Magnavox 17MD255V User Manual

Important Information

Important Safety Instructions

Supplied Accessories

Remote control

Functional Overview

Connections

Basic Operations

Watching TV

Menu Adjustment

Basic Operations DVD

Play Discs In Various Ways

Menu Setting DVD

MP3 Operations

Kodak Picture CD Playback

Troubleshooting

Technical Specifications

Warranty Page

2-3

5-6

10-11

12-17

18-23

24-29

30-34

37-38

Table of Contents

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated ’’dangerous voltage’’ within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within a triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operation and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limit for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does not cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encourage to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measure.

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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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Correct the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver

is connected.

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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio, TV technical for help.

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Only shielded interface cable should be used.

Fcc Rf Interference Statement

NOTE:

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this Product to rain or moisture.

Important Information

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The present set has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use

can result in electric shock or fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated in the present unit will

protect you if you observe the following procedures in installing, using and servicing. The present

unit is fully transistorized and does not contain any element that can be repaired by the user.

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

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 purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has

two blades with one wider than 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 walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience

receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

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. Repair - If any of the following conditions occurs, unplug the AC cord from the AC outlet, and

request a qualified service person to perform repairs.

a) When the AC cord or plug is damaged.

b) When a liquid was spilled on the product or when objects have fallen into the product.

c) When the product has been exposed to rain or water.

Important Safety Instructions

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d) When the product does not operate properly as described in the operating instructions. Do

not touch the controls other than those described in the operating instructions. Improper

adjustment of controls not described in the instructions can cause damage, which often

requires extensive adjustment work by a qualified technician.

e) When the product has been dropped or damaged.

f) When the product displays an abnormal condition. Any noticeable abnormality in the product

indicates that the product needs servicing.

16. Replacement parts - In case the product needs replacement parts, make sure that the service

person uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer, or those with the same

characteristics and performance as the original parts. Use of unauthorized parts can result in

fire, electric shock and/or other danger.

17. The LCD panel used in this product is made of glass. Therefore, it can be broken when the

product is dropped or gets shock. Be careful not to be injured by glass pieces in case the

panel is broken.

18. The LCD panel is a product of very high technology with 2,949,120 thin film transistors, giving

you fine picture details. Occasionally, a few non-active pixels may appear on the screen as a

fixed blue, green or red point. Please note that this does not affect your product’s performance.

Important Safety Instructions

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Make sure the following accessories are provided with the product.

Supplied Accessories

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17MD255V

17’’ LCD TV WITH BUILT IN DVD PLAYER

Power adapter

Warranty card

Quick setup guide

AAA batteries

User guide

Remote control

Insert supplied batteries via the battery compartment on the back of the remote control.

Make sure polarity matches the (+) and (-) marks inside the compartment.

Remote Control

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Inserting Batteries Into The Remote Control

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Do not expose remote to liquids, direct sunlight or shock.

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The remote control unit may not work properly if the remote sensor window of the Display is

under direct sunlight or strong lighting. In such case, change the angle of the lighting or Display,

or operate the remote control unit closer to the remote sensor window.

Cautions Regarding Remote Control Unit

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Use the remote control by pointing it towards the remote

sensor on the TV. Objects between the remote control and

the sensor may disrupt operation.

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Effective range is 20 feet but is dependant on what your

viewing angle is.

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Range can also be affected by direct sunlight on the TV’s

sensor.

Using The Remote Control Unit

Remote Control

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POWER

Use to turn the unit on and off.

Number Buttons

Use to set the channel and to enter DVD chapter numbers.

CAPTION

Use to select close caption mode.

VOLUME+/-

Use to adjust the volume.

LAST

Press to return to the previous channel in normal viewing mode.

TV/DVD/AUX/PC

Use to bring up the AV signal source selection screen and use the / buttons to select between: TV, DVD,AV1-Video,AV1-S-Video,AV2Component, PC, and press the OK button to confirm.

SUBTITLE

Use to shift DVD subtitle language.

ANGLE

Use to shift DVD viewing angle.

REPEAT

Use to repeat the DVD playback.

WIDE

In DVD mode, use to set TV display mode.

SETUP

Use to bring up DVD setup menu.

RETURN

Return to the previous menu screen.

FF/FR

Use to play DVD fast forward/ backward.

STOP

Use to stop the DVD playback.

DVD MENU

Use to bring up the DVD root menu.

TV MENU

Use to bring up TV menu; and exits TV menu by pressing again.

CH+/-

Use to skip to the previous/next channel.

MUTE

Mute the sound.

AUTO

Auto adjustment for PC signals.

OPEN( )

Use to eject the disc being played in the disc slot, the main unit must be set to DVD status.

OSD

Use to bring up the DVD OnScreen-Display.

MPX

Use to select the sound multiplex mode. (See page 16.)

PAUSE

Use to pause the DVD playback.

Cursor Buttons

Use to navigate in menus.

Use to confirm your selections.

DVD TITLE

Use to bring up the DVD title menu.

PLAY

Use to begin the DVD playback.

PREV/NEXT

Use to skip to the previous/next chapter.

ZOOM

Use to zoom the DVD playback picture.

SLOW

Use to slow the DVD playback speed.

P. MODE

Use to shift DVD play mode.

REMAIN

Use to display the time of the DVD playback.

A. MODE

Use to shift the DVD playback audio mode.

AUDIO

Use to shift DVD audio language.

1) REMOTE SENSOR

2) POWER ON INDICATOR

3) STANDBY INDICATOR

4) TV/DVD/AUX/PC: Use to select the AV signal source between: TV, DVD,AV1-Video,AV1-S-Video,AV2Component and PC.

5) CH+/-: To skip to the previous/next channel.

6) VOLUME+/-: Use to adjust the volume.

7) POWER BUTTON: Use to turn the unit on and off.

8) DISC SLOT: Insert a DVD or CD disc to play under DVD status.

9) PAUSE: Use to pause the DVD playback.

10) STOP: Use to stop the DVD playback.

11) PLAY: Use to begin the DVD playback.

12) EJECT: Use to eject the disc being played in the disc slot, the main unit must be set to DVD status.

Functional Overview

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Front View

STOP

PLAY

EJECT

Slot-load

DVD Player

PAUSE

TV/DVD/AUX/PC

CH CH VOL VOL

123

45 67

10 11

PHONES

AUDIO

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

B / PB

DC IN

VGA

AV1 IN

AUDIO

R / PR

AUDIO

VIDEO

AV OUT

AV2 IN

PC IN

4 5 6

Rear View

1) AV1 IN (Composite Video,

S-Video and Audio In)

2) AV OUT (Composite Video

and Audio Out)

3) AV2 IN (Component Video and Audio In)

4) PC IN (VGA and Audio)

5) PHONES

6) DC IN (12 Volt)

Connections

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Computer

HDTV Receiver

PHONES

AUDIO

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

B / PB

DC IN

VGA

AV1 IN

AUDIO

R / PR

AUDIO

VIDEO

AV OUT

AV2 IN

VGA Audio Cable

1. CONNECT TO POWER

a. Connect the mini plug of the AC power

adapter to DC IN jack on the back of the 17MD255V.

b. Connect the power plug of the AC power

adapter to the power socket.

2. SYSTEM CONNECTIONS a. Using the antenna input: Connect the

antenna terminal from an antenna or cable/satellite receiver to the antenna input terminal on the 17MD255V; use the TV/DVD/AUX/PC button and the / buttons to set the 17MD255V’s signal source to "TV".

b. Using the AV1 RCA Video/Audio input:

Connect compatible AV equipment to the 17MD255V through the AV1 IN jacks on 17MD255V (Composite Video and Audio input jacks); use the TV/DVD/AUX/PC button and the / buttons to set the 17MD255V’s signal source to "AV1-Video".

c. Using the AV1 S-Video and RCA Audio

input: Connect AV equipment to the

17MD255V through the AV1 IN jacks on 17MD255V (S-Video and Audio input jacks); use the TV/DVD/AUX/PC button and the

/ buttons to set the 17MD255V s signal

source to AV1-S-Video .

d. Using the AV2 Component input: The AV2

input may be used for Progressive scan or HDTV inputs; use the TV/DVD/AUX/PC button and the / buttons to set the 17MD255V’s signal source to "AV2Component".

e. Using the VGA connector: Connect a PC

computer to the 17MD255V through the VGA socket on 17MD255V. The Miniplugged next to the VGA input is for audio associated with this type of signal. Use the TV/DVD/AUX/PC button and the / buttons to set the 17MD255V s signal source to PC-IN . 17MD255V monitor s native resolution for computer use is 1024x768.

f. Using the AV out, RCA Video/Audio

output: Connect the 17MD255V to another

TV Monitor through the AV OUT jacks on 17MD255V(Composite Video and Audio output jacks); now you can use the TV Monitor as an external monitor. Signals from the Antenna, AV1 and Internal DVD player will be available at this point.

1. Press POWER button on the front panel to

turn on the TV set. The STANDBY/ON

indicator lights up green.

2. If the STANDBY/ON indicator still lights up

red, press POWER on the remote control

to turn the TV set on.

Basic Operations

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Turning On The Power

1. Press POWER on the remote control, the

image on the screen disappears and the

STANDBY/ON indicator changes from

green to red.

NOTE: Small amounts of electric power is still

consumed even when the power is

turned off.

Turning Off The Power

By pressing the TV/DVD/AUX/PC on the TV

set and confirming by the OK button, you can

change the mode as follows:

TV/AV Mode Selection

TV/DVD/AUX/PC

CH CH VOL VOL

POWER

TV/DVD/

AUX/PC

TV DVD AV1-Video

PC AV2-Component AV1-S-Video

1. Press POWER button on the front panel to

turn on the TV set. The STANDBY/ON

indicator lights up green.

2. If the STANDBY/ON indicator still lights up

red, press POWER on the remote control

to turn the TV set on.

Watching TV

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Turning On The Power

1. Press POWER on the remote control, the

image on the screen disappears and the

STANDBY/ON indicator changes from

green to red.

NOTE: Weak electric power is still consumed

even when the power is turned off.

Turning Off The Power

1. Press CH+ to increase channel number.

2. Press CH- to decrease channel number.

NOTE: CH+/- on the TV set operates the

same as CH+/- on the remote unit.

CH+/- on the TV operates only in TV

mode.

CH+/-

You can change channels in several ways.

Using CH+/- on the remote unit

Simple Button Operations For

Changing Channels

TV/DVD/AUX/PC

CH CH VOL VOL

CH+/-

Using number buttons on the remote unit

Watching TV

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Press LAST to switch the currently tuned

channel to the previous tuned channel.

Press LAST again to switch back to the

currently tuned channel.

Select the channels directly by pressing the number buttons.

EXAMPLE:

To select a 1-digit channel (e.g. channel 2):

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Press 2 .

To select a 2-digit channel (e.g. channel 12):

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Press 1 ,followed by 2 .

Using Last On The Remote Unit

NUMBER

BUTTONS

LAST

Simple Button Operation For Changing Volume/Sound

Changing the volume

You can change the volume on the front panel or on the remote control unit.

VOLUME+/-

1. Press VOL+ to increase the volume.

2. Press VOL- to decrease the volume.

Using MUTE on the remote control

Press MUTE to mute the current sound output.

1. Press MUTE . ’’ ’’ will display on the screen.

2. Press MUTE again to cancel the mute.

MUTE

Press TV MENU to bring up the TV menu screen. Press / to select "Settings" and press to enter into the items below ’’Settings’’. NOTE: Only when in TV status, there is

"Settings"option. Make sure press TV MENU to exit TV menu screen before other operatings.

Menu Adjustment

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TV Tuner Adjustment

TV Source

This will help you to select the TV’s signal source.

1. Press TV MENU to bring up the TV menu screen.

2. Press / to select "Settings" and press

to select "TV Tuner".

3. Press to enter "TV Tuner" menu.

4. Press / to select "TV Source".

5. Press / to select your desired TV source between Antenna and Cable; press

OK to return; press TV MENU to exit.

Automatic channel search

Channel auto search finds and memorizes all channels viewable in your area. Select one between ANTENNA and CABLE before this operation.

1. Press TV MENU to bring up the TV menu screen.

2. Press / to select "Settings" and press to select "TV Tuner".

3. Press to enter "TV Tuner" menu.

4. Press / to select "Auto Search".

5. Press to begin the searching. Wait until the searching ends.

NOTE: The illustrations and on-screen

displays in this manual are for explanation purposes and may vary from the actual operations.

Channel skip

1. Press TV MENU to bring up the TV menu screen.

2. Press / to select "Settings" and press to select "TV Tuner".

3. Press to enter "TV Tuner" menu.

4. Press / to select "Channel Skip".

5. Press / to select between "On" and "Off"; press OK to return; press TV MENU

to exit.

Current channel number selection

1. Press TV MENU to bring up the TV menu screen.

2. Press / to select "Settings" and press to select "TV Tuner".

3. Press to enter "TV Tuner" menu.

4. Press / to select "Current Channel".

5. Press / to select a current channel number you want; press OK to return; press TV MENU to exit.

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