VG4251
VCR User’s Guide
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Introduction
Table of Contents
Slow Motion______________________ 14
Automatic Tracking _______________ 14
Manual Tracking__________________ 14
DISPLAY Button __________________ 15
Time Counter_____________________ 15
Commercial Scan _________________ 16
Index Search _____________________ 16
Zero Search ______________________ 16
Important Information
Warnings______________________________ i
Cautions ______________________________ i
Note to Cable TV Installer _______________ i
Product Registration ____________________ i
Hooking Up the VCR
Choosing a Hookup ____________________ 2
Antenna or Cable System Without a
Cable Box _________________________ 3
Cable System With Cable Box to
Tape Playback: HI-FI/LINEAR/
MIX Feature ____________________ 17
Recording a Program
Unscramble All Channels ___________ 4
Cable System With Cable Box to
Types of Recordings ___________________ 18
Recording Speeds _____________________ 18
Recording Pause ______________________ 18
Basic Recording –
Unscramble Pay Channels Only______ 5
Connecting Two VCRs for Copying
Tapes_____________________________ 6
Operating Instructions _____________ 19
Watch a TV Channel While VCR
Setting Up the VCR
is Recording a Different Channel ____ 19
One Touch Recording _________________ 20
Recording While You're Away
Startup
Check Accessories With VCR ________ 7
Insert Batteries in Remote ___________ 7
Turn on the TV ____________________ 8
Turn on the VCR___________________ 8
Place Channels in VCR's Memory ____ 8
Add or Remove Channels from
Timer Recording __________________ 21
Checking or Clearing
Timer Recordings_______________ 22
Timer Recording From the
VCR’s Line Input _______________ 22
Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP___ 23
Recording Audio Only_________________ 24
VCR's Memory __________________ 9
Select a Language/ Choisissez une
Langue_________________________ 9
Set the Time and Date ______________ 9
Use TV•VCR Button _______________ 10
Set Auto TV/VCR Feature ___________ 10
Using Two VCRs for Copying
and Editing Tapes _________________ 25
References
Using the Remote Control
Location of Controls
VCR Function Buttons _________________ 11
Front Panel_______________________ 26
Back Panel _______________________ 27
Display Panel_____________________ 28
Specifications _________________________ 29
Cleaning the VCR _____________________ 29
Trouble Checks ____________________ 30-31
Limited Warranty _____________________ 32
Index ________________________________ 33
Playing a Tape
Operating Instructions _________________ 12
Using the Playback Features
Auto Play Feature _________________ 13
Pause for Stop-Action______________ 13
Picture Search ____________________ 13
Frame Advance ___________________ 14
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Hooking Up the VCR
Choosing a Hookup
The hookups on pages 3 through 5 are divided into two hookup types: Basic (A) and
Advanced (B).
The basic hookups show the backs of TVs that have only an antenna/ cable connection. It is
the easier of the two and additional accessories may not be needed.
The advanced hookups show the VCR hooked up to a monitor/ receiver
(TV with audio and video jacks). This connection may improve the picture quality as well
as convenience of operation.
Answer the questions 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 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 the questions above.
B. Then modify the connections as shown on page 6.
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Hooking Up the VCR
Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box
A. Basic hookup.
A
Use this hookup for a simple connection
which requires fewer accessories.
From Antenna
or Cable
300/75 Ohm
Adapter
Back of VCR
1. Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR
to either channel 3 or 4.
VIDEO
AUDIO
ANT. IN
RF OUT
You will tune the TV to this channel and use the
L
R
OR
TV•VCR button to watch the VCR.
IN
OUT
CH.
2. Connect as shown.
3
4
This connection may require additional
accessories not provided.
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
3. Plug in power cords of VCR and TV.
Continue to page 7.
4.
75 to 75/300 Ohm
Separator
VHF
UHF
OR
Cable/
Antenna
Back of TV
B. Advanced hookup.
B
Use this hookup for slightly improved
picture quality, hi-fi stereo sound, and more
convenient operation — use of TV•VCR
button not required.
1. Connect as shown.
From Antenna
or Cable
300/75 Ohm
Adapter
This connection requires additional accessories
not provided.
Back of VCR
If your TV is not stereo, you may need a
Y-adapter to hear sound from both left and
right channels.
VIDEO
AUDIO
ANT. IN
L
R
OR
IN
RF OUT
OUT
CH.
2. Plug in power cords of VCR and TV.
3
4
Continue to page 7.
3.
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
Audio/Video Cables
You will tune the TV to its video input to
watch the VCR.
VIDEO
INPUT
Set the Auto TV/VCR feature to OFF. See
page 10.
L /
MONO
OUT AUDIO
RIGHT
IN
S-VIDEO
CABLE /
ANTENNA
Back of TV
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Hooking Up the VCR
Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels
A. Basic hookup.
A
Use this hookup for a simple connection
which requires fewer accessories.
From Cable
Back of VCR
1. Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR
RF Coaxial
Cable
Cable Box
to either channel 3 or 4.
VIDEO
AUDIO
R
ANT. IN
RF OUT
L
You will tune the TV to this channel and use the
IN
OUT
IN
TV•VCR button to watch the VCR.
OUT
CH.
3
4
2. Connect as shown.
This connection may require additional
accessories not provided.
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
3. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and
cable box.
75 to 75/300 Ohm
Separator
Continue to page 7.
4.
VHF
UHF
OR
Cable/
Antenna
Back of TV
B. Advanced hookup.
B
Use this hookup for slightly improved
picture quality, hi-fi stereo sound, and more
convenient operation — use of TV•VCR
button not required.
Cable Box
From Cable
IN
OUT
1. Connect as shown.
This connection requires additional accessories
not provided.
RF Coaxial
Cable
Back of VCR
If your TV is not stereo, you may need a
Y-adapter to hear sound from both left and
right channels.
VIDEO
AUDIO
ANT. IN
RF OUT
L
R
IN
2. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and
OUT
CH.
cable box.
3
4
Continue to page 7.
3.
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
Audio/Video Cables
You will tune the TV to its video input to
watch the VCR.
VIDEO
INPUT
Set the Auto TV/VCR feature to OFF. See
page 10.
L /
MONO
Caution: The unauthorized recording
of satellite broadcasts, television
programs, or other materials may
infringe the rights of others.
OUT AUDIO
RIGHT
IN
S-VIDEO
CABLE /
ANTENNA
Back of TV
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Hooking Up the VCR
Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels Only
(such as HBO, Showtime, Pay-Per-View, etc.)
A. Basic hookup.
A
Use this hookup for a simple connection
which requires fewer accessories.
From Cable
1. Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR
Back of VCR
to either channel 3 or 4.
RF Coaxial
Cable
Cable Box
VIDEO
AUDIO
R
ANT. IN
RF OUT
You will tune the TV to this channel and use the
L
IN
OUT
IN
TV•VCR button to watch the VCR.
OUT
CH.
3
4
2. Connect as shown.
This connection may require additional
accessories not provided.
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
3. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and
cable box.
75 to 75/300 Ohm
Separator
Continue to page 7.
4.
VHF
UHF
OR
Cable/
Antenna
Back of TV
B. Advanced hookup.
B
Cable Box
Use this hookup for slightly improved
picture quality, hi-fi stereo sound, and more
convenient operation — use of TV•VCR
button not required.
From Cable
IN
OUT
Signal
Splitter
1. Connect as shown.
This connection requires additional accessories
not provided.
Back of VCR
If your TV is not stereo, you may need a
Y-adapter to hear sound from both left and
right channels.
VIDEO
AUDIO
ANT. IN
RF OUT
L
R
IN
2. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and
OUT
CH.
3
4
cable box.
Continue to page 7.
3.
Audio/Video Cables
You will tune the TV to its video input to
watch the VCR. All pay channels are
viewed through the VCR.
VIDEO
INPUT
RF Coaxial
Cable
(supplied)
L /
MONO
OUT AUDIO
S-VIDEO
IN
CABLE /
ANTENNA
RIGHT
Back of TV
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Hooking Up the VCR
Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes
A
Option A hookup.
Use this hookup for a simple connection which
requires fewer accessories.
Playback VCR
From Antenna, Cable
or Cable Box
1. Select a hookup from pages 2 through 5
VIDEO
AUDIO
ANT. IN
RF OUT
L
R
and then modify with this connection.
IN
2. Set the CH3 CH4 switch on the playback
OUT
CH.
VCR to either channel 3 or 4.
3
4
You will tune the recording VCR to this channel
to receive the signal from the playback VCR.
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
Recording VCR
3. Connect as shown.
This connection may require additional
accessories not provided.
VIDEO
L
AUDIO
R
ANT. IN
RF OUT
IN
4. Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV.
OUT
CH.
3
4
Continue to page 7.
5.
RF Coaxial
Cable
Audio/Video
Cables
or
Use the hookup to the TV
as previously selected on
pages 3, 4, or 5.
B
Option B hookup.
Use this hookup for slightly improved copy
quality and more convenient operation — use of
TV•VCR button not required.
Playback VCR (only)
VIDEO
AUDIO
ANT. IN
L
R
1. Select a hookup from pages 2 through 5
IN
and then modify with this connection.
RF OUT
OUT
CH.
2. Connect as shown.
3
4
This connection requires additional accessories
not provided.
If your other VCR is not stereo, you may need a
Y-adapter to hear sound from both left and
right channels.
Audio/Video Cables
AUDIO
Recording VCR
VIDEO
ANT. IN
RF OUT
3. Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV.
L
R
IN
Continue to page 7.
4.
From Antenna, Cable
or Cable Box
OUT
CH.
3
4
You will select the line (audio/ video)
input on the recording VCR to receive the
signal from the playback VCR.
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
or
Audio/Video
Cables
Caution: The unauthorized recording
of satellite broadcasts, television
programs, or other materials may
infringe the rights of others.
Use the hookup to the TV
as previously selected on
pages 3, 4, or 5.
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Setting Up the VCR
Startup
1. Check accessories with VCR.
Contact your dealer if any items are missing.
POWER
TV•VCR
PLAY
REW
FF
REC
STOP
PAUSE
SPEED
INPUT
DISPLAY
1
2
5
8
3
4
6
9
7
2 “AA” Batteries
PREV CH
0
CHANNEL
CLEAR
MENU
SEARCH
TRACKING
+
-
F.ADV
SLOW
RF Coaxial Cable
(Stock No. 221396)
Remote
(Stock No. 221342)
2. Insert batteries in remote.
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Setting Up the VCR
Startup
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 CH3 CH4 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.
A. Press POWER on the remote.
5. Place channels in the VCR’s memory.
The first time you turn on the VCR or after a power
interruption, perform the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH
so that your VCR can locate the channels available
through your signal type—cable or antenna. The
signal type is automatically selected when you perform
the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH function. Also, if you
change the signal type, you will need to perform AUTO
CHANNEL SEARCH again.
AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH
Now scanning channel 45
Press any key to cancel
A. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU on
the TV screen. If this menu does not appear:
• Make sure TV is tuned to same channel as the
CH3 CH4 switch on the back of the VCR or the
TV’s video input (refer to TV’s manual).
• Press MENU again.
• If you use a basic hookup, check VCR indicator
in display panel – it should be on. Press
TV•VCR to turn it on.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 Timer Recordings
2 Set Clock
3 Channels
• Check the connections.
B. Press 3 to display the CHANNELS menu.
C. Press 1 to begin AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH.
CHANNELS
1 Auto Channel Search
2 Add/Remove Channels
3 Signal Type:
The VCR automatically selects CABLE (cable TV)
or ANTENNA. If you need to change the setting
manually, press 3.
CABLE
0 Exit
Wait until the channel numbers stop changing. This
takes about one to two minutes. The TV will then tune
to the lowest channel found. Pressing CHANNEL will
select only the active channels.
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Setting Up the VCR
Startup
6. 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.
VCR MAIN MENU
We recommend channels be placed in memory using the
AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH feature described on the previous page
before adding or removing channels. Channels 2-13 and VID1
were placed in memory at the factory.
1 Timer Recordings
2 Set Clock
3 Channels
CHANNELS
A. Press MENU on the remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU on
1 Auto Channel Search
2 Add/Remove Channels
the TV screen.
B. Press 3 to display the CHANNELS menu.
C. Press 2 to display the ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS menu.
D. Follow the directions on the screen.
ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS
Channel 08
is presently ADDED
E. Add or remove more channels by entering channel
Press CLEAR to remove
Press MENU to exit
numbers or using CHANNEL up or down.
VCR MAIN MENU
7. Select a language./Choisissez une langue.
1 Timer Recordings
2 Set Clock
3 Channels
You can select the language for the displays on the VCR.
4 Preferences
5 Audio
6 Language
A. Press MENU on the remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU
on the TV screen.
B. Press 6 to display the LANGUAGE menu.
LANGUAGE/LANGUE
Select a language.
Choisissez une langue.
C. Select English or French.
•
•
Press 1 to select English.
1➔English (anglais)
2 French (français)
Press 2 to select Français (French).
Press MENU to continue
8. Set the time and date.
When you first turn on the VCR, --:-- appears in the
clock area of the VCR’s display panel.
VCR
SLP
A. Press MENU on remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU
VCR MAIN MENU
on the TV screen.
1 Timer Recordings
2 Set Clock
B. Press 2 to display SET TIME AND DATE.
SET TIME AND DATE
C. Enter the time and date with the number buttons on the
remote.
Time --:-- --
(hh:mm)
• Press 0 before single-digit numbers.
Date --/--/--
Example: press 0, then 5, then 0, then 7 for a time of
5:07. Press 1 for AM or 2 for PM.
Press MENU to cancel
• 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 screen when you press DISPLAY.
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Setting Up the VCR
Startup
9. 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 19.
A. Press TV•VCR to see the picture from the VCR.
The VCR indicator lights in the display panel.
B. Press CHANNEL up or down to change channels on
the VCR.
The channel number changes in the display panel.
C. 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.
D. Return the TV to the VCR viewing channel — CH3
or CH4.
E. Press VCR, then TV•VCR to switch back to the picture
from the VCR.
10. Set Auto TV/VCR feature.
If you used one of the basic hookups and did not connect
the audio/ video jacks of the VCR to the TV, leave the
Auto TV/VCR feature set to ON.
If you have connected your VCR using the audio/ video
input of your TV, you can prevent the VCR indicator from
turning on automatically and interrupting the cable or
antenna signal to your TV.
VCR MAIN MENU
A. Press MENU on the remote to see VCR MAIN MENU
1 Timer Recordings
2 Set Clock
on the TV screen.
3 Channels
4 Preferences
B. Press 4 to display PREFERENCES.
C. Press 2 to select Auto TV/VCR: ON or OFF.
PREFERENCES
1 Auto Play:
ON
ON
• Select ON if you used one of the basic hookups and
watch the VCR on channel 3 or 4 of your TV. The
VCR will automatically switch the TV• VCR setting
to VCR every time the VCR is turned on, a tape
with the safety tab removed is inserted, or you
press PLAY.
2 Auto TV/VCR:
0 Exit
• 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 and the signal from your
antenna or cable to your TV will not be interrupted.
Pressing TV•VCR on the remote will still turn the
VCR indicator on or off and switch the antenna
signal.
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Using the Remote Control
VCR Function Buttons
VCR Function Buttons
PLAY
Plays a tape.
CHANNEL Up or Down
Selects next higher or lower
channel in the VCR’s channel
memory.
POWER
Turns the VCR on and off.
POWER
TV•VCR
CLEAR
PREV CH (Previous Channel)
Switches between two channels.
Resets time counter to 0:00:00.
Allows you to change entries
when setting the clock or VCR for
a timer recording.
PLAY
REW
FF
Select one channel and then use
the number buttons to select
another. Press PREV CH to
switch between the two
channels.
REC
STOP
PAUSE
DISPLAY
Shows VCR operating displays
on the TV screen.
INPUT
DISPLAY
SPEED
REC
Displays the time counter.
Starts VCR recording.
Used for one touch recording .
See page 20.
F.ADV (Frame Advance)
Lets you view one frame with
each press of the button while the
tape is paused.
2
5
8
3
1
REW (Rewind)
Rewinds the tape when the VCR
is stopped.
6
9
4
FF (Fast Forward)
Fast forwards the tape when the
VCR is stopped.
Searches the picture in reverse
motion during playback.
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Searches the picture in forward
motion during playback.
SEARCH
Displays INDEX and ZERO
SEARCH menus on TV.
PREV CH
0
INPUT
Turns the line input on or off.
VID1 appears in VCR’s display
panel and VIDEO appears on TV
screen.
Lets you advance tape 60 or 120
seconds during playback.
CHANNEL
MENU
CLEAR
SLOW
SEARCH
TRACKING
+
-
Used for slow-motion playback.
Line input refers to the signal
coming from the component
connected to the AUDIO/VIDEO
IN jacks on the back of the VCR.
SPEED (Tape Speed)
Selects a recording speed
(SP or SLP).
F.ADV
SLOW
MENU
STOP
Displays the VCR MAIN MENU
on the TV screen.
Stops the normal functions such
as record, playback, rewind, fast
forward, and pause.
Removes a menu from the
screen.
TRACKING – and +
Numbers (0 through 9)
Select a channel up to 99 by
pressing two numbers.
Lets you manually reduce the
streaks that may appear on the
picture during play or pause.
Select a cable channel over 99 by
pressing and holding 1 until 1– –
appears on the screen. Then
press the other two numbers.
TV•VCR
Switches the picture signal so
that it either comes from the VCR
or the TV channel. See page 10.
PAUSE
Pauses action for viewing during
playback.
Pauses recording to prevent
recording of unwanted scenes.
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Playing a Tape
Operating Instructions
To Play a Tape
1. Turn on the TV and tune it to channel 3, 4, or TV’s video input
to see the picture from the VCR.
2. Insert a tape in the VCR.
VCR automatically turns on. The cassette-in 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.
RECORD
REW PLAY• PAUSE FWD
POWER STOP• EJECT
CHANNEL
TRACKING
Safety Tab
3. Press PLAY on the remote or PLAY•PAUSE on the VCR, if
necessary. PLAY appears in the VCR’s display panel.
4. Press TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the
picture, if necessary. Details are on page 14.
5. Press STOP on the remote or STOP•EJECT on the VCR.
6. Press REW. REW will appear in the VCR’s display panel.
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 off after rewinding.
7. Press STOP•EJECT on the VCR to eject the tape once it is
completely rewound.
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Playing a Tape
Using the Playback Features
Auto Play Feature
This feature lets you tell the VCR whether you want it to automatically start
playing a tape that is inserted with the safety tab removed.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 Timer Recordings
2 Set Clock
3 Channels
4 Preferences
1. Press MENU on the remote to see the VCR MAIN
MENU on the TV screen.
PREFERENCES
1 Auto Play:
2 Auto TV/VCR:
2. Press 4 to display the PREFERENCES menu.
ON
ON
3. Press 1 to select Auto Play: ON or OFF.
•
Select ON to have a tape with its safety tab
removed start playing automatically.
•
Select OFF if you do not want a tape with its
safety tab removed to start playing
automatically.
0 Exit
Pause for Stop Action
This feature stops the tape in action and allows you to examine the details of the
scene. Stop action works best for tapes recorded in the SP and SLP speed.
1. Press PAUSE on the remote or PLAY•PAUSE on
the VCR during playback to stop the action.
PAUS appears in the VCR’s display panel.
Press TRACKING up or down during stop-action
pause to reduce picture “jitter”.
2. Press PLAY•PAUSE on the VCR or PLAY on the
remote to return to playback.
The VCR will automatically switch from stop-
action playback to stop after a few minutes.
Picture Search
You can search a picture during playback by fast forwarding or rewinding the tape.
Sound is turned off during picture search. Picture search works best for tapes
recorded in the SP and 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 VCR’s display panel.
2. To return to playback, press FF or FWD, PLAY on
the remote, or PLAY•PAUSE on the VCR.
Rewind Search
1. During playback, press REW to search in reverse at
a faster-than-normal speed.
SRCH– appears in the VCR’s display panel.
2. To return to playback, press REW, PLAY on the
remote or PLAY•PAUSE on the VCR.
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Playing a Tape
Using the Playback Features
Frame Advance
Frame advance lets you view one stop-action frame after another. Frame advance
works best for tapes recorded in the SP or SLP speed.
1. Press PAUSE to stop the action.
PAUS appears in the VCR’s display panel.
2. Press F.ADV each time you want to view a frame of
the scene.
3. Press PAUSE or PLAY on the remote or
PLAY•PAUSE on the VCR to resume normal
playback.
Slow Motion
You can view the picture in slow motion during play or play pause.
Sound is turned off during slow-motion playback. Slow motion works best in the
SP or SLP speed.
1. During playback, press SLOW to start slow-motion
playback.
SLOW appears in the VCR’s display panel.
2. Use TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks
from the picture.
3. Press PLAY on the remote or PLAY•PAUSE on the
VCR to return to playback.
The VCR will automatically switch from slow-
motion playback to stop after a few minutes.
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 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 camcorder. The TRACKING buttons on the remote or VCR are
used when playing a tape. They have no effect during recording.
•
•
•
When streaks or snow appear, press TRACKING up
or down for the best possible picture.
Press TRACKING up or down during stop-action
pause to reduce picture “jitter”.
Press both TRACKING buttons on the VCR at the
same time to turn automatic tracking back on or
eject the tape and re-insert it.
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Playing a Tape
Using the Playback Features
DISPLAY Button
STOP CH 05 0:30:00
1. Press DISPLAY to display the status of the
VCR, channel number, time counter, date,
time, and tape speed on the TV screen. The
VCR status will appear in the display panel.
Press
DISPLAY
Status Displays
Will Time Out
The time and date must be set before they are
displayed. If you do not press DISPLAY again,
these displays will time out.
11/18/96 Mon 01:30AM SLP
2. Press DISPLAY again to have only the time
counter remain on the TV screen. The time
counter will appear instead of the time in the
VCR’s display panel.
0:30:00
Hours
Minutes
3. Press DISPLAY again to remove the time
Press
DISPLAY
Again
Seconds
counter from the TV screen.
Time Counter Only
Will Not Time Out
The time counter will remain in the VCR’s
display panel.
4. Press DISPLAY again to return to the normal
status displays.
The time will appear in the VCR’s display
panel.
No Displays
Press
Turning off the VCR automatically returns the
displays to normal.
DISPLAY
Again
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. Make sure the
tape is rewound. Press STOP on the remote or
STOP•EJECT on the VCR.
0:30:00
2. Press DISPLAY twice to display only the time
Hours
counter on the TV screen.
Minutes
Seconds
3. Press CLEAR to reset the time counter to
0:00:00.
4. Press FF on the remote or FWD on the VCR to
fast forward the tape until the time counter
reads 0:30:00. Press STOP on the remote or
STOP•EJECT on the VCR.
This is the approximate end of the program
and you can begin recording at this spot.
5. Press DISPLAY to remove the time counter
from the screen and return to the normal
displays.
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Playing a Tape
Using the Playback Features
Commercial Scan (SEARCH Button)
This is useful for scanning commercials or short program segments.
1. Press SEARCH once during playback to advance the tape
approximately 60 seconds.
2. Press SEARCH twice during playback to advance the tape
approximately 120 seconds.
SRCH+ appears in the VCR’s display panel.
Index Search
The VCR has a “VHS Index Search System” that automatically records an index mark on the
tape every time you begin recording a program. During playback you can locate the program
you want to play by the number of index marks.
The VCR will automatically locate the index number you select. The VCR will search forward
or reverse from the location you are on the tape.
INDEX SEARCH
Press REW or FF
to begin scanning
OR
Enter a specific
Index number
--
1. Insert the prerecorded tape and press STOP.
2. Press SEARCH on the remote to display the INDEX SEARCH
menu on the TV screen.
Press SEARCH to exit
3. Press FF or REW to search for the next index mark or press two
number buttons to enter the specific index mark you want the
VCR to search for.
INDEX SEARCH
Press CLEAR to correct an entry.
4. Press FF to search forward or press REW to search in reverse.
5. Press STOP to stop index searching.
Searching for
Index number
03
Some index marks may be missed by the VCR.
Press STOP to cancel
•
•
A mark too close to your location on the tape.
The mark at the beginning of a recorded segment of five
minutes or less.
•
The first index mark on the tape when you start at the
beginning of the tape.
Zero Search
The zero search feature allows you to quickly return to a counter reading of 0:00:00 at any spot
on the tape. This is convenient when you want to watch a segment of the tape several times.
ZERO SEARCH
1. Insert the prerecorded tape and press STOP.
Current tape counter is
2:17:25
2. Press DISPLAY twice to display only the time counter on the TV
screen.
Press REW to go to
0:00:00
3. Locate the point on the tape that you want to return to quickly.
Press SEARCH to exit
4. Press CLEAR to reset the time counter to 0:00:00.
5. You can continue to play the tape or perform other functions.
–OR–
When you are finished, press STOP.
6. Press SEARCH twice to display the ZERO SEARCH menu. The
ZERO SEARCH
current tape counter is displayed.
Current tape counter is
-2:17:25
7. Press REW to return to 0:00:00. When the VCR reaches 0:00:00
it will begin playback.
Press FF to go to
0:00:00
If the time counter reading has a minus (– ) in front of it, press
FF on the remote or FWD on the VCR to return to a reading of
0:00:00.
Press SEARCH to exit
8. Press STOP to stop zero search.
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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
stereo 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
VCR MAIN MENU
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.
1 Timer Recordings
2 Set Clock
3 Channels
4 Preferences
5 Audio
6 Language
•
Select HI-FI to play back sound recorded on the hi-fi track
and for normal use.
AUDIO
The HI-FI indicator is lit in the VCR’s display panel
during hi-fi playback.
1 Reception:
STEREO
2 Tape Playback: HI-FI
•
•
Select LINEAR to play back the sound recorded on the
linear monaural track – used to playback a second audio
program (SAP).
0 Exit
Select MIX to play back the sound recorded on both the
linear track and the hi-fi track, sound-on-sound.
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Recording a Program
Types of Recordings
Your VCR provides different types of recording. These types are explained in the following sections:
Basic Recording – Operating Instructions
One Touch Recording
Recording While You're Away
Timer Recording
Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP (Second Audio Program)
Recording Audio Only
Using Two VCRs for Copying Tapes
Using the Recording Features
Recording Speeds
Press SPEED on the remote to select a recording speed (SP or SLP). The speed you
select appears on the TV screen and in the VCR’s display panel. The VCR
automatically selects the playback speed (SP, LP, or SLP).
Cassette
Type
Recording Time
SP
2Hr
SLP
6Hr
8Hr
T120
T160
2Hr 40Min
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, slow motion,
picture search, and frame advance work well.
SLP (Super Long Play) gives three times the recording
time of tapes recorded in SP. Special effects such as
pause, slow motion, picture search, and frame advance
work well.
Recording Pause
This feature allows you to prevent recording short passages of unwanted material.
Press PAUSE during recording to stop and start
recording. REC.P appears in the VCR’s display panel.
The VCR will automatically switch from pause to stop
after a few minutes.
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Recording a Program
Types of Recordings
Basic Recording – Operating Instructions
To Make a Recording
Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel, either 3, 4, or TV’s video
input channel.
1. Insert a tape with safety tab in place.
The cassette-in indicator
display panel.
lights in the VCR’s
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 REC on the remote or RECORD on the VCR
to begin recording. REC appears in the VCR’s
display panel while the VCR is recording.
Watch a TV Channel While VCR is Recording a
Different Channel
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.
4. Press STOP on the remote or STOP•EJECT on
the VCR when recording is finished.
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Recording a Program
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.
RECORD
REW PLAY• PAUSE FWD
POWER STOP• EJECT
CHANNEL
TRACKING
VCR
SLP REC
Display showing 30
RECORD
minutes remaining for one
touch recording.
Operating Instructions
1. Turn on the VCR.
2. Insert a tape with safety tab in place.
3. Select the channel you want to record.
4. Select the desired recording speed using SPEED on
the remote.
5. Press REC on the remote or RECORD on the VCR
twice to activate one touch recording.
6. Press REC or 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
RECORD
Recording
Time
REC
Ch 11
0:30
1:00
1:30
2:00
3:00
4:00
(30 Min)
Record Length 0:30
(1 Hr)
(1 Hr, 30 Min)
(2 Hrs)
Press REC to set length
(3 Hrs)
(4 Hrs)
One Touch Display on
TV Screen
(Normal Recording)
Each press increases the time — 30 minutes up to four
hours.
The amount of time the VCR will record and REC will
appear in the VCR’s display panel.
You can increase the amount of recording time by
pressing REC or RECORD.
Stopping a Recording in Progress
Press and hold STOP on the remote or STOP•EJECT
on the VCR for approximately three seconds.
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Recording a Program
Recording While You’re Away (Timer Recording)
The timer program feature lets you program the VCR to record up to eight different
programs within a one year period. Before setting the timer, make sure that:
• The clock is set correctly.
• A tape with safety tab has been inserted with enough tape to record the programs.
Setting a Timer Recording
1. Press MENU on remote to display VCR MAIN MENU.
2. Press 1 to display TIMER RECORDINGS menu.
3. Press 1 to display Create a New Program menu.
VCR MAIN MENU
4. 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.
1 Timer Recordings
TIMER RECORDINGS
3 Weekdays — program recorded at same
1 Create a New Program
time Monday through Friday.
4 Weekly — program recorded at same time
once a week.
How often should this
program record?
1 One time
5. Press number buttons on the remote to enter the channel
number (use INPUT or 0, 0 to select video input), start time
including AM or PM, end time, and start date of the
recording. Just follow the on-screen prompts.
2 Daily (every day)
3 Weekdays (M-F)
4 Weekly (once per week)
Program 1 (One time)
Press CLEAR to correct an entry.
Channel
--
6. Press SPEED on the remote to change recording speed.
Program 1 (One time)
7. Press MENU to enter your program. A reminder appears
which will time out or you can press MENU to return to the
VCR MAIN MENU.
Channel
08
Start time --:--
PROGRAMS OVERLAP may appear on the screen if you
Program 1 (One time)
have entered two programs where the times overlap.
Channel
Start time 02:10 AM 1=AM
End time --:-- 2=PM
08
8. The TIMER RECORDINGS menu appears. Press 1 to enter
an additional timer program, or press 0 to exit.
9. Turn off the VCR before recording begins.
Program 1 (One time)
Channel 08
Start time 02:10 PM
End time 03:35 PM
Start date 11/18/96 Mon
Tape speed SLP
TIMER appears in the VCR’s display panel when the timer
has been programmed.
10. If using a cable box, leave it turned on and tuned to the
channel you want to record.
Press CLEAR to correct
Press MENU to save
Stopping a Recording in Progress
Press and hold STOP on the remote or STOP•EJECT on the
VCR for approximately three seconds.
Program 1 has been saved
Remember to insert a
recordable tape and
turn the VCR off before
the program start time.
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Recording a Program
Recording While You’re Away
Checking or Clearing Timer Recordings
1. Press MENU on remote to display VCR
MAIN MENU on TV screen.
VCR MAIN MENU
2. Press 1 to display the TIMER
1 Timer Recordings
RECORDINGS menu.
3. Press 2 for Review Existing Progs.
TIMER RECORDINGS
feature.
1 Create a New Program
2 Review Existing Progs.
4. Press MENU to display information for
the next program.
Program 1 (One time)
5. Press CLEAR when the program you
Channel
Start time 02:10 PM
End time 03:35 PM
08
want to erase appears on the screen.
Start date 11/18/96 Mon
Tape speed SLP
Press CLEAR to erase
Press MENU for next prog
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
connected to the VCR’s line input:
Program 1 (One time)
Channel
Start time --:-- --
End time --:--
VIDEO
Start date --/--/--
Tape speed SLP
Press CLEAR to correct
Press MENU to exit
Press INPUT (or 0,0) to select VIDEO in place of
the channel number on the TV screen during
timer programming.
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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.
1. Insert a tape with safety tab in place.
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. 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.
4. Select the channel or line input to be recorded.
The channel number or VIDEO appears on the TV screen.
5. Set the Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature for the
VCR MAIN MENU
type of audio you want to record.
1 Timer Recordings
2 Set Clock
3 Channels
4 Preferences
5 Audio
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,
AUDIO
MONO, or SAP.
1 Reception:
STEREO
2 Tape Playback: HI-FI
•
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.
0 Exit
•
•
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 main audio.
The SAP indicator lights in the VCR’s display panel
when the station you are tuned to is broadcasting
SAP.
Set the Tape Playback: HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX feature to
LINEAR to hear SAP. Details are on page 17.
D. Repeatedly press 0 to remove the menus from the TV
screen.
6. Press REC on the remote or RECORD on the VCR to start
recording. REC appears in the VCR’s display panel.
7. Press STOP on the remote or STOP•EJECT on the VCR
when you are finished.
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Recording a Program
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. Any
video on the tape will be erased when you record audio only.
To Record Audio Only
1. Press the INPUT button to select a line input.
Press INPUT to record from the AUDIO IN jacks
on the back of the VCR. VID1 appears in the
VCR’s display panel.
The VCR will record audio from the audio
equipment connected to the AUDIO IN jacks.
2. Use SPEED on the remote to select the
VCR MAIN MENU
recording speed.
1 Timer Recordings
The tape speed indicator appears in the VCR’s
2 Set Clock
3 Channels
display panel.
4 Preferences
5 Audio
3. Make sure the Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP
feature is set to STEREO.
AUDIO
A. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU
1 Reception:
2 Tape Playback: HI-FI
STEREO
on the TV screen.
B. Press 5 to display the AUDIO menu.
C. Press 1 to select Reception: STEREO.
0 Exit
4. Start audio source playing and press REC on
remote or RECORD on the VCR to begin
recording.
REC appears in the VCR’s display panel.
5. Press STOP on the remote or STOP•EJECT on
the VCR when you are finished.
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Recording a Program
Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes
Operating Instructions (Refer to hookup on page 6.)
Use this VCR as the playback VCR and the other as the recording VCR.
1. Turn on the TV and VCRs.
2. Tune TV to the VCR viewing channel, either 3, 4, or TV’s video input.
3. 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
Caution: The unauthorized
VCR.
recording of television
programs and other
If you have connected your VCR using Option B (page 6), press INPUT on
recording VCR’s remote to select the line input (VID1).
materials may infringe the
rights of others.
4. Insert the tape you want to copy into playback VCR. Insert a blank tape
with safety tab in place into recording VCR.
5. 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.
6. Press RECORD, then PAUSE, on recording VCR.
7. Press PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the same time to begin copying the
tape.*
8. 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.
9. Press STOP•EJECT on both VCRs when you are finished.
* You may turn off the TV after the recording has started as it does not have to
be on to copy a tape.
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Location of Controls
Front Panel
Tape Compartment
RECORD
REW PLAY• PAUSE FWD
POWER STOP• EJECT
CHANNEL
TRACKING
Remote Sensor
CHANNEL or TRACKING Up or Down
RECORD
Selects next higher or lower channel in
the VCR’s channel memory.
Start the VCR recording.
Used for one touch recording.
Adjusts tracking during playback or
pause.
Remote Sensor
Receives signals from the remote control.
Aim the remote at this sensor with no
objects between them.
FWD (Fast Forward)
Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is
stopped.
REW
Searches the picture forward during
playback.
Rewinds the tape when the VCR is
stopped.
PLAY•PAUSE
Searches the picture in reverse during
playback.
Plays a tape.
Pauses the tape for stop-action viewing
during playback.
STOP•EJECT
Stops the normal functions such as record,
playback, rewind, fast-forward, or pause.
Pauses the tape during recording to
prevent recording unwanted material.
Press when the VCR is stopped to eject the
cassette.
POWER
Turns the VCR on or off.
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Location of Controls
Back Panel
VIDEO
AUDIO
ANT. IN
RF OUT
L
R
IN
OUT
CH.
3
4
CH3 CH4 Switch
VIDEO and AUDIO (L and R) IN Jacks
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 hookups.
Receives signals from another component, like a
VCR or camcorder, when it is connected to
these jacks. Use INPUT to select VID1 in the
VCR’s display panel.
ANT. (Antenna) IN Connector
Receives the signal from an antenna or cable
system that is attached to this connector.
VIDEO and AUDIO (L and R) OUT Jacks
Sends signals from VCR to another component,
like a TV monitor or VCR, when it is connected
to these jacks.
RF OUT Connector
Passes signal to TV using the cable supplied.
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Display Panel
TIMER Indicator
Cassette-in Indicator
STEREO
SAP
HI-FI
TIMER
AM
VCR
SLP REC
Tape Speed
Indicator
REC Indicator
Time, Time Counter, Channel Number
(or Line Indicator), and Status Indicators
HI-FI Indicator
Cassette-in Indicator (
)
Lights during hi-fi playback when Tape Playback:
HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX feature is set to HI-FI.
Lights when a tape is in the VCR. Flashes while
tape is ejecting.
REC Indicator
Channel Number, Line Indicator (VID1), Time,
Time Counter, or Status Indicator
Lights when the VCR is recording.
The current time, time counter, channel number, or
line indicator (VID1) appears here.
SAP Indicator
Lights when the Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP
feature is set to SAP, and the station you are tuned
to is broadcasting SAP.
Status indicators show what the VCR is doing.
BYE
Turned off
F.FWD
HI
Fast forward
Turned on
STEREO Indicator
Lights when the Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP
feature is set to STEREO, and the station you are
tuned to is broadcasting stereo.
PLAY
PAUS
PAUS
REC
Playback
Frame advance
Play pause
Record
Record pause
Rewind
Tape Speed Indicators (SP, LP, or SLP)
REC.P
Press SPEED to change.
REW
Slow motion
Forward search
Reverse search
VCR stopped
Timer recording
TIMER Indicator
SLOW
SRCH+
SRCH–
STOP
Lights when a timer recording is set.
VCR Indicator (Applies Only to Basic Hookups)
Press TV•VCR to turn on or off.
T.REC
VCR indicator on: Picture from VCR.
VCR indicator off: Picture from TV channel.
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Specifications
Format:
VHS
Record/Playback
Video: 4-Head
System:
Audio: 2 Hi-Fi record/ playback system
Video Signal System:
Antenna:
EIA standard: NTSC color
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
120V AC, 60 Hz
Power Requirement:
Power Consumption:
Dimensions:
19 watts
3.54 inches high
(90 mm)
14.1 inches wide
(360 mm)
12.2 inches deep
(312 mm)
Weight:
9.46 pounds
(4.3 kg)
Storage Temperature
Range:
- 22 F (- 30 C) to +149 F (+65 C)
˚
˚
˚
˚
Operating
Temperature Range:
+41 F (+5 C) to +104 F (+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 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.
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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
Here's what to try:
• Plug VCR into an operating outlet.
• Check connections.
No power
• Remove batteries and hold down one or more buttons for several seconds to
drain the microprocessor inside the remote to reset it. Reinstall the batteries
and try remote again.
VCR does not respond to remote
• Aim remote at VCR with no objects between them.
• Change batteries.
No picture when VCR turned on – using a basic
hookup
• Press TV•VCR to turn VCR indicator on. See page 10.
• Check to see if Auto TV/VCR feature is set to OFF. See page 10.
Poor or no picture for normal TV viewing
• Press TV•VCR to turn VCR indicator off.
• Switch TV to an active channel.
• Check antenna connections.
Snowy or no picture during playback
• Press TV•VCR to turn VCR indicator on.
• Check TV channel 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 video input channel.
• Try another tape.
• Some snow/ streaks are normal during search, frame advance, slow-motion,
or stop-action playback.
Time counter not working
• 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.
• A minus (–) will appear in front of the time if you rewind the tape farther
back than a counter reading of 0:00:00.
Will not record or play
• No cassette in VCR.
• Eject and re-insert cassette.
• Broken tape — try another cassette.
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Trouble Checks
Trouble
Here's what to try:
• Some snow/ streaks are normal during search, frame advance, slow-motion,
or stop-action playback.
Streaks in picture during normal playback
• VCR is in pause mode. Press PAUSE.
Will not record
• Safety tab removed from cassette.
• Make sure the line indicator (VID1) is turned off in VCR’s display panel for
normal recording from the VCR’s tuner. Press INPUT to turn off the line
indicator.
• Tape already rewound.
Rewind does not operate
• Cable box was not turned on or was tuned to the wrong channel at time
recording was to begin.
Timer recording not made
or wrong program recorded
• Program entered incorrectly (wrong channel or times).
• Power interruption. Clock area in display panel will show - -:- -.
• Check to see if time and date are correct — including AM/PM.
• Check Signal Type: CABLE/ANTENNA feature. See page 8.
• Program exceeded tape’s length or tape was not rewound beforehand.
• VCR was not turned off at the time recording was to start.
• No tape in VCR or cassette’s safety tab broken off.
Clock shows incorrect time or date
VCR makes noise when stopped
• Power interruption. Clock on the front panel will show --:--.
• Clock was not set accurately (check AM/PM and date).
• Time counter display appears in VCR’s display panel. Press DISPLAY on
remote.
• 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 auto channel search active
channels correctly
• Check antenna connections.
• Check Signal Type: CABLE/ANTENNA feature. See page 8.
Cannot select channels over 69
• Cable channels over 69 can only be selected if Signal Type:
CABLE/ANTENNA feature is set to CABLE. Details are on page 8.
Cassette with safety tab removed does not start to
play automatically
• Set Auto Play ON/OFF feature to ON. Details are on page 12.
Displays appear in wrong language
Stereo or SAP sound not recorded
• Language feature set incorrectly. Details are on page 9.
• Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature must be set to STEREO to record
broadcast stereo. See page 23.
• Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature must be set to SAP to record SAP.
See page 23.
• STEREO or SAP indicator not on. Station not broadcasting stereo or SAP.
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Limited Warranty
What your warranty covers:
•
Any defect in material or workmanship.
For how long after your purchase:
•
•
•
Ninety days for labor charges.
One year for parts.
The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from
date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first.
What we will do:
•
•
Pay any Authorized GE VCR Servicenter the labor charges to repair your VCR.
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:
•
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 1-800-447-1700.
•
•
Show the service technician your evidence of purchase date.
Pick up your VCR when repairs are completed.
What your warranty does not cover:
•
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 control batteries.
A VCR that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used
for institutional or other commercial purposes.
•
•
A VCR purchased or serviced outside the USA.
Acts of God, such as but not limited to lightning damage.
Product Registration:
•
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:
•
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:
•
This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.
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Index
INPUT Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11,22,24,27
LANGUAGE Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Line Input, Recording From . . . . . . . . .22
Manual Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
MENU Button . . . . . . . .8,9,10,11,13,17,21
Number Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
On-Screen Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
One Touch Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Operation
Setting a Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . .21
Setting Up the VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-10
Signal Type: CABLE/ANTENNA
Accessories, Included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Add or Remove Channels from
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS Menu . . . . .9
Advance, Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
ANT. (Antenna) IN Connector . . . . .3-6,27
Antenna Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,3
AUDIO and VIDEO Jacks . .3-6,17,22,24,27
AUDIO Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17,23,24
Audio Only, Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Auto Channel Search Feature . . . . . . . . .8
Auto Play Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12,13
Auto TV/VCR Feature . . . . . . . . . . . .3,4,10
Automatic Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Basic Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Batteries, Inserting in Remote . . . . . . . . .7
Broadcasts Stereo TV, Recording . . . . .23
Card, Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i
Cassette-In Indicator . . . . . . . . . .12,19,28
CH3 CH4 Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6,8,27
CHANNEL Button . . . . . . . . . .8,9,10,11,26
Channel Number Indicator . . . . . . . . . .28
CHANNELS Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Checking Timer Programs . . . . . . . . . . .22
Checks, Trouble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30-31
Choisissez une Langue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Choosing a Hookup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Cleaning the VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
CLEAR Button . . . . . . .9,11,15,16,17,21,22
Clearing Timer Programs . . . . . . . . . . .22
Commercial Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Connections
Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
SLOW Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
SLOW Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14,28
Slow Motion Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
SLP Speed and Indicator . . . . . . . . . .18,28
Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30-31
SP Speed and Indicator . . . . . . . . . .18,28
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
SPEED Button . . . . . .11,18,19,20,21,23,24
Speeds, Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
SRCH Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-10
Status Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Status Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
STEREO/MONO/SAP Feature . . . . .23,24
Stop Action Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
STOP Button
. . . . . . . . . . .11,15,16,19,20,21,23,24,25
Stopping a One Touch Recording . . . .20
Stopping a Timer Recording . . . . . . . . .21
STOP•EJECT
Button . . . . . . .12,15,19,20,21,23,24,26
Tab, Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Tape Playback: HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX
Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Tape Speed Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . .18,28
Tape, Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Time and Date, Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Time Counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15,28
Time Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9,28
Time, Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
TIMER Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21,28
Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
TIMER RECORDINGS Menu . . . . . .21,22
TRACKING Buttons . . . . . .11,12,13,14,26
Trouble Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30-31
Turn On TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Turn on VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
TV, Turn On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
TV•VCR Button . . . . . . .10,11,12,19,23,28
Types of Recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
VCR Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26-28
VCR Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10,12,19,28
VCR MAIN MENU
Audio Only, Recording . . . . . . . . . .24
Basic Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
First Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-10
One Touch Recording . . . . . . . . . . .20
Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Recording One Channel While
Watching Another . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Stereo TV Recording . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Tape Copying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
PAUS (Pause) Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
PAUSE Button . . . . . . . . . . . . .11,13,18,25
Pause for Stop Action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Pause, Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Picture Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Play a Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
PLAY Button . . . . . . . . . . . .11,12,13,14,25
Playback Sound, Selecting . . . . . . . . . . .17
Playback, Slow Motion . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
PLAY•PAUSE Button . . . . . . .12,13,14,26
POWER Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11,26
PREFERENCES Menu . . . . . . . . . . .10,13
PREV CH (Previous Channel) Button .11
Problems, Solving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30-31
Product Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i
REC and RECORD
Buttons . . . . . . . . . . .11,19,23,24,25,26
REC Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19,20,28
REC.P (Record Pause) Indicator . . .18,28
Record Audio Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-25
Recording Broadcast Stereo TV . . . . . .23
Recording, Basic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Recordings, Types of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Registration Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i
Remote Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Remove or Add Channels from
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
REMOVE/ADD CHANNELS Menu . . . . .9
REW (Rewind) Button . . .3,11,12,16,25,26
RF OUT Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6,27
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i
Safety Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
SAP Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23,28
SEARCH Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11,16
Select a Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Sensor, Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Set Clock Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Set the Time and Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
SET TIME AND DATE Menu . . . . . . . . . .9
Antenna System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,3
Cable System With Cable Box . .2,4,5
Cable System Without Cable
Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,3
Two VCRs For Tape Copying . . . . .7
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Copying and Editing Tapes . . . . . . . . . .25
Copying Tape, Connections . . . . . . . . . .6
Date, Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Design Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
DISPLAY Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9,11,15
Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Displays, Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15,28
Editing and Copying Tapes . . . . . . . . . .25
F.ADV (Frame Advance) Button . . . . . .14
FF and FWD (Fast Forward)
Buttons . . . . . . . . . . .11,13,15,16,25,26
First-Time Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-10
Frame Advance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
FWD and FF (Fast Forward)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-10,13,17,21,22,23,24
VCR, Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
VCR, Turn On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
VCRs Memory, Placing Channels In . . .8
VCRs, Connecting for Tape Copying . .6
VID1 Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9,11,28
Warranty, Limited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Watch One Channel While
Buttons . . . . . . . . . . .11,13,15,16,25,26
HI-FI Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23,28
Hookup, Choosing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Index Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
INDEX SEARCH Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Recording Another . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Zero Search Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
ZERO SEARCH Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
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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
If your VCR needs service, please contact your dealer
or the nearest Servicenter from the 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.
10330 North Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN 46290-1024
©1996 Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.
Trademark(s)® Registered
Marca(s) Registrada(s)
Printed in Korea
Part Number 96-VG4251-1
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