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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.
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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 • 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! 8239 300 30533 001-037-MRD120-37-Eng3 1/6/04, 4:19 PM...
  • 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. Warranty Verification Registering your product...
  • Page 3 And we’ll do everything in our power to keep you happy with your purchase for many years to come. As a member of the Magnavox “family,” you’re entitled to protection by one of the most comprehensive warranties and outstanding service net- works in the industry.

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    Class II equipment symbol This symbol indicates that the unit has a double insulation system 001-037-MRD120-37-Eng Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus.When a cart is...

  • Page 5: Important Note

    Due to the numerous versions of new CD-Audio copy protection or enhanced CD-Audio protection recently available on certain discs, Magnavox is unable to guarantee that this DVD system is fully compatible with such new discs. Should you have difficulty playing such CD-Audio discs, kindly refer them to your CD-Audio disc retailer.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Adjusting the speaker output levels ... 18 Step 4: Setting language preferences ... 19 On-screen display (OSD) language ... 19 Audio, Subtitle and Disc Menu language .. 19 001-037-MRD120-37-Eng Disc Operations Playable discs ... 20 Playing discs ... 20 Using the Disc Menu ... 21 Basic playback controls ...

  • Page 7: General Information

    (white, red) FM wire antenna AM loop antenna Remote Control and two AA batteries (12nc: 3139 228 61131) 001-037-MRD120-37-Eng General Information Care and safety information Avoid high temperatures, moisture, water and dust – Do not expose the system, batteries or...

  • Page 8: Connections

    Place the rear speakers at normal listening ear level facing each other or hang on the wall. Place the subwoofer on the floor near the TV. 001-037-MRD120-37-Eng Center speaker Front Speaker (Right) Passive Rear Speaker Subwoofer...

  • Page 9: Step 2: Connecting Speakers And Subwoofer

    Helpful Hint: – Ensure that the speaker cables are correctly connected. Improper connections may damage the system due to short-circuit. 001-037-MRD120-37-Eng Center Speaker (Left) REAR SUBWOOFER LEFT...

  • Page 10: Step 3: Connecting Tv

    DVD system, use the supplied audio cables (white/red) to connect AUDIO IN-TV jacks to the corresponding AUDIO OUT jacks on the TV. Set the P-SCAN switch to ‘OFF.’ 001-037-MRD120-37-Eng Option 2 OOFER IMPORTANT! The progressive scan video quality is only possible when using Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y, and a progressive scan TV is required.

  • Page 11: Using S-Video Jack

    RF modulator in order to view DVD playback on the TV. See your electronics retailer or contact Magnavox for details on RF modulator availability and operations. Using an accessory RF modulator Use the supplied composite video cable (yellow) to connect the DVD system’s...

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

    – Adjust the position of the antennas for optimal reception. – Position the antennas as far as possible from your TV, VCR or other radiation source to prevent unwanted interference. 001-037-MRD120-37-Eng Step 5: Connecting the power cord antenna ~ AC MAINS...

  • Page 13: Connections (Optional)

    (two channel, right and left) recordings. To view DVD playback while recording, you must connect the DVD system to your TV using S-VIDEO (as shown above) or Component (Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y) video connection. 001-037-MRD120-37-Eng Connections (optional) Connecting digital audio equipment DIGITAL IN VCR or...

  • Page 14: Functional Overview

    – DISC: stops playback or clears a program. (see page 21, 22) 8 SOURCE – Selects the relevant active mode : TV/AV, DISC, TUNER (FM/AM) or AUX. * = Press and hold the button for more than two seconds. 001-037-MRD120-37-Eng PLAY/PAUSE STOP PROG OPEN/CLOSE PREV...

  • Page 15: Control Buttons Available On The Remote Only

    Logic II) or stereo mode. (see page 31) ^ SOUND – Selects a sound effect. (see page 31) * = Press and hold the button for more than two seconds. 001-037-MRD120-37-Eng Functional Overview & REPEAT – Selects various repeat modes. (see page * REPEAT A-B –...

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

    – Do not use old and new or different types of batteries in combination. – Batteries contain chemical substances, so they should be disposed of properly. 001-037-MRD120-37-Eng Step 2: Setting the TV IMPORTANT! Make sure you have completed all the necessary connections. (See pages 10–11 “Connecting TV”.) Press SOURCE control until “DISC”...

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

    15 seconds for auto recovery. To return to the previous menu, press 1. TIPS: To remove the menu, press SYSTEM MENU. 001-037-MRD120-37-Eng Getting Started Setting the TV shape Set the aspect ratio of the DVD Player according to the TV you have connected.

  • Page 18: Step 3: Setting The Speakers

    SET CENTER DELAY To return to the previous menu, press 1. TIPS: To remove the menu, press SYSTEM MENU. 001-037-MRD120-37-Eng {CNTR DELAY} – Select this to set the delay time in relation to the listening position/distance for the center speaker (5ms, 3ms, 2ms, 1ms or OFF.)

  • Page 19: Step 4: Setting Language Preferences

    Press 34 to select a language and press OK to confirm. To return to the previous menu, press 1. TIPS: To remove the menu, press SYSTEM MENU. 001-037-MRD120-37-Eng Getting Started Audio, Subtitle and Disc menu language In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU.

  • Page 20: Disc Operations

    TIPS: The operating features described here might not be possible for certain discs. Always refer to the instructions supplied with the discs. 001-037-MRD120-37-Eng Region Codes DVDs must be labeled for ALL regions or for Region 1 in order to play on this DVD system.

  • Page 21: Using The Disc Menu

    OK to confirm or use the numeric keypad (0-9). TIPS: The operating features described here might not be possible for certain discs. Always refer to the instructions supplied with the discs. 001-037-MRD120-37-Eng Disc Operations Basic playback controls Pausing playback Press ÉÅ.

  • Page 22: Selecting Various Repeat Functions

    TIPS: The operating features described here might not be possible for certain discs. Always refer to the instructions supplied with the discs. 001-037-MRD120-37-Eng Program favorite tracks (audio CDs and VCDs) You can play the contents of the disc in the order you want by programming the order of the tracks to be played.

  • Page 23: Using The Menu Bar To Program

    To clear the program Stop playback, then press Çagain. TIPS: The operating features described here might not be possible for certain discs. Always refer to the instructions supplied with the discs. 001-037-MRD120-37-Eng Disc Operations Playing MP3/Picture disc (Kodak, JPEG) IMPORTANT! You have to turn on your TV and set to the correct Video In channel.

  • Page 24: Dvd Setup Menu Options

    Audio Language from the menu bar will only apply to the current disc, it will not change the default preset. 001-037-MRD120-37-Eng SUBTITLE Select a subtitle language available on the DVD. AUDIO DVD : Select an audio soundtrack language available on the DVD.

  • Page 25: Using The Setup Menu

    Menu are described in “Getting Started.” To return to the previous menu, press 1. TIPS: To remove the menu, press SYSTEM MENU. 001-037-MRD120-37-Eng DVD Setup Menu Options Setting the video output Choose the type of video output that matches the video connection between the DVD system and your TV.

  • Page 26: Screen Saver - Turning On/Off

    (5) minutes. To return to the previous menu, press 1. TIPS: To remove the menu, press SYSTEM MENU. 001-037-MRD120-37-Eng Setting the digital output Set Digital Output according to the optional audio equipment you connected. Follow the steps of “Using the Setup Menu”...

  • Page 27: Night Mode- Turning On/Off

    Dolby Digital mode. To return to the previous menu, press 1. TIPS: To remove the menu, press SYSTEM MENU. 001-037-MRD120-37-Eng DVD Setup Menu Options Restoring to original settings Setting the DEFAULT function will reset all options and your personal settings to the factory defaults, except your password for Parental Control.

  • Page 28: Restricting Playback By Parental Control

    “Changing the password.” To return to the previous menu, press 1. TIPS: To remove the menu, press SYSTEM MENU. 001-037-MRD120-37-Eng Select a rating level and press OK. DVDs that are rated above the level you selected will not play unless you enter your four-digit password and choose a higher level rating.

  • Page 29: Changing The Password

    MENU LANG DEFAULTS PLEASE ENTER NEW PASSWORD To return to the previous menu, press 1. TIPS: To remove the menu, press SYSTEM MENU. 001-037-MRD120-37-Eng DVD Setup Menu Options Enter the same new four-digit password again. PARENTAL PASSWORD __ __ __ __...

  • Page 30: Tuner Operations

    If it has reached 40 presets, “PROG FULL” appears. Once completed, “PROG END” appears. AUTO PROG 001-037-MRD120-37-Eng Manual presetting You can choose to store only your favorite radio stations. Tune to your desired radio station (see “Tuning to a radio station”.) Press PROG.

  • Page 31: Other Functions

    TV/AV, TUNER or AUX mode, you can select: ROCK, DIGITAL, CLASSIC or JAZZ. Helpful Hint: – For flat sound output, select CONCERT or CLASSIC. 001-037-MRD120-37-Eng Other Functions Volume control Adjust VOLUME control (or press VOL +/-on the remote) to increase or decrease the volume level.

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

    – When listening to TV/AV or AUX programs, press the respective TV/AV or AUX button on the remote in order for the sound to be heard. 001-037-MRD120-37-Eng Setting the Sleep Timer The sleep timer enables the system to switch to standby mode automatically at a preset time.

  • Page 33: Specifications

    SPDIF (Sony Philips digital interface) Coaxial - PCM IEC 60958 - Dolby Digital IEC 60958, IEC 61937 001-037-MRD120-37-Eng Specifications MAIN UNIT Power Supply Rating Power Consumption / channel Dimensions (w x h x d) 435 x 48 x 360 (mm)

  • Page 34: Troubleshooting

    TV display. No sound or distorted sound. The DVD system does not work. The disc tray cannot open and “TRAY LOCKED” is displayed. 001-037-MRD120-37-Eng Solution – Check if the AC power cord is properly connected. –...
  • Page 35 Radio reception is poor. The remote control does not function properly. The display panel is dark. Low hum or buzz sound. 001-037-MRD120-37-Eng Troubleshooting Solution – Insert a readable disc with the playback side facing down. The DVD+R/CD-R must be finalized.

  • Page 36: Glossary

    Joint Photographic Expert Group, which features small decrease in image quality in spite of its high compression ratio. 001-037-MRD120-37-Eng MP3: A file format with a sound data compression system. “MP3” is the abbreviation of Motion Picture Experts Group 1 (or MPEG-1) Audio Layer 3.

  • Page 37: Limited Warranty

    WHERE IS EXCHANGE AVAILABLE? You may exchange the product in all countries where the prod- uct is officially distributed by Magnavox. In countries where Magnavox does not distribute the product, the local Magnavox service organization will attempt to provide a replacement product (although there may be a delay if the appropriate prod- uct is not readily available).
  • Page 38 MRD120 Front Speaker Front Speaker (left) (right) Rear Speaker (right) Helpful Hints To obtain a better picture quality effect, you can choose to connect an extra video connection if your TV has the same input connector: A or B. Use this video...

  • Page 39: Playing A Disc

    Playing a disc STANDBY-ON OPEN/CLOSE 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” appears on the display panel. Turn on the TV and select the correct Video In mode.
  • 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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