User manual ZENITH VRA211 OPERATING GUIDE

[. . . ] Operating Guide and Warranty for your new Zenith Entertainment Machine Models VRA211 VRA411 VRA421 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). 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 OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. [. . . ] Place VCR in TV mode by pressing TV/VCR on the remote repeatedly until the VCR indicator disappears from the VCR front panel. Select cable box channels at the cable box. O P E R AT I O N PAGE 19 Camcorder Connected to VCR Back Panel of Stereo VCR ANT IN VHF/UHF/CATV OUT TO TV This page describes how to connect a camcorder to your VCR. 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. 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 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 the R-AUDIO-L--VIDEO IN jacks (where you may have connected your camcorder). PAGE 20 O P E R AT I O N This page explains the basics of playing tapes in your VCR. Playing Tapes Automatic Playback (No Safety Tab) 1. Tape playback begins automatically, if the safety tab is removed from the cassette case. Or, select the TV's AUX (Auxiliary) source to see the picture, if you are using the A/V jacks. power play stop/eject VCR's Controls Manual Playback (Has Safety Tab) 1. Press PLAY to begin playback. Cassette Safety Tab Shown in Place power eject 4. Or, select the TV's AUX (Auxiliary) source to see the picture, if you are using the A/V jacks. POWER sp/ep quit enter ch ch menu memory 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) trk 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 O P E R AT I O N PAGE 21 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 TRACKING (w/v) to adjust the tracking manually. power eject This page explains how to use the remote to play tapes on your VCR. POWER ENTER PAUSE rew sp/ep quit enter ch ch menu memory F FWD (Fast Forward) STOP Real-Time Tape Counter Press ENTER twice to keep the tape counter on the TV screen. The counter resets to 0:00:00 when you insert a cassette or when a tape is rewound to its beginning. pause play f fwd stop REW (Rewind) PLAY rec/itr 1 4 7 tv/vcr 2 5 8 0 trk 3 6 9 cm skip CM SKIP TRACKING (w/v) Pause/Forward/Reverse Slow-Motion Video (While in play mode) Press PAUSE for still video. Press PAUSE again, and follow on-screen instructions for Forward or Reverse slow motion. Note: When the reverse slow mode continues for more than 30 secondes, the VCR will automatically 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. [. . . ] The contemporary black finish complements any room. CV5000 ONLY $224. 95 PLUS $17. 95 SHIPPING & HANDLING REPLACEMENT REMOTE Broken or lost remote?Perhaps you would just like the convenience of having a second remote on hand. To ensure that you receive the correct remote, have your television's model number ready when you call. ONLY $39. 95 PLUS $4. 95 SHIPPING & HANDLING ORDER TODAY!CALL TOLL-FREE 1. 800. 255. 6790 zenith Use Your Visa or MasterCard to Order PLEASE ALLOW 3 - 4 WEEKS FOR DELIVERY N OT E S PAGE 31 Notes Use this page to makes notes. Your Zenith Limited Warranty VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER OR PLAYER Welcome into the Zenith family! [. . . ]