Magnavox MRD300 owner manual Connecting a TV, Connecting additional equipment

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Step 3: Connecting a TV

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.

You can make an extra video connection with one of the following options if your TV has the same input connector

Option 1

1Use the component video cables (red/blue/green) to connect the system’s Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y jacks to the corresponding Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y input jacks on the TV.

2If you are using a Progressive Scan TV (TV must indicate Progressive Scan or ProScan capability,) press and hold the PROGRESSIVE SCAN-DVD button (located at the front panel) for more than two seconds to switch on the progressive scan mode.

‘P-SCAN’ icon will appear on the display panel.

OR

Option 2

Use the S-video cable (not supplied) to connect the

system’s S-VIDEO OUT jack to the S-Video input jack on the TV.

IMPORTANT!

If S-VIDEO or Component video Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y is used for DVD playback connection, the DVD system’s VIDEO OUT setting will need to be set accordingly. Details are on page 15.

If your TV only has an RF-style jack (Antenna In or 75 ohm)

You will need an RF modulator in order to view the playback of DVD dics on your TV. Ask your dealer for details on RF modulator availability and compatibility. Follow the instructions provided with the RF modulator to connect the DVD system to your TV.

RF coaxial cable to TV

Back of RF Modulator (example only)

INT IN TO TV VIDEO

AUDIO IN

IN

R

L

CH3 CH4

Antenna or

Cable TV signal

AUDIO

 

AUDIO

OUT

 

IN

L

 

R

 

 

 

 

Pr/Cr

Pb/Cb

Y

COAXIAL OPTICAL

TV

AUX

 

 

 

 

COMPONENT

 

DIGITAL OUT

 

 

VIDEO OUT

 

AM/FM

AM

ANTENNA

FM

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Connecting additional equipment

IMPORTANT!

Some DVDs are copy-protected. You cannot record the disc through a VCR or digital recording device.

When making connections, make sure the color of cables matches the color of jacks.

Always refer to the owner’s manual of the other equipment for complete connection and usage details.

Television

 

 

CD

DIGITAL IN

AUDIO OUT

OR

 

L

 

Recorder

 

 

 

 

OPTICAL IN

R

 

 

 

1

 

 

3

AUDIO

AUDIO

 

 

OUT

IN

L

 

 

 

 

 

 

R

 

 

 

 

Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y COAXIAL OPTICAL

TV

AUX

COMPONENT

DIGITAL OUT

 

VIDEO OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AM/FM

AM

ANTENNA

 

FM

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2 LAUDIO IN

VIDEO IN

R

2

 

VCR

1)Listening to the playback of other equipment

Connect the system’s AUDIO IN (TV or AUX) jacks to the AUDIO OUT jacks on the other audio/visual device (such as a TV, VCR, Laser Disc player or cassette deck).

Before starting operation, press TV•AUX at the front panel to select “AUDIO IN-TV” or “AUDIO IN-AUX” in order to activate the input source.

2)Using the VCR for recording DVDs

Connect the system’s VIDEO OUT jacks to the VIDEO IN jacks and AUDIO OUT jacks to the AUDIO IN jacks on the VCR. This will allow you to make analog stereo (two channel, right and left) recordings.

3)Digital Recording (Coaxial or Optical)

Connect the system’s DIGITAL OUT-COAXIALjack to the DIGITAL COAXIAL IN jack (or DIGITAL OUT- OPTICAL to DIGITAL OPTICAL IN) on a digital recording device (such as Dolby Digital decoder, CD recorder.)

Before starting operation, set the DIGITAL OUTPUT according to the audio connection. (See page 16.)

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Contents Helpful Hints DVD system Video Output Selection for Proper Playback Region CodesUser guide For Customer Use Prevent operating and maintenance problemsDear Magnavox product owner Index Class II equipment symbol Important Safety InstructionsLaser Important NotesCanada EnglishContents Introduction and General Information AM Indoor Loop Antenna Connecting antennasConnecting the speakers and passive subwoofer ConnectionsConnecting additional equipment Connecting a TVFront panel Functional OverviewRemote Control § Angle ¡ MuteDisplay ∞ TitlePreparations Setting up the surround sound systemSwitching on the system Default screen appears on the TVNtsc System Setup DVDSelecting the color system that matches the connected TV MultiNormal / LB Selecting the type of video output Changing the TV displaySelecting the On Screen Display OSD language PR PB YSelecting the language for Audio/Subtitle/ Disc Menu Setting the digital outputChanging and testing the speakers setting Changing the sound channel for discs with Dolby Restoring the original settingsActivating the camera angle indication Activating screen saverChanging the parental control password Setting the parental control levelBasic playback controls Disc OperationsPlayable discs Disc playbackSpecial DVD/VCD features Special CD features Kodak Picture disc Playing MP3 / Picture disc Kodak, JpegProgram favorite tracks Supported MP3 formatRadio Reception Tuning to radio stationsPresetting radio stations Listening to preset radio stationsOther Functions Specifications No picture TroubleshootingGlossary Exchanging a Product in Canada WHO is COVERED? What is COVERED?What is EXCLUDED? Where is Exchange AVAILABLE?

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