Magnavox MRV640 User Manual

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Magnavox MRV640 User Manual

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safety symbols

This “bolt of lightning” indicates tuninsulated material within your unit may cause an electrical shock. For the safety of everyone in your household, please do not remove product covering.

sThe “exclamation point” calls attention to features for which you

should read the enclosed literature closely to prevent operating and maintenance problems.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, this apparatus should not be exposed to rain or moisture, and objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should not be placed on this apparatus.

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.

For Customer Use

Enter below the Serial No. which is located on the rear of the cabinet. Retain this information for future reference.

Model No. ____________________

Serial No. ____________________

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Safety Information

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.

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. The set complies with the FCC-Rules, Part 15 and with 21 CFR 1040.10.

CAUTION: Visible and invisible laser radiation when open and interlock defeated. Do not stare into the beam. The beam is located inside, near the deck mechanism.

Special Information for Canadian Users

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

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.

Note to Cable TV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call the Cable TV(CATV) system installer 's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC (National Electrical Code) that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cableground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

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.

Declaration of Conformity

Model Number:

MRV640/17

Trade Name:

MAGNAVOX

Responsible Party:

Philips Consumer Electronics North America

 

P.O. Box 14810, Knoxville, TN 37914-1810, (865)521-4316

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.

7.Do not block any of the 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.

12Use only with a 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.

15.Battery usage CAUTION - To prevent battery leakage which may result in bodily injury, property damage, or damage to the unit:

Install all batteries correctly, + and @ as marked on the unit.

Do not mix batteries (old and new or carbon and alkaline, etc.).

Remove batteries when the unit is not used for a longtime.

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The remote control

MONITOR

Monitor: To switch between the internal tuner of the DVD recorder

 

(TV reception) and playback of the DVD recorder

 

 

STANDBY m

Switch on or off: To switch set on or off, interrupt menu function,

 

interrupt a programmed recording (TIMER)

 

 

TV/DVD

TV/DVD: To connect the antenna signal directly to the TV. This button

 

lets you switch between the DVD recorder and the antenna signal at

 

the TV. This function operates when the DVD recorder is connected to

 

the TV with only an RF coaxial cable.

 

 

T/C

Title/Chapter: To directly select a 'B'(title) or 'C'(chapter) in the

 

menu bar using B , A .

 

If ' ' appears in the display, the index menu of the loaded disc will

 

appear or an introduction will play. In this case, this function will not be

 

available.

 

 

PLAY MODE

Playback mode: To select Repeat, Shuffle, and Intro Scan

 

 

REC MODE

Recording mode (quality): To select the maximum possible

 

recording duration

 

 

0..9

Number buttons: 0 - 9 Use to select TV channels.

 

 

DISC-MENU

Disc Menu: To display the DVD menu or index screen

 

 

SYSTEM-MENU

System Menu: To display/hide the main menu (menu bar at top of

 

screen)

 

 

SELECT

Select: To select a function

 

 

OK

Store/Confirm: To store or confirm an entry

 

 

D C A B

Cursor : To move left, right, up, or down

 

 

RETURN

Back: To return to the previous menu step on a video CD (VCD). This

 

also functions with some DVDs.

 

 

CLEAR

Delete: To delete last entry or clear programmed recording (TIMER)

 

 

CHANNEL+

Plus: Next channel

 

 

CHANNEL-

Minus: Previous channel

 

 

PLAY/PAUSE G9

Play/Pause: To play a recorded disc.

 

When this button is pressed during playback, the disc is paused. You will

 

see a still picture.

 

When this button is pressed during recording, the disc recording is

 

paused.

 

 

N

Previous Chapter or Track/Reverse search:

 

Pressing this button twice during playback will return to the previous

 

chapter/track/ title or press this button once will return to the

 

beginning of the current title/chapter/track.

 

If this button is held down during playback, it will search the disc

 

backward.

 

If this button is held down during a still picture, the disc will play

 

backward in slow motion.

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O

Next Title/Chapter/Track/Forward search:

 

Pressing this button once during playback will jump to the next

 

Tiltle/Chapter/Track.

 

If this button is held down during playback, it will search the disc

 

forward.

 

If button is held down during a still picture function, it will search

 

forward in slow motion.

 

 

STOP h

Stop: To stop playback/recording, except with programmed recordings

 

(TIMER)

 

Holding down the button will open and close the disc tray.

 

 

REC/OTR n

Record: To record the current TV channel

 

 

EDIT

EDIT: To display the edit menu or set a chapter marker for a DVD+R

 

or DVD+RW

 

 

TIMER

TIMER: To make a TIMER programming with VCR Plus+® system /

 

without VCR Plus+® system or to alter or clear a programmed TIMER

 

 

Additional TV functions

This will only work with TVs with the same remote control code (RC5) (e.g. Philips TVs)

TV VOLUME q TV volume: Increase TV volume

TV VOLUME r TV volume: Reduce TV volume

For the following functions, you must hold down the side button DVD/TV and then select the function with the corresponding button.

0..9

Number buttons: 0 - 9: Use to select TV channels.

 

 

CHANNEL q

TV channel number: Select the next higher TV channel.

 

 

CHANNEL r

TV channel number: Select the next lower TV channel.

 

 

Front of the Recorder

STANDBY-ON m

Switch on or off: To switch the DVD Recorder off or on, interrupt a

 

function, or interrupt a programmed recording (TIMER)

 

 

OPEN/CLOSE J

Open/close disc tray: Open/close disc tray

 

 

PLAY/PAUSE G9

Play/Pause: To play a recorded disc/still picture

 

 

RECORD n

Record: Record the current TV channel

 

 

PREV N

previous chapter or track/reverse search

 

 

STOP h

Stop: Pause playback/recording

 

 

NEXT O

next chapter or track/forward search

 

 

At the lower right front corner

Yellow jack

Video input jack: Input for camcorders or video recorders (channel

VIDEO

number ' ')

 

 

White/Red jacks

Audio input jacks left/right : Input for camcorders or video

AUDIO left/right

recorders (Channel number ' ')

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Back of the Recorder

4MAINS

Power plug: Connection of the power cord here and to the power

 

outlet (120V/60Hz)

 

 

ANTENNA IN

Antenna input: Connect your antenna or Cable TV signal here

 

 

TV OUT

Antenna output: Connection to the TV with an RF coaxial cable

 

 

Input jacks (IN@EXT2)

S-VIDEO (Y/C)

S@Video input: Connection for an additional device (channel number

 

'EXT2'). Switching between jack S-VIDEO (Y/C) and VIDEO

 

(CVBS) is done automatically.

 

 

VIDEO (CVBS)

Video input (yellow jack): Connection for an additional device

 

(channel number 'EXT2')

 

 

L AUDIO R

Analog audio input (red/white jacks) underneath jack VIDEO

 

(CVBS) . Audio for jack VIDEO (CVBS) . Connection for an

 

additional device (channel number 'EXT2')

 

 

Input jacks (IN@EXT1)

AUDIO

Analog audio input (red/white jacks) next to jack COMPONENT

 

VIDEO Y PB PR : Connection for an additional device. Audio input for

 

component video (channel number 'EXT1')

 

 

COMPONENT

Component video input (red/blue/green jacks): Connection for an

VIDEO Y PB PR

additional device with component video outputs (channel number

 

'EXT1')

Output jacks (OUT@2)

S-VIDEO (Y/C) OUT

S@Video output: Connection for an S-video-compatible TV

 

 

VIDEO (CVBS)

Video output (yellow jack): Connection to a TV with video input

OUT

(CVBS, Composite Video)

 

 

L AUDIO R OUT

Analog audio output (red/white jacks) underneath jack VIDEO

 

(CVBS) . Audio for jack VIDEO (CVBS) OUT . Connection for an

 

additional device

 

 

Output jacks (OUT@1 480p/480i)

AUDIO OUT

Analog audio output (red/white jacks): Connection for an

 

additional device. Audio output for component video/progressive scan

 

 

COMPONENT

Component video output (red/blue/green jacks): Connection for

VIDEO Y PB PR

an additional device with component video/progressive scan outputs

OUT

 

Output jack (DIGITAL AUDIO OUT)

DIGITAL AUDIO

Coaxial Digital audio output: Connection for a digital audio device

COAX OUT

(amplifier/receiver)

 

 

The symbols on your DVD Recorder display

The following symbols may appear on your DVD Recorder display:

Multifunction display/text line •) Clock

•) Disc/Title play time •) OTR time

•) Title name

•) Display of the TV channel number / playing time / function. •) Display of information, warnings

IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIDisc bar: Displays the current position on the disc (disc pointer). Play/Record: single flashing segment at the current position. Pause: flashing segment on both sides of the current position. Stop: flashing segment at the current position.

TIMER

A recording (Timer) has been programmed

 

 

TV

Modulator is switched off . The antenna signal (RF signal) is only

 

connected to the TV when the modulator is switched off.

 

 

PRO

Component Video output set to 'Progressive Scan.' If this is not

 

displayed, the Component Video output is set to 'Interlaced.'

 

 

o(((

Remote control command has been sent

 

 

SAP

Secondary audio program from the tuner is selected

 

 

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Messages on your DVD Recorder display

The following messages may appear on your DVD Recorder display. If you name a disc, the disc

 

name will appear on the display panel as well.

 

 

 

 

The DVD Recorder is currently in the initial installation mode. Switch

 

 

on your TV and read section 'Initial installation' in chapter 'Installing

 

 

your DVD recorder.'

 

 

 

 

 

No signal or poor signal strength

 

 

 

 

 

The on-screen menu display is on.

 

 

 

 

 

Disc tray is opening.

 

 

 

 

 

Disc tray is open.

 

 

 

 

 

Disc tray is closing.

 

 

 

 

 

Disc is being read.

 

 

 

 

 

After a successful recording, the list of disc contents is updated.

 

 

 

 

 

After the first recording has been successfully completed on a new disc,

 

 

the menu structure is created.

 

 

 

 

 

The DVD/video cassette you are trying to copy is copy protected.

 

 

 

 

 

Please wait until this message disappears. The DVD Recorder is busy

 

 

processing another operation.

 

 

 

 

 

No disc has been inserted. If a disc has been inserted, then it is possible

 

 

that the disc cannot be read.

 

 

 

 

 

Information on the inserted DVD is displayed on the screen.

 

 

 

 

 

The DVD Recorder is busy making changes DVD-compatible.

 

 

 

 

 

Entire disc is being erased.

 

 

 

 

 

Inserted disc is new or has been completely erased (no recordings

 

 

present).

 

 

 

 

 

Disc cannot be recorded on.

 

 

 

 

 

The maximum number of titles has been reached for the disc. Each disc

 

 

can have a maximum of 48 titles.

 

 

 

 

 

The maximum number of chapters per title/disc has been reached. The

 

 

maximum number of chapters per title is 99, and 124 per disc.

 

 

 

 

 

Disc is full. There is no room for new recordings.

 

 

 

 

 

A disc with PAL recordings has been inserted and an attempt was made

 

 

to record an NTSC signal. Insert a new disc or use a disc containing

 

 

NTSC recordings.

 

 

 

 

 

A disc with NTSC recordings has been inserted and an attempt was

 

 

made to record a PAL signal. Insert a new disc or use a disc containing

 

 

PAL recordings.

 

 

An unauthorized action was attempted during recording (e.g. pressing

 

the OPEN/CLOSE J button).

 

 

 

An empty tile is selected.

 

 

 

An attempt was made to record on a protected disc during playback.

 

This message will also appear when an attempt is made to insert a

 

chapter marker( EDIT button).

 

 

 

An error occurred when writing the title. If this happens often, please

 

clean the disc or use a new one.

 

Read section 'Cleaning discs'.

 

 

 

An error occurred when writing the title. The recording will continue,

 

but the error will be skipped.

 

 

 

After the automatic channel search, the menu for setting the time/date

 

appears on the screen.

 

 

 

During automatic channel search, the detected TV channels are

 

counted.

 

 

 

It is not possible to close/open the disc tray.

 

 

 

The new recording will be added to the end of all recordings (SAFE

 

RECORD).

 

 

 

After the creation of the menu structure the disc is prepared.

 

 

 

The DVD Recorder has been switched on.

 

 

 

The DVD Recorder has been switched off.

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Table of contents

AIntroduction ....................................

3

Dear customer, ................................................................................................. 3

Compatible discs ..............................................................................................

5

Region codes .....................................................................................................

6

Technical data ...................................................................................................

6

Accessories ........................................................................................................

6

Important notes regarding operation ..........................................................

7

Cleaning discs ....................................................................................................

8

Special functions of your new DVD Recorder .........................................

8

BConnecting the DVD Recorder ...

10

Preparing the remote control for operation ...........................................

10

Connecting your DVD Recorder to the TV ............................................

10

Connecting with Component Video (Y PB PR) cable ............................

11

Connecting with S-Video (Y/C) cable ........................................................

13

Connecting with Video (CVBS) cable ........................................................

15

Connecting only with the RF coaxial cable ..............................................

16

CConnecting additional devices .... 18

Connecting an additional video recorder, DVD player .........................

18

Connecting the satellite receiver using video (CVBS) or S-video

 

cable ..................................................................................................................

19

Connecting additional devices with only an RF coaxial cable ..............

19

Connecting a camcorder to the front jacks .............................................

20

Connecting audio devices to analog audio jacks .....................................

20

Connecting audio devices to the digital audio jack .................................

21

DInstalling your DVD recorder ......

22

Initial installation .............................................................................................

22

Automatic TV channel search .....................................................................

24

Adding and deleting TV channels manually ...............................................

25

Setting the language .......................................................................................

26

Switching audio recording (Stereo, SAP) ..................................................

27

Assigning the VCR Plus+® channel numbers ............................................

28

Setting the time/date automatically ............................................................

29

Manually setting the time & date ................................................................

30

EInformation on the TV screen .... 31

Menu bar icons ...............................................................................................

31

Menu bar 1 .......................................................................................................

31

Menu bar 2 .......................................................................................................

31

Field for temporary messages .....................................................................

32

Status box ........................................................................................................

32

Disc type icons ................................................................................................

32

Disc status icons .............................................................................................

33

Tuner info box ................................................................................................

33

Timer info box ................................................................................................

33

FPlayback ........................................

34

General information regarding playback ...................................................

34

Inserting a disc ................................................................................................

34

Playing a DVD video disc ..............................................................................

35

Playing a DVD+RW or DVD+R .................................................................

36

Playing audio CDs ..........................................................................................

36

Playing MP3 CDs ............................................................................................

37

Playback of a (Super) Video CD .................................................................

38

GOther playback functions .............

39

Changing to a different chapter/track/title ...............................................

39

Disc search ......................................................................................................

39

Still picture .......................................................................................................

40

Slow motion ....................................................................................................

40

Search with time entry ..................................................................................

41

Repeating/Shuffle ............................................................................................

41

Repeat a specific segment A-B ....................................................................

42

Scan function ...................................................................................................

42

Camera angle ...................................................................................................

43

Zoom function ................................................................................................

43

Changing audio language ...............................................................................

44

Subtitles ............................................................................................................

44

HRecording ......................................

45

General information ......................................................................................

45

Recording without automatic switch-off ...................................................

46

Pausing recording ...........................................................................................

48

Recording with automatic switch-off (OTR one-touch-recording) ....

48

Preventing accidental erasing of discs ........................................................

49

Lining up recordings within a title (assemble cut) ..................................

50

Selecting the recording mode (picture quality) .......................................

51

IManaging disc content .................

52

General .............................................................................................................

52

Favorite Scene Selection ...............................................................................

53

Inserting chapter marker ..............................................................................

53

Hiding chapters ...............................................................................................

53

Deleting chapter markers .............................................................................

55

Changing the index picture ..........................................................................

55

Changing the menu background .................................................................

56

Splitting titles ...................................................................................................

56

Editing recording titles (name) ....................................................................

57

Playing the entire title ...................................................................................

57

Deleting recordings/titles .............................................................................

58

Disc settings ....................................................................................................

59

Changing disc name .......................................................................................

59

Finalize editing .................................................................................................

60

Finalizing DVD+R's ........................................................................................

60

Erasing DVD+RWs ........................................................................................

61

Table of contents

JProgramming a recording

 

(TIMER) ..............................................

62

General .............................................................................................................

62

Programming a recording with the VCR Plus+® system ........................

62

Programming a recording without the VCR Plus+® system .................

64

How to change or delete a programmed recording (TIMER) .............

65

Problem solving for programmed recordings ..........................................

66

KUser preferences ..........................

67

Picture settings ................................................................................................

68

Sound settings .................................................................................................

69

Language settings ............................................................................................

70

Additional settings ..........................................................................................

70

Disc feature menu ..........................................................................................

71

LAccess control (Child lock) .........

72

Child lock (DVD and VCD) .........................................................................

72

Activating/Deactivating the child lock ........................................................

72

Authorizing discs ............................................................................................

73

Locking authorized discs ...............................................................................

73

Parental control (DVD only) .......................................................................

73

Activating/Deactivating the parental control ............................................

74

Changing the country ....................................................................................

75

Changing the PIN ...........................................................................................

76

MBefore you call technical support

77

Table of contents

AIntroduction

Dear customer,

Instruction manuals are usually very dry since they are technically-oriented and often poorly translated. I have been employed for this reason.

Allow me to introduce myself.

My name is Phil. I will be guiding you through the instruction manual and try to be of help in operating your new device. At appropriate points along the way, I will be providing you with the following information:

(Question)?

Tip

Problem

Here I will be explaining

Here I will be giving you

Here I will help you find the

seemingly unimportant things.

instructions on functions that

cause of problems and their

 

help make it easier to use your

solutions.

 

DVD Recorder.

 

I hope you have lots of fun with your new DVD Recorder.

Phil

P.S.: If you have questions or if problems come up during operation, please see the helpful information in the chapter 'Before you call technical support'. If this doesn't help you resolve the problem, please call Magnavox at 1-800-705-2000.

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Introduction

3

 

Welcome to the large family of DVD owners.

Thank you for buying a MRV640/17 .

Please take the time to read this owner's manual before using your DVD Recorder. It contains important information and notes regarding operation.

The DVD Recorder should not be turned on immediately after transportation from a cold to a hot area or vice versa, or in conditions of extreme humidity.

Wait at least three hours after transporting the device. The DVD Recorder needs this to acclimate to its new environment (temperature, air humidity, etc.).

Your team hopes you will enjoy using your new DVD Recorder.

What is a DVD?

 

DVDs (Digital Versatile Discs) are the new storage medium that

 

combines the convenience of the Compact Disc with the latest advanced

 

digital video technology. DVD Video uses state-of-the-art MPEG2 data

 

compression technology that allows an entire film to be put on a single

 

5-inch disc.

 

How high is the resolution compared to VHS?

 

The crystal-clear digital pictures have a resolution of over 500 lines, with

 

720 pixels (picture elements) per line. This resolution is more than

 

double that of VHS and is superior to Laser Discs. The quality can be

 

compared to digital masters made in recording studios.

 

What is DVD+RW?

 

DVD+ReWritable (DVD+RW) uses phase-change media, the same

 

technology that formed the basis for CD-ReWritable. A high-power laser

 

is used to change the reflectivity of the recording layer. This process

 

means the disc can be recorded on more than a thousand times.

 

What is DVD+R?

 

DVD+R (recordable DVD). In contrast to DVD+RW, this disc can only

 

be recorded once. If a disc has not been finalized after recording, it can

 

continue to be recorded upon in the DVD Recorder. Old recordings can

 

be later deleted, but they cannot be overwritten. The deleted titles are

 

marked as 'Deleted title.'

 

For this disc to be played in a DVD player, it must be 'finalized' in the

 

DVD Recorder. After this has been completed, no further recordings

 

can be added.

 

What can my DVD Recorder do?

 

Your DVD Recorder is a Recorder and Player for digital video discs,

 

with a two-way compatibility to the universal DVD Video standard. This

 

means that:

 

•)existing pre-recorded DVDs can be played.

 

•)recordings made on your DVD Recorder can play on existing DVD

 

Video players and DVD-ROM drives. In some cases, the discs may have

?

to be finalized before they will play on other DVD players.

4

Introduction

 

Compatible discs

Using this DVD Recorder, you can play and record on the following discs:

Recording and Playback

DVD+RW (Digital Versatile Disc + Rewritable); can be recorded on over and over.

DVD+R (Digital Versatile Disc + recordable); can be recorded on once.

Playback only:

DVD Video (Digital Versatile Disc)

DVD-R (DVD-Recordable) Can only be played back when the recording was made in 'video mode' and the recording was finalized.

DVD-RW (DVD-Rewritable) Can only be played back when the recording was made in 'video mode' and the recording was finalized.

Audio CD (Compact Disc Digital Audio)

Super Audio CD (only plays the CD layer of a hybrid SACD)

Video CD (Formats 1.0, 1.1, 2.0)

Super Video CD

CD-R (CD-Recordable) with Audio/MP3 contents

CD-RW (CD-Rewritable) with Audio/MP3 contents

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Region codes

Because DVD films are usually not released at the same time in all regions of the world, all DVD players are keyed to a specific region code. Discs can be assigned an optional region code. If the region codes of the player and disc do not coincide, playback is not possible.

This device will only play Region 1 DVDs or DVDs manufactured to be played in all regions ('ALL'). DVDs from other regions cannot be played in this DVD Recorder.

The number within the globe represents the region of the world. Region 1 represents:

U.S, Canada, upper regions of North America, Bermuda, U.S. Virgin Islands and smaller regions near Australia.

Technical data

Voltage : 120/60Hz

Power consumption : 27W

Power consumption (Standby): Less than 3W (clock display off)

Measurements in inches (W/H/D): 17.12 x 2.78 x 13.58 (disc tray closed), 18.90 (disc tray open)

Weight without packaging approx.: 9.26 lb

Power failure/no power supply: Channel and timer data will remain stored for approx. 1 year, the clock data for approx. 12 hours.

Operating position: max. inclination of 10 degrees in any direction

Ambient temperature: 59 °F - 95 °F

Humidity: 25% - 75%

Accessories

Owner's manual

Warranty booklet

Quick Use Guide

Remote control and batteries

RF coaxial cable

Power cable

Audio cable (with red/white plugs)

Video cable (yellow plugs)

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Important notes regarding operation

Caution!

Visible and invisible laser radiation. When open avoid exposure to beam.

Because of the danger of eye injury, only qualified service personnel should remove the cover or attempt to service this device.

LASER

Type: Semiconductor laser InGaAlP (DVD), AlGaAs (CD) Wavelength: 660nm (DVD), 780nm (CD)

Output power (out of objective): 20mW (DVD+RW writing), 0.8mW (DVD reading), 0.3mW (CD reading).

Beam divergence: 82 degrees (DVD), 54 degrees (CD)

Danger: High voltage! Do not open!

There is a risk of an electrical shock!

The machine does not contain any components that can be repaired by the customer. Please leave all maintenance work to qualified personnel.

As soon as the DVD Recorder is connected to the power supply, there are some components that are in constant operation. To switch off the DVD Recorder completely you must disconnect it from the power supply.

If you disconnect the DVD Recorder from the power supply, pull out the power cord's plug from the wall outlet, not only the plug from the 4MAINS jack at the rear of the Recorder. Children playing near the device could suffer injuries at the free end of the cable.

This Owner's manual has been printed on non-polluting paper.

Deposit old batteries at the appropriate collection points.

Please make use of the facilities available in your country for disposing of the packaging in a way that helps protect the environment.

This electronic device contains many materials that can be recycled. Please enquire about the possibilities for recycling your old device.

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In a cabinet, allow about 2.5 cm (1 inch) of free space around the Recorder for adequate ventilation.

Make sure that air can circulate freely through the ventilation slots on the machine. Do not place the device on an unsteady base.

Make sure that no objects or liquids enter the Recorder. Do not place vases or similar objects on the DVD Recorder. If liquid spills into it, immediately disconnect the Recorder from the power supply and call service for advice.

Keep the DVD Recorder away from domestic heating equipment and other sources of heat, as well as direct sunlight.

Do not place any combustible objects on the device (candles, etc.).

Make sure children do not place any foreign objects into the openings or the disc tray.

Cleaning discs

Some problems occur because the disc inside the Recorder is dirty (frozen picture, sound disruptions, picture distortions). To avoid these problems, discs should be cleaned on a regular basis.

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When a disc is dirty, clean it with a soft cloth. Wipe the disc from the center to the edge in a straight line.

Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static sprays intended for analog discs.

Can I use a cleaning disc intended for DVD players?

 

Since the optical unit (laser) of the DVD Recorder operates at a higher

 

power than regular DVD or CD players, these kinds of cleaning CDs

 

may damage the optical unit (laser).

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Therefore, refrain from using a cleaning CD!

Special functions of your new DVD Recorder

Your MAGNAVOX DVD Recorder has special functions that will make day-to-day use of your new DVD Recorder easier for you.

This screen provides an overview of the disc. Each index picture represents a recording. At the right-hand side of the screen, a disc pointer graphically displays the duration and position on the disc of the selected recording.

This function can be used to delete commercial interruptions during a film, as well as other scenes. The corresponding scenes are marked, then skipped as desired. This is saved on the DVD so any DVD player will also skip these scenes. You must make edits compatible.

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MP3 files are highly compressed pieces of music. The amount of data of the original audio material is reduced by 1/10 of the original size using a special process. This enables you to fit up to 10 hours of music on a single CD.

These music CDs can be played using this Recorder.

As a rule, a recording is made at the current position. This is similar to a video tape, e.g. in the middle of the tape. By holding down the REC/OTR n button, the recording will be made at the end of all other recordings. This helps avoid overwriting previous recordings.

New recordings on a DVD+R will always be added after the end of all recordings.

The DVD Recorder can play DVDs and CDs. DVD+Rs and DVD+RWs made using this DVD Recorder can be played in most current (and future) DVD players.

This is a standard from Dolby Laboratories for the transmission of 5.1 channel sound. This acoustical playback system is used to transmit five full channels. In addition, one channel is used exclusively for low frequencies (effects). Speakers are positioned at front left, center, and front right, as well as rear left and right. This is currently the most common system, used in movie theaters.

This DVD Recorder records each sound in two-channel Dolby Digital on a DVD+RW.

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

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by US patent numbers 4631603, 4577216, 4819098, and 4907093, as well as other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is only intended for home use and other pay-per-view applications. Macrovision must provide written authorization for any other use. Changes to the device, reverse engineering, or disassembly is prohibited.

Simple programming system for DVD recorders. Simply enter the code associated with your television program. This number is located in your television listings magazine.

VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation. US patent Nr.: 6,466,734; 6,430,359; 6,091,882; 6,049,652; 5,335,079; 5,307,173

In order to identify your machine for service questions or in the event of theft, enter the serial number here. The serial number (PROD. NO). is printed on the type plate fixed at the rear of the recorder:

MODEL NO.

MRV640/17

PROD. NO.

..................

 

 

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BConnecting the DVD Recorder

Preparing the remote control for operation

The remote control and its batteries are packed separately in the original DVD Recorder packaging. You must install the batteries in the remote control - as described in the paragraph below - before use.

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Take the remote control and the enclosed batteries (2 AA).

Remove the battery compartment lid, insert the batteries as shown, then replace the battery compartment lid. Always install the +/- ends of the batteries as indicated inside the battery compartment.

The remote control is now ready to use.

Use it within approximately 16-32 feet (5 to 10 meters) of the Recorder.

'Correct aiming' of the remote control

 

In the following sections, you require the remote control for the first

 

time. When using the remote control, always aim the front part of it at

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the DVD recorder, not the TV.

Connecting your DVD Recorder to the TV

The necessary cable connections must be made before you can record or playback TV programs using your DVD recorder.

Connect the DVD Recorder directly to the TV. Connecting a video cassette recorder between the DVD Recorder and the TV could result in poor picture quality.

When you install your DVD Recorder for the first time, select one of the following options:

Connecting with Component Video (Y PB PR, YUV) / Progressive Scan (Y PB PR)

If your TV is equipped with Component Video (Y PB PR, YUV) / Progressive Scan (Y PB PR) inputs

Connecting with S@Video (Y/C)

If your TV is equipped with a S-Video (SVHS) jack.

Connecting with a Video (CVBS) cable

If your TV is equipped with a Video (CVBS) jack.

Connecting only with the RF coaxial cable

If your TV has only an Antenna-In jack (no other audio and video in jacks) or you do not wish to use any other cable; the TV's Antenna In jack may be labeled ANT IN, RF IN, 75 ohm, etc. Check your TV instructions for details.

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Connecting with Component Video (Y PB PR) cable

Component Video is the highest quality system for transmitting video by splitting the video signal into the Y (brightness), U and V (red minus brightness, blue minus brightness) components. The signals are sent over separate lines. These cables and the corresponding jacks are usually red, green, and blue.

In addition, the signal can be 'interlaced' or may use 'progressive scan.'

Interlaced

The regular video/TV signal is interlaced, i.e. the even and odd lines are formed as half pictures in an alternate fashion.

Progressive scan

With progressive scan, each picture is structured (approx. 50/60 times per second depending on the TV system) as a complete picture, i.e. the even and odd lines are formed together. Disruptive picture flickering is avoided as is the case with 100 Hz TV devices.

Have the following cables ready:

an RF coaxial cable (1, supplied), a power cable (2, supplied), a Component Video (Y PB PR) cable (3, red, green, blue plugs) or a corresponding video-compatible RCA cable, audio cables (4, red/white plugs).

1Remove the antenna or Cable TV signal from your TV. Insert it into the ANTENNA IN jack at the back of the DVD recorder.

2Connect one end of the supplied RF coaxial cable to the TVOUT jack at the back of the DVD Recorder and connect theother end to the antenna input jack on TV.

3Use the Component Video (Y PB PR) cable and connect one end to the red, blue, green COMPONENT VIDEO Y PB PROUT jacks at the back of the DVD Recorder and the other end

to the Component Video In jacks of the TV.

4If your TV set is equipped with a 'progressive scan' jacks, please use these jacks instead. (Usually called 'Video In Y CB CR'. Please

see your TV's instruction manual).

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Please note the color order

 

 

 

The colors of the jacks on the DVD Recorder must match those on the

TV (red-red/blue-blue/green-green). If they are not matched properly,

this could cause the color of the picture to be reversed or there could

be no picture at all.

 

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Connect audio cables to the

AUDIO OUT jacks at the back of

the DVD Recorder (next to

COMPONENT VIDEO Y PB PR

OUT ) and to the red/white Audio In jacks of the TV (usually called Audio in', 'AV in', please see your TV's instruction manual).

Switch on the TV.

If necessary, set the TV to the Component Video channel.

If necessary, see the operating instructions for your TV. Or, go to channel zero on your TV, then keep changing channels down until you see the DVD Recorder screens (when the Recorder is on). This is not channel 3 or 4 as it would be if you used only the RF coaxial cable connection.

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Connect the supplied power

cable to

the

mains

jack

4MAINS at the back of the DVD Recorder and to a power

supply.

 

 

 

 

 

The most important features of the DVD Recorder will appear

 

on the display.

 

 

 

 

 

After the initial installation is completed, this function will be

 

switched off. To switch on this function again, read in the section

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'Standby' in the chapter 'User preferences'.

 

 

 

Press STANDBY-ON m on the

recorder.

'

'

will

appear on the display.

 

 

 

 

Then, read 'Initial installation' in the chapter 'Installing your DVD recorder'.

Switching TV and DVD Recorder to 'Progressive scan'

The factory settings of the DVD Recorder are set to 'Interlaced'. If you selected the 'Progressive scan' connection during installation, you must switch the 'Component Video output' of the DVD Recorder and, if necessary, the 'Component Video input' of the TV to 'Progressive scan.'

Switching the TV

Please select 'Progressive scan' for the Component Video input on the TV. If necessary, see your TV instruction manual.

If your TV is equipped with separate input jacks for Interlaced and Progressive, connect the DVD Recorder to the jack that supports 'Progressive scan.'

Switching the DVD Recorder

1Disconnect the recorder's power cord.

2Hold down N on the front of the DVD Recorder while reconnecting the power cord. 'PRO' (progressive scan) will appear on the display.

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If you want to switch back, repeat

steps

1 and

2 .

'PRO'

 

(progressive scan) will disappear from

the

display.

The

DVD

 

Recorder is switched to 'Interlaced.'

 

 

 

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Connecting with S@Video (Y/C) cable

This connecting cable, also known as the SVHS cable, is used to transmit the brightness signal (Y signal) and color signal (C signal) separately. This mini DIN jack/plug is also called a Hosiden jack/plug.

Have the following cables ready:

an RF coaxial cable (1, supplied), a power cable (2, supplied), an S-video (SVHS) cable (3), an audio cables (4, with red/white ends).

1Remove the antenna or Cable TV signal from your TV. Insert it into the ANTENNA IN jack at the back of the DVD recorder.

2Connect one end of the supplied RF coaxial cable to the TVOUT jack at the back of the DVD Recorder and connect theother end to the antenna input jack on TV.

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Connect

an S-Video

(SVHS) cable to the S-VIDEO (Y/C)

OUT jack at the back of the DVD Recorder and to the S-Video

(SVHS) In

jack of the

TV (usually called S-Video in or SVHS in.

See your TV's instruction manual).

4Connect an audio cable to the red/white AUDIO L/R OUT jacks at the back of the DVD Recorder (next to S-VIDEO (Y/C) OUT ) and to the corresponding red/white audio input jacks of

the TV (usually called 'Audio in', 'AV in'. See your TV's instruction manual).

5Switch on the TV. Select the corresponding S-Video Input channel. For the channel number, please see your TV's instruction

manual.

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Connect the supplied power

cable to

the

mains

jack

4MAINS at the back of the DVD Recorder and to a power

supply.

 

 

 

 

 

The most important features of the DVD Recorder will appear

 

on the display.

 

 

 

 

 

After the initial installation is completed, this function will be

 

switched off. To switch on this function again, read in the section

 

'Standby' in the chapter 'User preferences'.

 

 

 

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Press STANDBY-ON m on the

recorder.

'

'

will

appear on the display.

 

 

 

 

Then, read 'Initial installation' in the chapter 'Installing your DVD recorder'.

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Connecting with Video (CVBS) cable

This cable, usually featuring yellow plugs, is used for transmitting the Composite Video signal (FBAS, CVBS). In this method of transmission the color signal and the brightness signal are transmitted on the same cable. Under certain circumstances, this may lead to problems with the picture, such as 'Moiré' patterns. However, it is one of the most common and likely connections to a TV.

Have the following cables ready:

an RF coaxial cable (1, supplied), a power cable (2, supplied), a video (CVBS) cable (3, with yellow ends), and an audio cables (4 with red/white ends).

1Remove the antenna or Cable TV signal from your TV. Connect it to the ANTENNA IN jack at the back of the DVD recorder.

2Connect one end of the supplied RF coaxial cable to the TVOUT jack at the back of the DVD Recorder and connect theother end to the antenna input jack on TV.

3Connect a video (CVBS) cable to the yellow VIDEO (CVBS) OUT jack at the back of the DVD Recorder and to the Video In

jack (usually yellow) of the TV (usually called Video in or AV in. See your TV's instruction manual).

4Connect an audio cable to the red/white L AUDIO R OUT jacks at the back of the DVD Recorder (under VIDEO (CVBS) ) and

to the corresponding red/white audio input jacks of the TV (usually called 'Audio in' or 'AV in'. See your TV's instruction manual).

5Switch on the TV. Switch the TV to the Video/Audio input channel. For the channel number, please see your TV's instruction

manual.

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Connect the supplied power

cable to

the

mains

jack

4MAINS at the back of the DVD Recorder and to a power

supply.

 

 

 

 

 

The most important features of the DVD Recorder will appear

 

on the display.

 

 

 

 

 

After the initial installation is completed, this function will be

 

switched off. To switch on this function again, read in the section

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'Standby' in the chapter 'User preferences'.

 

 

 

Press STANDBY-ON m on the

recorder.

'

'

will

appear on the display.

 

 

 

 

Then, read 'Initial installation' in the chapter 'Installing your DVD recorder'.

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Connecting only with the RF coaxial cable

USE THIS CONNECTION IF YOUR TV ONLY HAS A SINGLE ANTENNA IN JACK AND DOES NOT HAVE ANY AUDIO/VIDEO JACKS. Please observe that you must set the TV to the RF Input channel (channel 3 or 4 as with a VCR).

Have the following cables ready:

an RF coaxial cable (1, supplied), and a power cable (2, supplied).

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Switch off your TV.

Remove the antenna or Cable TV signal from the antenna input jack of the TV. Insert it into the ANTENNA IN jack at the back of the DVD recorder.

Connect one end of the supplied RF coaxial cable to the

TV

OUT jack at the back of the DVD Recorder and connect

the

other end to the antenna input jack on TV.

 

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Connect the supplied power cable to the mains jack

4MAINS at the back of the DVD Recorder and to a power

supply.

The most important features of the DVD Recorder will appear on the display.

After the initial installation is completed, this function will be switched off. To switch on this function again, read in the section 'Standby' in the chapter 'User preferences'.

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Press STANDBY-ON m on the recorder. ' ' will appear on the display.

Switch on your TV and select the channel normally used for DVD or VCR playback on your TV. Choose channel 3 or 4.

How do I switch the Recorder between channel 3 and 4?

The factory setting is for channel 3. However, if you would like to switch to channel 4, proceed as follows:

1 Hold 4 on the remote control while ' ' is displayed.

2' ' (channel 4) will appear on the display.

3If you want to switch back to channel 3, hold 3 . ' ' (channel 3)

will appear on the display.

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7Switch your TV to the selected channel (channel 3 or 4). Use therefor your TV remote control.

The DVD Recorder's menu for language selection will appear on the TV screen.

aI don't see a menu for language selection

 

b Check the cable connections.

 

b Is 'DVDR' (DVD Recorder operation) lit up in the display?

 

If not, press the TV/DVD button until 'DVDR' is lit.

Problem

b Change between channel 3 and 4 on the TV.

8Use the same TV channel number (3 or 4) in the future for DVD recorder playback.

Then, read 'Initial installation' in the chapter 'Installing your DVD recorder'.

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CConnecting additional devices

You can connect additional devices such as decoders, satellite receivers, camcorders, etc. to the

S-VIDEO (Y/C) ,

VIDEO (CVBS) , COMPONENT VIDEO Y PB PR and L AUDIO R ,

AUDIO jacks on

the recorder. Switching between S-VIDEO (Y/C) and VIDEO (CVBS) is

done automatically.

 

The DVD recorder must be connected directly to the TV (connect S-VIDEO (Y/C) OUT ,

VIDEO (CVBS) OUT , or COMPONENT VIDEO Y PB PR OUT directly to the TV). If there is a VCR in between, the picture quality may be poor because of the copy protection system built into the DVD recorder.

Can I also connect other devices with 'Progressive scan'?

The COMPONENT VIDEO Y PB PR In

jacks are only used for

 

'interlaced' signals. Signals using progressive scan cannot be processed by

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the DVD recorder.

 

Connecting an additional video recorder, DVD player

You can connect a VCR or a DVD player to the input jacks of the Recorder. Please use the S-VIDEO (Y/C) In jack and the L AUDIO R In jacks for SVHS video recorders.

Please be aware

Most pre-recorded video cassettes and DVDs are copy protected. When you attempt to copy them, the ' ' message will appear in the DVD Recorder display.

aWhen copying video cassettes, ' ' appears in the

DVD Recorder display

b Check whether the cable plugs fit correctly.

b If the recording is made from a VCR, adjust the "tracking" on the VCR.

b In case of bad, non-standard video input signals, the DVD Recorder may not be able to detect the signal.

aWhen copying from DVDs or pre@copied video cassettes, the

picture is grainy and the brightness fluctuates.

 

 

b This occurs when you attempt to copy copy-protected DVDs

or

 

video cassettes. Although the picture on the TV is OK, the recording

 

is distorted on a DVD+R or DVD+RW. Copy-protected DVDs and

Problem

video cassettes cannot be copied without these disruptions.

 

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