Magnavox MBP5120F User Manual

If the unit does not perform properly when operated as instructed in this manual, check the unit, 
consulting the following checklist.

No power.

- Check if the AC cord is properly connected.
-  Unplug the AC cord once, and wait for 5-10 seconds and then plug it 

in again.

No sound or picture.

- Check if the connected TV is turned on.
- Check if the connections are made securely and correctly.
-  Check whether the connected TV or other device supports HDCP. (This 

unit will not output a video signal unless the other device supports 
HDCP.)

-  Check whether the output format of this unit (HDMI FORMAT) matches 

the supported input format of other connected device.

No audio / video signal on the 
display device via HDMI cable.

-  If the unit is connected to the unauthorized display device with an 

HDMI cable, the audio / video signal may not be output.

-  Perform an HDMI cable hotplug, wherein you disconnect the HDMI 

cable from the TV and this unit and then reconnect it to both the 
devices while they are powered on.

- Ensure that your HDMI cable is certified.

Distorted picture.

-  Sometimes a small amount of picture distortion may appear. This is 

not a malfunction.

-  Connect this unit directly to the TV. If the audio / video cables are 

connected to a VCR, pictures may be distorted due to the copy right 
protection system.

Completely distorted picture 
or black / white picture with 
BD / DVD.

- Make sure the disc is compatible with this unit.

No sound or distorted sound.

- Adjust the volume.
- Check if speakers are connected correctly.
- Check the HDMI connections.
- Check the settings in “Audio” menu.

Picture freezes momentarily 
during playback.

-  Check the disc for fingerprints / scratches and clean with a soft cloth 

wiping from center to edge.

- Clean the disc.

Disc cannot be played back.

- Clean the disc.
- Ensure the disc label is facing up.
- Check if the disc is defective by trying another disc.
- Cancel the ratings control or change the control level.
- Insert a correct disc that can be played back on this unit.

SD Memory Card cannot be 
read.

-  The format of the card does not match that accepted by this unit or 

the card is not compatible.

No return to start-up screen 
when disc is removed.

- Reset this unit by turning it off, then on again.

The unit does not respond to 
the remote control.

-  Aim the remote control directly at infrared sensor window on the front 

panel.

- Reduce the distance to infrared sensor window.
- Replace the batteries in the remote control.
- Re-insert the batteries with their polarities (+ / - signs) as indicated.

Buttons do not work or the 
unit stops responding.

-  To completely reset the unit, press and hold [

y STANDBY/ON] on the 

front panel for 10 seconds to shut down the unit or unplug the AC 
cord from the AC outlet for 5-10 seconds.

The unit does not respond to 
some operating commands 
during playback.

-  Operations may not be permitted by the disc. Refer to the instructions 

of the disc.

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