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- Page 2 WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK To reduce the risk of fire or serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing DO NOT OPEN shock hazard, do not expose to qualified service personnel.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
First Things First ..........Setting ..........Using the Menu to Set Up Features ........Language ................VCR Channels List ............. To Auto Channel Search ..........Change the SignalType ........To Add or Remove Channels ........Time and Date ..............Set Daylight-Saving Time ......... - Page 4 Program Remote .......... Programming the Remote to Control a TV ......32 Operate the TV ............... TV Codes ................Other Features ........... Picture Search Options ............Forward and Reverse Search ......... Slow Motion ..............Commercial Scan (SEARCH button) ......Frame Advance ..............
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Page 5: First Things First
Hi, my name is Liz... FIRST THINGS FIRST and I wrote this User's Guide. it's myjob to see that you 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 The first three sections... -
Page 6: Setting Up The Vcr
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 1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings Time Channels Preferences 6 Audio Language Exit Press 5 to display the PREFERENCES menu. PREFERENCES Remote Control: VCR1 Auto Play: Auto TV/VCR: EnergySaver: 2:00 O Exit Press 2 to switch Auto Play to ON or OFE PREFERENCES...
- Page 9 On-Screen Guide and Additional 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 SETTING UP THE VCR time. Select a Language Set up VCR Channel List (Auto Channel...
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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 your VCR may come with a list, it's possible that you may want to add or eliminate some channels depending whether... -
Page 12: To Change The Signaltype
Auto Channel Search Select one of the three AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH options. Choices one and two are self-explanatory. If you choose Detect Automatically, the VCR automatically detects which to place all available channels in signal system you have attached to your VCR. memory. -
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 Plus+ Timer Recordings Time Channels Preferences... -
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 List) (USA 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 or VCR Plus+ Channel Channel Number Cable-TV Station Number** You Receive the Two-Digit VCR Plus+ Channel Name Station On* Numbers for Cable TV (Canadian List) ESPN Allarcom Pay Television/ Superchannel Arts & Entertainment Cable News Network-Headline News Cable News 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+ ChanneI ChanneI > > > 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
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 OFE 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 IN and RF OUT iacks of your VCR and TV and watch your VCR on channel 3 or 4 of... -
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 dogust that. However, there are other features that enhance enjoyment of yourVCR,... -
Page 20: Remote Buttons
GO BACK to control theTV. CLEAR MENU SPEED VCR Turns on a compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE VCR and sets the remote to control the VCR. VCR Function Buttons CHAN .V or .& Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR's channel memory. - Page 21 INFO Shows the status displays on the TV screen. INPUT Selects between the line input and theVCR's tuner. Line input refers to the signal coming from the component connected to the VIDEO IN or AUDIO IN jacks on the front of the VCR or the AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks on the back of the VCR.
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Page 22: Tv Function Buttons
STOP Stops the current VCR function such as record, playback, rewind, or fast forward. TRACKING.v or .A 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, TVoVCR Switches the picture signal so that it either comes... -
Page 23: Playing A Tape
Playing a Tape Tune theTV to your VCR viewing channel (3, 4, orTV's video 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 24: Tape Eject
Tape Eject Press STOP.EJECT on theVCR when it is stopped to eject the tape. A tape can be ejected even when the VCR is off. 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. -
Page 25: Recording Features
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 Timer Recording Timer Recording with VCR Plus+... -
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 are watching, and then set the VCR to automatically stop recording after a designated... -
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 Plus+ Timer Recordings Time Channels Preferences Audio Language O Exit Press 2 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu. TIMER RECORDINGS 1 Create... -
Page 28: Timer Recording With Vcr Plus
Review the information to make sure it is correct, and then press MENU to save. Program (One Time) Program 1 has been saved Channel Cable Remember insert StarL Time 08:00 recordable tape Time 09:30 turn before Start DaLe 11/28/97 TUES program start time. - Page 29 3. EntertheVCRPlusCode shown in your local television programming guide. PLUS+ Enter PlusCode Number (from listing) 12876 Press CLEAR correct Press MENU when done Press MENU to enter the VCR PlusCode number. often should this program record? time Dally (every day) Weekdays Weekly (once...
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Page 30: Stopping Atimer Recording
Stopping a Timer Recording To stop or cancel a timer recording in progress (even an express recording): Press and hold the STOP button for a few seconds. Reviewing Clearing Programs To review programs that you have already set up: Press 2 when the VCR MAIN MENU is displayed to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu. -
Page 31: Recording Audio Only
If your VCR viewing channel is 3 or 4, make sure the VCR indicator appears in the VCR's display panel. If not, press TV,VCR to turn it on. Use the SPEED button on the remote to select a recording speed. The tape speed indicator appears on the TV screen. -
Page 32: Using Two Vcrs For Copying And Editing Tapes
Using Two VCRs for Copying Editing Tapes Use one VCR as the playback VCRand the other as the recording VCR. Connect the VCRs using the diagram below. Turn on both VCRs andTV. Tune theTV to the VCR viewing channel (either 3, 4, orTV's video input), If you are using coaxial cables for the connection, tune... -
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 ProScanTV. Other manufacturer's brands need to be programmed. PROGRAM THE REMOTE... -
Page 34: Programming The Remote To Control A Tv
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: Tv Codes
Quasar ........11 Electrohome ....06,12 Emerson ........06 Radio Shack ....01,05,13 Envision ......05,06 RCA ....... 01,06,12 Realistic ........05 Fisher ........05,08 GE ......00,01,06,11 Sampo ........06 Goldstar ......06,12 Samsung ...... 06,09,12 Hallmark ........06 Sanyo ........05,08 Hitachi ....... 06,14 Sears ......01,05,06,07,... -
Page 37: Other Features
Features to Enhance VCR Operation Picture Search Options Pro-Tect Plus Locking Tracking Time Counter On-Screen Displays Audio Reception Audio Playback OTHER FEATURES... -
Page 38: Picture Search Options
Picture Search Options The most basic way to search during playback is using the FORWARD or REVERSE 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 39: 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 to "freeze" the action. Press EADV each time you want to view a frame of the scene. -
Page 40: 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 STOR GO-TO SEARCH Press SEARCH on the remote until the GO-TO SEARCH Current tape counter... -
Page 41: 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 42: On-Screen Displays
On-screen Displays SLop 0;30:00 The INFO button shows the status of theVCR (STOP, PLAY, RECORD, etc.), channel number, time counter, date, time, and tape speed on the TV screen. The date and time must be set 11/18/97 01:30PM before they can be displayed. On-screen display Press INFO to see the on-screen... -
Page 43: 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 display the VCR MAIN MENU. MAIN MENU Plus+ Timer Recordings... -
Page 44: Reception
Reception Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or a second audio program (SAP) which offers a second language. The Reception feature lets you select the type of audio you want to record. Press 1 to switch between Reception: STEREO, MONO, and SAP. -
Page 45: Connections
Things to Know Before Connecting Components Protect Your Components from Power Surges Connect all components before plugging any 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 46: 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 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 47: 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 or...well,... -
Page 48: 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), To use this connection, you must have:... -
Page 49: 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/videojac This connection provides: Stereo 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 50: 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: Stereo sound playback from VCR, Recording a scrambled or unscrambled channel through the cable box while watching... -
Page 51: 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 52: Front Panel
Front Panel Remote Sensor CHANNEL,TRACKING Up or Down Selects next higher 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 53: Indicator Panel
Indicator Panel pOWER RECORD HI - FI TIMER @ ® @ @ @ HI.FI indicator Lights during playback whenTape Playback: FI/LINEAR/MIX feature is set to HI-FI or MIX. POWER indicator Lights when the VCR is turned RECORD indicator Lights when the VCR is recording. -
Page 54: Back Panel
Back Panel __VIDEO L oo,o 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 (R and L) and VIDEO IN Jacks Receives signals from another... -
Page 55: Troubleshooting Tips
RCA, ProScan or GE TV PressTV to set remote to control theTV. Make sure the remote is programmed to control an RCA, ProScan or GE TV. Remote no longer controls a compatible PressTV to set remote to control theTV. - Page 56 Streaks in picture during normal playback Press one of the TRACKING buttons to move streaks up or down for the best picture. Check to make sure the tape is of good quality and not worn out. Time counter not working or time counter not working in search...
- Page 57 Time did not adjust for daylight-saving time Check to make sure daylight-saving feature is set correctly. 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.
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Page 58: Specifications
Specifications Format: Video: 4-head Record/Playback Audio: 2 Hi-Fi 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... -
Page 59: Limited Warranty
What will During 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, refurbished... - Page 60 Channels, add or remove Symbols Channels list, VCR 9 3CH. 4switch 5, 52 Choosing a VCR connection Cleaning the VCR 56 CLEAR button 18, 20 Accessing menus 5 Clearing programs Add or remove channels Commercial scan 36 ANT. IN jack 5, 52 Component buttons Audio...
- Page 61 HI-FI 42 PAUSE button 19, 21 HI-FI indicator Picture search options PLAY button PLAY-PAUSE button Important information Playing a Tape 21 Index search 37 playing back audio only Indicator Panel 51 Plugging in the VCR 5 INFO button 19, 20 POWER button INPUT button POWER indicator...
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Page 62: Index
Remote VCRI/VCR2 option Time and date setting Remove or add channels Time counter Time indicator REV button REVERSEbutton Timer recording 24, 25 Reviewing programs stopping with VCR Plus+ 24 Rewind, automatic RF OUT jack 5, 52 Tracking TRACKING buttons Troubleshooting tips 53 TV button Safety tab 22... - Page 64 If yourVCRneedsservice, p leasecontactyour dealeror the nearest Servicenter f rom the yellowpages.Please do not sendanyproducts to the Indianapolis addresslistedin this manualor on the carton. Thiswill onlyadddelaysin servicefor your product. THOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46290 o1998 Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.