Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product VG4038/ VG4039 RCA
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---------.___ Important Information i Table of Contents 1 Hooking Up the VCR 2-6 Setting Up the VCR 7-9 Using the Remote Control 10-12 Playing a Tape 13-17 Recording a Program 18-26 References 27-29 T.
Important Information 1 WARNiNG 1 To reduce the risk of fire br shock hazard, do not expose this VCR to rain or moisture. I p!!!!!y TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. psKoFmsKac REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Table of Contents Important Information Warnings, Cautions, Note to Cable TV Installer, and Product Registration- i Hooking Up the VCR Choosing a Hookup Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box Cab.
Choosing a Hookup The hookups on pages 3 through 5 are divided into two hookup types: Basic (A) and Advanced (B). The basic hookup shows the backs of TVs that have only an antenna/cable connection. It is the easier of the two and additional accessories may not be needed.
3 AntermaorCableSystem WthoutaCable Box A. Basic hookup. Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories. 1. Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR to either’ channel 3 or 4. You will tune the TV to this channel and use the lV*VCR button to watch the VCR.
Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels A. Basic hookup. Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories. 1. Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR to either channel 3 or 4. You will tune the TV to this channel and use the TWVCR button to watch the VCR.
Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels (such as HBO, ShowWe, Pay-Per-View, eta) A. Basic hookup. Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories. 1. Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR to either channel 3 or 4.
Connecting Tbo VCRs for Copying Tapes Option A hookup. Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories. 1. Select a hookup from pages 2 through 5 and then modify with this connection. 2. Set the CH3 CH4 switch on the playback VCR to either channel 3 or 4.
Startup I. Check accessories with VCR. Coptact your dealer if any items are missing. 2 “AA” Batteries Remote (Stock No. 221298) RF Coaxial Cable (Stock No.
Startup 5. Place dhannels in the VCR’s memory. Channels 2 through 13 including line input (L) are in the VCR’s memory when you first turn it on. Pressing CHANNEL up or down stops on these channels. To get additional channels available on your antenna or cable system, you must use the Auto-Search Channels feature of the VCR.
Startup 7. Use TVeVCR button. Skip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups. When using one of the basic hookups, the TWVCR button lets you switch between the picture coming from the VCR or television channels. This button allows you to record a program on the VC.
Buttonis OFF 0 Tv*VCR VCR 2 ‘00 PLAY REW. El 0 b STOP 0 REC-OTR F.ADV F.FWD D .bb PAUSE 0) VOLUME PREV. CH. CHANNI 0 MUTE 0 MENU CLEAR SPEED EDIT 0000 PROG Component Buttons Press one of the buttons to set the remote to operate that component.
Buttons VCR Function Buttons (continued) PAUSE REW (Rewind) Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped. Pauses action for viewing during playback. Pauses recording to prevent Searches the picture in reverse recording of unwanted scenes. motion during playback.
Controlling a VCR The VCR’s remote controls two compatible GE, RCA, or ProScan VCRs with the VCR1 and VCR2 buttons. Most compatible VCRs automatically respond to VCR1 without being programmed. If you own two compatible VCRs, test them to see if VCR1 turns on both VCRs.
Operating Instructions To play a tape 1. Turn on the TV and tune it to channel 3,4, or TV‘s video input to see the picture from the VCR. 2. Insert a tape in the VCR. VCR automatically turns on. Tape automatically begins playback if the safety tab on the cassette has been removed and the Auto Play feature is turned on.
Using the Playback Features Auto Play Feature This feature lets you tell the VCR whether you want it to automatically start playing a tape that is inserted with the safety tab removed. 1. Press MENU*PROG on the remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU on -the TV screen.
Using the Playback Features DISPLAY Button 1. Press DISPLAY to display the status of the VCR, channel number, time counter, date, time, and tape speed on the TV screen. The time and date must be set before they are displayed. If you do not press DISPLAY again, this display will time out.
Using the Playback Features Time Counter The time counter shows the actual time it takes to record a program or play back a segment of a prerecorded tape. It helps locate the beginning or end of programs you taped. The time counter resets to 0:OO:OO whenever the tape is ejected from the VCR.
Using the Playback Features Time Search The VCR will search forward or reverse the amount of time you select from the location you are on the tape. 1. Insert the prerecorded tape and press STOP. 2. Press SEARCH on the remote twice to display the TIME SEARCH menu on the TV screen.
Types of Recordings Your VCR provides different types of recording. These types are explained in the following sections: Basic Recording - Operating Instructions One Touch (OTR) Recording Recording Wh.
Recording Features Recording Speeds Press SPEED on the VCR or remote to select a recording speed (SP, LP, or SLP). The speed you select appears on the TV screen. SP (Standard Play) gives the best quality recording: That is why most prerecorded, rental tapes are recorded in SP.
One Touch Recording (OTR) One touch recording lets you record up to four hours without using the timer program feature. The VCR will turn off automatically at the end of the recording. / I SPEED REC*OTR Operating Instructions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Turn on the VCR.
Recording While You’re Away Select Cable or Satellite Box Viewing Channel (Required Onlv if All Channels Are Received From a Cable or Satellite Box) After you select the cable or satellite receiver .
Recording While You’re Away (VCR Plus+* Recording) VCR Plus+ Setup for Antenna or Unscrambled Cable Systems (Not Requiring a Ca’ble Box) A VCR Plus+ channel number is assigned for each broadcast or cable channel. These numbersare listed in most publications that list PlusCode numbers.
Recording While You’re Away (VCR Plus+ Recording) The VCR Plus+ and timer program features let you program the VCR to record up to eight different programs within a one year. period. Before using VCR Plus+ to record a program, make sure that: l The clock is set correctly.
Recording While You’re Away (Timer Recording) The timer program and VCR Plus+ features lets you program the VCR to record up to eight different programs within a one year period. Before setting the timer, make sure that: l The clock is set correctly.
Recording While You’re Away (Timer Recording) Checking or Clearing VCR Plus+ and Timer Recordings 1. Press MENU*PROG on remote to display VCR MAIN MENU on TV screen. 2. Press 3 for Review Programs. Each entered program is displayed for a few seconds in sequence.
Using ‘Fwo VCRs for Copying and Editing ~Tapes Operating InStructions (Refer t0 hookup 0n page 6.) Use one VCR as the playback VCR and the other as the recording VCR. If you have two compatible VCRs, use the AutoEditTM feature described below. recording of television pro- grams and other materials may inhinge the rights of 1.
Specifications Format: Record/Playback System: Video Signal System: Antenna: Tuner: Type: Power Requirement: Power Consumption: Dimensions: Weight: Storage Temperature Range: Operating Temperature Ran.
Location of Controls Front Panel Tape Compartment 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. REC*OTR Starts VCR recording. Used for one touch recording (OTR).
Location of Controls The display panels for two VCRS are shown below. VCR model VG4038 has LED indicators that light according to the status of the VCR. It is not equipped with a clock or channel indicator on the front display panel. VCR model VG4039 has a flourescent digital display that indicates the status of the VCR.
Double Checks Sometimes problems can be easily solved by checking a few basic things. Check below before you call for help or take your VCR to an Authorized GE VCR Servicenter. Trouble No power ~~__*,~_----,--~,~--,--,---~--,.,”~”~ “~“*~~ VCR does not respond to remote __ ~,-~~,~---~- TV does not respond to remote.
Trouble Checks Trouble Here’s what to try: Timer recording not made 1 l Cable box was not turned on at time recording was to begin. or wrong program recorded 1 l Program entered incorrectly (wrong channel or times). j 1 l Power interruption. Reset clock.
Limited Warranty What your warranty covers: l Any defect in material or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: l Ninety days for labor charges. l One year for parts. l The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental. What we will do: l Pay any Authorized GE VCR Servicenter the labor charges to repair your VCR.
index Accessories, Included.. ............................ .7 Add or Remove Channels From Memory ........................................ .8 ADD/REMOVE CHANNEL Menu .......... .8 Antenna Connections ........................... .2,3 AUDIO/VIDEO IN Jacks .
For your nearest Home Entertainment Dealer or Authorized Servicenter call toll-free in the U.S.A. l-800-447-1700 Canadian Consumers - Your toll-free numbers are: English: l-800-522-0338 French: l-800-.
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