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RECORD YOUR MODEL NUMBER (Now,whiteyoucanseeit) | / The model and serial numberof your new VCRare Located on the backof the VCRcabinet. Foryourfuture convenience, we suggestthat you recordthese numbershere: MODEL NO. SERIALNO. WARNING: TO REDUCE THERISKOF ELECTRIC SHOCKDONOTREMOVE COVER(ORBACK).NOUSERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
SAFETY TIPS { Thesesimple precautionswiLLt_lp ensure that you get many yearsof safe enjoyment from your new product. 1, 20 Read Instructions Read all of the safety and operatinginstructions before operating the product. Retain |n$'croctlons Keep all safety and operating instructions reference. 3. for future Heed Warnings Followwarningson the product and in the operating guide. 11. Power Sources Operateproduct only from type of powersource indicated on markinglabeL.
+ I SAFETY TZPS These simple precautionswill help ensurethat you get manyyears of safe enjoyment from your new product. 15. Lightning For addedprotection for this productduring a [ightning storm, or when productis Left unattended and unused for tong periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnectantenna or cable system.This wilt prevent damageto product due to Lightningand powerLinesurges. 16.
INSTALLATIONI CONTENTS PAGE S INDEX SAFETYTIPS............................. 2-4 INSTALLATION .......................... 6-12 VCRFeaturesChart ........................ Connections for YourVCR.................. Before you operate your VCR............... CONTROLSAND DISPLAYS.................. 6 7-8 g-12 13-14 AudioMenu .............................. 19 Auto ChannetSearch ...................... Connections........................... 11, 18 7-8, 21 Charmer Add/Det ........................
PAGE 6 I INSTALLATION This page showsthe features of your VCRand the differencesbetween the models.
INSTALLATXON I PAGE Required connectionsfor yourVCR. Connections Without a Cable Box Antenna FlatWire (300ohm) Back Panel of Stereo VCR ss 300/75ohm i, Adaptor . OUT T_)_ "" OR OR (Notpro_ __ \ Wall3ack CabLe W % Back Panel of TypicalTV Thiscableis provided ._p/ with yourVCR. Tum before offmalting power any or unplug connections.
PAGE 8 J INSTALLATION Optional connectionsfor your VCR. Audio/Video (A/V) Connections to TV UseA/V connectionsfor a better picture. Back Panel of Stereo VCR -. AUO,_L- Back Panel of TypicalTV VHflUHF_AT_ ;N"T @ ANT IN VHF/UHF/CATV or unptug VCR Tum off power before ma_ng any connections. A_/ cableis not providedwith VCR.
INSTALLATION I PAGE Thingsyou must do beforeyou can operateyourVCR. CLOCKMENU AUTOCLOCKSET(ON):i'll MANUALCLOCKSET :N Pressnumberkeys QUIT= exit • PROGRAM E1 MONTH : DAY START STOP CHANNEL : SPEED : REPEAT: (1-8) to select p¢ogmm _. ENTER to adjust program CLOCK s_Ez: ORUO_ _OFF OH.
PAGE 10 I INSTALLATION Things you must do before you can operate your VCR. L - F Connect the Power (Required) PLugyour VCRinto an unswitched 120 Vac, 60 Hz householdpower outlet. Turn on the VCRby pressingthe POWERon the remote or on the VCR'sfront pane[.WhiLepluggedinto an ACoutlet, the VCRconsumes3W of eLectricaL power in OFFcondition. []Do not plug the VCRinto a switched outlet. Othemdse,whenthe poweris power switchedo_, the VCRturns o_.
INSTALLATION I PAGE 11 Some things you must do and othersyou may want to do before you can operate your VCR. Set Date and Time for Clock Set the c(ockin the VCRto the currentdate and time. See CLOCKMenu on page 16 for details. Press 2. CLOCK MENU I MONTH DAY YEAR 11ME CLOCK MENLI YourVCRalso has an Auto-ClockSet [eature. See CLOCK Menu for details.
PAGE 12 I INSTALLATION Thingsyou may want to do beforeyou operateyour VCR. Select Other Menu OpUons Show or hide the VCRstatus on your screenby usingthe ON-SCREEN DISPLAYoption on the SETUPmenu. We recommendkeepingthis option ON. See the SETUPmenufor details. Press 4.
CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS I PAGE 13 Descriptions ofitemsyou needto know tooperateyourVCR. Front Panel Contro[s Thesecontrols perform basic VCRoperations--some of them tight up as you usethem. The Remoteperforms basicas welt.as advanced VCRoperations.
PAGE 14 I CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS On-Screendisplaystell you the status of the tape inserted and VCRfunctions. Currentmodeof operation (STOP,PAUSE,RECORD,PLAY,etc.
OPERATION I PAGE 15 A quick List of at[ the buttons on your remotecontrol and what they do. CH (V/A) -- ChanneLSelectors. ALsoselectsAUX A/V input channel CM SKIP -- Fast forwards picture searchthrough 30 secondsof recording. E3ECT-- Ejectsthe tape from the VCR. Turns VCR a tape Exits An ChoosesTape RecordingSpeed ENTER-- Programsmenuoptions and showsVCR display. F FWD (Fast Forward)--Advances tape rapidly. MEMORY-- Returnsreal-time tape counterto zero (M o:oo:00). MENU -- Showsmain menu.
PAGE 16 I OPERATION The CLock Menu sets the cLock in the VCR to the current time. There are two options AUTO and MANUAL. Auto Clock Sot AUTOautomaticaLLy sets the cLockin the VCRto the current time and date. AUTOworks onl.yin areaswhere DataService (DS) signalsare provided aLongwith normaLTV signals. 1. PressMENUto see Main Menu. 2. Press 1 to see Clock Menu. 3. Press1 to set the current time automaticaLlyon the CLock Menu.
OPERATION I PAGE TheTIMER Menu tel.ls theVCR when to recorda programon a dayand ata Ume you speci_. You can specifyeightdifferent eventsto be recordedin a one-yearperiod.
PAGE 18 I OPERATION The SETUP Menu customizes theVCR'soperation foryourparticular needs. SETUPMENU ChooseSETUP Menu as described in "How to AccessMenus"on page9. CH. ADD/DEL: SOURCE: ON-SCREEN DISPLAY: AUTO PROGRAM: LANGUAGE SELECT: Press number keys QUIT = exit AUTO PROGRAM FindsaLLactivechannelsandstoresthem intheVCR'smemory Foraccessby CH (V/A). Press I to beginsearch. CH. ADD/DEL Edits thechannelsfoundby AUTO PROGRAM. Use numberkeysfoil.owed by ENTER to select thechannelto be edited(e.g.
OPERATION I PAGE 19 The AUDIOMenu specifiesthe audio format to be used when recording or prayinga tape. (Audiomenu'sPLAYBACK and RECORD options are avaiLabLeonty with stereo VCRs.) TheAUDIO Menu indicatesthe audio format usedwhen recordingor playing a tape. ChooseAUDIO Menu as describedin "How to AccessMenus" on page 9. Press ENTER(and repeat) to choose items tn the menu (some models).
PAGE 20 I OPERATION This page showsa typical video system and explains how to select channels. ALL-ChanneL, Antenna Zenith W _bLe W W_ck-- DirectCabLe Or Zenith Steteo VCR VHF-UHF CHANNEL 3_4 Typical Ca_ Box From System , Or _ _ VHFAJH_CATV Czo_tleprtx to VCR AUDIO VIDEO OUT OUT r_ VCROutputto 13/ (fhJnneL 3 or 4 when '_R is on and W/VCR ?TI C_ IN VIDEO IN AUDIO IN Ip > Audio/Video Output to W Selecting Channels when the VCRis OFF 1, Turn1Von.
OPERATION I PAGE This page describeshow to connecta camcorderto your VCR. Back Panel of Stereo VCR LIT VHF/UHF/CATV VIDE_)_ W Turn offmaking power any or unplug VCR before connections. V A/V cable is not provided with VCR. Select AUX for Viewing an Audio/Vldeo source like a Camcorder 1. With TV and VCRon, pLaceVCRin VCRmode by pressingthe 1V/VCRbutton on the remote (and repeat) until the VCR indicator Lightappears in the VCR'sfront paneL. 2. SeLectchanneL3 (or 4) on the TV.
PAGE 22 I OPERATION Thispage explains the basicsof playing tapes in your VCR. Automatic Playback (No Safety Tab) 1. Tape playbackbeginsautomaUcaliy,if the safety tab has been removedfrom the cassette case. For example,most rental movies have no safety tab. SimpLyinsert the prerecordedVHScassette into the VCR. Powerwi[[ turn on a_toma'dcaiLyandplaybackwill begin. power stop/eject © play @ VCR'sControLs 2.
OPERATION I PAGE 23 This page explains how to use the remote to play tapes on your VCR. Auto/Manuat Tracking Adjustment YourVCRadjuststracking automaticaLLy when you play a tape. If the tape was recordedon a different VCR,streaks (video noise) may appear.WhiLethe tape is pLaying,pressTRK(V/&) to adjust the tracking manuaLLy. Real-Time Tape Counter PressENTERtwice to keep the tape counteron the TVscreen. PressENTERrepeatedly to removeall displays.
PAGE 24 [ OPERATION Recording what you arewatchingon IV. Options You Can Use White Recording Instant recording Letsyou record untiLyou reachthe end of tape or you pressSTOPto stop recording. Turn TVand VCR on. PLaceVCRin VCRmode by pressingthe TV/VCR button on the remote repeatedLy until the VCR indicator light appearsin the V_Rfront paneL. SeLectchannel.3 or 4 at the TV.If you have connected your VCRto the W's A/V input jacks, seLectthe A/V sourceat the TV for a better picture.
OPERATION I PAGE Recordingusing preset time periods. Preset Time Periods for ITR Recording. Note: Presetrecording Ume counts down unULthe recording time iS over. Instant (attended) power © Timer Recording (ITR) Lets you record for a specific preset time period, instead of recording Remote's Controls until the end of tape is reached. For example, you can record a 30-mlnute show using the preset time period. TurnTVand VCRon.
PAGE 26 I OPERATION Recording one show white watching another. Note: If you havea cable boxconnectedto your VCR,you cannot record one showand watch another. power Choosethe showyou wish to recordusingthe VCR'schannel selector.Choosethe showyou wish to watch usingthe W's channelselector. Remote's ControLs Turn TVand V[R on. pow_ sp/ep 000@ Place VCRin VCRmode by pressingthe TV/VCR button on the remote repeatedly until the VCR indicator tight appearsin the VCRfront paneL.
OPERATION I PAGE 27 This page explains how to use the Timer sothat you can record white you are away. r SpeakEZ Press 2 TIMER SETUP CLOCK AUDIO Pressnumber keys QUIT=exit PROGRAM [] MONTH : DAY START STOP CHANNEL : SPEED : REPEAT: (1-8) to select program ENTER to adjust program MAIN MENU TIMER MENU for Program 1 Timer-controlledrecordingLetsyou recordshows unattended.Picka day and time up to oneyear in advance. The showmay be recordedonce or on multiple days.
PAGE 28 I TROUBLESHOOTING Some quick and easytips to fixing problemsyourself. Before Calling for Service PLeaserefer to this chart before calling for service.First, turn on the IV andVCR.Select appropriate input for the IV to receivethe video signal from the VCR.You will probablyuse the Antenna In connectionto the TV. Selectchannel 3 or 4 at the TV.Place the VCRin the VCRmodeby pressingthe TV/VCRbutton on the remote repeatedly until VCRindicator tight appearsintheVCR frontpanel.
TROUBLESHOOTING I PAGE 29 Some quick and easy tips to fixing problems yourself. Channel Tuning ProbLems ObservedCondition PossibLeCause Some channelsare skippedover when Thosechannelswere deleted with the usingCH (V/A). CH. ADD/DELoption. Picture and sound areweak ormissing. Antenna or cables are Loose. WrongSOURCEoption is being used. ProbabLeSoLution UseCH. ADD/DELto restore channels. SeeSETUPMenu on page 18 for details. Tighten connectionsor replace cable. Try aLLSOURCEoptions.
PAGE 30 I TROUBLESHOOTING Some quick and easy Ups to fixing probtemsyourse|f. MoistureCondensation Moisture condensation can occur: n locationswhere moisturecondensationmay occur: When the video recorder is moved from a cold place to a warm place. Under extre_e[y humid conditions. POWEROn. Thiswit[ help prevent condensation. When condensation has occurred,wait a few hoursfor the VCRto dry before usingit. Magnetic FieLd from Other Keep the VCR and videotapes air conditioner.
SPECIFICATIONS I PAGE 31 GENERAL Head System Power Source Power Consumption Dimensions Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Timer Weight Tape Speed (WxHxD) (sP) (LP) (EP) TapeWidth MaximumRecordingTime (SP) (EP) Rewind Time TUNER Antenna VHF Output Signal ChannelCoverage (UHF) (VHF) (VHF) (UHF) (CAW) VIDEO Video Stgna|System SuppLied Accessory 75 ohms 75 ohms Channel 3 or 4 2-13 14-69 1-125 (4A, A-W, W+l~W+84, A-5_A-1) EIA Standard (525 Lines, 60 fields) NTSCtype color signal 1.
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VIDEOCASSEITERECORDER OR PLAYER Welaomeinto the Zenith family! We beLievethat you WIUhe pleased with your new Zenith Entertainment Machine. PLeaseread this warrantycarefoUV,it is a "UMITED WARRAN_ as defined under FederalLaw. This warranty givesyou spadfic legal rights, and you may also have other rights that van/fiom state to state within the U.S.A.
