RCA VG4038/ VG4039 manual

---------.___ Important Information i Table of Contents 1 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 27-29 Trouble Checks 30-31 Limited Warranty 32 Index 33[...]

Important Information 1 WARNiNG 1 To reduce the risk of fire br shock hazard, do not expose this VCR to rain or moisture. I p!!!!!y TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. psKoFmsKac REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. A This symbol indicates “dangerous This symbol indicat[...]

Table of Contents Important Information Warnings, Cautions, Note to Cable TV Installer, and Product Registration- i 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 Set[...]

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 aud[...]

3 AntermaorCableSystem WthoutaCable Box 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 lV*VCR button to watch the VCR. 2. Connect as shown. This connection may require additional accessor[...]

Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels 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. 2. Connect as shown. This connection may require addition[...]

Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels (such as HBO, ShowWe, Pay-Per-View, eta) 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 TVWCR button to watch the VCR. Cable Box x”II[...]

Connecting Tbo VCRs for Copying Tapes Option A hookup. Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories. 1. Select a hookup from pages 2 through 5 and then modify with this connection. 2. Set the CH3 CH4 switch on the playback VCR to either channel 3 or 4. You will tune the recording VCR to this channel to receive’the sign[...]

Startup I. Check accessories with VCR. Coptact your dealer if any items are missing. 2 “AA” Batteries Remote (Stock No. 221298) RF Coaxial Cable (Stock No. 207417) 2. Insert batteries in remote. 3. Tlurn on the TV. A. Turn on the TV. B. If you used one of the basic hookups, tune the TV to the channel selected with the CH3 CH4 switch on back of [...]

Startup 5. Place dhannels 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 c[...]

Startup 7. Use TVeVCR button. Skip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups. When using one of the basic hookups, the TWVCR button lets you switch between the picture coming from the VCR or television channels. This button allows you to record a program on the VC.R while watching another channel on the TV. Details are on page 18. A. Press [...]

Buttonis OFF 0 Tv*VCR VCR 2 ‘00 PLAY REW. El 0 b STOP 0 REC-OTR F.ADV F.FWD D .bb PAUSE 0) VOLUME PREV. CH. CHANNI 0 MUTE 0 MENU CLEAR SPEED EDIT 0000 PROG Component Buttons Press one of the buttons to set the remote to operate that component. TV VCR2 Turns on a compatible GE, RCA, Turns on a compatible GE, RCA, or ProScan TV and sets the or ProS[...]

Buttons VCR Function Buttons (continued) PAUSE REW (Rewind) Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped. Pauses action for viewing during playback. Pauses recording to prevent Searches the picture in reverse recording of unwanted scenes. motion during playback. PLAY Plays a tape. SEARCH Displays INDEX, TIME and GO- TO SEARCH menus on TV. PREV. CH. (Pr[...]

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 butto[...]

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. Press PLAY, if necessary. Pr[...]

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.[...]

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 counte[...]

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:OO:OO whenever the tape is ejected from the VCR. For example, if a 30-minute program was recorded at the b[...]

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 minu[...]

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 recoiding Tu[...]

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. 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 paus[...]

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. / I SPEED REC*OTR Operating Instructions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Turn on the VCR. Insert a tape with safety tab in place. Select the channel you want to record. Select the[...]

Recording While You’re Away Select Cable or Satellite Box Viewing Channel (Required Onlv if All Channels Are Received From a Cable or Satellite Box) 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 menu[...]

Recording While You’re Away (VCR Plus+* Recording) VCR Plus+ Setup for Antenna or Unscrambled Cable Systems (Not Requiring a Ca’ble Box) A VCR Plus+ channel number is assigned for each broadcast or cable channel. These numbersare listed in most publications that list PlusCode numbers. 1. Prepare a worksheet for the VCR Plus+ channels that are d[...]

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: l The clock is set correctly. l A tape with safety tab has been inserted with enough tape to record the p[...]

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: l The clock is set correctly. l A tape with safety tab has been inserted with enough tape to record the programs. l The remote [...]

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 [...]

Using ‘Fwo VCRs for Copying and Editing ~Tapes Operating InStructions (Refer t0 hookup 0n page 6.) 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. recording of television pro- grams and other materials may inhinge the rights of 1. Turn on the TV and V[...]

Specifications Format: Record/Playback System: Video Signal System: Antenna: Tuner: Type: Power Requirement: Power Consumption: Dimensions: Weight: Storage Temperature Range: Operating Temperature Range: VI-IS Video: I-Head Audio: Mono record/ playback system EIA standard: NTSC color 75-ohm external VHF/ UHF combined antenna terminal USA: 181 chann[...]

Location of Controls Front Panel Tape Compartment Remote Sensor CHANNEL*TRACKING (Up or Down) Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR’s channel memory. Adjusts tracking when a tape is playing. REC*OTR Starts VCR recording. Used for one touch recording (OTR). Remote Sensor EJECT Press when the VCR is stopped to eject the cassette. Receives[...]

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 w[...]

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. VCR only responds to VCR2[...]

Trouble Checks Trouble Here’s what to try: Timer recording not made 1 l Cable box was not turned on at time recording was to begin. or wrong program recorded 1 l Program entered incorrectly (wrong channel or times). j 1 l Power interruption. Reset clock. See puge 9. l Check-to see if time and date are correct - including AM/PM. f i l Program exce[...]

Limited Warranty What your warranty covers: l Any defect in material or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: l Ninety days for labor charges. l One year for parts. l The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental. What we will do: l Pay any Authorized GE VCR Servicenter the labor charges to repair your VCR. l Pay any Au[...]

index Accessories, Included.. ............................ .7 Add or Remove Channels From Memory ........................................ .8 ADD/REMOVE CHANNEL Menu .......... .8 Antenna Connections ........................... .2,3 AUDIO/VIDEO IN Jacks ................. .6,25,28 AUDIO/VIDEO OUT Jacks.. ........ .3-6,25,28 Auto Play Feature ........[...]

For your nearest Home Entertainment Dealer or Authorized Servicenter call toll-free in the U.S.A. l-800-447-1700 Canadian Consumers - Your toll-free numbers are: English: l-800-522-0338 French: l-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 fraru$s n’est pas[...]