Zenith VR4135, VR4185, VR42235HF, VR4235HF Operating Manual And Warranty

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VR,4235HF

• MTS Hi-Fi Stereo

P_yP_x_rd

p. 11-I

• Bilingual (English-
Spanish)

On-Screen Display

p. 4-3

• Mural-Brand

== :: Remote Conltols _,

p. 3-I

• Slow Motion
StJl_ause
p. 7-2

• Message Center
Display
p. 1-1

• Index Search
p. 11-1

• On-Screen

Programming

p. 4-1

• On-So'sen Display

p. 5-1

• 1 Year, 8 Event Timer
p. 9-1, 10-2

• Instant Reco_'ding
p. 8-1, 11-1

• 18! Channel
Capability

• Auto Channel Search
p. 4-2

• Auto Digital
Picture Tracking
p. 7-2

• Quick Start Loading

p. 7-1

• Auto Head Cleaner

p. 14-3

• Auto Playback
System

p. 7-1

• Auto Counter Reset

p. 7-1

• Counter Memory
p. 7-1

• Auto Daylight
Savings Adjust
p. 13.1

• VCR Rashback
p. 3-7

• HQ Circuitry
Note: Features vary
between models;
some features listed

• may not be available

on your VCR.

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Video Cassette Recorder

Operating Guide and Warranty

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WARNING:

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TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT

REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE

PARTS INSIDE. REFER TO QUALIFIED SERVICE

PERSONNEL ..............

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT E.XPOSE
THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral
I_. gle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulat6d

"dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of

sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of €lectric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to

alert the user tothe presence of important operating andmaintenance
(scribing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

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Safety Tips

Refer to the "Safety Tips" booklet that came with your

product for knportant safety considerations.

Note to Cable TV System Installer

This reminder is provided to call the cable TV system in-
staller's attention to Article 820--40 of the NEC that pro-
vides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular,
specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the
grounding system of the building, as close to the point of
the cable entry as practical.

Power-Cord Polarization

This product is equipped with a polarized alternating-
current line plug (a plug having one bhde wider than the
other.) This plug will fit into the power outlet only one
way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert
the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the
plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to re-.
place your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety pur-
pose of the polarized plug by altering it in any way.

CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE

BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

ATTENTION

POUR I_VITER LES CHOCS ]_LECTKIQLTES,INTRO-

DUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE
DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA
PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU'AU FOND.

of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide

reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses

and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not in-
stalled and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. How-
ever, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception,

which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interfer-
ence 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 receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

CAUTION: Do not attempt to modify this product in any

way without written authorization from Zenith Electronics
Corporation. Unauthorized modification could void the
user's authority to operate this product.

This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of

the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

"Cet appareii num_rique de la class b respecte routes les

exigences du R_gulament sur le materiel brouillieur du

Canada."

REGULATORY INFORMATION

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with

the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15

Copyright e Zenith Electronics Corporation 1995 vc=_.'_r_:

CONTENTS

Ill General Information

Introduction.
Installation Considerations.

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1 Installation/Step A

VCR Setup Checklist.

"_: Connectionswithantennaor a cablebox.

Audio/Video and Accessoriesconnections.
FrontAudio/Video InJacks
Ch3-4 Switch.

2 VCR Message Center/Front Controls
VCR Message Center. Overview of VCR buttons.

VCR Accessories.

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3 Remote Control

Overview of remote keys. Install_ng Batteries; read-
ies remote to operate VCR etc.

Simple instructions for using remote.

4 VCR Features Setup/Step B

Personalize VCR On-screen Menus before playing
or recording tapes.

5 VCR/TV Displays
VCR On-Screen Display.

VCR Message Center Displays.

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6 Watching 1V

Overview of three tuning options.
Antenna In TV Connections.
Audio/Video In TV Connections.

TV Tuning, VCRTuning,'Cable BoxTuning.

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7 Playing Tapes

Playing pre-recorded tapes.

Cassette Play/Record Times Chart.

Playing Tapes Options.

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8 Instant Recording
Recording what you see on your TV screen (VCR

turnedon.)

9 Timer Recording
Recording while you are away (VCR turned off.)

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10 Instant/Timer Recording

with a Cable. Box

Recording Cable TV (C/_,TV) subscriber program-

....ming that requires a cable/convener box.- • .......

Timer Recording broad._asts with a cable box.

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11 VCR Plus Recording VR4185

Recording broadcast programming using the VCR

Plus feature with Cable Box control.

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12 VCR Plus Setup VR4185/Step C

VCR must be set up before yo_ can record VCR
Plus program ming. ""_

Channel Mapping Instructions.

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13 Additional Information

Index Search.
Real-Time Tape Counter/Memory.

Special Menu.
Auto Clock Set.

Auto Daylight Savings Adjust.
Audio Record Mode.
Audio Playback Mode.
Aux Channel.

(Audio/Video Connections-- use to enhance

audio/video performance from your VCR.)

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14 Service Information

Operating Difficulties.
Problem Resolution Chart.

Video heads and cabinet cleaning.

15 Specifications

VCR Features Chart.

Your Sears Warranty

Warranty coverage for your VCR.
This product is exclusive to and warranted solely

by Sears. Refer to back cover for specific warranty
information.

Notes: All VCR features, graphics and identifica-

tion labeling are subject to change without prior no-

tice.

Features vary between models----not all features

listed may be available for your particular VCR.

Check VCR Features Chart.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Congratulations on buying the _ Video Cassette Recorder (VCR). For you convenience,
please read these simple Instructlons before operatlng your VCR.

NOTES:

_ ._, * ..- This Video Cassette Recorder is compatible with any video cassette bearing the mark _]_. .... - -

• _ is designed to expand yoU opportunities for in-home TV viewing and not for any usage which might violate copy-
right laws.

• ]_1_,, The Video Cassette Recorder (VCR) with this marking incorporates _ high_l_ality picture technology and
is compatible with _ Video Cassette Recorders bearing the _ mark.

Installation Considerations

Before you install your VCR...

Ventilation -- Proper ventilation keeps your

VCR running cool. Air circulates through perfora-
tion.s in the back and bottom of the cabinet. Do

not block these vents or you will shorten the life
of your VCR.

Power Source -- Your VCR is designed to oper-
ate on normal household current, 120 volt 60
Her'z AC. Do not attempt to operate it on DC

current.

Power Cord Q Your VCR power cord has a po-

_k ariz.ed plug as required by Underwriters' Labora-

tories. It has one regular blade and one wide
blade and fits only one way into a standard electri-
cal outlet. If the blades will not enter either way,

your outlet is very old and non-standard. A new outlet should
be installed by a qualified electrician.

Safe Operation -- Your VCR is manufactured

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and tested with your safety in mind. However,

unusual stress caused by dropping or mishan-
dling, exposure to flood, fire, rain or moisture,
or aceidentai spilling of liquids into the VCR,

can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. If this
happens, have your VCR checked by a service technician be-
fore using it again.

Please read and observe each safety point in the "Safety

Tips" folder when installing and using your VCR.

• Plugging in Your VCR -- Be sure to plug your VCR mt_

an "_tched" A_ power source. The "switched" AC
outlets found on some video equipment will not continue
supplying power to the VCR once the equipment is turned

off. If the power to the VCR is interrupted for an extended
time, you will have to reset the clock in the VCR.

• Keep the video recorder and video cassette away from

strong magnetic fields.

• Use only approved and recommended accessory units
with your video recorder to avoid potential hazards.

• Save the shipping carton and packing material. The)"will
come in handy if you ever have to ship your video re-
corder. For maximum protection, re-pack the video re-

corder as it was ori_nally shipped from the factory.

Moisture condensation is apt to occur under the following

conditions:

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

warm place.

• Under extremely humid conditions.

In locations where moisture condensation may occur:

• Keep the power cord plugged into an AC outlet and the
POWER switch set to ON. This will help prevent con-
densation from occurring.

• When condensation has occurred, it will not evaporate
quickly once the power is switched on. Wait a few hours

for the video recorder to become dry before using the
video recorder.

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INSTALLATION

VCR Setup Checklist

Step A Connect Cables to System Components

["7 1. Makeequipment connectionsto VCR, (see _e fol!owingpages in this section.)
['7 2. Plug all system components into householdcurrent(120V AC-Line Outlet).

Remove shipping plug fromfrontahdio/video jacks.

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Step B PersonalizeOn-Screen Menus

Set up VCR Features for yourparticular system, (see section 4-VCR Features Setup.)
[--] 1. (Optional) Specify Spafiish for On-Screen Menus.
[--'] 2. Set the VCR Clock.
["7 3. PerformAuto Channel Search.

[-"] 4. (Optional) Specify, ADD or DEL (Delete) in Channel Scan. -

Step C VCR Plus Setup VR4185
F']I. Set up VCR Plus and Channel Map for your local broadcast area. See section 12-VCR Plus Setup.

Once Steps A, B and C are complete, your VCR is ready to use.

Notes to above steps:

You can change the on-screen menu system, so it appears in Spanish instead of English.

The VCR clock must be set before attempting to record using the VCR timer.

Auto Channel Search registers the channels you receive; numerically. You can then customize your
channel scanning selection with the optional Channel ADD/DELETE Procedure. You can specify if a
particular channel should be omitted or included (added/deleted) when scanning channels.

If you move or change equipment connections to the VCR, redo the channel search.
You must complete the VCR Plus Setup procedure, before you can record using the VCR Plus

feature.
You must channel map for your local broadcast area, or the program you record may be from a

different channel than the one you intended.

Note: If • power failure occurs and lasts for over 15 minutes, you will have to reprogram the VCR features. ]

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Connections

INSTALLATION/Step A

VCR

Back Panel

VIDEO

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L-AUDIO-R

Note: Make sure con-
nector pins fits inside

jack center holes.

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Indoo¢/Outdoor

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ou'r TO I"V

Step 1. Connect your antenna type or CATV cable to VCR ANT IN.
Step 2. Connect Hook-up Cable from VCR OUT TO TV to TV Ant In.
Step 3. Set CH3-4 Switch on VCR back panel to CH3.

Connections with a Cable Box

Back Panel

_ _ ou'r TO 1_

Cable/Converter Box

Back Panel

Step 1. Connect CATV Cable to Cable In.
Step 2. Connect Cable Out to VCR IN FROM ANT.

Step 3. Connect Hook-up Cable from VCR OUT TO TV to TV Ant In.

Step 4. Set CH3-4 Switch on VCR back panel to CH3.

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"i_pical TV

Back Panel

INSTALLATION/Step A

Audio/Video Connections (To TV A/V In Jacks)

VCR

Back Panel

Typical TV

Back Panel

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IN

Note: You must make these additional connections to hear stereo sound while playing a tape
or using the VCR Tuner as the source of the TV picture. See Additional Information.

Step 1. Connect VCR L-AUDIO-R OUT to Audio Right and Left In jacks on the TV or a stereo.

Step 2. Connect VCR VIDEO OUT to the Video In jack on the TV.

Accessories Audio/Video Connections (To VCR A/V In Jacks)

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VCR _,.

Back Panel ,,,.VCR

VIDEO L-AUDIO-R

IN

Accessory

Jack Panel

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Accessory

Components:

Another VCR

Camcorder

Video Camera

Satellite Receiver
Laser Disk Player

Stereo Hi-Fi

Step 1. Connect Audio Right and Left Out Cables from an audio source, such as another VCR, Camcor-

der, Satellite Receiver, Laser Disk Player or Stereo Hi-Fi, to the VCR L-AUDIO-R IN jacks.

Step 2. Connect Video Out from a video source to the VCR VIDEO IN jack.

Note: If you need adapters or additional audio/video cables to make the connections shown in this section,

they can be purchased from your nearest Sears Retail Store or Service Center.

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INSTALLATION/Step A

VCR Front Audio Video (In) Connections

VCR

Front Panel

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Accessory

Jack Panel

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Accessory
Components:

• Another VCR
._.Camcorder

-Video Camera
Satellite Receiver

Laser Disk Player
Stereo Hi-Fi

Use the VCR front L-AUDIO-R/VIDEO (In)jacks for easy connection when using an accessory compo-
nent temporarily. The accessory component, connected to the VCR FRONT L-AUDIO-R/VIDEO (In)

jacks, will override the component connected to the VCR REAR L-AUDIO-R/VIDEO IN jacks.

VCR CH3-4 Switch (Works with TV Ant In Connections Only)

to

h. 3

VCR CH3-4 Switch - This switch sends the signal

produced by the VCR to the TV set over Channel

3. ALL SYSTEM OPERATIONS (VCR Tun-

hag, Playback, Recording, Timer Recording
etc.) WILL HAVE TO BE PERFORMED

WITH THE TV TUNED TO CHANNEL 3. (Be-

fore the TV can receive an image sent from the

VCR, while the VCR is On, the TV must be On

and tuned to Channel 3. TV/VCR Switch set to
VCR, so VCR appears in Message Center.)

VCR

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If Channel 3 does not work, set the Ch3-4 switch
to Ch- 4. ALL SYSTEM OPERATIONS (VCR

Tuning, Playback, Recording, Timer Recording

etc.) WILL THEN HAVE TO BE PER-
FORMED WITH THE TV TUNED TO CHAN-

NEL 4. (Before the TV can receive an image sent

from the VCR, while the VCR is On, the TV must
be On and tuned to Channel 4. TV/VCR Switch set

to VCR, so VCR appears in Message Center.)

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VCR Front Panel

VCR FRONT PANEL CONTROLS

Cassette Loaded in VCR Symbol

Stop/Eject Key
On/Off

Switch

Cassette Loading

Compartment

Appears When Clock Time is AM/PM

Tape Recording/Playing

Ophons

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Front Alternate Input

Audio, Video Jacks

VCR Performing

a Function Symbol

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C_ANNEL

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Channel Up/Down

Selectors

Message Center Window_"_

(Displays and Symbols Depend Timer Mode

on Particular VCR Function) Indicator

Operate your VCR using the" front panel buttons or
the Remote Cor_.ol keys.

VCR Accessories

Hookup Cable

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REMOTE CONTROL MBR3350-02

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Installing Batteries Using Remote Control

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_)nce batteries are in--

stalled, the Remote is
ready to control VCR.

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After installing batteries, the remote

control resets itself to the following
Zenith brand codes: TV=101,

VCR=201 and CABLE=301.

Program.

use a
small blunt

object to
press key
down when

programming

Not used

Sound
Controls

DirectChannel
and

Programming
Entry

ClosedCaptions
ifavailable on

your "IV

LEDs Indlcatlng
Operating Modes

TVNCR/CATV

On/Off

Mode
Selector

Key

VCR
Function

Keys

In Addition to Your VCR,
use Remote Control to

Qperate Other Equipment

I. T6 program Remote to oper-

ate most remote'€ontroUed TVs
and "cable boxes, look up your

units' _and code numbers in Ta-
bles 1 or 3.

Tv Code(s)

CABLE Code(s)

_¢..

2. Press MODE several times to

:choose (light) LED of mode you

desire to teach code to; TV or

CATV.

3. Press PRG for about 5 sec-

onds, with a small blunt object,
until the mode indicator you

chose lights.

4. Key in your unit's brand code.

5. Press ENTER, all indicators
should light briefly; code has

been learned. If not, repeat steps
2 through 5. (Try other codes

for your brand.)

Note: If batteries are removed it

may be necessary to reprogram
the Remote for proper brand
codes for your equipment.

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REMOIE CONTROL MBR3370-OZ

Installing Batteries

¢S ate m-

stalled, the Remote is

ready to control VCR.

Using Remote Control

llelect VCR Mode.

el VCR.

i_midW. ilimal Clide Box.

Afler installing batleries, the remote
control resets itself to the following

Zenith brand codes: "1"V=101,

VCR=201 and CABLE=301.

LEDs Indicating

OperatingModes

Program,
usea _/ I "_."_"_Z

lmaJl blunt (_)_ c_--'C__) I I

obj_:_to _,_ c;-_ _,,_ / I I

press key _--_ "_" "_-'J I I

programm,ng _ _ I

Direct Channel I 03 I

and

your i v M/

TV/VCR/CATV

On/Off

Mode
Selector

Key

VCR
Function

Keys

In Addition to Your VCR,
use Remote Control to

OPerate Other Equipment

1. T'o program Remote to oper-

_ :'-'ate most remote Controlled TVs

and cable boxes, look up your
units' brand code numbers in Ta-
bles 1 or 3.

TV Code(s)

CABLE Code(s)

2, Press MODE several times to

choose (light) LED of mode you

desire to teach code to; TV or

CATV.

3. Press PRG for about 5 sec-
onds, with a small blunt object,

until the mode indicator you

chose lights.

4. Key in your unit's brand code.

5. Press ENTER, all indicators
should light briefly; code has
been learned. If not, repeat steps
2 through 5. (Try other codes
for your brand.)

Note: If,batteries are removed it

may be necessary to reprogram
the Remote for proper brand

codes for your equipment.

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MBR3350-02, MBR3370-02 "FV,VCR AND C,ABLE DECODER OPERATING CODES BY BRAND NAME

Table 1. TV Codes by Brand Table 1. TV Codes by Brand Table 3. Cable Decoder
TV Brand Name Codes

Admiral 116, 121
Akai 104

Amark 103, 146

AOC 104

Bell & Howell 121

Bmksonic _.:._ . 131,136 .......

Candle 139 .,
Centurion 119

Citizen 139
Contec :141 •

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Coronado 103

Crown 103
Curtis Mathes 116, 119, 121

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Daewoo J149

IDaytron il 19

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iEmerson 124, 131,136, • .

103, 104, 123,

J 145

Fisher 109, 118

iFunai TV/VCR 154

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General 116, 106, 107,
Electdc 114, 117

iGoldstar i119, 103, 104,
t 1147

IGoldstar "I'V/VCR 1153

Hitachi 1102,103, 129

J.C. Penney !117,119t104'110, 114,
JVC ',125, 132

KMC 1103

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KTV 103,
LodQenet 121

Locjik 121
L.XI 133,

Magnavox 112,

Majestic

Marantz
Megatron

Memorex
MGNMitsubishi

MontgomeryWard

NEC
Panasonic

iPhilco

Philips

104

137
103, 113,

117, 119, 127,

128, 139

121

104, 120

146
121
120, 104, 119,

130

,133, 103, 104,

105, 113, 114,

119, 121,130
104,119

,107, 106

103, 104,

113, 139

112,113

112,"

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TV Brand Name Codes
Pioneer
Por'dand

)roscan

Quasar 107
RCA 104,126

Realistic - 123, 124 : - -

Sampo

Samsung 103, 119,

Sanyo 108, 109,

Scott

Sears 108,109,

111,118,

137, 103,

122,

Sharp

Signature 2000

135
103
116
106,
116,

105,

119
134,

141
118,

119
103,

110,
134

133,
105,

103,
113,
121,

139

1151,

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!112,

119,
139

t106

103, 112,
124, 139

103, 121
111,110,
119
101,149
153, 154

104,105,
114,119,
130, 133

Soundesign

Sony 115
Sylvania 113, 117,

127, 128,

Tatung

Teknika 121,

Telerent

Toshiba 134

Yorx

Zenith

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Table 2. Zenith VCR Codes

Zenith VCRs Codes
Zenith 201,224, 225,

229
Zenith Laser Disk 245
Table 3. Cable Decoder

Codes by Brand
Cable Decoder

Brand Name Codes

358
305,331
305,306

302,303,345
307,304,308,

309,310

-Kale Vision 335

_lacom 1314, 321

Allegro
Gemini

General

Instrument

Hamlin

Jerrold

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Codes by Brand

;able Decoder
Irand Name

Macom

Satellite

Mag_vox

NSC

Oak,
Panasonic

)aragon::

Zenith)'

Philips

Codes
322

334
335
3111 332, 342
313, 320

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347, 350, 352, !
354, 355

Pioneer 315 ;
Regency 329 I

Samsung o 335
Scientific _._. 316, 323,336

AtJanta ":

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Sprucer !313

Standard !335

Components

iSTS Satellite 324

Telecaption 4000 !325

ITocom 1317,318
'Toshiba

Satell te

Universal

L

Video Way

Viewstar

Zenith

Zenith Drake
Satellite

Zenith HT-2000
Zenith Satellite

349

354, 355
301,322, 327
312, 330

353
328

Notes: The MBR3350-02 and
MBR3370-02 remotes should oper-
ate most, but not all, brands of IR
(Infra-Red) controlled TVs, cable

boxes and Zenith VCRs listed
above; see Tables 1, 2 and 3.
These remote controls should operate

most of the functions for the brands

listed above. For functions not avail-
able on this remote, use your original

remote control.

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