Memorex MVD4543 manual

Befor e operating this pr oduct, please r ead these instructions completely . User’ s Guide DVD/CD/VCD/MP3/PHOTO CD Player and Video Cassette Recorder MVD4543 Suffix A[...]

Contents ..................................................................1 Important Safety Instructions ...............................2 Precautions .............................................................5 Power Source .........................................................6 Location of Controls ..........................................[...]

2 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT R EMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE P ARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This Caution Marking is located at the bottom enclosure of the unit. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The lightning flash with arrowhead sy mb o[...]

3 B efore 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. READ INSTRUCTIONS All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product i[...]

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 N ever push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous vo[...]

5 PRECAUTIONS NOTES ON HANDLING: • When shipping the player , always use the original shipping carton and packing materials. For maximum p rotection, repack the unit as it was originally packed at the factory . • Do not use volatile liquids, such as insect spray , near the player . Do not leave rubber or plastic products in contact with the pla[...]

6 LOCA TION OF CONTROLS POWER SOURCE Insert the AC plug (with the 2 blades) into a conveniently located AC outlet having 120V , 60Hz. NOTE: The AC plug supplied with the unit is polarized to help minimize the possibility of electric shock. If the AC plug does not fit into a nonpolarized AC outlet, do not file or cut the wide blade. It is the user[...]

1. POWER (ST ANDBY/ON) Button 2. Cassette Compartment 3. Disc T ray 4. Disc Skip Up n /T ape Fast Forward Button 5. PLA Y/P AUSE ( ® ® p p ) Button 6. Disc Skip Down o /T ape Rewind Button 7. STOP ■ ■ Button 8. Disc T ray Open/Close Button 9. DVD/VCR Button 10. Remote Sensor 1 1. Display 12. RECORD Button 13. CHANNEL Up/Down Buttons 14. TV/VC[...]

8 LOCA TION OF CONTROLS (CONTINUED) REMOTE 1. TVG (TV Guardian ® ) Button 2. POWER Button 3. TITLE Button 4. SUBTITLE Button 5. ZOOM Button 6. STEP Button 7. REC Button (VCR) 8. PLA Y/P AUSE ( ® ® P P ) Button 9. VCR Button 10. NA VIGA TION Buttons ( √ / ® ® / π / † ) * 1 1. SETUP Button 12. SKIP n Button 13. SKIP o Button 14. NUMBER Butt[...]

9 REMOTE CONTROL BA TTER Y INST ALLA TION EFFECTIVE DIST ANCE OF THE REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER 45 45 20ft NOTES: • When there is an obstacle between the unit and the transmitter , the transmitter may not operate. • When direct sunlight, an incandescent lamp, fluorescent lamp or any other strong light shines on the REMOTE SENSOR of the unit, t[...]

10 CONNECTION T O OUTPUT DVD NOTES: • If your TV has a Component input, connect the player with the Component cable as described on the following page for best results. • Set the TV’ s TV/VIDEO button or switch to the VIDEO setting. • When connecting, refer to the owner ’s manual of the TV , as well as this manual. • When connecting, ma[...]

11 CONNECTION T O OUTPUT DVD (CONTINUED) CONNECTING THE UNIT TO A TV USING THE Y , Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr JACKS PROGRESSIVE (Y , P B , P R ) VIDEO OUT : Use these jacks to connect to a TV with progressive video input jacks, then set the PROGRESSIVE SCAN switch to ON. Progressive Scan is a video scanning system that displays all lines in a frame in one pass, [...]

12 CONNECTION T O OUTPUT DVD (CONTINUED) CONNECTING THE UNIT TO A HOME THEA TER SYSTEM NOTES FOR CONNECTING TO A HOME THEA TER SYSTEM: • If your TV has a Component input, connect the unit with the component cable for best results, otherwise use the S-V ideo or Video OUT jack on the unit. • Set the TV’ s TV/VIDEO button or switch to the VIDEO [...]

13 CONNECTIONS NOTES: • Set the TV’ s TV/VIDEO button or switch to the VIDEO setting when connecting using the A/V jacks. • When connecting, refer to the owner ’s manual of the TV , as well as this manual. • When connecting, make sure the power is off and both units are unplugged before making any connections. • If your TV only has one [...]

CONNECTIONS (CONTINUED) OUTDOOR VHF/UHF ANTENNA CONNECTION Follow the instructions for the type of antenna system you intend to use. If using Cable TV (CA TV), see bottom of page. CABLE (CA TV)/SA TELLITE CONNECTIONS This unit has an extended tuning range and can tune most cable channels without using a Cable TV converter box. Some Cable TV compani[...]

15 CONNECTIONS (CONTINUED) NOTES: • When connecting, refer to the owner ’s manual of the external unit, as well as this manual. • When connecting, make sure the power is off and all units are unplugged before making any connections. • If your TV only has one audio input, the use of a “Y” connector may be necessary . Visit your local ele[...]

16 ABOUT DISCS PLA Y ABLE DISCS: T he following discs can be played back on this player: DISC TYPES: DVD Data on most DVDs is divided into sections called “titles” and then into subsections called “chapters”, each of which is given a title or chapter number . Some features of this player will not operate with some DVD discs as they are pres[...]

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 ce[...]

18 DVD SETUP MENU The SETUP MENU lets you customize the DVD section by allowing you to select various language preferences, turn captions and screen saver on and off, adjust what type of television screen you have and more. W hile in the DVD mode (DVD button pressed first), enter the SETUP MENU by pressing the SETUP button 1 . Use the Navigation ( [...]

19 NORMAL/PS: Pan Scan. Select when the unit is connected to a conventional TV . Video material formatted in the Pan Scan style is played back in that style (the left and right edges are cut off). NORMAL/LB: Letter Box. Select when the unit is connected to a normal TV . Wide-screen images are shown on the screen with a black band at the top or bott[...]

20 DVD SETUP MENU (CONTINUED) L T/RT : Select to hear the sound in theatrical downmix mode. STEREO: Select to hear the sound in Stereo downmix mode. 1 SPEAKER SETUP MENU: S elect Audio and then select the desired option using the Navigation ( √ , ® , π , † ) buttons to navigate through the menus/screens and press the OK button to select. DOWN[...]

21 DVD SETUP MENU (CONTINUED) Select the language the DVD will be played back in (ENGLISH, FRENCH, SP ANISH, GERMAN, JAP ANESE). The DVD must be recorded in the selected language, otherwise the default language of the DVD will be played. 1 Select the language the Subtitle (OSD) will be in (ENGLISH, FRENCH, SP ANISH, GERMAN, JAP ANESE, OFF). The DVD[...]

22 DVD SETUP MENU (CONTINUED) Press the SETUP button 1 to enter the Setup Menu. Scroll to TVG using the Navigation ( √ , ® ) buttons 2 , then press the OK button 3 . NOTE: Y ou can also enter the TVG menu by pressing the TVG button 4 . 1 The Activation screen will appear and the Registration key will be shown on the screen; you will need the Reg[...]

23 DVD SETUP MENU (CONTINUED) Activate the TVG ® function and enter the menu as described on the previous page. Press the TVG button 1 , then press the OK button 2 .The TVG ® Password menu will appear . Input your password then press the OK button 2 again to enter the TVG ® Setup menu. (Please refer to pg. 21 for the TVG ® password.) Select TVG[...]

24 VCR SETUP MENU The SETUP MENU lets you customize the VCR section by allowing you to set various options, such as clock, program, channels and more. While in the VCR mode (VCR button pressed first) enter the SETUP MENU by p ressing the SETUP button 1 . Use the Navigation ( √ , ® , π , † ) buttons 2 t o navigate through the menus/screens and[...]

25 VCR SETUP MENU (CONTINUED) Enter the VCR mode and the Setup screen as described on page 24; the Setup menu will appear . Scroll to Program Set using the Navigation ( † ) button 1 . Press the OK button 2 to select it; the Program menu will appear . NOTE: While in VCR mode, you can directly press the PROGRAM button (VCR) to enter the Program men[...]

26 VCR SETUP MENU (CONTINUED) Enter two digits for the start hour and two digits for the start minute using the Number buttons 1 . As each number is pressed, the cursor will move to the right. When finished, the AM/PM setting will blink. Press the Number 1 button 2 for AM or the Number 2 button 3 for PM; the End T ime hour digits will blink. NOTE: [...]

27 VCR SETUP MENU (CONTINUED) Enter the VCR mode and the Setup screen as described on page 24; the Setup menu will appear . Scroll to Channel Set using the Navigation ( † ) button 1 . Press the OK button 2 to select it; the Channel menu will appear . 1 Press the Navigation ( † ) button 1 to select the “Antenna/Cable” input option and press [...]

28 VCR SETUP MENU (CONTINUED) Enter the VCR mode and the Setup screen as described on page 24; the Setup menu will appear . Scroll to Language Select using the Navigation ( † ) button 1 . Press the OK button 2 to select it; the Language Select menu will appear . 1 Press the Navigation ( † ) button to select the desired language the On-Screen Di[...]

29 VCR SETUP MENU (CONTINUED) With a prerecorded video cassette tape inserted, enter the VCR mode and the Setup screen as described on page 24; the Setup menu will appear . Scroll to Search using the Navigation ( † ) button 1 . Press the OK button 2 to select it; the Search will appear . 1 Press the Navigation ( † ) button 1 to select Go T o Ze[...]

30 VCR SETUP MENU (CONTINUED) With a prerecorded video cassette tape inserted, enter the VCR mode and the Setup screen as described on page 24; the Setup menu will appear . Scroll to Search using the Navigation ( † ) button 1 . Press the OK button 2 to select it; the Search will appear . 1 Press the Navigation ( † ) button 1 to select Index Sea[...]

31 VCR SETUP MENU (CONTINUED) With a prerecorded video cassette tape inserted, enter the VCR mode and the Setup screen as described on page 24; the Setup menu will appear . Scroll to Search using the Navigation ( † ) button 1 . Press the OK button 2 to select it; the Search menu will appear . 1 Press the Navigation ( † ) button 1 to select Inde[...]

32 VCR SETUP MENU (CONTINUED) Enter the VCR mode and the Setup screen as described on page 24; the Setup menu will appear . Scroll to OPTION using the Navigation ( † ) button 1 . Press the OK button 2 to select it; the Option menu will appear . 1 Press the Navigation ( † ) button 1 to select OSD Display . Press the OK button 2 to turn the OSD O[...]

33 VCR OPERA TION T APE SPEED AND MAXIMUM RECORDING TIME Press the SP/SLP button to select the recording speed. Speed selection is automatic during playback. The "SP" mode is recommended for recording music programs. 1 LOADING Push the center of the tape until it is automatically retracted into the VCR. AUTOMA TIC POWER ON The VCR will tu[...]

34 VCR OPERA TION (CONTINUED) TO ST ART PLA YBACK If the unit is in DVD mode, press the DVD/VCR button (on the main unit) or VCR Button (on the remote) to change the unit to VCR mode. Press the POWER button to turn on the unit and load a prerecorded tape. (When loading a tape with the Erase Prevention T ab intact, playback will begin automatically [...]

35 VCR OPERA TION (CONTINUED) TO REWIND THE T APE RAPIDL Y TO F AST FOR W ARD THE T APE RAPIDL Y Press the Reverse Search √√ (Rewind) button 1 while in the Stop mode; ”REW” will appear in the display . Press the STOP ■ button 2 when done. When it reaches the beginning of the tape, it will stop 2 1 1 Press the Forward Search ®® (Fast For[...]

36 VCR OPERA TION (CONTINUED) TO VIEW ANOTHER PROGRAM WHILE RECORDING DISPLA Y If this VCR/DVD Combo is connected to a TV through the antenna socket, when the unit is turned on, the combo will block the antenna signal and send the modulated signal to the TV so you can watch the VCR but cannot receive other signals from antenna. If you are recording[...]

37 VCR OPERA TION (CONTINUED) RECORDING A TV PROGRAM/EXTERNAL A V INPUT If the unit is in DVD mode, press the DVD/VCR button (on the main unit) or VCR Button (on the remote) to change the unit to VCR mode. Press the POWER button to turn on the unit and load a tape with the Erase Prevention T ab intact. 1 1 Press the SP/SLP button to select the desi[...]

38 VCR OPERA TION (CONTINUED) TO ST OP RECORDING TEMPORARIL Y TO ST OP RECORDING Press the PLA Y/P AUSE ®P button to avoid recording unwanted material. Press the PLA Y/P AUSE ®P button again to continue recording. The Pause mode will be released after 5 minutes to prevent damage to the tape, the unit will then be in the Stop mode. 1 1 T o stop re[...]

39 VCR OPERA TION (CONTINUED) RECORDING FROM A DVD T O A CASSETTE IMPORT ANT : Many commercial DVDs have copyright protection that will not enable them to be recorded. In this case, you will not be able to copy it. Press the POWER button to turn on the unit and load a tape with the Erase Prevention T ab intact. NOTE: Press the DVD/VCR button (on th[...]

1st press 2nd press 3rd press 4th press 5th press DVD T itle Elapsed T ime T itle Remaining T ime Chapter Elapsed T ime Chapter Remaining T ime Off VCD T rack Elapsed T ime T rack Remaining T ime T otal Elapsed T ime T otal Remaining T ime Off 40 DVD BASIC OPERA TION (GENERAL) DISPLA Y Each press of the DISPLA Y button will display the elapsed time[...]

41 DVD BASIC OPERA TION 1 2 After loading, “DVD VIDEO” will appear on the screen and t he menu screen of the DVD should appear . Use the Navigation ( √ , ® , π , † ) buttons 1 to select the desired option and the OK button 2 to select it. 3 Press the POWER button to turn on the unit. 1 1 While in the DVD mode (DVD button pressed first), p[...]

42 DVD BASIC OPERA TION (CONTINUED) Press the NEXT n button 1 to advance the DVD to the beginning of the next chapter . Press the PREVIOUS o button 2 to move the DVD to the beginning of the previous chapter . 2 1 1 During playback, press either the Forward ®® 1 or Reverse √√ 2 Search button to move the DVD forward or backward at double (x2) s[...]

43 DVD BASIC OPERA TION (CONTINUED) Press the SEARCH button 1 once. Press the Navigation ( √ , ® ) buttons 2 to select the T itle (“TT”), then use the Number buttons 3 to select the desired title number (i.e. for number 5, press “0”, “5”). Playback will start immediately . OR Press the Navigation ( √ , ® ) buttons 2 to select the [...]

44 DVD BASIC OPERA TION (CONTINUED) Press the DVD MENU button 1 , and the Main Menu of the disc will appear . Use the Navigation ( √ , ® , π , † ) buttons 2 to select the desired option, and then press the OK button 3 . This is not available on all discs. 1 2 3 1 Press the TITLE button 1 , and the Title Menu of the disc will appear . Use the [...]

45 MP3 BASIC OPERA TION Press the POWER button to turn on the unit. 1 1 While in the DVD mode (DVD button pressed first), press the OPEN/CLOSE button to open the disc tray , “OPEN” will appear on the screen. Insert an MP3 disc with the label side facing up on the disc tray . Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to close the disc tray . “CLOSE” will [...]

46 MP3 BASIC OPERA TION (CONTINUED) Each press of the Forward ®® 1 or Reverse √√ 2 Search button will increase the search as follows: 1st press: x 2 2nd press: x 4 3rd press: x 8 4th press: x 16 5th press: Resume Normal Playback Press the PLA Y/P AUSE ( ®p ) button 3 to resume normal playback. 3 1 2 1 T o Repeat play a track/file, simply sel[...]

47 CD/VCD BASIC OPERA TION Press the POWER button to turn on the unit. 1 1 While in the DVD mode (DVD button pressed first), press the OPEN/CLOSE button to open the disc tray , “OPEN” will appear on the screen. Insert a disc with the label side facing up on the disc tray . 1 2 Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to close the disc tray . “CLOSE” wil[...]

48 CD/VCD BASIC OPERA TION (CONTINUED) Each press of the For war d ®® 1 or Reverse √√ 2 Search button will increase the search as follows: 1st press: x 2 2nd press: x 4 3rd press: x 8 4th press: x 16 5th press: Resume Normal Playback 1 2 1 T o Repeat play a track, simply select the track as described on the previous page, then press the REPEA[...]

49 CD/VCD BASIC OPERA TION (CONTINUED) The PBC Function will activate automatically if the VCD has this function. T o turn off the PBC, press the PBC button 1 once. Press the NEXT n button 2 to go to the T rack Selection Menu. Some VCDs may not have this menu. Press the Number buttons 3 to select the desired track to play . Follow the instructions [...]

50 PICTURE CD BASIC OPERA TION Press the POWER button to turn on the unit. 1 1 While in the DVD mode (DVD button pressed first), press the OPEN/CLOSE button to open the disc tray , “OPEN” will appear on the screen. Insert a picture disc with the label side facing up on the disc tray . 1 2 Press the OPEN/CLOSE button 1 to close the disc tray . ?[...]

51 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (DVD SIDE) C heck the following before requesting service: SYMPTOM GENERAL N o power . Power on, but unit not functioning properly . No picture. No sound. Playback picture rolls. The playback picture is poor . The Search feature is not working. The picture is not fitting properly . The remote control is not working. The PRE[...]

52 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (DVD SIDE) (CONTINUED) SYMPTOM D VD The unit does not start playback. 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. VCD (VIDEO CD) No menu playback. PROGRESSIVE SCAN No picture. POSSIBLE SOLUTION Insert[...]

53 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION POWER No power . The AC power cord is not Connect the AC power cord to connected. the AC outlet. Although the power Cassette is not inserted. Insert a video cassette. is on, the VCR does Moisture has condensed Unplug and allow an hour or two not operate. on the heads. to dry out. RECORDING TV recording do[...]

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 t[...]

55 VIDEO HEAD CLOGGING/CLEANING • DO NOT A TTEMPT T O CLEAN THE VIDEO HEADS OR SERVICE THE UNIT BY REMOVING THE TOP COVER. • Video heads may eventually wear out and should be replaced when they fail to produce clear pictures. • T o help prevent video head clogging, use only good quality Video Cassette T apes. Disregard worn out tapes. VIDEO H[...]

Power Requirements ........................................................................................................................AC120V , 60Hz Power Consumption ..........................................................................................................................................25W Weight...............................[...]

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