User manual ZENITH VCP353

[. . . ] machine numbers VCP353 thanks for choosing zenith SAFETY WARNINGS WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). The 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 appliance. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OF 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 System Installer This reminder is provided to call the cable TV installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (U. S. A. ). [. . . ] Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition. Wall or Ceiling Mounting The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer. Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat. EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70 Antenna Lead in Wire Ground Clamp Antenna Discharge Unit (NEC Section 810-20) Grounding Conductors (NEC Section 810-21) Ground Clamps Power Service Grounding Electrode System (NEC Art 250, Part H) Electric Service Equipment NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE -4- CONTENTS Safety Warnings . . Inside Back Cover Note: This video cassette player is for video playback only. Recording is not possible with this unit. -5- HOOK-UP Refer to the following steps to hook up your Video Cassette Player easily and quickly. Step 1: Identify the Connectors and Switches Locate the following connectors and switch on the back of your VCP; 1 2 3 Channel 3/4 Switch Output video channel switch. Video Out Jack Video output must be used in conjunction with audio out connection. 4 Audio Out Jack Audio output must be used in conjunction with video out connection. Note: Use of the Audio/Video Output jacks is optional. Depending on the capability of your TV, you may get improved picture quality when using these connections. RF Out Jack Output to television. 1 2 3 CHANNEL 3 4 ANT. IN VHF/UHF RF. OUT DC I N 1 2V VIDEO OUT AUDIO 6 5 4 Step 2: Select the Output Video Channel Your VCP has been designed to transmit a signal to channel 3 or 4 of your TV, TO get the proper TV signal, set the Channel 3/4 switch on the back of the VCP to the channel that provides the best picture. CHANNEL When playing a tape, the TV must be tuned to the same chan- 3 nel (3 or 4) as the Channel 3/4 switch on the VCP. If the VCP is connected to your TV via the Audio/Video output jacks also, choose appropriate input source at the TV, (TV Channel 3/4 or Audio/Video In. ) HOOK-UP (continued) Step 3: Connect VCP to Antenna or Cable-TV Line Your antenna/cable-TV connection will be similar to one of the illustrations below. If pressed while the VCP is turned off, the power will turn on, the cassette will be ejected, then the power will turn off automatically. TRK (Tracking) Control Adjusts the tracking until video noise is lessened or eliminated. DEW Indicator Indicates excessive moisture condensation is in the unit. -9- 7 8 PLAY/A. TRK (Auto Tracking) Indicator Indicates tape is playing and tracking automatically. Tape will automatically rewind when it reaches the end, then begin to play again. STILL Press during tape playback to pause the tape and "freeze" the picture. If left in the Still mode for five minutes, the VCP will automatically go into Stop mode to protect the tape and the VCP from possible damage. (continued on next page) OPERATION 9 (continued) picture portion of the tape is played at high speed (the sound is muted). Press and hold down F FWD to play the tape at Jet Search speed, release for normal playback. 12 Cassette Loading Compartment Insert a VHS video cassette into the video cassette compartment until it is automatically drawn into the VCP. CAUTION; DO NOT attempt to insert a cassette into the compartment when the power cord is unplugged. CAUTION; DO NOT insert fingers into the cassette compartment. REW (Rewind/Reverse Search) Button Press while the VCP is in Stop mode to rewind the tape (no picture, no sound). [. . . ] DEW Indicator is lit. The cassette is being loaded backwards or upside down or another cassette is already loaded. Excessive condensation. Maintenance Video Head Cleaning Your VCP automatically cleans the heads as it is used. After long periods of use, the video heads may become clogged with accumulated dirt, causing distortion (snow, streaking in picture and horizontal pulling of picture). When this occurs, use do-it-yourself VHS wet head cleaning cassettes available through your Zenith video product retailer. [. . . ]