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Features
VRCA275HF
•
Built-in VCR Plus
Recording wit_ Cable
Box Control
p. 12-1
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MTS Hi-Fi Stereo
2_1Aud_
Ray/Record
p. 13-2
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Bilingual (English-
Spanish) Menus
On-Screen Display
p. 4-2
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Multi-Brand Zenith
Remote Con_ol
MBR4275
p. 3-1
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Shuttle Remote
Control Playback
Options
p. 7-2
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Message Center
DL_plays
p. 5-2
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Index Search
p. 7-2
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On-Screen
Programming
p. 4-1
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On-Screen Display
p. 5-I
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1 Year, 8 Event Timer
p. 9-1, 10-2
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Instant Recording
p. 8-1, 10-1
"
181 Channel
Capability
•
Auto Channel Search
p.4-3
• Auto Digital
Picture Tracldng
p. 7-2
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QuickStart
Loading
p. 7-1
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Auto Head Cleaner
p. 14-3
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Auto Playback
System
p. 7-1
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Auto Counter Reset
p. 7-1
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Auto Tape Speed
Switching
p. 13-1
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Counter Memory
p. 13-1
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Auto Daylight
Savings Adjust
p. 13-1
• VCR Flashback
p. 3-3
•
HQ Citc_Jib'y
All VCR |eatures
subject to ch_=Lnge
without prior nodoe.
Video
Cassette:
Recorder
Operating
Guide
and Warranty
Made by Zenith
exclusively
for Circuit
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- Page 1 Cassette: Recorder p. 14-3 • Auto Playback Operating Guide and Warranty System p. 7-1 • Auto Counter Reset Made by Zenith p. 7-1 exclusively for Circuit City • Auto Tape Speed Switching p. 13-1 • Counter Memory p. 13-1 •...
- Page 2 CAUTION: Do not attempt to mcxtify this pro&act in any CAUTION way without written authorization from Zenith Filectronics TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE Corporation. Unauthorized modification could void the BLADE OF F'LUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
- Page 3 ONTF_.NT-S Recording with a Cable General Information Introduction. Installation Considerations. Recording Cable TV (CATV) subscriber" program- ming that requires a cable/converter box. um • • Installation/Step Recording what you see on your TV screen. Timer Recording broadcasts with a cable box. VCR Setup ChecMist.
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Page 4: General Information
VCR. It is supplemented by a booklet containing Safety Tips. Richmond, VA 23230 We urge you to read these publications carefully so that you 1-800-950--9000 will receive full enjoyment from your new Zenith VCR for Monday-Saturday, 10:00 a.m. --. 9:00 p.m. m;uay years to come. - 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 section.) [-"] 2. Plug all system components into household current (120V AC-Line Outlet). Step B VCR Features Setup ('Personalize On-Screen Menus)
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Page 6: Connections With A Cable Box
..-v INSTALLATION/Step Connections ote: The VCR Antenr_ Connections provide "loop-through for the incoming signal for ewing the TV while the,.VCR is either Off or m Timer Recording mode, the Audio/Video con- Standard n,_=,r_o_=,, taections do not. Be sure to make the Antenna An_mn="ryp_ _onnections as describe, d here (in addLition to the... -
Page 7: Vcr Video
,]NSTALLAT]ON/S ep A Audio/Video Connections (To TV A/V In Jacks) Back Panel Typical "iV Back Panel VIDEO L-AUDIO-FI _,Q_.,i ill l o/.i l;,tl) q_.) "- -- TV Note: You must: rnnke these additional connections to hear stereo sound while playin Z a rope or using the VCR Tuner as the source of the TV picture. - Page 8 INSTALLATION/Step VCR Front Audio Video (In) Connections (Behind Door) Front Panel POWER • STOP • EJECT """ Typical /VCR Accessory Jack Panel L-AUDIO-R VIDEO Accessory Components: Another VCR "L Camcorder Vicleo Camera S__Ltellite Receiver Laser Disk Player Stereo Hi-Fi jacks accessory Use the VCR front...
- Page 9 VCR ._]{.DN7 PANZ.]- C OMTR DIS VCR Front Panel Cassette Loading Appears When Clock Time is AM/PM Cassette Loaded in VCR Symbol Compartment Instant Record Selector -- LeffJRight Channel Audio Volume Level indicators Channel Up/Down Selector Buttons Tape Playback Options On/Off Switch J J"...
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Page 10: Remote Control
VCR. Write numbers in below. After installing batteries, the Remote resets itself to the follow- "IN Code(s) ing Zenith brand codes codes: TV=I, and CA.BLE=I. CABLE Cede(s) 1. Slide rnode switch to desired mode ---TV or CBL (Cable). - Page 11 REMOTE CONTROL MBR4275 BRAND' CODES TV BRAND CODES !NO. "IV BRAND i ZENITH tCENTURION, CURTIS-MATHIS, DAYTRON, GOLDSTAR, J. C. PENNY, SAMPO, NEC, MGA_flTSUBISHI, SCOTT, SYLVANIA, WARDS, MAGNAVOX CORONADO, EMF.RSON, GOLDSTAR, KMC, PHILCO, PORTLAND, SHARP, TEKNIKA, HITACHI, WARDS, MAGNAVOX SONY RCA,...
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Page 12: Key Description
KEY DESCRIPTION REMOTE CONTROL MBR4275 RECORD-- Use to begin tape MENU-- Press to display on- ADJUST, ADJ--Use', to change recording. screen menus. options when programming. REV-- (Reverse) Twist play- MUTE--Press to turn off CI_ANNEL-- Press tJ3p or bot- back Shuttle in this direx'tion to sound, press again to restore tom of key to choose next or pre- begin reverse... - Page 13 C.ab_ Box. aim la VCR. bles 1 or 3. TV Code(s) After installing batteries, the remote con- trol resets itself to the following Zenith Once batteries are in- brand codes: "1"V=101, VCR=201 and CABLE=301. stalled, the Remote is...
- Page 14 ,103 Zenith VCRs Codes :Zenizh Salelhl_ IKTV 1103. 104 Zenith t201,224, 225, 229 ; !121 iLodgenet Zenith Laser Disk !245 i121 !Logik Notes: The MBR3370-02 ILXl Table 3. Cable Decoder i133, 13Z mote should operate most, but :Codes by Brand iMagnavox 112, i0"3, 113,...
- Page 15 MBR3370--02 KEY DESCPdP't' ONS REMOTE CONTROL • / RECORD--. Use to access re- MEMORY-- Use to zero Real- C--- Feature not used. cord feature. Time tape counter or return tape ADJ (ADJUST Left/Right)- to M 0:00:00 position. REIVEN"D_ Use to rewind tape Use: to modify on-screen menu MEN-U-- Press to display on-...
- Page 16 ,'VCR ,]:EATL]2. .5 5- 7LtP/Step Overview: Features On-Screen Menus Submenus The example below shows how to use Remote Con- To set up VCR features see following pages. trol to access on-screen menus. Perform steps in order as instructed, 1, 2, 3, etc., Press 3IE,_ to access on-screen menus.
- Page 17 VCR FEATLIRES SETLIP/Step B Features Setup Requirements with a Cable Box. F_,tures Setup Requirements "IV 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 with the TV Audio Video In jacks as the source of the TV pic- Audio/Video In Jacks as the source of the TV pic-...
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Page 18: Vcr Features Setup/Step
VCR FEATURES SETUP/Step Using Auto Channel (Search), VCR saves available channels In memory ), AUTOCHANNEL POWER TUNING BAND MENU ADJUST QUIT/CC CH. ADD/DEL SOURCESELECT ON-SCREEN D ISPLAY LANGUAGE SELECT €to=el_ ,D, to =Klju_ Toe_dt _ 'QUIT' Step 1. Turn VCR on. Step 4. - Page 19 7.ATI3 S 5ZTHPiStep Setting Clock MENd CUR CC QUIT/C:C MENU ;,a,Q NIE :JA,_;UARY SELECT :10 TUE YEAR :1996 ),:3..L, ST "q--" _';5,r TIME :12:00FM r,_ct 41)10 adJt._l To e:dt Oress 'QUIT' .EL..T Use to choose and modify options Step 1. Turn use AD- Up/Down arrows...
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Page 20: On-Screen Display
D]SPLAY5 Notes: For all operations botL1the VCR mad TV Ycur VCR is ,controlled by both the remote control power should be ON. To control the VCR, the re- and the buttons on the VCR. Some VCR functions mote control should be in VCR mode. can be initiated by both units, but mostly the remote. - Page 21 IN is being played Tape Transport Messages through VCR. EJECT -- VC,R is ejecting tape. ERROR -- See authoriz_:t Zenith dealer. Playback Messages Operating Indicators PLAY -- Tape is playing at normal playback speed. A cassette tape is loaded in the VCR.
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Page 22: Vcr Tuning
4. Switch Remote to TV mode. Select channels with Remote TV controls. Note: Remote will operate most Zenith TVs. VCR Tuning 1. Turn TV and VCR on, tune TV to Channel 9 Switch D ..,,_ ,,, vP_ mode ib,=l l_,_lllt_..tl,... - Page 23 WATCHING TV (TV Audio/Video in Connections) • POWER • STOP • EJECT DEC 12 '_''"_ '_ IL-AUDIO-_ VIDEO L------laa ®®® /Z_ "U!.J R ..Note: This setup (Audio/Video In TV Connections) requires that the TV use tile AudiolVideo In jacks as the source of the TV picture.
- Page 24 PLA NG TAP 5 (P]ayba k) Q POWER -'1 STOP • EJECT / // v,oEo L_J_a_J ® '--t_ 1. Press POWER to turn VCR on, or insert a prerecorded VHS cassette tape. 2. Press PLAY. !Recordinq/Playing Tapes Times !Cassette Len_h (staSP,,dard Play) [(Extended...
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Page 25: Playing Tapes Options
REW or F FWD, and[ hold down or F FWD for Jet Search. Press PLAY resume playing tape. D. Tracking Adjustment Auto/Manual Your Zenith automatically adjusts tracking when play a tape. If, however, the tape was recorded on a different VCR, streaks (video noise) appear. - Page 26 Sh t ]e ?LA NG TAP£-S (P ayba k a POWER I • STOP AEJ. ECT L__--imml L-AUDIO-R VIDEO IL "LII_I p_ Use these controls Playback Shuttle Options Reverse Pause/Still Forward ,_)_ Slow -Slow © Play -Play PlayX2 -PlayX3 --\, FWD Search REV Search RI=V Jet Search...
- Page 27 INSTANT R _CO RD]NG ,' ::l ,_:': 1_lJ] i :a I g-_/-JL!-/_ R..IL "L-/LIJ Recording What You See on Your "iV Screen 1. Turn TV and VCR on, insert a VHS cassette tape. 2. Tune VCP, to channel you wish to record. 3.
- Page 28 ,@POWER ,",,4 S TOP "'-:="-" L-i_UF..IO-R _,_ _._.7,L---- i vzoEo ] DEE/2 ,_.n,'7 L --_ _mlll -'r_l i '-'U'T R----,=,*_ ' -,--.,2" Use these buttons Recording While You Are Away (VCR turned off) 1. TV and VCR on. Insert a VHS cassette tape. 2.
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Page 29: Instant Recording
INSTANT RECORDING WITH A CA I.E t POWER • STOP & EJECT MENU L __--aid| QUIT SEL] Recording Programs with a Cable Box (VCR turned on) 1. Turn tune to cable/converter output rhannel; 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6. 2. Turn cable/converter on, tune to channel... - Page 30 • _i_IER _{©_...]NG W_TH A CA]BLE BOX Timer Recording Cable Programming (VCR turned off) 1. TV 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 on. 3.
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Page 31: Vcr Plus Recording
VCR PLUS RECORDING Recording VCR Plus Coded Programs (VCR turned off) 1. TV and VCR on. 2. ;Set Remote to VCR mode. Insert a VHS cassette tape. Press VCR+, follow on-screen instructions. Key-in VCR PlusCode from local TV program guide, etc. - Page 32 VCR PLHS P -CORDING W TH A CABLZ BOX r-,cr /2:CL7 ..• Recording Plus Coded Programs (VCR turned off) 1. TV, and cable (VRC4165/VRC4265HF tune cable to ctlannel wish to record.) 2, Set Remote to VCR mode. 3. Insert a VHS cassette tape. 4.
- Page 33 VCR PLHS RECORDING SETHP/Ste:p Preliminary Setup, Outside Antenna 1. Complete C.hannel Mapping Worksheet. m 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 34 VCR PLUS RECO ING SEeP/Step Preliminary Setup, Cable Service with a Cable Box Wall, Window Tunes to or any Channel Cable [--J Reflective Surface Bounce SignaLs to Cable .qlC _ IR (Infra Red) Path Signal from VCR to Cable Box 1.
- Page 35 21, 22, 23, 25, 26 Viewstar :13, 21, 22, Matsushita 25, 40, Movietime :32, 38, 39, 40, Zenith :7, 23, 45, 50, :32, 38, 39, 40 Oak/Oak Sigma :10, 12, 13, 46, 47 All other cable/converter boxes use: 99 Panasonic...
- Page 36 VCR Plus Channel Mapping Worksheet Oable Company Assigned, and VCR Plus+ TV Channel Numbers fer 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-...
- Page 37 ADD T]ONAL ]N OR ]AT ON AUX Channel (Use to Play or Record from Accessory System Components) Note: When finished with the AUX char_nel, use (Connected to the VCR Audio/Video In Jacks) the previously described method to choose Step 1. Press MENU. Press ADJUST Left/Right TUNER.
- Page 38 ADD. IHONAL N O,R IA' ON ALIdio Record Mode Stereo-- Records sound frora the left and right Step 1. Press MENU. PressADJUST Lea/Right sound tracks as supplied by the program source. ret:eatedly to choose AUDIO, press MENU. Mono (Monaural)--Record:; Monaural sound only.
- Page 39 ]N$O tA71©N 5ERVJ F_..:F_. Before Calling for Service Following are some common problems associated with operating a VCR. Please refer to the following ProblerrdResoi[udon Chart before callin__ for se_'ice. Many problems are created when the wrong key is pressed on the remote control. As a prelude to sob- i.ng zmy VCRTproblem, turn TV, VCR and (if you have one) Cable Box on.
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Page 40: Service Information
SERVICE INFORMATION Timer recording is not possible. Set clock to correct time. not set to correct time. Reprogram Timer. linco_ectly. IVCR is on. !Turn VCR off to activate Timer. TIMER SET does not appear after Reprogram Timer. programming timer. Tuning Problems Somechannels are s_Fpe.x:l o ver when Those cMrmelsare preset to be s_ppe.d. -
Page 41: Maintenance
SERVICE INFORMATION MAINTENANCE Auto Head Cleaning]Video Head Cleaning The VCR automatically cleans the heads as it is used. However after long periods of use, the video heads may become clogged with accumulated dirt, causing distortion. When this occurs, t_se do-it-yourself head cleaning cassettes available through your nearest Circuit City Store or Service Center. - Page 42 3ZR.%qCZ ]N ..O %IAT]ON System Operatlons-- VCR, TV and Cable ozo_: £ o__- _=__ _>_ > u. rn > ,,< > >.-'u _zo_u_ < _- _0 <o_ _-_r- _.- w &9 (n D D" t_ O c z__ _.Z_ _ °g_-" o©_ >...
- Page 43 VCR IFEATHR CHART VRC4275ttF VRC4265Hl? VRC4195 VRC4165 i FEATURES VCR Plus + + (Cable Box Control) tunes I VCR cable box channels !VCR Plus + (No C_.able Box Control) i VCR doesn't tune cable box channels !4-Heads lOn-Screen Audio Menu _Front/Rear Audio/Video In Jacks Stereo VCR Stereo VCR...
- Page 44 Circuit City Service Department or ity to maintain the TV receiver with which tbe video Zenith will pay for service labor by a U.S. or Cana- product is tw, e d, and the associated antenna system, in dian Zenith authorized service center when needed as proper operating condition.
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