Zenith IQVB423 Owner’s Manual

machine number I 1QVB423

operating guide / warranty

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The modeland serial numberof your new VCRare Located
on the back of the VCRcabinet. Foryour future convenience,
we suggestthat you record these numbershere:

MODEL NO.

SERIAL NO.

WARNING:

TOREDUCETHERISKOFELECTRICSHOCKDONOTREMOVECOVER(ORBACK).NOUSERSERVICEABLEPARTSINSIDE.REFER
SERVICINGTOQUALIFIEDSERVICEPERSONNEL

The Ughtnlngflash with arrowheadsymbol within an equiLateraLtriangle, is intended to alert the userto the presence
of unlnsuLated"dangerousvoltage" within the product'senclosurethat may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shockto persons.

The exclamationpointwithinan equiLateraLtriangleisintendedto alertthe userto the presenceof important

operatingand maintenance(servicing)instructionsinthe Literatureaccompanyingthe appi.iance.

WARNING:

TO REDUCETHERISKOF FIREOR ELECTRICSHOCK,00 NOTEXPOSETHISAPPLIANCETO RAINOR MOISTURE.

POWER CORD POLARIZATION: I

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NOTE TO CABLE/TV INSTALLER:

This reminderis provided to caLLthe cabLeTVsystem instaLLers attention to ArticLe820-40 of the National ELectricCode
(U.S.A.). The code providesguidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifiesthat the cable groundsha{[be

connectedto the grounding systemof the building, as closeto the point of the cable entry as practicaL.

REGULATORYINFORMATION:

Thisequipmenthasbeentestedandfoundto complywith theEmitsfor a QassBdigitaldevice,pursuantto Part15
ofthe FCCRuLes.TheseLimitsaredesignedto providereasonableprotectionagainstharmfulinterferencewhenthe

equipmentis operatedin a residentialinste[lation.Thisequipmentgenerates,usesandcanradiateradiofrequency

energyand,if not instaLLedandusedirr accordancewith the instruction manual maycauseharmfulinterferenceto

radiocommunications.However,thereis noguaranteethat interferencewi|[ notoccurin a particuLariuata|Iation.If this
equipmentdoescauseharmfulinterferenceto radio.orte|evisionreception,whichcanbedeterminedbyturning

the equipmentoff andon,the useris encouragedtotry tocorrectthe interferencebyoneor moreof thefollowing

measures: • Reorientor relocatethe receivingantenna.

• Increasetheseparationbetweenthe equipmentandreceiver.

• Connectthe equipmentintoan outletona circuitdifferentfrom that to whichthe receiveris

connected.

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SAFETY TIPS I PAGE 3

These simple precauUonswiLLheLpensure that you get many years of safe enjoyment from your new product.

1. Read Instructions 11. Power Sources

Read all of the safety and operaUng instructions before
operating the product.

2. Retain Instructions
KeepaLLsafety and operaUng instructions for future

reference.

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, consultyour

product deaLeror Localpower company. For products

intended to operate from battery power or other

sources,refer to manuaL.

3. Heed Warnings
Follow warnings on the product and in the operating

guide.

4. Follow Instructions
Follow all operating and use instructions.

5.

CLeaning

Unplugthis productfrom the walloutlet before
cleaning.Do not useLiquidcleanersoraerosolcleaners.

Usea dampclothfor cleaning.

6. Attachments
Donot useattachmentsnotrecommendedby product
manufacturerasthey maycausehazards.

7. 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. Accessodes

Do not place product on an unstable cart, stand,

tripod, bracket, or table. Product may faLL causing

seriousinjury to a child or adult, and serious damage
to the product. Useonly with a cart, stand, tripod,

bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer or
sold with the product. Any mounting of product should

foLLowmanufacturer's instructions and should use a,
mounting accessory recommendedby manufacturer.

g. Transporting Product

Hove product and cart combinations

with care. Quick stops, excessive

force, and uneven surfaces may cause
product and cart combination to

overturn.

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12.

Line-Cord PoiadzaUon
Product is equipped with a polarized aLternating-
current 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 eLectricianto replaceyour

obsolete outlet. Do not defeat safety purpose of
poLarizedplug.

13.

Power-Cord Protection
Route power-supply cords so

they are not LikeLyto be

waLkedon or pinched by items
placed upon or against them,
paying particular attention to
cordsat plugs, convenience
receptacLes,and the point
where they exit from product.

14.

Outdoor Antenna Grounding

If an outside antenna or cable systemis connected to
this product, be sure antenna or cable system is

grounded so as to provide some protection against

voltage surgesand built-up static charges.Article 810
of the National ELectricalCode (USA), ANSI/NFPA 70
providesLnformation 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

10. VenU[ation

SLotsand openings in cabinet must not be blocked or
covered. They are provided for ventilation, to ensure

reLiabLeoperation, 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 bookcaseor rack

unLessproper ventilation is provided or manufacturer's
instructions have been adhered to.

NECSection 811/-20

ntenr_a Oi_ha_e Unit

G_undin a Conducto_

Ground

_ Power _ndce Grounding

NECSection Blo-21

tamps

ELectrode System
NECArt 2N1, Part H

NEC: National ELectrical.Code
Antenna grounding per NECCode, ANSI/NFPA 70

P,oE, l SAFETY TIPS

These simple precautions will help ensurethat you get many years of safe enjoyment from your new product.

15. Lightning
For added protection for

this product during a

Lightningstorm, 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

Lightor power circuits, or where it can fall into such
powertines or circuits. When installing an outside

antenna system, take extreme care to keepfrom
touching such power tines or circuits, as contact with

them mightbe fatal.

17. Overtoadlng
Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or

integral convenience receptacles, asthis 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 Liquidof any kind on

product.

19. Serv_dng
Do not attempt to service this product yourself, a_

opening or removing coversmay expose you to
dangerousvoltage 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.

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 hasbeen 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 productto normaloperation.

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.

24. Safety Check

Upon completion of any service or repairs to this
product, ask service technician to perform safety
checksto determine that product is in proper operating

condition.

INSTALLATION I PAGE 5

CONTENTS

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

INSTALLATION .......................... 6-16

VCRFeatures Chart ........................ 6

Connections for Your VCR .................. 7-8

Before you operate your VCR............... 9-12

Setup for VCRPLus+® recording............. 13-15

CONTROLSAND DISPLAYS.................. 16-18

Front PaneLDiagram ...................... 16

MessageCenter Front Panel DispLay............ 17

VCRStatus DispLays...................... 18

OPERATEON........................... 1g-34

The Buttons on Your Remote ................ lg

Programmingyour remote .................. 20

PLaybackShuttLe operation .................. 21

CLockMenu ............................ 22

Timer Menu............................ 23

Setup Menu ........................... 24

Audio Menu ........................... 25

INDEX

Audio Menu .............................. 25

Auto ChannelSearch...................... 11,24

Connections........................... 7-8,26

ChannelAdd/Det ........................ 1_2,24

CLockSet ............................. 11,22

FeaturesChart ............................. 6

FrontPaneLDiagram ........................ 16

InstantRecording........................ 30-32

Language Menu ............................ 24

Main Menus ............................... g

Message CenterFrontPanel.DispLay............... 17

PlaybackShuttLeoperation.................... 21

PiayingTapes........................... 28-29

Remote Control............................ Ig

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

Setupfor VCR PLus+® recording ............... 13-15

Setup Menu .............................. g4

SpeakEZ Function .......................... 10

Watching _/Thmugh the VCR................ 26

Camcorder Connected to VCR ................ 27

PLayingTapes ........................ 28-29

Instant Recording ..................... 30-32

RecordingWhiLeYou're Away ................ 33"

VCRPLus+®recording ..................... 34

TROUBLESHOOTING...................... 35-37

SPECIFICATIONS........................... 38

TimerMenu .............................. 23

Timer-ControLLedRecording.................... 33

TroubLeshooting......................... 35-37

VCR PLus+® recording........................ 34

VCR StatusDisp[ays......................... 18

WatchingTV throughthe VCR .................. 26

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 HeadCLeaner

MTSHi-FiStereo AudioSystem
Front and RearStereo Audlo/Video(A/V) 3acks

RemoteControl MBR423Z
Auto/Manual.Band SeLect

Auto/ManuaLChannelSearch
181 Channel.CapabiLity(CAIV& TV)

RecordSpeedsSP/EP

PlaybackSpeedsSP/LP/EP

Auto PlaybackSystem
Auto/ManuaLDigital Tracking
Instant Recording

Timer-ControLLedRecording

Auto PlaybackTapeSpeedAdjust

Forward/ReverseStow-Motlon Video (4-head VCR);VariabLe1/10 to 1/32
CLearPause/StiLLVideo

ReaL-TimeTapeCounter
HighSpeed Rewind(Lessthan 70 seconds with T-120 tape)

SpeedSearch

CM Skip
EngLish/Spanlsh/FrenchMenus

l-Year,B-EventTimer

MessageCenterFrontPanelDispLay
AutoCLockSetSystem

Hook-upCabLe(VCRtoTV)
EnergySaving

VCR designand specificationsaresubjectto change without priornotice.

Requiredconnectionsfor yourVCR,
Connections Without a CabLeBox

BackPanel of Stereo VCR

This cable is provided

with your VCR.

Flat Wire
(300 ohm)

.....

300/75 ohm

OR (N°tPPr°

Ada tot

OR

INSTALLATION I PAGE 7

Antenna

CabLeTV
Wall Jack Back Panel of Typical TV

,_ Turnoff poweror unpLugVCR

ConnectionsWtth a CabLeBox

BackPanel of StereoVCR "_

Back Pane[ of ' CableW

/ Typical CabLeBox WaLt3ack

CABLE ,._.._ _ L llll

_k Turn off power or unpLug VCRbefore making any connections.

beforemaking anyconnections.

BackPane[of Typical TV

VHFIUHF/CATV

This cabte is provided

with your VCR.

PAGE 8 I INSTALLATION

Optional connections for your VCR.

Audio/Video (A/V) Connections to TV

Use A/V connections for a better picture.

BackPane[ of Stereo VCR

Back Panel of Typlcat _/

VHF/U HF/CATV

OUT

A/V cable is not provided with VCR.

AccessoryAudio/Video (A/V) Connections to VCR

BackPanet of Stereo VCR

VHF/UHF/CATV

VH_/UHFICAT_'_ANTIN 1

or unplugVCR

Tum off power
beforemaking

anyconnections.

Accessory

_ omponent:

AnotherVCR,

Camcorder,
Video Camera,
Sateltite Receiver,

Jack pane[ of Accessory LaserDisc player

A/V cable is not provided with VCR.

,_Turnoffpower

or unplug VCR
before making
any connect'ions.

Things you must do before you can operate your VCR.

r

CLOCKMENU

AUTOCLOCKSET(ON):[]
MANUALCLOCKSET :Ill

press numberkeys

QUIT= exit

PROGRAM []
MONTH :
DAY

START ::
STOP :

CHANNEL :
SPEED :

REPEAT :
(1-8) to sek_t program

ENTER to adjust program

CLOCK TIMER SETUP

PressNUMBER(1, 2, 3, 4)button

Sp_EZ

1TMER
SETUP

CLOCK I
AUDIO

SETUPMENU

CH. ADD/DEL:
SOURCE:
ON.SCREENDISPLAy:

AUTOPROGRAM:

LAHGUAGESELECT:

Press number keys

QUIT = exit

INSTALLATION I PAGE g

AUDIOMENU

_kEZ:ON ilON _OFF

I_AYBACK: HI-R
RECORD:STEREO

press number keys

• _ then ENTER QUIT = exit

AUD]O

Pressnumber keys

MAIN MENU

How to Access Menus
Menu operaUon is easy--just fottow 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 NUMBERto choose desired option to be changed,

4. PressQUIT/CC to exit menu, or wait a few minutes and
the VCRreturnsto normat operation.

Note:
Perform menu operations with the VCR andTV on, and tune

the TVto 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

QUIT =exR

Point remote toward VCR

PAGE 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
the VCR by pressing the POWERon the remote

or on the VCR'sfront panel. White plugged into
an ACoutlet, the VCRconsumes3W of electrical

power in OFFcondition.

] Do not plug the VCRinto u switched power

outlet. Otherwise, when the power is

switched o_, the VCRturns off.. You may

then have to reset the ttme and date, and
reprogram operational features.

SWITCH

WALL @

OUTLET

POWER r_

PICALZEN THVC.__________L

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Set your VCR'sClock and Tuner automatlcatty
After you connect an arrtenna (or cablecompany),

and you plug your VCRinto a 120 Vac, 60 Hz

poweroutlet, the VCRwill set the clock and
place channels into memory automatically. The

"SEARCH"message will blink for 2-5 minutes in

the VCR'sfront panel display during auto setting.

] The auto clock set works only in areas

where Data Service(DS) signals are

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

usesto 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 providesthe best picture
for your system, try the switch in CH3 position

and tune your TV to channel 3; then try the CH4

position and tune your TV to channel 4.

For a test display, press the TV/VCR button on
remote repeatedly until the VCR indicator light
appearsin the VCR'sfront panel display. Press

MENUon the remote to see the main menu.

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 ontyfunctions with

ENGLISH.

[] OR[]

Press 4.

SpeekEZ

TIMER
SETUP

CLOCK I
AUDIO

Press numberkeys

MAIN MENU

QUIT= exit

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AUDIOMENU

SpeakEZ:ONNON I_IOFF
PLAYBACK:HI-FI

RECORD:STEREO

Pressnumberkeys

thenENTER QUIT=exit

Press NUMBER (t or 2) to

choose ON or OFF

INSTALLATION I PAGE 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

(page 24) for details.

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 Setfeoture. See

CLOCKMenu on poge22 _or details.

_]The Timer feature wilt not function unless

the CLockhas been set.

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
TVif 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,

Press 5.

SETUP MENU

CH.ADDfDEL:
SOURCE:

AUTOPROGRAM:

ON-SCREENDISPLAY:
LANGUAGESELECT:

Pressnumberkeys

SETUPMENU

QUIT=exit

Press 2.

!

CLOCKMENU

AUTOCLOCKSET(ON): []
MANUALCLOCKSET :H

Pressnumber keys

CLOCKMENU

QUIT= exit

Press 3.

1

SETUPMENU

CH.ADDIDEL:

SOURCE:

AUTOPROGRAM:

ON%._CREENDISPLAY:
LANGUAGESELECT:

Pressnumberkeys

QUiT=exit

SETUPMENU

SETUPMENU

LANGUAGESELECT:ENGLISI

_ENGUSH _ESPANOL

FRAN_tAIS

Pressnumberkeys

ti,_n EN_R QU_ =exit _

Press NUHBER (1, 2, or 3)

to select the desired

language

CLOCKMENU

MONTH [] JANUARY
DAY 1 FRI
YEAR 1999
TiME : 12:00AM

Pressnumberkeys
thenENTER QUIT=exit

Press NUMBER (0-9) then

ENTERto set date and time

SETUPMENU

SOURCE:TUNER(TV}

HAWUX,BAUX2

Pressnumberkeys
thenENTER QUIT¢ exit

Press NUMBER (1, 2, 3 or 4)

to select the desired source

CAW

Use Auto Program to Find Channets
(Required) Use AUTOPROGRAMto 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.

Press 1.

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SETUPMENU

CH.ADD/GEL:
SOURCE:

AUTOPROGRAM:

ON-SCREENDISPLAY:

LANGUAGESELECT:

Pressnumberkeys

QUIT=exit

SETUPMENU

Ji

SETUPMENU

AUTOPROGRAM:SEARCHIN(

QUIT=exit