machine number | DVC2200C enjoy the view ® operating guide PAGE 2 INTRODUCTION Safety Precautions WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR The 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 exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. WARNING : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. WARNING: CAUTION: ATTENTION: CAUTION: 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 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. FCC NOTICE: FCC WARNING: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for 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 numéruque de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel 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 convenience, we suggest that you record these numbers here: MODEL NO.____________________________________ SERIAL NO.____________________________________ INTRODUCTION PAGE 3 Table of Contents Introduction Advanced Operation Safety Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Table of Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . 4-5 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Notes on Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Identification of Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12 Front Panel/Display window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Controlling the VCRs, CATVs (DBS) and TVs . . . . . . 11 Preparing the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Operating with the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Using a title menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Using a DVD menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Changing subtitle language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Changing audio soundtrack language. . . . . . . . . 25 Viewing from another angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Producing a 3D Surround effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Repeat Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Storing markers in memory to be viewed (listened to) again. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Zoom Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Random Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Program Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Connections Initial Settings Connecting to a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Connecting to an Audio System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Common procedures of initial settings . . . . . . . . 31 Selecting disc Languages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Selecting rating level and password . . . . . . . 33-34 Selecting TV Aspect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Selecting Menu Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Selecting Digital Audio Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Table of Languages and Their Abbreviations . . . 38 Basic Operations Reference Basic Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-20 Basic Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-20 Still Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Frame Advance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Skipping chapters and tracks forward or back . . . . . . 20 Disc Requirements/Copyright Information . . . . . . 39 Before Calling Service Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Various speed playback with Shuttle Ring . . . . . . 21 Operation Using GUI Menu Icons General Information about GUI menu icons . . . . 22 Detailed description of each GUI menu icon . . . . 23 PAGE 4 INTRODUCTION IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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. 1. Read owner's manual After unpacking this product, read the owner's manual carefully, and follow all the operating and other instructions. 2. Power Sources This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply in your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions. 3. Grounding or Polarization This product is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. 4. Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to. 5. Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 6. Water and Moisture Do not use this product near water-for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink. or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool and the like. 7. Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 8. Power-Cord Protection Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, playing particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product. 9. Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. 10. Lightning For added protection of this product during storms, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges. 11. Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. 12. Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards. INTRODUCTION PAGE 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 13. 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 product. Use only with a cart, 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 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. 14. Disc Tray Keep your fingers well clear of the disc tray as it is closing. It may cause serious personal injury. 15. 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. 16. 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. 17. 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. 18. Sound Distortion Do not allow the product to output distorted sound for a longtime. It may cause speaker overheating and fire. 19. 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. Laser Beam Do not look into the opening of the disc tray or ventilation opening of the product to see the source of the laser beam. It may cause sight damage. 21. Disc Do not use a cracked, deformed, or repaired disc. These discs are easily broken and may cause serious personal injury and product malfunction. 22. 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) ...