Table of Contents

Introduction

Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . 3 Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Before Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Notes on Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 About Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Selecting the Viewing Source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Front Panel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Display Window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Connections Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Preparation

Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-13

Connecting Antenna/Cable TV to DVD+VCR . . . 11

Basic TV Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Optional, Preferred TV Connections . . . . . . . 12-13

Before VCR Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-16

On-Screen Display(OSD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

On-Screen Menus Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Setting the VCR Setup Menu Options . . . . . . . . 15

Channel Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Before DVD Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-20

General Explanation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

On-Screen Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

DVD Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-20

General Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Parental Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Operation

Tape Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-26

Normal Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Special Effect Playbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame Playback . 21

Slow Motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

CM Skip (Commercial Skip) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

EZ (EASY) Review. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Normal Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-23 Instant Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Dubbing and Editing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Copying from DVD to VCR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 VHS Hi-Fi Stereo System/MTS Broadcast . . . . . 25 Tape Counter Memory Feature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

DVD Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27-29

Playing DVDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

General Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Selecting other TITLEs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Selecting other CHAPTERs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Slow Motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame Playback . 28

Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Random. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Repeat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Repeat A-B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Time Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

3D Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Marker Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Special DVD Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Checking the contents of DVD Video discs: Menus . 29

Title Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Disc Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Camera Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Changing the Audio Language . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Subtitles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Audio CD and MP3/WMA Disc Operation . . . . 30-31

Playing an Audio CD and MP3/WMA Disc . . . . . 30 MP3/WMA Recording Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Selecting other Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Repeat Track/ All/ Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Random. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Repeat A-B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 3D Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Changing the Audio Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

JPEG Files Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Viewing JPEG files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Selecting other Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Still Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 To flip the picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 To rotate picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Notes on JPEG Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Programmed Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Programmed Playback with Audio CDs,

MP3/ WMA Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Repeat Programmed Tracks/ All/ Off . . . . . . 33 Erasing a Track/File from Program List . . . . . 33 Erasing the Complete Program List . . . . . . . 33

Reference

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34-35

Language Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Country Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover

About the symbols for instructions

Indicates hazards likely to cause harm to the unit itself or other material damage.

Indicates special operating features of this unit. Indicates tips and hints for making the task easier.

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XBV323 specifications

The Zenith XBV323 is a multifaceted entertainment device that integrates both a DVD player and a VCR, making it a convenient choice for those looking to bridge the gap between analog and digital media formats. This versatile unit supports a variety of playback formats, which includes DVDs, CDs, and VHS tapes, allowing users to enjoy their favorite movies, music, and shows from different eras all in one place.

One of the main features of the Zenith XBV323 is its comprehensive compatibility with various media formats. The device can play DVD-R/RW, CD-R/RW, and VCD formats, ensuring that users have flexibility in their media library. Additionally, the built-in VCR allows playback and recording of VHS tapes, a significant advantage for users who still have cherished tapes in their collection. This dual functionality promotes ease of use, reducing the need for multiple devices cluttering up entertainment spaces.

The Zenith XBV323 also incorporates several advanced technologies to enhance the viewing experience. It supports various audio and video output options, including standard composite video and stereo audio outputs, making connectivity to existing television systems straightforward. The unit is equipped with features such as progressive scan for DVDs, which significantly improves video clarity, providing a crisper, more detailed picture.

For an improved user experience, the Zenith XBV323 features an intuitive on-screen display. This user-friendly interface simplifies navigation through menus and settings, making it accessible for users of all ages. Furthermore, it is designed with a programmable timer that allows for scheduling of VCR recordings, ensuring that users never miss their favorite shows or movies.

In terms of design, the Zenith XBV323 is compact and stylish, making it a suitable addition to any home theater setup. Its straightforward controls and buttons make operating the device easy, while the remote control enhances convenience, allowing users to manage their entertainment from a distance.

In conclusion, the Zenith XBV323 stands out for its versatility and user-friendly features. By combining the functions of a DVD player and VCR, and supporting a range of media formats, it caters to diverse entertainment needs, making it an asset for anyone looking to enjoy both modern and classic media formats effortlessly. Whether revisiting nostalgic VHS tapes or diving into the latest DVD releases, the Zenith XBV323 ensures a seamless viewing experience.
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