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  • Page 2 To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable twaiN° reduce the risk of fire or RISK OF ELECTRIC 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 ................VCR Channels List ............. To Auto Channel Search ..........To Change the Signal Type ........To Add or Remove Channels ........Time and Date ..............
  • Page 4 Other Features ........... Picture Search Options ............Forward and Rewind Search .......... Slow Motion ..............Commercial Scan (SEARCH Button) ......Frame Advance ..............Index Search ..............Zero Search ..............Time Counter ................. On-Screen Displays ............... Tracking .................. Connections ............Things to Know Before...

  • Page 5: First Things First

    FIRST THINGS FIRST Hi, my name is SUSAN... and I wrote this User's Guide. It's my job to see that you have a rewarding user manual experience. Also, think you'll be pleased with the features that can be accessed through the on-screen menus.
  • 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 (uq_. Match the wide blade of the plug with the wide slot in the outlet. Be sure to insert the plug completely. I"1\ Step 5: Tune the TV Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel.
  • Page 8 Press 5 to display the PREFERENCES menu. PREFERENCES Remote Control: VCR1 Auto Play: Auto TV/VCR: Exit Press 2 to switch Auto Play ON or OFF. PREFERENCES Remote Control: VCR1 Auto Play: Auto TV/VCR: Exit See Setting Up the VCRfor detailed information about the Auto Play feature.

  • Page 9: Setting Up The Vcr

    Set-Up Features Below is a list of set-up features that you may want to set up before you begin using your VCR for the first time: SETrING UP THE VCR • 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 VCR...

  • Page 11: To Auto Channel Search

    To Auto Chamlel Search Auto channel search memorizes the channels available through your signal type--cable or antenna. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. RAIN RENU 1VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings T_me Channels 5 Preferences Language Exit Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu. CHANNELS Auto Channel...

  • Page 12: To Change The Signal Type

    The VCR begins scanning for the available channels-this takes about one to two minutes. The lowest channel is tuned once the search is completed. Pressing CHANNEL up or down now selects the active channels. Change the Signal Type Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.

  • Page 13: Set Daylight-Saving Time

    Set Daylight-Saving Time Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time Channels 5 Preferences Language Exit Press 3 to display the TIME menu. TIME time date Auto DST: EXIT Press 2 to turn the Auto DST ON or OFF. •...

  • Page 14: Vcr Plus+ Channels

    Press 1 to display the SET TIME AND DATE screen. TIME DATE Time --:-- (hh:mm) Date --I--I-- 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 11/18/97...
  • Page 15 VCR Plus+ Worksheet Broadcast or VCR Plus+ Channel Channel Number Two-DigitVCR Plus+ Channel Cable-TV Station Number =* You Receive the Name Station On* Numbers for CableTV (USA List) American Movie Classics ESPN Arts &-Entertainment Black Entertainment Bravo Cable News Network Cinemax Cinemax 2 The Discovery Channel...

  • Page 16: Additional Set-Up Features In The Preferences Menu

    Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu. CHANNELS Auto Channel Search Two-DigitVCR Plus+ Channel Add/Remove Channels Numbers for Cable Signal Type: CABLE PLus+ Channel List (Canadian List) Allarcom PayTelevision/ Exit Superchannel Arts & Entertainment Cable News Network-Headline Press 4 to display the VCR Plus+ Channel List screen. News Cable News Network VCR+...

  • Page 17: Remote Vcr1Ncr2 Option

    VCRI/VCR2 Option If you own a compatible GE, RCA, or ProScan remote that has a VCR2, VCR2oLD, 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 in the menu. Then press the VCR2, VCR2°LD, or VCR2 ,DVD button to change.

  • Page 18: Auto Play

    4" Auto Play This feature allows the VCR to automatically start playing when you insert a tape with the safety tab removed. Press 2 to switch between ON or OFF. • Select ON if you want a tape with its safety tab removed to start playing automatically when the tape is inserted.

  • Page 19: 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 20: Remote Buttons

    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 programming the remote. Component Buttons REVERSE PLAY FORWARD %C>...

  • Page 21: Tv Function Buttons

    BACK to switch between the two channels. INFO Shows the TV's status displays on the TV screen. The TV buttons may not control all MUTE Reduces volume to minimum level. features of all models of GE, RCA, TV Buttons and ProScan TVs.

  • Page 22: Playing A Tape

    Numbers (0 through 9) 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. OFF Turns the TV off. VOL Up and Down Raises and lowers sound of TV.

  • Page 23: Recording

    Recording If you want to record something that you're watching, you can use basic recording. Set the tape speed by pressing the SPEED button on the remote (see margin note for information about tape speed settings). Press the RECORD button to begin recording. Press STOP (STOP-EJECT on VCR) to stop recording.

  • Page 25: Recording

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

  • Page 27: 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 1VCR Plus+ Timer Recordings Time Channels Preferences Language Exit Press 2 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu. TIMER RECORDINGS Create...

  • Page 28: Vcr Plus+ Recording

    Review the information to make sure it is correct, and then press MENU to save. Program (One time) Program been saved Channet Cable Remember insert Start Time 08:00 recordabte tape Time 09:30 turn before Start Date 10124197 program start time. Tape Speed I=SP...
  • Page 29 Enter the VCR PlusCode shown in your local television programming guide. PLUS+ Enter pLuscode number (from listing) 12876 Press CLEAR correct Press RENU when done Press MENU to enter the VCR PlusCode number. often should this program record? 1 One time 2 Daily (every...

  • Page 30: Stopping A Timer 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 on the VCR) for a few seconds. Reviewing and Clearing Programs To review programs that you have already set up: Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

  • Page 31: Using Two Vcrs For 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. Turn on the "iV and VCRs. Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel (either 3, 4, or TV's video input).
  • Page 33 Control Your Other Components... The remote can be programmed to control a television. It is programmed to control a GE, RCA, or ProScan Other manufacturer's brands need to be programmed. REMOTE PROGRAMMING THE...

  • Page 34: 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 TVs. Programming the Remote to Control a TV If the TV does not turn on when you press the TV button, the remote needs to be programmed.
  • Page 35 ........I I Emerson ........Radio Shack ....01,05,13 RCA ....... 01,06,12 Envision ......05,06 Realistic ........05 Fisher ........05,08 GE ......00,01,06,11 Sampo ........06 Goldstar ......06,12 Samsung ...... 06,09,12 Hallmark ........Sanyo ........05,08 Sears ......01,05,06,07, Hitachi ....... 06,14 Infinity ........

  • Page 37: Other Features

    Features to Enhance VCR Operation • Picture Search Options • Time Counter On-Screen Displays • Tracking • OTHER FEATURES...

  • Page 38: Picture Search Options

    Picture Search Options The most basic way to search during playback is using the forward and reverse functions. This section contains several other options available for searching a tape. Search features work well for tapes recorded at the SP or SLP speed.

  • Page 39: Frame Advance

    Frame Advance Frame advance lets you view one stop-action frame after another. Press PAUSE (PLAY*PAUSE) to freeze the action. Press F.ADV each time you want to view the next frame of the scene. Press PAUSE or PLAY (PLAyopAUSE) to return to normal playback.

  • Page 40: Zero Search

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

  • Page 41: On-Screen Displays

    On-Screen Displays STOP 0:30:00 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. 11117197 01:30PM Press INFO to see the on-screen displays.

  • 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...

  • Page 44: Connecting Your Vcr

    Connecting Your VCR Refer to these pages to help you connect your VCR. Jacks and Cables RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables (F-type) The RF jacks provide good picture and mono sound, 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 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 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. 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).

  • 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 com_ection assumes: • You are using a cable box only to unscramble pay channels. • Your TV has audio/video input jacks. This connection provides: Mono sound playback from VCR. •...

  • Page 49: Appendix A: Reference

    This section gives you some additional information about the VCR, including a description of the unit's controls display. You also will find a Troubleshooting "l]ps section in this Appendix, which might help to resolve some of those simple problems. Finally, this section contains your...

  • Page 50: 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. I=WD Forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches the picture forward during playback. Starts slow-motion playback during play-pause.

  • Page 51: Display Panel

    Display Panel Cassette-ln Indicator L I_ __1 LI Tape Speed Indicator Cassette-In Indicator (el) Lights when a tape is in the VCR. Flashes when VCR is ejecting tape, Channel Number, Line Indicator (VID1), 13me, 13me Counter, or Status Indicator The current time, time counter, channel number, or line input (VID1) is displayed.

  • Page 52: Back Panel

    Back Panel ANT.IN VIDEO AUDIO RF OUT 3 CH. 4 Switch Selects the channel to which you will tune the "IV to see the VCR picture if you connect the VCR using the ANT.IN and RF OUT jacks. AUDIO and VIDEO IN Jacks Receives signals from another component, like a VCR or camcorder, when it is...

  • Page 53: Troubleshooting "13Ps

    Release number 1 and replace the batteries. • Remove all batteries for approximately 12 hours. Then replace batteries. Remote no longer controls a GE, RCA, or ProScan TV • Press TV to set remote to control a compatible "IV. •...
  • Page 54 • Try another tape. • Some snow/streaks are normal during search, stop action, frame advance, and slow-motion playback. Streaks in picture during normal playback • Press one of the TRACKING buttons to move streaks up or down for the best picture. •...
  • Page 55 Clock shows incorrect time or date • Power interruption. • Check to make sure the clock is set accurately (check AM/PM and date). • Check Auto DST setting. The clock may have adjusted for daylight-saving time. Time did not adjust for dayfight-saving time •...

  • Page 56: Specifications

    Specifications Format: Video: 4-Head Record/Playback Audio: Mono record/playback System: EIA standard: NTSC color Video Signal System: Antenna: 75-ohm external VHF/UHF combined antenna terminal USA: 181 channels capability* Tuner: (125 cable channels) Canada: 178 channels capability* (122 cable channels) Type: AutoProgramming frequency synthesis 120V AC, 60 Hz...

  • Page 57: Limited Warranty

    The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first. What we will do: • Pay any Authorized GE VCR Servicenter the labor charges to repair your VCR. • Pay any Authorized...

  • Page 58: Index

    3 CH. 4 switch 5, 50 Express recording F.ADV button 18, 37 Accessing menus 5 FORWARD button 18, 20 Accessories, included Frame advance Add or remove channels ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS menu 10 Front panel controls FWD button 20, 36, 37, 38, 48 ANT.IN jack 4, 5, 16, 29, 42, 43, 50 GO BACK button 18, 19...
  • Page 59 sensor 48 Tape speeds 21 TV function buttons Time and date 10 VCR function buttons daylight-saving time Remote VCR1/VCR2 option setting Remove or add channels Time counter REV button 20, 36, 37, 38, 48 Time counter display REVERSE button 19, 20 Time display 49 Review programs screen 28 TIME menu...
  • Page 60 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.

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