Zenith VRC421, Operating Manual

Page 1: ...machine numbers VRC421 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: ...VCR 23 Playing Tapes 24 25 Instant Recording 26 28 Recording While You re Away 29 Easy Watch Playback 30 TROUBLESHOOTING 31 33 SPECIFICATIONS 34 WARRANTY Rear Cover INDEX Audio Menu 21 Auto Channel S...

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: ...FF 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 NUMBER 1 2 3 or 4 to see d...

Page 10: ...H3 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 C...

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 key...

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: ...n authorized repair center FF Fast Forward Tape is advancing rapidly CUE Tape is advancing rapidly in playback mode for visual search CUE Tape is reversing rapidly in playback mode for visual search P...

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: ...ring playback or record PLAY Begins tape playback POWER Turns VCR On and Off Also turns VCR Timer Off and On if programmed PROGRAM Programs remote with brand codes for your brand of TV and or cable bo...

Page 17: ...109 141 KMC 131 KTV 115 130 131 138 LG GOLDSTAR 115 122 130 131 133 146 LODGENET 113 LOGIK 113 LXI 104 116 123 124 125 131 139 MAGNAVOX 100 106 107 109 114 115 121 122 130 131 133 158 MAJESTIC 113 MAR...

Page 18: ...ng 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 to...

Page 19: ...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 mo...

Page 20: ...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 21: ...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 22: ...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 23: ...UX2 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 CC t...

Page 24: ...ect 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 is playing 2 Press ST...

Page 25: ...LAY 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 Reverse Forward S...

Page 26: ...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 27: ...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 28: ...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 29: ...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 30: ...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 more than two timer prog...

Page 31: ...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 cord...

Page 32: ...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 33: ...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 34: ...utput 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 o...

Page 35: ...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 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...