User manual ZENITH VRC210

[. . . ] 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 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. ). The code provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of the cable entry as practical. REGULATORY INFORMATION: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential installation. [. . . ] Chooses Tape Recording Speed Installing Batteries Be sure to install the batteries provided with this remote. Match positive (+) and negative (-) with markings shown in battery compartment. Note: All VCR operations and menu options can be accessed by using the remote control. TV/VCR -- Switches source of TV picture between TV channel and VCR channel selection. VCR functions are available in VCR mode. PAGE 16 O P E R AT I O N Clock Menu The Clock Menu sets the clock in VCR to the current time. How to Access Auto Daylight Savings Time This VCR can adjust the clock automatically for Daylight Savings Time. CLOCK MENU 1. Note: We recommend that you set the clock using the MANUAL method the first time you use your VCR. See MANUAL option for details. AUTO DAYLIGHT SAVING:ON 1 ON 2 OFF MANUAL CLOCK SET: 3 Press number keys QUIT = exit Manual Clock Set The CLOCK Menu allows you to set the clock in the VCR to the current date and time. Notes: The clock must be set before you can record, using the TIMER menu. You may have to reset the clock and other features if a power outage lasts for more than 3 seconds. MONTH DAY YEAR TIME CLOCK MENU : : : : 1 JANUARY 1 SAT 2000 12:00 AM Press number keys then ENTER QUIT = exit How to Set Clock 1. Press QUIT to exit the menu system. Typical CLOCK Menu with date and time settings O P E R AT I O N PAGE 17 Timer Menu The TIMER Menu tells the VCR when to record a program on a day and at a time you specify. You can specify eight different events to be recorded in a one-year period. PROGRAM 1 MONTH : DAY : START : STOP : CHANNEL : SPEED : REPEAT: ( 1 - 8 ) to select program ENTER to adjust program PROGRAM 8 MONTH : DAY : START : STOP : CHANNEL : SPEED : REPEAT: ( 1 - 8 ) to select program ENTER to adjust program SpeakEZ CLOCK TIMER SETUP AUDIO : : : : 1 2 3 4 Press 2 Press number keys QUIT = exit Month of Recording Day of Recording Start Time of Recording Stop Time of Recording Channel of Recording Speed of Recording Frequency of Recording PROGRAM 1 MONTH : 7 JULY DAY : 20 THU START : 11:16 AM STOP : 11:46 AM CHANNEL : 20 TV SPEED : EP REPEAT: ONCE ( 1 - 8 ) to select program To erase press (0) Program Number When highlighted, press NUMBER (1-8) to choose program Number. REPEAT OPTIONS ONCE -- Records once. DAILY -- Records one time each day, Monday - Friday. Press QUIT CHANNEL OPTIONS To select an AUX channel, select the next highest or lowest channel programmed in the VCR with the CH (w/v). Timer will be on when VCR is off SPEED OPTIONS (SP or EP) The SP mode determines how much tape is left and switches speed from SP to EP, if necessary, to complete recording the program. There will be some picture and sound distortion at the point of the speed change. Select cable box channels at the cable box. PAGE 20 O P E R AT I O N Camcorder Connected to VCR This page describes how to connect a camcorder to your VCR. Front Panel of VCR power stop/eject video aux 2 audio 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 the TV/VCR button on the remote (and repeat) until the VCR indicator light 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 "AUX2". (Press QUIT to exit. ) SETUP MENU SOURCE: TUNER (TV) 1 TV 2 CATV 3 AUX1 4 AUX2 Press number keys then ENTER QUIT = exit Press 4 to select AUX2 Items in the Menu SOURCE TUNER TV CATV AUX1 AUX2 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 rear AUDIO--VIDEO IN jacks (where you may have connected your camcorder). Selects programs for the VCR from the front AUDIO--VIDEO IN jacks (where you may have connected your camcorder). O P E R AT I O N PAGE 21 Playing Tapes This page explains the basics of playing tapes in your VCR. Automatic Playback (No Safety Tab) 1. Tape playback begins automatically, if the safety tab has been removed from the cassette case. Select the channel 3 or 4 at the TV or select the TV's AUX (Auxiliary) source to see the picture, if you are using the A/V jacks. Refer to page 7 and 8. power stop/eject play VCR's Controls Manual Playback (Has Safety Tab) 1. [. . . ] Use care not to scratch the VCR during cleaning. PAGE 30 S P E C I F I C AT I O N S Specifications GENERAL Head System Power Source Power Consumption Dimensions Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Timer Weight Tape Speed Two head (VRC210), Four head (VRC410) AC 120V, 60Hz Approx. 13 Watts 360 x 94 x 270mm (14. 2" x 3. 7" x 10. 6") 5 °C~35 °C (41 °F~95 °F) Less than 80% RH 12-hour display type with AM, PM Approx. 3. 4 kg (7. 5 lbs) 33. 35 mm/sec 16. 67 mm/sec 11. 12 mm/sec 12. 7 mm 2 HOURS (T-120) 6 HOURS (T-120) 8 HOURS (T-160) Less than 210 seconds (T-120) (WxHxD) (SP) (LP) (EP) (SP) (EP) Tape Width Maximum Recording Time Rewind Time TUNER Antenna VHF Output Signal Channel Coverage (UHF) (VHF) (VHF) (UHF) (CATV) 75 ohms 75 ohms Channel 3 or 4 2-13 14-69 1-125 (4A, A-W, W+1~W+84, A-5~A-1) VIDEO Video Signal System Input Output Signal to Noise Ratio EIA Standard (525 lines, 60 fields) NTSC type color signal 1. 0 Vp-p 75 ohms unbalanced 1. 0 Vp-p 75 ohms unbalanced More than 43 dB (SP mode) AUDIO Input Output S/N Ratio Frequency Range Supplied Accessory (LINE) (LINE) -6. 0 dBm more than 47 kohms -6. 0 dBm less than 1. 5 kohms More than 43 dB (SP mode) 200 Hz to 10kHz (SP mode) Hook-up Cable (VCR to TV) (1) Batteries (2) Remote Control (1) * Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice. * Weight and dimensions shown are approximate. Recommended VCR Accessories VHS TAPE REWINDER Most repair work on VCRs and Camcorders is due to excessive rewinding. [. . . ]