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Zenith VRA423C Operating Manual

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  • Page 1 Operating Guide and Warranty for your new Zenith Entertainment Machine Model thanks for VRA423C choosing zenith...
  • Page 2 • 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.
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Your product has been manufactured and tested with your safety in mind. However, improper use can result in poten- tial electrical shock or fire hazards. To avoid defeating the safeguards that have been built into your new product, please read and observe the following safety points when installing and using your new product, and save them for future reference.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 14. Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against volt- age surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code (U.S.A.), ANSI/NFPA 70 pro- vides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the...
  • Page 5 Message Center Front Panel Display Auto Clock Set System Hook-up Cable (VCR to TV) VCR design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. I N S TA L L AT I O N P A G E 5...

  • Page 6: Connections For Your Vcr

    Antenna Flat Wire (300 ohm) 300/75 ohm Adaptor (Not provided) VHF/UHF/CATV Cable TV Wall Jack Turn off power or unplug VCR before making any connections. Back Panel of Stereo VCR AUX 1 R-AUDIO-L VIDEO VHF/UHF/CATV CH3 CH4 Cable TV Wall Jack Turn off power or unplug VCR before making any connections.
  • Page 7 Use A/V connections for a better picture. Back Panel of Stereo VCR AUX 1 R-AUDIO-L VIDEO VHF/UHF/CATV CH3 CH4 A/V cable is not provided with VCR. Accessory Audio/Video (A/V) Connections to VCR Back Panel of Stereo VCR AUX 1 R-AUDIO-L VIDEO VHF/UHF/CATV CH3 CH4 A/V cable is not provided with VCR.

  • Page 8: Before You Operate Your Vcr

    Connect the Power (Required) Plug your VCR into an unswitched 120 Vac, 60 Hz household power outlet. Turn on the VCR by pressing the POWER on the remote or on the VCR’s front panel. Do not plug the VCR into a switched power outlet.
  • Page 9 3. Press NUMBER to choose desired option to be changed. 4. Press QUIT/CC to exit menu, or wait a few minutes and the VCR returns to normal operation. Select SpeakEZ Function (ON/OFF) (Optional) Explain with voice the VCR menus on your screen by using the SpeakEZ option on the AUDIO menu.
  • Page 10 (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.
  • Page 11 SETUP menu. We recom- mend keeping this option ON. See the SETUP menu for details. If you have a stereo VCR, select the audio format (HI-FI or NORMAL) to use when you play a tape. We recommend setting this option to HI-FI.
  • Page 12 1. Set Date and Time for Clock. 2. Select Tuning Band for VCR. 3. Use Auto Channel to find channels. 1. Turn on VCR, TV, and cable box (if used). 2. Select TV (or CATV) for SOURCE on SETUP menu.
  • Page 13 Setup for VCR Plus+ recording On-Screen Instructions for TV Tuning Band START Press VCR+ on remote Channel Map VCR PLUS TV Ch VCR+ Ch VCR+ program: 3-Review Ch Map Setup: Ch Map Review: to select Press number keys QUIT = exit...
  • Page 14 P A G E 1 4 I N S TA L L AT I O N Setup for VCR Plus+ recording Before you can record Channel Mapping Worksheets programs with VCR Channel found Network or Plus+, you via Auto Channel Station ID...

  • Page 15: Front Panel Diagram

    Front Panel Diagram Front Panel Controls The items on the front panel perform basic VCR operations. The remote performs basic, as well as advanced VCR operations. POWER On/Off Stop/Eject Button Selector power stop/eject aux 2 sp/ep audio video Audio/Video (A/V)

  • Page 16: Message Center Front Panel Display

    The current time shows even while the VCR is off. Clock Message SET CLOCK — VCR clock is not set, or there was an extended power interruption. Playback Messages AUTO TRACK — Tape tracking is being adjusted from VCR.

  • Page 17: Vcr Status Displays

    M-1:35:45 Tape Counter Position VCR Status Display The VCR Status Display appears on the TV when a VCR function starts, like when you change a channel or select a different VCR mode. For example, pressing STOP while the VCR is in PLAY mode shows STOP in the display.

  • Page 18: The Buttons On Your Remote

    F FWD (Fast Forward)—Advances tape rapidly. MEMORY — Returns real-time tape counter to zero (M 0:00:00). MENU — Shows main menu. Accesses Zenith TV menus while in the TV mode. MUTE — Press to turn off TV sound. Press again to restore TV sound.

  • Page 19: Programming Your Remote

    If you are using Zenith products, the remote comes pro- grammed for the most commonly used codes. For other brands — or if your remote fails to control your Zenith prod- uct — you will have to program the remote.

  • Page 20: Playback Jog-Shuttle Operation

    PLAY mode at normal playback speed when the Shuttle Ring is released. Some of the speeds given in the pictorial above are not indicated in the VCR Status Display shown on the TV. Some video “noise” may be present in REV (Reverse) mode.

  • Page 21: Main Menu

    VCR returns to normal operation. Note: Perform menu operations with the VCR and TV on, and tune the TV to channel 3 or 4. The VCR must also be in the VCR mode of operation. Press TV/VCR repeatedly until symbol appears in the front panel.
  • Page 22 O P E R AT I O N Clock Menu The Clock Menu sets the clock in The Clock Menu sets the clock in the VCR to the current VCR to the time. There are two options. AUTO and MANUAL current time. Auto Clock Set AUTO automatically sets the clock in the VCR to the current time and date.

  • Page 23: Timer Menu

    3. Press QUIT/CC to exit the menu system. Note: Set the VCR in TIMER mode by pressing POWER to turn off the VCR. The TIMER SET appears in the front panel of the VCR. You cannot operate the VCR manually while it is recording.
  • Page 24 VCR. Choose AUX1 if you want to see the program from accessory equipment, such as a camcorder, connected to the Audio/Video (A/V) IN jacks on the VCR rear panel. Choose AUX2 if you want to see the program from accessory equipment, such as a camcorder, connected to the Audio/Video (A/V) IN jacks on the VCR front panel.

  • Page 25: Audio Menu

    (some models). SpeakEZ Selects ON or OFF for SpeakEZ function. Explain with voice or not the VCR menus on your screen by using the SpeakEZ option. PLAYBACK Selects HI-FI or NORMAL for tape playback.

  • Page 26: Watching Tv Through The Vcr

    Selecting Channels at the TV when VCR is 1. Turn TV and VCR on. 2. Place VCR in TV mode by pressing TV/VCR on the remote repeatedly until the disappears from the VCR front panel. 3. Select channel you’d like to watch at the TV. If you have a cable box, select channel 3 or 4 at the TV.

  • Page 27: Camcorder Connected To Vcr

    SOURCE Shows the program source—TV, CATV, or AUX—selected for the VCR to receive. TUNER The VCR is using its Tuner to receive programs from an antenna or cable. Selects programs for the VCR from a rooftop-type antenna. CATV Selects programs for the VCR from Cable TV.
  • Page 28 1. Press STOP if the tape is playing. 2. Press STOP/EJECT at the VCR until the cassette is ejected. Note: This VCR records only in SP and EP speeds. Your VCR sets the playback speed automatically to the speed used to record the tape. power...

  • Page 29: Playing Tapes

    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 Forward (While in Stop mode) Press and release REW or F FWD (Fast Forward), as desired.

  • Page 30: Instant Recording

    4. Select the channel to be watched and recorded at the VCR. If you have a cable box, select the cable box output channel (usually 3 or 4) at the VCR. Select cable box channels at the cable box.
  • Page 31 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 VCR. If you have a cable box, select the cable box output channel (usually 3 or 4) at the VCR.
  • Page 32 TV’s channel selector. Note: To return to the show you’re recording, select channel 3 or 4 at the TV. Place the VCR in the VCR mode by pressing TV/VCR on the remote to show symbol in the VCR’s front panel.
  • Page 33 Timer to record. Enable the Timer by pressing POWER to turn off the VCR. The TIMER SET appears in the VCR front panel to indi- cate the VCR is in the TIMER recording mode. PROGRAM...

  • Page 34: Vcr Plus+ Recording

    VCR Plus+ tapes for you automatically. Simply enter the PlusCode number for your favorite show from the TV listing, and your VCR does the rest. It turns on at the proper time, selects the channel to be recorded, and starts recording. You can record a show once, or on a daily or weekly basis.

  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    TV to receive the video signal from the VCR. You will probably use the Antenna In connec- tion to the TV. Select channel 3 or 4 at the TV. Place the VCR in the VCR mode by pressing TV/VCR on the remote repeatedly until symbol appears in the VCR front panel.
  • Page 36 Picture and sound are weak or missing. Observed Condition Camcorder image is not shown. Camcorder image via A/V input to VCR is not shown on TV screen. Timer recording is not possible. TIMER SET appears after VCR is turned off.
  • Page 37 See your Zenith approved service center for cleaning. Cabinet Cleaning Clean the outside surfaces of the VCR with a soft lint-free cloth as required. Use care not to scratch the VCR during cleaning. T R O U B L E S H O OT I N G Probable Solution No action is possible.

  • Page 38: Table Of Contents

    Troubleshooting....... . . 35-37 VCR Plus+ Recording ....... . 34 VCR Status Displays .

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