Features

• Unified Zenith

TVNCR Remote

Control SC3720

• Slow Motion

• LED Display

• New Larger Controls

• On-Screen

Programming

• 1 Year, 8 Event Timer

• Instant Recording

• 181 Channel

Capability

• Auto Channel

Search

• Auto Digital

Picture Tracking

• Center Load Tape

System

• Quick Start Loading

• Auto Playback

System

• Auto Counter Reset

• Counter Memory

•

Index Search System

•

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Operating Guide and Warranty

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WARNING:

Safety Tips

Refer to the "Safety Tips" booklet that came with your product for important safety considerations.

Note to Cable TV System Installer

This reminder is provided to call the cable TV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in 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.

Power-Cord Polarization

This product is equipped with a polarized

alternating-

current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other.) This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug by altering it in any way.

CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE

BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY IN-

SERT.

ATTENTION

POUR I_VITER

LES CHOCS I_LECTRIQUES, IN-

TRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA

FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE

LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU'AU FOND.

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TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECq'RIC SHOCK DO

NOT

REMOVE

COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER

SERVICEABLE

PARTS INSIDE.

REFER TO QUALIFIED SERVICE

PERSONNEL.

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS,

EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

DO NOT

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated

"dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) accompanying the appliance.

instructions in the literature

REGULATORY INFORMATION

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to

Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio commtmications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment 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 equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

CAUTION: Do not attempt to modify this product in any way without written authorization from Zenith

Electronics Corporation.

Unauthorized modification could void the user's authority to operate this product.

Copyright © Zenith Electronics Corporation

1993

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General Information

Introduction

Welcome into the family of Zenith Video Recorder owners.

This guide provides instructions on how to operate your new VCR. It is supplemented by a booklet containing

Safety Tips. We urge you to read these publications carefully so that you will receive full enjoyment from your new

Zenith VCR for many years to come.

Your new Zenith VCR has been designed and built to give you the very best in quality, features and performance. There are approximately 75 regional Zenith distributors and thousands of distr_utor-approved Zenith video recorder service centers throughout the U.S. and Canada who can attend promptly and effectively to ordinary service needs.

If you should have an unusual performance or service problem that cannot be satisfactorily resolved by your distributorapproved Zenith video recorder service center, contact the regional Zenith distributor in your area, or write or call:

Zenith Electronics Corporation

Customer Service Department

1900 N. Austin Avenue

Chicago, Illinois 60639-5079

Telephone: (312) 745-5152

Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Central Time

Send the model number, serial number, and date of pur- chase or original installation, with a full explanation of the problem and the service history. We will welcome the opportunity to look into your specific question or problem and to be of assistance in resolving it promptly.

The model and serial numbers of your new VCR are located on the VCR cabinet. For your future convenience and protection, we suggest that you record these numbers here:

Model No.

Serial No.

Installation Considerations

Before you install your VCR...

Ventilation - Proper ventilation keeps your

VCR running cool. Air circulates through perforations in the back and bottom of the cabinet.

Do not block these vents or you will shorten the life of your VCR.

Power Source - Your VCR is designed to operate on normal household current, 120 volt

60 Hertz AC. Do not attempt to operate it on

DC current.

Power Cord - Your VCR power cord has a polarized plug as required by Underwriters'

Laboratories.

It has one regular blade and one wide blade and fits only one way into a standard electrical outlet. If the blades will not enter either way, your outlet is very old and non-standard. A new outlet should be installed by a qualified electrician.

Safe Operation - Your VCR is manufactured

_lk unusual stress caused by dropping or mishandling, exposure to flood, fire, rain or moisture, or accidental spilling of liquids into the VCR, can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. If this happens, have your VCR checked by a service technician before using it again.

Please read and observe each safety point in the "Safety

Tips" folder when installing and using your VCR.

• Plugging in Your VCR - Be sure to plug your VCR into an "unswitched" AC power source. The "switched" AC outlets found on some video equipment will not continue supplying power to the VCR once the equipment is turned off. If the power to the VCR is interrupted for an extended time, you will have to reset the clock in the VCR.

• Keep the video recorder and video cassette away from strong magnetic fields.

• Use only Zenith approved and recommended accessory units with your Zenith video recorder to avoid potential hazards.

• Save the shipping carton and packing material.

They will come in handy if you ever have to ship your video recorder.

For maximum protection, re-pack the video recorder as it was originally shipped from the factory.

Moisture condensation is apt to occur under the following conditions:

• When the video recorder is moved from a cold place to a warm place.

• Under extremely humid conditions.

In locations where moisture condensation may occur:

• Keep the power cord plugged into an AC outlet and the POWER switch set to ON. This will help prevent condensation from occurring.

• When condensation has occurred, it will not evaporate quickly once the power is switched on. Wait a few hours for the video recorder to become dry before using the video recorder.

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These specifications are subject to change without notice. Weight and dimensions are approximate.

Power Requirements

Operating Voltage

120 V, 60 Hz

Power Consumption

19W

Environmental Conditions

Operating Temperature

41" F to 95 ° F (5°C to 35°C)

Relative Humidity 5% to 80%

Storage Temperature

-4 ° to + 140° (-20°C to + 60°C)

Relative Humidity 5% to 80%

Physical Characteristics

Dimensions (W x H x D)

14.2 x 3.5 x 13.4 Inches (360 x 88 x 340 mm)

Weight

9.7 Ibs (4.4 kg)

Video System

Format

VHS 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) Cassette

Signal

NTSC color/EIA monochrome

(525 lines/50 fields)

Input

1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, negative sync

Output

1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, negative sync

Signal to Noise ratio

_>43dB (SP speed)

Signal Processing

HQ enhancement circuitry

Audio Systems

Monaural

1 Channel standard VHS

Frequency Response

70 to 10,000 Hz

Signal to Noise Ratio

_>40dB (SP speed)

Specifications

Input

Minus 8 dB into

_>47,000 ohms

Output

Minus 8 dB into

< 1,000 ohms

Recording System

Type

Rotary Helical Scan

Heads

4 Heads, Double Azimuth (Slant Design)

Speeds

SP- 1 5/16 IPS (33.34 mm/sec)

LP- 21/32 IPS (16.67 mm/sec)

EP- 7/16 IPS (11.12 mm/sec

Maximum Time

SP- 2 Hours 40 Minutes ('r-160 tapes)

LP- 5 hours 20 minutes (T-160 tapes)

EP- 8 hours (%160 tapes)

Tuning System

Type

50 --800 MHz Frequency Synthesized

VHF Channels

2to 13

UHF Channels

14 to69

CATV Channels

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

Input

1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced

Output

1o0Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced

Audio Signals

Monaural (Frequency Modualted)

Timer

Program Capacity

1 Year/8 Events

Power Backup

30 seconds

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'Fable of Contents

Note: This is a task oriented operating guide and is broken down into the steps one would ordinarily follow in using this VCR; VCR/Remote controls, Installation, VCR Setup, Playing Tapes, Recording Tapes, etc.

Safety Warnings

Regulatory Information

..................

Inside front Cover

Electrical Shock Warnings

..................

Inside front Cover

General Information

Introduction ......................

Installation Considerations .........

Specifications

VCR Specifications Listing ........

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1 VCR Front Panel

Controls Description and Use .....

1-1

2 VCR Back Panel

Connections

Description

and Use 2-1

Audio/Video Cable Connections

Jacks .........................

2-1

Antenna Connection Jacks .......

2-1

Channel 3-4 Switch ..............

2-1

3 VCR Remote Control

Controls Description and Use .....

3-1

Installing Batteries ..............

3-2

4 VCR Installation

Unpack the VCR and Accessories 4-1

System Connections

Basic First Time Connections VCR,

Antenna, Cable Box and TV Set 4-1

Replacing an old VCR with a Zenith

VCR ........................

4-1

New VCR Owner Connections .... 4-1

VCR Front and Back Panel

Connection Options ...........

4-2

Cable (CATV) Connections ......

4-3

System Diagram .................

4-3

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5 VCR Setup

Enter information that prepares your

VCR to receive programs that are

broadcast in your local area and specifying VHF/UHF type antenna(s) or Cable service

(CATV) .....................

On-Screen Menu System

Setting the Clock ................

.........

5-1

5-1

5-2

Receiving TV Programs VHF/UHF or Cable TV Service .............

Channel Search .................

5-2

5-2

Channel Save/Skip ...............

5-2

VCR Function On-Screen Display 5-3

Power Failures .............

Error Messages .................

5-3, 11-2

5-3

6 Playback

(Playing Tapes)

Playing Tapes ...................

Stop Playing Tapes ..............

6-1

6-1

Loading and Ejecting Tapes ......

6-1

Additional

Playback Features .....

6-2

Still/Slow Motion/Pause ..........

6-2

Rewind/Fast Forward ............

Reverse/Forward Search .........

6-2

6-2

Tracking Adjustment Auto/Manual 6-2

Real Time Tape Counter ....

6-2, 10-1

Index Search (See Section 10)

Automatic

Counter Resetting 6-2, 10-1

Elapsed Time Display .......

Counter Memory ...........

6-2, 10-1

6-2, 10-1

7 Recording Tapes

Recording ......................

Additional

Recording

Features .....................

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7-2

8 Instant Timer

Recording

(Instructions for recording what you are currently viewing on your TV.)

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

Notes ..........................

8-1

8-2

9 Timer Recording

(Instructions for recording TV programs while you are away.)

Timer Recording ................

9-1

Additional Timer Recording ......

9-2

10 Additional

Operations

Recording Speed Selection ......

10-1

Real Time Tape Counter ........

10-1

Automatic Counter Reset .......

10-1

Counter Memory ...............

Index Search ...................

10-1

10-2

11 Service Information

(VCR Operating

Difficulties)

Before Calling for Service .......

11-1

Problem/Resolution Chart .....

11-1, 2

Maintenance ..................

11-2

12 Accessories

..............................

12-1

13 Product Registration

Card

Receive Current Product Info ....

13-1

14 Your Zenith Warranty

..............................

14-1

Index of Features

1 Year, 8 Event Timer ...........

181 Channel Capability ...........

Auto Channel Search ............

9-1 ii

5-1

Auto Counter Reset ..............

6-2

Auto Digital Picture Tracking .....

6-2

Auto Playback System ...........

6-1

Center Load Tape System ........

Counter Memory ...........

1-1

6-2, 10-2

HQ Circuitry ....................

Index Search System ............

Instant Recording ...............

LED Display ...............

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10-2

8-1

1-1, 3-1

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New Larger Controls ............

1-1

On-Screen Programming .........

Slow Motion ....................

5-1

6-2

Unified TV/VCR SC3720 Remote

Control .......

3-1, 6-1, 7-1, 8-1, 9-1

VCR Front Panel Controls

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-- Press to turn VCR on or off. Red light will be on while VCR is on.

2. STOP/EJECT -- Press once to stop tape playing, p_'ess again to eject tape.

3.

CASSETTE LOADING COMPARTMENT

DOOR -- Insert your VHS cassette tape into com- partment until VCR loads tape.

4. REC/ITR -- Press and hold until REC lights in the message center to make an instant recording of what you see on your TV screen.

5. SP/LP/EP -- Press to change tape recording speed. SP is Standard Play, LP is Long Play and

EP is Extended Play.

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

7. CHANNEL DOWN -- Press once to move channel number to next set lower channel.

8. TMR -- This symbol will light when VCR is in

Timer Mode.

9. PM -- Symbol tells you current time is PM.

10. AM -- Symbol tells you current time is AM.

11. CLOCK -- Remains on whether VCR is operating or not. If a power failure occurs the

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clock will reset to cord.

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. A power failure will

also erase any timed program information; the same will happen if you disconnect the power

12. REC -- This symbol lights when the VCR is recording.

13. VCR -- This symbol lights when the VCR mode has been selected by means of the

TV/VCR key on the remote control or by playing a tape.

14 CASSETTE LOADED VCR SYMBOL A

cassette tape is loaded and ready for operation

in

the cassette loading compartment.

15. MESSAGE CENTER -- Information will be displayed in the Message Center detailing the

VCR current operational mode.

16. F FWD -- Press to fast forward a tape in the

VCR.

17.

REW

-- Press to rewind a tape in the VCR.

18.

PLAY

-- Press to play a tape in the VCR.

19. VHS -- You must only use cassette tapes with the VHS logo on them.

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VCR Back Panel Connection Jacks

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

The IN jacks will be used to bring signals into the VCR. (See Installation.)

1. ANT IN -- Connect your existing antenna or

CATV cable to this jack.

2. ANT OUT -- Connect RF cable supplied with this VCR from this jack to Antenna In on TV set.

3. Ch 3-4 -- Set this switch to send the VCR sig-

nal to your TV set. The TV will receive the signal from your VCR over this channel. Your TV set's channel and this VCR switch must both be set to the same number; either 3 or 4 to view what is being recorded or played back..

4. AUDIO -- Use these jacks for improving the audio and video signal performance of the VCR by, for example, connecting to a stereo system or to the input jacks on a stereo TV. They are also used to connect other units such as a video camera, camcorder, Stereo Hi-Fi or another

VCR for dubbing purposes.

These other sources are accessed by switching the VCR source to

AUX mode.

See Section 5 VCR Setup.

5. VIDEO OUT -- Connection for sending the

VCR signal to another source.

VIDEO IN -- Connection jack for a video camera or other source.

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Remote

Control

Control Keys on the Zenith SC3720 Dual Function Remote Control

and VCR with the remote control will allow you to operate each unit individually. Some of the advanced features on your TV cannot be accessed with the SC3720. Use the remote control provided with your TV for these advanced features.

1. TV - Will light momentarily when mode is switched to operate TV or when you press a key on the remote while in the TV Mode.

2. VCR -- Will light momentarily when mode is switched to operate VCR or when you press a key on the remote while in the VCR Mode.

3. MODE -- Press to switch control between TV and VCR.

4. OFF/ON -- Turns VCR or TV off or on when in that particular mode.

5. MENU -- Press (while in VCR mode) to place

Main Menu (VCR Features) on TV screen.

6. SOURCE -- A function key for your TV, refer to TV operating guide.

7. FLASHBK -- A function key for your TV, refer to TV operating guide.

8. QUIT -- Press to exit main menus.

9. CHANNEL -- Press Up arrow to go to next higher channel, press Down arrow to go to next lower channel.

10. VOLUME -- For Zenith TVs press Up arrow

to increase volume level, press Down arrow to decrease volume.

Your Zenith SC3720 remote control operates your VCR by means of an Infra-Red (IR) Signal.

It must be aimed at the VCR to function and when controlling the VCR, the VCR light will come on each time a key is pressed.

Operate Zenith TVs with the SC3720 Remote

This remote can also operate your Zenith Infra-

Red (IR) controlled TV. Switching between TV

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11. MUTE -- For Zenith TVs press to turn the sound coming from your TV off, press again to restore the sound.

12. SEARCH -- Use to advance or rewind a recorded tape to an indexed position.

13. PAUSE -- Press to momentarily cease VCR record functions or to obtain a still picture while playing a tape.

Remote Control

14. TVNCR -- A change key. Press to change between TV and VCR tuners to show broadcast programs on the TV screen.

15. F FWD -- Press to advance tape.

16. STOP -- Press to stop playing or recording a tape.

17. PlAY -- Press to begin playing a tape.

18. REWIND -- Press to rewind tape.

19. RECORD -- Press and hold down until REC lights in VCR message center to start recording on a tape.

20. MEMORY -- Use with the tape counter to access locations on recorded tapes.

21. AM/PM -- Use to enter AM or PM where required.

22. TIMER -- Press when all program recording information has been entered. This will turn off the VCR until the program time arrives. Press again to release VCR from Timer Mode.

Note: Once the VCR is in the Timer Mode the

TIMER key must be pressed to release the VCR

from Timer Mode.

23. ENTER -- Press to set entered information.

24. Numbers 0 through 9-- Use these keys to choose information where applicable. These keys are also used for direct channel access.

25. SELECT -- Use this key to choose information in the menus and sub-menus, where required.

26. ADJ -- Press to choose information where applicable; also used to manually adjust the tracking.

Remote Control Battery Compartment

1.

•

Be careful not to place heavy objects on top of the remote control buttons. Prolonged accidental operation of the remote control will shorten battery life.

•

If you do not use the remote control for a month or more, remove the batteries.

Battery leakage can cause damage to the remote control.

• Zenith is not responsible for damage caused by such battery leakage.

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1. Open battery compartment on the back of the remote control by using your fingernail to squeeze the tab lock open.

2. Lift compartment door out and install batteries.

Install two (2) high quality new alkaline AAA size batteries in the VCR remote control.

Note the positive and negative positions for placing the batteries in the remote control.

Once fresh batteries are installed into the remote control it is ready for use.

3. Replace

compartment door on remote control.

Notes:

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Unpack The VCR and All Accessories

(VCR, remote

control

and hookup cable. If any parts are missing notify your nearest

Zenith Dealer.)

Disconnect antenna from your

TV or other units.

Position

VCR in desired location away from any interfering wiring.

Turn the VCR around so you are looking at the back side and locate the connections panel.

Note: It is important to place the VCR where you plan on

using it. After setting the Clock and completing the Channel

Search, if you disconnect the

VCR power cord all programmed information will be erased.

(This will also occur if there is a power failure.)

Antenna Connections

Connect the antenna to the

VCR and the VCR to the TV.

If you have CATV (Cable TV) use the connections detailed on page 4-3.

Notes:

1. If you are replacing an existing VCR, disconnect your old VCR and connect the new VCR in the same way.

2. If this is your first VCR installation refer to Connections 4-2 for hookup procedures.

3. For basic first-time connections, proceed as shown in Diagram A.

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Diagram A is designed to help you connect your VCR to your antenna and TV set.

Step 2.

Connect the hookup cable supplied with your VCR to the

VCR ANT OUT jack. Connect the other end to the ANT IN jack on the TV set.

Step 1.

Connect your antenna cable to your VCR using the VCR

ANT

IN jack located on the back pane] of the VCR as shown. (If

this is not how your antenna

cable looks you may need addi-

tional adapters to complete

these connections.

Refer to page 4-2 for connecting your

VCR).

Step 3.

Slide the CH3-4 switch so it is

in the

CH 3

position; this sends the VCR signal to the TV set over channel 3. (If CH 3 will not work, slide the switch to

CH 4.)

Diagram A. VCR Back Panel Cable Connections

Step 2 Hookup

Cable

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Step 3 CH3-4

Switch

Hookup Cable

Connections

These illustrations are designed to help you connect your VCR to your antenna and TV set.

Step 1.

Identify your particular antenna type. Connect your antenna to your VCR using the VCR

ANT IN

jack.

*

Step 2.

Connect the cable supplied with your VCR to the VCR

ANT OUT

jack. Connect the other end to the ANT iN jack on the TV set. *

Step 3.

Your VCR is equipped with

Audio/Video Input and Output jacks on the back panel. If you have Audio/Video input and output jacks on your TV set or

Audio input/output jacks on your stereo, you may choose to make these connections that will improve the Audio/Video output performance of your

VCR. *

* Note: You may need additional adapters to make the connections shown.

Step 1 Antenna To VCR Connections

VCR BACK PANEL Antenna Cables Inside or Outside

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VHF/UHF Splitters

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CATV (Cable TV) Converter

Box Connections

The connection

illustrations

shown in Figures 1 and 2 show the common methods of connecting your VCR to cable service and your TV set.

Figure 1.

If your CATV cable connects directly to your TV (with or without a converter or descrambler box) you may use the connection method shown.

You will not be able to record an unscrambled (Pay TV) program with this connection.

Figure 2.

Using this method you should be able to record Pay TV programs with your VCR.

You will only be able to record and view one channel at-a-time with this connection.

Notes:

For special cable connections please refer to your cable company's service department or a qualified TV technician.

You may need additional adapters to make the connections shown.

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After" VCR Connections

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Set Connections

VCR BACK PANEL

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VCR Menu Settings

On-Screen Menus

This VCR is controlled by an on-screen menu programming system.

There are 5 VCR Feature menus which you choose using the remote control. These menus are then shown on your TV screen. Each menu and sub-menu asks you to either make a choice or enter information.

Some on-screen menus have only three screens, like the CLOCK SET menu, others require more information that has to be entered or chosen on several screens.

Main On-Screen Menu (VCR Features)

Remote Control MENU Key

(Access to your Menu System)

The

MENU

key on your remote control is the access to the on-screen menu system.

Turn on your TV set.

Turn on the VCR; switch the remote control to

VCR mode.

(When you press any key the VCR

LED will light.) Tune the TV to channel 3. Make sure the switch on the back of the VCR is set to

Ch-3. Note: If you chose Channel 4 to send your

VCR signals

to the 'IN set then tune the 'IN to

Channel 4. Whichever

decision you made, the

Channel 3-4 Switch on the back of the VCR must be set and the TV tuned to the same channel.

Press

MENU

on the remote control; the Main

Menu appears on the TV Screen. These are the

VCR Features.

Once the VCR Features are set up they control the VCR. To choose a feature press the number key on the remote control that corresponds to the number of the menu item. For example, press 1 to bring up the CLOCK SET menu, press 2 to bring up PROGRAM

RECORD etc.

For the menu system to be accurately functioning the clock must be set to the correct time.

Note: If you program the VCR with information and then disconnect the power cord from your wall socket some of that information will be lost.

If a power failure occurs the result is the same as if you disconnected the power cord.

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Press numbe

1 Clock Set

2 Program

Record

3 Program

4 Tuning Features

(Use

2-Press ENTER key

-> 1-Enter program date

Example:03/08

(Use ADJUST to erase)

2-Press ENTER ke_, ,_ ram 1 to record

Month

3/Day

8

Start 1:_ AM/Stop 2.'(15AM

Aux input/Speed SP

.-> 1-Press SELECT

key to

see next program

or

Press 'O' key to erase this program ._

Tuning Features

number key

1-Tuning Band

2-Auto Channel Search

3-Channel Save/Skip

4-Source Select

To quit press QUIT key

VCR Setup

-->Press number key

1-On-Screen

Display

To quit press QUIT

key

VCR Menu Settings

Set the Current Time

Set the clock on the front of the VCR in the mes-

sage center. Use the VCR remote

control to show the on-screen display on your TV screen.

1. Press MENU on the remote control. The Main

Menu (VCR Features) appears on your TV

screen.

2. Press I on the remote control.

This will bring you to sub-menu DATE SET.

Set the Month

The first two numbers would be the month.

Enter the month by number; use the numbered keys on the remote control.

For example April, the 4th month of the year, would be entered as 04, December the 12th month of the year would be entered as 12. If you make an obvious mistake the on-screen display will show a ? where the correct number should be. Press

ADJ

to erase errors.

Programming

Tip: If you are having difficulties press QUIT, then re-enter the Main Menu by pressing MENU on the remote control to start over.

Set the Date

The next two numbers would be the date. For ex-

ample 03 would be the 3rd day of November. The

last 2 numbers are the year. For example, 1994

would be entered as 94.

Set the Time

Enter the hours,

then the minutes then press

AM/PM on the remote control to choose AM or

PM. For example 9:35 in the morning

would be

entered

as 09 35 AM.

Receiving VHF/UHF TV Programs or Cable

TV Service

Select Channel 3 on your TV to receive televised programs from the VCR Tuner.

Press MENU on the remote control to bring up the Main Menu (VCR Features) on the TV screen.

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Press 1- Tuning Band. The on-screen menu for

TUNING

BAND

appears.

Press ADJ

to choose TV if you only receive

UHF/VHF CHANNELS.

Choose

CATV

if you have cable service.

Press

SELECT

to move to sub-menu AUTO

CHANNEL SEARCH.

VCR Tuner Channel Search

Press

ADJ

to begin the VCR automatic channel search program.

The VCR searches for the avail-

able channels

you receive

in your local broadcast area. When the search program is complete the channels

that were found will be indicated

as

CHANNELS

FOUND and be followed

by the

number of channels that were found. For example, CHANNELS FOUND

14.

The VCR has automatically

programmed itself to

receive

those channels.

Press QUIT on the

remote

control; the first channel program will appear on your TV screen.

Note: Make sure you have chosen ON from the

VCR On-Screen Display sub-menu so that the channel number will appear momentarily in the

upper right hand corner of the TV screen each

time you change channels.

As you press CHANNEL

UP or DOWN each channel

the VCR has found will be shown on the

TV screen and the channel number

will also be

shown in the VCR message center.

Some Channels may be too weak to send a picture

(adequate

viewing

signal) to the VCR.

To eliminate these channels in the channel memory sequence that the VCR has tuned, write down the numbers

of these "weak" channels

and proceed as follows.

Channel Save/Skip

1. Press

MENU on the remote control.

2. Choose main menu item 4-TUNING FEA-

TURES.

VCR Menu Settings

3. Choose CHANNEL SAVE/SKIP.

Each channel the VCR has found will come up in numerical sequence. As you press CHANNEL up choose

SKIPPED to delete any weaker channels as desired. Choose SAVED to keep the channels with an adequate signal. Repeat this procedure to eliminate any other weak channels. For example, if Channel 27 comes in but is too weak for view-

ing, press ADJ so the word SKIPPED appears next to the weak channel's number.

Press QUIT on the remote control when finished with the Channel SAVE/SKIP procedure.

Now when you press the CHANNEL UP/DOWN keys only strong signal channels will be tuned in and weak ones skipped.

Choosing Channels

The remote control must be set to the VCR

mode to choose channels on the VCR. You can choose a channel

by using either

the CHANNEL

UP/DOWN buttons on the VCR or the remote control, or by using the numbered keys on the remote control to choose the channel number

directly (32 for example) and pressing

ENTER to

switch the VCR Tuner

to receive that channel.

The channel number

will be shown in the upper right hand corner of the VCR on-screen

display

which will appear momentarily

on your TV screen each time you change channels or initiate

a VCR

operation.

VCR Function On-Screen Display

The on-screen display shows the channel you

chose using the VCR

tuner, and also the function

the VCR is performing, PLAY, RECORD,

STOP, etc., will be displayed on the TV screen

for a short time.

Typical VCR Status On-Screen Display

STOP--

Indicates the VCR is in the Stop Mode.

SP -- Indicates tape speed is set for Standard

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15 Mon -- The date the VCR is set at.

7:17 AM -- The time the VCR is set at.

1:35:45

-- Tape position

indicator

is at 1 hour, 35 minutes and 45 seconds.

Power Failures

Occasionally a power failure occurs.

The result is that all the information programmed into the

VCR has to be re-entered.

If you were away when this occurred and notice that the clock time is missing and -:....

appears, then there was an interruption in electrical service to your VCR.

Error Messages

As you use the menu system, if a problem or conflict occurs the menu system alerts you with an error message on the TV screen, like "No Cassette." For example, if you entered all the information for a timed recording and pressed the

TIMER key to set the VCR into TIMER Mode

and no tape was loaded

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then that error message would appear on your TV screen.

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Switch the remote control to VCR mode.

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Insert a VHS cassette tape into the VCR loading

com-

partment; this turns on the power and the tape will automatically begin playing if the cassette safety tab has been removed, or press PLAY on the VCR or the remote control to start playing the tape.

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To stop playing the tape press

STOP/EJECT

on the

VCR or

STOP

on the remote control.

Press

STOP/EJECT

on the VCR again to eject the tape.

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VCR message center will only appear while the VCR is performing those functions.

However, the clock will remain on while power is supplied to the VCR.

Automatic

Reset-The counter resets when you insert a tape and when a tape is rewound to its beginning.

Display Elapsed Time-

Press

ENTER

on the remote

control; press it again to leave the tape counter display on the TV screen.

To Remove Counter

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control.

Display-Press

ENTER on

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Press PLAY to resume tape playing.

Tape Rewind/Fast Forward

In the Stop mode, press and release REW or FFWD to rewind or fast forward the video cassette tape.

Reverse/Forward Search

In the Play mode, press and release REW

or FFWD to

search the video tape recording.

If you hold down the

REW or FFWD key the VCR will go into Jet Search, faster tape scanning.

C. Press

PLAY to continue

watching the tape.

D. Tracking Adjustment Auto/Manual

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Your Zenith VCR automatically adjusts for optimum tracking every time you play a tape.

If however, the tape was recorded on a different VCR, streaks may appear.

While the tape is playing press and hold down one of the ADd keys to manually adjust the tracking.

Real Time Tape Counter

The real time tape counter shows you the amount of time that has elapsed from the start of the recording, or playback, in actual hours, minutes and seconds.

(1:35:28 = 1 hour, 35 minutes and 28 seconds).

Counter Memory-Press

MEMORY

on the remote

control, follow the on-screen instructions.

Index Search-(See

Additional Operations)

Note: Press ENTER two times to leave the tape counter display on the TV screen in each mode; STOP, RECORD, PLAY etc.

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Change the remote control to VCR Mode.

3. Insert a VHS tape into the VCR tape loading compartment; this turns on the power automatically.

Make sure the cassette safety tab is intact.

4. Tune the VCR to the channel you wish to record.

Note:

For recording CATV (cable) broadcasts

the cable box

must be on and

tuned

to

the channel

you wish

to

record.

The recording speed will be SP (Standard

Play); to select a different speed press the

SP/LP/EP

button to enter the speed selection sequence.

(See

Additional Operations for recording speed chart.)

5.

Press and hold

REC/ITR

on the VCR or

RECORD

on the remote control until the

REC

symbol appears in the VCR message center.

6. Press

PAUSE

on the remote control to momentarily cease recording, the REC symbol will begin flashing, press

PAUSE

again to resume

recording.

7. To stop recording, press

PAUSE

on the remote control then

STOP/EJECT

on the VCR or

STOP

on the remote control.

(Pressing again will eject the tape.)

STOP/EJECT

on the VCR

8. If desired, press

REW

on the VCR or remote control to reset the tape to the beginning of the recording, this readies the tape for playback.

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2. Tune the VCR to the Converter Box

outputchannel (usually3 or 4); do

notconfusethis channelselection

with the CH 3-4 switch on the back of the VCR.

3. Tune the TVto Channel 3.*

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or STOP;

if you press

STOP

the VCR will turn off. If you wish to specify a length

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Recording

one TV Program

While Watching Another

While

recording

press

TV/VCR

on the remote

control

to turn off the VCR indicator in the VCR message center.

Then tune the TV to the desired channel.

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

C. Edit During Recording

Press

PAUSE

at any time to stop recording momentarily. The REC symbol in the VCR message center will begin flashing.

Press

PAUSE

again to resume recording. (Using the Pause mode, while recording, instead of the Stop mode will eliminate video "noise" between recorded segments when the tape is played back.)

D. Recording

Speed

Repeated presses of the

SP/LP/EP

button

will change

the recording tape speed either before or during the recording setup process.

(See Additional Operations, for Tape Recording Speed Chart.)

*Cable TV companies that supply subscribers with a converter/descrambler

box use

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Press and hold down REC/ITR

one time until the

REC

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Each time you press

REC/ITR

thereafter chooses the amount of recording time in 30 minute intervals.

Each press extends the recording time 30 minutes.

(If you do not press

REC/ITR

more than once Record mode will continue until the end of the tape.)

REC/ITR Button Recording Time

2 Presses 30 Minutes,

3 Presses

1 Hour, 4 Presses 1

Hour 30 Minutes, 5 Presses 2 Hours, 6 Presses 2 Hours

30 Minutes, etc. up to a maximum of 4 hours.

The time you choose will be displayed in the VCR clock area and will count down until recording time is over.

B. Recording One TV Program While Watching

Another

Press

TV/VCR

on the remote control to turn off the

VCR indicator in the VCR message center.

Then tune the TV to the desired channel.

Press

TV/VCR

again to return to VCR tuning, the VCR indicator will light again.

(See CATV note page 7-1.)

C. Recording Speed

Multiple

presses

of the

SP/LP/EP

button will

change the

recording

tape speed

either

before or during

the instant

recording setup

procedure.

(See Additional

Speed Chart.)

Operations, for Tape Recording

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Zenith TV use the remote control, press 3, then

ENTER.)

*See Footnote at the bottom of page 6-1.

3.

1

Change the remote control to VCR mode.

Insert a VHS tape into the VCR tape loading compartment.

If this is a new tape it will be cued to start at the beginning; if this is a previously recorded tape advance or rewind the tape to the position where you want to begin recording.

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Press

MENU

on the remote

control

to bring up the

Main Menu (VCR Features).

Press 2 to bring up Program Record.

Follow the onscreen instructions, tion for Program 1.

and enter the recording informa-

5.

Press

3

to bring up Program Review,

check

for accuracy what you entered for program 1. (See page 9-2.)

Note: The clock must be set to the current time to have the program recorded at the right time.

6. Enter the information for Program 2; if there is one.

Check Program 2 information for accuracy, etc.

7. When programming is complete press

QUIT

then

TIMER

on the remote

control

to set the VCR

in Timer

mode; the VCR will remain off until recording time.

Note: While

the VCR is operating in the Timer mode it cannot be turned

on or off manually,

and other features available in other modes like, PAUSE and STOP,

will _not be available.

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Channel --will automatically come up if you specified TV in the Tuning Features menu,

Tuning Band submenu.

CATV -- will automatically come up if you specified CATV in the Tuning Features menu, Tuning Band submenu before you entered the Timer program.

Aux Input -- must be specified to record FM radio broadcasts or to use a surveillance camera connected to the VIDEO/AUDIO input jacks on the back of the VCR.

Recording Speed

SP -- Standard Play is the best for video reproduction.

LP -- Long Play will extend the recording time available on the tape.

EP -- Extended Play will triple the recording time over Standard Play.

Recording SeleeUon

Once -- will record a broadcast one time.

Weekly -- will record a broadcast one time each week.

Daily -- will record one broadcast, one time each day, Monday through Friday.

The VCR Timer automatically sorts through the recording information and sets up the broadcasts based on starting times.

Note: If recording times overlap the onscreen menu system alerts you to that fact as you are programming the VCR for recording.

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Recording Speed Selection

Your video recorder can record in three speeds:

Standard Play (SP), Long Play (LP), and Ex-

tended

Play (EP). SP provides

better picture

quality. EP provides

longer recording time.

How much you can record depends upon the recording speed you select

and the video cassette

tape length you use. Video

cassettes corhe in varying lengths as shown in the table below.

All tapes, regardless of brand name, are desig-

nated by the letter "T" and by a two or three digit

number. The letter stands for time and the num- ber represents

the amount of time (as expressed in minutes) available for recording in SP (Standard Play). As indicated

in the table below,

the total amount of recording time available on any video cassette is doubled

when LP is selected

and

tripled when EP is selected.

Cassette Record/Play Times

Cassette

SP LP

Length

(Standard

Play)

(Long

Play)

T-30 30 Minutes 1 Hour

T-60

T-120

T-160

1 Hour

2 Hours

2 Hours,

40 Minutes

2 Hours

4 Hours

5 Hours,

20 Minutes

EP

(Extended

Play)

1 Hour,

30 Minutes

3 Hours

6 Hours

8 Hours

Tape Counter Resets Automatically

When a tape is inserted into the VCR the counter is automatically reset to 0:00:00.

Once the counter

is reset, the elapsed time begins

from that new position.

To Display Elapsed Time

Press RECORD or PLAY. As the tape advances, the tape counter times precisely

in hours,

minutes and seconds.

Press ENTER

to display the on-screen display, which includes the real time tape counter.

Press ENTER a second time to display counter time with no on-screen display.

Press ENTER a third time to eliminate all displays.

Tape Counter Memory

This feature has two positions; On or Off. This feature enables

you to return to a desired point

on a tape. Any point may be selected

as your ref-

erence

by doing the following:

1. Press RECORD or PLAY.

2. Allow the tape to reach the

desired

point.

3. Press

MEMORY

on the remote control

to

display the following

TV screen.

information on the

Real Time Tape Counter Display

The real time tape counter shows you the amount of time which has elapsed from the point at which the tape was inserted in hours, minutes and seconds. You can also use the tape counter along with Index Search (described on the next page) as a guide for locating different programs on a tape.

Counter : :

Press "0" key to zero counter

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Press MEMORY key

for counter memory

(To remove this display press the QUIT key)

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tion.

Press

MEMORY

to be able to return to that location on the tape.

The following display will appear when counter memory is on.

5. Press

QUIT

to remove

counter display.

Counter Memory is ON

Press MEMORY key to turn Memory off

(To remove this display

press the QUIT key)

To Return to a Desired Point

1. Press

STOP.

2. Press REW.

The tape

will

rewind to the

selected zero memory position.

Index Search

Index Search works like an electronic bookmark.

Each time you start a recording, an index mark is placed on the control track of the video tape, where it will not interfere with the audio or video.

During Play mode or Stop mode, you can access any one of these marks (up to a total of 99) either in fast forward or reverse.

To Start Index Search:

From the PLAY or STOP mode:

1. Press

SEARCH

on the remote

control.

The

following

screen: display will appear on

the

TV

For Index Search:

Code ....

1-Enter index code

Example: 2/not 02

2-Press F FWD/REW

key

(To remove this display

press the QUIT

key)

2. Press a numbered key that corresponds to the number of index marks to be passed on the way to the Index destination from the present tape location.

(Up to 99 marks can be detected on an individual tape.)

3. Using the remote control press either F FWD or REW briefly.

If either key is held down too long, the fast forward or rewind mode will engage.

The tape advances or rewinds number of index marks entered.

begins automatically past the

Playback from that mark.

To Stop Index Search

Press

PLAY or

STOP.

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

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Following are some common problems associated with operating a VCR.

Please refer to the following

Problem/Resolution Chart before calling for service.

Problem/Resolution Chart

Observed Condition

No power to the VCR.

VCR cannot be turned on.

Operating Problems

Possible Cause

Power cord not connected.

TMR

indicator is on in VCR message

center; VCR is in Timer Mode.

Batteries are weak.

TV not set to channel 3.

Probable Solution

Connect power cord.

Press TIMER to release VCR from

Timer Mode.

Remote control does not function.

No picture appears on TV screen from

a channel selected using the VCR

Tuner. VCR symbol is lighted in message center.

Clock reads -:'- --

Replace with new batteries.

Set TV to channel 3. (Be sure CH3-4

switch on back of VCR is set at CH-3.)

Tape will not rewind or fast forward.

VCR operating sound is audible during operation.

Tape playback picture does not appear on TV screen.

There has been a power failure. VCR will have to be reprogrammed.

Set

clock to the correct time; redo channel search if necessary.

Playback Problems

Tape is fully rewound or fast forwarded. ]No action required.

Note: This is normal operating sound that will come from the internal mechanical mechanisms.

TV not set to channel 3. (Be sure the

VCR symbol is shown in the VCR message center.)'

Video "Noise" appears playback.

during normal Tracking adjusted automatically.

Tape heads are dirty.

Set TV to Channel 3, make sure the

VCR switch is set to the same channel.

Press "I3/NCFI on the remote control to switch to VCR mode. VCR symbol will be shown in message center.

Adjust tracking manually for tapes that

have been recorded on other equipment.

Clean video heads.

Observed Condition

Camcorder image is not shown on TV screen.

Camcorder is not recording.

Tape does not run duringrecording.

TV broadcasts cannot be recorded.

Timer recording is not possible.

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Possible Cause

Source set to TUNER.

Camcoxder is off.

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indicator is flashing;VCR is in

Pause mode.

Source Select is set to Aux.

Clock is not set to correct time.

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Solution

Set source to Aux.

Turn camcorder on.

Press PAUSE

to release VCR from

Pause mode.

Set source to Tuner.

Set clock to correct time.

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Timer recording is not possible.

Timer has not been programmed

correctly.

[TMR indicator is not on in VCR lmessage center.

Press TIMER to set VCR into Timer

Repro[gram timer.

mode.

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Some channels are skipped over when scanning channels.

Channel cannot be switched.

Tuning Problems

Th9se channels are preset to be skipped.

Restore channels to channel search sequence; select SAVED next to channel Skipped/Saved.

VCR set to Timer Mode. Press

TIMER

to release VCR from

Timer Mode.

Picture and sound are weak or missing.

Antenna cable is loose.

Tighten connections or replace cable.

Maintenance

Video Head Cleaning

After long periods of use, the video heads may become clogged with accumulated dirt, causing distortion. When this occurs, use do-it-yourself wet head cleaning cassettes available through your Zenith dealer.

Caution: Do not use dry head cleaning systems. They may seriously damage both the video recorder and cassette. When visual signs appear (snow, streaking in picture and horizontal pulling of picture) indicating the need for video head cleaning, please see your Zenith approved service center.

Cabinet Cleaning

The outside surfaces of the video recorder may be cleaned with a soft lint-free cloth as required. Use

care not to scratch the VCR message center window during cleaning.

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Product Registration Card

You could win a full refund on your new Zenith product.

Look for the Product Registration Card on your new video

product.

Each month a drawing is held by Zenith from the com-

pleted Product Registration Cards received during the

preceding month. Zenith will reimburse the winner for the

full purchase price of the product purchased.

In order to participate, simply complete and return the

Product Registration Card at once, even if you choose not to complete the information and interests portion of the questionnaire.

The odds of winning the free drawing described above depend on the number of participants.

Free drawing offer is void in Canada and other places where restricted or prohibited by law. Offer is void for

Hote!/Motel and Institutional models. Rental models are not eligible.

Product Card lost or misplaced?

The Product Registration Card furnished with your video

product is pre-printed with its Model and Serial numbers.

Please f'dl 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. If the original card has been lost or misplaced, you may use the replacement card provided below. Either card will qualify you for the free drawing, but you are limited to only one entry in the drawing. Complete the card, place it in an envelope and mail it to:

Zenith Electronics Corporation

P. O. Box 173262

Denver, CO 80217-3262

Use the replacement Product Registration Card only if the

original card has been misplaced or lost.

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Your Zenith Warranty

Consumer Protection Plan for Zenith Video

Cassette Recorder/Video Player

Welcome into the Zenith family! We believe that you will be pleased with your new Zenith video product.

Please read this Consumer Protection Plan 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.

Zenith's

Responsibility

Service Labor -- During a period of 90 days from ef-

fective warranty date, Zenith will pay for service

labor by a U.S. or Canadian distributor-approved

Zenith video recorder service center when needed as

a result of manufacturing

defects.

Parts - New or remanufactured replacements for

factory-defective parts will be supplied by a U.S. or

Canadian distr_utor-approved Zenith video recorder/

camcorder service center for one year from effective warranty date. Such replacement parts are warranted

for the remaining portion of the original warranty

period.

Not Covered - This warranty covers manufacturing

defects and does not cover installation,

adjustment of

customer controls in the home, installation or repair

of home antenna systems, cable converters or cable company-supplied equipment; it also does not cover

damage due to "misuse, abuse, negligence, acts of

God or other causes beyond the control of Zenith.

Any alteration

of the product after manufacture

voids this warranty in its entirety.

Owner's Responsibility

Effective Warranty Date - Warranty begins on the

date of original consumer

installation. For your con-

venience, keep the dealer's dated bill of sale or delivery ticket as evidence of the purchase date.

Operating Guide - Read your operating guide carefully so that you will understand the operation of your video product and how to adjust the customer controls.

Carry-in Service - The video product must be taken to a U.S. or Canadian distributor-approved

Zenith video recorder service center for warranty ser- vice and must be picked up by the owner.

"IN Set Performance - It is the owner's responsibility to maintain the TV receiver with which the video product is used, and the associated antenna system, in proper operating condition.

Important: Product Registration

- Please flU out

and mail your Product Registration Card. It is imperative that Zenith know how to reach you prompt-

ly if we should discover a safety problem that could affect you.

Warranty Service -- For warranty service information, contact your Zenith dealer preferably, or any

U.S. or Canadian distributor-approved Zenith video recorder service center. Parts and service labor that are Zenith's responsibility (see above) will be provided without charge. Other service is at the owner's expense. If you have any problem in obtaining satisfactory warranty service, write:

Zenith Electronics Corporation

Customer Service Department

1900 N. Austin Avenue

Chicago, Illinois 60639-5079

Telephone: (312) 745-5152

Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Central Time

NOTE: Before you ask for Warranty service, check the

Operating Guide section entitled, "SERVICE INFOR-

MATION".

It may be possible to avoid a service call.

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Quick Play Setup

To play a tape follow this sequence.

1. Turn on the TV and tune it to Channel

3.

2. Make sure the slide switch is set to Channel 3

on the back of the VCR.

3. Turn on the VCR,

press POWER on the front

of the VCR or insert a VHS recorded

tape into

the VCR tape loading

compartment.

4. Press

PLAY.

5. When finished watching the tape press

STOP/EJECT

twice to eject the tape. Pull the tape straight out of the VCR.

6_ To return to normal TV viewing turn off the

VCR.

Setting The Clock

VRL 4110 Quick Reference Guide

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REC

PM

TMR

Turn on the TV set and the VCR.

Tune the TV to Channel 3.

Change the remote control to VCR mode.

Press MENU on the remote control to bring up the Main Menu (VCR Features) on the TV screen.

Press number 1 to bring up the TIME SET submenu.

Follow the on-screen instructions and enter the information for the current time. Enter

Month, Date, Year etc. (Day of the week, Monday Tuesday etc., comes on automatically).

When finished press QUIT to exit the Time Set Menu.

Recording Tapes

Turn on both the TV set and VCR.

(You must have specified either TV or CATV in the Tuning

Features submenu, see Installation Section.)

Insert a videotape cassette into the cassette loading compartment.

(Make sure the safety tab on the video cassette is intact.)

Select Channel 3 on the TV set. Use the VCR

Tuner to select the channel you wish to record.

When the TV program comes on you wish to record simply press and hold RECORD on the remote control or REC/ITR on the VCR until the

REC symbol lights in the VCR message center.

Select the recording speed by pressing

SP/LP/EP

repeatedly until the appropriate recording speed appears in the VCR message center.

You can record a program from 30 minutes up to 4 hours by pressing

REC/ITR

to choose the time. Note: For

recording CATV (cable) broadcasts the cable box must be on and tuned to the same channel you wish to record.

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VRL 4110 Quick Reference Guide

Recording Using the Timer

(Recording

while you are away.)

Turn on both the TV set and VCR. (You must have specified either TV or CATV in the Tuning

Features submenu, see Installation Section.)

Insert a VHS video cassette tape into the cassette loading compartment on the front of the VCR.

Make sure the safety tab on the video cassette is intact.

Select Channel 3 on the TV set.

Change the remote control to VCR mode.

Press MENU on the remote control to choose the

Main Menu (VCR FEATURES).

Select 2-PROGRAM RECORD.

Enter the required information using the remote control. Date of the Program. Start Time and

Stop Time. Choose the Channel. Choose the

Recording Speed. Choose the number of times you want to record this program, Once, Weekly

(1 time each week) or Daily (the same time each day Monday through Friday).

When finished programming the Timer, press

TIMER

once to turn off the VCR and set it into

TIMER RECORDING mode.

Note: The VCR cannot be turned on while it is in the TIMER mode. If you want to use the VCR before your recorded program broadcast time, press TIMER on the remote control to release the VCR from the TIMER mode. Once the

TIMER is activated

TMR

will appear in the VCR message center.

When the program comes on that you wish to record you can also watch it, press TV/VCR once on the remote control then turn on the TV set and tune it to channel 3.

Note: For recording CATV (cable) broadcasts

the cable box must be on and tuned to the same channel you wish to record.

When the timed program is finished press

TIMER then the VCR will be released from the

Timer mode.

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Recording with a Camcorder

Turn on the TV set and the VCR.

Press MENU on the remote control to choose the Main Menu (VCR FEATURES).

Choose 4-TUNING FEATURES; press the number 4 key. This brings up the TUNING FEA-

TURES submenu.

Press number 4 to choose SOURCE SELECT.

Press

ADJ

to place the arrow next to the word

AUX.

Camcorders use the AUX inputs.

(When finished

recording you will reset

the arrow so it points to TUNER).

Connect the camcorder cables into the VIDEO

IN, AUDIO IN jacks on the back of the VCR.

Insert

a VHS cassette into the VCR cassette loading compartment.

Make sure the safety tab is intact.

Turn on the camcorder and start recording.

(Refer to camcorder operating guide for informa- tion about camcorder particulars.) To stop recording momentarily, press PAUSE on the remote control. When finished recording press

STOP on the remote control or the VCR. To eject the tape press STOP/EJECT on the VCR twice.

When you are finished with the camcorder, the

VCR source select option will have to be switched back to TUNER.

Press MENU on the remote control.

Press 4 to choose TUNING FEATURES.

Press number 4 to choose SOURCE SELECT.

When that sub-menu comes up on the TV screen press ADd to place the arrow so it is next to the word TUNER; this resets the VCR back to normal VCR mode.

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