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/: :.4285HF
3uilt-in VCR Plus
-_ecording with Cable
,_ox Control
,). 12-1
v_TS Hi-Fi Stereo
_nd Audio
#lay/P,eo3rd
0. 13-2
Bilingual (English-
Spanish], Menus
On-Screen Display
p. 4-2
MultFBrand Zenith
Remote Control
MBR4285
p. 3-1
Jog/Shuttle
Remote
Control Playback
Options
p. 7-3
Message Center
Displays
p. 5-2
Index Search
p. 7-2
On-Screen
Programming
p. 4-1
On-Screen Display
p. 5-1
1 Year, 8 Event Timer
p. 9-1, 10-2
Instant Recording
p. 8-1, 10-1
181 Channel
Capabilitt
Auto Channel Search
p. 4-3
Auto Digital
Picture Tracking
p. 7-2
Quick Start Loading
p. 7-1
Auto Head Cleaner
p. 14-3
Auto Playback
System
p. 7-1
Auto Counter Reset
p. 7-1
Auto Tape Speed
SwitchinG_
p. 13-1
Counter Memory
p. 13-1
Auto Daylight
Savings Adjust
p. 13-1
VCR Flashback
p. 3-3
HQ Circuitry
All VCR features sub-
ject to change
without prior notice.
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Video
Cassette
Recorder
Operating
Guide
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- Page 1 -_ecording with Cable ,_ox Control ,). 12-1 v_TS Hi-Fi Stereo _nd Audio #lay/P,eo3rd 0. 13-2 Bilingual (English- Spanish], Menus On-Screen Display p. 4-2 MultFBrand Zenith Remote Control MBR4285 p. 3-1 Jog/Shuttle Remote Control Playback Options p. 7-3 Message Center Displays p.
- Page 2 CAUTION: Do not attempt to modify this product in any CAUTION way without written autlhorization from Zenith Electronics TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE Corporation. Unauthori:_ed modification could void the BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
- Page 3 CONTENTS General Information Recording with a Cable Introduction. Installation Considerations. Recording Cable TV (CATV) subscriber program- ming that rexluires a cable/converter box. Installation/Step Recording what you see on your TV screen. VCR Setup Checklist. Timer Recording broadcasts with a cable box.
- Page 4 GENERAL INFORMATION Congratulations on buying a Video Cassette Recorder (VCR). For your c',onvenlence, please read these simple Instructions before operating your VCR. NOTES: • This Video Cassette Recorder is compatible with any video cassette bearing the mark I_ • • is designed to expand your opportunities for in-home TV viewing and not for a_ayusage which might violate copy- right laws.
- Page 5 INSTALLATION/Step VCR Setup Checklist Step A Connect Cables to System Components 1. Make equipment connections to VCR, (see the following pages in this sex',fion.) 2. Plug all system components into household current (120V AC-Line Outlet). Step B VCR Features Setup (Personalize On-Screen Menus) Set up VCR Features...
- Page 6 INSTALLATION/Step _ote: The VCR Antenna Connex:tions provide Connections "loop-through" :Forthe incorning signal for viewing the TV while the VCR is either Off or n Timer Recording mode, the Audio/Video con- Standard ,,_o,_to,,tao,_ aections do not. Ee sure to make the Antenna Ant_nr= "ryp_ Back Panel E3aseband Audio/Video...
- Page 7 INSTALLATION/Step Audio/Video Connections (To TV A/V In Jacks) Back Panel Typical "rv Back Panel VIDEO L-AUDIO-R I-'l ---- ,_<v,<_o_ ., I£ L kVIC EO Note: You must make these additional connections to hear stereo sound while playing a tape or using the VCR Tuner as the source of the TV picture. See Additional Irlformation.
- Page 8 INSTALLATION/Step VCR Front Audio Video (In) Connections (Behind Door) Front Panel • POWER • STOP • EJECT Typical I/VCR Accessory Jack Panel VIOEO L-AUDI_R Accessory Components: Another VCR Camcorder Video Camera Satellite Receiver Laser I)isk Player Stereo Hi-Fi Use the VCR front L-AUDIO-R/VIDEO (In) jacks for easy connection when using an accessory compo-...
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Page 9: Vcr Front Panel Controls
VCR FRONT PANEL CONTROLS VCR Front Panel rmbol Cassette Loading Cassette Loaded in VCR S Appears When Clock "time is AM/PM Compartment Instant Record Selector Volume Level Indicators Channel Up/Down Selector Buttons Tape Playback Left/Right Channel Audio Options On/Off Switch MENU _-_) On-Screen... - Page 10 Control Brand Codes page. Write numbers in below. After installing batteries, the Remote resets TV Code(s) itself to the following Zenith brand codes: TV=01, and CABLE=01. CABLE Code(s) 1. Slide mode switch to desired mode --TV or CBL (Cable).
- Page 11 TOSHIBA, SEARS SANYO, FISHER, SEARS CATV (CABLE/CONVERTER BOXES) BRAND CODES CATV BRAND ZENITH, VIDEOWAY OAK, VIEWSTAR, EAGLE, MAGNAVOX, PHILIPS GEMINI, JERROLD, GI, SAMSUNG, SLMARX, TELEVIEW, STARGATE GEMINI PANASONIC, RCA, SAMSUNG, SLMARX, SPRUCER, TELEVIEW, STARGATE ARCHER, CABLEVIEW, CITIZEN,GOBRAND, PULSER, UNIKA REALISTIC...
- Page 12 REMOTE CONTROL MBR4285 KEY DESCRIPTION ADJUST, ADJ-- Use to change MENUm Press to display on- REV-- (Reverse) Twist play- back Shuttle in this direction to screen menus. options when programming. begin reverse tape movement. MUTEm Press turn off CHANNEL--- Press top or bot- REW-- (Rewind) Use to re-...
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Page 13: Vcr Features Setup/Step
VCR FEATURES SETUP/Step Overview: Features On-Screen Menus Submenus To set up VCR features see following pages. The example below shows how to use Remote Con- trol to access on-screen menus. Perform steps in order as instructed, l, 2, 3, etc., Press MENU to access on-screen menus. - Page 14 VCR FEATURES SETUP/Step Features Setup Requirements Features Setup Requirements with a Cable Box. TV and VCR on. TV, VCR and Cable Box On. TV tuned to Channel 3 or set up with the TV TV tuned to Channel 3 or set up wiLth the TV Audio/Video In Jacks as the source of the TV pic- Audio Video In jacks as the source of the TV pic-...
- Page 15 VCR FEATURES SETUP/Step Using Auto Channel (Search), saves available channels in memory _. AUTOCHANNEL POWER TUNINGBAND ADJUST MENU QUIT/CC CH ADD/DEL SOURCE SELECT ON-SCREEN DISPLAY LANGUAGE SELECT _to select ,O,to adjusl To exitpress'QUIT' Step 1. Turn VCR on. Step 4. Press ADJUST 1:obegin search.
- Page 16 VCR FEATURES SETUP/Step Setting Clock ® MENU QUITiCC POWER CIUIT/CC MENU MONTH:JANUARY SELECT :10 WED YEAR :1996 TIME :12:00 PM _to _ect 4D.to adjust To exit press 'QUIT' SELECT Use to choose and modify options Step 1. Turn VCR on. Up/Down arrows to choose DAY position, use AD-...
- Page 17 VCR/TV DISPLAYS Notes: For all operations both the VCR and TV Your VCR is controlled by both the remote control and the buttons on the VCR. Some VCR functions power should be ON. To control the VCR, the re- mote control should be in VCR mode. can be initiated by both units, but mostly the remote control must be used.
- Page 18 VCR MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAYS VCR Message Center and On-Screen Displays SEARCH --- Tape is advancing rapidly ;® Playback mode. ttFLL SEARCH -- Tape is reversing rapidly Playback mode. STILL -- Playback mode has halted on one frame. The current function of the VCR is detailed on the SLOW -- Playback mode...
- Page 19 VCR Message Center. 4. Switch Remote to TV mode. Select channels with Remote or TV controls. Note: Remote will operate most Zenith TVs. VCR Tuning 1. Turn TV and VCR on, tune TV to Channel 3. 2. Switch Remote to VCR mode.
- Page 20 WATCHING TV (TV Audio/Video In Connections) • POWER • STOP A EJECT ' 'J/ L __--,,,,,, ml im m L -AUDI VIDEO _t_J!" _-_'- ,l_j--_ --_jMENU Note: This setup (Audio/Video In TV Connections) requires that the TV use the Audio/Video In jacks as the source of the TV picture.
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Page 21: Playing Tapes (Playback
PLAYING TAPES (Playback) i • POWER • _TOP _&EJECT • PI=AY EtEE12 12,gi..7 _ , € (,.) 1. Press POWER to turn VCR on, or insert a prerecorded VHS cassette tape. 2. Press PLAY. Recording/Pl aying Tapes Times Cassette Length (Standard Play) (Extended... - Page 22 REW or F FWD for Jet Search. Press PLAY SEARCH SEt.ECl resume playing tape. D. Tracking Adjustment Auto/Manual Your Zenith automatically adjusts tracking when PROGRAM play a tape. If, however, the tape was recorded on a different _kECl VCR, streaks...
- Page 23 PLAYING TAPES (Playback Shuttle Operation) • STOP ; • POWER & EJECT 0E£/2/2:00 L_-- ..,=--. L AUDIO-R VIDEO ® R--_m=m= Ilml I ®® Use these co ntrols Playback Shuttle Options ,_'_ Reverse Pause/Still Forward _I_, 'OWER -Slow Slow Play PlayX2 -PlayX3 FWD Search REV Search...
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Page 24: Instant Recording
INSTANT RECORDING • PLAY .SEL MENU L-IEL- IE mm mlll mmm R..QUIT Recording What You See on Your TV Screen Turn TV and VCR on, insert a VHS cassette tape. Tune VCR to channel you wish to record. Press REC/ITRor RECORD. - Page 25 TIMER RECORDING • POWER • STOP EJECT • PLAY __SP-' I cH. •°_ _;r, OE£ 12 ,'2-_ QU IT ..-.# Use these buttons Recording While You Are Away (VCR turned off) 1. TV and VCR on. Insert a VHS cassette tape.
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Page 26: Recording With A Cable Box
INSTANT RECORDING WITH A CABLE BOX 7--- ¢" • STOP • POWER ,A EJECT '° ; °7" i1 , MENU DEE 12 !E"DL ¢_ R..---. QUII _.AUD1- VIDEO Recording Programs with a Cable Box (VCR turned on) 1. Turn and VCR on, tune VCR to cable/converter... - Page 27 TIMER RECORDING WITH A CABLE BOX "Timer Recording Cable Programming (VCR turned off) 1. TV on, tune to cable/converter box output channel; 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6. :2. Cable/converter box on, tune to channel you wish to record and leave 3.
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Page 28: Vcr Plus Recording
VCR PLUS RECORDING DEE12 -''"'' L--, 2° I, J L_I Recording VCR Plus Coded Programs (VCR turned off) 1. TV and VCR on. 2. Set Remote to VCR mode. 3. Insert a VHS cassette tape. 4. Press VCR+, follow on-screen instructions. - Page 29 VCR PLUS RECORDING WITH A CABLE BOX O POWER • STOP . , ,EJEc_ L-AUOIO-_ VIDEO fN£ L ____,,. m_mm mm 0E£,'2 -.n, R____.. m,, ram--' Recording VCR Plus Coded Programs (VCR turned off) 1. TV, VCR and cable box on. 2.
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Page 30: Vcr Plus Recording Setup/Step
VCR PLUS RECORDING SETUP/Step Preliminary Setup, Outside Antenna 1. Complete Channel Mapping Worksheet. -- Do ,Auto Channel Search procedure. Clock must be set to correct time. See page 12-4 -- Source Select must be set to Tuner. Tuning Band must be set to TV. 2. - Page 31 VCR PLUS RECORDING SETUP/Step Preliminary Setup, Cable Service with a Cable Box Cable Wall, Window Tunes to or any Channel Reflective Surface to Bounce IR Signals Cable Box Cable /j" i_/.._, _.-'/ IR (Infra Red) ['f.j_ v.._._.lr"j/ Signal Path _:_'_J_"V" _ v_'//1" from VCR L..f j j//--...
- Page 32 25, 26 Vidter :(34 Matsushita : 16 Viewstar :13, Movietime :32, 38, 39, 40, :32, 38, 39, 40 Zenith ::7, 23, 5,{) Oak/OakSigma :10, 11, 12, 13, 46, 47 All other cable/converter boxes use: 99 Panasonic :6, 16, 17 Philips...
- Page 33 VCR Plus Channel Mapping Worksheet Cable Company Assigned, and VCR Plus+ TV Channel Numbers for Your Local Broadcast Area these programs over. In the example :shown on the On the worksheet below, write in (with a pencil) previous page, a cable :subscriber receives MAX each channel number that you receive these net- on Channel 16.
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Page 34: Additional Information
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AUX Channel (Use to Play or Record from Accessory. System Components) Note: When finished with the AUX channel, (Connected to the VCR Audio/Video In Jacks) the previously describext method to choose Step 1. Press MENU. Press ADJUST Left/Right TUNER. - Page 35 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Audio Record Mode Stereo-- Records sound from the left and right Step 1. Press MENU. Press ADJUST Left/Right sound tracks as supplied by the program source. repeatedly to choose AUDIO, press MENU. Mono (Monaural)-- Records Monaural sound only. Step 2.
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Page 36: 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. Many problems are created when the wrong key is pressed on the remote control. As a prelude to solv- ing any VCR problem, turn TV, VCR and (if you have one) Cable Box on. - Page 37 SERVICE INFORMATION Clock is not set to correct time. Set clock to correct time. Timer recording is not possible. Timer has been programmed Reprogran: Timer. incorrectly. VCR is on. Turn VCR off to activate Timer. TIMER SET does not appear after Reprogranl Timer.
- Page 38 SERVICE INFORMATION MAINTENANCE Auto Head Cleaning/Video Head Cleaning The VCR automatically cleans the heads as it is used. However at'ter long periods of use, the video heads may become clogged with accumulated dirt, causing distortion. When this occurs, use do-it--yourself head cleaning cassettes available...
- Page 39 SERVICE INFORMATION System Operations-- VCR, TV and Cable Box _o_. 0<_ _O_u_ > > u.(z_ >o() _.__ <<_S> _O_Z _Zn-O OZo0. > 0 >_zO _iii_iiiiiii i iO!iii ii ¸ _ZOZl _Z_ZI o0_- O:l:_. _**Lu _'-U = _ :io ,,',:_p:: :14,1 Z:L"I -r<...
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Page 40: Vcr Features Chart
VCR FEATURES CHART VR4285HF FEATURES FEATURES VR4285HF VCR Plus + + Timer Record with Cable Box Control Jog/Shuttle Frame-by-Frame 4-Heads Forward/Reverse Slow Motion Viewing Control MBR4285 Remote Control VCR Message Center Display On-Screen Audio Playback Menu Channel Add/Delete Feature Front/Rear Audio/Video In Jacks Forward!Reverse Speed S_rch On-Screen Audio Record Mode... - Page 43 For the repair or replacement parts you need Call 7 am - 7 pm, 7 days a week 1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278) For in-home major brandrepair service Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-REPAIR (1-800-473-7247) For the location of a Sears Repair Service Center in your area SEARS Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week...
- Page 44 Seam, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 S-WARR Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman, IL 60179. U.S.A. ZENITH ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Printed in Korea 1000 MILWAUKEE AVENUE Zeni_t Pax_ No. 206-2961-02 GLENVIEW, ILLINOIS...
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