Magnavox MRD500VR - Dvd-video Player User manual

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Warning:To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Warning: Any unauthorized changesor 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 Japplicable at time of manufacture.
Laser Safety: This unit employs a laser.Only a qualified service person should remove the cover or
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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 causeharmful 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.
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General Information
Safety and General Information ............... 3
Table of Contents ......................... 4
Introduction ............................. 5
Playable Discs andVideo 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/VVatching Another ..... 35
One-Touch Recording ..................... 36
Rerecording (Tape Duplication) .............. 37
Timer Recording ...................... 38-40
DVD toVideotape Duplication ............. .41
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
SelectingRadioStations .................... 75
Preset RadioStations ...................... 76
Videotape Playing Options
Repeat Play ............................ .42
Tape Counter ................... . ....... 43 ....
Time Search, Index Search .................. 44
Special EffectsPlayback .................. ..45
Automatic Operation Features ....... _. .... .46
InformationYou May Need
Glossary, Specifications .................... 77
Helpful Hints ......................... 78-81
LimitedWarranty ......................... 82
Information Index ........................ 84

Introduction 5
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Welcome!
This Systemcombines a DigPcalVideo Disc (DVD) Player,a Hi-FiVideo Cassette Recorder (VCR), and an AM/FM
RadioTuner into one unit,letting you playDVDs, Audio Compact Discs (Audio CDs), andVideo Cassettes on
one piece of equipment,
This DVD Digital Home Cinema System creates the samedynamic sound qualiUes that you find in cinemas and
incorporates some of the best features in home theater technology.
Readthis owner's manualcarefullyto learn how to usethe features listed below.
VCR Features
•Automatic Head Cleaner
• Channel Setup
•English,French, and Spanishmenus and displays
•Multi-Channel'lV Sound
•19 Micron head
•Recording:One-Touch andTimer
Disc Features
•Audio Languagechoices*
• Bit Rate display
• CameraAngle *
• Dolby Digital Sound*
•DVD toVideotape Duplication
• Dynamic Range Control
• Fast/Paused/Slow/Step-by-Step Playback
• Markers
• Parental Controls*
•Repeat Play
•Searching:Time, Index, Forward, and Reverse
• Slow Motion
• Still Picture
• Tape Counter
• Tracking Adjustment
•Program Playback
• Random Playback
• Repeat, RepeatA-B
• Screen Saver
• Search (Title/Chapter, Time,Track)
•Subtitles*
• Zoom
*If availableon 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. "One set ofAudio (red and white tips) and
• Remote Control and two AA batteries Composite Video (yellow tips) cables
• One black RF coaxial cable, 75 ohm • Speaker and Subwoofer Cables
• AM Loop Antenna •Brackets and Screws
•FMWire Antenna •This Owner's Manual and Quick-Use Guide
DVD Disc Menus...
Some explanationsin this manual describe DVD Disc menus.DVD manufacturers set the menus,which vary
among DVDs.AII DVDs do not havemenus. If the DVD hasa menu, accessit by pressingDVD, then
DISC/MENU on the remote control. Details are onpage 54.
DVD Player Setup Menu...
Some instructionsexplain how to usethe DVD Player'sSetup 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 ifa feature isset in the DVD Player'smenu, it may not be availableifthe current DVD does not
includethat feature.
Available Disc Features...
X All features described in this manual are not availableon every Disc. If the feature is not
available on the Disc, you cannot usethe System to make it available.An "X" will appear in the
top right corner of the TV screen if you try to accessa feature that isnot currently available.

6Playable Discs and Video Cassettes
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Playable Discs
The DVD Player will play Digital Video Discs (DVDs);Audio Compact Discs (CDs); Video CDs; finalizedDigital
Video Discs Rewritable (DVD+RW); and finalizedCompact 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 Iogos will play on the DVD Player.Other Disc types are not guaranteed to play.
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Region Codes
This System has aRegion One (1) DVD Player.DVDs must be labeledforALL regions or for Region I in order
to playon the DVD Player.Youcannot playDVDs 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 playthe DVD in this
DVD Player.
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The number insidethe globe refers to aregion of the world. Region 1represents the United States,Canada,
upper regions of North America, Bermuda, the U.S.Virgin Islands,and small regions near Australia,
A DVD labelledfor aspecific region can only play on DVD Playerswith the same region code.
Color Systems
DVDs are recorded in different color systemsthroughout 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
TheVCR of this System has aHigh Quality (HQ) system and is compatible with existingVideo 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.
TheVCR 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 complieswith the KODAK Picture CD format and will displayKODAK Picture CDs.The "KODAK
Picture CD Compatible, logo isa trademark of EastmanKodak Company and is usedwith permission.

Hookups 7
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Determining the best possible connection...
Your hookup will be determined by your existing equipment,especially your T_.These guidelinesdescribe which
options have the best picture (video) and sound (audio) quality.Youwill not use all the jacks on the System.
If yourTV only has an RF-style jack, usually labelled Antenna In, RF In, or 75 ohm, use the
System'sTVANTENNA OUT jack to connect to theTV. This hookup provides both audio and
video in a single cable. Set yourTV to channel 3 or 4 - the output channel of the System.This
connection allows you to use both the DVD andVCR features. Details are onpage eight
_r _r _ _r If yourTV has ComponentVideo In jacks(which could be labelledY Cr Cb,Y Pr Pb,orYUV and may
be green, blue,and red), usethe COMPONENTVIDEO OUT jacks (Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr) for the best
picture quality.
If you use onlythis video connection, only the DVD picture will be available.To see DVD features on
the TV,set the'IV to its Component Video In channel.Detailsare Onp'ageiZ ....................
-k -k _ If yourTV hasan S-Video In jack (whichmay be labelledY/C or S-VHS),use the S-VIDEO OUT jack
for excellent picture quality.If you use onlythis video connection, only the DVD picturewill be
available.Tosee DVD features on theT_, set the'IV to its S-Video In channel.Detailsareon page 13.
9r _r Ifyour TV hasa singleyellowVideo In jack(which may be labelled CVBS,Composite,or baseband),
usethe yellow VIDEO (DVD/VCR OUT) jackfor goodpicture quality.Thisconnectionprovidesa
picturefor both the DVD PlayerandtheVCR.Set theTV to itsVideo In channel.
Detailsare onpage I 1.
"k _ "A" If you havea Stereo with a Coaxial DigitalAudio In jack,this providesthe clearestsoundfor the
DVD Player.Connect the System'sDIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL jackto your Stereo.If you use
onlythisaudioconnection,onlyDisc sound(noVCR) will be available.Detailsare onpage 15.
_lit llr If digitalaudio connectionsare not possible,connectthe System'sred andwhite AUDIO (DVD/VCR
OUT) jacksto the Audio In jacksof your Stereo orT_. This providessoundfor both the DVD
Playerand theVCR. Detailsareon pages11-14.
Before you begin..•
• Refer to the manuals of yourT_, Cable Box, Stereo, or other devices as necessary. Note the style of jacks
and connectors on the other equipment. Determine how to choose differentAudio andVideo In channels on
your other equipment so you can see and hear the System playing on theTV, Stereo, etc.
• Disconnect all equipment from the power oudets. Connect the equipment to the power oudets only after
you havefinishedhooking up everything.Never make or change connections with equipment connected to
the power ouder.
Remember,.
• Set the TV to the correctVideo In channel.Such channelsmay be calledAUX or AUXILIARY IN,
AUDIO/VIDEO orA/V IN, EXT1 or External In, etc.These channels often are located near channelzero. See
your'IV owner's manual for details.If you do not see the DVD orVCR playbackon theT_, go to the lowest
"IV channel (01 or 02) and changechannelsdownward until you see the DVD orVCR picture on the TV..Or,
ifyour'IV hasonly a singleAntenna In jack and you are usingthe RF coaxial cable (as described on page
eight), settheTV to channel 3 or 4.
To findthe rightAudio/Video In channel,turn on the System. PressDVD to put the System in DVD mode.
With no Disc in the Player,a large DVD logo will appear on the'IV screen when you get the TV on the
correct Audio/video In channel or channel 3 or 4.
•Seta separate Stereo (if applicable)to the correct Channelor "S0ur:ce_'mode.
• Depending on your connection,you may need to purchaseadditional cablesor adaptors.
•To use theVCR 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 pages8-|5. Follow the specificstepsfor
the hookup you choose.

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System to TV only
Simplest connection using only the supplied black RF coaxial cable
This connection will let you use the features of both theVCR and the DVD Player.
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4
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Disconnect the antenna or CableTV signal from yourTV and connect it to theTV
ANTENNA IN jack on the System.
Connect the supplied black RF coaxial cable to the System'sTV ANTENNA OUT jack
and to the Antenna In jack on theTV.TheANTENNA IN jack on theTV may be labelled'iV IN,
RF IN, 75_Z (ohm), or ANT. IN. See your TV owner's manual for assistance.
Set the P/I PROGRESSIVE switch on the rear of the System to I (Interlace).
You are ready to connect theAM and FM antennas and the Speakers. See pages 16-17
to connect these items.
When all connections are complete, plug in the power cords of theTV and the System.
Set yoLi_TV to channel 3 or 4. The System'soutput channel is 3 when you purchase it. So, set
yourTV to channel 3 when the System is new.
If you cannot use channel 3 at yourTV, you can change the System's output channel to channel 4.To
do so, press the VCR button to put the System inVCR mode.The red VCR light will be on the front
of the System.Insert a videotape and press PLAY I_ to start playback.(You cannot changethe
System'soutput channel when you adjust the tracking manually.In this case, press STOP • to stop
the playback once.Then, press PLAY I1_ to start playback again.)
During playback, press and hold the (VCR) PLAY I_ button on the front of the System
for three to five seconds• Each time you do this, the System'soutput 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 mostVCRs).
If you have not turned on the System already, go to page t9 to complete theVCR's
First-Time Setup. This process sets up theTV channels and the languagefor theVCR menu.

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Connecting the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver to the System and to aTV
This connection will let you use the features of both theVCR and the DVD Player.
Ba_J_ _IV
(exampleo_)
S_
Connect a CableTV or Satellite signal to the IN jack on the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver.
Use an RF coaxial cable to connect the OUT Jack on the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver to
the System'sTVANTENNA IN jack,
3
4
5
6
7
8
Use a second RF coaxial cable (one issupplied) to connect the System'sTV ANTENNA
OUT jack to theTV's Antenna In jack,
Set the P/I PROGRESSIVE switch on the rear of the System to I (Interlace).
You are ready to connect theAM and FM antennas and the Speakers. Go to pages t6-17 to
connect these items.
When all connections are complete, plug in the power cords of theTVp Cable Box/Satellite
Receiver, and the System.
Set yourTV to channel 3. If you cannot use channel3 at yourTV, you can changethe System'soutput
channel to channel 4. See step 6 on pageeight for details.
If you have not turned on the System already, go to page | 9 to complete the VCR's First-
Time Setup.
With this connection ...
•SelectTV channels at the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver,not the System.To record or view'IV channels:
1) PressVCR to put the System inVCR mode.The redVCR light will appear on the front of the System.
2) PressSKIP _/CH _ or SKIP _/CH _ to set the System to the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver
output channel (03 or 04).
3).Set the TV to the System'soutput 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.

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System to Cable Box/Satellite Receiver and TV
This connection will let you use the features of both theVCR and the DVD Playen
C_IeTV
or Sat_li_ S_r_l
Connect the Cable TV or Satellite signal to the System's TV ANTENNA IN jack.
Connect an RF coaxial cable to the System'sTVANTENNA OUT jack and to the IN
jack on the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver,
4
5
6
7
Connect another RF coaxial cable to the OUT jack on the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver
and to the ANTENNA IN jack on theTV.
Set the P/I PROGRESSIVE switch on the rear of the System to I (Interlace).
You are ready to connect the AM and FM antennas and the Speakers. Go to pages 16-t 7
to connect these items.
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).
If you have not turned on the System already, go to page t 9 to complete the VCR's
First-Tilde Setup. This processsets up the'IV channelsand the languagefor theVCR menu.
To watch one channel while recording another ...
1) Putthe Cable Box/Satellite Receiveron channel3 (the System'sdefault output channel).(To changeit to
4,pressand hold (VCR) PLAYI_ on the front of the Systemfor 3-5 secondsduring tape playback.Details
areon pageeight.)SettheTV to the CableBox/Satellite Receiver output channel(03 or 04).
2) PressVCR to put the SysteminVCR mode.The redVCR light will appear on the front of the System.
3) PressVCRiTV on the remote to chooseVCR position.
4) PressSKIP_/CH _ or SKIP_/CH v to select the channelyou want to record at the System.
PressREC•or RECORD • to start the recording......
5) PressVCR/TV on the remote onceto put the System inTV position.
6) Selectthe channelyou want to watch at the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver.

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Connecting the System to a TV that has Audio and Video In jacks
This connection will let you use the features of both theVCR and the DVD Player•
Antenna
or CableTV
Signal
yellow
video
cable
red/white
audio
BackofTV cables
(exampleonly)
Connect the antenna or CableTV signal to the System's TV ANTENNA IN jack.
2Connect 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 "IV has a singleAUDIO 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.
Connect the yellow video cable (supplied) to the System's yellowVIDEO (DVD/VCR
OUT) j_k and to theVIDEO IN jack on theTV. TheVIDEO IN jack on theTV is usually
yellow and may be labelled CVBS, Composite, or Basebandvideo.
Set the P/I PROGRESSIVE switch on the rear of the System to I (Interlace).
You are ready to connect the AM and FM antennas and the Speakers• Go to pages t6-17
to connect these items.
When all connections are complete, connect the power cords of the TV and the System
to a power outlet.Turn on theTV 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 theTV screen when you get theTV on the
correct Audio/Video In channel. Go to your IowestTV channel (01 or 02), then change channels
down until you see the DVD logo.
If you have not turned on the System already, go to page 19 to complete the VCR's
First-Time Setup. This processsets up the TV channels and the languagefor theVCR menu.

12 Hookups (cont'd)
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Connecting the System to aTV that has ComponentVideo In jacks
Antenna
or Cable TV
Signal
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(example only)
:om nent
Cables
Connect the antenna or Cable TV signal to the System's TV ANTENNA IN jack.
3
Connect the supplied red/white audio cables to the System's red/white AUDIO
(DVD/VCR OUT) jacks and to theTV's AUDIO IN jacks. Match cable colors to jack colors.
Connect component video cable to the System's COMPONENTVIDEO OUT (Y Pb/Cb
Pr/Cr) jacks and to the COMPONENTVIDEO IN jacks on theTV. ComponentVideo In
jackson the TV are usually red, blue,and green.
The Component Video connection onlysupplies video (picture) for the DVD Playerof the System.To use the
VCR or seeTV channels,you must connect the RFcoaxial cable or the yellow video cable.To connect the RF
coaxial cable, see step 2on page eight.To connect the yellow video cable, see step 3on page I I. If you are
using the RFcoaxial cable for VCRplayback, choose channel 3 or 4 at the T_.If you are using the yellow
video cathiefor VCRplayback, choose the Video In channel at your T_.
Set the P/I PROGRESSIVE switch on the rear of the System to I (Interlace).
Or, if yourTV has Progressive Scan, set the P/I PROGRESSIVE switch to P (Progressive).
You are ready to connect the AM and FM antennas and the Speakers. Go to pages t6-17
to connect these items.
When all connections are complete, connect the power cords of the System andTV to
a power outlet.Turn on theTV and setit to the ComponentVideo In channel for DVD
Player features. To help you find the ComponentVideo In channel, turn on the System.Press DVD
to put the System in DVD mode.With no Disc inthe Player,a large DVD logo will appear on theTV
screen when you get theTV on the correct ComponentVideo In channel. Go to your lowest TV
channel (01 or 02) and changechannels down until you see the DVD logo on the'IV screen.
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 languagefor theVCR menu.
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.

Antenna
or CableTV
Signal
S-Video Cable
BackofTV
(example only)
red/white
Audio Cables
Connect the antenna or CableTV signal to the System'sTVANTENNA IN jack.
2
3
4
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.
Connect an S-Video cable to the System's S-VIDEO OUT jack and to the S-VIDEO IN
jack on the TV. S-Videoonlysupplies aDVD picture.To use the VCR or viewTV channels, connect the RF
coaxial cable or the yellow video cable. Touse the RF coaxial cable, see step 2 on page eight.To use the
yellow video cable, see step 3 on page 1I. If you are using the RFcoaxial cable for VCRplayback, choose
channel 3_or4 at the T_.If you are using the yellow video cable, choose the Video In channel at your TV.
Set the P/I PROGRESSIVE switch on the rear of the System to I (Interlace).
5
6
7
8
You are ready to connect theAM and FM antennas and the Speakers. Go to pages 16-17
to connect these items.
When all connections are complete, connect the power cords of the System and TV to
a power outlet.Turn on theTV and set it to the S-Video In channel for DVD Player
features. To help you find the right S-Video In channel, turnon the System. Press DVD to put the
System in DVD mode.With no Disc in the player, a large DVD logo will appear on theTV screen
when you get theTV on the S-Video In channel.Go to your IowestTV channel (01 or 02) and
change channels down until you see the DVD logo on the TV screen.
If you have not turned on the System already, go to page 19 to complete theVCR's
First-Time Setup. This process sets up the'IV channels and the languagefor the VCR menu.
Set DOLBY DIGITAL to OFF in the DVD Player's Setup menu. Details are on page 72.
Playing aDVD when the settings are wrong could distort the sound or damage the speakers.

14 Hookups (cant'd)
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Connecting the System to aTV and a Stereo
VJt_OlU
Back ofTV
(example only)
_yeliow Video Cable
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red/white
Audio Cables Stereo
Connect the antenna or CableTV signal to the System'sTVANTENNA IN jack.
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. Hatch cable colors to jack colors.
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Connect the yellow video cable to the System'sVIDEO (DVD/VCR OUT) jack and to
the TV'sVIDEO IN jack. To use ComponentVideo 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.
Set the P/I PROGRESSIVE switch on the rear of the System to I (Interlace).
You are ready to connect the AM and FM antennas and the Speakers• Go to pages 16-17
to connect these items.
After everything is connected, connect the power cords of the System,TV, and Stereo
to apower outlet.Turn on the'IV and set it to theVideo In channel. Go to your TV's
lowest channel (01 or 02) and changechannels downward until you find theVideo In channel.
To find the rightVideo In channel at theTV, turn on the System.Press DVD to put the System in
DVD mode.With no Disc in the Player,alarge DVD logo will appear on the'IV screen when you get
' theTV on the correctVideo In channel. ' ......................
If you have not turned on the System already, go to page 19 to complete theVCR's
First-Time Setup. This processsets up the TV channels and the languagefor theVCR menu.
Set DOLBY DIGITAL to OFF in the DVD Player's Setup menu. Details are on page 72.
Playinga DVD when the settings are wrong could distort the sound or damage the speakers.

Hookups(cant'd) 15
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Connectine the System to aTV and a Dolby Digital-compatible Stereo
Use Digital Audio connections
Back ofTV
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Coaxial Dt iral
Audio C_e Stereo
(example only)
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Connect the antenna or CableTV signal to the System'sTVANTENNA IN jack.
2
3
4
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 onlyprovides DVD sound.Tousethe VCRor viewTV channels, connect the RF
coaxial cable or the red/white audio cables.To connect the RFcoaxial cable, see step 2 on page eight.To
connect the audio cables,see step 2 on page 1I.
Connect the yellow video cable to the System's yellowVIDEO (DVD/VCR OUT) jack
and to theTV'sVIDEO 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 forVCR features.
Set the P/I PROGRESSIVE switch on the rear of the System to I (Interlace).
5
6You are ready to connect theAM and FM antennas and the Speakers. Go to pages 16-17
to connect these items.
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 theTV and set it to the
Video In channel. To find the right Video In channel on the T_, 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 theTY
Iscreen 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.
if you have not turned on the System already, go to page t9 to complete theVCR's
First-Time Setup. This processsetsup theTV channelsandthe languagefor theVCR menu.
Remember.,.
SomeDVDs arerecordedin5.1channelDolby Digital Surround.Select5.1channelDolby Digital Surround
Soundin the DVD Disc menu.If Dolby DigitalSurround is not recorded on the Disc,you will not have
surround sound.
Ifyour StereoisDolby-Digitalcompatible,set DOLBYDIGITALto ON at the DVD Rayer.Detai_areonpage72.
umerwise,setDOLBYDIGITALto OFEIncorrectsettingscould distort the sound or damagethe speakers.

16 Antenna Connections
Connect thesupplied AM antenna to the AM jack,
then position it to receive the clearest sound.
FM Antenna
Connect the supplied FM antenna to the FM jack.
Extend the FM antenna wire and fix its end to the
wall.
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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
ohmjack.

Speaker Setup 17
Connecting the speaker wires to the speaker jacks
Connect the suppliedspeakers 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.
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Setting up Surround Sound
Connect all the speakers and set up the System properly in order to
enjoy the Home Cinema experience.
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Place the FRONT Left and Right speakers at equal distances
from theTV and at a 45-degree angle from the listening
position.
Place the CENTER speaker above or below theTV to localize
the sound.
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.
Place the Subwoofer on the floor, near the "IV.
ce_ sp_er
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.
Toavoid magnetic interference, do
not place the FRONT speakers too
closeto your T_.
Placing the REAR (Surround)
speakersfarther from the listening
position than the FRONT and
CENTERspeakers will weaken the
Surround Sound effect.
•Secureall speakers to prevent
accidents and improvesound
quality.Use the supplied mounting
brackets to mount speakers to a
wall. Details are on page 18.

18 Speaker Setup (cont'd), Remote Control Setup
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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.
Attach a supplied bracket to the back of each speaker
with one of the supplied screws.
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.
Hook the slot in the speaker's bracket onto the wall-
mounted screw.
Caution
•Check the stability of the ceiling or wall Magnavox is not liable for
accidents caused by insufficientstability 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 e!se on these fittings.
•Do not step on or hang from the speakers. Payspecial attention to
small children to ensure their safety.
0,1" (0,2ram)
0"2_(Smm) _.4. (-9"ram) ,
Min. 0.9" (22 ram)
Wall surf_ce__
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Putting Batteries in the Remote Control
Remove the battery compartment lid on the bottom of
the remote control by pressingthe tab, then liftingthe lid.
2
3Place two AA batteries inside the battery
compartment with their + and - ends aligned as indicated.
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,r_emote at theTV.
•Do not put objects between the remote and the System.
Recycling Guidelines/Battery Safety
•Your new product andits packagingcontain materialsthat can be
recycled and reused.Specialized companiescanrecycle your product
to increasethe amountthat needs to be properly disposed.Your
product usesbatteries that should not be thrown away when depleted
but should be disposed of assmall chemical waste. Pleasefind out
about the local regulations on disposal of your old product, batteries,
and packagingwhenever you replace existing equ!Pment. ..............
•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.
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Before turning on your System, make sure batteries are in the
remote control and the "IV and System are connected correctly.
You cannot program TV channelsat the System if you are using a
Cable Box or a Satellite Receiver.You will change channels at the
Cable Box/Satellite Receiver.
Turn on theTV.
Turn on theTV. Set it to channel 3 or 4 or its
AUDIO/VIDEO IN channel_ depending on how you
connected the System to a'lV.
Press STANDBY-ON O 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 displaywill....
appear.
LANGUAGESELECT
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FRANCA_
ESPA_OL
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 upTV channels and page 32 to select a
language for theVCR menus.
Press Aor vto select English, French, or Spanish as
the language forVCR on-screen displays and menus.
Then, press I_.
AUTO SET UP
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Press1_ to begin channel programming. AUTO SETUPwill flashon theTV screenduringthe channelsearch.The
Systemwill memorize all availablechannels.Whenchannel
programmingiscomplete,the lowestavailablechannelwill
appearon theTV.These channelswill beavailablewhenyou
want to watchTV whilethe SystemisinVCR mode.Toput
the SysteminVCR mode, pressVCR so the redVCR light
appears.Use the SKIPI_/CH A and SKIP_/CH
buttons to select memorized channels.Tosele_ non- ....
memorized channels,usethe Number buttons....
Toskip this feature and play a
tape immediately, insert a tape
with its record tab removed.
Toskip 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'sTV ANTENNA IN jack,
programming will stop.AUTO SET
UP will stop flashing.Connect an
antenna or Cable TV signal tothe
System'sTVANTENNA IN jack
and press I_ again.
Repeat this process if the power
fails far mare than 30 seconds.
•Tostop the Channel Setup while
AUTO SET UP is flashing,press
DISC/MENU.

Readand follow the stepsbelow to playa tape.
Turn on theTV. Set it to channel 3 or 4 or its
AUDIO/VIDEO IN channel. This depends on how you
connected the Systemto aTV. Details are an pages 8-11.
2With the System's power off, insert a tape in the
cassette compartment. The STANDBY-ON andVCR 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, pressVCR to put the
System inVCR m_de.The red VCR light will appear on the
front of the Sys_tem.
4
5
If play does not start automatically, press VCR, then
press PLAY I_.
Press STOP •to stop playback.
Press REW _to rewind the tape.
After the tape stops, press STOP/EJECT l___ on the
front of the System to remove the tape.
I Turn on the TV.
Insert atape in the System.
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Press STOP/EJECT HA__on
the System.
Other tape playback features are
on pages 42-46.
IfAUTO REPEATis ON, playback
will begin when you insert a tape,
evenwhen the record tab is intact.
Details are on page 42.
Youmust connect the Systemto a
TV using the RFcoaxial cable or
the audio/video cables in orderto
use the VCRfeatures.These
hookups are explained on pages
eight and I l.
Youcannot usethe VCRwhen the
Systemis inTuner made. If you fast
forward,rewind,or ejecta videotape,
you may hear noisethrough the
speakersor some displaysmay be
incorrect.
Youcannot usethe Tunerwhen the
Systemis in VCRmode. Make sure
you stop tape play before put_ng
the Systemin Tunermode.