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GE VGN550 User Manual

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  • Page 1 VGN550 VCR User’s Guide We bring good things to life.

  • Page 2: Cautions

    Follow the drawing below for leaving space around your VCR to insure proper ventilation. ¥ If your VCR or a cassette has been stored in a very cold atmosphere for a certain amount of time, for example during transportation in the winter, wait approximately two hours before using your VCR.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes_ 6 Setting Up the VCR Startup Check Accessories With VCR ________ 7 Attach Power Cord to Back of VCR ___ 7 Insert Batteries in Remote ___________ 7 Turn on the TV ____________________ 8 Turn on the VCR ___________________ 8 Select the VCRÕs Output Channel ____ 8...

  • Page 4: Hooking Up The Vcr

    The Basic hookup shows the backs of TVs that have only an antenna/cable connection. It is the easier of the two and additional accessories may not be needed. The Advanced hookup shows the VCR hooked up to a monitor/receiver (TV with audio and video jacks). This type of connection may improve the picture quality as well as convenience of operation.

  • Page 5: Antenna Or Cable System Without A Cable Box

    2. Plug in power cords of VCR and TV. Continue to page 7. Tune the TV to channel 3 to view the VCR. B. Advanced hookup. Use this hookup for slightly improved picture quality, hi-fi stereo playback, and more convenient operation Ñ...

  • Page 6: Cable System With Cable Box To Unscramble All Channels

    2. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable box. Continue to page 7. Tune the TV to channel 3 to view the VCR. B. Advanced hookup. Use this hookup for slightly improved picture quality, hi-fi stereo playback, and more convenient operation Ñ...

  • Page 7: Cable System With Cable Box To Unscramble Only Pay Channels

    2. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable box. Continue to page 7. Tune the TV to channel 3 to view the VCR. B. Advanced hookup. Use this hookup for slightly improved picture quality, hi-fi stereo playback, and more convenient operation Ñ...

  • Page 8: Connecting Two Vcrs For Copying Tapes

    If your TV is not stereo, connect its audio jack to the VCRÕs AUDIO L/MONO jack to hear sound from both channels. If the VCR does not have a MONO jack, you may need a Y-adapter. 3. Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV.

  • Page 9: Setting Up The Vcr

    CLEAR SPEED EDIT – SLOW TRACKING Remote (Stock No. 221405) 2. Attach power cord to back of VCR. 3. Insert batteries in remote. 2 “AAA” Batteries Power Cord (Stock No. 221408) RF Coaxial Cable (Stock No. 221407) Power Cord (Stock No. 221423)

  • Page 10: Turn On The Tv

    C. Press 4 to display the PREFERENCES menu. D. Press 3 to select either 3 or 4 as the output channel for your VCR. This is the channel to which you tune your TV to see the picture from the VCR.

  • Page 11: Select The Language/Escoge Una Lengua

    8. Place channels in the VCR’s memory. Channels 2 through 13 including line inputs (L1 and L2) are in the VCRÕs memory when you first turn it on. The VCR stops on these channels when you press CHANNEL up or down. To get additional channels available on your antenna or cable system, you must use the Auto Channel Search feature of the VCR.

  • Page 12: Add Or Remove Channels From Vcrõs Memory

    The VCR indicator does not light in the display panel. Change channels using the TVÕs remote. E. Return the TV to the VCR viewing channel (3 or 4) Ñ the same Output Channel you selected in step 6. F. Press VCR1, then TV•VCR to switch back to the picture from the VCR.

  • Page 13: Set The Time And Date

    Setting Up the VCR Startup 11. Set the time and date. When you first turn on the VCR, Ð Ð : Ð Ð appears in the clock area of the VCRÕs display panel. A. Press MENU•PROG on remote to see VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen.

  • Page 14: Using The Remote Control

    ProScan TV and sets the remote to control the TV. Used with POWER VCR Function Buttons Press VCR1 (VCR2•LD) to set remote to control the VCR to use the function buttons. Arrow Buttons ( Used for frame advance and variable speed picture search when JOG SHUTTLE is turned on.

  • Page 15: Receiver Function Buttons

    Cable Box or Digital Satellite System Receiver Function Buttons Press the SAT•CABLE button to set remote to control a compatible cable box or GE or RCA digital satellite system receiver. Some buttons may not work with every cable box. If you have a digital satellite system receiver, test the ÒTV Function ButtonsÓ to see which ones operate the receiver.

  • Page 16: Controlling A Vcr

    Using the Remote Control Controlling a VCR The VCRÕs remote controls two compatible GE, RCA, or ProScan VCRs with the VCR1 and VCR2•LD buttons. Most compatible VCRs automatically respond to VCR1 without being programmed. If you own two compatible VCRs, test them to see if VCR1 turns on both VCRs.

  • Page 17: Controlling A Tv

    Controlling a TV The VCRÔs remote is preprogrammed to control the basic functions of a compatible GE, RCA, or ProScan TV. The remote can also be set up to control other manufacturerÔs brands. To program the remote, enter remote code numbers that correspond to your brand.

  • Page 18: Controlling A Cable Box Or Digital Satellite System Receiver

    System Receiver The SAT•CABLE button on the VCRÕs remote is preprogrammed to control either a compatible RCA cable box or GE or RCA digital satellite system receiver. If your cable box is another manufacturerÕs brand and has its own remote, you will probably be able to program the VCRÕs remote to control your cable box.

  • Page 19: Controlling An Auxiliary Rca Component

    Using the Remote Control Controlling an Auxiliary RCA Component The remote that came packed with your VCR is also capable of controlling one compatible RCA audio component, such as an AM/FM radio, CD player, tape player, or phonograph. The remote must be programmed for the specific component it is to control. To program the remote, use the code that corresponds to your component.

  • Page 20: Playing A Tape

    The VCR will automatically rewind the tape if it reaches the end of the tape during playback. While rewinding, you can press POWER and the VCR will turn off after rewinding. 7. Press EJECT on the VCR to eject the tape once it is completely rewound. VCR MAIN MENU...

  • Page 21: Using The Playback Features

    Using the Playback Features Tape Playback: HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX Feature The VCR records the same audio on both the Hi-Fi and linear tracks on the tape. The Hi-Fi sound is recorded on separate left and right stereo channels. Monaural sound is recorded on the linear track.

  • Page 22: Pause For Stop-Action

    Digital Auto Tracking The VCR has digital auto tracking which adjusts the picture when playing back a tape recorded on another VCR. Automatic tracking is turned on whenever a tape is inserted or the VCRÕs 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 23: Picture Search

    Also, during picture search in the LP speed, the color is turned off. Fast Forward Search 1. Press FF on the remote or FWD on the VCR to search forward at a faster-than-normal speed. 2. Press FF on the remote, FWD on the VCR, or PLAY to return to playback.

  • Page 24: Display Button

    3. Press CLEAR on the remote to reset the time counter to 0:00:00. 4. Press FF on the remote or FWD on the VCR to fast forward the tape until the time counter reads 0:30:00. Press STOP. This is the approximate end of the program and you can begin recording at this spot.

  • Page 25: Index Search

    Using the Playback Features Index Search The VCR has a ÒVHS Index Search SystemÓ that automatically records an index mark on the tape every time you stop and then start a new recording. During playback you can locate the program you want to play by the number of index marks.

  • Page 26: Zero Search

    TV screen during search. If the time counter reading has a minus (Ð ) in front of it, press FF on the remote or FWD on the VCR to return to a reading of 0:00:00. Commercial Scan This is useful for scanning commercials or short program segments.

  • Page 27: Recording A Program

    Press SPEED on the remote to select a recording speed (SP, LP, or SLP). The speed you select appears on the TV screen and in the VCRÕs display panel. The VCR automatically selects the playback speed (SP, LP, or SLP).

  • Page 28: Basic Recording Ð Operating Instructions

    Basic Recording – Operating Instructions To Make a Recording Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel, either 3, 4, or TVÕs video input channel. 1. Insert a tape with safety tab in place. The cassette-in indicator 2.

  • Page 29: Recording While You're Away Timer Recording

    Recording a Program Recording While You’re Away (Timer Recording) The timer program feature lets you program the VCR to record up to eight different programs within a one year period. Before setting the timer, make sure that: ¥ The clock is set correctly.

  • Page 30: Select Cable Box Or Satellite Receiver Channel

    If you receive all channels from a cable box (or satellite receiver) and complete Cable Box Setup, the VCR will automatically enter the output channel of your cable box (or satellite receiver) as the channel to be recorded in the TIMER RECORDINGS menu.

  • Page 31: One Touch Recording

    Recording a Program One Touch Recording One touch recording lets you record up to four hours without using the timer program feature. The VCR will turn off automatically at the end of the recording. Operating Instructions 1. Turn on the VCR.

  • Page 32: Recording Broadcast Stereo Tv Or Sap

    To Record Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel, either 3, 4, or TVÕs video input. 1. Insert a tape with safety tab in place. 2. If using one of the basic hookups, make sure the VCR indicator appears in the VCRÕs display panel.

  • Page 33: Recording Audio Only

    To Record Audio Only 1. Press INPUT to select L1 to record from the jacks on the back of the VCR or L2 to record from the jacks on the front of the VCR. The VCR will record audio from the audio equipment connected to the AUDIO IN jacks.

  • Page 34: Using Two Vcrs For Copying And Editing Tapes

    Using Dual Remote with AutoEdit Use this VCR as the playback VCR and set it to respond to VCR2•LD on the remote as described on page 14. Use your other compatible VCR as the recording VCR, which should respond to VCR1.

  • Page 35: References

    Line input refers to the signal coming from the component connected to the audio/video input jacks on the back (L1) of the VCR or front (L2) of the VCR. PAUSE Pauses action for viewing during playback. Pauses recording to prevent recording of unwanted scenes.

  • Page 36: Back Panel

    Passes signal to TV using the coaxial cable supplied. Display Panel This VCR has a feature that allows you to change the brightness level of the fluorescent display panel. 1. Press MENU•PROG on the remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen.

  • Page 37: Display Panel

    The channel number or line indicator (L1 or L2) is displayed. Select L1 to record from the jacks on the back of the VCR or L2 to record from the jacks on the front of the VCR. HIFI Indicator Lights during playback when Tape Playback: HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX feature is set to HI-FI.

  • Page 38: Trouble Checks

    References Trouble Checks Sometimes problems can be easily solved by checking a few basic things. Check below before you call for help or take your VCR to an Authorized GE VCR Service Center. Trouble o power Clock shows incorrect time or date...
  • Page 39 ¥ Cable box not turned on at time recording was to begin. ¥ VCR is removing tape from heads. This is normal. The head cylinder inside the VCR will continue to rotate for a few minutes after you put the VCR in the stop mode.

  • Page 40: Specifications

    Cleaning the VCR Use a soft, dry, and clean cloth or dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner to dust your VCR. Remove dust from the ventilation holes on the top, back, sides, and bottom of the cabinet. Plastic surfaces are easily scratched and can be marred by alcohol and various solvents.

  • Page 41: Index

    CHAN and CHANNEL Up and Down Buttons ...10,12-13,33 Channel Number Indicator ...35 CHANNELS Menu ...9,10,28 Checking Timer Programs...28 Checks, Trouble ...36-37 Choosing a Hookup...2 Cleaning the VCR ...38 CLEAR Button...11,12-13,22,23,24,27-28 Clearing Timer Programs ...28 Commercial Scan Feature ...24 Connections Antenna...2-3 Audio/Video Jacks...2,3-6 Cable TV ...2,3-5...
  • Page 42 Compatible Cable Box...16 Programming Remote to Control Compatible Satellite Receiver ...16 Programming Remote to Control Compatible TV ...15 Programming Remote to Control VCR...14 PROGRAMS OVERLAP Message ...27 RCA Auxiliary Components, Controlling with Remote...12,17 REC and RECORD Buttons ...13,26,29,30,32,33 REC Indicator ...26,35 REC P (Record Pause) Indicator...20,25...
  • Page 43 TV, Controlling with Remote...12-13,15 TV, Turn On...8 TVs, Compatible Chart...15 TV•VCR Button ...10,13,26,33 Types of Recordings ...25 VCR Controls ...33-35 VCR Function Buttons ...12-13 VCR Indicator ...10,18,26,35 VCR MAIN MENU ...8,9,10,11,14,18,19,27-28,30,31,34 VCR, Cleaning ...38 VCR, Controlling with Remote...12-13,14 VCR, Turn On...8 VCR1 and VCR2•LD Buttons...
  • Page 44 This will only add delays in service for your product. 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46290-1024 USA ©1995 Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc. Trademark(s)¨ Registered Marca(s) Registrada(s) Printed in Singapore Part Number 95-VGN550-1...

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