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SAFETY TIPS Important safeguards for you and your new product Your product has been manufactured and tested with your safety in mind. However, impropc_ use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. To avoid defeating the safeguards that have been built into your new product, please read and observe the following safety points when installing and using your new product, and save them for future reference.
SAFETY TIPS 14. Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code (U.S.A.
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GENERAL INFORMATION Introduction Welcome into the family ol Zenith Video Cassette Recorder owners. This guide provides instructions on how to operate your new VCR. It includes a section containing Safety Tips. We urge you to read this publication carefully so that you will receive full enjoyment from your new Zenith VCR for many years to come. Zenith Electronics Corporation Customer Service Department 1000 Milwaukee Avenue Glenview, Telephone: Mon-Fri, Illinois 60025-2493 (847) 391-8752 8:00 a.m.
VCR FEATURES CHART FEATURES VR2106 VR4106 VR4206H F X N/A N/A N/A X X Full Load/Quick Start X X X Auto Head Cleaner X X X Monaural (No Audio Menu) Monaural (No Audio Menu) MTS Hi-Fi Stereo (Has Audio Menu) Monaural Monaural Stereo Remote Control SC2105 X X X Auto/Manual Band Select X X X Auto/Manual Channel Search X X X 181 181 181 Record Speeds SP/EP X X X Playback Speeds SP/LP/EP X X X Auto Playback System X X X Auto/Manual Digital Tracking X X X In
BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR VCR 1'his VCR is "menu" operated. In other words, features and characteristics of the VCR are adjusted by selecting options on "menus" that appear on the TV screen. Therefore, you should carefully review the menus in this operating guide. In particular, see the "VCR Menu Operations" section for information on how to access the menus and select an item on the menu. 1.
BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR VCR 6. Select Tuning Band for VCR (Optional) Set the tuning band of the VCR for the type of program signal you have connected to the ANT IN jack on the back of the VCR. Choose TV if you have an antenna connected to the VCR. Choose CATV if you have a cable system (with or without a cable box) connected to the VCR. See TUNING BAND option on SETUP menu for details. e Select Other Menu Options • Your VCR adjusts the clock automatically for Daylight Savings Time.
CONNECTIONS (Required) Connections Without a Cable FOR YOUR VCR Box Antenna \%%_/// \ %-, Flat Wire (300 ohm) Back Panel of Stereo VCR ANT / _ --f-VIDEO -_ i®ou,®lo0,®l I _ t[_H _l [_(_ IN I" _)l _l "I IN OUT _j)[ TO j ,_ (Required) Connections _ [|A]) "" _ \ ! | -... J o, ' ,I / Tv \'m_lP'J This cable is provided_.__ with your VCR Adaptor OR _,=_-=4_'" _ / -- - -- / ,N ((''_ f--R-AUDIO-L // I1 U 300/75 ohmCable |TV WallJack \ , Back Panel of Typical TV
CONNECTIONS FOR YOUR VCR (Optional) Audio/Video (A/V) Connections to TV Use A/V connections for improved picture performance. Back Panel of Typical TV f--R-AUDIO-L --I-VIDEO OUT "I (_ OUT VHF/UHFICATV VHF/_ATV TV_ )- TURN OFFPOWER OR UNPLUG VCR BEFORE MAKING ANY CONNECTIONS AN cab e s not providedwith VCR.
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS m Items on the Front Panel Basic VCR operations can be done by using the items on the front panel. Basic and advanced VCR operations by using the remote control. POWER On/Off Switch POWE Cassette Compartment SP/EP Recording Speed Selector \ k'PLAY IH_ F FWO CH & \ SP/EP / PLAY, REW (Rewind), F FWD (Fast Forward), PAUSE Selectors Panel Stop/Eject Selector U 0 LED Front can be done LED Front Panel Indicators CH (Channel) Up/Down Selectors REC/ITR (In
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS VCR Status Displays Current mode of operation (STOP, PAUSE, REC, PLAY, etc.) and Audio format of tape, where ...........
REMOTE CONTROL Remote Control SC2105 Operation Returns to Previous Channel Switches TV Picture between TV and VCR Channel Selectors (Tuners) I _ VCR On/Off Switch CHANNEL NOTE: All VCR operations and menu options can be accessed by using the remote control. Channel Selectors Accessess Recording Start Locations Installing Batteries PLAY Tape Play/Record Options REWIND_]_,.____.
VCR MENU OPERATIONS Available Menus AUTO CHANNEL: CHANNEL ei I_.
VCR MENU OPERATIONS How to Set Clock Clock Menu The Clock Menu is used to set the clock in the VCR to the current date and time. 1, Choose the CLOCK Access Menus." m DAY YEAR TIME : 26 FRI : 1996 : 11:06 AM menu as described in "How to Press SELECT Up/Down arrows and ADJUST Left/Right arrows to choose and specify current month, day, and year. For example: use SELECT Up/Down arrows to choose MONTH position, and use ADJUST Left/Right arrows to choose current month, (JANUARY, FEBRUARY, MARCH etc.
VCR MENU OPERATIONS Setup Menu The Setup Menu is used to customize the operation of the VCR for your particular system and needs. Choose SETUP Menu as described in "How to Access Menus." TUNING BAND: CH. ADD/DEL: SOURCE SELECT: ON-SCREEN DISPLAY: LANGUAGE SELECT: IRto select _ to adjust To exit press AUTO CHANNEL Finds all active channels and stores them in the memory Up/Down. Press ADJUST Left/Right to begin search.
WATCHING VCR Zenith TV All-Channel Antenna Cable TV Wall Jack TV THROUGH _ 7 Or Direct Cable Zenith Stereo VCR VHF-UHF CABLE IN Typical Cable Box From Cable-TV System I.-.
PLAYING TAPES VHS Cassette -'@ 0"-0"-" Cassette Controls LP (Long Play) 1 Hour 1 Hour, 30 Minutes T-60 1 Hour 2 Hours 3 Hours IT-120 2 Hours 4 Hours 6 Hours T-160 2 Hours, 40 Minutes 5 Hours, 20 Minutes 8 Hours on VCR _ STOP TV/VCR O Controls Automatic 1. 2.
INSTANT RECORDING Preset Time Periods O POWER@ SP/EP _a REC/ITR _ ___)A • Presses of ITR REC/ITR STOP/ EJECT 1 (Press/Hold) Controls on VCR POWER O SPEED 0 STOP TV/VCR What You Are Watching On TV Instant Recording is a method of attended recording where you record until the end-of-tape is reached or you press STOP to stop recording. 1. 4. Select the VCR output channel (3 or 4) at the TV.
TIMER-CONTROLLED Zenith All-Channel Antenna Cable TV Wall Jack Direct Cable _-- )... Or S,stem Zenith Stereo VCR I OOT H- " c.3 0., VCR Output to TV (Channel 3 or 4 when VCR is on and TVNCR is in VCR position) AUDIO VIDEO I VIDEO IN "F'°"F'cATv OOT OOT I I 1%; x I CableBox to VCR VHF-UHF CABLE IN CHANNELI c.
SERVICE INFORMATION Before Calling for Service Please refer to the following Problem/Resolution Chart before calling for service. As a prelude to solving any VCR problem, turn on TV and VCR. Select appropriate input for the TV to receive the video signal from the VCR. Most likely you will use the Antenna In connection to the TV, and select channel 3 or 4 at the TV. Place the VCR in the VCR mode by pressing TV/VCR on the remote repeatedly until vcs symbol appears in the VCR front panel.
SERVICE INFORMATION Recording Problems Camcorder image is not shown. Camcorder is off. Turn camcorder on and operate properly. Camcorder image via A/V input to VCR is not shown on TV screen. VCR SOURCE SELECT is set to TUNER Use Channel Up/Down to select AUX A/V input channel. Timer recording is not possible. Clock in VCR is not set to correct time. Set clock to correct time. See CLOCK menu. VCR is on which disables timer. Turn VCR off to enable timer, n_R appears in the VCR front panel.
Recommended Accessories For Your VCR Videotape Rewinder Wireless Headphones Video Transfer System Broken or Lost Remote Control? For an exact replacement remote control for your new Zenith VCR, see your local Zenith dealer or order direct by calling 1-800-255-6790.
REPLACEMENT PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD You could win a full refund on your new Zenith product. Product Card lost or misplaced? Look for the Product Registration Card on your new video product. The Product Registration Card furnished with your video product is pre-printed with its Model and Serial numbers. Please fill out the card and mail it at your earliest convenience. It is imperative that Zenith know how to reach you promptly if we discover a safety problem that would affect you.
A VISO PARA NUESTROS CLIENTES Zenith publica muchos de sus manuales de instrucciones en idioma espafiol. Si le interesa pedir la versi6n en espafiol de este manual, llene el formulario provisto a continuaci6n, fotoc6pielo y envieio a la direcci6n indicada. DE HABLA HISPANA Instrucciones: 1. Llene el formulario proporcionado a continuaci6n con la informaci6n solicitada. 2. Haga una fotocopia del formulario de pedido y enviela a: No todos los manuales de instrucciones est_indisponibles en espafiol.
YOUR ZENITH VCR WARRANTY VIDEO CASSEITE RECORDER OR PLAYER Owner's Welcome into the Zenith family? We believe that you will be pleased with your new Zenith video product. Please read this Warranty carefully. It is a "LIMITED WARRANTY" as defined under Federal Law. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state within the U.S.A. Responsibility Effective Warranty Date -- Warranty begins on tile date of original consumer installation.
