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Concertone ZX500 User Manual

Concertone ZX500
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ZX500
DVD/CD/MP3/TV/AM/FM/WEATHER BAND
HIGH POWER DIGITAL SURROUND SOUND
ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM
CONCERTONE®
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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Concertone ZX500 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandConcertone
ModelZX500
CategoryHome Theater System
LanguageEnglish

Summary

CONCERTONE ZX500 Unit Overview

Multi-Media Disc Player Compatibility

Unit compatible with AC-3, DVD Dolby, CD, MP3, WMA discs.

Built-In TV Tuner Functionality

Receives analog and cable TV programs via antenna or cable.

AM/FM and Weather Band Tuners

FM range 87.9-107.9MHz (27 presets), AM 530-1710KHz (9 presets), Weather Band.

Multi-Room Audio/Video Outputs

Allows watching/listening in three separate rooms via 10 digital amplifiers.

Main Room A Audio Configuration

Bi-amplified with subwoofer for 5.1 surround sound or 4.1 channel sound.

External AV Source Inputs

AV-IN (INPUT1) and AUDIO-IN (INPUT2) for external AV sources.

Speaker and Sound Adjustment Controls

Individual Room Speaker Control

Turn on or off audio output in rooms A, B, C separately.

Audio Equalization Settings

Adjust Bass, Treble, Balance using SOUND button and volume.

Front Panel Controls Explained

Power, Volume, and Mute Functions

Controls for unit power, volume adjustment, and muting audio.

Room Audio Output Controls

Buttons A, B, C to control audio output for each room.

Disc Player and Eject Buttons

EJECT button for disc access and cursor controls.

Mode Selection Buttons

FUNCTION to switch modes, BAND for radio bands.

Radio Tuning and Setup Buttons

LOC/DX, ST/MO, SETUP for radio sensitivity and menu access.

Numeric Input and Selection

0-9 and 100+ buttons for channel and track selection.

Advanced Front Panel Operations

Disc Navigation and Playback Control

Selecting tracks, chapters, seeking, and playback commands.

Playback Speed and Repeat Modes

Fast Forward/Reverse speeds and repeat playback options.

Display Information and Disc Access

DIGITAL DISPLAY status and DISC OPENING slot.

Remote Control Functions and Layout

Power, Source, and Band Selection

POWER, DISC, TV, RADIO, INPUT, BAND buttons.

Room and Numeric Input Buttons

Room A, B, C controls and numeric entry buttons.

Playback, Programming, and Status Controls

Buttons for playback, programming, status, zoom, audio, subtitles.

Volume, Mute, and Channel Tuning

VOL+ , VOL- , MUTE, TV CHANNEL UP/DOWN.

Menu Navigation and Confirmation

SETUP, MENU, CLUSTER BUTTONS, ENTER for menu interaction.

Remote Control Operations Continued

Sound, Display, and Playback Speed

SOUND, DISPLAY, SLOW, PAUSE/STEP, PLAY controls.

Disc Track and Speed Navigation

FAST REVERSE, FAST FORWARD, PREVIOUS, NEXT controls.

Radio Tuning and Special Features

LOC/DX, ST/MONO, ANGLE, SLEEP buttons.

Core System Operation Guide

Switching Between System Functions

Changing main modes like DISC, TV, RADIO, INPUT.

Quick Access and Hot Keys

BAND for Radio, play/pause key for Disc Player.

Disc Handling: Insertion and Ejection

Automatic disc play on insertion and manual ejection.

Multi Media Disc Player Functionality

Loading and Ejecting Discs

Procedures for disc loading, ejection, and auto-reloading.

Playback, Pause, and Resume Control

Starting, pausing, and resuming disc playback.

Stopping and Restarting Disc Playback

Stopping playback and resuming from the stopped point.

Disc Speed and Track Navigation

Fast Forward/Reverse speeds and Previous/Next track/chapter.

Repeat Playback Modes Explained

Setting disc playback to repeat tracks or the entire disc.

Remote Menu Navigation Techniques

Using cluster buttons and ENTER for menu interaction.

Glossary of Technical Terms

Video Display Terminology

Aspect Ratio, OSD, Normal/PS, Normal/LB, Angle Mark definitions.

DVD Content Terminology

Title, Chapter, Multi-Angle, Multi-Audio definitions.

System Setup and Menu Navigation

Accessing the System Setting Menu

Using the SETUP button to display the System Setting Menu.

Navigating Main Setup Menus

Moving between General, Audio, Video, Preference, Password menus.

Selecting and Confirming Options

Confirming menu selections and navigating sub-menu options.

General Setup Page Options

TV Display Format Settings

Setting video aspect ratio (4:3 or 16:9) for display.

Angle Mark and OSD Language Selection

Enabling multi-angle viewing and selecting OSD language.

Captions and Screen Saver Configuration

Enabling hidden subtitles and screen saver function.

Last Memory and Audio Setup Options

Last Memory playback and Speaker Setup settings.

Advanced Setup and Playback Options

Video Quality Adjustment Settings

Adjusting sharpness, brightness, contrast, hue, saturation.

Preference Page Configurations

TV Type, PBC, Parental, and Default settings.

Password Security and MP3/WMA Playback

Setting passwords and playing MP3/WMA discs.

Preference Page Configuration Details

TV Type and PBC Settings

Setting TV system and enabling Playback Control.

Parental Controls and Factory Defaults

Setting parental limitations and resetting to factory defaults.

Password Protection Setup

Setting up a personal password for security.

MP3 and WMA Disc Playback Guide

How to play MP3/WMA discs and navigate tracks.

Television Reception and Tuning

Automatic TV Channel Search

Initiating auto-search to find and store available TV channels.

TV Channel Tuning Operations

Navigating channels, fast operation, and auto-searching.

TV Reception Menu Usage

Accessing and using the TV Reception Menu.

Radio Reception and Station Management

Understanding Radio Display Indicators

Interpreting indicators for preset number, band, and frequency.

Presetting and Recalling Radio Stations

How to preset and recall favorite radio stations.

Automatic Station Search Functions

Searching for available stations automatically.

Advanced Radio Features and Inputs

Auto Scan and Seek Station Search

Auto Scan and Auto Seek functions for finding stations.

Signal Strength and FM Mode Settings

LOCAL/DISTANCE and ST/MONO settings.

Weather Band Reception and Input Ports

Weather Band reception and using external inputs.

Unit Installation and Connection Guide

Professional Installation Recommendations

Importance of professional installation and avoiding short circuits.

Wiring Diagrams and Color Coding

Understanding wiring diagrams and color coding for connections.

System Reset to Factory Settings

Resetting the unit to factory defaults using specific buttons.

Fuse Replacement Procedure

Instructions for replacing the unit's fuse.

Technical Specifications Overview

General and Audio System Specs

Dimensions, weight, voltage, power output, impedance, frequency response.

Video Output and Tuner Specs

Video output level, resolution, tone controls, tuner ranges.

Critical Safety Warnings and Compliance

Electrical Safety: No User Serviceable Parts

Do not open unit; refer servicing to qualified personnel.

Operational Precautions and Cleaning

Moisture, disc handling, and cleaning precautions.

FCC Compliance Labeling Requirements

FCC labeling requirements and compliance statements.

CONCERTONE® Warranty Policy

One Year Limited Warranty Coverage

Warranty for defects in material or workmanship within one year.

Warranty Exclusions and Liability Limits

What is not covered and limitations on liability.

How to Obtain Warranty Service

Procedure for obtaining repair or replacement service.

Optional Wall Plate Accessories

ZW100 XM Radio Wall Plate

Optional plate for XM Radio receivers.

ZW150 iPod Audio/Video Wall Plate

Optional plate for iPod audio players.

WP6RCA Multi-Source Wall Plate

Optional plate for various AV sources.

Removing Devices from Wall Plates

Steps to remove receivers/players from wall plates.