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Magnavox MRD300 Stereo System User Manual

1. 24 Sleep timer setting 24 Specifications 25 Troubleshooting 26 5 27 Limited Warranty 28 Introduction and General Information Features Your complete 7 piece 300 Watt DVD Digital Home Cinema System creates the same dynamic sound qualities that you find in full fledged cinemas and incorporates some of the best features in home theater technology Features include Built in Dolby Digital decoder supporting Dolby ProLogic Use the Home Cinema Audio System for a movie theater surround sound experience Additional Component Connections Connect other audio and audio visual equipments to the DVD system so you can use the system s surround sound speakers Night Mode Compress the dynamic range reduce the differences in the loudness of sound outputs You are able to play the disc at the same volume level without disturbing others Parental Control Rating Level Set a ratings level so your children cannot watch a DVD that has a rating higher than you set Sleep Timer Enable the system to switch to standby mode automatically at a preset time Progressive Scan Provides a flicker free image with the highest effect on film based sources It can double the vertical resolution of th
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3. Select CNTR DELAY REAR DELAY or TEST zr then press Use keys to select your preference and press m ons OK to confirm ms To close the menu press SPEAKER SETUP PAGE SETUP again Center Delay CNTR DELAY MAIN PAGE the listening position is closer to the center speaker than the front speakers you can set the center delay time to improve the surround sound effect Rear Delay the listening position is closer to the rear surround speakers than the front speakers you can set the rear delay time to improve the surround sound effect Test Tone TEST If set to ON the system will test the speaker settings The test signal is generated through the left center right and surround speakers 16 PREPARATIONS Setting the digital output Digital output selection enables you to specify the type of digital output suitable for your DVD system Press SETUP SETUP MENU MAIN PAGE Press W to select AUDIO SETUP then press OK Select DIGITAL OUT EOE DIGITAL OUT then press P Use keys to select or your preference and press OK to confirm To close the menu press SETUP again ALL f you have connected the digital output to a multichannel decoder receiver PCM 96K If the external component is capable of processing digital signal input with sampling rates of 96 kHz PCM 48K Ifthe external c
4. in Tuner mode to tune to a lower or higher radio frequency REW 4 FF gt gt in Disc mode to fast reverse forward the disc in Tuner mode to select a preset radio station number PLAY PAUSE gt Il in Disc mode only to start or interrupt disc playback STOP in Disc mode only to stop playing the disc TITLE to display the Title menu if present on the DVDs ANGLE to select a camera angle available in the DVDs LANGUAGE to select different audio languages available in the DVDs SUBTITLE to select different subtitle languages available in the DVDs REPEAT to repeat chapter track or disc A B to repeat a specific section on a disc DISC SKIP to select another disc tray for playback DISC NO to display the active disc number STIMONO to switch between Monaural and stereo mode during FM stereo reception FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW Remote Control SOURCE 20 CO OO O O Y MAGNAVOX D DO ST MONO LISTENING AUDIO EEES Inserting batteries into the remote control Open the battery compartment Place the batteries in the compartment with the correct polarity as indicated by and symbols Close the cover CAUTION Remove batteries if they are exhausted or will not be used for a long time Do not use old and new or different types of ba
5. The progressive scan video quality is only possible through Pr Cr Pb CbY video output connection Ensure that you have changed the type of video output setting to PR PBY in the system setup menu see next page 14 PREPARATIONS System Setup DVD The system setup is carried out via the TV it enabling you to customize the DVD system to suit your particular requirement If the preferred options selected are not available on a disc then the discs own preference will be used IMPORTANT To access the System Setup menu playback must be stopped Some operations may be different or restricted depending on the disc format Refer to the jacket or case of the disc you are playing Selecting the color system that matches the connected TV 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 In order for a DVD to play on this DVD system the color system of the DVD the TV and the DVD system should match Press SETUP SETUP MENU MAIN PAGE Press Y to select PREFERENCES then press K ed PREFERENCES PAGE Select TV TYPE then press P Use keys to select your preference and press OK to confirm To close the menu press SETUP again MULTI Ifthe connected TV is compatible with both NTSC and PAL multi system select this mode The output format will be in accordance
6. No picture Check if the TV is switched on Check the video connection Press DVD button on the system Set your TV to the correct Video In channel These channels are usually near channel 00 Or you may have a button on the TV remote control that selects Auxiliary or A V IN channel See your TV owner s manual for details Or change channels at the TV until you see DVD screen on the TV Distorted or poor picture Sometimes a small amount of picture distortion may appear This is not a malfunction Clean the disc Check the video connection You cannot use S Video and Component Video connections at the same time Completely distorted picture or black white picture Make sure the NTSC PAL setting at the DVD system matches the video signal of your television see System Setup DVD Selecting the color system that matches the connected TV The aspect ratio of the screen cannot be changed even though you have set the TV display The aspect ratio is fixed on the DVD disc Depending on the TV it may not be possible to change the aspect ratio No sound or distorted sound Adjust the volume Check that the speakers are connected correctly Replace the speaker cables Check the speaker settings The system is in pause slow motion or fast forward reverse mode press PLAY to resume normal play mode The DVD player does not start playback nsert a readable disc with the playback side facing
7. Special DVD VCD features Using the DVD title menu eren Using the DVD root menu esee Changing the audio subtitle language for the current disc only u 21 Viewing from another 1 21 Searching for a particular title chapter or elapsed time 21 Zoomihgn sce e Re p Ree dme 21 Playing in slow motion 21 Using the Playback Control PBC feature VCD only 21 Special CD features 21 Playing CDs only aaa 21 Shuffle play mode I ass 22 Program favorite tracks cocino 22 Playing MP3 Picture disc Kodak JPEG 22 Supported format ssesscssssssscsssssesssssssseccsssssecsesssseecssssneess 22 Radio Reception Tuning to radio stations 23 Presetting radio stations 23 Listening to preset radio stations 23 Other Functions Volume control 24 Adjusting the speakers tones and channels 24 Dimming the display screen 24 Selecting Listening mode
8. 10 Helpful Hints If the volume button is not used within five seconds it will resume its normal volume control function If no button is pressed within a few seconds the system will exit automatically Dimming the display screen You can change the brightness of the display panel on the front of the DVD system Press DIM to toggle between DIM 1 DIM 2 and DIM OFF mode 24 OTHER FUNCTIONS Selecting Listening mode This DVD system has a built in Dolby Digital decoder When listening to a DVD with Dolby Digital signal Press LISTENING repeatedly to select Dolby Digital Stereo When listening to a DVD with PCM or 2 channel signal Press LISTENING repeatedly to select Dolby Pro Logic Stereo When listening to a VCD MP3 CD or audio CD Press LISTENING repeatedly to select Dolby Pro Logic Stereo Sleep timer setting The sleep timer enables the system to switch to standby mode automatically at a preset time Press SLEEP repeatedly to select a preset time gt The selections are as follows time in minutes iQ cr bb EIE aco mt EE AERIS RUE When you reach the desired length of time stop pressing the SLEEP button gt SLEEP icon appears To check the remaining length of time after sleep timer is activated Press SLEEP once To change the preset sleep timer Press SLEEP again while the remaining sleep timer is shown gt The display will show the next sleep timer options To dea
9. 44 kHz 96 kHz ess SPDIF Coaxial amp Optical MISCELLANEOUS Power Supply Rana 120V 60 Hz Power COMSUMPLION titer e raciste 160W Dimensions w x h x d ss 430 mm x 140 mm x 420 mm SPEAKERS Front speakers Rear surround speaker System Impedance Speaker drivers Dimensions w x h x d 2 way satellite 3 woofer piezo 94 mm x 155 mm x 88 mm quieta uae 3 7 x 59 x 3 5 inch e 0 5 kg 1 1 pounds each Center speaker System 2 way satellite O ed ae EE E aaa 8Q Speaker dvd ale 2 x 3 woofer piezo Dimensions w x h x d 250 mm x 95 mm x 90 mm uade 9 8 x 3 7 x 3 5 inch ATE D M 0 87 kg 1 91 pounds PASSIVE SUBWOOFER System Impedance Dimensions w x h x d 7 87 x 12 56 x 13 58 inch Beda 52 kg 11 44 pounds Specifications subject to change without prior notice SPECIFICATIONS 25 Troubleshooting 26 WARNING Under no circumstances should you try to repair the system yourself as this will invalidate the warranty Do not open the system as there is a risk of electric shock If a fault occurs first check the points listed below before taking the system for repair If you are unable to solve a problem by following these hints consult your dealer or call 1800 705 2000 Problem Solution No power Check if the AC power cord is properly connected
10. a or BP will cause the disc to skip to the previous or next track chapter title within the limits of the REPEAT or SHUFFLE Disc OPERATIONS 19 20 Resuming playback from the last stopped point DVD only In stop mode and when a disc has not been ejected press gt To cancel the resume mode In stop mode press again Helpful Hints When the player is disconnected from the power supply or the disc tray is opened the resume option will be cancelled automatically The resume option may not be available on some discs Repeat play mode You can only select the repeat play mode during playback While playing a disc press REPEAT repeatedly to select different repeat mode gt If repeating chapter current track REPEAT 1 appears on the display gt If repeating title current disc programmed tracks REPEAT appears on the display gt If repeating all available CDs REPEAT flashes on the display For DVD repeat chapter repeat title For VCD CD MP3 Repeat the current track Repeat the current disc For CD in CD mode only Repeat the current track Repeat the current disc Repeat all the available CDs Repeat programmed tracks only in CD program mode To cancel the repeat mode Press REPEAT repeatedly to select REPEAT OFF Helpful Hints On aVCD repeat play is not possible during PBC playback The disc tray must contain more than two d
11. gt Helpful Hints The sound will be muted during slow motion play The slow motion playback function is not possible on CD and MP3 CD Using the Playback Control PBC feature VCD only PBC playback allows you to play Video CDs interactively following the menu on the display To set PBC on off Stop playback and press MENU on the remote control to toggle between PBC ON and PBC OFF When playing a disc with PBC If PBC is set to Off Once the disc is loaded in the disc tray it will start playback automatically If PBC is set to On Once the disc is loaded in the disc tray the PBC menu if available will appear on the TV screen for selection Use the numeric keypad 0 9 gt 10 to enter your choice Pressing TITLE during playback will return to the PBC menu Helpful Hint If PBC mode is switched on none of the REPEAT functions are available Special CD features Playing CDs only When activating CD MODE only CDs will be played The system will automatically skip over any DVDs or Video CDs in the disc carousel tray This may be useful if you have a mixture of discs loaded but only want to play music CD Stop playback and press CD MODE gt A red symbol gt appears on the FTD indicating that the set is in CD mode Press PIL gt All the available audio CDs will play once then stop During playback you can press DISC SKIP to select the next available audio CD gt Th
12. screen Restoring the original settings Press SETUP Press W to select PREFERENCES then press OK Press W to select DEFAULTS then press P gt All the items in the setup menu will be restored to the original factory setting SETUP MENU MAIN PAGE GENERAL SETUP SPEAKER SETUP AUDIO SETUP PREFERENCES sd PREFERENCES PAGE PARENTAL PASSWORD DEFAULTS MAIN PAGE To close the menu press SETUP again Helpful Hint The parental control and its unlocking password will not be reset PREPARATIONS 17 Setting the parental control level This feature lets you set a playback limitation level Some DVDs may have a parental level assigned to the complete disc or to certain scenes on the disc The rating levels are from 1 to 8 and are country dependent You can prohibit the playing of certain discs that are not suitable for your children or have certain discs played with alternative scenes Press SETUP Press W to select PREFERENCES then press OK Press W to select PARENTAL then press P Use keys to select your preference and press OK to confirm SETUP MENU MAIN PAGE GENERAL SETUP SPEAKER SETUP AUDIO SETUP PREFERENCES PREFERENCES PAGE EXI 1G 3PG 4PG13 PASSWORD DEFAULTS MAIN PAGE 6PG R 7 NR 17 8 ADULT NO_PARENTAL To close the menu press SETUP aga
13. stations In tuner mode press 44 gt gt or use the numeric keypad 0 9 gt 10 to select the desired preset number gt The preset number radio frequency and waveband are displayed RECEPTION 23 Other Functions Volume control Adjust VOLUME button or press VOL to increase or decrease the volume level To listen through the headphones Connect the headphones plug to the PHONES 7 socket at the front of the DVD system gt The speakers will be muted To switch off the volume temporarily Press MUTE gt MUTE icon appears To restore the volume press MUTE again Adjusting the speakers tones and channels for discs with Dolby Digital mode only You can change the speakers sound distribution to suit your surround sound needs and adjust the treble bass level to define the sound processor settings For example if you are closer to the left front speaker than the right front speaker the left front speaker might seem louder than the right one To adjust it you must change the channel level for one or both speakers until the sound evens out While playing a disc press SELECT repeatedly to select TREBLE LEVEL gt BASS LEVEL gt FRONT LEFT gt CNT gt FRONT RIGHT gt SURROUND RIGHT gt SURROUND LEFT SUBWOOFER TREBLE LEVEL While the level indicator appears on the display immediately press VOL to select the desired treble bass or speaker s level 15
14. walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Example of Antenna Grounding as per National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 DEAD INA WIRE GROUND CLAMP ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 DA lt GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE NEC ART 250 PART H NOTETO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER THIS REMINDER IS PROVIDED TO CABLE GROUND SHALL BE CONNECTED TO THE GROUNDING SYSTEM OF THE BUILDING AS CLOSE TO THE POINT OF CABLE ENTRY AS PRACTICAL 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped 15 Battery usage CAUTION To prevent battery leakage wh
15. 9 gt 10 to select the desired title followed by M or OK gt The selected title starts playing Helpful Hints The details of operation might differ depending on the DVD Selecting a title might not be possible on certain DVDs Using the DVD root menu Some DVDs have unique DVD menus For example DVDs programmed with complex contents provide guide menus and those recorded with various languages provide menus for audio and subtitle language The DVD menu s contents and operation differ from disc to disc Press MENU on the remote control during playback gt The DVD menu available on the disc appears If the DVD is recorded without a disc menu pressing MENU will either restart playback go back to the title menu or have no effect Use FAY or the numeric keypad 0 9 gt 10 to select the desired title followed by M or OK gt The selected scene starts playing Changing the audio subtitle language for the current disc only Press LANGUAGE to change the audio language and SUBTITLE to change the subtitle language from the selection available on the disc gt The changes are only applied to the current disc it will not change the default preset see Selecting the language for Audio Subtitle Disc Menu Viewing from another angle If the disc contains sequences recorded from different camera angles this allows you to view the picture from different angles The selections of angle are depen
16. IN jacks and AUDIO OUT jacks to the AUDIO IN jacks on the VCR This will allow you to make analog stereo two channel right and left recordings Digital Recording Coaxial or Optical Connect the system s DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL jack to the DIGITAL COAXIAL IN jack or DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL to DIGITAL OPTICAL IN on a digital recording device such as Dolby Digital decoder CD recorder Before starting operation set the DIGITAL OUTPUT according to the audio connection See page 16 CONNECTIONS 9 Functional Overview Front panel VOLUME POWER on orr ON Y iR SENSOR MAGNAVOX 5 DVO CHANGER SELECT PREVIOUS NEXT PLAY PAUSE Co BI LI gt PROGRESSIVESCAN 000 1 POWER ON OFF to switch between power on and standby modes 2 5 DISC DIRECT PLAY DISC 1 5 to select a disc for playback 3 OPEN CLOSE A in Disc mode only to open or close the disc tray Disc carousel tray iR SENSOR receives signals from the remote control STOP E in Disc mode only to stop playing the disc DVD PROGRESSIVE SCAN to select DVD CD mode press and hold to switch between Progressive Scan on and off TUNER BAND to select TUNER FM or AM mode 9 TV AUX to select TV or AUX mode 10 FUNCTIONAL OvERVIEW 5 0 0 9 00 E Y 15 MUTE to interrupt or resume
17. IS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION To prevent electric shock match wide blade of plug to wide slot and fully insert For Customer Use Enter below the Serial No which is located on the rear of the cabinet Retain this information for future reference Model No Serial No Visit our World Wide Web Site at http www magnavox com English 6 Espa ol 31 INDEX 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Do not use this apparatus near water 1 2 3 4 Follow all instructions 5 6 Clean only with dry cloth 7 Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 Do not defeat the safety m um purpose of the polarized or S 007 grounding type plug A polarized plug lt A AC Polarized has two blades with one wider than Plug the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being
18. IS EXCLUDED Your warranty does not cover labor charges for installation or setup of the product adjust ment of customer controls on the product and installation or repair of antenna systems outside of the product product repair and or part replacement because of misuse accident unauthorized repair or other cause not within the control of Magnavox reception problems caused by signal conditions or cable or antenna systems outside the unit a product that requires modification or adaptation to enable it to operate in any country other than the country for which it was designed manufactured approved and or authorized or repair of products damaged by these modifica tions incidental or consequential damages resulting from the prod uct Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages so the above exclusion may not apply to you This includes but is not limited to prerecord ed material whether copyrighted or not copyrighted a product that is used for commercial or institutional pur poses 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 Magnavox P O Box 520890 Mi
19. MAGNAVOX SMART VERY SMART Printed in China First connect Front Speaker Front Speaker Rear of TV Right Left example only Y Center Speaker 75 Qar VIDEO IN S VIDEO AM Loop Antenna COMPONENT VIDEO OUT DIGITAL OUT A ANTENNA Passive FM Antenna Subwoofer Rear Speaker Surround Right Rear Speaker Surround Left Helpful Hints To obtain a better picture quality effect you can choose to connect an extra video connection if nian jack you will need an your TV has the same input connector B accessory RF modulator The RF modulator Use this If your TV has video cable s this video input jack s 7397r lf your TV has only a single Antenna In converts the video from the DVD system so it can play Connecting Speaker Cable then play see next page COMPONENT VIDEO IN not supplied S VIDEO through the TV s Antenna connector Refer to your owner s manual for proper connection refer to page 9 in the owner s manual When listening to TV programs press TV AUX button at the front panel of the DVD system to select AUDIO IN TV in order for the sound to be heard For connecting to a VCR see page 9 in the owner s manual for more details 22 ED DIGITALAUDIO R
20. SPEAKER SETUP PREFERENCES AUDIO SETUP PAGE DIGITAL OUT DUAL MONO DYNAMIC EXI MAIN PAGE FULL full compressed dynamic range High volume outputs are softened and low volume outputs are brought upwards to audible level 7 8 1 8 partially compressed dynamic range OFF uncompressed dynamic range Activating the camera angle indication Press SETUP Select GENERAL SETUP then press OK Press W to select ANGLE MARK then press P Use keys to select your preference and press OK to confirm gt If set to ON 22x will be displayed on the SETUP MENU MAIN PAGE GENERAL SETUP EXT GENERAL PAGE TV DISPLAY ANGLE MARK OSD LANG OFF VIDEO OUTPUT SCREEN SAVER MAIN PAGE screen when a picture is recorded in multiple angle To close the menu press SETUP again Activating screen saver Press SETUP Select GENERAL SETUP then press OK Press W repeatedly to select SCREEN SAVER then press P Use keys to select your preference and press OK to confirm To close the menu press SETUP again SETUP MENU MAIN PAGE GENERAL SETUP SPEAKER SETUP AUDIO SETUP PREFERENCES GENERAL PAGE VIDEO OUTPUT MAIN PAGE gt If set to ON when you leave the system in stop or pause mode for more than one minute the screen saver will appear on the TV
21. Some discs will start playing automatically and others will display the Disc Contents Menu on the TV screen If the menu is presented use lt P A Y keys to highlight your selection and press OK to confirm To select a play option press numeric keypad 0 9 gt 10 Helpful Hints Your player will not play discs that have a region code different from the region code of your player _ If the inhibit icon appears on the TV screen when a button is pressed it means the function is not available on the disc you are playing Basic playback controls gt Starts playback or pause Resumes playback of a stopped disc DVD only Stops playback Fa 14 Skips to the previous track chapter gt Skips to the next track chapter 4 Starts Fast reverse scanning Press gt to resume normal playback gt gt Starts Fast forward scanning Press to resume normal playback numeric keypad 0 9 gt 10 Selects the title chapter or track number of the disc to start playback For double digit number press gt 10 and followed by the next number For example to select 25 press gt 10 twice 2 will appear then press 5 DISC 1 5 Starts playback the selected disc DISC NO While playing a disc display the disc number DISC SKIP Selects the next available disc Helpful Hint If the REPEAT or SHUFFLE mode is active pressing a
22. access to accessories from our convenient home shopping network And most importantly you can count on our uncompromising commitment to your total satisfaction All of this is our way of saying welcome and thanks for investing in a Magnavox product Sincerely 9202 4 Lawrence J Blanford President and Chief Executive Officer P S Remember to get the most from your Magnavox product you must return your Warranty Registration Card within 10 days So please mail it to us right now MAC5097 MAGNAVOX Your completed Warranty Registration Card serves as verification of ownership Model Registration Returning your Warranty Registration Card right away guarantees you ll receive all the information and special offers which you qualify for as the owner of your model Know these Sq ety symbols CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO GUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL This bolt of lightning indicates uninsulated material within your unit may cause an electrical shock For the safety of everyone in your household please do not remove product covering The exclamation point calls attention to features for which you should read the enclosed literature closely to prevent operating and maintenance problems WARNING To PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE TH
23. ami FL 33152 BEFORE REQUESTING EXCHANGE Please check your owner s manual for assistance If you have additional questions call us at 1 800 705 2000 EXCHANGING A PRODUCT IN U S A PUERTO RICO OR U S VIRGIN ISLANDS Contact Magnavox to arrange an exchange Please call 1 800 705 2000 to arrange an exchange In U S A Puerto Rico and U S Virgin Islands all implied war ranties including implied warranties of merchantability and fit ness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to the duration of this express warranty But because some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty may last this limitation may not apply to you EXCHANGING A PRODUCT IN CANADA Please contact Magnavox at 1 800 661 6162 French Speaking 1 800 705 2000 English Speaking or Spanish Speaking In Canada this warranty is given in lieu of all other warranties No other warranties are expressed or implied including any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose Magnavox is not liable under any circumstances for any direct indirect special incidental or consequential damages howsoever incurred even if notified of the possibility of such damages REMEMBER Please record below the model and serial numbers found on the product Also please fill out and mail your warranty regis tration card promptly It will be easier for us to notify you if necessary MODEL SERIAL
24. atories Dolby Pro Logic and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Confidential Unpublished Works 1992 1999 Dolby Laboratories Inc All rights reserved This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by 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 Important Notes Laser Type Semiconductor laser GaAlAs Wave length 650nm Output Power 7mW Beam divergence 60 degree The set complies with the FCC Rules Part 15 and with 21 CFR 1040 1 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation NOTE PICTURES SHOWN MAY BE DIFFERENT BETWEEN COUNTRIES NEVER MAKE OR CHANGE CONNECTIONS WITH THE POWER SWITCHED ON CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure or other unsafe operation ATENCION El uso de mando o ajustes o la ejecucci n de m todos que no sean los aqu
25. ctivate the sleep timer O Press SLEEP repeatedly until it reaches OFF Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION Output power Stereo mode DIN Total Harmonic Distortion 10 at rated power 1 kHz Frequency Response 180 Hz 14 kHz 1 dB Signalcto Noise Ratios c cet ideam gt 65 dB CCIR Ih UE orto s UN de E 400 mV TUNER SECTION Tuning Range FM 87 5 108 MHz 100 kHz steps BEES NEHME AM 530 1710 kHz 10 kHz steps 26 dB Ouleting Sensitivity ect tdi FM 20 dB 26 dB Quieting Sensitivity 3162 uV m Image Rejection Radio one amna mama t FM 25 dB B B B B E AM Suppression FM 30 Harmonie DIStOFTIOEL ancien hs FM Mono 3 cA NE M Spo Ora are RM TA AM 5 Frequency Response FM 180 Hz 10 kHz 6 dB Stereo Separa iaa nte anii FM 26 dB 1 kHz Stereo Thireshold tette urs FM 23 5 dB DVD SECTION Laser Type Semiconductor Disc Diameter 12cm Videos ME MPEG 2 Video DAC 10 Bits Signal System PAL NTSC Video Formacion 4 3 169 Video S N 56 dB minimum Composite Video ciiin 1 0Vp p 75 Q S Video Output Y 1 0 Vp p 75 Q C 0 286 Vp p 75 Q t Bits 96 kHz IR REMOTE CONTROL Effective Range Battery 1 5V Hz 44 1 kHz z 22 kHz 48 kHz z
26. descritos puede ocasionar peligro de exposici n a radiaci n IMPORTANT NOTES 5 Contents Introduction and General Information s asa aa nan hte tette diete 7 Supplied accessories eee 7 Environmental information 7 Installation zar rre erret 7 Maintenance eee ereeseee eee 7 Connections Step 1 Connecting antennas 8 AM Indoor Loop Antenna aaa 8 FM Indoor Antenna I I a aa 8 Step 2 Connecting the speakers and passive subwoofer 8 3 Connecting a IV sa shani ana au sa 9 Connecting additional equipment 9 1 Listening to the playback of other equipment 9 2 Using the VCR for recording 05 9 3 Digital Recording Coaxial or Optical 9 Functional Overview Front panela 10 Remote Control 11 12 Preparations Inserting batteries into the remote control 13 Switching on the system 13 Setting up the surround sound system 13 Placing the speakers a Changing the speaker
27. ding on the disc format While playing a disc press ANGLE repeatedly to select the desired angle gt Playback changes to the selected angle Searching for a particular title chapter or time elapsed While playing a DVD Press GOTO Press d gt to select TITLE or CHAPTER search or press GOTO again to enter time search Use numeric keypad 0 9 gt 10 to input the specific title chapter or elapsed playing time at which you want to begin playback Press OK While playing a VCD the PBC mode must set to off Press GOTO Use numeric keypad 0 9 gt 10 to input the specific elapsed playing time at which you want to begin playback Zooming in This function allows you to enlarge the picture on the TV screen and to pan through the enlarged image While playing a disc press ZOOM repeatedly to select a zoom factor 1 2 gt OFF To shift the enlarged image on the TV screen use lt P AY keys to move the zoomed picture left right up and down To return the picture to regular size press ZOOM repeatedly to select OFF Helpful Hint Zooming may not be possible on certain DVDs VCDs Playing in slow motion mode While playing a disc press SLOW MEM repeatedly to select the required slow motion speed SF slow forward and SR slow reverse For DVD SF 2x SF 4x SF 8x SR 2x SR 4x SR 8x gt PLAY For VCD SF 1x SF 2x SF 3x gt PLAY To resume normal play press
28. down Check the disc type color system and regional code Check for any scratches or smudges on he disc Press SETUP to turn off the setup menu screen Cancel the parental control rating function or change the rating level oisture has condensed inside the system Remove the disc and leave the system turned on for about an hour The DVD system does not respond when the buttons are pressed Disconnect the power plug from the outlet and insert again Cannot activate some features such as Angles Subtitles or multi language Audio ulti language sound or subtitle is not recorded on the DVD Changing the language for the sound or subtitle is prohibited on the DVD The features may not be available on the disc No image is output when a function is selected ake sure the component is connected correctly Press the correct function button for the input source Considerable noise in radio broadcasts Tune in to the correct frequency Connect the antenna Route RF AC 3 and digital cables away from the antenna terminals and wires Fully extend the FM wire antenna Position for best reception and secure to a wall Connect an outdoor FM or AM antenna Adjust the direction and position for best reception Turn off the equipment causing the noise or move it away from the DVD system Place the antenna farther away from any equipment that may be causing the noise The remote control does not functio
29. e picture to 525 lines every time the picture is refreshed To enjoy the full quality potential offered by progressive scan feature a progressive scan TV is required Supplied accessories Remote control with two AAA batteries loop antenna and FM wire antenna Audio cable white red Composite video cable yellow Component video cables red blue green Five satellite speakers including five speaker cables Passive subwoofer including cable This instruction booklet and Quick Use Guide If any item is damaged or missing contact your retailer Environmental information All unnecessary packaging has been omitted We have tried to make the packaging easy to separate into three materials cardboard box polystyrene foam buffer and polyethylene bags protective foam sheet Your system consists of materials which can be recycled and reused if disassembled by a specialized company Please observe the local regulations regarding the disposal of packaging materials exhausted batteries and old equipment Installation Place the player on a flat hard and stable surface There must be sufficient room in front of the player for the drawer to open In a cabinet allows about 10cm 4 inches of free space all around the player for adequate ventilation Do not expose your player to extreme temperatures or humidity Maintenance When a disc becomes dirty clean it with a cleaning clo
30. e selected disc will play once then stop To stop playback press M To exit press CD MODE when in stop mode Disc OPERATIONS 21 22 Shuffle play mode You can playback CD tracks in random order To shuffle play one CD Stop playback Press SHUFFLE to turn on shuffle function SHUFFLE ON is briefly displayed Press PIN to start shuffle play To cancel shuffle play press M twice To shuffle play all CDs Stop playback and press CD MODE then follow the above steps 2 4 Program favorite tracks You can play the contents of the disc in the order you want by programming the order of the tracks to be played Up to 99 tracks can be stored This function in only available when CD MODE is selected Stop playback and press CD MODE Press PROGRAM to enter program mode gt P 20 00 and PROG is displayed Press DISC SKIP or DISC 1 5 on the system to select a disc number 3 The respective disc button will flash DISC X Use the numeric keypad 0 9 gt 10 to input the track number in the order you want P is displayed XX is the program number and HH is the selected track number Repeat steps 3 4 to store other tracks To start program play press During program playback press I Pl or lt lt BPI on the system to select the next or previous programmed track To stop playback press M once To cancel the program press again Helpful Hints Ifyou attemp
31. eWritable VOLUME Make sure your DVD system and TV are connected and turned on Playing a disc 1 Press POWER ON OFF at the front panel to turn the power on You can also press the SOURCE button on the remote until DISC X appears on the display panel 2 Turn on the TV and select the correct Video In mode You should see the blue Philips DVD background screen on the TV if no disc in the DVD system Press OPEN CLOSE at the front panel of the DVD system and load a disc then press the OPEN CLOSE again to close the disc tray Make sure the disc label is facing up For double sided discs load the side you want to play face up Playback will start automatically If not press gt Il button If a disc menu appears use Y 4 buttons on the remote to make the necessary selection then press OK to confirm Or use the numeric keypad on the remote to select features Follow the instructions given in the disc menu 5 To stop playback press STOP Region Codes DVDs must be labeled for ALL regions or Region 1 in order ALL to play on this DVD system DVD system Video Output Selection for Proper Playback Press SETUP button SETUP MENU MAIN PAGE No pi ctu re The Setup Menu main page appears on the TV screen AUDIO SETUP Select GENERAL SETUP then press OK PREFERENCES Press W button to select VIDEO OUT EXIT SETUP then press gt butto
32. es within 10 days We want you to start enjoying your new product right away CALL US BEFORE YOU CONSIDER RETURNING THE PRODUCT 1 800 705 2000 or Visit us on the web at www magnavox com Ky e SE my eS Return your Warranty Registration card today to ensure you receive all the benefits you re entitled to Once your Magnavox purchase is registered youre 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 and take advantage of these important benefits Warranty Verification Registering your product within 10 days confirms your right to maximum protection under the terms and conditions of your Magnavox warranty Owner Confirmation in the event of product theft or loss MAGNAVOX d Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to the family Dear Magnavox product owner Thank you for your confidence in Magnavox You ve selected one of the best built best backed products available today 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 networks in the industry What s more your purchase guarantees you ll receive all the information and special offers for which you qualify plus easy
33. g is ENGLISH VIDEO OUTPUT SCREEN SAVER To close the menu press SETUP again Press DISPLAY on the remote control to switch on off the on screen display OSD on the TV Helpful Hint If the language selected is not available on the disc the original language designated by each disc will be selected Changing the TV display Press SETUP SETUP MENU MAIN PAGE Select GENERAL SETUP then press OK Select TV DISPLAY then p 7 press gt 7 Use keys to select Le SCREEN SAVER your preference and press OK to confirm MAIN PAGE To close the menu press SETUP again NORMAL PS default setting Ifyou have a conventional TV set 75 and your DVD is not formatted for ME wide screen viewing use this setting i A wide picture is displayed on the a C whole TV screen with a portion automatically cut off NORMAL LB If you have a conventional TV set and your DVD is formatted for wide screen Ir 0 viewing use this setting Wide bands will be displayed on the upper and lower portions of the TV screen 16 9 f you have a wide screen TV set use this setting you must also set your wide screen TV to full size Helpful Hint If your DVD is not encoded to allow you to change the aspect ratio TV display cannot be changed PREPARATIONS 15 Selecting the language for Audio Subtitle Disc Men
34. has S video In jack Sampling Frequency Frequency of sampling data when analog data is converted to digital data Sampling frequency numerically represents how many time the original analog signal is sampled per second Surround A system for creating realistic three dimensional sound fields full of realism by arranging multiple speakers around the listener Title The longest section of a picture or music feature on DVD music etc in video software or the entire album in audio software Each title is assigned a title number enabling you to locate the title you want VIDEO OUT jack Jack on the back of the DVD System that sends video to a TV GLOSSARY 27 LIMITED WARRANTY MAGNAVOX AUDIO SYSTEM One Year Free Exchange This product must be carried in for an exchange WHO IS COVERED You must have proof of purchase to exchange the product A sales receipt or other document showing that you purchased the product is considered proof of purchase Attach it to this owner s manual and keep both nearby WHAT IS COVERED Warranty coverage begins the day you buy your product For one year thereafter a defective or inoperative product will be replaced with a new renewed or comparable product at no charge to you A replacement product is covered only for the original warranty period When the warranty on the original product expires the warranty on the replacement product also expires WHAT
35. ich may result in bodily injury property damage or damage to the unit Install all batteries correctly and as marked on the unit Do not mix batteries old and new or carbon and alkaline etc Remove batteries when the unit is not used for a long time 16 This appliance shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing water and that no object filled with liquid such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus 17 Power Lines An outdoor antenna should be located away from power lines 18 Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna is connected to the product be sure that the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Section 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 provides information with respect proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode See Figure Class Il equipment symbol lal This symbol indicates that the unit has a double insulation system Canada English This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications Manufactured under license from Dolby Labor
36. in Rating NO PARENT If parental control is not activated it will play all discs Rating 1 to 8 If the player s parental level is set below 8 only discs with a lower or equal level will play For example if the player is set to 6 only discs with ratings of 6 4 3 and 1 will be played Higher rated scenes will not be played unless an alternative that has the same rating or lower is available on the disc For example consider a disc that generally is suitable for most audiences and it is rated at level 1 for the most part However in the middle there are also scenes rated at 6 not suitable for children Rating explanations 8 ADULT Mature material should be viewed only by adults due to graphic sexual material violence or language o children under age 17 not recommended viewing for children under age 17 6 PG R Parental Guidance Restricted recommended that parents restrict children under 17 from viewing or allow to view only when supervised by a parent or adult guardian 7 NC 17 5 Reserved 4PG13 Material is unsuitable for children under age 13 3 PG Parental Guidance suggested 2 Reserved 1G General Audience recommended as acceptable for viewers of all ages Helpful Hint Some DVDs are not encoded with a rating though the movie rating is printed on the disc jacket The rating level feature does not work for such discs 18 PREPARATIONS Changing the
37. iscs in order to activate repeat all discs feature in CD mode Repeat playback a specific section passage continuously You can set to play a specific section in a title chapter or track repeatedly While playing a disc press A B at your chosen starting point Press A B again at your chosen end point gt The passage will now repeat continuously To resume normal play press A B again Disc OPERATIONS Helpful Hints Ona DVD you are able to mark the A B across a chapter On aVCD make sure the entire A B section is within a single track Fast searching for a particular passage Press 4 or gt on the remote control to fast reverse or forward the disc There are four scan speeds Each press will increase the speed FF fast forward and FR fast reverse For DVD MP3 FF 2x FF 4x FF 6x FF 8x PLAY FR 2x FR 4x FR FR 8x gt PLAY For VCD CD FF 1x FF 2x FF 3x FF 4x PLAY FR 1x gt FR 2x FR 3x gt FR 4x gt PLAY For VCD CD when the search reaches the end of the track it will resume normal playback at the beginning of next track To resume normal play press gt H Special DVD VCD features Using the DVD title menu Some DVDs may contain two or more titles If the disc has a title menu recorded on it you can start playback from the selected movie title Press TITLE gt A list of the DVD s titles appears Use FAY or the numeric keypad 0
38. kers Do not connect more than one speaker to any one pair of speaker jacks Do not connect speakers with an impedance lower than the speakers supplied Please refer to the SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual Step 3 Connecting aTV IMPORTANT There are various ways to connect the system to aTV as shown in the illustration it depends on the capabilities of your TV system The progressive scan video quality is only possible through Pr Cr Pb Cb Y output and a progressive scan TV is required To view the DVD playback Use the video cable yellow to connect the system s VIDEO OUT jack to the video input jack on the TV You can make an extra video connection with one of the following options if your TV has the same input connector Option 1 Use the component video cables red blue green to connect the system s Pr Cr Pb Cb Y jacks to the corresponding Pr Cr Pb Cb Y input jacks on the TV If you are using a Progressive Scan TV TV must indicate Progressive Scan or ProScan capability press and hold the PROGRESSIVE SCAN DVD button located at the front panel for more than two seconds to switch on the progressive scan mode 3 P SCAN icon will appear on the display panel OR Option 2 Use the S video cable not supplied to connect the system s S VIDEO OUT jack to the S Video input jack on theTV IMPORTANT If S VIDEO or Component video Pr Cr Pb Cb Y is used for DVD playback connection the DVD
39. l FM Indoor Antenna Connect the supplied FM antenna to the FM 750 jack Extend the FM antenna and fix its ends to the wall For better FM stereo reception connect an external FM antenna using an 75 ohm coaxial cable not supplied Helpful Hints 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 8 CONNECTIONS Pr Cr Y 75 Qr QUT IN S COMPONENT VIDEO IN 4 E Option 1 AM Loop antenna COAXIAL OPTICAL Option 2 SOSEONENT DIGITAL OUT pup Pis RZ AM FM ANTENNA WAL SI OD 752 FM antenna Step 2 Connecting the speakers and passive subwoofer Connect the supplied speaker systems and passive subwoofer using the supplied speaker cables by matching the colors of the jacks and speaker cables Press up or down the speaker s jack and fully insert the stripped portion of the speaker cable into the jack then release Speakers ona whe ea Surroun re sa bue Surround Right S _ SubwesterSUBW Black purple Helpful Hints Ensure that the speaker cables are correctly connected Improper connections may damage the system due to short circuit For optimal sound performance use the supplied spea
40. lect TUNER mode Press TUNER BAND again to select the desired band FM or AM Press and hold 14 or gt gt or 4 Pl on the remote control until the frequency indication starts to change then release gt The system automatically tunes to the next strong radio station STEREO To tune to a weak station press Mi a or gt gt or Hi Pl on the remote control briefly and repeatedly until an optimal reception is found To reduce the noise and make the radio reception clearer press ST MONO to switch to monaural mode Repeat step 4 if necessary until you find the desired radio station Presetting radio stations You can preset up to 40 stations regardless of the reception Tune to your desired radio station refer to Tuning to radio stations Press SLOW MEM gt PROG icon starts flashing PROG L R STEREO Use the numeric keypad 0 9 gt 10 to select the desired preset number gt f PROG icon goes off before you select the desired preset number press SLOW MEM again PROG L R STEREO Press SLOW MEM again or wait for a few seconds to store the radio station Repeat steps 1 4 to store other radio stations Helpful Hint During programming if no button is pressed within five seconds the system will exit the program mode automatically Radio Reception Listening to preset radio
41. mitation level in each country The limitation varies from disc to disc when it is activated playback will be prohibited if the software s level is higher than the user set level PCM Pulse Code Modulation A system for converting analog sound signal to digital signal for later processing with no data compression used in conversion Glossary Playback control PBC Refers to the signal recorded on video CDs or SVCDs for controlling reproduction By using menu screens recorded on a Video CD or SVCD that supports PBC you can enjoy interactive type software as well as software having a search function Progressive Scan It displays all the horizontal lines of a picture at one time as a signal frame This system can convert the interlaced video from DVD into progressive format for connection to a progressive display It dramatically increases the vertical resolution A progressive scan TV is needed to receive progressive scan output from the player Region code A system for allowing discs to be played back only in the region designated beforehand This unit will only play discs that have compatible region codes You can find the region code of your unit by looking on the product label Some discs are compatible with more than one region or ALL regions S Video Produces a clear picture by sending separate signals for the luminance and the color You can use S Video only if your TV
42. n Point the remote control at the remote sensor of the unit Reduce the distance to the player Remove any possible obstacles Replace the batteries with new ones Check that the batteries are loaded correctly The display is dark Press DIM again Low hum or buzz sound Place the DVD system as far away as possible from electrical devices that may be causing interference Low bass response Check all speakers for correct polarity TROUBLESHOOTING 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 is 4 3 and that of wide screens is 16 9 AUDIO OUT Jacks Jacks on the back of the DVD System that send audio to another system TV Stereo etc Bit Rate The amount of data used to hold a given length of music measured in kilobits per seconds or kbps Or the speed at which you record Generally the higher the bit rate or the higher the recording speed the better the sound quality However higher bit rates use more space on a Disc Chapter Sections of a picture or a music piece on a DVD that are smaller than titles A title is composed of several chapters Each chapter is assigned a chapter number enabling you to locate
43. n GENERAL PAGE Usually this channel is between the lowest and Press A Y button to select and highlight LITT highest channels and may be called FRONT i m ANGLE MARK AN IN or VIDEO S VIDEO if you use the S Video connection Or you may go to channel 1 on your TV then SCR SAVER CREBY he Ch 1d B dl CR CBY if you use the Component De Video Pr Cr Pb Cb Y connection until you see the Video In channel Or your TV remote control may have a button Press OK button to confirm paris or switch that chooses different video modes The nated button to clear the screen when Do not use channel 3 or 4 on the TV unless A you are using an RF modulator Note If you have problem access to the Setup Menu use the VIDEO OUT for connecting the See your TV manual for more details DVD system to your TV VIDEO IN This connection enables you to access to the SETUP MENU and make the selection for the type of video output S VIDEO or CR CBY Check the AV Audio Video mode on your TV Detailed playback features and additional functions are described in the accompanying owner s manual DVD VIDEO DIGITAL SURROUND SYSTEM ORT Need help Call us A AS etum your Warranty Magnavox representatives are ready to help you with any questions about your new product We can guide you Registration Card through Connections First time Setup or any of the Featur
44. omponent is incapable of processing 96 kHz digital signals input then convert to standard signal with sampling rates of 48 kHz OFF default setting deactivate the digital output Changing the sound channel for discs with Dolby Digital mode only Press SETUP Press W to select AUDIO SETUP then press OK Press W to select DUAL MONO then press P Use keys to select your preference and press OK to confirm To close the menu press SETUP again STEREO default setting SETUP MENU MAIN PAGE GENERAL SETUP SPEAKER SETUP AUDIO SETUP PREFERENCES AUDIO SETUP PAGE DIGITAL OUT DUAL MONO DYNAMIC L MONO R MONO EXT MAIN PAGE reproduces both channels as stereo L MONO reproduces left mono signal to front left and right channels R MONO It reproduces right mono signal to front left and right channels MIX reproduces both channels mix together The same function can also be accessed from the AUDIO button on the remote control Balancing the volume level through setting the dynamic range for discs with Dolby Digital mode only Press SETUP Press W to select AUDIO SETUP then press OK Press W to select DYNAMIC then press Use keys to select your preference and press OK to confirm To close the menu press SETUP again SETUP MENU MAIN PAGE GENERAL SETUP
45. parental control password The original preset password is 1234 Press SETUP Press W to select PREFERENCES then press OK Press W to select PASSWORD then press SETUP MENU MAIN PAGE GENERAL SETUP SPEAKER SETUP AUDIO SETUP PREFERENCES EXIT SETU PREFERENCES PAGE TV AUDIO SUBTITLE DISC MENU PARENTAL gt Select CHANGE then press OK Use the numeric keypad 0 9 to enter your old 4 digit password in the box beside the OLD PASSWORD 1234 beside NEW PASSWORD PASSWORD CHANGE DEFAULTS PREFERENCES PAGE OLD PASSWORD XXXX NEW PASSWORD CONFIRM PASSWORD If this is the first time you have set a password press XXX will appear as you enter the numbers Enter a new 4 digit password of your choice in the box Enter the new 4 digit password once again in the box beside CONFIRM PASSWORD then press OK To close the menu press SETUP again IMPORTANT DVD discs and players are designed with regional restrictions Before playing a disc make sure the disc is for the same zone as your player Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD some operations may be different or restricted Do not push on the disc tray or put any objects other than discs on the disc tray Doing so may cause the disc player to malfunction Do not move the disc player during playback a
46. ress Ml Kodak Picture disc Load a Kodak Picture disc gt The disc reading time may exceed 30 seconds due to the complexity of the directory file configuration Playback will start automatically Press B 3 9 thumbnail pictures will appear on the TV Press 14 Pl or aa gt on the system to view the previous next page if available Press AW 4 P to navigate through the 9 thumbnail pictures and press OK to select the desired picture to play To stop playback press M twice During playback you can Press 19 Pl or maa gt on the system to select another title picture in the current folder Use lt gt A Y keys on the remote to rotate or flip the picture files Press P Ill to pause resume playback Helpful Hints Stop playback before remove the disc Due to the recording nature of Digital Audio MP3 DAM only digital audio music will play It is normal to experience an occasional skip while listening to your MP3 discs Some files on Kodak or JPEG discs may be distorted during playback due to the configuration and characteristics of the disc For multi session discs with different formats only the first session will be available MENU key function is not available during Kodak picture disc playback Tuning to radio stations Press POWER ON OFF to switch on the last selected Source Press TUNER BAND or press SOURCE on the remote control repeatedly to se
47. s sound level Activating Deactivating progressive scan mode 14 System Setup DVD 14 Selecting the color system that matches the connected TV u ei 14 Selecting the type of video output 15 Selecting the On Screen Display OSD language 15 Changing the TV display a aaa 15 Selecting the language for Audio Subtitle Disc Menu 16 Changing and testing the speakers setting 16 Setting the digital output Changing the sound channel Balancing the volume level through setting the dynamic range as a a aaa awa aaah dia 17 Activating the camera angle indication 17 Activating screen saver a 17 Restoring the original settings ees 17 Setting the parental control 18 Changing the parental control password 18 6 CONTENTS Disc Operations Discs information a n an hahahaha 19 Disc playback iei 19 Basic playback controls J aaa 19 20 Resuming playback from the last stopped point DVD only iii RR UR RUNS 20 Repeat play mode aN 20 Repeat playback a specific section passage continuously 20 Fast searching for a particular passage
48. s doing so may damage the DVD system Playable discs Your DVD player is able to play Digital Video Discs DVDs Video CDs VCDs SuperVideo CDs SVCDs Digital Video Discs Rewritable DVD RW Compact Discs CDs discs Picture Kodak JPEG files on CD R W vipeo VIDEOCD wise dee dee des Cerar voo piciraLauDio 70190 ReWritablej DVD ReWritable Region Codes DVDs must be labeled for ALL regions or for Region 1 in order to play on this DVD system You cannot play discs that are labeled for other regions ela Helpful Hint If you are having trouble playing a certain disc remove the disc and try a different one Improperly formatted discs will not play on this DVD system Disc playback Press POWER ON OFF then press DVD Turn on the TV power and set to the correct Video In channel or Audio Video mode 3 The DVD system s default screen will show on the TV Press OPEN CLOSE 4A to open the disc tray Load a disc with the label side facing up OPEN CLOSE Disc Operations f you want load in more discs press DISC SKIP to rotate the disc carousel tray Maximum up to 5 discs could be loaded in the disc carousel tray Press OPEN CLOSE 4 again to close the tray gt There will be a short delay while the player identifies all the available discs and reads the menu from the disc Playback may start automatically if not press PIL
49. sound reproduction G SELECT to select the respective speaker channel then use the VOLUME button to adjust its sound level PREVIOUS lt lt NEXT P in Disc mode press to skip to the previous next chapter track in Tuner mode to tune to a lower or higher radio frequency PLAY PAUSE PIE in Disc mode only to start or interrupt disc playback AS Display screen to display details for user s information VOLUME to adjust the master volume PHONES to connect headphones The same functions can be accessed via the same buttons on the remote control see next page Remote Control SOURCE OOGG CeoG 2 000 OO E CO COGO ET CE gt a gs JO Notes for remote control While the system is in active mode select the source you wish to control by pressing SOURCE key on the remote control Then select the desired function PIL lt lt gt gt for example to switch between power on and standby modes 2 SOURCE to select the desired source DVD CD TUNER FM TUNER AM TV or AUX 3 SLEEP to set the sleep auto off timer function 4 VOL to adjust the master volume 5 SELECT to select the respective speaker channel then use the VOLUME button to adjust its sound level 6 MENU to enter or exit the disc contents menu to swi
50. system s VIDEO OUT setting will need to be set accordingly Details are on page 15 If your TV only has an RF style jack Antenna In or 75 ohm You will need an RF modulator in order to view the playback of DVD dics on your TV Ask your dealer for details on RF modulator availability and compatibility Follow the instructions provided with the RF modulator to connect the DVD system to your TV RF coaxial cable to TV Y I E Back of RF Modulator example only Antenna or Cable TV signal 1 2 3 Connecting additional equipment IMPORTANT Some DVDs copy protected You cannot record the disc through aVCR or digital recording device When making connections make sure the color of cables matches the color of jacks Always refer to the owner s manual of the other equipment for complete connection and usage details Television Listening to the playback of other equipment Connect the system s AUDIO IN TV or AUX jacks to the AUDIO OUT jacks on the other audio visual device such as a TV VCR Laser Disc player or cassette deck Before starting operation press TV AUX at the front panel to select AUDIO IN TV or AUDIO IN AUX in order to activate the input source Using the VCR for recording DVDs Connect the system s VIDEO OUT jacks to the VIDEO
51. t to program more than 99 tracks F LILL is displayed The programmed contents are lost if you turn off the DVD system or open the disc tray Playing MP3 Picture disc Kodak JPEG Supported MP3 format JPEG format Max 12 characters nested directory is 7 levels The max album number is 32 Supported VBR bit rate Supported sampling frequencies for MP3 disc are 32 kHz 44 1 kHz 48 kHz Supported Bit rates of MP3 disc are 32 64 96 128 192 256 kbps Disc OPERATIONS IMPORTANT You have to turn on your TV and set to the correct Video In channel see page 13 Switching on the system MP3 JPEG Picture disc Load an MP3 Picture JPEG disc gt The disc reading time may exceed 30 seconds due to the complexity of the directory file configuration Playback will start automatically If not press P M to start playback Press 4 Pl or maa gt on the system to select the previous or next track To turn the album picture menu ON press MENU on the remote control when in stop mode 3 The album picture menu will appear on the TV screen Press to select a desired album then press OK or FM to confirm for disc only gt The title menu appears on the TV screen Press AW b to select a desired title then press OK or gt to start playback You can also use the numeric keypad 0 9 gt 10 to enter your choice To stop playback p
52. tch on or off the playback control mode for VCD version 2 0 and MP3 Tavar to select movement direction in disc contents menu system menu bar 8 OK to enter or confirm the selection OPEN CLOSE in Disc mode only to open or close the disc tray GOTO to playback at any chosen time on the disc ZOOM to enlarge a picture on the TV screen DIM to select a different brightness for the display screen N P to change the color system NTSC PAL MULTI temporarily without changing the default setting PROGRAM to program disc tracks SHUFFLE to play CD tracks in random order CD MODE to start or cancel playback all available audio CDs in the disc carousel tray SLOW MEM in Disc mode to watch a disc at a slower speed in Tuner mode to program preset radio stations AUDIO to select the audio channel for sound LISTENING to select a desired listening mode surround stereo sound effects O O O O OC I FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW 11 Numeric Keypad 0 9 gt 10 to enter a track title number of the disc to enter a number of preset radio stations MUTE to interrupt or resume sound reproduction DISPLAY to switch on or off the On Screen Display on the TV SETUP in DVD mode only fas 1 12 to enter or exit the system setup menu PREV I4 NEXT Pl in Disc mode to skip to the previous next chapter track
53. th Wipe the disc from the center out in a straight line Do not expose the player batteries or discs to humidity rain sand or excessive heat caused by heating equipment or direct sunlight Always keep the disc tray closed to avoid dust on the lens 2o not use solvents such as benzene thinner commercially available cleaners or anti static spray intended for analog discs The lens may cloud over when the player is suddenly moved from cold to warm surroundings making it impossible to play a disc Leave the player in the warm environment until the moisture evaporates INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL INFORMATION 7 Connections Front Speakers Right Ut 2 E Se Left Center Passive Subwoofer SPE as ar Speakers round Right IMPORTANT FR FL SRI SL sw S VIDEO kers RBar Sp I Left Surroun Before connecting the AC power cord to the wall outlet ensure that all other connections have been made Never make or change any connections with the power switched on The type plate is located of the system at the rear or bottom Step 1 Connecting antennas AM Indoor Loop Antenna Use the supplied AM loop antenna connect the black wire to the AM jack marked rh and the red wire to another jack Place the antenna on a shelf or attach it to a stand or wal
54. the Digital Cinema experience at home refer to Connections Connecting the speakers and passive subwoofer You will have the feeling of being in the middle of the action because sound is coming from everywhere around you The subwoofer can enhance the bass performance of your system dramatically IMPORTANT Please sit at your usual listening position in order to set up the speaker balance correctly Placing the speakers To obtain the best surround effect place the speakers as follows Center Speaker Subwoofer Front Front k speaker E TV t right VIEWING AREA Rear speaker Rear speaker Cleft surround right surround Place the front left and right speakers at equal distances from the TV and at an angle of approximately 45 degrees from the listening position Place the center speaker above or below the TV so the center channel s sound is localized Place the surround speakers at normal listening ear level facing each other or mounted on the wall Place the subwoofer on the floor near the TV Helpful Hints To avoid magnetic interference do not position the front speakers too close to your TV Ifthe rear surround speakers are installed farther away from the listening position than the front and center speakers it will weaken the surround effect All speakers should be securely installed to prevent accidents and improve sound qualit
55. the chapter you want Component Video Out Jacks Jacks on the back of the DVD System that send high quality video to a TV that has Component Video In jacks R G B Y Pb Pr etc Disc menu A screen display prepared for allowing selection of images sounds subtitles multi angles etc recorded on a DVD Digital Sound that has been converted into numerical values Digital sound is available when you use the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL or OPTICAL jacks These jacks send audio through multiple channels instead of just two channels as analog does Dolby Digital A surround sound system developed by Dolby Laboratories capable of delivering up to 5 1 discrete channels of audio front left and right surround left and right center and LFE JPEG A still picture data compression system proposed by the Joint Photographic Expert Group which features small decrease in image quality in spite of its high compression ratio MP3 A file format with a sound data compression system is the abbreviation of Motion Picture Experts Group 1 or MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 By using MP3 format one CD R or CD RW can contain about 10 times as much data volume as a regular CD can Multichannel DVD is specified to have each sound track constitute one sound field Multichannel refers to a structure of sound tracks having three or more channels Parental control A function of the DVD to limit playback of the disc by the age of the users according to the li
56. tteries in combination Batteries contain chemical substances so they should be disposed of properly Switching on the system After completing all the connections connect the AC power cord of the DVD system to the active power outlet Press POWER ON OFF to turn on the DVD system Press DVD TUNER BAND or TV AUX or press SOURCE on the remote control to select the input source gt The selected source will be displayed For viewing a DVD or VCD disc a TV set needs to be connected refer to Connections Connecting a TV Switch on the TV and set to the correct video in channel for example EXT1 EXT2 AV1 AV2 Refer to your TV instruction manual for details 3 The default screen appears on the TV IMPORTANT If you do not get a proper picture or sound please refer to System Setup DVD in order to change the pre settings as necessary to accommodate your TV system or change to your preferred settings If you get a completely distorted or black and white picture it might because you are using a PALTV or NTSCTV O Press N P button on the remote control to change between PAL A V and NTSC in order to match the color system of your TV To change the default setting go to System Menu and change the TV TYPE details are on next page Preparations Setting up the surround sound system You must connect all the speakers and set up the system properly in order to enjoy
57. u You can select your preferred language settings so that this DVD system will automatically switches to the language for you whenever you load in a disc If the language selected is not available on the disc the disc s default setting language will be used instead Press SETUP SETUP MENU MAIN PAGE GENERAL SETUP Press W to select SPEAKER SETUP AUDIO SETUP PREFERENCES then press p OK PREFERENCES PAGE EXIT SETUI TE Press W to select AUDIO ENGUSH SUBTITLE or DISC CHINESE MENU then press EE erii gt Ifthe language L PREFERENCES PAGE selected is not available on DEL the disc the original LINEEEE acu PARENTAL SPANISH language designated by ue one each disc will be selected mm C GERMAN MANAGE Use keys to select ITALIAN PREFERENCES PAGE your preference and press PARENTAL E To close the menu press aswon rms SETUP avai DEALS ET again JAPANESE 8 MAIN PAGE GERMAN Helpful Hint You must stop playback before selecting this function Changing and testing the speakers setting Press SETUP SETUP MENU MAIN PAGE Press W to select SPEAKER SETUP SPEAKER SETUP then PREFERENCES press OK arsenal SPEAKER SETUP PAGE
58. with the video signal of the disc NTSC Ifthe connected TV is NTSC system select this mode It will change the video signal of a PAL disc and output in NTSC format PAL Ifthe connected TV is PAL system select this mode It will change the video signal of an NTSC disc and output in PAL format Selecting the type of video output This setting is used to select the type of video connection between your DVD system and TV SETUP MENU MAIN PAGE Press SETUP Select GENERAL SETUP AUDIO SETUP then press OK PREFERENCES Press W to select VIDEO OUTPUT then press P Use keys to select your preference and press OK to confirm S VIDEO PRPBY MAIN PAGE To close the menu press SETUP again S VIDEO default setting If you have connected the video output to your TV using S Video jack PR PBY f you have connected the video output to your TV using the Component Video Out Pr Cr Pb Cb Y jacks Selecting the On Screen Display OSD language This setting is used for selecting the language of on screen messages and menus Press SETUP SETUP MENU MAIN PAGE GENERAL SETUP Select GENERAL SETUP then press OK Press W to select OSD LANG then press P Use keys to select your preference and press OK to confirm gt The selected language will always be used for every disc to be played back The default settin
59. y PREPARATIONS 13 Changing the speakers sound level You can change the speakers sound distribution to suit your surround sound needs For example if you are close to the left front speaker than the right front speaker the left front speaker might seem louder than the right one To adjust it you must change the channel level for one or both speakers until the sound evens out Press DVD to switch on to DVD mode Press SELECT to select a speaker front left center front right surround right surround left or subwoofer Adjust VOLUME or press VOL 4 on the remote control to change the channel level FL CNT FR SR SL or Subwoofer 5 to 1L Repeat steps 2 3 for other setting Activating Deactivating progressive scan mode The progressive scan display presents 60 complete frames per second rather than the 30 frames per second of interlaced scanning ordinary normal TV system With nearly double the numbers of line progressive scan offers higher picture resolution and eliminates bothersome motion artifacts those jagged edges on moving objects To enjoy the full quality potential offered by progressive scan feature a progressive scan TV is required Press DVD to switch on to DVD mode Press and hold DVD PROGRESSIVE SCAN again for more than two seconds to switch on off progressive scan mode 3 P SCAN icon will appear on the display panel if progressive scan mode is active Helpful Hints

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