LH-CX245Y.NA5HLLS-ENG DVD/VCR COMBI RECEIVER Combi Receiver System OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL: LH-CX245 (Main Unit: LH-CX245Y Speakers: LHS-CX245T, LHS-CX245W CD-R/RW PA L Before connecting up, operating or repairing this product, please read this instruction booklet carefully and completely.
CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Warning: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover or back of this product. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to dripping or splashing water, rain, or moisture. Do not place objects filled with water such as vases, on the product.
Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Symbol Used in this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 About the Symbol Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Notes on Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Handling Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Storing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Cleaning Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Types of Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Regional code .
Introduction To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner’s manual carefully and retain for future reference. This manual provides information on the operation and maintenance of your DVD player. Should the unit require service, contact an authorized service location. Symbol Used in this Manual The lightning flash symbol alerts you to the presence of dangerous voltage within the product enclosure that may constitute a risk of electric shock.
DVD (8 cm / 12 cm disc) Video CD (VCD) (8 cm / 12 cm disc) Audio CD (8 cm / 12 cm disc) In addition, this unit plays DivX file, DVD -R, DVD +R, DVD -RW, DVD +RW, Kodak Picture CDs, SVCD, and CD-R / CD-RW that contains audio titles, MP3, WMA, and/or JPEG files. Regional code This DVD player is designed and manufactured for playback of region “2” encoded DVD software. This unit can play only DVD discs labeled “2” or “ALL”.
Disc-related terms DVD ±R / DVD ±RW DVD -R and DVD +R are two different standards for recordable DVD drives and discs. This format allows information to be recorded onto the DVD disc only once. DVD +RW and DVD -RW are two standards for re-writable media, meaning the DVD content can be erased and re-recorded. Single-sided discs can hold 4.38 Gigabytes and double-sided discs hold twice as much. There are no dual layer single sided recordable discs.
Front Panel Z) OPEN/CLOSE (Z Opens or closes the disc tray. Disc Tray (DVD deck) Insert a disc here. X/C C) PAUSE/STEP(X Pause playback of a tape or a disc in the DVD or VCR deck temporarily. Press repeatedly for frame-by-frame playback. Introduction Remote Sensor Point the DVD/VCR Combi receiver remote control here. Z) EJECT(Z Ejects the tape in the VCR deck. x) STOP (x Stops playback of a disc or tape. PLAY (B) To play back a recorded tape or disc.
Display Window A disc is loaded in the DVD deck. (Lights when a disc is loaded in the DVD deck.) Indicates current audio stream. WMA disc inserted DVD/VCR Combi receiver is in VCR timer recording mode or a VCR timer recording is programmed. Indicates the unit is radio mode. DVD to VCR copy is in progress. DVD/VCR Combi receiver is Recording a tape. Indicates current surround mode. Indicates the unit is playing back a tape recorded in Hi-Fi.
Remote Control Z) OPEN/CLOSE, EJECT (Z POWER Switches DVD/VCR Combi receiver ON and OFF. 0-9 numerical buttons Selects numbered options in a menu. EJECT OPEN/CLOSE POWER PROGRAM CD/DVD FM/AM VCR Removes a track number on the program menu or a mark on the MARKER SEARCH menu. Press to clear preset stations from the tuner memory. AUX AV AUDIO PROGRAM CLEAR SOUND MODE AUDIO >) FORWARD (> DVD: Search forward*/go to next chapter or track.
Rear Panel AC Power Cord Plug into the power source. ANT.IN Connect the aerial using this jack. EURO AV2 (VCR IN+OUT/DVD OUT) Connect to Set Top Box or another video recorder. RF. OUT Connect to a TV with RF cable. FM ANTENNA CONNECTOR Connect the FM antenna to this terminal. EURO AV1 AUDIO/VIDEO (VCR IN+OUT/DVD OUT) Connect to your TV set or another video recorder. S-VIDEO OUT (DVD OUT) Connect to a S-Video Input on TV. FOR DVD VIEWING ONLY.
Installation and Setup TV & Set Top Box (or another VCR Connections) Installation and Setup TV & Set Top Box another VCR) Decoder (or (or another VCR) A D S R E S-VIDEO INPUT SCART INPUT AERIAL Rear of TV • Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your existing equipment. Tips • Depending on your TV and other equipment you wish to connect, there are various ways you could connect the DVD/VCR Combi receiver. Use one of the connections described below.
Progressive Scan (ColorStream® pro) connection Connect the EURO AV1 AUDIO/VIDEO socket on the DVD/VCR Combi receiver to the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT(Y Pb Pr) jacks on the TV using the SCART to RCA cable (Optional). Rear of TV S-VIDEO INPUT VIDEO INPUT COMPONENT VIDEO / PROGRESSIVE SCAN INPUT Y If your television is a high-definition or “digital ready” television, you may take advantage of the DVD/VCR Combi receiver progressive scan output for the highest video resolution possible.
Accessory Audio/Video (A/V) Connections to DVD/VCR Combi receiver Installation and Setup Connect the AV3 jacks on the DVD/VCR Combi receiver to the audio/video out jacks on your accessory component, using the optional audio/video cables.. PROG./ PRESET Radio Aerial Connections Connect the supplied FM/AM aerial for listening to the radio. • Connect the AM loop aerial to the AM aerial connector. • Connect he FM wire aerial to the FM aerial connector.
Speaker System Connection Connect the speakers using the supplied speaker cords. To obtain the best possible surround sound, adjust the speaker parameters; distance, level, etc.. Front Speaker (Right) Rear Speaker (Right Surround) Front Speaker (Left) Centre Speaker Subwoofer Rear Speaker (Left Surround) Notes • Be sure to match the speaker cable to the appropriate terminal on the components: + to + and – to –. If the cables are reversed, the sound will be distorted and will lack base.
Speaker Positioning In the case of normal position use the 6 speakers (2 front speakers, centre speaker, 2 rear speakers and subwoofer). If you want to play the excellent bass sound, DTS digital surround or Dolby Digital surround, you should connect a subwoofer. Installation and Setup • Front speakers According to your listening position set up the speakers for equal distance. And by hearing position set up the interval between speakers to 45 degree.
Mini Glossary for Audio Stream & Surround mode Allows you to enjoy 5.1(or 6) discrete channels of high quality digital audio from DTS program sources such as discs, DVD and compact discs, etc.bearing the trademark. DTS Digital Surround delivers up to 6 channels of transparent audio(which means identical to the original masters) and results in exceptional clarity throughout a true 360 degree sound field. The term DTS is a trademark of DTS Technology, LLC. Manufactured under license from DTS Technology, LLC.
Before Operation-VCR part Tuning in a video channel on your TV Notes • Your TV receives signals from the video recorder (VCR) like another TV station. You have to select a channel number on your TV and tune it in so that you may watch video tapes. If you have used a SCART cable then your TV should already have a dedicated video channel built into it, usually called AV. 1. Make sure that you have correctly installed your VCR as described earlier in this book.
Setting the clock Manually To set the colour system The clock in your DVD/VCR Combi receiver controls time and date settings for your DVD/VCR Combi receiver. 1. Press i. 2. The main menu will appear on the TV screen. 3. Press 1 or 2 to select the SYSTEM and press OK. 1. Press i. Press 1 or 2 to select TIME DATE. Press OK. HH MM -- : - - DD MM YY -- . -- . -- 4. Press 3 or 4 to select according to the COLOUR system used. --1 2 1 2 TIME DATE i 2.
How to use the main menu Tuning in TV Stations Automatically This DVD/VCR Combi receiver can easily be programmed by using the menus displayed on screen. The menus are controlled from the Remote Control Handset. 1. Switch on your TV set and DVD/VCR Combi receiver by pressing the POWER button. If the TV broadcast signal is weak your DVD/VCR Combi receiver may not detect the necessary 1. Press POWER to turn on your DVD/VCR Combi receiver. Installation and Setup 2. Press i button.
Tuning in TV Stations Manually In certain areas of the country broadcast signals may be too weak for your DVD/VCR Combi receiver automatic tuning process to find or assign TV stations correctly. You must tune in these weaker broadcast stations manually in order for your DVD/VCR Combi receiver to store them. 1. Press i. The main menu will appear on the TV screen. Press 1 or 2 to select the PR SET. Press OK. PR 01 1 2 Pr-12 REC P RSET ACMS f OSD ON OFF 16:9 4:3 OPR TIME DATE CH C 02 MFT 00 5.
Changing the order of TV Stations Deleting TV Stations After tuning TV stations into your DVD/VCR Combi receiver you may wish to change the order in which they are stored without having to retune them against! The instructions given on this page will show you how you can simply move them into your desired order. After tuning TV stations into your DVD/VCR Combi receiver you may wish to delete a station. The instructions given on this page will show you how easily delete any unwanted TV stations. 1.
Before Operation-DVD part On-Screen Display You can display the general playback status on the TV screen. Some items can be changed using the menu. To use the on-screen display: Example: On-Screen Display during playing DVD Video Items Selection Method Title Number 1/3 b / B, Numbers ENTER 1 / 12 b / B, Numbers ENTER 1. Press DISPLAY during playback. 2. Press v / V to select an item. The selected item is highlighted. Chapter Number Time search 3. Press b / B to change the setting.
LANGUAGE LANGUAGE By using the Setup menu, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound. You can also set a language for the subtitles and the Setup menu, among other things. For details on each Setup menu item, see pages 23 to 26. Menu Language English Disc Audio Original Disc Subtitle Off Disc Menu Original To display and exit the Menu: Press SETUP to display the menu. A second press of SETUP will take you back to initial screen.
5. Pressing ENTER will set this unit to Progressive scan mode. DISPLAY DISPLAY 16 : 9 Wide TV Aspect Display Mode Widescreen Progressive Scan Off TV Output Select RGB Move TV Aspect Caution: Select DVD 4:3 : Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected. 16:9 Wide: Select when a 16:9 wide TV is connected. Display Mode DVD Display Mode setting works only when the TV Aspect mode is set to “4:3”. LetterBox: Displays a wide picture with bands on the upper and lower portions of the screen.
OTHERS DivX(R) VOD The PBC, Auto Play and DivX(R) VOD settings can be changed. DivX You can display the DivX DRM (Digital Rights Management) Registration code for your unit only. OTHERS PBC On Auto Play Off DivX(R) VOD Select DivX(R) Video On Demand Your registration code is : XXXXXXXX To learn more visit Move PBC Select VCD Set Playback Control (PBC) to On or Off. On: Video CDs with PBC are played according to the PBC. Off: Video CDs with PBC are played the same way as Audio CDs.
Password (Security Code) LOCK (Parental Control) You can enter or change password. LOCK Rating Unlock Password New Country Code H U SE 1. Select Password on the LOCK menu then press B. 2. Follow step 2 as shown left (Rating). “Change” or “New” is highlighted. 3. Enter the new 4-digit code, then press ENTER. Input it again to verify. Move Rating Select DVD Some movies contain scenes that may not be suitable for children to view.
Operation You will only be able to load and eject video cassettes when your DVD/VCR Combi receiver is plugged into the mains. Your DVD/VCR Combi receiver may also playback recordings from NTSC tapes (on PAL TV). Getting a better picture When a cassette is inserted and playback started, the automatic tracking function works to get the best possible picture automatically. If the quality of the recording is poor, repeatedly press 3 or 4 on the remote control or press PROG.
Instant Timer Recording (ITR) Your DVD/VCR Combi receiver allows you to make recordings using a variety of simple methods: Instant Timer Recording (ITR) start recording immediately for a set period of time or until the video cassette runs out. Your DVD/VCR Combi receiver incorporates Long Play (LP) which enables you to record up to twice the amount of time on a video cassette. For example an E180 will record up to 180 minutes using Standard Play (SP); using LP you will be able to record up to 360 minutes.
ShowView greatly simplifies entering the date, channel, start and end times of a Timer Recording by simply entering a ShowView Code. ShowView Codes are published in most TV guide magazines; they can vary one to nine numbers in length. SHOWVIEW is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation. The SHOWVIEW system is manufactured under licence from Gemstar Development Corporation. 1. Make sure that TV channels have been tuned and stored in correct SHOWVIEW order.
Timer recording using On Screen Display You may set up to seven timer record events within one month of the current date. Note Before setting the timer make sure that you have set the DVD/VCR Combi receiver clock correctly and you know which stations you have tuned TV stations on your DVD/VCR Combi receiver. 1. Insert a video cassette with protection tab into your DVD/VCR Combi receiver. The video cassette should have the window side facing up and the arrow facing away from you. 2. Press i.
If Timer record events Overlap... Change (Deleting) the Timer Programme Do not overlap programmes, since overlapping portions of the conflicting programmes will not be recorded. Earlier recording times have priority over later recording times as shown in the diagram. If at a later date you wish to delete or change any of the settings in timer event memory you may do so without having to enter all the timer event information again. Simply display the timer event screen.
Playing a DVD or Video CD Playback Setup 1. Turn on the TV and select the video input source connected to the DVD/VCR Combi receiver. 2. Turn on the audio system (if applicable) and select the input source connected to the DVD/VCR Combi receiver. 3. Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray and load your chosen disc in the tray, with the playback side down. 4. Press OPEN/CLOSE to close the tray. Playback starts automatically. If playback does not start, press PLAY.
DVD VCD DivX 1. Press PAUSE/STEP on the remote control during playback. Advance the picture frame-by-frame by pressing PAUSE/STEP repeatedly. 2. To exit still motion mode, press PLAY. Slow Motion DVD VCD DivX 1. Press PAUSE/STEP (X) during playback. The DVD/VCR Combi receiver will now go into PAUSE mode. 2. Press . or > during pause. The player will enter SLOW mode. Use the . or > to select the required speed: t 1/16, t 1/8, t 1/4 or t 1/2 (backward), or T 1/16, T 1/8, T 1/4 or T 1/2 (forward). 3.
Zoom DVD VCD Special DVD Features DivX Use zoom to enlarge the video image. 1. Press ZOOM during playback or still playback to activate the Zoom function. The square frame appears briefly in the right bottom of the picture. 2. Each press of the ZOOM button changes the TV screen in the sequence: 100% size → 400% size → 1600% size → screen fit mode → 100% size Screen fit mode: You can change the way the image appears on the screen when you’re playing a DVD movie.
The DVD/VCR Combi receiver can play MP3/WMA formatted recordings on CD-ROM, CD-R, or CD-RW discs. Audio CD Once you insert an audio CD a menu appears on the TV screen. Press v / V to select a track then press PLAY or ENTER and playback starts. AUDIO CD 0:52:07 1 / 12 List Program Track1 Track2 Track3 Track4 Track5 Track6 Track7 Clear All Track8 PROGRAM Edit MP3 / WMA 1. Press v / V to select a folder, and press ENTER to see the folder contents. 2.
Audio CD and MP3 / WMA Disc Features Pause CD MP3 WMA 1. Press PAUSE/STEP during playback. 2. To return to playback, press PLAY, ENTER or press PAUSE/STEP again. Random CD MP3 WMA 1. Press RANDOM during playback or when playback is stopped. Random Playback begins immediately and RANDOM appears on the menu screen. 2. To return to normal playback, press RANDOM repeatedly until RANDOM disappears from the menu screen. Tip: Moving to another Track CD MP3 WMA 1. Press .
Repeat Programmed Tracks Programmed Playback The program function enables you to store your favorite tracks from any disc in the player memory. A program can contain 30 tracks. 1. Insert a disc. Audio CD or MP3/WMA Discs: AUDIO CD or MUSIC menu appears. 2. Press PROGRAM. The E mark will appear to the right of the word “Program” on the right side of the menu screen. 0:00:00 Program 2. Press B to move to the “Program” list.
Viewing a JPEG Disc Moving to another File Using this DVD/VCR Combi receiver you can view Kodak PICTURE CDs and discs with JPEG files. Press . or > once during viewing a picture to advance to the next file or to the previous file. 1. Insert a disc and close the tray. The PHOTO menu appears on the TV screen. Zoom JPEG Use zoom to enlarge the photo image.
5.1 Speaker Setup This chapter includes important reference information to help you set your DVD/VCR Combi receiver. Speaker Setup Make the following settings for the built-in 5.1 channel surround decoder. If you connected speakers to your DVD/VCR Combi receiver, setting the Distance lets the speakers know how far the sound has to travel to reach your set listening point. This allows the sound from each speaker to reach the listener at the same time.
Playing a DVD VR format Disc Maintenance and Service This unit will play DVD-R/RW discs recorded using the DVD-Video format that have been finalized using a DVD-recorder. Refer to the information in this chapter before contacting a service technician. • This unit will play DVD-RW discs recorded using the Video Recording (VR) format. 1. Insert a disc and close the tray. The TITLE LIST menu appears on the TV screen.
Playing a DivX Movie Disc Using this DVD/VCR Combi receiver you can play DivX disc. 1. Insert a disc and close the tray. The MOVIE menu appears on the TV screen. MOVIE 0:00:00 List Movie Folder 1 Movie Folder 2 Movie Folder 3 Movie Folder 4 DivX disc compatibility with this player is limited as follows: • Available resolution size of the DivX file is under 720x576 (W x H) pixel. • The file name of the DivX subtitle is available by 56 characters.
Additional Features-VCR part On Screen Display Video Doctor (Self-Diagnosis) You may easily display the current time or tape counter, amount of tape left, day, month, year, day of week, programme channel, tape speed and operational mode of your DVD/VCR Combi receiver will appear on the TV screen. If a recording is taking place these On Screen Displays will not be recorded onto the tape. This feature informs you that there is a problem with your DVD/VCR Combi receiver.
Hi-Fi Stereo Sound System Wide Screen Compatibility 16:9 Your DVD/VCR Combi receiver will record and playback Hi-Fi stereo sound. In addition it has a stereo NICAM digital stereo sound decoder. This allows you to record and playback the sound in several different ways. Video cassettes recorded on your DVD/VCR Combi receiver will have a normal mono audio track and two VHS Hi-Fi stereo audio tracks.
Additional Features Last Scene Memory DVD CD VCD This player memorizes last scene from the last disc that is viewed. The last scene remains in memory even if you remove the disc from the player or switch off the player. If you load a disc that has the scene memorized, the scene is automatically recalled. Note: This player does not memorize the scene of a disc if you switch off the player before commencing to play the disc.
This unit allows you to copy the contents of a DVD to a VHS tape with a press of the COPY button. Notes: Be sure to set “Progressive Scan” to “Off” on the setup menu. If the DVD you are attempting to copy is copy protected, you may not be able to copy the disc. 1. Insert Disc Insert the disc you wish to copy in the DVD deck and close the disc tray. 2. Insert VHS Tape Insert a blank VHS videotape into the VCR deck. 3. Copy the DVD to VHS Tape Press the REC/ITR button.
Presetting the Radio Stations Listening to the Radio You can preset 50 stations for FM and AM. Before tuning, make sure that you have turned down the volume. Preset radio stations in the DVD/VCR Combi receiver memory first (see “Presetting radio stations” on the left). 1. Press FM/AM on the remote control or on the front panel until the frequency band appears on the display and TV screen. 1.
Tuning into a Station Manually RDS Operation 1. Press FM/AM on the remote control or on the front panel until the frequency band appears on the display and TV screen. 2. Press FM/AM on the remote control or on the front panel to select the desired band. 3. Press + PRESET - on the front panel or hold down 1 and 2 on the remote control to tune in the desired station. This unit is equipped with RDS (Radio Data System), which brings a wide range of information to FM radio.
Language Codes Use this list to input your desired language for the following initial settings: Disc Audio, Disc Subtitle, Disc Menu.
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 Combi receiver 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 Combi receiver signal output.
Cause Symptom Correction The remote control is not pointed at the remote sensor of the DVD/VCR Combi receiver. Point the remote control at the remote sensor of the DVD/VCR Combi receiver. The remote control is too far from the DVD/VCR Combi receiver. Operate the remote control within 23 ft (7 m). There is an obstacle in the path of the remote control and the DVD/VCR Combi receiver. Remove the obstacle. The batteries in the remote control are exhausted.
General Power requirements Power consumption Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) Operating temperature Timer Operating humidity Refer to main label Refer to main label 430 X 81 X 360 mm (w x h x d) 5.8 kg (17.
eaker Section Satellite (LHS-CX245T) Type Impedance Frequency Response Sound Pressure Level Rated Input Power Max Input Power Net Dimensions (W x H x D) Net Weight 1 Way 1 Speaker 6Ω 130 - 20,000 Hz 85 dB/W (1m) 25W 50W 90 x 138.5 x 100 mm 0.89 kg Passive Subwoofer (LHS-CX245W) Type Impedance Frequency Response Sound Pressure Level Rated Input Power Max Input Power Net Dimensions (W x H x D) Net Weight 1 Way 1 Speaker 8Ω 50 - 1,500 Hz 82 dB/W (1m) 60W 120W 160 x 350 x 345 mm 4.
P/N: 3835RH0049K