Zenith ABV441 Operation Guide

Zenith ABV441 - Allegro Progressive Scan DVD Player Hi-Fi Stereo VCR Video Cassette Recorder Combination Manual

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    Installation and Operating Guide | Warranty Model Number | ABV441 | DVD Player + Video Cassette Recorder © Copyright 2004, Zenith Electronics Corporation Allegro® is a registered trademark of Zenith Electronics Corporation, all rights reserved.
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    as practical. CAUTION: This DVD+VCR employs a Laser System. To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner's manual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the unit require maintenance, contact an authorized service location. Use of controls, adjustments, or the performance
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    WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS OWNER'S MANUAL. AND parts that can be repaired by the user. DO NOT REMOVE THE CABINET COVER, OR YOU MAY BE EXPOSED TO DANGEROUS VOLTAGE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY. 1. Read these instructions. - All these safety and operating instructions
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    List 33 Erasing the Complete Program List 33 Reference Controlling Your TV with the Supplied Remote . . 34 Troubleshooting 35-36 Language Code and Country Code List 37 Specifications 38 Warranty Back Cover About the symbols for instructions Indicates hazards likely to cause harm to the unit
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    . Refer also to the instructions supplied with the DVDs. Some DVDs made for business purposes may not be played on the unit. Regional code of this DVD+VCR and DVDs 1 This DVD+VCR is designed and manufac- tured for playback of Region 1 encoded DVD software. The region code on the labels of some
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    may appear on the TV screen during operation. This icon means the function explained in this owner's manual is not available on that specific DVD video disc. About the disc symbols for instructions A section whose title has one of the following symbols are applicable only to those discs represented
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    activate Instant Timer Recording. CH (v/V) To scan up or down through memorized channels. EJECT(Z) Ejects the tape in the VCR deck. Disc Tray (DVD deck) Insert a disc here. Cassette Compartment (VCR deck) Insert a video cassette here. Remote Sensor Point the DVD+VCR remote control here. Display
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    no disc.) Indicates when the Progressive scan is active. Indicates repeat mode. Indicates when the DVD+VCR is locked. DVD+VCR is in timer recording or a timer recording is programmed.(VCR part only) A cassette is in the VCR deck. The VCR deck is selected. DVD [P] VCR REC PM TV Lights when
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    INTRODUCTION Remote Control POWER Turns DVD+VCR ON and OFF. DVD Select the DVD+VCR function mode to DVD. VCR Select the DVD+VCR function mode to VCR. INPUT Selects the VCR deck's source (Tuner, LINE 1, or LINE 2). 0-9 numerical buttons Selects numbered options in a menu. TV/VCR To view channels
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    source (Audio system, TV/Monitor, Another VCR). DVD/VCR OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO (Left/Right)) Connect to a TV with video and audio inputs. COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO OUT (Y Pb Pr) (DVD OUT) Connect to a TV with Y Pb Pr inputs. AUDIO OUT (Left/Right) (DVD OUT) Connect to a TV, amplifier, receiver
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    connect the DVD+VCR. Use connections described on pages 11-13. Please refer to the manuals of your TV, VCR, Stereo instruction below: The cable hookup permits both TV and DVD+VCR operation. To view or record CATV channel 1 Tune the TV to the DVD+VCR output channel (CH 3 or 4). 2 Set the DVD+VCR
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    will appear scrambled if you try Progressive Scan on the DVD+VCR. 1 Connect the COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO OUT jacks on the DVD+VCR to the corresponding in jacks on the TV using an optional Y Pb Pr cable (C). 2 Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks of the DVD+VCR to the audio left/right
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    the best sound quality. For this you need a multi-channel Audio/Video receiver that supports one or more of the audio formats supported by your DVD+VCR (MPEG 2, Dolby Digital and DTS). Check the receiver manual and the logos on the front of the receiver. L R AUDIO INPUT Amplifier (Receiver
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    viewing a tape recorded with Extended Data Service (XDS) signals, recordings (PROGRAM) functions are accessed conveniently with the on-screen menus, that lead you through each step. The following pages describe the on-screen menu selections available. Menu Selection Your DVD+VCR allows remote control
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    STEREO position. The DVD+VCR will then record a STEREO program when available, and record a mono program IF remote control or CH (V/v) on the front panel to cycle the DVD+VCR through the channels in memory. TO ADD OR ERASE CHANNELS This feature allows you to add or erase channels from memory manually
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    at the factory. In the ON setting, the DVD+VCR looks for a channel carrying XDS (Extended Data Services) information. XDS updates the clock using the time information and the DVD+VCR sets the incorrect time. If this happens we recommend that you set the clock manually. Manual Clock Set 1 Press
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    Operation Setup Caution: Before using the remote control, press the DVD button to select the device to be operated. General Explanation This manual gives basic instructions for operating the DVD+VCR. Some DVDs require specific operations or allow only limited operations during playback. When this
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    37. If you enter the wrong language code, press CLEAR. DISPLAY DISPLAY TV Aspect Display Mode Progressive Scan 16 : 9 Widescreen Off To go to the next level: Press B on the remote control. To go back to the previous level: Press b on the remote control. Initial Settings General Operation 1 Press
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    . DVDs encoded in Dolby Digital will be automatically downmixed to two-channel PCM audio. Dynamic Range Control (DRC) The DVD format stereo amplifier. The DVD+VCR outputs sounds in the PCM 2ch format when you play a DVD video disc recorded on the MPEG1, or MPEG2 recording system. Sample Freq
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    : If you select Unlock, Parental Control is not active. The disc will play in full. Ratings 1 to 8: Some discs contain scenes not suitable for children. If you set a rating for the player, all disc scenes with the same rating or lower will be played. Higher rated scenes will not be played unless
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    of scratches on the tape. Manual Tracking If noise appears on the screen during playback, press either CH/TRK v/V on the remote control or CH (v/V) on the CH/TRK (v/V) on the remote control. If the DVD+VCR is left in the STILL mode for more than 5 minutes, the DVD+VCR will automatically enter the
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    or LINE2 with INPUT. 3 Set the desired recording speed (SP or SLP) with SPEED. This DVD+VCR is not designed to record in LP mode. 4 Set the MTS mode (Channel, LINE1 or LINE2). Cable Users: If you have CABLE TV and used Cable Box in Connecting Antenna/Cable TV to DVD+VCR (page 11), using a cable box
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    power fails or the DVD+VCR is unplugged from the AC outlet, the correct clock time and timer settings are kept in memory for approximately 3 seconds. After 3 seconds, the clock and program timer must be reset when power is restored. Reset the clock according to instructions. Program Priority If the
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    and close the disc tray. 3 Press the COPY button on the unit front panel. The DVD will go into Play mode and the VCR will go into Record mode. If the DVD disc menu appears, you may need to press N (PLAY) manually to begin copying. "REC" indicator will light. 4 Stopping the Copy Process When the
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    from both speakers. 3 Press MENU. 4 Insert a cassette and press N (PLAY). Adjust volume at your stereo system. If only STEREO appears on the TV screen. The DVD+VCR can record in stereo onto the VHS Hi-Fi audio tracks when the BROADCAST TYPE option is in the STEREO position. The
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    later, reset the real-time counter to "0:00:00" by pressing CLEAR. 4 Continue to play or record. 5 Press STOP (x) when recording or playback recording or playback. Additional Information In manual recording, Timer recording, Instant Timer Recording, playback, or fast forward modes, the DVD+VCR
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    Parental Control is set and the disc is not within the Rating settings (not authorized), the 4-digit password must be entered and/or the disc must be authorized (see "LOCK", on page 20). DVDs may have a Region Code. Your DVD+VCR will not play discs that have a Region Code different from your DVD+VCR
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    can advance the picture frame by frame by pressing PAUSE/STEP (X) repeatedly on the remote control. 3 To return to playback, press N (PLAY). Search DVD 1 Press BACKWARD m or FORWARD M during playback. The DVD+VCR will now go into SEARCH mode. 2 Press BACKWARD m or FORWARD M repeatedly to select the
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    saver picture appears if you leave the DVD+VCR in Stop mode for about five minutes. Last Scene Memory This player memorizes last scene from the last disc disc menu, press DISC MENU again. Camera Angle DVD 1 / 1 If the disc contains scenes recorded at different camera angles, you can change to a
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    Audio CDs and MP3/WMA Discs CD MP3 WMA The DVD+VCR can play an audio CD. Also, the DVD+VCR can play MP3/WMA formatted recordings on CD-ROM, CD-R or CD-RW discs. Before playing MP3/WMA recordings, read the notes on MP3/WMA Recordings on the right side of this page. 1 Insert a disc and
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    repeatedly. 3 To exit the sequence and return to normal play, press A-B again. Search CD MP3 WMA 1 Press BACKWARD m or FORWARD M during playback. The player will now go into SEARCH mode. 2 Press BACKWARD m or FORWARD M repeatedly to select the required speed: mX2, mX4, mX8 (backward) or MX2, MX4
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    and want to return to the Folder list, use the v/V buttons on the remote to highlight " " and press ENTER. On CDs with MP3/WMA and JPEG and press ENTER. Notes on JPEG Recordings Depending upon the size and number of the JPEG files, it may take awhile for the DVD+VCR to read the disc's contents. If
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    WMA Programmed Playback with Audio CD and MP3/WMA Discs The Program function enables you to store your favorite tracks from any disc in the player memory. Program can contain 99 tracks (Audio CD) or 300 tracks (MP3/WMA). 1 Insert an Audio CD or MP3/WMA disc. Audio CD or MP3
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    sources. Scans up or down through memorized channels. Adjust the volume of the TV. Turns on or off TV sound. Note Depending on the unit being connected, you may not be able to control your TV using some of the buttons. Manufacturer LG / GoldStar Zenith Samsung Sony Hitachi Code Number 1 (Default
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    , and Regional code.) Place the disc with the playback side down. Place the disc on the disc tray correctly inside the guide. Clean the disc. Cancel the Rating function or change the rating level. Point the remote control at the remote sensor of the DVD+VCR. Operate the remote control within 23
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    Troubleshooting Recording mode. TV is not Stereo-compatible. Broadcast program is not in stereo format. DVD+VCR A/V Out jacks are not connected to TV A/V In jacks. DVD+VCR Audio/Video Out is not selected for viewing at the TV. DVD+VCR BROADCAST TYPE mode is set to SAP or MONO. The "PROGRESSIVE SCAN
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    CD: 8 Hz to 20 kHz More than 100 dB (ANALOG OUT jacks only) Less than 0.008% More than 95 dB (DVD/CD) Accessories: Video cable x 1, Audio cable (L/R) x 1, RF 75-ohm Coaxial Cable x 1, Remote control x 1, Batteries (AAA) x 2 Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. 38
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    PARTS: ONE YEAR from the Date of Purchase. Replacement Units is warranted for the remaining period of the original warranty. HOW SERVICE IS HANDLED: This is an Exchange Product. Call 1-877-714-7486 for instructions problems that result from shipping, installation, adjustment of user controls,
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Installation and Operating Guide
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Warranty
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ABV441
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DVD Player + Video Cassette Recorder
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Copyright 2004, Zenith Electronics Corporation
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