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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 Plus+ Timer Recordings Time Channels Preferences Language Exit Press 5 to display the PREFERENCES menu. PREFERENCES Remote Control: VCR1 2 Auto Play: 3 Auto TV/VCR: 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 VCR for the first SETTING UP THE VCR time • Select a Language • Set up VCR Channel List (Auto Channel... -
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: 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. Auto Channel Search Choices one and two are self-explanatory. If you choose Use the Auto Channel Search feature Detect Automatically, the VCR automatically detects which to place all available channels in signal system you have attached... -
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 1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time... -
Page 14: Vcr Plus+ Channels
Enter the data using the number buttons. Press 0 before single-digit numbers and follow the on-screen directions. Two-DigitVCR Plus+ Channel Numbers for CableTV TIME DATE (USA List) Time 12:34 American Movie Classics Arts &-Entertainment Date 11/18/97 Tuesday Black Entertainment Bravo Press CLEAR correct... - Page 15 VCR Plus+ Worksheet Broadcast VCR Plus+ Channel Channel Number Cable-TV Station Number* You Receive Two-Digit VCR Plus+ Channel Name Station Numbers for Cable (Canadian List) ESPN Allarcom PayTelevisionl Superchannel Arts & Entertainment Cable News Network-Headline News Cable News Network Canadian Home Shopping Network...
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Page 16: Additional Set-Up Features In The Preferences Menu
Enter the data following the on-screen directions using your worksheet. VCR+ Channel Channel -> -> -> CH+/- select Press change Press MENU save Screen is for an example only. Additional Set-up Features in the Preferences Menu The features in this section are all accessed through PREFERENCES menu. -
Page 17: 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 18: Auto Tv/Vcr
Auto TV/VCR This feature controls whether the TV/VCR switch changes automatically to the VCR mode. Press 3 to switch between ON and OFF. Select ON if you want the VCR to switch to the VCR mode when the VCR is turned on or a cassette is inserted. This only applies if you connect the ANT. -
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 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 21: 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 22: 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 23: 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 24: Recording Features
Recording Features There are four 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 25: 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 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels Preferences Language O Exit Press 2 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu. TIMER RECORDINGS 1 Create... -
Page 26: Timer Recording With Vcr Plus
Enter the data for the program with the number buttons. The data includes the channel number (press INPUT to select the line input), start time including AM or PM, and end time. The start date is automatically entered based on the VCR clock. The date and/or speed can be changed when flashing. - Page 27 Press 1 to display the VCR PLUS+ menu. PLUS+ Enter PlusCode Number (from listing) Press MENU cancel Enter the VCR PlusCode shown in your local television programming guide. PLUS+ Enter PlusCode Number (from listing) 12876 Press CLEAR correct Press MENU when done Press MENU...
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Page 28: Stopping Atimer Recording
Change the speed with the SPEED button on the remote or the program end time with the CLEAR button on the remote (if necessary). Changing the end time comes in handy when you are recording a program, such as a sporting event, that may exceed the scheduled broadcast... -
Page 29: Using Two Vcrs For Copying And Editing Tapes
Press 2 to display the Review Existing Progs. screen. Program (One time) Channel Cable Start Time 12:OO Time O1:30 Start Date 10/24/97 Tape Speed Press CLEAR erase Press MENU next prog Press CLEAR to erase or MENU to see the next program. Using Two VCRs for Copying Editing Tapes... -
Page 31: Other Features
Features to Enhance VCR Operation • Picture Search Options • Pro-Tect Plus Locking • Tracking • Time Counter • On-Screen Displays OTHER FEATURES... -
Page 32: 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 33: 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 34: 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 35: 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 36: 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 37: 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 38: 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 39: 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 40: 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 41: 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 42: 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 43: 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 44: 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 45: 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 46: 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 47: 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 48 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 49 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 50: Specifications
Specifications Format: Video: 4-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 51: 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 52: Index
3 CH. 4 switch 5, 44 EnergySaver Express Recording Accessing menus 5 Express recording Add or remove channels F.ADV button ANT. INjack AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks First setup Frame advance Audio/video jacks AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jacks Front panel Auto Channel Search 9, 10 FWD button 18, 42 Auto play feature... - Page 53 REC button 18 Tape eject 20 RECORD button 42 Tape Speeds 20 RECORD indicator 43 Time and date setting Recording 20, 22 Time counter Recording, copyingtapes 27 TIMER indicator Recording, editingtapes 27 Timer recording 22, 23 Recording, express 22 Timer recording, stopping Recording F eatures22 Timer recording...
- Page 54 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.