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on the back of the VCRcabinet. For your future convenience,
we suggest that you record these numbershere:
MODEL NO.
SERIAL NO.
WARNING:
TOREDUCE
THERISKOFELECTRIC
SHOCKDONOTREMOVE
COVER
(ORBACK).NOUSERSERVICEABLE
PARTS
INSIDE.REFER
SERVICING
TOQUALIFIED
SERVICE
PERSONNEL
The Ughtnlng flash with arrowheadsymbol within an equiLateraLtriangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence
of unlnsuLated"dangerousvoltage" within the product'senclosurethat may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shockto persons.
The exclamationpointwithinan equiLateraL
triangle
isintendedto alertthe userto the presenceof important
operatingand maintenance(servicing)
instructions
inthe Literature
accompanyingthe appi.iance.
WARNING:
TO REDUCETHE RISKOF FIREOR ELECTRIC
SHOCK,00 NOTEXPOSETHISAPPLIANCE
TO RAINOR MOISTURE.
POWER CORD POLARIZATION:
CAUTION: To PreventELectric
Shock,match wide bladeofplugtowide sLot,
fuLLy
insert.
ATTENTION: Pour(}viter
Leschocs_[ectriques,
introduire
Lalame [aplusLargede lafichedansLabornecorrespondante
de [apriseet pousserjusqu'au
fond.
NOTE TO CABLE/TV INSTALLER:
This reminder is provided to caLLthe cabLeTV system instaLLers attention to ArticLe820-40 of the National ELectricCode
(U.S.A.). The code provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground sha{[ be
connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of the cable entry as practicaL.
REGULATORY
INFORMATION:
Thisequipmenthasbeentested andfound to complywith the Emitsfor a QassBdigitaldevice,pursuant
to Part15
of the FCCRuLes.
TheseLimitsare designed
to providereasonableprotectionagainstharmfulinterferencewhenthe
equipmentis operatedin a residentialinste[lation. Thisequipmentgenerates,usesandcanradiate radiofrequency
energyand,if not instaLLedandusedirr accordance
with the instruction manual may causeharmfulinterferenceto
radiocommunications.
However,thereis noguaranteethat interferencewi|[ not occurin a particuLariuata|Iation.If this
equipmentdoescauseharmfulinterferenceto radio.orte|evision reception,whichcanbe determinedbyturning
the equipmentoff andon, the useris encouraged
to try to correctthe interference
byoneor moreof the following
measures: • Reorientor relocatethe receivingantenna.
• Increasethe separationbetweenthe equipmentandreceiver.
• Connectthe equipmentintoan outlet ona circuitdifferentfrom that to whichthe receiveris
connected.
• ConsuLtthe dealeror anexperienced
radio/TVtechnicianfor help.
CAUTION:
Donot attemptto modiFj this productin anyway withoutwrittenauthorizationfrom ZenithELectronics
Corporation.Unauthorizedmodification could voidthe usersauthorityto operatethis product.
This cLassB digltat apparatusmeets aLLrequirements of the CanadianInterference-Causing Equipment
Regulations.
"Ce apparell num_dque de la class b respecte toutes Lesexigencesdu R_gu[ementsur [e materiel broui[tierdu
Canada."
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SAFETY TIPS I
PAGE
These simple precauUonswiLLheLp ensure that you get many years of safe enjoyment from your new product.
1.
Read Instructions
Read all of the safety and operaUng instructions
before
operating the product.
2.
Retain Instructions
Keep aLLsafety and operaUng instructions for future
reference.
3.
Heed Warnings
Follow warnings on the product and in the operating
guide.
4.
Follow Instructions
Follow all operating and use instructions.
5.
6.
7.
CLeaning
Unplugthis productfrom the wall outlet before
cleaning.Do not useLiquidcleanersor aerosolcleaners.
Usea dampcloth for cleaning.
Attachments
Donot useattachmentsnot recommended
by product
manufacturer
as they maycausehazards.
Water and Moisture
Do not use this product near water--for example, near
a bathtub, wash bowL, sink, or Laundrytub, in a wet
basement, or near a swimming pooL.
8.
product deaLeror Local power company. For products
intended to operate from battery power or other
sources, refer to manuaL.
12. Line-Cord PoiadzaUon
Product is equipped with a polarized aLternatingcurrent fine plug (a plug having one blade wider than
the other). As a safety feature, this plug will fit into
power outLet onLyone way. If you're unabLeto insert
pLugfuLLyinto outlet, try reversing the plug. If pLug
stiLLfails to fit, contact an eLectrician to replace your
obsolete outlet. Do not defeat safety purpose of
poLarized plug.
13. Power-Cord Protection
Route power-supply cords so
they are not LikeLy to be
waLkedon or pinched by items
placed upon or against them,
paying particular attention to
cords at plugs, convenience
receptacLes,and the point
where they exit from product.
14. Outdoor Antenna Grounding
Accessodes
Do not place product on an unstable cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table. Product may faLL causing
If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to
this product, be sure antenna or cable system is
serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage
to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod,
grounded so as to provide some protection against
voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810
of the National ELectricalCode (USA), ANSI/NFPA 70
provides Lnformation on grounding of mast and
supporting structure, grounding of Lead-in wire to an
bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer or
sold with the product. Any mounting of product should
foLLow manufacturer's instructions and should use a,
mounting accessory recommended by manufacturer.
g.
11. Power Sources
Operate product only from type of power source
indicated on marking [abeL.If you are not sure of the
type of power supply to your home, consult your
Transporting Product
Hove product and cart combinations
with care. Quick stops, excessive
force, and uneven surfaces may cause
product and cart combination to
overturn.
®
antenna discharge unit connection to grounding
electrodes, and requirements for grounding electrode.
( See Fig. 1 below. )
Fig. 1
Antenna Lead-in Wire
10. VenU[ation
SLotsand openings in cabinet must not be blocked or
NECSection 811/-20
covered. They are provided for ventilation, to ensure
reLiabLe operation, and to protect from overheating.
Never block openings by placing product on a bed,
sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Do not pLaceproduct
in buiLt-in instaLLationsuch as a bookcase or rack
unLessproper ventilation is provided or manufacturer's
instructions have been adhered to.
ntenr_a Oi_ha_e
Unit
G_undin a Conducto_
NECSection Blo-21
Ground
tamps
_
Power _ndce
Grounding
ELectrode System
NECArt 2N1, Part H
NEC: National ELectrical.Code
Antenna grounding per NECCode, ANSI/NFPA 70
3
P,oE, l SAFETY TIPS
These simple precautions will help ensure that you get many years of safe enjoyment from your new product.
15. Lightning
For added protection for
this product during a
Lightning storm, or when
product is Left unattended
and unused for Long
periods of time, unplug it
from the wall outlet and
disconnect antenna or
cable system. This wilt
prevent damage to product
due to Lightning and
power Linesurges.
16. Power Unes
An outside antenna system should not be Locatedin
the vicinity of overhead power tines or other electric
Light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such
power tines or circuits. When installing an outside
antenna system, take extreme care to keep from
touching such power tines or circuits, as contact with
them might be fatal.
17. Overtoadlng
Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or
integral convenience receptacles, as this can result in
risk of fire or electric shock.
18. Object and Liquid Entry
Never push objects of any kind into this product
through openings, as they may touch dangerous
voltage points or short-out parts that could result in
fire or electric shock. Never spill Liquid of any kind on
product.
21. Replacement Parts
When replacement part(s) are required, be sure service
technician has used replacement part(s) specified by
manufacturer or have same characteristics as origlna[
part(s). Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,
electric shock, or other hazards.
22. Damage Requiring Service
Unplug this product from the watt outlet and refer
senlicing to qualified service personnel under these
conditions:
a. If power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
b. If Liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into
product.
c. If product has been exposed to rain or water,
d. If product doesn't operate normally by following
handbook instructions. Adjust only those controls
covered by handbook instructions; improper
adjustment of other controls may result in damage
and often requires extensive work by a qualified
technician to restore product to normal operation.
e. If product has been dropped or cabinet has been
damaged.
f. If product exhibits a distinct change in performance.
23. Heat
Keep product away
from heat sources
such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves,
or other products
(including ampEfiers)
that produce heat.
19. Serv_dng
Do not attempt to service this product yourself, a_
opening or removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing
to quaUfied service personnel,
20. Wall or CeiUng Mounting
Mount product to wall or ceiling only as recommended
by manufacturer.
24. Safety Check
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this
product, ask service technician to perform safety
checks to determine that product is in proper operating
condition.
INSTALLATION
CONTENTS
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5
INDEX
SAFETYTIPS.............................
INSTALLATION ..........................
VCRFeatures Chart ........................
Connections for Your VCR ..................
2-4
6-16
6
7-8
Audio Menu ..............................
25
Auto ChannelSearch ......................
Connections...........................
11, 24
7-8,26
ChannelAdd/Det ........................
1_2,24
CLockSet .............................
11,22
Before you operate your VCR ...............
9-12
Setup for VCR PLus+® recording.............
13-15
FeaturesChart .............................
6
16-18
FrontPaneLDiagram ........................
16
CONTROLSAND DISPLAYS..................
Front PaneL Diagram ......................
16
InstantRecording........................
MessageCenter Front Panel DispLay............
17
Language Menu ............................
24
VCRStatus DispLays ......................
18
Main Menus ...............................
g
OPERATEON...........................
1g-34
30-32
Message CenterFrontPanel.DispLay
...............
17
21
The Buttons on Your Remote ................
lg
PlaybackShuttLeoperation....................
Programmingyour remote ..................
20
PiayingTapes ...........................
PLaybackShuttLe operation ..................
21
Remote Control............................
Ig
CLockMenu ............................
22
SafetyInformation.........................
2-4
Timer Menu ............................
23
Setup for VCR PLus+® recording ...............
Setup Menu ...........................
24
Setup Menu ..............................
g4
Audio Menu ...........................
25
SpeakEZ Function ..........................
10
Watching _/Thmugh
the VCR................
26
Timer Menu
23
Camcorder Connected to VCR ................
27
Timer-ControLLed
Recording....................
..............................
28-29
13-15
33
PLaying Tapes ........................
28-29
TroubLeshooting.........................
Instant Recording .....................
30-32
VCR PLus+® recording........................
34
35-37
RecordingWhiLe You're Away ................
33"
VCR StatusDisp[ays.........................
18
VCR PLus+®recording .....................
34
WatchingTV throughthe VCR
26
TROUBLESHOOTING......................
SPECIFICATIONS...........................
35-37
38
..................
PAGE
6
I INSTALLATION
This page shows the features of your VCRand the differences between the models.
FEATURES
VCRPLus+® Recording System
AutoSetup System (CLock& Tuner)
SpeakEZFunction
4-Heads (Special Video Effects)
FuLLLoad/Qulck Start
Auto Head CLeaner
MTSHi-Fi Stereo AudioSystem
Front and RearStereo Audlo/Video(A/V) 3acks
RemoteControl MBR423Z
Auto/Manual.Band SeLect
Auto/ManuaLChannel Search
181 Channel.CapabiLity (CAIV & TV)
RecordSpeeds SP/EP
PlaybackSpeeds SP/LP/EP
Auto Playback System
Auto/ManuaLDigital Tracking
Instant Recording
Timer-ControLLed
Recording
Auto PlaybackTapeSpeedAdjust
Forward/ReverseStow-Motlon Video (4-head VCR);VariabLe1/10 to 1/32
CLearPause/StiLLVideo
ReaL-TimeTapeCounter
High Speed Rewind(Less than 70 seconds with T-120 tape)
Speed Search
CM Skip
EngLish/Spanlsh/French
Menus
l-Year,
B-EventTimer
MessageCenterFrontPanelDispLay
Auto CLockSetSystem
Hook-upCabLe(VCRtoTV)
EnergySaving
VCR design and specifications
are subjectto change without priornotice.
INSTALLATION
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Requiredconnections
for yourVCR,
Connections Without a CabLeBox
Antenna
Flat Wire
(300 ohm)
.....
Back Panel of Stereo VCR
300/75 ohm
OR
(N°tPPr°
Ada tot
OR
CabLeTV
Wall Jack
Back Panel of Typical TV
This cable is provided
with your VCR.
,_
ConnectionsWtth
Turnoffmaking
poweror
VCR
before
anyunpLug
connections.
a CabLe Box
Back Panel of Stereo VCR
"_
Back Pane[ of Typical TV
VHFIUHF/CATV
/
Back Pane[ of
Typical CabLeBox
CABLE
,._.._
'
CableW
WaLt3ack
L llll
_
This cabte is provided
with your VCR.
_k
Turn offmaking
before
power any
or unpLug
connections.
VCR
7
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8
I INSTALLATION
Optional connections for your VCR.
Audio/Video
(A/V)
Connections
to TV
Use A/V connections for a better picture.
Back Pane[ of Stereo VCR
Back Panel of Typlcat _/
VH_/UHFICAT_'_
ANT
IN
1
VHF/U HF/CATV
OUT
or
unplugVCR
Tum
off power
before making
any connections.
A/V cable is not provided with VCR.
Accessory Audio/Video
(A/V) Connections to VCR
Accessory
omponent:
AnotherVCR,
Camcorder,
Video Camera,
Sateltite Receiver,
_
Back Panet of Stereo VCR
Jack pane[ of Accessory
Laser Disc player
VHF/UHF/CATV
or unplug VCR
,_Turnoffpower
before making
any connect'ions.
A/V cable is not provided with VCR.
INSTALLATION
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Things you must do before you can operate your VCR.
r
PROGRAM []
MONTH :
DAY
START ::
STOP
:
CHANNEL :
SPEED
:
REPEAT
:
(1-8) to sek_t program
ENTER to adjust program
CLOCK MENU
AUTO CLOCK SET(ON):[]
MANUAL CLOCKSET :Ill
press numberkeys
QUIT = exit
CLOCK
SETUPMENU
CH. ADD/DEL:
SOURCE:
ON.SCREENDISPLAy:
AUTO PROGRAM:
LAHGUAGESELECT:
Press number keys
QUIT = exit •
TIMER
SETUP
AUDIO MENU
_kEZ:ON
ilON
I_AYBACK: HI-R
RECORD:STEREO
press number keys
_ then ENTER
QUIT = exit
AUD]O
Press NUMBER(1, 2, 3, 4)button
Sp_EZ
1TMER
SETUP
CLOCK
AUDIO
I
Press number keys
QUIT = exR
MAIN MENU
How to Access Menus
Menu operaUon is easy--just
at the bottom of the menu,
fottow the instructions shown
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 NUMBERto choose desired option to be changed,
4. PressQUIT/CC to exit menu, or wait a few minutes and
the VCR returns to normat operation.
Note:
Perform menu operations with the VCR and TV on, and tune
the TV to channel 3 or 4. The VCRmust also be in the VCR
mode of operation. Pressthe W/VCR button mpeatedty
untit VCRindicator tight appears in the front panel
_OFF
Point remote toward VCR
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10
I INSTALLATION
Things you must do before you can operate your VCR.
Connect
the Power
(Required) PLugyour VCRinto an unswitched
120 Vac, 60 Hz household power outlet. Turn on
SWITCH
WALL @
the VCR by pressing the POWERon the remote
or on the VCR'sfront panel. White plugged into
an AC outlet, the VCRconsumes3W of electrical
power in OFFcondition.
]
OUTLET
POWER r_
Do
not plug
the VCRinto
u switched
outlet.
Otherwise,
when the
power is power
switched o_, the VCRturns off.. You may
then have to reset the ttme and date, and
PICALZEN THVC.__________L
reprogram operational features.
B
Set your VCR'sClock and Tuner automatlcatty
After you connect an arrtenna (or cable company),
and you plug your VCRinto a 120 Vac, 60 Hz
power outlet, the VCRwill set the clock and
place channels into memory automatically. The
,, I
"SEARCH" message will blink for 2-5 minutes in
the VCR'sfront panel display during auto setting.
]
The
auto
clock
set works
only in are
areas
where
Data
Service
(DS) signals
provided along with normal W signals.
If there is not channel that is memorized,
"No DATA"wilt appear.
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 EH3/CH4 switch to see tape playback and
status displays from the VER. To determine
which 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
[]
OR[]
position and tune your TV to channel 4.
For a test display, press the TV/VCR button on
remote repeatedly until the VCR indicator light
appears in the VCR'sfront panel display. Press
MENU on the remote to see the main menu.
m
Select SpeakEZ Function (On/Off)
A voice tells you how to use the features in the
menusif SpeakEZis ON. (ON is recommended.)
See the AUDI0 Menu for details.
[]
SpeakEZ
onty functions with
ENGLISH.
Press 4.
AUDIOMENU
SpeakEZ:ONNON I_IOFF
PLAYBACK:
HI-FI
SpeekEZ
RECORD:
STEREO
TIMER
SETUP
CLOCK
AUDIO
I
Press numberkeys
QUIT = exit
MAIN
MENU
Pressnumberkeys
then ENTER
QUIT= exit
Press NUMBER (t or 2) to
choose ON or OFF
INSTALLATION
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11
Some things you must do and others you may want to do before you can operate your VCR.
Setect Language
for VCR Menus/Displays
(Optional) SeLect EngUsh, Spanish, or French for
VCRmenus and status dispLays.See the
LANGUAGESELECToption on the SETUPmenu
Press 5.
SETUPMENU
SETUP MENU
LANGUAGE
SELECT
: ENGLISI
_ENGUSH _ESPANOL
FRAN_tAIS
Pressnumberkeys
ti,_n EN_R
QU_ = exit _
(page 24) for details.
CH. ADDfDEL:
SOURCE:
AUTOPROGRAM:
ON-SCREEN
DISPLAY:
LANGUAGE
SELECT:
Set Date and Time for Clock
Set the clock in the VCRto the current date and
time. See CLOCKMenu for detaiLs.
Your VCRalso has on Auto-Clock Set feoture. See
CLOCKMenu on poge 22 _or details.
_]The the CLockhas
Timer feature
beenwilt
set.not function
unless
Pressnumberkeys
QUIT= exit
Press NUHBER (1, 2, or 3)
to select the desired
SETUPMENU
language
Press 2.
CLOCK
MENU
!
MONTH
DAY
YEAR
TiME :
CLOCKMENU
AUTOCLOCKSET(ON): []
MANUAL
CLOCKSET :H
[] JANUARY
1 FRI
1999
12:00AM
Pressnumberkeys
thenENTER
QUIT=exit
Press NUMBER (0-9) then
ENTERto set date and time
Press number keys
QUIT = exit
CLOCKMENU
Press 3.
Select Source for VCR
(Optionat) Set the source of the VCRfor the
type of program signal you have connected to
the ANT IN jack on the back of the VER. Choose
TV if you have an antenna connected to the VCR.
Choose CAW if you have a cable system (with or
without a cabte box) connected to the VCR,
ChooseAUXl (or AUX2) if you have an accessory
Audio/Video (A/V) connected to the VCR. See
SOURCEoption on SETUPmenu (page 24) for
details,
Use Auto Program to Find Channets
(Required) Use AUTO PROGRAMto find active
channels in your broadcast area. AUTO PROGRAM
stores the active channels that you can access
by using the CH (T/_,),
See AUTOPROGRAMon
the SETUPMenu (page Z4) for details.
SETUPMENU
1
SETUPMENU
SOURCE:
TUNER(TV}
CAW
HAWUX,BAUX2
CH. ADDIDEL:
SOURCE:
AUTOPROGRAM:
ON%._CREEN
DISPLAY:
LANGUAGE
SELECT:
Pressnumberkeys
then ENTER
QUIT¢ exit
Press NUMBER (1, 2, 3 or 4)
to select the desired source
Pressnumberkeys
QUiT= exit
SETUPMENU
Press 1.
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Ji
SETUPMENU
AUTOPROGRAM:
SEARCHIN(
SETUPMENU
CH. ADD/GEL:
SOURCE:
AUTOPROGRAM:
ON-SCREEN
DISPLAY:
LANGUAGE
SELECT:
Pressnumberkeys
QUIT= exit
SETUPMENU
QUIT = exit
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12
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Things you may want to do before you operate your VCR.
Use CH. ADD/DEL to Create
Channets
Favorite
(Optional) Use CH. ADD/DEL to change the List
of active channels found when using AUTO
PROGRAM,so you can Listyour favorites. See
CH. ADD/DEL on the SETUPMenu (page 24) for
details.
press 2.
SETUP MENU
CH. ADD/DEL:OH.[]
SETUP MENU
CH. ADD/DEL:
SOURCE:
AUTO
ON-SCREENDISPLAY:
PROGRAM:
LANGUAGESELECT:
ADD
Pressnumberkeys
thenENTER
QUIT = exit
Press NUMBER (0-9)
then ENTER
Press number keys
QUiT = exit
SETUPMENU
B
Select Other Menu OpUons
Show or hide the VCR status on your screen by
using the ON-SCREENDISPLAYoption on the
SETUPmenu, We recommend keeping this opUon
ON. See the SETUPmenu for details.
SETUPMENU
Press 4.
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SETUPMENU
ON-SCREEN
DISPLAY:
ON
gON BOFF
CH. ADD/DEL:
SOURCE:
AUTOPROGRAM:
ON-SCREEN
DISPLAY:
LANGUAGE
SELECT:
Pressnumberkeys
thenENTER
QUIT= exit
PressNUMBER(1 or 2) to
chooseON or OFF
Pressnumberkeys
QUIT= exit
SETUPMENU
Press 4.
If you have a stereo VCR, press ENTERto select
the audio format (HI-F1 or NORMAL)to use
when you play a tape. We recommend setting
this option to HI-F1. See the PLAYBACKMODE
option on the AUDIO Menu for details.
D
HI'FI
PLAYBACK:
HkFI _NORMAI
RECORD:
STEREO
SpeakEZ
TIMER
SETUP
CLOCK
AUDIO
AUDIOMENU
SpeakEZ:
ON
:
:: I
:
Pm_ number keys
• thenENTER
QUIT: exit •
Press NUMBER (1 or 2) to
choose HI-FI or NORMAL
Press number keys
QUIT : exit
MAIN MENU
Press 4.
AUDIO MENU
r
If you have a stereo VCR, press ENTERto select
the audio format (STEREO,MONOor SAP) to use
when recording. We recommend using STEREO.
See the RECORDMODE option on the AUDIO
Menu for details.
SpeakEZ:
ON
PLAYBACK:
HI-FI
SpeakEZ
TIMER
SETUP
CLOCK
AUDIO
RECORD:
STEREO_STEREOsApMONO
I
Pressnumber
keys
QUIT= exit
MAIN MENU
Prestonumberkeys
• thenENTER
QUIT= exit •
Press NUMBER (!, 2 or 3)
to choose STEREO,MONO,
or SAP
INSTALLATION
I
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13
Before you can record programs with VCRPLus+®, you must teU this VCRthe PLusCodeTM channeLsfor your area.
Introduction
Channel
These PtusCodeTM channels must be mapped to the active
channels you found using AUTO PROGRAMon the SETUP
menu. An example of channel mapping and a blank
worksheet are provided for your convenience. Check the TV
schedule in your Local newspaper for the published
PtusCode"channels.
Mapping
Your VCR
PREPAHAT]ON(A|ready Done)
See "Before You Operate Your VCR" section.
1. Set Date and Time for CLock.
2. SeLectTuning Band for VCR.
3. Use Auto Channel to find channels.
PRELIHENARY STEPS
Note: The VCRPLUS+system does not control the cable
box.
1. Turn on VCR,W, and cable box (if used).
2. Select TV (or CAW) for SOURCEon SETUPmenu.
3. Obtain [isling of PLusCodechannels.
CHANNEL MAPPENG
1. CompLete Channel Mapping Worksheet.
2. Press VCR+on remote and follow aLLon-screen
instructions. Enter channels with Numbers. Use AD3
(Left/Right) to erase (some models).
Example of Completed Worksheet
Worksheet with Channels Found
via Auto Channel
Channel
found
Network
or
viaAutoChannel
StationID
(TVCh/Cable
Ch)
2
CBS
5
7
NBC
ABC
9
11
WB
PBS
20
PBS
23
WFBT
Published List of PlusCodo"
Channels
Published
PlusCode
TM
Channel
(VCR+Ch)
Completed Worksheet for Channel Mapping
Channel
found
viaAutoChannelNutwed¢
or
03/Ch/CabteCh) StationI0
WSNS
50
WPWR
60
HSN
66
WGBO
•2
CBS
5
7
9
NBC
ABC
WB
5
6
8
PBS
11& 19
I1
20
•
23
26
PBS
WFBT
WSNS
VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered
trademarks
Pul_isedd
PlusCode
TM
Channel
(VCR+Ch)
2
50
WPWR
60
66
HSN
WGBO
of Gemstar
Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+system is manufactured under
license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
20
--
€.J
4
42
-46
PlusCodes
Ch,2:WBBM (CBS)
Ch.5:WMAQ (NBC)
Ch.7:WLS (ABC)
Ch,9:WGN 0NB)
Ch.11:W]TW (PBS)
Ch.20:WYCC (PBS)
Ch.26:WCIU (Ind.)
Ch.32:WFLD (Fox)
Oh.38:WCFC (ind.)
Ch.44:WSNS (Tel,)
Ch.50:WPWR (UPN)
Ch.66:WGBO (UnL)
2
6
11 &tg
20
26
32
43
42
46
PAGE
14
I INSTALLATION
Beforeyou canrecordprogramswith VCRP{us+
®, youmustte{| this VCRthe PtusCode channels for your area.
TM
0n-Screen Instructions for TV Tuning Band
START
Press VCR+
on remote
_R_
TVCh _ VCR_C_
c...ps._,_'_'_:
_
_
--
numb_ k_Gu_ = ezI
Press 0000 to show
DoubLe Map Screen
QUIT
_11
2-Setup_
t "°"'__up *_mlX_l
J
Channel mapping a
second PlusCodeTM
Channel for
_/channel
3.
t
On-Screen Instructions for CATVor DBSTuning Band
START
Press VCR+
on remote
1
2-Setup_
aoz _ OBS_
OH
n_l_
Io VCR
©onr,l¢l_:
'k*r_
IN'?
-'/ l
{m:/
I ....1
,
: iii
1-Yes
_
QUIT
Press 0000 to show
Double Nap Screen
N
Channel mapping a
second P[usCodeTM
Channel for Cable
channel 3.
I ENTER
INSTALLATION
I
PAGE
15
Beforeyou canrecordprogramswith VCRPLus+
®, you musttell this VCRthe PLusCodechannels for your area.
TM
Channel Mapping Worksheets
Channel found
via Auto Channel
Network or
Station ID
(TV Ch/Cable Ch)
Published
PlusCodeTM
Channel (VCR+ Ch)
Channel found
via Auto Channel
('IV Ch/Cable Ch)
Network or
Station ]D
Published
PLusCode
TM
Channel (VCR+ Ch)
NOTE:Two PtusCode channel numbers may be Listedfor certain networks or stations. Enter both numbers on the
worksheet. After you have "mapped" the first number, press 0000 to showthe Double Map menu. Then enter the
second number next to the first one.
TM
PAGE 16
I CONTROLS
AND DISPLAYS
Descriptions of items you need to know to operate your VCR.
Front Pane| Controts
These controls perform basic VCR operations. The Remote performs basic as wett as advanced VCR operations.
POWEROn/Off
Button
Stop/Eject
Selector
Channei Up/Down
Selector
Cassette
Compartment
SHUTTLERing
PLAY
/
•
7
/
Audio/Video (A/V)
AuxiLiaryIn 3acks
Messagecenter
Front PaneLDispLay
(AUX2)
_°°,,_l,°,.,II
REC/ITR
(Instant Timer
Record) Selector
PAUSE
Recording
Speed SeLector
CONTROLS
AND DISPLAYS
I
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17
Informationappearsin the FrontPanelDispLaydependingon the VER functionbeing used.
Counter memory indicator
Remaining tape length
indicator
VCR indicator
Timerindicator
Audio
program) indicator
Record indicator
Tape speed indicator
Cassette indictor
indicator
Lightswhen playingback the Hi-Fi
sound.
Lights whi[ea cassette is
inserted, flashes va_ng its speed
according to the tape operaUon,
and flasheswhi[eejecting
a
cassette
[eve[indlcator
Left audio [eve[indicator
Front Pane[ DispLayshows which VCR function you are
using. For example, when you pressSP/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 VCRis off.
REW (Rewind) -- Tape is rewinding rapidly.
SLOW -- Tape is playing at sLow-motionforward speed.
STILL -- PLaybackis halted on one frame.
STOP -- Tape rewind or pLaybackis stopped.
R. PLAY -- Tape is reversing at normaLplayback speed.
Auto Setup Message
SEARCH-- This messagewiLLblink during auto setting.
No DATA-- After auto setting, if there is not channel that
is memoHed, "No DATA"will appear.
REV. X3 -- Tape is reversing at three (X3) times normal
playback speed.
R. SLOW --
Tapeis playing at sLow-motion reverse speed.
Record Message
PLayback
A.TRK --
Messages
Tapetracking is being adjusted from VCR.
ALARM -- Turn VCROn and OFFto erase "ALARM" message.
If it is not erased, take VCRto an authorized repair center.
ALARM -- Turn VCROn and OFFto erase "ALARM"message.
If it is not erased, take VERto an authorized repair center.
PAUSE -- Record mode is halted.
STOP -- Recording is stopped.
FF (Fast Forward) -- Tape is advancing rapidLy.
CUE -- Tape is advancing rapidly in playback mode for visuaL search.
PLAY -- Tape is playing at normal playback speed.
PLAYX2 -- Tape is advancing at twice (X2) normal playback
speed.
REV -- Tape is reversing rapidLy in playback mo_Jefor visuaL
search.
Tuner Messages
AUX_(Aux_Hary_)--AuxlUarychanneLis
se_ctedfor
_ewing equlpmentconnected to Audio/Video jacks on front
or rear of the VCR.
CH_--VCR
HELLO--VER
tuned to Channel.
is turned on.
PAGE
18
I CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS
On-Screen displays teLLyou the status of the tape inserted and VCRfunctions.
CurrentCH(ChanneL)selectedby
usingtuner in VCR
Current mode of operation
(STOP,PAUSE,RECORD,PLAY,etc.)
and audio format of tape, where
Piay_HI-I_ or NORMAL(Nodisplay)
PLAY HI-FI VCR CH 11
-SP
ST/SAP- --
Tape Speed
EP-Extended PLay
LP-Long Play
SP-Standard Play
Audio format of signal received by
VCRtuner:
STEREO,MONOor ST/SAP
15 MON
7:17 AM
Current date, day, and Lime__
M-1:35:45- --
TypicalVCRStatus DispLayon TV
ReaL-tlmetape counter
M - CounterMemoryis active
- = Tapeis rewoundpastindex
mark.
1:35:45- Lengthof tape (in time)
1 - 1 hour
35 = 35 minutes
45 - 45 seconds
REM 1:35
M-1:35:45
TapeCounter Posffion
VCR Status
Display
The VCRStatus DispLayappears on the TV when a VCR
function starts, Uke when you change a channet or setect a.
different VCR mode. For examp|e, pressing STOPwhila the
VCR is in PLAYmode shows STOPin the display. Press ENTER
on the remote at any Lime (except SpeciaLEffects Playback
mode; SLOW,STZLLetc.) to see the Status Display,
TapeTime Remaining
VCR Status DisptayOptions
When the Status Display appears, pressENTERrepeatedty to
see abbreviated disptays, as follows:
1. Press ENTERto see SLaLusDisplay.
2. Press ENTERa secondtime to show only the tape
counter position.
Note:
If the VCR Status Display does not appear on the _/screen,
check the ON-SCREEN01SPLAYoption on the SETUPmenu.
SeLect ONto see the display. See "Setup Menu" section for
details.
3. PressENTERa third Lime to show onty the tape time
remaining.
4. Press ENTERrepeatedly until aLLdisplays are removed.
OPERATION
]
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19
A quickListof aLL
the buttonson yourremotecontrolandwhatthey do.
Remote Control Operation
Instal, Ling Batteries
I
SelectTVMode,
aimat TV
SelectVCRNode,
aimat VCR
I
SelectCBL(DBS)
Mode,
aimat cableboxor DBS
Be sure to instaLI.the batteries provided
with this remote, Match positive (+)
and negative (-) with markings shown
CBL
in battery compartment.
SeLecting Mode of Operation
1. SLideVCR/CBL(DBS)/IV selector to desired posiUon for
VCR, cabLebox (DBS), or TV operaUon.
2.
Press POWERto turn On/Off the seLectedequipment.
3.
Refer to instructions
for operation.
with TV and/or cabLe box (DBS)
AO3 (AD3UST) (I/]_)
-- Adjusts tape pLaybacktracking
whiLe in VCR mode. Use to change status of Zenith TV menu
options white in TV mode.
CH (V/A)
--
ChanneLSetectors. ALSoseLectsAUX A/V
input channeL.
CM SKIP -- Fast forwards pLcturesearch through 30
seconds of recording.
E,1ECT--
Ejects the tape from the VCR.
ENTER-- Programs menu options and shows VCRdisplay.
After installing
batteries, the remote
resets to the foLLowingbrand codes:
IV - 100, CABLE- 300
Note," All VCRoperations ond menu
options con be occessed by using the
remote control.
POWER -- Turns VCROn and Off. ALsoturns VCRTimer Off
and On, if programmed.
PROGRAM-- Programsremote with brand codes for your
brand of IV and/or cable box (DBS).
QUET/CC-- Exits menu system. SeLectsclosed caption for
Zenith TV white in TV mode,
REC/n'R -- Begins tape recording.
REW (Rewind) -- Rewinds tape to the beginning.
F FWD (Fast Forward)--Advances tape rapidLy.
SEL (SeLect) (V/A)
-- ChoosesZenith TV on-screen menu
options whiLe in TV mode.
MEMORY -- Returns reaL-time tape counter to zero
BP/EP --
(MO:OO:O0).
STOP -- Cancels playback or record modes.
MENU -- Shows main menu. AccessesZenith IV menus
white in the TV mode.
TV/VCR -- Switches source of IV picture between IV
channel and VCR channeLselection. VCRfunctions are
availabLe in VCRmode.
MUTE -- Press to turn off TV sound. Pressagain to restore
TV sound,
Choosestape recording speed.
VCR/CBL(nBS)/IV
-- SeLectsoperational, mode of remote.
Numbers -- Chooseschannels and enters programming
information.
VCR+ -- Begins VCRPLus+® setup and accessesVCR PLus+
®
recording.
PAUSE -- Pausestape temporariLy during playback or
record,
VOL (VoLume) (Y/A)
PLAY -- Begins tape pLayback.
--
Changes voLumeof IV.
PAGE
20
I OPERATION
Your remote control operates the common features of most, but not art, models and brands of IR (infrared) controlled TVs and
came converters (DBS).
VCR/CBL(DBS)/TV
Mode Selector
--
Some functions of your particular equipment may not be
controlled by this remote. In such cases, use the odglna[ remote
control for your equipment.
If you are using Zenith products, the remote comes programmed
for the most common|y used codes. For other brands -- or if
Program Button
your remote fails to control your Zenith product -- you will
have to program the remote.
Follow these steps for each product:
1. Locate the three-digit code for your brand and type of
equipment in the code tables below.
2. SLideVCR/EBL(DBS)/TV to choose TV or cable box (DBS)
mode of operation.
QO_
3. Press and hold PROGRAMwhile entering the brand code for
your equipment.
d5 c:b"_
4. Enter the three-digit
brand code and then release PROGRAM.
If your equipment does not work, repeat steps 3 and 4, or try
a different brand code.
5. Write down the code that operates your equipment.
TV
TV
TV Brand Name
ADMIRAL
"A'KAI".........................
Codesby Brand
Codes
110 113 144 151 152
115 ............................
--,
CAW
11/Codes by Brand
rV Brand Name
Codes
PORTlaND
13
p'_N"
..................
1"8--144='_5
--,
OBS
Cable ConverterCodes by Brand
Cable O,acoder
Codes
Brand Name
HAMLIN
314 330 331
..........................
....................................................................................................................
I..................................................
I......................................................................
AMARK
131
.h_ ...................... L_
BELL&
HOWELL
..........................
i _OIOSH__....................
11o 1_t_? ............
113
RCA
115
118
144,
15
a
REALISTIC
CANDLE
CENTURION
................................
_ZEN
CORONADO
.......................
CROWN
158
3ERROLD
323,
K*LE
VmON
_3+_
..................................................
324,
325
326
311 312 34Z
r MAEOM
...............................................................
MAGNAVOX
306, 307, 310, 334,
327
337,
329
338
.................................................
130
5AMSUNG
... 56_.1.5.7_
.158, 159, 150, 151, 162
131
_
131
.......................
s..........
_
104
= SEARS
1C4
9._............................
3Ol.32_3_ ..........................
5_ 30 13
_ANYO ........................................
=115 125
= SCO_"
15 30
...............................................................
116
123
124
3,318,.320 .........................
PANASONIC
125_ 13
_mo_................
_]._]]i............................
13o.
13_.
13_
PARAGON
_0_...................................
P..HILI.PS
......................
30630.7...
3.0._..._99±
3i0.............
mONEER
31831g.................................
P.Lq.Sf_
...................
_}_....................................
.............................
318 ......................................
._LRSO=N
..............
119_
111lt_S_
L_.._q.._4_
..... so._
.....................
_ ................................................
REGAL
_i_...................................
FL_H_R
FUNA]
....................................
GENERA L ELEL_R C
15
153
•
12B
_54
102 ....................................................
1 8 127 128 133 144
.........................
_ HITACHI
9, 131,132
- _
r _OUNDESIGN
SYLVANIA
158
106,
................................
15
3C',_E-N_4_
.............
102 115 124 130..133=
3VC ""'_];_;;;;i]]109. 141
107,
115,
121,
122,
130,
S_MSU_G
.................
31B,3_.._ .......................
,...........................................
133, 158
.............
SYMPHONIC
154
, 153...............................................
128
110 113
..........TAYUNG
TEKNIKA
58
KMC ...........................
"131 ........................................
T[LERENT
...................
_13. 1}1
................
.............................
SLMARX.........................
lS,._27
.................................
SF_RU.CER
.......................
18.370.,
._Z........................
s['_-_L°
cgM
mN[_. _._4
....................................
STARGATE
318,
327,
328
......
_._-q_.o_._.*._I
-11,
i_ _ i_1_]i,(]] -_!_..............
_o_._n2_ .......................
TEXSCAN
.................
303.............................................
_v ............................
i_i_ i_i;
i_ ...........................
.y.o_
.......................
_3o
............................................
_._w................
LODGENET
113
WARDS
.102
113
114
115
12_:.I_... 3
TOCqM
..............
....................................
*........................................................
XRIOO0
155
LOGI_
113
...................................
* .........................................
L_
.......................
_,4 "116"_'23
y_'_
"1-_
13g
.................
,
j_ .......................
MAGNAVOX
10_, 106, 107, 109, 114, 115, 121
.................................
122 130 131 133 158
ZEN_'H
MA3ESTIE
Brand Name
113
_abL°
Cable Decoder
.....................................
100,
Converter
101
COdeS by Brand
9N!K
A.....................
.
336
....................................
qN_ERS_L
.3_L _ _.................................
V]D TECH..................
33g ..................................................
Codes
................................
+.................................................
ALLEGR O
_A_6N_[Z
..............
lO3.1_
351
_pEOWAY
"EMOR_
-_ ................AR_NER
...............................................
EABLEVIE W
3"
336
ZENITH
336
ZENITH
MGA
ITSUB_HI
.......
_
...................
103 114 1!_..._.30
".........
MONTGOMERY WARO
103, 113, 114, 115, 1_1, 129,
..............................
130 131 139 .......
N.E.C..
115, 130
PANASONIC
104
PHI_FS= ..................
PIONEER
122
21, 122
134
127
128
133_ 163
CITIZEN
J
i CURTIS MATHES
317
EAGLE
306, 307, 310
GEMINI
302,
GENERAL I_STRUMENT
324_ 326, 327,
GOBRAND
336
3_5,316
...........................
HT-200_
DB5B_nd I_me
RCA
327, 3281 333
328
3oo347
.................................
3o_..3qs!!1.......................
300
DBSCodesby Brand
Codes
356
_;_;
.......................
];_....................................
OPERATION
J
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21
PLaybackShuttle Operation (For Special Video Effects)
ShuttLe Ring Operation
1. PressPAUSE
for playbackSTLLLmode.
KeysUsedfor
Spedai Effects
2. Rotate shuttle ring toward FORWARDto advance the
tape, or toward REVERSEto reverse the tape. How far
you rotate and hold the shuttle ring determines the
speed at which the tape moves.
3. Release the shuttle ring to return to STILL mode.
PAUSE for StiU
Playback
4. Press PLAy to return to normal playback speed.
Notes:
•
The Shuttle ring on the VCRfront panel, performs the
same function as the Shuttle ring on the remote control.
•
During STOP mode, rotate and release the Shuttle ring to
PLAYfor normal
PLayback
speed
rewind or fast forward the tape.
•
The Shuttle ffng may be used while in both PLAYand
STLLLmodes. When the Ring is released, PLAYwill
resume at normal playback speed.
•
Some of the speeds given in the plctoffal above are not
indicated in the VERStatus Display shown on the TV.
•
Some video "noise" may be present in REV(Reverse)
mode.
•
Tapes recorded at SP (Standard PLay) speed have better
quality special effects than tapes recorded at EP
(Extended pLay) speed.
Shuttle
Ringfor__/_//_.._
variablespeed
•_ m'_SE
mlSm.L(_)
L_yx3-_
REVSearch_
reRWARO
_
\ \ ( / / /--P_yx2
\
\
\
/ /
Y_( _
_, _
_j_
_
Shuttle
/ /_FWDSearch
/
Rotate Shuttle
Ringfor variable
speed adjust from
Slowto 3et Speed
Searchin the
Ring
direction chosen
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22
I OPERATION
The Clock Menu sets the clock in the VCRto the current time. There are two options AUTOand MANUAL,
Auto Clock Set
AUTOautomaticallysetsthe clockin the VCRto the currenttime
anddate.AUTOworksonlyin areaswhereDataService(DS)
signalsare providedalongwith normalTVsignals.
1.
Press MENU to see Main Menu.
2.
Press 1 to see Clock Menu.
3.
Press 1 to set the current time automatically on the Clock
Menu.
CL_KM_U
A_O_KS_ON):_
_NUAL_KS_
;m
Pressnumber
_ys
QUIT= exit
Notes:
We recommend that you set the clock using the MANUAL method
the first time you use your VCR. See MANUALoption for details.
The clock must be set before you can record by using the TIMER.
Manual Clock Set
TheCLOCK
Menu allowsyouto set the dock in the VCRto the
currentdate andtime.
Notes:
The clock must be set before you can record, using the TIMER
menu.
You may have to resetthe clockand otherfeatures
ifa power
outage lastsformore than 3 seconds.
Ifyou use the Manual option.The AUTO CLOCK SET mode wil[be
turnedto OFF
CL_K
How to Set Clock
MONTH
DAY
YEAR
TIME
MENU
[] JANUARY
I FRI
lg_19
12,_0 AM
I. PressMENU to see Main Menu.
I_
number
keys
thenENTER
QUiT= exit
2. Press2 to see dock options.
Typical CLOCK Menu with
date and Ume settings
3. Press2 to adjustyour options.
4. First
insertthe month number (5-MAY,6-,IUNEetc).
5. PressENTER to move to nextoption.
6. Press QUIT/CC to exit the menu system.
OPERATION
I
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23
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 a one-year period.
SpeakEZ
CL Ki|
Press 2
TIMER
SETUp
AUDIO
Pressnumberkey=
QUIT: exit
PROGRAM[]
MONTH
DAY
START
STOP
CHANNEL :
SPIELED :
REPEAT:
(1-8) to emlectprogram
ENTERto adJU=t
progi_Bm
Month
_OGHAM[]
MONTH
DAY
START
STOP
CHANNEL :
SPEED
:
REPEAT:
(1.e) toselectprogram
ENTERto adjustprogram
mmm
D
When hlghUghted, press NUMBER(1-8) to
Dayof Recording
choose program Number.
StartTimeof Recording
REPEAT OPTIONS
StopTime
ONCE-- Records once.
WEEKLY-- Recordsonce each week.
Channelof Recordir
DAILY --
Speedof Recordln_
Frequency
of Recordlnd
PressQUIT/CC 't
•lmer will be on
when VCR Is off
How to Use Timer
1. ChooseTIMERmenuas describedin "How to AccessMenus"
on pageg.
2. Whenthe TIMERmenu is displayedon screen,pressthe
ENTER
buttonto selectthe correct month, then pressthe
ENTER
buttonagain to movethe next optionor setting,
Records one Lime each day,
Monday - Friday.
CHANNEL OPTIONS
To seLectan AUXchanneL,
selectthe next
highestor LowestchanneLprogrammed
in
the VCRwith the CH(V/&).
SPEEDOPTIONS (SP or EP)
TheSPmode determineshowmuch tape is
[eft andswitchesspeedfromSPto EF,if
necessanJ,
to compLete
recordingthe
program. TherewiLLbesomepictureand
sounddistortionat the point of the speed
change.
AM/PM OPTIONS
Press 1 for AM
Press 2 for PM
3. WhenyouhaveenteredaLLof the settingsto your
satisfaction,pressCIUIT/CC
to exit the menu system.
Note:
Setthe VERin TIMERmodebypressingPOWER
to turnoffthe VCR.
TheTIMERindicatorLightappearsin the front pane[of the VCR.
°
Youcannotoperate
the VCR
manually
whileit is
recording.
PressingPOWER
stopsthe
recording.
To Erase a Program
1. ChooseTIMERmenuas describedin "Howto AccessMenus"
on pageg.
2. PressNUMBER(I-8)to seLectdesiredPROGRAM
to be erased.
3. Press0 to erasethe program.
4, PressQUIT/CCto exit the menusystem.
pPa_G_AMB
MONTH: 7 JULY
DAY
20 TUE
START
11:16 AM
STOP
11".46AM
CHANNEL: 20TV
SPEED : EP
REPEAT: ONCE
(1 4) to_lect program
TOerm press(0)
Press 0 to erase program
FoLLow
_these
steps
PAGE
24
] OPERATION
The SETUPMenu customizes the VCR'soperation for your particular needs.
SETUP MENU
Choose SETUPMenu as described in
"How to AccessMenus" on page 9.
CH, ADD/DEL:
SOURCE:
AUTO
ON-SCREEN
PROGRAM:
DISPLAY:
LANGUAGESELECT:
press number keys
QUIT = exit
AUTO PROGRAM
Finds all active channels and stores them in the VCR'smemory for access by CH (V/A).
Press
1 to begin search.
CH. ADD/DEL
Edits the channels found by AUTO PROGRAM.Use number keys followed by ENTERto select
the channel to be edited (e.g., to ADD channel 3, press 3 then ENTER). PressENTERto ADD
or DEL (De|ete) channels to create your own List of favorite channels.
SOURCE
Selects TV, CATV,AUX%,or AUX2 as the source of the program to watch or record. ChooseTV if
you have an antenna connected to the VCR. Choose CATVif you have a cable system (with or
without a cable box) connected to the VCR. Choose AUX1 if you want to see the program from
accessory equipment, such as a camcorder, connected to the Audlo/Video (A/V) IN jacks on
the VCR rear panel. Choose AUX2 if you want to see the program from accessoryequipment,
such as a camcorder, connected to the Audlo/Video (A/V) IN jacks on the VCRfront pane{.
ON-SCREENDISPLAY
Selects whether or not you see VCRStatus Displays on the 1_/.
LANGUAGESELECT
Se{ects English, Spanish or Frenchfor VCR menus and disp|ays on the TV.
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The AUDIO Menu specifies the audio format to be used when recording or playing a tape.
(Audio menu's PLAYBACK
and RECORDoptions are available only with stereo VCRs.)
AUDIO MENU
The AUDIO Menu indicates the audio
format used when recording or playing
a tape. Choose AUDIO Menu as
described in "How to Access Menus" on
page g.
Press ENTER(and repeat) to choose
items in the menu (some models).
SpeakEZ
_eakEZ: ON nON
PLAYBACK: HI.FI
_IOFF
RECORD: STEREO
Press number keys
then ENTER
QUIT = exit
Turns SpeakEZON or OFF.
A voice tells you how to use the features you select in the menus if SpeakEZis ON. (ON is
recommended.)
pLAYBACK
Selects HT-FI or NORMALfor tape playback.
HI-FI (High FidelibJ) provides stereo sound, if present on the tape, to the left and fight VCR
AUDIO output jacks on the back of the VCR.
NORMALprovides monaura[ sound, regardlessof the audio format present on the tape.
RECORD
Select the STEREO,MOHO,or SAPfor recording a program.
STEREOrecords sound from the left and fight audio tracks in stereophonic format.
MONO (Monaural) records sound in monaura{ format even if the programis in stereo.
SAPrecords the Second Audio Program (SAP) track, if present, in addition to the stereo audio
tracks. SAP usuai|y contains audio in another Language.
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I OPERATION
This page shows a typical video system and explains how to select channels.
AE-Chann_
Antenna
Zenith]_*
Cable_/
WaLlJack
)__
OT
Direct Cable
Zenith Stereo VCR
VHF-UHF
>
C_E
IN
VCROutput to _/
CabLeBox
From
Or _
Cabl_ TV
System,
IN
_
OUT
_
VHF/UHF/CATV
--
AUDIO
VIDEO
OUT
OUT
(Channel 3 or 4 when
VCR is on and T_'/VCR
is in VCR position)
V_DEO AUDIO
IN
IN
C_bulepBu;
x
to VCR
Au_o_id_
Out_t_W
Selecting Channels when the VCR is OFF
t. TurnTVon.
Selecting Channels at the VCR when VCR is ON
1. TurnTVandVCRon.
2. Select channel you'd Eke to watch at the TV. If you have
a cable box, select channel 3 or 4 at the TV. Select cable
box channels at the cable box.
2. Place VCRin VCRmode by pressing the TV/VCR button on
the remote control repeatedly untiL the VCR indicator
appears in the front panel of the VCR.
Selecting Channels at the TV when VCR is ON
1. TurnTVandVCRon.
3. Select channels 3 or 4 at the 13/.If your TV is equipped
with A/V input jacks, check your TV operating manual to
select A/V source for a better picture.
2. place VCRin TV mode by pressing the W/VCR button on
the remote control repeatedly until the VCR indicator
disappears from the front pane[ of the VCR.
3. Select channel you'd like to watch at the TV. If you have
a cable box, select channel 3 or 4 at the 13/. Select cable
box channeLsat the cable box.
4. Select the channel you'd like to watch at the VCR.Ifyou
have a cable box, select channel 3 or 4 at the VCR.
Select cable box channels at the cable box.
OPERATION
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This page describes how to connect a camcorderto your VCR.
FrontPaneLof StereoVCR
Turn offmaking
before
power any
or unplug
connections.
VDR
A/V cabals
m p_ided
t
with VCR.
Setect AUX for Viewing an Audio/Video source like a
Camcorder
1. With TV and VCRon, pLaceVCRin VCR mode by pressing the
TV/VCR button on the remote (and repeat) untiL the VCR
indicator Light appears in the VCR'sfront panel
2. SeLectchannel 3 (or 4) on the TV. Note: If your TV has A/V
jacks, you may get a better picture if you connect your VCR
SETUP MENU
SOURCE:TUNER(TV)
HA HAU
xt
CATV
there. (Then, seLectthe A/V source on the 1_/.)
3. At the VCR, Channel Down Lowerthan the Lowestchannel (or
Channel Up above the highest) to select "AUX2" You can also
choose the SETUPmenu as described in "How to Access
Menus." on page g.
Press3 for the SETUPmenu's SOURCEitem.
Press number keys
_, then ENTER
l
QUiT = exit
Press4 to select AUX2
Press4 for AUX2, then ENTER.(Press QUIT/CC to exit.)
Items in the Menu
SOURCE
Showsthe program source--W, CATV,or AUX_se[ected for the VCRto receive.
TUNER
The VCRis using its Tuner to receive programs from an antenna or cable.
TV
SeLectsprograms for the VCR from a rooftop-type antenna.
CATV
SeLects programs for the VCR from CabLeTV.
AUX1
SeLects programs for the VERfrom the rear R-AUDIO-L--VIDEO IN jacks (where you may have connected your
camcorder).
AUX2
Setectsprogramsforthe VCR from the frontR-AUDIO-L--VIDEO INjacks(whereyou may have connectedyour
camcorder).
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I OPERATION
Thispage explains
the basicsof playingtapesinyour VCR.
Automatic
Playback (No Safety Tab)
1. Tape playback begins automatically, if the safety tab has
powor
©
been removed from the cassette case, For example, most
rental movies have no safety tab. Simp|y insert the
prerecorded VHS cassette into the VCR. Power witt turn on
automaticatty and playback wilt begin.
VCR's Controls
2. Select the channel 3 or 4 at the TV or select the TV'sAUX
(Auxiliary) source to see the picture, if you are using the A/V
jacks. Refer to page 7 and 8.
Manual Playback
(Has Safety Tab)
2. Press POWERto turn VCRon.
Cassette_
Saf_tyTab
_
Shown in
Place
2. Insert a prerecorded VHS cassette into the VCR.
I J
',_Jl_J-7/
3. Press PLAYto begin playback.
4. Setect the channel 3 or 4 at the TV or select the IV's AUX
(AuxiUary) source to see the picture, if you are using the A/V
jacks. Refer to your TV operating manual.
Unloading the Cassette from the VCR
1. PressSTOPif the tape is playing.
2. PressSTOP/ElECTat theVCR untilthe cassette
isejected.
Note:
This VCRrecords only in SP and EPspeeds. Your VCR sets the
playback speed automatically to the speed used to record the
tape.
(Continued
on nextpage)
VHS Cassette Playback/Record Times
Cassette
Length
SP
LP
(Standard Play) (Long Play)
T-30
30 Minutes
T-60
T-120
T-160
EP
(Extended Play)
I Hour
1 Hour,
30 Minutes
1 Hour
2 Hours
3 Hours
2 Hours
4 Hours
6 Hours
2 Hours,
40 Minutes
5 Hours,
20 Minutes
8 Hours
I
OPERATION
PAGE
This page explains how to use the remote to play tapes on your VCR.
Auto/Manua[
Tracking Adjustment
Your VCRadjusts tracking automatically when you play a tape. If
the tape was recorded on a different VER, streaks (video noise)
may appear. White the tape is playing, press ADJ (,11/11-)to
adjust the tracking manuaLLy.
ReaL-Time Tape Counter
Press ENTERtwice to keep the tape counter on the TV screen.
Press ENTERrepeatedly to remove alL displays. The counter
POWER_
F FWD
(Fast Forward)
resets to 0:00:00 when you insert a cassette or when a tape is
rewound to its beginning.
Pause/Forward/Reverse
Stow-Motion
Video
(WhiLein play mode) PressPAUSEfor stiLLvideo. Press PAUSE
again, and FOLLowon-screen instructions for Forward or Reverse
slow motion. Press F FWDor REWto controL stow speed duffng
stow motion. Press PLAYto resume normal tape playing.
. STOP
REW(Rewind)/
/CM
pLAY
Note: When the reverse stow mode continues for mine than 30
seconds, the VCRwilt automaticaffy change to play mode.
Tape Rewind and Fast Forward
(WhiLein Stop mode) Press and release REWor F FWD (Fast
Forward), as desired. PressSTOPwhen tape reaches desired
Location.
Reverse/Forward
Search
(White in PLay mode) Press and release REWor F FWD, as
desired. Press PLAyto resume normal tape playing.
CM Skip (Commercial Skip)
(WhiLein playmode)PressingCMSKIPon the remoteskips
commercialsor other programmateriaL.Pressing1, 2, 3, or 4
Umesskips30, 60, 90, or 120 seconds,respectively.EMSI_P
skipsa fuLl 120 secondsof commercialsin a few seconds,then
resumesnormalplayback.
SKIP
(_ <_ (_.,
_AD,1UST
(_p,-)
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30
I
OPERATION
Recording what you are watching on TV.
Options You Can Use White Recording
Instant recording lets you record until you reach the end of
tape or you press STOPto stop recording.
power
Turn TV and VCR on.
Remote's ControLs
Place VCRin VCRmode by pressing the TV/VCR
button on the remote repeatedly until the VCg
indicator light appears in the VCRfront panel.
Select channel 3 or 4 at the l_/. If you have
connected your VCRto the TV'sA/V input jacks,
se|ect the A/V source at the TV for a better
picture.
power
©
sp/ep
rec/itr
© Q
stop/eject
VCR's ControLs
Select the channel to 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.Select cable box channels at the cable box.
Insert a VHS cassette tape into the VCR.
Press SP/EP to select recording speed, if
desired. Recording speed is aLways SP, unless
you select EP.
PressREC/ITRuntilrecordingbegins.REC
indicator
Lightappearsin the VCR frontpanel
Recordingcontinuesuntilyou reachthe end of
the tape,or untilyou pressSTOP to stop
recording.
Instant Recording
unti[ end of tape)
PAUSEMomentarily pauses
recording. Press PAUSE
again to resumerecording.
STOPor STOP/DECT Stops and exits recording
mode.
I Instant Timer Recording
(Preset recordingtimes)
STOPor STOP/E3ECTStops and exits record ng
mode.
OPERATION
]
PAGE
Recording using preset time periods.
Preset Time Periods for ITR Recording,
Note:
pGwer
Preset recording time counts down until the recording time
is over,
Instant (attended) Timer Recording (ITR) Letsyou record for
a specific preset time period, instead of recording until the
end of tape is reached. For exampLe, you can record a
30-minute show using the preset time period.
Turn lVand
VCR on.
Remote's Controls
power
©
Place VCRin VCR mode by pressing the IV/VCR
button on the remote repeatedly until the VCR
indicator light appears in the VCRfront pane|.
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
picture.
cable box output channel (usuaLly3 or 4) at the
VCR. Setect cable box channels at the cable box.
Inserta VHS cassettetape intothe VCR.
B
©
r_r
stop/eject
VCR'sControls
Presses of
REqII"R
SeLect the channel to be watched and recorded
at the VCR. If you have a cable box, setect the
sp/ep
I (Press)
2
DispLay
Current Time
0:30
Preset Time For
Recording
Until end of tape
30 minutes
3
1:00
1 hours
4
1:30
1 hour and
30 minutes
5
2:00
2 hours
Press SP/EP to select recording speed, if desired.
Recording speed is always SP, unless you select
EP.
Note: The SP mode determines how much tape is
left and switches speed from SPto EP, if
necessary, to complete recording the program.
There will be some picture and sound distortion
at the point of the speed change.
PressREC/ITRuntilrecordingbegins.The REC
indicator
tightappearsinthe VCR frontpanel. ,
Recordingcontinuesunti[you reachthe end of
thetape,oruntl[you pressSTOP to stop
recording.
PressREC/ITRrepeatedly
to selecta preset
recording
time period.Each subsequentpressof
REC/ITRincreases
the recording
time by 30
minutesunti[you reacha maximum of4 hours.
g
10
4:00
No display
4 hours
normatrecording
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32
I OPERATION
Recording one show while watching another.
Note:
If you have a cable box connected to your VCR,you cannot
record one show and watch another.
power
Choosethe show you wish to record using the VER'schannel
selector. Choose the show you wish to watch using the TV's
channeLseLector.
TurnWand
VCRon.
PLaceVCRin VCR mode by pressing the TV/VCR
Rernote's Controls
power
©
spiep
recJitr
@ Q
button on the remote repeatedly until the VCR
indicator Light appears in the VCRfront pane[.
stop!eject
VCR'sCon_ob
SeLectchannel 3 or 4 at the TV. If you have
connected your VCRto the TV's A/V input jacks,
select the A/V source at the TV for a better
picture.
SeLectthe channelto be watchedandrecorded
at the VCR,If you havea cable box,select the
cableboxoutput channel(usuaLLy
3 or 4) at the
VCR.SeLectcableboxchannelsat the cablebox.
Options You Can Use While
Instant
Recording
Recording
until end of tape)
Insert a VHS cassette tape into the VCR.
Press SP/EP to select recording speed, if desired.
Recording speed is always SP, unless you select
EP.
m
Press REC/ZTRuntil recording begins. REC
indicator Light appears in the VCRfront paneL.
RecordingconUnues until you reach the end of
the tape, or unU| you press STOPto stop
recording.
PLaceVCRin TV mode by pressing the TV/VCR
button on remote to turn off VCR indicator Light
in the VCRfront paneL.
SeLectthe show you wish to watch using the
TV'schannel selector.
Note:
To return to the show you're recording, select channel 3 or 4
at the TV. PLacethe VCRin the VCR mode by pressing the
TV/VCR button on the remote to show the VCRindicator
Light in the VCR'sfront paneL.
PAUSE MomentariLy pauses recording. Press PAUSE again to
resume recording.
STOP or STOP/E3ECTStops and exits recording mode.
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This page explains how to use the Timer so that you can record while you are away.
$peakEZ
Press 2
TIMER
SETUp
CLOCK
AUDIO
press number keys
QUiT = exit
PROGRAM []
MONTH
DAY
START
STOP
CHANNEL :
SPEED
:
REPEAT:
(1-8) to select program
ENTER to adjust program
MAIN MENU
mmmm
PROGRAM []
MONTH :
DAY
START
STOP
CHANNEL :
SPEED
:
REPEAT:
(1-8) to select program
ENTER to adjust program
TIMER MENU
TIMER MENU
for Program I
for Program 8
Timer-controLLedrecording 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 PROGRAM
TIMER for recording, as Longas no events overLapin the
same time period.
VCROperationwith Timer Off or On
VCR
POWER
On
I
TIMER
I STATUS
(
I Off
indicator
Lightappearsin the VCR frontpaneL.
SeLect channel 3 or 4 at the IV.
Inserta VHS cassette
tape intothe VCR.
Programeventsto be recordedwith theTimer
by fottowlng
the procedureinthe TIMER MENU
section.
Ifyou have a cablebox,se[ectchannel
3 or4 (atthe VCR) as the channelto be
recorded.
Keep your cabLebox on when using
the Timerto record.
EnabLe
theTimerbypressing
POWER toturnoff
theVCR.TheTIMERindicator
Light
appears
in
theVCRfront
paneltoindicate
theVCRisinthe
TIMERrecording
mode.
DisabLesTimer-controLLed
recording if an event is scheduled
tin the Timer. ALLother VCR
I operations can be used as
desired.
Turn 13/and VCRon.
PLaceVCR inVCR mode by pressing
the TV/VCR
button on the remote repeatedly
unUL theVCR
VCR OPERATION
off
1On (or set)
EnabLesTimer-controLLed
recording if an event is scheduLed
in the Timer. You cannot operate
the VCR manuaLLywhile it is in
Timer Set mode. If you have
scheduled the Timer, you'LLbe
recording at a Later time.
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34
I OPERATION
Recording With PiusCode" program Numbers.
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important part in a mob-related
real estate seam (Part 2 of 2)
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Lauren Rutton and... GabrieUe
Reece. (30 mins,) 989402
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Night2 grammlng
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989402
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SampLe TV ScheduLe Showing VCR Plus+ ® PtusCodeTM Number
VCRPLU6
Press I
!
VCR+program:
ChMap Setup:
ChMap Rlwlew:
v
pressnumberkeys
QUIT= exit
VCR PLUS MENU
Pm_ number
keys
• theftENTER
QUIT= exit
VCR PLusCodeTM Entn
VCR PLus+® tapes for you automaticaLLy.SimpLyenter the
PLusCode
_Mnumber for your favorite show from the TV
Listing, and your VCR does the rest. Tt turns on at the
)roper time, selects the channel to be recorded, and starts
recording. You can record a show once, or on a daily or
weekly basis. You can schedule up to eight different shows
in the VCRPLus+® recording system, as Longas no show
overlaps another in the same time period.
Turn'Wand
TIMER MENU
VCR Operation
VCR
POWER
On
TEMER
STATUS
Off
SeLectchannel 3 or 4 at the W.
Insert a VHS cassette tape into the VCR.
Program events to be recorded in the VCR
PLus+® system by foLLowing the procedure
shown when you press VCR+on the remote.
EnabLethe VCR PLus+
® timer by pressing the
POWERto turn off the VCR. The TIMER indicator
appears in the VCRfront paneLto indicate the
VCR is in the timer mode of recording,
with Timer Off or On
VCR OPERATION
DisabLestimer-controLLed
recording if an event is
ScheduLedin the Timer. ALL
other VCRoperations can be
used as desired.
VCRon.
Race VCRin VCRmode by pressing/V/VCRon
the remoterepeatedlyuntiLthe VCRindicator
appearsin the VCRfront paneL.
Ir -i
Enter PLusCode
Plu_ode
frontTV liStln9
(Uu [] toeras,e)
PROGRAM 1
•
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DAY
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START
11:16 AM
STOP
11:46 AM
CHANNEL : 20 TV
SPEED
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REPEAT
: ONCE
number keys
then ENTER
QUIT = exit
Off
On (or set)
EnabLestimer-controLLed
recording if an event is
scheduled in the Timer. You
cannot be operate the VCR
manuaLLywhile it is in Timer
Set mode. Ef you have scheduled the Timer, you'LLbe
recording at a tater time.
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Somequickandeasy tips to fixing prob[emsyourself.
Before Catting for Service
PLeaserefer to this chart before caLLingfor senlice. First, turn on the IV and VCR. Select appropriate input for the TV to
receive the video signal from the VCR. You will probably use the Antenna In connection to the W. Select channel 3 or 4 at
the W. place the VCRin the VCR mode by pressing the IV/VCR button on the remote repeatedly until VCRindicator Light
appears in the VCRfront panel. If you have a cable box, turn it on and select channel 3 or 4 at the VCR.
Operating Probtems
Observed Condition
PossibLeCause
Probable Solution
No power to the VCR.
Power cord is not connected.
Connect power cord.
Remote does not function.
Batteries are weak.
Replacewith new batteries.
Movecloserto the VCR.
You are too far away from the VCR.
No picture appears on IV screen from
any VCRfunction.
Remote may be at an awkward angle.
Avoid holding the remote at sharp
angle.
Source for TV is not selected properly.
Set INPUT source on TV to Audio/Video
in, or tune TV to Channel 3 or 4, as
appropriate.
VCRfeatures do not function. VCRdoes
TV/VCRmodefor VCRis setto W.
Pressthe TV/VCR button on remote
repeatedly to chooseVCR mode. VCR
indicator light appears in VCRfront
)ane[.
VCRis locked up.
DisconnectVCRpowercord for three(3)
minutes.ResetcLockandotherfeatures
not respond to remote functions or VCR
keys.
as necessary.
PrayingTapes (Ptayback) Probtems
Observed Condition
Possible Cause
Probable Solution
Tape wilt not rewind or fast forward.
Tape is fuLLyrewound or is at its end.
No action necessary.
Mechanical sound is audible during
pLayback.
! Note: This is normaLoperating sound
from internaL mechanisms.
No action necessary.
Tape pLaybackdoes not appear on TV
screen.
Source for TV is not selected properly.
Set Input source on lV to Audio/video
In, or tune IV to Channel 3 or 4, as
appropriate.
Video"noise" (horizontalstreaks)
appearduringnormaltape playing.
VCRStatus Display flickers when using
STILL video during tape playback.
IV/VCR mode for VCRis set to TV.
Pressthe IV/VCR button repeatedly to
choose VCRmode. VCRindicator light
appears in VCRfront paneL.
Tape is a rentaL or was recorded on
another VCR.
Use ADJ (_Ii_) for manuaL tracking
adjustment while tape is playing.
Tape heads are dirty.
CLeanvideo heads.
Tape tracking needs to be adjusted
while in stow-motlon playback.
From STILL video mode, enable
slow-motion playback. Use AD3 (,/1_)
to adjust tracking for best picture.
Return to PLAYmode, then press
PAUSEfor STILL video.
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I TROUBLESHOOTING
Some quick and easy tips to fixing problems yourseLf.
Channel Tuning Problems
Observed Condition
Possible Cause
Probable Solution
Some channek are skipped over when
usingCH (V/A).
Those channeLswere deleted with the
Use CH. ADD/DEL to restore channels.
See SETUPMenu on page 24 for details.
CH. ADD/DEL option.
Pictureand sound areweak ormissing. Antenna orcablesareLoose.
Wrong SOURCE optionisbeingused.
Tighten connections or replace cable.
Try aLLSOURCEoptions. See SETUP
menu on page g4 for details.
RecordingProblems
Observed Condition
Possible Cause
Probable Solution
Cameorder image is not shown.
Camcorder is off.
Turn camcorder on and operate
property.
Camcorderimage viaA/V input to VCR
isnot shown on TV screen.
VCRSOURCEis not set to AUX.
Use CH (Y/&) to selectAUX A/V
inputchannel
Timer recording
isnot possible.
CLockin VCRis not set to correct time.
Set cLockto correcttime.See CLOCK
menu on page 22.
VCR is on which disables timer.
TurnVCR offto enabietimer.TIMER
indicator
Lightappearsinthe VCR front
paneL.
TIMER indicator
LightappearsafterVCR
isturnedoff.
Timer has been programmed
mcorrectLy.
Reprograrn
Timer.See TIMER menu on
}ageg3.
TIMER indicator
Lightdoes not appear
afterprogramming timer.
ReprogramTimer and turnVCR offto
enabLetimer,
VCR isinTimer Recordingmode.
Thisisthe normalindication
thatthe
VCR isinTIMER mode.
VCR Plus+ ® Recording Problems
Observed Condition
Possible Cause
Probable Solution
VCR records program on different
channel than channel specified,
Channel Mapping was not performed or
is incorrect.
Channel map the VCR for your area.
See "Setup for VCR PLus+® Recording"
section.
Recorded wrong channeL or no channeL
with cabLebox.
Cablebox isnottuned to channelyou
wanted to record.
Tune cable box to channel you want to
CabLebox isnot turnedon,
Turn on cable box and keep it on.
VCR isnot tuned to cabiebox output
channel3 or 4.
Tune VCR to cablebox outputchanneL.
record. Keep cabLe box turned on.
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37
Some quick and easy tips to fixing probLemsyourseLf.
Stereo Audio Record and/or P&ayback Prob[erns
Observed CondiUon
Possible Cause
Probable SoLution
Stereo is not present.
TV is not Stereo-compatible.
No action is possibLe.
Program is not in stereo format.
No action is possible.
VCR A/V Out jacks are not connected
to TV A/V In jacks.
Make A/V connections. Stereo is
avaiLabLeonLyvia A/V output from
VCR.
VCRAudfo/Video Out is not selected
SeLectAUX or A/V source as I_/input.
for viewing at the TV.
VCRAUDIO RECORDmode is set to SAP
or MONAURAL.
Set VCRAUDIORECORD
modeto
Stereo.SeeAUDIOMenu on page25.
Moisture Condensation
Moisture condensation can occur:
In locations where moisture condensation may occur:
• When the video recorder is moved from a cold place to a
warm place.
• Keep the power cord pLugged into an AC outlet and
POWEROn. This wiLl help prevent condensation.
• Under extremely humid conditions.
• When condensation has occurred, wait a few hours for the
VCR to d_J before using it.
Magnetic
Field from Other Equipment
Keep the VCRand videotapes away from strong magnetic fields, such as those produced by a vacuum cleaner, refrigerator, or
air conditioner.
Video Head Cleaning
YourVCRautomaticallycleansthe headsas it is used.However,after Longperiodsof use,yourvideo headsmay become
cLoggedwith accumuLated
dirt, causingdistortion.Whenthis occurs,usea do-it-yourseLf
wet-typeheadcleanlng cassette
availabLefromyourZenithdealer.
Caution:
Do not use a dry-type head-cteanlng system. It may seriously damage the VCRand cassettes used in the VCR. Snow, streaking
in picture, and horizontal pulling indicate the need for professfonal video head cleaning. See your Zenith approved service
center for cleaning.
Cabinet CLeaning
Cleanthe outsidesurfacesof the VCRwith a softLint-free cloth as required.Usecarenotto scratchthe VCRduringcleaning.
PAGE 38
I SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL
Head System
PowerSource
Power Consumption
Dimensions
Operating Temperature
Operating Humidity
Timer
Weight
Tape Speed
Tape Width
Maximum RecordingTime
Four head
AC 120V, 6OHz
(WxHxD)
1E-hour display type with AM, PM
(SP)
VHF Output Signal
Channel Coverage
16.67 mm/sec
I1.12 mm/sec
12.7 mm
(SP)
(EP)
2 HOURS (T-120)
6 HOURS (T-120)
8 HOURS (T-160)
Less than 7D seconds (T-120)
(UHF)
(VHF)
(VHF)
75 ohms
75 ohms
ChanneL3 or4
2-13
(UHF)
14-59
(CAW)
1-125 (4A, A-W,W+l~W+84, A-5_A-1)
VIDEO
VideoSignalSystem
EIAStandard(525_nes,60 fieLds)
NTSCtypecoLor
signal
1.0Vp-p75 ohms unbaLanced
1.0Vp-p75 ohms unba_nced
Morethan43 dB (SPmode)
Input
Output
Stgnat to Noise Ratio
AUDIO
FM audio
FrequencyRange
Dynamic Range
Channel Separation
Conventional audio
Input
Output
S/N Ratio
FrequencyRange
SuppHed Accessory
Approx. 4.1 kg (g [bs)
33.35 mm/sec
(LP)
(EP)
Rewind Time
TUNER
Antenna
Approx. 22 Watts
430 x 93 x 278 mm (16.9" x 3.7" x 10.6")
5 °C~35 °C (41 °F_95 °F)
Less than 80% RH
20Hzto 2OkHz
Mom than83 dB
Morethan55 dB
(LINE)
(LINE)
-6.0dBm morethan47 kohms
-6.0dBm Lessthan1.5kohms
Morethan43 dB (SPmode)
200 Hz to 10kHz (SPmode)
Hook-upCable(VCRto TV)(I)
Batteries
(2)
RemoteControL
(I)
* Designsandspecifications
aresubject
to changewithoutnotice.
* Weightand dimensions
shown areapproximate.
VIDEOP.+ASBe'_TE
RECORDER
ORIq.AYER
Welcomeintothe Zenithfamily! Weber_e that youwill bepteasedwith your new Zenith EntertainmentMachine. Pleaseread
this warrantycarefu_y, it is a "LIMITEDWARRAN'_as definedunder FederalLavm
This warrantygives youspedBeLegal6gh_,
and youmay also haveother 6gh_ that vary Fromstata to state within the U.S.A.
ZENITH'S
RESPONSIBILITY
ServiceLabor
Duringa periodof 90 daysfrom effective warrantydate, Zenithwill provideservicelabor by a Zenith authorizedseevioecenter
when neededas determined by Zenith, asa nasultof manufacturing
defects.
Parts
Not Covered
Newor rernanufacLured
replacementsfor facte ry-detectivepartsWIUbe supplied by a Zenith authorizedservicecenterfor one
year from effective wanantydate. Suchreplacementparts anewarrantedfor the rernoinfa_j
purLion ofthe o6ginalwarranty
pu_od.
Thiswarrantycoversmanufacturing
defacLsanddoesnot co'_r installation, adjustmentof t_stomer controlsin the borne,
fastoilafion or repair of homeantennasystem_,cabhi¢onverte_or eabl_ company-supp[ted
equipment;it alsOdoes not cover
damagedue to misuse,abuse,negligence,actsof God or other causesbeyondthe control of Zenith. Any ldteraLion of the
productafter manufacturevoids this warrantyin its entirety.
OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY
EffectiveWarranty Date
Wanantybeginson the date of originalconsumer purchase.
Foryourconvenience,
keepthe dealdr'sdated bill of sateor a
deliveryticket asevidenceof the purchasedate.
OboratinoGuide
ReadyourOperatingGuidecarofnt[y sothat you will understandthe operationof yourset and howto adjustthe customer
conmlL_
Laely-llt Service
Thevideoproductmustbe taken to a U.S. orCanadianZenith authorizedservicecenterfor warrantyserviceand mustbe picked
up by the owner.
IV Set Performance
Important
WarrantyServke
It is the owne(srespunsihitity
to maintainthe PCreceiverwith whichthe videoproductis used,andthe associatedantenna
system,in proper operatingcondition..
ProductRegistration--Pldase
fill out and moi[yourproduct RegistrationCard.It fsimperativethat Zenith know howto reach
you promptly if we should discovera safetyproblemthat couldaffect you.
Forwarrantyserviceinformation, contact anyZenith authorized sen,icecenten Fartsandsen_eelabor that am Zentih's
responsibility
(see above)will be provided without charg_ Othersen,ice is at the owne(s expense.If you have any pmbtemin
obtainingsatisfactory wanantyse_ice_call or write the Zenith ResponseCentanYoumust providethe modelnumber,se_l
number anddate of purchaseor data of original instldbCdo
n. Beforeyou askfar warrantysemite,mad "Maintenance
And
Troubleshooting"in your operatinggoide_You might avoida sen_cetall
THISWARRANTYISIN LIEUOF ANYOTHERWARRANTY,EXPRESSOR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING
WITHOUTLIMITATION,
ANY
WARRANTYOF MERCHANTABILITY
OR FITNESS
FORA PARTICULAR
PURPOSE,
AND ZENITHSHALLNOTBE LIABLEFORANY
CONSEQUENTIAL,
INDIRECT,
OR INCIDENTAL
DAMAGESOFANY KIND,
INCLUDINGLOSTREVENUESOR PROFITS
IN
CONNECTION
WITHTHEPRODUCT.
Customer Service
Zenith National Response Center
201 James Record Road, Building #3
Huntsville, AL 35824
Phone: (256) 772-1515
Fax: (256) 774-4070
email: customer.service@zenith.corn
ZENITH ELECTRONICS
CORPORATION
1000 MILWAUKEE AVENUE
GLENVIEW, ILLINOIS 60025-24-93
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