ZENITH VCR Manual 98040512

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RECORD
YOUR
MODEL
NUMBER
(Now,whiteyoucanseeit)

/
/

Themodelandserialnumberof your newVCRare located
on the backof the VCRcabinet.Foryourfuture convenience,
we suggestthat you recordthese numbershere:
Referto the "SafetyTips"leaflet that
camewith your productfor Important
SAFETYTIPS:
I
Safety Instructions.

MODELNO.
SERIALNO.

WARNING

WARNING:
TO REDUCETHE RISKOF ELECTRIC
SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER(OR BACK).NO USERSERVICEABLEPARTSINSIDE.
REFERSERVICINGTO QUALIFIEDSERVICEPERSONNEL.
TheLightning
flash
witharrowhead
symbol,
withinan equilateral
triangle,
isintended
toalert
theusertothepresA_IL enceofuninsuLated
"dangerous
voltage"
withintheproduct's
enclosure
thatmay be ofsufficient
magnitude
toconstitute
a riskofelectric
shockto persons.
_lL

he exclamationpoint
within an equilateraltriangle
intended accompanying
to alert the userto
the presenceof important operating
and maintenance(servicing)
instructions in theisLiterature
the appliance.

WARNING:
TO PREVENTFIREOR SHOCK HAZARDS,DO NOTEXPOSETHISPRODUCTTO RAINOR MOISTURE.
POWER CORD POLARIZATION:
CAUTION:To Prevent
Electric
Shock,matchwidebladeofplugto wideslot,
fully
insert.
AI-rENTION: Pour _viter+Leschocs_lectriques, introduire la lame Laplus large de la fiche dans Laborne
correspondantede [a prise et pousserjusqu'au fond.
NOTETO CABLE/1V INSTALLER:
This reminderis provided to callthe cableTVsysteminstallers attentionto Article 820-40 of the National Electric
Code(U.S.A.). The codeprovides guideLinesfor propergroundingand, in particular,specifiesthat the cableground
shallbe connected to the grounding systemof the building, as dose to the point of the cableentry as practical.
REGULATORYINFORMATION:
Thisequipment has been tested andfoundto complywith the limits for a ClassB digital device,pursuant to Part 15
of the FCCRules.TheseLimits are designedto providereasonableprotectionagainstharmfulinterferencewhenthe
equipmentis operatedin a residentialinsta[lation. This equipment generates, usesand can radiateradio frequency
energyand, if not insta[[edand usedin accordancewith the instructionmanual, may causeharmfulinterferenceto
radiocommunications.However,there is no guaranteethat interferencewill not occurin a particularinstallation.If
this equipmentdoescauseharmfulinterference to radio or television reception,which can be determinedby turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouragedto try to correctthe interference by one or more of the following
measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
. Increasethe separationbetween the equipmentand receiver.
• Connectthe equipmentinto an outlet on a circuit differentfromthat to whichthe receiveris
connected.
• (_onsultthe dealeror an experiencedradio/TV technician for help.
CAUTION:
Do not attempt to modify this productin any way without written authorizationfrom Zenith Electronics
Corporation. Unauthorizedmodification could void the user'sauthority to operate this product.
This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing
Regulations.

Equipment

"Ce apparei[ num_rique de [a class b respecte toutes [es exigences du R_gulement sur te mat_rie| brouitlier
du Canada."

INSTALLATION

FEATURES

VRA412

VRA422

SpeakEZ Function

4-Heads (Special Video Effects)

Full Coad/Quick Start

Auto Head Cleaner

Audio System

Monaural

FiTS Hi-Fi Stereo

Audio/Video (A/V) .lacks

Monaural

Stereo

Remote Control.MBR412

Auto/ManualBand Select

Auto/ManualChannelSearch

181

Record SpeedsSP/EP

Playback Speeds SP/LP/EP

Auto Playback System

Auto/Manual Digital Tracking

Instant Recording

Timer-Controlled Recording

Auto PLayback Tape Speed Adjust

X
Variable 1/10 to 1/32

Pause/StiU Video

Real-Time Tape Counter

Speed Search

CF!Skip

English/Spanish/French
Menus

1-Year;8-Event
Timer

LED ClockFrontPanelDisplay

Auto ClockSetSystem

Channel Capability (CATV& TV)

Forward/Reverse Slow-Fiotion
Video (4-head VCR)

Hook-up Cable(VCR to TV)

Thispage
shows the features of your
VCRand the
differences
between the
models

I. ModelVRA422 isusedforthe description,
operation,
and details
providedinthisoperatingguide.
2.VCR designand specifications
aresubjectto change withoutpriornotice.
X = Feature is provided

PAGE

N/A = Feature is Not Available

PAGE4

I INSTALLATION

f
Required
connections
for your VCR

Connections

Without

a CaMe Box
Antenna

Rat Wire \\'_1
(300 ohm)
Back Pane[ of Stereo VCR

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-T.

VIDEO

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....
Adaptor
(Not provided)
300/75 ohm

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_ableTVeTV

p,E_..l®,.
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Wall 3ack

Back Panel of Typical rv

V_I_J_VHF%
%,

VHF/UHF_3ATV

with your VCR.

Tum offmaking
power any
or unplug
VCR
before
connections.

Connections With a Cable Box

Back Panel of Typical TV
_;Nm

_BackPanel of Stereo VCR

I®ou, oI ®

VHF/UHF/CATV

Back Pane[ of
j

Typical CabLe Box

Wall

Cable

-_o_,

3ack

CABLE

,./

This cabLe is provided
with your VCR.

Tum
offmaking
power any
or unplug
VCR
before
connections.

INSTALLATION

PAGE

Optional
connections

Audio/Video (A/V) Connections

for your VCR

to W

Use A/V connections for a better picture.

Back Panel of StereoVCR

BackPanel of Typical TV

VHF/UHF/CAI'V

4_Tum

or unplug VCR
off power
before making
any connections.

A/V came is not provided with VCR.

Back Panelof MonauralVCR

BackPanelof Typical AonauraLTV

Am"
IN

VHF/UHF/CA'rY

Note: If the back panel
on your TV is different.
refer to the TV'soperating
guide.

A/V came is not provided with VCR.

Accessory
Component:
Another VCR,
Camcorder,
Video Camera,
SateLUte Receiver,

AccessoryAudio/Video (A/V) Connections to VCR

BackPanel of StereoVCR

Jack panel of Accessory

Laser Disc PLayer

VHF/UHF/CATV

or unplug VCR
urn off power
before making
any connections.

A/V cable is not provided with VCR.

PAGE

INSTALLATION

f
Things you
must do
before you
can operate
your VCR

PROGRAM
Igl
MONTH:

CLOCK MENU
AUTO CLOCK SET(ON): []
MANUAL CLOCK SET :N

Press number keys
QUIT = exit

DAY
:
START
:
STOP
:
CHANNEL
SPEED
REPEAT

S_kE2:ON D_
SOURCE:

:
:

ON-SCREEN
DISPLAY:
AUTO PROGRAM:
LANGUAGE SELECT:
SETUP MENU

(1-8) toselectprogram

CLOCK

RECORD:
1

Pressnumberkeys
QUIT= exit

ENTER to adjust program

TIMER

AUDIO MENU
Press number keys
then ENTER

SETUP

Bo_

PLAYBACK:

CH. ADD/DEL:

QUIT:

exit

AUDIO

Note:

Press NUMBER (1, 2, 3, 4) button

Audio menu's PLAYBACKand
RECORDoptions are avaiLabLe only
with stereo VCRs.

TIMER
SETUP
CLOCK!I
AUDIO

SpeakEZ

Press number keys
QUIT : exit

MAIN MENU

Connect the Power
(Required) PLugyour VCRinto an unswitched
120 Vac, 60 Hz householdpower outlet. Turn
on the VCRby pressingthe POWERon the
remote or on the VCR'sfront paneL.

SWITCH
WALL

Do not plug the
VCRinto when
a switched
poweroutlet.
Otherwise,
the
power is switched off, the VCRturns
off. Youmay then have to reset the
Hme and date, and reprogram operational features.

OUTLET

TYPICAL ZENITH VCR
Set

Position

of the

CH3/CH4

Switch

(Required) The CH3/CH4 switch on the VCR's
back panel determines which channel the VCR
uses to send video signals to your TV. The TV
must be tuned to the same channeL you set
with the CH3/CH4 switch to see tape pLayback and status displays from the VCR. To
determine whiqh video channel provides the
best picture for your system, try the switch
in CH3 position and tune your TV to channel
3; then try the CH4 position and tune your
TV to channel 4.
For a test display, press TV/VCR on remote
repeatedly until the VCR indicator appears in
the VCR's front pane[ display. Press MENU on
the remote to see the main menu.

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•

INSTALLATION

Thingsyou
must do

Point remote toward VCR

beforeyou
can operate
your VCR

Choosesand

How to AccessMenus
1. PressMENUto seeMainMenu.

modifiesoptions

(2>

2. PressNUMBER(1, 2, 3, or 4) to see
desired sub menu to be used.

C
C

3. Press NUMBER to choose desired
option to be changed.

(S>

4. Press QUIT/CC to exit menu, or wait a
few minutes and the VCR returns to
normal operation.

Selects
VCRtuner
tv_

Select SpeakEZ Function 0N/OFF
A voice teLLsyou how to usethe features
in the menusif SpeakF_Z
is 0N. (ON is
recommended.).
Seethe AUDIOMenu for details.

peakEZ only functions
EN6LISH.

with

Press 4.
I

SpsskEZ:
ONNONROFF

I-i,
CLOCK
TIMER
SETUP
AUDIO

Press number kmpJ
_n"

PLAYBACK:

I RECORD:
AUOIO MENU
Press
then

number
ENTER

]

keys
QUIT

= exit

Press NUMBER
(1 or 2) to choose
ON or OFF

= exit

MAIN MENU

SeLect Language for VCR
Menus/Displays

Press 5.
I

.(OpUonaL).Select English,Spanish,or
Frenchfor VCRmenusand status displays.Seethe LANGUAGE
SELECT
option
on the SETUPmenufor detaiLs.

SETUP
LANGUAGE

ON-SCREEN
LANGUAGE

Press

number

keys
QUIT

number

then ENTER

DISPLAY:
SELECT:

SETUP MENU

Press

SELECT

: ENGUSI

nENGLISH
_ ESPAI_IOL
[EJFRAN_,AIS

AUTO PROGRAM:
CH. ADD/OEL:
SOURCE:

_
= exit

SETUP MENU

PAGE

keys

QUIT = exit •

Press NUMBER (1, 2,
or 3)-to select the
desired Language

PAG

I INSTALLATION
_.

f
Some things
you must do
and others
you may
want to do

Set

before you

date and time. See CLOCKMenu for

can operate

Date

and Time

for Clock

C
Press

Set the dock in the VCR to the current

details.

CLO(_ MENU

//.om_

: BJA"UARY

/Y F.AR

: 1998

"/ T1ME

CLOCKMENU

12:00 PM

your VCR

AUTO CLOCK SET(ON):

Your VCRalsohas an Auto-Clock Set

MANUALCLOCKSET :[]

Press number keys
then ENTER

feature. See CLOCK
Menufor details.

_re...,,_
The
Timerunless
features
nothas
function
the wit[
Clock

CIUIT = exit

| DAYPress
: 1 NUMBER
THU

I
QuiT=exit J

(0-9) then ENTER to
set date and time

CLOCK MENU

been set.

Select

Source

(Optiona[)

for VCR

Set the source of the VCR for

SETUPMENU

Press 3.

the type of program signal you have
connected to the ANT IN jack on the

SOURCE:TUNER ('rv)

back of the VCR. Choose TV if you have
an antenna connected to the VCR.
Choose CATV if you have a cable system

QUIT = exit

(with or without a cabte box) connected
to the VCR. Choose AUX if you have an

Press NUMBER

(1, a, or 3) to setect

accessory Audio/Video (A/V) connected
to the VCR.

the desired source

SETUPMENU

SeeSOURCEoption on SETUPmenu for
details.

Use Auto
Channels

Program

to Find

(Required)

Use AUTO PROGRAM to find

Press 1_

active channels in your broadcast area.
AUTO PROGRAMstores the active chan-

SETUP MENU
I

nets that you can access by using the

AUTO PROGRAM:I_
SETUP MENU

CH. AOO(CIEL:
SOURCE:
ON-SCREEN
DISPLAY:
AUTO
PROGRAM:

Channe[ Up/Down arrows. See AUTO
PROGRAM on the SETUP Menu for

QUIT

= exit

LANGUAGESELECT:
Press n_n_bev keys

detaiLs.

QUIT

= exit

SETUP MENU

Use CH. ADD/DEL to Create
Favorite Channels
(Optional) Use CH. ADD/DELto change
the Listof active channelsfound when
using AUTOPROGRAM,
so you can list
your favorites. SeeCH.ADD/DELon the
SETUPMenu for details.

sE'ru,
MENu

AUTO PROGRAM:

CH.

|
|

SOURCE:
ON-SCREEN

ADO/DEL:
DISPLAy:

/ P_""um_r k_r,

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ADD/DEL:

CH. []

ADD

1
|

Press

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tilth

ourr:..It /j

SETUP MENU

CH.

number
ENTER

keys
QUIT

|
= exN .,)

Press NUMBER
(0-9) then ENTER

INSTALLATION

PAGE

Things you
may want to
do beforeyou

Select Other Menu Options
Showor hidethe VCRstatus on your
screenby usingthe ON-SCREEN
DISPLAY
option on the SETUPmenu. We recommend keeping this option ON. Seethe
SETUP menu for detaiLs.

operateyour
VCR.

Press 4.
I

SETUP MENU

LANGUAGE

/
|

keys
QUIT:

Press number

.ON
keys

_OFF

_. thenENTER Qurr: ,xk J
Press NUMBER (1 or 2)
to choose ON or OFF

SELECT:

number

SETUP MENU
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY: ON

C1!. ADO/DeL:
SOURCE:
ON-SCREEN
DISPLAY:
AUTO PROGRAM:

Press

exit

SETUPMENU

Ifyou havea stereoVCR,seLect
theaudio
format(HI-FIorNORMAL) to usewhen
you pLaya tape.We recommendsetting
thisoptionto HI-FI.
See thePLAYBACK
MODE optionon theAUDIO Menu for
details.

Press 4.
SpsskEZ:

PLAYBACK:

HI-FI

IBIHI-FI

_NORMAL
SpeskEZ

"rIMER
SETUP
CLOCK
AUDIO

RECORD:
AUDIO
Press number
then ENTER

ii _

MENU
keys
QUIT

= exit

Press NUMBER(1 or 2)
to choose
HI-FI or NORMAL

Press
number
keys

QUIT: exit

MAIN MENU

Press 4.
Ifyou have a stereoVCR, selectthe audio
format (STEREO,MONO

or SAP) to use

CLOCK
TIMER
SETUP
AUDIO

AUDIO

PLAYBACK:

I SpakEZ:
|

when recording.We recommend using
STEREO. See the RECORD MODE option on
the AUDIO Menu fordetails.

RECORD:

STEREO

I
/

nSTEREO

BMoNo
Press number keysklSAP
then

ENTER

QUIT

= exit

Press NUMBER
Pressnurnber keys
OUIT = exit

(1, 2 or 3) to choose
STEREO,MON0, or SAP

MAIN MENU

PAGE

CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS

f
Descriptions
of items you
need to know
to operate
your VCR.

Front Panel Controls
Thesecontrols performbasicVCRoperaUons--someof them light up as you use them. The Remote
performsbasicas well as advancedVCRoperations.
Cassette
Compartment

POWEROn/Off
Button

Stop/Eject
Selector

Recording
Speed Selector

Channel Up/Down
Selector

zenith_

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LED Clock Front Panel

PLAY, REW (Rewind),

REC/ITR

Display

F FWD (Fast Forward),

(Instant Timer

PAUSE Selector

Record) Selector

LED Clock Front Panel Indicators
Clock Ti me

A Cassette is in the VCR
//

VCR function_ are available and
channels are selected at VCR
--

VCR is Recording

/__°__

AU
iL-_Time

[ L "U t_l

F:i:

Front Panel Display shows which VCR function you
are using. For example, when you press SP/EP, SP
or EP appears to indicate the tape speed. As you
change channels, the channel numbers appear. The
current time shows even while the VCR is off.

-I

is AM
Time is PM

TUL|

VCRis in timer recording

Other messages include:
AU

Auxiliary
channel is selected for viewing
equipment connected to the Audio/Video jack
on the front or rear of the VCR.

Extended Play speed is selected.

Standard Play speed is selected.

-:--

CLock is not set.

Err

Error: Turn VCR On and OFF to erase "Err" message.

If it

is not erased, take VCR to

authorized repair center.

CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS

On-Screen
displaystet[
you the status
of the tape
inserted and
VCRfunctions.

Current mode of operaUon
(STOP,PAUSE,RECORD,PLAY,etc.)
and audioformat of tape, where
PLay-HI-FI or NORMAL(No display)

PLAY HI-FI
SP

TapeSpeed
EP=ExtendedPlay
LP=LongPlay
SP=StandardPlay

Current date, day, and Ume

Current CH (ChanneD setected
by usingtuner in VCR

VCR CH 11
ST/SAP- Audio format of signat
receivedby VCRtuner:
STEREO,
MONOor ST/SAP

15 MON
7:17 AM

M-1:35:45- _Rear-time tape counter
M = Counter Memory is active
Typical VCRStatus gisptay
- = Tapeis rewoundpastindex
on TV
mark.
1:35:45 = Length of tape (in Ume)
1 = 1 hour
35 = 35 minutes
45 = 45 seconds

Tape Counter PosiUon

Disptay

The VCR Status Display-appears

•

M-1:35:45

VCR Status

PA G E I 1

on the TV when a

VCR function starts, Eke when you change a
channei'or select a different VCR mode. For
example, pressing STOP while the VCR is in PLAY

REM 1:35
TapeTime Remaining

VCR Status Display Options
When the Status Displayappears,pressENTER
repeatedly to see abbreviateddisptays,as follows:
1. PressENTERto see StatusDisplay.

mode shows STOP in the display. Press ENTER on
the remote at any time (except Special Effect
Ptayback mode; SLOW, STILL etc.) to see the Status
Display.

Note:"
'If the VCRStatus Displaydoesnot appearon the
TVscreen, checkthe ON-SCREEN
DISPLAYoption
on the SETUPmenu.Setect ON to seethe disp[ay.
See"VCRMenu Operations"section for details.

2. PressENTERa secondtime to show only the
tape counterposition.
3. PressENTERa third time to showonty the tape
time remaining.
4. PressENTERrepeatedtyuntit at[ displaysare
removed.

PAGE

I OPERATION

f
A quick List
of at[ the
buttons on
your remote
control and
what they do.

Remote Contro[ Operation

InstaiUng Batteries

{ Jl
SelectTV Mode,

Select VCRMode,
aim at VCR

aim at IV

Select CBL(DBS)Mode,
aim at cable box or DBS

POWER Button

Be sureto instaLL
thebatteries

/
A_A

"_ vcR/oBsm

provided
withthisremote.Match
positive
(+)and negative
(-)with
markings
shown in battenj
compartment.

MODE Selector

"_I

_<_
]] Selecting Mode of Operation
<_ Q/J 1. SLide VCR/CBL(DBS)/IV selector to
I_o__ =_<_I/
desired position for VCR, cable box
i _ o _ !l
(DBS),orTV operation.
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!_[I

I 113

After installing
batteries, the
remote resets to the foLLowing
brand codes:
IV = 100, CABLE= 300

Press POWERto turn On/Off the
selectedequipment.
Refer to instructionswith IV and/or

Note: All VCRoperations and menu
options can be accessedby using
the remote control.

cable box (DBS)for operation.

A --

Feature is not avaiLabLe.

AD3 (AD3UST Left/Right) -- Adjuststape playback tracking while in VCR mode. Use to change
sta_tusof TVmenu optionswhile in TV mode.

PAUSE -- Pauses tape temporaFiLy during playback
or record.
PLAY --

Begins tape playback.

POWER --

Turns VCR On and Off. ALSo turns VCR

CH (Up/Down) -- Changesfavorite
channeLs.
ALsoseLects
AUX AiV inputchanneL.

Timer Off and On, if programmed.

CM SKIP -- Fastforwards
picture
searchthrough
30
secondsofrecording.

your brand of IV and/or cable box (DBS).

E3ECT --

caption for some Ivs while in IV mode.

Ejects the tape in the VCR.

ENTER-- Programs menu options and showsVCR
status display.
F FIND (Fast Forward)--Advances
taperapidly.
t
MEMORY-- ReturnsreaL-time tape counter to
zero
(M 0:00:00).
MENU -- Showsmain menu.AccessesZenith IV
menuswhite in the IV mode.
MUTE-- Pressto turn off IV sound.Pressagain to
restore IV sound.
Numbers -- Chooses channeLs and enters programming information.

PROGRAM --

ouTr/cc

REC/ITR --

Programs remote with brand codes for

Exits menu system. SeLects closed

Begins tape recording.

REW _- Rewinds tape to the beginning.
sEL (SELECT Up/Down)

Chooses IV on-screen

menu options white in IV mode.

SP/EP -- Chooses tape recording speed.
STOP --

CanceLsplayback or record modes.

TV/VCR SOURCE -- Switches source of TV picture
between IV channel and VCR channel selection.
VCR functions

are available in IV mode.

VCR/CBL(DBS)/TV
remote.
VOLUME (Up/Down)

Selects operational mode of

Changes volume of IV.

OPERATION

Somefunctions of your productsmay not be controlled by
this remote. In such cases,use the original remote control
furnished with the product.

CBL

If you are using Zenith products,the remote comes programmed for the most commonly used codes. For other
brands-- or if your remotefaiLsto controlyourZenith product -- you will haveto programthe remote.

Mode Selector
VCR/DBS/TV
--Program
Button

'_--'_"_

Follow these steps for each product:
1. Locate the three-digit code for your brandand type of
equipmentin the code tab|es below.
2. Slide VCR/CBL(DBS)/IVto chooseIV or cable box (DBS)
modeof operation.

@(D(D

3. Pressand hold PROGRAMwhile entering the brand code
for yourequipment.
_

CZ2)

4. Enter the three-digit brand code and then release
PROGRAM.If yourequipmentdoesnot work, repeat steps
3 and4, or try a different brandcode.

CZ2)

5. Write down the code that operatesyour equipment.
, CATV

TV Codes by Brand

, DBS

TV Codes by Brand

Cable Converter Codes by Brand

TV Brand Name Codes

Cable

Decoder

Admiral

151, 152,110, 144

Scott

Brand

Name

Citizen

156,

157,

158,

160,

161,

162

Sears

104,

116,

123,

124.

115,

130.

113,

118,

144,

151

Sharp

112,

129,

131,

139

Daewoo

145,

146.

147,

148,

149,

150

Sony

105

Daytzon

130,

115

SyLvania

106,

107,

115,

121,

Emerson

110,

111.

Fisher

116,

125

Funai

153,

154

102,

118.

127,

128,

144,

151

Goldstar

115,

122,

130,

131,

133,

146

Hitachi

119,

131,

132

3CPenney

102,

115,

12"4, 130,

3VC

109,

141

KTV

115,

130,

131,

138

LXI

104,

116,

123,

124,

Curtis

Mathes

Genera[

Electric

115.

115,130

131, 140, 143.

133

131

122,

Symphonic

153,

154

Toshiba

104,

123,

Wards

102,

113,

114,

115,

121,

131
XRIO00

155

Zenith

100,

Cable

100,

101,

106,

107,

109,

114

115,

121,

122,

130,

131,

133

Montgomery

Codes by Brand

103,

113;121

115,

129,

NEC

115,

130

Panasonic

104,

122,

127,

128,

133,

163

Phi|co_

115,

121,

122,

131,

130.

150

PhiUps

121,

122

Pioneer

134

Proscan

118,

144.

Quasar

127,

128

Radio Shack

110,

111,

129

RCA

118,

144,

151

Realistic

110,

111,

129

Sadlsung

104,

115.

130, 131

Sanyo

116,

131,

PhiEps

306.

307,

Pioneer

318.

319

Pluser

336

RCA

318

Regal

310

Regency

304

Samsun9

334

Scientific Atlanta

317,

347,

Simarx

318,

327

Sprucer

318,

320,

327

Standard

334

327,

328

320

308.

309,

335,

354

130

Stargate

318,

336

Teieview

336

Texscan

303

336
317

Tocom

315,

Uniden

348

Eagle

306, 307, 310

Unika

336

353

Universal

351,

Gemini

302, 328, 333

Vid Tech

339

General.Instrument

327, 328

Video Way

349

Gobrand

336

View'star

306.

307,

310

Hamlin

314,

330,

331

Zenith

300,

305,

311

3erroid

323,

324,

325,

Kate Vision

334

Macom

311, 312, 342

;4=9._vOx

307. 310, 337, 338

NSC

332, 334

n^v

301, 321, _

Arccher

Citizen
Curtis Mathes

310

Components

Codes

103, 115, 130
Wards

300

101

Decoder

Cableview
MGA/Mitsublshi

313,

Paragon

130

124

Brand Name
Magnavox

131

133

Cable Converter
125,

125,

Codes

Panasonic

151

326,

329

DBS

DBSBrand

Name

316

352

Codes

Brand

Codes

RCA

356

Sony

355

125

PAGE

Yourremote
controL
operatesthe
common
features of
most,but not
aU, modeLsand
brandsof IR
(infrared)
controlledTVs
andcable
converters
(DBS).

PAGE

I OPERATION

f
Introducing
you to the
Main Menu
selections
CLOCK MENU

MONTH
DAY

AUTOCLOCK
SET(ON):
[]

START :
STOP :
CHANNEL:
SPEED :

MANUAL CLOCK SET :N

r
Press number keys
QUIT:

exit

AUDIO MENU

:
:
AUTO PROGRAM:
CI'L ADD/DEL:
SOURCE:
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY:

REPEAT
PROGRAM :[]
(1-8) to select program
ENTER to adjust program

CLOCK

LANGUAGE
SETUPSELECT:
MENU
Press number keys

Sp_EZ:
ON []ON
PLAYBACK:

[]
[]
[]
[]
[]

RECORD:
1

QUIT = exit

TIMER

EIOFF

Press number keys
then ENTER
QUIT = exit

SETUP

AUDIO

Press NUMBER (1, 2, 3, 4) button

CLOCK
TIMER

[' TI
AUDIO

Press
number
keys
QUIT= exit
MAIN MENU

How to Access Menus
Menu operation is easy--jt_st foLLowthe instructions
shown at the bottom of the menu.
Point remote toward VCR

1. Press MENU to see main menu.
Choosesand

2. Press NUMBER (1, 2, 3, or 4) to see desired sub
menu to be used.

modifies opUons

3. Press NUMBER to choose desired option to be
changed.
4.

Press QUIT/CC to exit menu, or wait a few
minutes and the VCR returns to normal operation.

C
C

QQQ

C
menu

Note:
Performmenuoperationswith the VCRand TV on,
and tune the TVto channe[ 3 or 4. The VCRmust
aLsobe in the VCRmode of operaUon.PressTV/VCR
repeatedly unlit VCRindicator appearsin the front
pane[.

SeLects
VCRtuner

OPERATION

PAGE

The CLock
Menu sets the
clock in VCR

The CLockMenu sets the clock in the VCR to the current

to the current

time. There are two options. AUTO and MANUAL

time.

Auto Clock Set
AUTO_utomatica|[ysets the clockin the VCRto the current
time and date. AUTOworksonly in areas where DataService
(DS) signalsare providedalongwith normalTVsignals.

CLOCKMENU
AUTO CLOCK SET(ON):[]
MANUAL CLOCK SET :l_l

1. PressMENUto see Main Menu.
2.

Press 1 to see CLockMenu on the Main Menu.

Press number keys

3. Press 1 to set the current time automatically on the
CLockMenu.

QUIT = exit

Notes:
We recommend that you set the dock using the MANUAL
method the first time you use your VCR. See MANUAL
option for details.
The dock must be set before you can record by using the
TIMER Menu.

Manual

Clock

Set

The CLOCK Menu sets the clock in the VCR to the current
date and time.
CLOCK MENU

Notes:
The clock must be set before you can record by using the
TIMER menu.

You may have to reset the clock if a power outageLastsfor
more than 3 seconds.

MONTH
DAY
YEAR
TIME

: O JANUARY
: 1 THU
: 1998
: 12:00 PM

Pressnumberkeys
_, thenENTER
QUIT= exit
Typica[ CLOCK Menu with
date and time settings

How to Set Clock
1. PressMENUto see Main Menu.
2. Press1 to see dock options.
3. Press2 to adjustyour options.

4. Pressthe NUMBER(o--g) then ENTERto specifycurrent
date and time.
5. PressQUIT/CC to exitthe menu system.

PAGE

OPERATION

f
The TIMER
Menu teLLs
the VCR when

You can specify eight different events to be recorded in a one-year period.

to record a
program on a
day and at a
• time you
specify

SpeakEZ

MONTH :

C' Ki|

DAY
START

Press 2

TIMER

:
:

STOP
:
CHANNEL

SETUP
AUDIO

Press number keys
OUIT = exit

mmm

I
I

SPEED
:
PROGRAM :[]
REPEAT

|
|

(1-8) to select progmm
ENTER to adjust program

PROGRAM []
MONTH :
DAY
:
START :
STOP
:
CHANNEL :
SPEED
:
REPEAT
(1-8) to select progra_
ENTER to ad|ust program

\
Month
of Recording _

PROGRAM
n.._

Day of Recording_
Start Time of Recording .__

=LDAY
I_START

Stop Time of Recording ...._.._

IP-STOPITcHANNEL:
11:46120
"IvAM

ChanneLof Recording m/_
_'_:
Speed of Recording//•

"MONTH

7 JULY

20 MON
11:16
AM

_Pi_toTseie_tl_pCr_gra
to erasepress(0)

Frequency of Recording /

._._
"

Program Number

WhenhighLighted,press NUMBER(18) to choose programNumber.
REPEAT OPTIONS
ONCE-- Recordsonce.
WEEKLY
-- Recordsonceeach week.
DAILY-- Recordsonetime each day,
Monday - Friday.
CHANNEL OPTIONS
To select an AUXchanneL, seLectthe
next highest or Lowestchannel programmed in the VCRwith the CHANNELUp/Down arrows.

How to Use Timer
1. ChooseTIMER menuas described in "How to
Access Menus."

SPEED OPTIONS (SP or EP)
The SP mode determines how much

2. Press the Numbers on the Remote as needed for

SP to EP, if necessary, to comp[ete

_the items in the menu, then press ENTER.

tape is Left and switches
recording

speed from

the program. There wi[L be

some picture and sound distortion
3. Press QUIT/CC to exit the menu system.

the point of the speed change.

Note:
Set the VCRin TIMER modeby pressing POWER
to
turn off the VCR.The TIMERindicator appears in the
front paneLof the VCR.
You cannot operate the VCRmanually while
it is recording. Pressing POWERstops the
recording.

To Erase a Program
1. ChooseTIMERmenu as describedin "How to
AccessMenus."
2. PressNUMBER(I-8)toseLect
desired
PROGRAM to
be erased.
3. Press 0 to erase the program.
4. Press QUIT/CC to exit the menu system.

PROGRAM []
MONTH : 7 JULY
DAY
: 20 MON
START : 11:16 AM
STOP
: 11:46 AM
CHANNEL : 20 TV
SPEED
: EP
REPEAT
: ONCE
(1-8) to select program
to erase press (0)

Press 0 to erase program

•

Fottow
these
steps

OPERATION

ChooseSETUPMenu as
describedin "How to
Access Menus."

PAGE

The SETUP
Menu customizes the
VCR'soperation for your
particular
needs.

SETUP MENU

CH. ADD/DEL:
SOURCE:
ON-SCREEN
DISPLAY:
AUTO PROGRAM:
LANGUAGE SELECT:

Press number keys
QUIT = exit

AUTO PROGRAM

FindsaLLactive
channeLsand stores
them intheVCR'smemory foraccess
by ChannelUp/Down. PressI to beginsearch.

CH.ADD/DEL

Edits
thechanneLs
foundby AUTO PROGRAM. Usenumber keysfoL|owed
by'
ENTERto select
thechannelto be edited(e.g.,
to ADD channel3,press3
thenENTER).PressENTER toADD orDEL (DeLete)
channeLs
to createyour
own List
offavorite
channeLs.

SOURCE

SeLectsTV, CATV,or AUX as the sourceof the program to watch or record.
ChooseTV if you have an antenna connectedto the VCR.ChooseCATVif
you have a cab|e system(with or without a cable box) connectedto the
VCR.ChooseAUXif you want to seethe programfrom accessoryequipment, suchas a camcorder,connectedto the Audio/Video(A/V) IN jacks
on the VCR.

ON-SCREENDISPLAY

SeLects
whetheror notyou seeVCR StatusDisplays
on theTV.

LANGUAGE SELECT

SeLects
EngLish,
SpanishorFrenchforVCR menus and displays
on theTV.

PAGE18 IOPER^T,ON
A/_U
DIO Menu's
PLAYBACK
andRECORD
optionsare
avaitabte
only
withstereo
VCRs.

The AUDIO Menu indicates
the audioformatused
when recording
or praying
a tape.ChooseAUDIO
Menu asdescribed
in
"How to AccessMenus."
Press ENTER (and repeat)
to choose items in the
menu (some models).

AUDIO MENU
SpeakEZ:ON
PLAYBACK:

_ION IqOFF

RECORD:

Press number keys
then ENTER
QUIT = exit

SpeakEZ

TurnsSpeakEZON or OFF.
A voice tetls you how to use the features you setect in the menus if
SpeakEZis ON. (ON is recommended.)

PLAYBACK

Setects
HI-FIorNORMAL fortapeplayback.
HI-FI(HighFideLity)
provides
stereosound,ifpresent
on thetape,to the
[eft
and fight
VCR AUDIO outputjackson thebackoftheVCR.
NORMAL provides
monauralsound,regardtess
oftheaudioformatpresent
on thetape.

RECORD

Setect
theSTEREO,MONO, orSAP forrecording
a program.
STEREOrecords
soundfromtheteft
and fight
audiotracks
instereophonic
format.
MONO (Monaurat)
records
soundinmonauratformateveniftheprogramis
instereo.
SAP records
theSecondAudioProgram(SAP)track,
ifpresent,
inaddition
to thestereoaudiotracks.
SAP usuat|y
contains
audioinanothertanguage.

OPERATION

PAGE

This page
showsa
typical video
systemand
explainshow
to select
channeLs.

Zenith TV

ALL-Channel

W_¢k

. Dire_ _b_

Zenith Stereo VCR
CHANNELI

VHF-UHF
C_E

Tyl_C_Cl_e Box
AUDIO

VIDEO I

OUT
CabLe-TV

OUT

VCR
Output
to 4Nwh_
(Channd
3 e_

VIDEO
IN

VCR is on and TV/VCR

AUDIO
IN

OUT

F_HF/CKW
to VCR

Audio/Video

Setecting Channels
1. Turn TV on.

when the VCR is OFF

2. SeLectchannel you'd Eketo watch at the TV.If
you have a cable box, select channel3 or 4 at
the TV.SeLectscable boxchanneLsat the cable
box.
Selecting Channels at the TV when VCR is
ON
1. Turn TVand VCRon.

Output to TV

Setecting Channe|s at the VCR when VCR iS
ON
1.Turn TVand VCRon.
2. PLaceVCR in VCR mode by pressing W/VCR on
remote repeatedly

unUt the VCR indicator

appears in the VCR front paneL.
3.

SeLect channeLs 3 or 4 at the TV. If you have
connected your VCR to the TV's A/V input
jacks, select the A/V source at the 13/for

better picture.
2. PLaceVCR in TV mode by pressing TV/VCR on
the remote repeatedly

until the VCR indicator

disappears from the VCR front paneL.

3. SeLectchannelyou'd-Uke to watch at the TV.If
you have a cable box, seLectchannel3 or 4 at
the TV.SeLectcable box channeLsat the cable
box.

Se|ect the channel you'd Eketo watch at the
VCR.If you have a cable box, select channel 3
or 4 at the VCR.SeLectcable box channeLsat
the cable box.

PAGE

I OPERATION

f
Thispage
describes
how
toconnecta
camcorder
to
your VCR.

Back Panel of Stereo VCR

RIdUDIO-L

VIDEO

AINNT(_
VHFIUHFICATV

Turn offmaking
power any
or unplug
VCR
before
connections.
A/V cable is not providedwith VCR.

Select AUX for Viewing an Audio/Video
source like a Camcorder
I. With TV and VCR on, place VCR in VCR mode by
pressingTV/VCR on the remote (and repeat)until
the VCR indicatorappears in the VCR's frontpaneL.

Select channel3 (or 4) on the TV. Note: If your TV
has A/V jacks, you may get a better picture if you
connect your VCRthere. (Then, select the A/V
source on the TV.)

SETUP MENU
3. At the VCR, Channe[ Down Lower than the lowest
-channel (or Channel Up above the highest) to
select "AUX" Or, you may--

SOURCE:TUNER (TV)

Choose the SETUP menu as described in "How to
Access Menus."

NA_X

Press 3 for the SETUP menu's SOURCEitem.

Press

Press 3 for AUX, then ENTER. (Press QUIT/CC to

then ENTER

exit.)

Press

Items
SOURCE

number

in the

IqCATV

keys
QUIT = exit

3 to se[ect

AUX

Shows the _rogram source--W,

CATV, or AUX--setected

for the VCR to receive.

TUNER

The VCR is using its Tuner to receive programs from an antenna or cab|e.

Selects programs for the VCR from a rooftop-type antenna.

CAW

SeLects programs for the VCR from Cable TV.

AUX

SeLects programs for the VCR from the R-AUDIO-L--VIDEO
connected your camcorder).

IN jacks (where you may have

OPERATION

PAGE

This page
explains the
basics of
playing tapes

Automatic Playback (No Safety Tab)
1. Tape p[ayback begins automaticaLLy, if the safety tab is removed from the cassette case. For
example, most rental movies have no safety
ta_ Simp|y insert the prerecorded VHS cassette
into the VCR. Power turns on and playback

play

stop/eject

power

in your VCR.

[3
VCR's ControLs

begins.

"2. SeLectthe channel 3 or 4 at the TV. Or,select
the TV'sAUX (AuxiLiary) source to see the
picture, if you are usingthe A/V jacks.

Manual PLayback (Has Safety Tab)
1. PressPOWERto turn VCRon.
2. Insert a prerecorded VHS cassette into the VCR.
3. Press PLAY to begin playback.

4. SeLectthe channel3 or 4 at the TV. Or, select
the TV'sAUX(AuxiLiary)source to see the
picture, if you are usingthe A/V jacks.

POWER

Un|oading the Cassette from the VCR
1. PressSTOPif the tape is playing.
2. PressSTOP/E3ECT
at the VCRuntil the cassette
is ejected.
TV/VCR

Note:
This VCRrecords only io SP and EPspeeds.Your
VCRsets the ptayback speed automaticaLLyto the
speed used to record the tape.
(Continued on next page)
#
Cassette
Length

VHS Cassette PLayback/Record Times
SP
(Standard

LP
PLay) (Long P|ay)

EP
(Extended

PLay)

T-30

30 Minutes

I Hour

1 Hour,
30 Minutes

T-60

1 Hour

2 Hours

3 Hours

T-120

2 Hours

4 Hours

6 Hours

T-160

2 Hours,
40 Minutes

5 Hours,
20 Minutes

8 Hours

PAGE

I OPERATION

f
This page
explainshow
to use the
remote to
pLay tapes on
your VCR.

Auto/Manual Tracking Adjustment
Your VCR adjusts tracking

automaticaLLy when

you play a tape. If the tape was recorded on

a different VCR, streaks (video noise) may
appear. WhiLe the tape is playing, press
ADJ. (I/1_)

to adjust the tracking

manuaLLy.

FWD
(Fast Forward)

Real-Time Tape Counter
Press ENTERtwice to keep the tape counter

STOP

on the TV screen. Press ENTER repeatedly to
remove aLLdisplays. The counter

resets to

0:00:00 when you insert a cassette or when a
tape is rewound to its beginning.

SKIP

Pause/Forward/ReverseStow-MoUon
Video
(WhiLe in pLay mode) Press PAUSE for still
video. Press PAUSEagain, and foLLow
on-screen instructions for Forward or Reverse
slow motion. Press F FWD or REW to control
slow speed during slow motion.

Press PLAYto

resume normal tape playing.
Note:

When the reverse slow mode continues

for more than 30 secondes, the VCR wilt automaticaLLy change to play mode.

Tape Rewind and Fast Forward
(WhiLein Stop mode) Pressand releaseREW
or F FWD(Fast Forward),as desired. Press
STOPwhen tape reaches desiredLocation.

R_verse/Fohvard Search
(WhiLe in PLaymode) Press and release REWor
F FWD, as desired. Press PLAYto resume
normal tape playing.

CM Skip (Commercial Skip)
(WhiLe in play mode) Pressing CM SKIP on the
remote skips commercials or other program
materiaL. Pressing 1, 2, 3, or 4 times skips
30, 60, go, or 120 seconds, respectively.

REW(

SKIP skips a fuLL 120 seconds of commercials
in a few seconds, then resumes normal playback.

Options
Instant

OPERATION

You Can Use White

PAGE

Recording
what you are
watching
on TV.

Recording

recording Lets you record until you reach

Ix_r

the end of tape or you press STOP to stop recording.

1. TurnTV and VCRon.
Remote's Controls

-2. PLaceVCRin VCR mode by pressingTV/VCRon
the remoterepeatedly until the VCRindicator
appearsin the VCRfront panel.
3. SeLect channel 3 or 4 at the TV. If you have

power

sp/ep

0O0{3

rec/itr

stop/eject

connected your VCR to the TV's A/V input jacks,
select the A/V source at the TV for a better
tu re.

4. SeLectthe channelto be watched and recorded
at the VCR.If you havea cable box, select the
cabLebox output channel (usua|ty3 or 4) at the
VCR.SeLectcable box channeLsat the cablebox.
5. Insert

a VHS cassette tape into the VCR.

6. PressSP/EPto select recordingspeed, if
desired.Recordingspeed is always SP, unless
you select EP.
7. Press REC/ITR until

recording begins. REC indi-

cator appears in the VCR front panel
continues until

VCR'sControLs

pic-

Instant Recording
until endof tape)

Instant Timer Recording
(Presetrecordingtimes)

PAUSE -

STOPor STOP/E3ECT
Stopsandexitsrecording
mode.

Momentarily Pauses
recording. Press PAUSE
again to resume recording.

STOPor STOP/E3ECT
Stopsand exitsrecording
mode.

Recording

you reach the end of the tape,

or until you press STOP to stop recording.

PAGE

I OPERATION

f
Recording
usingpreset
timeperiods.
Preset Time Periods for ITR Recording.
Note:
Preset recording time counts down until the recording time is over.

Instant
(attended)
TimerRecording
(ITR)lets
you
recordwhereyou recordfora specific
preset
time
period,
instead
ofrecording
until
theend oftapeis
reached.
Forexample,you can recorda 30-minute
show usingthepresettimeperiod.
!
w

•r

Remote's Controls

power

splep

rec/_

stop/eject

000o

TurnTV andVCR on.
VCR'sControls

Place VCRin VCRmode by pressing
TV/VCRon the remote repeatedly until
the VCRindicator appears in the VCR
front pane[.
Presses of
L

Select channel3 or 4 at the TV.If you
have connectedyour VCRto the TV's
A/V input jacks, select the A/V source
at the TV for a better picture.

REC/
1 (Press)
2
3
4

Display
Current Time
0:30

Insert a VHScassette tape into the
VCR.

PressSP/EPto select recording speed,
if desired. Recordingspeed is always
SP, unless you select EP.
PressREC/ITRuntil recording begins.
The RECindicator appears in the VCR
front pane[. Recording continues until
you reach the evd of the tape, or until
you press STOP_o stop recording.
PressREC/ITRrepeatedly to select a
-preset recording time period. Eachsubsequentpressof REC/_TRincreasesthe
recordingtime by 30 minutes until you
reach a maximumof 4 hours.

Recording
Until end of tape
30 minutes

1:00

1 hours

1:30

1 hour and

Select the channelto be watched and
recorded at the VCR.If you have a
cable box, select the cable box output
channel (usually 3 or 4) at the VCR.
SeLectcabLebox channeLsat the cable
box.

Preset Time For

30 minutes

2:00

2 hours

4:00

4 hours

No display

norma[ recording

Note: The SP mode determineshow much tape
is left and switches speedfrom SPto EP,if
necessary,to complete recording the program.
There will be some picture and sounddistortion
at the point of the speed change.

OPERATION

If you have a cable box connected to your VCR,
power

ChooSethe showyou wish to recordusingthe
VCR'schannelselector. Choosethe showyou wish
to watch using'the TV'schannelselector.
_Turn

Recordingone
showwhite
watching
another.

Note:
you cannot record one show and watch another.

PAGE

Remote's
ControLs

TV and VCR on.
power

Place VCR in VCR mode by pressing
TV/VCR on the remote repeatedlyuntil

sp/ep

rec/itr

stop/eject

0000

the VCR indicatorappearsin the VCR
frontpanel.

Select channel 3 or 4 at the TV.If you
have connectedyour VCRto the TV's
A/V input jacks, select the AiV source
at the TV for a better picture.
Select the channelto be watched and
recorded at the VCR.If you have a
cable box, select the cable boxoutput
channel(usualy 3 or 4) at the VCR.
Select cable boxchannelsat the cable
box.

nserta VHS cassette
tapeintothe
VCR.

ress SP/EP to select recording speed,
if desired. Recording speed is always

VCR'sControls

OpUons You Can Use While Recording

Instant Recording
(until end of tape)
PAUSEMomentariLypausesrecording. PressPAUSE
again to resume recording.
STOPor STOP/F.3ECT
- Stopsand exits
recording mode.

SP, unless you select EP.

PressREC/ITR untilrecordingbegins.
REC indicatorappearsin the VCR front
panel.Recordingcontinuesunfityou
reach the end of the tape, or untilyou
pressSTOP to stop recording.

Place VCR in TV mode by pressing
TV/VCR on remote to turn off VCR
indicator

in the VCR front panel.

Selectthe showyou wish to watch
using the TV"s channelselector.
Note:
To return to the show you're recording, select
channel 3 or 4 at the TV. Place the VCR in the VCR
mode by pressing TV/VCR on the remote to show
the VCR indicator in the VCR's front panel.

PAGE
26 I OP RAT,O.
f
This page
explains how
to use the
timer so that

you'are

f PRoo"A.
a

SI_EZ

you can
record while

DAY

Press 2

T1MER

SETUP
AUI)_O

away.

eeOGRAM
m

MONTH :

Pressnumberkeys
QUIT=exit

MONTH :
DAY
:
START :
STOP
:
CHANNEL :
SPEED
:
REPEAT
:
(1-8) to select program
ENTER to adjust program

| START:
|
|
|

STOP
:
CHANNEL
SPEED
REPEAT

(1-8)

:
:
:

to select Ixogram

_. ENTER to ad}uM program

TIMER MENU

MAIN MENU

TIMER MENU
for Program8

for Program 1

Timer-controlled
unattended.

recording

lets you record shows

advance. The show may be recorded once or on
multiple
different
recording,

VCR Operation with Timer Off or On

Pick a day and time up to one year in

days. You can schedule up to eight
events into the PROGRAM TIMER for
as tong as no events overlap in the

VCR
POWER
On

Turn TV and VCR on.

the VCR indicator

appears in the VCR

front panel.

Select channel 3 or 4 at the TV.

Insert a VHScassette tape into the
VZR.
Program events to be recorded with the
Timer by following

the procedure in the

TIMER MENU section.

If you have a

cable box, select channel 3 or 4 (at
the VCR) as the channel to be recorded. Keep your cable box on when using
the Timer to record.

Enable the Timer by pressingPOWER
to
turn off the VC_. The TMRindicator
appears in the VCRfront panel to indicate the VCRis in the TIMERrecording
mode.

Off

VCR OPERATION
Disables timer-controued
recordingif an event is
Scheduledin the Timer. All
other VCRoperationscan
be used as desired.

same time period.

• PLace VCR in VCR mode by pressing
TV/VCR on the remote repeatedly until

TIMER
STATUS

Off

On (or set) Enablestimer-controlled
recording if an event is
scheduled in the Timer. You
cannot be operate the VCR
manually while it is in
Timer Set mode. If you
have scheduled the Timer,
you'll be recording at a
Later time.

TROUBLESHOOTING

PAGE

Somequick
and easytips
to fixing
problems
yourself.

Before Catting for Service
Pleaserefer to this chart beforecalling for service. First, turn on the TVand VCR.Select appropriate
input for the TVto receive the video signal from the VCR.Youwilt probably usethe AntennaIn connection to the TV.Select channel 3 or 4 at the TV.Place the VCR in the VCRmode by pressing TV/VCRon
the remote repeatedly until VCRindicator appears in the VCRfront panel If you have a cable box, turn
it on-and select channel 3 or 4 at the VCR.

Operating Problems
Probabte Sotution

ObservedCondition

Possible

No powerto the VCR.

Power cord is not connected.

Connect power cord.

Remotedoesnot function.

Batteries are weak.

Replace with new batteries.

You are too far away from the
VCR.

Move closer to the VCR.

Remote may be at an awkward

Avoidholding
theremoteat
sharpangle.

Cause

angle.
No picture appears on TV screen

Source forTV isnot selected

from any VCR function.

properly.

VCR features
do notfunction.
VCR doesnotrespondto remote
functions
orVCR keys.

SetINPUTsourceon TV to
Audio/VideoIn, or tune TVto
Channel3 or 4, as appropriate.

TV/VCR mode for VCR is set to W.

PressTV/VCRon remote repeatedtyto chooseVCRmode.VCR
indicatorappearsin VCRfront
panel.

VCR islockedup

Disconnect VCRpowercordfor
three (3) seconds.Reset clock
and other features as necessary.

PlayingTapes (Playback)Problems
ObservedCondition

Possib[e Cause

Probab[eSotution

Tapewill not rewind o3fast
forward.

Tape is fuUy rewound or is at
its end.

No action necessary.

Mechanical sound is audible
during playback.

Note: This is normal operating
sound from internal
mechanisms.

No action necessary.

Tapep!ay_)ackdoes not appear
on TV'screen.

Source for TV is not selected

SetInputsourceon TV to
Audio/Video
In,ortuneTV to
Channel3 or4,asappropriate.

Video "noise" (horizon[at
streaks) appear during normal
tape" playing.

VCRStatus Displayflickers
when using STILLvideo during
tape playback.

property.

TV/VCRmode for VCRis set to
TV.

Press
TV/_CRrepeatedly
to
chooseVCR mode.VCR indicator
appearsinVCR frontpane[.

Tapeis a rental or was recorded
on another VCR.

UseAD3.(41/I_)
formanual
tracking
adjustment
whiletape
isplaying.

Tape heads are dirty.

Cleanvideoheads.

Tapetracking needsto be
adjusted whitein stow-motion
playback.

FromSTILLvideomode,enable
stow-motion
playback.
Use
AD3. (_/l_) to adjust tracking
for best picture. Return to PLAY
mode,then pressPAUSEfor
STILLvideo.

PAGE

I TROUBLESHOOTING

fSomequick
and easy tips
to fixing
problems
yourself.

Channel Tuning Problems
ObservedCondition

Possible Cause

Probable Solution

Some channels are skipped over
when using Channel Up/Down.

Those channels were deleted

UseCH.ADD/DEL torestore
channels.
SeeSETUP Menu for
details.

Picture and sound are weak or

Antenna or cables are loose.

Tightenconnections
or replace
cable.

Wrong SOURCEoption is being
used.

TryallSOURCE options.
See
_SETUP menu fordetails.

with the CH, ADD/DEL option.

missing.

Recording Problems
ObservedCondition

Possible Cause

Probable Solution

Camcorderimage is not shown.

Camcorderis off.

Turn camcorder on and operate
properly.

Camcorderimage via AiV input
to VCRis not shownon TV
screen.

VCRSOURCE
is not set to AUX.

UseChannelUp/Down to select
AUX A/V input channel.

Timerrecording is not possible.

Clock in VCR is not set to

Set clockto correcttime. See
CLOCKmenu.

correct time.

TMRindicator appears after VCR
i_turned off.

VCR is on which disables timer.

Turn VCRoff to enable timer.
TMRindicator appearsin the
VCRfront panel.

Timerhasbeenprogrammed
incorrectly.

ReprogramTimer. SeeTIMER
menu.

TMR indicator
doesnotappear
after
programmingtimer.

ReprogramTimerandturnVCR
offtoenabletimer.

that
VCR isinTimerRecording
mode. Thisisnormalindication
theVCR isinTIMER mode.If
needed,disable
TIMER by
turning
VCR on.

Stereo Audio Record and/or PLayback Problems
Observed Condition

Possible Cause

Probable Solution

Stereo is not present.

TV isnotStereo-compatible. No action is possible.
Programisnotinstereoformat. No action is possible.
VCR A/V OutjacksarenotconnectedtoTV A/V Injacks.

Make A/V connections. Stereo is
available only via A/V output
from VCR.

VCRAudio/Video Out is not
selectedfor viewing at the TV.

Select AUX or A/V sourceas TV
input.

VCRAUDIORECORDmodeis set
to SAPor MONAURAL.

Set VCRAUDIO RECORD
modeto
Stereo. SeeAUDIOMenu.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Moisture
Moisture condensation

can occur:

PAGE

Some quick
and easy tips
to fixing
problems
yourself.

Condensation
In locations

where moisture

condensation

may

OCCUr:

• When the video recorder is moved from a cold
place to a warm place.
• Under extremely

humid conditions

• Keep the power cord plugged into an AC outlet
and POWEROn. This wit[ help prevent condensation.

• When condensation has occurred,wait a few
hours for the VCRto dry beforeusing it.

Magnetic

FieLd from

Other

Equipment

Keep the VCR and videotapes away from strong magnetic fietds, such as those produced by a vacuum
cleaner, refrigerator, or air conditioner.

Video Head Cleaning
Your VCR automatically cleans the heads as it is used. However, after tong periods of use, your video
heads may become dogged with accumulated dirt, causing distortion. When this occurs, use a do-ityourself wet-type head cteaning cassette avaiLabLe from your Zenith dea|er.
Caution:
Do not use a dry-type head cteaning system. It may seriousLy damage the VCR and cassettes used in the
VCR. Snow, streaking in picture,

and horizontal

pulting indicate

the need for professional

video head

cteaning. See your Zenith approved service center for cleaning.

Cabinet CLeaning
CLeanthe outside surfaces of the VCR with a soft lint-free

cloth as required. Use care not to scratch the

VCR during cteaning.

PAGE

'30

I INDEX

f
Find what
you want

quickly.
FEATU RE

PAGE

Audio Menu ......................................
Auto Channel. Search ..............................
Connections

18
8, 17

..................................

4-5, 19

Ch. Add/De[ ....................................

8, 17

Clock Set .....................................

8, 15

Features Chart .....................................
Front Pane[ Diagram ................................
Instant

Recording

...............................

3
10
23-25

Language Menu ...................................

Main Menu ......................................

Maintenance

.....................................

Playing Tapes ..................................

21-22

Remote Control

12-13

.................................

Safety Information

..................................

Setup Menu ......................................
SpeakEZ Function ...................................

2
17
7

Timer Menu ......................................

Timer-Controlled

Recording ............................

Troubleshooting .................................
VCR Status Displays

................................

27-29
11

Warranty ........................................

Watching TV .....................................

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VIDEOCASSETTE
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Welcomeinto the Zenith family! We beEevethat you will be pleased with your newZenith Entertainment Machine.Pleasereadthis warranty carefuUy,it is a "LIMITED WARRANTY"
as defined under FederalLaw.This warrantygives you specific legal rights,
andyou may also haveother rightsthat vary from state to state within the U.S.A.

ZENITH'S RESPONSIBILITY
Service

Labor

During a period of 90 days from effective warranty
when needed as determined

Parts

Not Covered

date, Zenith

wiLt provide service labor by a Zenith authorized

by Zenith, as a result of manufacturing

service center

defects.

New or remanufacturedreplacementsfor factory-defective parts wilt be suppbedby a Zenith authorized servicecenterfor one year from
effective warranty date. Suchreplacementparts are warrantedfor the remaining portion of the original warranty period.
This warranty coversmanufacturing defects anddoes not cover installation, adjustment of customercontrolsin the home,installationor
repairof homeantenna systems,cable convertersor cable company-supp|iedequipment;it also does not coverdamagedue to misuse,
abuse, negligence,acts of God or other causesbeyondthe control of Zenith. Any alteration of the productafter manulacture voids this
warranty in its entirety.

OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY
Effective

Warranty

Date

Warranty begins on the date of original
as evidence

Operating

Carry-In

Guide

Service

Read your Operating

The video

consumer purchase.

For your

convenience,

keep the dealeCs dated bit[ of sale or a delivery ticket

of the purchase date.

Guide carefully so that you wilt understand the operation

product must be taken to a U.S. or Canadian Zenith

of your set and how tO adjust the

authorized service

center for warranty service

customer controls.

and must be picked up by

the owner.

1t/Set Performance

Important

Warranty Service

It is the owner'sresponsibilityto maintain the TV receiverwith whichthe video product is used, and the associatedantenna system, in
proper operating condition..
ProductRegistration--Pleasefill out and mail your ProductRegistrationCard.It is imperative that Zenith know how to reach you
promptlyif we shoulddiscovera safety problemthat could affect you.
For warranty

service information,

contact

(see above) will be provided without
warranty

any Zenith authorized

service center. Parts and service labor that are Zenith's

service, call or write the Zenith Response Center. You must provide the

date of original installation.
might avoid

responsibiUty

charge. Other service is at the owner's expense. If you have any problem in obtaining

Before you ask for warranty

sewice,

satisfactory

model number, serial number and date of purchase or

read "Maintenance

And Troubleshooting"

in your operating

guide.

You

a service call.

THIS WARRANTYIS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHERWARRANTY,EXPRESSOR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY
OF NERCHANTABII_ITYOR FITNESS FORA PARTICULARPURPOSE,AND ZENITH SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FORANY CONSEQUENTIAL,
INDIRECT, OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGESOF ANY KIND, INCLUDING LOSTREVENUESOR PROFITSIN CONNECTIONWITH THE PRODUCT.

Zenith Electronics Corporation
Customer Service Department
1000 Milwaukee Avenue
Glenview, Illinois 60025-2493
Telephone: (847) 391-8752
Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Central Time

ZENITH ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
1000 MILWAUKEE AVENUE
GLENVIEW, ILLINOIS 60025-2493

Zenith Part No. 206-3390
GS# 3835RM0024M
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