Zenith VRC420, Operating Manual

Page 1: ...machine number VRC420 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: ...g Tapes 23 24 Instant Recording 25 27 Recording While You re Away 28 Easy Watch Playback 29 TROUBLESHOOTING 30 32 SPECIFICATIONS 33 WARRANTY Rear Cover INDEX Audio Menu 20 Auto Channel Search 11 19 Co...

Page 6: ...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 S...

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: ...V A V cable is not provided with VCR Back Panel of Stereo VCR VHF UHF CATV ANT IN OUT TO TV CH3 CH4 VIDEO OUT MONO LINE1 AUX1 IN OUT IN R AUDIO L Back Panel of Stereo VCR OUT IN OUT IN R AUDIO L VIDEO...

Page 9: ...ENU SpeakEZ ON 1 ON 2 OFF PLAYBACK HI FI RECORD STEREO How 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 NUM...

Page 10: ...s 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...

Page 11: ...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 CH See AUTO PROGRAM on the SETUP Menu pa...

Page 12: ...using STEREO See the RECORD MODE option on the AUDIO Menu for details Press number keys QUIT exit SETUP MENU AUTO PROGRAM 1 CH ADD DEL 2 SOURCE 3 ON SCREEN DISPLAY 4 LANGUAGE SELECT 5 Press number ke...

Page 13: ...performs basic as well as advanced VCR operations EZ watch rec itr ch stop eject power rew f fwd play pause REC VCR TIMER AM video l audio r aux 2 POWER On Off Button Cassette Compartment Channel Up D...

Page 14: ...Tape is advancing rapidly in playback mode for visual search CUE Tape is reversing rapidly in playback mode for visual search PLAY Tape is playing at normal playback speed REW Rewind Tape is rewindin...

Page 15: ...appears press ENTER repeatedly to see abbreviated displays as follows 1 Press ENTER to see Status Display 2 Press ENTER a second time to show only the tape counter position 3 Press ENTER a third time...

Page 16: ...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 17: ...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 18: ...week DAILY Records one time each day Monday Friday 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 m...

Page 19: ...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 20: ...he tape RECORD Select the STEREO MONO or SAP for recording a program STEREO records sound from the left and right audio tracks in stereophonic format MONO Monaural records sound in monaural format eve...

Page 21: ...x 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 front...

Page 22: ...AUX2 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...

Page 23: ...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 24: ...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 25: ...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 26: ...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 27: ...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 28: ...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 ind...

Page 29: ...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 mo...

Page 30: ...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 31: ...ff to enable timer This is the normal indication that the VCR is in TIMER mode Channel Tuning Problems Observed Condition Some channels are skipped over when using CH Picture and sound are weak or mis...

Page 32: ...ge the VCR and cassettes used in the VCR Snow streaking in picture and horizontal pulling indicate the need for professional video head cleaning See your Zenith approved service center for cleaning Ca...

Page 33: ...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 525 lines 60 fields NTSC type color signal Input 1 0 Vp p 75...

Page 34: ...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 35: ...Notes NOTES P A G E 3 5...

Page 36: ...operation 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 pi...