Important Information i
G4038/VG4039
VCR User 's Guide
Table of Contents
Hooking Up the VCR 2-6
Setting Up the VCR 7-9
Using the Remote Control 10-12
Playing a Tape 13-17
Recording a Program 18-26
References
Trouble Checks 30-31
Limited Warranty 32
27-29
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Index
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Introduction
Important information
WARNING
To reduce the risk of
fire or shock hazard, do
not expose this VCR to
rain or moisture.
Cautions
WARNING
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DO NOT OPEN
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To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne
correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqû 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).
For safety reasons, make sure any equipment or accessories connected to this product bears the UL
listing mark, or if purchased and used in Canada, the CSA certification mark. If in doubt, contact
qualified service personnel.
FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the
user's authority to operate it.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
This symbol indicates "dangerous
voltage" inside the product that
presents a risk of electric shock or
personal injury.
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This symbol indicates important
instructions accompan)dng the
product.
Note To Cable TV Installer
This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code
(Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) which provides guidelines for proper grounding
and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the
building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
Product Registration
Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately. Returning this card
allows us to contact you if needed.
Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase.
Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you need them. The numbers
are located on the back of the VCR.
Model No. VG4038/ VG4039
Serial No.
Purchase Date:
Dealer / Address / Phone:
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Introduction
Table of Contents
Important Information
Warnings, Cautions, Note to Cable TV Installer, and Product Registration
Hooking Up the VCR
Choosing a Hookup
Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box
Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels
Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels
Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes
Setting Up the VCR
Startup
Check Accessories with VCR_
Insert Batteries in Remote
Turn on the TV and VCR
Place Channels in the VCR's Memory ___________
Add or Remove Channels from the VCR's Memory
Use TV«VCR Button
Set the Time and Date
Using the Remote Control
Component, VCR, and TV Buttons
Controlling a VCR
Controlling a TV
Playing a Tape
Operating Instructions
Using the Playback Features
Auto Play Feature
Pause for Stop Action _
Slow Motion
Picture Search
Frame Advance
Automatic and Manual Tracking
DISPLAY Button
Time Counter ________________
Index Search
Go-To Search_________________
Time Search
Commercial Scan
Recording a Program
Types of Recordings
Basic Recording - Operating Instructions ______________________
Watch a TV Channel While VCR is Recording a Different Channel _
Recording Speeds
Recording Pause ______________________________^__________
One Touch Recording (OTR)
Recording While You're Away
Select a Cable Box Viewing Channel _
VCR Plus+ Recording_
Timer Recording
Checking or Clearing Timer Recordings
Additional Recording Information
Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes
References
Specifications
Cleaning the VCR
Location of Controls
Front and Back Panel
Display Panel
Trouble Checks
Limited Warranty
Index
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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 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 signais?
Choose one answer from below.
A. Outside antenna - Turn to page 3.
B. Rabbit ears (set-tpp) and/or bow tie antenna - Turn to page 3.
C. Cable System - Go to question 2.
Optionai Hookups
2. What type of Cabie-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.
How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapes?
A. Select a hookup by answering questions 1 and 2 above.
B. Then modify the connections as shown on page 6.
Hooking Up the VCR
Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box
A. Basic hookup.
Use this hookup for a simple connec±ion
which requires fewer accessories.
1. Set the CHS CH4 switch on back of VCR
to either channel 3 or 4.
You will 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..
C ontinue to page 7.
4.
Advanced hookup.
Use this hookup for sli^tly improved
picture quality and more convenient
operation — use of TV*VCR button not
required.
1. Connect as shown.
This connection requires additional accessories
not provided.
2. Plug in power cords of VCR and TV.
Continue to page 7.
3.
You will tune the TV to its video input to watch
the VCR.
From Antenna
F
or Cable
Back of TV
I looking Up the VCR
Cable System With Cable Box to Unsctantfile All Channels
A. Basic hookup.
Use this hookup for a simple connection
which requires fewer accessories.
1. Set the CHS CH4 switch on back of VCR
to either channel 3 or 4.
You wiU 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.
Conliiuie to page 7.
4.
BT
From Cable
Cable Box
B. Advanced hookup.
Use this hookup for slightly improved
picture quality and more convenient
operation — use of TV»VCR button not
required.
1. Connect as shown.
This coimection requires additional accessories
not provided.
2. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and
cable box.
Continue to page 7.
You will tune the TV to its video input to watch
the VCR.
Cable Box
Hooking Up the VCR
Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels
(such as HBO, Showtime, Pay-Per-View, etc.)
A. Basic hookup.
Use this hookup for a simple connection
which requires fewer accessories.
1. Set the CHS CH4 switch on back of VCR
to either channel 3 or 4.
You will 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.
Continue to page 7.
4.
From Cable
Cable Box
B. Advanced hookup.
Use this hookup for slightly improved
picture quality and more convenient
operation — use of TV*VCR button not
required.
1. Connect as shown.
This connection requires additional accessories
not provided.
2. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and
cable box.
Continue to page 7.
You will tune the TV to its video input to watch
the VCR. All pay channels are viewed through
the VCR.
Hooking Up the VCR
Connecting IWo VCRs for Copying TEipes
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 CHS CH4 switch on the playback
VCR to either channel 3 or 4.
You will 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.
Continue to page 7.
5.
El
From Antenna, Cable
or Cable Box
Playback
VCR
RF Coàxial Cable
(supplied)
Recording
VCR
RF Coaxial
I Cable
Use the hookup to the TV
as previously selected on
pages 3, 4, or 5.
Option B hookup.
Use this hookup for slightly improved copy
quality and more convenient operation —
use of TV»VCR button 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.
3. Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV.
Continue to page 7.
4.
You will select the line (audio/video) input on
the recording VCR to receive the signal from
the playback VCR.
Caution: The unauthorized recording of
television programs and other materials
may infringe the rights of others.
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From Antenna, Cable
or Cable Box
AudioA/ideo
Cables
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Playback
VCR (only)
Recording
VCR
RF Coaxial
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Use the hookup to the TV
as previously selected on
pages 3,4, or 5.
Setting Up the VCR
Startup
1. Check accessories with VCR.
Contact your dealer if any items are missing.
2. Insert batteries in remote.
UK:
2 "AA” Batteries
RF Coaxial Cable
(Stock No. 207417)
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
4. Tkirn on the VCR.
A. Press VCR1 on the remote.
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.)
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Setting Up the VCR
Startup
5. Place channels In the VCR’s memory.
Channels 2 through 13 including line input (L) are in the VCR's"
memory when you first turn it on. Pressing CHANNEL up or down
stops on these channels. To get additional channels available on
your antenna or cable system, you must use the Auto-Search
Channels feature of the VCR. If you ever change cable or antenna
signals, you may need to Auto-Search channels again.
A. Press VCR1 to set remote to control VCR.
B. Press MENU»PROG on the remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU
on the TV screen. If the menu does not appear on the TV screen:
• Make sure TV is tuned to same channel as CH3 CH4
switch on VCR or the TV's video input (refer to TV's
manual).
• Press VCR1 and then press MENU»PROG.
• If you use a basic hookup, check VCR indicator in display
panel — it should be on. Press TV»VCR to turn it on.
• Check the connections.
C. Press 4 to select CHANNEL SETUP.
D. Press 1 to begin Auto-Search Channels.
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 up or down will select only the
active channels.
The VCR automatically selects ANTENNA or CABLE of the
Tuning Mode feature in the CHANNEL SETUP menu. If you
need to change the setting manually, press 3.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+ Programming
2.Timer Programming
3 Review Programs
4 Channel Setup
CHANNEL $
1
Auto-Search
2
Add/Remove
3 Tuning Mode
4 Sat. /Cable
0 Exit to Mai
ETUP
Channels
Channels
: ANTENNA
Box Setup
n 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.
A. Press VCR1.
B. Press MENU«PROG on the remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU
on the TV screen.
C. Press 4 to display the CHANNEL SETUP menu.
D. Press 2 to display the ADD/REMOVE CHANNEL menu.
E. FoUow the directions on the screen.
F. Add or remove more channels'by entering channel numbers or
using CHANNEL up and down buttons.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+ Programming
2 Timer Programming
3 Review Programs
4 Channel Setup
CHANNEL SETUP
1 Auto-Search Channels
2 Add/Remove Channels
ADD/REMOVE CHANNEL
CH 03
i s presently ADDED
Press CLEAR to 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. This button allows you to record a program on the VCR
while watching another channel on the TV. Details are on page 18.
A. Press VCR1 to set the remote to control the VCR.
B. Press TV«VCR to see the picture from thé VCR.
C. Press CHANNEL up or down to change channels on the VCR.
D. Press TV«VCR to see the TV channels.
E. Return the TV to the VCR viewing channel — CH3 or CH4.
F. Press VCR1, then TV«VCR to switch back to the picture
The VCR indicator lights in the display panel.
The channel number changes on the TV screen.
The VCR indicator does not light in the display panel. Change
channels using the TV's remote.
from the VCR.
8. Set the time and date.
Important: Only model VG4039 is equipped with a clock on the
front display panel. Model VG4038's clock must be set using the
on-screen display.
When you first turn on the VG4039 VCR, — : — appears in the
clock area of the VCR's display panel.
A. Press MENU«PROG on remote to see VCR MAIN MENU on the
TV screen.
B. Press 6 to display SET VCR CLOCK.
C. Enter the time and date with the number buttons on the
remote.
• Press 0 before single-digit numbers.
• Press CLEAR on the remote to change incorrect entries.
D. Press MENU«PROG to remove the SET VCR CLOCK menu
from the TV screen and start the clock.
E. Press 0 to exit the menu system.
The time will appear in the VCR's display panel for
VG4039 model and the time and date wiU appear on
the TV screen whenever you press DISPLAY.
VCR Display Panel (VG4039 only)
Example; press 0, then 5, then 0, then 7 for a time
of 5:07. Press 1 for AM or 2 for PM.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR PLUS+ Programming
2 Timer Programming
3 Review Programs
'A Channel Setup
5 VCR Setup Options
6 Set VCR Clock
SET VCR CLOCK
Time : —
(nh: mm)
Date —/ — /-
Press MENU to exit
LIsi)}g the Remote Control
Buttons
Component Buttons
Press one of the buttons to set the remote to operate that component.
OFF TV VCR 1
TV'VCR VCR 2
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Turns on a compatible GE, RCA,
or ProScan TV and sets the
remote to control the TV.
See page 12.
VCR1
Turns on a compatible GE, RCA,
or ProScan VCR and sets remote
to control the VCR.
VCR2
Turns on a compatible GE, RCA,
or ProScan VCR and sets remote
to control the VCR when it has
been setup. See page 12.
VCR Function Buttons
Press VCR1 (VCR2) to set remote to control the VCR to use the function
CHANNEL A/T
Selects next higher or lower
channel in the VCR's channel
memory.
CLEAR
Resets time counter to 0:00:00.
Allows you to change entries
when setting the clock or VCR for
a VCR Plus+ or timer recording.
DISPLAY
Shows VCR operating displays
on the TV screen.
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Displays the time counter.
EDIT
Signals two properly connected
VCRs to begin copying a tape.
See page 26.
F.ADV (Frame Advance)
Lets you view one frame with
each press of the button when
tape is in stop-action pause.
F.FWD (Fast Forward)
Fast forwards the tape when the
VCR is stopped.
Searches the picture in forward
motion during playback.
INPUT
Turns the line input (L) in VCR
display panel (VG4039 only) or
VIDEO IN on TV screen 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*PROG
Displays the VCR MAIN MENU
on the TV screen.
Removes a menu from the
screen.
Numbers (0 through 9 & 100)
Select a channel up to 99 by
pressing two numbers.
Select a cable channel over 99 by
pressing 100 and then two
numbers.
Press the 100 button, then two
numbers to select a channel over
99.
Or, select a cable channel over 99
by pressing and holding 1 until
1 — appears on the screen. Then
press the other two numbers.
OFF
Turns off VCR when remote is set
control the VCR.
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Using the Remote Control
Buttons
VCR Function Buttons
(continued)
PAUSE
Pauses action for viewing during
playback.
Pauses recording to prevent
recording of unwanted scenes.
PLAY
Plays a tape.
PREV. CH. (Previous Channel)
Switches between two channels.
Select one channel and then select
another. Press PREV CH to
switch between the two channels.
REC'OTR
Starts VCR recording.
Used for one touch recording
REW (Rewind)
Rewinds the tape when the VCR
is stopped.
Searches the picture in reverse
motion during playback.
SEARCH
Displays INDEX, TIME and GO
TO SEARCH menus on TV.
Advances tape 60 or 120 seconds
during playback.
SLOW A/T
Used for slow-motion playback.
SPEED (Tape Speed)
Selects a recording speed
(SP, LP, SLP).
STOP
Stops the normal functions such
as record, playback, rewind, fast
forward, and pause of the VCR.
TRACKING T/A
Lets you manually reduce the
streaks that may appear on the
picture during play or pause.
Reduces picture "jitter" during
stop-action playback.
TV«VCR
Switches the picture signal so
that it either comes from the VCR
or the TV channel.
(OTR). See page 20.
TV Function Buttons
Press the TV button to set remote to control a compatible TV. Some buttons may not work with the TV,
See page 9.
CHANNELA/T
Selects next higher or lower
channel in the TV's channel
memory when remote is set to
control a TV.
CLEAR
Removes menus or status
displays from the screen.
DISPLAY
Shows the status displays on the
screen.
Removes menus or displays from
the screen.
MUTE
Turns the TV sound on or off.
Numbers (0 through 9)
Select a channel up to 99 by
pressing two numbers.
Select a cable channel over 99 by
pressing 100 arid then two
numbers.
Press the 100 button, then two
numbers to select a channel over
99.
Or, select a cable channel over 99
by pressing and holding 1 until
1 — appears on the screen. Then
press the other two numbers.
OFF
Turns off a compatible TV when
remote is set to control TV.
PREV. CH. (Previous Channel)
Switches between two channels.
Select one channel and then select
another. Press PREV. CH. to
switch between the two channels.
VOLUME A/T
Raises and lowers sound of TV.
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Using the Remote Control
Controlling a VCR
The VCR's remote controls two compatible GE, RCA, or ProScan VCRs with the
VCR1 and VCR2 buttons. Most compatible VCRs automatically respond to VCR1
without being programmed. If you own two compatible VCRs, test them to see if
VCR1 turns on both VCRs. If it does, then you may want to program this VCR to
respond to the VCR2 button on the remote.
Program the VCR for remote control
Set the Remote Control feature of the VCR to the VCR1
or VCR2 position. The remote then controls the VCR
with either the VCR1 or VCR2 button — whichever
position you select in the menu.
A. Press MENU«PROG to display the VCR MAIN
MENU.
B. Press 5 to display SETUP OPTIONS.
C. Press 2 to activate the Remote Control feature.
D. Press VCR1 or VCR2 to change the setting and
program this VCR to respond to the VCR1 or VCR2
button — whichever you select.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR PLUS+ Programming
2 Timer Programming
3 Review Programs
4 Channel Setup
3 VCR Setup Options
SETUP OPTIONS
1 VCR Plus+ Setup
2 Remote Control; VCR1
3 Auto Play; ON
Press VCR2 to change
Important Reminder: Remember you must |
press VCR1 or VCR2 on the remote whichever you selected in the menu before the remote wiU operate this VCR.
Controlling a TV
The VCR's remote is preprogrammed to control the basic functions of a compatible
GE, RCA, or ProScan TV.
Operate the TV
Test the TV buttons to see which ones may operate
your TV.
A. Point the remote at the TV and press TV.
B. Use the "TV Buttons" as described on page 11.
SETUP OPTIONS
VCR Plus+ Setup
1
Remote Control: VCR2
2
Auto Play: ON
3
0 Exit to Hain Menu
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Helpful Hint: Notice the difference!
between the TV and VCR on-screen
displays. This is one way to tell if the
remote is set to control the VCR or the TV.
Plni/uig 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. Tape automatically begins playback if the safety
tab on the cassette has been removed and the Auto Play feature is turned on.
3. Press PLAY, if necessary.
4. Press CHANNEL»TRACKING on the VCR or TRACKING up or down on the
remote to remove any streaks from the picture if necessary. Details are on
page 15.
5. Press STOP on the VCR or remote.
6. Press REWIND on the VCR or REW. on the remote.
The VCR will automatically rewind the tape if it reaches the end of the tape
during playback. While rewinding, you can also press POWER on the VCR or
OFF on the remote and the VCR will automatically turn off after rewinding.
7. Press EJECT on the VCR to eject the tape once it is completely rewound.
EJECT
STOP
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Pliujiu^ (] 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.
1. Press MENU«PROG on the remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU on
the TV screen.
2. Press 5 to display the SETUP OPTIONS menu.
3. Press 3 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.
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 or SLP speed.
1. Press PAUSE during playback to stop the action.
2. Press TRACKING ▼ or A on the remote or CHANNEL»TRACKING
on the VCR to reduce any jittering of the picture.
3. Press PAUSE or PLAY to return to playback.
The VCR will automatically switch from stop-action playback to
stop after a few minutes.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+ Programming
2 Timer Programming
3 Review Programs
4 Channel Setup
5 VCR Setup Options
SETUP OPTIONS
1 VCR Plus+ Setup
2 Remote Control: VCR1
3AutoPLay: ON
0 Exit to Main Menu
Slow Motion
You can view the picture in slow motion during play or play pause.
SLOW A and T allow you to change the speed. Sound is turned off during
slow-motion playback. Slow motion works best in the SP or SLP speed.
1. Press SLOW A to increase the speed or ▼ to decrease the speed.
2. Use TRACKING A or T on the remote or CHANNEL«TRACKING on
the VCR to remove any streaks from the picture.
3. Press PLAY to return to playback.
The VCR will automatically switch from slow-motion playback to
stop after a few minutes.
Picture Search
You can search a picture during playback by fast forwarding or rewinding the
tape. Sound is turned off during picture search. The picture is best for tapes
recorded in the SP or SLP speed.
Fast Forward Search
1. Press F.FWD to search forward at a faster-than-normal speed.
2. Press F.FWD or PLAY to return to playback.
Rewind Search
Use REW. instead of F.FWD for the same steps in "Fast Forward
Search."
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Playing a Tape
Using the Playback Features
DISPLAY Button
1. Press DISPLAY to display the status of the VCR, channel
number, time counter, date, time, and tape speed on the TV
screen.
The time and date must be set before they are displayed. If you
do not press DISPLAY again, this display will time out.
2. Press DISPLAY again to continually display the time counter on
the TV screen. The time counter will appear instead of the time
in the VCR's display panel (VG4039 only).
3. Press DISPLAY again to remove the time counter from the TV.
On model VG 4039 the time counter will remain in the VCR's
display panel and no status displays will appear on the TV
screen. This is convenient for editing tapes.
4. Press DISPLAY again to return to the normal display mode.
On model VG 4039 the clock will appear in the VCR's display
panel and no status displays will appear on the TV screen.
Frame Advance (F.ADV Button)
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.
2. Press F.ADV each time you want to view a frame of the scene.
3. Press PAUSE or PLAY to resume normal playback.
DISPLAY.
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Status Displays
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Minutes
Seconds
Time Counter Only
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No Displays
Automatic Tracking
The VCR has automatic tracking which adjusts the picture when plapng
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.
Manuai Tracking
Occasionally, you may need to manually adjust tracking on a tape recorded
on a different VCR or camcorder. The TFIACKING buttons on the remote or
CHANNEL»TRACKING on the VCR are used when pla)dng a tape. They have
no effect during recording.
When streaks or snow appear during normal or slow-motion playback,
press TRACKING up or down on remote or CHANNEL»TRACKING on VCR
for the best possible picture. During stop-action pause, use the TRACKING
buttons to reduce picture jitter.
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Plni/iiig a Tape
Using the Playback Features
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 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.
2. Press DISPLAY twice to display only the time counter on the TV
screen.
3. Press F.FWD on the VCR or FF on the remote to fast forward the
tape until the time counter reads 0:30:00.
4. Press STOP.
This is the approximate end of the program and you can begin
recording at this spot.
5. Press CLEAR to reset the time counter to 0:00:00.
6. Press DISPLAY two times to remove the time counter from the
screen and return to the normal display mode.
Index Search
The VCR has a " VHS Index Search System" that automatically records 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 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.
1. Insert the prerecorded tape and press STOP.
Seconds
INDEX SEARCH
Enter number
Press FWD or REU
Press SEARCH to exit
2. Press SEARCH on the remote to display the INDEX SEARCH menu
on the TV screen.
3. Press two number buttons to enter the number of index marks you
want the VCR to search.
Press CLEAR on the remote to correct an entry.
4. Press F.FWD to search forward or REW to search in reverse.
5. Press STOP to stop index searching.
Some index marks may be missed by the VCR.
• 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.
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Pliii/iiig n Tape
Using the Playback Features
Time Search
The VCR will search forward or reverse the amount of time you select from
the location you are on the tape.
1. Insert the prerecorded tape and press STOP.
2. Press SEARCH on the remote twice to display the TIME
SEARCH menu on the TV screen.
3. Press number buttons to enter the amount of time in hours and
minutes you want the VCR to search.
Press CLEAR on the remote to correct an entry.
4. Press F.FWD on the VCR or remote to search forward or REW
to search in reverse.
5. Press STOP to stop time searching.
Go-To Seapeh
The VCR will search for the time counter reading you select and
automatically begin playing back the tape.
1. Insert the prerecorded tape and press STOP.
2. Press SEARCH on the remote three times to display the
GO-TO SEARCH menu on the TV screen.
TIME SEARCH
Enter xsearch time
Press FWD or REW
Press SEARCH to exit
GO-TO SEARCH
Current tape counter is
Press FWD or REW
Press SEARCH to exit
0:00:00
Go to.c/5unter display
0:00:00
3. Press number buttons to enter the hour(s) and minute(s) of the
time counter reading you want the VCR to search.
Press CLEAR on the remote to correct an entry.
4. Press F.FWD to search forward or REW to search in reverse for
the time counter reading you entered.
5. Press STOP to stop go-to searching.
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.
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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 (OTR) Recording
Recording While You're Away
VCR Plus+ Recording
Timer Recording
Using Two VCRs for Copying Tapes
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.
2. Press VCR1 (VCR2) to set remote to control VCR.
3. 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.
4. Select recording speed using SPEED on the VCR or remote.
The tape speed indicator appears on the TV screen.
5. Select the channel to be recorded.
The channel number appears on the TV screen.
6. Press REC«OTR to begin recording.
Watch a TV channel while VCR is recording a different channel
1. Follow steps 1 through 6 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. Press TV to set the remote to control TV functions for a compatible TV.
4. Select the channel you want to watch with the TV's channel buttons.
5. Press STOP on VCR or remote when recording is finished.
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Recording a Program
Recording Features
Recording Speeds
Press SPEED on the VCR or remote to select a recording speed (SP, LP, or SLP). The speed you
select appears on the TV screen.
Recording Time
Cassette
T-120 2Hr
T-160 2Hr 40Min 5Hr20Min 8Hr
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
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.
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 in this speed.
SP LP
4Hr 6Hr
SLP
Recording Pause
This feature allows you to prevent recording short passages of unwanted material.
Press PAUSE during recording to stop and start recording.
The VCR will automatically switch from pausé to stop after a few
minutée.
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Recording a Program
One Touch Recording (OTR)
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.
Operating Instructions
1. Turn on the VCR.
2. Insert a tape with safety tab in place.
3. Select the channel you want to record.
Select the desired recording speed using SPEED on the VCR or remote.
4.
Press REC*OTR to activate recording.
5.
Press REC«OTR repeatedly until the amount of recording time for the pro
6.
gram is displayed on the TV screen.
Each press of REC»OTR increases the time — 30 minutes up to 4 hours.
RECORD LENGTH 1:00 -
Press REC to set Length
The amount of time the VCR will record and the
REC indicator appear in the VCR's display panel
(VG4039 only). Pressing REC»OTR displays the
time remaining on the TV screen. Pressing
REC*OTR again increases the amount of time.
Stopping a Recording in Progress
With the VCR: Press POWER and then STOP
within a few seconds.
With the Remote: Press VCR1 (VCR2) and then
STOP within a few seconds.
CH
04
Press
REC'OTR
— 0:30
j
1:00
1:30
2:00
j
3:00
j
4:00
0:00
Recording
Time
(30 Min)
(1 Hr)
(1 Hr, 30 Min)
(2Hrs)
(3Hrs)
(4Hrs)
(OTR Turns Off)
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Recording n Prognwi
Recording While You’re Away
Select Cable or Satellite Box Viewing Channel
(Required Only if All Channels Are Received From a Cabie or Sateiiite Box)
After you select the cable or satellite receiver box viewing channel, the VCR will automatically enter the output channel of your cable
or satellite box in the VCR PLUS+ and Timer Programming menus as the channel to be recorded. No VCR Flus+ setup is required
when you use a cable or satellite receiver box.
Operating Instructions
1. Press MENU» PROG on the remote to display the
VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen.
2. Press 4 to display CHANNEL SETUP menu.
3. Press 4 to display Sat./Cable Box Setup menu.
4. Press 1 when the Sat./Cable Box Setup menu
appears.
5. Press two numbers on the remote to enter the output
channel of your cable or satellite box. Press 0 before
a single-digit number. For Example: Press 03 for
channel 3.
If you connected your cable or satellite box to the
VCR using the cable or satellite box's AUDIO/VIDEO
OUT jacks, press INPUT on the remote to select the
VIDEO IN option.
Press CLEAR to erase a number.
6. Press MENU»PROG when you are finished. A
message appears which will time out, or press
MENU»PROG to return to CHANNEL SETUP screen.
The VCR will now automatically enter the output
Channel of your cable or satellite box and CABLE as
the channel to be recorded in the VCR PLUS+ and
Timer Programming menus.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR PLUS+ Programming
2 Timer Programming
3 Review Programs
4 Channel Setup
CHANNEL SETUP
1 Auto-Search Channels
2 Add/Remove Channels
3 Tuning: CABLE
4 Sat./Cable Box Setup
Is a cable or satellite
box being used with the
VCR for all channels?
1 YeS/ continue
Enter the channel
number for viewing the
sat./cable box signal
Press 01-13 or INPUT
Press NENU to exit
Your
rece i ve all
from th e sa
box
'-li.
VC R wi
on VCR
11 now
t. /cab 1 e
CH 03
channels
7. Exit the menu system by following directions at the
bottom of the screen.
Turn on Iho cable box and tune it to the
channel you want ti> record before time for
the recording to begin. ,
Pre s s
MENU to exit
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Recording a Program
Recording While You’re Away (VCR Plus+* Recording)
VCR Plus+ Setup for Antenna or Unscrambled Cable Systems
(Not Requiring a Cable Box)
A VCR Plus+ channel number is assigned for each broadcast or cable
channel. These numbers, are listed in most publications that list PlusGode
numbers.
1. Prepare a worksheet for the VCR Plus+ channels that are different
than the channels you receive them on. Refer to the chart below for
standardized VCR Plus+ channel numbers.
Broadcast or Cabie-TV
Station Name
HBO .
ESPN . 34
.....
ABC
FOX S’ See Note 2 See Note 1
Note 1: Check your local or cable listing for the channel number you receive this station on.
Note 2: Check your local listing for the broadcast or VCR Plus+ channel number assigned to this station.
VCR Plus+
Channel Number Receive This Station On
^' 33
See Note 2 See Note 1
Channel Number You
See Note 1
See Note 1
2. Press MENU»PROG on the remote to display the VCR
MAIN MENU on the TV screen.
3. Press 5 to display SETUP OPTIONS menu.
4. Press 1 to display VCR PLUS+ CHANNEL LIST menu.
5. Using your worksheet, press two numbers to enter each
channel number you receive on a different channel than
the assigned VCR Plus + channel number.
1 VCR Plus+ Programming
2 Timer Programming
3 Revi ew Programs
4 Channel Setup
5 VCR Setup Options
If a channel in your area has been assigned more than one
VCR Plus+ channel number, enter that same channel
number next to each VCR Plus+ channel number.
1 VCR PLus+ Setup
Press CHAN up or down to move the
VCR+ CH numbers up or down on the menu.
Press CLEAR on the remote to erase a number.
6. Press MENU*PROG when you are finished.
7. Press 0 to exist the menu system.
Press CH UP/DN to select
Press MENU to exit
VCR MAIN MENU
SETUP OPTIONS
VCR PLUS+ CHANNEL LIST
VCR+ CH
► 01
02
CABLE CH (or ANT.CH)
U.SA. List
35 American Movie Classics
Arts & Entertainment
39
Black Entertainment
57
54 Bravo
42 Cable News Network
Cinemax
45
98 Cinemax 2
37 The Discovery Channel 59
53 The Disney Channel
63 Entertainment Television
34 ESPN Sports Network
The Family Channel
47
Home Box Office
33
95 Home Box Office 2
Home Box Office 3
96
The Learning Channel
51
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*VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation.
Standardized VCR Plus+ Channel Numbers for Cable-TV
46 Lifetime
58 The Movie Channel
48
Music Television
49
The Nashville Network
38 Nickelodeon
64
The Nostalgia Channel
99
Quality Value Cable
41
Showtime
97 Showtime 2
Sports Channel
52 Turner Network Television
44 USA Network
62
Video Hits 1
93
Viewer’s Choice 1
94
Viewer’s Choice 2
55 WON Chicago
43
WTBS Atlanta
60 WWOR New York
Canadian List
AllaroomPay
67
Television/Superdiannel
44 Arts & Entertainment
Cable News Network-Headline News
72
90 House of Commons
61 Cable News Network'
70 Canadian Home Shopping Network
56 Canal Famille
69 Cathay International Television Inc
68 Chinavision Canada Corp
60 Country Music Television
63 Family Channel
62 First Choice
96 First Choice Two
First Choice Three
97
91 La Chaine Française
The Learning Channel
51
MeteoMedia/Die Weather Netwoik
65
48 MuchMusic Network
55 MusiquePlus
52 Nashville Network
73 Newsworld/CBC
53 Le Reseau des Sports
43 The Sports Network
64
Super Ecran
98 Super Ecran C
Telatino Network Inc
66
46 TV5 Montreal
92
Viewer's Choice 1
Viewer's Choice 2
93
94 Viewer's Choice 3
Viewer's Choice 4
95
Vision TV: Canada’s Faith Netwoik
71
Youth TV, Canada Inc
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Rccortiifig a Program
Recording While You’re Away (VCR Plus+ Recording)
The VCR Plus+ and timer program features let you program the VCR to record up to eight
different programs within a one year, period. Before using VCR Plus+ to record a program,
make sure that:
• The clock is set correctly.
• A tape with safety tab has been inserted with enough tape to record the programs.
• The remote is set to control the VCR — using VCR1 (VCR2).
• The VCR is setup for VCR Plus+ programming.
- If you receive all channels through a cable box, sélect a cable box viewing channel on
page 21.
- If you do not use a cable box for all channels, complete VCR Plus+ Setup on page 22.
Setting a VCR Plus+ Recording
1. Press MENU'PROG on the remote to display the VCR MAIN
MENU on the TV screen.
2.
Press 1 to display the VCR PLUS+ menu.
Press numbers on the remote to enter PlusCode number for
3.
the program you want to record. VCR PlusCode numbers are
found in most local TV listings.
Press CLEAR on the remote to correct an entry.
Press MENU'PROG to enter the program.
If the VCR does not recognize the PlusCode number.
Unrecognized number... Please re-enter appears on the TV
screen. Check the number and enter it again.
Press 1, 2, 3, or 4 to select type of program.
5.
1 One time - single program recorded once.
2 Daily - program recorded at same time every day.
3 Weekdays - program recorded at same
time Monday through Friday.
4 Weekly - program recorded at same time
once a week.
Select recording speed using the SPEED button.
6.
Press CLEAR if you want to change the program End Time.
7.
This feature allows you to extend the recording time on VCR
Plus+ programs. This option may be useful when recording
programs such as sporting events that could go past
scheduled broadcast times.
Press MENU»PROG to enter your program. A reminder
8.
appears which will time out or you can press MENU»PROG to
return to the VCR MAIN MENU.
PROGRAMS OVERLAP may appear on the screen if you
entered two programs where the times overlap.
Repeat steps 2 - 6 for additional programs or press
9.
MENU«PROG to remove the menu from the TV screen.
10. Turn off the VCR before recording time.
TIMER appears in the’VCR's display panel.
11. If using a cable box, leave it turned on and tuned to the
channel you want to record.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus-«- Programming
Enter Plus Code number
(from TV listing)
How often should this
program record?
1 One time
2 Dai ly (every day)
3 Weekdays (Mon - Fri)
A Weekly (once/week)
PROGRAM 1 - ONE TIME
Channel
start Time
End Time
Start Date
Tape Speed
Press CLEAR
Press MENU
VCR PLUS+
to save
08 CABLE
02:10 PM
03:35 PM
1,1/21/93 Sun
to correct
Stopping a Recording in Progress
With the VCR: Press POWER, then STOP within a few seconds.
With the Remote: Press VCR1 (VCR2), then STOP within a few
seconds.
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Rcconliíig a Program
Recording While You’re Away (Timer Recording)
The timer program and VCR Plus+ features 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 tápe with safety tab has been inserted with enough tape to record the programs.
• The remote is set to control the VCR — using VCR1 (VCR2).
• If you receive all channels through a cable box, select a cable box viewing
channel on page 21.
Setting a Timer Recording
1. Press MENU»PROG on the remote to display the VCR MAIN
MENU.
2. Press 2 to display the Timer Programming menu.
3. Press 1, 2, 3, or 4 to select type of program.
1 One time — single program recorded once.
2 Daily — program recorded at same time every day.
3 Weekdays — program recorded at same
time Monday through Friday.
4 Weekly — program recorded at same time
once a week.
4. Press number buttons on the remote to enter the channel
number (or INPUT on remote to select line input), start time
including AM or PM, end time, and start date of the record-
'ing. Just follow the on-screen prompts.
Press CLEAR on the remote to correct an entry.
If you receive aU channels from a cable box and have
completed Cable Box Setup, the output channel of your cable
box and CABLE will automatically appear on the menu. See
page 21.
5. Select recording speed using the SPEED button on the remote
or VCR.
6. Press MENU«PROG to enter your program. A reminder
appears which will time out or you can press MENU«PROG
to return to the main menu.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+ Programming
2 Timer Programming
How often
'ogram re
Pf
1
One time
2 Daily
3 Weekdays
4 Weekly
PROGRAM 1 - ONE TIME
Channel CABLE
PROGRAM 1 - ONE TIME
Channel
start Time
PROGRAM 1 - ONE TIME
Channel
Start Time
End Time
PROGRAM 1 Chann el
start
End T i me
Start Date
Tape speed
Press CLEAR
Press MENU
should this
cord?
(every
(Hon - f ri)
(once/ week)
.PI
08 CABLE
^0¡2:10 PM
ONE TIME
08 CABLE
02:10 PM
Time
03:35 PM
11/18/94 Fri
SLP
to correct
to save
CABLE
day)
PROGRAMS OVERLAP may appear on the screen if you have
entered two programs where the times overlap.
7. Repeat steps 2-6 for additional programs or press
MENU«PROG to remove the menu from the TV screen.
8. Turn off the VCR before recording begins.
TIMER appears in the VCR's display panel.
9. If using a cable box, leave it turned on and tuned to the
channel you want to record.
Stopping a Recording in Progress
With the VCR: Press POWER, then STOP within a few seconds.
With the Remote: Press VCR1 (VCR2) and then STOP within a
few seconds.
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Program 1
has been saved
Recording a Program
Recording While You’re Away (Timer Recording)
Checking or Clearing VCR Plus+ and Timer Recordings
1. Press MENU«PROG on remote to display VCR
MAIN MENU on TV screen.
2. Press 3 for Review Programs.
Each entered program is displayed for a few
seconds in sequence.
3. Press MENU«PROG or 3 to display informa
tion at a faster pace.
4. Press CLEAR on the remote when the program
you want to erase appears on the screen.
Timer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input
The line, input refers to the signal coming from the AUDIO
and VIDEO IN jacks of the VCR. Recording from the line
input is convenient if you have a satellite receiver or similar
component attached to these jacks. To timer record from the
component connected to the VCR's line input;
Press INPUT on the remote to enter VIDEO IN instead of tVie
channel number on the TV screen during timer
programming.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+ Programming
2 Timer Programming
3 Review Programs
PROGRAM 1 - ONE TIME
Channel
Start Time
End Time
Start Date
Tape Speed
Press CLEAR to delete
Press MENU for next prog
PROGRAM 1 Channel
Start Time
End Time
Start Date
Tape Speed SLP
Press CLEAR
Press MENU
08 CABLE
02:10 PM
03:35 PM
11/18/94 Fri
SLP
ONE TIME
VIDEO IN
--j--
to correct
to exit
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Rcconiing n Pwgmni
Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes
operating Inetructions (Refer to hookup on page 6.)
Use one VCR as the playback VCR and the other as the recording VCR. If you have two compatible VCR's, use the
AutoEdit™ feature described below.
Caution: The unauthorized
recording of television pro
grams and other materials
may inhinge the rights of
others.
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 VCR.
If you have connected your VCR using Option B (page 6),
press INPUT on recording VCR's remote to select the line
input.
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 REC»OTR, 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 playback VCR
by using F.FWD, REWIND, and PLAY. Press PAUSE on the
playback VCR. Press PAUSE at the same time on both VCRs
to resume cop)dng.
9. Press STOP 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.
Using Dual Remote with AutoEdit'^'*
Use this VCR as the recording VCR and set it to respond to VCR2 on the remote as
described on page 12. Use your other compatible VCR as the playback VCR, which should
respond to VCR1.
1. Follow steps 1- 4 in the "Operating Instructions" above.
2. Press VCR2 on remote to control recording VCR. Press
REC»OTR, then PAUSE, to put recording VCR in pause
mode.
3. Press VCR1 on remote to control playback VCR.
4. Use F.FWD, REW. and PLAY to locate the point where you
want to begin copying. Press PAUSE while VCR is playing to
put playback VCR in pause mode.
5. Press EDIT on remote; the VCRs will begin copying.
6. Press EDIT again when you want to stop the tape from
copying.
7. Repeat steps 4 - 6 as needed.
8. Press VCR1, STOP, then VCR2, STOP, when you are finished.
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References
Specifications
Format:
Record/Playback
System:
Video Signal System:
Antenna:
Tuner:
Type:
Power Requirement:
Power Consumption:
Dimensions:
Weight:
VHS
Video: 4-Head
Audio: Mono record / playback system
EIA standard: NTSC color
75-ohm external VHF/UHF combined
antenna terminal
USA: 181 channels capabilit)^
(125 cable channels)
Canada: 178 channels capability*
(122 cable channels)
AutoProgramming frequency synthesis
120V AC, 60 Hz
21 watts
3.5 inches high
(89.5 mm)
15.43 inches wide
(392 mm)
12.1 inches deep
(307.5 mm)
9.46 pounds
(4:3 kg)
Storage Temperature
Range:
Operating
Temperature Range:
*Check your cable company's compatibility requirements.
Cieaning 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.
- 22“F to +149°F
+41-F to +104°F
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References
Location of Controls
Front Panel
CHANNEL'TRACKING (Up or Down)
Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR's
channel memory.
Adjusts tracking when a tape is playing.
EJECT
Press when the VCR is stopped to eject the
cassette.
F.FWD (Fast Forward)
Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped.
Searches the picture forward during playback.
PAUSE
Pauses action for viewing during playback.
Pauses recording to prevent recording of
unwanted scenes.
PLAY
Plays a tape.
POWER
Turns the VCR on or off.
REC»OTR
Starts VCR recording.
Used for one touch recording (OTR).
Remote Sensor
Receives signals from the remote control. Aim the
remote at this sensor with no objects between them.
REWIND
Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped.
Searches the picture in reverse during playback.
STOP
Stops the normal functions such as record,
playback, rewind, fast forward, or pause.
SPEED
Selects a recording speed (SP, LP, SLP).
TV«VCR
Switches the picture signal so that it either comes
from the VCR or the TV channel. See page 9.
Back Panel
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INPUT
AUDIO VIDEO
CHS 4 Switch
OUTPUT
AUDIO VIDEO
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.
IN FROM ANTENNA Connector
Receives a signal from an antenna or cable system
when attached.
OUT TO TV Connector
Passes signal to TV using the cable supplied.
IN FROM
ANTENNA
OUT TO TV
VIDEO INPUT and AUDIO INPUT Jacks
Receives signals from another component, like a
VCR or camcorder, when it is connected to these
jacks. Use INPUT on remote to select.
VIDEO OUTPUT and AUDIO OUTPUT Jacks
Sends signals from VCR to another component,
like a VCR or camcorder, when it is connected to
these jacks.
continued on next page
References
Location of Controls
The display panels for two VCRS are shown below. VCR model VG4038 has LED indicators that light
according to the status of the VCR. It is not equipped with a clock or channel indicator on the front display
panel. VCR model VG4039 has a flourescent digital display that indicates the status of the VCR. This model
comes equipped with a clock and channel indicator on the front display panel.
Display Panel for VG4038
POWER Indicator
Lights when the VCR is turned on.
RECORD Indicator
Shows that the VCR is recording.
TIMER Indicator
Shows VCR is set for timer recording when VCR is
turned off. It will flash Until the on-screen clock is
set.
Display Panel for VG4039
Cassette-In -
POWER VCR
_
_________
III.
Status
Indicators
TIMER RECORD
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 the VCR.
• When VCR indicator is off, picture is from the
television channels.
Tape Channel Number
Speed or L (Line Input Indicator)
SUP
VCR
in.nruu I (tj
lU'UU uu
VCR
Indicator
Time Counter
or Time
Cassette-in Indicator ( ^ )
Lights when a tape is in the VCR.
Channel Number or Line Indicator (L)
The channel number or line indicator (L) is
displayed.
L lights when you press INPUT on the remote to
record from the VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN jacks.
Status Indicators
ow what the VCR
PLAY
REC P
STILL
STILL
SLOW+
REW
SRCH —
F —FWD
SRCH+
is doing.
Playback
Record-pause
Play-pause
Frame advance
Slow motion
Rewind
Reverse search
Fast forward
Forward search
STOP
TIMER
TAPE Flashing
REC
Tape Speed Indicators (SP, LP, or SLP)
Stopped
Timer programmed
Tape not inserted
Recording
Press SPEED on remote to change.
Time or Time Counter
Press the DISPLAY button to switch between the
current time and time counter.
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 the VCR.
• When VCR indicator is off, picture is from the
television channels.
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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
No power
VCR does not respond to remote
TV does not respond to remote.
VCR only responds to VCR2 button on
remote
Poor or no picture for normal TV viewing
Snowy or no picture during playback
Here's what to try:
Plug VCR into an operating outlet.
Check connections.
Press VCR1 (VCR2) to set remote to control the VCR. See page 12.
Aim remote at VCR with no objects between them.
Change batteries.
Press TV to set remote to control a compatible TV. See page 12.
Check setting of Remote Control: VCR1/VCR2 feature. See page 12.
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, frame advance, slow motion,
and stop action playback.
Streaks in picture during normal playback
Time counter not working or timer counter not
working in search modes
Will not record or play
Will not record
Press one of the TRACKING buttons on the remote or CHANNEL«TRACKING
on the 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 (-) wiU appecur 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.
Safety tab removed from cassette.
Make sure th&line indicator does not appear on the TV screen for normal
recording from the VCR's tuner. Press INPUT to turn off the line input.
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Trouble Checks
TVvuble
Rewind does not operate
Timer recording not made
or wrong program recorded
Incorrect time dr date
VCR makes noise when stopped
Will not AutoProgram active
channels correctly
Tape plays back in slow motion
Cannot select channels over 69
Here's what to try:
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.
VCR ejects cassette when the end of the tape is reached during a timer
recording.
Clock was not set accurately (check AM/PM and date). See page 9.
• 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.
• Check antenna connections.
• Check Tuning Mode; CABLE/ANTENNA feature. Seepages.
• Press PLAY to return to normal playback.
Cable channels over 69 can only be selected if Tuning Mode:
CABLE/ANTENNA feature is set to CABLE.
Cassette with safety tab removed does not start to
play automatically
No status displays appear on the TV screen when
you change channels, etc.
Set Auto Piay ON/OFF feature to ON. Details are on page 14.
Display off mode is selected. Press DISPLAY. See page 15.
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Limited Warranty
What your warranty covers:
• Any defect in materied 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,
rehirbished 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.
• Daniage 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 purpos,es.
• A VCR purchased or serviced outside the USA.
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 iaw reiates 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:
• See your dealer for details.
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Index
Accessories, Included
............................
7
Add or Remove Channels
From Memory
ADD/REMOVE CHANNEL Menu
Antenna Connections
AUDIOA/IDEO IN Jacks
AUDIO/VIDEO OUT Jacks
Auto Play Feature
Auto-Search Channels Feature
......................................
......
..........................
............
6,25,28
.......
3-6,25,28
...........................
13,14
..............
8
8
2,3
8
AutoEdit™...........................................26
BackVanel............................................28
Batteries, Inserting in Remote
Buttons
................................................
Component
...................................
...............
7
2-6
10
VCR....................................10,11,28
TV.................................................11
Cable Box Setup Menu........................21
Cable Box, Select Viewing Channel ..8,21
Cable System With Cable Box
........
2,4,5
Cable System Without Cable
Box Connections
Card, Registration
CH3 CH4 Switch
...............................
...................................
...........................
3-6,28
2,3
i
CHANNEL Buttons.....................8,10,11
CHANNEL SETUP Menu
.....................
8
CHANNEL«TRACKING Buttonsl3,14,15,28
Checking Timer Recordings
................
25
Checks, Trouble..............................30-31
Choosing a Hookup................................2
Cleaning the VCR....:
CLEAR Button
....................................
...........................
...........................
17,21,22,23,24,25.
27
9-11,16,
Clearing Timer Programs.....................25
Commercial Scan
Connections
Antenna
Audio/Video Jacks
Cable-TV
Two VCRs
.................................
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17
2-6
2-3
2,3-6
2,4,5
6
Contents..................................................1
Copying Tape, Connections
Copying Tapes
...................................
...................
6
26
Date and Time, Setting......................... 9
Design Specifications
...........................
27
DISPLAY Button.......................10,11,16
Display Panel....................................... 29
Displays................................................16
EDIT Button....................................10,26
Editing Tapes
EJECT Button
F.ADV (Frame Advance) Button
.....................................
.................................
......
26
13,28
10,15
F.FWD (Fast Forward)
Button.......................
Frame Advance Feature
Front Panel
...........................................
Go-To Search Feature
10,14,16,17,26,28
.......................
..........................
15
28
17
Hookups
Antenna
.......................................
Audio/Video Jacks
Cable-TV
Two VCRs
..................................
......................................
...................
2-3
2,3-6
2,4-5
6
IN FROM ANT Connector............3-5,28
INDEX SEARCH Menu
Index Search
INPUT Button
.........................................
....................
Inserting/Removing a Tape
......................
9,10,24,25,26
..................
16
16
13
Limited Warranty..........................................32
Line Input, Recording From
Location of Controls
Remote Control...............................10-11
VCR Back Panel...................................28
VCR Display Panel
VCR Front Panel
LP Speed.......................................................19
MENU PROG Button.......................8,9,10,14,
.......................................
MUTE Button..........................................10,11
Number Buttons
OFF Button
One Touch Recording
Operating Instructions
Cop)dng Tapes
One Touch Recording
Playing a Tape......................................13
Recording a Program
Timer Recording
OTR (One Touch) Recording
OUT TO TV Connector
PAUSE Button
Pause for Stop Action
Pause, Recording...........................................19
Picture Search
PLAY Button
Playback Features
Playing a Tape
POWER Button
POWER Indicator
PREV. CH. (Previous Channel)
Button
Problems, Solving....................................30,31
Product Registration
RECORD Indicator.......................................29
Recording
Basic
From Another VCR..............................26
One Program While
One Touch (OTR)
Pause.....................................................19
Speeds...................................................19
Timer
Types Of
VCRP1US+ ....................................22-23
Recording.................................................18-26
REC*OTR Button
Registration Card
Remote Control........................................10-12
Remote Control Buttons That
Control TV.............................................10-12
Remote Control Buttons
That Control VCR
Remote Control; VCR1/VCR2
Feature.........................................................12
Remote Sensor
Remote, Controlling TV
Remove or Add Channels From
Memory.........................................................8
REMOVE/ADD CHANNEL Menu
Removing/Inserting a Tape...........................13
Review Programs Feature.............................25
REW (Rewind)
Button
..................................
.............................................
...............
...............................................
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....................................................
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Watching Another
...............................................
...............................................
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...........................
..................................
.........................
10,11,14,15,18,26,28
...................................
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................................
...............
.............................................
.................................
...............................
10,11,13,14,16,17,26,28
24,25,26
21,22,23,24,25
10,11,12
10,11
.......................
3-5,28
10,11,13,14,15,26
14-17
13-17
10,11
24-25
10,11,18,20,26,28
10-12
...............
Safety Precautions
SEARCH Button............................10,11,16,17
Search, Go-To...............................................17
Search, Index.................................................16
Search, Picture
i
i
8
Search, Time
Search, Time Counter
Sensor, Remote
Set VCR Clock Feature
Setting a Timer Recording............................24
Setting Up the VCR.....................................7-9
SETUP OPTIONS Menu.........................12,14
SLOW Buttons....................................10,11,14
Slow-Motion Playback
SLP Speed................................................... 19
Solving Problems
SP Speed
Specifications................................................27
SPEED Button
Speeds, Recording
Startup..........................................................7-9
Status Indicators............................................29
STOP Button...l0-ll,13,16-18,20,25,26,28
Stop Action Pause.........................................14
Stopping Timer Programs
Table of Contents............................................1
Time
Correcting...............................................9
Display....................................................9
Setting.....................................................9
Time and Date, Setting
Time Counter
Time Search
Timer Recording
Checking and Clearing
From VCR Line Input
Indicator
Recording
Setting...................................................24
Stopping................................................24
TIMER Indicator...........................................29
Timer Recording
TRACKING Buttons
Tracking, Automatic and Manual
Trouble Checks
Tuning Mode; Cable/Antenna Feature ..8
Turn On VCR..................................................7
TV Button...........
TV, Controlling with VCR Remote
TV»VCR Button
VCR Controls................................................28
VCR Indicator............................................9,29
VCR, Cleaning..............................................27
VCR, Controlling with
VCR1/VCR2 Button...................................12
VCR Plus+ Recording
VCR, Turn On.................................................7
VCR1 Button
VCR2 Button
VCRs Memory, Placing Channels
VCRs, Connecting for Tape Copying ....6
VIDEO IN Jacks
VIDEO OUT Jacks
VOLUME Buttons
Warranty, Limited.........................................32
29
28
20
26
20
18
24
20
14
14
28
29
18
18
20
18
28
12
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10,11,18,20,24,28
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8-10,12,18,23,24,26
.................................
..................................
30-31
10,11,13-15,17
..................
10,11,12
...............
9,10,11,18,28
10,12,18,23
...................
i
14
17
16
28
9
14
19
19
23,24
9
16,17
17
25
25
29
24
24
15
30-31
12
22,23
8
6,28
3-6,28
10,11
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For your nearest Home
Entertainment Dealer
or 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 you would like a copy of this manual in French, please follow the
instructions below:
Si un livret d’instructions en français n’est pas inclus avec votre appareil,
vous pouvez en obtenir un (indiquer le numéro de modèle, votre nom, et
votre adresse) en vous adressant à:
Thomson Consumer Electronics
Attention: Canadian Operations
P.O. Box 0944
Indianapolis, IN 46206-0944
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.
Thomson Consumer Electronics
600 N Sherman Dr, PO Box 1976
Indianapolis, IN 46206
®1994 Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc. '
Trademark(s)® Registered
Marca(s) Registrada(s)
Printed in Singapore
Part Number 94-VG4038A''G4039-l
20258570
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