Zenith VCP354 VHS VCR
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1. Your antenna cable TV connection will be similar to one of the illustrations below Match yours to the one like it and make the connections shown 1 Disconnect the antenna or cable TV line 2 Connect the antenna or cable TV line to from the TV the ANT IN terminal on the VCP Figure 2a Antenna Connection 300 75 ohm Adapter w G Q ESS Flat Wire x Round Wire accessory that is not supplied with the VCP but should be available from your Zenith video product retailer Note The 300 75 oh ter i tional l ote The 300 75 ohm adapter is an optiona Turn off power or unplug VP before making any connections Figure 2b Cable TV Connection CH 3 4 CABLE TV Output DECODER CONVERTER k or Direct Connection PAGE 8 INSTALLATION Hook up Continued Step 4 Connect VCP to the TV Refer to the following illustration to properly connect the VCP to your TV 1 Connect one end of the round coaxial cable 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the supplied with your VCP to the RF OUT RF IN or ANT IN terminal on your TV terminal of the VCP Figure 3 Connecting the VCP to Your TV Back of TV A Note An alterative to using the RF cable is to connect the Audio Video Out jacks on the VCP to the corresponding jacks on your TV if present However these cables are optional accessories that are not supplied with the VCP but should be available from your Ze2. cassette tape insert it into the cassette compartment The VCP will automatically turn on play the tape to its end rewind the tape eject the tape and shut off If necessary use the TRK TRACKING control to adjust for the best picture OPERATION PAGE 11 The Buttons on Your Remote SC354 A quick list of all the buttons on your remote control and what they do EJ ECT Ejects the tape from the VCP FF Fast Forward Advances tape rapidly MENU Shows main menu PLAY Begins tape playback POWER Turns VCP On and Off Also turns VCP Timer Off and On if programmed REW Rewinds tape to the beginning STOP Cancels playback record modes A Auto REPEAT Enables auto repeat Tape will automatically rewind when it reaches the end then begin to play again Press a second time to disable repeat TRACKING SELECT V A To clear streaks if they appear on the TV screen in the playback mode Select the desired items on the MENU screen TV VCR Switches source of TV picture between TV channel and VCP channel selection VCP functions are available in VCR mode DI SPLAY OK To display functions on the TV screen Switches the selected item on the MENU screen a repeat tv ver menu Ze Installing Batteries Be sure to install the batteries provided with this remote Match positive and negative with markings shown in battery compartment Note All VCP o
3. the sound is muted Press STOP to end fast forward or search Press and hold while Fast forward mode to begin logic search you can check what is on the tape When released Fast forwarding resumes Playing a Video Cassette Turn on the TV If the VCP is connected to the TV via the RF OUT jack tune the TV to the same channel 3 or 4 as the Channel 3 4 switch on the back of the VCP If the connection in mode via the VCP s Audio Video Out jacks your TV must be set to receive audio and video from an auxiliary source Refer to your TV operating instructions Normal TV Viewing To watch TV simply place VCP in TV mode by pressing TV VCR on the remote repeatedly until the TV VCR indicator light disappears from the VCP front panel If the TV antenna or cable TV line has been connected to the VCP as shown in this manual its signal will pass through the turned off VCP unaffected as if connected directly to the TV 9 PLAY Begins tape playback The correct playback speed is automatically selected 10 Cassette Loading Compartment Insert a VHS video cassette into the video cassette compartment until it is automatically drawn into the VCP The cassette can be inserted even when power is off Power turns on automatically and playback begins CAUTION DO NOT attempt to insert a cassette into the compartment when the power cord is unplugged CAUTION DO NOT insert fingers into the cassette compartment To view a VHS
4. to Access Menu 1 Press MENU to see menu 2 Press the SELECT W A to choose desired option to be changed Then you set desired mode by pressing the OK button repeatedly Point remote toward VCP Press MENU to exit menu or wait a few minutes and the VCP returns to normal operation AUTO REPEAT If you want to play back tape repeatedly set AUTO REPEAT option to ON When the end of the tape is reached the unit automatically rewinds the tape to the beginning and repeats playback continuously e If you release this function set the AUTO REPEAT to OFF mode F Function OSD Switches the on screen display ON or OFF Note Perform menu operations with the VCP and TV on and tune the TV to channel 3 or 4 The VCP must also be in the VCR mode of operation Press the TV VCR button on the Remote Control until TV VCR indicator light appears in the front panel PAGE 14 Troubleshooting and Maintenance TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE Before requesting Warranty service please refer to the chart below It may help you avoid a service call Operating Problems Observed Condition Possible Cause Probable Solution No power to the VCP Power cord is not connected Connect it Playback Problems The tape will not rewinds Operating sound is audible during playback rewind fast forward etc Tape is already fully rewound Normal condition No action is necessary No action is nece
5. Canadian nterference Causing Equipment Regulations Ce appareil num rique de la class b respecte toutes les exigences du Regulement sur le mat riel brouillier du Canada Zenith is a trademark of ZEC Copyright Zenith Electronics Corporation 1999 SAFETY TIPS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS These simple precautions will help ensure that you get many years of safe enjoyment from your new product 1 Read Instructions Read all of the safety and operating instructions before operating the product Retain Instructions Keep all safety and operating instructions for future reference Heed Warnings Follow warnings on the product and in the operating guide Follow Instructions Follow all operating and use instructions Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by product manufacturer as they may cause hazards Water and Moisture Do not use this product near water for example near a bathtub wash bowl sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool Accessories Do not place product on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table Product may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the pr
6. UT LIMITATION ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND ZENITH SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL INDIRECT OR INCI DENTAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING LOST REVENUES OR PROFITS IN CONNECTION WITH THE PRODUCT Customer Service Zenith National Response Center 201 James Record Road Building 3 Huntsville AL 35824 Phone 256 772 1515 Fax 256 774 4070 email customer service zenith com ZENITH ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Zenith Part No 206 3520 1000 MILWAUKEE AVENUE GS 3835RMO0035C GLENVIEW ILLINOIS 60025 2493 Printed in Korea Issue O
7. arranty VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER OR PLAYER Welcome into the Zenith family We believe that you will be pleased with your new Zenith Entertainment Machine Please read this warranty carefully it is a LIMITED WARRANTY as defined under Federal Law This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state within the U S A ZENITH S RESPONSIBILITY Service Labor During a period of 90 days from effective warranty date Zenith will provide service labor by a Zenith authorized service center when needed as determined by Zenith as a result of manufacturing defects Parts New or remanufactured replacements for factory defective parts will be supplied by a Zenith authorized service center for one year from effective warranty date Such replacement parts are warranted for the remaining portion of the original warranty period Not Covered This warranty covers manufacturing defects and does not cover installation adjustment of customer controls in the home installation or repair of home antenna systems cable converters or cable company supplied equipment it also does not cover damage due to misuse abuse negligence acts of God or other causes beyond the control of Zenith Any alteration of the product after manufacture voids this warranty in its entirety OWNER S RESPONSIBILITY Effective Warranty Date Warranty begins on the date of original consumer purchase For your convenience kee
8. m the wall outlet and disconnect antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to product due to lightning and power line surges Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system take extreme care to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal Overloading Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in risk of fire or electric shock Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on product Servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Wall or Ceiling Mounting Mount product to wall or ceiling only as recommended by manufacturer 15 Lightning 21 Replacement Parts When replacement part s are required be sure service technician has used replacement part s specified by manufacturer or have same characteristics as original part s Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric sh
9. machine number VCP354 elines for energy operating guide warranty 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 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 important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE POWER CORD POLARIZATION CAUTION To Prevent Electric Shock match wide blade of plug to wide slot fully insert ATTENTION Pour viter les chocs lectriques 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
10. nith video product retailer Step 5 Supply Power to the VCP 1 Plug the AC adapter power cord into an operating 120V AC outlet and the other end into the DC input on the back of the VCP or Using the adapter cord plug one end of the cord into a 12 volt negative ground DC source such as the cigarette lighter socket of a car and the other end into the DC input on the back of the VCP OPERATION PAGE 9 Controls and Indicators Descriptions of items you need to know to operate your VCP 7 VCP354 zenit h i still a repeat power rew play ff oO oOo oO e stop jp Sjent tviver dew cst in a repeat oO oO oO o Controls and Indicators 1 POWER TV VCR Indicator Turns the VCP on or off TV VCR indicator is lighted To monitor STOP EJ ECT view playback l l Stops playback fast forward reverse TV VCR indicator is not lighted To view rewind or speed search Cancels automatic channels selected by the TV tuner during modes of operation dubbing Ejects a cassette from the video cassette DEW Indicator compartment If pressed while the VCP is Indicates excessive moisture condensation turned off the power will turn on the is in the unit Keep power on at room cassette will be ejected then the power temperature until indicator turns off The will turn off automatically VCP will not operate if the DEW indicator is STILL on Press during tape playback to pause the CST IN Casset
11. ock or other hazards Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under these conditions a If power supply cord or plug is damaged b If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into product If product has been exposed to rain or water If product doesn t operate normally by following handbook instructions Adjust only those controls covered by handbook instructions improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and often requires extensive work by a qualified technician to restore product to normal operation If product has been dropped or cabinet has been damaged If product exhibits a distinct change in performance Heat Keep product away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask service technician to perform safety checks to determine that product is in proper operating condition INSTALLATION PAGE 5 Contents SAFETY TIPS Hook up Operation Controls and Indicators The Buttons on Your Remote VCP Status Displays How to using menu Troubleshooting amp Maintenance Specifications Warranty Note This video cassette player is for video playback only Recording is not possible with this unit PAGE 6 INSTALLATION Refer to the following s
12. oduct Any mounting of product should follow manufacturer s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by manufacturer Transporting Product Move product and cart combinations with care Quick stops excessive force and e uneven surfaces may cause product and cart combination A to overturn Slots and openings in cabinet must not be blocked or covered They are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation and to protect from overheating Never block openings by placing product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface Do not place product in built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to Ventilation 11 Power Sources Operate product only from type of power source indicated on marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your product dealer or local power company For products intended to operate from battery power or other sources refer to manual Line Cord Polarization Product is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other As a safety feature this plug will fit into power outlet only one way If you re unable to insert plug fully into outlet try reversing the plug If plug still fails to fit contact an electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat safety pu
13. 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 This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help CAUTION Do not attempt to modify this product in any way without written authorization from Zenith Electronics Corporation Unauthorized modification could void the user s authority to operate this product This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the
14. p the dealer s dated bill of sale or a delivery ticket as evidence of the purchase date Operating Guide Read your Operating Guide carefully so that you will understand the operation of your set and how to adjust the customer controls Carry In Service The video product must be taken to a U S or Canadian Zenith authorized service center for warranty service and must be picked up by the owner TV Set Performance It is the owner s responsibility to maintain the TV receiver with which the video product is used and the associated antenna system in proper operating condition Important Product Registration Please fill out and mail your Product Registration Card It is imperative that Zenith know how to reach you promptly if we should discover a safety problem that could affect you Warranty Service For warranty service information contact any Zenith authorized service center Parts and service labor that are Zenith s responsibility see above will be provided without charge Other service is at the owner s expense If you have any problem in obtaining satisfactory warranty service call or write the Zenith Response Center You must provide the model number serial number and date of purchase or date of original installation Before you ask for warranty service read Maintenance And Troubleshooting in your operating guide You might avoid a service call THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING WITHO
15. perations and menu options can be accessed by using the remote control PAGE 12 OPERATION VCP Status Displays On Screen displays tell you the status of the tape inserted and VCP functions Tape Speed EP Extended Play LP Long Play SP Standard Play Current mode of operation STOP PLAY FF etc 7 PLAY SP Real time tape counter Tape is rewound past index mark 1 35 45 Length of tape in time 1 1 hour 35 35 minutes 45 45 seconds 1 35 45 7 Typical VCP Status Display on TV VCP Status Display The VCP Status Display appears on the TV when a VCP function starts like when you select a different VCP mode For example pressing STOP while the VCP is in PLAY mode shows STOP in the display Press DISPLAY on the remote at any time except Special Effects Playback mode STILL etc to see the Status Display Note If the VCP Status Display does not appear on the TV screen check the FUNCTION OSD option on the MENU Select ON to see the display See How to using menu section for details VCP Status Display Options When the Status Display appears press DISPLAY repeatedly to see abbreviated displays as follows 1 Press DISPLAY to see Status Display 2 Press DISPLAY to remove the displays or wait a few seconds and the displays are removed OPERATION PAGE 13 How to using menu oe MENU AUTO REPEAT F OSD SELECT VA OK END MENU X y How
16. rpose of polarized plug Power Cord Protection Route power supply cords so they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from product Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to this product be sure antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Article 810 of the National Electrical Code USA ANSI NFPA 70 provides information on grounding of mast and supporting structure grounding of lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for grounding electrode See Fig 1 below Fig 1 N Antenna Lead in Wire Antenna Discharge Unit NEC Section 810 20 Grounding Conductors A NEC Section 810 21 Ground Clamps Electric Service Equipment Power Service Grounding Electrode System NEC Art 250 Part H NEC National Electrical Code Antenna grounding per NEC Code ANSI NFPA 70 PAGE 3 SAFETY TIPS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS These simple precautions will help ensure that you get many years of safe enjoyment from your new product PAGE 4 For added protection for this product during a lightning storm or when product is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it fro
17. sing distortion snow streaking in picture and Caution Do not use dry head cleaning systems horizontal pulling of picture When this occurs use do it yourself VHS wet head cleaning cassettes available through your Zenith video product retailer Cabinet Cleaning Clean the outside surfaces of the VCP with a soft lint free cloth as required They may seriously damage both the video cassette player an cassette SPECIFICATIONS PAGE 15 Specifications Power Requirements Operating Voltage AC 120V 60Hz DC 12V Neg Ground Power consumption 11W AC 11W DC Environmental Conditions Operation 41 F to 95 F 5 C to 35 C Temperature 35 to 80 Relative Humidity Storage 4 F to 140 F 20 C to 60 C Temperature 5 to 80 Relative Humidity Physical Characteristics Dimensions W x H x D 10 6 x 3 7 x 12 8 Inches 270 x 94 x 325 mm Weight 6 4 Ibs 2 9 kg Video System VHS 1 2 Inch 12 7 mm Tape NTSC color EIA monochrome 525 lines 60 fields QUED UL a treet Atte e202 inte ts fe 1 0 Vp p Signal to Noise ratio 004 gt 43 dB SP speed Audio Systems Monaural 1 channel standard VHS Frequency Response 200 to 8 000 Hz SP speed Signal to Noise ratio 004 gt 38 dB SP speed Minus 6 dB into lt 1 500 ohms Note Specifications features and appearance of this Video Cassette Player are subject to change without notice Weight and dimensions are approximate Your Zenith Limited W
18. ssary The playback picture does not appear while the tape is running You are using the RF OUT jack but the TV is not turned to the correct video channel Set the TV to either channel 3 or channel 4 You are using the VCP audio video Out jacks but the TV is not set to AUX channel or Audio Video In source Set the TV to AUX channel or Audio Video In source Noise appears during search and still pictures Noise appears during playback Normal condition The tracking needs to be adjusted No action is necessary Adjust tracking Playback picture is blurred or interrupted while normal TV picture is clear Video heads may be dirty Head cleaning is necessary Consult your local Zenith video retailer Cassette cannot be inserted into VCP The cassette is being loaded backwards or upside down or another cassette is already loaded Load cassette in direction Indicated by arrow on cassette or remove the cassette that is loaded already Power cord is not connected Connect power cord Remote control does not work Batteries are not installed or old Install or replace with new batteries DEW Indicator is lit Excessive condensation Keep power on until indicator turns off Maintenance Video Head Cleaning Your VCP automatically cleans the heads as it is used After long periods of use the video heads may become clogged with accumulated dirt cau
19. te In Indicator tape and freeze the picture Press PLAY to Indicates a cassette is in the VOP resume normal playback If left in the Still A Auto REPEAT Indicator Bo Mea sae A Indicates automatic repeat is active the tape and the VCP from possible damage 3 REMOTE SENSOR WINDOW Receives infrared rays from remote control POWER Indicator unit Indicates that the power is on A Auto REPEAT REW Rewind Indicator Enables auto repeat Tape will automatically Indicates the VCP is rewinding rewind when it reaches the end then begin PLAY Indicator to play again Press a second time to Indicates tape is playing disable repeat FF Fast Forward Indicator continued on next page Indicates tape is fast forwarding PAGE 10 OPERATION Controls and Indicators Continued 7 REW Rewind Reverse Search Button Press while the VCP is in Stop mode to rewind the tape no picture no sound During tape playback press to begin Reverse Search The picture portion of the tape is played in the reverse direction at high speed sound is muted Press STOP to end rewind or search Press and hold while Rewind mode to begin logic search you can check what is on the tape When released rewinding resumes FF Fast Forward Forward Search Press while the VCP is in the Stop mode to fast forward the tape no picture or sound During tape playback press to begin Forward search The picture portion of the tape is played at high speed
20. teps to hook up your Video Cassette Player easily and quickly Step 1 Identify the Connectors and Switches Locate the following connectors and switch on the back of your VCP Video Out J ack 5 DC Input Jack Video output must be used in conjunction Input from optional DC power source with audio out connection Audio Out J ack Channel 3 4 Switch Audio output must be used in conjunction Output video channel switch ed J with video out connection Ant In Jack Input from external antenna or cable TV Line Note Use of the Audio Video Output jacks is optional Depending on the capability of your RF Out Jack TV you may get improved picture quality Output to television when using these connections Step 2 Select the Output Video Channel Your VCP has been designed to transmit a signal Note to channel 3 or 4 of your TV TO get the proper This only applies when the RF OUT connection is TV signal set the Channel 3 4 switch on the used If the VCP is connected to your TV via the back of the VCP to the channel that provides Audio Video output jacks also choose the best picture appropriate input source at the TV TV Channel When playing a tape the TV 3 4 or Audio Video In must be tuned to the same A3 channel 3 or 4 as the v4 Channel 3 4 switch on the VCP CHANNEL INSTALLATION PAGE 7 Hook up Continued Step 3 Connect VCP to Antenna or Cable TV Line
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