MVDR2100 User’s Guide DVD VIDEO RECORDER Before operating this product, please read these instructions completely.
CONTENTS Contents..................................................................1 Important Safety Instructions ...............................2 Precautions.............................................................5 Power Source .........................................................5 Location of Controls ..............................................6 • Front....................................................................6 • Rear .................................................................
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol 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 constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED) IMPORTANT: PLEASE KEEP ALL PACKAGING MATERIAL FOR AT LEAST 90 DAYS IN CASE YOU NEED TO RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO YOUR PLACE OF PURCHASE OR TO MEMOREX. Before using the unit, be sure to read all operating instructions carefully. Please note that these are general precautions and may not pertain to your unit. For example, this unit may not have the capability to be connected to an outdoor antenna. 1.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED) should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal. 15. OVERLOADING Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. 16. OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in fire or electric shock.
PRECAUTIONS NOTES ON HANDLING: TO OBTAIN A CLEAR PICTURE: • When shipping the DVD recorder, always use the original shipping carton and packing materials. For maximum protection, repack the unit as it was originally packed at the factory. • Do not use volatile liquids, such as insect spray, near the DVD recorder. Do not leave rubber or plastic products in contact with the DVD recorder for a long time. They will leave marks on the finish. The DVD recorder is a high technology, precision device.
LOCATION OF CONTROLS FRONT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1. ON/STANDBY Button 2. DV IN Jack, S-Video IN Jack and A/V IN Jacks (under door) 3. CHANNEL Up/Down Buttons 4. SOURCE Button 5. RECORD Button 6. STANDBY Indicator 8 9 10 7. 8. 9. 10. Disc Tray Display Remote Sensor OPEN/CLOSE Button 11 12 13 11. SKIP o/n Button 12. STOP (■) Button 13. PLAY/PAUSE (®p) Button REAR 1 6 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
LOCATION OF CONTROLS (CONTINUED) REMOTE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 11 12 30 14 31 13 15 16 17 18 19 20 32 33 34 35 36 37 21 38 39 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39.
REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION 1. Open the battery compartment cover by pushing in on the tab and lifting it out. 2. Install two (2) “AA” batteries (not included), paying attention to the polarity diagram in the battery compartment. 3. Replace the battery compartment cover. + – – + BATTERY PRECAUTIONS Follow these precautions when using batteries in this device: 1. Use only the size and type of batteries specified. 2.
CONNECTION CONNECTING THE DVD TO A TV AND CATV USING THE RF INPUT/OUTPUT JACKS IMPORTANT: This will only send the cable/satellite signal to the TV. To play a disc, you must connect using the A/V, S-Video or component outputs as described on the following pages. Coaxial Cable (Not Included) From RF Out Coaxial Cable (Not Included) From Source (i.e. cable, etc.) To RF IN To RF IN NOTES FOR CONNECTING TO CATV, SATELLITE, ETC. • The signal will be sent to the TV regardless if the DVD recorder is on or off.
CONNECTION-OUT CONNECTING THE DVD TO A TV USING THE AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT JACKS To Audio In From Video Out To Video In Video Cable (Included) From Audio Out Audio Cable (Included) NOTES FOR CONNECTING TO A TV: • If your TV has a Component input, connect the DVD recorder with the component cable for best results, otherwise use the S-Video or Video OUT jack(s) on the DVD recorder. • Set the TV’s TV/VIDEO button or switch to the VIDEO setting.
CONNECTION-OUT (CONTINUED) CONNECTING THE DVD TO A TV USING THE S-VIDEO OUTPUT JACK To Audio In From S-Video Out To S-Video In S-Video Cable (Not Included) From Audio Out Audio Cable (Included) NOTES FOR CONNECTING TO A TV: • If your TV has a Component input, connect the DVD recorder with the component cable for best results, otherwise use the S-Video or Video OUT jack(s) on the DVD recorder. • Set the TV’s TV/VIDEO button or switch to the VIDEO setting.
CONNECTION-OUT (CONTINUED) CONNECTING THE DVD TO A TV USING THE COMPONENT JACKS To Component Video In To Audio In Audio Cable (Included) From Component Video Out From Audio Out Component Cable (Not Included) NOTES FOR CONNECTING TO A TV: • If your TV has a Component input, connect the DVD recorder with the component cable for best results, otherwise use the S-Video or Video OUT jack(s) on the DVD recorder. • Set the TV’s TV/VIDEO button or switch to the VIDEO setting.
CONNECTION-OUT (CONTINUED) CONNECTING THE DVD TO A HOME THEATRE SYSTEM From Video Out OR From Digital Out Use a Coaxial cable or Optical cable to connect the DVD Recorder and the Coaxial/Optical Digital audio input jacks (cables are not included) Video Cable (Included) To Digital Audio Input 9 To Video Input 1 7 2 3 5 4 6 8 1. Front Left Speaker 2. Television 3. Center Speaker-can be located on top or below the Television. 4. Sub-woofer-can be located anywhere in the room. 5.
CONNECTION-IN CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL UNIT USING THE AUDIO/VIDEO IN JACKS External Unit To Audio In To Video In From Audio Out Video Cable (Included) From Video Out Audio Cable (Included) After connecting, plug the AC cord into an AC outlet, then press the Standby button to turn the unit on. Press the SOURCE button repeatedly to select the rear A/V jacks, "R-AV" will appear on the TV.
CONNECTION-IN (CONTINUED) CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL UNIT (SUCH AS A DIGITAL CAMCORDER) TO THE DV IN JACK PLAYBACK CAMCORDER OR OTHER EXTERNAL UNIT DV OUT DV IN DV Cable (Not Included) CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL UNIT USING THE FRONT S-VIDEO OR A/V IN JACK(S) EXTERNAL UNIT OR S-Video Cable (Not Included) Video Cable (Included) Audio Cable (Included) NOTES FOR CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL UNIT • If your External unit has a S-video output, connect the DVD Recorder with the S-Video input jack for best quality, oth
ABOUT DISCS The region number for this DVD recorder is: See the following page for information regarding region numbers. 1 PLAYABLE DISCS: The following discs can be played back on this DVD recorder: KODAK PICTURE CD DVD+ReWritable RECORDABLE DISCS : The Recorder can record with the following discs. DVD+ReWritable DVD+R MP3 When playing an MP3, the TV screen will list the folders/tracks MP3 is the abbreviation of “MPEG1 Audio Layer 3”. MPEG Audio is a format that compresses the audio portion only.
ABOUT DISCS (CONTINUED) Notes on Copyright: It is forbidden by law to copy, broadcast, show, broadcast on cable, play in public and rent copyrighted material without permission. DVD video discs are copy protected, and any recordings made from these discs will be distorted. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners.
SETUP MENU The setup menu lets you customize the DVD recorder by allowing you to select various preferences. Below, find the menu, and then find the corresponding page that describes the features of the selected menu option. 1. While in the Stop mode, press the SETUP button ❶ to enter the Setup Menu. 2. Select one of the Setup icons at the top of the screen using the Navigation (Ã,¨) buttons ❷, then press the ENTER button 3 to select it. 3.
SETUP MENU (CONTINUED) GENERAL SETUP MENU: Select GENERAL SETUP using the Navigation (Ã,¨) buttons, then select/change the setup option as described on page 18. PROGRESSIVE/INTERLACE SCREEN SAVER 1 1 General system setup General system setup General setup setup setup PlaybackGeneral Screen saver On Progressive/Interlace Restore factroy settings Interlace OK When this option is set to ON, the screen saver will come on when the unit stops for approximately three minutes.
SETUP MENU (CONTINUED) PLAY SETUP MENU: Select PLAY SETUP using the Navigation (Ã,¨) buttons, then select/change the setup option as described on page 18.
General system setup General system setup General setup General setup setup Playback SETUP MENU (CONTINUED) Screen saver On Progressive/Interlace Restore factroy settings Interlace OK RECORD SETUP MENU: Screen TV aspect ratiosaver Progressive/Interlace Rating level Restore factroy settings Digital audio output On Pan Scan OFF Interlace OK RAW Closed caption OFF Select RECORD SETUP using the Navigation (Ã,¨) buttons, then select/change the setup option as described on page 18.
General system setup General setup setup Playback Screen TV aspect ratiosaver Progressive/Interlace Rating level Restore factroy settings Digital audio output LANGUAGE SETUP Closed captionMENU: Playback setup On Pan Scan OFF Interlace OK RAW TV aspect ratio Digital audio output RAW OFF Closed caption OFF Pan Scan SETUP MENU (CONTINUED) Rating level OFF Select LANGUAGE SETUP using the Navigation (Ã,¨) buttons, then select/change the setup option as described on page 18.
SETUP MENU (CONTINUED) Record setup TUNER SETUP MENU: setup setup Language Record Record setup Record setup setup Language Auto chapter marker ON Auto chapter marker Language English ON the OSD setup option as described on page Default source Menu Language English R-SV Select TUNER SETUP using the Navigation (Ã,¨) buttons, then select/change 18.
Record setup setup Language V Language setup Auto chapter marker OSD Language Default source Menu Language English ON English R-SV quality Subtitle Default Language OFF SETUP MENU (CONTINUED) CLOCK SETUP MENU: Audio Language SEP English OSD Language English Menu Language English Subtitle Language OFF Audio Language English Select CLOCK SETUP using the Navigation (Ã,¨) buttons, then select/change the setup option as described on page 18.
SETUP MENU (CONTINUED) SETTING THE RATING LEVEL The Rating Level enables parents to prevent their children from watching inappropriate material on a DVD. It reads the ratings for programming, then denies access to programming if the program’s rating meets the limitations you select. In this case, the user will have to enter a password. 1 2 1 2 2 1 1 2 3 3 At the PLAY SETUP MENU, use the Navigation (¹, ) buttons 1 to select RATING.
TV OPERATION 1 2 Press the ON/STANDBY button to turn on the unit; the STANDBY indicator will go out. Press the SOURCE button to select TV, “CH” and a channel number will appear on the TV 3 4 2 4 2 1 1 3 For proper operation, before selecting channels, they must be set into the TV’s program memory, see page 23. Press and release the CHANNEL Up 1 or Down 2 button. The TV automatically stops at the next channel set into memory. This will not operate if channels are not set into memory.
DVD BASIC OPERATION IMPORTANT: When “INVALID” appears while pressing a button, this means that the corresponding function cannot be performed either on the disc inserted, or in the selected mode. DISPLAY BUTTON (DVD MODE): While playing a DVD, press the DISPLAY button to view the control options. Press the Navigation (Ã,¨) buttons to select the desired icon, then press the ENTER button to select it.
DVD BASIC OPERATION (CONTINUED) IMPORTANT NOTES: • “INVALID” will appear on the TV screen during operation if you try to access a function that is not available on the disc. • Some discs may take a few seconds to load. • If a disc is inserted incorrectly, dirty, damaged, or is not present at all, “NO DISC” will appear in the display. • Always hold the disc without touching either of its surfaces.
DVD BASIC OPERATION (CONTINUED) PLAYBACK OF A PRERECORDED DVD+RW OR DVD+R 1 2 Press the ON/STANDBY button to turn on the unit; the STANDBY indicator will go out. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to open the disc tray, “OPEN” will appear in the display. Insert a disc with the label side facing up on the disc tray. 3 4 1 2 3 2 1 2 2 2 1 Press the OPEN/CLOSE button 1 to close the disc tray. “LOAD” will appear on the screen and in the display. After loading, the index screen of the DVD should appear.
DVD BASIC OPERATION (CONTINUED) SKIP SEARCH 1 1 2 2 1 1 3 Press the Skip (n) button 1 to advance the DVD to the beginning of the next chapter. Press the Skip (o) button 2 to move the DVD to the beginning of the previous chapters. During playback, press either the Search ¨¨ 1 button or SearchÃà 2 button to move the DVD forward or backward at double (x2) speed to locate a specific section.
DVD BASIC OPERATION (CONTINUED) TITLE SEARCH CHAPTER SEARCH Use this feature to directly go to a specific title. Use this feature to directly go to a specific chapter. 1 1 4 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 Press the GOTO button 1 repeatedly until the control options appear on the screen with the Title option highlighted. Use the Number buttons 2 to select the desired title number, then press the ENTER button 3; playback will start immediately.
DVD BASIC OPERATION (CONTINUED) REPEAT PLAYBACK A-B REPEAT PLAYBACK While playing back a DVD, this unit can repeatedly play back a chapter, title or the entire DVD repeatedly. While playing back a DVD, this unit can repeatedly play back a specific section. 1 1 1 3 2 2 2 2 While in the Playback mode, press the DISPLAY button 1 to bring up the control options. Select the Playback mode option using the Navigation (Ã,¨) buttons 2, then press the ENTER button 3.
DVD BASIC OPERATION (CONTINUED) RETURN AUDIO 1 1 Press the RETURN button to return to the previous menu. While in the Play mode, press the AUDIO button and the audio setting will appear at the top of the screen. The first number is the current audio setting and the second number is the total audio settings. Repeatedly press the AUDIO button to select the desired audio setting. This is not available on all discs.
DVD BASIC OPERATION (CONTINUED) PROGRAMMED PLAYBACK The DVD recorder in this unit has a 99 chapter programmable memory that allows you to program up to 99 chapters on any disc for playback in any desired order. You may program 99 different chapters or you may also program certain chapters to play more than once. To perform programmed playback, proceed as follows: 1 2 1 1 1 2 3 2 2 2 2 While in the Playback mode, press the DISPLAY button 1 to bring up the control options.
MP3 BASIC OPERATION PLAYBACK OF AN MP3 CD 1 2 Press the ON/STANDBY button to turn on the unit; the STANDBY indicator will go out. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to open the disc tray, “OPEN” will appear on the screen and in the display. Insert an MP3 disc with the label side facing up on the disc tray. 3 4 3 1 2 1 Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to close the disc tray. “LOAD” will appear on the screen and the display.
MP3 BASIC OPERATION (CONTINUED) RANDOM PLAY REPEAT PLAY 1 1 1 2 While in the Playback mode, press the RANDOM button; the unit will randomly playback the tracks inside the directory/folder then stop. Press the RANDOM button again to resume normal playback.
MP3 BASIC OPERATION (CONTINUED) PROGRAMMED PLAYBACK This unit has a 99 track programmable memory that allows you to program up to 99 tracks on any disc for playback in any desired order. You may program 99 different tracks or you may also program certain tracks to play more than once. To perform programmed playback, proceed as follows: 1 2 1 1 2 After loading, two boxes will appear on the screen; the left box will show all available folders/tracks on the disc and the right box will show the program.
CD/VCD BASIC OPERATION PLAYBACK OF A CD/VCD 1 2 Press the ON/STANDBY button to turn on the unit; the STANDBY indicator will go out. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to open the disc tray, “OPEN” will appear on the screen and in the display. Insert a disc with the label side facing up on the disc tray. 3 4 4 3 1 2 1 Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to close the disc tray. “LOAD” will appear on the screen and the display. After loading, playback will start immediately.
CD/VCD BASIC OPERATION (CONTINUED) FORWARD¨¨/REVERSE Ãà REPEAT PLAY 1 1 2 1 1 2 3 To Repeat a track, simply select the track as described on the previous page, then press the REPEAT button ❶ once “TRRPT” will appear on the TV screen and the unit will repeat the selected track continuously until the STOP button ❷ is pressed.
CD/VCD BASIC OPERATION (CONTINUED) PROGRAMMED PLAYBACK (CD) This unit has a 99 track programmable memory that allows you to program up to 99 tracks on any disc for playback in any desired order. You may program 99 different tracks or you may also program certain tracks to play more than once. To perform programmed playback, proceed as follows: 1 2 1 1 2 Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to open the disc tray, “OPEN” will appear in the display. Insert a disc with the label side facing up on the disc tray.
CD/VCD BASIC OPERATION (CONTINUED) PROGRAMMED PLAYBACK (VCD) This unit has a 99 track programmable memory that allows you to program up to 99 tracks on any disc for playback in any desired order. You may program 99 different tracks or you may also program certain tracks to play more than once. To perform programmed playback, proceed as follows: 1 2 1 1 1 2 2 2 3 2 2 While in the Playback mode, press the DISPLAY button 1 to bring up the control options.
PICTURE CD BASIC OPERATION 1 2 Press the ON/STANDBY button to turn on the unit; the STANDBY indicator will go out. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to open the disc tray, “OPEN” will appear in the display. Insert a picture CD with the label side facing up on the disc tray. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button again to close the disc tray. “LOAD” will appear on the TV screen. After loading, playback will start automatically.
RECORDING IMPORTANT: When “INVALID” appears while pressing a button, this means that the corresponding function cannot be performed either on the disc inserted, or in the selected mode. DISPLAY BUTTON: Insert a DVD+R or DVD+RW, during recording or if the source is set to Tuner, F-A/V, F-SV, R-A/V, R-SV or DV, press the DISPLAY button to view the control options. Press the Navigation (Ã,¨) buttons to select the desired icon, then press the ENTER button to select it.
RECORDING (CONTINUED) RECORDING 1 2 Press the ON/STANDBY button to turn on the unit; the STANDBY indicator will go out. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to open the disc tray, “OPEN” will appear in the display. Insert a DVD+R or DVD+RW with the label side facing up on the disc tray.
RECORDING (CONTINUED) ONE TOUCH RECORDING 1 2 Press the ON/STANDBY button to turn on the unit; the STANDBY indicator will go out. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to open the disc tray, “OPEN” will appear on the screen and in the display. Insert a DVD+R or DVD+RW with the label side facing up on the disc tray. 3 4 1 2 2 1 1 To start recording, press the RECORD button 1; RECORD will appear on the TV screen and the unit will start recording after a few seconds.
RECORDING (CONTINUED) TIMER RECORD Before setting the Timer Record, make sure the clock is set (see page 24). 1 2 Record scheduler Item Editor Record scheduler NO Source Quantity 1 2 3 4 5 6 Date Start AM/PM End 2 Start AM/PM NO Source Quantity Source Date CH001 Quality SP 1 Once 02/13/04 12 01:48 Start 3 AM/PM PM 4 02:18 End 1 5 Confirm Cancel 6 End Press the TIMER button; the Record Scheduler box will appear.
RECORDING (CONTINUED) Editing USING THE EDIT MENU Insert a prerecorded DVD+RW into the unit; the index screen will appear. Use the Navigation (Ã,¨,¹, ) buttons to scroll to the desired title to play and the EDIT button to select it; the following screen will appear. Use Navigation (Ã,¨) buttons to select the function icons in the TV screen. Title: The first number is the current title and the second number is the total titles.
RECORDING (CONTINUED) CHAPTER EDITING 1 2 1 1 2 2 1 1 Select the Chapter Editing option as shown on the previous page. Select NEW using the Navigation (¹, ) buttons 1, then press the ENTER button 2; a new chapter marker will then be added at the current point. Select the Chapter Editing option as shown on the previous page. Select DELETE using the Navigation (¹, ) buttons 1, then press the ENTER button 2; the current chapter’s marker will be deleted.
RECORDING (CONTINUED) DISC OPERATION (DISC OP) BUTTON With a Prerecorded DVD+R (Non-Finalize) or a DVD+RW in the disc compartment, press the DISC OP button on the remote control to view the Disc Operation options. Press the Navigation (Ã,¨) buttons to select the desired icon, then press the ENTER button to select it. Once selected, press the Navigation (¹, ) buttons or the Number buttons to change the option, then the ENTER button to confirm the change.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Check the following before requesting service: SYMPTOM GENERAL No power. Power on, but unit not functioning properly. POSSIBLE CAUSE AC cord unplugged. Condensation has formed. Wrong type of CD inserted. Unit needs to be reset. No picture. The disc is dirty or inserted incorrectly. Some features and functions are not available on all discs. The equipment is not connected properly. No sound. The INPUT of the TV is not set to receive the DVD signal output.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (CONTINUED) SYMPTOM DVD The unit does not start playback. POSSIBLE CAUSE Rating level set to block the DVD. DVD not inserted, or inserted upside-down. A non-playback disc is inserted. The disc is not placed in the guide. Some functions do not operate as stated. Selected language is not being shown in the subtitles, or spoken. Subtitles are not working properly. Angle cannot be changed. The Rating Level password has been forgotten. VCD (VIDEO CD) No menu playback.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE Caring for Discs • Treat the disc carefully. Handle the disc only by its edges. Never allow your fingers to come in contact with the shiny, unprinted side of the disc. • • • • Do not attach adhesive tape, stickers, etc. to the disc label. Clean the disc periodically with a soft, lint-free, dry cloth. Never use detergents or abrasive cleaners to clean the disc. If necessary, use a CD cleaning kit.
SPECIFICATIONS Power Requirements..........................................................................................................AC120V, 60Hz Power Consumption........................................................35W (approx. 5 W when set to Standby mode) Weight ..........................................................................................................................................11.3 Lbs Dimensions ...............................................................................
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