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- Page 1 VGS330 VCR User’s Guide It is important to read these instructions before using this product for the first time. TOCOM 15469420 ™ We bring good things to life.
- Page 2 SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT WARNING REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE To reduce risk of fire or PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN PERSONNEL.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS First Things First ..........3 Setting Up the VCR ........... 7 Using the Menus to Set Up Features ....8 Language Selection ........8 Cable Box Setup ..........8 VCR Channels List.......... 9 To Auto Channel Search ......9 To Change the Signal Type .... - Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS Program the Remote ........31 About Programming the Remote ..... 32 Controlling a TV ........... 32 Operating the TV.......... 32 Other Features ........... 35 Picture Search Options ........36 Forward and Reverse Search...... 36 Slow Motion ..........36 Frame Advance ..........
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Page 5: First Things First
FIRST THINGS FIRST Welcome to your new VCR... First Things First To help you get started using your VCR with as little reading as possible, we’ve put all the basic information needed in the first three sections. To help you along, Setting Up the VCR there’s even an initial setup feature the first time you turn on your VCR which walks you through several... - Page 6 FIRST THINGS FIRST Step 1: What’s in the Box? The following items come packed in the box: POWER STOP EJECT • P/STILL • Remote control • RF coaxial cable • 2 AAA Batteries Step 2: Install Batteries in the Remote Control Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change the batteries in your VCR remote.
- Page 7 FIRST THINGS FIRST Step 5: Tune the TV Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel. The VCR viewing channel is channel 3 or 4 or the TV’s video input. • If you connect your VCR using the IN FROM ANT and OUT TO TV jacks with RF coaxial cable, set the CH3/CH4 switch to channel 3 or channel 4 —...
- Page 8 FIRST THINGS FIRST • Make sure the VCR indicator is on in the VCR display if you connected your VCR using the IN FROM ANT and OUT TO TV jacks. • Check your connections. If you chose to set up your VCR options individually, then go to the next section for specific instructions.
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Page 9: Setting Up The Vcr
SETTING UP THE VCR Additional Setup Features First Things First Below is a list of setup features that you need to set up before using your VCR for the first time. • Select a Language Setting Up the VCR • Set Up for a Cable Box •... -
Page 10: Using The Menus To Set Up Features
SETTING UP THE VCR Using the Menus to Set Up Features You can set up your VCR’s features by using the remote control’s buttons to enter your choices from on-screen instructions. Each menu item is explained in this section. You can set up features individually by using the menu system. Each feature that appears in the initial set up is explained in this section as well as a few others you may want to setup before you On-Screen Menus... -
Page 11: Vcr Channels List
SETTING UP THE VCR CABLE BOX SETUP Do you use your cable box to receive ALL channels or only SOME channels? 1 ALL channels 2 Only SOME channels 3 Cancel setup 4. If you selected ALL channels, enter the output channel of your cable box (usually 03 or 04), or press INPUT for the VCR’s video line input if you use AUDIO/VIDEO jacks. -
Page 12: To Change The Signal Type
SETTING UP THE VCR • Cable TV searches for cable channels • Antenna searches for local broadcast stations • Detect Automatically will make this decision for you The VCR begins scanning for the available channels—this takes about one to two minutes. When the scan is complete, the VCR tunes to the lowest channel number. -
Page 13: Time And Date
SETTING UP THE VCR 4. When at the channel, it will be added if not already on the list or deleted if it was. If the channel was added, you can press CLEAR to remove it. If the channel was deleted, you can press INFO to add. -
Page 14: Vcr Plus+ System Channels
SETTING UP THE VCR VCR Plus+ System Channels Using the VCR Plus+ system can make programming timer recordings for cable or off-air antenna easier, but you have to put in a little time right now to set up a channel list. A worksheet is provided to help map your channels. -
Page 15: Vcr Plus+ System Worksheet
SETTING UP THE VCR VCR Plus+ System Worksheet Broadcast or Channel Number VCR Plus+ System Cable-TV You Receive the Channel Number** Station Name Station On* *Check your local or cable listings for the channel number you receive this station on. **Check your local listings for broadcast or VCR Plus+ channel number assigned. -
Page 16: Additional Setup Features
Now you are ready to select an item from the menu to set Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option If you own a compatible RCA, GE, or PROSCAN remote that has a VCR2, VCR2•LD, or VCR2•DVD button, this feature allows you to set this VCR to respond to that button. -
Page 17: Auto Play
SETTING UP THE VCR The VCR will only respond to the compatible remote’s VCR2, PREFERENCES VCR2•LD, or VCR2•DVD button. If the PREFERENCES setting is 1 Remote Control: VCR2 2 Auto Play: changed to VCR2, the remote that came with your VCR will no 3 Auto TV/VCR: 4 EnergySaver: 2:00... -
Page 18: Energysaver
SETTING UP THE VCR EnergySaver PREFERENCES 1 Remote Control: VCR2 By default, this VCR automatically turns off after two hours of 2 Auto Play: 3 Auto TV/VCR: inactivity. To change the time delay, or to disable the feature, 4 EnergySaver: 2:00 Press 4 in the PREFERENCES menu to switch between ON and 5 Front Panel:... -
Page 19: Vcr Basics
VCR BASICS Learn the Basics to get Started First Things First These VCR basics should be enough for you to begin enjoying your VCR. Learning the remote control functions, playing a recorded tape, and recording a program should do just that. Setting Up the VCR This section shows you the basics of using your VCR. -
Page 20: Remote Buttons
ON•OFF Turns off VCR when remote is set to control the VCR. Also turns some compatible components on and off. TV Turns on a compatible RCA, GE, or PROSCAN TV and sets the remote to control the TV. Also used with the ON•OFF button to turn on a different brand of TV (if programmed) and sets the remote to control the TV. -
Page 21: Tv Function Buttons
ACK to switch between the two channels. The TV buttons may not control all INFO Shows the TV’s status displays on the TV screen. features of all models of RCA, GE, or PROSCAN TVs. INPUT Selects between the TV’s input channel or tuner. Press to ee the VCR signal if you connected your VCR using the UDIO/VIDEO jacks. -
Page 22: Playing A Tape
VCR BASICS ON•OFF Turns a compatible TV off and on. VOL Up and Down Raises and lowers sound of TV. Playing a Tape une the TV to your VCR viewing channel (3, 4, or TV’ s video nput. For more information see, “How to Find Y our TV’s ideo Input Channel”... -
Page 23: Tape Eject
VCR BASICS Tape Eject ress STOP•EJECT on the VCR (STOP on remote) for a few seconds hen it is stopped to eject the tape. A tape can be ejected even hen the VCR is off. Recording f you want to record something that you’re watching, you can se basic recording. -
Page 25: Recording
RECORDING Several Recording Options First Things First Now that you’ve gone through the basic steps necessary to operate your VCR, it’s time to explain the different advanced recording features available to suit your needs. Setting Up the VCR Recording Features on your VCR include: Recording (explained in the VCR Basics section) •... -
Page 26: Recording Features
RECORDING Recording Features There are four ways to record programs: • Recording– pressing one button to start recording a program (see VCR Basics section) • Instant Timer Recording– starts recording a program already being watched, and automatically stopping recording after a designated period of time •... -
Page 27: Timer Recording
RECORDING Timer Recording You can set up as many as eight timer recording programs. 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Language 0 Exit 2. -
Page 28: Timer Recording With The Vcr Plus+ System
RECORDING 6. Review the information to make sure it is correct, and then press MENU to save. Program 1 has been saved Program 1 (One Time) Channel 104 Cable Remember to insert a recordable tape and Start Time 08:00 PM End Time 09:30 PM turn the VCR off before... - Page 29 RECORDING VCR PLUS+ Enter PlusCode Number (from TV listing) Press MENU to cancel 3. Enter the VCR PlusCode programming number shown in your local television guide. VCR PLUS+ Enter PlusCode Number (from TV listing) 12876 Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU when done 4.
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Page 30: Stopping A Timer Recording
RECORDING Program 1 has been saved Remember to insert a recordable tape and turn the VCR off before the program start time. Remember to leave your cable box on and tuned to the desired channel Stopping a Timer Recording To stop or cancel a timer recording in progress (even an instant timer recording): •... -
Page 31: Copying And Editing Tapes
RECORDING Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes Line Input Explained Use one VCR as the playback VCR and the other as the If you’re having trouble recording VCR. understanding the TV’s Video Input 1. Connect the VCRs using the diagram at the right. Channel see, “How to Find Your TV’s Video Input Channel,”... -
Page 33: Program The Remote
Controlling your Television First Things First The remote can be programmed to control a television. The remote is already programmed to control an RCA, GE, or PROSCAN TVs. Other manufacturer’s brands Setting Up the VCR need to be programmed. VCR Basics... -
Page 34: About Programming The Remote
About Programming the Remote The remote can be programmed to control other brands of remote controllable TVs. It is already programmed to operate most RCA, GE, and PROSCAN televisions. Controlling a TV The TV button on the VCR’s remote control may eliminate the If the TV does not turn on when you press the TV button, the need for a second remote control. - Page 35 Emerson ......06 Radio Shack ... 01,05,13 RCA......01,06,12 Envision ...... 05,06 Realistic ......05 Fisher ......05,08 Sampo ......06 GE ...... 00,01,06,11 Samsung ....06,09,12 Goldstar ...... 06,12 Hallmark ......06 Sanyo ......05,08 Sears ....01,05,06,07, Hitachi ......06,14 This remote may not operate all Infinity ......
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Page 37: Other Features
OTHER FEATURES Features to Enhance First Things First VCR Operation • Commercial Scan Setting Up the VCR • Picture Search Options • Tracking ™ • Pro-Tect Plus Locking VCR Basics • Time Counter • On-screen Displays Recording Program the Remote Other Features Connections Reference... -
Page 38: Picture Search Options
OTHER FEATURES Picture Search Options The most basic way to search during playback is using the FORWARD or REVERSE buttons on the remote. This section contains several other options available for searching a tape. Preview Search Note Forward and Reverse Search Any time during the preview search mode, pressing SEARCH will reverse You can search a tape during playback. -
Page 39: Frame Advance
OTHER FEATURES Frame Advance Frame advance lets you view recorded action one frame after another during playback. Frame advance works well for tapes recorded at the SP or SLP speed. • Pressing PAUSE “freezes” the action. • Pressing F.ADV repeatedly views single frames of the action. •... -
Page 40: Go-To Search
OTHER FEATURES Go-To Search GO-TO SEARCH Current tape counter is The Go-To Search feature enables the VCR to quickly locate a 2:17:25 counter reading anywhere on the tape. When the VCR locates Press REV or FWD the counter reading, it will begin playback. to go to -:--:00 1. -
Page 41: Time Counter
OTHER FEATURES Time Counter 0:30:00 HOURS MINUTES The time counter shows the actual time it takes to record a SECONDS program or play back a segment of a recorded 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. -
Page 43: Connections
CONNECTIONS Things to Know Before Connecting First Things First Components Protect Your Components from Power Surges Setting Up the VCR • Connect all components before plugging any power cords into the wall outlet. • Always turn off the TV and other components before you connect or disconnect any cables. -
Page 44: Connecting Your Vcr
CONNECTIONS Connecting Your VCR Refer to these pages to help you connect your VCR. Jacks and Cables RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables (F-type) The RF jacks provide good picture and mono sound quality, and must be used if audio/video connections are not available for your TV. -
Page 45: Choosing A Vcr Connection
CONNECTIONS Choosing a VCR Connection There are several different ways to connect your VCR, depending on whether or not you have cable service, if you have a cable box, whether some of the channels are scrambled, if you have a satellite receiver along with cable (but no cable box), or a satellite receiver and no cable or... -
Page 46: Tv With Rf Jack Only
CONNECTIONS TV With RF Jack Only This connection assumes: • You are connecting antenna, cable, or cable box system. • Your television has only an RF input jack. This connection provides: • Mono sound playback from VCR. • Record one channel while watching another (except when using a cable box for all channels). -
Page 47: Tv With A/V Jacks
CONNECTIONS TV With Audio/Video Jacks This connection assumes: • You are connecting an antenna, cable, or cable box system. • Your television has audio/video jacks. This connection provides: • Mono sound playback from VCR. • Record one channel while watching another (except when using a cable box for all channels). -
Page 48: Unscramble Pay Channels Only
CONNECTIONS TV With Audio/Video Jacks and Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels Only This connection assumes: • You are using a cable box only to unscramble pr e mium channels. • Your TV has audio/video input jacks. This connection provides: •... -
Page 49: Tv With Rf Jack And Satellite Receiver
CONNECTIONS TV With RF Jack and Digital Satellite Receiver This connection assumes: • You have a basic digital satellite receiver and your TV does not have audio/video input jacks. This connection provides: • Mono sound playback from VCR, recording from a digital satellite receiver, and recording one off-air or cable channel while watching another. -
Page 50: Tv With A/V Jacks And Satellite Receiver
CONNECTIONS TV With Audio/Video Jacks and Digital Satellite Receiver This connection assumes: • You have an advanced digital satellite receiver and your TV has audio/video input jacks. This connection provides: • Mono sound playback from VCR, recording from receiver while watching cable or off-air channel, and recording one cable or off- air channel while watching another. -
Page 51: Reference
APPENDIX: REFERENCE This section gives you some additional information First Things First about the VCR, including a description of the unit’s controls and displays. You will also find the section Troubleshooting Tips in this Appendix. This areas might help resolve some Setting Up the VCR simple problems. -
Page 52: Front Panel
APPENDIX: REFERENCE Front Panel POWER STOP EJECT P/STILL A/V Jacks (behind door) Remote Sensor AUDIO and VIDEO INPUT Jacks Receives signals from another component, like a VCR or camcorder, when it is connected to these jacks. Use INPUT on the remote to select L2 to record from these jacks. CHANNEL Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR’s channel memory. -
Page 53: Display Panel
APPENDIX: REFERENCE Display Panel TIMER SP LP EP Time, Channel Number, Line Input Indicator (L1 or L2), Tape Speed Indicator, or Status Indicator Channel Number or Line Input Indicator The channel number appears when the VCR is tuned to a channel. The line indicator (L1 or L2) appears when the VCR’s line input is selected. Select L1 to record from the back jacks or L2 to record from the front jacks. -
Page 54: Back Panel
APPENDIX: REFERENCE Back Panel AUDIO VIDEO IN FROM ANT OUT TO TV CH3 CH4 LINE 1 CH.3/CH.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. AUDIO and VIDEO IN Jacks Receives signals from another component, like a VCR or camcorder, when it is connected to these jacks. -
Page 55: Troubleshooting Tips
APPENDIX: REFERENCE Troubleshooting Tips No power • Check to make sure it is plugged into an operating outlet. • Check to make sure your connections are correct. VCR does not respond to remote • Check to make sure there are no objects between the VCR and remote. •... - Page 56 APPENDIX: REFERENCE Time counter not working or time counter not working in search modes • 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.
- Page 57 APPENDIX: REFERENCE Will not record • Check to make sure the safety tab is intact. • Check to make sure the VCR is not in the line mode. Press INPUT on the remote. Clock shows incorrect time or date • Power interruption.
- Page 58 APPENDIX: REFERENCE “TIMER” indicator flashes • The clock is not set. • Check to make sure there is a cassette in the VCR when a timer recording is set. Time counter disappears during searching • This is normal. On-screen menus appear in English, Portuguese, or Spanish •...
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Page 59: Specifications
APPENDIX: REFERENCE Specifications Format: Record/Playback Video: 4-head System: Audio: Mono record/playback system Video Signal System: EIA standard: NTSC color Antenna: 75-ohm external VHF/UHF combined antenna terminal Tuner: 181 channels capability* (125 cable channels) Type: AutoProgramming frequency synthesis Power Requirement: 100-240V AC, 50/60 Hz Power Consumption: 19 watts Dimensions:... -
Page 60: How To Find Your Tv's Video Input Channel
Below are some steps to try: RECORD STOP PAUSE • If your TV brand is RCA, GE, or PROSCAN, press the TV INFO SEARCH button on the remote control that came with the VCR. Then press the INPUT button on the remote. -
Page 61: Limited Warranty
APPENDIX: REFERENCE INDEX receiver 48 42, 47 TV with RF jack only 44 types of 42 Adding/removing channels 10 TV with RF jack, satellite receiver AUDIO/VIDEO jacks 5, 9, 18, 42, 45, 48, 50, 52, 58 two VCRs 29 L line indicator 51 Auto channel search 9 Copying and editing tapes 29 LANGUAGE menu 6, 8... -
Page 62: Index
INDEX SP (tape speed) 21 Specifications 57 RECORD button 19, 21, 29, 50 Speed VCR button 5, 18 Record protect tab 21 EP 16 VCR channel list 8 Recording 21 SP 16 VCR, cleaning 57 basic 21 SPEED button 19, 27 VCR function buttons 18 copying and editing tapes 29 Speeds, recording 16... - Page 64 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.