Zenith XBS344 User Manual

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Installation and Operating Guide | Warranty

Model Number | XBS344 | DVD/VCR Receiver Home Theater System with Speakers (Speakers : DTE-5105WE/DTE-550TE)

Safety Precautions

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.

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: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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: 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. ___________________________________

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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.

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.

INTRODUCTION

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.

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 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., heartshaped 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 1 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.

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.

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.

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

AAA	AAA	(size AAA) batteries with and
		(size AAA) batteries with and
		aligned correctly.

Caution

Do not mix old and new batteries. Never mix different types of batteries (standard, alkaline, etc.).

INTRODUCTION

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.

Yes No

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

A section whose title has one of the following symbols are applicable only to those discs represented by the symbol.

DVD DVDs.

Audio CDs.

MP3 Discs.

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 prevention tab intact while the DVD/VCR Receiver is in the DVD mode, the DVD/VCR Receiver will switch to VCR mode automatically.

Front Panel

POWER

Switches the DVD/VCR Receiver ON and OFF.

LINE2 (VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN (Left/Right))

Connect the audio/video output of an external source (Audio system, TV/ Monitor, another VCR).

EJECT

Ejects the tape in the VCR deck.

VOLUME

Adjusts sound level of speakers.

PLAY (N)

To play back a recorded tape.

Disc Tray (DVD deck)

Insert a disc here.

CH/PRESET (v/V)

Scans up or down through memorized channels or radio frequencies (stations).

TUNING (v/V)

Scans available radio frequencies in the area.

PAUSE/STEP (X/C)

Pause playback or recording temporarily/press repeatedly for frame-by-frame playback.

STOP (x)

Stops playback or recording.

REC/ITR (z)

To record normally or to activate Instant Timer Recording.

Video Cassette Compartment (VCR deck)

Insert a video cassette here.

INTRODUCTION

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).

FM/AM

Selects Radio operation mode.

Remote Sensor

Point the DVD/VCR Receiver remote control here.

Display window

Shows the current status of the DVD/VCR Receiver.

OPEN/CLOSE

Opens or closes the disc tray.

DVD/VCR

Toggles control between the DVD deck and the VCR deck.

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.

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.

Display Window Overview

RAND RANDOM playback active

		SP SLP Displays the recording
Indicates repeat mode		and playback speed.
Indicates repeat mode
		A cassette is in the VCR deck.
	ANGLE active
	ANGLE active
	PROG. Programmed playback active.

Indicates encoding format of the current disc.

HI-FI Indicates the unit is playing back a tape recorded in Hi-Fi.

COPY DVD to VCR copy is in progress.

OPT AUX Indicates source of

DVD/VCR Receiver is

DIGITAL AUDIO IN.

Indicates sound mode is

PROLOGIC II.

REC DVD/VCR Receiver is Recording.

TIMER DVD/VCR Receiver is in timer recording or a timer recording is programmed.

VCR Indicates the unit is in the recording mode.

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).

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.

Remote Control Overview

OPEN/CLOSE, EJECT (Z)

-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 (z)

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.

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 previ-

ous 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.

INTRODUCTION

Rear Panel Connections Overview

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).

RF.OUT (DVD/VCR OUT)

Connect to a TV with RF coaxial inputs.

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.

COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO OUT (Y Pb Pr) (DVD OUT)

Connect to a TV with Y Pb Pr inputs. FOR DVD VIEWING ONLY.

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.

SPEAKER Connectors

Connect the six supplied speakers to these terminals.

DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL)

Connect to a digital audio output on a digital device.

AM Antenna Connectors

Connect the AM antenna to these terminals.

FM Antenna Connectors

Connect the FM antenna 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.

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

Connections

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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

1	Disconnect the antenna leads from the rear of the
	TV.

2 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.

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.

Antenna Antenna

Cable TV

Wall Jack

Flat Wire
(300 ohm)
300/75 ohm	OR	OR
Adapter
(Not supplied)

DVD+VCR Connections Panel

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

1Tune the TV to the DVD/VCR Receiver output channel (CH

3 or 4).

2Set 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)

3Select 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 necessary to do Auto Channel Programming, (Auto Channel Search) as indicated on page 18.

Cable TV

Wall Jack

Back Panel of

Typical Cable Box

DVD+VCR Connections Panel

PREPARATION

Connections (Continued)

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

1	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).

2 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.

Typical TV Connections Panel

ANTENNA	AUDIO INPUT		VIDEO	COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE			S-VIDEO
INPUT	AUDIO INPUT		INPUT		SCAN VIDEO INPUT		INPUT
	L	R	L	Pr	Pb	Y

DVD+VCR Connections Panel

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

1	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).

2 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

1 Connect the COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO OUT jacks on the DVD/VCR Receiver to the corresponding in jacks on the TV using user-sup- plied Y Pb Pr cables (C).

2 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.

1 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).

2 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).

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.

	Center Speaker
Front Speaker	Front Speaker
(Right)	(Left)

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.

Subwoofer

	Center Speaker
Front	Front
Speaker	Speaker
(Left)	(Right)
Rear	Rear
Speaker	Speaker
(Left)	(Right)

PREPARATION

Rear speaker	Rear speaker
(Right surround)	(Left surround)
	Subwoofer
	Speaker Positioning Example
About Ferrite Core
	Be sure to attach the ferrite core to
1	the speaker cables (for connecting to
	this unit).
	This ferrite core can reduce noises.
2	How to attach the ferrite core.
	1 Push the stopper [a] of the ferrite core
3	to open.
3	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.

Connections (Continued)

Radio Antenna Connections

Connect the supplied FM/AM antennas for radio listening.

1	Connect the AM loop antenna to the AM antenna
	connectors.

2 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 horizontal as possible.

AM loop antenna (supplied)

FM wire antenna (supplied)

Rear of DVD/VCR Receiver

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.

Jack Panel of Accessory Component

(VCR, Camcorder, etc.)

AUDIO

OUTPUT

VIDEO

OUTPUT

Rear of DVD/VCR Receiver

Front of DVD/VCR Receiver

Digital Device Connections

Connect the DIGITAL AUDIO 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.

Game Device	Digital Set Top Box

Rear of DVD/VCR Receiver

Selecting Input/Output Sources

AUX DVD VCR FM/AM

INPUT

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).

PREPARATION

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