MAGNAVOX Printed in China First connect ... MRD210 Front Speaker (Left) Front Speaker (Right) Center Speaker Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y FM Antenna AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT DIGITAL OUT L COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y P-SCAN R AM/FM ANTENNA OPTICAL COAXIAL AUX OFF ON TV S-VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT AM Loop Antenna Rear Speaker (Surround Right) Helpful Hints To obtain a better picture quality effect, you can choose to connect an extra video connection if your TV has the same input connector: A or B.
AV IN DVD VIDEO DIGITAL SURROUND SYSTEM PROGRESSIVE SCAN PLAY•PAUSE STOP PROGRAM PREV NEXT SOURCE OPEN•CLOSE STANDBY ON VOLUME 3 Make sure your DVD system and TV are connected and turned on! 1 4 CH ANN EL 3 2 Playing a disc 1 Press DISC on the remote control. You can also press the SOURCE button on the front panel until “DISC” appears on the display panel. 4 2 Turn on the TV and select the correct Video In mode.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 12. 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. 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14.
Important Notes 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. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”. “Pro-Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works. ©1992-1999 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.
Contents English Introduction and General Information Features ............................................................................... 7 Supplied accessories ......................................................... 7 Environmental information.............................................. 7 Installation ........................................................................... 7 Maintenance ........................................................................
Features Environmental information Your complete 7-piece 300-Watt DVD Digital Home Cinema System creates the same dynamic sound qualities that you find in full-fledged cinemas and incorporates some of the best features in home theater technology. All unnecessary packaging has been omitted. We have tried to make the packaging easy to separate into three materials: cardboard (box), polystyrene foam (buffer) and polyethylene (bags, protective foam sheet.
Connections English IMPORTANT! – Before connecting the AC power cord to the wall outlet, ensure that all other connections have been made. – Never make or change any connections with the power switched on. – The type plate is located at the rear or bottom of the system. Step 1: Connecting antennas AM Indoor Loop Antenna Connect the supplied speaker systems and passive subwoofer using the supplied speaker cables by matching the colors of the jacks and speaker cables.
IMPORTANT! – There are various ways to connect the system to a TV (as shown in the illustration), it depends on the capabilities of your TV system. – The progressive scan video quality is only possible through Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y output and a progressive scan TV is required. ● To view the DVD playback Use the video cable (yellow) to connect the system’s VIDEO OUT jack to the video input jack on the TV. Connecting additional equipment IMPORTANT! – Some DVDs are copy-protected.
Functional Overview English Front and Rear panels PROGRESSIVE SCAN DVD VIDEO DIGITAL SURROUND SYSTEM PLAY•PAUSE STOP PROGRAM PREV NEXT SOURCE OPEN•CLOSE STANDBY ON VOLUME 1 2 4 3 6 789 5 0 1 STANDBY ON y 7 STOP Ç (in Disc mode only) – – to switch between power on and standby modes. 2 Disc Tray 3 OPEN•CLOSE 0 (in Disc mode only) – – to open or close the disc tray. – – to display details for user’s information. – – – FR AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT FL to adjust the master volume.
– – 1 2 ¡ 6 Ç – – ( to select multichannel surround (Dolby Digital or Dolby ProLogic) or stereo sound effect. 9 SOUND – 5 * & ^ % $ # @ to adjust the volume level. 8 SURROUND – 6 7 8 9 0 ! to stop playing the disc. 7 VOL +/- ) 3 4 in Tuner mode, to select a preset radio station number (1 or 2.) to select movement direction in disc contents menu / system menu bar. to select the various sound effects : CONCERT, DRAMA, ACTION, SCI-FI, CLASSIC, JAZZ, ROCK or DIGITAL.
Preparations English Inserting batteries into the remote control 1 Open the battery compartment. 2 Place the batteries in the compartment with the correct polarity as indicated by “+“ and “-“ symbols. 3 Close the cover. CAUTION! – Remove batteries if they are exhausted or if the remote is not to be used for a long time. – Do not use old and new or different types of batteries in combination. – Batteries contain chemical substances, so they should be disposed off properly.
You can change the speakers’ sound distribution to suit your surround sound needs. System Setup (DVD) The system setup is carried out via the TV, enabling you to customize the DVD system to suit your particular requirements. If the preferred options selected are not available on a disc, then the disc’s own preference will be used. IMPORTANT ! To access the System Setup menu, playback must be stopped. 1, 5 2, 3 ● Press CENTER +/- to adjust the volume level of the center speaker. ➜ “CNT +XX DB” appears.
VIDEO OUT Set the Video Output according to your video connection. This setting is not required if you are using the VIDEO OUT jack (yellow) to connect the DVD system to your TV. English Picture Setup S-VIDEO TV SHAPE Select the aspect ratio of the TV to be connected. If your DVD is not encoded to allow you to change the aspect ratio, TV shape cannot be changed. 4:3 PS (panscan) Select this if you have a conventional TV set and your DVD is not formatted for widescreen viewing.
CENTER DELAY If the listening position is closer to the center speaker than the front speakers, you can set the center delay time to improve the surround sound effect. Options : 5ms, 3ms, 2ms, 1ms or OFF (default setting.) REAR DELAY If the listening position is closer to the rear surround speakers than the front speakers, you can set the rear delay time to improve the surround sound effect. Features Setup English NIGHT MODE Night function can also be accessed via the remote control.
English Helpful Hints: – Some DVDs are not encoded with a rating though the movie rating may be printed on the disc jacket. The rating level feature does not work for such discs. – If the player’s parental level is set below 8, only discs with a lower or equal level will play. For example, if the player is set to 6, only discs with ratings of 6, 4, 3 and 1 will be played. Higher rated scenes will not be played unless an alternative that has the same rating or lower is available on the disc.
IMPORTANT! – 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. – Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted. – 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. – Do not move the disc player during playback, as doing so may damage the DVD system.
English Continue playback from the last stop point ● In stop mode and when a disc has not been removed, press RESUME on the remote to resume playback from the point at which it stopped. To cancel the resume mode ● Press Ç again. Helpful Hints: – Open the disc tray or disconnect the system from the power supply will cancel the resume option. – For VCD, the resume option is only possible if the PBC mode is turned on. – The resume option may not be available on some discs.
IMPORTANT! You have to turn on your TV and set to the correct Video In channel (see page 12 - Switching on the system.) MP3 / JPEG Picture disc 1 Load an MP3/Picture (JPEG) 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 will appear on the TV screen. If not, press DISC MENU on the remote.
English Changing subtitle language Searching for a particular passage This operation works only on DVDs with multiple subtitle languages. ● Select from the menu bar and press 4 key to select the desired language. Changing sound track language This operation works only on DVDs with multiple soundtrack language. ● Select from the menu bar and press 4 key to select the desired language.
Advancing by frames English Playback from a selected point (DVD only) This function allows you to start playing at any chosen time on the disc. from the menu bar and press 4 key to play the disc step by step (one frame each step.) 1 Select 1 Select from the menu bar. 2 To resume normal play, press ÉÅ. 2 Enter hours, minutes and seconds from left to right in the time edit box using the numeric keypad (0-9). ➜ Each time an item has been entered, the next item will be highlighted.
Radio Reception/Sleep Timer English Tuning to radio stations 1 Press STANDBY ON y to switch on the last selected source. 2 Press SOURCE (or TUNER on the remote) to select TUNER mode. 3 Press TUNER again to select the desired band : FM or AM. 4 Press and hold S or T until the frequency indication starts to change, then release. ➜ The system automatically tunes to the next strong radio station.
Volume control Adjust VOLUME button (or press VOL +/- on the remote) to increase or decrease the volume level. ➜ “VOL XX” appears. “XX”denotes the volume level. To listen through the headphones ● Connect the headphones plug to the n socket at the front of the player. ➜ The speakers will be muted. To switch off the volume temporarily ● Press MUTE on the remote. ➜ Playback will continue without sound and "MUTE" appears. ● To restore the volume, press MUTE again.
Specifications English AMPLIFIER SECTION Output power - Stereo mode (DIN) ........................................................................ 2 x 50 W RMS ........................................................................................................................ 2 x 40 W FTC Total Harmonic Distortion ............................... 10% at rated power (1 kHz) Frequency Response .................................................. 180 Hz – 14 kHz / ±1 dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio ................
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 solve a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or call 1800-705-2000. Problem No power. No picture. Distorted or poor picture. Completely distorted picture or black/white picture.
Glossary English 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.).
LIMITED WARRANTY MAGNAVOX AUDIO SYSTEM One Year Free Exchange This product must be carried in for an exchange. WHO IS COVERED? You must have proof of purchase to exchange the product. A sales receipt or other document showing that you purchased the product is considered proof of purchase. Attach it to this owner’s manual and keep both nearby. WHAT IS COVERED? Warranty coverage begins the day you buy your product.
