ZENITH VCR Manual 97120029

User Manual: ZENITH ZENITH VCR Manual ZENITH VCR Owner's Manual, ZENITH VCR installation guides

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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 (English-

Spanish) 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 Display

p. 5-I

• 1 Year, 8Event Timer

p. 9-1, 10-2

•Instant Recording

p. 8-1, 10-1

" 181 Channel

Capability

• Auto Channel Search

p.4-3

• Auto Digital

Picture Tracldng

p. 7-2

•QuickStart Loading

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

Made by Zenith

exclusively for Circuit City

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT

REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE

PARTS INSIDE. REFER TO QUALIFIED SERVICE

PERSONNEL.

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPOSE

THIS PRODUCT 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.

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 in-

staLler's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that pro-

rides 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

"]?hisproduct is equipped with apolarized 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 re-

place your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety pur-

l:_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, INTRO-

DUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE

I)ANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA

PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU'AU FOND.

REGULATORY INFORMATION

"].'hisequipment 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 harnfful interference in a

residential installation. This equipment generate;, uses

and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not in-

stalled and used in accordance with the instructions, may

cause harmful interference to r_.dia communications. How-

ever, 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 interfer-

ence by one or more of the follov, ing measures:

• Reorient or relocate the rezeiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and

receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different from that to wkich the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

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 Bdigital 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

ii General Information

Introduction. Installation Considerations.

um • •

1 Installation/Step A

VCR Setup ChecMist.

Connections with antenna or a cable box.

Audio/Video and accessories connections.

Front Audio/Video IN Connections.

Ch3--4 Switch.

10 Recording with a Cable Box

Recording Cable TV (CATV) subscriber" program-

ming 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 Recordiing

Recording using VCR Plus.

Recording using VCR Plus, with a cable box.

2VCR Front Pane! Controls

Overview of VCR buttons. VCR Accessories.

3 Remote Controls

12 VCR Plus Recording Setup/Step C

Setting up the VCR to record using VCF' Plus.

Setting up the VCR to record VCR Plus with ca-

ble/converter box.

Simple instructions for using Remotes.

Installing Batteries; readies Remote to operate

VCR etc.

Programming Remote Control Brand Codes.

Remote Control Key Descriptions.

4 VCR Features Setup/Step B

Personalize VCR On-screen Menus before playing

or recording tapes.

5 VCR/TV Displays

VCR Display on TV screen.

VCR Message Center Displays.

13 Additional Inform,ation

AUX Channel

Index Search

Real-Time Tape Counter

Special Menu

--Auto Clock Set

--Auto Daylight Savings Ac[justment

Auto Tape Recording Speed Switching

Audio Record Mode

Audio Playback Mode

VCR+ Recording Setup Double Channel Mapping

6WatchingTV

TV Antenna In Connections

TV Audio/Video In Connections

Overview of three t-uning options.

TV Tuning, VCR Tuning, Cable Box Tuning.

7 Playing Tapes (Playback)

Playing pre-recorded tapes.

Re_,ordingJPlaying Tapes Times Chart.

Playback Options

Playback Shuttle Operation.

8Instant Recording

Recording what you see on your TV screen.

14 Service Information

Resolving operating difficulties.

Video heads and cabinet clie_ming.

System Overview--VCR, TV and Cable Box.

15 VCR Features Chal_

VCR Features Listing.

Your Circuit City Warranty

Warranty coverage for your VCR.

Notes: All VCR features, graphics and identifica-

tion labeling are subject to clnangewithout prior no-

tice. Features 'vary.between models_not all

features listed may be available on your particular

VCR, see VCR Features Chart.

9 Timer Recording

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

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Introduction

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.

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.

If you should have an unusual performance or service prob-

lem that cannot be satisfactorily resolved by your local Cir-

cuit City or Zenith service center, please write or call:

Circuit City Answer 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 assis-

tance in resolving it promptly.

The model and serial number:; cf your new VCR are located

on the VCR cabinet. For your fi._tureconvenience and protec-

tion, we suggest that you record these numbers here:

Model No.

Serial No.

Installation Considerations

Before you install your VCR...

Ventilation -- Proper ventilation keeps your

VCR running cool. Air circulates through perfora-

tions 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 oper-

ate on normal household current, 120 volt 60

Hertz AC. Do not attempt to operate it on DC cur-

rel_t.

Power Cord -- Your VCR power cord has a po-

_ arized plug as required by Underwriters' Labora-

tories. It has one regular blade and one wide

blade and fits only one way into a standard electri-

cal 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 aqualified electrician.

Safe Operation -- Your VCR is manufactured

A nd tested with your safety in mind. However, un-

usual stress caused by dropping or mishandling,

exposure to flood, fire, rain or moisture, or acci-

dental 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.

].:'lease read and observe each safety point in the "Safety

".rips" folder when installing and using 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 re-

corder. For maximum prolection, re-pack the:video re-

corder as it was originally shipped from the factory.

Moisture condensation is apt to occur under the following

conditions:

• 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:

•Keep the :power cord plugl_,ed into an AC. outlet and the

POWER .switch set to ON. This will help prevent con-

densation 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.

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INSTALLATION/Step A

VCR Setup Checklist

Step A Connect Cables to System Components

[-] 1. Make: equipment connections to VCR, (see the following pages in this section.)

[-"] 2. Plug all system components into household current (120V AC-Line Outlet).

Step B VCR Features Setup ('Personalize On-Screen Menus)

Set up VCR Features for your particular system, (see VCR Features Setup section.)

E-] 1.

E] 2.

E] 3.

E] 4.

(Optional) Specify Spanish for On-Screen Menus.

Set the VCR Clock.

Perform Auto Channel Search.

(Optional) Specify, ADD or DEL (Delete) in Channel Scan.

Step C VCR Plus Recording Setup

E3 1. Set up VCR Plus and Channel Map for your local broadcast area, (see VCR Plus Setup section.)

Once Steps A, Band 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 A

Connections

VCR

Back Panel

VIDEO L-AUDIO-R

®ouT® OUTTO "IV

ote: The VCR Antenr_ Connections provide

"loop-through for the incoming signal for

ewing the TV while the,.VCR is either Off or

m Timer Recording mode, the Audio/Video con-

Standard I

n,_=,r_o_=,, taections do not. Be sure to make the Antenna

An_mn="ryp_ f-

_onnections as describe, d here (in addLition to the

__aseband Audio/Video connections if you

or _hoose that option) to be able to view the TV

_ _vhile the VCR is either Off or in Timer mode.

CH3 CH4

Note: Make sure connector pins

fits inside jack center holes.

(_ I1_ BT_aP/C_laneTVi

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

Cable/Converter Box

jBack Panel

I_TLE C_L_.

Typi,:al TV

Back: Panel

Step 1. Commct CATV Cable to Cable In.

Step 2. Cormect Cable Out to VCR IN FROM ANT.

Step 3. Comlect Hook-up Cable from VCR OUT TO TV to TV Ant In.

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

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,]NSTALLAT]ON/S epA

Audio/Video Connections (To TV A/V In Jacks)

VCR

Back Panel Typical "iV

,f i Back Panel

VIDEO L-AUDIO-FI ' i VCR 1)

IN . _,Q_.,i ill l o/.i l;,tl) II \ q_.)

/ / I

A "- A -- TV i -_- l

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. See Additiona] Information.

Slep 1. Connect VCR L-AUDIO-R ObH" to Audio Right and Left Injacks on the TV or a stereo.

Slep 2. Connect VCR VIDEO OUT to the Video In jack on the TV.

Accessories Audio/Video Connections (To VCR A/V in Jacks)

VCR [ ,/VCFI

Back Panel

I//

Accessor]

Jack Panel

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, Camcor-

der, 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.

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INSTALLATION/Step A

VCR Front Audio Video (In) Connections (Behind Door)

VCR

Front Panel

I POWER •STOP

• EJECT

L-AUDIO-R VIDEO

//' ,/

""" _ Typical

/VCR Accessory

Jack Panel

Accessory

Components:

Another VCR

Camcorder

Vicleo Camera

S__LtelliteReceiver

Laser Disk Player

Stereo Hi-Fi

Use the VCR front L-AUDIO-R/VIDEO (In) jacks for easy connection when using an accessory compo-

nent temporarily. The accessory component, connected to the VCR FRONT L-AUDIO-R/VIDEO (,'In)

jac]_, will override the component connected to the VCR REAR L.-AUDIO-R/VIDF,,O IN jacks.

VCR CH3-4 Switc:h (Works with TV Antenna In Connections Only)

VCR

B4_k p-en_

I Tune

TVto

Ch. 3

VCR CH3-4 Switch - This switch sends the signal

produced by the VCR r,othe TV set over Channel

3. ALL SYSTEM OPERATIONS (VCR Tun-

in_:, Playback, Recording, Timer Recording

etc.) WILL HAVE TO BE PERFORMED

W_[TH THE TV TUNED TO CHANNEL 3. (Be-

fore 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.)

_/iune

| TVto

L Ch. 4

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 PER-

FORMED WITH THE TV TUNED TO (.'3tA.N-

NEL 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 in Message

Center.)

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VCR Front Panel

VCR ._]{.DN7PANZ.]-C OMTR DIS

Cassette Loaded in VCR Symbol

Instant Record Selector

Channel Up/Down

Selector Buttons

On/Off Switch j

Cassette Loading

Compartment Appears When Clock Time is AM/PM

-- LeffJRight Channel Audio

Volume Level indicators

Tape Playback

Options

' L-AUDIO-R VIDEO

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Front Alternate Input

Audio/Video Jacks

(Behind Door)

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-- I

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r_ DEE/2 '_"-"-_ ' "....--"

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VCR Functions

Tape Recording Speed Selector Active Symbol

_" MENU

SEL QUIT

On-Screen Menus

SelecUAdjust Options

Message Center Window

(Displays anc Symbols Depend

on Particular VCR Function)

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

VCR Accessories

Remote Control

I_G_

Hookup Cable Audio/Video Cables

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REMOTE CONTROl MBR4275

Usiing Remote

Select VCR Mode,

aim at VCR.

Select CBL (CA'I'V) Mode,

aim at Cable Box.

Select TV Mode,

aim at "IV.

After installing batteries, the Remote resets itself to the follow-

ing Zenith brand codes codes: TV=I, and CA.BLE=I.

In Addition to Your VCR,

use Remote Control to

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-

mote Control Brand Codes page.

Write numbers in below.

"IN Code(s)

CABLE Cede(s)

1. Slide rnode switch to desired

VCRFI'V/Cable

On/Off Switch

Lift Door to Access

Additional Keys

Zeros Real-33me

"rape Counter, ----..._

Activates Memory

Operating Modes

Switch

Shows On-Screen

Menus

Press to show

previously

tuned Channel

.=;hows VCR

Status On-Screen

Flemole

Function Ught

Installing Batteries-

L Push in Tab,

Lift to RemovE.=

)

Direct Channel

and Programming

Entry

®®

®®®_

Shows VCR

//j Status On-Screen

Sound Control

_Acoesses VCR

Plus Recording

VCR Plus Setup

_Accesses

' _ Recording Start

.._ I_._ _-_ _Locations

_L_ ,_,,=,!t_ !Select and Adjust

On.Screen(lZ)

_(_ ] /Menu Options

Programs

Tape Brand Codes

__ Play/Record

Opt=ons

Channel

Selector

Sound Control

Press to Light

Playback Keys

Shuttle. Twist for Tape

Playback Options

Batteries are provide with

Remote but must be installed.

Match positive with positive

(+ with +), match negative

with negative (- with -).

mode ---TV or CBL (Cable).

2. Press anti hold down

PROGRAM.

Press the numbered keys for

your brand. (For example, press

1 for Zen,ith.) Release

PROGRAM, Code should be in-

stalled.

TV Mode

0-9 number keys, Channel

Up/Down a:ad Volume

Up/Down will be active.

Cable Mode

0-9 Numbered keys and !Enter

key will be active.

Notes: If batteries are removed

it may be m_.essary to repro-

gram 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 op-

erate another TV.

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REMOTE CONTROL MBR4275 BRAND' CODES

TV BRAND CODES

!NO.

"IV BRAND

iZENITH

tCENTURION, CURTIS-MATHIS, DAYTRON, GOLDSTAR, J. C. PENNY, SAMPO, NEC, MGA_flTSUBISHI,

SCOTT, SYLVANIA, WARDS, MAGNAVOX

CORONADO, EMF.RSON, GOLDSTAR, KMC, PHILCO, PORTLAND, SHARP, TEKNIKA, HITACHI, WARDS,

MAGNAVOX

SONY

RCA, GENERAL ELECTRIC

(PANASONIC, QUASAR, GENERAL ELECTRIC

TOSHIBA, SEARS

SANYO, FISHER, SEARS

CATV (CABLE/CONVERTER BOXES) BRAND CODES

-_>.IcArvBRAND

Z .NIr.,V,D OWA¥

_ oAK

i4 !OAK

[5 OAK

6 GEMINI, JERROLD, GI

7 GEMINI, SAMSUNG, SLMARK, TELEVIEW, STARGATE

8 ARCHER, CABLEVIEW, GLBRAND, PANASONIC, RCA, SAMSUNG, SLMARK, SPRUCER, TELEVIEW,

iSTARGATE

ARCHER, CABLEVIEW, CITIZEN, GLBRAND, PULSER, STARGATE, UNIKA

REALISTIC

i 11 REALISTIC

CURTIS, ATLANTA

!CURTIS, ATLANTA

.1-5 ,CURTIS, ATLANTA

16 VIEWSTAR, EAGLE, MAGNAVOX, PHILIPS

VIEWSTAR, EAGLE, MAGNAVOX, PHILIPS

VIEWSTAR, EAGLE, MAGNAVOX, PH[LIPS

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REMOTE CONTROL MBR4275

ADJUST, ADJ--Use', to change

options when programming.

CI_ANNEL-- Press tJ3p or bot-

tom of key to choose next or pre-

vious channel.

MENU-- Press to display on-

screen menus.

MUTE--Press to turn off

sound, press again to restore

sound.

CH MAP-- (Channel Map)

Press to begin channel mapping

procedure.

EI_I'ER-- Use to exit: any on-

screen menu, and Direct Chan-

nel Entry.

FLASHBACK-- Press to re-

turn to channel previously se-

lected with VCR Tuner.

F FWD-- (Fast Forward) Use

to advance tape.

FWD-- (Forward) Twist play-

back 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 Real-

Time Tape Counter.

Numbered Keys--Use to

choose channels or input pro-

gramming information.

POWER-- Use to turn VCR on

and off.

PLAY-- Press to begin playing

tape (playback).

PROGRAM-- Press to begin

brand code programming proce-

dure.

P/STILL-- (Pause/Still) Press

to freeze tape playback or re-

cord, press again to resume. Use

to activate playback Shuttle op-

tions.

QUIT/CC-- (Quit/Closed Cap-

tions) Use to exit any on-screen

menu, and to access Closed Cap-

tions (CaptionVision) if avail-

able on your TV.

KEY DESCRIPTION

RECORD-- Use to begin tape

recording.

REV-- (Reverse) Twist play-

back Shuttle in this direx'tion to

begin reverse tape movement.

REW-- (Rewind) Use to re-

wind taps.

SEARCH-- Use to access an In-

dex recording start location.

SELECT, SEL--Use to choose

options when programming.

SHUTTLE,-- Use for variable

speed For, yard/Reverse Play-

back options.

STOP--- Press to halt tape move-

ment.

TV/VCR SOURCE--Use to

choose source of TV picture

(VCR functions or TV Tuner.) ..

VCR CBL TV-- Slide to

choose operating mode for Re-

mote Control (VCR, Cable or

TV.)

VCR+--Press to begin VCR

plus recording.

VOLUME-- Use to increase or

decrease', sound level.

On-Screen and Remote Control Arrows

SEI.ECT

ADJUST_

C,D

SELECT

On Remote

€to select • !, to adjust

To exit press 'QUIT'

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i J1

I- IADj I

!"4/

On VCR

Note: Where arrows appear within on-screen

menus, use the keys shown to Select and Adjust options.

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REMOTE CONTROL MBR3370-02

Installing Batteries

Once batteries are in-

stalled, the Remote is

re_tdy to control VCR.

Using Remote Control

Sek_ctVCR Mode,

aim la VCR.

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S_:_ TV Mode, Seled CA'I'V Mode,

aJrn tt 1M aim at C.ab_ Box.

After installing batteries, the remote con-

trol resets itself to the following Zenith

brand codes: "1"V=101,VCR=201 and

CABLE=301.

In Additiion to Your VCR,

use Remol!e Control to

Operate Other Equipment

1. To progr;,un Remote to oper-

ate most remote controlled TVs

and cable boxes, look up your

units' brand code numbe:rs in Ta-

bles 1 or 3.

TV Code(s)

CABLE Code(s)

Program,

USea

small blunt

objectto

presskey

downwhen

programming

Not used

Sound

Controls

DirectChannel

and

Programming

Entry

Closed Captions

if available on

your'IV

LEDs Indicating

Operating Modes "FVNCR/CATV

On/Off

Mode

Selector

Key

VCR

Function

Keys

2. Press IVlODE several times to

choose (light) LED of mode you

desire to teach code to; TV or

CATV.

3. Press PRG for about 5 sec-

onds, with 2 small blunt ,object,

until the mode indicator you

chose lights

4. Key in your unit's brand code.

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 it

may be necessary to reprograrn

the Remote for proper brand

codes for your equipment.

2,,,4,-o 3-- 4

MBR3370-02 "TV, VCR AND CABLE DECODER

,Table 1. "IV Codes by Brand ITable 1. "IV Codes

iTV Brand Name Codes

iAdmiral 1116, 121

iAkai ! 104

IAmarf< !103, 146

IAOC i104

Bell & Howell 1121

iBroksonic t131, 136

ICandle !139

!Centurion 1119

iCitizen 1139

Contec !141

Coronado 1103

[Crown _,103

}Curtis Mathes

IiDaewoo

Daylron

Emerson

!Fisher

Funai TV/VCR

General

IElectric

IGoldstar

iGoldstar TV/VC R

iHitachi

tJ.C. Penney

JVC

KMC

IKTV

iLodgenet

!Logik

ILXl

i116, 119., 121

i149

1119

124. 131, 136,

103, 104. 123, 145

109, 118

!154

116, 106, 107,

1114, 117

!119, 103, 104, 147

i153

1102, 103, 129

i104'110'114'17,119

1125, 13R

,103

1103. 104

!121

i121

i133, 13Z I

iMagnavox 112, i0"3, 113,

1 i117, 119, 127,

i r128, 139 i

;stic 1121 _'

antz 1104.12() ,

IMegatron i146 i

Memorex i121 '

' _ I

iMG,_V'Mitsubishi }120, 10.4, 119, 1301

'Montgomery Ward 133, 103, 104,

[105, 113, 114,

j119,121,13o

NEC /104, 119 {

IPanasonic !107, 106

Philco 103, 104, 112, I

113, 139 I

Phi,ip. 1112,113 i

Pioneer /135 'I

Portland 1103

OPERATING CODES BY BRAND NAME

by Brand

TV Brand Name Codes

1Proscan !116

i 1Quasar i106, 107

!RCA 116, 104, 126

I IRealistic !105, 123, 124

iSampo !I 19

Samsung 1134, 103, 119, 141

1118, 108, 109,

,Scott 1119

ISears '103, 108, 109,

i 110, 111,118, 134

I !133, 137, 103,

!Sharp

;1105, 122,

.Signature 2000 103, 104, 10:,5,

;1113, 114, 119,

', !121, 130, 133

" iSoundesJgn i139

, iSony i151, 115

}Sylvania '112,113,117,

' _ .19, 127, 128, 139

!Tatung ! 106

Teknika 1124,103.113912,121.

!Teleren! i102, 121

'Toshiba 111, 110. 134

!Yorx 119

,Zenith 101,149

Zenrth TVNCR 1153, 154 i

Table 2. Zenith VCR Codes

Zenith VCRs Codes !

Zenith t201,224, 225, 229 ;

Zenith Laser Disk !245

Table 3. Cable Decoder

:Codes by Brand

Cable Decoder i

Brand Name ICodes

!Allegro i358

Gemini 1305, 331

}General 305,306

!Instrument

IHam/in !302, 303, 34.5

Jerro!d 307, 304, 308,

309, 310

Kale Vision I335

Macom i314, 321

Macom 322

Satellite l

Magnavox 1334

NSC 1335

Oak 1311,332, 342

Panasonic 1313, 320

iTable 3. Cable Decoder

iCodes by Brand

Cable Deccde- I

tBrand Name iCodes

!Paragon i333

I [L_,,RiLI I)

i Pi_ilips 347, 350, 352,

: _,,, 355

!Pioneer 315

i Regency 329

.bamsunq 335

iSciemdic 316,323, 336

Atlan[a

ISpr-'_cer 313

1 335;Standard

, C,.wRDo,q er:s

!STS Satel:,te 324

iTeleca_bcn -:C00 325

iTocom 317, 318

tTosh_ba 322

iTosh;ca 319

iSatelhle

iUnika 348

;Umversal 358

ViCec V¢a,_ ._49

V_ewstar 354, 355

Zenith 301,322, 327

Zenr, n Dra,_e 312, 330

iSatelhte

'Zenith HT-200) 353 I

:Zenizh Salelhl_ 328 I

: j

Notes: The MBR3370-02 re-

mote should operate most, but

not all, brands of IR (Infra-

Red) controlled TVs, cable

boxes and Zenith VCRs listed

above; see Tables 1, 2 and 3.

This remote control should oper-

ate most of the functions :for the

brands listed above. For func-

tions not available on this re-

mote, use ycur original remote

control.

221-782-05

REMOTE CONTROL

• /

C--- Feature not used.

ADJ (ADJUST Left/Right)-

Use: to modify on-screen menu

options and to adjust tape play-

back tracking.

MBR3370--02 KEY DESCPdP't' ONS

CC/QUIT-- Use to exit any on-

screen menu and to access

Closed Captions (CaptionVision)

or Text options if available on

TV.

CH MAP-- Press to begin

VCR Plus Recording Setup.

CHANNEL (Up/Down)-- Use

to change channels one at-a-time.

ENTERm Use for program-

ming on-screen menus. Press

chzxmel number(s) then ENTER

for direct channel entr3,.

F FWD (Fast Forward)-- Use

to advance tape rapidly.

MEMORY-- Use to zero Real-

Time tape counter or return tape

to M 0:00:00 position.

MEN-U-- Press to display on-

screen menu options.

FL,ASHBK (Flashback)-- Use

duFing tape playback to return to

previous VCR channel.

MODE-- Mode selector.

MUTE-- Press to turn off

sound, press again to restore.

Numbered keys_ Use to

choose channels and enter pro-

gramming information. Press

channel number(s), then ENTER

for direct channel entry.

PAUSE_ Use to pause tape

playback or record.

PLAY-- Use to begin tape play-

back.

POWER--Turns VCR on and

off. Turns VCR Timer On and

Off.

PRG---- Press to begin Remote

control Brand Code program-

ming.

RECORD--. Use to access re-

cord feature.

REIVEN"D_ Use to rewind tape

rapidly.

SEARCH-- Use to access re-

cording start locations.

SELECT (Up/Down)--Use to

choose on-screen menu options.

STOP_ Use to cancel VCR

functions, like tape playback or

record modes.

TV VCR CATV_ Mode indica-

tor lights.

TV/VCR SOURCE-- Use to

switch TV picture from VCR

tuner or playback to TV tuner.

VCR PLUS_ Press to begin

VCR Plus Recording procedure.

VOLUME--Use to increase/de-

crease sound level.

On-Screen and Remote Control Arrows

On Remote \

_, to select • l, to adjust

To exit press 'QUIT'

t I SEt.

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 :B

I II II III

Overview: VCR Features On-Screen Menus and Submenus

To set up VCR features see following pages.

Perform steps in order as instructed, 1, 2, 3, etc.,

to set up each feature.

The example below shows how to use Remote Con-

trol to access on-screen menus.

Press 3IE,_ to access on-screen menus.

Use up/down/left/right an:ov,'s to select rand adjust

VCR options.

Press

,_.IENU (:::;LOCK

(To Set

k/CR Clock)

'-".1--"_

CLOCK TIMER SETUP AUDIO

> to select

"MENU" to adjust

To exit press 'QUIT'

Use

Remote Control

Use to choose

and modify options

MEI',!U QUIT/CC

O o

SELECT

ADJUST i@) ADJUST

SELECT

ADJUST

TIMER

(To Timer

Record a Program)

SETUP

(']b Personalize

On--Screen Menus)

AUDIO

('To Specify

S e,tln d Dl-_,,l_ _.... 4

Options)

VCR FEATLIRES SETLIP/Step B

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 pic-

ture.

TV/VCR SOURCE Switch on remote control set at

VCR. (VCR symbol appears in VCR Message Cen-

ter window.)

Features Setup Requirements with a Cable Box.

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 pic-

ture. VCR tuned to Cable Box output channel num-

ber 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6.

TV/VCR SOURCE Switch on ::emote control set at

VCR. (VCR symbol appears in VCR Message Cen-

ter window.)

(Optional Language Select) Specifying Spanish for On-Screen Menus

1 2 3 4 5

POWER MENU

AUTOCHANNEL

TUNINGBAND

CH.ADD/DEL

SOURCESELECT

ON-SCREENDISPLAY

_-LANGUAGESELECT

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To e)a'__'ourr

ADJUST

@QUIT/CC

Step 1. Turn VCR on.

Step 2. Press MENU. Press ADJUST Left/Right

repeatedly to choose SETUP, press MENU.

Step 3. Press SELECT down arrow repeatedly to

choose LANGUAGE SELECT.

Step 4. Press ADJUS'r Left/Right to choose

Spanish.

Step 5. Press QUIT When finished.

Specifying Tuning Band .... "iV or CATV

To Select English Menus

Step 1. Turn VCR on.

Step 2. Press MENU. Press ADJUST Left/Right

repeatedly to choose PRE, press MENU.

Step 3. Press SELECT down arrow repeatedly to

choose IDIOMA.

Step 4; Press ADJUST LefVRight to choose

INGLES.

Step 5. Press QUIT when finiLshed.

123 4 5

POWER MENU

AUTOCHANNEL

_'TUNINGBAND

CH.AOD/DEL

SOURCESELECT

ON-SCREENDISPLAY

LANGUAGESELECT

€to =ww4ct4_. to _jt,tst

To e_ _'(XIIT'

ADJUST QUIT/CC

Step 1. Turn VCR on

Step 2. Press MENU. Press ADJUST Left!Right

repeatedly to select SETUP, press MENU.

Step 3. Use SELECT Up/Down arrows to choose

TUNING BAND.

Step 4. Use ADJUST LeftfRight arrows tochoose

TV, for an antenna, or CA'IW if you subscribe to

cable service.

Step 5. Press QUIT when finished.

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VCR FEATURES SETUP/Step B

Using Auto Channel (Search), VCR saves available channels In memory

1 2 3 4 5

POWER MENU

),AUTOCHANNEL

TUNINGBAND

CH.ADD/DEL

SOURCESELECT

ON-SCREENDISPLAY

LANGUAGESELECT

€to=el_ ,D,to=Klju_

Toe_dt_ 'QUIT'

ADJUST QUIT/CC

Step 1. Turn VCR on.

Step 2. Press MENU. Press ADJUST Left/Right

retx_atedly to choose SETUP, press MENU.

Step 3. Use SELECT Up/Down arrows to choose

AUTO CHANNEL.

Step 4. Press ADJUST to begin search,

Step 5. Press QUIT when search is finished

(Optional) Using Channel Scan Add or Delete Procedure

123 45

POWER MENU

AUTOCHANNEL

TUNINGBAND

3,CH.ADO/DEL

SOURCESELECT

ON-SCREENDISPLAY

LANGUAGESELECT

_ to =_wecl <D,to adjusl

To e._dtixma '(_Jrl"

ADJUST

@QUIT/CC

Step 1. Turn VCR on.

Step 2. Press MENU. Press ADJUST Left/Right

rep,eatedly to choose SETUP, press MENU.

Step 3. Press SELECT Up/Down arrows to

ch¢_)se CH ADD/DEL.

Step 4. Use numbered keys to choose channels and

ADJUST Left/Right to choose ADD or DEL.

Step 5. Press QUIT when fi:aished.

7.ATI3 S 5ZTHPiStep Bi

Setting The VCR Clock

12 3 4 5 8

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;,a,QNIE :JA,_;UARY

DAY :10 TUE

YEAR :1996

TIME :12:00FM

ere r,_ct 41)10 adJt._l

To e:dt Oress 'QUIT'

MENd CUR CC

SELECT

),:3..L,ST "q--" _';5,r

.EL..T

Use to choose

and modify options

QUIT/C:C

Step 1. Turn VCR on.

Step 2. Press MENU.

Step 3. Press MENU.

Step 4--5. Use SELECT Up/Down arrows and AD-

JLIST Left/Right arrows to choose and specify cur-

rent time. For example: Use SELECT Up/Down

arrows to choose MONTH position, use ADJUST

Left/Right m-_rows to choose current month, JANU-

ARY, FEBRUARY, MARCH etc. Use SELECT

Up/Down arrows to choose DAY position, use AD-

JUST Left/Right arrows :o choose current date.

Use SELECT Up/Down arl:ows to choose TIME

position. Use :numbered keys or ADJUST

Left/Right to choose currenl: time and AM or PM

as appropriate etc.

Step 6. Press QUIT when finished.

Note: This VCR can automatically adjust the clock

for Daylight Savings Time.

Setting Other Menu Options

Use the following method to choose and specify on-

screen menu options for your particular VCR.

Step 1. Turn VCR on.

Step 2. Press MENU. Press ADJUST Left/Right

repeatedly to choose desired on-screen option from

the; CLOCK, TIMER, SETUP or AUDIO menus.

Use SELECT and ADJUST keys to modify de-

sired options.

c,,,_ 3. r_.... _, ,,'rwhen fir,ished.

All features listed below may not be available on

your VCR. Check the VCR Features listed for

your particular VCR.

See ADDITIONAL £NFORMATION for descrip-

tions of the following features.

On-Screen Display

--O_Off

Special Menu

--Auto Clock Set (On/Off Adjustment)

--Auto Daylight Savings (On/Off Adjustment)

(For thess options only, press MENU to show

Main Menu. Press 4567 to access Special Menu.

Press QUIT when finished.)

Audio Record Mode

--Stereo/Monaural/2nd Audio

Audio Playback Mode

--Hi-FiYNormal

Aux Channel

--Using Accessory Components

Source Select

--Tuner/Aux

_6,_ 4-- 4

Ycur VCR is ,controlled by both the remote control

and the buttons on the VCR. Some VCR functions

can be initiated by both units, but mostly the remote.

control must te used.

D]SPLAY5

Notes: For all operations botL1the VCR mad TV

power should be ON. To control the VCR, the re-

mote control should be in VCR mode.

VCR On-Screen Display

STOP

VCR CH 11-

Stereo-

15 Mort a

7:17 AM M 1:35:45

\ I ...,

The VCR On-Screen Display appears on the TV

screen when a VCR function starts, like changing a

ch;mnel or selecting a different VCR mode. For ex-

ample, pressing STOP while VCR is in PLAY

mcxJe.

Press ENTER to show VCR On-Screen Display on

TV screen.

Press ENTER again to leave Real-Time Tape

Counter position display on TV screen.

f _, f

Channel Selected with VCR "Tuner

Audio Mode of Broadcast

Current VCR Mode

VCR Recording Tape Speed

Current Date/'lqme Set on Clock

Real-Time Tape Counter

(Tape Position HoursiMinute-_#S econds)

Memory Feature is On

Note:

If the VCR On-Screen Disptay does not appear on

your TV screen, do the following:

Step 1. Press MENU. Press ADdUST repeatedly

to choose SE'T'UP, press MF_.NqJ.

Step 2. Use SELECT Up/1-)own arrows to choose

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY.

Step 3. Use ADJUST Left/Right arrows to specify

ON.

Step 4. Press QUIT.

M-01:35:45 REM 1:35

Press ENTER a third time to leave Tape Time Re-

maining display on TV screen. (REM indicates the

time left on the video tape in the VCR_I:35

means one hour and thirty-five minutes are left on

the video ta_'..)

Press ENTER repeatedly to remove all displays.

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NtESSAGE CENTER DIISPLA S

VCR Message Center and On-Screen Displays

/ iL L/.-./_I AMpM

The current function of the VCR is detailed on the

TV screen and in the VCR Message Center/Clock

area of the VCR.

Information displayed in the VCR Message Center

will depend on the VCR function. If the Clock dis-

plays SET CLOCK then there has been a power

failure, or the power cord has been disconnected.

Yoga may have., to reprogram the VCR.

Clock/Message Center - As a VCR function

starts, the VCR Message Center displays the func-

tion. For example, when you press REW, (rewind)

the VCR Message Center will read REWIND and

the VCR On-.Screen Display, which appears on the

TV screen, will briefly show REWEYD. Clock re-

mains on even while VCR is off.

Setup Messages

SET CLOCK -- VCR Clock has not been set.

Press MENU twice, follow-screen instructions.

Tuner Messages

HELLO -- VCR has been turned on.

ADDED 3 -- Channel 3 has been added.

DELETED 7-- Channel 7 has been deleted.

CHANNEL --VCR tuned to Channel _.

AUX -- Equipment connected to VCR

L-AUDIO-R/VIDEO IN is being played

through VCR.

Playback Messages

PLAY -- Tape is playing at normal playback

speed.

PLAY2X --'rape is advancing at twice normal

playback ,;peed.

-PLAY3X -- Tape is reversing at three times

normal playback speed.

AUTO TRACK -- VCR is adjusting tracking.

STOP --VCR is in Stop mode.

FF3VD -- (Fast Forward) Tape is advancing

rapidly.

REW -- (Rewind) Tape is rewinding rapidly.

F3,VI) SEARCH -- Tape is advancing rapidly in

Playback mode.

REV SEARCH -- Tape is reversing rapidly in

Playback mode.

STILL -- Playback mode has halted on one frame.

SLOW -- Playback mode speed has been reduced.

Record Messages

REC AUX -- (Recording AUX Channe]L) VCR is

recording the signal sent by the system component

connected to VCR L-Audio-R/Video In front or

rear jacks.

REC CH --VCR is recording Channel_.

RECORDING 1 -- VCR is recording first Timer

Recording assignment.

REC PAUSE --- Record racde has halted.

TAPING DONE -- All Timer Recording

assignments have been completed.

TI3,IER SET --- VCR is in 'rimer mode.

INDEX MARK -- VCR is marking the start

location of a recording.

MONO -- VCR is receiving a Mono audio signal.

ST/2nd AUDIO --. VCR is receiving Stereo and

2nd Audio monaural audio signals.

STEREO -- VCR is receixing a Stereo audio

signal.

NO TAPE TAB -- Can't record, Cassette Safety

Tab is missing. Paste tat:e over safety tab hole.

NO CASSETTE -- No cas,;ette in VCR.

Tape Transport Messages

EJECT -- VC,R is ejecting tape.

ERROR -- See authoriz_:t Zenith dealer.

Operating Indicators

(_) A cassette tape is loaded in the VCR.

VCR functions a:re active.

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WATCH]N6 TV (TV An±enna ]In'Zonnec± ons)

OPOWER I ISTOP

•EJECT

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I• PLAY

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Note: This setup (Antenna In TV Connections) requires that the TV be tuned to the same channel

that the VCR Ch3-4 Switch is set at, either Channel 3 or 4.

There are three tuning options available to you for selecting channels

to watch on your TV. You can use the TV tuner, the VCR tuner, or

the: cable box itself (if you have a cable box.) (See Service Informa-

tion chapter for System Operation Chart.)

"iA! Tuning

1. Turn TV and VCR on.

2. Switch Remote to VCR mode.

3. Switch TV/VCR SOURCE to TV, to turn off VCR indicator

in VCR Message Center.

4. Switch Remote to TV mode. Select channels with Remote or

TV controls. Note: Remote will operate most Zenith TVs.

VCR Tuning

1. Turn TV and VCR on, tune TV to Channel 3.

9 Switch D.... ,,_ ,,, vP_ mode

ib,=l l_,_lllt_..tl, lb./ _%J • %....J.'tb. .

3. Switch TV/VCR SOURCE to VCR, ¥CR indicator appears

in VCR Message Center.

4. Select desired channel with Remote or VCR Channel

Up/Down.

Cable Box Tuning

1. Turn TV, VCR and cable box on, tune TV to Channel 3.

2. Switch Remote to ¥CR mode. Tune VCR to your cable box

output channel number; 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6.

3. Switch TV/VCR SOURCE to VCR, YCR indicator appears

in VCR Message Center.

4. Tune cable box to desired channel number.

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WATCHING TV (TV Audio/Video in Connections)

•POWER • STOP

• EJECT

IL-AUDIO-_ VIDEO

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Note: This setup (Audio/Video In TV Connections) requires that the TV use tile AudiolVideo In jacks

as the source of the TV picture.

There are three tuning options available to you for selecting channels

to ';catch on your stereo TV. You can use the TV tuner, the VCR

tuner, or the cable box itself (if you have a cable box). To hear ste-

reo sound, use TV Audio/Video In as the source for the TV picture.

(See Service Information chapter for System Operation Chart.)

TV Tuning

Follow instructions on previous page for TV viewing.

VC:R Tuning

(Requires Audio/Video In jacks on TV)

1. Turn TV and VCR on, set TV to Audio/Video In source.

2. Switch Remote to VCR mode.

3. Select desired channel with Remote or VCR Channel

Up/Down.

Cable Box Tuning

1. Turn TV, VCR and cable box on, set TV to Audio/Video In

Source.

2. Switch Remote to VCR mode. Tune VCR to your cable box

output channel number; 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6.

3. Tune cable box to desired channel number.

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QPOWER -'1 STOP

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1. Press POWER to turn VCR on,

or insert a prerecorded VHS cassette tape.

2. Press PLAY.

!Recordinq/Playing Tapes Times

!Cassette Len_h (staSP,,dard EP

[Play) [(Extended Play)

!T-30 30 Minutes II Hour, 30 Minutes

!T4i0 1 Hour i3 Hours

IT-120 22Hours i6 Hours

T-t60 Hours, 40 Minutes 8 Hours

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Cassei_e_h__

Safety Tab -__)

Auto Playback System

If the Cassette Safety Tab has

been removed, the VCR will be-

gin to play the tape automat-

ically. (A Rental tape will often

have the Safety Tab removed.)

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Options

A. Press STOP to stop playing tape.

B. Press EJECT to eject tape.

C. Real-Time Tape Counter

Press either ENTER key two times to leave the Real-Time

Tape Counter display on the TV screen, press ENTER repeat-

edly to remove all displays.

(1:35:28= 1 hour, 35 minutes and 28 seconds).

The counter resetsto 0:00:00 when you insert a tape or when

a tape is rewound to its beginning.

PLAYING TAPES (Playback. Options)

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Use these controls

Playing Tapes Options

(S(_ Remote Control and Additional Information Sections)

A. Pause Forward/Reverse Slow Motion Video

(While in Play mode) Press PAUSE twice, follow on-screen

instructions for slow motion. Press PLAY to resume playing

tape.

B.. Tape Rewind/Fast Forward

(While in Stop mode) Press and release REW or FFWD.

Press STOP when tape reaches desired location.

C. Reverse/Forward Search

(While in Play mode) Press and release REW or FFWD, and[

hold down REW or F FWD for Jet Search. Press PLAY to

resume playing tape.

D. Tracking Adjustment Auto/Manual

Your Zenith VCR automatically adjusts tracking when you

play a tape. If, however, the tape was recorded on a different

VCR, streaks (video noise) may appear. While the tape is

playing, press and hold down ADJUST, ADd (Left/Right) to

manually adjust the tracking.

E. Index Search

At the s_:art of each recording an Index mark is inserted on

the tape. Press SEARCH, then the number of the marks (1,

2, 3 etc.) that need to be passed to reach your desired

recording start location, then press F FWD or REW as

appropriate. Or, rewind the tape to the beginning and press

the number of marks from the beginning of the tape that will

get you to your recording start location, then press F FWD,

the VCR advances the tape to that location and begins play-

back.

F. Memory

Use to :zero Real-Time Tape Counter or turn on Memory

feature. When Memory is active, tape (when rewound) will

stop at the M 0:00:00 position.

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Use these controls

Playback Shuttle Options

_-_ Reverse Pause/Still Forward ,_)_

-Slow

-Play \

-PlayX3 --\, \

REV Search \ , \\

RI=V Jet Search "" "" \ ',

"\, \ .

Slow

Play

PlayX2

FWD Search

/FWD Jet Search

Press PISTILL for Pause mode.

Twist Shuttle toward FWI) to advance the tape frame-by-frame.

Twist Shuttle toward REV to reverse the tape frame-by-frame. How

far you twist :rod hold the Shuttle determines the speed at which the

tape will move, as indicated above. Release Shuttle to resume

Pause/Still m(xle. Press PLAY to resume normal Playback speed.

Notes

•Not all the speeds shown will be displayed as they are sel_ted in

the VCR Message Center or on the VCR On-Screen Display.

• In Reverse: Shuttle mode, some video noise may be present.

• Tapes recorded at SP (Standard Play) speed will playback better in

Shuttle mode than tapes recorded at EP (Extended Play) speed.

Use _

these

controls "\

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Recording What You See on Your "iV Screen

1. Turn TV and VCR on, insert a VHS cassette tape.

2. Tune VCP, to channel you wish to record.

3. Press REClITR or RECORD. Recording will continue until

end of tape or until you cancel Record. Each press of

REC/ITR or RECORD will increase recording time 30 min-

utes. Press SP/EP to choose recording speed. (See Playing

Tapes for Recording/Playing Tapes Times Chart.)

RE-CORD and REC/ITR Recording Times i

Presses j On-Screen Display ! Recording Time I

:1 I 12:20 (Current Time) Until end of tape i

2 i 0:30 { 30 Minutes ;

3 ! 1:00 !60 Minutes ;

4 _ 1:30 1 Hour 30 Minutes

5-10 t Etc. until Record time 4 Hours Maximum

J! reaches 4:00

Recording Options

A. Press STOP to stop recording. Press EJECT to eject tape.

B. Press R EW to rewind tape.

C. Press P/STILL to momentarily cease recording.

Note: Pause mode only works with the first press of RE-

,CORD or REC/ITR. Once a recording time is selected,

,:,second and third presses etc. of RECORD or REC/ITR)

:Pause mode will not be available.

,@POWER ,",,4STOP

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Use these buttons

Recording While You Are Away (VCR turned off)

1. TV and VCR on. Insert a VHS cassette tape.

2. Set Remote to VCR mode.

3. Press MENU, use ADJUST Left/Right to select TIMER,

press MENU. Enter information for programs 1, 2, 3, etc.

Use SELECT, SEk UplDown, ADJUST, ADd LeftlRight

and numbered keys to key-in programming information.

4. Press QUIT when finished, press POWER to turn VCR off

and set VCR into Timer Recording mode.

Note: While VCR is operating in Timer mode it cannot be operated

manually. If needed, press POWER to release VCR from Timer

mc_e.

Timer Recording Options

Once-- will record a broadcast one time.

Weekly-- will record a broadcast one time each --'-

Daily- will :record a broadcast, one time each day, Monday through

Friday.

Capability --- Timer can be programmed to record eight different

events.

Use

these --

keys

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SEL]

QUIT

Recording Programs with a Cable Box (VCR turned on)

1. Turn TV and VCR on, tune VCR to cable/converter box

output rhannel; 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6.

2. Turn cable/converter box on, tune to channel you wish to

record and leave on.

3. Insert a VHS cassette tape.

4. Press and hold REC-ITR or RECORD until RECORD ap-

pears in VCR Message Center. Recording will continue until

end of 1tapeor until you cancel Record mode. Press REC-iTR

or RECORD repeatedly to specify additional recording time.

Each press of REC/ITR or RECORD will increase recording

time 30 minutes. (See Instant Recording.)

Note: Recording Speed will be SP, press SP/EP to select EP,

Extended Play. (See RecordinglPlaying Tapes Times Chart

page 7-1.)

Options

A. Press STOP to stop recording. Press EJECT to eject tape.

B. Press REW to rewind tape.

C. Press P/STILL to momentarily cease recording.

Note: Pause mode only works for the first press of RECORD

or REC/ITR. Once a recording time is selected, (second and

third presses etc., of RECORD or REC/ITR) Pause mode will

not be available.

Recording/Viewing Options

You can onl)t watch what you are recording. Contact your cable com-

pany for then- viewing-while-recording options.

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/:'/S_LL STOP taE_ _

LUME CHANNEL

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•_i_IER _{©_...]NG W_TH A CA]BLE BOX

Timer Recording Cable Programming (VCR turned off)

1. TV on, VCR on, tune VCR to cable/converter box output

channel; 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6.

2. Cable/converter box on, tune to channel you wish to record

and leave on.

3. Insert a VHS cassette tape.

4. Press MENU, select TIMER, enter information for programs

1, 2, etc. (Use Select, Adjust and numbered keys.)

5. Press QUIT when finished. Press POWER to turn VCR off

and set VCR into Timer Recording mode. (See Timer Record-

ing.)

Selecting Programs to Record

Number of Recording PROGRAM 1 When Highlighted,

Month of First Press ADJ Io Choose

Recording DAY Program 2

START

Day of STOP Selected Mode

Recording (Timer)

Start Time of

First Recording ./ .//

Stop -time of .--/" /./

First Recording / /

Channel cf // /

First Recording ji /

ae,_ording ./ /

Sp_.ed of /

Fir.';t Recording///

Frequency of /

Racording

SPEED

to select

SELECT

ILDJ_T_ _ADJIJST

_?----_

03D

SELECT

Selected Option

Q ® @ Use to

® ® ® Choose

Q ® ® Options

Note: While VCR is operating in Timer mode it cannot be operated

manually. If needed, press POWER to release VCR from Timer

mode.

Recording/Viewing Options

You can on] 7 watch what you are recording. Contact your cable com-

pany for their viewing one channel, while recording a different chan-

nel options.

Timer Recording Options

Once-- will record a broadcast one time.

Weeklym wil[ record a broadcast one time each week.

Daily-- will record a broadcast, one time each day, Monday through

Friday.

Capability_ 'Timer can be programmed to record eight different

eve';Its.

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VCR PLUS RECORDING

Recording VCR Plus Coded Programs (VCR turned off)

1. TV and VCR on.

2. ;Set Remote to VCR mode.

Insert a VHS cassette tape.

Press VCR+, follow on-screen instructions.

Key-in VCR PlusCode from local TV program guide, etc.

5. ]Press QUIT when finished. Press POWER to turn VCR off

until recording time.

Notes: The VCR Plus Recording Setup in the next section must be

completed before you can record using the VCR Plus feature.

While VCR is operating in Timer Recording mode it cannot be oper-

ated manually. If needed, press POWER to release VCR from

Timer Recording mode.

Timer Recording Options

Once-- will record a broadcast one time.

Weekly-- will record a broadcast one time each week.

Daily-- will record a broadcast, one time each day, Monday through

Friday.

Capability _ Timer can be programmed to record eight different

events.

To find out which publications in your area carry the

PlusC,ode- numbers, please call 1-800-2584-827.

VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corp.

VCR Plus+ system Is manufactured under license from

Gem:star Development Corp.

VCR Plus+ et PlusCode sont des marques de Gemstar Development Corp.

Le syst_me VCR Plus+ est fabriqu6 sous licence de

Gemstar Development Corporation.

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Recording VCR Plus Coded Programs (VCR turned off)

1. TV, VCR and cable box on.

(VRC4165/VRC4265HF tune cable box to ctlannel you wish

to record.)

2, Set Remote to VCR mode.

3. Insert a VHS cassette tape.

4. Press VCR+, follow on-screen instructions.

Key-in PlusCode from local TV program guide, etc.

5. Press QUIT when finished. Press POWER to turn VCR off

until recording time.

Notes: The VCR Plus Recording Setup in the next section must be

completed before you can record using the VCR Plus feature.

While VCR is operating in Timer Recording mode it cannot be oper-

ated manual],y. If needed, press POWER to release VCR from

Timer Recording mode.

Timer Recording Options

Once-- will record a broadcast one time.

Weetdy-- will record a broadcast one time each week.

Dailyn will record a broadcast, one time each day, Monday through

Friday.

Capability --- Timer can be programmed to record eight different

events.

To find out which publications in your area carry the

PlusCode- numbers, please call 1-800-2584-827.

VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corp.

VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from

Gemstar Development Corp.

VCR Plus+ et PlusCode sont des marques de Gemstar Development Corp.

Le syst_me VC,R Plus+ est tabriqu_ sous licence de

Gemstar Development Corporation.

...... 11 __'}

VCR PLHS RECORDING SETHP/Ste:p C

III

Preliminary Setup, Outside Antenna

m Do Auto Channel Search procedure.

-- Clock must be set to correct time.

Source Select must be set to Tuner.

-- Tuning Band must be set to TV.

-- VCR, and TV must be turned On.

TV/VCR SOURCE set to VCR (VCR appears

in Message Center.)

"IV on and tuned to Channel 3, or TV

Audio/Video In as the source of the TV picture,

as appropriate.

1. Complete C.hannel Mapping Worksheet.

See page 12-4

2. Press CH MAP to begin VCR Plus Setup,

follow on-screen instruction:;.

Preliminary Setup, Cable Service without a Cable Box

-- Do Auto Channel Search procedure.

Clock must be set to correct time.

Source Select must be set to Tuner.

-- Tuning Band must be set to CATV.

VCR, and TV must be turned On.

-- TV/VCR SOURCE set to VCR (VCR appears

in Message Center.)

-- TV on and tuned to Channel 3, or TV

Audio/Video In as the source of the TV picture,

as appropriate.

1. Complete C.hannel Mapping Worksheet.

See page 12--4

2. Press CH MAP to begfi_ VCR Plus Setup,

follow on-screen instructions.

12D1

VCR PLUS RECO ING SEeP/Step C

Preliminary Setup, Cable Service with a Cable Box

Cable Box [--J

Tunes to

Channel 19

IR (Infra Red)

Signal Path

from VCR

to Cable Box

Wall, Window

or any

Reflective

Surface to

Bounce IR

SignaLs to

Cable Box

_ .qlC_

13o Auto Channel Search procedure.

Clock must be set to correct time.

Source Select must be set to Tuner.

Tuning Bax_d must be set to CATV.

VCR, cable box and TV must be turned On.

w TV/VCR SOURCE set to VCR (VCR appears

in Message', Center.)

_.W on and tuned to Channel 3, or TV

Audio/Video In as the source of the TV picture,

:as approprSate.

VCR tuned to cable box output channel number:

2, 3, 4, 5 or 6.

Cab!e box must be connected to VCR ANT IN

ChNFROM ANT).

IR 0nfra Red) Signal path from the VCR to the

cable box must be unobstructed.

Write In:

Cable Box Output Channel Number

"Mt:'R" Number(s)

1. For the Cable Box Test

Get the following information and enter in appropri-

ate spaces below.

Cable Box Output Channel Number.

May be printed in cable box owner's manual or on

cable box. If not, call cable: company for number;

2, 3, 4, 5 or 6.

"MFR" Number.

A series of numbers for your particular cable box.

If the first number does not work, try all the others

in sequence. See page 12-3.

2. Complete VCR Plus Channel Mapping Work-

sheet.

See page 12--4

Press CH MAP to begin VCR Plus Setup,

follow on-screen instructions.

If cable box test is successful, the cable box will

tune to Channel 19 as shown above.

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VCR PLUS RECORDINGSETUP/Step C

MFR Numbers List

Arc:her :1, 29, 42, 44, 76

Cabletenna :29

Cableview :42, 44, 63

Century :44

Citizen :30, 42, 44, 52

Cu,'tis :8, 9, 56, 61

Diamond :29, 44, 76

Drake :37, 67, 71

Eagle :13, 20, 21, 22, 23, 25, 58, 62

Eastern :28

General Electric :57

General Instrurnents :1, 2, 3, 4, 34, 55, 75, 83

GC Electronics :42, 44, 63

Gemini :4, 30

Gerrard "44

Hamlin :14, 15, 28, 41

Hitachi :31, 79, 80

Jerrold :1, 2, 3, 4, 34, 55, 75, 83

Jerrold Starcom :1, 3, 4, 55

Macom :31, 79, 80

Maganavox :13, 20, 21, 22, 23, 25, 26

Matsushita :16

Movietime :32, 38, 39, 40, 60

NSC :32, 38, 39, 40

Oak/Oak Sigma :10, 11, 12, 13, 46, 47

Panasonic :6, 16, 17

Philips :13, 20, 21, 23, 24

Pioneer :5, 6, 78

Pulser :42, 44

Qtlest :78

RCA :6, 16, 17

Realistic :44, 51, 53

Recoton :44

Regal :14, 23, 41

Regency :28

Rembrandt :29, 32, 42, 44, 60

SL Marx :4, 6, 42, 78

Salora :68, 7"2

Samsung :4, 6, 32, 42, 78

Scientific Atlanta :8, 9, 56, 61

Sheritech :27

Signal :26

Sprucer :6, 16, '17

Stargate :4, 6, 42, 44, 78

Starquest :6

Sylvania : 19

Teknika :54, 74

Telecaption :77

Teleview :4, 6, 40, 42, 78

Texscan :18, 19

Tocom :1, 33, :34, 42, 48, 49, 73

Toshiba :36, 66, 70

Uniden Satellite :65, 69

Unika :29, 42, 44, 76

Universal :42, 43, 44, 52, 621, 82

Videoway :7, 45, 50, 59

Vid Tech :64

Vidter :64

Viewstar :13, 20, 21, 22, 23,

25, 40, 58, 62

Zenith :7, 23, 45, 50, 59

All other cable/converter boxes use: 99

New MFR Numbers

The MFR Numbers List is a current listing of all

available MFR numbers to date. If your cable/con-

verter box does not tune to Channel 19, perhaps a

ne.wly createA MFR number will work, that has not

yet been published. In this case, try entering all

MFR numbers starting with number 1 and continue

through MFR number 83, to see if the cable box

will tune to Channel 19, and leave Channel 19 re-

main selectext.

Note:

If the system test is not successful, enter 99 as the

MT:R number. If the system test is not successful,

Channel Mapping E'x:ample

I Channel Map

Cable Ch VCR+ Oh

Before Channel

Mapping

Channel Map

Cable Ch VCFI_ Cih

C_r'_ Mapping

for MAX

then the VCR cannot conta'ol the cable box func-

tions. You will have to turn on the cable box and

tune the charmels manually for each recording. (Ch

Review is not available with MFR No. 99.)

_12 _ 3

VCR Plus Channel Mapping Worksheet

Oable Company Assigned, and VCR Plus+ TV Channel Numbers

fer Your Local Broadcast Area

On the worksheet below, write in (with a pencil)

each channel number that you receive these net-

work's programming over. Write in the channel

number. Wimn Channel Mapping the VCR for

your local broadcast area, you would enter the

VCR Plus+ channel number on the same line that

corresponds to the channel number you receive

these programs over. In the example shown on the

previous page, a cable subscriber receives MAX

on Channel 16. So, when channel mapping, the sub-

scriber would enter 45 (for MAX) under the VCR

Plus+ Ch column on the same line as Channel 16,

as shown. Use your cable company's TV guide for

reference.

In this column, write In VCR Plus+ Channel

the channel numbers Numbers

you recetve these

networks on.

Over-the-Air Broadcast TV Channels VHF/UHF

GBS

NBG

ABG

-_13s I

-_'3s !

Cable Network'IV Channels CATV

A&E i 39

AMC 35

BRAV 54

_,'_c 19

_c_ i 42

OM I 21

[C-SPAN I

[(£ATELITE) I

DIS 53

DISC 137

ENC t 70

ESPN 34

F.AM i47

HBO 33

LIFE 46

In this column, write In VCR Plus4. Channel

the channe',l numbers Numbers

iyou receive these

_networks on.

, Cable Network TV Channels CATV Continued

i MA× [

i_' itMTV .l 48

!!_iSHOW 41

, SC i 5!)

TBS t 43

I 51

TLC

TMC 58

! TNN 49

1 TNT 52

;i :b

::_USA 44

i VH-I 62

:,t

WWOR 61)

I Note: Some of the VCR Plus+ numbers may vary

in your particular broadcast area. Consult your TV

;I guide; make any necessary additions or deletions.

! ;i t

i =

_,_ 12 -- 4

ADD T]ONAL ]N OR ]AT ON

AUX Channel (Use to Play or Record from Accessory System Components)

(Connected to the VCR Audio/Video In Jacks)

Step 1. Press MENU. Press ADJUST Left/Right

r,_F_,,_dlv_,_._ -. t,-,._choose _--£_TTTP-__ press MENU.

Step 2. Use SELECT Up/Down to choose

SOUR CE S ELECT.

Step 3. Use ADJUST Left!Right to specify AUX.

This sets up the VCR to receive the signal from the

system component (Video Disk Player, Hi-Fi Ste-

rex), TV, Video Camera, Camcorder another VCR

etc.,) connected to the VCR AUDIO/VIDEO IN

(Rear or Front) connection jacks.

Note: When finished with the AUX char_nel, use

the previously described method to choose

TUNER.

AUX Channel Direct Access

Another method of choosing the AUX channel is to

use CHANNEL Up/Down. The AUX Channe!, is

the lowesffhighest number in the channel scan.

When you wish to return to normal VCR opera-

tion, simply use CHANNEL up/down to choose a

different channel.

Index Search (Use to access each recorded

Each time a recording starts, the VCR marks that

location with an index mark; Index i, Index 2, In-

dex 3, etc. These locations can then be accessed by

using the Search mode. (From the Stop or Play

mcxte) Press SEARCH to begin Index Search

mcxte.

segment's beginning)

For example, :rewind the tape to the beginning.

Press SEARCH. To advance the tape to Index loca-

tion three, follow on-screen instructions, then press

3. The tape will move to recording start Index loca-

tion 3 and start playback. Note: This feature only

works with tapes recorded on this VCR.

Real-Time Tape Counter

The Real-Time Tape Counter will only count re-

corded segments on VHS cassette tapes. If the on-

screen tape counter stops at a location while the

tape is moving, then the recorded segments have

ended and blank segments are being passed over at

that location on the tape; the Real-Time Tape

Counter will not count the blank (unrecorded) seg-

ments of a tape.

MEMORY-- Press while a tape is being played or

recorded, to zero the Real-time tape counter. If

you activate the Counter Memory feature, the VCR

will automatically stop at the M 0:00:00 position

when the tape is rewound.

Special Menu

_AUTO CLOCK SET On/Off.

_AUTO DAYLIGHT SAVINGS Adjustment

On/Off.

Step 1. Press MENU to place VCR Main Menu on

TV screen.

Step 2. Press 4567 to access the Special Menu.

Use SELECT and ADJUST keys to choose and

specify:

Auto Clock Set On-- VCR will automatically set

the clock.

Auto Daylight Savings A(justment On-- VCR wiU

automatically :adjust the VCP.. clock for Daylight

savings time.

Press QUIT when finished.

Note: Choose one option .--Auto Clock Set and

Auto Daylight Savings cannot be active at the same

time.

Auto Tape Recording Speed Switching

While recording in SP (Standard Play) mode, if the

VCR detects a shortage of tape necessary to com-

plete the recording in SP mode it will automatically

switch to EP (Extended Play) mode to complete the

recording assignment.

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ADD. IHONAL N O,R IA' ON

ALIdio Record Mode

Step 1. Press MENU. PressADJUST Lea/Right

ret:eatedly to choose AUDIO, press MENU.

Step 2. Use SELECT Up/Down to specify

AUDIO RECORD MODE.

Step 3. Use ADdUST Left/Right arrows to spec-

ify:--STERF;O, MONO or 2ND AUDIO.

Stereo-- Records sound frora the left and right

sound tracks as supplied by the program source.

Mono (Monaural)--Record:; Monaural sound only.

2nd Audio-- Records the 2nd Audio sound track,

if available.

Audio Playback Mode

Step 1. Press MENU. Press ADJUST Left/Right

repeatedly to choose AUDIO, press MENU.

Sa:p 2. Use SELECT Up/Down to specify

AUDIO PLAYBACK MODE.

Step 3. Use ADJUST Left/Right arrows to spec-

ify:--Hi-Fi, or Normal.

Hi-Fi m Sound will be heard in Stereo, if available.

Normal-- Sound will be heard in Monaural,

whether Audio source is Stereo, Monaural or 2nd

Audio.

Notes: Broadcast programs can be heard in Stereo

as supplied by the broadcast signal to the TV

Tuner. However, to hear Stereo sound from the

VCR Tuner or during tape: Flayback, you must use

the VCR AUDIO/VIDEO Cut jacks as the source.

The TV, or sound source, must be set up to use (as

the picture and sound source) the TV Audio/Video

In jacks. Only the VCR Audio/Video Out jacks pro-

vide Stereo output for a tape:playing in the VCR.

VCR Plus Recording Setup Double Channel Mapping

For further information on this special condition,

call the Gemstar company a_:1-800-4321-VCR.

In a few part_; of the country, some VCR Plus + us-

ers will need to channel map two VCR Plus+

Channel numbers to one TV Channel Number. If

two VCR Plus+ Channel numbers are printed in

your TV Guide for one TV Channel number, you

must channel map these two numbers in order for

the VCR PlusCode to be interpreted by the VCR.

Write these two numbers on the Channel Mapping

Worksheet.

When Channel mapping, press 0000 to show the

double channel mapping screen on the TV, con-

tinue Channel Mapping.

I Channel Map

Cable Ch VCR+ Ch

2--

3--

Befo_ Channel

f_plng CBS

(WlSC)

Press 0(300 to show

Double M;q:) Screen

Double Map C_ 1

VCR+ Ch 2r',dVCP,+

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I_ CBS In M_I_. _n

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Before Calling for Service

Following are some common problems associated with operating a VCR. Please refer to the following ProblerrdResoi[udon Chart

before callin__ for se_'ice. Many problems are created when the wrong key is pressed on the remote control. As a prelude to sob-

i.ng zmy VCRTproblem, turn TV, VCR and (if you have one) Cable Box on. Tune VCR to cable box output channel; 2, 3, 4, 5, 6,

7, 8 or 9. Tune Cable Box to desired channel. As necessary.', select appropriate INPL-F for the TV to r_.ceive the VCR sig'nal,

Channel 3 if you c.onnected to the TV Antenna In. TV/VCR SOURCE set at VCR, so VCR appears in Message Center.---or TV

Audio/Video'Input, if you made Audio!Video connections to the TV. Tune TV to Audio:Video In .-1-.;the source for ti:e TV pic-

ture For further information see System Operations Chart on the last page in this section.

Problern_esolutlon Chart

i Operating Problems !

-I

,.¢nd,,.on iPoss,ol _ Cause':Observed i.- t,, ', -,, iProbable Solt._!on

VCR I

!VCR does not respond to remote control software "lock-up" problem. IDisconnect power cord for 5minutes,

'ikeys or VCR buttons. !reprogram VC R if necessary, i

No power to the VCR. IPower cord not connected, iCormect power cord.

_Remote control does not function, iBatteries are weak. iReplace with new batteries.

!No_ picture appears on TV screen. Input on TV, not set to Audio;Video In, lSet, .hNPUT. source on TV to :

_or TV not tuned to Channel 3. Audlo/V,deo In, or tune TV to Channel i

! TV/VCR Set "

i SOURCE set to TV. 3, as approFriate. ,

'; TV/VCR SOURCE to VCR, so VCR 1

:' lappears in Message Center. _

I i .....

Playing Tapes (Playback) Problem.,; 'i

!Tape will not fast forward or rewind, iTape is fully rewound or fast forwarded.

VCR operating sound is audible during Note: This is normal operating sound

operation, tfrom internal mechanisms.

TV input set to source other than VCR.iTape playing in VCR does not appear on

:!'IW screen.

:Video "Noise" (horizontal streaks) ap-

ipear during normal tape playing.

TV/VCR SOURCE set to TV.

Tape is a rental or recorded on another

VCR.

Tape heads are dirt','.

1 "

!No action required.

iNo action required.

Set Input on "rv to Audio/Video In or

tune TV to Cl'_annel 3 as appropriate.

SetvwvcK g2, Vcp,

appears in Messa=e_,, Center.

!Use ADJUST LefdRight arrows to

imanually adjust tracking.

iClean Video heads.

i No cable cha_el appears on TV screen.

Cable Service Problems

_ ystem not operating.

box not turned on.

VCR not tuned to Cable Box output

channel.

VCR SOURCE SELECT set to AUX.

Call cable company for info:mation, l

Turn on CaN _ Box. j

iTune VCR to Cable Box oul,put channel, i

!Call cable company for number. ]

!Set VCR SOURCE SELECt to TUNER. i

Observed Condition

tCamcorder irmige is not shown on TV

t screeQ.

Camcorder is not recording.

Recording Problems

Possible C_use IProbable :Solution

VCR SOURCE SELECT not set to AUX. _Set VCR SOURCE SELECT

Camcorder is off. Turn camcorrler on.

to AUX.

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SERVICE INFORMATION

Timer recording is not possible. not set to correct time.

linco_ectly.

IVCR is on.

TIMER SET does not appear after

programming timer.

Set clock to correct time.

Reprogram Timer.

!Turn VCR off to activate Timer.

Reprogram Timer.

Tuning Problems

Somechannels are s_Fpe.x:loverwhen Those cMrmelsare presetto be s_ppe.d. Restore channels to c_'me] search

scaz_mg ch,_me[s, sequence; select ADD next to charnel

number. _......

Channel cannot be switched. VCR is in Timer Recording mode. Press POW'FR to release VCR from

Timer Recording mode.

Picture and solmd are weak or missing. Antenna or cables are loose. Tighten conrtections or replace cable.

Audio-Stereo Record/Playback Problems

S_Iereois not present from VCR output. TV is not Stereo. VCR not connected to

TV Audio/Video Input jacks.

VCR Audio Record Mode was not set to

Stereo. Tape recorded with 2nd Audio or

Monaural specified as VCR Audio

Record Mode.

VCR Audio/Video Output jacks not

connected to TV AudiolVideo input

jacks.

Connect VCP, to TV Audio/Video In (or

Hi-Fi Stereo Audio In jacks.)

Set to appropriate Audio Record mode.

Connect VCR AudiolVideo Out to TV

Audio/Videx_ In.

VCR records program on different chan-

nel than chan_,el specified.

Recorded wrong channel or no channel

with Cable Bcx.

VCR Plus Problems

Channel Map Procedure is incorrect or

was not performed.

Cable Box not tuned to channel you

wished to record.

Cable Box not turned on.

VCR not tuned to Cable Box Output

Channel; 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9.

No program on cable system. Cable system not operating.

Channel Map for your local broadcast

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Tune Cable Box to channel you wish to

record.

Turn Cable Box on and leave on.

Tune VCR to Cable Box Output Channel

number. Call cable compa_ay_,for number

if necessary.

Call cant; company for information.

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SERVICE INFORMATION

MAINTENANCE

Auto Head Cleaning]Video Head Cleaning

The VCR automatically cleans the heads as it is used. However after long periods of use, the video heads

may become clogged with accumulated dirt, causing distortion. When this occurs, t_se do-it-yourself wet

head cleaning cassettes available through your nearest Circuit City Store or Service Center.

Caution: Do not use dry head cleaning systems. They may seriously damage both the video recorder and

cassette. When visual signs appear (snow, streaking in picture and horizontal pullin.g of picture) indicating

the need for video head cleaning, please see your nearest Circuit City Store or Setvice Center.

Cabinet Cleaning

Tae outside _;urfaces of the VCR may be cleaned with a soft lint-free cloth as required. Use care not to

scratch the VCR during cleaning.

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VCR IFEATHR CHART

i FEATURES

VCR Plus + + (Cable Box Control)

IVCR cable box channels

tunes

!VCR Plus + (No C_.ableBox Control)

i 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

IMBR3370-02 Remote Control

IMBR4275 Playback Shuttle Remote

i Auto Clock Set

_Auto Head Cleaner

!1Auto Playback System

Auto/Manual Ttmmg Band Select

Auto/Manual Channel Search

kuto/Manual Digital Tracking

nst_m Record

Timer Record

_Forward/Reverse Variable Speed

Slow Motion

English/Spanish On-Screen Menus

Paine/Still Video

Real-Time Tape Counter

Index/Jet/Speed Search

Hook-up Cable

1Audio/Video Cables

1 Year, 8 Event;Fimer

iPlayback Shuttle Operation

VCR Message Center Display

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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 ef-

fective 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 Cana-

dian 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 aU.S. or Canadian Zenith authorized service center

for one year from effective warranty date. Such replace-

ment 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 manu-

facture voids this warranty in its entirety.

Owner's Responsibility

Effective Warranty Date --Warranty begins on the

date of original consumer irtstallation. For your con-

venience, keep the dealer's dated bill of sale or deliv-

ery ticket as evidence of the purchase date.

Operating Guide -- Read yo'ar operating guide care-

fully 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 war-

rarity service and must be picked up by the customer.

TV Set Performance m It is the owner's responsibil-

ity 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 impera-

tive 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 ihaforma-

tion, contact your nearest Circuit City Store prefer-

ably, 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 obtain-

ing 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 INFORMA-

TION". 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

ZENITH VCR Manual 97120029

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