Magnavox MDV560VR/17 TV VCR Combo User Manual


 
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22 Operation
Normal Recording
Preparation:
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Turn on the power for both the DVD+VCR and TV.
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Tune the TV to the DVD+VCR output channel (CH 3 or 4) or set
the TV’s source selector to VIDEO (if using Video Inputs).
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If a direct VIDEO/AUDIO connection is made between the
DVD+VCR and the TV, set the TV’s source selector to correct
VIDEO mode.
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Insert a video cassette with the safety tab intact.
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Select the desired channel by using
vv
/
VV
.
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If you are recording from another source via audio/video
input jacks (at the Rear or Front panel), select the LINE1 or
LINE2 by pressing INPUT.
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Set the desired recording speed (SP or SLP) by
pressing SPEED.
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This DVD+VCR is not designed to record in LP mode.
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Set the MTS mode as desired (See page 15, 25).
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Press REC/ITR (
zz
) once.
Recording will start. (The REC indicator will light in the
display window.)
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REC indicator appears only when the Output Source is set
to VCR.
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If a cassette with no safety tab is loaded, the cassette will be
ejected automatically.
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Press STOP (
xx
) to stop recording.
If the tape reaches the end of its playback, the DVD+VCR will
automatically stop, rewind, eject, and turn itself off (Functions
only with no disc in unit).
To pause the recording
1 Press PAUSE/STEP (X) to pause the tape during
recording.
The REC indicator will flash in the display window.
2 When you want to continue recording, press
PAUSE/STEP (X) or press REC/ITR (
zz
).
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After 5 minutes in pause mode, the unit will stop automatically
to protect the tape and the video heads.
To r ecord one TV program while watching another
1 Press TV/VCR to select the TV mode during recording.
The TV indicator appears.
2 Using the TV, select the desired channel to be viewed.
Tips
Always use PAUSE/STEP (X) for the best results when making
changes during recording.
For example: To change channels during recording, first press
PAUSE/STEP (
X) to put the unit in pause mode. Then select the
desired channel on the DVD+VCR, and press PAUSE/STEP (
X)
again to resume recording.
Timer Recording
This DVD+VCR can be programmed to record up to 8 pro-
grams within a period of 1 year. For unattended recording,
the timer needs to know the channels to be recorded and the
program start and end times.
Preparation:
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Turn on the power of both the DVD+VCR and the TV.
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Be sure the TV is set to the DVD+VCR output channel (3 or 4).
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Make sure the TUNING BAND in the TUNING menu is set cor-
rectly (TV or CATV).
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Press SYSTEM MENU and the MAIN menu will
appear.
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Use
vv
/
VV
to choose the PROGRAM menu.
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Press OK to go to the PROGRAM menu.
The PROGRAM menu will appear.
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If all programs had been entered, ‘FULLY PROGRAMMED’
message would appear, and then PROGRAM 1 would show
on the TV screen.
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Use
bb
/
BB
to choose the PROGRAM No. (1-8).
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Use
VV
to choose the MONTH option.
Use
bb
/
BB
to choose the desired month.
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Use
VV
to choose the DAY option.
Use
bb
/
BB
to choose the desired day.
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Use
VV
to choose the START option.
Use
bb
/
BB
to choose the desired start time.
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Use
VV
to choose the STOP option.
Use
bb
/
BB
to choose the desired stop time.
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Use
VV
to choose the CHANNEL option.
Use
bb
/
BB
to choose the desired channel (Channel,
LINE1 or LINE2).
Cable Users: If you have CABLE TV and used a Cable Box in
Connecting to the DVD+VCR, you must set the channel to
match the cable box output channel (usually CH 3 or 4). Select
or change channels on the cable box instead of on the
DVD+VCR.
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If you try to set the program timer before setting the clock,
PLEASE SET THE CLOCK appears for a moment and then
CLOCK menu appears on the TV screen. Set the time and date
to continue.
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Make sure a tape is in the DVD+VCR and the safety tab is in
place or the tape will be automatically ejected.
Things to know before starting