Magnavox MDV530VR - Dvd-video Player Owner's Manual Page 1

MDV530VRDigital Video Disc Player & Video Cassette Recorder OWNER’S MANUALNEED HELP?CALL US!MAGNAVOX REPRESENTATIVES ARE READY TO HELP YOU WITH AN

10 Hookups (cont’d)COAXIALS-VIDEOOUTDIGITAL AUDIO OUTAUDIOOUTCOMPONENTVIDEO OUTLYRCBCRDVDAUDIO OUTVIDEO OUTAUDIO INVIDEO INLRLRDVD/VCR VCRANT-INANT-O

Hookups (cont’d) 11COAXIALS-VIDEOOUTDIGITAL AUDIO OUTAUDIOOUTCOMPONENTVIDEO OUTLYRCBCRDVDAUDIO OUTVIDEO OUTAUDIO INVIDEO INLRLRDVD/VCR VCRANT-INANT-O

12 Hookups (cont’d)DVD/VCR to a TV that has Component Video In jacksAUDIO INYCb/PbCr/PrCOMPONENTVIDEO INCOAXIALS-VIDEOOUTDIGITAL AUDIO OUTAUDIOOUTCOM

Hookups (cont’d) 13DVD/VCR to a TV that has an S-Video In jackCOAXIALS-VIDEOOUTDIGITAL AUDIO OUTAUDIOOUTCOMPONENTVIDEO OUTLYRCBCRDVDAUDIO OUTVIDEO OU

14 Hookups (cont’d)DVD/VCR to a TV and a StereoCOAXIALS-VIDEOOUTDIGITAL AUDIO OUTAUDIOOUTCOMPONENTVIDEO OUTLYRCBCRDVDAUDIO OUTVIDEO OUTAUDIO INVIDEO

Hookups (cont’d) 15DVD/VCR to a TV and to a Stereo that is Dolby Digital-compatibleUsing Digital Audio connectionsCOAXIALS-VIDEOOUTDIGITAL AUDIO OUTA

16 Remote Control SetupPutting Batteries in the Remote Control1Remove the battery compartment lid on the bottomof the remote control by pressing the

3Press o or p to select English, French, or Spanishas the language for VCR on-screen displays and menus.Then, press B.First-time DVD/VCR Setup 174Pre

18 Video Cassette Playback• Other tape playback features areon pages 40-47.• If AUTO REPEAT is ON, playbackwill begin when you insert a tape,even w

Disc Playback 19• An “X” may appear at the top rightcorner of the TV screen when youtry a feature. Either the feature isnot available on the Disc, o

Once your MAGNAVOX purchase is registered, you’re eligible to receive all the privileges of own-ing a MAGNAVOX product. So complete and return the War

DisplayMessages about current Discoperations appear here. See Display Messages below.TITLE CHP. TRK.REPEATA – BTIMERRECRECDVD-VIDEOOUTPUT-VCRIROPENCLO

Display Panel (VCR) 21Cassette CompartmentInsert a video cassette here.REC (record) LightThis red light appears duringVCR recording. It flasheswhen r

22 Front PanelTIMERRECRECDVD-VIDEOOUTPUT-VCRIROPENCLOSE DVD / VIDEO CD / CD PLAYER / VCR MDV530VRSTOP PLAYRECORDSTOP / EJECTPLAYAUDIO L AUDIO RSTA

DVD COMPONENT VIDEO OUT(Y CB CR) Jacks (green, blue, red)Connect component video cables (notsupplied) here and to the ComponentVideo In jacks of a tel

STANDBY-ONTIMER SETSLOWVCR/TVZOOMDISPLAY3456789SPEED0+1021VCRDVDCLEARREPEATSETUPTITLE RETURNMODEC-RESETA-BAUDIO ANGLESUBTITLERECREPEATDISCMENUOKPAUSER

SUBTITLE ButtonPress to select a language forDVD subtitles. Details are onpage 55.DVD ButtonPress before using the remotecontrol for DVD features.Pres

STANDBY-ONTIMER SETSLOWVCR/TVZOOMDISPLAY3456789SPEED0+1021VCRDVDCLEARREPEATSETUPTITLE RETURNMODEC-RESETA-BAUDIO ANGLESUBTITLERECREPEATDISCMENUOKPAUSER

STANDBY-ONTIMER SETSLOWVCR/TVZOOMDISPLAY3456789SPEED0+1021VCRDVDCLEARREPEATSETUPTITLE RETURNMODEC-RESETA-BAUDIO ANGLESUBTITLERECREPEATDISCMENUOKPAUSER

CLOCK SETMONTH DAY YEAR0 3 / 2 0 – – – –HOUR MINUTE AM/PM– – : – –– –28 Clock (VCR) Follow these steps to set the VCR clock. Make sure:● Th

6While the HOUR space is flashing, press o or puntil the hour appears. Then, press B.Clock (VCR) (cont’d) 29CLOCK SETMONTH DAY YEAR0 3 / 2 0 THU

Safety PrecautionsWarning: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture.Federal Communications Commission (FCC) W

Follow the steps below to change the language of the VCR on-screen displays and menus.1Press VCR, then press DISC/MENU.2Press o or p to choose LANGUAG

VCR Status Displays 31You may access status displays by pressing DISPLAY. The displaysmay include the current time, channel, and other information.1P

STANDBY-ONTIMER SETSLOWVCR/TVZOOMDISPLAY3456789SPEED0+1021VCRDVDCLEARREPEATSETUPTITLE RETURNMODEC-RESETA-BAUDIO ANGLESUBTITLERECREPEATDISCMENUOKPAUSER

STANDBY-ONTIMER SETSLOWVCR/TVZOOMDISPLAY3456789SPEED0+1021VCRDVDCLEARREPEATSETUPTITLE RETURNMODEC-RESETA-BAUDIO ANGLESUBTITLERECREPEATDISCMENUOKPAUSER

STANDBY-ONTIMER SETSLOWVCR/TVZOOMDISPLAY3456789SPEED0+1021VCRDVDCLEARREPEATSETUPTITLE RETURNMODEC-RESETA-BAUDIO ANGLESUBTITLERECREPEATDISCMENUOKPAUSER

1Make the connections shown above.2DVD/VCR 1 will play your tape. Put a prerecordedtape into the cassette compartment of DVD/VCR 1.Press VCR to put th

STANDBY-ONTIMER SETSLOWVCR/TVZOOMDISPLAY3456789SPEED0+1021VCRDVDCLEARREPEATSETUPTITLE RETURNMODEC-RESETA-BAUDIO ANGLESUBTITLERECREPEATDISCMENUOKPAUSER

STANDBY-ONTIMER SETSLOWVCR/TVZOOMDISPLAY3456789SPEED0+1021VCRDVDCLEARREPEATSETUPTITLE RETURNMODEC-RESETA-BAUDIO ANGLESUBTITLERECREPEATDISCMENUOKPAUSER

Cancelling Timer Recordings1Press VCR, then press DISC/MENU.2Press o or p to select TIMER PROGRAMMING,then press B.3Press o or p to find the program y

DVD to Videotape Duplication 39Follow the steps below to copy a DVD to a videotape. This willbe possible only if the DVD is not copy protected. Befor

4 Table of ContentsGeneral InformationSafety and General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

STANDBY-ONTIMER SETSLOWVCR/TVZOOMDISPLAY3456789SPEED0+1021VCRDVDCLEARREPEATSETUPTITLE RETURNMODEC-RESETA-BAUDIO ANGLESUBTITLERECREPEATDISCMENUOKPAUSER

STANDBY-ONTIMER SETSLOWVCR/TVZOOMDISPLAY3456789SPEED0+1021VCRDVDCLEARREPEATSETUPTITLE RETURNMODEC-RESETA-BAUDIO ANGLESUBTITLERECREPEATDISCMENUOKPAUSER

STANDBY-ONTIMER SETSLOWVCR/TVZOOMDISPLAY3456789SPEED0+1021VCRDVDCLEARREPEATSETUPTITLE RETURNMODEC-RESETA-BAUDIO ANGLESUBTITLERECREPEATDISCMENUOKPAUSER

Special Effects Playback 43● Before you begin, press VCR so the green VCR light appearson the front of the DVD/VCR.Forward and Reverse Searching (SP/

44 Automatic Operation FeaturesThe following tape features are available in VCR mode. Press VCR sothe green VCR light is on, if necessary.Automatic P

Multi-Channel Television Sound 45To play programs in stereo, connect the DVD/VCR to a Stereo or TV as described on pages 11 and 14.You will use the r

STANDBY-ONTIMER SETSLOWVCR/TVZOOMDISPLAY3456789SPEED0+1021VCRDVDCLEARREPEATSETUPTITLE RETURNMODEC-RESETA-BAUDIO ANGLESUBTITLERECREPEATDISCMENUOKPAUSER

STANDBY-ONTIMER SETSLOWVCR/TVZOOMDISPLAY3456789SPEED0+1021VCRDVDCLEARREPEATSETUPTITLE RETURNMODEC-RESETA-BAUDIO ANGLESUBTITLERECREPEATDISCMENUOKPAUSER

12STANDBY-ONTIMER SETDISPLAYVCRDVDCLEARREPEATSETUPTITLE RETURNMODEC-RESETA-BAUDIO ANGLESUBTITLERECREPEATDISCMENUOKPAUSEREW FFPLAYSTOPSKIP/CHSKIP/CHUsi

Fast Forward/Reverse Search 491Press DVD to put the DVD/VCR in DVD mode. The redDVD light will appear on the front of the DVD/VCR.2During playback, p

VCR Features• Automatic Head Cleaner• Channel Setup• English, French, and Spanish menus anddisplays• Multi-Channel TV Sound• 19 Micron head• Recordin

Specific Time Playback1Press DVD to put the DVD/VCR in DVD mode.2During DVD or Audio CD playback, press SEARCHMODE until the Time Search display appea

Track Playback 51There are three ways to begin playback on an Audio CD at a specif-ic Track:Use the Number buttons, the SEARCH MODE button, orSKIP i

52 Paused and Step-by-Step Playback, ResumeResume1Press DVD. 2Press STOP C during DVD or Audio CD playback.In a few seconds, the following Resume mes

Repeat, A-B Repeat 53• Repeat playback and A-B Repeatare not available with all Discs.• The entire A-B Repeat section mustbe within a single Title

54 MarkersUse Markers to remember your favorite places on an Audio CDor DVD. To set the Markers, follow these steps.● Before you begin, place the DVD

Subtitles, Camera Angles 55SubtitlesYou can select a language for DVD subtitles during playback. Youcan select only languages that are available on t

56 Parental Controls PasswordParental Controls prevents viewing of DVDs that exceed your ratinglimits. This feature will not limit viewing if the DVD

Parental Levels 57Follow these steps to set the rating level for your DVDs. DVDswhose ratings exceed the level you set will not play. 1Press DVD to p

58 Audio Language, Stereo Sound ModeAudio LanguageYou can select a language for DVDs during playback if multiplelanguages are available.1Press DVD to

• The sound will be mute during slowmotion playback.• The SLOW button on the remotedoes not activate slow motion ofDVDs.• The x4 zooming is not activ

6 Playable Discs and Video CassettesDVD Audio CD CD-RW/CD-R DVD+RWRegion CodesThis DVD/VCR has a Region One (1) DVD Player. DVDs must be labeled for

60 Programmed PlaybackYou may determine the order in which Audio CD Tracks willplay. You also can program MP3 or JPEG files to play in a specialorder

Random Playback 61You may play the Tracks of an Audio CD in Random orderinstead of the order in which they are recorded (1,2,3...). You canalso use t

62 MP3/JPEG PlaybackThe DVD Player will play MP3 or JPEG files that you record andfinalize on a CD-RW (Compact Disc-Rewritable) or CD-R(Compact Disc-

MP3/JPEG Displays 63You can review MP3 and JPEG Track (File) information duringplayback.● Before you begin, place the DVD/VCR in DVD mode. PressDVD s

64 Display You can change the TV Aspect, Angle Icon, and Automatic PowerOff features of the DVD Player in the Display menu.1Press DVD to put the DVD/

Display (cont’d) 65• Selecting a different TV ASPECTsetting is only effective if it is avail-able on the DVD. Check the DVDDisc menu or case for deta

66 LanguageYou can use the LANGUAGE settings to select different languagesfor the Audio or Subtitles of DVDs, as well as languages for DVDDisc menus

STANDBY-ONTIMER SETSLOWVCR/TVZOOMDISPLAY3456789SPEED0+1021VCRDVDCLEARREPEATSETUPTITLE RETURNMODEC-RESETA-BAUDIO ANGLESUBTITLERECREPEATDISCMENUOKPAUSER

68 AudioChange Audio settings based on other equipment you connectedto the DVD/VCR or according to your Disc sound features.These settings only affec

On-Screen Displays 691Press DVD to put the DVD/VCR in DVD mode.2Press DISPLAY repeatedly to see the following dis-plays during Audio CD playback. 3Pr

Hookups 7Determining the best possible connection...Your hookup will be determined primarily by your existing equipment, especially your TV. However,

21STANDBY-ONTIMER SETDISPLAYVCRDVDCLEARREPEATSETUPTITLE RETURNMODEC-RESETA-BAUDIO ANGLESUBTITLERECREPEATDISCMENUOKPAUSEREW FFPLAYSTOPSKIP/CHSKIP/CH70

Care and Maintenance 71Cleaning the DVD/VCR• Wipe the front panel and other exterior surfaces of the DVD/VCR with a soft,slightly damp cloth.• Never

72 GlossaryAUDIO IN/OUT Jacks: jacks on the front and back of the DVD/VCR that receiveaudio from another source (IN) or send audio to another system

Specifications 73VCR Video HeadsFour heads - Hi-FiAntennaVHF/UHF – 75 ohm external antenna terminalVHF Output SignalChannel 03 or 0475 ohms unbalance

74 Helpful HintsIf you are having problems with your product, check this list of problems and possible solutions beforerequesting service. You may be

Helpful Hints (cont’d) 75There is no sound.• Connect the audio cables firmly. Make sure the cables are connected to the AUDIO IN jacks on the TVor St

Power Failure• VCR timer recordings, clock setting, language selection, and channel setup may be lost if the power fails.See pages 26-30 to set up th

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

78 Limited WarrantyDigital Video Disc Player / Video Cassette Recorder Combination90 days Free Product Exchange / 91 days–One Year Reduced-Cost Excha

Limited Warranty (cont’d) 79To exchange your product with Magnavox (per the warranty conditions stated previously),remember:• If you exchange the pro

75ΩANT /CABLECOAXIALS-VIDEOOUTDIGITAL AUDIO OUTAUDIOOUTCOMPONENTVIDEO OUTLYRCBCRDVDAUDIO OUTVIDEO OUTAUDIO INVIDEO INLRLRDVD/VCR VCRANT-INANT-OUTAUDIO

80 Information Indexac power cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23angle button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24, 55angle icon . . . . . . . . . .

Hookups (cont’d) 9COAXIALS-VIDEOOUTDIGITAL AUDIO OUTAUDIOOUTCOMPONENTVIDEO OUTLYRCBCRDVDAUDIO OUTVIDEO OUTAUDIO INVIDEO INLRLRDVD/VCR VCRANT-INANT-OU