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- Page 1 DVD2381 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
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC WARNING: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Zenith Electronics Corporation could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. INDUSTRY CANADA REQUIREMENT: This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. -
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 (Cont’d) 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.
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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 SKIP/SCAN buttons POWER button and indicator STOP button PAUSE/STEP button Disc tray PLAY button skip play pause/step stop menu search open/close power/standby select/ menu enter scan Display window MENU button Remote sensor ARROW buttons OPEN/CLOSE button SELECT/ENTER button... -
Page 9: Rear Panel
Identification of Controls (Cont’d) Rear Panel COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack DIGITAL OPTICAL OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack Remove the dust protection cap from the connector and connect the optical digital cable (not supplied) firmly so that the configurations of both the cable and the connector match. -
Page 10: Remote Control
PAGE 10 INTRODUCTION Identification of Controls (Cont’d) Remote Control You will find instructions for each of the remote control functions in the appropriate sections of this instruc- tion manual. POWER button *TITLE button DISPLAY button SELECT/ENTER button ***ARROW (Volume/Channel) buttons MARKER button SEARCH button SKIP ( SEARCH) -
Page 11: Controlling The Vcrs, Catvs (Dbs) And Tvs
TOCOM 315, 316 UNIDEN UNIKA UNIVERSAL 351, 352 VID TECH VIDEO WAY 300, 349 VIEWSTAR 306, 307, 310 ZENITH 300, 305, 311 ZENITH HT-2000 DBS Codes by Brand Brand Name Codes SONY VCR Codes by Brand Brand Name Codes ZENITH... -
Page 12: Preparing The Remote Control
PAGE 12 INTRODUCTION Identification of Controls (Cont’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 13: Connections
Connecting to a TV Connect the DVD player to your TV. VIDEO OUTPUT SELECT switch DIGITAL AUDIO AUDIO COMPONENT OUT2 VIDEO OUT OUT1 COAXIAL VIDEO DIGITAL OUTPUT S-VIDEO COMPONENT / PROGRESSIVE OPTICAL S-VIDEO VIDEO SCAN PROGRESSIVE SCAN To S-VIDEO OUT When using S-VIDEO OUT jack, set the VIDEO OUTPUT SELECT switch to S-VIDEO. -
Page 14: Connecting To A Tv Equipped With Component Video Inputs
PAGE 14 CONNECTIONS Connecting to a TV equipped with component video inputs PROGRESSIVE SCAN: Some TVs or monitors are equipped with component video inputs that are capable of reproducing a progressively scanned video signal. Connecting to these inputs allows you to view the highest quality pictures with less flicker. -
Page 15: Connecting To An Audio System
Connecting to an Audio System You can listen to the sound of audio CDs and DVD video discs in stereo. DIGITAL AUDIO AUDIO COMPONENT OUT2 VIDEO OUT OUT1 COAXIAL VIDEO DIGITAL OUTPUT S-VIDEO COMPONENT / PROGRESSIVE OPTICAL S-VIDEO VIDEO SCAN PROGRESSIVE SCAN To AUDIO OUT (L/R) -
Page 16: Connecting To Optional Audio System
PAGE 16 CONNECTIONS Connecting to Optional Audio System Enjoying Dolby Digital Sound You can enjoy the high quality dynamic sound of Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic, and 2 Channel Digital Stereo. Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is the surround sound technology used in theatres showing the latest movies, and is now available to reproduce this realistic effect in the home. -
Page 17: Enjoying Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound
Connecting to Optional Audio System (Cont’d) 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 decoding. If your A/V receiver has a Dolby Pro Logic decoder, refer to the following connection diagram. DIGITAL OPTICAL Connect one or two rear speakers. -
Page 18: Enjoying 2 Channel Digital Stereo Sound
PAGE 18 CONNECTIONS Connecting to Optional Audio System (Cont’d) 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). -
Page 19: Basic Operations
Basic Playback This section shows you the basics on how to play back a DVD video disc. power/standby power open / close dvd vcr catv tv menu return display title tv input select / enter skip skip play setup subtitle audio program repeat... - Page 20 PAGE 20 BASIC OPERATION Basic Playback (Cont’d) power open / close dvd vcr catv tv display menu return title tv input select / enter skip skip play setup subtitle audio program repeat a - b random angle clear slow/scan Press and press SELECT/ENTER, or press the numeric button(s), to select the desired item.
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Page 21: Stopping Play
Basic Playback (Cont’d) power open / close dvd vcr catv tv menu return display title tv input select / enter skip skip play STOP setup subtitle audio program repeat a - b random angle clear slow/scan Screen Saver BASIC OPERATION Stopping Play Press STOP during playback. -
Page 22: Special Playback
PAGE 22 BASIC OPERATION Special Playback power open / close dvd vcr catv tv menu return display title tv input select / enter skip skip SKIP play STOP setup subtitle audio program repeat a - b random angle clear slow/scan Still Picture (Pause) Press PAUSE/STEP during playback. -
Page 23: To Scan At Fast Forward Or Fast Reverse Playback
Special Playback (Cont’d) You can play back discs at various speeds. power open / close dvd vcr catv tv menu return display title tv input select / enter SKIP skip skip play setup subtitle audio program repeat a - b random angle clear... -
Page 24: Various Speed Playback With Shuttle Ring
PAGE 24 BASIC OPERATION Various speed playback with Shuttle Ring You can play back discs at various speeds, and resume normal playback. power open / close dvd vcr catv tv menu return display title tv input select / enter skip skip play setup... -
Page 25: 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 26: Detailed Description Of Each Gui Menu Icon
PAGE 26 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 number and to jump to the desired title number To show the current chapter number and to jump to the desired chapter number... -
Page 27: 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 28: Changing Subtitle Language
PAGE 28 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 37 for further info.) This operation works only with discs on which multiple subtitle languages are recorded. -
Page 29: 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 but- ton. (The recorded angles differ depending on the disc used.) setup subtitle... -
Page 30: Repeat Play
PAGE 30 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 31: 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 dvd vcr catv tv menu return display... -
Page 32: Zoom Feature
PAGE 32 ADVANCED OPERATION Zoom Feature The Zoom function allows you to enlarge the video image and to move through the enlarged image. display menu return title tv input select / enter skip skip play setup subtitle audio program repeat a - b random angle... -
Page 33: Program Play
Program play The player plays the tracks on the disc in the order you specify. Note: Program play function is possible only with audio CDs. It does not work with DVD movie discs. power open / close dvd vcr catv tv display menu return title... -
Page 34: Playback With Mp3
PAGE 34 ADVANCED OPERATION Playback with MP3 menu return display title tv input select / enter skip skip play To play an MP3 file repeatedly If you press REPEAT once during play, the cur- rent MP3 file will play repeatedly. If you press REPEAT twice during play, the all MP3 files on the disc will play repeatedly. -
Page 35: Playback With Mp3
Playback with MP3 (Cont’d) power open / close dvd vcr catv tv menu return display title tv input select / enter skip skip play setup subtitle audio program repeat a - b random angle clear To play an MP3 file repeatedly If you press REPEAT button once during play, the current MP3 file will play repeatedly. -
Page 36: Initial Settings
PAGE 36 INITIAL SETTINGS Selection 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 37: 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 38: Selecting Rating Level And Password
17 under any circumstances. Strong sexual content. X (Hard Core Films) : Same as NC-17 rating. Note Zenith Electronics Corporation is not liable for any program content that appears when using this rating system; as always, user discretion is advised. -
Page 39: Selecting Rating Level And Password
Selecting rating level and password (Cont’d) power open / close dvd vcr catv tv menu return display title tv input select / enter skip skip play setup subtitle audio program repeat a - b random angle clear slow/scan To clear your 4-digit password If you forget your password, to clear the current password, follow the procedure below. -
Page 40: Selecting Tv Aspect
PAGE 40 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 dvd vcr catv tv menu return display title 1, 2 tv input select / enter skip... -
Page 41: Selecting Menu Language
Selecting Menu Language Selects language for SETUP menus and displays on the TV. power open / close dvd vcr catv tv menu return display title tv input 1, 2 select / enter skip skip play setup subtitle audio program repeat a - b random angle... -
Page 42: Selecting Progressive Scan
PAGE 42 INITIAL SETTINGS Selecting Progressive Scan If your television is high-definition or “digital ready” television, you may take advantage of the DVD Player’s progressive scan output for the highest video resolution possible. Make the component video connections as shown on page 14 or you may connect the component video jacks directly to the component video or HD component inputs on your TV or monitor. -
Page 43: Selecting Digital Audio Output
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 dvd vcr catv tv menu return display title tv input 1, 2... -
Page 44: Others
PAGE 44 INITIAL SETTINGS Others The DRC and Vocal settings can be changed. power open / close dvd vcr catv tv menu return display title tv input 1, 2 select / enter skip skip play setup subtitle audio program repeat a - b random angle... -
Page 45: 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 37). Code Language Code 6565 Afar 7079 6566 Abkhazian 7082 6570 Afrikaans 7089 6577 Ameharic 7165 6582 Arabic 7168 6583 Assamese 7176... -
Page 46: Reference
PAGE 46 REFERENCE Disc Requirements/Copyright Information Playable Discs This DVD player can play back the following discs. Disc mark DVD video discs Audio CDs In addition, this unit can play back a CD-R or CD-RW that contains audio titles or MP3 files. And this unit can play back a HDCD also. -
Page 47: 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 48: Specifications
PAGE 48 REFERENCE Specifications DVD player/Outputs/Supplied Accessories Power supply Power consumption Weight 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 Component video output Audio output (digital audio) -
Page 50: Notes
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Page 52: Warranty
God or other causes beyond the control of Zenith. Any alteration of the product after manufacture voids this warranty in its entirety.
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