Zenith ABV441 - Allegro Progressive Scan DVD Player Hi-Fi Stereo VCR Video Cassette Recorder Combination Installation And Operating Manual

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    2 safety precautions this lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The excl...

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    Introduction 3 important safety instructions 1. Read these instructions. - all these safety and oper- ating instructions should be read before the product is operated. 2. Keep these instructions. - the safety, operating and use instructions should be retained for future refer- ence. 3. Heed all warn...

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    4 table of contents introduction safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . 3 table of contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 before use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5...

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    Introduction 5 before use playable discs dvd (8 cm/12 cm disc) audio cd (8 cm/12 cm disc) in addition, this unit can play , kodak picture cds dvd+r/rw, dvd-r/rw and cd-rs or cd-rws that contain audio titles, mp3, jpeg or wma files. Notes depending on the conditions of the recording equipment or the ...

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    6 before use (continued) precautions handling the unit when shipping the unit the original shipping carton and packing materials come in handy. For maximum protection, re-pack the unit as it was originally packaged at the factory. When setting up the unit the picture and sound of a nearby tv, vcr, o...

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    7 introduction front panel controls open/close (z z ) opens or closes the disc tray. Remote sensor point the dvd+vcr remote control here. Disc tray (dvd deck) insert a disc here. Power switches the dvd+vcr on and off. Dvd/vcr (output select) select the dvd or vcr output source to view on the tv scre...

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    8 display window dvd vcr rec pm tv [p] dvd+vcr is in timer recording or a timer recording is programmed.(vcr part only) a cassette is in the vcr deck. The vcr deck is selected. Dvd+vcr is recording. (vcr part only) indicates pm time. (am is not displayed.) lights when tv mode is active (see page 22....

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    9 introduction remote control power turns dvd+vcr on and off. Dvd select the dvd+vcr function mode to dvd. Vcr select the dvd+vcr function mode to vcr. Input selects the vcr deck’s source (tuner, line 1, or line 2). 0-9 numerical buttons selects numbered options in a menu. Tv/vcr to view channels se...

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    10 connections panel vcr in line 1 (video in/audio in (left/right)) connect the audio/video output of an external source (audio system, tv/monitor, another vcr). Ant.In (antenna input) connect the vhf/uhf/catv antenna to this terminal. Dvd/vcr out (video/audio (left/right)) connect to a tv with vide...

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    Prep ara tion 11 connections tips depending on your tv and other equipment you wish to connect, there are various ways you could connect the dvd+vcr. Use connections described on pages 11-13. Please refer to the manuals of your tv, vcr, stereo system or other devices as necessary to make the best co...

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    12 connections (continued) basic tv connections make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of the equipment to be connected. Rf coaxial connection connect the rf.Out jack on the dvd+vcr to the antenna in jack on the tv using the 75-ohm coaxial cable supplied (r). Note if yo...

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    Prep ara tion 13 connections (continued) optional, preferred tv connections note you can only listen to dvd playback using coaxial (x) and audio out (a2) connections. The tuner and vcr will still be heard through the rf.Out (r) or dvd/vcr audio out (a1) jack. (see page 12.) connecting to an amplifie...

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    14 vcr operation setup on-screen display (osd) some of these functions will be displayed every time the dvd+vcr is operated. ❶ ❷ ❸ ❹ ❺ ❻ ❼ ❶ tape speed display shows the current tape speed. ❷ function display indicates the current function. ❸ hi-fi display indicates when this unit is playing back ta...

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    15 prep ara tion vcr setup menu options 11 press menu and the main menu will appear. 22 use v v /v v to select the setup menu, then press enter. The setup menu will appear. 33 use v v /v v to choose a desired option on the setup menu. Then use b b /b b to make adjust- ments. Function osd the on-scre...

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    16 vcr operation setup (continued) setting the clock the dvd+vcr gives you two ways to set the time and date: the auto clock feature or manually. The auto clock feature enables the dvd+vcr to set up the clock while the dvd+vcr is turned off. Auto clock set the auto clock set feature is set to on at ...

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    Prep ara tion 17 dvd operation setup caution: before using the remote control, press the dvd button to select the device to be operated. General explanation this manual gives basic instructions for operating the dvd+vcr. Some dvds require specific operations or allow only limited operations during p...

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    Dvd operation setup (continued) initial settings in this menu system, there are several ways to cus- tomize the settings provided. Most menus consist of three levels to set up the options, but some require greater depth for the variety of settings. If you press setup, only the first level of the men...

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    Prep ara tion 19 dvd operation setup (continued) audio each dvd disc has a variety of audio output options. Set the player’s audio output according to the type of audio system you use. Dolby digital bitstream: select “bitstream” if you connected the dvd+vcr’s digital out jack to a dolby digital deco...

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    Dvd operation setup (continued) lock rating movies on dvds may contain scenes not suitable for children. Therefore, discs may contain parental control information that applies to the complete disc or to certain scenes on the disc. These scenes are rated from 1 to 8, and alternatively, more suitable ...

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    Opera tion 21 vcr operation normal playback preparation: turn on the tv. Tune the tv to the dvd+vcr output channel (ch 3 or 4) or set the tv’s source selector to video. If a direct video/audio connection is made between the dvd+vcr and the tv, set the tv’s source selector to video. Set the output so...

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    22 vcr operation (continued) normal recording preparation: turn on the power of both the dvd+vcr and tv. Tune the tv to the dvd+vcr output channel (ch 3 or 4) or set the tv’s source selector to video. If a direct video/audio connection is made between the dvd+vcr and the tv, set the tv’s source sele...

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    Opera tion 23 vcr operation (continued) 1100 use v v to choose the speed option. Use b b /b b to choose the desired recording speed (auto, sp or slp). Auto mode determines how much tape is left and switches speed from sp to slp, if necessary, to complete recording the program. There will be some pic...

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    Instant timer recording instant timer recording allows you to make a recording easily of a preset length without using the program timer. Preparation: turn on the power of both the dvd+vcr and the tv. Be sure the tv is tuned to the dvd+vcr output channel (3 or 4). If a direct video/audio connection ...

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    Opera tion 25 vcr operation (continued) vhs hi-fi stereo system/ mts broadcast this dvd+vcr is equipped with the vhs hi-fi audio sound system for recording and playback. The informa- tion below gives a brief description of hi-fi audio and how to record and play a tape in the hi-fi audio mode. Playba...

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    26 vcr operation (continued) tape counter memory feature real-time counter shows length of tape run in hours, minutes, and seconds. Press clk/cnt to select the real-time counter display. Every press of clk/cnt changes the tv screen as illustrated below. Counter changes to “0:00:00” when the cassette...

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    Opera tion 27 dvd operation playing dvds playback setup turn on the tv and select the video input source con- nected to the dvd+vcr. Audio system: turn on the audio system and select the input source connected to the dvd+vcr. Set the output source to dvd as shown in “selecting the viewing source” on...

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    28 dvd operation (continued) general features (continued) still picture and frame-by-frame playback 1 press pause/step (x) during playback. The dvd+vcr will go into pause mode. 2 with a dvd, you can advance the picture frame by frame by pressing pause/step (x) repeatedly on the remote control. 3 to ...

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    Opera tion 29 dvd operation (continued) general features (continued) marker search you can start playback from a memorized point. Up to nine points can be memorized. To enter a mark, follow these steps. 1 during disc playback, press marker when playback reaches the spot that you want to memorize. Th...

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    30 audio cd and mp3/wma disc operation playing audio cds and mp3/wma discs the dvd+vcr can play an audio cd. Also, the dvd+vcr can play mp3/wma formatted recordings on cd-rom, cd-r or cd-rw discs. Before playing mp3/wma recordings, read the notes on mp3/wma recordings on the right side of this page....

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    Opera tion 31 audio cd and mp3/wma disc operation (continued) pause 1 press pause/step (x) during playback. 2 to return to playback, press n (play) or press pause/step (x) again. Selecting other tracks press skip . Or > briefly during playback to go to the next track or to return to the beginning of...

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    32 jpeg file operation viewing a photo disc this dvd+vcr can play discs with jpeg files. Before playing jpeg recordings, read the “notes on jpeg recordings” at right. 1 insert a disc and close the tray. The jpeg menu appears on the tv screen. 22 press v/v to select a folder then press enter. A list ...

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    Opera tion 33 programmed playback wma mp3 cd programmed playback with audio cd and mp3/wma discs the program function enables you to store your favorite tracks from any disc in the player memory. Program can contain 99 tracks (audio cd) or 300 tracks (mp3/wma). 11 insert an audio cd or mp3/wma disc....

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    34 controlling your tv with the supplied remote you can control the sound level, input source, and power switch of your lg tv with the supplied remote. You can control your tv using the buttons below. By pressing you can power turn the tv on or off. Input switch the tv’s input source between the tv ...

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    Troubleshooting reference 35 symptom no power. The power is on, but the dvd+vcr does not work. No picture. No sound. The playback picture is poor. The dvd+vcr does not start playback. The remote control does not work properly. Cause the power cord is disconnected. No disc is inserted. No tape is ins...

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    36 moisture condensation moisture condensation can occur: • when the dvd+vcr is moved from a cold place to a warm place. • under extremely humid conditions. In locations where moisture condensation may occur: • keep the dvd+vcr plugged into an ac power outlet with power on. This will help prevent co...

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    Reference 37 language code and country code list country code afghanistan af argentina ar australia au austria at belgium be bhutan bt bolivia bo brazil br cambodia kh canada ca chile cl china cn colombia co congo cg costa rica cr croatia hr czech republic cz denmark dk ecuador ec egypt eg el salvad...

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    Specifications general power requirements ac 120v, 60 hz power consumption 21 w dimensions (approx.) 16.9" x 3.1" x 10.8" (430 x 78.5 x 273 mm) (w x h x d) weight (approx.) 8.82 lbs (4.0 kg) operating temperature 5˚c to 40˚c (41˚f to 104˚f) operating humidity 5 % to 90 % signal system ntsc inputs an...

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    Marketed and distributed by: gs# 3835rv0016l lg electronics u.S.A., inc. Printed in indonesia 1000 sylvan avenue o englewood cliffs, nj allegro dvd/vcr limited warranty - usa the manufacturer will repair or replace your product, at the manufacturer’s option, if it proves to be defective in material ...