Zenith Entertainment Machine Models VRA412

Operating Guide and Warranty for your new Zenith
Entertainment Machine
Models VRA412

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
WARNINGTO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the pres-
ence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to con-
stitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important oper-
ating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
RECORD YOUR MODEL NUMBER
(Now, while you can see it)
The model and serial number of your new VCR are located
on the back of the VCR cabinet. For your future convenience,
we suggest that you record these numbers here:
MODEL NO.____________________________________
SERIAL NO.____________________________________
WARNING DO NOT OPEN
SAFETY TIPS:
Refer to the “Safety Tips” leaflet that
came with your product for Important
Safety Instructions.
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
POWER CORD POLARIZATION:
CAUTION: To Prevent Electric Shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
ATTENTION: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne
correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu’au fond.
NOTE TO CABLE/TV INSTALLER:
This reminder is provided to call the cable TV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electric
Code (U.S.A.). The code provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground
shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of the cable entry as practical.
REGULATORY INFORMATION:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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.
“Ce appareil numérique de la class b respecte toutes les exigences du Règulement sur le matériel brouillier
du Canada.”

INSTALLATION
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VCR Features Chart
FEATURES VRA412 VRA422
SpeakEZ Function X X
4-Heads (Special Video Effects) X X
Full Load/Quick Start X X
Auto Head Cleaner X X
Audio System Monaural MTS Hi-Fi Stereo
Audio/Video (A/V) Jacks Monaural Stereo
Remote Control MBR412 X X
Auto/Manual Band Select X X
Auto/Manual Channel Search X X
Channel Capability (CATV & TV) 181 181
Record Speeds SP/EP X X
Playback Speeds SP/LP/EP X X
Auto Playback System X X
Auto/Manual Digital Tracking X X
Instant Recording X X
Timer-Controlled Recording X X
Auto Playback Tape Speed Adjust X X
Forward/Reverse Slow-Motion X X
Video (4-head VCR) Variable 1/10 to 1/32 Variable 1/10 to 1/32
Pause/Still Video X X
Real-Time Tape Counter X X
Speed Search X X
CM Skip X X
English/Spanish/French Menus X X
1-Year, 8-Event Timer X X
LED Clock Front Panel Display X X
Auto Clock Set System X X
Hook-up Cable (VCR to TV) X X
This page shows the features of your VCR and the differences between the models
1. Model VRA422 is used for the description, operation, and details provided in this operating guide.
2. VCR design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
X = Feature is provided N/A = Feature is Not Available

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INSTALLATION
Back Panel of Stereo VCR
Back Panel of Typical TV
Antenna
Flat Wire
(300 ohm)
300/75 ohmAdaptor(Not provided)
Cable TV
Wall Jack
This cable is provided with your VCR.
R LAUDIO VIDEO
VHF/UHF/CATV
ANT
TV
VHF/UHF/CATV
VIDEOR-AUDIO-L
Back Panel of Typical Cable Box
CH3 CH4
CABLE
OUT IN
Back Panel of Stereo VCR Back Panel of Typical TV
R LAUDIO VIDEO
VHF/UHF/CATV
ANT
IN
Cable TV
Wall Jack
This cable is provided with your VCR.
ANT
IN
OUT
TO
TV
VHF/UHF/CATV
VIDEOR-AUDIO-L
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
Required connections for your VCR
Connections for your VCR
Connections With a Cable Box
Connections Without a Cable Box
CH3 CH4
Turn off power or unplug VCR before making any connections.
CH3 CH4
Turn off power or unplug VCR before making any connections.

INSTALLATION
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OUT
IN
OUT
IN
R-AUDIO-L VIDEO
VHF/UHF/CATV
ANT
IN
Back Panel of Typical TV
ANT
IN
A/V cable is not provided with VCR.
ANT
IN
OUT
TO
TV
VHF/UHF/CATV
VIDEOAUDIO
OUT
IN
Back Panel of Monaural VCR
Back Panel of Stereo VCR
OUT
AUDIO VIDEO
IN
VHF/UHF/CATV
Back Panel of Typical Monaural TV
Note: If the back panelon your TV is different,
refer to the TV's operatingguide.
A/V cable is not provided with VCR.
ANT
IN
OUT
TO
TV
VHF/UHF/CATV
VIDEOR-AUDIO-L
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
ANT
IN
OUT
TO
TV
VHF/UHF/CATV
VIDEOR-AUDIO-L
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
Back Panel of Stereo VCR
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
R-AUDIO-L VIDEO
Jack panel of Accessory
A/V cable is not provided with VCR.
Laser Disc Player
or unplug VCR
or unplug VCR
Optional
connections
for your VCR
Connections for your VCR
Audio/Video (A/V) Connections to TV
Use A/V connections for a better picture.
Accessory Audio/Video (A/V) Connections to VCR
CH3 CH4
CH3 CH4
CH3 CH4
Accessory
Component:
Another VCR,
Camcorder,
Video Camera,
Satellite Receiver,
Turn off power
before making
any connections.
Turn off power
before making
any connections.

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INSTALLATION
your VCR
1
2
Press number keys
QUIT = exit
SpeakEZ
CLOCK : 1
TIMER : 2
SETUP : 3
AUDIO : 4
PROGRAM 1
DAY :
START :
STOP :
SPEED :
REPEAT :
ENTER to adjust program
Press number keys
QUIT = exit
SETUP MENU
AUTO PROGRAM: 1
CH. ADD/DEL: 2
SOURCE: 3
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY: 4
LANGUAGE SELECT: 5
CLOCK
MAIN MENU
TIMER SETUP AUDIO
Press NUMBER (1, 2, 3, 4) button
Press number keys
then ENTER QUIT = exit
AUDIO MENU
SpeakEZ: ON 1 ON 2 OFF
PLAYBACK:
RECORD:
CLOCK MENU
AUTO CLOCK SET(ON): 1
MANUAL CLOCK SET : 2
Press number keys
QUIT = exit
Note:
Do not plug the VCR into a switched
TYPICAL ZENITH VCR
WALL
SWITCH
POWER
OUTLET
Tune
TV to
Ch.3
CH3 CH4
Tune
TV to
Ch.4
CH3 CH4
OR
power stop/eject rew play f fwd pause sp/ep ch rec/itr
VCR
REC
AM
PM
TMR
Things you
must do
before you
can operate
Before you operate your VCR
MONTH :
CHANNEL :
(1-8) to select program
Audio menu’s PLAYBACK and
RECORD options are available only
with stereo VCRs.
Connect the Power
(Required) Plug your VCR into an unswitched
120 Vac, 60 Hz household power outlet. Turn
on the VCR by pressing the POWER on the
remote or on the VCR’s front panel.
power outlet. Otherwise, when the
power is switched off, the VCR turns
off. You may then have to reset the
time and date, and reprogram opera-
tional features.
Set Position of the CH3/CH4 Switch
(Required) The CH3/CH4 switch on the VCR’s
back panel determines which channel the VCR
uses to send video signals to your TV. The TV
must be tuned to the same channel you set
with the CH3/CH4 switch to see tape play-
back and status displays from the VCR. To
determine which video channel provides the
best picture for your system, try the switch
in CH3 position and tune your TV to channel
3; then try the CH4 position and tune your
TV to channel 4.
For a test display, press TV/VCR on remote
repeatedly until the VCR indicator appears in
the VCR’s front panel display. Press MENU on
the remote to see the main menu.

INSTALLATION
P A GE 7
your VCR
Select SpeakEZ Function ON/OFF
SpeakEZ only functions with
ENGLISH.
(Optional)
enter
menu quit/cc
Selects
VCR tuner
Chooses and
modifies options
tv/vcr
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
vcr
cbl/
dbs tv
power
program
ch
ch
volvol
eject
enter mute
rec/itr
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
tv/vcr
adja
0
cm skip
sel
sel
menu quit/cc
memory sp/ep
pause
stop
playrew f fwd
Point remote toward VCR
SpeakEZ
CLOCK : 1
TIMER : 2
SETUP : 3
AUDIO : 4
Press number keys
QUIT = exit
Press number keys
then ENTER QUIT = exit
AUDIO MENU
SpeakEZ: ON 1 ON 2 OFF
PLAYBACK:
RECORD:
(1 or 2) to choose
ON or OFF
Press number keys
QUIT = exit
SETUP MENU
AUTO PROGRAM: 1
CH. ADD/DEL: 2
SOURCE: 3
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY: 4
LANGUAGE SELECT: 5
Press number keys
then ENTER QUIT = exit
SETUP MENU
LANGUAGE SELECT : ENGLISH
1 ENGLISH 2 ESPAÑOL
3 FRANÇAIS
or 3) to select the
3
4
Things you
must do
before you
can operate
Before you operate your VCR
How to Access Menus
1. Press MENU to see Main Menu.
2. Press NUMBER (1, 2, 3, or 4) to see
desired sub menu to be used.
3. Press NUMBER to choose desired
option to be changed.
4. Press QUIT/CC to exit menu, or wait a
few minutes and the VCR returns to
normal operation.
A voice tells you how to use the features
in the menus if SpeakEZ is ON. (ON is
recommended.).
See the AUDIO Menu for details.
Select Language for VCR
Menus/Displays
Select English, Spanish, or
French for VCR menus and status dis-
plays. See the LANGUAGE SELECT option
on the SETUP menu for details.
MAIN MENU
Press NUMBER
Press 4.
SETUP MENU
Press NUMBER (1, 2,
desired language
Press 5.

P A GE 8
INSTALLATION
your VCR
Press number keys
QUIT = exit
SETUP MENU
AUTO PROGRAM: 1
CH. ADD/DEL: 2
SOURCE: 3
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY: 4
LANGUAGE SELECT: 5
Press number keys
then ENTER QUIT = exit
SETUP MENU
SOURCE: TUNER (TV)
1 TV 2 CATV
3 AUX
(1, 2, or 3) to select
been set.
(Optional)
Channels
(Optional)
6
Press number keys
QUIT = exit
SETUP MENU
AUTO PROGRAM: 1
CH. ADD/DEL: 2
SOURCE: 3
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY: 4
LANGUAGE SELECT: 5
QUIT = exit
SETUP MENU
AUTO PROGRAM: SEARCHING
Press number keys
QUIT = exit
SETUP MENU
AUTO PROGRAM: 1
CH. ADD/DEL: 2
SOURCE: 3
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY: 4
LANGUAGE SELECT: 5
Press number keys
then ENTER QUIT = exit
SETUP MENU
CH. 2 ADD
(0-9) then ENTER
7
8
5
CLOCK MENU
AUTO CLOCK SET(ON): 1
MANUAL CLOCK SET : 2
Press number keys
QUIT = exit
CLOCK MENU
MONTH : 1 JANUARY
DAY : 1 THU
YEAR : 1998
TIME : 12:00 PM
Press number keys
then ENTER QUIT = exit
(0-9) then ENTER to
set date and time
Some things
you must do
and others
you may
want to do
before you
can operate
Before you operate your VCR
SETUP MENU
Press NUMBER
the desired source
Press 3.
Set Date and Time for Clock
Set the clock in the VCR to the current
date and time. See CLOCK Menu for
details.
Your VCR also has an Auto-Clock Set
feature. See CLOCK Menu for details.
The Timer features will not
function unless the Clock has
Select Source for VCR
Set the source of the VCR for
the type of program signal you have
connected to the ANT IN jack on the
back of the VCR. 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 AUX if you have an
accessory Audio/Video (A/V) connected
to the VCR.
See SOURCE option on SETUP menu for
details.
Use Auto Program to Find
(Required) Use AUTO PROGRAM to find
active channels in your broadcast area.
AUTO PROGRAM stores the active chan-
nels that you can access by using the
Channel Up/Down arrows. See AUTO
PROGRAM on the SETUP Menu for
details.
Use CH. ADD/DEL to Create
Favorite Channels
Use CH. ADD/DEL to change
the list of active channels found when
using AUTO PROGRAM, so you can list
your favorites. See CH.ADD/DEL on the
SETUP Menu for details.
SETUP MENU
Press 1.
ADD/DEL: CH.
SETUP MENU
Press NUMBER
Press 2.
CLOCK MENU
Press NUMBER
Press 2.

INSTALLATION
P A GE 9
VCR.9 Select Other Menu Options
Press number keys
QUIT = exit
SETUP MENU
AUTO PROGRAM: 1
CH. ADD/DEL: 2
SOURCE: 3
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY: 4
LANGUAGE SELECT: 5
Press number keys
then ENTER QUIT = exit
SETUP MENU
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY: ON
1 ON 2 OFF
to choose ON or OFF
SpeakEZ
CLOCK : 1
TIMER : 2
SETUP : 3
AUDIO : 4
Press number keys
QUIT = exit
Press number keys
then ENTER QUIT = exit
AUDIO MENU
SpeakEZ:
PLAYBACK: HI-FI 1 HI-FI
2 NORMAL
RECORD:
to choose
HI-FI or NORMAL
SpeakEZ
CLOCK : 1
TIMER : 2
SETUP : 3
AUDIO : 4
Press number keys
QUIT = exit
Press number keys
then ENTER QUIT = exit
AUDIO MENU
SpeakEZ:
PLAYBACK:
RECORD: STEREO 1 STEREO
2 MONO
3 SAP
(1, 2 or 3) to choose
Things you
may want to
do before you
operate your
Before you operate your VCR
Show or hide the VCR status on your
screen by using the ON-SCREEN DISPLAY
option on the SETUP menu. We recom-
mend keeping this option ON. See the
SETUP menu for details.
If you have a stereo VCR, select the audio
format (HI-FI or NORMAL) to use when
you play a tape. We recommend setting
this option to HI-FI. See the PLAYBACK
MODE option on the AUDIO Menu for
details.
If you have a stereo VCR, select the audio
format (STEREO, MONO or SAP) to use
when recording. We recommend using
STEREO. See the RECORD MODE option on
the AUDIO Menu for details.
SETUP MENU
Press NUMBER (1 or 2)
Press 4.
MAIN MENU
Press NUMBER (1 or 2)
Press 4.
MAIN MENU
Press NUMBER
STEREO, MONO, or SAP
Press 4.

P A GE 10
CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS
your VCR.
power stop/eject rew play f fwd pause sp/ep ch rec/itr
VCR
REC
AM
PM
TMR
VCR
REC
AM
PM
TMR
POWER On/Off
Button
Cassette
Selector
Stop/Eject
Selector
Display
Speed Selector
REC/ITR
VCR
EP
SP
Err
Descriptions
of items you
need to know
to operate
Front Panel Diagram
Front Panel Controls
These controls perform basic VCR operations—some of them light up as you use them. The Remote
performs basic as well as advanced VCR operations.
LED Clock Front Panel Indicators
Compartment
Channel Up/Down
PLAY, REW (Rewind),
F FWD (Fast Forward),
PAUSE Selector
LED Clock Front Panel
Recording
(Instant Timer
Record) Selector
A Cassette is in the VCR
VCR is Recording
Clock Time
Time is PM
Time is AM
VCR is in timer recording
functions are available and
channels are selected at VCR
Front Panel Display shows which VCR function you
are using. For example, when you press SP/EP, SP
or EP appears to indicate the tape speed. As you
change channels, the channel numbers appear. The
current time shows even while the VCR is off.
Other messages include:
AU Auxiliary channel is selected for viewing
equipment connected to the Audio/Video jack
on the front or rear of the VCR.
Extended Play speed is selected.
Standard Play speed is selected.
-:--Clock is not set.
Error: Turn VCR On and OFF to erase “Err” mes-
sage. If it is not erased, take VCR to an
authorized repair center.

CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS
P A GE 11
displays tell
VCR Status Display
Note:
VCR Status Display Options
VCR CH
SP ST/SAP
15 MON
7:17 AM M-1:35:45
M-1:35:45 REM 1:35
M =
– =
on TV
On-Screen
you the status
of the tape
inserted and
VCR functions.
VCR Status Displays
The VCR Status Display appears on the TV when a
VCR function starts, like when you change a
channel or select a different VCR mode. For
example, pressing STOP while the VCR is in PLAY
mode shows STOP in the display. Press ENTER on
the remote at any time (except Special Effect
Playback mode; SLOW, STILL etc.) to see the Status
Display.
If the VCR Status Display does not appear on the
TV screen, check the ON-SCREEN DISPLAY option
on the SETUP menu. Select ON to see the display.
See “VCR Menu Operations” section for details.
When the Status Display appears, press ENTER
repeatedly to see abbreviated displays, as follows:
1. Press ENTER to see Status Display.
2. Press ENTER a second time to show only the
tape counter position.
3. Press ENTER a third time to show only the tape
time remaining.
4. Press ENTER repeatedly until all displays are
removed.
PLAY HI-FI 11
Current mode of operation
(STOP, PAUSE, RECORD, PLAY, etc.)
and audio format of tape, where
Play=HI-FI or NORMAL (No display)
Tape Speed
EP=Extended Play
LP=Long Play
SP=Standard Play
Current date, day, and time
Current CH (Channel) selected
by using tuner in VCR
Audio format of signal
received by VCR tuner:
STEREO, MONO or ST/SAP
Real-time tape counter
Counter Memory is active
Tape is rewound past index
mark.
1:35:45 = Length of tape (in time)
1 = 1 hour
35 = 35 minutes
45 = 45 seconds
Typical VCR Status Display
Tape Counter Position Tape Time Remaining

Installing Batteries
AAAA
After
TV = 100, CABLE = 300
Note: All VCR operations and menu
options can be accessed by using
the remote control.
A
ADJ (ADJUST Left/Right)
CM SKIP
30
EJECT
ENTER
MEMORY
(M 0:00:00).
MENU
MUTE
PROGRAM
QUIT/CC
REC/ITR
REW
SP/EP
TV/VCR SOURCE
VCR/CBL(DBS)/TV
vcr
cbl/
dbs tv
power
program
ch
ch
volvol
eject
enter mute
rec/itr
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
tv/vcr
adja
0
cm skip
sel
sel
menu quit/cc
memory sp/ep
pause
stop
playrew f fwd
Select VCR Mode,
aim at VCR
Select TV Mode,
aim at TV
Select CBL(DBS) Mode,
aim at cable box or DBS
POWER Button
MODE Selector
CBL
VCR/DBS/TV
power stop/eject rew play f fwd pause sp/ep ch rec/itr
VCR
REC
AM
PM
TMR
1. VCR/CBL(DBS)/TV selector to
2.
3.
A quick list
of all the
buttons on
your remote
control and
what they do.
The Buttons on Your Remote
Be sure to install the batteries
provided with this remote. Match
positive (+) and negative (-) with
markings shown in battery com-
partment.
installing batteries, the
remote resets to the following
brand codes:
— Feature is not available.
— Adjusts tape play-
back tracking while in VCR mode. Use to change
status of TV menu options while in TV mode.
CH (Up/Down) — Changes favorite channels.
Also selects AUX A/V input channel.
— Fast forwards picture search through
seconds of recording.
— Ejects the tape in the VCR.
— Programs menu options and shows VCR
status display.
F FWD (Fast Forward)—Advances tape rapidly.
— Returns real-time tape counter to
zero
— Shows main menu. Accesses Zenith TV
menus while in the TV mode.
— Press to turn off TV sound. Press again to
restore TV sound.
Numbers — Chooses channels and enters pro-
gramming information.
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.
— Programs remote with brand codes for
your brand of TV and/or cable box (DBS).
— Exits menu system. Selects closed
caption for some TVs while in TV mode.
— Begins tape recording.
— Rewinds tape to the beginning.
SEL (SELECT Up/Down) — Chooses TV on-screen
menu options while in TV mode.
— Chooses tape recording speed.
STOP — Cancels playback or record modes.
— Switches source of TV picture
between TV channel and VCR channel selection.
VCR functions are available in TV mode.
— Selects operational mode of
remote.
VOLUME (Up/Down) — Changes volume of TV.
Remote Control Operation
Selecting Mode of Operation
Slidedesired position for VCR, cable box
(DBS), or TV operation.
Press POWER to turn On/Off the
selected equipment.
Refer to instructions with TV and/or
cable box (DBS) for operation.

OPERATION
P A GE 13
converters
(DBS).
TV , DBS
vcr
cbl/
dbs tv
power
program
ch
ch
volvol
eject
enter mute
rec/itr
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
tv/vcr
adja
0
cm skip
sel
sel
menu quit/cc
memory sp/ep
pause
stop
playrew f fwd
Program Button
VCR/DBS/TVMode Selector
CBL
Codes
151, 152, 110, 144
Citizen 156, 157, 158, 160, 161, 162
115, 130, 113, 118, 144, 151
Daewoo 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150
130, 115
110, 111, 115, 131, 140, 143
116, 125
153, 154
102, 118, 127, 128, 144, 151
Goldstar 115, 122, 130, 131, 133, 146
Hitachi 119, 131, 132
102, 115, 124, 130, 133
JVC 109, 141
KTV 115, 130, 131, 138
LXI 104, 116, 123, 124, 125, 131
100, 101, 106, 107, 109, 114
115, 121, 122, 130, 131, 133
103, 115, 130
115, 129, 131, 103, 113, 121
NEC 115, 130
104, 122, 127, 128, 133, 163
Philco 115, 121, 122, 131, 130, 150
Philips 121, 122
134
118, 144, 151
127, 128
110, 111, 129
RCA 118, 144, 151
110, 111, 129
104, 115, 130, 131
116, 125
Cable Decoder Codes
336
336
Citizen 336
317
Eagle 306, 307, 310
GE 353
Gemini 302, 328, 333
327, 328
336
314, 330, 331
323, 324, 325, 326, 329
334
311, 312, 342
307, 310, 337, 338
NSC 332, 334
301, 321, 322
Codes
Scott 115, 130
Sears 104, 116, 123, 124, 125, 131
Sharp 112, 129, 131, 139
105
106, 107, 115, 121, 122, 130
133
153, 154
104, 123, 124
102, 113, 114, 115, 121, 130
131
XR1000 155
100, 101
Cable Decoder Codes
313, 320
300
Philips 306, 307, 308, 309, 310
318, 319
Pluser 336
RCA 318
Regal 310
304
334
317, 347, 335, 354
318, 327
318, 320, 327
334
318, 327, 328
336
303
315, 316
336
351, 352
339
349
306, 307, 310
300, 305, 311
Codes
RCA 356
355
Your remote
control
operates the
common
features of
most, but not
all, models and
brands of IR
(infrared)
controlled TVs
and cable
Programming Your Remote
Some functions of your products may not be controlled by
this remote. In such cases, use the original remote control
furnished with the product.
If you are using Zenith products, the remote comes pro-
grammed for the most commonly used codes. For other
brands — or if your remote fails to control your Zenith prod-
uct — you will have to program the remote.
Follow these steps for each product:
1. Locate the three-digit code for your brand and type of
equipment in the code tables below.
2. Slide VCR/CBL(DBS)/TV to choose TV or cable box (DBS)
mode of operation.
3. Press and hold PROGRAM while entering the brand code
for your equipment.
4. Enter the three-digit brand code and then release
PROGRAM. If your equipment does not work, repeat steps
3 and 4, or try a different brand code.
5. Write down the code that operates your equipment.
, CATV
TV Codes by Brand
TV Brand Name
Admiral
Curtis Mathes
Daytron
Emerson
Fisher
Funai
General Electric
JCPenney
Magnavox
MGA/Mitsubishi
Montgomery Wards
Panasonic
Pioneer
Proscan
Quasar
Radio Shack
Realistic
Samsung
Sanyo
Cable Converter Codes by Brand
Brand Name
Arccher
Cableview
Curtis Mathes
General Instrument
Gobrand
Hamlin
Jerrold
Kale Vision
Macom
Magnavox
OAK
TV Codes by Brand
TV Brand Name
Sony
Sylvania
Symphonic
Toshiba
Wards
Zenith
Cable Converter Codes by Brand
Brand Name
Panasonic
Paragon
Pioneer
Regency
Samsung
Scientific Atlanta
Simarx
Sprucer
Standard
Components
Stargate
Teleview
Texscan
Tocom
Uniden 348
Unika
Universal
Vid Tech
Video Way
Viewstar
Zenith
DBS Codes by Brand
DBS Brand Name
Sony

P A GE 14
OPERATION
Main Menu
Press number keys
QUIT = exit
SpeakEZ
CLOCK : 1
TIMER : 2
SETUP : 3
AUDIO : 4
PROGRAM 1
DAY :
START :
STOP :
SPEED :
REPEAT :
ENTER to adjust program
Press number keys
QUIT = exit
SETUP MENU
AUTO PROGRAM: 1
CH. ADD/DEL: 2
SOURCE: 3
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY: 4
LANGUAGE SELECT: 5
CLOCK
MAIN MENU
TIMER SETUP AUDIO
Press NUMBER (1, 2, 3, 4) button
Press number keys
then ENTER QUIT = exit
AUDIO MENU
SpeakEZ: ON 1 ON 2 OFF
PLAYBACK:
RECORD:
CLOCK MENU
AUTO CLOCK SET(ON): 1
MANUAL CLOCK SET : 2
Press number keys
QUIT = exit
enter
menu quit/cc
Selects
VCR tuner
Chooses and
modifies options
tv/vcr
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
vcr
cbl/
dbs tv
power
program
ch
ch
volvol
eject
enter mute
rec/itr
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
tv/vcr
adja
0
cm skip
sel
sel
menu quit/cc
memory sp/ep
pause
stop
playrew f fwd
Point remote toward VCR
Note:
Introducing
you to the
Main Menu
selections
MONTH :
CHANNEL :
(1-8) to select program
How to Access Menus
Menu operation is easy—just follow the instructions
shown at the bottom of the menu.
1. Press MENU to see main menu.
2. Press NUMBER (1, 2, 3, or 4) to see desired sub
menu to be used.
3. Press NUMBER to choose desired option to be
changed.
4. Press QUIT/CC to exit menu, or wait a few
minutes and the VCR returns to normal operation.
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 TV/VCR
repeatedly until VCR indicator appears in the front
panel.

OPERATION
P A GE 15
clock in VCR
Clock Menu
1.
2.
3.
Notes:
Manual Clock Set
Notes: CLOCK MENU
MONTH : 1 JANUARY
DAY : 1 THU
YEAR : 1998
TIME : 12:00 PM
Press number keys
then ENTER QUIT = exit
CLOCK MENU
AUTO CLOCK SET(ON): 1
MANUAL CLOCK SET : 2
Press number keys
QUIT = exit
date and time settings
The Clock
Menu sets the
to the current
time.
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. AUTO works only in areas where Data Service
(DS) signals are provided along with normal TV signals.
Press MENU to see Main Menu.
Press 1 to see Clock Menu on the Main Menu.
Press 1 to set the current time automatically on the
Clock Menu.
We recommend that you set the clock using the MANUAL
method the first time you use your VCR. See MANUAL
option for details.
The clock must be set before you can record by using the
TIMER Menu.
The CLOCK Menu sets the clock in the VCR to the current
date and time.
The clock must be set before you can record by using the
TIMER menu.
You may have to reset the clock if a power outage lasts for
more than 3 seconds.
How to Set Clock
1. Press MENU to see Main Menu.
2. Press 1 to see clock options.
3. Press 2 to adjust your options.
4. Press the NUMBER (0~9) then ENTER to specify current
date and time.
5. Press QUIT/CC to exit the menu system.
Typical CLOCK Menu with

P A GE 16
OPERATION
specify
Timer Menu
PROGRAM 1
7 JULY
DAY : 20 MON
START : 11:16 AM
STOP : 11:46 AM
SPEED
REPEAT
to erase press (0)
PROGRAM 1
7 JULY
DAY : 20 MON
START : 11:16 AM
STOP : 11:46 AM
SPEED
REPEAT
to erase press (0)
Note:
it is recording. Pressing POWER stops the
recording.
SpeakEZ
CLOCK : 1
TIMER : 2
SETUP : 3
AUDIO : 4
Press number keys
QUIT = exit
PROGRAM 1
DAY :
START :
STOP :
SPEED :
REPEAT :
ENTER to adjust program
PROGRAM 8
DAY :
START :
STOP :
SPEED :
REPEAT :
ENTER to adjust program
CHANNEL OPTIONS
SPEED OPTIONS (SP or EP)
Follow
steps
The TIMER
Menu tells
the VCR when
to record a
program on a
day and at a
time you
MONTH :
CHANNEL : 20 TV
: EP
: ONCE
(1-8) to select program
MONTH :
CHANNEL : 20 TV
: EP
: ONCE
(1-8) to select program
You can specify eight different events to be recorded in a one-year period.
How to Use Timer
1. Choose TIMER menu as described in “How to
Access Menus.”
2. Press the Numbers on the Remote as needed for
the items in the menu, then press ENTER.
3. Press QUIT/CC to exit the menu system.
Set the VCR in TIMER mode by pressing POWER to
turn off the VCR. The TIMER indicator appears in the
front panel of the VCR.
You cannot operate the VCR manually while
To Erase a Program
1. Choose TIMER menu as described in “How to
Access Menus.”
2. Press NUMBER(1-8) to select desired PROGRAM to
be erased.
3. Press 0 to erase the program.
4. Press QUIT/CC to exit the menu system.
MONTH :
CHANNEL :
(1-8) to select program
MONTH :
CHANNEL :
(1-8) to select program
Press 2
Month of Recording
Day of Recording
Start Time of Recording
Stop Time of Recording
Channel of Recording
Speed of Recording
Frequency of Recording
Program Number
When highlighted, press NUMBER (1-
8) to choose program Number.
REPEAT OPTIONS
ONCE — Records once.
WEEKLY — Records once each week.
DAILY — Records one time each day,
Monday - Friday.
To select an AUX channel, select the
next highest or lowest channel pro-
grammed in the VCR with the CHAN-
NEL Up/Down arrows.
The SP mode determines how much
tape is left and switches speed from
SP to EP, if necessary, to complete
recording the program. There will be
some picture and sound distortion at
the point of the speed change.
Press 0 to erase program
these

OPERATION
P A GE 17
Setup Menu
The SETUP
Menu customizes
the
VCR’s opera-
Choose SETUP Menu as
Press number keys
QUIT = exit
SETUP MENU
AUTO PROGRAM: 1
CH. ADD/DEL: 2
SOURCE: 3
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY: 4
LANGUAGE SELECT: 5
tion for your
described in “How to
particular
Access Menus.”
needs.
AUTO PROGRAM Finds all active channels and stores them in the VCR’s memory for access
by Channel Up/Down. Press 1 to begin search.
CH. ADD/DEL Edits the channels found by AUTO PROGRAM. Use number keys followed by
ENTER to select the channel to be edited (e.g., to ADD channel 3, press 3
then ENTER). Press ENTER to ADD or DEL (Delete) channels to create your
own list of favorite channels.
SOURCE Selects TV, CATV, or AUX as the source of the 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 AUX if you want to see the program from accessory equipment,
such as a camcorder, connected to the Audio/Video (A/V) IN jacks
on the VCR.
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY Selects whether or not you see VCR Status Displays on the TV.
LANGUAGE SELECT Selects English, Spanish or French for VCR menus and displays on the TV.

P A GE 18
OPERATION
AUDIO Menu’s
PLAYBACK
and RECORD
Audio Menu
options are The AUDIO Menu indicates
available only the audio format used
with stereo when recording or playing
VCRs. a tape. Choose AUDIO
Menu as described in
“How to Access Menus.”
Press ENTER (and repeat)
to choose items in the
menu (some models).
Press number keys
then ENTER QUIT = exit
AUDIO MENU
SpeakEZ: ON 1 ON 2 OFF
PLAYBACK:
RECORD:
SpeakEZ Turns SpeakEZ ON or OFF.
A voice tells you how to use the features you select in the menus if
SpeakEZ is ON. (ON is recommended.)
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.
RECORD Select the STEREO, MONO, or SAP for recording a program.
STEREO records sound from the left and right audio tracks in stereophonic
format.
MONO (Monaural) records sound in monaural format even if the program is
in stereo.
SAP records the Second Audio Program (SAP) track, if present, in addition
to the stereo audio tracks. SAP usually contains audio in another language.

OPERATION
P A GE 19
to select
Selecting Channels when the VCR is OFF
Selecting Channels at the TV when VCR is
ON
Selecting Channels at the VCR when VCR is
ON
IN OUT
Audio/Video Output to TV
VCR Output to TV
(Channel 3 or 4 when
VCR is on and TV/VCR
is in VCR position)
CH3 CH4 Cable Box
Output
to VCR
From
Cable- TV
System
Direct Cable
All-Channel
Antenna
Cable TV
Wall Jack
Typical
Cable Box
OUT
VHF/UHF/CATV
IN
AUDIO
OUT
VIDEO
OUT
RL
3 4
CHANNEL
Zenith Stereo VCR
VHF-UHF
CABLE IN
VIDEO
IN
AUDIO
IN
Zenith TV
Or
Or
This page
shows a
typical video
system and
explains how
channels.
Watching TV Through the VCR
1. Turn TV on.
2. Select channel you’d like to watch at the TV. If
you have a cable box, select channel 3 or 4 at
the TV. Selects cable box channels at the cable
box.
1. Turn TV and VCR on.
2. Place VCR in TV mode by pressing TV/VCR on
the remote repeatedly until the VCR indicator
disappears from the VCR front panel.
3. Select channel you’d like to watch at the TV. If
you have a cable box, select channel 3 or 4 at
the TV. Select cable box channels at the cable
box.
1. Turn TV and VCR on.
2. Place VCR in VCR mode by pressing TV/VCR on
remote repeatedly until the VCR indicator
appears in the VCR front panel.
3. Select channels 3 or 4 at the TV. If you have
connected your VCR to the TV’s A/V input
jacks, select the A/V source at the TV 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. Select cable box channels at
the cable box.
R L

P A GE 20
OPERATION
your VCR.
ANT
IN
OUT
TO
TV
VHF/UHF/CATV
VIDEOR-AUDIO-L
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
A/V cable is not provided with VCR.
Back Panel of Stereo VCR
Press number keys
then ENTER QUIT = exit
SETUP MENU
SOURCE: TUNER (TV)
1 TV 2 CATV
3 AUX
SOURCE
TUNER
TV
Items in the Menu
This page
describes how
to connect a
camcorder to
Camcorder Connected to VCR
CH3 CH4
Select AUX for Viewing an Audio/Video
source like a Camcorder
1. With TV and VCR on, place VCR in VCR mode by
pressing TV/VCR on the remote (and repeat) until
the VCR indicator appears in the VCR’s front panel.
2. Select channel 3 (or 4) on the TV. Note: If your TV
has A/V jacks, you may get a better picture if you
connect your VCR there. (Then, select the A/V
source on the TV.)
3. At the VCR, Channel Down lower than the lowest
channel (or Channel Up above the highest) to
select “AUX” Or, you may—
Choose the SETUP menu as described in “How to
Access Menus.”
Press 3 for the SETUP menu’s SOURCE item.
Press 3 for AUX, then ENTER. (Press QUIT/CC to
exit.)
Turn off power or unplug VCR
before making any connections.
Press 3 to select AUX
Shows the program source—TV, CATV, or AUX—selected for the VCR to receive.
The VCR is using its Tuner to receive programs from an antenna or cable.
Selects programs for the VCR from a rooftop-type antenna.
CATV Selects programs for the VCR from Cable TV.
AUX Selects programs for the VCR from the R-AUDIO-L—VIDEO IN jacks (where you may have
connected your camcorder).

OPERATION
P A GE 21
in your VCR.
Note:
Cassette
Safety Tab
Shown in
Place
Cassette SP LP EP
Length (Long Play) (Extended Play)
POWER
PLAY
STOP
TV/VCR
vcr
cbl/
dbs tv
power
program
ch
ch
volvol
eject
enter mute
rec/itr
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
tv/vcr
adja
0
cm skip
sel
sel
menu quit/cc
memory sp/ep
pause
stop
playrew f fwd
power stop/eject play
This page
explains the
basics of
playing tapes
Playing Tapes
Automatic Playback (No Safety Tab)
1. Tape playback begins automatically, if the safe-
ty tab is removed from the cassette case. For
example, most rental movies have no safety
tab. Simply insert the prerecorded VHS cassette
into the VCR. Power turns on and playback
begins.
2. Select the channel 3 or 4 at the TV. Or, select
the TV’s AUX (Auxiliary) source to see the
picture, if you are using the A/V jacks.
Manual Playback (Has Safety Tab)
1. Press POWER to turn VCR on.
2. Insert a prerecorded VHS cassette into the VCR.
3. Press PLAY to begin playback.
4. Select the channel 3 or 4 at the TV. Or, select
the TV’s AUX (Auxiliary) source to see the
picture, if you are using the A/V jacks.
Unloading the Cassette from the VCR
1. Press STOP if the tape is playing.
2. Press STOP/EJECT at the VCR until the cassette
is ejected.
This VCR records only in SP and EP speeds. Your
VCR sets the playback speed automatically to the
speed used to record the tape.
(Continued on next page)
VHS Cassette Playback/Record Times
(Standard Play)
T-30 30 Minutes 1 Hour 1 Hour,
30 Minutes
T-60 1 Hour 2 Hours 3 Hours
T-120 2 Hours 4 Hours 6 Hours
T-160 2 Hours, 5 Hours, 8 Hours
40 Minutes 20 Minutes
VCR’s Controls

P A GE 22
OPERATION
play tapes on
your VCR.
ADJ. (F/GVideo
Note:
back.
vcr
cbl/
dbs tv
power
program
ch
ch
volvol
eject
enter mute
rec/itr
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
tv/vcr
adja
0
cm skip
sel
sel
menu quit/cc
memory sp/ep
pause
stop
playrew f fwd
POWER
ENTER F FWD
CM SKIP
(F/G)
This page
explains how
to use the
remote to
Playing Tapes
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. While the tape is playing, press
) to adjust the tracking manually.
Real-Time Tape Counter
Press ENTER twice to keep the tape counter
on the TV screen. Press ENTER repeatedly to
remove all displays. The counter resets to
0:00:00 when you insert a cassette or when a
tape is rewound to its beginning.
Pause/Forward/Reverse Slow-Motion
(While in play mode) Press PAUSE for still
video. Press PAUSE again, and follow
on-screen instructions for Forward or Reverse
slow motion. Press F FWD or REW to control
slow speed during slow motion. Press PLAY to
resume normal tape playing.
When the reverse slow mode continues
for more than 30 secondes, the VCR will auto-
matically change to play mode.
Tape Rewind and Fast Forward
(While in Stop mode) Press and release REW
or F FWD (Fast Forward), as desired. Press
STOP when tape reaches desired location.
Reverse/Forward Search
(While in Play mode) Press and release REW or
F FWD, as desired. Press PLAY to resume
normal tape playing.
CM Skip (Commercial Skip)
(While in play mode) Pressing CM SKIP on the
remote skips commercials or other program
material. Pressing 1, 2, 3, or 4 times skips
30, 60, 90, or 120 seconds, respectively. CM
SKIP skips a full 120 seconds of commercials
in a few seconds, then resumes normal play-
PAUSE
REW (Rewind)
PLAY
(Fast Forward)
STOP
ADJUST

OPERATION
P A GE 23
– or –
or –
Remote's Controls
sp/eptv/vcr
rec/itr
power
stop
VCR's Controls
power stop/ejectsp/ep rec/itr
Recording
what you are
watching
on TV.
Instant Recording
Options You Can Use While Recording
Instant recording lets you record until you reach
the end of tape or you press STOP to stop record-
ing.
1. Turn TV and VCR on.
2. Place VCR in VCR mode by pressing TV/VCR on
the remote repeatedly until the VCR indicator
appears in the VCR front panel.
3. Select channel 3 or 4 at the TV. If you have
connected your VCR to the TV’s A/V input jacks,
select the A/V source at the TV for a better pic-
ture.
4. 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.
5. Insert a VHS cassette tape into the VCR.
6. Press SP/EP to select recording speed, if
desired. Recording speed is always SP, unless
you select EP.
7. Press REC/ITR until recording begins. REC indi-
cator appears in the VCR front panel. Recording
continues until you reach the end of the tape,
or until you press STOP to stop recording.
Instant Recording Instant Timer Recording
(until end of tape) (Preset recording times)
PAUSE STOP STOP/EJECT
Momentarily Pauses Stops and exits recording
recording. Press PAUSE mode.
again to resume recording.
STOP STOP/EJECT
Stops and exits recording
mode.

P A GE 24
OPERATION
Remote's Controls
sp/eptv/vcr
rec/itr
power
stop
VCR's Controls
power stop/ejectsp/ep rec/itr
DisplayREC/ITR
2 0:30
3 1:00
4 1:30
5 2:00
. . .
. . .
. . .
9 4:00
10
Note:
VCR.
2
3
4
1
5
6
7
8
Note:
Recording
using preset
time periods.
Instant Recording
Presses of Preset Time For
Recording
1 (Press) Current Time Until end of tape
30 minutes
1 hours
1 hour and
30 minutes
2 hours
4 hours
No display normal recording
Preset Time Periods for ITR Recording.
Preset recording time counts down until the record-
ing time is over.
Instant (attended) Timer Recording (ITR) lets you
record where you record for a specific preset time
period, instead of recording until the end of tape is
reached. For example, you can record a 30-minute
show using the preset time period.
Turn TV and VCR on.
Place VCR in VCR mode by pressing
TV/VCR on the remote repeatedly until
the VCR indicator appears in the VCR
front panel.
Select channel 3 or 4 at the TV. If you
have connected your VCR to the TV’s
A/V input jacks, select the 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.
Insert a VHS cassette tape into the
Press SP/EP to select recording speed,
if desired. Recording speed is always
SP, unless you select EP.
Press REC/ITR until recording begins.
The REC indicator appears in the VCR
front panel. Recording continues until
you reach the end of the tape, or until
you press STOP to stop recording.
Press REC/ITR repeatedly to select a
preset recording time period. Each sub-
sequent press of REC/ITR increases the
recording time by 30 minutes until you
reach a maximum of 4 hours.
The SP mode determines how much tape
is left and switches speed from SP to EP, if
necessary, to complete recording the program.
There will be some picture and sound distortion
at the point of the speed change.

OPERATION
P A GE 25
Note:
VCR.
Note:
2
3
4
1
5
6
7
8
9
–
or
Remote's Controls
sp/eptv/vcr
rec/itr
power
stop
VCR's Controls
power stop/ejectsp/ep rec/itr
Recording one
show while
watching
another.
Instant Recording
If you have a cable box connected to your VCR,
you cannot record one show and watch another.
Choose the show you wish to record using the
VCR’s channel selector. Choose the show you wish
to watch using the TV’s channel selector.
Turn TV and VCR on.
Place VCR in VCR mode by pressing
TV/VCR on the remote repeatedly until
the VCR indicator appears in the VCR
front panel.
Select channel 3 or 4 at the TV. If you
have connected your VCR to the TV’s
A/V input jacks, select the 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.
Insert a VHS cassette tape into the
Press SP/EP to select recording speed,
if desired. Recording speed is always
SP, unless you select EP.
Press REC/ITR until recording begins.
REC indicator appears in the VCR front
panel. Recording continues until you
reach the end of the tape, or until you
press STOP to stop recording.
Place VCR in TV mode by pressing
TV/VCR on remote to turn off VCR
indicator in the VCR front panel.
Select the show you wish to watch
using the TV’s channel selector.
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 TV/VCR on the remote to show
the VCR indicator in the VCR’s front panel.
Options You Can Use While Recording
Instant Recording
(until end of tape)
PAUSE
Momentarily pauses recording. Press PAUSE
again to resume recording.
STOP STOP/EJECT – Stops and exits
recording mode.

P A GE 26
OPERATION
you can
VCR.
MAIN MENU TIMER MENU TIMER MENU
VCR TIMER
On Off
Off On (or set)2
3
4
1
5
6
SpeakEZ
CLOCK : 1
TIMER : 2
SETUP : 3
AUDIO : 4
Press number keys
QUIT = exit
PROGRAM 1
DAY :
START :
STOP :
SPEED :
REPEAT :
ENTER to adjust program
PROGRAM 8
DAY :
START :
STOP :
SPEED :
REPEAT :
ENTER to adjust program
This page
explains how
to use the
timer so that
record while
you are away.
Recording While You’re Away
Timer-controlled recording lets you record shows
unattended. Pick a day and time up to one year in
advance. The show may be recorded once or on
multiple days. You can schedule up to eight
different events into the PROGRAM TIMER for
recording, as long as no events overlap in the
same time period.
Turn TV and VCR on.
Place VCR in VCR mode by pressing
TV/VCR on the remote repeatedly until
the VCR indicator appears in the VCR
front panel.
Select channel 3 or 4 at the TV.
Insert a VHS cassette tape into the
Program events to be recorded with the
Timer by following the procedure in the
TIMER MENU section. If you have a
cable box, select channel 3 or 4 (at
the VCR) as the channel to be record-
ed. Keep your cable box on when using
the Timer to record.
Enable the Timer by pressing POWER to
turn off the VCR. The TMR indicator
appears in the VCR front panel to indi-
cate the VCR is in the TIMER recording
mode.
for Program 1 for Program 8
VCR OPERATION POWER STATUS
Disables timer-controlled
recording if an event is
Scheduled in the Timer. All
other VCR operations can
be used as desired.
Enables timer-controlled
recording if an event is
scheduled in the Timer. You
cannot be operate the VCR
manually while it is in
Timer Set mode. If you
have scheduled the Timer,
you’ll be recording at a
later time.
MONTH :
CHANNEL :
(1-8) to select program
MONTH :
CHANNEL :
(1-8) to select program
Press 2
VCR Operation with Timer Off or On

TROUBLESHOOTING
P A GE 27
Troubleshooting Some quick
and easy tips
Before Calling for Service to fixing
Please refer to this chart before calling for service. First, turn on the TV and VCR. Select appropriate problems
input for the TV to receive the video signal from the VCR. You will probably use the Antenna In connec-yourself.
tion to the TV. Select channel 3 or 4 at the TV. Place the VCR in the VCR mode by pressing TV/VCR on
the remote repeatedly until VCR indicator appears in the VCR front panel. If you have a cable box, turn
it on and select channel 3 or 4 at the VCR.
Operating Problems
Observed Condition Possible Cause Probable Solution
No power to the VCR. Power cord is not connected. Connect power cord.
Remote does not function. Batteries are weak. Replace with new batteries.
You are too far away from the
VCR.
Move closer to the VCR.
Remote may be at an awkward
angle.
Avoid holding the remote at
sharp angle.
No picture appears on TV screen
from any VCR function.
Source for TV is not selected
properly.
Set INPUT source on TV to
Audio/Video In, or tune TV to
Channel 3 or 4, as appropriate.
TV/VCR mode for VCR is set to TV. Press TV/VCR on remote repeatedly
to choose VCR mode. VCR
indicator appears in VCR front
panel.
VCR features do not function.
VCR does not respond to remote
functions or VCR keys.
VCR is locked up Disconnect VCR power cord for
three (3) seconds. Reset clock
and other features as necessary.
Playing Tapes (Playback) Problems
Observed Condition Possible Cause Probable Solution
Tape will not rewind or fast Tape is fully rewound or is at No action necessary.
forward. its end.
Mechanical sound is audible Note: This is normal operating No action necessary.
during playback. sound from internal
mechanisms.
Tape playback does not appear Source for TV is not selected Set Input source on TV to
on TV screen. properly. Audio/Video In, or tune TV to
Channel 3 or 4, as appropriate.
TV/VCR mode for VCR is set to Press TV/VCR repeatedly to
TV. choose VCR mode. VCR indicator
appears in VCR front panel.
Video “noise” (horizontal Tape is a rental or was recorded Use ADJ. (F/G) for manual
streaks) appear during normal on another VCR. tracking adjustment while tape
tape playing. is playing.
Tape heads are dirty. Clean video heads.
VCR Status Display flickers Tape tracking needs to be From STILL video mode, enable
when using STILL video during
tape playback.
adjusted while in slow-motion
playback.
slow-motion playback. Use
ADJ. (F/G) to adjust tracking
for best picture. Return to PLAY
mode, then press PAUSE for
STILL video.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Some quick Troubleshooting
and easy tips
to fixing
problems
yourself.
Channel Tuning Problems
Observed Condition Possible Cause Probable Solution
Some channels are skipped over Those channels were deleted Use CH. ADD/DEL to restore
when using Channel Up/Down. with the CH. ADD/DEL option. channels. See SETUP Menu for
details.
Picture and sound are weak or Antenna or cables are loose. Tighten connections or replace
missing. cable.
Wrong SOURCE option is being Try all SOURCE options. See
used. SETUP menu for details.
Recording Problems
Observed Condition Possible Cause Probable Solution
Camcorder image is not shown. Camcorder is off. Turn camcorder on and operate
properly.
Camcorder image via A/V input
to VCR is not shown on TV
screen.
VCR SOURCE is not set to AUX. Use Channel Up/Down to select
AUX A/V input channel.
Timer recording is not possible. Clock in VCR is not set to
correct time.
Set clock to correct time. See
CLOCK menu.
VCR is on which disables timer. Turn VCR off to enable timer.
TMR indicator appears in the
VCR front panel.
Timer has been programmed
incorrectly.
Reprogram Timer. See TIMER
menu.
TMR indicator does not appear
after programming timer.
Reprogram Timer and turn VCR
off to enable timer.
TMR indicator appears after VCR
is turned off.
VCR is in Timer Recording mode. This is normal indication that
the VCR is in TIMER mode. If
needed, disable TIMER by
turning VCR on.
Stereo Audio Record and/or Playback Problems
Observed Condition Possible Cause Probable Solution
Stereo is not present. TV is not Stereo-compatible. No action is possible.
Program is not in stereo format. No action is possible.
VCR A/V Out jacks are not con-Make A/V connections. Stereo is
nected to TV A/V In jacks. available only via A/V output
from VCR.
VCR Audio/Video Out is not Select AUX or A/V source as TV
selected for viewing at the TV. input.
VCR AUDIO RECORD mode is set Set VCR AUDIO RECORD mode to
to SAP or MONAURAL. Stereo. See AUDIO Menu.

TROUBLESHOOTING
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yourself.
Video Head Cleaning
Caution:
Cabinet Cleaning
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•
occur:
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•
Some quick
and easy tips
to fixing
problems
Troubleshooting
Magnetic Field from Other Equipment
Keep the VCR and videotapes away from strong magnetic fields, such as those produced by a vacuum
cleaner, refrigerator, or air conditioner.
Your VCR automatically cleans the heads as it is used. However, after long periods of use, your video
heads may become clogged with accumulated dirt, causing distortion. When this occurs, use a do-it-
yourself wet-type head cleaning cassette available from your Zenith dealer.
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.
Clean the outside surfaces of the VCR with a soft lint-free cloth as required. Use care not to scratch the
VCR during cleaning.
Moisture Condensation
Moisture condensation can occur:
When the video recorder is moved from a cold
place to a warm place.
Under extremely humid conditions
In locations where moisture condensation may
Keep the power cord plugged into an AC outlet
and POWER On. This will help prevent condensa-
tion.
When condensation has occurred, wait a few
hours for the VCR to dry before using it.

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INDEX
Find what
you want
quickly.
Index
FEATURE PAGE
Audio Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Auto Channel Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 17
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5, 19
Ch. Add/Del. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 17
Clock Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 15
Features Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Front Panel Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Instant Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23-25
Language Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Playing Tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-22
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Setup Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
SpeakEZ Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Timer Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Timer-Controlled Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27-29
VCR Status Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Watching TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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Your Zenith Limited Warranty
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER OR PLAYER
Welcome into the Zenith family! We believe that you will be pleased with your new Zenith Entertainment Machine. Please read this war
ranty
carefully, it is a “LIMITED WARRANTY” as defined under Federal Law. This warranty gives you specific legal rights,
and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state within the U.S.A.
ZENITH’S RESPONSIBILITY
Service Labor During a period of 90 days from effective warranty date, Zenith will provide service labor by a Zenith authorized service center
when needed as determined by Zenith, as a result of manufacturing defects.
Parts New or remanufactured replacements for factory-defective parts will be supplied by a Zenith authorized service center for one year from
effective warranty date . Such replacement parts are warranted for the remaining portion of the original warranty period.
Not Covered This warranty covers manufacturing defects and does not cover installation, adjustment of customer controls in the home, installation or
repair of home antenna systems, cable converters or cable company-supplied equipment; it also does not cover damage due to misuse,
abuse, negligence, acts of God or other causes beyond the control of Zenith. Any alteration of the product after manufacture voids this
warranty in its entirety.
OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITY
Effective Warranty Date Warranty begins on the date of original consumer purchase. For your convenience, keep the dealer’s dated bill of sale or a delivery ticket
as evidence of the purchase date.
Operating Guide Read your Operating Guide carefully so that you will understand the operation of your set and how to adjust the customer controls.
Carry-In Service The video product must be taken to a U.S. or Canadian Zenith authorized service center for warranty service and must be picked up by
the owner.
TV Set Performance It is the owner’s responsibility to maintain the TV receiver with which the video product is used, and the associated antenna system, in
proper operating condition..
Important Product Registration—Please fill out and mail your Product Registration Card. It is imperative that Zenith know how to reach you
promptly if we should discover a safety problem that could affect you.
Warranty Service For warranty service information, contact any Zenith authorized service center. Parts and service labor that are Zenith’s responsibility
(see above) will be provided without charge. Other service is at the owner’s expense. If you have any problem in obtaining satisfactory
warranty service, call or write the Zenith Response Center. You must provide the model number, serial number and date of purchase or
date of original installation. Before you ask for warranty service, read “Maintenance And Troubleshooting” in your operating guide. You
might avoid a service call.
THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY
OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND ZENITH SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL,
INDIRECT, OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING LOST REVENUES OR PROFITS IN CONNECTION WITH THE PRODUCT.
Zenith Electronics Corporation
Customer Service Department
1000 Milwaukee Avenue
Glenview, Illinois 60025-2493
Telephone: (847) 391-8752
Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Central Time
ZENITH ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Zenith Part No. 206-3390
1000 MILWAUKEE AVENUE GS# 3835RM0024M
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