MDV455_17x 11/11/03 4:34 PM Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL S M A RT. V E RY S M A RT. MDV455 DVD PLAYER NEED HELP? CALL US! REPRESENTATIVES ARE READY TO HELP YOU WITH ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR NEW PRODUCT. WE CAN GUIDE YOU THROUGH CONNECTIONS, FIRST-TIME SETUP, AND ANY OF THE FEATURES. WE WANT YOU TO START ENJOYING YOUR NEW PRODUCT RIGHT AWAY. MAGNAVOX CALL US BEFORE YOU CONSIDER RETURNING THE PRODUCT. 1-800-705-2000 OR VISIT US ON THE WEB AT WWW.MAGNAVOX.
MDV455_17x 11/11/03 4:34 PM Page 2 Return your Warranty Registration card today to ensure you receive all the benefits you’re entitled to. Once your MAGNAVOX purchase is registered, you’re eligible to receive all the privileges of owning a MAGNAVOX product. So complete and return the Warranty Registration Card enclosed with your purchase at once. And take advantage of these important benefits.
MDV455_17x 11/11/03 4:34 PM Page 3 Contents 3 Getting Started Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MDV455_17x 11/11/03 4:34 PM Page 4 4 Safety Information Safety Precautions Warning: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture. 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 remove the cover or attempt to service this device, due to possible eye injury.
MDV455_17x 11/11/03 4:34 PM Page 5 Safety Information (cont’d) 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read instructions. Read all the safety and operating instructions before operating the product. 2. Retain instructions. Keep the safety and operating instructions for future reference. 3. Heed warnings. Adhere to all warnings on the product and in the operating instructions. 4. Follow instructions. Follow all operating and use instructions. 5.
MDV455_17x 11/11/03 4:34 PM Page 6 6 Introduction Welcome! This Digital Video Disc Player will allow you to enjoy better picture quality, clearer sound, and endless playback features on Digital Video Discs (DVDs). Expanding technology allows you to add options to your viewing - watch a director’s cut of a movie, listen to the producer’s comments, or play your favorite scene repeatedly. Hear a movie in different languages, or listen only to the soundtrack.
MDV455_17x 11/11/03 4:34 PM Page 7 Playable Discs 7 Playable Discs This DVD Player will play various types of Discs. Look for these logos on your Discs to determine whether the Disc will play on this DVD Player. DVD (Digital Video Disc) Audio CD (Compact Disc Digital Audio) Video CD and Super Video CD Recordable ReWritable CD-R (CD-Recordable) and CD-RW (CD-Rewritable) Finalize CD-Rs when you record them. Otherwise, you cannot play them on this Player.
MDV455_17x 11/11/03 4:34 PM Page 8 8 General Information Battery Installation 1 2 Remove the battery compartment lid on the rear of the remote control by pressing in the tab, then lifting off the lid. 3 Replace the battery compartment lid. Place two AA batteries inside the battery compartment with their + and – ends aligned as indicated. Do not mix old and new batteries or different types of batteries (standard, alkaline, etc.).
MDV455_17x 11/11/03 4:34 PM Page 9 Hookups 9 Determining the best possible connection... The capabilities of your existing equipment, especially your TV, will determine your connection possibilities. However, the following guidelines describe which options provide the best picture and sound quality. Component Video provides the best picture quality. Details are on page 13. S-Video provides excellent picture quality. Details are on page 12.
MDV455_17x 11/11/03 4:34 PM Page 10 10 Hookups (cont’d) Connecting to a TV Only TV has only a single Antenna In or RF-In jack 3 Back of TV (example only) Back of RF Modulator (example only) ANT IN TO TV VIDEO IN AUDIO R IN L CH3 CH4 2 ANTENNA IN RF IN Antenna or Cable TV Signal 1 5 4 6 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.
MDV455_17x 11/11/03 4:34 PM Page 11 Hookups (cont’d) 11 Connecting to a TV Only TV has a yellow Video In jack Back of TV (example only) 2 LEFT AUDIO IN RIGHT AUDIO IN VIDEO IN LEFT AUDIO IN RIGHT AUDIO IN VIDEO IN 1 3 1 2 3 4 Connect the yellow VIDEO jack of the DVD Player to the corresponding VIDEO IN jack on your TV. Use the supplied video cable, which has yellow markings.
MDV455_17x 11/11/03 4:34 PM Page 12 12 Hookups (cont’d) Connecting to a TV Only TV has an S-Video In Jack Back of TV (example only) 2 LEFT AUDIO IN RIGHT AUDIO IN S-VIDEO IN LEFT AUDIO IN RIGHT AUDIO IN S-VIDEO IN 1 3 1 2 3 4 Connect an S-Video cable (not supplied) to the S-VIDEO jack of the DVD Player and to the TV’s S-VIDEO In jack. 5 Go to page 35 to set TV Mode to CVBS / S-video. Otherwise, you will not have a DVD picture at your TV.
MDV455_17x 11/11/03 4:34 PM Page 13 Hookups (cont’d) 13 Connecting to a TV Only TV has Component Video In Jacks (red, green, and blue) Back of TV (example only) 1 Pr/Cr LEFT AUDIO IN Pb/Cb RIGHT AUDIO IN Y Y Pb/Cb LEFT AUDIO IN RIGHT AUDIO IN Pr/Cr 2 3 1 Connect the DVD Player’s Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr jacks to the corresponding Component Video In jacks on your TV. On your TV, you may have Component Video In jacks that are label Progressive Scan. If you use instead, set TV Mode to P-scan YPbPr.
MDV455_17x 11/11/03 4:34 PM Page 14 14 Hookups (cont’d) Connecting to a TV and a Receiver with and without Dolby Pro Logic decoding Stereo (example only) Back of TV (example only) 1 VIDEO IN RIGHT AUDIO IN LEFT AUDIO IN VIDEO IN 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 Connect the supplied video cable to the yellow Video jack of the DVD Player and to the TV’s Video In jack. The supplied video cable has yellow markings.
MDV455_17x 11/11/03 4:34 PM Page 15 Hookups (cont’d) 15 Connecting to a TV and a Stereo (Stereo has Dolby DigitalTM or MPEG2) Back of TV (example only) Stereo Receiver (example only) 1 VIDEO IN COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO IN VIDEO IN 2 3 1 Connect the Coaxial jack of the DVD Player to the Coaxial Digital Audio In jack on your Stereo. Use an appropriate digital audio cable (not supplied). See your electronics retailer for details and availability.
MDV455_17x 11/11/03 4:34 PM Page 16 16 Quick Disc Playback DVD AUDIO CD VIDEO CD 2-3 1 There are many playback features and options available on Discs. After familiarising yourself with the DVD Player as described on pages 17-19, see pages 20 and following to try additional playback features. 1 2 1 Press STANDBY-ON y or POWER y to turn on the DVD Player. Turn on your TV. Set it to the correct Video In channel.You should see the DVD screen saver on the TV (if no Disc is in the Player).
MDV455_17x 11/11/03 4:34 PM Page 17 Remote Control Buttons 17 NUMBER Buttons Press to select numbered items in a menu. During playback, press the Number buttons to select a Chapter (within the current Title) or Track for playback. Details are on page 20. RETURN/TITLE Button Press to go back to a previous menu. Press during DVD playback to return to the Disc’s Title menu. Details are on page 20. This option varies among DVDs and may not be available with all Discs.
MDV455_17x 11/11/03 4:34 PM Page 18 18 Front Panel STANDBY/ON y Button Press to turn the DVD Player on or off. Display Panel Current Disc information appears here. Disc Tray Insert a Disc here. Load the Disc with the label facing up and the shiny side facing down. If the Disc is two-sided, place the Disc in the tray with the label of the side you want to play facing up. Details are on page 16. PAUSE 8 button Press during playback to pause play. PLAY 2 button Press to play a Disc.
MDV455_17x 11/11/03 4:34 PM Page 19 Rear Panel 19 Audio L/R (left/right) jacks Connect the supplied audio cables (white and red) here and to the Audio In jacks on your TV, Stereo, or RF Modulator. Details are on pages 10-14. Digital Audio Output (COAXIAL) jack Connect a coaxial cable (not supplied) here and to the Digital Audio Coaxial input jack of a Stereo. Details are on page 15. Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr jacks Connect component video cables (not supplied) here and to the Component Video In jacks of a TV.
MDV455_17x 11/11/03 4:34 PM Page 20 20 Title/Disc Menus, Chapter/Track Selection DVD Title/Disc menus 1 Press DISC MENU during DVD playback. The main Disc menu (or Root menu) will appear.The menu may list features available on the Disc.There menus vary among DVDs, and not all Discs have the same features. Or, if the current Title has a specific Title menu, press the RETURN/TITLE button to access the Title menu.Title menus are not available on all Discs.
MDV455_17x 11/11/03 4:34 PM Page 21 Slow Motion, Fast Forward and Fast Reverse 21 DVD VIDEO CD Slow Motion 1 During Disc playback, press 3 to play the Disc forward at 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, or 1/16 the normal speed. The sound will be mute during slow motion playback. Or, press 4 to play a DVD backward at 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, or 1/16 the normal speed. Slow reverse is not possible on Video CDs. 2 To return to normal playback, press PLAY B.
MDV455_17x 11/11/03 4:34 PM Page 22 22 Still Picture/Frame-by-Frame Playback,Time Search VIDEO CD DVD Still Picture/Frame-by-Frame Playback 1 2 3 To pause a DVD or Video CD picture, press PAUSE remote control during playback. Press PAUSE a time. 8 on the 8 repeatedly to advance the still picture one frame at Press PLAY 2 to resume regular playback. 1,2 3 DVD VIDEO CD AUDIO CD Time Search 1 1,4 Press DISPLAY during playback.
MDV455_17x 11/11/03 4:34 PM Page 23 Zoom/Reduce, Camera Angle 23 DVD VIDEO CD Zoom/Reduce You can reduce or enlarge the video image during playback. 1 2 3 Press ZOOM repeatedly during Disc playback to make the picture two, three, or four times larger. Or, keep pressing ZOOM to reduce the picture to 1/2, 1/3, or 1/4 its normal size. Press 341 2 to move around in the enlarged picture. To return the picture to regular size, press ZOOM until the picture returns to its normal size.
MDV455_17x 11/11/03 4:34 PM Page 24 24 Repeat, Repeat A-B DVD VIDEO CD AUDIO CD Repeat You may play a Chapter,Track,Title or entire Disc repeatedly. 1 2 During Disc playback, press REPEAT to choose a Repeat option. Depending on the type of Disc, you may choose to play the Chapter, Track,Title, or Disc (ALL) repeatedly. To cancel repeat playback, press REPEAT until all the repeat modes disappear or “off” appears on the TV screen.
MDV455_17x 11/11/03 4:34 PM Page 25 DVD Audio Language 25 DVD Some DVDs are recorded in multiple languages; some may have extra audio options such as a director’s commentary or a music soundtrack.You can choose the language or the soundtrack that you want to hear by adjusting Audio in the Preference Page. To do so, follow the steps below. The easiest way to choose a different audio language or soundtrack is to press the AUDIO button on the remote during DVD playback.
MDV455_17x 11/11/03 4:34 PM Page 26 26 DVD Subtitle Language DVD Some DVDs include subtitles. Choose the language you want for available subtitles by adjusting Subtitle in the Preference Page.To do so, follow the steps below. Or, the easiest way to choose subtitles is to press the SUBTITLE button on the remote repeatedly during DVD playback.The subtitles will appear in the language you select. 1 2 3 4 Press STOP 9 twice to stop DVD playback. Press SYSTEM MENU.
MDV455_17x 11/11/03 4:34 PM Page 27 DVD Disc Menu Language 27 DVD DVDs have a Disc menu that allows you to choose options such as Audio Language, Subtitles, or other special features. Features vary among DVDs, so the menus are different for every DVD. Some menus may be available in multiple languages.To choose a language for a Disc menu using the Preference Page, follow these steps. 1 2 3 4 Press STOP 9 twice to stop DVD playback. Press SYSTEM MENU.
MDV455_17x 11/11/03 4:34 PM Page 28 28 Parental Password DVD The Parental feature limits viewing of DVDs. You need a password to change the Parental settings or to play Locked Discs.To set your password, follow the steps below. To adjust the Parental level so DVDs cannot play if they exceed that level, see page 29. To prevent specific DVDs from playing, regardless of how you set the Parental level, see page 29. 1 2 3 4 6 Press STOP 9 twice to stop DVD playback. Press SYSTEM MENU.
MDV455_17x 11/11/03 4:34 PM Page 29 Parental Levels 29 You can set the Player to block or allow playback according to the DVD movie rating. If someone tries to play a DVD whose rating exceeds the level you selected, PARENTAL VIOLATION may appear on the TV screen. Some DVDs may give you the option of entering your password to allow playback. If not, change the Parental setting so you can watch the Disc.
MDV455_17x 11/11/03 4:34 PM Page 30 30 Program (not for Picture CD/MP3) You may play Tracks or Chapters in an order you specify instead of normal order (1, 2, 3, etc.).The order you set is a Program. For example, if you want to set up an Audio CD so Track 12 will play first, put Track 12 in Program position number one (1). To set up a Program, follow these steps. 1 2 3 4-5 Press SYSTEM MENU. The General Setup Page will be selected. Press OK or 4. 1 Press 4 to select Program.
MDV455_17x 11/11/03 4:34 PM Page 31 Preview 31 DVD VIDEO CD Some Video CDs or Super Video CDs may contain preview or introductory information. If you are not sure of the contents of a Video CD or its Tracks, use the Preview features to see the content of the Tracks. Not all Video CDs contain this information. See your Disc case for details. 1 Press the PREVIEW button to see the Preview menu.
MDV455_17x 11/11/03 4:34 PM Page 32 32 JPEG and MP3 Features General Information on CD-R and CD-RWs ● When you make Picture CDs or MP3 CDs to play on this DVD Player, the Disc should have at least 6-10 pictures or 2-3 MP3 music files. Make sure there is at least 3 MB (three megabytes) of information on the Disc.The maximum files per folder is 500. ● JPEG file names should end with the “.jpg” extension. ● To play a JPEG or MP3 file, press the Number buttons to select an item, then press OK.
MDV455_17x 11/11/03 4:34 PM Page 33 TV Display 33 You may set the DVD Player to play video in one of three formats: Letterbox, Pan & Scan, or Widescreen (16:9).To choose a format, follow these steps.The format you select must be available on the Disc. If it is not, the settings for TV Display will not affect the picture during playback. 1 2 3 4 Press SYSTEM MENU while Disc play is stopped. The General Setup Page will be selected. Press OK. TV Display will be selected. Press 2.
MDV455_17x 11/11/03 4:34 PM Page 34 34 Video Setup Just as you can adjust your picture on your TV, you can adjust some picture elements at the DVD Player. Choose a picture setting that best displays the Disc you are playing. 1 2 3 Press SYSTEM MENU. Press 2 to select the Video Setup Page. Press OK or 4. Press 3 or 4 to select Brightness, Contrast, or Sharpness, then press 2.
MDV455_17x 11/11/03 4:34 PM Page 35 TV Type,TV Mode 35 TV Type DVDs are recorded according to a color system, the most common of which are NTSC and PAL. NTSC is the most common in the United States.Your TV also operates according to a color system.This DVD Player is compatible with NTSC and PAL. However, in order for a DVD to play on this DVD Player, the color system of the DVD, the TV, and the DVD Player should match.
MDV455_17x 11/11/03 4:34 PM Page 36 36 Downmix, Dual Mono Downmix Use the Speaker Setup Page to adjust some of the player’s audio settings.Adjust Downmix according to how you connected the Player to your TV and/or Stereo. 1 2 3 4 Press SYSTEM MENU. Press 2 to select the Speaker Setup Page, then press OK or 4. Downmix will be selected. Press 2. 2-4 1,5 2-4 1,5 Press 3 or 4 to select LT/RT (left/right) or STEREO, then press OK.
MDV455_17x 11/11/03 4:34 PM Page 37 SPDIF Output 37 If you connected the DVD Player to a Stereo using the COAXIAL jack as shown on page 15, you need to adjust the SPDIF OUTPUT (digital audio) setting as described below. If you are not using the COAXIAL jack, no adjustment is necessary. 1 2 3 4 Press SYSTEM MENU. The General Setup Page will be selected. Press OK or 4. Press 4 repeatedly to select SPDIF Output, then press 2.
MDV455_17x 11/11/03 4:34 PM Page 38 38 Equalizer (EQ) Type, Reverb Mode Equalizer (EQ) Type Select the EQ Type that matches the type of music you play most often. These preset EQ Type adjust the frequency bands of the audio to enhance your favorite music style. Of course, if you vary your music style frequently, the EQ Type is easy to adjust. 1 2 3 Press SYSTEM MENU. Press 2 to select the Speaker Setup Page, then press OK or 4. 2-4 1,5 Press 4 to select EQ Type, then press 2.
MDV455_17x 11/11/03 4:34 PM Page 39 Display Language, Closed Captions 39 Display Language You can set the DVD Player’s Setup menus and on-screen messages to appear in English or Spanish.These are the only two languages available.This language selection will not affect the languages of DVD Disc or Title menus or any audio, subtitle, or Closed Caption languages.To change the DVD Player’s menu language, follow these steps. 1 2 3 Press SYSTEM MENU. The General Setup Page will be selected. Press OK or 4.
MDV455_17x 11/11/03 4:34 PM Page 40 40 Screen Saver, Angle Mark Screen Saver The Screen Saver is the moving DVD logo that appears on your TV screen when playback is stopped. It prevents damage to your TV screen caused by leaving a still image on the TV too long. 1 2 3 Press SYSTEM MENU. The General Setup Page will be selected. Press OK or 4. 1,5 Press 4 to select Screen Saver, then press 2.
MDV455_17x 11/11/03 4:34 PM Page 41 Post DRC, DVD Player Defaults 41 Post DRC The Post DRC (Dynamic range control) compresses or softened the high volume outputs and low volume outputs are brought upward to an audible level. 1 2 3 Press SYSTEM MENU. Press 1 or 2 to select Speaker Setup Page, press OK or 4. 1,5 2-4 Press 4 to select Post DRC, then press 2.
MDV455_17x 11/11/03 4:34 PM Page 42 42 Helpful Hints If you are having problems with your product, check this list of problems and possible solutions before requesting service.You may be able to solve the problem yourself. If you need to call a customer service representative, please know the model number and serial number of your product before you call.This information is on the rear of the product.
MDV455_17x 11/11/03 4:34 PM Page 43 Helpful Hints (cont'd) 43 Disc will not play. • Make sure the Disc label is facing up. If you are playing a two-sided Disc, make sure the label of the side you want to play is facing up. Details are on page 16. • Check the Parental Controls. Details are on pages 28-29. • Check the Region Code of the DVD.The DVD must be coded for All regions or Region 1 in order to play on this DVD Player. Details are on page 7. • See if the Disc is defective by trying another Disc.
MDV455_17x 11/11/03 4:34 PM Page 44 44 Glossary Analog: Sound that has not been turned into numbers. Analog sound varies, while digital sound has specific numerical values. Analog sound is available when you use the red and white audio jacks on your equipment. These jacks send audio through two channels, the left and right. AUDIO OUT Jacks: Jacks on the rear of the DVD Player that send audio to another system (TV, Stereo, etc.). The jacks are red and white. CD: Compact Disc. Chapter: A part of a Title.
MDV455_17x 11/11/03 4:34 PM Page 45 Specifications, Language Codes 45 Specifications PLAYABLE DISCS DVD-Video Video CD Picture CD CD Recordable (CD-R) DVD Recordable (DVD+R) TV STANDARD Number of lines Playback Audio CD Super Video CD MP3-CD CD Rewritable (CD-RW) DVD Rewritable (DVD+RW) PAL/50Hz 625 Multistandard NTSC/60Hz 525 (PAL/NTSC) VIDEO PERFORMANCE VIDEO OUT 1Vpp---75Ω S-VIDEO OUT Y: 1.00Vpp---75Ω C: 0.30Vpp---75Ω Y Pb Pr (MDV421SL only) Y: 1.00Vpp---75Ω Pb: 0.7Vpp---75Ω Pr: 0.
MDV455_17x 11/11/03 4:34 PM Page 46 46 Limited Warranty Digital Video Disc Player 90 days Free Product Exchange / 91 days–One Year Reduced-Cost Exchange WHO IS COVERED? You must have proof of the date of purchase to exchange your product. A sales receipt or other document showing the date that you purchased the product is considered such proof. WHAT IS COVERED? Warranty coverage begins the day you buy your product.
MDV455_17x 11/11/03 4:34 PM Page 47 Limited Warranty (cont’d) 47 EXCHANGE INSTRUCTIONS 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 after the day of original purchase, contact Magnavox at 1-800-705-2000 to determine the preset cost for exchange.
MDV455_17x 11/11/03 4:34 PM Page 48 48 Information Index AC power cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Angle Mark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 ANGLE button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17, 23 Arrow 341 2 buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 AUDIO button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
