Magnavox MRD130 User Manual

User Manual

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MRD130

DVD VIDEO HOME THEATER SYSTEM

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safety symbols

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 reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, this apparatus should not be exposed to rain or moisture, and objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should not be placed on this apparatus.

CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.

ATTENTION: Pour éviter les choc électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu’au fond.

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. ____________________

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read these instructions.

Keep these instructions.

Heed all warnings.

Follow all instructions.

Do not use this apparatus near water.

Clean only with dry cloth.

Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer´s instructions.

Do not install near any heat sources

such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliﬁers) that

produce heat.

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.

AC Polarized

Plug

12 .

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

prevent battery leakage which may result in bodily injury, proper ty 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.

Apparatus shall not be exposed to

dripping or splashing.

17.

Do not place any sources of danger

on the apparatus (e.g. liquid filled

objects, lighted candles).

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.

CAUTION

– To

18.

This product may contain lead and mercury. Disposal of these materials may be regulated due to environmental considerations.

For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance : www.eiae.org.

EL 6475-E005: 04/01

E L

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.

Français:

Cet appareil numérique n'emet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de Class B prescrites dans le Règlement sur le Brouillage Radioélectrique édicté par le Ministère des Communications du Canada.

CAUTION

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure or other unsafe operation.

ATTENTION

L'utilisation des commandes ou réglages ou le non-respect des procédures ciincluses peuvent se traduire par une exposition dangereuse à l'irradiation.

ATENCIÓN

El uso de mando o ajustes o la ejecucción de métodos que no sean los aquí descritos puede ocasionar peligro de exposición a radiación.

This warning label is located on the rearside

and inside this laser product.

INVISIBLE

CAUTION

LASER RADIATION

WHEN OPEN. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.

INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.

DANGER

AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

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VARNING!

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DANGER - Invisible laser radiation when ope

AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

‘CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL HIGH DEFINITION TELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY COMPATIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT AND MAY CAUSE ARTIFACTS TO BE DISPLAYED IN THE PICTURE. IN CASE OF 525 OR 625 PROGRESSIVE SCAN PICTURE PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE USER SWITCH THE CONNECTION TO THE ‘STANDARD DEFINITION’ OUTPUT. IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING OUR TV SET COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 525p AND 625p DVD PLAYER, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER.’

Class II equipment symbol

This symbol indicates that the unit has

a double insulation system

IMPORTANT NOTE

Due to the numerous versions of new CD-Audio copy protection or enhanced CD-Audio protection recently available on certain discs, Philips is unable to guarantee that this DVD system is fully compatible with such new discs. Should you have difficulty playing such CDAudio discs, kindly refer them to your CD-Audio disc retailer.

This system complies with the FCC rules, Part 15 and with 21 CFR 1040.10. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

– This device may not cause harmful interference, and – This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Index

English ----------------------------------------- 8

Français-------------------------------------- 41

Español -------------------------------------- 77

English

Français

Español

8239 300 30551

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.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

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.

Contents

General Information

Supplied accessories ............................................ 8

Care and safety information .............................. 8

Connections

Step 1: Placing the speakers and subwoofer .. 9

Step 2: Connecting TV ....................................... 10

Using Composite Video jack ...................... 10

Using Component Video jack (Y Pb Pr) .. 10

Using S-Video jack ........................................ 11

Using an accessory RF modulator ............ 11

Step 3: Connecting speakers and subwoofer 12

Step 4: Connecting FM/AM antennas ............. 13

Step 5: Connecting the power cord............... 13

Connections (optional)

Connecting a VCR or Cable/Satellite Box .... 14

Viewing and listening to the playback ...... 14

Using the VCR for recording DVD

playback........................................................... 14

Connecting digital audio equipment .............. 14

Digital Recording .......................................... 14

Functional Overview

Main unit and remote control ......................... 15

Control buttons available on the

remote only ................................................... 16

Getting Started

Step 1: Inserting batteries into the

remote control ................................................... 17

Using the remote control to operate

the system ...................................................... 17

Step 2: Setting the TV ........................................ 17

Selecting the color system that

corresponds to your TV .............................. 18

Setting the TV shape .................................... 18

Step 3: Setting the speakers ............................. 19

Test Tone - turning on/off ........................... 19

Adjusting the delay time.............................. 19

Adjusting the speaker output levels ......... 19

Step 4: Setting language preferences .............. 20

On-screen display (OSD) language........... 20

Audio, Subtitle and Disc Menu language .. 20

Progressive Scan ................................................. 21

Activate Progressive Scan manually .......... 21

Deactivate Progressive Scan manually ..... 21

Disc Operations

Playable discs ....................................................... 22

Playing discs ......................................................... 22

Using the Disc Menu ......................................... 23

Basic playback controls ..................................... 23

Resuming playback from the last

stopped point (DVD/VCD/CD) ................ 23

Display function ............................................ 24

Selecting a subtitle language ....................... 24

Selecting an audio language ........................ 24

Selecting various repeat functions .................. 24

Repeat play mode ......................................... 24

Repeating a section within a

title/track ........................................................ 24

Program favorite tracks

(audio CDs and VCDs) ..................................... 25

Clearing the program .................................. 25

Using the menu bar to program ..................... 25

Playing MP3/Picture disc (Kodak, JPEG) ........ 26

MP3/JPEG picture disc ................................. 26

Kodak picture CD ........................................ 26

JPEG and MP3 simultaneously playback... 26

DVD Setup Menu Options

Using the menu bar ........................................... 27

Using the Setup Menu ....................................... 28

Setting the video output ............................. 28

Screen saver - turning on/off...................... 29

Smart Power - turning on/off..................... 29

Night mode - turning on/off ....................... 30

Restoring the original settings ................... 30

Restricting playback by parental control . 31

Changing the password ............................... 32

Tuner Operations

Tuning to radio stations .................................... 33

Presetting radio stations ................................... 33

Automatic presetting ................................... 33

Manual presetting ......................................... 33

Selecting a preset radio station ....................... 33

Deleting a preset radio station .................. 33

Other Functions

Sound Control .................................................... 34

Selecting surround sound ........................... 34

Selecting digital sound effects .................... 34

Volume Control .................................................. 34

Dimming system’s display screen .................... 34

Using the remote to operate ‘Philips’

television ............................................................... 35

Setting the Sleep timer ..................................... 35

Troubleshooting ........................................... 36–37

Specifications .......................................................... 38

Glossary ......................................................................... 39

English

Limited Warranty.............................................. 40

General Information

10 cm

(4 inches)

10 cm

(4 inches)

10 cm

(4 inches)

DVD Home Cinema System

PHILIPS

English

Supplied accessories Care and safety information

Avoid high temperatures, moisture,

Composite video cable (yellow)

Audio cable (white, red)

FM wire antenna

AM loop antenna

Remote Control and two AA batteries

water and dust

– Do not expose the system, 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 getting dust on the lens.

Avoid condensation problem

– 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.

Do not block the vents

– Do not operate the DVD system in an enclosed cabinet and allow about 10 cm (4 inches) of free space all around the player for adequate ventilation.

Care of disc

– To clean a CD, wipe it in a straight line from the center toward the edge using a soft, lint-free cloth. Do not use cleaning agents, as they may damage the disc. – Write only on the printed side of a CD-R/CD-RW and only with a soft felttipped pen. – Handle the disc by its edge, do not touch the surface.

Care of the cabinet

– Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use a solution containing alcohol, spirits, ammonia or abrasives.

Finding a suitable location

– Place the player on a flat, hard, stable surface.

Step 1: Placing the speakers

and subwoofer

Center speaker

Front Speaker

(Left)

Connections

English

Front Speaker

(Right)

Rear Speaker

(Left)

Subwoofer

For best possible surround sound, all the speakers (except subwoofer) should be placed at the same distance from the listening position.

1 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.

2 Place the center speaker above the TV or

the DVD system so that the center channel’s sound is localized.

3 Place the rear speakers at normal

listening ear level facing each other or hang on the wall.

4 Place the subwoofer on the floor near

the TV.

Rear Speaker

(Right)

Helpful Hints: – To avoid magnetic interference, do not position the front speakers too close to your TV. – Allow adequate ventilation around the DVD system.

Connections

English

Step 2: Connecting TV

Option 1

IMPORTANT! – You only need to make connection from the following options, depending on the capabilities of your TV. – Connect the DVD system directly to the TV.

Using Composite Video jack

1 Use the supplied composite video cable

(yellow) to connect the DVD system’s VIDEO OUT jack to the video input jack (or labeled as A / V In, CVBS, Composite or Baseband) on the TV.

2 To hear the TV channels through this

DVD system, use the supplied audio cables (white/red) to connect AUDIO IN-TV jacks to the corresponding AUDIO OUT jacks on the TV.

one video

Option 2

IMPORTANT! The progressive scan video quality is only possible when using Y Pb Pr, and a progressive scan TV is required.

Using Component Video jacks (Y Pb Pr)

1 Use a component video cables (red/blue/

green - not supplied) to connect the DVD system’s Y Pb Pr jacks to the corresponding Component video input jacks (or labeled as Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr or YUV) on the TV.

2 To hear the TV channels through this

DVD system, use the supplied audio cables (white/red) to connect AUDIO IN-TV jacks to the corresponding AUDIO OUT jacks on the TV.

3 If you are using a Progressive Scan TV

(TV must indicate Progressive Scan or ProScan capability), to activate TV Progressive Scan, please refer to your TV user manual. For DVD system Progressive Scan function, see page 21.

Helpful Hint: – If your TV does not support Progressive Scan, you will not be ab le to view the picture. Press and hold OPEN/CLOSE button and press ‘1’ to deactivate progressive scan.

Option 3 Option 4

ANT IN

Connections

English

RF coaxial cable to TV

IMPORTANT! If S-Video is used for DVD playback connection, the system’s VIDEO OUT setting will need to be changed accordingly.

Using S-Video jack

1 Use an S-video cable (not supplied) to

connect the DVD system’s S-VIDEO OUT jack to the S-Video input jack

(or labeled as Y / C or S-VHS) on the TV.

2 To hear the TV channels through this

DVD system, use the supplied audio cables (white/red) to connect AUDIO IN-TV) jacks to the corresponding AUDIO OUT jacks on the TV.

TO TVINT IN

VIDEO

Back of RF Modulator

(example only)

AUDIO IN R L

CH3 CH4

Antenna or

Cable TV signal

IMPORTANT! If your TV only has a single Antenna In jack (labeled as 75 ohm or RF In), you will need an RF modulator in order to view DVD playback on the TV. See your electronics retailer or contact Philips for details on RF modulator availability and operations.

Using an accessory RF modulator

1 Use the supplied composite video cable

(yellow) to connect the DVD system’s VIDEO OUT jack to the video input jack on the RF modulator.

2 Use an RF coaxial cable (not supplied) to

connect ANTENNA OUT or TO TV jack on the RF modulator to the ANTENNA IN jack on the TV.

3 Connect the Antenna or Cable TV

service signal to the ANTENNA IN or RF IN jack on the RF modulator. (It may have been connected to your TV previously. Disconnect it from the TV.)

Connections

English

Step 3: Connecting speakers

and subwoofer

Front Speaker

(Right)

FRONT R

REAR R

Rear Speaker

(Right)

Connect the supplied speaker systems using the fixed speaker cables by matching the colors of the jacks and speaker cables.

Front Speaker

(Left)

FRONT L

REAR L

Rear Speaker

(Left)

Center

Speaker

CENTER

SUBWOOFER

Passive

Subwoofer

Helpful Hint: – Ensure that the speaker cables are correctly connected. Improper connections may damage the system due to short-circuit.

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