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Magnavox MDV434K User Manual

Magnavox MDV434K User Manual

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S M A R T . V E R Y S M A R T .
MDV434K
01-37 MDV434K_Eng_552
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04/02/05, 4:13 PM

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  • Page 1 S M A R T . V E R Y S M A R T . MDV434K 01-37 MDV434K_Eng_552 04/02/05, 4:13 PM...

  • Page 2: General Information

    (box), polystyrene foam (buffer) and polyethylene (bags, protective foam sheet). Your DVD player consists of materials which can be recycled and reused if disassembled by a specialised company. Please observe the local regulations...
  • Page 3 PICTURE PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE USER SWITCH THE CONNECTION TO THE ‘STANDARD DEFINITION’ OUTPUT. IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING OUR TV SET COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 525p AND 625p DVD PLAYER, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER.’ 04/02/05, 4:13 PM...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Changing the Audio Language ... Subtitles ... Special VCD & SVCD Features ... 19-20 Playback Control (PBC) ... Preview ... Playing MP3/JPEG/Kodak Picture CD ... 21 General Operation ... Selecting a folder and track/file ... Special picture disc features ... 22 Preview Function ...
  • Page 5 DVD Menu Options General Setup menu ... 24-25 Locking/Unlocking the disc for viewing ... Dimming system’s display screen ... Programming disc tracks ... OSD Language ... Screen Saver - turning on/off ... Sleep ... Audio Setup Menu ... 26-28 Analogue output ... Digital Audio Setup ...

  • Page 6: Supplied Accessories

    01-37 MDV434K_Eng_552 Do not block the vents – Do not operate the DVD Player in an enclosed cabinet, allow about 10 cm (4 inch) of free space all around the player for adequate ventilation.

  • Page 7: Connections

    (or labeled as A/V In, Video In, Composite or Baseband) on the TV (cable supplied). To hear the sound of this DVD Player through your TV, use the audio cables (white/red) to connect AUDIO OUT (L/...

  • Page 8: Using An Accessory Rf Modulator

    Using an accessory RF modulator Use the composite video cable (yellow) to connect the DVD Player’s CVBS jack to the video input jack on the RF modulator. Use the RF coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the RF modulator to your TV’s RF jack.

  • Page 9: Optional: Connecting To An Audio System

    Connect the COAXIAL jack of the DVD Player to the corresponding Digital Audio In jack on your Receiver (cable not supplied). Set the DVD Player’s Digital Output to PCM-ONLY or ALL depending on the capabilities of your Receiver (see page 26 “Digital Output”).

  • Page 10: Functional Overview

    Functional Overview Front and Rear Panels STANDBY-ON B – To switch the DVD Player to Standby mode or ON Disc tray OPEN/CLOSE / – Open/Close the disc tray Display – Shows the current status of the DVD Player – Microphone volume control –...

  • Page 11: Remote Control

    Remote Control POWER B – To switch the DVD player to standby mode or ON 0-9 numerical key pad – Selects numbered items in a menu RETURN/TITLE – To go back to previous menu/show title menu – To search or select previous...

  • Page 12: Getting Started

    RF modulator. If you are using external equipment, (eg. audio system or receiver), turn it on and select the appropriate input source for the DVD Player output. Refer to the equipment owner’s manual for detail. 04/02/05, 4:14 PM...

  • Page 13: Setting Up Progressive Scan Feature (For Progressive Scan Tv Only)

    1) Your TV can accept progressive signals, a progressive scan TV is required. 2) You have connected the DVD player to your TV using Y Pb Pr (see page 7.) Turn on your TV. Turn off your TV progressive scan mode or turn on interlaced mode (refer to your TV user manual.)

  • Page 14: To Deactivate Progressive Manually

    This DVD Player is compatible with both NTSC and PAL. In order for a DVD disc to play on this Player, the colour system of the Disc, the TV and the DVD Player should match. Press SYSTEM MENU. Press 2 repeatedly to select {VIDEO SETUP PAGE}.

  • Page 15: Step 3: Setting Language Preference

    Step 3: Setting language preference You can select your preferred language settings. This DVD Player will automatically switch to the language for you whenever you load a disc. Setting the OSD Language The On-screen language for the system menu will remain as you set it, regardless of various disc languages.

  • Page 16: Disc Operations

    – Video CDs (VCDs) – Super Video CDs (SVCDs) – Digital Video Discs + Recordable[Rewritable] (DVD+R[W]) – Compact Discs (CDs) – MP3 discs, picture (Kodak, JPEG) files on CD-R(W). – JPEG/ISO 9660 format – Maximum 30 characters display. – Supported sampling frequencies : 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz (MPEG-1)

  • Page 17: Basic Playback Controls

    Basic playback controls Unless otherwise stated, all operations described are based on Remote Control use. Pausing playback During playback, press PAUSEÅ. ➜ Playback will pause and sound will be muted. To resume normal playback, press PLAY B. Selecting track/chapter Press S / T or use the numeric keypad (0-9) to key in a track/chapter number.

  • Page 18: Operations For Video Playback

    Disc Operations Operations for video playback (DVD/VCD/SVCD) Using the Disc Menu Depending on the disc, a menu may appear on the TV screen once you load in the disc. To select a playback feature or item Use 1 2 3 4 keys or numeric keypad (0-9) on the remote, then press OK to start playback.

  • Page 19: Special Dvd Features

    Special DVD Features Playing a Title Press DISC MENU. ➜ The disc title menu appears on the TV screen. Use 3 4 1 2 keys or numeric keypad (0-9) to select a play option. Press OK key to confirm. Camera Angle Press ANGLE repeatedly to select different desired angle.

  • Page 20: Preview

    Disc Operations Preview Function (DVD/VCD) The preview function allows you to reduce the picture of 6 tracks enough to display in a full screen. Press PREVIEW. ➜ The preview menu appears on the TV screen. (DVD example) (Video CD example) Press 3 4 to select the PREVIEW type, then press OK.

  • Page 21: Playing Mp3/Jpeg/Kodak Picture Cd

    Playing MP3/JPEG/Kodak Picture IMPORTANT! You have to turn on your TV and set to the correct Video In channel. (See page 12 “Setting up the TV”). General Operation Load a disc. ➜ The disc reading time may exceed 30 seconds due to the complexity of the directory/file configuration.

  • Page 22: Special Picture Disc Features

    Special picture disc features IMPORTANT! You have to turn on your TV and set to the correct Video In channel. (See page 12 “Setting the TV”). Load a Picture disc (Kodak Picture CD, JPEG). ➜ For Kodak disc, the slide show will begin.

  • Page 23: Karaoke Operations

    Video In channel. (See page 12 “Setting up the TV”). General Operation Connect a microphone (not supplied) to MIC on the side panel of the DVD player. Press KARAOKE repeatedly. ➜ ‘MIC ON/OFF’ appears on the TV screen.

  • Page 24: Dvd Menu Options

    DVD Setup Menu Options This DVD Player setup is carried out via the TV, enabling you to customise the DVD Player to suit your particular requirements. General Setup menu In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU. Press 1 2 to select ‘General Setup’ icon.

  • Page 25: Osd Language

    In ‘GENERAL SETUP PAGE’, press 3 4 to highlight {SLEEP}, then press 2. 15 Mins Turn off the DVD Player after 15 minutes. 30 Mins Turn off the DVD Player after 30 minutes. 45 Mins Turn off the DVD Player after 45 minutes.

  • Page 26: Audio Setup Menu

    Stereo Select this option when output delivers sound from only the two front speakers. LT/RT Select this option if your DVD Player is connected to a Dolby Pro Logic decoder. V SURR Allows the DVD player to use virtual surround sound effects.

  • Page 27: Sound Mode

    LPCM Output If you connect the DVD Player to a PCM compatible receiver via the digital terminals, such as coaxial or optical etc, you may need to adjust ‘LPCM Output’. Discs are recorded at a certain sampling rate. The higher the sampling rate, the better the sound quality.

  • Page 28: Night Mode - Turning On/Off

    DVD Setup Menu Options Night Mode - turning on/off In this mode, the high volume outputs are softened and low volume outputs are brought upward to an audible level. It is useful for watching your favourite action movie without disturbing others at night. In ‘AUDIO SETUP PAGE’, press 3 4 to highlight {NIGHT MODE}, then press 2.

  • Page 29: Setting The Tv Display

    Setting the TV Display Set the aspect ratio of the DVD Player according to the TV you have connected. The format you select must be available on the disc. If it is not, the setting for TV display will not affect the picture during playback.

  • Page 30: Picture Setting

    DVD Setup Menu Options Picture Setting This DVD Player provides three predefined sets of picture colour settings and one personal setting which you can define yourself. In ‘VIDEO SETUP PAGE’, press 3 4 to highlight {PICTURE SETTING}, then press STANDARD Select this for standard picture setting.

  • Page 31: Preference Page

    Preference Page Press Ç twice to stop playback (if any), then press SYSTEM MENU. Press 1 2 to select the ‘Preference Setup’ icon. Press OK to confirm. Audio, Subtitle, Disc Menu These menus contain various language options for audio, subtitle and disc menu which may be recorded on the DVD.

  • Page 32: Pbc

    DVD Setup Menu Options Restricting playback by Parental Control - cont’d Press 3 4 to highlight a rating level for the disc inserted and press OK. ➜ To disable Parental controls and have all Discs play, select {8 ADULT}. Use the numeric keypad (0-9) to enter the six-digit password (see page 33 “Changing the password”).

  • Page 33: Changing The Password

    Changing the Password The same password is used for both Parental Control and Disc Lock. Enter your six-digit password when prompted on the screen. The default password is 136 900. In ‘PREFERENCE PAGE’, press 3 4 to highlight {PASSWORD}, then press 2 to select {CHANGE}.

  • Page 34: Troubleshooting

    – Connect DVD Player directly to the TV. – Make sure the disc is compatible with the DVD/ Player. – Ensure that the DVD Player’s TV Type is set to match that of the Disc and your TV. – Adjust the volume.
  • Page 35 – Operations may not be permitted by the disc. Refer to the instructions of the disc jacket. – Use a commonly available cleaning CD/DVD to clean the lens before sending the DVD Player for repair. – Press STOP twice before selecting System Menu.

  • Page 36: Specifications

    Specifications TV STANDARD (PAL/50Hz) (NTSC/60Hz) Number of lines Playback Multistandard (PAL/NTSC) VIDEO PERFORMANCE Video DAC 12 bit, 108mHz YPbPr 0.7 Vpp — 75 ohm Video Output 1Vpp — 75 ohm VIDEO FORMAT Digital Compression MPEG 2 for DVD,SVCD MPEG 1 for VCD 50Hz 60Hz Horiz.

  • Page 37: Glossary

    Analog: Sound that has not been turned into numbers. Analog sound varies, while digital sound has specific numerical values. These jacks send audio through two channels, the left and right. Aspect ratio: The ratio of vertical and horizontal sizes of a displayed image. The horizontal vs. vertical ratio of conventional TVs.

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