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Summary of Contents for GE VG4038/ VG4039
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
---------.___ Important Information Table of Contents Hooking Up the VCR Setting Up the VCR Using the Remote Control 10-12 Playing a Tape 13-17 Recording a Program 18-26 References 27-29 Trouble Checks 30-31 Limited Warranty Index... - Page 2 The wide blade fits into the wall socket only one way. cord, make sure it matches the plug of the VCR. VCR only on 120 volts, 60Hz AC power or accessories connected and used in Canada, service personnel.
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Page 3: Hooking Up The Vcr
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... - Page 4 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 using a signal splitter. This connection may improve the picture quality as well as convenience of operation.
- Page 5 1. Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR to either’ channel 3 or 4. You will tune the TV to this channel and use the lV*VCR button to watch the VCR.
- 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. You will tune the TV to this channel and use the TWVCR button to watch the VCR.
- Page 7 You will tune the TV to this channel and use the TVWCR button to watch the VCR. Connect as shown. This connection may require additional accessories not provided. 3. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable box. B. Advanced hookup. Use this hookup...
- Page 8 2. Set the switch on the playback CH3 CH4 VCR to either channel 3 or 4. You will tune the recording VCR to this channel to receive’the signal from the playback 3. Connect as shown. connection may require additional This accessories not provided.
- Page 9 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.
- Page 10 Pressing stops on these channels. To get additional channels available on your antenna or cable system, you must use the feature of the VCR. If you ever change cable or antenna Channels signals, you may need to Auto-Search channels again.
- Page 11 8. Set the time and date. Important: 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. Press MENU*PROG TV screen.
- Page 12 Component Buttons Press one of the buttons to set the remote to operate that component. 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...
- Page 13 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. See page 9. (Previous Channel) PREV. CH. Switches between two channels.
- Page 14 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 without being programmed. If you own two compatible VCRs, test them to see if turns on both VCRs.
- Page 15 Press STOP Press REWIND The VCR will automatically rewind the tape if it reaches the end of the tape during playback. While rewinding, you can also press on the remote and the VCR will automatically turn off after rewinding. Press...
- Page 16 Using the Playback 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. Press MENU*PROG on the remote to see the -the TV screen.
- Page 17 TV. DISPIAY 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.
- Page 18 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.
- Page 19 Using the Playback 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 2. Press on the remote twice to display the SEARCH menu on the TV screen.
- Page 20 Recording To make a recoiding Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing 1. Insert a tape with safety tab in place. Press VCR1 (VCR2) to set remote to control If using one of the basic hookups, display panel.
- Page 21 Recording Features Recording Speeds Press on the VCR or remote to select a recording SPEED select appears on the TV screen. SP (Standard Play) most prerecorded, programs can be recorded pause, slow motion, in this speed. LP (Long hay) SF’. Special effects in playback...
- Page 22 One Touch Recording One touch recording lets you record up to four hours without using the timer program feature. The VCR will turn off automatically at the end of the recording. Operating Instructions Turn on the VCR. Insert a tape with safety tab in place.
- Page 23 Select Cable or Satellite (Required Onlv if All Channels After you select the cable or satellite receiver box viewing channel, the VCR will automatically enter the out&t channel of your cable or satellite box in the VCR PLUS+ and Timer Programming menus as the channel to be recorded. No VCR Plus+ setup is required when you use a cable or satellite receiver box.
- Page 24 VCR Plus+ channel number. in your area has been assigned more than one number, enter that same channel next to each VCR Plus+ channel number. up or down on the menu. to erase a number. when you are finished. VCR Plus+...
- Page 25 The clock is set correctly. A tape with safety tab has been inserted The remote is set, to control the VCR - The VCR is setup for VCR Plus+ programming. - If you receive all channels through page 21. - If you do not use a cable box for all channels,...
- Page 26 Recording While 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 tape with safety tab has been inserted with enough tape to record the programs.
- Page 27 Review Programs. or 3 to display informa- on the remote when the program erase appears on the screen. the AUDIO jaoks of the VCR. Recording from the line on the remote to enter instead of the VIDEO IN Recording) Plus+...
- Page 28 Operating InStructions (Refer Use one VCR as the playback VCR and the other as the recording VCR. If you have two compatible VCRs, use the AutoEditTM feature described below. 1. Turn on the TV and VCRs. 2. Tune TV to the VCR viewing channel, either 3,4, or TV’s...
- Page 29 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.
- Page 30 Back Panel CH3 4 Switch 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 Receives a signal from an antenna or cable system when attached.
- Page 31 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.
- Page 32 Double 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.
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Page 33: Trouble Checks
-I_ ,ii x x___ *,; --“-_x ---l,, I.,LXII”III” 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. -
Page 34: Limited Warranty
Registration: Please comj?lete and mail the Product Registration Curd 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... -
Page 35: Index
Search, Index ..16 Search, Picture..14 Search, Time ... Search, Time-Counter..16 Sensor, Remote ... 28 Set VCR Clock Feature ... 9 Setting a Timer Recording..24 Setting Up the VCR..7-9 Menu..12,14 SETUP OPTIONS Buttons.. - Page 36 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.