Zenith IQVB423 Operating Manual & Warranty
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Zenith Manuals
  4. VCR
  5. IQVB423
  6. Operating manual & warranty

Zenith IQVB423 Operating Manual & Warranty

Hide thumbs
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

machine number I 1QVB423
operating
guide
/
warranty

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for Zenith IQVB423

Summary of Contents for Zenith IQVB423

  • Page 1 machine number I 1QVB423 operating guide warranty...
  • Page 2 SHIP_TJ_G & H_OI,&KG ZEN]TH 5 FUNCTION REMOTE Broken or Lost remote? Need a second remote or more functions? Order direct from Zenith!! • Operates TV, VCR, CD, DVD, DIVX, DSS& CabLeBox • Operates PIP and Most Screen Menus • Extended Range & MORE!!! Orders 1 year or more after product purchase may receive upgraded models.
  • Page 3 RECORD YOUR MODEL N UMBER (Now,wlliie_ canseeit) The model and serial number of your new VCRare Located on the back of the VCRcabinet. For your future convenience, we suggest that you record these numbershere: MODEL NO. SERIAL NO. WARNING: TOREDUCE THERISKOFELECTRIC SHOCK DONOT REMOVE COVER ( ORBACK).
  • Page 4 SAFETY TIPS I PAGE These simple precauUonswiLLheLp ensure that you get many years of safe enjoyment from your new product. Read Instructions 11. Power Sources Operate product only from type of power source Read all of the safety and operaUng instructions before indicated on marking [abeL.If you are not sure of the operating the product.

  • Page 5: Safetytips

    P,oE, l SAFETY TIPS These simple precautions will help ensure that you get many years of safe enjoyment from your new product. 21. Replacement Parts 15. Lightning When replacement part(s) are required, be sure service For added protection for technician has used replacement part(s) specified by this product during a manufacturer or have same characteristics as origlna[ Lightning storm, or when...
  • Page 6 INSTALLATION PAGE CONTENTS INDEX SAFETYTIPS......Audio Menu ......INSTALLATION ......6-16 Auto ChannelSearch ...... 11, 24 VCRFeatures Chart ......Connections ......7-8,26 Connections for Your VCR ....ChannelAdd/Det ......1_2, 24 Before you operate your VCR ....9-12 CLockSet ......11,22 Features Chart ......

  • Page 7: Installation

    PAGE I INSTALLATION This page shows the features of your VCRand the differences between the models. FEATURES VCRPLus+ ® Recording System AutoSetup System (CLock& Tuner) SpeakEZFunction 4-Heads (Special Video Effects) FuLL Load/Qulck Start Auto Head CLeaner MTSHi-Fi Stereo AudioSystem Front and RearStereo Audlo/Video(A/V) 3acks RemoteControl MBR423Z Auto/Manual.Band SeLect Auto/ManuaL Channel Search...

  • Page 8: Connections For Your Vcr

    INSTALLATION PAGE Required connections f or yourVCR, Connections Without a CabLeBox Antenna Flat Wire (300 ohm) ..Back Panel of Stereo VCR 300/75 ohm (N°tPPr° Ada tot CabLeTV Back Panel of Typical TV Wall Jack This cable is provided with your VCR. Turnoff poweror unpLug VCR before making any connections.

  • Page 9: Connections For Your Vcr

    PAGE I INSTALLATION Optional connections for your VCR. Audio/Video (A/V) Connections to TV Use A/V connections for a better picture. Back Pane[ of Stereo VCR Back Panel of Typlcat _/ VH_/UHFICAT_'_ VHF/U HF/CATV or unplugVCR Tum off power before making any connections.
  • Page 10 INSTALLATION PAGE Things you must do before you can operate your VCR. PROGRAM [] SETUPMENU AUDIO MENU CLOCK MENU MONTH : _kEZ:ON ilON _OFF START AUTO CLOCK SET(ON):[] I_AYBACK: HI-R CH. ADD/DEL: MANUAL CLOCKSET :Ill STOP SOURCE: CHANNEL : RECORD:STEREO ON.SCREENDISPLAy: AUTO PROGRAM: SPEED...
  • Page 11 PAGE I INSTALLATION Things you must do before you can operate your VCR. Connect the Power (Required) PLug your VCRinto an unswitched SWITCH 120 Vac, 60 Hz household power outlet. Turn on WALL @ the VCR by pressing the POWERon the remote or on the VCR'sfront panel.
  • Page 12 INSTALLATION PAGE Some things you must do and others you may want to do before you can operate your VCR. Setect Language for VCR Menus/Displays Press 5. SETUP MENU (Optional) SeLect EngUsh, Spanish, or French for VCRmenus and status dispLays.See the LANGUAGESELECToption on the SETUPmenu SETUP MENU LANGUAGE S ELECT : ENGLISI...

  • Page 13: Before You Operate Your Vcr

    PAGE I ZNSTALLATTON Things you may want to do before you operate your VCR. Use CH. ADD/DEL to Create Favorite press 2. SETUP MENU Channets (Optional) Use CH. ADD/DEL to change the List CH. ADD/DEL: OH.[] ADD of active channels found when using AUTO SETUP MENU PROGRAM,so you can Listyour favorites.
  • Page 14 INSTALLATION PAGE Before you can record programs with VCRPLus+ ®, you must teU this VCRthe PLusCode channeLsfor your area. Introduction Channel Mapping Your VCR These PtusCode channels must be mapped to the active PREPAHAT]ON(A|ready Done) channels you found using AUTO PROGRAM on the SETUP See "Before You Operate Your VCR"...
  • Page 15 PAGE I INSTALLATION Beforeyou canrecordprogramswith VCRP{us+ ® , youmustte{| this VCR the PtusCode channels for your area. 0n-Screen Instructions for TV Tuning Band START Press VCR+ on remote TVCh _ VCR_C_ Press 0000 to show c...ps._,_'_'_: QUIT DoubLe Map Screen numb_ k_Gu_ = ezI 2-Setup_ t "°"'_-...
  • Page 16 INSTALLATION PAGE Beforeyou canrecordprogramswith VCRPLus+ ®, you musttell this VCR the PLusCode channels for your area. Channel Mapping Worksheets Channel found Network or Published Channel found Network or Published via Auto Channel Station ID PlusCode via Auto Channel Station ]D PLusCode ('IV Ch/Cable Ch) Channel (VCR+ Ch)
  • Page 17 PAGE I CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS Descriptions of items you need to know to operate your VCR. Front Pane| Controts These controls perform basic VCR operations. The Remote performs basic as wett as advanced VCR operations. SHUTTLERing POWEROn/Off Stop/Eject Channei Up/Down Cassette PLAY Button...
  • Page 18 CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS PAGE Information appearsin the FrontPanelDispLay dependingon the VER function being used. Counter memory indicator Remaining tape length indicator VCR indicator Audio Timerindicator program) indicator Record indicator indicator Tape speed indicator Lightswhen playingback the Hi-Fi Cassette indictor sound. Lights whi[ea cassette is inserted, flashes va_ng its speed...

  • Page 19: Vcrstatus Displays

    PAGE I CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS On-Screen displays teLLyou the status of the tape inserted and VCRfunctions. Current C H(ChanneL) selectedby Current mode of operation usingtuner in VCR (STOP,PAUSE,RECORD, P LAY,etc.) and audio format of tape, where Piay_HI-I_ or NORMAL(Nodisplay) PLAY HI-FI VCR CH ST/SAP- Tape Speed Audio format of signal received by...
  • Page 20 AO3 (AD3UST) (I/]_) -- Adjusts tape pLaybacktracking and On, if programmed. whiLe in VCR mode. Use to change status of Zenith TV menu options white in TV mode. PROGRAM-- Programsremote with brand codes for your brand of IV and/or cable box (DBS).
  • Page 21 If you are using Zenith products, the remote comes programmed Program Button for the most common|y used codes. For other brands -- or if your remote fails to control your Zenith product -- you will have to program the remote. Follow these steps for each product: 1.

  • Page 22: Playback Shuttle Operation

    OPERATION PAGE PLaybackShuttle Operation (For Special Video Effects) ShuttLe Ring Operation KeysUsedfor Spedai Effects 1. Press PAUSE f or playback STLLL mode. 2. Rotate shuttle ring toward FORWARD to advance the tape, or toward REVERSE to reverse the tape. How far you rotate and hold the shuttle ring determines the speed at which the tape moves.

  • Page 23: Clockmenu

    PAGE I OPERATION The Clock Menu sets the clock in the VCRto the current time. There are two options AUTOand MANUAL, Auto Clock Set AUTO automatically setsthe clockin the VCR to the currenttime anddate.AUTO worksonlyin areaswhereDataService(DS) CL_KM_U signalsare provided alongwith normal T Vsignals. 1.

  • Page 24: Timer Menu

    OPERATION PAGE 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. _OGHAM [] PROGRAM [] SpeakEZ MONTH MONTH CL Ki|...

  • Page 25: Setup Menu

    PAGE ] OPERATION The SETUPMenu customizes the VCR'soperation for your particular needs. SETUP MENU Choose SETUPMenu as described in CH, ADD/DEL: SOURCE: "How to AccessMenus" on page 9. AUTO PROGRAM: ON-SCREEN DISPLAY: LANGUAGESELECT: press number keys QUIT = exit AUTO PROGRAM Finds all active channels and stores them in the VCR'smemory for access by CH (V/A).

  • Page 26: Audio Menu

    OPERATION PAGE The AUDIO Menu specifies the audio format to be used when recording or playing a tape. (Audio menu's PLAYBACK and RECORD options are available only with stereo VCRs.) AUDIO MENU The AUDIO Menu indicates the audio format used when recording or playing _eakEZ: ON nON _IOFF PLAYBACK: HI.FI...
  • Page 27 PAGE I OPERATION This page shows a typical video system and explains how to select channels. AE-Chann_ Zenith]_* Antenna Cable_/ WaLlJack Zenith Stereo VCR Direct Cable VHF-UHF > VCROutput to _/ CabLeBox AUDIO VIDEO (Channel 3 or 4 when V_DEO AUDIO...
  • Page 28 OPERATION PAGE This page describes how to connect a camcorderto your VCR. FrontPaneL of StereoVCR Turn off power or unplug VDR before making any connections. A/V cabals m t p_ided with VCR. Setect AUX for Viewing an Audio/Video source like a Camcorder 1.

  • Page 29: Playing Tapes

    PAGE I OPERATION Thispage explains t he basics of playing tapesinyour VCR. Automatic Playback (No Safety Tab) 1. Tape playback begins automatically, if the safety tab has powor © been removed from the cassette case, For example, most rental movies have no safety tab. Simp|y insert the prerecorded VHS cassette into the VCR.
  • Page 30 OPERATION PAGE This page explains how to use the remote to play tapes on your VCR. Auto/Manua[ Tracking Adjustment Your VCRadjusts tracking automatically when you play a tape. If the tape was recorded on a different VER, streaks (video noise) may appear.

  • Page 31: Instant Recording

    PAGE OPERATION Recording what you are watching on TV. Options You Can Use White Recording Instant recording lets you record until you reach the end of power tape or you press STOPto stop recording. Turn TV and VCR on. Remote's ControLs Place VCRin VCRmode by pressing the TV/VCR button on the remote repeatedly until the VCg power...
  • Page 32 OPERATION PAGE Recording using preset time periods. Preset Time Periods for ITR Recording, Note: pGwer Preset recording time counts down until the recording time is over, Instant (attended) Timer Recording (ITR) Letsyou record for Remote's Controls a specific preset time period, instead of recording until the end of tape is reached.

  • Page 33: Instant Recording

    PAGE I OPERATION Recording one show while watching another. Note: If you have a cable box connected to your VCR,you cannot power record one show and watch another. Choosethe show you wish to record using the VER'schannel selector. Choose the show you wish to watch using the TV's Rernote's Controls channeLseLector.

  • Page 34: Timer-Controlled Recording

    OPERATION PAGE This page explains how to use the Timer so that you can record while you are away. PROGRAM [] PROGRAM [] $peakEZ MONTH MONTH : Press 2 START START TIMER STOP STOP mmmm SETUp CLOCK CHANNEL : CHANNEL : AUDIO SPEED SPEED...

  • Page 35: Vcr Plus+ ® Recording

    PAGE I OPERATION Recording With PiusCode" program Numbers. MIDNIGHT Im l 12:001_ Night In the Heat of the Lana's inherited home plays an n the Heat of the Night Paid Pro- Paid Pro- .ake Winahatchie (Pad 2 grammlng iremmlng important part in a mob-related )f 2) 52228 44808 51686...

  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING PAGE Somequickandeasy tips to fixing prob[emsyourself. Before Catting for Service PLeaserefer to this chart before caLLing for senlice. First, turn on the IV and VCR. Select appropriate input for the TV to receive the video signal from the VCR. You will probably use the Antenna In connection to the W. Select channel 3 or 4 at the W.

  • Page 37: Setup For Vcr Plus+ ® Recording

    PAGE I TROUBLESHOOTING Some quick and easy tips to fixing problems yourseLf. Channel Tuning Problems Possible Cause Probable Solution Observed Condition Those channeLswere deleted with the Some channek are skipped over when Use CH. ADD/DEL to restore channels. See SETUPMenu on page 24 for details. usingCH (V/A).

  • Page 38: Troubleshooting

    Do not use a dry-type head-cteanlng system. It may seriously damage the VCRand cassettes used in the VCR. Snow, streaking in picture, and horizontal pulling indicate the need for professfonal video head cleaning. See your Zenith approved service center for cleaning.

  • Page 39: Specifications

    PAGE I SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Four head Head System PowerSource AC 120V, 6OHz Power Consumption Approx. 22 Watts Dimensions (WxHxD) 430 x 93 x 278 mm (16.9" x 3.7" x 10.6") Operating Temperature 5 °C~35 °C (41 °F_95 °F) Operating Humidity Less than 80% RH Timer 1E-hour display type with AM, PM...
  • Page 40 Thiswarrantycovers manufacturing d efacLs anddoesnot co'_r installation, adjustmentof t_stomer controls in the borne, fastoilafion or repair of homeantennasystem_, cabhi¢onverte_or eabl_ company-supp[ted equipment; i t alsOdoes not cover damagedue to misuse, abuse,negligence, a ctsof God or other causesbeyond the control of Zenith. Any ldteraLion of the product after manufacturevoids this warrantyin its entirety.

Table of Contents