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  • Page 2: Safe'i Y Warniinl,_N

    BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. CAUTION: Do not attempt to modify this product in any way without written authorization from Zenith Electronics ATTENTION Corporation. Unauthorized modification could void the POUR t_VITER LES CHOCS I_LECTRIQUES, INTRO- user's authority to operate this product.
  • Page 3: Safety Tips

    SAFETY TIPS Important safeguards for you and your new product Your product has been manufactured and tested with your safety in mind. However, improper use can result m potential electrical shock or fire hazards. To avoid defeating the safeguards that have been built into your new product, please read and observe following safety points when installing...
  • Page 4 SAFETY TIPS Object and Liquid Entry 14. Outdoor Antenna Grounding Never push objects of any kind into this product If an outside antenna or cable system _s connected through openings as they may touch dangerous volt- to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system age points or short-out parts that could result in a is grounded...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    FOR YOUR VCR Installing Batteries ........Programming Your Remote ........ REPLACEMENT PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD Playback Jog-Shuttle Operation ......AVISO PARA NUESTROS CLIENTES DE HABLA HISPANA VCR MENU OPERATIONS ......Available Menus ........YOUR ZENITH VCR WARRANTY Basic Menu Operation ........
  • Page 6: General Information

    VCR. It includes a section containing Safety Tips. We urge you to read this publication carefully so that you will Glenview, Illinois 60025-2493 receive full enjoyment from your new Zenith VCR for many Telephone: (847) 391-8752 years to come.
  • Page 7: Vcr Features Chart

    VCR FEATURES CHART VR4256HF FEATURES VR4156 VCR PLUS+ ® Recording System 4-Heads (Special Video Effects) Full Load/Quick Start Auto Head Cleaner Monaural MTS Hi-Fi Stereo Audio System (No Audio Menu) (Has Audio Menu) Monaural Stereo Front and Rear Panel Audio/Video (A/V) Jacks Remote Control MBR4256 Auto/Manual Band Select Auto/Manual Channel Search...
  • Page 8: Before You Operate Your Vcr

    See CLOCK Menu for details. any timer-controlled features of the lock must be set before you can use VCR, e.g. TIMER recordings. OUTLET TYPICAL ZENITH VCR : 26 FRI YEAR : 1996 CLOCK TIMER SETUP AUDIO TIME : 11:06AM to select o-oo _t.-,,+o,-! +00...
  • Page 9: Select Tuning Band For Vcr

    BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR VCR Select Tuning Band t'or VCR Select Other Menu Options (Optional) Set the tuning band of the VCR for the type of • Your VCR adjusts the clock automatically to the current program signal you have connected to the ANT IN jack on time.
  • Page 10: Setup For Vcr Plus+ @Recording

    SETUP FOR VCR PLUS+ ® RECORDING Introduction Channel Mapping Your VCR Before you can record programs by using the VCR Plus+ ® PREPARATION (Already Done) system, you must "tell" this VCR the PlusCode channels See "Before You Operate Your VCR" section. that are used in your area.
  • Page 11: On-Screen Instructions For Tv Tuning Band

    SETUP FOR VCR PLUS+ ® RECORDING On-Screen Instructions for TV Tuning Band START Press 0000 to show Press CH MAP on Double Screen remote control TV Ch VCR+ Ch 2-Review •) Press number key PLUS --> QUIT 1 - Oh Map Setup 2 - Ch Map Review C!Ch 2ndV;+ C...
  • Page 12: Blank Channel Mapping Worksheets

    SETUP FOR VCR PLUS+ ® RECORDING Blank Channel Mapping Worksheets Channel found Channel found Published Published Network or Network PlusCoderM via Auto Channel via Auto Channel PlusCode Station ID Station ID Channel (VCR+ Ch) (TV Ch/Cable (TV Ch/Cable Ch) Channel (VCR+ NOTE: Two PlusCode...
  • Page 13: Connections For Your Vcr

    CONNECTIONS FOR YOUR VCR (Required) Connections Without a Cable Box Antenna Flat Wire (300 ohm) Back Panel of Stereo VCR 300/75 r-R-AUDIO-L -1 -VIDEO Ad_pto_ I®ou_ ®I°"T®I VHF/UHF/CA_ CableTV Wall Jack Back Panel of Typical TV I l,_J l_joJ _A_T This cable is provided______, with your VCR.
  • Page 14: Audio/Video (A/V) Connections To Tv

    CONNECTIONS FOR YOUR VCR (Optional) Audio/Video (A/V) Connections to TV Use A/V connections for improved picture performance. Back Panel of Typical TV OUT _y)UT VHF/UH F/CATV VHFIUHFICATV O T_T (_ :;)) - TURN OFF POWER OR UNPLUG VCR BEFORE MAKING ANY CONNECTIONS A/V cable is not providedwith VCR.
  • Page 15: Front Panel Controls And Displays

    FRONT PANEL CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS Items on the Front Panel Basic VCR operations can be done by using the items on the front panel. Basic and advanced VCR operations call be done by using the remote control. SP/EP Recording PAUSE,REW (Rewind), POWER On/Off Speed Selector...
  • Page 16: Vcr Status Displays

    FRONT PANEL CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS V CR Status Displays Current mode of operation (STOP, PAUSE, REC, PLAY, etc.) Current CH (Channel) selected by using tuner in VCR Audio format of tape, where Play = HI-FI or NORMAL Record = STEREO, MONO or 2nd AUD PLAY HI-FI VCR CH 11 Audio format of signal being...
  • Page 17: Remote Control Mbr4256

    (Up/Down)-- Use to choose on-screen menu op- MENU -- Press to see menus and available items. Accesses tions. Zenith TV menus while in the TV mode. STOP-- Use to cancel playback or record modes. TV/VCR SOURCE -- Use to switch source of TV picture MODE -- Use to select operational mode of remote.
  • Page 18: Programming Your Remote

    TVs and cable converters. Some functions of your particular Mode Selector equipment may not be controlled by this remote. In such cases, use the original remote control for your equipment. If you are using Zenith products, the remote is programmed PRG (Program) Selector for the most commonly used codes.
  • Page 19: Playback Jog-Shuttle Operation

    REMOTE CONTROL MBR4256 Playback Jog-Shuttle Operation (For Special Video Effects) FWD(Forward) I I STILL(Pause) <_1 REW (Reverse) Keys Used for -Slow Special Effects -Play Play -PlayX3 PlayX2 REV Search F'WD Jet Search REV Jet Search ,ot Shu Search variable speed adjust from Slow to Jet Speed Search...
  • Page 20: Vcr Menu Operations

    VCR MENU OPERATIONS Available Menus ., / MONTH JULY RECORDMODE: MONTH : JULY START t1:16AM PLAYBACK MODE: : 26 FRI STOP 11:46 AM CHANNEL : 2013/ YEAR : 1996 TIME : 11:06 AM SPEED : EP [ ON-SCREEN DISPLAY: LANGUAGE SELECT: Bto select [] to adjust Bto select...
  • Page 21: Clock Menu

    VCR MENU OPERATIONS to Set Clock Clock Menu The Clock Menu is uscd to sct the clock in the VCR to the 1. Choose the CLOCK lllCllU as described in "How current date and time. Access Menus." 2. Press SELECT Up/Down arrows and ADJ Left/Right...
  • Page 22: Setup Menu

    VCR MENU OPERATIONS Setup Menu The Setup Menu is used to customize the operation of the VCR TUNING BAND: for your particular system and needs. Choose SETUP Menu CH. ADD/DEL: as described in "How to Access Menus." SOURCE SELECT: ON-SCREEN DISPLAY: LANGUAGE SELECT: select to adjust...
  • Page 23: Watching Tv Through Vcr

    WATCHING TV THROUGH Zenith TV All-Channel Cable 1V Antenna Wall Jack Direct Cable =>.- Zenith Stereo VHF-UHF CABLE IN Typical CHANNELI3_---'--]4 Cable Box I OUT VCR Output to TV VIDEO AUDIO (Channel 3 or 4 when From VCR is on and TV/VCR...
  • Page 24: Playing Tapes

    PLAYING TAPES VHS Cassette Playback/Record Times P(,)WEH @ 6 o Cassette SP (Standard LP (Long Play) EP (Extended Play) Length Play) STOP/ 1 Hour, 30 EJECT T-30 30 Minutes 1 Hour Minutes Controls on VCR T-60 1 Hour 2 Hours 3 Hours T-120 2 Hours...
  • Page 25: Instant Recording

    INSTANT RECORDING Preset Time Periods For ITR Recording POWER Presses of RECORD Preset Time For Display Provided © © or REC/ITR Recording SP/EP • REC/ITR Current Time Until end-of-tape 1 (Press/Hold) u STOP/ _EJECT 0:30 30 minutes Controls on VCR 1:00 1 hour 1:30...
  • Page 26: Timer-Controlled Recording

    TIMER-CONTROLLED RECORDING Zenith TV All-Channel Cable TV Antenna Wall Jack Direct Cable _>- Zenith Stereo VHF-UHF CABLE Typical CHANNELI VCR Output to TV VIDEO AUDIO (Channel 3 or 4 when From HF/UH F/CATV VCR is on and TV/VCR Cable-TV is in VCR position)
  • Page 27: Vcr Plus+ @Recording

    VCR PLUS+ ® RECORDING MIDNIGHT 12:00 In the Heat of the Night In the Heat of the Night Paid Pro- Paid Pro- Lane's inherited home plays an Lake Winahatchie (Part 2 gramming gramming important part in a mob-related of 2) 52228 44808 51686 real estate scam (Part 2 of 2)
  • Page 28: Service Information

    SERVICE INFORMATION Before Calling for Service Please refer to the following Problem/Resolution Chart before calling for service. As a prelude to solving ally problem, turn on TV and VCR. Select appropriate input for the TV to receive the video signal from VCR.
  • Page 29: Automatic Video Head Cleaning

    VCR. Visual signs such as snow, streaking in picture, and horizontal pulling of picture indicate the need for professional video head cleaning. See your Zenith approved service center for cleaning. Cabinet Cleaning The outside surfaces of the VCR may be cleaned with a soft lint-free cloth as required.
  • Page 31 • Works up to 50 feet. deotape easily. new Zenith VCR, see your • Helps eliminate costly • Works with all film • Separate left and right local Zenith dealer or order repair work.
  • Page 33 REPLACEMENT 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 prod- product.
  • Page 35: Aviso Para Nuestros Clientes De Habla Hispana

    A VISO PARA NUESTROS CLIENTES DE HABLA HISPANA Instrucciones: Zenith publica muchos de sus manuales de instrucciones en idioma espafiol. Si le interesa pedir la versi6n en 1. Llene el formulario proporcionado a continuaci6n con la espafiol de este manual,...
  • Page 36: Your Zenith Vcr Warranty

    Zenith offers you the opportunity to obtain additional long-term protection against fail- ure of your new VCR. Our VCR Protection Plan enables you to avoid any unexpected repair expenses and keep your VCR in top condition. It guarantees you genuine Zenith replacement parts and service from a Zenith authorized service center.

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