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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 manufacture.
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 . . . Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Playable Discs and Video Cassettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 .4 .5 .6 Multi-Channel Television Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Hi-Fi Stereo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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E9000(P01-54).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:51 AM Page 16 16 Antenna Connections AM Antenna 1 Fix the antenna holder as shown. 2 Connect the supplied AM antenna to the AM jack, then position it to receive the clearest sound.
Speaker Setup 17 Connecting the speaker wires to the speaker jacks 1 Connect the supplied speakers using the supplied speaker wires. Match the colors of the wires to the colors on the 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.
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. 1 2 3 Attach a supplied bracket to the back of each speaker with one of the supplied screws. Drive a screw into the wall. Make sure the screw and the wall can support 11 lbs. (5 Kg.). Drive the screw until the screw head extends about 0.1” (3.5 mm) from the wall.
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. You cannot program TV channels at the System if you are using a Cable Box or a Satellite Receiver.You will change channels at the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver. 1 Turn on the TV. STANDBY-ON TIMER SET 1 2 Turn on the TV.
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. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Turn on the TV. Set it to channel 3 or 4 or its AUDIO/VIDEO IN channel. This depends on how you connected the System to a TV. Details are on pages 8-11. With the System’s power off, insert a tape in the cassette compartment. The STANDBY-ON and VCR lights will appear on the front of the System.
E9000(P01-54).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:51 AM Page 21 Disc Playback 21 Before you begin, turn on the TV and set it to the correct Video In channel. Details are on pages 7-15. STANDBY-ON TIMER SET 1 2 3 4 Press STANDBY-ON y to turn on the System. SETUP/ PROG REC Press DVD so the red DVD light appears on the front of the System. Press OPEN/CLOSE A (to the right of the disc tray on the front of the System) to open the Disc tray. Place a Disc into the tray.
E9000(P01-54).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:51 AM Page 22 22 Remote Control AUDIO/BAND Button Press to choose a DVD audio language or an Audio CD sound mode. Details are on page 66. Press to choose FM or AM in Tuner mode. Details are on page 75. SETUP/PROG Button Press while play is stopped to access the DVD Player’s Setup menu. Press to preset radio stations in Tuner mode. Details are on page 76. DISPLAY Button Press to see status displays. Details are on pages 33 and 73.
E9000(P01-54).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:51 AM Page 23 Remote Control (cont’d) 23 TIMER SET Button Press to set a timer recording. Details are on pages 38-40. STANDBY-ON y Button Press to turn the power on or off. RETURN Button Press to return to the previous level of the DVD Player’s Setup menu or to remove the Setup menu. REC (record) I Button Press to start a VCR recording. Details are on page 34. SKIP j/CH p and SKIP i/CH o Buttons In DVD mode, press to skip Chapters or Tracks.
E9000(P01-54).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:51 AM Page 24 24 Front Panel Sound Lights Each indicator lights according to the sound effect you select by pressing the SOUND button on the remote. Details are on page 49. STANDBY-ON Button and Light Press to turn the power on or off.The red light appears when the power is on. IR (Infrared) Remote Sensor Receives a signal from your remote control so you can work your System from a distance. Point the remote control toward the System’s IR sensor, not your TV.
E9000(P01-54).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:51 AM Page 25 Front Panel (cont’d) 25 VOLUME Dial Turn clockwise to increase the volume; turn counter-clockwise to decrease the volume.The volume level will appear briefly on the display panel. STOP/EJECT CA Button (VCR) Press once to stop tape playback.When play is stopped, press to eject the tape. Cassette Compartment Insert a videotape here.
E9000(P01-54).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:51 AM Page 26 26 Display Panel DVD/VCR/RECEIVER STOP/EJECT MRD500VR PROGRESSIVE SCAN STANDBY-ON SOURCE DVD VCR TUNER 4 HEAD HI-FI STEREO OPEN/ CLOSE STOP ONE TOUCH RECORDING • LONG PLAY PLAY TIMER REC RECORD PLAY HEADPHONE VIDEO AUDIO L AUDIO R JAZZ CLASSIC POP OPTIMAL VOL IR SURR Indicates a stereo broadcast Indicates Repeat Title is active. Indicates an AM station Indicates Repeat Chapter is active.
E9000(P01-54).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:51 AM Page 27 Rear Panel 27 TV ANTENNA OUT Jack Use an RF coaxial cable to connect this jack to the ANTENNA IN jack on your TV, Cable Box, or Satellite Receiver. Details are on pages 8-10. TV ANTENNA IN Jack Connect your antenna or Cable TV/Satellite signal here. Details are on pages 8-15. COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Jacks (Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr) (green, blue, red) Connect component video cables here and to the Component Video In jacks of a TV.
E9000(P01-54).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:51 AM Page 28 28 Channel Setup Although your System may automatically memorize the channels you receive when you turn it on for the first time, you can set up the channels again. 1 Press VCR, then press DISC/MENU so the main menu appears. - M E N U - B TIMER PROGRAMMING AUTO REPEAT [OFF] CHANNEL SET UP CLOCK SET LANGUAGE SELECT AUDIO OUT TV STEREO [ON] SAP 2 Press o or p to select CHANNEL SET UP. Then, press B.
E9000(P01-54).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:51 AM Page 29 Channel Setup (cont’d) 29 Adding/Deleting Channels You may want to add or delete TV channels if your channel lineup changes or if you no longer watch some channels. 1 2 3 STANDBY-ON TIMER SET SETUP/ PROG Press VCR, then press DISC/MENU so the main menu appears. REC AUDIO/ BAND SUBTITLE DISPLAY ANGLE ZOOM C-RESET Press o or p to select CHANNEL SET UP, then press B. Press o or p to select MANUAL SET UP, then press B.
E9000(P01-54).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:51 AM Page 30 30 Clock (VCR) Follow these steps to set the VCR clock. Make sure: ● The System is on and in VCR mode. Press VCR so the red VCR light appears on the front of the System. 1 2 3 STANDBY-ON TIMER SET SETUP/ PROG Press DISC/MENU. If the clock has never been set, the CLOCK SET menu will appear. Go to step 3. REC AUDIO/ BAND SUBTITLE DISPLAY ANGLE ZOOM C-RESET Press o or p to select CLOCK SET, then press B.
E9000(P01-54).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:51 AM Page 31 Clock (VCR) (cont’d) 31 6 While the HOUR space is flashing, press o or p until the hour appears. Then, press B. STANDBY-ON TIMER SET SETUP/ PROG REC CLOCK SET YEAR MONTH DAY 03 05 : SKIP/ CH AM/PM HOUR MINUTE SUBTITLE DISPLAY ANGLE ZOOM C-RESET 2003 / 20 THU AUDIO/ BAND SKIP/ CH CLEAR TITLE MODE/SPEED RETURN 9 - - - - TUNER DVD VCR DISC OK MENU 7 While the MINUTE space is flashing, press o or p until the minute appears.
E9000(P01-54).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:51 AM Page 32 32 Language (VCR) Follow the steps below to change the language of the VCR on-screen displays and menus. STANDBY-ON 1 TIMER SET Press VCR, then press DISC/MENU. REC AUDIO/ BAND SUBTITLE DISPLAY C-RESET TIMER PROGRAMMING AUTO REPEAT [OFF] CHANNEL SET UP CLOCK SET LANGUAGE SELECT AUDIO OUT TV STEREO [ON] SAP Press o or p to choose LANGUAGE SELECT, then press B.
E9000(P01-54).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:51 AM Page 33 VCR Status Displays 33 You may access status displays by pressing DISPLAY on the remote.The displays may include the current time, channel, and other information. STANDBY-ON 1 TIMER SET Press DISPLAY. The COUNT display will appear for five seconds. After five seconds, only the real-time tape counter will appear.This counter shows you the elapsed playing time of the tape (from the point at which the counter was set to zero).
E9000(P01-54).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:51 AM Page 34 34 Videotape Recording Read and follow the steps below to record a television program onto a videotape. Before you begin, make sure the System is in VCR mode. Press VCR so the red VCR light appears on the front of the System. 1 2 3 Turn on the TV and set it to channel 3 or 4 or the Video In channel. If you connected the System to the TV using the supplied audio and video cables, select your TV’s Video In channel. Details are on page 11.
E9000(P01-54).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:51 AM Page 35 Recording One Channel/Watching Another 35 1 2 3 4 5 6 Press VCR, then press REC I to record the current TV channel. Details are on page 34. Press VCR/TV once to put the System in TV position. STANDBY-ON TIMER SET 1 SETUP/ PROG REC SUBTITLE DISPLAY ANGLE ZOOM C-RESET SKIP/ CH SKIP/ CH CLEAR TITLE Use the TV remote control to select the channel you want to watch at the TV.
E9000(P01-54).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:51 AM Page 36 36 One-Touch Recording One-Touch Recording (OTR) lets you set a timed recording 30 minutes to eight hours long. Before you begin: ● Place the System in VCR mode. Press VCR so the red VCR light appears on the front of the System. ● Select a recording speed (SP, SLP) with the MODE/SPEED button. ● Put a videotape in the cassette compartment. Make sure the tape’s record tab is intact and the tape is long enough to record the program(s).
E9000(P01-54).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:51 AM Page 37 Rerecording (Tape Duplication) 37 These instructions show you how to copy videotapes.The illustration uses two MRD500 Systems. Other VCRs or Camcorders may operate differently. 3. RF coaxial cable from the TV ANTENNA OUT jack of System 2 to the TV’s ANTENNA IN Jack System 2 (Records tape) OUT IN FL AM Y VCR IN Pb/Cb Pr/Cr ANTENNA 75Ω COMPONENT VIDEO OUT DVD/ VCR OUT FR C ANTENNA 75Ω 1.
E9000(P01-54).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:51 AM Page 38 38 Timer Recording Follow these steps to program the System’s VCR to record TV programs while you’re away. Before you begin: ● Set up the TV channels at the System. Details are on page 28. ● Set the clock. Details are on pages 30-31. ● Put a tape in the cassette compartment. Make sure the tape’s record tab is intact and the tape is long enough to record the program(s). If the end of the tape is reached during a Timer Recording, recording will stop.
E9000(P01-54).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:51 AM Page 39 Timer Recording (cont’d) 39 5 Press o or p until the month appears beside DATE. Then, press B. Next, press o or p until the day appears.Then, press B. The day of the week will appear. You cannot record more than one year in advance.
E9000(P01-54).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:51 AM Page 40 40 Timer Recording (cont’d) 9 Press o or p to select a recording tape speed. The arrow will appear beside your choice.The selected speed will flash beside REC SPEED. Tape speed details are on page 77.
E9000(P01-54).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:51 AM Page 41 DVD to Videotape Duplication 41 Follow the steps below to copy a DVD to a videotape. This will be possible only if the DVD is not copy protected. Before you begin: ● Put a videotape in the cassette compartment. Make sure the tape’s record tab is intact and the tape is long enough to record the DVD. ● Put the DVD you want to copy in the disc tray. ● Press VCR so the red VCR light appears on the front of the System. ● Turn on the TV.
E9000(P01-54).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:51 AM Page 42 42 Repeat Play Follow the steps below to play a videotape repeatedly. 1 Press VCR, then press DISC/MENU. STANDBY-ON TIMER SET SETUP/ PROG AUDIO/ BAND SUBTITLE ANGLE -MENUREC B TIMER PROGRAMMING AUTO REPEAT [OFF] CHANNEL SET UP CLOCK SET LANGUAGE SELECT AUDIO OUT TV STEREO [ON] SAP DISPLAY ZOOM C-RESET SKIP/ CH SKIP/ CH CLEAR TITLE MODE/SPEED RETURN 1 TUNER DVD VCR DISC OK MENU 2 Press o or p to select AUTO REPEAT.
E9000(P01-54).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:51 AM Page 43 Tape Counter 43 Follow the steps below to reset the VCR’s real-time tape counter to zero at a tape location you want to refer to later. STANDBY-ON 1 2 TIMER SET Press VCR, then play, fast forward, or rewind a tape to the location that you would like to refer to later. Press STOP C to stop the tape. Press DISPLAY to see the status display.
E9000(P01-54).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:51 AM Page 44 44 Time Search, Index Search Time Search Follow the steps below to search forward or backward on a tape a specific length of time.There must be a tape in the cassette compartment. 1 STANDBY-ON TIMER SET SETUP/ PROG Press VCR, then press SEARCH MODE until the TIME SEARCH screen appears.
E9000(P01-54).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:51 AM Page 45 Special Effects Playback 45 ● Before you begin, press VCR so the red VCR light appears on the front of the System. STANDBY-ON Forward and Reverse Searching (SP/LP/SLP) 1 2 During tape playback, press and release FF g or REW h. A fast forward or reverse picture search will begin. 2 SETUP/ PROG REC AUDIO/ BAND SUBTITLE DISPLAY ANGLE ZOOM C-RESET SKIP/ CH SKIP/ CH CLEAR TITLE MODE/SPEED To return to playback, press PLAY B.
E9000(P01-54).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:51 AM Page 46 46 Automatic Operation Features The following tape features are available in VCR mode. Press VCR so the red VCR light is on, if necessary. Automatic Playback When you put a tape in the System, the power will come on. If the tape’s record tab is missing, playback will begin. If a timer recording is set and the TIMER REC light is flashing, the power will not come on automatically when you insert a tape with the record tab intact.
E9000(P01-54).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:51 AM Page 47 Multi-Channel Television Sound 47 Your System can play tapes recorded in Hi-Fi (high fidelity) stereo, which produces a crisp, clear sound from the left and right audio channels.Your System also can play tapes recorded in a second audio (usually, that means your program is recorded in a second language). Of course, your System will play tapes recorded in monaural (singlesource) sound as well.
E9000(P01-54).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:51 AM Page 48 48 Hi-Fi Stereo Multi-Channel Television Sound system broadcasts are recorded in Hi-Fi stereo.To play in Hi-Fi stereo the tapes recorded in Hi-Fi stereo, follow these steps. 1 SETUP/ PROG Press VCR, then press DISC/MENU. REC AUDIO/ BAND SUBTITLE DISPLAY SKIP/ CH SKIP/ CH CLEAR TITLE MODE/SPEED RETURN TUNER 4 DVD VCR DISC OK MENU STOP Press o or p to select AUDIO OUT. Then, press B.
E9000(P01-54).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:51 AM Page 49 Digital Sound, Surround Sound 49 Digital Sound DISC Digital Sound lets you enjoy special sound effects that have preset equalizer settings, providing the best music reproduction.The default setting of the System is OPTIMAL. 1 OK MENU STOP Press SOUND repeatedly to select OPTIMAL, CLASSIC, POP, or JAZZ. The selected Digital Sound light will appear on the front of the System.
E9000(P01-54).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:51 AM Page 50 50 Delay Time Set the delay time for the Center and Rear (Surround) speakers to suit your listening position. If you usually sit closer to the Center speaker than the Front speakers, increase the Center delay time to improve the Surround Sound effect. If you plan to sit closer to the Rear speakers than the Front speakers, increase the Rear delay time. 1 2 Press DVD to put the System in DVD mode. The red DVD light will be on the front of the System.
E9000(P01-54).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:51 AM Page 51 Delay Time (cont’d) 51 5 Press p to select 5.1CH, then press OK. STANDBY-ON TIMER SET 9 AUDIO 5.1CH SETUP/ PROG REC AUDIO/ BAND SUBTITLE DISPLAY ANGLE ZOOM C-RESET DELAY TIME BALANCE SKIP/ CH SKIP/ CH CLEAR TITLE OK MODE/SPEED RETURN TUNER DVD VCR DISC 6 5-8 OK MENU DELAY TIME will be selected. Press OK.
E9000(P01-54).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:51 AM Page 52 52 Speaker Balance You can test the volume balance of each speaker with this procedure. 1 2 Press DVD to put the System in DVD mode. The red DVD light will appear on the front of the System. Press STOP C to stop Disc play if necessary. Press SETUP/PROG. The QUICK SETUP screen will appear.
E9000(P01-54).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:51 AM Page 53 Speaker Balance (cont’d) 53 6 Press p to select BALANCE, then press OK. STANDBY-ON TIMER SET 11 AUDIO OK BALANCE TEST FRONT(L) CENTER FRONT(R) SUB WOOFER SURROUND(R) SURROUND(L) 0dB 0dB 0dB 0dB 0dB 0dB SETUP/ PROG REC AUDIO/ BAND SUBTITLE DISPLAY ANGLE ZOOM C-RESET SKIP/ CH SKIP/ CH CLEAR TITLE MODE/SPEED RETURN TUNER DVD VCR DISC 7 TEST will be selected. Press OK.
E9000(P01-54).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:51 AM Page 54 54 DVD Disc Menus DVDs contain menus that describe the contents of the DVD or allow you to customize DVD playback. For example, the menu may offer choices for subtitle languages, special features, or scene selection.To use the DVD Disc menu and select playback features, follow these steps. 1 2 3 STANDBY-ON TIMER SET SETUP/ PROG REC Press DVD to put the System in DVD mode. The red DVD light will appear on the front of the System.
E9000(P55-84).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:49 AM Page 55 Fast Forward/Reverse Search 55 1 2 Press DVD to put the System in DVD mode.The red DVD light will appear on the front of the System. SETUP/ PROG During playback, press FF g or REW h. Use FF g for a forward search. Press REW h for a reverse search. ● During DVD playback, pressing FF g or REW h will forward or reverse the picture at two, eight, 50, or 100 times the normal playback speed.
E9000(P55-84).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:49 AM Page 56 56 Title/Chapter Playback,Time Playback Title/Chapter Playback 1 2 3 With a DVD in the System, press DVD. STANDBY-ON TIMER SET AUDIO/ BAND SETUP/ PROG During DVD playback, press SEARCH MODE until CH (for Chapter) or TT (for Title) appears on the TV screen.The number of available Titles or Chapters will appear at the right ( /4, for example). Enter the Title or Chapter number using the Number buttons. The selected Title or Chapter will start to play.
E9000(P55-84).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:49 AM Page 57 Track Playback 57 There are three ways to play an Audio CD at a specific Track: Use the Number buttons, the SEARCH MODE button, or SKIP i /CH o and SKIP j /CH p. ● Before you begin, press DVD so the red DVD light appears on the front of the System.
E9000(P55-84).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:49 AM Page 58 58 Paused and Step-by-Step Playback, Resume Paused and Step-by-Step Playback 1 2 3 4 Press DVD to make sure the System is in DVD mode. STANDBY-ON TIMER SET SETUP/ PROG During Disc playback, press PAUSE k. Play will pause and the sound will be muted. REC SUBTITLE DISPLAY ANGLE ZOOM C-RESET SKIP/ CH When playing a DVD, press PAUSE k repeatedly to see the picture advance one frame (or step) at a time. The sound will remain mute.
E9000(P55-84).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:49 AM Page 59 Repeat, A-B Repeat 59 Repeat 1 2 SKIP/ CH Press DVD to put the System in DVD mode. During DVD or Audio CD playback, press REPEAT until the repeat mode you want appears on the TV. On a DVD, select Chapter,Title, or Off. On an Audio CD, select TRACK, ALL (all Tracks on the Disc), or OFF. Selecting a new Track, Chapter, or Title will cancel repeat playback.
E9000(P55-84).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:49 AM Page 60 60 Markers Use Markers to remember your favorite places on an Audio CD or DVD.To set the Markers, follow these steps. ● Before you begin, place the System in DVD mode. Press DVD so the red DVD light appears on the front of the System. 1 Play the Disc to within 30 seconds prior to the point at which you want to set the Marker. During playback, press SEARCH MODE until the Markers appear at the top of the TV screen.
E9000(P55-84).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:49 AM Page 61 Subtitles, Camera Angles 61 Subtitles You can select a language for DVD subtitles during playback.You can select only languages that are available on the DVD. 1 2 STANDBY-ON TIMER SET SETUP/ PROG Press DVD. REC AUDIO/ BAND SUBTITLE DISPLAY ANGLE ZOOM 2 C-RESET During playback, press SUBTITLE to select a subtitle language. The number of available languages appears at the right of the subtitle display.
E9000(P55-84).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:49 AM Page 62 62 Slow Motion, Zoom Slow Motion 1 2 Press PAUSE F during DVD playback. STANDBY-ON TIMER SET AUDIO/ BAND SETUP/ PROG Press FF D or REW h. Slow motion playback will begin. Press FF D or REW h repeatedly during slow motion playback to play the DVD forward or backward at 1/16, 1/8, or 1/2 the normal speed.
E9000(P55-84).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:49 AM Page 63 Programs, Random Play 63 Programs You may determine the order in which Audio CD Tracks will play.You also can program MP3 or JPEG files to play in a special order, including those on a Picture CD.To set a Program, follow these steps. 1 2 STANDBY-ON TIMER SET SETUP/ PROG REC Press DVD to make sure the System is in DVD mode. AUDIO/ BAND SUBTITLE DISPLAY ANGLE ZOOM C-RESET SKIP/ CH While play is stopped, press MODE/SPEED.
E9000(P55-84).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:49 AM Page 64 64 Parental Controls Password Parental Controls prevents viewing of DVDs that exceed your rating limits.This feature will not limit viewing if the DVD is not rated or coded. Check your DVDs and settings before letting children access the System. Follow these steps to change your password. 1 2 3 STANDBY-ON TIMER SET SETUP/ PROG Press DVD to put the System in DVD mode.The red DVD light will be on. Press STOP C to stop Disc playback.
E9000(P55-84).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:49 AM Page 65 Parental Levels 65 Follow these steps to set the rating level for your DVDs. DVDs whose ratings exceed the level you set will not play. STANDBY-ON 1 2 3 TIMER SET Press DVD to put the System in DVD mode. The red DVD light will be on. Press STOP C to stop Disc playback if necessary. Press SETUP/PROG. The QUICK SETUP screen will appear. Press B to select CUSTOM at the top of the menu, then press OK. This menu will appear.
E9000(P55-84).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:49 AM Page 66 66 Audio Language, Stereo Sound Audio Language You can select a language for DVDs during playback if multiple languages are available. 1 2 STANDBY-ON TIMER SET SETUP/ PROG Press DVD to put the System in DVD mode. The red DVD light will appear on the front of the System. During DVD playback, press AUDIO/BAND repeatedly to choose one of the available languages. The new audio will be heard.The display will disappear after about five seconds.
E9000(P55-84).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:49 AM Page 67 MP3/JPEG/Picture CD Playback 67 The DVD Player will play MP3 or JPEG files that you record and finalize on a CD-RW (Compact Disc-Rewritable) or CD-R (Compact Disc-Recordable). These Discs may contain pictures in a JPEG format or audio Tracks in an MP3 format. For example, you may have photographic film developed by a retailer that places the pictures on a CD-R (or Picture CD) for you. These pictures may be in JPEG format.
E9000(P55-84).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:49 AM Page 68 68 MP3/JPEG/Picture CD Displays You can review MP3, JPEG, and Picture CD information during playback. ● Before you begin, make sure the System is in DVD mode. Press DVD so the red DVD light appears on the front of the System. 1 2 Press DISPLAY during playback. The current Track/File name will show on the TV screen. STANDBY-ON TIMER SET SETUP/ PROG REC AUDIO/ BAND SUBTITLE DISPLAY ANGLE ZOOM C-RESET Press DISPLAY again.
E9000(P55-84).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:49 AM Page 69 Display 69 You can change the TV Aspect,Angle Icon, and Automatic Power Off features of the DVD Player in the Display menu. STANDBY-ON 1 2 3 TIMER SET Press DVD to put the System in DVD mode.The red DVD light will appear on the front of the System. AUDIO/ BAND SETUP/ PROG REC When Disc play is stopped, press SETUP/PROG. The QUICK SETUP screen will appear. Press B to select CUSTOM at the top of the menu, then press OK.This menu will appear.
E9000(P55-84).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:49 AM Page 70 70 Language You can use the LANGUAGE settings to select different languages for the Audio or Subtitles of DVDs, as well as languages for DVD Disc menus and the menus of the DVD Player SETUP menus. 1 2 3 Press DVD to put the System in DVD mode.The red DVD light will appear on the front of the System.
E9000(P55-84).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:49 AM Page 71 Language (cont’d) 71 6 Press o or p to select a language, then press OK. The language list continues on multiple screens. Press o or p to move to the other screens if necessary to find your language. ● If you select OTHER for AUDIO, SUBTITLE, or DISC MENU, press four Number buttons to enter the code for the language you desire. Use the Language Codes below.
E9000(P55-84).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:49 AM Page 72 72 Audio Change Audio settings based on other equipment you connected to the System or according to your Disc sound features.These settings only affect the Disc Audio playback from the DVD Player of the System. 1 2 3 STANDBY-ON TIMER SET SETUP/ PROG Press DVD to put the System in DVD mode.The red DVD light will appear on the front of the System. REC AUDIO/ BAND Press B to select CUSTOM at the top of the menu, then press OK. This menu will appear.
E9000(P55-84).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:49 AM Page 73 On-Screen Displays 73 DVD Display 1 2 Press DVD to put the System in DVD mode.The red DVD light will appear on the front of the System. STANDBY-ON TIMER SET SETUP/ PROG Press DISPLAY repeatedly to see the following displays during DVD playback.
E9000(P55-84).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:49 AM Page 74 74 Black Level Black Level Adjust Black Level to brighten the DVD picture during playback. 1 2 Press DVD to ensure the System and the remote are in DVD mode.The red DVD light will appear on the front of the System. SETUP/ PROG REC AUDIO/ BAND SUBTITLE DISPLAY ANGLE ZOOM C-RESET During DVD playback, press MODE/SPEED so the Black Level icon shows in the top left corner of the TV screen.
Selecting Radio Stations 75 1 Press TUNER to select Tuner mode. The red TUNER light will appear on the front of the System.The current radio frequency (station number) will appear on the display panel. STANDBY-ON TIMER SET 2 SETUP/ PROG AUDIO/ BAND DISPLAY TITLE MODE/SPEED ANGLE ZOOM C-RESET SKIP/ CH 2 3 SUBTITLE REC SKIP/ CH CLEAR Press AUDIO/BAND to select FM or AM. RETURN TUNER DVD VCR DISC OK MENU Press { or B to select a preset radio station.
E9000(P55-84).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:49 AM Page 76 76 Preset Radio Stations Automatic Presetting You can store up to 40 preset radio stations automatically by following these steps. 1 2 Press TUNER to select Tuner mode. The red TUNER light will appear on the front of the System. Press and hold SETUP/PROG until AUTO appears on the System’s display panel, then release SETUP/PROG. The System will start scanning for stations. FM stations will be set first, followed by AM stations.
E9000(P55-84).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:49 AM Page 77 Glossary, Specifications 77 Glossary AUDIO IN/OUT Jacks: jacks that receive audio from another source (IN) or send audio to another system (OUT).These jacks are red (right) and white (left). Automatic Channel Setup: process in which the VCR memorizes TV channels.When you press SKIP i/CH o or SKIP j/CH p in VCR mode, you only scan through TV channels you receive. Cable Box/DBS Output Channel: 03 or 04.
E9000(P55-84).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:49 AM Page 78 78 Helpful Hints Cleaning the System • Wipe the front panel and other exterior surfaces of the System with a soft, slightly damp cloth. • Never use a solvent, thinner, benzene, or alcohol to clean the System. Do not spray insecticide liquid near the System. Such chemicals may discolor the surface or damage the System. Cleaning a Disc • Use a soft, dry cloth to wipe the Disc. • Wipe the Disc in a straight line from the center to the edge.
E9000(P55-84).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:49 AM Page 79 Helpful Hints (cont’d) 79 There is no sound or sound is poor. • Connect the audio cables firmly. Make sure the cables are connected to the AUDIO IN jacks on the TV or Stereo. Details are on pages 11-14. • Check the audio settings of the DVD Player. Details are on page 72. • Check the audio settings of the DVD. For example, you may have selected “soundtrack” playback or an unavailable sound setting (such as Dolby Digital). Details are on pages 66 and 72.
E9000(P55-84).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:49 AM Page 80 80 Helpful Hints (cont’d) Power Failure • VCR timer recordings, clock setting, language selection, and channel setup may be lost if the power fails. See pages 28-32 to set up the channels, clock, and language again. See pages 38-40 to reprogram your timer recordings. The VCR will not record a TV program. • Put the System in VCR mode. Press VCR or SOURCE so the red VCR light appears on the front of the System.
E9000(P55-84).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:49 AM Page 81 Helpful Hints (cont’d) 81 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 pressing STOP/EJECT C A on the front of the System. • Gently push on the center of the tape when putting it in the VCR. Never force the tape into the VCR. • If a timer recording is set, you cannot insert a tape without a record tab. You cannot remove the tape.
E9000(P55-84).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:49 AM Page 82 82 Limited Warranty MAGNAVOX AUDIO SYSTEM One Year Free Exchange This product must be carried in for an exchange. WHO IS COVERED? You must have proof of purchase to exchange the product. A sales receipt or other document showing that you purchased the product is considered proof of purchase. Attach it to this owner’s manual and keep both nearby. WHAT IS COVERED? Warranty coverage begins the day you buy your product.
E9000(P55-84).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:49 AM Page 84 84 Information Index a-b repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 a-b repeat button . . . . . . . . . . . .22, 59 ac power cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 am/fm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 angle button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22, 61 angle icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 antenna connections (am/fm) . . . . . .16 arrow buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 audio/band button . . . . . . . .
