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- Page 2 To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose I WARNING this product to rain or moisture. personal injury. Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert. Attention: Pour eviter les chocs electriques, introduire...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
First Things First ..........Setting Up the VCR ..........Using the Menu to Set Up Features ........Language ................VCR Channels List ............. To Auto Channel Search ..........Change the SignaIType ........To Add or Remove Channels ........Time and Date ..............Set Daylight-Saving Time ......... - Page 4 Other Features ........... Picture Search Options ............Forward and Reverse Search ......... Slow Motion ..............Commercial Scan (SEARCH button) ......Frame Advance ..............Index Search ..............Go-To Search ..............Pro-Tect Plus Locking Feature ........... Tracking .................. Time Counter ................. On-screen Displays ...............
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Page 5: First Things First
FIRST THINGS FIRST Hi, my name is Liz... I wrote this User's Guide. It's my job to see that have a rewarding user manual experience. You'll find that I've arranged this manual to clearly explain all of 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 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 4: Plug in the VCR Match the wide blade of the plug with the wide slot in the outlet. Be sure to insert the plug completely. 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.
- Page 8 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. MAIN MENU Timer Recordings Time Channels Preferences Language Exit Press 4 to display the PREFERENCES menu. PREFERENCES Remote Control: VCR1 2 Auto Play: EnergySaver: 2:00 Exit Press 2 to switch Auto Play to ON or OFE PREFERENCES Remote Control:...
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Page 9: Setting Up The Vcr
On-Screen Guide and Additional Set-up Features Below is a list of set-up features that you may want your set up before begin using VC;R for the first SETTING UP THE VCR time • Select a Language • Set up 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 features by 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. MAIN MENU 1 Timer... -
Page 11: Vcr Channels List
VCR Channels List If you use a cable box for all channels, this step is not necessary. 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... -
Page 12: To Change The Signaitype
Select one of the three AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH options. Choices one and two are self-explanatory. If you choose Detect Automatically, the VCR automatically detects which signal system you have attached to your VCR. AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH scanning channel Press cancel The VCR begins scanning for the available channels--this takes about one to two minutes. -
Page 13: Time And Date
Time and Date Before you set the time and date, set the Auto DST (Daylight- SavingTime) feature to ON or OFF for your area. Set Daylight-Saving Time Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. MAIN MENU Timer Recordings Time Channels Preferences Language... -
Page 14: Additional Set-Up Features In The Preferences Menu
Enter the data using the number buttons. Press 0 before single-digit numbers and follow the on-screen directions. TIME DATE Time 12:34 Date 11/18/97 Tuesday Press CLEAR correct Press MENU Additional Set-up Features in the Preferences Menu The features in this section are all accessed through PREFERENCES menu. -
Page 15: Remote Vcri/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. Press 1 to select the Remote Control item. -
Page 16: Energysaver
EnergySaver By default, this VCR automatically turns off after two hours inactivity. Press 4 to change the time delay, or to disable feature. • 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. -
Page 17: 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 18: Remote Buttons
Remote Buttons CHANNEL v or A Selects next higher or lower channel in the TV.VCR POWER VCR's channel memory. © CLEAR Resets time counter to 0:00:00. Allows you to change PLAY entries when setting the clock or a timer recording. F.ADV Lets you view one frame with each press of the button STOP... -
Page 19: Playing A Tape
STOP Stops the current VCR function such as record, playback, rewind, or fast forward. TRACK + or - Lets you manually reduce the streaks that may appear on the picture during play, slow motion, or pause. Reduces picture "jitter" during stop-action playback. -
Page 20: Automatic Rewind
Automatic Rewind The VCR automatically rewinds 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 (STOP.EJECT on the VCR) when it is stopped eject the tape. -
Page 21: Recording
Several Recording Options Now that you've gone through the necessary steps operate your VCR, rll explain the different recording features that are available to suit your needs. Recording Features: • Recording (explained in VCR Basics section) • Express Recording • Timer Recording •... -
Page 22: Recording Features
Recording Features There are three ways to record programs: • Recordin 9 lets you press one button to start recording program. (See VCR Basics section.) • Express Recordin 9 lets you start recording a program are watching, and then set the VCR to automatically stop recording after a designated... -
Page 23: 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 1 Timer Recordings 2 Time 3 Channels Preferences Language Exit Press 1 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu. TIMER RECORDINGS Create... -
Page 24: Stopping Atimer 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 25: Using Two Vcrs For Copying And Editing Tapes
Using Two VCRs for Copying Editing Tapes Use one VCR as the playback VCR and the other as the recording VCR. Connect theVCRs using the diagram below. Turn on both VCRs andTV. Tune theTV to the VCR viewing channel (either 3, 4, orTV's video input). -
Page 27: Other Features
Features to Enhance VCR Operation • Picture Search Options • Pro-Tect Plus Locking • Tracking • Time Counter • On-Screen Displays OTHER FEATURES... -
Page 28: Picture Search Options
Picture Search Options The most basic way to search during playback is using the FWD or REV buttons. This section contains several other options available for searching a tape. Forward Reverse Search You can search a tape during playback. Sound is turned off during picture search. -
Page 29: Frame Advance
Frame Advance Frame advance lets you view one-stop action frame after another during playback. Frame advance works well for tapes recorded at the SP or SLP speed. Press PAUSE or EADV to "freeze" the action. Press EADV each time you want to view a frame of the scene. -
Page 30: Go-To Search
Go-To Search The Go-To search feature enables the VCR to quickly locate a counter reading anywhere on the tape. When the VCR locates the counter reading, it will begin playback. Press STOP. GO-TO SEARCH Press SEARCH on the remote until the GO-TO SEARCH Current tape counter... -
Page 31: 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 the VCR. Occasionally you may need to adjust the tracking manually, especially if the tape was recorded on a different VCR. -
Page 32: On-Screen Displays
On-screen Displays Stop 0:30:00 The INFO button shows the status of theVCR (STOP, PLAY, RECORD, etc.), channel number, time counter, date, time, tape speed on the TV screen. The date and time must be set 11/18/97 Tue 01:30PM before they can be displayed. -
Page 33: Connections
Things to Know Before Connecting Components Protect Your Components from Power Surges • Connect all components before plugging 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 34: Connecting Your Vcr
Connecting Your VCR Refer to these pages to help you connect your VCR. Jacks and Cables RF Jacks Coaxial Cables (F-type) The RFjacks provide good picture and mono sound quality, and must be used if audio/video connections are not available RF Jack for your TV. -
Page 35: 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 scrambled, and maybe you have a satellite receiver along with cable (but no cable box), or a satellite receiver and no cable... -
Page 36: 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 inputjack. This connection provides: • Mona sound playback from VCR. • Record one channel while watching another (except when using a cable box for all channels). -
Page 37: Tv With Audio/Video Jacks
TV with Jacks Audio/Video This connection assumes: • You are connecting an antenna, cable, or cable box system. • Your television has audio/videojac This connection provides: Mono sound playback from VCR. • • Record one channel while watching another (except when using a cable... -
Page 38: 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. • YourTV has audio/video inputjac This connection provides: • Mono sound playback from VCR. •... -
Page 39: 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. Finally, this section contains... -
Page 40: Front Panel
Front Panel Remote Sensor CHANNEL.TRACKING Up or Down 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 41: Indicator Panel
Indicator Panel POWER RECORD TIMER ® POWER indicator Lights when the VCR is turned on. RECORD indicator Lights when the VCR is recording. RECORD andTIMER indicators flash when ProTect Plus locking feature has been activated. TIMER indicator Lights during an express or timer recording or when... -
Page 42: Back Panel
Back Panel 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. AUDIO and VIDEO IN Jacks Receives signals from another component, like a VCR or camcorder,... -
Page 43: 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 44 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 to return to normal playback.
- Page 45 Will not AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH active channels correctly Check to make sure the antenna connections are secure and correct. • • Check to make sure the Signal Type: CABLE/ANTENNA feature is set correctly. • If Detect Automatically was selected for the Signal Type in the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu, try using either CABLE TV or ANTENNA instead.
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Page 46: Specifications
Specifications Format: Video: 2-head Record/Playback Audio: Mono record/playback system System: EIA standard: NTSC color Video Signal System: 75-ohm external VHF/UHF combined antenna terminal Antenna: Tuner: USA: 181 channels capability* (125 cable channels) Canada: 178 channels capability* (122 cable channels) AutoProgramming frequency synthesis Type:... -
Page 47: Limited Warranty
What will Durin 9 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,... - Page 48 Counter Symbols 3 CH. 4 switch 5, 40 Date and time setting Daylight-saving time Accessing menus 5 Detect Automatically Add or remove channels Displays, on-screen ANT. INjack AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks Audio/video jacks Editing and Copying Tapes 23 AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jacks Eject 18 Auto Channel Search 9 EnergySaver...
- Page 49 REV button 16, 38 Reviewing programs MENU button Rewind, automatic RF OUT jack Numbers (0 through 9) 16 Safety tab 18 SEARCH button On-screen displays Search Commercial Scan 26 Overheating Search forward Search frame advance Search Go-To 27, 28 PAUSE button Search Index 27 Picture search options Search reverse 26...
- Page 50 Troubleshooting tips 41 TVoVCR button VCR channel list 9 VCR indicator VCR Viewing Channel VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN 2 Jacks 38 Warranty, limited XPR (express recording)
- Page 52 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.