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Summary of Contents for Zenith ABV441 - Allegro Progressive Scan DVD Player Hi-Fi Stereo VCR Video Cassette Recorder Combination
- Page 1 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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Page 2: Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions CAUTION: The apparatus should not be exposed to water CAUTION (dripping or splashing) and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the apparatus. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN FCC WARNING: This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. -
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 BOOKLET 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 Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame Playback . 28 Search ......28 Safety Precautions . -
Page 5: Before Use
Before Use Playable Discs Disc-Related Terms Title (DVD only) The main film content or accompanying 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 , Kodak Picture CDs... -
Page 6: Precautions
Before Use (Continued) Precautions Cleaning discs 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- When shipping the unit ter out. -
Page 7: Front Panel Controls
Front Panel Controls LINE 2 (VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN (Left/Right)) Connect the audio/video output of an external source (Audio system, TV/Monitor, another VCR). DVD/VCR (output select) Select the DVD or VCR output source to view on the TV screen. REC/ITR (z z ) To record normally or to activate Instant Timer Recording. -
Page 8: Display Window
Display Window The DVD deck is selected. A disc is in the DVD deck. (Lights when a disc is in the DVD deck and Flashes when 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. -
Page 9: Remote Control
Remote Control POWER EJECT, OPEN/CLOSE Turns DVD+VCR ON and OFF. - Opens and closes the disc tray. - Ejects the tape in the VCR deck. TV Control Buttons (See page 34) Select the DVD+VCR function mode to DVD. - POWER: Switches TV ON and OFF. - INPUT: Selects the TV’s source. -
Page 10: Connections Panel
Connections Panel 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). 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. -
Page 11: Connections
Connections Without Cable Box Tips 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 you could connect the it to the ANT.IN jack on the DVD+VCR. -
Page 12: Basic Tv Connections
Connections (Continued) Basic TV Connections Optional, Preferred TV Connections Make one of the following connections, depending on Note the capabilities of the equipment to be connected. You can ONLY watch and listen to DVD playback RF coaxial connection through the connections shown below. Connect the RF.OUT jack on the DVD+VCR to the S-Video connection antenna in jack on the TV using the 75-ohm Coaxial... - Page 13 Connections (Continued) Optional, Preferred TV Connections Rear of DVD+VCR Note You can ONLY listen to DVD playback using COAXIAL (X) and AUDIO OUT (A2) connections. The tuner and VCR will still be heard through the RF.OUT (R) or DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT (A1) jack. (See page 12.) Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel analog stereo or Dolby Surround Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT (or DVD/VCR...
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Page 14: Vcr Operation Setup
VCR Operation Setup On-Screen Display (OSD) EASY INFORMATION If the Extended Data Service (XDS) signals are provid- Some of these functions will be displayed every time ed along with normal TV signal in your area or during the DVD+VCR is operated. playback of a tape recorded with Extended Data Service (XDS) signals, the station ID, program title, and ❶... -
Page 15: Vcr Setup Menu Options
VCR Operation Setup (Continued) VCR Setup Menu Options Channel Selection Press MENU and the MAIN menu will appear. This DVD+VCR is equipped with a frequency synthe- sized tuner capable of receiving up to 181 channels. These include VHF channels 2-13, UHF channels 14-69 Use v v /V V to select the SETUP menu, then press and CATV channels 1-125. -
Page 16: Setting The Clock
VCR Operation Setup (Continued) Setting the Clock Note There are cases where the TV station does not send or sends The DVD+VCR gives you two ways to set the time and wrong date and/or time information and the DVD+VCR sets the date: the Auto Clock Feature or manually. -
Page 17: Dvd Operation Setup
DVD Operation Setup Temporary Feedback Field Icons Caution: Before using the remote control, press the DVD button Repeat Title (DVD) Title to select the device to be operated. Repeat Chapter (DVD) Chapter Repeat A-B General Explanation A - B Repeat Off This manual gives basic instructions for operating the Resume play from this point DVD+VCR. -
Page 18: Initial Settings
DVD Operation Setup (Continued) Initial Settings Disc Language (Audio, Subtitle, Menu) Select a language for the disc’s Audio, Subtitle, and In this menu system, there are several ways to cus- Menu. tomize the settings provided. Most menus consist of Original : The original language set for the disc is selected. three levels to set up the options, but some require Other : To select another language, press number buttons to greater depth for the variety of settings. -
Page 19: Audio
DVD Operation Setup (Continued) AUDIO Dynamic Range Control (DRC) The DVD format provides program soundtracks as Each DVD disc has a variety of audio output options. accurately as possible, thanks to digital audio technolo- Set the player’s Audio Output according to the type of gy. -
Page 20: Lock
DVD Operation Setup (Continued) LOCK Password Setting your password If you change the rating level to “7” or lower, you must enter a 4-digit “password” to prevent playback of discs with higher ratings. Select “Password” on the Setup menu. While “Password” is selected, press B. While “New”... -
Page 21: Vcr Operation
VCR Operation Normal Playback Search This function lets you quickly and visually search for a Preparation: desired tape section in either direction: forward or Turn on the TV. reverse. Tune the TV to the DVD+VCR output channel (CH 3 or 4) or 1 Press BACKWARD (m) or FORWARD (M) set the TV’s source selector to VIDEO. -
Page 22: Normal Recording
VCR Operation (Continued) Normal Recording Timer Recording Preparation: This DVD+VCR can be programmed to record up to 8 Turn on the power of both the DVD+VCR and TV. programs within a period of 1 year. For unattended Tune the TV to the DVD+VCR output channel (CH 3 or 4) or recording, the timer needs to know the channels to be set the TV’s source selector to VIDEO. -
Page 23: Timer Recording
VCR Operation (Continued) 1 1 0 0 Checking (Erasing) Timer Record Use V V to choose the SPEED option. Use b b /B B to choose the desired recording Programming speed (AUTO, SP or SLP). Programming can be checked whenever the DVD+VCR AUTO mode determines how much tape is left and is turned on. -
Page 24: Instant Timer Recording
VCR Operation (Continued) Instant Timer Recording Dubbing and Editing If you wish to edit or dub your camcorder (or another Instant Timer Recording allows you to make a recording VCR) recordings to this DVD+VCR, the rear (or Front) easily of a preset length without using the program panel mounted Audio and Video (A/V) input jacks timer. -
Page 25: Vhs Hi-Fi Stereo System/Mts Broadcast
VCR Operation (Continued) VHS Hi-Fi Stereo System/ MTS (Multi-Channel TV Sound) MTS Broadcast This DVD+VCR will decode MTS stereo and bilingual (SAP) off-the-air broadcast sound signals. It also This DVD+VCR is equipped with the VHS Hi-Fi audio decodes stereo TV sound from local cable companies, sound system for recording and playback. -
Page 26: Tape Counter Memory Feature
VCR Operation (Continued) Tape Counter Memory Feature Additional Information Real-Time Counter In manual recording, Timer recording, Instant Timer Recording, playback, or fast forward modes, the DVD+VCR Shows length of tape run in hours, minutes, and automatically starts rewinding the tape at the end of the seconds. -
Page 27: Dvd Operation
DVD Operation Playing DVDs General Features Note Playback Setup Turn on the TV and select the video input source con- Unless stated otherwise, all operations described use nected to the DVD+VCR. the remote control. Some features may also be Audio system: Turn on the audio system and select available on the Setup menu. -
Page 28: Still Picture And Frame-By-Frame Playback
DVD Operation (Continued) General Features (Continued) Time Search - : - - : - - 0:16:57 Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame The Time Search function allows you to start playing at Playback any chosen time on the disc. 1 Press DISPLAY during playback. The on-screen dis- 1 Press PAUSE/STEP (X) during playback. -
Page 29: General Features
DVD Operation (Continued) General Features (Continued) Special DVD Features Marker Search 1 / 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Checking the contents of DVD Video You can start playback from a memorized point. Up to discs: Menus nine points can be memorized. -
Page 30: Audio Cd And Mp3/Wma Disc Operation
Audio CD and MP3/WMA Disc Operation Playing Audio CDs and MP3/WMA Discs MP3/WMA Recording Notes About MP3 An MP3 file is audio data compressed by using the The DVD+VCR can play an audio CD. Also, the MPEG1 audio layer-3 file-coding scheme. We call DVD+VCR can play MP3/WMA formatted recordings on files that have the “.mp3”... -
Page 31: Pause
Audio CD and MP3/WMA Disc Operation (Continued) Pause Random 1 Press PAUSE/STEP (X) during playback. 1 Press RANDOM during playback or when playback 2 To return to playback, press N (PLAY) or press has stopped. PAUSE/STEP (X) again. The unit automatically begins Random Playback and “Random”... -
Page 32: Jpeg File Operation
JPEG File Operation Moving to Another File Viewing a Photo Disc JPEG Press SKIP . or > once while viewing a picture to This DVD+VCR can play discs with JPEG files. Before advance to the next file or to the previous file. playing JPEG recordings, read the “Notes on JPEG Recordings”... -
Page 33: Programmed Playback
Programmed Playback Programmed Playback with Repeat Programmed Tracks Audio CD and MP3/WMA Discs To repeat the track currently playing, press REPEAT. The Repeat icon and “Track” appears on the screen. To repeat all tracks on the program list, press The Program function enables you to store your favorite REPEAT a second time. -
Page 34: Controlling Your Tv With The Supplied Remote
If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your TV. Manufacturer Code Number LG / GoldStar 1 (Default), 2 Zenith 1, 3, 4 Samsung 6, 7 Sony 8, 9 Hitachi... -
Page 35: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service. Symptom Cause Correction The power cord is disconnected. Plug the power cord into the wall outlet No power. securely. The power is on, but No disc is inserted. Insert a disc or tape. -
Page 36: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting (Continued) Symptom Cause Correction Some channels are Those channels were deleted with the Use CH. ADD/DEL. to restore channels. CH. ADD/DEL option. See “Channel Selection” on page 15. skipped over when using CH/TRK (v/V) Picture and sound of Antenna or cables are loose. Tighten connections or replace cable. -
Page 37: Language Code And Country Code List
Language Code and Country Code List Language Codes Use this list to input your desired language for the following initial settings: Disc Audio, Disc Subtitle, Disc Menu. Language Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Abkhazian 6566 Fiji 7074 Lingala 7678 Singhalese 8373... -
Page 38: Specifications
Specifications General Power requirements AC 120V, 60 Hz Power consumption 21 W Dimensions (approx.) 16.9" X 3.1" X 10.8" (430 X 78.5 X 273 mm) (w x h x d) Weight (approx.) 8.82 lbs (4.0 kg) Operating temperature 5˚C to 40˚C (41˚F to 104˚F) Operating humidity 5 % to 90 % Signal system... -
Page 39: Warranty
ALLEGRO DVD/VCR LIMITED WARRANTY - USA The manufacturer will repair or replace your product, at the manufacturer’s option, if it proves to be defective in material or workmanship under normal use, during the warranty period (“Warranty Period”) listed below, effective from the date (“Date of Installation”) of original consumer purchase of the product.