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GE VG4061 VCR User Manual

1. If the Auto Play feature is set to ON the tape automatically begins playback if the safety tab on the cassette is removed e Press FWD or REV FORWARD or REVERSE on remote to position the tape e Press PLAY PAUSE PLAY if necessary to begin tape play Pause e Press PLAY PAUSE PAUSE for stop action If you pause the VCR automatically e Press TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from switches from pause to stop after a the picture if necessary few minutes to reduce tape wear e Press STOP J ECT STOP to stop playback Automatic Tracking Tape Eject The VCR has automatic tracking which adjusts the picture when Press STOP J ECT on the VCR when it is stopped to playing back a tape recorded on eject the tape another VCR Automatic tracking is tumed on whenever a tape is inserted or the VCR s power is tumed on 20 VCR BASICS Recording If you want to record something that you re watching you can use basic recording 1 Set the tape speed by pressing the SPEED button on the remote see margin note for information about tape speed settings 2 Press the RECORD button to begin recording 3 Press STOP STOP E ECT on VCR to stop recording If you just want to pause the recording for a short time like during a commercial press PAUSE PLAY PAUSE on VCR instead of STOP Check the Safety Tab Tape Speeds No matter which recording option you use you need to make S
2. We bring good things to life IMPORTANT INFORMATION WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock do not WARNING remove cover or back No user serviceable RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK parts inside Refer servicing to qualified To reduce the risk of fire or DO NOT OPEN service personnel shock hazard do not expose this product to rain or moisture This symbol indicates This symbol indicates dangerous voltage important instructions inside the product that accompanying the presents a risk of electric product shock or personal injury L Caution To reduce the risk of electric shock match wide blade of plug to wide slot fully insert A Nit Qa 4 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 Refer to the identification rating label located on the back panel of your product for its proper operating voltage FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user s authority to operate it Cable TV Installer This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820 40 of the National Electrical Code Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 which 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 cable entry a
3. C 41F to 104 F 45 C to 40 C Check your cable company s compatibility requirements Cleaning the VCR Use a soft cloth or dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner to dust your VCR Remove dust from the ventilation holes on the top back sides and bottom of the cabinet Plastic surfaces are easily scratched and can be marred by alcohol and various solvents Avoid excessive use of oil based furniture polishes since the materials used in the cabinet will accumulate more dust We recommend using a nonabrasive antistatic cleaner and polisher Specifications are subject to change APPENDIX A REFERENCE Limited Warranty What your warranty covers e Any defect in material or workmanship For how long after your purchase e Ninety days for labor charges e One year for parts The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm whichever comes first What we will do e Pay any Authorized GE VCR Servicenter the labor charges to repair your VCR e Pay any Authorized GE VCR Servicenter for the new or at our option refurbished replacement parts required to repair your VCR H ow you get service e Take your VCR to any Authorized GE VCR Servicenter To identify your nearest Authorized GE VCR Servicenter ask your dealer look in the Yellow Pages or call 1 800 447 1700 e Show the service technician your evidence of purchase date e Pick up
4. 3 or 4 the one selected on the back of the playback VCR If you connected your VCR using the AUDIO VIDEO jacks make sure you select the line input on the recording VCR Insert the tape you want to copy into the playback VCR Insert a blank tape with safety tab in place into the recording VCR Caution When you reach the point on the tape or program where you want to begin copying press PLAY PAUSE and then The unauthorized recording of PLAY PAUSE again on the playback VCR You may need to television programs or other adjust the tracking copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of others Press the RECORD button then press PLAY PAUSE on the recording VCR Press the PLAY PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the same Two VCR Connection time to begin copying the tape CABLE BOX To edit segments that you do not want to copy e Press PLAY PAUSE on recording VCR to pause copying e Locate the next segment you want to copy on playback VCR by using FWD REV and PLAY PAUSE and then press PLAY PAUSE e Press PLAY PAUSE on both VCRs at the same time to resume copying Press STOP J ECT on both VCRs when you are finished 29 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE Control Your O ther Components The remote can be programmed to control a television It is programmed to control a GE RCA or ProScanTV Other manufacturer s brands need to be programmed 1 FIRST THINGS FIRST 2 SETTING UP THE VCR
5. Cable TV 2 Antenna 3 gt Detect Automatically Detect Automatically A strong cable or antenna signal in 0 Cancel your area may cause Auto Detect to 4 Select one of the three AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH options mis detect If this should happen Choices one and two are self explanatory If you choose select 1 or 2 for the system you have Detect Automatically the VCR automatically detects which signal system you have attached to your VCR Auto Channel Search Use the Auto Channel Search feature to place all available channels in memory AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH Now scanning channel 14 If you ever change cable or antenna systems you may need to Auto Channel Search again Press any key to cancel SETTING UP THE VCR The VCR begins scanning for the available channels this takes about one to two minutes The lowest channel is tuned once the search is completed Pressing CHANNEL up or down now selects the active channels To Change the Signal Type 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU 2 Press 4to display the CHANNELS menu 3 Press 3 to change the Signal Type between CABLE and ANTENNA CHANNELS Auto Channel Search Add Remove Channels Signal Type CABLE VCR Plus Channel List To Add or Remove Channels You may want to add or delete channels after you Auto Channel Search especially if some of the channels have weak signals or you don t want to watch them 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN
6. Check to see if time and date are correct including AM PM e Check to make sure the program did not exceed the tape s length or the tape was not rewound beforehand e Check to make sure the VCR was turned off at the time recording was to start e Check to make sure there was a tape in the VCR and the cassette s safety tab was intact e VCR ejects cassette when the end of the tape is reached during a timer recording e Check to make sure VCR Plus channel setup was completed correctly APPENDIX A REFERENCE Clock shows incorrect time or date e Power interruption e Check to make sure the clock is set accurately check AM PM and date e Check Auto DST setting The clock may have adjusted for daylight saving time Time did not adjust for daylight saving time e Check to make sure Auto DST feature is turned on VCR makes noise when stopped e VCR is removing tape from heads This is normal The head cylinder inside the VCR will continue to rotate for a few minutes after you put the VCR in the stop mode Will not Auto Channel Search active channels correctly e Check to make sure the antenna connections are secure and correct e Check to make sure the Signal Type CABLE ANTENNA feature is set correctly e If Detect Automatically was selected for the Signal Type in the Auto Channel Search menu try using either CABLETV or ANTENNA instead e May not need to auto channel search if using a cable box Refer to the VCR Channel List or
7. Display Pressing INFO on the remote displays the time and date on the screen VCR Plus Channel List Refer to your local television list for a complete VCR Plus channel list for your viewing area or contact your cable company Using the list may Save you some time SETTING UP THE VCR VCR Plus Worksheet Broadcast or VCR Plus Channel Channel Number Cable TV Station Number You Receive the Name Station On Two Digit VCR Plus C hannel Numbers for CableTV USA List American Movie Classics Arts amp Entertainment Black Entertainment Bravo Cable News Network Cinemax Cinemax 2 The Discovery Channel The Disney Channel EntertainmentTelevision ESPN Sports Network The Family Channel Home Box Office Home Box Office 2 Home Box Office 3 The Learning Channel Lifetime The Movie Channel Music Television The Nashville Network Nickelodeon NostalgiaTelevision Quality Value Cable Showtime Showtime 2 Sports Channel Turner NetworkTelevision USA Network Video Hits 1 Viewer s Choice 1 Viewer s Choice 2 WGN Chicago WTBS Atlanta WWOR NewYork 35 39 57 54 42 45 98 37 53 63 34 47 33 95 96 51 46 58 48 49 38 64 99 41 97 59 52 44 62 93 94 55 43 60 See next page for Canadian List Check your local or cable listing for the channel number you receive this station on Check your local listing for broadcast or VCR Plus channel number assigned 13 14 SETTING UP
8. THE VCR 2 Press 4to display the CHANNELS menu CHANNELS Auto Channel Search Add Remove Channels Signal Type VCR Plus Channe 3 Press 4to display the VCR Plus Channel List screen VCR Channel My Channel Use CH to select Press 0 9 to change Press MENU to save 4 Enter the data following the on screen directions using your worksheet VCR Channel My Channel 46 Use CH to select Press 0 9 to change Press MENU to save Screen is for an example only Additional Set up Features in the PREFERENCES Menu The features in this section are all accessed through the PREFERENCES menu Two Digit VCR Plus Channel Numbers for CableTV Canadian List Allarcom PayTelevision Superchannel Arts amp Entertainment Cable News Network Headline News Cable News Network Canadian Home Shopping Network Canal Famille Cathay International Television Inc Chinavision Canada Corp Country MusicTelevision Family Channel First Choice First ChoiceTwo First ChoiceThree First Choice Four House of Commons La Chaine Francaise The Learning Channel MeteoMedia T he Weather Network MuchMusic Network MusiquePlus Nashville Network Newsworld C BC Le Reseau des Sports The Sports Network Super Ecran Super Ecran B Super Ecran C Telatino Network TV5 Montreal Viewer s Choice 1 Viewer s Choice 2 Viewer s Choice 3 Viewer s Choice 4 VisionTV Canada s Faith Network YouthTV Canada
9. contact your cable company for more information Cannot add or remove channels e Channels must be placed in memory using the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH feature before channels can be added or removed from channel memory Tape plays back in slow motion e Press PLAY to return to normal playback Cannot select channels over 69 e Cable channels over 69 can only be selected if Signal Type CABLE ANTENNA feature is set to CABLE Cassette with safety tab removed does not start to play automatically e Check to make sure the Auto Play ON OFF feature is set to ON TIMER indicator flashes e Check to make sure there is a cassette in the VCR when a timer recording is set On screen menus appear in English French or Spanish e Check Language feature 53 APPENDIX A REFERENCE Specifications Format Record Playback System Video Signal System Antenna Tuner Type Power Requirement Power Consumption Dimensions Weight Storage Temperature Range Operating Temperature Range VHS Video 4 Head Audio Mono record playback EIA standard NTSC color 75 ohm external VHF UHF combined antenna terminal USA 181 channels capability 125 cable channels Canada 178 channels capability 122 cable channels AutoProgramming frequency synthesis 120V AC 60 Hz 17 watts 3 54 inches high 90 mm 14 1 inches wide 360 mm 12 2 inches deep 312 mm 8 14 pounds 3 7 kg 22 F to 149 F 30 C to 65
10. normal playback e Press one of the TRACKING buttons to move streaks up or down for the best picture e Check to make sure the tape is of good quality and not worn out Time counter not working or time counter not working in search modes e The time counter does not advance during unrecorded portions of tape When an unrecorded segment of tape is encountered the time counter will hold its count until recorded material is detected again e A minus will appear in front of the time if you rewind the tape farther back than a counter reading of 0 00 00 e The time counter disappears during search this is normal Will not record or play e Check to make sure there is a tape in the VCR e Try ejecting and reinserting the cassette e Check to make sure the tape is not broken e Check to make sure the VCR is not in pause mode Press PAUSE or PLAY on the remote PLAY PAUSE on the VCR to return to normal playback Will not record e Check to make sure the safety tab is intact e Check to make sure the VCR is not in the line mode Press INPUT on the remote Rewind does not operate e Check to make sure the tape is not already rewound Timer recording not made or wrong program recorded e Make sure the correct VCR PlusCode is entered e Check to make sure the cable box was turned on when recording was to begin e Check to make sure the program was entered correctly wrong channel or times e Power interruption Reset the clock e
11. the cover Step 3 Connect Your VCR If you connect your VCR to your home antenna or cable system iA and then to yourTV use the VCR s ANT IN and RF OUT jacks for EAEE ER ANTENNA a good signal as shown If you have a TV with AUDIO VIDEO jacks use the audio video jacks on the TV and VCR for a better connection Refer to the Connections section toward the back of the manual VIDEO AUDIO IN FIRST THINGS FIRST Step 4 Plug in the VCR Match the wide blade of the plug with the wide slot in the outlet Be sure to insert the plug completely Step 5 Tune the TV Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel The VCR viewing channel is channel 3 or 4 or the TV s video input e If you connect your VCR using the ANT IN and RF OUT jacks with RF coaxial cable set the 3 CH 4 switch to channel 3 or channel 4 the channel you want to use on yourTV e If you connect your VCR using the AUDIO VIDEO jacks with audio video cables select theTV s video input to see the signal See the TV Owner s Manual Step 6 Turn On the VCR Press VCR on the remote to turn on the VCR Step 7 Access the Menus The MENU and number buttons let you access select and change menu items For example to change the Auto Play setting you would do the following 1 Press MENU to bring up the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU VCR Plus Timer Recordings Ti me Channels Preferences Language Exi t VCR Viewing Channel When using t
12. to learn more about your VCR just keep reading 3 VCR BASICS 4 RECORDING PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE 6 OTHER FEATURES 7 CONNECTIONS VCR Basics tells you what you need to know in order to watch a movie or tape your favorite show 17 VCR BASICS Remote Buttons The remote control is capable of controlling your VCR and many brands of televisions If you have a GE RCA or ProScanTV you may be able to control it without programming the remote Component Buttons OFF Turns off VCR when remote is set to control the VCR Also turns some compatible TVs on and off TV Turns on a compatible GE RCA or ProScanTV and sets the remote to control the TV Also used with the OFF button to turn on a different brand of TV if programmed and sets the remote to control the TV VCR Turns on a compatible GE RCA or ProScan VCR and sets the remote to control the VCR VCR Function Buttons CHAN Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR s channel memory CLEAR Resets time counter to 0 00 00 Allows you to change entries when setting the clock or a timer recording FADV Lets you view one frame with each press of the button when tape is in pause FORWARD Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped Searches forward through a tape during playback Starts slow motion playback when tape is paused GO BACK Switches between two channels Select one channel and then select another using the number buttons P
13. 3 VCR BASICS 4 RECORDING PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE 6 OTHER FEATURES ji 7 CONNECTIONS 3 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE About Programming the Remote The remote can be programmed to control other brands of remote controllable TVs It is already programmed to operate most GE RCA and ProScan TVs Programming the Remote to Control a TV If the TV does not turn on when you press the TV button the remote needs to be programmed Follow these steps to program the remote to control your particular TV 1 Turn on theTV 2 Find your TV brand and code number s on the code list on the next page Press and hold the TV button on the remote 4 Enter the two digit code from the code list Release TV and then press CHAN up or down If the TV responds to the remote commands the remote is programmed 6 Ifthe TV does not respond repeat these steps using the next code in the list O perate the TV After you set up the remote see which buttons operate your TV 1 Point the remote at the TV and press the TV button If the TV does not turn on press the TV button and then press the OFF button 2 You may want to experiment to see which buttons operate your TV Try pressing buttons such as VOL and MUTE See TV Function Buttons in the VCR Basic section for details This remote may not operate all models of the brands that are shown Note the difference between theTV and VCR on screen displays to see which one
14. EJ ECT Stops the normal functions such as record playback rewind fast forward or pause Ejects the tape when the VCR is stopped RECORD REV PLAY PAUSE Fi APPENDIX A REFERENCE Display Panel Cassette In Indicator TIMER VCR SLP REC Tape Speed Indicator Cassette In Indicator ee Lights when a tape is in the VCR Flashes when VCR is ejecting tape Channel Number Line Indicator VID1 Time Time Counter or Status Indicator The current time time counter channel number or line input VID1 is displayed Press the INFO button to switch between the current time and elapsed time counter The status indicators show what the VCR is doing e BYE Turned off e KFWD Fast forward e HI Turned on e PLAY Playback e PAUS Play pause e REC Record e REC P Record pause e REW Rewind e SLOW Slow motion e SRCH Forward search e SRCH Reverse search e STOP VCR stopped e T REC Timer recording REC Indicator Lights when the VCR is recording Tape Speed Indicator SP or SLP Displays recording speed selected with SPEED button TIMER Indicator Lights when VCR is turned off and set for timer recording Flashes when timer recording is set and there is no cassette in the VCR VCR Indicator Applies Only if your VCR Viewing Channel is 3 or 4 Press the TV CR button to turn on or off e VCR indicator on Picture from VCR e VCR indicator off Picture from TV channel 49 APPENDIX A REFERENCE Back Pan
15. Inc SETTING UP THE VCR 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU VCR Plus Timer Recordings Ti me Channels Preferences Language Exit 2 Press 5 to display the PREFERENCES menu PREFERENCES Remote Control VCR1 Auto Play ON Auto TV VCR ON Now you are ready to select an item from the menu to set up Remote VCR1 VCR2 Option If you own a compatible GE RCA or ProScan remote that has a VCR2 VCR2 LD or VCR2 DVD button this feature allows you to set this VCR to respond to that button Press 1 to select the Remote Control item in the menu Then press the VCR2 VCR2 LD or VCR2 DVD button to change PREFERENCES PREFERENCES Remote Control VCR1 PRESS VCR2 TO CHANGE Auto Play ON 2 Auto Play ON Auto TV VCR ON 3 Auto TV VCR ON The VCR will only respond to the compatible remote s VCR2 VCR2 LD or VCR2 DVD button If you change the remote setting to VCR2 the remote that came with your VCR will no longer Remote Control Option control the VCR Changing the Remote Control Use the compatible remote to change the remote setting back to option to VCR2 disables the VCR1 Display the PREFERENCES menu press 1 and then press remote that came with your VCR VCR1 Then the remote that came with the VCR will be able to control it again 15 SETTING UP THE VCR 16 Auto Play This feature allows the VCR to automatically start playing when you insert a tape with the safety
16. Index Search siscesshzcceicBesisdivds2lagierechewasksvounsseeenbiebearersiecenie 37 Zero Search weivse ccs aan sidinsedeesGelavessavincseutecsustestewwsextueaveudeene 38 TANS CONTET a cncece vies cee cecticse cas covs debecatecddancectesveieiessrsiereneeaeven 38 On Screen DISD AY Ssss aaae 39 Trackin greer a e a nT ra rrr ar 39 CONNECHONS wassrseesccsccideties vavinataviesiaeiiintienie Things to Know Before Connecting Components 41 Connecting Your VOR sssini 42 Jacks and CD OS eiiiai 42 Choosing a VCR Connection sesesesseresrrrrierrrerneen 43 Advantages of Audio Video Cable Connections 43 Don t Forget About the Auto TV VCR Feature 00 43 TY WIth REJ ack ONIY essiri 44 TV With Audio Video J ACKS s sssssssssssserrsserrrreerrrersrrrreseee 45 TV With Audio Video J acks and Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels Only esseen 46 Appendix A Reference sssssssssnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 47 Front Panelini anonra renee arene mere nrr ree er an ener 48 Display P rel scacentenctectasctccastcctecnunsemetestatangsimacactteecacegiackacss 49 Back P nel prossaa aaa 50 Tro bl shooting TIPS reassess cieatcisicestecosincacsendemeseerns ates sess 51 pecificatiONnS aeerereeee nner ete cree tee ene e eee aiaei mee res 54 Cleaning the VCR os hc acatrec tech nade ad ncetdecatasadeciulesGueeeiaeedess 54 Limited Warranty siccastemancdtessacaneesiyswcetsintereedateyeensazansieaanstonss 55 E E S 0 FIRST THINGS FIR
17. MENU 2 Press 4to display CHANNELS menu 3 Press 2 to display the ADD REMOVE CHANNELS menu Use the CHANNEL up or down or number buttons to go to the channels you want to remove or add ADD REMOVE CHANNELS ADD REMOVE CHANNELS Channel 115 Channel 115 is presently ADDED is presently REMOVED Press CLEAR to remove Press INFO to add Press MENU to exit Press MENU to exit Selecting Channels The CHANNEL up and down buttons access those channels active in your T im e and D ate VCR channel list You can still access channels not in Before you set the time and date set the Auto DST Daylight the channel list by using the number Saving Time feature to ON or OFF for your area buttons on the remote control 10 SETTING UP THE VCR Set Daylight Saving Time 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU VCR Plus Timer Recordings Ti me Channels Preferences Language Exit 2 Press 3 to display the TIME menu TI ME 1 Set time and date 2 Auto DST ON 3 Press 2 to turn the Auto DST ON or OFF e Select ON if you want the VCR s clock to automatically adjust for daylight saving time e Select OFF if you do not want the VCR s clock to adjust for daylight saving time Set the Time and Date 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU VCR Plus Timer Recordings Ti me Channels Preferences Language Exit 2 Press 3 to display TIME menu TI ME 1 Set time and d
18. P Standard Play sure there is a tape in the VCR and that the tape s safety tab is in Gives the best quality recording place You cannot record on a tape with the safety tab removed but fewer programs can be recorded on the tape Special effects such as pause slow motion picture search and frame advance work well when you play back tapes recorded in this speed LP Long Play Your VCR is capable of playing back Safety Tab tapes recorded in LP You cannot record in the LP speed If the safety tab is removed and you want to record over it simply cover the hole with vinyl tape SLP Super Long Play Gives three times the recording time of tapes recorded in SP Special effects such as pause slow Auto m ati C R ewi nd motion picture search and frame advance work well when you play During playback the VCR automatically rewinds the tape if the back tapes recorded in this speed tape reaches the end and stops During recording the VCR automatically rewinds the tape if it Recording Time reaches the end While rewinding you can press POWER OFF SP SLP on the remote and the VCR will turn off after rewinding 2Hr 6Hr 2Hr 8Hr 40Min 21 RECORDING Several Recording O ptions 1 FIRST THINGS FIRST Now that you ve gone through the necessary steps to operate your VCR l Il explain the different recording features that are available to suit your needs Recording features 2 SETTING UP THE VCR e Reco
19. PAUSE button 19 20 21 37 39 Picture search options 36 PLAY button 19 20 36 37 38 44 45 46 PLAY PAUSE button 20 21 29 36 37 48 Playing atape 20 POWER button 21 48 Power surges 41 PREFERENCES menu 14 15 Problem solving 51 Programming the remote 31 to operate TVs 32 PROGRAMS OVERLAP message 25 27 REC indicator 49 RECORD button 19 21 24 29 48 Recording basic 21 express 24 speeds 21 timer 25 using two VCRs 29 VCR Plus 26 Remote buttons 18 component buttons 18 sensor 48 TV function buttons 19 VCR function buttons 18 Remote VCR1 VCR2 option 15 Remove or add channels 10 REV button 20 36 37 38 48 REVERSE button 19 20 Review programs screen 28 Reviewing programs 28 Rewind automatic 21 RF OUT jack 4 5 16 29 42 43 50 Safety tab 16 21 SEARCH button 19 36 37 38 Search features commercial scan 36 forward 36 frame advance 37 index 37 reverse 36 slow motion 36 time counter 38 zero search 38 Sensor remote 48 SETTIME AND DATE screen 12 Set up first 3 language 8 using the menu 8 Using the PREFERENCES menu 14 VCR channels list 8 Signal type cable or antenna 10 Solving problems 51 Specifications 54 Speed LP 21 SLP 21 SP 21 SPEED button 19 21 24 27 49 Speeds recording 21 Status indicators 49 STOP button 19 20 21 28 37 38 STOP E ECT button 20 21 29 48 Stopping a timer recording 28 Tab safety 21 Table of contents 1 Tape eject 20 Tape playing a 20 Tape sp
20. R e A marktoo close to your location on the tape e The mark at the beginning of a recorded segment of five minutes or less e The first index mark on the tape when you start at the beginning of the tape NDEX SEARCH Press REV or FWD to begin scanning or enter a specific index number Press SEARCH to exit NDEX SEARCH Press REV or FWD to begin search Index number 12 Press SEARCH to exit NDEX SEARCH Searching for index number 12 Press STOP to cance 37 OTHER FEATURES Zero Search ZERO SEARCH The zero search feature enables the VCR to quickly return to a OT tape eee is counter reading of 0 00 00 anywhere on the tape This is i ae ress 0 especially convenient when you want to repeat a segment of the 0 00 tape several times 5 Press SEARCH to exit 1 Go to the beginning of the program you wish to return to 2 Press INFO twice to display the time counter on the TV screen ZERO SEARCH Searching for Press CLEAR to reset the counter to 0 00 00 0 00 00 Continue playing the tape Press STOP when you are ready to return to 0 00 00 Press STOP to cancel Au FF Ww Press SEARCH on the remote twice to display the ZERO SEARCH menu 7 Press REVERSE REV to return to 0 00 00 on the tape Time Counter The time counter shows the actual time it takes to record a program or play back a segment of a recorded tape It helps locate the beginning or end of progra
21. ST Hi my name is SUSAN FIRST THINGS FIRST and wrote this User s Guide It s my job to see that you have a rewarding user manual experience Also think you ll be pleased with the features that can be accessed through the on screen menus 2 SETTING UP THE VCR Read the First T hree Sections The first three sections of the manual introduce you to your VCR and show you how to set the VCR up and use the on screen menus Reading these sections gives you the basic information you need to use your 3 VCR BASICS ais 4G RECORDING What s L eft The rest of the book highlights playback and recording PROGRAMMING THE information contains a detailed connections section REMOTE and a reference section that includes troubleshooting tips limited warranty and index 6 OTHER FEATURES y PE y Bena y aou sesal y SS REMOTE O E y G o y 7 corremos ee 7 CONNECTIONS READ ME These note boxes give you tips for your new video cassette recorder FIRST THINGS FIRST Step 1 Unpack What s in the Box The following items come packed in the box e VCR e Remote control e RF coaxial cable Step 2 Install Batteries in the Remote Control Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change the batteries in your VCR remote 1 Remove the cover of the battery compartment 2 Place batteries in remote matching the and ends of each battery to the diagram inside the compartment 3 Replace
22. U VCR Plus Timer Recordings Ti me Channels Preferences Language Exit 2 Press 1 to display the VCR PLUS menu VCR PLUS Enter pluscode number from TV Listing Press MENU to cancel VCR Plus and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation RECORDING 3 4 5 Enter the VCR PlusCode shown in your local television programming guide VCR PLUS Enter pluscode number from TV Listing 12876 Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU when done Press MENU to enter the VCR PlusCode number How often should this program record One time Daily every day Weekdays M F Weekly once per week Cancel Indicate how often you want the program to be recorded Program 1 One time Channel 03 Cable Start Time 08 00 PM End Time 09 30 PM Start Date 11 18 97 Tue Tape Speed SLP Press CLEAR to adjust Press MENU to save Change the speed with the SPEED button on the remote or the program end time with the CLEAR button on the remote if necessary Changing the end time comes in handy when you are recording a program such as a Sporting event that may exceed the scheduled broadcast time Press MENU to save the program Program 1 has been saved Remember to insert a recordable tape and turn the VCR off before the program start time Press MENU to continue VCR Plus Recording Clock must be set correctly Insert a tape with the safety tab in pl
23. Y To record a scrambled or unscrambled program and watch another unscrambled program 1 Begin recording a scrambled program through the cable box using one of the recording options 2 Select an unscrambled channel on the TV APPENDIX A REFERENCE This section gives you some additional information about the VCR including a description of the unit s controls and display You also will find aTroubleshooting Tips section in this Appendix which might help to resolve some of those simple problems Finally this section contains your warranty information 47 APPENDIX A REFERENCE 48 Front Panel POWER STOP EJECT CHANNEL OOOE Remote Sensor CHANNEL TRACKING Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR s channel memory Adjusts tracking when a tape is playing FWD Forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped Searches the picture forward during playback Starts slow motion playback during play pause PLAY ePAUSE Plays a tape Pauses action for viewing during playback Pauses recording to prevent recording of unwanted scenes POWER Turns the VCR on or off RECORD Starts VCR recording Used for express recording Remote Sensor Receives signals from the remote control Aim the remote at this sensor REV Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped Searches the picture in reverse during playback Starts slow motion playback during play pause STOP e
24. ace and enough tape to record the program PROGRAMS OVERLAP appears if you have entered two programs where the times overlap UNRECOGNIZED NUMBER PLEASE RE ENTER appears when the VCR does not recognize the PlusCode number Tum on the cable box and tune it to the channel you want to record before the recording is to begin 27 RECORDING 28 Stopping a Timer Recording To stop or cancel a timer recording in progress even an express recording e Press and hold the STOP button on the remote STOP EJ ECT on the VCR for a few seconds Reviewing and Clearing Programs To review programs that you have already set up 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU 2 Press 2 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu TIMER RECORDINGS Create a New Program Review Existing Progs Use VCR Plus Code 3 Press 2 to display the Review Existing Progs screen Program 1 One time Channel 104 Cable Start Time 12 00 AM End Time 01 30 AM Start Date 10 24 97 Fri Tape Speed SLP Press CLEAR to erase Press MENU for next prog 4 Press CLEAR to erase or MENU to see the next program RECORDING Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes Use one VCR as the playback VCR and the other as the recording VCR 1 2 Turn on theTV and VCRs Tune theTV to the VCR viewing channel either 3 4 or TV s video input If you connected your VCR using the ANT IN and RF OUT jacks tune recording VCR to channel
25. ape or turn on the VCR Occasionally you may need to manually adjust tracking especially if the tape was recorded on a different VCR J ust use the TRACKING buttons to remove the streaks or snow You can also use tracking when you pause a tape to reduce jittering of the picture When you manually adjust the picture automatic tracking is turned off To turn automatic tracking back on press both TRACKING buttons on the front of the VCR at the same time or eject the tape and re insert it Tracking has no effect during recording only playback 39 CONNECTIONS Things to Know Before Connecting Components Protect Your Components from Power Surges e Connect all components before plugging any power cords into the wall outlet e Always turn off the TV and other components before you connect or disconnect any cables Position Cables Correctly to Avoid Audio Hum or Interference e Insert all cable plugs firmly into their jacks e Place the audio video cables to the sides of the TV s back panel instead of straight down the middle after you connect your components e Try not to coil any twin lead cables and keep them away from the audio video cables as much as possible e Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded Refer to the SafetyTips sheet packed with your unit Protect Your Components from O verheating e Do not block ventilation holes in any of the components Arrange the components so that air can ci
26. ate 2 Auto DST ON Time and Date The time and date must be set before a timer recording can be programmed Spring forward Fall backward In the Spring daylight saving time begins on the first Sunday in April Because the clock automatically changes from 2 00 AM to 3 00 AM forward one hour remember to include the extra hour for timer recording that falls within this time frame In the Autumn daylight saving time ends on the last Sunday in October The VCR clock automatically changes from 2 00 AM to 1 00 AM back one hour Therefore it can affect your recording length 11 SETTING UP THE VCR 3 Press 1 to display the SETTIME AND DATE screen SET TIME AND DATE Time hh mm Date Press MENU to cance 4 Enter the data using the number buttons Press 0 before single digit numbers and follow the on screen directions SET TIME AND DATE Time 12 34 PM Date 11 18 97 Tuesday Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to set VCR Plus C hannels Using VCR Plus can make programming timer recordings for cable or off air antenna easier but you have to put in a little time right now to set up a channel list A worksheet and abbreviated codes for typical cable services in the U S and Canada are provided on the following pages 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU VCR Plus Timer Recordings Ti me Channels Preferences Language Exit 12 Time Date
27. eed indicator 49 Tape speeds 21 Time and date 10 daylight saving time 11 setting 11 Time counter 38 Time counter display 49 Time display 49 TIME menu 11 Timer recording 25 stopping 28 Timer recording with VCR Plus 26 TIMER RECORDINGS menu 25 28 Tips troubleshooting 51 Tracking 39 TRACKING buttons 19 20 36 39 48 Troubleshooting tips 51 TV button 18 32 TV codes 33 TV function buttons 19 TV programming the remote to control 32 TVVCR button 16 19 43 44 45 46 49 UNRECOGNIZED NUMBER PLEASE RE ENTER message 27 VCR cleaning 54 VCR button 18 VCR channels list 8 VCR indicator 16 49 VCR MAIN MENU 5 8 9 10 11 12 18 25 26 VCR Plus channel list 26 channel list screen 14 menu 26 PlusCode number 27 set up channels 12 using 26 worksheet 13 Viewing channel 5 VOL buttons 20 Warranty limited 55 ZERO search feature 38 ZERO SEARCH menu 38 57 If your VCR needs service please contact your dealer or the nearest Servicenter from the yellow pages Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton This will only add delays in service for your product 1 THOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis IN 46290 1997 Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc Trademark s Registered Marca s Registrada s Printed in Korea TOCOM 15226000
28. el VIDEO AUDIO 99 RF OUT 29 E 3 CH 4 Switch Selects the channel to which you will tune the TV to see the VCR picture if you connect the VCR using the ANT IN and RF OUT jacks AUDIO and VIDEO IN Jacks Receives signals from another component like a VCR or camcorder when it is connected to these jacks Use INPUT on the remote to select AUDIO and VIDEO OUT J acks Sends signals from VCR to another component like a TV or VCR when it is connected to these jacks ANT IN J ack Receives a signal from an antenna or cable system when attached RF OUT J ack Passes signal to TV using the cable supplied 50 APPENDIX A REFERENCE Troubleshooting Tips No power e Check to make sure it is plugged into an operating outlet e Check to make sure your connections are correct VCR does not respond to remote e Press VCR to set remote to control the VCR e Check to make sure there are no objects between the VCR and remote e The batteries may need changing e Make sure the Remote VCR1 VCR2 setting is set to VCR1 so the remote that came packed with your VCR can operate it e Remove batteries and hold number button 1 for at least 60 seconds to drain the microprocessor inside the remote Release number 1 and replace the batteries e Remove all batteries for approximately 12 hours Then replace batteries Remote no longer controls a GE RCA or ProScan TV e PressTV to set remote to control a compatibleTV e Check to ma
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30. he ANT IN and RF OUT jacks to connect your VCR tune your TV to channel 3 or 4 When using the AUDIO VIDEO jacks to connect your VCR tune your TV to the TV s video input channel FIRST THINGS FIRST 2 Press 5 to display the PREFERENCES menu PREFERENCES Remote Control VCR1 Auto Play Auto TV VCR 3 Press 2 to switch Auto Play ON or OFF PREFERENCES Remote Control VCR1 Auto Play OFF Auto TV VCR ON See Setting Up the VCR for detailed information about the Auto Play feature Step 8 Set Up the VCR Once you understand how to move around and or through the menus go to the next section to set up your VCR SETTING UP THE VCR set U p Features FIRST THINGS FIRST Below is a list of set up features that you may want to set up before you begin using your VCR for the first time Select a Language 2 SETTING UP THE VCR e Setup VCR Channel List Auto Channel Search e Set Automatic Daylight Saving Time 3 VCR BASICS e Set theTime and Date e Setup VCR Plus Channels Set the Remote VCR1 VCR2 feature 4 RECORDING e Set the Auto Play feature e Set the Auto TV VCR feature PROGRAMMING THE RE 6 OTHER FEATURES y CONNECTIONS O mr SETTING UP THE VCR Using the Menu to Set U p Features You can set up features by using the menu system Each feature is explained in this section Language Select your preferred language and the on screen displays will appear
31. ideo cables To connect 1 Connect cables as shown 2 Return to First Things First then follow the steps Using T his Connection Tune your TV to its video input channel Auto TV VCR setting e Set the Auto TV VCR feature to OFF Use of TV VCR button is not required CABLE CABLE BOX am NA To play a tape 1 Insert a tape 2 If necessary press PLAY To record one program and watch another VIDEO AUDIO IN 1 Begin recording a program using one of the recording options 2 Select a different channel on theTV 45 CONNECTIONS 46 TV With Audio Video Jacks and Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels O nly This connection assumes e You are using a cable box only to unscramble pay channels e YourTV has audio video input jacks This connection provides e Mono sound playback from VCR e Recording a scrambled or unscrambled channel through the cable box while watching an unscrambled channel To use this connection you must have e 3 coaxial cables e 2 audio video cables e 1 splitter All scrambled channels must be viewed through the VCR To connect 1 Connect cables as shown 2 Return to First Things First then follow the steps Using T his Connection Tune your TV to its video input channel Auto TV VCR setting e Set the Auto TV VCR feature to OFF Use of theTV VCR CABLE BOX button is not required To play a tape 1 Insert a tape 2 If necessary press PLA
32. in that language 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU VCR Plus Timer Recordings Ti me Channels Preferences Language Exit 2 Press 6 to display the LANGUAGE menu LANGUAGE Select a language 1l gt English 2 Espanol 3 Fran ais Press MENU to continue 3 Press 1 for English 2 for Espanol Spanish or 3 for Francais French VCR Channels List On screen Menus Not all the VCR screens are shown in If you use a cable box for all channels this step is not necessary this manual when explaining Your VCR may come with a channel list preset at the factory the features Even though your VCR may come with a list it s possible that you may want to add or eliminate some channels depending on whether they are active All Channels If you do not use a cable box for ALL channels then you will want to use a channel list Auto Channel Search SETTING UP THE VCR To Auto Channel Search Auto channel search memorizes the channels available through your signal type cable or antenna 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU VCR Plus Timer Recordings Ti me Channels Preferences Language Exit 2 Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu CHANNELS Auto Channel Search Add Remove Channels Signal Type CABLE VCR Plus Channel List 3 Press 1 to display the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH What type of signal are you using 1
33. ke sure the remote is programmed to control a GE RCA or ProScanTV Remote no longer controls a compatible TV e PressTV to set remote to control the compatible TV e Check to make sure there are no objects between the TV and remote e The batteries may need changing e Reprogram remote after batteries have been changed e Remove batteries and hold number button 1 for at least 60 seconds to drain the microprocessor inside the remote Release number 1 replace the batteries and if necessary reprogram the remote e Remove all batteries for approximately 12 hours Then replace batteries and if necessary reprogram the remote Poor or no picture for normal TV viewing e Check to make sure the VCR indicator is off e Check to make sure the TV is switched to an active channel e Check to make sure the antenna connections are secure and correct Snowy or no picture during playback e Press TV VCR to turn VCR indicator on e Check TV channel selected 3 or 4 to make sure it matches the channel selected with 3 CH 4 switch on back of VCR e Check to make sure the TV s fine tuning is correct for the channel you have selected e Check video cable connections between VCR and TV monitor e Check to make sure the TV monitor is set to video input channel 51 52 APPENDIX A REFERENCE e Try another tape e Some snow streaks are normal during search stop action frame advance and slow motion playback Streaks in picture during
34. m segments e Press SEARCH on the remote once during playback to advance the tape approximately 30 seconds of recorded e Each press of the SEARCH button adds an additional 30 Remember to insert a recorded tape OTHER FEATURES Frame Advance Frame advance lets you view one stop action frame after another 1 Press PAUSE PLAY PAUSE to freeze the action 2 Press FADV each time you want to view the next frame of the scene 3 Press PAUSE or PLAY PLAY PAUSE to return to normal playback Index Search The VCR has a VHS Index Search System that automatically records an index mark on the tape every time you start recording During playback you can locate the program you want to play by the number of index marks or by scanning The VCR will search forward or reverse from the location you are on the tape To Search 1 Stop the tape and press SEARCH on the remote to display the INDEX SEARCH menu on the TV screen 2 If you want to search through a certain number of index marks press two number buttons to enter the number of marks you want to search Press CLEAR on the remote to correct an entry 3 Press FORWARD FWD to search forward or REVERSE REV to search in reverse The VCR will locate your index mark and begin playback If you did not enter a specific index number the VCR will locate the next index mark and begin playback 4 Press STOP to stop index searching Some index marks may be missed by the VC
35. ms you taped The time counter resets to 0 00 00 whenever the tape is ejected from the VCR For example if you record a 30 minute program at the beginning of the tape and you want to go to the end of that program to begin another recording you would 1 Press INFO twice to display the time counter 2 Press CLEAR to reset the time counter to 0 00 00 3 Press FORWARD FWD to forward the tape until the time counter reads 0 30 00 4 Press STOP This is the approximate end of the program You may want to press PLAY to verify Now you can begin recording at this spot 5 Press INFO to remove the time counter from the screen and return to the normal display mode 38 OTHER FEATURES On Screen Displays l stor ch 0s 0130000 The INFO button shows the status of the VCR STOP PLAY RECORD etc channel number time counter date time and tape speed on the TV screen The date and time must be set before they can be displayed ee ee ee 1 Press INFO to see the on screen displays On screen display times out 2 Press INFO again to have only the time counter remain on the screen 2 3 Press INFO again to return to the normal display No displays appear on the screen Turning off the VCR also resets the displays Timer counter only does not time out 3 Tracking Your VCR has automatic tracking which removes the streaks or snow from the picture Automatic tracking is activated when you Normal display insert a t
36. ncluding AM or PM end time The to record before the recording is start date is automatically entered based on the VCR clock to begin Both the date and speed can be changed when flashing 25 26 RECORDING 6 Review the information to make sure it is correct and then press MENU to save Program 1 One time Program 1 has been saved Channel 03 Cable Remember to insert a Start Time 08 00 PM recordable tape and End Time 09 30 PM turn the VCR off before Start Date 10 24 97 Fri the program start time Tape Speed SLP 1 SP 2 SLP Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to save Press MENU to continue Timer Recording with VCR Plus You can use VCR Plus to simplify timer programming if you have cableTV and don t receive all channels through a cable box or if i VCR MAIN MENU you get your TV signal off air iuen Bakes 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels Setting U p the Channel List If you did not set up the VCR Plus channel list you can do it now CHANNELS Auto Channel Search Add Remove Channels Signal Type CABLE 1 Display the CHANNELS menu from the VCR MAIN MENU EE VCR Channel My Channel 2 Display the VCR Plus Channel List screen 46 PWN 3 Go to Setting Up Your VCR if you need more information on setting up your VCR Plus Channel List Use CH to select i Press 0 9 to change Using VCR Plus Press MENU to save 1 Press MENU to bring up the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MEN
37. nnection There are several different ways to hook up your VCR depending on whether or not you have cable and if you have cable whether you have a cable box and if some of the channels are scrambled and well you get the picture Three connections are described in this section and one of them should provide you with a VCR hookup that works e TV with RF jack only e TV with audio video jacks e TV with audio video jacks and cable box to unscramble pay channels only If you need to hook up additional components not shown in the diagrams here and are unsure of how to connect them refer to the instruction manual that came with that particular component Advantages of Audio Video Cable Connections Using a simple coaxial cable connection gives you good picture quality If your television has audio video jacks highly recommend using them to get better picture and sound quality when recording and playing back videotapes These connections give you more convenient operation by not having to share the TV s antenna signal Don t Forget About the Auto TV VCR Feature The TV VCR switch controls whether the picture signal is coming from the VCR or the TV Set the Auto TV VCR feature to ON when using only ANT IN and RF OUT jacks and OFF when using the AUDIO and VIDEO OUT jacks so your TV signal is not interrupted when the VCR is turned on 43 CONNECTIONS 44 TV With RF Jack Only This connection assumes e You are c
38. onnecting antenna cable or cable box system e Your television has only an RF input jack This connection provides e Mono sound playback from VCR e Record one channel while watching another except when using a cable box for all channels To use this connection you must have e 1 coaxial cable for cable or antenna connection 2 for cable box To connect 1 Connect cables as shown 2 Return to First Things First then follow the steps Using T his Connection Tune your TV to channel 3 or 4 whichever one you selected with the 3 CH 4 switch on the back of the VCR Use the TV VCR button to watch the VCR Auto TV VCR setting w e Set the Auto TV VCR feature to ON CABLE CABLE BOX OR ANTENNA To play a tape 1 Inserta tape 2 If necessary press PLAY VIDEO AUDIO IN To record one program and watch another 1 Begin recording a program using one of the recording options 2 Press the TV VCR button and select a different channel on the TV CONNECTIONS TV With Audio Video Jacks This connection assumes e You are connecting an antenna cable or cable box system e Your television has audio video jacks This connection provides e Mono sound playback from VCR e Record one channel while watching another except when using a cable box for all channels To use this connection you must have e 1 coaxial cable for cable antenna connection 2 for cable box e 2 audio v
39. orded material during playback Each press advances the tape an additional 30 seconds up to five minutes SPEED Selects a recording speed SP or SLP STOP Stops the current VCR function such as record playback rewind or fast forward TRACKING Up or Down Lets you manually reduce the streaks that may appear on the picture during play slow motion or pause Reduces picture jitter during stop action playback TVeVCR Switches the picture signal so that it either comes from the VCR or cable antenna system TV Function Buttons CHAN Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the TV s channel memory CLEAR Removes menus or status displays from the screen GO BACK Switches between two channels Select one channel and then select another using the number buttons Press GO BACK to switch between the two channels TV Buttons The TV buttons may not control all INFO Shows theTV s status displays on the TV screen MUTE Reduces volume to minimum level features of all models of GE RCA and ProScan TVs 19 VCR BASICS Numbers 0 through 9 Select a channel up to 99 by pressing two numbers Select a cable channel over 99 by pressing and holding 1 until 1 appears on the screen Then press the other two numbers OFF Turns the TV off VOL Up and Down Raises and lowers sound of TV Playing a Tape 1 Tune theTV to your VCR viewing channel 3 4 or TV s video input 2 Insert a tape in the VCR
40. rculate freely e Do not stack components e Allow adequate ventilation when placing your components in a stand e Place an amplifier or satellite receiver on the top shelf of the stand so heated air rising from it will not flow around other components 1 FIRST THINGS FIRST 2 SETTING UPTHE VCR 3 VCR BASICS 4 RECORDING PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE 6 OTHER FEATURES 7 CONNECTIONS lt lt lt lt lt lt lt CONNECTIONS 42 Connecting Your VCR Refer to these pages to help you connect your VCR Jacks and Cables RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables F type The RF jacks provide good picture and mono sound and must be used if audio video connections are not available for your TV These jacks are required for antenna or cable TV connections The RF jacks on the VCR are labeled ANT IN and RF OUT The coaxial cable supplied with your VCR is used to connect the VCR s RF OUT jack and yourTV s antenna input Audio Video Jacks and Cables RC A type The AUDIO VIDEO jacks provide very good picture and sound and can be used if your TV has audio video input jacks These jacks are used for most audio video connections The VCR AUDIO VIDEO jacks are color coded yellow for video and white for audio If your TV has two inputs for audio stereo connect the one labeled mono If one is not labeled mono you may need aY adapter y Pej al o Oo nw Audio Video Jack CONNECTIONS Choosing a VCR Co
41. rding explained in VCR Basics section e Express Recording 3 VCR BASICS e Timer Recording e Copying and Editing Tapes 4 RECORDING PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE 6 OTHER FEATURES E ne iene y a enana y Baa y y SS REMOTE O E y ERETGE Y y correrem 7 CONNECTIONS 2 LES RECORDING Recording Features There are four ways to record programs e Recording lets you press one button to start recording a program See VCR Basics section e Express Recording lets you start recording a program you are watching and then set the VCR to automatically stop recording after a designated period of time e Timer Recording lets you program the VCR to automatically start and stop recording at a predetermined time e Timer Recording with VCR Plus lets you program the VCR just by entering a PlusCode number found in some TV guides Express Recording Use express recording when you want to quickly record the remaining portion of the program you are watching 1 Set the tape speed by pressing the SPEED button on the remote 2 Press the RECORD button to begin recording 3 Repeatedly press the RECORD button to set up the recording duration Rec Ch 36 Rec Ch 36 Record Length 0 00 Record Length 1 30 Press REC to set length Press REC to set length Each press of the RECORD button increases the recording Express Recording time up to 4 hours f Express recording is a great way to The VCR continues to
42. record for the amount of time you tape the last quarter of the game or indicate and then automatically turns off the last part of a movie when you have to leave To stop an express recording press and hold STOP on the remote for a few seconds STOP ECT on the VCR 24 RECORDING Timer Recording You can set up as many as eight timer recording programs 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU VCR Plus Timer Recordings Ti me Channels Preferences Language Exit 2 Press 2 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu TI MER RECORDINGS Create a New Program Review Existing Progs Use VCR Plus Code 3 Select 1 to Create a New Program How often should this program record One time Daily every day Weekdays M F Weekly once per week Cancel 4 Select how often you want the program to record Timer Recording Information Program 1 One time Clock must be set correctly Insert a tape with the safety tab in place and enough tape to record the program PROGRAMS OVERLAP appears if you have entered two programs where Channel Start Time End Time TE E Start Date Tape Speed SLP Press MENU to cancel the times overlap 5 Enter the data for the program with the number buttons Fortable bax tumon the cahiebox The data includes the channel number press INPUT to select and tune it to the channel you want the line input start time i
43. ress GO BACK to switch between the two channels In menu mode press to go back to previous menu INFO Shows the status displays on the TV screen INPUT Selects between the line input and the VCR s tuner Line input refers to the signal coming from the component connected to the audio video input jacks on the back of the VCR MENU Brings up VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen INFO O O lt O MUTE CHAN C ra GO BACK SEARCH O O D la 5 N D CLEAR MENU SPEED 1O 20 30 4O 5O O 70 sO O Pua n Cy O O O FADV VCR BASICS Numbers 0 through 9 Select a channel up to 99 by pressing two numbers Select a cable channel over 99 by pressing and holding 1 until 1 appears on the screen Then press the other two numbers OFF Turns off the VCR when the remote is set to control the VCR Turns off other components if remote is programmed PAUSE Pauses playback or recording Press PAUSE again to return to playback or recording PLAY Plays a tape RECORD Starts VCR recording Also used for express recording REVERSE Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped Searches backward through a tape during playback Starts slow motion playback when tape is paused SEARCH Displays Index and Zero Search menus on TV screen when VCR is stopped Advances the tape approximately 30 seconds of rec
44. s practical Product Registration Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately Returning this card allows us to contact you if needed Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you need them The numbers are located on the back of the product Model No VG4061 Serial No Purchase Date Dealer Address Phone TABLE OF CONTENTS First T hings FirSt sssssssssnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn D Setting up the VCR sssssnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 7 Using the Menu to Set Up Features csccseeeererrnrnn 8 Language ssiiesacviocniniahiensssettnancnsabdensnmtdntncccitebassebaneiieasieiessene 8 VCR Channels NSE ccc cccttntcaad icasteadesccaaiusteesncaastiesanacoreeauaeece 8 To Auto Channel Search cccccccsseeesssseeeeesssaeeeese 9 To Change the Signal Type esscr 10 To Add or Remove Channels sses 10 Time and Dat ersen EE ERES 10 Set Daylight Saving Time sesssessserrsrirerrrrer 11 Set the Time and Date ccccsccessssseeeesssseeeeseseeees 11 VCR Plus Channel siiciiscicscecassstecanninteictaticansevantdeaienoets 12 Additional Set up Features in the PREFERENCES Menu 14 Remote VCR LV CR2 Opt ON xccdctessccensccctscsetersureacestecistens 15 A Uto Play oeiia irna a vee nearer ere A E 16 A t TWICE sot casisticaduansaticcradtinimitatesecetadesstceaciedasnsscannti
45. tab removed Press 2 to switch between ON or OFF e Select ON if you want a tape with its safety tab removed to start playing automatically when the tape is inserted e Select OFF if you do not want a tape with its safety tab removed to start playing automatically Auto TV VCR This feature controls whether the TV VCR switch changes automatically to the VCR mode when the VCR is turned on Press 3 to switch between ON and OFF e Select ON if you want the VCR to switch to the VCR mode when the VCR is turned on or a cassette is inserted This only applies if you connect the ANT IN and RF OUT jacks of your VCR and TV and watch your VCR on channel 3 or 4 of your TV e Select OFF if you want the VCR to remain in the TV mode This is useful if you watch your VCR on theTV s video input and you don t want your antenna cable signal interrupted by the VCR Auto TV VCR Pressing TV VCR on the remote will still switch between the VCR and TV mode VCR mode VCR indicator in the display panel lights TV mode VCR indicator tums off VCR BASICS Learn the Basics to Get You Started 1 FIRST THINGS FIRST These VCR basics should be enough for you to begin enjoying your VCR Learning the remote control functions playing a recorded tape and recording a program should do just that 2 SETTING UP THE VCR However there are other features that enhance the enjoyment of your VCR but they aren t necessary to get you started If you want
46. the remote is operating 32 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE 33 OTHER FEATURES Features to Enhance VCR Operation 1 FIRST THINGS FIRST e Picture Search Options e Time Counter gt OnsceanDapnys 2 SETTING UP THE VCR e Tracking 3 VCR BASICS 4 RECORDING PROGRAMMING THE RE 6 OTHER FEATURES 7 CONNECTIONS O mr 3 Ul OTHER FEATURES 36 Picture Search O ptions The most basic way to search during playback is using the forward and reverse functions This section contains several other options available for searching a tape Search features work well for tapes recorded at the SP or SLP speed Forward and Reverse Search You can search a tape during play Sound is turned off during picture search Search works best for tapes recorded at the SP or SLP speed 1 During playback press FORWARD FWD to search forward or REVERSE REV to search in reverse 2 Press FORWARD FWD or REVERSE REV again or press PLAY PLAY PAUSE to return to normal playback Slow Motion You can view a tape during play pause using slow motion 1 Press FORWARD or REVERSE FWD or REV to begin slow motion playback 2 Use TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the picture 3 Press PLAY PLAY PAUSE to return to normal playback The VCR switches automatically from slow motion playback to stop after a few minutes Commercial Scan Search Button This is useful for skipping commercials or short progra
47. ture 11 Auto play feature 16 Auto TV VCR feature 16 43 44 45 46 Automatic rewind 21 Automatic tracking 20 Back panel controls 50 Basic recording 21 Batteries installing in the remote 4 Cables positioning 41 types of 42 Cassette in indicator 49 CHAN buttons 10 18 19 32 CHANNEL buttons 10 48 Channel number display 49 Channel viewing 5 Channels add or remove 10 CHANNELS menu 9 10 14 26 Choosing aVCR connection 43 46 Cleaning the VCR 54 CLEAR button 18 19 27 37 38 Clearing programs 28 Commercial scan feature 36 Connecting components 41 Connections audio video cable 43 choosing 43 TV with audio video jacks 45 TV with audio video jacks and cable box to unscramble pay channels only 46 TV with RF jack only 44 Contents 1 Controls back panel 50 front panel 48 Copying and editing tapes 29 Display panel 49 Editing and copying tapes 29 Eject tape 20 Express recording 24 FADV button 18 37 FORWARD button 18 20 Frame advance 37 Front panel controls 48 FWD button 20 36 37 38 48 GO BACK button 18 19 Included accessories 4 Index search feature 37 INDEX SEARCH menu 37 INFO button 12 18 19 38 39 49 INPUT button 18 25 29 J acks types of 42 Language feature 8 LANGUAGE menu 8 Limited warranty 55 Line indicator VID1 49 MENU button 5 8 9 10 11 12 18 26 27 Menus accessing 5 MUTE button 19 Number buttons 5 10 12 19 20 OFF button 18 19 20 32 On screen displays 39 Overheating 41
48. your VCR when repairs are completed What your warranty does not cover e Customer instruction Your Owner s Manual clearly describes how to install adjust and operate your VCR Any additional information should be obtained from your Dealer e Installation and related adjustments e Signal reception problems not caused by your VCR e Damage from misuse or neglect e Cleaning of video audio heads e Remote control batteries e AVCR that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes e AVCR purchased or serviced outside the USA e Acts of God such as but not limited to lightning damage Product Registration e Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your VCR It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage H ow state law relates to this warranty e This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state If you purchased your VCR outside the U nited States e This warranty does not apply Contact your dealer for warranty information 55 3 CH 4 switch 5 50 Accessing menus 5 Accessories included 4 Add or remove channels 10 ADD REMOVE CHANNELS menu 10 ANT IN jack 4 5 16 29 42 43 50 Audio video jacks 4 5 29 42 43 50 Auto channel search 9 AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu 9 Auto DST ON OFF fea

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