Operating Guide and Warranty for your new Zenith Entertainment Machine Models VRA412 VRA422 thanks for choosing zenith RECORD YOUR MODEL NUMBER (Now, while you can see it) The model and serial number of your new VCR are located on the back of the VCR cabinet. For your future convenience, we suggest that you record these numbers here: SAFETY TIPS: Refer to the "Safety Tips" leaflet that came with your product for Important Safety Instructions. MODEL NO.____________________________________ SERIAL NO.____________________________________ 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. 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) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. POWER CORD POLARIZATION: CAUTION: To Prevent Electric Shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert. ATTENTION: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu'au fond. 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. 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 when the equipment is operated in a residential installation. This equipment 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 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. This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. "Ce appareil numérique de la class b respecte toutes les exigences du Règulement sur le matériel brouillier du Canada." I N S TA L L AT I O N PAGE 3 VCR Features Chart FEATURES SpeakEZ Function 4-Heads (Special Video Effects) Full Load/Quick Start Auto Head Cleaner Audio System Audio/Video (A/V) Jacks Remote Control MBR412 Auto/Manual Band Select Auto/Manual Channel Search Channel Capability (CATV & TV) Record Speeds SP/EP Playback Speeds SP/LP/EP Auto Playback System Auto/Manual Digital Tracking Instant Recording Timer-Controlled Recording Auto Playback Tape Speed Adjust Forward/Reverse Slow-Motion Video (4-head VCR) Pause/Still Video Real-Time Tape Counter Speed Search CM Skip English/Spanish/French Menus 1-Year, 8-Event Timer LED Clock Front Panel Display Auto Clock Set System Hook-up Cable (VCR to TV) VRA412 X X X X Monaural Monaural X X X 181 X X X X X X X X Variable 1/10 to 1/32 X X X X X X X X X VRA422 X X X X MTS Hi-Fi Stereo Stereo X X X 181 X X X X X X X X Variable 1/10 to 1/32 X X X X X X X X X This page shows the features of your VCR and the differences between the models 1. Model VRA422 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. X = Feature is provided N/A = Feature is Not Available PAGE 4 I N S TA L L AT I O N Required connections for your VCR Connections for your VCR Connections Without a Cable Box Antenna Flat Wire (300 ohm) Back Panel of Stereo VCR ANT IN VHF/UHF/CATV OUT TO TV OR OR 300/75 ohm Adaptor (Not provided) R-AUDIO-L OUT CH3 CH4 VIDEO OUT IN IN Cable TV Wall Jack Back Panel of Typical TV IN OUT IN VHF/UHF/CATV OUT R AUDIO L VIDEO ANT IN This cable is provided with your VCR. Turn off power or unplug VCR before making any connections. Connections With a Cable Box Back Panel of Stereo VCR ANT IN VHF/UHF/CATV OUT TO TV Back Panel of Typical TV IN OUT IN VHF/UHF/CATV OUT R-AUDIO-L OUT CH3 CH4 VIDEO OUT R AUDIO L VIDEO ANT IN IN IN Back Panel of Typical Cable Box CH3 CH4 Cable TV Wall Jack CABLE OUT IN This cable is provided with your VCR. Turn off power or unplug VCR before making any connections. I N S TA L L AT I O N PAGE 5 Connections for your VCR Audio/Video (A/V) Connections to TV Use A/V connections for a better picture. Optional connections for your VCR Back Panel of Stereo VCR ANT IN VHF/UHF/CATV OUT TO TV Back Panel of Typical TV OUT IN R-AUDIO-L OUT IN VIDEO VHF/UHF/CATV R-AUDIO-L OUT CH3 CH4 VIDEO OUT ANT IN IN IN Turn off power or unplug VCR before making any connections. A/V cable is not provided with VCR. Back Panel of Monaural VCR ANT IN VHF/UHF/CATV OUT TO TV Back Panel of Typical Monaural TV AUDIO VIDEO OUT IN VHF/UHF/CATV AUDIO OUT CH3 CH4 VIDEO ANT IN IN 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. Accessory Audio/Video (A/V) Connections to VCR Back Panel of Stereo VCR ANT IN VHF/UHF/CATV OUT TO TV Jack panel of Accessory Accessory Component: Another VCR, Camcorder, Video Camera, Satellite Receiver, Laser Disc Player OUT IN R-AUDIO-L OUT IN VIDEO R-AUDIO-L OUT CH3 CH4 VIDEO OUT IN IN Turn off power or unplug VCR before making any connections. A/V cable is not provided with VCR. PAGE 6 I N S TA L L AT I O N Things you must do before you can operate your VCR Before you operate your VCR CLOCK MENU AUTO CLOCK SET(ON): 1 MANUAL CLOCK SET : 2 PROGRAM 1 MONTH : DAY : START : STOP : CHANNEL : SPEED : REPEAT : ( 1 - 8 ) to select program ENTER to adjust program SETUP MENU AUTO PROGRAM: CH. ADD/DEL: SOURCE: ON-SCREEN DISPLAY: LANGUAGE SELECT: 1 2 3 4 5 AUDIO MENU SpeakEZ: ON 1 ON 2 OFF PLAYBACK: RECORD: Press number keys then ENTER QUIT = exit Press number keys QUIT = exit Press number keys QUIT = exit CLOCK TIMER SETUP AUDIO Press NUMBER (1, 2, 3, 4) button SpeakEZ CLOCK TIMER SETUP AUDIO : : : : 1 2 3 4 Note: Audio menu's PLAYBACK and RECORD options are available only with stereo VCRs. Press number keys QUIT = exit MAIN MENU 1 Connect the Power (Required) Plug your VCR into an unswitched 120 Vac, 60 Hz household power outlet. Turn on the VCR by pressing the POWER on the remote or on the VCR's front panel. Do not plug the VCR into a switched power outlet. Otherwise, when the power is switched off, the VCR turns off. You may then have to reset the time and date, and reprogram operational features. TYPICAL ZENITH VCR WALL SWITCH POWER OUTLET 2 Set Position of the CH3/CH4 Switch (Required) 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. For a test display, press TV/VCR on remote repeatedly until the VCR indicator appears in the VCR's front panel display. Press MENU on the remote to see the main menu. power stop/eject rew play f fwd pause sp/ep ch rec/itr AM VCR REC PM TMR CH3 CH4 Tune TV to Ch.3 OR CH3 CH4 Tune TV to Ch.4 I N S TA L L AT I O N PAGE 7 Before you operate your VCR Point remote toward VCR How to Access Menus 1. Press MENU to see Main Menu. 2. Press NUMBER (1, 2, 3, or 4) to see desired sub menu to be used. 3. Press NUMBER to choose desired option to be changed. 4. Press QUIT/CC to exit menu, or wait a few minutes and the VCR returns to normal operation. power cbl/ vcr dbs tv program Chooses and modifies options enter Things you must do before you can operate your VCR eject vol enter ch vol ch mute pause 1 f fwd 2 5 8 0 menu 3 6 9 rew play 4 7 stop rec/itr 1 4 7 tv/vcr 2 5 8 0 a adj menu memory 3 6 9 cm skip quit/cc sel sel quit/cc sp/ep Selects VCR tuner tv/vcr 3 Select SpeakEZ Function ON/OFF A voice tells you how to use the features in the menus if SpeakEZ is ON. (ON is recommended.). See the AUDIO Menu for details. SpeakEZ only functions with ENGLISH. Press 4. SpeakEZ CLOCK TIMER SETUP AUDIO : : : : 1 2 3 4 AUDIO MENU SpeakEZ: ON 1 ON 2 OFF PLAYBACK: RECORD: Press number keys then ENTER QUIT = exit Press number keys QUIT = exit MAIN MENU Press NUMBER (1 or 2) to choose ON or OFF 4 Select Language for VCR Menus/Displays (Optional) Select English, Spanish, or French for VCR menus and status displays. See the LANGUAGE SELECT option on the SETUP menu for details. Press 5. SETUP MENU AUTO PROGRAM: CH. ADD/DEL: SOURCE: ON-SCREEN DISPLAY: LANGUAGE SELECT: 1 2 3 4 5 SETUP MENU LANGUAGE SELECT : ENGLISH 1 ENGLISH 2 ESPAÑOL 3 FRANÇAIS Press number keys then ENTER QUIT = exit Press number keys QUIT = exit SETUP MENU Press NUMBER (1, 2, or 3) to select the desired language PAGE 8 I N S TA L L AT I O N Some things you must do and others you may want to do before you can operate your VCR Before you operate your VCR 5 Set Date and Time for Clock Set the clock in the VCR to the current date and time. See CLOCK Menu for details. Your VCR also has an Auto-Clock Set feature. See CLOCK Menu for details. The Timer features will not function unless the Clock has been set. Press 2. CLOCK MENU AUTO CLOCK SET(ON): 1 MANUAL CLOCK SET : 2 MONTH DAY YEAR TIME CLOCK MENU : : : : 1 JANUARY 1 THU 1998 12:00 PM Press number keys then ENTER QUIT = exit Press number keys QUIT = exit CLOCK MENU Press NUMBER (0-9) then ENTER to set date and time 6 Select Source for VCR (Optional) Set the source of the VCR for the type of program signal you have connected to the ANT IN jack on the back of the VCR. Choose TV if you have an antenna connected to the VCR. Choose CATV if you have a cable system (with or without a cable box) connected to the VCR. Choose AUX if you have an accessory Audio/Video (A/V) connected to the VCR. See SOURCE option on SETUP menu for details. Press 3. SETUP MENU AUTO PROGRAM: CH. ADD/DEL: SOURCE: ON-SCREEN DISPLAY: LANGUAGE SELECT: 1 2 3 4 5 SETUP MENU SOURCE: TUNER (TV) 1 TV 2 CATV 3 AUX Press number keys then ENTER QUIT = exit Press number keys QUIT = exit SETUP MENU Press NUMBER (1, 2, or 3) to select the desired source 7 Use Auto Program to Find Channels (Required) Use AUTO PROGRAM to find active channels in your broadcast area. AUTO PROGRAM stores the active channels that you can access by using the Channel Up/Down arrows. See AUTO PROGRAM on the SETUP Menu for details. Press 1. SETUP MENU AUTO PROGRAM: CH. ADD/DEL: SOURCE: ON-SCREEN DISPLAY: LANGUAGE SELECT: 1 2 3 4 5 SETUP MENU AUTO PROGRAM: SEARCHING QUIT = exit Press number keys QUIT = exit SETUP MENU 8 Use CH. ADD/DEL to Create Favorite Channels (Optional) Use CH. ADD/DEL to change the list of active channels found when using AUTO PROGRAM, so you can list your favorites. See CH.ADD/DEL on the SETUP Menu for details. Press 2. SETUP MENU AUTO PROGRAM: CH. ADD/DEL: SOURCE: ON-SCREEN DISPLAY: LANGUAGE SELECT: 1 2 3 4 5 SETUP MENU CH. ADD/DEL: CH. 2 ADD Press number keys then ENTER QUIT = exit Press number keys QUIT = exit Press NUMBER (0-9) then ENTER SETUP MENU I N S TA L L AT I O N PAGE 9 Before you operate your VCR 9 Select Other Menu Options Show or hide the VCR status on your screen by using the ON-SCREEN DISPLAY option on the SETUP menu. We recommend keeping this option ON. See the SETUP menu for details. Press 4. SETUP MENU AUTO PROGRAM: CH ...