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- Page 2 To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable RISK OF ELECTRIC To reduce the risk of fire or parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified DO NOT OPEN shock hazard, do not expose service personnel.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
First Things First ..........Setting up the VCR ..........Using the Menu to Set Up Features ........Language ................VCR Channels List ............. To Auto Channel Search ..........To Change the Signal Type ........To Add or Remove Channels ........"lime and Date .............. - Page 4 Other Features ........... Picture Search Options ............Forward and Rewind Search .......... Slow Motion ..............Commercial Scan (SEARCH Button) ......Frame Advance ..............Index Search ..............Zero Search ..............-time Counter ................. On-Screen Displays ............... Tracking .................. Connections ............Things to Know Before...
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Page 5: First Things First
FIRST THINGS FIRST Hi, my name is SUSAN... and I wrote this User's Guide. It's my job to see that have a rewarding user manual experience. Also, I think you'll be pleased with the features that can be accessed through the on-screen menus. - Page 6 Step 1: Unpack What's in the Box The following items come packed in the box: • • Remote control • RF coaxial cable Step 2: Install Batteries in the Remote Control Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change the batteries in your VCR remote.
- Page 7 Step 4: Plug in the VCR Match the wide blade of the plug with the wide slot in the outlet. \ ,-,,.,I l..,j l Be sure to insert the plug completely. i"1 '%. Step 5: Tune the TV Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel.
- Page 8 Press 5 to display the PREFERENCES menu. PREFERENCES Remote Control: VCR1 Auto Play: Auto TV/VCR: Exit Press 2 to switch Auto Play ON or OFF. PREFERENCES Remote Control: VCR1 Auto Play: Auto TV/VCR: Exit See Setting Up the VCRfor detailed information about the Auto Play feature.
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Page 9: Setting Up The Vcr
Set-Up Features Below is a list of set-up features that you may want ¥ set up before you begin using your VCR for the first time: SETTING UP THE VCR • Select a Language ¥ • Set up VCR Channel List (Auto Channel Search) -
Page 10: Using The Menu To Set Up Features
Using the Menu to Set Up Features You can set up features by using the menu system. Each feature is explained in this section. Language Select your preferred language, and the on-screen displays will appear in that language. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. MAIN MENU 1 VCR... -
Page 11: To Auto Channel Search
To Auto Channel Search Auto channel search memorizes the channels available through your signal type--cable or antenna. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. MAIN RENU 1VCR PLus+ Timer Recordings Time Channels Preferences Language Exit Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu. CHANNELS 1 Auto Channel... -
Page 12: To Change The Signal Type
The VCR begins scanning for the available channels--this takes about one to two minutes. The lowest channel is tuned once the search is completed. Pressing CHANNEL up or down now selects the active channels. Change the Signal Type Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu. -
Page 13: Set Daylight-Saving Time
Set Daylight-Saving Time Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. MAIN MENU Plus+ Timer Recordings Time ChanneLs Preferences Language Press 3 to display the TIME menu. TIME time date Auto DST: EXIT Press 2 to turn the Auto DST ON or OFF. •... -
Page 14: Vcr Plus+ Channels
Press 1 to display the SET TIME AND DATE screen. TIRE PATE Time --:-- (hh:mm) Date --/--/-- Press RENU canceL Enter the data using the number buttons. Press 0 before single-digit numbers and follow the on-screen directions. TIRE PATE Time 12:34 Date 11118197... - Page 15 VCR Plus+ Worksheet Broadcast VCR Plus+ Channel Channel Number Two-DigitVCR Plus+ Channel Cable-TV Station Number** You Receive Numbers for CableTV Name Station (USA List) American Movie Classics ESPN Arts &-Entertainment Black Entertainment Bravo Cable News Network Cinemax Cinemax 2 The Discovery Channel The Disney Channel Entertainment Television...
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Page 16: Additional Set-Up Features In The Preferences Menu
Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu. CHANNELS Two-DigitVCR Plus+ Channel Auto Channel Search Add/Remove Channels Numbers for CableTV Signal Type: CABLE PLus+ Channel List (Canadian List) Allarcom PayTelevisionl Exit Superchannel Arts & Entertainment Cable News Network-Headline Press 4 to display the VCR Plus+ Channel List screen. News Cable News Network Channel... -
Page 17: Remote Vcr1/Vcr2 Option
Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option If you own a compatible GE, RCA, or ProScan remote that has a VCR2, VCR2-LD, or VCR2 oDVD button, this feature allows you to set this VCR to respond to that button. Press 1 to select the Remote Control item in the menu. Then press the VCR2, VCR2.LD, or VCR2 °DVD button to change. -
Page 18: Auto Play
Auto Play This feature allows the VCR to automatically start playing when you insert a tape with the safety tab removed. Press 2 to switch between ON or OFF. • Select ON if you want a tape with its safety tab removed to start playing automatically when the tape is inserted. -
Page 19: Vcr Basics
Learn the Basics to Get You Started These VCR basics should be enough for you to begin ¥ enjoying your VCR. Learning the remote control functions, playing a recorded tape, and recording program should do just that. However, there are other features that enhance ¥... -
Page 20: Remote Buttons
OFF Turns off VCR when remote is set to control the VCR. Also turns some compatible "l-Vson and off. RECORD STOP PAUSE TV Turns on a compatible GE, RCA, or ProScan TV and sets the INFO ;HAN SEARCH remote to control the TV. Also used with the OFF button to turn... -
Page 21: Function Buttons
BACK to switch between the two channels. INFO Shows the "l-V'sstatus displays on the "IV screen. The TV buttons may not control all MUTE Reduces volume to minimum level. features of all models of GE, RCA, I TV Buttons and ProScan TVs. -
Page 22: Playing A Tape
Numbers (0 through 9) Select a channel up to 99 by pressing two numbers. Select a cable channel over 99 by pressing and holding 1 until 1 - - appears on the screen. Then press the other two numbers, OFF Turns the TV off. VOL Up and Down Raises and lowers sound of TV. -
Page 23: Recording
Recording If you want to record something that you're watching, you can use basic recording. Set the tape speed by pressing the SPEED button on the remote (see margin note for information about tape speed settings). Press the RECORD button to begin recording, Press STOP (STOP.EJECT on VCR) to stop recording. -
Page 25: Recording
Several Recording Options Now that you've gone through the necessary steps to ¥ operate your VCR, I'll explain the different recording features that are available to suit your needs. Recording features: ¥ • Recording (explained in VCR Basics section) • Express Recording •... -
Page 26: Recording Features
Recording Features There are four ways to record programs: • Recording lets you press one button to start recording program. (See VCR Basics section.) • Express Recording lets you start recording a program you are watching, and then set the VCR to automatically stop recording after a designated period of time. -
Page 27: Timer Recording
Timer Recording You can set up as many as eight timer recording programs. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. RAIN MENU Plus+ Timer Recordings Time Channels Preferences Language Exit Press 2 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu. TIMER RECORDINGS Create Program... -
Page 28: Vcr Plus+ Recording
Review the information to make sure it is correct, and then press MENU to save. Program 1 has been saved Program (One time) Channel Cable Remember insert Start Time 08:00 recordable tape Time 09:30 turn before Start Date 10124/97 program start time. - Page 29 Enter the VCR PlusCode shown in your local television programming guide. PLUS+ Enter pluscode number (from Listing) 12876 Press CLEAR correct Press MENU when done Press MENU to enter the VCR PlusCode number. often shoutd this program record? 1 One time 2 Daily (every...
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Page 30: Stopping A Timer Recording
Stopping a Timer Recording To stop or cancel a timer recording in progress (even an express recording): • Press and hold the STOP button on the remote (STOP.EJECT on the VCR) for a few seconds. Reviewing and Clearing Programs To review programs that you have already set up:... -
Page 31: Using Two Vcrs For Copying And Editing Tapes
Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes Use one VCR as the playback VCR and the other as the recording VCR. Turn on the TV and VCRs. Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel (either 3, 4, or TV's video input). -
Page 33: Programming The Remote
Control Your Other Components... The remote can be programmed to control a television. It is programmed to control a GE, RCA, or ProScan Other manufacturer's brands need to be programmed. ¥ ¥ PROGRAMMING REMOTE ¥... -
Page 34: To Control A "L'v
The remote can be programmed to control other brands of remote controllable TVs. It is already programmed to operate most GE, RCA, and ProScan TVs. Programming the Remote to Control a TV If the TV does not turn on when you press the TV button, the remote needs to be programmed. - Page 35 Quasar ........I I Emerson ........Radio Shack ....01,05,13 Envision ......05,06 RCA .......01,06,12 Realistic ........05 Fisher ........05,08 GE ......00,01,06,11 Sampo ........06 Goldstar ......06,12 Samsung ...... 06,09,12 Hallmark ........Sanyo ........05,08 Hitachi ....... 06,14 Sears ......01,05,06,07, Infinity ........
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Page 37: Other Features
Features to Enhance VCR Operation • Picture Search Options • ]]me Counter • On-Screen Displays • Tracking ¥ OTHER FEATURES... -
Page 38: Picture Search Options
Picture Search Options The most basic way to search during playback is using the forward and reverse functions. This section contains several other options available for searching a tape. Search features work well for tapes recorded at the SP or SLP speed. -
Page 39: Frame Advance
Frame Advance Frame advance lets you view one stop-action frame after another. Press PAUSE (PLAY.PAUSE) to freeze the action. Press F.ADV each time you want to view the next frame of the scene. Press PAUSE or PLAY (PLAY-PAUSE) to return to normal playback. -
Page 40: Zero Search
Zero Search ZERO SEARCH Current tape counter The zero search feature enables the VCR to quickly return to a 2:17:25 counter reading of 0:00:00 anywhere on the tape. This is Press 0:00:00 especially convenient when you want to repeat a segment of the tape several times. -
Page 41: On-Screen Displays
On-Screen Displays STOP 0:30:00 The INFO button shows the status of the VCR (STOP, PLAY, RECORD, etc.), channel number, time counter, date, time, and tape speed on the TV screen. The date and time must be set before they can be displayed. 11/17/97 01:30PR Press INFO to see the on-screen displays. -
Page 43: Connections
Things to Know Before Connecting Components Protect Your Components from Power Surges • Connect all components before plugging power cords into the wall outlet. • Always turn off the TV and other components before you connect or disconnect any cables. ¥... -
Page 44: Connecting Your Vcr
Connecting Your VCR Refer to these pages to help you connect your VCR. Jacks and Cables RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables (F-type) The RF jacks provide good picture and mono sound, and must be used if audio/video connections are not available for your TV. -
Page 45: Choosing A Vcr Connection
Choosing a VCR Connection There are several different ways to hook up your VCR, depending on whether or not you have cable, and if you have cable, whether you have a cable box, and if some of the channels are scrambled and...well, you get the picture. -
Page 46: Tv With Rfjack Only
TV With RFJack Only This connection assumes: • You are connecting antenna, cable, or cable box system. • Your television has only an RF input jack. TI_ connection provides: • Mono sound playback from VCR. • Record one channel while watching another (except when using a cable box for all channels). -
Page 47: Tv With Audio/Video Jacks
TV With Audio/Video Jacks This connection assumes: • You are connecting an antenna, cable, or cable box system. • Your television has audio/video jacks. This connection provides: • Mono sound playback from VCR. • Record one channel while watching another (except when using a cable box for all channels). -
Page 48: Tv With Audio/Video Jacks And Cable Box To Unscramble Pay Channels Only
TV With Audio/Video Jacks and Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels Only connection assumes: • You are using a cable box only to unscramble pay channels. • Your IV has audio/video input jacks. This connection provides: • Mono sound playback from VCR. •... -
Page 49: Appendix A: Reference
This section gives you some additional information about the VCR, including a description of the unit's controls display. You also will find a Troubleshooting "13ps section in this Appendix, which might help to resolve some of those simple problems. Finally, this section contains your... -
Page 50: Front Panel
Front Panel Remote Sensor CHANNEL.TRACKING Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR's channel memory. Adjusts tracking when a tape is playing. F'WD Forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches the picture forward during playback. Starts slow-motion playback during play-pause. -
Page 51: Display Panel
Display Panel Cassette-In Indicator TIMER SLP REC Tape Speed Indicator Cassette-In Indicator (rid) Lights when a tape is in the VCR. Flashes when VCR is ejecting tape. Channel Number, Line Indicator (VID1), 1Rme, _me Counter, or Status Indicator The current time, time counter, channel number, or line input (VID1) is displayed. -
Page 52: Back Panel
Back Panel ANT.IN VIDEO AUDIO RF OUT 3 CH. 4 Switch Selects the channel to which you will tune the TV to see the VCR picture if you connect the VCR using the ANT.IN and RF OUT jacks. AUDIO and VIDEO IN Jacks Receives signals from another component, like a VCR or carncorder, when it is... -
Page 53: Troubleshooting Tips
Release number I and replace the batteries. • Remove all batteries for approximately 12 hours. Then replace batteries. Remote no longer controls a GE, RCA, or ProScan TV • Press "IV to set remote to control a compatible TV. •... - Page 54 • Try another tape. • Some snow/streaks are normal during search, stop action, frame advance, and slow-motion playback. Streaks in picture during normal playback • Press one of the TRACKING buttons to move streaks up or down for the best picture. •...
- Page 55 Clock shows incorrect time or date • Power interruption. • Check to make sure the clock is set accurately (check AM/PM and date). • Check Auto DST setting. The clock may have adjusted for daylight-saving time. Time did not adjust for daylight-saving time •...
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Page 56: Specifications
Specifications Format: Video: 4-Head Record/Playback System: Audio: Mono record/playback EIA standard: NTSC color Video Signal System: 75-ohm external VHF/UHF combined Antenna: antenna terminal Tuner: USA: 181 channels capability* (125 cable channels) Canada: 178 channels capability* (122 cable channels) AutoProgramming frequency synthesis Type: 120V AC, 60 Hz... -
Page 57: Limited Warranty
• Pay any Authorized GE VCR Servicenter the labor charges to repair your VCR. • Pay any Authorized GE VCR Servicenter for the new or, at our option, refurbished replacement parts required to repair your VCR. How you get service: •... -
Page 58: Index
Express recording 3 CH. 4 switch 5, 50 F.ADV button 18, 37 Accessing menus 5 FORWARD button 18, 20 Accessories, included Frame advance Add or remove channels ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS menu 10 Front panel controls FWD button 20, 36, 37, 38, 48 ANT.IN jack 4, 5, 16, 29, 42, 43, 50 GO BACK button 18, 19... -
Page 59: Iv Function Buttons
sensor 48 Tape speeds "IV function buttons 13me and date 10 VCR function buttons daylight-saving time Remote VCR1NCR2 option setting Remove or add channels "13mecounter REV button 20, 36, 37, 38, 48 Time counter display REVERSE button 19, 20 Time display TIME menu 11 Review programs screen 28 Reviewing... - Page 60 If your VCR needs service, please contact your dealer or the nearest Servicenter from the yellow pages. Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton. This will only add delays in service for your product.