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VCR User’s Guide VG4061 W e bring good things to life..
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T ABLE OF CONTENTS 1 7 First Things First .................................................. 3 Setting up the VCR .............................................. 7 Using the Menu to Set Up Features ...................................... 8 Language ....
T ABLE OF CONTENTS 2 Other Features ................................................... 35 Picture Search Options ......................................................... 36 Forward and Rewind Search .......................................... 36 Slow Motion .
FIRST THINGS FIRST 3 Hi, my name is SUSAN... and I wrote this User ’ s Guide. It’ s my job to see that you have a rewarding user manual experience. Also, I think you’ll be pleased with the features that can be accessed through the on-screen menus.
FIRST THINGS FIRST 4 Step 1: Unpack What’s in the Box The following items come packed in the box: • VCR • Remote control • 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.
FIRST THINGS FIRST 5 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: T une the TV T une the TV to the VCR viewing c hannel. The VCR viewing c hannel is c hannel 3 or 4 or the TV’ s video input.
FIRST THINGS FIRST 6 2. Press 5 to display the PREFERENCES menu . PREFERENCES 1 Remote Control: VCR1 2 Auto Play: ON 3 Auto TV/VCR: ON 0 Exit 3. Press 2 to switc h Auto Play ON or OFF . PREFERENCES 1 Remote Control: VCR1 2 Auto Play: OFF 3 Auto TV/VCR: ON 0 Exit See Setting Up the VCR for detailed information about the Auto Play feature.
7 SETTING UP THE VCR 7 Set-Up Features 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 • Set up VCR Channel L.
8 SETTING UP THE VCR Using the Menu to Set Up Features Y ou can set up features by using the menu system. Eac h feature is explained in this section. Language Select your preferred language, and the on-screen displays will appear in that language. 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
9 SETTING UP THE VCR T o 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 1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Preferences 6 Language 0 Exit 2.
10 SETTING UP THE VCR Selecting Channels The CHANNEL up and down buttons access those channels active in your VCR channel list. Y ou can still access channels not in the channel list by using the number buttons on the remote control. The VCR begins scanning for the available channels--this takes about one to two minutes.
11 SETTING UP THE VCR Set Daylight-Saving Time 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Preferences 6 Language 0 Exit 2. Press 3 to display the TIME menu. TIME 1 Set time and date 2 Auto DST: ON 0 EXIT 3.
12 SETTING UP THE VCR 3. Press 1 to display the SET TIME AND DA TE screen. SET TIME AND DATE Time --:-- (hh:mm) Date --/--/-- Press MENU to cancel 4. Enter the data using the number buttons. Press 0 before single-digit numbers and follow the on-screen directions.
13 SETTING UP THE VCR See next page for Canadian List T wo-Digit VCR Plus+ Channel Numbers for Cable TV (USA List) 35 American Mo vie Classics 39 Arts &-Enter tainment 57 Black Entertainment 54 Br.
14 SETTING UP THE VCR Additional Set-up Features in the PREFERENCES Menu The features in this section are all accessed through the PREFERENCES menu. 2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu. CHANNELS 1 Auto Channel Search 2 Add/Remove Channels 3 Signal Type: CABLE 4 VCR Plus+ Channel List 0 Exit 3.
15 SETTING UP THE VCR Remote Control Option Changing the Remote Control option to VCR2 disables the remote that came with your VCR. 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Preferences 6 Language 0 Exit 2.
16 SETTING UP THE VCR Auto Play This feature allows the VCR to automatically start playing when you insert a tape with the safety tab removed. Press 2 to switch between ON or OFF . • Select ON if you want a tape with its safety tab removed to start playing automatically when the tape is inserted.
17 VCR BASICS Lear n the Basics to Get Y ou Star ted 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.
18 VCR BASICS I N P U T T V • V C R OFF REVERSE PLA Y FORW ARD RECORD STOP P AUSE F .ADV CLEAR MENU SPEED TRACKING 1 4 7 2 5 8 3 6 9 0 INFO SEARCH MUTE GO BACK TV VCR C H A N V O L V O L C H A N Remote Buttons The remote control is capable of controlling your VCR and many brands of televisions.
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 T urns off the VCR when the remote is set to control the VCR.
20 VCR BASICS Playing a T ape 1. T une the TV to your V CR viewing c hannel (3, 4, or TV’ s video input). 2. Insert a tape in the VCR. If the Auto Play feature is set to ON, the tape automatically begins playback (if the safety tab on the cassette is removed).
21 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.
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23 RECORDING Several Recording Options Now that you’ve gone through the necessary steps to operate your VCR, I’ll explain the different recording features that are available to suit your needs.
24 RECORDING Express Recor ding 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.
25 RECORDING Timer Recording Y ou can set up as many as eight timer recording programs. 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Preferences 6 Language 0 Exit 2. Press 2 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu.
26 RECORDING Program 1 (One time) Channel 03 Cable Start Time 08:00 PM End Time 09:30 PM Start Date 10/24/97 Fri Tape Speed SLP 1=SP 2=SLP Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to save Program 1 has been saved Remember to insert a recordable tape and turn the VCR off before the program start time.
27 RECORDING 3. 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 4.
28 RECORDING Stopping a Timer Recording T o stop or cancel a timer recording in progress (even an express recording): • Press and hold the STOP button on the remote (STOP•EJECT on the VCR) for a few seconds. Reviewing and Clearing Pr ograms T o review programs that you have already set up: 1.
29 RECORDING Using T wo VCRs for Copying and Editing T apes Use one VCR as the playback VCR and the other as the recording VCR . 1. T urn on the TV and VCRs. 2. T une the TV to the VCR viewing c hannel (either 3, 4, or TV’ s video input). 3. If you connected your VCR using the AN T .
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31 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE Control Y our Other Components... The remote can be programmed to control a television. It is programmed to control a GE, RCA, or P roScan TV .
32 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 Contr ol a TV If the TV does not turn on when you press the TV button, the remote needs to be programmed.
33 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE TV Codes Akai ............................................ 03 AO C .................................... 06,12 Candle ....................................... 06 Citizen ....................................... 06 Colortyme ....
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35 Features to Enhance VCR Operation • Picture Search Options • Time Counter • On-Screen Displays • T rac king OTHER FEA TURES 7 ➣ ➣ SETTING UP THE VCR 2 FIRST THINGS FIRST 1 ➣ RECORDING.
36 OTHER FEA TURES Picture Sear ch Options 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.
37 OTHER FEA TURES Frame Advance Frame advance lets you view one stop-action frame after another . 1. Press P AUSE (PLA Y•P AUSE) to freez e the action. 2. Press F .ADV eac h time you w ant to view the next frame of the scene. 3. Press P AUSE or PLA Y (PLA Y•P AUSE) to return to normal playback.
38 OTHER FEA TURES Zero Sear ch The zero search feature enables the VCR to quickly return to a counter reading of 0:00:00 anywhere on the tape. This is especially convenient when you want to repeat a segment of the tape several times. 1. Go to the beginning of the program you wish to return to.
39 OTHER FEA TURES On-Screen Displays The INFO but ton shows the status of the VCR (ST OP , PLA Y , RECORD, etc.), c hannel number , time counter , date, time, and tape speed on the TV screen. The date and time must be set before they can be displayed.
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CONNECTIONS 41 Things to Know Before Connecting Components Protect Y our Components fr om Power Surges • Connect all components before plugging any power cords into the wall outlet. • Always turn off the TV and other components before you connect or disconnect any cables.
42 CONNECTIONS Connecting Y our 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 .
CONNECTIONS 43 Choosing a VCR Connection 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.
44 CONNECTIONS TV With RF Jack Only This connection assumes: • Y ou are connecting antenna, cable, or cable box system. • Y our television has only an RF input jac k. This connection provides: • Mono sound playback from VCR. • Record one channel while watching another (except when using a cable box for all channels).
CONNECTIONS 45 TV With Audio/V ideo Jacks This connection assumes: • Y ou are connecting an antenna, cable, or cable box system. • Y our television has audio/video jac ks. This connection provides: • Mono sound playback from VCR. • Record one channel while watching another (except when using a cable box for all channels).
46 CONNECTIONS TV With Audio/V ideo Jacks and Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels Only This connection assumes: • Y ou are using a cable box only to unscramble pay c hannels. • Y our TV has audio/video input jac ks. This connection provides: • Mono sound playback from VCR.
47 APPENDIX A: REFERENCE This section gives you some additional information about the VCR, including a description of the unit’ s controls and display . Y ou also will find a T roubleshooting T ips section in this Appendix, which might help to resolve some of those simple problems.
48 APPENDIX A: REFERENCE CHANNEL•TRACKING Up or Down Selects next higher or lower c hannel in the VCR’ s c hannel memory . Adjusts trac king when a tape is playing. FWD Forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches the picture forward during playback.
49 APPENDIX A: REFERENCE AM VCR SLP REC TIMER Cassette-In Indicator ( ) Lights when a tape is in the VCR. Flashes when VCR is ejecting tape. Channel Number , Line Indicator (VID1), T ime, Time Counter , or Status Indicator The current time, time counter , c hannel number , or line input (VID1) is displayed.
50 APPENDIX A: REFERENCE 3 CH. 4 ANT .IN RF OUT OUT VIDEO IN AUDIO Back Panel 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 .
51 APPENDIX A: REFERENCE T roubleshooting Tips No power • Check to make sure it is plugged into an operating outlet. • Check to make sure your connections are correct. VCR does not respond to remote • Press VCR to set remote to control the VCR. • Check to make sure there are no objects between the VCR and remote.
52 APPENDIX A: REFERENCE • T ry another tape. • Some snow/streaks are normal during search, stop action, frame advance, and slow-motion playback. Streaks in picture during normal playback • Press one of the TRACKING buttons to move streaks up or down for the best picture.
53 APPENDIX A: REFERENCE Clock shows incor rect time or date • Power interruption. • Check to make sure the clock is set accurately (check AM/PM and date). • Check Auto DST setting. The clock may have adjusted for daylight-saving time. Time did not adjust for daylight-saving time • Check to make sure Auto DST feature is turned on.
54 APPENDIX A: REFERENCE Specifications Format: VHS Record/Playback V ideo: 4-Head System: Audio: Mono record/playback Video Signal S ystem: EIA standard: NTSC color Antenna: 75-ohm external VHF/UHF c.
55 APPENDIX A: REFERENCE Limited W ar ranty What your war ranty covers: • Any defect in material or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • Ninety days for labor charges. • 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.
56 Index INDEX 3 CH. 4 switch 5, 50 Accessing menus 5 Accessories, included 4 Add or remove channels 10 ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS menu 10 ANT .IN jac k 4, 5, 16, 29, 42, 43, 50 Audio/video jacks 4, 5, 29, 4.
57 Index 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 Rev.
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