Magnadyne MV-DVD-PL3 User Manual

Owner's Manual

Mobile DVD Player

Model: MV-DVD-PL3

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DVD • CD • CDRW • MP3 PLAYER

REMOTE

PLAY/

PAUSE

Features

Compatible with PAL and NTSC Systems

This player can play discs recorded in either PAL or NTSC format.

• A single LSI chip now integrates all major DVD playback circuit functions including MPEG2 decoder, video D/A converter, and audio decoder.

• L/R stereo analog audio outputs for connection to existing head unit aux. inputs. Video output is composite video.

• Supplied Remote Features: multi-language audio-track/subtitle, multi-angle, plus all basic functions.

Use this Product Safely

Driving

Be aware of road and traffic conditions, keep the volume at a low level.

Car Washing

Do not expose the product to water or excessive moisture. This could cause electrical shorts, fire or other damage.

Parking

Parking in direct sunlight can produce very high temperatures inside your vehicle. Give the car interior a chance to cool down before starting playback.

Proper Power Supply

This product is designed to operate with a 12 Volt DC, negative ground battery system.

Protecting the Disc Mechanism

Avoid inserting any foreign objects into the slot of this player. Failure to observe this precaution may cause malfunction of this unit.

Repairs

Contact our customer service representatives. Do not attempt to disassemble or adjust this product yourself.

Installation

The unit should be installed in a horizontal position with the front end up at a convenient angle at not more than 30°.

Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Disc Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Electric Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

DVD Unit Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Loading and Ejecting a Disc . . . . . . . . . . 7

Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Preparing the Remote Control . . . . . . . 8

Remote Conrol Funtions . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Basic Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

On-Screen Display Function . . . . . 11-12

Multi-Audio Language Function . . . . . 13

Menu Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Title Menu Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Multi-Subtitle Language Function . . . 13

Multi-Angle Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

MP3 Disc Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Initial Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

General Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-17

Speaker Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Audio Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-18

Preferences Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-20

Defaults Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Contents

Safety Information

CAUTION:

MOBILE DVD PLAYER IS A CLASS I LASER PRODUCT. HOWEVER THIS MOBILE DVD PLAYER USES A VISIBLE/INVISIBLE LASER BEAM WHICH COULD CAUSE HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE IF DIRECTED. BE SURE TO OPERATE THE MOBILE DVD PLAYER CORRECTLY AS INSTRUCTED. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

WARNING:

• TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

• TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Magnadyne Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Magnadyne Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Magnadyne Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Region Management Information:

This Mobile DVD Player is designed and manufactured to respond to the Region Management Information that is recorded on a DVD disc. If the Region number described on the DVD disc does not correspond to the Region number of this Mobile DVD Player, this Mobile DVD Player cannot play this disc.

Disc Formats Supported by this Player:

Discs which Cannot be Played with this Player:

• DVD-ROM

• DVD-R/DVD-RAM

• CDV

• CD-G

Handling and Cleaning

• Dirt, dust, scratches and warping disc

will cause non operation.

• Do not place stickers on disc or

scratch disc.

• Do not warp discs.

• A disc should always be kept in its case

when not in use to prevent damage.

• Do not place discs in the following

places:

1. Direct sunlight

2. Dirty, dusty and damp areas

3. Near car heaters

4. Car seats or dashboard

Disc Cleaning

Use a dry soft cloth to wipe the surface. If the disc is quite dirty, use a soft cloth slightly moist with isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol. Never use solvents such as benzine, thinner or conventional record cleaners as they may mar the surface of the disc.

Note: A disc may become somewhat scratched (although not enough to make it unusable) depending on handling and conditions in the usage environment.

Preparing New Discs with Rough Spots

A new disc may have rough edges on its inside and outside edges. If a disc with rough edges is used, the proper setting will not be performed, and the player will not play the disc. Therefore, remove the rough edges in advance by using a ball point pen or pencil as shown. To do this, press the side of the pen or pencil against the inside and outside edges of the disc.

Disc Notes

Label side up

Do not touch the underside of the disc

Do not bend

Wipe the disc from center toward the outside edge

Rough spots on inside edge

Ball point pen or pencil

Rough spots on outside edge

Note:

1. First remove the two screws that lock the player mechanism (see figure below). Then attach the brackets on both sides of unit with the M4x5 screws. Next, install the unit with the M5x25 screws.

2. When mounting the unit, slide the screws to the left or right side to meet desired position. Select position 1 and 3, or 2 and 4 to mount the bracket.

Installation

SCREW

M5x25

SCREW

M4x5

Screws Lock the

Player Mechanism

SCREW

M4x5

Screws Loc

Player Mechanis

k the

SCREW

M5x25

Electric Connection

Connecting to a VCR as an Auxiliary Source

MV-DVD-PL3

Red Ignition 12V

Black Ground

Yellow Battery Power

Infrared Eye

(supplied with DVD)

Connecting to a MovieVision Systems as the Only Source

MV-DVD-PL3

MV-PL3IRA

Red Ignition 12V

Black Ground

Yellow Battery Power

MV-DVD-PA

Connecting to a MovieVision System as the Second Source

MV-DVD-PL3

VCR with AUX IN

Male/Male Jumper Cable

(not supplied)

MV-PM-1

Red Ignition 12V

Black Ground

Yellow Battery Power

MV-PL3IRA

WC3-XX

(not supplied)

VCR With AUX IN

MV-PM-1

Single Red Audio Source Input

Loading a DVD/VCD/CD Disc

1. Turn the car ignition on to the accessory position.

2. Press the POWER button (1).

3. Insert the disc with printed side facing up into the disc slot (2).

4. The player starts playback automatically.

Ejecting a Disc

Press the EJECT button (3) to eject the disc.

DVD Unit Functions

1. POWER

2. DISC SLOT

3. EJECT

4. RESET

5. REMOTE INFRARED SENSOR

6. STOP: ■

7. SKIP (PREVIOUS):

8. SKIP (NEXT):

9. PLAY/PAUSE:

Loading and Ejecting a Disc

12 3

DVD • CD • CDRW • MP3 PLAYER

Remote Control

Preparing the Remote Control

Inserting the Batteries:

1. Open the battery compartment cover.

2. Insert the two AAA size batteries. Make sure that the positive and negative terminals of the batteries are oriented correctly.

3. Close the battery compartment cover.

Using the Remote Control

Point the remote control towards remote infrared sensor.

Preparing/Using the Remote Control

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