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GE VG4252 VCR User Manual

1. 4 25 Normal Recording 18 One Touch Recording 22 Playing a Tape 04 12 Recording Audio Only 24 Recording Broadcast Stereo or SAP 23 Timer Recording 19 OUT TO TV Connector 3 6 27 PAUSE Button 11 13 24 26 Pause for Stop Action 13 Pause Recording 24 Picture Search ta is aucatveasar eae 14 PLAY Button 11 12 13 25 26 Playback HI FI LINEAR MIX Feature 17 POWER Button 11 19 22 26 PREFERENCES Menu 9 10 12 25 PREV CH Previous Channel Button 11 Problems Solving 30 31 Product Registration i PROGRAMS OVERLAP Message 19 REC and Bec Indicators 18 22 25 28 Reception STEREO MONO SAP Feature ec iii ienen ioe tee eatin ees 23 24 RECORD Button 11 18 19 25 26 Recording Audio Only 000005 24 Broadcast Stereo 64 23 Normali an t meaa ANRA oe 18 One To ch i na ge ne eRe oe 3 22 SAP Second Audio Program 23 Timer niennou enne preh Bete 19 Watching One Program While Recording Another 18 Recording Audio Only 24 Recording Broadcast Stereo 23 Recording Normal 18 Recording SAP 2040 23 Registration Card 4 0 i Remote Control 004 11 Remote Sensor 00 0
2. D 2 Connect as shown cH B44 This connection may require additional accessories not provided 3 Plug in power cords of VCR TV and Breen cable box VR 4 hee EA 75 to 75 300 Ohm Separator D VHF D OR S Cable UHF Antenna Back of TV B Advanced hookup B Use this hookup for slightly improved Cable Box From Cable picture quality Hi Fi stereo playback and D Ou more convenient operation use of TVeVCR button is not required Sonn T plitter 1 Connect as shown This connection requires additional accessories not provided A Y adapter may be required to hear sound from both channels if your TV is not stereo i Back of VCR IN FROM OUT IN ANT 2 Plug in power cords of VCR and TV 3 Oe ove Tune the TV to its LINE audio video input to watch the VCR All pay channels are viewed through the VCR RF Coaxial Cable supplied Sas AN CABLE QD ANTENNA Back of TV Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes Option A Hookup Use this hookup for a basic connection which requires fewer accessories 1 Select a hookup from pages 2 through 5 and then modify with this connection Set the CH 34 gt 4 switch on the playback VCR to either channel 3 or 4 Tune the recording VCR to this channel to receive the sig
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4. e Cleaning of video audio heads e Remote control batteries e A VCR that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes e A VCR purchased or serviced outside the USA e Acts of God such as but not limited to lightning damage Product Registration e Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your VCR It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage How state law relates to this warranty e This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state If you purchased your VCR outside the United States e This warranty does not apply Contact your dealer for warranty information 32 References Index Accessories Included 05 7 Add or Remove Channels from Memory 00 5 9 ADD REMOVE CHANNEL Menu 9 Antenna Connections 5 2 3 AUDIO and VIDEO Jacks 3 6 21 24 27 AUDIO Menu 17 23 24 Audio Recording 24 Auto Play Feature 12 Auto TV VCR Feature 9 12 Auto Channel Search Feature 8 AUTO Crena nenni doe ae awe 10 Back Patel meent wey cies wea 27 Batteries Inserting in Remote 7 BRIGHT nore tng tt eare anepi 10 Brightness icc cuted anei e seat 10 Broadcast Stereo Reco
5. 13 Using the Playback Features Picture Search You can search for a specific tape location during playback by fast forwarding or rewinding the tape Sound is turned off during picture search Picture search works best for tapes recorded in SP or SLP speed Fast Forward Search 1 During playback press FF on the remote or FWD on the VCR to search forward at a faster than normal speed SRCH appears in the display panel 2 Press the button again or press PLAY to return to playback Rewind Search 1 During playback press REW on the remote or VCR to search in reverse at a faster than normal speed SRCH appears in the display panel 2 Press the button again or press PLAY to return to playback Automatic Tracking The 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 Manual Tracking Occasionally you may need to manually adjust tracking on a tape recorded on a different VCR or camcorder Tracking is used when playing a tape and it has no effect during recording e When streaks or snow appear in the picture press TRACKING up or down on the remote or the VCR for the best possible picture e During pause press TRACKING up or down on the remote to reduce any jittering of the picture e To turn automatic tracking back on press both TRACKING buttons on the front of the VCR at the same time or eject the tap
6. Coaxial fj Audio Video NK x Cable i Cabl or ables Ny i o N Use the hookup to the TV as previously selected on pages 3 4 or 5 Setting Up the VCR Startup 1 Check accessories with VCR Contact your dealer if any items are missing GG 2 AA Batteries RF Coaxial Cable Stock No 207417 Remote Stock No 221426 2 Insert batteries in remote 3 Turn on the TV A Turn on the TV B If you used one of the basic hookups tune the TV to the channel selected with the 34 gt 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 owner s manual for details 4 Turn on the VCR Press POWER on the remote Setting Up the VCR Startup 5 Select the language Seleccione el idioma S lectionner la langue The VCR displays the on screen menus in the English Spanish or French language The word Language cycles through the VCR MAIN MENU 1 Ti R di different languages when the VCR Main Menu is displayed on 2 Set Clock the TV screen The arrow indicates which language is selected i Prefere PCES Audio A Press MENU on remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU Language LANGUAGE B Press 6 to display the LANGUAGE or IDIOMA or LANGUE menu English LANGUAGE Spanish IDIOMA French LANGUE e Press 1 to have the menus displayed in English Ingles e
7. Press 2 to have the menus displayed in Spanish Espa ol e Press 3 to have the menus displayed in French Fran ais 6 Place channels in the VCR s memory Select a language 1 gt English 2 Espa ol 3 Fran ais Press MENU to continue The AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH feature memorizes the channel VCR MAIN MENU list available through your signal type cable or antenna The i timer Kecordings signal type is automatically selected during auto channel 2 Set Clock 2 3 Channels search Also if you change your signal system you must 4 Preferences perform AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH again oases Wait until the channel numbers stop changing This takes i about one to two minutes The TV tunes to the lowest channel 0 Exit found Pressing CHANNEL up or down selects only the active channels CHANNELS A Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV 1 Puto channel searen screen If this menu does not appear 3 Signal Type ANTENNA 4 Cable Box Setup e Make sure the TV is tuned to same channel as the CH 3 4 switch on the VCR or the TV s video input refer to TV s manual 0 Exit e If you use a basic hookup check the VCR indicator in display panel it should be on Press TV VCR to turn it on e Check the connections B Press 3 to display the CHANNELS menu C Press 1 to begin AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH The VCR automatically selects the CABLE cable TV or ANTENNA signal For cable connection 125 channels are sear
8. is on and dim when it is off e Select DIM to keep the display panel dim whenever the VCR is on or off e Select BRIGHT to keep the display panel bright whenever the VCR is on or off AuURWN VCR MAIN MENU Timer Recordings Set Clock Channels Preferences Audio Language Exit RUNS PREFERENCES Remote Control VCR1 Auto Play ON Auto TV VCR ON Front Panel AUTO 0 Exit Using the Remote Control Buttons vou vou cs POWER ales R on D fot TRACKING CHANNEL MENU CLEAR INPUT PREV CH SPEED SLOW FADV m CHANNEL Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR s channel memory CLEAR Resets time counter to 0 00 00 Allows you to change entries when setting the clock or VCR for a timer recording DISPLAY Shows VCR operating displays on the TV screen Displays the time counter F ADV Frame Advance Lets you view one frame with each press of the button when tape is in stop action pause FF Fast Forward Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped Searches the picture in forward motion during playback INPUT 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 MAIN MENU on the TV screen Removes a menu from the screen Numbers 0 through 9 Select a channel up to 99 by pressing two numbers Se
9. 000 eee 26 Remove or Add Channels from Memory 045 9 REMOVE ADD Channel Menu 9 REW Rewind Button 11 12 14 15 25 26 Safety Precautions 4 i Safety Tab 0 cece eee 12 SAP Indicator 000 23 28 SAP Recording 04 23 SEARCH Button 11 14 16 Search Picture 000 00 00 14 Seleccione el idioma 8 S lectionner la langue 8 Sensor Remote 00000 00s 26 Setting Up the VCR 7 10 Signal Type CABLE ANTENNA Feature 8 SLOW Buttons 11 13 Slow Motion 00000e 13 po 0 ope 01219 a ee er en ee eee eR a 18 SP Speeds ear ar rine aE AAEE E 18 SPansh s arya EAE AE REEE 8 Specifications 0 00 e ee 29 SPEED Button 11 18 19 22 25 Speeds Recording 18 Status Displays 04 15 Status Indicators 28 STEREO Indicator 23 28 Stereo TV Recording 23 STOP Button 00 11 26 Stop Action Pause 13 Stopping a One Touch Recording 22 Timer Recording 19 Table of Contents 0 0 1 Tape Playback HI FI LINEAR MIX Feature 000008 17 Tape Speed Indicators 18 28 Tape Playing 0 004 12 Tapes COPINE 44 Hato eee 25 Editing ieai
10. ABLE Start Time 02 10 PM End Time 03 35 PM Start Date 08 04 96 Sun Tape Speed SLP T1 SP 2 SLP Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to save Program 1 has been saved Remember to insert a recordable tape and turn the VCR off before the program start time 19 Recording While You re Away Timer Recording Select Cable Box Viewing Channel If you have a cable box follow the directions below 1 20 Press MENU on the remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen Press 3 to display CHANNELS menu Press 4 to display Cable Box Setup menu Select one of the three options 1 ALL Channels e Press 1 for ALL channels and then enter two numbers for the output channel of your cable box Valid numbers are 01 13 e Press CLEAR to correct an entry If you connected your cable box to the VCR using the cable box s AUDIO VIDEO OUT jacks press INPUT on the VCR to select VIDEO IN option e Press MENU A message appears which will time out or press MENU to return to VCR MAIN MENU VCR will now automatically enter the output channel of your cable box in the Timer Recordings menu 2 Only SOME Channels Skip this setup if your cable box is not required for all channels e Press 2 for Only SOME channels e Press MENU to continue 3 Cancel setup e Press 3 to cancel the CABLE BOX SETUP feature e Press MENU to continue 1 T 2s 3 C VCR MAIN MENU imer Recording
11. EL Tracing v A TVG INPUT CHANNEL TRACKING Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR s channel memory Adjusts tracking when a tape is playing EJ ECT Press when the VCR is stopped to eject the cassette FWD Fast Forward Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped Searches the picture forward during playback INPUT 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 PAUSE Pauses action for viewing during playback Pauses recording to prevent recording of unwanted scenes PLAY Plays a tape Remote Sensor POWER Turns the VCR on or off RECORD Starts VCR recording Used for one touch recording Remote Sensor Receives signals from the remote control Aim the remote at this sensor with no objects between them REW Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped Searches the picture in reverse during playback STOP Stops the normal functions such as record playback rewind fast forward or pause TVeVCR Switches the picture signal so that it either comes from the VCR or the TV channel See page 10 References Location of Controls Back Panel IN FROM OUT IN ANT CH 34 gt 4 Switch Selects the channel to which you will tune the TV to see the VCR picture if you connect the VCR using one of the basic hoo
12. Forward Buttons 11 14 16 25 26 First Time Operation 7 10 Frame Advance 000005 13 Frenchi sr andes 088 sane ead nae eee oN 8 Front Panel sore cee yai ipin EE elk 26 GO TO SEARCH Menu 16 Hi Fi Indicator 000 17 28 Hook Ups Antenna i esaia ta eiii ele aa 2 3 Cable System with Cable Box for All Channels 2 4 Cable System with Cable Box for Pay Channels Only 2 5 Cable System with No Cable Box 2 3 VCR for Tape Copying 2 6 Ke boos mapa errr a ere ae rae 8 IN FROM ANT Antenna Connector 0 00 eee eee 3 6 27 INDEX SEARCH 000 16 INPUT Button 11 21 23 26 Insert Cassette 0002005 12 Language paeta enS EAN 8 Langue sde oi ia npa a e a E 8 Limited Warranty 32 LINE Indicator 21 25 26 Line Input Recording From 21 Location of Controls Remote Control 645 11 VCR Back Panel 0 0 27 VCR Display Panel 28 VCR Front Panel 6 26 MENU Button 8 10 17 19 21 23 MUTE Buttons ceccais cha TENEAT 11 Normal Recording 18 Number Buttons 11 On Screen Displays 15 One Touch Recording 22 One Touch Recording Stopping 22 Operation First Time 7 10 Operating Instructions Copying Tapes
13. REO or SAP indicator not on Station not broadcasting stereo or SAP e Playback HI FI MIX LINEAR feature must be set to HI FI to hear stereo sound during playback See page 17 e Stereo signal is weak Set Reception STEREO SAP MONO feature to MONO e Press one of the TRACKING up or down buttons to minimize the noise 31 Limited Warranty What your warranty covers e Any defect in material or workmanship For how long after your purchase e Ninety days for labor charges e One year for parts e The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental What we will do e Pay any Authorized GE VCR Servicenter the labor charges to repair your VCR e Pay any Authorized GE VCR Servicenter for the new or at our option refurbished replacement parts required to repair your VCR How you get service e Take your VCR to any Authorized GE VCR Servicenter To identify your nearest Authorized GE VCR Servicenter ask your dealer look in the Yellow Pages or call 1 800 447 1400 e Show the service technician your evidence of purchase date e Pick up your VCR when repairs are completed What your warranty does not cover e 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 e Installation and related adjustments e Signal reception problems not caused by your VCR e Damage from misuse or neglect
14. Timer Recordings Set Clock Channels Preferences Audio Language Exit RUNS PREFERENCES Remote Control VCR1 Auto Play Auto TV VCR Front Panel ON AUTO Exit Setting Up the VCR Startup 10 Use TV VCR button Skip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups When using one of the basic hookups the TV VCR button lets you switch between the picture coming from the VCR or the picture from the TV channel This button lets you record a program on the VCR while watching another channel on the TV Details are on page 18 A B Press VCR1 to set the remote to control the VCR Press TV VCR to see the picture from the VCR The VCR indicator lights in the display panel Press CHANNEL up or down to change channels on the VCR The channel number changes in the display panel Press TV VCR to see the TV channels The VCR indicator does not light in the display panel Change channels using the TV s remote E Return the TV to the VCR viewing channel CH3 or CH4 Press VCR1 then TV VCR to switch back to the picture from the VCR 11 Select the display panel brightness You can change the brightness level of the fluorescent VCR display panel 10 A Press MENU on remote to see VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen Press 4 to display PREFERENCES Press 4 to select Front Panel AUTO DIM or BRIGHT e Select AUTO to keep the display panel bright when the VCR
15. VG4252 VCR User s Guide We bring good things to life Introduction Important Information WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE RISKOF ELECTR sHock REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL DO NOT OPEN WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard do not expose this product to rain or moisture Cautions This symbol indicates dangerous This symbol indicates important voltage inside the product that instructions accompanying the presents a risk of electric shock or product personal injury Caution To prevent electric shock match wide blade of plug to wide slot fully insert Attention Pour viter les chocs lectriques introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqt au fond Do not defeat the safety feature of the plug The wide blade fits into the wall socket only one way If you need an extension cord make sure it matches the plug of the product Refer to the identification rating label normally located on the back of the product for the proper operating voltage for this product 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 Product Registration This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820 40 of the Nat
16. ch a TV Channel While VCR is Recording a Different Channel ___ 18 Setting U p the VCR Recording While You re Away Startup Timer Recording 19 Check Accessories With VCR 7 Select Cable Box Viewing Channel __ 20 Insert Batteries in Remote 7 Checking or Clearing Timer Turn on TV 7 Recordings 21 Turn on VCR 7 Timer Recording From the Select the Language Seleccione el VCR s Line Input 21 Idioma S lectionner la Langue__ 8 One Touch Recording 22 Place Channels in VCR s Memory ____ 8 Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP___ 23 Add or Remove Channels from Recording Audio Only 24 VCR s Memory 9 Recording Features Set the Time and Date 9 Recording Pause 24 Set the Auto TV VCR Feature 9 Using Two VCRs for Copying Use TV VCR Button 10 and Editing Tapes 25 Select the Display Panel Brightness __ 10 Copying and Editing Using Compatible Remote 25 Using the Remote Control Buttons 11 References Location of Controls Playi nga Ta pe Front Panel 26 Playback 12 Back Panel 27 Using the Playback Features Display Panel 28 Auto Play 12 Specifications 29 Pause for Stop Action _ 13 Cleaning the VCR 29 Frame Advance 13 Trouble Checks 30 31 Slow Motion 13 Limited Warranty 32 Picture Search 14 Index 33 Automatic Tracking 14 Choosing a Hookup The hookups on pages 3 through 5 are divided into two hookup types Basic A and Advanced B The basic hookup shows the backs of TVs that have only an antenna cable connection It is the easier of the tw
17. ched for the antenna connection 69 channels are searched To change the Signal Type A Follow steps A B above B Press 3 to switch the Signal Type between CABLE and ANTENNA AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH Now scanning channel 14 Press any key to cancel Setting Up the VCR Startup 7 Add or remove channels from the VCR s memory You may want to add or remove channels if some of the channels are not active have weak signals or you do not want to watch them A mo Oo W Press MENU on the remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen Press 3 to display the CHANNELS menu Press 2 to display the ADD REMOVE CHANNEL display Follow the directions on the screen Add or remove more channels using the CHANNEL up and down buttons 8 Set the time and date When you first turn on the VCR appears in the clock area of the VCR s display panel A Press MENU on remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen B Press 2 to display SET TIME AND DATE C Enter the time and date with the number buttons on the remote e Press 0 before single digit numbers Example press 0 then 5 then 0 then 7 for a time of 5 07 Press 1 for AM or 2 for PM e Press CLEAR on the remote to change incorrect entries D Press MENU on remote to remove SET TIME AND DATE from the TV screen and start the clock The time will appear in the VCR s display panel and the time and date will appear on the TV
18. connected to the VCR s line input Press INPUT to enter VIDEO instead of the channel number on the TV screen during timer programming 1 Timer Recordings VCR MAIN MENU 1 2 TIMER RECORDINGS Create a New Program Review Existing Progs Program 1 One Time Channel 08 CABLE Start Time 02 10 PM End Time 03 35 PM Start Date 08 04 96 Sun Tape Speed SLP Press CLEAR to erase Press MENU for next prog Program 1 One Time Channel VIDEO Start Time 02 10 PM End Time 03 35 PM Start Date 08 04 96 Sun Tape Speed SLP Press CLEAR to erase Press MENU for next prog 21 One Touch Recording One touch recording lets you record up to four hours without using the timer program feature The VCR will turn off automatically at the end of the recording REW PLAY TA AN oO w W RECORD STOP PAUSE POWER EJECT lI CHANNEL CHANNEL TV VCR eur y 4 LTT vor aIL ste Display showing 40 minutes RECORD remaining for recording Turn on the VCR Insert a tape with safety tab in place Select the channel you want to record m 0 IN Select the desired recording speed using SPEED on the remote a Press RECORD to activate recording 6 Press RECORD repeatedly until the amount of recording time for the program is displayed in the VCR s display panel or on the TV screen Press Recording RECORD Time Rec C
19. e Select OFF if you do not want a tape with its safety tab removed 4 Front Panel AUTO to start playing automatically O Exit 12 Using the Playback Features Pause for Stop Action This feature stops the tape in action and allows you to examine the details of the scene Stop action works well for tapes recorded in SP or SLP speed 1 Press PAUSE during playback to stop the action STILL appears in the display panel 2 Press TRACKING up or down to reduce any jittering of the picture 3 Press PAUSE or PLAY to return to playback The VCR will automatically switch from stop action playback to stop after a few minutes Frame Advance Frame advance lets you view one stop action frame after another Frame advance works well for tapes recorded in SP or SLP speed 1 Press PAUSE 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 Slow Motion You can view the picture in slow motion during play or play pause SLOW up and down allow you to change the speed Sound is turned off during slow motion playback Slow motion works well in SP or SLP speed 1 Press SLOW to start slow motion and increase the speed or SLOW to decrease the speed 2 Use TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the picture 3 Press PLAY to return to playback The VCR will automatically switch from slow motion playback to stop after a few minutes
20. e and re insert it 14 Playing a Tape Using the Playback Features DISPLAY Button The DISPLAY button shows the status of the VCR channel number time counter date time and tape speed on the TV screen The time and date must be set before they can be displayed 1 Press DISPLAY to display the status of the VCR If you do not press DISPLAY again these displays will time out The time appears in the display panel 2 Press DISPLAY again to have only the time counter remain on the TV screen The time counter appears instead of the time in the VCR display panel 3 Press DISPLAY again to remove the time counter from the TV screen No displays appear on the TV screen This is convenient for copying tapes The time counter remains in the VCR s display panel 4 Press DISPLAY again to return to the normal status displays Turning off the VCR automatically returns the displays to normal Time Counter The time counter shows the elapsed time it takes to record a program or play back a segment of a prerecorded 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 a 30 minute program was recorded at the beginning of the tape you would 1 Insert the prerecorded tape and make sure it is rewound to the beginning Press STOP 2 Press DISPLAY twice to display only the time counter on the TV screen 3 Press CLEAR t
21. e sua beatles tides hasbeen 25 Time and Date Setting 9 Time Counter 0005 15 28 Time Display 0 000 28 Timer Recording Checking and Clearing 21 Setting a Recording 19 Stopping a Recording 19 TIMER and TIMER Indicators 28 TIMER RECORDINGS Menu 19 TIMER RECORDINGS Menu 19 TRACKING Buttons 11 14 26 Trouble Checks 0005 30 31 Turn On VCR essiant hi saae da tae a 7 TVeVCR Button 9 10 11 26 VCR Controls oosina ion ea ad 26 28 VCR Indicator 9 10 12 28 VCR MAIN MENU 8 9 10 17 19 25 VCR Cleaning 00000 29 VCR Turm On 20365 occ eee yab beans 7 VCRs Memory Placing Channels 8 VCRs Connecting for Tape Copying 6 Warranty Limited 32 Watch One Channel While Recording Another iis Ringed torn Stern eons 18 33 For your nearest Authorized 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 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 10330 N Meridian Street Indianapolis IN 46290 1996 Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc Trademark s Registered Marca s Registrada s
22. ed as it does not have to be on to copy a tape Copying and Editing Using Compatible Remote If you have a compatible GE RCA or ProScan remote with VCR1 and VCR2 buttons you can program this VCR to respond to VCR1 VCR2 This will allow you to control both VCRs with one remote for easier copying and editing Set the Remote Control feature of this VCR to the VCR1 or VCR2 position The remote then controls the VCR with either the VCR1 or VCR2 button whichever position you select in the menu 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU 2 Press 4 to display PREFERENCES 3 Press 1 to activate the Remote Control feature 4 Press VCR1 or VCR2 on your compatible remote to RUNS VCR MAIN MENU Timer Recordings Set Clock Channels Preferences PREFERENCES 1 Remote Control VCR1 change the setting and program this VCR to respond to the VCR1 or VCR2 button whichever you select AUNA Important Reminder Remember you must press VCR1 or VCR2 on the remote 0 whichever you selected in the menu PREFERENCES PRESS VCR2 TO CHANGE N Auto Play Auto TV VCR ON Front Panel AUTO Exit before the remote will operate this VCR 25 References Location of Controls Front Panel 26 POWER EJECT Tape Compartment REW PLAY FWD LD a AN a j u e E WW aw wr 4 at RECORD STOP PAUSE CHANNEL CHANN
23. ed in this VCR SP Standard Play gives the best quality recording That is why most prerecorded rental tapes are recorded in SP Fewer programs can be recorded on the tape Special effects such as pause frame advance slow motion and picture search work well in this speed SLP Super Long Play gives three times the recording time of tapes recorded in SP Special effects such as pause frame advance slow motion and picture search work well in this speed Recording Time Cassette SP SLP T 120 2Hrs 6Hrs T 160 2Hrs 40Min 8Hrs Normal Recording 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 tape with safety tab in place The cassette in indicator og lights in the VCR s display panel 2 If using one of the basic hookups make sure the VCR indicator appears in the VCR s display panel If not press TV VCR to turn it on 3 Select recording speed using SPEED on the remote The tape speed indicator appears in the VCR s display panel and on the TV screen 4 Select the channel to be recorded The channel number appears in the VCR s display panel and on the TV screen 5 Press RECORD to begin recording REC and pec appear in the VCR s display panel while the VCR is recording Watch a TV Channel While VCR is Recording a Different Channel For some cable box hookups this recording feature
24. er materials may infringe the rights of others 4 5 6 T 8 9 Turn on the TV and VCRs Tune TV to the VCR viewing channel either 3 4 or TV s video input If you have connected your VCR using Option A page 6 tune recording VCR to channel 3 or 4 the one selected on the back of the playback VCR If you have connected your VCR using Option B page 6 press INPUT on recording VCR to select the line input LINE appears in VCR s display panel Insert the tape you want to copy into playback VCR Insert a blank tape with safety tab in place into recording VCR Press PLAY then PAUSE on playback VCR when you reach the 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 To prevent on screen displays on the playback VCR from appearing on the recording press DISPLAY button three times See page 15 Press RECORD then PAUSE on recording VCR Press PAUSE buttons 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 the playback VCR by using FWD REW and PLAY Press PAUSE on the playback VCR Press PAUSE at the same time on both VCRs to resume copying Press STOP on both VCRs when you are finished You may turn off the TV after the recording has start
25. h 04 Record Length 0 00 0 30 30 Min 1 00 1 Hr 1 30 1 Hr 30 Min 2 00 2 Hrs Press REC to set length 3 00 3 Hrs Display on TV Screen 4 00 4 Hrs 0 00 Recording Turns Off Each press increases the time 30 minutes up to 4 hours The amount of time the VCR will record and the REC and TMER indicators appear in the VCR s display panel Stopping a Recording in Progress You can stop a recording by e Pressing and holding the STOP button on the remote or STOP EJECT on the VCR for approximately three seconds e Pressing the RECORD button until 0 00 is displayed for the recording 22 Recording a Program Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio Program Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or a second audio language SAP The Reception STEREO MONO SAP feature lets you select the type of audio you want to record To Record Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel either 3 4 or TV s video input I 2 7 Insert a tape with safety tab in place If using one of the basic hookups make sure the VCR indicator appears in the VCR s display panel If not press TVeVCR to turn it on Use SPEED on the remote to select a recording speed The tape speed indicator appears in the VCR s display panel and on the TV screen Select the channel or line input to be recorded Channel number or LINE appea
26. h on back of VCR e Check TV s fine tuning e Check video cable connections between VCR and TV monitor e Set TV monitor to video input channel e Try another tape e Some snow streaks are normal during search frame advance slow motion and stop action playback e Press one of the TRACKING buttons to move streaks up or down and out of the picture e Check tape it may be worn out or of poor quality e The time counter does not advance during unrecorded portions of tape When an unrecorded segment of tape is encountered the time counter will hold its count until recorded material is detected again e A minus will appear in front of the time if you rewind the tape farther back than a counter reading of 0 00 00 e No cassette in VCR e Eject and re insert cassette e Broken tape try another cassette e VCR is in pause mode Press PAUSE e Safety tab removed from cassette e Make sure LINE does not appear in VCR s display panel for normal recording from the VCR s tuner Press INPUT to turn off the line input e Tape already rewound e 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 Trouble Checks Trouble Timer recording not made or wrong program recorded Will not auto search active channels correctly Cannot add or remove channels Tape plays back in slow motion Cannot select cha
27. he tape when you start searching from the beginning of the tape To Index Search 1 2 Go To Search Insert the prerecorded tape and press STOP Press SEARCH on the remote to display the INDEX SEARCH menu on the TV screen Press REW or FF on the remote to scan or enter the number of index marks you want the VCR to search Press CLEAR on the remote to correct an entry Once the index mark or marks are found the tape begins playback Follow the directions on the screen The VCR searches for the time counter reading you enter and automatically begins playing back the tape 16 Insert the prerecorded tape and press STOP Press SEARCH on the remote twice to display the GO TO SEARCH menu on the TV screen Enter the hour s and minute s of the time counter reading you want the VCR to search Press CLEAR on the remote to correct an entry Press REW or FF on the remote to search Press STOP to stop Go To Searching INDEX SEARCH Press REW or FF to begin scanning OR Enter a specific Index number HIN Press SEARCH to exit INDEX SEARCH Searching for index marks Press STOP to cancel GO TO SEARCH Current tape counter is 2 17 25 Press REW or FF to go to 00 Press SEARCH to exit Playing a Tape Using the Playback Features Tape Playback HI FI LINEAR MIX Feature The VCR records the same audio on both the Hi Fi and linear tracks on the tape The Hi Fi
28. io from the audio equipment connected to the AUDIO IN jacks Use SPEED on the remote to select the recording speed The tape speed indicator appears in the VCR s display panel and on the TV screen Make sure the Reception STEREO MONO SAP feature is set to STEREO A Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen B Press 5 to display the AUDIO menu C Press 1 to select Reception STEREO Start audio source playing and press RECORD to begin recording REC and REC appear in the VCR s display panel Press STOP when you are finished To Play Back Audio Only Connect the AUDIO OUT of the VCR to the appropriate input on your amplifier or receiver Do not use the phono input Refer to your amplifier or receiver user s guide for information Recording Features Recording Pause To prevent recording short passages of unwanted material use PAUSE during recording to stop and start recording The VCR automatically switches from pause to stop after a few minutes 24 aur WN VCR MAIN MENU Timer Recordings Set Clock Channels Preferences Audio Language Exit AUDIO 1 Reception STEREO 2 Tape Playback HI FI 0 Exit Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes Operating Instructions Refer to hookup on page 6 Use one VCR as the playback VCR and the other as the recording VCR 1 2 Caution The unauthorized 3 recording of television programs and oth
29. ional 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 Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately Returning this card allows us to contact you if needed Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you need them The numbers are located on the back of the product Model No ___ VG4252 Serial No Purchase Date Dealer Address Phone Introduction Table of Contents Important Information Manual Tracking 14 Warnings i DISPLAY Button 15 Cautions i Time Counter 15 Note to Cable TV Installer i Commercial Scan 16 Product Registration i Index Search 16 Go To Search 16 Hooking Up the VCR Tape Playback HI Fl LINEAR MIX Choosing a Hookup 2 Feature 17 Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box 3 Recording a Program Cable System With Cable Box to Recordings 18 Unscramble All Channels 4 Recording Speeds 18 Cable System With Cable Box to Normal Recording Unscramble Pay Channels Only____ 5 To Make a Recording _ 18 Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes_ 6 Wat
30. kups IN FROM ANT Antenna Connector Receives the signal from an antenna or cable system that is attached to this connector OUT TO TV Connector Passes signal to TV using the cable supplied OUT TO TV VIDEO and AUDIO R Right and L Left IN Jacks Receives signals from another component like a VCR or camcorder when it is connected to these jacks Use INPUT to select VIDEO and AUDIO R Right and L Left OUT Jacks Sends signals from VCR to another component like a TV monitor or VCR when it is connected to these jacks 27 References Location of Controls Display Panel 28 Channel Number Current Time Time Counter LINE or Status Indicator ro hove STEREO Hi Fi SAP Cassette in Indicator C0 Lights when a tape is in the VCR Channel Number or LINE The channel number or line input is displayed Press INPUT to display LINE to record from the VIDEO and AUDIO IN jacks Hi Fi Indicator Lights when the Playback HI FI LINEAR MIX feature is set to HI FI or MIX SAP Indicator Lights when the station you are tuned to is broadcasting SAP Status Indicators Show what the VCR is doing EJECT Ejecting tape F FWD Fast forward PLAY Playback PAUSE and REC Record pause REC and REC Record REW Rewind SLOW Slow motion SRCH Forward search SRCH Reverse search STILL Play pause and Frame advance STOP VCR stopped X REC One touch recording Indicat
31. lect a cable channel over 99 by pressing and holding 1 until 1 appears on the screen Then press the other two numbers POWER Turns the VCR on and off PAUSE Pauses action for viewing during playback Pauses recording to prevent recording of unwanted scenes PLAY Plays a tape PREV CH Previous Channel Switches between two channels Select one channel and then select another Press PREV CH to switch between the two channels RECORD Starts VCR recording Used for one touch recording See page 22 REW Rewind Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped Searches the picture in reverse motion during playback SEARCH Displays INDEX TIME and GO TO SEARCH menus on TV Advances tape 60 or 120 seconds during playback SLOW or Used for slow motion playback SPEED Tape Speed Selects a recording speed SP or SLP STOP Stops the normal functions such as record playback rewind fast forward and pause of the VCR TRACKING Up or Down Lets you manually reduce the streaks that may appear on the picture during play or pause Reduces picture jitter during stop action playback TVeVCR Switches the picture signal so that it either comes from the VCR or the TV channel See page 10 11 Playing a Tape Playback To play a tape Turn on the TV and tune it to channel 3 4 or TV s video input to see the picture from the VCR Insert a tape in the VCR VCR a
32. may not apply Contact your local cable company for assistance 1 Follow steps 1 through 5 above 2 If using one of the basic hookups press TV VCR to switch to the TV channel The VCR indicator will turn off in the display panel 3 Select the channel you want to watch with the TV s channel buttons Press STOP when recording is finished 18 Recording While You re Away Timer Recording The timer program features let you program the VCR to record up to eight different programs within a one year period Before setting the timer make sure that e The clock is set correctly e A tape with safety tab has been inserted with enough tape to record the program s e If you receive all channels through a cable box select a cable box viewing channel on page 20 Setting a Timer Recording I 10 Press MENU on the remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU Press 1 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu Press 1 to display the Create a New Program menu Press 1 2 3 or 4 to select type of program 1 One time single program recorded once 2 Daily program recorded at same time every day 3 Weekdays program recorded at same time Monday through Friday 4 Weekly program recorded at same time once a week Press number buttons on the remote to enter the channel number or INPUT to select the line input start time including AM or PM end time and start date of the recording Just follow the on scree
33. n prompts Press CLEAR to correct an entry If you receive all channels from a cable box and have completed Cable Box Setup on the next page the output channel of your cable box will automatically appear on the menu Select recording speed using SPEED or number button on the remote Press MENU to enter your program A reminder appears which will time out PROGRAMS OVERLAP may appear on the screen if you entered two programs where the times overlap The TIMER RECORDINGS menu appears Press 1 to enter an additional timer program or press 0 to exit Turn off the VCR before recording begins TIMER appears briefly and appears in the VCR s display panel when the timer has been programmed If using a cable box leave it turned on and tuned to the channel you want to record Stopping a Recording in Progress You can stop a recording by pressing and holding the STOP button on the remote or STOP EJECT on the VCR for approximately three seconds 1 Timer Recordings VCR MAIN MENU TIMER RECORDINGS 1 Create a New Program How often should this Program record One time Daily every day Weekdays M F Weekly once per week RINES Program 1 One Time Channel e Program 1 One Time Channel 08 Start Time Program 1 One Time Channel 08 SA 7 Start Time 02 10 AM 1 AM End Time 2 PM Program 1 One Time Channel 08 C
34. nal from the playback VCR Connect as shown Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV a Continue to page 7 Option B Hookup Use this hookup for slightly improved picture quality Hi Fi stereo playback and more convenient operation use of TV VCR button is not required 1 Select a hookup from pages 2 through 5 and then modify with this connection Connect as shown This connection requires additional accessories not provided A Y adapter may be required to hear sound from both channels if your other VCR is not stereo Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV ma Continue to page 7 Select the LINE audio video input on the recording VCR to receive the signal from the playback VCR Caution The unauthorized recording of television programs and other materials may infringe the rights of others From Antenna Cable or Cable Box TV ocr Recording RF Coaxial Cable VCR supplied Audio Video Cables From Antenna Cable or Cable Box Playback VCR IN FROM ANT oD OUT TO INFROM ANT D OUT TO Bs i I RF Coaxial Cable Use the hookup to the TV as previously selected on pages 3 4 or 5 Playback VCR RF Coaxial Cable Recording supplied e l le 0 VA V0 VA RF
35. nnels over 69 Cassette with safety tab removed does not start to play automatically No status displays appear on the TV screen when you change channels etc Stereo or SAP sound not recorded No stereo sound during playback Stereo audio too noisy Here s what to try e Cable box was not turned on at time recording was to begin e Program entered incorrectly wrong channel or times e Power interruption Clock area in display panel shows Reset clock See page 9 e Check to see if time and date are correct including AM PM e Program exceeded tape s length or tape was not rewound beforehand e VCR was not turned off at the time recording was to start e No tape in VCR or cassette s safety tab broken off e Check antenna connections e Check Signal Type CABLE ANTENNA feature See page 8 e Channels must be placed in memory using Auto Channel Search feature before channels can be added or removed from channel memory See page 8 e Press PLAY to return to normal playback e Cable channels over 69 can only be selected if Signal Type CABLE ANTENNA feature is set to CABLE Details are on page 8 e Set Auto Play ON OFF feature to ON Details are on page 12 e Display off mode is selected Press DISPLAY See page 15 e Reception STEREO SAP MONO feature must be set to STEREO to record broadcast stereo See page 23 e Reception STEREO SAP MONO feature must be set to SAP to record SAP See page 23 e STE
36. ntilation holes on the top back sides and bottom of the cabinet Plastic surfaces are easily scratched and can be marred by alcohol and various solvents Avoid excessive use of oil based furniture polishes since the materials used in the cabinet will accumulate more dust We recommend using a non abrasive anti static cleaner and polisher 29 References Trouble Checks Sometimes problems can be easily solved by checking a few basic things Check below before you call for help or take your VCR to an Authorized GE VCR Servicenter Trouble No power Remote locks up VCR does not respond to remote Poor or no picture for normal TV viewing Snowy or no picture during playback Streaks in picture during normal playback Time counter not working Will not record or play Will not record Rewind does not operate VCR makes noise when stopped 30 Here s what to try e Plug VCR into an operating outlet e Check connections e Remove batteries and hold down one or more buttons for several seconds to drain the microprocessor inside the remote to reset it Re install the batteries and try remote again e Aim remote at VCR with no objects between them e Change batteries e Press TV VCR to turn VCR indicator off e Switch TV to an active channel e Check antenna connections e Press TV VCR to turn VCR indicator on e Check TV channel selected 3 or 4 to make sure it matches the channel selected with CH3 CH4 switc
37. o and additional accessories may not be needed The advanced hookup shows the VCR hooked up to a TV with audio and video jacks with the hookup on page 6 using a signal splitter The advanced hookup may improve the picture quality as well as convenience of operation Answer the questions to choose the hookup for your VCR 1 How does your TV receive 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 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 C Cable box to unscramble only pay channels such as HBO Showtime Cinemax etc Turn to page 5 You may need to contact your local cable company for assistance Optional Hookups How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapes A Select a hookup by answering questions 1 and 2 above B Then modify the connections as shown on page 6 Hooking Up the VCR Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box A Basic hookup Use this hookup for a basic connection which requires fewer accessories From Antenna or Cable 1 Set the CH 3 lt gt 4 switch on back of VCR to either channel 3 or 4 Tune the TV to this channel and use the 300 75 Ohm Adapter Back of VCR TV VCR but
38. o reset the time counter to 0 00 00 4 Press F FWD to fast forward the tape until the time counter reads 0 30 00 5 Press STOP This is the approximate end of the program and you can begin recording at this spot 6 Press DISPLAY twice to remove the time counter from the screen and return to the normal displays Stop Ch 05 0 30 00 Press DISPLAY gt Status Displays Will Time Out 08 04 96 Sun 01 30AM SLP 0 30 00 Time Counter Only Press Will Not Time Out DISPLAY Again p gt No displays Press DISPLAY Again p gt 0 30 00 Hours A Minutes Seconds 15 Playing a Tape Using the Playback Features Commercial Scan SEARCH Button This is useful for scanning commercials or short program segments 1 Index Search Press SEARCH once during playback to advance the tape approximately 60 seconds Press SEARCH twice during playback to advance the tape approximately 120 seconds The VCR has a VHS Index Search System that automatically records an index mark on the tape every time you begin recording a program Your VCR has two index playback features To locate the program you want to play select a specific index number or search by scanning Some index marks may be missed by the VCR A mark too close to the current location on the tape The mark at the beginning of a recorded segment of five minutes or less The first index mark on t
39. ontinue to page 7 B Advanced hookup Use this hookup for slightly improved picture quality Hi Fi stereo playback and more convenient operation use of TVeVCR button is not required 1 Connect as shown This connection requires additional accessories not provided A Y adapter may be required to hear sound from both channels if your TV is not stereo 2 Plug in power cords of VCR and TV 3 oe Eve Tune the TV to its LINE audio video input to watch the VCR All pay channels are viewed through the VCR Set the AUTO TV VCR feature to OFF See page 9 From Cable Back of VCR RF Coaxial Cable supplied A Cable Box RF Coaxial Cable N Nor CH Bar 4 mm 75 to 75 300 Ohm Separator VHF R Si OR cable UHF Antenna Back of TV Cable Box From Cable OD Dour RF Coaxial Cable Back of VCR OUT IN M OUT TO RF Coaxial Cable supplied 4 Ct j 8 a CABLE ANTENNA Back of TV Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels Only such as HBO Showtime Pay Per View etc A Basic hookup Al Use this hookup for a basic connection which requires fewer accessories From Cable 1 Set the CH 34 gt 4 switch on back of VCR to either channel 3 or 4 A Cable Box eer Tune the TV to this channel and use the Cable TVeVCR button to watch the VCR Gn Dor Back of VCR IN FROM ANT OUT TO TV
40. or Cassette In Indicator STEREO Indicator Lights when the station you are tuned to is broadcasting stereo Tape Speed Indicators SP or SLP Press SPEED on the remote to change Time or Time Counter Press DISPLAY to switch between the current time and elapsed time counter Indicator Lights when VCR is set for timer recording and VCR is turned off Flashes if tape is not inserted VCR Indicator Applies Only to Basic Hookups Press TVeVCR to turn on or off VCR indicator on Picture from VCR VCR indicator off Picture from TV channel References Specifications Format Record Playback System Video Signal System VHS Video 4 Head Audio 2 Hi Fi record playback system EIA standard NTSC color Antenna 75 ohm external VHF UHF combined antenna terminal Tuner USA 181 channels capability 125 cable channels Canada 178 channels capability 122 cable channels Type AutoProgramming frequency synthesis Power Requirement 120V AC 60 Hz Power Consumption 19 watts Dimensions 3 6 inches high 91 5 mm 15 4 inches wide 390 mm 12 5 inches deep 318 5 mm Weight 8 8 pounds 4 0 kg Storage Temperature Range 22 F to 149 F 30 C to 65 C Operating Temperature Range 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 ve
41. rding 23 Cable Box Viewing Channel 20 Cable System With Cable Box Connections 0 0000s 2 3 5 Cable System Without Cable Box Connections 0 0 eee ee 2 3 Card Registration 4 i Cassette Insert 00 00 005 12 CH34 gt 4 Switch 3 6 8 10 27 CHANNEL Up or Down Button oes eke ea See cs 8 9 11 26 CHANNELS Menu 8 9 Checking Timer Programs 21 Checks Trouble 30 31 Choosing a Hookup 2 Cleaning the VCR 00 29 CLEAR Button 9 11 15 19 21 Clearing Timer Programs 21 Commercial Scan 00005 16 Connections Antena as tcc te due hace E EER a 2 3 Cable System with Cable Box for All Channels 2004 2 4 Cable System with Cable Box for Pay Channels Only 2 5 Cable System with No Cable Box 2 3 VCR for Tape Copying 2 6 Contents 220 eee Las ene eae 1 Copying Tape Connections 6 Copying Tapes 00 25 Date and Time Setting 9 Design Specifications 29 DIM state nese Stet eatate E 10 DISPLAY Button 11 15 Display Panel 10 28 Displays Status 15 28 Editing Tapes 2005 25 ENDS e terraire pininta m Baten 8 EJ ECT Button nisip iei ni pensa ga 12 26 F ADV Frame Advance Button 11 13 FF or FWD Fast
42. rs in the VCR s display panel Set the Reception STEREO MONO SAP feature for the type of audio you want to record A Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen B Press 5 to display the AUDIO menu C Press 1 to select the type of audio Reception STEREO MONO or SAP e Set to STEREO for normal recording and to record broadcast stereo TV The STEREO indicator lights in the VCR s display panel when the station you are tuned to is broadcasting stereo e Set to MONO if the stereo signal is weak and the sound is too noisy Set to SAP to record SAP second audio program instead of the normal audio on both the hi fi and linear tracks The SAP indicator lights in the VCR s display panel when the station you are tuned to is broadcasting SAP D Repeatedly press 0 to remove the menus from the TV screen Press RECORD to start recording REC and REC appear in the VCR s display panel Press STOP when you are finished QURWN VCR MAIN MENU Timer Recordings Set Clock Channels Preferences Audio Language Exit AUDIO 1 Reception 2 Tape Playback 0 Exit STEREO HI FI 23 Recording Audio Only You can record audio only from another audio source connected to the AUDIO IN L and R jacks on the back of the VCR To Record Audio Only E Press the INPUT button until the line indicator VIDEO appears on the TV screen The VCR will record aud
43. s et Clock hannels RUNS CHANNELS Auto Channel Search Add Remove Channels Signal Type ANTENNA Cable Box Setup CABLE BOX SETUP Do you use your cable box to receive ALL channels or only SOME channels 1 ALL channels 2 Only SOME channels 3 Cancel setup CABLE BOX SETUP On what channel does the VCR receive signals from the cable box Cusually 3 4 or Video Press 01 13 or INPUT Press MENU to cancel CABLE BOX SETUP The feature works only if the cable box is used to receive ALL channels Consult your User s Manual for assistance Press MENU to continue CABLE BOX SETUP The Cable Box Setup was canceled The VCR will NOT control the cable box channel during timer recordings Press MENU to continue Recording While You re Away Timer Recording Checking or Clearing Timer Recordings 1 O E EDO Press MENU on remote to display VCR MAIN MENU on TV screen Press 1 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu Press 2 for Review Existing Progs feature Press MENU to display the next program Press CLEAR when the program you want to erase appears on the screen Timer Recording From the VCR s Line Input The line input refers to the signal coming from the AUDIO and VIDEO IN jacks of the VCR Recording from the line input is convenient if you have a satellite receiver or similar component attached to these jacks To timer record from the component
44. screen when you press DISPLAY 9 Set the AUTO TV VCR feature Skip this step if you used one of the basic hookups If you connected your VCR using the TV s video input you can prevent the VCR indicator from turning on automatically and interrupting your TV signal A Press MENU on remote to see VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen Press 4 to display PREFERENCES Press 3 to select Auto TV VCR ON or OFF e Select ON if you used one of the basic hookups and watch your VCR on channel 3 or 4 of your TV Press the TV VCR button to turn the VCR indicator on or off to switch between the picture coming from the VCR or television channels e Select OFF if you used one of the advanced hookups and watch your VCR on the video input channel of your TV The VCR indicator will not turn on automatically nor interrupt the TV signal Pressing TVeVCR on the remote will still turn the VCR indicator on or off 3 VCR MAIN MENU 1 Timer Recordings 2 Set Clock Channels 1 2 CHANNELS Auto Channel Search Add Remove Channels ADD REMOVE CHANNELS Channels 03 is presently ADDED Press CLEAR to remove Press MENU to exit VCR MAIN MENU 1 Timer Recordings 2 Set Clock SET TIME AND DATE AL Time gt lt Chh mm Date SET TIME AND DATE Time 02 30 PM Chh mm Date 08 04 96 Sunday Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to set AURWN VCR MAIN MENU
45. sound is recorded on separate left and right stereo channels Monaural sound is recorded on the linear track To enjoy Hi Fi sound connect your VCR to a stereo television or amplifier receiver using the audio video jacks The Tape Playback HI FI LINEAR MIX feature lets you select which audio you play back To Select Playback Sound 1 Press MENU to see the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen 2 Press 5 to see the AUDIO menu on the TV screen 3 Press 2 to switch between HI FI LINEAR or MIX sound e Select HI FI to play back sound recorded on the Hi Fi track and for normal use The Hi Fi indicator is lit in the VCR s display panel during Hi Fi playback e Select LINEAR to play back the sound recorded on the linear monaural track such as a second audio program SAP The Hi Fi indicator turns off in the VCR s display panel during linear playback e Select MIX to play back the sound recorded on both the linear track and the Hi Fi track sound on sound AQUPWN VCR MAIN MENU Timer Recordings Set Clock Channels Preferences Audio Language Exit AUDIO 1 Reception STEREO 2 Tape Playback HI FI 0 Exit 17 Recordings Your VCR provides different recording options These options are explained in this section of the manual Recording Speeds Press SPEED on the remote to select a recording speed SP or SLP The speed you select appears on the TV screen Tapes recorded in LP can be play
46. ton to watch the VCR 2 Connect as shown a x This connection may require additional aT D accessories not provided 3 Plug in power cords of VCR and TV RF S 4 75 to 75 300 Ohm Separator VHF D S Cable UHF Antenna Back of TV B Advanced hookup B Use this hookup for slightly improved eset ule a picture quality Hi Fi stereo playback and pes VO more convenient operation use of we Eoo TVeVCR button is not required OR 1 Connect as shown eal This connection requires additional Back of VCR accessories not provided A Y adapter oa OUT IN pes may be required to hear sound from both channels if your TV is not stereo 2 Plug in power cords of VCR and TV 3 ost oe eave Tune the TV to its LINE audio video input to watch the VCR All pay channels are viewed through the VCR Set the AUTO TV VCR feature to OFF See page 9 RF Coaxial Cable supplied Tin z CABLE DD ANTENNA Back of TV Hooking Up the VCR Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels A Basic hookup Use this hookup for a basic connection which requires fewer accessories 1 Set the CH 3 lt gt 4 switch on back of VCR to either channel 3 or 4 Tune the TV to this channel and use the TVeVCR button to watch the VCR 2 Connect as shown This connection may require additional accessories not provided 3 Plug in power cords of VCR TV and cable box 4 C
47. utomatically turns on The cassette in 22 indicator lights and the VCR indicator lights if the Auto TV VCR feature is set to ON The tape automatically begins playback if the safety tab on the cassette has been removed and the Auto Play feature is turned on fey fi w w RECORD STOP PAUSE afety Tab Press PLAY if necessary PLAY appears in the VCR s display panel Press TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the picture if necessary Details are on page 14 Press STOP Press REW End of Tape The VCR automatically rewinds the tape if it reaches the end of the tape during playback Power Off If you press POWER while a tape is rewinding the VCR turns off automatically when it is completely rewound Press EJ ECT on the VCR to eject the tape once it is completely rewound Using the Playback Features Auto Play Feature inserted with the safety tab removed 1 VCR MAIN MENU This feature lets you tell the VCR whether you want it to automatically start playing a tape that is 1 Timer Recordings 2 Set Clock 3 Channels 4 Preferences Press MENU on the remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV 5 Audio 6 Language screen Press 4 to display the PREFERENCES menu 0 Exit Press 2 to select Auto Play ON or OFF PREFERENCES e Select ON to have a tape with its safety tab removed start 1 Remote Control VCR1 playing automatically 2 Auto Play ON 3 Auto TV VCR ON

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