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Orion DVD/VCR-855 Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
DVD Player + Video Cassette Recorder
DVD/VCR-855
Please read this manual carefully before connecting your DVD+VCR and operating it
for the first time.
Keep the manual in a safe place for future reference.
English
- Region code of DVD/Video player for home is region "5" or
ALL. In inserting a disc with other region code, it does not
operate. Please only use a disc with region code 5 or ALL.
-
is a 'DO NOT' mark. If this mark is displayed in operating
the product, please wait for a while, then use it. If "
NOT" mark continues to be displayed in pressing a button
after that, it means the button does not function in the
currently played disc.
- Press a product button on the REMOTE then use the product.
• DVD operation : [DVD] button
• Video operation : [VCR] button
GB
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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL English DVD Player + Video Cassette Recorder DVD/VCR-855 - Region code of DVD/Video player for home is region “5” or ALL. In inserting a disc with other region code, it does not operate. Please only use a disc with region code 5 or ALL.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Product Information DVD Operation Playing a desired scene ..........36 Important Safeguards ............. 2 Confirming the current PLAY mode on screen ..40 Advantages of This Product Are ........ 5 Selecting an AUDIO language, SUBTITLE language Read Carefully before Using ......... 6 and 3D AUDIO ...............

  • Page 3: Important Safeguards

    Important Safeguards The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, CAUTION within an equilateral triangle, is intended to RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK alert the user to the presence of uninsulated DO NOT OPEN “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC to constitute a risk of electric shock.
  • Page 4 Important Safeguards This set has been designed and manufactured to assure with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven personal safety. Improper use can result in electric surfaces may cause the product and cart shock or fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated in combination to overturn.
  • Page 5 Important Safeguards 13 LIGHTNING only those controls that are covered by the For added protection for this unit during a operating instructions. Improper adjustment of lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and other controls may result in damage and will unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the often require extensive work by a qualified wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable...

  • Page 6: Advantages Of This Product Are

    Advantages of This Product Are ..• DVD, VCD, CD, CD-R(MP3), CD-RW, VHS • Selective Play (DVD/VCD/CD) • Watching DVD for recording broadcast You can select and play the desired title / chapter • Integrated remote control (VCR, DVD) of DVD and track of Video CD/CD in STOP •...

  • Page 7: Read Carefully Before Using

    Read Carefully before Using Cautions in use of DVD-Video player are described and maintenance every 1,000 hours of use by below. technical engineers. • For checking, contact your dealer or your Please read carefully before using a DVD-Video player. nearest service center. Installation place and handling Checking and Replacement of Antenna •...

  • Page 8: Identification Of Controls

    Identification of Controls Main body (front panel) ) 1 2 345 & * ! POWER (STANDBY/ON) button 1 OPEN/CLOSE Tray button Use to power the device on/off if AC power supply 2 REWIND button is connected. Use to rewind currently being played videotape or @ Place to insert videotape disc;...
  • Page 9 Identification of Controls Operation Display Window - RECORDING MODE - - REPEAT MODE - Repeat one chapter [DVD] Timer Recording Standby Repeat track [VCD] Repeat title [DVD] Timer Recording Error Repeat ALL [VCD] Repeat a defined period Recording in Progress from A [DVD, VCD] Repeat a defined period...
  • Page 10 Identification of Controls Main body (Rear Panel) & ! POWER CORD ^ Connection to ANTENNA Cable It is a jack for supplying power to the unit. & Connection to TV Connect to outlet in a wall. * EURO AV1 Jack @ EURO AV2/DECODER Jack # VIDEO OUTPUT Jack $ AUDIO OUTPUT Jack...

  • Page 11: Remote Control Battery Installation

    Identification of Controls Accessories Instruction Remote control 2 Batteries RF cable Manual • To purchase accessories or not supplied parts additionally, contact your nearest dealer or service center. But, instruction manual is not sold additionally. Instructions in using REMOTE • Operate remote control within 7m from the unit. •...

  • Page 12: Remote Control

    Remote Control [DVD] OPEN/CLOSE button, [VCR] EJECT button @ VCR SELECT button [DVD, VCR] NUMBER button, [VCR] TRACKING -/+ button $ SYSTEM button (This button is not available for this set) % SETUP button “ [DVD, VCR] MOVE/SELECT in OSD, [VCR] Channel Up/Down button...

  • Page 13: Setting Up Your Player

    Setting up your player Before you start, unplug all the equipment from the mains supply. (Option 1) - Connecting your player through RF lead Television 200-240V~, Aerial 50/60 Hz The type of aerial you should use, depends on local interference and how far you are from the transmitter.

  • Page 14: Connecting Your Player Through Extra Equipment (Satellite System)

    Connecting your player through extra equipment (satellite system) Before you start, unplug all the equipment from the mains supply. (Option 1) - Connecting your player through RF lead Television Aerial 200-240V~, 50/60 Hz Back view of your player Satellite You can use this connection if your player has two scart sockets. This will improve sound and picture quality when you are recording from satellite.

  • Page 15: Connecting Your Player To The Hi-Fi System

    Connecting your player to the Hi-Fi system Before you start, unplug all the equipment from the mains supply. Option 1 Television Aerial Hi-Fi 200-240V~, Plug a phone cable into the 50/60 Hz “Audio L/R” sockets on the back panel and into the audio sockets on any audio amplifier, if needed.

  • Page 16: How To Connect Your Player To Another Player

    How to connect your player to another player Before you start, unplug all the equipment from the mains supply. How to connect First player 200-240V~, 50/60 Hz Second player 1) Insert the tape you wish to record on into the first player and press [INPUT] until “AV1” appears on the front display.

  • Page 17: Connecting Dolby Digital Amp With Digital Audio Out Jack

    Connecting Dolby Digital Amp with Digital Audio Out Jack How to connect REAR PANEL OF DVD-VIDEO CONNECTING CABLE (Not supplied) (L) AUDIO IN (R) Home Theater Receiver with Dolby Digital decoding capability Select either COAXIAL or OPTICAL to connect to amp of Dolby Digital. ** If you want to know about “Dolby Digital”, please refer to [About DVD] in 55-56p.

  • Page 18: 2Nd Scart Socket

    2nd scart socket 2nd scart socket If your video has the AV2 output, shown in the diagram below, you can connect other equipment as seen on pages 13-16. 2nd scart INPUT ONLY INPUT+OUTPUT When connecting other equipment please refer to their manuals for further information. This video manual recommends the set up as shown on page 13.

  • Page 19: Initial Installation

    Initial Installation Switch the TV on. You can also start "AUTO SET" in the SETUP "PR PRESET" "AUTO SET". To tune in new stations (manual tuning) and to enter station names see page 25-26. Setting up the player LANGUAGE SET You should see this picture the first time you switch on the TV ENGLISH and player.

  • Page 20: Setting Time And Date

    Setting time and date Setting time and date Press [VCR] button on the remote control to change into VCR Mode and follow the procedure below. Call the player’s "SETUP", CLOCK SET choose "VCR SETUP", then "CLOCK SET". TIME - - : - - DATE - - / - - /- - - - 0-9:SETUP (HOUR) :CORRECT SETUP:END...

  • Page 21: Osd On & Off / Output Select

    OSD ON & OFF OSD (On Screen Display) ON & OFF This player is set to “OSD (On Screen Display) ON” mode before shipping and you can change it to OFF mode. Call the player’s "SETUP". SETUP TIMER PROGRAM PR PRESET VCR SETUP TAPE CONTROL PR+/-:SELECT...

  • Page 22: Dvd Playback

    DVD Playback Press [ ] button to power on. Press [DVD] button of REMOTE to change into DVD mode. Press [OPEN/CLOSE] button to open the disc tray. Place a disc firmly on the disc tray, making its label look upward. Insert the disc and press [OPEN/CLOSE] button to close the tray.

  • Page 23: Vcr Playback

    VCR Playback Press [ ] button to power on. Press [VCR] button of remote control to change into VCR mode. Insert the desired tape. If you want to playback it, press [PLAY/PAUSE] button. When the operational status is flickering or poor, adjust it with [TRACKING +/-] button.

  • Page 24: Recording

    Recording To Record With VCR Press [ ] button to power on. • Press [VCR] button of remote control to change into VCR mode. Insert a recordable tape. Insert a tape with recording tab. With [CHANNEL], [NUMBER] and [INPUT] buttons, select the desired broadcasting channel or external input unit to record.
  • Page 25 Recording To Copy From DVD To Videotape Insert the desired DVD disc. When it is a DVD disc with copy protect function, you can’t copy it. Insert a recordable tape. Press [REC] button during playing of DVD. DVD plays and VCR starts recording. If you press STOP [ ] button in DVD mode, DVD and VCR will stop at the same time.

  • Page 26: Tuning In New Stations

    Tuning in New Stations The TV and player are switched on. To see the picture from your player, press the input or AV (Audio/Video) button on the TV. Tuning To complete the set-up of your video recorder when the PR PRESET AUTO SET auto set has not stored all of the channels or when you wish MANUAL SET...
  • Page 27 Tuning in New Stations Station names If your player is showing no station name or is showing a station name incorrectly, you can correct this. Call this menu (just see the previous page), MANUAL SET if it isn't displayed. STANDARD RECEPTION AERIAL AUTOSEARCH...
  • Page 28 Tuning in New Stations Sorting programme locations If the location numbers used for programmes stored in your TV and player are different, you can change them on the player. To do this, move the stations to the right numbers, until they are arranged the way you want. PR ALIGN Call the player’s "SETUP", PR01ARD...

  • Page 29: Timer Recording

    Timer Recording For timer recordings, clock, date, and stations must be set correctly. Load a cassette with its safety tab in place and with sufficient free space for the recording. Normal timer recording Call the player’s "SETUP", choose "TIMER PROGRAM". HOW OFTEN DO YOU WANT TO RECORD THIS PROGRAM? Decide if you want to record "ONCE", "WEEKLY"...
  • Page 30 Timer Recording Timer Review – changing and erasing Call the player’s "SETUP", TIMER PROGRAM START END DATE choose "TIMER PROGRAM". 21:20 22:20 16/08 18:10 20:30 22/08 -- : -- -- : -- -- / -- -- : -- -- : -- -- / -- -- : -- -- : -- -- / -- -- : --...

  • Page 31: More Functions

    More Functions The counter counts in real time from the point you load the cassette. This does not have to be its beginning! The counter does not count unrecorded parts of the tape. If you rewind beyond the zero position, the counter counts in negative values (e.g. – 0:01:15). Clock / counter display Each time you press [DISPLAY] button, STOP SP...

  • Page 32: Auto Repeat

    More Functions Accessing counter zero position The player will wind to the position 0:00:00 and stop. GO TO ZERO 0:02:13 Resetting the counter to zero Reset the counter. COUNTER RESET 0:00:00 16 : 9 Wide Screen Format Playing back / Recording You can play and record the program of 16:9 Wide-Screen format with this player .

  • Page 33: Child Lock

    More Functions Child lock Press the [ ] button for about 5 seconds. No buttons of front panel can be operated now and LOCK INDICATOR (“ ”) will be displayed on window display. Keep your remote control in a safe place. To release child lock, press any button of the remote control.
  • Page 34 More Functions The player machine records the complete sound signal transmitted by the TV station. On the mono VCR, you will hear the normal mono sound. The Hi-Fi system In addition to the normal mono sound track of VHS video recorders, your player machine is equipped with a high-quality Hi-Fi sound system.

  • Page 35: Connections And Copying

    Connections and Copying If you are using a SCART cable, select the AV input on the TV to see the picture from the player. If you are not using a SCART cable, select the button number on the TV reserved for video input to see the picture from the player.
  • Page 36 Connections and Copying Switch off all components when connecting or disconnecting cables. Copying To copy to your player from another video machine, connect the two machines with a cable Other VCR between their EURO AV (SCART) sockets and Decoder for Pay-TV select as programme "AV 1/AV 2"...

  • Page 37: Playing A Desired Scene

    Playing a desired scene To skip scenes in a disc To move to next chapter (or track), press [√√ NEXT] button. The current chapter (or track) moves to the next chapter (or track). Press [ œœPREV] button. The current scene moves to the previous chapter (or track) or first scene of current chapter (or track).
  • Page 38 Playing desired scene Repeating a defined period Each time you press [REPEAT] button in playback mode, repeat playback starts as below. - DVD - - VCD - - CD/MP3 - Repeat one C H A P T E R T R A C K Repeat all T I T L E A L L...
  • Page 39 Playing desired scene Searching DVD with a title number, a chapter number or a time If you want to search with a title number, press current title number [SEARCH] button one time. It shows current and total title numbers. Please enter 0 0 1 / 0 0 3 the new title number to be searched using the total title...
  • Page 40 Playing desired scene Searching VCD with a track or track time If you want to search with a track number, press [SEARCH] button one time. current track number In case of PBC OFF, the screen like the right figure appears. It shows current and total track 0 0 1 / 0 1 3 numbers.

  • Page 41: Confirming The Current Play Mode On Screen

    Confirming the current PLAY mode on screen Confirming the current DVD disc mode While in playing, press [DISPLAY] button. It shows the current disc mode. If you want to change the mode, select the item with up/down ( …† ) cursor and enter the new settings with [number], [ ] or [ ] button.
  • Page 42 Confirming the current PLAY mode on screen Confirming the current VCD disc mode While in playing, press [DISPLAY] button. It shows the current disc mode. If you want to change the mode, select the item with up/down ( ) cursor and enter …†...

  • Page 43: Selecting An Audio Language, Subtitle Language And 3D Audio

    Selecting an AUDIO language, SUBTITLE language and 3D AUDIO Selecting an audio language The user may select an audio language and subtitle language if a disc includes Multi-language. Keep pressing [AUDIO] button till the user’s preferred language appears in A certain disc playback mode.

  • Page 44: Selecting Zoom And Multi Angle

    Selecting ZOOM and Multi Angle Using a zoom function The user can enlarge the current screen about 2 or 4 times. Keep pressing [ZOOM] button till the preferred zoom appears. Every time the user presses [ZOOM] button, a zoom magnification changes 2 times (X2) •...

  • Page 45: About Mp3 , Jpg And Mpg Discs

    About MP3, CDDA, JPG and MPG discs Playing a disc containing MP3 or CDDA files This unit will play MP3 or CDDA files recorded on CD-R and CD-RW discs. Turn on your television and select the channel assigned to this DVD player. Press the DVD open [OPEN/CLOSE] button, the disc tray opens.
  • Page 46 About MP3, JPG and MPG discs Repeat playback mode. MUSIC > MP3 Every time you press [REPEAT], repeat √ 001/018 0:00:34 / 0:03:59 Repeat one playback mode changes as follows: Repeat LIST PROGRAM Repeat all Random 1. 01(musicfamily.i Or select by pressing [√...
  • Page 47 About MP3, JPG and MPG discs Playing a disc containing JPG (PHOTO) files This unit will play JPG files recorded on CD-R and CD-RW discs. Select the desired folder. PICTURE > JPG 000/000 0:00:00 / 0:00:00 Move the cursor to the desired LIST PREVIEW folder by pressing […†] and...
  • Page 48 About MP3, JPG and MPG discs Playing a disc containing MPG (MOVIE) files This unit will play MPG files recorded on CD-R and CD-RW discs. Select the desired folder. MOVIE 0/00 0:00:00 / 0:00:00 Move the cursor to the desired LIST PREVIEW folder by pressing […†] and...

  • Page 49: Displaying Menus In A Disc

    Displaying menus in a disc To display menus in a disc If a disc includes menus, the user may use them. Press [MENU] button. • In case of a DVD disc, it shows menus in the disc. Also they are different according to discs.

  • Page 50: Language Setup

    Language Setup A user can set OSD language, Audio, Subtitle and Disc Menu. While STOP or RESUME STOP, press [SETUP] ENGLISH button. AUDIO AUTO SUBTITLE DISC MENU AUTO “OSD” means “On Screen Display”. Selecting a OSD language. ENGLISH AUDIO RUSSIAN Select a OSD language to be displayed on DVD SUBTITLE CZECH...
  • Page 51 Language Setup Selecting Disc Menu language. ENGLISH Set your preferred DISC MENU language with AUDIO FRENCH SUBTITLE SPANISH [ENTER]. If the DISC MENU language is set and DISC MENU GERMAN recorded on the DISC, it is automatically played ITALIAN DUTCH in the set language every time it is played.

  • Page 52: Video Setup

    Video Setup A user can set up a connected TV condition and screen. While STOP or RESUME STOP, press TV ASPECT 4:3 LB [SETUP] button. Selecting TV Aspect. TV ASPECT 4:3 LB Set your preferred TV ASPECT ratio with 4:3 PS [ENTER] button.

  • Page 53: Audio Setup

    Audio Setup A user may select audio menu according to a user’s speaker set. While STOP or Resume STOP, press DIGITAL OUT BITSTREAM [SETUP] button. DYNAMIC RANGE Select a Digital Output. Set audio output to coaxial or optical. You DIGITAL OUT BITSTREAM DYNAMIC RANGE LPCM...

  • Page 54: Others Setup

    Others Setup While STOP or RESUME STOP, press [SETUP] button. SCREEN SAVER DEFAULTS RESET PARENTAL 8 ADULT PASSWORD Select character display window. Select "On" to make OSD (On Screen Display) SCREEN SAVER DEFAULTS language displayed in screen. PARENTAL PASSWORD Select screensaver. If bright scenes continue to be displayed in SCREEN SAVER DEFAULTS...
  • Page 55 Others Setup Changing a password. To change your password, move the cursor SCREEN SAVER DEFAULTS to “PASSWORD” and press [√]. PARENTAL Enter a current password. PASSWORD INPUT PASSWORD - - - - CANCEL Then enter a new password and press [ENTER].

  • Page 56: About Dvd

    About DVD Playable Disc • DVD, Video CD(Version 1.1, 2.0), S-VCD and Audio CD Disc type Playable Restriction Possible Region number 5 or Region number All Video CD Possible Version 1.0/1.1/2.0, SVCD Possible PCM or dts CD-ROM Possible MP3 File CD-R Possible Video-CD/CD/CD-ROM (MP3 File)
  • Page 57 About DVD This is recorded on a Video CD 2.0, Video CD 3.0 and SVCD. The scenes or information to be viewed (or listened to) can be selected interactively with the TV monitor by looking at the menu shown on the TV monitor.

  • Page 58: Basic Information About Vcr And Videotape

    Basic information about VCR and Videotape Terms related with VCR Automatic fine tuning, a circuit that automatically adjusts TV reception to optimum condition. CABLE Cable television. Index Search A feature of this VCR that automatically records an index each time recording begins. It helps you locate a particular segment of the tape quickly and easily.

  • Page 59: Before Doubting About Troubles (Vcr)

    Before doubting about troubles (VCR) Symptom Checks • “Power On” does not work. Please check whether a power plug is inserted in an electric outlet. • It does not work even in “Power On”. Please check whether a videotape is inserted in. Try to insert a plug again.
  • Page 60 Before doubting about troubles (VCR) Symptom Checks • Recording a TV program is For recording, you should use videotape with a tab. impossible. Please check whether a channel is fixed on video. If not, you have to turn it into “TV” by pressing “INPUT” button. Please check whether the timer recording info is right.

  • Page 61: Before Doubting About Troubles (Dvd)

    Before doubting about troubles (DVD) Symptom Checks • The recorder does not play. If a DVD is from overseas, it may not be played. Please check a DVD’s region code whether it has the relative region code 5 or All. Please check whether a DVD is inserted in a right direction.

  • Page 62: Specifications

    Specifications Power 200-240V~, 50/60Hz Consumed electricity Weight 4.6kg Dimension (W x H x D) 435mmx93mmx255mm(without foot) / 435mmx98mmx255mm(with foot) Operative temperature +5°C~40°C Installation condition Horizontal / Relative humidity under 80% Laser output 5mW (continuous wave max.) Wave length 635nm (DVD), 730nm (CD) Signal type PAL COLOR Antenna Input/output...

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