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Magnavox MRD120 User Manual

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S M A R T . V E R Y S M A R T .
MRD120
DVD VIDEO DIGITAL SUROUND SYSTEM
Read this manual first!
Return
Congratulations on purchasing this Magnavox product.
your Warranty
We've included everything you need to get started.
Registration Card
If you have any problems, Magnavox Representatives can
within 10 days
help you get the most from your new product by explaining:
• Hookups,
• First Time Setup, and
• Feature Operation.
Do not attempt to return this product to the store.
For fast help, call us first!
1-800-705-2000
Thank you for making Magnavox a part of your home!
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8239 300 30533
001-037-MRD120-37-Eng3
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1/6/04, 4:19 PM

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  • Page 1 User guide S M A R T . V E R Y S M A R T . MRD120 DVD VIDEO DIGITAL SUROUND SYSTEM Read this manual first! Return Congratulations on purchasing this Magnavox product. your Warranty We’ve included everything you need to get started. Registration Card If you have any problems, Magnavox Representatives can within 10 days...
  • Page 2 Return your Warranty Registration card today to ensure you receive all the benefits you’re entitled to. • Once your Magnavox purchase is • So complete and return the Warranty registered, you’re eligible to receive all Registration Card enclosed with your the privileges of owning a Magnavox purchase at once, and take advantage product.
  • Page 3 Visit our World Wide Web Site at http://www.magnavox.com Congratulations on your purchase, and welcome to the “family!” Dear Magnavox product owner: Thank you for your confidence in Magnavox.You’ve selected one of the best-built, best-backed products available today. And we’ll do everything in our power to keep you happy with your purchase for many years to come.

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified Keep these instructions. by the manufacturer or sold with Heed all warnings. the apparatus.When a cart is used, use caution when moving Follow all instructions. the cart/apparatus combination Do not use this apparatus near to avoid injury from tip-over.

  • Page 5: Important Note

    CAUTION Canada Use of controls or adjustments or English: performance of procedures other This digital apparatus does not exceed the than herein may result in hazardous Class B limits for radio noise emissions radiation exposure or other unsafe from digital apparatus as set out in the operation.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    TV ......17 Dimming system’s display screen ....31 Setting the TV shape ........17 Using the remote to operate ‘Philips’ Step 3: Setting the speakers ......18 television ............... 32 Test Tone - turning on/off ......18 Setting the Sleep timer ........

  • Page 7: General Information

    10 cm AM loop antenna (4 inches) of free space all around the player for adequate ventilation. 10 cm (4 inches) PHILIPS 10 cm 10 cm (4 inches) (4 inches) DVD Home Cinema System Care of disc –...

  • Page 8: Connections

    Connections Step 1: Placing the speakers and subwoofer Center speaker Front Speaker Front Speaker (Left) (Right) Rear Speaker Passive Rear Speaker Subwoofer (Left) (Right) Helpful Hints: For best possible surround sound, all the – To avoid magnetic interference, do not speakers (except subwoofer) should be position the front speakers too close to placed at the same distance from the...

  • Page 9: Step 2: Connecting Speakers And Subwoofer

    Connections Step 2: Connecting speakers and subwoofer Center Front Speaker Front Speaker Speaker (Left) (Right) FRONT FRONT FRONT REAR REAR SUBWOOFER RIGHT LEFT CENTER RIGHT LEFT Passive Subwoofer Rear Speaker Rear Speaker (Right) (Left) Connect the supplied speaker systems using the fixed speaker cables by matching the colors of the jacks and speaker cables.

  • Page 10: Step 3: Connecting Tv

    Connections Step 3: Connecting TV Option 1 Option 2 OOFER OOFER IMPORTANT! IMPORTANT! – You only need to make one video The progressive scan video quality is connection from the following only possible when using Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y, options, depending on the and a progressive scan TV is required.

  • Page 11: Using S-Video Jack

    Connections Option 3 Option 4 ANT IN RF coaxial cable to TV Back of RF Modulator (example only) INT IN TO TV AUDIO IN VIDEO CH3 CH4 Antenna or Cable TV signal OOFER REAR SUBWOOFER LEFT IMPORTANT! IMPORTANT! If S-Video is used for DVD playback, If your TV only has a single Antenna In the system’s VIDEO OUT setting will jack (labeled as 75 ohm or RF In,) you...

  • Page 12: Step 4: Connecting Fm/Am Antennas

    Connections Step 4: Connecting FM/AM Step 5: Connecting the antennas power cord fix the claw into the slot antenna FRONT FRONT FRONT REAR REAR SUBWOOFER RIGHT LEFT CENTER RIGHT LEFT antenna ~ AC MAINS Power Outlet After everything is connected Connect the supplied AM loop antenna to the AM jack.

  • Page 13: Connections (Optional)

    Connections (optional) Connecting a VCR or Connecting digital audio Cable/Satellite Box equipment DIGITAL IN TO TV VIDEO VCR or S-VIDEO Cable/ Satellite Box AUDIO (for example) CD Recorder FRONT FRONT FRONT REAR REAR SUBWOOFER FRONT FRONT FRONT REAR REAR SUBWOOFER RIGHT LEFT CENTER...

  • Page 14: Functional Overview

    (see page 21) – TUNER: tunes the radio frequency up/down. (see pages 30) – TV: selects previous/next channel on Philips TV (on remote only.) 7 Ç STOP – Exits an operation. – DISC: stops playback or clears a program.

  • Page 15: Control Buttons Available On The Remote Only

    Logic II) or stereo mode. (see page 31) – Switches to standby mode. ^ SOUND – In TV mode, switches Philips TV on/off. – Selects a sound effect. (see page 31) * = Press and hold the button for more than two seconds.

  • Page 16: Step 1: Inserting Batteries Into The Remote Control

    Step 1: Inserting batteries Step 2: Setting the TV into the remote IMPORTANT! control Make sure you have completed all the necessary connections. (See pages 10–11 “Connecting TV”.) Press SOURCE control until “DISC” appears on the display panel (or press DISC on the remote.) Turn on the TV and set to the correct video-in channel.

  • Page 17: Selecting The Color System That Corresponds To Your Tv

    Getting Started Selecting the color system that Setting the TV shape corresponds to your TV Set the aspect ratio of the DVD Player In order for a DVD to play on this DVD according to the TV you have connected. system, the color system of the DVD, the The format you select must be available TV and the DVD player should match.

  • Page 18: Step 3: Setting The Speakers

    Getting Started {CNTR DELAY} – Select this to set the Step 3: Setting the speakers delay time in relation to the listening You can adjust the delay time (center and position/distance for the center speaker rear speakers only) and volume level for (5ms, 3ms, 2ms, 1ms or OFF.) individual speakers.

  • Page 19: Step 4: Setting Language Preferences

    Getting Started Step 4: Setting language Audio, Subtitle and Disc menu language preferences In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU. You can select your preferred language Use the 1 2 3 4 keys on the remote settings so that this DVD system will to navigate in the menu.

  • Page 20: Disc Operations

    Disc Operations IMPORTANT! Region Codes – If the inhibit icon (or X) DVDs must be labeled for ALL appears on the TV screen regions or for Region 1 in order when a button is pressed, it to play on this DVD system. You means the function is not cannot play discs that are labeled available on the current disc or at...

  • Page 21: Using The Disc Menu

    Disc Operations Using the Disc Menu Basic playback controls Depending on the disc, a menu may Pausing playback appear on the TV screen once you load in Press ÉÅ. the disc. To resume normal playback, press ÉÅ again. To select a playback feature or item Use the 1 2 3 4 keys or numeric Selecting another track/chapter keypad (0-9) on the remote, then press...

  • Page 22: Selecting Various Repeat Functions

    Disc Operations Selecting various repeat Program favorite tracks functions (audio CDs and VCDs) You can play the contents of the disc in Repeat play mode the order you want by programming the order of the tracks to be played. Up to 99 While playing a disc, press REPEAT to tracks can be stored.

  • Page 23: Using The Menu Bar To Program

    Disc Operations Using the menu bar to Playing MP3/Picture disc program (Kodak, JPEG) IMPORTANT! IMPORTANT! You have to turn on your TV and set You have to turn on your TV and set to the correct Video In channel. (See to the correct Video In channel.

  • Page 24: Dvd Setup Menu Options

    DVD Setup Menu Options Using the menu bar SUBTITLE Select a subtitle language available on the DVD. You can continue a number of operations AUDIO directly via the multiple menu bars on the DVD : Select an audio soundtrack language available on the DVD.

  • Page 25: Using The Setup Menu

    DVD Setup Menu Options Using the Setup Menu Setting the video output Choose the type of video output that This DVD setup is carried out via the TV, matches the video connection between enabling you to customize the DVD system the DVD system and your TV.

  • Page 26: Screen Saver - Turning On/Off

    DVD Setup Menu Options Screen Saver – turning on / off Setting the digital output The screen saver will help to prevent Set Digital Output according to the your TV display device from becoming optional audio equipment you connected. damaged. Follow the steps of “Using the Setup Follow the steps of “Using the Setup Menu”...

  • Page 27: Night Mode- Turning On/Off

    DVD Setup Menu Options Night mode – turning on/off Restoring to original settings When activated the night mode, the high Setting the DEFAULT function will reset volume outputs will be softened and low all options and your personal settings to volume outputs will be brought upward the factory defaults, except your to an audible level.

  • Page 28: Restricting Playback By Parental Control

    DVD Setup Menu Options Select a rating level and press OK. Restricting playback by Parental DVDs that are rated above the level Control you selected will not play unless you (only available in region 1 players) enter your four-digit password and Some DVDs may have a parental level choose a higher level rating.

  • Page 29: Changing The Password

    DVD Setup Menu Options Enter the same new four-digit password Changing the password again. You can change the four-digit password used for Parental Control. Enter your four-digit password to play a prohibited PARENTAL disc or if prompted for a password. The PASSWORD __ __ __ __ default password is ‘1234.’...

  • Page 30: Tuner Operations

    Tuner Operations IMPORTANT! Manual presetting Make sure the FM and AM antennas You can choose to store only your are connected. favorite radio stations. Tuning to radio stations Tune to your desired radio station (see “Tuning to a radio station”.) Press TUNER on the remote (or press SOURCE control on front panel) to Press PROG.

  • Page 31: Other Functions

    Other Functions Sound Control Volume control IMPORTANT! Adjust VOLUME control (or press VOL +/-on the remote) to increase For proper surround sound, make sure the speakers and subwoofer are or decrease the volume level. "VOL XX" appears. “XX” denotes the connected (see page 9.) volume level.

  • Page 32: Using The Remote To Operate 'Philips' Television

    Other Functions Using the remote to operate Setting the Sleep Timer ‘Philips’ television The sleep timer enables the system to switch to standby mode automatically at a preset time. Press SLEEP repeatedly until it reaches the desired preset turn-off time.

  • Page 33: Specifications

    Frequency Response 4 Hz – 20 kHz (44.1 kHz) 4 Hz – 22 kHz (48 kHz) 4 Hz – 44 kHz (96 kHz) Digital Output SPDIF (Sony Philips digital interface) Coaxial - PCM IEC 60958 - Dolby Digital IEC 60958, IEC 61937...

  • Page 34: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting WARNING Under no circumstances should you try to repair the system yourself, as this will invalidate the warranty. Do not open the system as there is a risk of electric shock. If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking the system for repair.
  • Page 35 Troubleshooting Problem Solution – Insert a readable disc with the playback side The DVD player does not start playback. facing down. The DVD+R/CD-R must be finalized. (see page 20) – Check the disc type, color system and region code. (see page 20) –...

  • Page 36: Glossary

    Glossary Analog: Sound that has not been turned into MP3: A file format with a sound data numbers. Analog sound varies, while digital compression system. “MP3” is the abbreviation sound has specific numerical values. These of Motion Picture Experts Group 1 (or jacks send audio through two channels, the left MPEG-1) Audio Layer 3.

  • Page 37: Limited Warranty

    RENEWED 90 DAY LIMITED WARRANTY...
  • Page 38 MAGNAVOX S M A R T . V E R Y S M A R T . 12nc: 8239 300 30542 First connect ... MRD120 P r /C r P b /C b Front Speaker Front Speaker Center Composite (left) Speaker (right) video cable...

  • Page 39: Playing A Disc

    Playing a disc PLAY/PAUSE STOP PROG PHONES STANDBY-ON OPEN/CLOSE PREV NEXT SOURCE VOLUME Make sure your DVD system and TV are connected and turned on! Press DISC on the remote control. You can also press the SOURCE button on the front panel until “DISC”...
  • Page 40 MAGNAVOX A Division of Philips Electronics North America Corporation, Knoxville, Tennessee 37914-1810, USA Meet Magnavox at the Internet http://www.magnavox.com MRD120 CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 8239 300 30533 IB8463T001 Printed In China SgpJP-0402/37-1 8239 300 30533 001-037-MRD120-37-Eng 18/03/2004, 02:20 PM...

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