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Features:
• Built-In VCR
Plus + Programming
with Cable Box
Control
• Stereo HI-Fi with
Built-In MTS/dbx
Decoder
• Second Audio
Program Record
• Front Audio/Video
Jacks
• MBR3429
Multi-Brand
Remote
Control
• Automatic
Head
Cleaner
• Variable Slow Motion
• VCR Flashback
• Message Center
Display
• On-Screen
Programming
• 1 Year, 8 Event Timer
• Instant Recording
• 181 Channel
Capability
• Auto Channel Search
• Auto Digital Picture
Tracking
• Center Load Tape
System
• Quick Start Loading
• Auto Playback
System
• Auto Counter Reset
• Counter Memory
• Index Search System
• HQ Circuitry
VRL42701 IF
Video Cassette Recorder
Operating Guide and Warranty
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- Page 1 VRL42701 IF Features: • Built-In VCR Plus + Programming with Cable Box Control • Stereo HI-Fi with Built-In MTS/dbx Decoder • Second Audio Program Record • Front Audio/Video Jacks • MBR3429 Multi-Brand Remote Control • Automatic Head Cleaner • Variable Slow Motion •...
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Page 2: Regulatory Information
POUR I_VITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES, Electronics Corporation. Unauthorized modification TRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA could void the user's authority to operate this product. FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU'AU FOND. Copyright © Zenith Electronics Corporation 1993 VCRWARN1... -
Page 3: General Information
Zenith VCR for many years to come. Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Central Time Your new Zenith VCR has been designed and built to give Send the model number, serial number, and date of pur- you the very best in quality, features and performance. There... -
Page 4: Specifications
Specifications Normal These specifications are subject to change Monaural without notice. Weight and dimensions are ap- 1 Channel standard VHS proximate. Frequency Response Power Requirements 70 to 10,000 Hz Operating Voltage Signal to Noise Ratio 120 V, 60 Hz >_40dB (SP speed) Power Consumption Connections Input... -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Registration Basic First Time Connections VCR, Counter Memory ... 6-2, 12-1 Card Antenna, Cable Box and TV Set 4-1 Replacing an old VCR with a Zenith 7 Recording Tapes Receive Current Product Info ..15-1 VCR ......Recording ....7-1, 2 New VCR Owner Connections .. -
Page 6: Vcr
VCR Front Panel Controls PL,'_ STO! • • OWER EJECT,A F FW ) "_'_' _-sp_os_ VRL4270HF*4HEADS(DA)°STEREO Hi-Fi,ON SCREEN PROGRAMMING STEREO- Hi-Fi- LCHANI_ EL-j L LIlL 2F,,oo, • L AUDIO- MONO- NORM P-LP- IP REC 111; 1. POWER -- Press to turn VCR on or off. Red signal will only be sent to the left or right light will be on while VCR is on. - Page 7 VCR Back Panel Connection Jacks 18. CASSETTE LOADED VCR SYMBOL -- A AUDIO IN -- Connection jacks that receive cassette tape is loaded and ready for operation audio signal of a video camera, camcorder other source. the cassette loading compartment. 2.
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Page 8: Multi-Brand Codes
Remote Control Control Keys on the Zenith MBR3429 Operate Other Brand of TVs and Cable Boxes with the MBR3429Remote Multi-Brand Remote Control This remote can be taught to operate other Infra- Red (IR) controlled TVs and Cable Boxes. Switching between "DI, VCR and CABLE with the remote control, will allow you to operate each unit individually. - Page 9 Remote Control 12. MUTE -- For a Zenith TV or other brand you 26. VCR PLUS -- Press to display the VCR Plus Code information on the TV screen. have programmed the remote to operate, press to turn the sound coming from your TV off, press 27.
- Page 10 Coronado Marantz Sears decoder at a time. If you program the remote con- Cudes Mathas Memorex Sears trol to operate a TV that is not a Zenith, it will no Cudis Mathes MGA/Mitsubishi Sears Cudis Mathes MGA/Mitsubishi Sears longer operate your Zenith TV.
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Page 11: Cable (Catv) Connections
Installation Diagram A is designed to help Step 2. Unpack The VCR and All Accessories you connect your VCR to your Connect the hookup cable sup- antenna and TV set. Disconnect antenna from your plied with your VCR to the TV or other units. - Page 12 Connections These illustrations are designed Step 1 Antenna To VCR Connections to help you connect your VCR Antenna Cables Inside or Outside to your antenna and TV set. BACK PANEL VHF or UHF Step 1. Identify your particular anten- na type. Connect your antenna VHF/UHF/CATV r_CH to your VCR using the VCR...
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Page 13: System Diagram
CATV (Cable TV) Converter Box Connections The connection illustrations shown in Figures 1 and 2 show Figure 1 CATV "Converter After" VCR Connections the common methods of con- necting your VCR to cable ser- vice and your TV set. Figure 1. (Not recommended for VCR Plus.) If your CATV cable connects directly to your TV (with or... -
Page 14: Auto Channel Search
VCR Menu Settings Main On-Screen Menu (VCR Features) On-Screen Menus This VCR is controlled by an on-screen menu Date Set • Month--/Day--/Year-- programming system. _l-Enter month/dayOear There are 5 VCR Feature menus which you Example: 03/08/93 choose using the remote control. -
Page 15: Receiving Tv Programs Vhf/Uhf
VCR Menu Settings Set the Current Time Press 4 to choose TUNING FEATURES. Set the clock on the front of the VCR in the mes- Press 1- Tuning Band. The on-screen menu for sage center. Use the VCR remote control to TUNING BAND appears. -
Page 16: Vcr Function On-Screen
VCR Menu Settings 3. Choose CHANNEL SAVE/SKIP. Each chan- nel the VCR has found will come up in numerical STOP CH 11 sequence. As you press CHANNEL up choose ST/2nd SKIP to delete any weaker channels as desired. Choose SAVE to keep the channels with an ade- quate signal. -
Page 17: Vcr Message Center Displays
VCR Message Center Message Center Displays The messages in the display may be duplications This display panel enables you to understand what the video recorder is doing at any time. of information shown on the TV screen. Any changes you make will be visible in both places. Designed to be self-explanatory, these messages... -
Page 18: Instant Recording
VCR Message Center Message Center Displays (Continued) Video Recorder Video Recorder Message Center Message Center Display Operation Operation Display Record Messages (Continued) Playback Messages PLAY Indicates video recorder is REC CH __ Appears when the video recorder is recording in play mode. PLAY HI-FI Indicates video recorder is RECORDING... - Page 19 Index Search mode. Tape Transport Messages F_JEL_F Indicates a tape is being ejected. Indicates the VCR has detected an error in accepting a cassette. Take the VCR to a Zenith approved service center. 5 -- 6 2614-O...
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Page 20: Playback (Playing Tapes)
Playback PLAY STOP • _ • VRL4270HF,4HEADS(DA)*SIIEREO HI-FI,ON SCREEN PROGRAMMING LCHANNELJ • SP-LP-EP • REC IIR VIDEO • 2rid AUDIO_ IO__R Turn on and tune it to channel 3.* (If you • programmed remote to operate your TV, press then ENTER.) Switch the remote... -
Page 21: Additional Playback Features
Search, faster tape scanning. ®®®v£ Press PLAY to continue watching the tape. Tracking Adjustment Auto/Manual Your Zenith automatically adjusts for optimum C::D _ CZDCZD tracking every time play a tape. If however, "_ .EARN VCR PLUS CH MAP... - Page 22 Recording VRL42.70HF.4HEADS(DA)*STEREO HI-R-ON SCREEN PROGRAMMING w/Cab_V O_annel" ¢omrol STEREO- HI-FI- MONO- NORM ST-L-R SET ELDE f A.p. [ 2rid AUDIO 1. Turn on and tune it to channel (If you programmed the remote to operate your TV, press then ENTER.) *See Footnote at the bottom of page 6-1.
- Page 23 Additional Recording Features PLAY STOP • • F FWD L-SPEED SEARCH VRL4270HF.4HEADS(DA).STEREO HI-R-ON SCREEN PROGRAMMING MONO- NORM ST-L-R SET ELOE_ A. STEREO- HI-Fi- 2rid AUDIO SP-Le-EP II RE_Sm/_ Recording Length of time. ITR on the VCR or RECORD Press and hold down on the remote...
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Page 24: Instant Timer Recording
Instant Timer Recording F FWD =--SPEED SEARCH VRL4,270HF°4HEADS(DA) °STEREO HI-R°ON SCREEN PROGRAMMING PLAY STOP > PAUSE • MONO- NORM ST- L -R • LC._.NELJ rEr ELDE_ A. STEREO- HI-F!- @@@] • 2nd AUDIO L -AUDIO- R VIDEO REC IIR A. Instant Timer Recording Press... -
Page 25: Timer Recording
Timer Recording • • F FWD _RL4270HF.4HEADS(DA).S. [--SPEED SEARCH--J _EO HI-R,ON SCREEN PROGRAMMING PLAY STOP ¢ PAUSE MONO- NORM ST-L-R ELEEK _-----') C-----_ STEREO- HI-F!- • 2nd AUDIO SP-LP-EP REC ITR Note: The clock/date must be set correctly to have the program recorded at the right time. - Page 26 Additional Timer Recording Operations Tuning Band Channel -- will be selected automatically if you specified TV in the Tuning Features, Tuning Band submenu. Program Review CATV -- will be selected automatically if you specified CATV in the Tuning Features, Tuning Band submenu before you entered Program 1/_o/record: the Timer program.
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Page 27: Vcr Plus Recording
VCR Plus Recording • • F FWD VRL4270HF.4HEADS(DA) .STEREO HI-R-ON SCREEN PROGRAMMING t--SPEED SEARCH --j PLAY STOP PAUSE STEREO- HI-Fi- MONO- NORM ST-L- R r ET ELgEtf AM I C----3 (Z_3 2nd AUDIO L-AUDIO-R VIDEO Note: The VCR Plus Setup beginning on page 11-1 must be completed before you can record using the VCR Plus feature. - Page 28 VCR Plus Recording VCR Plus Description programs to be broadcast on that day, are con- tained in a 24 hour listing. Each program has its VCR Plus is a quick method of programming your own Pluscode. Use the Pluscode specified for VCR to record while you are away.
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Page 29: Vcr Plus Setup
VCR Plus Setup VCR Plus Setup Introduction nal path of the VCR or cable box, such as coffee cups, ashtrays, books, etc.(See The VCR Plus setup is as simple as pressing lustration below.) Note that the cable/con- CH MAP key on the remote control and follow- verter box is located on the top and at the... - Page 30 VCR Plus Setup the cable box should then tune to Channel 59 and CH 3-4 switch on the back of the VCR to 4, Channel 59 should remain selected. then tune the TV set to Channel cable/converter output wire must If the first number does not work, try the other be connected to the...
- Page 31 Viewstar 13, 20, 21, 22, 23, Matsushita 25, 40, 58, 62 Movietime 32, 38, 39, 40, 60 Zenith : 7, 23, 45, 50, 59 32, 38, 39, 40 10, 11, 12, 13, 46, 47 Oak/Oak Sigma All other cable/converter boxes use: 99...
- Page 32 VCR Plus Setup EXAMPLE: Channel Mapping For ClNEMAX Example: Listed/Cable Company Assigned Numbers Listed TV Assigned Channels Channels Listed TV Assigned Channels Channels Before Channel Mapping (Enter Cable CINEMAX Company Assigned Channels) Notes: cable system, to receive Cinemax you would have to "assign"...
- Page 33 VCR Plus Setup for reference when performing the channel map Listed/Cable Company Assigned TV Chan- nels for Your Local Broadcast Area procedure. If necessary, change any of the listed numbers for the cable networks below to con- On the worksheet below write in (with a pencil) form to your local broadcast area.
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Page 34: Display
Additional Operations Tape Counter Resets Automatically Recording Speed Selection When a tape is inserted into the VCR the Your video recorder can record in three speeds: counter is automatically reset to 0:00:00. Once Standard Play (SP), Long Play (LP), and Ex- the counter is reset, the elapsed time begins from tended Play (EP). - Page 35 Additional Operations number appear in the VCR message cen- Counter Memory is ON ter. The tape advances or rewinds past the number of index marks entered. Playback Press MEMORY begins automatically from that mark. to turn Memory off To Stop Index Search (To remove this display Press PLAY or STOP.
- Page 36 Additional Operations Blank Search When the VCR finds a section of blank tape, the following display will appear. Blank Search allows you to find the beginning (and tell you the recording time available on) a section of video cassette tape. Before you begin Blank Search, rewind the tape Blank tape starts here...
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Page 37: Service Information
Service Information Before Calling for Service Following are some common problems associated with operating a VCR. Please refer to the following Problem/Resolution Chart before calling for service. Problem/Resolution Chart Operating Problems Observed Condition Possible Cause Probable Solution No power to the VCR. Power cord not connected. - Page 38 When visual signs appear (snow, streaking in picture and horizontal pulling of picture) in- dicating the need for video head cleaning, please see your Zenith approved service center. Cabinet Cleaning The outside surfaces...
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Page 39: Setting The Clock
VRIA270HF Quick Reference Guide Quick Play Setup Month, Date, Year etc. (Day of the week, Mon- day Tuesday etc., comes on automatically). When To play a tape follow this sequence. finished press QUIT to exit the Clock Set Menu. 1. Turn on the TV and tune it to channel 3. Recording Tapes 2. - Page 40 VRL4270HF Quick Reference Guide Recording Using the Timer Recording/Playing Tapes with a Camcorder Turn on the TV set and the VCR. Turn on both the TV set and VCR. (You must have specified either TV or CATV in the Tuning Press MENU on the remote control to choose the...