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- Page 1 DVC2515 e n j o y t h e v i e w ® o p e r a t i n g g u i d e / w a r r a n t y...
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Page 2: Introduction
Cet appareil numéruque de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. Zenith is a trademark of ZEC © Copyright Zenith Electronics Corporation 2000 RECORD YOUR MODEL NUMBER (Now, while you can see it) The model and serial number of your new DVD player are located on the back of the DVD player cabinet. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction Safety Precautions......2 Table of Contents......3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . -
Page 4: Important Safety Instructions
PAGE 4 INTRODUCTION IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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. -
Page 5: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 13. Accessories 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. -
Page 6: Precautions
PAGE 6 INTRODUCTION Precautions Notes on handling When shipping the DVD player, always use the original shipping carton and packing materials. For maximum protection, repack the unit as it was originally packed at the factory. Do not use volatile liquids, such as insect spray, near the DVD player. -
Page 7: Notes On Discs
Notes on Discs This section shows you how to handle, clean, and store discs. On Handling Discs Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Do not attach paper or tape to discs. On Cleaning Discs Fingerprints and dust on the disc cause picture and sound deterioration. -
Page 8: Identification Of Controls
PAGE 8 INTRODUCTION Identification of Controls Front Panel POWER indicator RANDOM button REPEAT button CLEAR button random repeat clear disc select power POWER button DISC SELECT (1 – 5) buttons Remote sensor Display Window Operating status indicator CD indicator Disc 1–5 indicators Angle icon indicator Display window DISC EXCHANGE... -
Page 9: Rear Panel
Identification of Controls Rear Panel POWER CORD Connect to an AC 120V, 60Hz outlet only. INTRODUCTION VIDEO OUT jack S-VIDEO OUT jack VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO DIGITAL AUDIO COAXIAL COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack AUDIO OUT (L/R) jacks PAGE 9... -
Page 10: Remote Control
PAGE 10 INTRODUCTION Identification of Controls (con’d) REMOTE CONTROL You will find instructions for each of the remote control functions in the appropriate sections of this instruction manual. POWER button ***TITLE button SETUP button ZOOM button DISPLAY button **ARROW buttons SELECT/ENTER button PLAY button STOP button... -
Page 11: Preparing The Remote Control
PAGE 11 INTRODUCTION Identification of Controls (con’d) Preparing the Remote Control Insert the batteries into the remote control so you can use it to operate the DVD player. Open the battery cover. Insert batteries (AAA size). Make sure to match the + and - on the batteries to the marks inside the battery compartment. -
Page 12: Connections
Connecting to a TV Connect the DVD player to your TV VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO DIGITAL AUDIO COAXIAL To AUDIO OUT (L/R)/ VIDEO OUT Audio/Video cable (supplied) Notes Refer to the owner’s manual of your TV as well. When you connect the DVD player to your TV, be sure to turn off the power and unplug both units from the wall outlet before making any connections. -
Page 13: Connecting To An Audio System
PAGE 13 CONNECTIONS Connecting to an Audio System You can listen to the sound of audio CDs and DVD video discs in stereo. VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO AUDIO To VIDEO OUT To AUDIO OUT (L/R) Audio cable (supplied) Video cable (supplied) Notes Refer to the owner’s manual of your audio system as well. -
Page 14: Connecting To Optional Audio System
Connecting to Optional Audio System Enjoying Dolby Digital (AC-3) Sound You can enjoy the high quality dynamic sound of Dolby Digital (AC-3), Dolby Pro Logic, and 2 Channel Digital Stereo. Dolby Digital (AC-3) Dolby Digital is the surround sound technology used in theaters showing the latest movies, and is now available to reproduce this realistic effect in the home. -
Page 15: Enjoying Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound
PAGE 15 CONNECTIONS Connecting to Optional Audio System Enjoying Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound Dolby Pro Logic Surround You can still enjoy the excitement of Surround Sound even if your A/V receiver does not offer Dolby Digital (AC-3) decod- ing. If your A/V receiver has a Dolby Pro Logic decoder. Refer to the following connection diagram. Connect one or two rear speakers. -
Page 16: Enjoying 2 Channel Digital Stereo Sound
Connecting to Optional Audio System Enjoying 2 Channel Digital Stereo Sound 2 Channel Digital Stereo You can enjoy the dynamic sound of 2 Channel Digital Stereo by connecting this DVD player to a receiver equipped with a digital audio input and speaker system (right and left front speakers). 75 ohm coaxial cable To S-video Input or Video Input... -
Page 17: Basic Operations
PAGE 17 BASIC OPERATION Basic Playback This section shows you the basics on how to play back a DVD video disc. random repeat clear disc select disc exchange power power open/close setup title menu zoom marker search select/ enter stop play pause/step scan... - Page 18 Basic Playback skip/scan random repeat clear disc skip disc select play disc exchange power power open/close setup title menu zoom marker search select/ enter stop play pause/step scan slow skip clear sound audio subtitle angle repeat program random disc skip BASIC OPERATION If you want to select another disc, press DISC SKIP on the remote control once or more, or...
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Page 19: Exchanging Discs During Playback
PAGE 19 BASIC OPERATION Basic Playback random repeat clear disc skip disc select disc exchange power DISC DISC SKIP EXCHANGE power open/close OPEN/ CLOSE setup title menu zoom marker search select/ enter stop play pause/step scan slow skip clear sound audio subtitle angle... -
Page 20: Still Picture
Basic Playback power open/close setup title menu zoom marker search select/ enter stop play pause/step STOP scan slow skip clear sound audio subtitle angle repeat program random disc skip BASIC OPERATION Stopping Play Press STOP during playback. Resume Play When play is stopped, the unit records the point where STOP was pressed (RESUME function). -
Page 21: Scanning At High Speed
PAGE 21 BASIC OPERATION Basic Playback You can play back discs at various speeds. power open/close setup title menu zoom marker search select/ enter stop play pause/step scan slow skip clear sound audio subtitle angle repeat program random disc skip To Scan at fast forward or fast reverse playback. -
Page 22: Operation Using Gui Menu Icons
General Information about GUI menu icons This unit features GUI Menu Icons showing disc information (title/chapter/track number, elapsed playing time, audio/subtitle language, angle, and sound) and player information (repeat play, play mode, marker, etc.). Some icons only show the indicated information. Other icons allow the settings to be changed. -
Page 23: Detailed Description Of Each Gui Menu Icon
PAGE 23 OPERATION USING GUI MENU ICONS Detailed description of each GUI menu icon You can view information about a disc and its operational status on the TV screen. Press DISPLAY during playback. [TV screen] DVD GUI To show the current title No. and to jump to the desired title No. -
Page 24: Advanced Operation
Using a title menu Some movie discs may contain two or more titles. If the disc has a title menu recorded on it, the TITLE button can be used to select the movie title. (The details of operation differ depending on the disc used.) Selecting a title may not be possible on certain DVD discs. -
Page 25: Changing Subtitle Language
PAGE 25 ADVANCED OPERATION Changing subtitle language It is possible to change the subtitle language to a different language from the one selected at the initial settings. (See page 32 for further info.) This operation works only with discs on which multiple subtitle languages are recorded. -
Page 26: Viewing From Another Angle
Viewing from another angle Some DVDs may contain scenes which have been shot simultaneously from a number of different angles. For these discs, the same scene can be viewed from each of these different angles using the ANGLE button. (The recorded angles differ depending on the disc used.) clear sound... -
Page 27: Repeat Play
PAGE 27 ADVANCED OPERATION Repeat Play Repeating viewing (listening) Press REPEAT during playback. Each time this button is pressed, the TV screen changes as shown below and the disc will repeat a chapter or title (DVD) or a track (CD). •... -
Page 28: Storing Markers In Memory To Be Viewed (Listened To) Again
Storing markers in memory to be viewed (listened to) again Storing a MARKER in the DVD memory is similar to marking your page in a book. It allows you to quickly return to any point on the disc. power open/close setup title menu... -
Page 29: Zoom Feature
PAGE 29 ADVANCED OPERATION Zoom feature The Zoom feature allows you to “ZOOM-IN” and enlarge the picture on the screen to either 4 times (X4) or 16 times (X16) its normal size. setup title 1, 3 zoom marker select/ enter (X4) (X16) Random play... -
Page 30: Program Play
Program play The player plays the tracks in the disc in an order you specify. Note: Program play function is possible only with audio CDs. It does not work with DVD movie discs. power open/close setup title menu zoom marker search select/ enter... -
Page 31: Initial Settings
PAGE 31 INITIAL SETTINGS Common procedures of initial settings Once the initial settings have been completed, the player can always be operated under the same conditions (especially with DVD discs). The settings will be retained in the memory until they are changed, even if the power is switched off. -
Page 32: Selecting Disc Languages
Selecting disc languages This is to select the audio soundtrack language, subtitle language and the language used in title menus or DVD menus which will always be used for every disc to be played back. When you play back a DVD video disc, the DVD player automatically displays the pre-selected subtitle language if it is included on the disc. -
Page 33: Selecting Rating Level And Password
PAGE 33 INITIAL SETTINGS Selecting rating level and password This is to prohibit the playing of specified DVDs which are unsuitable for children. Some DVD discs contain a restriction level which enables parents to remove scenes or prevent playback of discs by children. DVD players are equipped with a password designed to prevent children changing the level. -
Page 34: Selecting Rating Level And Password
Selecting rating level and password power open/close setup title menu zoom marker search 1, 2, select/ enter stop play pause/step scan slow skip 2, 3 clear sound audio subtitle angle repeat program random disc skip To clear your 4-digit password If you forget your password, to clear the current password, follow the procedure below. -
Page 35: Selecting Tv Aspect
PAGE 35 INITIAL SETTINGS Selecting TV Aspect Select the appropriate screen type according to your TV set; conventional size screen (4:3) or wide-screen (16:9). power open/close setup title menu zoom marker search 1, 2 select/ enter stop play pause/step scan slow skip clear... -
Page 36: Selecting Menu Language
Selecting Menu Language Selects language for DVD menus and displays on the TV. power open/close setup title menu zoom marker search 1, 2 select/ enter stop play pause/step scan slow skip clear sound audio subtitle angle repeat program random disc skip INITIAL SETTINGS At the SETUP screen, press “Menu Language”... -
Page 37: Selecting Digital Audio Output
PAGE 37 INITIAL SETTINGS Selecting Digital Audio Output Each DVD disc has a variety of audio output options. Set the player’s Digital Audio Output according to the type of audio system you use. power open/close setup title menu zoom marker search 1, 2 select/... -
Page 38: Table Of Languages And Their Abbreviations
Table of Language and Their Abbreviations Enter the appropriate code number for the initial settings “Audio”, “Subtitle” and/or “Menu” (See page 32). Code Language Code 6565 Afar 7079 6566 Abkhazian 7082 6570 Afrikaans 7089 6577 Ameharic 7165 6582 Arabic 7168 6583 Assamese 7176... -
Page 39: Reference
PAGE 39 REFERENCE Disc Requirements/Copyright Information Playable Discs This DVD player can play back the following discs. Disc mark DVD video discs Audio CDs You cannot playback discs other than those listed above. (CD-R, CD-RW, Video CD, CD-ROM, CD-Extra, CD-G, photo CD, and CD-i discs can not be played on this DVD player.) This DVD player uses the NTSC color system, and cannot play back DVD video discs recorded in any other color system (PAL, SECAM, etc.) -
Page 40: Before Calling Service Personnel
Before Calling Service Personnel Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service. Symptom • The power cord is disconnected. No power. The power is on, but • No disc is inserted. the DVD player does not work. -
Page 41: Specifications
PAGE 41 REFERENCE Specifications DVD player/Outputs/Supplied Accessories Power supply Power consumption Mass External dimensions (W X H X D) Signal system Laser Frequency range (audio) Signal-to-noise ratio (audio) Dynamic range (audio) Harmonic distortion (audio) Wow and flutter Operating conditions Video output S-video output Audio output (digital audio) Audio output (analog audio) - Page 42 • Units wall mount or set on table ONLY $49.99 ALG 1188 ZENITH 5 FUNCTION REMOTE Broken or lost remote? Need a second remote or more functions? Order direct from Zenith!! • Operates TV, VCR, CD, DVD, DIVX, DSS & Cable Box •...
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Page 43: Customer Service
Read your Operating Guide carefully so that you will understand the operation of your set and how to adjust the customer controls. Carry-In Service The video product must be taken to a U.S. or Canadian Zenith authorized service center for warranty service and must be picked up by the owner. TV Set Performance It is the owner’s responsibility to maintain the TV receiver with which the video product is used, and the associated antenna...