ZENITH VCR Manual L9060139

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

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,acMne numbers I VRB210 I VRB410 I VRB420

_IERGYSTAR® q

operating guide /warranty

RECORDYOURMODELNUMBER l

(Now,whileyoucanseeit) /

The modeland serialnumberof yournew VCRare Located

on the backof the VCRcabinet.Foryour future convenience,

we suggestthat yourecord these numbershere:

MODELNO.

SERIALNO.

WARNING:

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

REFERSERVICINGTO QUALIFIEDSERVICEPERSONNEL

The Lightningflash with arrowheadsymbol within an equilateraltriangle,is intended to alert the user to the presence

of uninsulated"dangerousvoltage" within the product'senclosurethat may be of sufficientmagnitudeto constittrtea

riskof electricshockto persons.

The e_clamationpoint within an equilateraltriangle is intendedto alert the userto the presenceof important

operatingand maintenance(servicing)instructions in the literatureaccompanyingthe appliance.

WARNING:

TO REDUCETHERISKOFFIREOR ELECTRICSHOCK,DO NOTEXPOSETHISAPPLIANCETORAINOR MOISTURE.

POWER

CORD POLARIZATION: J

CAUTION:To Prevent ELectricShock,match wide bladeof plug to wide slot, fuLLyinsert.

ATTENTION:Pour_viter les chocs_lectriques, introduireia lame la pluslargede le fiche dansla bornecorrespondante

de la priseet pousserjusqu'aufond.

NOTETO CABLE/IV INSTALLER:

This reminder is providedto caLLthe cableTVsystem installersattentionto ArticLe820-40 of the National ElectricCode

(U.S.A.). Thecodeprovidesguidelinesfor propergroundingand, in particular,specifiesthat the cablegroundshallbe

connectedto the groundingsystemof the building,as dose to the point of the cableentry as practical

REGULATORYINFORMATION:

This equipmenthasbeen tested and found to comp[ywith the limitsfor aClassBdigital device, pursuantto Part 15

of the FCCRules.TheseEmitsare designedto providereasonableprotectionagainstharmful,interferencewhenthe

equipmentis operatedin a residentialinstaUation.This equipmentgenerates,usesand canradiateradio frequency

energyand, if not installedand usedin accordancewith the instructionmanual may causeharmfulinterference to

radio communications.However,there js no guaranteethat interference wiLLnot occurin a particularinstaLLation.If

this equipmentdoescauseharmful interference to radioor television reception,whichcan be determinedbyturning

the equipmentoff and on, the useris encouragedto try to correctthe interference by oneor moreof the following

measures: • Reorientor relocate the receivingahterma.

•Increase the separationbetween the equipmentand receiver.

• Connectthe equipmentinto an outlet on a circuitdifferentfromthat to whichthe receiveris

connected.

• ConsuLtthe dealeror an experiencedradio/TVtechnicianfor help.

CAUTION:

Do not attempt to modify this productin anyway without written authorization fTomZenith ELectronics

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

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

ReguLations.

"Ce appareiLnum6rique de la classh respecte routes [es exigences du R6gutement sur [e materiel brouiLlierdu

Canada."

Zenithisa trademarkofZEC© CopyrightZenithELectronicsCorporation1999

SAFETY TIPS I PAGE 3

Thesesimple precauUonswiLLhelp ensurethat you get many yearsof safe enjoyment from your new product.

7°

Read Instructions

Read all of the safety and operating instructionsbefore

operating the product.

Retain Instructions

Keepall safety and operaUnginstructionsfor future

reference.

11. Power Sources

Operate product only from type of power source

indicated on marking label. If you are not sure of the

type of power supply to your home, consult your

product dealar or Local power company. For products

intended to operate from battery power or other

sources, refer to manual.

Heed Warnings

Followwarningson the productand in the operating

guide.

FollowInstructions

Followall operatinganduseinstructions.

CLeaning

Unplugthis productfrom the wall outlet before

cleaning. Do not use Liquidcleanersor aerosolcleaners.

Usea damp cloth for cleaning.

Attachments

Do not use attachmentsnot recommended by product

manufacturerasthey maycausehazards.

Water and Moisture

Oonot usethis productnear water--for example,near

a bathtub, wash bowL,sink, or Laundrytub, in a wet

basement,or near a swimmingpooL.

12.

13.

Une-Cord PotadzaUon

Productis equipped with a polarizedaLternaUng-

current Lineplug (a plug havingone bladewiderthan

the other). Asa safety feature, this plug will fit into

power outlet only one way. If you'reunableto insert

plug folly into outlet, try reversingthe plug. If plug

still fails to fit, contact an electrician to replace your

obsoleteoutlet. Do not defeat safety purposeof

polarizedplug.

Power-CordProtection

Route power-supplycords so

they are not UkeLyto be

walked on or pinchedby items

placed uponor againstthem,

paying particular attenUon to

cordsat plugs, convenience

receptacles,and the point

wherethey exit from product.

8. Accessories

Do not place producton an unstablecart, stand,

tripod, bracket, or table. Product may fall, causing

seriousinjury to achild or adult, and seriousdamage

to the product. Use only with acart, stand, tripod,

bracket,or table recommendedby the manufacturer or

sold with the product.Any mounting of productshould

follow manufacturer'sinstructions and shoulduse a

mountingaccessoryrecommendedby manufacturer;

9. Transporting Product

Hove productand cart combinations

with care. Quickstops, excessive

force, and unevensurfacesmaycause

productand cart combinaUon to

overturn. ®

10. Ventilation

SLotsand openingsin cabinet must not be blockedor

covered.Theyare providedfor ventilation, to ensure

reliable operation, and to protect from overheating.

Neverblockopeningsby placingproducton a bed,

sofa, rug, or other similarsurface.Do not place product

in built-in installation suchas a bookcaseor rack

unlessproperventilation is providedor manufacturer's

instructionshave been adhered to.

14. Outdoor Antenna Grounding

If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to

this product, be sure antenna or cable system is

grounded so as to provide some protection against

voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810

of the National ELectrical Code (USA), ANSI/NFPA 70

provides information on grounding of mast and

supporting structure, grounding of Lead-in wire to an

antenna discharge unit connection to grounding

electrodes, and requirements for grounding electrode.

( See Fig. 1 below. )

Fig. 1

_Antenna Lead-in Wire

Ground

Clamp

__ mtenna Discharge Unit

-- NECSecUon810.20

GroundingConductors

ElactdcSewice NECSection810-21

Equipment

GroundCLamps

- _ Etectroae_ysGrm°unding

NECArt 250, Part H

NEC: National Electrical Code

Antenna groundingper NECCode,ANSI/NFPA70

I SAFETY TIPS

Thesesimpl,eprecautionsv_ll,help ensurethat you get manyyears of safe enjoyment from your new product.

15. Ughtn|ng

Foradded protectionfor

this productduring a

Lightningstorm, or when

productis l,effunattended

and unused for Long

periodsof time, unplugit

fromthe wattoutlet and

disconnectantenna or

cable system.Thiswil,l,

prevent damageto product

due to lightning and

power l,foesurges.

16. Power Unes

An outside antenna system shouLd not be l,ocated in

the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric

l,ight or power circuits, or where it can fal,l, into such

power Lines or circuits. When instal,ling an outside

antenna system, take extreme care to keep from

touching such power lines or circuits, as contact w_th

them might be fatal..

17. OverLoading

Do not overl,oadwal,[outl,ets,extensioncords or

integral, conveniencereceptacl,es,asthis can resul,tin

risk of fire or eLectricshock.

18. Object and Uquid Entry

Neverpushobjectsof any kind into this product

through openings,asthey may touch dangerous

vol,tagepoints or short-out parts that could resultin

fire or electricshock. Never spill,liquid of any kind on

product.

19. Senddng

Do not attempt to servicethis productyourself, as

opening or removingcoversmay exposeyou to

dangerousvoltage or other hazards.Refer al,l,servicing

to qualifiedservicepersonnel..

20. Wal,l,or Ceiling Mounting

Mount productto wal,Lor ceiling onl,yas recommended

by manufacturer.

2t.

22.

Repl,acementParts

Whenreplacementpart(s) are required,be sure service

technician hasusedreplacement part(s) specifiedby

manufactureror havesame characteristicsasoriginal.

part(s). Unauthorizedsubstitutionsmay resul,tin fire,

el,ectric shock,or other hazards.

23.

Damage Requiring Service

UnpLugthis productfrom the wal,[outlet and refer

servicingto qual,ified se_ce personnel,underthese

conditions:

a. If power-suppLycord or plug is damaged.

b. If liquid has been spil,l,edor objects havefal,l,eninto

product.

c. If producthas been exposedto rain or water.

d. If product:doesn'toperate normal,l,yby fol,Lewing

handbookinstructions. Adjust only those controls

coveredby handbookinstructions; improper

adjustment of other controLsmayresul.tin damage

and often requiresextensivework by a qualified

technician to restoreproductto normaloperation.

e. If producthas been droppedor cabinet has been

damaged.

f. If productexhibits a distinct change in performance.

Heat

Keepproductaway

from heat sources

suchas radiators,

heat registers,stoves,

or other products

(incl,udingamplifiers)

that produceheat.

24. Safety Check

Upon compteUonof any serviceor repairsto this

product,askservicetechnicianto performsafety

checksto determinethat productis in properoperating

condition.

INSTALLATION I PAGE 5

CONTENTS

SAFETYTIPS............................. 2-4

INSTALLATION.......................... 6-12

VCRFeaturesChart ........................ 6

Connections for YourVCR.................. 7-8

Beforeyou operateyour VCR............... 9-12

CONTROLSAND DISPLAYS.................. 13-14

Front Panel Diagram...................... 13

VCRStatus Displays ...................... 14

OPERATION........................... 15-27

The Buttonson YourRemote ................ 15

Clock Menu............................ 16

TimerMenu............................ 17

Setup Menu ........................... 18

Audio Menu ........................... 19

WatchingTVThroughthe VCR................ 20

CamcorderConnected to VCR ................ 21

PlayingTapes........................ 22-23

Instant Recording ..................... 24-26

RecordingWhile You'reAway ................ 27

TROUBLESHOOTING.................-.- ., 28-30

SPECIFICATEONS........................... 31

INDEX

AudioMenu .............................. 19

Auto Channe[Search...................... 11, 18

Connections ...................... ..... 7-8, 21

Channel.Add/De{ ........................ 11, 18

Clock Set ............................. tl, 16

Features Chart ............................. 6

Front PanelDiagram ........................ 13

Instant Recording........................ 24-26

LanguageMenu ............................ 18

Main Menus ............................... 9

PlayingTapes........................... 22-23

RemoteControl ............................ 15

SafetyInformation ......................... 2-4

Setup Menu .............................. 18

SpeakF.ZFunction .......................... 10

Timer Menu .............................. 17

Timer-Controt[edRecording .................... 27

Troubleshooting ......................... 28-30

VCRStatus Disptays......................... 14

Warranty ................................ 36

WatchingTVthroughthe VCR .................. 20

PAGE 6 IINSTALLATION

This pageshowsthe featuresof your VCRand the differencesbetweenthe models.

FEATURES VRB210 VRB410 VRB420

SpeakEZFunction X X X

g-Heads X N/A N/A

4-Heads (Special.VideoEffects) N/A X X

Fu!,!,Load/QuickStart X X X

Auto Head C!,eaner X X X

Audio System Monaurat Monaurat MTSHi-Fi Stereo

Audio/Video (A/V) ,lacks Monaural. Monaura!, Stereo

Remote Contro!, SC411Z X X X

Auto/Manua!. Band Se[[ect X X X

Auto/ManuaL Channel.Search X X X

Channe!.Capabil.ity (CAW & TV) 181 181 181

Record SpeedsSP/EP X X X

Playback Speeds SP/LP/EP X X X

Auto Playback System X X X

Auto/Manua!. Digita!.Tracking X X X

Instant Recording X X X

Timer-Control.!,edRecording X X X

Auto PtaybackTape Speed Adjust X X X

Forward/ReverseS!,ow-Motion X X

Video (4-head VCR) N/A Variab!,e1/10 to 1/32 Vadable 1/10 to 1/32

Pause/Stir!,Video Noise C!,ear CLear

Rea!,-TimeTape Counter X X X

Speed Search X X X

CM Skip X X X

English/Spanish/FrenchMenus X X X

l-Year,8-EventTimer X X X

LED FrontPane!.Indicator X X X

Auto Day!,ightSavingsTime X X X

Hook-up Cab!,e(VCRto TV) X X X

EnergySaving X X X

1. Mode!.VRB4EOis used for the description, operation, and details provided in this operating guide.

2. VCRdesign and specifications are subject to changewithout prior notice.

X = Feature is provided N/A = Feature is Not AvaiLab!,e

RequiredconnectionsforyourVCR.

Connections Without aCable Box

INSTALLATION ] PAGE 7

BackPane[ of StereoVCR

This came is provided

with your VCR.

Antenna

Rat Wire

(300 ohm)

.....

S S 300/75 ohm .,

Adaptor

OR (Notprovi_

OR CableTV

Watt3ack BackPane[of Typical "IV

%% VHF/UHF_TV

_k Turn off power or unplug VCR

before malting any connections.

Connections With a Cable Box

BackPane[of TypicaI.1_/

BackPane[ of

TypicaI, CabLeBox CabLeW

WaU,lack

A Tum off power or unplug VCR

before making any connections.

This cable is provided

with your VCR.

PAGE 8 IINSTALLATION

OpUonaLconnectionsfor your VCR.

Audio/Video (A/V) ConnecUons to TV

Use A/V connectionsfor a better picture.

BackPaneLof StereoVCR

VHF/UHFICA'r7

A/_/ cableis not providedwithVCR.

BackPanel of Monaural VCR

BackPanetof TypicalTV

(1 11÷-

A umoffpower

or unplug VCR

before making

any connections.

BackPanetof TypicatMonauraL

AUDIO VI

Note:If the backpanel

onyourTVis different,

referto the7_s operating

guide.

A/V cable is not provided with VCR.

AccessoryAudio/Video (A/V) Connections to'VCR

BackPanetof StereoVCR

R-AUDIO-L VIDEO

_Accessory

Component:

Another VCR,

Camcorder,

VideoCamera,

SateLliteReceiver,

3ackpaneLof Accessory LaserDiscPrayer

A Tum off power

or unplug VCR

• before maMng

any connections

A/V cabLeis not providedwith VCR.

Thingsyou must do beforeyou canoperate your VCR.

INSTALLATION IPA G E 9

CLOCK MENU

AUTO DAYUGHT SAVING:ON

BON I_OFF

MANUAL CLOCK SET:IJ]

Pressnumberkeys

QUff= exit

CLOCK SETUP

•PROGRAM[]

MONTH

DAY

START

STOP

CHANNEL :

SPEED :

REPEAT:

(1-8) to select program

ENTERto adjust program

TIMER

SETUPMENU _ /

AUTOPROGRAM:

CH. ADD/DEL:

SOURCE:

ON-SCREENDISPLAY:

LANGUAGESELECT:

Press numberkeys |

QUIT -- exit )

AUD_MENU

SpmkEZ:ON DON BOFF

PLAYBACK:Hkn

RECORD:STEREO

Pressnumber keys

then ENTER QUIT =exit

AUDI0

_mmm_ _[_ Note:

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

CLOCK _

"tiMER

gETUp

AUI_

Press numberkeys

•QUIT= exit

MAINHENU

Audio menu's PLAYBACKand

RECORDoptionsare avail.abl.eonJy

with stereoVCRs.,

How to Access t4enus

Menu operation is easy--just follow the 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 to exit menu, or wait a few minutes and the

VCR returns to normal operation.

Note:

Perform menu operations with the VCR and _/on, and tune

the TV to channe(( 3 or 4. The VCR must also be in the VCR

mode of operation. Press the TV/VCR button repeated((y

until. VCR indicator [ight appears _n the front pane((.

Point remotetoward VCR

PAGE 10 IINSTALLATION

Thingsyou must do beforeyou can operateyour VCR.

Connect the Power

(Required) Plug your VCR into an unswitched

120 Vac, 60 Hz household power outtet. Turn on

the VCR by pressing the POWER on the remote

or on the VCR'sfront paneL. White ptugged into

an AC outtet, the VCR consumes 3W of e|ectrical

power in OFF condition.

]Do not plug the VCRinto aswitchedpower

outlet. Otherwise,whenthe power is

switchedoff, the VCRturnsoff. Youmay

then hoveto resetthe time and dote, and

reprogromoperotionolfeatures.

Set PosJUon of the CH3/CH4 Switch

(Required) The CH3/CH4 switch on the VCR's

back panet determines which charmer the VCR

uses to send video signals to your W. The TV

must be tuned to the same channel you set with

the CH3/CH4 switch to see tape ptayback and

status displays from the VCR. To determine

which video channet provides the best picture

for your system, try the switch in CH3 position

and tune your TV to channe{ 3; then try the CH4

position and tune your TV to channel 4.

Fora test dispLay,pressthe W/VCR button on

remoterepeatedlyunU[ the VCRindicator tight

appearsin the VCR'sfront panel display.Press

MENUon the remote to see the main menu.

Se|ect SpeakEZ Function (On/Off)

A voice Letlsyou howto use the featuresin the

menusif SpeakEZis ON. (ON is recommended.).

See the AUDIO Menu for details.

[] SpeakEZonlyfunctions with

ENGLISH.

WALL

SW]TCH

POWER_

OUTLET

WPICALZENITHVCR ,_ _

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Press 4.

CLOCK

11UEFI

SEIUF

AUDIO

P_e=num_=kws

QUIT = exit

MAIN MENU

AUDIOUENU

Sp_k_:ON nON InOR;

PLAYBACK:HI-R

RECORD:STEREO

Pressnumber keys

k theftENTER QUIT : exit ,

Press NUMBER (1 or 2) to

choose ON or OFF

SeLect Language for VCR Menus/Disptays

(Optional) Select EngLish,Spanish,or French

for VCRmenusand status displays.Seethe

LANGUAGESELECToption on the SETUPmenu for

details.

Press5.

SETUP MENU

AUTOPROGRAM:

ON--BEN DISPLAy:

LANGUAGESELECT:

SEeP MENU

LANGUAGESELECT:ENGLISH

IF_U_aS BESEA_x

Preu numb_keys

thenENTER QUieT=exit

Prea_nmnberkey= PressNUMBER(1, 2, or 3)

OUiT=exit to seLectthe desired

SETUPMENU language

INSTALLATION I PAGE 11

Somethings you must do and others you maywant to do beforeyou can operateyour VCR.

Set Date and Time for Clock

(Required) Set the clockin the VCRto the

currentdate and time. SeeCLOCKMenu on page

16 for details.

[] Youmust set the clockbeforeyou conuse

any Timer-controUedVCRfeotures, e.g.

TIMERrecordings.

Press3.

II r

CLOCK MENU

AUTO DAYUGHT SAVING:ON

nON BOFF

MANUAL CLOCK SET:ig

Pressnurnlwkeys

QUIT=exit

CLOCKMENU

MONIH : [] JANUARY

DAY : I FEll

YEAR : 199Q

TIME : 12:00 AM

Pressnumbm"keys

thenEmER OUIT=exit

PressNUMBER(0-9) then

ENTERto set date and time

SeLectSourcefor VCR

(Optional) Set the sourceof the VCRfor the

type of programsignalyou haveconnectedto

the ANTIN jack on the backof the VCR.Choose

"iVif you have an antenna connectedto the VCR.

ChooseCAWif you have a cable system(with or

without acable box) connectedto the VCR.

ChooseAUXif you havean accessory

Audio/Video (A/V) connectedto the VCR.See

SOURCEoption on SETUPmenu (page 18) for

details.

Press3.

SETUpMENU

AUTOPROGRAM:

CH.ADO/DEL:

SOURCE:

ON-SCREENDISPLAy:

LANGUAGESELECT:

Pressnumberkeys

QUIT= exlt

SETUPMENU

SETUP MENU

SOURCE: TUNER

Press number keys

then ENTER QUIT=exlt

PressNUMBER(1, 2, or 3)

to select the desired

source

Use Auto Program to Find ChanneLs

(Required) Use AUTOPROGRAMto find active

channelsin your broadcastarea. AUTOPROGRAM

storesthe active channelsthat you can access

by usingthe CH (V/&). SeeAUTOPROGRAMon

the SETUPMenu (page 18) for details.

Press1.

SETUP MENU

AUTO PROGRAM:

CH. ADO/IDEL:

SOURCE:

ON-SCREEN DISPLAy:

LANGUAGE SELECT:

number keys

QUIT: exit

SETUPMENU

SETUP MENU

AUTO PROGRAM: SEARCHINC

QUIT: exit

Use CH. ADD/DEL to Create Favorite

Channels

(Optional) UseCH. ADO/DELto changethe List

of active channelsfound when using AUTO

PROGRAM,soyou can |ist your favorites. See

CH.ADD/DELon the SETUPMenu(page 18) for

details.

Press2.

SE'IUp MENU

AUTO PROGRAM:

CH. ADD/DEL:

SOURCE:

ON-SCREER DISPLAY:

LANGUAGE SELECT:

Press number keys

QUIT : exU

SETUP MENU

CH, ADD/DEL: CH, Bl_ ADD

number

thenENTER QUIT: exR

Press NUMBER(0-9)

then ENTER

PAGE 12 IINSTALLATION

Thingsyou may want to do before you operateyour VCR.

SeLect Other Menu OpUons

Youmay not want to havethe clock in your VCR

adjustedautomaticallyfor DayLightSavings

Time. Refer to CLOCKMenu for details.

Press 1.

Sp_keZ

Promhumorkeys

MAIN MENU

CLOCK MENU

AUTODAYUGHTSAVING:ON

BONBOFF

MANUAL CLOCK SET.'El

Pre. numbwke_

Gun":exit

PressNUMBER(1 or 2) to

chooseAuto Dayt|ght

Saving ON or OFF

Showor hide the VCRstatus onyour screenby

using the ON-SCREENDISPLAYoption on the

SETUPmenu. Werecommendkeeping this option

ON. See the SETUPmenu for details.

Press4.

SETUpMENU

AUTOpROGRAM:

CH. AJDD/DEL:

SOURCE:

OH-SCREENDISPLAY:

LANGUAGESELECT:

Pressnumber keys

•QUIT =exit ,

SETUP MENU

ON-SCREEN DI_PI.AY: ON

BONmOFF

Pressnumberkeys

then ENTER QUIT : exN

PressNUMBER(1 or 2) to

chooseON or OFF

If you have a stereo VCR, press ENTER to select

the audio format (HI-F[ or NORMAL) to use

when you play a tape. We recommend setting

this option to HI-F[. See the PLAYBACKMODE

option on the AUDIO Menu for details.

Press4.

spwez

CLOCK I

TIMER

SETUP

AUDIO

PrmmnumborI_ Q4JIT=exit

MAIN MENU

AUDtOMENU

YxmkEZ:ON

PLAYBACK:HI-FI NN_RMA

RECORD:STEREO

Pressnumber keys

• then ENTER QUiT = exN ,

Press NUMBER (1 or 2) to

choose HI-F[ or NORMAL

If you have a stereo VCR, press ENTERto select

the audio format (STEREO, MONO or SAP) to use

when recording. We recommend using STEREO.

See the RECORDMODE option on the AUDIO

Menu for details.

Press 4.

$peakEZ

TIMER

SETUP

AUDIO

Pr_mnumbwkeys

QUIT.exit

MAIN MENU

AUDIO MENU

SpeakEZ:OH

I_YBACK: HI-FI

RECORD: S'I_REO NSAP_I_REO

Prmmnumberkeys

theft ENTER QUIT = exit

PressNUMBER(1, 2or 3)

to choose STEREO,NONO,

or SAP

CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS IPAGE 13

Descriptionsof itemsyou need to knowto operateyour VCR.

Front PaneLControLs

Thesecontrolsperformbasic VCRoperations.The Remoteperformsbasicas weU.as advancedVCRoperations.

POWEROn/Off Cassette Channel Up/Down Stop/Eject

Button Compartment SeLector Selector

zenith

ooooo:

PLAY,REW(Rewind),

FFWD(Fast Forward),

PAUSESetector

LEDFrontPanel Recording

Zndicators SpeedSetector

RECiITR

(Instant Timer

Record)Se[ector

LEOFront _net Indicators

VCRis turned on

A Cassetteis in the VCR

VCRfunctionsare

avaitabLeand channels

are selectedat VCR

power cl3t.in vcr

-T l

rec timer ," • _ RemoteWindow:

T _ _L___ Keepthis area flee

._, of obstruction.

VCRis in Timer

recording

VCRis recording

PAGE 14 JCONTROLS AND DISPLAYS

)n-ScreendispLaysteLLyou the status of the tape inserted and VCRfunctions.

Currentmodeof operation

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

and audio format of tape, where

PLay=HT-FEor NORMAL(Nodisplay)

TapeSpeed

EP-ExtendedPLay

LP-LongPLay

SP-StandardPLay

Current date, day, andtime

PLAY HI-FI VCR CH 11

SP ST/SAP -

15 MON

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

Typical VCRStatus Display on 1!/

Current CH (ChanneL)selectedby

using tuner in VCR

-- Audio format of signalreceivedby

VCRtuner:

STEREO,MONOor ST/SAP

-- ReaL-timetape counter

H-Counter MemopJis active

- ,, Tapeis rewound past index

mark.

1:35:45 - Length of tape (in time)

1 - 1hour

35 - 35 minutes

45 - 45 seconds

M-1:35:45

TapeCounterPosition

REM 1:35

Tape Time Remaining

VCR Status Display

TheVCRStatus DispLayappearson the TV when a VCR

function starts, like whenyou changea channelor select a o

different VCRmode.For example, pressingSTOPwhile the

VCRis in PLAYmodeshowsSTOPin the display.PressENTER

on the remote at any time (except SpecialEffectsPLayback

mode;SLOW,STILLetc.) to see the Status DispLay.

Note:

If the VCRStatus DispLaydoes not appearon the TV screen,

checkthe ON-SCREENDISPLAYoption on the SETUPmenu.

SeLectONto see the display.See"Setup Menu" section for

details.

VCR Status Display Options

Whenthe Status DispLayappears,pressENTERrepeatedly to

seeabbreviateddisplays,asfoLLows:

1. PressENTERto see Status DispLay.

2. PressENTERa secondtime to show only the tape

counterposition.

3. PressENTERa third time to showonLythe tape time

remaining.

4. PressENTERrepeatedlyuntil alLdisplaysare removed.

OPERATION IPAGE 15

A quickEst of all.the buttons on your remotecontrol and what they do.

CH (V/A) -- ChannelSeLectors.ALsoselectsAUX TurnsVCR

A/V input channel

CM SKIP -- Fastforwardspicture searchthrough 30

secondsof recording. ExitsAn

E3ECT-- Ejectsthe tape from the VCR.

ENTER-- Programsmenu optionsand showsVCR

display.

FFWD (Fast Eonvard)--Advancestape rapidly.

MEMORY-- Returnsrea|-time tape counterto zero

(M 0:00:00).

MENU -- Showsmain menu.

Numbers -- Chooseschannelsandenters

programminginformation.

PAUSE-- Pausestape temporarily during playback

or record.

PLAY-- Beginstape playback.

POWER-- TurnsVCROnand Off. AlsoturnsVCR

Timer Off and On, if programmed.

QUN"-- Exits menusystem.

REC/]TR-- Beginstape recording.

REW-- Rewindstape to the beginning.

SP/EP -- Choosestape recordingspeed.

STOP-- CanceLsptaybackor record modes.

TRK (V]&) -- Adjuststape ptaybacktracking.

TV]VCR-- Switchessourceof W picture betweenTV

channeland VCRchannel selection.VCR

functionsare avaitablein VCRmode.

ChoesesTa

RecordingSpeed

Enters

TapeP_y/Record

Options

Direct Channeland

ProgrammingEntry

SwitchesW_cturaJ

betweenTVand VCR

ChanneLSeLectors

(Tuner)

InstaLLingBatteries

Be sureto insta[t the batteries

providedwith this remote. Match

positive (+) and negative (-) with

markings shownin battery

compartment.

Note: All VCRoperationsand menu

optionscan be accusedby using

the remotecontrol

_Shows main menu

AccessesTape Counter

Fastforwardspicture

30 secondsof

recording

_Adjuststape

playbacktracking.

PAGE 16 I OPERATION

The Clock Menu sets the clockin VCRto the current time.

HOW to Access Auto Daylight Savings Time

This VCRcan adjust the clock automaticaUyfor Daylight Savings

Time.

1. PressMENUto see Main Menu.

2. Press1 to see CLockMenu.

3. Press1 to chooseON onthe ClockMenu.

Note:

Werecommendthat you set the clock usingthe MANUALmethod

the first Ume you useyourVCR.See MANUALoption for details.

CLOCKMENU

AUTODAYLIGHTSAVING.'ON

lION EIOFF

MANUALCLOCKSET:B

Prw numuwby_

QUIT=exit

Manual Clock Set

TheCLOCKMenuallowsyouto setthe clockin the VCRto the

currentdateandUme.

Notes:

The clock must be set beforeyou can record, usingthe TIMER

menu.

Youmay have to reset the clock and other featuresif a power

outage Lastsfor more than 3 seconds.

How to Set Clock

1. PressMENUto see Main Menu.

2. Press 1 to see clock options.

3. Press3 to adjust your options.

4. Firstinsert the month number (5-MAY, 6-,]UNE etc).

5. PressENTERto moveto next option.

CLOCK U_kiU

MONItl : IJANUARY

DAY : 1 Fill

YEAR : 1gin

TIME : 12._0 AM

Primnum_ ko_

thane QUITuexit

Typical CLOCKMenu with

date and time settings

6. PressQUITto exit the menusystem.

OPERATION J PAGE 17

The TIMERMenuteLLsthe VCRwhen to recorda programon a day and at a time you specify.

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

Speak=-/

OLd*i|

TIMER

SEllJp

AUDIO

Prims nuraberlur/s

_yiT =,_tt

Press2

PROGRAM B

MONTH

DAY

START

STOP

CHANNEL :

SPEED :

REPEAT:

(1-8) to select program

ENTER to adimlt program

El====

rPROGRAM []

MONTH

DAY

START

STOP

CHANNEL :

SPEED :

REPEAT:

(1.8) to select prosram

ENll_R to adlust program

Month of Recording--.________

Day of Recording

Start Time of Recording

StopTime of Recording---_-'-_'_''-_

Channelof RecordingS/

p_OQRAMB_____----=

b'MONTII : 7 JULY

_-DAY : 20 "rUE

--START : 11:16 AM

w.STOP : 11-,46 AM

i.- CHANNEL : 20 TV

rSPEED : El=

REPEAT: ONCE

Y(_ -s) to se',ect

•TO erue press 10)

PressQUIT t

Timer vdll b4 on

when VCR is off

How to Use Timer

1. ChooseTIMERmenuasdescribedin "How to AccessMenus"

on page g.

g. Whenthe TIMERmenu is displayedon screen,press the

ENTERbutton to select the correctmonth, then pressthe

ENTERbutton again to move the next option or setting.

3. Whenyou haveentered aU.of the settings to your

saUsfact_on,pressQUIT to exit the menusystem.

Note:

Set the VCRin TIMERmode by pressingPOWERto turn off the VCR.

TheTIMERindicator Ughtappearsin the front panelof the V_R.

Youcannotoperatethe VCRmonuaUywhileit is

recording.PressingPOWERstopsthe recording.

To Erase a Program

1. ChooseTIMERmenu as describedin "How to AccessMenus"

on pageg.

2. PressNUMBER(I-8)to se[ectdesiredPROGRAM to be erased.

3. Press0to erasetheprogram.

4. PressQUITto exitthe menu system.

ProgramNumber

Whenhighfighted,pressNUMBER(1-8) to

chooseprogramNumber.

REPEATOPllONS

ONCE-- Recordsonce.

WEEKLY-- Recordsonce each week.

DAILY-- Recordsone time each day,

Monday- Friday.

CHANNEL OPTIONS

Toselect an AUX channel select the next

highestor Lowestchannet programmedin

the VCRwith the CH (V/A).

SPEED OPTIONS (SP or EP)

TheSP modedetermineshow much tape is

[eft and switchesspeedfrom SP to EP,if

necessary,to complete recordingthe

program.Therewilt be somepicture and

sounddistortion at the point of the speed

change.

AM/PN OPTIONS

Press 1 for AM

Press E for PM

PROGRAM I

MONTH 7 JULY

DAY 20 TUE

START 11:16 AM

STOP 11"46 AM

CHANNEL : 20 TV

SPEED : El=

REPEAT: ONCE

(1-8) to setect program

TO m I_ (0)

Press 0to erase program

iFoLLow

i-_hese

-_ steps

PAGE !8 IOPERATION

The SETUPMenucustomizesthe VCR'soperaUonfor your particularneeds.

ChooseSETUPMenuas describedin

_How to AccessMenus"on page 9.

rSETUPMENU

AUTOPROGRAM:

CH. ADDIDEL:

SOURCE:

ON-SCREENDISPLAY:

LANGUAGESELECT:

Press number keys

QUIT : exN

AUTOPROGRAM Findsall active channels and storesthem in the VCR'smemoryfor accessby CH (V/A). Press

1to begin search.

CH.ADD/DEL Editsthe channelsfound by AUTOPROGRAM,Usenumberkeys followed by ENTERto setect

the channe[to be edited (e.g, to ADDchannel 3, press3 then ENTER).PressENTERto ADD

or DEL(DeLete)channelsto create your own List of favorite channels.

SOURCE SetectsTV, CATV,or AUXasthe sourceof the programto watch or record.ChooseTVif you

have an antenna connectedto the VCR.ChooseCATVif you have a cable system(with or

without a cab[ebox) connectedto the VCR.ChooseAUXif you want to seethe programfrom

accessoryequipment, such asa camcorder,connectedto the Audlo/Video (A/V) IN jacks on

the VCR.

ON-SCREENOISPLAY Setectswhether or not you seeVCRStatus Disp[ayson the TV.

LANGUAGESELECT SelectsEnglish,Spanishor Frenchfor VCRmenusand displayson the TV.

OPERATION IPAGE 19

TheAUDIO Menuspecifiesthe audio format to be usedwhen recordingor playinga tape.

(Audio menu's PLAYBACKand RECORDoptionsare avaltabie only with stereoVCRs.)

TheAUDIO Menu indicates the audio

format used when recordingor playing

a tape. ChooseAUDIOMenu as

describedin "How to AccessMenus" on

page 9.

PressENTER(and repeat) to choose

items in the menu (somemodeLs).

AUDIOMENU

SpeakEZ:ON iliON FJOFF

PLAYBACK:HI-FI

RECORD:STEREO

Press number keys

then ENTER QUIT = exit

SpeakEZ TurnsSpeakEZONor OFF.

A voice telLsyou howto use the featuresyou select in the menus if SpeakEZis ON. (ONis

recommended.)

PLAYBACK SeLectsHI-FI or NORMALfor tape playback.

HI-FI (High FideLity)providesstereosound,if presenton the tape, to the left and right VCR

AUDIOoutput jacks on the back of the VCR.

NORMAl_providesmonauraI. sound, regardless of the audioformat presenton the tape.

RECORD Selectthe STEREO,NONO,or SAPfor recordinga program.

STEREOrecords sound from the [eft and rightaudio tracks in stereophonicformat.

MONO(Monaural) records soundin monaure{ format evenif the programis in stereo.

SAPrecords the SecondAudio Program(SAP) track, if present,in addition to the stereoaudio

tracks.SAPusuallycontainsaudio in another Language.

PAGE 20 I OPERATION

This page showsa typical video systemand explains howto seLectchanneLs.

AIL-Chamne|,

Antenna

CableW

w_ •Or

TypicaL

CableBox

_tem I _ _Ou_u_tx

to VCR

Zenith StereoVCR

VHFJU HFF-AW

CHANNEL

sin34

ZenithW

VCROut_t to W

(Channel3or 4 when

VCRis on ind TV/V_R

in Y_Epo=_don)

VHF-UHF

AUDIO VIDEC VIDEO AUDIO

OUT OUT _i_l

kedio/_deo Output to IV

Selecting ChanneLswhen the VCRis OFF

1. TurnTVon.

2. SeLectchannelyou'dLiketo watch at the TV.If you have

a cable box, select channel 3 or 4at the TV,SeLectcable

box channelsat the cable box.

SeLectingChannetsat the TVwhen VCRis ON

1. TurnTVandVCRon.

2. PlaceVCRin TV modeby pressingthe W/VCR button on

the remotecontroL repeatedlyuntil the VCRindicator

disappearsfTomthe fxont panel of the VCR.

3. SeLectchannelyou'd Liketo watch at the TV. If you have

a cabLebox, select channeL3 or 4 at the TV.SeLectcable

box channeLsat the cable box.

SeLectingChanneLsat the VCRwhen VCRis ON

!. TurnTVandVCRon.

2. Place VCRin VCRmode by pressingthe W/VCR button on

the remote control repeatedlyuntil the VCRindicator

appearsin the fiont paneLof the VCR.

3. SeLectchannels3 or 4 at the TV. If your TVis equipped

with A/V input jacks, checkyour TV operating manual to

select the A/V sourcefor a better picture.

4. SeLectthe channeLyou'd Liketo watch at the VCR.If you

havea cable box, select channel3 or 4 at the VCR.

SeLectcable box channeLsat the cable box.

OPERATION I PAGE 21

This page describeshow to connect a camcorderto your VCR.

BackPaneLof StereoVCR

A Tumoff poweror unplugVCRbeforemakingany connections.

A/V cable is not providedwith VCR.

SeLectAUX for Viewing an Audio/Video source Like a

CamcoMer

1. With TV and VCRon, place VCRin VCRmode by pressingthe

TV/VCRbutton on the remote (and repeat) until the VCR

indicator Lightappearsin the VCR'sfront paneL.

2. SeLectchannel3 (or 4) on the TV. Note: If your TV hasA/V

jacks, you mayget a better picture if you connect yourVCR

there. (Then, selectthe A/V sourceon the TV.)

3. At the VCR,Channel downLowerthan the LowestchanneL(or

Channelup abovethe highest) to select "AUX".Youcan also

choosethe SETUPmenuas describedin "How to Access

Menus"on page g.

Press3 for the SETUPmenu'sSOURCEitem.

Press3 for AUX,then ENTER.(PressQUIT to exit.)

SETUPMENU

SOURCE:TUNER(TV)

NTVx.CA.

Press number keys

then ENTER QUIT : exit

Press 3 to select AUX

Ztems tn the Menu

SOURCE Showsthe programsource--W, CATV,or AUX--seLectedfor the VCRto receive.

TUNER TheVCRis usingits Tunerto receiveprogramsfrom an antenna or cable.

TV SeLectsprogramsfor the VCRfrom a rooftop-typeantenna.

CATV SeLectsprogramsfor the VCRfrom CabLe"IV.

AUX SeLectsprogramsfor the VCRfrom the R-AUDIO-L--VIDEOIN lacks (whereyou may have connectedyour

camcorder).

PAGE 22 J OPERATZON

This pageexplainsthe basicsof playingtapes in your VCR.

Automatic Playback (No Safety Tab)

1. Tape playbackbeginsautomaticaLLy,if the safety tab has

been removed from the cassettecase. Forexample,most

rental movies have nosafety tab. Simply insertthe

prerecordedVHScassetteinto the VCR.Powerwilt turn on

automaticaLLyand playbackwilt begin.

2. SeLectthe channel3 or 4 at the TVor select the TV'sAUX

(AuxiLiary)sourceto seethe picture,if you are usingthe AiV

jacks. Refer to page7and 8.

Manua[ Ptayback (Has Safety Tab)

1. PressPOWERto turn VCRon.

2. Insert a prerecordedVHScassette into the VCR.

3. PressPLAYto begin playback.

4. SeLectthe channel 3 or 4 at the Wor select the TV'sAUX

(AuxiLiary)sourceto seethe picture,if you are usingthe A/V

jacks. Referto your TV operating manual

Unloading the Cassette from the VCR

1. PressSTOPif the tapeis pLaying.

2. PressSTOP/E3ECTat the VCRuntil the cassetteis ejected.

Note:

This VCRrecords only in SP and EPspeeds.YourVCRsets the

playbackspeedautomaticaLLyto the speed usedto recordthe

tape.

(Continuedon next page)

_//VCR

VCR'sControLs

Safety Tab _I )

Sh_tWnein

CasseU VHS Cassette Playback/Record Times

SP LP EP

Lengtl (Standard Pray) (Long Pray) (Extended Play)

T-30 30 Minutes 1 Hour 1 Hour,

30 Minutes

T-60 1 Hour 2 Hours 3 Hours

T-120 2 Hours 4 Hours 6 Hours

T-160 2 Hours, 5 Hours, 8 Hours

40 Minutes 20 Minutes

OPERATION I PAGE 23

This page explainshow to usethe remote to pLaytapes on your VCR.

Auto/ManuaL Tracking Adjustment

YourVCRadjuststrackingautomaticatLywhen you playa tape. If

the tape wasrecordedon a different VCR,streaks(video noise)

may appear.WhiLethe tape is pLaying,pressTRK(V/A) to

adjustthe tracking manually.

Real-Time Tape Counter

PressENTERtwice to keepthe tape counter on the TV screen.

PressENTERrepeatedlyto removeat[ displays.Thecounter

resetsto 0:00:00 when you insert a cassetteor when a tape is

rewoundto its beginning.

Pause/Forward/Reverse Slow-Motion Video

(White in play mode) PressPAUSEfor still video. PressPAUSE

again, and follow on-screeninstructionsfor Forwardor Reverse

stowmotion. PressFFWDor REWto control stowspeedduring

stowmotion. PressPLAYto resumenormaltape playing.

Note: Whenthe reverseslow modecontinues_r morethan 30

seconds,the VCRwill automaticaLLychange to play mode.

Tape Rewind and Fast Forward

(WhiLein Stop mode) Pressand release REWor FFWD(Fast

Forward),as desired. PressSTOPwhen tape reachesdesired

[ocaUon.

Reverse/Forward Search

(Whilein Play mode) Pressand releaseREWor F FWD,as

desired,PressPLAYto resume normal tape playing.

CMSkip (Commercial Sldp)

(White in play mode) PressingCMSKTPon the remoteskips

commercialsor other programmaterial. Pressing1, ?, 3, or 4

times skips30, 60, 90, or 120 seconds,respectively. CMSKIP

skipsa fur[ 120 secondsof commercialsin a few seconds,then

resumes normalplayback.

POWER--

ENTER-_

PAUSE--

REW(Rewind)/

PLAY/ (2_QQ

Q (3) (3_

F FWD

(Fast Forward)

STOP

/CM SKIP

_TRK(Tracking)

(V/A )

PAGE 24 IOPERATION

Recordingwhat you are watching on W.

Options You Can Use While Recording

Instant recordinglets you recorduntil you reachthe end of

tape or you pressSTOPto stop recording.

_i_ TurnTVand VCRon.

PlaceVCRin VCRmode by pressingthe TV/VCR

button onthe remote repeatedly until the VCR

indicatortight appearsin the VCRfront panel.

SeLectchannel3 or 4 at the TV.If you have

connectedyour VCRto the W's A/V input jacks,

sel.ectthe A!V sourceat the W for a better

picture.

Selectthe channelto be watchedand recorded

at the VCR.If you have a cable box, selectthe

cabtebox output channet (usuatty3 or 4) at the

VCR.Setectcabte box channelsat the cabte box.

Inserta VHS cassettetapeintotheVCR.

PressSP/EPto select recordingspeed,if

desired. Recordingspeed is al.waysSP,unless

you select ER

PressREC/TrRuntil recordingbegins. REC

indicator tight appearsin the VCRfront panel

Recordingcontinues until you reach the end of

the tape, or until you pressSTOPto stop

recording.

power

Remote's Controls

VCR'sControLs

InstantRecom'in9

'until.endof tape)

PAUSE-

Momentarily pauses

recording. PressPAUSE

againto resumerecording.

STOPor STOWFJEQ"-

Stopsandexitsrecording

mode,

InstantTimerReco_n9

(Presetrecordingtimes)

STOPorSTOP/FJECT-

Stopsand exitsrecording

mode.

OPERATION ] PAGE 25

Recordingusing presettime periods.

Preset Time Periods for [TR Recording.

Note:

Presetrecordingtime countsdown until the recording time

is over.

Instant (attended) Timer Recording(ITR) Letsyou recordfor

a specificpresettime period, instead of recordinguntil the

end of tape is reached. Forexample, you can recorda

30-minute showusingthe presettime period.

BTurnTV and VCRon.

BPLaceVCRin VCRmodeby pressingthe TV/VCR

button on the remote repeatedlyuntil the VCR

indicator Lightappearsin the VCRfront pane[.

Select channel3 or 4at the TV. If you have

connectedyour VCRto the TV'sA/V input jacks,

select the A/V sourceat the TVfor a better

picture.

lSelect the channelto be watchedand recorded

at the VCR.If you have a cable box, select the

cable box output channel (usually3 or 4) at the

VCR.Select cable box channelsat the cable box.

Insert a VHScassettetape into the VCR.

PressSP/EPto select recordingspeed,if desired.

Recordingspeedis alwaysSP,unlessyou select

EP.

Note: The SP mode determines how much tape is

[eft and switches speed from SP to EP, if

necessary, to complete recording the program.

There will be some picture and sound distortion

at the point of the speed change.

PressREC/ITRuntil recordingbegins.The REC

indicator tight appearsin the VCRfront panel.

Recordingcontinuesuntil you reach the end of

the tape, or until you pressSTOPto stop

recording.

BPressREC/ITRrepeatedlyto select a preset

recordingtime period. Each subsequentpressof

REC/]TRincreasesthe recording time by 30

minutes until you reacha maximumof 4hours.

powsr

Remote's Controls

VCR'sControls

Pressesof Preset Time For

REC/ITR Dfsptay Recording

1 (Press) Current Time Until end of tape

20:30 30 minutes

3 1:00 1 hours

4 1:30 1 hourand

30 minutes

5 2:00 2 hours

94:00 4 hours

10 No display normal recording

PAGE 26 I OPERATZON

Recordingoneshow white watching another.

Note:

If you have a cable box connectedto your VCR,you cannot

recordone showand watch another.

Choose the show you wish to record using the VCR's channel

selector. Choose the show you wish to watch using the TV's

channel selector.

TurnTVand VCRon.

PLaceVCRin VCRmode by pressingthe TV/VCR

button on the remote repeatedly until the VCR

indicator tight appearsin the VCRfront paneL.

SeLectchannel3 or 4at the TV.If you have

connectedyour VCRto the TV'sA/V input Jacks,

select the A,/V sourceat the TVfor a better

picture.

SeLectthe channelto be watched and recorded

at the VCR.If you have a cable box, select the

cable boxoutput channel (usually 3 or 4) at the

VCR.SeLectcablebox channels at the cable box.

Insert a VHScassettetape into the VCR.

PressSP/EPto select recordingspeed, if desired.

Recordingspeedis alwaysSP,unlessyou select

EP.

powt_r

Remote's ControLs

VCR'sControLs

Options You Can Use White Recording

Instant Recording

(untiLend of tape)

PAUSE-

MomentariLypausesrecording,PressPAUSEagain to

resumerecording.

STOPor STOP]E3ECT-

Stopsand exits recordingmode.

PressREC/ITRuntil recordingbegins.REC

indicator tight appearsin the VCRfront pane[.

Recordingcontinuesuntil you reachthe end of

the tape, or until you pressSTOPto stop

recording.

PLaceVCRin TV modeby pressingthe W/VCR

button on remote to turn off VCRindicator tight

in the VCRfront paneL.

Setectthe showyou wish to watch usingthe

TV'schannelse[ecton

Note:

To returnto the showyou'rerecording,select channeI 3 or 4

at the W. PLacethe VCRin the V£R mode by pressingthe

W/VCR button on the remoteto showthe VCRindicator

light in the VCR'sfront panel.

OPERATZON J PAGE 27

Thispage explains howto use the Timer sothat you can recordwhile you are away.

$peakEZ

CLOCK !

11UER

SETUP

AUDIO

Press number keys

QUIT = exit

MAIN MENU

Press 2 MONTH

DAY

START

STOP

CHAHNEL:

SPEED :

REPEAT:

(14) toselectprogram

ENTERto adjust program

TIMER MENU

for Program 1

mu m

•PROGRAU[]

MONTH:

DAY

START

STOP

CHANNEL:

SPEED :

REPEAT:

(1-8) toselectprogram

_, ENTERtoadjust program

TIMERMENU

for Program8

Timer-controLLedrecordingLetsyou record shows

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

The showmay be recorded once or on muLtipLedays.You

can scheduleupto eight different eventsinto the PROGRAM

TIMERfor recording,as Longas no events overbp in the

sametime period.

TurnTVand VCRon.

PlaceVCRin VCRmode by pressingthe TV/VCR

button on the remote _'epeatedLyuntil the VCR

indicator light appearsin the VCRfront paneL.

Select channel 3 or 4at the _/.

Insert a VHScassettetape into the VCR.

VCROperation with Timer Off or On

VCR TIMER

POWER STATUS VCROPERATZON

On Off DisabLesTimer-controLLed

recordingif an event is scheduled

in the Timer.ALLother VCR

operationscan he usedas

desired.

Off On (or set) EnabLesTimer-controlLed

recordingif an event is scheduled

in the Timer.Youcannotoperate

the VCRmanually while it is in

TimerSet mode.If you have

scheduledthe Timer,you'Llbe

recordingat a tater time.

Program eventsto be recordedwith the Timer

by foLLowingthe procedurein the TIMERMENU

section.If you have a cable box, select channel

3 or 4(ar the VCR)as the channelto be

recorded. Keepyour cable box on when using

the Timerto record.

EnabLethe Timer by pressingPOWERto turn off

the VCR.The TIMERindicator tight appearsin

the VCRfront pane[to indicate the VCRis in the

TIMERrecordingmode.

PAGE ?8 I TROUBLESHOOT]NG

Somequickand easytips to fixing problemsyourself.

Before Catting for Service

PLeasereferto this chart before caLUngfor service. First, turn on the IV and VCR.SeLectappropriateinput for the IV to

receivethe video signalfrom the VCR.YouwiU probablyuse the AntennaIn connectionto the TV. SeLectchannel3 or 4 at

the TV. Placethe VCRin the VCRmode by pressingthe TV/VCRbutton on the remote repeatedlyunU[ VCRindicator Light

appearsin the VCRfront paneL.If you have a cable box, turn it on and select channel3 or 4at the VCR.

ObservedCondition

No powerto the VCR.

Remotedoes not function.

No picture appearson IV screenfrom

anyVCRfunction.

VCRfeatures do not function. VCRdoes

not respondto remote functions or VCR

keys.

Operating Problems

PossibLeCause

Powercordis not connected.

Batteriesare weak.

Youare too far away from the VCR.

Remotemay be at an awkwardangle.

Sourcefor IV is not selectedproperty.

TV/VCRmode for VCRis set to TV.

VCRis Lockedup.

ProbabLeSoLution

Connect powercord.

RepLacewith new batteries.

Movecloserto the VCR.

Avoidholdingthe remote at sharp

angle.

Set INPUTsourceon IV to Audio/Video

In, or tune TVto Channel3 or 4, as

appropriate.

Pressthe TV/VCRbutton on remote

repeatedly to choose VCRmode. VCR

indicator tightappearsin VCRfront paneL.

DisconnectVCRpowercord for three (3)

minutes.Resetclock and other features

as necessary.

PLayingTapes (PLayback) Problems

ObservedCondition

Tape wiff not rewindor fast forward.

Mechanical soundis audible during

playback.

Tape playbackdoesnot appear on IV

screen.

Video_noise" (horizontal streaks)

appear during normaltape playing.

VCRStatus Displayflickerswhen using

STILLvideo duringtape playback.

Possible Cause

Tape is fuLLyrewound or is at its end.

Note: This is normal operaUng sound

from internal mechanisms.

Source for IV is not selected property.

ProbabLeSoLution

No action necessary.

Set Input sourceon IV to Audio/Video

In, or tune IV to Channel 3 or 4, as

appropriate.

IV/VCR modefor VCRis set to TV.

Tapeis a rental o_was recordedon

another VCR.

Tapeheadsare dirty.

Tapetracking needsto be adjusted

white in stow-motion playback,

Pressthe IV/VCR button repeatedlyto

chooseVCRmode.VCRindicatorLight

appearsin VCRfront panel.

UseTRK(v/A) for manua[tracking

adjustmentwhiletapeis playing.

C_an video heads.

FromSTILLvideo mode, enable

sLow-motionplayback.UseTRK(v/A)

to adjust trackingfor best picture.

Returnto PLAYmode, then press

PAUSEfor STILLvideo.

TROUBLESHOOTING IPAGE 29

Somequickand easytips to fixing problemsyourself.

ObservedCondition

Somechannelsare skippedoverwhen

usingCH (V/A).

Pictureand soundare weak or missing.

Channel.Tuning Probl.ems

Possible Cause

Thosechannels were deleted with the

CH.ADD/DELoption.

Antennaor cablesare loose.

WrongSOURCEoption is being used.

Probable Sol.ution

Use CH.ADD/DELto restore channels.

SeeSETUPMenuon page 18 for details.

Tightenconnectionsor replacecable.

Try all SOURCEopUons.See SETUP

menu on page 18 for details.

Recording Problems

ObservedCondition

Camcorderimageis not shown.

Camcorderimagevia A/V input to VCR

is not shownon TVscreen.

Timerrecordingis not possible.

Possible Cause

Camcorderis off.

VCRSOURCEis not set to AUX.

Clockin VCRis not set to correct time.

VCRis on which disablesUmer.

Timerhasbeen programmed

incorrecUy.

TIMERindicator tight does not appear

after programmingUmer.

TIMERindicator Ughtappearsafter VCR VCRis in Timer Recordingmode.

is turned off.

Stereo Audio Record

ObservedCondition Possible Cause

Stereois not present. TV is not Stereo-compatibLe.

Program is not in stereoformat.

VCRA/V Outjacks are not connected

to TVA/V In jacks.

Probabla Sol.ution

Turncamcorder on and operate

properly.

Use CH (V/A) to select AUXA/V

input channeL.

Set clockto correcttime. SeeCLOCK

menu on page 16.

TurnVCRoff to enable timer. TIMER

indicatorlight appearsin the VCRfront

)aneL

ReprogramTimer.See TIMERmenuon

page 17.

ReprogramTimer and turn VCRoff to

enabletimer.

Thisis the normalindication that the

VCRis in TIMERmode.

VCRAudio/Video Out is not selected

for viewing at the TV.

VCRAUDIO RECORDmodeis set to SAP

or MONAURAL.

and/or Playback ProbLems

Probable Solution

No action is possible.

Make A/V connections.Stereois

avaffabLeonly via A/V output from

VCR.

SeLectAUXor A/V sourceas TV input.

Set VCRAUDIO RECORDmode to

Stereo.See AUDIOMenu on page 19.

PAGE 30 ITROUBLESHOOTING

Somequick and easyLipsto fixing problemsyourself.

MoistureCondensation

Moisture condensation can occur:

•When the video recorder is moved from a cold place to a

warm place.

•Under extremely humid conditions.

In Locationswhere moisturecondensationmayoccur:

•Keepthe powercord pluggedinto an ACoutlet and

POWEROn. This wilLheLppreventcondensation.

•Whencondensationhasoccurred,wait a few hoursfor the

VCRto dry beforeusing it.

Magnetic field from Other Equipment

Keepthe VCRandvideotapesaway fromstrong magneticfields, such asthose producedby a vacuumcleaner,refrigerator,or

air conditioner.

Video Head CLeaning

YourVCRautomaticallycleansthe headsasit is used.However,aftertong periodsof use,yourvideoheadsmaybecome

cLoggedwith accumulateddirt,causingdistortion.Whenthisoccurs,usea do-it-yourseLfwet-typeheadcleaningcassette

availablefrom yourZenithdealer.

Caution:

Do not use a dry-type head-cleaning system. It may seriouslydamage the VCR and cassettes used in the VCR. Snow, streaking

in picture, and horizontal pulling indicate the need for professional video head cleaning. See your Zenith approved service

center for cleaning.

Cabinet Cleaning

Cleanthe outsidesurfacesof the VCRwith a soft lint-free clothasrequired.Usecarenotto scratchthe VCRduringcleaning.

SPECIFICATIONSI PAGE 31

GENERAL

HeadSystem

PowerSource

PowerConsumption

Dimensions

OperatingTemperature

OperatingHum|d_y

Timer

Weight

TapeSpeed

(WxHxD)

Tapewidth

Maximum RecordingTime

RewindTime

TUNER

Antenna

VHFOutput Signal

ChannelCoverage

VIDEO

Video S_JnalSystem

Input

Output

Signal to Noise Ratio

AUDIO

FMaudio(VRB420only)

FrequencyRange

DynamicRange

ChannelSeparation

Conventionalaudio

Input

Output

S/N Ratio

FrequencyRange

Supp|iedAccessory

(sP)

(LP)

(EP)

(SP)

(EP)

Twohead(VRB210),Fourhead(VRB410,VRB420)

AC120V,6OHz

Approx.17 Watts(VRB420),15 Watts(VRB410,VRB210)

360 x 94 x 270ram(14.2" x 3.7" x 10.6_)

soc~35oc (41 or_5 °F)

Lessthan80% RH

12-hourdisplaytype _th AM, PM

Approx.3.4 kg (7.5 tbs)

33.35 mm/sec

16.67 mm/sec

11.12 mm/sec

12.7 mm

2HOURS(T-120)

6HOURS(T-_2O)

8 HOURS(T-160)

Lessthan 210 seconds(T-120)

(UHF) 75 ohms

(VHF) 75 ohms

Channe| 3 or 4

(VHF) 2-13

(UHF) 14-69

(CAW) 1-125 (4A,A-W,W+1~W+84, A-5~A-1)

(liNE)

(lINE)

EIA Standard (525 Unes, 60 fields)

NTSCtype color signal

1.0 Vp-p 75 ohms unbalanced

More than 43 dB (SP mode)

2OHzto 2OkHz

Morethan 83 dB

Morethan 55 dB

-6.0 dBm more than 47 kohms

-6.0 dBm tessthan 1.5 kohms

More than 43 dB (SP mode)

200 Hz to 1OkHz(SP mode)

Hook-upCable(VCRto W) (1)

Batteries(2)

RemoteControl(1)

* Designsandspecificationsare subjectto changewithoutnotice.

* Weightanddimensionsshownare approximate.

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NOTES I PAGE 33

PAGE 34 INOTES

NOTEStPAGE 35

V]OEOCASSETTERECORDERO_PLAYER

WeLcomeinto theZenithfamily!Webe_ that youwill bepleasedw_h_r newZenithEntevrtainrnentMachine._easeread

thiswamntycarefoL_,it isa "LIMITEDWARRANIY"asdefinedunderFederalLaw.Thiswarranty_youspecificlegalrights,

andyoumayaLsohaw otherdghtsthat vaq/fromstatetostatewithinthe U.S.A.

ZENITH'S RESPONSIBILITY

Dufin9a periodof 90 daysfloraeffectivewarrantydate,ZenithwiLLprovideservicelaborbya Zenithauthorizedsendcecenter

whenneededas_ined byZenith,asa resultof manufactodngdefects.

Newormmanufacturedreplacementsfor fastory_fectiveper(swill besupplLndby aZenithauthorizedse_'k:ecenterfor one

)ear fromeff_ warrantydate. Suchreplacementpartsarewarrantedfor theremainingportionof theo_ginatwarranty

period.

Not Co_ Thiswarrantycoversmanufacturingdefectsanddoesnotcoverinsta_tion,adjustmentof customercont_isin thehome,

instaLlatfonorrepairof homeantennasystems,cameconvertersorcablecompany-supptledequipment;it aLsodoesnotcover

damagedueto mLsuse,abut negLigence_actsof Godorothercausesbeyondthe controlof Zenith.Anyalterationof the

productaftermanufacturevoidsthiswarrantyin its entirety.

OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY

Eff_ Wammty O_to Warnmtybegins on the date of originaLconsumerpurdlaSe.For)(our coiiveirience_keep the deatei_$dated bLL[of sateor a

da{'wlmyticket as evidenceof the pint.basedat_

01_q; GQdde Readyour OperatingG_ddecarefuLLyso thnt _ will understandthe opembon of your set and how to adjust the customer

controls.

Camj-l. se_ke

1VsetPerformam

;mpo_umt

Thevideoproductmustbetakento a U.S._CanadianZenithauthorizedsendcecenterforwarrantyse_ce andmustbepicked

up bytho owner.

It isthe owner'sresponsibilLtyto maintainthe_/receiver withwhichthevideoproductis used,andtheassociatedantenna

system,in properoperatln9condit_n..

ProductRe(3istmtion--P[ea_efiLLout andmailyourProductRegistrat_Card.It is imperativethat Zenithknowhewto reach

youprompttyif weshoulddiscovera safetyproblemthat couldaffectyou.

WarrantySew_ Forwarrantysemiteir_)rmation,contactanyZenithauthorizedse_ cefiter.Fartsandse(vicelaborthatamZeniths

resyonsibiSty(seeabme)wiLLbe providedwithoutcharge.Otherser_ isat theowner'sexpense.If youhaveanyI_omemin

obtelningsatisfactorywanantysen_ callor writethe ZenithResponseCentenYoumustprovidethemodelnumber,serial

numberanddataof purchaseordateof originalinstallation.Beforeyou askfor warrantyservice,read"MLdntenanceAnd

Troui_eshooUng"inyourope_n9 guide.Youmight avoldase_ice(atL

THISWARRAfflYIS IN LIEUOFANYOTHERWARRANTY,EXPRESSORIIvIPLIED,INCLUDINGWITHOUTLIMITATION,ANY

WARRAfflYOFMERCHANTABILITYORFITNESSFORA PARTICULARPURPOSE,ANDZENITHSHALLNOTBE LIABLEFORANY

CONSEQUENTIAL,INDIRECT,ORINCIDENTALDAMAGESOFANYKIND, INCLUDINGLOSTREVENUESORPROFTI5IN

CONNECTIONWITHTHEPRODUCT.

Zenith Electronics Corporation

Customer Service Department

1000 Milwaukee Avenue

Glenview, Illinois 60025-2493

Telephon_: (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 PartNo. 206-3514

GS#3835RM0031J

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