Compact Mobile DVD Player
Owner's Manual
Model: MV-DVD-PL8
For operational or technical assistance, after reading this manual,
Contents
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Basic Operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-13
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 System Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-17
Disc Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Electric Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Replacement Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Remote Control Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Front/Back Panel Functions . . . . . . . . . . 10
Safety Information
Caution:
This product incorporates copyright pro-
tection technology that is protected by
method claims of certain U.S. patents and
other intellectual property rights owned by
Magnadyne Corporation and other rights
owners. Use of this copyright protection
technology must be authorized by
Magnadyne Corporation, and is intended
for home and other limited viewing uses
only unless otherwise authorized by
Magnadyne Corporation. Reverse engi-
neering or disassembly is prohibited.
MOBILE DVD PLAYER IS A CLASS I
LASER PRODUCT. HOWEVER THIS
MOBILE DVD PLAYER USES A
VISIBLE/INVISIBLE LASER BEAM WHICH
COULD CAUSE HAZARDOUS RADIATION
EXPOSURE IF DIRECTED. BE SURE TO
OPERATE THE MOBILE DVD PLAYER COR-
RECTLY AS INSTRUCTED. USE OF CON-
TROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFOR-
MANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN
THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT
IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT
REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO Region Management Information:
QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
This Mobile DVD Player is designed and
manufactured to respond to the Region
Management Information that is recorded
on a DVD disc. If the Region number
described on the DVD disc does not corre-
spond to the Region number of this Mobile
DVD Player, this Mobile DVD Player cannot
play this disc.
Warning:
• TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOIS-
TURE.
• TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
ELECTRIC SHOCK, AND ANNOYING
INTERFERENCE, USE ONLY THE REC-
OMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
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Using this Product Safely
Operation
Before installation and use of this DVD
Proper Power Supply
This product is designed to operate with a
player, please read this manual completely. 12 Volt DC, negative ground battery system.
Driving
Protecting the Disc Mechanism
Avoid inserting any foreign objects into the
slot of this player. Failure to observe this
precaution may cause malfunction of this
unit.
Be aware of road and traffic conditions,
keep the volume at a low level.
Car Washing
Do not expose the product to water or
excessive moisture. This could cause elec-
trical shorts, fire or other damage.
Repairs
Contact our customer service representa-
tives. Do not attempt to disassemble or
adjust this product yourself.
Parking
Parking in direct sunlight can produce very
high temperatures inside your vehicle. Give Installation
the car interior a chance to cool down
before starting playback.
The unit can be installed in a horizontal or
vertical position.
DVD Player Features
• Single Disc Slot-Load
• Multi-Angle Viewing Option
• Anti-Shock Buffer
• Wireless Remote Control
• Compact Size 175 x 22 x 168 (mm) for
In-Dash Capable Mounting
• Supported formats include:
DVD, DVD-R, DVD-RAM, CD, CD-R/RW.
• Multi-Lingual On-Screen Display Menu
• Last Position Playback Memory
• Multi-image ratio, which enables the
DVD player to match different TV
screens.
• Vertical and Horizontal Mounting
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Disc Notes
Disc Formats Supported by this Player:
DVD-R/DVD-RAM
Discs which cannot be played with this player:
• DVD-ROM
• CDV
• CD-G
Disc Handling
• Dirt, dust, scratches and warping disc will
cause non operation.
• Do not place stickers on disc or scratch disc.
• Do not warp discs.
Preparing New Discs with Rough Spots
A new disc may have rough edges on its inside
and outside edges. If a disc with rough edges is
used, the proper setting will not be performed
and the player will not play the disc. Therefore,
remove the rough edges in advance by using a
ball point pen or pencil as shown. To do this,
press the side of the pen or pencil against the
inside and outside edges of the disc.
• A disc should always be kept in its case
when not in use to prevent damage.
•
Do not place discs in the following places:
1. Direct sunlight.
2. Dirty, dusty and damp areas.
3. Near car heaters.
4. Car seats or dashboard.
Disc Cleaning
Use a dry soft cloth to wipe the surface. If the
disc is quite dirty, use a soft cloth slightly moist
with isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol. Never use sol-
vents such as benzine, thinner or conventional
record cleaners as they may mar the surface of
the disc.
Note: A disc may become somewhat scratched
(although not enough to make it unusable)
depending on handling and conditions in the
usage environment.
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Electric Connection
Connecting to a MovieVision System that uses a Separate Power Module as the Only Source
MV-DVD-PL8
AV Input
AV Output:
MV-2468IRA
IR Adapter Cable
(Not Supplied)
White RCA
Audio Out - Left
Red RCA
Audio Out - Right
Yellow RCA
Video Out
White RCA
Audio In - Left
Red RCA
Audio In - Right
Yellow RCA
Video In
Red Wire +12 V Accessory
Red Wire
Black Wire Ground
Black Wire
Red Wire +12 V Constant
Yellow Wire +12 V Accessory
Black Wire Ground
DIN Connector
MV-PM710
MovieVision Pod
MV-POD10-2
MV-POD7
5
Electric Connection
Connecting to a Monitor
MV-DVD-PL8
AV Input AV Output:
External
Infrared Sensor
White RCA
Audio Out - Left
Red RCA
Audio Out - Right
Yellow RCA
Video Out
White RCA
Audio In - Left
Red RCA
Audio In - Right
Yellow RCA
Video In
Video Game Console
Not Supplied
Red Wire +12 V Accessory
Black Wire Ground
MovieVision Pod
MV780
DIN Connector
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Installation
Notes:
• With the screws provided, attach the
brackets on both sides of unit as shown
in the illustration below.
• Install the unit as a floor mount or
underdash mount with the screws
provided.
Floor Mount
Underdash Mount
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Remote Control
4
3
2
1
POWER
TITLE
AV
/DVD
MENU
EJECT
5
6
7
1
25
SUBTITL
E
DISPLAY
SETUP
24
23
22
8
9
PLAY
/
ENTER
10
PAUSE
ANGLE
AUDIO
PROG
RETURN
STOP
21
20
19
PRE
REV
NE
XT
11
12
VOL+
FWD
VOL-
REPEAT SEARCH
MUTE
ZOOM
13
18
17
16
RC-PL8
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Remote Control
Using the Remote Control:
Replacing the Battery:
Being no more than 20 feet away, point
the remote control towards remote
infrared sensor on the front panel of the
DVD player and press desired remote con-
trol buttons. For best use, there should be
no obstacles between the remote and the
sensor.
1. Insert your fingernail into the battery
holder slot and slide the holder out.
2. Remove the old lithium battery and
insert a new battery making sure that
the (+) positive side is facing upward.
3. Fit the battery holder back into place.
Note: To extend the battery life, remove
the battery if the remote control will not
be used for one month or more.
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Remote Control Functions
1. EJECT:
Ejects the disc.
2. AV/DVD:
3. MENU:
Switches the source between DVD, AV1 and AV2.
Displays the DVD menu.
4. POWER:
5. TITLE:
Turns the unit "On" or "Off".
Displays the title menu that is stored on the disc.
Changes the subtitle language on multi-subtitle language discs.
Displays disc information.
6. SUBTITLE:
7. DISPLAY:
8. SETUP:
Displays the setup menu.
9. ENTER:
Confirms the selected item.
10. CURSOR:
11. ANGLES:
12. AUDIO:
13. PROGRAM:
14. REPEAT:
15. SEARCH:
16. MUTE:
Selects settings by moving cursor up, down, left or right.
Changes the view angle on multi-angle DVD discs.
Displays the language on multi-language DVD discs.
Programs CD tracks in a specified order.
Repeats play of chapters, titles, tracks and discs.
Displays tile/chapter/times on a disc.
Mutes the sound.
17. ZOOM:
Enlarges or reduces size of DVD picture.
Scans disc fast backward and fast forward.
Increases or decreases the volume level.
Skips to beginning of previous or next track/chapter.
Stops disc play.
18. REV/FWD:
19. VOL+ / VOL-:
20. PRE/NEXT:
21. STOP:
22. RETURN:
23. PLAY/PAUSE:
24. –/–
Returns to previous menu.
Starts/Pauses play.
Inputs numbers higher than 10.
25. NUMERIC:
Inputs the corresponding number.
KEYPAD
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Basic Operations
Loading a Disc
Remote Control Sensor
1. Turn the car ignition "On" to the acces-
sory position.
2. Press the POWER button.
3. Insert the disc with printed side facing
up into the disc slot.
4. The disc will then load, and disc play-
back will start automatically.
Depending on the placement of your DVD
player, you can control the DVD functions
either by pointing directly at the DVD play-
er or at the external remote control sensor.
Last Memory
After the engine is turned "Off" or the unit
is powered "Off", the unit will resume play
at the point play was interrupted when
the player is turned back on again.
Ejecting a Disc
Press the EJECT button to eject the disc
from the DVD player (remove the disc or
it will reload automatically). Push EJECT
again to reload the disc.
Fast Forward
While a disc is playing, push the FORWARD
button
to play fast forward. With each
press of the button you will scroll through
five fast forward speeds. When maximum
speed is reached, pressing FORWARD
again will return play to normal speed.
Playing a Disc
Press PLAY/PAUSE to start disc playback.
Pausing a Disc
Fast Backward
While a disc is playing, push the BACK-
Press PLAY/PAUSE during disc playback
to stop play temporarily. Press
PLAY/PAUSE again to resume normal
playback speed.
WARD button
to play fast backward.
With each press of the button you will
scroll through five fast backward speeds.
When maximum speed is reached, press-
ing BACKWARD again will return play to
normal speed.
Note: When the DVD player is in fast for-
ward or fast reverse mode, push
PLAY/PAUSE button to resume normal
playback speed.
Stopping Play
While the disc is playing, push the STOP
button to stop play temporarily. Press
PLAY/PAUSE to resume play at the point
play was interrupted, or press the STOP
button again to completely stop disk
playback. Press PLAY/PAUSE to start
playback from the beginning of disc.
Volume Control
Press the VOL button to increase the
volume level. To decrease the volume
level push the VOL button.
+
-
Muting the Sound Level
To lower the sound level while the disc
play continues press MUTE. Press MUTE
again to resume sound to the previous
level.
Skipping Tracks/Chapters
Push the NEXT button
next track/chapter on a disc. Push the
PRE button to skip to previous
track/chapter on a disc.
to skip to
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Basic Operations
Title Selection
Menu Selection
With a DVD disc in playback mode, follow
these steps:
1. Push the MENU button and the menu
options on the disc will be displayed.
2. To select a desired option use the CUR-
If the DVD has multiple titles recorded
on the disc, a preferred title can be
selected from the title menu to start
playback.
1. Press TITLE during playback. The
title menu is then displayed.
2. Use the CURSOR buttons to select a
SOR buttons
3. Push ENTER to confirm the selection.
.
preferred title
3. Confirm selection by the pressing
the ENTER button.
The disc may also contain submenus.
Use the CURSOR buttons to make a
submenu selection. Then push the
ENTER button to confirm the selection.
.
The disc may also contain submenus. To
make a submenu selection use the CURSOR
buttons. Then push the ENTER button to
confirm the selection.
Selecting a Specific Track
For those discs with direct track numbers,
use the NUMERIC KEYPAD buttons to select
desired track:
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Select Subtitle Language
(Only available on multi-subtitle language
DVD discs). Press SUBTITLE during play-
back to display current subtitle language.
Continue pressing SUBTITLE until desired
subtitle language is reached
.
When the track number is greater than 9,
push the -/- button, then push the relative
NUMBER buttons.
Multi-Audio Language Function
(Only available on multi-audio language
DVD discs). Press AUDIO during play-
back to display current audio language.
Continue pressing AUDIO until desired
audio language is reached.
Program CD Play
(Only available on CD discs)
1. While the CD is playing push the STOP
button twice (x2) to display the program-
ming screen.
2. Use the CURSOR buttons
to select
Auxiliary Sources
the first desired track. Then press ENTER
to confirm. For additional tracks repeat
Step 2.
Pushing the AV/DVD button will switch
between sources: AV1, AV2 and the
DVD player.
3. Press PLAY to start Program Play.
Note: When the symbol is displayed,
this signifies an invalid operation that is
not accepted by the DVD player.
Random CD Play
1. While the CD is playing push the STOP
button twice (x2).
2. Push the PROG button twice (x2) to
bypass the programming screen.
3. "CD Random" will be displayed, then push
PLAY to start Random CD Play.
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Basic Operations
Display Disc Playing Time
Repeat Play
While a disc is playing, continue pushing
REPEAT to select from the repeat modes.
Continuously pressing the DISPLAY button
during playback will sequentially display:
Chapter Elapsed, Chapter Remain, Title
Elapsed, Title Remain and Display Off.
Note: The information displayed is subject
to the type of the disc playing.
For DVD discs:
Push REPEAT to repeat CHAPTER.
Push REPEAT again to repeat TITLE.
Push REPEAT once more to Cancel repeat.
Zoom
While playing a DVD disc, press the ZOOM
button to increase the screen image. There
are two increased magnification levels:
x2.0 and x3.0. Zoom toggles through the
two levels, then returns to normal size
(x1.0) on the third press of the button.
For CD discs:
Push REPEAT to repeat TRACK.
Push REPEAT again to repeat ALL.
Push REPEAT once more to Cancel repeat.
For MP3 discs:
Push REPEAT to repeat FILE.
Note: In Zoom Mode use the CURSOR but-
tons to pan the screen image up, down, left
or right into the desired position.
Push REPEAT again to repeat DIRECTORY.
Push REPEAT again to repeat ALL.
Push REPEAT once more to Cancel repeat.
Multi-Angle DVD Function
Press ANGLE during DVD playback. Each
time the button is pressed, the view angle
changes in sequential order.
Note: If the DVD was not recorded with
multi-angles, this function is not applicable.
MP3 Operation
This DVD player supports MP3 discs. Use
the CURSOR buttons
cursor through the MP3 directory. Then
push ENTER to play desired file.
to move the
Note: While a disc is playing, push the
PRE or NEXT button
to play the
previous or the next file on the disc.
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System Setup
SETUP MENU
DISC SETTINGS
1. Press the SETUP button on the remote con-
trol, and the setup menu will be displayed
(Pressing SETUP during disc play will pause
play. Play will resume when the setup screen
is cancelled).
Use the CURSOR buttons
DISC setting selections. Press the ENTER button
to confirm the setting.
to make
2. Use the CURSOR buttons
to
select desired function.
3. Press the ENTER button to confirm the selec-
tion.
Audio Setting
Use this screen to setup the audio language on
multi-language discs.
Note:
•
Setup the "DISC" function when there is no
disc in the DVD player. This function is not
available during disc playback.
•
Press the RETURN button to go back to the
previous menu. For example, if you input the
wrong password in the "PARENTAL LOCK"
function, press the RETURN button to return
to the previous menu so the password can be
input again.
Subtitle Language Setting
Use this screen to setup the subtitle language
on multi-subtitle language discs.
Descriptions of the Setup Menu Functions:
DISC - Disc Setting
VIDEO - Video Setting
AUDIO - Audio Setting
DISPLAY - OSD Language Setting
OTHERS - Other Functions Setting
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System Setup
VIDEO SETTINGS
DISC SETTINGS
Use the CURSOR buttons
VIDEO setting selections. Press the ENTER but-
ton to confirm the setting.
to make
Menu Language Setting
Use this screen to setup the disc menu language.
Parental Lock Rating
Use this screen to setup the Parental Lock
Rating. This function helps restrict viewing
movies with certain ratings (e.g., PG-13, R, etc.)
as supported by each DVD.
TV Aspect Setting
Use this screen to setup the desired TV Aspect
Ratio.
Parental Lock Password Setting
Still Mode Setting
Use this screen to setup a four-digit parental lock
password. On the remote control, use this NUMERIC
keys to enter the password. Press the ENTER button
to confirm the password.
Use this screen to setup the mode to display still
pictures. Choose between three modes: Auto,
Field and Frame.
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System Setup
OTHER FUNCTION SETTINGS
AUDIO SETTINGS
Use the CURSOR buttons
AUDIO setting selections. Press the ENTER but-
to make
Use the CURSOR buttons
OTHERS setting selections. Press the ENTER
to make
ton to confirm the setting.
button to confirm the setting.
JPEG Time Setting
Use this screen to setup the JPEG image
display time from 1 to 180 seconds.
DISPLAY SETTINGS
Use the CURSOR buttons
OSD Language setting selections. Press the
to make
ENTER button to confirm the setting.
Default Settings
Use this screen to reset all menus to the
factory default setting.
OSD Language Setting
Use this screen to setup the desired OSD
Language.
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System Setup
Last Play Function
The Last Play function automatically bookmarks
the position on a DVD/CD disc and remembers
the playback settings. Playback will resumes at
the position which the player was turned off, the
disc was ejected, or the power was cut off.
Turning Off Last Play Function
Press the SETUP button to display the main menu.
Then use the CURSOR buttons to select the
OTHERS menu, then LAST PLAY and ON. Press
the ENTER button to confirm the setting.
Specifications
Power Voltage:
Power Consumption:
Video Format:
Audio Format:
Video Signal Output:
Video:
Audio:
Output interface:
Weight
12V DC
5W
MPEG2
Dolby Digital
NTSC
1.0Vp-p
Mix Stereo 2.0Vp-p
RCA
1.6 kg (including package)
175 x 22 x 168 (mm)
Dimensions:
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Troubleshooting
Only qualified service personnel should
No Return to Start-Up Screen when Disc
is Removed:
• Press POWER to turn "Off" the unit,
then press it again to turn "On" the unit.
• Press RESET button "On" the front of
the DVD unit.
remove the cover or service this player.
Otherwise the warranty will become
invalid.
If it appears that your DVD unit is faulty,
first consult the list below.
The Player Does Not Respond to the
Remote Control:
No Power:
• Check to see if the player is set to "On".
• Check the power plug of the main unit
is properly connected.
• Check that power outlet is properly
working.
• Aim the remote control directly at the
sensor on the front of the player.
• Avoid all obstacles which may interfere
with the signal path.
• Inspect or replace the remote control
batteries.
No Picture:
• Check to see the monitor or TV is
switched to "On".
No Audio at Digital Output:
• Check the digital connections.
• Select the correct AV input on the moni- • Check the Digital Audio menu to make
tor or TV.
• Check the video connection.
sure that the digital output is correctly
set.
• Check if the audio format of the select-
ed audio language matches your receiv-
er’s capabilities.
Distorted Picture:
• Check the disc for fingerprints and
clean with soft, dry, cloth, wiping from
center to edge.
Buttons Do Not Work:
• A small amount of picture distortion
may appear. This may not be a malfunc-
tion.
• Press POWER to turn "Off" the unit,
then press it again to turn "On" the unit.
• Press RESET button on the front of the
DVD unit.
No Sound:
• Check audio connections.
• If using a Hi-Fi amplifier, try another
sound source.
Disc Does Not Play:
• Ensure the disc label is facing upwards.
• Clean the disc.
• Check to see if the disc is defective by
trying another disc.
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Replacement Parts Order Form
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Remote Control
RC-PL8
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MovieVision Replacement Parts
POWER
TITLE
MENU
AV/DVD
EJECT
DESCRIPTION
MODEL #
PRICE
1
SUBTITLE
DISPLAY
SETUP
PLAY
/
ENTER
PAUSE
ANGLE
AUDIO
PROG
RETURN
NEXT
STOP
PRE
REV
VOL+
FWD
DVD Remote Control
RC-PL8
$39.95 Each
VOL-
REPEAT SEARCH
MUTE
ZOOM
RC-PL8
Warranty
ONE (1) YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Magnadyne Corporation or its authorized agents will within 1 year from the date of sale to you, repair,
replace or refund the retail sales price of said product or any part thereof, at the option of the
Magnadyne Corporation or its authorized agents, if said product or part is found defective in
materials or workmanship, when properly connected and operating on the correct power
requirements designated for the specific product. This warranty and Magnadyne Corporation or its
authorized agents obligations hereunder do not apply where the product was; damaged while in the
possession of the consumer, subjected to unreasonable or unintended use, not reasonably
maintained, utilized in commercial or industrial operations, or serviced by anyone other than
Magnadyne Corporation or its authorized agents, or where the warning seal on the product is bro-
ken or the power and/or plugs are detached from the unit. Magnadyne Corporation or any of its
authorized agents will not assume any labor costs for the removal and re-installation of any product
found to be defective, or the cost of transportation to Magnadyne Corporation or its authorized
agents. Such cost are the sole responsibility of the purchaser.
This warranty does not cover the cabinet appearance items or accessories used in connection with
this product, or any damage to recording or recording tape, or any damage to the products resulting
from improper installation, alteration, accident, misuse, abuse or acts of nature.
MAGNADYNE CORPORATION OR ITS AUTHORIZED AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO ANYONE
FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OR CLAIMS EXCEPT THOSE ACCORDED BY
LAW. NO EXPRESSED WARRANTY OR IMPLIED WARRANTY IS GIVEN EXCEPT THOSE SET FORTH
HEREIN. NO IMPLIED WARRANTY SHALL EXTEND BEYOND 1 YEAR FROM THE DATE OF SALE.
This warranty extends only to the original purchaser of the product and is not transferable.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, and some states do not
allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or
exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other
rights that vary from state to state.
Defective merchandise should be returned to the original point of purchase or secondly, to
Magnadyne Corporation, 1111 W. Victoria Street, Compton CA 90220. Return Authorization must be
obtained before sending, or merchandise may be refused.
MV-DVD-PL8-UM Rev. A 2-20-06
© Copyright 2006 Magnadyne Corporation
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