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Magnavox MDR557H Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Owner's Manual MDR557H HDD & DVD R ECORDER WITH IGITAL UNER HANK YOU FOR CHOOSING AGNAVOX EED HELP FAST EAD YOUR UICK UIDE AND WNER ANUAL FIRST FOR QUICK TIPS THAT MAKE USING YOUR AGNAVOX PRODUCT MORE ENJOYABLE F YOU HAVE READ YOUR INSTRUCTIONS AND STILL NEED ASSISTANCE...

  • Page 2: Safety Information

    SAFETY INFORMATION Safety Instructions WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. APPARATUS SHALL NOT BE EXPOSED TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS. CAUTION The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the...
  • Page 3 • Batteries should never be thrown away or incinerated but disposed of in accordance with your local regulations concerning chemical wastes. • For product recycling information, please visit - www.magnavox.com Notice for Progressive Scan Output • 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.

  • Page 4: Supplied Accessories

    SAFETY INFORMATION Cleaning the cabinet Supplied Accessories • Wipe the front panel and other exterior surfaces of the Remote Control (NC003UH) unit with a soft cloth. with AA (1.5 V) battery x2 • Never use a solvent, thinner, benzene or alcohol to clean the unit.

  • Page 5: Trademark Information

    Note(s): This is true when the players are compatible with actual recordable DVD discs. MAGNAVOX is a registered trademark of Philips Electronics North America Corporation and is used by Funai Electric Co., Ltd. and Funai Corporation, Inc. under license from Philips Electronics North America.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Introduction I I ntroduction Recording R R ecording SAFETY INFORMATION ... .2 INFORMATION ON RECORDING . . 41 Safety Instructions.......2 BEFORE RECORDING .
  • Page 7 CONTENTS Playback P P layback Editing E E diting INFORMATION ON PLAYBACK . . . 66 INFORMATION ON EDITING..82 Guide to a Title List ......82 BASIC PLAYBACK .

  • Page 8: Features

    FEATURES Please refer to “GLOSSARY” on page 119 for the terms used in this owner’s manual. Features This unit not only plays back the contents on internal HDD, DVD or CD, but also offers features for you to record on HDD or DVD and edit them after that.

  • Page 9: Symbols Used In This Owner's Manual

    FEATURES Playback Compatibility Recorded DVDs are able to play in other DVD Players: Theater surround sound in your home: Recorded discs can be played back on regular DVD When connecting the unit to an amplifier or a decoder players, including computer DVD drives compatible with which is compatible with Dolby Digital, you can DVD-video playback.

  • Page 10: Functional Overview

    FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW Front Panel 7 8* 9 ( * ) The unit can also be turned on by pressing these buttons. 1. y y STANDBY/ON button 10. CHANNEL buttons Press to turn on the unit or to turn the unit to the Press to change the Channel up and down.

  • Page 11: Rear Panel

    FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW Rear Panel VIDEO VIDEO COAXIAL AUDIO IN ANTENNA S-VIDEO AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO AC plug 1. ANTENNA IN jack 8. COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT jacks Use to connect an Antenna / Cable Box / Satellite Use to connect a TV monitor with component video Receiver for RF Pass Through only.

  • Page 12: Remote Control

    FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW Remote Control Installing the Batteries in the Remote Control Using a Remote Control Install the 2 AA (1.5 V) batteries by matching the symbols Keep in mind the following when using the remote control: as displayed in the Remote Control. •...
  • Page 13 FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW ( * ) The unit can also be turned on by pressing these buttons. 19. OPEN/CLOSE A button* 1. DTV/TV button • Press to switch between Digital TV (DTV) mode and • Press to Open or Close the Disc tray. Analog TV (TV) mode.

  • Page 14: Front Panel Display

    FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW Front Panel Display BS CS 4. Current status of the unit 5. Displays the following : Appears in the afternoon • Elapsed playback time : Appears when playback is with the clock display. paused. • Current title / chapter / track /file (Nothing appears in the number : Appears when playing back...

  • Page 15: Connection

    CONNECTION Read this first: 1) Disconnect the AC power cords of the devices from the AC outlet. 2) Make the connection as illustrated below. 3) After making all the connections, connect the AC power cords of the devices. • Connect this unit directly to the TV. If the RCA audio/video cables are connected to a VCR, pictures may be distorted due to the copy protection system.

  • Page 16: Connecting To A Tv Using Audio / Video Jacks

    CONNECTION Connecting to a TV Using Audio / Video jacks VIDEO IN RCA video cable VIDEO AUDIO IN RCA audio cable AUDIO OUT rear of this unit VIDEO VIDEO COAXIAL ANT. IN AUDIO IN ANTENNA S-VIDEO AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO This connection is for TV pass through only RF coaxial VHF / UHF...

  • Page 17: Using Component Video Out Jacks

    CONNECTION Connecting to a TV Using Component Video Out jacks AUDIO IN RCA audio cable COMPONENT VIDEO IN (Green) (Green) VIDEO RCA component (Blue) video cable (Blue) (Red) (Red) COMPONENT AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUTPUT rear of this unit ANT. IN This connection is for RF coaxial VIDEO...
  • Page 18 CONNECTION HDMI Mode and Actual Output Signals Press [HDMI] to select the HDMI output mode. The output mode changes as follows every time [HDMI] is pressed. HDMI connection makes this unit automatically output the most suitable resolution for your TV. Front Panel Display Video Output Signal 480 Progressive...

  • Page 19: Connecting To A Cable / Satellite Box

    CONNECTION Connecting to a Cable / Satellite Box RCA video cable RCA audio cable VIDEO IN RCA video cable VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT AUDIO IN RCA audio cable cable/satellite box* AUDIO IN AUDIO IN S-VIDEO AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO AUDIO OUT rear of this unit...

  • Page 20: Without Audio / Video Jacks

    CONNECTION Connecting to a TV without Audio / Video jacks VHF / UHF rear of this unit antenna VIDEO VIDEO COAXIAL AUDIO IN ANTENNA S-VIDEO AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO RF coaxial cable VIDEO RCA video cable cable TV company ANTENNA AUDIO OUT RCA audio cable ANT.

  • Page 21: Digital Audio Connection

    CONNECTION Digital Audio Connection Dolby Digital decoder rear of this unit COAXIAL digital audio VIDEO VIDEO coaxial cable COAXIAL AUDIO IN ANTENNA S-VIDEO AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO COAXIAL digital audio coaxial input jack HDMI Audio Connection AV receiver / amplifier with an HDMI input jack rear of this unit VIDEO VIDEO...

  • Page 22: Before You Start

    Manual or “Input Mode Names for Common TV Brands (Example)”. If more than 10 minutes has passed, you may see the MAGNAVOX screen saver. Proceed to step 2 in “INITIAL SETTING” on page 28. Input Mode Names for Common TV Brands (Example)

  • Page 23: Guide To On-Screen Display / Menu

    BEFORE YOU START Guide to On-Screen Display / Menu This unit uses the following on-screen displays and menus to guide you to the easy operations. The on-screen displays give you the information on the loaded disc or the disc/file in playback or the HDMI status, etc. The menus allow you to change the various kinds of settings for playing back, recording or editing to suit your preference.
  • Page 24 BEFORE YOU START HDD / DVD Information / Menu Title / File Name Information Title Name 1/ 5 1/ 5 0:01:00 / 1:23:45 My Title -RW Video CH 10 File Name My File DVD SP(2Hr) 1h53m HDMI Information Displayed items may vary depending on the disc you insert.

  • Page 25: Main Menu

    BEFORE YOU START Main Menu Press [MENU] to display the main menu. Then use 1. General Setting: [K / L] to select a menu and press [OK] to display the To go to general setting menu. menu. These menus provides entries to all main settings. 2.
  • Page 26 BEFORE YOU START Disc Edit / HDD Menu / Dubbing / DISC Playback Mode <Disc Edit menu (VR mode DVD-RW)> 1. Fromat: (DVD-RW only) Allows you to erase all contents in the disc and format it. Disc Edit 2. Finalize: (DVD-RW/-R only) Format Allows you to finalize a disc containing recorded titles.

  • Page 27: Switching Hdd / Dvd Mode

    BEFORE YOU START Switching HDD / DVD Mode HDD mode DVD mode Press [HDD] to activate the HDD mode. Press [DVD] to activate the DVD mode. DVD button HDD button DVD button HDD button How to Insert a Disc 1) Press [OPEN/CLOSE A] to open the disc tray. 2) Place the disc on the disc tray with its label side facing up.

  • Page 28: Initial Setting

    INITIAL SETTING You need to follow these steps when you turn on this unit for the first time. Follow the procedure in “Finding the Viewing Channel on your TV” on page 22 to display “Initial Setup” menu. Use [K / L] to select your desired language, then press [OK].

  • Page 29: Channel Setting

    CHANNEL SETTING Auto Channel Scan If you have changed antenna connection, we recommend that you program available channels in your area with the following procedures. Press [MENU] and use [K / L] to select “General Setting”, then press [OK]. “General Setting” menu will appear. Use [K / L] to select “Channel”, then press [OK].

  • Page 30: Adding / Deleting Channels

    CHANNEL SETTING Adding / Deleting Channels This feature allows you to manually Add or Delete Channels for any adjustments to your Channel Lineup. Make sure: • You perform the “Auto Channel Scan” before adding or deleting the channels. Press [DTV/TV] to select the mode (DTV or TV) to/from which you want to add/delete channels.
  • Page 31 CHANNEL SETTING ANALOG DIGITAL Select the channel number to add or Select the channel number to add or delete. delete. • Use [CHANNEL / ] to cycle through only • Only the major channel is displayed in “Manual the memorized channels. Channel Preset”...

  • Page 32: Setting The Clock

    SETTING THE CLOCK Auto Clock Setting This unit can set the time and date automatically by referring to a channel that carries a clock information. If a PBS (public broadcasting station) is available in your area, follow “Auto Clock Setting” below. If not, follow “Manual Clock Setting”...
  • Page 33 SETTING THE CLOCK Use [K / L] to select the desired time Manual Auto Clock Setting zone, then press [OK]. If the unit chooses an incorrect PBS channel on Cable TV, set the PBS channel manually by following the steps Time Zone below.

  • Page 34: Manual Clock Setting

    SETTING THE CLOCK Manual Clock Setting Daylight Saving Time When “Daylight Saving Time” is “ON”, the unit clock will Press [MENU] and use [K / L] to select automatically adjust the time in order to fit the daylight “General Setting”, then press [OK]. saving time period.

  • Page 35: Tuner Settings

    TUNER SETTINGS About digital TV broadcasting: Switching Analog Mode / Digital Mode With its high definition broadcast, digital broadcasting far surpasses analog broadcasting in both its picture and You can easily switch the analog TV (NTSC) and digital TV sound quality. (ATSC) with the remote control.

  • Page 36: Selecting Tv Audio

    TUNER SETTINGS Selecting TV Audio This section describes how to switch the TV audio. When you record a TV program, only the audio selected here will be recorded. Digital TV Press [AUDIO] to cycle through available audio languages. English • When you press [AUDIO], selected language will be displayed on the TV screen.
  • Page 37 TUNER SETTINGS Analog TV Press [MENU] and use [K / L] to select “General Setting”, then press [OK]. “General Setting” menu will appear. Use [K / L] to select “Channel”, then press [OK]. “Channel” menu will appear. Use [K / L] to select “TV Audio Select”, then press [OK].

  • Page 38: Dtv Closed Caption

    TUNER SETTINGS DTV Closed Caption Digital TV Digital TV has its own closed captions called DTV CC. Use this menu to change the settings for DTV CC. Press [MENU] and use [K / L] to select “General Setting”, then press [OK]. “General Setting”...

  • Page 39: Closed Caption Style

    TUNER SETTINGS Closed Caption Style Digital TV Digital TV can also change the style of its closed caption such as font, color or size, etc. Press [MENU] and use [K / L] to select “General Setting”, then press [OK]. “General Setting” menu will appear. Use [K / L] to select “Display”, then press [OK].
  • Page 40 TUNER SETTINGS Use [K / L] to select the item and <Edge Type> Edge type on the displayed caption can be switch the setting for each item you switched as below. want to set, then press [OK]. Edge Type • When “User Setting” is set to “ON”, you can set None the following items.

  • Page 41: Information On Recording

    INFORMATION ON RECORDING Before you make a recording, read the following information. Recordable Discs Unrecordable Discs This unit can record to DVD-RW and DVD-R. • DVD-RW recoreded in the non compatible recording DVD-R can only be recorded to once. DVD-RW can be format is not recordable.
  • Page 42 INFORMATION ON RECORDING Recording Mode About HDD You can select a recording mode among 6 options, and HDD is a special device which has high recording density the recording time will depend on the recording mode and is suited for long-time recording or high-speed you select as follows.

  • Page 43: Before Recording

    BEFORE RECORDING Setting for Auto Chapter Recording from a Cable Box or Satellite When recording from an external tuner like cable/satellite You can set a specified time for chapter marks. box, the box will need to be turned on and set to the 1) Press [MENU] and use [K / L] to select “General channel you wish to record.

  • Page 44: Timer Recording

    BASIC RECORDING & ONE-TOUCH TIMER RECORDING Follow the steps to record TV programs. If you are recording to the HDD, press [HDD] first, then proceed to step 2. If you are recording to a disc, press [DVD] first. Insert a recordable disc (refer to “How to Insert a Disc“...
  • Page 45 BASIC RECORDING & ONE-TOUCH TIMER RECORDING Press [STOP C] to stop recording. Press [REC] to start recording. The recorded title will appear in the title list. “I HDD” or “I DVD” will be displayed for 4 seconds. (Refer to “Guide to a Title List” on page 82.) e.g.) DVD e.g.) DVD-R SP(2Hr)

  • Page 46: Autostart Recording

    AUTOSTART RECORDING Every time you turn on this unit, this unit automatically records the channel currently viewed and temporarily stores the recorded content to the HDD (Autostart recording). By using this function, you can pause or go back to the TV program you are currently watching, and you can also start recording the whole TV program even at the middle of the TV program.

  • Page 47: Timer Recording

    TIMER RECORDING You can program the unit to record up to 36 programs within a month in advance. Daily or weekly program recordings are also available. Before recording, make sure • Set the clock before setting a timer programming. • If you are recording to a disc, insert a recordable disc with enough recordable space. Press [TIMER PROG.].
  • Page 48 TIMER RECORDING Use [K / L / s / B] to select Analog Auto Recording mode select... (“- - -”) / Digital (“DTV”) mode or When “Auto” is selected as a Recording mode, the unit External input (L1 / L2), then press calculates how much time is available on the disc and selects the Best Recording mode available [B].
  • Page 49 TIMER RECORDING How to Select a Channel Number for the Timer Recording Analog TV For channel number 2-6 press, press [B] or [ • ] to decide the channels. For other channels (7-69), the channel will be decided as soon as you enter the channel number. Analog Cable For channel number 1-12 press, press [B] or [ •...
  • Page 50 TIMER RECORDING If the Timer Program did not complete correctly, the Error number appears in the Timer Programming list. Timer Programming SUN FEB/09 11:30AM Skip Date Start FEB/10 10:30AM 11:30AM DTV69. 1 New Program Each error number means: E1-22 Recording error other Already 999 chapters E37-39 than below...

  • Page 51: Hints For Timer Recording

    TIMER RECORDING Hints for Timer Recording • If there is a power failure or this unit has been unplugged for more than 1 hour, the clock setting and all timer programming will be lost. • When recording to a DVD, if a disc is not inserted, the unit will perform the alternate recording to the HDD (refer to page 48).

  • Page 52: Special Recording

    SPECIAL RECORDING Hints for Overwriting When you overwrite on an unnecessary title, there are various circumstances such as follows. Please note that following cases only describe the overwriting without any recording mode discrepancy. To avoid accidental deletion please check if there is no important title after the overwriting point. When overwriting a title that is shorter than the existing title: (overwriting from the beginning of the title) overwrite...

  • Page 53: Dubbing

    DUBBING Information on Dubbing You can dub the contents of the HDD to DVD or vice versa. Before you start Dubbing, refer to pages 41-42 to see the recording compatibility. Guide to Dubbing Menu Display Recording Mode for Dubbing “High” This unit is compatible with the high speed Dubbing from ABCDE XP (1Hr) (0:30:00) JAN/ 9/2014...

  • Page 54: Setting For An External Device

    DUBBING Setting for an External Device Connect the external device properly to the unit by using either L2 and L3 (Front) or L1 (Rear) input jacks. When connecting an external device with a monaural output to this unit, use AUDIO L jack L2 (Front) or L1 (Rear). Use S-Video or the RCA audio/video cables for this connection.
  • Page 55 DUBBING DV cable (4-pin) Connecting to an External Device Using a DV cable RCA audio cable external device front of this unit (camcorder, VCR etc.) S-VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO OUT DV-OUT Supplied cables used in this connection are as follows: •...

  • Page 56: Recording From An External Device

    DUBBING Recording from an External Device Before recording from an external device, refer to the instructions for the connection on page 54. If you are recording to the HDD, press [HDD] first, then proceed to step 2. If you are recording to a disc, press [DVD] first. Insert a recordable disc (refer to “How to Insert a Disc“...

  • Page 57: Information On Dv Dubbing

    DUBBING Information on DV Dubbing Guide to DV and On-Screen Display This function helps you to easily dub the contents of the DVC (Digital Video Camcorder) to HDD or DVD. You can control basic operations of the DVC from the remote control for this unit such as playback, fast forward or reverse and stop all operations if the DVC is in video mode.

  • Page 58: Dvc To Hdd / Dvd Dubbing

    DUBBING DVC to HDD / DVD Dubbing Before recording from DVC, see page 54 for connection instructions. Preparing for DV Dubbing (DVC to HDD): • Make sure your DVC is in video mode. Preparing for DV Dubbing (DVC to DVD): •...
  • Page 59 DUBBING Use [K / L] to select “Start Rec”, then press [OK]. The Dubbing will start. To stop Dubbing; A) Press [C STOP] on the unit. or B) Use [K / L] to select “Control”, then press [OK]. Use [K / L] to select “HDD” / “DVD”, then press [OK].

  • Page 60: Selected Title Dubbing

    DUBBING Selected Title Dubbing Preparing for Dubbing (HDD to DVD): • Insert a recordable DVD. Preparing for Dubbing (DVD to HDD): • Insert a disc to be dubbed. Press [MENU] in stop mode. Use [K / L] to select “Dubbing”, then press [OK].
  • Page 61 DUBBING Use [K / L / s / B] to select a desired Use [s / B] to select a desired title, then press [OK]. recording mode, then press [OK]. e.g.) HDD ➡ DVD At the upper left of each title, the number will appear in the order of selection .

  • Page 62: One Title Dubbing

    DUBBING One Title Dubbing This function lets you select one specific title from the title list for Dubbing. Preparing for Dubbing: • Insert a recordable DVD. Press [HDD] first. Press [TITLE]. Use [K / L / s / B] to select a desired title to dub, then press [OK].

  • Page 63: Protecting A Disc

    PROTECTING A DISC To prevent accidental recording, editing or erasing of the titles, you can protect them from the “Disc Edit” menu. Press [MENU]. Use [K / ] to select “Disc Edit”, then press [OK]. Use [K / L] to select “Disc Protect OFF ON”, then press [OK].

  • Page 64: On Other Dvd Players

    PLAYING THE DISCS ON OTHER DVD PLAYERS Finalizing a Disc You will need to finalize DVD-RW or DVD-R to play them back on other DVD players. Finalizing may take several minutes up to an hour. A shorter recording period on the disc will require a longer time period for finalization. Please do not Unplug the Power cord, power Off or place unit in Standby mode during finalization, this will result in a malfunction.

  • Page 65: Auto Finalizing

    PLAYING THE DISCS ON OTHER DVD PLAYERS Auto Finalizing You can finalize discs automatically using this function. You can use this function to finalize discs after finishing timer recordings and at the end of the disc space. Press [MENU] and use [K / L] to select “General Setting”, then press [OK].

  • Page 66: Information On Playback

    INFORMATION ON PLAYBACK Before you play back a DVD, read the following information. Playable Discs and Files Unplayable Discs This unit is compatible to play back the following discs. To play back a DVD, make sure that it meets the •...
  • Page 67 INFORMATION ON PLAYBACK Hint for HDD / DVD Playback The contents of an HDD / DVD are generally divided into titles. Titles may be further subdivided into chapters. HDD / DVD HDD / DVD titl 1 title 1 titl 2 title 2 chapter 1 chapter 2...

  • Page 68: Basic Playback

    BASIC PLAYBACK Direct Playback If you are playing back the titles in HDD, press [HDD] first, then proceed to step 2. If you are playing back the titles in DVD, press [DVD] first. Insert a disc (refer to “How to Insert a Disc“...

  • Page 69: Playback From The Title List

    BASIC PLAYBACK Playback from the Title List If you are playing back the titles in HDD, press [HDD] first, then proceed to step 2. If you are playing back the titles in DVD, press [DVD] first. Insert a disc (refer to “How to Insert a Disc“...
  • Page 70 BASIC PLAYBACK Use [K / L] to select “Play from Start” or “Resume Playback” (for HDD), then press [OK]. e.g.) DVD Title List Video JAN/ 9/14 12:00AM CH10 SP 12:00AM (1:00:00) THU JAN/ 9/14 CH10 SP Play From Start Edit Title Delete Dubbing 1 / 6...

  • Page 71: Playing Audio Discs And Picture Discs

    BASIC PLAYBACK Playing Audio Discs and Picture Discs Press [DVD] first. Insert a playable disc (refer to “How to Insert a Disc“ on page 27). * Make sure the disc is compatible with this unit. (Refer to page 66 for the list of compatible discs.) It may take a while to load the disc data after the disc tray closes.

  • Page 72: Using The Title / Disc Menu

    BASIC PLAYBACK KODAK Picture CD Using the Title / Disc Menu The Picture CD is a service to convert photographs taken by a conventional film camera into digital data and write the data on a CD. You can enjoy picture images on the TV DVD may contain a title list, which describes the contents set by playing back the Picture CDs.

  • Page 73: Special Playback

    SPECIAL PLAYBACK Resume Playback Note(s) • Forward/reverse speed will be indicated with icons You can play back from where you last stopped the disc. as follows. 1) During playback, press [STOP C]. forward (approx. speed) The resume message will appear. 20x: 40x: Resume ON...

  • Page 74: Step By Step Playback

    SPECIAL PLAYBACK Step by Step Playback Chasing Playback during Recording 1) During playback, press [PAUSE F]. You can play back a title being recorded from the beginning while recording continues. Playback will be paused and sound will be muted. 2) Press [G] repeatedly. 1) During recording, press [PLAY B].

  • Page 75: Zoom

    SPECIAL PLAYBACK Zoom Marker Setting This feature allows you to assign a specific point on a title 1) During playback, press [DISPLAY]. to be called back later. { B] to select 2) Use [{ / 1) During playback, press [DISPLAY] to bring up the menu.

  • Page 76: Repeat Playback

    SPECIAL PLAYBACK Repeat Playback Note(s) • Point B for the repeat A-B playback should be set Available repeat function may vary depending on discs. within the same title or track as point A. 1) During playback press [DISPLAY], then proceed to •...

  • Page 77: Program Playback

    SPECIAL PLAYBACK Program Playback Playing Back the Autostart Recording By playing back the autostart recording, you can pause You can program the disc to play back in your desired or go back the TV program you are currently watching. order. For the autostart recording refer to “AUTOSTART RECORDING”...

  • Page 78: Search

    SEARCH Title / Chapter Search Track Search Using [H] / [G] Using [H] / [G] 1) During playback, press [G] to skip the current 1) During playback, press [G] to skip the current title track/file and move to the next. or chapter and move to the next.

  • Page 79: Time Search

    SEARCH Time Search 1)During playback, press [DISPLAY] to bring up the display menu. If the display menu is already shown, skip to step 2. { B] to select 2) Use [{ / e.g.) DVD-video 1/ 5 1/ 5 0:01:00 / 1:23:45 DVD Video e.g.) audio CD 1/ 5...

  • Page 80: Audio And Video

    SELECTING THE FORMAT FOR AUDIO AND VIDEO You can select the format for audio and video as you prefer depending on the contents of the disc you are playing back. Switching Subtitles Switching Audio Soundtrack DVD-video may have subtitles in 1 or more languages. When playing back a DVD-video recorded with 2 or more Available subtitle languages can be found on the disc soundtracks (these are often in different languages), you...

  • Page 81: Switching Camera Angles

    SELECTING THE FORMAT FOR AUDIO AND VIDEO Switching Camera Angles Reducing Block Noise Some DVD-videos have scenes shot from 2 or more This function reduces noise in the playback picture. angles. Angle information should be on the disc case if 1) During playback, press [DISPLAY].

  • Page 82: Information On Editing

    INFORMATION ON EDITING Guide to a Title List Title list allows you to check the titles recorded on the HDD or the disc easily. You can choose a title to play back from this list and easily edit the titles as you prefer. Press [DVD], then press [TITLE].

  • Page 83: Edit Menu

    INFORMATION ON EDITING Edit Menu ✔ : Available Media DVD-RW (VR Mode) DVD-R/RW : Not available (Video Mode) Available Features Playlist Playlist ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Putting names on titles ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Deleting a title ✔ ✔...

  • Page 84: Editing

    EDITING Deleting a Title You can delete a title which you do not need anymore. Please be advised that the title once deleted cannot be brought back. If you are editing the titles on HDD, press [HDD] first. If you are editing the titles on DVD, press [DVD] first. Press [TITLE].
  • Page 85 EDITING Use [K / L] to select “Title Delete”, then press [OK]. HDD mode Resume Playback Play From Start Edit Title Delete Add to Playlist Delete Multiple Titles Dubbing DVD mode Play From Start Edit Title Delete Add To Playlist Dubbing Use [K / L] to select “Yes”, then press [OK].

  • Page 86: Deleting Selected Titles

    EDITING Deleting Selected Titles You can delete titles which you do not need anymore. Please be advised that the titles once deleted cannot be brought back. Use [K / L / { / { B] to select the title you want to delete, then press [OK]. Title List Title 1 12:00AM (1:00:00) THU JAN/ 9/14...

  • Page 87: Putting Names On Titles

    EDITING Putting Names on Titles You can put title names on the titles and change the names from this menu. Use [K / L] to select “Yes”, then press [OK]. Edit - Edit Title Name MY FAVORITE 1 : 05 : 00 The title name is now updated.

  • Page 88: Chapter Marks (Add)

    EDITING Chapter Marks (Add) You can put chapter marks in each title. Once a chapter is marked, you can use it for the chapter search feature. To add a chapter mark: Follow steps in “How to Access the Edit Menu” on page 83 to display “Edit”...

  • Page 89: Chapter Marks (Delete)

    EDITING Chapter Marks (Delete) To delete a chapter mark: Follow steps in “How to Access the Edit Menu” on page 83 to display “Edit” menu. Use [K / L] to select “Chapter Mark”, then press [OK]. Submenu will appear. Use [H] / [G] to go to the chapter with the chapter mark number you want to delete, then press [PAUSE F].

  • Page 90: Setting Or Clearing All Chapter Marks At Once

    EDITING Setting or Clearing All Chapter Marks at Once Follow steps in “How to Access the Edit Menu” on page 83 to display For titles in video mode DVD-RW, you can set or edit “Edit” menu. chapters at every time interval. You can clear the chapter mark’s too.

  • Page 91: Dividing A Title

    EDITING Dividing a Title Playlist You can divide one title into 2 new titles. Follow steps in “How to Access the Edit Menu” on page 83 to display “Edit” menu. Play back the title up to the point where you want to divide the title. When it comes to the desired point, press [PAUSE F].

  • Page 92: Combining Titles

    EDITING Combining Titles Follow steps in “How to Access the Playlist Playlist Edit Menu” on page 83 to display You can combine two titles into a single title. “Edit” menu. Use [K / L] to select “Title Combining”, then press [OK]. Edit Scene Delete Edit Title Name...

  • Page 93: Deleting A Scene On A Title

    EDITING Deleting a Scene on a Title You can delete a specific part of a title. Follow steps in “How to Access the Edit Menu” on page 83 to display “Edit” menu. Use [K / L] to select “Scene Delete”, then press [OK].
  • Page 94 EDITING Use [K / L] to select “Yes” then press With “Preview” highlighted, press [OK] to preview the result. [OK]. Every time [OK] is pressed, the deleted scene Edit - Scene Delete will be shown including scene material 5 seconds before and after the deleted scene. •...

  • Page 95: Protecting A Title

    EDITING Protecting a Title Original Original To prevent the accidental editing or erasing of the titles, Follow steps in “How to Access the you can protect them using the “Edit” menu. Edit Menu” on page 83 to display “Edit” menu. Use [K / L] to select “Protect”, then press [OK].

  • Page 96: Format

    EDITING Format You can erase all titles on a disc. Press [STOP C] if you are playing back a disc. Press [MENU]. Use [K / L] to select “Disc Edit”, then press [OK]. Use [K / L] to select “Format”, then press [OK].

  • Page 97: A Blank Dvd-Rw Disc

    EDITING Choosing the Recording Format for a Blank DVD-RW Disc When inserting a brand-new DVD-RW disc, the unit automatically starts to initialise the disc. DVD-RW disc will be formatted either Video or VR mode Press [STOP C] if you are playing back a disc. according to the recording format mode setting on the unit.

  • Page 98: Deleting All Titles In Hdd

    EDITING Deleting All Titles in HDD Press [STOP C] if you are playing back a disc. Press [MENU]. Use [K / L] to select “HDD Menu”, then press [OK]. Use [K / L] to select the desired type of deletion, then press [OK]. Select “Delete All Unprotected Titles”...

  • Page 99: List Of Settings

    LIST OF SETTINGS The following table is the contents which you can set and the default setting. Refer to the following table for useful operation. Menu Items (highlight is the default) Contents Playback Parental Lock Set the parental level for DVD playback. pages 102-105 level 8 [Adult] to 1 [Kid Safe] Disc Audio...
  • Page 100 LIST OF SETTINGS Menu Items (highlight is the default) Contents Display CC Style Font Style Set Font Style of the displayed Caption. Style1 pages 106-108 pages 39-40 Style2 Style3 Style4 Style5 Style6 Style7 Style8 Font Opacity Set the Font Transparency (Opacity) of the Solid displayed Caption.
  • Page 101 LIST OF SETTINGS Menu Items (highlight is the default) Contents Display V-Chip Downloadable Region Rating Table To set the Rating. pages 106-108 Rating Clear Rating Table Clear the Downloadable Rating information and its Setting. Change Change the Password. Password Video Progressive Scan To set the Progressive Scan mode (set to pages 109-110...

  • Page 102: Setups

    SETUPS Playback Press [STOP C] if you are playing back a disc. Press [MENU] and use [K / L] to select “General Setting”, then press [OK]. “General Setting” menu will appear. Use [K / L] to select “Playback”, then press [OK]. General Setting Playback Display...
  • Page 103 SETUPS Parental Lock (Default: OFF) (DVD only) A password has not been set yet. Use [K / L] to select “Yes”. Use [the Number buttons] Some DVD-videos feature a parental lock level. Playback will stop if the ratings exceed the levels you set, it will to enter a new password except for 4737, then press require you to enter a password before the disc will [OK].
  • Page 104 SETUPS Disc Audio Dolby Digital (Default : Stream) Use [K / L] to select a setting, then press [OK]. Choose the appropriate Audio setting for your external device. Dolby Digital It will only affect disc playback. Use [K / L] to select desired item, then press [OK]. Stream Your setting will be activated.
  • Page 105 SETUPS Subtitle Language (Default : OFF) (DVD only) Still Mode (Default : Auto) (DVD only) Set the Subtitle Language. Select “Auto” usually. Use [K / L] to select a setting, then press [OK]. Use [K / L] to select a setting, then press [OK]. Still Mode Subtitle Language Auto...

  • Page 106: Display

    SETUPS Display Press [STOP C] if you are playing back a disc. Press [MENU] and use [K / L] to select “General Setting”, then press [OK]. Use [K / L] to select “Display”, then press [OK]. Use [K / L] to select a desired item, then press [OK].
  • Page 107 SETUPS FL Dimmer (Default: Bright) MPAA Rating Set the Front Panel Display brightness. TV Rating Use [K / L] to select a setting, then press [OK]. Canadian English Rating FL Dimmer Auto Canadian French Rating Bright Dark You can set the viewing limitation according to MPAA rating (US movie ratings), TV Rating (US TV program ratings), Canadian English Rating (Canadian English If “Auto”...
  • Page 108 SETUPS [Canadian French Rating] Downloadable Rating Rating Category Set the rating system via digital broadcasting or clear the 18ans+ Adult audience only higher downloaded ratings. 16ans+ Unsuitable for ages under 16 If the broadcasting signal does not have the downloadable rating information, the message below 13ans+ Unsuitable for ages under 13 will appear.

  • Page 109: Video

    SETUPS Video Press [STOP C] if you are playing back a disc. Press [MENU] and use [K / L] to select “General Setting”, then press [OK]. Use [K / L] to select “Video”, then press [OK]. Use [K / L] to select a desired item, then press [OK].
  • Page 110 SETUPS Progressive Scan (Default : OFF) TV Aspect (Default: 16:9 Wide) Use this feature to adjust the Aspect Ratio of the video This unit is compatible with the Progressive Scan system. source which is different from your TV’s Ratio to fit your The feature provides you with higher definition images TV monitor without distorting the picture.

  • Page 111: Hdmi

    SETUPS HDMI Press [MENU] in stop mode and use [K / L] to select “General Setting”, then press [OK]. Use [K / L] to select “HDMI”, then press [OK]. Playback Display Video Recording Clock Channel HDMI Use [K / L] to select a desired item, then press [OK].
  • Page 112 SETUPS RGB Range (Default : Normal) You can adjust the RGB Range to make the dark areas of the HDMI images brighter. Use [K / L] to select a setting, then press [OK]. • Select “Enhanced“ if the black-white contrast is not clear. •...

  • Page 113: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Before requesting service for this unit, check the table below for a possible cause of the problem you are experiencing. Some simple checks or a minor adjustment on your part may eliminate the problem and restore proper operation. Symptom Remedy The power does not turn on.
  • Page 114 TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Remedy DV signal cannot be input. • Before connection, turn on the power supplies for both this unit and the DVC, and make sure that these units have stopped. • Only a “DVC-SD” signal can be input from the DVC to this unit. Other types of signals are not supported.
  • Page 115 TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Remedy Unable to Record. • It is prohibited to make a recording from 2 minutes before the programmed start time of a timer recording. • This unit cannot record programs that contain copy protection signal. This is not a malfunction. •...
  • Page 116 • Cannot guarantee about 3rd party’s remote controls. Please contact the remote manufacturer if you have any problem with it. • If above solutions do not solve the problem, please call our customer support at 1-866-341-3738 or visit www.magnavox.com/support for additional assistant. Instructions continue on the next page.

  • Page 117: Error Message

    TROUBLESHOOTING Error Message Error message Cause Solution Disc Error • Unplayable disc is inserted in the unit. • Insert a standardized playable disc — Please eject the disc. — • The disc is upside down. which bear the Logos on page 66. Playback feature may not be available on •...

  • Page 118: Language Code

    LANGUAGE CODE Language Code Language Code Language Code Abkhazian 4748 Hungarian 5467 Russian 6467 Afar 4747 Icelandic 5565 Samoan 6559 Afrikaans 4752 Indonesian 5560 Sangho 6553 Albanian 6563 Interlingua 5547 Sanskrit 6547 Amharic 4759 Interlingue 5551 Scots Gaelic 5350 Arabic 4764 Inupiak 5557...

  • Page 119: Glossary

    GLOSSARY Analog Audio PCM (pulse code modulation) An electrical signal that directly represents sound. The most common system of encoding digital audio, Compare this to digital audio which can be an electrical found on CD and DAT. Excellent quality, but requires a signal, but is an indirect representation of sound.

  • Page 120: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS General 1 TB Power requirements 120V AC +/- 10%, 60Hz +/- 5% Power consumption 33W (standby: 5.7W) Dimensions (width x height x depth) 16.6 x 2.5 x 12.0 inches (420 x 61.2 x 304.5mm) Weight 6.61 lbs. ( 3.00kg ) Operating temperature 41°F (5°C) to 104°F (40°C) Operating humidity...

  • Page 121: Español

    ESPAÑOL Discos Reproducibles Disco Grabable Este aparato es compatible con la reproducción de los Este aparato puede grabar a DVD-RW y DVD-R. siguientes discos y archivos. Los discos DVD-R pueden ser grabados sólo una vez. Los discos DVD-RW pueden ser grabados y borrados muchas Discos reproducibles Logotipos veces.

  • Page 122: Conexión Básica

    ESPAÑOL Conexión Básica cable RCA de vídeo VIDEO IN VIDEO AUDIO IN cable RCA de audio AUDIO OUT parte trasera de la unidad VIDEO VIDEO COAXIAL AUDIO IN ANT. IN ANTENNA S-VIDEO AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO Esta conexión es de Pasar a través de la televisión solamente antena de cable...

  • Page 123: Configuración Inicial

    ESPAÑOL Modo HDMI y señales efectivas de salida Presione [HDMI] para seleccionar el modo de salida HDMI. Cada vez que se presiona [HDMI] el modo de salida varía como sigue. La conexión HDMI hace que esta unidad transmita automáticamente la resolución más adecuada para su TV. Pantalla del Señal de salida panel frontal...

  • Page 124: Reproducción Directa

    ESPAÑOL Reproducción Directa Si usted está reproduciendo los títulos de una unidad de disco rígido, presione primero [HDD] y luego continúe al paso 2. Si usted está reproduciendo los títulos de un DVD, presione primero [DVD]. Presione [OPEN/CLOSE A] Para iniciar una reproducción presione [PLAY B].

  • Page 125: Copiado Básica

    ESPAÑOL Copiado Básica Utilice [s / B] para seleccionar un Preparación para el copiado (unidad de disco rígido a DVD): • Inserte un DVD grabable. modo de grabación deseado, y luego Preparación para el copiado (DVD a unidad de disco rígido): presione [OK].
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  • Page 128 LIMITED WARRANTY FUNAI CORP. will r epair this product, fr , ee of charge in the USA in the event of defect in materials or workmanship as follows: DURATION: PARTS: FUNAI CORP. will pr ovide parts to replace defective parts without charge for one (1) year from the date of original retail purchase.

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