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Magnavox 19MDTR20 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandMagnavox
Model19MDTR20
CategoryTV VCR Combo
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Safety and General Information

Safety Precautions

Important warnings to prevent fire or shock hazards.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Warning

FCC warning regarding unauthorized changes to equipment.

Laser Safety

Safety precautions for laser operation and potential eye injury.

Radio/TV Interference

Explains compliance with FCC rules for digital devices and interference.

Copyright Protection

Prohibits unauthorized copying, broadcasting, and performance of discs.

Note to the Cable TV System Installer

Guideline for proper grounding of cable TV systems.

Declaration of Conformity

Manufacturer's declaration of product compliance.

Introduction

Features - TV/VCR

Lists features related to the TV and VCR functions of the unit.

Features - Discs

Lists features related to playing various types of discs.

DVD Disc Menus

Explains how to navigate and use DVD menus for customized playback.

Setup Menus

Describes accessing and using the TV/VCR and DVD setup menus.

Available Disc Features

Notes that not all disc features are available on every disc.

Playable Discs and Videotapes

Playable Discs

Details the types of discs (DVD, CD, MP3, etc.) supported by the player.

Region Codes

Explains DVD region coding and compatibility for playback.

Color Systems

Discusses color systems (NTSC, PAL, SECAM) and the unit's compatibility.

Videotapes

Recommends VHS tapes and mentions HQ system compatibility.

Before Using the TV/VCR/DVD

Remote Control Battery Installation

Step-by-step guide for installing batteries in the remote control.

Battery Safety

Safety precautions regarding battery usage to prevent leakage and damage.

Recording Prevention

Explains how to use the record tab on videotapes to prevent accidental erasure.

Using the Remote Control

Basic instructions on pointing the remote control at the sensor.

TV/VCR/DVD Maintenance

Advice on maintaining the unit, including head cleaning.

Hooking Up the TV/VCR/DVD

With a Cable TV Signal or Outdoor Antenna

Instructions for connecting to cable TV or an outdoor antenna.

With a Cable Box/Satellite Receiver

Guide for connecting via a cable box or satellite receiver.

Hooking Up the TV/VCR/DVD (cont'd)

With an Indoor Antenna

Steps for connecting an indoor antenna for TV reception.

To Another Video Source

How to connect external video sources like camcorders.

Optional Connections

Analog Stereo Hookups

Connecting the unit to a stereo system via analog audio cables.

Digital Stereo Hookups

Connecting to a stereo system using a digital coaxial cable.

First-Time Setup, Watching TV

First-Time Setup

Initial setup process including language and channel selection.

Watching TV

Basic steps to watch television using the unit.

Playing a Videotape

Insert a videotape

Instructions on how to insert a tape into the cassette compartment.

Play

Steps to start playing a videotape.

Playing a Disc

Insert a Disc

Instructions on how to insert a disc into the tray.

Play

Steps to start playing a disc.

Remote Control Buttons

PICTURE Button

Accesses picture adjustment controls.

STANDBY-ON Button

Turns the unit on or off.

Number Buttons

Used for channel selection and entering numbers.

II (pause) Button

Pauses and steps through playback.

RECORD Button

Starts a videotape recording.

DISPLAY Button

Shows status information on screen.

TITLE Button

Accesses DVD Title menus.

SLEEP Button

Sets the sleep timer.

SELECT Button

Switches between TV/VCR and DVD modes.

PLAY Button

Starts playback of discs or tapes.

►► Button

Skips tracks or searches forward.

STOP Button

Stops playback or recording.

Arrow Buttons

Used to select or adjust menu items.

RETURN Button

Navigates back in menus or removes displays.

REPEAT Button

Sets playback to repeat a disc, title, chapter, or track.

Remote Control Buttons (cont'd)

ZOOM Button

Enlarges the picture during DVD playback.

C.RESET (counter reset) Button

Resets the tape counter or cancels timer recordings.

SPEED Button

Selects tape recording speed (SP or SLP).

◄◄ Button

Reverses playback or searches backward.

SETUP Button

Accesses the unit's setup menus.

CLEAR Button

Resets or erases settings or incorrect information.

MODE Button

Selects program or random playback modes.

SEARCH MODE Button

Finds specific points on discs or sets markers.

CH. (channel) ▲/▼ Buttons

Selects memorized TV channels.

VOL. (volume) ▲/▼ Buttons

Adjusts the volume level.

MUTE Button

Mutes or restores the audio.

DISC MENU Button

Accesses DVD Disc menus.

ENTER Button

Accepts or changes menu settings.

REPEAT A-B Button

Sets a section of a disc to play repeatedly.

ANGLE Button

Changes camera angles for DVD playback.

SUBTITLE Button

Selects subtitle language.

AUDIO Button

Selects audio language or sound mode.

Front Panel

Cassette Compartment

Slot for inserting videotapes.

Disc tray

Compartment for inserting discs.

CHANNEL/ Buttons

Selects TV channels.

OPEN/CLOSE▲ Button (DVD)

Opens or closes the disc tray.

STOP Button (DVD)

Stops DVD playback.

VOLUME / Buttons

Adjusts the volume.

STANDBY-ON Button

Turns the unit on or off.

PLAY Button (DVD)

Starts DVD playback.

PREV, NEXT►► Buttons (DVD)

Navigates between DVD chapters or tracks.

DVD light (green)

Indicates the unit is in DVD mode.

OUTPUT Button

Selects AUX, TV/VCR, or DVD mode.

VCR/TV light (red)

Indicates the unit is in TV/VCR mode.

REC/OTR light (red)

Flashes during recording or standby for timer recording.

REC/OTR Button (VCR)

Starts a videotape recording.

REW Button (VCR)

Rewinds tape or searches backward.

STOP/EJECT Button (VCR)

Stops tape playback or ejects the tape.

F.FWD►►►► Button (VCR)

Fast-forwards tape or searches forward.

PLAY Button (VCR)

Starts tape playback.

VIDEO and AUDIO L/R In jacks

Connects external audio/video sources.

HEADPHONE jack

Port for connecting headphones.

Remote Sensor

Receives signals from the remote control.

Rear Panel

ANT. Jack (Antenna In)

Connection point for antenna or cable TV signals.

Power Cord

Connects the unit to the AC power outlet.

COAXIAL Jack (Digital Audio Out)

Digital audio output for connecting to a stereo.

AUDIO OUT L/R jacks

Analog audio output for stereo connection.

Menu Language, Resetting TV Channels

Menu Language

Sets the display language for menus and on-screen terms.

Resetting TV Channels

Resets or rescans available TV channels.

Adding/Deleting Channels

Add/Delete Channels

Procedures for adding or removing TV channels from the list.

Setting the Clock

Manual Clock Setting

Step-by-step guide to manually set the current time.

Setting the Clock (cont'd)

Manual Clock Setting

Completes manual clock setting by adjusting day, year, hour, and minute.

Setting the Clock (cont'd)

Auto Clock Setting

How to automatically set the clock using PBS channel time signals.

Setting the Clock (cont'd)

Auto Clock Setting

Continues the auto clock setup process, including channel search.

Daylight-Savings Time

Setting Daylight-Savings Time

Instructions to turn Daylight-Savings Time ON or OFF.

Status Displays, Picture Controls

Status Displays

How to view videotape counter, time, and channel on screen.

Picture Controls

Adjusting brightness, sharpness, tint, color, and contrast.

Videotape Recording

Place a tape

Instructions for inserting a tape with an intact record tab.

Press SPEED

Selecting the desired tape recording speed.

Select Channel

Choosing the TV channel to record.

Press RECORD

Starting a videotape recording.

Pause/Resume Recording

Pausing and resuming a recording in progress.

Stop Recording

Halting the recording process.

One-Touch Recording

Select Channel

Choosing the channel for the one-touch recording.

Select Tape Speed

Setting the recording speed (SP or SLP).

Press REC/OTR

Initiating the one-touch recording process.

Stop Recording

Stopping a one-touch recording before its scheduled end.

Timer Recording

Select Timer Programming

Accessing the timer programming menu.

Select Program Position

Choosing a slot for the timer recording.

Select Channel

Choosing the channel to record, including Cable Box/Satellite Receiver considerations.

Timer Recording (cont'd)

Select Date

Setting the date for the timer recording (single or daily/weekly).

Select Begin Time

Setting the start hour and minute for the recording.

Timer Recording (cont'd)

Select End Time

Setting the stop hour and minute for the recording.

Select Tape Speed

Setting the tape speed (SP or SLP) for the recording.

Press SETUP

Exiting the timer programming menus.

Press STANDBY-ON

Turning off the unit to activate the timer recording.

Timer Recording (cont'd)

Extending a Timer Recording

Adjusting start and end times of a scheduled recording.

Correcting a Timer Recording

Modifying the details of an existing timer recording.

Cancelling Timer Recordings

Procedures to cancel recordings in progress or not yet started.

Checking Scheduled Timer Recordings

Viewing the details of programmed timer recordings.

Timer Recording Auto Return

Set Auto Return

Enabling or disabling the feature to rewind tape after recording.

Rerecording (Tape Duplication)

Make Connections

Connecting the source unit (VCR/Camcorder) for duplication.

Insert Tape

Inserting blank tape into the TV/VCR/DVD for recording.

Select AUX Mode

Setting the unit to auxiliary mode for input.

Select Tape Speed

Choosing the recording speed (SP or SLP).

Start Copying

Initiating the tape duplication process.

Stop Copying

Halting the tape duplication.

Repeat Play

Set Repeat Play

Enabling ALL or BLANK REPEAT modes for videotapes.

Rental Play

Set Rental Play

Enabling the rental play feature for worn cassettes.

Zero Return, Sleep Timer

Zero Return

Resetting the tape counter to a specific point for reference.

Sleep Timer

Programming the unit to shut off automatically after a set time.

Cancel the Sleep Timer

Deactivating the sleep timer function.

Time Search

Insert a videotape

Ensuring a tape is loaded for searching.

Select Time Search

Activating the time search function.

Enter Desired Time

Specifying the time to search for.

Fast Forward/Rewind Tape

Executing the tape search to the specified time.

Index Search

Select Index Search

Activating the index search function.

Skip Programs

Using index search to skip to desired recorded programs.

Videotape Playback Features

Slow Motion

Playing back tapes in slow motion.

Forward and Reverse Searching

Searching forward or backward at different speeds.

Super High Speed Searching

Searching at high speeds for LP/SLP tapes.

Viewing a Still Picture

Pausing playback to view a still frame.

Automatic Operation Features

Automatic Rewind, Eject, Off

Unit automatically rewinds, ejects, or turns off after playback.

Automatic Tracking Adjustment

Unit automatically adjusts tracking for optimal picture quality.

Manual Tracking

Manually adjusting tape tracking for better picture.

Closed Captions

Select Closed Captions

Choosing caption display modes (CAPTION1, CAPTION2, TEXT1, TEXT2, OFF).

Setting V-Chip

TV Rating Settings

Blocking programming based on TV ratings.

Enter Access Code

Inputting the four-digit access code to access V-Chip settings.

Select TV RATING

Choosing the TV rating category to set parental controls.

Setting V-Chip (cont'd)

Select TV Rating Level

Adjusting rating levels and blocking specific subratings.

Setting V-Chip (cont'd)

TV Rating Subratings

Blocking specific programming elements like language or violence.

Enter Access Code

Re-entering the access code to proceed.

Select TV RATING

Navigating to the TV rating settings menu.

Setting V-Chip (cont'd)

Select Rating Level

Choosing specific rating levels and subratings to block or view.

Setting V-Chip (cont'd)

MPAA Rating Settings

Blocking TV channels based on Motion Picture Association ratings.

Setting V-Chip (cont'd)

Changing the Access Code

Setting a new or custom access code for V-Chip.

Multi-Channel Television Sound

Show Sound Status

Shows sound status (STEREO, SAP) during TV viewing or tape playback.

Multi-Channel Television Sound (cont'd)

Selecting HiFi or Monaural Sound

Choosing between HIFI or Monaural sound for videotape playback.

Multi-Channel Television Sound (cont'd)

Setting TV Audio

Configuring the unit to receive/record in Stereo, SAP, or Mono.

Disc Menus, Title Menus

Disc Menus

Using menus to customize DVD playback and select features.

Title Menus

Navigating DVD titles to select specific content for playback.

Fast Forward/Reverse Search

During Disc Play

Fast forwarding or reversing DVD playback at various speeds.

Title/Chapter Playback, Time Playback

Title/Chapter Playback

Selecting and playing specific DVD titles or chapters.

Time Playback

Entering elapsed time to start playback at a specific point.

Track Play

Using the Number Buttons

Entering track numbers directly to play them.

Using SEARCH MODE

Selecting tracks using the search mode function.

Using ►►►► and |◄◄

Skipping to next or previous tracks during playback.

Paused and Step-by-Step Play, Resume On

Paused and Step-by-Step Play

Pausing and advancing playback frame-by-frame.

Resume On

Resuming playback from the last stopped point.

Repeat Play, A-B Repeat Play

Repeat Play

Setting playback to repeat tracks, titles, chapters, or all content.

A-B Repeat Play

Repeating a specific section of a CD or DVD.

Markers

Set the Markers

Marking favorite places on CDs or DVDs for later recall.

Return to a Marker

Navigating back to a previously set marker.

Subtitles, Camera Angles

Subtitles

Selecting available subtitle languages during DVD playback.

Camera Angles

Switching between different camera angles for DVD scenes.

Slow Motion, Zoom

Slow Motion

Playing back DVD content in slow motion.

Zoom

Enlarging the DVD picture to different magnifications.

Parental Password

Set Password

Establishing a four-digit password to control DVD viewing.

Parental Password (cont'd)

Change Password

Modifying the existing parental password.

Parental Levels

Set Rating Level

Adjusting the overall rating level for DVD playback.

Parental Levels (cont'd)

Select Rating Level

Choosing the specific rating level to restrict viewing.

Audio Language, Stereo Sound

Audio Language

Selecting available audio languages for DVD playback.

Stereo Sound

Adjusting stereo sound for Audio CD playback (L-CH, R-CH, STEREO).

Random Play, Programmed Play

Random Play

Playing Audio CD tracks in a random, unsequenced order.

Programmed Play

Setting a custom playback order for Audio CD tracks.

MP3/JPEG Playback

Playback Requirements

Specifications for MP3 and JPEG files for playback.

Select Folder/Track/File

Navigating and selecting files for playback.

Stop Play

Halting the playback of MP3 or JPEG files.

MP3/JPEG Displays

Review Track/File Information

Displaying track/file number, total files, and playback time.

Language Settings

Select Language Settings

Choosing languages for Audio, Subtitles, and Disc Menus.

Language Settings (cont'd)

Select Language

Choosing a language from a list or entering a code for other languages.

Display Settings

Select Display Settings

Accessing display options like TV Mode, Angle Icon, and Auto Power Off.

Display Settings (cont'd)

Adjust Display Settings

Configuring TV Mode (Letter Box/Pan & Scan), Angle Icon, and Auto Power Off.

Audio Settings

Select Audio Settings

Adjusting DRC, Dolby Digital, and Down Sampling for DVD audio.

On-Screen Displays

DVD Display

Shows chapter/title progress, bit rate, and repeat status during DVD playback.

Audio CD Display

Displays track progress, total tracks, and repeat status during CD playback.

Black Level, Virtual Surround

Black Level

Adjusting the black level to brighten dark parts of the DVD picture.

Virtual Surround

Enabling enhanced stereo sound for DVDs and CDs.

Glossary

AUDIO In Jacks

Defines audio input jacks.

Automatic Channel Setup

Explains automatic TV channel memorization.

Auxiliary (AUX)

Defines the auxiliary input for external devices.

Bands

Explains VHF/UHF and Cable TV bands.

Brightness

Defines brightness adjustment.

COAXIAL Digital Audio Out jack

Defines the digital audio output jack.

Color

Defines color adjustment.

Dolby Digital

Explains the surround sound system.

Dubbing

Defines copying videotapes.

HQ: high quality

Explains the HQ feature for enhanced video.

OTR: One-Touch Recording

Defines one-touch timed recording.

Sharpness

Defines sharpness adjustment.

Tape Speeds

Explains SP, LP, and SLP tape speeds.

Tint

Defines tint adjustment.

VIDEO In Jack

Defines the video input jack.

Helpful Hints

Location Recommendations

Guidelines for optimal placement and ventilation of the unit.

Electrical Safety Warnings

Precautions regarding power cord handling and electrical hazards.

Moisture Condensation Precautions

Advice on preventing damage from moisture buildup.

Timer Recording Troubleshooting

Solutions for issues preventing timer recordings.

Videotape Recording Troubleshooting

Tips for resolving problems with recording to videotape.

Poor Channel Reception Solutions

Steps to improve TV channel reception quality.

No Power Troubleshooting

Steps to diagnose and fix power issues.

Tape Ejection During Recording

Reasons and fixes for tape ejection when starting recording.

Helpful Hints (cont'd)

Disc Playback Issues

Troubleshooting common problems preventing disc playback.

No Picture Display Solutions

Steps to resolve issues with the screen displaying no picture.

Audio Problems Troubleshooting

Solutions for poor sound or no sound from the unit.

Unavailable DVD Features

Explains why DVD features might be unavailable.

Poor Videotape Playback

Tips for addressing issues with worn tapes or poor playback.

Closed Captioning Issues

Reasons for closed captions not displaying correctly.

Remote Control Malfunction

Troubleshooting steps for a non-functional remote.

Channel Selection Limitations

Information on channel selection limits and how to overcome them.

Tape Insertion Problems

Solutions for difficulties inserting videotapes.

Tape Removal Issues

Troubleshooting steps for problems removing tapes.

Specifications

General TV/VCR

Technical specifications for the TV and VCR components.

General DVD

Technical specifications for the DVD player component.

Electrical Specifications

Details on sound output and power requirements.

Other Specifications

Information on terminals, operating temperature, and weight.

Limited Warranty

Who Is Covered?

Defines who is covered by the warranty and proof of purchase requirements.

What Is Covered?

Details the duration and scope of warranty coverage.

What Is Excluded?

Lists conditions and damages not covered by the warranty.

Where Is Service Available?

Information on obtaining warranty service globally.

Make Sure You Keep...

Reminders about keeping sales receipts and original packaging.

Before Requesting Service...

Advice to check the manual before calling for service.

Warranty Service in U.S.A., Puerto Rico, or U.S. Virgin Islands

Instructions for obtaining service in specific US territories.

Warranty Service in Canada

Contact information for warranty service in Canada.

Remember...

Prompt to record model/serial numbers and mail the warranty card.

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