Zenith IQVB425 Owner’s Manual

,ach|ne number IQVB425

operating guide / warranty

RECORDYOURRODELNUMBER |
(Noe,whiteyoucanseeit)

The mode[and serial numberof your new VCRare located
on the back of the VCRcabinet. Foryour future convenience,

we suggestthat you recordthese numbershere:

MODELNO.

SERIAL NO.

WARNING:

TOREDUCETHERISK OFELECTRICSHOCKDONOTREMOVECOVER(OR RACK).NOUSERSERVICEABLEPARTSINSIDE. REFER
SERVICINGTO QUALIFIEDSERVICEPERSONNEL.

The Eghtning flash with arrowheadsymbol within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the userto the presence
of uninsutatod"dangerous voltage" within the product'senclosurethat may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shockto persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the userto the presenceof important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the Literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING:

TOREDUCETHERISKOFFIREORELECTRICSHOCK,DONOTEXPOSETHISAPPLIANCETORAINORMOISTURE.

POWER CORD POLARIZATION: |

CAUTION: To PreventELectricShock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.

ATTENTION: Pour_viter tes chocs_tectfiques, introduire la tame ta plus large de la fiche dans ta borne eorrespendante

de ta priseet pousserjusqu'au fond.

I

I

NOTE TO CABLE/TV INSTALLER:

This reminderis provided to call the cable TVsysteminstallers attention to Article 820-40 of the National ELectricCode
(U.S.A.). The code providesguidelinesfor proper groundingand, in particular,specifies that the came ground shall be

connectedto the grounding system of the building, as closeto the point of the cable entry as practical

REGULATORY INFORMATION:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the Limitsfor a Class Bdigital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCCRules. TheseEmits are designed to providereasonableprotection against harmfol interference when the

equipment is operated in a residentialinstallation. This equipment generates,usesand can radiate radiofrequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordancewith the instruction manual may causeharmfo[ interference to

radio communications.However,there is no guaranteethat interference will not occurin a particularinstallation. If this

equipment does cause harmfulinterference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouragedto.try to correct the interference by one or more of the following

measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiveris

connected.

CAUTION:

Do not attempt to modiEj this product in any way without written authorization from Zenith Electronics
Corporation. Unauthorized modification could void the user'sauthority to operate this product.

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

Regulations.

"Ce appareil num_rlque de ta class b respecte routes Lesexigences du R_gul.ement sur le materiel broui|ller du
Canada."

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/rv technician for help.

Zenith is a trademark of ZEC© Copyright Zenith ELectronics Corporation 1999

SAFETY T]PS I PAGE 3

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

1.

Read Instructions

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

2,

Retain ZnstrncUons
Keep all safety and operating instructions for future

reference.

3. Heed Warnings
FoLLowwarnings on the productand in the opemUng

guide.

4. FoLLowInstructions

FoLLowartopemUnganduseinstructions.

5. CLeaning
Unplugthis productfrom the walloutletbefore

cleaning.Donot useLiquidcleanersor aerosolcleaners.
Usea dampcloth for cleaning,

6. Attachments
Donot useattachmentsnot recommendedby 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 fat[+ causing
serious injury to a chltd or adult, and seriousdamage

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

follow manufacturer's instructions and should use a

mounting accessoryrecommendedby manufacturer+

9. Transporting Product

Move product and cart combinations

with care. Quick stops, excessive

force, and uneven surfaces may cause

product and cart combination to

overturn.

10. Ventilation

Slots and openings in cabinet must not be blocked or
covered. They are provided for ventiLation, to ensure
reliable operation, and to protect from overheating.
Never block openings by placing product on a bed,

sofa, rug, or other simiLarsun'ace. Do not place product
in bui[t-ln installation such as a bookcase or rack

unless proper ventilation is provided or manufacturer's

instructions have been adhered to.

®

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 supplyto your home, consult your
product dealer or Localpower company. For products

intended to operate flora battery power or other

sources, refer to manual.

12.

Line-Cord Polarization
Product is equipped with a polarized alternating-

current Une plug (a plug having one bLadewider than

the other). As a safety feature, this plug wilt fit into

power outlet only one way. If you're unable to insert
plug fully into outlet, try reversing the plug. If plug
still fails to fit, contact an electrician to repLace your
obsolete outlet. Do not defeat safety purpose of
polarized plug.

13.

Power-Cord Protection
Route power-supply cords so

they are not Ukeiy to be
walked on or pinched by items

placed upon or against them,
paying particular attention to

cordsat plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point
whqrethey exit from product.

14.

Outdoor Antenna Grounding
If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to

this product, be sureantenna or cable system is
grounded so as to provide some protection against
voltage surgesand built-up static charges.A_c[e 810

of the National ELectricalCode (USA), ANSI/NFPA 70
providesinformation on grounding of mast and
supporting structure, grounding of Lead-inwife to an

antenna discharge unit connection to grounding
electrodes, and requirementsfor grounding electrode.
( See Fig. 1 below. )

Fig. 1 +

_ Antenna Lead-ln Wire

Ground

Clamp

• • Grounding Conductors

ELectricSer_ce NECSection 810-?1

__m, OUnding

Equipment GroundClamps

NECArtZSO, Part H

NEC: National ELectricalCode
Antennagroundingper NECCode,ANSI/NFPA70

Antenna Discharge Unit
NECSection 810-20

I SAFETY TIPS

These simpte precautions WIUheLpensure that you get many years of safe enjoyment from your new product.

25. Lightning
For added protection for
this product during a

Lightningstorm, or when
product is [eft unattended
and unusedfor tong
periods of time, unptug it
from the watt out[e[ and
disconnect antenna or

cabte system. This wiLt
prevent damage to product

due to ttghtning and
power Linesurges.

16. Power lines
An outside antenna system should not be tocated in

the vicinity of overhead power tines or other etectric
Lightor power circuits, or where it can fat[ into such
power tines or circuits. When instaffing an outside
antenna system, take extreme care to keep from

touching such power lines or circuits, as contact with
them might he fatal

17. Overtoadtng

Do not overload watt outtets, extension cords or
integra[ convenience receptac[es, as this can resutt in

risk of fire or electric shock.

18. Object and Liquid Entry
Never push objects of any kind into this product

through openings, asthey may touch dangerous
vottage points or short-out parts that coutdresuLt in

fire or etectric shock. Never split Liquidof any kind on
product.

19. Servidng
Do not attempt to service this productyoursetf, as

opening or removing covers may exposeyou to
dangerousvoltage or other hazards. Refer atLservicing
to qualified service personneL.

20. Wait or CettlngMounting
Mount productto waLLor ceiLingontyas recommended•
by manufacturer.

21.

Replacement Parts

When reptacement part(s) are required, be sure service
technician has used replacement part(s) specified by

manufactureror have same characteristics as originaL
part(s). Unauthorized substitutions may resuLtin fire,

etectric shock, or other hazards.

22.

Damage Requiring Service
Unptug this product from the watt outtet and refer

servicingto quaUfied service personnet under these
conditions:

a. If power-supply cord or pLugis damaged.
h. If liquid has been spilted or objects have fallen into

product.

c. If product has been exposedto rain or water.
d. If product doesn't operate normaLlyby foLtowing

handbook instructions. AdJustonty those controLs
covered by handbook instructions; improper

adjustment of other controLsmay resuttin damage
and often requires extensive work by a qua[tried

technician to restore product to normat operation.

o. 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

(incLudingamp[triers)

that produce heat.

24. Safety Check
Upon comptetion 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............... g-12

Setup for VCRPEus+®C3recording ........... 13-16

CONTROLSAND DISPLAYS.................. 17-19

Front Pane[ Diagram...................... 17

Message Center Front Panel Display ............ 18

VCRStatus Displays ...................... lg

OPERATION ........................... 20-35

The Buttons on Your Remote ................ 20

Programmingyour remote .................. 21

Playback 3og-Shuttie operation ............... 22

CLockMenu............................ 23

Timer Menu............................ 24

INDEX

Audio Menu .............................. 26

Auto ChanneL Search ...................... 11, 25

Connections ........................... 7-8, 27

ChanneLAdd/DeE ........................ 12, 25

CrockSet ............................. 11, 23

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

Front Panel Diagram ........................ 17

Instant Recording ........................ 33-33

LanguageMenu ............................ 25

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

Message Center Front Panel DispLay............... 18

PLayback3og-ShuttLe operation ................. 22

PLayingTapes ........................... 29-30

Remote Control ............................ 20

Safety Information ......................... 2-4

Setup for VCR PLus+®C3 recording .............. 13-16

Setup Menu ........................... 25

Audio Menu ........................... 26

Watching TVThrough the VCR................ 27

CameorderConnected to VCR ............... ".28

Playing Tapes ........................ 2g-30

Instant Recording ..................... 31-33

RecordingWhiLeYou're Away ................ 34 °

VCRPLus+®C3recording .................... 35

TROUBLESHOOTING...................... 36-38

SPECIFICATIONS........................... 39

Setup Menu .............................. 25

SpeakEZFunction .......................... 10

Timer Menu .............................. 24

Timer-ControLLedRecording .................... 34

Troublashooting ......................... 36-38

VCRPlus+®C3 recording ....................... 35

VCRStatus Displays ......................... lg

Watching TVthrough the VCR .................. 27

PAGE 6 I XNSTALLATION

Thispageshowsthe featuresofyourVCRandthe differencesbetweenthe models.

FEATURES

VCRP[us+®C3RecordingSystem

Auto SetupSystem(CLock& Tuner)
SpeakEZFunction (English/Spanish)

4-Heads(SpecialVideoEffects)

FuELLoad/QuickStart

Auto Head CLeaner

HTSHi-FiStereo AudioSystem
Frontand RearStereoAudio/Video(A/V) 3acks

RemoteControlMBR425Z
Auto/Manual BandSelect

Auto/ManualChannelSearch
181 ChannelCapability(CATV& TV)
RecordSpeedsSF/EP
PLaybackSpeedsSP/LP/EP

Auto PLaybackSystem
Auto/Manual Digital Tracking

Instant Recording
Timer-ControlledRecording
Auto PLaybackTapeSpeedAdjust

Forward/ReverseSlow-MotionVideo(4-head VCR);Variable1/10 to 1/32
CtearPause/StillVideo

Real-TimeTapeCounter
HighSpeedRewind(Lessthan 70 secondswithT-120 tape)

SpeedSearch
CMSkip

EngEsh/Spanish/FrenchMenus

1-Year,8-Event Timer

MessageCenterFront Pane[Display
Auto CLockSet System

Hook-upCable(VCRto W)
EnergySaving

VCRdesign and specifications are subject to change wi'_hout prior notice.

Requiredconnections for yourVCR.

Connections Without a CabLeBox

Back PaneLof Stereo VCR

INSTALLATION I PAGE 7

Antenna

FLatWire
(300 ohm)

Adaptor

OR (Not pro

Thiscableis provided

with yourVCR.

ConnectionsWith a CabLe Box

OR

%% VHF/L_F_CATV

BackPaneLof Stereo VCR _

CabLeTV
Wail3ack BackPanel of Typical I_/

Turn off power or unplug VCRbefore making any connections.

BackPanel of Typical TV

Back Panel of

Typical CabLeBox CaMeTv

_L Turn off power or unplug VCR

WaLl 3ack

before making any connecUons.

This cable is provided

with your VCR.

PAGE 8 IINSTALLATION

OpUona[ connections for your VCR.

Audio/Video (A/V) Connections to TV

Use A/V connections for a better picture.

Back Pane[of Stereo VCR

VHFIUHFICATV

OUT

A/V cab|e is not provlded with VCR.

Accessory Audio/Video (A/V) Connections to VCR

BackPane[ of Stereo VCR

VHF/UHF/CATV

,_Tum off power

or unptug VCR

before ma_ng

afly conflect_ofl$.

Accessory

(__ Component:

AnotherVCR,
Camcorder,

VideoCamera,
SatelliteReceiver,

3ack pane[ of Accessory LaserDisc Player

,_Tum off power

or unplugVCR

beforema_ng

any connections.

A/V cable is not provided with VCR.

Thingsyou must do before you can operate your VCR.

INSTALLATION I PAGE g

CLOCKMENU

AUTOCLOCKSET(ON):[]
MANUALCLOCKSET :N

Pressnumberkeys

QUIT=exit

CLOCK

PROGRAM k'l
MONTH
DAY

START
STOP

CHANNEL
SPEED
REPEAT

11-8) tO select program
ENTER to adjust program

TIMER AUDIO

f

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

Pressnumberkeys

MAIN MENU

How to Access Menus

Menu operation is easy--just foLlowthe instructions shown
at the bottom of the menu.

1. PressMENU to see main menu.

SpukEZ

ITMER :
SETUP :

CLOCK :_
AUmO :

SETUP MENU

CH. ADD!DEL:
SOURCE:

AUTOPROGRAM:

ON-SCREENDISPLAY:

LANGUAGESELECT:

Press number keys

SETUP

QUIT=exit

SpeakEZ;ON NON mOFF
PLAYBACK:HI-R

RECORD:STEREO

QUIT = exN

Point remote toward VCR

Press number keys
then ENTER QUiT = exit

+

AUDIOMENU

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

be used.

3. PressNUMBERto choose desired option to be changed.

4. PressQUIT/CC to exit menu, or wait a few minutes and

the VCRreturns to normal operation.

Note:
Perform menu operations with the VCRand _/on, and tune

the TVto channet 3 or 4. The VCR mustalso be in the VCR
mode of operation. Pressthe W/VCR button repeatedly

untiLVCRindicator light appears in the fTont paneL.

PAGE 10 I INSTALLATION

Things you must do before you can operate yOUTVCR.

Connect the Power

(Required) Plug your VCRinto an unswitched

120 Vac, 60 Hz household power outlet. Turn on
the VCRby pressingthe POWERon the remote

or on the VCR'sfront panel. While plugged into

an AC o_let,the VCR consumes 3W of eLectTical
powerin OFF condition.

_ Do not plug the VCRinto o switchedpower

outlet. Otherwise, when the power is
switched oj_, the VCRturns o_. Youmay

then hove to reset the time and date, and
reprogramoperational/eotures.

Set your VCR's Clock and Tuner automaUcal[y
After you connect an antenna (or cable company).

and you plugyour VCRinto a 120 Vac, 60 Hz
power outlet, the VERwilt set the clock and
place channels into memory automaUcaLLy.The

"SEARCH" messagewit[ blink for 2-5 minutes in
the VCR'sfront panel display during auto setting.

IYPICALZENITH VCR _

SWITCH

WALL

OUTLET

POWER

B

[_] The auto clock set works only in areas

where Data Service (DS) signals are
provided alongwith normal W signals,

Ifthereisnot channelthatismernodzed,

"No DATA"will appear.

Set PosiUon 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 IV
must be tuned to the same channel you set with

the CH3/CH4 switchto see tape playbackand
statusdisplaysfromthe VER. To determine

which videochannelprovidesthebestpictur6

foryour system,trythe switchinEH3 position
and tune your TV to channel3;then trythe CH4

positionand tune your TV to channel4.

For a test display, pressthe TV/VCR button on
remote repeatedly until the VCR indicator Eght

appearsinthe VCR'sfrontpar_ldisplay.Press
MENU on the remoteto see the main menu.

Select SpeakEZ Function (On/Off)
A voicetells youhowto usethe featuresin the

menusif SpeakEZis ON,(ONis recommended.)
Seethe AUDIOMenufor details.

[_ SpeokEZ_unctions with ENGLISHand

SPANISH.

P_ess 6,

SpeakE2

Tg/_g

SEep

CLOCK
AUDIO

PreSsnumberkeys

MAIN MENU

QUIT=exit

ADD_MEHU

v Spe_EZ:ONlION _IOFF

PLAYBACK:HI.FI
RECORD:STEREO

Pressnumberkeys
thenENTER QUIT= exit

w

Press NUMBER (1 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.

Select Language for VCR Menus/Displays

(Optional) Select EngLish,Spanish, or French for

VCRmenus and status displays. See the

LANGUAGESELECToption on the SETUPmenu

(page 25) for details.

W Set Date and Ttme for Clock

Set the clock in the VCRto the current date and
time. See CLOCKMenu for details.

YourVCRaLsohasonAuto-ClockSetfeature. See
CLOCKMenuon poge23for detaiLs.

_The Timer feature will not function unless

the Clock has been set.

B

Select Source for VCR

(Optional) Set the sourceof the VCRfor the

type of program signal you have connected to
the ANT IN jack on the back of the VCR. Choose

TVif you have an antenna connected to the VCR.
ChooseCATVif you have a cabLesystem (with or

w_thouta cabLebox) connected to the VCR.
ChooseAUXl (or AUX2) if you have an accessory

Audlo/Video (A/V) connected to the VCR.See'
SOURCEoption on SETUPmenu (page 25) for

details.

Press 5.

I

SETUPMENU

CH.ADD/DEL;
SOURCE:
ON-SCREENDISPLAY:

AUTOPROGRAM:
LANGUAGESELECT:

Pressnumberkeys

QUIT: exit

SETUPMENU

Press 2.

I

CLOCKMENU

AUTOCLOCKSET(ON):[]
MANUALCLOCKSET :N

Press numhef keys

CLOCKMENU

QUIT = exit

Press 3.

I

SETUpMENU

CH.ADD/DEL:

SOURCE:
ON*SCREENDISPLAy:

AUTOPROGRAM:
LANGUAGESELECT:

Pressnumberkeys

QUIT=exit

SETUPMENU

D

D

ENTERto set date and tlme

r

Press NUMBER (1, 2, 3 or 4)

to select the desired source

SE11Jp MENU

LANGUAGESELECT:ENGUS:-

BENGLI6HIqESPA_IOL

FRANGAIS

Pressnumberkeys
thenENTER QUIT= exit

Press NUMBER (1, 2, or 3)

to select the desired

language

CLOCKMENU

MONTH [] JANUARY
DAY I FRI

YEAR 1999
TIME 12:00AM

Pressnumberkeys
thenENTER QUIT=exU

Press NUMBER (0-9) then

SETUPMENU

SOURCE:TUNER(TV)

gAT_xI HAUX2

Pressnumberkeys

• thenENTER QUIT= exit

CATV

B

Use Auto Program to Find Channels
(Required) Use AUTO PROGRAMto find active

channels in your broadcast area. AUTO PROGRAM
storesthe active channels that you can access
by using the CH (V/A). SeeAUTOPROGRAMon

the SETUPMenu (page 25) for details.

Press 1.

I

SETUpMENU

CH.AOU_EL:
SOURCE:

O_CREEN DISPLAY:

AUTOPROGRAM: M

LANGUAGESELECT:

Press number keys

QUIT=exN

SETUPMENU

SETUP MENU

AUTO PROGRAM: SEARCHIN(

QUIT : exit ,_

PAGE 12 I INSTALLATION

Thingsyou may want to do before you operate your VCR.

Use CH. ADD/DEL to Create Favorite
Channels

(Optional) UseCH. ADD/DEL to change the |ist

of active channels found when using AUTO

PROGRAM,so you can list your favorites. See

CH. ADD/DEL on the SETUPMenu (page 25) for
details.

Press 2.

I

SETUPMENU

CH. ADD/eEL:
SOURCE:

ON-SCREENDISPLAY:

AUTOPROGRAM:
LANGUAGESELECT:

Press number keys

% QUIT = exit

SETUP MENU

SETUPMENU

CH. ADD/DEL: CH. [] ADD

Press number keys
then ENTER QUIT = exit

Press NUMBER (0-9)

then ENTER

Select Other Menu Options
Showor hide the VCRstatus on your screen by

usingthe ON-SCREENDISPLAYoption on the

SETUPmenu. We recommend keeping this option
ON. See the SETUPmenu for details.

If you have a stereo VCR,press ENTERto se{ecL

the audio format (HI-FI or NORMAL)to use

when you pray a tape. We recommend seLLing

this option to HI-FI. See the PLAYBACKMODE

option on the AUDIO Menu for details.

Press 4.

I

SETUPMENU

CH, ADD/DEL:
SOURCE:

ON-SCREENDISPLAY:

AUTOPROGRAM:
LANGUAGESELECT:

Press number keys

SETUP MENU

I_ rmmber_mys

QUIT = exR

Press 4.

SpeakEZ

TIMER
SETUP

CLOCK
AUDIO

QUIT= exit

MAIN MENU

)D

SETUPMENU

ON-SCREENDISPLAy:ON

Press numl_ keys
then ENTER QUIT : exit

Press NUMBER (1 or 2) to

choose ON or OFF

AUDIOMENU

SpeakEZ:ON
PLAYBACK:HI-R m

RECORD:STEREO

Pressnumberkeys

thenENTER QUIT=exit

Press NUMBER (1 or 2) to

choose HI-FI or NORMAl.

DON mOFF

HkFI
NORMAL

[]

If you have a stereo VCR,press ENTERto select

the audio format (STEREO,MONOor SAP) to use
when recording. Werecommend using STEREO.

See the RECORDMODEoption on the AUDIO

Menu for details.

Press 4.

SpeakEZ

TIMER

SETUP

CLOCK

AUDIO

Pressnumber keys

MAIN MENU

QUIT= exit

)l

AUDIOMENU

SpeekEZ:ON
PLAYBACK:HI-FI

RECORD:STEREO_s_TI;O
Pressnumberkeys

thenENTER QUiT=exit

Press NUMBER (1, 2 or 3)

to choose STEREO,NON0,

or SAP

INSTALLATION I PAGE 13

Before you can recordprogramswith VCRPtus+®C3,you must teLLthis VCRthe PlusCodeTM channels for your area.

Introduction
These PlusCodeTM channeLsmust be mapped to the active

channels you found using AUTO CHANNELon 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
PtusCodeTM channels.

Note: The C3system providescabLe-box channel control for
most cable boxes.

Channel Mapping Your VCR

PREPARATION(Already Done)

See "Before You Operate Your VCR".

1. Set Date and Time for CLock.

2. Select Tuning Band for VCR.

3. Use Auto Channel to find channels.

PRELIMINARY STEPS

1. Turnon VCR, TV,and cable box (if used).

2. Select TV (or CAW) for SOURCEon SETUPmenu.

3. Obtain Listingof PtusCode channels.

CHANNEL MAPPING

1. Complete Channel Mapping Worksheet.

2. Determine the 'MFR"number for your cabte box or DBS
(if used) from the tLst of Cable Box/DBS "MFR'

(Manufacturer) Numbers provided on the next page.

3. PressVCR+on remote and follow all on-screen

instructions. Enter channels with Numbers. Use AD3

(Lea/Right) to erase (some models).

Example of Compteted Worksheet

Worksheet with Channels Found

via Auto Channel

Channelfound Networkor PlusCedeTM

viaAutoChannel

(TVCh/CableCh) (VCR+Ch)

2 CBS
5 NBC

7 ABC

9 WB
11 PB$
2O PBS

26

50 WPWR
60 HSN

66 WGBO

StationID Channel

WSNS

Published

÷

÷

Completed Worksheet for Channel Mspping

Channelfound Published

viaAtaoChannelNetworkor PlusCodeTM

(TVCWCab_eCh Staho_lID Channel

2 CBS 2
5 NBC 5

7 ABC 6
9 WB 8

11 PBS 11&19
20 PBS 20

23 WFBT - -

(VCR+Ch)

Published List of PlusCode TM

PlusCodes

Ch.2:WBBM ICBS) 2
Ch.5:WMAQ (NBC) 5

Ch.7:WLS LABC) 6
Ch.9:WGN (WB) 8
Ch.11:WTTW (PBS) 11&19
Ch.20:WYCC (PBS) 20
Ch.26:WCIU (Ind) 26
Ch.32:WFLD (Fox) 32
Ch.38:WCFC (Ind.) 3
Ch.44:WSNS (Tel.) 4
Ch,50:WPWR (UPN) 42

Ch.66:WGBO (Uni.) 46

Channels

50 WPWR 42
60 HSN - -

66 WGBO 46

VCR PLus+, C' and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar

Development Corporation. The VCRPLus+system is manufactured under

Licensefrom Gemstar0eve[opment Corporation.

WSNS 4

PAGE 14 IINSTALLATION

Beforeyou can record programswith VCRP[us+®C3,you must tel[ this VCRthe PiusCodeTM channeLsfor your area.

CabLeBox DBS

Tunesto OR Tunesto

Channel19 Channel 200

CLearpath to
waiL,windowor

anyreflective
surfaceto

bounce IR
signals to

CabLeBox

or DBS

IR(Infrared)

SignalPath

from VCR

to CabLeBox

or DBS

Testing your VCRwith CaMe Box and DBSManufacturer Numbers

Manufacturer NumbeJs
ARCHER 1.5, 6, 37, 49

CABLETENNA 1,37,49

CABLEVIEW 4, 25, 3s, 37, 41, 49
CENTURy 37, 40, 46, 56

CITXZEN 4, 25, 3S, 37, 41, 49
CURTXS 8, 9, 42, 47

OIAMOND 1, 37,49
EAGLE 11, 18, 19, 22, 33, 4S. 48

EASTERN 24
GCBRAND 4, 2S, 35, 37, 41, 49

GEMINI 4
GENERALELECTRIC 1, 44

GENERAL ], Z, 3, 4, Zg,43, 51,
INSTRUMENTS 53, 54, 58

HAi4LIN 12, ]3, 24,34
HITACHI 26

I ,_XSCO 4

! JERROLD 1, 2, 3, 4, Zg, 43, 51, 53, 54, $8

MACOM Z6

MAGNAVOX 2Z
MAGNAVOXDBS1 59
MAGNAVOXDBS2 60

MATSUSHITA 14, 15, 62
t4OV]ETIkiE 27, 32, 3S. 37
NOVAVXS[ON 8, 9, 42, 47

Using Cable Box and DBS 'MFR" Numbers
Beforeyou can use VCR+,you'LLneedto test your VCRand

cable box the way:

While fo[Lowlngthe on-screen instructions for CH MAP.you

wii[ be asked to enter the output channel of your cable

box/DBS and its MFR(Manufacturer) number. Locate your
brand of your cable box/DBS in the above list and usethe

first number shown. If your cable box does not seLect
channeL19 while you're testing, try the next MFRnumber.
Keep testing untl( you have tried a[[ of the NFR numbersfor

your brand.

Manufacturer Numbers

NSC 27, 31, 33

NEE 27, 31, 33
OAK 10, 38
OAKSIGMA 10, 38
PA/4ASONIC 14, 1S, 62
PANASONICDBS 61

pHILIPS 7, 11, 18, 20, El, 3g
PIONEER 5, 6
PULSER 4, 25, 55, 37, 41, 49
OUF_T S, 6

RADIOSHACK 37, 40, 46, 56

RCA 14. 15, 62

RCADBS 62

REALISTIC 37, 40, 46. 56

RECOTON 37, 40, 46, 56

REGAL 12, 13. 24, 34

REGENCY 24

REMBRANDT 1, 27, 32, 3S, 37, 49

SAMSUNG 5, 6, 27. 33, 35

SCZENTLFICkTLANTA 8, 9, 4Z, 47

SIGNAL 22

SHERITECH 23

SLMARX 6, 27, 33, 35

S.L MARX 35, 16, 37, 41, 49

If none of the Usted MFRnumbers work, you can:

1. Try aLLMFR numbersavailable, from 1-63 until you find a
numberthat works; or

2. Enter gg for the MFR number to disable cabLe-box

channel control
Note: With gg, your VCRcannot remotely control the

cable box. Keepthe cable box on and presetectthe
cabLe-boxchannel when usingVCR P[us+®C_ recording.

Manufacturer Numbers
SONYDBS 63

SPRUCER 14, 15,62
STANDARD 27, 32, 35, 37

COMPONENTS
STARGATE 4, 6, ZS, 27, 33, 35, 37, 41, 4g

SYLVANIA 17

TEI(NIKA 5S
TELECAPTION 5?
TELEVtEW 6, 27, 3_, 35
I"EXSCAN 16. 17

TOCOM 1, _9, 30, 35, 52
TOSHIBA 30

UNIDENOBS1 59
UNIOENDBS1 60

UNIKA 1, 37, 49
UNIVERSAL 3S, 36, 37. 41, 49

VIDEOWAY ?, ZO. 39
V_EWSTAR 11, 18, 19, 22.33, 45, 48

VID TECH 50
VIDTEK 5O

ZENITH 7, 20, 3g

Note: Use 9g for aLLother cable boxes.

INSTALLATION I PAGE 15

Beforeyou canrecord programswlth VCRPtus+®C3,you must tell this VCRthe PtusCodeTM channelsforyour area.
On-Screen Instructions for TV Tuning Band

START

PressVCR+ on remote

Press 0000 to show

c_ ..p _=p: :: QU IT

_ Map Rm4t.e:

_ r_'v_r _OUlT, i _ ourt,mnt

2-Setup_

Tv tlu la, a_ _ _ Tv

B za nw/,_t Ig _ld_ml

V_RF_t_

s_upm

Double Map Screen

T_Ch V_q_ _'_CA_

I J;=l

0

Channel mapping a

secondPtusCodeTM

Channelfor

TVchannel 3.

1-Yes I

On-Screen Instructions for CA_/or DBSTuning Band

START

PressVCR+onremote

E=._.J i"_ Quit

2-Setup-_

-* _ QUIT

1-Yes _"

: ENTER .-'_*'--'== - QUIT

"=° -

ENTER ,_,_

-1

T

Press 0_00 to show

Ooub[e Nap Screen

Channel map "rig a

second PLus_de TM

Channel for Cable

channel 3.

.--_%., ! ::: OUIT .,,.,,.,,..

QUIT

T

PAGE 16 I ZNSTALLATZON

Beforeyoucanrecordprogramswith VCRPlus÷®C_,youmusttell this VCRthe PlusCedeTM channelsforyourarea.

Channel Mapping Worksheets

Channel found Network or Published Channel found Network or Published

via Auto Channel Station ID PtusCode'_ via Auto Channel Station (D PlusCodeTM

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

NOTE:Two PlusCodeTM channel numbersmay be listed for certain networksor stations. Enter both numbers on the

worksheet. After you have "mapped" the first number, press0000 to showthe Double Map menu. Then enter the
second number next to the first one.

CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS I PAGE 17

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

Front Pane| Controls

These controls perform basic VCRoperations. The Remote performs basic as wei[ as advanced VCRoperations.

POWEROn/Off Stop/Eject Channe[ Up/Down Cassette

Button Selector Setector Compartment

/

7

Audio/Video (A/V)

AuxlilaTyIn 3acks

(AUX2)

/

Messagecenter

Front Pane[ Display

PLAY SHUffLE Ring

REC/ITR PAUSE Recording

(Instant Timer Speed Setector

Record) Setector

PAGE 18 I CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS

nformation appears in the Front Pane[ DispLaydepending on the VCRfunction being used.

Counter memory indlcator

VCRindicator
Timerindicator

Recordindicator

Tape speed indicator \

Cassette indictor

Lights white a cassette is
inserted, flashes varying its speed
according to the tape operation,
and flashes white ejecting a

cassette

Leffaudio {eveIindicator

x

indicator

RemainlngtapeLength
indicator

Audio

program) indicator

Lights when pla_ng back the

Hi-Hsound.

ht audio [eve[ indicator

Front Pane[ Displayshows which VCRfunction you are
using. For examp[e, when you pressSP/EP, SP or EP appears

to indicate the tape speed. Asyou change channels, the

channet numbers appear. The current time shows even white

theVCR isoff.

Auto Setup Message
SEARCH-- This messagewiLLbunk during auto setting.

No DATA-- After auto setting, if there is not channel that
is memorled, "No DATA"wiLLappear.

Ptayback Messages

A.TRK -- Tape tracking 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 modefor visu-
aLsearch.

PLAY -- Tape is playing at norma[ ptayback speed.
PLAYX2 -- Tape is advancing at twice (X2) normal playback

speed.
REV -- Tape is reversing rapidly in playback modefor vlsua[

search.

REW (Rewind) -- Tape is rewinding rapidly.

SLOW -- Tape is praying at slow-motion forward speed.
STILL -- PLaybackis haLted on one frame,
STOP-- Tape rewind or playback is stopped.
R, PLAY -- Tape is reversing at normal p_aybackspeed.

REV.X3 -- Tape is reversing at three (X3) times normal
playback speed.

R. SLOW -- Tape is p[aylng at stow-motion reversespeed.

Record Message
ALARM -- Turn VCROn and OFFto erase "ALARM"message.

If it is not erased, take VCRto an authorized repair center.

PAUSE-- Record mode is hatted.

STOP-- Recordingis stopped.

Tuner Messages
AUX_ (Aux_tlen]_) -- AuxiUary channel is setected for

viewing equipment connected to Audio/Video jacks on front

or rear of the VCR.

CH _ -- VCRtuned to Channel.

HELLO-- VCRis turned on.

CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS I PAGE lg

On-ScreendispLaysteLLyou the status of the tape inserted and VCRfunctions.

Current mode of operation
(STOP,PAUSE,RECORD,PLAY,etc.)
and audio format of tape, where

PLay-HI-F1 or NORMAL(Nodisplay)

Tape Speed

EP-Extended PLay

LP=LongPLay

SP-Standard PLay

Current date, day, and time__

[

PLAY HI-F! VCR CH 11

-SP STISAP

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

TypicalVCRStatusDisplayon TV

Current CH (ChanneL)selected by
using tuner in VCR

--Audiofurmat of _gnaLreceived by
VCRtuner:

STEREO,MONOor ST/SAP

-- Reat-Umetape counter

M = Counter Memorj is active

- - Tape is rewound past index

mark.

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

1 - 1 hour

35 = 35 minutes
45 - 45 seconds

M-1:35:45

TapeCounterPosition

VCR Status Disp|ay
The VCRStatus DispLayappears on the TV when a VCR

function starts, Like when you change a channel or select a
different VCRmode. Forexample, pressingSTOPwhile the •

VCRis in PLAYmode shows STOPin the display. PressENTER
on the remote at any time (except Special Effects PLayback

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

Note:

Zf the VCRStatus DispLaydoes not appear on the 1_/screen,
check the ON-SCREENDTSPLAYoption on the SETUPmenu.

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

details.

REM 1:3_

Tape Time Remaining

VCR Status DispLay OpUons
When the Status DispLayappears, press ENTERrepeatedly to

see abbreviated dispLays,as foLLows:

t. PressENTERto see Status DispLay.

2. PressENTERa second time to show only the tape

counter position.

3. PressENTERa third timeto showonlythe tapeUme

remaining.

4. PressENTERrepeatedly untit aLLdisplays are removed.

PAGE 20 I OPERATION

A quick list of all the buttons on your remote control and what they do,

RemoteControtOperation

Select DVD Mode,

aim at Zenith DVD

L I

Select VCR Mode,

aimatVCR

SeLectW Mode, SelectCBLDBS)Mode,

aimat_/ a rnatcabeboxorDes

÷

CBL

_'__'__*_( _ Selecting Mode of Operation

1. SUdeVCR/CBL(DBS)/IV selector to desired position for

VCR,cable box lOBS), IV, or DVD operation.

2. PressPOWERto turn On/Off the selected equipment.

3. Refer to instructions with TV, cabLebox (DBS) and/or
DVDfor operation.

]nstaLUngBatteries

e sure to install the batteries provided

with this remote. Match positive (+)

and negative (-) with markings shown
in battery compartment.

After installing batteries, the remote
resets to the following brand codes:

TV - 100, CABLE- 300

Note: All VCRoperations and menu

options con be accessedby usingthe

remote control.

AIM lAD,lUST) (_l/Ib) -- Adjuststape playback tracking

while in VCRmode. Use to change status of Zenith TV menu
options while in TV mode.

CH (Y/A) -- Channel Selectors. Also selects AUX A/V
input channel.

CM SKIP -- Fast forwards picture search through 30
seconds of recording,

E3ECT-- Ejects the tape from the VCR.
ENTER-- Programs menu options and shows VCRdisplay_.

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

(M 0:00:00),
MENU -- Shows main menu. Accesses Zenith IV menus

while in the TV mode.

MUTE-- Pressto turn off TV sound. Press again to restore
TVsound.

Numbers -- Chooseschannels and enters programming
information.

PAUSE-- Pausestape temporarily during playback or

record.

PLAY-- Beginstape playback.
POWER-- TurnsVCROn and Off. ALsoturns VCRTimer Off

and On, if programmed.

PROGRAM-- Programsremote with brand codes for your
brand of TV and/or cable box (DBS).

QU]T/CC -- Exits menu system. Selects closed caption for
Zenith TV while in IV mode.

REC/ITR -- Begins tape recording.
REV [] FWD (Reverse/Forward) -- Rotate Shuttle Ring for

variable-speed playback. Move Oog Wheel for frame-by-frame

playback.
REW (Rewind) -- Rewindstape to the beginning.
SEL(Select) (Y/_,) -- Chooses Zenith IV on-screen menu

options white in IV mode.
SP/EP -- Choosestape recording speed.

STOP-- Cancelsplayback or recordmodes.
TV/VCR -- Switches source of TV picture between TV

channel and VCRchannel selection. VCRfunctions are

available in VCR mode.

VER/CBL(DBS)/TV/DVD -- Selects operational mode of

remote.
VER+ -- BeginsVCRPlus+® setup and accessesVCR

Ptus+®C_recording.
VOL (Volume) (,/A) -- Changesvolume of IV.

OPERATION I PAGE 21

Your remote control operates the commonfeatures of most, but not aLL,models and brands of IR (infrared) controLLedTVs,
cable converters (DBS) and DVO.

®®®©

®®®_

0

-VCR/CBL(DBS)/TV/DVD

Mode SeLector

--Program Button

Some functionsofyour particutarequipmentmay not be
controLLedby thisremote.In such cases,use the originalremote

controlforyourequipment.

Ifyou areusingZenithproducts,the remotecomes programmed

forthe most commonLy used codes.Forotherbrands-- orif

yourremotefailstocontrolyour Zenithproduct-- you wiLL

haveto programthe remote.

FoLLowthese steps for each product:

1. Locate the three-digit code for your brand and type of
equipment in the code tables below.

2. SLideVCR/CBL(DBS)/TV/DVD to choose TV or cable box COBS)

mode of operation.

3. Press and boLdPROGRAMwhile entering the brand code for
your equipment.

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.
, CATV , DBS_ DVD __

Note: DVD mode is operated only with Zenith DVD.

"PCBrandName Codes TV Brand Name Codes Cable D_oder Codes
ADMIRAL PORTLAND BrandName

AHARK QUASAR ................ 3ERROLD 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 329

_ 131 ....................... !27128........................................................................................................................................

AOC......................................._1_....................... L RADIOSHACK.. 110_111_ 189 ................ ...............................................................................................

BROKSONIC 140 143 110 111 lZ9 NSC 33Z

CENTURION 130 ........................................................................... SAM_S_PG........................... _ _15 2_9 =_31 .... (_A_K ............. 3(_1, 321, 322 ...........

TI/Codes b_ Brand _/Codes _ Brand CabLeConverter Codes by Brand

110. 113. 144, 151, 152 131

KALEVISION 334

..........................................................Rc_....... [t_,+38,_4,_ J [_+_ ,_,_ ...............

...................................................................RE_I_TIC ................................................................................. .M=A§I_A_08................. 306 307 310 33+ 337 33s

OT_EN + !s8 .s_8_....................................._6 +F_............... _N-'_P-N'L_................_13_31s3zo

_(_I__ON_[_O................... 13% ........................................................... PARAGON 300

PIONEER 318 319

DAEWDO 148 18811,_?11148..11_:491%50 .......... SIGNATURE 2000 102, 113, 114, 115, 122, 129 .... F*L=I_8_.8....................... 336 .

N 130, 131, 139 RCA 318

_'_8_ .................., ._!8_._:_.o..........................................................._ r.....................................................•....................................................................., _.................................................................................

_SHEe +_z__8...........................................................SOUND"ESI"_N............188......................................................................R[G_ .............................30+....

FUNAI 153 358 ................................................................SYLVANIA 106, 107, 115, 121, 1Z2, 130, SAP_SUNG ........................ 318, 327+ 334

GENERAL ELECTRIC 10_, 118, 127, 128, 133, 144, 151 ................... 133, 158 SCIEN_FICATLANTA 317, 335. 347 354

.....................................................................................................SYMPHONIC 153,154

HITACHI 119 131 13Z TATUN_ 328 ............................. __ II_I_I_E_RI ii_ii_iiiii 318' 327

3C PENNEY ........................................................102, 115, la4, 130, 133 318_3201 327 .............................

3VE 109 141 ..................................... TEKNIKA 110, 113, 122, 131, 158 S=TANDAROCOMPON_NT_ 334 ........

_ .......................... _31 .................................................................. TELERENT .123, 131 STARGATE 318, 327, 328

+v........ _is.i+o._++_+_....................................._x ....................i_ _;_i; ];;i;;7;[][i;;[[;i_]_;[_);(......................

ZENITH 100, 101

MAGNAVOX 100, 106, 107, _09, 114, 115, 121

..................................................."..................................... BrandName

_AaES7F............................113....................... ALLEGRO

MA_mTZ...........................!o3_11_.......................... ARCHER

MEMORE( 113

......................................................................... CABLEVIEW

.p_LM.+mUB_S_L...103,113311_.A+_....................... OTtZEN

MONTGOMERYWARD103,113,11+,11+,111,129,

......... +38 i+31.!.+ @.... CURTISMATHES '

.NEC................................:IS,13o EAGLE

.p+_N.r_(+N.].=C............... 104 122 127 tZ+ 133 163 GEMINI

PHILCO 115, 121 12R 1:_8 _:}1 .150. ,, j G{NERALEtECTRIC

HONEER

12Z, 130, 231, 133, 158 f_tbie OKoder

....+_z_ .................................................J i GENERALINSTRUMEN1 324,326,327,328

134 GOBRAND 1336

I

CI5_ Converter Codes b_Brand

................ SLMARX

Co_s

351
336

336
336

317

306,307,310

302,327,328,333
353

Ua_yER_A_........ 3Sl 3s2

ZENITH HT-2_ 300

D_ IrandName Codes
RCA 350

++_+................... +++

DBS Codes_ Brand

DVDCodesbyBrand

dE%':"d"- I::T;tD,

PAGE 22 I OPERATION

PLayback,log-ShuttLe Operation (For SpecialVideo Effects)

KeysUsedfor

Spedat Effects

PLAy for normal
PLaybackspeed

PAUSE for StiLL

PlAyback

@@@©

®SS©

0 0

Jog Wheelfor

frame-by-flame

ShuttLeRingfor
vadabiespeed

ShuttLe Ring OperaUon

11 Press PAUSEfor playbackSTILL mode.

2. Rotate shuttLering toward FORWARDto advance the
tape, or toward REVERSEto reverse the tape. How far

you rotate and hold the shuttle ring determines the
speed at which the tape moves.

3. ReLeasethe shuttle ring to return to STILL mode.

4. PressPLAYto return to normal playback speed.
Notes:

• The SHUTTLE ringon yourVCR has same functionasthe

SHU_LE ringon the remotecontroL.

• DuringSTOP mode, rotateand releasetheShuttLeringto
rewindorfastforwardthe tape.

• The ShuttLeringmay be used whilein both PLAy and

STILLmodes.When the Ring isreleased,PLAYwiLL
resumeat normalplaybackspeed.

• Some ofthe speedsgiveninthe pictorialabove arenot
indicatedinthe VCR StatusDispLayshown on the l_/.

• Some video"noise"may be presentin REV (Reverse)

mode.

• TapesrecordedatSP (StandardPLay)speedhave better
qualityspecialeffectsthantapesrecordedat EP
(Extendedplay)speed.

441_ II STILt(Pause) I_k_ m_mb

a.Slow

Ringfor variable

Searchin the

SLowto 3et Speed

direction chosen

ShuttLeRing

MOveJog Wheelfor frame-

by-frame tape ptayback--
forwardor reve_l_eiMOVe

Wheela ,smaLLumountfor

one frame.

3og Wheel0peraUon

1. PressPAUSEfor playback STILL mode.

2. Move jog wheel with finger toward FWDto advancetape
frame-by-frame, or toward REVto reverse tape frame-by-

frame. Movement of the jog wheel one "cLick" moves the

tape by one frame. How "fast_ you move the jog wheel

determines how fast the frame-by-frame movement

OCCURS.

3. PressPLAYto return to normal pLaybackspeed.
Notes:

• Dog wheel cannot be usedforspecialvideoeffectswhile

the VCR isinplaymode.

• • TapesrecordedatSP (StandardPLay)speed have better
quaLityspecialeffectsthan tapesrecordedat EP

(ExtendedPLay)speed.

OPERATION I PAGE 23

The Clock Menu sets the clock in the VCRto the current time. There aretwo options AUTOand MANUAL.

Auto Clock Set
AUTOautomaticaLLysetsthe clock in the VCRto the current time

and date. AUTO works only in areas where Data Service (DS)
signals are provided along with normaL TV signals.

1. PressMENU to see Main Menu.

2. Press1 to see (Lock Menu.

3. Press1 to set the current time automaticaL_ on the CLock

Menu.

Notes:
We recommendthat you set the cLockusingthe MANUALmethod

the first time you use your VCR.See MANUALoption for detaiLs.
The dock must be set before you can recordby usingthe TIMER.

Manual. Crock Set
The CLOCKMenu allows you to set the clock in the VCRto the

current date and time.

Notes:
The dock must be set before you can record, using the TLMER

menu.
You may have to reset the clock and other features if a power

outage Lastsfor more than 3 seconds.

CLOCKMENU

AUTOCLOCKSET(ON):[]
MANUALCLOCKSET :N

Pro. numberkeys

OUrT:exit

Ifyou usethe Manua[option.The AUTO CLOCK SET mode wiLLbe
turnedto OFF

How to Set C!.ock

I. PressMENU to seeMain Menu.

2, PressI to see clockoptions.

3. Press2 to adjustyour options.

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

5. PressENTER to move to nextoption.

6. PressQUIT/CC to exitthe menu system.

CLOCK MENU

MONTH [] JANUARY
DAY 1 FRI
YEAR 19_e
"riME 12.00 AM

Pressnumbwkeys
thenENTER OUIT: exit

Typical CLOCKMenu wfi

date and Ume settings

PAGE 24 I OPERATION

TheTIMERMenuteLLstheVCRwhentorecorda programon adayandatatimeyou specify.

You canspecifyeightdifferenteventstobe recordedina one-yearperiod.

SpeJkEZ

Press2

TIMER
SETUP

CLOCK
AUDIO

Pressnumberkeys

StartTime of

StopTime of

Frequency PressQUIT/CC

QUIT= exit

Month ofRecordin

Day ofRecording

Channelof

Speed of Recordinc

PROGRAM[]
MONTH:
DAY

START
STOP
CHANNEL:

SPEED :
REPEAT:

(1-8) toselectprogram
ENTERto adjustprogram

[]

t

Timer will be on
when VCR Is off

How to Use Timer

I. ChooseTIMER menu asdescribedin "How to AccessMenus"

on page 9.

2. When the TIMER menu isdispiayedon screen,pressthe
ENTER button to selectthe correctmonth, then pressthe

ENTER buttonagainto move the nextoptionorsetting.

3. When you have enteredallofthe settingsto your
satisfaction,pressQUIT/ECto exitthe menu system.

Note:
Set the VCRin TIMER mode by pressingPOWERto turn off the VER.
The TIMERindicator Lightappearsin the front pane[ of the VEIL

• PROGRAM []

MONTH :
DAY

START

mmm

When highlighted, pressNUMBER(1-8) to
choose program Number.

REPEAT OPTIONS

ONCE-- Records once.
WEEKLY-- Recordsonce each week.

DAILY-- Recordsone time each day,

CHANNEL OPTIONS
To seLect an AUX channel, select the next
highest or towest channel programmed in

the VCRwith the CH (Y/&).

STOP

CHANNEL :

SPEED :
REPEAT:

(1-8) to select program

• ENTER to adjust program

Number

Monday - Friday.

SPEEDOPTIONS (SP or EP)
TheSPmodedetermineshowmuchtapeis

LeftandswitchesspeedfromSPto EP,if
necessary,to complete recordingthe

program.Therewilt besomepictureand
sounddistortionat the pointof the speed

change.

AM/PM OPTIONS

PressI ForAM
Press2 forPM

Youcannotoperatethe VCRmanuallywhileit is

recording.PressingPOWERStopstherecording.

TOErase a Program

1. ChooseTIMERmenuas describedin "How to AccessMenus"
onpageg.

2. PressNUMBER(I-8)to setectdesiredPROGRAMto be erased.

3. Press0 to erasethe program.

4. PressQUIT/EEto exit the menusystem.

PROGRAM []
MON_t 7 JULY

DAY 20 TUE
START 11:16 AM

STOP 11:46 AM
CHANNEL : 2OTV
SPEED : EP

REPEAT: ONCE

(1-8) to select program
TO erase press 10)

Press 0 to erase program

FoLLow

_}._these

steps

The SETUP Menu customizesthe VCR'soperationforyourparticularneeds.

OPERATION I PAGE 25

SETUP MENU

ChooseSETUP Menu as describedin
"How to AccessMenus" on page g.

AUTO PROGRAM FindsaLLactivechannelsand storesthem inthe VCR'smemory foraccessby CH (V/A). Press

I to beginsearch.

CH. ADD/DEL Editsthe channelsfoundby AUTO PROGRAM. Use number keysfollowedby ENTER to selact

the channeito be edited(e.g.,toADD channel3,press3 then ENTER).PressENTER to ADO

or DEL (DeLete) channeLsto create your own Listof favorite channeLs.

SOURCE SeLectsTV,CATV,AUX1, or AUX2 asthe source of the program to watch or record. Choose TV 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 AUX1if you want to see the program from
accesso_j equipment, such as a camcorder,connected to the Audio/Vldeo (A/V) IN jacks on

the VCR rear paneL. Choose AUX2 if you want to see the program from accessonJequipment,

such as a camcorder, connected to the Audio/Video (A/V) IN jacks on the VCRfront paneL.

ON-SCREENDISPLAY SeLectswhether or not you see VCRStatus DispLaysonthe TV.
LANGUAGESELECT SeLectsEngLish,Spanish or Frenchfor VCRmenus and displays on the IV.

AUTO PROGRAM: []
CH. ADD/DEL: []
SOURCE: []

ON-SCREENDISPLAy: []
LANGUAGESELECT: []

Press number keys

QUIT = exit

PAGE 26 I OPERATION

The AUDIO Menu specifies the audio format to be used when recording or pLayinga tape.

Audio menu's PLAYBACKand RECORDoptions are avaltabLeonly with stereo VCRs,)

The AUDIO Menu indicates the audio
format used when recording or playing
a tape. Choose AUDIO Menu as

described in "How to AccessMenus" on

page g.
Press ENTER (and repeat) to choose

items in the menu (some models).

SpeakEZ TurnsSpeakEZON or OFE

A voice teLlsyou how to use the features you select in the menus if SpeakEZis ON. (ON is
recommended.)

PLAYBACK SeLectsHI-FI or NORMALfor tape playback.

HI-FI (High FideLity)provides stereo sound, if present on the tape, to the Leftand right VCR

AUDIO output jacks on the back of the VCR.

NORMALprovides monauraL sound, regardLessof the audio format present on the tape.

RECORD Se|ect the STEREO,MONO,or SAP for recording a program.

STEREOrecords soundfrom the Leftand right audio tracks in stereophonic format.
MONO(MonauraL) recordssound in monauraLformat even if the program is in stereo.

SAPrecords the SecondAudio Program(SAP) track, if present, in addition to the stereo audio
tracks. SAPusua|ty contains audio in another language.

• then ENTER QUIT = exit •

AUDIO MENU

SpeekEZ:ON {ION BOFF

PLAYBACK:HI-FI

RECORD:STEREO

Press number keys

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

OPERATION I PAGE Z7

All-Channel,

Cable1"€

W_k-- Direct £ab_ Or

CableBox

Cable- TV IN OUT

System_ _ (

H CH4 Cab_ Box

Antenfla

),_-

Output

to VCR

ZenithStereoVCR

I CHANNEL13_]4

I 0_'I_ I VCROutput toW

VHF/U HE/DAle/ OUT OUT VCRis onand _//_CR

SeLecting Channels when the VCR is OFF

1. TurnTVon.

2. Select channel you'd like 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 VCRis ON

1. TurnTVandVCRon.

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

disappearsfrom thefrontpanelofthe VCR.

3. Select channel you'd Liketo watch at the 1V. If you have
a cable box, select channel 3 or 4 at the TV.Select cable
box channels at the cable box.

Zenith TV

VHF-UHF

C_E IN

AUDIOVIDEO (Channel3or4when

VIDEO AUDIO

IN IN

Selecting Channels at the VCR when VCRIs ON

1. TurnTVandVCRon.

2. Place VCR inVCR mode by pressingthe TV/VCR buttonon

the remote controlrepeatedlyuntilthe VCR indicator
appearsinthe frontpanelofthe VCR.

3. Select channels 3 or 4 at the TV. If your TV Lsequipped
with A/V input jacks, checkyour TV operating manual to

select A/V source for a better picture.

4. Select the channel you'd Liketo watch at the VCR. If you

have a cablebox,selectchannel3 or4 atthe VCR.
Selectcablebox channelsatthe cablebox.

PAGE 28 I OPERATION

This page describes how to connect a camcorderto your VCR.

FrontPanelof StereoVCR

Mo_

• If • *

A/Vcableis notYovldedwithVCR.

SeLectAUX for Viewing an Audio/Video source Like a

Camcorder

1. With _/and VCRon, p|ace VCR in VCRmode by pressingthe
I_//VCR button on the remote (and repeat) unlit the VCR

indicator Lightappears in the VCR'sfront paneL.

2. SeLectchannel 3 (or 4) on the "iV. Note: If your TV has A/V

jacks, you may get a better picture if you connect your VCR

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

3, At the VCR, Channel DownLowerthan the Lowestchannel (or

Channel Up above the highest) to select "AUX2+.You can aLso
choose the SETUPmenuas described in "How to Access

Menus." on page g.
Press 3 for the SETUPmenu's SOURCEitem.

Press 4 for AUX2, then ENTER.(Press QUIT/CC to exit.)

Items in the Menu

_k Turn off power or unpLugVCR

before making any connections,

SETUP MENU

SOURCE: TUNER (TV)

gAT_x'I BAUXE

Press number keys

then ENTER QUIT = exit

Press 4 to select AUX2

CATV

SOURCE Showsthe program source--W, CATV,or AUXTsetected for the VCRto receive.

TUNER The VCRis using its Tuner to receive programsfrom an antenna or cabLe.

TV SeLectsprogramsfor the VCRfrom a rooftop-type antenna.

CATV SeLectsprogramsfor the VCRfrom CabLeW.

AUXE SeLectsprogramsfor the VCRfrom the rear R-AUDIO-L--VIDEO IN jacks (where you may have connected your

camcorder).

AUX2 SeLectsprogramsfor the VCRfrom the front R-AUDIO-L--VIDEO TNjacks (where you may have connected your

camcorder).

This page explains the basics of playing tapes in your VCR.

Automatic Playback (No Safety Tab)

1. Tape playback begins automatically, if the safety tab has
been removed from the cassette case. Forexample, most
rental movies have no safety tab. Simply insert the

prerecorded VHScassette into the VCR. Power wilt turn on
automatically and playback will begin.

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

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

jacks. Refer to page 7 and 8.

OPERATION I PAGE 29

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power stop/ej_

VCR's Controls

Manual Playback (Has Safety Tab)

1. PressPOWERto turn VCRon.

2. Insert a prerecorded VHS cassette into the VCR.

3. PressPLAYto begin playback.

4. SeLectthe channel 3 or 4 at the 1_/or select the W's AUX

(Auxiliary) 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 tapeis playing,

2. PressSTOP/F2ECTat the VCR until the cassette is eJected.

Note:
ThisVCRrecordsonLyin SPandEPspeeds.YourVCRsetsthe

playbackspeedautomaticaLLyto the speedusedto recordthe

tape,

(Continued on next page)

Cassette _ r_l _,

Safety Tab _ | }

Shown in

VHS Cassette Playback/Record Times

• Cassette

Length I

T-30

TT:°l°2o

T-160

(Standard Play)

30 Minutes

1 Hour
2 Hours

2 Hours,
40 Minutes

Place

SP

LP EP

(Long Play) (Extended Play)

1 Hour 1 Hour,

30 Minutes

2 Hours 3 Hours
4 Hours 6 Hours

5 Hours, 8 Hours

20 Minutes

PAGE 30 I OPERATION

Thispage explainshow to use the remote to playtapeson yourVCR.

Auto/Manua[ TrackingAdjustment

Your VCRadjusts tracking automaticalLywhen you play a tape. If
the tape was recorded on a different VCR, streaks (video noise)

may appear.WhiLethe tapeisplaying,pressAO3 (,ll/l_)to
adjustthetrackingmanuaL[y.

Real-Time Tape Counter
Press ENTERtwice to keepthe tape counter on the TV screen.

Press ENTERrepeatedty to remove all displays. The counter
resets to 0:00:00 when you inserL a cassette or when a tape is
rewound to its beginning.

Pause/Fo_waTd/Reverse SLow-Motion Video
(WhiLein pLaymode) Press PAUSEfor stilLvideo. PressPAUSE

again, and follow on-screen instructions for Forwardor Reverse
slow motion. Press F FWDor REWto contrei siow speed during

stow motion. PressPLAYto resume normaL tape pLaying.

Note: When the reverse slow mode continues for more than 30
seconds, the VCRwilt automatically change to play mode.

Tape Rewind and Fast Forward

(WhiLein Stop mode) Pressand reLeaseREWor F FWD(Fast
Forward), as desired, PressSTOPwhen tape reaches desired

location.

POWER

pLAy--

REW(Rewind) J

PAUSEj

ENTERj

F FWD

(FastForward)

-- STOP

®®®©

--CM SKIP

_AD3UST

(_ill,)

Reverse/Forward Search
(WhiLe in Pray mode) Press and re[ease REWor F FWD,as

desired. Press pLAyto resume normal tape playing,

CM Skip (Commercial Skip)

(Whileinplaymode) PressingCM SKIPon the remoteskips

commercLaLaor other program materiaL, Pressing 1, 2, 3, or 4
times skips 30, 60, gO, or 120 seconds, respectively. CM SKIP

skips a full 120 secondsof commerciaLs in a few seconds, then
resumesnormal pLayback.

Recordingwhat you are watching on TV.

OptionsYou Can Use White Recording

Instant recording tets you record unlit you reach the end of
tape or you pressSTOPto stop recording.

Turn lV and VCRon.

Place VCRin VCRmode by pressingthe TV/VCR
button on the remote repeatedly unU[ the VCR
indicator light appears in the VCRfront panel,

OPERATIOH I PAGE 31

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rec/=tr

Remote'sControls

power sp/ep reczitr stop/eject

B

m

m

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 sourceat the W for a better

picture.

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

cable box output channel (usually 3 or 4) at the
VCR.Select cable box channels at the cable box.

Insert a VHS cassette tape into the VCR.

press SP/EP to select recording speed, if
desired, Recording speed is always SP, unless

you setect EP,

Press REE/ITR untlt recording beglns. REE
indicator light appears in the VCRfront paneL.

Recording continues untit you reach the end of
the tape, or until you pressSTOPto stop

recording.

VCR'sControls

Instant Recording

unUtendoftape)

PAUSE-

_Aomentarilypauses
recording. PressPAUSE

againto resume TecoTdlng.

_OP orSTOP/E3ECT-

Stopsandexitsrecording
mode.

InstantTimerRecording

(Presetrecordingtimes)

STOPor STOP/E3ECT-
Stopsand exits recorc_ng

mode.

PAGE32 I OPERATION

Recording using preset time periods.

Preset Time Periods for ITR Recording.
Note:

Preset recording Ume counts down until the recording time

lS over.

Instant (attended) Timer Recording (ITR) l.ets you record for
a specific preset time period, instead of recording until the

end of tape is reached. For exampl.e, you can record a

30-minute show using the preset time period.

Turn TVand VCR on.

rec/_r

Remote'sControl.s

power sp/ep recMr stop/eject

PLaceVCRin VCRmode by pressing the TV/VCR
button on the remote repeatedLy untiL the VCR

indicator Lightappears in the VCRfront paneL.

Setect channe| 3 or 4 at the W, Ifyou have
connected your VCRto the TV'sA/V input jacks,

select the A/V sourceat the TV for a better

picture.

SeLectthe channel, to be watched and recorded

at the VCR.If you have a cabl.e box, select the
cabLebox output channel (usuaLLy3 or 4) at the

VCR.Selectcablebox channelsatthe cablebox,

Inserta VHS cassettetapeintothe VCR,

PressSP/EPto sel.ectrecoTdingspeed,ifdesired.

Recordingspeed isaLwaysSP,unlessyou seLect
EP.

Note:The SP mode determineshow much tapeis
Leftand switchesspeedfrom SP to EP,if

necessanj,tocompLeterecordingthe program.

TherewiLLbe some pictureand sound distoff,ion

atthe pointofthe speedchange.

PressREC/ITRuntiLrecordingbegins_The RE(:

indicatorLightappearsinthe VCR frontpanel..

Recordingcontinuesuntil.youreachthe end of •

the tape,orunti{you pressSTOPto step

recording.

VCR'sConbob

presses of

_EC/_

'1 (Press)

2

3
4

5 2:00

DJsptay

Current Time

0:30

1:00

_:30

Preset Time For

Reconlin9

UnU[ end oftape

30 ml.nutes

1 hours

1 hour and
30 minutes

2 hours

g 4:00 4 hours

10 Nodispl.ay no'rmaLrecording

m

PressREC/ITRrepeatedlyto selecta p_eset
recordingtime period.Each subsequentpressof
REC/ITRincreasesthe recordingtime by 30
minutesuntiLyou reacha maximum of 4 hours.

Recordingone show white watching another.
Note:

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

recordone show and watch another.

Choosethe show you wish to record using the VCR'schannel

selector. Choosethe show you wish to watch using the W's

channel selector.

OPERATION J PAGE 33

Remote's Controls

TurnW andVCRon.

PlaceVCRin VCRmodebypressingthe TV/VCR
buttononthe remoterepeatedlyuntil,the VCR

indicatorlightappearsinthe VCRfrontpane[.

Select channel 3 or 4 at the TV.If you have
connected your VCRto the TV'sA/V input jacks,
select the A_/source at the TV for a better
picture.

Select the channel to be watched and recorded

D

at.the VCR. ]:fyou 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.

Tnsert a VHS cassette tape into the VCR.

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

EP.

PressREC/ITRuntil recording begins. REC
indicator Ught appears in the VCRfront panel.
Recordingcontinues unU[ you reach the end of

the tape, or until you pressSTOPto stop
recording.

power sp/ep recJitr stop!eJect

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VCR's Controls

OptionsYouCanUseWMte Recording

Instant Rocord|ng

Jnti[ end of tape)

PAUSE-
Momentarily pauses recording. PressPAUSEagain to

resumerecording.
STOPor STOP/E3ECT-

Stops and exits recording mode.

PLaceVCRin TV mode by pressingthe W/VCR
button on remote to turn off VCRindicator tight
in the VCR front panel.

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

Note:

To return to the showyou're recording, select channel 3 or 4
at the TV. PLace_:_eVCRin the VCR modeby pressing the
TV/VCRbutton on the remote to show the VCRindicator

Ught in the VCR'sfront panel.

PAGE 34 I OPERATION

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

SpeakEZ

TIMER
SETUp

CLOCK I
A_mIO

Pressnumber keys

MAIN MENU

Press2

OUIT=ex8

• PROGRAM []

MONTH:
DAY

START
STOP
CHANNEL :
SPEED :
REPEAT:

(1-8) _ sstect program

• ENTER 1o adjust program

TIMER MENU

for Program 1

Timer-controUed recording Letsyou record shows
unattended. Pick a day and time up to one year in advance.
The show may be recorded once or on multiple days. You

can schedule up to eight different events into the PROGRAM
TIMER for recording, as tong as no events overlap in the
same time period.

TurnWand VCRon.

PLaceVCRinVCRmodebypressingthe IV/VCR

buttononthe remoterepeatedlyuntilthe VCR
indicatortight appearsin theVCRfront panel

Selectchannel3 or4 at theIV.

Inserta VHS cassettetapeintotheVCR.

r PROGRAM []

MONTH :
DAY

START

mmm

STOP
CHANNEL :
SPEED :

REPEAT:

(1-8) to select program

• ENTER to adjust program

TIMER MENU

for Program 8

VCR 0perat|on with Timer Off or On

VCR TIMER

POWER STATUS VCR OPERATION

On Off DisablesTimer-controlled

recordingif an event is scheduled
in the Timer. Artother V_.R

operations can he used as
desired.

Off On (or set) EnablesTimer-controlled

recording if an event is scheduled

in the Timer.You cannot operate

the VER manuallywhi[eitisin
TimerSetmode. Ifyou have

scheduledthe Timer,you'llbe
recordingat a Latertime.

Program events to be recordedwith the Timer
by foLlowingthe procedure in the TIMER MENU

section. If you have a cable box, select channel
3 or 4 (ar the VCR) as the channet to be
recorded. Keep your cabLebox on when using

the Timer to record.

Enable the Timer by pressing POWERto turn off
the VER.The TIMER indicatoT light appears in

the VCRfront panel to indicate the VCRis in the

TIMER recording mode.

RecordingWithPLusCodeTNprogramNumbers.

OPERATION I PAGE 35

MIDNIGHT

12:00(_ In the Heat of the _ght
Lana'sinherited homeplaysan

important partin a mob-re[atad
real estatescarn(Part 2of 2)

I Tonight (R) 23624

(6orains)52228

I LaurenHutton and... GabfietLe

Reece.(30 mlns.)989402
(_ ILoveLucy"Drafted"Lucyand

Ethelthink their husbandshavebeen

draf_cl.(30mins.)529044

SampleTVScheduLeShowingVCRPLus+• P[usCodeTM Number

VCR PLUS

VCR+ program:
Ch I_m__pSetup: B

Ch Map Review: []

Pte_l numberkeys

_, QUIT = exit

VCR PLUS MENU

VCR PLus+C_tapesforyou automaticaLLy.SimpLyenterthe

PtusCodeTM number foryourfavoriteshow from the IV list-

ing,and yourVCR does the rest.Itturnson atthe proper
time,selectsthe channelto be recorded,and startsrecord-

ing,You can recorda show once,oron a daiLyor weekly

basis.You can scheduleup to eightdifferentshows inthe

VCR P[us+C3recordingsystem,as Longas no show overlaps

anotherinthe same timeperiod.The C'system provides

cabLe-boxchannelcontrolformost cableboxes,See "Setup
forVCR PLus+C_Recording"

Tumivand VCRon.

PLaceVCR inVCR mode by pressingthe TV/VER

buttonon the remoterepeatedlyuntiltheVCR

indicator[ightappearsintheVCR frontpanel
SeLectchanneL3 or 4 atthe TV.

Inserta VHS cassettetapeintotheVCR.

Program events to be recorded in the VCR
Ptus+C3system by foLLowing the procedure

shown when you pressVCR+ on the remote.

Press 3.

Enter Pluscode

r

from "iV listing
(Use W to erase)

pressnumberkeys
thenENTER OUIT: exit

VCRPlusCodeTM Entry

mmlm

In the Heat of the Night Paid Pro-
Lake Winahatchie (Part 2 gmmmlng

of 2) 52228 44808

Tonight Charllo Rose 16112
73624

L.Hutton i Paid Prog Paid Prog
989402 ! 273353 147599

Love Lucy Love Lacy Paid Prog
529044 813995 770841

Pluscode

Enter PiusCode

VCROperationwithTimer Off or On

VCR

POWER

On

off

TIMER

STATUS

off

On (or set)

Paid Pro-
grarnmlng

51686
FatI_ In

France79082

Paid Prog

886976
Paid Prog

426518

PROGRAM 1
MONTH 7 JULY

DAY 27M ON
START 11:16AM
STOP 11:46AM
CHANNEL:2OTV

SPEED :EP DEp RSF
REPEAT : ONCE

Presenumkerkeys

tkeBENTER QUIT:ex8

TIMER MENU

VCROPERATION

DisabLestimer-contmt[ed
recording if an event is

ScheduLedin the Timer. ALL
other VCRoperations can be

used as desired.
EnabLestimer-controt|ed

recording if an event is
scheduledin the Timer. You

cannot be operate the VCR

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

uLedthe Timer, you'LLbe
recording at a Latertime.

W

EnabLethe VCR PLus+CJtimer by pressingthe
POWERto turn off the VCR. The TIMER indicator

appears in the VCRfront panel to indicate the
VCRis in the timer mode of recording.

PAGE 36 I TROUBLESHOOTING

Somequickandeasytips to fixingprobLemsyourseLf.

Before CalUng for Service

Please refer to this chart before caLlingfor service. First, turn on the TV and VCR.SeLectappropriate input for the TV to
receive the video signal from the VCR. You wiLLprobablyuse the Antenna In connection to the TV. SeLectchannel 3 or 4 at

the TV. PLacethe VCRin the VCR mode by pressingthe TV/VCR button on the remote repeatedly until VCRindicator Light
appearsin the VCRfront paneL.If you have a cable box, turn it on and select channeL3 or 4 at the VCR.

Operating Prob&ems

ObservedCondition ProbableSolution
Nopowerto the VCR. Connectpowercord.

Remotedoesnotfunction. Rep|acewith newbatteries.

No picture appears on TV screen from
any VCRfunction.

VCRfeatures do not function. VCRdoes

not respondto remote functions or VCR
keys.

PossibLe Cause

Power cordis not connected.
Batteries are weak.

You are too far away from the VCR.

Remote may be at an awkward angLe.

Sourcefor TV is not selected property.

W/VCR mode for VCRis set to W.

VCRis Locked up.

Hove dosertothe VCR.

Avoid hoWing the remote at sharp
ang_.

Set INPUT sourceon 1V to Audio/Video
To, or tune TV to Channel 3 or 4, as
appropriate.

Pressthe TV/VCR button on remote

repeatedLyto choose VCR mode. VCR

indicator Ught appearsin VCRfront

)and.

DisconnectVCR power cord for three (3)

minutes. Reset clock and other features
as necessary.

Observed Condition
Tape wiLLnot rewind or fast forward.
Mechanical sound is audlb|e during

pLayback,
Tape playback does not appear on TV

screen.

Video "noise" (ho_zonta[ streaks)
appear during norma| tape pLaying.

VCRStatus DispLayflickers when using

STILL video during tape playback.

Playin 9 Tapes (Ptayback) Problems

Possible Cause Probable Solution
Tape is fuLLyrewoundor is at its end. No action necessary.

Note: This is normal operating sound No action necessary.
from internal mechanisms.

Sourcefor TV is not seLectedproperLy.

TV/VCRmode for VCRis set to TV.

Tape is a rentaLor was recorded on
another VER.

Tape heads are dirty.
Tape tracking needs to be adjusted

whiLein sLow-motion playback.

Set Input sourceon IV to Audio/Video
In, or tune TVto ChanneL 3 or 4, as
appropriate.

Pressthe W/VCR button repeatedly to
choose VCRmode. VCRindicator Light
appearsin VCR front paneL.

Use ADJ (</1_) for manua| tracking
adjustment whiLetape is playing.

CLeanvideo heads,
FromSTILL video mode, enable

sLow-motion pLayback.Use AD3 (</1_)
to adjust tracking for best picture.

Return to PLAYmode, then press
PAUSEfor STILL video.

Some quick and easy tips to fixing problems yourself.

Channel Tuning ProbLems

Observed CondiUon
Some channels are skipped over when

using CH (V/A).

Picture and soundare weak or missing.

PossibLe Cause

Thosechannels were deleted with the
CH. ADD/DEL option.

Antenna or cablesare Loose.
Wrong SOURCEoption is being used.

RecordingProbLems
ObservedCondition PossibLeCause
Camcorderimageis not shown. Camcorderis off.

Camcorderimage via A/V input to VCR

VCRSOURCEis not set to AUX.

is not shownonTVscreen.
Timerrecordingis not possibLe.

TLMERindicatorUghtappearsafterVCR
isturnedoff.

CLockin VCR is not set to correct Ume.

VCRis on which disables timer.

Timer has been programmed

incorrectly.

TIMERindicator Lightdoes not appear
after programmingtimer.

VCRis in Timer Recording mode.

TROUBLESHOOTING I PAGE 37

Probable Solution
Use CH. ADD/DELto restore channels.

See SETUPMenuon page 25 for details.
Tighten connections or replace cabLe.

TryaLLSOURCEoptions. SeeSETUP
menu on page 25 for details.

Probable Solution
Turncamcorderon and operate

properLy.
UseCH(V/A) to selectAUXA/V

mputchanneL.
Setclockto correctUme.SeeCLOCK

menuonpage23.
TurnVCRoff to enabletimer. TIMER

indicator Lightappearsin the VCRfront

_anel.

ReprogramTimer.SeeTIMERmenuon
page24.

ReprogramTimerandturn VCRoff to
enabletimer.

Thisis the normalindication that the
VCRis in TIMERmode.

VCR Plus+®C' Recording ProbLems

Observed Condition Possible Cause Probable SoLuUon
VCRrecords program on different chart- Channel Mapping was not performed or Channel map the VCRfor your area.

ne[ than channeL specified, is incorrect. See "Setup for VCRPLus+®C3 Recording"

VCRdoes not control cable box.Recordedwrong channel or no channel

with cab[e box.

section.

Useproper'MFR'numberforcable box.

See"Setupfor VCRPLus+®C3Recording"
section.

CabLeboxis not tuned to channel you
wanted to record.

CabLebox is not turned on.
VCRis not tuned to cable box output

channel 3 or 4.

Tune cable box to channeLyou want to
record. Keep cabLebox turned on.

Turn on cable box and keepit on.
Tune VCRto cable box output channeL.

PAGE 38 I TROUBLESHOOTING

Some quick and easy tips to fixing problems yourseLf.

Stereo Audio Record and/or PLayback Problems

Obsewed Condition
Stereo is not present.

Moisture condensation can occur:

• When the video recorderis movedfrom 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.

VCRAudio_Video Out is not selected

for viewing at the TV.

VCRAUDIO RECORDmode is set to SAP
or MONAURAL.

Probable Solution
No action is possible.
No action is possible.

Make A/V connections. Stereo is
available only via A/V output from

VCR.
Select AUX or A/V source as _/input.

Set VCRAUDIO RECORDmode to
Stereo. See AUDIO Menu on page Z6.

Moisture Condensation

In locations where moisture condensation may occur:

• Keep the power cord plugged into an ACoutlet and

POWEROn. This will help prevent condensation.

• When condensation has occurred, wait a few hoursfor the
VCRto dnj before usingit.

Magnetic Field from Other Equipment

Keep the VCRand videotapes away from strong magnetic fields, such as those producedby a vacuum cleaner, refrigerator, or

air conditioner.

Video Head CLeaning
Your VCRautomatically cleansthe heads as it is used. However, after Longperiods of use, your video heads may become

clogged with accumulated dirt, causing distortion. When this occurs, use a do-it-yourself wet-type head cleaning cassette
available from your Zenith dealer.

Caution:
Do not use a dpj-type head-cleaning system. It may seriously damage the VCRand cassettes used in the VCR.Snow, streaking

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

Cabinet Cleaning
CLeanthe outsidesurfacesofthe VCRwith a soft Lint-freeclothas required.Usecarenot to scratchthe VCRduringcleaning.

GENERAL

HeadSystem
PowerSource

PowerConsumption
nimensions

OperatingTemperature
Operating Humidity

Timer

Weight
TapeSpeed

TapeWidth
Maximum RecordingTime

Rewind Time

TUNER
Antenna

VHFOutput Signal

Channel Coverage

SPECIFICATIONS I PAGE 3g

Fourhead
A£ 120V, fiOHz

Approx,22 Watts

(WxHxD) 430 x 93 x Z78 mm (16,9" x 3,7" x 10,6")

5 °C~35 °C (41 °F_95 °F)
Lessthan 80% RH

12-hour displaytype with AM, PM

Approx.4.1 kg (9 ibs)

(SP) 33.35 mm/sec
(LP) 16.67 mm/sec
(EP) 11.12 mm/sec

12.7 mm

(SP) 2 HOURS (T-IZO)

(EP) 6 HOURS (T-120)

8 HOURS (T-160)

Lessthan70seconds(T-120)

(UHF) 75 ohms

(VHF) 75 ohms

Channel3 or4

(VHF) 2-13

(UHF) 14-69

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

VIDEO
Video Signal System

EIAStandard(525 Lines,60 fields)

NTSCtype colorslgnai

Input

Output

Stgna& to Noise Ratio

1.0 Vp-p 75 ohmsunbalanced

1.0 Vp-p 75 ohmsunbalanced
Morethan43 dB (SPmode)

AUDIO
FMaudio

FrequencyRange
Dynamic Range

Channel Separation

20Hzto20kHz
Morethan83 dB

Mom than55 dB

Conventional audio

Input

Output
S/N Ratio

FrequencyRange

Supplied Accessory

(LINE)

(LINE)-

-6.0dBm morethan47 kohms

-6.0dBm Lessthan1.5kohms

Morethan43 dB (SPmode)
200 Hz _;olOkHz(SPmode)

Hook-upCabLe(VCRto TV)(1)

Batteries(2)
RemoteControl(I)

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* Weightanddimensionsshownareapproximate.

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VIDEOCASSETTERECORDERORPLAYER

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Not Covered

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year from effective warranty date. Such _epLecement parts are warranted for the remaining portion of the original warranty

period,

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