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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 O F ELECTRIC SHOCK PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE shock hazard, do not PERSONNEL. DO NOT OPEN This symbol indicates "dangerous expose this product to...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
First Things First ............Using the QuickSet Guide ..........Setting Up the ............Using the Menu to Set Up Features ......... Language Selection ............. Cable Box Setup ............VCR Channels List ............Auto Channel Search ..........Changing the Signal Type ........Adding or Removing Channels... - Page 4 Program the Remote ..........About Programming the Remote ........Programming the Remote to Control a TV ....Operating the TV ............Other Features .............. Picture Search Options ............ Forward and Reverse Search ........Slow Motion ............... Frame Advance ............Index Search ...............
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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 as little reading as possible, we've put all the basic information needed in the first three sections. To help you along, there's even a QuickSet Guide first time you turn... - 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's remote. Remove the cover of the battery compartment.
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Page 7: Using The Quickset Guide
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 ANT. IN and OUT TO TV jacks with RF coaxial cable, set the CH3 CH4 switch to channel 3 or channel the channel you want to use on... - Page 8 If the menu does not appear: Make sure the TV is tuned to the same channel as the CH3 CH4 switch or its video input (see "How to Find Your TV's Video Input Channel" in the References section of this manual for more information).
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Page 9: Setting Up The Vcr
Additional Setup Features Below is a list of features, many of which need to be set up before using your VCR for the first time. Essential features are handled during the initial setup, but all features can be accessed through the Preferences menu. -
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. For each numbered selection on the menus, use the same numbered... -
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
CABLE SETUP CABLE gETUP what channel does what channel does receive signals receive signals from cable box? from cable box? (usually Video) (usually 4,or video) Enter 01-13 INPUT Press CLEAR correct Press MENU cancel Press MENU continue Once you complete the setup, the VCR confirms that... - Page 13 CHANNELS [il_ 1-11_IF-IIl_li'II Add/Remove Channels Signal Type: CABL Cable Setup Exit Press 1 to display the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu. AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH What type signal using? Cable Antenna Cancet Select one of the three AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH options, your choice will be marked...
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Page 14: Changing The Signal Type
Changing the Signal Type Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. Press 3 to display the CHANNELS menu. Press 3 to change the Signal Type between CABLE ANTENNA. Adding or Removing Channels You may want to add or remove channels after you Auto Channel... -
Page 15: Auto Clock Set Feature
Auto Clock Set Feature The Auto Clock Set feature is set to ON at the factory. the ON setting, the VCR looks for a channel carrying (Extended Data Services) information. XDS updates clock using the Coordinated Universal Time. There certain steps that are required, such as Auto Channel... -
Page 16: Setting Daylight-Saving Time
Setting Daylight-Saving Time Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. Press 2 to display the TIME menu. Press 4 to display the SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS menu. DAYLIGHT SAVINGS Does your area observe Daylight Savings Time Spring Forward; Fall Back from April October? -
Page 17: Additional Set-Up Features
TIME DATE ;ime --:-- (hh;mm) Pate --/--/-- Press MENU cancel 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 11/16/00 Thursday Press CLEAR correct Press MENU Pressing INFO on the remote displays the time... -
Page 18: Remote Vcr1/Vcr2 Option
Remote VCRI/VCR2 Option PREFERENCES If you a compatible GE, RCA, or PROSCAN remote that has a VCR2, VCR2-LD, or VCR2-DVD button, this Auto Play: Auto TV/VCR: feature allows you to set this VCR to respond to that EnergySaver: 2:00 button. -
Page 19: Energysaver
Select OFF if you want the VCR to remain in the TV mode. This is useful if you watch your VCR on the TV's video input and you don't want your antenna/cable signal interrupted by the VCR. Refer to the Connections Pressing TV, VCR will still switch section, toward... -
Page 20: Set Auto Repeat
Set Auto Repeat A tape can be set to play the same segment over and over in a repeating loop with the Set Auto Repeat feature. Auto Repeat uses the VCR's memory counter to determine the duration of the loop. To activate Set Auto Repeat,... -
Page 21: 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. This section shows you the basics of using your VCR. -
Page 22: Remote Buttons
The remote control is capable of controlling your VCR and many brands of televisions. If you have a GE, RCA or PROSCAN TV, you may be able to control it without REVERSE PLAY having to program the remote. <3[> RECORD... -
Page 23: Tv Function Buttons
Up or Down Selects next higher or lower The TV buttons may not control channel in the TV's channel memory. all features of all models of GE, CLEAR Removes menus or status displays from RCA, or PROSCAN TVs. screen. GO BACK... -
Page 24: Playing A Tape
MUTE Reduces volume to minimum level. Numbers (0 through Select a channel up to 99 by pressing two numbers. Select a cable channel over 99 by pressing_and holding 1 until 1 -- appears on the screen. Then press the other two numbers. -
Page 25: Tape Eject
Tape Eject Press STOP-EJECT on the VCR (press and hold STOP on the remote for three seconds) when the VCR is in the stop mode to eject a tape. A tape can be ejected even when VCR is off. Recording If you want to record something... -
Page 27: 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 VCR Basics section) Express Recording Timer Recording ¥ Copying and Editing Tapes RECORDING... -
Page 28: Recording Features
Recording Features There are three ways to record programs: Recording press RECORD to start recording a program. (See VCR Basics section.) Express Recording (XPR) starts recording a program are watching. You can then set the VCR to automatically stop recording after a designated period... -
Page 29: Timer Recording
Timer Recording You can set up as many as eight timer recording programs. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN ME'NU. MAIN MENU Time Channels Setup Preferences Language Exit Press 1 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu. RECORDINGS TIMER Review Existing Progs. -
Page 30: Stopping A Timer Recording
Review the information to make sure it is correct, and then press MENU to save. Program been saved Program (One Time) Channel Cable Remember insert Start Time 08:00 recordable tape Time 09:30 turn before Start Date 11/16/00 program start time. Tape Speed Remember... -
Page 31: Copying And Editing Tapes
Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes Use one VCR as the playback VCR and the other as the recording VCR. 1. Connect the VCRs using the diagram below. 2. Turn on both VCRs and TV. 3. Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel (either 3, 4, or TV's video input). -
Page 33: Program The Remote
Control Your Television The remote can be programmed to control a television. It is programmed to control a GE, RCA, or PROSCAN TV. Other manufacturer's brands need to be programmed. PROGRAM THE REMOTE... -
Page 34: About Programming The Remote
The remote can be programmed to control other brands of remote controllable TVs. It is already programmed to operate most GE, RCA, and PROSCAN televisions. Programming the Remote to Control a TV If the TV does not turn on when you press the TV button, the... - Page 35 RCA ....04,05, 06,11, 13, 50, 51 Fisher ......19, 20, 21, 22 Realistic ..06, 08, 11, 12, 17, 21, 49 GE ....04, 06, 11, 14, 23, 24, 46 Sampo ........06, 11, 12 Goldstar ..05, 06, 08, 11, 12, 13, 25 Samsung .05, 06, 08, 09, 11, 12, 13, 52...
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Page 37: Other Features
Features to Enhance VCR Operation Picture Search Options Commercial Scan Tracking Pro-Tect Plus Locking Time Counter On-Screen Displays OTHER FEATURES... -
Page 38: Picture Search Options
Picture Search Options The most basic way to search during playback is using the FORWARD or REVERSE button on the remote control. This section contains several other options available for searching tape. Forward and Reverse Search You can search a tape during playback. Sound is turned oft during picture search. -
Page 39: Index Search
Index Search The VCR has a "VHS Index Search System" that automatically • records an index mark on the tape every time you start a INDEX SEARCH recording. Press begin scanning During playback you can locate the program you want to play enter speciflc by the number... -
Page 40: Commercial Scan (Search Button)
Continue playing the tape. ZERO SEARCH Press STOE Current tape counter 2:17:25 Press SEARCH on the remote twice to display the ZERO Press 0:00:00 SEARCH menu. Press REVERSE to return to 0:00:00 on the tape. Press SEARCH exit ZERO SEARCH Searching Commercial Scan (SEARCH... -
Page 41: Time Counter
To Lock While a "rimer Recording is in Progress: Press and hold the VCR button on the remote for approximately six seconds. To Unlock: Press and hold the VCR button on the remote for approximately six seconds. Time Counter The time counter shows the actual time it takes to record a 0:30:00 program or play back a segment... -
Page 43: 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 to Avoid Audio... -
Page 44: 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 45: 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, if you have a cable box to see this service, whether some of the cable channels are scrambled, and so on. -
Page 46: 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: Mono sound playback from VCR. Record one channel while watching another (except when using a cable box for all channels). -
Page 47: 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: Mono sound playback from VCR. Record one channel while watching another (except when using a cable box for all channels). To use this connection, you must have: (1) coaxial cable for cable/antenna... -
Page 48: Tv With Audio/Video Jacks And Cable Box To Unscramble Pay Channels Only
TV with Audio/Video Jacks and Cable Box 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: Mono sound playback from VCR. Recording a scrambled or unscrambled... -
Page 49: 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 this Appendix, which might help to resolve some those simple problems. Finally, this section contains your warranty information. -
Page 50: Front Panel
Front Panel Remote control sensor AUDIO VIDEO INPUT Jacks Receives audio signals from another component, like a VCR or cemcorder when it is connected to these jacks. INPUT on the remote to select L2 to record from these jacks. CHANNEL TRACKING Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel... -
Page 51: Display Panel
Display Panel REC Indicator (REC) Lights up and replaces the time display when the VCR is recording. Time, Channel Number, Line Input Indicator (L1 or L2), Tape Speed Indicator, or Status Indicator Channel Number or Line Input Indicator The channel number appears when the VCR is tuned to a channel. -
Page 52: Back Panel
Back Panel AUDIO VIDEO OooT O ..ICATV ¢H3 ¢H_ O'.O LINEIiAU× CH3 CH4 switch Sets the channel the TV needs to be tuned to for viewing VCR images. This switch is only used if the VCR is connected to the TV using one of the basic hookups (not AN cables). -
Page 53: How To Find Your Tv's Video Input Channel
Below are some steps to try: If your TV brand is GE, RCA, or PROSCAN, press the TV button on the remote control that came with the VCR. Then oGol press the INPUT button on the remote. -
Page 54: 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 55 Time counter not working or time counter not working in search modes The time counter does not advance during unrecorded portions tape. When an unrecorded segment of tape is encountered, time counter will hold its count until recorded material is detected again.
- Page 56 Internal clock shows incorrect time or date Power interruption. Make sure cable box or VCR is tuned to channel carrying the XDS information. Check to make sure the clock is set accurately (check AM/PM and date). Check Daylight-Saving setting. The clock may have adjusted daylight saving time.
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Page 57: Specifications
Specifications Format: Video: 4-head Record/Playback System: Audio: Mono recordlplayback 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} AutoProgramming frequency synthesis Type:... -
Page 58: 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 replacement parts required repair your VCR. -
Page 59: Index
Commercial scan Component buttons Accessories Connecting components included Connecting your VCR 4, 42 Adding/removing channels Connections ANT. IN jack 4, 5, 6, 16, 42, 43, audio/video cables Audio/Video cables 43, 46 TV with AN jacks Audio/Video jacks 5, 9, 20, 42, 43, 45, 50 TV with RF jack only Auto... - Page 60 Playing a tape Plugging in the VCR 4 Included accessories POWER button 5, 22, 48 Index search Power button 20, 22, 32 INFO button 20, 37, 39 Power surges INPUT button 5, 9, 20, 27, 51 PREFERENCES menu 15, 16, 17 Preferred tape speed...
- Page 61 STOP button 21, 23, 26, 37 STOP-EJECT button 23, 48 SAFE display Safety Search commercial scan 38 Tape forward and reverse ejecting frame advance playing index speed indicators slow-motion speeds zero Time and date Time counter SEARCH button SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS menu Time display TIME menu...
- Page 62 Warranty × XPR (Express Recording) Y-adapter Zero search...
- Page 64 If your VCR 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.