Zenith XBS245 Bedienungsanleitung

© Copyright 2002, Zenith Electronics Corporation Installation and Operating Guide | W arranty Model Number | XBS245 | DVD/VCR/Radio Combination Home Theater System[...]

2 Safety Precautions 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. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is [...]

INTRODUCTION 3 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. - All these safety and oper- ating instructions should be read before the product is operated. 2. Keep these instructions. - The safety , operating and use instructions should be retained for future refer- ence. 3. Heed all warnings. - All warnings on the product and in the o[...]

4 T able of Contents Introduction Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . 3 T able of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Before Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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 CD-R or CD-RW that contains audio titles or MP3 files. otes – Depending on the conditions of the recording equip- ment or the CD-R/RW disc itself, some CD-R/R W discs cannot be played on the unit. – The unit cannot play di[...]

6 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. In th[...]

7 INTRODUCTION Front Panel FORW ARD ( > / M ) 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. P AUSE/STEP ( X / C ) Pause playback or recording temporarily/press repeatedly for frame-by-frame playback. OPEN/CLOSE Opens or clos[...]

8 Display Window STEREO Indicates a stereo broadcast is being received. SAP Indicates when a SAP BILINGUAL broadcast is being received. DVD DVD inserted. CD Audio CD inserted. MP3 MP3 disc inserted Indicates repeat mode ANGLE active RAND RANDOM playback active A cassette is in the VCR deck. SP LP EP Displays the recording and playback speed. HI-FI [...]

9 INTRODUCTION Remote Control OPEN/CLOSE, EJECT ( Z ) - Opens and closes the disc tray . - Ejects the tape in the VCR deck. AUX/DVD/VCR/RADIO select buttons Select the output source (DVD,VCR, AUX or RADIO) to view on the TV screen. LEVEL Sets the sound level of each speaker . DELA Y Sets the delay time of each speaker . TEST TONE A hiss noise comes[...]

Rear Panel Do not touch the inner pins of the jacks on the rear panel. Electrostatic discharge may cause permanent damage 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 .IN Connect the VHF/UHF/CA TV antenna to this terminal. DVD/VCR OUT ([...]

PREP ARA TION 11 Connections ips   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 1 1-14.   Please refer to the manuals of your TV , VCR, Stereo System or other devices as necessary to make the best connections. Caution   Make s[...]

Connections (Continued) 12 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 to the antenna in jack on the TV using the 75-ohm Coaxial Cable supplied (R) . ote If you use this connection, tune the TV to the DVD+VCR ’ s RF out[...]

PREP ARA TION 13 Speaker System Connections Connect the speakers using the supplied speaker cords by matching the colors of the terminals and those of the cords. T o obtain the best possible surround sound, adjust the speaker parameters (distance, level, etc.). otes  Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on the components[...]

14 Radio Antenna Connections Connect the supplied FM/AM antennas for radio listen- ing. 1 1 Connect the AM loop antenna to the AM antenna connectors. 2 2 Connect the FM wire antenna to the FM antenna connectors. otes  T o prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away from the DVD+VCR and other components.  Be sure to fully extend the FM[...]

Selecting the Input/Output Source Follow these guidelines to select and switch among the various DVD+VCR input and output sources: • DVD T o 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 T o vie[...]

16 Before Operation - Sound Mode Descriptions Mini Glossary for Sound Mode Allows you to enjoy 5.1(or 6) discrete channels of high quality digital audio from DTS program sources bearing the trademark such as discs, DVD and compact discs, etc. DTS Digital Surround delivers up to 6 channels of transpar- ent audio (which means identical to the origina[...]

PREP ARA TION 17 Before Operation - Sound Mode Descriptions (Continued) Sound Mode Y ou can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one of the pre-programmed sound fields according to the program you want to listen to. Each time you press SOUND EFFECT button, the sound mode is changed in the following order; PROLOGIC → HALL 1 → HALL 2 → THEA[...]

18 Before Operation (Continued) Delay Time Setting In Dolby Digital or Dolby Pro Logic II mode, it is assumed that the distance from the listener to each of the speakers is equal. If not, then setting the delay times of the center or rear speakers so that the sound will be heard simultaneously by the listener . The interval from the speakers to the[...]

PREP ARA TION 19 On-Screen Display (OSD) Some of these functions will be displayed every time the VCR is operated. ❶❷ ❸ ❹ ❺ ❻❼ ❶ T APE SPEED DISPLA Y Shows the current tape speed. ❷ FUNCTION DISPLA Y Indicates the function in progress. ❸ HI-FI DISPLA Y Indicates when this unit is playing back tape recorded with Hi-Fi. ❹ CHANNE[...]

20 Before Operation - VCR Mode (Continued) Using the VCR Setup Menu 1 1 Press MENU and the MAIN menu will appear . 2 2 Use v / V to select the VCR SETUP menu, then press SELECT/ENTER. The VCR SETUP menu will appear . 3 3 Use v / V to choose a desired option on the VCR SETUP menu. Then use b / B to choose a desired setting. SCREEN DISPLA Y The on-sc[...]

21 PREP ARA TION Before Operation - VCR Mode (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 when the DVD+VCR is turned off. Auto Clock Set The Auto Clock Set feature is set to ON at the factory . In the ON sett[...]

22 Before Operation - DVD Mode Options T itle Number Chapter Number T ime search Audio language and Digital Audio Output mode Subtitle language Angle Function (Use 3 3 / 4 4 to select desired option) Shows the current title number and total number of titles, and skips to the desired title number . Shows the current chapter number and total number o[...]

PREP ARA TION 23 Before Operation - DVD Mode (Continued) Initial Settings Y ou can set your own Personal Preferences on the player . Initial Settings General Operation 1 1 Press SETUP . The setup menu appears. 2 2 Use 3 3 / 4 4 to select the desired option. The screen will show the current setting for the selected option, as well as alternate setti[...]

24 Before Operation - DVD Mode (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 s[...]

OPERA TION 25 VCR Mode T ape Playback Normal Playback Preparation:   T urn on the TV .   T une 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 Outpu[...]

26 VCR Mode T ape Recording Normal Recording Preparation:   T urn on the power of both the DVD+VCR and TV .   T une 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. [...]

OPERA TION 27 VCR Mode T ape Recording (Continued) 1 1 0 0 Use V to choose the SPEED option. Use b / B to choose the desired recording speed (AUTO, SP or EP).   AUTO mode determines how much tape is left and switches speed from SP to EP , if necessary , to com- plete recording the program. There will be some pic- ture and sound distortion at [...]

28 VCR Mode T ape Recording (Continued) Instant Timer Recording (One-T ouch Record) Instant T imer Recording allows you to make a recording easily of a preset length without using the program timer . Preparation:  T urn 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 dire[...]

OPERA TION 29 VCR Mode T ape Recording Sound Setup 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 ster[...]

30 VCR Mode Other Features T ape Counter Memory Feature Real-Time Counter Shows length of tape run in hours, minutes, and sec- onds. Press CLK/CNT to select the real-time counter display . Every press of CLK/CNT changes the TV screen as illustrated below .   Counter changes to “ M 0:00:00 ” when the cassette is ejected.   The real-t[...]

OPERA TION 31 DVD Mode Operation Playing a DVD Playback Setup  T urn on the TV and select the video input source con- nected to the DVD player .  Audio system: T urn on the audio system and select the input source connected to the DVD player .   Set the Output Source to DVD as shown in Setting the Output Source on page 15. 1 1 Press OPE[...]

32 DVD Mode Operation (Continued) General Features (continued) Still Picture and Frame-by-frame playback 1 Press P AUSE/STEP ( X ) during playback. The player will now go into P AUSE mode. 2 Y ou can advance the picture frame-by-frame by pressing P AUSE/STEP ( X ) repeatedly on the remote control. Search 1 Press and hold BACKW ARD ( . ) or FORW ARD[...]

OPERA TION 33 DVD Mode Operation (Continued) General Features (continued) Zoom The Zoom function allows you to enlarge the video image and to move through the enlarged image. 1 Press ZOOM during playback or still playback to acti- vate the Zoom function. If you press ZOOM repeatedly , the magnification level increases up to six times. 2 Use the 1 1[...]

34 DVD Mode Audio CD Operation Playing Audio CDs and MP3 discs The DVD+VCR can play MP3 formatted recordings on CD-ROM, CD-R, or CD-RW discs. Before playing MP3 recordings, read the notes on MP3 Recordings on page 36. 1 1 Insert a disc and close the tray . The menu appears on the TV screen. Audio CD menu MP3 menu 2 2 Use 3 3 / 4 4 to select a track[...]

OPERA TION 35 DVD Mode Programmed Playback Programmed Playback with Audio CD and MP3 Discs Program allows you to store your favorite tracks for a particular disc in the player memory . Program can contain 32 tracks (Audio CD) or 60 tracks (MP3 disc). 1 1 Insert the disc and close the tray . The menu is displayed on the TV screen. 2 2 Press PROGRAM [...]

36 DVD Mode Additional Information Screen Saver The screen saver picture appears when you leave the DVD+VCR in stop mode for about five minutes. After the Screen Saver has been engaged for about five minutes, the DVD+VCR will automatically turn itself off. Video Mode Setting   With certain discs, the playback picture may be flick- ering or Do[...]

OPERA TION 37 Radio Operation Presetting Radio Stations Y ou can preset 30 stations for FM and AM. Before tun- ing, make sure that you have turned down the volume to the minimum. 1 1 Press RADIO. FM or AM appears in the display window and radio infor- mation appears on the TV screen. 2 2 Each time you press RADIO, you toggle between FM and AM. 3 3 [...]

38 Symptom No power . The power is on, but the DVD+VCR does not work. No picture. No sound. The playback picture is poor . The DVD+VCR does not start playback. Cause  The power cord is disconnected.  No disc is inserted.  No tape is inserted.  The TV is not set to receive DVD+VCR signal output.  TV/VCR mode for DVD+VCR is set to TV .[...]

REFERENCE 39 T roubleshooting (Continued) Symptom Some channels are skipped over when using CH/TRK ( v / V ) Picture and sound of broadcasting channel are weak or missing. Camcorder image is not shown. Camcorder image via A/V input to DVD+VCR is not shown on TV screen. T imer recording is not possible. TIMER indicator light appears after DVD+VCR is[...]

T roubleshooting (Continued) 40 Symptom Severe hum or noise is heard. Radio stations cannot be tuned in. No sound from DIGIT AL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL). The remote control does not work properly . Cause  The plugs and jacks are dirty .  The disc is dirty .  The speakers and components are connected poorly .  The DVD+VCR is located too close [...]

REFERENCE 41 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 Byelorussian 7577 Cambodian 6765 Catalan 9072 Chines[...]

42 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 A T Austria AU Australia A W Aruba AZ Azerbaidjan BA Bosnia-Herzegovina BB Barbados BD Bangladesh BE Belgium BF Burkina Faso BG Bulgaria BH Bahrain [...]

REFERENCE 43 Specifications General Power requirements AC 120V , 60 Hz Power consumption 80W Dimensions (approx.) 430 X 97.5 X 360 mm (16.9 x 3.9 x 14.2 inches) (w x h x d) Mass (approx.) 7 kg (15.4 lbs) Operating temperature 5 ˚ C to 35 ˚ C (41 ˚ F to 95 ˚ F) Operating humidity 5 % to 90 % Signal system NTSC Inputs ANTENNA IN Antenna or CA TV [...]

Specifications (Continued) FM T uner T uning Range 87.5 - 108 MHz Intermediate Frequency 10.7 MHz Signal-to-Noise Ratio 60 dB Frequency Response 150 - 10,000 Hz AM T uner T uning Range 530 - 1,720 kHz Intermediate Frequency 450 kHz Amplifier Stereo mode 50W + 50W (8 Ω at 1 kHz, THD 10 %) Surround mode Front: 50W + 50W (THD 10 %) Center*: 50W Surr[...]

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