Philips MDV411SL Hookups, Determining the best possible connection, Before you begin, Remember

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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. Component Video is available only on the MDV421SL. If you have the MDV411SL, Component Video is not available.

Details are on page 13.

★★★S-Video provides excellent picture quality. Details are on page 12.

★★Composite Video (a yellow Video jack) provides good picture quality. Details are on page 11.

★★Your TV may have only an RF-style jack, usually labeled Antenna In or 75 ohm or RF In.You will need an RF modulator in order to view the DVD Player at your TV. Details are on page 10.

★★★★Digital audio connections provide the clearest sound, but you must have a digital Stereo. Connect the DVD Player’s COAXIAL digital audio out jack to your Stereo for the best sound quality. Details are on page 15.

★★★If digital connections are not possible, connect the DVD Player’s red and white AUDIO OUT jacks to the Audio In jacks of your Stereo,TV, or RF modulator. Details are on pages 10-14.

Before you begin...

Refer to the manuals of your TV, Stereo, or other equipment as necessary. Note the style of jacks and connectors on the other equipment. Determine how to choose different Audio and Video In channels on your other equipment so you can see and hear the DVD Player on the TV, Stereo, etc.

Disconnect all equipment from the power outlets. Connect the equipment to the power outlets only after you have finished hooking up everything. Never make or change connections with equipment connected to the power outlet.

Remember...

Connect the DVD Player directly to the TV. For example, do not connect the DVD Player to a VCR, then connect the VCR to a TV.This type of connection may distort the picture and sound. Also, your VCR might have the copy protection system, which could distort the DVD image or prevent playback of some Discs.

Set the TV to the correct Video In channel. Such channels may be called AUX or AUXILIARY IN, AUDIO/VIDEO or A/V IN, EXT1 or EXT2 or External In, etc.These channels are often near channel 00. See your TV manual for details. Or, go to your lowest TV channel (01 or 02) and change TV channels downward until you see the DVD screen saver on the TV.

If you are using an RF modulator, set the TV to channel 3 or 4.

Set the Stereo to the correct channel or “source” mode.

Do not connect the DVD Player’s AUDIO OUT jacks to the PHONO IN jack of your Stereo.

You only need one audio connection and one video connection between the DVD Player and your TV and/or Stereo. So, you might not use all the jacks on the DVD Player.

Once you determine the best option, find your choice on pages 10-15. Follow the steps for the hookup you choose.

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Contents MDV411SL MDV421SL Hurry Contents Safety Information Example of Antenna Grounding per National Electrical Code Safety Information cont’dIntroduction Playable Discs DVD Player UpgradesPlayable Discs Region Codes and Color SystemsGeneral Information Determining the best possible connection HookupsBefore you begin RememberHookups cont’d Connecting to a TV Only TV has a yellow Video In jack Connecting to a TV Only TV has an S-Video In Jack MDV421SL only Back of TV Stereo Example only Set Digital Output To stop playback at any time, press Stop Quick Disc PlaybackRemote Control Buttons Front Panel Rear Panel AC Power cordCoaxial jack Video Video OUT jackTitle/Disc menus Title/Disc Menus, Chapter/Track SelectionChapter/Track Selection Press Disc Menu during DVD playbackSlow Motion, Fast Forward and Fast Reverse Slow MotionFast Forward and Fast Reverse Still Picture/Frame-by-Frame Playback Still Picture/Frame-by-Frame Playback,Time SearchTime Search Press Display to remove the displayZoom/Reduce, Camera Angle Zoom/ReduceCamera Angle Repeat/Shuffle Repeat/Shuffle, Repeat A-BRepeat A-B During Disc playback, press Repeat to choose a RepeatAudio in Preference PAGE. To do so, follow the steps below DVD Audio LanguagePress 4 to select SUBTITLE, then press DVD Subtitle LanguageDVD Disc Menu Language Menus are different for every DVDPress Stop twice to stop DVD playback Parental Password Number buttons to enter the same new six-digit passwordPress 2 to highlight Change in green.Then press Disc Lock Rating Explanations Parental LevelsProgram To access other Program pages, press Previous 4 or Next ¢Press the Preview button to see the Preview menu PreviewNavigator Jpeg features Jpeg and MP3 FeaturesGeneral Information on CD-R and CD-RWs MP3 ProgramTV Display SmartPictureTM, Picture Setting SmartPicture TM, Picture Setting cont’d TV Type TV TypeAnalog Output Digital Output Lpcm Output Sound Mode Sound Mode, 3D Sound3D Sound Display Language, Closed Captions Display LanguageClosed Captions Screen Saver DVD Player Defaults Helpful Hints No powerNo picture Distorted pictureHelpful Hints contd Glossary Specifications, Language Codes SpecificationsLanguage Codes Magnavox, P.O. Box 520890, Miami, FL 33152 402 Limited WarrantyLimited Warranty cont’d To obtain a replacement product from MagnavoxExchange Fee + Sales Tax = Total Contrast Information Index