RCA VG4259 - Manuals

A. Basic hookup. Use this hookup for a basic connection whichrequires fewer accessories. 1 . Set the 3CH.4 switch on back of VCR to either channel 3 or 4. Tune the TV to this channel and use the TV•VCR button to watch the VCR. 2 . Connect as shown. This connection may require additionalaccessories n...

4 Hooking Up the VCR Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels OUT TO TV IN FROM ANT. VHF/UHF 3 CH. 4 IN AUDIO1 VIDEO1 Back of VCR R L OUT OUT IN Cable Box From Cable RF Coaxial Cable Back of TV Cable/ Antenna OR VHF UHF RF Coaxial Cable (supplied) 75 to 75/300 Ohm Separator OUT IN Cabl...

A. Basic hookup. Use this hookup for a basic connection whichrequires fewer accessories. 1 . Set the 3CH.4 switch on back of VCR to either channel 3 or 4. Tune the TV to this channel and use the TV•VCR button to watch the VCR. 2. Connect as shown. This connection may require additionalaccessories no...

6 Hooking Up the VCR Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes OUT TO TV IN FROM ANT. VHF/UHF 3 CH. 4 IN AUDIO1 VIDEO1 R L OUT OUT TO TV IN FROM ANT. VHF/UHF 3 CH. 4 IN AUDIO1 VIDEO1 R L OUT Playback VCR RF Coaxial Cable (supplied) Recording VCR Audio/Video Cables RF Coaxial Cable or Use the hookup to t...

7 1. Check accessories with VCR. Contact your dealer if any items are missing. 2. Insert batteries in remote. 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 3CH.4 switch on back of VCR. If you used one of the advanced hook...

8 Setting Up the VCR Startup 5. Place channels in the VCR’s memory. The first time you turn on the VCR or after a power interruption, theVCR displays a message on the TV screen prompting you to performthe AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH. If the message does not appear, go to Step A below. If the message appears...

11 Using the Remote Control Controlling a TV The VCRÔs remote is preprogrammed to control the basic functions of a compatible GE, RCA, or ProScanTV. Also, you can set up the remote to control other manufacturerÔs brands. To program the remote, enterthe remote code numbers that correspond to your bra...

12 Using the Remote Control CABLE Used with POWER button to turn on a compatible cable box or satellitereceiver as described on page 14 . TV Turns on a compatible GE, RCA, orProScan TV and sets the remote tocontrol the TV. Used with POWER button to turn on another brand of TV as described on page 11...

13 Using the Remote Control VCR Function Buttons (continued) REC (Record) Starts the VCR recording. Used for one touch recording. REW (Rewind) Rewinds the tape when the VCR isstopped. Quickly searches a tape in reversemotion during playback. SEARCH Displays the INDEX, ZERO and BLANK search menus on ...

14 Using the Remote Control Controlling a Cable Box or a Satellite Receiver The CABLE button on the VCRÕs remote is preprogrammed to control a compatible RCA cable box or GE, RCA, or ProScan satellite receiver. If your cable box is another manufacturerÕs brand and has its own remote,you will probabl...

15 Playback To play a tape 1 . Turn on the TV and tune it to channel 3, 4, or the TVÕs video input to see the picture from the VCR. 2 . Insert a tape in the VCR. The VCR automatically turns on and the VCR indicator lights. The VCR automatically begins playback if the safety tab on thetape has been r...

16 Using the Playback Features Picture Search You can search for a specific tape location during playback by fast forwarding or rewinding thetape. Sound is turned off during picture search. Picture search works best for tapes recorded inthe SP or SLP speed. Fast Forward Search 1 . Press FF on the re...

17 Using the Playback Features DISP (DISPLAY) Button The DISP button shows 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 theycan be displayed. 1. Press DISP . If you do not press DISP again, this display times out...

18 Using the Playback Features Index Search The VCR has a ÒVHS Index Search SystemÓ that automatically records an index mark onthe tape every time you begin recording a program. Your VCR has two index playbackfeatures. To locate the program you want to play, select a specific index number or searchb...

19 Playing a Tape Using the Playback Features Blank Search The VCR searches for blank portions of the tape that are more than six seconds long. 1. Insert the prerecorded tape and press STOP . 2. Press SEARCH three times to display the BLANK SEARCH menu. 3. Press FWD on the VCR or FF on the remote to...

20 VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR PLUS+2 TIMER RECORDINGS3 TIME4 CHANNELS5 PREFERENCES6 AUDIO Playing a Tape Using the Playback Features TAPE PLAYBACK: HI-FI/LINEAR Feature The VCR records the same audio on both the Hi-Fi and linear tracks on the tape. TheHi-Fi sound is recorded on separate left and right ster...

21 Recording and Playback Feature COMMERCIAL A ADVANCE™ COMMERCIAL A ADVANCEª is a patented technology that detects and marks most commercials on your tape for any recording that is more than 15 minutes long. During playback, the VCR automatically skips thedetected commercial segments or you can cho...

22 To Select a Background for Playback 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU . 2. Press 5 to display the PREFERENCES menu. 3. Press 7 to select CA DISPLAY: BLUE or VIDEO. ¥ Select BLUE to have the VCR display a blue screen while it advances through the block of marked commercials. ¥ Select VIDE...

23 Recording a Program Recordings Your VCR provides different recording options. These options are explained in this section of the manual. Recording Speeds Press SPEED on the remote to select a recording speed (SP or SLP). The speed you select appears on the TV screen. Tapes recorded in LP can be p...

24 Recording a Program One Touch Recording One Touch recording lets you record up to four hours without using the timer program feature. The VCRturns off automatically at the end of the recording. 1. Turn on the VCR. 2. Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. 3. Select the channel you want to re...

25 VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR PLUS+2 TIMER RECORDINGS3 TIME4 CHANNELS Recording a Program Recording While You’re Away (VCR Plus+* Recording) *VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. VCR Plus+ Setup A VCR Plus+ channel number is assigned for each broadcast or cable channel....

26 Recording a Program VCR Plus+ TM Channel Worksheet Use this worksheet to create a list from which you can set up your VCR Plus+ channel list. Broadcast or Cable TV Station Name (Such as ABC, NBC, CBS, etc.) Channel Number You Receive This Station On** VCR Plus+ Channel Number* (See Standardized V...

27 VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR PLUS+ The VCR Plus+ and timer program features let you program the VCR to record up to eightdifferent 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 enou...

28 VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR PLUS+2 TIMER RECORDINGS Recording a Program Recording While You’re Away (Timer Recording) The timer program and VCR Plus+ features let you program the VCR to record up to eightdifferent programs within a one year period. Before setting the timer, make sure that: ¥ The clock is...

29 Recording a Program Checking or Clearing VCR Plus+ or Timer Recordings 1. Press MENU on the remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU . 2. Press 2 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu. 3. Press 2 to display the REVIEW EXISTING PROGS menu. Each entered program is displayed for a few seconds insequence. ...

30 Recording a Program To Record Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel, either 3,4, or the TVÕs video input. 1 . Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. 2 . If you are using one of the basic hookups, make sure the VCR indicator lights in the VCRÕs displ...

31 Recording a Program RECORDING AUDIO To Record Audio Only 1. Press the INPUT button or 0,0 on the remote to hear the source attached to the AUDIO jacks. VIDEO appears on the TV screen.The VCR records audio from the audio equipmentconnected to the AUDIO1 (L and R) IN jacks. 2 . Use SPEED on the rem...

32 Operating Instructions (Refer to hookup on page 6.) Use one VCR as the playback VCR and the other as the recording VCR. 1. Turn on the TV and VCRs. 2. Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel, either 3, 4, or the TVÕs video input. 3. If you connected your VCR using Option A (page 6) , tune the reco...

33 Front Panel Back Panel References Location of Controls CHANNEL or TRACKING up or down Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCRÕschannel memory. Adjusts tracking during playback. FWD (Fast-Forward) Fast-forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches the picture forward during playback....

34 References Location of Controls Display Panel Hi-Fi Indicator Lights when TAPE PLAYBACK feature is set to HI-FI . Power Indicator Lights when the VCR is turned on. Flashes during a recording. Time, Channel Number, or Line Input ( L ) The current time is displayed. Only the AM indicator appears; w...

35 References Format: VHS Record/Playback Video: 4-Head System: Audio: VHS Hi-Fi Stereo record/playback system Video Signal System: EIA standard: NTSC color Antenna: 75-ohm external VHF/UHF combined antenna terminal Tuner: USA: 181 channels capability* (125 cable channels) Canada: 178 channels capab...

36 References Trouble Checks Sometimes problems can be easily solved by checking a few basic things. Check below before you call for help ortake your VCR to an Authorized GE VCR Servicenter. N o power VCR does not respond to remote Remote no longer controls a GE TV Remote no longer controls a compat...

38 References Questions and Answers About COMMERCIAL A A ADVANCE™ Question Answer Will commercials be scanned through only onplayback of recordings? How fast does the COMMERCIAL A A ADVANCEª VCR scan through the commercial breaks? Are commercials still recorded if I want to watchthem? What if the VC...

39 References Limited Warranty What your warranty covers: ¥ Any defect in material 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 or 45 days fromdate of shipment to the renta...

40 References Index + and – Buttons .......................................................12,13,16 3CH.4 Switch.......................................................3-6,7,10,33 Accessories, Included .........................................................7Add or Remove Channels from Memory..........