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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

3

VCR BASICS

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OTHER FEATURES

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5

7

CONNECTIONS

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Summary of Contents for VG4241

Page 1: ...VCR User s Guide VG4241 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: ...res In the Preferences Menu 14 Remote VCR1 VCR2 Option 14 Auto Play 15 AutoTV VCR 15 EnergySaverTM 16 Tape Speed 16 VCR Basics 17 Remote Buttons 18 Playing aTape 19 Automatic Rewind 20 Tape Eject 20 Recording 20 Check the SafetyTab 20 Recording 21 Recording Features 22 Express Recording 22 Timer Recording 23 Stopping aTimer Recording 24 Review and Clearing Programs 24 Recording Broadcast StereoTV ...

Page 4: ...nnections 35 ConnectingYour VCR 36 Jacks and Cables 36 RF Jacks and Antenna Cables F type 36 Audio Video Jacks and Cables RCA type 36 Choosing a VCR Connection 37 Advantages of Audio Video Cable Connections 37 Don t Forget About the AutoTV VCR Feature 37 TV With RF Jack Only 38 TV With Audio Video Jacks 39 TV With Audio Video Jacks and Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels Only 40 References 41 Fro...

Page 5: ...d 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 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 ...

Page 6: ... 3 Connect Your VCR If you connect your VCR to your home antenna or cable system and then to your TV use the VCR s IN FROM ANT and OUT TO TV jacks for a good signal as shown If you have a TV with AUDIO VIDEO jacks use these jacks for a better connection In order to hear stereo and hi fi sound from the VCR the audio video jacks must be used Refer to the Connections section toward the back of the ma...

Page 7: ...ct yourVCR 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 POWER to turn on the VCR STEP 7 Interactive Setup The first time the VCR is turned on Interactive Setup a brief series of on screen menus appears These menus assist in setting up several of theVCR s features Use the remote s number butto...

Page 8: ... 1 Timer Recordings 2 Time 3 Channels 4 Preferences 5 Audio 6 Language 0 Exit 2 Press 4 to display the PREFERENCES menu PREFERENCES 1 Remote Control VCR1 2 Auto Play ON 3 Auto TV VCR ON 4 EnergySaver 2 00 5 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 Auto TV VCR ON 4 EnergySaver 2 00 5 Tape Speed SLP 0 Exit See Setting Up the...

Page 9: ...t of features that you can customize using the on screen menus Select a language Set up VCR channel list AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH Set up for a cable box Set automatic daylight saving time Set the time and date Set the REMOTE VCR1 VCR2 feature Set the AUTO PLAY feature Set the AUTOTV VCR feature Set the EnergySaverTM feature Set the preferredTape Speed 2 ...

Page 10: ...Time 3 Channels 4 Preferences 5 Audio 6 Language 0 Exit 2 Press 6 to select and display the LANGUAGE menu LANGUAGE Select a language 1 English 2 Espanol 3 Francais Press MENU to contiune 3 Select English Español Spanish or 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...

Page 11: ...sually 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 Enter 01 13 or INPUT Press MENU to cancel Once you complete the setup the VCR confirms that Cable Box Setup is complete The VCR begins scanning for the available channels this VCR CHANNELS LIST All Channels If you do not use a cable box for ALL cha...

Page 12: ...etup 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 4 Select one of the three AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH options Choices one and two are self explanatory If you choose DETECT AUTOMATICALLY the VCR automatically detects which signal system you have attached to your VCR Detect Automatically ...

Page 13: ...nnels 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 the CHANNELS menu 3 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 C...

Page 14: ... back one hour Therefore it can affect your recording length Time and Date Before you set the time and date set the AUTO DST Daylight Saving Time feature to ON or OFF for your area Set Daylight Saving Time 1 Press MENU to display theVCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU 1 Timer Recordings 2 Time 3 Channels 4 Preferences 5 Audio 6 Language 0 Exit 2 Press 2 to display theTIME menu TIME 1 Set Time and Date 2 A...

Page 15: ...ay the SET TIME 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 98 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 T...

Page 16: ... 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 1 Remote Control VCR1 2 Auto Play ON 3 Auto TV VCR OFF 4 E...

Page 17: ...t 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 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 theTV VCR switch changes automatically to the VCR mode when the VCR is turn...

Page 18: ...Press 5 to switch between SP and SLP When making a recording you can override the preferred tape speed Press the SPEED button on the remote Set the tape speed in the timer or VCR Plus recording menu When 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 Special effect...

Page 19: ...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 SETTING UP THE VCR 2 FIRST THINGS FIRST 1 RECORDING 3 VCR BASICS 4 OTHER FEATURES 6 5 7 CONNECTIONS ...

Page 20: ...k of the VCR MENU Brings up VCR MAIN MENU on theTV 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 Star...

Page 21: ...O PLAY feature is set to ON the 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 on the remote PLAY PAUSE on VCR to begin tape play Press PAUSE PLAY PAUSE onVCR for stop action PressTRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the picture if necessary Press STOP on the remote STOP EJECT on VCR to stop pl...

Page 22: ...erride the preferredTape Speed setting 2 Press the RECORD button to begin recording 3 Press STOP on the remote STOP EJECT on the VCR to stop recording If you just want to pause the recording for a short time like during a commercial press the PAUSE button on the remote PLAY PAUSE on VCR instead of STOP Check the Safety Tab No matter which recording option you use you need to make sure there is a t...

Page 23: ...g features that are available to suit your needs Recording features Recording explained in VCR Basics section Express Recording Timer Recording Recording Broadcast Stereo or Second Audio Program SAP Recording Audio Only Copying and EditingTapes SETTING UP THE VCR 2 FIRST THINGS FIRST 1 RECORDING 3 VCR BASICS 4 OTHER FEATURES 6 5 7 CONNECTIONS ...

Page 24: ...EED 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 press of the RECORD button increases the recording time up to 4 hours The VCR continues to re...

Page 25: ...lect 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 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 your c...

Page 26: ...s 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 theVCR MAIN MENU 2 Press 1 to display theTIMER RECORDINGS menu TIMER RECORDINGS 1 Create a New Progam 2 Review Existing Progs...

Page 27: ...f audio you want to record See Other Features section AUDIO 1 Reception STEREO 2 Tape Playback HI FI 0 Exit 7 Press RECORD to start recording 8 Press STOP when you are finished Recording Audio Only You can record Audio Only from another audio source connected to the AUDIO IN R and L MONO jacks on the back of the VCR 1 Press the INPUT button on the remote to select line input The VCR records audio ...

Page 28: ...e ANTENNA jacks tune recording VCR to channel 3 or 4 the one selected on the back of the playbackVCR If you connected your VCR using the audio video jacks press INPUT on the recordingVCR s remote to select the line input 4 Insert the tape you want to copy into the playbackVCR Insert a blank tape with safety tab in place into the recording VCR 5 When you reach the point on the tape or program where...

Page 29: ...n Picture Search Options Pro Tect PlusTM Locking Time Counter On Screen Displays Tracking Audio Reception AudioTape Playback SETTING UP THE VCR 2 FIRST THINGS FIRST 1 RECORDING 3 VCR BASICS 4 OTHER FEATURES 5 6 CONNECTIONS OTHER FEATURES ...

Page 30: ... using slow motion Slow motion works best for tapes recorded at the SP or 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 From PAUSE mode use FWD and REV 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 automatically from slow...

Page 31: ...play 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 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 lo...

Page 32: ...ERO 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 atte...

Page 33: ... 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 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 ti...

Page 34: ...cking 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 Audio Set up Features The audio set up features enhance your tape playback and recordings The features in this section are accessed through the AUDIO menu and are shown in the displays be...

Page 35: ...cords the same audio on both the Hi Fi and linear tracks on the tape Hi Fi sound is recorded on separate left and right stereo channels Monaural sound is recorded on the linear track Press 2 to switch betweenTape Playback HI FI LINEAR and MIX To enjoy Hi Fi sound connect your VCR to a stereo television or amplifier receiver using the audio video jacks TheTape Playback feature lets you select which...

Page 36: ...34 OTHER FEATURES ...

Page 37: ...mponents 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 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 Al...

Page 38: ...ANT IN and RF OUT The Antenna 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 RCA type The audio video jacks provide very good picture and stereo sound and can be used if your TV has audio video input jacks These jacks must be used for stereo sound The VCR audio video jacks are color coded yellow for video red for right ...

Page 39: ...ular 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 highly recommend using them to get even better picture and stereo sound when recording and playing back videotapes These connections give you more convenient operation by not sharing the signal from the antenna cable Don t Forget About...

Page 40: ...cables as shown 2 Return to FirstThings First then follow the steps Using This Connection Tune your TV 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 Auto TV VCR Setting Set the Auto TV VCR feature to ON To play a tape 1 Insert a tape 2 If necessary press PLAY To record one program and watch another 1 Begin recording a pro...

Page 41: ... 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 Use of theTV VCR button is not required Auto TV VCR Setting Set the Auto TV VCR feature to OFF 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 opti...

Page 42: ...rst Things First then follow the steps Using This Connection Tune yourTV to its video input channel Use of theTV VCR button is not required Auto TV VCR Setting Set the Auto TV VCR feature to OFF 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 ...

Page 43: ... 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 44: ...es 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 the VCR is stopped TV V...

Page 45: ...back whenTape Playback HI FI LINEAR MIX feature is set to HI FI POWER Indicator Lights when theVCR is turned on RECORD Indicator Lights when the VCR is recording STEREO Lights when theVCR is receiving a stereo signal and you ve selectd Stereo in the Audio Menu SAP Lights when the VCR is receiving a SAP signal and you ve selected SAP in the Audio menu TIMER Indicator Lights during an express or tim...

Page 46: ... TV VCR to turn VCR indicator on Check TV 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 the TV monitor is set to video input channel Try another tape Some snow streaks are normal durin...

Page 47: ...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 48: ...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 Check to make sure there is a cassette in the VCR when a timer recording is set Time counter disappears during searching This is normal On screen menus appear in En...

Page 49: ...mm 12 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...

Page 50: ...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 51: ...aver 16 Express recording 22 F Front panel controls 42 G GO BACK button 18 I Index search feature 29 Interactive Setup 5 J Jacks types of 36 L Language feature 8 M Menus accessing 6 O On screen displays 32 P Picture search options 28 PREFERENCES menu 14 PROGRAMS OVERLAP message 23 R Recording 20 22 26 REMOTE VCR1 VCR2 option 14 Remove or add channels 11 REV button 18 19 28 29 30 42 Reviewing progr...

Page 52: ...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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