McIntosh MVP831 User manual

McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 139 3-2699 Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]
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MVP831
MVP831 DVD / Video CD / CD Player
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Thank You......................................................................... 2
Please Take a Moment ...................................................... 2
Technical Assistance ......................................................... 2
Customer Service.............................................................. 2
Table of Contents .............................................................. 2
Safety Instructions ............................................................ 3
Introduction ......................................................................
Performance Features .......................................................
Installation ........................................................................ 5
Rear Panel Connections and Switch ................................. 6
How to Connect the MVP831 .......................................... 7
Front Panel Indicators, Push-Buttons
and Switch ........................................................................ 8
Front Panel Display .......................................................... 9
Remote Control Push-Buttons ........................................ 10
How to Operate by Remote Control ............................... 11
Setup Mode ..................................................................... 12
How to Operate the MVP831 ......................................... 22
Specifications ................................................................. 25
Packing Instruction ......................................................... 27
NOTES:
1. The following Connecting Cable is available from the
McIntosh Parts Department:
Data and Power Control Cable Part No. 170-202
Six foot, shiel e 2 con uctor, with 1/8 inch stereo mini
phone plugs on each en .
2. For a itional connection information, refer to the owners
manual(s) for any component(s) connecte to the MVP831
Vi eo Disc Player.
3. The MVP831 has a built-in 96kHz DAC (Digital Au io
Converter) to allow playing of DVDs recor e with a higher
bit rate by using the Analog Au io Outputs.
4. Several of the DVD performance features available on the
MVP831 are active only if the DVD inclu es the supporting
enco e information.
5. The translucent Remote Control pushbuttons, except for the
Setup pushbutton, will illuminate for approximately 3
secon s when activate .
6. When AC power is turne off, the MVP831 front panel
nomenclature will remain On for a few secon s.
7. In the unlikely event you are unable to remove a isc from
the player, there is a built-in tray release lever. Using a
suitable size screw river, move the
Tray Release lever from the Normal
to the Release position. The tray will
move out just far enough to grasp it
an pull it open. After removing the
isc, press the tray fully back into
the player.
Thank You, Please Take A Moment,
Customer Servi e and Table of Contents
Thank You
Te hni al Assistan e
Customer Servi e
Copyright 1999 ã by McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
Please Take A Moment
The serial number, purchase date and McIntosh dealer
name are important to you for possible insurance claim or
future service. The spaces below have been provided for
you to record that information:
Your decision to own this McIntosh MVP831 Video Disc
Player ranks you at the very top among discriminating mu-
sic listeners. You now have The Best. The McIntosh
dedication to Quality, is assurance that you will receive
many years of musical enjoyment from this unit.
Please take a short time to read the information in this
manual. We want you to be as familiar as possible with all
the features and functions of your new McIntosh.
Serial Number:
Pur hase Date:
Dealer Name:
If it is determined that your McIntosh product is in need of
repair, you can return it to your dealer. You can also return
it to the McIntosh Laboratory Service Repair department.
For assistance on factory repair return procedure, contact
the McIntosh Repair Department at:
McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
2 Chambers Street
Binghamton, New York 13903
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Table of Contents
If at any time you have questions about your McIntosh
product, contact your McIntosh dealer who is familiar with
your McIntosh equipment and any other brands that may
be part of your system. If you or your dealer wish addi-
tional help concerning a suspected problem, you can re-
ceive technical assistance for all McIntosh products at:
McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
2 Chambers Street
Binghamton, New York 13903
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS!
PLEASE READ THEM BEFORE
OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT.
Safety Instru tions
WARNING SHOCK HAZARD -
DO NOT OPEN.
The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an equilateral
triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of
uninsulated dangerous voltage within the products
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to consti-
tute a risk of electric shock to persons.
AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC -
NE PAS OUVRIR.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED PERSONNEL
To prevent the risk of electric shock, do not remove
cover or back). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer
servicing to qualified personnel.
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.
3. Adhere to all warnings and operating instructions.
. Follow all operating and use instructions.
5. Warning: To reduce risk of fire or electrical shock,
do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture.
This unit is capable of producing high sound pres-
sure levels. ontinued exposure to high sound pres-
sure levels can cause permanent hearing impair-
ment or loss. User caution is advised and ear protec-
tion is recommended when playing at high volumes.
6. aution: to prevent electrical shock do not use this
(polarized) plug with an extension cord, receptacle
or other outlet unless the blades can be fully in-
serted to prevent blade exposure.
Attention: pour pevenir les chocs elecriques pas
utiliser cette fiche polarisee avec un prolongateur,
une prise de courant ou un autre sortie de courant,
sauf si les lames peuvent etre inserees afond ans en
laisser aucune partie a decouvert.
7. For added protection for this product during a lightning
storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long
periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet. This
will prevent damage to the product due to lightning or
power line surges.
8. Do not use attachments not recommended in this
owners manual as they may cause hazards.
Installation:
9. Locate the equipment for proper ventilation. For ex-
ample, the equipment should not be placed on a bed,
sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block ventilation
openings; or placed in a built-in installation, such as a
bookcase or cabinet, that may impede the flow of air
through the ventilation openings.
10. Locate the equipment away from heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliance (in-
cluding amplifiers) that produce heat.
11. Mount the equipment in a wall or cabinet only as de-
scribed in this owners manual.
12. Do not use this equipment near water; for example,
near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in
a wet basement or near a swimming pool, etc.
13. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table. The equipment may fall, caus-
ing serious injury to a person, and serious damage to
the product.
onnection:
1 . Connect this equipment only to the type of AC power
source as marked on the unit.
15. Route AC power cords so that they are not likely to be
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against
them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, con-
venience receptacles, and the point where they exit
from the instrument.
16. Do not defeat the inherent design features of the polar-
ized plug. Non-polarized line cord adapters will defeat
the safety provided by the polarized AC plug. If the
plug should fail to fit, contact your electrician to re-
place your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety
purpose of the grounding-type plug.

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·Dual-Focus Hologram Laser Lens
The MVP831 incorporates a dual-focus hologram lens that
splits the beam of the already super-fine 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. The
unique MVP831 Red Laser has a thinner beam with a
shorter wavelength to more accurately read the densely-
packed .7 gigabytes of information on a single layer of a
DVD disc.
·Advanced Transport
The MVP831 transport has side suspension dampers for
improved trackability and lower bit error rate. Also in-
cluded is a new hydrodynamic bearing spindle motor.
These mechanical innovations ensure greater stability for
playback even with high sound pressure levels in the home
theater room.
·Advanced Video DA
An advanced technology 10-Bit DAC (Digital Analog Con-
verter) performs video signal processing at a faster rate
than ever for enhanced DVD picture quality. A DVD can
generate pictures in amazing detail, thanks to 500 lines of
horizontal resolution capability, which is more than twice
that of VHS video tapes.
·96kHz 24 BIT Burr Brown Audio DA
The MVP831 built-in Burr Brown 96kHz 2 Bit Digital to
Analog Converter ensures future compatibility with the
higher rate audio formats.
Safety Instru tions ont,
Introdu tion and Performan e Features
Introdu tion
17. Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or inte-
gral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk
of fire or electric shock.
are of Equipment:
18. Clean the instrument by dusting with a dry cloth. Un-
plug this equipment from the wall outlet and clean the
panel with a cloth moistened with a window cleaner.
Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
19. Do not permit objects of any kind to be pushed and/or
fall into the equipment through enclosure openings.
Never spill liquids into the equipment through enclo-
sure openings.
20. Unplug the power cord from the AC power outlet
when left unused for a long period of time.
Repair of Equipment:
21. Unplug this equipment from the wall outlet and refer
servicing to a qualified service personnel under the fol-
lowing conditions:
A. The AC power cord or the plug has been damaged.
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into
the equipment.
C. The equipment has been exposed to rain or water.
D. The equipment does not operate normally by fol-
lowing the operating instructions contained within
this owners manual. Adjust only those controls
that are covered by the operating instructions, as an
improper adjustment of other controls may result
in damage and will often require extensive work by
a qualified technician to restore the product to its
normal operation.
E. The equipment has been dropped or damaged in any
way.
F. The equipment exhibits a distinct change in perfor-
mance - this indicates a need for service.
22. Do not attempt to service beyond that described in the
operating instructions. All other service should be re-
ferred to qualified service personnel.
23. When replacement parts are required, be sure the ser-
vice technician has used replacement parts specified by
McIntosh or have the same characteristics as the origi-
nal part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,
electric shock, or other hazards.
2 . Upon completion of any service or repairs to this prod-
uct, ask the service technician to perform safety checks
to determine that the product is in proper operating
condition.
Performan e Features
The McIntosh MVP831 DVD/Video CD/CD Player offers
the latest in audio/video technology to provide state of the
art reproduction of digital video and audio program
sources. A full complement of performance features gives
you the opportunity to enjoy all the special audio and video
formats available on a DVD. Audio CDs are also repro-
duced with flawless realism. The advanced mechanical de-
sign of the transport ensures many years of smooth trouble
free operation.

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Installation
The MVP831 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.
Always provide adequate ventilation for your MVP831.
Cool operation ensures the longest possible operating life
for any electronic instrument. Do not install the MVP831
directly above a heat generating component such as a high
powered amplifier. If all the components are installed in a
single cabinet, a quiet running ventilation fan can be a defi-
nite asset in maintaining all the system components at the
coolest possible operating temperature.
A custom cabinet installation should provide the follow-
ing minimum spacing dimensions for cool operation. Allow
at least 2 inches (5.1cm) above the unit and 1 inch
(2.5 cm) on each side of the control center, so that airflow
is not obstructed. Allow 16 inches ( 0.6 cm) depth behind
the mounting panel, which includes clearance for connec-
tors. Allow 3/ inch (1.9cm) in front of the mounting panel
for clearance. Be sure to cut out a ventilation hole in the
mounting shelf according to the dimensions in the drawing.
Front View of the MVP831
custom installed
Side View of the MVP831
custom installed
Bottom View of the MVP831
custom installed
Installation
17-1/2"
444mm
17-1/16"
433.4mm
7/32"
5.3mm
Support Shelf
Outline of Front Panel
Edge of Cutout
Panel Height
5-5/16"
134.9mm
4-7/8"
123.8mm
1/4"
6mm
3/16"
5.1mm
End Caps
5-3/8"
136.9mm
Bottom of Cutout
and Top of Support
Shelf Must Coincide
6"
15"
9"
Mounting Surface
Cut Out Center
for Ventilation
(Bottom View)
(Front View)
Outline of Unit
(Side View)
Support Shelf
Mounting Bracket at Both Sides of the Rear Panel.
Fasten with 6-32 x 3/8 Machine Screw and Washer to Chassis.
Fasten with 6 x 1/2 Wood Screw and Washer to Support Shelf.
Cut Out Center
for Ventilation
Mounting Surface

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MVP831 Rear Panel
Conne tions
Connect the MVP831 power
cord to a live AC outlet. Refer
to information on the back
panel of your MVP831 to deter
mine the correct voltage for
your unit
MVP831 Rear Panel Conne tions
POWER CONTROL IN re
ceives turn on signals from a
McIntosh component and
POWER CONTROL OUT
sends turn on signals on to an
other McIntosh Component
DIGITAL OPTICAL
OUTPUT sends signals
to a Control Center with
a D/A Converter
DATA IN receives operating
data from a McIntosh Control
Center
DIGITAL COAXIAL
OUTPUT sends signals to
a Control Center with a
D/A Converter
VIDEO OUTPUT supplies
video signals to connect to a
Composite Input of an A/V
Control Center or other
video component
S VIDEO OUTPUT supplies
video signals to connect to an
S Input of an A/V Control
Center or other video compo
nent
Selects DIGITAL
OUTPUTS On or
Off
AUDIO OUTPUT supplies
analog audio signals to con
nect to the Analog Input of
an A/V Control Center

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McIntosh Multizone Controller
McIntosh A/V Control Center
How to Conne t the MVP831
How to Conne t the MVP831
Connect to
AC Outlet
1. Connect the MVP831 power cord to a live AC outlet.
2. Connect a Power Control Cable from the MVP831
POWER CONTROL IN to the POWER CONTROL A
Output jack of a McIntosh MX132 A/V Control Center.
3. Connect a Data Cable from the MVP831 DATA IN
jack to the DVD DATA (11) jack on the McIntosh
MX132 A/V Control Center.
. Connect a Coaxial Cable from the MVP831 COAXIAL
DIGITAL OUT to the DVD COAXIAL DIGITAL IN-
PUT of a McIntosh MX132 A/V Control Center.
Note: An optional connecting metho is to use an optical
cable from the MVP831 OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT
to the Optical Digital Input of a McIntosh MX132 A/V
Control Center.
5. Connect an S Video Cable from the MVP831 S-
VIDEO OUTPUT to the DVD S VIDEO INPUT on
a McIntosh MX132 A/V Control Center.
6. Connect a video cable from the MVP831 Composite
VIDEO OUTPUT to the CR12 V-AUX Video Input.
Connect a video cable from the CR12 V-AUX VIDEO
OUTPUT to the MX132 DVD Composite DVD
VIDEO INPUT.
Note: If a McIntosh CR12 is not use then connect MVP831
Composite VIDEO OUTPUT to the MX132 DVD
Composite DVD VIDEO INPUT.
7. Connect Audio Cables from the MVP831 L and R AU-
DIO OUTPUTS to the DVD ANALOG AUDIO IN-
PUTS on a McIntosh MX132 A/V Control Center.
Optional onnecting Information
If the MVP831 is connected in a system consisting of a
McIntosh C39 or MX130 Control Center together with a
CR12 Multizone Controller, then the following two addi-
tional connections need to be made.
1. Connect Data cables, using Y connectors, from the
MVP831 DATA IN to the CR12 VAUX DATA IN and
the C39/MX130 V-AUX DATA PORT.
2. Connect cables, using Y connectors, from the MVP831
Analog AUDIO OUTPUTs to the C39/MX130 V-AUX
Audio Inputs and the CR12 V-AUX Audio Inputs.

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MVP831 Front Panel Indi ators, Push-Buttons
and Swit h
MVP831 Front Panel Indi ators,
Push-Buttons and Swit h
POWER
switch turns
all AC power
completely
ON or OFF
Opens and Closes the
disc tray for loading or
unloading discs
Stops disc
play
Use to pause
during play
Starts
disc play
Move rapidly
backward
through a disc
during play
Move rapidly
forward
through a disc
during play
Move back
one track or
chapter at a
time
Move forward
one track or
chapter at a
time
Standby Power
On Indicator
Front Panel Display
IR Sensor receives
commands from a
remote control
Disc Tray opens to load
and unload a disc
STANDBY/ON
push button turns
the MVP831 ON
or OFF (Standby)
Angle On
Indicator

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MVP831 Front Panel Display
MVP831 Front Panel Display
Indicates Disk
Reading Direction
and Stop Mode
Indicates
when a
DVD Disc
is loaded
Indicates the Audio
Channel Information
from the disc
Indicates Play Mode
and flashes during
Resume Mode
Indicates Repeat
Mode is active
Indicates the
Preselected Track
Play Mode is active
Indicates when
the Still Picture
Mode is active
Indicates when
in the Pause
Mode
Indicates Chapter
or Track Number,
and type of CD
Disc
Indicates the Total
Playing or Elapsed
Time
Indicates when
the Disc is a 24
Bit Data
Indicates when the
Disc contains
96kHz Sampling

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Remote Control Push-Buttons
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 forward or backward
through a DVD or CD
Use to mark up to five
starting points on a disc
Use to stop disc play
at any time
Starts a disc playing
Use to select DVD Subtitle
language and turn subtitles
on or off
Use to select the
desired audio mode
Select a different picture angle
Cancel a setup menu selection
Move Backward or
Forward through an
on screen menu
Use to select and
confirm a setup
option
Access the title screen of
a DVD
Access the on screen icon
menu
Use to access a DVD menu
Directly access a setup menu
option or any numbered oper
ating function
Use to enable a repeat
play disc function
Move Up through an on
screen menu
To access numbers greater
than 9
Use to set a starting
and ending time
segment on a disc
for continuous re
peat play
Use to access the on
screen CD/CD Video
Program Menu to se
lect which specific
track(s) to play
Use to temporarily stop disc
play and advance a video
frame at a time on a DVD
Move Down through an on
screen menu
Press the pushbutton to
illuminate the keys

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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. Refer to the How to
Operate and How to Setup Sections of this manual for
more detailed information on how to use the Remote Con-
trol to customize certain setup and operating functions for
your individual requirements.
Play
With a disc loaded press the PLAY pushbutton to start the
disc playing.
Stop
Press the STOP pushbutton to stop disc play at any time.
Press PLAY and the disc will start playing again from the
disc time where STOP was pressed. Press STOP twice to
return to the beginning of a disc.
Numbered and +10 Pushbuttons
Use to directly access a Setup Menu option.
For DVDs - Press combinations of 1 through 9 to directly
access DVD Chapters using the On Screen
Icon. For example to access Chapter 23,
press 2, 3 and then SELECT. Press 1 through
9 to access CD tracks.
Note: This function requires that you first
press the DISPLAY pushbutton to
access the On Screen Icon.
For CDs - Press the +10 pushbutton first and then re-
quired number. For example to access Track
23, press +10 and then 23.
lear
Press the CLEAR pushbutton to erase a selected track or
incorrect setting.
Pause
Press the PAUSE pushbutton to temporarily stop play op-
eration at any time on a DVD or CD. When a DVD is play-
ing, each time the PAUSE pushbutton is pressed again, the
player will jump to the next video frame.
Back and Next
Press either of these pushbuttons to move forward or back-
ward one chapter at a time on a DVD or one track at a time
on a CD.
Return
Press the RETURN pushbutton to cancel a setup menu se-
lection.
Setup
Press the SETUP pushbutton to access the Initial Setup
Menu.
Subtitle
Press the SUBTITLE pushbutton to access the Subtitle
menu and the Subtitle icon will appear at the top of the
screen.
Marker
While a disc is playing, use MARKER pushbutton to es-
tablish in memory up to five different starting points on a
disc where you wish play to start other than at the begin-
ning.
Angle
If the DVD being played supports the Angle feature, press
the ANGLE pushbutton to select the desired video picture
angle.
Four Direction Arrows
Press an Arrow direction pushbutton to move backward,
forward, up or down through an on screen menu.
Select
Press the SELECT pushbutton to confirm and activate a
setup option or options indicated by the on screen icons.
Title
When a disc is loaded in the player, press the TITLE
pushbutton to access the DVD Title menu.
Display
Press the DISPLAY pushbutton to access the on screen op-
tions icons.
Audio
Press the AUDIO pushbutton to access the sound track for-
mat you wish to activate.
REV and FF
Press a REV (Reverse) or FF (Fast Forward) pushbutton to
start moving rapidly through a chapter or track on a disc.
Note: Au io level is automatically re uce uring this
operating mo e.
A-B Repeat
This feature allows a selected segment of a disc to be re-
peated continuously.

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SETUP
How to Operate the Setup Mode
1 Disc Languages
2 Ratings Level
3 Menu Language English
4 On Screen Messages On
5 FL Display Bright
TV Aspect 4:3
7 Digital Audio Output
9 Other Settings
0 Exit
How to Operate the Setup Mode
Figure 2
Figure 3
Your McIntosh MVP831 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. If you wish to make changes to the factory default set-
tings, a Setup feature is provided to customize the operat-
ing settings using On Screen Menus.
Note: The MVP831 must be connecte to an A/V Control
Center an a MONITOR/TV for setup an use. If a isc
is loa e , the player must be in STOP mo e before
setup can occur.
1. Press the POWER switch to ON. The Red LED above
the STANDBY/ON switch lights to indicate the
MVP831 is in Standby mode. To turn ON the
MVP831, press the STANDBY/ON push-button. Refer
to figure 1.
2. Press the SETUP pushbutton on the Remote Control
and the Initial Setup Menu will appear on the Monitor/
TV screen. Most menu choices can be directly ac-
cessed by pressing the appropriate number pushbutton
on the Remote Control. Other choices may require
pressing one or more Arrow pushbuttons and then the
Select pushbutton. Refer to figures 2 & 3.
Note: Some menu choices require more than one step to
complete.
3. Access the desired Setup Menu by pressing the appro-
priate number pushbutton on the MVP831 Remote
Control. The desired Setup Menu will then appear on
the MONITOR/TV screen for further action. Follow
the instructions for each of the desired setup menus.
. After all setup adjustments are complete, press
pushbutton Number 0 to exit the Initial Setup Menu.
Figure 1

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SETUP
Default Settings and How to Set Dis Language
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 ............................. 13
Menu ............................ English ............................. 13
On Screen .................... English ............................. 16
Subtitle English 1
Ratings Levels:
Name Selection Refer to Page
Limit ............................ Level 8 (no limit) ............. 15
Lock Mode................... Unlock .............................. 15
Password ...................... None ................................. 16
Digital Audio Output:
Name Selection Refer to Page
LPCM (DVD) .............. Off ................................... 19
Dolby Digital ...............Bitstream ......................... 19
DTS .............................. Off ................................... 19
On Screen Settings:
Name Selection Refer to Page
Messages ...................... On ..................................... 17
TV Apect (ratio) ........... :3..................................... 18
Subtitle ......................... Automatic ......................... 1
Other Settings:
Name Selection Refer to Page
Diplay Brightness .......... Bright .............................17
Still Mode ...................... Automatic ...................... 20
Audio During Search ..... On .................................. 20
TV Model ( :3) .............. Pan&Scan ......................20
D. Range Compression .. Off .................................. 21
How to Set Dis Language
This is to select the soundtrack language, subtitle language
and the language used in title menus or DVD menus, which
will always be used for every disc to be played.
Note: If a isc is loa e , the player must be in STOP mo e
before any SETUP operation can occur.
1. Press the SETUP pushbutton to access the Initial Setup
Menu. Refer to Figures 2 & 3.
2. Press pushbutton Number 1 to access the Disc Lan-
guages Menu and three Submenu choices will appear.
Refer to Figure .
Audio Language
The first submenu choice is the audio language. The Dis-
play will indicate English, which is the factory default set-
ting. Refer to Figure 5.
Figure 4
Disc Language
1 Audio English
2 Subtitle Automatic
3 Menus English
0 Exit
Figure 5
Disc Languages
Audio Preference
1 English
2 French
3 Spanish
4 Original
5 Other * * * *
Press RETURN to cancel

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SETUP
How to Set Dis Language, ont
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 to select the original language of the disc (fac-
tory default language).
Press 5 to select another language code.
Press the CLEAR Pushbutton if you have made an in-
correct choice and wish to change the selection.
When an audio language is selected, the Disc Languages
menu will reappear.
Subtitle
The second submenu choice is Subtitle. The Subtitle Dis-
play will indicate Automatic, which is the Factory Default
setting. Subtitles will appear in the language selected in the
previous Audio Language choice menu. Refer to Figure 6.
Note: In the Automatic mo e, Subtitles can be turne off for
any isc that is being playe . If instea of Automatic, a
specific Subtitle Language is selecte , the Subtitle will
appear every time, but can be turne off only while that
specific isc is playe .
IF you wish to change the Subtitle Language, press 2 to
access the subtitle submenu.
Press 1 to select Automatic.
Press 2 to select English Subtitles.
Press 3 to select French Subtitles.
Press to select Spanish Subtitles.
Press 5 to select another language for Subtitles.
When a Subtitle option is selected, the Disc Languages
menu will reappear.
On Screen Menus Language
The third submenu choice is On Screen Menu Language.
English will be indicated which is the factory default set-
ting. Refer to Figure 7
Note: This feature will function only if the require menu
language is enco e on the isc.
If you wish to change the On Screen Menu Language,
press 3 to access the Menus Language submenu.
Press 1 to select English.
Press 2 to select French.
Press 3 to select Spanish.
Press to select another language.
When a Menu language is selected, the Disc Languages
menu will reappear.
Press pushbutton Number 0 to exit back to the initial
setup menu.
After all setup adjustments are complete, press pushbutton
Number 0 to exit the Initial Setup Menu.
Figure 6
Disc Languages
Subtitle Preference
1 Automatic
2 English
3 French
4 Spanish
5 Other * * * *
Press RETURN to cancel
Figure 7
Disc Languages
Menu Preference
1 English
2 French
3 Spanish
4 Other * * * *
Press RETURN to cancel

15
SETUP
How to Set Ratings
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 MVP831 to prevent your children from viewing
inappropriate movies in your absence. A password pro-
tected lock function, set by you, sets the rating limit for
disc play.
Note: If a isc is loa e , the player must be in STOP mo e
before any SETUP operation can occur.
1. Press the SETUP pushbutton to access the Initial Setup
Menu. Refer to Figures 2 & 3.
2. Press pushbutton Number 2 to access the Ratings
Menu. Rating Level 8 allows you to view all DVD
movies, regardless of their level rating. Level 0 Lock
All prevents any disc from being viewed. Refer to
Figure 8.
Example: A DVD movie rate PG13 normally will be enco e
with a Level 3 rating, however, this rating may not
be the same for ifferent movie stu ios. The player
passwor protecte level rating must be set to Level
Number 3 or lower to prevent this isc from being
viewe unless the passwor is use to unlock the
player.
3. Press a Number pushbutton to select the desired rat-
ings level. The Ratings Submenu requesting a pass-
word will appear. Refer to Figure 9.
CAUTION: Be absol tely s re to remember or write down
the password n mber and p t it in a safe location
for f t re reference. Once the password has been
entered, the player is locked to that ratings limit
and yo will not be able to view a DVD Movie with
a rating n mber at or below the selected rating
limit n mber. If yo are nable to find or
remember the password, please contact yo r
dealer or McIntosh Technical S pport.
. Using the Number pushbuttons, enter a -digit pass-
word number and press SELECT. The player will be
locked and will not play discs with Rating Levels at or
below the selected rating limit number unless the cor-
rect password number is entered.
5. Press SELECT again and the initial setup menu will
reappear.
Unlock the Player
1. Press pushbutton Number 2 to access the Ratings Limit
Menu. Refer to Figure 3.
2. Enter the previously assigned -digit password and
then press SELECT. The Ratings Submenu will appear.
Refer to Figure 10. The following submenu choices
will appear.
1. Unlock Player
2. Change Password
3. Change Level
. Temporary Unlock
3. Press 1 and then SELECT to Unlock Player.
. Press SELECT again and the initial setup menu will
reappear.
Figure 8
Please set a rating limit
8 No Limit
7
5
4
3
2
1
0 Lock All
Press RETURN to cancel
Figure 9
Ratings
Enter a 4 digit password,
then press SELECT
* * * *
Press SELECT to continue

16
How to Set Menu Language
hange Password
1. Press pushbutton Number 2 to access the Ratings
menu Refer to Figure 3.
2. Enter the previously assigned -digit password and
then press SELECT. The Ratings Submenu will ap-
pear. Refer to Figure 10.
3. Press 2 to change the password.
. Enter a new -digit Password and press SELECT to
activate the change.
5. Press SELECT again and the initial setup menu will
reappear.
hange Ratings Level
1. Press pushbutton Number 2 to access the Ratings
Menu. Refer to Figure 3.
2. Enter the previously assigned -digit password and
then press SELECT. The Ratings Submenu will ap-
pear. Refer to Figure 10.
3. Press 3 to change (Ratings) Level. Then press the
Number for the new desired Ratings level. The initial
setup menu will reappear.
Temporarily Unlock
1. Press pushbutton Number 2 to access the Ratings
Menu. Refer to Figure 3.
2. Enter the previously assigned -digit password and
then press SELECT. The Ratings Submenu will ap-
pear. Refer to Figure 10.
3. Press to Temporarily Unlock the Player, which is ef-
fective only for the current disc in the player.
. Press SELECT to exit to the initial setup menu.
SETUP
How to Set Ratings ont and Menu Language
This allows you to select the language used for the on
screen messages such as PLAY, STOP and the Initial Setup
Menu.
Note: If a isc is loa e , the player must be in STOP mo e
before any SETUP operation can occur.
1. Press the SETUP pushbutton to access the Initial Setup
Menu. Refer to Figures 3 & .
2. Press pushbutton Number 3 to access the On Screen
Menu Language screen. English will be indicated as
the factory default setting. Refer to Figure 11.
Press 1 to select English.
Press 2 to select French.
Press 3 to select Spanish.
After a selection is made, the initial setup menu will reap-
pear. If all setup adjustments are complete, press
pushbutton Number 0 to exit the Initial Setup Menu.
After all setup adjustments are complete, press pushbutton
Number 0 to exit the Initial Setup Menu.
Figure 1
Ratings
1 Unlock Player
2 Change Password
3 Change Level
4 Temporary Unlock
0 Exit
Figure 11
Select the language
for these Menus.
1 English
2 French
3 Spanish
0 Exit

17
SETUP
How to Set On-S reen Messages and FL Display
How to Set On-S reen Messages
This allows you to turn On Screen Messages, that appear in
the upper right corner of the screen, such as PLAY or
STOP On or Off.
Note: If a isc is loa e , the player must be in STOP mo e
before any SETUP operation can occur.
1. Press the SETUP pushbutton to access the Initial Setup
Menu. Refer to Figures 3 & .
2. Press pushbutton Number to select the On-Screen
Messages Menu. ON will be indicated as the factory
default setting. See Figure 12.
1. Press 1 to select ON.
2. Press 2 to select OFF.
After a selection is made, the Initial Setup Menu will reap-
pear. If all setup adjustments are complete, press
pushbutton Number 0 to exit the Initial Setup Menu.
How to Set FL Display
The MVP831 front panel display, just below the disc tray,
can be adjusted to be Bright or Dim.
Note: If a isc is loa e , the player must be in STOP mo e
before any SETUP operation can occur. The other front
panel nomenclature is fixe an will not affecte by the
Display a justment operation.
1. Press the SETUP pushbutton to access the initial setup
menu.
2. Press pushbutton Number 5 to select the FL Display
(Front panel Display Brightness Menu). Bright will be
indicated, which is the factory default setting. See Fig-
ure 13.
1. Press 1 to select Bright.
2. Press 2 to select Dim.
After a selection is made, the initial setup menu will reap-
pear. If all setup adjustments are complete, press
pushbutton Number 0 to exit the Initial Setup Menu.
Figure 12
On Screen Messages
1On
2Off
0 Exit
Figure 13
FL Display
1 Bright
2Dim
0 Exit

18
SETUP
How to Set TV Aspe t Ratio
How to Set TV Aspe t Ratio
Figure 16
Figure 15
Figure 17
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 :3 Aspect Ratio
Monitor/TV match the screen size requirements of videos
as well as conventional TV signals. A Monitor/TV with a
16:9 Aspect Ratio will fill its screen with an entire Wide
Screen video. Once the TV Aspect Ratio is set, it should
not be changed. Make changes only if a Monitor/TV with a
different Aspect Ratio is used.
Note: If a isc is loa e , the player must be in STOP mo e
before any SETUP operation can occur.
1. Press the SETUP pushbutton to access the initial setup
menu.
2. Press pushbutton Number 6 to select the TV Aspect
Menu. Refer to figure 1 .
Note: The 4:3 Aspect will be in icate which is the factory
efault setting that matches a conventional TV.
In the :3 Aspect mode, if the disc is formatted in the Pan
and Scan style, video
material at the ex-
treme left and right
edges of the original
picture will be miss-
ing at certain times,
even though the en-
tire screen is always
full. Refer to Figure
15. If the disc is for-
Figure 14
TV Aspect
1 4:3
2 1 :9
Press RETURN to cancel
matted in Letterbox, you will see the entire picture but
black bands will ap-
pear at the top and
bottom of the Moni-
tor/TV screen. Refer
to Figure 16. 16:9 As-
pect matches a wide
screen TV or Monitor.
The screen will be
filled and the entire
video picture will be
displayed. Refer to Figure 17.
Note: Be certain that the Monitor/TV setup is properly
configure for wi e screen operation.
1. Press 1 to select a TV aspect of :3.
2. Press 2 to select a TV aspect of 16:9.
After a selection is made, the initial setup menu will reap-
pear. If all setup adjustments are complete, press
pushbutton Number 0 to exit the Initial Setup Menu.

19
SETUP
How to Set Digital Audio Output and Other Settings
How to Set Digital Audio Output
This allows you to configure the MVP831 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. Certain Dolby Digital an ts iscs isplay their
own unique Au io Mo e Selection menu, every
time the isc is loa e into the player. If you o not
make a choice from this menu, the isc will revert
to its efault Au io Mo e when play is starte . The
Au io Mo e selecte from this menu remains in
effect as long as that isc is loa e into the player.
If you wish to change the Au io Mo e after isc
play has starte , the isc tray must be opene an
close again, with a new selection ma e from the
menu.
2. If a isc is loa e , the player must be in STOP
mo e before any SETUP operation can occur.
1. Press the SETUP pushbutton to access the Initial Setup
menu.
2. Press pushbutton Number 7 to select the Digital Audio
Output Menu. Refer to figure 18.
Settings when only Analog Outputs are being used
1. Press pushbutton Number 1 to access LPCM (DVD).
2. Press 1 to select Off.
3. Press pushbutton Number 2 to access Dolby Digital.
. Press 2 to select PCM.
5. Press pushbutton Number 3 to access dts.
6. Press 1 to select Off.
Settings for A/V Electronics with a 2 hannel Digital to
Analog onverter (DA )
1. Press pushbutton Number 1 to access LPCM (DVD).
2. Press 2 to select PCM.
3. Press pushbutton Number 2 to access Dolby Digital.
. Press 2 to select PCM.
5. Press pushbutton Number 3 to access dts.
6. Press 1 to select Off.
Settings for A/V Electronics with Dolby Digital Decoder
1. Press pushbutton Number 1 to access LPCM (DVD).
2. Press 2 to select PCM.
3. Press pushbutton Number 2 to access Dolby Digital.
. Press 1 to select Bitstream.
5. Press pushbutton Number 3 to access dts.
6. Press 1 to select Off.
Settings for A/V Electronics with a dts Decoder
1. Press pushbutton Number 1 to access LPCM (DVD).
2. Press 1 to select Off.
3. Press pushbutton Number 2 to access Dolby Digital.
. Press 2 to select PCM.
5. Press pushbutton Number 3 to access dts.
6. Press 2 to select Bitstream.
Settings for A/V Electronics with Dolby Digital and dts
1. Press pushbutton Number 1 to access LPCM (DVD).
2. Press 2 to select PCM.
3. Press pushbutton Number 2 to access Dolby Digital.
. Press 1 to select Bitstream.
5. Press pushbutton Number 3 to access dts.
6. Press 2 to select Bitstream.
After a selection is made, the initial setup menu will reap-
pear. If all setup adjustments are complete, press
pushbutton Number 0 to exit the Initial Setup Menu.
Digital Audio Output
1 LPCM (DVD) Off
2 Dolby Digital Bitstream
3dts Off
0 Exit
Figure 18

2
How to Set the Other Settings
The Other Settings Menu provides access to four additional
operating function options to enhance your enjoyment of
the MVP831.
Note: If a isc is loa e , the player must be in STOP mo e
before any SETUP operation can occur.
1. Press the SETUP pushbutton to access the Initial Setup
menu. Refer to figure 19.
2. Press pushbutton Number 9 to access the Other Set-
tings menu and the following four Submenu choices
will appear.
1. Still Mode
2. Audio during Search
3. TV Mode ( :3)
. D Range Compression
Still Mode
The Default Still Mode setting of Automatic should nor-
mally be satisfactory when viewing a single video frame at
a time. If you encounter video picture jittering with certain
discs, select Field instead of Automatic to correct the prob-
lem.
Press pushbutton Number 1 and the following two
Submenu choices will appear.
1. Automatic (Factory Default setting)
2. Field
Press pushbutton Number 1 to select Automatic.
Press 2 to select the Field. Use when jittering occurs in
the pictures.
After a selection is made, the Other Settings Menu will re-
appear. If all setup adjustments are complete, press
pushbutton Number 0 to exit to the Initial Setup Menu.
Press 0 again to exit the Initial Setup Menu.
Audio During Search
This allows you to hear audio during FF (Fast Forward)
and REV (Reverse) operation while playing a CD/DVD.
Press pushbutton Number 2 and the following two
submenu choices will appear.
1. On
2. Off
Press 1 to select On. Audio will be heard during FF and
REV.
Press 2 to select Off.
After a selection is made, the Other Settings Menu will re-
appear. If all setup adjustments are complete, press
pushbutton Number 0 to exit to the Initial Setup Menu.
Press 0 again to exit the Initial Setup Menu.
TV Mode (4:3)
The TV Mode ( :3) Feature is used only with a conven-
tional TV. :3 refers to the horizontal to vertical screen size
ratio. TV Mode ( :3) allows you to select the video format
of your choice on certain DVDs that are single sided with
two layers and have no Format Selection Menu. One layer
will contain the Video in Pan and Scan Format, and the
How to Set the Other Settings
Figure 2
Other Settings
1 Still Mode Automatic
2 Audio During Search On
3 TV Mode (4:3) Pan&Scan
4 D. Range Compression Off
0 Exit
Figure 19