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- Page 1 User’s Guide Please read these instructions before operating this product for the first time. Changing Entertainment. Again. VRC440 15763820 (VRC440)(E) 01 CVR 5/25/01, 12:51 PM...
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Page 2: Product Registration
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 VCR. Model No. _______________________________________________________________________________________ Serial No. _______________________________________________________________________________________ Purchase Date: ___________________________________________________________________________________ Dealer/Address/Phone: ___________________________________________________________________________ 1576382B (VRC440)(E) 01 CVR 7/19/01, 10:44 AM... -
Page 3: Introduction
Chapter 3 provides more information about the rest of the VCR’s features and how to use them. Remote Control EJECT POWER Description: The VCR’s remote control can operate most RCA, GE, and CABLE INPUT CM-SKIP Proscan VCR’s. - Page 4 The front panel display will blink for several seconds. The VCR unlocks by pressing and holding the POWER button on the remote control, again for six seconds. The front panel display will blink again and release the lock on the system. 15763820 (VRC440)(E) 02 Intr 5/25/01, 12:51 PM...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Auto TV/VCR ........................19 Using the Remote Control ....................21 Remote Control Buttons ..................... 22 Component Buttons ..................... 22 VCR Function Buttons ....................22 TV Function Buttons ..................... 23 Using the INPUT Button ..................23 15763820 (VRC440)(E) 03 ToC 5/25/01, 12:52 PM... - Page 6 Front Panel .......................... 38 Display Panel ........................39 Back Panel ..........................39 Finding the TV’s Video Line Input ..................40 Advanced Connection ......................41 TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver ..................41 Index ............................ 42 15763820 (VRC440)(E) 03 ToC 5/25/01, 12:52 PM...
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Page 7: Connections & Setup
Connections & Setup Chapter Overview: • Things to Consider Before Connecting • Cable Considerations • Making the Connection • Navigating On-Screen Menus • Completing the Initial Setup • Basic Recording Changing Entertainment. Again. 15763820 (VRC440)(E) 04 S&C 5/25/01, 12:52 PM... -
Page 8: Things To Consider Before Connecting Components
TV. A/V cables provide better picture and sound quality than an RF coaxial cable. If you would like to hook up your VCR using A/V cables, refer to the Advanced Connection information on page 41 in the Other Information chapter of the manual. Chapter 1 15763820 (VRC440)(E) 04 S&C 5/25/01, 12:52 PM... -
Page 9: Choose Your Connection
Please use the following chart to determine which connection is best for you and proceed to the appropriate page. Connection Go To Components Title TV + VCR page 8 TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver page 9 TV + VCR + Cable Box page 10 Chapter 1 15763820 (VRC440)(E) 04 S&C 5/25/01, 12:52 PM... -
Page 10: Tv + Vcr
Note: Flip the CH 3/4 switch on the back of the VCR to the channel that is not used in your area. This will be the channel that the TV must be tuned to in order to see the VCR’s picture. Go To Page 11 Chapter 1 15763820 (VRC440)(E) 04 S&C 5/25/01, 12:52 PM... -
Page 11: Tv + Vcr + Satellite Receiver
4. Connect the satellite feed to the satellite receiver Connect the satellite receiver’s RF coaxial cable feed (not included) to the satellite input jack on the satellite receiver. Go To Page 11 Chapter 1 15763820 (VRC440)(E) 04 S&C 5/25/01, 12:52 PM... -
Page 12: Tv + Vcr + Cable Box
TV output jack and the other end to the ANT. IN jack on the VCR. 3. Connect the cable feed to your cable box Connect the RF coaxial cable feed (not included) to the antenna input jack on the cable box. Go To Page 11 Chapter 1 15763820 (VRC440)(E) 04 S&C 5/25/01, 12:52 PM... -
Page 13: Set The Vcr's Ch 3/4 Switch
Turn on the TV and press VCR, then POWER, on the remote control to turn on the VCR. Note: If you have an RCA, GE, or Proscan TV, your VCR’s remote control may be able to operate it. Press the TV button on the remote control and then the POWER button. -
Page 14: Using The Remote Control Tonavigate On-Screen Menus
Note: See chapter two, Using On-Screen Menus, for details about setting 5 LANGUAGE SELECT up and changing the VCR’s individual settings. MENU Exit All VCR on-screen menus are accessed through the main MENU. Press the remote control’s MENU button to start. Chapter 1 15763820 (VRC440)(E) 04 S&C 5/25/01, 12:52 PM... -
Page 15: Vcr Basics
VCR with its safety tab in place. You cannot record on a tape with its safety tab removed. If the safety tab is removed and you want to record, simply cover the Safety Tab hole with adhesive tape. Chapter 1 15763820 (VRC440)(E) 04 S&C 5/25/01, 12:52 PM... - Page 16 This page left blank intentionally 15763820 (VRC440)(E) 04 S&C 5/25/01, 12:52 PM...
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Page 17: Using The Vcr's Menu System
Chapter 2 Using the VCR’s Menu System Chapter Overview: • Using On-Screen Menus • Cable Box Setup • Setting Time and Date • Setting VCR Preferences Changing Entertainment. Again. 15763820 (VRC440)(E) 05 Menu 5/25/01, 12:52 PM... -
Page 18: Using On-Screen Menus To Set Up Features
TV, press the INPUT button on the On what channel do you VCR’s remote control. want to receive from the cable box? 0-9 01-13 INPUT Video MENU Cancel Chapter 2 15763820 (VRC440)(E) 05 Menu 5/25/01, 12:52 PM... -
Page 19: Vcr Channels List
2. Press the 3 button to choose CHANNEL SET. 3. Press 3 to choose between Signal Type: Cable and Antenna. When finished, press MENU to exit back to the main MENU and MENU again to exit to normal viewing. Chapter 2 15763820 (VRC440)(E) 05 Menu 5/25/01, 12:52 PM... -
Page 20: Adding Or Removing Channels
Select ON if you want the VCR to automatically adjust for daylight savings time. • Select OFF if you do not want the VCR to automatically adjust for daylight savings time. Chapter 2 15763820 (VRC440)(E) 05 Menu 5/25/01, 12:52 PM... -
Page 21: Additional Set Up Features In The Functions Menu
Leaving Auto TV/VCR off is useful if you use A/V cables to connect the VCR to the TV and you watch the VCR’s picture using the TV’s video line input. This way, the antenna/cable signal will not be interrupted by the VCR. Chapter 2 15763820 (VRC440)(E) 05 Menu 5/25/01, 12:52 PM... - Page 22 This page left blank intentionally 15763820 (VRC440)(E) 05 Menu 5/25/01, 12:52 PM...
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Page 23: Using The Remote Control
Chapter 3 Using the Remote Control Chapter Overview: • Buttons on the Remote Control Changing Entertainment. Again. 15763820 (VRC440)(E) 06 Rmot 5/25/01, 12:52 PM... -
Page 24: Remote Control Buttons
Then press the other two numbers. (Pause) Pauses playback or recording. Press again to return to recording or press to return to playback. (Play) Plays a tape. Press to return to playback when VCR is paused. Chapter 3 15763820 (VRC440)(E) 06 Rmot 5/25/01, 12:52 PM... -
Page 25: Tv Function Buttons
A/V jacks and L2 represents the front A/V jacks. 3. Press the INPUT button again to tune back to the broadcast signal you were previously watching through the VCR. Chapter 3 15763820 (VRC440)(E) 06 Rmot 5/25/01, 12:52 PM... -
Page 26: Programming The Remote Control
001, 02, 03, 40, 41, 71, 86, 88 TOSHIBA 05, 12, 24, 29, 57 WARDS 03, 05, 07, 16, 23, 40, 41, 45, 47, 77, 88 ZENITH 45, 46, 56, 59 Chapter 2 15763820 (VRC440)(E) 06 Rmot 5/25/01, 12:52 PM... -
Page 27: Using The Vcr's Features
Chapter 4 Using the VCR’s Features Chapter Overview: • Recording • One Touch Recording (OTR) • Timer Recordings • Copying and Editing Tapes Changing Entertainment. Again. 15763820 (VRC440)(E) 07 Ftrs 5/25/01, 12:52 PM... -
Page 28: Recording Features
Gives three times the recording time STOP will appear on the VCR on-screen display. of tapes recorded in SP mode. Recording Times Cassette T-120 2 Hr 6 Hr T-160 2 Hr/40 Min 8 Hr Chapter 4 15763820 (VRC440)(E) 07 Ftrs 5/25/01, 12:52 PM... -
Page 29: Timer Recording
Tape Speed EP 3. Press the 2 button to choose Review/Cancel Programs. CLEAR Cancel MENU For next program 4. Press CLEAR to erase or MENU to see the next saved timer recording program. Chapter 4 15763820 (VRC440)(E) 07 Ftrs 5/25/01, 12:52 PM... -
Page 30: Copying And Editing Tapes Using Two Vcrs
Note: Sound is turned off during search. 1. Press the button to search forward or the button to search backwards. 2. Press the , or button to return to normal playback. Chapter 4 15763820 (VRC440)(E) 07 Ftrs 5/25/01, 12:52 PM... -
Page 31: Slow Motion
Marks too close to the current location of the tape. • Those at the beginning of a recording lasting five minutes or less. • Index marks that start at the beginning of the tape. Chapter 4 15763820 (VRC440)(E) 07 Ftrs 5/25/01, 12:52 PM... -
Page 32: Go-To Search
When manually adjusting the picture, automatic tracking is turned off. To turn automatic tracking back on, eject the tape and reinsert it. Note: Tracking has no effect when recording– only during playback. Chapter 4 15763820 (VRC440)(E) 07 Ftrs 5/25/01, 12:52 PM... -
Page 33: Time Counter
Notes: If you press DISPLAY again, you return to step 1. Turning off the VCR also resets the displays. On-screen display (times out). 0:35:00 Time counter only (does not time out). Chapter 4 15763820 (VRC440)(E) 07 Ftrs 5/25/01, 12:52 PM... -
Page 34: Commercial Skip
Each press will advance the tape an additional 30-second interval. For example, press CM-SKIP four times to advance the tape two minutes. REC/OTR SPEED TV/VCR MENU CLEAR DISPLAY MUTE ENTER VOLUME CH/TRK SLOW/SHT Chapter 4 15763820 (VRC440)(E) 07 Ftrs 5/25/01, 12:52 PM... -
Page 35: Other Information
Chapter Overview: • Troubleshooting • Specifications • Care and Cleaning • Front, Rear, and Display Panel Diagram • Finding the TV’s Video Line Input • Advanced Connection Diagram • Index Changing Entertainment. Again. 15763820 (VRC440)(E) 08 Othr 5/25/01, 12:52 PM... -
Page 36: Troubleshooting Tips
• Check to make sure there is a cassette in the VCR when a timer recording is set. On-screen menus appear in English, French, or Spanish • Check LANGUAGE SELECT feature. Chapter 5 15763820 (VRC440)(E) 08 Othr 5/25/01, 12:52 PM... -
Page 37: Recording Problems
(see How to Find Your TV’s Video Input Channel in this section of the manual for detailed information). • Try another tape. • Some snow/streaks are normal during search, stop action, frame advance, and slow-motion playback. Chapter 5 15763820 (VRC440)(E) 08 Othr 5/25/01, 12:52 PM... - Page 38 Cassette with safety tab removed does not start to play automatically • Check to make sure the Auto Play ON/OFF feature is set to ON. Time counter disappears during searching • This is normal. Chapter 5 15763820 (VRC440)(E) 08 Othr 5/25/01, 12:52 PM...
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Page 39: Cleaning The Vcr
Plastic surfaces are easily scratched and can be marred by alcohol and various solvents. Avoid excessive use of oil-based furniture polishes since the materials used in the cabinet will accumulate more dust. We recommend using a nonabrasive, antistatic cleaner and polisher. Chapter 5 1576382B (VRC440)(E) 08 Othr 7/19/01, 10:42 AM... -
Page 40: Front Panel
STOP•EJECT A single press of this button stops normal VCR functions such as record, playback, rewind, fast-forward, or pause. If pressed a second time, this button ejects the loaded tape. Chapter 5 15763820 (VRC440)(E) 08 Othr 5/25/01, 12:52 PM... -
Page 41: Display Panel
CH. 3/4 switch Determines the channel to which the TV must be tuned in order to see the VCR’s picture. Not used when connecting the VCR to the TV using A/V cables. RF OUT jack Passes the VCR’s signal to a TV using the supplied RF cable. Chapter 5 15763820 (VRC440)(E) 08 Othr 5/25/01, 12:52 PM... -
Page 42: Finding The Tv's Video Line Input
TV TV Remote Number MUTE VIDEO VID 1 SIGNAL LINE ENTER VOLUME CH/TRK SLOW/SHT VID 1 VID 2 VIDEO S-VID S-VID S-VIDEO INPUT VID 1 S-VIDEO VID 2 SOURCE Chapter 5 15763820 (VRC440)(E) 08 Othr 5/25/01, 12:52 PM... -
Page 43: Advanced Connection
4. If necessary, connect a satellite’s antenna cable to the satellite receiver Connect the satellite antenna’s RF coaxial cable feed (not included) to the satellite receiver’s satellite antenna input jack. Chapter 5 15763820 (VRC440)(E) 08 Othr 5/25/01, 12:52 PM... -
Page 44: Index
L2 indicator 28, 38 Connections 8 component buttons 22 LANGUAGE SELECT menu 16 Controls TV function buttons 23 back panel 39 Remote, batteries 11 front panel 38 Removing/adding channels 18 Copying tapes 28 Chapter 5 15763820 (VRC440)(E) 08 Othr 5/25/01, 12:52 PM... - Page 45 STOP•EJECT button 13, 26, 31, 38 Tab, safety 13 Tape eject 13 Time and date 18 TIME AND DATE SET menu 18 Time counter 31 Time counter display 31 Time display on TV 31 Chapter 5 15763820 (VRC440)(E) 08 Othr 5/25/01, 12:52 PM...
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- Page 48 This will only add delays in service for your product. Exporter: Thomson multimedia Inc. 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46290 ©2001 Thomson multimedia Inc. Trademark(s)® Registered Marca(s) Registrada(s) Printed in Mexico TOCOM 1576382B 1576382B (VRC440)(E) 08 Othr 7/19/01, 10:43 AM...