background image

Содержание VG2040

Страница 1: ......

Страница 2: ...es 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 bui...

Страница 3: ... PREFERENCES Menu 14 Remote VCR1NCR2 Option 15 Auto Play 16 Auto TVNCR 16 VCR Basics 17 Remote Buttons 18 Component Buttons 18 VCR Function Buttons 18 TV Function Buttons 19 Playing a Tape 20 Tape Eject 20 Recording 21 Check the Safety Tab 21 Automatic Rewind 21 Recording 23 Recording Features 24 Express Recording 24 Timer Recording 25 VCR Plus Recording 26 Stopping a Timer Recording 28 Reviewing ...

Страница 4: ...Components 41 Connecting Your VCR 42 Jacks and Cables 42 Choosing a VCR Connection 43 Advantages of Audio Video Cable Connections 43 Don t Forget About the Auto TV VCR Feature 43 TV With RF Jack Only 44 TV With Audio Video Jacks 45 TV With Audio Video Jacks and Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels Only 46 Appendix A Reference 47 Front Panel 48 Display Panel 49 Back Panel 50 Troubleshooting 13ps 51...

Страница 5: ...ctions 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 ILlgi l L I I_ _ 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 warra...

Страница 6: ...e batteries in remote matching the and ends of each battery to the diagram inside the compartment 3 Replace the cover Step 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 ANT IN and RF OUT jacks for a good signal as shown If you have a TV with AUDIO VIDEO jacks use the audio video jacks on the TV and VCR for a better connection Refe...

Страница 7: ...dio video cables select the TV s video input to see the signal See the TV Owner s Manual uq_ III I 1 Step 6 Turn On the VCR Press VCR on the remote to turn on the VCR Step 7 Access the Menus The MENU and number buttons let you access select and change menu items For example to change the Auto Play setting you would do the following 1 Press MENU to bring up the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU 1VCR Plus...

Страница 8: ... Press 2 to switch Auto Play ON or OFF PREFERENCES 1 Remote Control VCR1 2 Auto Play OFF 3 Auto TV VCR ON 0 Exit See Setting Up the VCRfor detailed information about the Auto Play feature Step 8 Set Up the VCR Once you understand how to move around and or through the menus go to the next section to set up your VCR 6 ...

Страница 9: ...using your VCR for the first time Select a Language Set up VCR Channel List Auto Channel Search Set Automatic Daylight Saving time Setthe Rme and Date Set upVCR Plus Channels Set the Remote VCR1 VCR2 feature Set the Auto Play feature Set the AutoTV VCR feature V SETrING UP THE VCR Y V I V V o o 7 ...

Страница 10: ...English 2 Espanol 3 FranFais Press MENU to continue 3 Press 1 for English 2 for Espafiol Spanish or 3 for Frangais French VCR Channels List If you use a cable box for all channels this step is not necessary Your VCR may come with a channel list preset at the factory Even though your VCR may come with a list it s possible that you may want to add or eliminate some channels depending on whether they...

Страница 11: ...Channels 3 Signal Type CABLE 4 VCR Plus Channel List 0 Exft 3 Press 1 to display the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu o 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 the VCR automatically detects which signal system you...

Страница 12: ...els You may want to add or delete channels 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 the VCR MAIN MENU 2 Press 4 to display CHANNELS menu 3 Press 2 to display the ADD REMOVE CHANNELS menu Use the CHANNEL up or down or number buttons to go to the channels you want to remove or add ADD RENOVE CHANNELS Ch...

Страница 13: ...R MAIN MENU 1VCR Plus 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Preferences 6 Language 0 Exit 2 Press 3 to display TIME menu TIME 1 Set time and date 2 Auto DST ON 0 EXIT _me and Date The time and date must be set before a timer recording can be programmed Spring forward Fall backward In the Spring daylight saving time begins on the first Sunday in April Because the clock automatically changes from 2...

Страница 14: ...ct Press MENU to set VCR Plus Channels 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 display the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU 1VCR Plus 2 Timer Recordi...

Страница 15: ...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 Music Television 49 The Nashville Network 38 Nickelodeon 64 Nostalgia Television 99 QualityValue Cable 41 Showtime 97 Showtime 2 59 Sports Channel 52 Turner NetworkTelovision 44 USA Network 62 Video Hits I 93 Viewer s Choice I 94 Viewer s Choice 2 55 WGN Chicago 4...

Страница 16: ...ers for Cable TV Canadian List 67 Allarcom PayTelevision Superchannel 44 Arts Entertainment 72 Cable News Network Headline News 61 Cable News Network 70 Canadian Home Shopping Network 56 Canal Famille 69 Cathay InternationaITelevision Inc 68 Chinavision Canada Corp 60 Country MusicTelevision 63 Family Channel 62 First Choice 96 First ChoiceTwo 97 First ChoiceThree 99 First Choice Four 90 House of ...

Страница 17: ...rol item in the menu Then press the VCR2 VCR2 LD or VCR2 DVD button to change PREFERENCES 1 Remote Contro VCR1 2 Auto PLay ON 3 Auto TV VCR ON 0 Exit PREFERENCES PRESS VCR2 TO CHANGE 2 Auto PLay ON 3 Auto TV VCR ON 0 Exit The VCR will only respond to the compatible remote s VCR2 VCR2 LD or VCR2 DVD button If you change the remote setting to VCR2 the remote that came with your VCR will no longer co...

Страница 18: ...VCR This feature controls whether the I V VCR switch changes automatically to the VCR mode when the VCR is turned on Press 3 to switch between ON and OFF Select ON if you want the VCR to switch to the VCR mode when the VCR is turned on or a cassette is inserted This only applies if you connect the ANT IN and RF OUT jacks of your VCR and 73 and watch your VCR on channel 3 or 4 of your TV Select OFF...

Страница 19: ...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 3 V VCR BASICS Y V VCR Basics tells you what you need to know in order to watch a movie or tape your favorite show 17 ...

Страница 20: ...ime counter to 0 00 00 Allows you to change entries when setting the clock or a timer recording F ADV Lets you view one frame with each press of the button when tape is in pause FORWARD Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped Searches forward through a tape during playback Starts slow motion playback when tape is paused GO BACK Switches between two channels Select one channel and then selec...

Страница 21: ...yback Each press advances the tape an additional 30 seconds up to five minutes SPEED Selects a recording speed SP or SLP STOP Stops the current VCR function such as record playback rewind or fast forward TRACKING Up or Down Lets you manually reduce the streaks that may appear on the picture during play slow motion or pause Reduces picture jitter during stop action playback TV VCR Switches the pict...

Страница 22: ...s playback if the safety tab on the cassette is removed Press FWD or REV FORWARD or REVERSE on remote to position the tape Press PLAY PAUSE PLAY if necessary to begin tape play Press PLAY PAUSE PAUSE for stop action Press TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the picture if necessary Press STOP EJECT STOP to stop playback Tape Eject Press STOP EJECT on the VCR when it is stopped to eject ...

Страница 23: ...hole with vinyl tape Automatic Rewind During playback the VCR automatically rewinds the tape if the tape reaches the end and stops During recording the VCR automatically rewinds the tape if it reaches the end While rewinding you can press POWER OFF on the remote and the VCR will turn off after rewinding Tape Speeds SP Standard Play Gives the best quality recording but fewer programs can be recorde...

Страница 24: ......

Страница 25: ...e necessary steps to operate your VCR I ll explain the different recording features that are available to suit your needs Recording features Recording explained in VCR Basics section Express Recording Timer Recording Copying and Editing Tapes V RECORDING V 23 ...

Страница 26: ...nt to quickly record the remaining portion of the program you are watching 1 Set the tape speed by pressing the SPEED button on the remote 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 increase...

Страница 27: ...reate a New Program How often should this program record 1 One time 2 Daily every day 3 Weekdays N F 4 Weekly once per week 0 Cancel 4 Select how often you want the program to record Program 1 One time Channel Start Time End Time Start Date Tape Speed SLP Press MENU to cancel Enter the data for the program with the number buttons The data includes the channel number press INPUT to select the line ...

Страница 28: ...the VCR Plus channel list you can do it now 1 Display the CHANNELS menu from the VCR MAIN MENU 2 Display the VCR Plus Channel List screen 3 Go to Setting Up Your VCR if you need more information on setting up your VCR Plus Channel List Using VCR Plus 1 Press MENU to bring up the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Preferences 6 Language 0 Exit Press 1 to d...

Страница 29: ... or the program end time with the CLEAR button on the remote if necessary 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 has been saved Remember to insert a recordabte tape and turn the VCR off before the program start time Press NENU to continue VCR Plus Recordin...

Страница 30: ... set up 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU 2 Press 2 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu TIBER RECORDINGS 1 Create a New Program 2 Review Existing Progs 3 Use VCR Plus Code 0 Exit 3 Press 2 to display the Review Existing Progs screen Program 1 One time Channel 104 Cable Start Time 12 00 AM End Time 01 30 AN Start Date 10124197 FPi Tape Speed SLP Press CLEAR to erase Press MENU for next pro...

Страница 31: ...place into the recording VCR 5 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 6 Press the RECORD button then press PLAY PAUSE on the recording VCR 7 Press the PLAY PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the same time to begin copying the tape 8 To edit segments that you do not...

Страница 32: ......

Страница 33: ...r Other Components The remote can be programmed to control a television It is programmed to control a GE RCA or ProScan TV Other manufacturer s brands need to be programmed V V V V 5 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE V V 31 ...

Страница 34: ...de list 5 Release TV and then press CHAN up or down If the TV responds to the remote commands the remote is programmed 6 If the TV does not respond repeat these steps using the next code in the list Operate the TV After you set up the remote see which buttons operate your TV 1 Point the remote at the TV and press the TV button If the TV does not turn on press the TV button and then press the OFF b...

Страница 35: ...2 Loewe 04 Luxman 06 LXI 04 05 07 Magnavox 04 06 12 Marantz 04 06 MGA 06 12 Mitsubishi 06 12 MTC 06 NAD 07 NEC 06 Panasonic 04 08 I I Philco 04 06 12 Philips 03 04 06 12 Pioneer 06 Portland 06 12 ProScan 0 I Proton 06 Quasar I I Radio Shack 01 05 13 RCA 01 06 12 Realistic 05 Sampo 06 Samsung 06 09 12 Sanyo 05 08 Sears 01 05 06 07 08 10 12 Sharp 06 13 Sony 03 Soundesign 06 Sylvania 04 06 12 Technic...

Страница 36: ......

Страница 37: ...Features to Enhance VCR Operation Picture Search Options Time Counter V On Screen Displays Tracking V V V 16 V OTHER FEATURES V I 35 ...

Страница 38: ... PLAY PLAY PAUSE to return to normal playback Slow Motion You can view a tape during play pause using slow motion 1 Press FORWARD or REVERSE FWD or REV to begin slow motion playback 2 Use TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the picture 3 Press PLAY PLAY PAUSE to return to normal playback The VCR switches automatically from slow motion playback to stop after a few minutes Commercial Scan...

Страница 39: ... 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 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 4 Press STOP to s...

Страница 40: ...H Searching for 0 00 00 Press STOP to cancer Time Counter The time counter shows the actual time it takes to record a program or play back a segment of a recorded tape It helps locate the beginning or end of programs you taped The time counter resets to 0 00 00 whenever the tape is ejected from the VCR For example if you record a 30 minute program at the beginning of the tape and you want to go to...

Страница 41: ...0 77met counter only does not time out Tracking Your VCR has automatic tracking which removes the streaks or snow from the picture Automatic tracking is activated when you insert a tape or turn on the VCR Occasionally you may need to manually adjust tracking especially if the tape was recorded on a different VCR Just use the TRACKING buttons to remove the streaks or snow You can also use tracking ...

Страница 42: ......

Страница 43: ... middle 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 Safety rips 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...

Страница 44: ...RF OUT The coaxial cable supplied with your VCR is used to connect the VCR s RF OUT jack and your l V santenna input O RFJack Audio Video Jacks and Cables RCA type The AUDIONIDEO jacks provide very good picture and sound and can be used if your TV has audio video input jacks These jacks are used for most audio video connections The VCR AUDIO VIDEO jacks are color coded yellow for video and white f...

Страница 45: ...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 audio video jacks I highly recommend using them to get better picture and sound quality when recording and playing back videotapes These connections give you more convenient...

Страница 46: ...nnect 1 Connect cables as shown 2 Return to First Things First then follow the steps Using This Connection Tune your TV to channel 3 or 4 whichever one you selected with the 3 CH 4 switch on the back of the VCR Use the I V VCR button to watch the VCR Auto TV VCR setting Set the Auto TVNCR feature to ON To play a tape 1 Insert atape 2 If necessary press PLAY To record one program and watch another ...

Страница 47: ...enna 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 your IV to its video input channel Auto TV VCR setting Set the Auto TV VCR feature to OFF Use of TV VCR button is not required To play a tape 1 Insert a tape 2 If necessary press PLAY To record one program and watch another 1 Begi...

Страница 48: ...litter To connect 1 Connect cables as shown 2 Return to First Things First then follow the steps Using This Connection Tune your TV to its video input channel Auto TV VCR setting Set the Auto I VNCR feature to OFF Use of the rv vcR button is not required To play a tape 1 Insert a tape 2 If necessary press PLAY To record a scrambled or unscrambled program and watch another unscrambled program 1 Beg...

Страница 49: ...out the VCR including a description of the unit s controls and display You also will find a Troubleshooting l ps section in this Appendix which might help to resolve some of those simple problems Finally this section contains your warranty information 47 ...

Страница 50: ...tion for viewing during playback Pauses recording to prevent recording of unwanted scenes POWER Turns the VCR 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 Starts slow motion playback during play pause S...

Страница 51: ...f F FWD Fast forward HI Turned on PLAY Playback PAUS Play pause REC Record REC P Record pause REW Rewind SLOW Slow motion SRCH Forward search SRCH Reverse search STOP VCR stopped T REC timer recording REC Indicator Lights when the VCR is recording Tape Speed Indicator SP or SLP Displays recording speed selected with SPEED button TIMER Indicator Lights when VCR is turned off and set for timer recor...

Страница 52: ...N Jacks Receives signals from another component like a VCR or camcorder when it is connected to these jacks Use INPUT on the remote to select AUDIO and VIDEO OUT Jacks Sends signals from VCR to another component like a TV or VCR when it is connected to these jacks ANT IN Jack Receives a signal from an antenna or cable system when attached RF OUT Jack Passes signal to IV using the cable supplied 5O...

Страница 53: ...remote to control the compatible IV Check to make sure there are no objects between the IV and remote The batteries may need changing Reprogram remote after batteries have been changed Remove batteries and hold number button 1 for at least 60 seconds to drain the microprocessor inside the remote Release number 1 replace the batteries and if necessary reprogram the remote Remove all batteries for a...

Страница 54: ...to make sure the VCR is not in pause mode Press PAUSE or PLAY on the remote PLAY PAUSE on the VCR to return to normal playback k_Fdlnot record Check to make sure the safety tab is intact Check to make sure the VCR is not in the line mode Press INPUT on the remote Rewind does not operate Checkto make sure the tape is not already rewound Timer recording not made or wrong program recorded Make sure t...

Страница 55: ...ted for the Signal Type in the Auto Channel Search menu try using either CABLE TV or ANTENNA instead May not need to auto channel search if using a cable box Refer to the VCR Channel List or contact your cable company for more information Cannot add or remove channels Channels must be placed in memory using the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH feature before channels can be added or removed from channel memory...

Страница 56: ...high 90 mm 14 1 inches wide 360 mm 12 2 inches deep 312 mm 8 14 pounds 3 7 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 your VCR Remove dust from the ventilation holes on the top back sides and bottom of the cabinet Plastic surfaces are easily scra...

Страница 57: ...r 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 control batteries A VCR that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is ...

Страница 58: ...h RF jack only 44 Contents 1 Controls back panel 50 front panel 48 Copying and editing tapes 29 Display panel 49 Editing and copying tapes 29 Eject tape 20 56 Express recording 24 F ADV button 18 37 FORWARD button 18 20 Frame advance 37 Front panel controls 48 FWD button 20 36 37 38 48 GO BACK button 18 19 Included accessories 4 Index search feature 37 INDEX SEARCH menu 37 INFO button 12 18 19 38 ...

Страница 59: ...OP EJECT button 20 21 29 48 Stopping a timer recording 28 Tab safety 21 Table of contents 1 Tape eject 20 Tape playing a 20 Tape speed indicator 49 Tape speeds 21 Time and date 10 daylight saving time 11 setting 11 Time counter 38 Time counter display 49 Time display 49 TIME menu 11 Timer recording 25 stopping 28 Timer recording with VCR Plus 26 TIMER RECORDINGS menu 25 28 Tips troubleshooting 51 ...

Страница 60: ...y 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 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis IN 46290 1997 Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc Trademark s Registered Marca s Registrada s Printed in Mexico TOCOM 15226000 ...

Отзывы: