Summary of the content on the page No. 1
Introduction Connections Basic Setup Recording Playback Editing Function Setup VCR Functions Others Español
Owner's Manual
ZV450MW8A
DIGITAL VIDEO DISC RECORDER & VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
WITH DIGITAL TUNER
THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING MAGNAVOX.
NEED HELP FAST?
READ YOUR QUICK GUIDE AND/OR OWNER'S MANUAL FIRST FOR QUICK TIPS THAT MAKE
USING YOUR MAGNAVOX PRODUCT MORE ENJOYABLE.
IF YOU HAVE READ YOUR INSTRUCTIONS AND STILL NEED ASSISTANCE,
YOU MAY ACCESS OUR ONLINE HELP AT HTTP://WWW.FUNAI-CORP.COM
Summary of the content on the page No. 2
PRECAUTIONS TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS WARNING: APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an CAUTION equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude DO NOT OPEN to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. : CAUTION The exclamation point within an equilateral trian
Summary of the content on the page No. 3
Introduction Connections Basic Setup Recording Playback Editing Function Setup VCR Functions Others Español PRECAUTIONS Important Safeguards 1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and should be read before the appliance is operated. supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an 2. Retain Instructions- The safety and operating instructions antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, loca
Summary of the content on the page No. 4
PRECAUTIONS Installation Location Supplied Accessories For safety and optimum performance of this unit: remote control (NB555UD) with batteries (AAAx2) • Install the unit in a horizontal and stable position. Do not place anything directly on top of the unit. Do not place the unit directly on top of the TV. • Shield it from direct sunlight and keep it away from devices of intense heat. Avoid dusty or humid places. Avoid places with insufficient ventilation for proper heat dissipation. Do not
Summary of the content on the page No. 5
Introduction Connections Basic Setup Recording Playback Editing Function Setup VCR Functions Others Español PRECAUTIONS Maintenance Servicing 1. Please visit your local Audio/Video store and purchase a • Please refer to relevant topics on “TROUBLESHOOTING” good quality VHS video head cleaner. on pages 93-96 before returning the product. 2. If a video head cleaner does not solve the problem, • If this unit becomes inoperative, do not try to correct please consult your dealer or an Authoriz
Summary of the content on the page No. 6
CONTENTS Introduction Recording PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 INFORMATION ON DVD RECORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 BEFORE RECORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Symbols Used in this Owner’s Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Make Recording Compatible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 FUNCTIONAL OVER
Summary of the content on the page No. 7
Introduction Connections Basic Setup Recording Playback Editing Function Setup VCR Functions Others Español CONTENTS Playback Editing INFORMATION ON PLAYBACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 INFORMATION ON DISC EDITING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Guide to a Title List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 BASIC PLAYBACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Direct Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Summary of the content on the page No. 8
FEATURES This unit not only plays back DVD, CD and VCR but also offers features for you to record on DVD and edit them after that. The following features are offered with this unit. Recording VCR mode Quick search for what you want to watch: This unit is compatible with DVD+RW/DVD-RW, which You can easily find the part you want to watch using the are rewritable repeatedly and DVD+R/DVD-R, which are index search/time search functions. An index mark will be available for recording once. Even
Summary of the content on the page No. 9
Introduction Connections Basic Setup Recording Playback Editing Function Setup VCR Functions Others Español FEATURES Symbols Used in this Owner’s Manual To specify for what disc type each function is, we put the following symbols at the beginning of each item to operate. * DVD-RW/-R recorded in VR mode or non compatible recording format are not playable. * DVD-RW recorded in the mode other than +VR is not recordable on this unit unless you erase all contents in the disc (refer to page 79)
Summary of the content on the page No. 10
FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW Front Panel 1 2* 3 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 1 1 10 9 8* 7 6 5 4 ( ) The unit can also be turned on by pressing these buttons or inserting a cassette tape. * 1. Cassette compartment (VCR) 14. CHANNEL L / K buttons (DVD/VCR) Insert a cassette tape here. Press to change the channel up and down. 2. OPEN/CLOSE A button (DVD)* 15. Display Press to open or close the disc tray. Refer to “Front Panel Display” on page 14. 3. Disc tray (DVD) 16. Infrared sensor wi
Summary of the content on the page No. 11
Introduction Connections Basic Setup Recording Playback Editing Function Setup VCR Functions Others Español FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW Rear Panel 1 2 OUT DVD DVD/VCR DIGITAL AUDIO S-VIDEO COMPONENT S-VIDEO IN --- AUDIO --- OUT AUDIO OUT OUT VIDEO OUT Y L L IN ANTENNA PB L R R OUT /CB IN COAXIAL IN --- VIDEO --- OUT PR R /CR 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 1. AC Power Cord (DVD/VCR) 9. COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (DVD only) Connect to a standard AC outlet to supply power to this Use to connect a TV monitor
Summary of the content on the page No. 12
FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW Remote Control Installing the Batteries in the Remote Control Using a Remote Control Install the batteries (AAAx2) matching the polarity Keep in mind the following when using the remote control: indicated inside battery compartment of the remote • Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote control. control and the infrared sensor window on the unit. • Remote operation may become unreliable if strong Open the cover. sunlight or fluorescent light is shining o
Summary of the content on the page No. 13
Introduction Connections Basic Setup Recording Playback Editing Function Setup VCR Functions Others Español FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW 1. DISPLAY button (DVD/VCR) 20. CLEAR butt on (D VD/V CR) • Press to display the display menu on or off. DVD mode: 2. DTV/TV button (DVD/VCR) • Press to clear the password once entered or to can- • Press to switch between digital TV (DTV) mode and cel the programming for CD or to clear the selected analog TV (TV) mode. marker number, etc. 3. SOURCE button (
Summary of the content on the page No. 14
FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW Front Panel Display 2 3 DTV BS CS DR CD 1 PM VCR 4 DB HDD DVD 5 1. : Appears when the timer : Appears when this unit is in DVD programming or OTR has DVD output mode. : Appears in the afternoon PM been set or is proceeding. : Appears when the timer with the clock display. : Flashes when all timer recording is proceeding in 2. recordings have been DVD. finished. : Appears when the channel is : Appears when DVD is in the DTV in DTV mode. : Flashes when there is an
Summary of the content on the page No. 15
Introduction Connections Basic Setup Recording Playback Editing Function Setup VCR Functions Others Español ANTENNA CABLE CONNECTION This section describes how to connect your unit to an antenna, cable box, etc. Disconnect the power cord of your TV from the AC outlet. 1 Disconnect RF coaxial cable from antenna input jack of your TV. 2 VHF / UHF antenna rear of your TV or ANT. IN 1 1 1 RF coaxial cable cable TV disconnect 2 company disconnect Connect cables to the unit. 3 Make the basic conne
Summary of the content on the page No. 16
RF MODULATOR CONNECTION If your TV has antenna in jack only, it is still possible to connect this unit to your TV by using a commercially available stereo audio/video RF modulator. In this case, follow the instructions below. 1) Disconnect the power cords of the devices from the AC outlet. 2) Make the connection as illustrated below. 3) Set your RF modulator’s channel 3/4 switch to either 3 or 4, whichever the TV channel is least used in your area. If your RF modulator has a modulator/ante
Summary of the content on the page No. 17
Introduction Connections Basic Setup Recording Playback Editing Function Setup VCR Functions Others Español CONNECTION TO A CABLE / SATELLITE BOX 1) Disconnect the power cords of the devices from the AC outlet. 2) Make the connection as illustrated below. 3) Plug in the power cords of the devices to the AC outlet. S-video cable e.g.) RCA video cable or rear of this unit RCA audio cable OUT DVD/VCR DVD DVD/VCR OUT DIGITAL AUDIO S-VIDEO COMPONENT S-VIDEO IN --- AUDIO --- OUT AUDIO OUT OUT VIDE
Summary of the content on the page No. 18
CONNECTION TO A TV Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your existing device. VCR and basic DVD connection RCA audio TV cable RCA video R L VIDEO AUDIO IN IN cable DVD/VCR S-VIDEO IN --- AUDIO --- OUT this unit L L DVD DVD/VCR DIGITAL AUDIO S-VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO IN --- AUDIO --- OUT AUDIO OUT OUT Y L L R R PB IN L OUT /CB IN R R COAXIAL IN --- VIDEO --- OUT R PR /CR IN --- VIDEO --- OUT AUDIO OUT (DVD/VCR) VIDEO OUT Available on DVD only Method
Summary of the content on the page No. 19
Introduction Connections Basic Setup Recording Playback Editing Function Setup VCR Functions Others Español CONNECTION TO AN AUDIO SYSTEM • When you change the connections, all devices should be turned off. • Refer to the manual accompanying external devices for more information. 2 Channel Analog Audio Connection Digital Audio Connection stereo system Dolby Digital decoder audio COAXIAL digital audio coaxial input jack R L AUDIO IN analog audio input jacks digital audio or coaxial cable RCA
Summary of the content on the page No. 20
BEFORE YOU START After you have completed all the connections, you must find the viewing channel (external input channel) on your TV. Finding the Viewing Channel on Your TV After you have made all the ST STANDBY ANDBY-ON -ON necessary connections, press 1 [STANDBY-ON y y] to turn on the unit. SOURCE DTV/TV DISPLAY OPEN/CLOSE A Turn on your TV. .@/: ABC DEF • If connected to your VCR make sure it is 123 switched off or in standby mode before GHI JKL MNO 2 proceeding. 456 PQRS TUV WXYZ 78 9
