User manual ZENITH VCM321 OPERATING GUIDE

[. . . ] Installation and Operating Guide | Warranty Model Number | VCM321 | Video Cassette Recorder © Copyright 2003, Zenith Electronics Corporation Safety Precautions WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute 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 operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product. 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. ). [. . . ] · If the tape reaches the end before STOP is pressed, the VCR will automatically stop, rewind, eject the tape, and turn itself off. input TRACKING CONTROL AUTO TRACKING The automatic tracking function adjusts the picture to remove snow or streaks. The AUTO TRACKING function works in the following cases: · A tape is played back for the first time. MANUAL TRACKING If noise appears on the screen during playback, press either DE DE CH/TRK (D/E) on the remote control or CH (D/E) on the front panel until the noise on the screen is reduced. · In case of vertical jitter, adjust these controls very carefully. · Tracking is automatically reset to normal when the tape is ejected or the power cord is unplugged for more than 3 seconds. 21 NORMAL PLAYBACK (Contd. ) AUTO PLAY SYSTEM This VCR features fully automatic playback and rewind. · At the end of the tape, the VCR stops, then rewinds the tape. · The cassette is ejected after rewinding and the VCR turns itself off automatically. LOAD AUTO PLAY TAPE AUTO REWIND EJECT AUTO AUTO POWER OFF AUTO POWER SHUT-OFF FUNCTION This feature is especially helpful when you finish watching a tape. Press POWER during the REWIND mode, the VCR will enter the AUTO POWER SHUTOFF mode. After tape is rewound, VCR will turn off automatically. PLAYBACK stop rew power REWIND AUTO POWER OFF 22 SPECIAL EFFECTS PLAYBACK These special effects are available during playback. TO WATCH A STILL (or Frame Advance) PICTURE During PLAYBACK mode. . . 1. Press PAUSE. power eject menu ch/trk enter ch/trk clear adj adj Still picture will appear on the TV screen. · If a still picture vibrates vertically, stabilize it using CH/TRK DE (D/E) on the remote control. · If the VCR is left in the STILL mode for more than 5 minutes, the VCR will automatically enter the Stop mode to protect the tape and video heads. tv / vcr stop rew pause slow sp / slp rec / itr ff 2. Press PAUSE repeatedly to advance the video picture one frame at a time while viewing a still picture. play 3. VISUAL SEARCH FUNCTION This function lets you quickly and visually search for a desired tape section in either direction, forward or reverse. cm skip PLAYBACK EZ review input During PLAYBACK mode. . . 1. Press desired search button (FF or REW). The VCR will activat SEARCH mode. · If the VCR is left in the SEARCH mode for more than 3 minutes, the VCR will automatically enter the PLAY mode, to protect the tape and video heads. 2. Press and hold FF or REW again. Visual search (Cue/Review) begins so you can check what is on the tape. · The CUE or REVIEW mode will continue until the FF or REW button is released. 3. When released, Fast Forward or Rewind resumes. 23 SPECIAL EFFECTS PLAYBACK (Contd. ) USING THE SLOW MOTION FEATURE During PLAYBACK mode. . . 1. Press SLOW. power eject menu ch/trk enter ch/trk clear adj adj tv / vcr stop rew pause slow sp / slp rec / itr ff The tape will be played back at a speed 1/19 times slower than the normal speed. DE · During slow playback, CH/TRK (D/E) on the Remote Control can be used to minimize noise bands. · If Slow mode continues for more than 3 minutes, the VCR will automatically change to PLAYBACK mode. 2. [. . . ] HOW SERVICE IS HANDLED: Call 1-800-984-9349 for instructions on getting the defective unit repaired or replaced. Please retain dated sales receipt and your box to return the unit to Zenith for repair or replacement. Both ways shipping charges will be borne by Zenith during the Warranty Period. After the Warranty Period, you pay in-bound shipping charges and Zenith pays return shipping charges. [. . . ]