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Page 2 - Safety Precautions; CAUTION

2 Safety Precautions The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within anequilateral triangle is intended to alert the user tothe presence of uninsulated dangerous voltagewithin the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electricshock to persons. The exclamati...

Page 3 - INTRODUCTION; IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

INTRODUCTION 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. - All safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is oper-ated. 2. Keep these instructions. - The safety, operating and use instructions should be retained for future refer-ence. 3. Heed all warnings. - ...

Page 4 - Table of Contents; Introduction; Checking the contents of; Reference; Indicates special operating features of this unit.

4 Table of Contents Introduction Safety Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Table of Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Before Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

Page 5 - Before Use; Playable Discs; otes; Remote Control Operating Range; Caution

INTRODUCTION 5 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, KodakPICTURE CD, CD-R or CD-RWs that contain audiotitles, MP3, or JPEG files. otes – Depending on the condition of the recording equip- ment or the CD-R/RW (or D...

Page 6 - ” may appear on the TV screen during operation.; Yes; Selecting the Viewing Source

6 Before Use (Continued) Precautions Handling the unit When shipping the unit For maximum protection, use the original carton andpacking materials when shipping or transporting theunit. Re-pack the unit as it was originally packaged atthe factory. When setting up the unit The picture and sound of a ...

Page 7 - Front Panel

7 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...

Page 8 - Display Window Overview

8 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-F...

Page 9 - Remote Control Overview

9 INTRODUCTION Remote Control Overview OPEN/CLOSE, EJECT ( Z 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 LOGIC II (MOVIE, MUSIC, MATRIX) or 3D SURROUND....

Page 10 - Rear Panel Connections Overview; AC Power Cord

Rear Panel Connections Overview Do not touch the inner pins of the jacks on the rearpanel. Electrostatic discharge may cause permanentdamage 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.I...

Page 11 - Connections

PREP ARA TION 11 Connections ips Depending on your TV and other equipment you wish toconnect, there are various ways you could connect theDVD/VCR Receiver. Use connections described on pages11-14.Please refer to the manuals of your TV, VCR, StereoSystem or other devices as necessary to make the best...

Page 12 - Basic TV Connections; RF coaxial connection; Optional TV Connections; Component Video (Color Stream; Typical TV Connections Panel

Connections (Continued) 12 Basic TV Connections Make one of the following connections, depending onthe capabilities of your TV. RF coaxial connection Connect the RF.OUT jack on the DVD/VCR Receiver tothe antenna in jack on the TV using the 75-ohm CoaxialCable supplied (R) . ote If you use this conne...

Page 13 - Speaker System Connections; to; Speaker Positioning; This can be placed in any front position.; About Ferrite Core

PREP ARA TION 13 Connections (Continued) Speaker System Connections Connect the speakers using the supplied speaker wireby matching the colors of the terminals and those of thewires. To obtain the best possible surround sound,adjust the speaker parameters (distance, level, etc.). otes Be sure to mat...

Page 14 - Radio Antenna Connections; Digital Device Connections; Rear of DVD/VCR Receiver

14 Radio Antenna Connections Connect the supplied FM/AM antennas for radio listen-ing. 11 Connect the AM loop antenna to the AM antennaconnectors. 22 Connect the FM wire antenna to the FM antennaconnectors. otes To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antennaaway from the DVD/VCR Receiver and othe...

Page 15 - Selecting Input/Output Sources; PREP

Follow these guidelines to select and switch betweenthe various DVD/VCR Receiver input and outputsources: • DVD To view output from the DVD deck: Press DVD on the remote or DVD/VCR on the frontpanel until the DVD indicator on the front panel lightsand output from the DVD deck is viewed on the TVscre...

Page 16 - Sound Mode Setup and Descriptions; Sound Mode; While DVD is inserted; Volume Control

16 Sound Mode Setup and Descriptions Mini Glossary for Audio Stream & Surround mode (DTS) Allows you to enjoy 5.1(or 6) discrete channels of high qualitydigital audio from DTS program sources such as discs, DVDand compact discs, etc. bearing the trademark. DTS DigitalSurround delivers up to 6 ch...

Page 17 - VCR Operation Setup; EASY INFORMATION; On-Screen Menus Setup; Menu Selection

PREP ARA TION 17 VCR Operation Setup On-Screen Display (OSD) VCR functions are displayed during VCR operation. ❶ ❷ ❸ ❹ ❺ ❻ ❼ ❶ TAPE SPEED DISPLAY Shows the current tape speed. ❷ FUNCTION DISPLAY Indicates the function in progress. ❸ HI-FI DISPLAY Indicates the unit is playing back tape recorded in H...

Page 18 - AUTO CHANNEL PROGRAMMING; TO ADD OR ERASE CHANNELS FROM MEMORY

18 VCR Operation Setup (Continued) VCR Setup Menu Options 11 Press MENU and the MAIN menu will appear. 22 Use v v / V V to select the SETUP menu, then press MEMORY/ENTER. The SETUP menu will appear. 33 Use v v / V V to choose a desired option on the SETUP menu. Then use b b / B B to choose a desired...

Page 19 - Setting the Clock; Auto Clock Set; Things to know before starting

19 PREP ARA TION VCR Operation Setup (Continued) Setting the Clock The DVD/VCR Receiver gives you two ways to set thetime and date: the Auto Clock Feature or manually. TheAuto Clock feature enables the DVD/VCR Receiver toset up the clock while the DVD/VCR Receiver is turnedoff. Auto Clock Set The Au...

Page 20 - On-screen display operation; Playback Status Indicator Icons; Menu Options; Selection Method

20 DVD Operation Setup DVD Operational Overview This manual gives basic instructions for operating theDVD/VCR Receiver. Some DVDs require specific opera-tion or allow only limited operation during playback.When this occurs, the symbol appears on the TV screen, indicating that the operation is not pe...

Page 21 - Initial Settings; You can set your personal preferences on the DVD+VCR.; Basic Menu Operation; The Setup menu appears.; Language; Disc Language; Disc Language selection may not work for some DVDs.; Menu Language; Picture; TV Aspect

PREP ARA TION 21 DVD Operation Setup (Continued) Initial Settings You can set your personal preferences on the DVD+VCR. Basic Menu Operation 11 Press SETUP. The Setup menu appears. 22 Use v v / V V to select the desired option. The screen will show the current setting for theselected option, as well...

Page 22 - Speaker setup; Speaker settings; Use; Vocal; ote; The Auto Play function may not work on some DVDs.

22 DVD Operation Setup (Continued) Speaker setup 5.1 Speaker settings Select speaker settings, including volume, balance anddelay time, or test the speaker settings.Speaker settings are only available in the Analog Multi-Channel Output mode. (See “Speaker Setup”, page 37.) Others (DRC/Vocal/AutoPlay...

Page 23 - Rating; If you select Unlock, Parental Control is; Country Code; Select Change using; If you forget your 4-digit password; Press SETUP to display the Setup menu.

PREP ARA TION 23 DVD Operation Setup (Continued) Parental Control Rating Movies on DVDs may contain scenes not suitable forchildren. Therefore, discs may contain Parental Controlinformation that applies to the complete disc or to certain scenes on the disc. These scenes are ratedfrom 1 to 8, and alt...

Page 24 - Insert a prerecorded video cassette.; PLAY appears on the TV screen.; Press STOP to stop playback.; STOP appears on the TV screen.; Tracking Control; Auto Tracking; on the remote control or; Special Effect Playbacks; Special effects playback notes; Search; You can replay a specified segment twice.

24 VCR Operation Normal Playback Preparation: Turn on the TV.Tune the TV to the DVD/VCR Receiver output channel (CH3 or 4) or set the TV’s source selector to VIDEO.If a direct VIDEO/AUDIO connection is made between theDVD/VCR Receiver and the TV, set the TV’s source selector toVIDEO.Set the Output S...

Page 25 - Basic Recording; To pause recording; Use TV/VCR to select the TV mode during recording.; Using the TV, select the channel to be viewed.; Timer Recording; The PROGRAM menu will appear.

OPERA TION 25 VCR Operation (Continued) Basic Recording Preparation: Turn on the power of both the DVD/VCR Receiver and TV.Tune the TV to the DVD/VCR Receiver output channel (CH 3or 4) or set the TV’s source selector to VIDEO.If a direct VIDEO/AUDIO connection is made between theDVD/VCR Receiver and...

Page 26 - Program Priority

26 VCR Operation (Continued) 1100 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 andswitches speed from SP to SLP, if necessary, tocomplete recording the program. There will be somepicture and soun...

Page 27 - The channel number appears on the TV screen.; Checking the Recording Time; Copying from DVD to VCR; Insert a blank VHS video tape into the VCR deck.

OPERA TION 27 VCR Operation (Continued) Instant Timer Recording Instant Timer Recording allows you to make a recordingeasily of a preset length without using the programma-ble timer. Preparation: Turn on the power of both the DVD/VCR Receiver and the TV.Be sure the TV is tuned to the DVD/VCR Receive...

Page 28 - Playback with Hi-Fi Stereo Audio Sound; Insert a cassette and press PLAY.; Adjust sound at your stereo system.; If only STEREO appears on the TV screen.; If STEREO/SAP appears on the TV screen; TV screen

28 VCR Operation (Continued) VHS Hi-Fi Stereo System/MTS Broadcast This DVD/VCR Receiver is equipped with the VHS Hi-Fiaudio sound system for recording and playback. Theinformation below gives a brief description of Hi-Fi audioand how to record and play a tape in the Hi-Fi audiomode. Playback with H...

Page 29 - Tape Counter Memory Feature; to select the real-time; Counter Memory Feature; Begin recording or playing a tape.; Tape Remaining; repeatedly until the REM indicator; Additional Information; Auto Play System

OPERA TION 29 VCR 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 onscreen display as illustrated below. Counter changes to “0:00:00” ...

Page 30 - Playback Setup; General Features; Selecting TITLEs; to select Chapter icon.; Slow Motion

30 DVD Operation Playing DVDs Playback Setup Turn on the TV and select the video input source con-nected to the DVD/VCR Receiver. Audio system: Turn on the audio system and selectthe input source connected to the DVD/VCRReceiver.Set the Output Source to DVD as shown in “SelectingInput/Output Sources...

Page 31 - ips

OPERA TION 31 DVD Operation (Continued) General Features (Continued) Search 1. Press and hold BACKWARD or FORWARD for abouttwo seconds while in playback. The DVD/VCR Receiver will enter SEARCH mode. 2. Press and hold BACKWARD or FORWARD repeated-ly to select the required speed: m X2, m X4, m X16, m ...

Page 32 - Detailed Description of each Video Mode; Special DVD Features

32 DVD Operation (Continued) General Features (Continued) Marker Search You can start playback from a memorized point. Up tonine points can be memorized.To enter a mark, follow these steps. 1. During disc playback, press MARKER when the DVDreaches the spot that you want to memorize. The Marker icon ...

Page 33 - Audio CD and MP3 Disc Operation; MP3 Recording Notes; About MP3

OPERA TION 33 Audio CD and MP3 Disc Operation Playing Audio CDs or MP3 Discs The DVD/VCR Receiver can play MP3 formattedrecordings on CD-ROM, CD-R, or CD-RW discs.Before playing MP3 recordings, read the notes on MP3Recordings on right. 11 Insert a disc and close the tray.Audio CD: Audio CD menu appe...

Page 34 - Audio CD and MP3 Disc Operation (Continued)

Audio CD and MP3 Disc Operation (Continued) 34 Pause 1. Press PAUSE/STEP during playback. 2. To return to playback, press PLAY or pressPAUSE/STEP again. Selecting Tracks Press BACKWARD or FORWARD briefly during play-back to go to the next track or to return to the begin-ning of the current track.Pre...

Page 35 - JPEG File Operation; OPERA; Viewing JPEG Files on a Disc; Selecting other Files

JPEG File Operation OPERA TION 35 Viewing JPEG Files on a Disc This DVD/VCR Receiver can play discs with JPEG files.Before playing JPEG files, read the notes on JPEGFiles to the right. 1 Insert a disc and close the tray. The MP3/JPEG menu appears on the TV screen. 22 Use 3 3 / 4 4 to select the JPEG...

Page 36 - Programmed Playback; Repeat Programmed Tracks

Programmed Playback MP3 CD 36 Programmed Playback with Audio CDsor MP3 Discs The Program function enables you to store your favoritetracks from any disc in the player memory. Program can contain 30 tracks. 11 Press PROGRAM during playback or in Stopmode to enter the Program Edit mode. The mark will ...

Page 37 - Speaker Setup

Speaker Setup OPERA TION 37 Adjust the following settings for the built-in 5.1 channelsurround decoder. 11 Select “5.1 Speaker Setup” on the setup menuusing the 3 3 / 4 4 buttons. 22 While “5.1 Speaker Setup” is selected, press 2 button. 33 Use 2 2 buttons to select the desired speaker. 44 Adjust op...

Page 38 - Repeat steps 2 to 5 to store other stations.; Listening to the Radio; To Clear Stored Radio Stations

38 Radio Operation Presetting available Radio Stations You can preset 30 stations for FM and AM. Before tun-ing, make sure that you have turned down the volume. 11 Press FM/AM on the remote control or on thefront panel until the frequency band appears onthe display and TV screen. 22 Use 3 3 / 4 4 on...

Page 40 - Troubleshooting

40 Symptom No power. The power is on, but theDVD/VCR Receiverdoes not work. No picture. No sound. The playback picture ispoor. The DVD/VCR Receiverdoes not start playback. Cause The power cord is disconnected. No disc is loaded.No tape is loaded. The TV is not set to receive DVD/VCRReceiver signal o...

Page 41 - REFERENCE; Symptom; Antenna or cables are loose.; Solution; Tighten connections or replace cable.

REFERENCE 41 Troubleshooting (Continued) Symptom Some channels areskipped over when usingCH/TRK ( v / V ) Picture and sound ofbroadcasting channel areweak or missing. Camcorder image is notshown. Camcorder image viaA/V input to DVD/CD/VCRReceiver is not shown onTV screen. Timer recording is notpossi...

Page 43 - Language Code List

REFERENCE 43 Language Code List Code Language 6566 Abkhazian 6565 Afar 6570 Afrikaans 8381 Albanian 6577 Amharic 6582 Arabic 7289 Armenian 6583 Assamese 6588 Aymara 6590 Azerbaijani 6665 Bashkir 6985 Basque 6678 Bengali; Bangla 6890 Bhutani 6672 Bihari 6682 Breton 6671 Bulgarian 7789 Burmese 6669 By...

Page 44 - Country Code List

44 Code Country AD Andorra AE United Arab Emirates AF Afghanistan AG Antigua and Barbuda AI Anguilla AL Albania AM Armenia AN Netherlands Antilles AO Angola AQ Antarctica AR Argentina AS American Samoa AT Austria AU Australia AW Aruba AZ Azerbaidjan BA Bosnia-Herzegovina BB Barbados BD Bangladesh BE...

Page 45 - Specifications; General

REFERENCE 45 Specifications General Power requirements AC 120V, 60 Hz Power consumption 72W Dimensions (approx.) 430 X 97 X 385 mm (17 x 3.9 x 15.3 inches) (w x h x d) Weitht (approx.) 6.3 kg (13.15 lbs) Operating temperature 5 ˚ C to 35 ˚ C (41 ˚ F to 95 ˚ F) Operating humidity 5 % to 90 % Signal s...

Page 46 - Amplifier; Speakers; Satellite Speaker

Specifications (Continued) FM Tuner Tuning Range 87.5 - 108.0 MHz Intermediate Frequency 10.7 MHz AM Tuner Tuning Range 530 - 1,720 kHz Intermediate Frequency 450 kHz Amplifier Stereo mode 35W + 35W (8 Ω at 1 kHz, THD 10 %) Surround mode Front: 35W + 35W (THD 10 %)Center*: 35W Surround*: 35W + 35W (...

Page 47 - Notes

Page 48 - THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO:; ZENITH ELECTRONICS CORPORATION

Zenith will repair or replace your product, at Zenith’s option, if it proves to be defective in material or workmanshipunder normal use, during the warranty period (“Warranty Period”) listed below, effective from the date (“Date ofPurchase”) of original purchase of the product. This limited warranty...