Memorex MVDR2100 User Manual

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MVDR2100
User's Guide
DVD VIDEO RECORDER
Before operating this product,
please read these instructions completely.

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  • Page 1 MVDR2100 User’s Guide DVD VIDEO RECORDER Before operating this product, please read these instructions completely.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents...1 Important Safety Instructions ...2 Precautions...5 Power Source ...5 Location of Controls ...6 • Front...6 • Rear ...6 • Remote ...7 Remote Control ...8 • Battery Installation ...8 • Effective Distance of the Remote Control Transmitter ...8 Connection...9 • Connecting the DVD to a TV and CATV Using he RF Input/Output Jacks...9 •...
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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. CAUTION: THIS DIGITAL VIDEO DISC PLAYER EMPLOYS A LASER SYSTEM.
  • Page 4 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.
  • Page 5 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.
  • Page 6: Precautions

    NOTES ON HANDLING: • 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.
  • Page 7: Location Of Controls

    FRONT 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 REAR 1. Video IN Jack 2. Video OUT Jack 3. Component Video (Y, U, V) Output Jacks 4.
  • Page 8: Remote

    LOCATION OF CONTROLS (CONTINUED) REMOTE 1. DISPLAY Button 2. MUTE Button 3. RANDOM Button 4. SLOW Button 5. FWD ‹ ‹ ‹ ‹ Button 6. REV ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ Button 7. PLAY (‹ ‹ ) Button 8. PAUSE/STEP Button 9.
  • Page 9: Remote Control

    BATTERY INSTALLATION – – Follow these precautions when using batteries in this device: 1. Use only the size and type of batteries specified. 2. Be sure to follow the correct polarity when installing the batteries as indicated next to the battery compartment. Reversed batteries may cause damage to the device.
  • Page 10: 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.
  • Page 11: Connecting The Dvd To A Tv Using The Audio/Video Output Jacks

    CONNECTING THE DVD TO A TV USING THE AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT JACKS Video Cable (Included) From Video Out 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.
  • Page 12: Connecting The Dvd To A Tv Using The S-Video Output Jack

    CONNECTING THE DVD TO A TV USING THE S-VIDEO OUTPUT JACK S-Video Cable (Not Included) From S-Video 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.
  • Page 13: Connecting The Dvd To A Tv Using The Component Jacks

    CONNECTING THE DVD TO A TV USING THE COMPONENT JACKS From Component Video Out 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.
  • Page 14: Connecting The Dvd To A Home Theatre System

    CONNECTING THE DVD TO A HOME THEATRE SYSTEM From From Digital Out Video Out Use a Coaxial cable or Optical cable to connect the DVD Recorder and the Coaxial/Optical Digital audio input Video Cable (Included) To Video 1. Front Left Speaker 2.
  • Page 15: Connecting An External Unit Using The Audio/Video In Jacks

    CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL UNIT USING THE AUDIO/VIDEO IN JACKS Video Cable (Included) Audio In Video In CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL UNIT USING THE S-VIDEO IN JACK S-Video Cable (Not Included) To S- Video In Audio In NOTES FOR CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL UNIT •...
  • Page 16: Connecting An External Unit Using The Dv In Jack

    CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL UNIT (SUCH AS A DIGITAL CAMCORDER) TO THE DV IN JACK PLAYBACK CAMCORDER OR OTHER EXTERNAL UNIT DV OUT DV Cable (Not Included) CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL UNIT USING THE FRONT S-VIDEO OR A/V IN JACK(S) EXTERNAL UNIT S-Video Cable (Not Included) Video Cable (Included)
  • Page 17: About Discs

    ABOUT DISCS The region number for this DVD recorder is: See the following page for information regarding region numbers. 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 When playing an MP3, the TV screen will list the folders/tracks...
  • Page 18 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.
  • Page 19: 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 ‚ to enter the Setup Menu. 2.
  • Page 20: General Setup Menu

    GENERAL SETUP MENU: Select GENERAL SETUP using the Navigation (¦,‹) buttons, then select/change the setup option as described on page SCREEN SAVER General system setup General setup Screen saver Progressive/Interlace Restore factroy settings When this option is set to ON, the screen saver will come on when the unit stops for approximately three minutes.
  • Page 21: Play Setup Menu

    PLAY SETUP MENU: Select PLAY SETUP using the Navigation (¦,‹) buttons, then select/change the setup option as described on page 18. TV ASPECT RATIO General system setup General setup Playback setup Screen saver TV aspect ratio Progressive/Interlace Rating level Restore factroy settings Digital audio output Closed caption 16:9: Select when the unit is connected to a wide-screen TV.
  • Page 22: Record Setup Menu

    General setup Screen saver Progressive/Interlace Restore factroy settings RECORD SETUP MENU: Select RECORD SETUP using the Navigation (¦,‹) buttons, then select/change the setup option as described on page AUTO CHAPTER MARKER Record setup Record setup Auto chapter marker Default source Default quality Select ON to turn the Auto Chapter Marker on.
  • Page 23: Language Setup Menu

    Screen saver TV aspect ratio Progressive/Interlace Rating level Restore factroy settings Digital audio output LANGUAGE SETUP MENU: Closed caption Select LANGUAGE SETUP using the Navigation (¦,‹) buttons, then select/change the setup option as described on page OSD LANGUAGE Record setup Language setup Record setup Language setup...
  • Page 24: Tuner Setup Menu

    Record setup TUNER SETUP MENU: Auto chapter marker Select TUNER SETUP using the Navigation (¦,‹) buttons, then select/change the setup option as described on page 18. Default source This unit is equipped with a channel memory feature which allows channels to skip up or down to the next channels set into Default quality memory, skipping over unwanted channels.
  • Page 25: Clock Setup Menu

    Auto chapter marker OSD Language Default source Menu Language Default quality Subtitle Language CLOCK SETUP MENU: Audio Language Select CLOCK SETUP using the Navigation (¦,‹) buttons, then select/change the setup option as described on page 18. SETTING THE CLOCK General system setup Screen saver TV aspect ratio Progressive/Interlace...
  • Page 26: Setting The Rating Level

    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.
  • Page 27: Tv Operation

    Press the ON/STANDBY button to turn on the unit; the STANDBY indicator will go out. Adjust the volume level by pressing the VOLUME Up 1 or Down ƒ button. The volume level will be indicated by a bar on the bottom of the screen. NOTES: •...
  • Page 28: Dvd Basic Operation

    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 (¦,‹) buttons to select the desired icon, then press the ENTER button to select it.
  • Page 29: Playback Of A Dvd

    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. •...
  • Page 30: Playback Of A Prerecorded Dvd+Rw Or Dvd+R

    DVD BASIC OPERATION (CONTINUED) PLAYBACK OF A PRERECORDED DVD+RW OR DVD+R Press the ON/STANDBY button to turn on the unit; the STANDBY indicator will go out. 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.
  • Page 31: Skip

    DVD BASIC OPERATION (CONTINUED) SKIP 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. SLOW/F Use this feature to move the DVD in slow motion.
  • Page 32: Title Search

    DVD BASIC OPERATION (CONTINUED) TITLE SEARCH Use this feature to directly go to a specific title. 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;...
  • Page 33: Repeat Playback

    DVD BASIC OPERATION (CONTINUED) REPEAT PLAYBACK While playing back a DVD, this unit can repeatedly play back a chapter, title or the entire DVD repeatedly. While in the Playback mode, press the REPEAT button once to repeatedly playback the current chapter; “C-RPT” will appear briefly on the screen.
  • Page 34: Return

    DVD BASIC OPERATION (CONTINUED) RETURN Press the RETURN button to return to the previous menu. DVD MENU Press the MENU button ‚, and the Main Menu of the disc will appear. Use the Navigation (¦,‹,œ,ƒ) buttons ƒ to select the desired option, and then press the ENTER button „.
  • Page 35: Programmed Playback

    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.
  • Page 36: Mp3 Basic Operation

    PLAYBACK OF AN MP3 CD Press the ON/STANDBY button to turn on the unit; the STANDBY indicator will go out. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to close the disc tray. “LOAD” will appear on the screen and the display. After loading, two boxes will appear on the screen; the left box will show all available folders on the MP3 CD.
  • Page 37: Random Play

    MP3 BASIC OPERATION (CONTINUED) RANDOM PLAY 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. SELECTING FOLDERS/TRACKS During playback, press the SKIP (n) 1 or (o) 2 button to skip to the next or previous track to be played.
  • Page 38: Programmed 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: Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to open the disc tray, “OPEN”...
  • Page 39: Cd/Vcd Basic Operation

    PLAYBACK OF A CD/VCD Press the ON/STANDBY button to turn on the unit; the STANDBY indicator will go out. 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. For CD, two boxes will appear on the screen;...
  • Page 40: Forward/Reverse

    CD/VCD BASIC OPERATION (CONTINUED) FORWARD‹‹/REVERSE ¦¦¤ During playback, press either the Search ‹‹¤1 button or Search¦¦¤¤2 button to move the DVD forward or backward at double (x2) speed to locate a specific section. Repeatedly press these buttons and the speed will increase to x4 (x16, and x32 when playing a VCD).
  • Page 41: Programmed Playback (Cd)

    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: Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to open the disc tray, “OPEN”...
  • Page 42: Programmed Playback (Vcd)

    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: While in the Playback mode, press the DISPLAY button 1 to bring up the control options.
  • Page 43: Picture Cd Basic Operation

    Press the ON/STANDBY button to turn on the unit; the STANDBY indicator will go out. Press the STOP (I) button 1 to show the picture show, select a picture using the Navigation (œ,ƒ,¦,‹) buttons 2, then press the ENTER button 3; the picture will then appear on the screen, followed by the remaining pictures in the folder.
  • Page 44: Recording

    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.
  • Page 45: Recording

    RECORDING Press the ON/STANDBY button to turn on the unit; the STANDBY indicator will go out. Set the options as desired (see the previous page). Press the OPEN/CLOSE button 1 to close the disc tray. “LOAD” will appear on the screen and in the display. Press the SOURCE button 2 repeatedly to select the desired recording source.
  • Page 46: One-Touch Recording

    ONE TOUCH RECORDING Press the ON/STANDBY button to turn on the unit; the STANDBY indicator will go out. Set the options as desired (see the page 43). Press the OPEN/CLOSE button 1 to close the disc tray. “LOAD” will appear on the screen and in the display. Press the SOURCE button 2 to select the desired recording source.
  • Page 47: Timer Record

    TIMER RECORD Before setting the Timer Record, make sure the clock is set (see page 24). Record scheduler Source Quantity Press the TIMER button; the Record Scheduler box will appear. Record scheduler Source Quantity Source Quality Once Start AM/PM Use the Navigation (œ,ƒ) buttons 1 to select SOURCE and press the ENTER button 2 to confirm selection.
  • Page 48: Using The Edit Menu

    Editing USING THE EDIT MENU Insert a prerecorded DVD+RW into the unit; the index screen will appear. Use the Navigation (¦,‹,œ,ƒ) buttons to scroll to the desired title to play and the EDIT button to select it; the following screen will appear. Use Navigation (¦,‹) 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.
  • Page 49: Chapter Editing

    CHAPTER EDITING Select the Chapter Editing option as shown on the previous page. Select NEW using the Navigation (œ,ƒ) 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.
  • Page 50: Disc Operation (Disc Op) Button

    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 (¦,‹) buttons to select the desired icon, then press the ENTER button to select it.
  • Page 51: Troubleshooting Guide

    Check the following before requesting service: SYMPTOM GENERAL No power. Power on, but unit not functioning properly. No picture. No sound. The playback picture is poor. The Search feature is not working. The picture is not fitting properly. The remote control is not working. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE POSSIBLE CAUSE AC cord unplugged.
  • Page 52 WWW.MEMOREXELECTRONICS.COM OR CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE AT PLEASE KEEP ALL PACKAGING MATERIAL FOR AT LEAST 90 DAYS IN CASE YOU NEED TO RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO YOUR PLACE OF PURCHASE OR MEMOREX. FOR PARTS AND ACCESSORIES, CONTACT FOX INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-321-6993.
  • Page 53: 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. •...
  • Page 54: Specifications

    Power Requirements...AC120V, 60Hz Power Consumption...35W (approx. 5 W when set to Standby mode) Weight ...11.3 Lbs Dimensions ...16.875 (L) x 12.375 (W) x 2.5 (H) inches Weight and dimensions are approximate. Signal System ...NTSC/PAL Operating Temperature ...+5° to +35°C Operating Humidity Range...5% to 90% (no condensation) Discs Played: DVD-VIDEO Disc 12cm single-sided, single layer...
  • Page 55 Memcorp, Inc. Weston, FL Printed in Hong Kong Visit our website at www.memorexelectronics.com...

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