Zenith VRL4110 Operating Manual & Warranty

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Features

• Unified Zenith TVNCR Remote Control SC3720

• Slow Motion

• LED Display

• New Larger Controls

• On-Screen Programming

• 1 Year, 8 Event Timer

• Instant Recording

• 181 Channel Capability

• Auto Channel Search

• Auto Digital Picture Tracking

• Center Load Tape

System

• Quick Start Loading

• Auto Playback

System

• Auto Counter Reset

• Counter Memory

• Index Search System

• HQ Circuitry

VRi 4110

Video Cassette Recorder

Operating Guide and Warranty

Return your Product Registration Card

and your VCR could be Free!

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WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECq'RIC 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 EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to

persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to

alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

Safety Tips

Refer to the "Safety Tips" booklet that came with your product for important safety considerations.

Note to Cable TV System Installer

This reminder is provided to call the cable TV system

installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in par-

ticular, specifies that the cable ground shall be con- nected 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 blade 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 replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug by altering it in any way.

CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE

BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY IN- SERT.

ATTENTION

POUR I_VITER LES CHOCS I_LECTRIQUES, IN-

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

REGULATORY INFORMATION

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful inter- ference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the in- structions, may cause harmful interference to radio com- mtmications. However, 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 turn- ing the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the fol- lowing 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.

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General Information

Introduction

Welcome into the family of Zenith Video Recorder owners. This guide provides instructions on how to operate your new VCR. It is supplemented by a booklet containing Safety Tips. We urge you to read these publications careful- ly so that you will receive full enjoyment from your new Zenith VCR for many years to come.

Zenith Electronics Corporation Customer Service Department

1900 N. Austin Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60639-5079

Telephone: (312) 745-5152 Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Central Time

Your new Zenith VCR has been designed and built to give you the very best in quality, features and performance. There are approximately 75 regional Zenith distributors and thousands of distr_utor-approved Zenith video recorder ser- vice centers throughout the U.S. and Canada who can attend promptly and effectively to ordinaryservice needs.

If you should have an unusual performance or service problem that cannot be satisfactorily resolved by your distributor- approved Zenith video recorder service center, contact the regional Zenith distributor in your area, or write or call:

Send the model number, serial number, and date of pur- chase or original installation, with a full explanation of the problem and the service history. We will welcome the op- portunity to look into your specific question or problem and to be of assistance in resolving it promptly.

The model and serial numbers of your new VCR are lo- cated on the VCR cabinet. For your future convenience and protection, we suggest that you record these numbers here:

Model No.

Installation Considerations

Before you install your VCR...

Ventilation - Proper ventilation keeps your

Serial No.

VCR running cool. Air circulates through per- forations 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 operate on normal household current, 120 volt

60 Hertz AC. Do not attempt to operate it on

DC current. Power Cord - Your VCR power cord has a

polarized plug as required by Underwriters' Laboratories. It has one regular blade and one

wide blade and fits only one way into a standard electrical outlet. If the blades will not enter

either way, your outlet is very old and non-stand-

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

an "unswitched" AC 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 Zenith approved and recommended acces- sory units with your Zenith video recorder to avoid potential hazards.

• Save the shipping carton and packing material. They will come in handy if you ever have to ship your video recorder. For maximum protection, re-pack the video recorder as it was originally shipped from the factory.

ard. A new outlet should be installed by a qualified electrician.

Safe Operation - Your VCR is manufactured

_lk nd tested with your safety in mind. However,

unusual stress caused by dropping or mishan- dling, exposure to flood, fire, rain or moisture,

or accidental 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 before using it again.

Please read and observe each safety point in the "Safety Tips" folder when installing and using your VCR.

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

condensation 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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Specifications

These specifications are subject to change without notice. Weight and dimensions are ap- proximate.

Power Requirements Operating Voltage

120 V, 60 Hz

Power Consumption

19W

Environmental Conditions Operating Temperature

41" F to 95° F (5°C to 35°C) Relative Humidity 5% to 80%

Storage Temperature

-4°to + 140° (-20°C to + 60°C) Relative Humidity 5% to 80%

Physical Characteristics Dimensions (W x H x D)

14.2 x 3.5 x 13.4 Inches (360 x 88 x 340 mm)

Weight

9.7 Ibs (4.4 kg)

Video System

Format

VHS 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) Cassette

Signal

NTSC color/EIA monochrome (525 lines/50 fields)

Input

1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, negative sync

Output

1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, negative sync

Signal to Noise ratio

_>43dB (SP speed)

Signal Processing

HQ enhancement circuitry

Audio Systems Monaural

1 Channel standard VHS

Frequency Response

70 to 10,000 Hz

Signal to Noise Ratio

_>40dB (SP speed)

Input

Output

Minus 8 dB into

_>47,000 ohms

< 1,000 ohms

Recording System

Type

Rotary Helical Scan

Heads

4 Heads, Double Azimuth (Slant Design)

Speeds

SP- 1 5/16 IPS (33.34 mm/sec) LP- 21/32 IPS (16.67 mm/sec) EP- 7/16 IPS (11.12 mm/sec

Maximum Time

SP- 2 Hours 40 Minutes ('r-160 tapes) LP- 5 hours 20 minutes (T-160 tapes) EP- 8 hours (%160 tapes)

Tuning System Type

50 --800 MHz Frequency Synthesized

VHF Channels

2to 13

UHF Channels

14 to69

CATV Channels

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

Input

1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced

Output

1o0Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced

Audio Signals

Monaural (Frequency Modualted)

Timer Program Capacity

1 Year/8 Events

Power Backup

30 seconds

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'Fable of Contents

Note: This is a task oriented operating guide and is broken down into the steps one would ordinarily fol- low in using this VCR; VCR/Remote controls, Installation, VCR Setup, Playing Tapes, Recording Tapes, etc.

Safety Warnings

Regulatory Information

.................. Inside front Cover

Electrical Shock Warnings

.................. Inside front Cover

General Information

Introduction ...................... i

Installation Considerations ......... i

Specifications

VCR Specifications Listing ........ ii

1 VCR Front Panel

Controls Description and Use ..... 1-1

2 VCR Back Panel

Connections Description and Use 2-1 Audio/Video Cable Connections

Jacks ......................... 2-1

Antenna Connection Jacks ....... 2-1

Channel 3-4 Switch .............. 2-1

3 VCR Remote Control

Controls Description and Use ..... 3-1

Installing Batteries .............. 3-2

4 VCR Installation

Unpack the VCR and Accessories 4-1

System Connections

Basic First Time Connections VCR,

Antenna, Cable Box and TV Set 4-1

Replacing an old VCR with a Zenith

VCR ........................ 4-1

New VCR Owner Connections .... 4-1

VCR Front and Back Panel

Connection Options ........... 4-2

Cable (CATV) Connections ...... 4-3

System Diagram ................. 4-3

5 VCR Setup

Enter information that prepares your

VCR to receive programs that are broadcast inyour local area and

specifying VHF/UHF type antenna(s) or Cable service

(CATV) ..................... 5-1

On-Screen Menu System ......... 5-1

Setting the Clock ................ 5-2

Receiving TV Programs VHF/UHF

or Cable TV Service ............. 5-2

Channel Search ................. 5-2

Channel Save/Skip ............... 5-2

VCR Function On-Screen Display 5-3

Power Failures ............. 5-3, 11-2

Error Messages ................. 5-3

6 Playback

(Playing Tapes)

Playing Tapes ................... 6-1

Stop Playing Tapes .............. 6-1

Loading and Ejecting Tapes ...... 6-1

Additional Playback Features ..... 6-2

Still/Slow Motion/Pause .......... 6-2

Rewind/Fast Forward ............ 6-2

Reverse/Forward Search ......... 6-2

Tracking Adjustment Auto/Manual 6-2

Real Time Tape Counter .... 6-2, 10-1

Index Search (See Section 10) Automatic Counter Resetting 6-2, 10-1

Elapsed Time Display ....... 6-2, 10-1

Counter Memory ........... 6-2, 10-1

7 Recording Tapes

Recording ...................... %1

Additional Recording

Features ..................... 7-2

8 Instant Timer

Recording

(Instructions for recording what you

are currently viewing on your TV.)

Instant Timer Recording ......... 8-1

Notes .......................... 8-2

9 Timer Recording

(Instructions for recording TV

programs while you are away.)

Timer Recording ................ 9-1

Additional Timer Recording ...... 9-2

10 Additional Operations

Recording Speed Selection ...... 10-1

Real Time Tape Counter ........ 10-1

Automatic Counter Reset ....... 10-1

Counter Memory ............... 10-1

Index Search ................... 10-2

11 Service Information

(VCR Operating Difficulties)

Before Calling for Service ....... 11-1

Problem/Resolution Chart ..... 11-1, 2

Maintenance .................. 11-2

12 Accessories

.............................. 12-1

13 Product Registration Card

Receive Current Product Info .... 13-1

14 Your Zenith Warranty

.............................. 14-1

Index of Features

1Year, 8 Event Timer ........... 9-1

181 Channel Capability ........... ii

Auto Channel Search ............ 5-1

Auto Counter Reset .............. 6-2

Auto Digital Picture Tracking ..... 6-2

Auto Playback System ........... 6-1

Center Load Tape System ........ 1-1

Counter Memory ........... 6-2, 10-2

HQ Circuitry .................... ii

Index Search System ............ 10-2

Instant Recording ............... 8-1

LED Display ............... 1-1, 3-1

New Larger Controls ............ 1-1

On-Screen Programming ......... 5-1

Slow Motion .................... 6-2

Unified TV/VCR SC3720 Remote

Control ....... 3-1, 6-1, 7-1, 8-1, 9-1

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VCR Front Panel Controls

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1. POWER -- Press to turn VCR on or off. Red

light will be on while VCR is on.

2. STOP/EJECT -- Press once to stop tape play- ing, p_'ess again to eject tape.

3. CASSETTE LOADING COMPARTMENT

DOOR -- Insert your VHS cassette tape into com-

partment until VCR loads tape.

4. REC/ITR -- Press and hold until REC lights in the message center to make an instant recording of what you see on your TV screen.

5. SP/LP/EP -- Press to change tape recording speed. SP is Standard Play, LP is Long Play and EP is Extended Play.

6. CHANNEL UP -- Press once to move channel number to the next set higher channel.

7. CHANNEL DOWN -- Press once to move chan-

nel number to next set lower channel.

8. TMR -- This symbol will light when VCR is in Timer Mode.

9. PM -- Symbol tells you current time is PM.

10. AM -- Symbol tells you current time is AM.

11. CLOCK -- Remains on whether VCR is

operating or not. If a power failure occurs the

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clock will reset to -:- - . A power failure will also erase any timed program information; the

same will happen if you disconnect the power cord.

12. REC -- This symbol lights when the VCR is

recording.

13. VCR -- This symbol lights when the VCR

mode has been selected by means of the

TV/VCR key on the remote control or by playing

a tape.

14 CASSETTE LOADED VCR SYMBOL A

cassette tape is loaded and ready for operation in the cassette loading compartment.

15. MESSAGE CENTER -- Information will be

displayed in the Message Center detailing the VCR current operational mode.

16. F FWD -- Press to fast forward a tape in the

VCR.

17. REW -- Press to rewind a tape in the VCR.

18. PLAY -- Press to play a tape in the VCR.

19. VHS -- You must only use cassette tapes

with the VHS logo on them.

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VCR Back Panel Connection Jacks

VHFAJHF/GA_/

The OUT jacks will be used to send the VCR sig-

nals out to other sources. The IN jacks will be

used to bring signals into the VCR. (See Installa-

tion.)

1. ANT IN -- Connect your existing antenna or

CATV cable to this jack.

2. ANT OUT -- Connect RF cable supplied with this VCR from this jack to Antenna In on TV set.

3. Ch 3-4 -- Set this switch to send the VCR sig-

nal to your TV set. The TV will receive the signal from your VCR over this channel. Your TV set's

channel and this VCR switch must both be set to the same number; either 3 or 4 to view what is being recorded or played back..

4. AUDIO -- Use these jacks for improving the audio and video signal performance of the VCR by, for example, connecting to a stereo system or to the input jacks on a stereo TV. They are also used to connect other units such as a video camera, camcorder, Stereo Hi-Fi or another VCR for dubbing purposes. These other sources are accessed by switching the VCR source to AUX mode. See Section 5 VCR Setup.

5. VIDEO OUT -- Connection for sending the VCR signal to another source.

VIDEO IN -- Connection jack for a video camera or other source.

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Remote Control

Control Keys on the Zenith SC3720 Dual Function Remote Control

and VCR with the remote control will allow you to operate each unit individually. Some of the ad- vanced features on your TV cannot be accessed

with the SC3720. Use the remote control provided with your TV for these advanced fea-

tures.

1.TV - Will light momentarily when mode is

switched to operate TV or when you press a key on the remote while in the TV Mode.

2. VCR -- Will light momentarily when mode is switched to operate VCR or when you press a key

on the remote while in the VCR Mode.

3. MODE -- Press to switch control between TV and VCR.

4. OFF/ON -- Turns VCR or TV off or on when in that particular mode.

5. MENU -- Press (while in VCR mode) to place Main Menu (VCR Features) on TV screen.

6. SOURCE -- A function key for your TV, refer to TV operating guide.

7. FLASHBK -- A function key for your TV, refer to TV operating guide.

8. QUIT -- Press to exit main menus.

9. CHANNEL -- Press Up arrow to go to next higher channel, press Down arrow to go to next

lower channel.

10. VOLUME -- For Zenith TVs press Up arrow

to increase volume level, press Down arrow to

decrease volume.

Your Zenith SC3720 remote control operates

your VCR by means of an Infra-Red (IR) Signal. It must be aimed at the VCR to function and

when controlling the VCR, the VCR light will

come on each time a key is pressed. Operate Zenith TVs with the SC3720 Remote

This remote can also operate your Zenith Infra-

Red (IR) controlled TV. Switching between TV

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11. MUTE -- For Zenith TVs press to turn the

sound coming from your TV off, press again to re- store the sound.

12. SEARCH -- Use to advance or rewind a

recorded tape to an indexed position.

13. PAUSE -- Press to momentarily cease VCR

record functions or to obtain a still picture while playing a tape.

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Remote Control

14. TVNCR -- A change key. Press to change be-

tween TV and VCR tuners to show broadcast programs on the TV screen.

15. F FWD -- Press to advance tape.

16. STOP -- Press to stop playing or recording a tape.

17. PlAY -- Press to begin playing a tape.

18. REWIND -- Press to rewind tape.

19. RECORD -- Press and hold down until REC

lights in VCR message center to start recording on a tape.

20. MEMORY -- Use with the tape counter to ac- cess locations on recorded tapes.

21. AM/PM -- Use to enter AM or PM where re- quired.

22. TIMER -- Press when all program recording information has been entered. This will turn off

the VCR until the program time arrives. Press again to release VCR from Timer Mode. Note: Once the VCR is in the Timer Mode the TIMER key must be pressed to release the VCR

from Timer Mode.

23. ENTER -- Press to set entered information.

24. Numbers 0 through 9-- Use these keys to

choose information where applicable. These keys are also used for direct channel access.

25. SELECT -- Use this key to choose informa-

tion in the menus and sub-menus, where re- quired.

26. ADJ -- Press to choose information where ap- plicable; also used to manually adjust the tracking.

Remote Control Battery Compartment

1. &

1. Open battery compartment on the back of the remote control by using your fingernail to squeeze the tab lock open.

2. Lift compartment door out and install batteries. Install two (2) high quality new alkaline AAA

size batteries in the VCR remote control.

Note the positive and negative positions for plac- ing the batteries in the remote control. Once

fresh batteries are installed into the remote con- trol it is ready for use.

3. Replace compartment door on remote control.

Notes:

• Be careful not to place heavy objects on top of

the remote control buttons. Prolonged acciden- tal operation of the remote control will shorten battery life.

• If you do not use the remote control for a month

or more, remove the batteries. Battery leakage can cause damage to the remote control.

• Zenith is not responsible for damage caused by such battery leakage.

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Installation

Unpack The VCR and All Accessories

(VCR, remote control and hookup cable. If any parts are missing notify your nearest Zenith Dealer.)

Disconnect antenna from your TV or other units. Position

VCR in desired location away from any interfering wiring. Turn the VCR around so you

are looking at the back side and locate the connections panel.

Note: It is important to place the VCR where you plan on using it. After setting the Clock

and completing the Channel Search, if you disconnect the VCR power cord all programmed information will be erased. (This will also occur if there is a power failure.)

Antenna Connections

Connect the antenna to the VCR and the VCR to the TV.

If you have CATV (Cable TV) use the connections detailed on

page 4-3.

Notes:

1. If you are replacing an ex- isting VCR, disconnect your old VCR and connect the new VCR in the same

way.

2. If this is your first VCR in- stallation refer to Connec-

tions 4-2 for hookup

procedures.

3. For basic first-time con-

nections, proceed as shown in Diagram A.

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Diagram A is designed to help

you connect your VCR to your

antenna and TV set.

Step 1.

Connect your antenna cable to

your VCR using the VCR ANT

IN jack located on the back

pane] of the VCR as shown. (If

this is not how your antenna

cable looks you may need addi- tional adapters to complete

these connections. Refer to page 4-2 for connecting your

VCR).

Step 2.

Connect the hookup cable sup- plied with your VCR to the VCR ANT OUT jack. Connect the other end to the ANT IN

jack on the TV set.

Step 3.

Slide the CH3-4 switch so it is in the CH 3 position; this sends

the VCR signal to the TV set over channel 3. (If CH 3 will not work, slide the switch to

CH 4.)

Diagram A. VCR Back Panel Cable Connections

Step 2 Hookup

Cable

[_ Step 3 CH3-4

rr Switch

OUT" CH3 CH4

VHFIIJHF_AW

Hookup Cable

p 1 Antenna Cable

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Connections

These illustrations are designed to help you connect your VCR to your antenna and TV set.

Step 1.

Identify your particular anten- na type. Connect your antenna to your VCR using the VCR

ANT IN jack. * Step 2.

Connect the cable supplied with your VCR to the VCR ANT OUT jack. Connect the other end to the ANT iN jack

on the TV set. *

Step 3.

Your VCR is equipped with Audio/Video Input and Output

jacks on the back panel. If you

have Audio/Video input and output jacks on your TV set or Audio input/output jacks on your stereo, you may choose to

make these connections that will improve the Audio/Video

output performance of your VCR. *

* Note: You may need additional adapters to make the connections

shown.

Step 1 Antenna To VCR Connections

VCR BACK PANEL Antenna Cables Inside or Outside

( )ANT[] /

OUT c.s c_{

VHF/UHr/CA1V \

f_ANT "_

I I ----[:I_:I_

I [,..._ _

VHF or UHF

CAW Cable

or Antenna

75 ohm Coaxial Cable

VHF/UHF Splitters

Flat 300 ohm Twin Lead Cable

Step 2 VCR To TV Connections

VCR BACK PANEL

OUT CHacH4

t VHF/UHF Splitters

lot

J- able_]-

75 ohm Coaxial C

Step 3 AudioNideo Connections

VCR BACK PANEL

Lo '.?J

Audio Cables

Y Adapter

I Audio Cable

Y Adapter

Video Cables

Video

SIEREO

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CATV (Cable TV) Converter Box Connections

The connection illustrations shown in Figures 1 and 2 show

the common methods of con- necting your VCR to cable ser- vice and your TV set.

Figure 1.

If your CATV cable connects directly to your TV (with or

without a converter or descrambler box) you may use

the connection method shown. You will not be able to record

an unscrambled (Pay TV) pro- gram with this connection.

Figure 2.

Using this method you should be able to record Pay TV programs with your VCR. You

will only be able to record and view one channel at-a-time

with this connection.

Notes:

For special cable connections please refer to your cable

company's service department or a qualified TV technician.

You may need additional adap- ters to make the connections

shown.

Figure I CATV "Converter After" VCR Connections

VCR BACK PANEL

ANT [_]

OUT CH3C_4

VHF/UHF/CMV

,);.m

CATV Cable

I+

Converter

Figure 2 Cable TV (Pay TV) To Converter Box To VCR To TV Set Connections

VCR BACK PANEL

Box

System Diagram

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"ill"

Antenna or Cable

_Camc°rder_:djoO AudiOln__<

ANT

OUT

Optional [

Cable

Box

OUT

VCR

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VCR Menu Settings

On-Screen Menus

This VCR is controlled by an on-screen menu programming system.

There are 5 VCR Feature menus which you choose using the remote control. These menus

are then shown on your TV screen. Each menu and sub-menu asks you to either make a choice or enter information. Some on-screen menus

have only three screens, like the CLOCK SET menu, others require more information that has to be entered or chosen on several screens.

Remote Control MENU Key

(Access to your Menu System)

The MENU key on your remote control is the ac-

cess to the on-screen menu system. Turn on your TV set. Turn on the VCR; switch the remote control to

VCR mode. (When you press any key the VCR LED will light.) Tune the TV to channel 3. Make sure the switch on the back of the VCR is set to

Ch-3. Note: If you chose Channel 4 to send your

VCR signals to the 'IN set then tune the 'IN to

Channel 4. Whichever decision you made, the Channel 3-4 Switch on the back of the VCR must

be set and the TV tuned to the same channel.

Press MENU on the remote control; the Main Menu appears on the TV Screen. These are the VCR Features. Once the VCR Features are set up they control the VCR. To choose a feature press the number key on the remote control that corresponds to the number of the menu item. For example, press 1 to bring up the CLOCK SET menu, press 2 to bring up PROGRAM

RECORD etc. For the menu system to be accurately functioning

the clock must be set to the correct time.

Note: If you program the VCR with information and then disconnect the power cord from your

wall socket some of that information will be lost.

If a power failure occurs the result is the same as if you disconnected the power cord.

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Main On-Screen Menu (VCR Features)

(Use

2-Press ENTER key

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VCR

Press numbe

1 Clock Set 2 Program Record 3 Program

4 Tuning Features

-> 1-Enter program date Example:03/08

(Use ADJUST to erase)

2-Press ENTER ke_, ,_

ram 1 to record

Month 3/Day 8

Start 1:_ AM/Stop 2.'(15AM

Aux input/Speed SP

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.-> 1-Press SELECT key to

see next program or Press 'O' key to erase this program ._

Tuning Features

number key 1-Tuning Band 2-Auto Channel Search

3-Channel Save/Skip

4-Source Select

To quit press QUIT key

VCR Setup

-->Press number key

1-On-Screen Display

To quit press QUIT key

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VCR Menu Settings

Set the Current Time

Set the clock on the front of the VCR in the mes- sage center. Use the VCR remote control to show the on-screen display on your TV screen.

1. Press MENU on the remote control. The Main

Menu (VCR Features) appears on your TV

screen.

2. Press I on the remote control. This will bring you to sub-menu DATE SET.

Set the Month The first two numbers would be the month. Enter the month by number; use the numbered keys on

the remote control. For example April, the 4th month of the year,

would be entered as 04, December the 12th month of the year would be entered as 12. If you

make an obvious mistake the on-screen display will show a ? where the correct number should

be. Press ADJ to erase errors. Programming Tip: If you are having difficulties

press QUIT, then re-enter the Main Menu by pressing MENU on the remote control to start over.

Set the Date The next two numbers would be the date. For ex-

ample 03 would be the 3rd day of November. The last 2 numbers are the year. For example, 1994

would be entered as 94.

Set the Time

Enter the hours, then the minutes then press AM/PM on the remote control to choose AM or

PM. For example 9:35 in the morning would be entered as 09 35 AM.

Receiving VHF/UHF TV Programs or Cable

TV Service

Select Channel 3 on your TV to receive televised

programs from the VCR Tuner. Press MENU on the remote control to bring up

the Main Menu (VCR Features) on the TV screen.

Press 4 to choose TUNING FEATURES. Press 1- Tuning Band. The on-screen menu for

TUNING BAND appears.

Press ADJ to choose TV if you only receive UHF/VHF CHANNELS. Choose CATV if you

have cable service.

Press SELECT to move to sub-menu AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH.

VCR Tuner Channel Search

Press ADJ to begin the VCR automatic channel search program. The VCR searches for the avail-

able channels you receive in your local broadcast area. When the search program is complete the channels that were found will be indicated as

CHANNELS FOUND and be followed by the

number of channels that were found. For ex- ample, CHANNELS FOUND 14.

The VCR has automatically programmed itself to receive those channels. Press QUIT on the

remote control; the first channel program will ap-

pear on your TV screen. Note: Make sure you have chosen ON from the

VCR On-Screen Display sub-menu so that the channel number will appear momentarily in the

upper right hand corner of the TV screen each time you change channels.

As you press CHANNEL UP or DOWN each channel the VCR has found will be shown on the TV screen and the channel number will also be

shown in the VCR message center. Some Channels may be too weak to send a picture

(adequate viewing signal) to the VCR. To eliminate these channels in the channel memory sequence that the VCR has tuned, write

down the numbers of these "weak" channels and

proceed as follows.

Channel Save/Skip

1. Press MENU on the remote control.

2. Choose main menu item 4-TUNING FEA- TURES.

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3. Choose CHANNEL SAVE/SKIP. Each chan- nel the VCR has found will come up in numerical sequence. As you press CHANNEL up choose

SKIPPED to delete any weaker channels as desired. Choose SAVED to keep the channels with an adequate signal. Repeat this procedure to eliminate any other weak channels. For example,

if Channel 27 comes in but is too weak for view- ing, press ADJ so the word SKIPPED appears

next to the weak channel's number. Press QUIT on the remote control when finished

with the Channel SAVE/SKIP procedure. Now when you press the CHANNEL UP/DOWN keys only strong signal channels will be tuned in and weak ones skipped.

Choosing Channels

The remote control must be set to the VCR

mode to choose channels on the VCR. You can choose a channel by using either the CHANNEL

UP/DOWN buttons on the VCR or the remote control, or by using the numbered keys on the

remote control to choose the channel number directly (32 for example) and pressing ENTER to

switch the VCR Tuner to receive that channel. The channel number will be shown in the upper

right hand corner of the VCR on-screen display

which will appear momentarily on your TV

screen each time you change channels or initiate a VCR operation.

VCR Function On-Screen Display

The on-screen display shows the channel you

chose using the VCR tuner, and also the function the VCR is performing, PLAY, RECORD, STOP, etc., will be displayed on the TV screen

for a short time.

Typical VCR Status On-Screen Display STOP-- Indicates the VCR is in the Stop Mode.

SP -- Indicates tape speed is set for Standard Play.

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VCR CH 11 -- Indicates VCR mode is active and

the VCR Tuner is set to Channel 11.

15 Mon -- The date the VCR is set at. 7:17 AM -- The time the VCR is set at.

1:35:45 -- Tape position indicator is at 1 hour, 35

minutes and 45 seconds.

Power Failures

Occasionally a power failure occurs. The result is that all the information programmed into the VCR has to be re-entered. If you were away when this occurred and notice that the clock time

is missing and -:.... appears, then there was an in-

terruption in electrical service to your VCR.

Error Messages

As you use the menu system, if a problem or con- flict occurs the menu system alerts you with an

error message on the TV screen, like "No Cas- sette." For example, if you entered all the infor- mation for a timed recording and pressed the

TIMER key to set the VCR into TIMER Mode

andno tapewasloadedintothetapeloadingcom- partment, then that error message would appear

on your TV screen.

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ENTER.) Switch the remote control to VCR mode.

Insert a VHS cassette tape into the VCR loading com- partment; this turns on the power and the tape will automatically begin playing if the cassette safety tab has been removed, or press PLAY on the VCR or the remote control to start playing the tape.

To stop playing the tape press STOP/EJECT on the VCR or STOP on the remote control. Press

STOP/EJECT on the VCR again to eject the tape. Note: The symbols shown on this illustration in the

VCR message center will only appear while the VCR is performing those functions. However, the clock will remain on while power is supplied to the VCR.

Automatic Reset-The counter resets when you insert a tape and when a tape is rewound to its beginning.

Display Elapsed Time- Press ENTER on the remote control; press it again to leave the tape counter display

on the TV screen.

To Remove Counter Display-Press ENTER on the

remote control.

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Press PAUSE while playing a tape for Still Video. For Slow Motion, press PAUSE again; follow the on-screen instructions. Press PLAY to resume tape playing.

Tape Rewind/Fast Forward

In the Stop mode, press and release REW or FFWD to rewind or fast forward the video cassette tape.

Reverse/Forward Search

In the Play mode, press and release REW or FFWD to search the video tape recording. If you hold down the REW or FFWD key the VCR will go into Jet Search, faster tape scanning.

C. Press PLAY to continue watching the tape.

D. Tracking Adjustment Auto/Manual

Your Zenith VCR automatically adjusts for optimum tracking every time you play a tape. If however, the tape was recorded on a different VCR, streaks may appear. While the tape is playing press and hold down one of the ADd keys to manually adjust the tracking.

Real Time Tape Counter

The real time tape counter shows you the amount of

time that has elapsed from the start of the recording,

or playback, in actual hours, minutes and seconds.

(1:35:28 = 1 hour, 35 minutes and 28 seconds).

Counter Memory-Press MEMORY on the remote con-

trol, follow the on-screen instructions.

Index Search-(See Additional Operations)

Note: Press ENTER two times to leave the tape counter display on

the TV screen in each mode; STOP, RECORD, PLAY etc.

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ENTER.) *See Footnote at the bottom of page 6-1.

2. Change the remote control to VCR Mode.

3. Insert a VHS tape into the VCR tape loading compart-

ment; this turns on the power automatically. Make sure the cassette safety tab is intact.

4. Tune the VCR to the channel you wish to record. Note: For recording CATV (cable) broadcasts the cable box must be on and tuned to the channel you wish to record. The recording speed will be SP (Standard Play); to select a different speed press the SP/LP/EP button to enter the speed selection sequence. (See Additional Operations for recording speed chart.)

5. Press and hold REC/ITR on the VCR or RECORD on the remote control until the REC symbol appears in

the VCR message center.

6. Press PAUSE on the remote control to momentarily cease recording, the REC symbol will begin flashing,

press PAUSE again to resume recording.

7. To stop recording, press PAUSE on the remote control then STOP/EJECT on the VCR or STOP on the

remote control. (Pressing STOP/EJECT on the VCR again will eject the tape.)

8. If desired, press REW on the VCR or remote control

to reset the tape to the beginning of the recording, this readies the tape for playback.

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Press and hold down REC/ITR until REC lights in the VCR message center. The VCR will continue record-

ing until you press PAUSE or STOP; if you press STOP the VCR will turn off. If you wish to specify a length of time to record see item A. Instant Timer Recording page 8-1.

Recording one TV Program While Watching Another

While recording press TV/VCR on the remote control to turn off the VCR indicator in the VCR message center. Then tune the TV to the desired channel. (To return to VCR tuning press TV/VCR again, the VCR indicator will light again.)*

C. Edit During Recording

Press PAUSE at any time to stop recording momentari- ly. The REC symbol in the VCR message center will begin flashing. Press PAUSE again to resume record- ing. (Using the Pause mode, while recording, instead of the Stop mode will eliminate video "noise" between recorded segments when the tape is played back.)

D. Recording Speed

Repeated presses of the SP/LP/EP button will change

the recording tape speed either before or during the recording setup process. (See Additional Operations, for Tape Recording Speed Chart.)

*Cable TV companies that supply subscribers with a converter/descrambler box use a wide diversity of antenna, VCR, cable/converter box to TV connections. Please refer to your cable company's service department for their options available for recording/watch- ing the same program.

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Press and hold down REC/ITR one time until the REC symbol lights to enter the VCR into Record mode. Each time you press REC/ITR thereafter chooses the amount of recording time in 30 minute intervals. Each press extends the recording time 30 minutes. (If you do

not press REC/ITR more than once Record mode will continue until the end of the tape.)

REC/ITR Button Recording Time

2 Presses 30 Minutes, 3 Presses 1 Hour, 4 Presses 1 Hour 30 Minutes, 5 Presses 2 Hours, 6 Presses 2 Hours 30 Minutes, etc. up to a maximum of 4 hours. The time you choose will be displayed in the VCR clock area and will count down until recording time is over.

B. Recording One TV Program While Watching Another

Press TV/VCR on the remote control to turn off the VCR indicator in the VCR message center. Then tune

the TV to the desired channel.

Press TV/VCR again to return to VCR tuning, the VCR indicator will light again. (See CATV note page 7-1.)

C. Recording Speed Multiple presses of the SP/LP/EP

button will change the recording tape speed either

before or during the instant recording setup procedure. (See Additional Operations, for Tape Recording

Speed Chart.)

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Change the remote control to VCR mode.

Insert a VHS tape into the VCR tape loading compart- ment. If this is a new tape it will be cued to start at the beginning; if this is a previously recorded tape advance or rewind the tape to the position where you want to begin recording.

Press MENU on the remote control to bring up the Main Menu (VCR Features).

Press 2 to bring up Program Record. Follow the on- screen instructions, and enter the recording informa-

tion for Program 1.

5. Press 3 to bring up Program Review, check for ac-

curacy what you entered for program 1. (See page 9-2.)

Note: The clock must be set to the current time to have the program recorded at the right time.

6. Enter the information for Program 2; if there is one.

Check Program 2 information for accuracy, etc.

7. When programming is complete press QUIT then

TIMER on the remote control to set the VCR in Timer

mode; the VCR will remain off until recording time.

Note: While the VCR is operating in the Timer mode it cannot be turned on or off manually, and other fea- tures available in other modes like, PAUSE and STOP,

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Tuning Band

Channel --will automatically come up if you specified TV in the Tuning Features menu,

Tuning Band submenu.

CATV -- will automatically come up if you specified CATV in the Tuning Features menu, Tuning Band submenu before you entered the Timer program.

Aux Input -- must be specified to record FM radio broadcasts or to use a surveillance camera connected to the VIDEO/AUDIO

input jacks on the back of the VCR.

Recording Speed

SP -- Standard Play is the best for video

reproduction. LP -- Long Play will extend the recording

time available on the tape.

EP -- Extended Play will triple the recording time over Standard Play.

Recording SeleeUon

Once -- will record a broadcast one time.

Weekly -- will record a broadcast one time

each week.

Daily -- will record one broadcast, one time each day, Monday through Friday.

The VCR Timer automatically sorts through the recording information and sets up the broadcasts based on starting times.

Note: If recording times overlap the on- screen menu system alerts you to that fact as

you are programming the VCR for recording.

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Recording Speed Selection

Your video recorder can record in three speeds: Standard Play (SP), Long Play (LP), and Ex- tended Play (EP). SP provides better picture quality. EP provides longer recording time.

How much you can record depends upon the recording speed you select and the video cassette tape length you use. Video cassettes corhe in vary- ing lengths as shown in the table below.

All tapes, regardless of brand name, are desig- nated by the letter "T" and by a two or three digit

number. The letter stands for time and the num- ber represents the amount of time (as expressed

in minutes) available for recording in SP (Stand- ard Play). As indicated in the table below, the total amount of recording time available on any

video cassette is doubled when LP is selected and tripled when EP is selected.

Cassette Record/Play Times Cassette Length

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Play) 30 Minutes

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T-160 2 Hours, 5 Hours,

40 Minutes 20 Minutes

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1 Hour, 30 Minutes

3 Hours 6 Hours 8 Hours

Tape Counter Resets Automatically When a tape isinserted into the VCR the

counter is automatically reset to 0:00:00. Once

the counter is reset, the elapsed time begins from that new position.

To Display Elapsed Time Press RECORD or PLAY. As the tape advances,

the tape counter times precisely in hours, minutes and seconds.

Press ENTER to display the on-screen display,

which includes the real time tape counter. Press ENTER a second time to display counter

time with no on-screen display. Press ENTER a third time to eliminate all dis- plays.

Tape Counter Memory

This feature has two positions; On or Off. This feature enables you to return to a desired point

on a tape. Any point may be selected as your ref- erence by doing the following:

1. Press RECORD or PLAY.

2. Allow the tape to reach the desired point.

3. Press MEMORY on the remote control to

display the following information on the

TV screen.

Real Time Tape Counter Display

The real time tape counter shows you the amount of time which has elapsed from the

point at which the tape was inserted in hours,

minutes and seconds. You can also use the tape counter along with Index Search (described on

the next page) as a guide for locating different

programs on a tape.

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(To remove this display

press the QUIT key)

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Press "0" to zero the counter at that loca-

tion. Press MEMORY to be able to return

Counter Memory is ON

Press MEMORY key to turn Memory off

(To remove this display press the QUIT key)

to that location on the tape. The following display will appear when counter memory

is on.

5. Press QUIT to remove counter display.

To Return to a Desired Point

1. Press STOP.

2. Press REW. The tape will rewind to the selected zero memory position.

Index Search

Index Search works like an electronic bookmark. Each time you start a recording, an index mark is

placed on the control track of the video tape, where it will not interfere with the audio or

video. During Play mode or Stop mode, you can access any one of these marks (up to a total of 99)

either in fast forward or reverse.

To Start Index Search: From the PLAY or STOP mode:

1. Press SEARCH on the remote control. The

following display will appear on the TV

screen:

For Index Search:

Code ....

1-Enter index code

Example: 2/not 02

2-Press F FWD/REW key

(To remove this display press the QUIT key)

2. Press a numbered key that corresponds to the number of index marks to be passed on the way to the Index destination from the

present tape location. (Up to 99 marks can be detected on an individual tape.)

3. Using the remote control press either F FWD or REW briefly. If either key is held down

too long, the fast forward or rewind mode will engage.

The tape advances or rewinds past the number of index marks entered. Playback begins automatically from that mark.

To Stop Index Search Press PLAY or STOP.

NOTE: If the end of the tape is reached during search, the Index mode is cancelled and the tape

rewinds.

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Before Calling for Service

Following are some common problems associated with operating a VCR. Please refer to the following Problem/Resolution Chart before calling for service.

Problem/Resolution Chart

Operating Problems

Observed Condition Possible Cause

No power to the VCR. Power cord not connected. VCR cannot be turned on. TMR indicator is on in VCR message

center; VCR is in Timer Mode.

Remote control does not function. Batteries are weak.

TV not set to channel 3.

No picture appears on TV screen from a channel selected using the VCR

Tuner. VCR symbol is lighted in message center.

Probable Solution Connect power cord.

Press TIMER to release VCR from Timer Mode.

Replace with new batteries. Set TV to channel 3. (Be sure CH3-4

switch on back of VCR is set at CH-3.)

Clock reads -:'- -- There has been a power failure. VCR will have to be reprogrammed. Set

clock to the correct time; redo channel search if necessary.

Playback Problems

Tape will not rewind or fast forward. Tape is fully rewound or fast forwarded. ]No action required.

Note: This is normal operating sound that will come from the internal mechanical mechanisms.

VCR operating sound is audible during operation.

Tape playback picture does not appear on TV screen.

Video "Noise" appears during normal

playback.

TV not set to channel 3. (Be sure the VCR symbol is shown in the VCR

message center.)'

Tracking adjusted automatically.

Set TV to Channel 3, make sure the VCR switch is set to the same channel.

Press "I3/NCFI on the remote control to switch to VCR mode. VCR symbol will be shown in message center.

Adjust tracking manually for tapes that have been recorded on other equipment.

Tape heads are dirty. Clean video heads.

Recording Problems

Observed Condition Possible Cause IProbable Solution

Camcorder image is not shown on TV Source set to TUNER. Set source to Aux. screen.

Camcorder is not recording. Camcoxder is off. Turn camcorder on.

Tape does not run duringrecording. Rl=Cindicator is flashing;VCR is in Press PAUSEto release VCR from

Pause mode. Pause mode.

TV broadcasts cannot be recorded. Source Select is set to Aux. Set source to Tuner. Timer recording is not possible. Clock is not set to correct time. Set clock to correct time.

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Timer recording is not possible.

Timer has not been programmed correctly.

[TMR indicator is not on in VCR

lmessage center.

Repro[gram timer. [

Press TIMER to set VCR into Timer mode.

Some channels are skipped over when scanning channels.

Tuning Problems

Th9se channels are preset to be skipped. Restore channels to channel search

sequence; select SAVED next to channel Skipped/Saved.

Channel cannot be switched. VCR set to Timer Mode. Press TIMER to release VCR from

Timer Mode.

Picture and sound are weak or missing. Antenna cable is loose. Tighten connections or replace cable.

Maintenance

Video Head Cleaning

After long periods of use, the video heads may become clogged with accumulated dirt, causing distor- tion. When this occurs, use do-it-yourself wet head cleaning cassettes available through your Zenith

dealer. Caution: Do not use dry head cleaning systems. They may seriously damage both the video recorder

and cassette. When visual signs appear (snow, streaking in picture and horizontal pulling of picture) in- dicating the need for video head cleaning, please see your Zenith approved service center.

Cabinet Cleaning

The outside surfaces of the video recorder may be cleaned with a soft lint-free cloth as required. Use care not to scratch the VCR message center window during cleaning.

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Your Zenith Warranty

Consumer Protection Plan for Zenith Video Cassette Recorder/Video Player

Welcome into the Zenith family! We believe that you will be pleased with your new Zenith video product. Please read this Consumer Protection Plan carefully. It is a "LIMITED WARRANTY" as defined under Federal Law. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary

from state to state within the U.S.A. Zenith's Responsibility

Service Labor -- During a period of 90 days from ef- fective warranty date, Zenith will pay for service labor by a U.S. or Canadian distributor-approved

Zenith video recorder service center when needed as a result of manufacturing defects. Parts - New or remanufactured replacements for

factory-defective parts will be supplied by a U.S. or Canadian distr_utor-approved Zenith video recorder/ camcorder service center for one year from effective warranty date. Such replacement parts are warranted for the remaining portion of the original warranty period.

Not Covered - This warranty covers manufacturing defects and does not cover installation, adjustment of customer controls in the home, installation or repair of home antenna systems, cable converters or cable company-supplied equipment; it also does not cover damage due to "misuse, abuse, negligence, acts of God or other causes beyond the control of Zenith. Any alteration of the product after manufacture voids this warranty in its entirety.

Owner's Responsibility Effective Warranty Date - Warranty begins on the

date of original consumer installation. For your con-

venience, keep the dealer's dated bill of sale or

delivery ticket as evidence of the purchase date. Operating Guide - Read your operating guide care-

fully so that you will understand the operation of

your video product and how to adjust the customer

controls. Carry-in Service - The video product must be

taken to a U.S. or Canadian distributor-approved Zenith video recorder service center for warranty ser-

vice and must be picked up by the owner. "IN Set Performance - It is the owner's respon-

sibility to maintain the TV receiver with which the video product is used, and the associated antenna sys- tem, in proper operating condition.

Important: Product Registration - Please flUout and mail your Product Registration Card. It is im- perative that Zenith know how to reach you prompt- ly if we should discover a safety problem that could

affect you. Warranty Service -- For warranty service informa-

tion, contact your Zenith dealer preferably, or any U.S. or Canadian distributor-approved Zenith video

recorder service center. Parts and service labor that are Zenith's responsibility (see above) will be

provided without charge. Other service is at the owner's expense. If you have any problem in obtain- ing satisfactory warranty service, write:

Zenith Electronics Corporation Customer Service Department

1900 N. Austin Avenue

Chicago, Illinois 60639-5079 Telephone: (312) 745-5152 Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Central Time

NOTE: Before you ask for Warranty service, check the

Operating Guide section entitled, "SERVICE INFOR-

MATION". It may be possible to avoid a service call.

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VRL 4110 Quick Reference Guide

Quick Play Setup To play a tape follow this sequence.

1. Turn on the TV and tune it to Channel 3.

2. Make sure the slide switch is set to Channel 3 on the back of the VCR.

3. Turn on the VCR, press POWER on the front of the VCR or insert a VHS recorded tape into the VCR tape loading compartment.

4. Press PLAY.

5. When finished watching the tape press STOP/EJECT twice to eject the tape. Pull the tape straight out of the VCR.

6_To return to normal TV viewing turn off the VCR.

Setting The Clock

YCl_ PM

REC TMR

Turn on the TV set and the VCR. Tune the TV to Channel 3.

Change the remote control to VCR mode. Press MENU on the remote control to bring up

the Main Menu (VCR Features) on the TV screen.

Press number 1 to bring up the TIME SET sub- menu. Follow the on-screen instructions and

enter the information for the current time. Enter Month, Date, Year etc. (Day of the week, Mon-

day Tuesday etc., comes on automatically). When finished press QUIT to exit the Time Set Menu.

Recording Tapes

Turn on both the TV set and VCR. (You must have specified either TV or CATV in the Tuning Features submenu, see Installation Section.)

Insert a videotape cassette into the cassette load- ing compartment. (Make sure the safety tab on the video cassette is intact.)

Select Channel 3 on the TV set. Use the VCR

Tuner to select the channel you wish to record.

When the TV program comes on you wish to record simply press and hold RECORD on the

remote control or REC/ITR on the VCR until the REC symbol lights in the VCR message center.

Select the recording speed by pressing SP/LP/EP repeatedly until the appropriate recording speed appears in the VCR message center. You can

record a program from 30 minutes up to 4 hours

by pressing REC/ITR to

choose the time. Note: For

recording CATV (cable) broadcasts the cable box must be on and tuned to

the same channel you wish to record.

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Recording Using the Timer

(Recording while you are away.)

Turn on both the TV set and VCR. (You must

have specified either TV or CATV in the Tuning Features submenu, see Installation Section.)

Insert a VHS video cassette tape into the cassette loading compartment on the front of the VCR. Make sure the safety tab on the video cassette is

intact.

Select Channel 3 on the TV set. Change the remote control to VCR mode.

Press MENU on the remote control to choose the Main Menu (VCR FEATURES). Select 2-PROGRAM RECORD.

Enter the required information using the remote control. Date of the Program. Start Time and Stop Time. Choose the Channel. Choose the Recording Speed. Choose the number of times you want to record this program, Once, Weekly (1 time each week) or Daily (the same time each day Monday through Friday).

When finished programming the Timer, press TIMER once to turn off the VCR and set it into TIMER RECORDING mode.

Note: The VCR cannot be turned on while it is in the TIMER mode. If you want to use the VCR

before your recorded program broadcast time, press TIMER on the remote control to release

the VCR from the TIMER mode. Once the

TIMER is activated TMR will appear in the VCR message center.

When the program comes on that you wish to record you can also watch it, press TV/VCR once

on the remote control then turn on the TV set

and tune it to channel 3.

Note: For recording CATV (cable) broadcasts

the cable box must be on and tuned to the same channel you wish to record.

When the timed program is finished press TIMER then the VCR will be released from the Timer mode.

Recording with a Camcorder

Turn on the TV set and the VCR.

Press MENU on the remote control to choose the Main Menu (VCR FEATURES).

Choose 4-TUNING FEATURES; press the num- ber 4 key. This brings up the TUNING FEA-

TURES submenu.

Press number 4 to choose SOURCE SELECT.

Press ADJ to place the arrow next to the word AUX. Camcorders use the AUX inputs. (When

finished recording you will reset the arrow so it points to TUNER).

Connect the camcorder cables into the VIDEO IN, AUDIO IN jacks on the back of the VCR. Insert a VHS cassette into the VCR cassette loading compartment. Make sure the safety tab is

intact.

Turn on the camcorder and start recording.

(Refer to camcorder operating guide for informa- tion about camcorder particulars.) To stop recording momentarily, press PAUSE on the remote control. When finished recording press

STOP on the remote control or the VCR. To eject the tape press STOP/EJECT on the VCR

twice. When you are finished with the camcorder, the

VCR source select option will have to be switched back to TUNER.

Press MENU on the remote control. Press 4 to choose TUNING FEATURES. Press number 4 to choose SOURCE SELECT.

When that sub-menu comes up on the TV screen press ADd to place the arrow so it is next to the word TUNER; this resets the VCR back to nor- mal VCR mode.

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