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The Buttons on Your Remote

A quick list of all the buttons on your remote control and what they do.

Turns VCR 

On/Off

Shows main menu

Enters a Menu

Tape Play/Record

Options

Direct Channel and
Programming Entry

Switches TV Picture

between TV and VCR

Channel Selectors

(Tuner)

To play back the por-

tion you just recorded.

Accesses Tape

Counter Display

Ejects a tape

Channel Selectors

Exits Any Menu

Fast forwards picture
search through
30 seconds of 
recording

Adjusts tape
playback tracking.

Chooses Tape 
Recording Speed

Installing Batteries

AA

AA

power

eject

ch

ch

menu

enter

quit

rec/itr

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

tv/vcr

trk

EZ watch

0

cm skip

pause

stop

play

rew

f fwd

sp/ep

memory

Be sure to install the batteries
provided with this remote. Match
positive (+) and negative (-) with
markings shown in battery 
compartment.

Note:

All VCR operations and menu

options can be accessed by using
the remote control.

CH 

(

/

) — Channel Selectors. Also selects AUX

A/V input channel.

CM SKIP 

— Fast forwards picture search through 30

seconds of recording.

EJECT

— Ejects the tape from the VCR.

ENTER

— Programs menu options and shows VCR

display.

EZ WATCH

— Press to play back the portion you

just recorded.

F FWD (Fast Forward)

—Advances tape rapidly.

MEMORY

— Returns real-time tape counter to zero

(M 0:00:00).

MENU

— Shows main menu.

Numbers

— Chooses channels and enters

programming information.

PAUSE 

— Pauses tape temporarily during playback

or record.

PLAY 

— Begins tape playback.

POWER

— Turns VCR On and Off. Also turns VCR

Timer Off and On, if programmed.

QUIT

— Exits menu system. 

REC/ITR

— Begins tape recording.

REW 

— Rewinds tape to the beginning.

SP/EP

— Chooses tape recording speed.

STOP

— Cancels playback or record modes.

TRK 

(

/

) — Adjusts tape playback tracking.

TV/VCR 

— Switches source of TV picture between TV

channel and VCR channel selection. VCR 
functions are available in VCR mode.

Summary of Contents for VRC4101

Page 1: ...machine number VRC4101 E N J O Y T H E V I E W o p e r a t i n g g u i d e w a r r a n t y...

Page 2: ...le 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 us...

Page 3: ...is provided or manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to 11 Power Sources Operate product only from type of power source indicated on marking label If you are not sure of the type of power sup...

Page 4: ...or Ceiling Mounting Mount product to wall or ceiling only as recommended by manufacturer 21 Replacement Parts When replacement part s are required be sure service technician has used replacement part...

Page 5: ...er Connected to VCR 20 Playing Tapes 21 22 Instant Recording 23 25 Recording While You re Away 26 Easy Watch Playback 27 TROUBLESHOOTING 28 29 SPECIFICATIONS 30 WARRANTY Rear cover INDEX Auto Channel...

Page 6: ...rch 181 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...

Page 7: ...vided Cable TV Wall Jack This cable is provided with your VCR OR OR IN OUT OUT IN R L AUDIO VIDEO VHF UHF CATV ANT IN Turn off power or unplug VCR before making any connections VHF UHF CATV ANT IN OUT...

Page 8: ...el of Typical Monaural TV Note If the back panel on your TV is different refer to the TV s operating guide OUT AUDIO VIDEO IN VHF UHF CATV ANT IN OUT TO TV CH3 CH4 VIDEO MONO LINE1 AUX1 OUT IN AUDIO B...

Page 9: ...w to Access Menus Menu operation is easy just follow the instructions shown at the bottom of the menu 1 Press MENU to see main menu 2 Press NUMBER 1 2 or 3 to see desired sub menu to be used 3 Press N...

Page 10: ...ly until the VCR indicator light appears in the VCR s front panel display Press MENU on the remote to see the main menu Select Language for VCR Menus Displays Optional Select English Spanish or French...

Page 11: ...L on the SETUP Menu page 18 for details 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...

Page 12: ...s advanced VCR operations EZ watch rec itr ch stop eject power rew f fwd play pause REC VCR TIMER AM video audio aux 2 POWER On Off Button and Indicator Cassette Compartment Stop Eject Selector Easy W...

Page 13: ...CUE Tape is advancing rapidly in playback mode for visu al search CUE Tape is reversing rapidly in playback mode for visu al search PLAY Tape is playing at normal playback speed REW Rewind Tape is re...

Page 14: ...section for details VCR Status Display Options When the Status Display appears press ENTER repeatedly to see abbreviated displays as follows 1 Press ENTER to see Status Display 2 Press ENTER a second...

Page 15: ...mpartment Note All VCR operations and menu options can be accessed by using the remote control CH Channel Selectors Also selects AUX A V input channel CM SKIP Fast forwards picture search through 30 s...

Page 16: ...sing the TIMER Manual Clock Set The CLOCK Menu allows you to set the clock in the VCR to the current date and time Notes The clock must be set before you can record using the TIMER menu You may have t...

Page 17: ...iday CHANNEL OPTIONS To select an AUX channel select the next highest or lowest channel programmed in the VCR with the CH SPEED OPTIONS SP or EP The SP mode determines how much tape is left and switch...

Page 18: ...3 then ENTER Press ENTER to ADD or DEL Delete channels to create your own list of favorite channels SOURCE Selects TV CATV AUX1 or AUX2 as the source of the program to watch or record Choose TV if yo...

Page 19: ...able box Selecting Channels at the VCR when VCR is ON 1 Turn TV and VCR on 2 Place VCR in VCR mode by pressing the TV VCR button on the remote control repeatedly until the VCR indicator appears in the...

Page 20: ...You can also choose the SETUP menu as described below Press MENU to see main menu Press 3 to see the SETUP menu Press 3 for the SETUP menu s SOURCE item Press 4 for AUX2 then ENTER Press QUIT to exit...

Page 21: ...or 4 at the TV or select the TV s AUX Auxiliary source to see the picture if you are using the A V jacks Refer to your TV operating manual Unloading the Cassette from the VCR 1 Press STOP if the tape...

Page 22: ...low motion Press PLAY to resume normal tape playing Tape Rewind and Fast Forward While in Stop mode Press and release REW or F FWD Fast Forward as desired Press STOP when tape reaches desired location...

Page 23: ...box select the cable box output channel usually 3 or 4 at the VCR Select cable box channels at the cable box Insert a VHS cassette tape into the VCR Press SP EP to select recording speed if desired Re...

Page 24: ...elect channel 3 or 4 at the TV If you have connected your VCR to the TV s A V input jacks select the A V source at the TV for a better picture Select the channel to be watched and recorded at the VCR...

Page 25: ...VHS cassette tape into the VCR Press SP EP to select recording speed if desired Recording speed is always SP unless you select EP Press REC ITR until recording begins REC indicator light appears in th...

Page 26: ...as the channel to be recorded Keep your cable box on when using the Timer to record Enable the Timer by pressing POWER to turn off the VCR The TIMER indicator light appears in the VCR front panel to...

Page 27: ...op recording Easy Watch Playback will be canceled Press EZ WATCH on the VCR or remote control The tape rewinds to the start of the recorded portion and playback begins Note When you set the timer for...

Page 28: ...n TV to Audio Video In or tune TV to Channel 3 or 4 as appropriate Press the TV VCR button on remote repeatedly to choose VCR mode VCR indicator light appears in VCR front panel Disconnect VCR power c...

Page 29: ...on Use CH ADD DEL to restore channels See SETUP Menu on page 18 for details Tighten connections or replace cable Try all SOURCE options See SETUP menu on page 18 for details Magnetic Field from Other...

Page 30: ...210 seconds T 120 TUNER Antenna UHF 75 ohms VHF 75 ohms VHF Output Signal Channel 3 or 4 Channel Coverage VHF 2 13 UHF 14 69 CATV 1 125 4A A W W 1 W 84 A 5 A 1 VIDEO Video Signal System EIA Standard...

Page 31: ...ers is due to excessive rewinding Prolong the life of your video equipment with our rewinder ONLY 14 99 PLUS 6 95 SHIPPING HANDLING VHS TAPE REWINDER ZEN 901 Broken or lost remote Need a second remote...

Page 32: ...eration of your set and how to adjust the customer controls Carry In Service The video product must be taken to a U S or Canadian Zenith authorized service center for warranty service and must be pick...

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