User manual ZENITH VRA412 OPERATING GUIDE

[. . . ] Operating Guide and Warranty for your new Zenith Entertainment Machine Models VRA412 VRA422 thanks for choosing zenith 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: SAFETY TIPS: Refer to the "Safety Tips" leaflet that came with your product for Important Safety Instructions. MODEL NO. ____________________________________ SERIAL NO. ____________________________________ WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. [. . . ] If you have a cable box, select channel 3 or 4 at the TV. Select cable box channels at the cable box. PAGE 20 O P E R AT I O N This page describes how to connect a camcorder to your VCR. Camcorder Connected to VCR Back Panel of Stereo VCR ANT IN VHF/UHF/CATV OUT TO TV R-AUDIO-L OUT CH3 CH4 VIDEO OUT IN IN Turn off power or unplug VCR before making any connections. A/V cable is not provided with VCR. 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. 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 QUIT/CC to exit. ) SETUP MENU SOURCE: TUNER (TV) 1 TV 2 CATV 3 AUX Press number keys then ENTER QUIT = exit Press 3 to select AUX Items in the Menu SOURCE TUNER TV CATV 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. Selects programs for the VCR from Cable TV. Selects programs for the VCR from the R-AUDIO-L--VIDEO IN jacks (where you may have connected your camcorder). O P E R AT I O N PAGE 21 Playing Tapes Automatic Playback (No Safety Tab) 1. Tape playback begins automatically, if the safety 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. Or, select the TV's AUX (Auxiliary) source to see the picture, if you are using the A/V jacks. power stop/eject play This page explains the basics of playing tapes in your VCR. VCR's Controls Manual Playback (Has Safety Tab) 1. Insert a prerecorded VHS cassette into the VCR. Press PLAY to begin playback. Cassette Safety Tab Shown in Place power cbl/ vcr dbs tv program 4. Or, select the TV's AUX (Auxiliary) source to see the picture, if you are using the A/V jacks. POWER eject vol enter ch ch vol mute pause Unloading the Cassette from the VCR 1. Press STOP/EJECT at the VCR until the cassette is ejected. rew play f fwd PLAY rec/itr stop STOP 1 4 7 tv/vcr 2 5 8 0 3 6 9 cm skip TV/VCR Note: 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) a sel sel menu memory adj quit/cc sp/ep VHS Cassette Playback/Record Times Cassette SP LP EP Length (Standard Play) (Long Play) (Extended Play) T-30 T-60 T-120 T-160 30 Minutes 1 Hour 2 Hours 2 Hours, 40 Minutes 1 Hour 2 Hours 4 Hours 5 Hours, 20 Minutes 1 Hour, 30 Minutes 3 Hours 6 Hours 8 Hours PAGE 22 O P E R AT I O N This page explains how to use the remote to play tapes on your VCR. 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. [. . . ] CALL TOLL-FREE 1. 800. 255. 6790 zenith Use Your Visa or MasterCard to Order PLEASE ALLOW 3 - 4 WEEKS FOR DELIVERY 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 warranty 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. [. . . ]