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Magnavox MDV455 - Dvd-video Player Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1: Dvd Player

    AND ANY OF THE EATURES E WANT YOU TO START ENJOYING YOUR NEW PRODUCT RIGHT AWAY ALL US BEFORE YOU CONSIDER RETURNING THE PRODUCT 1-800-705-2000 R VISIT US ON THE WEB AT WWW MAGNAVOX MPORTANT ETURN YOUR ARRANTY EGISTRATION ARD WITHIN...
  • 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 ..............48 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.“Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Smart Picture 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: MDV455 Trade Name: Magnavox Responsible Party: Philips Consumer Electronics P.O. Box 14810 Knoxville,TN 37914-1810 (865) 521-4316...

  • Page 5: Safety Information

    MDV455_17x 11/11/03 4:34 PM Page 5 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

    MDV455_17x 11/11/03 4:34 PM Page 6 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

    MDV455_17x 11/11/03 4:34 PM Page 8 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 –...

  • Page 9: Hookups 9

    MDV455_17x 11/11/03 4:34 PM Page 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.

  • 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 jack.
  • Page 11 MDV455_17x 11/11/03 4:34 PM Page 11 Hookups (cont’d) 11 Connecting to a TV Only TV has a yellow Video In jack Back of TV (example only) LEFT AUDIO IN RIGHT AUDIO IN VIDEO IN LEFT AUDIO IN RIGHT AUDIO IN VIDEO IN Connect the yellow VIDEO jack of the DVD Player to the corresponding VIDEO IN jack on your TV.
  • Page 12 MDV455_17x 11/11/03 4:34 PM Page 12 12 Hookups (cont’d) Connecting to a TV Only TV has an S-Video In Jack Back of TV (example only) LEFT AUDIO IN RIGHT AUDIO IN S-VIDEO IN LEFT AUDIO IN RIGHT AUDIO IN S-VIDEO IN Connect an S-Video cable (not supplied) to the S-VIDEO jack of the DVD Player and to the TV’s S-VIDEO In jack.
  • Page 13 MDV455_17x 11/11/03 4:34 PM 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 LEFT AUDIO IN Pb/Cb RIGHT AUDIO IN LEFT AUDIO IN Pb/Cb RIGHT AUDIO IN Pr/Cr...
  • Page 14 MDV455_17x 11/11/03 4:34 PM Page 14 14 Hookups (cont’d) Connecting to a TV and a Receiver with and without Dolby Pro Logic decoding Stereo Back of TV (example only) (example only) VIDEO IN RIGHT AUDIO IN VIDEO IN LEFT AUDIO IN Connect the supplied video cable to the yellow Video jack of the DVD Player and to the TV’s Video In jack.

  • Page 15: Hookups

    MDV455_17x 11/11/03 4:34 PM Page 15 Hookups (cont’d) 15 Connecting to a TV and a Stereo (Stereo has Dolby Digital or MPEG2) Back of TV (example only) Stereo Receiver (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

    MDV455_17x 11/11/03 4:34 PM Page 16 16 Quick Disc Playback AUDIO CD VIDEO CD There are many playback features and options available on Discs. After familiarising yourself with the DVD Player as described on pages 17-19, see pages 20 and following to try additional playback features.

  • Page 17: Remote Control Buttons 17

    MDV455_17x 11/11/03 4:34 PM Page 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 DISPLAY Button...

  • Page 18: Front Panel

    MDV455_17x 11/11/03 4:34 PM Page 18 18 Front Panel STANDBY/ON y y Button Press to turn the DVD Player on or off. Display Panel Current Disc information appears here. Disc Tray Insert a Disc here. Load the Disc with the label facing up and the shiny side facing down.

  • Page 19: Rear Panel 19

    MDV455_17x 11/11/03 4:34 PM Page 19 Rear Panel 19 Audio L/R (left/right) jacks Connect the supplied audio cables (white and red) here and to the Audio In jacks on your TV, Stereo, or RF Modulator. Details are on pages 10-14. Digital Audio Output (COAXIAL) jack Connect a coaxial cable (not supplied) here and to the Digital Audio Coaxial input jack of a Stereo.

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

    MDV455_17x 11/11/03 4:34 PM Page 20 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 features available on the Disc.There menus vary among DVDs, and not all Discs have the same features.

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

    MDV455_17x 11/11/03 4:34 PM Page 21 Slow Motion, Fast Forward and Fast Reverse 21 VIDEO CD Slow Motion During Disc playback, press 3 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.

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

    MDV455_17x 11/11/03 4:34 PM Page 22 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 on the remote control during playback. Press PAUSE repeatedly to advance the still picture one frame at a time.

  • Page 23: Zoom/Reduce, Camera Angle 23

    MDV455_17x 11/11/03 4:34 PM Page 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.

  • Page 24: Repeat, Repeat A-B

    MDV455_17x 11/11/03 4:34 PM Page 24 24 Repeat, Repeat A-B VIDEO CD AUDIO CD Repeat 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 Disc (ALL) repeatedly.

  • Page 25: Dvd Audio Language 25

    MDV455_17x 11/11/03 4:34 PM Page 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 the Preference Page.

  • Page 26: Dvd Subtitle Language

    MDV455_17x 11/11/03 4:34 PM Page 26 26 DVD Subtitle Language Some DVDs include subtitles. Choose the language you want for available subtitles by adjusting Subtitle in the 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

    MDV455_17x 11/11/03 4:34 PM Page 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

    The 1009 password is Code Date acceptable even after you set your own personal password. • Magnavox denies any liability associated with unintended watching of Discs. Make sure your Discs play according to your Parental settings before you allow children access to the Player.

  • Page 29: Parental Levels 29

    MDV455_17x 11/11/03 4:34 PM Page 29 Parental Levels 29 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 30: Program

    MDV455_17x 11/11/03 4:34 PM Page 30 30 Program (not for Picture CD/MP3) 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 31: Preview 31

    MDV455_17x 11/11/03 4:34 PM Page 31 Preview 31 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 32: Jpeg And Mp3 Features

    MDV455_17x 11/11/03 4:34 PM Page 32 32 JPEG and MP3 Features General Information on CD-R and CD-RWs ● When you make Picture CDs or MP3 CDs to play on this DVD Player, the Disc should have at least 6-10 pictures or 2-3 MP3 music files.

  • Page 33: Tv Display 33

    MDV455_17x 11/11/03 4:34 PM Page 33 TV Display 33 You may set the DVD Player to play 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 Disc. If it is not, the settings for TV Display will not affect the picture during playback.

  • Page 34: Video Setup

    MDV455_17x 11/11/03 4:34 PM Page 34 34 Video Setup 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. Press SYSTEM MENU.

  • Page 35: Tv Type,Tv Mode 35

    MDV455_17x 11/11/03 4:34 PM Page 35 TV Type,TV Mode 35 TV Type DVDs are recorded according to a color system, the most common of which are NTSC and PAL. NTSC is the most common in the United States.Your TV also operates according to a color system.This DVD Player is compatible with NTSC and PAL.

  • Page 36: Downmix, Dual Mono, Spdif Output

    MDV455_17x 11/11/03 4:34 PM Page 36 36 Downmix, Dual Mono Downmix Use the Speaker 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. Press SYSTEM MENU. Press 2 to select the Speaker Setup Page, then press OK or 4.

  • Page 37: Spdif Output

    MDV455_17x 11/11/03 4:34 PM Page 37 SPDIF Output 37 If you connected the DVD Player to a Stereo using the COAXIAL jack as shown on page 15, you need to adjust the SPDIF OUTPUT (digital audio) setting as described below. If you are not using the COAXIAL jack, no adjustment is necessary.

  • Page 38: Equalizer (Eq) Type, Reverb Mode

    MDV455_17x 11/11/03 4:34 PM Page 38 38 Equalizer (EQ) Type, Reverb Mode Equalizer (EQ) Type Select the EQ Type that matches the type of music you play most often. These preset EQ Type adjust the frequency bands of the audio to enhance your favorite music style.

  • Page 39: Display Language, Closed Captions 39

    MDV455_17x 11/11/03 4:34 PM Page 39 Display Language, Closed Captions 39 Display Language You can set the DVD Player’s Setup menus and on-screen messages to appear in English or Spanish.These are the only two 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 40: Screen Saver, Angle Mark

    MDV455_17x 11/11/03 4:34 PM Page 40 40 Screen Saver, Angle Mark 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.

  • Page 41: Post Drc, Dvd Player Defaults 41

    MDV455_17x 11/11/03 4:34 PM Page 41 Post DRC, DVD Player Defaults 41 Post DRC The Post DRC (Dynamic range control) compresses or softened the high volume outputs and low volume outputs are brought upward to an audible level. Press SYSTEM MENU. Press 1 or 2 to select Speaker Setup Page, press OK or 4.

  • Page 42: Helpful Hints

    MDV455_17x 11/11/03 4:34 PM Page 42 42 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 43 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 44: Glossary

    MDV455_17x 11/11/03 4:34 PM Page 44 44 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.

  • Page 45: Specifications, Language Codes 45

    MDV455_17x 11/11/03 4:34 PM Page 45 Specifications, Language Codes 45 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)

  • Page 46: 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 47 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 48: Information Index

    MDV455_17x 11/11/03 4:34 PM Page 48 48 Information Index AC power cord ........19 OK button .

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