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- Page 1 Installation and Operating Guide | Warranty Model Number | XBV323 | DVD Player + Video Cassette Recorder © Copyright 2003, Zenith Electronics Corporation.
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Page 2: Safety Precautions
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. -
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
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 BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. This product has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric shock or fire hazard. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction Safety Precautions ......2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..3 Table of Contents . -
Page 5: Before Use
Before Use Playable Discs (8 cm/12 cm disc) Audio CD (8 cm/12 cm disc) In addition, this unit can play a CD-Rs or CD-RWs that contain audio titles, MP3, JPEG, or WMA files. otes – Depending on the conditions of the recording equipment or the CD-R/RW disc itself, some CD-R/RW discs cannot be played on the unit. -
Page 6: Precautions
Before Use (Continued) Precautions Handling the unit When shipping the unit The original shipping carton and packing materials come in handy. For maximum protection, 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. -
Page 7: Front Panel Controls
Front Panel Controls DVD: Go to NEXT chapter/track. Press and hold for two seconds Disc Tray (DVD deck) Insert a disc here. DVD: Go to beginning of current chapter/track or to previous chapter/track. VCR: Rewinds the tape during the STOP mode or for fast reverse picture search. OPEN/CLOSE (Z Z ) Opens or closes the disc tray. -
Page 8: Display Window
Display Window DVD deck is selected. A disc is loaded in the DVD deck. (Lights when a disc is loaded in the DVD deck and flashes when no disc is loaded.) Indicates repeat mode. DVD to VCR copy is in progress. DVD+VCR is in VCR timer recording mode or a VCR timer recording is programmed. -
Page 9: Remote Control
Remote Control DVD/VCR select button Select the output source (DVD or VCR) to view on the TV screen. POWER Switches DVD+VCR ON and OFF. TV/VCR To view channels selected by the VCR tuner or by the TV tuner. DISPLAY, CLK/CNT Accesses On-Screen display. -
Page 10: Connections Panel
Connections Panel DVD/VCR OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO (Left/Right)) Connect to a TV with video and audio inputs. 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). S-VIDEO OUT (DVD OUT) Connect to a S-Video Input on TV. -
Page 11: Connections
Connections Depending on your TV and other equipment you wish to connect, there are various ways you could connect the DVD+VCR. Use connections described on pages 11-13. Please refer to the manuals of your TV, VCR, Stereo System or other devices as necessary to make the best connections. -
Page 12: Basic Tv Connections
Connections (Continued) Basic TV Connections Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your existing equipment. RF coaxial connection Connect the RF.OUT jack on the DVD+VCR to the antenna in jack on the TV using the 75-ohm Coaxial Cable supplied (R). - Page 13 Connections (Continued) Optional, Preferred TV Connections You can listen to ONLY DVD playback using COAXIAL (X) and AUDIO OUT (A2) connections. The tuner and VCR will still be heard through the RF.OUT (R) or DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT (A1) jack. (See page 12.) Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel analog stereo or Dolby Surround Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT (or DVD/VCR...
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Page 14: Before Vcr Operation
Before VCR Operation On-Screen Display (OSD) Some of these functions will be displayed every time the VCR is operated. PLAY HI-FI CH 4 STEREO JUL 5 , SAT 2:15 PM TAPE SPEED DISPLAY Shows the current tape speed. FUNCTION DISPLAY Indicates the function in progress. -
Page 15: Setting The Vcr Setup Menu Options
Before VCR Operation (Continued) Setting the VCR Setup Menu Options Press MENU and the MAIN menu will appear. Use v v /V V to select the SETUP menu, then press SELECT/ENTER. The SETUP menu will appear. Use v v /V V to choose a desired option on the SETUP menu. -
Page 16: Setting The Clock
Before VCR Operation (Continued) Setting the Clock The DVD+VCR gives you two ways to set the time and date: the Auto Clock Feature or manually. The Auto Clock feature enables the DVD+VCR to set up the clock while the DVD+VCR is turned off. Things to know before starting The clock uses the 12-hour system. -
Page 17: Before Dvd Operation
Before DVD Operation General Explanation This manual gives the basic instructions for operating the DVD+VCR. Some DVDs require specific operation or allow only limited operation during playback. When this occurs, the symbol appears on the TV screen, indicating that the operation is not permitted by the DVD+VCR or is not available on the disc. -
Page 18: Dvd Setup
Before DVD Operation (Continued) DVD Setup You can set your personal preferences on the DVD+VCR. General Operation Press SETUP. The Setup menu appears. Original Disc Audio Disc Subtitle English Disc Menu French Rating German Country Code Spanish TV Aspect Italian Menu Language Chinese Polish... -
Page 19: Sound
Before DVD Operation (Continued) Sound Digital Audio Output Each DVD disc has a variety of audio output options. Set the DVD+VCR’s Digital Audio Output according to the type of audio system you use. DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM: Select DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM if you have connected the DVD+VCR’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack to a Dolby Digital decoder (or an amplifier or other equipment with a Dolby Digital decoder). -
Page 20: Parental Control
Before DVD Operation (Continued) Parental Control Rating Movies on DVDs may contain scenes not suitable for children. Therefore, discs may contain Parental Control information that applies to the complete disc or to certain scenes on the disc. These scenes are rated from 1 to 8, and alternatively, more suitable scenes are available for selection on some discs. -
Page 21: Tape Operation
Tape Operation Normal Playback Preparation: Turn on the TV. Tune the TV to the DVD+VCR output channel (CH 3 or 4) or set the TV’s source selector to VIDEO. If a direct VIDEO/AUDIO connection is made between the DVD+VCR and the TV, set the TV’s source selector to VIDEO. Set the Output Source to VCR as shown in “Selecting the Output Source”... -
Page 22: Normal Recording
Tape Operation (Continued) Normal Recording Preparation: Turn on the power of both the DVD+VCR and TV. Tune the TV to the DVD+VCR output channel (CH 3 or 4) or set the TV’s source selector to VIDEO. If a direct VIDEO/AUDIO connection is made between the DVD+VCR and the TV, set the TV’s source selector to VIDEO. -
Page 23: Timer Recording
Tape Operation (Continued) 1 1 0 0 Use V V to choose the SPEED option. Use b b /B B to choose the desired recording speed (AUTO, SP or SLP). AUTO mode determines how much tape is left and switches speed from SP to SLP, if necessary, to complete recording the program. -
Page 24: Instant Timer Recording
Tape Operation (Continued) Instant Timer Recording Instant Timer Recording allows you to make a recording easily of a preset length without using the program timer. Preparation: Turn on the power of both the DVD+VCR and the TV. Be sure the TV is tuned to the DVD+VCR output channel (3 or 4). If a direct VIDEO/AUDIO connection is made between the DVD+VCR and the TV, set the TV’s source selector to VIDEO. -
Page 25: Vhs Hi-Fi Stereo System/Mts Broadcast
Tape Operation (Continued) VHS Hi-Fi Stereo System/ MTS Broadcast This DVD+VCR is equipped with the VHS Hi-Fi audio sound system for recording and playback. The informa- tion below gives a brief description of Hi-Fi audio and how to record and play a tape in the Hi-Fi audio mode. Playback with Hi-Fi Stereo Audio Sound A stereo TV with AUDIO/VIDEO input jacks or a stereo audio system is required for true stereo playback. -
Page 26: Tape Counter Memory Feature
Tape Operation (Continued) Tape Counter Memory Feature Real-Time Counter Shows length of tape run in hours, minutes, and seconds. Press CLK/CNT to select the real-time counter display. Every press of CLK/CNT changes the TV screen as illustrated below. 2:15 AM 0:05:25 CLOCK COUNTER... -
Page 27: Dvd Operation
DVD Operation Playing DVDs Playback Setup Turn on the TV and select the video input source con- nected to the DVD+VCR. Audio system: Turn on the audio system and select the input source connected to the DVD+VCR. Set the Output Source to DVD as shown in “Selecting the Output Source”... -
Page 28: Still Picture And Frame-By-Frame Playback
DVD Operation (Continued) General Features (continued) Still Picture and Frame-by-frame playback 1 Press PAUSE/STEP (X) during playback. The DVD+VCR will now go into PAUSE mode. 2 With a DVD, you can advance the picture frame by frame by pressing PAUSE/STEP (X) repeatedly on the remote control. -
Page 29: Marker Search
DVD Operation (Continued) General Features (Continued) Marker Search MARKER SEARCH You can start playback from a memorized point. Up to nine points can be memorized. To enter a mark, follow these steps. 1 During disc playback, press MARKER when playback reaches the spot that you want to memorize. -
Page 30: Audio Cd And Mp3/Wma Disc Operation
Audio CD and MP3/WMA Disc Operation Playing an Audio CD and MP3/WMA Disc The DVD Player can play MP3/WMA formatted record- ings on CD-ROM, CD-R or CD-RW discs. Before playing MP3/WMA recordings, read the notes on MP3/WMA Recordings on right. Insert a disc and close the tray. -
Page 31: Pause
Audio CD and MP3/WMA Disc Operation (Continued) Pause 1 Press PAUSE/STEP (X) during playback. 2 To return to playback, press PLAY (H) or press PAUSE/STEP (X) again. Selecting other Tracks Press BACKWARD . or FORWARD > briefly during playback to go to the next track or to return to the beginning of the current track. -
Page 32: Jpeg Files Operation
JPEG Files Operation Viewing JPEG files JPEG This DVD+VCR can play discs with JPEG files. Before playing JPEG files, read the notes on JPEG Files on right. Insert a disc and close the tray. The MP3/WMA-JPEG choice menu appears on the TV screen. -
Page 33: Programmed Playback
Programmed Playback Programmed Playback with Audio CDs and MP3/WMA Discs The Program function enables you to store your favorite tracks from any disc in the player memory. Program can contain 30 tracks. Press PROGRAM during playback or in the Stop mode to enter the Program Edit mode. -
Page 34: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service. Symptom The power cord is disconnected. No power. The power is on, but No disc is inserted. No tape is inserted. the DVD+VCR does not work. -
Page 35: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting (Continued) Cause Symptom Some channels are Those channels were deleted with the skipped over when CH. ADD/DEL option. using v/V Picture and sound of Antenna or cables are loose. broadcasting channel are weak or missing. Wrong TUNING BAND option is being used. -
Page 36: Language Code List
Language Code List Enter the appropriate code number for the initial settings “Disc Audio”, “Disc Subtitle” and/or “Disc Menu” (See page 18). Language Code Language Abkhazian 6566 Fiji Afar 6565 Finnish Afrikaans 6570 French Albanian 8381 Frisian Amharic 6577 Galician Arabic 6582 Georgian... -
Page 37: Country Code List
Country Code List Enter the appropriate code number for the initial setting “Country Code” (See page 20). Code Country Code Country Andorra Eritrea United Arab Emirates Spain Afghanistan Ethiopia Antigua and Barbuda Finland Anguilla Fiji Albania Falkland Islands Armenia Micronesia Netherlands Antilles Faroe Islands Angola... -
Page 38: Specifications
Specifications General Power requirements Power consumption Dimensions (Approx.) Weight (Approx.) Operating temperature Operating humidity Signal system Inputs ANTENNA IN VHS VIDEO IN (LINE1,2) VHS AUDIO IN (LINE1,2) Outputs VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Audio output (digital audio) Audio output (analog audio) RF OUT VCR Specifications Head system... -
Page 39: Notes
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Page 40: Warranty
DVD/VCR XBV323 LIMITED WARRANTY-USA Zenith will repair or replace your product, at Zenith’s option, if it proves to be defective in material or workmanship under nor- mal use, during the warranty period (“Warranty Period”) listed below, effective from the date (“Date of Purchase”) of original consumer purchase of the product.