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VCR User’s Guide

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VG4250

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Page 1: ...VCR User s Guide We bring good things to life VG4250 ...

Page 2: ...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 building as close to the point of cable entry as practical Product Registration Pleas...

Page 3: ...t easy to plug in an external A V device such as a camcorder Requirements Make sure that all A V connections are snug To see a connected device s image turn the VCR to its Video Line Input by pressing the remote control s WHO INPUT button ShowSaver Memory Protection Description Set timer programs are stored indefinitely using the VCR s permanent memory so you ll never have to worry about losing yo...

Page 4: ... it easy to search to the beginning of a recorded program During playback you can scan forward on the tape by entering any number of index marks or by simply scanning Requirements Activate the Index Search mode using the remote control s SEARCH button Commercial Scan Description The purpose of Commercial Scan is to assist you in searching forward on a tape through a block of commercials Requiremen...

Page 5: ... Accessing Menus 12 VCR Basics 13 Playing a Tape 13 Automatic Rewind 13 Tape Eject 13 Recording 13 Check the Safety Tab 13 Using the VCR s Menu System 15 Using On Screen Menus to Set Up Features 16 Language 16 Cable Box Setup 16 VCR Channels List 17 Auto Channel Searching 17 Changing the Signal Type 18 Adding or Removing Channels 18 Time and Date 19 Auto Clock Set Feature 19 To Turn Auto Clock Set...

Page 6: ...32 Copying and Editing Tapes Using Two VCRs 33 Picture Search Options 33 Forward and Reverse Search 33 Commercial Scan 34 Slow Motion 34 Frame Advance 34 Index Search 35 Go To Search 36 Pro Tect Plus Locking Feature 36 Tracking 36 Time Counter 37 On Screen Displays 37 Other Information 39 Troubleshooting 40 General Problems 40 Playback Problems 41 Recording Problems 43 Front Panel 44 Display Panel...

Page 7: ...5 Connections Setup Chapter Overview Things to Consider Before Connecting Choosing Your Connection Making Connections Navigating On Screen Menus Completing the QuickSet Guide Basic Recording Chapter 1 ...

Page 8: ...formation Protect Components From Overheating Never block ventilation slots in any component Arrange the components so that air can circulate freely Do not stack components Allow adequate ventilation when placing components in a stand Place an amplifier or satellite receiver on the top shelf of a stand so heated air rising from it will not flow around other components Cable Considerations The RF c...

Page 9: ... Audio Video A V cables not provided to connect the VCR to the TV For details about this advanced setup see the instructions on page 56 Using A V jacks to connect the VCR to the TV requires tuning to the TV s Video Line Input to see the VCR s picture For more information about finding your TV s Video Line Input see page 55 Choose Your Connection There are several ways to hook up your VCR depending...

Page 10: ...te Flip the CH 3 4 switch on the back of the VCR to the channel that is not used in your area This will be the channel that the TV must be tuned to in order to see the VCR s picture Go To Page 11 Need Some Help If you prefer we can provide you with the name of an Authorized Service Representative who will visit your home for a fee to install your electronic entertainment system and to instruct you...

Page 11: ...x RF coaxial cable to the antenna input jack on the satellite receiver 4 Connect the satellite feed to the satellite receiver Connect the satellite receiver s RF coaxial cable feed to the satellite input jack on the satellite receiver Go To Page 11 CABLE ANTENNA VCR TV VIDEO R L MONO S VIDEO AUDIO L IN OUT CH3 CH4 S VIDEO L R VIDEO OUT IN FROM ANT OUT TO TV SATELLITE IN From Satellite From Cable o...

Page 12: ...CR to the TV Connect one end of the supplied RF coaxial cable to the RF OUT jack on the back of the VCR and the other end to the TV s Antenna input jack 2 Connect the cable box to the VCR Connect one end of an RF coaxial cable to the cable box s TV output jack and the other end to the ANT IN jack on the VCR 3 Connect the cable feed to your cable box Connect an RF coaxial cable feed to the antenna ...

Page 13: ... Batteries in the Remote Control 1 Remove the battery compartment cover on the remote control 2 Insert new batteries matching the polarities and on the batteries with the diagram in the battery compartment 3 Put the battery compartment cover back on the remote Turn on the TV and VCR Turn on the TV and press the VCR button on the remote control to turn it on Note If you have an RCA GE or Proscan TV...

Page 14: ...which language you prefer to have the on screen menus appear in Note With numbered menu choices press the corresponding number button on the remote control to select it In the case of the LANGUAGE menu press 1 for English 2 for Español Spanish or 3 for Français French The remaining menus throughout the setup will appear in the language chosen Just follow the step by step procedures until the Quick...

Page 15: ...ress STOP to halt playback Automatic Rewind The VCR automatically rewinds the tape if it reaches the end of the tape during playback While rewinding you can press the ON OFF button and the VCR will turn off after finishing If the tape has no safety tab it will be ejected Tape Eject Press EJECT on the VCR when it is stopped to eject the tape You can also press and hold the remote control s STOP but...

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Page 17: ...15 Using the VCR s Menu System Chapter Overview Setting Up the VCR s Preferences Using On Screen Menus Cable Box Setup Setting Time and Date Setting VCR Preferences Chapter 2 ...

Page 18: ...applies only when all channels are received through a cable box In this case the VCR will automatically enter the channel used to view cable box programming Your VCR will use this channel for all future timer recordings 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU 2 Press 3 to display the CHANNELS menu 3 Press 4 to display CABLE BOX SETUP Then select one of the three choices LANGUAGE Select a languag...

Page 19: ...NNEL SEARCH menu 4 Select one of the three AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH options Cable TV searches for cable stations from a single channel Antenna searches for local broadcast stations on all channels Detect Automatically decides which inpout to use fr you Note With Detect Automatically a strong cable or antenna signal in your area may cause channels to be detected inaccurately If this should happen manual...

Page 20: ...you want to add or remove use the remote control s CHANNEL or buttons or enter a specific channel number using the number buttons When the desired channel is shown the on screen display will tell you if the channel is currently in your viewing list Press CLEAR to remove a channel from the available channels list or press INFO to add it 4 Once you are finished adding deleting channels press the MEN...

Page 21: ... carrying time data If the time does not automatically set after trying for ten minutes manually set the time and date information using the TIME menu see the next page for information on manually setting time and date information To Turn Auto Clock Set ON Note make sure that available channels time zone and Daylight Saving features are set before turning on Auto Clock Set 1 Press MENU to display ...

Page 22: ...NU to display the VCR MAIN MENU 2 Press 2 to display the TIME menu 3 Press 1 to display the SET TIME AND DATE menu 4 Enter the data using the number buttons Press 0 before single digit numbers and follow the on screen directions to exit the menus SET DAYLIGHT SAVING Does your area observe Daylight Saving Time from April to October 1 Yes DST is observed 2 No 3 Automatic Press MENU to continue Displ...

Page 23: ...remote control s VCR2 button To change the remote control setting back to respond to the VCR1 button display the PREFERENCES menu press 1 and then press the VCR1 button on the universal remote control Notes Not all univertsal remote controls can operate two VCRs Remember you must press VCR1 or VCR2 on the remote control whichever is selected in the menu before the remote will operate the VCR Auto ...

Page 24: ...S menu by pressing the 4 button repeatedly to change the time delay or to disable the feature altogether Select OFF and the VCR will stay on until you shut it off Select 1 00 2 00 or 3 00 and the VCR will turn off after a corresponding one two or three hours of inactivity Thirty seconds before shutting off the VCR will warn you with an on screen message reading The VCR will turn off in 30 seconds ...

Page 25: ...ove the cursor back to the first position hours The Press CLEAR to turn off message will appear only after the first number has been entered into the end time Auto Repeat is set back to by resetting the dialog box by cassette ejecting or insertion by powering off the VCR by power interruption or by recording start When a duration time has been set The VCR will automatically switch to rewind if the...

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Page 27: ...25 Using the Remote Control Chapter Overview Using the Remote Control to Control Components Buttons on the Remote Control Using the INPUT Button Chapter 3 ...

Page 28: ...for two seconds until two dashes appear to the right of the number then add the second two Example to tune to channel 123 press and hold 1 for two seconds then when the dashes appear press 2 then press 3 CHAN up and down buttons Scan up or down through the VCR s stored channels Press once to change the channel up or down press and hold to continue changing channels CLEAR Removes any menu or displa...

Page 29: ...or SLP STOP Stops the active function of the VCR including tape playback rewinding and fast forwarding Pressing the STOP button for several seconds also ejects an inserted tape TRACKING up and down Allows the manual reduction of streaks which may appear on the picture during regular or slow motion playback Reduces picture jitter during stop action paused playback TV Puts the remote control in TV m...

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Page 31: ...29 Using the VCR s Features Chapter Overview Recording Express Recording XPR Timer Recordings Copying and Editing Tapes Chapter 4 ...

Page 32: ... length up to four hours total To Activate XPR 1 If necessary turn on the VCR and tune it to the channel with the desired programming 2 If necessary insert a tape with its safety tab in place into the VCR Make sure it is cued to record at the proper starting point Note To override the preferred tape speed setting press the SPEED button on the remote control repeatedly to toggle through SP or SLP c...

Page 33: ...Many as Eight Timer Recording Programs 1 Press the MENU button to display the VCR MAIN MENU 2 Press 1 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu 3 Press 1 to select Create a New Program TIMER RECORDINGS 1 Create a New Program 2 Review Existing Progs 0 Exit How often should this program record 1 One time 2 Daily every day 3 Weekdays M F 4 Weekly once per week 0 Cancel Program 1 has been saved Remember to...

Page 34: ...r MENU to see the next program Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio Program Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or SAP Second Audio Program To Capture Broadcast Stereo or SAP Audio 1 Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel either 03 04 or Video Line Input 2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place 3 If your VCR viewing channel is 3 or 4 make sure the VCR i...

Page 35: ...begin copying the tape 8 To edit segments that you do not want to copy Press PAUSE on the recording VCR to pause copying Locate the next segment you want to copy on the playback VCR by using FWD REV and PLAY and then press PAUSE to cue Press PAUSE on both VCRs at the same time to resume copying 9 Press STOP on both VCRs when finished Picture Search Options The most basic way to search during playb...

Page 36: ...FWD on the VCR to increase search speed or the REVERSE button REV on the VCR to decrease the speed of the search 3 Use the TRACKING or buttons to remove any streaks from the picture 4 Press the PLAY button to return to normal playback The VCR switches automatically from slow motion playback to stop after a few minutes Frame Advance Frame Advance lets you view one stop action one frame after anothe...

Page 37: ...s CLEAR on the remote to correct an entry 4 Press FORWARD FWD to search forward or REVERSE 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 begin playback 5 Press STOP to halt Index Search Notes Certain index marks may be missed by the VCR including Marks too close to the current...

Page 38: ...rk To Lock Press and hold either the remote control s ON OFF or VCR button until the front panel display flashes To Unlock Press and hold either the remote control s ON OFF or VCR button until the front panel display flashes for several seconds Unlocking is the only way to turn on and use the VCR Tracking Your VCR has automatic tracking that removes streaks and noise from the picture Automatic tra...

Page 39: ...button to remove the time counter from the screen and return to the normal display mode On Screen Displays The INFO button displays the status of the VCR Stop Play Record etc as well as the channel number time counter position date time and tape speed on the TV screen Note The date and time must be set before they can be displayed 1 Press the INFO button to show the on screen displays The current ...

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Page 41: ...ation Chapter Overview Troubleshooting Front Rear and Display Panel Diagram Specifications Care and Cleaning Warranty Information Finding the TV s Video Line Input Advanced Connection Diagram Glossary Index Chapter 5 ...

Page 42: ... operates an RCA GE or Proscan TV Press the TV button to put remote control in TV controlling mode The remote control should then operate the TV There s poor quality or no picture for normal TV viewing If using RF coaxial cables to connect the VCR to the TV make sure the VCR indicator is not displayed on the VCR s front panel press the remote control s TV VCR button to toggle between VCR and TV vi...

Page 43: ...l Search feature Make sure all cable connections are secure and correct Make sure that Signal Type CABLE ANTENNA is set correctly in the CHANNELS menu If Detect Automatically was selected for the Signal Type in the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu try using either CABLE TV or ANTENNA instead Auto Channel Search may not be necessary if using a cable box to view all channels Contact your local cable company...

Page 44: ...play Make sure there is a tape in the VCR Try ejecting then reinserting the tape Check to make sure the tape is not damaged or broken Make sure the VCR is not in Pause mode Press the remote control s PAUSE or PLAY button to return to normal playback Make sure the Pro Tect Plus feature is not activated press and hold the STOP button on the remote control or VCR front panel for several seconds until...

Page 45: ...record make sure the safety tab on the tape is in place A timer recording didn t record or the wrong program recorded Make sure any connected cable box or satellite receiver was turned on when the recording time began Make sure the program information was entered correctly i e channel number and start stop times A power interruption may have occurred Reset the time and date and try again Time incl...

Page 46: ...hes the picture forward during playback mode PLAY PAUSE Plays a tape Pauses action for viewing during playback Pauses recording to prevent recording of unwanted scenes POWER Turns the VCR on and off RECORD Starts VCR recording Press repeatedly for setting Express Recording time duration REV Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped Searches the picture in reverse during playback mode STOP EJECT A s...

Page 47: ... a recording is paused Timer indicator Displayed when an Express Recording XPR or timer recording is under way or when the VCR is set for a timer recording and the power is turned OFF TIMER flashes on the VCR front panel when a timer recording is set and no tape is inserted in the VCR VCR indicator Indicates that the VCR is in VCR display mode Press the TV VCR button to toggle between VCR and TV v...

Page 48: ...or remote control to select the video line input L1 and record from these jacks AUDIO R and L and VIDEO Output Jacks Sends signals from the VCR to another component like a TV or VCR when the other component is connected to these jacks CH 3 4 Switch Determines the channel to which the TV must be tuned in order to see the VCR s picture Not used when connecting the VCR to the TV using Audio Video cab...

Page 49: ...56 inches deep 239 mm Weight 6 4 pounds 2 9 kg Other Automatic head cleaner Storage Temperature 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 bo...

Page 50: ...cribes 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 or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes A VCR pu...

Page 51: ...k try the following ideas You might access the Video Line Input by Pressing a button on the TV s remote control see the table below Selecting a specific channel from the TV s on screen menu system see the table below Tuning directly to the Video Line Input by selecting a specific channel number see the table below Going through all available channels by pressing the channel up or down buttons on t...

Page 52: ...N jack B Connect the Audio cables Connect audio cables to the satellite reciver s Audio output jacks and the other ends to the VCR s R and L audio IN jacks if your satellite reciever only has one audio output jack use the VCR s L jack to connect Connect one end of the video cable to the satellite reciever s video output jack and the other end to the VCR s video input jack 3 Connect a TV antenna or...

Page 53: ...ct Plus Allows the VCR to be disabled so that the front panel and remote control buttons don t work Useful for protecting timer recordings QuickSet Guide An first time use interactive menu based system that walks you through several setup steps in a series of questions The QuickSet Guide is also available in the VCR s Main Menu SAP Second Audio Program A second sound track that may be included wit...

Page 54: ...nel 45 Displays on screen 37 E EJECT button 13 EnergySaver feature 22 Express Recording XPR 30 F F ADV button 34 FORWARD button 13 26 33 35 Frame advance 34 Front panel controls 44 FWD button 33 35 44 G Glossary 51 GO BACK button 26 I Index search 35 Indicators in display panel 45 INFO button 37 INPUT button 31 33 49 L L1 indicator 33 L2 indicator 33 LANGUAGE menu 16 M MENU button 16 31 MUTE butto...

Page 55: ... 30 STOP button 13 27 30 32 44 T Tab safety 13 TAPE display 31 Tape eject 13 Tape speeds 23 Time and date setting 19 Time counter 37 Time counter display 37 Time display on TV 37 TIME menu 19 20 Time setting set daylight saving 20 set time zone 19 Timer programs clearing 32 reviewing 32 Timer recording 31 stopping 32 TIMER RECORDINGS menu 31 32 Tracking 36 TRACKING buttons 13 27 34 36 Troubleshoot...

Page 56: ...IN 46290 2001 Thomson multimedia Inc Trademark s Registered Marca s Registrada s Printed in Korea TOCOM 1570825A 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 ...

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