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  • Page 1 VRL4170 Feillu rc,s ',,:'CR o,.;s- P,_c_ramm_ with. Ca:.:e Box Co,m.'o: • ::rc"t A_:O"vlc_ec _acks • M-:_3429 MJt: -_r_J Remote • ,',,Jtoma:ic mea_ C eaner '_a:iabie Siow Motior_ • • "vC -_ FiaSP.OacK • Message Center -",isp;ay • t Year. 8 £ver_t "[imer •...
  • Page 2 Consult the dealer radio/TV SERT. technidan for help. CAUTION: Do not attempt to modify this product in any ATTENTION way without written anthorizzttion from Zenith POUR _VITER LES CHOCS ]_.LECTRIQUES, IN- Electronics Corporation. Un:mthorized modification TRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA could void the user's authority to operate rids product.
  • Page 3 Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Central Time Zenith VCR for many years to come. Your new Zenith vCR has been designed and built to give Send the model number, serial number, and date of pur- chase or original installation, with a full explanation of the you the very be,st in quality, features and performance.
  • Page 4 Specifications Input These specifications are subject to change Minus 8 dB into _>47,000 ohms without notice. Weight and dimensions are ap- Output proximate. Minus 8 dB into _<1,000 ohms Power Requirements Recording System Operating Voltage Type 120 V, 60 Hz Rotary Helical Scan Power Consumption Heads...
  • Page 5 Elapsed Time Display ..6-2, 12-1 Antenna, Cable Box and "IV Set 4-1 15 Product Registration Counter Memory ... 6-2, 1.2-1 Replacing an old VCR with a Zenith Card VCR ......7 Recording Tapes New VCR Owner Connections ..4-1 Receive Current Product Info ..

  • Page 6: Recording

    VCR Front Panel Controls Q) Qb RE_' t,.,: .lt.I. t_SPEED SEARCH--J PAUSE 1. POWER -- Press to turn VCR on or off. Red power failure occurs the clock will reset to SET light will be on while VCR is on. CLOCK.
  • Page 7 VCR Back Panel Connection Jacks __.JCH3 2. Video The OUT jacks will be used to send the VCR sig- nals out to other sources. The IN jacks will be VIDEO OUT- Connec,_ion jack for sending used to bring signals into the VCR. (See Installa- VCR signal to another source.

  • Page 8: Multi-Brand Codes

    While lower channel. controlling the VCR, the VCR LED (Light Emit- 11. VOLUME -- For Zenith TVs press Up arrow ting Diode) will light each time a key is pressed. to increase volume level, press Down arrow to decrease volume.
  • 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 :IV screen. have programmed the remote to operate, press to turn the sound coming from your TV off, press 27.
  • Page 10 $4_r$ Marantz decoder at a time. If you program the remote con- Curtes M_hes Mernore)_ $4_._ trol to operate a TV that is not a Zenith, it will no Curtis Ma_hes MGA,/Mit:;ub shi Seqars Curtis Mat hes MGA/Mitsul> shi Se_u_ longer operate your Zenith TV.

  • Page 11: Setting The Clock

    Installation Unpack The VCR Step Diagram A is designed to help and All Accessories you connect your 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. Position VCR ANT OUT jack.
  • Page 12 Connections These illustrations are designed Step 1 Antenna To VCR Connections to help you connect your VCR BACK PANEL Antenna Cables Inside, or Outside to your antenna and TV set. VHF or UHF" Step 1. Identify your particular anten- VH F/UHFiCATV I-_ CH, or' Direct na type.

  • 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- BACK PANEL necting your VCR to cable ser- vice and your TV set. Figure 1.

  • Page 14: Channel 3-4 Switch

    VCR Menu Settings C)n-Screen Menus Main On-Screen Menu (VCR Features) :['his VCR is controlled by an on-screen menu Date programming system. Month-/I)ay-/Year- "]['here are 5 VCR Feature menus which you -->1-Enter month/day/year Example: 03/08/93 choose using the remote control. These menus (Use ADJUST to erase are then shown on your TV screen.
  • Page 15 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 :;age center. Use the VCR remote control to TUNING BAND appears.

  • Page 16: Error Messages

    VCR Menu Settings 3. Choose CHANNEL SAVE/SKIP. Each chan- nel the VCR tuner has found will come up in STOP VCR CH 11 numerical sequence. As you press CHANNEL choose SKIP to delete any weaker channels desired. Choose SAVE to keep the channels with an adequate signal.
  • Page 17 VCR Message Center Message Center Displays The messages in the display may be duplications 3Nis display panel enables you to understand of information shown on l:he TV screen. Some what function the VCR is performing at any time. changes will be visible on both the TV screen and Designed to be self-explanatory, these messages...

  • Page 18: Instant Recording

    VCR Message Center Message Center Displays (Continued) Message Center _(Tideo Recorder Message Center Video Recorder Display )peration Display Operation Playback Messages Record Messages (Continued) Indicates video recorder is PLAY REC CH __ Appears when the video :,laying a VHS cassette. recorder is recording.
  • Page 19 Index Search mode. Tape Transport Messages EJECT Indicates VCR is ejecting a tape. Indicates the VCR has detected an error in accepting a cassette. Take the VCR to a Zenith approved service center. z+t._o 5 - 6...
  • Page 20 Playback PLAY STOP =1 c-_T li _ /FFWD //c____ JL____ _SPEED_;E_CH_ I / €: i=n..-1 PAUSE L-CHANNELJ VRL4170-,4HEAD/_(D "It • $P-LP-EP REC IIR SCREEN PROC, RA_G'-I Turn tune it to channel (If you • programmed remote to operate your TV, press then ENTER.) Switch...

  • Page 21: Additional Playback Features

    Jet Search, faster tape scanning. ® C. Press PLAY to continue watching the tape. D. Tracking Adjustment Auto/Manual Your Zenith automatically adjusts for optimum tracking every time you play a tape. If however, tape was recorded on a different VCR, streaks appear.
  • Page 22 Recording PLAY STOP • F FWD ;ETELaC VRL4170-4HEADS (DA) SCREEN PROGRAMMINO-HC 1. Turn on and tune it to channel 3.* (If you programmed the remote to operate your TV, press then ENTER.) *See Footnote at the bottom of page 6-1. 2.

  • Page 23: Additional Recording Features

    Additional Recording Features PLAY STOP c----r--_l • c----_--3i L-SPEED SEARCH-J • LCHANNELJ xErCL CK o. .-EP I] RE_I_ A. Recording Length of Time. Press and hold down REC ITR on the VCR or RECORD on the remote control until REC CH and the channel number you are recording, appear...
  • Page 24 hi_tant Timer Recording RI_M F FWD I.--$PEED SEA,rICH--J PLAY STOP PAUSE • • rE T _FLDD( LCHANNEL -_ SCREEN PROGRAMMING-HQ A. Instant Timer Recording REC ITR one time until REC CH Press and hold down the channel number you are recording, appear message...
  • Page 25 Timer Recording PLAY STOP c --_- i[--_--) i I[--_-- )J L-SPEED ;_;EARCH'_ " P.usE 2E_1112 Note: The clock/date must be set correctly to have the program recorded at the right time. 1. Turn tune channel programmed the remote to operate your press OFF ON...
  • Page 26 Additional Timer Recording Operations Tuning Band Channel - will be :;elected automatically 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, Program 1 to/record: Tuning Band submenu before you entered the Timer program.
  • Page 27 VCR Plus Recording P LAY STOP F FWD II ( • • _.-SPEED SEARCH--J " PAUSE II v,0 1 rE T [LBEK m ] LCHANNEL_ VRL4170-4HEADS SCREEN PROGRAMMING-I SP-LP-EP REC I_R \" 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 programs to be broadcast ,an that day, are con- VCR Plus Description tained in a 24 hour listing. Each program has its VCR Plus is a quick method of programming your own Pluscode. Use the l?luscode specified VCR to record while you are away.
  • Page 29 VCR Plus Setup nal path of the VCR or cable box, such VCR Plus Setup Introduction coffee cups, ashtrays, books, etc.(See "]?heVCR 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...
  • 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 remai_ selected. then tune the TV set to Channel If the first number does not work, try the other The cable/converter box output wire must...
  • Page 31 VCR Plus Setup MFR Number List 68, 72 Salora Archer 1, 29, 42, 44, 76 : 4, 6, 32, 42, 78 Samsung Cabletenna Scientific Atlanta : 8, 9, 56, 61 42,44,63 Cableview : 27 Sheritech Century : 26 Signal 30, 42, 44, 52 Citizen : 6, 16, 17 Sprucer...
  • Page 32 VCR Plus Setup Example: Listed/Cable Company Assigned EXAMPLE: Channel Mapping For CINEMAX Numbers (° Listed "IV 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 Listed/Cable Company Assigned TV Chan- for reference when performing the channel 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.
  • Page 34 Additional Operations the counter is reset, the elapsed time begins from Recording Speed Selection that new position. Your video recorder can record in three speeds: To Display [;lapsed Time Standard Play (SP), Long Play (LP), and Ex- tended Play (EP). SP provides better picture Press RECORD or PLAY.
  • Page 35 Additional Operations For Index Search: Code--. Counter Memory is ON 1-Enter index oxle Press MEMORY Example: 2/not 02 to turn Memory off 2-Press F FWD/REW (To remove this display press the QUIT key) (To remove 'this display press the QurI' key) 2.
  • Page 36 Additional Operations When the VCR finds a section of blank tape, the Blank Search 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. Blank tape starts here...
  • Page 37 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 Possible Cause Probable Solution Observed Condition Power cord is not connected. No power to the VCR, Connect porter cord.
  • Page 38 Video Head Cleaning After long periods of use, the video heads may become clogged with accumulated dirt, causing distor- tion. When this occurs, use do-it-yourself wet head cleaning cassettes available through your Zenith dealer. CALrHON: Do not use dry head cleaning systems. They may seriously damage both the video recorder and cassette.
  • Page 39 Check or money order CA 7 3/4%, GA 4%, IL 8 3/4%, KS 4.9%, KY 8%, ME 6%, A 8%, RI 7%, TX 7 3/4%, VA 4 1FZY_ WA 6 1/2% (made paynh,,!e to Zenith V'_leo Teeh) Ship,3h_,,= [See Shipping...
  • Page 41 Product Registration Card You could win a full refund on your new Zenith product. Product Card lost or misplaced? Look for the Product Registration Card on your new video The Product Registration Card furnished with your video product. product is pre-printed with its Model and Serial numbers.
  • Page 43 VRL4170 Quick Reference Guide Month, Date, Year etc. (Day of the week, Mon- Quick Play Setup day Tuesday etc., comes or automaticaUy). 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 Recording Tapes...
  • Page 44 VRLA170 Quick Reference Guide Recording/Playing Tapes wiLtha Camcorder Recording Using the Timer Turn on the TV set and the VCR. Turn on both the TV set and VCR. (You must have specified either "IV or CATV in the Tuning Press MENU on the remote control to choose the Features submenu, see Installation...
  • Page 46 Date -- Warranty begins on the date of original consumer in.,_tallation. For your con- Welcome into the Zenith family! We believe that you venience, keep the dealer':_ dated bill of sa]Leor will be pleased with your new Zenith video product.

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