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Zenith XBS245 Installation And Operating Manual

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Installation and Operating Guide | Warranty
Model Number | XBS245 | DVD/VCR/Radio Combination Home Theater System
© Copyright 2002, Zenith Electronics Corporation

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  • Page 1 Installation and Operating Guide | Warranty Model Number | XBS245 | DVD/VCR/Radio Combination Home Theater System © Copyright 2002, Zenith Electronics Corporation...

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 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 NOTES ON COPYRIGHTS:...

  • 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 Safety Precautions ......2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..3 Table of Contents .

  • Page 5: Before Use

    Before Use Playable Discs (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/RW discs cannot be played on the unit.

  • Page 6: Before Use

    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.

  • Page 7: Front Panel

    Front Panel POWER Switches the DVD+VCR ON and OFF. LINE2 (VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN (Left/Right)) Connect the audio/video output of an external source (Audio system, TV/ Monitor, Another VCR). Disc Tray (DVD deck) Insert a disc here. TUNING (v/V) Scans an available channel in the area.

  • Page 8: Display Window

    Display Window RAND RANDOM playback active Indicates repeat mode ANGLE active PROG. Programmed playback active. Indicates clock, total playing time, elapsed time, remaining time, title number, chapter/track number, channel, radio frequency, level, volume, channel or cur- rent deck status (Playback, Pause, etc). STEREO Indicates a stereo broadcast is being received.

  • Page 9: Remote Control

    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. DELAY Sets the delay time of each speaker.

  • Page 10: Rear Panel

    Rear 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). RF OUT (DVD/VCR OUT) Connect to a TV with RF coaxial inputs. Connect the VHF/UHF/CATV antenna to this terminal.

  • Page 11: Connections

    Connections 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 11-14. 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 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).

  • Page 13: Speaker System Connections

    Connections (Continued) Speaker System Connections Connect the speakers using the supplied speaker cords by matching the colors of the terminals and those of the cords. To 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: 3 to 3 and # to #.

  • Page 14: Radio Antenna Connections

    Connections (Continued) Radio Antenna Connections Connect the supplied FM/AM antennas for radio listen- ing. Connect the AM loop antenna to the AM antenna connectors. Connect the FM wire antenna to the FM antenna connectors. otes To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away from the DVD+VCR and other components.

  • Page 15: Selecting The Input/Output Source

    Selecting the Input/Output Source INPUT OUTPUT SELECT Follow these guidelines to select and switch among the RADIO various DVD+VCR input and output sources: • DVD To 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.

  • Page 16: Before Operation - Sound Mode Descriptions

    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 original masters) and results in exceptional clarity throughout a true 360 degree sound field.

  • Page 17: Sound Mode

    Before Operation - Sound Mode Descriptions (Continued) Sound Mode You 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;...

  • Page 18: Delay Time Setting

    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.

  • Page 19: Before Operation - Vcr Mode

    Before Operation - VCR Mode On-Screen Display (OSD) Some of these functions will be displayed every time the VCR is operated. ❶ ❷ ❸ ❹ PLAY HI-FI CH 4 STEREO JUL 5 , FRI 2:15 PM ❻ ❼ ❶ TAPE SPEED DISPLAY Shows the current tape speed.

  • Page 20: Using The Vcr Setup Menu

    Before Operation - VCR Mode (Continued) Using the VCR Setup Menu Press MENU and the MAIN menu will appear. Use v/V to select the VCR SETUP menu, then press SELECT/ENTER. The VCR SETUP menu will appear. SET CLOCK SCREEN DISPLAY: TIMER RECORD LANGUAGE: AUDIO MODE:...

  • Page 21: Before Operation - Vcr Mode

    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. Things to know before starting The clock uses the 12-hour system.

  • Page 22: Before Operation - Dvd Mode

    Before Operation - DVD Mode Caution: Before using the remote control, press DVD to select the operation mode to DVD. General Explanation This manual gives basic instructions for operating the DVD+VCR. Some DVDs require specific operation or allow only limited operation during playback. When this occurs, the symbol appears on the TV screen, indi- cating that the operation is not permitted by the...

  • Page 23: Initial Settings

    Before Operation - DVD Mode (Continued) Initial Settings You can set your own Personal Preferences on the player. Initial Settings General Operation Press SETUP. The setup menu appears. 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 setting(s).

  • Page 24: Before Operation - Dvd Mode

    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 selection on some discs.

  • Page 25: Vcr Mode Tape Playback

    VCR Mode Tape Playback Normal Playback Preparation: Turn on the TV. Tune 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.

  • Page 26: Vcr Mode Tape Recording

    VCR Mode Tape Recording Normal Recording Preparation: Turn on the power of both the DVD+VCR and TV. Tune 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.

  • Page 27: Program Priority

    VCR Mode Tape Recording (Continued) Use V to choose the SPEED option. 1 1 0 0 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.

  • Page 28: Instant Timer Recording

    VCR Mode Tape Recording (Continued) Instant Timer Recording Instant Timer Recording allows you to make a recording easily of a preset length without using the program timer. Preparation: Turn 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 direct VIDEO/AUDIO connection is made between the DVD+VCR and the TV, set the TV’s source selector to VIDEO.

  • Page 29: Vcr Mode Tape Recording Sound Setup

    VCR Mode Tape 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 stereo TV with AUDIO/VIDEO input jacks or a stereo audio system is required for true stereo playback.

  • Page 30: Vcr Mode Other Features

    VCR Mode Other Features Tape 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. 2:15 AM M 0:05:25 CLOCK...

  • Page 31: Dvd Mode Operation

    DVD Mode Operation Playing a DVD Playback Setup Turn on the TV and select the video input source con- nected to the DVD player. Audio system: Turn 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.

  • Page 32: Still Picture And Frame-By-Frame Playback

    DVD Mode Operation (Continued) General Features (continued) Still Picture and Frame-by-frame playback 1 Press PAUSE/STEP (X) during playback. The player will now go into PAUSE mode. 2 You can advance the picture frame-by-frame by pressing PAUSE/STEP (X) repeatedly on the remote control. Search 1 Press and hold BACKWARD (.) or FORWARD (>) for about two seconds during playback.

  • Page 33: Zoom

    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.

  • Page 34: Dvd Mode Audio Cd Operation

    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. Insert a disc and close the tray. The menu appears on the TV screen.

  • Page 35: Dvd Mode Programmed Playback

    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). Insert the disc and close the tray.

  • Page 36: Dvd Mode Additional Information

    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 Dot Crawl is shown on straight lines.

  • 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 volume to the minimum. Press RADIO. FM or AM appears in the display window and radio infor- mation appears on the TV screen.

  • Page 38: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting 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+VCR does not No tape is inserted. work.
  • Page 39 Troubleshooting (Continued) Symptom Those channels were deleted with the Some channels are skipped over when ADD/DEL CH. option. using CH/TRK (v/V) Picture and sound of Antenna or cables are loose. broadcasting channel are weak or missing. Wrong CHANNEL SOURCE option is being used.

  • Page 40: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting (Continued) Symptom The plugs and jacks are dirty. Severe hum or noise is heard. The disc is dirty. The speakers and components are connected poorly. The DVD+VCR is located too close to the TV. The antenna is positioned or connected Radio stations cannot poorly.

  • Page 41: Language Code List

    Language Code List Enter the appropriate code number for the initial settings “Disc Audio”, “Disc Subtitle” and/or “Disc Menu” (See page 23). Code Language Code 6566 Abkhazian 7074 6565 Afar 7073 6570 Afrikaans 7082 8381 Albanian 7089 6577 Amharic 7176 6582 Arabic 7565...

  • Page 42: Country Code List

    Country Code List Enter the appropriate code number for the initial setting “Country Code” (See page 24). Code Country Code Country Andorra United Arab Emirates Afghanistan Antigua and Barbuda Anguilla Albania Armenia Netherlands Antilles Angola Antarctica Argentina American Samoa Austria Australia Aruba Azerbaidjan...

  • Page 43: Specifications

    Specifications General Power requirements Power consumption Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) Operating temperature Operating humidity Signal system Inputs ANTENNA IN VCR VIDEO IN VCR AUDIO IN FM ANTENNA IN AM ANTENNA IN DIGITAL AUDIO IN Outputs VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (PROGRESSIVE SCAN) Audio output (analog audio) RF OUT...
  • Page 44 Specifications (Continued) FM Tuner Tuning Range Intermediate Frequency Signal-to-Noise Ratio Frequency Response AM Tuner Tuning Range Intermediate Frequency Amplifier Stereo mode Surround mode Inputs Speakers Type Impedance Frequency Response Sound Pressure Level Rated Input Power Max. Input Power Net Dimensions (W x H x D) Net Weight Accessory: S-Video cable .
  • Page 45 Notes...
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  • Page 48: Warranty

    DVD/VCR/Radio Combination Home Theater System Limited Warranty - USA 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 consumer purchase of the product.

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