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MD 80137
Digital DVD
Recorder and Player
User’s Manual
© 2004 Medion®. All rights reserved.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT IN OUTLET AND ENSURE PLUG IS FULLY INSERTED. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF CAUTION ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE DO NOT OPEN. PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This symbol warns the This symbol alerts the user u
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Caution READ THE SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS before operating your DVD video recorder and retain the instructions for future use. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS AND HEED ALL WARNINGS on the DVD video recorder and in this manual. Installation 1. The power supply of this DVD recorder is AC100~240V, 50/60Hz, please don’t use incorrect power outlets. If you are unsure of the power supply voltage, please ask your local electricity company. 2. For
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 10. The product should be placed well away from any heat source such as a radiator, heater, stove, or any electrical home appliance that produces heat. Operation/Cleaning 1. Keep your DVD video recorder away from strong magnetic objects. 2. Keep your DVD video recorder awayfrom humid locations, such as bathtub, sink, laundry, humid basement, or swimming pool. 3. Use only with accessories recommended by the manufacturer i
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Service 1. Do not attempt to fix this DVD video recorder yourself, please unplug it and contact Customer Care. 2. Make sure the technician uses manufacturer-recommended parts for replacement. Substitutions may cause fire, electrical shock, or other hazardous situations. 3. Be sure the technician performs a complete safety check to ensure your DVD video recorder can be operated safely. Laser Radiation 1. Please obey all operating instructions in this manual to avoi
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Grounding the Antenna System If an outside antenna is connected to this equipment, be sure the antenna system is grounded in order to provide some protection against voltage surges. Disc Use 1. Take out the disc as shown to the right. Hold the edge and center of the disc. Don’t touch the varnish side as this may damage the information on the disc. 1 2. Don’t put stickers or labels on the disc surface. This will cause a weight bias on the disc and lead to abnormal pl
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contents Contents Important Safety Instructions . . . . . .3 Basic Playback Functions . . . . . . . . .23 Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Preparation: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Primary Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Operation/Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Start Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Skip Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Lase
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contents General Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Recording from External Devices . . .42 Entering the Setup Menu . . . . . . . .33 Recording from a DV Camcorder . . .42 How to Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Editing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Protect and Unprotect Title . . . . . .43 Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Protect and Unprotect Disc . . . .
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preface ThankYou… …for Choosing This Product! Welcome to the latest in television technology. Your new DVD recorder features easy-to- use, on-screen menus and closed caption capabilities - all in a space-saving design. Quite simply, you’ve selected one of the best products in its class. We are proud to offer a DVD recorder that will bring you convenient, dependable service and enjoyment for years to come. This manual is provided to help you set up your DVD recorder and take advantage of its ma
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preface Compatibility •Recordable Disc Types This unit can record to DVD+R and DVD+RW discs. Recorded discs may not be playable on all conventional DVD players. •Playable Disc and Media Types DVD Video, SVCD, DVD+RW, DVD+R, CD-R, DVD-RW, DVD-R, CD-RW, Audio CD, MP3, and JPEG. Recommendations for Optimal Picture Quality The unit is a precision device which is manufactured with highly accurate technology. Fingerprints or friction on the disc will affect reading from the laser pickup lens, and it w
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panels and connections Panels and Connections Front Panel VIDEO:Composite video in for recording from external video equipment such as a camcorder. AUDIO L/R:Standard stereo sound connections for recording from external equipment such as a camcorder. “L” stands for “left” and “R” stands for “right”. Rear panel 1. POWER CORD SOCKET. 2. ANTENNA:connectcable or TVantenna to “IN” and your TV to “OUT”. 3. VIDEO IN / AUDIO IN: These jacks are the same as the ones on the front of your DVD recorder. Use
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panels and connections Basic (Composite) Connection Please unplug all devices from the power outlet before making or changing connections. This chart shows the basic connections necessary for using your DVD recorder with a TV. Other types of connections are shown on the following pages. Before you get started, we recommend that you assess all of the equipment that you would like to connect and review the following pages closely. 12 MD 80137 Digital DVD Recorder and Player User’s Manual
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panels and connections This DVD recorder is equipped with a standard composite (AV) video connection, S-Video connection, and component (YPBPR/ YCBCR) video input. Component provides the best picture signal, but is not available on all TVs. S-Video provides excellent quality, but not as good as component. Composite video provides good video quality, but it is not as good as S-Video or component. Choose the best way to connect devices depending on your particular equipment. For a basic (composit
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panels and connections Other TV Connections S-Video and Component Video connections carry only the video signal, not audio. To hear sound when using either of these connections, you will also need to make a separate audio connection. You can do this by connecting the red and white portions of the AV cable but NOT the yellow portion. This will play stereo sound through your TV (if your TV is capable of producing stereo sound). You can also follow the instructions on the following pages to connect
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panels and connections 1 S-Video There are 2 sets of S-Video connectors for connection with a TV, monitor, VCR or other device. Connect one end of the S-Video cable to the S-Video out connection on the back of the DVD recorder, and connect the other end to the S-Video in jack on your TV. 2 Component Video Connect the component cable (green, blue, and red connectors) to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT on the rear panel of the DVD recorder and the corresponding component video in connections on your telev
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panels and connections AV Amplifier/Receiver Connection You must use The following connections are shown as an example only. Please choose the correct the correct audio connections for your equipment. For example, you should use either an analog or a settings to avoid loud digital audio connection – not both. If you are using a digital connection, you should noise from your use either optical or coaxial – not both. speakers. Please refer to Audio Setup on Digital Audio page 34. 1a For an optical
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panels and connections Connect to Other Video Inputs Connect a DV Camcorder To record from a DV camcorder, connect the AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT from the DV camcorder to the DVD recorder’s AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT on the front panel. Connect a VCR or DVD Player To record from a VCR or general DVD player, connect the AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT from the VCR or general DVD player to the AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT of the DVD recorder. Do not connect your DVD recorder to a VCR and then connect the VCR to the TV. This will produce
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panels and connections Tips 1. Most cables and AV connectors on your equipment follow a standard color code. Observing this color code can be very helpful when connecting your AV equipment. 2. We have provided many different options for audio and video connections so that you can choose the best for your needs. However, you only need one video connection and one audio connection between your DVD recorder and your TV. 3. If your antenna/CATV connection is attached to your DVD recorder, and your
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control buttons and display Control Buttons and Display Front Panel Buttons 1. STANDBY/ON: Puts the unit in and out of standby mode. 2. OPEN/CLOSE : Opens and closes disc tray. 3. PREV : Jump to the previous chapter. 4. STOP : Stop playback/recording. 5. PLAY : Plays the current disc. 6. PAUSE : Pause normal playback or pause recording. 7. NEXT : Jump to the next chapter. 8. RECORD : Record currently playing channel/video. 9. DISC TRAY 10. DISPLAY WINDOW: Shows current status of DVD recorde
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control buttons and display Remote Control Before using the remote control, put 2 AAA batteries into the battery compartment. Please make sure the +/- terminals are placed correctly, following the instructions printed in the battery compartment. Point the remote control at the remote receiver on the DVD recorder. 20 MD 80137 Digital DVD Recorder and Player User’s Manual
