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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 FELECrRPC SHOCK PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE shock hazard, do not DONOTOPEN PERSONNEL. This symbol indicates "dangerous...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
First Things First ............. Setup with the QuickSet Guide ........Setting ............Using On-screen Menus 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 Other Features ............... Picture Search Options ........... Forward and Reverse Search ........Slow Motion ..............Frame Advance ............Index Search ..............Go-To Search ..............Commercial Scan (SEARCH Button) ......Tracking ................Pro-Tect Plus Locking Feature ......... Time Counter ..............On-Screen Displays ............
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Page 5: First
Welcome to Your New VCR... FIRST THINGS FIRST To help get started using your newVCR with as little reading as possible, all basic information is placed in the first three sections of the manual. To make things easier, there's even an interactive setup guide the first time the VCR is turned on that... - Page 6 Step 1: What's in the Box? The following items come pecked in the box: Remote control RF coaxial cable AAA Batteries Step 2: Install Batteries in the VCR's Remote Control Follow these steps whenever installing or changing the batteries in the VCR's remote control: Remove the cover of the battery compartment on the rear of the remote control.
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Page 7: Setup With The Quickset Guide
Step 5: Tune the TV Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel. The VCR viewing channel is usually channel 3, 4 or the TV's video line input. If you connect your VCR using the ANTIN and RF OUT connectors with RF coaxial cable, set the 3 CH. - Page 8 If the initial menu does not appear: Make sure the TV is tuned to the same channel as the 3 CH. 4 switch (on back of the VCR), or if using A/V cables to connect the VCR to the TV, tune to the TV's video line input (see, "How to Find Your TV's Video Input Channel,"...
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Page 9: Setting Up The Vcr
Additional Setup Features Below is a list of setup features, some of which need to be set up before using your VCR for the first time. Whether or not the features are handled in the first time interactive setup, all features allow you to get SETTING... -
Page 10: Using On-Screen Menus To Set Up Features
Using On-screen Menus to Set Up Features The VCRfs features can be set up using its emote control buttons to enter choices from on-screen instructions. Each on-screen menu item is explained in this section. For each numbered selection on the menus, use the same numbered button on the remote control to select it. -
Page 11: Cable Box Setup
Cable Box Setup This particular setup appliesonly when all channels received through a cable box. In this case, the VCR will automatically enter the channel used to view cable box programming (usually 3 or 4). Your VCR will use this channel for all future timer recordings. -
Page 12: Vcr Channels List
CABLE SETUP CABLE SETUP what channel does what channel does receive signaLs receive signals cable box? from 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 it will now receive all signals on the designated... -
Page 13: Changing The Signal Type
AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH What type signal using? Cable Antenna 3>Detect Automatically Cancel Select one of the three AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH options (the current choice is highlighted with the arrowhead at left): Cable TV searches for cable stations from a single channel Antenna searches for local broadcast stations on all channels Detect... -
Page 14: Adding Or Removing Channels
Adding or Removing Channels Channels may be added or remove channels after youAuto Channel Search, especially if some of the channels have weak signals or you dont want to watch them. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. Press 3 to display the CHANNELS menu. -
Page 15: Setting The Time Zone
Setting the Time Zone Press MENU on the remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU. MAIN MENU Timer Recordings Time Channels Setup 5 Preferences Language/Langue/Idioma Exit 33me/date display Press 2 to display TIME menu. Pressing INFO on the remote displays the time and date on the TIME screen. -
Page 16: Setting Time And Date Manually
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS Spring Forward; Fall Back your Does area observe DayLight Savings Time In the Spring, daylight-saving time from April October? begins on the first Sunday in April. Yes, observed Because the clock automatically 3>Automatic changes from 2:00 AM to 3:00 AM Press MENU continue... -
Page 17: Additional Set-Up Features
VCR1/VCR2 Option If you own a compatible GE, RCA, or PROSCAN remote that has a VCR2, VCR2.LD, or VCR2oDVD button, this feature allows you to set this VCR to respond to that button. Press 1 to select the Remote Control item. -
Page 18: Auto Play
PREFERENCES Remote Control: VCR2 (Press VCR2 Change) Auto PLay: Auto PLay: Auto TV/VCR: Auto TV/VCR: EnergySaver: 2:00 EnergySaver: 2:00 Front Panel: BRIGHT Front Panel: BRIGHT Tape Speed: Tape Speed: Auto Repeat Auto Repeat PREFERENCES Exit Exit The VCR will only respond to the compatible remote's VCR2, VCR2-LD, or VCR2oDVD button. -
Page 19: Energysaver
EnergySaver By default, this VCR automatically turns off after two hours of inactivity. Press 4 to change the time delay, or to disable the 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 20 The Set Auto Repeat dialog box will ask for a loop end time to be specified: AUTO REPEAT length time want tape play repeating loop Loop from 0:00 -:-- (h:mm) Press CLEAR turn Press MENU exit The CLEAR key will erase all three numbers entered and move the cursor back to the first position (hours).
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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
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 having to program 0 6 VCd remote. -
Page 23: Tv Function Buttons
Selects between the TV's input channel or tuner. Press The TV buttons may not control all to see the VCR signal if you connected your VCR using the features of all models of GE, RCA, AUDIO/VIDEO jacks. or PROSCAN TVs. MUTE Reduces volume to minimum level. -
Page 24: Playing A Tape
Playing a Tape Tune the TV to your VCR viewing channel (3, 4, or TV's video line input- see "How to Find Your TV's Video Input Channel" in the References section for more about the video line input). Insert a tape in the VCR. If the Auto Play feature is set to ON, the tape automatically begins playback (if the safety tab on the cassette is removed). -
Page 25: Recording
Recording Tape Speeds SP (Standard Play) If you want to record something that you're watching, you can Gives the best quality recording, but use basic recording. For more detailed information, refer to the fewer programs can be recorded on "Recording" section starting on the next page. -
Page 27: Recording
Several Recording Options Now that we've covered many of the necessary steps to operate the VCR, it's time to explain different recording features available to suit specific needs including: Recording (explained VCR Basics section) Express Recording Timer Recording ¥ Copying and Editing Tapes I 4 _c°_'NG... -
Page 28: Recording Features
Recording Features There are three ways to record programs: Recording press RECORD (REC on remote) 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... -
Page 29: 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 Timer Recordings Time Channels Setup Preferences Language/Langue/Idioma Exit Press 1 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu. TIMER RECORDINGS Create Program... -
Page 30: Stopping A Timer Recording
The data includes the channel number (press INPUT to select the line input), start time, and end time (including AM or PM). The start date is automatically entered based on the VCR clock. The date and/or speed can be changed when flashing. Review the information to make sure it is correct, and then press MENU to save. -
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. Connect the VCRs using the diagram at the right. Turn on both VCRs and TV. Tune the TVto the VCR viewing channel (either 3, 4, or TV's video input). -
Page 33: Other Features
Features to Enhance VCR Operation Picture Search Options Commercial Scan Tracking Pro-Tect Plus Locking time Counter ¥ On-Screen Displays ¥ ¥... -
Page 34: Picture Search Options
Picture Search Options The most basic way to search during playback is using the FWD or REV button on the remote control. This section contains several other options available for searching a tape. Forward and Reverse Search You can search a tape during playback. Sound is turned off during picture search. -
Page 35: 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 recording. During playback you can locate the program you want to play by the number of index marks or by scanning. The VCR will search forward or reverse from the location you are on the tape. -
Page 36: Commercial Scan (Search Button)
Press FWD to search forward or REV to search in reverse. Press STOP to stop Go-To searching. GO-TO SEARCH Current tape counter 2:17:25 Commercial Scan (SEARCH Button) Press -:--:00 This is useful for skipping commercials or short program Press SEARCH exit, segments. -
Page 37: Time Counter
Time Counter The time counter shows the actual time it takes to record a 0:30:00 program or play back a segment of a recorded tape. It helps HOURS _J MINUTES locate the beginning or end of programs you taped. The time SECONDS counter resets to 0:00:00 whenever the tape is ejected from... -
Page 39: 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... -
Page 40: Connecting The Vcr
Connecting the 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 41: 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 are scrambled, and ...well, you get the picture. Three connections are described in this section and one of them... -
Page 42: Tv With Rfjack Only
TV with RFJack 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). To use this connection, you must have: (1) coaxial cable for cable or antenna connection;... -
Page 43: Tv With Audio/Video Jacks
TV with Audio/Video Jacks This connection assumes: You are connecting an antenna, cable, or cable box system. You r 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 44: Tv With An Jacks And A Cable Box To
TV with A/V Jacks and a Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels Only This cormection assumes: You are using a cable box only to unscramble premium channels. Your TV has audio/video input jacks. This connection provides: Moon sound playback from VCR. Recording a scrambled or unscrambled... -
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 a Troubleshooting 77ps section this Appendix, which might help to resolve some of those simple problems. Finally, this section contains your... -
Page 46: Front Panel
Front Panel Remote Sensor CHANNEL,TRACKING Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel the VCR's charmer 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 47: Display Panel
Display Panel "nine The current time appears. Only an AM indicator appears with the time. There is no indicator for PM. 313mer Indicator Lights during express or timer recording when VCR is turned off and set for timer recording. Flashes when clock is not set or when a timer recording is set and there is no cassette in the VCR. -
Page 48: 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. ANT. IN Jack Receives a signal from an antenna or cable system when attached. -
Page 49: 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 press the INPUT button on the remote. -
Page 50: 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. The batteries may need changing. - Page 51 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 52 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 Check to make sure the antenna connections...
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Page 53: Specifications
Specifications Format: Video: 2 head Record/Playback Audio: Mono record/playback system System: EIA standard: NTSC color Video Signal System: Antenna: 75-ohm external VHF/UHF combined antenna terminal Tuner: USA: t81 channels capability* (125 cable channels) Canada: 178 channels capability* (122 cable channels) AutoProgramming frequency synthesis... -
Page 54: 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 to repair your VCR. -
Page 55: Index
Connections Audiofideo (AN) cables Adding/removing channels TV with AN jacks AudioNideo (AN)jacks 9, 20, 38, 41, 46, 47 TVwith RF jack only Audio/video cables 37, 39, 42 VCRs 29 Auto Channel Search unscrambling pay channels Auto channel search Copying and editing tapes Auto clock feature... - Page 56 POWER button POWER button 22, 44 Jacks Power surges AUDIONIDEO PREFERENCES menu 15, 16, 17 audio/video Preferred tape speed AudioNideo (AN) Pro-Tect Plus locking IN (FROM ANT) Problem solving OUT (TO TV) 46 PROGRAMS OVERLAP message Jacks, types of QuickSet Guide 5, 8 Language...
- Page 57 Time counter TIME menu 13, 14 SAFE display Time zone Safety 22, 23 TIMER indicator 27, 45 Search Timer recording commercial scan 34 stopping forward and reverse Tips, troubleshooting frame advance Tracking index TRACKING button slow-motion TRACKING buttons 21, 22 SEARCH button 21, 33 Troubleshooting...
- 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.