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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 OF ELECTRIC SHOCK PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. shock hazard, do not DO NOT OPEN This symbol indicates "dangerous expose this product to...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
First Things First ..............Setting Up the VCR ..............Using the Menu to Set Up Features ........Language Selection ............Cable Box Setup .............. VCR Channels List ............Auto Channel Search ..........To Change the Signal Type ........Adding or Removing Channels ...... - Page 4 Program Remote ............. About Programming the Remote ........Programming the Remote to Control a TV ......Operating the TV ..............Other Features ................ Picture Search Options ............Forward and Reverse Search ........Slow Motion ..............Frame Advance .............. Index Search ..............
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Page 5: First Things First
Welcome to your new VCR... FIRST THINGS FIRST To help you get started using your VCR with as little reading as possible, we've put all the basic information needed in the first three sections. To help you along, there's even a QuickSet Guide the first time you turn on your... - Page 6 Step 1: 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's remote.
- Page 7 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. If you connect your VCR using the IN (FROM ANT.) and OUT (TO TV) jacks with RF coaxial cable, set the 3 CH 4 switch to channel 3 or channel 4--the channel you want to use on your...
- Page 8 • Make sure the VCR indicator is on in the VCR display if you connected your VCR using the IN (FROM ANT.) and OUT (TO TV) jacks. • Check your connections. If you choose to set up your VCR options individually, then go to the next section.
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Page 9: Setting Up The Vcr
Additional Set-up Features Below is a list of features that need to be set up before using your VCR for the first time. Many of these menus are covered during the initial up, but if you ever want to change a menu, refer SETTING... -
Page 10: Using The Menu To Set Up Features
Using the Menu to Set Up Features You can set up your VCR's features by using the remote control's buttons to enter your choices from on-screen instructions. Each 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 Setup This set up applies only when all channels are received through a cable box. In this case, the VCR will automatically enter the channel used to view cable box programming. Your VCR will use this channel for all future timer recordings. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. -
Page 12: Vcr Channels List
CABLE SETUP CABLE SETUP what channel does what channel does receive signals receive signals from cable box? from cable box? (usually Video) (usually video) Enter 01-13 INPUT Press CLEAR correct Press MENU cancel Press MENU continue Once you complete the setup, the VCR confirms that the VCR will now receive all signals on the designated channel. - Page 13 Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu. CHANNELS Auto Channel Search Add/Remove Channels Signal Type: CABLE Plus+ Channel List Cable Setup Exit Press 1 to display the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu. AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH What type signal using? Cable Antenna 3>Detect Automatically Cancel...
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Page 14: To Change The Signal Type
To Change the Signal Type Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu. Press 3 to change the Signal Type between CABLE and ANTENNA. Adding or Removing Channels You may want to add or remove channels after you Auto Channel Search, especially if some of the channels have weak... -
Page 15: Auto Clock Set Feature
Auto Clock Set Feature The Auto Clock Set feature is set to ON at the factory. In the ON setting, the VCR looks for a channel carrying XDS (Extended Data Services) information. XDS updates the clock using the Coordinated Universal Time. -
Page 16: Setting Daylight-Saving Time
Select your time zone. If you select Automatic for your time zone, the VCR sets the clock using the first Coordinated Universal Time information it finds. If the time is not correct, select another time zone or set the time and date through the menu system. - Page 17 Press 3 to display the TIME menu. TIME Time Date Auto Clock Set: Time Zone Daylight Savings Time Data found Exit Press 1 to display the SET TIME AND DATE menu. TIME DATE Time --:-- (hh:mm) Date --/--/-- Press MENU cancel Enter the data using the number buttons.
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Page 18: Vcr Plus+ System Channels
VCR Plus+ System Channels Two-Digit Plus+ System Channel Numbers Using the VCR Plus+ programming system makes programming Cable TV (Canadian List) timer recordings for cable or off-air antenna easier, but you American Movie Classics have to put in a little time right now to set up a channel list. -
Page 19: Vcr Plus+ System Worksheet
Plus+ System Worksheet Channel Number Broadcast or VCR Plus+ Two-Digit Plus+ System You Receive the Cable-TV Station Name Channel Number** Station On* Channel Numbers H BO Cable TV (Canadian List) ESPN Allarcom Television/ Superchannel Arts & Entertainment Cable News Network- Headline News Cable... -
Page 20: Remote Vcr1/Vcr2 Option
VCR1/VCR2 Option If you own a compatible GE, RCA, 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 21: Auto Play
The VCR will only respond to the compatible remote's VCR2, VCR2oLD, or VCR2oDVD button. If you change the remote setting to VCR2, the remote that came with your VCR will no longer control Use the compatible remote to change the remote setting back to VCR1. -
Page 22: Energysaver
EnergySaver PREFERENCES Remote Control: VCRI By default, this VCR automatically turns off after two hours of Auto Play: Auto TV/VCR: inactivity. Press 4 to change the time delay, or to disable the EnergySaver: 2:00 Front Panel: AUTO feature. Exit • OFF: The VCR will remain turned on until you shut it off. -
Page 23: 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 24: Remote Buttons
Buttons The remote control is capable of controlling your VCR and many 0N'0FF ©©© brands of televisions. If you have a GE, RCA or ROSCAN TV, you may be able to control it without having to program REVERSE PLAY FORWARD <11%... -
Page 25: Tv Function Buttons
TV's channel memory. The TV buttons may not control all CLEAR Removes menus or status displays from the screen. features of all models of GE, RCA, or PROSCAN TVs. GO BACK Switches between two channels. Select one channel and then select another using the number buttons. -
Page 26: 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. ON,OFF Turns a compatible TV off and on. -
Page 27: Tape Eject
Tape Eject Press STOP.EJECT on the VCR or press and hold STOP on remote for three seconds when the VCR is in stop mode 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... -
Page 29: Recording
Several Recording Options Now that you've gone through the necessary steps to operate your VCR, it's time to explain the different recording features available to suit your needs including: • Recording (explained VCR Basics section) • Express Recording • Timer Recording •... -
Page 30: Recording Features
Recording Features There are four ways to record programs: • Recording press RECORD 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 period of time. -
Page 31: 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 Setup Preferences Language Exit Press 2 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu. TIMER RECORDINGS Create... -
Page 32: 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 and end time (including or PM). The start date is automatically entered based on the VCR clock. -
Page 33: Using The Vcr Plus+ Programming System
Using the VCR Plus+ Programming System Press MENU to bring up the VCR MAIN MENU. MAIN MENU Plus+ Timer Recordings Time Channels Setup Preferences Language Exit Press 1 to display the VCR PLUS+ menu. PLUS+ Enter PlusCode Number (from listing) Press MENU cancel... -
Page 34: Stopping A Timer Recording
Indicate how often you want the program to be recorded. Program (One time) Channel Cable Start Time 08:00 Time 09:30 Start Date 11/18/99 Tape Speed Press CLEAR adjust Press MENU save Change the speed with the SPEED button on the remote or the program end time with the CLEAR button on the remote (if necessary). - Page 35 TIMER RECORDINGS Create Program Review Existing Progs. Plus+ Code Exit Press 2 to display the Review Existing Progs. screen. Program (One time) Channel Cable Start Time 12:00 Time 01:30 Start Date 11/18/99 Tape Speed Press CLEAR erase Press MENU next prog Press CLEAR to erase or MENU to see the next program.
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Page 36: Using Two Vcrs For Copying And Editing Tapes
Using Two VCRs for Copying Editing Tapes Use one VCR as the playback VCR and the other as the recording VCR. 1. Connect the VCRs using the diagram below. 2. Turn on both VCRs and TV. 3. Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel (either 3, 4, or TV's video input). -
Page 37: Program The Remote
Control your Television 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. PROGRAM REMOTE... -
Page 38: About Programming The Remote
TVs. It is already programmed to operate most GE, RCA, and PROSCAN televisions. Programming the Remote to Control a TV If the TV does not turn on when you press the TV button, remote needs to be programmed. - Page 39 Emerson ......Radio Shack .... 01,05,13 Envision ....... 05,06 RCA ......01,06,12 Realistic ......Fisher ......05,08 GE ...... 00,01,06,11 Sampo ....... Goldstar ....... 06,12 Samsung ....06,09,12 Hallmark ......06 Sanyo ......05,08 Hitachi ......06,14 Sears ....01,05,06,07,...
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Page 41: Other Features
Features to Enhance VCR Operation • Picture Search Options • Commercial Scan ¥ • Tracking • Pro-Tect Plus Locking • Time Counter • On-Screen Displays OTHER FEATURES... -
Page 42: Picture Search Options
Picture Search Options The most basic way to search during playback is using the FORWARD or REVERSE 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. -
Page 43: Index Search
• Pressing F.ADV repeatedly views single frames of the action • Pressing PAUSE or PLAY returns normal playback 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. -
Page 44: Zero Search
Zero Search The zero search feature enables the VCR to quickly return to a ZERO SEARCH counter reading of 0:00:00 anywhere on the tape. This is especially convenient when you want to repeat a segment of the Current tape counter 2:17:25 tape several times. -
Page 45: Pro-Tect Plus Tm Locking Feature
eject the tape and re-insert it. Tracking has no effect during recording - only playback. Pro-Tect Plus Locking Feature To disable the usage of the VCR, or to protect your timer recordings, you can lock the VCR so that the buttons on the VCR Locking Your VCR: or remote won't work. -
Page 46: On-Screen Displays
On-Screen Displays HOURS MINUTES _"0:30:00 Stop SECONDS 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. -
Page 47: 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 48: 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 p_vide good picture and mono sound quality, and must be used if audio/video connections are not available for your TV. -
Page 49: Choosing A Vcr Connection
Choosing a VCR Connection There are several different ways to connect your VCR, depending whether or not you have cable service, and if you have a cable box, and whether some of the channels are scrambled, and maybe you have a satellite receiver along with cable (but no cable box), or a satellite receiver and no cable oLwell,... -
Page 50: Tvwith 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: • Moon sound playback from VCR. • Record one channel while watching another (except when using a cable box for all channels). -
Page 51: 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: • Moon sound playback from VCR. • Record one channel while watching another (except when using a cable box for all channels). -
Page 52: 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: • Moon sound playback from VCR. •... -
Page 53: 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 this Appendix, which might help to resolve some those simple problems. Finally, this section contains your warranty... -
Page 54: 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 55: Display Panel
Display Panel T/hER /;ER Time, Channel Numbduine Input Indicator (L)_pTs Speed Indicator Status Indicator Channel Number or Line Input Indicator The channel number appears when the VCR is tuned to a channel. The line indicator (L) appears when the VCR's line input is selected. Status Indicators Show what the VCR is doing. -
Page 56: Back Panel
Back Panel CH 3,1_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, when it is connected to these jacks. -
Page 57: 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 58: 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 59 Time counter not working or time counter not working in search modes The time counter does not advance during unrecorded portions tape. When an unrecorded segment of tape is encountered, time counter will hold its count until recorded material is detected again.
- Page 60 Will not record • Check to make sure the safety tab is intact. • Check to make sure the VCR is not in the line mode. Press INPUT on the remote. Internal clock shows incorrect time or date • Power interruption. Make sure cable box or VCR is tuned to channel carrying the XDS information.
- Page 61 TIMER indicator flashes • Clock is not set. • Check to make sure there is a cassette in the VCR when a timer recording is set. Time counter disappears during searching • This is normal. On-screen menus appear in English, French, or Spanish •...
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Page 62: Specifications
Specifications Format: Video: 4-head Record/Playback System: Audio: Mono 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) Type: AutoProgramming frequency synthesis... -
Page 63: 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 repair your VCR. -
Page 64: Index
3CH4switch 5, 48, 54 detecting automatically VCR list 10 CHANNELS menu 9, 11, 12, 16, 30 Choosing a VCR connection Accessories Cleaning the VCR 60 included CLEAR button 22, 23, 32, 33, 41, 42, 43 ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS screen 12 Clearing programs Adding/removing channels Commercial... - Page 65 FORWARD button 24, 40, 43 Frame advance40 Number buttons 6, 15, 23, 24 Frontpanel 52 Frontpanelbrightness20 FWDbutton 24, 52 ONeOFF button 22, 24, 36 On-screen displays 44 OUT (TO TV)jack 4, 5, 6, 19, 46, 47, 54 GO BACK button 22, 23 Overheating IN (FROM ANT.)jack...
- Page 66 SETTIME AND DATE menu copying and editing tapes 34 SETTIME ZONE menu express (XPR) 28 options Set up timer cable box 9 channels list 10 types of 28 VCR Plus+ 30 language time and date XPR (Express) 28 time and date manual Remote buttons using menus 8...
- Page 67 VCR MAIN MENU 6, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 16, 18, 29, 30, 31, 32 Table of contents VCR PLUS+ Tape eject 25 menu Tape, playing VCR Plus+ 16 Tape speed 25 channel list 16 Tape speed indicator Channel List screen 16, 30 Time and date recording Time counter...
- Page 68 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.