Zenith XBS344 User Manual
© Copyright 2003, Zenith Electronics Corporation
Installation and Operating Guide | Warranty
Model Number | XBS344 | DVD/VCR Receiver Home Theater System with Speakers
(Speakers : DTE-5105WE/DTE-550TE)
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Safety Precautions
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an
equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to
the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage
within the product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle
is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the
product.
WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a confined space
such as a bookcase or similar unit.
NOTE TO CABLE/TV INSTALLER: This reminder is provided to
call the cable TV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of
the National Electric Code (U.S.A.). The code provides guidelines
for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable
ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the
building, as close to the point of the cable entry as practical.
CAUTION:
This DVD/VCR Receiver employs a Laser System.
To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner’s
manual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the
unit require maintenance, contact an authorized service
center.
Use of controls, adjustments, or the performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in exposure
to hazardous radiation.
To prevent direct exposure to laser beam, do not try to open
the enclosure. Visible laser radiation when open. DO NOT
STARE INTO BEAM.
CAUTION: The apparatus should not be exposed to water
(dripping or splashing) and no objects filled with liquids, such
as vases, should be placed on the apparatus.
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 television 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.
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
on a VCR, picture noise will appear.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that
is protected by method claims of 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.
SERIAL NUMBER: The serial number is found on the back of
this unit. This number is unique to this unit and not available to
others. You should record requested information here and
retain this guide as a permanent record of your purchase.
Model No. __XBS344__________________________
Serial No. ___________________________________
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.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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.
INTRODUCTION
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read these instructions. - All safety and operating
instructions should be read before the product is operated.
2. Keep these instructions. - The safety, operating and
use instructions should be retained for future reference.
3. Heed all warnings. - All warnings on the product and
in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow all instructions. - All operating and use
instructions should be followed.
5. Do not use this product near water. – For example:
near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub,
in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and
other areas located near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth. – Unplug this product from
the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid
cleaners.
7.
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. -
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for
ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the
product and to protect it from over-heating. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product
on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such
as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been
adhered to.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding
type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does
not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the product.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by
the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with
apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/product combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this product during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
14.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the product has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord
or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or
objects have fallen into the product, the product
has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not
operate normally, or has been dropped.
CAUTION:
PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL.
AND THOSE MARKED ON THE PRODUCT. RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
This product has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric
shock or fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated in this product will protect you if you observe the following procedures for installation, use, and servicing.
This product does not contain any parts that can be repaired by the user.
DO NOT REMOVE THE CABINET COVER, OR YOU MAY BE EXPOSED TO DANGEROUS VOLTAGE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY.
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Table of Contents
Introduction
Safety Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Table of Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Before Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Notes on Discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
About Symbols. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Front Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Display Window Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Control Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Rear Panel Connections Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Preparation
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-14
Connecting Antenna/Cable TV to a
DVD/VCR Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Basic TV Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Optional TV Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Speaker System Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Speaker Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Radio Antenna Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Accessory Audio/Video (A/V) Connections to
DVD/VCR Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Digital Device Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Selecting the Input/Output Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Sound Mode Setup and Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Mini Glossary for Audio Stream & Surround Mode . 16
Sound Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
VCR Operation Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-19
On-Screen Display(OSD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
On-Screen Menus Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
VCR Setup Menu Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Channel Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
DVD Operation Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-23
DVD Operational Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
On-Screen Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Initial Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-23
Basic Menu Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Progressive Scan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Speaker Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Others(DRC/Vocal/AutoPlay) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Parental Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Operation
VCR Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-29
Normal Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Special Effect Playbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Search. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame Playback . . . 24
Slow Motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
CM SKIP (Commercial Skip) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
EZ(EASY) Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Normal Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-26
Instant Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Dubbing and Editing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Copying from DVD to VCR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
VHS Hi-Fi Stereo System/MTS Broadcast . . . . . . . 28
Tape Counter Memory Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Additional Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
DVD Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-32
Playing DVDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
General Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-32
Selecting TITLEs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Selecting CHAPTERs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Slow Motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame Playback . . . 30
Search. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Random. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Repeat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Repeat A-B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Time Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
3D Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Marker Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Changing Video Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Special DVD Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Checking the contents of
DVD Video discs: Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Title Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Disc Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Camera Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Changing the Audio Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Subtitle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Screen Saver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Audio CD and MP3 Disc Operation . . . . . . . . . . . 33-34
Playing Audio CDs and MP3 Discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
MP3 Recording Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Selecting Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Repeat Track/ All/ Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Search. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Random . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Repeat A-B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
3D Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Changing the Audio Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
JPEG File Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Viewing JPEG Files on a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Selecting other Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Still Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
To flip the picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
To rotate picture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Notes on JPEG Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Programmed Playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Programmed Playback with Audio CDs
or MP3 Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Repeat Programmed Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Erasing a Track from the Program List . . . . . . . 36
Erasing the Program List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Speaker Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Radio Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38-39
Presetting available Radio Stations . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Listening to the Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
For your Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Tuning in a Station Automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Labeling Stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Reference
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-42
Language Code List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Country Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45-46
Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rear Cover
About the symbols for instructions
Indicates hazards likely to cause harm to the unit itself
or other material damage.
Indicates special operating features of this unit.
Indicates tips and hints for making the task easier.
INTRODUCTION
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Before Use
Playable Discs
DVD
(8 cm / 12 cm disc)
Audio CD
(8 cm / 12 cm disc)
In addition, this unit can play a DVD-R/±RW, Kodak
PICTURE CD, CD-R or CD-RWs that contain audio
titles, MP3, or JPEG files.
otes
– Depending on the condition of the recording equip-
ment 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). Doing so may result in malfunctions.
otes on DVDs
Some playback operations of DVDs may be intentionally fixed by software manufacturers. As this unit plays
DVDs according to disc content designed by the software manufacturer, some playback features of the unit
may not be available or other functions may be added.
Make sure to also refer to the instructions supplied with
the DVDs. Some DVDs made for business purposes
may not be playable on this unit.
Regional code of the DVD/VCR Receiver
and DVDs
This DVD/VCR Receiver is designed and
manufactured for playback of region “1”
encoded DVD software. The region code on the labels
of some DVDs indicates which type of player can play
those discs. This unit can only play DVDs labelled “1” or
“ALL”. If you try to play any other discs, the message
“Check Regional Code” will appear on the TV screen.
Some DVDs that have no region code label may still be
subject to area restrictions and therefore not playable.
Disc-related terms
Title (DVD only)
The main film content or accompanying feature content
or additional feature content, or music album.
Each title is assigned a title reference number enabling
you to locate it easily.
Chapter (DVD only)
Sections of a picture or a musical piece that are smaller
than titles. A title is composed of one or several chapters. Each chapter is assigned a chapter number,
enabling you to locate the chapter you want. Depending
on the disc, chapters may not be recorded.
Track (audio CD only)
Sections of a picture or a musical piece on an audio
CD. Each track is assigned a track number, enabling
you to locate the track you want.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
SPENT OR DISCHARGED BATTERIES MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF IN A SAFE MANNER IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE LAWS.
FOR DETAILED INFORMATION, CONTACT YOUR LOCAL
COUNTY SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY.
Remote Control Operating Range
Point the remote control at the remote sensor and
press the buttons.
Distance: About 6m (20ft) from the front of the
remote sensor
Angle: About 30° in each direction of the front of the
remote sensor
Remote Control Battery Installation
Detach the battery cover on the rear of
the remote control, and insert two R03
(size AAA) batteries with and
aligned correctly.
Caution
Do not mix old and new batteries. Never mix different
types of batteries (standard, alkaline, etc.).
1
AAA
AAA
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Before Use (Continued)
Precautions
Handling the unit
When shipping the unit
For maximum protection, use the original carton and
packing materials when shipping or transporting the
unit. Re-pack the unit as it was originally packaged at
the factory.
When setting up the unit
The picture and sound of a nearby TV, VCR, or radio
may be distorted during playback. In this case, position
the unit away from the TV, VCR, or radio, or turn off the
unit after removing the disc.
To keep the surface clean
Do not use volatile liquids, such as insecticide spray,
near the unit. Do not leave rubber or plastic products in
contact with the unit for a long period of time. They will
leave marks on the surface.
Cleaning the unit
To clean the cabinet
Use a soft, dry cloth. If the surfaces are extremely dirty,
use a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent
solution. Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol,
benzine, or thinner, as these might damage the surface
of the unit.
To obtain a clear picture
The DVD/VCR Receiver is a high-tech, precision
device. If the optical pick-up lens and disc drive parts
are dirty or worn, the picture quality will be poor.
Regular inspection and maintenance are recommended
after every 1,000 hours of use. (This depends on the
operating environment.)
For details, please contact your nearest dealer.
Notes on Discs
Handling discs
Do not touch the playback side of the disc.
Hold the disc by the edges so that fingerprints will not
get on the surface.
Do not 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, or leave it in a parked car exposed to direct sunlight, as there may be a considerable temperature
increase inside the car.
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.
About Symbols
About the symbol display
“ ” may appear on the TV screen during operation.
This icon means the function explained in this owner’s
manual is not available at that moment or with that specific DVD.
About the disc symbols for instructions
Asection whose title has one of the following symbols are
applicable only to those discs represented by the symbol.
DVDs.
Audio CDs.
MP3 Discs.
JPEG Files.
JPEG
MP3
CD
DVD
Ye s N o
Selecting the Viewing Source
To view the DVD's output:
Press DVD on the remote or DVD/VCR on the front
panel until the DVD indicator in the display window
lights. Video from the DVD should now be viewed on
the TV screen.
To view the VCR's output:
Press VCR on the remote or DVD/VCR on the front
panel until the VCR indicator in the display window
lights. Video from the VCR should now be viewed on
the TV screen.
otes
• If you insert a disc while the DVD/VCR Receiver is in
the VCR mode, the DVD/VCR Receiver will switch to
DVD mode automatically.
• If you insert a cassette tape without an erasure pre-
vention tab intact while the DVD/VCR Receiver is in
the DVD mode, the DVD/VCR Receiver will switch to
VCR mode automatically.
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INTRODUCTION
Front Panel
FORWARD (M/>)
DVD: Goes to NEXT chapter/track. Press and hold for two seconds for a fast forward search.
VCR: Advances the tape
from
STOP mode or for fast forward picture search.
PAUSE/STEP (X/C)
Pause playback or recording
temporarily/press repeatedly for
frame-by-frame playback.
OPEN/CLOSE
Opens or closes
the disc tray.
Remote Sensor
Point the DVD/VCR Receiver remote
control here.
Display window
Shows the current status of the DVD/VCR
Receiver.
Disc Tray (DVD deck)
Insert a disc here.
POWER
Switches the DVD/VCR Receiver ON and OFF.
COPY/MEMORY
Press to copy a DVD in the
DVD deck to a VCR tape in
the VCR deck.
Memorizes currently tuned
Radio frequency (station).
TUNING (v/V)
Scans available
radio frequencies in
the area.
BACKWARD (./m)
DVD: Goes to beginning of current chapter/track or to previous chapter/track.
Press and hold for a fast reverse search.
VCR: Rewinds the tape from STOP mode or for fast reverse picture search.
PLAY (N)
To play back a recorded tape.
STOP (x)
Stops playback or recording.
REC/ITR (z)
To record normally or
to activate Instant
Timer Recording.
CH/PRESET (v/V)
Scans up or down through
memorized channels or radio
frequencies (stations).
FM/AM
Selects Radio operation
mode.
LINE2 (VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN (Left/Right))
Connect the audio/video output of an
external source (Audio system, TV/ Monitor,
another VCR).
Video Cassette Compartment
(VCR deck)
Insert a video cassette here.
EJECT
Ejects the tape in the VCR deck.
VOLUME
Adjusts sound level of speakers.
DVD/VCR
Toggles control
between the DVD deck
and the VCR deck.
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Display Window Overview
STEREO Indicates a stereo broadcast is being received.
SAP Indicates when a SAP BILINGUAL broadcast is being received.
DVD DVD loaded.
CD Audio CD loaded.
MP3 MP3 disc loaded.
Indicates repeat mode
ANGLE active
RAND RANDOM playback active
A cassette is in the VCR deck.
HI-FI Indicates the unit is playing back
a tape recorded in Hi-Fi.
OPT AUX Indicates source of
DVD/VCR Receiver is
DIGITALAUDIO IN.
Indicates clock, total playing time, elapsed time, remaining time, title number,
chapter/track number, channel, radio frequency, level, volume, channel or
current deck status (Playback, Pause, Mode, etc).
VCR Indicates the unit is in the recording mode.
TIMER DVD/VCR Receiver is in timer recording
or a timer recording is programmed.
REC DVD/VCR Receiver is Recording.
PROG. Programmed playback active.
Indicates encoding format of the current disc.
COPY DVD to VCR copy is in progress.
Indicates sound mode is
PROLOGIC II.
SP SLP Displays the recording
and playback speed.
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INTRODUCTION
Remote Control Overview
OPEN/CLOSE, EJECT (ZZ)
- Opens and closes the disc tray.
- Ejects the tape in the VCR deck.
INPUT
Selects the VCR deck’s source
(Tuner, LINE 1, or LINE 2).
SOUND MODE
Selects sound mode : BYPASS, PRO
LOGIC, PRO LOGICII (MOVIE, MUSIC,
MATRIX) or 3D SURROUND.
0-9 numerical buttons
Selects numbered menu options.
ZOOM
Enlarges DVD video image.
ANGLE
Selects a DVD camera angle if
available.
SUBTITLE
Selects a subtitle language.
TITLE
Displays the disc’s Title menu, if
available.
DISPLAY, CLK/CNT
Accesses On-Screen display.
Switches between clock, tape counter, and
tape remaining modes on the display.
b/B/v/V (left/right/up/down)
- Selects an option in the menu.
- CH/TRK (
v/V): Selects VCR channels.
Manually adjusts the tape’s picture
onscreen.
RETURN
Removes the Setup menu.
TV/VCR
To view channels selected by the VCR
tuner or by the TV tuner.
STOP
Stops playback.
PAUSE/STEP
Pause playback or recording
temporarily/press repeatedly for
frame-by-frame playback.
PLAY
Starts playback.
REC/ITR (zz)
Records normally or activates Instant
Timer Recording.
A-B, SP/SLP
- Repeats sequence.
- Selects recording speed.
REPEAT, EZ review
Repeat chapter, track, title, all.
Replays the specified segment twice.
RANDOM, CM Skip
- Plays tracks in random order.
- Fast forwards picture search through
30 seconds of recording.
POWER
Switches DVD/VCR Receiver ON and
OFF.
AUX/DVD/VCR/FM/AM
select buttons
Select the output source (DVD,VCR, AUX
or FM/AM) to view on the TV screen.
PROGRAM
Accesses or removes Program menu.
CLEAR
Removes a track number on the
program menu or a mark on the
MARKER SEARCH menu.
AUDIO
Selects an audio language (DVD) or an
audio channel (CD).
MARKER
Marks any point during playback.
SEARCH
Displays MARKER SEARCH menu.
TUNING v/V
To tune in the desired station.
MUTE
Turns off sound from speaker connectors, AUDIO OUT and RF OUT jacks.
VOLUME (+/–)
Adjusts volume of speaker.
SETUP, MENU
Accesses or removes DVD Setup menu
and VCR menu.
MEMORY/ENTER
- Acknowledges menu selection.
- Displays functions on the TV screen.
DISC MENU
Accesses menu on a DVD disc.
BACKWARD
DVD: Search backward*/go to beginning
of current chapter or track or go to previous chapter or track.
VCR: Rewinds the tape in STOP mode
or for fast reverse picture search.
*Press and hold button for about two
seconds.
FORWARD
DVD: Search forward*/go to next chapter
or track.
VCR: Advances the tape in STOP mode
or for fast forward picture search.
* Press and hold button for about two
seconds.
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This remote control uses the same buttons for VCR and
DVD functions (ex. PLAY).
To use the VCR, first press the VCR button.
To use the DVD, first press the DVD button.
Rear Panel Connections Overview
Do not touch the inner pins of the jacks on the rear
panel. Electrostatic discharge may cause permanent
damage to the unit.
VCR IN LINE 1
(VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN (Left/Right))
Connect the audio/video output of an external
source (Audio system, TV/Monitor, another VCR).
ANT.IN
Connect the VHF/UHF/CATV
antenna to this terminal.
DVD/VCR OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO (Left/Right))
Connect to a TV with video and audio inputs.
AC Power Cord
Plug into the power source.
S-VIDEO OUT (DVD OUT)
Connect to a S-Video Input on TV. FOR DVD VIEWING ONLY.
DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL)
Connect to a digital audio output on a digital device.
COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO OUT
(Y Pb Pr) (DVD OUT)
Connect to a TV with Y Pb Pr inputs. FOR DVD VIEWING ONLY.
RF.OUT (DVD/VCR OUT)
Connect to a TV with RF coaxial inputs.
AM Antenna Connectors
Connect the AM antenna to these terminals.
FM Antenna Connectors
Connect the FM antenna to these terminals.
SPEAKER Connectors
Connect the six supplied speakers to these terminals.
Dust Protection Cap
Remove the dust protection cap from the OPTICAL
DIGITAL IN jack and connect the optical digital cable
(not supplied) securely so that the configurations of
both the cable and the connector match. Keep the dust
protection cap and always reattach the cap when not
using the connector to protect against dust intrusion.
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PREPARATION
11
Connections
ips
Depending on your TV and other equipment you wish to
connect, there are various ways you could connect the
DVD/VCR Receiver. Use connections described on pages
11-14.
Please refer to the manuals of your TV, VCR, Stereo
System or other devices as necessary to make the best
connections.
Caution
Make sure the DVD/VCR Receiver is connected directly to
the TV. Tune the TV to the correct video input channel.
Do not connect the DVD/VCR Receiver’s DVD/VCR AUDIO
OUT jack to the phono in jack (record deck) of your audio
system.
Do not connect your DVD/VCR Receiver via your VCR. The
DVD image could be distorted by the copy protection system.
Connecting Antenna/Cable TV to
DVD/VCR Receiver
11
Disconnect the antenna leads from the rear of the
TV.
22
Identify the type of cable from your antenna. If it is
a round cable as illustrated, it is a 75 ohm coaxial
antenna cable. This cable will connect directly to
the jack marked ANT.IN on your DVD/VCR
Receiver.
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If your antenna lead wire is a flat type antenna cable,
connect it to an Antenna Adapter (300-ohm to 75-ohm)
(not supplied) and slip the adapter onto the ANT.IN
jack. The adapter does not screw on to the DVD/VCR
Receiver, it just slips over the jack.
Without Cable Box
If your cable wire is connected to your TV without a converter
or descrambler box, unscrew the wire from your TV and attach
it to the ANT.IN jack on the DVD/VCR Receiver. Use the supplied round coaxial cable to connect between the DVD/VCR
Receiver’s RF.OUT jack and the 75 ohm antenna input jack on
the TV. With this connection, you can receive all midband,
super band, and hyperband channels (all cable channels).
With Cable Box
If a converter is required in your cable system, follow the
instruction below:
The cable hookup permits both TV and DVD/VCR Receiver
operation.
To view or record a CATV channel
1 Tune the TV to the DVD/VCR Receiver output channel (CH
3 or 4).
2 Set the DVD/VCR Receiver channel selector to the output
channel of the Cable Converter box using CH/TRK (v/V) or
number (0-9) of your DVD/VCR Receiver. (Example: CH3)
3 Select the channel to view at the Cable Converter Box.
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With this connection, you CANNOT record one program
while viewing another.
If you are using a cable box to tune channels, it is not nec-
essary to do Auto Channel Programming, (Auto Channel
Search) as indicated on page 18.
Cable TV
Wall Jack
Back Panel of
Typical Cable Box
Antenna Antenna
Flat Wire
(300 ohm)
300/75 ohm
Adapter
(Not supplied)
OR OR
DVD+VCR Connections Panel
Cable TV
Wall Jack
DVD+VCR Connections Panel
Connections (Continued)
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Basic TV Connections
Make one of the following connections, depending on
the capabilities of your TV.
RF coaxial connection
Connect the RF.OUT jack on the DVD/VCR Receiver to
the antenna in jack on the TV using the 75-ohm Coaxial
Cable supplied (R).
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If you use this connection, tune the TV to the DVD/VCR
Receiver’s RF output channel (CH 3 or 4).
How to set the DVD/VCR Receiver’s RF output channel
While the DVD/VCR Receiver is turned off,
press and
hold CH/PRESET (v/V) on the front panel for about five
seconds to change the RF output channel (CH 03 or
CH 04). “RF 03” or “RF 04” appears in the display window.
Audio/Video connection
11
Connect the DVD/VCR VIDEO OUT jack on the
DVD/VCR Receiver to the video in jack on the TV
using the supplied video cable (V).
22
Connect the Left and Right DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT
jacks on the DVD/VCR Receiver to the audio
left/right in jacks on the TV (A) using the supplied
audio cables.
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If you use this connection, set the TV’s source selector
to VIDEO.
Optional TV Connections
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The S-VIDEO OUT and COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE
SCAN VIDEO OUT connection options below only work
with DVD playback.
The tuner and VCR will still output
through the RF.OUT (R) or DVD/VCR OUT (A, V) jack.
(See left)
S-Video Connection
11
Connect the S-VIDEO OUT jack on the DVD/VCR
Receiver to the S-Video in jack on the TV using the
supplied S-Video cable (S).
22
Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks on
the DVD/VCR Receiver to the audio left/right in
jacks on the TV using the supplied audio cables
(A).
Component Video (Color Stream®) connection
11
Connect the COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN
VIDEO OUT jacks on the DVD/VCR Receiver to the
corresponding in jacks on the TV using user-supplied Y Pb Pr cables (C).
22
Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks of
the DVD/VCR Receiver to the audio left/right in
jacks on the TV (A) using the supplied audio
cables.
Progressive Scan (ColorStream®pro) connection
If your television is a high-definition or “digital ready”
television, you may take advantage of the DVD/VCR
Receiver’s progressive scan output for the highest
video resolution possible.
If your TV does not accept the Progressive Scan format, the picture will appear scrambled if you try
Progressive Scan on the DVD/VCR Receiver.
11
Connect the COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN
VIDEO OUT jacks on the DVD/VCR Receiver to the
corresponding in jacks on the TV using an optional
Y Pb Pr cable (C).
22
Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks of
the DVD/VCR Receiver to the audio left/right in
jacks on the TV (A) using the supplied audio
cables.
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– Set Progressive Scan to “On” on the DVD setup
menu for progressive signal, see page 21.
– Progressive scan does not work with the analog video
connections (yellow VIDEO OUT jack).
Typical TV Connections Panel
VIDEO
INPUT
L
COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE
SCAN VIDEO INPUT
Pr
Pb
R
ANTENNA
INPUT
AUDIO INPUT
L
R
Y
SA V C
S-VIDEO
INPUT
DVD+VCR Connections Panel
PREPARATION
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Connections (Continued)
Speaker System Connections
Connect the speakers using the supplied speaker wire
by matching the colors of the terminals and those of the
wires. To obtain the best possible surround sound,
adjust the speaker parameters (distance, level, etc.).
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Be sure to match the speaker wire to the appropriate
terminal on the components: 3 to 3 and # to #. If
the wires are reversed, the sound will be distorted
and lack bass.
The front speakers have a low maximum input rating,
adjust the volume carefully to avoid excessive volume
output to the speakers.
Do not disassemble the front covers of supplied speakers.
Speaker Positioning
For a normal setup use 6 speakers (2 front speakers,
center speaker, 2 rear speakers and subwoofer).
•Front Speakers
Based on your listening position, set up the speakers
at equal distance. And by hearing position, set up an
interval between speakers of 45 degree.
• Center Speaker
It is ideal if the center speaker and front speakers are
at the same height. But normally place the center
speaker above or below the television as shown
below.
• Rear Speakers
Place the rear surround speakers to the left and right
behind the primary listening area. These speakers
recreate sound motion and atmosphere required for
surround playback. For best results, do not install the
rear speakers too far behind the listening position,
install them at or above the level of the listener’s ears.
It is also effective to direct the rear speakers towards
a wall or ceiling to further disperse the sound.
For smaller room sizes, if the audience is near the
rear wall, set the rear speakers opposite each other
60 - 90 cm (23.6 - 35.4 inch) above the listener’s
ears.
• Subwoofer
This can be placed in any front position.
Center Speaker
Front
Speaker
(Left)
Speaker Positioning Example
Rear
Speaker
(Left)
Rear
Speaker
(Right)
Front
Speaker
(Right)
Subwoofer
Be sure to attach the ferrite core to
the speaker cables (for connecting to
this unit).
This ferrite core can reduce noises.
How to attach the ferrite core.
1 Push the stopper [a] of the ferrite core
to open.
2
Wind the Center and Subwoofer Speaker
cables once on the ferrite core.
Pass the others straight on the ferrite core.
3
Close the ferrite core until it clicks.
1
2
3
About Ferrite Core
Front Speaker
(Right)
Center Speaker
Front Speaker
(Left)
Rear speaker
(Right surround)
Rear speaker
Subwoofer
(Left surround)
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Radio Antenna Connections
Connect the supplied FM/AM antennas for radio listening.
11
Connect the AM loop antenna to the AM antenna
connectors.
22
Connect the FM wire antenna to the FM antenna
connectors.
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To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna
away from the DVD/VCR Receiver and other components.
Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna.
After connecting the FM wire antenna, keep it as hori-
zontal as possible.
Accessory Audio/Video (A/V)
Connections to DVD/VCR
Receiver
Connect the VCR IN LINE1 or LINE2 jacks on the
DVD/VCR Receiver to the audio/video out jacks on your
accessory component, using optional audio/video
cables.
Digital Device Connections
Connect the DIGITALAUDIO IN (OPTICAL) jack on the
DVD/VCR Receiver to the digital audio out (optical) jack
on your digital device (Game device, Digital Set Top
Box, etc.), using optional optical audio cable.
To set DVD+VCR source to OPTICAL IN, press AUX on
the remote control.
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If the audio format of the digital output does not
match the capabilities of your DVD/VCR Receiver, the
DVD/VCR Receiver will produce a strong, distorted
sound or no sound at all.
The Optical input function is available only when the
other unit’s Sampling Frequency is 32 - 48kHz.
Connections (Continued)
AM loop antenna (supplied)
FM wire antenna (supplied)
Game Device
Digital Set Top Box
OR
Rear of DVD/VCR Receiver
Jack Panel of Accessory Component
(VCR, Camcorder, etc.)
AUDIO
OUTPUT
VIDEO
OUTPUT
R
L
OR
Rear of DVD/VCR Receiver
Rear of DVD/VCR Receiver
Front of DVD/VCR Receiver
Follow these guidelines to select and switch between
the various DVD/VCR Receiver input and output
sources:
• DVD
To view output from the DVD deck:
Press DVD on the remote or DVD/VCR on the front
panel until the DVD indicator on the front panel lights
and output from the DVD deck is viewed on the TV
screen.
• VCR
To view output from the VCR deck:
Press VCR on the remote or DVD/VCR on the front
panel until the VCR indicator on the front panel lights
and output from the VCR deck is viewed on the TV
screen.
• FM/AM
To listen to AM/FM radio broadcasts:
Press fm/am on the remote to toggle between AM
and FM radio. The selected frequency appears on
the front panel display.
• AUX
To listen to an audio source connected to the
DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) jack with video
from LINE 1:
Press AUX on the remote control once. DIGITAL
AUDIO IN will appear and the OPT/AUX indicator
will light on the front panel display. Audio will come
from an external source connected to the DIGITAL
AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) jack and video will come from
an external source connected to the VIDEO IN jack
of LINE 1 (for rear panel).
To listen to an audio source connected to the
AUDIO IN jack of LINE1 with video from LINE 1:
Press AUX on the remote control a second time.
ANALOG AUDIO IN will appear and the OPT/AUX
indicator will turn off on the front panel display. Audio
will come from an external source connected to the
AUDIO IN jacks of LINE1 (for rear panel) and video
will come from an external source connected to the
VIDEO IN jack of LINE 1 (for rear panel).
• INPUT
To view a source connected to the front or rear
LINE inputs:
First, press VCR to select the VCR deck, and then
use INPUT to select LINE1 (for rear panel) or LINE2
(for front panel).
Selecting Input/Output Sources
PREPARATION
15
AUX DVD VCR FM/AM
INPUT
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