Magnavox 20MC4304 Owner's Manual

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Page 1 T1056(06)_2006_1.qx3 10/12/04 11:57 AM ’ WNER ANUAL 20MC4304 27MC4304 OLOR WITH BUILT-IN DVD P EAD YOUR QUICK TIPS THAT MAKE USING YOUR F YOU HAVE READ YOUR INSTRUCTIONS AND STILL NEED ASSISTANCE YOU MAY ACCESS OUR ONLINE HELP AT WWW...
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Page 3: Safety And General Information 3
2) Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. 3) Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. 4) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Copyright Protection: are prohibited.
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Optional Connections ..... .10 Watching TV ......11 Playing a Videotape .
Page 5: Introduction 5
T1056(06)_2006_1.qx3 10/12/04 11:57 AM Welcome to your TV/VCR/DVD owner’s manual. This manual describes the 20MC4304 and 27MC4304.These two models are different in size, but operate identically.The 20MC4304 is illustrated in this manual. Features - TV/VCR • Automatic Channel Setup • Automatic Head Cleaner •...
Page 6: Playable Discs And Videotapes
Region Codes This TV/VCR/DVD has a Region One (1) DVD Player. DVDs must be labeled for ALL regions or for Region 1 in order to play on the unit. You cannot play DVDs that are labeled for other regions. Look for the symbols below on your DVDs. If these region symbols do not appear on your DVD, you cannot play the DVD in this TV/VCR/DVD.
Page 7: Before Using The Tv/Vcr/Dvd 7
Using the Remote Control ● Point the remote control at the remote sensor on the front of the TV/VCR/DVD. Details are on page 16. Do not put objects between the remote control and the ● TV/VCR/DVD. TV/VCR/DVD Maintenance ●...
Page 8: Hooking Up The Tv/Vcr/Dvd
Receiver and to the AUDIO/VIDEO In jacks on the front of the TV/VCR/DVD. Press SELECT on the remote to set the TV/VCR/DVD to AUX, not channel 3 or 4. Select chan- nels you want to watch or record at the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver as usual, leaving the TV/VCR/DVD on AUX.
Page 9 Discs or tapes on other equipment but watch them on the TV/VCR/DVD. Press SELECT on the remote to select AUX at the TV/VCR/DVD. When you play the materials on the other equipment, it will show on the TV/VCR/DVD’s AUX channel. More details are on page 33.
Page 10: Optional Connections
10/12/04 11:57 AM 10 Optional Connections Digital Stereo Hookups You can connect the TV/VCR/DVD to a Stereo that has a Digital Coaxial In jack. Use this hookup if you want to hear the TV/VCR/DVD sound through the Stereo instead. Use these...
Page 11: Watching Tv 11
10/12/04 11:57 AM The unit selects available TV channels automatically when you connect an Antenna or Cable TV signal to it. To reset TV channels, see page 18. If you are using a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver, you do not need to set channels at the TV/VCR/DVD.
Page 12: Playing A Videotape
Follow these steps to simply play a videotape. Videotape play- back options are on pages 34-40. Insert a videotape in the cassette compartment of the TV/VCR/DVD. The power will come on. If the tape’s record tab is missing, play should start auto- matically.
Page 13: Playing A Disc 13
10/12/04 11:57 AM Before you begin, turn on the power of other equipment con- nected to the TV/VCR/DVD. Set a stereo (if applicable) to the correct sound source or channel. Details are on page 10. Press STANDBY-ON to turn on the TV/VCR/DVD.
Page 14: Remote Control Buttons
STANDBY-ON Button Press to turn on or off the TV/VCR/DVD. Number Buttons TV Mode: Press two digits to access a specific channel. Press 0 before the number of a single-digit channel. Details are on page 11. +100/+10 button: To select channels...
Page 15 Press to set up Markers. Details are on page 57. Page 15 Remote Control Buttons (cont’d) 15 CH. (channel) K/L Buttons Press to select memorized TV channels. Details are on page 11. VOL. (volume) K/L Buttons Press to adjust the volume.
Page 16: Front Panel
Press to adjust the volume. STANDBY-ON VOLUME PREV PLAY SEARCH STANDBY-ON Button Press to turn the TV/VCR/DVD on or off. Turn off the TV/VCR/DVD for a timer recording. PLAY B Button (DVD) Press to start Disc playback. Details are on page 13. PREV H,...
Page 17: T1056(06)_2006_1.Qx3 10/12/04 11:57 Am
Connect an antenna or Cable TV signal here. This brings TV channels to the TV/VCR/DVD. If you do not connect an antenna or Cable TV signal to the TV/VCR/DVD (or connect to a Cable Box/Satellite Receiver through this jack), you will not receive any TV channels.
Page 18: Menu Language, Resettingtv Channels
Antenna or Cable TV signal to it. ● Before you begin, put the TV/VCR/DVD in TV/VCR mode. Press SELECT so the red VCR/TV light appears on the front of the TV/VCR/DVD. Press SETUP. Press ▲ or ▼ to select CHANNEL SET UP.
Page 19: Adding/Deleting Channels 19
T1056(06)_2006_1.qx3 10/12/04 11:57 AM You can delete TV channels you no longer receive or seldom watch. Or, you can add more channels if the TV/VCR/DVD did not memorize all your favorite channels. ● Before you begin, press SELECT to put the TV/VCR/DVD in TV/VCR mode.
Page 20: Setting The Clock
Before you begin ... ● With the power on, press SELECT to put the TV/VCR/DVD in TV/VCR mode. The red VCR/TV light will appear. Press SETUP. Press ▲ or ▼ to select SETTING CLOCK.
Page 21 T1056(06)_2006_1.qx3 10/12/04 11:57 AM While the DAY space is flashing, press ▲ or ▼ until the correct day appears. Then, press B. An abbreviation for the selected day of the week will appear. – MANUAL CLOCK SET – MONTH DAY YEAR 05 / 07 - - - - - - -...
Page 22: Auto Clock Setting
10/12/04 11:57 AM 22 Setting the Clock (cont’d) Auto Clock Setting You can have the TV/VCR/DVD adjust the clock using your PBS channel. Once you set the clock manually, the TV/VCR/DVD will monitor the correct time and date broad- cast by the PBS station.
Page 23: Setting The Clock
MANUAL CLOCK SET D.S.T. [OFF] ● The TV/DVD/VCR will search for a channel that carries a time signal. Channels that carry the time will appear at the top of the screen. Use one of these channels when you enter your AUTO CLOCK CH at step 9.
Page 24: Daylight-Savings Time
To turn Daylight-Savings Time ON or OFF, follow the steps below. ● Before you begin, press SELECT to put the TV/VCR/DVD in TV/VCR mode. The red VCR/TV light will appear. Press SETUP. Press ▲ or ▼ to select SETTING CLOCK.
Page 25: Status Displays, Picture Controls 25
If this happens, move the TV/VCR/DVD away from the appli- ance. If the color is still not correct, turn off the power for 30 minutes (for 27MC4304) or disconnect the power cord for 30 minutes (for 20MC4304).After 30 minutes, try using the unit again.
Page 26: Videotape Recording
You cannot change channels during recording. You can only record and view one TV channel at a time. Press RECORD once to start recording. The REC/OTR light will flash on the front of the TV/VCR/DVD.
Page 27: One-Touch Recording 27
Turn on the TV/VCR/DVD. ● Press SELECT to put the unit in TV/VCR mode. The red VCR/TV light will appear on the front of the unit. Insert a videotape with its erase prevention tab in place. ● Details are on page seven. Rewind or fast forward the tape to the point at which you want to begin recording.
Page 28: Timer Recording
● Channels are set. Details are on page 18. ● A tape is in the TV/VCR/DVD. Make sure the record tab is intact. Details are on page seven. Press SETUP. Press ▲ or ▼ to select TIMER PROGRAMMING, then press ENTER.
Page 29 T1056(06)_2006_1.qx3 10/12/04 11:57 AM While DATE is selected, press ▲ or ▼ until the correct date appears. Recording will happen once. – TIMER PROGRAMMING – DATE BEGIN - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Or, to record a program at the same time on...
Page 30: Helpful Hints
TV/VCR/DVD and set the timer recording. The red REC/OTR light will appear on the front of the TV/VCR/DVD. You must turn off the TV/VCR/DVD to activate a timer recording. If the power is not off and you con- tinue watching TV, TIMER REC STANDBY starts flashing on the screen two minutes before the pro- grammed start time.
Page 31: Timer Recording
To cancel a timer recording that is in progress: The red REC/OTR light will flash during recording. Press STANDBY- ON to turn on the TV/VCR/DVD, then press STOP/EJECT CA on the front of the TV/VCR/DVD. To cancel a timer recording that has not started: With the unit on, press SETUP.
Page 32: Timer Recording Auto Return
Page 32 • If you press STANDBY-ON while the tape is rewinding, the rewind- ing will stop. • If there is a power failure, the TV/VCR/DVD will retain its mem- ory for this feature. STANDBY-ON PICTURE SLEEP SELECT VOL.
Page 33: Rerecording (Tape Duplication) 33
The TV/VCR/DVD will record your tape. Insert a blank videotape in the cassette compartment of the TV/VCR/DVD. Make sure the tape’s record tab is intact and the TV/VCR/DVD power is on. Point the TV/VCR/DVD remote control at the TV/VCR/DVD. Press SELECT or CH. o/p until AUX appears on the screen.
Page 34: Repeat Play
Press PLAY B to play a videotape. REPEAT PLAY B will appear on the screen briefly. Page 34 • Repeat Play stays in effect after you turn off the TV/VCR/DVD. The TV/VCR/DVD keeps the Repeat Play setting even if the power fails.
Page 35: Rental Play 35
PLAY B will appear briefly on the screen. Page 35 Rental Play 35 • Once you select Rental Playback, it stays in effect even after you turn off the TV/VCR/DVD. • The TV/VCR/DVD will retain the Rental setting even if the power fails. STANDBY-ON PICTURE SLEEP SELECT VOL.
Page 36: Zero Return, Sleep Timer
ZERO RETURN TIME SEARCH INDEX SEARCH Sleep Timer Use the Sleep Timer to program the TV/VCR/DVD to shut off in a certain amount of time. Press SLEEP until the correct amount of time appears on the screen with SLEEP. Each press of SLEEP will increase the time by 30 minutes.
Page 37: Time Search 37
Press s or B to rewind or fast forward the tape the length of time you chose. The TV/VCR/DVD will rewind or fast forward the tape the specified amount of time. The time counts down on the screen as the search progresses.
Page 38: Index Search
INDEX SEARCH. To cancel an Index Search at this point, press SETUP. INDEX SEARCH Press s or B. The TV/VCR/DVD begins rewinding or fast forwarding the videotape to the beginning of the desired program. When the program is reached, play will start.
Page 39: Videotape Playback Features 39
To return to normal play, press PLAY B . Super High Speed Searching (LP/SLP) During tape play, press i / g or j / h, then press again. The TV/VCR/DVD will search the tape in high speed. Press i / g or j / h repeatedly to switch between regular and high speed searching.
Page 40: Automatic Operation Features
(see below). Manual Tracking To adjust the tracking manually, press the CHANNEL ▲/▼ buttons on the front of the TV/VCR/DVD or the CH. ▲/▼ buttons on the remote control during playback. Tracking returns to Automatic Tracking Adjustment when you insert a tape or press STOP C.
Page 41: Closed Captions 41
T1056(06)_2006_1.qx3 10/12/04 11:57 AM Follow the steps below to select closed captions for TV pro- gramming. Not all TV programs and commercials have closed captions or all types of closed captions (second language, half-screen text, etc.). If closed captioning is not broadcast, you cannot receive it.
Page 42: Setting V-Chip
● The TV/VCR/DVD is on. ● The unit is in TV/VCR mode. Press SELECT on the remote until you see TV channels and see the red VCR/TV light on the front of the TV/VCR/DVD. Press SETUP. Press ▲ or ▼ to select V-CHIP SET UP.
Page 43 T1056(06)_2006_1.qx3 10/12/04 11:57 AM Press ▲ or ▼ to select the TV Rating level at which you want to block viewing, then press ENTER once. If you press ENTER again, the subrat- ings for that category will appear. Details are on pages 44-45.
Page 44 T1056(06)_2006_1.qx3 10/12/04 11:57 AM 44 Setting V-Chip (cont’d) TV Rating Subratings When you select TV-Y7, TV-PG, TV-14, or TV-MA, you can use the subratings to block specific elements of program- ming, such as language or violence. Press SETUP. Press ▲ or ▼ to select V-CHIP SET UP.
Page 45 Then, press ENTER to select BLOCK or VIEW. ● When you select TV-PG, TV-14, or TV-MA: Press ▲ or ▼ to select “D” (Suggestive Dialog), “L” (Coarse Language), “S” (Sexual Situation), or “V”...
Page 46 10/12/04 11:57 AM 46 Setting V-Chip (cont’d) MPAA Rating Settings You can block TV channel viewing according to the Motion Picture Association ratings. To do so, follow these steps. Press SETUP. Press ▲ or ▼ to select V-CHIP SET UP.
Page 47: Setting V-Chip
T1056(06)_2006_1.qx3 10/12/04 11:57 AM Changing the Access Code Although the default code 0000 is supplied with the TV/VCR/DVD, you can set your own access code. Press SETUP. Press ▲ or ▼ to select V-CHIP SET UP. Then, press ENTER. Press the Number buttons to enter the old access code.
Page 48: Multi-Channel Television Sound
AUDIO is set to HIFI, HIFI will disappear from the screen. The videotape will play in monaural sound. You must set the TV/VCR/DVD to record in either STEREO or SAP. Do this by changing the TV AUDIO setting as described on page 50. Page 48...
Page 49 Monaural (MONO or single-channel) sound. To do so, fol- low these steps. Press SETUP. Press ▲ or ▼ to select USER’S SET UP. Then, press ENTER. – TV/VCR SETUP – TIMER PROGRAMMING SETTING CLOCK CHANNEL SET UP USER'S SET UP...
Page 50: Multi-Channel Television Sound
Setting the TV/VCR/DVD to receive or record TV programs in Stereo, Second Audio, or Monaural Sound Because TV channels can broadcast in Stereo or Second Audio, set the TV/VCR/DVD to receive and record the channels in the sound mode you prefer.
Page 51: Dvd Disc Menus,Title Menus 51
Press TITLE. The Title Menu will appear. If a Title menu is not available, the “X” may appear on the TV screen. Or, if the DVD only has a main menu as described above, it may appear when you press TITLE.
Page 52: Fast Forward/Reverse Search
● For Audio CDs, the approximate searching speed is 16 times the normal play speed. An g or h will appear briefly on the TV screen. Sound will be inter- mittent during searching on an Audio CD. ● During Video CD play, pressing i/g or...
Page 53: Title/Chapter Playback, Specific Time Playback 53
Title/Chapter Playback ● Before you begin, press SELECT to put the TV/VCR/DVD in DVD mode. The green DVD light will appear on the front of the TV/VCR/DVD. During DVD play, press SEARCH MODE until CH (for Chapter) or TT (for Title) appears on the TV.
Page 54: Track Play
For Tracks 10 and above, press the +100/+10 button so the Search display (TR _ _ /12 - an example of total tracks) appears on the TV. Press the Number button of the first digit, then press the Number button of the second digit. For example, to play Track 26, press +100/+10, then Number 2, then Number 6.
Page 55: Paused And Step-By-Step Play, Resume On 55
To cancel Resume and start playing the Disc from the beginning, press STOP C a second time while play- back is stopped. The Stop symbol (C) will appear briefly on the TV screen. Press PLAY B to start play- ing the Disc from the beginning. Page 55 •...
Page 56: Repeat, A-B Repeat
Repeat ● Before you begin, press SELECT to put the TV/VCR/DVD in DVD mode. The green DVD light will appear on the front of the TV/VCR/DVD. During play, press REPEAT until the repeat mode you want appears on the TV.
Page 57: Markers 57
Markers, follow these steps. ● Before you begin, press SELECT to put the TV/VCR/DVD in DVD mode. The green DVD light will appear on the front of the TV/VCR/DVD. Play the Disc to within 30 seconds prior to the point at which you want to set the Marker.
Page 58: Subtitles, Camera Angles
DVD. ● Before you begin, press SELECT to put the TV/VCR/DVD in DVD mode. The green DVD light will appear on the front of the TV/VCR/DVD. During play, press SUBTITLE repeatedly to select a subtitle language. The number of avail- able languages appears at the right of the subtitle dis- play.
Page 59: Slow Motion, Zoom 59
Reverse slow motion is not available on a Video CD. 1 (1/16), 2 (1/8), or briefly on the TV screen to indicate slow forward play. 1 (1/16), 2 (1/8), or cate slow reverse play. Example: Playing a DVD forward at half the normal speed.
Page 60: Parental Password
TV/VCR/DVD. Follow these steps to change your password. ● Before you begin, press SELECT to put the TV/VCR/DVD in DVD mode. The green DVD light will appear on the front of the TV/VCR/DVD. Press SETUP twice while play is stopped. QUICK SETUP...
Page 61: Parental Password
T1056(06)_2006_2.qx3 10/12/04 12:51 PM Press p to select CHANGE, then press ENTER. PARENTAL PARENTAL LEVEL ALL CHANGE ENTER Press the Number buttons to enter a four-digit password. The password numbers will appear on the screen. Write down the password so you will not for- get it.
Page 62: Parental Levels
DVDs whose ratings exceed the level you set will not play. ● Before you begin, press SELECT to put the TV/VCR/DVD in DVD mode. The green DVD light will appear on the front of the TV/VCR/DVD. Press SETUP twice while play is stopped.
Page 63: Parental Levels
T1056(06)_2006_2.qx3 10/12/04 12:51 PM Press o or p to select a level, then press ENTER. The rating levels continue on two menu screens. Press o or p repeatedly to move to the next or previous screen to find the rating level you want.
Page 64: Audio Language, Stereo Sound
● Before you begin, press SELECT to put the TV/VCR/DVD in DVD mode. The green DVD light will appear on the front of the TV/VCR/DVD. During DVD play, press AUDIO repeatedly to choose one of the available languages. The new audio will be heard.
Page 65: Random Play, Programmed Play 65
(1,2,3...). ● Before you begin, press SELECT to put the TV/VCR/DVD in DVD mode. The green DVD light will appear on the front of the TV/VCR/DVD. While play is stopped, press MODE until the RANDOM screen appears.
Page 66: Mp3/Jpeg Playback
When you put a CD-RW or CD-R with MP3 or JPEG files in the TV/VCR/DVD and press DISC MENU, the File List will appear on the TV screen. Press o or p to select a Folder, MP3 Track, or JPEG File.
Page 67: Mp3/Jpeg Displays 67
● Before you begin, press SELECT to put the TV/VCR/DVD in DVD mode. The green DVD light will appear on the front of the TV/VCR/DVD. Press DISPLAY during play. The current Track name will show on the TV screen.
Page 68: Language Settings
DVD Disc menus. ● Before you begin, press SELECT to put the TV/VCR/DVD in DVD mode. The green DVD light will appear on the front of the TV/VCR/DVD. While play is stopped, press SETUP twice. The QUICK SETUP screen appears.
Page 69: Language Codes
T1056(06)_2006_2.qx3 10/12/04 12:51 PM Press o or p to select a language, then press ENTER. The language lists may continue on multi- ple screens. Press o or p to move to the other screens. ● If you select OTHER, press four Number buttons to enter the code for the language you desire.
Page 70: Display Settings
T1056(06)_2006_2.qx3 10/12/04 12:51 PM 70 Display Settings You can change the TV Aspect ratio, Still Mode clarity, Angle Icon availability, and Automatic Power Off features of the DVD Player in the Display menu. ● Before you begin, press SELECT to put the TV/VCR/DVD in DVD mode.
Page 71: Display Settings
Press o or p to select an item, then press ENTER. ● If you selected TV MODE, press o or p to select a setting, then press ENTER. Choose 4:3 LETTER BOX if you want to see the entire, widened picture with black bars at the top and bottom of the screen.
Page 72: Audio Settings
10/12/04 12:51 PM 72 Audio Settings Change Audio settings based on other equipment you con- nected to the TV/VCR/DVD or according to your Disc sound features. These settings only affect the Audio from the DVD Player of the TV/VCR/DVD. ●...
Page 73: On-Screen Displays 73
10/12/04 12:51 PM DVD Display ● Before you begin, press SELECT to put the TV/VCR/DVD in DVD mode. The green DVD light will appear on the front of the TV/VCR/DVD. Press DISPLAY repeatedly to see the following displays during DVD play.
Page 74: Black Level,Virtual Surround, Initializing
Adjust Black Level to brighten the DVD and Video CD picture during playback. During DVD or Video CD play, press MODE so the Black Level icon shows on the TV screen. Within 10 seconds, press ENTER repeatedly to choose ON or OFF. ON brightens the dark parts of the picture.
Page 75: Glossary 75
Tint: adjusting changes the tints of the picture from purple to green. VIDEO In Jack: yellow jack on the front of the TV/VCR/DVD which is used to receive or record video from another source (VCR, Camcorder, etc.).
Page 76: Helpful Hints
• Make sure the TV/VCR/DVD power is off for the timer recording. • Set the clock. Details are on pages 20-23. • Put a videotape in the cassette compartment of the TV/VCR/DVD. The tape must have a record tab. Details are on page seven.
Page 77 • Make sure the power plug is completely connected to an AC (alternating current) outlet. • If a timer recording is programmed, turn on the TV/VCR/DVD power, then eject the tape. Be sure to insert a tape and turn off the TV/VCR/DVD power for the timer recording.
Page 78: Specifications
T1056(06)_2006_2.qx3 10/12/04 12:51 PM 78 Specifications General TV/VCR 20MC4304 20 inch in-line gun CRT: 90˚ deflection tube 27MC4304 CRT: 27 inch in-line gun 110˚ deflection tube Closed Caption system: §15.119/FCC Video Heads: Rotary four-head Tape width: 1/2 inch Tape speeds 33.40 mm/sec.
Page 79: Limited Warranty 79
T1056(06)_2006_2.qx3 10/12/04 12:51 PM Ninety (90) Days Labor & One (1) Year Parts & One (1) Year Display MAGNAVOX warrants this product against defect in material or workmanship, subject to any conditions set forth as follows: PROOF OF PURCHASE: You must have proof of the date of purchase to receive war- ranted repair on the product.
Page 80: Index
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