Zenith XBS444 Installation And Operating Manual
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- Page 1 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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Page 2: Safety Precautions
FCC COMPLIANCE: The responsible party for this product’s compliance is: Zenith Electronics Corporation, 2000 Millbrook Drive, Lincolnshire, IL 60069, USA Phone: 1-847-941-8000. REGULATORY INFORMATION: FCC Part 15... -
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
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. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction Safety Precautions ......2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..3 Table of Contents . -
Page 5: Before Use
Before Use Playable Discs DVD video discs (8 cm / 12 cm disc) Audio CD (8 cm / 12 cm disc) In addition, this unit can play the following: DVD-RW, DVD+RW, Kodak PICTURE CD, and CD-R or CD-RW discs that contain audio titles, MP3, or JPEG files. otes –... -
Page 6: Precautions
Before Use (Continued) Precautions Handling the unit 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. Setting up the unit The picture and sound of a nearby TV, VCR, or radio may be distorted during playback. -
Page 7: Front Panel Controls
Front Panel Control Functions OPEN/CLOSE (Z Z ) Opens and closes the disc tray. Remote Sensor Point the remote control here. Disc Tray (DVD deck) Insert a disc here. MONO/STEREO Selects stereo or mono mode for FM tuning. FM/AM Switches between AM and FM bands. -
Page 8: Display Window Indicators
Display Window Indicators Indicates current audio stream. Indicates the unit is in the radio recording mode. Indicates the current surround mode. Lights up when an SAP BILINGUAL broadcast is being received. Programmed playback active. DIGITAL PROLOGIC PROG TITLE RADIO PHOTO VCR MP3 TV P/SCAN RPT ALL A B... -
Page 9: Remote Control Buttons
Remote Control Button Functions FM/AM Tuner select Select FM or AM band as the listening choice. (FM and AM bands) OPEN/CLOSE, EJECT (Z Z ) - Opens and closes the disc tray. - Ejects a tape in the VCR deck. CD/DVD/VCR select Selects the output source (CD/DVD or VCR) to view on the TV screen. -
Page 10: Rear Panel Connections
Rear Panel Connections (VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN (Left/Right)) Connect the audio/video output of an external source (Audio system, TV/Monitor, S-VIDEO OUT (DVD OUT) Connect to an S-Video Input on TV. FOR DVD VIEWING ONLY. SPEAKER CONNECTORS Connect the six supplied speakers to these terminals. -
Page 11: Connections
Connections Depending on your TV and other equipment you wish to connect, there are various ways to connect the DVD+Hi-Fi VCR. Use connections described on pages 11-13. Please refer to the manuals of your TV, VCR, Stereo System or other devices as necessary to make the best connections. -
Page 12: Basic Tv Connections
Connections (Continued) Basic TV Connections Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your existing equipment. RF coaxial connection Connect the ANTENNA/CABLE OUT jack on the DVD+Hi-Fi VCR to the ANTENNA in jack on the TV using the 75-ohm Coaxial Cable supplied (R). If you use this connection, tune the TV to the DVD+Hi- Fi VCR’s RF output channel (CH 3 or 4). -
Page 13: Accessory Audio/Video (A/V) Connections To
Connections (Continued) Accessory Audio/Video (A/V) Connections to DVD+Hi-Fi VCR Connect the VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 jacks on the DVD+Hi-Fi VCR to the AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jacks on your accessory component, using the optional audio/video cables. Radio Antenna Connections Connect the supplied FM/AM antennas for listening to the radio. -
Page 14: Speaker System Connections
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 (Right) FRONT (R 4 ) ANTENNA Rear Speaker (Right Surround) otes Be sure to match the speaker cable to the appropriate terminal on the connectors: + to + and –... -
Page 15: Glossary For Audio Stream & Surround Mode
Glossary for Audio Stream & Surround mode Allows you to enjoy 5.1(or 6) discrete channels of high quality digital audio from DTS program sources such as discs, DVD and compact discs, etc. bearing the trademark. DTS Digital Surround delivers up to 6 channels of transparent audio and results in exceptional clarity throughout a true 360 degree sound field. -
Page 16: Vcr Pre-Operation Setup
VCR Operation Setup On-Screen Display (OSD) Some of these functions appear during VCR operation. PLAY HI-FI CH 4 STEREO JUL 5 , SAT 2:15 PM TAPE SPEED DISPLAY Shows the current tape speed. FUNCTION DISPLAY Indicates the function in progress. HI-FI DISPLAY Indicates the unit is playing back tape recorded in Hi-Fi. -
Page 17: Vcr Setup Menu Options
VCR Operation Setup (Continued) VCR Setup Menu Options Press MENU and the MAIN menu will appear. Use v v /V V to select the SETUP menu, then press MEMORY/ENTER. The SETUP menu will appear. Use v v /V V to choose a desired option on the SETUP menu. -
Page 18: Setting The Clock
VCR Operation Setup (Continued) Setting the Clock The DVD+Hi-Fi VCR gives you two ways to set the time and date: the Auto Clock Feature or manually. The Auto Clock feature enables the DVD+Hi-Fi VCR to set up the clock while the DVD+Hi-Fi VCR is turned off. Things to know before starting The clock uses the 12-hour system. -
Page 19: Dvd Pre-Operation Setup
DVD Operation Setup General Explanation This manual gives basic instructions for operating the DVD+Hi-Fi VCR. Some DVDs require specific operation or allow only limited operation during playback. When this occurs, the symbol appears on the TV screen, indicating that the operation is not permitted by the DVD+Hi-Fi VCR or is not available on the disc. -
Page 20: Initial Settings
DVD Operation Setup (Continued) Initial Settings You can set your own Personal Preferences on the DVD+Hi-Fi VCR. General Operation Press SETUP. The Setup menu appears. Original Disc Audio English Disc Subtitle French Disc Menu German Rating Spanish Country Code Italian TV Aspect Chinese Menu Language... -
Page 21: 5.1 Speaker Setup
DVD Operation Setup (Continued) 5.1 Speaker Setup Select speaker settings, including volume balance and delay time, or test the speaker settings. Speaker settings are only active on the Analog Multi- Channel Output. (See “Speaker Setup”, on page 36.) Disc Audio Disc Subtitle Disc Menu Rating... -
Page 22: Parental Control
DVD Operation Setup (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 selection on some discs. -
Page 23: Vcr Operation
VCR Operation Normal Playback Preparation: Turn on the TV. Tune the TV to the DVD+Hi-Fi VCR output channel (CH 3 or 4) or set the TV’s source selector to VIDEO. If a direct VIDEO connection is made between the DVD+Hi-Fi VCR and the TV, set the TV’s source selector to VIDEO. -
Page 24: Normal Recording
VCR Operation (Continued) Normal Recording Preparation: Turn on the power of both the DVD+Hi-Fi VCR and TV. Tune the TV to the DVD+Hi-Fi 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+Hi-Fi VCR and the TV, set the TV’s source selector to VIDEO. -
Page 25: Timer Recording
VCR Operation (Continued) Use V V to choose the SPEED option. 1 1 0 0 Use b b /B B to choose the desired recording speed (AUTO, SP or SLP). AUTO mode determines how much tape is left and switches speed from SP to SLP, if necessary, to complete recording the program. -
Page 26: Instant Timer Recording
VCR Operation (Continued) Instant Timer Recording Instant Timer Recording allows you to make a recording easily of a preset length without using the programma- ble timer. Preparation: Turn on the power of both the DVD+Hi-Fi VCR and the TV. Be sure the TV is tuned to the DVD+Hi-Fi VCR output channel (3 or 4). -
Page 27: Vhs Hi-Fi Stereo System/Mts Broadcast
VCR Operation (Continued) VHS Hi-Fi Stereo System/ MTS Broadcast This DVD+Hi-Fi VCR is equipped with the VHS Hi-Fi audio sound system for recording and playback. The information below gives a brief description of Hi-Fi audio and how to record and play a tape in the Hi-Fi audio mode. -
Page 28: Tape Counter Memory Feature
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 TV screen dis- play as illustrated below. 2:15 AM 0:05:25 CLOCK... -
Page 29: Dvd Operation
DVD Operation Playing a DVD Playback Setup Turn on the TV and select the video input source con- nected to the DVD+Hi-Fi VCR. Press OPEN/CLOSE (Z Z ) to open the disc tray. Load your chosen disc in the tray, with the label facing up. -
Page 30: Still Picture And Frame-By-Frame Playback
DVD Operation (Continued) General Features (Continued) Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame Playback 1 Press PAUSE/STEP (X) while in playback mode. The DVD+Hi-Fi VCR will go into PAUSE mode. 2 With a DVD, you can advance the picture frame by frame by pressing PAUSE/STEP (X) repeatedly on the remote control. -
Page 31: Marker Search
DVD Operation (Continued) General Features (Continued) Marker Search MARKER SEARCH You can start playback from a memorized marker. Up to nine markers can be memorized. To enter a mark, follow these steps. 1 From Playback mode, press MARKER when playback reaches the spot that you want to memorize. -
Page 32: Audio Cd Or Mp3/Wma Disc Operation
Audio CD or MP3/WMA Disc Operation Playing an Audio CD or MP3/WMA Disc The DVD/CD receiver 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 right. Insert a disc and close the tray. Audio CD;... -
Page 33: Pause
Audio CD or MP3/WMA Disc Operation (Continued) Pause 1 From Playback mode, press PAUSE/STEP (X) during playback. 2 To return to playback, press PLAY, PAUSE/STEP (X) or MEMORY/ENTER again. Moving to another Track From Playback mode, press BACKWARD (.) or press FORWARD (>) briefly to return to the begin- ning of the current track or to go to the next track. -
Page 34: Jpeg File Operation
JPEG Disc Operation Viewing JPEG files JPEG This DVD+Hi-Fi VCR can play discs with JPEG files and Kodak picture CDs. Before playing JPEG files, read the notes on JPEG Files on right. Insert a disc and close the tray. The MP3/WMA-JPEG choice menu appears on the TV screen. -
Page 35: Programmed Playback
Programmed Playback Programmed Playback with Audio CDs and MP3/WMA Discs The Program function enables you to store your favorite tracks from any disc in the player memory. Program can contain 30 tracks. From Playback or in the Stop mode, press PRO- GRAM to enter the Program Edit mode. -
Page 36: Speaker Setup
Speaker Setup Adjust the Speaker Setup menu option settings for the built-in 5.1 channel surround decoder. (Also refer to page 14, Speaker Positioning.) Disc Audio Disc Subtitle Disc Menu Rating Front L Country Code Volume Size TV Aspect Menu Language Distance Progressive Scan Test... -
Page 37: Radio Operation
Radio Operation Presetting Radio Stations You can preset 30 stations for FM and AM. Before tun- ing, make sure that you have turned down the sound level. Press FM/AM on the remote control or on the front panel until the frequency band appears on the display and TV screen. -
Page 38: Tuning Stations Manually
Radio Operation (Continued) Tuning Stations Manually Press FM/AM on the remote control or on the front panel until the frequency band appears on the display and TV screen. Use FM/AM on the remote control or on the front panel to select the desired band. Use 4 4 TUNING 3 3 on the front panel or press 1 1 and 2 2 on the remote control to tune in the desired station. -
Page 39: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service. Symptom The power cord is disconnected. No power. No disc is inserted. The power is on, but No tape is inserted. the DVD+Hi-Fi VCR does not work. The TV is not set to receive DVD+Hi-Fi No picture. -
Page 40: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting (Continued) Cause Symptom Some channels are Those channels were deleted with the skipped over when CH. ADD/DEL option. using CH/TRK (v/V) Picture and sound of Antenna or cables are loose. broadcasting channel are weak or missing. Wrong TUNING BAND option is being used. -
Page 41: Language Code List
Language Code List DVD+Hi-Fi VCR memory/enter the appropriate code number for the initial settings “Disc Audio”, “Disc Subtitle” and/or “Disc Menu” (See page 20). Language Code Language Abkhazian 6566 Fiji Afar 6565 Finnish Afrikaans 6570 French Albanian 8381 Frisian Amharic 6577 Galician Arabic... -
Page 42: Country Code List
Country Code List DVD+Hi-Fi VCR memory/enter the appropriate code number for the initial setting “Country Code” (See page 22). Code Country Code Country Andorra Eritrea United Arab Emirates Spain Afghanistan Ethiopia Antigua and Barbuda Finland Anguilla Fiji Albania Falkland Islands Armenia Micronesia Netherlands Antilles... -
Page 43: Specifications
Specifications General Power requirements Power consumption Dimensions (approx.) Weight (approx.) Operating temperature Operating humidity Signal system Inputs ANTENNA IN VHS VIDEO IN(LINE1, 2) VHS AUDIO IN(LINE1, 2) Outputs MONITOR OUT S-VIDEO OUT Component Video output VCR Specifications Head system Timer Tape speed Tape width Maximum recording time... - Page 44 Specifications (Continued) Speakers Satellite (LHS-C6238T) Type Impedance Frequency Response Sound Pressure Level Rated Input Power Max Input Power Net Dimensions (W x H x D) Net Weight Passive Subwoofer (LHS-C6238W) Type Impedance Frequency Response Sound Pressure Level Rated Input Power Max Input Power Net Dimensions (W x H x D) Net Weight...
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Page 45: Notes
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Notes... - Page 48 DVD+Hi-Fi VCR Combo Home Theater System XBS444 Zenith will repair or replace your product, at Zenith’s option, if it proves to be defective in material or workman- ship under normal use, during the warranty period ("Warranty Period") listed below, effective from the date ("Date of Purchase") of original purchase of the product.