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MRD500VR
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E9000(P01-54).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:50 AM Page 2 Return your Warranty Registration card today to ensure you receive all the you’re entitled to. benefits 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 Warranty Registration Card enclosed with your purchase at once.And take advantage of these important benefits. Warranty Owner Model Verification Confirmation Registration Registering your product wi
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E9000(P01-54).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:50 AM Page 3 Safety and General 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. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Certification: Complies with 21 Center for Radiation (CFR) chapter 1 subchapter J applicable at time of manu
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E9000(P01-54).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:50 AM Page 4 4 Table of Contents General Information Additional VCR Features Safety and General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Multi-Channel Television Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Hi-Fi Stereo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Playable Discs and Video Cassettes . . . . . . .
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E9000(P01-54).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:50 AM Page 5 Introduction 5 Welcome! This System combines a Digital Video Disc (DVD) Player, a Hi-Fi Video Cassette Recorder (VCR), and an AM/FM Radio Tuner into one unit, letting you play DVDs,Audio Compact Discs (Audio CDs), and Video Cassettes on one piece of equipment. This DVD Digital Home Cinema System creates the same dynamic sound qualities that you find in cinemas and incorporates some of the best features in home theater technology. Read this owner
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E9000(P01-54).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:51 AM Page 6 6 Playable Discs and Video Cassettes Playable Discs The DVD Player will play Digital Video Discs (DVDs);Audio Compact Discs (CDs); Video CDs; finalized Digital Video Discs Rewritable (DVD+RW); and finalized Compact Discs Rewritable (CD-RW) and Compact Discs Recordable (CD-R), including Picture CDs. To play a DVD, make sure it meets the requirements for Region Codes and Color Systems as described below. Discs that have the following logos will pl
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E9000(P01-54).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:51 AM Page 7 Hookups 7 Determining the best possible connection... Your hookup will be determined by your existing equipment, especially your TV.These guidelines describe which options have the best picture (video) and sound (audio) quality.You will not use all the jacks on the System. If your TV only has an RF-style jack, usually labelled Antenna In, RF In, or 75 ohm, use the System’s TV ANTENNA OUT jack to connect to the TV. This hookup provides both audio
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ANTENNA 75 RF coaxial cable Back of TV (example only) E9000(P01-54).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:51 AM Page 8 8 Hookups (cont’d) System to TV only Simplest connection using only the supplied black RF coaxial cable This connection will let you use the features of both the VCR and the DVD Player. Antenna or Cable TV Signal OUT IN FL AM TV ANTENNA COMPONENT FR VIDEO OUT VIDEOR AUDIOL DVD/ C VCR Y Ω OUT SL VCR Pb/Cb IN Ω SR FM Pr/Cr W (75Ω ) DIGITAL S-VIDEO AUDIO OUT ANTENNA IN OUT COAXIAL SPEAKER
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ANTENNA 75 Antenna or Cable TV signal Back of TV (example only) RF coaxial cable RF coaxial cable E9000(P01-54).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:51 AM Page 9 Hookups (cont’d) 9 Connecting the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver to the System and to a TV This connection will let you use the features of both the VCR and the DVD Player. OUT IN OUT IN FL TV ANTENNA COMPONENT AM FR VIDEOR AUDIOL VIDEO OUT DVD/ VCR Y C Ω OUT SL VCR Pb/Cb IN Ω SR FM Pr/Cr W (75Ω ) DIGITAL S-VIDEO ANTENNA IN AUDIO OUT COAXIAL OUT
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ANTENNA 75 Cable TV or Satellite Signal RF coaxial cable RF coaxial cable Back of TV (example only) Cable Box/Satellite Receiver (example only) E9000(P01-54).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:51 AM Page 10 10 Hookups (cont’d) System to Cable Box/Satellite Receiver and TV This connection will let you use the features of both the VCR and the DVD Player. OUT IN FL TV ANTENNA COMPONENT AM ANTENNA IN FR VIDEOR AUDIOL VIDEO OUT RF IN DVD/ VCR C Y Ω OUT SL VCR Pb/Cb IN Ω SR FM Pr/Cr W (75Ω ) OUT IN DIGITAL
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ANTENNA 75 yellow video cable red/white audio cables Back of TV (example only) E9000(P01-54).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:51 AM Page 11 Hookups (cont’d) 11 Connecting the System to a TV that has Audio and Video In jacks This connection will let you use the features of both the VCR and the DVD Player. Antenna or Cable TV Signal OUT IN AM TV ANTENNA COMPONENT VIDEO IN RIGHT AUDIO IN VIDEOR AUDIOL VIDEO OUT LEFT AUDIO IN DVD/ VCR Y Ω OUT VCR Pb/Cb IN Ω FM Pr/Cr (75Ω ) VIDEO IN DIGITAL S-VIDEO AUDIO
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ANTENNA 75 Back of TV (example only) E9000(P01-54).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:51 AM Page 12 12 Hookups (cont’d) Connecting the System to a TV that has Component Video In jacks Antenna or Cable TV Signal OUT IN AM TV ANTENNA COMPONENT Y RIGHT AUDIO IN Cb/B-Y LEFT AUDIO IN VIDEOR AUDIOL VIDEO OUT Cr/R-Y DVD/ VCR Y Ω OUT VCR Pb/Cb IN Ω FM Pr/Cr (75Ω ) Y RIGHT AUDIO IN DIGITAL S-VIDEO AUDIO OUT OUT COAXIAL P I PROGRESSIVE LEFT AUDIO IN Pb/Cb red/white Component Audio Pr/Cr Video Cables Cables
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ANTENNA 75 S-Video Cable red/white Audio Cables Back of TV (example only) E9000(P01-54).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:51 AM Page 13 Hookups (cont’d) 13 Connecting the System to a TV that has an S-Video In jack Antenna or Cable TV Signal OUT IN AM TV ANTENNA COMPONENT S-VIDEO IN RIGHT AUDIO IN VIDEOR AUDIOL VIDEO OUT LEFT AUDIO IN DVD/ VCR Y Ω OUT VCR Pb/Cb IN Ω FM Pr/Cr S-VIDEO IN (75Ω ) DIGITAL S-VIDEO AUDIO OUT OUT COAXIAL RIGHT AUDIO IN P I PROGRESSIVE LEFT AUDIO IN Connect the antenna or
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ANTENNA 75 yellow Video Cable Back of TV (example only) red/white Audio Cables E9000(P01-54).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:51 AM Page 14 14 Hookups (cont’d) Connecting the System to a TV and a Stereo Antenna or Cable TV Signal OUT IN FL AM TV ANTENNA COMPONENT VIDEO IN FR VIDEOR AUDIOL VIDEO OUT DVD/ VCR Y C Ω OUT SL VCR Pb/Cb IN Ω SR FM Pr/Cr W (75Ω ) VIDEO IN DIGITAL S-VIDEO AUDIO OUT OUT COAXIAL SPEAKER (4Ω ) PROGRESSIVE P I LEFT AUDIO IN RIGHT AUDIO IN Stereo (example only) Connect the an
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ANTENNA 75 Back of TV (example only) E9000(P01-54).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:51 AM Page 15 Hookups (cont’d) 15 Connecting the System to a TV and a Dolby Digital-compatible Stereo Use Digital Audio connections Antenna or Cable TV Signal OUT IN FL AM TV ANTENNA COMPONENT FR VIDEO IN VIDEOR AUDIOL VIDEO OUT DVD/ C VCR Y Ω OUT SL VCR Pb/Cb IN Ω SR yellow Video Cable FM Pr/Cr W (75Ω ) VIDEO IN DIGITAL S-VIDEO AUDIO OUT OUT COAXIAL SPEAKER (4Ω ) P I PROGRESSIVE Coaxial Digital Audio Cable Ster
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ANTENNA 75 ANTENNA 75 ANTENNA 75 E9000(P01-54).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:51 AM Page 16 16 Antenna Connections AM Antenna Fix the antenna holder as shown. 1 Connect the supplied AM antenna to the AM jack, then position it to receive the clearest sound. 2 OUT IN FL TV ANTENNA COMPONENT AM FR VIDEOR AUDIOL VIDEO OUT DVD/ VCR Y C Ω OUT SL VCR Pb/Cb IN Ω SR FM Pr/Cr (75Ω ) W S-VIDEO DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL OUT SPEAKER (4Ω ) P I PROGRESSIVE FM Antenna Connect the supplied FM antenna to the FM
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ANTENNA 75 Speaker Setup 17 Connecting the speaker wires to the speaker jacks Connect the supplied speakers using the supplied speaker wires. Match the colors of the wires to the colors on the 1 jacks. Hold down the jack tab while inserting the stripped portion of the speaker wire into the jack.Then, release the tab. Make sure you do not insert the wire too far. None of the rubber-coated wire should be clamped by the jack tab. Front Front Center Speaker Speaker Speaker (right) Subwoofer (left)
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18 Speaker Setup (cont’d), Remote Control Setup Speaker setup You can hang the front, center and rear (Surround) speakers on a wall. Each speaker needs one screw (not supplied) for mounting. Use the type and size of screw as shown at right. Attach a supplied bracket to the back of each speaker with one of the supplied screws. 1 1 Drive a screw into the wall. Make sure the screw and the wall can support 11 lbs. (5 Kg.). Drive the screw until the 2 screw head extends about 0.1” (3.5 mm) from the
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E9000(P01-54).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:51 AM Page 19 First-time Setup 19 Before turning on your System, make sure batteries are in the remote control and the TV and System are connected correctly. Turn on the TV. You cannot program TV channels at the System if you are using a 1 Cable Box or a Satellite Receiver.You will change channels at the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver. STANDBY-ON TIMER SET SETUP/ AUDIO/ 2 SUBTITLE ANGLE PROG BAND Turn on the TV. Set it to channel 3 or 4 or its REC DISPLAY ZOOM
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E9000(P01-54).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:51 AM Page 20 20 Video Cassette Playback Read and follow the steps below to play a tape. Turn on the TV. 1 Turn on the TV. Set it to channel 3 or 4 or its AUDIO/VIDEO IN channel. This depends on how you 1 Insert a tape in the System. connected the System to a TV. Details are on pages 8-11. 2 With the System’s power off, insert a tape in the STANDBY-ON cassette compartment. The STANDBY-ON and VCR lights 2 TIMER SET will appear on the front of the System. If t
