OWNERS MANUAL MVP831 DVD / Video CD / CD Player Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories, Dolby, Pro Logic and the doubleD symbol are registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories. 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.
Thank You, Please Take A Moment, Customer Service and Table of Contents Thank You Table of Contents Your decision to own this McIntosh MVP831 Video Disc Player ranks you at the very top among discriminating music listeners. You now have The Best. The McIntosh dedication to Quality, is assurance that you will receive many years of musical enjoyment from this unit. Please take a short time to read the information in this manual.
Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS! PLEASE READ THEM BEFORE OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT. WARNING SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT OPEN. The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC NE PAS OUVRIR.
Safety Instructions cont, Introduction and Performance Features 17. Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Care of Equipment: 18. Clean the instrument by dusting with a dry cloth. Unplug this equipment from the wall outlet and clean the panel with a cloth moistened with a window cleaner. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. 19.
Installation Installation The MVP831 can be placed upright on a table or shelf, standing on its four feet. It also can be custom installed in a piece of furniture or cabinet of your choice. The required panel cutout, ventilation cutout and unit dimensions are shown. Always provide adequate ventilation for your MVP831. Cool operation ensures the longest possible operating life for any electronic instrument.
MVP831 Rear Panel Connections MVP831 Rear Panel Connections DIGITAL OPTICAL OUTPUT sends signals to a Control Center with a D/A Converter DIGITAL COAXIAL OUTPUT sends signals to a Control Center with a D/A Converter Selects DIGITAL OUTPUTS On or Off POWER CONTROL IN receives turn on signals from a McIntosh component and POWER CONTROL OUT sends turn on signals on to another McIntosh Component DATA IN receives operating data from a McIntosh Control Center VIDEO OUTPUT supplies video signals to connect t
How to Connect the MVP831 How to Connect the MVP831 1. Connect the MVP831 power cord to a live AC outlet. 2. Connect a Power Control Cable from the MVP831 POWER CONTROL IN to the POWER CONTROL A Output jack of a McIntosh MX132 A/V Control Center. 3. Connect a Data Cable from the MVP831 DATA IN jack to the DVD DATA (11) jack on the McIntosh MX132 A/V Control Center. 4. Connect a Coaxial Cable from the MVP831 COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT to the DVD COAXIAL DIGITAL INPUT of a McIntosh MX132 A/V Control Center.
MVP831 Front Panel Indicators, Push-Buttons and Switch MVP831 Front Panel Indicators, Push-Buttons and Switch Disc Tray opens to load and unload a disc Opens and Closes the disc tray for loading or unloading discs Angle On Indicator Move rapidly backward through a disc during play Move rapidly forward through a disc during play 8 Move back one track or chapter at a time Standby Power On Indicator POWER switch turns all AC power completely ON or OFF IR Sensor receives commands from a remote contro
MVP831 Front Panel Display MVP831 Front Panel Display Indicates Play Mode and flashes during Resume Mode Indicates Repeat Mode is active Indicates Disk Reading Direction and Stop Mode Indicates when a DVD Disc is loaded Indicates Chapter or Track Number, and type of CD Disc Indicates the Preselected Track Play Mode is active Indicates when the Still Picture Mode is active Indicates the Audio Channel Information from the disc Indicates the Total Playing or Elapsed Time Indicates when the Disc cont
Remote Control Push-Buttons Remote Control Push-Buttons Move forward or backward one chapter at a time on a DVD or one track at a time on a CD Use to access the initial Settings Menu Use to stop disc play at any time Move forward or backward through a DVD or CD Use to mark up to five starting points on a disc Starts a disc playing Use to select DVD Subtitle language and turn subtitles on or off Cancel a setup menu selection Use to select the desired audio mode Use to select and confirm a setup opt
How to Operate the Remote Control How to Operate the Remote Control The Remote Control is capable of performing both basic operating functions and setup options. Refer to the How to Operate and How to Setup Sections of this manual for more detailed information on how to use the Remote Control to customize certain setup and operating functions for your individual requirements. Play With a disc loaded press the PLAY pushbutton to start the disc playing.
SETUP How to Operate the Setup Mode How to Operate the Setup Mode Your McIntosh MVP831 has been factory configured for default operating settings that will allow you to immediately enjoy superb video and high fidelity audio from a DVD and also reproduce CDs with unparalleled sonic purity. If you wish to make changes to the factory default settings, a Setup feature is provided to customize the operating settings using On Screen Menus.
SETUP Default Settings and How to Set Disc Language Default Settings How to Set Disc Language The following listings indicate the factory default settings. Refer to the listed page number for instructions on how to change a default setting. This is to select the soundtrack language, subtitle language and the language used in title menus or DVD menus, which will always be used for every disc to be played. Language Settings: Name Selection Refer to Page Audio ........................... English .........
SETUP How to Set Disc Language, cont If you wish to change the audio language, press 1 again to access the audio language choice submenu. Press 1 to select English. Press 2 to select French. Press 3 to select Spanish. Press 4 to select the original language of the disc (factory default language). Press 5 to select another language code. Press the CLEAR Pushbutton if you have made an incorrect choice and wish to change the selection.
SETUP How to Set Ratings How to Set Ratings Most movies made in recent years have ratings to indicate whether they are suitable for children to view. Some DVD Movie discs have encoded rating levels that allow you to set your MVP831 to prevent your children from viewing inappropriate movies in your absence. A password protected lock function, set by you, sets the rating limit for disc play. Note: If a disc is loaded, the player must be in STOP mode before any SETUP operation can occur. 1.
SETUP How to Set Ratings cont and Menu Language After all setup adjustments are complete, press pushbutton Number 0 to exit the Initial Setup Menu. Ratings 1 2 3 4 Unlock Player Change Password Change Level Temporary Unlock This allows you to select the language used for the on screen messages such as PLAY, STOP and the Initial Setup Menu. Note: If a disc is loaded, the player must be in STOP mode before any SETUP operation can occur. 0 Exit Figure 10 Change Password 1.
SETUP How to Set On-Screen Messages and FL Display How to Set On-Screen Messages How to Set FL Display This allows you to turn On Screen Messages, that appear in the upper right corner of the screen, such as PLAY or STOP On or Off. The MVP831 front panel display, just below the disc tray, can be adjusted to be Bright or Dim. Note: If a disc is loaded, the player must be in STOP mode before any SETUP operation can occur. 1. Press the SETUP pushbutton to access the Initial Setup Menu.
SETUP How to Set TV Aspect Ratio How to Set TV Aspect Ratio This feature allows you to configure the player to provide the correct video mode to match your Monitor/TV. The width to height screen dimension of a 4:3 Aspect Ratio Monitor/TV match the screen size requirements of videos as well as conventional TV signals. A Monitor/TV with a 16:9 Aspect Ratio will fill its screen with an entire Wide Screen video. Once the TV Aspect Ratio is set, it should not be changed.
SETUP How to Set Digital Audio Output and Other Settings How to Set Digital Audio Output This allows you to configure the MVP831 Digital Audio Output Mode to match the type of A/V Control Center and/ or Decoder being used. Follow the recommended Audio Mode Selections that match your A/V Electronics. Notes: 1. Certain Dolby Digital and dts discs display their own unique Audio Mode Selection menu, every time the disc is loaded into the player.
How to Set the Other Settings How to Set the Other Settings The Other Settings Menu provides access to four additional operating function options to enhance your enjoyment of the MVP831. Note: If a disc is loaded, the player must be in STOP mode before any SETUP operation can occur. 1. Press the SETUP pushbutton to access the Initial Setup menu. Refer to figure 19. 2. Press pushbutton Number 9 to access the Other Settings menu and the following four Submenu choices will appear. 1. Still Mode 2.
How to Set the Other Settings, cont D. Range Compression With certain selected DVDs the Dolby Digital Sound Tracks include an encoded signal that can reduce the dynamic range of the audio signals. The loudest passages are reduced in volume, while the softer passages are increased so they are still audible. This feature is useful for late night listening so others arent disturbed. Figure 21 other layer in Letterbox Format. Refer to figure 20 (Pan&Scan) and figure 21 (Letterbox).
How to Operate the MVP831 How to Operate the MVP831 Your McIntosh MVP831 has been configured for default operating settings that will allow you to immediately enjoy superb video and high fidelity audio from a DVD or CD disc. If you wish to make changes to the default settings, a Setup feature is provided to customize the operating settings using On Screen Menus (refer to the Setup instructions elsewhere in this manual.
How to Operate the MVP831, cont picture frame at a time, and at different speeds. 1. When playing a DVD Disc, press the PAUSE pushbutton to temporarily stop play. After PAUSE has been activated, each additional time you press PAUSE the disc will advance one video frame at a time. Note: In this mode, press either the FF or REV pushbuttons to move more rapidly forward or backward a frame at a time on a DVD. 2. Press the PLAY pushbutton to cancel Pause and resume playing a DVD.
How to Operate the MVP831, cont How to Operate the MVP831, cont Access a Specific Time location on a DVD You can start a DVD playing at any time in the disc by using the Elapsed Play Time feature.Refer to figure 24. 1. Press the DISPLAY pushbutton to access the first group of DVD On Screen Icons. The third Icon from the left will indicate the elapsed time of the disc as it is playing. 2. Press a Right ARROW pushbutton to access the Elapsed Time Icon.
How to Operate the MVP831, cont 2. Press REPEAT MODE a second time to repeat an entire disc. The Icon will indicate T. 3. Press REPEAT MODE a third time to cancel the Repeat mode. The Icon will indicate Off. CD Repeat Mode 1. Press the REPEAT MODE pushbutton once during disc play to access the Repeat Icon. The On Screen Icon will appear with Off indicated. Refer to figure 25. 2. Press REPEAT MODE a second time to repeat a single track. The Icon will indicate T. 3.
Specifications Video Specifications General Specifications Signal System NTSC Digital Output Optical: -15dbm to -21dbm Coaxial: 0.5V p-p/75 ohm S-Video Y Output Level 1Vp-p (75 OHM) S-Video C Output Level 0.286Vp-p (75 OHM) (NTSC) Video Output Level 1Vp-p (75 OHM) Audio Specifications Number of Channels 2 Output level 2.
Packing Instructions Packing Instructions In the event it is necessary to repack the equipment for shipment, the equipment must be packed exactly as shown below. It is very important that the four plastic feet are attached to the bottom of the equipment. This will ensure the proper equipment location on the bottom pad. Failure to do this will result in shipping damage. Use the original shipping carton and interior parts only if they are all in good serviceable condition.
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