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- Page 1 VG2051 VCR User’s Guide We bring good things to life.
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Page 2: Safety Information
Use a soft cloth or the dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner to dust your VCR. Remove dust from the ventilation holes. 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. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
PREFERENCES Menu ... 15 Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option ... 16 Auto Play ... 16 EnergySaver ... 17 Front Panel Brightness (VCR Display) ... 17 Preferred Tape Speed ... 17 VCR Basics ... 19 Remote Buttons ... 20 Playing a Tape ... 21 Automatic Rewind ... - Page 4 Jacks and Cables ... 36 RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables (F-type) ... 36 Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type)... 36 Choosing a VCR Connection ... 37 Advantages of Audio/Video Cable Connections ... 37 TV with RF Jack Only ... 38 TV with Audio/Video Jacks ... 39 TV with Audio/Video Jacks and Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels Only...
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Page 5: First Things First
To help you along, there’s even a QuickSet Guide the first time you turn on your VCR, which walks you through several set-up steps at once. Getting Started Before this first step, though, learning about the time and date, your remote control’s features,... -
Page 6: Remote Control
Step 3: Connect Your VCR If you connect your VCR to your home antenna or cable system and then to your TV, use the VCR’s ANT. IN and RF OUT jacks for a good signal as shown to the right. - Page 7 VCR. Step 7: Using the QuickSet Guide The QuickSet Guide is an automated procedure that helps you set up your VCR. The first time you turn on your VCR, the first screen of the Guide appears. Select a language.
- Page 8 FIRST THINGS FIRST • Make sure the VCR indicator is on in the VCR display if you connected your VCR using the ANT. IN and RF OUT jacks. • Check your connections. If you choose to set up your VCR options individually, then go to the next section.
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Page 9: Setting Up The Vcr
Additional Set-up Features Below is a list of features that need to be set up before using your VCR for the first time. Many of these menus are covered during the initial set up, but if you ever want to change a menu, refer to this section. -
Page 10: Using Menus To Set Up Features
SETTING UP THE VCR Using Menus 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. For each numbered selection on the menus, use the same numbered button on the remote control to select it. -
Page 11: Cable Box Setup
Cable Box Setup This set up 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. -
Page 12: Vcr Channels List
(usually 3, 4, or Video) Enter 01-13 or INPUT Press MENU to cancel 5. Once you complete the setup, the VCR confirms that the VCR will now receive all signals on the designated channel. CABLE BOX SETUP The VCR will now... -
Page 13: To Change The Signal Type
The VCR begins scanning for the available channels—this takes about one to two minutes. When the scan is complete, the VCR tunes to the lowest channel number available. At this point, pressing CHAN up or down should only select the active channels. -
Page 14: Adding Or Removing Channels
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish this set up. Time and Date The VCR gives you two ways to set the time and date: the Auto Clock Feature or manually. The Auto Clock Feature enables the VCR to update the clock each time the VCR is turned off. The Auto Clock is advantageous because it updates the time for you automatically. -
Page 15: Setting The Time Zone
Auto Channel Search, setting the Time Zone, and Daylight Saving feature before the Auto Clock feature works. Setting the Time Zone 1. Press MENU on the remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU. VCR MAIN MENU 1 Timer Recordings 2 Time... -
Page 16: Setting Daylight-Saving Time
• DST is the acronym for Daylight Saving Time. • If you chose AUTOMATIC, the VCR sets the clock using the DST information broadcast in the signal (channel). Set the Time and Date Manually If the Auto Clock Set was unsuccessful, set the clock through the menu option. -
Page 17: Additional Set-Up Features In The Preferences Menu
Press MENU to set Additional Set-Up Features in the PREFERENCES Menu The features in this section are all accessed through the PREFERENCES menu. 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. VCR MAIN MENU 1 Timer Recordings 2 Time 3 Channels... -
Page 18: Remote Vcr1/Vcr2 Option
Now you are ready to select an item from the menu to set up. Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option If you own a compatible GE, RCA, 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. -
Page 19: Energysaver
OFF: The VCR will remain turned on until you shut it off. • 1:00, 2:00, or 3:00: The VCR turns off after one, two, or three hours of inactivity. Thirty seconds before shutting off, the VCR will warn you with a screen reading, “The VCR will turn off in 30 seconds. -
Page 21: Vcr Basics
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 a program should do just that. This section shows you the basics of using your VCR. -
Page 22: Remote Buttons
INPUT Selects between the line input and the VCR’s tuner. Line input refers to the signal coming from the component connected to the AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks on the front or back of the VCR. MENU Brings up VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen. -
Page 23: Playing A Tape
VCR or cable/antenna system. Playing a Tape 1. Tune the TV to your VCR viewing channel (3, 4, or TV’s video input- see page 45 for more about the video input channel). 2. Insert a tape in the VCR. -
Page 24: Automatic Rewind
Check the Safety Tab No matter which recording option you use, you need to make sure there is a tape in the VCR, and that the tape’s safety tab is in place. You cannot record on a tape with the safety tab removed. -
Page 25: Recording
RECORDING Several Recording Options Now that you’ve gone through the necessary steps to operate your VCR, it’s time to explain the different recording features available to suit your needs including: • Recording (explained in VCR Basics section) • Express Recording •... -
Page 26: Recording Features
(See VCR Basics section.) • Express Recording (XPR) starts recording a program you are watching. You can then set the VCR to automatically stop recording after a designated period of time. • Timer Recording programming the VCR to automatically start and stop recording at a predetermined time. -
Page 27: Recording 23
RECORDING Timer Recording You can set up as many as eight timer recording programs. 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. VCR MAIN MENU 1 Timer Recordings 2 Time 3 Channels 4 Preferences 5 Language 0 Exit 2. Press 1 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu. -
Page 28: Stopping A Timer Recording
Press and hold the STOP button for three seconds. Reviewing and Clearing Programs To review programs that you have already set up: 1. Press 1 when the VCR MAIN MENU is displayed to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu TIMER RECORDINGS 1 Create a New Program 2 Review Existing Progs. -
Page 29: Using Two Vcrs For Copying And Editing Tapes
1. Connect the VCRs using the diagram at the right. 2. Turn on both VCRs and TV. 3. Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel (either 3, 4, or TV’s video input). (See page 45 for more information.) 4. If you are using coaxial cables for the connection, tune the recording VCR to channel 3 or 4 (the one selected on the playback VCR). -
Page 31: Other Features
OTHER FEATURES Features to Enhance VCR Operation • Picture Search Options • Commercial Scan • Tracking • Pro-Tect Plus™ Locking • Time Counter • On-Screen Displays FIRST THINGS FIRST SETTING UP THE VCR VCR BASICS RECORDING OTHER FEATURES CONNECTIONS REFERENCE... -
Page 32: Picture Search Options
2. Press FWD to increase or REV to decrease the speed of the search. 3. Use TRACK up or down to remove any streaks from the picture. 5. Press PLAY to return to normal playback. The VCR switches automatically from slow-motion playback to stop after a few minutes. Frame Advance Frame advance lets you view recorded action one frame after another during playback. -
Page 33: Index Search
During playback you can locate the program you want to play by the number of index marks or by scanning. The VCR will search forward or reverse from the location you are on the tape. To Search: 1. -
Page 34: Go-To Search
Your VCR has automatic tracking which removes the streaks or snow from the picture. Automatic tracking is activated when you insert a tape or turn on the VCR. Occasionally you may need to manually adjust tracking, especially if the tape was recorded on a different VCR. -
Page 35: Pro-Tect Plus Locking Feature
Pro-Tect Plus Locking Feature 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. • To Lock: Press and hold the POWER button on the remote for approximately six seconds. -
Page 36: On-Screen Displays
OTHER FEATURES On-Screen Displays 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. -
Page 37: Connections
• Place an amplifier or satellite receiver on the top shelf of the stand so heated air rising from it will not flow around other components. FIRST THINGS FIRST SETTING UP THE VCR VCR BASICS RECORDING OTHER FEATURES CONNECTIONS REFERENCE... -
Page 38: Connecting Your Vcr
RF Jack These jacks are required for antenna or cable-TV connections. The RF jacks on the VCR ar e labeled ANT . IN and RF OUT . The coaxial cable supplied with your VCR is used to connect the VCR’s RF OUT jack and your TV’ s antenna input. -
Page 39: Choosing A Vcr Connection
CONNECTIONS 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 ...well, you get the picture. -
Page 40: Tv With Rf Jack Only
2. Return to First Things First , then follow the steps. Using This Connection Tune your TV to channel 3 or 4, whichever one you selected with the 3 CH. 4 switch on the back of the VCR. To play a tape: 1. Insert a tape. -
Page 41: Tv With Audio/Video Jacks
1. Connect cables as shown. 2. Return to First Things First , then follow the steps. Using This Connection Tune your TV to its video input channel. Use of TV•VCR button is not required. To play a tape: 1. Insert a tape. -
Page 42: Tv With Audio/Video Jacks And Cable Box To Unscramble Pay Channels Only
1. Connect cables as shown. 2. Return to First Things First , then follow the steps. Using This Connection Tune your TV to its video input channel. Use of TV•VCR button is not required. To play a tape: 1. Insert a tape. -
Page 43: Reference
APPENDIX: REFERENCE This section gives you some additional information about the VCR, including a description of the unit’s controls and display. You also will find a Troubleshooting Tips section in this Appendix, which might help to resolve some of those simple problems. -
Page 44: Front Panel
Ejects the tape when the VCR is stopped. VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT jacks Receives signals from another component, like a VCR or camcorder, when it is connected to these jacks. Use INPUT on the VCR’s remote to select L2 to record from these jacks. -
Page 45: Display Panel
VCR. REC Indicator Lights when the VCR is recording (flashes when in record-pause mode) VCR Indicator (Applies only if the VCR Viewing Channel is 3 or 4). Press the TV•VCR button to turn on or off. •... -
Page 46: Back Panel
3 CH. 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. ANT. IN Jack Receives a signal from an antenna or cable system when attached. -
Page 47: How To Find Your Tv's Video Input Channel
Video Input Channel You need to tune your TV to the Video Input Channel if you are using the VCR’s VIDEO/STEREO OUT jacks to connect to the TV’s VIDEO/STEREO INPUT jacks. You must select this “channel” before you can see the VCR’s menus, the cable or antenna reception, and the content that’s on a tape, but you cannot do it... -
Page 48: Troubleshooting Tips
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 • Check to make sure there are no objects between the VCR and remote. • The batteries may need changing. •... - Page 49 Will not record • Check to make sure the safety tab is intact. • Check to make sure the VCR is not in the line mode. Press INPUT on the remote. Internal clock shows incorrect time or date • Power interruption. Make sure cable box or VCR is tuned to channel carrying the XDS information.
- Page 50 Timer Indicator ( ) flashes • Clock is not set. • Check to make sure there is a cassette in the VCR when a timer recording is set. • Timer ( ) and other panel indicators flash when the ProTect Plus Locking feature is activated or when you press a button on the remote or VCR and ProTect Plus is activated.
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Page 51: Specifications
*Check your cable company‘s compatibility requirements. Cleaning the VCR Use a soft cloth or dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner to dust your VCR. Remove dust from the ventilation holes of the cabinet. Plastic surfaces are easily scratched and can be marred by alcohol and various solvents. -
Page 52: Limited Warranty
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. How you get service: •... -
Page 53: Index
Cleaning the VCR 49 CLEAR button 20, 31, 33 Clearing programs 26 Commercial scan 32 Connecting components 35 Connecting your VCR 4, 36 INDEX Connections 35 Audio/Video (A/V) cables 37 TV with A/V jacks 39 TV with RF jack only 38... - Page 54 Picture search options 30 PLAY button 20, 21, 31, 33, 38, 39, 40, 42 PLAY•PAUSE button 21 Playing a tape 21 Plugging in the VCR 4 POWER button 5 POWER button 22, 42 Power surges 35 PREFERENCES menu 15, 16, 17...
- Page 55 TRACK buttons 21 Tracking 32 TRACKING button 30 TRACKING buttons 21 Troubleshooting tips 46 TV•VCR button 21, 38, 39, 40, 42, 43 VCR button 5 VCR channel list 10 VCR, cleaning 49 VCR display panel 43 VCR front panel 42...
- Page 56 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.