User manual ZENITH VCS442 OPERATING GUIDE

[. . . ] Installation and Operating Guide | Warranty Model Number | VCS442 | Video Cassette Recorder © Copyright 2004, LG Electronics USA, . Inc. 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. [. . . ] · The cassette is ejected after rewinding and the VCR turns itself off automatically. 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 22 SPECIAL EFFECTS PLAYBACK These special effects are available during playback. TO WATCH A STILL (or Frame Advance) PICTURE During PLAYBACK mode. . . 1. · If a still picture vibrates vertically, stabilize it by pressing DE CH/TRK (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. 2. Press P/STILL repeatedly to advance the video picture one frame at a time while viewing a still picture. 3. VISUAL SEARCH FUNCTION This function lets you quickly and visually search for a desired tape section in either direction: forward or reverse. Press desired search button (FF or REW). The VCR will be activated in the SEARCH mode and CUE or REV will appear on the VCR indicator panel. · 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 Rewinding resumes. 23 SPECIAL EFFECTS PLAYBACK (Cont'd) USING THE SLOW MOTION FEATURE During PLAYBACK mode. . . 1. Press SLOW. 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. Press N (PLAY) to return to normal playback speed or press STOP to stop tape movement. CM SKIP (Commercial Skip) This is useful for skipping commercials or short program segments. Press CM SKIP. The tape will fast forward picture search through 30 seconds of recording. Subsequent presses result in advancing the fast forward picture search time by 30-second increments (maximum 3 minutes). 2. When the search is complete, the VCR will go into PLAYBACK mode automatically. SPECIAL EFFECTS PLAYBACK NOTES: · Horizontal lines (noise bars) will appear on the TV screen. · The audio is automatically muted during special effect modes, so there is no sound during search. · During the high-speed picture search modes, a short period is needed to stabilize tape speed when re-entering the PLAY mode. [. . . ] 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 LG for repair or replacement. Both ways shipping charges will be borne by LG during the Warranty Period. After the Warranty Period, you pay in-bound shipping charges and LG pays return shipping charges. [. . . ]