Magnavox Troubleshooting and Information Guide for Your MDV3000 DVD Player

INFORMATION

Troubleshooting Guide

If the unit does not perform properly when operated as instructed in this owner’s manual, refer to the following.

Problem	Corrective action
No power.	–Check if the AC power cord is properly connected.
	–Unplug the outlet once, and wait for 5-10 seconds and then plug it in again.
	–Check if the TV is switched on.
	–Check the video connection.
	–Check the audio / video cable connections to the TV.
No sound or picture.	(Refer to page 6.)
	–When“Progressive” is “On”, video signals from the unit’s VIDEO OUT and S-VIDEO OUT jacks will be
	distorted or not be output at all.
	–Check whether the connected TV or other device supports HDCP.
	(This unit will not output a video signal unless the other device supports HDCP.)
	–Sometimes a small amount of picture distortion may appear.
	This is not a malfunction.
Distorted picture.	–Connect the unit directly to the TV.
	–Set “Progressive” correctly in “Video” menu. Turn it on only if your TV has progressive scan and you are
	using the component video connections between the unit and the TV. Disable progressive scan for all
	other connections. (Refer to page 6.)
Completely distorted picture or	–Connect this unit directly to the TV.
black / white picture with DVD.	–Make sure the disc is compatible with the unit.
No sound or distorted sound.	–Adjust the volume.
	–Check that the speakers are connected correctly.
No audio at digital output.	–Check the digital connections.
	–Check if the audio format of the selected audio language matches your receiver capabilities.
No DTS audio is output.	–This unit does not support DTS audio.
	This is not a malfunction.
Picture freezes momentarily during	–Check the disc for fingerprints / dirty and clean with a soft cloth wiping from center to edge.
playback.
	–Clean the disc.
	–Ensure the disc is inserted in correct direction.
Disc cannot be played back.	–Check if the disc is defective by trying another disc.
	–Cancel the parental lock or change the control level.
	–Insert a correct disc that plays back on this unit.
	–Handle a disc with special care so that it does not have fingerprints, scratches, or dusts on its surface.
No return to start-up screen when	–Reset the unit by switching off the unit, then on again.
disc is removed.
	–Aim the remote control directly at the sensor on the front panel.
	–Reduce the distance to the unit.
	–Replace the batteries in the remote control.
The unit does not respond to	–Re-insert the batteries with their polarities (+ / – signs) as indicated.
	–Tune your radio to an empty AM station so that you hear a lot of noises. Then, turn up the volume. If
the remote control.
	you hear some signal sound from the radio by pressing buttons on the remote control, the remote
	control is working.
	–Press and hold any button on remote control toward a digital camera. The remote control is working if
	you confirm infrared light through the digital camera.
Buttons do not work or the unit stops	–To completely reset the unit, unplug the AC cord from the AC outlet for 5-10 seconds.
responding.
The unit does not respond to some	–Operations may not be permitted by the disc. Refer to the instructions of the disc.
operating commands during playback.
The unit cannot read CD / DVD.	–Use a commonly available cleaning CD / DVD to clean the lens before sending the unit for repair.
Angle does not switch.	–The angle cannot be switched for DVD which do not contain multiple angles. In some cases multiple
	angles are only recorded for specific scenes.
Playback does not start	–Check the “Parental” setting.
when the title is selected.
The password for rating level	–Enter the default password “4737”, then your forgotten password will be cleared.
has been forgotten.

•Some functions are not available in specific modes, but this is not a malfunction. Read the description in this owner’s manual for more details on correct operations.

•Playback from a desired track and random playback are not available during programmed playback.

•Some functions are prohibited on some discs.

Specifications

INFORMATION

Output signal format:	Operating temperature:
NTSC color	41°F (5 °C) to 104 °F (40 °C)
Power source:	Dimensions:
120 V AC + / - 10%, 60 Hz + / - 0.5%	W : 11.1 inches		(280mm)
Power consumption:	H	:  2.1 inches	(51mm)
8 W (standby : 0.8 W)	D	:  8.3 inches	(210mm)

Weight:

Approx 2.76lbs.(1.25kg)

•Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.

•If there is a discrepancy between languages, the default language will be English.

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