Zenith VRE4222 Operating Guide

Installation and Operating Guide | Warranty

Model Numbers | VRE4122 • VRE4222 | Video Cassette Recorders

© Copyright 2001, Zenith Electronics Corporation

Safety Precautions

WARNING

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK

OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE

PERSONNEL.

This 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 product.

NOTE TO CABLE/TV INSTALLER: This reminder is provided to call the cable TV system installer’s attention to Article

820-40 of the National Electric Code (U.S.A.). The code provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of the cable entry as practical.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC

SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR

MOISTURE.

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE

BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOC ÉLECTRIQUES,

INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS

LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER

JUSQU’AU FOND.

WARNING: Do not drop the tying band of the power cord into the unit. Doing so might cause a fire or an electrical shock. (See page 11.)

SERIAL NUMBER: The serial number is found on the back of this unit. This number is unique to this unit and not available to others. You should record requested information here and retain this guide as a permanent record of your purchase.

Model No. ___________________________

Serial No. ___________________________

REGULATORY INFORMATION:

FCC Part 15

This product 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 interference when the product is operated in a residential installation. This product generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this product does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the product off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the product and receiver.

• Connect the product 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.

FCC WARNING: This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made.

FCC COMPLIANCE: The responsible party for this product’s compliance is:

Zenith Electronics Corporation, 2000 Millbrook Drive,

Lincolnshire, IL 60069, USA

Phone: 1-847-391-7000.

MOISTURE CONDENSATION

If you pour a cold liquid into a glass, water vapor in the air will condense on the surface of the glass. This is moisture condensation. Moisture condensation on the head drum, one of the most crucial parts of the unit, will cause damage to the tape. When the VCR is exposed to a rapid temperature change from cold to warm, some condensation will occur. Under this condition, connect the power cord to the AC line, press POWER on and allow at least two hours for the VCR to dry out.

IMPORTANT COPYRIGHT INFORMATION: Many television programs and films are copyrighted. In certain circumstances copyright law may apply to private in-home video taping of copyrighted materials.

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FEATURES

• Auto Clock Set System

• Energy Save Function

• Easy Operations

• MTS Hi-Fi Stereo

• 1Year/8 Event Timer with

DAILY and WEEKLY Function

• Auto Power and Playback

Functions

• Instant Timer Recording

• Real-Time Tape Counter,

Tape Remaining Time

• Clean Still, Slow, Frame

Advance, Commercial Skip

• Auto Tracking Function/Auto

Head Cleaner

• Onscreen Display of Function

• Trilingual Onscreen

Programming

(English/Spanish/French)

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

Features/Contents/Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5

PREPARATION

VCR Feature Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Connections for Your VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-8

Control Names and Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-11

Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13

Onscreen Display (OSD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Setting the Onscreen Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Setting the Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Channel Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17-18

Viewing TV Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Video Cassette Tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-21

PLAYBACK

Normal Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22-23

Special Effects Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24-25

RECORDING

Normal Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27-29

Instant Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Dubbing and Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EZ Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

VHS Hi-Fi Stereo System/MTS Broadcast . . . . . .33-34

Tape Counter Memory Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Editing a Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Operating Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Video Head Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

ACCESSORIES

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Check to make sure that all accessories listed left have been included with your VCR.

• Depending on your antenna system, you may need a different type of Combiner (Mixer) and Separator (Splitter). You can purchase them at most electronics stores. For further details, ask your nearest authorized service center.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Important safeguards for you and your new product

Your product has been manufactured and tested with your safety in mind. However, improper 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.

Observing the simple precautions discussed in this section of the operating guide can help you get many years of enjoyment and safe operation that are built into your new product.

1.

Read Instructions

All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.

2.

Follow Instructions

All operating and use instructions should be followed.

3.

Retain Instructions

The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

4.

Heed Warnings

All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

5.

Cleaning

Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

6.

Water and Moisture

Do not use this product near water – for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.

7.

Accessories

Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

8.

Transporting Product

A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.

9.

Attachments

Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

10. Ventilation

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

11. Power Sources

This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

12. Grounding or 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.

13. Power-Cord Protection

Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.

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PORTABLE CART WARNING

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (Cont’d)

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), ANSI/NFPA

70 provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

EXAMPLE OF GROUNDING ACCORDING TO

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE INSTRUCTIONS

Electric Service

Equipment

Ground

Clamp

NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

Antenna Lead in Wire

Antenna Discharge Unit

(NEC Section 810-20)

Grounding Conductors

(NEC Section 810-21)

Ground Clamps

Power Service Grounding

Electrode System

(NEC Art 250, Part H)

15. Lightning

For added protection for this product (receiver) during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

16. Power Lines

An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

17. Overloading

Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

18. Object and Liquid Entry

Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

19. Servicing

Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.

Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

20. Damage Requiring Service

Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

a. If the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.

b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.

c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

d. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.

e. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.

f. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.

21. Replacement Parts

When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part.

Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

22. Safety Check

Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

23. Heat

The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

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VCR FEATURE CHART

This page shows the features of your VCR and the differences between the models.

FEATURES

4-Heads (Special Video Effects)

Full Load/Quick Start

Auto Head Cleaner

Audio System

Audio/Video (A/V) Jacks

Remote Control

Auto/Manual Band Select

Auto/Manual Channel Search

Channel Capability (CATV & TV)

Record Speeds SP/SLP

Playback Speeds SP/LP/SLP

Auto Playback System

Auto/Manual Digital Tracking

Instant Recording

Timer-Controlled Recording

Auto Playback Tape Speed Adjust

Slow-Motion Video (4-head VCR)

Pause/Still Video

Real-Time Tape Counter

Visual Search

Logic Search

CM Skip

English/Spanish/French Menus

1-Year, 8-Event Timer

Message Center Front Panel Display

Easy Power On

Easy Review

Easy Information

Auto Clock Set System

Hook-up Cable (VCR to TV)

Energy Saving

VRE4222

Yes

Yes

Yes

MTS Hi-Fi Stereo

Stereo

Yes

Yes

Yes

181

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Variable 1/10 to 1/32

Clear

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

VRE4122

Yes

Yes

Yes

Monaural

Monaural

Yes

Yes

Yes

181

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Variable 1/10 to 1/32

Clear

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

1. Model VRE4222 is used for the description, operation, and details provided in this operating guide.

2. VCR design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

Yes = Feature is provided N/A = Feature is Not Available

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CONNECTIONS FOR YOUR VCR

Required connections for your VCR.

CONNECTIONS WITHOUT A CABLE BOX

Turn off power or unplug VCR before making any connections.

Antenna

Back Panel of Stereo VCR

AUDIO

R

ANT.IN

IN OUT

OR

L

IN OUT

VHF/UHF

/CATV

OR

VIDEO

3 4

CH.

Flat Wire

(300 ohm)

300/75 ohm

Adaptor

(Not provided)

Cable TV

Wall Jack

Back Panel of Typical TV

IN

OUT

R AUDIO L

IN

OUT

VIDEO

VHF/UHF/CATV

ANT

IN

This cable is provided with your VCR.

CONNECTIONS WITH A CABLE BOX

Turn off power or unplug

VCR before making any connections.

Back Panel of

Typical Cable Box

CH3 CH4

CABLE

OUT IN

Back Panel of

Stereo VCR

AUDIO

R

ANT.IN

IN OUT

L

IN OUT

3

VIDEO

CH.

Cable TV

Wall Jack

4

VHF/UHF

/CATV


IN

R

OUT

AUDIO L

IN

OUT

VIDEO

VHF/UHF/CATV

ANT

IN

This cable is provided with your VCR.I

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CONNECTIONS FOR YOUR VCR (Cont’d)

AUDIO/VIDEO (A/V) CONNECTIONS TO TV

Use A/V connections for a better picture.


AUDIO

R

ANT.IN

IN OUT

L

IN OUT

VHF/UHF

/CATV

VIDEO

3 4

CH.


OUT

IN

R-AUDIO-L

OUT

VHF/UHF/CATV

IN

VIDEO

ANT

IN

Back Panel of Monaural VCR

AUDIO

ANT.IN

A/V cables are not provided with VCR.

Back Panel of Typical Monaural TV

AUDIO VIDEO

OUT

VHF/UHF/CATV

IN

ANT

IN


IN

OUT

VHF/UHF

/CATV

VIDEO

3 4

CH.

Note: If the back panel on your TV is different, refer to the TV's operating guide.

A/V cable is not provided with VCR.

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CONNECTIONS WITHOUT A CABLE BOX


AUDIO

R

ANT.IN

IN OUT

L

IN OUT

VHF/UHF

/CATV

VIDEO

3 4

CH.

Jack panel of Accessory

OUT

IN

R-AUDIO-L

OUT

IN

VIDEO

Accessory

Component:

Another VCR,

Camcorder,

Video Camera,

Satellite Receiver,

Laser Disc Player


A/V cables are not provided with VCR.

CONTROL NAMES AND LOCATIONS

FRONT

POWER

To turn the VCR on and off.

While plugged into an AC outlet, the VCR consumes

2W of electrical power in

OFF condition.

CASSETTE COMPARTMENT

Where the video cassette is inserted.

PAUSE

To put playback on still (page 24) or to pause recording (page 26).

REC/ITR

To record normally (page 26) or to activate Instant Timer Recording

(page 30).

STOP/EJECT

To stop the tape.

To eject the tape in the VCR.

INFRARED REMOTE SENSOR

Receives the signal from the infrared remote control.

power stop/eject rec / itr pause rew play ff ch

CHANNEL (

D

/

E

)

To scan up or down through memorized channels (page 17) or to adjust manually the tape’s picture onscreen (page 22).

VCR Function Indicator Panel

Details are on the next page.

REW (Rewind)

To rewind the tape during the STOP mode or for fast reverse picture search (page 24).

VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN (L/R) JACKS (LINE2)

Connect the audio/video output cable from an external unit (Audio system, TV/Monitor,

Another VCR) to this terminal.

NOTE

To select an A/V input channel (LINE1 or 2), select the next highest or lowest channel programmed in the VCR with the CH/TRK

(

D

/

E

).

PLAY

To play back a recorded tape

(page 22).

FF (Fast Forward)

To advance the tape during the STOP mode or for fast forward picture search (page 24).

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CONTROL NAMES AND LOCATIONS (Cont’d)

INDICATOR PANEL

Cassette indicator

Lights while a cassette is inserted, and flashes while ejecting a cassette.

Record indicator

VCR indicator

Use TV/VCR on the remote control to turn this indicator ON or OFF.

ON: for playback, VCR programming or watching TV programs through the

VCR tuner

OFF: for watching TV programs through TV tuner

REC

VCR

TIMER

AM

Clock/Tape operation indicator

HI — VCR is turned on.

BYE — VCR is turned off.

TIMER indicator

AM indicator

(PM is not displayed)

Front Panel Display shows which VCR function you are using. For example, when you press SP/SLP, SP or SLP appears to indicate the tape speed. As you change channels, the channel numbers appear. The current time shows even while the VCR is off.

Record Message

Err — Turn VCR On and OFF to erase “Err” message. If it is not erased, take VCR to an authorized repair center.

RECP — Record mode is halted.

SP or SLP — Displays the recording speed.

REC — VCR is recording.

STOP — Recording is stopped.

Playback Messages

Err — Turn VCR On and OFF to erase “Err” message. If it is not erased, take VCR to an authorized repair center.

FF (Fast Forward) — Tape is advancing rapidly.

CUE — Tape is advancing rapidly in playback mode for visual search.

REV — Tape is reversing rapidly in playback mode for visual search.

PLAY — Tape is playing at normal playback speed.

REW (Rewind) — Tape is rewinding rapidly.

SLW — Tape is playing at slow-motion speed.

STILL — Playback is halted on one frame.

STOP — Tape rewind or playback is stopped.

Tuner Messages

L1 or L2 — Auxiliary channel is selected for viewing equipment connected to Audio/Video jacks on front or rear of the VCR.

ch _ — VCR is tuned to Channel _.

HI — VCR is turned on.

BYE — VCR is turned off.

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CONTROL NAMES AND LOCATIONS (Cont’d)

REAR

ANTENNA INPUT CONNECTOR

Connect the VHF/UHF/CATV antenna to this terminal.

AUDIO OUT (L/R) JACKS; Connect this terminal to the audio input terminal on an external unit (Audio System, TV/Monitor, Another VCR).

VIDEO OUT JACK; Connect this terminal to the video input terminal on an external unit

(TV/Monitor, Another VCR).

AUDIO IN (L/R) JACKS; Connect the audio output cable from an external unit (Audio system, TV/Monitor, Another VCR) to this terminal.

VIDEO IN JACK; Connect the video output cable from an external unit (TV/Monitor,

Another VCR) to this terminal.

NOTE

To select an A/V input channel (LINE1 or 2), select the next highest or lowest channel programmed in the VCR with the CH/TRK (

D

/

E

).

AUDIO

R

ANT.IN

IN OUT

IN

OUT

VIDEO

L

3 4

CH.

VHF/UHF

/CATV

WARNING : Do not drop the tying band of the power cord into the unit. Doing so might cause a fire or an electrical shock.

VCR OUTPUT CHANNEL SELECT SWITCH

POWER CORD

Connect only to an AC 120V, 60Hz outlet.

Set this switch to channel 3 or 4.

VHF/UHF/CATV ANTENNA OUTPUT CONNECTOR

Connect this terminal to the VHF or UHF antenna terminals on the back of a TV.

SET POSITION OF THE CH3/CH4 SWITCH

3 4

CH.

OR

Tune

TV to

Ch.3

The CH3/CH4 switch on the VCR’s back panel determines which channel the VCR uses to send video signals to your TV.

The TV must be tuned to the same channel you set with the

CH3/CH4 switch to see tape playback and status displays from the VCR. To determine which video channel provides the best picture for your system, try the switch in CH3 position and tune your TV to channel 3; then try the CH4 position and tune your

TV to channel 4.

3 4

CH.

Tune

TV to

Ch.4

For a test display, press TV/VCR on remote repeatedly until the VCR indicator light appears in the VCR’s front panel display. Press MENU on the remote to see the main menu.

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REMOTE CONTROL

The remote control is used for most of the operations and features of the VCR. Before proceeding, put batteries in the remote and become familiar with the buttons. Use only type

AAA batteries. The maximum operating distance is about 25 feet.

The POWER, PLAY, PAUSE, FF, REW and REC/ITR buttons on the remote control unit perform the same functions as the corresponding buttons on the VCR. The remaining buttons are on the remote control unit only.

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EJECT

To eject the tape in the VCR (page 19).

CLEAR

Cancels a timer recording (page 29).

Resets tape counter to 0:00:00 (page 35).

D E F G

ARROWS

Move up, down, left, right one row, column, or selection

(hold to repeat) (page 15, 16).

ENTER

Accesses the onscreen menu (page 15).

Displays functions on the TV screen. Switches among the clock, tape counter and tape remaining modes on the display (page 14, 35).

SP/SLP

Use to select recording speed (page 26).

CM SKIP

To fast forward picture search through 30 seconds of recording (page 25).

EZ REVIEW

Replays the specified segment twice.

NUMBER buttons

Use these buttons, numbered 0-9, to select a channel.

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REMOTE CONTROL (Cont’d)

MENU

Displays the programming menu on the TV screen.

Quits the current screen or Pop-up, or returns to the currently tuned channel (page 15, 17).

CH/TRK(channel/tracking) (

D

/

E

)

• To scan up or down through memorized channels (page 17).

To select the LINE1(or 2) channel, select the next highest or lowest channel programmed in the VCR with these buttons.

• To adjust manually the tape’s picture onscreen (page 22).

TV/VCR

To view channels selected by the VCR tuner or by the TV tuner (page 11, 26).

STOP

To stop playback or recording (page 22, 26).


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OPERATION OF REMOTE CONTROL

Aim the remote control at the sensor on the front panel of the VCR.

HOW TO INSTALL THE BATTERIES

1

Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of arrow.

2

Insert 2 “AAA”-size batteries in the correct direction.

3

Replace the cover.

NOTES

• The remote control will not operate properly if something comes between the VCR and the remote control.

• If the range is short, try new batteries.

• An object between the VCR and remote control may block the invisible light beam and operation will be impossible.

• Batteries installed backwards may leak and damage your

Remote Control.

• Do not mix old and new batteries or carbon types with alkaline types.

• Remove the batteries from the battery compartment if the remote control will not be used for a long time.

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ONSCREEN DISPLAY (OSD)

PREPARATION

• Turn on the power of both the VCR and TV.

• Be sure the TV is set to the VCR Output Channel (CH 3 or 4).

• If a direct VIDEO/AUDIO connection is made between the

VCR and the TV, set the TV’s source selector to VIDEO.

ONSCREEN FUNCTION DISPLAYS

Some of these functions will be displayed every time the VCR is operated.

PLAY

SP

JUL 5 , THU power

STEREO

2:15 PM eject

FUNCTION DISPLAY

Indicates the function in progress.

HI-FI DISPLAY

Indicates the unit is playing back a tape recorded in HI-FI.

CHANNEL DISPLAY

Indicates the selected channel (or LINE1, LINE2).

STEREO/SAP DISPLAY (MONO is not displayed)

Shows the type of audio signal received by the VCR tuner.

TAPE SPEED DISPLAY

Shows the current tape speed.

CLOCK/COUNT/REMAIN DISPLAY

Shows the current time, the tape counter and remaining time on the tape.

DATE DISPLAY

Shows the current date. (Month/Day/Day of the week format)

Each press of the ENTER changes the TV screen in the following sequence.

STOP

SP

CH 4

STEREO

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JUL 5 , THU 2:15 PM

2:15 PM

0:35:40

REM 1:58

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NOTES

• The function displays can be seen displayed on the TV screen for 5 seconds.

• The clock (or tape counter, tape remaining) mode will remain on the screen until you press ENTER.

• The tape counter and the remaining tape length indicator appear only when a cassette is inserted. Also, the remaining tape length indicator appears after any tape operation.

SETTING THE ONSCREEN DISPLAY

power eject

The SETUP, clock setting, and timer recordings are accessed conveniently with Onscreen Menu Displays that lead you through each step. The following pages describe the Onscreen selections to be set.


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PREPARATION





MENU SELECTION

Your VCR allows remote control adjustment of several features.

1

Press MENU and the MAIN menu will appear.

2

Select the desired menu with the D press ENTER.

or E button and then

MAIN MENU

CLOCK

PROGRAM

TUNING

SETUP

SELECT

TO EXIT PRESS

ENTER

MONTH : JANUARY

DAY : 1 MON

YEAR : 2001

TIME : 12 : 00 AM

AUTO CLOCK SET : ON

DAYLIGHT SAVING: AUTO

TIME ZONE: AUTO

SELECT

TO EXIT PRESS

ADJUST

PROGRAM 1

MONTH :

DAY

START

STOP

:

:

:

CHANNEL :

SPEED :

REPEAT :

SELECT

TO EXIT PRESS

ADJUST

CLOCK SET

PROGRAM

(page 20-21)

(page 27-29)

TUNING

(page 17-18)

AUTO CHANNEL SET

TUNING BAND: TV

CH. ADD/DEL: CH. 2 ADD

SOURCE SELECT: TUNER

SELECT

TO EXIT PRESS

ADJUST

SETUP

(page 16)

FUNCTION OSD : ON

LANGUAGE SELECT:ENGLISH

AUDIO MODE: HI-FI

BROADCAST TYPE: STEREO

AUDIO OUTPUT: STEREO

SELECT

TO EXIT PRESS

ADJUST

NOTE

• The display stays on the screen for 3 minutes.

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SETTING THE SETUP MENU

MAIN MENU

CLOCK

PROGRAM

TUNING

SETUP

SELECT

TO EXIT PRESS

ENTER

FUNCTION OSD

The onscreen display of this VCR can be turned on or off.

Use the FUNCTION OSD option to select ON or OFF by pressing F or G .

SETUP MENU

LANGUAGE SELECT

The onscreen programming of this VCR can display in either

English, Spanish, or French.

Use the LANGUAGE SELECT option to select ENGLISH,

SPANISH, or FRENCH by pressing F or G .

FUNCTION OSD : ON


AUDIO MODE: HI-FI



SELECT

TO EXIT PRESS

ADJUST

Press

D or

E to choose a desired option on the

SETUP menu. Then press or G to choose a desired setting.

AUDIO MODE DISPLAY

The VCR has two separate audio playback systems, the high quality

VHS Hi-Fi system and standard NORMAL mono system. The same audio is generally recorded on both systems. The VHS Hi-Fi system plays on separate (left and right) channels, and the NORMAL system plays monaural sound. The normal track is always played so the cassette can be played on a VCR that does not have VHS Hi-Fi.

Use the AUDIO MODE option to select HI-FI or NORMAL by pressing

F or

G

.

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BROADCAST TYPE DISPLAY (STEREO/SAP/MONO)

Multichannel Television Sound (MTS) carries stereo and/or

Second Audio Program (SAP) bilingual signals. Set this display to the desired position when both MTS stereo and SAP signals are received. When only one of the MTS signal is received, the

VCR automatically selects the corresponding receiving mode

(Stereo or SAP) regardless of the selected position.

For normal operation, the display should be in the STEREO position. The VCR will then record a STEREO program when available, and record a mono program IF the program NOT IN STEREO.

Use the BROADCAST TYPE option to select STEREO, SAP, or MONO by pressing F or G

.

• For weak STEREO and/or SAP broadcasting, changing the display to mono may give clearer sound.

AUDIO OUTPUT DISPLAY (STEREO/LEFT/RIGHT)

Used during playback [when AUDIO MODE display (HI-FI/NOR-

MAL) is in HI-FI position] for selecting the audio output signals from the AUDIO OUT terminals (L ch and R ch), and VHF/UHF/CATV.

This display setting should normally be left in the stereo position, so that when a stereo tape is played, the stereo sound will be heard through the left and right channels. If a mono tape is played and the audio output is set to stereo, the same mono sound will be heard from both left and right channels.

Use the AUDIO OUTPUT option to select STEREO, LEFT, or

RIGHT by pressing F or G

.

CHANNEL SELECTION

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This VCR is equipped with a frequency synthesized tuner capable of receiving up to 181 channels. These include VHF channels 2-13, UHF channels 14-69 and CATV channels 1-125.

PREPARATION

• Connect the VCR to the desired type of antenna or cable TV system, as shown in ANTENNA TO VCR CONNECTIONS and

CABLE ANTENNA (CATV) CONNECTION (page 7).

• Switch on the power to the VCR and TV.

• Tune the TV to the VCR output channel (CH 3 or 4).

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CLOCK

PROGRAM

TUNING

SETUP

SELECT

TO EXIT PRESS

ENTER

2

Press D or E to select the TUNING menu, then press

ENTER. The TUNING menu will appear.

AUTO CHANNEL SET

TUNING BAND: TV



SELECT

TO EXIT PRESS

ADJUST

AUTO CHANNEL SET

TUNING BAND: TV



SELECT

TO EXIT PRESS

ADJUST

3

Press E to choose the SOURCE SELECT option, then press or G to select TUNER.

Press

F or

G repeatedly to select TUNER, LINE1 or LINE2.

4

Press D or E to choose the AUTO CHANNEL SET option, then press F or G to start the channel search.

The tuner will automatically cycle through all available channels in the area and place them in the tuner’s memory.

5

Select the TUNING BAND: TV or CATV.

TV is for over the air antenna reception.

CATV is for cable or wireless cable subscribers.

Press D press F or E or G to choose the TUNING BAND option, then to select TV or CATV.

AUTO CHANNEL SET

TUNING BAND: TV



SELECT

TO EXIT PRESS

ADJUST

6

Press MENU to return to the TV screen.

Use CH/TRK (

D

/

E

) or CH (

▲/▼) on the front panel to cycle the

VCR through the channels in memory.

AUTO CHANNEL SET

PROCEEDING

CHANNEL 13

TO EXIT PRESS

AUTO CHANNEL SET

TUNING BAND: TV



SELECT

TO EXIT PRESS

ADJUST

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CHANNEL SELECTION (Cont’d)

MAIN MENU

CLOCK

PROGRAM

TUNING

SETUP

SELECT

TO EXIT PRESS

ENTER

TO ADD OR ERASE CHANNELS FROM MEMORY

This feature allows you to add or erase channels from memory manually.

1


TUNING MENU

2

Press D or E to select the TUNING menu, then press

ENTER. The TUNING menu will appear.

3

Press E to choose the CH. ADD/DEL option. Press F or G to select a channel to add or erase.

AUTO CHANNEL SET

TUNING BAND: TV



ADD/DELETE

SELECT ADJUST

TO EXIT PRESS

4

Press ENTER to add or erase the channel.

Repeat steps 3 and 4 to add or erase channels.

5


VIEWING TV ONLY

Turn on the TV and tune it to the channel that you wish to watch.

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Set POWER to OFF.

You don’t need to disconnect the VCR from the TV to watch TV separately. When the VCR’s power is OFF, or when the VCR’s power is ON and the TV/VCR selector is set to TV, the TV will operate as if it were connected directly to the antenna or cable.

NOTES

• The power cord must be plugged into an AC outlet.

• To view or record cable TV programs with the VCR, the VCR’s

TUNING BAND option must be set to CATV (TUNING menu).

• Do not place the VCR directly on top of the TV. This may cause interference in the picture and sound (of the VCR) during the recording or playback mode. If this interference occurs, locate the VCR away from the TV.

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VIDEO CASSETTE TAPES

SAFETY TAB

This VCR will operate with any video cassette which has the mark. The table below shows the recording/playback time of VHS cassettes when they are used in the SP, LP and

SLP speeds. (LP speed is for playback only.)

To prevent accidental erasure, remove the tab after recording.

SPEED

TYPE

SP MODE

LP MODE

SLP MODE

T-60

60 mins.

120 mins.

180 mins.

T-120

120 mins.

240 mins.

360 mins.

T-160

160 mins.

320 mins.

480 mins.

To record again cover the hole with vinyl tape.

WHEN HANDLING VIDEO CASSETTES

• Do not expose video cassettes to extreme heat, high humidity, or strong magnetic fields.

• Do not tamper with the cassette mechanism.

• Do not touch the tape with your fingers.

• Always store an unused cassette in its case.

LOADING

Hold the cassette with the arrow side up (top). Insert the cassette gently into the slot in the direction of the arrow (on the cassette) until the loading mechanism automatically pulls the cassette into the unit. Make certain that the cassette is inserted correctly.

•

If the cassette is not loaded correctly, the VCR will eject the cassette automatically after approximately 3 seconds.

UNLOADING

Press STOP/EJECT twice or press EJECT on the remote control. The cassette will be ejected automatically. After the cassette is visible in the tape slot, pull it out to remove it.

• Unloading the cassette is possible only when the power cord is connected to the wall outlet.

• The cassette can be ejected when STOP/EJECT is pressed, even if the VCR’s power is OFF.

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SETTING THE CLOCK


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MAIN MENU

CLOCK

PROGRAM

TUNING

SETUP

SELECT

TO EXIT PRESS

ENTER

CLOCK MENU

MONTH : JANUARY

DAY : 1 MON

YEAR : 2001

TIME : 12 : 00 AM

AUTO CLOCK SET : ON


TIME ZONE: AUTO

SELECT

TO EXIT PRESS

ADJUST

Things to know before starting

• The clock uses the 12-hour system. (Be sure to set AM and

PM correctly.)

• The buttons for setting the clock are on the remote control.

• An illogical date will not be accepted (for example:

February 30).

• The initial Clock Setting is JANUARY 1, 2001, 12:00 AM.

PREPARATION





The VCR gives you two ways to set the time and date: the Auto

Clock Feature or manually. The Auto Clock Feature enables the

VCR to set up the clock when the VCR is turned off.

AUTO CLOCK SET

1


2

Press D or E to choose the CLOCK menu.

Press ENTER and the CLOCK menu will appear.

3

Press E to choose the AUTO CLOCK SET option.

Press F or G to choose ON.

MONTH : JANUARY

DAY : 1 MON

YEAR : 2001

TIME : 12 : 00 AM

AUTO CLOCK SET : ON


TIME ZONE: AUTO

SELECT

TO EXIT PRESS

ADJUST

MONTH : JANUARY

DAY : 1 MON

YEAR : 2001

TIME : 12 : 00 AM

AUTO CLOCK SET : ON


TIME ZONE: AUTO

SELECT

TO EXIT PRESS

ADJUST

NOTE

There are cases that TV station does not send or sends wrong date and/or time information and VCR sets the incorrect time accordingly.

In this case we recommend that you set the clock manually.

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The Auto Clock Set feature is set to ON at the factory. In the ON setting, the VCR looks for a channel carrying XDS (Extended

Data Services) information. XDS updates the clock using the

Coordinated Universal Time.

4

Press E to choose the DAYLIGHT SAVING option.

Press F or G to choose AUTO, ON or OFF.

If you choose AUTO, the VCR sets the clock using the DST information broadcast in the signal (channel).

If you choose ON, the VCR sets the clock when the Daylight

Saving Time is started and ended.

5

Press

E

Press

F to choose the TIME ZONE option.

or

G to choose the correct time zone (AUTO, EASTERN,

CENTRAL, MOUNTAIN, PACIFIC, ALASKA or HAWAII).

If “AUTO” is selected as the time zone, the VCR sets the clock using the first Coordinated Universal Time information it finds in a broadcast signal.

6

Press MENU when finished.

7

Turn off the VCR and the auto clock setting works.

SETTING THE CLOCK (Cont’d)

MAIN MENU

CLOCK

PROGRAM

TUNING

SETUP

SELECT

TO EXIT PRESS

ENTER

MANUAL CLOCK SET

Example: July 5, 2001 ; 2:15 AM

1


2

Press

D or

E to choose the CLOCK menu.

Press ENTER and the CLOCK menu will appear.

CLOCK MENU

MONTH : JANUARY

DAY : 1 MON

YEAR : 2001

TIME : 12 : 00 AM

AUTO CLOCK SET : ON


TIME ZONE: AUTO

SELECT

TO EXIT PRESS

ADJUST

3

Press

F or

G to choose the month.

4

Press E to choose the DAY option.

Press F or G to choose the day.

The day of the week will display automatically.

MONTH : JULY

DAY : 5 THU

YEAR : 2001

TIME : 12 : 00 AM

AUTO CLOCK SET : OFF


TIME ZONE: AUTO

SELECT

TO EXIT PRESS

ADJUST

5

Press

E

Press F to choose the YEAR option.

or G to choose the year.

6

Press E to choose the TIME option.

Press F or G to choose the time.

MONTH : JULY

DAY : 5 THU

YEAR : 2001

TIME : 12 : 00 AM



TIME ZONE: AUTO

SELECT

TO EXIT PRESS

ADJUST

7

Press E to choose the DAYLIGHT SAVING option.

Press F or G to choose the ON or OFF.

8

Press MENU when finished.

MONTH : JULY

DAY : 5 THU

YEAR : 2001

TIME : 2 : 15 AM



TIME ZONE: AUTO

SELECT

TO EXIT PRESS

ADJUST

NOTE

The “AUTO CLOCK SET” must be set to “OFF”. If set to “ON”, an incorrect date and/or time will be entered again when the

VCR is turned off.

MONTHU:U JULY

DAYU :U 5 THU

YEARU :U 2001

TIMEU :U 2 : 15 AM

AUTO CLOCK SET :U OFF

DAYLIGHT SAVING:U ON

TIME ZONE:U AUTO

SELECT

TO EXIT PRESS

ADJUST

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NORMAL PLAYBACK

PREPARATION

• Turn on the TV.




NORMAL PLAYBACK

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Insert a prerecorded video cassette.

The indicator will light and the VCR will power-up automatically.

• Make sure that the TIMER indicator in the VCR indicator panel is not lighted. If it is, press POWER once.

• If a tape without a safety tab is inserted the unit will start the playback automatically.

2

Press PLAY once.

PLAY appears in the VCR indicator panel and TV screen.

• It is not necessary to select the tape speed for playback. It will be automatically selected by the VCR.

• In playback, the TV/VCR selector switches to VCR mode automatically.

3

Press STOP to stop playback.

STOP appears in the VCR indicator panel and TV screen.

• If the tape reaches the end before STOP is pressed, the VCR will automatically stop, rewind, eject, and it will turn itself off.

TRACKING CONTROL

AUTO TRACKING

The automatic tracking function adjusts the picture to remove snow or streaks.

The AUTO TRACKING function works in the following cases:

• A tape is played back for the first time.

• Tape speed (SP, LP, SLP) changes.

• Streaks or snow appear because of scratches on the tape.

MANUAL TRACKING

If noise appears on the screen during playback, press either

CH/TRK (

D

/

E

) on the remote control or CH (

D

/

E

) on the front panel until the noise on the screen is reduced.

• In case of vertical jitter, adjust these controls very carefully.

• Tracking is automatically reset to normal when the tape is ejected or the power cord is unplugged for more than 3 seconds.

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NORMAL PLAYBACK (Cont’d)

AUTO PLAY SYSTEM

This VCR features full automatic playback and rewind.

Load a cassette (with the safety tab removed).

• The power turns on automatically and playback begins.

• At the end of the tape, the VCR stops, then rewinds.

• The cassette is ejected after rewinding and the VCR turns itself off automatically.

LOAD AUTO

TAPE

AUTO

PLAY

AUTO

REWIND

EJECT

AUTO

POWER

OFF

AUTO POWER SHUT-OFF FUNCTION

This feature is especially helpful when you finish watching a tape. Press STOP, REW, and

POWER. The VCR will rewind the tape and turn itself off automatically.

1. Press STOP when you finish watching a tape.

2. Press REW to rewind the tape.

3. Press POWER during the REWIND mode, the VCR will enter the AUTO POWER SHUT-

OFF mode.

4. REW will flash on the VCR indicator panel.

5. After tape is rewound, VCR will turn off automatically.

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REWIND

AUTO

POWER

OFF

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SPECIAL EFFECTS PLAYBACK

These special effects are available during playback.

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TO WATCH A STILL (or Frame Advance) PICTURE

During PLAYBACK mode...

1

Press PAUSE.

Still picture will appear on the TV screen.

• If a still picture vibrates vertically, stabilize it by pressing

CH/TRK (

D

/

E

) on the remote control.

• If the VCR is left in the STILL mode for more than 5 minutes, the VCR will automatically enter the STOP mode to protect the tape and video heads.

2

Press PAUSE repeatedly to advance the video picture one frame at a time while viewing a still picture.

3

To continue normal playback, press PLAY.

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VISUAL SEARCH FUNCTION

This function lets you quickly and visually search for a desired tape section in either direction: forward and reverse.


1

Press desired search button (FF or REW).

The VCR will be activated in the SEARCH mode and CUE or

REV will appear on the VCR indicator panel.

• If the VCR is left in the SEARCH mode for more than 3 minutes, the VCR will automatically enter the PLAY mode, to protect the tape and video heads.

2

To continue normal playback, press PLAY.

LOGIC SEARCH FUNCTION

The VCR must be in the STOP Mode.

1

Press FF or REW once. Fast winding begins.

2

Press and hold FF or REW again.

Visual search (Cue/Review) begins so you can check what is on the tape.

• The CUE or REVIEW mode will continue until the FF or REW button is released.

3

When released, Fast Forward or Rewinding resumes.

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USING THE SLOW MOTION FEATURE

During STILL mode...

1

While in still video mode, press FF or REW.

The tape will be played back at a speed 1/19 times slower than the normal speed.

• During slow playback, CH/TRK (

D

/

E

) on the Remote Control can be used to minimize noise bands.

• When the slow mode continues for more than 30 seconds, the VCR will automatically change to PLAYBACK mode.

2

Press FF or REW to control slow speed during slow motion.

3

Press PLAY to return to normal playback speed or press

STOP to stop tape movement.

CM SKIP (Commercial Skip)

This is useful for skipping commercials or short program segments.


1

Press CM SKIP.

The tape will fast forward picture search through 30 seconds of recording.

The skipping time can be extended by pressing CM SKIP.

Subsequent presses result in advancing the fast forward picture search time by 30-second increments (maximum 3 minutes).

2

When the search is complete, the VCR will go into PLAY-

BACK mode automatically.

SPECIAL EFFECTS PLAYBACK NOTES:

• Horizontal lines (noise bars) will appear on the TV screen.

This is normal.

• The audio is automatically muted during special effect modes, so there is no sound during search.

• During the high-speed picture search modes, a short period is needed to stabilize tape speed when re-entering the PLAY mode. Slight interference may be observed during this period.

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NORMAL RECORDING

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PREPARATION





1

Insert the video cassette with the safety tab in place.

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Select the desired channel by using CH/TRK (

▲/▼).

• If you are recording from another source via audio/video input jacks (at the Rear or Front panel), select the LINE1 or LINE2 by pressing CH/TRK (

▲/▼).

3

Set the desired speed (SP or SLP) by pressing SP/SLP.

• This VCR is not designed to record in LP mode.

4

Set the MTS mode as desired (See page 16, 34).

Always use PAUSE for best results when making changes during recording.

For example: To change channels during recording, first press PAUSE to put the unit in pause mode.

Then select the desired channel on the VCR, and press PAUSE again to resume recording.

5

Press REC/ITR once.

Recording will start. (REC will appear)

• If a cassette with no safety tab is loaded, the cassette will be ejected automatically.

6

Press STOP to stop recording.

• If the tape reaches the end before STOP is pressed, the VCR will automatically stop, rewind, eject, and turn itself off.

To PAUSE the recording

During the RECORDING mode...

1

Press PAUSE to pause the tape.

The RECP will show on the VCR indicator panel.

2

When you want to continue recording, press PAUSE again or press REC/ITR.

• After 5 minutes in pause mode, the tape will be stopped automatically to protect the tape and the video heads.

To record one TV program while watching another

1

Press TV/VCR to select the TV mode during recording.

The VCR indicator disappears.

2

Using the TV, select the channel to be viewed.

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TIMER RECORDING

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This VCR can be programmed to record up to 8 programs within a period of 1 year. For unattended recording, the timer needs to know the channels to be recorded and the starting and ending times.

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TUNING MENU

Things to know before starting

• If you try to set the program timer before setting the clock,

PLEASE SET THE CLOCK appears for a moment and then

CLOCK menu appears on the TV screen. Set the time and date before proceeding.

• The display contents will be automatically replaced by TV programs after 3 minutes.

• Make sure a tape is in the VCR and the safety tab is in place or the tape will be automatically ejected.

AUTO CHANNEL SET

TUNING BAND: TV



SELECT

TO EXIT PRESS

ADJUST

MAIN MENU

PREPARATION

• Turn on the power of both the VCR and the TV.

• Be sure the TV is set to the VCR output channel (3 or 4).

• Make sure the TUNING BAND in the TUNING menu is set appropriately (TV or CATV) (see illustration left).

CLOCK

PROGRAM

TUNING

SETUP

SELECT

TO EXIT PRESS

ENTER

1


2

Press D or E to choose the PROGRAM menu.

PROGRAM 1

MONTH :

DAY

START :

:

STOP :

CHANNEL :

SPEED :

REPEAT :

SELECT

TO EXIT PRESS

ADJUST

3

Press ENTER to enter the PROGRAM menu.

The PROGRAM menu will appear.

• If all programs have already been entered, FULLY PRO-

GRAMMED message will appear for a moment and then

PROGRAM 1 will appear on the TV screen.

4

Press F or G to choose the PROGRAM No. (1-8).

PROGRAM 1

MONTH : JULY

DAY

START :

:

STOP :

CHANNEL :

SPEED :

REPEAT :

SELECT

TO EXIT PRESS

ADJUST

5

Press E to choose the MONTH option.

Press F or G to choose the desired month.

Example JULY

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TIMER RECORDING (Cont’d)

PROGRAM 1

MONTH : JULY

DAY : 6 FRI

START :

STOP :

CHANNEL :

SPEED :

REPEAT :

SELECT

TO EXIT PRESS

ADJUST

PROGRAM 1

MONTH : JULY

DAY

START

STOP :

: 6 FRI

: 6:00 PM

CHANNEL :

SPEED :

REPEAT :

SELECT

TO EXIT PRESS

ADJUST

PROGRAM 1

MONTH : JULY

DAY : 6 FRI

START

STOP

CHANNEL :

SPEED :

REPEAT :

: 6:00 PM

: 7:30 PM

SELECT

TO EXIT PRESS

ADJUST

PROGRAM 1

MONTH : JULY

DAY : 6 FRI

START : 6:00 PM

STOP : 7:30 PM

CHANNEL : 4 TV

SPEED : AUTO

REPEAT : ONCE

SELECT

TO EXIT PRESS

ADJUST

PROGRAM 1

MONTH : JULY

DAY : 6 FRI

START : 6:00 PM

STOP : 7:30 PM

CHANNEL : 4 TV

SPEED : SP

REPEAT : ONCE

SELECT

TO EXIT PRESS

ADJUST

PROGRAM 1

MONTH : JULY

DAY : 6 FRI

START : 6:00 PM

STOP : 7:30 PM

CHANNEL : 4 TV

SPEED : SP

REPEAT : ONCE

SELECT

TO EXIT PRESS

ADJUST

6

Press E to choose the DAY option.

Press F or G to choose the desired day.

Example: 6 FRI

7

Press E to choose the START option.

Press F or G to choose the desired start time.

Example: 6:00 PM

8

Press E to choose the STOP option.

Press F or G to choose the desired stop time.

Example: 7:30 PM

9

Press E

Press F to choose the CHANNEL option.

or G to choose the desired channel (Channel XX,

LINE1 or LINE2).

Example CH 4

Cable Users: If you have CABLE TV and used the Cable Box setup on the Cable Connections (page 7) using a cable box converter, you must tune the VCR to the cable box output channel

(usually CH 3 or 4). Change channels with the cable box instead of the VCR.

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Press E

Press

F to choose the SPEED option.

or

G to choose the desired tape speed (AUTO,

SP, or SLP).

Example SP

• The AUTO mode determines how much tape is left and switches speed from SP to SLP, if necessary, to complete recording the program. There will be some picture and sound distortion at the point of the speed change.

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Press E

Press F to choose the REPEAT option.

or G to choose the desired repeat (ONCE,

WEEKLY, or DAILY).

Example: ONCE

ONCE event....for recording up to 8 programs on a single day or over the days within a period of 1 year.

WEEKLY event....for recording up to 8 programs on a certain day of every week.

DAILY event....for recording up to 8 programs at the same time(s) Monday through Friday.

If the input data is wrong, press

D

correct it by pressing

F

or

G

.

to select the data and

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TIMER RECORDING (Cont’d)

If the power fails or the

VCR is unplugged from the AC outlet, the correct clock time and timer settings are kept in memory for approximately 3 seconds. After 3 seconds, the clock and program timer must be reset when power is restored.

Reset time according to instructions.

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Press MENU, the program will be memorized by the VCR.

• If the program preset time is past, the PAST TIME PRO-

GRAMMED message will appear on the TV screen. Return to the incorrect program and program it with the correct time.

• If you had entered a past date, the timer recording will be performed on that date of the next year.

• Additional programs may be entered by repeating steps 1-12.

Cable Users: If your cable hookup is via a TV converter box, you can program multiple recordings only on the converter box output channel. This is because the converter determines what channel you view through your VCR.

If you are finished programming and you want to set the VCR to record the programs you have entered. A) MAKE SURE

YOU HAVE INSERTED A TAPE INTO THE VCR.

B) YOU

MUST TURN OFF THE VCR BEFORE IT WILL RECORD

ANY TIMER PROGRAMS. (TIMER indicator lights). The

VCR is now set to record the preset programs.

The VCR must be off for a timer recording to take place!

You can clear the timer recording by pressing POWER during timer recording.

MAIN MENU

CLOCK

PROGRAM

TUNING

SETUP

SELECT

TO EXIT PRESS

ENTER

PROGRAM MENU

PROGRAM 1

MONTH : JULY

DAY : 6 FRI

START : 6:00 PM

STOP : 7:30 PM

CHANNEL : 4 TV

SPEED : SP

REPEAT : ONCE

TO ERASE PRESS

TO EXIT PRESS

CHECKING (ERASING) THE TIMER PROGRAM

Programming can be checked whenever the VCR is turned on.

1


2

Press D or E to choose the PROGRAM menu.

Press ENTER and the PROGRAM menu will appear.

3

Press F or G to select a program you want to check or erase. If you want to erase the program, press CLEAR.

4


7:00 PM 8:00 PM 9:00 PM 10:00 PM

Prog No. 1

Prog No. 2

Prog No. 3

These portions will not be recorded.

PROGRAM PRIORITY

If the recording start and end times of preset programs overlap on the same day (see the example and diagram left), program number 2 will not be recorded until program number 1 is finished.

The first part of program number 2 will not be recorded. The same thing will happen to program number 3.

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INSTANT TIMER RECORDING

Instant Timer Recording allows you to make a recording easily of a preset length without using the program timer.

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PREPARATION

• Turn on the power of both the VCR and the TV.

• Be sure the TV is set to the VCR output channel (3 or 4).



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1

Insert a video cassette with the safety tab in place.

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2

Select the desired channel by using CH/TRK (

▲/▼) or number (0-9).

The channel number appears on the TV screen and indicator panel.

• If you are recording from another source via audio/video input jacks (at the Rear or Front panel), select the LINE1 or LINE2.

3

Set the TAPE SPEED option to desired speed (SP or SLP) by pressing SP/SLP.

The tape speed will appear on the TV screen and indicator panel.

4

Press REC/ITR twice.

The menu as illustrated, will appear on the TV screen.

Recording will start (The TIMER indicator will light).

5

Press REC/ITR repeatedly to select the recording time length.

INSTANT TIMER RECORD

MENU

INSTANT TIMER RECORD

CHANNEL

SPEED

START

LENGTH

2

SP

NOW

0H30M

0H30M 1H00M 1H30M

0H00M 9H00M 8H30M

Length Display

(each press increases recording by 30 minutes)

At the end of recording the display will read 0H00, the VCR will stop recording and shut off.

• During Instant Timer Recording, changing the channel on the

VCR will not be possible.

• You can stop the recording by pressing STOP.

CHECKING THE RECORDING TIME

Press REC/ITR once to check the recording time. The recalled setting will automatically return to the TV screen after 6 seconds.

TO EXTEND THE RECORDING TIME

The recording time can be extended anytime by pressing REC/ITR.

Subsequent presses result in advancing the recording time by

30-minute increments.

NOTES

• If you press PAUSE during instant timer recording, the VCR will enter the normal recording mode.

• If the VCR is set to “0H00M”, the VCR goes to normal recording mode.

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DUBBING AND EDITING

If you wish to edit or dub your camcorder (or another VCR) recordings to this VCR, the rear

(or Front) panel mounted Audio and Video (A/V) input jacks make the connections quick and easy. The direct A/V jacks will also provide better picture results than using the RF jack on the rear panel.

Another VCR: Play

Camcorder:

Play

Your VCR: Recording

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From

AUDIO and

VIDEO Output

OR

From

AUDIO and

VIDEO Output

To AUDIO/VIDEO Input

1

Connect the camcorder’s (or another VCR’s) A/V outputs to your VCR as illustrated above.

2

Set the input channel “LINE2”.

• If you have connected your VCR to the A/V input jacks on the rear of VCR, you should select the input channel LINE2.

• To select an A/V input channel (LINE1 or 2), select the next highest or lowest channel programmed in the VCR with the CH/TRK (

D

/

E

).

3

Play the tape in the camcorder (or another VCR). If you have a TV attached to your VCR, you can see the video playing.

4

When you desire recording to begin, press VCR’s REC/ITR once to start.

NOTE

Before recording, please confirm the recording start position.

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EASY FUNCTIONS

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This page explains how to use the easy function’s operation.

EASY OPERATION

If you press PLAY, FF, REW, EJECT or REC/ITR button when the power of this unit is off and a tape is inserted. The power turns on automatically and then the appropriate operation will work as below.

Press

PLAY

FF

REW

EJECT

REC/ITR

Operation

Power On

→ Play back the tape

Power On

→ Fast-forward the tape

Power On

→ Rewind the tape

Power On

→ Eject the tape → Power Off

Power On

→ Enter pause record mode

If a cassette with no safety tab is loaded, the cassette will be ejected automatically.

SP

CH 4

WABC STEREO

“Home video”

JUL 5 , THU 2:15 PM

Easy Information Screen

(Station ID)

PROGRAM DETAILS

“Home video”

LENGTH 01:00

TIME REMAINING 00:26

RATING N/A

Easy Information Screen

(Program details)

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EASY REVIEW

You can replay a specified segment twice.

1

During playback, press and hold EZ REVIEW for more than

3 seconds at the end of the segment and your VCR will start reverse search.

2

Release EZ REVIEW at the beginning of the segment.

The segment is replayed twice automatically.

To return to normal play, press EZ REVIEW again during easy review playback.

EASY INFORMATION

If the Extended Data Service (XDS) signals are provided along with normal TV signal in your area or during playback a tape recorded with Extended Data Service (XDS) signals, the station

ID, program title and program details are shown in the TV screen.

When viewing a channel with Extended Data Service (XDS) signals, press ENTER button then the station ID will appear on the TV screen. Press ENTER button again and the program details will appear on the TV screen.

When viewing a tape recorded with Extended Data Service

(XDS) signals, press ENTER button twice then the program title and program details will be appeared on the TV screen.

Program Details

Length: Indicates the run length of a program.

Time Remaining: Indicates the remaining time of a program.

Rating: Indicates the rating of the current program (N/A, G,

PG, PG-13, R, NC-17, X and Not Rated). The rating N/A means that the motion picture ratings are not applicable to this program.

VHS Hi-Fi STEREO SYSTEM/MTS BROADCAST

This VCR is equipped with the VHS Hi-Fi audio sound system for recording and playback. The information below gives a brief description of Hi-Fi audio and how to record and play a tape in the Hi-Fi audio mode.

FUNCTION OSD : ON


AUDIO MODE: HI-FI



CHANNEL MAPPING

SELECT

TO EXIT PRESS

ADJUST

To enjoy a Hi-Fi stereo system, connect your VCR’s

AUDIO(R/L)/VIDEO OUT jacks to the AUDIO(R/L)/VIDEO

INPUT jacks on back your TV (or another A/V system) using

A/V cables.

FUNCTION OSD : ON


AUDIO MODE: HI-FI



CHANNEL MAPPING

SELECT

TO EXIT PRESS

ADJUST

PLAYBACK WITH Hi-Fi STEREO AUDIO SOUND

A stereo TV with AUDIO/VIDEO input jacks or a stereo audio system is required for true stereo playback. To experience the full and rich stereo sound available with Hi-Fi recorded tapes, we recommend connecting your VCR to a home stereo audio system.

1

Set the AUDIO MODE option to HI-FI on the SETUP menu.

2

Set the AUDIO OUTPUT option to STEREO position.

(STEREO) POSITION: The left channel sound (L) is heard from the left speaker and the right channel sound (R) is heard from the right speaker.

(LEFT) POSITION: The left channel sound (L) is heard from both speakers.

(RIGHT) POSITION: The right channel sound (R) is heard from both speakers.

3

Insert a cassette and press PLAY.

Adjust volume at your stereo system.

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VHS Hi-Fi STEREO SYSTEM/MTS BROADCAST (Cont’d)

TV screen

CH 4

STEREO/SAP

STEREO

Lights up when a stereo broadcast is being received.

SAP

Lights up when a SAP

BILINGUAL broadcast is being received.

MTS (Multi-Channel TV Sound)

This VCR will decode MTS stereo and bilingual (SAP) off-the-air broadcast sound signals. It also decodes stereo TV sound from local cable companies, as long as they operate on assigned cable frequencies and use the EIA-recommended MTS stereo/bilingual TV sound system.

MULTICHANNEL TV SOUND INDICATOR (MTS)

Shows Onscreen as illustrated on the left when ENTER is pressed.

• One or both of the indicators will light, depending on the MTS broadcast.

If only STEREO appears on the TV screen.

The VCR can record in stereo onto the VHS Hi-Fi audio tracks when BROADCAST TYPE is in the STEREO position. The VCR will also record mono audio onto the mono audio track.

If only SAP appears on the TV screen.

Set BROADCAST TYPE to SAP.

If both the STEREO/SAP appear on the TV screen

Use the BROADCAST TYPE option to select the desired recording mode (STEREO or SAP).

FUNCTION OSD : ON


AUDIO MODE:

BROADCAST TYPE:

HI-FI

SAP

STEREO AUDIO OUTPUT:

CHANNEL MAPPING

SELECT

TO EXIT PRESS

ADJUST

SAP (Second Audio Program) RECORDING

Some stations transmit a Second Audio Program, which is used for a second language or additional information. When the station broadcasts a Second Audio Program, follow the procedure below to record the SAP.

1

Insert a video cassette that the safety tab is in place.

2

Set the BROADCAST TYPE option to SAP (SETUP menu).

Do this if only SAP appears on the TV screen or you know the program has SAP.

3

Set the desired speed (SP or SLP) by pressing SP/SLP.

4

Select the desired channel. SAP should appear on the TV screen.

5

Press REC/ITR once

You are now recording the program you see and hear on the TV.

6

Press STOP to stop recording.

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TAPE COUNTER MEMORY FEATURE

Indicator Panel TV Screen

CLOCK

COUNTER

2:15 AM

0:05:25

REAL-TIME COUNTER

Shows length of tape run in hours, minutes, and seconds (refer to the left). Press ENTER to select the real-time counter display.

Every press of ENTER changes the TV screen as illustrated left.

• Counter changes to 0:00:00 when the cassette is ejected.

• The real-time counter does not operate when nothing is recorded on the tape.

• The real-time counter will not work if a tape is not inserted.

REM 1:07

REMAINING TIME power eject

COUNTER MEMORY FUNCTION

This is useful if there is a section of tape you want to view immediately after recording or if you want to return to the same point several times.

1

Begin recording or playing a tape.

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2

Press ENTER repeatedly to display the real-time counter on the TV screen.

3

At the point that you want locate later, reset the real-time counter to 0:00:00 by pressing CLEAR.

4

Continue to play or record.

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5

Press STOP when recording or playback finishes.

6

Press REW.

The tape automatically stops when the tape counter returns to about “0:00:00”.

Indicator Panel TV Screen

REM 1:07

TAPE REMAINING

This function allows the time of the remaining tape to be displayed during recording or playback.

Press ENTER until the REM indicator displays on the TV screen during recording or playback.

NOTE

The remaining tape length indicator may not be displayed correctly depending on the condition of the tape, and type of tape

(T-140, T-160, or T-210 etc)

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EDITING A RECORDING


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1

Press PLAY and watch the program until you reach the exact point where you want the new recording to start.

2

Press PAUSE.

3

Press REC/ITR once.

The program material to be recorded will appear on the television.

4

When you wish to start recording, press PAUSE again.

The new program material will directly follow the previously recorded material. This feature is especially helpful during camcorder-to-VCR dubbing use so each segment of the recording becomes a continuous program.

OPERATING HINTS

•

In manual recording, Timer recording, Instant Timer

Recording, playback, or fast forward modes, the VCR automatically starts rewinding the tape at the end of the tape. The cassette will stop at the beginning of the tape and be ejected, and the VCR will turn itself off.

•

After you have finished using the VCR, rewind, eject, and remove the cassette. Place the cassette in its protective sleeve to protect it from dust. It is not necessary to rewind the cassette before removing it, but if you do, it will be ready to play or record the next time you use it.

•

Be sure the VCR Channel Selector is on the correct channel you wish to record. The channel that is being recorded can always be checked by setting the television on the VCR channel (3 or 4) and pressing the TV/VCR selector to turn the VCR’s VCR indicator on.

•

Do not attempt to hook up more than one television set to the

VCR for either recording or playback.

VIDEO HEAD CLEANING

•

Whenever a video cassette is inserted into or ejected from this unit the video head is automatically cleaned.

•

However, it is possible that the heads may become clogged when playing an old or damaged tape. If the image on your screen resembles the picture on the left while playing back a tape, the heads may require cleaning.

•

To clean the heads, obtain a head cleaning tape from your local video dealer. Follows the instructions that come with the cleaning tape, as excessive use can shorten head life.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

SYMPTOM

Cassette cannot be inserted.

CHECK POINT & CORRECTION

• Load cassette in direction indicated by arrow on cassette.

• A cassette is already in the VCR.

• Check if the VCR indicator panel is lit. If not, make sure power cord is plugged in.

• If the indicator flashes, press POWER again.

No picture appears on TV screen.

A picture appears on TV screen but is not clear.

• Press TV/VCR to select the VCR mode.

• Set the television to the same channel selected on the VCR

OUTPUT CHANNEL SELECT SWITCH. (CH3 or CH4).

• Adjust the Tuning Control on the television to obtain the best picture.

The VCR will not go into the recording mode, even when

REC/ITR is pressed.

No picture appears on television screen when PLAY is pressed.

No picture, but audio is clear.

• The cassette has had the safety tab removed. Stick a piece of cellophane tape over the safety tab hole or select a different cassette.

• Set the television to the VCR channel (3 or 4) depending upon the selected channel on the back of the VCR. (Output Channel).

• Try a different cassette tape.

• The heads may require cleaning.

• Take VCR to a qualified Service Center for service.

Interference on playback picture.

• Adjust fine tuning knob on television set to obtain best picture.

• Adjust the tracking control.

• Take VCR to Service Center for service.

• Weak or dead batteries.

• Do not block sensor.

The VCR cannot be remotely controlled or the remote control has short range.

“ - - : - - ” appears on the indicator panel.

• Reset time according to instructions. Power has been interrupted.

VCR does not start at preset record starting time.

The tape is ejected in the timer mode.

indicator flashes.

• Setup recording time according to instructions.

• Be sure the AM-PM display is correct.

• The cassette has had the safety tab removed. Stick a piece of cellophane tape over the safety tab hole or select a different cassette.

• Insert a cassette.

The Auto Clock Setup procedure enters the wrong date and/or time.

• The TV station sent the wrong XDS information. Use the Manual

Clock Set procedure on page 21.

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SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL

Head System

Power Source

Power Consumption

Dimensions

Operating Temperature

Operating Humidity

Timer

Weight

Tape Speed

Tape Width

Maximum Recording Time

Rewind Time

Four head helical scan azimuth system

AC 120V, 60Hz

Approx. 13 Watts (VRE4222), 11Watts (VRE4122)

(WxHxD) 360 x 94.5 x 230 mm (14.3” x 3.8” x 9.2”)

5 °C~35 °C (41 °F~95 °F)

Less than 80% RH

12-hour display type with AM, PM

Approx. 3.2 kg (7 lbs)

(SP) 33.35 mm/sec

(LP) 16.67 mm/sec

(SLP) 11.12 mm/sec

12.7 mm

(SP) 2 HOURS (T-120)

(SLP) 6 HOURS (T-120)

8 HOURS (T-160) about 3 minutes (T-120)

TUNER

Antenna

VHF Output Signal

Channel Coverage

(UHF) 75 ohms

(VHF) 75 ohms

Channel 3 or 4 (Switchable)

(VHF) 2-13

(UHF) 14-69

(CATV) 1-125 (4A, A-W, W+1~W+84, A-5~A-1)

VIDEO

Video Signal System

Input

Output

Signal to Noise Ratio

EIA Standard (525 lines, 60 fields)

NTSC type color signal

1.0 Vp-p 75 ohms unbalanced

1.0 Vp-p 75 ohms unbalanced

More than 43 dB (SP mode)

AUDIO

FM audio

Frequency Range

Dynamic Range

20Hz to 20kHz

More than 83 dB

More than 55 dB

Channel Separation

Conventional audio (VRE4222 only)

Input

Output

(LINE)

(LINE)

-6.0 dBm more than 47 kohms

-6.0 dBm less than 1.0 kohms

S/N Ratio

Frequency Range

More than 43 dB (SP mode)

200 Hz to 10kHz (SP mode)

* Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.

* Weight and dimensions shown are approximate.

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ZENITH ELECTRONICS CORPORATION

VCR LIMITED WARRANTY-USA

Zenith will repair or replace your product, at Zenith’s option, if it proves to be defective in material or workmanship under normal use, during the warranty period listed below from the date of original consumer purchase. This warranty is available only to the original purchaser of the product and

effective only when used in the United States, excluding U.S. Territories.

WARRANTY PERIOD:

Labor:

Parts:

90 Days from date of purchase

One Year from the date of purchase

HOW SERVICE IS HANDLED:

In-Home service: Please retain your bill of sale for proof of warranty

Please call 1-877-9Zenith (1-877-993-6484) to locate your nearest Zenith Authorized Service

Center.

Please see below for further information.

THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,

INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR

FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. TO THE EXTENT ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY IS

REQUIRED BY LAW, IT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PERIOD

ABOVE. ZENITH WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL,

INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE, INCLUDING WITHOUT

LIMITATION LOST PROFITS, LOST OR CORRUPTED PROGRAMMING OR DATA, OR ANY

OTHER DAMAGE WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusion or limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state.

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY:

To damages or problems that result from shipping, installation, calibration, maintenance, or separate system components.

To damages or problems that result from misuse, abuse, operation outside environmental specifications or contrary to the requirements and precautions in the Operating Guide, accident, lightning strikes or other natural causes, modification or alteration, incorrect electrical current or voltage, signal reception or input.

Therefore, the cost of repair or replacement under these circumstances is borne by the customer.

CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE NUMBERS:

To prove warranty coverage:

To obtain where-to-buy, nearest

Authorized Service Center, product assistance or customer assistance:

Retain your dated sales receipt to prove date of purchase.

Legible copy of your sales receipt must be submitted at the time warranty service is provided.

Call 1-877-9Zenith (1-877-993-6484) (Mon. - Fri. 7AM to 8 PM and Sat. 8AM to 5:00PM CT) Please select the appropriate option from the menu.

ZENITH ELECTRONICS CORPORATION

2000 MILLBROOK DRIVE

LINCOLNSHIRE, IL 60069

Zenith Part No. 206-03759

GS# 3835RM0048B

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