Installation and Operating Guide | Warranty Model Number | XBV243 | DVD Player + Video Cassette Recorder © Copyright 2002, Zenith Electronics Corporation
Safety Precautions WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This 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.
CAUTION: PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL AND THOSE MARKED ON THE UNIT. RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. This set has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric shock or fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated in this unit will protect you if you observe the following procedures for installation, use, and servicing. This unit does not contain any parts that can be repaired by the user.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) 18. Accessories, Carts, and Stands Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product.
Introduction Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . 3-4 Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Before Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Notes on Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 About Symbols . .
Before Use Disc-related terms Playable Discs Title (DVD only) The main film content or accompanying feature content or music album. Each title is assigned a title reference number enabling you to locate it easily. Audio CD (8 cm/12 cm disc) In addition, this unit can play a CD-R or CD-RW that contains audio titles or MP3 files. Notes – 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.
Before Use (Continued) 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. In this case, position the unit away from the TV, VCR, or radio, or turn off the unit after removing the disc.
Front Panel EJECT Ejects the tape in the VCR deck. Forward SKIP/SCAN DVD: Go to NEXT chapter/track. Press and hold for two seconds for a fast forward search. VCR: Advances the tape during the STOP mode or for fast forward picture search. Reverse SKIP/SCAN DVD: Go to beginning of current chapter/track or to previous chapter/track. Press and hold for a fast reverse search. VCR: Rewinds the tape during the STOP mode or for fast reverse picture search.
Display Window INTRODUCTION DVD DVD inserted. CD Audio CD inserted. A y B Indicates A-B repeat mode. ALL Indicates repeat all mode. ANGLE active. MP3 MP3 disc inserted. PROG. Programmed playback active. TITLE Indicates current title number. CHP/TRK Indicates current chapter or track number. VCR DVD+VCR functions are available and channels are selected at DVD+VCR. TIMER DVD+VCR is in timer recording or a timer recording is programmed. REC DVD+VCR is Recording. CDREC DVD to VCR copy is in progress.
Remote Control DVD/VHS select button Z) OPEN/CLOSE, EJECT (Z Select the output source (DVD or VCR) to view on the TV screen. - Opens and closes the disc tray. - Ejects the tape in the VCR deck. POWER OUTPUT SELECT Switches DVD+VCR ON and OFF. Cycles through the 3 main output views: DVD, Tuner and VCR. TV/VCR SELECT/ENTER To view channels selected by the VCR tuner or by the TV tuner. - Acknowledges menu selection. - Displays functions on the TV screen. DISPLAY, CLK/CNT Accesses On-Screen display.
Rear Panel DVD/VHS OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO (Left/Right)) Connect to a TV with video and audio inputs. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (DVD OUT) Connect to digital (coaxial) audio equipment. VHS IN LINE 1 (VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN (Left/Right)) Connect the audio/video output of an external source (Audio system, TV/Monitor, Another VCR). AUDIO OUT (Left/Right) (DVD OUT) Connect to a TV, amplifier, receiver, or stereo system. AC Power Cord Plug into the power source. RF OUT (DVD/VHS OUT) Connect to a TV with RF coaxial inputs.
Connections Without Cable Box Tips 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 12-14. Please refer to the manuals of your TV, VCR, Stereo System or other devices as necessary to make the best connections. For better sound reproduction, connect the DVD+VCR’s DVD/VHS AUDIO OUT jack to the audio in jacks of your amplifier, receiver, stereo or audio/video equipment.
Connections (Continued) Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your existing equipment. Optional, Preferred TV Connections RF coaxial connection Notes DVD playback can ONLY be done using the AUDIO/ VIDEO connection options below. The tuner and VCR will still output through the RF.OUT (R) or DVD/VHS OUT (A1, V) jack. (See left) For using S-VIDEO OUT or COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack, set the “TV Output Select” mode on the SETUP menu to corresponding mode. See page 19.
Connections (Continued) Optional, Preferred TV Connections Rear of DVD+VCR Note You can ONLY listen to DVD playback using COAXIAL (C) and AUDIO OUT (A2) connections. The tuner and VCR will still be heard through the RF.OUT (R) or DVD/VHS AUDIO OUT (A1) jack. (See previous page.
On-Screen Display (OSD) Setting the On-Screen Display Some of these functions will be displayed every time the VCR is operated. The SETUP, clock setting, and timer recordings are accessed conveniently with On-Screen Menu Displays that lead you through each step. The following pages describe the On-screen selections to be set. ❶ ❷ ❸ PLAY HI-FI SP ❹ ❺ CH 4 STEREO Menu Selection Your VCR allows remote control adjustment of several features. Press MENU and the MAIN menu will appear.
Before Operation - VCR Part (Continued) Setting the VCR Setup Menu Channel Selection 1 Press MENU and the MAIN menu will appear. v/V V to select the VCR SETUP menu, then 2 Press press SELECT/ENTER. The VCR SETUP menu will appear. This DVD+VCR is equipped with a frequency synthesized tuner capable of receiving up to 181 channels. These include VHF channels 2-13, UHF channels 14-69 and CATV channels 1-125.
Setting the Clock Manual Clock Set 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 when the DVD+VCR is turned off. Example: July 5, 2002 ; 2:15 AM Things to know before starting The clock uses the 12-hour system. (Be sure to set AM and PM correctly.) The initial Clock Setting is JANUARY 1, 2002, 12:00 AM. 1 Press MENU and the MAIN menu will appear. v/V V to choose the SET CLOCK menu.
Before Operation - DVD Part Temporary Feedback Field Icons 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.
Before Operation - DVD Part (Continued) Menu Language You can set your own Personal Preferences on the DVD+VCR. Select a language for the setup menu. This is the menu you see when you press SETUP. General Operation 1 Disc Audio English Disc Subtitle Spanish Disc Menu French PREPARATION Initial Settings Rating Press SETUP. The setup menu appears. Password TV Aspect Menu Language Disc Audio Original TV Output Select Disc Subtitle English Digital Audio Output Disc Menu French 5.
Before Operation - DVD Part (Continued) Sound Others Digital Audio Output The DRC and Vocal settings can be changed. Use v/V to select the desired option and press SELECT/ENTER. The setting of the selected option is changed between On and Off. 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.
Before Operation - DVD Part (Continued) Parental Control Password Rating If you change the rating level to 7 or lower, you must enter a 4-digit password to prevent playback of discs with higher ratings. 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.
Operation with tape Normal Playback Search Preparation: This function lets you quickly and visually search for a desired tape section in either direction: forward and reverse. 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 Setting the Output Source on page 7.
Normal Recording Timer Recording Preparation: This DVD+VCR can be programmed to record up to 8 programs within a period of 1 year. For unattended recording, the timer needs to know the channels to be recorded and the starting and ending times. 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.
Operation with tape (Continued) 10 Use V to choose the SPEED option. B to choose the desired recording Use b/B speed (AUTO, SP or EP). 11 AUTO mode determines how much tape is left and switches speed from SP to EP, if necessary, to complete recording the program. There will be some picture and sound distortion at the point of the speed change. Use V to choose the REPEAT option. B to choose the desired repeat (ONCE, Use b/B WEEKLY, or DAILY). ONCE event....
Instant Timer Recording (One-Touch Record) Dubbing and Editing Instant Timer Recording allows you to make a recording easily of a preset length without using the program timer. If you wish to edit or dub your camcorder (or another VCR) recordings to this DVD+VCR, the rear (or Front) panel mounted Audio and Video (A/V) input jacks make the connections quick and easy. These direct A/V jacks will also provide better picture results than using the RF jack on the rear panel.
Operation with tape (Continued) VHS Hi-Fi Stereo System/ MTS Broadcast MTS (Multi-Channel TV Sound) This DVD+VCR is equipped with the VHS Hi-Fi audio sound system for recording and playback. The information below gives a brief description of Hi-Fi audio and how to record and play a tape in the Hi-Fi audio mode. This DVD+VCR will decode MTS stereo and bilingual (SAP) off-the-air broadcast sound signals.
Tape Counter Memory Feature Additional Information Real-Time Counter In manual recording, Timer recording, Instant Timer Recording, playback, or fast forward modes, the DVD+VCR automatically starts rewinding the tape at the end of the tape. The cassette will stop at the beginning of the tape and be ejected, and the DVD+VCR will turn itself off. After you have finished using the DVD+VCR, rewind, eject, and remove the cassette. Place the cassette in its protective sleeve to protect it from dust.
Operation with DVD and Audio CD Playing DVD and Audio CD Playback Setup DVD CD Turn on the TV and select the video input source connected 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 Setting the Output Source on page 7. Z) to open the disc tray. Press OPEN/CLOSE (Z 1 your chosen disc in the tray, with the label 2 Load facing up.
Operation with DVD and Audio CD (Continued) Still Picture and Frame-by-frame playback DVD CD Audio CDs - Repeat Track/All/Off The Repeat Track icon appears on the TV screen. 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. 3 To return to playback, press PLAY (H). Audio CDs 1 Press PAUSE/STEP (X) during playback. The DVD+VCR will now go into PAUSE mode.
Operation with DVD and Audio CD (Continued) General Features (Continued) Time Search 0:16:57 DVD -:--:-- The Time Search function allows you to start playing at any chosen time on the disc. 1 Press DISPLAY during playback. The on-screen display appears on the screen. The Time Search box shows the elapsed playing time of the current disc. V to select the Time 2 Within 10 seconds, use v/V Search icon in the on-screen display. The “-:--:--” appears in the Time Search box.
Operation with DVD and Audio CD (Continued) Programmed Playback with Audio CD Checking the contents of DVD Video discs: Menus DVDs may contain menus that allow you to access special features. To use the disc menu, press DISC MENU. Then, press the appropriate number button to select an option. Or, use b/B/v/V buttons to highlight your selection, then press SELECT/ENTER. Title Menu DVD Program allows you to store your favorite tracks for a particular disc in the DVD+VCR memory.
Operation with MP3 Discs Notes on MP3 Discs Playing MP3 Discs About MP3 The DVD+VCR can play MP3 format recordings on CDROM, CD-R, or CD-RW discs. Before playing MP3 recordings, read the notes on MP3 Recordings to the left. An MP3 file is audio data compressed by using MPEG1, the audio layer-3 file-coding scheme. We call files that have the .mp3 file extension MP3 files. The DVD+VCR cannot read an MP3 file that has a file extension other than .mp3.
Operation with MP3 Discs (Continued) Programmed Playback with MP3 Discs Repeat Playback with MP3 Discs Program allows you to store your favorite tracks for a particular disc in the DVD+VCR memory. The current track will be played back repeatedly. MP3 Program MP3-1 Program can contain 60 tracks. .. TRACK_1 TRACK_2 Follow steps 2 - 3 of Playing MP3 Discs on page 32. 1 PROGRAM to list the selected track on 2 Press the MP3 Program list. MP3 MP3-1 ..
Troubleshooting Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service. Cause Symptom Correction No power. The power cord is disconnected. Plug the power cord into the wall outlet securely. The power is on, but the DVD+VCR does not work. No disc is inserted. No tape is inserted. Insert a disc or tape. (Check that the disc or tape indicator in the display window is lit.) No picture. The TV is not set to receive DVD+VCR signal output.
Troubleshooting (Continued) Cause Correction Some channels are skipped over when using CH/TRK (v/V) Those channels were deleted with the ADD/DEL CH. option. Use ADD/DEL CH. to restore channels. See “Channel Selection” on page 16. Picture and sound of broadcasting channel are weak or missing. Antenna or cables are loose. Tighten connections or replace cable. Wrong CHANNEL SOURCE option is being used. Try all CHANNEL SOURCE options. See “Channel Selection” on page 16 for details.
Language Code List Enter the appropriate code number for the initial settings “Disc Audio”, “Disc Subtitle” and/or “Disc Menu” (See page 19).
Specifications General Power requirements Power consumption Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) Operating temperature Operating humidity Signal system AC 120V , 60 Hz 23W 430 X 97.5 X 360 mm (16.9 x 3.9 x 14.2 inches) (w x h x d) 5.3 kg (11.7 lbs) 5˚C to 40˚C (41˚F to 104˚F) 5 % to 90 % NTSC Inputs ANTENNA IN VHS VIDEO IN VHS AUDIO IN Antenna or CATV input, 75 ohms 1 Vp-p 75 ohms, sync negative, RCA jack x 1 -6.
ZENITH ELECTRONICS CORPORATION 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 normal use during the warranty period listed below from the date of original consumer purchase. This warranty is good only to the original purchaser of the product during the warranty period as long as it is in the United States, excluding US Territories.
