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DRAFT OWNER'S MANUAL DVD PLAYER/Hi-Fi VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER VRDVD4100BA ATTENTION If you purchase a universal remote control from your local retailer, please contact the remote manufacturer for the required programming code. TV/CABLE MODE SELECTION When shipped from the factory, the TV/CABLE menu option is set to the “CABLE”...
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The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle is CAUTION intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 1. READ INSTRUCTIONS All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated. 2. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. HEED WARNINGS All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 19. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE Unplug this unit from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the unit. c.
Features DVD/CD Player/Video Cassette Recorder • DVD/CD player with Video Cassette Recorder - Unique space saving design combines a DVD/CD player and a Hi-Fi Video cassette recorder. The DVD disc has much more capacity, but is the same size as the audio CD disc. Picture quality is higher than Super VHS.
Contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ........3 Disc playback operation ......... 23 Features ..............5 Disc ..............23 Contents ..............6 Setting setup language ........23 Parts and functions ..........7 Playback procedure .......... 24 Remote control ............8 Special playback ..........24 Power source ............
Parts and functions Front VCR/DVD mode selector button PLAY button Cassette Loading Slot STOP button OPEN/CLOSE button Disc tray EJECT button POWER CHANNEL VCR/DVD VIDEO IN L - AUDIO IN - R Display window POWER button DVD indicator Remote sensor AUDIO (L/R)/VIDEO IN jacks REW (Rewind) button REC button...
Remote control / Power source Inserting Batteries Open the battery Install two “AAA” batteries (not Replace the compartment compartment cover in the supplied), paying attention to the cover. direction of the arrow. polarity diagram in the battery compartment. Battery precautions The precautions below should be followed when using batteries in this device: 1.
Basic connections Antenna to DVD/VCR connection DVD/VCR to TV connection The DVD/VCR must be connected “between” the antenna and After you have connected the antenna to the DVD/VCR, you the TV. First, disconnect the antenna from the TV and connect must connect the DVD/VCR to the TV.
CABLE TV connections Many cable companies offer services permitting reception of extra channels including pay or subscription channels. This DVD/ VCR has an extended tuning range and can be tuned to most cable channels without using a cable company supplied converter box, except for those channels which are intentionally scrambled.
Playback connections The exact arrangement you use to interconnect various video and audio components to the DVD/VCR is dependent on the model and features of each component. Check the Owner's Manual provided with each component for the location of video and audio inputs and outputs.
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Playback connections Connect to a Stereo Amplifier with Audio Output You can enjoy high quality audio by connecting the audio output to your amplifier. Connect the AUDIO OUT jacks to any line-level inputs (such as AUX, DVD, CD, etc.) of an audio amplifier. DVD/VCR Stereo Amplifier Audio (L) Output...
Setting up the VCR section Setting the video channel Setting the language To view playback of a recorded tape or DVD disc, or to You can choose from three different languages watch a program selected by the VCR's channel (English, French and Spanish) for the on-screen displays. selector, the TV must be set to channel 3 or 4 (video channel).
Setting up the VCR section Press SET + or – to select your time zone, then press Auto clock setting ENTER. The Auto clock function will automatically set the built- in clock (Month, Day, Year and Time) when the DVD/ ATLANTIC GMT –...
Setting up the VCR section Manual clock setting Automatic memory tuning The VCR can receive a maximum of 181 channels by You must set the date and time manually for Timer presetting the channels into memory. Recordings, ON/OFF Timer and Daylight Saving Time if the Auto clock process did not set them correctly.
Tape playback operation Loading and Unloading a cassette tape Cassette tape playback Use only video cassette tapes marked Load a prerecorded tape (When loading a cassette tape without the erase prevention tab, playback will start auto- Loading matically). Push the center of the tape until it is automatically retracted To start playback into the unit.
Tape playback operation Slow Motion ZERO RETURN function During playback press SLOW. This function makes tape-rewinding stop at the counter To return to playback: Press PLAY or SLOW. 00:00:00 position automatically. Slow tracking and vertical lock adjustment Press DISPLAY. If noise bars appear in the picture during slow motion, press The counter display shows the tape the TRK + or –...
Recording To stop recording Recording a TV program Press STOP to stop recording. Recording and viewing the same TV program. “ ” will appear on screen for about 4 seconds. Load a cassette tape with the erase prevention tab intact. The unit will automatically turn on.
Recording One-touch Timer Recording (OTR) Timer recording Timer recording can be programmed on-screen with the The One-touch Timer Recording feature provides a remote control. The built-in timer allows automatic simple and convenient way to make a timed recording. unattended recording of up to 8 programs within 1 month. Example: One-touch Timer Recording for 30 minutes.
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Recording Timer recording special case Confirmation / Cancellation of the Timer recording Weekly (e.g. WKL-TU: each Tuesday) or daily (e.g. MO-SA: Monday to Saturday) Timer recording. If the Timer has been activated, press TIMER REC to Follow the procedure of timer recording on the previous page. deactivate the Timer.
Advanced function of VCR section Stereo recording and playback Duplicating a video tape The VHS Hi-Fi audio system permits high fidelity record- If you connect the VCR to another VCR or camcorder, you ing of MTS STEREO TV broadcasts. can duplicate a previously recorded tape. Make all connections before turning on the power.
Disc playback operation Disc Setting setup language This unit applies to DVD discs from Region 1 or Region ALL. The setup language can be selected. The loaded Disc (DVD, Audio-CD and MP3-CD) will be recog- nized automatically. Press VCR/DVD to se- No disc The suitable Disc-formats are: DVD, CD-R and CD-RW.
Disc playback operation Playback procedure Special playback There may be a slight delay between pressing the button Press OPEN/CLOSE. and the function activation. The disc tray will open. Place a disc onto the tray. Fast Forward Playback Hold the disc, position it with the printed label side up, align Press F.FWD during normal playback.
Disc playback operation Locating desired scene Changing soundtrack language Use the title, chapter and time recorded on the disc to You can select the language when you play a multilingual locate the desired point to play back. disc. To check the title, chapter and time, press DISPLAY. (see Press AUDIO during playback.
Disc playback operation Press to select “Chapter” or “Title”. Changing angles In case of CD, at first press to select “Repeat” and then When playing back a disc recorded with multi-angle facility, press to select “Track” or “All”. you can change the angle that you are viewing the scene Audio-CD from.
Disc playback operation Press OPEN/CLOSE. Random playback (CD) The disc tray will open. Place a disc onto the tray. Press PLAY MODE in the stop mode. Play Mode Random Press PLAY or OPEN/CLOSE. The disc tray closes auto- Repeat matically. On the TV-screen, “Reading” will appear. Read- Press to select /Enter/Play Mode...
Advanced function of DVD section Temporary disabling of rating level Parental control by DVD disc Some discs are specified not suitable for children. Such discs can be prevented from play back with the unit. Depending on the DVD disc, the disc may try to Parental control setting temporarily cancel the rating level that you have set.
Advanced function of DVD section Setting language Setting the aspect ratio of TV screen You can select the language of the disc menu messages You can select the aspect ratio for your TV. of DVDs. Press SETUP in the stop mode. Press SETUP in the stop mode.
Advanced function of DVD section Setting on screen display Progressive scan On screen display can be switched on or off when you The unit supports the Progressive scanning system as press the DISPLAY button. well as the conventional interlaced scanning system. If your TV is equipped with component jacks which Press SETUP in the stop mode.
Language code list Enter the appropriate code number for the initial settings “Menu”, “Subtitle” and/or “Audio” (see page 29). Language Name Code Language Name Code Language Name Code Language Name Code Abkhazian 1112 Fiji 1620 Lingala 2224 Singhalese 2919 Afar 1111 Finnish 1619...
Problems and troubleshooting Use the following check list for troubleshooting when you have problems with your unit. Consult your local dealer or service outlet if problems persist. Be sure all connections are properly made when using with other units. SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS PAGE DVD/VCR...
Problems and troubleshooting / Video head cleaning SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS PAGE No 4:3 (16:9) picture. • The setup does not match your TV. No on-screen display. • Select Display On. No surround sound. • The setup does not match your stereo system. The unit or remote operation key is •...
Specifications GENERAL Power supply: AC 120V 60Hz Power consumption: Operation: 18W Stand by: 2W Weight: 7.7 lbs (3.5 kg) Dimensions: Width : 16-15/16 inches (430 mm) Height : 3-7/8 inches (99 mm) Depth : 8-15/16 inches (227 mm) Inputs/Outputs: Video: In: 1 Vp-p/75 ohms Out: 1 Vp-p/75 ohms Audio:...
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limited WARRANTY DVD PLAYER / VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER COMBINATION UNIT ORION warrants this product to be free from manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use and conditions for a period of ninety (90) days from date of original purchase in the United States only. Should service be necessary under this warranty for any reason due to a manufacturing defect or malfunc- tion during the first ninety (90) day period from date of original purchase, ORION will provide carry-in repair service at an ORION authorized Independent Service Center at no charge.
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