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CONTENTS Ill General Information Introduction. Installation Considerations. 9 Timer Recording Recording while you are away (VCR turned off.) L 10 1 1 Installation/Step A VCR Setup Checklist. "_: Connectionswithantennaor a cablebox. Audio/Video and Accessoriesconnections. FrontAudio/Video InJacks Ch3-4 Switch. 2 VCR Message VCR Message Center. VCR Accessories. Remote I 11 Center/Front Controls Overview of VCR buttons.
GENERAL INFORMATION Congratulations on buying the _ Video Cassette Recorder (VCR). For you convenience, please read these simple Instructlons before operatlng your VCR. NOTES: _ ._, * ..- This Video Cassette Recorder is compatible with any video cassette bearing the mark _]_. • • .... - - _ is designed to expand yoU opportunities for in-home TV viewing and not for any usage which might violate copyright laws.
INSTALLATION VCR Setup Checklist Step A Connect Cables to System Components ["7 1. Make equipment connectionsto VCR, (see _e fol!owingpages in this section.) ['7 2. Plug all system components into householdcurrent(120V AC-Line Outlet). Remove shipping plug from front ahdio/video jacks. :-:.!'-_"::."- '- " _:" .T'" :::7 _ , .... _ :-.-,: _-.'" , :.._:-_'_--"'_i7 "':'_" "=--_' _'_ "':_"_' . ..... "_ " .
INSTALLATION/Step A Connections elumda_d Indoo¢/Outdoor A_nl_n= VCR Back Panel VIDEO L-AUDIO-R ou'r TO I"V "@ Note: Make sure connector pins fits inside jack center holes. Step 1. Connect your antenna type or CATV cable to VCR ANT IN. Step 2. Connect Hook-up Cable from VCR OUT TO TV to TV Ant In. Step 3. Set CH3-4 Switch on VCR back panel to CH3. Connections with a Cable Box "i_pical TV Back Panel Back Panel _ Cable/Converter _ ou'r TO 1_ Box Back Panel Step 1.
INSTALLATION/Step Audio/Video Connections A (To TV A/V In Jacks) VCR Back Panel Typical TV Back Panel _lf/ul4/c_-v /u_rr IN Note: You must make these additional connections to hear stereo sound while playing or using the VCR Tuner as the source of the TV picture. See Additional Information. Step 1. Connect Step 2.
INSTALLATION/Step A VCR Front Audio Video (In) Connections VCR Front Panel .... POWER _ISTOp&EJECT -" . _,- l_plcel Accessory Jack Panel ,7: _-R ®®® /_ Accessory Components: • Another VCR ._.Camcorder -Video Camera Satellite Receiver Laser Disk Player Stereo Hi-Fi J Use the VCR front L-AUDIO-R/VIDEO (In)jacks for easy connection when using an accessory component temporarily.
VCR FRONT PANEL CONTROLS VCR Front Panel Cassette Loading Compartment Cassette Loaded in VCR Symbol Stop/Eject Key Appears When Clock Time is AM/PM Tape Recording/Playing Ophons On/Off Switch i J DA 4-Head Hi-FilHi-Speed Rewind/Auto Tracking i i} ,ql.41_=_:!,,"PLAY ),.I,._ SP?EP • _EC,'tTR ({ ' }j I:/./-/I'7 C_ANNEL T C:::::::::::D i \ I Channel Front Alternate Input Audio, Video Jacks VCR Performing a Function Symbol Message Center Window_"_ (Displays and Symbols Depend on Particular
REMOTE CONTROL MBR3350-02 I Installing Batteries .4 Using Remote are in-- stalled, the Remote is ready to control VCR. I Control I I In Addition to Your VCR, use Remote Control to r- Qperate ..... I. T6 program Remote to operate most remote'€ontroUed TVs 8I_IV'Mo_, -'bI_CAWMo_ i_ =t W. _)nce batteries II eJmM Cab_ Bo_. After installing batteries, the remote control resets itself to the following Zenith brand codes: TV=101, VCR=201 and CABLE=301.
REMOIE CONTROL Installing Batteries Using Remote MBR3370-OZ Control In Addition use Remote OPerate i_m id W. el VCR. ilim al Clide Box. Afler installing batleries, the remote control resets itself to the following Zenith brand codes: "1"V=101, VCR=201 and CABLE=301. m- stalled, the Remote is ready to control VCR. Control to Other Equipment 1. T'o program Remote to oper_ :'-'ate most remote Controlled TVs llelect VCR Mode.
MBR3350-02, MBR3370-02 "FV, VCR AND C,ABLE DECODER Table 1. TV Codes by Brand Table 1. TV Codes by Brand TV Brand Name Codes TV Brand Name Codes Admiral 116, 121 Pioneer 135 Akai 104 Por'dand 103 Amark 103, 146 AOC 104 Bell & Howell 121 OPERATING CODES BY BRAND Table 3. Cable Decoder Codes by Brand ;able Decoder Irand Name Codes 322 Macom Bmksonic _.:._ .
REMOTE CONTROL KEY DESCRIPTIONS II A - B - C_ Features I not used. I MODE-- Mode selector. SEARCH-cording ADJ (ADJUST Left/Right)Use to modify on-screenmenu MUTF,-- Press to turn off sound, press again to restore. optionsand to adjusttape playbacktracking. Numbered keys m Use to eh6ose channels and enter pro- Use to access re- start locations. • SELECT (Up/Down)-- Use to choose on-screen menu options. SOIJRCE-- OperatesSource • "_CC/QUITmUse to exit any oTi-_...... gramming informati6ii.
VCR FEATURES SETUP/Step I i Overview: B i VCR Features On-Screen Menus To set up VCR features see following pages. Perform steps in order as instructed, I, 2, 3, etc., to set up each feature. and Submenus The example trol to access Press MENU below shows how to use Remote on-screen menus. to access on-screen menus. Use up/down/left/right - VCR arrows to select and adjust options.
• V(2R FEATURES SETUP/Step ii Features Setup Requirements TV and VCR on. ..... B Features Setup Requirements with a Cable Box. TV, VCR and Cable Box On. "IV tuned to Channel 3 or set up with the TV Audio Video In jacks as the source of the "IV picture. VCR tuned to Cable Box output channel number 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6. " TV tuned to Channel 3 or set up with the TV Audio/Video In Jacks as the source of the TV picture. TV/VCR Switch on remote control set ;it VCR.
VCR FEATURES SETUP/Step Using Auto 1 Channel (Search), 2 VCR saves available 3 channels 4 J 0r. " ' Toult prom'(_.JIT" 1. Turn VCR on. Step 4. Press ADJUST to begin search. Step 2. Press MENU. Press ADJUST Left/Right repeatedly to choose SETUP, press MENU. Step 3. Use SELECT AUTO CHANNEL. (Optional) 1 Using Up/Down Channel 2 In memory 5 • AUTOCHANNEL TUNINGBAND CH.ADD/DEL .... 80URCESELECT ..... ON'SCREEN DISPLAY _,LANGUAGE SELECT Step B Step 5.
VCR FEATURES SETUP/Step Setting B The VCR Clock 1 2 3 4 5 6 O3 J MONTH :JANUARY DAY :10TIlE YEAR :1995 " TIME :12:00PM #t=_ o r. t0 adlum t.- 're exll ixma 'OUff' Use to choose and modify options Step 1. Turn VCR on. Left/Right arrows to choose current month, JANUARY, FEBRUARY, MARCH etc. Use SELECT Up/Down arrows to choose D'A-'Yposition, use ADJUST Left/Right arrows to choose current date. Use SELECT Up/Down arrows to choose TIME position.
VCR/TV DISPLAYS Your VCR is controlled by both the remote control and the buttons on the VCR. Some VCR functions can be initiated by both units, but mostly the remote control must be used. VCR On-Screen Notes: For all operations both the VCR and TV power should be ON. To control the VCR, the remote control should be in VCR mode. Display_ .
VCR MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAYS VCR Message Center Displays '-'C' LO I ] _ L. _M- _ STILL -- Play mode has halted on one frame. SLOW -- Play modespeed has been reduced. The current functionof the VCRis detailedon the displayed in the VCR on the VCR function. Message Center If the Clock dis- to reprogram Clock/Message Center starts, Message the VCR tion. For example, the VCR Message RE\VEND appears WIN'D. Setup the VCR.
, WATCHING POWER IIST0P AEJECT TV (Antenna lI DA 4-Head Hi-Fi/Hi-Speed In TV Connections) RewindlAuto Tracking J SP/IEP i ® . /_ [[ J e RECJIl'R J i _J3 I_F -/_//_/ / Note: This setup (Antenna In TV Connections) requires that the TV be tuned to the same channel that the VCR Ch3-4 Switch is set at, either Channel 3 or 4. -_. There are three tuning options available to you for selecting channels to watch on your TV.
WATCHING TV (Audio/Video in TV Connections) V_42_F . POWER II$T0P AEJECT DA 4-Head Hi-Fi/Hi-Speed Rewind/Auto Tracking • • REC/ITR SP_EP J [[ I 1 3_ _a Note: This setup (Audio/Video In TV Connections) requires that the TV use the _iu.dio/Video In jacks as the source of the TV picture. " -'There are three tuning options' available to you for selecting channels to watch on your stereo TV. You can use the TV Tuner, the VCR Tuner, or the Cable Box Tuner (if you have a cable box).
PLAYING TAPES POWER Ib-roP & F.JECT DA 4-Head Hi-Fi/Hi-Speed Rewind/Auto Tracking q 1. Press POWER to turn VCR on, or insert a prerecorded VHS cassette tape. 2. Press PLAY. _Cassette ICassette PlaylRecord Length l, Times _SP EP f I(Standard Play) (Extended Play) iT-30 i30 Minutes i1 Hour, 30 Minutes IT--60 i l Hour _3 Hours r :6 Hours iT-120 i2 Hours 'T-160 2 Hours, 40 Minutes 8 Hours \ nf .
PLAYING TAPES i <1<1_1_ DA 4-Head Hi-Fi/Hi-Speed RewindlAuto PrAY I_Vr Tracking J,] Use these Playing Tapes Options (See Remote Control and Additional Information Sections) A. Pause/Variable Speed Forward/Reverse Slow Motion Video (While in Play mode) Press PAUSE twice, follow on-screen instructions for slow motion. Press PLAY to resume playing tape.
INSTANT RECORDING • II I POWER II_ AEECT .. p, / :_ Recording What 1. Turn TV 2. Tune VCR 3. Press end You and VCR tape REC/ITR oa Your on, to channel REC/ITR of See insert you until Press Tapes for SP/EP Tapes i On-Screen continue Each recording recording and REC/ITR Presses will Record. increase to choose tape. to record. cancel will cassette Recording Recording/Playing RECORD speed. Times Chart.).
TIMER RECORDING ,
INSTANT RECORDING WITH A CABLE BOX [ I I I_JO DA 4-Head Hi-Fi/Hi-Speed Rewind/Auto Tracking _ °I.JL.I w L Recording Programs with a Cable 1. TV on, VCR on, tune VCR channel; 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6. 2. Cable/converter leave on. 3. Insert Box (VCR turned to cable/converter box on, tune to channel a VHS cassette ! on) box output you wish to record and tape. 4. Press and hold REC-ITR or RECORD until RECORD appears in VCR Message Center.
TIMER RECORDING WITH A CABLE BOX VN42_._HF DA 4-Head Hi-Fi/Hi-Speed RawindlAuto Tracking r .R i I II _. Timer Recording Cable Programming 1. TV on, VCR on, tune VCR channel; 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6. = !£. ,u/.J l_T_l, nn Cable/converter leave on. (VCR turned to cable/converter box on, tune to channel off) box output you wish to record and 3. Insert a VHS cassette tape. 4. Press MENU, select TIMER, enter information for programs 1, 2, etc. 5. Press QUIT when finished.
VCR PLUS RECORDING VR4185 POWER IISTOP & E.!ECT (Cable DA 4-Head Hi-Fi/Hi-S leed Rewind/Auto Tracking - Box Control) I] J [[ SIiIEP ,o i e REC#I'rR ! )] CNA_IklEL I I Recording VCR Plus Coded Programs 1. TV, VCR and cable box on. 2. Set Remote to VCR (VCR turned off) mode. 3. Insert a VHS cassette tape. 4. Press VCR PLUS, follow on-screen instructions. Enter PlusCode from local TV program guide. 5. Press QUIT when finished. Press POWER to turn VCR off until recording time.
VCR PLHS SETHP Preliminary Setup, Outside Antenna Clockmustbe set tocorrecttime. 1. Complete Channel Mapping Source Select must be set to Tuner. See page 12-4 m Tuning Band must be set to TV. J VCR, and TV must be turned On. TV/VCR Center.) set to VCR (VCR appears Worksheet. 2. Press CH MAP to begin VCR Plus Setup, in Message follow on-screen instructions. , :: TV on and tuned to Channel 3, or TV Audio/Video In as the source of the TV picture, as appropriate.
VCR PLUS SETUP Preliminary Setup, Cable Service with a Cable Box Cable Box Tunes_to .... Channel 19 .... --- ... - - J J ,": i I Cable Box Wall,Wlndow or any ..... Reflective Surface to Bounce IR Signals to Cable Box IR (Infra Red) -- Signal Path from VCR to Cable Box -- Clock must be set to correct time. 1. For the Cable Box Test -- Source Select must be set to Tuner. Tuning Get the following ate spaces below. Band must be set to CATV. -- VCR, cable box and TV must be turned On.
VCR PLUS SETUP I MFR Numbers List Archer Cabletenna :1, 29, 42, 44, 76 :29 Cableview Century :42, 44, 63 :44 Citizen Curtis Diamond Drake Eagle Eastern General Electric . :30. 42, 44, 52 :8, 9, 56, 61 :29, 44, 76 ," :37, 67, 71 :13, 20. 21. 22, 23, 25, 58, 62 :28 :.
VCR Plus Channel Mapping Worksheet Cable Company Assigned, and VCR Plus+ TV Channel Numbers for Your Local Broadcast Area these programs over. In the example shown on the On the worksheet below, write in (with a pencil) previous page, a cable subscriber receives MAX each channel number that you receive these neton Channel 16, So, when channel mapping, the sub-. work's programming over. Write in the.channel number. _WhenCh_eJ. Mapping the VCR.for _._ _.:......scriber Would enter 45 (for.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Index Search (Use to access each recorded segment's beginning) Each time a recording starts, the VCR marks that location with an index mark; Index 1, Index 2, Index 3, etc. These kr.ations can then be accessed by using the Search mode. (From the Stop or Play mode,) press SEARCH mode. Real-Time Tape to begin Index Search -_ - _ For example, rewind the tape to the beginning. Press SEARCH. To advance the tape to Index location three, follow on-screen instructions, then press 3.
ADDITIONAL AUX Channel (Connected INFORMATION (Use to Play or Record from Accessory to the VCR Audio/Video In Jacks) Channel, which is the lowest/highest number in the channel scan. This sets up the VCR t6 receive the signal from the system component (Video Disk Player, Hi-Fi Stereo, TV, Video Camera,Camcorder another VCR etc.,) i:onnected to the VCR Step 1. Press MENU. Press ADJUST LcfiJ_ght repeatedly to choose SETUP, press MENU. Step 2. Use SELECT SOURCE SELECT.
SERVICE INFORMATION Before Calling for Servlce Following are some common problems associated with operating a VCR. Please refer to the following Problem/Resolution Chart before calling for service. Many problems are created when the writing key is pressed on the remote control. As a prelude to solvhag any VCR problem, turn TV, VCR and (if you have one) Cable Box on. Tune VCR to cable box output channel; 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9. Ttme Cable Box to desired channel.
SERVICE INFORMATION Clock is not set to correct time. Set clock to correct time. !Timer has been programmed iincorrectly. Reprogram Timer. Timer recording is not possible. i VCR is on. I'urn VCR off to activate Timer. TillER SET or TMR does not appear after programming timer. Reprogram Timer. ' J Tuning Problems Some channels are skipped over when scanning channels, :. Those channels are preset to be skipped. Channel cannot be switched. VCR is in Timer Recording mode.
SERVICE INFORMATION MAINTENANCE Auto Head Cleaning/Video Head Cleaning _ The VCR automatically cleans the heads as it is used. However after long periods of use, the-video heads may become clogged with accumulated dirt, causing distortion. When this occurs, use do-it-yourself wet head cleaning cassettesavailable through your nearest Scars Retail Store or Service Center. Caution: Do not use dr_ head cleaning Systems.They may seriously damage both the video recorder and cassette.
VCR FEATURES CHART roll FEATURES VCR Plus + + (Cable Box Control) 2-Heads VR2D5 VR4L35 VR4185 m m X w -3" x 4-Heads . - .. _. --..-..X . ......... X On-Screen Audio Menu Front/Rear Audio/Video VR4235HF X m In Jacks x x X 0-. Stereo Audio In/Out Jacks Monaural VCR Monaural VCR Monaural VCR Steroo VCR x X X X Record Speeds SP/EP x X X X Playback Speeds SP/LP/EP x X X X Rear Audio/Video Out Jacks MBR3350-O2 Remote Control -,.
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