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WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence
of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important 
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

POWER CORD POLARIZATION:

CAUTION: To Prevent Electric Shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.

ATTENTION: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante
de la prise et pousser jusqu’au fond.

NOTE TO CABLE/TV INSTALLER:

This reminder is provided to call the cable TV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electric Code
(U.S.A.). The code provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be
connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of the cable entry as practical.

REGULATORY INFORMATION:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable 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 used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning 
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures: 

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is 
connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

CAUTION:

Do not attempt to modify this product in any way without written authorization from Zenith Electronics
Corporation. Unauthorized modification could void the user’s authority to operate this product.

This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment
Regulations.

“Ce appareil numérique de la class b respecte toutes les exigences du Règulement sur le matériel brouillier du
Canada.”

Zenith is a trademark of ZEC 

©

Copyright Zenith Electronics Corporation 2001

RECORD YOUR MODEL NUMBER 
(Now, while you can see it)

The model and serial number of your new VCR are located 
on the back of the VCR cabinet. For your future convenience,
we suggest that you record those numbers here:

MODEL NO.____________________________________

SERIAL NO.____________________________________

Summary of Contents for VRD2125

Page 1: ...D4125 VRD2125 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 As an ENERGY STAR Partner Zenith Electronics Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidel...

Page 2: ...d to provide reasonable 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...

Page 3: ...lation 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 pow...

Page 4: ...l 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 par...

Page 5: ...nstant Recording 24 26 Watching one program recording a different program 26 Recording While You re Away 27 Easy Operation 28 TROUBLESHOOTING 29 31 SPECIFICATIONS 32 WARRANTY Back cover INDEX Audio Me...

Page 6: ...ing YES YES YES Instant Recording YES YES YES Timer Controlled Recording YES YES YES Auto Playback Tape Speed Adjust YES YES YES Slow Motion Video 4 head VCR N A YES YES Variable 1 10 to 1 32 Variable...

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 AUDIO LINE1 AUX1 R L IN...

Page 8: ...ATV Back Panel of Typical Monaural TV Note If the back panel on your TV is different refer to the TV s operating guide Back Panel of Stereo VCR A V cables are not provided with VCR Back Panel of Monau...

Page 9: ...ORD 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 desired sub menu to be...

Page 10: ...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 posi...

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: ...mmend using STEREO See the RECORD MODE option on the AUDIO Menu page 19 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 Pr...

Page 13: ...fwd play LED Front Panel Indicators A Cassette is in the VCR VCR is in Timer recording Remote Window Keep this area free of obstruction VCR is recording VCR is turned on VCR functions are available an...

Page 14: ...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 to show only...

Page 15: ...ttery 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 thro...

Page 16: ...d using 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 hav...

Page 17: ...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 mode determines how much tape is left and swit...

Page 18: ...of channels tuned to by using CH SOURCE Selects TV CATV AUX1 or AUX2 as the source of a program to watch or record Choose TV if you have an antenna connected to the VCR Choose CATV if you have a cabl...

Page 19: ...rns SpeakEZ ON or OFF A voice tells you how to use the features you select in the menus if SpeakEZ is ON ON is recommended PLAYBACK Selects HI FI or NORMAL for tape playback HI FI High Fidelity provid...

Page 20: ...s 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 panel of the VCR 3...

Page 21: ...AUX2 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 to...

Page 22: ...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 tape is p...

Page 23: ...slow motion Press PLAY 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 locati...

Page 24: ...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 25: ...ght appears in the VCR front panel 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...

Page 26: ...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 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: ...button then the station ID will appear on the TV screen Press ENTER button again and the program details will appear on the TV screen When viewing a tape recorded with Extended Data Service XDS signal...

Page 29: ...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 30: ...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 31: ...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 32: ...F 75 ohms VHF 75 ohms VHF 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...

Page 33: ...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 34: ...Notes P A G E 3 4 NOTES...

Page 35: ...Notes NOTES P A G E 3 5...

Page 36: ...stand the operation of your VCR 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...

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