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GE VGM300 User Manual

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  • Page 1 VGM300 VCR User’s Guide We bring good things to life.

  • Page 2: Cautions

    Follow the drawing below for leaving space around your VCR to insure proper ventilation. ¥ If your VCR or a cassette has been stored in a very cold atmosphere for a certain amount of time, for example during transportation in the winter, wait approximately two hours before using your VCR.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes_ 6 Setting Up the VCR Startup Check Accessories With VCR ________ 7 Attach Power Cord to Back of VCR ___ 7 Insert Batteries in Remote ___________ 7 Turn on the TV _____________________7 Turn on the VCR ___________________ 8 Select the VCRÕs Output Channel ____ 8...

  • Page 4: Hooking Up The Vcr

    The Basic hookup shows the backs of TVs that have only an antenna/cable connection. It is the easier of the two and additional accessories may not be needed. The Advanced hookup shows the VCR hooked up to a monitor/receiver (TV with audio and video jacks). This type of connection may improve the picture quality as well as convenience of operation.

  • Page 5: Antenna Or Cable System Without A Cable Box

    2. Plug in power cords of VCR and TV. Continue to page 7. Tune the TV to channel 3 to view the VCR. B. Advanced hookup. Use this hookup for slightly improved picture quality and more convenient operation Ñ...

  • Page 6: Cable System With Cable Box To Unscramble All Channels

    2. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable box. Continue to page 7. Tune the TV to channel 3 to view the VCR. B. Advanced hookup. Use this hookup for slightly improved picture quality and more convenient operation Ñ...

  • Page 7: Cable System With Cable Box To Unscramble Only Pay Channels

    2. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable box. Continue to page 7. Tune the TV to channel 3 to view the VCR. B. Advanced hookup. Use this hookup for slightly improved picture quality and more convenient operation Ñ...

  • Page 8: Connecting Two Vcrs For Copying Tapes

    1. Select a hookup from pages 2 through 5 and then modify with this connection. 2. Set the VCR output channel to either channel 3 or 4. See page 8 for details. You will tune the recording VCR to this channel to receive the signal from the playback VCR.

  • Page 9: Setting Up The Vcr

    SLOW TRACKING Remote (Stock No. 221406) 2. Attach power cord to back of VCR. 3. Insert batteries in remote. 4. Turn on the TV. A. Turn on the TV. B. If you used one of the basic hookups, tune the TV to channel 3.

  • Page 10: Turn On The Vcr

    C. Press 4 to display the PREFERENCES menu. D. Press 3 to select either 3 or 4 as the output channel for your VCR. This is the channel to which you tune your TV to see the picture from the VCR.

  • Page 11: Place Channels In The Vcrõs Memory

    9. Place channels in the VCR’s memory. Channels 2 through 13 including line inputs (L1 and L2) are in the VCRÕs memory when you first turn it on. The VCR stops on these channels when you press CHAN up or down on the remote or CHANNEL up or down on the VCR.

  • Page 12: Use Tv•Vcr Button

    VCR. 12. Set the time and date. When you first turn on the VCR, Ð Ð : Ð Ð appears in the clock area of the VCRÕs display panel. A. Press MENU•PROG on remote to see VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen.

  • Page 13: Using The Remote Control

    Using the Remote Control Controlling a VCR The VCRÕs remote controls two compatible GE, RCA, or ProScan VCRs with the VCR1 and VCR2•LD buttons. Most compatible VCRs automatically respond to VCR1 without being programmed. If you own two compatible VCRs, test them to see if VCR1 turns on both VCRs. If it does, then you may want to program this VCR to respond to the VCR2•LD button on the remote.

  • Page 14: Component, Vcr, And Tv Buttons

    GE, when the remote is programmed to control that TV. (See page 14.) VCR Function Buttons Press VCR1 (VCR2•LD) to set remote to control the VCR to use the function buttons. CHAN Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCRÕs channel...

  • Page 15: Tv Function Buttons

    VCR Function Buttons (continued) PLAY Plays a tape. POWER Turns off VCR when remote is set to control the VCR. PREV CH (Previous Channel) Switches between two channels. Select one channel and then use the number buttons to select the other channel.

  • Page 16: Controlling A Tv

    Controlling a TV The VCRÔs remote is preprogrammed to control the basic functions of a compatible GE, RCA, or ProScan TV. The remote can also be set up to control other manufacturerÔs brands. To program the remote, enter remote code numbers that correspond to your brand.

  • Page 17: Playing A Tape

    The VCR will automatically rewind 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. 7. Press EJECT on the VCR to eject the tape once it is completely rewound. VCR MAIN MENU...

  • Page 18: Using The Playback Features

    Playing a Tape Using the Playback Features Auto Head Cleaner The VCR has an automatic head cleaner that minimizes the need for professional head cleaning. Pause for Stop Action This feature stops the tape in action and allows you to examine the details of the scene.

  • Page 19: Slow Motion

    2. Press REW or PLAY to return to playback. Digital Auto Tracking The VCR has digital auto tracking which adjusts the picture when playing back a tape recorded on another VCR. Automatic tracking is turned on whenever a tape is inserted or the VCRÕs power is turned on.

  • Page 20: Display Button

    TV screen. 3. Press CLEAR on the remote to reset the time counter to 0:00:00. 4. Press FF on the remote or FWD on the VCR to fast forward the tape until the time counter reads 0:30:00. Press STOP.

  • Page 21: Index Search

    Index Search The VCR has a ÒVHS Index Search SystemÓ that automatically records an index mark on the tape every time you stop and then start a new recording. During playback you can locate the program you want to play by the number of index marks.

  • Page 22: Recording A Program

    Press SPEED on the remote to select a recording speed (SP, LP, or SLP). The speed you select appears on the TV screen and in the VCRÕs display panel. The VCR automatically selects the playback speed (SP, LP, or SLP).

  • Page 23: Basic Recording Ð Operating Instructions

    Basic Recording – Operating Instructions To Make a Recording Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel, either 3, 4, or TVÕs video input channel. 1. Insert a tape with safety tab in place. The cassette-in indicator 2.

  • Page 24: Recording While You're Away Timer Recording

    Recording a Program Recording While You’re Away (Timer Recording) The timer program feature lets you program the VCR to record up to eight different programs within a one year period. Before setting the timer, make sure that: ¥ The clock is set correctly.

  • Page 25: Select Cable Box Or Satellite Receiver Channel

    If you receive all channels from a cable box (or satellite receiver) and complete Cable Box Setup, the VCR will automatically enter the output channel of your cable box (or satellite receiver) as the channel to be recorded in the TIMER RECORDINGS menu.

  • Page 26: One Touch Recording

    Recording a Program One Touch Recording One touch recording lets you record up to four hours without using the timer program feature. The VCR will turn off automatically at the end of the recording. Operating Instructions 1. Turn on the VCR.

  • Page 27: Using Two Vcrs For Copying And Editing Tapes

    Using Dual Remote with AutoEdit Use this VCR as the playback VCR and set it to respond to VCR2•LD on the remote as described on page 11. Use your other compatible VCR as the recording VCR, which should respond to VCR1.

  • Page 28: References

    Line input refers to the signal coming from the component connected to the audio/video input jacks on the back (L1) of the VCR or front (L2) of the VCR. PAUSE Pauses action for viewing during playback. Pauses recording to prevent recording of unwanted scenes.

  • Page 29: Back Panel

    Passes signal to TV using the coaxial cable supplied. Display Panel This VCR has a feature that allows you to change the brightness level of the fluorescent display panel. 1. Press MENU•PROG on the remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen.

  • Page 30: Display Panel

    The channel number or line indicator (L1 or L2) is displayed. Select L1 to record from the jacks on the back of the VCR or L2 to record from the jacks on the front of the VCR. Status Indicators Show what the VCR is doing.

  • Page 31: Specifications

    Cleaning the VCR Use a soft, dry, and clean cloth or dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner to dust your VCR. Remove dust from the ventilation holes on the top, back, sides, and bottom of the cabinet. Plastic surfaces are easily scratched and can be marred by alcohol and various solvents.

  • Page 32: Trouble Checks

    References Trouble Checks Sometimes problems can be easily solved by checking a few basic things. Check below before you call for help or take your VCR to an Authorized GE VCR Service Center. Trouble o power Clock shows incorrect time or date...
  • Page 33 ¥ Cable box not turned on at time recording was to begin. ¥ 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.

  • Page 34: Index

    TV ....... . .14 VCR .......11 Copying and Editing Tapes .
  • Page 35 Turn On TV .......7 Turn on VCR ......8 TV Button .
  • Page 36 This will only add delays in service for your product. 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46290-1024 USA ©1995 Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc. Trademark(s)¨ Registered Marca(s) Registrada(s) Printed in Singapore Part Number 95-VGM300-1...

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