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Troubleshooting

Some quick and easy tips to fixing problems yourself.

Before Calling for Service

Please refer to this chart before calling for service. First, turn on the TV and VCR. Select appropriate input for the TV to
receive the video signal from the VCR. You will probably use the Antenna In connection to the TV. Select channel 3 or 4 at
the TV. Place the VCR in the VCR mode by pressing the TV/VCR button on the remote repeatedly until VCR indicator light
appears in the VCR front panel. If you have a cable box, turn it on and select channel 3 or 4 at the VCR.

Operating Problems

Observed Condition

No power to the VCR.

Remote does not function.

No picture appears on TV screen from
any VCR function.

VCR features do not function. VCR does
not respond to remote functions or
VCR keys.

Possible Cause

Power cord is not connected.

Batteries are weak.

You are too far away from the VCR.

Remote may be at an awkward angle.

Source for TV is not selected properly.

TV/VCR mode for VCR is set to TV.

VCR is locked up.

Probable Solution

Connect power cord.

Replace with new batteries.

Move closer to the VCR.

Avoid holding the remote at sharp
angle.

Set INPUT source on 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 cord for three
(3) minutes. Reset clock and other
features as necessary.

Playing Tapes (Playback) Problems

Observed Condition

Tape will not rewind or fast forward.

Mechanical sound is audible during
playback.

Tape playback does not appear on TV
screen.

Video “noise” (horizontal streaks)
appear during normal tape playing.

VCR Status Display flickers when using
STILL video during tape playback.

Possible Cause

Tape is fully rewound or is at its end.

Note:

This is normal operating sound

from internal mechanisms.

Source for TV is not selected properly.

TV/VCR mode for VCR is set to TV.

Tape is a rental or was recorded on
another VCR.

Tape heads are dirty.

Tape tracking needs to be adjusted
while in slow-motion playback.

Probable Solution

No action necessary.

No action necessary.

Set Input source on TV to Audio/Video
In, or tune TV to Channel 3 or 4, as
appropriate.

Press the TV/VCR button repeatedly to
choose VCR mode. VCR indicator light
appears in VCR front panel.

Use TRK (+/-) for manual tracking
adjustment while tape is playing.

Clean video heads.

From STILL video mode, enable 
slow-motion playback. Use TRK (+/-)
to adjust tracking for best picture.
Return to PLAY mode, then press PAUSE
for STILL video.

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Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 34: ...Notes P A G E 3 4 NOTES...

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

Страница 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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