ZENITH VCR Manual 98040512

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

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SAFETYTIPS: I

Referto the "SafetyTips"leaflet that

camewith your productfor Important

SafetyInstructions.

RECORDYOURMODELNUMBER /

(Now,whiteyoucanseeit) /

Themodelandserialnumberof your newVCRare located

on the backof the VCRcabinet.Foryourfuture convenience,

we suggestthat you recordthesenumbershere:

MODELNO.

SERIALNO.

WARNING

WARNING:

TO REDUCETHE RISKOF ELECTRICSHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER(OR BACK).NO USERSERVICEABLEPARTSINSIDE.

REFERSERVICINGTO QUALIFIEDSERVICEPERSONNEL.

TheLightningflashwitharrowheadsymbol,withinan equilateraltriangle,isintendedtoalerttheusertothepres-

A_IL enceofuninsuLated"dangerousvoltage"withintheproduct'senclosurethatmay be ofsufficientmagnitudetocon-

stitutea riskofelectricshockto persons.

_lL he exclamationpoint within an equilateraltriangle is intended to alertthe userto the presenceof important oper-

ating and maintenance(servicing) instructions in the Literature accompanyingthe appliance.

WARNING:

TO PREVENTFIREOR SHOCK HAZARDS,DO NOTEXPOSETHISPRODUCTTO RAINOR MOISTURE.

POWER CORD POLARIZATION:

CAUTION:To PreventElectricShock,matchwidebladeofplugto wideslot,fullyinsert.

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.). Thecodeprovides guideLinesfor propergroundingand, in particular,specifiesthat the cableground

shallbe connected to the grounding systemof the building, as dose to the point of the cableentry aspractical.

REGULATORYINFORMATION:

Thisequipment has been tested andfoundto complywith the limits for aClassB digital device,pursuantto Part 15

of the FCCRules.TheseLimitsaredesignedto providereasonableprotectionagainstharmfulinterferencewhenthe

equipmentis operatedin aresidentialinsta[lation. This equipment generates,usesand canradiateradio 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 useris 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 circuitdifferentfromthat to whichthe receiveris

connected.

• (_onsultthe dealeror an experiencedradio/TV technician for help.

CAUTION:

Do not attempt to modify this productin anywaywithout written authorizationfromZenith Electronics

Corporation. Unauthorizedmodification could void the user'sauthority to operatethis product.

This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment

Regulations.

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

du Canada."

INSTALLATION I PAGE 3

FEATURES VRA412 VRA422

SpeakEZFunction X X

4-Heads (Special Video Effects) X X

Full Coad/Quick Start X X

Auto Head Cleaner XX

Audio System Monaural FiTSHi-Fi Stereo

Audio/Video (A/V) .lacks Monaural Stereo

Remote Control.MBR412 X X

Auto/ManualBand Select X X

Auto/ManualChannelSearch X X

Channel Capability (CATV&TV) 181 181

Record SpeedsSP/EP X X

Playback Speeds SP/LP/EP X X

Auto Playback System X X

Auto/Manual Digital Tracking X X

Instant Recording X X

Timer-Controlled Recording X X

Auto PLaybackTape Speed Adjust X X

Forward/Reverse Slow-Fiotion X X

Video (4-head VCR) Variable 1/10 to 1/32 Variable 1/10 to 1/32

Pause/StiU Video X X

Real-Time Tape Counter X X

Speed Search X X

CF!Skip X X

English/Spanish/FrenchMenus X , X

1-Year;8-EventTimer X X

LED ClockFrontPanelDisplay X X

Auto ClockSetSystem X X

Hook-up Cable(VCRto TV) _ X X

I. ModelVRA422 isusedforthe description,operation,and detailsprovidedinthisoperatingguide.

2.VCR designand specificationsaresubjectto change withoutpriornotice.

X = Featureis provided N/A = Feature is Not Available

Thispage

shows the fea-

tures of your

VCRand the

differences

betweenthe

models

PAGE4

Required

connections

for your VCR

IINSTALLATION

Connections Without a CaMe Box

Antenna

Rat Wire \\'_1 .'/J

(300 ohm)

Back Pane[ of Stereo VCR .-" ....

I/"* "300/75 ohm •

_"I Adaptor I

ANT(q ._l_l OR (Not provided) |

f-- R.AUDIO-L -T. VIDEO .-- _IN '_l-- .....

€I_OUT_IOUT_ I VHFIBHFICAT_ \ OR ----- _ableTVeTV

p,E_..l®,._,N® I_'_--_'I"Wall 3ack Back Panel of Typical rv

__A_O LJV_I_J_VHF%%, VHF/UHF_3ATV

with your VCR.

Tum off power or unplug VCR

before making any connections.

Connections With a Cable Box

_;Nm _BackPanel of Stereo VCR

I®ou, o ®IVHF/UHF/CATV

Back Panel of Typical TV

Back Pane[ of

Cable TV

Wall 3ackjTypical CabLe Box

_CABLE

-_o_, ,./ This cabLeis provided

with your VCR.

A Tum off power or unplug VCR

before making any connections.

INSTALLATION I PAGE 5

Audio/Video (A/V) Connections to W

Use A/V connections for a better picture.

Optional

connections

for your VCR

Back Panel of StereoVCR

VHF/UHF/CAI'V

BackPanel of TypicalTV

4_Tum off power

or unplug VCR

before making

any connections.

A/V came is not provided with VCR.

Back Panelof MonauralVCR

VHF/UHF/CA'rY

BackPanelof TypicalAonauraLTV

Am"

Note: If the back panel

on yourTV is different.

refer to the TV'soperating

guide.

A/V came is not provided with VCR.

AccessoryAudio/Video (A/V) Connections to VCR

BackPanel of StereoVCR Jack panelof Accessory

VHF/UHF/CATV

Accessory

Component:

Another VCR,

Camcorder,

Video Camera,

SateLUte Receiver,

Laser Disc PLayer

A urn off power

or unplug VCR

before making

any connections.

A/V cable is not provided with VCR.

PAGE 6 INSTALLATION

Things you

must do

before you

can operate

your VCR

CLOCK MENU

AUTO CLOCK SET(ON): []

MANUAL CLOCK SET :N

Press number keys

QUIT =exit

CLOCK

PROGRAMIgl

MONTH:

DAY :

START :

STOP :

CHANNEL :

SPEED :

REPEAT

(1-8) toselectprogram

ENTER to adjust program

TIMER

SETUP MENU 1

AUTO PROGRAM:

CH. ADD/DEL:

SOURCE:

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY:

LANGUAGE SELECT:

Pressnumberkeys

QUIT= exit

SETUP

I I Note:

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

SpeakEZ 1

CLOCK!I

TIMER

SETUP

AUDIO

Press number keys

QUIT : exit

MAIN MENU

IAUDIO MENU

S_kE2:ON D_ Bo_

PLAYBACK:

RECORD:

Press number keys

then ENTER QUIT: exit

AUDIO

Audio menu's PLAYBACKand

RECORDoptions are avaiLabLeonly

with stereo VCRs.

Connect the Power

(Required) PLugyour VCRinto an unswitched

120 Vac, 60 Hz householdpower outlet. Turn

on the VCRby pressingthe POWERonthe

remote or on the VCR'sfront paneL.

WALL

SWITCH

Do not plug the VCRinto aswitched

poweroutlet. Otherwise, when the

power is switched off, the VCRturns

off. Youmay then have to reset the

Hme and date, and reprogram opera-

tional features.

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 pLay-

back 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.

i÷÷1

OUTLET •

TYPICAL ZENITH VCR _ @

....... ,ll I[

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.

INSTALLATION IPAGE 7

Howto AccessMenus

1. PressMENUto seeMainMenu.

2. PressNUMBER(1, 2, 3, or 4) to see

desired sub menu to be used.

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.

Select SpeakEZ Function 0N/OFF

Avoice teLLsyou how to usethe features

in the menusif SpeakF_Zis 0N. (ON is

recommended.).

Seethe AUDIOMenu for details.

_peakEZ only functions with

EN6LISH.

SeLect Language for VCR

Menus/Displays

.(OpUonaL).Select English,Spanish,or

Frenchfor VCRmenusand status dis-

plays.Seethe LANGUAGESELECToption

on the SETUPmenufor detaiLs.

Point remote toward VCR

Press 4.

I-i,

CLOCK

TIMER

SETUP

AUDIO

Press number kmpJ

_n" =exit

MAIN MENU

Press 5.

ISETUP MENU _

AUTO PROGRAM:

CH. ADD/OEL:

SOURCE:

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY:

LANGUAGE SELECT:

Press number keys

QUIT = exit

SETUP MENU

Choosesand

modifiesoptions

(2>

(S>

Selects

VCRtuner

tv_

IAUOIOMENU ]

SpsskEZ:ONNONROFF

PLAYBACK:

RECORD:

Press number keys

then ENTER QUIT = exit

Press NUMBER

(1 or 2) to choose

ON or OFF

ISETUP MENU

LANGUAGE SELECT : ENGUSI

nENGLISH _ ESPAI_IOL

[EJFRAN_,AIS

Press number keys

then ENTER QUIT = exit •

Press NUMBER (1, 2,

or 3)-to select the

desired Language

Thingsyou

must do

beforeyou

can operate

your VCR

PAG E 8

Some things

you must do

and others

you may

want to do

before you

can operate

your VCR

I INSTALLATION

Set Date and Time for Clock

Set the dock in the VCR to the current

date and time. See CLOCKMenu for

details.

YourVCRalsohas an Auto-ClockSet

feature. See CLOCKMenufor details.

The Timer features wit[ not

function unless the Clock has

been set.

Select Source for VCR

(Optiona[) Set the source of the VCR for

the type of program signal you have

connected to the ANT IN jack on the

back of the VCR. Choose TV if you have

an antenna connected to the VCR.

Choose CATVif you have a cable system

(with or without a cabte box) connected

to the VCR. Choose AUX if you have an

accessory Audio/Video (A/V) connected

to the VCR.

SeeSOURCEoption on SETUPmenu for

details.

Use Auto Program to Find

Channels

(Required) Use AUTO PROGRAMto find

active channels in your broadcast area.

AUTO PROGRAMstores the active chan-

nets that you can access by using the

Channe[ Up/Down arrows. See AUTO

PROGRAMon the SETUP Menu for

detaiLs.

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

SETUPMenufor details.

Press 2, | CLO(_ MENU

I_ //.om_ : BJA"UARY

/| DAY : 1 THU

CLOCKMENU 1/Y F.AR : 1998

AUTO CLOCK SET(ON): Im || "/ T1ME

12:00 PM

MANUALCLOCKSET :[] |Press numberkeys

then ENTER CIUIT = exit

Press NUMBER

_re...,,_ k_ I

QuiT=exitJ (0-9) then ENTER to

set date and time

CLOCK MENU

Press 3. SETUPMENU

SOURCE:TUNER('rv)

SETUPMENU

QUIT = exit

Press NUMBER

(1, a, or 3) to setect

the desired source

Press 1_

m "

SETUP MENU

AUTO PROGRAM:

CH. AOO(CIEL:

SOURCE:

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY:

LANGUAGESELECT:

Press n_n_bevkeys

QUIT = exit

SETUP MENU

ISETUP MENU 1

AUTO PROGRAM:I_ I

QUIT = exit J

II _CH. ADD/DEL: CH. [] ADD

IsE'ru,MENu 1

| AUTO PROGRAM: Lll |

i CH. ADO/DEL: /Press number keys |

| SOURCE: | tilth ENTER QUIT = exN .,)

| ON-SCREEN DISPLAy: |

l l Press NUMBER

/ P_""um_r k_r, / (0-9) then ENTER

Lourr:..It j

SETUP MENU

INSTALLATION I PAGE 9

Select Other Menu Options

Showor hidethe VCRstatus on your

screenby usingthe ON-SCREENDISPLAY

option on the SETUPmenu. Werecom-

mend keeping this option ON. Seethe

SETUP menu for detaiLs.

Ifyou havea stereoVCR,seLecttheaudio

format(HI-FIorNORMAL) to usewhen

you pLaya tape.We recommendsetting

thisoptionto HI-FI.See thePLAYBACK

MODE optionon theAUDIO Menu for

details.

Ifyou have a stereoVCR, selectthe audio

format (STEREO,MONO or SAP) to use

when recording.We recommend using

STEREO. See the RECORD MODE option on

the AUDIO Menu fordetails.

Press 4.I

SETUP MENU

AUTO PROGRAM:

C1!. ADO/DeL:

SOURCE:

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY:

LANGUAGE SELECT:

Press number keys

QUIT: exit

SETUPMENU

-ISETUP MENU 1

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY:ON

/.ON _OFF /

|Press number keys |

_. thenENTER Qurr: ,xk J

PressNUMBER (1 or 2)

to choose ON or OFF

Press4.

SpeskEZ

CLOCK ii _

"rIMER

SETUP

AUDIO

Pressnumberkeys

QUIT: exit

MAIN MENU

AUDIO MENU

SpsskEZ:

PLAYBACK: HI-FI IBIHI-FI

_NORMAL

RECORD:

Press number keys

then ENTER QUIT = exit

Press NUMBER(1 or 2)

to choose

HI-FI or NORMAL

Press4.

CLOCK

TIMER

SETUP

AUDIO

Pressnurnber keys

OUIT = exit

MAIN MENU

fAUDIO MENU

"_ I SpakEZ:

_PLAYBACK:

| RECORD: STEREO nSTEREO

I BMoNo

/ Press number keysklSAP

then ENTER QUIT = exit ,_

PressNUMBER

(1, 2 or 3) to choose

STEREO,MON0, or SAP

Thingsyou

may want to

do beforeyou

operateyour

VCR.

PAGE 10 CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS

Descriptions

of items you

need to know

to operate

your VCR.

Front Panel Controls

Thesecontrols performbasicVCRoperaUons--someof them light up asyou use them. The Remote

performsbasicaswell asadvancedVCRoperations.

Cassette

Compartment

zenith_

.= IC'U U

POWEROn/Off Stop/Eject Recording Channel Up/Down

Button Selector Speed Selector Selector

LED Clock Front Panel PLAY, REW (Rewind), REC/ITR

Display F FWD (Fast Forward), (Instant Timer

PAUSESelector Record) Selector

LEDClock Front Panel Indicators

ACassette is in the VCR

VCR function_ are available and /__°__

channels are selected at VCR -- F:i:

VCR is Recording

Clock Time

[L"U t_l

AUiL-_Time is AM

PM -I Time is PM

TUL| VCRis in timer recording

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.

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.

EP Extended Play speed is selected.

SP Standard Play speed is selected.

-:-- CLock is not set.

Err Error: Turn VCR On and OFF to erase "Err" mes-

sage. If it is not erased, take VCR to an

authorized repair center.

CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS IPA GE I 1

Current modeof operaUon

(STOP,PAUSE,RECORD,PLAY,etc.)

and audioformat of tape, where

PLay-HI-FI or NORMAL(No display)

TapeSpeed

EP=ExtendedPlay

LP=LongPlay

SP=StandardPlay

Current date, day, and Ume I

I•

PLAY HI-FI VCR CH 11

SP ST/SAP-

Current CH (ChanneDsetected

by usingtuner in VCR

15 MON

7:17 AM M-1:35:45-

Typical VCRStatus gisptay

on TV

Audio format of signat

receivedby VCRtuner:

STEREO,MONOor ST/SAP

_Rear-time tape counter

M = Counter Memory is active

- = Tapeis rewoundpastindex

mark.

1:35:45 =Length of tape (in Ume)

1=1 hour

35 = 35 minutes

45 =45 seconds

M-1:35:45

Tape Counter PosiUon

REM 1:35

TapeTime Remaining

VCR Status Disptay

The VCR Status Display-appears on the TV when a

VCR function starts, Eke when you change a

channei'or select a different VCR mode. For

example, pressing STOPwhile the VCR is in PLAY

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-SCREENDISPLAYoption

on the SETUPmenu.SetectONto seethe disp[ay.

See"VCRMenuOperations"sectionfor details.

VCR Status Display Options

Whenthe Status Displayappears,pressENTER

repeatedly to see abbreviateddisptays,as follows:

1. PressENTERto see StatusDisplay.

2. PressENTERa secondtime to show only the

tape counterposition.

3. PressENTERa third time to showonty the tape

time remaining.

4. PressENTERrepeatedtyuntit at[displaysare

removed.

On-Screen

displaystet[

you the status

of the tape

inserted and

VCRfunctions.

PAGE i2

A quick List

of at[the

buttons on

your remote

controland

what they do.

I OPERATION

Remote Contro[ Operation

Select VCRMode, Select CBL(DBS)Mode,

aim at VCR aim at cable box or DBS

{ Jl

SelectTV Mode,

aim at IV

POWER Button

/"_ vcR/oBsm

A_A "_IMODE Selector

_<_ ]] Selecting Mode of Operation

<z><_ 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.

i_ll 2. Press POWERto turn On/Off the

!_[I selectedequipment.

I 113 Refer to instructionswith IV and/or

cable box (DBS)for operation.

InstaiUng Batteries

Be sureto instaLLthebatteries

providedwiththisremote.Match

positive(+)and negative(-)with

markingsshownin battenjcom-

partment.

After installing batteries, the

remote resets to the foLLowing

brand codes:

IV = 100, CABLE=300

Note: All VCRoperations and menu

options can be accessedby using

the remote control.

A -- Feature is not avaiLabLe.

AD3 (AD3UST Left/Right) -- Adjuststape play-

back tracking while in VCR mode. Use to change

sta_tusof TVmenu optionswhile in TV mode.

CH (Up/Down) -- ChangesfavoritechanneLs.

ALsoseLectsAUX AiV inputchanneL.

CM SKIP -- Fastforwardspicturesearchthrough

30 secondsofrecording.

E3ECT -- Ejects the tape in the VCR.

ENTER-- Programs menu options and showsVCR

status display.

F FIND (Fast Forward)--Advancestaperapidly.

MEMORY-- ReturnsreaL-timetape 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

restoreIV sound.

Numbers -- Chooses channeLs and enters pro-

gramming information.

PAUSE -- Pauses tape temporaFiLy during playback

or record.

PLAY -- Begins tape playback.

POWER -- Turns VCR On and Off. ALSoturns VCR

Timer Off and On, if programmed.

PROGRAM -- Programs remote with brand codes for

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

ouTr/cc -- Exits menu system. SeLects closed

caption for some Ivs while in IV mode.

REC/ITR -- Begins tape recording.

REW _- Rewinds tape to the beginning.

sEL (SELECT Up/Down) -- Chooses IV on-screen

menu options white in IV mode. 4

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 -- Selects operational mode of

remote.

VOLUME (Up/Down) -- Changes volume of IV.

OPERATION I PAGE 13

CBL

VCR/DBS/TV

Mode Selector

'_--'_"_ --Program Button

@(D(D

_ CZ2) CZ2)

Somefunctions of your productsmay not be controlled by

this remote.In such cases,use the original remote control

furnished with the product.

If you are using Zenith products,the remote comes pro-

grammedfor the most commonly used codes. For other

brands-- or if your remotefaiLsto controlyourZenith prod-

uct -- you will haveto programthe remote.

Follow these stepsfor each product:

1. Locate the three-digit code for your brandand type of

equipmentin the code tab|es below.

2. SlideVCR/CBL(DBS)/IVto chooseIV or cable box (DBS)

modeof operation.

3. Pressand hold PROGRAMwhile entering the brand code

for yourequipment.

4. Enter the three-digit brand code and then release

PROGRAM.If yourequipmentdoesnot work,repeat steps

3 and4, ortry a different brandcode.

5. Write downthe code that operatesyour equipment.

IV ,CATV ,DBS

TV Codes by Brand TV Codes by Brand

TV Brand Name Codes TV Brand Name Codes

Admiral 151, 152,110, 144 Scott 115,130

Citizen 156, 157, 158,

Curtis Mathes 115, 130. 113,

Daewoo 145, 146. 147,

Daytzon 130, 115

Emerson 110, 111. 115.

Fisher 116, 125

Funai 153, 154

Genera[ Electric 102, 118. 127,

Goldstar 115, 122, 130,

Hitachi 119, 131, 132

3CPenney 102, 115, 12"4,

3VC 109, 141

KTV 115, 130, 131,

LXI 104, 116, 123,

Magnavox 100, 101, 106,

115, 121, 122,

MGA/Mitsublshi 103, 115, 130

Montgomery Wards 115, 129, 131,

NEC 115, 130

Panasonic 104, 122, 127,

Phi|co_ 115, 121, 122,

PhiUps 121, 122

Pioneer 134

Proscan 118, 144. 151

Quasar 127, 128

Radio Shack 110, 111,

RCA 118, 144,

Realistic 110, 111,

Sadlsung 104, 115.

Sanyo 116, 125

129

151

129

130, 131

160, 161, 162

118, 144, 151

148, 149, 150

131, 140, 143.

128, 144, 151

131, 133, 146

130, 133

138

124, 125, 131

107, 109, 114

130, 131, 133

103, 113;121

128, 133, 163

131, 130. 150

Sears

Sharp

Sony

SyLvania

Symphonic

Toshiba

Wards

XRIO00

Zenith

104, 116, 123, 124. 125, 131

112, 129, 131, 139

105

106, 107, 115, 121, 122, 130

133

153, 154

104, 123, 124

102, 113, 114, 115, 121, 130

131

155

100, 101

Cable Converter Codes by Brand

Cable Decoder Codes

Brand Name

Arccher 336

Cableview 336

Citizen t336

Curtis Mathes 317

Eagle 306, 307, 310

GE 353

Gemini 302, 328, 333

General.Instrument 327, 328

Gobrand 336

Hamlin 314,

3erroid 323,

Kate Vision 334

Macom 311, 312, 342

;4=9._vOx 307. 310, 337, 338

NSC 332, 334

n^v 301, 321, _

330, 331

324, 325, 326, 329

Cable Converter Codes by Brand

Cable Decoder

Brand Name

Panasonic

Paragon

PhiEps

Pioneer

Pluser

RCA

Regal

Regency

Samsun9

Scientific Atlanta

Simarx

Sprucer

Standard

Components

Stargate

Teieview

Texscan

Tocom

Uniden

Unika

Universal

Vid Tech

Video Way

View'star

Zenith

Codes

313, 320

300

306. 307, 308. 309, 310

318. 319

336

318

310

304

334

317, 347, 335, 354

318, 327

318, 320, 327

334

318, 327, 328

336

303

315, 316

348

336

351, 352

339

349

306. 307, 310

300, 305, 311

DBS Codes by Brand

DBSBrand Name Codes

RCA 356

Sony 355

Yourremote

controL

operatesthe

common

features of

most,but not

aU, modeLsand

brandsof IR

(infrared)

controlledTVs

andcable

converters

(DBS).

PAGE 14 I OPERATION

Introducing

you to the

Main Menu

selections

CLOCK MENU

AUTOCLOCKSET(ON):[]

MANUAL CLOCK SET :N

Press number keys

QUIT: exit

CLOCK

rPROGRAM []

MONTH :

DAY :

START :

STOP :

CHANNEL:

SPEED :

REPEAT :

(1-8) to select program

ENTER to adjust program

TIMER

ISETUP MENU 1

AUTO PROGRAM: []

CI'L ADD/DEL: []

SOURCE: []

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY: []

LANGUAGE SELECT: []

Press number keys

QUIT = exit

AUDIO MENU

Sp_EZ: ON []ON EIOFF

PLAYBACK:

RECORD:

Press number keys

then ENTER QUIT = exit

SETUP AUDIO

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

[' TI

CLOCK

TIMER

AUDIO

Pressnumberkeys

QUIT=exit

MAIN MENU

How to Access Menus

Menu operation is easy--jt_st foLLowthe instructions

shown at the bottom of the menu.

1. Press MENU to see main menu.

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

menu to be used.

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.

Note:

Performmenuoperationswith the VCRand TV on,

and tune the TVto channe[ 3 or 4. The VCRmust

aLsobe in the VCRmode of operaUon.PressTV/VCR

repeatedlyunlit VCRindicator appearsin the front

pane[.

Point remote toward VCR

Choosesand

modifies opUons

QQQ

SeLects

VCRtuner

The CLockMenu sets the clock in the VCR to the current

time. There are two options. AUTO and MANUAL

Auto Clock Set

AUTO_utomatica|[ysets the clockin the VCRto the current

time and date. AUTOworksonly in areaswhereDataService

(DS) signalsare providedalongwith normalTVsignals.

1. PressMENUto see Main Menu.

2. Press 1to see CLockMenu on the Main Menu.

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

CLockMenu.

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 CLOCKMenu sets the clock in the VCR to the current

date and time.

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.

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.

OPERATION I PAGE 15

The CLock

Menu sets the

clock in VCR

to the current

time.

CLOCKMENU

AUTO CLOCK SET(ON):[]

MANUAL CLOCK SET :l_l

Press number keys

QUIT = exit j

CLOCK MENU

MONTH : O JANUARY

DAY : 1 THU

YEAR : 1998

TIME : 12:00 PM

Pressnumberkeys

_, thenENTER QUIT=exit

Typica[ CLOCK Menu with

date and time settings

PAGE 16 OPERATION

The TIMER

Menu teLLs

the VCR when

to record a

program on a

day and at a

•time you

specify

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

SpeakEZ

C' Ki|

TIMER

SETUP

AUDIO

Press numberkeys

OUIT = exit

Press 2

IPROGRAM [] 1

MONTH :

DAY :

START :

STOP :

CHANNEL :

ISPEED :

IREPEAT :

|(1-8) to select progmm

|ENTER to adjust program

mmm

PROGRAM []

MONTH :

DAY :

START :

STOP :

CHANNEL :

SPEED :

REPEAT

(1-8) to select progra_

ENTER to ad|ust program

Month

Day

Start Time

Stop Time

ChanneL

Speed

Frequency

of Recording _ ._._ Program Number

PROGRAMn.._ "

of Recording_ "MONTH : 7 JULY

.__ =LDAY : 20 MON

of Recording I_START : 11:16 AM

of Recording ...._.._ IP-STOPITcHANNEL:11:46120"IvAM

of Recording _'_: _Pi_toTseie_tl_pCr_gram/_

of Recording//• to erasepress(0)

of Recording /

WhenhighLighted,press NUMBER(1-

8) to choose programNumber.

REPEAT OPTIONS

ONCE-- Recordsonce.

WEEKLY-- Recordsonceeach week.

DAILY-- Recordsonetime each day,

Monday - Friday.

CHANNEL OPTIONS

Toselect an AUXchanneL,seLectthe

next highest or Lowestchannel pro-

grammed in the VCRwith the CHAN-

NELUp/Down arrows.

How to Use Timer

1. ChooseTIMERmenuas described in "How to

AccessMenus."

2. Press the Numbers on the Remote as needed for

_the items in the menu, then press ENTER.

3. Press QUIT/CC to exit the menu system.

SPEED OPTIONS (SP or EP)

The SP mode determines how much

tape is Left and switches speed from

SP to EP, if necessary, to comp[ete

recording the program. There wi[L be

some picture and sound distortion at

the point of the speed change.

Note:

Set the VCRin TIMERmodeby pressing POWERto

turn off the VCR.TheTIMERindicator appears in the

front paneLof the VCR.

You cannot operate the VCRmanually while

it is POWER the

recording. Pressing stops

recording.

To Erase a Program

1. ChooseTIMERmenu as describedin "How to

AccessMenus."

2. PressNUMBER(I-8)toseLectdesiredPROGRAM 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

AUTO PROGRAM

CH.ADD/DEL

SOURCE

ChooseSETUPMenu as

describedin "How to

AccessMenus."

OPERATION IPAGE 17

SETUP MENU

AUTO PROGRAM:

CH. ADD/DEL:

SOURCE:

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY:

LANGUAGE SELECT:

Press number keys

QUIT = exit

FindsaLLactivechanneLsand storesthem intheVCR'smemory foraccess

by ChannelUp/Down. PressI to beginsearch.

EditsthechanneLsfoundby AUTO PROGRAM. Usenumber keysfoL|owedby'

ENTERto selectthechannelto be edited(e.g.,to ADD channel3,press3

thenENTER).PressENTERtoADD orDEL (DeLete)channeLsto createyour

own ListoffavoritechanneLs.

SeLectsTV, CATV,or AUXas 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 orwithout a cable box) connectedto the

VCR.ChooseAUXif you want to seethe programfrom accessoryequip-

ment, suchas a camcorder,connectedto the Audio/Video(A/V) IN jacks

on the VCR.

ON-SCREENDISPLAY SeLectswhetheror notyou seeVCR StatusDisplayson theTV.

LANGUAGE SELECT SeLectsEngLish,SpanishorFrenchforVCR menus and displayson theTV.

The SETUP

Menucus-

tomizes the

VCR'sopera-

tion for your

particular

needs.

PAGE18 IOPER^T,ON

A/_UDIO Menu's

PLAYBACK

andRECORD

optionsare

avaitabteonly

withstereo

VCRs.

The AUDIO Menu indicates

the audioformatused

when recordingor praying

a tape.ChooseAUDIO

Menu asdescribedin

"How to AccessMenus."

Press ENTER (and repeat)

to choose items in the

menu (some models).

AUDIO MENU

SpeakEZ:ON _ION IqOFF

PLAYBACK:

RECORD:

Press number keys

then ENTER QUIT = exit

SpeakEZ

PLAYBACK

RECORD

TurnsSpeakEZONor OFF.

A voice tetls you how to usethe features you setect in the menusif

SpeakEZis ON. (ON is recommended.)

SetectsHI-FIorNORMAL fortapeplayback.

HI-FI(HighFideLity)providesstereosound,ifpresenton thetape,to the

[eftand fightVCR AUDIO outputjackson thebackoftheVCR.

NORMAL providesmonauralsound,regardtessoftheaudioformatpresent

on thetape.

SetecttheSTEREO,MONO, orSAP forrecordinga program.

STEREOrecordssoundfromtheteftand fightaudiotracksinstereophonic

format.

MONO (Monaurat)recordssoundinmonauratformateveniftheprogramis

instereo.

SAP recordstheSecondAudioProgram(SAP)track,ifpresent,inaddition

to thestereoaudiotracks.SAP usuat|ycontainsaudioinanothertanguage.

OPERATION I PAGE 19

W_¢k . Dire_ _b_

Tyl_C_-

Cl_e Box

CabLe-TV IN OUT

to VCR

ALL-Channel

Zenith Stereo VCR

F_HF/CKW

CHANNELI

I VCR Output to N

AUDIO VIDEO (Channd 3 e_ 4 wh_

OUT OUT |VCRis on and TV/VCR

Zenith TV

Audio/Video Output to TV

VHF-UHF

C_E IN

VIDEO AUDIO

IN IN

Setecting Channels when the VCR is OFF

1. TurnTV on.

2. SeLectchannel you'd Eketo watch at the TV.If

you have a cable box, select channel3or 4 at

the TV.SeLectscable boxchanneLsat the cable

box.

Selecting Channels at the TV when VCR is

1. TurnTVand VCRon.

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 4at

the TV.SeLectcable box channeLsat the cable

box.

Setecting Channe|s at the VCR when VCR iS

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. SeLectchanneLs 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 a

better picture.

4, 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.

This page

showsa

typical video

systemand

explainshow

to select

channeLs.

PAGE 20

Thispage

describeshow

toconnecta

camcorderto

your VCR.

I OPERATION

BackPanel of Stereo VCR

F_ RIdUDIO-L VIDEO AINNT(_

VHFIUHFICATV

A/V cable is not providedwith VCR.

Turn off power or unplug VCR

before making any connections.

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'sfrontpaneL.

2. Select channel3 (or 4) on the TV. Note: If your TV

hasA/V jacks, you may get a better picture if you

connect your VCRthere. (Then, select the A/V

source on the TV.)

3. At the VCR, Channe[ Down Lower than the lowest

-channel (or Channel Up above the highest) to

select "AUX" Or, you may--

Choose the SETUP menu as described in "How to

Access Menus."

Press 3 for the SETUP menu's SOURCEitem.

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

exit.)

SETUP MENU

SOURCE:TUNER(TV)

NA_X IqCATV

Press number keys

then ENTER QUIT = exit j

Press 3 to se[ect AUX

SOURCE

TUNER

CAW

AUX

Items in the Menu

Shows the _rogram source--W, CATV, or AUX--setected for the VCR to receive.

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.

SeLects programs for the VCR from Cable TV.

SeLects programs for the VCR from the R-AUDIO-L--VIDEO IN jacks (where you may have

connected your camcorder).

OPERATION IPAGE 21

Automatic Playback (No Safety Tab)

1. Tape p[ayback begins automaticaLLy, if the safe-

ty 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

begins.

"2. SeLectthe channel 3 or 4 at the TV. Or,select

the TV'sAUX(AuxiLiary) sourceto 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)sourceto see the

picture,if you are usingthe A/V jacks.

Un|oading the Cassette from the VCR

1. PressSTOPif the tape is playing.

2. PressSTOP/E3ECTat the VCRuntil the cassette

is ejected.

Note:

This VCRrecords only io SP and EPspeeds.Your

VCRsets the ptayback speedautomaticaLLyto the

speedused to record the tape.

(Continued on next page)

power

©stop/eject

VCR's ControLs

play

POWER

TV/VCR

#VHS Cassette PLayback/Record Times

Cassette SP LP EP

Length (Standard PLay) (Long P|ay) (Extended PLay)

T-30 30 Minutes I Hour 1Hour,

30 Minutes

T-60 1Hour 2 Hours 3 Hours

T-120 2Hours 4 Hours 6Hours

T-160 2 Hours, 5 Hours, 8 Hours

40 Minutes 20 Minutes

This page

explains the

basics of

playing tapes

in your VCR.

PAGE 22

This page

explainshow

to use the

remote to

pLay tapeson

your VCR.

IOPERATION

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.

Real-Time Tape Counter

Press ENTERtwice to keep the tape counter

on the TV screen. Press ENTER repeatedly to

remove aLLdisplays. The counter resets to

0:00:00 when you insert acassette or when a

tape is rewound to its beginning.

Pause/Forward/ReverseStow-MoUon

Video

(WhiLe in pLay mode) Press PAUSEfor 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 auto-

maticaLLy change to play mode.

Tape Rewind and Fast Forward

(WhiLein Stop mode)Pressand releaseREW

or FFWD(Fast Forward),as desired. Press

STOPwhen tape reaches desiredLocation.

R_verse/FohvardSearch

(WhiLe in PLaymode) Press and release REWor

F FWD, as desired. Press PLAYto resume

normal tape playing.

CMSkip (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. CM

SKIP skips afuLL 120 seconds of commercials

in afew seconds, then resumes normal play-

back.

REW(

FWD

(Fast Forward)

STOP

SKIP

"OPERATION IPAGE 23

Options You Can Use White Recording

Instant recording Lets you record until you reach

the end of tape or you press STOPto stop record-

ing. -

1. TurnTV and VCRon.

-2. PLaceVCRin VCRmode by pressingTV/VCRon

the remoterepeatedlyuntil the VCRindicator

appearsin the VCRfront panel.

3. SeLect channel 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 TV for a better pic-

tu re.

4. SeLectthe channelto be watchedand 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 Recording

continues until you reach the end of the tape,

or until you press STOP to stop recording.

Ix_r

Remote's Controls

Recording

what you are

watching

on TV.

power sp/ep rec/itr stop/eject

0O0{3

VCR'sControLs

Instant Recording

until endof tape)

PAUSE-

Momentarily Pauses

recording. Press PAUSE

again to resume recording.

STOPor STOP/E3ECT-

Stopsand exitsrecording

mode.

Instant Timer Recording

(Presetrecordingtimes)

STOPorSTOP/E3ECT-

Stopsandexitsrecording

mode.

PAGE 24 I OPERATION

Recording

usingpreset

timeperiods.

Preset Time Periods for ITR Recording.

Note:

Preset recording time counts down until the record-

ing time is over.

Instant(attended)TimerRecording(ITR)letsyou

recordwhereyou recordfora specificpresettime

period,insteadofrecordinguntiltheend oftapeis

reached.Forexample,you can recorda30-minute

show usingthepresettimeperiod.

! •r

wTurnTV andVCR on.

Place VCRin VCRmode by pressing

TV/VCRon the remote repeatedly until

the VCRindicator appears in the VCR

front pane[.

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.

Select the channelto be watchedand

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.

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. Eachsub-

sequentpressof REC/_TRincreasesthe

recordingtime by 30 minutes until you

reach a maximumof 4hours.

Remote's Controls

power splep rec/_ stop/eject

000o

VCR'sControls

Pressesof

REC/

1(Press)

Display

Current Time

0:30

1:00

1:30

Preset Time For

Recording

Until end of tape

30 minutes

1hours

1 hour and

30 minutes

2hours

5 2:00

g 4:00 4 hours

10 No display norma[ recording

Note: The SP modedetermineshow much tape

is left and switches speedfrom SPto EP,if

necessary,to completerecording the program.

Therewill be some picture and sounddistortion

at the point of the speed change.

OPERATION IPAGE 25

Note:

If you have a cable box connected to your VCR,

you cannot record one show and watch another.

ChooSethe showyou wish to recordusingthe

VCR'schannelselector.Choosethe showyou wish

to watch using'the TV'schannelselector.

_Turn TV and VCR on.

Place VCR in VCR mode by pressing

TV/VCR on the remote repeatedlyuntil

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 watchedand

recorded at the VCR.If you have a

cable box, select the cable boxoutput

channel(usualy 3 or4) at the VCR.

Select cable boxchannelsat the cable

box.

_nserta VHS cassettetapeintothe

VCR.

_ress SP/EP to select recording speed,

if desired. Recording speed is always

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 wishto 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.

power

Remote'sControLs

power sp/ep rec/itr stop/eject

0000

VCR'sControls

OpUons You Can Use While Recording ,

Instant Recording

(until end of tape)

PAUSE-

MomentariLypausesrecording.PressPAUSE

again to resume recording.

STOPor STOP/F.3ECT- Stopsand exits

recording mode.

Recordingone

showwhite

watching

another.

PAGE26 I OP RAT,O.

This page

explains how

to use the

timer so that

you can

record while

you'are away.

SI_EZ

T1MER

SETUP

AUI)_O

Pressnumberkeys

QUIT=exit

MAIN MENU

Press 2

f PRoo"A.a

MONTH :

DAY :

|START:

STOP :

|CHANNEL :

|SPEED :

| REPEAT :

| (1-8) to select Ixogram

_. ENTER to ad}uM program

TIMER MENU

for Program 1

eeOGRAMm

MONTH :

DAY :

START :

STOP :

CHANNEL :

SPEED :

REPEAT :

(1-8) to select program

ENTER to adjust program

TIMERMENU

for Program8

Timer-controlled recording lets you record shows

unattended. Pick a day and time up to one year in

advance. The show may be recorded once or on

multiple days. You can schedule up to eight

different events into the PROGRAMTIMER for

recording, as tong as no events overlap in the

same time period.

Turn TV and VCR on.

•PLace VCR in VCR mode by pressing

TV/VCR on the remote repeatedly until

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 record-

ed. Keep your cable box on when using

the Timer to record.

VCROperation with Timer Off or On

VCR TIMER

POWER STATUS VCROPERATION

On Off

Off On (or set)

Disables timer-controued

recordingif an event is

Scheduledin the Timer. All

other VCRoperationscan

be used as desired.

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.

Enablethe Timer by pressingPOWERto

turn off the VC_.The TMRindicator

appears in the VCRfront panel to indi-

cate the VCRis in the TIMERrecording

mode.

TROUBLESHOOTING I PAGE 27

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 connec-

tion to the TV.Select channel 3 or 4 at the TV.Placethe VCR in the VCRmode by pressing TV/VCRon

the remote repeatedly until VCRindicator appearsin the VCRfront panel If you have a cable box, turn

it on-and select channel 3 or 4 at the VCR.

Somequick

and easytips

to fixing

problems

yourself.

Operating Problems

ObservedCondition

No powerto the VCR.

Remotedoesnot function.

No picture appears on TV screen

from any VCR function.

Possible Cause

Power cord is not connected.

Batteries are weak.

You are too far away from the

VCR.

Remote may be at an awkward

angle.

Source forTV isnot selected

properly.

TV/VCR mode for VCR is set to W.

Probabte Sotution

Connect power cord.

Replace with new batteries.

Move closer to the VCR.

VCR featuresdo notfunction. VCR islockedup

VCR doesnotrespondto remote

functionsorVCR keys.

PlayingTapes (Playback)Problems

ObservedCondition Probab[eSotution

Tapewill not rewind o3fast No action necessary.

forward.

Mechanical sound is audible No action necessary.

duringplayback.

Avoidholdingtheremoteat

sharpangle.

SetINPUTsourceon TV to

Audio/VideoIn, ortune TVto

Channel3 or 4, asappropriate.

PressTV/VCRon remote repeat-

edtyto chooseVCRmode.VCR

indicatorappearsin VCRfront

panel.

Disconnect VCRpowercordfor

three (3) seconds.Resetclock

and otherfeaturesas necessary.

Tapep!ay_)ackdoes not appear

on TV'screen.

Video "noise" (horizon[at

streaks) appear during normal

tape" playing.

VCRStatus Displayflickers

when using STILLvideo during

tape playback.

Possib[e Cause

Tape is fuUy rewound or is at

its end.

Note: This is normal operating

sound from internal

mechanisms.

Source for TV is not selected

property.

TV/VCRmodefor VCRis set to

TV.

Tapeis arental or wasrecorded

on another VCR.

Tape headsare dirty.

Tapetrackingneedsto be

adjustedwhitein stow-motion

playback.

SetInputsourceon TV to

Audio/VideoIn,ortuneTV to

Channel3 or4,asappropriate.

PressTV/_CRrepeatedlyto

chooseVCR mode.VCR indicator

appearsinVCR frontpane[.

UseAD3.(41/I_)formanual

trackingadjustmentwhiletape

isplaying.

Cleanvideoheads.

FromSTILLvideomode,enable

stow-motionplayback.Use

AD3. (_/l_) to adjust tracking

for best picture. Returnto PLAY

mode,then pressPAUSEfor

STILLvideo.

PAGE 28

Somequick

and easytips

to fixing

problems

yourself.

I TROUBLESHOOTING

Channel Tuning Problems

ObservedCondition

Somechannels are skipped over

when using Channel Up/Down.

Picture and sound are weak or

missing.

Possible Cause

Those channels were deleted

with the CH, ADD/DEL option.

Antenna or cables are loose.

Wrong SOURCEoption is being

used.

Probable Solution

UseCH.ADD/DEL torestore

channels.SeeSETUP Menu for

details.

Tightenconnectionsor replace

cable.

TryallSOURCE options.See

_SETUPmenu fordetails.

Recording Problems

ObservedCondition PossibleCause Probable Solution

Camcorderimage is not shown. Camcorderis off. Turncamcorder on and operate

properly.

Camcorderimage via AiV input VCRSOURCEis not set to AUX. UseChannelUp/Down to select

to VCRis not shownon TV AUX A/V input channel.

screen.

Timerrecording is not possible. Clock in VCR is not set to

correct time.

VCR is on which disables timer.

Timerhasbeenprogrammed

incorrectly.

TMR indicatordoesnotappear

afterprogrammingtimer.

VCR isinTimerRecordingmode.TMRindicatorappears after VCR

i_turned off.

Stereo Audio Record and/or PLayback Problems

ObservedCondition Possible Cause Probable Solution

Stereo is not present.

Set clockto correcttime. See

CLOCKmenu.

TurnVCRoff to enable timer.

TMRindicator appearsin the

VCRfront panel.

ReprogramTimer. SeeTIMER

menu.

ReprogramTimerandturnVCR

offtoenabletimer.

Thisisnormalindicationthat

theVCR isinTIMER mode.If

needed,disableTIMERby

turningVCR on.

TV isnotStereo-compatible.

Programisnotinstereoformat.

VCR A/V Outjacksarenotcon-

nectedtoTV A/V Injacks.

No action is possible.

Make A/V connections. Stereo is

available only via A/V output

from VCR.

VCRAudio/Video Out is not Select AUX or A/V sourceas TV

selectedfor viewing at the TV. input.

VCRAUDIORECORDmodeis set Set VCRAUDIO RECORDmodeto

to SAPor MONAURAL. Stereo.SeeAUDIOMenu.

TROUBLESHOOTING I PAGE 29

Moisture Condensation

In locations where moisture condensation may

OCCUr:

Moisture condensation can 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 condensa-

tion.

• Whencondensation has occurred,wait a few

hours for the VCRto dry beforeusing it.

Somequick

and easy tips

to fixing

problems

yourself.

Magnetic FieLd from Other Equipment

Keep the VCR and videotapes away from strong magnetic fietds, such as those produced by avacuum

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-it-

yourself wet-type head cteaning cassette avaiLabLefrom 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.

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Findwhat

you want

quickly.

IINDEX

FEATU RE PAGE

Audio Menu ...................................... 18

Auto Channel. Search .............................. 8, 17

Connections .................................. 4-5, 19

Ch. Add/De[ .................................... 8, 17

Clock Set ..................................... 8, 15

Features Chart ..................................... 3

Front Pane[ Diagram ................................ 10

Instant Recording ............................... 23-25

Language Menu ................................... 17

Main Menu ...................................... 14

Maintenance ..................................... 29

Playing Tapes .................................. 21-22

Remote Control ................................. 12-13

Safety Information .................................. 2

Setup Menu ...................................... 17

SpeakEZ Function ................................... 7

Timer Menu ...................................... 16

Timer-Controlled Recording ............................ 26

Troubleshooting ................................. 27-29

VCR Status Displays ................................ 11

Warranty ........................................ 32

Watching TV ..................................... 19

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Welcomeinto the Zenith family!We beEevethat you will be pleasedwith your newZenith EntertainmentMachine.Pleasereadthis war-

ranty carefuUy,it is a"LIMITED WARRANTY"as definedunder FederalLaw.This warrantygivesyou specificlegal rights,

andyou may also haveother rightsthat vary fromstate to state within the U.S.A.

ZENITH'S RESPONSIBILITY

Service Labor During a period of 90 days from effective warranty date, Zenith wiLt provide service labor by a Zenith authorized service center

when needed as determined by Zenith, as aresult of manufacturing defects.

Parts Newor 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.

Not Covered Thiswarranty coversmanufacturing defects anddoes not cover installation, adjustment of customercontrolsin the home,installationor

repairof homeantenna systems,cableconvertersor cablecompany-supp|iedequipment;it also does not coverdamagedue to misuse,

abuse, negligence,acts of God or other causesbeyondthe controlof Zenith. Anyalteration of the productafter manulacture voids this

warranty in its entirety.

OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY

Effective Warranty Date Warranty begins on the date of original consumer purchase. For your convenience, keep the dealeCs dated bit[ of sale or a delivery ticket

as evidence of the purchase date.

Operating Guide Read your Operating Guide carefully so that you wilt understand the operation of your set and how tO adjust the customer controls.

Carry-In Service The video product must be taken to a U.S. or Canadian Zenith authorized service center for warranty service and must be picked up by

the owner.

1t/Set Performance It is the owner'sresponsibilityto maintain the TV receiverwith whichthe video product is used, and the associatedantenna system, in

proper operatingcondition..

Important

Warranty Service

ProductRegistration--Pleasefill out and mail your ProductRegistrationCard.It is imperative that Zenith knowhow to reach you

promptlyif we shoulddiscovera safety problemthat could affect you.

For warranty service information, contact any Zenith authorized service center. Parts and service labor that are Zenith's responsibiUty

(see above) will be provided without charge. Other service is at the owner's expense. If you have any problem in obtaining satisfactory

warranty service, call or write the Zenith Response Center. You must provide the model number, serial number and date of purchase or

date of original installation. Before you ask for warranty sewice, read "Maintenance And Troubleshooting" in your operating guide. You

might avoid 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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