Zenith XBS245 warranty Connections, Connecting Antenna/Cable TV to

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Connections

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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 11-14. Please refer to the manuals of your TV, VCR, Stereo System or other devices as necessary to make the best connections.

Caution

Make sure the DVD+VCR is connected directly to the TV. Tune the TV to the correct video input channel.

Do not connect the DVD+VCR’s DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT jack to the phono in jack (record deck) of your audio system.

Do not connect your DVD+VCR via your VCR. The DVD image could be distorted by the copy protection system.

Connecting Antenna/Cable TV to

DVD+VCR

1 Disconnect the antenna leads from the rear of the TV.

Identify the type of cable from your antenna. If it is

2 a round cable as illustrated, it is a 75 ohm coaxial antenna cable. This cable will connect directly to the jack marked ANT.IN on your DVD+VCR.

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If your antenna lead wire is a flat type antenna cable, connect it to an Antenna Adaptor (300-ohm to 75-ohm) (not supplied) and slip the Adaptor onto the ANT.IN jack. The Adaptor does not screw on to the DVD+VCR, it just slips over the jack.

Antenna Antenna

Cable TV

Wall Jack

Flat Wire

 

 

(300 ohm)

 

 

300/75 ohm

OR

OR

Adaptor

 

 

(Not supplied)

 

 

Rear of DVD+VCR

Without Cable Box

If your cable wire is connected to your TV without a converter

 

or descrambler box, unscrew the wire from your TV and attach

 

it to the ANT.IN jack on the DVD+VCR. Use the supplied round

 

coaxial cable to connect between the DVD+VCR’s RF.OUT

PREPARATION

The cable hookup permits both TV and DVD+VCR operation.

jack and the 75 ohm antenna input jack on the TV. With this

 

connection, you can receive all midband, super band, and hyperband channels.

With Cable Box

If a converter is required in your cable system, follow the instruction below:

To view or record a CATV channel

1Tune the TV to the DVD+VCR output channel (CH 3 or 4).

2Set the DVD+VCR channel selector to the output channel of the Cable Converter box using CH/TRK (v/V) or number (0-9) of your DVD+VCR. (Example: CH3)

3Select the channel to view at the Cable Converter Box.

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With this connection, you CANNOT record one program while viewing another.

If you are using a cable box to tune channels, it is not nec- essary to do Auto Channel Programming, (Auto Channel Search) as indicated on page 20.

Cable TV

Wall Jack

Back Panel of

Typical Cable Box

Rear of DVD+VCR

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Contents Installation and Operating Guide Warranty Regulatory Information FCC Part Safety PrecautionsImportant Safety Instructions Table of Contents Playable Discs Remote control battery installationRemote Control Operation Range Before UseAbout Symbols PrecautionsFront Panel Prologic Indicates sound mode isDisplay Window Digital AudioRemote Control Digital Audio in Optical Rear PanelRF OUT DVD/VCR OUT ANT.INConnections Connecting Antenna/Cable TV toOptional TV Connections Connections Basic TV ConnectionsDVD+VCR Connections Speaker System ConnectionsSpeaker Positioning Game Device Hdtv Receiver Rear of DVD+VCR Front of DVD+VCR Connections Radio Antenna ConnectionsDigital Device Connections VCR Radio Selecting the Input/Output SourceSurround OFF 2CH Stereo Before Operation Sound Mode DescriptionsMini Glossary for Sound Mode Sound Level Sound ModeWhen DVD is inserted When DVD is inserted and Prologic II indicator lightsBefore Operation Delay Time SettingSurround delay time setting Center delay time setting Dolby Digital mode onlyMenu Selection Before Operation VCR Mode On-Screen Display OSDSetting the On-Screen Display Channel Selection Before Operation VCR Mode Using the VCR Setup MenuManual Clock Set Before Operation VCR Mode Setting the ClockPress Menu when finished Ote Auto Clock SetOn-screen display operation Before Operation DVD ModeGeneral Explanation On-Screen DisplayPicture Before Operation DVD Mode Initial SettingsInitial Settings General Operation LanguageChanging the 4-digit code Parental ControlRating DVD Country Code DVDSpecial Effect Playback VCR Mode Tape Playback Normal PlaybackTo record one TV program while watching another VCR Mode Tape Recording Normal RecordingTimer Recording To pause the recordingProgram Priority VCR Mode Tape RecordingChecking Erasing the Timer Program Dubbing and Editing Instant Timer Recording One-Touch RecordChecking the Recording Time To extend the Recording TimeVCR Mode Tape Recording Sound Setup Additional Information VCR Mode Other Features Tape Counter Memory FeatureMoving to another Chapter DVD Mode Operation Playing a DVDGeneral Features Moving to another Title DVDDVD Mode Operation General Features Special DVD Features DVD DVD Mode Audio CD Operation Playing Audio CDs and MP3 discs Erasing the Complete Program List Programmed Playback with Audio CD and MP3 DiscsRepeat Programmed Tracks Erasing a Track from Program ListAbout MP3 DVD Mode Additional InformationVideo Mode Setting DVD Screen SaverTo clear all the memorized stations Radio Operation Presetting Radio StationsTo listen to non-preset radio stations Listening to the RadioPlace the disc with the playback side down TroubleshootingSymptom Cause Solution Camcorder image is not Moisture Condensation Symptom Cause CorrectionAudio in Optical Code Language Language Code ListCode Country Country Code ListSpecifications Line 1, Line 2, Optical AccessorySpeakers AmplifierReference Page Reference Zenith Electronics Corporation
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