Magnavox BZV420MW8 Owner's Manual

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Page 1 Owner's Manual BZV420MW8 IGITAL IDEO ECORDER WITH IDEO ASSETTE ECORDER HANK YOU FOR CHOOSING AGNAVOX EED HELP FAST EAD YOUR UICK UIDE AND WNER ANUAL FIRST FOR QUICK TIPS THAT MAKE USING YOUR AGNAVOX PRODUCT MORE ENJOYABLE F YOU HAVE READ YOUR INSTRUCTIONS AND STILL NEED ASSISTANCE...
Page 2 2) Make the connection as illustrated below. e.g.) DIGITAL VIDEO DISC RECORDER WITH rear of your TV AUDIO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER BZV420MW8 RF coaxial cable TV signal DVD/VCR ANT. IN S-VIDEO IN --- AUDIO --- OUT RCA audio Pl ayab le Discs This unit is compatible to play back the following discs / files.
Page 3: Dvd Recording
Initial Setting Timer Recording – 2 STANDBY-ON You can program the unit to record up to 12 programs within a month in You need to follow these steps when you turn on this unit for the first time. advance. Daily or weekly program recordings are also available. SOURCE TIMER SET TIMER SET...
Page 4: Precautions
PRECAUTIONS TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS WARNING: APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an CAUTION equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”...
Page 5: Important Safeguards
PRECAUTIONS Important Safeguards 1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating 12. Power Cord Protection - Power supply cords should be instructions should be read before the appliance is routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or operated.
Page 6 PRECAUTIONS Installation Location Supplied Accessories For safety and optimum performance of this unit: remote control (NB552UD) with batteries (AAAx2) • Install the unit in a horizontal and stable position. Do not place anything directly on top of the unit. Do not place the unit directly on top of the TV.
Page 7: Maintenance
PRECAUTIONS Maintenance Servicing 1. Please visit your local Audio/Video store and purchase a • Please refer to relevant topics on “TROUBLESHOOTING” good quality VHS video head cleaner. on pages 80-84 before returning the product. 2. If a video head cleaner does not solve the problem, •...
Page 8: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Introduction Slow Forward / Slow Reverse Playback... . . 47 Zoom ..........48 PRECAUTIONS .
Page 9: Features
FEATURES This unit not only plays back DVD, CD and VCR but also offers features for you to record on DVD and edit them after that. The following features are offered with this unit. Setting pictures for thumbnails: Recording You can change pictures for thumbnails. DVD mode VCR mode Dividing titles (DVD+RW/DVD-RW only): You can divide a title into 2 or more.
Page 10: Functional Overview
FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW Front Panel 23222120 19 11 10 9 8* 7 ( * ) The unit can also be turned on by pressing these buttons or insert a cassette tape. 1. Cassette compartment (VCR) 15. DVD REC indicator (DVD) Insert a cassette tape here. Lights up when recording in progress.
Page 11: Rear Panel
FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW Rear Panel DVD/VCR DIGITAL AUDIO S-VIDEO COMPONENT S-VIDEO IN --- AUDIO --- OUT VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT COAXIAL IN --- VIDEO --- OUT 1. AC Power Cord (DVD/VCR) 7. COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (DVD only) Connect to a standard AC outlet to supply power to this Use to connect a TV monitor with component video unit.
Page 12: Remote Control
FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW Remote Control Installing the Batteries in the Remote Control Using a Remote Control Install the batteries (AAAx2) matching the polarity Keep in mind the following when using the remote control: indicated inside battery compartment of the remote • Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote control.
Page 13 FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW 1. DISPLAY button (DVD/VCR) 20. CLEAR button (DVD/VCR) Press to display the display menu on or off. DVD mode: 2. TIMER SET button (DVD/VCR) Press to clear the password once entered or to cancel Press to set the unit in the timer standby mode. In the programming for CD or to clear the selecting the timer standby mode, press to cancel the mode marker number in the edit menu, etc.
Page 14: Connection To An External Tuner
CONNECTION TO AN EXTERNAL TUNER This section describes how to connect this unit to an external tuner such as cable/satellite box. rear of your TV VHF / UHF • When you change the connections, all devices should be turned off. antenna •...
Page 15: Settings For The Video Input
SETTINGS FOR THE VIDEO INPUT You must let the unit know which video input jack you are using before making a recording. Press [SETUP] and use [K / L] to select “General Setting”, then press [OK]. STANDBY-ON “General Setting” menu will appear. SOURCE TIMER SET DISPLAY OPEN/CLOSE...
Page 16: Connection To A Tv
CONNECTION TO A TV Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your existing device. VCR and basic DVD connection RCA audio cable RCA video VIDEO cable AUDIO IN DVD/VCR this unit S-VIDEO IN --- AUDIO --- OUT DVD/VCR DIGITAL AUDIO...
Page 17: Connection To An Audio System
CONNECTION TO AN AUDIO SYSTEM 2 Channel Analog Audio Connection Digital Audio Connection Dolby Digital decoder, stereo system audio MD deck or DAT deck digital audio COAXIAL coaxial input jack AUDIO IN analog audio input jacks digital audio coaxial cable RCA audio cable DVD/VCR DIGITAL...
Page 18: The Vcr / Dvd Recorder Switching
THE VCR / DVD RECORDER SWITCHING Because this product is a combination of a VCR and a DVD recorder, you must select first which component you wish to operate with [SOURCE]. DVD mode VCR mode Press [DVD] on the remote control. Press [VCR] on the remote control.
Page 19: Guide To On-Screen Displays And Menus
GUIDE TO ON-SCREEN DISPLAYS AND MENUS This unit uses the following on-screen displays and menus to guide you to the easy operations. The on-screen displays give you the information on the loaded disc, the disc/file in playback, etc. The menus allow you to change the various kinds of settings for playing back, recording, or editing to suite your preference. On-Screen Display / Menu The on-screen display changes in the following order VCR mode...
Page 20: Main Menu
GUIDE TO ON-SCREEN DISPLAYS AND MENUS Main Menu Press [SETUP] to display the main menu. Then use 1. General Setting: [K / L] to select a menu and press [OK] to display the To go to general setting menu. menu. These menus provide entries to all main functions 2.
Page 21: Initial Setting
INITIAL SETTING You need to follow these steps when you turn on this unit for the first time. Press [STANDBY-ON y y ]. STANDBY-ON STANDBY-ON Turn the TV on. Select the input to which the unit is connected. SOURCE TIMER SET DISPLAY OPEN/CLOSE Use [K / L] to select your desired .@/:...
Page 22: Setting The Clock
SETTING THE CLOCK Set the clock before you try the timer programming. Clock Setting Press [SETUP] and use [K / L] to select “General Setting”, then press STANDBY-ON [OK]. “General Setting” menu will appear. SOURCE TIMER SET DISPLAY OPEN/CLOSE Use [K / L] to select “Clock”, then .@/: .@/: press [OK].
Page 23: Information On Dvd Recording
INFORMATION ON DVD RECORDING Before you make a recording, read the following information. Recordable Discs Recording Mode This unit can record to DVD+RW, DVD+R, DVD-RW and You can select a recording mode among 6 options, and DVD-R. the recording time will depend on the recording mode DVD+R/DVD-R can only be recorded to once.
Page 24: Before Recording
BEFORE RECORDING Make Recording Compatible Setting for Auto Chapter You can set a specified time for chapter marks. Use this feature to make the unfinalized +VR mode discs 1) Press [SETUP] and use [K / L] to select “General recorded on other unit recordable on this unit. When you Setting”, then press [OK].
Page 25: Basic Recording & One-Touch Timer
BASIC RECORDING & ONE-TOUCH TIMER RECORDING Press [STANDBY-ON y y ]. Follow the steps to record TV programs from an external tuner. Turn on the TV and be sure to select the input to This unit has no tuner system so cannot receive TV which the unit is connected.
Page 26 BASIC RECORDING & ONE-TOUCH TIMER RECORDING Press [REC I] to start recording. Press [STOP C] to stop recording. “I” will be displayed for 5 seconds. The recorded title will appear in the title list. (Refer to “Guide to a Title List” on page 55.) e.g.) DVD+R Press [PAUSE F] to pause recording.
Page 27: Timer Recording
TIMER RECORDING Guide to Timer Programming Display You can program the unit to record up to 12 programs within a month in advance. Daily or weekly program recordings are also available. Timer Programming Before recording, make sure JAN/ 2/07 12:00 AM E1 SP SP (1:00) MON JAN/01 11:00AM •...
Page 28 TIMER RECORDING Use [K / L] or [the Number buttons] Auto recording mode select... to enter the start and end time, then When “Auto” is selected as a recording mode, the unit press [B]. calculates how much time is available on the disc and determines the appropriate recording mode to Timer Programming complete recording the program.
Page 29 TIMER RECORDING Checking, canceling, or correcting the timer If the timer program did not complete correctly, programming information the error number appears in the timer pro- gramming list. 1) Press [TIMER SET]. TIMER REC indicator will light off on the front panel. Timer Programming 2) Press [TIMER].
Page 30: Hints For Timer Recording
TIMER RECORDING Hints for Timer Recording • If there is a power failure or this unit has been • If both DVD and VCR are timer programmed, you cannot unplugged for more than 30 seconds, the clock setting use any functions for either unit during timer standby or and all timer programming will be lost.
Page 31: Satellite Link
SATELLITE LINK You can set the unit to start recording whenever it detects the video signal from the external tuner. Press [SETUP]. Preparing for the satellite link timer recording: Preparation on the tuner • Satellite link accepts only the connection from E1 (rear) with the external tuner.
Page 32 SATELLITE LINK Press [OK]. “To Standby Mode” is highlighted. Press [OK] again. Satellite Link Start Mode 5:00PM SP (2Hr) To Standby Mode In a second, the unit will be turned off automatically as it goes into the satellite link standby mode. To cancel the satellite link function while in the satellite link standby mode: Press [TIMER SET] to turn on the unit.
Page 33: Overwriting Unnecessary Title
OVERWRITING UNNECESSARY TITLE Overwriting from the Beginning of Overwriting in the Middle of the Title the Title You can overwrite the existing title from the selected You can overwrite the existing title from the beginning. position. 1) Press [STANDBY-ON y y ]. 1) Follow the steps 1, 2 and 4 on the left.
Page 34: Hints For Overwriting
OVERWRITING UNNECESSARY TITLE Hints for Overwriting When you overwrite on the unnecessary title, there were various circumstances such as follows. Please note that following cases only describe the overwriting without any recording mode discrepancy. To avoid accidental deletion please check if there is no important title after the overwriting point. When overwriting title is shorter than the existing title: (overwriting from the beginning of the title) overwrite...
Page 35: External Device Recording
EXTERNAL DEVICE RECORDING Connection to an External Device Connect the external device properly to either E2 (front) or E1 (rear) input jacks of this unit by using S-video or RCA audio / video cables. S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO OUT external device (camcorder, VCR etc.)
Page 36: Recording From An External Device
EXTERNAL DEVICE RECORDING Recording from an External Device Before recording from an external device, refer to the Turn on the TV and press instructions for the connection on page 33. [STANDBY-ON y y ], and be sure to select the input of the TV to which STANDBY-ON STANDBY-ON the unit is connected.
Page 37: Setting A Disc To Protect
SETTING A DISC TO PROTECT To prevent accidental recording, editing or erasing the titles, you can protect them from “Disc Edit” menu. Press [SETUP]. STANDBY-ON Use [K / ] to select “Disc Edit”, then press [OK]. SOURCE TIMER SET DISPLAY OPEN/CLOSE .@/: Use [K / L] to select “Disc Protect OFF ON”, then press [OK].
Page 38: Playing The Discs In Other Dvd Players
PLAYING THE DISCS IN OTHER DVD PLAYERS Finalizing a Disc Press [SETUP]. You will need to finalize discs to play back in other DVD players. Finalizing may take several minutes up to an hour. A shorter recording period on the disc will require a Use [K / L] to select “Disc Edit”, then longer time period for finalization.
Page 39: Auto Finalizing
PLAYING THE DISCS IN OTHER DVD PLAYERS Auto Finalizing Press [SETUP] and use [K / L] to select “General Setting”, then press You can finalize discs automatically using this function. You can use this function to finalize discs after finishing [OK].
Page 40: Dubbing Mode
DUBBING MODE Press [SETUP] and use [K / L] to select “General Setting”, then press You can copy a DVD to a cassette tape or copy a cassette tape to a DVD. This function will be possible only if the [OK].
Page 41: Playback
DUBBING MODE VCR to DVD DVD to VCR Use [K / L] to select “VCR DVD”, Use [K / L] to select “DVD VCR”, then press [OK]. then press [OK]. General Setting General Setting Playback Playback Display Auto Chapter Display Auto Chapter Video Auto Finalize...
Page 42: Information On Playback
INFORMATION ON PLAYBACK Before you play back DVD, read the following information. Color Systems Playable Discs and Files DVD is recorded in different color systems throughout the world. The most common color system is NTSC (which is This unit is compatible to play back the following discs. used primarily in the United States and Canada).
Page 43: Basic Playback
BASIC PLAYBACK Direct Playback Press [STANDBY-ON y y ]. Turn on the TV and be sure to select the input to which the unit is connected. STANDBY-ON STANDBY-ON Press [DVD]. SOURCE TIMER SET DISPLAY OPEN/CLOSE OPEN/CLOSE Press [OPEN/CLOSE A] to open the .@/: disc tray and insert your disc with its label facing up.
Page 44: Playback From The Title List
BASIC PLAYBACK Playback from the Title List Press [STANDBY-ON y y ]. Turn on the TV and be sure to select the input to STANDBY-ON STANDBY-ON which the unit is connected. Press [DVD]. SOURCE TIMER SET DISPLAY OPEN/CLOSE OPEN/CLOSE .@/: .@/: Press [OPEN/CLOSE A] to open the disc tray and insert your disc with its...
Page 45 BASIC PLAYBACK Use [K / L] to select a desired title, Use [K / L] to select “Play”, then then press [OK]. press [OK]. SP (2Hr) SP (2Hr) P l a y E d i t NOV/21/07 11:00AM E1 SP NOV/21/07 11:00AM E1 SP O v e r w r i t e NOV/21/07...
Page 46: Playing Back An Audio Cd And A Cd-Rw/-R With Mp3
BASIC PLAYBACK Playing Back an Audio CD and a CD-RW/-R with MP3 Files Follow steps 1 to 2 in “Direct Playback” on page 41. STANDBY-ON Press [OPEN/CLOSE A] to close the disc tray. SOURCE TIMER SET DISPLAY OPEN/CLOSE OPEN/CLOSE It may take a while to load .@/: .@/: the disc completely.
Page 47: Using The Title / Disc Menu
BASIC PLAYBACK Using the Title / Disc Menu Pause Press [DVD] first. 1) During playback, press [PAUSE F]. DVD or video CD with PBC function may contain a title Playback will be paused and sound will be muted. list, which describes the contents of the disc, or a disc menu, which guides you through the available functions in the disc.
Page 48: Special Playback
SPECIAL PLAYBACK Resume Playback Skipping TV Commercials During Playback You can play back from where you stopped playing back the disc last. Press [DVD] first. 1) During playback, press [STOP C]. You can skip TV commercials to enjoy the recorded The resume message will appear.
Page 49: Rapid Playback
SPECIAL PLAYBACK Rapid Playback Slow Forward / Slow Reverse Playback Rapid playback function is available only during Press [DVD] first. playback. 1) During playback, press [PAUSE F]. Then press This function is available only on discs recorded in the [ D] or [E]. Dolby Digital format, and plays back in a slightly faster/ Every time you press [D] or [E], approximate speed slower speed while keeping the sound quality just as...
Page 50: Zoom
SPECIAL PLAYBACK Zoom Marker Setting Press [DVD] first. 1) During playback, press [DISPLAY]. This feature allows you to assign a specific point on a disc to be called back later. 2) Use [{ / B] to select , then press [OK] within 1 Press [DVD] first.
Page 51: Search
SEARCH Title / Chapter Search Track Search Using [PREV H] / [NEXT G] Using [PREV H] / [NEXT G] Press [DVD] first. Press [DVD] first. 1) During playback, press [NEXT G] to skip the 1) During playback, press [NEXT G] to skip the current track/file and move to the next.
Page 52: Time Search
SEARCH Time Search Press [DVD] first. 1) During playback, press [DISPLAY]. 2) Use [{ / B] to select , then press [OK]. e.g.) DVD-video 1/ 5 1/ 5 0:01:00 / 1:23:45 DVD Video e.g.) audio CD 1/ 5 0:00:15 / 0:05:00 The number next to will be highlighted.
Page 53: Repeat / Random / Program Playback
REPEAT / RANDOM / PROGRAM PLAYBACK Repeat Playback Note • Point B for the repeat A-B playback should be set Available repeat function may vary depending the discs. within the same title or track as point A. Press [DVD] first. •...
Page 54: Program Playback
REPEAT / RANDOM / PROGRAM PLAYBACK Program Playback You can program the disc to play back in your desired order. Press [DVD] first. 1) Press [SETUP]. 2) Use [K / L] to select “CD Playback Mode”, then press [OK]. “CD Playback Mode” menu will appear. 3) Use [K / L] to select “Program Play”, then press [OK].
Page 55: Selecting The Format Of Audio And Video
SELECTING THE FORMAT OF AUDIO AND VIDEO You can select the format of audio and video as you prefer depending on the contents of the disc you are playing back. Switching Subtitles Switching Audio Soundtrack DVD-video may have subtitles in 1 or more languages. When playing back a DVD-video recorded with 2 or more Available subtitle languages can be found on the disc soundtracks (these are often in different languages), you...
Page 56: Switching Virtual Surround System
SELECTING THE FORMAT OF AUDIO AND VIDEO Switching Virtual Surround System Switching Camera Angles Some DVD-video have scenes shot from 2 or more angles. Angle information should be on the disc case if You can enjoy stereophonic virtual space through your the disc contains multi-angle scenes.
Page 57: Information On Disc Editing
INFORMATION ON DISC EDITING Guide to a Title List Editing Discs Title list allows you to check the titles recorded on the You can edit discs for the following items. Be sure that disc easily. You can choose a title to play back from this once you edit titles, they will not remain as original.
Page 58: Editing Discs
EDITING DISCS Deleting Titles You can delete titles which you do not need anymore. Use [K / L] to select “Edit”, then Please be advised that the titles once deleted cannot be press [OK]. brought back to the disc. For DVD+RW/DVD-RW, when the last recorded title in the title list is deleted, the available disc space to record on SP (2Hr) P l a y...
Page 59: Putting Names On Titles
EDITING DISCS Putting Names on Titles You can put title names on the titles and change the names from this menu. Use [K / L] to select “Yes”, then press [OK]. STANDBY-ON Edit - Edit Title Name SOURCE TIMER SET DISPLAY OPEN/CLOSE .@/: .@/:...
Page 60: Setting Chapter Marks
EDITING DISCS Setting Chapter Marks You can put chapter marks in each title. Once a chapter is Follow steps 1 to 3 in “Deleting marked, you can use it for the chapter search feature. Titles” on page 56 to display “Edit” menu.
Page 61: Clearing Chapter Marks
EDITING DISCS Clearing Chapter Marks Follow steps 1 to 3 in “Deleting Titles” on page 56 to display “Edit” STANDBY-ON menu. SOURCE TIMER SET DISPLAY OPEN/CLOSE Use [K / L] to select “Chapter Mark”, then press [OK]. .@/: Submenu will appear. Use [PREV H] / [NEXT G] to select PQRS WXYZ...
Page 62 EDITING DISCS Clearing Chapter Marks (cont’d) To delete all chapter marks: STANDBY-ON Follow steps 1 to 3 in “Deleting SOURCE TIMER SET DISPLAY OPEN/CLOSE Titles” on page 56 to display “Edit” .@/: menu. Use [K / L] to select “Chapter Mark”, then press [OK].
Page 63: Hiding Chapters
EDITING DISCS Hiding Chapters You can hide chapters from the title list. Follow steps 1 to 3 in “Deleting Hidden chapters are skipped during playback. Titles” on page 56 to display “Edit” menu. STANDBY-ON Use [K / L] to select “Hide Chapter”, SOURCE TIMER SET DISPLAY OPEN/CLOSE...
Page 64: Setting Pictures For Thumbnails
EDITING DISCS Setting Pictures for Thumbnails You can set your desired scene as a thumbnail for each Follow steps 1 to 3 in “Deleting title. Titles” on page 56 to display “Edit” menu. STANDBY-ON Use [PREV H], [NEXT G], [E], SOURCE TIMER SET DISPLAY OPEN/CLOSE...
Page 65: Dividing A Title
EDITING DISCS Dividing a Title Follow steps 1 to 3 in “Deleting You can divide one title into 2 new titles. Titles” on page 56 to display “Edit” menu. Use [PREV H], [NEXT G], [E], STANDBY-ON [D], [PAUSE F] and [PLAY B] to decide the point at which you will SOURCE TIMER SET...
Page 66: Putting Name On Disc
EDITING DISCS Putting Name on Disc You can put a name on the disc and change it from this Press [STOP C] if you are playing back a disc. menu. Press [DVD] first. STANDBY-ON Press [SETUP]. SOURCE TIMER SET DISPLAY OPEN/CLOSE Use [K / L] to select “Disc Edit”, then .@/: press [OK].
Page 67: Setting Or Releasing Disc Protect
EDITING DISCS Setting or Releasing Disc Protect To prevent accidental editing, or erasing the titles, you Follow steps 1 to 2 in “Putting Name can protect them. on Disc” on page 64 to display “Disc Edit” menu. STANDBY-ON Use [K / L] to select “Disc Protect SOURCE TIMER SET DISPLAY OPEN/CLOSE...
Page 68: Erasing Disc
EDITING DISCS Erasing Disc Press [STOP C] if you are playing back a disc. You can erase all titles on a disc. Follow steps 1 to 2 in “Putting Name on Disc” on page 64 to display “Disc STANDBY-ON Edit” menu. SOURCE TIMER SET DISPLAY OPEN/CLOSE...
Page 69: Making Edits Compatible
EDITING DISCS Making Edits Compatible Press [STOP C] if you are playing back a disc. If you have added or deleted chapters, or made chapters hidden, you must perform “Make Edits Compatible” to see those effects on other unit. Follow steps 1 to 2 in “Putting Name on Disc”...
Page 70: List Of Settings
LIST OF SETTINGS The following table is the contents which you can set and the default setting. Refer to the following table for useful operation. • Your change to each settings stays on even when the power is off. • An item which is not currently available is grayed in the settings. Setup Items (highlight is the default) Contents...
Page 71: Setups
SETUPS Playback Press [STOP C] if you are playing back a disc. STANDBY-ON Press [SETUP] and use [K / L] to select “General Setting”, then press SOURCE TIMER SET DISPLAY OPEN/CLOSE OPEN/CLOSE [OK]. .@/: .@/: “General Setting” menu will appear. Use [K / L] to select “Playback”, then press [OK].
Page 72 SETUPS Playback (cont’d) Parental Lock (Default: OFF) A password has not been set yet. Some DVD-video feature a parental lock level. Playback Use [K / L] to select “Yes”. Use [the Number buttons] will stop if the ratings exceed the levels you set, it will to enter a new password except for 4737, then press require you to enter a password before the disc will [OK].
Page 73 SETUPS Playback (cont’d) Disc Audio Dolby Digital (Default : Stream) Choose the appropriate audio setting for your external device. Use [K / L] to select a setting, then press [OK]. It will only affect a disc playback. General Setting Use [K / L] to select a desired item, then press [OK]. Playback Display Parental Lock...
Page 74 SETUPS Playback (cont’d) Disc Menu Language (Default : English) Note • Only the languages supported by the disc can be Set the language for disc menu. selected. Use [K / L] to select a setting, then press [OK]. • Audio language setting may not be available to some discs.
Page 75: Display
SETUPS Display Press [STOP C] if you are playing back a disc. STANDBY-ON Press [SETUP] and use [K / L] to SOURCE TIMER SET DISPLAY OPEN/CLOSE select “General Setting”, then press [OK]. .@/: Use [K / L] to select “Display”, then press [OK].
Page 76: Video
SETUPS Video Press [STOP C] if you are playing back a disc. STANDBY-ON Press [SETUP] and use [K / L] to select “General Setting”, then press SOURCE TIMER SET DISPLAY OPEN/CLOSE [OK]. .@/: Use [K / L] to select “Video”, then press [OK].
Page 77 SETUPS Video (cont’d) Progressive Scan (Default : OFF) TV Aspect (Default: 4:3 Letter Box) You should select the TV aspect ratio to match the TV that This unit is compatible with the progressive scan system. The feature provides you with the higher definition you are connecting to the unit.
Page 78: Reset All
SETUPS Reset All Reset the setting to default. Press [SETUP] and use [K / L] to select “General Setting”, then press [OK]. “General Setting” menu will appear. STANDBY-ON Use [K / L] to select “Reset All”, then SOURCE TIMER SET DISPLAY OPEN/CLOSE press [OK].
Page 79: Vcr Functions
VCR FUNCTIONS Playback Recording 1) Press [STANDBY-ON y] on the remote control or Press [VCR] first. the front panel of the unit. Before recording, make sure: When you are playing back a cassette tape, turn the TV • The appropriate external input position (E1/E2) to which on and be sure to select the input to which the unit is your external tuner is connected is selected by pressing connected.
Page 80: One-Touch Timer Recording (Otr)
VCR FUNCTIONS One-touch Timer Recording (OTR) Index Search This feature allows you to set the recording length simply An index mark will be assigned at the beginning of each by pressing [REC I] on the remote control. recording you make. You may skip to a specific marked point by following the steps below.
Page 81: Time Search
VCR FUNCTIONS Time Search Other Operations This feature allows you to go to a specific point on a Press [VCR] first. cassette tape by entering the exact amount of time you wish to skip in order to reach the point. Fast forward: When the unit is in stop mode, press [D] to fast forward Press [VCR] first.
Page 82: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING Before requesting service for this unit, check the table below for a possible cause of the problem you are experiencing. Some simple checks or a minor adjustment on your part may eliminate the problem and restore proper operation. Symptom Remedy The power does not turn on.
Page 83 TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Remedy There is no picture. • If the main menu appears on the TV screen, press [RETURN] to exit. • Check if the progressive scan mode is set correctly according to your TV (page 75). Picture noise appears. •...
Page 84 TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Remedy “Repairing” appears on the TV screen. • If there is a power failure or unplugging during recording, finalizing, formatting or editing (even after “Repairing” disappears), a repairing process will begin automatically just after turning the unit on again. Repairing It may take several minutes up to about several hours.
Page 85 TROUBLESHOOTING Error message Cause Solution Disc Error • Unplayable disc is inserted in the unit. • Insert the standardized disc which bear — Please eject the disc. — • The disc is upside down. the marks on page 40. Playback feature may not be available on •...
Page 86: Frequently Asked Questions
TROUBLESHOOTING Frequently Asked Questions – Can I record to CD-RW/-R? No, this unit records only DVD. – Can I play back DVD-video that is bought in another Possible when the region code of the disc is 1 and All. country? –...
Page 87: Language Code
LANGUAGE CODE Language Code Language Code Language Code Abkhazian 4748 Hungarian 5467 Russian 6467 Afar 4747 Icelandic 5565 Samoan 6559 Afrikaans 4752 Indonesian 5560 Sangho 6553 Albanian 6563 Interlingua 5547 Sanskrit 6547 Amharic 4759 Interlingue 5551 Scots Gaelic 5350 Arabic 4764 Inupiak 5557...
Page 88: Glossary
GLOSSARY Analog Audio PBC (playback control) (video CD only) An electrical signal that directly represents sound. This function enables you to play back interactive Compare this to digital audio which can be an electrical software using a menu screen. See also “Video CD”. signal, but is an indirect representation of sound.
Page 89: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS General DVD+RW/+R, DVD-RW/-R, DVD-video, CD-DA, Video CD, CD-RW/-R System VHS cassette tape VCR video heads Four heads Power requirements 120V AC +/-10%, 60Hz +/-5% Power consumption 30W (standby: 3.3W) Dimensions (width x height x depth) 17.2 x 4.0 x 10.3 inches (435 x 99.5 x 260mm) Weight 9.5 lbs.
Page 90: Español
ESPAÑOL Discos Reproducibles Disco Grabable Este aparato es compatible con la reproducción de los Este aparato puede grabar a DVD+RW, DVD+R, DVD-RW y siguientes discos y archivos. DVD-R. Los discos DVD+R/DVD-R pueden ser grabados sólo una Discos reproducibles Logotipos vez. Los discos DVD+RW/DVD-RW pueden ser grabados y borrados muchas veces.
Page 91 ESPAÑOL Conexión a un Sintonizador Externo 1) Desconecte el cable de alimentación de su televisor del tomacorriente de CA. 2) Efectúe la conexión como se ilustra abajo. ej.) parte trasera de su televisor AUDIO IN VIDEO IN cable coaxial de RF señal de TV DVD/VCR ANT.
Page 92 ESPAÑOL Grabación Básica Configuración Inicial Presione [DVD]. Cuando usted encienda este aparato por primera vez necesita seguir estos pasos. Presione [OPEN/CLOSE A] para abrir la bandeja de discos e insertar su Presione [STANDBY-ON y y ]. disco con el rótulo aupntando hacia arriba.
Page 93 ESPAÑOL Grabación con Temporizador Usted puede programar el equipo para que grabe hasta 12 Presione [TIMER]. programas, con un mes de anticipación. También hay disponibles grabaciones de programas diarias o semanales. Antes de grabar, asegúrese de que • Cuando llegue el momento en que desea empezar a Utilice [K / L] para seleccionar “Prog.
Page 94: Limited Warranty
LIMITED WARRANTY FUNAI CORP. will repair this 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.

Magnavox BZV420MW8 Owner's Manual

Introduction

Precautions

Features

Functional Overview

Connections

Connection to an External Tuner

Settings for the Video Input

Connection to a Tv

Connection to an Audio System

Basic Setup

The Vcr / DVD Recorder Switching

Guide to On-Screen Displays and Menus

Initial Setting

Setting the Clock

Recording

Information on DVD Recording

Before Recording

Basic Recording & One-Touch Timer

Recording

Timer Recording

Satellite Link

Overwriting Unnecessary Title

External Device Recording

Setting a Disc to Protect

Playing the Discs in Other DVD Players

Dubbing Mode

Playback

Information on Playback

Basic Playback

Special Playback

Search

Repeat / Random / Program Playback

Selecting the Format of Audio and Video

Information on Disc Editing

Editing Discs

List of Settings

Setups

Vcr Functions

Troubleshooting

Language Code

Glossary

Specifications

Español

Limited Warranty

Quick Links

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