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GE VG2063 User Manual

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  • Page 2 To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not W._NING remove cover (or back). No user serviceable To reduce the risk of fire or RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified shock hazard, do not expose DO NOT OPEN service personnel.

  • 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 ..........To Change the SignalType ..........To Add or Remove 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 Feature ........... Time Counter ................. On-Screen Displays ............... Tracking ..................

  • Page 5: First Things First

    Hi, my name is Roger... FIRST THINGS FIRST and I wrote this User's Guide. It's my job to see that ¥ you have a rewarding user manual experience.You'll find that I've arranged this manual to clearly explain all your VCR's features. Read the First Three Sections...
  • Page 6 STEP 1: Unpack What's in the Box The following items come packed in the box: • • Remote control • RF antenna 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 theTV to the VCR viewing channel.The VCR viewing channel is channel 3 or 4 or theTV's video input. • If you connect your VCR using the ANTENNA connectors with RF antenna cable, set the 3CH.4 switch to channel 3 or channel 4--the channel you want to use on yourTV.
  • Page 8 STEP 8: Access the Menus When you've completed Interactive Setup, try out the VCR's regular on-screen menus.The MENU and number buttons you access, select, and change menu items. For example, to change the Auto Play setting, you would do the following: Press MENU to bring up theVCR MAIN MENU.

  • Page 9: Setting Up The Vcr

    Set-Up Features Below is a list of features that you may want to set up before you begin using your VCR for the first time. • Select a language SETTING UP THE • Set upVCR channel list (Auto Channel Search) •...

  • Page 10: Using The Menu To Set Up Features

    Using the Menu to Set Up Features You can change the setup of the VCR's features 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.
  • Page 11 Press MENU to displaytheVCR MAIN MENU. MAIN MENU Plus+ Timer Recordings Time Channels Preferences Language Exit Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu. CHANNELS Auto Channel Search Add/Remove Channels Signal Type: CABLE Plus+ Channel List Cable Setup Exit Press 5 to display CABLE BOX SETURThen select one of the three choices.

  • Page 12: Vcr Channels List

    Channels List Your VCR may come with a channel list preset at the factory. Even though yourVCR may come with a list, it's possible that you may want to add or eliminate some channels depending on whether they are active. To Auto Channel Search...

  • Page 13: To Change The Signaltype

    AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH scanning channel Press cancel TheVCR begins scanning for the available channels--this takes about one to two minutes.The lowest channel is tuned once the search is complete. Now, pressing CHANNEL up or down should only select the active channels. Change the Signal Type...

  • Page 14: Time And Date

    Time and Date Before you set the time and date, set the AUTO DST (Daylight- Saving Time) feature to ON or OFF for your area. Set Daylight-Saving Time Press MENU to displaytheVCR MAIN MENU. MAIN MENU Plus+ Timer Recordings Time Channels Preferences Language...

  • Page 15: Vcr Plus+ Channels

    Press 3 to display theTIME menu. TIME Time Date Auto DST: Exit Press 1 to display the SETTIME AND DATE screen. TIME DATE Time Date --/--/-- Press MENU cancel 4. Enter the data using the number buttons. Press 0 before single-digit numbers and follow the on-screen directions.
  • Page 16 Press 4to display the CHANNELS menu. CHANNELS Auto Channel Search Add/Remove Channels Signal Type: CABLE Plus+ Channel List Cable Setup Exit Two-DigitVCR Plus+ Channel Press 4 to display the VCR PLUS+ CHANNEL LIST screen. Numbers for CableTV VCR+ (USA List) Channel Channel American...

  • Page 17: Vcr Plus+ Worksheet

    VCR Plus+ Worksheet Broadcast VCR Plus+ Channel Channel Number Cable-TV Station Number** You Receive Name Station Two-DigitVCR Plus+ Channel H BO Numbers for CableTV (Canadian List) ESPN Allarcom Pay Television/ Superchannel Arts & Entertainment Cable News Network-Headline News Cable News Network Canadian Home Shopping...

  • Page 18: Additional Set-Up Features In The Preferences Menu

    Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option If you own a compatible RCA, GE, or ProScan remote that has a VCR2, VCR2,LD, or DVD,VCR2 button, this feature allows you to set this VCR to respond to that button. Press 1 to select the REMOTE CONTROL item. Then press the VCR2, VCR2,LD, or DVD,VCR2 button to change.

  • Page 19: Auto Play

    The VCR will only respond to the compatible remote's VCR2, VCR2oLD, or DVD.VCR2 button. If you change the remote setting to VCR2, the remote that came with your VCR will no longer control To change the remote setting back to VCR1, display the PREFERENCESmenu, press 1, and then press VCR1 on your compatible remote.

  • Page 20: Tape Speed

    Tape Speed You can select a preferred tape speed for recording.The speed you select appears in the timer and VCR Plus+ recording menus. The default factory setting is SLR Press 4 to switch between SP and SLP. When making a recording, you can override the preferred tape speed.

  • Page 21: Vcr Basics

    Learn the Basics To Get Started TheseVCR basics should be enough for you to begin enjoying yourVCR. Learning the remote control functions, playing a recorded tape, recording a program should do just that. However, there are other features that enhance enjoyment of yourVCR, but they aren't...

  • Page 22: Remote Buttons

    Remote Buttons CHAN Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR's channel memory. CLEAR Resets time counter to 0:00:00. Allows you to change entries when setting the clock or a timer recording. POWER F.ADV Lets you view one frame with each press of the button when tape is in pause.

  • Page 23: Playing Atape

    STOP Stops the current VCR function such as record, playback, rewind, or fast forward. TRACKING Up or Down Lets you manually reduce the streaks that may appear on the picture during play, slow, or pause. Reduces picture "jitter" during play-pause. TV.VCR Switches the picture signal so that it either comes from the VCR or cable/antenna...

  • Page 24: Automatic Rewind

    Automatic Rewind The VCR automatically _winds 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. Tape Eject Press STOPoEJECTon the VCR when it is stopped to eject the tape.

  • Page 25: Recording

    Several Recording Options Now that you've gone through the necessary steps to operate yourVCR, I'll explain the different recording features that are available to suit your needs. Recording Features: • Recording (explained in VCR Basics sectio n) • 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 are watching, and then set theVCR to automatically stop recording after a designated...

  • Page 27: Timer Recording

    Timer Recording You can set up as many as eight timer recording programs. Press MENU to displaytheVCR MAIN MENU. MAIN MENU Plus+ Timer Recordings Time Channels Preferences Language Exit Timer Recording Information Press 2 to display theTIMER RECORDINGS menu. Clock must be set correctly. TIMER RECORDINGS Insert a tape with the safety tab in...

  • Page 28: Timer Recording With Vcr Plus

    Review the information to make sure it is correct, and then press MENU to save. Program (One time) Program been saved Remember insert Channel Cable recordable tape Start Time 08:00 turn before Time 09:30 program start time. Start Date 10/24/97 Tape Speed I=SP...
  • Page 29 Enter theVCR PlusCode number 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 theVCR PlusCode number. often should this program record? time Daily (every day) Weekdays (M-F)

  • Page 30: Stopping Atimer 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 button on the VCR), or press STOP (STOP•EJECT) three times within 5 seconds. Reviewing and Clearing Programs...

  • Page 31: Using Two Vcrs For Copying And Editingtapes

    Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes Use one VCR as the playback VCR and the other as the recording VCR. Turn on theTV and VCRs. Tune theTV to the VCR viewing channel (either 3, 4, orTV's video input). If you connected yourVCR using the ANTENNA jacks, tune...

  • Page 33: Other Features

    Features to Enhance Operation • Picture Search Options • Pro-Tect Plus Locking • Time Counter • On-Screen Displays • Tracking OTHER FEATURES...

  • Page 34: Picture Search Options

    Picture Search Options The most basic way to search during playback is using the forward or reverse function. This section contains several other options available for searching a tape. Forward Reverse Search You can view a tape during play or play pause. Sound is turned off during picture search.

  • Page 35: Frame Advance

    Frame Advance Frame advance lets you view one-stop action frame after another. Frame advance works best for tapes recorded at the SLP speed. Press PAUSE or EADV on the remote (PLAYoPAUSE on the VCR) to "freeze" the action. Press EADV each time you want to view a frame of the scene.

  • Page 36: Zero Search

    Zero Search The zero search feature enables the VCR to quickly return to a counter reading of 0:00:00 anywhere on the tape.This ZERO SEARCH especially convenient when you want to repeat a segment of the Current tape counter 2:17:25 tape several times. Press Go to the beginning of the program...

  • Page 37: Time Counter

    Time Counter The time counter shows the actual time it takes to record a program or play back a segment of a recorded tape. It helps 0:30:00 locate the beginning or end of programs you taped.The time counter resets to 0:00:00 whenever the tape is ejected from Hours the VCR.

  • Page 38: Tracking

    Tracking 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 theVCR. Occasionally you may need to manually adjust tracking, especially if the tape was recorded a differentVCR.

  • Page 39: 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 offtheTV and other components before you connect or disconnect any cables. Position Cables Correctly to Avoid Audio Hum or Interference...

  • Page 40: Connecting Your Vcr

    Connecting Your VCR Refer to these pages to help you connect yourVCR. Jacks and Cables RF Jacks and Antenna Cables (F-type) The RF jacks provide good picture and mono sound quality, and must be used if audio/video connections are not available yourTV.

  • Page 41: 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 42: Tvwith Rf Jack Only

    TV With RF Jack Only This connection assmnes: • You are connecting antenna, cable, or cable box system. • Your television has only an RF input jack. This connection provides: • Mono sound playback from VCR. • Record one channel while watching another (except when using a cable box for all channels).

  • Page 43: Tv With Audio/Video Jacks

    TV With Audio/Video Jacks This connection assmnes: • 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 44: Tvwith 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 asstmaes: • You are using a cable box only to unscramble premium channels. • YourTV has audio/video input jacks. This connection provides: • Mono sound playback from VCR. •...

  • Page 45: 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 aTroubleshootingTips section in this Appendix, which might help to resolve some of those simple problems. Finally, this section contains your warranty...

  • Page 46: Front Panel

    Front Panel RemoteSensor CHANNEL.TRACKING Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR's channel memory. Adjusts tracking when a tape is playing. Forwards the tape when theVCR is stopped. Searches the picture forward during playback. PLAY.PAUSE Plays a tape. Pauses action for viewing during playback.

  • Page 47: Back Panel

    Back Panel IN FROM AUDIO VIDEO ANT. OUT O -- VHF/UHF OUT TO TV ,N10 --O 3CH. 3 CH. 4 Switch Selects the channel to which you will tune theTV to see the VCR picture if you connect the VCR using one of the basic hookups. AUDIO and VIDEO IN Jacks...

  • Page 48: 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 • Check to make sure there are no objects between the VCR and remote.
  • Page 49 Will not record or play • Check to make sure there is a tape in the VCR. • Try ejecting and reinserting the cassette. • Check to make sure the tape is not broken. • Check to make sure the VCR is not in pause mode. Press PAUSE or PLAY on the remote (PLAY•PAUSE on theVCR) to return to normal playback.
  • Page 50 VCR makes noise when stopped • 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. Will not AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH active channels correctly...

  • Page 51: Specifications

    Specifications Format: Video: 2-Head Record/Playback Audio: Mono record/playback System: 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) Type: AutoProgramming frequency synthesis 120V AC, 60 Hz...

  • Page 52: Limited Warranty

    What we will do: • 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...

  • Page 53: Index

    3 CH. 4 switch EADV button 20, 33 FF button Accessing menus First setup Add or remove channels First things first ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS screen Front panel controls AUDIONIDEOjacks 29, 41, 45 FWD button 20, 21, 32, 33, 35, 44 AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu AUTO DST: ON or OFF feature Auto play feature GO BACK button...
  • Page 54 Pro-Tect Plus locking feature Problem solving Tab, safety 22 PROGRAMS OVERLAP message 25, 27 Tape eject 22 Tape, playing a 21 Tape speeds RECORD button 20, 22, 24, 44 Time and date Recording set 12 express set daylight-saving speeds setting timer Time counter Remote buttons...
  • Page 56 If yourVCR needs service, please contact your dealer or the nearest Service Center 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.

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