machine number I 1QVB423 operating guide / warranty
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RECORD YOURMODEL NUMBER (Now,wlliie_ canseeit) | / The model and serial number of your new VCRare Located on the back of the VCRcabinet. For your future convenience, we suggest that you record these numbershere: MODEL NO. SERIAL NO. WARNING: TOREDUCE THERISKOFELECTRIC SHOCKDONOTREMOVE COVER (ORBACK).NOUSERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
SAFETY TIPS I PAGE These simple precauUonswiLLheLp ensure that you get many years of safe enjoyment from your new product. 1. Read Instructions Read all of the safety and operaUng instructions before operating the product. 2. Retain Instructions Keep aLLsafety and operaUng instructions for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings Follow warnings on the product and in the operating guide. 4. Follow Instructions Follow all operating and use instructions. 5. 6. 7.
P,oE, l SAFETY TIPS These simple precautions will help ensure that you get many years of safe enjoyment from your new product. 15. Lightning For added protection for this product during a Lightning storm, or when product is Left unattended and unused for Long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect antenna or cable system. This wilt prevent damage to product due to Lightning and power Linesurges. 16.
INSTALLATION CONTENTS I PAGE 5 INDEX SAFETYTIPS............................. INSTALLATION .......................... VCRFeatures Chart ........................ Connections for Your VCR .................. 2-4 6-16 6 7-8 Audio Menu .............................. 25 Auto ChannelSearch ...................... Connections........................... 11, 24 7-8,26 ChannelAdd/Det ........................ 1_2,24 CLockSet ............................. 11,22 Before you operate your VCR ...............
PAGE 6 I INSTALLATION This page shows the features of your VCRand the differences between the models. FEATURES VCRPLus+® Recording System AutoSetup System (CLock& Tuner) SpeakEZFunction 4-Heads (Special Video Effects) FuLLLoad/Qulck Start Auto Head CLeaner MTSHi-Fi Stereo AudioSystem Front and RearStereo Audlo/Video(A/V) 3acks RemoteControl MBR423Z Auto/Manual.Band SeLect Auto/ManuaLChannel Search 181 Channel.
INSTALLATION I PAGE Requiredconnections for yourVCR, Connections Without a CabLeBox Antenna Flat Wire (300 ohm) ..... Back Panel of Stereo VCR 300/75 ohm OR (N°tPPr° Ada tot OR CabLeTV Wall Jack Back Panel of Typical TV This cable is provided with your VCR. ,_ ConnectionsWtth Turnoffmaking poweror VCR before anyunpLug connections. a CabLe Box Back Panel of Stereo VCR "_ Back Pane[ of Typical TV VHFIUHF/CATV / Back Pane[ of Typical CabLeBox CABLE ,._..
PAGE 8 I INSTALLATION Optional connections for your VCR. Audio/Video (A/V) Connections to TV Use A/V connections for a better picture. Back Pane[ of Stereo VCR Back Panel of Typlcat _/ VH_/UHFICAT_'_ ANT IN 1 VHF/U HF/CATV OUT or unplugVCR Tum off power before making any connections. A/V cable is not provided with VCR.
INSTALLATION I PAGE Things you must do before you can operate your VCR. r PROGRAM [] MONTH : DAY START :: STOP : CHANNEL : SPEED : REPEAT : (1-8) to sek_t program ENTER to adjust program CLOCK MENU AUTO CLOCK SET(ON):[] MANUAL CLOCKSET :Ill press numberkeys QUIT = exit CLOCK SETUPMENU CH. ADD/DEL: SOURCE: ON.
PAGE 10 I INSTALLATION Things you must do before you can operate your VCR. Connect the Power (Required) PLugyour VCRinto an unswitched 120 Vac, 60 Hz household power outlet. Turn on SWITCH WALL @ the VCR by pressing the POWERon the remote or on the VCR'sfront panel. White plugged into an AC outlet, the VCRconsumes3W of electrical power in OFFcondition. ] OUTLET POWER r_ Do not plug the VCRinto u switched outlet. Otherwise, when the power is power switched o_, the VCRturns off..
INSTALLATION I PAGE 11 Some things you must do and others you may want to do before you can operate your VCR. Setect Language for VCR Menus/Displays (Optional) SeLect EngUsh, Spanish, or French for VCRmenus and status dispLays.See the LANGUAGESELECToption on the SETUPmenu Press 5. SETUPMENU SETUP MENU LANGUAGE SELECT : ENGLISI _ENGUSH _ESPANOL FRAN_tAIS Pressnumberkeys ti,_n EN_R QU_ = exit _ (page 24) for details. CH.
PAGE 12 I ZNSTALLATTON Things you may want to do before you operate your VCR. Use CH. ADD/DEL to Create Channets Favorite (Optional) Use CH. ADD/DEL to change the List of active channels found when using AUTO PROGRAM,so you can Listyour favorites. See CH. ADD/DEL on the SETUPMenu (page 24) for details. press 2. SETUP MENU CH. ADD/DEL:OH.[] SETUP MENU CH.
INSTALLATION I PAGE 13 Before you can record programs with VCRPLus+®, you must teU this VCRthe PLusCodeTM channeLsfor your area. Introduction Channel These PtusCodeTM channels must be mapped to the active channels you found using AUTO PROGRAMon the SETUP menu. An example of channel mapping and a blank worksheet are provided for your convenience. Check the TV schedule in your Local newspaper for the published PtusCode"channels.
PAGE 14 I INSTALLATION Beforeyou canrecordprogramswith VCRP{us+ ®, youmustte{| this VCRthe PtusCode channels for your area. TM 0n-Screen Instructions for TV Tuning Band START Press VCR+ on remote _R_ TVCh _ VCR_C_ c...ps._,_'_'_: _ _ -- numb_ k_Gu_ = ezI Press 0000 to show DoubLe Map Screen QUIT _11 2-Setup_ t "°"'__up *_mlX_l J Channel mapping a second PlusCodeTM Channel for _/channel 3.
INSTALLATION I PAGE 15 Beforeyou canrecordprogramswith VCRPLus+ ®, you musttell this VCRthe PLusCodechannels for your area. TM Channel Mapping Worksheets Channel found via Auto Channel Network or Station ID (TV Ch/Cable Ch) Published PlusCodeTM Channel (VCR+ Ch) Channel found via Auto Channel ('IV Ch/Cable Ch) Network or Station ]D Published PLusCode TM Channel (VCR+ Ch) NOTE:Two PtusCode channel numbers may be Listedfor certain networks or stations. Enter both numbers on the worksheet.
PAGE 16 I CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS Descriptions of items you need to know to operate your VCR. Front Pane| Controts These controls perform basic VCR operations. The Remote performs basic as wett as advanced VCR operations. POWEROn/Off Button Stop/Eject Selector Channei Up/Down Selector Cassette Compartment SHUTTLERing PLAY / • 7 / Audio/Video (A/V) AuxiLiaryIn 3acks Messagecenter Front PaneLDispLay (AUX2) _°°,,_l,°,.
CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS I PAGE 17 Informationappearsin the FrontPanelDispLaydependingon the VER functionbeing used. Counter memory indicator Remaining tape length indicator VCR indicator Timerindicator Audio program) indicator Record indicator Tape speed indicator Cassette indictor indicator Lightswhen playingback the Hi-Fi sound.
PAGE 18 I CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS On-Screen displays teLLyou the status of the tape inserted and VCRfunctions. CurrentCH(ChanneL)selectedby usingtuner in VCR Current mode of operation (STOP,PAUSE,RECORD,PLAY,etc.
OPERATION ] PAGE 19 A quickListof aLL the buttonson yourremotecontrolandwhatthey do. Remote Control Operation Instal, Ling Batteries I SelectTVMode, aimat TV SelectVCRNode, aimat VCR I SelectCBL(DBS) Mode, aimat cableboxor DBS Be sure to instaLI.the batteries provided with this remote, Match positive (+) and negative (-) with markings shown CBL in battery compartment. SeLecting Mode of Operation 1. SLideVCR/CBL(DBS)/IV selector to desired posiUon for VCR, cabLebox (DBS), or TV operaUon. 2.
PAGE 20 I OPERATION Your remote control operates the common features of most, but not art, models and brands of IR (infrared) controlled TVs and came converters (DBS). VCR/CBL(DBS)/TV Mode Selector -- Some functions of your particular equipment may not be controlled by this remote. In such cases, use the odglna[ remote control for your equipment. If you are using Zenith products, the remote comes programmed for the most common|y used codes.
OPERATION J PAGE 21 PLaybackShuttle Operation (For Special Video Effects) ShuttLe Ring Operation 1. PressPAUSE for playbackSTLLLmode. KeysUsedfor Spedai Effects 2. Rotate shuttle ring toward FORWARDto advance the tape, or toward REVERSEto reverse the tape. How far you rotate and hold the shuttle ring determines the speed at which the tape moves. 3. Release the shuttle ring to return to STILL mode. PAUSE for StiU Playback 4. Press PLAy to return to normal playback speed.
PAGE 22 I OPERATION The Clock Menu sets the clock in the VCRto the current time. There are two options AUTOand MANUAL, Auto Clock Set AUTOautomaticallysetsthe clockin the VCRto the currenttime anddate.AUTOworksonlyin areaswhereDataService(DS) signalsare providedalongwith normalTVsignals. 1. Press MENU to see Main Menu. 2. Press 1 to see Clock Menu. 3. Press 1 to set the current time automatically on the Clock Menu.
OPERATION I PAGE 23 The TIMER Menu teLls the VCR when to record a program on a day and at a time you specify, You can specify eight different events to be recorded in a one-year period. SpeakEZ CL Ki| Press 2 TIMER SETUp AUDIO Pressnumberkey= QUIT: exit PROGRAM[] MONTH DAY START STOP CHANNEL : SPIELED : REPEAT: (1-8) to emlectprogram ENTERto adJU=t progi_Bm Month _OGHAM[] MONTH DAY START STOP CHANNEL : SPEED : REPEAT: (1.
PAGE 24 ] OPERATION The SETUPMenu customizes the VCR'soperation for your particular needs. SETUP MENU Choose SETUPMenu as described in "How to AccessMenus" on page 9. CH, ADD/DEL: SOURCE: AUTO ON-SCREEN PROGRAM: DISPLAY: LANGUAGESELECT: press number keys QUIT = exit AUTO PROGRAM Finds all active channels and stores them in the VCR'smemory for access by CH (V/A). Press 1 to begin search. CH. ADD/DEL Edits the channels found by AUTO PROGRAM.
OPERATION I PAGE 25 The AUDIO Menu specifies the audio format to be used when recording or playing a tape. (Audio menu's PLAYBACK and RECORDoptions are available only with stereo VCRs.) AUDIO MENU The AUDIO Menu indicates the audio format used when recording or playing a tape. Choose AUDIO Menu as described in "How to Access Menus" on page g. Press ENTER(and repeat) to choose items in the menu (some models). SpeakEZ _eakEZ: ON nON PLAYBACK: HI.
PAGE 2G I OPERATION This page shows a typical video system and explains how to select channels. AE-Chann_ Antenna Zenith]_* Cable_/ WaLlJack )__ OT Direct Cable Zenith Stereo VCR VHF-UHF > C_E IN VCROutput to _/ CabLeBox From Or _ Cabl_ TV System, IN _ OUT _ VHF/UHF/CATV -- AUDIO VIDEO OUT OUT (Channel 3 or 4 when VCR is on and T_'/VCR is in VCR position) V_DEO AUDIO IN IN C_bulepBu; x to VCR Au_o_id_ Out_t_W Selecting Channels when the VCR is OFF t. TurnTVon.
OPERATION I PAGE 27 This page describes how to connect a camcorderto your VCR. FrontPaneLof StereoVCR Turn offmaking before power any or unplug connections. VDR A/V cabals m p_ided t with VCR. Setect AUX for Viewing an Audio/Video source like a Camcorder 1. With TV and VCRon, pLaceVCRin VCR mode by pressing the TV/VCR button on the remote (and repeat) untiL the VCR indicator Light appears in the VCR'sfront panel 2. SeLectchannel 3 (or 4) on the TV.
PAGE 28 I OPERATION Thispage explains the basicsof playingtapesinyour VCR. Automatic Playback (No Safety Tab) 1. Tape playback begins automatically, if the safety tab has powor © been removed from the cassette case, For example, most rental movies have no safety tab. Simp|y insert the prerecorded VHS cassette into the VCR. Power witt turn on automaticatty and playback wilt begin. VCR's Controls 2.
I OPERATION PAGE This page explains how to use the remote to play tapes on your VCR. Auto/Manua[ Tracking Adjustment Your VCRadjusts tracking automatically when you play a tape. If the tape was recorded on a different VER, streaks (video noise) may appear. White the tape is playing, press ADJ (,11/11-)to adjust the tracking manuaLLy. ReaL-Time Tape Counter Press ENTERtwice to keep the tape counter on the TV screen. Press ENTERrepeatedly to remove alL displays.
PAGE 30 I OPERATION Recording what you are watching on TV. Options You Can Use White Recording Instant recording lets you record until you reach the end of tape or you press STOPto stop recording. power Turn TV and VCR on. Remote's ControLs Place VCRin VCRmode by pressing the TV/VCR button on the remote repeatedly until the VCg indicator light appears in the VCRfront panel. Select channel 3 or 4 at the l_/.
OPERATION ] PAGE Recording using preset time periods. Preset Time Periods for ITR Recording, Note: pGwer Preset recording time counts down until the recording time is over, Instant (attended) Timer Recording (ITR) Letsyou record for a specific preset time period, instead of recording until the end of tape is reached. For exampLe, you can record a 30-minute show using the preset time period. Turn lVand VCR on.
PAGE 32 I OPERATION Recording one show while watching another. Note: If you have a cable box connected to your VCR,you cannot record one show and watch another. power Choosethe show you wish to record using the VER'schannel selector. Choose the show you wish to watch using the TV's channeLseLector. TurnWand VCRon. PLaceVCRin VCR mode by pressing the TV/VCR Rernote's Controls power © spiep recJitr @ Q button on the remote repeatedly until the VCR indicator Light appears in the VCRfront pane[.
OPERATION I PAGE 33 This page explains how to use the Timer so that you can record while you are away.
PAGE 34 I OPERATION Recording With PiusCode" program Numbers. MIDNIGHT m 12:001_ In the Heat of the Night Lana's inherited home plays an important part in a mob-related real estate seam (Part 2 of 2) (60 mins,) 52228 Tonight {R) 23624 Lauren Rutton and... GabrieUe Reece. (30 mins,) 989402 (_ ! Love LUCy "Drafted" LuCy and Ethe[ think their husbands have been drafted. (30 rains.) 529044 m l Im l _) n theWinahatchie Heat of the (Pad Night2 grammlng Paid Pro.
TROUBLESHOOTING I PAGE 35 Somequickandeasy tips to fixing prob[emsyourself. Before Catting for Service PLeaserefer to this chart before caLLingfor senlice. First, turn on the IV and VCR. Select appropriate input for the TV to receive the video signal from the VCR. You will probably use the Antenna In connection to the W. Select channel 3 or 4 at the W. place the VCRin the VCR mode by pressing the IV/VCR button on the remote repeatedly until VCRindicator Light appears in the VCRfront panel.
PAGE 36 I TROUBLESHOOTING Some quick and easy tips to fixing problems yourseLf. Channel Tuning Problems Observed Condition Possible Cause Probable Solution Some channek are skipped over when usingCH (V/A). Those channeLswere deleted with the Use CH. ADD/DEL to restore channels. See SETUPMenu on page 24 for details. CH. ADD/DEL option. Pictureand sound areweak ormissing. Antenna orcablesareLoose. Wrong SOURCE optionisbeingused. Tighten connections or replace cable. Try aLLSOURCEoptions.
TROUBLESHOOTING I PAGE 37 Some quick and easy tips to fixing probLemsyourseLf. Stereo Audio Record and/or P&ayback Prob[erns Observed CondiUon Possible Cause Probable SoLution Stereo is not present. TV is not Stereo-compatible. No action is possibLe. Program is not in stereo format. No action is possible. VCR A/V Out jacks are not connected to TV A/V In jacks. Make A/V connections. Stereo is avaiLabLeonLyvia A/V output from VCR.
PAGE 38 I SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Head System PowerSource Power Consumption Dimensions Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Timer Weight Tape Speed Tape Width Maximum RecordingTime Four head AC 120V, 6OHz (WxHxD) 1E-hour display type with AM, PM (SP) VHF Output Signal Channel Coverage 16.67 mm/sec I1.12 mm/sec 12.
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