User guide MRD-200 DVD HOME CINEMA SYSTEM Read this first! Congratulations on purchasing this Magnavox product. We’ve included everything you need to get started. If you have any problems, Magnavox Representatives can help you get the most from your new product by explaining: • Hookups, • First Time Setup, and • Feature Operation. Do not attempt to return this product to the store.
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Table of Contents 3 General Information Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Information IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9.
Introduction 5 Welcome! Color Systems We hope you enjoy your complete DVD Home Cinema System. This seven-piece, 175-watt system creates dynamic sound quality and realism found only in cinemas. Features of the DVD Home Cinema System include: ● Surround Sound options ● Night Mode: Reduces the range between high and low volumes during Disc playback. ● Parental Controls: Sets a rating level so your children cannot watch a DVD that has a rating higher than the level you set.
Remote Control MUTE Button Press to turn off the sound. Press again to restore the sound to its previous level. Standby or Power y Button Press to turn the DVD Receiver on or off (Standby). Number (0-9) Buttons Press to enter a Track/Title number, radio station, or TV channel, depending on the mode of the remote. Source Buttons Press to select a sound source for the Receiver (TV/AV, DISC, TUNER or AUX). DISC MENU Button Press to access or remove a DVD Disc Menu (remote must be in DISC mode).
Front Panel 7 STANDBY-ON (power) y Button Press to turn the DVD Receiver on or off (Standby). PLAY/PAUSE 38 Button Press to play a Disc or to pause playback. Details are on pages 15-16. Disc Tray Insert a Disc here. Load the Disc with the label facing up (shiny side facing down). If the Disc is two-sided, make sure the label for the side you want to play is facing up. STOP 7 Button Press to stop Disc playback. PROGRAM Button In DISC mode, use to program Tracks. Details are on page 25.
Rear Panel AM/FM ANTENNA Connect the supplied AM loop antenna to the AM jack. Connect the supplied FM antenna to the FM (75 ohm) jack. Details are on page 9. CENTER LINE OUT Connect an additional center speaker (not supplied) here. Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Use component video cables (not supplied) to connect these jacks to the Component Video In jacks on your TV. Details are on page 11. DIGITAL OUT-OPTICAL Connect this jack to the Optical Digital Audio In jack on other audio equipment.
First Time Setup 9 Where Do You Start? 1 2 3 4 Disconnect all equipment from power. Connect equipment to power only after you have finished hooking up everything. Do not change connections with equipment connected to a power outlet. Put the batteries in the remote control and connect the AM and FM antennas as detailed below. Connect the DVD Receiver to a Television using one of the options detailed in your separate Quick-Use Guide (or on pages 10-12).
Hookups - TV Connecting to a TV with a Composite (yellow) Video In Jack COMPONENT VIDEO OUT PWCr Y PWCw AM FR CENTER LINE OUT AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN L FM (7Ω) S-VIDEO OUT DIGITAL OUT VIDEO OUT R AM/FM ANTENNA WOOFER LINE OUT TV AUX FL C SR + + SPEAKER (4Ω) OPTICAL COAXIAL 1 2 Connect the DVD Receiver’s yellow VIDEO OUT jack to the VIDEO IN jack on your TV. Use the supplied composite (yellow) RCA-style video cable.
Hookups - TV (cont’d) 11 Connecting to a TV with Component Video In Jacks COMPONENT VIDEO OUT PWCr Y PWCw AM FR CENTER LINE OUT AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN L FM (7Ω) S-VIDEO OUT DIGITAL OUT VIDEO OUT R AM/FM ANTENNA WOOFER LINE OUT TV AUX FL C SR + SL + SPEAKER (4Ω) OPTICAL COAXIAL 1 Connect the DVD Receiver’s Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks to the matching Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y VIDEO IN jacks on the TV. You will need a component video cable (Green-Y; BluePb/Cb; Red- Pr/Cr) (not supplied).
Hookups - TV (cont’d) Connecting to a TV with an S-Video In jack COMPONENT VIDEO OUT PWCr Y PWCw AM FR CENTER LINE OUT AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN L FM (7Ω) S-VIDEO OUT DIGITAL OUT VIDEO OUT R AM/FM ANTENNA WOOFER LINE OUT TV AUX FL C SR + + SPEAKER (4Ω) OPTICAL COAXIAL 1 2 Connect the DVD Receiver’s S-VIDEO OUT jack to the S-VIDEO IN jack on your TV. You will need an S-Video cable (not supplied). 3 4 Connect the power cords of the DVD Receiver and TV to a power outlet.
Hookups - Speakers 13 Connecting the Speakers Use the supplied speaker wires. Match the color coded wiring. Connect the +,- terminals on the Receiver (FR, FL, etc.) to the correct +,- Speaker terminals.
Hookups - Optional Connecting to a TV and Optional Audio Equipment 1 Red & White Audio Cable 3-Plug Composite Video Cable Back of TV (example only) COMPONENT VIDEO OUT PrCr PbCb Y P-SCAN FR AM CENTER LINE OUT AUDIO OU OFF AUDIO IN ON S-VIDEO OUT SR + VIDEO OUT + DIGITAL OUT AV R AM/FM ANTENNA WOOPER LINE OUT AUX 2 SPEAKER OPTICAL 4 CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT COAXIAL Optical Cable Coaxial Cable 3 Rear of DVD Receiver Red & White Audio Cable CD/Tape Recorder (for analog recording
Hookups - Optional 15 Connecting to a VCR or Cable/Satellite Box Back of TV (example only) 1 Back of VCR , Cable, or Satellite box (example only) ANT IN 3 TO TV 4 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT PrCr PbCb Y FR CENTER LINE OUT AUDIO OU S-VIDEO OUT AUDIO IN VIDEO OUT SR + + DIGITAL OUT R AM/FM ANTENNA WOOPER LINE OUT AUX SPEAKER OPTICAL COAXIAL 4 CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT Connecting a VCR or Cable/Satellite Box You must connect the VCR or cable/satellite box to the TV to view VCR playback or cable/
Quick Disc Playback AV IN or EXT1 1 DVD VIDEO DIGITAL SURROUND SYSTEM STANDBY-ON OPEN•CLOSE 4,5 2 PLAY•PAUSE STOP PROGRAM BASS PREV NEXT SURROUND TREBLE SOURCE 3 VOLUME There are many playback features and options available on Discs. After learning the basic operations of the DVD Receiver and the remote control, refer to the later sections of this manual to learn playback features. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Press STANDBY-ON y (or DISC) to turn on the DVD Receiver.
Playback Features 17 Pausing Playback DVD VIDEO DIGITAL SURROUND SYSTEM VOLUME OPEN/CLOSE /PA AY USE PL PROGRAM PREV SOURCE NEXT STOP STANDBY ON PROGRESSIVE SCAN Press PLAY/PAUSE Bk to resume regular playback. Y/PAUSE LA NEXT PREV P 1 2 Press PLAY/PAUSE Bk during playback to freeze the picture and mute the sound. STOP Selecting Another Track/Chapter 1 2 Press H once during playback to go to the beginning of the current Track/Chapter. Press H multiple times to go to previous Tracks/Chapters.
System Menu Use the System Menu to set up Disc features. Press SYSTEM MENU to access or remove the DVD Receiver’s System Menu. Press 9 8 ; : and OK to choose a Menu item and change the settings. Even if a feature is set in the System Menu, it will not be available if the current Disc does not include that feature. Details are on pages 18-22. 1 2 3 4 5 MUTE DISC Press SYSTEM MENU. The Menu Bar will appear across the top of the TV screen. Press ; or : to move through the Menu Bar.
Subtitles, Audio Language 19 Subtitles Some DVDs provide subtitles in multiple languages. If so, you can select a language in the Menu Bar. Check the DVD or its case to make sure subtitles are available in the language you want. 1 2 3 4 MUTE DISC TV/AV TUNER AUX Press SYSTEM MENU. Press ; or : to select . Press 9 to select the language you want for the DVD’s subtitles. The subtitle language default setting on the DVD Receiver is English.
Slow Motion, Searching Slow Motion 1 2 3 Press SYSTEM MENU. MUTE DISC Press ; or : to select TV/AV TUNER AUX . Press 9 to select a Slow Motion speed. ● During DVD playback, you may choose Slow Forward (SF) speeds of SF x2, SF x4, or SF x8; or, choose Slow Reverse (SR) speeds of SR x2, SR x4, or SR x8. ● During Video CD playback, you can choose a Slow Forward speed of SF x1, SF x2, or SF x3. You cannot play Video CDs in Slow Reverse. ● Choose SLOW OFF to resume normal playback.
Title/Chapter Selection, Time Search 21 Title/Chapter Selection DVDs may contain multiple Titles or Chapters. To start playing a specific Chapter or Title directly, follow these steps. 1 2 MUTE Press SYSTEM MENU. Press ; or : to select DISC (Title) or (Chapter). 3 1 2 3 4 7 5 8 6 9 DISC TITLE 02/03 3 4 SYSTEM 0 MENU CHAPTER 02/030 Use the Number buttons (0-9) to select a Title or Chapter number, then press OK. The Title or Chapter you selected will start playing automatically.
Status, Zoom Status 1 2 3 Press SYSTEM MENU. MUTE DISC Press ; or : to select TV/AV TUNER AUX . Press 9 to see the status of the current Disc. Information may include the current Chapter or Title number, elapsed playing time, or remaining playing time. The information will vary according to the type of Disc that is in the DVD Receiver.
Angle, Step 23 Angle Some DVDs contain scenes that were recorded at different angles or perspectives. Use the Angle feature in the Menu Bar to view DVD playback from a different angle. Multiple angles must be available on the DVD. Check the DVD Disc Menu or the DVD case for details and availability of multiple angles. 1 2 3 MUTE DISC AUX TV/AV TUNER Press SYSTEM MENU. 1 2 3 Press ; or : to select 4 7 5 8 6 9 . DISC SYSTEM 0 MENU Press 9 or 8 to select an angle from those available.
Playback Control, MP3 Features Playback Control (Video CD only) Playback Control (PBC) is available on some Video CDs and provides interactive menus through which you can activate features or playback options. To access the PBC menus (only if available on the Video CD), follow these steps. 1 2 3 MUTE DISC Press SYSTEM MENU. Press ; or : to select . 1 2 3 4 7 5 8 6 9 DISC SYSTEM 0 MENU Press 9 to select PBC ON or PBC OFF.
Repeat, Repeat A-B 25 Repeat 1 2 During DVD playback, press REPEAT on the remote to play a Title or Chapter repeatedly. Press REPEAT to select: ● CHAPTER REPEAT ON to repeat the current Chapter. ● TITLE REPEAT ON to repeat the current Title. ● REPEAT OFF to cancel repeat playback and resume normal play back. MUTE During Video CD, Audio CD, or MP3 playback, press REPEAT to play a Track or Disc repeatedly. Press REPEAT to select: ● “RPT ONE/R-1 PLAY” to repeat the current Track.
Favorite Track Selection You can play Tracks in an order you specify, with up to 99 Tracks in a Program. DVD VIDEO DIGITAL SURROUND SYSTEM STANDBY-ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 While playback is stopped, press PROGRAM on the DVD Receiver. “P 00:00” will appear on the DVD Receiver’s display panel. PLAY•PAUSE STOP PROGRAM PREV NEXT SURROUND BASS TREBLE OPEN•CLOSE SOURCE Press the Number buttons (0-9) to enter the Track number you want to play.
TV System (NTSC, PAL) 27 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. The DVD Receiver is compatible with both NTSC and PAL. However, to play a DVD, the color system of the DVD, the TV, and the DVD Receiver should match. If all three are not the same, the DVD may play in only black and white, the picture may roll continuously, or the picture may appear distorted.
TV Shape You may set the DVD Receiver to display a DVD picture in one of three formats: Letterbox, Pan & Scan, or Wide. The format you select must be available on the DVD. To choose a format, follow these steps. 1 2 3 4 While playback is stopped, press SYSTEM MENU. Press ; or - to select the icon. MUTE DISC Press 9 to select , then press :. Press 9 to select TV SHAPE, then press :. Press 9 or 8 to select 4:3 PS (pan & scan), 4:3 LB (Letterbox), or 16:9 (Widescreen), then press OK.
Screen Saver, Video Out 29 Screen Saver The Screen Saver can appear if Disc playback is stopped or paused for more than one minute (and you do not use the DVD Receiver or its remote control). The Screen Saver is Off by default. To turn it On or Off, follow these steps. 1 2 3 4 MUTE DISC While playback is stopped, press SYSTEM MENU. Press ; or - to select the icon. Press 9 to select , then press :. TV/AV TUNER 1 2 3 4 7 5 8 6 9 DISC Press 9 or 8 to select ON or OFF, then press OK.
Digital Output, Night Mode Digital Output Set Digital Output according to your audio connection. 1 2 3 4 MUTE While playback is stopped, press SYSTEM MENU. Press ; or - to select the icon. DISC Press 9 repeatedly to select z, then press :. DIGITAL OUTPUT will be selected. Press :. 1 2 3 4 7 5 8 6 9 DISC SYSTEM 0 MENU Press 9 or 8 to select ALL, PCM 96K, or PCM 48K, then press OK.
Speaker Settings 31 You can adjust the delay times and volume of the speakers connected to the DVD Receiver. These adjustments let you optimize the sound according to your surroundings and setup. MUTE 1 2 3 While playback is stopped, press SYSTEM MENU. Press ; or - to select the icon. Press 9 repeatedly to select z, then press :. Press 9 to select CENTER DELAY, REAR DELAY, or TEST TONE, then press :.
Language Settings DVD Audio, Subtitle, and Disc Menu Languages Some DVDs have multiple languages available for the Audio soundtrack, Subtitles, or the DVD Disc Menu. You may select different languages in the DVD Disc Menu or by following the steps below. MUTE DISC 1 2 3 4 While playback is stopped, press SYSTEM MENU. Press ; or - to select the icon. Press 9 repeatedly to select r , then press :. Press 9 or 8 to select AUDIO, SUBTITLE, or DISC MENU, then press :.
Parental Control Levels 33 Some DVD and Video CD makers code the DVD/Video CD so it will only play according to the level you set at the DVD Receiver. The Parental Control level may apply to the complete Disc or to certain scenes on the Disc. Follow the steps below to set the Parental Level at which you want Discs to play. 1 2 3 4 MUTE While playback is stopped, press SYSTEM MENU. Press ; or - to select the icon. Press 9 repeatedly to select , then press :. PARENTAL will be selected. Press :.
Parental Control Password, Defaults Parental Control Password To set your four-digit password for Parental Control, follow these steps. 1 2 3 4 5 While playback is stopped, press SYSTEM MENU. Press ; or - to select the icon. Press 9 repeatedly to select MUTE DISC TV/AV TUNER AUX , then press :. Press 9 to select PASSWORD. Press : to select CHANGE, then press OK. Press Number buttons 1, 2, 3, 4 (default password) when you are asked to enter the code.
Audio and Sound Features 35 Adjusting the Volume Turn the VOLUME dial on the DVD Receiver (or press VOL +/- on the remote) to increase or decrease the volume level of the DVD Home Cinema System. ● “VOL XX” will appear on the display panel, with “XX” being the specific volume level. ● If you have a Magnavox TV, press TV VOL +/- on the remote to adjust the TV’s volume level. ● To listen through headphones (not supplied), connect the headphones to the ; jack on the front of the DVD Receiver.
Surround Sound Options For proper Surround Sound, you must connect the speakers correctly and select the right sound source mode. See page 13 and your separate QuickUse Guide for details. The Center and Surround speakers operate only when the DVD Home Cinema System is set to surround sound mode. The source you are playing (DVDs, Tuner, etc.) must be recorded or broadcast in Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Pro Logic surround sound.
Radio Stations 37 Tuning Radio Stations 1 2 3 4 Press Power y (or STANDBY-ON y on the front of the DVD Receiver) to turn on the last selected sound source. 5 To tune to a weak station, press H or G briefly and repeatedly until the best possible reception is found. MUTE DISC Press TUNER on the remote (or turn the SOURCE dial on the DVD Receiver) to select TUNER mode. 2-3 Press TUNER again to select FM or AM.
Sleep Timer The Sleep Timer turns the DVD Home Cinema System to Standby mode (off) at a preselected time. 1 MUTE Press SLEEP repeatedly to select the amount of time after which you want the DVD Receiver to turn off. You may choose (in minutes): 30, 45, 60, 90, 120, or OFF. ● To check the time remaining for the Sleep Timer (after you have set it), press SLEEP once. ● To change the Sleep Timer, press SLEEP again while the Sleep Timer minutes appear.
Helpful Hints 39 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 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. No power • Press STANDBY-ON y on the front of the DVD Receiver to turn on the power.
Helpful Hints (cont’d) An Audio CD will not play. • Some Audio CDs available on the market are copy protected. These discs will not play on this DVD Receiver. See your retailer for options regarding non-protected Audio CDs. The DVD Receiver does not respond to the remote control. • Aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the front of the DVD Receiver, not your TV. Details are on page 7. • Remove any obstacles between the DVD Receiver and the remote.
Specifications 41 AMPLIFIER SECTION Output power Stereo (DIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 x 50 W Output power Surround (1 kHz) . . . . . .20 W RMS/channel Total Harmonic Distortion . . . .10% at rated power (1 kHz) Frequency Response . . . . . . . . . . .180 Hz – 14 kHz / ±1 dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .> 65 dB (CCIR) Input Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .400 mV TUNER SECTION Tuning Range . . . . . . . . . .FM 87.
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 back of the DVD Receiver that send audio to another system (TV, Stereo, etc.). Bit Rate: The amount of data used to hold a given length of music; measured in kilobits per seconds, or kbps.
Index 43 ac power cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 albums (mp3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 am antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9 analog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9 arrow buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 aspect ratio (tv shape) . . . . . . . . . . . .28 audio cd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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