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- Page 2 To reduce the risk of electric shock, do WARNING not remove cover (or back). No user To reduce the risk of fire or RISK OF serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing shock hazard, do not expose DO NOT OPEN qualified service personnel. this product to rain or moisture.
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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 ..........To Change the Signal Type ........To Add or Remove Channels ........Time and Date .............. - Page 4 "13me Counter ................. On-Screen Displays ............... Tracking .................. Audio Set-up Features ............Reception ................. Tape Playback ..............Connections ............Things to Know Before Connecting Components ....33 Connecting Your VCR ............Jacks and Cables ............. Choosing a VCR Connection ......... Advantages of Audio/Video Cable...
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Page 5: First Things First
Hi, my name is SUSAN... FIRST THINGS FIRST 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 l: 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 the TV to the VCR viewing channel. The VCR viewing channel is channel 3 or 4 or the TV's video input.
- Page 8 Press 4 to display the PREFERENCES menu. PREFERENCES Remote Control: VCR1 Auto Play: Auto TV/VCR: Exit Press 2 to switch Auto Play to ON or OFF. PREFERENCES 1 Remote Control: VCR1 Auto Pray: Auto TV/VCR: Exit See Setting Up the VCR for detailed information about the Auto Play feature.
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Page 9: Setting Up The Vcr
Set-up Features Below is a list of set-up features that you may want ¥ set up before you begin using your VCR for the first time: SETTING 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 Timer... -
Page 11: To Auto Channel Search
To Auto Channel Search Auto channel search memorizes the channels available through your signal type--cable or antenna. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. MAIN MENU Timer Recordings Time Channels Preferences Audio Language Exit Press 3 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 3 to display the CHANNELS menu. -
Page 13: 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 display the VCR MAIN MENU. MAIN MENU Timer Recordings Time ChanneLs Preferences... -
Page 14: Set The Time And Date
Press 2 to display TIME menu. TIME time date Auto DST: Exit Press 1 to display the SET TIME AND DATE screen. TIME DATE Time --:-- (hh:mm) Date --/--/-- Press MENU cancel Enter the data using the number buttons. Press 0 before single-digit numbers and follow the on-screen directions. -
Page 15: Remote Vcr1/Vcr2 Option
Remote VCRI/VCR2 Option If you own a compatible GE, RCA 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 in the menu. Then press the VCR2, VCR2°LD, or DVDoVCR2 button to change. -
Page 16: Auto Play
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 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 Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR's channel memory. POWER TV.VCR CLEAR Resets time counter to 0:00:00. Allows you to change © entries when setting the clock or a timer recording. PLAY F.ADV Lets you view one frame with each press of the button when tape is in pause. -
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 or slow. Reduces picture "jitter" during stop-action playback. TV,VCR Switches the picture signal so that it either comes from the VCR or cable/antenna system,... -
Page 20: 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 on the remote (STOP-EJECT on the VCR) to stop recording. -
Page 21: 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 22: Recording Features
Recording Features There are four ways for recording programs: • Recording lets you press one button to start recording program. (See VCR Basics section.) • Express Recording lets you start recording a program Tape Speeds are watching, and then set the VCR to automatically stop SP (Standard Play) recording... -
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 Recordings Timer Time Channels Preferences Audio Language Exit Press 1 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu. TIMER RECORDINGS Create Progam... -
Page 24: Stopping A Timer Recording
Review the information to make sure it is correct, and then press MENU to save. Program 1 has been saved Program (One time) Remember insert Channel CABLE recordabte tape Start Time 08:00 turn before Time 09:30 program start time. Start Date 10/24/97 Tape... -
Page 25: Recording Broadcast Stereo Tv And Sap
Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP (Second Audio Program) Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or SAP (Second Audio Program). 1. Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel (either 3, 4, or TV's video input). Insert a tape with safety tab in place. -
Page 26: Playing Back Audio Only
Playing Back Audio Only To get stereo sound, connect the AUDIO OUT jacks of the VCR to the appropriate input on your amplifier or receiver. Do not use the phono input. Refer to your amplifier or receiver user's guide. Using Two VCRs for Copying Editing Tapes Use one VCR as the playback... -
Page 27: Other Features
Features to Enhance VCR Operation • Picture Search Options • Tracking • ]]me Counter ¥ • On-Screen Displays • Audio Reception • Audio Tape Playback ¥ ¥ OTHER FEATURES ¥... -
Page 28: 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. Forward and Reverse Search You can view a tape during play or play-pause. Sound is turned off during picture search. -
Page 29: Frame Advance
Frame Advance Frame advance lets you view one-stop action frame after another. Frame advance works best for tapes recorded at the SP or SLP speed. Press PAUSE on the remote (PLAyopAUSE on the VCR) to freeze the action. Press F.ADV each time you want to view the next frame of the scene. -
Page 30: Zero Search
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 is Current tape counter 2:17:25 especially convenient when you want to repeat a segment of the Press tape several times. -
Page 31: On-Screen Displays
On-Screen Displays STOP 0:30:00 Stereo 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. 11/17/97 01:30PM Press INFO to see the on-screen displays. -
Page 32: Audio Set-Up Features
Audio Set-up Features The audio set-up features enhance your tape playback and recordings. The features in this section are accessed through AUDIO menu and are shown in the displays below. Press MENU to bring up the VCR MAIN MENU. MAIN MENU Timer Recordings... -
Page 33: Tape Playback
Tape Playback The VCR records the same audio on both the Hi-Fi and linear tracks on the tape. Hi-Fi sound is recorded on separate left and right stereo channels. Monaural sound is recorded on the linear track. Press 2 to switch between Tape Playback: HI-FI, LINEAR and MIX. -
Page 35: 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 36: 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, and must be used if audio/video connections are not available for your TV. -
Page 37: 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 38: 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 39: 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: • Stereo sound playback from VCR. • Record one channel while watching another (except when using a cable box for all channels). -
Page 40: 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. • Your TV has audio/video input jacks. This connection provides: • Stereo sound playback from VCR. -
Page 41: 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 Tips section in this Appendix, which might help to resolve some of those simple problems. Finally, this section contains your... -
Page 42: 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. Forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches the picture forward during playback. PLAY-PAUSE Plays a tape. -
Page 43: Back Panel
Back Panel ANT.IN : .uo0o 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 the ANT.IN and RF jacks. AUDIO (R and L) and VIDEO IN Jacks Receives signals from another component,... -
Page 44: Troubleshooting "Rps
Troubleshooting Tips No power • Check to make sure it is plugged into an operating outlet. • Check to make sure your connections are correct. does not respond to remote • Check to make sure there are no objects between the VCR and remote. •... - Page 45 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 the VCR) to return to normal playback.
- Page 46 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 47: Specifications
Specifications Format: Video: 4-Head Record/Playback System: Audio: 2 Hi-Fi record/playback system EIA standard: NTSC color Video Signal System: Antenna: 75-ohm external VHF/UHF combined antenna terminal Tuner: USA: 181 channels capability* (125 cable channels) Canada: 178 channels capability* (122 cable channels) AutoProgramming frequency synthesis... -
Page 48: Limited Warranty
What we will do: Pay any Authorized GE VCR Servicenter the labor charges to repair your VCR. • • Pay any Authorized GE VCR Servicenter for the new or, at our option, refurbished... -
Page 49: Index
3 CH. 4 switch TV with audio/video jacks and cable box to unscramble pay channels TV with RF jack only Contents Controls back panel Access menus front panel Add or remove channels Copying and editing tapes ANT. IN Jack Audio playback Audio recording only Audio... - Page 50 Playback, Tape Feature Playing a Tape POWER button 7, 16, 18, 40 Index search feature POWER indicator Indicator panel Power surges INFO button 16, 29 PREFERENCES menu INPUT button 16, 21, 24 Problem solving PROGRAMS OVERLAP message Jacks, types Reception stereo 23, 30 RECORD button...
- Page 51 Setup Tracking auto play feature TRACKING buttons 17, 29, 40 language Troubleshooting tips remote VCR1/VCR2 feature TV/VCR auto 14, 35 time and date TV.VCR button 17, 35 VCR channels list Setting the language Setting channel list 8, 9 Signal type selecting cleaning Signal type, changing...
- 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.