Magnavox MSD724F Owner's Manual
Magnavox MSD724F Owner's Manual

Magnavox MSD724F Owner's Manual

Color tv/vcr/dvd triple combo(23 inch)
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OWNER'S
MANUAL
COLOR TV/VCR/DVD TRIPLE COMBO
MSD724F
(23 inch)
INSTRUCCIONES EN ESPAÑOL INCLUIDAS
If you need additional operating assistance after reading this owner's
manual or to order replacement accessories, please call
TOLL FREE : 1-800-605-8610.
Or visit our WEB SITE at http://www.funai-corp.com.
Please read before using this equipment
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  • Page 1 (23 inch) INSTRUCCIONES EN ESPAÑOL INCLUIDAS If you need additional operating assistance after reading this owner’s manual or to order replacement accessories, please call TOLL FREE : 1-800-605-8610. Or visit our WEB SITE at http://www.funai-corp.com. Please read before using this equipment...
  • Page 2: C Important Safeguards

    WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT CAUTION DANGEROUS VOLTAGE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK CONSTITUTING A RISK OF ELECTRIC DO NOT OPEN SHOCK IS PRESENT WITHIN THIS UNIT. THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT THERE CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC...
  • Page 3 F IGURE A EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECT RICAL CODE ANTE NNA L EAD I N W I R E GROUND C L A M P A NTENNA DI SCHARG E UN I T (NEC SECTION 8 10 -2 0) EL ECT RI C SE RV I CE EQ U I PM EN T...
  • Page 4: C Precautions

    PRECAUTIONS LASER SAFETY IMPORTANT COPYRIGHT INFORMATION Unauthorized copying, broadcasting, public perfor- This unit employs a laser. Only a qualified service mance and lending of discs are prohibited. person should remove the cover or attempt to ser- This product incorporates copyright protection tech- vice this device, due to possible eye injury.
  • Page 5: Location

    WARNING LOCATION Moisture condensation may occur inside the unit For safe operation and satisfactory performance of when it is moved from a cold place to a warm place your unit, keep the following in mind when selecting or after heating a cold room or under conditions of a place for its installation: high humidity.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS C IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ..2 C PLAYBACK ....25 C SEARCH FUNCTION ...38 NORMAL PLAYBACK .
  • Page 7: C Features

    FEATURES TV/VCR Mode ¡ Hi-Fi system ¡ Three different playback tape speeds : SP/LP/SLP The Hi-Fi stereo recording system offers you ¡ Two different recording tape speeds : SP/SLP excellent sound quality with a dynamic range of ¡ Auto Head Cleaner 80dB, frequency response from 20Hz to 20kHz and Automatically cleans video heads as you insert or 0.005% wow and flutter.
  • Page 8: Dvd Mode

    DVD Mode ¡ ¡ Dolby Digital sound On-screen display This unit can handle Dolby Digital surround sound Information about the current operation can be dis- having 5.1 channels when connected to a Dolby played on a TV screen, allowing you to confirm the Digital decoder currently active functions (such as program play- back), on the TV screen using the remote control.
  • Page 9: Functions

    OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS - FRONT PANEL - [Fig.1] DVD buttons TV/VCR buttons STANDBY-ON L VOLUME K B PLAY C STOP A OPEN/CLOSE SOURCE L CHANNEL K I REC/OTR E REW B PLAY FWD D C A STOP/EJECT HEADPHONE VIDEO L –...
  • Page 10 - REAR PANEL - [Fig.3] AUDIO OUT ANT. COAXIAL VIDEO input Jack TITLE Button [DVD P.36] Connect to the video output jack of a video Displays the title menu. camera or VCR. CLEAR Button [DVD P.38] Press to clear or cancel a setting currently entered. AUDIO L/R input Jacks Connect to the audio output jacks of a video MODE Button...
  • Page 11: Installing The Batteries

    DISC MENU Button Power cord [DVD P.36] [P.15] Calls up the DVD menu. Connect to a standard AC outlet (120V/60Hz). NOTE: ZOOM Button [DVD P.37] • Remove the power cord from the hook to Enlarges part of a DVD-reproduced image. avoid breaking a wire before you connect to a MUTE Button [TV/VCR P.15]...
  • Page 12: Preparation For Use

    PREPARATION FOR USE ANTENNA/CABLE CONNECTION Plug the incoming cable into the ANT. jack on the rear of the unit. If your cable service supplies you with a converter box or if you use a satellite system, connect the box with this unit as shown below.
  • Page 13: Connecting To Front A/Vinput Jacks

    CONNECTING TO FRONT A/V INPUT JACKS When you watch a program recorded on another source (VCR or video camera), use the AUDIO/VIDEO input jacks on the front of the unit. Connect the Audio/Video output jacks of another source to the AUDIO L/R and VIDEO jacks of this unit.
  • Page 14: Connecting To A Dolby Digital Decoder (For Dvd)

    CONNECTING TO A DOLBY DIGITAL DECODER (for DVD) If using this unit to play a DVD disc in a 5.1 channel Dolby Digital surround format, the unit outputs a DOLBY DIGITAL Data stream from its AUDIO OUT COAXIAL jack. By hooking the unit up to a Dolby Digital decoder, you can enjoy a more convincing, realistic ambience with powerful and high-quality surround sound as enjoyed in movie theaters.
  • Page 15: Tv/Vcr Section

    TV/VCR SECTION TV OPERATION AND SETTINGS WATCHING A TV PROGRAM DEGAUSSING TV/VCR TV/VCR This television has a degaussing circuit that will clear up color errors on the TV screen that are caused by Plug in the unit power cord any excess magnetism which happens to get too close Plug the unit power cord into a standard to the TV.
  • Page 16: Sleep Timer

    • If the unit displays a black box on SLEEP TIMER the TV screen, this means that the unit is set to the TEXT mode. To TV/VCR clear screen, select [CAPTION1], The Sleep Timer function turns off the unit without [CAPTION2] or [OFF].
  • Page 17: Channel Set Up

    ADDING/DELETING CHANNELS CHANNEL SET UP The channels you no longer receive or seldom watch TV/VCR can be deleted from the memory. (Of course, you can Make sure ... add the deleted channel into the memory again.) • The unit must be turned on. Select “CHANNEL SET UP”...
  • Page 18: Clock Set Up (Auto / Manual)

    CLOCK SET UP (AUTO / MANUAL) Select the year Use [ ] until your desired year – MANUAL CLOCK SET – appears. TV/VCR MONTH DAY YEAR (Example: “2005”) 0 5 / 0 6 2 0 0 5 The unit clock must be set correctly so that VCR Then press [B].
  • Page 19: Daylight-Saving Time

    AUTOMATIC CLOCK SETTING Make sure ... Enter the channel number that contains the • The unit must be turned on. Automatic Clock Setting Signal • Confirm the unit is receiving a RF (Radio Press [RETURN] to go back to – SETTING CLOCK – Frequency) signal from either an antenna or cable “SETTING CLOCK”...
  • Page 20: V-Chip Set Up

    NOTES: V-CHIP SET UP • When you select a rating and set it to [BLOCK], the higher ratings TV/VCR TV–Y [VIEW] will be blocked automatically. TV–Y7 ( [VIEW] B TV–G [BLOCK] TV–PG (DLSV ) [BLOCK] This feature enables parents to prevent their children The lower ratings will be avail- TV–14 (DLSV ) [BLOCK]...
  • Page 21: Mpaa Rating Set Up

    MENU LANGUAGE MPAA RATING SET UP TV/VCR Follow steps 1 to 3 in the “V-CHIP SET UP” section on page 20. Select “LANGUAGE” Select your desired item - TV/VCR SETUP - TIMER PROGRAMMING Press [SETUP]. Use [ ] to point to your SETTING CLOCK [VIEW] CHANNEL SET UP...
  • Page 22: C Mts (Multi-Channel Television Sound) System

    MTS (Multi-Channel Television sound) SYSTEM This unit have a feature that allows for reception of sound other than the main audio program. This feature is called Multi-channel Television Sound (MTS). You can listen or record mono audio sound, stereo sound, or Secondary Audio Program (SAP). CHECKING THE SELECTED MTS MODE TV/VCR By pressing [DISPLAY], the status shown below...
  • Page 23: Selecting The Mts System

    SELECTING THE MTS SYSTEM TV/VCR You can select the MTS output mode for recording or WHEN IN THE EXTERNAL INPUT watching the program, also the audio output mode MODE (“AUX”) for playing cassettes. Pressing [AUDIO] does not affect the audio output WHEN RECEIVING AN MTS BROADCAST mode and the current audio output mode does not appear on the TV screen.
  • Page 24: Video Cassette

    VIDEO CASSETTE This unit will operate with any cassette that has the mark. For best results, we recommend the use of high-quality tapes. Do not use poor quality or damaged tapes. PRECAUTIONS INSERTING A CASSETTE • Avoid moisture. Moisture condensation may occur Insert the cassette in the direction as shown.
  • Page 25: C Playback

    PLAYBACK NORMAL PLAYBACK SLOW MOTION TV/VCR TV/VCR Press [PAUSE F], then press [D] to start the play- Make sure ... back in slow motion. The unit mutes the sound dur- • The unit must be turned on. ing slow motion. Press [PLAY B] to return to nor- mal playback.
  • Page 26: C Special Playback

    SPECIAL PLAYBACK Make sure ... AUTO REPEAT PLAYBACK • The unit must be turned on. • Insert a prerecorded tape. TV/VCR The unit has the auto repeat function that allows you to RENTAL PLAYBACK repeat a tape indefinitely without pressing [PLAY B]. Repeat playback from the beginning ALL REPEAT: TV/VCR...
  • Page 27: C Search

    SEARCH Make sure ... NOTE: • • Tapes recorded in the SP or LP mode will normally The unit must be turned on. display a noise bar on the TV screen and the pic- • Insert a tape. ture may revert to Black and White. ZERO RETURN Return to normal speed TV/VCR...
  • Page 28: Index Search

    INDEX SEARCH Select “INDEX SEARCH” - TV/VCR SETUP - TIMER PROGRAMMING Press [SETUP]. SETTING CLOCK CHANNEL SET UP TV/VCR USER’S SET UP Using [ ] point to “INDEX V-CHIP SET UP LANGUAGE [ENGLISH] This feature provides a method of indexing the start- CAPTION [OFF] SEARCH”, then press [ENTER].
  • Page 29: C Recording

    RECORDING Make sure ... • The unit must be turned on. • Insert a cassette tape with its erase-prevention tab in place. (If necessary, rewind or fast forward the tape to the point at which you want to begin recording.) NOTES: •...
  • Page 30: Otr (One Touch Recording)

    Time(s) Display Recording length OTR (One Touch Recording) 1 time (normal recording) 2 times 0:30 30 minutes TV/VCR 3 times 1:00 60 minutes This function enables you to set a recording length simply by pressing [I REC/OTR] on the unit. 17 times 8:00 480 minutes...
  • Page 31: C Timer Recording

    TIMER RECORDING AUTOMATIC TIMER Select “TIMER PROGRAMMING” RECORDING Press [SETUP]. - TV/VCR SETUP - B TIMER PROGRAMMING SETTING CLOCK Confirm “TIMER PROGRAM- CHANNEL SET UP TV/VCR USER’S SET UP V-CHIP SET UP MING” is pointed by pressing [K], LANGUAGE [ENGLISH] CAPTION [OFF] You may set the unit to start and end a recording then press [ENTER].
  • Page 32 NOTES: Set beginning hour • The display will not be turned on automatically at – TIMER PROGRAMMING – Use [ ] until the desired hour the time the programmed recording begins. To watch CH DATE BEGIN END -/- - - - - -:- - -:- - - - appears.
  • Page 33: Auto Return

    TO CONFIRM THE TIMER SETTING AUTO RETURN 1)Press [STANDBY-ON] so that the Recording indi- cator light goes off. TV/VCR 2)Press [SETUP]. With this feature, after timer recording is finished, 3)Confirm “TIMER PROGRAMMING” is selected. the beginning of the recorded program(s) can be 4)Press [ENTER].
  • Page 34: C On Screen Display

    ON SCREEN DISPLAY To check the Counter, Clock and Channel number on the TV screen, press [DISPLAY]. Each time you press [DISPLAY], the TV screen will change as follows: When the Closed Caption mode is OFF: When the Closed Caption mode is ON: •...
  • Page 35: Dvd Section

    DVD SECTION ABOUT THE DISCS PLAYABLE DISCS Recorded Playable Disc size Region code Disc types Mark (logo) signals discs DVD-Video * 1,2,4,6,10,11 Example 12 cm DVD-RW Title 1 Title 2 Digital video DVD-R Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 (MPEG2) 8 cm...
  • Page 36: C Playing A Disc

    PLAYING A DISC BASIC PLAYBACK GENERAL FEATURES DVD-V DVD-V Getting started DVD may contain menus to navigate the disc and access special features. Use the appropriate ¡ Turn on the power of amplifier and any other com- Number buttons or [ / s / B] to highlight ponents, if necessary.
  • Page 37: Resume

    SLOW FORWARD / RESUME SLOW REVERSE DVD-V DVD-V During playback, press [STOP C]. During playback, press [PAUSE F]. ¡ Resume message will appear on the TV screen. Press and hold [ ] or [ ] for a few sec- Press [PLAY ], playback will resume from onds.
  • Page 38: C Search Function

    SEARCH FUNCTION TRACK SEARCH TIME SEARCH DVD-V There are three ways to begin playback on an Audio During playback, press [SEARCH MODE] CD at a specific track. three times (CD: twice) to display the Time Using the Number buttons Search on the TV screen. Within 30 seconds, enter a desired disc Press the Number buttons to enter the desired track number.
  • Page 39: C Special Playback Function

    SPECIAL PLAYBACK FUNCTION REPEAT PROGRAM REPEAT is available only during playback. REPEAT TITLE / CHAPTER You may determine the order in which tracks will play. DVD-V In the stop mode, press [MODE]. ¡ The “PROGRAM” screen will appear. To activate the repeat function, press [REPEAT] during playback.
  • Page 40: C Changing The Settings

    CHANGING THE SETTINGS SUBTITLE LANGUAGE AUDIO LANGUAGE DVD-V DVD-V The unit allows you to select a language for subtitles The unit allows you to select a language during DVD during DVD disc (if available) playback. disc (if multi languages are available) playback. Press [SUBTITLE] during playback.
  • Page 41: Camera Angle

    CAMERA ANGLE VIRTUAL SURROUND DVD-V DVD-V Some DVD discs contain scenes which have been You can enjoy surround-sound effect over two speak- shot simultaneously from various angles. You can ers on this unit. change the camera angle when the “ ”...
  • Page 42: C The On-Screen Information

    THE ON-SCREEN INFORMATION DVD-V You can check the information about the current disc by pressing [DISPLAY]. For DVD-Vs For Audio CDs Press [DISPLAY] during playback to show Press [DISPLAY] during playback to show current Chapter. the current Track. ¡ ¡ The elapsed and remaining The elapsed and remaining 9/49...
  • Page 43: Items

    CHANGING THE DVD SET UP ITEMS Language Code Language Code CUSTOM MENU Abkhazian 4748 Laothian 5861 Afar 4747 Latin 5847 DVD-V Afrikaans 4752 Latvian;Lettish 5868 You can change the DVD player’s settings. Albanian 6563 Lingala 5860 Amharic 4759 Lithuanian 5866 Arabic 4764 Macedonian...
  • Page 44: Display Setting

    DISPLAY SETTING AUDIO SETTING Choose the appropriate Audio settings for your equip- Follow steps 1 to 2 in the “CUSTOM MENU” section ment as it only affects during the playback of DVD on page 43. discs. Using [ ] select the below items then Follow steps 1 to 2 in the “CUSTOM MENU”...
  • Page 45: Parental Control

    PARENTAL CONTROL IF YOU FORGET THE PASSWORD Parental Control limits the disc viewing that exceed Press the Number buttons [4], [7], [3], [7] at your setting (with a password or playback will stop). step 3 . Then enter your new password. This feature allows you to prevent discs with alterna- ¡...
  • Page 46: Troubleshooting Guide

    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE If the unit does not perform properly when operated as instructed in this Owner’s Manual, check the unit, con- sulting the following checklist. PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION • No power Make sure the power plug is connected to an AC outlet. •...
  • Page 47 PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION • Picture OK, Sound Poor Try a new channel, if OK, then possible station trouble. • Check for local interference. • Timer recording is not possible Make sure the timer recording is set correctly. • Make sure the power is off. •...
  • Page 48 DVD Mode PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION • No picture Insert a correct video disc that plays on this unit. • Press [SELECT] to select DVD mode, then try other DVD feature. • Insert the disc. Disc cannot be played • Clean the disc. •...
  • Page 49: C Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE CABINET CLEANING 1. Please visit your local Audio/Video store and pur- chase a good quality VHS Video Head Cleaner. • Wipe the front panel and other exterior surfaces of 2. If a Video Head Cleaner does not solve the prob- the unit with a soft cloth immersed in lukewarm lem, please call our help line mentioned on the water and wrung dry.
  • Page 50: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS Sound output: 2 speakers, 1W, 8 ohm TV/VCR CRT: 23 inch in-line gun, OTHER SPECIFICATIONS 90˚ deflection tube Terminals Television system: NTSC-M Antenna input: VHF/UHF/CATV Closed caption system: §15.119/FCC 75 ohm unbalanced (F-type) Video Heads: Rotary four-head Video input: RCA connector...
  • Page 51: C Español

    INDICE 11. Botones CHANNEL (CH.) Utilice para seleccionar canales memorizados. ■ INDICE ........51 12.
  • Page 52 30. Botón CLEAR PARA INSERTAR LAS PILAS Presione para cancelar o borrar un ajuste entrado actualmente. 1) Abra la cubierta del compartimiento de las pilas 31. Botón MODE empujando la cubierta del mando a distancia en el Presione para llamar la pantalla de la reproducción sentido de la flecha.
  • Page 53 CONEXIÓN A TOMAS DE CONEXIÓN A UN DECODIFICADOR ENTRADA DELANTERAS DOLBY DIGITAL (para DVD) Cuando vea un programa grabado en otra fuente Si utiliza esta unidad para reproducir un disco DVD (videograbadora o videocámara), utilice las tomas de grabado en formato de sonido envolvente Dolby entrada AUDIO/VIDEO de la parte delantera de la Digital de 5,1 canales, la unidad emitirá...
  • Page 54: Ajuste Del Reloj

    IDIOMA DEL MENÚ SECCIÓN DE TV/VCR TV/VCR FUNCIONES Y AJUSTES Seleccione “LANGUAGE” DE TV Presione [SETUP]. Presione [ ] para apuntar a “LANGUAGE”. PARA MIRAR UN PROGRAMA DE TV TV/VCR Seleccione “ENGLISH”, “ESPAÑOL” o “FRANÇAIS” Enchufe el cable eléctrico Presione [ENTER] repetidamente para seleccionar Enchufe el cable eléctrico de la unidad en un “ENGLISH”...
  • Page 55 SECCIÓN DE DVD Seleccione el año Presione [ ] hasta que aparezca el año deseado. REPRODUCCIÓN BÁSICA (Ejemplo: “2005”) Presione [B]. DVD-V Para empezar Seleccione la hora ¡ Conecte la alimentación del amplificador y otros Presione [ ] hasta que aparezca la hora deseada. componentes, si es necesario.
  • Page 56: C Warranty

    LIMITED WARRANTY FUNAI CORP. will repair this MAGNAVOX product, free of charge in the USA in the event of defect in materials or workmanship as follows: DURATION: PARTS: FUNAI CORP. will provide parts to replace defective parts without charge for one (1) year from the date of original retail purchase.

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