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Before you operate your VCR

Some things you must do and others you may want to do before you can operate your VCR.

Set Date and Time for Clock

(Required) 

Set the clock in the VCR to the 

current date and time. See CLOCK Menu on page
16 for details.

You must set the clock before you can use
any Timer-controlled VCR features, e.g.
TIMER recordings.

Select Source for VCR

(Optional) 

Set the source of the VCR for the

type of program signal you have connected to
the ANT IN jack on the back of the VCR. Choose
TV if you have an antenna connected to the VCR.
Choose CATV if you have a cable system (with or
without a cable box) connected to the VCR.
Choose AUX if you have an accessory
Audio/Video (A/V) connected to the VCR. See
SOURCE option on SETUP menu (page 18) for
details.

Use Auto Program to 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 (page 18) for details.

Use CH. ADD/DEL to Create Favorite
Channels

(Optional) 

Use CH. ADD/DEL to change the list

of active channels found when using AUTO 
PROGRAM, so you can list your favorites. See
CH. ADD/DEL on the SETUP Menu (page 18) for
details.

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7

5

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 keys
then ENTER

QUIT = exit

SETUP MENU

SOURCE: TUNER (TV)

1

 TV

2

 CATV

3

 AUX

SETUP MENU

Press NUMBER (1, 2, or 3)

to select the desired

source

Press 3.

Press number keys

QUIT = exit

SETUP MENU

AUTO PROGRAM:

1

CH.  ADD/DEL:

2

SOURCE:

3

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY:

4

LANGUAGE SELECT:

5

QUIT = exit

SETUP MENU

AUTO PROGRAM: SEARCHING

SETUP MENU

Press 1.

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 keys
then ENTER

QUIT = exit

SETUP MENU

CH.  ADD/DEL:  CH.    

2

  ADD

SETUP MENU

Press NUMBER (0-9) 

then ENTER

Press 2.

CLOCK MENU

AUTO DAYLIGHT SAVING:ON
                                

1

 ON  

2

 OFF

MANUAL CLOCK SET: 

3

 

Press number keys

QUIT = exit

CLOCK MENU

MONTH :  

1

  JANUARY

DAY

:  1  FRI

YEAR

: 1999

TIME

: 12:00 AM

Press number keys
then ENTER

QUIT = exit

CLOCK MENU

Press NUMBER (0-9) then

ENTER to set date and time

Press 3.

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Summary of Contents for VRB4215

Page 1: ...e number VRB4215 o p e r a t i n g g u i d e w a r r a n t y As an ENERGY STAR Partner Zenith Electronics Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy effic...

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: ...the VCR 20 Camcorder Connected to VCR 21 Playing Tapes 22 23 Instant Recording 24 26 Recording While You re Away 27 TROUBLESHOOTING 28 30 SPECIFICATIONS 31 INDEX Audio Menu 19 Auto Channel Search 11 1...

Page 6: ...ty 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 Forward Reverse S...

Page 7: ...IN OUT 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 Turn off power or unplug VCR before making any connections Back Panel of Typical C...

Page 8: ...OUT TO TV VHF UHF CATV VIDEO R AUDIO L OUT IN OUT CH3 CH4 IN ANT IN OUT TO TV VHF UHF CATV VIDEO R AUDIO L OUT IN OUT CH3 CH4 IN Back Panel of Stereo VCR OUT IN OUT IN R AUDIO L VIDEO Jack panel of A...

Page 9: ...it AUDIO MENU PLAYBACK HI FI 1 HI FI 2 NORMAL 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 Pres...

Page 10: ...hich 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 pre...

Page 11: ...UP Menu page 18 for details Use CH ADD DEL to Create Favorite Channels Optional Use CH ADD DEL to change the list of active channels found when using AUTO PROGRAM so you can list your favorites See CH...

Page 12: ...on the AUDIO Menu for details Press number keys QUIT exit MAIN MENU CLOCK 1 TIMER 2 SETUP 3 AUDIO 4 CLOCK MENU AUTO DAYLIGHT SAVING ON 1 ON 2 OFF MANUAL CLOCK SET 3 Press number keys QUIT exit MAIN ME...

Page 13: ...p ep ch stop eject z e n i t h LED Front Panel Indicators power cst in vcr rec timer A Cassette is in the VCR VCR is in Timer recording Remote Window Keep this area free of obstruction VCR is recordin...

Page 14: ...lay 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 t...

Page 15: ...compartment 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 3...

Page 16: ...k 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 reset the clock and other features if a power outage lasts for more tha...

Page 17: ...oose TIMER menu as described in How to Access Menus on page 9 2 Press NUMBER 1 8 to select desired PROGRAM to be erased 3 Press 0 to erase the program 4 Press QUIT to exit the menu system Press number...

Page 18: ...o select the channel to be edited e g to ADD channel 3 press 3 then ENTER Press ENTER to ADD or DEL Delete channels to create your own list of favorite channels SOURCE Selects TV CATV or AUX as the so...

Page 19: ...for recording a program STEREO records sound from the left and right audio tracks in stereophonic format MONO Monaural records sound in monaural format even if the program is in stereo SAP records th...

Page 20: ...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 the TV VCR button on the remote control repeatedly until the VCR indicator appears in the...

Page 21: ...the VCR Channel down lower than the lowest channel or Channel up above the highest to select AUX You can also choose the SETUP menu as described in How to Access Menus on page 9 Press 3 for the SETUP...

Page 22: ...el 3 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...

Page 23: ...normal tape playing Note When the reverse slow mode continues for more than 30 seconds the VCR will automatically change to play mode Tape Rewind and Fast Forward While in Stop mode Press and release...

Page 24: ...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 Recor...

Page 25: ...l 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 the V...

Page 26: ...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 the V...

Page 27: ...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 indi...

Page 28: ...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 29: ...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 30: ...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 31: ...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 32: ...ders 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 remot...

Page 33: ...Notes NOTES P A G E 3 3...

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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...

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