Zenith DVB318 OPERATING GUIDE

DV7832NXS_Zenith

Installation and Operating Guide | Warranty

Model Number | DVB318 | DVD Player

Warning: To reduce the risk of

electric shock, do not remove the cover or back of this product. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

Warning:

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to dripping or splashing water, rain, or moisture. Do not place objects filled with water such as vases, on the product.

WARNING

This digital video disc player employs a laser system. Use of controls, adjustments, or the performance of procedures other than those specified herein, may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

WARNING

To prevent direct exposure to laser beam, do not open the enclosure. Visible laser radiation may be present if open.

Warning: Never stare directly into

the laser beam.

WARNING:

Do not install this product in a confined space such as a bookcase or similar unit.

Caution: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert. Attention: Pour éviter les choc électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu’au fond.

FCC WARNING: This equipment may generate

or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made.

REGULATORY INFORMATION: FCC Part 15

This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the product is operated in a residential installation. This product generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this product does cause harmful interference to radio or TV reception, which can be determined by turning the product off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the product and receiver.

• Connect the product into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC COMPLIANCE: The responsible party for this

product’s compliance is: Zenith Electronics Corporation, 2000 Millbrook Drive, Lincolnshire, IL 60069, USA. Phone: 1-847-941-8000

SERIAL NUMBER:

Locate the serial number on the back of the unit. This number is only used on this unit. You should write in requested information below and retain this guide as a permanent record of your purchase.

Model No. ___DVB318____________________

Serial No. ______________________________

Date of Purchase_________________________

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Symbols used in this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

About the Symbol Display . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Notes on Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Handling Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Storing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Cleaning Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Types of Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Regional Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Glossary of Disc-related Terms . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Display Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Connections Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Remote Control Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Remote Control Battery Installation . . . . . . .9

Installation and Setup . . . . . . . . . .10

Player Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

DVD Player Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Video and Audio Connections to Your TV . .10 Audio Connection to Optional Equipment . .11

On-Screen Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Playback Status/Restrictions . . . . . . . . . . .12

Pre-operation Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

General Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Language Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

• Menu Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

• Disc Audio / Subtitle / Menu . . . . . . . . . . .13

Display Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

• Picture Aspect Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

• Picture Display Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Audio Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

• Dolby Digital / DTS / MPEG . . . . . . . . . . .14

• Sample Freq. (Frequency) . . . . . . . . . . . .14

• Dynamic Range Control (DRC) . . . . . . . .14

• Vocal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Others Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

• PBC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

• Auto Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Lock (Parental Control) Menu . . . . . . . . . . .15

• Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

• Password (Security Code) . . . . . . . . . . . .15

• Country Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

DVD or Video CD Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Playback Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

General Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Changing TITLEs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Changing CHAPTERs/TRACKs . . . . . . . . .16

Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame Playback

.17

Slow Motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Random . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Repeat A-B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

3D Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Time Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Changing the Audio Channel . . . . . . . . . .18

Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Marker Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Special DVD Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Checking the contents of DVD discs: Menus

.18

Title Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Disc Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Camera Angle(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Changing the Audio Language . . . . . . . .18

Subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Playing Audio CDs or MP3/WMA Discs . . . .19

Audio CD and MP3 / WMA Disc Features . .20

Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Changing Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Repeat Track/All/Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Random . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

3D Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Repeat A-B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Viewing JPEG Files on a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Slide Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Changing Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Still Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Programmed Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Repeat Programmed Track/All/Off . . . . . .22

Erasing a Track from Program List . . . . . .22

Erasing the Complete Program List . . . . . .22

Additional Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Last Scene Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Screen Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Video Mode Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Maintenance and Service . . . . . . . .24

Handling the Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

• When shipping the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

• Keeping the exterior surfaces clean . . . . .24

Cleaning the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Maintaining the Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Controlling VCRs, Cable Boxes (DBS) and TVs

. .26

Language Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Country Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover

To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner’s manual carefully and retain for future reference.

This manual provides information on the operation and maintenance of your DVD player. Should the unit require service, contact an authorized service center, see warranty.

Symbols used in this Manual

The lightning flash symbol alerts you to the presence of dangerous voltage within the product enclosure that may constitute a risk of electric shock.

The exclamation point alerts you to the presence of important operating and maintenance / servicing instructions.

Indicates hazards likely to cause harm to the user, the unit itself, or other material damage.

Note: Indicates special notes and operating features.

Tip: Indicates tips and hints for making the task easier.

A manual section whose title has one of the following symbols is only applicable to the disc represented by the symbol.

DVD-Video Discs

Video CDs

Audio CDs

MP3 Discs

WMA Discs

JPEG Files

About the Symbol Display

“ ” may appear on your TV display during operation and indicates that the function explained in this owner’s manual is not available on that specific DVD video disc.

Notes on Discs

Handling Discs

Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Hold the disc by the edges so that fingerprints do not get on the surface. Never stick paper or tape on the disc.

Storing Discs

After playing, store the disc in its case. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or sources of heat and never leave it in a parked car exposed to direct sunlight.

Cleaning Discs

Fingerprints and dust on the disc can cause poor picture quality and sound distortion. Before playing, clean the disc with a clean cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out.

Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static spray intended for older vinyl records.

JPEG

WMA

MP3

VCD

DVD

Introduction

Yes No

Introduction

Types of Playable Discs

DVD (8 cm / 12 cm disc)

Video CD (VCD) (8 cm / 12 cm disc)

Audio CD (8 cm / 12 cm disc)

In addition, this unit plays DVD -R / DVD ±RW, Kodak Picture CDs, and CD-R / CD-RWs that contain audio titles, MP3, WMA, and/or JPEG files.

Notes

• Depending on the conditions of the recording equipment or the CD-R/RW (or DVD -R/ ±RW) disc itself, some CD-R/RW (or DVD -R/ ±RW) discs cannot be played on the unit.

• Do not attach any seal or label to either side (the labeled side or the recorded side) of a disc.

• Do not use irregularly shaped CDs (e.g., heart-shaped or octagonal). The unit may malfunction.

Notes on DVDs and Video CDs

• Some playback operations of DVDs and Video CDs may be intentionally programmed by software manufacturers. This unit plays DVDs and Video CDs according to disc content designed by the software manufacturer, therefore some playback features may not be available or other functions may be added.

• Refer to the instructions supplied with each DVD and Video CD.

• Some DVDs made for business purposes may not be played on the unit.

Regional code

This DVD player is designed and manufactured for playback of region “1” encoded DVD software. This unit can play only DVD discs labeled “1” or “ALL”.

Notes on Regional Codes

• Each region of the world is assigned a DVD region code.

• Most DVD discs have a globe with one or more numbers in it clearly visible on the cover. This number must match your DVD player’s regional code or the disc cannot be played.

• If you try to play a DVD with a different region code from your player, the message “Check Regional Code” appears on the TV screen.

• Some DVD discs may not have a region code label even though their playback is prohibited by area limits.

Notes on Copyrights:

It is forbidden by law to copy, broadcast, show, broadcast via cable, play in public, or rent copyrighted material without permission. This product features the copy protection function developed by Macrovision. Copy protection signals are recorded on some discs. When recording and playing the pictures of these discs picture noise will appear. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Glossary of Disc-related Terms

DVD -R / DVD ±RW

DVD -R are two different standards for recordable DVD drives and discs. This format allows information to be recorded onto the DVD disc only once. DVD +RW and DVD -RW are two standards for re-writable media, meaning the DVD content can be erased and re-recorded. Single-sided discs can hold 4.38 Gigabytes and double-sided discs hold twice as much. There are no dual-layer, single-sided recordable discs.

VCD (Video CD)

A VCD holds up to 74 minutes (650 MB disc) or 80 minutes (700 MB disc) of MPEG-1 full-motion video along with quality stereo sound.

MPEG

MPEG is an international standard for video and audio compression. MPEG-1 is used in encoding video for VCD and provides for multichannel surround sound coding such as PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS, and MPEG audio.

MP3

MP3 is a popular compression format used for digital audio files that yields very high near-CD quality.

WMA

Windows media audio file. A type of coding / decoding developed by Microsoft Corp.

JPEG (Files)

Joint Pictures Expert Group. JPEG is a compressed file format that allows you to save images with no limit on the number of colors.

PBC: Playback Control (Video CD only)

Playback control is available for Video CD (VCD) version 2.0 disc formats. PBC allows you to interact with the system via menus, search functions, or other typical computer-like operations. Moreover, still pictures of high resolution can be played if they are included in the disc. Video CDs not equipped with PBC (Version 1.1) operate in the same way as audio CDs.

Title (DVDs only)

A title is generally a distinct section of a DVD disc. For example the main feature could be title 1, a documentary describing how the film was made could be title 2, and cast interviews could be title 3. Each title is assigned a reference number enabling you to locate it easily.

Chapter (DVDs only)

A chapter is a segment of a title such as a scene in a film or one interview in a series. Each chapter is assigned a chapter number, enabling you to locate the chapter you want. Depending on the disc, chapters may not be recorded.

Scene (VCD)

On a video CD with PBC (playback control) functions, moving pictures and still pictures are divided into sections called “scenes”. Each scene is displayed in the menu screen and assigned a scene number, enabling you to locate the scene you want. A scene is composed of one or several tracks.

Track

A distinct element of audiovisual information, such as the picture or sound track for a specific language (DVD), or a musical piece on a video or audio CD. Each track is assigned a track number, enabling you to locate the track you want. DVD discs allow one track of video (some with multiple angles) and perhaps several tracks of audio.

Introduction

Indicates current player function: Playback, Pause, etc.

ANGLE active

DVD inserted

CD Audio CD inserted

VCD Video CD inserted

MP3 MP3 disc inserted

TITLE Indicates current title number

CHP/TRK Indicates current chapter or track number

Indicates total playing time/elapsed time

PROG. Programmed playback active

RANDOM Random

playback active

Indicates repeat mode

Display Window

Front Panel

Forward Skip/Scan ( > / M )

Go to the next chapter / track. Press and hold for two seconds for fast forward search.

Reverse Skip/Scan ( m / . )

Go to previous chapter / track or to the beginning. Press and hold for two seconds for fast reverse search.

STOP ( x )

Stops playback.

UPCONVERSION

Changes the resolution (480p, 720p, 1080i) for the component/ DVI-D video output.

PLAY ( N )

Starts playback.

Power Indicator

Lights green when the DVD player is turned on.

Remote Sensor

Point the DVD Player remote control here.

Disc Tray

Insert a disc here.

POWER

Switches the player ON and OFF.

Display window

Shows the current status of the player.

OPEN / CLOSE ( Z )

Opens or closes the disc tray.

DVD

TITLEMP3 VCD CD

CHP/TRK

PROG.

RANDOM ALL

Remote Control

POWER

Switches DVD Player ON and OFF.

Accesses menu on a DVD disc.

DISPLAY

Accesses On-Screen display.

bBvV(left/right/up/down)

- Selects menu options.

- Selects TV channels and controls TV volume.

SELECT / ENTER

Acknowledges menu selection.

MARKER

Marks any point during playback.

Displays MARKER SEARCH menu.

PLAY ( N ) •

Starts playback.

STOP ( x ) •

Stops playback.

PAUSE / STEP ( X ) •

Pauses playback temporarily/ press

repeatedly for frame-by-frame

playback.

Forward SKIP/SCAN ( > ) •

Search forward* / go to next

chapter or track.

Reverse SKIP/SCAN ( . ) •

Search backward* / go to beginning

of current chapter or track or go to

previous chapter or track.

* Press and hold button for about

two seconds.

DVD, VCR, CATV, TV

Selects operational mode of remote

control.

SHUTTLE ring

For variable-speed playback.

OPEN / CLOSE

Opens and closes the disc tray.

TITLE

Displays disc’s Title menu, if available.

RETURN / TV INPUT

Removes the Setup menu, displays the video CD menu (with PBC), and selects AUX A/V TV input channel.

SOUND / MUTE

- Selects 3D SURROUND during disc playback.

- Turns off TV sound.

ZOOM

Enlarges video image.

0-9 number buttons

Select numbered options in a menu.

• SETUP

Accesses or removes Setup menu.

• SUBTITLE

Selects a subtitle language.

• AUDIO

Selects an audio language (DVD) or an audio channel (CD).

• PROGRAM

Places a track on the program list.

• REPEAT

Repeat chapter, track, title, all.

• A-B

Repeat sequence.

• RANDOM

Plays tracks in random order.

• ANGLE

Selects a DVD camera angle if available

• CLEAR

Removes a track number from the program list or a mark on the MARKER SEARCH menu.

power

display

vol vol

skip/ scan

setup subtitle audio program

repeat a - b random angle

clear

dvd vcr catv tv

rev

select /

enter

play

slow/scan

title

open / close

skip/ scan

fwd

return

tv input

Introduction

Do not touch the inner pins of the jacks on the rear panel. Electrostatic discharge may cause permanent damage to the unit.

COAXIAL (Digital audio out jack)

Connect to digital (coaxial) audio equipment.

OPTICAL (Digital audio out jack)

Connect to digital (optical) audio equipment.

AUDIO OUT (Left / Right)

Connect to an amplifier, receiver, or stereo system.

VIDEO OUT

Connect to a TV with video inputs.

AC Power Cord

Plug into the power source.

S-VIDEO OUT

Connect to a TV with S-Video inputs.

Connections Panel

Remote Control Operation

Point the remote control at the remote sensor and press the buttons.

Remote Control Battery Installation

Detach the battery cover on the rear of the remote control, and insert two size AAA batteries with

and aligned correctly.

Caution:

• Do not mix old and new batteries. Never install different types of batteries such as standard, alkaline, etc.

• Before using the remote control, press the DVD, VCR, CATV or TV button to select the device to be operated.

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y Pb Pr)

Connect to a TV with Y Pb Pr inputs.

DVI-D DIGITAL OUT

Connect to a TV with DVI connector.

Player Setup

The picture and sound of a nearby TV, VCR, or radio may be distorted during playback. If this occurs, position the player away from the TV, VCR, or radio, or turn off the unit after removing the disc.

DVD Player Connections

Depending on your TV and other equipment there are various ways you can connect the player. Please refer to the manuals of your TV, stereo system or other devices as necessary for additional connection information.

Video and Audio Connections to Your TV

Make sure the DVD player is connected directly to the TV and not to a VCR, otherwise the DVD image could be distorted by the copy protection system.

Video: Connect the VIDEO OUT jack from the DVD player to the video in jack on the TV using the video cable (V).

S-Video: Connect the S-VIDEO OUT jack from the DVD player to the S-Video in jack on the TV using the S-Video cable (S).

Component Video: Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks from the DVD Player to the corresponding in jacks on the TV using the Y Pb Pr cable (C).

DVI-D Digital Video: Connect the DVI-D DIGITAL OUT jacks from the DVD Player to the corresponding in jacks on the TV using the DVI-type cable (D).

Tip: You can change the resolution (480p, 720p, 1080i) for the component/ DVI-D video output by pressing UPCONVERSION on the front panel. 480i is not available.

Audio Connection to Your TV:

Connect the left and right AUDIO OUT jacks from the DVD Player to the audio left and right IN jacks on the TV (A) using the audio cables. Do not connect the DVD Player’s AUDIO OUT jack to the phono in jack (record deck) of your audio system.

AUDIO INPUT

VIDEO INPUT

S-VIDEO

INPUT

DVI-D INPUT

COMPONENT VIDEO /

PROGRESSIVE SCAN INPUT

Rear of TV

Rear of

DVD player

S A V DC

Installation and Setup

Notes for DVI and Component video output

• If your TV is a high-definition or “digital ready” TV, you may take advantage of the DVD Player’s component/DVI-D output for the high-resolution video possible.

• Component/DVI-D video output are useable only when your TV is a high-definition or “digital ready” TV. If your TV does not accept the high-resolution video format, the picture will appear scrambled if you try to use the Component/DVI-D video connections.

• The component video output is not available when the DVD player is connected with TV using DVI-D and COMPONENT simultaneously.

• The selected resolution and ouput resolution may be different during palying back a DVD which copy protection signals are recorded. e.g., The ouput resolution is changed to 480p automatically even though the selected resolution is 1080i.

• A DVI input is one that is compliant with HDCP specifications. Check your TV or monitor’s user manual to find out if the TV or monitor’s DVI input is compliant with these specifications.

• Some HD Monitors designed for PC applications using DVI-D may not work with this connection.

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