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VCR BASICS

Learn the Basics to Get You
Started

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.

However, there are other features that enhance the
enjoyment of your VCR, but they aren’t necessary
to get you started. If you want to learn more about
your VCR, just keep reading.

VCR Basics tells you what you
need to know in order to watch a
movie or tape your favorite show.

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SETTING UP THE VCR

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FIRST THINGS FIRST

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RECORDING

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VCR BASICS

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OTHER FEATURES

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CONNECTIONS

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PROGRAMMING THE
REMOTE

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Summary of Contents for VG2042

Page 1: ...VCR User s Guide VG2042 We bring good things to life ...

Page 2: ...nauthorized 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 ...

Page 3: ...e 13 Additional Set up Features in the PREFERENCES Menu 14 Remote VCR1 VCR2 Option 14 Auto Play 15 EnergySaverTM 15 Tape Speed 16 VCR Basics 17 Remote Buttons 18 Component Buttons 18 VCR Function Buttons 18 TV Function Buttons 19 Playing aTape 20 Automatic Rewind 21 Tape Eject 21 Recording 21 Check the SafetyTab 21 Recording 23 Recording Features 24 Express Recording 24 Timer Recording 25 Stopping...

Page 4: ...M Locking Feature 36 Time Counter 37 On Screen Displays 37 Tracking 38 Connections 39 Jacks and Cables 40 RF Jacks and Antenna Cables F type 40 Audio Video Jacks and Cables RCA type 40 Choosing a VCR Connection 41 Advantages of Audio Video Cable Connections 41 Don t Forget About the AutoTV VCR Feature 41 TV With RF Jack Only 42 TV With Audio Video Jacks 43 TV With Audio Video Jacks and Cable Box t...

Page 5: ...ow to set the VCR up and use the on screen menus Reading these sections gives you the basic information you need to use your VCR What s Left The rest of the book highlights playback and recording information contains a detailed connections section and a reference section that includes troubleshooting tips limited warranty and index 5 READ ME These note boxes give you tips for your new video casset...

Page 6: ...e compartment 3 Replace the cover STEP 3 Connect Your VCR If you connect yourVCR to your home antenna or cable system and then to yourTV use theVCR s IN FROM ANT and OUTTOTV jacks for a good signal as shown If you have aTV with AUDIO VIDEO jacks use the audio video jacks on theTV and VCR for a better connection Refer to the Connections section toward the back of the manual STEP 4 Plug in the VCR M...

Page 7: ...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 POWER to turn on the VCR Turning on the VCR for the first time starts the Interactive Setup feature STEP 7 Interactive Setup The first time theVCR is turned on Interactive Setup a brief series of on screen menus appears These menus assist in setting up several of the VCR s fe...

Page 8: ...IN MENU VCR MAIN MENU 1 Timer Recordings 2 Time 3 Channels 4 Preferences 5 Language 0 Exit 2 Press 4 to display the PREFERENCES menu PREFERENCES 1 Remote Control VCR1 2 Auto Play ON 3 EnergySaver 2 00 4 Tape Speed SLP 0 Exit 3 Press 2 to switch Auto Play to ON or OFF PREFERENCES 1 Remote Control VCR1 2 Auto Play OFF 3 EnergySaver 2 00 4 Tape Speed SLP 0 Exit See Setting Up the VCR for detailed inf...

Page 9: ...et for use with a cable box Set up VCR channel list Auto Channel Search Set automatic daylight saving time Set the time and date Set the Remote VCR1 VCR2 feature Set the Auto Play feature Set the EnergySaverTM feature Set the preferredTape Speed 5 SETTING UP THE VCR 2 FIRST THINGS FIRST 1 RECORDING 3 VCR BASICS 4 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE 6 5 7 OTHER FEATURES CONNECTIONS 7 ...

Page 10: ...annels 4 Preferences 5 Language 0 Exit 2 Press 5 to display the LANGUAGE menu LANGUAGE Select a language 1 English 2 Espanol 3 Francais Press MENU to continue 3 Press 1 for English 2 for Español Spanish or 3 for Français French Cable Box Setup This setup applies only when all channels are received through the cable box The VCR will automatically enter the output channel of the cable box when progr...

Page 11: ...put channel of your cable box usually 03 04 or video line input and press MENU CABLE BOX SETUP On what channel does the VCR receive signals from the cable box usually 3 4 or Video 04 Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to continue Once you complete the setup the VCR confirms that Cable Box Setup is complete All Channels If you do not use a cable box for ALL channels then you will want to use a chann...

Page 12: ...t it s possible that you may want to add or eliminate some channels depending on whether they are active To Auto Channel Search 1 Press MENU to display theVCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU 1 Timer Recordings 2 Time 3 Channels 4 Preferences 5 Language 0 Exit 2 Press 3 to display the CHANNELS menu CHANNELS 1 Auto Channel Search 2 Add Remove Channels 3 Signal Type CABLE 4 Cable Box Setup 0 Exit 3 Press 1 t...

Page 13: ...ve 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 theVCR MAIN MENU 2 Press 3 to 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 delete or add ADD REMOVE CHAN...

Page 14: ... if you want the VCR s clock to automatically adjust for daylight saving time Select OFF if you do not want the VCR s clock to adjust for daylight saving time 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 ...

Page 15: ...the SETTIME AND DATE 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 SET TIME AND DATE Time 12 34 PM Date 10 24 97 Friday Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to set Time Date Display Pressing INFO on the remote displays the time and date on the TV screen Time and Date The t...

Page 16: ...ERENCES 1 Remote Control VCR1 2 Auto Play ON 3 EnergySaver 2 00 4 Tape Speed SLP 0 Exit 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 DVD VCR2 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 V...

Page 17: ...playing automatically when the tape is inserted Select OFF if you do not want a tape with its safety tab removed to start playing automatically EnergySaverTM By default this VCR automatically turns off after two hours of inactivity Press 3 to change the time delay or to disable the feature OFF The VCR will remain turned on until you shut it off 1 00 2 00 or 3 00 The VCR turns off after one two or ...

Page 18: ...ou turn on the VCR the tape speed reverts to the one you have selected Tape Speeds SP Standard Play Gives the best quality recording but fewer programs can be recorded on the tape LP Long Play Your VCR is capable of playing back tapes recorded in LP You cannot record in the LP speed SLP Super Long Play Gives three times the recording time of tapes recorded in SP Special effects such as pause slow ...

Page 19: ...do just that However there are other features that enhance the enjoyment of your VCR but they aren t necessary to get you started If you want to learn more about your VCR just keep reading VCR Basics tells you what you need to know in order to watch a movie or tape your favorite show 7 5 SETTING UP THE VCR 2 FIRST THINGS FIRST 1 RECORDING 3 VCR BASICS 4 OTHER FEATURES 7 6 CONNECTIONS 5 PROGRAMMING...

Page 20: ...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 theVCR s channel memory CLEAR Resets time counter to 0 00 00 Allows you to change entries when setting the clock or a timer recording F ADV Lets you view one frame with each press of the button when tape is in pause FWD Fast forwards the tape whe...

Page 21: ...e speed or to decrease the speed 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 TV VCR Switches the picture signal so that it either comes from the VC...

Page 22: ...he tape automatically begins playback if the safety tab on the cassette is removed Press FWD or REV to position the tape Press PLAY if necessary to begin tape play Press PAUSE for stop action PressTRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the picture if necessary Press STOP to stop playback AutomaticTracking The VCR has automatic tracking which adjusts the picture when playing back a tape rec...

Page 23: ...button on the remote if you want to override the preferredTape Speed setting 2 Press the RECORD button to begin recording 3 Press STOP to stop recording If you just want to pause the recording for a short time like during a commercial press PAUSE instead of STOP Check the Safety Tab No matter which recording option you use you need to make sure there is a tape in the VCR and that the tape s safety...

Page 24: ...22 VCR BASICS ...

Page 25: ... the different recording features that are available to suit your needs Recording features Recording explained in VCR Basics section Express Recording Timer Recording Copying and Editing Tapes 7 5 SETTING UP THE VCR 2 FIRST THINGS FIRST 1 RECORDING 3 VCR BASICS 4 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE 6 5 7 OTHER FEATURES CONNECTIONS 7 ...

Page 26: ...ton on the remote if you want to override the preferredTape Speed setting 2 Press the RECORD button to begin recording 3 Repeatedly press the RECORD button to set up the recording duration Rec Ch 36 Record Length 0 00 Press REC to set length Rec Ch 36 Record Length 1 30 Press REC to set length Each press of the RECORD button increases the recording time up to 4 hours The VCR continues to record fo...

Page 27: ...the line input start time including AM or PM end time The start date is automatically entered based on the VCR clock Both the date and speed can be changed Tape Speed The speed of your timer recording cannot be changed once the timer recording is saved You must clear the timer and reprogram it Changing your preferred tape speed does not affect those timer recordings already programmed The factory ...

Page 28: ... even an express recording Press and hold the STOP button on the remote STOP EJECT button on the VCR for a few seconds or press STOP STOP EJECT three times within 5 seconds Review and Clearing Programs To review programs that you have already set up 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU 2 Press 1 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu TIMER RECORDINGS 1 Create a New Progam 2 Review Existing Prog...

Page 29: ...Y PAUSE and then PLAY PAUSE again on the playback VCR You may need to adjust the tracking 6 Press the RECORD button then press PLAY PAUSE on the recording VCR 7 Press the PLAY PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the same time to begin copying the tape 8 To edit segments that you do not want to copy Press PLAY PAUSE on recording VCR to stop copying Locate the next segment you want to copy on playback VCR...

Page 30: ...28 RECORDING ...

Page 31: ...elevision and satellite receiver or cable box It is initially programmed to control a GE RCA or ProScanTV and satellite receiver Other manufacturers brands need to be programmed SETTING UP THE VCR 2 FIRST THINGS FIRST 1 RECORDING 3 VCR BASICS 4 OTHER FEATURES 6 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE 5 7 CONNECTIONS ...

Page 32: ... the remote 4 Enter the three digit code from the code list 5 ReleaseTV and then press CHAN up or down If theTV responds to the remote commands the remote is programmed 6 If theTV does not respond repeat these steps using the next code listed for yourTV s brand Operate the TV After you set up the remote see which buttons operate yourTV 1 Point the remote at theTV and press theTV button If theTV do...

Page 33: ...06 Kenwood 06 12 Loewe 04 Luxman 06 LXI 04 05 07 Magnavox 04 06 12 Marantz 04 06 MGA 06 12 Mitsubishi 06 12 MTC 06 NAD 07 NEC 06 Panasonic 04 08 11 Philco 04 06 12 Philips 03 04 06 12 Pioneer 06 Portland 06 12 ProScan 01 Proton 06 Quasar 11 Radio Shack 01 05 13 RCA 01 06 12 Realistic 05 Sampo 06 Samsung 06 09 12 Sanyo 05 08 Sears 01 05 06 07 08 10 12 Sharp 06 13 Sony 03 Soundesign 06 Sylvania 04 0...

Page 34: ...r digital satellite receiver 1 Point the remote at the box or receiver and press SAT CABLE If it does not turn on press SAT CABLE and then POWER 2 You may want to experiment to see which buttons will operate your cable box or digital satellite receiver Try pressing buttons such as CHAN up or down ABC 22 46 53 54 Anvision 07 08 Cablestar 07 08 Diamond 56 Eagle 07 08 Eastern International 02 General...

Page 35: ... Picture Search Options Pro Tect PlusTM Locking Feature Time Counter On Screen Displays Tracking OTHER FEATURES 5 SETTING UP THE VCR 2 FIRST THINGS FIRST 1 RECORDING 3 VCR BASICS 4 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE 6 5 7 OTHER FEATURES CONNECTIONS 7 ...

Page 36: ... motion Slow motion works best for tapes recorded at the SLP speed 1 Press SLOW or SLOW on the remote to begin slow motion playback 2 UseTRACK up or down to remove any streaks from the picture 3 Use SLOW or SLOW on the remote or FWD and REV on the VCR to speed up or slow down slow motion playback 4 Press PLAY on the remote PLAY PAUSE on the VCR to return to normal playback The VCR switches automat...

Page 37: ... 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 FWD to search forward or 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 ...

Page 38: ... ZERO SEARCH menu 7 Press REV to return to 0 00 00 on the tape Pro Tect PlusTM Locking Feature To disable the usage of the VCR or to protect your timer recordings you can lock the VCR so that the buttons on the VCR or remote won t work To lock Press and hold either the remote s POWER or OFF button The front panel POWER indicator flashes when the feature is activated POWER will also flash if you at...

Page 39: ...e 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 On Screen Displays The INFO button shows the status of the VCR STOP PLAY RECORD etc channel number time counter date time and tape speed on theTV screen The date and time must be set before they ...

Page 40: ... if the tape was recorded on a different VCR Just use theTRACKING 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 Trac...

Page 41: ...t to coil any twin lead cables and keep them away from the audio video cables as much as possible Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded Refer to the SafetyTips sheet packed with your unit Protect Your Components from Overheating Do not block ventilation holes in any of the components Arrange the components so that air can circulate freely Do not stack components Allow adequate ve...

Page 42: ... ANT and OUT TOTV The antenna cable supplied with your VCR is used to connect the VCR s OUTTO TV jack and your TV s antenna input Audio Video Jacks and Cables RCA 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 wh...

Page 43: ...re 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 antenna cable connection gives you good picture quality If your television has A V jacks I highly recommend using them to get even better picture and sound when recording and playing back videotapes These connections give you more convenient ...

Page 44: ... cable box To connect 1 Connect cables as shown 2 Return to FirstThings First then follow the steps Using This Connection Tune yourTV to channel 3 or 4 whichever one you selected with the switch on the back of the VCR Use the TV VCR button to watch the VCR To play a tape 1 Insert a tape 2 If necessary press PLAY To record one program and watch another 1 Begin recording a program using one of the r...

Page 45: ... connection 2 for cable box 2 audio video cables To connect 1 Connect cables as shown 2 Return to First Things First then follow the steps Using This Connection Tune yourTV to its video input channel To play a tape 1 Insert a tape 2 If necessary press PLAY To record one program and watch another 1 Begin recording a program using one of the recording options 2 Select a different channel on theTV VC...

Page 46: ...To connect 1 Connect cables as shown 2 Return to FirstThings First then follow the steps Using This Connection Tune yourTV to its video input channel To play a tape 1 Insert a tape 2 If necessary press PLAY To record a scrambled or unscrambled program and watch another unscrambled 1 Begin recording a scrambled program through the cable box using one of the recording options 2 Select an unscrambled...

Page 47: ... information about the VCR including a description of the unit s controls and display You also will find aTroubleshootingTips section in this Appendix which might help to resolve some of those simple problems Finally this section contains your warranty information ...

Page 48: ...nes POWER Turns theVCR 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 STOP EJECT Stops the normal functions such as record playback rewind fast forward or pause Ejects the tape when theVCR is stopped TV V...

Page 49: ...to these jacks IN FROM ANT Jack Receives a signal from an antenna or cable system when attached OUT TOTV Jack Passes signal toTV using the cable supplied Indicator Panel POWER Indicator Lights when theVCR is turned on RECORD Indicator Lights when the VCR is recording TIMER Indicator Lights during an express or timer recording or when the VCR is set for a timer recording and the VCR is turned off F...

Page 50: ...eckTV channel selected 3 or 4 to make sure it matches the channel selected with 3 CH 4 switch on back of VCR Check to make sure theTV s fine tuning is correct for the channel you have selected Check video cable connections between VCR andTV monitor Check to make sure theTV monitor is set to video input channel Try another tape Some snow streaks are normal during search stop action frame advance an...

Page 51: ...er interruption Reset the clock Check to see if time and date are correct including AM PM Check to make sure the program did not exceed the tape s length or the tape was not rewound beforehand Check to make sure the VCR was turned off at the time recording was to start Check to make sure there was a tape in the VCR and the cassette s safety tab was intact VCR ejects cassette when the end of the ta...

Page 52: ...d or remove channels 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 Press PLAY to return to normal playback Cannot select channels over 69 Cable channels over 69 can only be selected if SignalType CABLE ANTENNA feature is set to CABLE Cassette with safety tab removed does not start t...

Page 53: ... inches deep 300 mm Weight 7 5 pounds 3 4 kg StorageTemperature 22 F to 149 F Range 30 C to 65 C Operating 41 F to 104 F Temperature Range 5 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 surf...

Page 54: ...rs are completed What your warranty does not cover 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 Installation and related adjustments Signal reception problems not caused by your VCR Damage from misuse or neglect Cleaning of video audio heads Batteries A VCR that has been modified...

Page 55: ...r panel 47 Interactive Setup 5 J Jacks types of 40 L LP tape speed 16 M Menus accessing 5 N Number button 20 Number buttons 19 O On screen displays 37 Overheating 39 P Panel indicator 47 Picture search options 34 Playing aTape 20 Programming the remote 29 32 PROGRAMS OVERLAP message 25 R Recording 21 23 26 Remote sensor 46 Reviewing programs 26 S Safety tab 21 Search 34 36 SLP tape speed 16 SP tap...

Page 56: ...rvice please contact your dealer or the nearest Service Center 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 As an ENERGY STAR Partner Thomson Consumer Electronics has determined that this product or product model meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency ...

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