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Zenith VRB422 Operating Manual

Zenith vrb422: operating guide
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machine number | VRB422
As an E
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® Partner, Zenith Electronics
NERGY
TAR
Corporation has determined that this product
meets the E
S
® guidelines for energy
NERGY
TAR
efficiency.
o p e r a t i n g g u i d e / w a r r a n t y

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  • Page 1 | VRB422 As an E ® Partner, Zenith Electronics NERGY Corporation has determined that this product meets the E ® guidelines for energy NERGY efficiency. o p e r a t i n g g u i d e / w a r r a n t y...
  • 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: Safety Tips

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS These simple precautions will help ensure that you get many years of safe enjoyment from your new product. 1. Read Instructions Read all of the safety and operating instructions before operating the product. 2. Retain Instructions Keep all safety and operating instructions for future reference.
  • Page 4 SA F E T Y T I P S P A G E 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS These simple precautions will help ensure that you get many years of safe enjoyment from your new product. 15. Lightning For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when product is left unattended...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    INSTALLATION ......6-12 VCR Features Chart ......6 Connections for Your VCR .

  • Page 6: Vcr Features Chart

    Clear Pause/Still Video Real-Time Tape Counter Speed Search CM Skip English/Spanish/French Menus 1-Year, 8-Event Timer LED Clock Front Panel Indicator Auto Clock Set System Hook-up Cable (VCR to TV) Energy Saving VCR design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

  • Page 7: Connections For Your Vcr

    I N S TA L L AT I O N Antenna Flat Wire (300 ohm) 300/75 ohm Adaptor (Not provided) Cable TV Wall Jack Turn off power or unplug VCR before making any connections. AUX 1 R-AUDIO-L VIDEO VHF/UHF/CATV Cable TV Wall Jack Turn off power or unplug VCR before making any connections.

  • Page 8: Connections For Your Vcr

    Use A/V connections for a better picture. Back Panel of Stereo VCR AUX 1 R-AUDIO-L VIDEO 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...

  • Page 9: Before You Operate Your Vcr

    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 the TV/VCR button repeatedly until VCR indicator light appears in the front panel.
  • Page 10 P A G E 1 0 I N S TA L L AT I O N Before you operate your VCR Things you must do before you can operate your VCR. Connect the Power (Required) Plug your VCR into an unswitched 120 Vac, 60 Hz household power outlet.
  • Page 11 Before you operate your VCR Some things you must do and others you may want to do before you can operate your VCR. Set Date and Time for Clock Set the clock in the VCR to the current date and time.

  • Page 12: Before You Operate Your Vcr

    I N S TA L L AT I O N Before you operate your VCR Things you may want to do before you operate your VCR. Select Other Menu Options Show or hide the VCR status on your screen by using the ON-SCREEN DISPLAY option on the SETUP menu.

  • Page 13: Controls And Displays

    Descriptions of items you need to know to operate your VCR. Front Panel Controls These controls perform basic VCR operations—some of them light up as you use them. The Remote performs basic as well as advanced VCR operations. POWER On/Off...

  • Page 14: Vcr Status Displays

    C O N T R O L S A N D D I S P L AY S VCR Status Displays On-Screen displays tell you the status of the tape inserted and VCR functions. Current mode of operation (STOP, PAUSE, RECORD, PLAY, etc.)

  • Page 15: Operation

    A — Feature is not available. ADJ (ADJUST) ( ) — Adjusts tape playback tracking while in VCR mode. Use to change status of Zenith TV menu options while in TV mode. CH (M/L) — Channel Selectors. Also selects AUX A/V input channel.

  • Page 16: Programming Your Remote

    If you are using Zenith products, the remote comes programmed for the most commonly used codes. For other brands — or if your remote fails to control your Zenith product — you will have to program the remote. Follow these steps for each product: 1.

  • Page 17: Clock Menu

    Clock Menu The Clock Menu sets the clock in the VCR to the current time. There are two options AUTO and MANUAL. Auto Clock Set AUTO automatically sets the clock in the VCR to the current time and date. AUTO works only in areas where Data Service (DS) signals are provided along with normal TV signals.

  • Page 18: Timer Menu

    O P E R AT I O N Timer Menu The TIMER Menu tells the VCR when to record a program on a day and at a time you specify. You can specify eight different events to be recorded in a one-year period.

  • Page 19: Setup Menu

    Selects TV, CATV, AUX1, or AUX2 as the source of the program to watch or record. 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. 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.

  • Page 20: Audio Menu

    PLAYBACK Selects HI-FI or NORMAL for tape playback. HI-FI (High Fidelity) provides stereo sound, if present on the tape, to the left and right VCR AUDIO output jacks on the back of the VCR. NORMAL provides monaural sound, regardless of the audio format present on the tape.

  • Page 21: Watching Tv Through The Vcr

    A/V input jacks, check your TV operating manual to select the A/V source for a better picture. 4. Select the channel you’d like to watch at the VCR. If you have a cable box, select channel 3 or 4 at the VCR.

  • Page 22: Camcorder Connected To Vcr

    CATV Selects programs for the VCR from Cable TV. AUX1 Selects programs for the VCR from the rear R-AUDIO-L—VIDEO IN jacks (where you may have connected your camcorder). AUX2 Selects programs for the VCR from the front R-AUDIO-L—VIDEO IN jacks (where you may have connected your camcorder).

  • Page 23: Playing Tapes

    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.

  • Page 24: Playing Tapes

    P A G E 2 4 O P E R AT I O N Playing Tapes This page explains how to use the remote to play tapes on your VCR. Auto/Manual Tracking Adjustment Your VCR adjusts tracking automatically when you play a tape. If the tape was recorded on a different VCR, streaks (video noise) may appear.

  • Page 25: Instant Recording

    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. Select cable box channels at the cable box.
  • Page 26 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. Select cable box channels at the cable box.

  • Page 27: Operation

    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 the TV/VCR button on the remote to show the VCR indicator light in the VCR’s front panel.

  • Page 28: Recording While You're Away

    TIMER MENU section. If you have a cable box, select channel 3 or 4 (ar the VCR) as the channel to be recorded. Keep your cable box on when using the Timer to record.

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    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.

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    Use CH (M/L) to select AUX A/V input channel. Set clock to correct time. See CLOCK Clock in VCR is not set to correct time. menu on page 17. Turn VCR off to enable timer. TIMER VCR is on which disables timer.
  • Page 31 Do not use a dry-type head-cleaning system. It may seriously damage 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.

  • Page 32: Specifications

    More than 55 dB (LINE) -6.0 dBm more than 47 kohms (LINE) -6.0 dBm less than 1.5 kohms More than 43 dB (SP mode) 200 Hz to 10kHz (SP mode) Hook-up Cable (VCR to TV) (1) Batteries (2) Remote Control (1)
  • Page 33 ZENITH 5 FUNCTION REMOTE Broken or lost remote? Need a second remote or more functions? Order direct from Zenith!! • Operates TV, VCR, CD, DVD, DIVX, DSS & Cable Box • Operates PIP and Most Screen Menus • Extended Range & MORE!!! Orders 1 year or more after product purchase may receive upgraded models.
  • Page 34 P A G E 3 4 N OT E S Notes...
  • Page 35 N OT E S P A G E 3 5 Notes...

  • Page 36: Warranty

    Read your Operating Guide carefully so that you will understand the operation of your set 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 must be picked up by the owner. TV Set Performance It is the owner’s responsibility to maintain the TV receiver with which the video product is used, and the associated antenna...

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