'Fable of Contents
Note: This is a task oriented operating guide and is broken down into the steps one would ordinarily fol-
low in using this VCR; VCR/Remote controls, Installation, VCR Setup, Playing Tapes, Recording Tapes, etc.
Safety Warnings
Regulatory Information
.................. Inside front Cover
Electrical Shock Warnings
.................. Inside front Cover
General Information
Introduction ...................... i
Installation Considerations ......... i
Specifications
VCR Specifications Listing ........ ii
1 VCR Front Panel
Controls Description and Use ..... 1-1
2 VCR Back Panel
Connections Description and Use 2-1
Audio/Video Cable Connections
Jacks ......................... 2-1
Antenna Connection Jacks ....... 2-1
Channel 3-4 Switch .............. 2-1
3 VCR Remote Control
Controls Description and Use ..... 3-1
Installing Batteries .............. 3-2
4 VCR Installation
Unpack the VCR and Accessories 4-1
System Connections
Basic First Time Connections VCR,
Antenna, Cable Box and TV Set 4-1
Replacing an old VCR with a Zenith
VCR ........................ 4-1
New VCR Owner Connections .... 4-1
VCR Front and Back Panel
Connection Options ........... 4-2
Cable (CATV) Connections ...... 4-3
System Diagram ................. 4-3
5 VCR Setup
Enter information that prepares your
VCR to receive programs that are
broadcast in your local area and
specifying VHF/UHF type
antenna(s) or Cable service
(CATV) ..................... 5-1
On-Screen Menu System ......... 5-1
Setting the Clock ................ 5-2
Receiving TV Programs VHF/UHF
or Cable TV Service ............. 5-2
Channel Search ................. 5-2
Channel Save/Skip ............... 5-2
VCR Function On-Screen Display 5-3
Power Failures ............. 5-3, 11-2
Error Messages ................. 5-3
6 Playback
(Playing Tapes)
Playing Tapes ................... 6-1
Stop Playing Tapes .............. 6-1
Loading and Ejecting Tapes ...... 6-1
Additional Playback Features ..... 6-2
Still/Slow Motion/Pause .......... 6-2
Rewind/Fast Forward ............ 6-2
Reverse/Forward Search ......... 6-2
Tracking Adjustment Auto/Manual 6-2
Real Time Tape Counter .... 6-2, 10-1
Index Search (See Section 10)
Automatic Counter Resetting 6-2, 10-1
Elapsed Time Display ....... 6-2, 10-1
Counter Memory ........... 6-2, 10-1
7 Recording Tapes
Recording ...................... %1
Additional Recording
Features ..................... 7-2
8 Instant Timer
Recording
(Instructions for recording what you
are currently viewing on your TV.)
Instant Timer Recording ......... 8-1
Notes .......................... 8-2
9 Timer Recording
(Instructions for recording TV
programs while you are away.)
Timer Recording ................ 9-1
Additional Timer Recording ...... 9-2
10 Additional
Operations
Recording Speed Selection ...... 10-1
Real Time Tape Counter ........ 10-1
Automatic Counter Reset ....... 10-1
Counter Memory ............... 10-1
Index Search ................... 10-2
11 Service Information
(VCR Operating Difficulties)
Before Calling for Service ....... 11-1
Problem/Resolution Chart ..... 11-1, 2
Maintenance .................. 11-2
12 Accessories
.............................. 12-1
13 Product Registration
Card
Receive Current Product Info .... 13-1
14 Your Zenith Warranty
.............................. 14-1
Index of Features
1Year, 8 Event Timer ........... 9-1
181 Channel Capability ........... ii
Auto Channel Search ............ 5-1
Auto Counter Reset .............. 6-2
Auto Digital Picture Tracking ..... 6-2
Auto Playback System ........... 6-1
Center Load Tape System ........ 1-1
Counter Memory ........... 6-2, 10-2
HQ Circuitry .................... ii
Index Search System ............ 10-2
Instant Recording ............... 8-1
LED Display ............... 1-1, 3-1
New Larger Controls ............ 1-1
On-Screen Programming ......... 5-1
Slow Motion .................... 6-2
Unified TV/VCR SC3720 Remote
Control ....... 3-1, 6-1, 7-1, 8-1, 9-1
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