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Installation and Operating Guide | Warranty
Model Number | XBS444 | DVD+Hi-Fi VCR System
(Speakers: LHS-C6238T/LHS-C6238W)
© Copyright 2003, Zenith Electronics Corporation
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Safety Precautions FCC WARNING: This equipment may generate or use radio CAUTION frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifi- DO NOT OPEN cations are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK unauthorized change or modification is made. OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) FCC COMPLIANCE: The respon
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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 proce- dures for installation, use, and servicing. This product does not contain any p
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Table of Contents Search. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Introduction Repeat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Repeat A-B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . 3 Time Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 3D
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AAA Before Use Disc-related terms Playable Discs Title (DVD only) The main film content or accompanying feature content DVD video discs or additional feature content, or music album. (8 cm / 12 cm disc) Each title is assigned a title reference number enabling Audio CD you to locate it easily. (8 cm / 12 cm disc) Chapter (DVD only) In addition, this unit can play the following: DVD-RW, Sections of a picture or a musical piece that are smaller DVD+RW, Kodak PICTURE CD, and CD-R or CD-RW than tit
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Before Use (Continued) Cleaning discs Precautions Fingerprints and dust on the disc can cause poor pic- Handling the unit ture quality and sound distortion. Before playing, clean the disc with a clean cloth. Wipe the disc from the cen- Shipping the unit ter outward. 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. Setting up the unit The picture and sound of a nearby TV, VCR, or radio Yes No
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Front Panel Control Functions OPEN/CLOSE (Z Z) EJECT(Z Z) Opens and closes the disc tray. Ejects a tape in the VCR deck. Remote Sensor PAUSE/STEP(X X/C C) Point the remote control here. Pause playback of a tape or a disc in the DVD or VCR deck temporarily/press repeatedly for frame-by-frame Disc Tray (DVD deck) playback. Insert a disc here. STOP (x x) MONO/STEREO Stops playback of a disc or Selects stereo or mono mode tape. for FM tuning. PLAY (B) FM/AM Plays back a recorded tape or disc. Swi
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Display Window Indicators A disc is loaded in the DVD deck. (Lights when a disc is loaded in the DVD deck and flashes when the disc tray is opened.) Indicates current DVD+Hi-Fi VCR is in VCR timer recording mode audio stream. or a VCR timer recording is programmed. DVD to VCR copy is in progress. Indicates the unit is in the radio recording mode. DVD+Hi-Fi VCR is Recording a tape. Indicates the current Indicates the unit is surround mode. playing back a tape recorded in Hi-Fi. Lights up when an
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Remote Control Button Functions FM/AM Tuner select POWER Select FM or AM band as the listening Switches DVD+Hi-Fi VCR ON and OFF. choice. (FM and AM bands) VIDEO 1/2 Select input source. Z Z OPEN/CLOSE, EJECT ( ) - Opens and closes the disc tray. MUTE - Ejects a tape in the VCR deck. Turns the sound on and off temporarily. CD/DVD/VCR select Selects the output source (CD/DVD or SOUND MODE EJECT OPEN/CLOSE VCR) to view on the TV screen. Selects sound mode. POWER 0-9 Number Keypad CLEAR CD
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Rear Panel Connections VIDEO 1 MONITOR OUT (VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN (Left/Right)) Connect to a TV or MONITOR Connect the audio/video output of an external source (Audio system, TV/Monitor, another VCR). S-VIDEO OUT (DVD OUT) Connect to an S-Video Input on TV. FOR DVD VIEWING ONLY. AC Power Cord Plug into the power source. SPEAKER CONNECTORS Connect the six supplied speakers to these terminals. SUB FRONT REAR CENTER REAR FRONT WOOFER (R 4 ) (L 4 ) (R 4 ) ( 4 ) (L 4 ) ( 8 ) S-VIDEO
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Connections Without Cable Box ips If your cable wire is connected to your TV without a converter Depending on your TV and other equipment you wish to or descrambler box, unscrew the wire from your TV and attach connect, there are various ways to connect the DVD+Hi-Fi it to the ANTENNA/CABLE IN jack on the DVD+Hi-Fi VCR. VCR. Use connections described on pages 11-13. Use the supplied round coaxial cable to connect between the Please refer to the manuals of your TV, VCR, Stereo DVD+Hi-Fi VCR
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Connections (Continued) ® Progressive Scan (ColorStream pro) connection Basic TV Connections If your television is a high-definition or “digital ready” Make one of the following connections, depending on television, you may take advantage of the DVD+Hi-Fi the capabilities of your existing equipment. VCR’s progressive scan output for the highest video resolution possible. RF coaxial connection If your TV does not accept the Progressive Scan for- Connect the ANTENNA/CABLE OUT jack on the
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Connections (Continued) Accessory Audio/Video (A/V) Connections to DVD+Hi-Fi VCR Connect the VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 jacks on the Accessory Device Jack Panel DVD+Hi-Fi VCR to the AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jacks on AUDIO OUTPUT your R accessory component, using the optional audio/video cables. L VIDEO OUTPUT REAR FRONT SUB WOOFER L 4 ) (L 4 ) ( 8 ) S-VIDEO OUT VIDEO 1 MONITOR COMPONENT OUT VIDEO OUT VIDEO Y RS L Pb OR AUDIO R Pr IN OUT ANTENNA/CABLE Rear of DVD & Hi-Fi Home Theater System Front
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Connections (Continued) Speaker System Connections Connect the speakers using the supplied speaker cables. To obtain the best possible surround sound, adjust the speaker parameters; distance, level, etc.. Center Speaker Front Speaker Front Speaker (Right) (Left) FRONT REAR CENTER REAR FRONT SUB WOOFER (R 4 ) (R 4 ) ( 4 ) (L 4 ) (L 4 ) ( 8 ) S-VIDEO OUT AM VIDEO 1 MONITOR OUT VIDEO GND SPEAKERS L FM AUDIO ANTENNA R IN OUT ANTENNA/CABLE Subwoofer Rear Speak
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Glossary for Audio Stream & Surround mode Sound Mode Allows you to enjoy 5.1(or 6) discrete channels of high quality You can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one digital audio from DTS program sources such as discs, DVD of the pre-programmed sound fields according to the and compact discs, etc. bearing the trademark. DTS Digital program you want to listen to. Surround delivers up to 6 channels of transparent audio and results in exceptional clarity throughout a true 360 degree Each time
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VCR Operation Setup EASY INFORMATION On-Screen Display (OSD) If the Extended Data Service (XDS) signals are provided Some of these functions appear during VCR operation. along with normal TV signal in your area or during play- back of a tape recorded with Extended Data Service ❶❷ ❸ ❹ ❺ (XDS) signals, the station ID, program title, and program PLAY HI-FI CH 4 details are shown on the TV screen. SP STEREO When viewing a channel with Extended Data Service (XDS) signals, press MEMORY/ENTER and the
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VCR Operation Setup (Continued) VCR Setup Menu Options Channel Selection This DVD+VCR is equipped with a frequency Press MENU and the MAIN menu will appear. synthesized tuner capable of receiving up to 181 1 1 channels. These include VHF channels 2-13, UHF Use v v/V V to select the SETUP menu, then press channels 14-69 and CATV channels 1-125. 2 2 MEMORY/ENTER. Preparation: The SETUP menu will appear. Connect the DVD+Hi-Fi VCR to the desired type of antenna or cable TV system, as shown in
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VCR Operation Setup (Continued) Setting the Clock ote There are cases where the TV station does not send or sends The DVD+Hi-Fi VCR gives you two ways to set the time wrong date and/or time information and the DVD+Hi-Fi VCR and date: the Auto Clock Feature or manually. The Auto sets the incorrect time. Clock feature enables the DVD+Hi-Fi VCR to set up the If this happens we recommend that you set the clock manually. clock while the DVD+Hi-Fi VCR is turned off. Manual Clock Set Things to know be
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DVD Operation Setup 1 1 2 2 Use / to change the setting of an option. General Explanation 3 3 The number buttons can be also be used for setting This manual gives basic instructions for operating the numbers (e.g., title number). For some functions, DVD+Hi-Fi VCR. Some DVDs require specific operation press MEMORY/ENTER to execute the setting. or allow only limited operation during playback. When Temporary Feedback Field Icons this occurs, the symbol appears on the TV screen, indicating that the
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DVD Operation Setup (Continued) Picture Initial Settings You can set your own Personal Preferences on the TV Aspect Ratio DVD DVD+Hi-Fi VCR. 4:3 Letterbox: Select when a standard 4:3 TV is con- nected. Displays theatrical images with masking bars General Operation above and below the picture. 4:3 Panscan: Select when a conventional TV set is Press SETUP. connected. The video material formatted in the Pan & 1 1 The Setup menu appears. Scan style is played back in that style (Both sides of the pic
