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TV/VCR User's Guide
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  • Page 1 TV/VCR User’s Guide We bring good things to life.
  • Page 2: Important Information

    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 TV/VCR combination.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Pause____________________________ 17 Warning ______________________________ i Frame Advance ___________________ 17 Cautions ______________________________ i Picture Search ____________________ 17 Note to Cable TV Installer _______________ i Automatic Tracking _______________ 18 Product Registration ____________________ i Manual Tracking__________________ 18 Time Counter_____________________ 18 Setting Up the TV/VCR...
  • Page 4: Setting Up The Tv/Vcr

    Setting Up the TV/VCR Startup 1. Unpack the TV/VCR and remote control Contact your dealer if your remote control is missing. PLAY STOP PAUSE DISPLAY INPUT MUTE PREV CH CLEAR MENU RESET TRACK F.ADV 2. Insert batteries in remote...
  • Page 5: Place Your Tv/Vcr On A Stable Surface

    3. Place your TV/VCR on a stable surface CAUTION: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the TV/VCR, take care in selecting a surface or stand on which to place your product and when moving or carrying it. Use a stable surface or a strong steady stand and a location where the TV/VCR cannot be tipped over or easily pulled off, particularly by children.
  • Page 6: Put Channels Into Memory (Auto Channel Search)

    8. Put Channels into Memory (Auto Channel Search) TV/VCR MAIN MENU 1 Screen 2 Time A. Press MENU on the remote to display the TV/VCR MAIN MENU. 3 Timer Recordings 4 Parental Controls B. Press 5 to display the SETUP menu.
  • Page 7: Set The Time And Date (Clock)

    11. Set the Time and Date (Clock) To set the clock: TV/VCR MAIN MENU 1 Screen A. Press MENU on the remote to display the TV/VCR MAIN MENU. 2 Time TIME B. Press 2 to display the TIME menu. 1 Set Time and Date SET TIME AND DATE C.
  • Page 8: Using The Remote Control

    TRACK F.ADV INPUT Switches between the signal from a component connected to the AUDIO and VIDEO INPUT jacks and TV Signal. Press once to select rear AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks; press again to select front AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks. MENU Displays the TV/VCR MAIN MENU.
  • Page 9: Using The Remote Control

    PLAY tape 60 seconds during playback. Plays a tape. SLEEP POWER Sets TV/VCR to automatically turn off in Turns the TV/VCR on and off. 30, 60, 90, or 120 minutes. See page 10. PREV CH (Previous channel) SPEED (Tape Speed) Switches between the last two channels Selects a recording speed (SLP or SP).
  • Page 10: Tv/Vcr Features

    10/31/98 Sat 08:43AM SLP 2. Press DISPLAY again: 0:00:00 • No tape in TV/VCR: Displays are removed. • Tape in TV/VCR: Time counter remains on Press DISPLAY screen, and will not time out. Press DISPLAY again with tape again to remove the time counter.
  • Page 11: Closed Captioning

    Using the TV/VCR Features Closed Captioning The closed captioning feature displays the audio portion of a program as text on the TV screen. This is useful to hearing impaired or anyone who wants to watch a program without sound. There are four types of closed captions: Caption 1, Caption 2, Text 1 and Text 2.
  • Page 12: Sleep Timer

    0:00 is displayed on the screen. Wake-Up Timer Press Channel up or The timer turns the TV/VCR on at a desired time. You can set it to down to adjust timer. Press MENU to exit wake you up in the morning or remind you that a favorite program is about to start.
  • Page 13: Parental Controls And V-Chip

    In other words, it lets you program your TV so it will not display certain programs. Once you block programs, you or other adults are not limited to only parent-approved programs;...
  • Page 14: Setting Tv Rating Limits

    3. Press 1 to display the V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT screen. PARENTAL CONTROLS 4. Use the number buttons 1-7 to change the status of a TV program 1 V-Chip TV Rating Limit rating. Remember: Once you have set your limits, you must lock V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT your system in order to activate blocking.
  • Page 15: Blocking Specific Content Themes

    View (V). 1. Determine the rating you want to view that is currently blocked. 2. Press 1 to scroll to the rating, such as TV-14, whose status is V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT Block.
  • Page 16: Setting Movie Rating Limits

    Note that only the content theme status corresponding to the rating you selected changes to View (V). Higher rated content themes, such as that for TV-MA language do not change to View (V). TV/VCR MAIN MENU Setting Movie Rating Limits...
  • Page 17: Blocking Unrated Programs

    G, PG, and NC-17 rating. 4. Press MENU to exit. Blocking Unrated TV Programs Some TV programs are not rated but may contain material you do not want your children to see. These programs must be blocked TV/VCR MAIN MENU separately.
  • Page 18: Playing A Tape

    3. If necessary, while the tape is playing, press TRACKING on the remote or CHAN up or down on the TV/VCR to remove any streaks from the picture. Details are on page 4. Press STOP on the remote or STOP/EJECT on the TV/VCR to stop playback.
  • Page 19: Using The Playback Features

    SLP speed. 1. Press PAUSE on the remote during playback to pause the action. The TV/VCR will automatically switch from pause to stop after a few minutes to prevent tape wear. 2. Press PAUSE or PLAY to return to normal playback.
  • Page 20: Automatic Tracking

    The TV/VCR has automatic tracking which adjusts the picture when playing a tape that was recorded on another VCR. Automatic tracking is turned on whenever a tape is inserted or the TV/VCR’s power is turned on. Manual Tracking Occasionally, you may need to manually adjust tracking on a tape recorded on a different VCR or camcorder.
  • Page 21: Auto Play Feature

    Auto Repeat Feature This feature tells the TV/VCR to play a tape (or part of a tape) continuously. The TV/VCR will automatically rewind the tape, or a selected portion of the tape, and play it repeatedly.
  • Page 22: Index Search

    Using the Playback Features Index Search The TV/VCR automatically records index marks on the tape each time you begin recording. During playback you can locate the program you want to play by the number of index marks. Your TV/VCR has two index playback features. You can select a specific index number or search by scan and play.
  • Page 23: Zero Search

    The tape rewinds or fast forwards to the 0:00:00 and begins playing. Blank Search The TV/VCR will search for blank portions of the tape that are more than six seconds in length. 1. Insert the pre-recorded tape and press STOP.
  • Page 24: Recording A Program

    Press PAUSE during recording to temporarily stop and start recording. While the tape is paused, the front panel indicator light inside the REC button will flash. The TV/VCR will automatically switch from pause to stop after a few minutes to prevent tape wear.
  • Page 25: Types Of Recordings

    Recording a Program Types of Recordings Your TV/VCR provides different ways to record which are explained in the following sections: Basic Recording Express Recording Timer Recording Copying and Editing Tapes Basic Recording How to Make a Recording 1. Insert a tape with safety tab in place.
  • Page 26: Express Recording

    Express Recording Express recording lets you record up to four hours or to the end of the tape without programming the timer. You can begin recording immediately. The TV/VCR will stop automatically at the end of the recording. How to Use Express Recording 1.
  • Page 27: Timer Recording

    Recording a Program Timer Recording Timer recording lets you program the TV/VCR to record up to eight different programs. This is useful if you plan on being away from home for a long period of time. Before setting the timer, make sure that the clock is set correctly.
  • Page 28: Checking Or Clearing Timer Recordings

    Recording a Program Timer Recording Checking or Clearing Timer Recordings Press MENU on the remote to display the TV/VCR MAIN MENU. TV/VCR MAIN MENU Press 3 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu. 1 Screen 2 Time 3 Timer Recordings Press 2 to Review Existing Progs. (programs).
  • Page 29: Copying And Editing Tapes

    Use another VCR or camcorder as the playback VCR and VIDEO1 the TV/VCR as the recording VCR. Turn on the VCR or camcorder and the TV/VCR. Caution: The unauthorized To record from the AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks, press INPUT recording of television pro-...
  • Page 30: Location Of Controls

    Lights when the wake-up timer turns on POWER the TV/VCR. Turns the TV/VCR on or off. The indicator in the button is lit when the power is on. VOL + and – (Volume up and down) Raises and lowers the sound.
  • Page 31: Back Panel

    To select these back panel jacks, press INPUT once. Hooking Up the TV/VCR Choosing a Hookup Answer the questions to choose the hookup for your TV/VCR. 1. How does your TV/VCR receive signals? Choose one answer from below. A. Dipole antenna – See page 30, Section A.
  • Page 32: Connect Antenna Or Cable System Without A Cable Box

    A. Dipole Antenna Dipole Antenna Follow these steps to connect a dipole antenna to your TV/VCR. Do not connect a dipole antenna if you plan to connect a different type of indoor or outdoor antenna or cable system. This connection may require additional accessories not provided.
  • Page 33: Connect A Cable System With Cable Box

    Cable Unscramble All Channels 1. Connect as shown. Cable Box This connection may require additional accessories not provided. 2. Plug in power cords of TV/VCR and cable box. 3. Turn to pages 2-5 for “Setting Up the TV/VCR.” Coaxial Cable...
  • Page 34: Connect Vcr Or Camcorder For Copying Tapes

    3 CH. 4 3. Turn to page 27 for “Copying and Editing Tapes.” Press INPUT on the remote to select the line (audio/video) inputs on the TV/VCR to receive Audio/Video the signal from the VCR. Cables If your VCR has stereo AUDIO OUT jacks,...
  • Page 35: References

    • Some snow/streaks are normal during search, pause, and frame advance. • Press one of the TRACKING buttons on the remote or CHANNEL up or down on the TV/VCR to move the streaks up or down and out of the picture. Will not record or play •...
  • Page 36 TV/VCR makes noise when stopped • TV/VCR is removing tape from heads. This is normal. The head cylinder inside the TV/VCR will continue to rotate for a few minutes after you put the VCR in the stop mode. Will not auto channel search active •...
  • Page 37: Cleaning The Tv/Vcr

    Cleaning the TV/VCR Turn off the TV/VCR before cleaning. You can clean the TV/VCR as required by using a soft cloth or the dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner. Be sure to occasionally vaccuum the ventilation slots in the cabinet to help assure adequate ventilation.
  • Page 38: Limited Warranty

    TV/VCR. How you get service: • For screen sizes of 26” and smaller: Take your GE TV/VCR to any Authorized GE VCR Service Center and pick up when repairs are complete. • For screen sizes larger than 26”:...
  • Page 39: Index

    Brite (Brightness) Function ....8 Features, TV/VCR ......8-10 Buttons, Remote Control .
  • Page 40 Tapes, Editing ......27 TV ....... . .12-14 Text Mode, Closed Captioning .
  • Page 41 TV/VCR MAIN MENU ..3,4,5,9,10,19,22,23,25,26 TV/VCR Setup ......2-5 Types of Recordings ......22 Unlock Parental Controls .
  • Page 42 For your nearest Authorized Servicenter call toll-free in the USA. 1-800-336-1900 Canadian Consumers — Your toll-free numbers are: English: 1-800-522-0338 French: 1-800-522-0445 If your product 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.

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