Page 2 - WARNING; Caution; Product Registration; Important Information; CAUTION
This symbol indicates"dangerous voltage"inside the product thatpresents a risk ofelectric shock orpersonal injury. WARNING To reduce the risk of fire orelectric shock, do not exposethis product to rain or moisture. Caution: To reduce the risk ofelectric shock, do not remove cover(or back). N...
Page 3 - Table of Contents
1 Chapter 1: Connections & Setup ........................................................................................................ 3 Things to Consider Before Connecting Components .......................................................................... 3 Choose Your Connection ...........
Page 5 - Chapter 1; Things to Consider Before Connecting Components; This Book Covers Two Models (VR546 and VR637HF); Audio; Protect Components From Power Surges; Insert all cable plugs firmly into their jacks.; Protect Components From Overheating; Do not stack components.
Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Chapter 1 3 Things to Consider Before Connecting Components This Book Covers Two Models (VR546 and VR637HF) • Model VR546 (mono) • Model VR637 (hi-fi) The graphics in this user’s guide show the VR637HF, so the jacks on the front and back of the VCR are different fr...
Page 6 - Components; TV; ble; VC; TV; Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your VCR
Chapter 1: Connections & Setup 4 Chapter 1 Components Connection Go To Title TV + VCR page 5 TV + VCR + page 6 Satellite Receiver TV + VCR +Cable Box page 7 VC R TV Satellite Ca ble Bo x VC R TV VC R TV Audio/Video cables Coaxial cable Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your VCR The pictures...
Page 7 - Connect the VCR to the TV; Go To Page 8
Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Chapter 1 5 VCR TV (back panel) CABLE/ANTENNA VIDEO R L / MONO S-VIDEO AUDIO L IN OUT From Cableor Antenna ANT. IN RF OUT VIDEO AUDIO OUT IN R L TV + VCR 1. Connect the VCR to the TV A. Connect one end of the supplied RF coaxial cable to the RF OUT jack on the back...
Page 8 - Sa
Chapter 1: Connections & Setup 6 Chapter 1 TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver 1. Connect the VCR to the TV A. Connect one end of the supplied RF coaxial cable to the RF OUT jack on the back ofthe VCR and the other end to the TV’s antenna in jack. – OR – B. Connect audio/video cables to the AUDIO OUT ...
Page 10 - Put Batteries in the Remote Control; Tune the TV to the correct Video Input Channel.; Using the Remote Control to Choose On-screen Menu Items; Set Time; Complete the on-screen setup guide; LANGUAGE
Chapter 1: Connections & Setup 8 Chapter 1 Select a language.Seleccione un idioma.Choisissez une langue. 1>English2 Español3 Français VCR MAIN MENU1 Timer Recordings2 Time3 Channels4 Setup5 Preferences6 Audio7 Language0 Exit If you ever need to change some ofthe settings in any of the menus t...
Page 11 - only
Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Chapter 1 9 CHANNELS menu – submenus are listed below. Auto Channel Search – automatically searches for channels so that they are stored in the VCR’s channel list (the list of channels that are accessed when you press the CH +/–buttons. Add/Remove Channels – allows...
Page 12 - VCR Basics; Playing a tape; Insert a tape in the VCR.; Automatic Rewind; Basic Recording; Press the RECORD button to begin recording.; Check the Safety Tab
Chapter 1: Connections & Setup 10 Chapter 1 VCR Basics Once your initial settings are complete, you can begin using your VCR. In order to begin, you must first understandsome basic concepts. Playing a tape 1. Tune the TV to your VCR viewing channel (03, 04, or the Video Input Channel). 2. Insert...
Page 13 - Using the Remote Control; Buttons of the Remote Control; VCR MAIN MENU
Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Chapter 1 11 Using the Remote Control The remote control is capable of controlling more than just your VCR. If you have a compatible RCA, GE, Proscan, orScenium TV, you may be able to control it. In order for the VCR’s remote control to operate a desired TV, you mu...
Page 14 - Index Search and Go-To Search; Using the INPUT Button
Chapter 1: Connections & Setup 12 Chapter 1 ON•OFF Turns the power of the active device (either the TV or VCR) on or off. PAUSE Pauses playback and recording in VCR mode. PLAY Starts tape playback in VCR mode. REC Starts recording in VCR mode. REV Rewinds a tape. In Playback mode, pressing and h...
Page 15 - Chapter 2: VCR Features; Chapter 2; Recording Features; Recording –; STOP
Chapter 2: VCR Features Chapter 2 13 Recording Features Your VCR provides many ways to record programming. Basic recording is explained in detail onpage 10. The following recording techniques are also available. • Recording – lets you press one button to record a program. • Express Recording (XPR) –...
Page 16 - Timer Recording; To Set Up as Many as Eight Timer Recording Programs:; Stopping a Timer Recording
Chapter 2: VCR Features 14 Chapter 2 Timer Recording You can set up to 8 different TV programs to be recorded. Before a Timer Recording will work, the VCR needs to be setup correctly. • VCR’s clock must be set correctly. • If you’ve set up the VCR for a cable box for all channels, the output of your...
Page 17 - Index Search; To Activate Index Search:; INDEX SEARCH; Locking Feature; To Lock
Chapter 2: VCR Features Chapter 2 15 INDEX SEARCH Press REV or FWDto begin scanning OR enter a specificindex number _ _ Press SEARCH to exit Index Search The VCR has a “VHS Index Search System” that automatically records index marks on the tapeevery time you start a recording. During playback you ca...
Page 18 - Time Counter; Press the INFO button; twice; to display only the time counter.; Info Display
Chapter 2: VCR Features 16 Chapter 2 Time Counter The time counter shows the actual time used when recording or playing back a tape. The time counter helps locate thebeginning or end of recorded events. It resets to 0:00:00 whenever a tape is ejected from the VCR. For example, if you record a 30–min...
Page 19 - Chapter 3; Explanation of the Menu System; Timer Recordings; Set Time and Date; Set Time Zone; Displaying Time and Date
Chapter 3: On-Screen Menus Chapter 3 17 If you ever need to change some of thesettings in any of the menus that appearin the setup procedure, choose Setup(press 5 on the remote) from the VCR MAIN MENU . Note that the VR546 does not have the Audio menu, as it is a mono model. Explanation of the Menu ...
Page 20 - Auto Channel Search; Detect Automatically; Signal Type; Channels; Cable Box Setup
Chapter 3: On-Screen Menus 18 Chapter 3 Channels Channels tells the VCR where to find channels and stores them in theVCR’s channel list. Auto Channel Search Use Auto Channel Search to place all available channels in memory. If you ever change cable or antenna signals, you may need to runthe Auto Cha...
Page 21 - VCR Output Channel; Preferences; The settings in this menu let you customize your VCR features.; Remote Control; BRIGHT; EnergySaver
Chapter 3: On-Screen Menus Chapter 3 19 VCR Output Channel Use this option to change the VCR’s output channel. The default ischannel 3. To change the output channel to channel 4, press theMENU button. If you change the output channel to 4, you must tuneyour TV to channel 4 to watch channels or play ...
Page 22 - Front Panel; Tape Speed; SP; Set Auto Repeat; Language
Chapter 3: On-Screen Menus 20 Chapter 3 Front Panel You can change the brightness level of the VCR’s front panel display. In the PREFERENCES menu, press the 5 button repeatedly to toggle between options: • AUTO means the display brightens when the VCR is on and dims when the VCR is off. • BRIGHT kee...
Page 23 - Chapter 4; Chapter 4: Additional Information; Troubleshooting; General VCR Problems; CABLE
Chapter 4 21 Chapter 4: Additional Information Troubleshooting In this section, you will find answers to common recording, playback, and general VCR questions. Consulting with thissection first when there is problem may help you answer common questions. General VCR Problems No power • Make sure the ...
Page 24 - The time did not adjust for Daylight-Saving Time; Recording Problems; Will not record; Playback Problems; Snowy or no picture during playback
Chapter 4: Additional Information 22 Chapter 4 The time did not adjust for Daylight-Saving Time • Make sure the Daylight-Saving Time feature is set correctly in the TIME menu. The VCR makes noise when it is stopped • This is normal. The VCR removes the tape from the playheads when stopping. The cyli...
Page 26 - Display Panel
Chapter 4: Additional Information 24 Chapter 4 . Display Panel Clock/Counter Displays current time or time counter. Tape In indicator ( ) Appears when a tape is in the VCR. Timer indicator Appears when an Express Recording (XPR) or timer recording is under way, or when the VCR is set for a timer rec...
Page 27 - Limited Warranty; What your warranty covers:; For how long after your purchase:
Chapter 4 25 Chapter 4: Additional Information Limited Warranty What your warranty covers: • Defects in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • 90 days - Unit exchange, with Thomson at no charge. • 91 days to 1 year - Unit exchange, for a payment of $29.95. The warranty period ...
Page 28 - What your warranty does not cover:; Product Registration:
Chapter 4: Additional Information 26 Chapter 4 What your warranty does not cover: • Customer instruction. (Your Owner’s Manual describes how to install, adjust, and operate your VCR. Any additional informationshould be obtained from your dealer.) • Installation and setup service adjustments. • Batte...
Page 29 - How to Find Your TV’s Video Input Channel; Video Input Channel Variations; TV button
Chapter 4 27 Chapter 4: Additional Information How to Find Your TV’s Video Input Channel You must tune your TV to the video input channel if you are using the VCR’s Audio/Video (A/V) OUT jacksto connect to the TV’s A/V input jacks. You must select the TV’s video input channel before you can seethe V...
Page 30 - Index; Basic recording 10
Chapter 4: Additional Information 28 Chapter 4 Index A Audio 20Audio/Video (A/V) jacks 9Audio/video cables 4Auto Channel Search 18Auto clock feature 17Auto Play 10, 19Auto TV/VCR 19Automatic rewind 10 B Basic recording 10 C Cable box setup 9, 18Cables Audio/Video 4coaxial 4positioning 3 Channel butt...
Page 32 - Thomson multimedia Inc.
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