Zenith VRL4270HF, Operating Manual & Warranty

Page 1: ...n VCR Flashback Message Center Display On Screen Programming 1 Year 8 Event Timer Instant Recording 181 Channel Capability Auto Channel Search Auto Digital Picture Tracking Center Load Tape System Qui...

Page 2: ...ur electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug by altering it in any way CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT...

Page 3: ...Do not attempt to operate it on DC current Power Cord Your VCR power cord has a polarized plug as required by Underwriters Laboratories It has one regular blade and one wide blade and fits only one w...

Page 4: ...o Systems Hi Fi Stereo 2 Channels Hi Fi VHS Frequency Modulated Frequency F_esponse2_ to 2_ _3_ _z Signal to Noise Ratio _ 89dB Separation _ 55dB Normal Monaural 1 Channel standard VHS Frequency Respo...

Page 5: ...apes 6 1 Stop Playing Tapes 6 1 Loading and Ejecting Tapes 6 1 Additional Playback Features 6 2 Still Slow Motion Pause 6 2 Rewind Fast Forward 6 2 Reverse Forward Search 6 2 Tracking Adjustment Auto...

Page 6: ...jack 12 ST LR When playing back a tape press to select the audio output to the stereo speakers If you select ST the audio signal will as normal be sent to both speakers If you select LR the audio sign...

Page 7: ...i or another VCR for dubbing purposes These other sources are ac cessed by changing the VCR source to AUX mode See Section 5 VCR Setup 1 AUDIO AUDIO OUT Connection jacks for sending the audio signal o...

Page 8: ...arily when mode is switched to operate cable box or when you press a key on the remote while in the Cable mode 2 1 7 Will light momentarily when mode is switched to operate TV or when you press a key...

Page 9: ...control use the numbered buttons and this key to enter the information necessary to program the MBR3429 remote to operate your cable box and TV set 2613 0 26 VCR PLUS Press to display the VCR Plus Co...

Page 10: ...rantz 104 Sears 108 Coronado 103 Marantz 120 Sears 109 Cudes Mathas 116 Memorex 121 Sears 110 Cudis Mathes 119 MGA Mitsubishi 104 Sears 111 Cudis Mathes 121 MGA Mitsubishi 119 Sears 118 Daytron 119 MG...

Page 11: ...way 2 If this is your first VCR in stallation refer to Connec tions 4 2 for hookup procedures 3 For basic first time con nections proceed as shown in Diagram A Diagram A is designed to help you conne...

Page 12: ...hese connections that will improve the Audio Video output performance of your VCR Note You may need additional adapters to make the connections shown Stereo Audio Cable 75 Ohm Video Cable Step 1 Anten...

Page 13: ...only be able to record and view one channel at a time with this connection Note For special cable con nections please refer to your cable company s ser vice department or a qualified TV Technician You...

Page 14: ...en These are the VCR Features Once the VCR Features are setup they control the VCR To choose a feature press the number key on the remote control that corresponds to the number of the menu item For ex...

Page 15: ...e control to bring up the Main Menu VCR Features on the TV screen Press 4 to choose TUNING FEATURES Press 1 Tuning Band The on screen menu for TUNING BAND appears Press ADJ to choose TV if you only re...

Page 16: ...ou chose using the VCR tuner and also the function the VCR is performing PLAY RECORD STOP etc will be displayed on the TV screen for a short time Typical VCR Status On Screen Display STOP Indicates th...

Page 17: ...s Indicates the video recorder is in the VCR Tuner Playback mode _ Indicates a cassette is loaded in the video recorder The messages in the display may be duplications of information shown on the TV s...

Page 18: ...Timer mode Appears when the video recorder is placing an index mark at the beginning of a recording Message Center Display Playback Messages PLAY PLAY HI FI PLAY LEFT PLAY RIGHT PLAY STEREO PLAY X2 AU...

Page 19: ...e video recorder is in the Forward Visual Search mode Indicates the video recorder is in the Reverse Visual Search mode Indicates the video recorder is in the Blank Search mode Indicates the video rec...

Page 20: ...ct the tape Note The symbols shown on this illustration in the VCR message center will only appear while the VCR is performing those functions However the clock will remain on while power is supplied...

Page 21: ...the tape Tracking Adjustment Auto Manual Your Zenith VCR automatically adjusts for optimum tracking every time you play a tape If however the tape was recorded on a different VCR streaks may appear Wh...

Page 22: ...to record The recording speed will be SP Standard Play to select a different speed press SP LP EP to enter the recording speed selection sequence See Additional Operations for recording speed chart 5...

Page 23: ...V VCR again the VCR indicator will light again Edit During Recording Press PAUSE at any time to stop recording momentarily REC PAUSE will appear in the VCR message center Press PAUSE again to resume r...

Page 24: ...ses 2 Hours 30 Minutes etc up to a maximum of 4 hours The time you choose will be displayed in the VCR clock area and will count down until recording time is over B Recording One TV Program While Watc...

Page 25: ...eatures Press 2 to bring up Program Record Follow the on screen instructions and enter the recording information for Program 1 check for accuracy when complete 5 Enter the information for Program 2 if...

Page 26: ...he Tuning Features Tuning Band submenu CATV will be selected automatically if you specified CATV in the Tuning Features Tuning Band submenu before you entered the Timer program Aux Input must be speci...

Page 27: ...ers on the remote The Pluscode can be up to nine digits Enter all requested information for Program 1 and check for accuracy Press SELECT to enter information for the next Program if there is one Pres...

Page 28: ...689957 MAX Comedy 2468927 Journal 34567821 VCR Plus Recording Notes Some local TV guides publish program listings for an entire week Each 24 hour day and the 9_I 3 10 programs to be broadcast on that...

Page 29: ...ts in the sig nal path of the VCR or cable box such as coffee cups ashtrays books etc See il lustration below Note that the cable con verter box is located on the top and at the front of the VCR Note...

Page 30: ...f the first number does not work try the other MFR numbers for your cable brand in se quence try the next then the next etc If none work try relocating the cable box and VCR to a different location or...

Page 31: ...40 58 62 7 23 45 50 59 73 All other cable converter boxes use 99 Note If the system test was not successful enter 99 as the MFR number If the system test is not successful then the VCR cannot control...

Page 32: ...he next page This will complete the VCR Plus Setup Proce dure You are now ready to record programs using VCR Pluscodes See Page 10 1 Notes If you entered 99 for your MFR number you will have to manual...

Page 33: ...adcast channel numbers Cable Company Assigned TV Channels in Your Local Broadcast Area Write in both broadcast and CATV channel numbers Over the Air Broadcast TV Channels VHFAJHF CBS NBC ABC PBS PBS A...

Page 34: ...ich the tape was inserted in hours minutes and seconds You can also use the tape counter along with Index Search described on the next page as a guide for locat ing different programs on a tape Tape C...

Page 35: ...Using the remote control press either F FWD or REW briefly If either key is held down too long the fast forward or rewind mode will engage Index and the entered index 2614 O NOTE If the end of the tap...

Page 36: ...hen the VCR finds a section of blank tape the following display will appear Blank tape starts here Tape time remaining To remove this display press the QUIT key If no blank tape is available the VCR w...

Page 37: ...ill not rewind or fast forward Tape is fully rewound or fast forwarded No action required VCR operating sound is audible during Note This is normal operating sound that will come from the internal mec...

Page 38: ...eset Audio Record mode to Stereo Maintenance Automatic Head Cleaning Your video recorder has a built in head cleaner that automaticallly cleans the video head drum assemb ly whenever a tape is loaded...

Page 39: ...ter Month Date Year etc Day of the week Mon day Tuesday etc comes on automatically When finished press QUIT to exit the Clock Set Menu Recording Tapes Turn on both the TV set and VCR You must have spe...

Page 40: ...ish to record When the timed program is finished the VCR will turn itself off until the next timed program if there is one if not press TIMER to release VCR from Timer mode Recording Playing Tapes wit...