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  • Page 1: Dvd Player

    ’ WNER ANUAL MDV412SL DVD PLAYER ALL US AGNAVOX REPRESENTATIVES ARE READY TO HELP YOU WITH ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR NEW PRODUCT E CAN GUIDE YOU THROUGH ONNECTIONS IRST TIME ETUP AND ANY OF THE EATURES E WANT YOU TO START ENJOYING YOUR NEW PRODUCT RIGHT AWAY...
  • Page 2 Return your Warranty Registration card today to ensure you receive all the benefits you’re entitled to. Once your MAGNAVOX purchase is registered, you’re eligible to receive all the privileges of owning a MAGNAVOX product. So complete and return the Warranty Registration Card enclosed with your purchase at once.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Information Index ..............52 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.“Dolby ® ,” “Pro Logic,” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. SmartPicture is a trademark of Philips Consumer Electronics. Copyright 2003 Magnavox. All rights reserved.

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Declaration of Conformity Model Number: MDV412SL Trade Name: Magnavox Responsible Party: Philips Consumer Electronics P.O.

  • Page 5: Safety Information

    Safety Information (cont’d) 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 16. Power Lines – An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other 1. Read instructions. Read all the safety and operating electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such instructions before operating the product.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    6 Introduction Welcome! This Digital Video Disc Player will allow you to enjoy better picture quality, clearer sound, and endless playback features on Digital Video Discs (DVDs). Expanding technology allows you to add options to your viewing - watch a director’s cut of a movie, listen to the producer’s comments, or play your favorite scene repeatedly.

  • Page 7: Playable Discs 7

    DVD or on the Disc case. DVD Player Upgrades If a DVD does not play properly, please contact Magnavox at 1-800-705-2000 for assistance. Due to the inconsistency of Disc formats provided by various Disc manufacturers, your DVD Player may require a playability enhancement.

  • Page 8: General Information

    8 General Information Battery Installation Remove the battery compartment lid on the rear of the remote control by pressing in the tab, then lifting off the lid. Place two AA batteries inside the battery compartment with their + and – ends aligned as indicated. Do not mix old and new batteries or different types of batteries (standard, alkaline, etc.).

  • Page 9: Hookups 9

    Hookups 9 Determining the best possible connection... The capabilities of your existing equipment, especially your TV, will determine your connection possibilities. However, the following guidelines describe which options provide the best picture and sound quality. Component Video provides the best picture quality. Details are on page 13.

  • Page 10: Connecting To A Tv Only

    RF IN Before you begin, make sure you have an RF modulator and extra RF coaxial cables. These are not supplied with the Player, but are available from Magnavox or most consumer electronics retailers. Connect the supplied video cable (which has yellow markings) to the Player’s yellow VIDEO (VIDEO OUT) jack.
  • Page 11 Hookups (cont’d) 11 Connecting to a TV Only TV has a yellow Video In jack Back of TV (example only) RIGHT AUDIO IN LEFT AUDIO IN VIDEO IN RIGHT AUDIO IN LEFT AUDIO IN VIDEO IN Connect the yellow VIDEO (VIDEO OUT) jack of the DVD Player to the corresponding VIDEO IN jack on your TV.
  • Page 12 12 Hookups (cont’d) Connecting to a TV Only TV has an S-Video In Jack Back of TV (example only) RIGHT AUDIO IN LEFT AUDIO IN S-VIDEO IN RIGHT AUDIO IN LEFT AUDIO IN S-VIDEO IN Connect an S-Video cable (not supplied) to the S-VIDEO (VIDEO OUT) jack of the DVD Player and to the TV’s S-VIDEO In jack.
  • Page 13 Hookups (cont’d) 13 Connecting to a TV Only TV has Component Video In Jacks (red, green, and blue) Back of TV (example only) Pr/Cr RIGHT AUDIO IN Pb/Cb LEFT AUDIO IN Pr/Cr RIGHT AUDIO IN Pb/Cb LEFT AUDIO IN Connect the DVD Player’s Y Pb Pr (VIDEO OUT) jacks to the corresponding COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks on the TV.

  • Page 14: Connecting To A Tv And A Two-Channel Stereo

    14 Hookups (cont’d) Connecting to a TV and a two-channel Stereo (Stereo has Dolby ProLogic or right/left Audio In jacks) ® Back of TV Stereo (example only) (example only) VIDEO IN LEFT AUDIO IN VIDEO IN RIGHT AUDIO IN Connect the supplied video cable to the yellow VIDEO (VIDEO OUT) jack of the DVD Player and to the TV’s VIDEO IN jack.
  • Page 15 Hookups (cont’d) 15 Connecting to a TV and a Stereo (Stereo has Dolby Digital or MPEG2) ® Stereo Receiver (example only) Back of TV (example only) VIDEO IN COAXIAL DIGITAL VIDEO IN AUDIO IN Connect the COAXIAL jack of the DVD Player to the COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO IN jack on your Stereo.

  • Page 16: Quick Disc Playback

    16 Quick Disc Playback AUDIO CD VIDEO CD There are many playback features and options available on Discs. After familiarizing yourself with the DVD Player as described on pages 17-19, see pages 20 and following to try additional playback features. Press STANDBY-ON y y or POWER y y to turn on the DVD Player.

  • Page 17: Remote Control Buttons 17

    Remote Control Buttons 17 Number Buttons POWER y y Button Press to select numbered items in a Press to turn on or off (Standby) the menu. During playback, press the power of the DVD Player. Number buttons to select a Chapter (within the current Title) or Track for playback.

  • Page 18: Front Panel

    18 Front Panel STANDBY-ON y y Button Press to turn the DVD Player on or off. STANDBY light This light appears when the Player is in ON light Standby mode, meaning the power is This light appears when the off.To turn on the Player, press the Player’s power is on and the STANDBY-ON y button.

  • Page 19: Rear Panel 19

    Rear Panel 19 AC Power cord Connect to a standard AC power outlet after completing all other connections. S-VIDEO (VIDEO OUT) jack Use an S-video cable (not supplied) to connect this jack to the S-Video In jack of your TV. Details are on page 12. VIDEO (VIDEO OUT) jack Connect the supplied video cable (yellow) here and to the TV’s Video In jack.

  • Page 20: Title/Disc Menus, Chapter/Track Selection

    20 Title/Disc Menus, Chapter/Track Selection Title/Disc menus Press DISC MENU during DVD playback. The main Disc menu (or Root menu) will appear.The menu may list camera angles, spoken language and subtitle options, and Chapters for the Title. Or, if the current Title has a specific Title menu, press the RETURN/TITLE button to access the Title menu.

  • Page 21: Slow Motion, Fast Forward And Fast Reverse 21

    Slow Motion, Fast Forward and Fast Reverse 21 VIDEO CD Slow Motion During Disc playback, press 4 to play the Disc forward at 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, or 1/16 the normal speed. The sound will be mute during slow motion playback. Or, press 3 to play a DVD backward at 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, or 1/16 the normal speed.

  • Page 22: Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback,Time Search

    22 Still Picture/Frame-by-Frame Playback,Time Search VIDEO CD Still Picture/Frame-by-Frame Playback To pause a DVD or Video CD picture, press PAUSE the remote control during playback. Press PAUSE repeatedly to advance the still picture one frame at a time. Press PLAY to resume regular playback.

  • Page 23: Zoom/Reduce, Camera Angle 23

    Zoom/Reduce, Camera Angle 23 VIDEO CD Zoom/Reduce You can reduce or enlarge the video image during playback. Press ZOOM repeatedly during Disc playback to make the picture two, three, or four times larger. Or, keep pressing ZOOM to reduce the picture to 1/2, 1/3, or 1/4 its normal size. Press 341 2 to move around in the enlarged picture.

  • Page 24: Repeat/Shuffle, Repeat A-B

    24 Repeat/Shuffle, Repeat A-B VIDEO CD AUDIO CD Repeat/Shuffle You may play a Chapter,Track,Title, or entire Disc repeatedly. During Disc playback, press REPEAT to choose a Repeat option. Depending on the type of Disc, you may choose to play the Chapter, Track, Title, or ALL (Disc) repeatedly.

  • Page 25: Dvd Audio Language 25

    DVD Audio Language 25 Some DVDs are recorded in multiple languages; some may have extra audio options such as a director’s commentary or a music soundtrack.You can choose the language or the soundtrack that you want to hear by adjusting AUDIO in PREFERENCE PAGE.

  • Page 26: Dvd Subtitle Language

    26 DVD Subtitle Language Some DVDs include subtitles. Choose the language you want for available subtitles by adjusting SUBTITLE in PREFERENCE PAGE.To do so, follow the steps below. Or, the easiest way to choose subtitles is to press the SUBTITLE button on the remote repeatedly during DVD playback.The subtitles will appear in the language you select.

  • Page 27: Dvd Disc Menu Language 27

    DVD Disc Menu Language 27 DVDs have a Disc menu that allows you to choose options such as Audio Language, Subtitles, or other special features. Features vary among DVDs, so the menus are different for every DVD. Some menus may be available in multiple languages.To choose a language for a Disc menu using the PREFERENCE PAGE, follow these steps.

  • Page 28: Parental Password

    28 Parental Password The PARENTAL feature limits viewing of DVDs. You need a password to change the PARENTAL settings or to play Locked Discs.To set your password, follow the steps below. To adjust the PARENTAL level so DVDs cannot play if they exceed that level, see page 30.

  • Page 29: Disc Lock 29

    Disc Lock 29 Not all DVDs are rated or coded by the Disc maker.You can specifically lock or unlock a DVD, regardless of its rating. If you lock a specific DVD, you must enter your password before you can watch the DVD. Password details are on page 28.

  • Page 30: Parental Levels

    30 Parental Levels You can set the Player to block or allow playback according to the DVD movie rating. If someone tries to play a DVD whose rating exceeds the level you selected, PARENTAL VIOLATION may appear on the TV screen. Some DVDs may give you the option of entering your password to allow playback.

  • Page 31: Program 31

    Program 31 AUDIO CD VIDEO CD You may play Tracks or Chapters in an order you specify instead of normal order (1, 2, 3, etc.).The order you set is a Program. For example, if you want to set up an Audio CD so Track 12 will play first, put Track 12 in Program position number one (1).

  • Page 32: Preview

    32 Preview VIDEO CD Some Video CDs or Super Video CDs may contain preview or introductory information. If you are not sure of the contents of a Video CD or its Tracks, use the Preview features to see the content of the Tracks. Not all Video CDs contain this information.

  • Page 33: Navigator 33

    Navigator 33 This DVD Player can play some Compact Disc-Recordable (CD-R) discs that you record on your computer.These CD-Rs may contain pictures in a JPEG format or audio files/tracks in an MP3 format. For example, you may have photographic film developed by a retailer that places the pictures on a CD-R for you.These pictures may be in JPEG format.

  • Page 34: Jpeg And Mp3 Features

    34 JPEG and MP3 Features General Information on CD-R and CD-RWs When you make CDs to play on this DVD Player, the Disc should have at least 6-10 pictures or 2-3 MP3 music files. Make sure there are at least 3 MB (three megabytes) of information on the Disc.The maximum number of files per folder is 500.

  • Page 35: Tv Display 35

    TV Display 35 You may set the DVD Player to display video in one of three formats: Letterbox, Pan & Scan, or Widescreen (16:9).To choose a format, follow these steps.The format you select must be available on the DVD. If it is not, the settings for TV DISPLAY will not affect the picture during playback.

  • Page 36: Smart Picture Tm , Picture Setting

    36 SmartPicture , Picture Setting Just as you can adjust your picture on your TV, you can adjust some picture elements at the DVD Player. Choose a picture setting that best displays the Disc you are playing.This feature is known as Smart Picture and can be adjusted by following these steps.

  • Page 37: Smart Picture Tm , Picture Setting

    SmartPicture , Picture Setting (cont’d) 37 An adjustment scale will appear on the TV screen. Press 1 or 2 to adjust the element you selected. • For BRIGHTNESS, choosing a more positive value brightens the color on the screen and seems to add white to the picture. Choosing a more negative value darkens the colors in the picture.

  • Page 38: Tv Type

    38 TV Type TV Type DVDs are recorded in a color system, usually NTSC or PAL. NTSC is the most common in the United States.Your TV also has a color system. This Player is compatible with NTSC and PAL. However, the color system of the DVD, the TV, and the Player should match.

  • Page 39: Analog Output 39

    Analog Output 39 Use the ANALOG AUDIO SETUP PAGE to adjust some of the Player’s audio settings. Adjust DOWNMIX according to how you connected the Player to your TV and/or Stereo. Balance the volume during playback by adjusting Dynamic Range Control (D.R.C.).

  • Page 40: Digital Output

    40 Digital Output If you connected the DVD Player to a Stereo using the COAXIAL jack as shown on page 15, you need to adjust the DIGITAL OUTPUT (audio) setting as described below. If you are not using the COAXIAL jack, no adjustment is necessary.

  • Page 41: Lpcm Output 41

    LPCM Output 41 If you connected the DVD Player to a Stereo using the COAXIAL jack as shown on page 15, you may need to adjust LPCM OUTPUT. Discs are recorded in a certain sampling rate. The higher the sampling rate, the better the sound quality.

  • Page 42: Sound Mode, 3D Sound

    Sound Mode, 3D Sound Sound Mode Select the sound mode that matches the type of music you play most often. These preset sound modes adjust the frequency bands of the audio to enhance your favorite music style. Press SYSTEM MENU. Press 2 to select the AUDIO SETUP PAGE icon at the top of the menu.

  • Page 43: Display Language, Closed Captions 43

    Display Language, Closed Captions 43 Display Language You can set the DVD Player’s Setup menus and on-screen messages to appear in English, Spanish, or French.These are the only three languages available.This language selection will not affect the languages of DVD Disc or Title menus or any audio, subtitle, or Closed Caption languages.To change the DVD Player’s menu language, follow these steps.

  • Page 44: Screen Saver

    44 Screen Saver The Screen Saver is the moving DVD logo that appears on your TV screen when playback is stopped. It prevents damage to your TV screen caused by leaving a still image on the TV too long. Press SYSTEM MENU. GENERAL SETUP will be selected.

  • Page 45: Dvd Player Defaults 45

    DVD Player Defaults 45 To restore the original settings of the DVD Player, follow the steps below. Press STOP twice to stop Disc playback completely. Press SYSTEM MENU. Press 2 to select the PREFERENCE PAGE icon at the top of the menu, then press OK or 4. Press 4 to select DEFAULT.

  • Page 46: Helpful Hints

    46 Helpful Hints If you are having problems with your product, check this list of problems and possible solutions before requesting service.You may be able to solve the problem yourself. If you need to call a customer service representative, please know the model number and serial number of your product before you call.This information is on the rear of the product.
  • Page 47 Due to the inconsistency of Disc formats provided by various Disc manufacturers, your DVD Player may require a playability enhancement or upgrade. As DVD technology has advanced, these enhancements have become both common and easy to complete. Please contact Magnavox at 1-800-705-2000 for assistance.

  • Page 48: Glossary

    48 Glossary Analog: Sound that has not been turned into numbers. Analog sound varies, while digital sound has specific numerical values. Analog sound is available when you use the red and white audio jacks on your equipment. These jacks send audio through two channels, the left and right. AUDIO OUT Jacks: Jacks on the rear of the DVD Player that send audio to another system (TV, Stereo, etc.).

  • Page 49: Specifications, Language Codes 49

    Specifications, Language Codes 49 Specifications PLAYABLE DISCS AUDIO FORMAT DVD-Video Audio CD Digital Mpeg/ AC-3/ DTS compressed Digital Video CD Super Video CD 16, 20, 24 bits Picture CD MP3-CD fs, 44.1, 48, 96 kHz CD Recordable (CD-R) CD Rewritable (CD-RW) MP3(ISO 9660) 24, 32, 56, 64, 96, 128, DVD Recordable (DVD+R)

  • Page 50: Limited Warranty

    WHICH VARY FROM STATE/PROVINCE TO products also expires. STATE/PROVINCE. When it is necessary for you to ship the product to Magnavox for exchange, you will pay the shipping costs for shipment to TO EXCHANGE YOUR PRODUCT IN THE U.S.A., Magnavox. Magnavox will pay the shipping costs when returning a PUERTO RICO, OR U.S.
  • Page 51 Magnavox’ receipt of the product. *When it is necessary for you to ship the product to Magnavox for exchange, you will pay the shipping costs for shipment to Magnavox. Magnavox will pay the shipping costs when returning a product to you.

  • Page 52: Information Index

    52 Information Index AC power cord ........19 ALL (Digital output) .

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