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Page 1: ...VCR OWN ER S MODEL VR502 _ __I Y o AL ...

Page 2: ...reasons make sure any equipment or accessories connected to this product bears the UL listing mark or if purchased and used in Canada the CSA certification mark If in doubt contact qualified service personnel FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user s authority to operate it Note To Cable TV Installer This reminder is provided to call you...

Page 3: ...2 Playing a Tape Operating Instructions 13 Using the Playback Features Pause for Stop Action 14 Slow Motion 14 Picture Search 14 Frame Advance 14 X2 Double Speed 14 Time Counter 15 Memory Stop Feature 15 Time Search 16 Automatic Tracking 16 Manual Tracking 16 Repeat Play 17 Record End Search 17 AI Artificial Intelligent Picture Control 17 Recording a Program Types of Recordings_ 18 Recording Speed...

Page 4: ...the hookup for your VCR 1 How do you receive your TV signals Choose one answer from below A Outside antenna Turn to page 3 B Rabbit ears set top and or bow tie antenna Turn to page 3 O Cable System Go to question 2 2 What type of Cable TV system do you have Choose one answer from below A Cable without a box Turn to page 3 B Cable box to unscramble all the channels Turn to page 4 G Cable box to uns...

Page 5: ... ANT OR _ _ VHF UHF I I OUT TO TV 3CH 4 RF Coaxial Cable supplied Back of VCR VIDEO1 AUDIO1 IN OUT IN OUT s I i _ 3 Lzz z ii z _ _ i 1 Cable i un _ _ i Antenna i UHF Back of W B Advanced hookup Use this hookup for slightly improved picture quality and more convenient operation use of TV VCR button not required 1 Connect as shown This connection requires additional accessories not provided 2 Plug i...

Page 6: ...ble RF Coaxial Cable supphed N FROM ANT VHF UHF OUT TO TV Back of VCR VIDEO1 AUDIO1 OUT oe 75 to 75 300 Ohm _ Separator OR VHF Cable __ 1_ Antenna UHF Back of TV all 4 Advanced hookup Use this hookup for slightly improved picture quality and more convenient operation use of TVA CR button not required 1 2 Connect as shown This connection requires additional accessories not provided Plug in power co...

Page 7: ...or Setting Up the VCR D From Cable j_ Back of VCR Cable Box RFCoaxia i Cable om VHF UHF RF Coaxial Cable supplied VIDEO1 AUDIO1 OUT TO TV IN OUT IN OUT 75 to 75 300 Ohm eparator _ C o _ Antenna UHF Back of TV ii B Advanced hookup Use this hookup for slightly improved picture quality and more convenient operation use of TV VCR button not required 1 2 Connect as shown This connection requires additi...

Page 8: ...UT 3cH _ _ _ _ or f m Audio Video Cables f_ Use the hookup to the TV as previously selected on pages 3 4 or 5 Option B Hookup Use this hookup for slightly improved copy quality and more convenient operation use of rvA CR button not required 1 Select a hookup from pages 2 through 5 and then modify with this connection 2 Connect as shown This connection requires additional accessories not provided 3...

Page 9: ... used one of the basic hookups tune the TV to the channel selected with the 3 GH 4 switch on back of VCR If you used one of the advanced hookups tune the TV to the TV s video input See TV s owner s manual for details 4 Turn on the VCR A Press VGR1 VGR2 on the remote or POWER on the VCR The POWER and VGR indicators light The TIMER indicator flashes on the VCR front panel until the clock is set See ...

Page 10: ...cts CABLE cable TV or ANTENNA If you need to change the setting manually press 2 6 Add or erase channels from the VCR s memory You may want to add or erase channels if some of the channels are not active have weak signals or you do not want to watch them To add a channel A Select the channel you want to add by pressing two number buttons press 0 then 8 for channel 8 B Press ADD on the remote The A...

Page 11: ... VCR indicator does not light D Change channels using the TV s remote E Return the TV to the VCR viewing channel CH3 or OH4 F Press TWVCR to switch back to the picture from the VCR 8 Set the time and date The TIMER indicator on the VCR front panel flashes when the clock is not set G c_D 4d5_ TIMER Indicator A Press PROGRAM on remote to see the menu on the TV screen B Press 3 to select SET VCR CLOC...

Page 12: ...vious Channel Switches between two channels Select one channel and then select another Press PREV CH to switch between the two channels STOP Stops the normal functions such as record playback rewind fast forward and pause of the VCR TIME SEARCH Allows you to locate a program or specific point on the tape using an amount of time REC END SEARCH Allows you to locate and search for blank portions of t...

Page 13: ...memory See page 8 TRACKING V LOCK v Lets you manually reduce the streaks that may appear on the picture during play slow or pause Reduces picture jitter during stop action playback START XPR LENGTH Used for express recording See page 20 TV Function Buttons Press the TV button to set remote to control a compatible TV Some buttons may not work with the TV MUTE Turns the TV sound on or off VOLUME A v...

Page 14: ...PROGRAM B Press 4 to select SET UP VCR C Press 4 to select VCR1 or VCR2 D Press VCR1 or VCR2 whichever you selected on the menu to control the VCR VCR MAIN MENU 1 PROGRAM TIMER 2 REVIEW PROGRAMS 3 SET VCR CLOCK 4 SET UP VCR I AUTOPROGRAM CHANNELS 2 CABLE ANT ANTENNA 3 REPEAT PLAY OFF 4 REMOTE CONT VCR2 PRESS NUNBER TO SELECT PRESS PROGRAM TO END Controlling a TV The VCR s remote is preprogrammed t...

Page 15: ...on the VGR or PLAY on the remote if necessary 4 If necessary press TRACKING up or down on the remote to remove any streaks from the picture Details are on page 16 5 Press STOP EJEGT on the VCR or STOP on the remote when you are finished 6 Press REW The VCR will automatically rewind the tape if it reaches the end of the tape during playback While rewinding you can press POWER and the VCR will turn ...

Page 16: ...minutes Picture Search You can search a picture during playback by fast forwarding or rewinding the tape Sound is turned off during picture search The picture is best for tapes recorded in the SP or SLP speed Fast Forward Search 1 Press F FWD to search forward at a faster than normal speed 2 Press F FWD or PLAY to return to playback Rewind Search Use the REW button to search in reverse on the tape...

Page 17: ...e Time Counter s Memory Stop Feature The memory stop feature allows you to quickly return to a counter reading of 0 00 00M at any spot on the tape This is especially convenient when you want to watch a segment of the tape several times 1 Insert a pre recorded tape 2 Press DISPLAY two times to display the time counter 8 Press MEMORY to turn on memory stop feature An M appears with the time counter ...

Page 18: ...TIME SEARCH i 0 0 ENTER SEARC TIME TIME SEARCH 1 25 PUSH FF OR REW Automatic Tracking _ he VCR has automatic tracking which adjusts the picture when playing back a tape recorded on another VCR Automatic tracking is turned on whenever a tape is inserted or the VCR s power is turned on Manual Tracking Occasionally you may need to manually adjust tracking on a tape recorded on a different VCR or camc...

Page 19: ...SS NUMBER TO SELECT PRESS PROGRAM TO END AI Artificial Intelligent Picture Control The VCR has AI picture control that automatically adjusts picture sharpness This feature either provides improved picture resolution or less noise depending on the condition of the tape Record End Search The VCR will locate the approximate point on the tape where recording ends and a blank portion one that has never...

Page 20: ...ng recording to stop and start recording The VCR will automatically switch from pause to stop after a few minutes Basic Recording operatingInstructions To make a recording 1 Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel either 3 4 or TV s video input 2 Insert a tape with safety tab in place 3 If using one of the basic hookups make sure the VGR indicator lights in the VCR display area If no...

Page 21: ... 6 Press PROGRAM to enter your program 7 Repeat steps 2 6 for additional programs 8 Turn off the VCR before recording begins The non flashing TIM ER indicator will light on VCR front panel 9 If using a cable box leave it turned on and tuned to the desired channel VCR MAIN MENU I PROGRAM TIMER I PROGRAM TIMER I ONE TIME PROGRAM DAILY PROGRAM M F I WEEKLY PROGRAM ONE TIME PROGRAM PROGRAM I i EH _ ON...

Page 22: ...recording or extend the recording time by pressing LENGTHwhile the display is on the TV screen Delayed XPR Recording A To record at a later time press START until the time you want to begin recording appears in the display The time increases one half hour each time you press START B Select the length of the recording time within five seconds by pressing LENGTH up to four hours C Turn eft VCR for d...

Page 23: ...on both VCRs at the same time to begin copying the tape Edit out segments that you do not want to copy by pressing PAUSE on recording VCR to stop copying the tape Then locate the next segment you want to copy on playback VCR by using F FWD REW and PLAY Press PAUSE on the playback VCR Press PAUSE at the same time on both VCRs to resume copying 9 Press STOP EJECT on both VCRs when you are finished Y...

Page 24: ... REC Record Press with PLAY X2 to start VCR recording REW Rewind Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped Searches the picture in reverse during playback F FWD Fast Forward Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped Searches the picture forward 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 Remo...

Page 25: ...r or another VCR when it is connected to these jacks VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN Jacks Receives signals from another component such as a VCR or camcorder when it is connected to these jacks Use the INPUT button on the remote to select Display Area Front Center of VCR POWER VCR TIMER REC EC_ r_l _ I I POWER Indicator Lights when the VCR is turned on VCR Indicator Applies Only to Basic Hookup Press TV VCR...

Page 26: ...NG V LOCK buttons on the remote to move streaks up or down and out of the picture Streaks in picture during normal playback Press one of the TRACKING V LOCK buttons on the remote to move streaks up or down and out of the picture Check tape it may be worn out or of poor quality Time counter not working The time counter does not advance during unrecorded portions of tape When an unrecorded segment o...

Page 27: ...return to normal playback Power interruption Clock was not set accurately check AM PM and date VCR makes noise when stopped VCR is removing tape from heads This is normal The head cylinder inside the VCR will continue to rotate for a few minutes after you put the VCR in the stop mode Will not AutoProgram active Check antenna connections channels correctly Check CABLE ANT feature to make sure it is...

Page 28: ... synthesis 120V AC 60 Hz 18 watts 15 inches wide 380 mm 3 5 inches high 89 mm 11 5 inches deep 292 mm 8 6 pounds 3 9 kg 220F to 149 F 41 F to 104 F Check your cable company s compatibility requirements Cleaning the VCR Use a soft cloth or the 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 sur...

Page 29: ...r 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 Remote controlbatteries A VCR that has been modified or incorporated into other product...

Page 30: ...8 DELETE Button 8 10 11 DISPLAY Button 10 11 15 Double Speed 14 E Editing Tapes 21 EJECT Button 10 13 EJECT STOP Button 13 22 Ejecting a Tape 13 Erasing Channels from Channel Memory 8 Express Recording 20 F F ADV Frame Advance SLOW Button 10 14 F FWD Fast Forward Button 10 14 16 22 Features Playback 14 17 Frame Advance 10 14 H Hookups Antenna or Cable TV 2 3 4 5 Cable Box for All Channels 2 4 Cabl...

Page 31: ...ds Recording 18 START XPR Button 10 11 20 Startup 7 9 STOP Button 10 13 15 18 20 21 Stop Action Pause 14 STOP EJECT Button 13 18 22 Stopping a Recording 18 20 T Table of Contents 1 Tape Speed Indicators SP LP and SLP 18 Tapes Copying and Editing 6 21 Inserting Removing 13 Playing 13 17 Time Counter 15 Time Correcting 9 Search 14 Setting 9 TIME SEARCH Button 10 14 TIMER Indicator 19 20 23 TIMER PRO...

Page 32: ...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 Thomson Consumer Electronics 600 N Sherman Dr PO Box 1976 Indianapolis IN 46206 1993 Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc Trademark s Registered Marca s Registrada s Printed in Japan Part Number 93 VR502 1 VQTS2926 _ ...

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