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Summary of Contents for VG2063

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Page 2: ...nges 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 b...

Page 3: ...t 15 Additional Set Up Features in the Preferences Menu 16 Remote VCR1 VCR2 Option 16 Auto Play 17 EnergySaver 17 Tape Speed 18 VCR Basics 19 Remote Buttons 20 Playing aTape 21 Automatic Rewind 22 Tape Eject 22 Recording 22 Check the SafetyTab 22 Recording 23 Recording Features 24 Express Recording XPR 24 Timer Recording 25 Timer Recording With VCR Plus 26 Setting Up the Channel List 26 Using VCR ...

Page 4: ...nnecting Your VCR 38 Jacks and Cables 38 RF Jacks and Antenna Cables F type 38 Audio Video Jacks and Cables RCA type 38 Choosing a VCR Connection 39 Advantages of Audio Video Cable Connections 39 TVWith RF Jack Only 40 TV With Audio Video Jacks 41 TVWith Audio Video Jacks and Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels Only 42 Reference 43 Front Panel 44 Back Panel 45 Indicator Panel 45 Troubleshooting T...

Page 5: ...ions 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 VCR V What s Le ft 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 V V ...

Page 6: ...he diagram inside the 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...

Page 7: ... 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 features Use the remote s number buttons to select options 1 Press 1 for English 2 for Espafiol Spanish or 3 for Fran ais French Select a language Seleccione un idioma Choisissez une langue 1 English 2 Espafiol ...

Page 8: ...MENU I VCR Plus 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Preferences 6 Language 0 Exit 2 Press 5 to display the PREFERENCES menu PREFERENCES 1 Remote Control VCRI 2 Auto Play ON 3 EnergySaver 2 00 4 Tape Speed SLP 0 Exit 3 Press 2 to switch Auto Play to ON or OFE PREFERENCES 1 Remote Control VCRI 2 Auto Play OFF 3 EnergySaver 2 00 4 Tape Speed SLP 0 Exit See Setting Up the VCR for detailed informati...

Page 9: ...ime Select a language Set upVCR channel list Auto Channel Search Set up for a cable box Set automatic daylight saving time Set the time and date Set upVCR Plus channels Set the RemoteVCR1 VCR2 feature Set the Auto Play feature Set the EnergySaver feature Set the preferred tape speed 12 V SETTING UP THE VCR V V V II I V ...

Page 10: ...e 4 Channels 5 Preferences 6 Language 0 Exit 2 Press 6to select and display the LANGUAGE menu LANGUAGE SeLect a language 1 English 2 Espanol 3 Franfais Press MENU to contiune 3 Select English Espafiol Spanish or Frangais 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: ...hannels 3 Cancel setup If you select ALL CHANNELS enter the output 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 CABLE BOX SETUP The VCR will now receive all signals from the cable box on channel 04 Press MENU to continue...

Page 12: ...Box Setup 0 Exit 3 Press 1 to display the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH What type of signal are you using 1 Cable TV 2 Antenna 3 Detect Automatically 0 Cancel Select one of the three AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH options Choices one and two are self explanatory If you choose DETECT AUTOMATICALLY theVCR automatically detects which signal system you have attached to yourVCR Detect Automatically...

Page 13: ...er you AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH especially if some of the channels have weak signals or you don t want to watch them 2 3 Press MENU to display theVCR MAIN MENU Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu Press 2 to display the ADD REMOVE CHANNELS screen Use CHANNEL up or down or number buttons to go to the channels you want to remove or add ADD REMOVE CHANNELS Channel 115 is presently ADDED Press CLEAR to rem...

Page 14: ...FF if you do not want the VCR s clock to adjust for daylight saving time Set the Time and Date 1 Press MENU to displaytheVCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Preferences 6 Language 0 Exit 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...

Page 15: ...els 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 displaytheVCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU I VCR Plus 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Preferences ...

Page 16: ...el Numbers for CableTV USA List 35 American Movie Classics 39 Arts Entertainment 57 Black Entertainment 54 Bravo 42 Cable News Network 45 Cinemax 98 Cinemax 2 37 The Discovery Channel 53 The Disney Channel 63 Entertainment Television 34 ESPN Sports Network 47 The Family Channel 33 Home Box Office 95 Home Box Office 2 96 Home Box Office 3 51 The Learning Channel 46 Lifetime 58 The Movie Channel 48 ...

Page 17: ...dian Home Shopping Network 56 Canal Famille 69 Cathay International Television Inc 68 Chinavision Canada Corp 60 Country MusicTelevision 63 Family Channel 62 First Choice 96 First Choice Two 97 First Choice Three 99 First Choice Four 90 House of Commons 91 La Chaine Francaise 51 The Learning Channel 65 MeteoMedia TheWeather Network 48 MuchMusic Network 55 MusiquePlus 52 Nashville Network 73 Newswo...

Page 18: ...Saver 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 RCA GE 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 Then press the VCR2 VCR2 LD or DVD VCR2 button to change PREFERENCES I Remote Con...

Page 19: ...ect OFF if you do notwant a tape with its safety tab removed to start playing automatically EnergySaver 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 three hours of inactivity Thirty seconds before shutti...

Page 20: ...hen you turn off 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 YourVCR is capable of playing back tapes recorded in LRYou cannot record in the LP speed SLP Super Long Play Gives three times the recording time of tapes recorded in SR Special effects such as pause s...

Page 21: ...corded tape and recording a program should do just that However there are other features that enhance the enjoyment of yourVCR but they aren t necessary to get you started If you want to learn more about yourVCR just keep reading 3 V V VCR BASICS V V V VCR Basics tells you what you need to know in order to watch a movie or tape your favorite show 19 ...

Page 22: ... MENU Brings up VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen Used to select a menu item or exit a menu 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 PAUSE Pauses playback or recording Press PAUSE again to return to playback or recording PLAY Plays a tape Starts playback...

Page 23: ...tomatically begins playback if the safety tab on the cassette is _moved Press FWD or REV to position the tape Press PL Y if necessa_ on the remote PLAY PAUSE on VCR to begin tape play Press PAUSE PLA_ PAUSE on VCR for stop action If necessa_ press TRACKING up or down to emove any streaks from the picture Press STOP on the emote STOP EJECT on VCR to stop playback Pause If you pause theVCR automatic...

Page 24: ...he preferred Tape Speed setting 2 Press the RECORD button to begin 8cording 3 Press STOP on the emote STOPoEJECT on the VCR to stop recording If you just want to pause the recording for a short time like during a comme_ial press the PAUSE button on the remote PLAYoPAUSE on VCR instead of STQP Check the Safety Tab No matter which recording option you use you need to make sure there is a tape in the...

Page 25: ... to operate yourVCR I ll explain the different recording features that are available to suit your needs Recording Features Recording explained in VCR Basics sectio n Express Recording Timer Recording Timer Recording withVCR Plus Copying and EditingTapes V V V RECORDING V V 23 ...

Page 26: ...program you are watching 1 Press the SPEED button 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 time you press the RECORD button you add 30 minutes to...

Page 27: ...lect the line input start time including AM or PM and end time The start date is automatically entered based on the VCR clock Both the date and speed can be changed Timer Recording Information 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 the times overlap The output of yo...

Page 28: ...s channel list you can do it now 1 Display the CHANNELS menu from theVCR MAIN MENU 2 Display the VCR PLUS CHANNEL LIST menu 3 Go to Setting Up Your VCR if you need more information on setting up yourVCR Plus channel list Using VCR Plus 1 Press MENU to bring up theVCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU I VCR Plus 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Preferences 6 Language 0 Exit VCR MAIN MENU VCR Plus Timer...

Page 29: ...ary 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 7 Press MENU to save the program 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 Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to save r VCR Plus Recording Clock must be set correctly Insert a tape with ...

Page 30: ...rograms that you have already set up 1 Press 2 when theVCR MAIN MENU is displayed to display theTIMER RECORDINGS menu TIMER RECORDINGS I Create a New Program 2 Review Existing Progs 3 Use VCR Plus Code 0 Exit 2 Press 2 to display the REVIEW PROGRAMS screen Program I 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 ME...

Page 31: ...VCR When you reach the point on the tape or program where you want to begin copying press PLAY PAUSE and then PLAY PAUSE again on the playback VCR You may need to adjust the tracking Press the RECORD button then press PLAY PAUSE on the recording VCR Press the PLAY PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the same time to begin copying the tape To edit segments that you do not want to copy Press PLAY PAUSE on...

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Page 33: ...I I Features to Enhance VCR Operation Picture Search Options Pro Tect Plus TM Locking Time Counter On Screen Displays Tracking V V V 5 V OTHER FEATURES V 31 ...

Page 34: ... pause using slow motion Search works best for tapes recorded at the SLP speed 1 Press SLOW on the remote to begin slow motion playback 2 UseTRACK up or down to remove any streaks from the picture 3 Use FWD and REV to speed up or slow down slow motion playback 4 Press PLAY on the remote PLAYoPAUSE on the VCR to return to normal playback The VCR switches automatically from slow motion playback to s...

Page 35: ...y the INDEX SEARCH menu on theTV screen 2 If you want to search 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 TheVCR will locate your index mark and begin playback If you did not enter a specific index number the VCR will locate the next...

Page 36: ...e 7 Press STOP to stop zero searching ZERO SEARCH Current tape counter 2 17 25 Press REV to go to 0 00 00 Press SEARCH to exit ZERO SEARCH Searching for 0 00 00 Press STOP to cancel is Pro Tect Plus TM Locking Feature To disable the usage of the VCR or to protect your timer recordings you can lock theVCR so that the buttons on the VCR or remote won t work To lock Press and hold either the remote s...

Page 37: ...roximate end of the program You may want to press PLAY to verify Now you can begin recording at this spot Press INFO to remove the time counter from the screen and return to the normal display mode On Screen Displays The IN FO 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 can be...

Page 38: ...pe was recorded on a differentVCR 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 theVCR at the same time or eject the tape and re insert it Tracking has no ...

Page 39: ...e after you connect your components Try not 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 6 V V V V CONNECTIONS V Protect Your Components from Overheating Do not block ventilation holes in any of the components Arrange the components so that ...

Page 40: ... The antenna cable supplied with yourVCR is used to connect the VCR s OUTTOTV jack and yourTV s antenna input O RFJack Audio Video Jacks and Cables RCA type The audio video jacks provide very good picture and sound quality and can be used if yourTV has audio video input jacks These jacks are used for most audio video connections between components The VCR audio video jacks are color coded yellow f...

Page 41: ...o 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 A V jacks I hig...

Page 42: ...enna connection 2 for cable box To connect 1 Connect cables as shown 2 Return to First Things 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 To play a tape 1 Insert a tape 2 In necessary press PLAY To record one program and watch another 1 Begin recording a program using one ofthe recording options 2...

Page 43: ...is connection you must have 1 antenna cable for cable antenna 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 ofth...

Page 44: ...ntenna cables 2 audio video cables 1 splitter 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 a scrambled or unscrambled program and watch another unscrambled 1 Begin recording a scrambled program through the cable box using one o...

Page 45: ...R 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 V V V V 7 V REFERENCE 43 ...

Page 46: ...ecording to prevent recording of unwanted scenes 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 paus...

Page 47: ...ack Receives a signal from an antenna or cable system when attached OUTTOTV Jack Passes signal toTV using the cable supplied Indicator Panel 0 POWER r_ VCR O TIMER RECORD POWER Indicator Lights when theVCR is turned on RECORD Indicator Lights when theVCR is recording TIMER Indicator Lights during an express or timer recording or when theVCR is set for a timer recording and the VCR is turned off Fl...

Page 48: ...el 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 and TV 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 and slow motion playback Streaks in picture during normal playba...

Page 49: ... recording was to begin Check to make sure the program was entered correctly wrong channel or times Power 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 wa...

Page 50: ...RCH menu select either CABLE TV or ANTENNA 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 to play automatically Check to make sure the AUTO PLAY ON OFF feature is set to ON TIMER indicator flashes Cloc...

Page 51: ... 7 inches high 93 mm 15 inches wide 380 mm 11 9 inches deep 300 mm 7 5 pounds 3 4 kg 22 F to 149 F 30 C to 65 C 41 F to 104 F 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 yourVCR Remove dust from the ventilation holes on the top back sides and bottom of the cabinet Plastic surfaces are easil...

Page 52: ...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 yourVCR Damage from misuse or neglect Cleaning of video audio heads Batteries AVCR that has been modified or incorporated into other p...

Page 53: ...sing 39 TV with audio video jacks 41 TV with audio video jacks and cable box TV with RF jack only 40 Controls back panel 45 front panel 44 F Eject tape 22 EnergySaver 17 Express recording 24 42 F EADV button 20 33 FF button 20 First setup 3 First things first 3 Front panel controls 44 FWD button 20 21 32 33 35 44 3 GO BACK button 20 IN FROM ANT jack 45 INDEX SEARCH menu 33 Indicator panel 45 INFO ...

Page 54: ...lecting 11 SLOW button 20 32 SLPtape speed 18 Solving problems 46 SPtape speed 18 Specifications 49 Speed LP 18 SLP 18 SP 18 SPEED button 18 20 27 Speeds recording 18 STOP button 21 22 24 28 33 34 35 STOPoEJECT button 21 22 24 44 Stopping a timer recording 28 T Tab safety 22 Tape eject 22 Tape playing a 21 Tape speeds 18 Time and date set 12 set daylight saving 12 setting 12 Time counter 35 TIME m...

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Page 56: ...ill only add delays in service for your product 11HOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis IN 46290 1998Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc Trademark s Registered Marca s Registrada s Printed in Japan TOCOM 15313580 VQTSxxxx A As an ENERGY STAR Partner Thomson Consumer Electronics has determined that this product or product model meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy...

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