MDV450 25/09/2002 9:46 AM Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL MDV450 DVD PLAYER READ THIS MANUAL FIRST! ON PURCHASING THIS PRODUCT.WE’VE INCLUDED EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO GET STARTED. IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEMS, OUR REPRESENTATIVES CAN HELP YOU GET THE MOST FROM YOUR NEW PRODUCT BY EXPLAINING: • HOOKUPS • FIRST TIME SETUP • FEATURE OPERATION DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE.
MDV450 25/09/2002 9:46 AM 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.
MDV450 25/09/2002 9:46 AM Page 3 Contents 3 Getting Started Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MDV450 25/09/2002 9:46 AM 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.
MDV450 25/09/2002 9:46 AM 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.
MDV450 25/09/2002 9:46 AM 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.
MDV450 25/09/2002 9:46 AM 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 the Philips DVD Player.
MDV450 25/09/2002 9:46 AM Page 8 8 General Information Battery Installation + 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.). + 3 Remove the battery compartment lid on the rear of the remote control by pressing in the tab, then lifting off the lid. - 1 2 - Replace the battery compartment lid.
MDV450 25/09/2002 9:46 AM 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 12. S-Video provides excellent picture quality. Details are on page 11.
MDV450 25/09/2002 9:46 AM Page 10 10 Hookups (cont’d) Connecting to a TV Only TV has a yellow CVBS Video In jack 2 Back of TV (example only) RIGHT AUDIO IN LEFT AUDIO IN S-VIDEO IN RIGHT AUDIO IN LEFT AUDIO IN VIDEO IN 1 1 2 Connect the yellow VIDEO (VIDEO OUT) jack of the DVD Player to the corresponding VIDEO IN jack on your TV. Use the supplied video cable. 3 4 Plug the power cords of the DVD Player and the TV into an active power outlet.
MDV450 25/09/2002 9:46 AM Page 11 Hookups (cont’d) 11 Connecting to a TV Only TV has an S-Video In Jack 2 Back of TV (example only) RIGHT AUDIO IN LEFT AUDIO IN S-VIDEO IN RIGHT AUDIO IN LEFT AUDIO IN S-VIDEO IN 3 1 1 2 Connect an S-Video cable (not supplied) to the S-VIDEO (VIDEO OUT) jack of the DVD Player and to the TV’s S-VIDEO In jack. 3 4 Plug the power cords of the DVD Player and the TV into an active power outlet.
MDV450 25/09/2002 9:46 AM Page 12 12 Hookups (cont’d) Connecting to a TV Only TV has Component Video In Jacks (red, green, and blue) 2 Back of TV (example only) RIGHT AUDIO IN LEFT AUDIO IN Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y RIGHT AUDIO IN LEFT AUDIO IN 3 Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y 1 1 2 Connect the DVD Player’s Y CB CR (VIDEO OUT) jacks to the corresponding COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks on the TV. Use component video cable (not supplied). 3 4 Plug the power cords of the DVD Player and the TV into an active power outlet.
MDV450 25/09/2002 9:46 AM Page 13 Hookups (cont’d) 13 Connecting to a TV and a two-channel Stereo (Stereo has Dolby Pro Logic or right/left Audio In jacks) 2 Stereo (example only) Back of TV (example only) VIDEO IN 3 RIGHT AUDIO IN VIDEO IN LEFT AUDIO IN 1 1 2 Connect the supplied video cable to the yellow VIDEO (VIDEO OUT) jack of the DVD Player and to the TV’s VIDEO IN jack. 3 Plug the power cords of the DVD Player, Stereo, and the TV into an active power outlet.
MDV450 25/09/2002 9:46 AM Page 14 14 Hookups (cont’d) Connecting to a TV and a Stereo Receiver (Receiver has Dolby DigitalTM or MPEG2) Stereo Receiver (example only) Back of TV (example only) 1 VIDEO IN COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO IN 3 VIDEO IN 2 1 Connect either the COAXIAL or OPTICAL jack of the DVD Player to the corresponding DIGITAL AUDIO IN jack on your Stereo. You only need one connection. Use an appropriate digital audio cable (not supplied).
MDV450 25/09/2002 9:46 AM Page 15 Quick Disc Playback 15 DVD AUDIO CD VIDEO CD 2,3 There are many playback features and options available on Discs. After familiarizing yourself with the DVD Player as described on pages 16-18, see pages 19 and following to try additional playback features. 1 Press the POWER button 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).
MDV450 25/09/2002 9:46 AM Page 16 16 Remote Control Buttons 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, then press OK. Details are on page 19. Press and hold the Number 1 button for three seconds (or until OPEN or CLOSE appears on the display panel) to open or close the disc tray. RETURN/TITLE Button Press to go back to a previous menu.
MDV450 25/09/2002 9:46 AM Page 17 Front Panel 17 POWER Press to turn the DVD Player on or off.The button is depressed when the power is on.The button is released when the power is off. PICTURE Press repeatedly to choose Picture settings.You may choose BRIGHT, STANDARD, SOFT, or PERSONAL. Details are on pages 34-35. Disc Tray Insert a Disc here. Load the Disc with the label facing up. Details are on page 15. OPEN/CLOSE / button Press to open or close the Disc tray.
MDV450 25/09/2002 9:46 AM Page 18 18 Rear Panel AUDIO OUT (left/right) jacks Connect the supplied audio cables here and to the AUDIO IN jacks on your TV or Stereo. Details are on pages 10-13. AC Power cord Connect to a standard AC power outlet after completing all other connections. VIDEO (VIDEO OUT) jack Connect the supplied video cable here and to the TV’s Video In jack. Details are on page 10.
MDV450 25/09/2002 9:46 AM Page 19 Title/Disc Menus, Chapter/Track Selection 19 DVD Title/Disc menus 1 2 Press DISC MENU during DVD playback. The main Disc menu (or Root menu) will appear.The menu may list camera angles, spoken language and subtitle options, and Chapters for the Title. 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. 1 1 Press 341 2 to select items in the menu, then press OK.
MDV450 25/09/2002 9:46 AM Page 20 20 Slow Motion, Fast Forward and Fast Reverse DVD VIDEO CD Slow Motion 1 During Disc playback, press 3 repeatedly to play the disc at 1/2, 1/4, 1/6, or 1/8 the normal speed. SF 2X, SF 4X, SF 6X, or SF 8X will appear on the TV screen. SF represents Slow Forward.The sound will be mute during slow motion playback. Or, press 4 repeatedly to play a DVD backward at 1/2, 1/4, or 1/8 the normal speed. SR 2X, SR 4X, or SR 8X will appear on the TV screen.
MDV450 25/09/2002 9:46 AM Page 21 Still Picture/Frame-by-Frame Playback,Time Search 21 DVD VIDEO CD Still Picture/Frame-by-Frame Playback 1 2 3 To pause a DVD or Video CD picture, press PAUSE the remote control during playback. 8 on Press PAUSE 8 repeatedly to advance the still picture one frame at a time. Press PLAY 3 to resume regular playback. 1,2 3 DVD VIDEO CD AUDIO CD Time Search 1 1, 4 2 Press the DISPLAY button during playback.
MDV450 25/09/2002 9:46 AM Page 22 22 Zoom, Camera Angle DVD VIDEO CD Zoom Zooming lets you enlarge the video image during playback and scan through the enlarged image. 1 Press ZOOM repeatedly during Disc playback to choose ZOOM X2 or ZOOM X4. ZOOM X2 or Z00M X4 will appear in the top left corner of the TV screen briefly.The picture will be twice (ZOOM X2) or four (ZOOM X4) times as large.
MDV450 25/09/2002 9:46 AM Page 23 Repeat, Repeat A-B 23 DVD VIDEO CD AUDIO CD Repeat You may play a Chapter,Track,Title or entire Disc repeatedly. 1 During Disc playback, press REPEAT repeatedly to choose a Repeat option. Depending on the type of Disc, you may choose to play the Chapter (CHAPTER REPEAT ON),Track (REP-ONE),Title (TITLE REPEAT ON), or Disc (REP-ALL) repeatedly. 2 To cancel repeat playback, repeatedly press REPEAT until REPEAT OFF appears in the top left corner of the TV screen.
MDV450 25/09/2002 9:46 AM Page 24 24 DVD Audio Language 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 DVD Player’s PREFERENCES PAGE.To do so, follow the steps below. Or, the easiest way to choose a different audio language or soundtrack is to press the AUDIO button on the remote control repeatedly during DVD playback.
MDV450 25/09/2002 9:46 AM Page 25 DVD Subtitle Language 25 DVD Some DVDs include subtitles. Choose the language you want for available subtitles by adjusting SUBTITLE in the DVD Player’s PREFERENCES PAGE. To do so, follow the steps below. Or, the easiest way to choose subtitles is to press the SUBTITLE button on the remote control repeatedly during DVD playback.The subtitles will appear in the language you select. 1 2 3 4 Press STOP twice to stop DVD playback. 2,6 Press SYSTEM MENU.
MDV450 25/09/2002 9:46 AM Page 26 26 DVD Disc Menu Language 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 Disc menus are different for every DVD. Some DVD Disc menus may be available in multiple languages.To choose a language for a Disc menu using the DVD Player’s PREFERENCES PAGE, follow the steps below. 1 2 3 4 2,6 Press STOP twice to stop DVD playback. Press SYSTEM MENU.
MDV450 25/09/2002 9:46 AM Page 27 Parental Controls Password 27 DVD Parental Controls limits viewing of DVDs.When a DVD has been Locked or if a DVD has a movie rating that exceeds the Parental Level you select, a viewer must enter a password before viewing the DVD.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 28.
MDV450 25/09/2002 9:46 AM Page 28 28 Parental Controls Disc Lock Not all DVDs are rated or coded by the Disc maker.You can specifically lock or unlock a DVD, regardless of its rating. If you lock a specific DVD, you must enter your Password before you can watch the DVD. Password details are on page 27. 1 2 3 Press SYSTEM MENU. GENERAL SETUP will be selected. Press OK. 1,5 DISC LOCK will be selected. Press 2.
MDV450 25/09/2002 9:46 AM Page 29 Parental Controls Levels 29 You can set the DVD Player to block or allow DVD playback according to the movie rating of the DVD. If someone tries to play a DVD that has a rating that exceeds the level you selected, they must know your password. You must enter the password before the DVD will play. Password details are on page 27. Not all DVDs conform to the levels you select, as not all DVDs are coded or protected by the DVD manufacturer.
MDV450 25/09/2002 9:46 AM Page 30 30 Programmed Playback AUDIO CD VIDEO CD You may play Tracks in an order you specify instead of playing the Tracks in normal order (1, 2, 3, etc.).The order in which you set the Tracks to play 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 1 Press SYSTEM MENU. GENERAL SETUP will be selected. Press OK.
MDV450 25/09/2002 9:46 AM Page 31 Preview 31 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 While playback is stopped, press PREVIEW. The following menu will appear. 1. INTRO 2. DISC 2 2 3. TRACK 4.
MDV450 25/09/2002 9:46 AM Page 32 32 Smart Navigator, JPEG and MP3 Features Smart Navigator This DVD Player can play some Compact Disc-Recordable (CD-R) discs that you record on your computer.These CD-Rs may contain pictures in a JPEG format or audio files/tracks in an MP3 format. For example, you may have photographic film developed by a retailer that places the pictures on a CD-R for you.These pictures may be in JPEG format.
MDV450 25/09/2002 9:46 AM Page 33 TV Display 33 You may set the DVD Player to display video in one of three formats: Letterbox, Pan & Scan, or Wide.To choose a format, follow these steps. 1 2 3 4 Press SYSTEM MENU. Press 4 repeatedly to select SETUP VIDEO OUTPUT, then press OK. 1,5 TV DISPLAY will be selected. Press 2. Press 3 or 4 to select NORMAL/PS, NORMAL/LB, or WIDE, then press OK. Select NORMAL/LB (letterbox) if you want to see the picture with black bars at the top and bottom of the screen.
MDV450 25/09/2002 9:46 AM Page 34 34 Video Output,Video Mode Video Output If you used S-Video or Component video connections as described on pages 11-12, set the VIDEO OUTPUT to S-VIDEO to YCBCR (for Component Video) by following the steps below.You only need one video connection between the TV and the DVD Player.You can not use S-Video and Component Video at the same time.
MDV450 25/09/2002 9:46 AM Page 35 Video Mode (cont’d) 35 5 If you selected BRIGHT, STANDARD, or SOFT, you are finished. Press SYSTEM MENU to remove the menus. You may want to play a Disc for a few minutes in each setting to decide which you prefer. If you selected PERSONAL, you can adjust specific picture elements for your preference. Go to step 6 to adjust these items. 6 7 8 Press 1 to reselect VIDEO MODE. 5,9 Press 3 or 4 to choose either BRIGHTNESS, CONTRAST, or SATURATION.Then, press 2.
MDV450 25/09/2002 9:46 AM Page 36 36 TV Type 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.
MDV450 25/09/2002 9:46 AM Page 37 Speaker Setup, 3D Sound 37 Speaker Setup Adjust DOWNMIX according to how you connected the Player to your TV and/or Stereo. Balance the volume during playback by adjusting Dynamic Range Control (D.R.C.). 1 2 3 4 Press SYSTEM MENU. Press 4 to select SPEAKER SETUP, then press OK. 1,5 Press 3 or 4 to select DOWNMIX or D.R.C., then press 2 and follow step 4 according to your choice.
MDV450 25/09/2002 9:46 AM Page 38 38 SPDIF, LPCM 96K Setup SPDIF Setup SPDIF is the Sony Philips Digital Interface, or a method of transferring digital audio. If you connected the DVD Player to a Stereo using the OPTICAL or COAXIAL jack as shown on page 14, you need to adjust the SPDIF OUT setting as described below. If you are not using the OPTICAL or COAXIAL jack, no adjustment is necessary. 1 2 3 4 Press SYSTEM MENU. 1,5 Press 4 repeatedly to select SPDIF SETUP, then press OK.
MDV450 25/09/2002 9:46 AM Page 39 DVD Player On-Screen Display Language 39 You can set the DVD Player’s Setup menus and on-screen messages to appear in English or Chinese. English and Chinese are the only two languages available.This language selection will not affect the languages of DVD Disc or Title menus or any audio or subtitle languages.To change the DVD Player’s Setup menu language, follow these steps. 1 2 3 Press SYSTEM MENU. 1,5 GENERAL SETUP will be selected. Press OK.
MDV450 25/09/2002 9:46 AM Page 40 40 Display Dim, Screen Saver Display Dim You can adjust the brightness of the display panel on the front of the DVD Player. Choose the setting that best enables you to see the display information from a distance. Follow the steps below to adjust the brightness of the display panel according to your preference. 1 2 3 Press SYSTEM MENU. GENERAL SETUP will be selected. Press OK. Press 4 to select VFD DIM, then press 2.
MDV450 25/09/2002 9:46 AM Page 41 DVD Player Defaults 41 To restore the original settings of the DVD Player, follow the steps below. 1 2 3 4 Press the STOP completely. 7 button twice to stop Disc playback Press the SYSTEM MENU button. Press 4 repeatedly to select PREFERENCES, then press OK. 2,5 Press 4 repeatedly to select DEFAULTS, then press 2 to select RESET, then press OK. The original settings of the DVD Player will be restored.
MDV450 25/09/2002 9:46 AM 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.
MDV450 25/09/2002 9:46 AM Page 43 Helpful Hints (cont'd) 43 An Audio CD will not play. • Some Audio CDs available on the market are copy protected.These discs will not play on this DVD Player. See your retailer for options regarding non-protected Audio CDs. The DVD logo does not appear on the TV screen after you remove a Disc. • Reset the DVD Player by switching it off, then on again. The DVD Player does not respond to the remote control.
MDV450 25/09/2002 9:46 AM 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 Receiver, etc.). CD: Compact Disc. Chapter: A part of a Title.
MDV450 25/09/2002 9:46 AM Page 45 Specifications 45 PLAYABLE DISCS DVD-Video Super Video CD Video CD Audio CD CD Recordable (CD-R) CD Rewritable (CD-RW) MP3-CD TV STANDARD Number of lines Playback AUDIO PERFORMANCE DA Converter 24 bit Signal to Noise (1kHz) 90dB Dynamic range (1kHz) 80dB DVD fs 96 kHz fs 48 kHz Super Video CD fs 48 kHz fs 44.1 kHz Video CD/Audio CD fs 44.1 kHz PAL/50Hz 625 Multistandard NTSC/60Hz 525 (PAL/NTSC) VIDEO PERFORMANCE VIDEO OUT 1Vpp---75Ω S-VIDEO OUT Y: 1.00Vpp---75Ω C: 0.
MDV450 25/09/2002 9:46 AM 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. BEFORE EXCHANGING THE PRODUCT... Please check your owner’s manual before exchanging the product.
MDV450 25/09/2002 9:46 AM 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.
MDV450 25/09/2002 9:46 AM Page 48 48 Information Index AC power cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 ANGLE button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16, 22 Arrow 341 2 buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16, 19-20 AUDIO button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16, 24 Audio CD program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 AUDIO OUT (left/right) jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
