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VG2053/VG4053

VCR User’s Guide

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Summary of Contents for VG2053/VG4053

Page 1: ...VG2053 VG4053 VCR User s Guide We bring good things to life...

Page 2: ...o operate it 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 g...

Page 3: ..._ 13 Picture Search ____________________ 14 Slow Motion______________________ 14 Index Search ______________________14 Commercial Scan SKIP Button _____ 15 Pause for Stop Action ______________15 Frame...

Page 4: ...to choose 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 C Cable...

Page 5: ...essories not provided If your TV is not stereo you may need a Y adapter to hear sound from both channels 2 Plug in power cords of VCR and TV 3 Tune the TV to its video input to watch the VCR Continue...

Page 6: ...e connection which requires fewer accessories 1 Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR to either channel 3 or 4 Tune the TV to this channel and use the TV VCR button to watch the VCR 2 Connect as shown...

Page 7: ...is not stereo you may need a Y adapter to hear sound from both channels 2 Plug in power cords of VCR TV and cable box 3 Tune the TV to its video input to watch the VCR View all pay channels through t...

Page 8: ...is connection 2 Set the CH3 CH4 switch on the playback VCR to either channel 3 or 4 Tune the recording VCR to this channel to receive the signal from the playback VCR 3 Connect as shown This connectio...

Page 9: ...owner s manual for details 4 Turn on the VCR A Press POWER on the remote The power and VCR indicators light in the VCR s display panel B Press CHAN up or down to change channels VG2053 Remote Stock N...

Page 10: ...is takes about one to two minutes The TV tunes to the lowest channel found Then pressing CHANNEL up or down selects only the active channels If you need to change the signal source setting select 1 in...

Page 11: ...remote D Return the TV to the VCR viewing channel CH3 or CH4 E Press TV VCR to switch back to the picture from the VCR 8 Set the time and date When you first turn on the VCR appears in the clock area...

Page 12: ...INPUT Selects an input line Turns the line input on or off Line input refers to the signal coming from the component connected to the audio video jacks on the back of the VCR MENU Displays the VCR MAI...

Page 13: ...n high speed when you press REW when a tape is rewinding Searches the picture in reverse motion during playback 5 times normal speed in SP mode 9 times normal speed in LP mode and 15 times normal spee...

Page 14: ...e safety tab on the cassette has been removed 3 Press PLAY if necessary 4 Press TRACKING up or down on the remote or VCR to remove any streaks from the picture if necessary 5 Press STOP on the VCR or...

Page 15: ...ecording a new program Clear Counter You can reset the time counter to 00 00 anywhere on a tape so that you can easily locate a tape segment 1 Insert the prerecorded tape 2 Display the time counter in...

Page 16: ...rom slow motion playback to stop after a few minutes Index Search This VCR lets you automatically record an index mark on the tape every time you stop and start recording During playback you can locat...

Page 17: ...s PAUSE on the remote during playback to stop the action 2 Press F ADV each time you want to view a frame of the scene 3 Press PAUSE or PLAY to resume normal playback Automatic Tracking The VCR has au...

Page 18: ...e to stop after a few minutes Basic Recording Operating Instructions To Make a Recording Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel either 3 4 or the TV s video input channel 1 Insert a tap...

Page 19: ...Press REC repeatedly until the amount of recording time for the program appears on the display panel Each press of REC or RECORD increases the time 30 minutes up to 4 hours The time remaining continu...

Page 20: ...at the same time every day 6 Press SPEED on the remote to select a recording speed Press MOVE left or right on remote to correct an entry Press 0 on the remote to delete an entry 7 Press MENU to save...

Page 21: ...om the line input is convenient if you have a satellite receiver or similar component attached to these jacks To timer record from the component connected to the VCR s line input press INPUT on the re...

Page 22: ...point on the tape or program where you want to begin copying If the tape was not recorded on the playback VCR streaks may appear and you may need to adjust tracking 6 Press REC on the remote or RECORD...

Page 23: ...inches wide 360 mm 12 3 inches deep 312 mm Weight 9 pounds 4 1 kg Storage Temperature Range 22 F to 149 F Operating Temperature Range 41 F to 104 F Check your cable company s compatibility requirement...

Page 24: ...he picture in forward motion during playback PLAY Plays a tape POWER Turns the VCR on or off RECORD Start the VCR recording Remote Sensor Receives signals from the remote control Aim the remote at thi...

Page 25: ...tenna or cable system when attached RF OUT Connector Passes signal to TV using the cable supplied VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN Jacks Receives signals from another component like a VCR or camcorder when it is...

Page 26: ...rch 66 Fast Forward 6 and 66 flashing Forward Search REC Record AM TIMER PM OFF PWR VCR CH C SP LEP REC Tape Speed Indicator SP LP EP Time or Counter The current time is displayed or the VCR tape coun...

Page 27: ...nual 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 caus...

Page 28: ...annel selected 3 or 4 to make sure it matches the channel selected with CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR Check TV s fine tuning Check video cable connections between VCR and TV monitor Set TV monitor to...

Page 29: ...er inside the VCR continues to rotate for a few minutes after you put the VCR in the stop mode Check antenna connections Check SIGNAL CABLE ANTENNA feature Channels must be placed in memory using AUTO...

Page 30: ...7 Playing a Tape 12 Recording a Program 16 Timer Recording 18 Operation First Time 7 9 PAUSE Button 11 Pause for Stop Action 15 Pause Recording 20 Picture Search 13 PLAY Button 11 12 Playing a Tape 12...

Page 31: ...29 Notes...

Page 32: ...rized Servicenter call toll free in the U S A 1 800 447 1700 Canadian Consumers Your toll free numbers are English 1 800 522 0338 French 1 800 522 0445 If your VCR needs service please contact your de...

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