Zenith DVC2550 Multi
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1. 30 30 Within about 23 ft about 7 m Distance About 23 ft 7 m from the front of the remote sensor About 30 in each direction of the front of the remote sensor Do not expose the remote sensor of the DVD player to a strong light source such as direct sunlight or illumination If you do so you may not be able to operate the DVD player with the remote control Notes on the remote control O Direct the remote control at the remote sensor of the DVD player Angle O Do not drop or give the remote control a shock O Do not leave the remote control near extremely hot or humid place O Do not spill water or put anything wet on the remote con trol O Do not open the remote control CONNECTIONS PAGE 13 Connecting to a TV Connect the DVD player to your TV To S VIDEO OUT IG H lt i Ct To COMPONENT Video cable Y Pb Pr To AUDIO OUT L R i VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT not supplied For using COMPONENT VIDEO OUT and S VIDEO OUT jacks you must set TV Output Select at the SETUP menu See page 37 S video cable supplied Audio Video cable 8 If the TV has an S video input connect the supplied DVD player with the supplied S video cable u To S video input To audio inputs To video input TV or monitor with audio video inputs The component video connections supply component si2. PAGE 34 INITIAL SETTINGS Selecting rating level and password DYD This is to prohibit the playing of specified Selecting rating level DVD only DVDs which are unsuitable for children Some DVD discs contain a restriction level At the SETUP screen press A F to select which enables parents to remove scenes or prevent playback of discs by children DVD Rating and press P players are equipped with a password designed to prevent children changing the Disc Audio level Disc Subtitle Disc Menu Rating A Password TV Aspect Menu Language TV Output Select 1 gt Unlock Digital Audio Output Press A V to select the desired level and press SELECT ENTER Disc Audio 8 Blocked Disc Subtitle 7 Blocked Disc Menu v6 Rating a Password TV Aspect O10 e O Menu Language TV Output Select Digital Audio Output You cannot play DVD video discs rated higher than the level you selected unless you cancel the parental lock function For example when you select level 7 discs rated higher than level 7 are blocked and cannot be played a The parent lock level is equivalent to the following USA movie ratings Level 7 NC 17 Level 6 R Level 4 PG 13 Level 3 PG Level 1 G e Some titles do not match with the rating level described as above If you change the level and enter a password playback of all DVDs with ratings higher than your selection will be blocked unl
3. Sundanese Bashkir Hausa Mongolian Swedish Byelorussian Hindi Moldavian Swahili Bulgarian Croatian Marathi Tamil Bihari Hungarian Malay Telugu Bengali Bangla Armenian Maltese Tajik Tibetan Interlingua Burmese Thai Breton Indonesian Nauru Tigrinya Catalan Icelandic Nepali Turkmen Corsican Italian Dutch Tagalog Czech Hebrew Norwegian Tonga Welsh Japanese Oriya Turkish Danish Yiddish Panjabi Tatar German Javanese Polish Twi Bhutani Georgian Pashto Pushto Ukrainian Greek Kazakh Portuguese Urdu English Greenlandic Quechua Uzbek Esperanto Cambodian Rhaeto Romance Vietnamese Spanish Kannada Rumanian Volap k Estonian Korean Russian Wolof Basque Kashmiri Sanskrit Xhosa Persian Kurdish Sindhi Yoruba Finnish Kirghiz Serbo Croatian Chinese Fiji Latin Singhalese Zulu PAGE 40 REFERENCE Playable Discs This DVD player can play back the following discs Approx 4 hours single sided disc 12 cm Approx 8hours double sided disc Approx 8hours double sided disc hours double sided disc Audio Video DVD video discs moving pi iuresi IP nn Approx 80 minutes single sided disc Approx 160 minutes double si
4. 4 Connecting to Optional Audio System 15 17 Enjoying Dolby Digital AC 3 Sound 15 Enjoying Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound 16 Enjoying 2 Channel Digital Stereo Sound 17 Enjoying DTS Sound 00 eee eee ee 17 Basic Operations O Basic Playback 0000 18 21 QO Various speed playback with Shuttle Ring 22 Operation Using GUI Menu Icons a General Information about GUI menu icons 23 Q Detailed description of each GUI menu icon 24 INTRODUCTION PAGE 3 Advanced Operation O Using a title menu 00 25 O UsingaDVDmenu 00 25 4 Changing subtitle language 26 4 Changing audio soundtrack language 26 O Viewing from another angle 27 4 Producing a 3D Surround effect 27 as Repeat Play sei vac dake ee n n eae ne 28 Storing markers in memory to be viewed listened to again 29 O Zoom Feature 020 eee eee 30 M Random Play 20 eee eee eee 30 Eh Programi Play cc pinch tase wits ee ete a ste 31 Initial Settings 4 Common procedures of initial settings 32 Selecting disc Languages 33 Q Selecting rating level and password 34 35 O Selecting TV Aspect 00000 36 Selecting Menu Language 37 O Selecting TV Output 200 37 Selecting Digital
5. and DTS multi channel audiotracks Press SOUND repeatedly until the desired sound is selected ne 3D SUR O This 3D Surround effect may not be available on some DVD discs such as those recorded with a mono audio soundtrack O Turn off the TV surround sound and other surround effects when using this 3D surround effect O For best 3D Surround effect using only two speakers it is recommended that the two speakers be positioned approximately 2m to 2 5m apart and the listening position should be 2m to 2 5m away from the speakers PAGE 28 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 e DVD Repeat of chapter being played Repeat of title L D being played Lg Cancel repeat mode normal play CHAPT TITLE e CD Repeat of track being played TRACK JE L a Repeat of entire disc contents Cancel repeat mode normal play To enjoy program repeat play CD If REPEAT is pressed during program play repeat play is operated as below Repeat of the current programmed track Repeat of all programs a D a TRACK Cancel repeat mode Program play To return to normal play Press REPEAT several times until OFF is displayed DIGITAL AUDIO Repeating sections between two specific points A
6. 7 On Storing Discs O O Do not store discs in a place subject to direct sunlight or near heat sources Do not store discs in places subject to moisture and dust such as a bathroom or near a humidifier Store discs vertically in a case Stacking or placing objects on discs outside of their case may cause warping About This Owner s Manual O O This owner s manual explains the basic instructions of this DVD player Some DVD video discs have functions that may not be explained in this owner s manual Therefore some instructions may differ from this owner s manual and there may be extra instructions In this case follow the instructions displayed on the TV screen or package O may appear on the TV screen during operation This icon means the function explained in this owner s manual is not available on that specific DVD video disc PAGE 8 INTRODUCTION Identification of Controls Front Panel POWER indicator Display window SKIP SCAN buttons DISC EXCHANGE MENU button RANDOM button button SELECT ENTER REPEAT button DISC SKIP CLEAR button buttons POWER button Disc tray PLAY button PAUSE STEP button DISC SELECT 1 5 buttons Remote sensor STOP button OPEN CLOSE button Display Window Operating status indicator PROGRAM indicator RANDOM indicator CD indicator Repeat playback DVD indicator mode indicators Total playing time e
7. Audio Output 38 4 Table of Languages and Their Abbreviations 39 Reference 4 Disc Requirements Copyright Information 40 O Before Calling Service Personnel 4 Q Specifications 2 eee eee 42 PAGE 4 INTRODUCTION IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRL 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 The safeguards incorporated in this unit will protect you if you observe the following procedures for installation use and servicing This unit is fully transistorized and does not contain any parts that can be repaired by the user DO NOT REMOVE THE CABINET COVER OR YOU MAY BE EXPOSED TO DANGEROUS VOLTAGE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat Read owner s manual 6 Water and Moisture After unpacking this product read the owner s Do not use this product near water for example manual carefully and follow all the operating and near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry other instructions tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like Power Sources This product should be operated only from the type 7 Cl
8. Works 1992 1997 Dolby Laboratories Inc All rights reserved To enjoy Dolby Digital AC 3 sound You need to select Dolby Digital on the SETUP menu O Refer to the owner s manual of your audio equipment as well O When you connect the DVD player to other equipment be sure to turn off the power and unplug all of the equipment from the wall outlet before making any connections O The output sound of the DVD player has a wide dynamic range Be sure to adjust the receiver s volume to a moderate listening level Otherwise the speakers may be damaged by a sudden high volume sound O Turn off the receiver before you connect or disconnect the DVD player s power cord If you leave the receiver power on the speakers may be damaged PAGE 16 CONNECTIONS Connecting to Optional Audio Sys Dolby Pro Logic Surround You can still enjoy the excitement of Surround Sound even if your A V receiver does not offer Dolby Digital AC 3 decod ing If your A V receiver has a Dolby Pro Logic decoder Refer to the following connection diagram Connect one or two rear speakers To VIDEO OUT The output sound from the rear speakers will be monaural even if you connect two rear speakers Video cable Connection example 3 To AUDIO OUT Audio cable To audio input Receiver equipped with Dolby Pro Logic Surround To video input Front speaker left Re
9. alternate setting is selected the screen returns to the Initial Settings display To exit SETUP menu Press SETUP RETURN or PLAY 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 O10 C1 OfO Other INITIAL SETTINGS PAGE 33 Eye WIS At the setup screen press A to select Disc Audio and press P Disc Audio Disc Subtitle Disc Menu a Rating Password TV Aspect ey Menu Language TV Output Select Digital Audio Output A gt Original English French German Spanish Italian Chinese Polish Hungarian Russian Other Press A F to select the desired language and then press SELECT ENTER Original The original language of each disc will be selected English The English will be Selected Another language can be selected You can input 4 digit language code Refer to the language codes on page 39 Press CLEAR if an incorrect language code is entered The Disc Subtitle and Disc Menu are selected by the 1 2 same method P If the language selected is not available on the disc the original language designated by each disc will be selected
10. cable supplied To audio inputs CELERA LC EEE To S video input Audio system Video cable supplied To video input SSS el TV or monitor with audio video inputs O Refer to the owner s manual of your audio system as well O When you connect the DVD player to other equipment be sure to turn off the power and unplug all of the equipment from the wall outlet before making any connections O If you place the DVD player near a tuner or radio the radio broadcast sound might be distorted In this case move the DVD player away from the tuner and radio O The output sound of the DVD player has a wide dynamic range Be sure to adjust the receiver s volume to a moderate listening level Otherwise the speakers may be damaged by a sudden high volume sound O Turn off the receiver before you connect or disconnect the DVD player s power cord If you leave the receiver power on the speakers may be damaged A Warning Do not set the Digital Audio Output of this DVD player to Dolby Digital unless you are connecting the DIGITAL AUDIO jack of this DVD player to an AV decoder that has the Dolby Digital AC 3 decoding function High volume sound may damage your hearing as well as the speakers Refer to Selecting Digital Audio Output on page 38 CONNECTIONS PAGE 15 Connecting to Optional Audio System Enjoying Dolby Digital AC 3 Sound You ca
11. location see service procedure Use of controls adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result herein hazardous radiation exposure To prevent direct exposure to laser beam do not try to open the enclosure Visible laser radiation when open the enclosure DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible f
12. use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer A product and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn Disc Tray Keep your fingers well clear of the disc tray as it is closing It may cause serious personal injury Burden Do not place a heavy object on or step on the product The object may fall causing serious personal injury and serious damage to the product Connecting When you connect the product to other equipment turn off the power and unplug all of the equipment from the wall outlet Failure to do so may cause an electric shock and serious personal injury Read the owner s manual of the other equipment carefully and follow the instructions when making any connections Sound Volume Reduce the volume to the minimum level before you turn on the product Otherwise sudden high volume sound may cause hearing or speaker damage Sound Distortion Do not allow the product to output distorted sound for a longtime It may cause speaker overheating and fire Headphones When you use the headphones keep the volume at a moderate level If you use the headphones continuously with high volume sound it may cause hearing damage 20 21 22 23 24 25 INTRODUCTION PAGE 5 Laser Beam Do not look into the opening of the disc tray or venti lation opening of the product to see the source
13. use any type of solvent such as thinner and benzine as they may damage the surface of the DVD player If you use a chemical saturated cloth to clean the unit follow that product s instructions Warning Cleaning and adjustment of lenses and or other components of playback mechanism should be performed by a qualified service technician To Obtain a Clear Picture The DVD player is a high technology precision device If the optical pick up lens and disc drive parts are dirty or worn down the picture quality becomes poor To obtain a clear picture we recommend regular inspection and maintenance cleaning or parts replacement every 1 000 hours of use depending on the operating environment For details contact your nearest dealer Notes on Moisture Condensation Moisture condensation damages the DVD player Please read the following carefully Moisture condensation occurs for example when you pour a cold drink into a glass on a warm day Drops of water form on the outside of the glass In the same way moisture may condense on the opti cal pick up lens inside this unit one of the most cru cial internal parts of the DVD player examples of Misty condensation 7 7 optical Moisture condensation occurs during the following cases 1 When you bring the DVD player directly from a cold place to a warm place 1 When you use the DVD player in a room where you just turned on the heater or a place where the co
14. AY or SELECT ENTER to exit the screen If you press PROGRAM to exit the screen the pro grams are not cleared The programs are also cleared when the power is turned off or the disc is removed PAGE 32 INITIAL SETTINGS Common procedures of initial sett 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 2 3 R Common procedures of initial settings T Press SETUP in the stop or playback mode The SETUP menu is displayed A Disc Audio Disc Subtitle Disc Menu Rating Password TV Aspect Menu Language TV Output Select vOriginal English French German Spanish Italian Chinese Polish Hungarian Russian Other Digital Audio Output me Press A F to select the desired item The screen will show the current setting for the selected item and the alternate setting s e Disc Audio see page 33 e Disc Subtitle see page 33 e Disc Menu see page 33 e Rating see page 34 e Password see page 35 e TV Aspect see page 36 e Menu Language see page 37 e TV Output Select see page 37 Digital Audio Output see page 38 Press and then A F to select the desired setting and press SELECT ENTER Some items require additional steps See the respective page When the
15. B repeat Press A B during play at the point where repeat play is to start A Da You can select OFF at this step by pressing CLEAR Press A B during play at the point where repeat play is to be concluded B Ds Repeat play of the selection between points A and B starts To return to normal play Press A B once OFF is displayed D OFF O Repeat play works only with discs for which the elapsed playing time appears in the DVD display window during playback O Repeat play may not work correctly with some DVDs O A B repeat play works only within a title DVD or a track CD O Some subtitles recorded around point A or B may fail to appear DVD ADVANCED OPERATION PAGE 29 Storing markers in memory to be viewe DYD Storing a MARKER in the DVD memory is similar Storing a marker in the memory to marking your page in a book It allows you to AIER TETO any Point onhe aisg Press MARKER during play at the starting point to be viewed listened to again Qs Indicates 1 5 is stored in the memory Up to 5 markers can be stored in the memory Recalling Clearing a marker _ Press SEARCH during playback PLAY ze ge SELECT ENTER Be 38 ES 2 3 Q S s Press A V lt 4 P to select the marker to be recalled cleared 3 5 z amp Ka Press PLAY or SELECT ENTER to recall a CLEAR marker or Pres
16. DIO repeatedly until the desired sound is selected P LEFT ADVANCED OPERATION PAGE 27 Viewing from another angle EYD Some DVDs may contain scenes which have been ER Press ANGLE during playback 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 button The recorded angles differ depending on the disc Number of angle pa r used being played back Press ANGLE repeatedly until the desired angle is selected a e For your reference The ANGLE indicator will blink in the DVD display win dow at scenes recorded at different angles to indicate that angle switching is possible The angle number can be programmed beforehand the angle will be switched to the selected number when the ANGLE indicator blinks O This function only works for discs having scenes recorded at different angles compact Producing a 3D SURROUND effect ByP disc This unit can produce a 3D Surround effect using Press SOUND during playback Spatializer N 2 2 technology which simulates multi Each time this button is pressed the TV channel audio playback from two conventional stereo screen display changes speakers instead of the five or more speakers normally required to listen to multi channel audio from a home theater This feature works with DVD discs encoded d NORM with Dolby Pro Logic Dolby Digital AC 3
17. DVD player 23 ft 7 m e There is an obstacle in the path of the e Remove the obstacle remote control and the DVD player e The batteries in the remote control are e Replace the batteries with new ones exhausted PAGE 42 REFERENCE Specifications DVD player Outputs Supplied Accessories DVD player Supplied Accessories 17 X 4 0 X 16 2 430 x 102 x 410 mm Signal system NTSC Laser Semiconductor laser wavelength 650 nm Frequency range audio 4 Hz to 20 kHz Signal to noise ratio audio More than 100 dB EIAJ Dynamic range audio More than 95 dB EIAJ Below measurable level less than 0 001 W PEAK EIAJ Temperature 41 F to 95 F Operation status Horizontal 1 0 V p p 75 Q negative sync RCA jack x 1 S video output Y 1 0 V p p 75 Q negative sync Mini DIN 4 pin x 1 C 0 286 V p p 75 Q Component video output Y 1 0 V p p 75 Q negative sync RCA jack x 1 Pb Pr 0 7 V p p 75 Q Audio output digital audio 0 5 V p p 75 Q RCA jack x 1 Audio output optical audio Optical connector x 1 Audio output analog audio 2 0 Vrms 1 KHz 0 dB 330 Q RCA jack L R x 2 S video cable Video cable e Audio cable e Remote control Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice Recommended DVD VCR Accessories VHS TAPE REWINDER Most repair work on VCRs and Camcorders is due to excessive a Prolong the life of you
18. SELECTION METHOD To show the current track No lt gt or Numeric SELECT ENTER SKIP To show the elapsed time To show the current audio STEREO LEFT RIGHT lt p AUDIO To show the current sound NORMAL or 3D SURROUND lt p SOUND O Some DVD discs may not provide all of the above GUI menu icons ADVANCED OPERATION PAGE 25 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 ees t i Li i gl QO lt a OD Or t U 1 ER QO T Press TITLE A list of the titles on the disc is displayed EYO Pressing TITLE again to resume play from the scene when TITLE was first pressed Resume play may not be possible on certain discs 2 2 Press A W lt gt and press SELECT ENTER or PLAY or press the numeric button s to select desired title The selected title now starts playing Using a DVD menu Some DVDs have unique menu structures called DVD menus For example DVDs programmed with complex contents provide guide menus and those recorded with various languages provide menus for audio and subtitle language Although the DVD menu s co
19. T REVENUES OR PROFITS IN CONNECTION WITH THE PRODUCT Customer Service Zenith National Response Center 201 James Record Road Building 3 Huntsville AL 35824 Phone 256 772 1515 Fax 256 774 4070 email customer service zenith com ZENITH ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Zenith Part No 206 3620 1000 MILWAUKEE AVENUE GS 3835RS0010T GLENVIEW ILLINOIS 60025 2493 Printed in Korea Issue O
20. TY as defined under Federal Law This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state within the U S A ZENITH S RESPONSIBILITY Service Labor Parts Not Covered During a period of 90 days from effective warranty date Zenith will provide service labor by a Zenith authorized service center when needed as determined by Zenith as a result of manufacturing defects New or remanufactured replacements for factory defective parts will be supplied by a Zenith authorized service center for one year from effective warranty date Such replacement parts are warranted for the remaining portion of the original warranty period This warranty covers manufacturing defects and does not cover installation adjustment of customer controls in the home installation or repair of home antenna systems cable converters or cable company supplied equipment it also does not cover damage due to misuse abuse negligence acts of God or other causes beyond the control of Zenith Any alteration of the product after manufacture voids this warranty in its entirety OWNER S RESPONSIBILITY Effective Warranty Date Operating Guide Carry In Service TV Set Performance Important Warranty Service Warranty begins on the date of original consumer purchase For your convenience keep the dealer s dated bill of sale or a delivery ticket as evidence of the purchase date Read your Operating Guide c
21. acks in the disc in an order you specify Note Program play function is possible only with audio CDs It does not work with DVD movie discs 5 2 ka O 2 B To I Li I I OOO Ot 8 2 g 5 Z S 5 3 aR ADVANCED OPERATION PAGE 31 DIGITAL AUDIO Press PROGRAM during playback or stop mode The program playback screen appears on the TV screen Program G16 6G G GOGG G AAA GGC Em To exit the screen press PLAY PROGRAM Press A V lt P to select the desired position Press the numeric button s to select the desired track number The disc number which in the play position will be appeared automatically Press the DISC SKIP to select another disc number e Repeat steps 2 to 4 to select another track e Up to 20 tracks can be programmed Program Disc number EART a Sal OA Co AAAA GOOG C AAAA Press PLAY or SELECT ENTER to exit the screen The selected track is stored in the memory and play now begins in the programmed sequence f you press PROGRAM to exit the screen the selected tracks are not memorized After playback all tracks programmed Play is stopped Clearing the program e To clear the program one by one Press A lt P to select the unwanted No and then press CLEAR To clear all the programs Press A lt gt to select the Clear All and press SELECT ENTER Press PL
22. al output sound from the DVD player e The audio cables are not connected e Connect the audio cable into the jacks securely securely e The power of the equipment connected Turn on the equipment connected with with the audio cable is turned off the audio cable e The Digital Audio Output is set to the e Set the Digital Audio Output to the wrong position correct position then turn on the DVD player again by pressing the POWER button The playback picture is poor e The disc is dirty e Clean the disc The DVD player does No disc is inserted e Insert a disc Check that the DVD or not start playback audio CD indicator in the DVD display is lit e An unplayable disc is inserted e Insert a playable disc Check the disc type color system and Regional code e The disc is placed upside down e Place the disc with the playback side down e The disc is not placed within the guide Place the disc on the disc tray correctly inside the guide e The disc is dirty e Clean the disc A menu is on the TV screen e Press the SETUP button to turn off the menu screen e The Rating level is set e Cancel the Rating function or change the rating level The remote control e The remote control is not pointed at the Point the remote control at the remote does not work properly remote sensor of the DVD player sensor of the DVD player e The remote control is too far from the e Operate the remote control within about
23. ar speaker Center speaker Front speaker ZEF right w Rear speaker left With a receiver equipped with Dolby Digital AC 3 right Connect the equipment the same way as described in Enjoying Dolby Digital AC 3 Sound on the previous page Refer to that receiver s owner s manual and set the receiver so you can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound A Warning Do not set the Digital Audio Output of this DVD player to Dolby Digital unless you are connecting the DIGITAL AUDIO jack of this DVD player to an AV decoder that has the Dolby Digital AC 3 decoding function High volume sound may damage your hearing as well as the speakers Refer to Selecting Digital Audio Output on page 38 CONNECTIONS PAGE 17 AY CIT Connecting to Optional Audio Systel 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 Connection example Receiver equipped with a 75 ohm coaxial cable or digital audio input optical cable To digital audio input To S video Input or Video Input To DIGITAL OUT Fo ae o or Video cable Fi k F ki COAXIAL or To S VIDEO OUT ront SPee cane ey OPTICAL or VIDEO OUT l S SS Enjoying DTS S
24. arefully so that you will understand the operation of your set and how to adjust the customer controls The video product must be taken to a U S or Canadian Zenith authorized service center for warranty service and must be picked up by the owner It is the owner s responsibility to maintain the TV receiver with which the video product is used and the associated antenna system in proper operating condition Product Registration Please fill out and mail your Product Registration Card It is imperative that Zenith know how to reach you promptly if we should discover a safety problem that could affect you For warranty service information contact any Zenith authorized service center Parts and service labor that are Zenith s responsibility see above will be provided without charge Other service is at the owner s expense If you have any problem in obtaining satisfactory warranty service call or write the Zenith Response Center You must provide the model number serial number and date of purchase or date of original installation Before you ask for warranty service read Maintenance And Troubleshooting in your operating guide You might avoid a service call THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDI NG WITHOUT LI MI TATION ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND ZENITH SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL INDIRECT OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING LOS
25. back the loading drawer is opened and the disc tray which was in the play position comes to the center position Exchange the disc in the center position 2 g P Center position ka Press OPEN CLOSE or PLAY again The loading drawer is closed the disc tray returns to the play position and play begins from the new disc BASIC OPERATION PAGE 21 Basic Playback ByP wise Stopping Play Press STOP during playback Resume Play When play is stopped the unit records the point where STOP was pressed RESUME function Press PLAY and play will resume from this point LOGI NGtoS TETE Mins cae ok Ts Resume function will be cleared when the STOP is pressed on the STOP mode Resume function will be cleared when the power is turned off and then on Opening the disc tray cancels Resume function The Resume function may not be available on some DVD discs If the player is left in the stop mode for more than 8 minutes the power shuts off automatically COO O 3 00 2 Still Picture Pause Press PAUSE STEP during playback DVD The player will be placed in the still picture mode CD OF 6 The player will be placed in the pause mode a 3 Ne amp S Eej 5 amne SNE g 8 O Frame advance DVD only Press PAUSE STEP during still playback Each time you press PAUSE STEP the picture advance one frame To resume normal playback press PLAY Skip
26. back unless the correct password is entered To change clear memorized password ER At the SETUP screen press A F to select Password and press P r Input your password and Press SELECT ENTER Disc Audio gt Change Disc Subtitle Clear Disc Menu A Rating Password TV Aspect Menu Language TV Output Select Digital Audio Output To change or clear your password press A V to select the Change or Clear and press SELECT ENTER To change the rating level password follow the steps on page 34 35 again PAGE 36 INITIAL SETTINGS Selecting TV Aspect DVD Select the appropriate screen type according to WIS At the SETUP screen press A to select TV your TV set conventional size screen 4 3 or Aspect and press gt wide screen 16 9 Disc Audio 4 3 Letterbox Disc Subtitle 4 3 Panscan Disc Menu gt 16 9 Wide Rating A Password TV Aspect Menu Language TV Output Select Digital Audio Output 1 2 00 Ka Press A F to select the desired Aspect and press SELECT ENTER gt s Disc Audio v 4 3 Letterbox Disc Subtitle 4 3 Panscan Disc Menu 16 9 Wide A Rating Password TV Aspect DIOLS a Menu Language TV Output Select Digital Audio Output 4 3 Letterbox The video material not formatted in the Pan amp Scan style is played back in the letterbox style black bands appear at top and bottom of screen 4 3 Panscan Sele
27. ct when a conventional TV set is connected The video material formatted in the Pan amp Scan style is played back in that style the left and right edges are cut off 16 9 Wide Select when a wide screen TV set is connected Played in FULL size Setting the wide screen TV to FULL mode is also necessary Each screen shows an example when the video material for a wide screen is played This setting does not affect the video material for conventional size 16 9 Wide Selecting Menu Language Selects language for DVD menus and displays on the TV 1 2 Selecting TV Output l It can used to select the video output between S VIDEO OUT and COMPONENT VIDEO OUT 1 2 INITIAL SETTINGS PAGE 37 Eyo WIS At the SETUP screen press A to select Menu Language and press P Disc Audio gt English Disc Subtitle Spanish Disc Menu French A Rating Password TV Aspect 9 Menu Language TV Output Select Digital Audio Output Press A F to select the desired Language and press SELECT ENTER Disc Audio vEnglish Disc Subtitle Spanish lt Disc Menu French A Rating 4 Password TV Aspect 9 Menu Language TV Output Select a Digital Audio Output eye i At the SETUP screen press A F to select TV Output Select and press P Disc Audio gt S Video Disc Subtitle Component Disc Menu A Rating Password TV Aspect Menu Language TV Output Sel
28. ction is not available on the disc you are playing Depending on the DVD disc some operations may be different or restricted Refer to the jacket or case of the disc you are playing PAGE 20 BASIC OPERATION Basic Playback BYP dec Exchanging discs during playback Press DISC EXCHANGE during playback to open the loading drawer _ Press DISC SKIP to rotate the disc trays to the desired position The carousel will move clockwise by one disc tray Note The disc tray which was in the play position can not be exchanged Exchange the discs and press DISC EXCHANGE or OPEN CLOSE to close the loading drawer Skipping discs PLAY Pping Press DISC SKIP during play or in the stop mode Each time the button is pressed the next disc tray is selected OPEN DVD TITLE CHP TRK CLOSE slp F an O0 ioi 00S en a 2 O0 O When the DISC SKIP is pressed during play or in the stop mode the disc trays rotate and play begins from the beginning of the next disc O If there is no disc on the selected disc tray the disc tray of the next number will be selected O When DISC SKIP is pressed during playback of disc 5 playback of disc 1 will start 1 O 0 aN 2 S a JB 2 3 amne TEDN HOE a o x a Os Exchanging the disc and starting playback Press OPEN CLOSE during playback or in the stop mode Play is stopped if pressed during play
29. d immediately for others SELECT ENTER must be pressed To clear the GUI Menu Icons press DISPLAY DVD and CD GUI PAGE 24 OPERATION USING GUI MENU ICONS Detailed description of each GUI me You can view information about a disc and its operational status on the TV screen Press DISPLAY during playback TV screen DVD GUI Ti 1 1 ENG DaD 6 CH OFF v 0 16 57 2 m FUNCTION To show the current title No and to jump to the desired title No and to jump to the desired chapter No and directly select scenes by the desired time encoding method channel No and to change the settings To show the current subtitles language and to change the setting To show the current sound NORMAL or 3D SURROUND and to change the setting SELECTION METHOD Press A to select desired item lt P or Numeric SELECT ENTER lt gt or Numeric SELECT ENTER SKIP Numeric SELECT ENTER To show the current chapter No To show the elapsed time To show the current audio soundtrack language lt P AUDIO lt P SUBTITLE lt P To show the current angle No ANGLE and to change the angle lt P SOUND Press DISPLAY during playback TV screen CD GUI r 1 v 16 57 A STER d NORM FUNCTION Press A F to select desired item and to jump to the desired track No Display only and to select to the desired audio channel and to change the setting
30. d CH V A buttons on the remote control are activated To control the TV POWER Number 0 9 SELECT ENTER RETURN Input select CH Channel W A VOL Volume W A and SOUND MUTE buttons on the remote control are activated AKAI BROKSONIC CANDLE 100 MONTGOMERY WARD PIONEER PORTLAND 115 124 130 133 106 107 109 114 115 121 113 114 115 121 129 ZEN REALISTIC SAMPO SAMSUNG SYLVANIA SYM TEKNIKA TELERENT ESI P KA TH 113 114 115 121 129 130 131 139 100 101 Cable Converter Codes by Brand Cabl le Decoder Brand Name Codes PALE GRO Ss ory tat OO jc al apres all cia Td ARCHER 336 MACOM SPRUCER STANDARD TV Codes by Brand TV Codes by Brand Cable Converter Codes by Brand TV Brand Name Codes TV Brand Name Codes Cable Decoder Codes ADMIRAL 110 113 144 151 152 _PROSCAN 118 144 151 Brand Name KALE VISION 334 SLMARX DBS Codes by Brand DBS Brand Name Codes BOA ent BOD mtn SONY 356 VCR Codes by Brand VCR Brand Name Codes ZENITH nl 2 LG 201 O Due to the variety of codes used by manufactures our company cannot guarantee that the MBR remote control will operate with every model of the brands listed PAGE 12 INTRODUCTION Iden
31. ded disc 160 minutes double sided disc Audio CDs elise i You cannot playback discs other than those listed above CD R CD RW Video CD CD ROM CD Extra CD G photo CD and CD i discs can not be played on this DVD player This DVD player uses the NTSC color system and cannot play back DVD video discs recorded in any other color system PAL SECAM etc Certain audio features of this product manufactured under a license from Desper Products Inc Spatializer 3 D Stereo Spatializer N 2 2 TM and the circle in square device are trademarks owned by Desper Products Inc Region Management Information Region Management Information This DVD Player is designed and manufactured to respond to the Region Management Information that is recorded on a DVD disc If the Region number described on the DVD disc does not correspond to the Region number of this DVD player this DVD player cannot play that disc The Region number of this DVD player is 1 Notes on Unauthorized Discs You may not be able to play back some DVD video discs on this player if they were purchased from outside your geographic area or made for business purposes When you try to play back an unauthorized disc Check Regional Code appears on the TV screen Notes on Copyright It is forbidden by law to copy broadcast show broadcast on cable play in public and rent copyrighted material without permission DVD video discs are copy protec
32. eaning of power source indicated on the marking label If Unplug this product from the wall outlet before you are not sure of the type of power supply in your cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol home consult your product dealer or local power cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning company For products intended to operate from battery power or other sources refer to the 8 Power Cord Protection operating instructions Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items Grounding or Polarization placed upon or against them playing particular This product is equipped with a polarized alternating attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles current line plug a plug having one blade wider than and the point where they exit from the product the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable 9 Overloading to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your integral convenience receptacles as this can result electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not in a risk of fire or electric shock defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug 10 Lightning Ventilation For added protection of this product during storms or Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for when it is left unattended and unused f
33. ect T Digital Audio Output Press A F to select the desired TV Output and press SELECT ENTER Disc Audio S Video Disc Subtitle Disc Menu A Rating Password v Component TV Aspect Menu Language TV Output Select fl Digital Audio Output PAGE 38 INITIAL SETTINGS 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 OUTPUT PI k fg Stream PCM Dolby Digital PCM only PCM 96 kHz PCM PCM PCM Linear PCM DVD DTS DVD DTS bit Stream Not Output Not Output Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Dolby Digital PCM DVD bit Stream bit Stream MPEG DVD MPEG bit Stream PCM PCM Audio CD PCM PCM PCM DTS Audio CD DTS bit Stream DTS bit Stream DTS bit Stream bye At the SETUP screen press A F to select Digital Audio Output and press P gt dara PCM Stream PCM PCM Disc Audio Disc Subtitle Disc Menu Rating A Password TV Aspect am Menu Language TV Output Select Digital Audio Output 1 9 om Press A F to select the desired output and J press SELECT ENTER Brac PCM Stream PCM v PCM Disc Audio Disc Subtitle Disc Menu Rating a Password TV Aspect ry Menu Language TV Output Select Digital Audio Output DOLBY DIGITAL PCM Select DOLBY DIGITAL PCM if an active digital output is supplied
34. ess the correct password is entered again For example if you change the level to 5 the DVD player will not play discs with ratings of 6 7 or 8 unless the correct password is entered on the remote control Selecting rating level and password E f 1 1 1 I OO 2 3 d a 1 2 O JO G 8 e g S 3 2 To clear your 4 digit password If you forget your password to clear the current password follow the procedure below At the SETUP screen 1 Press Y to select Password item 2 Enter 6 digit number 210499 and then press SELECT ENTER The 4 digit password is cleared 3 Enter a new password Refer to Setting your password section on the right INITIAL SETTINGS PAGE 35 DVD Setting your password DVD only If you change the rating level to 7 or lower you must enter a 4 digit password to prevent playback of discs with higher ratings At the SETUP screen press A F to select Password and press P Disc Audio Disc Subtitle Disc Menu A Rating Password TV Aspect Menu Language TV Output Select Digital Audio Output 2 Input a 4 digit password and press SELECT ENTER Example 1234 Do not forget your password i Input the 4 digit password again and press SELECT ENTER to verify Setting is finished The rating is locked Any discs whose rating is higher than the setting cannot be played
35. gnals Y Pb Pr to video equipment equipped with component video input connections If your TV receiver has component video inputs it is highly recommended that you use a component video cable not supplied to obtain the full benefit of DVD s superb picture quality The picture quality obtained using component video is even better than that of S video O Refer to the owner s manual of your TV as well O When you connect the DVD player to your TV be sure to turn off the power and unplug both units from the wall outlet before making any connections O Connect the DVD player to your TV directly If you connect the DVD player to a VCR the playback picture will be distorted because DVD video discs are copy protected A Warning Do not set the Digital Audio Output of this DVD player to Dolby Digital unless you are connecting the DIGITAL AUDIO jack of this DVD player to an AV decoder that has the Dolby Digital AC 3 decoding function High volume sound may damage your hearing as well as the speakers Refer to Selecting Digital Audio Output on page 38 PAGE 14 CONNECTIONS Connecting to an Audio System You can listen to the sound of audio CDs and DVD video discs in stereo To S VIDEO OUT DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL W om S video cable supplied To VIDEO OUT If the TV has an S video input connect the DVD player with the supplied S video cable Audio
36. he speakers may be damaged by a sudden high volume sound O Turn off the receiver before you connect or disconnect the DVD player s power cord If you leave the receiver power on the speakers may be damaged PAGE 18 BASIC OPERATION Basic Playback Dyp Sg This section shows you the basics on how to play back a DVD video disc a 8 O 2 S 5 return tv input O soundimute program 000 0000 QIO title menu O O iJ Preparations When you want to play back DVD video discs turn on the TV and select the video input source connected to the DVD player When you want to enjoy the sound of DVD video discs or audio CDs from the audio system turn on the audio system and select the input source connected to the DVD player For connection details see pages 13 through 17 Set the playback picture size according to the aspect ratio of the connected TV at the SETUP menu TV Aspect If you do not have the necessary equipment to enjoy Dolby Digital AC 3 sound set the Digital Audio Output at the SETUP menu to PCM Press POWER The DVD player turns on and the power indicator lights up pyan Press OPEN CLOSE The disc tray opens e You can open the disc tray by pressing this button even if the DVD player is in standby mode Place a disc on the disc tray with the playback side down e There are two different disc si
37. ire electric shock or other hazards Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition 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 Do not leave rubber or plastic products in contact with the DVD player for a long time They will leave marks on the finish The top and rear panels of the DVD player may become warm after a long period of use This is normal and not a malfunction When the DVD player is not in use be sure to remove the disc and turn off the power If you do not use the DVD player for a long period the unit may not function properly in the future Turn on and use the DVD player occasionally m m m Notes on Locating When you place this DVD player near a TV radio or VCR the playback picture may become poor and the sound may be distorted In this case move the DVD player away from the TV radio or VCR Notes on Cleaning Use a soft dry cloth for cleaning QO For stubborn dirt soak the cloth in a weak detergent solution wring well and wipe Use a dry cloth to wipe it dry Do not
38. lapsed time indicators Disc 1 5 indicators Chapter Track number indicator Angle icon indicator Title number indicator INTRODUCTION PAGE 9 Identification of Controls l Rear Panel VIDEO OUT jack COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks S VIDEO OUT jack POWER CORD Connect to an AC 120V 60Hz outlet only COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack AUDIO OUT L R 1 2 jacks 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 Keep the dust protection cap and always reattach the cap when not using the connector to protect against dust Dust protection cap PAGE 10 INTRODUCTION Identification of Controls con d REMOTE CONTROL You will find instructions for each of the remote control functions in the appropriate sections of this instruction manual POWER button PLAY button REV SKIP button PAUSE STEP button SELECT ENTER button SETUP button DISPLAY button NUMBER buttons CLEAR button ANGLE button SUBTITLE button AUDIO button DISC SKIP button REPEAT button A B button RANDOM button FWD REV SLOW SCAN Shuttle Ring DVD VCR CATV TV Selector Switch STOP button FWD SKIP button OPEN CLOSE button ARROW Volume Channel buttons RETURN TV INPUT button SOUND MUTE button PROGRAM button MENU b
39. ld wind from the air conditioner directly hits the unit 1 In summer when you use the DVD player in a hot and humid place just after you move the unit from an air conditioned room 1 When you use the DVD player in a humid place aS lt Wis too N lt gt warm f Pie RN 2 PIL 4 Do not use the DVD player when moisture con densation may occur If you use the DVD player in such a situation it may damage discs and internal parts Remove the disc connect the power cord of the DVD player to the wall outlet turn on the DVD player and leave it ON for two or three hours After two or three hours the DVD player will have warmed up and evaporated any moisture Keep the DVD player connected to the wall outlet and moisture condensation will sel dom occur This section shows you how to handle clean and store discs On Handling Discs o Do not touch the playback side of the disc o Do not attach paper or tape to discs On Cleaning Discs Oo Fingerprints and dust on the disc cause picture and sound deterioration Wipe the disc from the center outward with a soft cloth Always keep the disc clean If you cannot wipe off the dust with a soft cloth wipe the disc lightly with a slightly moistened soft cloth and finish with a dry cloth Do not use any type of solvents such as thinner benzine commercially available cleaners or anti static spray for vinyl LPs They may damage the disc O x INTRODUCTION PAGE
40. machine number DVC2550 PAGE 2 INTRODUCTION Safety Precautions RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an WARNING 1 A equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the AVERTISSEMENT RISQUE RE E NE WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons DO NOT OPEN The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL literature accompanying the appliance WARNING CAUTION ATTENTION CAUTION FCC NOTICE FCC WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUE INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU AU FOUD This Digital Video Disc Player employs a Laser System To ensure proper use of this product please read this owner s manual carefully and retain for future reference should the unit require maintenance contact an authorized service
41. n enjoy the high quality dynamic sound of Dolby Digital AC 3 Dolby Pro Logic and 2 Channel Digital Stereo Dolby Digital AC 3 Dolby Digital is the surround sound technology used in theaters showing the latest movies and is now available to reproduce this realistic effect in the home You can enjoy motion picture and live concert DVD video discs with this dynamic realistic sound by connecting the DVD player to a 6 channel receiver equipped with a Dolby Digital AC 3 decoder or Dolby Digital AC 3 processor DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT o S VIDEO OUT r VIDEO OUT 75 ohm coaxial cable or Optical cable S Video cable or Video cable Receiver equipped fi To digi Connectlon j anita To digital ac 3 pia z audio input example To enjoy Dolby Digital AC 3 sound from this DVD player you need the following DVD recorded in Dolby Digital To S video Input AC 3 or Video Input 6 channel receiver equipped x Center with a Dolby Digital AC 3 decoder or Dolby Digital AC 3 processor and power Sub woofer receiver Rear speaker ZN Z Rear speaker 5 speakers and 1 sub woofer left surround right surround Front speaker Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Dolby AC 3 and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Confidential Unpublished
42. n the center of the picture If any button is not pressed for more than 10 secondes the square frame will disappear Each press of the ZOOM button changes the TV screen in the left sequence The magnification level will be displayed in the upper right corner of the zoom area If you press A W lt gt buttons the zoom point shifts Press SELECT ENTER The selected frame is displayed in full size on the TV screen To resume normal playback Press ZOOM again to cancel Zoom feature and resume normal playback or still playback O Some discs may not respond to Zoom feature O Zoom does not work on subtitles or menus included on DVD video discs Random play DVD Press RANDOM during stop The DVD player starts random playback e If you press the RANDOM during normal play back the DVD player will randomly select anoth er title and begin random playback immediately To resume normal playback press RANDOM The RANDOM indicator in the DVD display window disappears Random play CD The player plays the tracks in the disc in random order Press RANDOM during stop The random playback screen appears on the TV screen e If you press the RANDOM button during normal playback the DVD player immediately selects another track and begins random playback To resume normal playback press RANDOM during random playback The RANDOM indicator in the DVD display window disappears Program play The player plays the tr
43. nging audio soundtrack language It is possible to change the audio soundtrack language to a different language from the one selected at the initial settings in case of DVD disc See page 33 for further info This operation works only with discs on which multiple audio soundtrack languages are recorded And it is possible to change the audio channel in case of audio CD O When the desired language is not selected even after pressing the button several times it means that the language is not available on the disc O When the power is turned on or the disc is removed the language heard is the one selected at the initial settings If this language is not recorded on the disc only the available language on the disc will be heard O Some discs may not respond to Audio feature ey Press SUBTITLE during playback When no subtitles are recorded OFF will be displayed instead of the language number OFF Press repeatedly SUBTITLE until the desired language is selected Number of the subtitle language being played back e 4 ENG To eliminate the On Screen Subtitles Press SUBTITLE repeatedly to select OFF at step 2 compact BYP Wisc DVD Press AUDIO during play Number of the audio soundtrack language being played back 1 ENG DOD 6 CH m Press AUDIO repeatedly until the desired language is selected 2 FRE R oOD 6 CH e CD Press AUDIO during play t STER Press AU
44. ntents and operation differ from disc to disc the following explains the basic operation when this feature is used OO J000 EB Press MENU during play The DVD menu available on the disc is now displayed A ONa a Pressing MENU again resumes play from the scene when MENU was first pressed Resume play may not be possible on certain discs Press A W lt gt and press SELECT ENTER or press the numeric button s to select desired item The selected item is now executed PAGE 26 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 33 for further info This operation works only with discs on which multiple subtitle languages are recorded O In some cases the subtitle language is not changed to the selected one immediately O When a disc supporting the closed caption is played the subtitle and the closed caption may overlap each other on the TV screen In this case turn the subtitle off O When the desired language is not selected even after pressing the button several times it means that the language is not available on the disc O When the power is turned on or the disc is removed subtitles appears in the language selected at the initial settings If this language is not recorded on the disc the disc s priority language appears Cha
45. of the laser beam It may cause sight damage Disc Do not use a cracked deformed or repaired disc These discs are easily broken and may cause seri ous personal injury and product malfunction Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the power supply cord or plug is damaged b If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product c If the product has been exposed to rain or water d If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation e If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way f When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service Servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Replacement parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in f
46. or compliance 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 Cet appareil num ruque de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada Zenith is a trademark of ZEC Copyright Zenith Electronics Corporation 2000 RECORD YOUR MODEL NUMBER Now while you can see it The model and serial number of your new DVD player are located on the back of the DVD player cabinet For your future conve nience we suggest that you record these numbers here MODEL NO SERIAL NO WE lo We m ro ni a lt Introduction O Safety Precautions 005 2 Table of Contents 00000 ee 3 a IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4 5 Ey Precautions lt ov s555 elon ans ee aod Bee A a 6 a Notes on Discs 00002 000 00s 7 Identification of Controls 8 12 Front Panel Display window 0 8 Real Panel reren high teem o dasa hes bose Garand ete 9 Remote Control 0 0 2 c eee eee eee eee 10 Controlling the VCRs CATVs DBS and TVs 11 Preparing the Remote Control 12 Operating with the Remote Control 12 Connections O Connecting toaTV 205 13 4 Connecting to an Audio System 14
47. or long ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet product and to protect it from overheating These This will prevent damage to the product due to openings must not be blocked or covered The lightning and power line surges openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface 11 Object and Liquid Entry This product should not be placed in a built in Never push objects of any kind into this product installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper through openings as they may touch dangerous ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s voltage points or short out parts that could result in instructions have been adhered to a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product Heat The product should be situated away from heat 12 Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTR 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 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 N product Use only with a cart AL stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer s instructions and should
48. ound Introducing DTS Digital Surround the finest technology ever invented to transform existing home theater systems into six discrete channels of exceptionally clear better than compact disc digital audio performance And DTS Digital Surround is the only 5 1 surround sound format that can deliver this revolutionary 3 dimensional experience through new music recordings on compact discs original 5 1 soundtracks on motion picture laserdiscs and soon a wide variety of products on DVD Receiver equipped Connection example 75 ohm coaxial cable or with a DTS decoder Optical Cable cn I To digital audio input To S video Input or Video Input S Video cable Front speaker To DIGITAL OUT or Video cable Front right COAXIAL or amp To S VIDEO OUT T S5 speaker Center OPTICAL or VIDEO OUT J speaker g Sub woofer Rear speaker Z ZA Rear speaker left surround PA ey h right surround DTS and DTS Digital Out are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems Inc O Refer to the owner s manual of your receiver as well O When you connect the DVD player to other equipment be sure to turn off the power and unplug all of the equipment from the wall outlet before making any connections O The output sound of the DVD player has a wide dynamic range Be sure to adjust the receiver s volume to a moderate listen ing level Otherwise t
49. ping forward or back Skipping forward Press SKIP gt gt during playback A chapter DVD or a track CD is skipped each time the button is pressed Skipping back Press SKIP K4 during playback When the button is pressed once midway through a chapter track the player returns to the start of that chapter track When it is pressed again a chapter track is skipped each time the button is pressed PAGE 22 BASIC OPERATION compact Various speed playback with Shuttle R BYP alse You can play back discs at various speeds and To play in slow motion resume normal playback During still picture mode rotate and hold SHUTTLE ring to the positions indicated gives those slow modes The variable speed slow picture will appear on the TV screen Release the SHUTTLE ring to resume the still PLAY picture mode REVERSE DIRECTION FORWARD DIRECTION To scan at fast forward or fast reverse During playback mode rotate and hold SHUTTLE ring to the positions indicated gives those fast search modes The variable speed search picture will appear on the TV screen SLOW SCAN Release the SHUTTLE ring to resume normal Shuttle ring playback 4x2 fi gt gt x2 REVERSE DIRECTION FORWARD DIRECTION O The DVD player does not play back sound during slow motion playback or during the high speed reverse and forward play back of DVD video discs However the DVD player plays back sound du
50. r press DISC SELECT 1 5 on the front panel 6 Press PLAY to begin playback Playback begins You can skip this step if the disc is already played back automatically When a menu screen appears on the TV screen In case of interactive DVDs with control a menu screen appears on the TV screen Perform step as below Press A lt gt and press SELECT ENTER or press the numeric button s to select the desired item Play of the selected item now begins OR Bo Na ral Gh Example of interactive DVD On Screen Menu For further info also refer to the jacket or case of the disc you are playing After operation When the unit is not in use remove the disc and press POWER to turn off the power Do not move the DVD player during playback Doing so may damage the disc and the DVD player Use the OPEN CLOSE button on the remote control or DVD player to open and close the disc tray Do not push the disc tray while it is moving Doing so may cause the DVD player to malfunction Do not push up the disc tray or put any objects other than discs on the disc tray Doing so may cause the DVD video player to malfunction Keep your fingers well clear of the disc tray as it is closing Be especially careful with children s fingers around the closing disc tray as there is a risk of personal injury When appears on the TV screen while a button is pressed it means that this fun
51. r video equipment with our rewinder ZEN 901 ONLY 14 99 Sigruns WIRELESS INTERCOM SET Kids watching movies in another room Baby in another T os tony room as you watch TV Keep tabs on them with our ENEMA inexpensive intercom set dats a FM wireless two stations 3 channels plug into a ie i Standard AC outlets ka j i Relatively noiseless transmission for excellent sound j nea gees to four stations with additional set e Units wall mount or set on table acis ONLY 49 99 sien nouns ZENITH 5 FUNCTION REMOTE Broken or lost remote Need a second remote or more functions Ko Order direct from Zenith Operates TV VCR CD DVD DIVX DSS amp Cable Box Operates PI and Most Screen Menus e Extended Range amp MORE Orders 1 year or more after product purchase may receive upgraded models Other Remotes with 3 4 5 amp 7 Functions Available Upon Request ZEN 525 ONLY 19 99 Sise amp nouns x MILT Hiki docis e 8008 zenith ORDER TODAY CALL OR FAX TOLL FREE 1 800 255 6790 Use Your Visa or MasterCard to Order PLEASE ALLOW 3 4 WEEKS FOR DELIVERY Sg a ISA Fax 1 888 693 6484 email parts sales zenith com Your Zenith Limited Warranty DVD PLAYER Welcome into the Zenith family We believe that you will be pleased with your new Zenith Entertainment Machine Please read this warranty carefully it is a LIMITED WARRAN
52. ring fast forward or fast reverse playback of audio CDs O Subtitles do not appear on the screen during slow motion and scan playback O The DVD player provides four 4 scan speeds for DVD movie play Only two 2 scan speeds are available during Audio CD play O The DVD player does not play back in slow motion in case of audio CD OPERATION USING GUI MENU ICONS PAGE 23 General Information about GUI menu 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 Examples of GUI Menu Icons The screens may differ depending on the disc contents ily B a q DVD GUI 0 16 57 1 ENG DaD qr 6 CH 1 OFF 16 57 1 2 STER NORM A NORM CD GUI DIGITAL AUDIO Common procedures Press DISPLAY during playback atiii Title function can be accessed from the stop mode 2 Press A to select the desired item The currently selected item is indicated by a yellow frame on its GUI menu icons _ Press lt P gt to select the desired setting When numbers are displayed e g title No the numeric buttons can also be used for setting instead of lt gt For some functions the setting will be registere
53. s CLEAR to clear a marker SEARCH MARKER Play resumes from the point corresponding to the selected marker or the selected marker is cleared OO Ol The Present Picture is not cleared O These operations work only with discs for which the elapsed playing time appears in the DVD display window during playback or stop O Some subtitles recorded around the marker may fail to appear DVD O All the markers are cleared when the power is turned off or the disc is removed and when TV Aspect mode is changed at the SETUP menu O The marker is not stored when the DVD or title menu is displayed on the TV screen PAGE 30 ADVANCED OPERATION The Zoom feature allows you to ZOOM IN and enlarge the picture on the screen to either 4 times X4 or 16 times X16 its normal size Normal Random play Note This function only works with karaoke DVD and with audio CD discs Random does not work with DVD movies You can playback titles or tracks in random order Random playback The DVD player automatically selects the titles in a DVD video karaoke disc only and plays them back randomly O Random playback may not be possible on certain discs O If you press the SKIP PPI button during random playback the DVD player goes to another track randomly and starts playback ey Press ZOOM during normal playback or Sim playback The square frame will be displayed i
54. ted and any recordings made from these discs will be distorted This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited REFERENCE PAGE 41 Before Calling Service Personnel Symptoms and Correction Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service e The power cord is disconnected e Plug the power cord into the wall outlet securely The power is on but e No disc is inserted e Insert a disc Check that the DVD or the DVD player does audio CD ion in the DVD display is not work lit No picture e The TV is not set to receive DVD signal Select the appropriate video input mode output on the TV so the picture from the DVD player appears on the TV screen e The video cable is not connected e Connect the video cable into the jacks securely securely e The connected TV power is turned off e Turn on the TV No sound e The equipment connected with the e Select the correct input mode of the audio cable is not set to receive DVD audio receiver so you can listen to the sign
55. tification of Controls con d l Preparing the Remote Control Insert the batteries into the remote control so you can use it to operate the DVD player ke Open the battery cover _ Insert batteries AAA size Make sure to match the and on the batteries to the marks inside the battery compartment Close the cover Notes on batteries O Improper use of batteries may cause battery leakage and corrosion O To operate the remote control correctly follow the instructions O Do not insert the batteries into the remote control in the wrong direction O Do not charge heat open or short circuit the batteries Do not throw the batteries into fire O Do not leave dead or exhausted batteries in the remote control O Do not use different types of batteries together or mix old and new batteries O If you do not use the remote control for a long period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery corrosion O Ifthe remote control does not function correctly or if the operating range becomes reduced replace all batteries with new ones O If battery leakage occurs wipe the battery liquid from the battery compartment then insert new batteries O The batteries should last about one year with normal use Operating with the Remote Control This section shows you how to use the remote control Point the remote control at the remote sensor and press the buttons
56. to Dolby Digital decoder or an amplifier or other equipment with Dolby Digital decoder Stream PCM Select Stream PCM if an active digital output is supplied to an amplifier or other equipment with DTS decoder Dolby Digital decoder and MPEG decoder PCM Select PCM if an active digital output is supplied to an amplifier or other equipment with linear PCM only or MD recorder or DAT deck O When you are not using the player s digital audio output don t select any of the options O Ifan active digital audio output signal is supplied to an receiver or other equipment without a corresponding digital decoding capability a very loud noise may be produced which could permanently damage the speakers O The DTS DVD disc sound is played back only when the DVD player is connected with receiver with a DTS decoder LELI CRIE E ae ET CE lave EE ola INITIAL SETTINGS PAGE 39 DVD Enter the appropriate code number for the initial settings Audio Subtitle and or Menu See page 33 Language Language Language Language Afar Faroese Lingala Slovak Abkhazian French Laothian Slovenian Afrikaans Frisian Lithuanian Samoan Ameharic lrish Latvian Lettish Shona Arabic Scots Gaelic Malagasy Somali Assamese Galician Maori Albanian Aymara Guarani Macedonian Serbian Azerbaijani Gujarati Malayalam
57. utton TITLE button MARKER SEARCH buttons ZOOM button MENU button Use the MENU button to display the menu screen included on DVD video discs To operate a menu screen follow the instructions in Using a DVD Menu page 25 Directional arrow buttons up down left right for use in high lighting a selection on a GUI menu screen TITLE and MENU screen TITLE button Use the TITLE button to display the title screen included on DVD video discs To operate a menu screen follow the instructions in Using a Title Menu page 25 Controlling the VCRs CATVs DBS INTRODUCTION Your remote control operates the common features of most but not all models and brands of IR infrared controlled VCRs cable and TVs converters DBS OH 3 i 4 2 CATV or TV PAGE 11 ER Set the DVD VCR CATV TV selector to VCR While holding the PROGRAM button press the number buttons to set the code number referring to the table below Some manufactures have more than one code number If the remote control does not operate with the VCR CATV or TV after setting the code number try another number To control the VCR POWER Number 0 9 SELECT ENTER PLAY SKIP PPI F FWD SKIPI 4 REW STOP OPEN CLOSE EJECT PAUSE STEP buttons and SHUTTLE ring on the remote control are activated To control the CATV POWER Number 0 9 SELECT ENTER RETURN Input select an
58. zes Place the disc in the correct guide on the disc tray If the disc is out of the guide it may damage the disc and cause the DVD player to malfunction e Do not place anything except 3 discs or 5 discs on the disc tray J Discs can be loaded one at a time by pressing DISC SKIP or DISC SELECT 1 5 to rotate the carousel Caution Do not touch the loading drawer and carousel while they are in motion and do not attempt to rotate the carousel by hand doing so could result in incorrect operation of the player and or damage to the discs Ka Press OPEN CLOSE to close the loading drawer The disc on the tray 1 is ready to be played back Playback may begin automatically depending on some DVDs If no disc is loaded on the disc tray 1 select another disc by following step 5 e Do not close the loading drawer by hand e If the disc is placed in upside down and it is a single sided disc NO DISC or DISC ERROR appears on the TV screen Operating status indicator If you insert an audio CD the CD indicator lights up in the DVD display The title number does not appear After playing back all of the chapters in the title the DVD player automatically stops and returns to the menu screen Basic Playback l O O BASIC OPERATION PAGE 19 compact By Wisi If you want to select another disc press DISC SKIP on the remote control once or more o
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