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  • Page 1: Dvd Player

    E6170UD_EN_QX4_1217 12/17/04 5:44 PM Page 1 ’ WNER ANUAL MDV456/17 DVD PLAYER EAD YOUR QUICK TIPS THAT MAKE USING YOUR F YOU HAVE READ YOUR INSTRUCTIONS AND STILL NEED ASSISTANCE YOU MAY ACCESS OUR ONLINE HELP AT WWW OR CALL...
  • Page 2 Return your Product Registration Card today to get the very most from your purchase. Registering your model with MAGNAVOX makes you eligible for all of the valuable benefits listed below, so don't miss out. Complete and return your Product Registration Card at once to ensure:...

  • Page 3: Safety Information 3

    525p and 625p progressive scan output. It is recommended that the user switch the connection to the ‘standard definition’ output. If there are questions regarding your TV set’s compatibility with this 525p and 625p DVD player, please contact our customer service center.

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    E6170UD_EN_QX4_1217 12/17/04 5:44 PM Page 4 4 Safety Information (cont’d) IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    On-Screen Displays ............. . . 35-36 DVD Player Setup and Features Black Level,Virtual Surround .

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Disc has a menu, you can access it by pressing the MENU button on the remote control. Details are on page 21. DVD Player Setup Menus... Some instructions explain how to use the Player’s Setup menu to set features of the DVD Player or the Disc.Access the Setup menu by pressing SETUP on the remote when Disc...

  • Page 7: Playable Discs 7

    NTSC, which is used primarily in the United States and North America, PAL, and SECAM. This DVD Player will play both NTSC and PAL DVDs.You cannot play DVDs recorded in other formats.The color system of the DVD may be listed on the DVD or on the Disc case.Your TV must have the NTSC and/or PAL color system as well.

  • Page 8: Remote Control Setup

    Replace the battery compartment lid. Using the Remote Control Point the remote control at the DVD Player’s remote sensor (see page 19) when using the remote to operate the Player. Aim the remote toward the Player, not your TV.

  • Page 9: Hookups 9

    If your TV has only an RF-style jack (labeled Antenna In or 75 ohm), you need an RF modulator to connect the Player to the TV. Contact Magnavox for details or availability. A DVD picture still exceeds the quality of videotapes and other analog recordings. Details are on page 10.
  • Page 10 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 (yellow) to the Player’s yellow VIDEO OUT jack and to the VIDEO IN jack on the RF modulator.
  • Page 11 Connect the supplied red and white audio cable to the red and white AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD Player and to the red and white AUDIO IN jacks on the TV. Match the cable colors to the jack colors.The right jack is red;...
  • Page 12 S-VIDEO IN Connect the supplied red and white audio cable to the red and white AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD Player and to the red and white AUDIO IN jacks on the TV. Match the cable colors to the jack colors.The right jack is red;...
  • Page 13 Component Video In channel. If you cannot find it, check your TV owner’s manual. Connect the DVD Player’s power cord to a power outlet. Press STANDBY-ON y y to turn on the Player.
  • Page 14 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VIDEO S-VIDEO Helpful Hint • You may use S-Video or Component Video instead. See pages 12-13 for these optional video connections. Remember, you only need one video connection between the TV and the DVD Player.
  • Page 15 • Some Discs are recorded in Dolby Digital 5.1 channel Surround format.These Discs will sound best if you connect the DVD Player to a Stereo that has Dolby Digital. • Set DOLBY DIGITAL to BITSTREAM if you connect the Player to a Dolby Digital- compatible Stereo.

  • Page 16: Playing A Disc

    16 Playing a Disc Before you begin, turn on the power of the TV, stereo, and any other equipment connected to the DVD Player. Make sure the TV and the stereo (if applicable) are set to the correct channel. Details are on pages 8-15.

  • Page 17: Remote Control Buttons 17

    E6170UD_EN_QX4_1217 12/17/04 5:44 PM Page 17 DISPLAY Button Press to see Disc information on the TV screen during playback. Details are on pages 35-36. RETURN Button Press to return to a previous menu or to remove a menu or displays. PAUSE F Button Press to pause Disc playback.

  • Page 18: Remote Control Buttons

    STOP C Button Press to stop Disc playback. SETUP Button When Disc playback is stopped, press to access or remove the DVD Player’s Setup menu. MODE Button When playback is stopped, press to set up programmed or random playback for an Audio CD, MP3, or JPEG Files.

  • Page 19: Front Panel 19

    E6170UD_EN_QX4_1217 12/17/04 5:44 PM Page 19 STANDBY-ON y y Button Press to turn the DVD Player’s power on or off. PREV H and NEXT G Buttons Press to go to previous or subsequent Tracks or Chapters. Press and hold for about 2 seconds for a fast forward or reverse search.

  • Page 20: Rear Panel

    COAXIAL AC Power Cord Connect to a standard AC outlet to supply power to the DVD Player. AUDIO OUT (Left/Right) Jacks Connect the supplied red and white audio cable here and to the Audio In jacks of a television, stereo, or RF modulator. Match the cable colors to the jack colors.

  • Page 21: Menus, Playback Control (Pbc) Function 21

    E6170UD_EN_QX4_1217 12/17/04 5:44 PM Page 21 Menus, Playback Control (PBC) Function 21 DVD Disc Menus Some DVDs contain menus that describe the contents of the Disc or allow you to customize Disc playback. For example, the menu may offer choices for subtitle languages, director’s commentary, or soundtrack playback.

  • Page 22: Paused And Step-By-Step Playback, Resume On

    DVD Player, then turn it on again later. However, opening the disc tray will cancel the Resume feature. Playback will start at the beginning the next time you insert the Disc.

  • Page 23: Fast Forward/Reverse Search 23

    E6170UD_EN_QX4_1217 12/17/04 5:44 PM Page 23 During playback, press SEARCH g or h on the remote control. ● During DVD playback, pressing SEARCH g or h will forward or reverse the picture at approximately 2, 8, 20, 50, or 100 times the normal speed.The speed may vary depending on the Disc.

  • Page 24: Slow Motion, Zoom

    E6170UD_EN_QX4_1217 12/17/04 5:44 PM Page 24 24 Slow Motion, Zoom Slow Motion Press PAUSE F during DVD or Video CD playback. Press SEARCH D or h. Slow motion playback will begin. Press SEARCH D or h repeatedly during slow motion playback to play the DVD forward or backward at approximately 1/16, 1/8, or 1/2 the normal speed.

  • Page 25: Track Playback 25

    E6170UD_EN_QX4_1217 12/17/04 5:44 PM Page 25 There are three ways to play an Audio CD, MP3, JPEG, or Video CD (without PBC) Track. Use the Number buttons, SEARCH MODE, or PREV Using the Number Buttons Press the Number buttons to enter a Track number. Playback will start at the selected Track.

  • Page 26: Title/Chapter Playback,Time Playback

    E6170UD_EN_QX4_1217 12/17/04 5:44 PM Page 26 26 Title/Chapter Playback,Time Playback Title/Chapter Playback During DVD playback, press SEARCH MODE until CH (for Chapter) or TT (for Title) appears on the TV screen.The number of available Titles or Chapters will appear at the right ( /4, for example). Enter the Title or Chapter number using the Number buttons.

  • Page 27: Repeat Playback, A-B Repeat 27

    E6170UD_EN_QX4_1217 12/17/04 5:44 PM Page 27 Repeat Playback During DVD,Audio CD, MP3, JPEG, or Video CD (without PBC) playback, press REPEAT until the repeat mode you want appears on the TV. On a DVD, select CHAPTER,TITLE, or OFF. On an Audio CD or Video CD (without PBC), select TRACK, ALL (all Tracks on the Disc), or OFF.

  • Page 28: Program Playback

    E6170UD_EN_QX4_1217 12/17/04 5:44 PM Page 28 28 Program Playback Program Playback You may determine the order in which Audio CD, MP3, or JPEG Files will play.To set a Program, follow these steps. While playback is stopped, press MODE repeatedly until the PROGRAM screen appears.

  • Page 29: Random Playback 29

    E6170UD_EN_QX4_1217 12/17/04 5:44 PM Page 29 Random Playback You may play the Tracks of an Audio CD in Random order instead of the order in which they are recorded (1,2,3...).You can also use this feature for JPEG and MP3 Files. While playback is stopped, press MODE until the RANDOM screen appears.

  • Page 30: Mp3/Jpeg Playback

    E6170UD_EN_QX4_1217 12/17/04 5:44 PM Page 30 30 MP3/JPEG Playback The DVD Player will play MP3 or JPEG Files that you record and finalize on a CD-RW (Compact Disc-Rewritable) or CD-R (Compact Disc-Recordable). These Discs may contain pictures in a JPEG format or audio Tracks in an MP3 format.
  • Page 31 E6170UD_EN_QX4_1217 12/17/04 5:44 PM Page 31 To enjoy DUAL PLAYBACK Press MENU during MP3/JPEG playback. A File List will appear. Press K K or L L to select a desired JPEG/MP3 File from the List and press PLAY B or OK. DUAL PLAYBACK begins.

  • Page 32: Audio Language, Stereo Sound

    E6170UD_EN_QX4_1217 12/17/04 5:44 PM Page 32 32 Audio Language, Stereo Sound Audio Language You can select a language for DVDs during playback if multiple languages are available. During DVD playback, press AUDIO repeatedly to choose one of the available languages. Audio display appears at the top of the TV screen, and the new audio will be heard.The display will disappear after about 5 seconds.

  • Page 33: Markers 33

    E6170UD_EN_QX4_1217 12/17/04 5:44 PM Page 33 Use Markers to remember your favorite places on a DVD, an Audio CD, or a Video CD (without PBC). Play the Disc to within 30 seconds of the point at which you want to set the Marker. During playback, press MARKER.

  • Page 34: Subtitles, Camera Angles

    E6170UD_EN_QX4_1217 12/17/04 5:44 PM Page 34 34 Subtitles, Camera Angles Subtitles The DVD Player allows you to select a language for subtitles during playback.You may select only the subtitles that are available on the DVD. During DVD playback, press SUBTITLE repeatedly to select a subtitle language.

  • Page 35: On-Screen Displays 35

    E6170UD_EN_QX4_1217 12/17/04 5:44 PM Page 35 DVD Display Press DISPLAY repeatedly to see the following displays during DVD playback. CH 7/49 0:01:46 -0:03:27 CH (Chapter): Current Chapter number / total Chapters TT (Title): Current Title number / Total Titles Press DISPLAY repeatedly or press RETURN to remove the display.
  • Page 36 E6170UD_EN_QX4_1217 12/17/04 5:44 PM Page 36 36 On-Screen Displays (cont’d) MP3/JPEG Displays Review MP3 and JPEG File information during playback. Press DISPLAY until the current Track or File information appears. JPEG File name MP3 Track name 2/25 0:01:15 TR (Track): Current Track number /Total Tracks Example: MP3 Track...

  • Page 37: Black Level, Virtual Surround 37

    E6170UD_EN_QX4_1217 12/17/04 5:44 PM Page 37 Black Level Adjust Black Level to brighten the DVD or Video CD picture. During DVD or Video CD playback, press MODE so the Black Level icon shows in the top left corner of the TV screen. Within 10 seconds, press s, B, or OK repeatedly to choose ON or OFF.

  • Page 38: Language

    38 Language You can select different languages for the Audio or Subtitles of DVDs, as well as languages for DVD Disc menus and the Setup menus of the DVD Player. While playback is stopped, press SETUP. The QUICK SETUP screen appears.

  • Page 39: Language

    E6170UD_EN_QX4_1217 12/17/04 5:44 PM Page 39 Press K or L to select a language, then press OK. The language lists may continue on multiple screens. Press K or L to move to the other screens. ● If you select OTHER for AUDIO, SUBTITLE, or DISC MENU, press four Number buttons to enter the code for the language you desire.

  • Page 40: Display

    Some companies refer to this as reformatting the picture to fit your TV screen and may call it the regular or normal format. Choose 16:9 WIDE if you connected a widescreen TV to the DVD Player. DISPLAY TV ASPECT 4:3 LETTER BOX 4:3 PAN &...

  • Page 41: Display

    E6170UD_EN_QX4_1217 12/17/04 5:44 PM Page 41 Instructions continued from previous page ● If you selected STILL MODE, press K or L to select a setting, then press OK. This determines the quality of an image in still mode.AUTO is the default setting. If you select FIELD, still images will be stabilized but coarse due to the small amount of data.

  • Page 42: Progressive Scan

    E6170UD_EN_QX4_1217 12/17/04 5:44 PM Page 42 42 Progressive Scan You may adjust the Progressive Scan compatibility. Follow the steps 1-3 in the Display SETUP SECTION on page 40. ● Press K or L to select PROGRESSIVE, then press OK repeatedly to turn PROGRESSIVE ON or OFF. The default setting is OFF.

  • Page 43: Audio 43

    E6170UD_EN_QX4_1217 12/17/04 5:44 PM Page 43 Change Audio settings based on other equipment you connected to the DVD Player or according to your Disc sound features. While playback is stopped, press SETUP. The QUICK SETUP screen will appear. QUICK SETUP...

  • Page 44: Parental Levels

    E6170UD_EN_QX4_1217 12/17/04 5:44 PM Page 44 44 Parental Levels Follow these steps to set the rating level for your DVDs. DVDs whose ratings exceed the level you set will not play. Press SETUP while playback is stopped. QUICK SETUP PLAYER MENU ENGLISH TV ASPECT 4:3 LETTER BOX...

  • Page 45: Parental Password 45

    E6170UD_EN_QX4_1217 12/17/04 5:44 PM Page 45 The Parental feature prevents viewing of DVDs that exceed your rating limits.This feature will not limit viewing if the DVD is not rated or coded. Check your DVDs and settings before letting children access the Player. You will need a password to change the Parental settings or to play a blocked Disc.

  • Page 46: Others

    E6170UD_EN_QX4_1217 12/17/04 5:44 PM Page 46 46 Others You may adjust the Angle Icon availability, Automatic Power Off, and the brightness of the Player’s display panel. When playback is stopped, press SETUP. The QUICK SETUP screen will appear. QUICK SETUP PLAYER MENU ENGLISH TV ASPECT...
  • Page 47 E6170UD_EN_QX4_1217 12/17/04 5:44 PM Page 47 Instructions continued from previous page ● If you selected PANEL DISPLAY, press K or L to choose BRIGHT, DIMMER, or AUTO, then press OK. This adjusts the brightness of the display panel on the front of the Player.The default setting is BRIGHT. Choose BRIGHT to keep the display panel at 100% of its available brightness.

  • Page 48: Initializing

    E6170UD_EN_QX4_1217 12/17/04 5:44 PM Page 48 48 Initializing Use INITIALIZE to return all your DVD Player’s SETUP menu items (except PARENTAL) to their default settings. While playback is stopped, press SETUP. The QUICK SETUP screen appears. QUICK SETUP PLAYER MENU...

  • Page 49: Care And Maintenance, Glossary 49

    Player’s COAXIAL jack is black. COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y C blue jacks on the back of the DVD Player that send high-quality video to a TV that has Component Video In jacks. Dolby Digital: A surround sound system that provides 5.1 channel sound as used in movie theaters.

  • Page 50: Helpful Hints

    TV’s picture tube, avoid leaving the DVD logo on the TV screen. Turn off the DVD Player when it is not in use. A prolonged still image, including TV station identification logos or video games, may damage your TV picture tube.

  • Page 51: Specifications 51

    E6170UD_EN_QX4_1217 12/17/04 5:44 PM Page 51 Product Type Digital Video Disc Player Frequency Response DVD (linear sound): 20 Hz to 22 kHz (sample rate: 48 kHz) 20 Hz to 44 kHz (sample rate: 96 kHz) Audio CD: 20 Hz to 20 kHz (JEITA) Signal-to-Noise Ratio (S/N Ratio) Audio CD: 120 dB JEITA Dynamic Range...

  • Page 52: Mando A Distancia

    E6170UD_EN_QX4_1217 12/17/04 5:44 PM Page 52 52 Espanõl PERSPECTIVA GENERAL DE FUNCIONAMIENTO Panel frontal / trasero 1. Botón STANDBY-ON y y Presiónelo para encender o apagar el reproductor de DVD. 2. Botones PREV H y NEXT G Presiónelos para ir a las Pistas o los Capítulos anteriores o siguientes.
  • Page 53 E6170UD_EN_QX4_1217 12/17/04 5:44 PM Page 53 PERSPECTIVA GENERAL DE FUNCIONAMIENTO Recarga de Baterías Cómo colocar las baterías en el control remoto Retire la tapa del compartimiento de las baterías en la parte inferior del control remoto presionando la lengüeta y levantando la tapa. Coloque dos baterías AA en el compartimiento de las baterías.

  • Page 54: Limited Warranty

    When it is necessary for you to ship the product to Magnavox for exchange, you will pay the shipping cost for shipment to Magnavox. Magnavox will pay the shipping costs when returning a product to you.
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  • Page 56: Index

    E6170UD_EN_QX4_1217 12/17/04 5:44 PM Page 56 56 Index a-b repeat ....27 a-b repeat button ..17, 27 ac power cord ... . .20 angle button .

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