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- Page 1 Installation and Operating Guide | Warranty Model Numbers | VCS342 • VCM322 | Video Cassette Recorders © Copyright 2003, Zenith Electronics Corporation...
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Page 2: Safety Precautions
FCC COMPLIANCE: The responsible party for this product’s compliance is: Zenith Electronics Corporation, 2000 Millbrook Drive, Lincolnshire, IL 60069, USA Phone: 1-847-941-8000. MOISTURE CONDENSATION If you pour a cold liquid into a glass, water vapor in the air will condense on the surface of the glass. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Important Safety Instructions ....4 VCR Features Chart ......5 VCR SETUP Connections for Your VCR . -
Page 4: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL. AND THOSE MARKED ON THE PRODUCT. RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. This product has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric shock or fire hazard. -
Page 5: Vcr Features Chart
VCR FEATURES CHART This page shows the features of your VCR and the differences between the models. FEATURES 4-Heads (Special Video Effects) Full Load/Quick Start Auto Head Cleaner Audio System Audio/Video (A/V) Jacks Remote Control Auto/Manual Band Select Auto/Manual Channel Search Channel Capability (CATV &... -
Page 6: Connections For Your Vcr
CONNECTIONS FOR YOUR VCR Required connections for your VCR. CONNECTIONS WITHOUT A CABLE BOX Turn off power or unplug VCR before making any connections. Back Panel of Stereo VCR AUDIO ANT.IN VHF/UHF /CATV VIDEO This cable is provided with your VCR. -
Page 7: Connections For Your Vcr
CONNECTIONS WITHOUT A CABLE BOX Back Panel of Stereo VCR AUDIO ANT.IN VHF/UHF /CATV VIDEO A/V cables are not provided with VCR. Turn off power or unplug VCR before making any connections. Connection Panel of Typical Monaural TV Accessory Component:... -
Page 8: Control Names And Locations
CONTROL NAMES AND LOCATIONS FRONT CASSETTE COMPARTMENT Where the video cassette is inserted. POWER To turn the VCR on and off. While plugged into an AC outlet, the VCR consumes 2W of electrical power in OFF condition. STOP/EJECT To stop the tape. -
Page 9: Indicator Panel
L1 or L2 — Auxiliary channel is selected for viewing equipment connected to Audio/Video jacks on front or rear of the VCR. Ch _ — VCR is tuned to Channel _. HI — VCR turned on. BYE — VCR turned off. -
Page 10: Control Names And Locations
SET POSITION OF THE CH3/CH4 SWITCH The CH3/CH4 switch on the VCR’s back panel determines which channel the VCR uses to send video signals to your TV. Tune The TV must be tuned to the same channel you set with the... -
Page 11: Remote Control
REMOTE CONTROL The remote control is used for most of the operations and features of the VCR. Before proceeding, put batteries in the remote and become familiar with the buttons. Use only type AAA batteries. The maximum operating distance is about 25 feet. -
Page 12: Remote Control
STOP To stop playback or recording (pages 21, 25). REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION Aim the remote control at the sensor on the front panel of the VCR. HOW TO INSTALL THE BATTERIES Remove the battery compartment cover. Insert 2 “AAA”-size batteries, match “+” and “-”. -
Page 13: Onscreen Display (Osd)
ONSCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) PREPARATION • Turn on the power of both the VCR and TV. • Tune the TV to the VCR output channel (CH 3 or 4). • If a direct VIDEO/AUDIO connection is made between the ONSCREEN FUNCTION DISPLAYS Some of these functions will be displayed every time the VCR is operated. -
Page 14: Setting The Onscreen Menus
• Turn on the power of both the VCR and TV. enter • Tune the TV to the VCR output channel (CH 3 or 4). tv / vcr sp / slp • If a direct VIDEO/AUDIO connection is made between the... -
Page 15: Setup Menu Features And Operation
TO EXIT PRESS plays monaural sound. The normal track is always played so the cassette can be played on a VCR that does not have VHS Hi-Fi. to choose a Go to the AUDIO MODE option and select HI-FI or NORMAL desired option on the SETUP menu. -
Page 16: Channel/Source Selection
181 channels. These include VHF chan- nels 2-13, UHF channels 14-69 and CATV channels 1-125. menu clear PREPARATION ch/trk • Connect the VCR to the desired type of antenna or cable TV enter tv / vcr sp / slp ch/trk stop... -
Page 17: Viewing Tv Only
When the VCR’s power is OFF, or when the VCR’s power is ON and the TV/VCR selector is set to TV, the TV will operate as if it were connected directly to the antenna or cable. -
Page 18: Video Cassette Tapes
180 mins. 360 mins. humidity, or strong magnetic fields. If the cassette is not loaded correctly, the VCR will eject the cassette automatically after approximately 3 seconds. is connected to the wall outlet. even if the VCR’s power is OFF. -
Page 19: Setting The Clock
• If a direct VIDEO/AUDIO connection is made between the CLOCK PROGRAM TUNING The VCR gives you two ways to set the time and date: the Auto SETUP Clock Feature or manually. The Auto Clock Feature enables the SELECT ENTER VCR to set up the clock when the VCR is turned off. -
Page 20: Setting The Clock
TIME ZONE: AUTO “AUTO CLOCK SET” must be set to “OFF”. If set to “ON”, an SELECT ADJUST incorrect date and/or time will be entered again when the VCR TO EXIT PRESS is turned off. MONTH : JULY 5 SAT... -
Page 21: Normal Playback
NORMAL PLAYBACK automatically. • Make sure that the TIMER indicator in the VCR indicator panel power eject • If a tape without a safety tab is inserted, the VCR will start menu clear ch/trk enter PLAY appears in the VCR indicator panel and TV screen. -
Page 22: Normal Playback
1. Press STOP when you finish watching a tape. 2. Press REW to rewind the tape. 3. Press POWER during the REWIND mode, the VCR will enter the AUTO POWER SHUT- OFF mode. 4. REW will flash on the VCR indicator panel. -
Page 23: Special Effects Playback
Still picture will appear on the TV screen. power eject • If a still picture vibrates vertically, stabilize it by pressing • If the VCR is left in the STILL mode for more than 5 minutes, menu clear ch/trk enter... -
Page 24: Recording
The tape will be played back at a speed 1/19 times slower than the normal speed. • During slow playback, CH/TRK ( menu clear ch/trk • If slow mode continues for more than 3 minutes, the VCR will enter tv / vcr sp / slp ch/trk rec / itr... -
Page 25: Normal Recording
NORMAL RECORDING PREPARATION • Turn on the power of both the VCR and TV. • Tune the TV to the VCR output channel (CH 3 or 4). power eject • If a direct VIDEO/AUDIO connection is made between the menu... -
Page 26: Timer Recording
EZ review • The display contents will be automatically replaced by TV • Make sure a tape is in the VCR and the safety tab is in place TUNING MENU PREPARATION • Turn on the power of both the VCR and the TV. - Page 27 PROGRAM 1 setup on the Cable Connections (page 7) using a cable box con- MONTH : JULY 6 SUN verter, you must tune the VCR to the cable box output channel START 6:00 PM STOP 7:30 PM (usually CH 3 or 4). Change channels with the cable box instead...
- Page 28 AC outlet, the correct channel you view through your VCR. clock time and timer set- If you are finished programming and you want to set the VCR tings are kept in memory to record the programs you have entered. A) MAKE SURE for approximately 3 sec- YOU HAVE INSERTED A TAPE INTO THE VCR.
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Page 29: Instant Timer Recording
• If you press PAUSE during instant timer recording, the VCR Length Display (each press increases • If the VCR is set to “0H00M”, the VCR goes to normal record- recording by 30 minutes) VCR and the TV, set the TV’s source selector to VIDEO. -
Page 30: Dubbing And Editing
Select the input channel “LINE2”. • If you have connected your VCR to the A/V input jacks on the rear of VCR, you should select the input channel LINE1. • Select LINE1 or LINE2 A/V input channel using INPUT. -
Page 31: Additional Information Ez Functions
If a cassette with no safety tab is loaded, the cassette will be ejected automatically. During playback, press and hold EZ REVIEW for more than 3 seconds at the end of the segment and your VCR will start reverse search. Release EZ REVIEW at the beginning of the segment. -
Page 32: Vhs Hi-Fi Stereo System/Mts Broadcast
VHS Hi-Fi STEREO SYSTEM/MTS BROADCAST This VCR is equipped with the VHS Hi-Fi audio sound system for recording and playback. The information below gives a brief description of Hi-Fi audio and how to record and play a tape in the Hi-Fi audio mode. - Page 33 STEREO If only STEREO appears on the TV screen. Lights up when a stereo The VCR can record in stereo onto the VHS Hi-Fi audio tracks broadcast is being when BROADCAST TYPE is in the STEREO position. The VCR received.
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Page 34: Tape Counter Memory Feature
COUNTER • The real-time counter does not operate if nothing is recorded REM 1:07 • The real-time counter only works if a tape is in the VCR. REMAINING TIME COUNTER MEMORY FUNCTION This is useful if there is a section of tape you want to view imme-... -
Page 35: Editing A Recording
The cassette will rewind and stop at the begin- ning of the tape, be ejected, and the VCR will turn itself off. After you have finished using the VCR, rewind, eject, and remove the cassette. -
Page 36: Troubleshooting
CHECKPOINT & POSSIBLE SOLUTION • Load cassette in direction indicated by arrow on cassette. • A cassette is already in the VCR. • Check if the VCR indicator panel is lit. If not, make sure power cord is plugged in. • If the indicator flashes, press POWER again. -
Page 37: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Head System Power Source Power Consumption Dimensions (WxHxD) Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Timer Weight Tape Speed (SLP) Tape Width Maximum Recording Time (SLP) Rewind Time TUNER Antenna (UHF) (VHF) VHF Output Signal Channel Coverage (VHF) (UHF) (CATV) VIDEO Video Signal System Input Output... -
Page 38: Warranty
VCR LIMITED WARRANTY-USA Zenith will repair or replace your product, at Zenith’s option, if it proves to be defective in material or workmanship under normal use, during the warranty period (“Warranty Period”) listed below, effective from the date (“Date of Purchase”) of original consumer purchase of the product.