Magnavox MDR161V User Manual

Owner’s Manual

MDR161V

DVD Recorder/ VCR with Line-in Recording (NO TUNER)

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INSTRUCCIONES EN ESPAÑOL INCLUIDAS.

Safety Instruction

The model and serial numbers of this unit may be found on the cabinet. You should record and retain those numbers for future reference.

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Model No.:

Serial No.:

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS

APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. APPARATUS SHALL NOT BE EXPOSED TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.

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CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO

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QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The important note and rating are located on the rear or bottom of the cabinet.

The symbol for CLASS ll (Double Insulation)

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as

radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized

or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on

or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the

manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,

bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or

when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

FCC WARNING

This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made.

RADIO-TV INTERFERENCE

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

1) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

2) Increase the separation between the equipment and 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.

Disconnect the mains plug to shut off when find trouble or not in use. The mains plug shall remain readily operable.

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CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type. WARNING: Batteries (Battery pack or battery installed) shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

LASER SAFETY

This apparatus is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. This apparatus employs a laser. Only a qualified service person should remove the cover or attempt to service this apparatus, due to possible eye injury.

CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified

herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

IMPORTANT COPYRIGHT INFORMATION

Unauthorized copying, broadcasting, public performance and lending of discs are prohibited. This item incorporates copy protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights of Rovi Corporation. Reverse engineering and disassembly are prohibited.

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Do not place the unit on the furniture that is capable of being tilted by a child and an adult leaning, pulling, standing or climbing on it. A falling unit can cause serious injury or even death.

Never use a gas duster on this unit. The gas trapped inside of this unit may cause ignition and explosion.

To Avoid the Hazards of Electrical Shock and Fire

• Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.

• Do not pull on the power cord when disconnecting it from an AC outlet. Grasp it by the plug.

• Do not put your fingers or objects into the unit.

Location and Handling

• Do not install the unit in direct sunlight, near strong magnetic fields, or in a place subject to dust or strong vibration.

• Avoid a place with drastic temperature changes.

• Install the unit in a horizontal and stable position. Do not place anything directly on top or bottom of the unit. Depending on your external devices, noise or disturbance of the picture and/or sound may be generated if the unit is placed too close to them. In this case, please ensure enough space between the external devices and the unit.

• Depending on the environment, the temperature of this unit may increase slightly. This is not a malfunction.

• Be sure to remove the disc and unplug the AC power cord from the outlet before carrying the unit.

Dew Condensation Warning

• Dew condensation may form inside the unit in the following conditions. If so, do not use this unit at least for a few hours until its inside gets dry.

- The unit is moved from a cold place to a warm place.

- Under conditions of high humidity.

- After heating a cold room.

Note about Recycling

• This unit’s packaging materials are recyclable and can be reused. Please dispose of any materials in accordance with your local recycling regulations.

• Batteries should never be thrown away or incinerated but disposed of in accordance with your local regulations concerning chemical wastes.

• For product recycling information, please visit - www.magnavox.com. Click on

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Notice for Progressive Scan Output

• Consumers should note that not all high definition television sets are fully compatible with this product and may cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture. In case of picture problems with 525(480) progressive scan output, it is recommended that the user switch the connection to the ‘standard definition’ output. If there are questions regarding your TV set compatibility with this 525p(480p) DVD player, please contact our customer service center.

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Introduction

Safety Instruction ................................................................. 2

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Supplied Accessories ......................................................................6

Maintenance .........................................................................................6

Trademark Information .................................................................7

Features .................................................................................. 8

Symbols Used in This User Manual .......................................9

Functional Overview ......................................................... 10

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Front Panel ........................................................................................10

Rear Panel ..........................................................................................11

Remote Control .............................................................................12

Using the Remote Control ......................................................12

Front Panel Display .......................................................................14

Connection

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Connection ..........................................................................15

Connecting to an External Tuner ........................................15

TV Connection Overview ........................................................15

Connecting to a TV with an HDMI™ Compatible

Port ...................................................................................................16

Connecting to a TV with Component Video Input

Jacks ...................................................................................................16

Connecting to a TV with an S-Video Input Jack .........17

Connecting to a TV with Audio / Video Input

Jacks ...................................................................................................17

Connecting to a TV without Audio / Video Input

Jacks ...................................................................................................18

Digital Audio Connection .........................................................19

2 Channel Analog Audio Connection .............................. 19

Basic Setup

Before You Start ................................................................20

Finding the Viewing Channel on Your TV......................20

On-screen Display / Menu .......................................................21

Main Menu .........................................................................................22

Switching DVD / VCR Mode .................................................23

How to Insert a Disc / Cassette Tape..............................23

Initial Setting ........................................................................24

Clock Setting .......................................................................24

Recording

Information on DVD Recording ....................................24

Before Recording ...............................................................25

Auto Chapter Setting ..................................................................25

Recording Audio Select (XP) .................................................25

Setting Aspect Ratio for Video Mode Recording.......26

Basic Recording & One-touch Timer Recording ............. 26

Timer Recording ................................................................27

Hints for Timer Recording .......................................................30

Satellite Link ........................................................................31

Settings for an External Device ......................................32

Connection to an External Device .....................................32

Setting the Video Input ..............................................................32

Recording from an External Device ................................... 33

Bi-directional Dubbing ......................................................33

Protecting a Disc................................................................34

Make a Disc Playable on Other DVD Players ............35

Finalizing a Disc ...............................................................................35

Auto Finalizing .................................................................................35

Playback

Information on Playback ...................................................36

Basic Playback .....................................................................37

Direct Playback ...............................................................................37

Playback from the Title List .....................................................37

Playing an Audio CD, Viewing JEPG files on

CD-RW/R or DVD-RW/-R ................................................38

Using the Title / Disc Menu .................................................... 38

Pause ..................................................................................................... 38

Special Playback .................................................................. 39

Resume Playback ...........................................................................39

Fast Forward / Fast Reverse Playback ...............................39

Skipping TV Commercials during Playback ....................39

Rapid Playback .................................................................................39

Step by Step Playback .................................................................40

Slow Forward / Slow Reverse Playback ...........................40

Zoom ....................................................................................................40

Marker Setting .................................................................................41

Repeat Playback..............................................................................41

Random Playback .......................................................................... 42

Slide Show .........................................................................................42

Program Playback ..........................................................................42

Search ...................................................................................43

Time Search ......................................................................................43

Selecting Audio/Video Format ........................................44

Switching Subtitles .........................................................................44

Switching Audio Sound Track ................................................44

Switching Camera Angles .........................................................45

Reducing Block Noise .................................................................45

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Editing

Information on Disc Editing ............................................46

Title List ...............................................................................................46

Editing Discs ......................................................................................46

Formatting a Disc ..............................................................47

Choosing the Recording Format of a Brand-new

DVD-RW ...................................................................................... 47

Reformatting a Disc Manually.................................................47

Creating/Deleting a Playlist..............................................48

Adding Titles to a Playlist..........................................................48

Deleting All Playlists .....................................................................48

Deleting Titles ....................................................................49

Editing Discs ........................................................................49

Deleting Part of a Title ...............................................................49

Putting Names on Titles ............................................................50

Setting Chapter Marks ................................................................51

Setting or Clearing All Chapter Marks at Once ..........52

Dividing a Title ................................................................................52

Combining Titles ............................................................................ 53

Setting or Releasing the Title Protection.........................53

Function Setup

List of Settings ....................................................................54

Setups ...................................................................................56

Playback ............................................................................................... 56

Display .................................................................................................. 58

Video .....................................................................................................58

HDMI .................................................................................................... 59

Reset All ..............................................................................................60

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Discos Reproducibles ..................................................................71

Códigos de Región ....................................................................... 71

Disco Grabable ............................................................................... 71

Disco no Grabable ....................................................................... 71

Conexión Básica .............................................................................72

Conexión a un Televisor con un Puerto

Compatible con HDMI™ ....................................................72

Modo HDMI y señales efectivas de salida ......................72

Configuración Inicial .....................................................................73

Grabación Básica ............................................................................73

Grabación con Temporizador ............................................... 74

Reproducción ...................................................................................74

Limited Warranty

Limited Warranty ..............................................Back cover

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VCR Functions

VCR Functions ....................................................................60

Playback ............................................................................................... 60

Recording ........................................................................................... 61

One-touch Timer Recording (OTR) .................................61

Index Search .....................................................................................62

Time Search ......................................................................................62

Other Operations .........................................................................63

Others

Troubleshooting .................................................................64

Language Code ...................................................................68

Glossary ...............................................................................69

Specifications .......................................................................70

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Supplied Accessories

Remote Control (NB887UH) with Batteries (AA, 1.5V x 2)

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Quick Start Guide

Maintenance

Cleaning discs

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When a disc becomes dirty, clean it with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the center to out. Do not wipe in a circular motion.

• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, detergent, abrasive cleaning agents or antistatic spray intended for analog records.

Cleaning the disc lens

• If this unit still does not perform properly although you refer to the relevant sections and to “Troubleshooting” in this owner’s manual, the laser optical pickup unit may be dirty. Consult your dealer or an Authorized Service Center for inspection and cleaning of the laser optical pickup unit.

Disc handling

• Handle the discs so that fingerprints and dust do not adhere to the surfaces of the discs.

• Always store the disc in its protective case when it is not used.

Auto head cleaning

• Automatically cleans video heads as you insert or remove a cassette, so you can see a clear picture.

• Playback picture may become blurred or interrupted while the TV program reception is clear. Dirt accumulated on the video heads after a long period of use, or the usage of rental or worn tapes can cause this problem. If a streaky or snowy picture appears during playback, the video heads in your unit may need to be cleaned.

1. Please visit your local Audio/Video store and purchase a good quality VHS video head cleaner.

2. If a video head cleaner does not solve the problem, please consult your dealer or an Authorized Service Center.

Note(s)

• Remember to read the instructions along with the video head cleaner before use.

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Clean video heads only when problems occur.

Servicing

• Please refer to relevant topics on “Troubleshooting” (p.64-67) before returning the product.

• If this unit becomes inoperative, do not try to correct the problem by yourself. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Turn the unit to the standby mode, unplug the power plug and please call our help line mentioned on the front page to locate an Authorized Service Center.

Cleaning the cabinet

• Wipe the front panel and other exterior surfaces of the unit with a soft cloth.

• Never use a solvent, thinner, benzene or alcohol to clean the unit. Do not spray insecticide liquid near the unit. Such chemicals may discolor the surface or damage the unit.

IR signal check

If the remote control does not work properly, you can test if the remote control sends out the infrared signal using a digital camera (including the built-in camera of a cellular phone). It will help to define the cause of malfunction.

Using a digital camera (including the built-in camera of a cellular phone):

Direct a digital camera to the remote control, press and hold a button on the remote control. If infrared light appears on the digital camera screen, the remote control is working.

Note(s)

• Some cameras have an IR Filter and will not display the IR signal.

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Trademark Information

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Dolby Digital Stereo Creator

“Dolby

Digital Stereo Creator enables consumers to create stereo DVD-Videos with stunning Dolby Digital sound tracks at home. The technology, when utilized instead of PCM recording, also saves recordable disc space, allowing for higher video resolution or extended recording time on each DVD. DVDs mastered using Dolby Digital Stereo Creator will play back on all DVD-Video players.”

Note(s)

• This is true when the players are compatible with actual recordable DVD discs.

The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.

is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing

Corporation.

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MAGNAVOX is a registered trademark of Philips Electronics North America Corporation and is used by Funai Electric Co., Ltd. and Funai Corporation, Inc. under license from Philips Electronics North America.

All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, transcribed, downloaded or stored in any storage medium, in any form or for any purpose without the express prior written consent of Funai. Furthermore, any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual or any revision hereto is strictly prohibited.

Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Funai reserves the right to change the content herein without the obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes.

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Features

This unit not only plays DVD, CD and VCR but also offers features for you to record and then edit on DVD.

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Recording

This unit is compatible with recording on DVD-RW which is recordable repeatedly and DVD-R which accept the additional recordings until the disc becomes full but not overwritable. You can choose either one for your convenience. Also, this unit allows you to record to the cassette tape.

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Up to 12 program recording:

You can program the unit to record up to 12 programs within a one-month period. Daily or weekly program recordings are also available.

One-touch timer recording (OTR): You can easily extend a recording time. Every time [REC] is

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pressed during recording, the recording time will be increased by 30 minutes up to 8 hours. The recording automatically stops when the recording time ends or the disc is full.

Dubbing mode:

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 DVD or a cassette tape is not copy protected. You cannot record on a cassette tape when its erase-protection tab is removed.

Left channel stereo recording:

This unit can record the sound of the left channel monaural input as left and right channels automatically.

Automatic chapter mark setting:

Chapter marks will be put on recordings as you set before attempting to record.

Automatic title menu making:

The unit creates a title menu automatically when finalizing discs for video mode recording.

Automatic playlist making:

The unit creates a playlist automatically after recording VR mode DVD-RW.

Automatic title finalizing:

For video mode DVD-RW/-R recording, you can finalize discs automatically after f inishing all timer recordings or at the end of the disc space if you set this in the main menu.

Playback

Theater surround sound in your home:

When connecting the unit to an amplifier or a decoder which is compatible with Dolby Digital, you can experience the theater surround sound from discs with surround sound system.

Quick search for what you would like to watch:

You can easily f ind the part you would like to watch using the search function. Search for a desired point on a disc by title, chapter or time.

Viewing JPEG files:

You can view JPEG files which are recorded on CD-RW/-R and DVD-RW/-R.

Quick search for what you would like to watch:

You can easily f ind the part you would like to watch using the index search/time search functions. An index mark will be assigned at the beginning of each recording you make. For time search function, you can go to a specific point on a cassette tape by entering the exact amount of time you would like to skip.

Editing

Deleting titles:

You can delete titles which you do not need anymore.

Putting names on titles:

You can put names on titles.

Setting / clearing chapter marks:

You can set / clear chapter marks on titles.

Dividing or combining titles (VR mode DVD-RW only):

You can divide or combine a playlist title.

Deleting parts of titles (VR mode DVD-RW only):

You can delete a specific part of a title.

Compatibility

Available for playing discs on a regular DVD player:

Recorded discs can be played on regular DVD players, including computer DVD drives compatible with DVD-video playback. For DVD-RW/-R , you need to finalize the recorded discs to play on other DVD players.

Others

Progressive scan system

Unlike conventional interlace scanning, the progressive scan system provides less flickering and images in higher resolution than that of traditional television signals.

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)

You can enjoy clearer audio/video output when connecting this unit to a display device with an HDMI-compatible port.

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Symbols Used in This User Manual

To specify which disc type each function is for, we put the following symbols at the beginning of each item to operate.

Note(s)

• DVD-RW recorded in the non compatible recording format is not recordable.

• DVD-R recorded in VR mode is not recordable on this unit.

Symbol Description

For Recording, Playing, and Editing

Description refers to DVD-RW (VR mode)

Description refers to DVD-RW (Video mode)

Description refers to DVD-R (Video mode)

For Recording and Playing

Description refers to VHS tapes Use only cassettes marked VHS ( )

For Playback only

Description refers to DVD-video

Description refers to audio CD

Description refers to CD-RW/-R and DVDRW/-R with JPEG files.

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If you do not f ind any of the symbols listed above under the function heading, the operation is applicable to all media.

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Functional Overview

Front Panel

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(*) The unit can also be turned On by pressing these buttons or inserting a cassette tape.

1. Cassette compartment (VCR)

Inser t a cassette tape here.

2. A button (DVD)*

Press to open or close the disc tray.

3. Disc tray (DVD)

Place a disc when it is open.

4. AUDIO input jacks (L2) (DVD/VCR)

Use to connect an external device with an RCA audio cable.

5. VIDEO input jack (L2) (DVD/VCR)

Use to connect an external device with an RCA video cable.

6. S-VIDEO input jack (L2) (DVD/VCR)

Use to connect the S-video output of an external device with an S-video cable.

7. I REC button (DVD)

• Press once to star t a recording.

• Press repeatedly to start the one-touch timer recording.

8. B button (DVD)*

Press to start or resume playback.

9. C button (DVD)

• Press to stop playback or recording.

• Press to stop the proceeding timer recording for DVD.

10. DVD indicator

Lights up when the DVD output mode is selected.

11. SOURCE button (DVD/VCR)

Press to select the component you would like to operate.

12. VCR indicator

Lights up when the VCR output mode is selected.

13. D.DUBBING button (DVD/VCR)

Press to star t VCR to DVD (DVD to VCR) duplication which you set in the main menu.

14. TRACKING L / K buttons (VCR)

• Press to adjust the tracking during cassette tape playback or slow motion.

• While playback is in still mode, you can adjust the picture to remove vertical blur.

15. Display (DVD/VCR)

Refer to “Front Panel Display” (p.14).

16. Infrared sensor window (DVD/VCR)

Receive signals from your remote control so that you can control the unit from a distance.

17. I REC button (VCR)

Press once to start a recording. Press repeatedly to start the one-touch timer recording.

18. B button (VCR)

Press to start playback.

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20. D button ( VCR)

21. E button ( VCR)

22. y button (DVD/VCR)

23. POWER-ON indicator (DVD/VCR)

button ( VCR)

• Press to remove the cassette tape from the cassette compartment.

• Press to stop cassette tape playback or recording.

• Press to stop the proceeding timer recording for VCR.

Press to rapidly advance the cassette tape or view the picture rapidly during playback (forward search).

Press to rewind the cassette tape or to view the picture rapidly in reverse during playback (rewind search).

Press to turn On the unit or to switch the unit to standby mode. (To completely shut down the unit, you must unplug the AC power cord.)

Red LED lights up when power is On.

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Rear Panel

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1. AC Power Cord

• Connect to a standard AC outlet to supply power to this unit.

• Unplug this cord from the AC outlet to completely shut down the unit.

2. HDMI OUT jack

Use an HDMI cable to connect to a display with an HDMI compatible port.

3. AUDIO OUT jacks

Use to connect a TV monitor, AV receiver or other device with an RCA audio cable.

4. VIDEO OUT jack

Use to connect a TV monitor, AV receiver or other device with an RCA video cable.

5. VIDEO IN jack (L1)

Use to connect an external device with an RCA video cable.

6. AUDIO IN jacks (L1)

Use to connect an external device with an RCA audio cable.

7. S-VIDEO IN jack (L1)

Use to connect the S-video output of an external device with an S-video cable.

8. COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks

Use to connect the component video inputs of a T V monitor with a component video cable.

9. S-VIDEO OUT jack

Use to connect the S-video input of a TV monitor, AV receiver or other device with an S-video cable.

10. COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack

Use to connect the digital audio coaxial input of an AV receiver, Dolby Digital decoder, or other device with a digital audio coaxial cable.

Note(s)

• Do not touch the inner pins of the jacks on the rear panel. Electrostatic discharge may cause permanent damage to the unit.

• This unit does not have an RF modulator.

Caution when using S-video, component, or HDMI connection for VCR:

• Only video/audio playback is available with these connec tions.

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Remote Control

Installing the Batteries in the Remote Control

Install the batteries (AA 1.5V × 2) matching the polarity

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indicated inside the battery compar tment of the remote control.

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Note(s)

Incorrect use of batteries can result in hazards such as leakage and bursting. Please observe the following:

• Lithium or ni-cad and ni-mh rechargeable batteries are not

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recommended for use in the remote control.

• Do not mix different types of bat teries such as alkaline and standard (carbon-zinc).

• Do not mix new and old batteries together.

• Do not use different kinds of batteries together. Although they may look similar, different batteries may have different voltages.

• Make sure that the + and - ends of each bat tery match the indications in the battery compar tment.

• Remove batteries from the batter y compartment that are not going to be used for a month or more.

• When disposing of used bat teries, please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public instruc tion’s rules that apply in your country or area.

• Do not recharge, shor t-circuit, heat, burn or disassemble batteries.

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Using the Remote Control

Keep in mind the following when using the remote control:

• Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote control and the infrared sensor window on the unit.

• Remote operation may become unreliable if strong sunlight or fluorescent light is shining on the infrared sensor window of the unit.

• Remote controls for different devices can inter fere with each other. Avoid using remote controls for other devices located close to the unit.

• Replace the batteries when you notice a fall-off in the operating range of the remote control.

• The maximum operable ranges from the unit are as follows.

- Line of sight: approx. 23 feet (7m)

- Either side of the center: approx. 16 feet (5m) within

30°

- Above: approx. 16 feet (5m) within 15°

- Below: approx. 10 feet (3m) within 30

16 feet (5m)

30˚

23 feet (7m)

16 feet (5m)

30˚

1. STANDBY-ONy button (DVD/VCR)

• Press to turn On the unit or to switch the unit to standby mode. (To completely shut down the unit, you must unplug the AC power cord.)

2. Number/Character buttons (DVD/VCR)

• Press to select a title/chapter/track/file on display.

• Press to enter values for the settings in the main menu.

• Press to enter title names.

• Press to start the index/time search in VCR mode.

3. DISPLAY button (DVD/VCR)

• Press to display the display menu On or Off.

4. DISC MENU button (DVD)

• Press to display the disc menu.

5. OK button (DVD/VCR)

• Press to confirm or select menu items.

6. SETUP button (DVD/VCR)

• Press to display the main menu.

7. VCR button (DVD/VCR)

• Press to select the VCR output mode.

8. H (previous) button (DVD)

• During playback, press to return to the beginning of the current chapter, track or f ile.

• When playback is in pause, press repeatedly to reverse the playback step by step.

• During playback, press twice in quick succession to skip to the previous chapter or track.

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9. E (reverse) button (DVD/VCR) DVD mode:

• During playback, press to fast reverse playback.

• When playback is paused, press to slow reverse

playback.

VCR mode:

• During playback, press to rewind the cassette tape or

to view the picture rapidly in reverse.

• Press to fast reverse the cassette tape in stop mode.

10. CM SKIP button (DVD)

• During playback, press to skip 30 seconds.

11. F (pause) button (DVD/VCR)

• Press to pause playback or recording.

12. D.DUBBING button (DVD/VCR)

• Press to start VCR to DVD (DVD to VCR) duplication,

which you set in the main menu.

13. REC MODE button

• Press repeatedly to switch the recording mode.

14. SOURCE button (DVD/VCR)

• Press to select the appropriate input.

15. OPEN/CLOSE A button (DVD/VCR) DVD mode:

• Press to open or close the disc tray.

VCR mode:

• Press to remove the cassette tape from the cassette

compartment.

16. TR ACKING + / - buttons ( VCR)

• Press to adjust the tracking during playback or in slow

motion of the cassette tape.

• While playback is in still mode, you can adjust the

picture to remove vertical blur.

17. HDMI button (DVD)

• Press to set the HDMI connector’s video signal output

mode.

18. CLEAR button (DVD/VCR) DVD mode:

• Press to clear the password you are entering, to cancel

the programming for CD, to clear the selected marker number, etc.

VCR mode:

• Press to reset the tape counter.

19. AUDIO button (DVD/ VCR) DVD mode:

• Press to display the audio menu during playback.

VCR mode:

• During playback of a Hi-Fi videotape, press to change

the audio out setting.

20. TIMER button (DVD/VCR)

• Press to display the timer programming list.

21. TITLE button (DVD)

• Press to display the title list.

• During DVD playback, press and hold for more than

3 seconds to switch the progressive scanning mode to the interlace mode.

22. Cursor K / L / 0 / 1 buttons (DVD/VCR)

• Press to select items or settings.

23. RETURN button (DVD/VCR)

• Press to return to the previously displayed menu

screen.

24. DVD button

• Press to select the DVD output mode.

25. B (play) button (DVD/VCR)

• Press to start playback or resume playback.

26. G (next) button (DVD)

• During playback, press to skip to the next chapter, track or file.

• When playback is paused, press repeatedly to forward the playback step by step.

27. C (stop) button (DVD/VCR)

• Press to stop playback or recording.

DVD mode:

• Press to exit from the title list.

28. D (forward) button (DVD/VCR) DVD mode:

• During playback, press to fast for ward playback.

• When playback is paused, press to slow forward

playback.

VCR mode:

• During playback, press to rapidly advance the cassette

tape or view the picture rapidly in forward.

• When playback is paused, press to view the cassette

tape in slow motion.

• Press to fast forward the cassette tape in stop mode.

29. RAPID PLAY button (DVD)

• During playback, press to play in a slightly faster/slower

mode while keeping the sound output.

30. SEARCH button (VCR)

• Press to call up the index or time search menu.

31. TIMER SET button (DVD/VCR)

• Press to set the unit in the timer standby mode. In the

timer standby mode, press to cancel the mode and to turn the unit On.

32. I REC button (DVD/VCR)

• Press once to star t a recording.

• Press repeatedly to start the one-touch timer

recording.

Note(s)

• When the unit is in standby mode, press [ C A] on the unit as [A] on the remote control is not available.

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Front Panel Display

English

231

BS CS DR CD

VCR

HDDDB

DVD

4. Displays the following

• Elapsed playback time

• Current title / chapter / track / file number

• Recording time / remaining time

• Clock

• Selected external input position

• Remaining time for one-touch timer recording

• Selected HDMI output mode

• VCR tape counter

Français

• Appears in the afternoon with the clock display.

2. Title / track / file and chapter mark

• Appears when indicating a title / track / file number.

Español

• Appears when indicating a chapter number.

3. Current status of the unit

• Appears when playback is in pause or in step by step playback.

• Appears when playing a disc or a cassette tape.

• Appears during slow forward / reverse playback.

• Appears when the timer programming or OTR has been set or is proceeding.

• Flashes when all timer recordings have been finished.

• Appears during the recording process.

• Flashes when recording is paused.

• Appears when this unit is in DVD output mode and a disc is in the unit.

• Appears during duplication process.

• Appears when this unit is in VCR output mode and a cassette tape is in the unit.

• Appears during duplication process.

• Appears when this unit is in VCR output mode.

VCR

• Appears when the timer recording is proceeding for VCR.

• Appears when VCR is in timer recording standby mode.

• Flashes when a program cannot be per formed for some reason.

• Appears when this unit is in DVD output mode.

DVD

• Appears when the timer recording is proceeding for DVD.

• Appears when DVD is in timer recording standby mode.

• Flashes when a program cannot be per formed for some reason.

• Appears during VCR to DVD duplication process.

• Appears during DVD to VCR duplication process.

Display Message

DVD

• Appears when the disc tray is opening.

DVD

• Appears when the disc tray is closing.

DVD

• Appears when a disc is loaded on the disc tray.

DVD

• Appears when data is being recorded on a disc.

DVD

• Appears when HDMI output mode (480p) is selected.

DVD

• Appears when HDMI output mode (720p) is selected.

DVD

• Appears when HDMI output mode (1080i) is selected.

DVD

• Appears when HDMI output mode (1080p) is selected.

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Connection

Read this first:

1. Disconnect the AC power cords of the devices from the AC outlet.

2. Make the connection as illustrated below.

3. After making all the connections, connect the AC power cords of the devices.

• Connect this unit directly to the T V. If the RCA audio/video cables are connected to another VCR, pictures may be distorted due to the copy protection system.

Connecting to an External Tuner

RCA video cable

RCA audio cable

IN --- A UD I O --- OUT

IN --- VIDEO --- OUT

Rear of this unit

RCA audio cable

RCA video cable

AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN

RF coaxial

cable

ANT. IN

VIDEO OUTAUDIO OUT

external tuner

RF coaxial

cable

ANT. INANT.OUT

satellite

dish

cable TV

company

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Note(s)

• Required cables and connecting methods differ depending on the external tuner. For more information, please contact your ex ternal tuner provider.

With this setup:

• You can record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel on the ex ternal tuner. When using the external tuner connect the unscrambled cable signal to the external tuner and then send the output cable signal from the unit to the Cable Box. Be sure that the external tuner is turned On.

• You cannot record one channel while watching another channel.

Supplied cables used in this connection are as follows:

• RCA audio cable (L/R) x 1

• RCA video cable x 1 Please purchase the rest of the necessary cables at your local store.

TV Connection Overview

Refer to

page

If your device only has an ANT. IN jack

ANT. IN

page

Higher

Quality

Standard

Quality

If Your TV has

HDMI IN

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

S-VIDEO IN

AUDIO INLRVIDEO IN

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Connecting to a TV with an HDMI™ Compatible Port

• HDMI outputs the video / audio signals without conver ting to analog signals.

English

• No audio connection is required.

HDMI IN

Français

HDMI cable

HDMI OUT

Rear of this unit

Español

To play the digital video images of a DVD via an HDMI connection, it is necessary that both the player and the display device (or an AV amplifier) suppor t a copyright protection system called HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection system). HDCP is copy protection technology that comprises data encryption and authentication of the connected AV device. This unit supports HDCP. Please read the operating instructions of your display device (or AV amplifier) for more information.

Notes for HDMI Connection

• Because HDMI is an evolving technology, it is possible that some devices with an HDMI input may not operate properly with this unit.

• When using an HDCP-incompatible display device, the image will not be displayed properly.

• Among the devices that support HDMI, some devices can control other devices via the HDMI connector; however, this unit cannot be controlled by another device via the HDMI connec tor.

• When this unit’s HDMI connector is connected to a DVI-D compatible monitor (HDCP compatible) with an HDMI-DVI conver ter cable, the signals are output in digital RGB.

• If a power failure occurs or you unplug the unit, some problems in the HDMI set ting may occur. Please check and set the HDMI setting again.

Connecting to a TV with Component Video Input Jacks

Do not tilt the connector when inserting it into the HDMI jack, and make sure the shapes of the jack and the connector are matched.

Cables not included.

Please purchase the necessary cables at your local store.

HDMI Mode and Actual Output Signals

Press [HDMI] to select the HDMI output mode. The output mode changes as follows every time [HDMI] is pressed.

Front Panel Display Video Output Signal

480 Progressive

Press [HDMI]

• An HDMI mode which is not suppor ted by the display device will be skipped.

720 Progressive

1080 interlaced

1080 Progressive

RCA audio cable

AUDIO

OUT

Rear of this unit

RCA component video cable

DVD / VCR

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

(Green)

(Blue)

(Red)

/CB

/CR

AUDIO IN

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

(Green)

(Blue)

(Red)

/CB

/CR

Supplied cables used in this connection are as follows:

• RCA audio cable (L/R) x 1 Please purchase the rest of the necessary cables at your

local store.

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Connecting to a TV with an S-Video Input Jack

Connecting to a TV with Audio / Video Input Jacks

AUDIO IN

RCA audio cable

S-VIDEO

Rear of this unit

AUDIO

OUT

S-video cable

S-VIDEO IN

Supplied cables used in this connection are as follows:

• RCA audio cable (L/R) x 1 Please purchase the rest of the necessary cables at your

local store.

English

IN --- AUDIO --- OUT

IN --- VIDEO --- OUT

Rear of this unit

RCA audio cable

RCA video cable

AUDIO IN

Français

VIDEO IN

Español

Supplied cables used in this connection are as follows:

• RCA audio cable (L/R) x 1

• RCA video cable x 1

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Connecting to a TV without Audio / Video Input Jacks

English

VHF / UHF

Français

cable TV

company

antenna

Rear of this unit

external tuner

ANT. INANT.OUT

VIDEO OUTLRAUDIO OUT

RCA audio cable

RCA video cable

RCA audio cable

Set channel 3 or 4

ANT. IN

IN --- AUDIO --- OUT

IN --- VI D EO --- OUT

Español

RF coaxial cable

No Antenna (RF) Output!

If your TV only has an Antenna input (no A/V inputs), you will need an RF modulator (NOT INCLUDED) to connect this unit.

RF modulator

CHANNEL

VIDEO IN

Supplied cables used in this connection are as follows:

• RCA audio cable (L/R) x 1

• RCA video cable x 1 Please purchase the rest of the necessary cables at your local store.

Note(s)

• The RF modulator is not supplied with this unit. You need to purchase it at your local store.

• The quality of the picture may become poor if this unit is connected to an RF modulator.

AUDIO IN

ANT. IN

TO TV

ANT. IN

AUDIO IN TO TVANT. IN

RF modulator

VIDEO IN

RCA video cable

CHANNEL

Set channel 3 or 4

RF coaxial cable

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Digital Audio Connection

2 Channel Analog Audio Connection

Coaxial Cable Connection

Dolby Digital decoder

COAXIAL

digital audio

coaxial input jack

digital audio

coaxial cable

Rear of this unit

HDMI Audio Connection

AV receiver / amplifier with an HDMI input jack

HDMI IN

HDMI

cable

HDMI OUT

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL

RCA Audio Cable Connection

Stereo system

AUDIO IN

Analog audio

input jacks

RCA audio cable

Rear of this unit

AUDIO

OUT

English

Français

IN --- AU DI O --- OUT

IN --- VID E O --- OU T

Español

To set up “HDMI Audio” refer to pages 55 and 59. To set up “Dolby Digital” refer to pages 54 and 57.

Audio format

(disc)

Dolby Digital

LPCM

Dolby Digital

Setting of this unit

PCM

Stream Dolby Digital Dolby Digital

PCM

Stream

HDMI Digital Output

2channel PCM 2channel PCM

2channel PCM —

Actual Output

Cables not included.

Please purchase the rest of the necessary cables at your local store.

Note(s)

• The audio source on a disc in a Dolby Digital multi channel surround for mat cannot be recorded as digital sound by an MD or DAT deck.

• By connecting this unit to a Dolby Digital decoder, you can enjoy high-quality Dolby Digital multi channel sur round sound similar to movie theaters.

• Playing a DVD using incorrect set tings may generate noise distortion and may also damage the speakers.

Supplied cables used in this connection are as follows:

• RCA audio cable (L/R) x 1

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Before You Start

After you have completed all the connections, you must f ind the viewing channel (external input channel) on your TV.

English

Finding the Viewing Channel on Your TV

Examples of Input Mode Names for Common TV Brands

Admiral AUX Magnavox

Français

Curtis Mathis

LINE1, LINE2, 00, 90, 91, 92, 93

INPUT, TV/VCR, 00, 90, 91, 92, 93

Panasonic TV/VIDEO

RCA

Samsung TV/VIDEO

Español

Hitachi INPUT, AUX Sanyo VIDEO

Sharp 00

Sony

JVC

VIDEO, VIDEO1, VIDEO2, VIDEO3

Kenwood AUX Toshiba TV/GAME

LXI-Series 00 Zenith 00

AUX CHANNEL

INPUT, TV/VCR, LINE1, LINE2, 00, 90, 91, 92, 93

VIDEO1, VIDEO2, VIDEO3

1 After you have made all the necessary connections,

press [y] to turn On the unit.

2 Turn On your TV.

• If connected to your VCR, make sure it is switched Off or to standby mode before proceeding.

3 Press on the TV’s remote control, then press

channel down button repeatedly until the “Initial Setup” menu is displayed.

Initial Setup

OSD Language

English Français Español

Select the language for Setup display.

This is the correct viewing channel (external input channel) for the recorder.

• For some TVs, there may be a button on the T V’s remote control that accesses the exter nal input channel. It may be labeled “SOURCE”, “AV” or “SELECT”. In such a case, press it repeatedly. Refer to your TV’s User Manual for details.

• If more than 10 minutes have passed since you turned On the unit, you may see the screen saver instead of the “Initial Setup” menu.

Screen saver:

Note(s)

• Video input selection varies for different brand’s models of TVs.

• Consult your TV manufacturer if none of the above are successful.

4 Proceed to step 2 in “Initial Setting” (p.24)

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On-screen Display / Menu

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This unit uses the following on-screen displays and menus to easily guide you to the unit operations.

The on-screen displays give you the information on the loaded disc, the disc/file in playback, the HDMI status, etc.

The menus allow you to change the various kinds of settings for playback, recording, or editing to suit your preference.

The on-screen display changes in the following order as you press [DISPLAY].

OFF

VCR mode

VCR Information

0:00:00 HIFISP

12:00AM

English

Disc Information/Menu (only in DVD mode)

VCR Information (only in VCR mode)

Title Name Information (only in DVD mode)

(only when DVD-RW/DVD-R is in playback)

File Name Information (only in CD mode)

(only when a CD/DVD with JPEG files is in playback)

HDMI Information

(only for the images output through the HDMI output)

Disc Information / Menu

DVD mode

-RW

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• This is an example screen for explanation purposes only. Displayed items vary depending on the cassette tape you inserted.

• During stop mode or pause, VCR information is not available with HDMI connection.

1. Indicates the current video status.

2. Indicates the current time.

3. Indicates recording or playback mode

4. Indicates the tape counter.

5. Audio status of the current cassette tape.

Note(s)

• VCR infor mation does not appear on the screen when the unit is connected by an HDMI, component, or S-video cable, except during playback.

Title/File Name Information

Title Name Information

Title Name

My Title

File Name Information

File Name

My File

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Español

• This is an example screen for explanation purposes only. Displayed items vary depending on the disc you inserted.

1. Indicates the disc type and format mode.

2. Indicates the type of titles for VR mode DVD-RW.

3. Indicates the selected external input channel.

4. Indicates the recording mode and possible recording time

left.

5. Indicates the operation status.

6. Each icon means:

: Search

: Audio

: Subtitle

: Angle

: Repeat

: Marker

: Noise Reduction

: Zoom

7. Indicates the current title number/total number of titles,

the current chapter number/total number of chapters, and time lapse of the current title playback/ total duration of the title.

HDMI Information

Video Info. : 480p / YCbCr Audio Info. : Bitstream

1. Indicates the resolution of the HDMI output image.

2. Indicates the HDMI video format.

3. Indicates the HDMI audio format.

• “- - -” will be displayed when it does not have any information.

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Main Menu

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1 2 3 4 5 2 3

2 3 4 4

1 2

Press [SETUP] to display the “Setup” menu. The “Setup” menu provides entries to all main functions of the unit. Use [K / L] to select an item, then press [OK].

English

Français

1. General Setting:

To go to the general setting menu.

2. Timer Programming:

To program a timer recording.

3. Title List:

Español

To call up the title list.

4. DVD Menu:

To configure the DVD setting.

5. DISC Playback Mode:

To configure the disc playback setting.

• “DISC Playback Mode” is only available when an audio CD, or CD-RW/-R or DVD-RW/-R with JPEG files is inser ted into the unit.

1. Playback:

To configure the unit for disc playback.

2. Display:

To configure the On-Screen Display (OSD) screen.

3. Video:

To configure the video setting.

4. Recording:

To configure the unit for disc recording.

5. Clock:

To set the clock on the unit.

6. HDMI:

To configure the HDMI connection setting.

7. R ese t All :

To reset the unit to the factory default settings.

Setup

General Setting

Timer Programming

Title List

DVD Menu

DISC Playback Mode

General Setting Menu

General Setting

1 2

Playback Display

Video

Recording Clock

HDMI

Reset All

Parental Lock Audio Out Disc Menu Language Audio Language Subtitle Language Angle Icon Still Mode

DVD Menu / DISC Playback Mode

DVD Menu

Format

Finalize Disc Protect OFF ON

Delete All Playlists

DISC Playback Mode

Random Play

Program Play

DISC Playback Mode

Photo

7 5 8

Random Play Slide Show

1. Format: (DVD-RW only) Allows you to format the disc.

2. Finalize:

Allows you to finalize a disc containing recorded titles.

3. Disc Protect: (VR mode DVD-RW only) Allows you to protect a disc from accidental editing or

recording.

4. Delete All Playlists: (VR mode DVD-RW only)

5. Random Play:

Allows you to activate the random playback feature.

6. Program Play: (audio CD only) Allows you to activate the program playback feature.

7. P hoto : (JPEG files only) Allows you to configure settings for JPEG playback.

8. Slide Show: (JPEG files only) Allows you to select the display time for the slide show

mode.

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Switching DVD / VCR Mode

TITLE

Because this product is a combination of a VCR and a DVD recorder, you must first select which component you would like to operate.

Remote control

TITLE

How to Insert a Disc / Cassette Tape

How to Insert a Disc

1 Press [DVD]. 2 Press [A] to open the disc tray. 3 Place a disc on the disc tray with its label side facing up.

English

VCR button

DVD button

Front panel

VCR indicator

SOURCE button

DVD indicator

DVD mode

Press [SOURCE] on the front panel or press [DVD] on the remote control. (Verify that the DVD indicator is lit.)

VCR mode

Press [SOURCE] on the front panel or press [VCR] on the remote control. (Verify that the VCR indicator is lit.)

Note(s)

• You cannot switch component while the unit is in timerstandby mode.

• If you switch component during playback, the playback will stop.

Align the disc to the disc tray guide

4 Press [A] to close the disc tray.

• It may take a while to load the disc.

To eject the disc:

Press [A] to open the disc tray, then remove the disc before switching the unit to standby mode.

How to Insert a Cassette Tape

1 Press [VCR]. 2 Insert a cassette tape as illustrated below.

Cassette compartment

• Insert from the f lap side first with the window side facing up.

To eject the cassette tape:

Press [ C A] on the front panel or press [A] on the remote control.

Note(s)

• When the unit is in standby mode, press [ C A] on the unit as [A] on the remote control is not available.

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Magnavox MDR161V User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Safety Instruction

Contents

Features

Functional Overview

Connection

Before You Start