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Magnavox 27MDTR10S Owner's Manual

Magnavox 27MDTR10S Owner's Manual

Color tv with built-in vcr/dvd player
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  • Page 1 ’ WNER ANUAL 27MDTR10S OLOR WITH BUILT-IN AGNAVOX REPRESENTATIVES ARE READY TO HELP YOU WITH ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR NEW PRODUCT ONNECTIONS IRST E WANT YOU TO START ENJOYING YOUR NEW PRODUCT RIGHT AWAY ALL US BEFORE YOU CONSIDER RETURNING THE PRODUCT...

  • Page 2: Warranty

    Return your Warranty Registration card today to ensure you receive all the benefits you’re entitled to. Once your MAGNAVOX purchase is registered, you’re eligible to receive all the privileges of own- ing a MAGNAVOX product. So complete and return the Warranty Registration Card enclosed with your purchase at once.

  • Page 3: Safety And General Information 3

    2) Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. 3) Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. 4) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Copyright Protection: Unauthorized copying, broadcasting, public performance and lending of Discs are prohibited.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Sleep Timer ......40 Setting V-Chip (TV) .....41-44 Multi-Channel Television Sound .

  • Page 5: Introduction 5

    Welcome to your TV/VCR/DVD owner’s manual. This manual describes the 27MDTR10S and explains how to use all its features. Features - TV/VCR • Automatic Channel Setup • Automatic Head Cleaner • Automatic Tracking Adjustment • Closed Caption • Daylight-Savings Time •...

  • Page 6: Playable Discs And Videotapes

    Region Codes This TV/VCR/DVD has a Region One (1) DVD Player. DVDs must be labeled for ALL regions or for Region 1 in order to play on the unit. You cannot play DVDs that are labeled for other regions. Look for the symbols below on your DVDs. If these region symbols do not appear on your DVD, you cannot play the DVD in this TV/VCR/DVD.

  • Page 7: Before Using The Tv/Vcr/Dvd 7

    To record again, cover the hole with cello- phane tape. Using the Remote Control Point the remote control at the TV/VCR/DVD’s remote sensor. Details are on page 16. Do not put objects between the remote control and the TV/VCR/DVD.

  • Page 8: Hooking Up The Tv/Vcr/Dvd

    Receiver and to the AUDIO/VIDEO In jacks on the front of the TV/VCR/DVD. Set the TV/VCR/DVD to AUX (channel 00), not channel 3 or 4. Select channels you want to watch or record at the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver as usual, leaving the TV/VCR/DVD on AUX.
  • Page 9 You may need this connection if you want to play Discs or tapes on other equipment but watch them on the TV/VCR/DVD. Select chan- nel 00 (AUX) at the TV/VCR/DVD when view- ing materials playing on other equipment. More details are on page 27.

  • Page 10: Optional Connections

    10 Optional Connections Analog Stereo Hookups If you want to hear the TV/VCR/DVD sound through a stereo instead, make this connection. Complete the antenna/Cable TV connections. Details are on pages eight- nine. Connect red and white audio cables to the red and white AUDIO...

  • Page 11: First-Time Setup, Watching Tv 11

    Cable Box or Satellite Receiver, you do not need to set channels at the TV/VCR/DVD. Set the TV/VCR/DVD to the output channel of the Cable Box or Satellite Receiver (channel 03 or 04). Then select channels at the Cable Box or Satellite Receiver.

  • Page 12: Playing A Videotape

    Follow these steps to simply play a videotape. Videotape play- back options are on pages 32-38. Insert a videotape in the cassette compartment of the TV/VCR/DVD. The power will come on. If the tape’s record tab is missing, playback should start automatically.

  • Page 13: Playing A Disc 13

    Before you begin, turn on the power of other equipment con- nected to the TV/VCR/DVD. Set a stereo (if applicable) to the correct sound source or channel. Details are on page 10. Press POWER to turn on the TV/VCR/DVD. The unit will be in TV/VCR mode. The red VCR/TV light will be on.

  • Page 14: Remote Control Buttons

    Details are on page 24. POWER Button Press to turn on or off the TV/VCR/DVD. Number Buttons TV Mode: Press two digits to access a specific channel. Press 0 before the number of a single digit channel. Details are on page 11.
  • Page 15 SEARCH MODE REPEAT REPEAT AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE MODE CH. (channel) Buttons Press to select memorized TV channels. Details are on pages 18-19. VOL. (volume) Buttons Press to adjust the volume. MUTE Button Press to mute or restore the sound. DISC MENU Button Press to access DVD Disc menus.

  • Page 16: Front Panel

    POWER VOLUME SKIP/REW PLAY FWD/SKIP SEARCH POWER Button Press to turn the TV/VCR/DVD on or off. Turn off the TV/VCR/DVD for a timer recording. PLAY B Button (DVD) Press to start Disc playback. Details are on page 13. SKIP/REW H,...

  • Page 17: Rear Panel 17

    Connect an antenna or Cable TV signal here. This brings TV channels to the TV/VCR/DVD. If you do not connect an antenna or Cable TV signal to the TV/VCR/DVD (or connect to a Cable Box/Satellite Receiver through this jack), you will not receive any TV channels.

  • Page 18: Menu Language, Resetting Tv Channels

    It does not alter the language of TV programming, videotapes, Discs, or closed captioning. Before you begin, put the TV/VCR/DVD in TV/VCR mode. Press SELECT so the red VCR/TV light appears on the front of the TV/VCR/DVD. Press SETUP.

  • Page 19: Adding/Deleting Channels 19

    You can delete TV channels you no longer receive or seldom watch. Or, you can add more channels if the TV/VCR/DVD did not memorize all your favorite channels. Before you begin, press SELECT to put the TV/VCR/DVD in TV/VCR mode. The red VCR/TV light will appear.

  • Page 20: Setting The Clock

    20 Setting the Clock Manual Clock Setting You must set the TV/VCR/DVD clock before you can do a timer recording. Set the clock manually when first setting up the TV/VCR/DVD. Afterward, Auto Clock will correct the time automatically if necessary.
  • Page 21 Use this action to synchronize the clock with the cor- rect time if desired. 5:40 PM Press DISPLAY repeatedly in TV/VCR mode to see the current time on the screen. Details are on page 24. Setting the Clock (cont’d) 21 Helpful Hint •...

  • Page 22: Auto Clock Setting

    Connect the antenna/Cable TV signal. Details are on pages eight-nine. Turn on the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver (if applicable). Set up the TV channels. Details are on pages 18-19. Press SELECT to put the TV/VCR/DVD in TV/VCR mode. The red VCR/TV light will appear.

  • Page 23: Daylight-Savings Time 23

    When Daylight-Savings Time (D.S.T.) is ON, the TV/VCR/DVD clock will automatically move forward one hour on the first Sunday in April and move back one hour on the last Sunday in October. To turn Daylight-Savings Time ON or OFF, follow the steps below.

  • Page 24: Status Displays, Picture Controls

    24 Status Displays, Picture Controls Status Displays To see the Tape Counter, Clock, or Channel number on the screen in TV/VCR mode, press DISPLAY repeatedly. The fol- lowing will occur when Closed Captions are OFF. Press DISPLAY once to see the real-time tape counter.

  • Page 25: Recording (Videotapes) 25

    You cannot change channels during recording. You can only record and view one TV channel at a time. Press RECORD once to start recording. The REC/OTR light will flash on the front of the TV/VCR/DVD.

  • Page 26: One-Touch Recording (Videotapes)

    30 minutes to eight hours long. Before you begin ... Turn on the TV/VCR/DVD. Press SELECT to put the unit in TV/VCR mode. The red VCR/TV light will appear on the front of the unit. Insert a videotape with its erase prevention tab in place.

  • Page 27: Rerecording (Tape Duplication) 27

    The TV/VCR/DVD power will turn on automatically. If the power is already on and a videotape is in the unit, make sure the unit is in TV/VCR mode. Press SELECT so the red VCR/TV light appears on the front of the unit.

  • Page 28: Timer Recording (Videotapes)

    CLOCK SET menu will appear. See pages 20-21 to set the clock. Channels are set. Details are on pages 18-19. A tape is in the TV/VCR/DVD. Make sure the record tab is intact. Details are on page seven. Press SETUP. Press PROGRAMMING, then press B.

  • Page 29: Helpful Hints

    Press POWER to turn off the TV/VCR/DVD and set the timer recording. The red REC/OTR light will appear. You must turn off the TV/VCR/DVD to activate timer recording. If the power is not off and you continue watching TV, TIMER REC STANDBY starts flashing on the screen two minutes before the programmed start time.

  • Page 30: Timer Recording (Videotapes)

    Press information. Press SETUP to remove the menu. Press POWER to turn off the TV/VCR/DVD again to set the recording. Cancelling Timer Recordings To cancel a timer recording that is in progress: Press POWER to turn on the TV/VCR/DVD, then press STOP/EJECT on the front of the TV/VCR/DVD.

  • Page 31: Timer Recording Auto Return 31

    [STEREO] Press SETUP. When AUTO RETURN is ON, when all the timer recordings are completed, the TV/VCR/DVD will rewind to the beginning of the recorded program(s). Press PLAY B to play the tape from the beginning of the timer recordings.

  • Page 32: Repeat Play (Videotapes)

    AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE Helpful Hints • Repeat Play stays in effect after you turn off the TV/VCR/DVD. The TV/VCR/DVD keeps the Repeat Play setting even if the power fails. • If RENTAL is ON, RENTAL PLAY B will appear on the screen instead of REPEAT PLAY B .

  • Page 33: Rental Playback (Videotapes) 33

    SEARCH MODE REPEAT REPEAT MODE AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE Helpful Hints • Once you select Rental Playback, it stays in effect even after you turn off the TV/VCR/DVD. • The TV/VCR/DVD will retain the Rental setting even if the power fails.

  • Page 34: Zero Return (Videotapes)

    The tape counter will appear on the screen. When the tape reaches the point at which you set the counter to zero, the tape will stop. Press PLAY B to watch the tape from the designated point. – TV/VCR SETUP – TIMER PROGRAMMING SETTING CLOCK CHANNEL SET UP USER’S SET UP...

  • Page 35: Time Search (Videotapes) 35

    Press s or B to rewind or fast forward the tape the length of time you chose. The TV/VCR/DVD will rewind or fast forward the tape the specified amount of time. The time counts down on the screen as the search progresses.

  • Page 36: Index Search (Videotapes)

    (Example: “03” for 3 programs) To cancel an Index Search at this point, press SETUP. INDEX SEARCH Press s or B. The TV/VCR/DVD begins rewinding or fast forwarding the videotape to the beginning of the desired program. When the program is reached, playback will start automatically.

  • Page 37: Videotape Playback Features

    To return to normal playback, press PLAY B . Super High Speed Searching (LP/SLP) During tape playback, press i / g or j / h, then press again. The TV/VCR/DVD will now search in super high speed. Press i / g or j / h repeatedly to switch between regular and super high speed searching.

  • Page 38: Automatic Operation Features (Videotapes)

    Automatic Rewind, Eject, Off When you play, fast forward, or record a videotape to its end, the TV/VCR/DVD will rewind the tape, stop, turn itself off, and eject the tape. If REPEAT PLAY is ON, playback will start again instead.

  • Page 39: Closed Caption (Tv/Vcr) 39

    Follow the steps below to select closed captions for TV pro- gramming. Not all TV programs and commercials have closed captions or all types of closed captions (second language, half-screen text, etc.). If closed captioning is not broadcast, you cannot receive it. This does not indicate a problem with the TV/VCR/DVD.

  • Page 40: Sleep Timer

    40 Sleep Timer Use the Sleep Timer to program the TV/VCR/DVD to shut off in a certain amount of time. Press SLEEP repeatedly until your desired amount of time appears on the screen with SLEEP. Each press of SLEEP will increase the time by 30 min- utes.

  • Page 41: Setting V-Chip (Tv) 41

    V-Chip Settings You can set the TV/VCR/DVD to block TV channels that you do not want children to access. Before you begin, press SELECT to put the TV/VCR/DVD in TV/VCR mode. The red VCR/TV light will appear on the front of the TV/VCR/DVD.
  • Page 42 V-Chip Subratings You can select subratings for TV-Y7, TV-PG, TV-14, or TV-MA. Before you begin, press SELECT to put the TV/VCR/DVD in TV/VCR mode. The red VCR/TV light will appear on the front of the TV/VCR/DVD. Press SETUP. Press to select V-CHIP SET UP.
  • Page 43 MPAA Rating Settings You can block TV channel viewing according to the Motion Picture Association ratings. To do so, follow these steps. Before you begin, press SELECT to put the TV/VCR/DVD in TV/VCR mode. The red VCR/TV light will appear on the front of the TV/VCR/DVD.

  • Page 44: Changing The Access Code

    Although the default code 0000 is supplied with the TV/VCR/DVD, you can set your own access code. Before you begin, press SELECT to put the TV/VCR/DVD in TV/VCR mode. The red VCR/TV light will appear on the front of the TV/VCR/DVD. Press SETUP.

  • Page 45: Multi-Channel Television Sound 45

    TV/VCR/DVD will play the videotape in monaural sound automatically. You must set the TV/VCR/DVD to record in either STEREO or SAP. Do this by changing the TV AUDIO set- ting as described on page 47. Second Audio Program: Your program can be received in a second language or as a radio station.
  • Page 46 46 Multi-Channel Television Sound (cont’d) Selecting HiFi or Monaural Sound You can set the TV/VCR/DVD to play videotapes in either High Fidelity (HIFI) or Monaural (MONO or single-channel) sound. To do so, follow these steps. Press SETUP. Press to select USER’S SET UP.

  • Page 47: Multi-Channel Television Sound

    Stereo, Second Audio, or Monaural Sound Because TV channels can broadcast in Stereo or Second Audio, set the TV/VCR/DVD to receive and record the chan- nels in the sound mode you prefer. Press SETUP. Press SET UP. Then, press B.

  • Page 48: Disc Menus, Title Menus (Dvds)

    To use the DVD Disc Menu and select playback features, follow these steps. Before you begin, press SELECT to put the TV/VCR/DVD in DVD mode. The green DVD light will appear on the front of the TV/VCR/DVD. Press DISC MENU. The DVD’s Disc menu will appear.

  • Page 49: Fast Forward/Reverse Search (Discs) 49

    Fast Forward/Reverse Search (Discs) 49 Before you begin, press SELECT to put the TV/VCR/DVD in DVD mode. The green DVD light will appear on the front of the TV/VCR/DVD. During playback, press and hold i / g or j / h on the remote for two seconds.

  • Page 50: Specific Title/Chapter Playback (Dvds)

    50 Specific Title/Chapter Playback (DVDs) Before you begin, press SELECT to put the TV/VCR/DVD in DVD mode. The green DVD light will appear on the front of the TV/VCR/DVD. With a DVD in the TV/VCR/DVD, press SEARCH MODE once. The Title/Chapter Search display will appear on the screen.

  • Page 51: Specific Time Playback (Discs) 51

    Before you begin, press SELECT to put the TV/VCR/DVD in DVD mode. The green DVD light will appear on the front of the TV/VCR/DVD. During playback, press SEARCH MODE repeat- edly so the Time Search display appears on the screen.

  • Page 52: Specific Track Playback (Audio Cds)

    / h or i / g. Before you begin, press SELECT to put the TV/VCR/DVD in DVD mode. The green DVD light will appear on the front of the TV/VCR/DVD. Using the Number Buttons to Select a Track During playback or when playback is stopped, press the Number buttons to enter the desired Track number.

  • Page 53: Paused/Step-By-Step Playback, Resume (Discs) 53

    You can resume play at the same point even if you turn off the TV/VCR/DVD, then turn it on again later. However, opening the disc tray will cancel the Resume feature.

  • Page 54: Repeat, A-B Repeat (Discs)

    54 Repeat, A-B Repeat (Discs) Repeat Before you begin, press SELECT to put the TV/VCR/DVD in DVD mode. The green DVD light will appear on the front of the TV/VCR/DVD. During Disc playback, repeatedly press REPEAT until the repeat mode you want appears on the screen as shown in the examples below.

  • Page 55: Markers (Discs) 55

    Markers, follow these steps. Before you begin, press SELECT to put the TV/VCR/DVD in DVD mode. The green DVD light will appear on the front of the TV/VCR/DVD. Play the Disc to within 30 seconds prior to the point at which you want to set the Marker.

  • Page 56: Subtitles, Camera Angles (Dvds)

    You can select only languages that are available on the DVD. Before you begin, press SELECT to put the TV/VCR/DVD in DVD mode. The green DVD light will appear on the front of the TV/VCR/DVD. Press SUBTITLE during playback so the subtitle display appears on the screen.

  • Page 57: Slow Motion, Zoom (Dvds) 57

    Slow Motion Before you begin, press SELECT to put the TV/VCR/DVD in DVD mode. The green DVD light will appear on the front of the TV/VCR/DVD. During playback, press k. Press and hold i / g for two seconds. Slow motion playback will begin.

  • Page 58: Parental Controls Password (Dvds)

    DVD. So, make sure your DVDs play according to your settings before you allow children access to the TV/VCR/DVD. Follow the steps below to change your Parental Controls password. Before you begin, press SELECT to put the TV/VCR/DVD in DVD mode.

  • Page 59: Parental Controls Levels (Dvds) 59

    DVDs whose ratings exceed the level you set will not play. Before you begin, press SELECT to put the TV/VCR/DVD in DVD mode. The green DVD light will appear on the front of the TV/VCR/DVD. While playback is stopped, press SETUP twice.

  • Page 60: Audio Language, Stereo Sound Mode (Discs)

    You can select a language for DVDs during playback if multi- ple languages are available on the DVD. Before you begin, press SELECT to put the TV/VCR/DVD in DVD mode. The green DVD light will appear on the front of the TV/VCR/DVD. During DVD playback, press AUDIO so the audio display appears on the screen.

  • Page 61: Random Playback, Programs (Audio Cds) 61

    (1,2,3...). Before you begin, press SELECT to put the TV/VCR/DVD in DVD mode. The green DVD light will appear on the front of the TV/VCR/DVD. With play stopped, press MODE twice so the RANDOM screen appears.

  • Page 62: Mp3 Playback

    62 MP3 Playback The TV/VCR/DVD will play MP3 files recorded on a CD-RW (Compact Disc-Rewritable) or CD-R (CD-Recordable). Before you begin, press SELECT to put the TV/VCR/DVD in DVD mode. The green DVD light will appear on the front of the TV/VCR/DVD.

  • Page 63: Mp3 Display Information, Track Selection 63

    MP3 Display Information You can review MP3 file information during playback. Before you begin, press SELECT to put the TV/VCR/DVD in DVD mode. The green DVD light will appear on the front of the TV/VCR/DVD. Press DISPLAY during playback. The Album/Track list will appear.

  • Page 64: Random Mp3 Playback, Mp3 Programs

    64 Random MP3 Playback, MP3 Programs Random MP3 Playback Before you begin, press SELECT to put the TV/VCR/DVD in DVD mode. The green DVD light will appear on the front of the TV/VCR/DVD. While playback is stopped, press MODE twice.

  • Page 65: Audio Settings (Dvd Mode) 65

    If you selected DOLBY DIGITAL, press ENTER repeatedly to turn DOLBY DIGITAL ON or OFF. Select ON if you connected the TV/VCR/DVD to a stereo that is Dolby Digital com- patible. Details are on page 10. If you selected DOWN SAMPLING, press ENTER.

  • Page 66: Language Settings (Dvds)

    Audio or Subtitles of DVDs, as well as lan- guages for DVD Disc menus. Before you begin, press SELECT to put the TV/VCR/DVD in DVD mode. The green DVD light will appear on the front of the TV/VCR/DVD. While playback is stopped, press SETUP twice.

  • Page 67: Language Settings (Dvds)

    Language Settings (DVDs) (cont’d) 67 Press o o or p p to select a setting. Press ENTER. If you select OTHER at the AUDIO, SUBTITLE, or DISC MENU screen, press four Number buttons to enter the code for the language you desire. Refer to the list below for the correct language code.

  • Page 68: Display Settings

    Angle icon. Details are on page 56. If you selected AUTO POWER OFF, press ENTER repeatedly to turn AUTO POWER OFF ON or OFF. Choose ON if you want the TV/VCR/DVD to exit screen saver automatically after 35 minutes of no use in DVD mode.

  • Page 69: On-Screen Displays (Discs) 69

    Check current DVD information by pressing DISPLAY. Before you begin, press SELECT to put the TV/VCR/DVD in DVD mode. The green DVD light will appear on the front of the TV/VCR/DVD. Press DISPLAY during DVD playback. CH 7/49 0:01:46 - 0:03:27...

  • Page 70: Black Level Settings, Trusurround Setting (Discs)

    Within 10 seconds, press ENTER repeatedly to choose ON or OFF. The default setting is OFF. Choose ON if you connected the TV/VCR/DVD to a stereo that has a Dolby Digital decoder. Make sure the current Disc is recorded in Dolby Digital or PCM 48 kHz.

  • Page 71: Glossary 71

    AUDIO In Jack: jack on the front of the TV/VCR/DVD which is used to receive or record audio from another source (VCR, Camcorder, etc.). Automatic Channel Setup: process in which the TV/VCR/DVD memo- rizes all available TV channels. Then, when you push the CH.

  • Page 72: Helpful Hints

    • Do not pull the power cord when disconnecting the TV/VCR/DVD from the AC (alternating current) wall outlet. Grasp it by the plug. • If you spill water on the TV/VCR/DVD, unplug the power cord immediately and take the TV/VCR/DVD to an authorized service center.
  • Page 73 • Gently push on the center of the tape. Never force a tape into the TV/VCR/DVD. • If you have set a timer recording and the TV/VCR/DVD power is off, the TV/VCR/DVD will eject the tape if the record tab is missing.

  • Page 74: Specifications

    74 Specifications General TV/VCR CRT : 27 inch in-line gun, 110˚ deflection tube Television system : NTSC-M Closed Caption system : §15.119/FCC Video Heads : Rotary four-head Tape width : 1/2 inch Tape speeds SP : 33.40 mm/sec. LP : 16.67 mm/sec.

  • Page 75: Limited Warranty 75

    Magnavox service organization will Magnavox, P.O. Box 520890, Miami, FL 33152 Limited Warranty 75 TV/VCR/DVD COMBINATION This product can be repaired in-home. attempt to provide service (although there may be a delay if the appropriate spare parts and technical manual(s) are not readily available).

  • Page 76: Index

    ....43 tv ....41-42 real-time tape counter .

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