VG2053/VG4053
VCR User’s Guide
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instructions accompanying the
product.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of
fire or shock hazard,
do not expose this VCR
to rain or moisture.
Caution: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
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borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqú 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 VCR.
For U.S.A. — Operate VCR only on 120 volts, 60Hz AC power (normal house power).
FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the
user’s authority to operate it.
This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code
(Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) which provides guidelines for proper 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.
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allows us to contact you if needed.
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are located on the back of the VCR.
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Serial No. _____________________________________________________________________
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_______________________________________________________________________________
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Important Information
VG2053/VG4053
Cautions
Product Registration
Note To Cable TV Installer
Introduction
Table of Contents
1
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
Unscramble All Channels ___________ 4
Cable System With Cable Box to
Unscramble Only Pay Channels______ 5
Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes_ 6
Setting Up the VCR
Startup
Check Accessories With VCR ________ 7
Insert Batteries in Remote ___________ 7
Turn on TV________________________ 7
Turn on VCR ______________________ 7
Place Channels in the VCR's Memory_ 8
Add or Remove Channels from the
VCR's Memory__________________ 8
Use
TV•VCR Button ________________ 9
Set the Time and Date ______________ 9
Using the Remote Control
VCR Function Buttons ______________ 10-11
Playing a Tape
Operating Instructions_________________ 12
To Play a Tape____________________ 12
Using the Playback Features
Display Clock or Time Counter______13
Time Counter_____________________ 13
Clear Counter_____________________13
Zero Search ______________________ 13
Picture Search ____________________ 14
Slow Motion______________________ 14
Index Search ______________________14
Commercial Scan (
SKIP Button)_____ 15
Pause for Stop Action ______________15
Frame Advance ___________________15
Automatic Tracking _______________ 15
Manual Tracking__________________ 15
Recording a Program
Types of Recordings___________________ 16
Recording Speeds___________________ 16
Recording Pause____________________ 16
Basic Recording – Operating Instructions_ 16
To make a recording_________________16
To stop a recording__________________16
Watch a TV Channel While VCR
is Recording a Different Channel ____ 16
One Touch Recording _________________ 17
Operating Instructions_______________17
Stopping a One Touch Recording
in Progress ________________________17
Recording While You're Away
Setting a Timer Recording__________ 18
Stopping a Timer Recording ________ 18
Timer Recording From the
VCR’s Line Input _______________ 19
Checking or Clearing
Timer Recordings_______________ 19
Using Two VCRs for Copying
and Editing Tapes__________________ 20
References
Specifications_________________________ 21
Cleaning the VCR _____________________ 21
Location of Controls
Front Panel_______________________ 22
Back Panel _______________________ 23
Display Panel_____________________ 24
Limited Warranty _____________________ 25
Trouble Checks ____________________ 26-27
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2
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 hookup shows 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 hookup shows the VCR hooked up to a monitor/receiver
(TV with audio and video jacks) using a signal splitter. 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 questions 1 and 2 above.
B. Then, modify the connections as shown on page 6.
A. Basic hookup.
Use this hookup for a simple connection
which requires fewer accessories.
1. Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR
to either channel 3 or 4.
Tune the TV to this channel and use the
TV•VCR button to watch the VCR.
2. Connect as shown.
This connection may require additional
accessories not provided.
3. Plug in power cords of VCR and TV.
4.
B. Advanced hookup.
Use this hookup for slightly improved
picture quality and more convenient
operation — use of the
TV•VCR button is
not required.
1. Connect as shown.
This connection requires additional accessories
not provided.
If your TV is not stereo, you may need a
Y-adapter to hear sound from both channels.
2. Plug in power cords of VCR and TV.
3.
Tune the TV to its video input to watch the
VCR.
Continue to page 8.
Continue to page 8.
3
Hooking Up the VCR
RF OUT
ANT IN
IN
AUDIO
VIDEO
OUT
Back of VCR
Back of TV
300/75 Ohm
Adapter
OR
From Antenna
or Cable
Cable/
Antenna
OR
VHF
UHF
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
75 to 75/300 Ohm
Separator
CH 3
CH 4
Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box
S-VIDEO
AUDIO
CABLE /
ANTENNA
L /
MONO
RIGHT
VIDEO
INPUT
INOUT
From Antenna
or Cable
OR
Back of TV
300/75 Ohm
Adapter
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
Audio/Video Cables
Signal
Splitter
Back of VCRBack of VCR
RF OUT
ANT IN
IN
AUDIO
VIDEO
OUT
CH 3
CH 4
RF
Coaxial Cable
A
B
4
Hooking Up the VCR
Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels
OUTIN
Cable Box
From Cable
RF Coaxial
Cable
Back of VCR
Back of TV
Cable/
Antenna
OR
VHF
UHF
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
75 to 75/300 Ohm
Separator
RF OUT
ANT IN
IN
AUDIO
VIDEO
OUT
CH 3
CH 4
OUTIN
Cable Box
From Cable
RF Coaxial
Cable
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
Signal
Splitter
RF Coaxial
Cable
S-VIDEO
AUDIO
CABLE /
ANTENNA
L /
MONO
RIGHT
VIDEO
INPUT
INOUT
Back of TV
Audio/Video Cables
Back of VCR
RF OUT
ANT IN
IN
AUDIO
VIDEO
OUT
CH 3
CH 4
A. Basic hookup.
Use this hookup for a simple connection
which requires fewer accessories.
1. Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR
to either channel 3 or 4.
Tune the TV to this channel and use the
TV•VCR button to watch the VCR.
2. Connect as shown.
This connection may require additional
accessories not provided.
3. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and
cable box.
4.
B. Advanced hookup.
Use this hookup for slightly improved
picture quality and more convenient
operation — use of the
TV•VCR button is
not required.
1. Connect as shown.
This connection requires additional accessories
not provided.
If your TV is not stereo, you may need a
Y-adapter to hear sound from both channels.
2. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and
cable box.
3.
Tune the TV to its video input to watch the
VCR.
Continue to page 8.
Continue to page 8.
A
B
A. Basic hookup.
Use this hookup for a simple connection
which requires fewer accessories.
1. Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR
to either channel 3 or 4.
Tune the TV to this channel and use the
TV•VCR button to watch the VCR.
2. Connect as shown.
This connection may require additional
accessories not provided.
3. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and
cable box.
4.
B. Advanced hookup.
Use this hookup for slightly improved
picture quality and more convenient
operation — use of the
TV•VCR button is
not required.
1. Connect as shown.
This connection requires additional accessories
not provided.
If your TV is not stereo, you may need a
Y-adapter to hear sound from both channels.
2. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and
cable box.
3.
Tune the TV to its video input to watch the
VCR. View all pay channels through the VCR.
Continue to page 8.
Continue to page 8.
5
Hooking Up the VCR
Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Only Pay Channels
(such as HBO, Showtime, Pay-Per-View, etc.)
OUTIN
Cable Box
From Cable
RF Coaxial
Cable
Back of VCR
Back of TV
Cable/
Antenna
OR
VHF
UHF
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
75 to 75/300 Ohm
Separator
RF OUT
ANT IN
IN
AUDIO
VIDEO
OUT
CH 3
CH 4
OUTIN
Cable Box
Signal
Splitter
From Cable
RF Coaxial
Cable
(supplied)
S-VIDEO
AUDIO
CABLE /
ANTENNA
L /
MONO
RIGHT
VIDEO
INPUT
INOUT
Back of TV
Audio/Video Cables
Back of VCR
RF OUT
ANT IN
IN
AUDIO
VIDEO
OUT
CH 3
CH 4
RF Coaxial Cable
A
B
6
Hooking Up the VCR
Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes
Playback VCR
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
Recording VCR
Audio/Video
Cables
RF Coaxial
Cable
or
Use the hookup to the TV
as previously selected on
pages 3, 4, or 5.
From Antenna, Cable
or Cable Box
RF OUT
ANT IN
IN
AUDIO
VIDEO
OUT
RF OUT
ANT IN
3 CH. 4
IN
AUDIO
VIDEO
OUT
CH 3
CH 4
Playback VCR (only)
Recording VCR
Audio/Video
Cables
Audio/Video
Cables
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
or
Use the hookup to the TV
as previously selected on
pages 3, 4, or 5.
From Antenna, Cable
or Cable Box
RF OUT
ANT IN
IN
AUDIO
VIDEO
OUT
RF OUT
ANT IN
IN
AUDIO
VIDEO
OUT
CH 3
CH 4
CH 3
CH 4
Option A hookup.
Use this hookup for a simple connection
which requires fewer accessories.
1. Select a hookup from pages 2 through 5
and then modify with this connection.
2. Set the CH3 CH4 switch on the playback
VCR to either channel 3 or 4.
Tune the recording VCR to this channel to
receive the signal from the playback VCR.
3. Connect as shown.
This connection may require additional
accessories not provided.
4. Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV.
5.
Option B hookup.
Use this hookup for slightly improved copy
quality and more convenient operation —
use of the
TV•VCR button is not required.
1. Select a hookup from pages 2 through 5
and then modify with this connection.
2. Connect as shown.
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 channels.
3. Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV.
4.
Select the line (audio/video) input (L) on the
recording VCR to receive the signal from the
playback VCR.
Continue to page 8.
Continue to page 8.
B
A
Caution: The unauthorized recording of
television programs and other materials
may infringe the rights of others.
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Setting Up the VCR
1. Check accessories with VCR.
Contact your dealer if any items are missing.
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
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. The power and VCR indicators light in the VCR’s
display panel.
B. Press
CHAN up or down to change channels.
VG2053 Remote
(Stock No. 229652)
POWER TV•VCR PREV CH
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789
0
CHAN
MENU
MOVE
100
INPUT
PLAY
REW
STOP
FF
REC PAUSE
SPEED TRACKING SKIP
RF Coaxial Cable
(Stock No. 221392)
2 “AA” Batteries
Startup
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VG4053 Remote
(Stock No. 221391)
POWER TV•VCR PREV CH
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789
0
CHAN
MENU
MOVE
100
INPUT
PLAY
REW
STOP
FF
REC F.ADV SLOW PAUSE
SPEED TRACKING SKIP
VCR MAIN MENU
1 SET CLOCK
2 TIMER RECORDINGS
3 CHANNELS
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Setting Up the VCR
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 memorize the channels available through
your signal source—cable or antenna.
Also, if you change the signal source, you will need to
perform
AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH again.
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
CH3 CH4
switch on the VCR or the TV’s video input (refer to
TV’s manual).
• If you use a basic hookup, check the
VCR indicator in
display panel — it should be on. Press
TV•VCR to
turn it on.
• Check the connections.
B. Press 3 to display the CHANNELS menu.
C. Press 1to select the signal source, SIGNAL:CABLEor
ANTENNA.
D. Then, press 2to begin AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH. If
you are using a cable connection as your signal source,
125 channels are searched for the strongest signals and
the letter C appears on the VCR’s display panel. If you
are using an antenna connection, 69 channels are
searched.
Wait until the channel numbers stop changing. This
takes about one to two minutes. The TV tunes to the
lowest channel found. Then, pressing
CHANNEL up or
down selects only the active channels.
If you need to change the signal source setting, select
1 in
the
CHANNELS menu.
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.
You must place channels in memory using the AUTO
CHANNEL SEARCH
feature described above before you can
add or remove channels.
A. Press MENU on the remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU.
B. Press 3 to display the CHANNELS menu.
C. Press 3to display the ADD/REMOVE CHANNEL menu.
D. Select the channel you want to add or remove by
pressing the number buttons or using the
CHAN up or
down buttons on the remote.
E. Press the MOVE left button to remove the selected
channel. Press
MOVE right button to add the selected
channel.
F. When you are finished adding or removing channels,
press
MENU to remove the menu and resume normal
viewing.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 SET CLOCK
2 TIMER RECORDINGS
3 CHANNELS
CHANNELS
1 SIGNAL: CABLE
2 AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH
3 ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
CH 02
SEARCHING CHANNELS
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
CHANNELS
1 SIGNAL: CABLE
2 AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH
3 ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS
ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS
CH 03
IS CURRENTLY ADDED
PRESS 5TO REMOVE
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
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Setting Up the VCR
Startup
7.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 television
channels. Also, this button lets you record a program on the VCR
while watching another channel on the TV.
A. Press TV•VCR to see the picture from the VCR.
The
VCR indicator lights in the display panel.
B. Press CHAN up or down to change channels on the VCR.
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 TV•VCR to switch back to the picture from the VCR.
8. Set the time and date.
When you first turn on the VCR, --:-- appears in the clock area of the
VCR’s display panel.
A. Press MENU on remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU
on the TV screen.
B. Press 1 to display SET CLOCK.
C. Enter the time and date with the number buttons on the
remote.
• 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.
• Press MOVE left or right on the remote to change
incorrect entries.
D. Press MENU to remove SET CLOCK from the TV screen and
start the clock. The time appears in the VCR’s display panel.
TIMER
CH
C
PWR
VCR
VCR MAIN MENU
1 SET CLOCK
SET CLOCK
TIME --:-- AM
(HH:MM)
DATE --/--/----
PRESS 56TO MOVE
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
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Using the Remote Control
VCR Function Buttons
POWER TV•VCR PREV CH
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
CHAN
MENU
MOVE
100
INPUT
PLAY
REW
STOP
FF
REC F.ADV SLOW PAUSE
SPEED TRACKING SKIP
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100
Lets you select a channel number
over 100.
CHAN (Channel up or down)
Selects the next higher or lower channel
in the VCR’s channel memory.
FF (Fast Forward)
Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is
stopped.
Searches the picture in forward motion
during playback—5 times normal speed
in SP mode, 9 times normal speed in LP
mode and 15 times normal speed in
EP mode.
F. ADV (Frame Advance)
Lets you view one frame with each press
of the button when the tape is in stopaction pause
. This feature is not
available on the model VG2053.
INPUT
Selects an input line.
Turns the line input on or off.
Line input refers to the signal coming
from the component connected to
the audio/video jacks on the back of
the VCR.
MENU
Displays the VCR MAIN MENU on the
TV screen.
Removes a menu from the screen.
MOVE left or right
Moves the cursor to correct an entry.
Numbers (0 through 9)
Selects a channel up to 99—press two
numbers.
Selects a cable channel over 99—press
the 100 button and two numbers.
Or
press and hold 1 until 1-- appears on the
screen. Then, press the other two
numbers.
POWER TV•VCR PREV CH
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
CHAN
MENU
MOVE
100
INPUT
PLAY
REW
STOP
FF
REC PAUSE
SPEED TRACKING SKIP
POWER TV•VCR PREV CH
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
CHAN
MENU
MOVE
100
INPUT
PLAY
REW
STOP
FF
REC F.ADV SLOW PAUSE
SPEED TRACKING SKIP
POWER TV•VCR PREV CH
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
CHAN
MENU
MOVE
100
INPUT
PLAY
REW
STOP
FF
REC F.ADV SLOW PAUSE
SPEED TRACKING SKIP
VG4053 Remote
VG2053 Remote
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Using the Remote Control
VCR Function Buttons
(Continued)
PAUSE
Pauses action for viewing during
playback. Press
PAUSE again to resume
normal playback.
Pauses recording to prevent recording of
unwanted scenes.
Also, lets you pause a recording, then
resume the recording.
PLAY
Plays a tape.
POWER
Turns the VCR on and off.
PREV CH (Previous Channel)
Switches between two channels.
Select one channel, then select another.
Press
PREV CH to switch between the
two channels.
REC (Record)
Starts the VCR recording.
REW (Rewind)
Rewinds the tape when the VCR is
stopped. Rewinds in high speed when
you press
REW when a tape is
rewinding.
Searches the picture in reverse motion
during playback—5 times normal speed
in SP mode, 9 times normal speed in LP
mode and 15 times normal speed in
EP mode.
SKIP
Advances the tape 60 seconds during
playback.
SLOW
Plays a tape in slow-motion. This feature
is not available on the model VG2053.
SPEED (Tape Speed)
Selects a recording speed
(
SP, LP, EP).
STOP
Stops the VCR’s normal functions such
as record, playback, rewind, fast
forward, and pause.
TRACKING up or down
Reduces the streaks that may appear on
the picture.
Reduces picture ”jitter” during pause.
In
the model VG4053, reduces the streaks
during slow motion playback.
TV•VCR
Switches the picture signal so that it
either comes from the VCR or the TV
channel.
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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 the TV’s video input to see the
picture from the VCR.
2. Insert a tape in the VCR.
The VCR turns on automatically. The power and
VCR indicators light. The tape
automatically begins playback if the safety tab on the cassette has been removed.
3. Press PLAY, if necessary.
4. Press TRACKING up or down on the remote or VCR to remove any streaks from
the picture if necessary.
5. Press STOP on the VCR or the remote.
6. Press REW on the VCR or the remote.
The VCR automatically rewinds the tape if it reaches the end of the tape during
playback.
7. Press EJECT on the VCR to eject the tape once it is completely rewound.
STOP PLAY
POWER EJECT
HEAD
PRO FECT
VIDEO SYSTEM
FWDREW
RECORD
CHANNEL
Safety Tab
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Using the Playback Features
Playing a Tape
Display Clock or Time Counter
You can display the time counter or the clock in the VCR’s display panel.
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
2. Press 4 to display the SEARCH/COUNTER menu.
3. Press 5 choose CLOCK or COUNTER.
Time Counter
The time counter shows the actual 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 when the tape is
ejected from the VCR.
For example, if you recorded a 30-minute program at the beginning of the
tape, you would:
1. Insert the prerecorded tape.
2. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
3. Press 4 to display the SEARCH/COUNTER menu.
4. Press 5 to display only the counter in the VCR’s display panel.
5. Press FF to fast forward the tape until 0:30:00 appears in the
time counter.
6. Press STOP.
This is the end of the program. You can begin recording a new
program.
Clear Counter
You can reset the time counter to 00:00 anywhere on a tape so that you can
easily locate a tape segment.
1. Insert the prerecorded tape.
2. Display the time counter in the VCR’s front panel, see above.
3. Fast forward or rewind to the location where you want to reset
the timer to
00:00.
4. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
5. Press 4 to display the SEARCH/COUNTER menu.
6. Press 3 toreset the counter to 00:00.
Zero Search
The zero search feature lets you quickly return to a counter reading of
0:00:00 anywhere on the tape. This is especially convenient when you want
to watch a segment of a tape several times.
1. Insert the prerecorded tape.
2. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
3. Press 4 to display the SEARCH/COUNTER menu.
4. Press 4 to search for 0:00:00.
POWER TV•VCR PREV CH
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
CHAN
MENU
MOVE
100
INPUT
PLAY
REW
STOP
FF
REC F.ADV SLOW PAUSE
SPEED TRACKING SKIP
VCR MAIN MENU
1 SET CLOCK
2 TIMER RECORDINGS
3 CHANNELS
4 SEARCH/COUNTER
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
SEARCH/COUNTER
1 INDEX SEARCH FORWARD
2 INDEX SEARCH REVERSE
3 CLEAR COUNTER
4 ZERO SEARCH
5 DISPLAY: CLOCK
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
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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 EP speed.
Fast Forward Search
1. Press FF to search forward at a faster-than-normal
speed.
2. Press PLAY to return to playback.
Rewind Search
1. Press REW to search backward at a faster-than-normal
speed.
2. Press PLAY to return to playback.
Slow Motion
You can view a tape in slow motion during play or play pause.
Sound is turned off during slow-motion playback. Slow motion
works best in the SP or EP speed.
Slow Motion is not available in
model VG2053.
1. Press SLOW to begin slow-motion playback.
2. Use TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks
from
the picture.
3. Press PLAY to return to playback.
The VCR automatically switches from slow-motion
playback to stop after a few minutes.
Index Search
This VCR lets you automatically record an index mark on the tape
every time you stop and start recording. During playback, you can
locate the program you want to play by searching for the index
marks.
1. Insert the prerecorded tape.
2. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
3. Press 4 to display the SEARCH/COUNTER menu.
4. Press 1 to search forward or 2 to search in reverse on
the tape.
Some index marks may be missed:
• A mark that is too close to the current tape location.
• The mark at the beginning of a taped segment that is
five minutes or less.
• The first mark on the tape.
5. Press STOP to stop the index search when you see the
program you want.
POWER TV•VCR PREV CH
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
CHAN
MENU
MOVE
100
INPUT
PLAY
REW
STOP
FF
REC F.ADV SLOW PAUSE
SPEED TRACKING SKIP
Playing a Tape
VCR MAIN MENU
1 SET CLOCK
2 TIMER RECORDINGS
3 CHANNELS
4 SEARCH/COUNTER
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
SEARCH/COUNTER
1 INDEX SEARCH FORWARD
2 INDEX SEARCH REVERSE
3 CLEAR COUNTER
4 ZERO SEARCH
5 DISPLAY: CLOCK
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
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Commercial Scan (SKIP Button)
This is useful for scanning commercials or short program
segments.
1. Press SKIP during playback to advance the tape
approximately 60 seconds.
Pause for Stop Action
This feature stops a tape in action and lets you examine the details
of the scene on the screen. Stop actions works best for tapes
recorded in SP or EP speed.
1. Press PAUSE on the remote during playback to stop
the action.
2. Press TRACKING up or down to reduce any jittering of
the picture.
3. Press PAUSE or PLAY to return to playback.
The VCR automatically switches from stop-action
playback to stop after a few minutes.
Frame Advance (F. ADV Button)
Frame advance lets you view one stop-action frame after another.
Frame advance works best for tapes recorded in SP or EP speed.
Frame advance is not available in model VG2053.
1. Press PAUSE on the remote during playback to stop
the action.
2. Press F. ADV each time you want to view a frame of
the scene.
3. Press PAUSE or PLAY to resume normal playback.
Automatic Tracking
The VCR has automatic tracking which adjusts the picture when
you view a tape recorded on another VCR. Automatic tracking is
turned on when 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. Tracking is used when
playing a tape. It has no effect during recording.
When streaks or snow appear, press
TRACKING up or down on
the remote or VCR for the best possible picture.
During stop action pause, press
TRACKING up or down to reduce
any jittering of the picture.
For model VG4053, press TRACKING up or down to reduce
streaks during slow motion play.
POWER TV•VCR PREV CH
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
CHAN
MENU
MOVE
100
INPUT
PLAY
REW
STOP
FF
REC F.ADV SLOW PAUSE
SPEED TRACKING SKIP
Playing a Tape
Using the Playback Features
Recording a Program
Your VCR provides different recording features. The following sections describe these features.
Recording Speeds
Press SPEED on the remote to select a recording speed (SP, LP, or EP). The speed you select appears on the TV screen.
Types of Recordings
SP (Standard Play) gives the best quality recording. This 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.
LP (Long Play) gives twice the recording time of tapes recorded in SP. Special effects in
playback are not recommended in LP.
EP (Extended 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 Pause
This feature allows you to prevent recording short passages of unwanted material.
Press PAUSE on the remote during recording to stop and start recording.
The VCR automatically switches from pause to stop after a few minutes.
Basic Recording – Operating Instructions
To Make a Recording
Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel, either 3, 4, or the TV’s video input channel.
1. Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. The tape indicator appears in the VCR’s display
panel.
2. If you are 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
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.
To Stop a Recording
Press STOP on the remote or the VCR’s front panel.
Watch a TV Channel While VCR is Recording a Different Channel
1. Follow steps 1 through 5 above.
2. If you are using one of the basic hookups, press TV•VCR to switch to the TV channel.
The VCR indicator turns off in the display panel.
3. Select the channel you want to watch with the TV’s channel buttons.
4. Press STOP on the VCR or remote when the recording is finished.
Recording Time
Cassette SP LP EP
T-120 2Hr 4Hr 6Hr
T-160 2Hr 40Min 5Hr 20Min 8Hr
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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 turns off automatically at the end of the recording.
Operating Instructions
1. Turn on the VCR.
2. Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
3. Select the channel you want to record.
4. Use SPEED on the remote to select a recording speed.
5. Press REC on the remote or RECORD on the VCR to
activate recording.
6. Press REC repeatedly until the amount of recording
time for the program appears on the display panel.
Each press of REC or RECORD increases the time —
30 minutes up to 4 hours. The time remaining
continuously appears in the VCR’s display panel.
The REC indicator appears in the VCR’s display panel.
Press REC again to increase the recording time.
7. Press POWER to stop the recording.
Stopping a One Touch Recording in Progress
Press POWER on the remote of the VCR’s front panel.
STOP PLAY
POWER EJECT
FWDREW
RECORD
CHANNEL
RECORD
POWER TV•VCR PREV CH
12 3
456
789
0
CHAN
MENU
MOVE
100
INPUT
PLAY
REW
STOP
FF
REC F.ADV SLOW PAUSE
SPEED TRACKING SKIP
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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 MENUon the remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
2. Press 2to display the TIMER RECORDINGSmenu.
3. Press the number that corresponds to the program you want
to enter
4. Press the number buttons on the remote to enter the channel
number, start time including AM or PM, and end time for
the recording.
5. Enter the date of the recording by
• pressing the number buttons on the remote to enter a
specific month and day for a one time program
• pressing ‘88’ to select weekly program mode which records
a program once a week, then entering the 1 to 7 code that
corresponds to a specific day of the week
• pressing ‘99’ to select daily program mode which records a
program at the same time every day.
6. Press SPEED on the remote to select a recording speed.
Press MOVE left or right on remote to correct an entry.
Press 0 on the remote to delete an entry.
7. Press MENU to save your program. If OVERLAP appears on
the screen, you have entered two programs whose times
overlap.
8. Repeat steps 3 – 5for additional programs or press
MENU to remove the menu from the TV screen. A reminder
appears on the screen.
9. If you are using a cable box, leave it turned on and tuned to
the channel you want to record. Otherwise,
turn off the
VCR before the recording begins.
The timer indicator appears in the VCR display panel.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 SET CLOCK
2 TIMER RECORDINGS
Stopping a Timer Recording
Press POWER on the remote of the VCR’s front panel.
TIMER RECORDINGS
CH START END DATE
1 -- --:-- --:-- --/-2 -- --:-- --:-- --/-3 -- --:-- --:-- --/-4 -- --:-- --:-- --/--
PROGRAM 1 (ONE TIME)
CHANNEL --
START TIME --:-- AM
END TIME --:-- AM
START DATE --/-TAPE SPEED SP
PRESS 56TO MOVE
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
PROGRAM 1 (ONE TIME)
CHANNEL 02
START TIME 9:29 PM
END TIME 11:01PM
START DATE 3/3
TAPE SPEED EP
PRESS 0 TO DELETE
PRESS 56TO MOVE
PRESS MENU TO SAVE
PROGRAM OVERLAP
2 AND 1
REVIEW PROGRAMS TO
DECIDE WHICH ONE TO
REMOVE
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
IMPORTANT REMINDER
INSERT TAPE AND
TURN VCR OFF FOR
TIMER RECORDING
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Recording a Program
Checking or Clearing Timer Recordings
1. Press MENU on the remote to display the VCR MAIN
MENU.
2. Press 2 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu.
3. Press the number of the program you want to remove.
4. Press 0 on the remote when the program you want to
delete appears on the screen.
5. Press MENU to remove the menu from the screen when
you finish.
Timer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input
The line input refers to the signal coming from the VCR’s
AUDIO and VIDEO IN jacks. 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, press INPUT on the remote to enter AV
instead of the channel number on the TV screen during
timer programming.
Recording While You’re Away (Timer Recording)
VCR MAIN MENU
1 SET CLOCK
2 TIMER RECORDINGS
PROGRAM 1 - ONE TIME
CHANNEL AV
START TIME --:-END TIME --:-START DATE --/--/-TAPE SPEED SP
PRESS 56TO MOVE
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
TIMER RECORDINGS
CH START END DATE
1 02 9:29 11:01 3/ 3
2 -- --:-- --:-- --/-3 -- --:-- --:-- --/-4 -- --:-- --:-- --/--
PROGRAM 1 (ONE TIME)
CHANNEL 02
START TIME 9:29 PM
END TIME 11:01PM
START DATE 3/3
TAPE SPEED EP
PRESS 0 TO DELETE
PRESS 56TO MOVE
PRESS MENU TO SAVE
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Recording a Program
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. Turn on the TV and VCRs.
2. Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel, either 3, 4, or the
TV’s video input.
3. If you connected your VCR using Option A (page 6), tune the
recording VCR to channel 3 or 4 – the one you selected on the
back of the playback VCR.
If you connected your VCR using Option B (page 6), press
INPUT on the recording VCR’s remote to select the line input.
4. Insert the tape you want to copy into the playback VCR.
Insert a blank tape with its safety tab in place into the
recording VCR.
5. Press PLAY, then PAUSE on the playback VCR’s remote
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 REC on the remote or RECORDon the VCR. Then,
press PAUSE on the recording VCR’s remote to place the
recording VCR in record pause.
7. Press PAUSEon 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 the recording VCR’s remote 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’s remote. Press PAUSE on both VCRs
at the same time to resume copying.
9. Press STOPon 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.
Caution: The unauthorized
recording of television
programs and other
materials may infringe the
rights of others.
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References
Format: VHS
Record/Playback Video: Model VG2053 2-Head
Model VG4053 4-Head
System: Audio: Mono record/playback system
Video Signal 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: Auto Programming frequency synthesis
Power Requirement: 120V AC, 60 Hz
Power Consumption: 17 watts
Dimensions: 3.5 inches high
(89 mm)
14.2 inches wide
(360 mm)
12.3 inches deep
(312 mm)
Weight: 9 pounds
(4.1 kg)
Storage Temperature
Range:
- 22˚F to +149˚F
Operating
Temperature Range:
+41˚F to +104˚F
*Check your cable company‘s compatibility 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.
Specifications
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References
Location of Controls
STOP PLAY
POWER EJECT
FWDREW
RECORD
CHANNEL
CHANNEL Up or Down
Selects next higher or lower channel in the
VCR’s channel memory.
EJECT
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 in forward motion
during playback.
PLAY
Plays a tape.
POWER
Turns the VCR on or off.
RECORD
Start the VCR recording
Remote Sensor
Receives signals from the remote control.
Aim the remote at this sensor with no
objects between them.
REW (Rewind)
Rewinds the tape when the VCR is
stopped.
Searches the picture in reverse motion
during playback.
STOP
Stops the VCR’s normal functions such as
record, playback, fast forward or rewind.
Front Panel
Tape Compartment
Remote Sensor
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References
Location of Controls
Back Panel
CH3 CH4 Switch
Selects the channel to which you tune the TV to
see the VCR picture if you connect the VCR
using one of the basic hookups.
ANT (Antenna) IN Connector
Receives a signal from an antenna or cable
system when attached.
RF OUT Connector
Passes signal to TV using the cable supplied.
VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN Jacks
Receives signals from another component like a
VCR or camcorder when it is connected to these
jacks. Use
INPUT on the remote to select.
VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT Jacks
Sends signals from VCR to another component like
a VCR or camcorder when it is connected to these
jacks.
RF OUT
ANT IN
CH 3
IN
AUDIO
VIDEO
OUT
CH 4
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References
Display Panel
Channel number or Line Input
The channel number or line input is displayed.
AU lights when you press INPUT and record from the VIDEO
IN and AUDIO IN jacks on the back of the VCR.
Cassette In Indicator
Lights when a tape is in the VCR.
Power Indicator
Lights when the VCR is turned on.
Status Indicator
Shows what the VCR is doing:
6
Playback
REC and
ll Record-pause
6
and ll Frame Advance/Playback Pause
6
Slow Motion
55
Rewind
6
and 55flashing Reverse Search
66
Fast Forward
6
and 66flashing Forward Search
REC Record
AM
TIMER
PM
OFF
PWR
VCR
CH
C
SP LEP
REC
Tape Speed Indicator
SP, LP, EP
Time or Counter
The current time is displayed or the VCR tape counter
is displayed.
TIMER Indicator
Shows VCR is set for timer recording when VCR is
turned off.
Flashes when the timer recording is set and there is no
cassette in the VCR.
VCR Indicator
Lights when using the TV•VCR button.
When using one of the basic hookups:
• When
VCR indicator is on, the picture comes from
Current Time or Counter
Power
Indicator
Power
Indicator
VCR
Indicator
Channel Number
or
Line Indicator
Cassette
In
Status
Indicators
Timer
Program Indicator
Location of Controls
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References
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.
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 charge.
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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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.
No power
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 or time counter does
not change during zero search feature
Will not record or play
Will not record
Can’t stop VCR recording
• Plug VCR into an operating outlet.
• Check connections.
• Remove batteries and hold down one or more buttons for several seconds to
drain the microprocessor inside the remote and reset it. Re-install the
batteries and try remote again.
• Aim remote at VCR with no objects between them.
• Change batteries.
• Press
TV•VCR to turn VCR indicator off.
• Switch TV to an active channel.
• Check antenna connections.
• 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, stop action, frame advance,
and slow-motion playback.
• Press the
TRACKING button on the remote or VCR to move streaks up or
down and out of the picture.
• Check tape — it may be worn out or of poor quality.
• 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 (–) appears in front of the time if you rewind the tape farther back
than a counter reading of
0:00:00.
• No cassette in VCR.
• Eject and re-insert cassette.
• Broken tape — try another cassette.
• VCR is in pause mode. Press
PAUSE on remote.
• Safety tab removed from cassette.
• Make sure the line indicator (
AU) does not appear in the display panel for
normal recording from the VCR’s tuner. Press
INPUT on the remote to turn
the line input off.
•
Press POWER on the VCR twice.
Trouble Here's what to try:
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• Tape already rewound.
• Cable box was not turned on at time recording was to begin.
• Program entered incorrectly (wrong channel or times).
• Power interruption. Reset clock.
See page 9.
• Check to see if time and date are correct — including
AM/PM.
• 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.
• Power interruption. Clock on the front panel will show - -:- -.
• Clock was not set accurately (check
AM/PM and date). See page 9.
• Time counter display appears in the VCR’s display panel.
• VCR is removing tape from heads. This is normal. The head cylinder inside
the VCR continues to rotate for a few minutes after you put the VCR in the
stop mode.
• Check antenna connections.
• Check
SIGNAL:CABLE/ANTENNA feature.
• Channels must be placed in memory using
AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH
feature before channels can be added or removed from channel memory.
See page 8.
• Cable channels over 69 can only be selected if SIGNAL:CABLE/ANTENNA
feature is set to CABLE. Details are on page 8.
• Press PLAY to return to normal playback.
• Timer recording programmed and no cassette in VCR.
References
Trouble Checks
Trouble Here's what to try:
Rewind does not operate
Timer recording not made
or wrong program recorded
Incorrect time or date
VCR makes noise when stopped
Will not AUTO-SEARCH active
channels correctly
Cannot add or remove channels
Cannot select channels over 69
Tape plays back in slow motion
Timer indicator flashes
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References
Index
100 button ............................................10
Accessories, Included ................................7
Add or Remove Channels from
Memory...................................................8
ADD/REMOVE CHANNEL Menu............8
Antenna Connections .............................2,3
AUDIO IN Jacks...................................3-6,23
AUDIO OUT Jacks..............................3-6,23
AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH Feature.......8
Back Panel .................................................23
Batteries, Inserting in Remote...................7
Cable System With Cable Box
Connections.....................................2,4,5
Cable System Without Cable Box
Connections........................................2,3
Card, Registration.......................................i
CH3 CH4 Switch................................3-8,23
CHANNEL Buttons................................8,22
CHANNELS Menu......................................8
Checking Timer Recordings ...................19
Checks, Trouble...................................26-27
Choosing a Hookup...................................2
Cleaning the VCR.....................................21
Clear Counter............................................13
Clearing Timer Programs........................19
Clock on V CR Display............................13
Commercial Scan......................................15
Connections .............................................2-6
Antenna............................................2-3
Audio/Video Jacks......................2,3-6
Cable-TV .......................................2,3-5
Two VCRs ...........................................6
Contents.......................................................1
Copying Tape, Connections......................6
Copying Tapes..........................................20
Counter on VCR Display.........................13
Date and Time, Setting ..............................9
Design Specifications...............................21
Display Panel............................................24
EP Speed....................................................16
F. ADV (Frame Advance)
Button..............................................10,15
F F (Fast Forward)
Button..............................................11,22
First-Time Operation..............................7-9
Frame Advance Feature ..........................15
Front Panel ................................................22
Hookups
Antenna............................................2-3
Amplifier/Receiver.........................2,6
Audio/Video Jacks......................2,3-6
Cable-TV .......................................2,3-5
Two VCRs ...........................................6
Hookup, Choosing.....................................2
Index Search..............................................14
INPUT Button ......................................10-19
Limited Warranty.....................................25
Line Input, Recording From ...................19
Location of Controls
Remote Control...........................10-11
VCR Back Panel................................23
VCR Display Panel...........................24
VCR Front Panel...............................22
LP Speed....................................................16
MENU Button..................................10,14,18
Number Buttons.......................................10
One Touch Recording
Setting................................................17
Stopping ............................................17
Operating Instructions
Copying Tapes..................................20
One Touch Recording.....................17
Playing a Tape..................................12
Recording a Program.......................16
Timer Recording...............................18
Operation, First Time .............................7-9
PAUSE Button..........................................11
Pause for Stop Action ..............................15
Pause, Recording......................................20
Picture Search ...........................................13
PLAY Button ........................................11,12
Playing a Tape.....................................12-15
POWER Button......................................7,11
Power Indicator........................................24
PREV. CH (Previous Channel)
Button...................................................11
Problems, Solving ...............................26-27
Product Registration...................................i
REC Button................................11,16,18,19
REC Indicator...........................................23
RECORD Button .................................19,22
Recording
Basic ...................................................16
From Another VCR..........................20
One Program While
Watching Another..........................16
One Touch ........................................17
Pause..................................................20
Speeds................................................16
Stopping a Basic ...............................16
Stopping a One Touch.....................17
Stopping a Timer..............................18
Timer.............................................18-19
Types Of ............................................16
Registration Card........................................i
Remote Control ...................................10-11
Remote Sensor ..........................................22
Remove or Add Channels from
Memory..................................................8
REMOVE/ADD CHANNEL Menu............8
REW Button ..............................................11
Safety Precautions.......................................i
Searching, Picture.....................................13
Sensor, Remote .........................................22
SET CLOCK Menu.....................................9
Setting a Timer Recording ......................18
Setting Up the VCR.................................7-9
SKIP Button .........................................11,15
SLOW Button.......................................11,13
Slow Motion..............................................13
Solving Problems ................................26-27
SP Speed ....................................................16
Specifications ............................................21
SPEED Button.....................................11,16
Speeds, Recording....................................16
Startup ......................................................7-9
Stop Action Pause ....................................15
STOP Button.............................................11
Stopping a Basic Recording ....................16
Stopping a One Touch Recording..........17
Stopping a Timer Recording...................18
Time and Date, Setting ..............................9
Time Counter............................................13
Timer Indicator.........................................24
Timer Recording
Checking and Clearing....................19
Front VCR Line Input......................19
Setting................................................18
Stopping ............................................18
Tracking, Automatic and Manual..........15
TRACKING Button...................................11
Trouble Checks....................................26-27
SIGNAL Feature.........................................8
Turn On VCR..............................................7
TV•VCR Button......................................9,11
VCR Controls.................................10-11, 22
VCR Indicator...........................................24
VCR MAIN MENU...................................8-9
VCR, Cleaning ..........................................21
VCR, Turn On.............................................7
VCRs Memory, Placing Channels............8
VCRs, Connecting for Tape Copying......6
VIDEO IN Jacks..................................3-6, 23
VIDEO OUT Jacks ..............................3-6,23
Warranty, Limited....................................25
Zero Search................................................13
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Indianapolis, IN 46290-1024
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1995 Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.
Trademark(s)®Registered
Marca(s) Registrada(s)
Printed in Korea
Part Number 95-VG2053/VG4053-1
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.
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