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Zenith XBV443 Progressive Scan DVD / VCR Combo | 
 enlarge | Brand: Zenith
Category: CE
This item is no longer available
Rating:  13 reviews
Sales Rank: 36309
Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 11.6
Dimensions (in): 10.2 x 3.1 x 16.9
MPN: XBV443
Model: XBV443
UPC: 044642701376
EAN: 0044642701376
ASIN: B00023CFCQ
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| Features:
| • | Plays DVD-Video, CD, CD-R/CD-RW, MP3/WMA (CD-R/CD-RW), JPEG CD, and VHS videocassettes | | • | Component-video, composite-video, S-video terminals, RF coaxial audio/video output for use with older TVs | | • | Hi-fi stereo VHS performance with 19-micron video heads for clear recordings in EP mode | | • | Coaxial and optical digital audio outputs route Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1-channel surround sound to a compatible A/V receiver | | • | Measures 16.9 x 3.8 x 11.5 inches (W x H x D) |
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Product Description
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:Video data is processed faster and sequentially to produce superior, crisp, clear cinema-like images;Intelligent resizing of video to 16: 9 widescreen or 4: 3 conventional formats;Variable High-Speed Scan: 2x, 4x, 16x, 100x;Plays DVD-R/RW, DVD+RW, DVD Video, CD, CD-R/RW, MP3, JPEG and KODAK Picture CD;Superior slow motion and stop action features along with hi-fidelity stereo sound;Auto Clock Set System displays the correct time without ever needing to be reset.
Amazon.com Product Description
Saving space while simplifying your entertainment hookups, the XBV443 juggles most forms of entertainment media, from VHS videocassettes (recording and playback) and high-resolution DVD performance to CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3 and WMA CD, and JPEG image CD so you can enjoy custom slideshows from your digital photos in the comfort of your living room. The unit's handy front-panel audio/video jacks simplify hookup with camcorders, video game consoles, and other devices. Whether your living room is currently home to an HDTV or you're merely thinking of "someday," the XBV443 stands ready to deliver the full potential of your DVDs. 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 bring compatibility with nearly any television. Other disc features include 4x to 16x moveable zoom, variable high-speed scan (2x, 4x, 16x, and 100x), parental locks, bookmarking, 20-track CD programming, and repeat 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. A handy Instant Recording button commences recording with a single touch. 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 2 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, registration card, warranty info.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 8 more reviews...
 Two years later and I still love it September 9, 2006
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
My wife bought this two years ago to replace using my ps2 as a dvd player. We use it at least once a week and we have been very pleased. We haven't had any problems with the VCR and the DVD player stopped working for about a week, but came back and we haven't had any problems since. Plus, since it's progressive scan it looks great on an HD TV.
 avoid this machine!! January 12, 2006
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
We have owned this dvd/vcr combo player for about 9 months now. It is awful! The DVD player in particular is very poor. Often, the video will freeze, but the audio will continue and it will "skip". Also, many DVD's do not played properly. One movie that has the deleated scenes added back in will stop playing whenever it comes to an extra scene. Other times it will continue to play as it is supposed to. Also, home made DVD's with multiple chapters will sometimes play only the first chapter, sometimes not. On my dauaghters Baby Einstein, it will often only play the Spanish version and not allow us to access the DVD menu to play it in English. Other times it will. It is so inconsistant that it is unreliable. The VCR seems to function properly, although it is not used as often.
Worked good for a while December 24, 2005
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought this item in March of 2005 and never had any problems. Until about November of 2005. Now when I put in a dvd it just keeps skipping around like the discs are scratched and they are perfectly brand new DVD's. I put in one of those dvd cleaner discs that have little brushes underneath them to clean the eye. Well that isn't the problem I guess because it didn't help any.
I called zenith and they said this item has a swap option...they will send me free shipping labels to send it to them and they will swap it with a new one for 45$. I might just use 45$ towards another stand alone dvd player since the vcr on it still works. I really don't want to risk having to get it replaced again.
Poor Quality July 18, 2005
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
We've had 3 of these combos and none of them have worked properly. The first one ate a video tape after a couple months and because it was still under warranty I sent it back. They sent us a new one and the vcr in that one quit working after 2 or 3 movies. The 3rd one they sent us is refurbished(?!??!!) and the DVD player doesn't work. This time when I call them I will get a refund and find a better brand. If you're looking for a vcr/dvd combo that lasts, I'd certainly look elsewhere.
 To the previous reviewer... March 29, 2005
8 out of 12 found this review helpful
You can play VCDs on this player but you need to reprogram the DVD player first. Just follow these instructions:
1. Power on the DVD player with no disk in the drive
2. Press "PAUSE" on the remote
3. Enter "1472" on the remote
This should bring up a screen with rows of numbers. If not, then repeat the above steps from the beginning.
4. Press the UP arrow three times
5. Change the number 45 to 47
6. Press "ENTER" (the display should flash briefly)
7. Press "RETURN"
8. Power the player off and then back on
Play a VCD!
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