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Before you
can record
programs with
VCR Plus+®,
you  must tell
this VCR the
PlusCode

TM

channels for
your area.

Setup for VCR Plus+® recording

On-Screen Instructions for TV Tuning Band

On-Screen Instructions for CATV Tuning Band

VCR PLUS

VCR+ program:

1

Ch Map Setup:

2

Ch Map Review:

3

Press number keys

QUIT = exit

VCR PLUS

Setup complete

Are your channels on
TV the same as in TV
listing?

1

 Yes

2

 No

Press number keys

QUIT = exit

Channel Map

to select       to adjust
                      QUIT=exit

TV Ch

VCR+ Ch

2

- -

3

-  -

4

-  -

5

-  -

6

-  -

7

-  -

Channel Map

to select       to adjust
                      QUIT=exit

TV Ch

VCR+ Ch

2

- -

3

-  -

4

-  -

5

-  -

6

-  -

7

-  -

Double Map

to select       to adjust
                      QUIT=exit

TV Ch

VCR+Ch

2nd VCR+Ch

2

2

- -

3

3

- -

4

4

- -

5

5

- -

6

6

- -

7

7

- -

START

Press VCR+

on remote

Press 0000 to show
Double Map Screen

3-Review

2-Setup

1-Yes

2-No

QUIT

QUIT

Channel mapping a

second PlusCode 

Channel for

TV channel 3.

TM

Are your channels on
TV the same as in TV
listing?

1

 Yes

2

 No

Press number keys

QUIT = exit

Do you have a Cable
Box or DBS receiver?

1

 Yes

2

 No

Press number keys

QUIT = exit

Is the Cable Box or
DBS receiver connected
to VCR ‘ANT IN’?

1

 Yes

2

 No

Press number keys

QUIT = exit

Enter your Cable Box
or DBS receiver
output channel:

   

-

 (Use     to erase)

Press number keys
then ENTER

QUIT = exit

VCR PLUS

VCR+ program:

1

Ch Map Setup:

2

Ch Map Review:

3

Press number keys

QUIT = exit

VCR PLUS

Setup complete

VCR PLUS

Setup complete

START

Press VCR+

on remote

Press 0000 to show
Double Map Screen

3-Review

2-No

1-Yes

1-Yes

1-Yes

ENTER

2-Setup

2-No

QUIT

QUIT

2-No

QUIT

Channel mapping a

second PlusCode 

Channel for Cable

channel 3.

TM

Double Map

to select       to adjust
                      QUIT=exit

Cable

VCR+Ch

2nd VCR+Ch

1

1

- - -

2

2

- - -

3

3

- - -

4

4

- - -

5

5

- - -

6

6

- - -

Channel Map

to select       to adjust
                      QUIT=exit

Cable Ch

VCR+ Ch

1

- - -

2

- - -

3

- - -

4

- - -

5

- - -

6

- - -

Channel Map

to select       to adjust
                      QUIT=exit

Cable Ch

VCR+ Ch

1

- - -

2

- - -

3

- - -

4

- - -

5

- - -

6

- - -

Channel Map

to select       to adjust
                      QUIT=exit

Cable Ch

VCR+ Ch

1

- - -

2

- - -

3

- - -

4

- - -

5

- - -

6

- - -

Summary of Contents for VRA423

Page 1: ...Operating Guide and Warranty for your new Zenith Entertainment Machine Model VRA423 thanks for choosing zenith R...

Page 2: ...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 used in accordance with...

Page 3: ...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 4: ...OUT IN R L AUDIO VIDEO VHF UHF CATV ANT IN ANT IN OUT TO TV VHF UHF CATV VIDEO R AUDIO L OUT IN OUT CH3 CH4 IN AUX 1 Turn off power or unplug VCR before making any connections ANT IN OUT TO TV VHF UH...

Page 5: ...O VHF UHF CATV ANT IN Back Panel of Typical TV A V cable is not provided with VCR Back Panel of Stereo VCR ANT IN OUT TO TV VHF UHF CATV VIDEO R AUDIO L OUT IN OUT CH3 CH4 IN AUX 1 Back Panel of Stere...

Page 6: ...VCR into a switched power outlet Otherwise when the power is switched off the VCR turns off You may then have to reset the time and date and reprogram opera tional features Set Position of the CH3 CH...

Page 7: ...s See the LANGUAGE SELECT option on the SETUP menu for details enter menu quit cc Selects VCR tuner Chooses and modifies options tv vcr 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 vcr cbl dbs tv power program ch ch vol vol e...

Page 8: ...io Video A V connected to the VCR See SOURCE option on SETUP menu for details Use Auto Program to Find Channels Required Use AUTO PROGRAM to find active channels in your broadcast area AUTO PROGRAM st...

Page 9: ...d 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 k...

Page 10: ...Y STEPS 1 Turn on VCR TV and cable box if used 2 Select TV or CATV for SOURCE on SETUP menu 3 Obtain listing of PlusCode channels CHANNEL MAPPING 1 Complete Channel Mapping Worksheet 2 Press VCR on re...

Page 11: ...TV channel 3 TM Are your channels on TV the same as in TV listing 1 Yes 2 No Press number keys QUIT exit Do you have a Cable Box or DBS receiver 1 Yes 2 No Press number keys QUIT exit Is the Cable Box...

Page 12: ...via Auto Channel Station ID PlusCodeTM TV Ch Cable Ch Channel VCR Ch Channel found Network or Published via Auto Channel Station ID PlusCodeTM TV Ch Cable Ch Channel VCR Ch NOTE Two PlusCodeTM channe...

Page 13: ...C ITR Instant Timer Record Selector Audio Video A V Auxiliary In Jacks AUX2 A Cassette is in the VCR VCR is Recording Clock Time Time is PM Time is AM VCR is in timer recording VCR functions are avail...

Page 14: ...play 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...

Page 15: ...OWER 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 box DBS QUIT CC Exits menu system Selects closed capt...

Page 16: ...5 Funai 153 154 General Electric 102 118 127 128 144 151 Goldstar 115 122 130 131 133 146 Hitachi 119 131 132 JCPenney 102 115 124 130 133 JVC 109 141 KTV 115 130 131 138 LXI 104 116 123 124 125 131 M...

Page 17: ...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 desired sub menu to be used 3 Press NUMBER to choose desir...

Page 18: ...e you use your VCR See MANUAL option for details The clock must be set before you can record by using the TIMER Manual Clock Set The CLOCK Menu sets the clock in the VCR to the current date and time N...

Page 19: ...Access Menus 2 Press NUMBER 1 8 to select desired PROGRAM to be erased 3 Press 0 to erase the program 4 Press QUIT CC to exit the menu system SpeakEZ CLOCK 1 TIMER 2 SETUP 3 AUDIO 4 Press number keys...

Page 20: ...ER 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 you have an antenna conne...

Page 21: ...audio format present on the 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 so...

Page 22: ...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 TV VCR on remote repeatedly until the VCR indicator appears in the VCR front panel 3 Sele...

Page 23: ...UX2 Or you may Choose the SETUP menu as described in How to Access Menus Press 3 for the SETUP menu s SOURCE item Press 4 for AUX2 then ENTER Press QUIT CC to exit Turn off power or unplug VCR before...

Page 24: ...e TV s AUX Auxiliary source to see the picture if you are using the A V jacks Unloading the Cassette from the VCR 1 Press STOP if the tape is playing 2 Press STOP EJECT at the VCR until the cassette i...

Page 25: ...eed during slow motion Press PLAY to resume normal tape playing Note When the reverse slow mode continues for more than 30 secondes the VCR will auto matically change to play mode Tape Rewind and Fast...

Page 26: ...box select the cable box output channel usually 3 or 4 at the VCR Select cable box channels at the cable box 5 Insert a VHS cassette tape into the VCR 6 Press SP EP to select recording speed if desire...

Page 27: ...anel Select 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 th...

Page 28: ...Insert a 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 appears in...

Page 29: ...annel to be record ed Keep your cable box on when using the Timer to record Enable the Timer by pressing POWER to turn off the VCR The TMR indicator appears in the VCR front panel to indi cate the VCR...

Page 30: ...timer controlled recording if an event is Scheduled in the Timer All other VCR operations can be used as desired Enables timer controlled recording if an event is scheduled in the Timer You cannot be...

Page 31: ...rce on TV to Audio Video In or tune TV to Channel 3 or 4 as appropriate Press TV VCR on remote repeat edly to choose VCR mode VCR indicator appears in VCR front panel Disconnect VCR power cord for thr...

Page 32: ...e VCR is in TIMER mode If needed disable TIMER by turning VCR on VCR Plus Recording Problems Observed Condition VCR records program on different channel than channel specified Recorded wrong channel o...

Page 33: ...n the outside surfaces of the VCR with a soft lint free cloth as required Use care not to scratch the VCR during cleaning Moisture Condensation Moisture condensation can occur When the video recorder...

Page 34: ...Features Chart 3 Front Panel Diagram 13 Instant Recording 26 28 Language Menu 20 Main Menu 17 Maintenance 33 Playing Tapes 24 25 Remote Control 15 16 Safety Information 2 Setup for VCR Plus Recording...

Page 35: ...und Sound compatible TV These speakers create a sound so real it s as if you were part of the action The convenient space saving shelf design make these speakers an ideal addition to any Home Theater...

Page 36: ...w 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 picked up by the owner TV Set...

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