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VRL4170

Video Cassette Recorder

Operating Guide and 'Warranty

Return your Product RegL_tration Card

and your VCR could be Free'.,

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WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT

REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEAE;LE

PARTS INSIDE. REFER TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.

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

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

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intende,:l to

alert the user to the presence of important operating and

maintenance (servicing) instructions in the lkerature

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 'IV system

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

titular, specifies that the cable ground shall be con-

neeted to the grounding system of the building, as dose
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 PRI_VENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE

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

ATTENTION

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REGULATORY INFOFIMATION

This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B d_gital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harnfftd inter-
ference in a residential inslatLation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency, energy
and, if not installed and used in accordanct: with the in-
structious, may cause harmful interference to radio com-
municatious. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular ktstallation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference, to radio
or television :reception, whiich can be detertained by turn-
hagthe 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 oufltet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is
connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technidan for help.

CAUTION: Do not attempt to modify this product in any
way without written anthorizzttion from Zenith
Electronics Corporation. Un:mthorized modification

could void the user's authority to operate rids product.

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General Information

Introduction

Welcome into the family of Zenith Video Recorder owners.
Tlfis 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.

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

If you should _tve an unusual performance orservice problem
that cannot be ,,_atksfactorilyresolved by your distn'butor-
approved Zenith video recorder service center, contact the
regional Zenith distributor in your area, or write or call:

Installation Considerations

Before you install your VCR...

Ventilation - Proper ventilation keeps your

_k 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

_ perate on normal household current, 120 volt

60 Hertz AC. Do not attempt to operate it on
DC current.

Zenith Electronics Corporation

Customer Service Department
1900 N. Austin Avenue

Chicago, Illinois 60639-5079

Telephone: (3E_) 745-5152

Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Central Time

Power Cord -- Your VCR power cord has a

polarized plug as required by Underwriters'

_ aboratories. 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 ksvery old and non-stand-

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

Safe Operation - Your VCR is manufactured

and tested with your safety in mind. However,

unusual stress caused by dropping or mishan-

dliug, exposure to flood, t'a'e, rain or moisture,

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 welcx3me the op-
portunity to look into your spedfic 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 exmvenience and
protection, we suggest that you record these numbers here:

Model No.

Serial No.

• Plugging in Your VCR -- Be sure to plug ]tourVCR into

an "unswitched" AC power source. The "switched" AC

outlets found on somevideo equipment will notcontinue
supplying power to the VC'R oncethe equi,pment ks
turned off. If the power to the VCR ksinterrupted for an
extended time, you will have to reset the ckw.k in the VCR.

• Keep the video recorder and video cassette away from
strong magnetic fields.

• Use only Zenith approved and recommended accx_-
sory units with your Zenith video recorder to avoid
potential hazards.

• Save the stripping carton mad packing material. They
will come in handy if you emr have to ship your video

recorder. For maximum protection, re-pack the video
recorder as it was originally shipped front the factory.

Moisture condensation is apt to occur under the following
conditions:

or accidental spilling of liquids into the VCR,
can result in tx)tential electrical shock or fire hazards. If this
happens, have your VCR checked by a service technidan
before using it again.

Please read and observe each safety point in the "Safety

Tips" folder when installing and using your VCR.

• 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 phtgged into an AC outlet and

the POWER switch set to ON. This will help prevent
condensation from oc.curri.ag.

• 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

30W

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° Cto + 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

12 Ibs (5.5 kg)

Video System
Format

VHS 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) Cassette

Signal

NTSC color/EIA monochrome (525 lines/60 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)

Connections

Input

Minus 8 dB into _>47,000 ohms

Output

Minus 8 dB into _<1,000 ohms

Recording System
Type

Rotary Helical Scan

Heads

4 Heads Double AzimLr:h (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 Minute_ 0"-160 tapes)
LP- 5 hours 20 minutes (T-160 tapes},
EP- 8 hours (T-160 tapes)

Tuning System
Type

50--800 MHz Frequenc!/Synthesized

VHF Channels

2to 13

UHF Channels

14 to 69

CATV Channels

lto125 (4A, AtoW, W + 1toW +IM, A-5toA-1)

Input

1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms unb_danced

Output

1.0 Vp-p,, 75 ohms unb_Llanced

Audio Signals

Monaural (Frequency' IVlodualted)
Timer
Program Capacity

1 Year/8 Events

Power Backup

10 seconds

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Table 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

Regulator?," 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 Connection Jacks... 2-1

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

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

:3VCR Remote Control

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

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

Multi-brand Codes ............... 3-3

4 VCR Installation

Unpack the VCR and Accessories 4-1

System Connections

]Basic First Time Connections VCR,

Antenna, Cable Box and "IV 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 in your local area and
specifying VHFAJHF type
antenna(s) or Cable service

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

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

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

Receiving TV Programs VHFFLIHF 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, 13-1.

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

VCR Message Center Displays 54,5,6

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, 1.2-1

Index Search (See Section 12)
Automatic Counter Resetting 6-2, 1.2-1

Elapsed Time Display ....... 6-2, 12-1

Counter Memory ........... 6-2, 1.2-1

7 Recording Tapes

Recording ...................... 7-1

Additional Recording

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

8 Instant Timer Recording

Instru,_ ans for recording what you are

currrently viewing on your "IV .... 8-1

9 Timer Recording

Instructions for recording TV

programs while you are away ...9-1

10 VCR Plus Recording

Recording with VCR Pluscodes 10-1, 2

11 VCR Plus Recording

VCR Plus Setup ........ 11-1, 2, 3, 4, 5

12 Aclditional
Operations

Recording Speed Selection, Real

Time Tape Counter, Automatic

Counter Reset, Counter Memory,
Index Search, Blank Search,
Doul_le Speed Playback, VCR

Flashback ................ 12-1, 2, 3

13 Service Information

(VCR Operating Difficulties)

Before Calling for Sen,ice ....... 13-1

Problem/Resolution Chart ..... 13-1, 2

Maintenance .................. 13-2

14 Ac:cessories

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

15 Product Registration

Card

Receive Current Product Info .... 15-1

16 Your Zenith Warranty

............................... 16-1

Ilndex of Features

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

:181Channel 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, 12-2

HQ Circuitry .................... il

Index Search System ............ 12-2

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

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

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

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

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

MBR3429 Multi-Brand

TV/VCR/Cable Box Remote

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

VCR Plus ...... 10-1,, 2, 1.1-1,2, 3, 4, 5

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

light will be on while VCR is on.

2. EJECT - Press once to eject tape.
3, CASSETTE LOADING COMPARTMENT

DOOR -- Insert your VHS cassette tape into the

compartment until VCR loads the tape.

4. PLAY -- Press to play a tape in the VCR.
5, REW -- Press to rewind a tape in the VCR.

6. STOP -- Press to stop playing a tape.

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

8. PAUSE -Press to momentarily cease VCR record-
ing or to obtain astill picture while playing a tape.

9. VIDEO - Front panel alternate video input jack.

10. AUDIO - Front panel alternate audio input jack.

11. VHS Logo - You must only use tapes that

have the VHS symbol on them.

12. AM - Symbol tells you current time is set at AM.

13. PM - Symbol tells you current time is set at PM.

14. CLOCK]MESSAGE CENTER -- Clock

remains on whether VCR is operating or not. If a

power failure occurs the clock will reset to SET

CLOCK. A power failure will also erase some

information; the same will happen if you discon-
nect the power cord.
Message Center - Info:rmation will be displayed
in the message center detailing the VCR's cur-
rent operational mode.

15.CASSETTE LOADED VCR SYMBOL-- A

cassette tape is loaded _md ready for operation in
the cassette loading corapartment.

16. VCR - This symbol lights when the VCR

mode has been selected! by means of the
TV/VCR key on the remote control or bYplaying
a tape.

17. REC ITR -- Press to make an instant record-

ing of what you see on your "IV screen or other
video input.

18. CHANNEL UP -- Pre:;s once to n_tovechannel

number to the next set higher channel.

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

20. CHANNEL DOWN -- Press once to move
channel number to next set lower channel.

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VCR Back Panel Connection Jacks

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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.)

Use these jacks for improving the audio and

video signal performance of the VCR by, for ex-

ample, connecting the VCR 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 changing the VCR source to

AUX mode. (See Section 5 VCR Setup.)

1..Audio

AUDIO OUT- Connection jack used to send the
VCR audio signal to other sources

AUDIO IN - Connection jack that receives the
audio signal of a video camera, camcorder or
other source.

2. Video

VIDEO OUT- Connec,_ion jack for sending the

VCR signal to another source.

VIDEO IN -- Connection jack that receives the
video signal from a video camera, camcorder or

other source.

3. ANT OUT - Connect hookup cable supplied
with this VCR from this jack to Antenna In on
your TV set or other u_Lit,

4. ANT IN - Connect your existing antenna or
CATV cable to this jade.

5. Oh 3-4 - VCR output channel switch. Set this
switch to send the VCR sigaal to your'IV set. Use
channel 3; if3 does not work use channel 4. The TV
will receive the signal from your VCR over this chan-

nel Your TV set's channel and this VC'R switch must
both be set to the same n_aber; either 3 or 4.

VCR Front Panel Alternate Audio]Video Connection Jacks

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6. AUDIO -. Alternate front audio connection

jack that receives the audio signal of a video re-

corder, camcorder or other source.

7. VIDEO -- Alternate from video connection

jack that receives the video signal of a video re-

corder, camcorder or other source.

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Remote Control

Control Keys on the Zenith MBR3429
Multi-Brand Remote Control

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Your Zenith MBR3429 remote control operates

your VCR by means of an Infra-Red (IR) Signal.

It must be aimed at the VCR to function. While
controlling the VCR, the VCR LED (Light Emit-

ting Diode) will light each time a key is pressed.

Operate Other Brand of TVs and Cable Boxes
with the MBR3429Remote

This remote can be taugl_t to operate other Infra-

Red (IR) controlled TVs and Cable Boxes.
Switching between "IV, VCR and CABLE with
the remote control, will allow you to operate each
unit individually. Some oi[ the advanced features
on your TV cannot be accessed with the
MBR3429. Use the remote control provided with

YOUrTV for these advanced features. See the

multi-brand codes listed on page 3-3.

1. CABLE --. Will light momentarily when mode

is switched to operate cable box or when you

press a key on the remote while in the Cable
mode.

2. TV - Will light momentarily when. mode is
switched to operate TV or when you press akey

on the remote while in the TV mode.

3. 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.

4. MODE - Press to switch control between TV,
VCR and CABLE.

5. OFF/ON - Turns VCF:, TV or cable box off or
on when in that particu]tar mode.

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

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

8. FLASHBK - When playing a tape, press to
change image on TV screen to program being
received by VCR tuner.

9. QUIT -- Press to exit main menus or to access
Closed Captions available on some Zenith TVs.

10. CHANNEL -- Press Up arrow to l;o to next
higher channel, press Down arrow to go to next

lower channel.

11. VOLUME -- For Zenith TVs press Up arrow
to increase volume level, press Down arrow to

decrease volume.

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Remote Control

12. MUTE - For a Zenith TV or other brand you

have programmed the remote to operate, press to
turn the sound coming from your TV off, press

again to restore the sound.

13. SEQ -- Some Zenith TVs have audio circuits

that will be operated with this key.

14. SEARCH -- Use to advance or rewind a

recorded tape to an indexed position.

15. TV/VCR -- A change key. Press to change be-

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

16. TIMER - Press when all program recording

information has been entered. This will turn off
the VCR until the program time arrives. (After
the program has been recorded, 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.

17. F FWD-- Press to advance tape.

18. PAUSE - Press to momentarily cease VCR

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

19. PLAY - Press to begin playing a tape.

20. STOP -. Press to stop playing or recording a

tape.

21. REW -- Press to rewind tape.
2:2. RECORD -- Press and hold down until

REC CH and the channel number you are record-

ing appear in the VCR message center to start
recording on a tape.

2!3. MEMORY -- Use with the tape counter to ac-
cess locations on recorded tapes.

24. AM/PM - Use to enter AM or PM where re-
quire&

2!5. LEARN - Other product's codes can be

learned by this remote control; use the numbered

buttons and this key to enter the information

necessary to program the MBR3429 remote to
operate your cable box and TV set.

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26. VCR PLUS -- Press to display the VCR Plus
Code information on the :IV screen.

27. CH MAP - Press to begin Channel Mapping
procedure or to review Channel Mapped data.

28. ENTER - Press to set entered information.

29. Numbers 0 through 9-- Use the,;e keys to
choose information where applicable. These keys
are also used[ for direct channel access.

Remote Control Battery Compartment

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30. SELECT - Use this key to choose information

in the menus and rob-menus, where required.

31. ADd - Press to choose.information where ap-

plicable; also used to manually adjust the tracking.

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 installod 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 button_;. Prolonged[ accidental
operation of the remote control will shorten bat-
tery life.

If you do not use the remote control for a month
or more, remove the batteries. Batter)' leakage
can cause damage to the remote control.

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

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MBR3429 Remote Control Multi-Brand Codes

Introduction

Before using your new remote control, it must be
programmed to recognize the brands of equipment
it will be used to operate. If you are using a Zenith
TV, Zenith VHS/VCR or a Zenith cable-TV
decoder, it has already been programmed for you.
Otherwise, follow the steps below.

NOTE: This remote control can only be used to
operate one VCR, one TV and one cable-TV
decoder at a time. If you program the remote con-
trol to operate a TV that is not a Zenith, it will no
longer operate your Zenith TV.

1. Find the code that corresponds to each
brand and type of equipment you are going
to operate. Refer to Tables 1, and 2.

For example, if you were programming the
remote for use with a Zenith TV, you

would look up "Zenith" in "Table 1.", and
find code "101."

Write the brand codes for your equipment

on the following lines. Keep this operating

guide for future reference.

TV CODE: CABLE CODE:

2. Press MODE repeatedly to select the

desired TV, VCR or CABLE operating
mode for the remote.

3. Press LEARN for about 5 seconds until the

MODE'. indicator lights for the selected
TV, VCR or CABLE mode of operation.

4. Enter the proper brand code number
determined in Step 1.

5. Press LEARN. All three mode indicators
should light briefly, then turn off to indi-

cate the brand code has been programmed.

,6. If all tlhree mode indicators fail to light

briefly, an error has occurred. Repeat
Steps 2-5 to try again.

'7. Repeat Steps 2 - 5 to program the remote

for the other equipment you are using.

NOTE: CABLE mode can be programmed to
operate a second TV or second VCR, if desired.

When batteries are rereoved: It will[ be necessary
to reprogram the proper VCR and cable-TV

decoder codes.

Table 1

Remote Control "iV Codes by Brand

Admiral 116 Mag navox 112 Satn_Jng 13,4
Ad mira/ 121 Magnavczx 113 Slmyo 108
AkaJ 104 Magnavc_x 119 ,Slmyo 109
Ama_ I O3 Magnavox 127 S=myo 118
AOC 104 M,agmz_x 128 ,_',otl 119

Bell & _11 121 MaStic 121 S4_rs 103

Cerdudon 119 k4atantz 104 $4_r$ 108

103 Marantz 120 Sa_ 10_
Curtes M_hes 116 Mernore)_ 121 $4_._ 110
Curtis Ma_hes 119 MGA,/Mit:;ub shi 104 Seqars 111
Curtis Mat hes 121 MGA/Mitsul> shi 119 Se_u_ 118

Da_on 119 MGA,,'M_,.ua_ shi 120 S4_,rs 134
Emerson 103 MGA/M_;ub_shi 130 S_p 103

Emerson 104 Mordgomery W_u'd 103 Sh_np 105
Emerson 123 Montgorrmry Ward 104 Sharp 122
Emerson 124 Mo_gorr_ Ward 105 Sharp 133
ErnemJoct 131 Montgomery W_u'd 113 Sharp 137
E_ 136 Montgo_ery Ward 114 Sony 115

Fisher 109 MontgomePJ Ward 119 _ytvzu',a 112
Fisher 118 Montgon'_)/Ward 121 Syivzu'da 113
GenemJ Electric 106 _Ig_H'j Ward 130 Syk,_zx_z 117

_ E,kN:_ 107 S_h_'da 119

Genera/Elect_ i 14 NEC 104 S_h_nia 127

Gene_ Electric 116 NEC 119 Sy_,'da 128

103 Panasonic 106 Tadur',g 106
104 P_msonic 107 Tek_ika 103

119 Phil¢o 103 Tei_ika 112

Hitachi 102 Phit¢o 104 Te_o'dka 121
Hitachi 103 Philo:> 113 TeJ0nika 124

Hitachi 129 Philips 112 Te_rd 103

JVC 125 Philips 113 Telerent 121
JVC 132 Pioneer 135 Tc_',hib_ 110

d.C. Penney 'tim Podland 103 Toshib_ 111

d.C. Pent'my '110 Qua.saz 106 To_;hiba 134
d.C. _ !114 Oua.s_ 107 YO_X 119
J.C. Pelf'my _ 19 ReaJistk: 105 Zenith 101

KMC _03 Re4dist_c 123
I<TV 1103 FleaJistic 124
K'W 1:04 RCA 104
Lo<_jenet 121 RCA 116
Logik 121 RCA 126
LXI 133 Sampo 119
LXJ 137 Samsung 103
Max:jrt4z_x 103 Sams_ng 119

Table 2 Remote Control Cable Decoder
Codes by Brand

Dra_e Satellite 312 Macom 314 _ic) 313
Dr_e S_ellite 330 Ma¢om 321 Ste.ndatd
Gemini 305 _ S4flell,te 322 Components
Gemini 3,31 )4_gnavox 334 _l'€_; ,S_te|lite 324
GeneraJ Instrument 305 NSC 335 Tek_.aption 4000 325
General In_rument 306 Oak 311 Tocom 317
Hamlin 3t3_ Oak 332 To€ore VlP 318
Ha_[_n 303 Parm.sonic 313 To_hib_ 322
Jerro4d 304 P_ 320 To_l'db_ Salellite 319

Jerrold 307 Pm_Kjon (Zenith) 333 Zen_lh 301
3eno_ 308 Pioneer 315 Zenith 322
Jen'old 3(;_ Regency 3_9 Zenith AV3000 327
Jerroid 310 Samsur_ 335 Zenith S_ellite 312
Kale V_on 3;_ SoentE_c Atlanta 316 Zenith SaXellite 330
Cable Deco<_r Scientific A_tm 323 Zenith Sa.teJlite 328

Brand Name Cc_e Scierdific A,tlZ_lta 336 Zenith La.ser Disk 326

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Installation

Unpack The VCR
and All Accessories

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 some of that

iinformation will be erased.

O'his will also occur if there is

a power failure.)

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
panel 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 ;!.
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 does
not work slide the switch to

CH 4.)

Diagram A. VCR Back Panel Cable Connections

Antenna Connections
Connect the antenna to the

VCR and the VCR to the TV.
]{fyou have CATV (Cable TV)

use the connections detailed on

page 4-3.

Notes:

If you are replacing an exist-
ing VCR, disconnect your

old VCR and connect the
new VCR in the same way.

If this is your first VCR in-

stallation refer to Connec-

tions 4-2 for hookup

procedures.

For basic first-time connec-

tions, proceed as shown in

Diagram A.

Step 2 Hookup

Cable

'D----_CH4 Step 3 CH3-4

CH 3 Switch

Step 1 From

Cable/Decoder Box or

CA-TV Antenna (No

Decoder Box)

Hookup 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
_mdio/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

adapter to make the connections

s!hown.
You will need a "Y" Adapter to

make the connections shown.

75-Ohm Video Cable

Step 1 Antenna To VCR Connections

VCR BACK PANEL Antenna Cables Inside, or Outside

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VH F/UHFiCATV

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CATV Cable

I-_ CH, or' Direct
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Cable Box)

VHF or UHF"

I 75 ohm Coaxial Cable _._

VHF/UHF Splitters

Fiat 300 ohm Twin Lead (,'able

Step 2 VCR To TV Connections

VCR BACK PANEL

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VCR BACK PANEL

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Audio Cables I

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Video

Video Cables

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To select these options use the Tuning Features subtaenu to bring up 4-Source
Select. Choose Aux to use thc Audio/Vidco connection jacks

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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. (Not recommended

for VCR Plus)
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. (Recommended for

VCR Plus) 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.

Note:
For special cable connections

please refer to your cable

company's service department or
a qualified IV' Technician.

"Youmay need additional adap-
ters to make the connections

shown.

System Diagram

Figure 1 CATV "Converter After" VCR Connections

VCR BACK

VHF_,dHF/_TV

PANEL

IN

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OUT

Converter

CATV Cable Box

Note: Select all channels for viewing/recording at the cable box.

Figure 2 Cable TV (Pay TV) To Converter Box To,VCR To TV

Set Connections

CATV Cable

I IN OUT

'-(_)

Converter

Box

Note: Select all channels for viewing/reco_rding at the cable box.

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VCR Menu Settings

C)n-Screen Menus

:['his VCR is controlled by an on-screen menu
programming system.

"]['here 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
raenu, others require more information that has

to be entered or chosen on several screens.

Fiemote 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 TV set then tune the TV 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/date must be set correctly.
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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2 Program Record _
3

4 Tuning Features
5 VCR Setu

To quit press

Date Set

Month-/I)ay-/Year-

-->1-Enter month/day/year
Example: 03/08/93

(Use ADJUST to erase

2-Press ENTER key

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Month -/Day -

--> 1-Enter program date

Example: 03/08

(Use ADJUST to erase)

,_ 2-Press ENTER key

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-_ 1-Pr_s SELECT key to

see next program or

Press 'O' key to

erase this program

Tuning Features •

)Press number key

1-Tuni ng Band
2-Auto Channel Search
3-Channel Save/Skip

4-Source Select

To quit press QUIT key

• VCR Setup

-->Press number key

l-On-Screen Display

To quit :press QUIT key

VCR Menu Settings

:Set the Current Time

:Set the clock on the front of the VCR in the mes-

:;age center. Use the VCR remote control to
place 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

q_e next two numbers would be the date. For ex-
ample 03 would be the 3rd day of November. The

last two 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.

Fleceiving VHF/UHF TV Programs or Cable

1V 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 ADd 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 VCP, searches for the avail-
able channels you receive in your local broadcast
area. When the search t)rogram is cornplete 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's program will

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

As you press CHANNEL Up or Down each chan-
nel the VCR has found 'willbe shown on the TV
screen and the channel :m:tmber 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

I. Press MENU on the renaote control.

2. Choose main menu it,...na4-TUNING FEA-
TURES.

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VCR Menu Settings

3. Choose CHANNEL SAVE/SKIP. Each chan-
nel the VCR tuner has found will come up in

numerical sequence. As you press CHANNEL up
choose SKIP to delete any weaker channels as
desired. Choose SAVE 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 SKIP appears next to
tire 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
using the VCR tuner. Tune channels with a cable
box at the cable box.

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 con-

trol, 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 channeI 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 TV 4-corner VCR status on-screen display

shows the channel you chose using the VCR
tuner, and also the function the VCR is perform-
ing, PLAY, RECORD, STOP, etc., will be dis-

played on the TV screen for a short time.

T3_pical 4-Corner VCR Status On-Screen Display
STOP-- Indicates the VCR is in the Stop Mode.
SP -- Indicates tape speed is set for Standard

Play.

f

STOP VCR CH 11
SP

15 Mon

7:17 AM 1:35:45

J

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 aL

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. "]['heresult 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 date

and time are missing and :SETCLOCK appears,

then there was an interruption in electrical ser-
vice 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 ,;creen, 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

and no tape was loaded :into the tape loading com-

partment, then that error message would appear

on your TV :screen.

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VCR Message Center

Message Center Displays

3Nis display panel enables you to understand

what function the VCR is performing at any time.
Designed to be self-explanatory, these messages

are displayed automatically.

Message Center Video Recorder
:Display Operation

'Tuner Messages

CHANNEL :SET Indicates video recorder has

completed auto channel
search.

HELLO Appears when you turn on

the VCR.

SAVED 3 Indicates channel 3 is saved

in Channel Scan.

SKIPPED 7 Indicates channel 7 is

skipped in Channel Scan.

CHANNEL Indicates VCR tuner is

tuned to a specific channel.

AUX Indicates video recorder is

tuned to receive both video
and audio signals from the
video in and audio in jacks.

Setup Messages

SET CLOCK

Operating Indicators

Indicates clock needs to be
set. NOTE: This message
appears ff power to the

video recorder is interrupted.

Indicates the video recorder
is in the VCR Tuner mode

or a tape is playing in the
VCR.

[-_ Indicates a VHS cassette is

loaded in the video recorder.

The messages in the display may be duplications
of information shown on l:he TV screen. Some

changes will be visible on both the TV screen and
VCR Message Center.

Message Center Video Recorder
Display iOperation

Record Messages

NO CASSETTE Appears when TIMER is

pressed and there is no

VHS cassette in the video

recorder.

NO TAPE TAB

Appears when REC ITR is
pressed and the VHS

cassette inserted in the

video recorder has no safety
tab.

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Message Center Video Recorder

Display Operation

Record Messages (Continued)

REC CH __ Appears when the video

recorder is recording.

"RECORD 0:0(3, Appcarswhen REC ITR is

pressed, prompting you to
select the desired amount of

Instant Recording Ttme with
successive presses of

REC ITR.

Appears when the VCR has
finished all recording

assignments. If necessary,
press TIMER to release

VCR from Timer mode.

Appears when Timer is set

and power is off.

Appears when the video

recorder is placing an index

mark at the beginning of a

recordltlg.

TAPING DONE

TIMER SET

INDEX MARK

Message Center
Display

Playback Messages

PLAY

_LAY X2

AUTO TRACK

STOP

FFWD

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Indicates video recorder is

:,laying a VHS cassette.

ndicates video recorder is

l:,laying a tape at double
rLormal playback speed with

:,icture but without sound.

Indicates the video recorder
_; automatically adjusting

the tracking control.
Indicates the video recorder

i.; in the Stop mode.

Indicates the video recorder
L_in the Fast Forward mode

(without picture or sound).

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VCR Message Center

Message Center Displays (Continued)

Message Center Video Recorder
l)isplay Operation

Playback Messages (Continued)

REW Indicates the video recorder

is in the Rewind mode
without picture or sound.

FWD SEARCH Indicates the video recorder

is in the Forward Visual
Search mode.

REV SEARCH Indicates the video recorder

is in the Reverse Visual
Search mode.

BLNK SEARCH Indicates the video recorder

is in the Blank Search mode.

STILL Indicates the video recorder

is in the Pause mode.

SLOW Indicates video recorder is

playing a cassette in slow
motion.

INDEX Indicates the video recorder

is in the Index Search mode.

Tape Transport Messages

EJECT Indicates VCR is ejecting a

tape.

ERR Indicates the VCR has

detected an error in
accepting a cassette. Take

the VCR to a Zenith
approved service center.

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Turn the TV on and tune it to channel 3.* (If you
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then 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 on the VCR or

the remote control. Press EJECT on the VCR 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.

* Or 4, the same channel that you set with the CH 3-4
switch on the back of the VCR to send the VCR signal
to the TV set.

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Press PAUSE while playing a tape, follow on-screen
instructions. Press PLAY to resume tape playing.

B. 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 ADJ keys to manually adjust the tracking.

E. 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.
(1:3'i:28 = 1 hour, 35 minutes and 28 seconds).

Counter Memory-Press MEMORY on the remote con-
trol, follow the on-screen instructions.

F. 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. (Not
available in all modes.)

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1. Turn the TV on and tune it to channel 3.* (If you
programmed the remote to operate your TV, press 3,
then 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 SP/LP/EP to

enter the speed selection sequence. (See Additional
Operations for recording speed chart.)

5. Press and hold Ri=G ITR on the VCR or RECORD on

the remote control until REC CH and the channel
number you are recording, appear in the VCR message

center.

6. Press PAUSE on the remote control to momentarily cease

recording, REC PAUSE will appear in the VCR message
center, press PAUSE again to resume recording.

7. To stop recording, press PAUSE on the remote control

then STOP on the VCR or STOP on the remote con-
trol. (Pressing EJECT on the VCR will eject the tape.)

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

to rewind the tape to the beginning.

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A. Recording Length of Time.

Press and hold down REC ITR on the VCR or RECORD

on the remote control until REC CH and the channel

number you are recording, appear in the VCR message
center. The VCR will continue recording until you press

PAUSE or STOP. If you press STOP the VCR will turn

off. To specify a length of time to record see item A. Instant

Timer Recording page 8-1.

B. Recording One TV Program While Watching Another

Press TVNCR 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 "D//VCR
again the VCR indicator will light again.*

C. Edit During Recording

Press PAUSE at any time to stop recording momentarily;

REC PAUSE will appear in the VCR message center. Press

PAUSE

again to resume recording. (Using the Pause C(_

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 SL/LP/EP will change the recording
tape speed either before or during the recording setup
process. (See Additional Operations, for Tape Recording
Speed Chart.)

°Cable "IV companies that supply subscribers with a converter/descrambler box use a wide diversity of
antenna, VC'R, cable/converter box to TV connections. Please refer to your cable company's service

department for their options available for recording/watching the same program.

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A. Instant Timer Recording

Press and hold down REC ITR one time until REC CH
and the channel number you are recording, appear in

the VCR message center. Each time you press REC
ITR thereafter chooses the amount of recording time

in 30 minute intervals. Each press extends the record-

ing 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 313Minutes, 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. See CATV note page 7-1.

(To return to VCR tuning, press "rv]vGR again, the VCR

indicator in the VCR message center will light again.)

C, Recording Speed Multiple presses of SP/LP/EP will

change: the recording tape speed either before or

during the instant recording setup procedure. The

selected recording speed will be shown on the TV 4-

Corner On-Screen Display. (See Additional Opera-

tions, for Tape Recording Speed Chart.)

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Note: The clock/date must be set correctly to have the program

recorded at the right time.

1. Turn the TV on and tune to channel 3.* (If you
programmed the remote to operate your TV, press 3,

then 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. 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.

4. 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 information for Program 1; check for accuracy

when complete.

5. Enter the information for Program 2; if there is one.
Check Program 2 information for accuracy, etc. Press 3

to bring up Program Review, if needed, to check for
accuracy what you entered for Programs 1 and 2, etc.

6. When programming is complete press TIMER on the

remote control to set the VCR in Timer mode; TIMER

SET' will appear in the V.CR message center. When

recording assignments have been completed TAPING
DONE will appear in the VCR message center. If neces-
sary, press TIMER to release the VCR from Timer mode.

Note: While the VCR is operating in the Timer mode it cannot

be turned on or off manually, and other features available in
modes like PAUSE and STOP, will not be available.

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Automatic Tape Switching
If you are using Timer Recording to record a

program at SP (Standard Play) speed, and there

i,;not enough tape to complete the recording,
tlne VCR will automatically switch to EP (Ex-
tended Play) speed. There will be some distor-
tiion in pictazre and sound at that point on the
tape. The VCR will switch to EP Speed when
there would be 10 minutes of tape left at SP

speed, giving you 30 minutes of tape left at EP
speed.

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Tuning Band

Channel - will be :;elected automatically if

you specified TV in the Tuning Features,

Tuning Band submenu.
CATV - will be selected automatically if you
specified CATV in the Tuning Features,

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 ba,=k 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 Selection
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 l:iraes overlap, the on-
screen menu system alerts you to that fact as
you are programming the VCR for recording.

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Note: The VCR Plus Setup beginning on page 11-1 must be completed before you
can record using the VCR Plus feature. Make sure all cables are connected
properly and that the date!time in the VCR clock are correct.

1. Get VCR Pluscode number from your local TV guide.

Consult your local TV guide and get the Pluscode number

printed with the broadcast you want to record. If there isn't

any Pluscode number then use regular Timer recording;.

2. Turn on all system components. Turn on VCR, TV,
cable/converter box etc. Tune the TV to Channel 3".

3. Switch remote to VCR mode. Press VC8 PLUS on the
remote control to place Pluscode menu on the TV screen.

4. Enter the VCR Pluscode using the numbers on the remote.
The Pluscode can be up to nine digits. Enter all requested
information for Program 1 and check for accuracy. Press

SELECT to enter information for the next Program'; if

there is one.

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5. Press TIMER to set the VCR into Timer mode. The VCR 4_

will remain off until broadcast time; TIMER SET will ap- (
pear in the VCR message center window.

Note: While the VCR is in Timer mode it cannot be turned _/
on manually and all functions will not be available. (

6. After recording is complete, if necessary, press TIMER to
release the VCR from Timer mode.

Note: A recording/viewing TV option is to use the I'VNCR key on your remote {'5_
control to switch the TV screen image from the picture being received by the
VCR tuner to the picture being received by the TV Tuner, then manually use the

TV tuner to select the channels for viewing. Using this method of watching TV, i:_'_; ,"
you will not interfere with the Timer mode programmed into the VCR. ko_

* Or 4, the :same channel that you set with the 0H3-4 switch on the back of the

VCR to send the VCR signal to the TV set.

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VCR Plus Recording

VCR Plus Description

VCR Plus is a quick method of programming your
VCR to record while you are away. When you enter
the 9 (or less) digit Pluscode the VCR automat-
icallly enters the start time, stop time and selects the
channel number of the broadcast you wish to
re.cord. All you have to do is select the recording

speed and whether you wish to record the broadcast
Once, Daily or Weekly. When the time of the broad-
_LStarrives, the VCR automatically tunes to the
channel of tile broadcast, or tunes the channel on
file cable/converter box (if you have one).

Note: Cable/Converter Box Users

This VCR will control most models made by different

cable/converter box manufacturers. However it may not
control all the models of all the cable/converter box brands

currently available in the marketplace. Also, some older
model cable/converter boxes are manually controlled; they

cannot be controlled by this VCR. Speak with your cable
company about an IR (Infra-red) controlled cable box.

Notes: Users Without a Cable/Converter BoX

If you do not have a cable box, but you subscribe to CATV,
you will still have to program your VCR to receive VCR
Plus listed channels. If you do not do the Channel Map
procedure the broadcast you record may be from a dif-

ferent station than the one you intended.
If you do not have cable you can still use the VCR Plus

feature to record over-the-air programs. If necessary,
channel map for your local broadcast area. If you do not
do the Channel Map procedure the broadcast you record
may be from a different station than the one you intended.

VCRPluscodes
These Pluscodes are printed in your local TV

guide with each program description. This nine
digit (or less) Pluscode number may be included
with each program.

t 7:00pm 7:30pm

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Wilderness 13569 Air War 27689957

Comedy 2468927 Journal 34567821

VCR Plus Recording Notes

Some local TV guides publish program listings
for an entire week. Each 24 hour day and the

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programs to be broadcast ,an that day, are con-
tained in a 24 hour listing. Each program has its
own Pluscode. Use the l?luscode specified for

each program you wish to record, once, daily or

weekly.

Other TV guides publish the daytime programs;
soap operas, serials etc., only on Monday, with

the VCR Pluscodes listed only for that day; the

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and F:riday Plus-

code listings for those programs (since they are
mostly repeats) are omitted to save space. To

record broadcasts with Pluscodes on days other
than Monday use the Daily or Weekly recording

modes to eliminate the pc.ssiblity of receiving an
error message. After the broadcast(s), simply
erase the remaining programming information
from the VCR's memory. Press MENU, Choose 3-
Program Review, Enter 0 to erase programming

information.

Plan Your Recording Times.

Although your VCR can be programmed to

record up to 8 programs; at a time it may be ad-
vantageous not to enter that many programs at

one time.

When you plan your recording week, the record-
ing sequence may call for inserting several dif-
ferent tapes, at different times or on different

days. For example, if you plan on recording a pro-

gram Monday, Wednesday and Friday while you

are away- a soap opera perhaps. But also want to
record a mini-series broadcast on Tuesday and

Thursday 7 to 9pm, you probably would want to

use different tapes for each. In this scenario
record your daytime program Monday. Take out
that tape and insert a different tape for the first
part of the Mini-series recording. Reinsert the

tape with the Monday program and record the ad-
ditional program on Wednesday. Take out that
tape. Reinsert the Mini-series tape to record on

Thursday, and so on. In this way the TV can be

used with the VCR tuner for your viewing alterna-
tives; programs you will watch but do not want to

record.

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VCR Plus Setup

VCR Plus Setup Introduction

"]?heVCR Plus setup is as simple as pressing the
CH MAP key on the remote control and follow-
i:ag the on-screen instructions. However, you
raust perform the preliminary setup and be
prepared to answer or perform the on-screen in-

structions.

Preliminary Setup

Certain VCR options must be selected to allow
the VCR Plus Setup procedure to be performed.

1. The cable/converter box and the location
of the VCR are critical to VCR Plus record-

ing. The VCR has a window through which
the codes are sent to the cable box. This

signal is sent out by the VCR and reflected

off most surfaces in such as way that the
cable box wiI1 receive the signal from many

different angles; the signal will literally fill
the room. For the cable box to receive this

signal, the positions of the VCR and the
cable box are important. No obstructions

should be in the path of the receiving win-

dow on the cable box, or in the path of the
sending window on the VCR. In other

words, do not place any objects in the sig-

nal path of the VCR or cable box, such as
coffee cups, ashtrays, books, etc.(See il-
lustration below.) Note that the cable/con-

verter box is located on the top and at the

front of the VCR. Note that the signal sent
out by the VCR is _,eing reflected off the

reflective surface or wall and bounced back
to the cable/converter box signal receiving

window. Note that the cable box has tuned
to Channel 59.

2. The source select option must be set to
Tuner. Press Menu, choose 4-Tuning Fea-

tures. Press 4-Sourc,_ Select. Press ADJ to
place the arrow next to Tuner. Press QUIT.

3. The Tuning Band selected must be CATV.
Press MENU on the remote control.

Choose 4-Tuning Features. Choose 1-

Tuning Band. Press ADJ to place the arrow

next to CATV. Press QUIT.

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TheVCR's clock date and time must be set

correctly. Press MI'NU, choose 1-Clock

Set, follow the on-screen instructions.
Press QUIT when done.

The VCR, cable/converter box and TV set
must be turned oa. The TV must be set to

Channel 3; set CH 3-4 switch on the back of
the VCR to 3. Note: If you chose to set the

VCR and Cable Box Location/Relationship

Cable Box and Signal Receiver
VCR and Signal Sender Window
Wall or _ny Other Reflective Surface

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CH 3-4 switch on the back of the VCR to 4,
then tune the TV set to Channel 4.

The cable/converter box output wire must
be connected to the VCR ANT IN jack on

the back of the VCR to be able to use the

VCR Plus feature. (See page 4-3, Figure 2.)

VCR Plus Setup

Channel Map Procedure

1,.Press CH MAP

Press CH MAP on the remote control; follow the
on-scl'een instructions, answer the questions and
enter the requested information.

Choose 1- CH Map Setup.

.4mswer question, Do you have a cable box?

If No, proceed to page 11-3 Step 4, Channel Map-

ping.

If Yes, you may have to turn the cable/converter
box on manually when you want to use the VCR
Plus recording feature.

If yes, is cable box connected to VCR "ANT IN"?

As mentioned in Preliminary Setup, the VCR
must be connected to the cable/converter box as

dietailed on page 4-3 Figure 2, to be able to
record premium channels.

2. Enter Your Cable/Converter Box Output
Channel Number

The cable/converter box output channel number is
usually 3 or 4; the number could also be 2, 5, or 6.

Note: This number may be printed on the
c.able/converter box back panel or in the

cable/converter box operating guide. If the num-

ber is not located in either place then call your
(:able company and ask them for "The Cable Box

Output Channel Number."

;3.Enter Your MFR Number

]Enter your "MFR" number from the list on page

:l1-3; the system test is automatically initiated and

the cable box: should then tune to Channel 59 and
Channel 59 should remai_ selected.

If the first number does not work, try the other
"MFR" numbers for your (:able brand in se-
quence; try the next, then the next etc. If none
work try relocating the cable box and VCR to a
different location or relationship. If you have suc-

cessfully placed the components, the cable box
will automatically tune to Channel 59 and Chan-
nel 59 will remain selected.

Note: These MFR numbe rs were determined by
the Gemstar Corporation from tests with most
popular cable boxes and then compiled and
presented in list form for manufacturers who are
employing the VCR Plus technology.

The manufacturer's name could be printed some-
where on your cable/converter box. Lx)cate the
name in the MFR Number List on page 11-3 and
write down the 1 or 2 digit MFR number on a
sheet of paper. Some mmiufacturers :mayhave

more than one number. Write down all the MFR
numbers for' your partkm]tar cable/converter box

manufacturer. One of these MFR numbers may
be accepted to program the VCR to send the sig-
nal that will control your cable box. If your cable
box does not have a manufacturer's name, call
your cable company and ;askfor "the Cable Box

Manufacturer's Name."If none of these numbers
work enter 99 for the MFR number; the VCR
will not control the cable box.

New MFR Numbers

The MFR Number List on page 11-3 is a current
listing of all available MFR numbers to date. If
your cable/converter box does not tune to Chan-
nel 59, perhaps a newly created MFR number
will work that has not yet been published. In this
case try entering all MITI_[numbers starting with
number 1 and continue through MFR number 83
to see if the cable box will tune to Channel 59,

and have Channel 59 remain selected.

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VCR Plus Setup

MFR Number List

Archer
Cabletenna

Cableview
Century

Citizen
Curtis
Diamond
Drake

Eagle
Eastern

General Electric
General Instruments:
GC Electronics :
Gemini

Gerrard
Hamlin
Hitachi

Jerrold

Jerrold Starcom :
IVlacom
Maganavox
IVlatsushita
IVlovietime
NSC
Oak/Oak Sigma :

Panasonic
Philips

Pioneer
Pulser

Quest

RCA
Realistic
Fl:ecoton
Fi;egal
Fi',egency

Rembrandt
SL Marx

1, 29, 42, 44, 76
29
42,44,63
44

30, 42, 44, 52

8, 9, 56, 61

29, 44, 76

37, 67, 71

13, 20, 21, 22, 23, 25, 58, 62
28
57

1, 2, 3, 4, 34, 55, 75, 83
42,44,63
4, 3O

44

14, 15, 28, 41

31, 79, 80

1, 2, 3, 4, 34, 55, 75, 83

1,3,4,55

31, 79, 80

13, 20, 21, 22, 23, 25, 26

16
32, 38, 39, 40, 60
32, 38, 39, 40

10, 11, 12, 13, 46, 47
6, 16, 17

13, 20, 21, 23, 24
5,6,78

42, 44

78

6, 16, 17

44,51,53

44

14, 23, 41
28
29, 32, 42, 44, 60
4, 6, 42, 78

Salora
Samsung

Scientific Atlanta
Sheritech
Signal
Sprucer
Stargate
Starquest
Sylvania

Teknika
Telecaption

Teleview
Texscan
Tocom
Toshiba

Uniden Satellite
Unika
Universal
Videoway
Vid Tech
V'_ter
Viewstar

ZenRh

: 68, 72

: 4, 6, 32, 42, 78
: 8, 9, 56, 61
: 27
: 26
: 6, 16, 17
: 4, 6, 42, 44, 78
: 6
: 19
: 54,74
: 77

: 4, 6, 40, 42, 78
: 18, lC_
: 1, 33, 34, 42, 48, 49, 73

: 36, 66, 70

: 65, 69

: 29, 42, 44, 76
: 42, 43, 44, 52, 63,, 82
: 7, 4,5, 50, 59

: 64
: 64

: 13, 20, 21, 22, 23,,

25, 40, 58, 62

• 7, 73,.45, 50, 59

All other cable/converter boxes use: 99

Note:
If the system test was not successful enter 99 as the MFR
number. If the system test is riot successful then the VCR

cannot control the cable box functions. You will have to
turn on the cable box and tune the channels manually for
each recording.

_l. Channel Mapping

The last step is Channel Mapping. The listed

channel numbers in your TV guide may have to
be mapped to the local cable company's "as-
signed" TV channel numbers for your cable
company's broadcast area. Change each listed
number to your cable company's assigned num-
ber as required.

LISTED TV Channel Numbers

These listed channel numbers used in the VCR

Plus system are ordinarily included in your local
TV guide and may be called VCR Plus Channel
Numbers. You may find them in a separate VCR

Plus section of your local broadcast area's TV
guide

Cable Company ASSIGNED TV Channel Num-

bers

The channel numbers included with your cable

company's program guide are called Assigned
channel numbers. These number are arbitrarily
assigned by your cable company. The "Premium
Channels" like HBO and Cinemax of'Len have

cable company assigned q?'Vchannel :numbers dif-
ferent than 1Lhelocal TV guide's listed TV chan-
nel numbers. For example, Cinemax may be
listed as Channel 45. In the Fort Wayne Indiana

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VCR Plus Setup

Example: Listed/Cable Company Assigned
Numbers

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Listed "IV
Channels

2

3

4

Assigned
Channels

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Before Channel

Mapping

(Enter Cable

Company
Assigned

Channels)

EXAMPLE: Channel Mapping For CINEMAX

Listed TV Assigned
Channels Channels

47

CINEMAX

cable system, to receive Cinemax you would have
to "assign" Channel 16 on the Listed TV Channels
number 45 line. (See examples above.) If several
different cable companies service your local
broadcast area, each cable company's assigned
q,"v"channel numbers may be different for each
cable company. The VCR cannot be programmed
at the factory with the multitude of cable
companys' TV channels for a given local broad-
cast area; you have to determine and enter these
cable company's TV assigned channel numbers
manually during the Channel Mapping Proce-
dure. Use the worksheet provided on the next

page.
This will complete the VCR Plus Setup Proce-

€lure. You are now ready to record programs
using VCR Pluscodes. (See Page 10-1.)

Notes:

If you entered 99 for you_-MFR number you will
have to manually select each channel you wish to

record at the cable box..

If you move to a different location, a different
broadcast area, do the Channel Mapping proce-

dure over.

If you do not do the Channel Map procedure the
broadcast you record may be from a different sta-
tion than the one you intended.

To change Channel Mapping information in the

VCR's memory press OH MAP, select 2-CH Map
Review, make the necessary adjustments.

"To find out which publications in your area carry the

PlusCode '=numbers, please call 1 800-2584-827"

VCR Plus-- and Plus Code are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corp.
VCR Plus-- system ts manufacturecl unOer license from

Gemstar Development Corporation.
VCR Plus+ et Plus Code sont des rnarclues de Gemstar Development Corp.

Le syst_me VCR Plus+ est fabnque'sous licence de

Gemstar Development Corporation..

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VCR Plus Setup

Listed/Cable Company Assigned TV Chan-
nels for Your Local Broadcast Area

On the worksheet below write in (with a pencil)
)'our cable ,company's local broadcast area's as-
signed TV ,channels and the broadcast channels

for reference when performing the channel map
procedure. If necessary, change any of the listed

numbers for the cable networks below to con-
form to your local broadcast area. Use your cable

company's TV guide for reference.

Listed/Cable Company's Assigned Channels Worksheet

Listed TV Channels (printed
in your local TV guide).

Write in broadcast channel

numbers.

Cable Company Assigned
TV Channels in Your Local
Broadcast Area (Write in
both broadcast and CATV

channel numbers).

Over-the-Air Broadcast "IVChannels VHF/UHF
CBS
NBC

ABC

PBS

PBS

(;able Network TV Channels CATV

A & E 39

AMC 35

BRAV 54

CNBC 19
CNN 42

COM 21
C-SPAN

(SATELITE)

DIS 53

DISC 37
ENC 70

ESPN 34

FAM 47

HBO 33
LIFE 46

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!Listed TV Channels (printed Cable Company Assigned

in your TV guide). TV Channel.,; in Your Local

Broadcast Area (Write in
CATV channel numbers).

Cable Network TV Channels CATV Continued
MAX 45

MTV 48

NICK 38
SHOW 41

SC 5;9

TBS 43
TLC 5;1

TMC 5;8
TNN 49

:TNT 52

USA 44
VH-1 62

WWOR 60

Note: Some of these number may vary in your par-
ticular broadcast area. Consult your TV guide;
make any necessary additions or deletions.

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Additional Operations

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 come in vary-
ing lengths as shown in the table below.

Adl 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.

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Cassette Record/Play Times

;assette

,ength

'-30

'-60

'-120

'-160

SP

(Standard

Play)
30 Minutes

1 Hour

2 Hours

2 Hours,

40 Minutes

LP
(Long

Play)

1 Hour

2 Hours
4 Hours

5 Hours,

20 Minutes

EP

(Extended

Play)

1 Hour,

30 Minutes

3 Hours
6 Hours

8 Hours

Real Time Tape Counter Display

The real time tape counter, which appears on the

TV screen, shows you the amount of time which
has elapsed from the point at which the tape was

inserted in ihours, minutes and seconds. You can
also use the: tape counter along with Index Search

(described ,on the next page) as a guide for locat-

ing different programs on a tape.

Tape Counter Resets Automatically

When a tape is inserted into the VCR the
counter is automatically reset to 0:00:00. Once

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

To Display [;lapsed 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 only.
Press ENTER a third time to display :remaining

time.
Press ENTER a fourth time to eliminate all dis-

plays.

Tape Counter Memory

This feature has two positions; On or Off. This
feature enaMes 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

screen.

Counter : :

Press "0" key

10 ZerO cotlllt_.'r

or

Press MEMC,RY key
for counter memory
(To remove lais display
press the QUIT key)

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4. Press "0" to zero the counter at that loca-
tion. Press MEMOFIY to be able to return
to that location on lhe tape. The following
display will appear when counter memory

is on.

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Additional Operations

Counter Memory is ON

Press MEMORY key
to turn Memory off

(To remove this display
press the QUIT key)

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 oxle

Example: 2/not 02

2-Press F FWD/REW key

(To remove 'this display

press the QurI' 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 iindividual tape.)

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

too long, the fast forward or rewind mode

will engage. INDEX and the index number

appear in the VCR message center. 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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Additional Operations

Blank Search

Blank Search allows you to find the beginning of
(and tell you the recording time available on) a
section of video cassette tape.

Before you begin Blank Search, rewind the tape
to the beginnning.

From the Stop Mode:

1. Press SEARCH on the remote control. The
Index Search display will appear.

2. Press SEARCH again. The following dis-

play will appear on the TV screen.

1 press the F FWD key
for blank tape search

(To r_move this display

press theQUIT key)

Q

Press F FWD. The following display will
appear briefly on the TV screen; the VCR

will search for blank tape.

The VCR is searching

for blank tape

(To remove this display
press the QUIT key)

When the VCR finds a section of blank tape, the

following display will appear.

Blank tape starts here

Tape time remaining :

(To remove this display

press the QUI']["k,.'y)

If no blank tape is available, the VCR will rewind
the tape to the beginnning.

Double Speed Playback

This feature enables you to play a tape at twice
the normal speed.

To Adjust Playback Speed:

1. Press PLAY to start playing a tape.

2. Press PLAY a second time to double
playback speed. (Audio will not be heard.)

3. Press PLAY again to return to normal

playback speed.

VCR Flashback

VCR Flashback allows you to view the TV pro-
gram the VCR Tuner is receiving while viewing a
video tape, without stopping the tape..

To Operate VCR Flashback:

1. Press FLASHBK on the remote', while play-
ing a tape to view the TV program that is

being received by the VCR tuner.

2. Press FLASHBK again to return to viewing

the tape.

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Service Information

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
No power to the VCR,

VCR cannot be turned on.

Remote control does not function.

No picture appears on TV screen from
a channel selected using the VCR
Tuner. VCR symbol is lighted in

raessage center.

Message Center Displays

SET CLOCK

Playback Problems

Tape will not rewind or fast forward.
VCR operating sound is audible during

operation.

Tape playback picture does not appear

on TV screen.

Video "Noise" appears during normal

:,layback.

Possible Cause

Power cord is not connected.
TIMER SET or TAPING DONE ap-

pear in VCR message center; VCR is in
Timer Mode.

Batteries are weak.
TV not set to channel 3.

There has been a power failure.

Probable Solution

Connect porter 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.)

VCR will ihave to be repro_Fammed. Set
clock to the correct time; redo channel

searchifnecessary.

Tape is fully rewound or fast forwarded. No action required.
Note: This is normal operating sound that will come from the internal mechanical

mechanisms.

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 TWVC',Ron the remote control to

switch to VCR Mode. VCR symbol will
be shown ]inVCR message center.

Adjust tracking manually fl3rtapes that
have been recorded on other equipment.

Tape heads are dirty. Clean video heads.

Recording Problems

Observed Condition Possible Cause Probable Soltution
(hamcorder image is not shown on TV Source is set to TUNER. Set source to Aux.

screen.

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

Tape does nor. run during recording. REC PAUSE appears in VCR message Press PAUS!E to release VCR from

center; VCR is in Pause mode. Pause mode.

TV broadcasts cannot be recorded. Source Select is set to Aux. Set source to,Tuner.

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Service Information

Timer recording is not possible.

Clock is not set to correct time. Set clock to correct time.

Timer has not been programmed Reprogra_a timer.
correctly.

TIMER SET is not on in VCR message Press TIMi-'R to set VCR into Timer
center, mode.

Tuning Problems

Some channels axe skipped over when Those channels axe preset to be skipped. Restore ci_annels to channel search

sequence; select SAVED next to

scanning channels.

channel Skipped]Saved.

Channel cannot be switched. VCR set to Timer mode. Press TIMFR to release VCR from

Timer M_:le.

Picture and sound are weak or missing. Antenna cable is loose. Tighten cc,nnections or replace cable.

Maintenance

Automatic Head Cleaning

Your video recorder has a built-in head cleaner that automaticallly cleans the _6deo head drum assemb-
ly whenever a tape is loaded or unloaded. This Auto Head Cleaner reduces head clogging.

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.

CALrHON: 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 selvice 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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The Product Registration Card furnished with your video

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VRL4170 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 Ch3-4 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 compart-
ment.

4. Press PLAY.

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

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

Setting The Clock

i@:Er:L0:

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 place the

Main Menu (VCR Features) on the TV screen.
Press number I to bring up the Clock 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 or automaticaUy). When

finished press QUIT to exit the Clock Set Menu.

Recording Tapes

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

have specified either TV o:: 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 "1_/set. Use tile VCR

Tuner to select the channel you wish to record.

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

remote control or REC ITFI on the VCR until

REC CH and the channel number you are record-

ing, appear in the VCR message center. Select
the recording speed by pressing SP/LP/EP
repeatedly until the appropriate recording speed
appears on the TV screen. You can record a pro-
gram from 30 minutes up to 4 hours by pressing

REC ITR to choose the

time.

Note: For recording CAIN

(cable) broadcasts the
cable box must be on and
tuned to the same channel

you wish to record.

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VRLA170 Quick Reference Guide

Recording Using the Timer

Turn on both the TV set and VCR. (You must
have specified either "IV 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-Prograrn 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 offthe VCR and set it into
Timer Recording mode.

Note:The VCRcannot be turned on while it is in

the Timer mode. Ifyou 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 TIMER SET will appear in the VCR
message center.

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

on the remote control then turn on the TV set
and ttme 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 the VCR
will turn itself off until the next timed program (if
there is one); if not press TIMER to release VCR

from 'Timer mode.

Recording/Playing Tapes wiLtha 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 number 4
key. This brings up the Tuning Features sub-
menu.

Press number 4 to choose Source Select.
Press ADJ to place the arrow next to the word

AUX. Camcorders use the AUX inputs -

AUDIONIDEO IN. (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 recordinffplay-

ing. (Refer to camcorder operating guide :for in-

formation about camcorder particulars.) To stop
recording/playing momentarily, press PAUSE on

the VCR or remote control. When finished

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

on the VCR.
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 KEATURES, When

that sub-menu comes up on tl_e TV screen press
ADJ to place the arrow so it is.next to the word
TUNER; this resets the VCR back to normal
VCR mode.

Recording With VCR Plus

Turn on all system components; TV, VCR =rod
cable box. Tune TV to channel 3. Use the remote to

switch to VCR mode. Press VC:RPLUS, follow on-
screen instructions. (See page 1.0-1.)

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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 distributor-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 in.,_tallation. For your con-
venience, keep the dealer':_ dated bill of sa]Leor
delivery ticket as evidence of the purchase date.

Operating Guide - Read your operating guide care-
fully so that ,.youwill 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 sercice center for warranty ser-
vice and must be picked up by the Owner.

TV Set Performance -- It is the owner's re:spon-
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 Regis;tration - Please fill out
and mail your Product Regi:;tration 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 werranty service informa-

tion, contac_ your Zenith ,dealer preferably, or)hny
U.S. or Canadian distributo:_'-approved Zenith video

recorder service center. Parts and service labor that
are Zenith's responsibility (:;ee above) willlbe

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: (3121}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.

VCRWARR4

ZENITH ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
1000 MILWAUKEE AVENUE

GLENVIEW, ILLINOIS 60025

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