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VG4061
VCR User’s Guide
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not WARNING WARNING remove cover (or back). No user serviceable To reduce the risk of fire or RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified shock hazard, do not expose DO NOT OPEN service personnel. this product to rain or moisture. This symbol indicates This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage" important instructions inside the product that accompanying the presents a risk of electric product. shock or personal i
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TABLE OF CONTENTS First Things First ..................................................3 Setting up the VCR ..............................................7 Using the Menu to Set Up Features ...................................... 8 Language ........................................................................... 8 VCR Channels List ............................................................. 8 To Auto Channel Search ............................................. 9 To Change the Signal Type ...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Other Features................................................... 35 Picture Search Options ......................................................... 36 Forward and Rewind Search .......................................... 36 Slow Motion .................................................................... 36 Commercial Scan (SEARCH Button) .............................. 36 Frame Advance ................................................................ 37 Index Search ............
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FIRST THINGS FIRST Hi, my name is SUSAN... FIRST THINGS FIRST 1 ª and I wrote this User’s Guide. It’s my job to see that you have a rewarding user manual experience. Also, I think you’ll be pleased with the features that can be accessed through the on-screen menus. SETTING UP THE VCR 2 ª Read the First Three Sections VCR BASICS The first three sections of the manual introduce you to 3 your VCR, and show you how to set the VCR up and ª use the on-screen menus. Reading these sections gives you the
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FIRST THINGS FIRST Step 1: Unpack What’s in the Box The following items come packed in the box: • VCR • Remote control • RF coaxial cable Step 2: Install Batteries in the Remote Control Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change the batteries in your VCR remote. 1. Remove the cover of the battery compartment. 2. Place batteries in remote, matching the + and – ends of each battery to the diagram inside the compartment. 3. Replace the cover. Step 3: Connect Your VCR If you connect y
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FIRST THINGS FIRST Step 4: Plug in the VCR Match the wide blade of the plug with the wide slot in the outlet. Be sure to insert the plug completely. Step 5: Tune the TV Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel. The VCR viewing channel is channel 3 or 4 or the TV’s video input. • If you connect your VCR using the ANT.IN and RF OUT jacks with RF coaxial cable, set the 3 CH. 4 switch to channel 3 or channel 4--the channel you want to use on your TV. • If you connect your VCR using the AUDIO/VIDEO jac
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FIRST THINGS FIRST 2. Press 5 to display the PREFERENCES menu. PREFERENCES 1 Remote Control: VCR1 2 Auto Play: ON 3 Auto TV/VCR: ON 0 Exit 3. Press 2 to switch Auto Play ON or OFF. PREFERENCES 1 Remote Control: VCR1 2 Auto Play: OFF 3 Auto TV/VCR: ON 0 Exit See Setting Up the VCR for detailed information about the Auto Play feature. Step 8: Set Up the VCR Once you understand how to move around and/or through the menus, go to the next section to set up your VCR. 6
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SETTING UP THE VCR Set-Up Features FIRST THINGS FIRST 1 Below is a list of set-up features that you may want to ª set up before you begin using your VCR for the first time: SETTING UP THE VCR • Select a Language 2 ª • Set up VCR Channel List (Auto Channel Search) • Set Automatic Daylight-Saving Time VCR BASICS 3 • Set the Time and Date ª • Set up VCR Plus+ Channels • Set the Remote VCR1/VCR2 feature RECORDING 4 • Set the Auto Play feature ª • Set the Auto TV/VCR feature PROGRAMMING THE 5 REMOTE
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˜ SETTING UP THE VCR Using the Menu to Set Up Features You can set up features by using the menu system. Each feature is explained in this section. Language Select your preferred language, and the on-screen displays will appear in that language. 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Preferences 6 Language 0 Exit 2. Press 6 to display the LANGUAGE menu. LANGUAGE Select a language. 1 English ˜ 2 Espanol 3 Francais
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SETTING UP THE VCR To Auto Channel Search Auto channel search memorizes the channels available through your signal type--cable or antenna. 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Preferences 6 Language 0 Exit 2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu. CHANNELS 1 Auto Channel Search 2 Add/Remove Channels 3 Signal Type: CABLE 4 VCR Plus+ Channel List 0 Exit 3. Press 1 to display the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu. AUTO
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SETTING UP THE VCR The VCR begins scanning for the available channels--this takes about one to two minutes. The lowest channel is tuned once the search is completed. Pressing CHANNEL up or down now selects the active channels. To Change the Signal Type 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. 2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu. 3. Press 3 to change the Signal Type between CABLE and ANTENNA. CHANNELS 1 Auto Channel Search 2 Add/Remove Channels 3 Signal Type: CABLE 4 VCR Plus+
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SETTING UP THE VCR Set Daylight-Saving Time 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Preferences 6 Language 0 Exit 2. Press 3 to display the TIME menu. TIME 1 Set time and date 2 Auto DST: ON 0 EXIT 3. Press 2 to turn the Auto DST ON or OFF. • Select ON if you want the VCR’s clock to automatically adjust for daylight-saving time. Time and Date • Select OFF if you do not want the VCR’s clock to adjust for d
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SETTING UP THE VCR 3. Press 1 to display the SET TIME AND DATE screen. SET TIME AND DATE Time --:-- (hh:mm) Date --/--/-- Press MENU to cancel 4. Enter the data using the number buttons. Press 0 before single-digit numbers and follow the on-screen directions. SET TIME AND DATE Time 12:34 PM Date 11/18/97 Tuesday Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to set VCR Plus+ Channels Using VCR Plus+ can make programming timer recordings for cable or off-air antenna easier, but you have to put
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SETTING UP THE VCR VCR Plus+ Worksheet Broadcast or VCR Plus+ Channel Channel Number Two-Digit VCR Plus+ Channel Cable-TV Station Number** You Receive the Name Station On* Numbers for Cable TV Hbo 33 (USA List) 35 American Movie Classics ESPN 34 39 Arts &-Entertainment 57 Black Entertainment 54 Bravo 42 Cable News Network 45 Cinemax 98 Cinemax 2 37 The Discovery Channel 53 The Disney Channel 63 Entertainment T elevision 34 ESPN Sports Network 47 The Family Channel 33 Home Box Office 95 H
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SETTING UP THE VCR 2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu. CHANNELS 1 Auto Channel Search Two-Digit VCR Plus+ Channel 2 Add/Remove Channels 3 Signal Type: CABLE Numbers for Cable TV 4 VCR Plus+ Channel List (Canadian List) 67 Allarcom Pay Television/ 0 Exit Superchannel 44 Arts & Entertainment 72 Cable News Network-Headline 3. Press 4 to display the VCR Plus+ Channel List screen. News 61 Cable News Network VCR+ Channel My Channel 70 Canadian Home Shopping Network 5
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SETTING UP THE VCR 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Preferences 6 Language 0 Exit 2. Press 5 to display the PREFERENCES menu. PREFERENCES 1 Remote Control: VCR1 2 Auto Play: ON 3 Auto TV/VCR: ON 0 Exit Now you are ready to select an item from the menu to set up. Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option If you own a compatible GE, RCA, or ProScan remote that has a VCR2, VCR2•LD, or VCR2 •DVD button, this feature allows
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SETTING UP THE VCR Auto Play This feature allows the VCR to automatically start playing when you insert a tape with the safety tab removed. Press 2 to switch between ON or OFF. • Select ON if you want a tape with its safety tab removed to start playing automatically when the tape is inserted. • Select OFF if you do not want a tape with its safety tab removed to start playing automatically. Auto TV/VCR This feature controls whether the TV/VCR switch changes automatically to the VCR mode when the
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VCR BASICS Learn the Basics to Get You Started FIRST THINGS FIRST 1 ª These VCR basics should be enough for you to begin enjoying your VCR. Learning the remote control functions, playing a recorded tape, and recording a program should do just that. SETTING UP THE VCR 2 ª However, there are other features that enhance the enjoyment of your VCR, but they aren’t necessary to get you started. If you want to learn more about your VCR, just keep reading. VCR BASICS 3 ª RECORDING 4 ª PROGRAMMING THE 5
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L O V R T C U C V N H A VCR BASICS Remote Buttons The remote control is capable of controlling your VCR and many brands of televisions. If you have a GE, RCA, or ProScan TV, you may be able to control it without programming the remote. OFF TV VCR Component Buttons REVERSE PLAY FORWARD OFF Turns off VCR when remote is set to control the VCR. Also STOP PAUSE turns some compatible TVs on and off. RECORD TV Turns on a compatible GE, RCA, or ProScan TV and sets the INFO SEARCH remote to control the
