Magnavox MRD500VR User Manual

MRD500VR

Digital Video Disc Player
Video Cassette Recorder
AM/FM Radio Tuner

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Once your MAGNAVOX purchase is registered, you’re eligible to receive all the privileges of own­ing a MAGNAVOX product. So complete and return the Warranty Registration Card enclosed with
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Congratulations on your purchase,
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Know these

safetysymbols

This “bolt of lightning” indi-

cates uninsulated material
within your unit may cause an
electrical shock. For the safety
of everyone in your household,
please do not remove product
covering.

The “exclamation point”

calls attention to features
for which you should read the
enclosed literature closely to
prevent operating and mainte­nance problems.

WARNING: TO PREVENT
FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.

CAUTION: To prevent elec­tric shock, match wide blade of
plug to wide slot, fully insert.

ATTENTION: Pour éviter les
choc électriques, introduire la
lame la plus large de la fiche
dans la borne correspondante
de la prise et pousser jusqu’au
fond.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS

INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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Verification

Registering your product within
10 days confirms your right to
maximum protection under the
terms and conditions of your
MAGNAVOX warranty.

Owner
Confirmation

Your completed Warranty
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verification of ownership in the
event of product theft or loss.

Model
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Safety and General Information 3

Safety Precautions

Warning:To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Warning: Any unauthorized changes or modifications

to this equipment void the user’s authority to operate it.
Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Certification: Complies with 21 Center for
Radiation (CFR) chapter 1 subchapter J applicable at time of manufacture.

Laser Safety: This unit employs a laser. Only a qualified service person should remove the cover or

attempt to service this device, 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.
CAUTION:VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCK DEFEATED.
DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.THE BEAM IS LOCATED INSIDE, NEAR THE DECK MECHANISM.

Special Information for Canadian Users:This Class B digital apparatus complies with

Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

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 the receiver.

3) Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.

4) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Copyright Protection: Unauthorized copying, broadcasting, public performance and lending of Discs

are prohibited.This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method
claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and
other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision
Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by
Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Note to the Cable TV System Installer: This reminder is provided to call the Cable TV

system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code, which provides guidelines for
proper grounding – in particular, specifying that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding
system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as possible.

Declaration of Conformity

Model Number: MRD500VR
Trade Name: Magnavox
Responsible Party: Philips Consumer Electronics

P.O. Box 14810
Knoxville,TN 37914-1810
[phone]

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby", "Pro Logic", and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
"DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround" are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
Copyright 2003 Magnavox. All rights reserved.

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4 Table of Contents

General Information

Safety and General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Playable Discs and Video Cassettes . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Initial Setup

Hookups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-15

Antenna Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Speaker Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-18

Remote Control Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

First-time Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Basic Playback

Video Cassette Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Disc Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Basic Controls

Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22-23

Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24-25

Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Additional VCR Setup

Channel Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28-29

Clock (VCR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30-31

Language (VCR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

VCR Status Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Videotape Recording Options

Videotape Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Recording One Channel/Watching Another . . . . .35

One-Touch Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Rerecording (Tape Duplication) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38-40

DVD to Videotape Duplication . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Videotape Playing Options

Repeat Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Tape Counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Time Search, Index Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Special Effects Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Automatic Operation Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Additional VCR Features

Multi-Channel Television Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Hi-Fi Stereo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Speaker and Sound Settings

Digital Sound, Surround Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

DelayTime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-51

Speaker Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52-53

Disc Playback Features

DVD Disc Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Fast Forward/Reverse Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Title/Chapter Playback,Time Playback . . . . . . . . .56

Track Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Paused and Step-by-Step Playback, Resume . . . . .58

Repeat,A-B Repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Subtitles, Camera Angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Slow Motion, Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Programs, Random Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Parental Controls Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Parental Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Audio Language, Stereo Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

MP3/JPEG/Picture CD Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

MP3/JPEG/Picture CD Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

DVD Player Setup Options

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70-71

Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

On-Screen Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Black Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

AM/FM Radio

Selecting Radio Stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Preset Radio Stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Information You May Need

Glossary, Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Helpful Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78-81

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Information Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

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Introduction 5

VCR Features

• Automatic Head Cleaner

• Channel Setup

• English, French, and Spanish menus and displays

• Multi-Channel TV Sound

• 19 Micron head

• Recording: One-Touch and Timer

• Repeat Play

• Searching:Time, Index, Forward, and Reverse

• Slow Motion

• Still Picture

• Tape Counter

• Tracking Adjustment

Welcome!

This System combines a Digital Video Disc (DVD) Player, a Hi-Fi Video Cassette Recorder (VCR), and an AM/FM
Radio Tuner into one unit, letting you play DVDs,Audio Compact Discs (Audio CDs), and Video Cassettes on
one piece of equipment.
This DVD Digital Home Cinema System creates the same dynamic sound qualities that you find in cinemas and
incorporates some of the best features in home theater technology.
Read this owner’s manual carefully to learn how to use the features listed below.

DVD Disc Menus...

Some explanations in this manual describe DVD Disc menus. DVD manufacturers set the menus, which vary
among DVDs.All DVDs do not have menus. If the DVD has a menu, access it by pressing DVD, then
DISC/MENU on the remote control. Details are on page 54.

DVD Player Setup Menu...

Some instructions explain how to use the DVD Player’s Setup menu to set up features of the DVD Player or a
DVD.Access the DVD Player menu by pressing DVD, then SETUP/PROG on the remote control when playback is
stopped. Even if a feature is set in the DVD Player’s menu, it may not be available if the current DVD does not
include that feature.

Available Disc Features...

All features described in this manual are not available on every Disc. If the feature is not
available on the Disc, you cannot use the System to make it available.An “X” will appear in the
top right corner of the TV screen if you try to access a feature that is not currently available.

Disc Features

• Audio Language choices*

• Bit Rate display

• Camera Angle *

• Dolby Digital Sound*

• DVD to Videotape Duplication

• Dynamic Range Control

• Fast/Paused/Slow/Step-by-Step Playback

• Markers

• Parental Controls*

• Program Playback

• Random Playback

• Repeat, Repeat A-B

• Screen Saver

• Search (Title/Chapter,Time,Track)

• Subtitles*

• Zoom

* If available on the DVD

AM/FM Radio Tuner Features

• FM/AM radio • Preset programming of up to 40 radio stations

Package Contents

The following items are provided with your new System.

• Remote Control and two AA batteries

• One black RF coaxial cable, 75 ohm

• AM Loop Antenna

• FM Wire Antenna

• One set of Audio (red and white tips) and

Composite Video (yellow tips) cables

• Speaker and Subwoofer Cables

• Brackets and Screws

• This Owner’s Manual and Quick-Use Guide

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6 Playable Discs and Video Cassettes

Region Codes

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

The number inside the globe refers to a region of the world. Region 1 represents the United States, Canada,
upper regions of North America, Bermuda, the U.S.Virgin Islands, and small regions near Australia.
A DVD labelled for a specific region can only play on DVD Players with the same region code.

Color Systems

DVDs are recorded in different color systems throughout the world.The most common color systems are
NTSC (which is used primarily in the United States and North America), PAL, and SECAM.
This DVD Player uses NTSC, so DVDs you play must be recorded in the NTSC system.You cannot play DVDs
recorded in other formats.The color system of the DVD may be listed on the DVD or on the Disc case.

Playable Video Cassettes

The VCR of this System has a High Quality (HQ) system and is compatible with existing Video Home System
(VHS) equipment. Use only video cassettes that have the mark.The use of other tapes may result in poor

picture quality and excessive deposits on the video heads, which may not be covered by the warranty if damage
occurs.
The VCR also has a 19 micron head, which provides a better picture when you view tapes recorded in slow
speed (SLP).

Kodak Picture CD

This product complies with the KODAK Picture CD format and will display KODAK Picture CDs.The “KO D AK
Picture CD Compatible” logo is a trademark of Eastman Kodak Company and is used with permission.

Recordable

ReWritable

Playable Discs

The DVD Player will play Digital Video Discs (DVDs);Audio Compact Discs (CDs); Video CDs; finalized Digital
Video Discs Rewritable (DVD+RW); and finalized Compact Discs Rewritable (CD-RW) and Compact Discs
Recordable (CD-R), including Picture CDs.
To play a DVD, make sure it meets the requirements for Region Codes and Color Systems as described below.
Discs that have the following logos will play on the DVD Player. Other Disc types are not guaranteed to play.

DVD Video CD Audio CD CD-RW/CD-R DVD+RW Picture CD

DIGITAL VIDEO

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Hookups 7

Determining the best possible connection...

Your hookup will be determined by your existing equipment, especially your TV.These guidelines describe which
options have the best picture (video) and sound (audio) quality.You will not use all the jacks on the System.

If your TV only has an RF-style jack, usually labelled Antenna In, RF In, or 75 ohm, use the
System’s TV ANTENNA OUT jack to connect to the TV. This hookup provides both audio and
video in a single cable. Set your TV to channel 3 or 4 - the output channel of the System.This
connection allows you to use both the DVD and VCR features. Details are on page eight.

If your TV has Component Video In jacks (which could be labelled Y Cr Cb,Y Pr Pb, or YUV and may
be green, blue, and red), use the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr) for the best
picture quality.
If you use only this video connection, only the DVD picture will be available.To see DVD features on
the TV, set the TV to its Component Video In channel.

Details are on page 12.

If your TV has an S-Video In jack (which may be labelled Y/C or S-VHS), use the S-VIDEO OUT jack
for excellent picture quality. If you use only this video connection, only the DVD picture will be
available.To see DVD features on the TV, set the TV to its S-Video In channel.

Details are on page 13.

If your TV has a single yellow Video In jack (which may be labelled CVBS, Composite, or baseband),
use the yellow VIDEO (DVD/VCR OUT) jack for good picture quality.This connection provides a
picture for both the DVD Player and the VCR. Set the TV to its Video In channel.

Details are on page 11.

If you have a Stereo with a Coaxial Digital Audio In jack, this provides the clearest sound for the
DVD Player. Connect the System’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL jack to your Stereo. If you use
only this audio connection, only Disc sound (no VCR) will be available.

Details are on page 15.

If digital audio connections are not possible, connect the System’s red and white AUDIO (DVD/VCR
OUT) jacks to the Audio In jacks of your Stereo or TV. This provides sound for both the DVD
Player and the VCR.

Details are on pages 11-14.

Before you begin...

● Refer to the manuals of your TV, Cable Box, Stereo, or other devices as necessary. Note the style of jacks

and connectors on the other equipment. Determine how to choose different Audio and Video In channels on
your other equipment so you can see and hear the System playing on the TV, Stereo, etc.

● Disconnect all equipment from the power outlets. Connect the equipment to the power outlets only after

you have finished hooking up everything. Never make or change connections with equipment connected to
the power outlet.

Remember...

● Set the TV to the correct Video In channel. Such channels may be called AUX or AUXILIARY IN,

AUDIO/VIDEO or A/V IN, EXT1 or External In, etc. These channels often are located near channel zero. See
your TV owner’s manual for details. If you do not see the DVD or VCR playback on the TV, go to the lowest
TV channel (01 or 02) and change channels downward until you see the DVD or VCR picture on the TV. Or,
if your TV has only a single Antenna In jack and you are using the RF coaxial cable (as described on page
eight), set the TV to channel 3 or 4.
To find the right Audio/Video In channel, turn on the System. Press DVD to put the System in DVD mode.
With no Disc in the Player, a large DVD logo will appear on the TV screen when you get the TV on the
correct Audio/Video In channel or channel 3 or 4.

● Set a separate Stereo (if applicable) to the correct channel or “source” mode.

● Depending on your connection, you may need to purchase additional cables or adaptors.

● To use the VCR features, you must include a connection with the supplied yellow video cable

and red/white audio cables or with the supplied RF coaxial cable.

Once you determine the best option, find your choice on pages 8-15. Follow the specific steps for
the hookup you choose.

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8 Hookups (cont’d)

System to TV onl

y

Simplest connection using only the supplied black RF coaxial cable

This connection will let you use the features of both the VCR and the DVD Player.

VIDEO

TV ANTENNA

AUDIO

R L

PROGRESSIVE

OUT

IN

ANTENNA 75Ω

ANTENNA 75Ω

Y

Pb/Cb

Pr/Cr

FM

(75Ω)

DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL

S-VIDEO

OUT

VCR
IN

DVD/
VCR
OUT

COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT

AM

FL

FR

C

SL

SR

W

SPEAKER (4Ω)

P I

Antenna

or Cable TV

Signal

Back of TV

(example only)

ANTENNA IN

RF IN

RF coaxial cable

1

Disconnect the antenna or Cable TV signal from your TV and connect it to the TV
ANTENNA IN jack on the System.

2

Connect the supplied black RF coaxial cable to the System’s TV ANTENNA OUT jack
and to the Antenna In jack on the TV. The ANTENNA IN jack on the TV may be labelled TV IN,

RF IN, 75Ω (ohm), or ANT. IN. See your TV owner’s manual for assistance.

3

Set the P/I PROGRESSIVE switch on the rear of the System to I (Interlace).

4

You are ready to connect the AM and FM antennas and the Speakers. See pages 16-17
to connect these items.

5

When all connections are complete, plug in the power cords of the TV and the System.

6

Set your TV to channel 3 or 4. The System’s output channel is 3 when you purchase it. So, set

your TV to channel 3 when the System is new.
If you cannot use channel 3 at your TV, you can change the System’s output channel to channel 4.To
do so, press the VCR button to put the System in VCR mode.The red VCR light will be on the front
of the System. Insert a videotape and press PLAY

B to start playback. (You cannot change the
System’s output channel when you adjust the tracking manually. In this case, press STOP C to stop
the playback once.Then, press PLAY

B to start playback again.)

During playback, press and hold the (VCR) PLAY B button on the front of the System
for three to five seconds. Each time you do this, the System’s output channel switches between 3

and 4. Change your TV to channel 3 or 4 accordingly.
There is not a channel 3/4 switch on the System (as customary with most VCRs).

7

If you have not turned on the System already, go to page 19 to complete the VCR’s
First-Time Setup. This process sets up the TV channels and the language for the VCR menu.

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Hookups (cont’d) 9

Connecting the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver to the System and to a TV

This connection will let you use the features of both the VCR and the DVD Player.

• If your Cable Box/Satellite Receiver has Audio/Video Out jacks, use audio/video cables to connect them to the
AUDIO and VIDEO (VCR IN) jacks on the System.You will not need the RF coaxial cable as described at step 2.

Helpful Hint

1

Connect a Cable TV or Satellite signal to the IN jack on the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver.

2

Use an RF coaxial cable to connect the OUT Jack on the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver to
the System’s TV ANTENNA IN jack.

3

Use a second RF coaxial cable (one is supplied) to connect the System’s TV ANTENNA
OUT jack to the TV’s Antenna In jack.

4

Set the P/I PROGRESSIVE switch on the rear of the System to I (Interlace).

5

You are ready to connect the AM and FM antennas and the Speakers. Go to pages 16-17 to
connect these items.

6

When all connections are complete, plug in the power cords of the TV, Cable Box/Satellite
Receiver, and the System.

7

Set your TV to channel 3. If you cannot use channel 3 at your TV, you can change the System’s output

channel to channel 4. See step 6 on page eight for details.

8

If you have not turned on the System already, go to page 19 to complete the VCR’s First-
Time Setup.

With this connection . . .

● Select TV channels at the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver, not the System.To record or view TV channels:

1) Press VCR to put the System in VCR mode.The red VCR light will appear on the front of the System.

2) Press SKIP i /CH o or SKIP j /CH p to set the System to the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver
output channel (03 or 04).

3) Set the TV to the System’s output channel (03 or 04).

4) Select the channel you want to view/record at the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver.

● You may not view a channel other than the one you are recording.

● Program a timer recording for one channel at a time. Set your Cable Box/Satellite Receiver to the channel

you want to record.When you enter the channel you want to record in a timer recording, select channel 03
or 04 (the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver output channel). (This is step 8 on page 39.) Leave the Cable
Box/Satellite Receiver on for a timer recording.

VIDEO

TV ANTENNA

AUDIO

R L

PROGRESSIVE

OUT

IN

ANTENNA 75Ω

ANTENNA 75Ω

Y

Pb/Cb

Pr/Cr

FM

(75Ω)

DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL

S-VIDEO

OUT

VCR
IN

DVD/
VCR
OUT

COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT

AM

FL

FR

C

SL

SR

W

SPEAKER (4Ω)

P I

OUT IN

Back of TV

(example only)

ANTENNA IN

RF IN

RF coaxial cable

RF coaxial cable

Antenna or

Cable TV signal

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10 Hookups (cont’d)

1

Connect the Cable TV or Satellite signal to the System’s TV ANTENNA IN jack.

2

Connect an RF coaxial cable to the System’s TV ANTENNA OUT jack and to the IN
jack on the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver.

3

Connect another RF coaxial cable to the OUT jack on the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver
and to the ANTENNA IN jack on the TV.

4

Set the P/I PROGRESSIVE switch on the rear of the System to I (Interlace).

5

You are ready to connect the AM and FM antennas and the Speakers. Go to pages 16-17
to connect these items.

6

When all connections are complete, plug in the power cords of all equipment. Set the
Cable Box/Satellite Receiver to channel 3 (the System’s default output channel). Set the
TV to the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver’s output channel (03 or 04).

7

If you have not turned on the System already, go to page 19 to complete the VCR’s
First-Time Setup.

This process sets up the TV channels and the language for the VCR menu.

To watch one channel while recording another ...

1) Put the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver on channel 3 (the System’s default output channel). (To change it to
4, press and hold (VCR) PLAY B on the front of the System for 3-5 seconds during tape playback. Details
are on page eight.) Set the TV to the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver output channel (03 or 04).

2) Press VCR to put the System in VCR mode.The red VCR light will appear on the front of the System.

3) Press VCR/TV on the remote to choose VCR position.

4) Press SKIP i /CH o or SKIP j /CH p to select the channel you want to record at the System.
Press REC I or RECORD I to start the recording.

5) Press VCR/TV on the remote once to put the System in TV position.

6) Select the channel you want to watch at the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver.

System to Cable Box/Satellite Receiver and TV

This connection will let you use the features of both the VCR and the DVD Player.

VIDEO

TV ANTENNA

AUDIO

R L

PROGRESSIVE

OUT

IN

ANTENNA 75Ω

ANTENNA 75Ω

Y

Pb/Cb

Pr/Cr

FM

(75Ω)

DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL

S-VIDEO

OUT

VCR
IN

DVD/
VCR
OUT

COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT

AM

FL

FR

C

SL

SR

W

SPEAKER (4Ω)

P I

OUT IN

Back of TV

(example only)

ANTENNA IN

RF IN

Cable Box/Satellite Receiver

(example only)

RF coaxial cable

RF coaxial cable

Cable TV

or Satellite Signal

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Hookups (cont’d) 11

1

Connect the antenna or Cable TV signal to the System’s TV ANTENNA IN jack.

2

Connect the red and white audio cables (supplied) to the red and white AUDIO
(DVD/VCR OUT) jacks on the System and to the red and white AUDIO IN jacks on the
TV. Match the cable colors to the jack colors. If the TV has a single AUDIO IN jack, use the white

audio cable to connect the System’s white AUDIO L (left) (DVD/VCR OUT) jack to the TV’s AUDIO
IN jack.You will not use the red cable.

3

Connect the yellow video cable (supplied) to the System’s yellow VIDEO (DVD/VCR
OUT) jack and to the VIDEO IN jack on the TV. The VIDEO IN jack on the TV is usually

yellow and may be labelled CVBS, Composite, or Baseband video.

4

Set the P/I PROGRESSIVE switch on the rear of the System to I (Interlace).

5

You are ready to connect the AM and FM antennas and the Speakers. Go to pages 16-17
to connect these items.

6

When all connections are complete, connect the power cords of the TV and the System
to a power outlet.Turn on the TV and set it to the Audio/Video In channel. To find the

right Audio/Video In channel, turn on the System. Press DVD to put the System in DVD mode.With
no Disc in the Player, a large DVD logo will appear on the TV screen when you get the TV on the
correct Audio/Video In channel. Go to your lowest TV channel (01 or 02), then change channels
down until you see the DVD logo.

7

If you have not turned on the System already, go to page 19 to complete the VCR’s
First-Time Setup. This process sets up the TV channels and the language for the VCR menu.

Connecting the System to a TV that has Audio and Video In jacks

This connection will let you use the features of both the VCR and the DVD Player.

VIDEO

TV ANTENNA

AUDIO

R L

PROGRESSIVE

OUT

IN

ANTENNA 75Ω

ANTENNA 75Ω

Y

Pb/Cb

Pr/Cr

FM

(75Ω)

DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL

S-VIDEO

OUT

VCR
IN

DVD/
VCR

OUT

COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT

AM

P I

Antenna

or Cable TV

Signal

LEFT AUDIO IN

RIGHT AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN

LEFT AUDIO IN

RIGHT AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN

Back of TV

(example only)

yellow

video
cable

red/white

audio

cables

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12 Hookups (cont’d)

Connecting the System to a TV that has Component Video In jacks

VIDEO

TV ANTENNA

AUDIO

R L

PROGRESSIVE

OUT

IN

ANTENNA 75Ω

ANTENNA 75Ω

Y

Pb/Cb

Pr/Cr

FM

(75Ω)

DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL

S-VIDEO

OUT

VCR
IN

DVD/
VCR

OUT

COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT

AM

P I

Antenna

or Cable TV

Signal

LEFT AUDIO IN

RIGHT AUDIO IN

Cr/R-Y

Y

Cb/B-Y

LEFT AUDIO IN

RIGHT AUDIO IN

Y

Pb/Cb

Pr/Cr

Back of TV

(example only)

Component

Video

Cables

red/white

Audio

Cables

1

Connect the antenna or Cable TV signal to the System’s TV ANTENNA IN jack.

2

Connect the supplied red/white audio cables to the System’s red/white AUDIO
(DVD/VCR OUT) jacks and to the TV’s AUDIO IN jacks. Match cable colors to jack colors.

3

Connect component video cable to the System’s COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y Pb/Cb
Pr/Cr) jacks and to the COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks on the TV. Component Video In

jacks on the TV are usually red, blue, and green.

The Component Video connection only supplies video (picture) for the DVD Player of the System.To use the
VCR or see TV channels, you must connect the RF coaxial cable or the yellow video cable.To connect the RF
coaxial cable, see step 2 on page eight.To connect the yellow video cable, see step 3 on page 11. If you are
using the RF coaxial cable for VCR playback, choose channel 3 or 4 at the TV. If you are using the yellow
video cable for VCR playback, choose the Video In channel at your TV.

4

Set the P/I PROGRESSIVE switch on the rear of the System to I (Interlace).
Or, if your TV has Progressive Scan, set the P/I PROGRESSIVE switch to P (Progressive).

5

You are ready to connect the AM and FM antennas and the Speakers. Go to pages 16-17
to connect these items.

6

When all connections are complete, connect the power cords of the System and TV to
a power outlet.Turn on the TV and set it to the Component Video In channel for DVD
Player features. To help you find the Component Video In channel, turn on the System. Press DVD

to put the System in DVD mode.With no Disc in the Player, a large DVD logo will appear on the TV
screen when you get the TV on the correct Component Video In channel. Go to your lowest TV
channel (01 or 02) and change channels down until you see the DVD logo on the TV screen.

7

If you have not turned on the System already, go to page 19 to complete the VCR’s
First-Time Setup. This process sets up the TV channels and the language for the VCR menu.

8

Set DOLBY DIGITAL to OFF in the DVD Player’s Setup menu. Details are on page 72.

Playing a DVD when the settings are wrong could distort the sound or damage the speakers.

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Hookups (cont’d) 13

Connecting the System to a TV that has an S-Video In jack

VIDEO

TV ANTENNA

AUDIO

R L

PROGRESSIVE

OUT

IN

ANTENNA 75Ω

ANTENNA 75Ω

Y

Pb/Cb

Pr/Cr

FM

(75Ω)

DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL

S-VIDEO

OUT

VCR
IN

DVD/
VCR

OUT

COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT

AM

P I

LEFT AUDIO IN

RIGHT AUDIO IN

S-VIDEO IN

LEFT AUDIO IN

RIGHT AUDIO IN

S-VIDEO IN

Antenna

or Cable TV

Signal

Back of TV

(example only)

S-Video Cable

red/white

Audio Cables

1

Connect the antenna or Cable TV signal to the System’s TV ANTENNA IN jack.

2

Connect the supplied red/white audio cables to the System’s red/white AUDIO
(DVD/VCR OUT) jacks and to the TV’s AUDIO IN jacks. Match cable colors to jack colors.

3

Connect an S-Video cable to the System’s S-VIDEO OUT jack and to the S-VIDEO IN
jack on the TV. S-Video only supplies a DVD picture.To use the VCR or view TV channels, connect the RF

coaxial cable or the yellow video cable. To use the RF coaxial cable, see step 2 on page eight.To use the
yellow video cable, see step 3 on page 11. If you are using the RF coaxial cable for VCR playback, choose
channel 3 or 4 at the TV. If you are using the yellow video cable, choose the Video In channel at your TV.

4

Set the P/I PROGRESSIVE switch on the rear of the System to I (Interlace).

5

You are ready to connect the AM and FM antennas and the Speakers. Go to pages 16-17
to connect these items.

6

When all connections are complete, connect the power cords of the System and TV to
a power outlet.Turn on the TV and set it to the S-Video In channel for DVD Player
features. To help you find the right S-Video In channel, turn on the System. Press DVD to put the

System in DVD mode.With no Disc in the Player, a large DVD logo will appear on the TV screen
when you get the TV on the S-Video In channel. Go to your lowest TV channel (01 or 02) and
change channels down until you see the DVD logo on the TV screen.

7

If you have not turned on the System already, go to page 19 to complete the VCR’s
First-Time Setup. This process sets up the TV channels and the language for the VCR menu.

8

Set DOLBY DIGITAL to OFF in the DVD Player’s Setup menu. Details are on page 72.

Playing a DVD when the settings are wrong could distort the sound or damage the speakers.

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14 Hookups (cont’d)

Connecting the System to a TV and a Stereo

1

Connect the antenna or Cable TV signal to the System’s TV ANTENNA IN jack.

2

Connect the red/white audio cables to the System’s red/white AUDIO (DVD/VCR OUT)
jacks and to the Stereo’s red/white AUDIO IN jacks. Match cable colors to jack colors.

3

Connect the yellow video cable to the System’s VIDEO (DVD/VCR OUT) jack and to
the TV’s VIDEO IN jack. To use Component Video cable or S-Video cable instead for the DVD

Player, see pages 12-13.You still need the yellow video cable or RF coaxial cable for VCR features.

4

Set the P/I PROGRESSIVE switch on the rear of the System to I (Interlace).

5

You are ready to connect the AM and FM antennas and the Speakers. Go to pages 16-17
to connect these items.

6

After everything is connected, connect the power cords of the System,TV, and Stereo
to a power outlet.Turn on the TV and set it to the Video In channel. Go to your TV’s

lowest channel (01 or 02) and change channels downward until you find the Video In channel.
To find the right Video In channel at the TV, turn on the System. Press DVD to put the System in
DVD mode.With no Disc in the Player, a large DVD logo will appear on the TV screen when you get
the TV on the correct Video In channel.

7

If you have not turned on the System already, go to page 19 to complete the VCR’s
First-Time Setup. This process sets up the TV channels and the language for the VCR menu.

8

Set DOLBY DIGITAL to OFF in the DVD Player’s Setup menu. Details are on page 72.

Playing a DVD when the settings are wrong could distort the sound or damage the speakers.

VIDEO

TV ANTENNA

AUDIO

R L

PROGRESSIVE

OUT

IN

ANTENNA 75Ω

ANTENNA 75Ω

Y

Pb/Cb

Pr/Cr

FM

(75Ω)

DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL

S-VIDEO

OUT

VCR
IN

DVD/
VCR

OUT

COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT

AM

FL

FR

C

SL

SR

W

SPEAKER (4Ω)

P I

Back of TV

(example only)

VIDEO IN

VIDEO IN

Antenna

or Cable TV

Signal

Stereo

(example only)

LEFT AUDIO IN

RIGHT AUDIO IN

yellow Video Cable

red/white

Audio Cables

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Hookups (cont’d) 15

Connecting the System to a

TV and a Dolby Digital-compatible Stereo

Use Digital Audio connections

1

Connect the antenna or Cable TV signal to the System’s TV ANTENNA IN jack.

2

Connect a coaxial digital audio cable (not supplied) to the System’s DIGITAL AUDIO
OUT COAXIAL jack and to the COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO IN jack on the Stereo.

This digital audio connection only provides DVD sound.To use the VCR or view TV channels, connect the RF
coaxial cable or the red/white audio cables.To connect the RF coaxial cable, see step 2 on page eight.To
connect the audio cables, see step 2 on page 11.

3

Connect the yellow video cable to the System’s yellow VIDEO (DVD/VCR OUT) jack
and to the TV’s VIDEO IN jack. To use component video cable or S-Video cable instead for the

DVD Player, see pages 12-13.You need the yellow video cable or RF coaxial cable for VCR features.

4

Set the P/I PROGRESSIVE switch on the rear of the System to I (Interlace).

5

You are ready to connect the AM and FM antennas and the Speakers. Go to pages 16-17
to connect these items.

6

After everything is connected, plug in the power cords of the Stereo,TV, and System.
Turn on the Stereo and select its Auxiliary IN channel.Turn on the TV and set it to the
Video In channel.

To find the right Video In channel on the TV, turn on the System. Press DVD to
put the System in DVD mode.With no Disc in the Player, a large DVD logo will appear on the TV
screen when you get the TV on the correct Video In channel. Go to your TV’s lowest channel (01 or

02) and change channels downward until you see the DVD logo.

7

If you have not turned on the System already, go to page 19 to complete the VCR’s
First-Time Setup. This process sets up the TV channels and the language for the VCR menu.

Remember...

Some DVDs are recorded in 5.1 channel Dolby Digital Surround. Select 5.1 channel Dolby Digital Surround
Sound in the DVD Disc menu. If Dolby Digital Surround is not recorded on the Disc, you will not have
surround sound.
If your Stereo is Dolby-Digital compatible, set DOLBY DIGITAL to ON at the DVD Player. Details are on page 72.
Otherwise, set DOLBY DIGITAL to OFF. Incorrect settings could distort the sound or damage the speakers.

VIDEO

TV ANTENNA

AUDIO

R L

PROGRESSIVE

OUT

IN

ANTENNA 75Ω

ANTENNA 75Ω

Y

Pb/Cb

Pr/Cr

FM

(75Ω)

DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL

S-VIDEO

OUT

VCR
IN

DVD/
VCR

OUT

COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT

AM

FL

FR

C

SL

SR

W

SPEAKER (4Ω)

P I

VIDEO IN

COAXIAL DIGITAL

AUDIO IN

Stereo

(example only)

Antenna or

Cable TV Signal

Back of TV

(example only)

VIDEO IN

yellow Video Cable

Coaxial Digital

Audio Cable

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16 Antenna Connections

AM Antenna

1

Fix the antenna holder as shown.

2

Connect the supplied AM antenna to the AM jack,
then position it to receive the clearest sound.

FM Antenna

1

Connect the supplied FM antenna to the FM jack.
Extend the FM antenna wire and fix its end to the
wall.

VIDEO

TV ANTENNA

AUDIO

R L

PROGRESSIVE

OUT

IN

ANTENNA 75Ω

ANTENNA 75Ω

Y

Pb/Cb

Pr/Cr

FM

(75Ω)

DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL

S-VIDEO

OUT

VCR
IN

DVD/
VCR
OUT

COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT

AM

FL

FR

C

SL

SR

W

SPEAKER (4Ω)

P I

VIDEO

TV ANTENNA

AUDIO

R L

PROGRESSIVE

OUT

IN

ANTENNA 75Ω

ANTENNA 75Ω

Y

Pb/Cb

Pr/Cr

FM

(75Ω)

DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL

S-VIDEO

OUT

VCR
IN

DVD/
VCR
OUT

COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT

AM

FL

FR

C

SL

SR

W

SPEAKER (4Ω)

P I

• Do not place the AM antenna on
the System. Keep it as far as
possible from the System and the
speaker wires. Keep it away from
the AC power cords of the System
and other equipment.

• For better FM reception, connect
an outdoor FM antenna (not
supplied) to the ANTENNA 75
ohm jack.

Helpful Hints

VIDEO

TV ANTENNA

AUDIO

R L

PROGRESSIVE

OUT

IN

ANTENNA 75Ω

ANTENNA 75Ω

Y

Pb/Cb

Pr/Cr

FM

(75Ω)

DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL

S-VIDEO

OUT

VCR
IN

DVD/
VCR
OUT

COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT

AM

FL

FR

C

SL

SR

W

SPEAKER (4Ω)

P I

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Speaker Setup 17

Connecting the speaker wires to the speaker jacks

1

Connect the supplied speakers using the supplied speaker
wires. Match the colors of the wires to the colors on the
jacks.

Hold down the jack tab while inserting the stripped
portion of the speaker wire into the jack.Then, release
the tab. Make sure you do not insert the wire too far. None

of the rubber-coated wire should be clamped by the jack tab.

Setting up Surround Sound

Connect all the speakers and set up the System properly in order to
enjoy the Home Cinema experience.

1

Place the FRONT Left and Right speakers at equal distances
from the TV and at a 45-degree angle from the listening
position.

2

Place the CENTER speaker above or below the TV to localize
the sound.

3

Place the REAR (Surround) speakers at normal listening ear
level, facing each other or mounted on the wall. Use the
supplied mounting brackets to mount speakers to the wall.

4

Place the Subwoofer on the floor, near the TV.

• Connect the speaker wires
correctly. Improper connections
may short circuit the System.

• For optimal sound, use the
supplied speakers.

• Do not connect more than one
speaker to any pair of speaker
jacks on the System.

• Do not connect speakers with an
impedance lower than 6 ohms.

• Sit in your usual listening position
to set up the speaker balance.
Details are on pages 52-53.

• To avoid magnetic interference, do
not place the FRONT speakers too
close to your TV.

• Placing the REAR (Surround)
speakers farther from the listening
position than the FRONT and
CENTER speakers will weaken the
Surround Sound effect.

• Secure all speakers to prevent
accidents and improve sound
quality. Use the supplied mounting
brackets to mount speakers to a
wall. Details are on page 18.

Helpful Hints

Front

Speaker

(right)

Rear Speaker

(right surround)

Subwoofer

Center Speaker

FL (Front Left - white)

FR (Front Right - red)

C (Center - green)

SL (Surround/Rear Left - blue)

SR (Surround/Rear Right - grey)

W (Subwoofer - purple)

Speaker

Rear Speaker

(left surround)

OUT

IN

COMPONENT

TV ANTENNA

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

R L

DVD/
VCR

Y

OUT

VCR

Pb/Cb

IN

Pr/Cr

DIGITAL

S-VIDEO

AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL

OUT

PROGRESSIVE

P I

Front

(left)

AM

ANTENNA 75Ω

FM
(75Ω)

ANTENNA 75Ω

Front

Speaker

(left)

Subwoofer

Center Speaker

TV

Front

Speaker

(right)

VIEWING AREA

Rear Speaker
(left surround)

Rear Speaker

(right surround)

FL

FR

C

SL

SR

W

SPEAKER (4Ω)

18 Speaker Setup (cont’d), Remote Control Setup

Putting Batteries in the Remote Control

1

Remove the battery compartment lid on the bottom of

the remote control by pressing the tab, then lifting the lid.

2

Place two AA batteries inside the battery
compartment with their + and – ends aligned as indicated.

3

Replace the battery compartment lid.

Using the Remote Control

● Point the remote control at the System’s remote sensor (marked

IR, see page 24) when using the remote to operate the System. Do
not point the remote at the TV.

● Do not put objects between the remote and the System.

Recycling Guidelines/Battery Safety

●

Your new product and its packaging contain materials that can be
recycled and reused. Specialized companies can recycle your product
to increase the amount that needs to be properly disposed.Your
product uses batteries that should not be thrown away when depleted
but should be disposed of as small chemical waste. Please find out
about the local regulations on disposal of your old product, batteries,
and packaging whenever you replace existing equipment.

● Battery Usage CAUTION - To prevent battery leakage that may

result in bodily injury, property damage, or damage to the unit:
Install ALL batteries correctly, with the + and - markings on the
battery aligned as indicated on the unit;
Do not mix batteries, for example, old with new or carbon with
alkaline; and
Remove batteries when the unit will not be used for a long time.

1

2

3

Speaker setup

You can hang the front, center and rear (Surround) speakers on a
wall. Each speaker needs one screw (not supplied) for mounting.
Use the type and size of screw as shown at right.

1

Attach a supplied bracket to the back of each speaker
with one of the supplied screws.

2

Drive a screw into the wall. Make sure the screw and the

wall can support 11 lbs. (5 Kg.). Drive the screw until the
screw head extends about 0.1” (3.5 mm) from the wall.

3

Hook the slot in the speaker’s bracket onto the wall­mounted screw.

Caution

• Check the stability of the ceiling or wall. Magnavox is not liable for
accidents caused by insufficient stability of the ceiling or wall or for
improper mounting.

• The speaker may fall due to unstable mounting.

• If you need assistance, contact Magnavox.

• Do not modify or change the fittings of the supplied speakers,

mounting brackets, and screws. Use these brackets to mount the
supplied speakers only. Do not load anything else on these fittings.

• Do not step on or hang from the speakers. Pay special attention to
small children to ensure their safety.

1

2

3



First-time Setup 19

Before turning on your System, make sure batteries are in the
remote control and the TV and System are connected correctly.
You cannot program TV channels at the System if you are using a
Cable Box or a Satellite Receiver.You will change channels at the
Cable Box/Satellite Receiver.

1

Turn on the TV. Set it to channel 3 or 4 or its
AUDIO/VIDEO IN channel, depending on how you

connected the System to a TV.

2

Press STANDBY-ON

yy

to turn on the System, then

press VCR. The red VCR light and the red STANDBY-ON

light will appear on the front of the System.This display will
appear.

These menus may not appear if you have already
turned on the System (to find the Audio/Video In
channel of the TV, for example). Follow the steps on
page 28 to set up TV channels and page 32 to select a
language for the VCR menus.

3

Press o or p to select English, French, or Spanish as
the language for VCR on-screen displays and menus.
Then, press B.

4

Press B to begin channel programming. AUTO SETUP

will flash on the TV screen during the channel search.The
System will memorize all available channels.When channel
programming is complete, the lowest available channel will
appear on the TV. These channels will be available when you
want to watch TV while the System is in VCR mode. To put
the System in VCR mode, press VCR so the red VCR light
appears. Use the SKIP i /CH o and SKIP j /CH p
buttons to select memorized channels.To select non­memorized channels, use the Number buttons.

AUTO SET UP

LANGUAGE SELECT

ENGLISH
FRANCAIS
ESPAOL

[ON]

B

• To skip this feature and play a
tape immediately, insert a tape
with its record tab removed.

• To skip step 3, press DISC/MENU.
VCR menus and displays will be in
English.

• If you try to program channels
when there is no antenna or Cable
TV signal connected to the
System’s TV ANTENNA IN jack,
programming will stop.AUTO SET
UP will stop flashing. Connect an
antenna or Cable TV signal to the
System’s TV ANTENNA IN jack
and press B again.

• Repeat this process if the power
fails for more than 30 seconds.

• To stop the Channel Setup while
AUTO SET UP is flashing, press
DISC/MENU.

Helpful Hints

STANDBY-ON

TIMER SET

VCR/TV

SEARCH MODE

REPEAT

TUNER

3

456

789

SLOW

0

+10

2

1

VCRDVD

CLEAR

DISPLAY

SETUP/

PROG

TITLE RETURNMODE/SPEED

C-RESET

AUDIO/
BAND

ANGLE

SUBTITLE

ZOOM

DISC

MENU

OK

PAUSE

REW FF

PLAYSTOP

SKIP/

CH

SKIP/

CH

REPEAT

SOUNDSURROUND

+–

VOLUME

REC

A-B

1

Turn on the TV.

2

3-4

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20 Video Cassette Playback

Read and follow the steps below to play a tape.

1

Turn on the TV. Set it to channel 3 or 4 or its
AUDIO/VIDEO IN channel. This depends on how you

connected the System to a TV.

Details are on pages 8-11.

2

With the System’s power off, insert a tape in the
cassette compartment. The STANDBY-ON and VCR lights

will appear on the front of the System. If the tape’s record tab
has been removed, playback will start automatically.
Or, if the System’s power is already on, press VCR to put the
System in VCR mode.The red VCR light will appear on the
front of the System.

3

If play does not start automatically, press VCR, then
press PLAY B.

4

Press STOP C to stop playback.

5

Press REW h to rewind the tape.

6

After the tape stops, press STOP/EJECT C A on the
front of the System to remove the tape.

• Other tape playback features are
on pages 42-46.

• If AUTO REPEAT is ON, playback
will begin when you insert a tape,
even when the record tab is intact.
Details are on page 42.

• You must connect the System to a
TV using the RF coaxial cable or
the audio/video cables in order to
use the VCR features.These
hookups are explained on pages
eight and 11.

• You cannot use the VCR when the
System is in Tuner mode. If you fast
forward, rewind, or eject a videotape,
you may hear noise through the
speakers or some displays may be
incorrect.

• You cannot use the Tuner when the
System is in VCR mode. Make sure
you stop tape play before putting
the System in Tuner mode.

Helpful Hints

STANDBY-ON

TIMER SET

VCR/TV

SEARCH MODE

REPEAT

TUNER

3

456

789

SLOW

0

+10

2

1

VCRDVD

CLEAR

DISPLAY

SETUP/

PROG

TITLE RETURNMODE/SPEED

C-RESET

AUDIO/
BAND

ANGLE

SUBTITLE

ZOOM

DISC

MENU

OK

PAUSE

REW FF

PLAYSTOP

SKIP/

CH

SKIP/

CH

REPEAT

SOUNDSURROUND

+–

VOLUME

REC

A-B

1

Turn on the TV.

2

Insert a tape in the System.

3

6

Press STOP/EJECT C A on
the System.

4

5

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Before you begin, turn on the TV and set it to the correct Video In
channel. Details are on pages 7-15.

1

Press STANDBY-ON yyto turn on the System.

2

Press DVD so the red DVD light appears on the front
of the System.

3

Press OPEN/CLOSE A (to the right of the disc tray on the
front of the System) to open the Disc tray.

4

Place a Disc into the tray. If the DVD is recorded on only

one side, place the Disc in the tray with the label facing up and
the shiny side facing down.
Some DVDs are recorded on both sides. Make sure the label
of the side you want to play is facing up.

5

Press PLAY B. The tray will close and play will begin. If a

DVD menu appears instead, see page 54. With some Audio
CDs, play will not begin unless you press PLAY B.
You also can press OPEN/CLOSE A or press the tray toward
the System to close the tray.

6

Press STOP C to stop playback.

• An “X” may appear at the top
right corner of the TV screen when
you try a feature. Either the feature
is not available on the Disc, or the
System cannot access the feature
at this time.This does not indicate
a problem with the System.

• If a Disc is dirty or scratched, the
picture may appear distorted or
play may stop. Remove the Disc
and turn off the System.
Disconnect the power cord, then
reconnect it. Clean the Disc, then
turn on the System again and
reinsert the Disc.You may need to
repeat the System’s setup because
of the temporary power loss.

• When the DVD or CD light
appears on the display panel, the
Disc is loaded and ready to play.

• When you press OPEN/CLOSE

A

or PLAY B(DVD) on the front of
the System when the power is off,
the System will turn on in DVD
mode. Otherwise, the System will
turn on in the mode in which it
was turned off.

• Do not use the DVD Player
features when the System is in
Tuner mode.You may hear noises
through the speakers or the
displays may be incorrect.

Helpful Hints

Remember, the DVD Player of this

System will play only certain Discs.

See page six for details.

STANDBY-ON

TIMER SET

TUNER

VCRDVD

CLEAR

DISPLAY

SETUP/

PROG

TITLE RETURNMODE/SPEED

C-RESET

AUDIO/
BAND

ANGLE

SUBTITLE

ZOOM

DISC

MENU

OK

PAUSE

REW FF

PLAYSTOP

SKIP/

CH

SKIP/

CH

REC

5

3

Press OPEN/CLOSE A on
the front of the System.

4

Insert a Disc.

6

2

1

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STANDBY-ON

TIMER SET

VCR/TV

SEARCH MODE

REPEAT

TUNER

3

456

789

SLOW

0

+10

2

1

VCRDVD

CLEAR

DISPLAY

SETUP/

PROG

TITLE RETURNMODE/SPEED

C-RESET

AUDIO/

BAND

ANGLE

SUBTITLE

ZOOM

DISC

MENU

OK

PAUSE

REW FF

PLAYSTOP

SKIP/

CH

SKIP/

CH

REPEAT

SOUNDSURROUND

+–

VOLUME

REC

A-B

AUDIO/BAND Button

Press to choose a DVD audio
language or an Audio CD sound
mode. Details are on page 66.
Press to choose FM or AM in Tuner
mode. Details are on page 75.

SETUP/PROG Button

Press while play is stopped to access
the DVD Player’s Setup menu. Press
to preset radio stations in Tuner
mode. Details are on page 76.

DISPLAY Button

Press to see status displays.

Details are on pages 33 and 73.

TITLE Button

Press to see a DVD Title menu.

Details are on page 54.

DVD Button

Press before using the remote
control for DVD features. Press to
put the System in DVD mode.

sBKLButtons

Press to select an item in a menu.
In Tuner mode, press s or B to
choose a preset radio station.

REW h (rewind) Button

Press to fast reverse a DVD or
Audio CD. Details are on page 55.
Press to rewind a tape.

Details are on page 45.

SURROUND Button

Press to turn Surround Sound on
or off. Details are on page 49.

SOUND Button

Press to choose a Digital Sound
effect. Details are on page 49.

REPEAT Button

Press to play a Track,Audio CD,
Title, or Chapter repeatedly.

Details are on page 59.

SUBTITLE Button

Press to select a language for DVD
subtitles. Details are on page 61.

ANGLE Button

Press to see a DVD picture from a
different angle. Details are on page 61.

ZOOM Button

Press to enlarge the DVD, JPEG, or
Picture CD image.

Details are on page 62.

C-RESET/CLEAR Button

Press to remove VCR menus. Press
to reset the tape counter. Details are

on page 43.

Press to clear a menu setting.

TUNER Button

Press before using the remote
control for Tuner features. Press to
put the System in Tuner mode.

OK Button

Press to confirm or select menu
items.

PLAY B Button

Press to begin Disc or tape playback.

PAUSE k Button

Press to pause Disc playback or to
advance the picture one frame at a
time. Details are on page 58. Press to
pause or resume VCR recording.
Details are on page 34. Press to
pause a tape. Details are on page 45.

SLOW Button

Press to view a videotape in slow
motion. Details are on page 45.

SEARCH MODE Button

In DVD mode, press to search for a
specific Title/Chapter/Track/Time.
Details are on pages 56-57. In VCR
mode, press for a Time Search or an
Index Search. Details are on page 44.

A-B REPEAT Button

Press to set up A-B Repeat. Details
are on page 59.

VOLUME Buttons

Press to adjust the volume. Press “+”
to increase the volume. Press “–” to
decrease the volume.

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• For DVD Player features, press
DVD before pressing other
buttons.To put the System in DVD
mode, press DVD or SOURCE so
the red DVD light appears on the
front of the System.

• For VCR features, press VCR before
pressing any other buttons.To put
the System in VCR mode, press
VCR or SOURCE so the red VCR
light appears on the front of the
System.

• For Tuner features, press TUNER
before pressing any other buttons.
To put the System in Tuner mode,
press TUNER or SOURCE so the
red TUNER light appears on the
front of the System.

Helpful Hints

STANDBY-ON

TIMER SET

VCR/TV

SEARCH MODE

REPEAT

TUNER

3

456

789

SLOW

0

+10

2

1

VCRDVD

CLEAR

DISPLAY

SETUP/

PROG

TITLE RETURNMODE/SPEED

C-RESET

AUDIO/

BAND

ANGLE

SUBTITLE

ZOOM

DISC

MENU

OK

PAUSE

REW FF

PLAYSTOP

SKIP/

CH

SKIP/

CH

REPEAT

SOUNDSURROUND

+–

VOLUME

REC

A-B

STANDBY-ON yyButton

Press to turn the power on or off.

RETURN Button

Press to return to the previous level
of the DVD Player’s Setup menu or
to remove the Setup menu.

VCR Button

Press before using the remote
control for VCR features. Press to put
the System in VCR mode.

FF g (fast forward) Button

In DVD mode, press to fast forward
the Disc. Details are on page 55.
Press when DVD playback is paused
to start slow motion playback. Details

are on page 62.

In VCR mode, press to fast forward
the tape. Details are on page 45.

VCR/TV Button

With the System in VCR or DVD
mode, press to select VCR or TV
position.
Select VCR position in VCR mode to
watch a tape or to watch/record TV

programs (changing channels at the

System).
Select VCR position in DVD mode to
watch a DVD.
Use TV position to watch TV
channels (changing channels at the
TV) or watch one program while
recording another. Details are on page

35.

TIMER SET Button

Press to set a timer recording.

Details are on pages 38-40.

REC (record) I Button

Press to start a VCR recording.

Details are on page 34.

SKIP j/CH p and
SKIP i/CH o Buttons

In DVD mode, press to skip
Chapters or Tracks. In VCR mode,
press to change TV channels at the
System. In Tuner mode, press and
hold to search radio stations. Or,
press to increase or decrease the
frequency by one-tenth.

MODE/SPEED Button

Press to set a Program. Details are
on page 63. Press to start Random

play. Details are on page 63.
Press to select the VCR’s recording
speed (SP or SLP). Details are on

pages 34 and 77.

DISC/MENU Button

Press to access or remove a DVD
Disc menu or the VCR menu.

STOP C Button

Press to stop Disc playback, tape
playback, or recording.
In Tuner mode, press to stop
presetting radio stations.

Number Buttons

In DVD mode, press to select a
Track or Chapter for playback. Use
the +10 button for items 10 and
above. Details are on page 57. In
VCR mode, use to select TV
channels. Enter channel numbers as
a two-digit number for the quickest
results (to select channel 6, press
0,6). For channels 100 and above,
enter a three-digit number (for
channel 117, press 1, 1, 7). If you
have Cable TV, channels 1-125 are
possible. If you have an antenna,
channels 2-69 are possible.The +10
button has no effect in VCR mode.
In Tuner mode, press the Number
buttons to choose a preset radio
station.

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24 Front Panel

OPEN/
CLOSE

DVD/VCR/RECEIVER

STANDBY-ON SOURCE DVD VCR TUNER PLAY

IR

TIMER

REC

PLAY

SURR

VOL

POP OPTIMAL

JAZZ CLASSIC

STOP/EJECT

VIDEO AUDIO R

AUDIO L

RECORD

4 HEAD HI-FI STEREO

ONE TOUCH RECORDING • LONG PLAY

PROGRESSIVE SCAN

HEADPHONESTOP

MRD500VR

STANDBY-ON Button
and Light

Press to turn the power
on or off.The red light
appears when the power
is on.

OPEN/CLOSE A
Button (DVD)

Press to open or close
the Disc tray.

Disc Tray

Insert a Disc here.

Sound Lights

Each indicator lights according
to the sound effect you select
by pressing the SOUND
button on the remote.

Details are on page 49.

IR (Infrared)
Remote Sensor

Receives a signal from your
remote control so you can
work your System from a
distance. Point the remote
control toward the System’s IR
sensor, not your TV.

Display

Messages about current operations appear here.

Details are on page 26.

PLAY B Button (DVD)

Press to start Disc playback.

Details are on page 21.

STOP C Button (DVD)

Press to stop Disc playback.

Details are on page 21.

SOURCE Button
and Lights (DVD,VCR,TUNER)

Press to select DVD mode,VCR mode or Tuner
mode.The red DVD light appears in DVD mode. The
red VCR light appears in VCR mode.The red TUNER
light appears in Tuner mode.

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OPEN/
CLOSE

DVD/VCR/RECEIVER

STANDBY-ON SOURCE DVD VCR TUNER PLAY

IR

TIMER

REC

PLAY

SURR

VOL

POP OPTIMAL

JAZZ CLASSIC

STOP/EJECT

VIDEO AUDIO R

AUDIO L

RECORD

4 HEAD HI-FI STEREO

ONE TOUCH RECORDING • LONG PLAY

PROGRESSIVE SCAN

HEADPHONESTOP

MRD500VR

TIMER REC Light

This red light glows when the System is set for a timer
recording or during a One-Touch Recording.
It flashes if a timer recording is set but no tape is in the
System. It flashes when all timer recordings or One-Touch
Recordings are finished.

RECORD Light

This red light appears during VCR recording. It flashes when
recording is paused.

RECORD I Button (VCR)

Press once to start a recording. Press repeatedly to start a
One-Touch Recording. Details are on page 36.

PLAY B Button (VCR)

Press to play a video cassette. Press to release Slow, Search,
or Still mode and return to playback. Details are on page 45.

HEADPHONE Jack

Connect headphones (not supplied) here.When headphones
are connected, Surround Sound is not available.

AUDIO and VIDEO In Jacks

Connect audio and video cables coming from the audio and
video out jacks of a camcorder, another VCR, another DVD
Player, or audio system here.This will be useful if you want to
copy a videotape or watch material that is playing on other
equipment. Details are on page 37.

SURR (Surround) Light

This light appears when Surround Sound is On.

Details are on page 49.

VOLUME Dial

Turn clockwise to increase the volume;
turn counter-clockwise to decrease the
volume.The volume level will appear
briefly on the display panel.

STOP/EJECT CA Button (VCR)

Press once to stop tape playback.When
play is stopped, press to eject the tape.

Cassette Compartment

Insert a videotape here.

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26 Display Panel

OPEN/
CLOSE

DVD/VCR/RECEIVER

STANDBY-ON SOURCE DVD VCR TUNER PLAY

IR

TIMER

REC

PLAY

SURR

VOL

POP OPTIMAL

JAZZ CLASSIC

STOP/EJECT

VIDEO AUDIO R

AUDIO L

RECORD

4 HEAD HI-FI STEREO

ONE TOUCH RECORDING • LONG PLAY

PROGRESSIVE SCAN

HEADPHONESTOP

MRD500VR

Appears after the Disc tray closes if the tray is empty, if
there is an error reading the Disc, or if an unacceptable
Disc is installed.

Appears for five seconds to indicate SLP
as recording speed.

Tray is opening or is open.

Tray is closing.

Disc is loading.

DVD

Appears for five seconds to indicate SP as recording speed.

VCR

Display Messages

Appears when a videotape
is loaded.

Appears during repeat
play.

Appears during A-B
Repeat play.

Appears during play.

Appears when play is
paused.

CD appears when an
Audio CD is loaded.
VCD appears when a
Video CD is loaded.

DVD appears when a
DVD is in the System.

Indicates Dolby Digital is
available.

Indicates Dolby ProLogic
is available.

Indicates DTS is available.

Indicates a stereo broadcast

Indicates an AM station

Indicates an FM station

Shows elapsed playing time of current
Title/Track.When a Title/Chapter/Track
changes, the Title/Chapter/Track number
appears briefly.

PM: Indicates a PM time.
AM does not appear.
MHz: Indicates an FM station.
KHz: Indicates an AM station.

Indicates Repeat Title is active.

Indicates Repeat Chapter is active.

Indicates Repeat Track is active.

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