8.4" tft display portable dvd player with remote control (94 pages)
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MVD4543 Suffix A User’s Guide DVD/CD/VCD/MP3/PHOTO CD Player and Video Cassette Recorder Before operating this product, please read these instructions completely.
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. This Caution Marking is located at the bottom enclosure of the unit. The symbol for class II (Double Insulation) CAUTION:...
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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.
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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.
PRECAUTIONS TO OBTAIN A CLEAR PICTURE: DVD: The DVD player is a high technology, precision device. If the optical pick-up lens and disc drive parts are dirty or worn down, the picture quality becomes poor. To...
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.
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 in the Battery Compartment. Reversed batteries may cause damage to the device.
CONNECTING THE UNIT TO A TV USING THE AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT JACKS (FOR DVD AND VCR) CONNECTING THE UNIT TO A TV USING THE S-VIDEO OUTPUT JACK (FOR DVD ONLY) NOTES: • If your TV has a Component input, connect the player with the Component cable as described on the following page for best results.
CONNECTING THE UNIT TO A TV USING THE Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr JACKS NOTES FOR CONNECTING: • Set the VIDEO OUT Option (on the GENERAL Menu Page) to YUV if using the Component Video Out jack. • Your TV must have Y, Pb, Pr or Y, Cb, Cr Input jacks. •...
CONNECTING THE UNIT TO A HOME THEATER SYSTEM NOTES FOR CONNECTING TO A HOME THEATER SYSTEM: • If your TV has a Component input, connect the unit with the component cable for best results, otherwise use the S-Video or Video OUT jack on the unit. •...
CONNECTING THE UNIT TO A TV USING THE AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT JACKS 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. •...
OUTDOOR VHF/UHF ANTENNA CONNECTION Follow the instructions for the type of antenna system you intend to use. If using Cable TV (CATV), see bottom of page. Combination VHF/UHF Antenna (Single 75 ohm cable or 300 ohm twin-lead wire) VHF/UHF 75 Ohm Connect the 75 ohm cable from combination VHF/UHF antenna to the antenna jack.
CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL UNIT TO THIS PLAYER (USING THE REAR A/V JACKS) CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL UNIT TO THIS PLAYER (USING THE FRONT A/V JACKS) NOTES: • When connecting, refer to the owner’s manual of the external unit, as well as this manual. •...
ABOUT DISCS The region number for this player is: See the following page for information regarding region numbers. PLAYABLE DISCS: The following discs can be played back on this player: KODAK PICTURE CD When playing an MP3, the selected file will appear in the display and will list the folders/tracks. MP3 is the abbreviation of “MPEG1 Audio Layer 3”.
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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.
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. While in the DVD mode (DVD button pressed first), enter the SETUP MENU by pressing the SETUP button 1.
GENERAL SETUP MENU: Select General and then select the desired option using the Navigation (√,®,π,†) buttons to navigate through the menus/screens and press the OK button to select. TV DISPLAY NORMAL/PS: Pan Scan. Select when the unit is connected to a conventional TV.
SPEAKER SETUP MENU: Select 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. DOWNMIX Sets the Audio Output mode. LT/RT: Select to hear the sound in theatrical downmix mode.
PREFERENCE MENU (this menu cannot be accessed if a disc is inserted): Select Preference and then select the desired option using the Navigation (√,®,π,†) buttons to navigate through the menus/screens and press the OK button to select. AUDIO Select the language the DVD will be played back in (ENGLISH, FRENCH, SPANISH, GERMAN, JAPANESE).
TVG (TV GUARDIAN) TVGuardian This product supports TVGuardian objectionable language in your home. ® This product supports TVGuardian Foul Language Filtering Technology, offering your family the very best control of objectionable language in your home. HOW IT WORKS How it works TVGuardian (TVG ) filters out objectionable language.
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TVGuardian Setup Menu ® Modes ® Off...No filtering Tolerant ..Filters only the most offensive foul language Moderate ...Increased standards for language filtering Strict...Filters out all common offensive language 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.
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 pressing the SETUP button 1. Use the Navigation (√,®,π,†) buttons 2 to navigate through the menus/screens and press the OK button 3 to select the highlighted option.
TO SET THE TIMER PROGRAMMING 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 menu.
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;...
SETTING THE CHANNEL MENU 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. TO AUTO PRESET CHANNELS: To automatically program all strong stations in, scroll to Auto Preset using the Navigation (†) button 1.
SETTING THE LANGUAGE 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. When finished, press the OK button and the language will be set.
SETTING THE GO TO ZERO SEARCH 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.
INDEX SEARCH + 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.
INDEX NUMBER SEARCH 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.
SETTING THE VCR OPTIONS 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. Press the Navigation (†) button 1 to select Auto Power Off.
LOADING Push the center of the tape until it is automatically retracted into the VCR. AUTOMATIC POWER ON The VCR will turn on automatically. 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, then press the PLAY/PAUSE ®P button to start tape playback.
TO START PLAYBACK 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.
TO REWIND THE TAPE RAPIDLY 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 TO VISUALLY SEARCH BACKWARD Press the Reverse Search √√...
TO VIEW ANOTHER PROGRAM WHILE RECORDING 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.
RECORDING A TV PROGRAM/EXTERNAL AV 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 Tab intact.
TO STOP RECORDING TEMPORARILY Press the PLAY/PAUSE ®P button to avoid recording unwanted material. Press the PLAY/PAUSE ®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. ONE-TOUCH RECORDING OTR is a simple and convenient way to make a timed recording without programming the Timer.
RECORDING FROM A DVD TO A CASSETTE IMPORTANT: 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 Tab intact.
DVD BASIC OPERATION (GENERAL) When “ ” appears while pressing a button, this means that the corresponding function cannot be performed either on the disc inserted, or in the selected MTS/AUDIO While playing a disc, you can cycle between the audio modes as follows: DVD Disc: Press the MTS/Audio button to cycle through the audio modes.
IMPORTANT NOTES: • “ ” 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, is dirty and/or damaged, or is not present at all, “NO DISC” will appear in the display. •...
SKIP 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. SLOW/F Use this feature to move the DVD in slow motion. During playback, press the SLOW/F button 1 to move the DVD forward in slow motion speeds of 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16 and resume normal playback.
DVD BASIC OPERATION (CONTINUED) TITLE/CHAPTER SEARCH Use this feature to directly go to a specific title and/or chapter. Press the SEARCH button 1 once. Press the Navigation (√,®) buttons 2 to select the Title (“TT”), then use the Number buttons 3 to select the desired title number (i.e. for number 5, press “0”, “5”).
DVD MENU 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. SUBTITLE MENU Press the SUBTITLE MENU button repeatedly to select a subtitle language, and to turn the subtitle menu on/off.
PLAYBACK OF AN MP3 DISC Press the POWER button to turn on the unit. After loading, the FOLDER/TRACK menu will appear on the TV screen. Press the NAVIGATION (π,†) buttons to select the desired folder/file. MP3 BASIC OPERATION While in the DVD mode (DVD button pressed first), press the OPEN/CLOSE button to open the disc tray, “OPEN”...
MP3 BASIC OPERATION (CONTINUED) SELECTING FOLDERS/TRACKS USING THE ) OR ( ) BUTTON During playback, simply press the NEXT n 1 or PREVIOUS o 2 button to select a track to be played. FORWARD®®/REVERSE √√ Each press of the Forward ®® 1 or Reverse √√ 2 Search button will increase the search as follows: 1st press: 2nd press:...
PLAYBACK OF A CD/VCD Press the POWER button to turn on the unit. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to close the disc tray. “CLOSE” will appear on the screen. After loading, playback will start automatically. SELECTING TRACKS/FILES USING THE NUMBER BUTTONS Press the Number buttons corresponding to the track number you would like to play, and the unit will playback the desired track automatically.
CD/VCD BASIC OPERATION (CONTINUED) FORWARD®®/REVERSE √√ Each press of the Forward ®® 1 or Reverse √√ 2 Search button will increase the search as follows: 1st press: 2nd press: 3rd press: 4th press: x 16 5th press: Resume Normal Playback IMPORTANT NOTE ON VCD REPEAT PLAYBACK: PBC must be Off to use Repeat playback with VCDs.
CD/VCD BASIC OPERATION (CONTINUED) PBC (VCD ONLY) When playing a VCD with PBC function, you can enjoy simple interactive software on your TV. The PBC Function will activate automatically if the VCD has this function. To turn off the PBC, press the PBC button 1 once. Press the NEXT n button 2 to go to the Track Selection Menu.
Press the POWER button to turn on the unit. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button 1 to close the disc tray. “LOADING” will appear on the TV screen. After loading, playback will start automatically. Press the NEXT (n) 2 or PREVIOUS (o) button 3 to skip through the pictures. The unit will playback all the pictures on the disc then the menu will appear on the TV screen.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (DVD SIDE) Check the following before requesting service: SYMPTOM GENERAL No 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.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (DVD SIDE) (CONTINUED) SYMPTOM 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.
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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. •...
VIDEO HEAD CLOGGING/CLEANING VIDEO HEAD CLOGGING The video heads are the means by which the VCR reads pictures from the tape during playback. In the unlikely event that the heads become dirty enough to be clogged, no picture will be played back. This can easily be determined if, during playback of a known good tape, there is good sound, but no picture (picture is extremely snowy).
Power Requirements ...AC120V, 60Hz Power Consumption...25W Weight...10 Lbs Dimensions ...17 (W) x 10.5 (D) x 4 (H) inches Weight and dimensions are approximate. Signal System ...NTSC/PAL Operating Temperature ...41° to 95° F Operating Humidity Range ...5% to 90% (no condensation) Discs Played: DVD-VIDEO Disc 12cm single-sided, single layer...
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