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VCR User’ s Guide Changing Entertainment. Again. VR546/VR637HF[...]
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This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage" inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury . WARNING T o reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. Caution: T o reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. Ref[...]
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1 Chapter 1: Connections & Setup ........................................................................................................ 3 Things to Consider Before Connecting Components .......................................................................... 3 Choose Y our Connection .........................................................[...]
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2 Chapter 3: On-Screen Menus (Continued) Preferences ........................................................................................................................................... 19 Remote Control ................................................................................................................. .........................[...]
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Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Chapter 1 3 Things to Consider Befor e Connecting Components This Book Covers T wo 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 ar e different from those on the VR546. The VR546 also do[...]
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Chapter 1: Connections & Setup 4 Chapter 1 Components Connection Go T o Title TV + VCR page 5 TV + VCR + page 6 Satellite Receiver TV + VCR + Cable Box page 7 V C R T V Satellite C a b l e B o x V C R T V V C R T V Audio/Video cables Coaxial cable Cables Needed to Connect Components to Y our VCR The pictures below show the cables needed for the[...]
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Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Chapter 1 5 VCR TV (back panel) CABLE/ ANTENNA VIDEO R L / MONO S-VIDEO AUDIO L IN OUT From Cable or 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 of the VCR and the other end to the TV’s ant[...]
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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 of the VCR and the other end to the TV’s antenna in jack. – OR – B. Connect audio/video cables to the AUDIO OUT R and L jacks on the back of the VCR (color[...]
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Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Chapter 1 7 TV + VCR + Cable Box 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 of the VCR and the other end to the TV’s antenna in jack. – OR – B. Connect audio/video cables to the AUDIO OUT R and L jacks on the back of the VCR (color coded, r[...]
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Chapter 1: Connections & Setup 8 Chapter 1 Select a language. Seleccione un idioma. Choisissez une langue. 1>English 2 Español 3 Français VCR MAIN MENU 1 Timer Recordings 2 Time 3 Channels 4 Setup 5 Preferences 6 Audio 7 Language 0 Exit If you ever need to change some of the settings in any of the menus that appear in the setup procedure, [...]
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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 you to manually add or remove channels[...]
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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 understand some basic concepts. Playing a tape 1. Tune the TV to your VCR viewing channel (03, 04, or the Video Input Channel). 2. Insert a tape in the VCR. If the Auto Play feature is s[...]
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Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Chapter 1 11 Using the Remote Contr ol The remote control is capable of controlling more than just your VCR. If you have a compatible RCA, GE, Proscan, or Scenium TV , you may be able to control it. In order for the VCR’s remote control to operate a desired TV , you must first pr ess the TV button on the remote [...]
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Chapter 1: Connections & Setup 12 Chapter 1 ON•OFF Turns the power of the active device (either the TV or VCR) on or of f. P AUSE Pauses playback and r ecording in VCR mode. PLA Y Starts tape playback in VCR mode. REC Starts recording in VCR mode. REV Rewinds a tape. In Playback mode, pressing and holding REV starts reverse scan playback. In [...]
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Chapter 2: VCR Featur es Chapter 2 13 Recor ding Features Y our VCR provides many ways to record programming. Basic r ecording is explained in detail on page 10. The following recording techniques are also available. • Recor ding – lets you press one button to record a program. • Express Recor ding (XPR) – allows recording to start while a [...]
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Chapter 2: VCR Featur es 14 Chapter 2 Timer Recording Y ou can set up to 8 different TV programs to be recorded. Befor e a Timer Recording will work, the VCR needs to be set up 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 cable box appears in the channel item[...]
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Chapter 2: VCR Featur es Chapter 2 15 INDEX SEARCH Press REV or FWD to begin scanning OR enter a specific index number _ _ Press SEARCH to exit Index Sear ch The VCR has a “VHS Index Search System” that automatically records index marks on the tape every time you start a recording. During playback you can locate the program you want to play by [...]
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Chapter 2: VCR Featur es 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 the beginning 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–minute program at the beginning of a tape, rewind[...]
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Chapter 3: On-Scr een Menus Chapter 3 17 If you ever need to change some of the settings in any of the menus that appear in 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 System The on-screen menus you saw the first t[...]
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Chapter 3: On-Scr een Menus 18 Chapter 3 Channels Channels tells the VCR where to find channels and stores them in the VCR’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 run the Auto Channel Search feature again. Select one of the [...]
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Chapter 3: On-Scr een Menus Chapter 3 19 VCR Output Channel Use this option to change the VCR’s output channel. The default is channel 3. T o change the output channel to channel 4, press the MENU button. If you change the output channel to 4, you must tune your TV to channel 4 to watch channels or play a tape. PREFERENCES 1 Remote Control: VCR1 [...]
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Chapter 3: On-Scr een Menus 20 Chapter 3 Front Panel Y ou 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 of f. • BRIGHT keeps the display bright whether the VCR is [...]
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Chapter 4 21 Chapter 4: Additional Information T r oubleshooting In this section, you will find answers to common recording, playback, and general VCR questions. Consulting with this section first when there is problem may help you answer common questions. General VCR Problems No power • Make sure the VCR is plugged into a working outlet. • Mak[...]
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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 cylinders inside the VCR will continue to rotate f[...]
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Chapter 4 23 Chapter 4: Additional Information Streaks in pictur e during normal playback • Press one of the TRACK buttons to move streaks up or down for the best picture. • Make sure the tape is of good quality and not worn out. Time counter not working or time counter not working in search modes • The time counter does not advance during un[...]
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Chapter 4: Additional Information 24 Chapter 4 . Display Panel Clock/Counter Displays current time or time counter . T ape 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 recording and the power is tur ned off. The timer i[...]
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Chapter 4 25 Chapter 4: Additional Information Limited W arranty 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 for rental units begins with the first rent[...]
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Chapter 4: Additional Information 26 Chapter 4 What your warranty does not cover: • Customer instruction. (Y our Owner’s Manual describes how to install, adjust, and operate your VCR. Any additional informatio n should be obtained from your dealer .) • Installation and setup service adjustments. • Batteries. • Cleaning of audio / video he[...]
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Chapter 4 27 Chapter 4: Additional Information How to Find Y our TV ’ s Video Input Channel Y ou must tune your TV to the video input channel if you ar e using the VCR’s Audio/Video (A/V) OUT jacks to connect to the TV’s A/V input jacks. Y ou must select the TV’s video input channel before you can see the VCR’s menus, the cable/antenna re[...]
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Chapter 4: Additional Information 28 Chapter 4 Index A Audio 20 Audio/Video (A/V) jacks 9 Audio/video cables 4 Auto Channel Search 18 Auto clock feature 17 Auto Play 10, 19 Auto TV/VCR 19 Automatic rewind 10 B Basic recording 10 C Cable box setup 9, 18 Cables Audio/Video 4 coaxial 4 positioning 3 Channel buttons 11, 18 Channels, adding/removing 18 [...]
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