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- Page 2 WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE To reduce risk of fire or RISK OFELECTRIC SHOCK PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. shock hazard, do not DO NOT OPEN This symbol indicates "dangerous...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
First Things First ............. Setting up the VCR ............Using the Menu to Set up Features ......Language ..............Cable Box Setup ............VCR Channels List ........... To Auto Channel Search ........Changing the Signal Type ........Adding or Removing Channels ...... - Page 4 Other Features ............... Picture Search Options ..........Forward and Reverse Search ......... Slow Motion ............Commercial Scan (SEARCH button) ...... Frame Advance ............Index Search ............Zero Search ............. Pro-Tect Plus Locking ..........Tracking ................ Time Counter ............... On-screen Displays .............
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Page 5: First Things First
Welcome To Your New VCR... FIRST THINGS FIRST To help you get started using your VCR with little reading as possible, we've put all the basic information needed in the first three sections. that you start off quickly, there's even an initial setup feature the first time... - Page 6 Step 1: 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 5: Tune the TV Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel. The VCR viewing channel is channel 3 or 4 or the TV's video input. • If you connect your VCR using the ANTENNA connectors with RF coaxial cable, set the 3 CH. 4 switch to channel 3 or channel 4--the channel you want to use on your TV.
- Page 8 • Make sure the VCR indicator is on in the VCR display if you connected your VCR using the IN FROM ANT and RF OUT jacks • Check your connections. If you chose to set up your VCR options individually instead of using the initial set up, then go to the next section.
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Page 9: Setting Up The Vcr
On-Screen Guide Additional Set-up Features Below is a list of set-up features that need set up before using your VCR for the first time. SETTING UP THE VCR I • Preferred Language • Cable Box Connections • 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 your VCR's features by using the remote control's buttons to enter your choices from on-screen instructions. Each menu item is explained in this section. You can set up features individually by using the menu system. -
Page 11: Cable Box Setup
Cable Setup This setup applies only when all channels are received through a cable box. In this case, the VCR will automatically enter the channel used to view cable box programming. Your VCR will use this channel for all future timer recordings. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. -
Page 12: Vcr Channels List
CABLE SETUP what channel does receive signals from cable box? (usually video) Press CLEAR correct Press MENU continue Once you complete the setup, the VCR confirms that the VCR will now receive all signals on the designated channel. For example: CABLE SETUP will... -
Page 13: Changing The Signal Type
CHANNELS Auto Channel Search Add/Remove Channels Signal Type: CABLE Cable Setup Exit Press 1 to display the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu. AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH What type signal using? Cable Antenna 3>Detect Automatically Detect Automatically Cancel A strong cable or antenna signal in Select one of the three AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH options: your area may cause Auto Detect to mis-detect. -
Page 14: Adding Or Removing Channels
Adding or Removing Channels You may want to add or remove channels after you Auto Channel Search, especially if some of the channels have weak signals or you don't want to watch them. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. Press 3 to display the CHANNELS menu. -
Page 15: Setting The Time Zone
Setting the Time Zone MAIN MENU Press MENU on the remote control to display the VCR Main Timer Recodings Time Menu. hannels Press 2 to display TIME menu TIME I Set Time Date Press 3 to set the time zone. 2 Auto Clock Set:... -
Page 16: Manually Setting The Time And Date
Manually Setting the Time Date if the Auto Clock Set was unsuccessful, set the clock through the menu option. The Auto Clock Set feature is automatically set to OFF when you set the clock this way. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. Press 2 to display the TIME menu. -
Page 17: Remote Vcr1/Vcr2 Option
Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option if you own a compatible RCA, GE, or ProScan remote that has a VCR2, VCR2.LD, or VCR2.DVD button, this feature allows you to set this VCR to respond to that button. In the PREFERENCESmenu, press 1 to select the Remote Control item. -
Page 18: Energysaver
EnergySaver MAIN MENU Timer Recodings By default, this VCR automatically turns off after two hours Time Channels of inactivity. In the PREFERENCESmenu, press 4 to change the Setup time delay, or to disable the feature altogether. Preferences PREFERENCES • OFF: The VCR will remain turned on until you shut it off. -
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 enjoyment... -
Page 20: Remote Buttons
Remote Buttons (In alphabetical order) CHANNEL • or • Selects next higher or lower channel in the POWER VCR's channel memory. TV'VCR GO BACK INFO CLEAR Resets time counter to 0:00:00. Allows you to change PAUSE RECORD entries when setting the clock or a timer recording. F ADV Lets you view one frame with each press of the button when tape is in pause. -
Page 21: Playing A Tape
SLOW Used for slow-motion playback. SPEED Selects a recording speed (SP or SLP). STOP Stops the current VCR function such as record, playback, rewind, or fast forward. This button also ejects a tape if pressed and held for three seconds in stop mode. TRACK - or + Manually reduces streaking that may appear on... -
Page 22: Automatic Rewind
Automatic Rewind The VCR automatically rewinds the tape if it reaches the end of the tape during playback or recording. While rewinding, you can press OFF (POWER on the VCR) and the VCR will turn off after rewinding. Tape Eject Press STOP*EJECT on the VCR when it is stopped to eject the tape. -
Page 23: Recording
Several Recording Options Now that you've gone through the basic steps necessary to operate your VCR, it's time to explain the different advanced recording features available to suit your needs. Recording Features on your VCR include: • Recording (explained in VCR Basics section) •... -
Page 24: Recording Features
Recording Features There are three ways to record programs: Recording- pressing one button to start recording program (see VCR Basics section) • Express Recording- starts recording a program already being watched, and automatically stopping recording after a designated period of time •... -
Page 25: Timer Recording
Timer Recording You can set up as many as eight timer recording programs. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. MAIN MENU Timer Recodings Time Channels Setup Preferences Audio Language Exit Press 1 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu. TIMER RECORDINGS Create... -
Page 26: Stopping A Timer Recording
Review the information to make sure it is correct, and then press MENU to save. Program (One Time) Program been saved Channel Cable Remember insert Start Time 08:00 recordable tape Time 09:30 turn before Start Date 11/28/97 TUES program start time. -
Page 27: Audio Program)
Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP (Second Audio Program) Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or SAP (Second Audio Program). Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel (either 3, 4, or TV's video input). Insert a tape with safety tab in place. -
Page 28: Playing Back Audio Only
Playing Back Audio Only To get stereo sound, connect the AUDIO OUT jacks of the VCR to the appropriate input on your amplifier or receiver. Do not use the phono input. Refer to your amplifier or receiver user's guide. Using Two VCRs For Copying Editing Tapes Use one VCR as the playback... -
Page 29: Other Features
FeaZes to Enhance VCR Operation • Picture Search Options • Pro-Tect Plus Locking • Tracking • Time Counter • On-Screen Displays • Audio Reception • Audio Playback OTHER FEATURES... -
Page 30: Picture Search Options
Picture Search Options The most basic way to search during playback is using the FWD or REV buttons on the remote. This section contains several other options available for searching a tape. Forward and Reverse Search You can search a tape during playback. -
Page 31: Commercial Scan (Search Button)
Commercial Scan (SEARCH button) This is useful for skipping commercials or short program segments. Press SEARCH once during playback to advance the tape approximately 30 seconds of recorded material. Each press of the SEARCH button adds an additional seconds up to 5 minutes. Frame Advance Frame advance lets you view one-stop action frame after... -
Page 32: Zero Search
Press FORWARD to search forward or REVERSE to search in reverse. The VCR will locate your index mark and begin playback. If you did not enter a specific index number, the VCR will locate the next index mark and begin playback. Press STOP to stop index searching. -
Page 33: Pro-Tect Plus Locking
Pro-Tect Plus Locking To disable the usage of the VCR, or to protect your timer recordings, you can lock the VCR so that the buttons on the VCR or remote won't work. Locking Your VCR To Lock: Press and hold the remote's POWER button for approximately 6 seconds. -
Page 34: On-Screen Displays
Press CLEAR to reset the time counter to 0:00:00. Stop 0:30:00 Press FWD to forward the tape until the time counter reads 0:30:00. Press STOP. This is the approximate end of the program. (You may want to press PLAY to verify.) Now, you can 11/28/99 I:30PM begin recording... -
Page 35: Reception
AUDIO Reception: STEREO Tape Playback: HI-FI Exit Now you are ready to select an item from the menu to set up. Reception Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or a second audio program (SAP) which offers a second language. Reception feature lets you select the type of audio you want to record. -
Page 37: Connections
Things to Know Before Connecting Components Protect Your Components from Power Surges • Connect all components before plugging any power cords into the wall outlet. • Always turn off the TV and other components before you connect or disconnect any cables. Position Cables Correctly... -
Page 38: Connecting Your Vcr
Connecting Your VCR Refer to these pages to help you connect your VCR. Jacks and Cables RFJacks and Coaxial Cables (F-type) The RF jacks provide good picture and mono sound quality, and must be used if audio/video connections are not available for your TV. -
Page 39: Choosing A Vcr Connection
Choosing a VCR Connection There are several different ways to connect your VCR, depending on whether or not you have cable service, and if you have a cable box, and whether some of the channels are scrambled, and maybe you have a satellite receiver along with cable (but no cable box), or a satellite receiver and no cable or... -
Page 40: Tv With Rf Jack Only
TV with RF Jack Only This connection assumes: • You are connecting antenna, cable, or cable box system. • Your television has only an RF input jack. This connection provides: • Moon sound playback from VCR • Record one channel while watching another (except when using a cable box for all channels). -
Page 41: 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: • Hi-Fi stereo sound playback from VCR • Record one channel while watching another (except when using a cable box for all channels). -
Page 42: Tv With Audio/Video Jacks And Cable Box To Unscramble Pay Channels Only
TV with Audio/Video Jacks and Cable to Unscramble Pay Channels Only This connection assumes: • You are using a cable box only to unscramble premium channels • Your TV has audio/video input jacks. This connection provides: • Hi-Fi stereo sound playback from the VCR •... -
Page 43: References
This section gives you some additional information about the VCR, including a description of the unit's controls and displays. You will also find the section, Troubleshooting Tips, How To Find Your TV's INPUT Channel, and an index. These areas might help resolve some of those... -
Page 44: Front Panel
Front Panel Remote Sensor CHANNEL/TRACKING • or • Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR's channel memory. Adjusts tracking when a tape is playing. Press both together to recenter tracking. Forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches the picture forward during playback. -
Page 45: Indicator Panel
Indicator Panel POWER indicator Lights when the VCR is turned on. Flashes during a recording. Time, Channel Number, Line Input Indicator (L), or Status Displays Time The current time appears. Only an AM indicator appears with the time. There is no indicator for PM. -
Page 46: Back Panel
Back Panel AUDIO VIDEO IN FROM ,r:-o_ ANTENNA OUT _-- MONO VHF/UHF ____ ODTTOTV 3CH.4 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 one of the basic hookups. -
Page 47: Troubleshooting Tips
Troubleshooting Tips No power • Check to make sure it is plugged into an operating outlet. • Check to make sure your connections are correct. VCR does not respond to remote • Press VCR to set remote to control the VCR. •... - Page 48 Time counter not working or time counter not working in search modes • The time counter does not advance during unrecorded portions of tape. When an unrecorded segment of tape is encountered, the time counter will hold its count until recorded material is detected again.
- Page 49 Clock shows incorrect time or date Power interruption. • • Check to make sure the clock is set accurately (check AM/PM and date). • Check Daylight-Saving setting. The clock may have adjusted for daylight-saving time. Time did not adjust for daylight-saving time •...
- Page 50 Time counter disappears during searching • This is normal. On-screen menus appear in English, French, or Spanish • Check LANGUAGE feature. No stereo sound during playback • Check to make sure the Tape Playback feature is set to HI-FI to hear stereo sound during playback.
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Page 51: Finding The Video Input Channel
Finding the Video Input Channel If your TV has Audio/Video (AN) jacks, it is recommended you use them in conjunction with your VCR for superior sound and picture quality. Refer to the previous section of this manual, "Connections," for more information about wiring AN jack connections. -
Page 52: Cleaning The Vcr
Specifications Format: Video: 4-head Record/Playback System: Audio: 2 Hi-Fi record/playback system EIA standard: NTSC color Video Signal System: Antenna: 75-ohm external VHF/UHF combined antenna terminal Tuner: USA: 181 channels capability* (125 cable channels) Canada: 178 channels capability* (122 cable channels) Type: AutoProgramming frequency... -
Page 53: Limited Warranty
Durinq the initial 90 days • Pay any Authorized GE VCR Service Center the labor charges to repair your VCR. • Pay any Authorized GE VCR Service Center for the new or, at our option, refurbished replacement parts required to repair your VCR. -
Page 54: Index
Adding/removing channels CABLE box setup menu ANT IN jack 5, 44 Audio Cable box setup Hi-Fi Cables linear positioning Cables, types of 36 mono Channel 3/4 switch 5, 44 SAP 33 CHANNEL buttons Stereo Channel, VCR viewing CHANNEL°TRACKING button Audio only playback Channels Audio... - Page 55 Index search Detect Automatically Indicator Panel INFO button 18, 30 INPUT button Eject EnergySaver Jacks ANT IN 44 Audio/video F ADV button RF OUT Forward and reverse search Jacks, types of 36 Frame advance Front panel diagram Front panel display feature FWD button LINEAR...
- Page 56 Reception mono SAP 33 Number buttons 6, 18 Stereo RECORD button Recording audio only On-screen Displays broadcast stereo TV 25 Overheating copying and editing tapes SAP 25 timer XPR 22 PAUSE button Remote Picture search options installing batteries PLAY button 18, 42 Remote Control...
- Page 57 forward and reverse 28 Time indicator frame advance 29 Timer recording 22, 23 index 29 stopping slow-motion TRACK buttons zero 30 Tracking SEARCH button 18, 30 Troubleshooting tips Set time and date 14 TV.VCR button Set up cable box 9 language 8 Signal type, changing 11 VCR channel...
- 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. "n.IOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS 10330 North Meridian Street...