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Zenith XBV442 Progressive-Scan DVD/VCR Combo
Binding: Electronics
Brand: Zenith
EAN: 0044642701369
Item Dimensions: 16901020310
Label: Zenith
Manufacturer: Zenith
Model: XBV442
MPN: XBV442
Publisher: Zenith
Studio: Zenith
Features:- Plays DVD-Video, CD, MP3/WMA (CD-R/CD-RW), JPEG CD, and VHS cassettes; onscreen MP3 file and folder navigation simplifies track access
- Coaxial and optical digital audio outputs route Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1-channel surround sound to a compatible A/V receiver
- Component-video, composite-video, S-video terminals and RF output
- Hi-fi stereo VHS performance with 19-micron video heads for clear recordings in EP mode
- Measures 16.9 x 3.8 x 11.5 inches (W x H x D)
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Editorial Review:
Zenith Electronics is focused on the digital future, building on a proud heritage of leadership in entertainment products for the home and professional markets.PRODUCT FEATURES:Slim & Compact Size;Various Playback Options - plays DVD, DVD?R/RW, CD, CD-R/RW, MP3, WMA, JPEG and KODAK Picture CD;4 Head Hi-Fi VCR - superior slow motion and stop action features along with hi-fidelity stereo sound;Progressive Scan Technology - video data is processed faster and sequentially to produce superior, crisp, clear images;Aspect Ratio Correction - intelligent resizing of video and computer images to 16:9 widescreen or 4:3 conventional formats;Easy access to A/V inputs for camcorders and video game systems.
From quality VHS cassette recording and playback and high-resolution DVD performance to easy spinning of homemade MP3 CDs, Zenith's XBV442 handles all your movie and music needs. This stylish combo unit saves space while simplifying your entertainment hookups, providing convenient front-panel audio/video jacks simplify hookup with camcorders and video game consoles. The XBV442 plays CDs, CD-Rs, CD-RWs, MP3 and WMA CDs, JPEG image CDs, and of course standard DVD-Videos.
Whether your living room is currently home to an HDTV or you're merely thinking of "someday," the XBV442 stands ready to deliver the full potential of your DVDs through its progressive-scan component-video outputs. Progressive scanning, referred to as 480p for the number of horizontal lines that compose the video image, creates a picture using twice the scan lines of a conventional DVD picture, giving you higher resolution and sharper images while eliminating nearly all motion artifacts.
Composite- and S-video outputs (select between S-video or component-video outputs) bring compatibility with nearly any television. Other features include 4x and 6x moveable zoom, variable high-speed scan (2x, 4x, 16x, and 100x), parental locks, bookmarking, 20-track CD programming, and repeat and resume play.
The VCR section offers 4 heads (for clear slow-motion and stop-action features) and stereo sound. The deck's 19-micron video heads maintain clarity during recording or playback in EP (extended play) mode, auto digital tracking adjusts for optimal picture settings for every tape you load, and auto clock set maintains the correct time and even adjusts for daylight savings. You can't program the unit to record at specific times, but it does come with a handy Instant Recording button.
For the simplest hookup with your TV, you can use a single RCA composite-video connection to handle both DVD and VCR outputs. If you want a higher-quality connection from the DVD player, you can use a component- or S-video cable to an additional input on your TV (the VCR image requires a composite-video or RF connection with your TV). You can choose between an optical and a coaxial digital-audio output to feed a surround-sound signal to your Dolby Digital- or DTS-decoding audio/video receiver.
If you don't have a surround receiver or 6-channel speaker setup, you can still make every movie night the ultimate experience: the unit simulates surround sound through two speakers (even the stereo speakers on your TV).
What's in the Box
DVD player/VCR, remote control, 2 AAA batteries, a user's manual, a stereo analog audio interconnect/composite-video cable, a registration card, and warranty info.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - GREAT - Still works after 4 yrs
I decided on writing this review after I needed a replacement for the remote. Well my son finally wrecked the remote and after about 1 yr of his direct use it still functions despite the random pressing and stopping and pausing (mainly DVD function) THIS UNIT STILL WORKS GREAT.
PS My son is almost 4yrs old........
Rating:  - its good except for one thing
this is really a good DVD/VCR player combo but the thing is. it made my dvd skipped. but that was only one DVD/VCR the other ones my relatives had doesnt make them skip? so i dont know
Rating: - DVD crashed!
Bought this to save space, it ended up taking up space in the garage and being useless after less than a year. The DVD made horrible noises and sometime the sound wouldn't work at all, the VCR never had a problem. It was a total waste of money. Ended buying a cheaper less know brand that is still going without any difficulties.
Rating: - Limited life span
Bought this a year ago, Barely used it. And then it just stopped working...
try something else!
Rating:  - Fine 2/3 of the time
Bought this in late 2004.
I experience the static problem about every third time I use it. My fix is to turn the unit off and on, and the machine operates normally. Annoying, but better than nothing.
I also wish the unit automatically knows whether the source disc is widescreen or 4:3. You have to change the aspect ratio in the onscreen menu.
Video quality is excellent. I love that it plays just about any disc you can throw at it, including home movies on DVD ... Read More
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