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20MC4204
13MDTD20
COLOR TV WITH BUILT-IN DVD PLAYER
20MC4204
13MDTD20
T9103_8103UD_EN_0411 4/11/05 10:43 AM Page 1

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Magnavox 13MDTD20 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandMagnavox
Model13MDTD20
CategoryTV DVD Combo
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Safety Symbols

CAUTION Symbol

Description of the caution symbol for electrical shock.

WARNING Symbol

Description of the warning symbol for electrical hazards.

Second CAUTION Symbol

Description of the caution symbol for electrical shock.

Safety and General Information

Safety Precautions

Instructions for safe operation and installation of the unit.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Warning

Compliance and warnings regarding electronic device operation.

Laser Safety

Precautions to follow when using the laser device.

Radio/TV Interference

Information on potential radio frequency interference.

Copyright Protection

Notes on restrictions for copying discs and content.

Declaration of Conformity

Manufacturer's statement of compliance with regulations.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Essential guidelines for safe equipment operation and handling.

Introduction

Features - TV

Lists the available features for the television functionality.

Features - Discs

Lists the available features for disc playback.

Package Contents

Lists all items included in the product packaging.

DVD Disc Menus

Explains how to navigate and use DVD disc menus.

Setup Menus

Guides on accessing and using TV/DVD setup options.

Available Disc Features

Notes on the availability of features depending on the disc.

Playable Discs

Region Codes

Explanation of DVD regional restrictions for playback.

Color Systems

Details on video color system compatibility for DVDs.

Unacceptable Discs

Lists disc types that the player cannot read or play.

Remote Control Setup

Putting Batteries in the Remote Control

Step-by-step guide for installing batteries in the remote.

Recycling Guidelines/Battery Safety

Information on battery disposal and safe handling practices.

Using the Remote Control

Basic instructions on how to operate the remote control.

Hooking Up the TV/DVD

Hooking Up Your TV/DVD with a Cable TV Signal or Outdoor Antenna

Instructions for connecting an antenna or cable TV signal.

Hooking Up Your TV/DVD with a Cable Box/Satellite Receiver

Instructions for connecting to a cable or satellite receiver.

Optional Connections

Digital Stereo Hookups

Connecting the TV/DVD to a stereo for enhanced audio output.

Helpful Hints

Tips related to optional audio connections.

Watching TV

Press STANDBY-ON to turn on the TV/DVD

Instruction to power on the TV/DVD unit.

To watch TV, press CH. ▲ or ▼

How to select TV channels using the remote.

Press VOL. ▲ or ▼ to adjust the volume

Instructions for adjusting the audio volume.

Playing a Disc

Press STANDBY-ON to turn on the TV/DVD

Step to power on the TV/DVD before playing.

Press OPEN/CLOSE ▲ to open the disc tray

Action to open the disc tray for insertion.

Place a disc on the tray

Guidance on correctly inserting a disc.

Press PLAY ► to close the tray

Action to close the tray and begin playback.

Press STOP ■ to stop playback

Action to halt disc playback.

Helpful Hints

Additional tips for playing discs.

Front Panel

Disc tray

Location for inserting discs.

PLAY Button

Button to start disc playback.

STOP Button

Button to stop disc playback.

CHANNEL/ ▲/ ▼ Buttons

Buttons to select TV channels.

VOLUME / ▼ Buttons

Buttons to adjust the audio volume.

AUDIO (left/right)/VIDEO IN jacks

Input jacks for external audio and video sources.

STANDBY-ON Button

Button to turn the TV/DVD on or off.

Remote Sensor

Receives signals from the remote control.

SEARCH/PREV ◄◄/NEXT ►► Buttons

Buttons for searching within playback.

PAUSE II Button

Button to pause disc playback.

OPEN/CLOSE ▲ Button

Button to open or close the disc tray.

HEADPHONE jack

Jack for connecting headphones.

Remote Control Buttons

PICTURE Button

Press to access picture controls.

STANDBY-ON Button

Press to turn the TV/DVD on or off.

Number Buttons

Used for channel and track selection.

SLEEP Button

Press to set the Sleep Timer.

PAUSE II Button

Press to pause disc playback.

DISPLAY Button

Press to see the disc status.

TITLE Button

Press to access a DVD's title menu.

SELECT Button

Press to choose TV, AUX, or DVD mode.

◄◄ and ►► Buttons

Search forward or backward during playback.

STOP Button

Press to stop disc playback.

Arrow ▲▼ Buttons

Press to select menu items.

RETURN Button

Press to go to the previous menu.

ENTER Button

Press to adjust or accept a menu setting.

REPEAT Button

Press to play a disc section repeatedly.

OPEN/CLOSE ▲ Button

Press to open or close the disc tray.

ZOOM Button

Press to enlarge the picture during DVD playback.

PREV and NEXT►►►► Buttons

Press to go to other tracks or chapters.

SETUP Button

Press to access or remove setup menus.

CLEAR Button

Press to reset or erase information.

MODE Button

Press to play a Program or start Random Playback.

SEARCH MODE Button

Press to find a specific time, chapter, or track.

CH. (channel) ▲/▼ Buttons

Press to select memorized TV channels.

VOL. (volume) ▲/▼ Buttons

Press to adjust the volume.

MUTE Button

Press to mute or restore the sound.

PLAY ► Button

Press to play a disc.

DISC MENU Button

Press to access DVD disc menus.

REPEAT A-B Button

Press to play a section of a disc repeatedly.

ANGLE Button

Press to change the camera angle.

SUBTITLE Button

Press to select a subtitle language.

AUDIO Button

Press to select an audio language.

Rear Panel

COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack

Connects digital audio to a stereo system.

ANT. jack (Antenna In)

Connects an antenna or Cable TV signal.

Power Cord

Connects the unit to a standard AC power outlet.

Menu Language, Auto Channel Programming

Menu Language

Sets the language for the TV/DVD's menus and displays.

Auto Channel Programming

Automatically scans and stores available TV channels.

Helpful Hints

Tips for channel setup and management.

Adding/Deleting Channels

Press SETUP. Press ▲ or ▼ to select CHANNEL SET UP.

Navigating to the channel setup menu.

Press ▲ or ▼ to select ADD/DELETE CH.

Accessing the function to add or delete channels.

Press ▲ or ▼ until the channel you wish to add or delete appears.

Selecting a specific channel for modification.

Press ENTER to add or delete the channel.

Confirming the action to add or delete a channel.

Helpful Hints

Tips and notes for adding/deleting channels.

Picture Control

Press PICTURE so the first Picture Control appears.

Accessing the initial picture adjustment screen.

Within five seconds, press ► or ► to adjust the item.

Making adjustments to the selected picture setting.

Helpful Hints

Tips regarding picture quality and adjustments.

Sleep Timer

Press SLEEP repeatedly until your desired amount of time appears on the screen.

Setting the duration for the automatic shut-off timer.

To Cancel the Sleep Timer

Procedure to disable the sleep timer function.

Helpful Hints

Additional tips for using the sleep timer.

Closed Captions

Follow the steps below to select Closed Captions for TV programming.

General instructions for enabling closed captioning.

Press SETUP. Press ▲ or ▼ to select CAPTION.

Navigating to the Closed Caption settings.

Press ENTER repeatedly to select CAPTION1, CAPTION2, TEXT1, TEXT2 or OFF.

Choosing the desired closed caption display mode.

Press SETUP to exit the menu.

Exiting the closed caption configuration menu.

Helpful Hints

Tips for troubleshooting closed caption issues.

Setting V-Chip

TV Rating Settings

Explanation of V-Chip feature for parental control.

Before you begin, press SELECT to put the TV/DVD in TV mode.

Prerequisite action before setting V-Chip.

Press SETUP. Press ▲ or ▼ to select V-CHIP SET UP.

Navigating to the V-Chip setup menu.

Press ▲ or ▼ to select TV RATING. Then, press ENTER.

Selecting the TV rating category to configure.

TV Rating Explanations

Descriptions of different TV rating categories.

Helpful Hint

Note regarding the default access code.

Press ENTER again to access a rating's subratings.

Accessing and adjusting sub-categories within ratings.

When you select TV-Y7:

Specific instructions for setting subratings for TV-Y7.

When you select TV-PG, TV-14 or TV-MA:

Specific instructions for setting subratings for other levels.

Press SETUP to save your settings.

Saving the configured V-Chip settings.

Helpful Hints

Tips for configuring V-Chip settings.

MPAA Rating Settings

Setting parental controls based on MPAA film ratings.

Press the Number buttons to enter the four-digit access code.

Entering the access code for MPAA rating settings.

Press ▲ or ▼ to select MPAA RATING. Then, press ENTER.

Selecting the MPAA rating category to configure.

MPAA Rating Explanations

Descriptions of MPAA film rating categories.

Press ▲ or ▼ to select the level at which you want to block viewing.

Setting the blocking threshold for MPAA ratings.

Press SETUP to save your settings.

Saving the configured MPAA rating settings.

Changing the Access Code

Procedure to change the V-Chip access code.

Press the Number buttons to enter the old access code.

Entering the current V-Chip access code.

Press ▲ or ▼ to select CHANGE CODE.

Selecting the option to change the access code.

Press SETUP to save your settings.

Saving the new V-Chip access code.

Helpful Hints

Tips for changing the V-Chip access code.

DVD Disc Menus, Title Menus

DVD Disc Menus

Navigating and using menus on DVD discs.

Press DISC MENU. The DVD's disc menu will appear.

Action to display the DVD's main menu.

Press ▲ or ▼ to select an item, then press ENTER.

Selecting and confirming menu options.

Title Menus

Using title menus to select specific content on a DVD.

Press TITLE. The title menu will appear.

Action to display the DVD's title menu.

Press ▲ or ▼ to select a title, then press ENTER.

Selecting a specific title for playback.

Helpful Hints

Tips for navigating DVD and title menus.

Fast Forward/Reverse Search

During playback, press ►► or ◄◄ on the remote control.

Initiating fast forward or reverse search functions.

Press PLAY ► to return to normal playback.

Resuming normal playback speed after searching.

Helpful Hint

Tip regarding search function behavior.

Title/Chapter Playback, Specific Time Playback

Title/Chapter Playback

Navigating directly to specific titles or chapters on a DVD.

During DVD playback, press SEARCH MODE until CH or TT appears.

Activating search mode to find titles or chapters.

Enter a title or chapter number using the Number buttons.

Inputting the desired title or chapter number.

Specific Time Playback

Playing back a disc at a precise point in time.

Helpful Hints

Tips for title, chapter, and time playback.

Track Playback

Using the Number Buttons

Selecting audio tracks by their numerical order.

Using SEARCH MODE

Selecting audio tracks using the search mode.

Using PREV ◄◄ and NEXT ►►

Skipping to the previous or next audio track.

Helpful Hints

Tips for navigating audio tracks.

Paused and Step-by-Step Playback, Resume On

Paused and Step-by-Step Playback

Pausing playback and advancing frame-by-frame.

During playback, press PAUSE II.

Action to pause the current playback.

Press PLAY ► to resume playback.

Resuming playback after pausing.

Resume On

Feature to resume playback from the last stopped point.

Press STOP ■ during playback.

Initiating the resume function by stopping playback.

Press PLAY ► to resume playback from the point at which it stopped last.

Activating resume playback from the saved position.

Helpful Hints

Tips for using pause and resume features.

Repeat, A-B Repeat

Repeat

Setting various repeat modes for playback.

During playback, press REPEAT until the repeat mode you want appears.

Selecting the desired repeat mode (chapter, track, all).

A-B Repeat

Repeating a specific segment of the disc content.

Helpful Hints

Tips for using repeat and A-B repeat functions.

Markers

Use Markers to remember your favorite places on a DVD.

Functionality to bookmark specific points in media.

When the disc reaches the point you want to remember, press ENTER.

Confirming and saving the marker at the current position.

Helpful Hints

Tips for setting and using markers.

Subtitles, Camera Angles

Subtitles

Selecting desired subtitle languages for DVD playback.

Camera Angles

Choosing different camera perspectives for scenes.

Helpful Hints

Tips for subtitle and camera angle selection.

Slow Motion, Zoom

Slow Motion

Playing back video content at reduced speed.

Press PAUSE II during DVD or Video CD playback.

Initiating slow motion playback.

Press ► or ◄◄ repeatedly to play the DVD forward or backward.

Adjusting the speed for slow motion playback.

Press PLAY ► to return to normal playback.

Resuming normal playback speed.

Zoom

Enlarging and panning the playback image.

Press ZOOM during playback.

Activating the zoom function for playback.

Helpful Hints

Tips for slow motion and zoom functions.

Audio Language, Stereo Sound

Audio Language

Selecting the audio language for DVD playback.

During DVD playback, press AUDIO repeatedly.

Changing the audio language during playback.

Stereo Sound

Adjusting audio output for CDs and VCDs.

Press AUDIO repeatedly during Audio CD or Video CD playback.

Selecting stereo, left channel, or right channel audio.

Helpful Hints

Tips for audio language and stereo sound settings.

On-Screen Displays

DVD Display

Information displayed during DVD playback.

Press DISPLAY repeatedly to see the following displays.

Accessing various display information screens.

Audio CD and Video CD Display

Information displayed during CD/VCD playback.

Press DISPLAY repeatedly to see the following displays.

Accessing various display information screens.

MP3/JPEG Playback

MP3/JPEG Playback

Playing MP3 audio and JPEG image files from discs.

Press ► or ▼ to select a folder, an MP3 file or a JPEG file.

Selecting folders or individual media files.

If you choose a track or file, press PLAY ► or ENTER.

Initiating playback of a selected file or track.

To change the transition mode of JPEG playback, press MODE.

Adjusting the visual transition effects for JPEG slideshows.

During JPEG playback, press ► or ▼ to rotate a picture.

Rotating JPEG images for better viewing.

To stop playback, press STOP ■.

Action to halt media playback.

Helpful Hints

Tips for playing MP3 and JPEG files.

Dual Playback

Playing MP3 audio and JPEG image files simultaneously.

Press DISC MENU during MP3/JPEG playback.

Accessing the menu to manage dual playback.

Folder Playback

Playing all files contained within a specific folder.

While playback is stopped, press MODE.

Activating the folder selection mode.

Helpful Hints

Tips for dual and folder playback modes.

Language Settings

While playback is stopped, press SETUP once.

Prerequisite action before accessing language settings.

Press SETUP again. The QUICK SETUP screen will appear.

Accessing the quick setup menu for language.

Press ► or ▼ to select (LANGUAGE), then press ENTER.

Selecting the language configuration menu.

Press ▲ or ▼ to select AUDIO, SUBTITLE or DISC MENU.

Choosing the specific item for language adjustment.

Helpful Hints

Tips for configuring language settings.

Press ▲ or ▼ to select a language, then press ENTER.

Selecting a desired language from the provided list.

If you select OTHER, press four Number buttons to enter the code.

Entering a custom language code if not listed.

Press SETUP to remove the menu.

Exiting the language settings menu.

Language Codes

A list of numerical codes corresponding to languages.

Display Settings

You can change the TV aspect ratio and Still Mode clarity in the display menu.

Overview of display adjustments for aspect ratio and still image clarity.

While playback is stopped, press SETUP once.

Prerequisite action before accessing display settings.

Press SETUP again. The QUICK SETUP screen will appear.

Accessing the quick setup menu for display.

Press ► or ▼ to select CUSTOM at the top of the menu.

Selecting the custom settings option for display.

Press ► or ▼ to select (DISPLAY), then press ENTER.

Selecting the display configuration menu.

Helpful Hints

Tips for configuring display settings.

Press ▲ or ▼ to select an item, then press ENTER.

Selecting specific display settings like TV mode or still mode.

If you selected STILL MODE, press ▲ or ▼ to select a setting.

Adjusting the clarity and quality of still images.

Press SETUP to exit the menus.

Exiting the display settings menu.

Audio Settings

While playback is stopped, press SETUP once.

Prerequisite action before accessing audio settings.

Press SETUP again. The QUICK SETUP screen will appear.

Accessing the quick setup menu for audio.

Press ► or ▼ to select CUSTOM at the top of the menu.

Selecting the custom settings option for audio.

Press ▲ or ▼ to select (AUDIO), then press ENTER.

Selecting the audio configuration menu.

Press ▲ or ▼ to select DRC, DOWN SAMPLING or DOLBY DIGITAL.

Choosing specific audio settings like DRC or Dolby Digital.

Helpful Hints

Tips for configuring audio settings.

Parental Password

The Parental feature prevents viewing of DVDs that exceed your rating limits.

Explanation of the parental control feature for DVDs.

Before you begin, press SELECT to put the TV/DVD in DVD mode.

Prerequisite action before setting parental password.

While playback is stopped, press SETUP once.

Accessing the setup menu for password settings.

Press ► or ▼ to select (PARENTAL), then press ENTER.

Selecting the parental control option.

Press the Number buttons to enter a 4-digit password.

Entering a new 4-digit password for parental controls.

Press the Number buttons to enter your current 4-digit password.

Entering the existing password to make changes.

If you like to change the password, press ▼ to select PASSWORD CHANGE.

Option to initiate a change to the current password.

Press SETUP to exit the menu.

Exiting the parental password menu.

Helpful Hints

Tips for managing the parental password.

Parental Levels

Follow these steps to set the rating level for your DVDs.

Instructions for setting the maximum acceptable DVD rating level.

Before you begin, press SELECT to put the TV/DVD in DVD mode.

Prerequisite action before setting parental levels.

While playback is stopped, press SETUP once.

Accessing the setup menu for parental levels.

Press ► or ▼ to select (PARENTAL), then press ENTER.

Selecting the parental control option.

Press ▲ or ▼ to select PARENTAL LEVEL, then press ENTER.

Selecting the desired parental rating level.

RATING EXPLANATIONS

Explanation of various rating categories and their meanings.

Press ▲ or ▼ to select a level, then press ENTER.

Choosing a specific rating level from the options.

Press SETUP to exit the menu.

Exiting the parental levels menu.

Helpful Hints

Tips for setting and managing parental levels.

Others

Before you begin, press SELECT to put the TV/DVD in DVD mode.

Prerequisite action before accessing other settings.

While playback is stopped, press SETUP once.

Accessing the setup menu for additional options.

Press ► or ▼ to select (OTHERS), then press ENTER.

Selecting the 'Others' menu for advanced settings.

Press ▲ or ▼ to select an item, then press ENTER.

Selecting specific settings within the 'Others' menu.

If you selected DUAL PLAYBACK, press ENTER to choose ON or OFF.

Enabling or disabling simultaneous playback of MP3/JPEG.

If you selected SLIDE SHOW, press ▲ or ▼ to choose 5sec or 10sec.

Adjusting the display duration for slide show images.

Press SETUP to remove the menus.

Exiting the 'Others' settings menu.

Initializing

Before you begin, press SELECT to put the TV/DVD in DVD mode.

Prerequisite action before initializing settings.

While playback is stopped, press SETUP once.

Accessing the setup menu for initialization.

Press ▲ or ▼ to select YES, then press ENTER twice.

Confirming the initialization process.

Press SETUP to remove the menu.

Exiting the initialization menu.

Glossary

AUDIO IN jacks

Definition of audio input jacks for connecting equipment.

Automatic Channel Setup

Definition of the process to memorize TV channels.

Bands

Definition of settings that allow tuning channels.

Cable

Definition of channel reception via cable.

COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack

Definition of the output jack for digital audio to stereo.

Dolby Digital

Definition of surround sound technology.

VIDEO IN jack

Definition of the video input jack for external sources.

Helpful Hints

Location

Guidelines for product placement and environmental considerations.

Electrical Shock and Fire Hazards

Warnings and precautions related to electrical safety.

Channel reception is poor

Troubleshooting steps for poor TV signal reception.

TV/DVD has no power

Troubleshooting steps for power-related issues.

Disc cannot play

Troubleshooting steps for problems with disc playback.

TV/DVD does not have a picture

Troubleshooting steps for display issues.

TV/DVD has poor sound or no sound

Troubleshooting steps for audio problems.

TV/DVD does not display Closed Captions for TV programs.

Troubleshooting steps for closed caption display issues.

Remote control does not operate the TV/DVD.

Troubleshooting steps for remote control malfunction.

Number buttons will not select channels above 69.

Specific issue with channel selection using number buttons.

Specifications

General TV

Technical specifications for the TV models.

General DVD

Technical specifications for the DVD player.

Electrical Specifications

Details on power consumption and sound output.

Other Specifications

Information on terminals, operating temperature, and weight.

Limited Warranty

MAGNAVOX LIMITED WARRANTY

Terms and conditions of the Magnavox product warranty.

PROOF OF PURCHASE

Requirement for proof of purchase for warranty service.

COVERAGE

Details on what the warranty covers, including labor and parts.

EXCLUDED FROM WARRANTY COVERAGE

List of conditions and damages not covered by the warranty.

TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE IN CANADA...

Contact information for warranty service in Canada.

REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY.

Limitation of liability for incidental or consequential damages.

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