Zenith IQVB423 Owner’s Manual

machine number I 1QVB423

operating guide / warranty

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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.

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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:

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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

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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.

®

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

B

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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

,, I

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.

I

SETUPMENU

CH.ADD/GEL:
SOURCE:

AUTOPROGRAM:

ON-SCREENDISPLAY:

LANGUAGESELECT:

Pressnumberkeys

QUIT=exit

SETUPMENU

Ji

SETUPMENU

AUTOPROGRAM:SEARCHIN(

QUIT=exit

PAGE 12 I ZNSTALLATTON

Things you may want to do before you operate your VCR.

Use CH. ADD/DEL to Create Favorite

Channets

(Optional) Use CH. ADD/DELto change the List
of active channels found when using AUTO

PROGRAM,soyou can Listyour favorites. See
CH. ADD/DEL on the SETUPMenu (page 24) for
details.

press 2.

SETUPMENU

CH. ADD/DEL:
SOURCE:

AUTO PROGRAM:

ON-SCREENDISPLAY:
LANGUAGESELECT:

Press number keys

SETUPMENU

QUiT = exit

SETUP MENU

CH.ADD/DEL:OH.[] ADD

Pressnumberkeys
thenENTER QUIT=exit

Press NUMBER (0-9)

then ENTER

B

Select Other Menu OpUons

Showor hide the VCR status on your screen by
usingthe ON-SCREENDISPLAYoption on the
SETUPmenu, We recommend keeping this opUon

ON. See the SETUPmenu for details.

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.

Press 4.

I

SETUPMENU

CH.ADD/DEL:
SOURCE:

AUTOPROGRAM:

ON-SCREENDISPLAY:
LANGUAGESELECT:

Pressnumberkeys

SETUPMENU

Pressnumber keys

QUIT=exit

Press 4.

SpeakEZ

TIMER :
SETUP :

CLOCK : I

AUDIO :

QUIT : exit

MAIN MENU

SETUPMENU

ON-SCREENDISPLAY:ON

Pressnumberkeys
thenENTER QUIT= exit

PressNUMBER(1 or 2) to

chooseONor OFF

D

AUDIOMENU
SpeakEZ:ON
PLAYBACK:HkFI _NORMAI

RECORD:STEREO

Pm_ numberkeys

• thenENTER QUIT: exit •
Press NUMBER (1 or 2) to

choose HI-FI or NORMAL

gON BOFF

HI'FI

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 RECORDMODEoption on the AUDIO

Menu for details.

Press 4.

SpeakEZ

TIMER
SETUP

CLOCK I
AUDIO

Pressnumberkeys

MAIN MENU

QUIT=exit

r

AUDIO MENU

SpeakEZ:ON

PLAYBACK:HI-FI

RECORD:STEREO_STEREOsApMONO
Prestonumberkeys

• thenENTER QUIT= exit •

Press NUMBER (!, 2 or 3)

to choose STEREO,MONO,

or SAP

INSTALLATION I PAGE 13

Before you can record programs with VCRPLus+®, you must teU this VCRthe PLusCodeTM channeLsfor your area.

Introduction

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. Checkthe TV

schedule in your Local newspaper for the published
PtusCode"channels.

Channel 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.

PRELIHENARYSTEPS

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. PressVCR+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

Channelfound Published

viaAutoChannel

(TVCh/CableCh)

Networkor PlusCodeTM

StationID Channel

(VCR+Ch)

2 CBS
5 NBC

7 ABC
9 WB

11 PBS

20 PBS
23 WFBT

WSNS
50 WPWR
60 HSN

66 WGBO

Completed Worksheet for Channel Mapping

Channelfound Pul_isedd

viaAutoChannelNutwed¢or PlusCodeTM

03/Ch/CabteCh) StationI0 Channel

(VCR+Ch)

• 2 CBS 2

5 NBC 5
7 ABC 6
9 WB 8

I1 PBS 11& 19

20 • PBS 20

23 WFBT -- €.J

26

WSNS 4

50 WPWR 42

60 HSN - -
66 WGBO 46

Published List of PlusCodo"

Channels

PlusCodes
Ch,2:WBBM (CBS)

Ch.5:WMAQ (NBC) 2
Ch.7:WLS (ABC)

Ch,9:WGN 0NB) 6
Ch.11:W]TW (PBS) 11 &tg

Ch.20:WYCC (PBS) 20
Ch.26:WCIU (Ind.) 26
Ch.32:WFLD (Fox) 32
Oh.38:WCFC (ind.)

Ch.44:WSNS (Tel,) 43
Ch.50:WPWR (UPN) 42

Ch.66:WGBO (UnL) 46

VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar
Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+system ismanufactured under

license from GemstarDevelopment Corporation.

PAGE 14 I INSTALLATION

Beforeyou canrecordprogramswith VCRP{us+®, youmustte{|this VCRthe PtusCodeTM channelsfor your area.
0n-Screen Instructions for TV Tuning Band

START

PressVCR+

on remote

_R_ TVCh _ VCR_C_

c...ps._,_'_'_:_ -- QUIT

_ numb_ k_Gu_ = ezI _11

2-Setup_

On-Screen Instructions for CATVor DBSTuning Band

START

PressVCR+
on remote

2-Setup_

aoz _ OBS_

_up *_mlX_l

t

Press 0000 to show

DoubLeMap Screen

t "°"'_- J

Channel mapping a

second PlusCodeTM

Channel for

_/channel 3.

1

OH n_l_ ©onr,l¢l_:

Io VCR 'k*r_ IN'?

1-Yes _

I ENTER

, QUIT

: iii

-'/

l

I 1....

Press 0000 to show
Double Nap Screen

{m:/

Channel mapping a

second P[usCodeTM

Channel for Cable

channel 3.

N

INSTALLATION I PAGE 15

Beforeyou canrecordprogramswith VCRPLus+®,you musttell this VCRthe PLusCodeTM channelsfor your area.

Channel Mapping Worksheets

Channel found Network or Published

via Auto Channel Station ID PlusCodeTM

(TV Ch/Cable Ch) Channel (VCR+ Ch)

Channel found Network or

via Auto Channel Station ]D

('IV Ch/Cable Ch)

Published

PLusCodeTM

Channel (VCR+ Ch)

NOTE:Two PtusCodeTM 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

secondnumber next to the first one.

PAGE16 I CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS

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

Front Pane| Controts
These controls perform basic VCRoperations. The Remote performs basic as wett as advanced VCR operations.

POWEROn/Off Stop/Eject Channei Up/Down Cassette PLAY

Button Selector Selector Compartment

/

• _°°,,_l,°,.,II

7 /

Audio/Video (A/V) Messagecenter REC/ITR

AuxiLiaryIn 3acks Front PaneLDispLay (Instant Timer

(AUX2) Record) Selector

SHUTTLERing

PAUSE Recording

Speed SeLector

CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS I PAGE 17

Informationappearsin the FrontPanelDispLaydependingon the VER functionbeing used.

Counter memory indicator

VCRindicator
Timerindicator

Record indicator
Tape speed indicator
Cassette indictor

Lights whi[ea cassette is
inserted, flashes va_ng its speed
according to the tape operaUon,
and flasheswhi[eejecting a

cassette

Left audio [eve[indicator

Remaining tape length
indicator

Audio

program) indicator

indicator

Lightswhenplayingbackthe Hi-Fi

sound.

[eve[indlcator

Front Pane[ DispLayshowswhich VCR function you are
using. Forexample, when you pressSP/EP, SP or EP appears
to indicate the tape speed. Asyou change channeLs,the
channeLnumbers appear. The current time shows even while

the VCRis off.

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.

PLayback Messages

A.TRK -- 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.
FF (Fast Forward) -- Tape is advancing rapidLy.
CUE-- Tape is advancing rapidly in playback mode for visu-

aLsearch.
PLAY-- Tape is playing at normal playback speed.

PLAYX2 -- Tapeis advancing at twice (X2) normal playback
speed.

REV -- Tape is reversing rapidLy in playback mo_Jefor visuaL
search.

REW (Rewind) -- Tape is rewinding rapidly.
SLOW -- Tapeis 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.
REV. X3 -- Tape is reversing at three (X3) times normal

playback speed.
R. SLOW-- Tapeis playing at sLow-motion reversespeed.

Record Message
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.

Tuner Messages
AUX_(Aux_Hary_)--AuxlUarychanneLis se_ctedfor

_ewing equlpmentconnected to Audio/Video jacks on front
or rear of the VCR.

CH_--VCR tuned to Channel.
HELLO--VER is turned on.

PAGE 18 I CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS

On-Screen displays teLLyou the status of the tape inserted and VCRfunctions.

Current mode of operation
(STOP,PAUSE,RECORD,PLAY,etc.)

and audio format of tape, where
Piay_HI-I_ or NORMAL(Nodisplay)

Tape Speed

EP-Extended PLay
LP-Long Play
SP-Standard Play

Current date, day, and Lime__

PLAY HI-FI VCR CH 11

-SP ST/SAP-

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

TypicalVCRStatusDispLayon TV

CurrentCH(ChanneL)selectedby
usingtunerin VCR

-- Audio format of signal received by

VCRtuner:
STEREO,MONOor ST/SAP

-- ReaL-tlmetapecounter
M - CounterMemoryis active

- = Tapeis rewoundpastindex

mark.

1:35:45- Lengthof tape (in time)

1- 1 hour

35 = 35 minutes
45 - 45 seconds

M-1:35:45

TapeCounter Posffion

VCR Status Display
The VCRStatus DispLayappears on the TV when a VCR

function starts, Ukewhen you change a channet or setect a.

different VCR mode. For examp|e, pressingSTOPwhila the

VCRis in PLAYmode shows STOPin the display. PressENTER

on the remote at any Lime (except SpeciaLEffects Playback
mode; SLOW,STZLLetc.) to see the Status Display,

Note:
If the VCR Status Display does not appear on the _/screen,

check the ON-SCREEN01SPLAYoption on the SETUPmenu.
SeLectONto see the display. See "Setup Menu" section for

details.

REM 1:35

TapeTime Remaining

VCR Status DisptayOptions

When the Status Display appears, pressENTERrepeatedty to
seeabbreviated disptays, as follows:

1. Press ENTERto see SLaLusDisplay.

2. Press ENTERa secondtime to showonly the tape

counter position.

3. PressENTERa third Lime to show onty the tape time

remaining.

4. Press ENTERrepeatedly until aLLdisplays are removed.

A quickListof aLLthe buttonson yourremotecontrolandwhatthey do.

Remote Control Operation

I I

SelectVCRNode, SelectCBL(DBS)Mode,

aimat VCR aimat cableboxorDBS

SelectTVMode,

aimat TV

CBL

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 with TV and/or cabLe box (DBS)

for operation.

OPERATION ] PAGE 19

Instal, Ling Batteries

Be sure to instaLI.the batteries provided
with this remote, Match positive (+)
and negative (-) with markings shown

in battery compartment.

After installing batteries, the remote

resets to the foLLowingbrand codes:

IV - 100, CABLE- 300

Note,"All VCRoperationsond menu
options con be occessedby using the

remote control.

AO3 (AD3UST) (I/]_) -- Adjusts tape pLaybacktracking
whiLein 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 -- Fastforwards pLcturesearch through 30
seconds of recording.

E,1ECT-- Ejectsthe tape from the VCR.
ENTER-- Programsmenu options and shows VCRdisplay.

F FWD (Fast Forward)--Advances tape rapidLy.
MEMORY -- Returns reaL-time tape counter to zero

(MO:OO:O0).

MENU -- Shows main menu. AccessesZenith IV menus
white in the TV mode.

MUTE -- Pressto turn off TVsound. Pressagain to restore
TV sound,

Numbers -- Chooseschannels and enters programming

information.

PAUSE-- Pausestape temporariLy during playback or
record,

PLAY -- Begins tape pLayback.

POWER -- Turns VCROn and Off. ALsoturns VCRTimer Off
and On, if programmed.

PROGRAM-- Programsremote with brand codesfor 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) -- Rewindstape to the beginning.
SEL(SeLect) (V/A) -- ChoosesZenith TV on-screen menu

options whiLein TV mode.
BP/EP -- Choosestape recording speed.
STOP-- Cancels playback or record modes.
TV/VCR -- Switches sourceof IV picture between IV

channel and VCR channeLselection. VCRfunctions are
availabLe in VCRmode.

VCR/CBL(nBS)/IV -- SeLectsoperational, mode of remote.
VCR+ -- Begins VCRPLus+® setup and accessesVCR PLus+®

recording.
VOL (VoLume) (Y/A) -- 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, usethe odglna[ remote
control for your equipment.

-- Program Button

If you are using Zenith products, the remote comes programmed
for the most common|y used codes. For other brands -- or if

your remote fails to control your Zenith product -- you will

have to programthe 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.

QO_

2. SLideVCR/EBL(DBS)/TV to choose TV or cable box (DBS)
mode of operation.

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 --, CAW --, OBS

TV BrandName Codes rV BrandName Codes Cable O,acoder Codes
ADMIRAL 110 113 144 151 152 PORTlaND 13 Brand Name

"A'KAI"......................... 115 ............................ p'_N" .................. 1"8--144='_5 .......................... HAMLIN 314 330 331

....................................................................................................................I..................................................I..........................................................................................

AMARK 131 3ERROLD 323, 324, 325 326 327 329

.h_ ...................... L_ .......................... i _OIOSH__....................11o 1_t_? ............ K*LEVmON _3+_..................................................

BELL& HOWELL 113 RCA MAEOM 311 312 34Z

CANDLE 158 .................................................

CENTURION 130 5AMSUNG 104 5_ 30 13

_ZEN ... 56_.1.5.7_.158, 159, 150, 151, 162 _ANYO........................................................................ =115 125

CORONADO 131

....................... - _ = SCO_" 15 30

CROWN 131 ...............................................................

.......................s.......... _ = SEARS 1C4 116 123 124 125_ 13

_mo_................_]._]]i............................13o.13_.13_

._LRSO=N..............119_111lt_S_L_.._q.._4_..... so._....................._ ................................................

FL_H_R 15 12B • r _OUNDESIGN 158

FUNA] 153 _54 SYLVANIA 106, 107, 115, 121, 122, 130,

....................................GENERA L ELEL_R C 102 ....................................................1 8 127 128 133 144 15 ................................ ,...........................................133, 158

......................... _ - - _ ......... SYMPHONIC 153 154

HITACHI 9,131,132 .... , ...............................................

3C',_E-N_4_.............102 115 124 130..133= ..........TAYUNG 128

3VC ""'_];_;;;;i]]-109. 141 TEKNIKA 110 113 58 ................

KMC ..........................."131 ........................................T[LERENT ..................._13. 1}1 .............................

_v ............................i_i_ i_i;i_ ............................y.o_......................._3o............................................

_._-q_.o_._.*._I-11,i__ i_1_]i,(]] -_!_.............._o_._n2_ .......................

LODGENET 113 WARDS .102 113 114 115 12_:.I_... 3

....................................*........................................................XRIOO0 155

LOGI_

L_ ....................... _,4 "116"_'23 y_'_ "1-_ 13g ZEN_'H 100, 101

................. , j_ .......................

MAGNAVOX 10_, 106, 107, 109, 114, 115, 121 _abL° Converter COdeS by Brand

.................................122 130 131 133 158 Cable Decoder

MA3ESTIE 113 ..................................... Brand Name Codes

................................+.................................................ALLEGRO 351

_A_6N_[Z..............lO3.1_

"EMOR_ -_ ................AR_NER 3"

............................................... EABLEVIE W 336

MGA ITSUB_HI

......._ ...................103 114 1!_..._.30"......... CITIZEN 336

MONTGOMERY WARO 103, 113, 114, 115, 1_1, 129,

..............................130 131 139 ....... J i CURTIS MATHES 317

N.E.C.. 115, 130 EAGLE 306, 307, 310

PANASONIC 104 122 127 128 133_ 163 GEMINI 302, 327, 3281 333

PHI_FS= .................. 21, 122 GENERAL I_STRUMENT 324_ 326, 327, 328

PIONEER 134 GOBRAND 336

TV Codesby Brand 11/Codesby Brand CableConverterCodes by Brand

REALISTIC

115 118 144, 15 a r ...............................................................

MAGNAVOX 306, 307, 310, 334, 337, 338

9._............................3Ol.32_3_ ..........................

PANASONIC 3,318,.320 .........................

PARAGON _0_....................................

P..HILI.PS......................30630.7...3.0._..._99±3i0.............

mONEER 31831g..................................

P.Lq.Sf_..................._}_....................................

.............................318 ......................................

REGAL _i_.....................................

S_MSU_G.................31B,3_.._ .......................

SLMARX.........................lS,._27.....................................

SF_RU.CER.......................18.370.,._Z........................

s['_-_L°cgMmN[_. _._4.....................................

STARGATE 318, 327, 328

_._w-................ ......

TEXSCAN.................303.............................................

113 ...................................* .........................................

TOCqM.............. 3_5,316...........................

9N!KA......................336.....................................................

qN_ERS_L .3_L__..........................................

V]D TECH..................33g ..................................................

_pEOWAY 3oo347.......................................

ZENITH 3o_..3qs!!1.......................

ZENITH HT-200_ 300

DB5B_nd I_me Codes
RCA 356

_;_;.......................];_.....................................

DBSCodesby Brand

PLaybackShuttle Operation (For Special Video Effects)

OPERATION J PAGE 21

ShuttLe Ring Operation

1. PressPAUSEforplaybackSTLLLmode.

2. Rotate shuttle ring toward FORWARDto advancethe
tape, or toward REVERSEto reversethe 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.

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
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 speedsgiven 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.

KeysUsedfor
SpedaiEffects

PAUSE for StiU
Playback

PLAYfor normal

PLaybackspeed

ShuttleRingfor__/_//_.._

variablespeed

•_ m'_SE mlSm.L(_) reRWARO_

L_yx3-_ \ \ ( / / /--P_yx2

REVSearch_ \ \ \ / / / /_FWDSearch

Y_( _ _ Ringfor variable
_,_ / speedadjustfrom

_j_ Slowto 3et Speed

Shuttle Ring direction chosen

RotateShuttle

Searchin the

PAGE 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)

signalsareprovidedalongwith normalTVsignals.

1. Press MENU to see Main Menu.

2. Press 1 to seeClock Menu.

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

Menu.

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.

CL_KM_U

A_O_KS_ON):_

_NUAL_KS_ ;m

Pressnumber_ys

Manual Clock Set

TheCLOCKMenuallowsyouto 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 otherfeaturesifa power
outagelastsformore than 3 seconds.

QUIT=exit

Ifyou use the Manual option.The AUTO CLOCK SET mode wil[be
turnedto OFF

How to Set Clock

I. PressMENU to see Main Menu.

2. Press2 to see dock options.

3. Press2 to adjustyour options.

4. Firstinsertthe month number (5-MAY,6-,IUNEetc).

5. PressENTER tomove to nextoption.

6. Press QUIT/CCto exit the menu system.

CL_K MENU

MONTH [] JANUARY

DAY I FRI

YEAR lg_19
TIME 12,_0AM

I_ numberkeys

thenENTER QUiT=exit

Typical CLOCKMenu with

date and Ume settings

The TIMER Menu teLls the VCRwhen 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.

OPERATION I PAGE 23

SpeakEZ

TIMER
SETUp

CL Ki|

AUDIO

Pressnumberkey=

QUIT: exit

Month

Press2

PROGRAM[]

MONTH

DAY
START
STOP
CHANNEL:

SPIELED :
REPEAT:

(1-8) toemlectprogram
ENTERto adJU=tprogi_Bm

D

Dayof Recording

StartTimeof Recording

StopTime

Channelof Recordir

SpeedofRecordln_

Frequencyof Recordlnd

PressQUIT/CC 't

•lmer will be on
when VCR Is off

How to Use Timer

1. ChooseTIMERmenuasdescribedin "How to AccessMenus"

onpageg.

2. Whenthe TIMERmenuisdisplayedon screen,pressthe

ENTERbuttonto selectthecorrect month, then pressthe
ENTERbuttonagainto movethe next optionor setting,

3. WhenyouhaveenteredaLLofthe settingsto your

satisfaction,pressCIUIT/CCto exit the menusystem.

Note:
Setthe VERin TIMERmodebypressingPOWERto turnoffthe VCR.

TheTIMERindicatorLightappearsin the front pane[of theVCR.°

_OGHAM[]

MONTH
DAY

START

mmm

When hlghUghted, press NUMBER(1-8) to
choose program Number.

REPEAT OPTIONS
ONCE-- Recordsonce.

WEEKLY-- Recordsonce each week.
DAILY-- Records one Lime each day,

STOP

CHANNEL:
SPEED :

REPEAT:
(1.e) toselectprogram

ENTERto adjustprogram

Monday - Friday.

CHANNELOPTIONS
ToseLectan AUXchanneL,selectthe next

highestor LowestchanneLprogrammedin

the VCRwith the CH(V/&).
SPEEDOPTIONS (SP or EP)

TheSPmodedetermineshowmuchtape is

[eftandswitchesspeedfromSPto EF,if
necessanJ,to compLeterecordingthe

program.TherewiLLbesomepictureand
sounddistortionat the point of the speed

change.

AM/PM OPTIONS
Press1 for AM

Press2 for PM

Youcannotoperatethe VCRmanuallywhileit is

recording.PressingPOWERstopstherecording.

To Erase a Program

1. ChooseTIMERmenuasdescribedin "Howto AccessMenus"
onpageg.

2. PressNUMBER(I-8)to seLectdesiredPROGRAMto 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.

AUTOPROGRAM 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 AUTOPROGRAM.Use numberkeys followed by ENTERto select

the channel to be edited (e.g., to ADD channel 3, press3 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 sourceof the programto 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
accessoryequipment, such as a camcorder,connected to the Audlo/Video (A/V) IN jacks on

the VCRrear panel. Choose AUX2 if you want to seethe 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 VCRmenusand disp|ays on the TV.

CH, ADD/DEL:

SOURCE:

AUTO PROGRAM:

ON-SCREENDISPLAY:

LANGUAGESELECT:

press number keys

QUIT = exit

The AUDIO Menu specifies the audio format to be used when recording or playing a tape.
(Audio menu's PLAYBACKand RECORDoptions are available only with stereo VCRs.)

OPERATION I PAGE 25

The AUDIO Menu indicates the audio

format used when recording or playing
a tape. ChooseAUDIO Menu as

described in "How to Access Menus" on
page g.

Press ENTER(and repeat) to choose
items in the menu (some models).

SpeakEZ Turns SpeakEZON or OFF.

A voice tells you how to usethe features you select in the menus if SpeakEZis ON. (ON is

recommended.)

pLAYBACK Selects HT-FI or NORMALfor tape playback.

HI-FI (High FidelibJ) providesstereo sound, if present on the tape, to the left and fight VCR

AUDIO output jacks on the back of the VCR.

NORMALprovidesmonaura[ 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 soundin monaura{format even if the programis in stereo.

SAPrecords the SecondAudio Program(SAP) track, if present, in addition to the stereo audio
tracks. SAP usuai|y contains audio in another Language.

AUDIO MENU

_eakEZ:ON nON _IOFF

PLAYBACK:HI.FI

RECORD:STEREO

Press number keys

then ENTER QUIT = exit

PAGE 2G I OPERATION

This page shows a typical video system and explains how to select channels.

AE-Chann_

Cable_/

WaLlJack

Direct Cable OT

From Or _ VHF/UHF/CATV OUT OUT

Cabl_ TV IN OUT _ --

System, _ C_bulepBu;x

CabLeBox AUDIO VIDEO

Antenna

)__ Zenith Stereo VCR

to VCR

Selecting Channels when the VCR is OFF

t. TurnTVon.

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.

Selecting Channels at the TV when VCR is ON

1. TurnTVandVCRon.

2. place VCRin TV mode by pressing the W/VCR button on
the remote control repeatedly until the VCRindicator

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.

Zenith]_*

VHF-UHF

>

VCROutput to _/

(Channel 3 or 4 when
VCR is on and T_'/VCR

is in VCR position)

Au_o_id_ Out_t_W

C_E IN

V_DEO AUDIO

IN IN

Selecting Channels at the VCR when VCRis ON

1. TurnTVandVCRon.

2. Place VCRin VCRmode by pressing the TV/VCR button on

the remote control repeatedly untiLthe VCR indicator
appearsin the front panel of the VCR.

3. Select channels3 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.

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.

This page describes how to connect a camcorderto your VCR.

FrontPaneLof StereoVCR

A/V cabals m tp_ided with VCR.

Setect AUX for Viewing an Audio/Video source like a

Camcorder

1. With TVand VCRon, pLaceVCRin VCR mode by pressingthe
TV/VCRbutton on the remote (and repeat) untiLthe VCR

indicator Lightappears in the VCR'sfront panel

OPERATION I PAGE 27

Turn off power or unplug VDRbefore making any connections.

SETUP MENU

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

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'sSOURCEitem.
Press4 for AUX2, then ENTER.(Press QUIT/CC to exit.)

SOURCE:TUNER(TV)

HA xtHAU

Press number keys l

_,then ENTER QUiT = exit

CATV

Press4 to select AUX2

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 programsfrom an antenna or cable.

TV SeLectsprograms for the VCR from a rooftop-type antenna.

CATV SeLects programsfor the VCRfrom CabLeTV.

AUX1 SeLects programsfor the VERfrom the rear R-AUDIO-L--VIDEO IN jacks (where you may have connected your

camcorder).

AUX2 SetectsprogramsfortheVCR from thefrontR-AUDIO-L--VIDEOINjacks(whereyou may have connectedyour

camcorder).

PAGE 28 I OPERATION

Thispage explainsthe basicsof playingtapesinyour VCR.

Automatic Playback (No Safety Tab)

1. Tape playback beginsautomatically, if the safety tab has
been removed from the cassette case, For example, most

rental movies have no safety tab. Simp|y insert the
prerecorded VHScassette into the VCR.Powerwitt turn on
automaticatty and playback wilt begin.

2. Select the channel 3 or 4 at the TV or select the TV'sAUX

(Auxiliary) sourceto see the picture, if you are using the A/V

jacks. Refer to page 7 and 8.

powor

©

VCR's Controls

Manual Playback (Has Safety Tab)

2. Press POWERto turn VCRon.

2. Insert a prerecordedVHS cassette into the VCR.

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 cassetteisejected.

Note:

This VCRrecordsonly in SP and EPspeeds. YourVCRsetsthe

playback speed automatically to the speed used to record the

tape.

(Continuedonnextpage)

Cassette_

Saf_tyTab_ I J

Shownin ',_Jl_J-7/

Place

VHS Cassette Playback/Record Times

Cassette SP LP EP

Length (Standard Play) (Long Play) (Extended Play)

T-30 30 Minutes I Hour 1 Hour,

30 Minutes

T-60 1 Hour 2 Hours 3 Hours

T-120 2 Hours 4 Hours 6 Hours
T-160 2 Hours, 5 Hours, 8 Hours

40 Minutes 20 Minutes

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 recordedon a different VER, streaks (video noise)

may appear. White the tape is playing, press ADJ (,11/11-)to

adjust the tracking manuaLLy.

OPERATION I PAGE 29

ReaL-Time Tape Counter
PressENTERtwice to keep the tape counter on the TV screen.
PressENTERrepeatedly to removealLdisplays. The counter

resetsto 0:00:00 when you insert a cassette or when a tape is

rewoundto its beginning.

Pause/Forward/Reverse Stow-Motion Video
(WhiLein play mode) PressPAUSEfor stiLLvideo. PressPAUSE
again, and FOLLowon-screen instructions for Forwardor Reverse
slow motion. PressF FWDor REWto controLstowspeed duffng
stow motion. PressPLAYto resume normal tape playing.

Note: When the reverse stowmode 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 PLaymode) Press and release REWor F FWD,as

desired. PressPLAyto resume normal tape playing.

CMSkip (Commercial Skip)
(WhiLein playmode)PressingCMSKIPonthe remoteskips

commercialsorotherprogrammateriaL.Pressing1, 2, 3, or4

Umesskips30, 60, 90, or 120seconds,respectively.EMSI_P

skipsa fuLl120 secondsof commercialsin a few seconds,then
resumesnormalplayback.

POWER_

F FWD
(Fast Forward)

. STOP

REW(Rewind)/

/CM SKIP

pLAY (_ <_ (_.,

_AD,1UST

(_p,-)

PAGE 30 IOPERATION

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.

Turn TV and VCRon.

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 sourceat the TV for a better

picture.

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 VHScassette tape into the VCR.

PressSP/EPto select recording speed, if
desired. Recording speed is aLwaysSP, unless

you select EP.

PressREC/ITRuntilrecordingbegins.REC

indicatorLightappearsin the VCR frontpanel

Recordingcontinuesuntilyou reachthe end of

the tape,oruntilyou pressSTOP to stop

recording.

power

Remote's ControLs

power sp/ep rec/itr stop/eject

© © Q

VCR's ControLs

Instant Recording I Instant Timer Recording

unti[ end of tape) (Preset recordingtimes)

PAUSE- STOPorSTOP/E3ECT-
Momentarily pauses Stops and exits recordng
recording. Press PAUSE mode.

again to resumerecording.

STOPor STOP/DECT-
Stops and exits recording

mode.

Recording using preset time periods.

Preset Time Periods for ITR Recording,
Note:

Preset recording time counts down until the recording time

is over,

OPERATION ] PAGE 31

pGwer

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 VCRon.

Place VCRin VCRmode by pressingthe 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 VCRto the TV's A/V input jacks,

select the A/V source at the TV for a better
picture.

SeLectthe channel to be watched and recorded
at the VCR.If you have a cable box, setect the

cable box output channel (usuaLly3 or 4) at the
VCR.Setect cable box channels at the cable box.

Inserta VHS cassettetape intotheVCR.

B

Press SP/EP to select recording speed, if desired.
Recordingspeed is always SP, unlessyou select

EP.

Note: The SP mode determines how muchtape 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.

Remote's Controls

power sp/ep r_r stop/eject

© ©

VCR'sControls

Presses of

REqII"R

I (Press)

2

3

4

g 4:00 4 hours

10 No display normatrecording

DispLay

Current Time

0:30

1:00

1:30

Preset Time For

Recording

Until end of tape

30 minutes

1 hours

1 hour and

30 minutes

2 hours5 2:00

PressREC/ITRuntilrecordingbegins.The REC
indicatortightappearsinthe VCR frontpanel. ,

Recordingcontinuesunti[you reachtheend of
thetape,oruntl[you pressSTOP to stop

recording.

PressREC/ITRrepeatedlyto selecta preset
recordingtime period.Each subsequentpressof
REC/ITRincreasesthe recordingtime by 30

minutesunti[you reacha maximum of4 hours.

PAGE 32 I OPERATION

Recordingone show while watching another.

Note:

If you have a cable box connected to your VCR,you cannot

recordone show and watch another.

Choosethe showyou wish to recordusing the VER'schannel
selector. Choose the show you wish to watch using the TV's

channeLseLector.

power

Rernote's Controls

m

TurnWand VCRon.

PLaceVCRin VCR mode by pressingthe TV/VCR

button on the remote repeatedly until the VCR
indicator Light appears in the VCRfront pane[.

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,selectthe

cableboxoutputchannel(usuaLLy3or 4) at the
VCR.SeLectcableboxchannelsat the cablebox.

Insert a VHS cassette tape into the VCR.

Press SP/EP to select recording speed, if desired.

Recordingspeed is always SP,unless you select
EP.

PressREC/ZTRuntil recording begins. REC

indicator Lightappears in the VCRfront paneL.

RecordingconUnues until you reach the end of

the tape, or unU| you press STOPto stop

recording.

power spiep recJitr stop!eject

© @ Q

VCR'sCon_ob

Options You Can Use While Recording

Instant Recording

until end of tape)

PAUSE-
MomentariLy pausesrecording. PressPAUSEagain to

resumerecording.
STOPor STOP/E3ECT-

Stops and exits recording mode.

PLaceVCRin TV mode by pressingthe TV/VCR
button on remote to turn off VCRindicator Light

in the VCRfront paneL.

SeLectthe showyou wish to watch using the
TV'schannel selector.

Note:
To return to the showyou're recording, select channel 3 or 4

at the TV. PLacethe VCRin the VCR mode by pressing the
TV/VCRbutton on the remote to showthe VCRindicator

Light in the VCR'sfront paneL.

This page explains how to use the Timer so that you can record while you are away.

OPERATION I PAGE 33

$peakEZ

TIMER

SETUp

CLOCK
AUDIO

pressnumberkeys

MAIN MENU

Press 2

QUiT= exit

PROGRAM []
MONTH
DAY
START
STOP

CHANNEL :
SPEED :
REPEAT:

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

TIMER MENU

for Program I

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 muLtipLedays. You

can schedule up to eight different events into the PROGRAM
TIMERfor recording, as Longas no events overLapin the

same time period.

Turn 13/and VCRon.

PLaceVCR inVCR mode by pressingthe TV/VCR
buttonon the remoterepeatedlyunUL theVCR

indicatorLightappearsin the VCR frontpaneL.

SeLectchannel 3 or 4 at the IV.

Inserta VHS cassettetape intotheVCR.

mmmm

VCROperationwith TimerOff or On

VCR I TIMER

POWER I STATUS

On IOff

off 1On (or set)

(

PROGRAM []

MONTH :

DAY
START

STOP
CHANNEL :

SPEED :
REPEAT:

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

TIMER MENU

for Program 8

VCROPERATION

DisabLesTimer-controLLed
recording if an event is scheduled

tin the Timer. ALLother VCR
Ioperations can be used as

desired.

EnabLesTimer-controLLed
recording if an event is scheduLed

in the Timer.You cannot operate

the VCRmanuaLLywhile it is in

Timer Set mode. If you have
scheduledthe Timer, you'LLbe
recording at a Later time.

Programeventsto be recordedwith theTimer
by fottowlngthe procedureinthe TIMER MENU
section.Ifyou have a cablebox,se[ectchannel
3 or4 (atthe VCR) as the channeltobe

recorded.Keep your cabLebox on when using

the Timerto record.

EnabLetheTimerbypressingPOWER toturnoff

theVCR.TheTIMERindicatorLightappearsin

theVCRfrontpaneltoindicatetheVCRisinthe
TIMERrecordingmode.

PAGE 34 I OPERATION

RecordingWith PiusCode" program Numbers.

MIDNIGHT

12:001_ In the Heat of the Night

Lana's inherited home plays an
important part in a mob-related

real estate seam (Part 2 of 2)

(60 mins,) 52228
Tonight {R) 23624

Lauren Rutton and... GabrieUe

Reece. (30 mins,) 989402
(_ ! Love LUCy "Drafted" LuCy and

Ethe[ think their husbands have been
drafted. (30 rains.) 529044

SampLe TV ScheduLeShowing VCR Plus+® PtusCodeTM Number

VCRPLU6

VCR+program:
ChMapSetup:
ChMapRlwlew:

pressnumberkeys

VCR PLUS MENU

VCRPLus+® tapes for you automaticaLLy.SimpLyenter the

PLusCode_Mnumber for your favorite showfrom the TV
Listing, and your VCRdoes the rest. Tt turns on at the

)roper time, selectsthe channel to be recorded, and starts

recording. You can recorda 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 sametime period.

Turn'Wand VCRon.

!

QUIT=exit

RaceVCRin VCRmodeby pressing/V/VCRon

the remoterepeatedlyuntiLthe VCRindicator

appearsin the VCRfront paneL.

SeLectchannel 3 or 4 at the W.

Insert a VHS cassette tape into the VCR.

Program events to be recordedin the VCR
PLus+® system by foLLowing the procedure

shown when you pressVCR+on the remote.

Press I

v

Pm_ numberkeys

• theftENTER QUIT= exit

VCR PLusCodeTM Entn

m m l Im l

_) n the Heat of the Night Paid Pro- Paid Pro-

.ake Winahatchie (Pad 2 grammlng iremmlng
)f 2) 52228 44808 51686

(_ Tonight Chedle Rm e 16112 FatManIn

73624 France79082

(_R"IJ LHutton Paid Prog Paid Prog Paid Prog

989402 273353 147599 886976

(_ Love Lucy Love Lucy ! Paid Prog Paid Prog

529044 813995 770841 426518

Plu_ode

frontTVliStln9
(Uu [] toeras,e)

On Off DisabLestimer-controLLed

Off On (or set)

POWER STATUS VCR OPERATION

Enter PLusCode

VCR Operation with Timer Off or On

VCR TEMER

i

PROGRAM 1 •
MONTH: 7JULY

DAY 27 MON
START 11:16 AM

STOP 11:46 AM
CHANNEL : 20 TV
SPEED : EP HEP mSP

REPEAT : ONCE

numberkeys

then ENTER QUIT= exit

TIMER MENU

recording if an event is
ScheduLedin the Timer. ALL

other VCRoperations can be
used as desired.

EnabLestimer-controLLed
recording if an event is

scheduledin the Timer. You
cannot be operate the VCR

manuaLLywhile it is in Timer
Set mode. Ef you have sched-

uled the Timer, you'LLbe
recording at a tater time.

Ir -i

EnabLethe VCR PLus+® timer by pressing the
POWERto turn off the VCR.The TIMER indicator

appears in the VCRfront paneLto indicate the
VCRis in the timer mode of recording,

TROUBLESHOOTING I PAGE 35

Somequickandeasytips 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 pressingthe IV/VCR button on the remote repeatedly until VCRindicator Light

appearsin 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 Probable Solution
No powerto the VCR. Connect power cord.

Remote does not function.

No picture appears on IV screen from
any VCRfunction.

VCRfeatures do not function. VCRdoes
not respond to remote functions or VCR

keys.

PossibLeCause
Powercord is not connected.

Batteries are weak.
Youare too far away from the VCR.

Remote may be at an awkward angle.

Sourcefor TV is not selected properly.

TV/VCRmodeforVCRis setto W.

VCRis locked up.

Replacewithnew batteries.

Movecloserto the VCR.

Avoid holding the remote at sharp
angle.

Set INPUT source on TVto Audio/Video
in, or tune TV to Channel 3 or 4, as

appropriate.
Pressthe TV/VCRbutton on remote

repeatedly to chooseVCRmode. VCR
indicator light appears in VCRfront

)ane[.

DisconnectVCRpowercordfor three(3)
minutes.ResetcLockandotherfeatures

as necessary.

Observed Condition
Tape wilt not rewind or fast forward.
Mechanical sound is audible during

pLayback.
Tape pLaybackdoes not appear on TV

screen.

Video"noise" (horizontalstreaks)
appearduringnormaltape playing.

VCRStatus Display flickers when using
STILL video during tape playback.

PrayingTapes (Ptayback) Probtems

Possible Cause
Tape is fuLLyrewound or is at its end.

! Note: This is normaLoperating sound

from internaL mechanisms.
Sourcefor TVis not selected properly.

IV/VCR mode for VCRis set to TV.

Tape is a rentaL or was recorded on
another VCR.

Tape heads are dirty.

Tape tracking needs to be adjusted

while in stow-motlon playback.

Probable Solution
No action necessary.

No action necessary.

Set Input sourceon lV to Audio/video
In, or tune IV to Channel 3 or 4, as

appropriate.

Pressthe IV/VCR button repeatedly to
choose VCRmode.VCRindicator light
appearsin VCRfront paneL.

UseADJ (_Ii_) for manuaLtracking
adjustment while tape is playing.

CLeanvideo heads.

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.

PAGE 36 I TROUBLESHOOTING

Some quick and easy tips to fixing problems yourseLf.

Observed Condition

Some channek are skipped over when

usingCH (V/A).
Pictureand sound areweak ormissing.

Observed Condition
Cameorder image is not shown.

Camcorderimage viaA/V input to VCR
isnot shown on TV screen.

Timer recordingis not possible.

isturnedoff.

Possible Cause
Those channeLswere deleted with the

CH. ADD/DEL option.
Antenna orcablesareLoose.

Wrong SOURCE optionisbeingused.

Possible Cause
Camcorder is off.

VCRSOURCEis not set to AUX.

CLockin VCRis not set to correct time.

VCRis on which disables timer.

Timer has been programmed
mcorrectLy.

TIMER indicatorLightdoesnot appear
afterprogramming timer.

VCR isinTimerRecordingmode.TIMER indicatorLightappearsafterVCR

Channel Tuning Problems

Probable Solution
Use CH. ADD/DELto restore channels.

See SETUPMenu on page 24 for details.
Tighten connections or replace cable.

Try aLLSOURCEoptions. See SETUP

menuon page g4 for details.

RecordingProblems

Probable Solution
Turn camcorder on and operate

property.

Use CH (Y/&) to selectAUX A/V
inputchannel

Set cLockto correcttime.See CLOCK
menu on page 22.
TurnVCR offto enabietimer.TIMER

indicatorLightappearsinthe VCR front

paneL.

ReprograrnTimer.See TIMER menu on

}ageg3.

ReprogramTimerand turnVCR offto
enabLetimer,

Thisisthenormalindicationthatthe
VCR isinTIMER mode.

VCR Plus+ ® Recording Problems

Observed Condition Possible Cause Probable Solution

VCRrecords programon different Channel Mapping was not performed or Channel map the VCRfor your area.

channel than channel specified, is incorrect. See "Setup for VCR PLus+® Recording"

Recorded wrong channeL or no channeL
with cabLebox.

Cablebox isnottuned to channelyou
wanted to record.

CabLebox isnot turnedon,

VCR isnot tuned to cabiebox output
channel3 or 4.

section.

Tune cable box to channel you want to

record. Keep cabLeboxturned on.

Turn on cable box and keep it on.

Tune VCR to cablebox outputchanneL.

Some quick and easy tips to fixing probLemsyourseLf.

Stereo Audio Record and/or P&ayback Prob[erns

Observed CondiUon

Stereo is not present.

Moisture condensation can occur:

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

warm place.

• Under extremely humid conditions.

Possible Cause
TV is not Stereo-compatible.

Program is not in stereo format.

VCRA/V Out jacks are not connected
to TV A/V In jacks.

VCRAudfo/Video Out is not selected
for viewing at the TV.
VCRAUDIO RECORDmode is set to SAP
or MONAURAL.

Moisture Condensation

TROUBLESHOOTING I PAGE 37

Probable SoLution
No action is possibLe.

No action is possible.
Make A/V connections. Stereo is

avaiLabLeonLyvia A/V output from
VCR.

SeLectAUX or A/V sourceas I_/input.

SetVCRAUDIORECORDmodeto
Stereo.SeeAUDIOMenuonpage25.

In locations where moisture condensation may occur:

• Keep the power cord pLugged into an AC outlet and

POWEROn. This wiLl help prevent condensation.

• When condensation has occurred,wait a few hoursfor the
VCRto d_Jbefore using it.

Magnetic Field from Other Equipment

Keepthe VCRand videotapes away from strong magnetic fields, such as those produced by a vacuum cleaner, refrigerator, or

air conditioner.

Video Head Cleaning
YourVCRautomaticallycleansthe headsasit is used.However,after Longperiodsof use,yourvideo headsmaybecome
cLoggedwithaccumuLateddirt,causingdistortion.Whenthis occurs,usea do-it-yourseLfwet-typeheadcleanlng cassette

availabLefromyourZenithdealer.

Caution:

Do not usea 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 headcleaning. See your Zenith approved service
center for cleaning.

Cabinet CLeaning
Cleanthe outsidesurfacesof the VCRwith a softLint-freeclothas required.Usecarenotto scratchthe VCRduringcleaning.

PAGE38 I SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL
Head System

PowerSource

PowerConsumption

Dimensions
OperatingTemperature

Operating Humidity

Timer

Weight
TapeSpeed

TapeWidth
Maximum RecordingTime

Rewind Time

TUNER

Antenna

VHF Output Signal
Channel Coverage

Four head
AC 120V, 6OHz
Approx. 22 Watts

(WxHxD) 430 x 93 x 278 mm (16.9" x 3.7" x 10.6")

5 °C~35 °C (41 °F_95 °F)

Lessthan 80% RH
1E-hour display type with AM, PM

Approx. 4.1 kg (g [bs)

(SP) 33.35 mm/sec

(LP) 16.67 mm/sec

(EP) I1.12 mm/sec

12.7 mm

(SP) 2 HOURS (T-120)

(EP) 6 HOURS (T-120)

8 HOURS (T-160)
Less than 7D seconds (T-120)

(UHF) 75 ohms

(VHF) 75 ohms

ChanneL3 or4

(VHF) 2-13

(UHF) 14-59

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

VIDEO
VideoSignalSystem

Input

Output
Stgnatto Noise Ratio

AUDIO
FMaudio

FrequencyRange

Dynamic Range

Channel Separation

Conventional audio

Input

Output

S/N Ratio
FrequencyRange

SuppHed Accessory Hook-upCable(VCRtoTV)(I)

* Designsandspecificationsaresubjectto changewithoutnotice.

* Weightanddimensionsshown areapproximate.

(LINE)
(LINE)

EIAStandard(525_nes,60 fieLds)
NTSCtypecoLorsignal

1.0Vp-p75 ohms unbaLanced

1.0Vp-p75 ohms unba_nced
Morethan43 dB (SPmode)

20Hzto2OkHz
Mom than83 dB
Morethan55 dB

-6.0dBm morethan47 kohms

-6.0dBm Lessthan1.5kohms
Morethan43 dB (SPmode)

200 Hz to 10kHz (SPmode)

Batteries(2)
RemoteControL(I)

VIDEOP.+ASBe'_TERECORDERORIq.AYER

Welcomeintothe Zenithfamily!Weber_e that youwill bepteasedwith your newZenith EntertainmentMachine.Pleaseread

this warrantycarefu_y, it is a "LIMITEDWARRAN'_as definedunderFederalLavmThis warrantygivesyouspedBeLegal6gh_,
and youmayalsohaveother 6gh_ that vary Fromstata to state withinthe U.S.A.

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ServiceLabor Duringa periodof 90 daysfromeffective warrantydate, Zenithwill provideservicelabor bya Zenithauthorizedseevioecenter

whenneededas determinedbyZenith, asa nasultof manufacturingdefects.

Parts Newor rernanufacLuredreplacementsforfactery-detectivepartsWIUbe suppliedby a Zenith authorizedservicecenterfor one

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pu_od.

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damagedue to misuse,abuse,negligence,actsof Godor other causesbeyondthe control of Zenith.AnyldteraLionof the

productafter manufacturevoidsthis warrantyin its entirety.

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deliveryticket asevidenceof the purchasedate.

conmlL_

up bythe owner.

system,in properoperatingcondition..

you promptly if weshould discovera safetyproblemthat couldaffect you.

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obtainingsatisfactory wanantyse_ice_callor writethe Zenith ResponseCentanYoumust providethe modelnumber,se_l

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