Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product MVP841 Sonic Blue
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McIntosh Laboratory , Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New Y ork 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 F AX: 607-724-0549 Owner s Manual MVP841 MVP841 DVD / Video CD / CD Player This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.
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3 IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS! PLEASE READ THEM BEFORE OPERA TING THIS EQUIPMENT . Safety Instructions General: 1. Read all the safety and operating instructions, con- tained in this owner s manual, before operating this equipment. 2. Retain this owner s manual for future reference about safety and operating instructions.
4 Safety Instructions cont Attention: pour pevenir les chocs elecriques pas utiliser cette fiche polarisee avec un pr olongateur , une prise de courant ou un autre sortie de courant, sauf si les lames peuvent etre inser ees afond ans en laisser aucune partie a decouvert.
5 Dual-Focus Hologram Laser Lens The MVP841 incorporates a dual-focus hologram lens that splits the beam of the already superfine laser so it can read two disc layers simultaneously . This unique design elimi- nates the need for two separate laser systems and ensures full compatibility with your existing CD library .
6 The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your MVP841. There is additional infor - mation on the next page pertaining to installing the MVP841 into cabinets.
7 Inst allation The MVP841 can be placed upright on a table or shelf, standing on its four feet. It also can be custom installed in a piece of furniture or cabinet of your choice. The required panel cutout, ventilation cutout and unit dimensions are shown.
8 MVP841 Rear Panel Connections Connect the MVP841 power cord to a live AC outlet. Refer to information on the back panel of your MVP841 to deter- mine the correct voltage for your unit POWER CONTROL .
9 How to Connect Control, Analog and Digit al Audio 1. Connect a Power Control Cable from the MVP841 POWER CONTROL IN to the POWER CONTROL A Output jack of a McIntosh MX132 A/V Control Center . 2. Connect a Data Cable from the MVP841 DA T A IN jack to the DVD DA T A (11) jack on the McIntosh MX132 A/V Control Center .
10 1. Select either Component V ideo Output or the Compos- ite V ideo / S-V ideo Outputs with the VIDEO OUTPUT SELECTOR SWITCH located on the rear panel of the MVP841.
11 MVP841 Front Panel Display , Indicators, Push-Buttons and Switch POWER switch turns all AC power com- pletely ON or OFF Opens and Closes the disc tray for loading or unloading discs Stops disc play.
12 Remote Control Push-Buttons Use to clear an incorrect setting Move forward or backward one chapter at a time on a DVD or one track at a time on a CD Use to access the initial Settings Menu Move for.
13 How to Operate the Remote Control How to Operate the Remote Control The Remote Control is capable of performing both basic operating functions and setup options.
14 How to Operate the Setup Mode Figure 3 Y our McIntosh MVP841 has been factory configured for default operating settings that will allow you to immedi- ately enjoy superb video and high fidelity audio from a DVD and also reproduce CDs with unparalleled sonic pu- rity .
15 Default Settings The following listings indicate the factory default settings. Refer to the listed page number for instructions on how to change a default setting. Language Settings: Name Selection Refer to Page Audio ........................... English .
16 If you wish to change the audio language, press 1 again to access the audio language choice submenu. Press 1 to select English. Press 2 to select French. Press 3 to select Spanish. Press 4 to select the original language of the disc (fac- tory default language).
17 How to Set Ratings Most movies made in recent years have ratings to indicate whether they are suitable for children to view . Some DVD Movie discs have encoded rating levels that allow you to set your MVP841 to prevent your children from viewing inappropriate movies in your absence.
18 How to Set On-Screen Messages How to Set Menu Language Change Password 1. Press push-button Number 2 to access the Ratings menu. Refer to figure 3. 2. Enter the previously assigned 4-digit password and then press SELECT . The Ratings Submenu will ap- pear .
19 How to Set FL Display SETUP , cont The MVP841 front panel display , just below the disc tray , can be adjusted to be Bright or Dim. Note: If a disc is loaded, the player must be in STOP mode befor e any SETUP operation can occur . The other fr ont panel nomenclatur e is fixed and will not affected by the Display adjustment operation.
20 How to Set TV Aspect Ratio This feature allows you to configure the player to provide the correct video mode to match your Monitor/TV . The width to height screen dimension of a 4:3 Aspect Ratio Monitor/TV match the screen size requirements of videos as well as conventional T V signals.
21 How to Set Digital Audio Output This allows you to configure the MVP841 Digital Audio Output Mode to match the type of A/V Control Center and/ or Decoder being used. Follow the recommended Audio Mode Selections that match your A/V Electronics. Notes: 1.
22 How to Set the Other Settings The Other Settings Menu provides access to four additional operating function options to enhance your enjoyment of the MVP841. Note: If a disc is loaded, the player must be in STOP mode befor e any SETUP operation can occur .
23 SETUP , cont Figure 21 (Pan&Scan) and figure 21 (Letterbox). Some two layer discs display their own unique V ideo Format Selection Menu, every time the disc is loaded into the player . If you do not make a choice from this menu, the disc will revert to its default V ideo Format when play is started.
24 How to Operate the MVP841 Y our McIntosh MVP841 has been configured for default operating settings that will allow you to immediately enjoy superb video and high fidelity audio from a DVD or CD disc.
25 How to Operate the MVP841 after a CD has been loaded. It will not start automatically . 2. When the player is in Standby Mode, the power will automatically turn on when the OPEN/CLOSE push- button is pr essed and the disc tray will open.
26 On Screen Icon Display Three sets of On Screen Icons are available to inform you of current operating conditions and allow activation of tem- porary operating changes for a disc currently being played. Press the DISPLA Y push-button once to access the first set of On Screen Icons.
27 How to Operate the MVP841, cont The available disc tracks will appear on the left side of the screen. 2. Use the ARROW push-buttons to move to the specific track that you wish to play and press the SELECT push-button. The selected track number will appear in the right hand column.
28 T o V iew or Change DVD Disc Language Many DVDs are encoded with more than one audio Sound T rack Language. Y ou have the ability to select your pre- ferred language. Refer to figures 27 and 31. 1. Press DISPLA Y once to access the first group of On Screen Icons.
29 MVP841 Notes.
30 General S pecifications Video Specifications Specifications Digital Output Optical: -15dbm to -21dbm Coaxial: 0.5V p-p/75 ohm Digital Signal Format Sampling Frequency: 44.
31 Packing Instructions Packing Instructions Quantity Part Number Description 1 034075 Shipping carton only 4 033837 Foam end cap 1 034076 Inside carton only 1 033726 T op pad 1 034036 Bottom pad 1 03.
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