ZENITH VCR Manual 97120029

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Features
VRCA275HF
•

Built-in VCR Plus
Recording wit_ Cable
Box Control
p. 12-1

•

MTS Hi-Fi Stereo
2_1Aud_
Ray/Record
p. 13-2

•

Bilingual (EnglishSpanish) Menus
On-Screen Display
p. 4-2

•

Multi-Brand Zenith
Remote Con_ol
MBR4275

•

p. 3-1
Shuttle Remote
ControlPlayback
Options
p. 7-2

•

Message Center
DL_plays
p. 5-2

•

Index Search
p. 7-2

•

On-Screen
Programming
p. 4-1

•

On-Screen
p. 5-I

•

1 Year, 8 Event Timer
p. 9-1, 10-2

•

Instant Recording
p. 8-1, 10-1

181 Channel

Display

Capability
•

Auto Channel Search
p.4-3

• Auto Digital
Picture Tracldng
p. 7-2
•

QuickStart
p. 7-1

•

Auto Head Cleaner
p. 14-3

•

Auto Playback
System
p. 7-1

•

Auto Counter Reset
p. 7-1

•

Auto Tape Speed
Switching
p. 13-1

•

Counter Memory
p. 13-1

•

Auto Daylight
Savings Adjust
p. 13-1

• VCR Flashback
p. 3-3
•

HQ Citc_Jib'y
All VCR |eatures
subject to ch_=Lnge
without prior nodoe.

Video Cassette:
Recorder
Operating
Guide and Warranty

exclusively

Made by Zenith
for Circuit City

WARNING:

REDUCE

REMOVE
PARTS

THE

COVER
INSIDE.

RISK
(OR

OF ELECTRIC
BACK).

REFER

SHOCK

USER

NOT

SERVICEABLE

QUALIFIED

SERVICE

PERSONNEL.
TO PREVENT
THIS PRODUCT

FIRE OR SHOCK

HAZARDS,

DO NOT EXPOSE

TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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.

of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide

Safety Tips
P,efer to the ";Safety Tips" booklet that came with your
product for irnportant safety considerations.

Note to Cable TV System Installer
This reminder is provided to call the cable TV system instaLler's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that prorides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular,
specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the
grounding system of the building, as close to the point of
the cable entry as practical.

Power-Cord

Polarization

reasonable protection against harnfful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generate;, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to r_.dia communications. However, there is no guarantee that imerference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this ,_luipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television recept'ion,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to tr.¢ ta correct the interference by one or more of the follov, ing measures:

"]?hisproduct is equipped with a polarized alternatingcurrent line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the
other.) This plug will fit into the power outlet only one

•

Reorient or relocate the rezeiving antenna.

•

Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.

way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert
the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the

•

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to wkich the receiver is connected.

•

Consult the dealer
technician for help.

plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purl:_Se of the polarized plug by altering it in any way.

CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE
BLADE OF F'LUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

ATTENTION
POUR _VITER LES CHOCS t_LECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE
I)ANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE
PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU'AU

REGULATORY

DE LA

FOND.

INFORMATION

"].'hisequipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15

or an experienced

radio/TV

CAUTION: Do not attempt to mcxtify this pro&act in any
way without written authorization from Zenith Filectronics
Corporation. Unauthorized modification could void the
user's authority to operate this prcxtuct.
This class B digital apparatus rnee:ts all requirements of
the Canadian Interference-Causing; Equipment Regulations.
"Cet appareil num4rique de la class b respecte txmtes les
exigences du R_gulament sur le materiel brouiliJeur du
Canada."

ONTF_.NT-S
I

ii
General
Introduction.

Information
Installation Considerations.
um •

•

Installation/Step

VCR Setup ChecMist.
Connections with antenna or a cable box.
Audio/Video

and accessories

Front Audio/Video

Ch3--4 Switch.

with

a Cable

Box

Recording Cable TV (CATV) subscriber" programming that requires a cable/converter
box.
Recording what you see on your TV screen.
Timer Recording broadcasts with a cable box.
I 1 VCR

Plus

Recording
Recording

using VCR Plus.
using VCR Plus, with a cable box.

connections.

IN Connections.

Recording

Recordiing

i
m

VCR Front

Pane!

Controls

VCR

Plus

Recording

Setup/Step

Overview of VCR buttons. VCR Accessories.

Setting up the VCR to record using VCF' Plus.

Setting up the VCR to record VCR Plus with cable/converter
box.

Remote

Controls

Simple instructions

for using Remotes.

Installing Batteries;
VCR etc.

readies Remote to operate

Programming

Remote Control Brand Codes.

Additional

Inform,ation

AUX Channel
Index Search

Remote Control Key Descriptions.

Real-Time

Special Menu
--Auto Clock Set

VCR

Features

Setup/Step

Personalize VCR On-screen
or recording tapes.
5

VCR/TV

Menus before playing

Displays

Audio Playback
VCR+

Center Displays.

6
WatchingTV
TV Antenna In Connections
TV Audio/Video

Playing

In Connections

Tapes

Playing pre-recorded
Re_,ordingJPlaying

tapes.

Playback

Options

Playback

Shuttle Operation.

Instant

Recording

Setup Double Channel Mapping

Information

System Overview--VCR,
15

VCR Features

(Playback)

Tapes Times

Mode

Recording

Service

Speed Switching

Resolving operating difficulties.
Video heads and cabinet clie_ming.

Overview of three t-uning options.
TV Tuning, VCR Tuning, Cable Box Tuning.
7

Daylight Savings Ac[justment

Auto Tape Recording
Audio Record Mode

VCR Display on TV screen.
VCR Message

--Auto

Tape Counter

Chart.

Recording

what you see on your TV screen.

9
Timer Recording
Re_.'ording while you are away (VCR turned off.)

TV and Cable Box.
Chal_

Listing.

Your Circuit City Warranty
Warranty coverage for your VCR.
Notes: All VCR features, graphics and identification labeling are subject to clnangewithout prior notice. Features 'vary.between models_not all
features listed may be available on your particular
VCR, see VCR Features Chart.

GENERAL INFORMATION
lira

Introduction
Circuit City Answer

Welcome into the family of Zenith Video Recorder owners.
This guide provides instructions on how to operate your.new
VCR. It is supplemented by a booklet containing Safety Tips.
We urge you to read these publications carefully so that you
will receive full enjoyment from your new Zenith VCR for
m;uay years to come.
Your new Zenith VCR has _
designed and built to give you
the very best in quality, features and performance.

City

2040 Thalbro Street
Richmond, VA 23230
1-800-950--9000
Monday-Saturday,

10:00 a.m. --. 9:00 p.m.

Sunday, Noon -- 8:00 p.m.
Send the model number, serial rumber, and date of purchase
or original installation, with a full explanation of the problem
and the service history. We will welcome the opportunity to
look into your specific question or problem and to be of assistance in resolving it promptly.

Should your VCR require repair, please contact your nearest
Circuit City store to arrange for service. If you live outside
at, area serviced by Circuit City, there are many approved
Z_.nith video recorder service centers throughout the U.S.,
Canada and Mexico who can promptly and effectively attend
to ordinary service needs.

The model and serial number:; cf your new VCR are located
on the VCR cabinet. For your fi._tureconvenience and protection, we suggest that you record these numbers here:

If you should have an unusual performance or service problem that cannot be satisfactorily resolved by your local Circuit City or Zenith service center, please write or call:

Model No.
Serial No.

Installation

Considerations

Before you install your VCR...

•

Plugging in Your VCR -- Be sure to plug your VCR into
an "unswitched'" AC power source. The "switched" AC
outlets found on some video equipment will not continue
supplying power to the VCR once the equil')ment is turned
off. If the power to the VCE is interrupted for an extended
time, you will have to reset the clock in the VCR.

•

Keep the video recorder and video cassette away from
strong magnetic fields.

•

Use only Zenith approved :and recommended accessory
units with your Zenith vide,o recorder to avoid potential
hazards.

•

Save the shipping carton and packing material. They will
come in handy if you ever have to ship your video recorder. For maximum prolection, re-pack the:video recorder as it was originally shipped from the factory.

Ventilation -- Proper ventilation keeps your
VCR running cool. Air circulates through perforations in the back and bottom of the cabinet. Do
not block these vents or you will shorten the life
of your VCR.
Power Source -- Your VCR is designed to operate on normal household current, 120 volt 60
Hertz AC. Do not attempt to operate it on DC currel_t.

Power Cord -- Your VCR power cord has a potories.
has asonerequired
regular by
blade
and one wide
arized Itplug
Underwriters'
Laborablade and fits only one way into a standard electrical outlet. If the blades will not enter either way,
your outlet is very old and non-standard. A new outlet should
I:e installed by a qualified electrician.
_

Safe Operation

Moisture condensation is apt to occur under the following
conditions:

-- Your VCR is manufactured

nd tested
yourbysafety
in mind.
However, unusual
stresswith
caused
dropping
or mishandling,
exposure to flood, fire, rain or moisture, or accidental spilling: of liquids into the VCR, can result in potential
electrical shock or fire hazards. If this happens, have your
VCR checked by a service technician before using it again.

•

When the video recorder i:; moved from a cold place to a
warm place.

•

Under extremely humid conditions.

In locations where moisture condensation may occur:

].:'lease read and observe each safety point in the "Safety
".rips" folder when installing and using your VCR.

iii

•

Keep the :power cord plugl_,ed into an AC. outlet and the
POWER .switch set to ON. This will help prevent condensation from occurring.

•

When condensation has occurred, it will not evaporate
quickly once the power is switched on. Wait a few hours
for the vMeo recorder to l:ecome dry betore using the
video recorder.

ccnmvu

INSTALLATION/Step

VCR Setup Checklist
Step A Connect
[-]

Cables to System Components

1. Make: equipment

connections

[-"] 2. Plug all system components

Step B VCR Features
Set up VCR Features
E-]

to VCR, (see the following
into household current

Setup ('Personalize
for your particular

On-Screen

pages in this section.)

(120V AC-Line

Outlet).

Menus)

system, (see VCR Features

Setup section.)

1. (Optional) Specify Spanish for On-Screen Menus.

E] 2.Set the VCR Clock.

E] 3.Perform Auto Channel Search.
E] 4.(Optional) Specify, ADD or DEL (Delete) in Channel
Step
E3

C VCR

Plus

1. Set up VCR

Recording
Plus

Scan.

Setup

and Channel

Map

for your local

broadcast

area,

(see VCR

Plus Setup

section.)

Once Steps A, B and C are complete, your VCR is ready to use.
(See System Operations in Service Information section.)

Notes to above steps:
--

You cart change the on-screen menu system, so it appears in Spanish instead of English.

The VCR clock must be set before attempting to record using the VCR timer.

Auto Channel Search registers the channels you receive; numerically. You can then customize your
channel scanning selection with the optional Channel ADD/DELETE Procedure. You can specify if a
particular channel should be omitted or included (added/deleted) when scanniintgchannels.

If you move or change equipment connections to the VCR, redo the channel search.

You must complete the VCR Plus Setup procedure, before you can record using the VCR Plus
feature.

You must channel map for your local broadcast area, or the program you record may be from a
different channel than the one you intended.

System Operations describes Cable Box, VCR and TV operation:; within a system.

Note: If a power failure occurs and lasts for over 15 minutes,

you may have to reprc,gram the VCR features.

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INSTALLATION/Step
Connections

ote: The VCR Antenr_ Connections provide
"loop-through
for the incoming signal for

n,_=,r_o_=,,

ewing the TV while the,.VCR is either Off or
m Timer Recording mode, the Audio/Video conI
taections do not. Be sure to make the Antenna

An_mn="ryp_

Standard

VCR
Back Panel

VIDEO

_onnections

as describe, d here (in addLition to the
Audio/Video connections if you
_hoose that option) to be able to view the TV

__aseband
or

L-AUDIO-R

®ouT®
CH3

_
OUTTO

_vhile the VCR is either Off or in Timer

I1_

BT_aP/C_laneTVi

Note: Make sure connector pins
fits inside jack center holes.

Step 1. Connect

your antenna type or CATV cable to VCR ANT IN.

Step 2. Connect Hook-up

Cable from VCR OUT TO TV to TV Ant In.

Step 3. Set CH3-4 Switch on VCR back panel to CH3.

Connections

with a Cable Box
Typi,:al TV
Back: Panel

Cable/Converter Box
j

I_TLE

Back Panel

C_L_.

Step 1. Commct CATV Cable to Cable In.
Step 2. Cormect Cable Out to VCR IN FROM
Step 3. Comlect Hook-up

ANT.

Cable from VCR OUT TO TV to TV Ant In.

Step 4. Set (7H3-4 Switch on VCR back panel to CH3.
_,-o

mode.

"IV

CH4

1_ 2

,]NSTALLAT]ON/S ep
A
Audio/Video

Connections

(To TV A/V In Jacks)

VCR
Back Panel
,f
VIDEO

L-AUDIO-FI

VCR

/
A

Typical "iV
Back Panel

i
1)

-- TV

_,Q_.,i

ill

l o/.i

l;,tl)

-_-

q_.)

Note: You must: rnnke these additional connections to hear stereo sound while playin Z a rope
or using the VCR Tuner as the source of the TV picture.
Slep 1. Connect VCR L-AUDIO-R
Slep

2. Connect

Accessories

VCR VIDEO

Audio/Video

VCR
Back Panel

See Additiona] Information.

ObH" to Audio Right and Left Injacks on the TV or a stereo.

OUT

to the Video In jack on the TV.

Connections

(To VCR A/V in Jacks)

[ ,/VCFI

Accessor]
Jack Panel

I//

Accessory,
Components:
Another VCR
Camcorder
Video Camera
Satellite Receiver
Laser Disk Player
Stereo Hi-Fi

Step 1. Connect Audio Right and Left Out Cables from an audio source, such as another VCR, Camcorder, Sate!lite Receiver, Laser Disk Player or Stereo Hi-Fi, to the VCR L-AUDIO-R
1N jacks.
Step 2. Connect

Video Out from a video source to the VCR VIDEO

IN jack.

Note: If you need adapters or additional audio/video cables to make the connections shown in this section,
they can be purchasext from your local Circuit City store. Measure each cable length needed.

z_ll-o

1 -- 3

INSTALLATION/Step
VCR Front Audio

Video

(In) Connections

(Behind

Door)

VCR
Front Panel

POWER

•

STOP

• EJECT

""" /VCR

L-AUDIO-R

Use the VCR

Typical
Accessory
Jack Panel

VIDEO

front

nent temporarily.
jac]_,

Accessory
Components:
Another VCR
Camcorder
Vicleo Camera
S__LtelliteReceiver
Laser Disk Player
Stereo Hi-Fi

L-AUDIO-R/VIDEO
The accessory

will override

(In)

component,

the component

VCR CH3-4 Switc:h (Works

connected

jacks for easy connection
connected

to the VCR

REAR

with TV Antenna

when

FRONT

using

L-AUDIO-R/VIDEO

L.-AUDIO-R/VIDF,,O

In Connections

accessory compo(,'In)

IN jacks.

Only)

VCR
B4_k p-en_

| TVto
_/iune
L Ch. 4

TVto
I Tune
Ch. 3

VCR CH3-4

Switch

- This switch sends the signal

produced by the VCR r,o the TV set over Channel
3. ALL SYSTEM OPERATIONS
(VCR Tunin_:, Playback,
Recording,
Timer Recording
etc.) WILL HAVE TO BE PERFORMED
W_[TH THE TV TUNED TO CHANNEL
3. (Before the TV can receive an image sent from the
VCR, while the VCR is On, the TV must be On
and tuned to Channel 21.TV/VCR SOURCE
Switch set to VCR, so VCR appears in Message
Center.)

_,,,.,_

If Channel 3 does not work, set the Ch3--4 switch
to Ch- 4. ALL SYSTEM OP]_.ATIONS
(¥CR
Tuning, Playback, Recordi[ng, Timer Recording
etc.) WILL THEN HAVE TO BE PERFORMED
WITH THE TV TUNED TO (.'3tA.NNEL 4. (Before the TV can receive an image sent
from the VCR, while the VCR is On, the TV must
be On and tuned to Channel 4. TV/VCR SOURCE
Switch set to VCR, so VCR appears
Center.)

1 -- 4

in Message

VCR ._]{.DN7
PANZ.]-C OMTR DIS
I

VCR Front
Cassette

Panel
Cassette Loading
Compartment

Loaded in VCR Symbol

Instant Record Selector

Appears When Clock Time is AM/PM
-- LeffJRight Channel Audio
Volume Level indicators

Channel Up/Down
Selector Buttons
On/Off Switch

Tape Playback
Options

j
/

JJ"I--=-

I
i

L-AUDIO-R

1
r_5]

@@@

I
Front Alternate Input
Audio/Video Jacks
(Behind Door)
Tape Recording

On-Screen Menus
SelecUAdjust Options
Message Center Window
(Displays anc Symbols Depend
on Particular VCR Function)

VCR Functions
Active Symbol

Hookup

Cable

I_G_

a,l.e

QUIT

VCR Accessories

Control

SEL

Operate your VCR using the front panel buttons or remote control key's.

Remote

Speed Selector

r_ DEE/2 tiz.'uu
' _"-"-__ ' "....--"
R....
-=,
!
1

VIDEO

2_ 1

Audio/Video

Cables

REMOTE CONTROl

MBR4275

In Addition to Your VCR,
use Remote Control to

Usiing Remote

Operate

Other Equiprnent

To program Remote to operate
most remote controlled TVs and
cable boxes, look up your units'
brand code numbers on the Re-

19
Select VCR Mode,
aim at VCR.

Select TV Mode,
aim at "IV.

Select CBL (CA'I'V) Mode,
aim at Cable Box.

mote Control Brand Codes page.
Write numbers

After installing batteries, the Remote resets itself to the following Zenith brand codes codes: TV=I, and CA.BLE=I.

"IN Code(s)

CABLE

in below.

Cede(s)

1. Slide rnode switch to desired
mode ---TV or CBL (Cable).

Lift Door to Access
Additional
Keys
Zeros Real-33me
"rape Counter,
Activates Memory
Operating

)

VCR

//j

Status
Sound

On-Screen
Control

Plus
Recording
Acoesses
VCR

2. Press anti hold down

Direct Channel
and Programming
Entry

VCRFI'V/Cable
On/Off Switch

Shows

®®
®®®_

----..._

_
' _

Modes

.._
_L_

,_,,=,
!t_ _-_! _

I_._

VCR

1 for Zen,ith.) Release
Accesses
Recording

Start

PROGRAM,
stalled.

Code should be in-

Locations
Select and Adjust

TV Mode
_(_

]

Options

/Menu

On.Screen(lZ
)

On-Screen

Programs
Brand Codes

Tape
Play/Record
Opt=ons

__
Press to show

Channel
Selector
.=;hows VCR
Status On-Screen

Flemole
Function

0-9 number keys, Channel
Up/Down a:ad Volume
Up/Down will be active.
Cable Mode

previously
tuned Channel

0-9 Numbered keys and !Enter
key will be active.

Sound Control
Press to Light
Playback Keys

Ught

Installing

Batteries-

Match
(+

are provide
with
but must be installed.
positive

with

+),

with negative
L

Notes: If batteries

Shuttle. Twist for Tape
Playback Options

Batteries
Remote

Push

with positive
match

negative

(- with -).

in Tab,

Lift to RemovE.=

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Press the numbered keys for
your brand. (For example, press

Plus Setup

Switch

Shows
Menus

PROGRAM.

3 -- I

are removed

it may be m_.essary to reprogram the Remote for proper
brand codes for your equipment.
If you do not use the CBL
(CATV) mode on the Remote to
operate a cable box, CBL
(CATV) mc_le can be used to operate another TV.

REMOTE CONTROL
TV BRAND

MBR4275

BRAND' CODES

CODES

!NO.

"IV BRAND

i ZENITH
tCENTURION,

CURTIS-MATHIS,

DAYTRON,

GOLDSTAR,

J. C. PENNY,

SAMPO,

NEC,

MGA_flTSUBISHI,

V
i6

SCOTT, SYLVANIA,
WARDS, MAGNAVOX
CORONADO,
EMF.RSON,
GOLDSTAR,
KMC,
MAGNAVOX

PORTLAND,

SHARP,

TEKNIKA,

HITACHI,

WARDS,

SONY
RCA,

GENERAL

(PANASONIC,

TOSHIBA,

SANYO,

CATV

PHILCO,

ELECTRIC

QUASAR,

GENERAL

ELECTRIC

SEARS
FISHER,

SEARS

(CABLE/CONVERTER

BOXES)

BRAND

CODES

-_>.IcArvBRAND

Z .NIr.,
V,D OWA¥

_ oAK
i4 !OAK
[5

OAK

GEMINI,

JERROLD,

GEMINI,

SAMSUNG,

ARCHER,
iSTARGATE CABLEVIEW,

SLMARK,

TELEVIEW,

GLBRAND,

STARGATE

PANASONIC,

RCA,

SAMSUNG,

SLMARK,

STARGATE,

UNIKA

SPRUCER,

TELEVIEW,

ARCHER,
REALISTIC CABLEVIEW,
i 11

CITIZEN,

GLBRAND,

REALISTIC

GE
CURTIS,

ATLANTA

!CURTIS, ATLANTA
. 1-5
16

,CURTIS,

ATLANTA

VIEWSTAR,

EAGLE,

MAGNAVOX,

PHILIPS

VIEWSTAR,

EAGLE,

MAGNAVOX,

PHILIPS

VIEWSTAR,

EAGLE,

MAGNAVOX,

PH[LIPS

PULSER,

(

REMOTE CONTROL MBR4275

KEY DESCRIPTION

ADJUST, ADJ--Use',
to change
options when programming.

MENU-Press to display onscreen menus.

RECORD-recording.

CI_ANNEL--

MUTE--Press

REV-- (Reverse) Twist playback Shuttle in this direx'tion to

Press tJ3p or bot-

to turn off

tom of key to choose next or previous channel.

sound, press again to restore
sound.

CH MAP-- (Channel Map)
Press to begin channel mapping
procedure.

Numbered
Keys--Use
to
choose channels or input programming information.

EI_I'ER-- Use to exit: any onscreen menu, and Direct Chan-

POWER-and off.

nel Entry.

PLAY--

FLASHBACK--

Press to re-

turn to channel previously
lected with VCR Tuner.

se-

F FWD-- (Fast Forward)
to advance tape.

Use

FWD-(Forward) Twist playback Shuttle in this direction to
begin forward

tape movement.

LIGHT-Press to light VCR
Play/Record function keys.
MEMORY--Press

to access

Memory feature and zero RealTime Tape Counter.

Use to turn VCR on

Use to begin tape

begin reverse

REW-(Rewind)
wind taps.

Use to re-

SEARCH-Use to access an Index recording start location.
SELECT,

Press to begin playing

tape movement.

SEL--Use

options when programming.

tape (playback).

SHUTTLE,--

PROGRAM-Press to begin
brand code programming procedure.

speed For, yard/Reverse
back options.

P/STILL-(Pause/Still) Press
to freeze tape playback or record, press again to resume. Use
to activate playback Shuttle options.

QUIT/CC-(Quit/Closed Captions) Use to exit any on-screen
menu, and to access Closed Captions (CaptionVision) if available on your TV.

to choose

STOP--ment.
TV/VCR

Use for variable
Play-

Press to halt tape moveSOURCE--Use

choose source of TV picture
(VCR functions or TV Tuner.)
VCR CBL TV--

and Remote

choose operating mode for Remote Control (VCR, Cable or
TV.)
VCR+--Press

to begin VCR

plus recording.

Control Arrows

SEI.ECT
ADJUST
_

€ to select

C,D

• !, to adjust

To exit press 'QUIT'

l-q i J1 I I

I- IADj I

!"4/

SELECT

On Remote

On VCR

Note: Where arrows appear within on-screen
menus, use the keys shown to Select and Adjust options.
=,,vo

3 -- 3

Slide to

VOLUME-Use to increase
decrease', sound level.

On-Screen

REMOTE CONTROL MBR3370-02
m

Installing

Batteries

Using Remote

In Additiion to Your VCR,
use Remol!e Control to

Control

Operate

Other Equipment

1. To progr;,un Remote to operate most remote controlled TVs

[
S_:_
TV Mode,
aJrn tt 1M

Sek_ctVCR Mode,
aim la VCR.

Once batteries

are in-

stalled, the Remote is
re_tdy to control VCR.

Seled CA'I'V Mode,
aim at C.ab_ Box.

After installing batteries, the remote control resets itself to the following Zenith
brand codes: "1"V=101, VCR=201 and
CABLE=301.

LEDs Indicating
Operating Modes

Program,
USea
small blunt
objectto
press key
downwhen
programming

19 ]

Mode
Selector
Key

CABLE

Code(s)

choose (light) LED of mode you
desire to teach code to; TV or
CATV.
3. Press PRG for about 5 seconds, with 2 small blunt ,object,
until the mode indicator you
chose lights
4. Key in your unit's brand code.

VCR
Function
Keys

5. Press ENTER, all indicators
should light briefly; code', has
been leanaext. If not, retx_at steps
2 through 5, (Try other codes
for your brand.)
Note: If bat_:eries are removed

Direct
Channel
and
Programming
Entry

may be necessary to reprograrn
the Remote for proper brand
codes for your equipment.

Closed Captions
if available on
your'IV

2,,,4,-o

TV Code(s)

2. Press IVlODE several times to
"FVNCR/CATV
On/Off

Not used

Sound
Controls

and cable boxes, look up your
units' brand code numbe:rs in Tables 1 or 3.

3 -- 4

MBR3370-02

"TV, VCR AND CABLE

OPERATING

DECODER

CODES

BY BRAND

NAME

,Table

1. "IV Codes

iTV Brand

Name

by Brand

ITable

Codes

TV Brand

Name

iTable

by Brand

1. "IV Codes

Codes

i Admiral

1116, 121

i Akai

! 104

IAmarf<
IAOC

!103, 146
i104

Bell & Howell

1121

i Broksonic

t131, 136

ICandle
!Centurion

!139
1119

iCitizen

1139

Contec

!141

Coronado

1103

[Crown

1Proscan
i
I

_,
103

}Curtis Mathes

i116, 119., 121

IiDaewoo

i149

Daylron
Emerson

1119
124. 131, 136,

Fisher
Funai TV/VCR
General
IElectric
IGoldstar
i Goldstar TV/VC R

i153

i Hitachi

1102, 103, 129

tJ.C. Penney

i104'110'114'17,119

JVC

1125, 13R

KMC

,103

IKTV

103, 104. 123, 145
109, 118
'
!154
116, 106, 107,
1114, 117
!119, 103, 104, 147

iLodgenet
!Logik
ILXl

1121

antz

1104.12()

i146

Ward

Philco

,Scott

1119

ISears
i

'103, 108, 109,
110, 111,118, 134

I
!Sharp
;

!133, 137, 103,
1105, 122,

.Signature 2000
;
',

103, 104, 10:,5,
1113, 114, 119,
!121, 130, 133

347, 350, 352,
_,,, 355

!Pioneer

315

i Regency

329

.bamsunq

335

i Sciemdic

316,323,

Atlan[a
ISpr-'_cer

313

1
;Standard

335

325

iSony

i151, 115

317,

}Sylvania
_
!Tatung

'112,113,117,
. 19, 127, 128, 139
! 106

tTosh_ba

322

i Tosh;ca
i Satelhle

319

1124,103.
113912,
121.
i102, 121
111, 110. 134
119

Table

2. Zenith

Zenith

VCRs

!
225, 229 ;

!245
Decoder

by Brand

Cable

Decoder

Brand

Name

ICodes

!Allegro
Gemini

-:C00

318

iUnika

348

;Umversal

358

ViCec V¢a,_

._49

V_ewstar

354, 355

Zenith

301,322,

Zenr, n Dra,_e
iSatelhte

327

312, 330

'Zenith

HT-200)

353

:Zenizh
:

Salelhl_

328

I
I

Codes

t201,224,

Table 3. Cable

i
t
I

VCR Codes

336

, C,.wRDo,q er:s

iTocom

101,149
1153, 154

i Pi_ilips
:

i Teleca_bcn

i358
1305, 331

IHam/in

!302, 303, 34.5

Jerro!d

307, 304, 308,
309, 310

Kale Vision

I335

Macom

i314, 321

103, 104, 112,

113, 139

Macom
Satellite

305,306

322
l

Phi,ip.

1112,
113

Magnavox

1334

NSC

1335

Pioneer
Portland

/135
1103

Oak

1311,332, 342

Panasonic

1313, 320

i333

i 139

i SoundesJgn

' i

324

133, 103, 104,
[105, 113, 114,
{

iCodes

!STS Satel:,te

!Instrument
}General

/104, 119
!107, 106

Name

!Paragon
I [L_,,RiLI

1134, 103, 119, 141
1118, 108, 109,

i121
'
_
I
}120, 10.4, 119, 1301

j119,
121,13o
NEC
Panasonic

!I 19

:Codes

;stic

'Montgomery

iSampo

Zenith Laser Disk

'
iMG,_V'Mitsubishi

!105, 123, 124

Zenith

i117, 119, 127,
r128, 139

Memorex

IRealistic

,Zenith
Zenrth TVNCR

112, i0"3, 113,

IMegatron

116, 104, 126

'Toshiba
!Yorx

i133, 13Z

1
i

!RCA

!Teleren!

i121

iMagnavox

i 106, 107

Teknika

1103. 104
!121

1Quasar

Samsung

Deccde-

tBrand

Decoder

by Brand

Cable

!116

3. Cable

iCodes

Notes: The MBR3370-02

I
j

re-

mote should operate most, but
not all, brands of IR (InfraRed) controlled
TVs, cable
boxes and Zenith VCRs listed
above; see Tables 1, 2 and 3.
This remote control should operate most of the functions :for the
brands listed above. For functions not available on this remote, use ycur original remote
control.
221-782-05

REMOTE CONTROL

MBR3370--02

KEY DESCPdP't' ONS

• /

MEMORY-- Use to zero RealTime tape counter or return tape
to M 0:00:00 position.

RECORD--.
cord feature.

Use to access re-

REIVEN"D_

Use to rewind tape

MEN-U-- Press to display onscreen menu options.

rapidly.

CC/QUIT-Use to exit any onscreen menu and to access
Closed Captions (CaptionVision)
or Text options if available on
TV.

MODE--

Mode selector.

cording

MUTE--

Press to turn off

SELECT (Up/Down)--Use
to
choose on-screen menu options.

CH MAP-Press to begin
VCR Plus Recording Setup.

gramming information.
Press
channel number(s), then ENTER
for direct channel entry.

C--- Feature

not used.

ADJ (ADJUST

Left/Right)-

Use: to modify on-screen menu
options and to adjust tape playback tracking.

sound, press again to restore.
Numbered
keys_ Use to
choose channels and enter pro-

CHANNEL
(Up/Down)-Use
to change channels one at-a-time.

PAUSE_
Use to pause tape
playback or record.

ENTERm
Use for programming on-screen menus. Press
chzxmel number(s) then ENTER
for direct channel entr3,.
F FWD (Fast Forward)-to advance tape rapidly.

Use

FL,ASHBK

Use

(Flashback)--

PLAY-back.

Use to begin tape play-

POWER--Turns
VCR on and
off. Turns VCR Timer On and
Off.

duFing tape playback to return to
previous VCR channel.

PRG---- Press to begin Remote
control Brand Code programming.

On-Screen

Arrows

and Remote

Control

SEARCH--

Use to access re-

start locations.

STOP_

Use to cancel VCR

functions, like tape playback or
record modes.
TV VCR CATV_
tor lights.
TV/VCR

SOURCE--

VCR PLUS_
Press to begin
VCR Plus Recording procedure.
VOLUME--Use
to increase/decrease sound level.

I SEt.

• l, to adjust

To exit press 'QUIT'

On Remote

Use to

switch TV picture from VCR
tuner or playback to TV tuner.

_, to select

Mode indica-

On VCR

Note: Where arrows appear within on-screen
menus, use the keys shown to Select and Adjust options.

,'VCR ,]:EATL]2. .5 5- 7LtP/Step
I

Overview:

VCR

Features

On-Screen

Menus

and

I I

:B
I

Submenus

The example below shows how to use Remote Control to access on-screen menus.
Press 3IE,_
to access on-screen menus.

To set up VCR features see following pages.
Perform steps in order as instructed,
1, 2, 3, etc.,
to set up each feature.

Use up/down/left/right
VCR options.

an:ov,'s to select rand adjust

Press
,_.IENU

(:::;LOCK
MENU
(To Set
k/CR Clock)

t
ADJUST

'-".1--"_
CLOCK TIMER
>

SETUP AUDIO

(To Timer
Record a Program)

to select

"MENU"

TIMER
MENU

to adjust
"m

To exit press 'QUIT'

ADJUST

SETUP
MENU
(']b Personalize
On--Screen Menus)

Use

Remote Control

ADJUST

AUDIO
MENU
('To Specify
S e,tln d Dl-_,,l_ _....

Use to choose
and modify
MEI',!U

options
QUIT/CC

o
SELECT

ADJUST@) i

ADJUST

SELECT

Options)

VCR FEATLIRES SETLIP/Step B
Features Setup Requirements
with a Cable
TV, VCR and Cable Box On.
TV tuned to Channel 3 or set up with the TV
Audio Video In jacks as the source of the TV
ture. VCR tuned to Cable Box output channel
ber 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6.
TV/VCR SOURCE Switch on ::emote control
VCR. (VCR symbol appears in VCR Message
ter window.)

F_,tures
Setup Requirements
"IV and VCR on.
TV tuned to Channel 3 or set up with the TV
Audio/Video In Jacks as the source of the TV picture.
TV/VCR SOURCE Switch on remote control set at
VCR. (VCR symbol appears in VCR Message Center window.)
(Optional

Language

Select)

Specifying

POWER

AUTOCHANNEL
TUNINGBAND
CH.ADD/DEL
SOURCE
SELECT
ON-SCREEN
DISPLAY
_- LANGUAGE
SELECT

To e)a'_ _

1. Turn

VCR

On-Screen

41,_

edit_

set at
Cen-

Menus

QUIT/CC

'ourr

To Select
Step

Step 2. Press MENU. Press ADJUST Left/Right
repeatedly to choose SETUP, press MENU.
Step 3. Press SELECT down arrow repeatedly
choose LANGUAGE
SELECT.
Left/Right

picnum-

ADJUST

on.

Step 4. Press ADJUS'r
Spanish.

for

$ _ seled

Step

Spanish

Box.

English

1. Turn

VCR

Menus
on.

Step 2. Press MENU. Press ADJUST
Left/Right
repeatedly to choose PRE, press MENU.

Step 3. Press SELECT
choose IDIOMA.

to choose

down

arrow

repeatedly

Step 4; Press ADJUST LefVRight to choose
INGLES.

Step 5. Press QUIT When finished.

Step 5. Press QUIT when finiLshed.
Specifying

Tuning Band ....

POWER

"iV or CATV

3
MENU

AUTOCHANNEL
_'TUNINGBAND
CH.AOD/DEL
SOURCESELECT
ON-SCREEN
DISPLAY
LANGUAGESELECT

ADJUST

QUIT/CC

€to =ww4ct
4_. to _jt,tst
To e_ _

'(XIIT'

Step 1. Turn VCR on

Step 4. Use ADJUST LeftfRight arrows tochoose
TV, for an antenna, or CA'IW if you subscribe to
cable service.

Step 2. Press MENU. Press ADJUST Left!Right
repeatedly to select SETUP, press MENU.
Step 3. Use SELECT
TUNING BAND.

Up/Down

Step 5. Press QUIT when finished.

arrows to choose

d__q=

VCR FEATURES SETUP/Step
Using

Auto

Channel

(Search),

2
POWER

VCR saves

available

),AUTOCHANNEL
TUNINGBAND
CH.ADD/DEL
SOURCESELECT
ON-SCREEN
DISPLAY
LANGUAGESELECT

channels

In memory

ADJUST

QUIT/CC

€to=el_ ,D,to=Klju_
Toe_dt
_
'QUIT'

Step 1. Turn VCR on.

Step 4. Press ADJUST

Step 2. Press MENU. Press ADJUST Left/Right
retx_atedly to choose SETUP, press MENU.

Step 5. Press QUIT when search is finished

Step 3. Use SELECT
AUTO CHANNEL.
(Optional)

1
POWER

Using

Up/Down

Channel

arrows to choose

Scan

Add

or Delete

3
MENU

AUTOCHANNEL
TUNINGBAND
3,CH.ADO/DEL
SOURCE
SELECT
ON-SCREENDISPLAY
LANGUAGESELECT
To e._dtixma

Step 2. Press MENU. Press ADJUST Left/Right
rep,eatedly to choose SETUP, press MENU.
arrows

ADJUST

QUIT/CC

'(_Jrl"

Step 1. Turn VCR on.

Up/Down

Procedure

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14 -- 4

VCR IFEATHR
[
[

i FEATURES

CHART
VRC4275ttF

VRC4195

VRC4265Hl?

Monaural VCR

X
Stereo VCR

VRC4165

VCR Plus + + (Cable Box Control)
I VCR tunes cable box channels
!VCR Plus + (No C_.ableBox Control)
ir VCR doesn't tune cable box channels
!4-Heads
lOn-Screen Audio Menu
_Front/Rear Audio/Video

In Jacks

Stereo Audio In/Out Jacks
l Rear Audio/Videx_ Out Jacks
t Record Speeds SP/EP

!Playback Speeds SP/LP/EP

181 Channel Capability
I MBR3370-02 Remote Control
I MBR4275 Playback Shuttle Remote

X
i

I
I

i Auto Clock Set

_Auto Head Cleaner

!1Auto Playback System

Auto/Manual Ttmmg Band Select
Auto/Manual Channel Search

nst_m Record

(Variable Speed)
X

_Forward/Reverse
Slow Motion

Variable Speed
[
On-Screen Menus

i
1

(Variable Speed)

(Fixed Speed)

English/Spanish

kuto/Manual Digital Tracking

Timer Record

Paine/Still Video
X

Real-Time Tape Counter
Index/Jet/Speed

Hook-up Cable
1Audio/Video Cables
1 Year, 8 Event;Fimer

X
!

X
X

iPlayback Shuttle Operation

VCR Message Center Display

Auto Tuning Band Select

Note: All features per VCR model are subject to change without pnor nouce.
-- Feature not available
X Feature

__.01-o

is provided

15 _

YOUR CIRCUIT CITY WARRANTY
Consumer Protection Plan for Zenith Video
Cassette Recorder/Video Player
Welcome into the Zenith family! We believe that you
will be pleased with your new Zenith video product.
Please read this Consumer Protection Plan carefully.
It is a "LIMITED WARRANTY" as def'med under
Federal Law. This warranty gives you specific legal
rights, and you may also have other rights that vary
from :state to state within the U.S.A.
Circuit City's Responsibility
Service Labor -- During a period of 90 days from effective warranty date, Circuit City will pay for service
labor at the closest Circuit City Service Department or
Zenith will pay for service labor by a U.S. or Canadian Zenith authorized service center when needed as
a result of manufacturing defects.
Parts -- New or remanufactured replacements for
factory-defective parts will be supplied by Circuit City
or a U.S. or Canadian Zenith authorized service center
for one year from effective warranty date. Such replacement parts are warranted for the remaining portion of the
original warranty period.
Not C.overed m This warranty covers manufacturing
defects and does not cover installation, adjustment of
customer controls in the home, installation or repair
of home antenna systems, cable converters or cable
company-supplied equipment; it also does not cover
damage due to misuse, abuse, negligence, acts of God
or other causes beyond the control of Zenith or
Circuiit City. Any alteration of the product after manufacture voids this warranty in its entirety.

Owner's

Responsibility

Effective Warranty Date --Warranty begins on the
date of original consumer irtstallation. For your convenience, keep the dealer's dated bill of sale or delivery ticket as evidence of the purchase date.
Operating Guide -- Read yo'ar operating guide carefully so that you will under;tread the operation of your
video product and how to adjust the customer controls.
Carry-In Service --The video product must be taken
to the nearest Circuit City Service Department for warrarity service and must be picked up by the customer.
TV Set Performance m It is the owner's responsibility to maintain the TV receiver with which tbe video
product is tw,ed, and the associated antenna system, in
proper operating condition.
Important: Product Regisl:r._.tion _ Please f'dl out
and mail your Product Registration Card. It is imperative that Zenith know how to reach you promptly if
we should discover a safety problem that could affect
you.
Warranty Service -- For wa::ranty service ihaformation, contact your nearest Circuit City Store preferably, or any U.S. or Canadiiar Zenith authorized
service center'. Parts and service labor that a_reCircuit
City's or Zenith's responsibility (see above) will be
provided without charge. Other service is at the
owner's expense. If you have any problem in obtaining satisfactory warranty service, write:
Circuit City Answer City
2040 Thalbro Street
Richmond, VA 23Z30
1-800-950-9000
Monday-Saturday, 10:00 a.m. _ 9::00 p.m.
Sunday, Noon _ 8:C0 p.m.

NOTE: Before you ask for Warranty service, check the
Operating Guide section entitled, "SERVICE INFORMATION". It may be possible to avoid a service call.

ZO2WARRI

ZENrTH ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
1000 MILWAUKEE AVENUE
GLENVIEW,

ILLINOIS 60025

Printe:d in Korea
Zenith Part No. 206-2961-01
Issue O

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