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Zenith VRD2125 Operating Manual

Zenith vrd2125: operating guide
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VRD4235
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VRD4125
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VRD2125
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  • Page 1 E N J O Y T H E V I E W ® As an E ® Partner, Zenith NERGY Electronics Corporation has determined that this product meets the E NERGY 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

    P A G E 6 I N S TA L L AT I O N VCR Features Chart This page shows the features of your VCR and the differences between the models. FEATURES 2-Heads 4-Heads (Special Video Effects) Full Load/Quick Start...

  • Page 7: Connections For Your Vcr

    Antenna Flat Wire (300 ohm) 300/75 ohm Adaptor (Not provided) Cable TV Back Panel of Typical TV Wall Jack Turn off power or unplug VCR before making any connections. AUDIO ANT.IN VHF/UHF /CATV VIDEO Cable TV Wall Jack Turn off power or unplug VCR before making any connections.

  • Page 8: Connections For Your Vcr

    /CATV VIDEO Back Panel of Typical TV VHF/UHF/CATV R-AUDIO-L VIDEO A/V cables are not provided with VCR. Back Panel of Typical Monaural TV AUDIO VIDEO VHF/UHF/CATV Note: If the back panel on your TV is different, refer to the TV's operating guide.

  • 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. Select Language for VCR Menus/Displays (Optional) Select English, Spanish, or French for VCR menus and status displays. See the LANGUAGE SELECT option on SETUP menu (page 18) for details.

  • Page 12: Before You Operate Your Vcr

    P A G E 1 2 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. Use CH. ADD/DEL to Create Favorite Channels (Optional) Use CH. ADD/DEL to change the list of active channels found when using AUTO PROGRAM, so you can tune in your favorites.

  • Page 13: Controls And Displays

    Front Panel Diagram Descriptions of items you need to know to operate your VCR. Front Panel Controls These controls perform basic VCR operations. The Remote performs basic as well as advanced VCR operations. Stop/Eject POWER On/Off Selector Button power stop/eject...

  • 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

    PAUSE — Pauses tape temporarily during playback or record. PLAY — Begins tape playback. POWER — Turns VCR On and Off. Also turns VCR Timer Off and On, if programmed. QUIT — Exits menu system. REC/ITR — Begins tape recording.

  • Page 16: Clock Menu

    O P E R AT I O N 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.

  • Page 17: Timer Menu

    Timer Menu The TIMER Menu tells the VCR when to record a program on the day and at the time specified. You can specify eight different events to be recorded in a one-year period. SpeakEZ Press 2 CLOCK : TIMER...

  • Page 18: Setup Menu

    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 cable system (with or without a cable box) connected to the VCR. Choose AUX1 if you want to see a program from accessory equipment, such as a camcorder, connected to the Audio/Video (A/V) IN jacks on the VCR rear panel.

  • Page 19: 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 20: 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 21: 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 22: 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 23: Playing Tapes

    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 24: 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 25 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 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 27: 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 28: Easy Operation

    Easy Review You can replay a tape segment twice. 1. During playing back, press and hold EZ REVIEW button at the end of the segment and your VCR starts reverse search. 2. Release EZ REVIEW button at the beginning of the segment.

  • 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 16. 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

    * Weight and dimensions shown are approximate. Two head (VRD2125), Four head (VRD4125, VRD4235) AC 120V, 60Hz Approx. 15 Watts (VRD4235), 13 Watts (VRD4125, VRD2125) (WxHxD) 360 x 94.5 x 230mm (14.2" x 3.8" x 9.1") 5 °C~35 °C (41 °F~95 °F)
  • 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

    God or other causes beyond the control of Zenith. Any alteration of the product after manufacture voids this warranty in its entirety.

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