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I General Information Introduction Zenith Electronics Corporation Customer Service Department 1900 N. Austin Avenue Welcome into the family of Zenith Video Recorder owners. Tlfis 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. Chicago, Illinois 60639-5079 Telephone: (3E_) 745-5152 Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m.
Specifications Input These specifications are subject to change without notice. Weight and dimensions are approximate. Minus 8 dB into _>47,000 ohms Output Minus 8 dB into _<1,000 ohms Power Requirements Recording Operating Voltage Type 120 V, 60 Hz Rotary Helical Scan Power Consumption Heads 30W Environmental 4 Heads Double AzimLr:h (Slant Design) Conditions Speeds Operating Temperature SP- 1 5/16 IPS (33.34 mm/sec) 41 ° F to 95° F (5°C to 35°C) LP- 21/32 IPS (16.
Table 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 5 VCR Setup 8 Instant Timer Recording Regulator?," Information .................. Inside front Cover Electrical Shock Warnings ..................
I VCR Front Q) Panel Controls b Qb Qb Q. ,] L#_ RE_' C .lt.I. IF t,.,: t_SPEED SEARCH--J _, PAUSE 1. POWER -- Press to turn VCR on or off. Red light will be on while VCR is on. 2. EJECT - Press once to eject tape. 3, CASSETTE LOADING COMPARTMENT DOOR -- Insert your VHS cassette tape into the compartment until VCR loads the tape. 4. PLAY -- Press to play a tape in the VCR. 5, REW -- Press to rewind a tape in the VCR. 6. STOP -- Press to stop playing a tape. 7.
VCR Back Panel Connection Jacks CH4 __.JCH3 2. Video 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.) VIDEO OUT- Connec,_ion jack for sending VCR signal to another source. VIDEO IN -- Connection jack that receives the video signal from a video camera, camcorder or other source.
.€ Remote Control Operate Other Brand of TVs and Cable Boxes with the MBR3429Remote Control Keys on the Zenith MBR3429 Multi-Brand Remote Control This remote can be taugl_t to operate other InfraRed (IR) controlled TVs and Cable Boxes. Switching between "IV, VCR and CABLE with the remote control, will allow you to operate each unit individually. Some oi[ the advanced features on your TV cannot be accessed with the MBR3429. Use the remote control provided with YOUr TV for these advanced features.
Remote Control 12. MUTE - For a Zenith TV or other brand you have programmed the remote to operate, press to turn the sound coming from your TV off, press again to restore the sound. 26. VCR PLUS -- Press to display the VCR Plus Code information on the :IV screen. 13. SEQ -- Some Zenith 28. ENTER - Press to set entered that will be operated 14. SEARCH recorded TVs have audio circuits with this key. -- Use to advance tape to an indexed or rewind information. 29.
MBR3429 Remote Control Multi-Brand Codes Introduction When batteries are rereoved: Before using your new remote control, it must be programmed to recognize the brands of equipment it will be used to operate. If you are using a Zenith TV, Zenith VHS/VCR or a Zenith cable-TV decoder, it has already been programmed for you. Otherwise, follow the steps below. to reprogram the proper decoder codes.
Installation Unpack The VCR and All Accessories 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 some of that iinformation will be erased. O'his will also occur if there is a power failure.
Connections These illustrations are designed to help you connect your VCR to your antenna and TV set. Step 1. Step 1 Antenna To VCR Connections VCR BACK PANEL Antenna Cables Inside, or Outside -@ VHF or UHF" COl Identify your particular antenna type. Connect your antenna to your VCR using the VCR ANT IN jack. = VH F/UHFiCATV I-_ CH, _l.__jc. 3 or' Direct Antenna (No CATV Cable Cable Box) i Step 2. 75 ohm Coaxial Cable I Connect the cable supplied with your VCR to the VCR ANT OUT jack.
CATV (Cable The connection illustrations shown in Figures 1 and 2 show the common methods of connecting your VCR to cable service and your TV set. TV) Converter Box Connections Figure 1 CATV "Converter VCR Figure 1. (Not recommended for VCR Plus) BACK After" VCR Connections PANEL VH F_,dHF/_TV If your CATV cable connects directly to your TV (with or without a converter or IN @ descrambler box) you may use the connection method shown.
VCR Menu Settings C)n-Screen Menus :['his VCR is controlled programming system. Main On-Screen by an on-screen Menu (VCR Features) menu Date "]['here 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.
VCR Menu Settings :Set the Current Time Press 4 to choose :Set the clock on the front of the VCR in the mes- ]Menu (VCR screen. Features) Press SELECT to move to sub-menu AUTO CHANNEL. SEARCH. control. This will bring you to sub-menu DATE VCR Tuner Channel SET. Set the Month The first two numbers would be the month. the month by number; the remote control.
VCR Menu Settings 3. Choose CHANNEL SAVE/SKIP. Each chan- f nel the VCR tuner has found will come up in numerical sequence. As you press CHANNEL up choose SKIP to delete any weaker channels as desired. Choose SAVE 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- STOP SP ing, press ADJ so the word SKIP appears next to tire weak channel's number.
VCR Message Center Message Center Displays The messages of information 3Nis display panel enables you to understand what function the VCR is performing at any time. Designed to be self-explanatory, these messages are displayed automatically. Message :Display Center changes will be visible on both the TV screen and VCR Message Center. Message Video Recorder Operation :SET Record Indicates video recorder Center Display 'Tuner Messages CHANNEL has Appears when you turn on the VCR.
I VCR Message Center Message Center Displays (Continued) m Message Center Display Record Operation Messages REC CH __ "RECORD 0:0(3, TAPING Message Display Video Recorder DONE Playback (Continued) _LAY X2 Appears when the video recorder is placing an index mark at the beginning of a AUTO TRACK is ndicates video recorder is Indicates the video recorder _; automatically adjusting the tracking control. recordltlg.
I VCR Message Message Message Center Displays Center l)isplay Playback (Continued) Video Recorder Operation Messages (Continued) REW Indicates the video recorder is in the Rewind mode without picture or sound. FWD SEARCH Indicates the video recorder is in the Forward Visual Search mode. REV SEARCH Indicates the video recorder is in the Reverse Visual Search mode. BLNK SEARCH Indicates the video recorder is in the Blank Search mode.
I Playback ,m PLAY D / "It $P-LP-EP • Turn iV Switch . / _ / _SPEED_;E_CH_ I __ _ i i=n..-1 / €: / ,, ) PAUSE I / REC IIR the TV on the remote and tune remote it to to operate control to VCR ON SCREEN channel 3.* (If your TV, PROC, RA_G'-I you 3, press mode. OFF Note: The symbols shown on this illustration in the VCR message center will only appear while the VCR is performing those functions.
I Additional Playback Features PLAY D rl II U STOP / / REW\ FFWD (,It44 \ J[ ! _ / _SPEEC_SE_ I'RCH'-J 3 I I ; Corm_l LCHANNEL ( _ET ELC1EK -J 11 SP-LP-EP ][ C--_- - oNscott. P,ocR,...N_-.Qj --I / REC _AITR 4_- J A. Still/Slow Motion -} \ ! _ / !/ \/ .,J Video Press PAUSE while playing a tape, follow on-screen instructions. Press PLAY to resume tape playing. B.
im Recording PLAY • REW D ;ETELaC o_ STOP Irl F FWD VRL4170-4HEADS (DA) SCREEN PROGRAMMINO-HC 1. Turn the TV on and tune it to channel 3.* (If you programmed the remote to operate your TV, press 3, then ENTER.) *See Footnote at the bottom of page 6-1. 2. Change the remote control to VCR Mode. 3. Insert a VHS tape into the VCR tape loading compartment;, this turns on the power automatically. Make sure the cassette safety tab is intact. 4. Tune the VCR to the channel you wish to record.
Additional Recording Features PLAY D II LCHANNELJ • STOP c----r--_l c----_--3i L-SPEED • _ J ,* ? i SEARCH-J i ) xErCL CK o. , .-EP I] RE_I_ A. Recording Length of Time. Press and hold down REC ITR on the VCR or RECORD on the remote control until REC CH and the channel number you are recording, appear in the VCR message center. The VCR will continue recording until you press PAUSE or STOP. If you press STOP the VCR will turn off. To specify a length of time to record see item A.
II I hi_tant Timer Recording m 0 B RI_M F FWD I.--$PEED SEA,rICH--J PLAY STOP ( ( • J[ • ) m= PAUSE rE T _FLDD( LCHANNEL -_ ON SCREEN PROGRAMMING-HQ L, A. Instant Press Timer and hold ,i Recording down REC ITR one time until REC CH and the channel number you are recording, appear in the VCR message center. 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.
Timer Recording PLAY STOP c --_- i[--_--) i ( _ I[--_-- )J L-SPEED ;_;EARCH'_ " ( ! EP P.usE to have the program 1. Turn the TV on and tune to channel 3.* (If you programmed the remote to operate your TV, press 3, then ENTER.) =See Footnote at the bottom of page 6-1. the remote control OFF ON -0 to VCR mode. 3. Insert a VHS tape into the VCR tape loading compartment.
I Additional Timer Recording J Program Review f Program / J Channel - will be :;elected automatically if automatically if you specified CATV in the Tuning Features, Tuning Band submenu before you entered the Timer program. Aux Input - must be specified to record radio broadcasts or to use a surveillance camera connected to the VIDEO/AUDIO 2:30AM _ 1 - Press SELECT k_,, Recording Speed to see next program SP - Standard Play is the best for video reproduction.
I VCR Plus Recording 0 l II ( P LAY STOP REW F FWD • II • _.-SPEED SEARCH--J C " | ? ) PAUSE JI \_ LCHANNEL_ ( li N 6 SP-LP-EP REC I_R rE T [LBEK\, m ] ON PM II v,0 1 VRL4170-4HEADS (D SCREEN PROGRAMMING-I J \" Note: The VCR Plus Setup beginning on page 11-1 must be completed before you can record using the VCR Plus feature. Make sure all cables are connected properly and that the date!time in the VCR clock are correct. 1.
l VCR Plus Recording programs to be broadcast ,an that day, are contained in a 24 hour listing. Each program has its own Pluscode. Use the l?luscode specified for VCR Plus Description VCR Plus is a quick method of programming your VCR to record while you are away. When you enter the 9 (or less) digit Pluscode the VCR automaticallly enters the start time, stop time and selects the channel number of the broadcast you wish to re.cord.
VCR Plus Setup nal path of the VCR or cable box, such as coffee cups, ashtrays, books, etc.(See illustration below.) Note that the cable/converter box is located on the top and at the front of the VCR. Note that the signal sent out by the VCR is _,eing reflected off the reflective surface or wall and bounced back VCR Plus Setup Introduction "]?heVCR Plus setup is as simple as pressing the CH MAP key on the remote control and followi:ag the on-screen instructions.
m i VCR Plus Setup , CH 3-4 switch on the back of the VCR to 4, then tune the TV set to Channel 4. the cable box: should then tune to Channel Channel 59 should remai_ selected. The cable/converter box output wire must be connected to the VCR ANT IN jack on the back of the VCR to be able to use the If the first number does not work, try the other "MFR" numbers for your (:able brand in sequence; try the next, then the next etc.
I VCR Plus Setup MFR Number List Archer 1, 29, 42, 44, 76 29 Cabletenna 42,44,63 Cableview 44 Century 30, 42, 44, 52 Citizen Curtis 8, 9, 56, 61 Diamond 29, 44, 76 Drake 37, 67, 71 13, 20, 21, 22, 23, Eagle 28 Eastern 57 General Electric General Instruments: 1, 2, 3, 4, 34, 55, GC Electronics : 42,44,63 Gemini 4, 3O 44 Gerrard 14, 15, 28, 41 Hamlin Hitachi 31, 79, 80 Jerrold 1, 2, 3, 4, 34, 55, Jerrold Starcom : 1,3,4,55 IVlacom 31, 79, 80 13, 20, 21, 22, 23, Maganavox 16 IVlatsushita 32, 38, 39, 40, 60
VCR Plus Setup Example: Numbers (° Listed/Cable Company Listed "IV Assigned Channels Channels Assigned EXAMPLE: 2 3 4 \ Channel Mapping Listed TV Assigned Channels Channels For CINEMAX Before Channel Mapping 47 (Enter Cable Company Assigned Channels) CINEMAX Notes: cable system, to receive Cinemax you would have to "assign" Channel 16 on the Listed TV Channels number 45 line. (See examples above.
VCR Plus Setup Listed/Cable Company Assigned TV Channels for Your Local Broadcast Area for reference when performing the channel map procedure. If necessary, change any of the listed numbers for the cable networks below to con- On the worksheet below write in (with a pencil) )'our cable ,company's local broadcast area's assigned TV ,channels and the broadcast channels Listed/Cable Company's Listed TV Channels (printed in your local TV guide). Write in broadcast channel numbers.
m Additional Recording Speed the counter Selection Your video recorder can record in three speeds: Standard Play (SP), Long Play (LP), and Extended Play (EP). SP provides better picture quality. EP provides longer recording time. How much you can record recording speed you select tape length you use. Video ing lengths as shown in the depends upon the and the video cassette cassettes come in varytable below. Adl tapes, regardless of brand name, are designated by the.
Additional Operations For Index Search: Code--. 1-Enter index oxle Counter Memory is ON Press MEMORY key to turn Memory off Example: 2/not 02 2-Press F FWD/REW key (To remove this display press the QUIT key) (To remove 'this display press the QurI' 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 iindividual tape.) 5. Press QUIT to remove counter display.
I Additional Operations When Blank Search following Blank Search allows you to find the beginning of (and tell you the recording time available on) a section of video cassette tape. Before you begin Blank to the beginnning. Search, rewind the VCR finds a section of blank tape, the display will appear. Blank the tape tape starts here Tape time remaining : From the Stop Mode: 1. Press SEARCH on the remote control. Index Search display will appear. The 2.
I Service Information Before Calling for Service Following are some common problems associated with operating a VCR. Please Problem/Resolution Chart before calling for service. Problem/Resolution Operating refer to the',following Chart Problems Observed Condition Possible Cause Probable Solution No power to the VCR, Power cord is not connected. Connect porter cord. VCR cannot be turned on. TIMER SET or TAPING DONE appear in VCR message center; VCR is in Timer Mode.
Service Information Clock is not set to correct time. Set clock to correct time. Timer has not been programmed correctly. Reprogra_a TIMER SET is not on in VCR message center, Press TIMi-'R to set VCR into Timer mode. Some channels axe skipped over when scanning channels. Those channels axe preset to be skipped. Restore ci_annels to channel search sequence; select SAVED next to channel Skipped]Saved. Channel cannot be switched. VCR set to Timer mode. Press TIMFR to release VCR from Timer M_:le.
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II Product Registration Card You could win a full refund on your new Zenith product. Product Card lost or misplaced? Look for the Product Registration product. The Product Registration Card furnished with your video product is pre-printed with its Model and Serial numbers. Please fill out the card and mail it at your earliest convenience. It is imperative that Zenith know how to reach you promptly if we discover a _afety problem that would affect you.
Ill I I VRL4170 Quick Reference Guide Month, Date, Year etc. (Day of the week, Monday Tuesday etc., comes or automaticaUy). When finished press QUIT to exit the Clock Set Menu. 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 Ch3-4 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.
II VRLA170 Quick Reference Guide Recording Recording/Playing Tapes wiLtha Camcorder Turn on the TV set and the VCR. Using the Timer Turn on both the TV set and VCR. (You must have specified either "IV or CATV in the Tuning Features submenu, see Installation Section.) Press MENU on the remote control to choose the Main Menu (VCR Features). 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.
Your Zenith Warranty Consumer Protection Plan for Zenith Video Cassette Recorder/Video Player Owner's Responsibility Effective Warranty Date -- Warranty begins on the date of original consumer in.,_tallation. For your convenience, keep the dealer':_ dated bill of sa]Leor delivery ticket as evidence of the purchase date. 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.
