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Magnavox MDV434 User Manual

Magnavox mdv434 digital video disc player user guide
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S M A R T . V E R Y S M A R T .
MDV434
01-31 MDV434_LA_552a
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02/03/05, 5:26 PM

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  • Page 1 S M A R T . V E R Y S M A R T . MDV434 01-31 MDV434_LA_552a 02/03/05, 5:26 PM...

  • Page 2: General Information

    The packaging has been made easy to separate into two materials: cardboard (box, 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.’ 02/03/05, 5:26 PM...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction Supplied accessories ... 6 Care and safety information ... 6 Connections Connecting TV ... 7-8 Using Composite Video jacks (CVBS) ... Using Component Video jacks (Pr Pb Y) ... Using an accessory RF modulator ... Connecting the power cord ... 8 Optional : Connecting to an Audio System .
  • Page 5 DVD Menu Options General Setup menu ... 21 Dimming system’s display screen ... OSD Language ... Sleep ... Screen Saver - turning on/off ... Audio Setup Menu ... 22-23 Setting the Downmix ... Digital Audio Setup ... Video Setup Menu ... 23-25 TV Type ...

  • Page 6: Supplied Accessories

    Leave the player in the warm environment until the moisture evaporates. Do not block the vents – Do not operate the DVD Player in an enclosed cabinet, allow about 10 cm (4 inches) 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 22 “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 Mains (AC Power Cord) –...

  • 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. PAUSE 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. 04/04/05, 9:59 AM...

  • 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 YPbPr (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

    If you are having trouble playing a certain disc, remove the disc and try a different one. Improper formatted disc will not play on this DVD Player. Playing discs Connect the power cords of the DVD Player and TV (and any optional stereo or AV receiver) to a power outlet.

  • 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 T / S briefly during playback to go to the next chapter/track or to return to the beginning of the current chapter/track respectively.

  • 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 341 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: Playing Mp3/Jpeg (Kodak) Picture Cd

    Disc Operations Playing MP3/JPEG (Kodak) Picture CD IMPORTANT! You have to turn on your TV and set to the correct Video In channel. (See page 12 “Setting up the TV”). Load a Picture disc (Kodak Picture CD, JPEG). ➜ For Kodak disc, the slide show will begin.

  • Page 21: Dvd 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. Press OK to confirm.

  • Page 22: Audio Setup Menu

    Select this to change channel output to stereo which 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. Press 3 4 to select a setting, then press OK to confirm your selection.

  • Page 23: Video Setup Menu

    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’. Discs are recorded at a certain sampling rate. The higher the sampling rate, the better the sound quality.

  • Page 24: Setting The Tv Display

    DVD Setup Menu Options 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 25: Sharpness

    Sharpness You can personalize your picture colour by adjusting sharpness. In ‘VIDEO SETUP PAGE’, press 3 4 to highlight {SHARPNESS}, then press 2. HIGH Choose high to make the picture’s edge sharper. MEDIUM Choose medium to get a standard picture. Choose low to make the picture’s edge softer.

  • Page 26: Preference Page

    DVD Setup Menu Options Preference Page Press Ç twice to stop playback (if any), then press SYSTEM MENU. Press 1 2 to select the ‘Preference Page’ 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 27: Changing The Password

    Changing the Password This feature is used for Parental Control. Enter your six-digit password when prompted on the screen. The default password is 136900. In ‘PREFERENCE PAGE’, press 3 4 to highlight {PASSWORD}, then press 2 to select {CHANGE}. Use the numeric keypad (0-9) to enter your old six-digit password.

  • Page 28: 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 29 – 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 30: Specifications

    Specifications TV STANDARD (PAL/50Hz) (NTSC/60Hz) Number of lines Playback Multistandard (PAL/NTSC) VIDEO PERFORMANCE DA Converter 12 bit, 108 mHz 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 31: 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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