RCA VG4038, VG4039 User Manual

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

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

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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.

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

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.

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.

You will tune the TV to its video input to watch the VCR.

From Antenna

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

From Antenna, Cable

or Cable Box

AudioA/ideo

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Playback

VCR (only)

Recording

VCR

RF Coaxial

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 $

Auto-Search

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

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

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