User Manual S M A RT. V E RY S M A RT. MRD130 DVD VIDEO HOME THEATER SYSTEM Thank you for choosing Magnavox. Magnavox vous remercie de votre confiance. Gracias por escoger Magnavox Need help fast? Read your Quick Use Guide and/or Owner's Manual first for quick tips that make using your Magnavox product more enjoyable.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 12. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer´s instructions. storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
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.
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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 ............
General Information English Supplied accessories Composite video cable (yellow) Audio cable (white, red) FM wire antenna AM loop antenna Care and safety information Avoid high temperatures, moisture, 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.
Connections English Step 1: Placing the speakers and subwoofer Center speaker 2 Front Speaker (Right) Front Speaker (Left) 1 1 4 3 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.
Connections English Step 2: Connecting TV Option 1 Option 2 1 2 IMPORTANT! – You only need to make one video 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.
English Connections Option 3 Option 4 ANT IN RF coaxial cable to TV Back of RF Modulator (example only) 2 INT IN TO TV VIDEO IN AUDIO IN R L CH3 CH4 3 Antenna or Cable TV signal 2 1 1 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.
Connections English Step 3: Connecting speakers and subwoofer Front Speaker Front Speaker (Left) (Right) FRONT R Center Speaker FRONT L CENTER REAR R REAR L Rear Speaker Rear Speaker (Right) (Left) Connect the supplied speaker systems using the fixed speaker cables by matching the colors of the jacks and speaker cables. Helpful Hint: – Ensure that the speaker cables are correctly connected. Improper connections may damage the system due to short-circuit.
Connections fix the claw into the slot ➠ Step 5: Connecting the power cord English Step 4: Connecting FM/AM antennas AM antenna 1 FM antenna 1 2 ~ AC MAINS Power Outlet 1 Connect the supplied AM loop antenna After everything is connected properly, to the AM jack. Place the AM loop antenna on a shelf or attach it to a stand or wall. 1 Plug the AC power cord into the power 2 Connect the supplied FM antenna to the 2 Never make or change any connections FM (75Ω) jack.
Connections (optional) English Connecting a VCR or Cable/Satellite Box Connecting digital audio equipment DIGITAL IN 1 VCR or Cable/ Satellite Box ~ AC MAINS (for example) CD Recorder 3 FRONT FRONT FRONT REAR REAR SUBWOOFER RIGHT LEFT CENTER RIGHT LEFT L R 2 4 Viewing and listening to the playback 1 Connect the VCR or Cable / Satellite Box to the TV as shown. 2 Connect the DVD system’s AUDIO INAUX jacks to the AUDIO OUT jacks on the VCR or cable/satellite box.
Functional Overview 1 2 3 English Main unit and remote control 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 STANDBY ON – Switches to standby mode or turns on the system. 9 PROG – DISC: starts programming. – TUNER: starts manual preset programming. 2 Disc tray 0 VOLUME (VOL +-) – Adjusts the volume level. 3 OPEN /CLOSE 0 (DISC mode only) – Opens/ Closes the disc tray. 4 System display panel ! PHONES – For plugging in the headphones jack. The speakers output will be cancelled.
Functional Overview English Control buttons available on the remote only 30 * 1234 – Selects movement direction in the menu. – Use 1 2 to select a preset radio station. 10 ( DISC MENU – Enters disc contents menu. 20 ) SUBW +– Adjusts subwoofer’s sound level. 12 13 29 14 28 15 27 16 26 17 25 7 & RESUME – Continues disc playback after an interruption. 6 REAR +– Adjusts rear speakers’ sound level. CENTER +– Adjusts center speaker’s sound level.
Step 1: Inserting batteries into the remote control Step 2: Setting the TV IMPORTANT! Make sure you have completed all the necessary connections. (See pages 10–11 “Connecting TV”.) 1 Press SOURCE control until “DISC” appears on the display panel (or press DISC on the remote.) 1 Open the battery compartment. 2 Insert two batteries type R06 or AA, following the indications (+-) inside the compartment. 3 Close the cover.
Getting Started English Selecting the color system that corresponds to your TV In order for a DVD to play on this DVD system, the color system of the DVD, the TV and the DVD player should match. Before changing the TV system, ensure that your TV supports the selected color system. 1 In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU. ➜ Use the 1 2 3 4 keys on the remote to navigate in the menu. 2 Highlight icon and press 4. Move to and press 2. Move to {TV SYSTEM} and press 2.
Step 3: Setting the speakers You can adjust the delay time (center and rear speakers only) and volume level for individual speakers. These adjustments let you optimize the sound according to your surroundings and setup. Test Tone - Turning on/off If you have turned on the test tone, the test signal will be automatically generated to help you judge the sound level of each speaker. 1 In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU. ➜ Use the 1 2 3 4 keys on the remote to navigate in the menu.
Getting Started English Step 4: Setting language preferences You can select your preferred language settings so that this DVD system will automatically switch to the language for you whenever you load a disc. If the language selected is not available on the disc, the disc’s default setting language will be used instead. The OSD (on-screen display) language for the system menu will remain as you set it, regardless of various disc languages.
Progressive Scan The progressive scan produces 60 complete frames per second, rather than 30 frames per second of interlaced scanning (normal TV system). With nearly double the number of lines, progressive scan offers higher picture resolution, eliminates bothersome motion artifacts and jaggier edges on moving objects. To enjoy the quality offered by progressive scan, a progressive scan TV is required. Activate Progressive Scan manually You can activate Progressive Scan as below.
Disc Operations English IMPORTANT! – If the inhibit icon (or X) appears on the TV screen when a button is pressed, it means the function is not available on the current disc or at the current time. – DVD discs and players are designed with regional restrictions. Before playing a disc, make sure the disc is for the same zone as your player. – Do not push on the disc tray or put any objects other than discs on the disc tray. Doing so may cause the disc player to malfunction.
Disc Operations Depending on the disc, a menu may appear on the TV screen once you load in the disc. To select a playback feature or item ● Use the 1 2 3 4 keys or numeric keypad (0-9) on the remote, then press OK to start playback. To access the menu ● Press DISC MENU on the remote. For VCDs with Playback Control (PBC) feature (version 2.0 only) ● During playback, pressing DISC MENU will return to the menu screen (if PBC is on.
Disc Operations English Display function ● While playing a disc, press DISPLAY to view the information of the playing disc. DVD TITLE ELAPSED ™ TITLE REMAIN ™ CHAPTER ELAPSED ™ TOTAL REMAIN ™ OFF VCD (PBC off)/SVCD/CD SINGLE ELAPSED ™ SINGLE REMAIN ™ TOTAL ELAPSED ™ OFF MP3 CHAPTER ELAPSED ™ CHAPTER REMAIN ™ OFF Selecting a subtitle language ● While playing a DVD disc with multi subtitle languages, press SUBTITLE to select different subtitle language.
Program favorite tracks (audio CDs and VCDs) Using the menu bar to program You can play the contents of the disc in the order you want by programming the order of the tracks to be played. Up to 99 tracks can be stored. IMPORTANT! You have to turn on your TV and set to the correct Video In channel. (See page 17 “Setting the TV”.) 1 Stop playback, then press PROG on the front panel to enter program mode. 2 Use the numeric keypad (0-9) to enter a valid track number.
Disc Operations English Playing MP3/Picture disc (Kodak, JPEG) IMPORTANT! You have to turn on your TV and set to the correct Video In channel. (See page 17 “Setting the TV”.) MP3/ JPEG picture disc 1 Load an MP3/JPEG picture disc. ➜ The disc reading time may exceed 30 seconds due to the complexity of the directory / file configuration. 2 Playback will start automatically. ➜ The album/picture menu appears on the TV screen. If not, press DISC MENU on the remote.
Using the menu bar SUBTITLE Select a subtitle language that is available on the DVD. You can continue a number of operations directly via the multiple menu bars on the TV screen without interrupting the disc playback. The exception is when you enter (SETUP MENU), after which the playback will pause. , 1 In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU. ➜ The menu bar will appear across the top of the TV screen. LANGUAGE DVD : Select an audio soundtrack language that is available on the DVD.
DVD Setup Menu Options English Using the Setup Menu This DVD setup is carried out via the TV, enabling you to customize the DVD system to suit your particular requirements. Setting the video output Choose the type of video output that matches the video connection between the DVD system and your TV. Stop playback, then follow the steps of “Using the Setup Menu” and select : 4 > VIDEO OUT , TV SHAPE TV SYSTEM VIDEO OUT SCR SAVER 1 In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU. ➜ Playback will pause.
Screen Saver - turning on/off Smart power – turning on/off The screen saver will help to prevent your TV display device from getting damaged. When in “Stop” or “No Disc” mode, the DVD system will switch to standby mode, after 15 minutes of inactivity for energy saving.
DVD Setup Menu Options English Night mode – turning on/off When the night mode is activated, the high volume outputs will be softened and low volume outputs will be brought upward to an audible level. It is useful for watching your favorite action movie without disturbing others at night. This function can also be accessed via the NIGHT button on the remote.
Restricting playback by Parental Control Some DVDs may have a parental level assigned to the complete disc or to certain scenes on the disc. This feature lets you set a playback limitation level. The rating levels are from 1 to 8 and are country dependent. You can prohibit the playback of certain discs that are not suitable for your children or have certain discs played with alternative scenes. 4 Select a rating level and press OK.
DVD Setup Menu Options English Changing the password You can change the four-digit password used for Parental Control. Enter your four-digit password to play a prohibited disc or if prompted for a password. The default password is ‘1234.’ 5 Enter the same new four-digit password again. PARENTAL PASSWORD ➜ Use the 1 2 3 4 keys on the remote to navigate in the menu. icon and press 4. and press 2. Move to Move to {PASSWORD} and press 2. Confirm : 6 Press SYSTEM MENU again to remove the menu.
Tuner Operations Tuning to radio stations 1 Press TUNER on the remote (or press SOURCE control on front panel) to select “FM” or “AM.” 2 Press and hold S / T on the remote until the frequency indication starts to change, then release. ➜ The next radio station will tune automatically. Manual presetting English IMPORTANT! Make sure the FM and AM antennas are connected. You can choose to store only your favourite radio stations. 1 Tune to your desired radio station (see “Tuning to a radio station”.
Other Functions English Sound Control IMPORTANT! For proper surround sound, make sure the speakers and subwoofer are connected (see page 12.) Volume control ● Adjust VOLUME control (or press VOL +/-on the remote) to increase or decrease the volume level. ➜ "VOL XX" appears. “XX” denotes the volume level. Selecting surround sound ● Press SURROUND to select surround or stereo mode.
Using the remote to operate ‘Philips’ television 1 Press TV. 2 Press S / T or use the numeric keypad (0-9) to select the TV’s channel. 3 Press TV VOL +/- to adjust the TV’s volume level. 4 Press B to turn off your TV. Helpful Hint: – When listening to TV or AUX programs, press the respective TV or AUX button on the remote in order for the sound to be heard. Setting the Sleep Timer The sleep timer enables the system to switch to standby mode automatically at a preset time.
Troubleshooting English WARNING Under no circumstances should you try to repair the system yourself, as this will invalidate the warranty. Do not open the system as there is a risk of electric shock. If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking the system for repair. If you are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, please consult your dealer for help. Problem No power. Solution – – No picture. – – – Completely distorted picture or black/ white picture.
Problem The DVD player does not start playback. Solution – – – – – – There is no sound from the center and rear speakers. – – – – Radio reception is poor. – – – – The remote control does not function properly. – – – – – Progressive Scan. – Insert a readable disc with the playback side facing down. The DVD+R/CD-R must be finalized. Check the disc type, color system and region code. Check for any scratches or smudges on the disc. Press SYSTEM SETUP to turn off the setup menu screen.
Specifications English AMPLIFIER SECTION MAIN UNIT Total output power - Home Theater mode - FTC Front Rear Center Subwoofer Frequency Response Signal-to-Noise Ratio Input Sensitivity - AUX In - TV In Power Supply Rating Power Consumption Dimensions (w x h x d) Weight 200 W 120 W 20 W FTC1 x 2 20 W FTC1 x 2 20 W FTC1 20 W FTC1 180 Hz – 14 kHz / ±3 dB > 60 dB (A-weighted) 450 mV 450 mV 1 4ohm, 1 kHz, 1% THD TUNER SECTION Tuning Range FM 87.
Analog: Sound that has not been turned into numbers. Analog sound varies, while digital sound has specific numerical values. These jacks send audio through two channels, the left and right. Aspect ratio: The ratio of vertical and horizontal sizes of a displayed image. The horizontal vs. vertical ratio of conventional TVs. is 4:3, and that of wide-screens is 16:9. AUDIO OUT Jacks: Jacks on the back of the DVD System that send audio to another system (TV, Stereo, etc.
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