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CONNECTION PANEL

REAR

ANTENNA INPUT CONNECTOR

Connect the VHF/UHF/CATV antenna to this terminal.

AUDIO OUT JACK: 

Connect this output jack to the audio input on an external unit (Audio

System, TV/Monitor, Another VCR).

VIDEO OUT JACK: 

Connect  this  output  jack  to  the  video  input  on  an  external  device

(TV/Monitor, Another VCR).

AUDIO IN JACK: 

Connect  the  audio  output  cable  from  an  external  device  (Audio 

system, TV/Monitor, Another VCR) to this jack.

VIDEO IN JACK: 

Connect  the  video  output  cable  from  an  external  device  (TV/Monitor,

Another VCR) to this jack.

Use 

INPUT 

to select A/V input channels (LINE1 or LINE2).

NOTE

POWER CORD

Connect only to an AC 120V, 60Hz outlet.

VCR OUTPUT CHANNEL SELECT SWITCH

Set this switch to channel 3 or 4.

VHF/UHF/CATV ANTENNA OUTPUT CONNECTOR

Connect this terminal to the VHF or UHF 
antenna terminals on the back of a TV.

WARNING :

Do  not  drop  the

power  cord  tying  band  into  the
unit.  Doing  so  might  cause  a  fire
or an electrical shock.

10

VCR SETUP

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/CH4 switch to see tape playback and status 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
TV to channel 4.

For a test display, press 

TV/VCR

on remote repeatedly until

the VCR indicator light appears in the VCR’s front panel
display. Press 

MENU

on the remote to see the main menu.

SET POSITION OF THE CH3/CH4 SWITCH

Tune

TV to

Ch.3

Tune

TV to

Ch.4

OR

CH.

3

4

CH.

3

4

Summary of Contents for VCM321

Page 1: ...Copyright 2003 Zenith Electronics Corporation Installation and Operating Guide Warranty Model Number VCM321 Video Cassette Recorder...

Page 2: ...nced radio TV tech nician for help FCC WARNING This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modificati...

Page 3: ...ns 35 Warranty Back Cover Auto Clock Set System Energy Save Function Easy Operations 1 Year 8 Event Timer with DAILY and WEEKLY Functions Auto Power and Playback Functions Instant Timer Recording Real...

Page 4: ...e wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outle...

Page 5: ...P SLP Playback Speeds SP LP SLP Auto Playback System Auto Manual Digital Tracking Instant Recording Timer Controlled Recording Auto Playback Tape Speed Adjust 1 19 Slow Motion Video 4 head VCR Clear N...

Page 6: ...is cable is provided with your VCR OR OR Back Panel of Typical Cable Box CH3 CH4 CABLE OUT IN Back Panel of Monaural VCR Connection Panel of Typical TV Cable TV Wall Jack This cable is provided with y...

Page 7: ...VCR Jack panel of Accessory A V cables are not provided with VCR AUDIO VIDEO A V CONNECTIONS TO TV CONNECTIONS FOR ACCESSORY EQUIPMENT Turn off power or unplug VCR before making any connections Turn...

Page 8: ...te control CHANNEL D D E E Use to scan up or down through memorized channels page 16 or to manually adjust the tape s tracking onscreen page 21 VCR Function Indicator Panel Details are on the next pag...

Page 9: ...indicator Lights while a cassette is inserted and flashes while ejecting a cassette VCR indicator Use TV VCR on the remote control to turn this indicator ON or OFF ON for playback VCR programming or w...

Page 10: ...F CATV ANTENNA OUTPUT CONNECTOR Connect this terminal to the VHF or UHF antenna terminals on the back of a TV WARNING Do not drop the power cord tying band into the unit Doing so might cause a fire or...

Page 11: ...ack page 24 CM SKIP To fast forward picture search through 30 seconds of recording page 24 EZ REVIEW Replays the specified segment twice INPUT Select the VCR s line inputs or tuner NUMBER buttons Use...

Page 12: ...of the VCR The remote control will not operate properly if something comes between the VCR and the remote control If the effective range is short try new batteries An object between the VCR and remot...

Page 13: ...press ENTER The tape counter and the remaining tape length indicator appear only when a cassette is inserted Also the remaining tape length indicator appears after any tape operation NOTES eject powe...

Page 14: ...ELECTION MAIN MENU MONTHK K JANUARY DAYK K 1 WED YEARK K 2003 TIMEK K 12 00 AM SELECT TO EXIT PRESS ADJUST AUTO CLOCK SET K ON DAYLIGHT SAVING K AUTO TIME ZONE K AUTO CLOCK PROGRAM TUNING SETUP SELECT...

Page 15: ...on on the SETUP menu Then use F F or G G to choose a desired setting The onscreen display of this VCR can be turned on or off The onscreen programming menus of this VCR can be displayed in either Engl...

Page 16: ...TUNER SELECT TO EXIT PRESS ADJUST AUTO CHANNEL SET TUNING BAND TV CH ADD DEL CH 2 ADD SOURCE SELECT TUNER SELECT TO EXIT PRESS ADJUST AUTO CHANNEL SET PROCEEDING CHANNEL 13 TO EXIT PRESS AUTO CHANNEL...

Page 17: ...erference occurs move the VCR away from the TV NOTES Turn on the TV and tune it to the channel that you wish to watch Set POWER to OFF ADD DELETE AUTO CHANNEL SET TUNING BAND TV CH ADD DEL CH 2 ADD SO...

Page 18: ...ssette into the unit Make certain that the cassette is inserted correctly If the cassette is not loaded correctly the VCR will eject the cassette automatically after approximately 3 seconds Press STOP...

Page 19: ...he clock are on the remote control An illogical date will not be accepted for example February 30 The initial Clock Setting is JANUARY 1 2003 12 00 AM MAIN MENU CLOCK MENU CLOCK PROGRAM TUNING SETUP S...

Page 20: ...LIGHT SAVING AUTO TIME ZONE AUTO MONTH JULY DAY 5 SAT YEAR 2003 TIME 2 15 AM SELECT TO EXIT PRESS ADJUST AUTO CLOCK SET OFF DAYLIGHT SAVING AUTO TIME ZONE AUTO 1 Press MENU and the MAIN menu will appe...

Page 21: ...R will automatically stop rewind eject the tape and turn itself off AUTO TRACKING The automatic tracking function adjusts the picture to remove snow or streaks The AUTO TRACKING function works in the...

Page 22: ...lly helpful when you finish watching a tape Press STOP REW and POWER The VCR will rewind the tape and turn itself off automatically 1 Press STOP when you finish watching a tape 2 Press REW to rewind t...

Page 23: ...CR will automatically enter the PLAY mode to protect the tape and video heads The VCR must be in the Stop mode Visual search Cue Review begins so you can check what is on the tape The CUE or REVIEW mo...

Page 24: ...19 times slower than the normal speed During slow playback CH TRK D D E E on the Remote Control can be used to minimize noise bands If Slow mode continues for more than 3 minutes the VCR will automati...

Page 25: ...After 5 minutes in pause mode the tape will be stopped automatically to protect the tape and the video heads The VCR indicator disappears To record one TV program while watching another To PAUSE the r...

Page 26: ...and date before proceeding The display contents will be automatically replaced by TV programs after 3 minutes Make sure a tape is in the VCR and the safety tab is in place or the tape will be automat...

Page 27: ...with the cable box instead of the VCR Example SP The AUTO mode determines how much tape is left and switches speed from SP to SLP if necessary to complete recording the program There will be some pic...

Page 28: ...Prog No 1 These portions will not be recorded 8 Prog No 2 Prog No 3 The VCR must be off for Timer Recording to work 1 Press MENU and the MAIN menu will appear 2 Use D D or E E to choose the PROGRAM m...

Page 29: ...splay will read 0H00 the VCR will stop recording and shut off During Instant Timer Recording changing the channel on the VCR will not be possible You can stop the recording by pressing STOP Press REC...

Page 30: ...3 Play the tape in the camcorder or another VCR If you have a TV connected to your VCR you can see the video playing 4 When you desire recording to begin press VCR s REC ITR once to start Before reco...

Page 31: ...tails Length Indicates the run length of a program Time Remaining Indicates the remaining time of a program Rating Indicates the rating of the current program N A G PG PG 13 R NC 17 X and Not Rated Th...

Page 32: ...Y FUNCTION REAL TIME COUNTER 1 Begin recording or playing a tape 2 Press ENTER repeatedly to display the real time counter on the TV screen 3 At the point you want to locate later reset the real time...

Page 33: ...the correct channel you wish to record The channel that is being recorded can always be checked by tuning the television to the VCR channel 3 or 4 and pressing the TV VCR selector to turn the VCR s VC...

Page 34: ...Take VCR to Service Center for service Weak or dead batteries Remote IR signal to sensor on VCR being blocked Reset time according to instructions Power has been interrupted Set up recording time acc...

Page 35: ...20 8 HOURS T 160 Rewind Time about 3 minutes T 120 Antenna UHF 75 ohms VHF 75 ohms VHF Output Signal Channel 3 or 4 Switchable Channel Coverage VHF 2 13 UHF 14 69 CATV 1 125 4A A W W 1 W 84 A 5 A 1 Vi...

Page 36: ...RA During the Warranty Period Zenith will send you a return shipping label After you obtain RA for return please box your unit with a copy of the sales receipt and enough packing material to ensure un...

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