Magnavox MDV453 manual

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Table of Contents 3 General Information Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4[...]

Safety Precautions Warning: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this equipment to rain or mois- ture. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Warning: Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment void the user ’ s authority to operate it. Laser Safety This unit employs a laser. Only a qualified service person should remo[...]

Introduction 5 Welcome! Your new Digital Video Disc Player provides high picture quality, clear sound, and end- less playback features available on Digital Video Discs (DVDs). Add options to your DVD viewing - watch a director ’ s cut of a movie, listen to the producer ’ s comments, or play your favorite scene over and over again. The possibili[...]

Playable Discs This DVD Player will play Digital Video Discs (DVDs), Audio Compact Discs (CDs), finalized DVD Recordables and DVD Rewritables (DVD+R and DVD+RW), and MP3 or JPEG files on finalized CD Recordables or CD Rewritables (CD-R or CD-RW). To play a DVD on this Player, make sure the Disc meets the requirements for Region Codes and Color Syst[...]

Remote Control Setup 7 Using the Remote Control Point the remote control at the DVD Player ’ s remote sensor (see page 1 8) when using the remote to operate the Player. Aim the remote toward the Player, not your TV. Do not put objects between the remote and the Player. Putting Batteries in the Remote Control 1 Remove the battery compartment lid o[...]

8 Hookups Depending on your TV and other equipment, there are various ways to connect the DVD Player. Use only one of the connections described in the following pages. Before you begin... ● Refer to the manuals of your TV or Stereo. Note the style of jacks and connec- tors on the other equipment. Determine how to choose different Audio and Video [...]

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. 1 Connect the supplied video cable (yellow) to the Player ’ s yellow VIDEO OUT jack and to the VIDEO IN jack on the RF modulator. The VIDEO IN jack on the[...]

10 Hookups (cont ’ d) Connecting the DVD Player to a TV only TV has AUDIO (red and white) and VIDEO (yellow) IN jacks COAXIAL R L Y Pr/Cr COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Pb/Cb S-VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT PCM / BITSTREAM I PROGRESSIVE P VIDEO IN LEFT AUDIO IN RIGHT AUDIO IN VIDEO IN LEFT AUDIO IN RIGHT AUDIO IN Back of TV (example only)[...]

Hookups (cont ’ d) 11 Connecting the DVD Player to a TV only TV has AUDIO (red and white) and S-VIDEO IN jacks VIDEO IN LEFT AUDIO IN RIGHT AUDIO IN S-VIDEO IN LEFT AUDIO IN RIGHT AUDIO IN COAXIAL R L Y Pr/Cr COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Pb/Cb S-VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT PCM / BITSTREAM I PROGRESSIVE P Back of TV (example only) DVD [...]

1 2 Hookups (cont ’ d) Connecting to a TV only TV has COMPONENT VIDEO IN Jacks COAXIAL R L Y Pr/Cr COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Pb/Cb S-VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT PCM / BITSTREAM I PROGRESSIVE P VIDEO IN LEFT AUDIO IN RIGHT AUDIO IN LEFT AUDIO IN RIGHT AUDIO IN COMPONENT VIDEO IN Pb/Cb Y Pr/Cr Back of TV (example only) DVD Player 1 C[...]

Hookups (cont ’ d) 1 3 Connecting to a TV and a Stereo Stereo has red/white AUDIO IN jacks COAXIAL R L Y Pr/Cr COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Pb/Cb S-VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT PCM / BITSTREAM I PROGRESSIVE P LEFT AUDIO IN RIGHT AUDIO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO IN Stereo (example only) DVD Player Back of TV (example only) yellow video cable red[...]

Connecting to a TV and a Stereo with a COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO IN jack COAXIAL R L Y Pr/Cr COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Pb/Cb S-VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT PCM / BITSTREAM I PROGRESSIVE P COAXIAL DIGIT AL AUDIO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO IN Stereo (example only) DVD Player Back of TV (example only) 1 4 Hookups (cont ’ d) 1 Connect a coaxial digi[...]

Playing a Disc 1 5 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 cor- rect channel. Details are on pages 8- 1 4. 1 Press STANDBY-ON y y to turn on the Player. P-ON will appear briefly on the Player ’ s display panel. 2 Pres[...]

1 6 Remote Control Buttons STANDBY-ON y y Button Press to turn the power on and off. P-ON or P-OFF appears briefly on the display panel. MENU Button Press to see a DVD Disc menu. Details are on pages five and 20. OPEN/CLOSE A Button Press to open or close the Disc tray. SETUP Button When Disc play is stopped, press to access or remove the DVD Playe[...]

A-B REPEAT Button Press to set up A-B Repeat Play, which repeatedly plays a specific segment of a Disc. Details are on page 26. MODE Button When play is stopped, press to set up programmed or random play for an Audio CD or MP3 Tracks. Details are on pages 27-28. Press to set Black Level or Virtual Surround. Details are on page 42. MARKER Button Pre[...]

PREV PLAY NEXT STOP OPEN/CLOSE ST ANDBY -ON PROGRESSIVE SCAN D VD / VIDEO CD / CD PLA YER MDV453 TITLE CHP. TRK. REPEAT A – B 1 8 Front Panel OPEN/CLOSE A Button Press to open or close the Disc tray. PLAY B Button Press to start Disc playback. STOP C Button Press to stop Disc playback. STANDBY-ON y y Button Press to turn the DVD Player ’ s powe[...]

Rear Panel 1 9 COAXIAL R L Y Pr/Cr COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Pb/Cb S-VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM / BITSTREAM I PROGRESSIVE P AC Power Cord Connect to a standard AC outlet to supply power to the DVD Player. COAXIAL Jack Connect an option- al digital audio coaxial cable here and to the Coaxial Digital Audio In jack of a stereo. Deta[...]

Title Menu Some DVDs have a Title Menu, which lists the Titles avail- able on the Disc. Use the Title Menu to start playback at a specific Title. 1 While play is stopped, press TITLE. The Title Menu will appear. If a Title menu is not available, the “ X ” may appear on the TV screen. If the DVD only has a main menu as described above, it may ap[...]

OPEN/ CLOSE CLEAR OK RETURN DISPLAY TITLE SEARCH MODE MODE ZOOM REPEAT MARKER SETUP AUDIO PAUSE A-B SUBTITLE ANGLE STANDBY-ON 3 2 1 6 5 4 9 8 7 0 + 10 MENU SKIP OPEN/ CLOSE CLEAR OK RETURN DISPLAY TITLE SEARCH MODE MODE ZOOM REPEAT MARKER SETUP AUDIO PAUSE A-B SUBTITLE ANGLE STANDBY-ON 3 2 1 6 5 4 9 8 7 0 + 10 MENU SKIP Paused and Step-by-Step Play[...]

OPEN/ CLOSE CLEAR OK RETURN DISPLAY TITLE SEARCH MODE MODE ZOOM REPEAT MARKER SETUP AUDIO PAUSE A-B SUBTITLE ANGLE STANDBY-ON 3 2 1 6 5 4 9 8 7 0 + 10 MENU SKIP 22 Fast Forward/Reverse Search 1 During play, press Fast Forward g or Reverse h on the remote control. ● During DVD play, pressing g or h will forward or reverse the picture at two, eight[...]

OPEN/ CLOSE CLEAR OK RETURN DISPLAY TITLE SEARCH MODE MODE ZOOM REPEAT MARKER SETUP AUDIO PAUSE A-B SUBTITLE ANGLE STANDBY-ON 3 2 1 6 5 4 9 8 7 0 + 10 MENU SKIP OPEN/ CLOSE CLEAR OK RETURN DISPLAY TITLE SEARCH MODE MODE ZOOM REPEAT MARKER SETUP AUDIO PAUSE A-B SUBTITLE ANGLE STANDBY-ON 3 2 1 6 5 4 9 8 7 0 + 10 MENU SKIP Zoom You can make the DVD pi[...]

OPEN/ CLOSE CLEAR OK RETURN DISPLAY TITLE SEARCH MODE MODE ZOOM REPEAT MARKER SETUP AUDIO PAUSE A-B SUBTITLE ANGLE STANDBY-ON 3 2 1 6 5 4 9 8 7 0 + 10 MENU SKIP 24 Track Playback There are three ways to play an Audio CD Track. Use the Number buttons, the SEARCH MODE button, or SKIP j and i . A Using the Number Buttons Press the Number buttons to en[...]

OPEN/ CLOSE CLEAR OK RETURN DISPLAY TITLE SEARCH MODE MODE ZOOM REPEAT MARKER SETUP AUDIO PAUSE A-B SUBTITLE ANGLE STANDBY-ON 3 2 1 6 5 4 9 8 7 0 + 10 MENU SKIP Time Playback 1 During DVD or Audio CD play, press SEARCH MODE until the Time Search display appears. 2 Within 30 seconds, use the Number buttons to enter the elapsed playing time (of the c[...]

OPEN/ CLOSE CLEAR OK RETURN DISPLAY TITLE SEARCH MODE MODE ZOOM REPEAT MARKER SETUP AUDIO PAUSE A-B SUBTITLE ANGLE STANDBY-ON 3 2 1 6 5 4 9 8 7 0 + 10 MENU SKIP OPEN/ CLOSE CLEAR OK RETURN DISPLAY TITLE SEARCH MODE MODE ZOOM REPEAT MARKER SETUP AUDIO PAUSE A-B SUBTITLE ANGLE STANDBY-ON 3 2 1 6 5 4 9 8 7 0 + 10 MENU SKIP 26 Repeat Play, A-B Repeat R[...]

OPEN/ CLOSE CLEAR OK RETURN DISPLAY TITLE SEARCH MODE MODE ZOOM REPEAT MARKER SETUP AUDIO PAUSE A-B SUBTITLE ANGLE STANDBY-ON 3 2 1 6 5 4 9 8 7 0 + 10 MENU SKIP Programmed Playback 27 1 3 2 You may determine the order in which Audio CD Tracks will play. You also can program MP3 or JPEG files to play in a special order. To set a Program, follow thes[...]

28 Random Play 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. 1 While play is stopped, press MODE until the RANDOM screen appears. 2 While the RANDOM screen appears, press Play B . The Tracks will play in random order. After a[...]

OPEN/ CLOSE CLEAR OK RETURN DISPLAY TITLE SEARCH MODE MODE ZOOM REPEAT MARKER SETUP AUDIO PAUSE A-B SUBTITLE ANGLE STANDBY-ON 3 2 1 6 5 4 9 8 7 0 + 10 MENU SKIP MP3/JPEG Playback 29 2 3 1, 2 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 ma [...]

OPEN/ CLOSE CLEAR OK RETURN DISPLAY TITLE SEARCH MODE MODE ZOOM REPEAT MARKER SETUP AUDIO PAUSE A-B SUBTITLE ANGLE STANDBY-ON 3 2 1 6 5 4 9 8 7 0 + 10 MENU SKIP 30 MP3/JPEG Displays 1, 2 You can review MP3 and JPEG Track (File) information dur- ing playback. 1 Press DISPLAY until the current Track/File number, total Tracks/Files available, and elap[...]

OPEN/ CLOSE CLEAR OK RETURN DISPLAY TITLE SEARCH MODE MODE ZOOM REPEAT MARKER SETUP AUDIO PAUSE A-B SUBTITLE ANGLE STANDBY-ON 3 2 1 6 5 4 9 8 7 0 + 10 MENU SKIP Audio Language, Stereo Sound 3 1 1 Audio Language You can select a language for DVDs during playback if multi- ple languages are available. 1 During DVD playback, press AUDIO repeated- ly t[...]

OPEN/ CLOSE CLEAR OK RETURN DISPLAY TITLE SEARCH MODE MODE ZOOM REPEAT MARKER SETUP AUDIO PAUSE A-B SUBTITLE ANGLE STANDBY-ON 3 2 1 6 5 4 9 8 7 0 + 10 MENU SKIP • With some DVDs, you must select a subtitle language in the Disc menu. • If the desired language does not appear after pressing SUBTITLE several times, the Disc does not have subtitles[...]

OPEN/ CLOSE CLEAR OK RETURN DISPLAY TITLE SEARCH MODE MODE ZOOM REPEAT MARKER SETUP AUDIO PAUSE A-B SUBTITLE ANGLE STANDBY-ON 3 2 1 6 5 4 9 8 7 0 + 10 MENU SKIP On-Screen Displays 33 1, 2 2 Audio CD Display 1 Press DISPLAY repeatedly to see the following displays during Audio CD playback. 2 Press DISPLAY repeatedly or press RETURN to remove the dis[...]

OPEN/ CLOSE CLEAR OK RETURN DISPLAY TITLE SEARCH MODE MODE ZOOM REPEAT MARKER SETUP AUDIO PAUSE A-B SUBTITLE ANGLE STANDBY-ON 3 2 1 6 5 4 9 8 7 0 + 10 MENU SKIP 34 Parental Password 3, 5 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[...]

OPEN/ CLOSE CLEAR OK RETURN DISPLAY TITLE SEARCH MODE MODE ZOOM REPEAT MARKER SETUP AUDIO PAUSE A-B SUBTITLE ANGLE STANDBY-ON 3 2 1 6 5 4 9 8 7 0 + 10 MENU SKIP Parental Levels 35 1,7 4 2-3, 5-6 Follow these steps to set the rating level for your DVDs. DVDs whose ratings exceed the level you set will not play. 1 Press SETUP while play is stopped. 4[...]

OPEN/ CLOSE CLEAR OK RETURN DISPLAY TITLE SEARCH MODE MODE ZOOM REPEAT MARKER SETUP AUDIO PAUSE A-B SUBTITLE ANGLE STANDBY-ON 3 2 1 6 5 4 9 8 7 0 + 10 MENU SKIP 36 Markers 2-4 Use Markers to remember your favorite places on an Audio CD or DVD. To set the Markers, follow these steps. 1 Play the Disc to within 30 seconds prior to the point at which y[...]

OPEN/ CLOSE CLEAR OK RETURN DISPLAY TITLE SEARCH MODE MODE ZOOM REPEAT MARKER SETUP AUDIO PAUSE A-B SUBTITLE ANGLE STANDBY-ON 3 2 1 6 5 4 9 8 7 0 + 10 MENU SKIP Audio 37 Change Audio settings based on other equipment you con- nected to the DVD Player or according to your Disc sound features. 1 While playback is stopped, press SETUP. The QUICK SETUP[...]

OPEN/ CLOSE CLEAR OK RETURN DISPLAY TITLE SEARCH MODE MODE ZOOM REPEAT MARKER SETUP AUDIO PAUSE A-B SUBTITLE ANGLE STANDBY-ON 3 2 1 6 5 4 9 8 7 0 + 10 MENU SKIP • Selecting a different TV ASPECT setting is only effective if it is available on the DVD. Check the DVD Disc menu or case for details. • You also can adjust TV ASPECT in the QUICK SETU[...]

OPEN/ CLOSE CLEAR OK RETURN DISPLAY TITLE SEARCH MODE MODE ZOOM REPEAT MARKER SETUP AUDIO PAUSE A-B SUBTITLE ANGLE STANDBY-ON 3 2 1 6 5 4 9 8 7 0 + 10 MENU SKIP Display (cont ’ d) 39 5 4 DISPLA Y TV ASPECT 4:3 LETTER BOX PANEL DISPLAY DIMMER ANGLE ICON ON AUTO POWER OFF ON OK DISPLA Y TV ASPECT 4:3 LETTER BOX PANEL DISPLAY DIMMER ANGLE ICON ON AU[...]

OPEN/ CLOSE CLEAR OK RETURN DISPLAY TITLE SEARCH MODE MODE ZOOM REPEAT MARKER SETUP AUDIO PAUSE A-B SUBTITLE ANGLE STANDBY-ON 3 2 1 6 5 4 9 8 7 0 + 10 MENU SKIP 40 Language 1 2-4 You can use the LANGUAGE settings to select different lan- guages for the Audio or Subtitles of DVDs, as well as lan- guages for DVD Disc menus and the Setup menus of the [...]

OPEN/ CLOSE CLEAR OK RETURN DISPLAY TITLE SEARCH MODE MODE ZOOM REPEAT MARKER SETUP AUDIO PAUSE A-B SUBTITLE ANGLE STANDBY-ON 3 2 1 6 5 4 9 8 7 0 + 10 MENU SKIP Language (cont ’ d) 4 1 6 5 Press o or p to select a language, then press OK. The language lists may continue on multiple screens. Press o or p to move to the other screens. ● If you se[...]

OPEN/ CLOSE CLEAR OK RETURN DISPLAY TITLE SEARCH MODE MODE ZOOM REPEAT MARKER SETUP AUDIO PAUSE A-B SUBTITLE ANGLE STANDBY-ON 3 2 1 6 5 4 9 8 7 0 + 10 MENU SKIP 42 Black Level, Virtual Surround 1 2 Black Level Adjust Black Level to brighten the DVD picture. 1 During DVD play, press MODE so the Black Level icon shows in the top left corner of the TV[...]

Glossary AUDIO OUT Jacks: Red and white jacks on the back of the DVD Player that send audio to another system (TV or stereo). COAXIAL jack: Sends digital audio to a stereo, allowing you to adjust the volume at the stereo. The stereo must have a Coaxial In jack. This connection provides the 5. 1 channel surround sound as heard in movie theaters. The[...]

44 Helpful Hints The DVD Player has no power. • Make sure the power cord is connected completely to an AC (alternating current) outlet. • Press STANDBY-ON y to turn on the Player. “ P-ON ” will appear briefly on the display panel as the power turns on. The remote control will not operate the DVD Player. • Aim the remote control directly a[...]

Specifications 45 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: 1 20 dB JEITA Dynamic Range DVD (linear sound): 1 02 dB Audio CD: 99 dB (JEITA) Total Distortion Fac[...]

46 Limited Warranty Digital Video Disc Player 90 days Free Product Exchange / 9 1 days – One Year Reduced-Cost Exchange WHO IS CO VERED? Y ou must hav e proof of the date of pur chase to exchange your pr oduct. A sales receipt or other document sho wing the date that you pur chased the product is consider ed such proof. WHA T IS CO VERED? W arran[...]

Limited Warranty (cont ’ d) 47 T o e xchange y our product with Ma gna vo x (per the warranty conditions stated pre viously), remember: • If you exchange the pr oduct within 90 da ys of the original purchase, there is no cost to you.* • If you exchange the pr oduct more than 90 da ys after but less than one year after the da y of original pur[...]

48 Index ac power cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 9 angle button . . . . . . . . . . . 1 7, 32 arrow buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 6 audio button . . . . . . . . . . . 1 7, 3 1 audio cd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6, 24 audio controls . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 audio out jacks . . . . . . . . 9 - 1 3, 1 9 a-b repeat . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]