Zenith XBV441 Installation And Operating Manual

Dvd player + video cassette recorder
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Installation and Operating Guide | Warranty
Model Number | XBV441 | DVD Player + Video Cassette Recorder
© Copyright 2004, LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.

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  • Page 1 Installation and Operating Guide | Warranty Model Number | XBV441 | DVD Player + Video Cassette Recorder © Copyright 2004, LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.
  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    FCC COMPLIANCE: The responsible party for this product’s DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET compliance is: POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND. Marketed and Distributed by LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc., 1000 Sylvan Avenue, Englewood Cliffs, NJ. WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a confined space Phone: 1-201-816-2000.
  • 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 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 VIDEO OUT (Y Pb Pr) (DVD OUT) Connect to a TV with Y Pb Pr inputs.
  • Page 11: Connections

    Connections Without Cable Box 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 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: Optional, Preferred Tv Connections

    Connections (Continued) Optional, Preferred TV Connections Rear of DVD+VCR 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...
  • 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 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 General Explanation Temporary Feedback Field Icons Repeat Title (DVD) This manual gives the basic instructions for operating TITLE the DVD+VCR. Some DVDs require specific operation Repeat Chapter (DVD) CHAPT or allow only limited operation during playback. When Repeat A-B this occurs, the symbol appears on the TV screen,...
  • Page 18: Initial Settings

    DVD Operation Setup (Continued) Initial Settings Picture TV Aspect You can set your personal preferences on the DVD+VCR. 4:3 Letterbox: Select when a standard 4:3 TV is con- nected. Displays pictures with masking bars above and General Operation below the picture. Press SETUP.
  • Page 19: Sound

    DVD Operation Setup (Continued) Sound Others The DRC, Vocal and Auto Play settings can be Digital Audio Output changed. Each DVD disc has a variety of audio output options. Use v/V to select the desired option and then press Set the DVD+VCR’s Digital Audio Output according to ENTER repeatedly to select On or Off.
  • Page 20: Parental Control

    DVD Operation Setup (Continued) Parental Control Country Code Enter the code of a country whose standards were used Rating to rate the DVD video disc, referring to the list (See Movies on DVDs may contain scenes not suitable for “Country Code List”, page 38.). children.
  • 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) Checking (Erasing) Timer Record Use V V to choose the SPEED option. 1 1 0 0 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 Playback Setup Unless stated otherwise, all operations described use Turn on the TV and select the video input source con- the Remote Control. Some features may also be nected to the DVD+VCR. available on the Setup menu. Audio system: Turn on the audio system and select the input source connected to the DVD+VCR.
  • 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) The video mode setting only works when the MARKER SEARCH Marker Search Progressive Scan option is set to “On” in the Setup menu. You can start playback from a memorized point. Up to nine points can be memorized. Special DVD Features To enter a mark, follow these steps.
  • 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 MP3/WMA formatted record- MPEG1 audio layer-3 file-coding scheme. We call ings on CD-ROM, CD-R or CD-RW discs.
  • Page 31: Pause

    Audio CD and MP3/WMA Disc Operation (Continued) Pause Repeat A-B 1 Press PAUSE/STEP (X) during playback. To repeat a sequence. 2 To return to playback, press N (PLAY) or press 1 During disc playback, press A-B at your chosen start- PAUSE/STEP (X) again.
  • Page 32: Jpeg File Operation

    JPEG File Operation Selecting other Files Viewing JPEG Files on a Disc JPEG Press SKIP . or > once while viewing a picture to This DVD+VCR can play discs with JPEG files and advance to the next file or to the previous file. Kodak Picture CDs.
  • Page 33: Programmed Playback

    Programmed Playback Programmed Playback with Audio CDs Repeat Programmed Tracks and MP3/WMA Discs To repeat the track currently playing, press REPEAT. The Repeat icon and “TRACK” appear on the menu screen. The Program function enables you to store your favorite To repeat all tracks on the program list, press tracks from any disc in the player memory.
  • Page 34: Controlling Your Tv With The Supplied Remote

    LG TV with the supplied remote. You can control the sound level, input source, and power switch of non-LG TVs as well. If your TV is listed You can control your TV using the buttons below.
  • 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) Cause Correction Symptom Some channels are Those channels were deleted with the Use CH. ADD/DEL. to restore channels. skipped over when CH. ADD/DEL option. See “Channel Selection” on page 15. using CH/TRK (v/V) Picture and sound of Antenna or cables are loose. Tighten connections or replace cable.
  • Page 37: 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 18). Language Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Abkhazian 6566 Fiji 7074 Lingala 7678 Singhalese 8373 Afar 6565 Finnish 7073 Lithuanian...
  • Page 38: Country Code List

    Country Code List Enter the appropriate code number for the initial setting “Country Code” (See page 20). Code Country Code Country Code Country Code Country Andorra Eritrea Saint Lucia Seychelles United Arab Emirates Spain Liechtenstein Sudan Afghanistan Ethiopia Sri Lanka Sweden Antigua and Barbuda Finland...
  • Page 39: Specifications

    Specifications General Power requirements AC 120V, 60 Hz Power consumption 19 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 40: Warranty

    LG, software errors that do not disable functionality, operating and software protocols adopted after the date of manufacture or for outside the US, institutional or commercial use, or other causes not arising out of defect in material or workmanship.

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