Magnavox Mrv700vr Manual en Ingles

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OWNER’S MANUAL
MRV700VR
DIGITAL VIDEO DISC RECORDER &
VIDEO C ASSETTE RECORDER
THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING MAGNAVOX.

NEED HELP FAST?
READ YOUR QUICK-USE GUIDE AND/OR OWNER’S MANUAL FIRST FOR
QUICK TIPS THAT MAKE USING YOUR MAGNAVOX PRODUCT MORE ENJOYABLE.
IF YOU HAVE READ YOUR INSTRUCTIONS AND STILL NEED ASSISTANCE,
YOU MAY ACCESS OUR ONLINE HELP AT WWW.MAGNAVOX.COM
OR CALL 1-800-705-2000 WHILE WITH YOUR PRODUCT.
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Return your Product Registration Card today

to get the very most from your purchase.
Registering your model with MAGNAVOX makes you eligible for all of the valuable benefits listed below, so don't
miss out. Complete and return your Product Registration Card at once to ensure:
*Proof of *Product Safety *Additional Benefits

Purchase Notification of Product Ownership
Returning the enclosed card guarantees By registering your product, you'll Registering your product guarantees
that your date of purchase will be on receive notification - directly from the that you'll receive all of the privileges to
file, so no additional paperwork will be manufacturer - in the rare case of a which you're entitled, including special
required from you to obtain warranty product recall or safety defect. money-saving offers.
service.
Know these
safety symbols
Congratulations on your purchase,

and welcome to the “family!”
Dear MAGNAVOX product owner:
Thank you for your confidence in MAGNAVOX.
You’ve selected one of the best-built, best-backed
This “bolt of lightning” indicates uninsulated
products available today.We’ll do everything in our
power to keep you happy with your purchase for
t material within your unit may cause an
electrical shock. For the safety of everyone in your
many years to come. household, please do not remove product covering.
As a member of the MAGNAVOX “family,” you’re The “exclamation point” calls attention to
entitled to protection by one of the most
s features for which you should read the
enclosed literature closely to prevent operating
comprehensive warranties and outstanding service and maintenance problems.
networks in the industry.What’s more, your purchase WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric
guarantees you’ll receive all the information and shock, this apparatus should not be exposed to
special offers for which you qualify, plus easy access to rain or moisture, and objects filled with liquids,
accessories from our convenient home shopping such as vases, should not be placed on this
apparatus.
network.
CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide
Most importantly, you can count on our blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
uncompromising commitment to your total ATTENTION: Pour éviter les choc électriques,
introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la
satisfaction. borne correspondante de la prise et pousser
jusqu’au fond.
All of this is our way of saying welcome - and thanks
for investing in a MAGNAVOX product.
For Customer Use
Enter below the Serial No. which is located on
the rear of the cabinet. Retain this information
P.S. To get the most from your for future reference.
MAGNAVOX purchase, be sure to Model No. ______________________________
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complete and return your Product
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Safety Information 3
Safety Precautions
Warning: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Warning: Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this
equipment void the user’s authority to operate it.
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.
CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE N'ÉMET PAS DE BRUITS RADIOÉLECTRIQUES DÉPASSANT LES LIMITES
APPLICABLES DANS LA RÈGLEMENT SUR LE BROUILLAGE RADIOÉLECTRIQUES ÉDICTÉ PAR LE MINISTÈRE
DES COMMUNICATIONS DU CANADA.
Radio/TV Interference
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC Rules.These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation.This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, 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.
WARNING:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
IMPORTANT:
This product was FCC verified under test conditions that included use of shielded cables and connectors between
system components. Use shielded cables to reduce the possibility of causing interference to radios, televisions, and
other electronic devices. If you have any problems, contact Magnavox.
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.
Notice for Progressive Scan Use: Consumers should note that not all high definition television sets are fully
compatible with this product and may cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture. In case of 525 progressive scan picture
problems, it is recommended that the user switch the connection to the ‘standard definition’ output. If there are questions
regarding your TV set compatibility with this model 525p DVD player, please contact our customer service center.
Note to Cable TV Installer
This reminder is provided to call the Cable TV system installer’s attention to Section 820-40 of the National
Electrical Code (NEC), which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable
ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number: MRV700VR
Trade Name: Magnavox
Responsible Party: Philips Consumer Electronics North America
P. O. Box 671539
Marietta, GA 30006-0026
1-800-705-2000
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4 Safety Information (cont’d)

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 16. Power Lines – An outside antenna system should not be
located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other
electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such
1. Read instructions. Read all the safety and operating power lines or circuits.When installing an outside antenna
instructions before operating the product. system, take extreme care to keep it from touching such
2. Retain instructions. Keep the safety and operating power lines or circuits; contact with them might be fatal.
instructions for future reference. 17. Overloading – Do not overload wall outlets, extension
3. Heed warnings. Adhere to all warnings on the product and in cords, or integral convenience receptacles.This can result in
the operating instructions. a risk of fire or electric shock.
4. Follow instructions. Follow all operating and use instructions. 18. Object and Liquid Entry – Never push objects of any kind
5. Cleaning – Unplug this product from the wall outlet before into this product through openings; they may touch
cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use dangerous voltage points or short out parts, resulting in a
a damp cloth for cleaning. fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the
6. Attachments – Do not use attachments not recommended product.
by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards. 19. Servicing – Do not attempt to service this product yourself.
7. Water and Moisture – Do not use this product near water - Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous
for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified
laundry tub, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, etc. service personnel.
8. Accessories – Do not place this product on an unstable cart, 20. Damage Requiring Service – Unplug this product from the
stand, tripod, bracket, or table.The product may fall, causing wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel
serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the under the following conditions:
product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table a) When the power supply cord or plug is damaged,
recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the b) If liquid has spilled or objects have fallen into the product,
product. Any mounting of the product should follow the c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water,
manufacturer’s instructions and should use a mounting d) If the product does not operate normally by following the
accessory recommended by the manufacturer. operating instructions. Adjust only those controls covered by
9. Move a product and cart combination with care. Quick the operating instructions. An improper adjustment of other
stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may controls may result in damage and will often require
cause the product and cart combination to extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the
overturn. product to its normal operation,
10. Ventilation – Slots and openings in the cabinet provide e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way,
ventilation, ensure reliable operation of the product, and f) When the product exhibits a distinct change in
protect it from overheating. Do not block or cover these performance.This indicates a need for service.
openings.The openings should never be blocked by placing 21. Replacement Parts – When replacement parts are required,
the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Do be sure the service technician uses replacement parts
not place this product in a built-in installation such as a specified by the manufacturer or having the same
bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized
the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to. substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other
11. Power Sources – This product should be operated only from hazards.
the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If 22. Safety Check – Upon completion of any service or repairs
you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety
consult your product dealer or local power company. For checks to determine that the product is in proper operating
products intended to operate from battery power, or other condition.
sources, refer to the operating instructions. 23. Wall or Ceiling Mounting – Mount the product to a wall or
12. Grounding or Polarization – This product may be equipped ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having 24. Heat - Situate this product away from heat sources, such as
one blade wider than the other).This plug will fit into the radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including
power outlet only one way.This is a safety feature. If you are amplifiers) that produce heat.
unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing 25. Battery usage CAUTION - To prevent battery leakage that
the plug. If the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician to may result in bodily injury, property damage, or damage to
replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety the unit:
purpose of the polarized plug. • Install all batteries correctly, with + and - aligned as marked
13. Power-Cord Protection – Route power supply cords so they on the unit.
are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed • Do not mix batteries (old/new, carbon/alkaline, etc.).
upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at • Remove batteries when the unit is not used for a long
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit time.
from the product.
14. Outdoor Antenna Grounding – If an outside antenna or
cable system is connected to the product, be sure the Example of Antenna Grounding
antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some per National Electrical Code
protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.
Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70,
provides information with regard to proper grounding of the GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE
mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire

to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors,
location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20)
electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

See figure at right.
15. Lightning – For added protection for this product during a GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)
lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for

GROUND CLAMPS
long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and
disconnect the antenna or cable system.This will prevent ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H)
damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.
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Contents 5
General Information Additional Disc Features and Setup Options
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4 Auto Resume, Playback Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Access Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57-61
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 DVD Recorder Features Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Getting Started Picture/Progressive Scan Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Digital Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Analog Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Hookups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-17 Language Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Recording from External Devices (DVD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Night Mode, Remote Control Used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Initial Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-19 VCR Displays
Basic Play and Recording VCR Status Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Quick Videotape Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 VCR Recording Options
Quick Disc Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Videotape Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Quick Disc Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Record One Channel/Watch Another (VCR) . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Controls One-Touch Recording (VCR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23-24 Rerecording (Tape Duplication) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Display Panel (VCR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 DVD to Videotape Duplication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Recording from External Devices (VCR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Tape Playback Features
Advanced Installation Tape Counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
TV Channel Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Time Search, Index Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
VCR Plus+® Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Special Effects Playback (Videotape) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Clock Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30-31 Automatic Operation Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Disc Menus and Displays Information You May Need
Menu Bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79-80
On-screen Symbols, Status Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Helpful Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81-84
Index Picture Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Information Boxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Disc Playback Features Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Title/Disc Menus, Chapter/Track Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Information Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Audio Language, Subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Zoom, Camera Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Still Picture/Frame-by-Frame Play, Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Slow Motion, Searching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Time Search, Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Repeat, Repeat A-B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Disc Recording Options
One-Touch Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Videotape to DVD Duplication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Timer Recording (DVD mode only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
VCR Plus+® Timer Recording (DVD mode only) . . . . . . . . .46
Erasing Timer Recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Record One Channel/Watch Another (DVD mode) . . . . . .49
Title Settings Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Append Recording, Chapter Markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Record Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Disc Editing
Editing: Disc Information Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Finalize Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
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6 Introduction
Welcome!
Your Magnavox DVD and Video Cassette Recorder records both DVD+RW/DVD+R and videotapes,
but also plays prerecorded videotapes, DVDs and other Disc types.You can record TV programs, edit
camcorder recordings, and quickly access your DVD recordings in the Index Picture Screen.You’ll soon
appreciate the digital picture and sound quality of DVD, DVD+RW, and DVD+R, which will exceed the
quality you have had with videotapes.
Read this manual carefully to understand the latest features, then enjoy your new DVD and Video
Cassette Recorder.
DVD/VCR Features
● Channel Setup ● OTR (One-Touch Recording)
● DVD to Videotape Duplication ● Videotape to DVD Duplication
● English, French, and Spanish displays
● Multi-Channel TV Sound
VCR Features
● Automatic Head Cleaner ● Slow Motion
● External Source to Videotape Recording ● Still Picture
● 19 Micron head ● Tape Counter
● Searching:Time, Index, Forward, and Reverse ● Tracking Adjustment
DVD Features
● External Source to DVD+R/DVD+RW ● Progressive Scan compatibility
recording ● Repeat and Repeat A-B playback
● Fast Forward/Reverse Search ● Time Search
● Index Picture Screen ● Timer Recording
● NTSC/PAL compatibility ● VCR Plus+ Programming
● Paused/Slow/Step-by-Step/Zoomed Play
Package Contents ● One set of Audio (red and white tips) and
● DVD and Video Cassette Recorder Video (yellow tips) cables
● Remote control with two AA batteries ● This owner’s manual, a Quick-Use Guide, and
● One RF coaxial cable (black with silver tip, registration materials
with single prong in center of tip)
Environmental Information
Your system has materials that can be recycled and reused if disassembled by a specialized company.
Please observe the local regulations regarding the disposal of packaging materials, exhausted batteries,
and old equipment.
Safety Information
● Do not expose the Recorder to excessive moisture, rain, sand, or heat sources.
● Place the Recorder on a firm, flat surface.
● Keep the Recorder away from domestic heating equipment and direct sunlight.
● When placing the Recorder in a cabinet, allow about one inch of space all around the Recorder for
ventilation.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works. Copyright 1992-1999 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved.
VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of the Gemstar Development Corporation.The VCR Plus+ system is
manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
Copyright 2004 Philips Consumer Electronics.
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Playable Discs 7
Look for these logos on your Discs to determine whether the Disc will or will not play or record on
the Magnavox DVD and Video Cassette Recorder.
Discs for Recording and Playing

DVD+RW (Digital Video Disc DVD+R (Digital Video Disc
+ Rewritable): These Discs can be + Recordable): These Discs can be
recorded on repeatedly. Recordings recorded only once. After you finalize
can be erased, then you can record a DVD+R, you cannot record on it or
again on the same Disc. edit it any more.
Discs Unsuitable for Recording or Playing
DVD-RAM DVD-Audio
Discs for Playing Only

DVD (Digital Video Disc) Video CD (VCD)
Similar to DVDs, these Discs hold less
material. For example, a two-hour
movie will fit on one DVD, but may
DVD-R (DVD-Recordable) take two VCDs.
You cannot record on these Discs
using the Magnavox Recorder.
Super Video CD (SVCD)
DVD-RW (DVD-Rewritable)
You cannot record on these Discs
using the Magnavox Recorder.These CD-R (CD-Recordable)
Discs play only if recorded in video Only audio and MP3 contents will play.
mode and finalized. Recordable
Audio CD
(Compact Disc Digital Audio) CD-RW (CD-Rewritable)
The Disc must be finalized (on your
ReWritable computer or audio recorder) before
playing on the Magnavox Recorder.
Only audio and MP3 contents will play.
DVD Region Codes and Color Systems

DVDs must meet the requirements for Region Codes and Color Systems before you can use them
with the Recorder. DVDs must be labelled for ALL regions or for Region 1 in order to play on this
DVD Recorder.You cannot play Discs that are labeled for other regions.These symbols must appear on
your DVDs, or you cannot play the DVD in this Recorder.These symbols might also appear on the
Disc’s case or packaging.
The number inside the globe refers to a region of the world. Region 1 represents the United States,
Canada, upper regions of North America, Bermuda, the U.S.Virgin Islands, and small regions near
Australia.
Furthermore, recordings are made according to different color systems throughout the world.The
most common color systems are NTSC, which is used primarily in the United States and North
America, PAL, and SECAM.
This Recorder is compatible with NTSC and PAL. Make sure the Discs you play were recorded in
NTSC or PAL.The color system of the DVD may appear on the DVD or its case.
However, when playing a PAL Disc, the Recorder must be connected to a PAL-compatible TV using
either the S-VIDEO or COMPONENT VIDEO (Y PB PR) jacks of the Recorder.The Recorder’s VIDEO
jack does not send a clear PAL signal. If a PAL Disc is copy-protected, the picture may not be correct if
you are using the COMPONENT VIDEO (Y PB PR) jacks.
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8 General Information
Battery Installation
1 Remove the battery compartment lid on the rear of the

remote control by pressing in the tab, then lifting off the lid.
1
2 Place two AA batteries inside the battery compartment
with their + and – ends aligned as indicated. Do not mix old
and new batteries or different types of batteries (standard, alkaline,
etc.).
3 Replace the battery compartment lid. You will hear it click

into place.
Using the Remote Control

Unless stated otherwise, the remote control can operate all the features of
the Recorder. Always point the remote control directly at the remote
sensor on the front of the Recorder, not the TV. See page 26.
2
Make sure there are no barriers between the remote and the Recorder.
DVD Disc Menus...

Some explanations in this manual describe the DVD Disc Menus, which
vary among DVDs. Movie producers set these menus, and not all DVDs
have menus. But, if the DVD has a menu, access it by pressing the DISC
MENU button on the remote control. See page 36.
Recorder Menus...
Some instructions explain how to use the Recorder’s System Menu or
Menu Bars to set up features of the Recorder or the Disc.You get to the
3
System Menu by pressing SYSTEM MENU on the remote control. See page
32. Even if a feature is set up in the Recorder’s menu, it will not be available
if the current Disc does not include that feature.
Upgrades
If a prerecorded (store purchased) DVD does not play properly, please
contact Magnavox for assistance. Due to the inconsistency of Disc formats
provided by various Disc manufacturers, your Recorder may require a free
playability enhancement or upgrade. As DVD technology has advanced,
these enhancements have become both common and easy to complete.
Available Disc Features...

Features in this manual may not be available on every Disc. If the feature is
not available, you cannot use the Recorder to make it available. An “X” will
appear in the top left corner of the TV screen if you try to access a feature
that is not available on the current Disc. Or, try stopping or starting play,
then try the feature again. (Some features are only available during play,
while others are accessible only when play is stopped.)
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Hookups 9
Determining the best possible connection...
Your existing equipment, especially your TV, will determine your connection.These
guidelines describe which options provide the best picture and sound quality.
★★★★ Component Video provides the best picture quality. Progressive Scan
Component Video has the highest quality, but use it only if the TV has
Progressive Scan. See pages 12 and 63.
★★★ S-Video provides excellent picture quality. See page 13.
★★ Composite Video (a yellow Video jack) provides good picture quality.
See page 14.
★★ Your TV may have only an RF-style jack, usually labeled
Antenna In or 75 ohm. This may be the jack to which you have
connected your Antenna or Cable TV signal already.You can use an RF
coaxial cable for a simple connection. See page 10.
★★★★ Digital audio connections provide the clearest sound. Connect the
Recorder’s COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack to your Stereo for
the best sound quality. See page 16.
★★★ For the most common audio connection, connect the Recorder’s
white/red AUDIO OUT L/R (left/right) jacks to the Audio In jacks of
your Stereo or TV. See pages 12-15.
Before you begin...

● Refer to the manuals of your TV, Stereo, Cable Box, or other equipment as
necessary. Note the jacks and connectors on the other equipment. Determine
how to choose different Audio and Video In channels on your other equipment
so you can see and hear the Recorder on the TV, Stereo, etc.
● Disconnect all equipment from the power outlets. Connect the equipment to
the power outlets only after you have finished hooking up everything. Never
make or change connections with equipment connected to the power outlet.
Remember...
● Set the TV to the correct Video In channel or channel 3.
This is channel 3 only if you connect the Recorder directly to a TV as
shown on page 10.
Otherwise,Video In channels may be called AUX or AUXILIARY IN,
AUDIO/VIDEO or A/V IN, EXT1 or EXT2 or External In, etc.These
channels often are near TV channel zero (0). Or, your TV remote
control may have a button or switch that lets you choose the Video In channel
directly. See your TV manual for details. Or, go to your lowest TV channel and
change channels down until you see the DVD background picture on the TV
screen.
● Connect the Recorder directly to the TV. For example, do not connect the
Recorder to another VCR, then connect the VCR to a TV.Your VCR may have
the copy protection system, which may distort the picture and sound of a Disc
or Videocassette playing on the Recorder.
● Set the Stereo to the correct channel or “source” mode.
● Do not connect the Recorder’s AUDIO OUT jacks to the PHONO IN jack of
your Stereo.
● You only need one audio connection and one video connection between the
Recorder and your TV (or TV and Stereo).You will not use all the jacks on the
Recorder.
● You can use the Recorder to preserve your memories by copying a
videotape to a DVD+R or DVD+RW. Special connections may be
needed between the Recorder and your camcorder or VCR, which
will play the existing videotape into the Recorder for recording. See
pages 17 and 44 for details and options.
● To use the DVD or VCR features of this Recorder, you must include a
connection with the supplied yellow video cable and red/white audio
cables or with the supplied RF coaxial cable. See pages 10 and 14.
Once you determine the option that best fits with your existing
equipment, find your choice on pages 10-16. Follow the steps for the
hookup you chose.
When you finish your connections and turn on the Recorder for the
first time, complete the Initial Setup.This sets up TV channels, menu
languages, and other features. Go to page 18 to do the Initial Setup.
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10 Hookups (cont’d)
Connecting to a TV Only
TV has only an Antenna In jack
*This enables use of both VCR and DVD modes.
1 Connect your Antenna or Cable TV signal to the ANTENNA IN jack

on the rear of the Recorder. Your antenna or Cable TV signal may have
been connected to your TV. If so, disconnect it from the TV and connect it to
the Recorder’s ANTENNA IN jack.
2 Connect the supplied RF coaxial cable to the ANTENNA OUT jack

on the rear of the Recorder. Connect the other end of the same RF
coaxial cable to the Antenna In jack on your TV. Your TV’s Antenna In
jack may be labelled RF In,Antenna In, or 75 ohm. Check your TV’s manual for
details.
3 Connect the power cords of the Recorder and the TV to a power

outlet.
4 Press STANDBY-ON y to turn on the Recorder.
5 Turn on the TV power. Set it to channel 3. You should see the DVD
background picture or the Initial Setup screen on the TV. The Initial Setup screen
will appear the first time you turn on the Recorder. Go to page 18 to continue.
If channel 3 is already occupied, you may need to use channel 4 as your
Helpful Hint
• If “IS TV ON? C03” appears on
the display panel, you need to
Recorder's output channel instead.To change the output channel to channel 4, turn on your TV and set it to
press STANDBY-ON y to turn off the Recorder. Press DVD on the channel 3.This is part of the
remote.Then press and hold the Number 4 button on the remote for several Initial Setup.You cannot see the
seconds until you see "C04" on the display panel. Now the Recorder's output Initial Setup screens until you
channel is set to channel 4. Set your TV to channel 4. The Initial Setup screen turn on the TV and have it on
should appear. (To go back to using channel 3 at the TV, press and hold the the correct Video In channel
Number 3 button on the remote instead.) (channel 3 for this connection).
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Hookups (cont’d) 11
Connecting to a TV and a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver
1 Connect your Satellite or Cable TV signal to the ANTENNA IN jack

on your Cable Box/Satellite Receiver.
2 If your Cable Box/Satellite Receiver has a single ANTENNA OUT or

TO TV jack: Connect the supplied RF coaxial cable to the
ANTENNA OUT/TO TV jack of the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver
and to the ANTENNA IN jack on the rear of the Recorder.
Helpful Hints
• To watch TV, put the
If your Cable Box/Satellite Receiver has AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jacks: Connect them to Recorder in Monitor mode
the Recorder’s EXT 2 VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN jacks.These jacks are red and white and on channel 3 or 4. (Press
(AUDIO) and yellow (VIDEO). Use the supplied audio and video cables, which have MONITOR on the
red/white/yellow markings. Recorder’s remote.) Change
TV channels at your Cable
Box or Satellite Receiver.
3 Connect another RF coaxial cable to the Recorder’s ANTENNA

OUT jack and to the ANTENNA IN or RF IN jack on your TV. Your
TV’s Antenna In jack may be labelled RF In or 75 ohm. Check your TV manual
for details. Or, use an Audio/Video connection between the Recorder and the
• If “IS TV ON? C03” appears on
the display panel, you need to
turn on your TV and set it to
TV. See pages 12-15. channel 3.You cannot see the
Initial Setup screens until you
turn on the TV and have it on
4 Connect the power cords of the Recorder, Cable Box/Satellite

Receiver, and TV to a power outlet. the correct Video In channel.
• If channel 3 is already occupied,
you may need to use channel 4
5 Press STANDBY/ON y to turn on the Recorder. Set the Recorder

to channel 3 or 4 (your Cable Box/Satellite Receiver’s output
channel) if you used an RF coaxial cable to connect the Cable
Box/Satellite Receiver to the Recorder.
as your Recorder's output
channel instead.To change the
output channel to channel 4,
Set the Recorder to EXT 2 if you used those jacks on the Recorder press STANDBY-ONy to turn
to connect to the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver. off the Recorder. Press DVD on
the remote.Then press and hold
the Number 4 button on the
6 Turn on the TV and the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver.

Set the TV to channel 3 to receive the picture from the Recorder (if
you used the RF coaxial cable as shown for step 3).
You should see the DVD background picture or the Initial Setup screen on the
remote for several seconds until
you see "C04" on the display
panel. Now the Recorder's
TV. The Initial Setup screen will appear the first time you turn on the Recorder. Go to output channel is set to channel
page 18 to continue. 4. Set your TV to channel 4. The
Initial Setup screen should
appear.
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TV has Component Video In Jacks

on the rear of the Recorder.
2 Connect the Recorder’s COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y PB PR)

jacks to the TV’s COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks. Use component
video cable (not supplied), which has red, blue, and green markings. Match the
cable colors to the jack colors.
3 Connect the Recorder’s white/red AUDIO OUT L/R (left/right) jacks

to the TV’s left/right AUDIO IN jacks. Use the supplied two-strand audio
cable, which has red and white markings. Match cable colors to jack colors.
4 Connect the supplied RF coaxial cable to the Recorder’s ANTENNA

OUT jack and to the Antenna In jack on your TV. Your TV’s Antenna In
details. Helpful Hints
• If your TV has Progressive

outlet.
Scan, connect the Recorder’s
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y
PB PR) jacks to the TV’s
6 Press STANDBY-ON y to turn on the Recorder. If “IS TV ON? C03”

appears on the display panel, you need to turn on your TV and set it to the
correct Component Video In channel. (See next step.) You cannot see the
Initial Setup screens until you turn on the TV and have it on the correct
Progressive Scan In jacks
instead. Progressive Scan
produces a clearer picture by
doubling the number of visible
Component Video In channel.
picture lines per field, providing
a jitter-free, sharp, quiet picture.
7 Turn on the TV power. Set the TV to the Component Video In

channel. It is not channel 3 or 4 when you use Component Video. See your
TV owner’s manual for details. Your TV remote may have a button or switch
that selects the Component Video In channel. Or, go to your lowest TV
Check your TV manual for
details.
Set the Recorder’s Video
output to Progressive Scan.
channel and change channels down until you see the DVD background picture
See page 63.
or Initial Setup screen on the TV. The Initial Setup screen will appear the first
• On the TV, the Component Video
time you turn on the Recorder. Go to page 18 to continue.
In jacks may be labeled YUV or
NOTE:When using the Component Video jacks, make sure Component
Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y and may be
video output is set to Interlaced. Set Component video output to
green, blue, and red.
Progressive Scan only if your TV has Progressive Scan. See page 63.
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TV has an S-Video In Jack

2 Connect an S-Video cable (not supplied) to the Recorder’s S-VIDEO

OUT jack and to the TV’s S-VIDEO In jack.
3 Connect the supplied audio cable to the Recorder’s white/red

AUDIO OUT L/R (left/right) jacks and to the left/right AUDIO IN
jacks on the TV. Match the cable colors to the jack colors.

details.

outlet.
6 Press STANDBY-ON y to turn on the Recorder. If “IS TV ON? C03”

appears on the display panel, you need to turn on your TV and set it to the
S-Video In channel. (See next step.) You cannot see the Initial Setup screens
until you turn on the TV and have it on the correct S-Video In channel.
7 Turn on the TV power. Set the TV to the S-Video In channel. This is

not channel 3 or 4 when you are using S-Video. Your TV remote may have a
button or switch that selects the S-Video In channel. Or, go to your lowest TV
channel and change channels down until you see the DVD background picture
or Initial Setup screen on the TV. The Initial Setup screen will appear the first time
you turn on the Recorder. Go to page 18 to continue.
Helpful Hint
• On the TV, the S-Video In jack
may be labeled Y/C, S-Video, or
S-VHS (super video).
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TV has a yellow Video In jack

2 Connect the Recorder’s yellow VIDEO OUT jack to your TV’s

VIDEO IN jack. Use the supplied video cable that has yellow markings.

jacks on your TV. The supplied audio cable has red and white markings.
Match the cable colors to the jack colors.

jack may be labelled RF In,Antenna In, or 75 ohm. Check your TV manual for
details.

outlet.

If “IS TV ON? C03” appears on the display panel, you need to turn on your TV
and set it to the correct Video In channel. (See next step.) You cannot see the
Initial Setup screens until you turn on the TV and have it on the correct Video
In channel.
7 Turn on the TV power. Set the TV to the correct Audio/Video In

channel. Such channels may be called AUX or AUXILIARY IN,
AUDIO/VIDEO or A/V IN, EXT1 or EXT2 or External In, etc. This is not
channel 3 or 4. See your TV manual. Your TV remote may have a button or
switch that selects the Video In channel. Or, go to your lowest TV channel and Helpful Hint
change channels down until you see the DVD background picture or Initial
Setup screen. The Initial Setup screen will appear the first time you turn on the • The TV’s Video In jack is usually
Recorder. Go to page 18 to continue. yellow. It may be labeled video,
CVBS, composite, or baseband.
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Connecting to a TV and a Stereo



jacks on the Stereo. The audio cable has red and white markings. Match the
cable colors to the jack colors.

details.
5 Connect the power cords of the Recorder, Stereo, and TV to a

power outlet.
6 Turn on the Stereo and set it to the correct Audio In channel or

sound source. Refer to the Stereo owner’s manual.

In channel.
8 Turn on the TV power. Set the TV to the correct Video In channel.

Such channels may be called AUX or AUXILIARY IN,AUDIO/VIDEO or
A/V IN, EXT1 or EXT2 or External In, etc. This is not channel 3 or 4 if you
are using the connection shown. See your TV manual. Your TV remote may
Helpful Hints
• Set Analog output accordingly.
See page 65.
have a button or switch that selects the Video In channel. Or, go to your • To use Component Video or
lowest TV channel and change channels down until you see the DVD S-Video instead, see pages 12
background picture or Initial Setup screen. and 13.You only need one video
The Initial Setup screen will appear the first time you turn on the Recorder. Go to connection. Choose the correct
page 18 to continue. Video In channel at the TV.
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Connecting to a TV and a Digital Stereo
(Stereo has Dolby DigitalTM or MPEG2)

2 Connect the Recorder’s COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack to

your Stereo’s COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO IN jack. Use a coaxial
digital audio cable (not supplied).


details. Helpful Hints
• Digital audio is only available for
5 Connect the power cords of the Recorder, Stereo, and TV to a

power outlet. the Discs you play.You still must
make a stereo audio connection
(red/white cables) or the RF
6 Turn on the Stereo power and set your Stereo to the correct Digital
Audio In channel or sound source. Refer to the Stereo owner’s manual. coaxial connection to have sound
at the VCR.
• Set Digital output accordingly. See

page 64. If the Digital output
setting does not match your
Stereo’s capabilities, the Stereo
may produce a strong, distorted
In channel.
sound or no sound at all.
• Your Stereo must support Dolby
8 Turn on the TV power. Set the TV to the correct Video In channel.

This is not channel 3 or 4 if you are using the connection shown. See your TV
manual.Your TV remote may have a button or switch that selects the Video In
channel. Or, go to your lowest TV channel and change channels down until you
DigitalTM or MPEG2. Check the
Stereo’s manual.
• To use Component Video or
S-Video instead, see pages 12
see the DVD background picture or Initial Setup screen on the TV. The Initial and 13.You only need one video
Setup screen will appear the first time you turn on the Recorder. Go to page 18 to connection. Choose the correct
continue. Video In channel at the TV.
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Connecting to Other Equipment for Dubbing
You can connect a VCR, Camcorder, or DVD Player

to the COMPONENT VIDEO IN (Y PB PR), S-VIDEO
IN, VIDEO IN, and AUDIO IN jacks on the rear panel
or to the VIDEO IN, AUDIO IN, or SV (S-Video) IN
jacks on the front panel.
A sample connection with a Camcorder is shown here,
using the AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks on the front of the
Recorder. These jacks are the most easily accessible.
Other equipment will connect similarly, but this is a
common connection possibility.
Use the IN jacks on the rear of the Recorder for
permanent connections.That will hide the cables from
view.
1 Connect the Recorder directly to your TV.

Choose a connection from pages 10-16.
2 To access the AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks on the front of the

Recorder, flip down the door that covers the jacks.
Helpful Hints
3 Connect a video cable to the VIDEO OUT jack of your
Camcorder and to the yellow VIDEO IN jack on the front of the
Recorder. Use an RCA-style video cable, which is usually marked with
yellow. (One video cable is supplied with the Recorder.)
• Most prerecorded videotapes
and DVDs are copy protected. If
you try to copy them, the
Recorder display may show
4 Connect audio cables to the AUDIO OUT jacks of your Camcorder

and to the red and white AUDIO IN jacks on the front of the
Recorder. One set of audio cables is supplied with the Recorder. Most audio
cables are red and white. Match the cable colors to the jack colors.
“COPY PROTECT.”
• If the Recorder’s display shows
“NO SIGNAL,” adjust the
tracking or play the videotape
on the VCR/Camcorder/External
5 When all connections are complete, connect all the equipment to

power. Turn on all the equipment. Press STANDBY-ON y on the
front of the Recorder to turn it on.
VCR. See your VCR/Camcorder
manual to improve the quality
of tape play.
• Do not connect a Progressive
6 Set your TV to the correct Video In channel. This will be channel 3

or 4 or a specific Video In channel, depending on your connection between
the Recorder and the TV. Refer to the connection details on pages 10-16. Or,
simply go to channel 5 on your TV, then change channels down until you
Scan video source (such as a
DVD Player) to the EXT 1
COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks.
The Recorder cannot receive
see the Recorder’s logo on the TV screen. The Initial Setup screen will appear Progressive Scan video.
the first time you turn on the Recorder. Go to page 18 to continue.
Recording from External Devices (DVD)

To watch or record the material playing on the other Start playing the material by pressing PLAY on
equipment, press MONITOR to put the Recorder in the other equipment. Press RECORD I on the
Monitor mode. Press K or L to select CAM1 at front of the Recorder to start recording on a
the Recorder. This is located after your highest TV DVD+R/DVD+RW or a videotape. (See page 44 for
channel and before your lowest TV channel. Choose DVD+R or DVD+RW recording.)
CAM1 if you used the connection shown on this page
(with the jacks on the front of the Recorder). If you use
the EXT 1 or EXT 2 jacks on the rear of the Recorder
instead, choose channel EXT 1 or EXT 2. Choose the
channel that matches the jacks to which you connected
the other equipment.
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18 Initial Setup
Initial Setup screens will appear the very first time you turn on the Recorder.
These on-screen messages and menus will help you set up Recorder features
quickly, including TV channels and language options.
During Initial Setup,“IS TV ON? C03” will appear on the Recorder’s
display panel.The Initial Setup information shows on your TV.
1
“IS TV ON? C03” indicates you should turn on your television and
set it to channel 3 or the correct Video In channel. Even though
your TV may be on, you must set it to the correct Video In channel
to see the Initial Setup messages. See pages 9-16 to determine the
correct Video In channel for your connection. Or, check your TV
owner’s manual for details.
Follow the steps below to set up the Recorder. You cannot turn off the
Recorder until you finish the Initial Setup.The only way to quit the
Initial Setup is to disconnect the power cord. If you quit, the Initial
Setup screens will appear again the next time you turn on the
Recorder.The screens will not go away until you finish the Initial
Setup. Also, you cannot open the Disc tray while “IS TV ON? C03”
2-3
appears. (“INSTALL RECORDER FIRST” will show on the display panel.)
If the setup screens do not appear, your Recorder has been set up previously.
You can change setup items later. See the pages listed at each step below for
each feature.
1 Press STANDBY-ONy
y to turn on the Recorder.
2 The Menu Language screen will appear first. Press K or L to choose

English, Español, or Français, then press the OK button.
The Recorder’s menus, displays, and messages will be in the language
you selected.
To change the Recorder’s Menu Language later, see page 66.
~ Initial Setup
Menu Language
K
English L
Español
Français
Press OK to continue
3 The Audio Language menu appears next. Press K or L to choose

the language you prefer, then press OK.
The Recorder will play Discs in this language if it is on the Disc.The
DVD Disc menu will appear in the same language if available.
Some Discs require you to choose the audio language or the Disc
Menu language from the Disc menu.The Disc preferences or
defaults may override your selection in the Recorder’s Audio
Language menu.
To change the Audio Language later (as Playback Audio), see pages 37
and 66.
~ Initial Setup
Audio Language
English K
L
Español
Français
Português
Helpful Hint
Italiano • The Recorder’s features will
scroll across the display panel
when you first connect the
power cord.This is a
demonstration that cannot be
cancelled. It will not appear
anymore after you set up the
Recorder.
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Initial Setup (cont’d) 19

Continued from previous page
4 The Subtitle Language menu appears next. Press K or L to

choose the language you prefer for subtitles, then press OK.
The Recorder will show subtitles in this language if they are
available. If the language is not available, either there will be no
subtitles or subtitles will be in the default language of the Disc.
Some DVDs require you to choose a subtitle language from the Disc
menu. Disc preferences or defaults may override your selection in
the Recorder’s Subtitle Language menu.
To change the Subtitle Language later, see pages 37 and 66.
~
Subtitle Language
English
Initial Setup
K
L
8
Español
Français
Português
Italiano
4-6
5 The TV Shape menu appears next. Press K or L to choose the
preferred TV Shape, then press OK.
To change the TV Shape later or for details on TV Shapes, see page 63.
~ Initial Setup
TV Shape
K
4:3 letterbox L
4:3 panscan
16:9
6 “If you have connected the antenna - press OK” appears next. If
you have connected an Antenna or Cable TV signal to the
Recorder’s ANTENNA IN jack, press OK.
If you have not connected the Antenna or Cable TV signal, take a
moment now to do so. After the Antenna/Cable TV signal is
connected, press OK. See pages 10-16.
To reset TV channels later, or to add/delete new channel choices later, see
page 28.
7 “Searching for TV channels” will appear, along with a scale

showing channels are being memorized.The number of channels
found will show on the screen as the searching progresses.This will
take a few minutes, depending on the number of channels available in
your area.
When the channel search finishes, “Auto ch. search complete” will
appear, along with the total number of channels found.
Installation
Auto Ch. Programming
Auto ch. search complete
024 Channels found
To exit press
SYSTEM MENU
8 Press SYSTEM MENU. The Recorder automatically turns off,

then turns on again.You will see a DVD background screen and
some Information Boxes. See page 35.
The Recorder is ready for use!
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20 Quick Videotape Playback

Read and follow the steps below to play a videotape.
1 Turn on the TV. Set it to channel 3 or 4 or its AUDIO/VIDEO

IN channel. This depends on how you connected the Recorder to a
1 Turn on the TV.
Insert a videotape in the

TV. See pages 10-14.
2 cassette compartment.
2 With the Recorder power off, insert a videotape in the

cassette compartment of the Recorder. The VCR light will appear
on the front of the Recorder.
If the power is already on, press VCR to put the Recorder in VCR
mode.The VCR light will appear on the front of the Recorder.
3 Press PLAY B.
6
4 Press STOP C to stop playback.
5 3
5 Press PREV/REW H to rewind the videotape.
4
6 After the videotape stops, press OPEN/CLOSE/EJECT A to
remove the videotape.
Helpful Hint
• You must connect the Recorder
to a TV using the RF coaxial
cable or composite video in
order to use the VCR features.
These hookups are explained on
pages 10 and 14.
• If you are using the S-VIDEO or
COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT
to view videotape, please DO
NOT use the DVD module.This
will affect optimum playback
quality.
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Quick Disc Playback 21
1 Press STANDBY-ONy y to turn on the Recorder.

Turn on your TV. Set it to the correct Video In channel. See
pages 9-16. 3-4 1
2 Press the DVD button on the remote control so the DVD
light appears on the front of the Recorder. You should see the
DVD background picture on the TV screen (if no Disc is in the
Recorder).
5
3 Press OPEN/CLOSE/EJECT A to open the disc tray.
Load your Disc in the tray, with the label facing up and the shiny
side facing down. If the Disc (DVD) is two-sided, make sure the label
6 2
of the side you want to play is facing up.
LABEL
POW
ER ON/
OFF
4 Press OPEN/CLOSE/EJECT A again to close the tray.

“Reading” will show on the display panel.The Recorder may read a
Disc for several seconds.
5 Press PLAY B to start playback.

• If you are playing a DVD, a Disc menu may appear. If the Title or
Chapter selections are numbered, press a Number button to select
an item. Or, press K, L, s, or B to select an item, then press OK.
Continue until you start playing the Disc. Or, follow the
instructions in the DVD Disc menu.
• If you are playing a DVD+RW/DVD+R, the Index Picture Screen
will appear. See page 34. Press K or L to select the Title you want
to play, then press OK. If the Disc is blank, the display will show
“EMPTY DISC.”
6 To stop play at any time, press STOP C.

If Auto resume is On, DVD play will resume at the same point the
next time you play the DVD.To play the DVD from its beginning,
restart play from the DVD’s Disc menu.
If Auto resume is Off, Resume will appear in the top left
corner when you play the DVD later.While Resume appears,
press PLAY B to resume play from the point at which you last
stopped it. Otherwise, play will start at the beginning of the DVD.
Resume will disappear after about 15 seconds.
Auto resume is On when you purchase the Recorder. However, you
can turn it On or Off. See page 56.
Helpful Hints
• If the Disc is Locked by Access
Control, you must enter the
four-digit code or unlock the
Disc. See pages 57-61.
• DVDs have a region code.Your
Recorder will not play Discs that
have a region code other than 1
(one)or ALL. See page 7.
• Auto resume does not affect
Audio CDs. If you restart play of
an Audio CD, play starts at the
beginning of the Audio CD.
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22 Quick Disc Recording

The Recorder can record TV programming onto a DVD+RW or DVD+R.
Before you begin, set up TV channels. See pages 18 and 19 and 28. Use an
unprotected, unfinalized, recordable DVD+RW/DVD+R.
2-3
1 Press DVD so the DVD light appears on the front of the Recorder.
2 Press OPEN/CLOSE/EJECT A to open the disc tray.
3 Insert a recordable DVD+RW/DVD+R with the label facing up.

Press OPEN/CLOSE/EJECT A to close the disc tray.The Index
Picture Screen will appear. See page 34. If the Disc is empty and has no
8 1
recordings,“EMPTY DISC” will appear on the display panel.
LABEL
POW
ER ON/O
FF
4
7
4 Press L to select an empty Title box on a DVD+RW. To avoid
overwriting previous recordings on a DVD+RW, choose the last Empty
Title box.
On a DVD+R, the Recorder automatically starts recording at the end 6
of the Disc, so you do not need to select an Empty Title box.You
cannot overwrite recordings on a DVD+R.
5
5 Press MONITOR to see TV channels through the Recorder.
6 Press CHANNEL +/- or the Number buttons to select the

channel you wish to record.
To record material playing on equipment you connected to the
Recorder, select EXT1, EXT2 or CAM1. Choose the EXT (External) or
CAM (Camcorder) channel that matches the jack to which you
connected the other equipment. See page 17.
If you are using a Cable Box/Satellite Receiver, set the Recorder to
channel 3 or 4 (or the EXT or CAM channel). (Choose the output
channel of your Cable Box/Satellite Receiver or the jacks to which you
connected the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver.) Then, change TV channels
at the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver. See page 11.
7 Press DVD REC I to record the selected channel. Recording will

begin after a few seconds. (The Disc has to prepare for recording.)
To pause recording, press PAUSE once on the remote.
To resume recording, press DVD REC I again.
8 Press STOP C to stop recording.The Index Picture Screen will

reappear after a few seconds. On a brief recording on a new DVD+RW,
formatting the Disc will take a minute.
If you plan to play a DVD+R on another DVD Player, finalize the Disc. Follow
the steps on page 55.You cannot record or edit a DVD+R after you finalize it. Helpful Hints
To edit your recordings, see page 54. However, editing changes may not be • You cannot record only Audio
accessible when you play the Disc on other DVD Players. (sound) to a DVD+RW/DVD+R.
You must record both audio and
video (sound and picture).
• To erase a recording, see “Erase
this title” details on page 50.
• You cannot duplicate
copyrighted DVDs, videotapes, or
TV broadcasts using the
Recorder. “COPY PROTECT” may
appear on the display panel if
you attempt this.
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Remote Control 23
TV/VIDEO Button STANDBY-ON y Button
Press to switch between TV Press to turn on or off the power
and Video positions. In Video of the Recorder.
position, watch a
Disc/videotape or
watch/record TV programs
(changing channels at the
Recorder).
Use TV position to watch TV
channels (changing channels at SEARCH MODE Button
the TV) or watch one program In VCR mode, press for a Time
while recording another. Search or an Index Search. See
page 76.
PREV/REW H Button
In DVD mode, press to return NEXT/FF G Button
to the beginning of the
current Chapter/Track. Press In DVD mode, press to skip to
repeatedly to return to the next Chapter or Track
previous Chapters/Tracks. during play. Press and hold for
Press and hold for two two seconds to search forward
seconds to search backward during play.
during play. In VCR mode, press to search a
In VCR mode, press to search videotape. See pages 76 and 77.
a videotape.
See pages 76 and 77.
PLAY B Button
Press to begin Disc or
videotape playback.
PAUSE k Button
Press to pause Disc or RETURN Button
videotape play or recording Press to go to a previous
(except OTR). menu on a Video CD or some
DVDs.
VCR Button
Press to activate the remote DVD Button
control in VCR mode. Press to activate the remote
Press to select the VCR control in DVD mode.
output mode. Press to select the DVD
output mode.
SELECT Button
In DVD mode, press to adjust REC SPEED/MODE Button
timer recording settings. See Press to select a Disc or
page 45. videotape recording speed.
Press to choose Interlaced or See pages 52 and 69.
Progressive Scan. See page 63. This determines the quality of
the recording and the length of
Number Buttons time you can record.
Use to select TV channels. If you
have Cable TV, channels 1-125 are CHANNEL +/- Buttons
available. If you have an antenna, Press to change TV channels
channels 2-69 are available. In DVD at the Recorder in Monitor or
mode, press to select a Track or VCR mode.
Chapter for playback. Press to adjust videotape
tracking during. See page 78.
TV STANDBY y Button
Press to turn on or off the power of
some Magnavox TVs. TV MUTE Button
Press to mute the sound on
TV VOLUME +/– Buttons some Magnavox TVs.
Press to adjust the volume of The TV MUTE button does
some Magnavox TVs. not work with all TVs.
The TV VOLUME +/– buttons
do not work with all TVs.
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24 Remote Control (cont’d)

OPEN/CLOSE/EJECT A PLAY MODE Button
Button Press during Disc play to
Press to open or close the choose a Repeat, Shuffle, or
Disc tray in DVD mode. Press Scan mode.
to eject a videotape in VCR
mode.
T/C Button
(Title/Chapter) CLEAR Button
Press to select “T” In DVD mode, press to delete
(Title/Track) or “C” (Chapter) the last entry of information
in the Menu Bar.Then press into a menu. Press to clear a
op to select the timer recording. See page 47.
Title/Track/Chapter you want In VCR mode, press to reset
to play. the videotape counter. See
This button has no effect page 75.
during Monitor mode.
DISPLAY Button
FSS Button In VCR mode, press to see
(Favorite Scene Selection) status displays. See page 68.
Press to display or remove the
Favorite Scene Selection menu
SLOW Button
during playback of a DVD+R
Press to view a videotape in
or DVD+RW. See page 54.
slow motion. See page 77.
STOP C Button SYSTEM MENU Button
Press to stop playback or Press to access or remove the
recording. Recorder’s Setup menu.This
also puts the Recorder in
DISC MENU Button DVD mode automatically.
Press to access or remove a DVD
Disc menu in DVD mode.
OK Button
ops B Buttons
Press to acknowledge or
Press to select menu items.
approve a menu selection.
VCR REC I Button
Press to begin VCR recording. DVD REC I Button
See page 69. Press to start a Disc recording.
Press repeatedly to start a Press repeatedly to start a
One-Touch Recording on a One-Touch Recording on a
videotape. See page 71. DVD+R or DVD+RW.
MONITOR Button VCR Plus+/TIMER button

Press to choose Disc mode or Press to set a timer recording with
Monitor mode. In Disc mode, the VCR Plus+ programming system.
use the Index Picture Screen See page 46.
or view Disc playback. In Press to access or remove the
Monitor mode, watch TV Timer Recording menu in DVD
channels through the mode. See pages 45-47.
Recorder or make a Disc
recording. See page 22.
AUDIO Button
In DVD mode, press to select a
different audio language during DVD
play. Multiple languages must be
available on the DVD.
See page 37.
In VCR mode, press to select HIFI or
MONO. See page 77.
Helpful Hints
• When VCR REC I is pressed in DVD mode, the Recorder switches to
VCR mode and starts recording on the videotape.
• When DVD REC I is pressed in VCR mode, the Recorder switches to
DVD mode and starts recording on the DVD+R/DVD+RW.
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Display Panel (VCR) 25

Cassette Compartment
Insert a video cassette here.
VCR light (Orange)
VCR Display Panel This light appears when the Recorder is in VCR
Messages about current VCR mode.You can only watch videotapes when the
operations appear here. VCR light is on.
See Display Messages below.
Appears during recording; Indicates the

flashes when recording is selected tape
paused speed
Indicates a videotape
Appears during
is in the Recorder
DVD to VCR or
Appears if videotape VCR to DVD
play is paused or duplication
during slow motion
videotape play
Indicates the elapsed playing time of a
Appears during videotape; also displays the remaining
videotape play time for an OTR
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26 Front Panel
STANDBY-ON y Button DVD OPEN/CLOSE A Button
Press to turn the power on or off. Press to open or close the Disc Tray.
POWER ON Light SOURCE Button

Appears when the power is on. Press to select DVD mode or VCR
mode.The DVD light appears in DVD
STOP C / EJECT A Button (VCR) mode.The VCR light appears in VCR
Press once to stop videotape playback.When mode.
play is stopped, press to eject the videotape.
DVD Light
PLAY B Button (VCR) This light appears when the Recorder is
Press to play a videotape. in DVD mode.
Press to release Slow, Search, or Still mode and
return to playback. See page 77.
REW E Button (VCR) RECORD I Button (DVD)

Press to rewind a videotape. See page 77. Press to start a Disc recording.
See page 22.
F.FWD D Button (VCR)
Press to fast forward a videotape. PLAY B Button (DVD)
See page 77. Press to start Disc playback.
See page 21.
RECORD I Button (VCR)
Press to start a videotape recording. See STOP C Button (DVD)
page 69. Press to stop Disc playback.
Press repeatedly to start a One-Touch See page 21.
Recording. See page 71.
DVD Display Panel
Shows Disc status in DVD
CHANNEL K L Buttons mode.
Press to select TV channels.
VCR Light
This light appears when the Recorder is
in VCR mode.
D.DUBBING Button
Press to start DVD to VCR or VCR to
DVD duplication. See pages 44 and 73.
IR (infrared) Remote Sensor

Receives a signal from your Recorder’s
remote control so you can work your
Recorder from a distance.
Point the remote here, not at your TV.
SV (S-Video),VIDEO and AUDIO IN jacks

Use these jacks when connecting a Camcorder or other equipment to the
Recorder. See page 17. When recording material that is playing on the other
equipment, set the Recorder to CAM1 in monitor mode.
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Rear Panel 27
ANTENNA IN jack
Connect your antenna or Cable TV signal here. See pages 10-16.
VIDEO OUT jack (yellow)
Connect the yellow video cable (supplied) here and to the TV’s
Video In jack.This supplies the picture for both VCR and DVD
modes. See page 14.
EXT2 Jacks
VIDEO IN jack (yellow)
Connect a video cable from an optional Camcorder,VCR, or DVD
Player here. See page 17.
AUDIO IN Jacks / Left (white) and Right (red)
Connect audio cables coming from the audio out jacks of a
camcorder, another VCR, another DVD Player, or Stereo here. See
page 17. This will be useful if you want to copy a videotape or
watch material that is playing on other equipment.
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y PB PR) jacks (red, green, blue)
Connect component video cables (not supplied) here and to the
Component Video In jacks of a TV. See page 12.
EXT2 S-VIDEO IN jack
Use an S-video cable (not supplied) to connect this jack to the
S-Video Out jack of optional additional equipment. See page 17.
EXT2 S-VIDEO OUT jack

Connect an S-Video cable here and to a TV’s S-Video In jack. See
page 13.
EXT1 jacks
AUDIO IN jacks / Left (white) and Right (red)
Connect audio cables here and to the AUDIO OUT jacks of other
equipment. See page 17.
COMPONENT VIDEO IN (Y PB PR) jacks (red, green, blue)
Connect these jacks to the Component Video Out jacks of
optional video equipment (for example, a DVD Player). See page 17.
AC Power Cord
Connect to a standard AC outlet to supply power to the Recorder.
EXT1 EXT2
DIGITAL COMPONENT AUDIO S-VIDEO AUDIO COMPONENT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT ANTENNA
AUDIO OUT VIDEO IN IN OUT VIDEO OUT
IN
Y Y
EXT2
PB L L PB L L
COAXIAL
IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT OUT
PR R R PR R R
OUT
DVD DVD/VCR
DVD COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Jack

Connect a coaxial digital audio cable (not supplied) here and to the
Coaxial Digital Audio In jack of a Stereo.This supplies audio only for
DVD mode. See page 16.
AUDIO OUT Jacks / Left (white) and Right (red) Helpful Hints
Connect audio cables here and to the Audio In jacks of a TV or Stereo.
These jacks supply audio for both DVD and VCR modes. • Use the same EXT (external) number
Use these for a second connection to another TV, etc. for each pair of audio and video
connections. For example, if you use
AUDIO OUT Jacks / Left (white) and Right (red) EXT 2 S-VIDEO IN, use the EXT 2
Connect the supplied audio cables here and to the Audio In jacks of a TV AUDIO IN jacks.
or Stereo. See pages 12-15. These jacks provide audio for both DVD and • Do not touch the inner pins of the
VCR modes. jacks. Electrostatic discharge may
damage the unit permanently.
ANTENNA OUT Jack • You only need one audio and one video
Use the supplied RF coaxial cable to connect this jack to the ANTENNA connection to a TV.You might not use all
IN jack on your TV, Cable Box, or Satellite Receiver. See pages 10-16. the jacks.
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28 TV Channel Programming
Although the Recorder selects available TV channels during Initial Setup,
you may want to repeat the process later if more channels become
available in your area.This will erase and replace all previously stored
channels.To update the available channels, follow these steps.
● Make sure the Recorder is in DVD mode. Press DVD so the DVD light
appears on the front of the Recorder.
1 Press SYSTEM MENU. Press s to select

corner of the menu bar at the top of the TV screen.
in the top left
2 Press L repeatedly to select at the bottom of the second

menu page, then press B to enter the Installation menu.
1,4,7
Installation
K
u B Auto Ch. Programming
L Add/Delete Channels
B 1-6
VCR Plus+ ch.
Time/Date
Cable/Antenna
To exit press
SYSTEM MENU
3 Auto Ch. Programming will be selected. Press OK. “Searching for

TV channels” will appear, along with a progress scale.The number of
channels found will show on the screen as the searching progresses.
This will take a few minutes, depending on the number of channels
available.
4 When the channel search finishes, “Auto ch. search

complete” will appear, along with the total number of channels
found.
Press SYSTEM MENU. The Installation menu will reappear.

If you are satisfied with the channels found, press SYSTEM
MENU repeatedly to remove the menu. You are finished.
Helpful Hints
To add or delete additional channels, press L to select
• Access added channels by
Add/Delete Channels, then go to step 5. pressing CHANNEL +/ -.
Deleted channels will be
Installation
skipped. Delete channels you
rarely watch.You still can select
K Auto Ch. Programming deleted channels with the
u B Add/Delete Channels B Number buttons.
L VCR Plus+ ch.
Time/Date
• If new channels become
Cable/Antenna available, or if you receive a
To exit press channel the Recorder did not
SYSTEM MENU set, add the channel.
• The Recorder detects whether
you connected an Antenna or
Cable TV signal. If you are not
5 Press B. A channel list will appear. Beside each channel number,
you will see “Delete” or “Add.” receiving the correct channels,
reset your channels. Follow
steps 1-2 above. Press L to
6 Press K or L to select the channel you want to add or
delete, then press s or B to choose Add or Delete for that
channel. Press OK to store your choice. “Stored” will appear
briefly in the lower left corner of the menu.
choose Cable/Antenna, then
press B. Press B or s to
choose Cable, Anten. (antenna),
Repeat step 6 as often as necessary to add or delete all the channels or Auto (for the Recorder to
detect automatically). Press OK.
you want.
“Stored” will appear briefly in
the lower left corner of the
7 Press SYSTEM MENU repeatedly to remove all the menus

when you are finished.
menu. Press SYSTEM MENU.
Press OK again to reset the
channels.When the search
ends, press SYSTEM MENU
repeatedly to clear the screen.
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VCR Plus+® Channels 29

If you intend to use the VCR Plus+® programming system, program the
Recorder with your local channel information.This will only take a few
minutes. Since the channel numbers of the stations you receive may not be
the same as the station numbers, and since channel numbers differ from
area to area, you must set up channels in order for the system to work
efficiently.
Before you begin, make sure you have 1) a cable TV channel list, if applicable
(you can request one from your cable TV company), and 2) a chart that lists
VCR Plus+ channel numbers, which you can find in your TV guide or the TV
listings of your local newspaper.

in the top left 1,6
2 Press L repeatedly to select at the bottom of the
second menu screen, then press B to enter the Installation
menu.
1-5
3 Press K or L to select VCR Plus+ Ch. (channel), then press B.
Installation
Auto Ch. Programming

K Add/Delete Channels
u B VCR Plus+ ch. B
L Time/Date
Cable/Antenna
To exit press
SYSTEM MENU
4 Press K or L to select a VCR Plus+ Ch. number, then press

s or B to enter the corresponding Channel number from
your TV guide list.
Refer to the list from your local newspaper or TV guide for the VCR
Plus+ channels and corresponding TV channel numbers for your
area.These are the numbers you will enter as the Channel number Channel Line-Up Chart
as you complete the chart on the screen. Call letters Guide Channel TV Channel
(Local TV station) (Guide channel number) (Local channel number)
5 Press OK to store the Channel number. “Stored” will appear

briefly in the lower left corner of the menu. Repeat steps 4-5 as
often as necessary to complete the chart.
Installation
VCR Plus+ ch.
VCR Plus+ ch. Channel
K K...
u 001 s 018 B
L 002 -- -- --
003 -- -- --
004 -- -- --
005 -- -- --
L... To store
Press OK
6 When you are finished, press SYSTEM MENU repeatedly to

remove all the menus.
Helpful Hint
• Only memorized channels will
be available at step 4.To add
more channels, see page 28.
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30 Clock Setting
Time/Date Automatic
The Recorder can set the time and date automatically by referring to a PBS
station. If the Recorder chooses an incorrect PBS channel or sets the
time/date incorrectly, set the clock manually. See page 31.
Before you begin, make sure TV channels are set. See page 28.
8
1 Press SYSTEM MENU. Press s to select in the top left
2 Press L repeatedly to select at the end of the second

menu screen, then press B to enter the Installation menu.
3 Press L repeatedly to select Time/Date, then press B. 1,8

4 Automatic will be selected. Press B.
1-7
5 With PBS Channel selected, press s or B to choose the
channel number of your PBS station, then press OK.
If you do not know your PBS channel number, choose Auto.The
Recorder will choose a PBS station for you and set the time.
If you want to set the clock manually, choose Off.The Recorder will
not update the time automatically according to a PBS station.
Time/date
Automatic
K
u PBS Channel s 010 B
L Daylight Saving Off
Time Zone Auto.
To store
Press OK
6 Press L to choose Daylight Saving. Press s or B to choose

On, Off, or Auto, then press OK. Choose Auto if you want the
clock set according to the PBS station’s Daylight Savings Time schedule.
Time/date
Automatic
K PBS Channel 010

u Daylight Saving s Off B
L Time Zone Auto.
To store
Press OK
7 Press L to choose Time Zone. Press s or B repeatedly to

choose your time zone, then press OK.
If you want the Recorder to use the time zone from which your PBS
station broadcasts, choose Auto. But, if your PBS station broadcasts
from a different time zone than the one in which you live, be sure to
select your time zone instead.
Time/date
Automatic
PBS Channel 010

Helpful Hints
K Daylight Saving Off
u Time Zone s Auto. B • The Recorder may set the clock
L when you complete Initial
To store Setup. If the correct time
Press OK appears on the display, you do
not need to reset the clock.
8 Press SYSTEM MENU repeatedly to remove the menus. Press

STANDBY-ON y to turn off the Recorder. In a few minutes, the
time will appear on the display panel on the front of the Recorder.
If the Recorder cannot find the time, you may see an error message
• The factory default setting of
Daylight Saving is On.
• The Recorder can use the PBS
channel to set the clock only if
when you turn on the Recorder. Check the PBS channel and try again. the PBS channel is a
Or, set the clock manually. See page 31. memorized channel.To set up
channels, see page 28.
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Clock Setting (cont’d) 31

Time/Date Manual
If the Recorder does not set the time and date correctly using the
Time/Date Automatic feature, set the clock manually by following the steps
below. Manual clock setting overrides Automatic clock setting.

2 Press L repeatedly to select at the end of the

second menu, then press B to enter the Installation menu.
1,11
3 Press L repeatedly to select Time/Date, then press B.
4 Press L to choose Manual, then press B.
Time/date
1-10
Manual
K
u Time s 04:01 B
L AM/PM PM
Year 2004
Month 06
Date 19
Daylight Saving On
To exit press
SYSTEM MENU
5 Time will be highlighted. Press s or B to choose the correct

time in hours and minutes, then press OK. Or, press the
Number buttons to quickly enter the time in hours and minutes,
then press OK.
6 Press L to choose AM/PM, then press s or B to choose

AM or PM. Press OK.
7 Press L to choose Year, then press s or B to choose the

current year. Press OK.
8 Press L to choose Month, then press s or B to choose

the current month. Press OK.
9 Press L to choose Date, then press s or B to choose the

current date. Press OK.
10 Press L to choose Daylight Saving, then press s or B to

choose On or Off. Press OK.
Helpful Hints
11 Press SYSTEM MENU repeatedly to remove all menus. • In order for the clock to remain
set as you specified manually,
you may need to set Daylight
Saving to Off.
• If you set up channels again as
described on page 28, you may
need to reset your clock.
• If you change any item
manually (Time, AM/PM,Year,
Month, Date, Daylight Saving),
PBS Channel will change to Off
automatically. See page 30.
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32 Menu Bars
You can use the Menu Bars to access or operate some DVD or Recorder
features.You cannot access the Menu Bars during recording.
When a Menu Bar is on the screen, press K, L, s, and B on the remote to
select or change an item.
Menu Bar 1
*Press SYSTEM MENU once to access Menu Bar 1.The following
items are in Menu Bar 1. Depending on the available Disc features, you may
not be able to access each item at all times. Only available features can be
selected.
User Preference Settings Set your preferences for Disc audio and
video quality, depending on the equipment you connected to the
Recorder.Also set up Languages,Access Control, Record Settings,
Remote Control settings, Installation features, and other Recorder
features as detailed throughout this manual.
Title/Track Select to choose an available Disc Title or Track for

W playback. Use the Number buttons or K or L to select the Title you
want. Play will start automatically.
Chapter Select to choose an available Disc Chapter for playback. Use

X the Number buttons or K or L to select the Chapter you want. Play will
start automatically.
Audio Language If the current DVD has multiple audio soundtracks,

Y choose one here. For example, some DVDs let you play the movie in
other languages or hear a director’s commentary during playback. Check
the Disc case for details. See page 37.
Z Subtitle Language If the current Disc has subtitles, select a language

here. See page 37.
Angle Select to choose a different camera angle, if available, during

DVD play. See page 38.
Zoom Select to enlarge the DVD picture by 2, 3, or 4 times the normal

a size during playback. See page 38.
Menu Bar 2
*While in Menu Bar 1, press B repeatedly to move to Menu Bar 2.
The following items may be available in Menu Bar 2.
Sound Mode Select to choose a sound mode: Stereo (st) or Dolby

d Surround compatible (sur). See page 39.
Frame-by-frame playback Select for forward or reverse

frame-by-frame playback. Press L, then press s or B to move the DVD
or Video CD picture backward or forward one frame at a time. See page
39.
Slow motion Select to slow the speed of DVD, DVD+R, or DVD+RW

H playback. See page 40.
Fast motion Select to play a DVD, DVD+R, or DVD+RW forward or

E backward at four, eight, or 32 times the normal play speed. Press L, then
press s or B to choose a backward (-) or forward speed.
Time Search Select to enter a specific time within the current Title or
Track at which you want play to begin. See page 41.
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On-screen Symbols, Status Box 33

On-screen Symbols
The following symbols will appear briefly on the TV screen when you activate some Disc features.
chapter Repeat Chapter The current Chapter scan Scan The first 10 seconds of each
will play repeatedly. See page 42. Chapter/Track will play.
See page 41.
title Repeat Title The current Title will play
repeatedly. See page 42. 2/2 Angle Multiple angles are available.
See page 38.
repeat Repeat All The entire Disc will play
repeatedly. See page 42. locked Locked The current Disc is Locked and
cannot play. See pages 57-61.
A- Repeat A Point A for Repeat A-B
playback has been entered. See page 42. safe Safe The current Disc is authorized for
playback. See pages 57-61.
A-B Repeat A-B A segment of the Disc will
play repeatedly. See page 42. “X” The feature you just attempted is
not available on the current Disc or at the
OFF OFF Each repeat option will appear in current time.
turn every time you press PLAY MODE.
OFF will appear at the last.
shuffle Shuffle The Tracks or Chapters will play

in random order. To start shuffled play,
press PLAY MODE repeatedly until
“shuffle” appears on the TV screen.
Status Box
The Status Box shows the current status of the Recorder and information about the current Disc,
including Disc type and playing time. Set Status box to On if you want to see the following icons briefly
when you access a feature. See page 62.
Disc status icons Disc type icons

0
rec recording DVD+R DVD+R
9
stop stop RW
DVD+RW
;
pause pause play DVD
DVD-Video
0;
pause pause recording SVCD
Super Video-CD
K fast forward Video-CD

x4 VCD
J fast reverse no Disc

no disc
x4
H slow motion error

Disc error
1/4
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34 Index Picture Screen

The Index Picture Screen shows your recordings on a DVD+RW or DVD+R. It
appears automatically when you insert a DVD+R or DVD+RW or when you stop
playback or recording.The Disc must contain recordings.
An Index Picture represents each recording. Next to the Index Picture is the program
name, length of recording, recording mode/speed, and date of recording. If the
recording has no name, the recording source and time will appear instead (for
example, the recorded TV channel and the time at which you started recording the
channel).
Empty disc areas (erased Titles or blank space at the end of the Disc) also appear in
the Index Picture Screen. “Empty title” and the amount of remaining recording time
appear beside the empty Index Picture box.
The Index Picture Screen will dim after several minutes of no use.To brighten the
Index Picture Screen again, use the Recorder or its remote control.
Titles
The Index Picture Screen shows three Titles per screen. Press K or L to move to
other recordings.
Press STOP C to move directly to the first recording on the Disc.
Disc Bar
The Disc Bar appears at the right of the Index Picture Screen.This overviews all
recordings on the Disc, as well as any empty spaces.
On the Disc Bar, the Disc Pointer indicates your current position on the Disc. You
can press and hold the NEXT/FF G button to scroll through the Disc Bar. Moving
through the recordings by pressing K or L also moves the Disc Pointer. On a
DVD+RW, resume play or recording from this point by pressing OK for playback or
DVD REC I for recording. Later recordings will be overwritten. On a DVD+R,
resume play from the Disc Pointer location by pressing OK. However, on a DVD+R,
recording begins at the last empty title space when you press DVD REC I.
Title Settings Menu

When you select an Index Picture, press B to go to its Title Settings Menu.You can
name, play, or erase the Title. See page 50.
Title description
Includes program name (or channel/source and
time at which it was recorded), length of
recording, the speed in which it was recorded,
and the date of recording (if clock was set).
Cue Current Title

Go to the Disc Information Screen or to a
Title on a previous screen. Disc Information
Screen details are on page 53.
Index Picture
An image representing a Disc Pointer
recording.An empty box Shows the current Title
represents an area on the
Disc that is empty and number and its position
available for recording. To within the Disc.
personalize the Index Picture, see
page 54.
Timer Information Box Disc Bar
Displays the current time or
the time/date of the next
scheduled timer recording.
See page 35.
Tuner Information Box

Displays the current TV
channel or video source (if
additional equipment is
connected to the
Recorder).
See page 35.
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Information Boxes 35
Warning box
Appears near the bottom of the TV screen when appropriate. Examples and details are on page 48.
Disc locked
Tuner Information box

Appears briefly on the left side of the TV screen in Monitor mode and identifies the current TV channel
or Video source. For example, if EXT1 appears in the Tuner Information Box, you can view or record
the material playing on the equipment connected to the EXT1 IN jacks on the rear of the Recorder.
To receive TV stations, make sure you have connected an Antenna or Cable TV signal to the
ANTENNA IN jack on the Recorder. See pages 10-16. Press MONITOR to go into Monitor mode and
view TV channels.
Current TV channel No signal - Channel is not Copy-protected signal

receivable or no equipment
is connected to the designated jack.
012
012
Timer Information box
Displays the start time or date of the next scheduled timer recording and appears in the Index Picture
Screen.You cannot remove it.
It appears briefly at the beginning of a timed One-Touch Recording. It does not appear during recording
or Disc playback.
Timer recording due later today Timer recording set for another day
within the upcoming year
4
The time at which the current Current time; no timer recordings
One-Touch Recording will end. are scheduled.
10:15 pm
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36 Title/Disc Menus, Chapter/Track Selection

Title/Disc Menus
● Before you begin, make sure the Recorder is in DVD mode. Press DVD so
the DVD light appears on the front of the Recorder.
1 Press DISC MENU during Disc play.

For a DVD, if the current Title has a menu, the Title menu will
appear on the screen. Otherwise, the Disc menu will appear.The
menu will list features available on the current DVD and will vary for
every DVD.
For a DVD+RW or DVD+R, the Index Picture Screen will appear.
See page 34.
2 Press Kor L to select items in the menu or Index Picture

Screen, then press OK. Repeat this process until you set up all
the features you want or until play begins.
1
2
Chapter/Track Selection
1 Press NEXT/FF G during play to go to the next

Track/Chapter. Press PREV/REW j once to return to the
beginning of the current Track/Chapter. Press PREV/REW j
repeatedly to step back to previous Tracks/Chapters.
2 Or, to go directly to any Track/Chapter during play, press

the Number buttons to enter the Track/Chapter number.
1
If you enter an invalid number, the current Track/Chapter may
continue to play. Or, an incorrect Track/Chapter may begin to play.
Make sure the Track/Chapter number you enter is available on the
Disc. Make sure the Chapter is available within the current Title.The
Menu Bar will disappear automatically in a few seconds, or you can
press SYSTEM MENU to remove it quickly.
2
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Audio Language, Subtitles 37

Audio Language
Some DVDs are recorded in different languages. For example, you may be
able to watch the same movie in French, Spanish, etc.The movie may have
special audio features, such as a director’s commentary or music
soundtrack. If these are available on the DVD, access the different languages
or featured soundtracks by following these steps.
1 During DVD play, press the AUDIO button.

Y Audio will be selected in the Menu Bar.
2 Within five seconds, press the AUDIO button repeatedly to

see the different languages available. Or, press K or L
repeatedly to see the different languages.The language you select
will be audible in a few seconds; the Menu Bar will disappear.
The languages or options may be abbreviated. For example, French
may be “Fr.” See your Disc case for details on available audio
features and explanations.
W X Y Z a
s KB
~ 1 2 1enL 1 no off
L F
DVD play
0:29:40
0:00:07
1-2
Subtitles
Some DVDs include subtitles in different languages. Or, material you
recorded onto a DVD+RW or DVD+R might include subtitles.To choose
subtitles, follow these steps.
1 During play, press SYSTEM MENU so Menu Bar 1 appears

at the top of the TV screen.
Press B repeatedly to select Z (Subtitle) in the Menu Bar.

2 1,4
3 Press K or L to see the available subtitle languages. Subtitles will
appear after a few seconds.
You can choose subtitles only if they are available on the Disc.The
languages may be numbered or abbreviated, such as “En” for English. 2-3
W X Y Z a
s B
~ 1 2 1en 1en KL no off
L F
DVD play
0:29:40
0:00:07
4 Press SYSTEM MENU to remove the Menu Bar.

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38 Zoom, Camera Angle

Zoom
Zooming lets you enlarge the video image during play and pan through the
enlarged image.

Press B repeatedly to select a (Zoom) in the Menu Bar. 6

2
3 Press K or L to choose 2, 3, or 4. Play will pause.The still
picture will appear at 2, 3, or 4 times the normal size. 1,7
~
L B
W
1
X
2
Y
1en
Z
1 no
s
a
2 KL
Press OK to pan
B
2-5
DVD pause
0:29:40
0:00:07
4 To move the enlarged picture (pan), press OK. Then, press

K, L, s, or B to move the picture.
5 Press OK again to see the still, zoomed picture without the

Menu Bar.
6 To return to regular play, press PLAY B.
7 Press SYSTEM MENU to remove the Menu Bar again.
Camera Angle
Some DVDs include scenes recorded from different angles or perspectives.
To watch segments from a different angle, follow these steps.
1 During DVD play, press SYSTEM MENU so Menu Bar 1

appears at the top of the TV screen.
2 Press B repeatedly to select (Angle) in the Menu Bar.
3 Press K or L to select a different angle. In a few seconds, play

changes to the selected angle.
1
2/2
~
L F
W
1
X
2
Y
1en
Z
1
s KB
1/2L
a
off 2-3
DVD play
0:29:40
0:00:07
If the Angle symbol appears in the top left corner of the TV screen
during play, multiple angles are available. Simply press K or L to
switch among the different angles.
o
2/2 p
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Still Picture/Frame-by-Frame Play, Sound 39

Still Picture/Frame-by-frame Play
To quickly pause play, press PAUSE k on the remote. To advance the still
picture one frame at a time, press PAUSE k repeatedly.To resume play,
press PLAY B.
To freeze the picture using the Menu Bar, follow these steps.
1 Press SYSTEM MENU during play so Menu Bar 1 appears.

4
2 Press B repeatedly to select in Menu Bar 2.
1,5
3 Press L to freeze the picture. Press s or B to move the
picture backward or forward one frame at a time.
Do not leave a still picture on your TV more than five minutes.This
may etch the image onto your picture tube permanently. Other still 2-3
visual elements, such as TV station logos or video games, also will
damage your TV if left too long.
d H E
st
o
L B e
DVD pause
0:29:40
0:00:07
4 Press PLAY B to resume regular play.
Sound
Choose a sound setting based on the capabilities of the equipment to
which you connected the Recorder. See pages 10-16 and 65.

d in Menu Bar 2.
2 Press B repeatedly to select
3 Press K or L to select st (stereo) or sur (Dolby Surround).

Select st (stereo) to hear stereo sound.This will work with
equipment that has right and left audio jacks (usually red and white).
1,4
Select sur (Dolby Surround) if your audio equipment is compatible
with Dolby Surround. If it is, usually a Dolby Pro Logic logo will
appear on the equipment.
2-3
d H E
s B
st KL
L F
DVD play Helpful Hint
1 :2 3 :45
0 :3 0 :02
• The Recorder also refers to
Sound settings as Analog output.
The sound the Recorder sends to
your Stereo or TV is analog, or
two-channel, left and right. You
are using analog sound if you
used the red/white, left/right,
Audio jacks. See page 65.
Whether you adjust the sound
here or as described on page 65,
the results will be the same.
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40 Slow Motion, Searching

Slow Motion
To use the Menu Bar for slow motion, follow these steps.
1 During Disc play, press SYSTEM MENU so Menu Bar 1

Press B repeatedly to select H (Slow motion) in Menu Bar

2 2, then press L. Play will pause.
3 Press s or B to select the required speed: -1, -1/2, -1/4 or

-1/8 (backward), or 1/8, 1/4, 1/2 or 1 (forward). The Disc will
start to play at the speed you selected, for example, one-half as fast
as normal (1/2).
1,4
Select 1 or press PLAY B to play the Disc at normal speed again.
Select 0 or press PAUSE k on the remote control to pause the
picture.
2-3
d H E
st
K
L F -1 -1/2 -1/4 -1/8 s 0 B 1/8 1/4 1/2 1
DVD pause
0:00:22
0:00:05
Searching
1 To search a Disc at four times the normal speed, press and

hold NEXT/FF i or PREV/REW j during play. Repeat
this to search at eight or 32 times the normal speed.The sound will
be mute.
2
On an Audio CD, press and hold NEXT/FF i or
PREV/REW j during play to search the Disc at four
times the normal speed. Sound will be intermittent. Repeat this
1
to search at eight times the normal speed. The sound will be mute.
Each press of NEXT/FF i or PREV/REW j switches between
the slower and faster search speed.
2 Press PLAY B to resume normal play.

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Time Search, Scan 41

Time Search
Time Search lets you choose a specific elapsed playing time at which you
want to begin playback.
1 Press SYSTEM MENU during Disc play so Menu Bar 1

2 Press B repeatedly to select in Menu Bar 2.
3 Press L. Play will pause. A time edit box will appear, showing the
elapsed playing time of the current Chapter or Disc. 1,6
L F
d
st
DVD pause
H E
K
s 0:02:32 B
time edit box
2,3,5
1:41:05 total time
0:02:32 elapsed playing time
Status box
4
4 Press the Number buttons to enter the time at which you
want play to begin. Enter the hour, minutes, and seconds from left
to right in the box.
The time must be within the possible time of the current Chapter or
Disc. If it is not, play will not begin after you press OK at step 5.
Instead, a space in the time edit box will blink. Or, play may begin at the
wrong time. Refer to the Status box to see the time available, then
enter a correct time.
5 Press OK. After a few seconds, play will resume at the point you
selected.
Scan
Scanning plays the first 10 seconds of each Chapter/Track on the Disc.
1
1 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly during play until “scan”
appears on the TV screen. Starting with the current
Chapter/Track, the first 10 seconds of each Chapter/Track will play.
This will continue until the end of the Disc is reached or you
resume regular playback.
2
2 To stop scanning and continue regular play, press PLAY B.
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42 Repeat, Repeat A-B

Repeat
You may play a Chapter,Track,Title or entire Disc repeatedly. All Discs do
not allow all the repeat options.You cannot play a DVD+R or DVD+RW
repeatedly. Check your Disc for details.
1-2
1 During Disc play, press PLAY MODE repeatedly to choose a
Repeat option. Depending on the type of Disc, you may choose to
play the Chapter,Track,Title, or Disc repeatedly.
During DVD or Video CD play, the repeat symbols will appear
briefly on the TV screen. See page 33.
2 To cancel repeat play, repeatedly press PLAY MODE to

choose “off” or until all the repeat symbols or messages disappear
from the screen.
Repeat A-B
You also may set the Recorder to play only a specific portion of a Title,
Chapter, or Track repeatedly. Follow these steps.
2
1
1 Press PLAY B to start Disc play.
4
2 When the Disc reaches the point at which you want
repeated play to begin, press PLAY MODE until the
“repeat-A” symbol appears on the TV screen.
3 When the Disc reaches the point at which you want to end
the segment, press OK. The “Repeat A-B” symbol will appear on
the TV screen briefly.The segment will begin playing repeatedly.
3
4 To cancel Repeat A-B play, press STOP C.
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One-Touch Recording 43
1 Insert a recordable DVD+RW or DVD+R into the Recorder.
2 In the Index Picture Screen of a DVD+RW, press K or L to

select an Empty Title (or empty Index Picture box) on the Disc
that has enough time for the recording. Or, select the place at which
you want to start the new recording in order to overwrite other
recordings.
You may skip this step if you use Safe Record. See step 5.
Or, if you are using a DVD+R, you may skip this step. Recordings on
6
a DVD+R are made at the end of the Disc automatically. Previous
recordings are not overwritten.
3 Press MONITOR to see TV channels through the Recorder. Make

sure you have programmed channels. See page 28.
2
channel you wish to record.
If you are using a Cable Box/Satellite Receiver, enter channel 3 or 4
(the output channel of your Cable Box/Satellite Receiver) or the EXT
5
channel (that corresponds to the jacks to which you connected the
Cable Box/Satellite Receiver). Set the channel you want to record at
the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver. Leave it on for the recording.
4
5 Press DVD REC I twice to start a 30-minute recording.
Press DVD REC I repeatedly to record longer timed
recordings. The length of recording available depends on the
current recording mode/speed and the amount of time available on
3
the Disc. Recording mode/speed details are on page 52. Recording will
begin about 30 seconds after you press DVD REC I. (The Disc
takes this time to prepare for recording.)
Or, use Safe Record to have the Recorder automatically find the
empty space at the end of a DVD+RW; this prevents overwriting
other recordings.To do so, press and hold DVD REC I for about
two seconds, or until SAFE REC appears on the Recorder’s display
Helpful Hints
panel.Then, press DVD REC I repeatedly to choose the time length • “Disc locked” will appear on the
you want for your recording. TV if a protected DVD+RW or
If you press DVD REC I only once, or press and hold DVD REC I DVD+R is in the Recorder.
one time and immediately start Safe Record, the Recorder will Recording is not possible.
record the current channel or source until the end of the Disc is • If the power fails during recording,
reached. the Index Picture Screen may not
match the actual video content on
6 Press STOP C if you need to stop the recording before the

designated end time. Otherwise, the Recorder will automatically
stop recording at the designated end time, then turn itself off.
the Disc.The last recorded Title
may be lost.A power failure or
unit failure/system crash also may
destroy all the material recorded
on a Disc.
• If no free space remains on the
DVD+R, DISC FULL will appear.
Recording is not possible.
• Press SYSTEM MENU during
recording to access or remove the
Status box,Tuner Information box,
and/or Timer Information box. See
pages 33 and 35.
• The recommended operating
temperature range for the
Recorder is from 32°F-122°F
● If you plan to play a DVD+R on another DVD Player, finalize the Disc. (Fahrenheit) for DVD+RW
Follow the steps on page 55. recording and 32°F-104°F for
● To edit your recordings, see page 54. However, editing changes may not be DVD+R recording. Exceeding
accessible when you play the Disc on other DVD Players. these ranges may cause unstable
● To erase a recording, see “Erase this title” details on page 50. recording results.
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44 Videotape to DVD Duplication
1 5,6 2
Follow the steps below to copy a videotape to a DVD+R or DVD+RW.This will be
possible only if the videotape is not copy protected.
● Before you begin, turn on the TV and set it to channel 3 or its Video Input.
1 Put the videotape you want to copy in the cassette compartment.

With the Recorder in VCR mode, play the tape to the point at which you
want to start recording, then press STOP C. 1,7
2 Press DVD to put the Recorder in DVD mode. Insert a recordable
DVD+R/ DVD+RW in the disc tray. Use K or L to select a blank Disc
portion on which you can make the new recording.
1,4 2,8
3 Press REC SPEED/MODE to choose a recording speed. See page 52.
2
4 Press VCR so the VCR light appears on the front of the Recorder again.
8
5 Press D.DUBBING on the front of the Recorder. The unit will be in
recording standby mode. 3
IF
RW p a u s e
3:00:00
0:00:00
012
6 Press D.DUBBING on the front of the Recorder again to start

recording. ‘REC’ will appear on the display panel.
I
RW rec
2:59:00
0:00:01
012
7 To stop recording, press STOP C. Wait for the Index Picture Screen to
appear.This may take several minutes.Your new recording will show in the
Index Picture Screen.
8 The unit will be in VCR mode.To watch the new recording on the
DVD+R/DVD+RW, press DVD to put the Recorder in DVD mode.
Use K or L to select the new Title, then press PLAY B.
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Timer Recording (DVD mode only) 45

● Before you begin, make sure the Recorder is in DVD mode. Press DVD so the
DVD light appears on the front of the Recorder.
1 Press VCR Plus+/TIMER.
2 Press K or L to select Timer Programming, then press B.

Timer 11
K VCR Plus+ system
uB Timer Programming B
L Timer List
To exit
Press TIMER
3 Date will be selected. Press K or L to enter the month and date

you want the recording to start.
Press SELECT repeatedly to choose: the date (timer recording will
occur once on the day you choose); Mo-Fr (timer recording will occur
every weekday at the same time); or a day of the week (for example,
Mo for Monday; timer recording will occur every Monday at the same
time). When the date is correct, press B.
Timer Timer
2-9
Timer
Timer Programming Timer Programming Timer Programming
Rec Rec Rec
Date Ch. Start End Mode Date Ch. Start End Mode Date Ch. Start End Mode
10/25 122 09:00AM 09:30AM M1 Mo-Fr 122 09:00AM 09:30AM M1 Mo 122 09:00AM 09:30AM M1
Mo-Fr/Weekly
Press SELECT
Press SELECT once.

To store
Press OK
Mo-Fr/Weekly
Press SELECT
Press SELECT again.

To store
Press OK
Mo-Fr/Weekly
Press SELECT
Press SELECT again.

To store
Press OK
1,10
Recording will happen one Recording will happen every day, Recording will happen on the same
time on the day you chose. Monday-Friday, starting on the day every week, starting the day you chose.
day you chose.
4 Ch. (channel) will be selected. Press K or L to enter the channel you

want to record, then press B.
If you are using a Cable Box/Satellite Receiver, enter channel 3 or 4 (the
output channel of your Cable Box/Satellite Receiver) or the EXT channel Helpful Hints
(that corresponds to the jacks to which you connected the Cable • You can enter the Date, Channel,
Box/Satellite Receiver). Set the channel you want to record at the Cable Start, and End information with
Box/Satellite Receiver. Leave it on for the recording. the Number buttons. Enter
channel numbers as a three-digit
5 Start will be selected. Press K or L to enter the time at which you

want recording to begin - in hours and minutes.
Press SELECT repeatedly to choose AM or PM.
When the Start time is correct, press B.
number. For example, for channel
15, press1,5.
• Press STANDBY-ON y on the
remote to turn off the Recorder
and stop a timer recording that is
6 End will be selected. Press K or L to enter the time at which you

want recording to stop. Press SELECT repeatedly to choose AM
or PM.When the End time is correct, press B.
in progress.
• You cannot select Timer
Programming if six recordings are
set. Delete a recording, then set a
7 Rec Mode (Record Mode) will be selected. Press K or L to choose a

recording speed: M1, M2, M2x, M3, M4, or M6.
See page 52.
new one. See page 47.
• Set a Timer recording and turn
off the Recorder five minutes
before the recording will start.
8 Check your timer information. If something is incorrect, press s or B to

choose the incorrect data. Use K or L to enter the correct data.
(You can use the Recorder
normally until that time.)
• Set the timer recording one
9 When the information is correct, press OK. Stored will appear at

the bottom of the screen, then the Timer menu will reappear.
minute ahead of the program’s
start time.This helps ensure the
entire program is recorded.The
10 Press VCR Plus+/TIMER to remove the menu. Disc needs about 30 seconds to
prepare for recording.
• You cannot change channels
11 Put a recordable DVD+RW or DVD+R in the Recorder. Press

STANDBY-ON y to turn off the Recorder. For the timer recording,
the Recorder will turn itself on, record, then turn itself off when finished.
If you plan to play a DVD+R on another DVD Player, finalize the Disc. Follow the
during recording.
• To edit your recordings, see page
54. Editing changes may not be
accessible when you play the
steps on page 55. Disc on other Players.
• TIMER will appear on the display
panel if a Timer Recording is set.
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46 VCR Plus+® Timer Recording (DVD mode only)

A PlusCode® number is a number of up to eight digits, printed in most TV
guides next to the start time of a TV program.You can schedule a timer
recording quickly by entering the code for your TV program.
Before you begin, complete the VCR Plus+® channel setup. See page 29.
6
1 Press VCR Plus+/TIMER on the remote control.
2 Press K to select VCR Plus+ system, then press B.
2
Timer
3,4
uB VCR Plus+ system B
L Timer Programming
Timer List
To exit
Press TIMER
3 1,5
3 Press the Number buttons to enter the PlusCode number
from your TV guide, then press OK. If you make a mistake,
press CLEAR to erase the PlusCode number, then enter it correctly.
Information about the timer will appear. If information is missing or
not available, you may be asked to enter more information. Follow
the instructions on the screen.You may be asked to enter a channel
number if you have not set up VCR Plus+ channels. See page 29.
Timer
VCR Plus+ system
PlusCode number
--------
Mo-Fr/Weekly To store
Press SELECT Press OK
4 If the timer recording information seems correct and

complete, press OK. Stored will appear at the bottom of the
screen briefly.The Timer menu will reappear.
Timer
VCR Plus+ system
Rec
Date Ch. Start End Mode
10/24 122 09:00AM 09:30AM M1
AM/PM To store
Press SELECT Press OK
5 Press VCR Plus+/TIMER to remove the menu.
6 Put a recordable DVD+RW or DVD+R in the Recorder.

Press STANDBY-ON y to turn off the Recorder at least
five minutes before the timer recording is set to begin. The
Recorder must be off in order for the timer recording to occur.
If you plan to play a DVD+R on another DVD Player, finalize the Disc.
See page 55.
To edit your recordings, see page 54. However, editing changes may not be
accessible when you play the Disc on other DVD Players.
Helpful Hint
• You cannot select VCR Plus+
system if six timer recordings
are set. Delete a recording first.
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Erasing Timer Recordings 47

1 Press VCR Plus+/TIMER.
2 Press L to choose Timer list, then press B.

4
3 Press K or L to highlight the timer recording you want to
erase.
4 Press CLEAR.The recording you selected will appear alone on the

screen beneath “Clear Timer.”
Timer 2,3
Timer List
5
Clear timer
10/25 122 09:00AM 09:30AM M1
Switch off; timer recording

To exit
Press TIMER
To clear
Press OK
1,6
5 Press OK to erase the timer recording. “Timer Cleared” will
appear at the bottom of the screen briefly, then the Timer List will
reappear. (If you decide not to erase the timer recording, press the
VCR Plus+/TIMER button instead.The Timer List will reappear.)
6 Press VCR Plus+/TIMER repeatedly to remove the menus.
Helpful Hint
• Press STANDBY-ON y on
the remote to turn off the
Recorder and stop a timer
recording that is in
progress.
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48 Error Messages
These messages may appear while or after you set a timer recording.
Collision
The timer recording overlaps with another timer recording.Timer
recordings that overlap or conflict with another will appear in a red
highlight in the Timer List.
• To ignore the message, press VCR Plus+/TIMER repeatedly to remove
all the menus.The program with the earlier start time will record
completely, then the remainder of the later program will record.
• Change one or both timer recordings. See page 45.
• Delete one of the timer recordings. See page 47.
Please enter channel number

The VCR Plus+ programming system does not recognize the TV channel.
• Use the Number buttons to enter the required channel number, then
press OK. See page 29.
PlusCode number wrong

You entered an incorrect the PlusCode number.
• Enter the correct information or press VCR Plus+/TIMER repeatedly to
quit.
Weekend programming not possible

You entered an incorrect date or chose a daily (Mo-Fr) recording.You can
only use daily programming for recordings that will occur Monday,Tuesday,
Wednesday,Thursday, or Friday.
Clock not set

You cannot access the Timer menu if the clock is not set.The clock setting
screen appears when you select Timer menu. See pages 30 and 31 to set the
clock.
This message also may appear if you turn on the Recorder while the PBS
channel is downloading the time.Turn off the Recorder for a few minutes
to let the download finish.
Data error
Make sure all information for the timer recording is correct and complete.
Refer to the on-screen menu instructions or this manual to correctly set a
recording.
Insert recordable disc

There is not a DVD+R or DVD+RW in the Recorder. Put a recordable
DVD+R or DVD+RW in the disc tray before turning off the Recorder for
the timer recording.
Memory full
There are six Timer recordings set.You cannot set more than six at a time.
Disc locked
A protected DVD+RW or DVD+R is in the Recorder. Recording is not
possible on the current Disc. You may be able to change Protection to
“Unprotected.” See page 53.
Switch off; timer recording

This is a reminder to turn off the Recorder for a scheduled timer
recording.
Helpful Hint
• You cannot duplicate
copyrighted DVDs, videotapes, or
TV broadcasts using the
Recorder. “COPY PROTECT” will
appear on the display if you try
to dub or record copyrighted
material onto a DVD+R or
DVD+RW using the Recorder.
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Record One Channel/Watch Another (DVD mode) 49
1 Press DVD REC I to record the current TV channel.
2 Press TV/VIDEO on the remote to put the Recorder in TV

position. TV will appear briefly on the Recorder’s display panel.
2,5
3 Use the TV remote control to select the channel you want
to watch at the TV.
4 To return to the recording, use the TV remote control to

reselect the TV channel at which you usually view the
Recorder. This may be a Video In channel or channel 3 or 4,
depending on how you connected the Recorder to the TV. The
6
channel being recorded will reappear on the TV screen.
5 Press TV/VIDEO on the Recorder’s remote control to

return the Recorder to VIDEO position. VIDEO will appear
briefly on the Recorder’s display panel.
6 To stop recording, press the STOP C button. 1

3 Select the channel you
want to watch at the TV.
4 Reselect the Video In

channel at the TV.
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50 Title Settings Menu

The Title Settings Menu lets you rename a Title or a recording on a
DVD+RW/DVD+R. From the same menu, you can play or erase a Title.
1 When DVD+RW or DVD+R play is stopped, the Index Picture

Screen will appear. See page 34.
2-5
2 Press K or L to select the Index Picture of the recording
you want to name, play, or erase, then press B. The Title
settings menu will appear.
3 Press K or L to select Name, Play full title, or Erase this

title. Continue as directed in step 4.
4 ● Name
Press B. The first character of the Title name will be selected.
Press K or L to change the character.
Press SELECT to switch between upper and lower case letters. Press
CLEAR to erase a character.To move to the next or previous
character, press s or B.
Repeat this process until you have finished naming the Title.
When the Title is complete, press OK. “Storing name” will
appear while the name is stored.
● Play full title

Press OK. The Disc will play from the beginning of the Title you
selected.
● Erase this title

Press OK. The Recorder will ask you to confirm that you really
want to erase the entire Title. Press OK again to start erasing
the Title. “Erasing title” will appear during erasure.When erasing is
complete, the Index Picture Screen will reappear.
(If you do not want to erase the Title, press s to return to the
Title Settings menu instead.)
Settings for title XXXXX Settings for title XXXXX
K
Name s XXXXX B Name XXXXX
L K
Play full title sL Play full title Press OK
Erase this title Erase this title
Settings for title XXXXX Helpful Hints

Name XXXXX
• If you erase a Title from a
Play full title DVD+R, you cannot reuse the
K
s Erase this title Press OK space for other recordings.
Recordings are always made at
the end of a DVD+R.
• Unless you change the Title
name, it will contain the
source/channel and time that
5 Press s to return to the Index Picture Screen if necessary.
you recorded.
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Append Recording, Chapter Markers 51

Append recording
To add a new video recording to a previously recorded Title, follow these
steps.This feature is not available on DVD+Rs, which always record at the
end of the Disc.
1 In the Index Picture Screen, press K or L to select the Title 2

to which you want to add a recording.
3
2 Press PLAY B.
6
3 When you reach the point at which you want to add the
new recording, press PAUSE k.
1
4 Press MONITOR, then press CHANNEL +/- to select the
channel (or other equipment) you want to record.
5 Press DVD REC I. The new recording will start at the point you
selected and overwrite the video material beyond this point,
including later Titles.
5
6 Press STOP C to stop recording.
Chapter Markers
Chapter Markers let you move easily through recordings by pressing
NEXT/FF G or PREV/REW j to select a chapter during play. This lets
you access specific points on a DVD+RW/DVD+R much as you would
choose a Chapter on a DVD.
1
1 Press FSS during recording to insert a Chapter marker at
the current position. “Inserting chapter marker” will appear. The
maximum number of markers varies per Disc.When the maximum
number is reached, “Too many chapters” may appear. Delete some
Chapter markers before inserting more. See page 54.
You also may insert Chapter markers after recording. See page 54.
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52 Record Settings

2 Press L repeatedly to select in the second menu

screen, then press B to enter the Record Settings menu.
3 Press K or L to select Record mode, Auto chapters, or

Filter mode, then proceed as detailed in step 4.
Record settings 1,5
K
u Record mode
L Auto chapters
Filter mode
{ M6 B
On
Stndrd
1-4
To exit press
SYSTEM MENU
4 ● Record mode
Press s or B to choose M1, M2, M2x, M3, M4, or M6, then
press OK. Recordings will be made in the speed you selected.
The recording mode defines the picture quality of recordings and
the maximum recording time for a Disc.You can play a Disc only in
the mode in which it was recorded. See the chart below for details.
● Auto chapters
Press s or B to choose On or Off, then press OK. If you
choose On, the Recorder will insert a Chapter marker every five to
six minutes during recording.To disable this feature, select Off.
You can insert additional Chapter markers after recording. See page
54.
Or, insert Chapter markers during recording. See page 51.
● Filter mode
Press s or B to choose Stndrd (Standard) or Sport, then
press OK. Select Sport to improve recording of images that move
quickly. Otherwise, choose Stndrd.
5 Press SYSTEM MENU repeatedly to remove the menus.
Mode Picture quality Recording time

per Disc
M1 Highest quality; least 1 hour
recording time per Disc
M2 Equals quality of 2 hours Helpful Hints
a pre-recorded DVD • If you set Record mode to a
M2x Better quality than 2.5 hours low-quality speed, set it to a
an S-VHS videotape high-quality speed after you
finish recording. Leaving the
M3 Equals quality of 3 hours Recorder set to a low-quality
an S-VHS videotape speed may affect the picture
quality when playing DVDs
M4 Better quality than 4 hours later.
a VHS videotape • VHS represents Video Home
M6 Equals quality of 6 hours System. S-VHS represents
a VHS videotape Super-Video Home System.
These videotapes are commonly
used for home video recordings
on VCRs or Camcorders.
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Editing: Disc Information Screen 53

You can change Disc settings for a DVD+RW/DVD+R from the Disc
Information Screen.
1 When in the Index Picture Screen, press STOP C to select

the first Title on the DVD+RW/DVD+R.
2 Press K to enter the Disc Information Screen.
1
3 In the Disc Information Screen, press B to enter the
Settings menu.
Settings for XXXXXX
sL 01Disc name
Protection
Erase disc
Make edits compatible
B sample
Unprotected 2-5
DVD+RW example
4 Press K or L to select Disc name, Protection, Erase disc

(DVD+RW only), Make edits compatible (DVD+RW only),
or Finalize disc (DVD+R only). Proceed as follows,
depending on which feature you want to adjust.
● Disc name (DVD+RW and DVD+R)

Press B. Press s or B to choose the character position,
then press K or L to enter a character. Press SELECT to
alternate between capital and lower case characters. Press CLEAR
to erase a character (the space will remain). Repeat this process
until you enter the complete name. To save the name, press OK.
“Storing name” will appear briefly.
● Protection (DVD+RW and DVD+R)

Press B. Press K or L to select Protected or Unprotected,
then press OK. If you protect the Disc, you cannot make any
further changes to the Disc, including recording. “Disc locked” will
appear on the TV screen briefly if you attempt recording. Choosing
Protected also disables most editing features.
To edit or record again, select Unprotected.
Remember, protecting a DVD+R is not the same as finalizing it.
Finalization cannot be undone.
● Erase disc (DVD+RW only)

Press OK. “This will erase all titles Press OK to confirm” will
appear. Press OK again to begin erasing. (If you decide not to
erase the Disc, press s.) “Erasing disc” appears until erasing is
complete.When the Disc is erased, the Index Picture Screen will
reappear, showing the free space on the Disc.
● Make edits compatible (DVD+RW only)

Press OK. “This will take XX” and “Press OK to confirm” will Helpful Hints
appear to indicate how long the action will take. • For information on the Index
Press OK again. “Working ..” and a progress percentage bar will Picture Screen, see page 34.
appear until the action is complete.The Index Picture Screen will • Make edits compatible appears
reappear when the process is complete. when the current DVD+RW is
not compatible with other DVD
● Finalize Disc (DVD+R only, if not finalized already) Players because you have added
Press OK. “Finalizing” will appear until finalization is complete.This Chapter Markers or made
may take a few minutes.Then, the Index Picture Screen will reappear. Chapters invisible. See page 54.
You cannot unfinalize a DVD+R, and you cannot record or • If a DVD+R was recorded on a
edit the DVD+R after you finalize it. different Recorder, the settings
A DVD+R will play on other DVD Players only after the Disc is may not be accessible.
finalized. • A disc name may contain a
maximum of 64 characters.
5 If necessary, press s when you are finished and want to return

to the Disc Information Screen.
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54 Editing
Although all editing changes may not be accessible when you play the Disc on
other DVD Players, these editing changes are available for the Recorder.
1 During DVD+RW or DVD+R play, press FSS. The Favorite

Scene Selection menu will appear as play continues.The current Title
and Chapter numbers will appear at the top of the screen.
W X
1,4
L B
RW play
0:01:24 K
1 2
Favorite Scene Selection
01Insert chapter marker
L Current chapter B Hidden

3
0:00:22 Delete chapter marker
Delete all markers
New index picture
Divide title
DVD+RW example
Press FSS to exit
2-3
2 Press K or L to select Insert chapter marker, Current
chapter, Delete chapter marker, Delete all markers, New
index picture, or Divide title (DVD+RW only), then proceed
as described in step 3.
3 ● If you select Insert chapter marker, press OK. “Inserting

chapter marker” will appear. This places a Chapter marker at the
point you select.
● If you select Current chapter, press B (or SELECT)

repeatedly to select Visible or Hidden. Initially all Chapters are
visible, but you can determine which chapters you want to view. For
example, if you do not want to watch certain scenes (for example,
commercials), insert Chapter markers at the beginning and end of
the scene, then hide that segment by choosing Hidden.The picture
may freeze briefly between scenes during playback, but you will not
see the hidden content.
● If you select Delete chapter marker, press OK. “Deleting

marker ...” will appear.This deletes the Chapter marker at the
beginning of the current Chapter. (This option is not always
available.)
● If you select Delete all markers, press OK. “This will delete
all markers in this title. Press OK to confirm” will appear. Press OK
again. (If you decide not to delete all markers, press s.)
(This option is not always available.)
● If you select New Index Picture, press PAUSE k to

choose a frame of picture during play. This frame will become Helpful Hints
the miniature picture that will appear in the Index Picture Screen for • The maximum number of
the current Title. Chapters per Title varies.When
Press OK. “This will update the index picture Press OK to confirm” you reach the maximum
will appear. Press OK again. (If you decide not to select a new number, “Too many chapters”
Index Picture, press s.) “Updating menu” will appear, then the Index may appear on the screen.
Picture Screen will reappear when the action is complete. Delete Chapters before making
more.
● If you select Divide title (DVD+RW only), press PAUSE k • You cannot undo a Title division.
during play to choose the point at which you want to start The Index Picture Screen will
the new Title. Press OK. “This will divide this title into two show two Titles instead of one.
separate titles. Press OK to confirm” will appear. Press OK again. • Editing changes on DVD+Rs will
(If you decide not to divide the Title, press s.) “Dividing title” be accessible only when playing
appears in the menu until the action is complete; the Index Picture the DVD+R on this Recorder.
Screen will reappear. You cannot edit a DVD+R after
it is finalized.
4 Press FSS to remove the Favorite Scene Selection menu. • Insert chapter markers during
recording by pressing FSS.
See page 51.
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Finalize Disc 55
You can record and finalize DVD+Rs one time. After you fill a DVD+R or
complete all the recordings you want on a single DVD+R, finalize it.
Otherwise, the DVD+R will play only on this Recorder.To play the Disc on
other DVD Players, you must finalize it first.
Once you finalize a DVD+R, you cannot record on it anymore or make
editing changes.Therefore, make sure the Disc is as you want it before you
finalize it.

in the top left
1
2 Press L repeatedly to select
press B.
in the second screen, then
1-3
3 Press L repeatedly to select Finalize disc. Finalize disc appears
in the menu only when an unfinalized DVD+R is in the Recorder.
W X Y Z a
4
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Disc features
Access control Enter code ...
s
Auto resume On
Finalize disc Press OK
L
4 Press OK. “Finalizing” will appear in the menu.The process may

take a few minutes. When finalization is complete, the Index
picture screen will reappear.
You cannot unfinalize a DVD+R, and you cannot record or
edit the DVD+R after you finalize it.
A DVD+R will play on other DVD Players only after the
Disc is finalized.
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56 Auto Resume, Playback Control

Auto Resume
Auto resume affects the last 20 prerecorded DVDs and Video CDs you
played. When Auto resume is On, play resumes where you last stopped the
Disc. If Auto resume is Off, play starts at the beginning of the Disc.

in the top left

press B .
1,5
3 Press L to select Auto resume, then press B.
4 Press K or L to select On or Off, then press OK.

W X Y Z a
1-4
Disc Features
Access Control
Auto resume s On L
Off
5 Press SYSTEM MENU to remove the menus.
Playback Control
Some Video CDs have interactive menus that customize play. If the Video
CD has Playback Control (PBC), follow these steps to turn it on or off.

corner of the Menu Bar at the top of the TV screen.

press B.
3 Press L repeatedly to select PBC, then press B. It appears in

the menu only when a Video CD with Playback Control is in the
Recorder.
1,5
W X Y Z a
Access control
Auto resume
PBC s On
Disc Features
L
1-4
Off
Helpful Hints
• If the resume symbol appears
when you start play, press PLAY
B.This lets you resume play
from the last played point, even
if Auto resume is Off. See page
21.
• The display panel will be blank
during play of a Video CD with
PBC On.
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Access Control 57
Access Control limits viewing of Discs that exceed the limits you set.This
feature will not limit viewing if the Disc manufacturer did not code the Disc.
Magnavox cannot guarantee the availability of Access Control with all Discs,
and therefore denies any liability associated with unintended watching of
Discs. Make sure your Discs play according to your Access Control settings
before you allow children access to the Recorder.
Change Code

in the top left
1,6
2 Press L repeatedly to select on the second screen, then
press B. Access control will be selected.
1-4
3 Press B again, then press the Number buttons to enter your
old four-digit code. When doing this the first time, enter any four
numbers you prefer.You will have to enter the same code, exactly,
twice.This will set your code for the first time.
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2
Access control
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Z
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[] [] [] []
a
off
3,5
Auto resume Enter code
Finalize disc
4 Press L repeatedly to select Change code, then press B.
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X
2
Y
1en
Z
off no
a
off
s Child lock []
Access control Parental level []
Auto resume Change country []
Finalize disc Change code KB [ ]
5 Press four Number buttons to enter the new four-digit code.

Then, enter it again - exactly - to confirm it. The Access control
menu will reappear.
W X Y Z a
s
Access control [] [] [] []
Finalize disc
6 Press SYSTEM MENU to remove the menu.

Helpful Hints
• The code may not go into effect
until you activate Child Lock.
(You may have to keep
confirming the code.) See page
58 to activate Child Lock.
• Finalize disc will appear in this
menu only when a non-finalized
DVD+R is in the Recorder. See
page 55.
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58 Access Control (cont’d)

Child Lock

in the top left
2 Press L repeatedly to select in the second screen, then

press B . Access control will be highlighted.
3 Press B again, then press the Number buttons to enter

your four-digit code. See page 57.
W X Y Z a
1,6
1-5
s
Access control [] [] [] []
Finalize disc
4 Child lock will be highlighted. Press B.
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1
X
2
Y
1en
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off no
a
off
3
s Child lock L B@
Access control Parental level

Auto resume Change country
Finalize disc Change code @
Press K or L to select Locked Ç or Unlocked

5 , then
press OK. If you chose Locked, unauthorized or Locked Discs will
not play unless you enter your four-digit code.
Helpful Hint
page 55.
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Access Control (cont’d) 59

Locking or Unlocking Specific Discs
Not all Discs are rated or coded by Parental levels.You may choose to
specifically lock or unlock a Disc by choosing Play once or Play always.This
way, you can disable viewing regardless of the rating of a DVD. You will
need to know your four-digit code in order to view the Disc.
1 Insert a Disc. The Access Control message will appear on the TV

screen. (Child Lock should be Locked. See page 58.)
locked Access Control 3
|
p Play once [] [] [] []
2
Play always [] [] [] []
Choose 'Play always' to insert the disc in

the child-safe list
2 Press K or L to select Play once or Play always.Then, press

the Number buttons to enter your four-digit code.
If you select Play once, the Disc will play one time. If you stop
playback, open the Disc tray, or turn off the Recorder’s power, the
Access Control screen will reappear when you try to play the Disc
again.
If you select Play always, the Disc will play even if you turn off the
Recorder, open the disc tray, or set Child Lock to Ç (Locked). See
page 58.
3 If you later decide to lock the Disc so it will not play always:
When you insert the Disc, safe { appears on the TV screen. Press
STOP C while safe { is on the TV screen. Locked | will
appear. If the Disc continues playing, press STOP C again to stop
1 Insert a Disc.
playback.You may need to turn off the Recorder or remove the Disc
before the Disc is completely Locked.The next time you turn on the
Recorder or try to play the Disc, the Access Control screen will
appear.The Disc will not play unless you enter the four-digit code.
Helpful Hints
• The Access Control screen will
appear when you try to play a
Locked Disc. If you do not know
your code, press STOP C.Then,
select Access Control as
described in steps 1-3 on page
58. When you are asked to
enter the code, press STOP C
four times (no indication will
appear in the menu). Press
SYSTEM MENU, then press PLAY
B to start playback.This
restores all the Access Control
settings to their original factory
settings. All Discs can play, and
you should set a new code.
• Two-sided DVDs may have a
different ID for each side.To
unlock the entire Disc, unlock
each side.
• Multi-volume Disc sets may have
a different ID for each volume.
Unlock each volume.
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60 Access Control (cont’d)

Parental Level
Follow the steps below to set the Parental Level at which you want Discs to
play.

in the top left

press B. Access control will be highlighted.

your four-digit code.
1,6
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1
X
2
Access control
Y
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s
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off no
[] [] [] []
a
off
1-5
Finalize disc
3,5
4 Press L to select Parental level, then press B.
5 Press K or L or the Number buttons to select a rating, then

press OK.
Select “0” (– –) to deactivate Parental level. All Discs will play.
Choose a rating between 1-8, and Discs with the same rating or
lower will play. Higher rated Discs will not play. Enter the four-digit
code to play the Disc.
W X Y Z a
Child lock 2
Access control Parental level
Auto resume Change country
s
Finalize disc Change code
Helpful Hints
• The rating numbers compare to
standard U.S. movie ratings as
follows:
7 - NC-17
6-R
4 - PG-13
3 - PG
1-G
page 55.
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Access Control (cont'd) 61

Change Country
If a Disc has Parental Level coding, the codings are applicable only for the
country specified on the Disc.The Disc manufacturer sets these codings.
For example, a Disc may be coded at Level 3 for the United States.
So, for some Discs, you may need to choose the Country for which the
Disc is coded in order for the Disc to play at the Parental Level you select.
See page 60. Also refer to your Disc case for more information.

in the top left
1,6
press B. Access control will be highlighted.
1-5
your four-digit code. Child lock will be highlighted.
4 Press Lrepeatedly to select Change country. Press B.
5 Press K or Lto select the country for which the Disc is

coded, then press OK. 3
W X Y Z a
s American Samoa L
Access control Bermuda
Auto resume Canada
Finalize disc Puerto Rico

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62 DVD Recorder Features Menu


corner of the Menu Bar at the top of the TV screen.
in the top left
2 Press L repeatedly to select , then press B.
3 Press K or L to select a feature. Press B and follow step 4

according to your choice.
4 ● If you selected Status box, press K or L to choose On or

Off, then press OK. The status box briefly displays the Disc type
and status of the Recorder. Select On if you want to see the Status
1,5
boxes. Choose Off if you do not want to see the Status boxes. See
page 33.
~
W X Y Z
off no
a
off
1-4
Features
Status box s On L
G Standby Off
r
● If you selected Standby, press K or L to choose Low

power, Normal, or Demo mode, then press OK.
Choose Low power if you do not want the clock to appear on the
display panel when the power is off. Choose Normal if you want the
time to appear on the display panel when the power is off.Choose
Demo mode if you want the Recorder’s features to scroll across the
display panel when the power is off.
W X Y Z a
~ off no off
Features
Status box
G Standby s Low power
Normal K
r L
Demo mode
5 Press SYSTEM MENU repeatedly to remove the menus.

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Picture/Progressive Scan Settings 63


in the top left
2 Press L to select , then press B.
3 Press K or L to select TV Shape, Black level shift,Video shift,

or Component video output.Then, press B and follow step 4
according to your choice.
4 ● If you selected TV Shape, press K or L to select 4:3

letterbox, 4:3 panscan, or 16:9, then press OK.
Select 4:3 letterbox if you want to see the widened picture with
1,5
black bars at the top and bottom of the screen.This looks like the
picture you see when watching movies in a theater.This setting is
possible only if the DVD is recorded in letterbox or widescreen
format. 4 1-4
Select 4:3 panscan if you want the picture to be trimmed or
formatted to fit your TV screen.This setting is possible only if the
DVD is recorded in the regular format.
Select 16:9 if you connected the Recorder to a widescreen TV.
● Ifyou selected Black level shift, press K or L to select On

or Off, then press OK. Set Black level shift to On to improve the
color contrast and brighten the picture of NTSC Discs.
● If you selected Video shift, press s or B to center the

picture horizontally on your TV screen - or “shift” the video.
When you are satisfied with the position of the picture,
press OK.
● If you selected Component video output, press SELECT

repeatedly to choose Interlaced or Progressive Scan. Select
Progressive Scan only if you used the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
(Y PB PR) jacks on the Recorder to connect it to a TV that has
Progressive Scan. See page 12. Otherwise, choose Interlaced.
If you choose Progressive Scan, PRO will appear on the display panel.
Do not set Component video output to Progressive Scan
unless you have a component video connection to a TV.
Otherwise, you will lose the DVD picture from the
Recorder to the TV.You will have no picture at the TV.
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2
Y
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a
off ~
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a
off
Helpful Hints
Picture Picture • If your TV does not support progressive function
TV Shape s 4:3 letterbox L TV Shape
G Black level shift 4:3 panscan
G Black level shift s On L
and you have accidentally activated the progressive
r Video shift 16:9 r Video shift Off scan, there will be a blank screen.
Component video output Component video output You can deactivated it by following the steps below.
1 Disconnect the power cord from the power
supply.
W X Y Z a W X Y Z a 2 While holding down the D.DUBBING button on
~ 1 2 1en off no off ~ 1 2 1en off no off
the front panel, connect the power cord to the
Picture Picture
TV Shape TV Shape
power supply.The current time will appear on
G Black level shift G Black level shift the display panel. Continue to hold the
r Video shift sB r Video shift D.DUBBING button for 15 seconds and press
Component video output OK to exit Component video output s Interlaced
Progressive Scan
STANDBY ON y button on the front panel.
Press SELECT to toggle The display screen will show “WELCOME” and
“READING CO2”.
• The picture format you select for TV Shape must
be on the DVD. If not, the settings for TV Shape

will not affect the picture.
• Some widescreen TVs may show only part of the
Recorder’s menu.Adjust the screen mode on your
TV. See your TV owner’s manual for details.
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64 Digital Output
After connecting the Recorder to your TV and other equipment, you may
need to change the Recorder’s Digital Output setting. Look to see which
Recorder audio jacks you connected to your other equipment, then set
Digital Output accordingly.The information in step 4 will help you decide.
Adjust Digital Output only if you used the Recorder’s COAXIAL DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT jack. See page 16. (If you used the white/red AUDIO OUT
L/R jacks, set Digital Output to Off. See page 65 to adjust the sound at
Analog Output.)

Press L repeatedly to select G, then press B.

1,5
2 1-4
3 Digital output will be selected. Press B.
4 Press K or L to select Off, PCM only, or All, then press OK.

● Select Off if you did not use the COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO
OUT jack.
● Select PCM only if you used the Recorder’s COAXIAL DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT jack for connections, but your Stereo does not
include a built-in digital multi-channel decoder. PCM represents Pulse
Code Modulation.
● Select All if you connected the Recorder’s COAXIAL DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT jack to a Stereo that has a built-in multi-channel
decoder. See page 16.
W X Y Z a
Sound
Digital output s Off
G Analog output PCM only K
L
r Night mode All

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Analog Output 65
If you connected the Recorder’s white/red AUDIO OUT L/R jacks to a Stereo or
TV as shown on pages 12-15, choose a setting for Analog Output.
Check your Stereo or TV and see if it is compatible with Dolby Surround.
Then follow the steps below to choose the Analog Output setting that is
most compatible with your Stereo or TV.

in the top left
G, then press B.
1,5
3 Press L to select Analog output, then press B.
1-4
4 Press K or L to select Stereo or Surround, then press OK.
● Select Stereo to hear sound from the left and right audio channels
if the Recorder is connected to a Stereo TV.
● Select Surround if your audio equipment is compatible with Dolby
Surround. If it is, usually a Dolby Pro Logic logo will appear on the
equipment.
W X Y Z a
Sound
Digital output
G Analog output s Stereo L
r Night mode Surround
Helpful Hint
• You also can set analog sound
in the Menu Bar. See page 39.
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66 Language Settings
In the Language menu, select a different language for the Audio soundtrack
or Subtitles of a DVD. Or, change the language of the Recorder’s System
Menu.You also can determine whether you receive TV channels in Stereo
or a Second Audio Program language by following these steps.

in the top left
r, then press B.
1,5
3 Press K or L to select Playback audio, Recording audio,
Subtitle, or Menu, then press B and proceed as detailed in
step 4.
1-4
4 ● If you selected Playback audio, press K or L to select the
language in which you want to play the Disc, then press OK.
The changes will be effective only if the language is available on the
Disc. Some DVDs allow you to change languages in the Disc Menu
only.
● If you selected Recording audio, press K or L to select

Stereo or SAP, then press OK. This setting applies to Disc and
videotape recording.This determines whether you receive the TV
broadcast in Stereo or SAP when you watch TV through the
Recorder in VCR mode or DVD monitor mode.
Some TV programs broadcast in stereo or in a second audio program
(SAP). Usually, second audio means the program has a second language
available. For example, the program might be available in English and
Spanish, with Spanish being the SAP (second audio program) option.
Your selection will only be active if the program is broadcast in stereo
or second audio. SAP will appear on the display panel when the
current TV channel has SAP available.
When you play the recording, you can play only in the audio you
recorded. For example, if you recorded in SAP, you can play the
recording only in SAP.
● If you selected Subtitle, press K or L to choose the

language in which you want the Subtitles, then press OK.
The subtitles will be in that language only if available on the Disc.
● If you selected Menu, press K or L to choose English,

Español (Spanish), or Français (French), then press OK. This
adjusts the language of the Recorder’s System Menu and the VCR’s
displays and messages, which are available only in these three languages.
W X Y Z a W X Y Z a
Language Language
Playback audio s English L Playback audio
G Recording audio Español
G Recording audio s Stereo L
r Subtitle Français r Subtitle SAP
Menu Menu
W X Y Z a W X Y Z a
Language Language
Playback audio Playback audio
G G Recording audio
Recording audio
Subtitle s English r Subtitle
r L
Menu Español Menu s English L Helpful Hint
Français Español
Français • If Recording audio is set to SAP
and you record a TV program
that is available only in Stereo,
5 Press SYSTEM MENU to remove the menus. the Recorder will record the
program in Stereo.
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Night Mode, Remote Control Used 67

Night Mode
Turn on Night Mode to improve the sound during low volume playback.

Press L repeatedly to select G, then press B.

in the top left
2
3 Press L repeatedly to select Night mode, then press B.
~
W
1
X
2
Y
1en
Z
off no
a
off
1,5
1-4
Sound
Digital output
G Analog output
r Night mode s On L
Off
Remote Control Used

in the top left

then press B.
in the second menu screen,
3 Remote control used will be highlighted. Press B.
4 Press K or L to select DVD Player or DVD Recorder, then

press OK. The factory setting is DVD Recorder. By selecting DVD
Recorder, you choose to operate the Recorder with its supplied
remote control (as shown at right and throughout this book). If you
1,5
have a Magnavox DVD Player and want to use its remote for the
Recorder, select DVD Player.You might not access all the Recorder’s
features unless you use the Recorder’s remote.
1-4
W X Y Z a
Remote control
Remote control used s DVD Player L
DVD Recorder

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68 VCR Status Displays

You may access VCR status displays that show the current videotape
information.
● Before you begin, make sure the Recorder is in VCR mode. Press VCR so
the VCR light appears on the front of the Recorder.
1 Press DISPLAY to access or remove the VCR status display.
indicates videotape play is stopped

indicates play
1
indicates recording
002 Current TV channel
Stereo
Audio available on
current TV channel
(Stereo or SAP)
SP 0 : 00 : 00
Videotape counter
Current videotape speed
Helpful Hint
• When you turn on the
Recorder in VCR mode, the
display appears for five
seconds.
• You cannot access a videotape
status display when viewing a
still picture, during slow motion,
or during forward and reverse
searching.
• Channel numbers appear on
the TV screen only for a few
seconds each time you change
TV channels in VCR mode
when the status display is off.
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Videotape Recording 69
Read and follow the steps below to record a current television program
onto a videotape.
1 Turn on the TV.
1 Turn on the TV and set it to channel 3 or 4 or the Video In

channel. If you connected the Recorder to the TV using the
2 Insert a videotape in
the Recorder.
supplied audio and video cables, select your TV’s Video In channel.
Details are on page 14.
If you connected the Recorder to the TV using the supplied RF
coaxial cable, choose channel 3 (or 4) at the TV. Details are on pages
10 and 11.
You must use composite video or the RF coaxial cable connection
for VCR features.
2 Insert a videotape with its record tab intact into the

cassette compartment of the Recorder. If videotape playback
begins, press STOP C.
6 7
3 Press REC SPEED/MODE until the desired tape speed (SP
or SLP) appears briefly on the TV screen. Details about tape
speed are on page 80.

TV channel to record.
3
5 Press VCR REC I to start recording. REC will appear on the
VCR display panel.
5-6
6 To pause the recording, press PAUSE k once. REC will flash
in the VCR display panel. To resume recording, press VCR REC
I or press PAUSE k again. REC will reappear.
4
7 To stop recording, press STOP C.
Recording Prevention
Video cassettes have record tabs to ensure that recordings are not
accidentally erased.
1 To prevent recording, break off the tab with a screwdriver.
2 To allow recording, cover the hole with clear tape.
Remove the
tab to prevent Cover the
recording. hole to allow
recording. Helpful Hints
• The VCR will record in a preset
volume.
• Pause will switch to Stop after
five minutes to protect the VCR
and the videotape from damage.
When a recording is paused,
review the pause time remaining
with the C marks on the TV
screen. Each C mark equals one
minute remaining. During the last
minute of paused recording, the
C mark will flash.
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70 Record One Channel/Watch Another (VCR)
1 Press VCR REC I to record the current TV channel in VCR

mode. Details are on page 69.
2 Press TV/VIDEO once to put the Recorder in TV position.

TV will appear on the Recorder’s display.
2,5
3 Use the TV remote control to select the channel you want
to watch at the TV.
6
4 To return to the channel being recorded, use the TV
remote control to return to channel 03 or 04 at the TV.
Or, if you connected the Recorder to the TV using audio and video
cables, return to the TV’s correct Video In channel. Details are on
page 14.
5 Press TV/VIDEO on the Recorder’s remote control to put

the Recorder in VIDEO position. VIDEO will appear briefly on
the Recorder’s display panel.The channel being recorded will appear
on the TV screen. 1
6 Press STOP C to stop the recording.
3 Select the channel you

want to watch at the TV.
4 Reselect channel 03, 04,

or Video In at the TV.
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One-Touch Recording (VCR) 71

One-Touch Recording (OTR) lets you set a timed recording 30 minutes to
eight hours long of the current TV channel. Before you begin:
● Place the Recorder in VCR mode. Press VCR so the VCR light appears on
the front of the Recorder.
● Select a recording speed (SP, SLP) with the REC SPEED/MODE button.
● Put a videotape in the cassette compartment. Make sure the tape’s
record tab is intact and the tape is long enough to record the
program(s).
1 Press VCR, then press CHANNEL +/- or the Number

buttons to select the channel you want to record.
1
2 Press VCR REC I repeatedly until the desired recording
length (30 minutes to eight hours) appears on the TV
screen. Recording will begin. REC will appear on the VCR display
panel.
2
1
Stopping an OTR
To stop an OTR before recording is finished, press STOP C on the remote Helpful Hints
control or STOP C / EJECT A (VCR) on the front of the Recorder.
To cancel the OTR but continue recording, press VCR REC I repeatedly until • The remaining recording time will
only I appears in the upper left corner of the TV screen. appear on the VCR display panel
during an OTR. Press DISPLAY to
see it on the TV screen.
• To change the recording length
while an OTR is in progress,
press VCR REC I repeatedly.
• You cannot pause an OTR.
• If the end of the tape is reached
during an OTR, the VCR will stop
recording and eject the tape.
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72 Rerecording (Tape Duplication)

These instructions show you how to copy videotapes.The illustration uses two Recorders. Other VCRs or Camcorders may
operate differently.
1. Audio cables from AUDIO OUT jacks (red and white) of

Recorder 1 to AUDIO IN jacks of Recorder 2
Recorder 1 2. Video cable from yellow

Playing unit VIDEO OUT jack of
Recorder 1 to VIDEO IN
jack of Recorder 2
Recorder 2 3. RF coaxial cable from the ANTENNA

Recording unit OUT jack of Recorder 2 to the TV’s
ANTENNA IN jack
1 Make the connections shown above.
2 Recorder 1 will play your tape. Put a prerecorded tape into the
cassette compartment of Recorder 1. Press VCR to put the
unit in VCR mode if necessary.
3 Recorder 2 will record your tape. Insert a blank tape in the

cassette compartment of Recorder 2. Press VCR to put the
unit in VCR mode if necessary.
4 Turn on the TV and set it to channel 03. (To use channel 04

instead, see page 10.)
5 Point the remote control at Recorder 2. Press CHANNEL

+/- to select EXT2 or CAM1. (See Helpful Hints at right.) Helpful Hints
• If you use the AUDIO and VIDEO
6 Press REC SPEED/MODE to select SP or SLP as the tape

recording speed at Recorder 2.
IN jacks on the back of Recorder
2, press CHANNEL +/- to select
EXT2 at step 5. EXT2 will
appear on the TV screen.
7 Press RECORD I (VCR) on the front of Recorder 2 then
press PLAY B (VCR) on the front of Recorder 1.
To stop recording, press STOP C / EJECT A (VCR) on Recorder 1,
then press STOP C / EJECT A (VCR) on Recorder 2.
• If you use the AUDIO and VIDEO
In jacks on the front of Recorder
2, press CHANNEL +/- to select
CAM1 at step 5. CAM1 will
appear on the TV screen.
• Unauthorized recording of
copyrighted television programs,
video tapes, or other materials
may infringe on the rights of
copyright owners and violate
copyright laws.
• If a program has copyright
protection, it may not record
clearly.
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DVD to Videotape Duplication 73
3-4
Follow the steps below to copy a DVD to a videotape. This will be
possible only if the DVD is not copy protected.
5 2
Before you begin:
● Put a videotape in the cassette compartment. Make sure the tape’s
record tab is intact and the tape is long enough to record the DVD.
Advance the tape to the point at which you want to start recording.
● Put the DVD you want to copy in the disc tray. Advance it to the point
at which you want to start recording, then press STOP C.
● Press VCR so the VCR light appears on the front of the Recorder.
● Turn on the TV and set it to channel 3, 4, or its Video Input.
1
1 With the Recorder in VCR mode, press REC SPEED/MODE
until the desired tape speed (SP or SLP) appears briefly on
the screen. Details about tape speed are on page 80.
2 Press DVD so the DVD light appears on the front of the

Recorder.
3 Press D.DUBBING on the front of the Recorder. The unit will

be in recording standby mode. REC will flash in the VCR display
panel.
Þ
DVD VCR Dubbing
4 Press D.DUBBING on the front of the Recorder again to

start recording. The DVD will start playing automatically, and the
tape counter will show recording progress in the VCR display panel.
REC will appear on the VCR display panel.
DVD➞VCR Dubbing
5 To stop recording press VCR, then press STOP C.
Helpful Hint
• You cannot copy a DVD to a
videotape if you are using
Progressive Scan.
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74 Recording from External Devices (VCR)

Recording directly onto a VHS tape from your Camcorder or other devices.
Before you begin, make sure:
● The external device is connected properly. See page 17.
● The Recorder is in VCR mode. Press VCR so the VCR light appears on
the front of the Recorder.
● There is no disc in the disc tray. Remove the disc if there is one.
● The DVD Recorder is not in use.
1 Press CHANNEL +/- to select the external input source

(EXT1, EXT2, CAM1 or CAM2).
3
2 Press RECORD I (VCR) on the front of the Recorder or
VCR REC I on the remote, then press PLAY on the
external device you want to record from. Recording will
begin. REC will appear on the VCR display panel.
3 Press STOP C to stop recording.
2
1
Helpful Hints
• No DVD features are available
while the VCR is recording from
an external device.This is to
pre-ventthe disruption of the VCR
recording.
• “DVD Locked” appears on the
display panel if you try to access
DVD features.
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Tape Counter 75
Follow the steps below to reset a videotape’s counter to zero at a tape
location you want to refer to later.
2,4-5
1 Play, fast forward, or rewind a tape to the location that you
would like to refer to later. Press STOP C to stop the tape. 3
2 Press DISPLAY to see the status display.
5
1
002
Stereo
SP 1 : 23 : 45
3 Press CLEAR to reset the counter to zero.

002
Stereo
SP 0 : 00 : 00
4 Press DISPLAY to remove the status display.
5 When you later want to return to this point on the tape,

press DISPLAY while play is stopped so you can see the
counter on the TV screen. Press PREV/REW H or
NEXT/FF G.
As the tape rewinds or forwards, watch the counter.When it
approaches or reaches zero, press PLAY B to play the tape.
Helpful Hints
• You may only set the counter to
zero at one location at a time.
Setting the counter to zero at a
second location will erase the
previous zero setting.
• If you remove the tape, the
counter will reset to zero at the
point at which you last stopped
playback whenever you reinsert
the tape.
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76 Time Search, Index Search

Time Search
Follow the steps below to search forward or backward on a tape a specific
length of time.There must be a tape in the cassette compartment.
1
1 Press SEARCH MODE until the TIME SEARCH display
appears on the TV screen.
TIME SEARCH 3
- :- -
2 Within 30 seconds, enter the desired length of time using

the Number buttons. For example, enter 0, 0, 3 for 3 minutes.
You can set a Time Search for up to 9 hours and 59 minutes (9:59).
3 Within 30 seconds, press PREV/REW H (for a reverse

search) or NEXT/FF G (for a forward search).The VCR begins
rewinding or fast forwarding the tape.When the tape finishes
rewinding or fast forwarding the time you specified, playback will
begin.
The time will count down beneath TIME SEARCH during the search.
2
If the beginning or end of the tape is reached before the search is
complete, the search will stop.
Index Search
An Index Mark is made automatically at the beginning of each recording.
Essentially, an Index Mark is a “bookmark.” Find the start of a recording by
following these steps.
1
1 Press VCR, then press SEARCH MODE until the INDEX
SEARCH display appears on the TV screen.
INDEX SEARCH
3
1
__
2 Within 30 seconds, enter the number of programs you want

to skip using the Number buttons. For a single digit number,
press 0 first. For example, enter 0, 3 for the third Index Mark. The
number you enter appears beneath INDEX SEARCH. Include the
current program in your number.
3 Within 30 seconds, press PREV/REW H (for a reverse

search) or NEXT/FF G (for a forward search).When the tape
finishes rewinding or forwarding, playback will start.The program
numbers will count down beneath INDEX SEARCH during the
2
search.
If the beginning or end of the tape is reached before the search is
complete, the search will stop.
Recordings should be at least one minute long in SP speed, two
minutes in LP, and three minutes in SLP. Otherwise, the Index Mark Helpful Hints
will not be available. Details on tape recording speeds are on page 80. • Time Search and Index Search
are not available during
recording.
• To cancel a search, press STOP C.
• You can set up to 20 Index
Marks.
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Special Effects Playback (Videotape) 77

● Before you begin, press VCR so the VCR light appears on the front of the
Recorder.
Forward and Reverse Searching (SP/LP/SLP)
1 During tape playback, press and release NEXT/FF G or

PREV/REW H. A fast forward or reverse picture search will
begin.
2 To return to playback, press PLAY B.
Super High Speed Searching (LP/SLP)
1 During tape playback, press NEXT/FF G or PREV/REW H,

then press again. The search speed will increase. Repeatedly
pressing NEXT/FF G or PREV/REW H will switch between
regular and high speed searching.
2 To return to normal playback, press PLAY B.
Viewing a Still Picture
1 During tape playback, press PAUSE F. A still picture will

appear on the screen.
2 To advance the still picture one frame at a time, press

PAUSE F repeatedly.
3 To release the still picture and return to playback, press

PLAY B.
Viewing a Slow Motion Picture
1 During tape playback, press SLOW. The tape will play in slow
motion.
2 To return to normal playback, press PLAY B.
Hi-Fi stereo
1 When playing a videotape that was recorded in Hi-Fi audio,

press AUDIO to switch sound between Hi-Fi stereo or monaural
(single-channel or MONO). If you have connected a stereo TV to
the Recorder, select HIFI. If you have connected a monaural TV (with Helpful Hints
a single Audio In jack) to the Recorder, select MONO. • Slow and Still modes will switch
to Stop mode after five minutes
to protect the Recorder and the
tape from damage.
• SP/LP/SLP means this feature will
work with tapes recorded in
Standard Play, Long Play, or
Super Long Play.Tape speed
details are on page 80.
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78 Automatic Operation Features

The following tape features are available in VCR mode. Press VCR so the VCR light appears on the front of the Recorder, if
necessary.
Automatic Rewind, Eject

When a tape is played, fast forwarded, or recorded to its end, the tape will rewind to the beginning, stop, and eject itself.
Automatic Tracking Adjustment

The VCR adjusts tracking automatically to give you the best possible picture quality.With some recordings, however, you may
get a better picture using manual tracking.
Manual Tracking
To manually adjust the tracking during normal or slow motion playback of a videotape, press CHANNEL +/- on the remote.
Tracking will return to Automatic Tracking when you press STOP C or insert a tape.
You can also press CHANNEL +/- to remove vertical jitter in a Still picture.
Before After
Tracking Tracking
Adjustment Adjustment
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Glossary 79
AC-3: Audio Coding 3, also known as Dolby Digital; a multi-channel digital audio compression system from Dolby Labs.
Analog: Sound that has not been turned into numbers.Analog sound varies, while digital sound has specific numerical values.
Analog sound is available when you use the red and white audio jacks on your equipment.These jacks send audio through two
channels, the left and right.
AUDIO Jacks: Red and white jacks that send audio to other equipment (TV, Stereo, etc.) (OUT) or receive sound from other
equipment (IN).
COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack: Sends digital audio to a Stereo, letting you adjust the volume at the Stereo.The
Stereo must have a Coaxial In jack.This connection provides the 5.1 channel surround sound as heard in movie theaters.
Color system: There are various systems for transmitting television signals or a DVD picture, for example PAL, SECAM, and
NTSC. NTSC is the most common color system in the United States of America. The Recorder automatically selects the correct
color system of DVDs.
COMPONENT VIDEO Jacks: The OUT jacks send high-quality video to a TV that has Component Video In jacks.The IN jacks
allow the Recorder to receive high-quality video from other equipment, such as a DVD Player. The OUT jacks are also compatible
with Progressive Scan (if your TV has Progressive Scan).The IN jacks cannot receive Progressive Scan video.
Digital: Sound that has been converted into numerical values. Digital sound is available when you use the COAXIAL DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT jack on the Recorder. Sound is distributed through multiple channels.
Dolby Digital: A surround sound system that provides 5.1 channel sound as used in movie theaters.
DVD+R: DVD+Recordable.These Discs can be recorded and finalized only once.
DVD+RW: DVD+ReWritable.These Discs can be recorded on repeatedly.
Index Picture Screen: A screen that gives an overview of a DVD+RW or DVD+R.An Index Picture represents each recording.
Letterbox: Widescreen format; a TV aspect ratio setting (4:3). Displays the video in full-width, with black bars at the top and
bottom of the TV screen.This format is similar to seeing a movie in a theater. If the Disc does not include a letterbox format,
selecting 4:3 letterbox may have no effect. (For example, some DVDs are two-sided, with one side playing in widescreen format and
the other side playing in a normal format.)
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80 Glossary (cont'd)
MPEG: Motion Picture Experts Group.A collection of compression systems for digital audio and video.
OTR: One-Touch Recording. Start a timed recording by pushing just one button; select the switch-off time in intervals of 30
minutes.
Pan & Scan: A TV aspect ratio setting (4:3). Displays the video with full-height picture, with one or both sides of the picture
trimmed to fit on your TV screen. Some movie companies refer to this as “reformatting the picture to fit your TV screen.”
PBC: Playback Control.A special feature on a Video CD or Super VCD that enables interactive use.
PBS: Public Broadcast System.The PBS channel transmits data for Automatic clock setting.
PCM: Pulse Code Modulation. A digital audio encoding system.
RGB: Red-Green-Blue.A top-quality video connection where red, green and blue components of a video signal are carried through
separate wires.This also is referred to as the component video connection.
S-Video: Produces a clearer picture by sending separate signals for the luminance and the color.
Tape Speeds: how fast the video cassette travels during a recording or playback.The faster the tape speed, the better the picture
quality. Slower tape speeds affect picture quality, but you can record more onto a videotape.
• SP (standard play) – fastest tape speed (recording time for a T120 tape is approximately two hours); best picture quality.
• LP (long play) – average tape speed.You cannot record in LP with this VCR. If tapes were recorded on a different VCR in LP
speed, the tape will play in LP on the Recorder.
• SLP (super long play) – slowest tape speed (recording time for a T120 tape is approximately six hours).This speed allows the
maximum recording on a single videotape.
VCD: Video Compact Disc. Similar to DVDs, but hold a smaller amount of recording.
VCR Plus+ System: Allows you to set a timer recording by entering a PlusCode number found in participating TV listings.
VIDEO Jacks: Yellow jacks that send picture to your TV (OUT) or receive video from other equipment (IN) (Camcorder,VCR,
DVD Player, etc.).
Widescreen: A TV aspect ratio setting (16:9). Displays the video appropriately when you connect the Recorder to a widescreen
TV.
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Helpful Hints 81
If you are having problems with your product, check this list of problems and possible solutions before requesting service.You
may be able to solve the problem yourself.
No power
• Press STANDBY-ON y on the front of the Recorder to turn on the Recorder.
• Make sure the AC outlet has power by trying another appliance in the same outlet.
No picture
• Make sure the TV power is on.
• Check the video cables. Make sure the cable(s) are fastened securely to the Recorder and the TV.
• Set your TV to the correct Video In channel.These channels are usually near channel zero (0). Or, you may have a button on
the TV remote control that selects an Auxiliary or A/V IN channel. See your TV owner’s manual for details. Or, go to your
lowest TV channel and change channels down until you see the Recorder’s background picture on the TV screen.
• You only need one video connection between the Recorder and the TV. See page 9.
• Unless you are using a Progressive Scan TV and connection, set Component video output to Interlaced. See page 63.
• Make sure the Progressive Scan function is deactivated.
The picture is distorted; the picture is black and white during playback.
• TVs have a color system standard, usually NTSC in the United States. If the Disc’s color system is different than your TV’s
color system, the picture may be distorted or colorless.
• The Recorder cannot record in color if the TV channel or source is not providing color. In some situations, programs that
are broadcast in black and white cannot be recorded.
• Check the Disc for fingerprints. Clean the Disc with a soft cloth, wiping from the center to the edge in a straight line.
• Sometimes a small amount of picture distortion may appear.This is not a malfunction.
• If you set Record mode to a low-quality speed, change to a higher-quality speed after you finish recording. Leaving the
Recorder set to a low-quality speed may affect the picture quality when playing DVDs later. See page 52.
• Connect the Recorder directly to the TV. Details are on pages 9-16.
The sound is distorted during Disc playback through a Stereo.

• Do not connect any cables from the Recorder to the Stereo’s “PHONO IN” jack.
• Do not connect the Recorder’s COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack to an analog jack (red or white) on the Stereo.
There is no picture or the picture is noisy or has streaks during video cassette playback.
• Put the Recorder in VCR mode. Press VCR or SOURCE so the VCR light appears on the front of the Recorder.
• If you used the supplied RF coaxial cable to connect the Recorder to the TV, make sure the TV is on channel 03.
The Recorder’s output channel is channel 3 when you receive it.To change it to channel 4, see page 10. Make sure channel
03 or 04 is properly adjusted at the TV.
Or, if you connected the Recorder to the TV using audio and video cables, select the correct Video In channel at the TV.
Details are on pages 12-14.
• Adjust the tracking. Details are on page 78.
• TVs placed too close to the Recorder can cause interference during tape playback. Move the Recorder away from the TV.
You cannot insert a video cassette.

• Insert the tape, window side up, with the record tab facing you.
• Make sure a tape isn’t already in the VCR by pressing STOP C / EJECT A (VCR) on the front of the Recorder.
• Gently push on the center of the tape when putting it in the VCR. Never force the tape into the VCR.
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You cannot remove the tape.
• Make sure the power plug is completely connected to a power outlet.
• Unplug the Recorder power cord for five minutes.Then, plug in the power cord again and press STANDBY-ON y on the
Recorder. Press STOP C / EJECT A (VCR) on the Recorder three to five times. If the tape still does not eject, you may
need to have an authorized servicer remove the tape.
Recorder ejects the tape when you press VCR REC I.

• Make sure the tape has a record tab. Details are on page 69.
Satellite Receiver Hookups

• Watching one TV channel while recording another may not be possible if you have a Satellite Receiver. Set your TV to
channel 03 or 04, then make your channel selections at the Satellite Receiver.
• With many Satellite Receiver hookups, if you use audio and video cables to connect your Recorder to your TV, you will
have to put your Recorder in Line Input mode (EXT1, EXT2, or CAM1).
Line Input mode

• If you accidentally enter Line Input mode (EXT1, EXT2 or CAM1 will appear on your TV screen briefly), press CHANNEL +/-
to select another channel.
Hi-Fi Stereo Sound

• During videotape playback, Hi-Fi audio may revert to normal audio when you adjust tracking.
• When connecting the Recorder to a TV with the red and white audio cables, you will only get stereo sound if you connect
the Recorder’s AUDIO OUT jacks to the AUDIO IN jacks on your TV, and if the TV is on its Audio/Video In channel. See
your TV owner’s manual for details.
• When you connect the Recorder’s AUDIO OUT jacks to the AUDIO IN jacks on your TV, the stereo light on the TV might
not glow. If the VCR status display indicates you are receiving stereo, you are. Details are on page 68.
• Only tapes recorded in Hi-Fi audio will play in Hi-Fi audio.Tapes recorded in normal audio will play in monaural (single-
channel) audio.
Cleaning the Video Heads

• Your Recorder automatically cleans the video heads of the VCR each time you insert a tape. However, the heads may
become dirty. If so, have an authorized servicer clean the video heads. Eventually, the heads may need to be replaced.
The playback picture is too dim, too bright, or fluctuates in brightness.

• Some programs may be broadcast with copyright protection technology in order to protect the rights of copyright owners.
This technology is used on programs that are recorded on video cassettes or DVDs, as well as some programs broadcast
by antenna/cable/satellite television channels. Programs broadcast with copyright protection may not record clearly.
Likewise, if you play a tape that is a recording of a copyright protected program, the picture may not be clear.Tapes of
copyright protected programs may have a picture that is dark or dim, or the brightness of the picture may fluctuate.
Therefore, avoid recording or playing copies of copyright protected programs.
• This Recorder 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.
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Helpful Hints (cont'd) 83

No sound
• Check the audio connections. See pages 9-16. Remember, you only need one audio connection between the Recorder and a
TV or Stereo.
See page 9 to see what connection best suits your situation.
• Make sure cables are connected firmly to all equipment.
• Select another channel, sound source, or Auxiliary station at your Stereo or TV. See your Stereo or TV manual for details.
Or, just continue selecting the different sound sources or modes on the Stereo or TV until you hear sound from the
Recorder. See pages 9-16.
• Set Analog output or Digital output correctly, based on what equipment you connected to the Recorder. See pages 64 and
65.
• You cannot hear MP3 audio if you are using the COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack for Disc sound from the Recorder.
• Change the Audio setting of a DVD in the DVD Disc Menu.
A Disc recorded on this Recorder will not play on a DVD Player.

• In some cases, you can adapt the Disc at the Recorder, then try it again in the Player.This procedure does not solve the
playability problem with all brands of Players. Furthermore, it may make the Disc incompatible with Players with which the
Disc was previously compatible.
To modify a Disc, place the Disc in the Recorder’s disc tray. Do not close the tray.Then, press and hold the Number 2
button on the remote control until the tray closes.The Disc is now modified.Try it on the other Player.
If the Disc still will not play on the Player, repeat this procedure, but press and hold the Number 3 button instead until the
Recorder’s tray closes.
To return the Disc to its original version, repeat this process using the Number 1 button.
• To adapt a Disc that was recorded on a different Recorder, stop Disc play. Make sure the Disc Menu or INFO is not on the
screen. Press RECORD I.The following message will appear: “Disc has different menu. If you record on this disc the menu
will be replaced. Press OK to open tray or press REC to replace menu.” Press RECORD I.The “replacing menu” message
will appear.When that is finished, the Disc Information Screen will appear. Some information may be missing, for example
the recording mode.
• To play a DVD+R on another DVD Player, finalize the Disc first. See pages 53 and 55.
• Editing changes may not be accessible when you play the Disc on other DVD Players. See page 53.
An Audio CD will not play on the Recorder.

• Some Audio CDs available on the market are copy protected.This Recorder may not play such copy-protected discs.
The Recorder will not select some features, such as Angles, Subtitles, or multi-language Audio.
• The feature may not be available on the Disc. If it is not, an “X” will appear on the TV screen. Check the Disc case to see if
the Disc has the feature. If the Disc does not have the feature, the Recorder cannot create the feature.This is not a
malfunction of the Recorder.
Disc will not play.

• Make sure the Disc label is facing up. If you are playing a two-sided Disc, make sure the label of the side you want to play is
facing up. See page 21.
• Check the Access Control settings for the Disc. See pages 57-61.
• Check the Region Code of the DVD.The DVD must be coded for All regions or Region 1 in order to play on this
Recorder. See page 7.
• See if the Disc is defective by trying another Disc. Make sure the Disc is not scratched or warped. Carefully clean the Disc.
See page 86.
The Recorder does not respond to the remote control.

• Aim the remote directly at the IR sensor on the front of the Recorder (not toward your TV). See page 26.
• Remove any obstacles between the Recorder and the remote control.
• Inspect or replace the batteries in the remote control. See page 8.
• Make sure you selected DVD or VCR mode using the remote control.
• Make sure you selected DVD Recorder as the Remote control used. See page 67.
• In DVD mode, the D symbol will appear briefly on the DVD display panel each time the Recorder receives a signal from
the remote. If D appears, the remote signal is reaching the Recorder correctly.
• No DVD features are available while the VCR is recording from an external device.This is to prevent the disruption of the
VCR and not a malfunction.
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84 Helpful Hints (cont'd)

Recordings are not occurring as scheduled. New recordings cannot be made.
• See if the Disc has the maximum number of titles. Delete some recordings (DVD+RW only). See page 50.
• You can record only if the Disc is Unprotected.You cannot use a write-protected or finalized Disc. See pages 53-55.
• You cannot duplicate copyrighted DVDs, videotapes, or TV broadcasts using the Recorder. “COPY PROTECT” may appear
on the display panel if you try to dub or record copyrighted material onto a DVD+R or DVD+RW using the Recorder.
• The signal from your Antenna/Cable TV system must be strong enough to provide good channel reception. If the signal is
weak, if there is no signal, or if a channel has gone off the air, a recording will not occur.
• Check the Disc. If the Disc is bad (scratched, warped, etc.) or if the Recorder cannot read the Disc, you cannot record.
“NO DISC” may appear on the display.
• A timer recording may not occur if the power fails during the time the recording was supposed to occur.
• If you adjust the clock after you set a timer recording, reset the timer recording.
The VCR will not record a TV program.

• Put the Recorder in VCR mode. Press VCR or SOURCE so the VCR light appears on the front of the Recorder.
• Check the connections between the Recorder,TV, antenna/Cable TV signal, and Cable Box/Satellite Receiver (if applicable).
Details are on pages 9-17. For VCR features, you must connect the Recorder to a TV with the RF coaxial cable or the yellow
video cable as described on pages 10 and 14.
• Make sure the video cassette has a record tab. Details are on page 69.
Another DVD Player shows the Index Picture Screen but does not react to PLAY B.
• Press STOP C to exit the Index Picture Screen, then press PLAY B.
You need to access system information for service reasons.

• Press SYSTEM MENU. Press s to select . Press L repeatedly to select in the second menu screen, then press B.
Press L until the system information appears.
The Recorder does not work.

• The Recorder will not operate until you complete the Initial Setup. See pages 18 and 19.
• Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet for a few minutes. Reconnect the power cord and try to operate the
Recorder again as usual.
Messages or strange codes appear on the Recorder’s display.

• Remove and reinsert the Disc.
• Clean the Disc.
• Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet, then reconnect the cord and try play as usual.
• During Initial Setup, “IS TV ON? C03” will appear on the Recorder’s display panel.This appears in addition to the Initial
Setup information that shows on your TV screen. (Initial Setup information is on pages 18 and 19.) “IS TV ON? C03” indicates
you should turn on your TV and set it to the correct Video In channel or channel 3. See pages 9-16 to determine the correct
Video In channel for your connection. Or, see your TV manual for details.
• There are error messages that apply to recording problems. See page 48.
All of the Recorder’s system menu is not visible.

• Certain TVs may not show the entire system menu on the TV screen. If the upper or top portion of the Recorder’s system
menu does not appear properly, this is a TV-related issue. It is not an improper functioning of the Recorder.
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Care and Maintenance 85

Cleaning the Recorder
• Wipe the front panel and other exterior surfaces of the Recorder with a soft, slightly damp cloth.
• Never use a solvent, thinner, benzene, or alcohol to clean the Recorder. Do not spray insecticide liquid near the Recorder.
Such chemicals may discolor the surface or damage the Recorder.
Cleaning Discs
• When a Disc becomes dirty, clean it with a cleaning cloth.Wipe the Disc from the center to the edge in a straight line. Do
not wipe the Disc in a circular motion.
• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static spray intended for analog discs.
• Always keep the tray closed to avoid dust on the lens.
Checking the Laser or Lens

• If the Recorder does not operate as described in this manual, the Recorder’s laser may be dirty. Consult an Authorized
Service Center for inspection and cleaning of the laser.
• The lens may cloud over if you suddenly move the Recorder from cold to warm surroundings. Playing a Disc is not possible
then. Leave the power on for about one hour with no Disc in the Recorder until normal playback is possible.
Caring for Video Cassettes

• Use only cassettes with the mark.
• Remove any light adhesive stick-on notes from the video cassette before putting the cassette in the VCR. Removable labels
can jam the VCR.
Caring for the VCR’s Video Heads

• Periodic maintenance is required to maintain your Recorder’s excellent performance.The VCR has an Automatic Head
Cleaner. However, the video heads will require replacement eventually. Only an authorized service center should perform
this service.
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86 Specifications
VCR Video Heads Four heads - HiFi Power Requirement 120V AC +/- 10%, 60 Hz +/- 0.5%
Antenna VHF/UHF - 75 ohm external antenna Power Consumption Power on: 43 W
terminal Power off: 9.0 W
VHF Output Signal Channel 03 or 04 Operating Temperature 41ºF (5ºC) to 104ºF (40ºC)
75 ohms unbalanced Relative Humidity 30% to 80%
DVD Color System NTSC Dimensions 17.1” (W) x 3.9” (H) x 10.3” (D)
Wow and Flutter Below the measurement limitation (435mm x 100mm x 262mm)
(±0.001% W PEAK) (JEITIA) Weight 11.0 lbs. (5.0 kg)
DISC FORMATS SUPPORTED AUDIO FORMAT

Disc type Playback Recording Compressed digital Play Recording
DVD+RW • • • Dolby Digital (AC-3) Multi-channel 2-channel
DVD+R • • 16 bit,
DVD-RW (Video format) • — fs 48 kHz
DVD-R • — • MPEG1 2-channel —
DVD-Video • — • MPEG2 Multi-channel —
SVCD • —
Video CD • — Uncompressed digital (SPDIF - Sony Philips Digital Interface)
Audio CD • — • PCM (Pulse Code 2-channel —
CD-R • — Modulation) 16, 20, 24 bit
CD-RW • — fs 48, 96 kHz
DVD+REWRITABLE DISC FORMAT

Medium Phase-Change ReWritable AUDIO PERFORMANCE
Diameter 12 cm DA Converter 24 bit
Capacity (single side) 4.7 Gbyte AD Converter 16 bit
Recording time M1 1 hour DVD fs 96 kHz 4 Hz -44 kHz
M2 2 hours fs 48 kHz 4 Hz -22 kHz
M2x 2.5 hours Video CD fs 44.1 kHz 4 Hz -20 kHz
M3 3 hours Audio CD fs 44.1 kHz 4 Hz -20 kHz
M4 4 hours Signal-Noise (1kHz) 105 dB
M6 6 hours Dynamic Range (1kHz) 100 dB
Crosstalk (1kHz) 110 dB
TV STANDARD PAL/SECAM NTSC
Distortion/Noise (1kHz) 90 dB
Scan Frequency 50Hz 60Hz
Number of lines 625 525 FRONT CONNECTIONS
Playback • • S-Video In DIAMOND 4-pin
Recording • • Video In Cinch (yellow)
Internal tuner — VHF 2-13 Audio Left/Right In Cinch (white/red)
UHF 14-69
CATV 1-125
REAR CONNECTIONS
VIDEO FORMAT Component Video In Cinch (green/blue/red)
Digital Compression MPEG2 for DVD Component Video Out Cinch (green/blue/red)
MPEG1 for VCD S-Video In MSC 4-pin
S-Video Out MSC 4-pin
VIDEO RESOLUTION 50Hz 60Hz Video In Cinch (yellow)
Video Out Cinch (yellow)
DVD-Video/
DVD+RW(HQ/SP) Audio L/R In (2x) Cinch (white/red)
• Horiz.Resolution 720 pixels1 720 pixels1 Audio L/R Out (2x) Cinch (white/red)
• Vertical Resolution 576 lines 480 lines Digital Audio Out 1 coaxial
DVD+RW (LP/EP) IEC958 for CDDA /LPCM
• Horiz.Resolution 360 pixels2 360 pixels2 IEC1937 for MPEG2,
• Vertical Resolution 576 lines 480 lines Dolby Digital
VCD (RF) Antenna In Coaxial 75 ohms
• Horiz.Resolution 352 pixels 352 pixels (RF) Antenna Out Coaxial 75 ohms
• Vertical Resolution 288 lines 240 lines Power Standard (IEC type)
1 equivalent to 500 lines on your TV
2 equivalent to 250 lines on your TV
VIDEO PERFORMANCE
DA Converter 10-bit
AD Converter 9-bit
Signal handling Components
Video Out 1 Vpp into 75 Ohm
S-Video Out Y: 1 Vpp into 75 Ohm
C: 0.300 Vpp into 75 Ohm
Component Video/
Progressive Scan Out Y: 1 Vpp into 75 Ohm
PB: 0.7 Vpp into 75 Ohm
PR: 0.7 Vpp into 75 Ohm NOTE: Designs and specifications are subject to change without
notice.
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Limited Warranty 87
MAGNAVOX LIMITED WARRANTY

One (1) Year Labor and Parts Repair (Facility)
MAGNAVOX warrants this product against defect in material SHIP-IN WARRANTY:
or workmanship, subject to any conditions set forth as follows: For Ship-In warranty repair, ship the product to a Magnavox
authorized repair facility for repair in its original carton and
PROOF OF PURCHASE: packing material. If you do not have the original carton or
You must have proof of the date of purchase to receive packing material, have your product professionally packed for
warranted repair on the product. A sales receipt or other shipping. Ship product via a traceable carrier.When it is
document showing the product and the date that you necessary for you to ship the product to Magnavox for repair,
purchased the product as well as the authorized retailer you will pay the shipping cost for shipment to Magnavox.
included, is considered such proof. Magnavox will pay the shipping costs when returning the
product to you.
COVERAGE:
(If this product is determined to be defective) TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE IN THE U.S.A.,
PUERTO RICO, OR U.S.VIRGIN ISLANDS…
LABOR: For a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase, Contact Magnavox Customer Care Center at:
Magnavox will repair or replace the product, at its option, at no 1-800-705-2000
charge, or pay the labor charges to the Magnavox authorized
repair facility (see warranty service phone numbers in next TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE IN CANADA…
column). After the period of one (1) year, Magnavox will no 1-800-661-6162 (French Speaking)
longer be responsible for charges incurred. 1-800-705-2000 (English or Spanish Speaking)
PARTS: For a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase, REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS
Magnavox will supply, at no charge, new or rebuilt replacement WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR THE
parts in exchange for defective parts. Magnavox authorized CONSUMER. MAGNAVOX SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY
service facility will provide removal and installation of the parts INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR
for one (1) year. BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON
THIS PRODUCT. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY
EXCLUDED FROM WARRANTY COVERAGE APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
Your warranty does not cover: MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
• Labor charges for installation or setup of the product, PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION
adjustment of customer controls on the product, and TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY.
installation or repair of antenna systems outside of the
product. Some states do not allow the exclusions or limitation of
• Product repair and/or part replacement because of improper incidental or consequential damages, or allow limitations on
installation, connections to improper voltage supply, abuse, how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or
neglect, misuse, accident, unauthorized repair or other cause exclusions may not apply to you. In addition, if you enter into a
not within the control of Magnavox. service contract agreement with the MAGNAVOX partnership
• A product that requires modification or adaptation to enable within ninety (90) days of the date of sale, the limitation on how
it to operate in any country other than the country for long an implied warranty lasts does not apply.
which it was designed, manufactured, approved and/or
authorized, or repair of products damaged by these
modifications.
• Damage occurring to product during shipping when
improperly packaged or costs associated with packaging.
• Product lost in shipment and no signature verification of
receipt can be obtained.
• A product used for commercial or institutional purposes
(including but not limited to rental purposes).
• Products sold AS IS or RENEWED.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other rights which vary from state/province to state/province.
Magnavox, P.O. Box 671539, Marietta, GA. 30006-0026
(Warranty: 4835 710 27900)
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88 Information Index
ac power cord . . . . . . .10-16, 27 disc tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21, 26 parental level . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 svcd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
access control . . . . . . . . . .57-61 display button . . . . . . . . . .24, 68 pause k button . . . . . .23, 39, 69 s-video in/out jacks . . .13, 17, 27
add/delete channels . . . . . . . .28 display panels . . . . . . . . . . .25, 26 pbc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 system menu button . . . . . . . .24
analog output . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 divide title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 pbs channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32, 33, 38 dolby surround . . . . . . . . .39, 65 pcm only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 T/C button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
antenna in/out jacks . . .10-16, 27 dvd button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 picture settings . . . . . . . . . . . .63 table of contents . . . . . . . . . . .5
append recording . . . . . . . . . .51 dvd rec I button . . . . .22, 24, 43 play always . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 tape
arrow buttons . . . . . . . . . . . .24 dvd recorder features menu . . .62 play B button . . . .20, 21, 23, 26 duplication . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
audio button . . . . . . . . . . .24, 37 play full title . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 eject . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20, 24
audio in/out jacks editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53-54 play mode button . . . . . . .24, 42 speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
. . . . . . . . . . . . .10-17, 26-27, 72 erase disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 play once . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 time/date . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30-31
audio language . . . .18, 32, 37, 66 erase this title . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 playable discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 time search . . . . . . . . .32, 41, 76
auto chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 erasing timer recordings . . . . .47 playback audio . . . . . . . . . . . .66 time zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
auto resume . . . . . . . . . . .21, 56 error messages . . . . . . . . . . . .48 playback control . . . . . . . . . . .56 timer information box . . . .34-35
automatic channel programming ext 1/2 jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 playing a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 timer recording . . . . . . . . .45-47
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 pluscode . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46, 48 title/disc menus . . . . . . . . . . . .36
automatic eject . . . . . . . . . . . .78 fast motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 power cord . . . . . . . . .10-16, 27 title settings menu . . . . . . . . .50
automatic rewind . . . . . . . . . .78 favorite scene selection . . . . .54 preserving memories . . . . . . .17 title/track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
filter mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 prev/rew H button tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 finalize disc . . . . . . . . . . . .53, 55 . . . . . . . . . . . . .23, 26, 36, 40, 76 tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
black level shift . . . . . . . . . . . .63 forward searching . . . . . . . . . .40 progressive scan . . . . . . . .12, 63 tuner information box . . . .34-35
frame-by-frame playback . .32, 39 protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 tv mute button . . . . . . . . . . . .23
cable box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 tv/video button . . . . . . . . .23, 49
cam1 jack . . . . . . . . . . .17, 22, 26 fss button . . . . . . . . . . .24, 51, 54 quick disc playback . . . . . . . . .21 tv shape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19, 63
camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 quick disc recording . . . . . . . .22 tv standby button . . . . . . . . . .23
camera angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79-80 tv volume +/- buttons . . . . . . .23
change code . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 rear panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
change country . . . . . . . . . . . .61 helpful hints . . . . . . . . . . . .81-84 rec speed/mode button . .23, 73 user preference settings . . . . .32
channel +/- buttons . . . . . . . .23 hidden chapter . . . . . . . . . . . .54 record I buttons . . . . . . . . . .26
channel K/L buttons . . . . . . .26 hi-fi stereo sound . . . . . . .77, 82 record mode . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 vcr button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
channel programming . . . . . . .28 home videotape duplication . .17 record one channel/ vcr light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 hookups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-17 watch another . . . . . . . . . .49, 70 VCR Plus+channels . . . . . . . . .29
chapter markers . . . . . . . .51, 54 record settings . . . . . . . . . . . .52 VCR Plus+/ TIMER button
chapter/track selection . . . . . .36 index picture screen . . . . . . . .34 recording audio . . . . . . . . . . .66 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24, 45-47
child lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 index search . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 region codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 VCR Plus+ timer recording . .46
cleaning discs . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 information boxes . . . . . . . . .35 remote control . . . . . . . . .23-24 vcr status display . . . . . . . . . .68
clear button . . . . . . . . . . .24, 75 initial setup . . . . . . . . . . . .18-19 remote control used . . . . . . .67 vcr rec I button . . . . . . . . . .69
clear timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 insert chapter marker . . . . . . .54 remote sensor . . . . . . . . . . . .26 video cd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
clock setting . . . . . . . . . . .30-31 installation . . . . . . . . . . . . .28-31 repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33, 42 video jacks . . . . . . .14, 17, 26-27
coaxial (digital audio out) “IS TV ON? C03” . . . . . . . . . .18 repeat a-b . . . . . . . . . . . . .33, 42 video in channel (tv) . . . . . . . . .9
jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16, 27, 64 repeat playback . . . . . . . . . . . .42 video shift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
code (access control) . . . . . . .57 language . . . . . .18-19, 32, 37, 66 resume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21, 56 visible chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
color systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 letterbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63, 79 return button . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
component video limited warranty . . . . . . . . . . .87 reverse searching . . . . . . . . . .40 warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
in/out jacks . . . . . . . . .12, 27, 63 lock/unlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 widescreen tv . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
component video output . . . .63 safe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33, 59
connections . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-17 M1 - M6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 safe record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 “x” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 33
contents of package . . . . . . . . .6 make edits compatible . . . . . .53 safety information . . . . . . .3-4, 6
contents, table of . . . . . . . . . . .5 menu bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 sap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66, 68 zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32, 38
controls, remote . . . . . . . .23-24 menu language . . . . . . . . . .18, 66 satellite receiver . . . . . . . . . . .11
copying videotapes . . . . . .17, 72 menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33, 41
counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 monitor button . . . . . .22, 24, 43 search mode button . . . . . . . .23
current chapter . . . . . . . . . . .54 searching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 select button . . . . . . . . . . .23, 45
daylight saving . . . . . . . . . .30-31 new index picture . . . . . . . . . .54 slow motion . . . . . . . . .32-33, 40
d.dubbing button . . . . .26, 44, 73 next/ff G button .23, 36, 40, 76 sound mode . . . . . . . .32, 39, 65
delete all markers . . . . . . . . . .54 night mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
delete chapter marker . . . . . .54 ntsc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 st (stereo) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
digital audio . . . . . . . . . .9, 16, 64 number buttons . . . . . . . . . . .23 standby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
digital output . . . . . . . . . . .16, 64 standby-on y button .21, 23, 26
disc bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 ok button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 status box . . . . . . . . . . . . .33, 62
disc information screen . . . . .53 on-screen symbols . . . . . . . . .33 stereo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65-66
disc lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58-60 one-touch recording . . . . . . . .43 stereo connections . . . . . .15-16
disc menu button . . . . . . .24, 36 open/close/eject A button . . .24 still picture . . . . . . . . . . . .39, 77
disc menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 stop C / eject A button . . . . . .26
disc name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 pal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 subtitles . . . . . . . . .19, 32, 37, 66
disc pointer . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 panscan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 sur (surround) . . . . . . . . . .39, 65
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E9490UD_EN.qx3 04.9.

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Congratulations on your purchase,

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Special Information for Canadian Users

4 Safety Information (cont’d)

mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire

electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for

Discs for Recording and Playing

Discs Unsuitable for Recording or Playing

Discs for Playing Only

DVD Region Codes and Color Systems

1 Remove the battery compartment lid on the rear of the

3 Replace the battery compartment lid. You will hear it click

Using the Remote Control

DVD Disc Menus...

Available Disc Features...

Before you begin...

1 Connect your Antenna or Cable TV signal to the ANTENNA IN jack

2 Connect the supplied RF coaxial cable to the ANTENNA OUT jack

3 Connect the power cords of the Recorder and the TV to a power

4 Press STANDBY-ON y to turn on the Recorder.

1 Connect your Satellite or Cable TV signal to the ANTENNA IN jack

2 If your Cable Box/Satellite Receiver has a single ANTENNA OUT or

3 Connect another RF coaxial cable to the Recorder’s ANTENNA

4 Connect the power cords of the Recorder, Cable Box/Satellite

5 Press STANDBY/ON y to turn on the Recorder. Set the Recorder

6 Turn on the TV and the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver.

1 Connect your Antenna or Cable TV signal to the ANTENNA IN jack

2 Connect the Recorder’s COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y PB PR)

3 Connect the Recorder’s white/red AUDIO OUT L/R (left/right) jacks

4 Connect the supplied RF coaxial cable to the Recorder’s ANTENNA

5 Connect the power cords of the Recorder and the TV to a power

6 Press STANDBY-ON y to turn on the Recorder. If “IS TV ON? C03”

7 Turn on the TV power. Set the TV to the Component Video In

1 Connect your Antenna or Cable TV signal to the ANTENNA IN jack

2 Connect an S-Video cable (not supplied) to the Recorder’s S-VIDEO

3 Connect the supplied audio cable to the Recorder’s white/red

4 Connect the supplied RF coaxial cable to the ANTENNA OUT jack

5 Connect the power cords of the Recorder and the TV to a power

6 Press STANDBY-ON y to turn on the Recorder. If “IS TV ON? C03”

7 Turn on the TV power. Set the TV to the S-Video In channel. This is

1 Connect your Antenna or Cable TV signal to the ANTENNA IN jack

2 Connect the Recorder’s yellow VIDEO OUT jack to your TV’s

3 Connect the supplied audio cable to the Recorder’s white/red

4 Connect the supplied RF coaxial cable to the ANTENNA OUT jack

5 Connect the power cords of the Recorder and the TV to a power

6 Press STANDBY-ON y to turn on the Recorder.

7 Turn on the TV power. Set the TV to the correct Audio/Video In

1 Connect your Antenna or Cable TV signal to the ANTENNA IN jack

2 Connect the Recorder’s yellow VIDEO OUT jack to your TV’s

3 Connect the supplied audio cable to the Recorder’s white/red

4 Connect the supplied RF coaxial cable to the ANTENNA OUT jack

5 Connect the power cords of the Recorder, Stereo, and TV to a

6 Turn on the Stereo and set it to the correct Audio In channel or

7 Press STANDBY-ON y to turn on the Recorder.

8 Turn on the TV power. Set the TV to the correct Video In channel.

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