Page 2 - For Customer Use; please mail it to us right now!; Know these; safety; symbols; ATTENTION
Once your MAGNAVOX purchase is registered, you’re eligible to receive all the privileges of own-ing a MAGNAVOX product. So complete and return the Warranty Registration Card enclosedwith your purchase at once. And take advantage of these important benefits. Return your Warranty Registration card tod...
Page 3 - Table of Contents 3; General Information
Table of Contents 3 General Information Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 4 - Safety Information
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 lase...
Page 5 - Introduction 5; Features; Details are on page 20.
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 yourDVD viewing - watch a director’s cut of a movie, listen to the producer’s comments,or play your favorite s...
Page 6 - Playable Discs; Region Codes
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 MP3or 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 t...
Page 7 - Remote Control Setup 7; Using the Remote Control; ) when using the remote to operate the Player.; Putting Batteries in the Remote Control; Remove the battery compartment lid; on the; Replace the battery compartment lid.; Recycling Guidelines/Battery Safety
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 Co...
Page 8 - Hookups; Once you determine the best option, find your choice on pages 9-
8 Hookups Depending on your TV and other equipment, there are various ways to connect theDVD 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. Dete...
Page 9 - Connecting to a TV Only
Before you begin, make sure you have an RF modulator and extra RF coaxial cables. These are notsupplied 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 andto the VIDEO IN jack o...
Page 10 - Connecting the DVD Player to a TV only; Match the cable colors to the jack colors. The; button to turn on the DVD Player.
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 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM / BITSTREAM I PROGRESSIVE P VIDEO IN LEFT AUDIO IN RIGHT AUDIO IN VIDEO IN LEFT AUDI...
Page 11 - Match the cable colors to the jack
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 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM / BITSTREAM I...
Page 12 - Match the cable colors to the jack colors. The right jack is red the; button to turn on the Player.
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 DIGITAL 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 P...
Page 13 - See your Stereo owner’s manual for details.; to turn on the Player.; You; Helpful Hint
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 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM / BITSTREAM I PROGRESSIVE P LEFT AUDIO IN RIGHT AUDIO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO IN Stereo (example only) DVD Player Bac...
Page 14 - You should see the DVD; Helpful Hints
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 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM / BITSTREAM I PROGRESSIVE P COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO IN Stereo (example only) DVD Player Back of TV (example only) 1...
Page 15 - Playing a Disc; Details are on pages 8-; P-ON will appear briefly on the Player’s display panel.; to open the Disc tray.; If the DVD is recorded; Press Play; The tray will; Press Stop; Remember, this DVD Player; • An “X” may appear in the top
Playing a Disc 1 5 Before you begin, turn on the power of the TV, stereo, andany other equipment connected to the DVD Player. Makesure 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 br...
Page 16 - Remote Control Buttons
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 Disctray. SETUP Button When Disc play is...
Page 18 - Front Panel; Press to open or close the Disc tray.; Display Messages
PREV PLAY NEXT STOP OPEN/CLOSE STANDBY-ON PROGRESSIVE SCAN DVD / VIDEO CD / CD PLAYER 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 Bu...
Page 19 - Rear Panel; AC Power Cord; nine; INTERLACE/PROGRESSIVE SCAN Switch
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 ACoutlet to supply power tothe DVD Player. COAXIAL Jack Connect an option-al digital audiocoaxial cable hereand to the Co...
Page 20 - Title Menu; Play will begin at the Title you selected.; DVD Disc Menus; The DVD’s main menu will appear.; Press; Continue this process to set up all the
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 aspecific Title. 1 While play is stopped, press TITLE. The Title Menu will appear.If a Title menu is not available, the “X” may appearon the TV screen. If the DVD only has a...
Page 21 - Resume On; • Resume On is not available for
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 ...
Page 22 - 2 Fast Forward/Reverse Search
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 wi...
Page 23 - Slow Motion, Zoom 23; • The sound will be mute during
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 ...
Page 24 - 4 Track Playback
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 theNumber buttons, the SEARCH MODE button, or SKIP j and i . A Using t...
Page 25 - Time Playback; until the Time Search display appears.; Within 30 seconds, use the Number buttons to; Make sure the time you enter is within the total; Title/Chapter Playback, Time Playback 25; Title/Chapter Playback; During DVD play, press SEARCH MODE; until; The selected Title or Chapter
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 SEARCHMODE until the Time Search display appears. 2 Within 30 seconds, use the Number but...
Page 26 - Repeat Play; • Repeat play is not available with
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 ...
Page 27 - Programmed Playback 27; The PROGRAM screen will appear.; Press CLEAR to erase the; The Tracks will play once in 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 Programmed Playback 27 1 3 2 You may determine the order in which Audio CD Trackswill play. You also can program MP3 or JPEG files to play i...
Page 28 - 8 Random Play; You can also use this feature for JPEG and MP3 files.; press MODE until the; The Tracks will play in random order. After
28 Random Play You may play the Tracks of an Audio CD in Random orderinstead 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 ...
Page 30 - Press DISPLAY; The following may appear to indicate Repeat play.; Press DISPLAY again to remove the display.; • During MP3 play, 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 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...
Page 31 - Audio Language, Stereo Sound 3; Audio Language; The; Stereo Sound
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...
Page 32 - Camera Angles; The number of available angles; 2 Subtitles, Camera Angles; 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 • With some DVDs, you must select a subtitle language in theDisc menu. • If the desired language does not appear after pressing SUBTITLEseve...
Page 33 - On-Screen Displays 33; Audio CD Display
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 followingdisplays during Audio CD playback. 2 Press DISPL...
Page 34 - 4 Parental Password; • The default password is 4737. If
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 exceedyour rating limits. This feature will not limit viewing if...
Page 35 - Parental Levels 35; while play is stopped.; or; • When you try to play a DVD; at the top 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 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 ...
Page 39 - if you want to see 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 Display (cont’d) 39 5 4 DISPLAY TV ASPECT 4:3 LETTER BOX PANEL DISPLAY DIMMER ANGLE ICON ON AUTO POWER OFF ON OK DISPLAY TV ASPECT 4:3 LETTE...
Page 41 - Language Codes
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 ...
Page 42 - 2 Black Level, Virtual Surround; Black Level; Adjust Black Level to brighten the DVD picture.; During DVD play, press MODE; so the Black; Within; ON brightens the dark parts; Virtual Surround; During Disc play, press MODE; so the Virtual; ON; OFF
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 ...
Page 43 - Glossary; Care and Maintenance, Glossary 43; Care and Maintenance; Cleaning the DVD Player
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 connectionprovides the 5. 1 chann...
Page 44 - 4 Helpful Hints
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...
Page 45 - Specifications 45; Digital Video Disc Player
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 ...
Page 46 - 6 Limited Warranty
46 Limited Warranty Digital Video Disc Player 90 days Free Product Exchange / 9 1 days–One Year Reduced-Cost Exchange WHO IS COVERED? You must have proof of the date of purchase to exchangeyour product. A sales receipt or other document showingthe date that you purchased the product is considered su...
Page 47 - Complete the Exchange Form below.; EXCHANGE INSTRUCTIONS; EXCHANGE FORM; Remember, the return box should include the following:; Completed Exchange Form and sales receipt,
Limited Warranty (cont’d) 47 To exchange your product with Magnavox (per the warranty conditions stated previously),remember: • If you exchange the product within 90 days of the original purchase, there is no cost to you.* • If you exchange the product more than 90 days after but less than one year ...
