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© Copyright 2001, Zenith Electronics Corporation

Installation and Operating Guide | Warranty

Model Numbers  |

VRE4122 • VRE4222

| Video Cassette Recorders

Summary of Contents for VRE4122

Page 1: ...Copyright 2001 Zenith Electronics Corporation Installation and Operating Guide Warranty Model Numbers VRE4122 VRE4222 Video Cassette Recorders...

Page 2: ...or help FCC WARNING This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved...

Page 3: ...Specifications 38 Auto Clock Set System Energy Save Function Easy Operations MTS Hi Fi Stereo 1Year 8 Event Timer with DAILY and WEEKLY Function Auto Power and Playback Functions Instant Timer Record...

Page 4: ...by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This product should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ven tilation is provided or the...

Page 5: ...ttempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service person nel 20 Damage Requiring Servi...

Page 6: ...ding Yes Yes Timer Controlled Recording Yes Yes Auto Playback Tape Speed Adjust Yes Yes Slow Motion Video 4 head VCR Yes Yes Variable 1 10 to 1 32 Variable 1 10 to 1 32 Pause Still Video Clear Clear R...

Page 7: ...R IN OUT OUT IN R L AUDIO VIDEO VHF UHF CATV ANT IN AUDIO LINE1 AUX1 R L IN IN OUT OUT ANT IN VIDEO CH 3 4 VHF UHF CATV Back Panel of Typical Cable Box CH3 CH4 CABLE OUT IN Back Panel of Stereo VCR Ba...

Page 8: ...to the TV s operating guide Back Panel of Stereo VCR A V cables are not provided with VCR Back Panel of Monaural VCR A V cable is not provided with VCR AUDIO LINE1 AUX1 R L IN IN OUT OUT ANT IN VIDEO...

Page 9: ...mote control CHANNEL D D E E To scan up or down through memorized channels page 17 or to adjust manually the tape s picture onscreen page 22 VCR Function Indicator Panel Details are on the next page R...

Page 10: ...R is off Playback Messages Err Turn VCR On and OFF to erase Err message If it is not erased take VCR to an authorized repair center FF Fast Forward Tape is advancing rapidly CUE Tape is advancing rapi...

Page 11: ...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...

Page 12: ...page 25 EZ REVIEW Replays the specified segment twice NUMBER buttons Use these buttons numbered 0 9 to select a channel 12 PREPARATION REMOTE CONTROL The remote control is used for most of the operat...

Page 13: ...page 22 26 13 PREPARATION Aim the remote control at the sensor on the front panel of the VCR The remote control will not operate properly if something comes between the VCR and the remote control If t...

Page 14: ...r only when a cassette is inserted Also the remaining tape length indicator appears after any tape operation NOTES eject power menu clear sp slp tv vcr stop rew play ff cm skip EZ review pause a rec i...

Page 15: ...SELECTION MAIN MENU MONTH JANUARY DAY 1 MON YEAR 2001 TIME 12 00 AM SELECT TO EXIT PRESS ADJUST AUTO CLOCK SET ON DAYLIGHT SAVING AUTO TIME ZONE AUTO CLOCK PROGRAM TUNING SETUP SELECT TO EXIT PRESS E...

Page 16: ...ing receiving mode Stereo or SAP regardless of the selected position For normal operation the display should be in the STEREO posi tion The VCR will then record a STEREO program when available and rec...

Page 17: ...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 SET TU...

Page 18: ...occurs locate the VCR away from the TV NOTES power stop eject ch 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...

Page 19: ...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 20: ...etting the clock are on the remote control An illogical date will not be accepted for example February 30 The initial Clock Setting is JANUARY 1 2001 12 00 AM MAIN MENU CLOCK MENU CLOCK PROGRAM TUNING...

Page 21: ...E ZONE AUTO MONTH JULY DAY 5 THU YEAR 2001 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 appear 2 Press D D or E E...

Page 22: ...end before STOP is pressed the VCR will automatically stop rewind eject and it will turn itself off AUTO TRACKING The automatic tracking function adjusts the picture to remove snow or streaks The AUTO...

Page 23: ...ecially 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 rewi...

Page 24: ...ARCH mode for more than 3 min utes the VCR 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...

Page 25: ...ack CH TRK D D E E on the Remote Control can be used to minimize noise bands When the slow mode continues for more than 30 seconds the VCR will automatically change to PLAYBACK mode This is useful for...

Page 26: ...tomatically to protect the tape and the video heads The VCR indicator disappears To record one TV program while watching another To PAUSE the recording 1 Insert the video cassette with the safety tab...

Page 27: ...Set the time 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 wil...

Page 28: ...stead 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 picture and sound distort...

Page 29: ...00 PM 8 00 PM 9 00 PM 10 00 PM Prog No 1 These portions will not be recorded Prog No 2 Prog No 3 The VCR must be off for a timer recording to take place 1 Press MENU and the MAIN menu will appear 2 P...

Page 30: ...ht At the end of recording the display 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 reco...

Page 31: ...nnel LINE1 or 2 select the next highest or lowest channel programmed in the VCR with the CH TRK D D E E 3 Play the tape in the camcorder or another VCR If you have a TV attached to your VCR you can se...

Page 32: ...the TV screen Program Details 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...

Page 33: ...rd from the right speaker LEFT POSITION The left channel sound L is heard from both speakers RIGHT POSITION The right channel sound R is heard from both speakers Adjust volume at your stereo system PL...

Page 34: ...ect the desired record ing mode STEREO or SAP Some stations transmit a Second Audio Program which is used for a second language or additional information When the sta tion broadcasts a Second Audio Pr...

Page 35: ...OUNTER 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 that you want locate later reset the real time counter to 0 00 00 b...

Page 36: ...ct channel you wish to record The channel that is being recorded can always be checked by setting the television on the VCR channel 3 or 4 and pressing the TV VCR selector to turn the VCR s VCR indica...

Page 37: ...tracking control Take VCR to Service Center for service Weak or dead batteries Do not block sensor Reset time according to instructions Power has been interrupted Setup recording time according to ins...

Page 38: ...ms 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 Video Signal System EIA Standard 525 lines 60 fields NTSC type color s...

Page 39: ...te THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY To damages or problems that result from shipping installation calibration maintenance or separate system components To damages or problems that result from misu...

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