Zenith VRL4270HF Operating Manual & Warranty

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Features:

• Built-In VCR Plus + Programming

with Cable Box

Control

• Stereo HI-Fi with Built-In MTS/dbx

Decoder

• Second Audio Program Record

• Front Audio/Video Jacks

• MBR3429

Multi-Brand Remote Control

• Automatic Head Cleaner

• Variable Slow Motion

• VCR Flashback

• Message Center

Display

• On-Screen

Programming

• 1Year, 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

VRL42701

Video Cassette Recorder

Operating Guide and Warranty

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WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE

PARTS INSIDE. REFER TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT 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 ELECTRIQUES, 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-

munications. 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.

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 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 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:

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

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.

Serial No.

Installation Considerations

Before you install your VCR...

Ventilation -- Proper ventilation keeps your

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

• Hugging 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.

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

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

Safe Operation - Your VCR is manufactured

A 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

35W

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 ram)

Weight

12 Ibs (5.5 kg)

Video System

Format

VHS 1/2 inch (12.7 ram) 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

Hi-Fi

Stereo

2 Channels Hi-Fi VHS (Frequency Modulated)

Frequency F_esponse2_)'to2_,_3_ _z

Signal to Noise Ratio _>89dB Separation

_>55dB

Normal

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 _>47,000ohms

Output

Minus 8 dB into < 1,000 ohms

Recording System

Type

Rotary Helical Scan

Heads

4 Heads Double Azimuth (Slant Design)

Speeds

SP- 15/16 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 (T-160 tapes) LP- 5 hours 20 minutes (T-160 tapes)

EP- 8 hours (T-160 tapes)

Tuning System Type

50--800 MHz Frequency Synthesized

VHF Channels 2 to 13 UHF Channels 14 to 69

CATV Channels 1 to 125

(4A, A to W, W + 1 to W + 84, A-5 to A-l) Input 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced Output 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced Audio Signals

Monaural (Frequency Modualted) Timer

Program Capacity 1Year/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

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 Connection 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

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 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 in your local area and

specifying VHF/UHF type

antenna(s) or (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, 13-1

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

VCR Message Center Displays 5-4,5,6

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, 12-1

Index Search (See Section 12)

Automatic Counter Resetting 6-2, 12-1

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

Counter Memory ........... 6-2, 12-1

7 Recording Tapes

Recording .................... 7-1, 2

8 Instant Timer Recording

(Instructions for recording what you

are currrently viewing on your TV.)

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

9 Timer Recording

(Instructions for recording TV

programs while you are away.)

Timer Recording .............. 9-1, 2

10 VCR Plus Recording

......................... 10-1, 2

11 VCR Plus Setup

.......... . ........ 11-1, 2, 3, 4, 5

12 Additional

Operations

Recording Speed Selection, Real

Time Tape Counter, Automatic Counter Reset, Counter Memory, Index Search, 2nd Audio Recording/Listening/Playback, Blank Search, Double Speed Playback, VCR Flashback. 12-1, 2, 3

13 Service Information

(VCR Operating Difficulties)

Before Calling for Service ....... 13-1

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

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

14 Accessories

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

15 Product Registration Card

Receive Current Product Info .... 15-1

16 Your Zenith Warranty

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

Index of Features

1 Year, 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, 12-2

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

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

2nd Audio Program Record ........

....................... 5-3, 10-2

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

Stereo Hi-Fi with Built-In MTS/dbx

Decoder ...................... ii

MBR3429 Multi-Brand

TV/VCR/Cable Box 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. EJECT -- Press 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 a still picture while playing a tape.

9. VIDEO -- Front panel alternate video input jack.

10. R AUDIO -- Alternate front Right Channel

audio input jack.

11. L AUDIO -- Alternate front Left Channel

audio input jack.

12. ST/LR -- When playing back a tape, press to

select the audio output to the stereo speakers. If you select ST, the audio signal will (as normal) be sent to both speakers. If you select LR the audio

signal will only be sent to the left or right speaker; the signal will be heard over both

speakers but will be using only one channel's out- put.

13. HI-FI/NORM -- Press to select Hi-Fi for maxi-

mum dynamic range or NORM for regular stereo.

14. STEREO/MONO 2rid AUDIO -- Press to

select: STEREO, for normal audio operation; MONO, if the source's signal is weak; 2nd

AUDIO, for second audio programs on a recorded tape or program broadcast with 2nd

Audio.

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

AM.

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

PM.

17. MESSAGE CENTER/CLOCK-- Informa-

tion will be displayed in the Message Center detailing the VCR current operational mode.

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 disconnect the power cord.

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VCR Back Panel Connection Jacks

18. CASSETTE LOADED VCR SYMBOL -- A

cassette tape is loaded and ready for operation in

the cassette loading compartment.

19. VCR -- This symbol lights when the VCR

mode has been switched by means of the

TV/VCR key, the mode key on the remote or by playing a tape in the VCR.

20. REC/ITR -- Press to make an instant record-

ing of what you see on your TV screen or other

video input.

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

22. SP/LP/EP -- Press to change tape recording

speed. SP is Standard Play, LP is Long Play and EP is Extended Play.

23. CHANNEL DOWN -- Press once to move

channel number to next set lower channel.

VCR Back Panel Connection Jacks

The OUT jacks will be used to send the VCR signals out to other sources. The IN jacks will be used to

bring signals into the VCR. (See Installation.)

AUDIO/VIDEO -- Use these jacks for improving

the audio and video signal performance of the VCR by, for example, connecting the VCR to a stereo sys- tem 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 ac- cessed by changing the VCR source to AUX mode.

(See Section 5 VCR Setup.)

1. AUDIO

AUDIO OUT -- Connection jacks for sending the audio signal of the VCR to another source.

AUDIO IN -- Connection jacks that receive the audio signal of a video camera, camcorder or

other source.

2. VIDEO VIDEO OUT -- Connection jack for sending the

video signal of the VCR 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 unit.

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

5. Ch 3-4 -- Set this switch to send the VCR sig- nal to your TV set. Use channel 3; if 3 does not

work use channel 4. The TV will receive the sig-

nal 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.

VCR Front Panel Alternate Audio/Video Con- nection Jacks

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6. AUDIO L/R -- Alternate front audio connec- tion jacks that receive the audio signal of a video

recorder, camcorder or other source.

7. VIDEO -- Alternate front 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 taught to operate other Infra- Red (IR) controlled TVs and Cable Boxes.

Switching between "DI, VCR and CABLE with the remote control, will allow you to operate each

unit individually. Some of the advanced features on your TV cannot be accessed with the

MBR3429. Use the remote control provided with

your TV 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. 1"7 -- Will light momentarily when mode is switched to operate TV or when you press a key

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 VCR, TV or cable box off or on when in that particular 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 go 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. TVNCR -- 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.

22. 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.

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

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

25. 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 TV 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 these keys to

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

Remote Control Battery Compartment

30. SELECT -- Use this key to choose information in the menus and sub-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 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 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. Battery 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

itwill 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 three 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 removed: It will be necessary to reprogram the proper VCR and cable-TV

decoder codes.

Table 1 Remote Control

TV Codes by Brand

Admiral 116 Magnavox 112 Samsung 134 Admiral 121 Magnavox 113 Sanyo 108

Akai 104 Magnavox 119 Sanyo 109 Amark 103 Mag navox 127 Sanyo 118

AOC 104 Magnavox 128 Scott 119 Bell & Howell 121 Majestic 121 Sears 103 Cent urion 119 Marantz 104 Sears 108 Coronado 103 Marantz 120 Sears 109

Cudes Mathas 116 Memorex 121 Sears 110 Cudis Mathes 119 MGA/Mitsubishi 104 Sears 111

Cudis Mathes 121 MGA/Mitsubishi 119 Sears 118 Daytron 119 MGA,'Mitsubishi 120 Sears 134

Emerson 103 MGA/Mitsubishi 130 Sharp 103 Emerson 104 Montgome_ Ward 103 Sharp 105 Emerson 123 Montgome_ Ward 104 Sharp 122

Emerson 124 Montgome_ Ward 105 Sharp 133 Emerson 131 Montgomery Ward 113 Sharp 137

Emerson 136 Montgomery Ward 114 Sony 115 Fisher 109 Montgomery Ward 119 Sylvania 112

Fisher 118 Montgome_ Ward 121 Sylvania 113 General Electric 106 Montgomery Ward 130 Sylvania t 17

General Electric 107 Sylvania 119

NEC 104

General Electric 114 Sylvania 127 General Electric t 16 NEC 119 Sylvania 128

Goldstar 103 Panasonic 106 Tatung 106 Goldstar 104 Panasonic 107 Teknika 103 Goldstar 119 Philco 103 Teknika 112

Hitachi 102 Philco 104 Teknika 121 Hitachi 103 Philco 1 t 3 Teknika 124

Hitachi 129 Philips 112 Telerent 103

JVC t 25 Philips 113 Telerent t2 t JVC 132 Pioneer 135 Toshiba 110

J.C. Penney 104 Portland 103 Toshiba 111 J.C. Penney 110 Quasar 106 Toshiba 134

J.C. Penney 114 Quasar 107 Yorx 119 J.C. Penney t 19 Realistic 105 Zenith 101

KMC 103 Realistic 123 KTV 103 Realistic 124

KIV 104 RCA 104 Lodge net 121 RCA 116

Logik 121 RCA 126 LXI 133 Sempo 119

LXI 137 Samsu ng 103 Magnavox 103 Samsung 119

Table 2 Remote Control Cable Decoder Codes by Brand

Drake Satellite 312 Macom 3t4 (Panasonic) 313 Drake Satellite 330 Macom 321 Standard

Gemini 305 Macom Satellite 322 Components 335

Gemini 331 Magnavox 334 STS Setellite 324 General instrument 305 NSC 335 Telecaption 4000 325 General instrument 306 Oak 311 Tocom 317

Hamlin 302 Oak 332 Tocom VIP 318

Hamlin 303 Panasonic 313 Toshiba 322

Jerrold 304 Panasonic 320 Toshiba Satellite 319 Jerrold 307 Paragon (Zenith) 333 Zenith 301

Jerrold 308 Pioneer 315 Zenith 322 Jerrold 309 Regency 329 Zenith AV3000 327

Jerrold 310 Samsung 335 Zenith Satellite 312

Kale Vision 335 Scientific Atlanta 316 Zenith Satellite 330

Cable Decoder Scientific Atlanta 323 Zenith Satellite 328

Brand Name Code Scientific Atlanta 336 Zenith Laser 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

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.

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 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 does

not work slide the switch to

CH 4.)

Diagram A. VCR Back Panel Cable Connections

able

OUT

VHF/UHFICATV

CH4 Step 3 CH3-4 CH3 Switch

Hookup Cable

Step 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 INjack 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,

Stereo/Audio Cable

75-Ohm Video Cable

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Select. Choose Aux to use the Audio/Video 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 con- nections please refer to

your cable company's ser- vice department or a

qualified TV Technician.

You may need additional adap- ters to make the connections

shown.

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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 'IV 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

setup 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 and day.

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)

Date Set •

Month--/Day--/Year--

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Example: 03/08/93 (Use ADJUST to erase

2-Press ENTER key

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Press number 1 Clock Set

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(Use ADJUST to erase)

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Tuning Features

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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

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 1 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 ADd 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 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.

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'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 momentarily 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 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

l. Press MENU on the remote control.

2. Choose main menu item 4-TUNING FEA-

TURES.

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VCR Menu Settings

3. Choose CHANNEL SAVE/SKIP. Each chan- nel the VCR 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 ade-

quate signal. Repeat this procedure to eliminate any other weak channels. For example, if Chan- nel 27 comes in but is too weak for viewing, press

ADJ so the word SKIP 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 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 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 4-corner on-screen display shows the chan- nel 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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15 Mon

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VCR CH 11 -- Indicates VCR mode is active and

the VCR Tuner is set to Channel 11.

ST/2nd Aud -- Indicates the type of signal the

TV station is broadcasting. (See page 10-2 for lis-

tening/recording 2nd audio broadcasts) This par-

ticular signal is a Stereo and 2nd Audio broadcast

(typically a foreign language).

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 date and

clock time are missing and SET CLOCK 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 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

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

This display panel enables you to understand

what the video recorder is doing 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 VCR is

turned on.

SAVED 3 Indicates channel 3 is saved

m Channel Scan.

SKIPPED 7 Indicates channel 7 is

deleted from Channel Scan.

CHANNEL IIndicates 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 Indicates clock needs to be

set. NOTE: This message appears if power to the video recorder is interrupted.

Operating Indicators

Indicates the video recorder is in the VCR

Tuner/Playback mode.

[-_ Indicates a cassette is loaded

in the video recorder.

The messages in the display may be duplications of information shown on the TV screen. Any changes you make will be visible in both places.

Message Center Video Recorder

Display Operation

Record Messages

NO CASSETTE Appears when TIMER is

pressed and there is no cassette in the video

recorder. Press TIMER key to release VCR from Timer mode.

NO TAPE TAB

MONO

STEREO

2nd AUDIO

NOSTEREO

NO 2nd AUD

Appears when REC ITR is

pressed and the cassette inserted in the video

recorder has no safety tab.

Appears when

STEREO/MONO/2nd

AUDIO is set to the MONO

position. Appears when

STEREO/MONO/2nd AUDIO is set to the

STEREO position.

Appears when

STEREO/MONO/2nd AUDIO is set to the 2nd

AUDIO program position. Appears when the VCR is

set to receive stereo but no stereo broadcast is available.

Appears when the VCR is set to receive a 2nd Audio

Program but no 2nd Audio Program broadcast is

available.

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VCRMessage Center

Message Center Displays (Continued)

Message Center Display

Video Recorder

Operation

Record Messages (Continued)

REC CH __ Appears when the video

recorder is recording

RECORDING (Programs 1 Thru 8)

SPEED (SP, LP, or EP)

RECORD 0:00

Appears when the video

recorder is recording program. (1 through8)

Appears when SP/LP/EP is pressed, to display the chosen tape speed.

Appears when REC ITR is pressed, prompting you to

select the desired amount of Instant Recording Time with

successive presses of

REC ITR.

ITIMER SET Appears when Timer is set

and power is off.

TAPING DONE

INDEX MARK

Appears when VCR has completed all timer

recording assignments. Press TIMER to release VCR from

Timer mode.

Appears when the video recorder is placing an index

mark at the beginning of a recording.

Message Center Display

Playback Messages PLAY

PLAY HI-FI

PLAY LEFT

PLAY RIGHT

PLAY STEREO

PLAY X2

AUTO TRACK

STOP

FFWD

Video Recorder

Operation

Indicates video recorder is in play mode.

Indicates video recorder is playing in Hi-Fi mode.

Indicates video recorder is playing the Left portion of a

stereo broadcast. Indicates video recorder is

playing the Right portion of a stereo broadcast.

Indicates video recorder is playing both portions of a

stereo broadcast. Indicates video recorder is

playing a tape at double normal playback speed with picture but without sound.

Indicates the video recorder is automatically adjusting

the tracking control. Indicates the video recorder

min the Stop mode. Indicates the video recorder

;s in the Fast Forward mode (without picture or sound).

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VCR Message Center

Message Center Displays (Continued)

Message Center Video Recorder Display Operation

Playback Messages (Continued)

REW Indicates the video recorder

FWD SEARCH

REV SEARCH

BLNK SEARCH

STILL

SLOW

INDEX

Tape Transport Messages F_JEL_F

ERR

is in the Rewind mode without picture or sound.

Indicates the video recorder

is in the Forward Visual

Search mode.

Indicates the video recorder

is in the Reverse Visual

Search mode. Indicates the video recorder

is in the Blank Search mode.

Indicates the video recorder is in the Pause mode.

Indicates the video recorder is playing a cassette in slow

motion. Indicates the video recorder

is in the Index Search mode.

Indicates a tape is being ejected.

Indicates the VCR has detected an error in

accepting a cassette. Take the VCR to a Zenith

approved service center.

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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.

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

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.

Press PLAY to continue watching the tape. 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. 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. (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 recording 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 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 show in the VCR

message center, press PAUSE again to resume record- ing.

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 REW on the VCR or remote control to reset the tape to the beginning.

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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 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 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.* 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

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 TV companies that supply subscribers with a cable/converter 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/watching the same program.

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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 REG 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 REG 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. See CATV note page 7-1.

(To return to VCR tuning, press TV/VCR again, the VCR indicator in the VCR message center will light again.)

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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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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Additional Timer Recording Operations

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Note: To quit press QUIT key

Automatic Tape Switching

If you are using Timer Recording to record a

program at SP (Standard Play) speed, and there

is not enough tape to complete the recording, the VCR will automatically switch to EP (Ex-

tended Play) speed. There will be some distor- tion in picture 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.

Tuning Band Channel -- will be selected 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 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 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 times 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'. 2_)-

Switchremote to VCR mode. Press VCR PLUS on the remote control to place Pluscode menu on the TV screen.

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.

Press TIMER to set the VCR into Timer mode. The VCR

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.

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 TV/VCR key on your remote 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, you will not interfere with the Timer mode programmed into the VCR.

* Or 4, the same channel that you set with the CH3-4 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- icalllyenters the start time, stop time and selects the channel number of the broadcast you wish to

record. 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- cast arrives, the VCR automatically tunes to the channel of the broadcast, or tunes the channel on

the cable/converter box (ifyou 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

• Ifyou 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.

VCR Pluscodes These Pluscodes are printed in your local TV

gu'x6e"_h each 9_ogx_x _esCxk9_k_.'Uaks r,'x_ digit (or less) Pluscode number may be included with each program.

7:00pm 7:30pm

HBO Wilderness 13569 Air War 27689957

MAX

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 on that day, are con- tained in a 24 hour listing. Each program has its own Pluscode. Use the Pluscode 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 Friday 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 possiblity 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

The VCR Plus setup is as simple as pressing the

CH MAP key on the remote control and follow-

ing the on-screen instructions. However, you must 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 will 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 being 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-Source Select. Press ADJ to place the arrow next to Tuner. Press OUIT.

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.

TheVCR's clock date and time must be set correctly. Press MENU, choose 1-Clock

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

The VCR, cable/converter box and TV set must be turned on. 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 Any Other Reflective Surface

Cable

Box

VCR

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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-screen instructions, answer the questions and enter the requested information.

Choose 1- CH Map Setup. Answer 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 detailed 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 cable/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

cable 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

11-3; the system test is automatically initiated and

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

If the first number does not work, try the other "MFR" numbers for your cable 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 numbers 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. Locate 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 manufacturers may have more than one number. Write down all the MFR numbers for your particular 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 ask for "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 MFR 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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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 :

Macom

Maganavox

Matsushita

Movietime

NSC

Oak/Oak Sigma :

Panasonic

Philips

Pioneer Pulser

Quest

RCA Realistic Recoton

Regal Regency

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,

57 1, 2, 3, 4, 34, 55, 75, 83 42, 44, 63 4, 30

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

58, 62

Salora

Samsung Scientific Atlanta

Sheritech Signal

Sprucer Stargate Starquest Sylvania

Teknika Telecaption

Teleview Texscan Tocom Toshiba

Uniden Satellite Unika Universal

Videoway

Vid Tech Vidter Viewstar

Zenith

: 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, 19

: 1, 33, 34, 42, 48, 49, : 36, 66, 70

: 65, 69 : 29, 42, 44, 76

: 42, 43, 44, 52, 63, 82

: 7, 45, 50, 59 : 64 : 64 : 13, 20, 21, 22, 23,

25, 40, 58, 62

: 7, 23, 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 not 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.

4. 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 often have cable company assigned TV channel numbers dif-

ferent than the local 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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Example: Listed/Cable Company Assigned Numbers

Listed TV Assigned

Channels Channels

...

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Before Channel

Mapping

(Enter Cable

Company

Assigned

Channels)

EXAMPLE: Channel Mapping For ClNEMAX

Listed TV Assigned

Channels Channels

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 TV 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- dure. You are now ready to record programs

using VCR Pluscodes. (See Page 10-1.)

Notes:

If you entered 99 for your 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 CH MAP, select 2-CH Map Review, make the necessary adjustments.

"To find out which publications in your area carry the PlusCode TM numbers, please call 1800-2584-827"

VCR Plus+ and Plus Code are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corp. VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from

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

Le syst_me VCR Plus+ est fabriqudsous licence de

Gemstar Development Corporation..

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

On the worksheet below write in (with a pencil)

your 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 TV Channels VHFAJHF

CBS

NBC

ABC

PBS

A&E

AMC

BRAV

CNBC

CNN

COM

C-SPAN

Cable Network 'IV Channels CATV

(SATELITE)

DIS 53

DISC 37 ENC 70

ESPN 34 FAM 47

HBO 33 LIFE 46

Listed TV Channels (printed Cable Company Assigned in your TV guide). TV Channels in Your Local

Broadcast Area (Write in

CATV channel numbers). Cable Network TV Channels CATV Continued MAX 45

IMTV 48

NICK 38 SHOW 41 SC 59

TBS 43 TLC 51

TMC 58

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.

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

T-30

T-60

T-120

T-160

(Standard

Play)

30 Minutes

1 Hour 2 Hours

2 Hours, 40 Minutes

[(Long

Play)

1 Hour

2 Hours 4 Hours

5 Hours, 20 Minutes

(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 hours, 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 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 only. Press ENTER a third time to display remaining

time.

Press ENTER a fourth time to eliminate all displays.

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 screen.

Counter --: :

Press "0" key

to zero counter

Press MEMORY key for counter memory (To remove this display press the QUIT key)

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

tion. Press MEMORY to be able to return to that location on the 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)

number appear in the VCR message cen- ter. 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.

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:

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.) Index and the entered index

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

rewinds.

VCR Audio Recording/Listening Options

Hi-Fi Stereo/2nd Audio/Mono

The VCR can record and play VHS cassette tapes with either Hi-Fi Stereo, 2nd Audio or

Mono sound tracks.

Also, the VCR tuner can receive Hi-Fi Stereo, 2nd Audio and Mono sound tracks as they are

being broadcast by TV stations. The VCR 4- Corner On-Screen Display shows what audio sig-

nal the TV station is broadcasting; see page 5-3 for an example. For a description of what the

audio options are of the VCR see page 1-1 items

12, 13 and 14.

Recording Hi-Fi Stereo/2nd Audio/Mono

Press STEREO/MONO/2nd AUDIO on the VCR to select the desired audio recording mode.

Listening to Hi-Fi Stereo/2nd Audio/Mono

Press HI-FI/NORM on the VCR to select desired audio listening mode. Note: These audio options

are accessed through cables connected to the

Audio/Video output jacks on the back panel of the VCR.

To Activate the Audio/Video Input Jacks.

All Audio/Video In jacks use the AUX tuning band. Turn on the TV and tune to Channel 3.*

(See page 6-1.) Switch the remote to the VCR

mode. Press MENU. Select 4-Tuning Features. Select 4-Tuning Band. Press ADJ to place the

arrow next to AUX. These settings remain the

same until you change them.

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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 remove this display press the QUIT key)

3. 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 QUIT key)

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 Possible Cause Probable Solution

No power to the VCR. Power cord not connected. Connect power cord.

VCR cannot be turned on. TIMER SET or TAPING DONE appear Press TIMER to release VCR from

in VCR message center; VCR is in Timer mode. 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.

Message Center Displays

iSET CLOCK

There has been a power failure.

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 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. VCR operating sound is audible during Note: This is normal operating sound that will come from the internal mechanical

operation, mechanisms.

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 "I'WVCR on the remote control to switch to VCR Mode. VCR symbol will

be shown in VCR 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 Probable Solution

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

screen.

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

Tape does not run during recording. REC PAUSE appears in VCR message Press PAUSE 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.

Timer has not been programmed correctly.

TIMER SET is not on in VCR message center.

Set clock to correct time.

Reprogram timer.

Press TIMER to set VCR into Timer

mode.

Tuning Problems

Some channels are skipped over when Those channels are preset to be skipped. Restore channels to channel search scanning channels, sequence; select SAVED next to

channel Skipped/Saved.

Channel cannot be switched. VCR set to Timer mode.

Picture and sound are weak or missing. Sound is completely missing; TV set is

functioning properly.

Antenna cable is loose.

VCR is in 2nd Audio position and no 2nd Audio program is available.

Press TIMER to release VCR from Timer Mode.

Tighten connections or replace cable. Reset Audio Record mode to Stereo.

Maintenance

Automatic Head Cleaning

Your video recorder has a built-in head cleaner that automaticallly cleans the video 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.

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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VRIA270HF 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 CH 3-4 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

CL. E

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 on automatically). 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 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

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 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

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

mode 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 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 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 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 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 recording/play-

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 Features. When that

sub-menu comes up on the 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 and cable box. Tune TV to channel 3. Use the remote to

switch to VCR mode. Press VCR PLUS, follow on- screen instructions. (.See t_ag_e10-1._

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