Installation and Operating Guide Model Number | ABV341 | DVD Player + Video Cassette Recorder © Copyright 2003, Zenith Electronics Corporation Allegro ® is a registered trademark of Zenith Electronics Corporation, all rights reserved.
Safety Precautions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
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. The safeguards incorporated in this product will protect you if you observe the following procedures for installation, use, and servicing. This product does not contain any parts that can be repaired by the user.
Table of Contents Introduction Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . 3 Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Before Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Notes on Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before Use Title (DVD only) The main film content or accompanying feature content or music album. Each title is assigned a title reference number enabling you to locate it easily. DVD (8 cm/12 cm disc) Audio CD (8 cm/12 cm disc) In addition, this unit can play a CD-Rs or CD-RWs that contain audio titles, MP3, JPEG or WMA files. Track (audio CD only) Sections of a musical piece on an audio CD. Each track is assigned a track number, enabling you to locate the track you want.
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. In this case, position the unit away from the TV, VCR, or radio, or turn off the unit after removing the disc.
Front Panel Controls Disc Tray (DVD deck) Insert a disc here. Z) EJECT(Z Ejects the tape in the VCR deck. INTRODUCTION z) REC/ITR (z To record normally or to activate Instant Timer Recording. v/V V) CH (v To scan up or down through memorized channels. Cassette Compartment (VCR deck) Insert a video cassette here. Remote Sensor Point the DVD+VCR remote control here. Display window Shows the current status of the DVD+VCR. Z) OPEN/CLOSE (Z Opens or closes the disc tray.
Display Window DVD deck is selected. A disc is loaded in the DVD deck. (Lights when a disc is loaded in the DVD deck and flashes when no disc is loaded.) Indicates repeat mode. DVD to VCR copy is in progress. DVD+VCR is in VCR timer recording mode or a VCR timer recording is programmed. A cassette is loaded in the VCR deck. VCR deck is selected. DVD COPY VCR REC PM TV DVD+VCR functions are available and channels are selected at TV. Indicates PM time. (AM is not displayed.
Remote Control POWER Switches DVD+VCR ON and OFF. TV/VCR To view channels selected by the VCR tuner or by the TV tuner. DISPLAY, CLK/CNT Accesses On-Screen display. Switches among the clock, tape counter and tape remaining modes on the display. b/B/v/V (left/right/up/down) - Selects an option in the menu - v/V: Selects channel of VCR. Adjusts manually the tape’s picture onscreen. SETUP, MENU Accesses or removes DVD setup menu and VCR menu. TITLE Displays the disc’s Title menu, if available.
Connections Panel 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. VHS IN LINE 1 (VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN (Left/Right)) Connect the audio/video output of an external source (Audio system, TV/Monitor, another VCR). AUDIO OUT (Left/Right) (DVD OUT) Connect to a TV, amplifier, receiver, or stereo system. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) (DVD OUT) Connect to digital (coaxial) audio equipment.
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 11-13. Please refer to the manuals of your TV, VCR, Stereo System or other devices as necessary to make the best connections. For better sound reproduction, connect the DVD+VCR’s DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT jack to the audio in jacks of your amplifier, receiver, stereo or audio/video equipment. See Optional, Preferred TV Connections on pages 12-13.
Connections (Continued) Basic TV Connections Optional, Preferred TV Connections Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your existing equipment. 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). ote If you use this connection, tune the TV to the DVD+VCR’s RF output channel (CH 3 or 4). How to set the DVD+VCR’s RF output channel 1.
Connections (Continued) Optional, Preferred TV Connections Rear of DVD+VCR PREPARATION ote 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.
Before VCR Operation On-Screen Display (OSD) Some of these functions will be displayed every time the VCR is operated. ❶ ❷ ❸ PLAY SP HI-FI ❹ ❺ CH 4 STEREO JUL 5 , SAT 2:15 PM ❻ ❼ ❶ TAPE SPEED DISPLAY Shows the current tape speed. ❷ FUNCTION DISPLAY Indicates the function in progress. ❸ HI-FI DISPLAY Indicates when this unit is playing back tape recorded with Hi-Fi.
Setting the VCR Setup Menu Channel Selection 1 Press MENU and the MAIN menu will appear. v/V V to select the SETUP menu, then 2 Press press SELECT/ENTER. The SETUP menu will appear. This DVD+VCR is equipped with a frequency synthesized tuner capable of receiving up to 181 channels. These include VHF channels 2-13, UHF channels 14-69 and CATV channels 1-125. Preparation: Connect the DVD+VCR to the desired type of antenna or cable TV system, as shown in Connecting Antenna/Cable TV to DVD+VCR on page 11.
Before VCR Operation (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 while the DVD+VCR is turned off. Things to know before starting The clock uses the 12-hour system. (Be sure to set AM and PM correctly.) (AM does not appear.) The initial Clock Setting is JANUARY 1, 2003, 12:00 AM. Auto Clock Set The Auto Clock Set feature is set to ON at the factory.
Before DVD Operation Temporary Feedback Field Icons This manual gives the 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, indicating that the operation is not permitted by the DVD+VCR or is not available on the disc.
Before DVD Operation (Continued) Menu Language Initial Settings You can set your own Personal Preferences on the DVD+VCR. Select a language for the Setup menu. This is the menu you see when you press SETUP. General Operation 1 Disc Audio English Disc Subtitle Spanish Disc Menu French Rating Press SETUP. The setup menu appears.
Sound Others Digital Audio Output The DRC and Vocal settings can be changed. Use v/V to select the desired option and press SELECT/ENTER. The setting of the selected option is changed between On and Off. Each DVD disc has a variety of audio output options. Set the DVD+VCR’s Digital Audio Output according to the type of audio system you use.
Before DVD Operation (Continued) Parental Control Country Code Rating Enter the code of a country whose standards were used to rate the DVD video disc, referring to the list (See “Country Code List”, page 38.). DVD 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.
Tape Operation 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. Set the Output Source to VCR as shown in Setting the Output Source on page 6. 1 Search This function lets you quickly and visually search for a desired tape section in either direction: forward or reverse. 1 Press BACKWARD (.
Tape Operation (Continued) Normal Recording Timer Recording Preparation: This DVD+VCR can be programmed to record up to 8 programs within a period of 1 year. For unattended recording, the timer needs to know the channels to be recorded and the starting and ending times. 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.
Tape Operation (Continued) Use V to choose the SPEED option. B to choose the desired recording Use b/B 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. There will be some picture and sound distortion at the point of the speed change. 11 Use V to choose the REPEAT option. B to choose the desired repeat (ONCE, Use b/B WEEKLY or DAILY). ONCE event....
Tape Operation (Continued) Instant Timer Recording Dubbing and Editing Instant Timer Recording allows you to make a recording easily of a preset length without using the program timer. If you wish to edit or dub your camcorder (or another VCR) recordings to this DVD+VCR, the rear (or Front) panel mounted Audio and Video (A/V) input jacks make the connections quick and easy. These direct A/V jacks will also provide better picture results than using the RF jack on the rear panel.
Tape Operation (Continued) MTS (Multi-Channel TV Sound) This DVD+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. This DVD+VCR will decode MTS stereo and bilingual (SAP) off-the-air broadcast sound signals.
Tape 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 as illustrated below. 2:15 AM CLOCK 0:05:25 COUNTER REM 1:07 REMAINING TIME Counter changes to “0:00:00” when the cassette is ejected. The real-time counter does not operate if nothing is recorded on the tape. The real-time counter will not work unless a tape is inserted.
DVD Operation Playback Setup General Features DVD Turn on the TV and select the video input source connected to the DVD+VCR. Audio system: Turn on the audio system and select the input source connected to the DVD+VCR. Set the Output Source to DVD as shown in Setting the Output Source on page 6. 1 your chosen disc in the tray, with the label 2 Load facing up. When a double-sided DVD is inserted, make sure Z) to open the disc tray. Press OPEN/CLOSE (Z the side you want to play is facing down.
DVD Operation (Continued) General Features (continued) Still Picture and Frame-by-frame playback DVD 1 Press PAUSE/STEP (X) during playback. The DVD+VCR will now 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. 3 To return to playback, press PLAY (H). Search DVD 1 Press and hold BACKWARD (.) or FORWARD (>) for about two seconds during playback. The DVD+VCR will now go into SEARCH mode. 2 Press and hold BACKWARD (.
DVD Operation (Continued) General Features (Continued) 1/9 DVD Checking the contents of DVD Video discs: Menus MARKER SEARCH You can start playback from a memorized point. Up to nine points can be memorized. To enter a mark, follow these steps. 1 During disc playback, press MARKER when playback reaches the spot that you want to memorize. DVDs may contain menus that allow you to access special features. To use the disc menu, press DISC MENU. Then, press the appropriate number button to select an option.
Audio CD Operation Playing an Audio CD 1 Search 1 Press and hold BACKWARD (.) or FORWARD (>) for about two seconds during playback. Insert a disc and close the tray. The menu appears on the TV screen. CD CD The player will now go into SEARCH mode. 2 Press and hold BACKWARD (.) or FORWARD (>) repeatedly to select the required speed: mX2, mX4, mX8 (backward) or MX2, MX4, MX8 (forward).
MP3 Disc Operation MP3 ote The REPEAT button is not available when the mark appears. Press PROGRAM to clear the mark. The DVD Player 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 right. 1 Insert a disc and close the tray. The MP3/JPEG/WMA choice menu appears on the TV screen. Notes on MP3 Discs About MP3 An MP3 file is audio data compressed by using MPEG1, the audio layer-3 file-coding scheme.
JPEG Disc Operation Viewing a JPEG disc JPEG This DVD Player can play discs with JPEG files on it. Make sure the resolution of the JPEG files is less than 2 mega pixels (2M). Moving to another File Press BACKWARD (.) or FORWARD (>) once during viewing to advance to the next file or to the previous file. otes Depending upon the size and number of the JPEG files, it could take a long time for the DVD player to read the disc’s contents.
WMA Disc Operation WMA The DVD Player can play WMA formatted recordings on CD-ROM, CD-R, or CD-RW discs. 1 Insert a disc and close the tray. The MP3/JPEG/WMA choice menu appears on the TV screen. MP3 ote The REPEAT button is not available when the E mark appear. Press PROGRAM to clear the E mark. OPERATION Playing a WMA disc WMA Disc compatibility with this player is limited as follows: 1. Sampling Frequency / within 32 - 44kHz 2.
Programmed Playback CD MP3 Programmed Playback with Audio CD, MP3, JPEG and WMA Discs CD MP3 JPEG WMA JPEG WMA Repeat Programmed Tracks/All/Off CD MP3 WMA 1 To repeat the track currently playing, press REPEAT. The Repeat Track icon appears on the menu screen. Program allows you to store your favorite tracks (or files) for a particular disc in the player memory. Program can contain 32 tracks (Audio CD) or 60 tracks (MP3/JPEG/WMA disc).
Troubleshooting Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service. Cause Correction No power. The power cord is disconnected. Plug the power cord into the wall outlet securely. The power is on, but the DVD+VCR does not work. No disc is inserted. No tape is inserted. Insert a disc or tape. (Check that the disc or tape indicator in the display window is lit.) No picture. The TV is not set to receive DVD+VCR signal output.
Troubleshooting (Continued) Symptom Cause Correction Some channels are skipped over when using v/V Those channels were deleted with the CH. ADD/DEL option. Use CH. ADD/DEL. to restore channels. See “Channel Selection” on page 15. Picture and sound of broadcasting channel are weak or missing. Antenna or cables are loose. Tighten connections or replace cable. Wrong TUNING BAND option is being used. Try all TUNING BAND options. See “Channel Selection” on page 15 for details.
Language Code List Language Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Abkhazian 6566 Fiji 7074 Lingala 7678 Singhalese 8373 Afar 6565 Finnish 7073 Lithuanian 7684 Slovak 8375 Afrikaans 6570 French 7082 Macedonian 7775 Slovenian 8376 Albanian 8381 Frisian 7089 Malagasy 7771 Somali 8379 Amharic 6577 Galician 7176 Malay 7783 Spanish 6983 Arabic 6582 Georgian 7565 Malayalam 7776 Sudanese 8385 Armenian 7289 German 6869 Maltese 7784 Swahili 8387
Country Code List Enter the appropriate code number for the initial setting “Country Code” (See page 20).
Specifications General Power requirements Power consumption Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) Operating temperature Operating humidity Signal system AC 120V , 60 Hz 23W 430 X 97.5 X 293 mm (16.9 x 3.9 x 11.5 inches) (w x h x d) 4.8 kg (10.58 lbs) 5˚C to 40˚C (41˚F to 104˚F) 5 % to 90 % NTSC Inputs ANTENNA IN VHS VIDEO IN VHS AUDIO IN Antenna or CATV input, 75 ohms 1 Vp-p 75 ohms, sync negative, RCA jack x 2 -6.
P/NO: 3834RM0056T 206-3876 Issue O Printed in China
