Introduction Introduction Important Information WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. Cautions WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Caution: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert. Attention: Pour .viter les chocs .lectriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusq. au fond. Do not defeat the safety feature of the plug. The wide blade fits into the wall socket only one way. If you need an extension cord, make sure it matches the plug of the product. Refer to the identification/rating label (normally located on the back of the product) for the proper operating voltage for this product. FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the userOs authority to operate it. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This symbol indicates Odangerous voltageO inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury. This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product. Note To Cable TV Installer This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the Product Registration Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately. Returning this card allows us to contact you if needed. Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase. Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you need them. The numbers are located on the back of the product. Model No._____________________________________________________________________ VG4256 Serial No. _____________________________________________________________________ Purchase Date: ________________________________________________________________ Dealer/Address/Phone: ________________________________________________________ Introduction Table of Contents Important Information Warnings______________________________ i Cautions ______________________________ i Note to Cable TV Installer _______________ i Product Registration ____________________ i Hooking Up the VCR Choosing a Hookup ____________________ 2 Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box _________________________ 3 Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels ___________ 4 Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Only Pay Channels______ 5 Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes_ 6 Connecting a Stereo Amplifier/Receiver __ 7 Setting Up the VCR Startup Check Accessories With VCR ________ 8 Insert Batteries in Remote ___________ 8 Turn on TV and VCR _______________ 8 Place Channels in VCR’s Memory ____ 9 Add or Remove Channels from VCR’s Memory __________________ 9 Select the Language/Seleccione el Idioma/S.lectionner la Langue ___ 10 Use TV.VCR Button ______________ 10 Set the Display Panel Feature _______ 10 Set the ALERT SOUND Feature _____ 11 Set the Time and Date _____________ 11 Set the Automatic Daylight- Saving Time ___________________ 12 Using the Remote Control VCR Function Buttons _________________ 13 Playing a Tape Playback _____________________________ 14 Using the Playback Features Auto Play Feature _________________ 15 Picture Search ____________________ 15 Slow Motion______________________ 15 DISPLAY Button __________________ 16 Time Counter_____________________ 16 Index Search _____________________ 17 Zero Search ______________________ 17 Commercial Scan (SEARCH Button) _ 17 Pause for Stop-Action______________ 18 Frame Advance (F.ADV Button)_____ 18 Automatic Tracking _______________ 18 Manual Tracking__________________ 18 TAPE PLAYBACK: HI-FI/LINEAR Feature________________________ 19 Recording a Program Recordings ___________________________ 20 Recording Speeds _________________ 20 Normal Recording ____________________ 20 Watch a TV Channel While VCR is Recording a Different Channel _____ 20 One Touch Recording _________________ 21 Recording While You’re Away Setting a Timer Recording__________ 22 Stopping a Timer Recording ________ 22 Timer Recording From the VCROs Line Input _______________ 23 Checking or Clearing Timer Recordings_______________ 23 Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP ____________ 24 Recording Audio Only_________________ 25 Using the Recording Features Recording Pause __________________ 25 Pro-Tect Plus. Feature ____________25 Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes__________________ 26 Copying and Editing Tapes Using Compatible Remote ________________ 26 References Location of Controls Front Panel_______________________ 27 Back Panel _______________________ 28 Display Panel_____________________ 28 Specifications_______...