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GE VGS320 User Manual

GE VGS320 User Manual

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  • Page 2 To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user RISK OF ELECTRIC To reduce the risk of fire or serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing DO NOT OPEN shock hazard, do not expose IWARNING qualified service personnel.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    First Things First ..........Setting up the VCR ..........Using the On-Screen Guide ............ Using the Menu to Set Up Features ........Language ................VCR Channels List ............. To Auto Channel Search ..........To Change the Signal Type ........To Add or Remove Channels ........
  • Page 4 Other Features ........... Picture Search Options ............Forward Reverse Search .......... Slow Motion ..............Commercial Scan (SEARCH Button) ......Frame Advance ..............Index Search ..............Zero Search ..............Time Counter ................. On-Screen Displays ............... Tracking .................. Connections ............Things to Know Before Connecting Components...

  • Page 5: First Things First

    FIRST THINGS FIRST Hi, My Name is Roger... and I wrote this User's Guide. It's my job to see that you have a rewarding user manual experience. Also, I think you'll be pleased with the features that can be accessed through the on-screen menus.
  • Page 6 Step l: Unpack the Box The following items come packed in the box: • • Remote control • RF coaxial dable 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 or adapter. Be sure to insert the plug completely. If you are using an adapter, make sure that both the plug is inserted completely in the adapter and the adapter is inserted completely in the outlet.
  • Page 8 Press 5 to display the PREFERENCES menu. PREFERENCES Remote Control: VCRI Auto Play: Auto TV/UCR: Exit Press 2 to switch Auto Play to ON or OFF. PREFERENCES Remote Control: VCR2 Auto Play: Auto TV/VCR: Exit See Set-UpFeaturesfor detailed information about the Auto Play feature.

  • Page 9: Setting Up The Vcr

    • .• :." .,." • Set-up features Below is a list of set-up features that you may want to ¥ set up before you begin using your VCR for the first time: SETTING UP THE VCR • Select a Language •...

  • Page 10: Using The On-Screen Guide

    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 1VCR...

  • Page 11: Vcr Channels List

    To Auto Channel Search Auto channel search memorizes the channels available through your signal type--cable or antenna. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. MAIN MENU 1 VCR PLus+ Timer Recordings Time Channels 5 Preferences Language Exit Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu. CHANNELS Auto Channel...

  • Page 12: To Change The Signal Type

    AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH scanning channel Press cancel The VCR begins scanning for the available channels--this takes about one to two minutes. The lowest channel is tuned once the search is complete. Pressing CHANNEºL up or down now selects the active channels. To Change the Signal Type Press MENU to display theVCR MAIN MENU.

  • Page 13: Time And Date

    Set Dayfight-Saving Time Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. MAIN MENU Plus+ Timer Recordings Time Channels Preferences Language Exit Press 3 to display the TIME menu. TIME time date Auto DST: Exit Press 2 to turn Auto DST: ON or OFF. Select ON if daylight-saving time is observed and you want the...

  • Page 14: Vcr Plus+ Channels

    Press 1 to display the SET TIME AND DATE screen. TIME DATE Time --:-- (hh:mm) Date --/--/-- Press MENU canceL 4. Enter the data using the number buttons. Press 0 before single-digit numbers and follow the on-screen directions. TIME DATE Time 12:34 Date...
  • Page 15 VCR Plus+ Worksheet Broadcast VCR Plus+ Channel Channel Number Two-DigitVCR Plus+ Channel Cable-TV Station Number** You Receive Station Numbers for CableTV Name (USA List) American Movie Classics ESPN Arts &-Entertainment Black Entertainment Bravo Cable News Network Cinema)( Cinema)( 2 The Discovery Channel The Disney Channel Entertainment Television...

  • Page 16: Additional Set-Up Features In The Preferences Menu

    Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu. CHANNELS Auto Channel Search Add/Remove Channels Signal Type: CABLE Plus+ Channel List Exit Press 4 to display the VCR Plus+ Channel List screen. VCR+ Channel Channel -> -> -> CH+/- select Press change Press MENU save...

  • Page 17: Remote Vcr1/Vcr2 Option

    VCR1/VCR2 Option If you own a compatible RCA, GE, or ProScan remote that has a VCR2, VCR2oLD, or DVDoVCR2 button, this feature allows you to set this VCR to respond to that button. Press 1 to select the Remote Control item. Then press the VCR2, VCR2°LD, or DVD°VCR2 button to change.

  • Page 18: Auto Play

    PREFERENCES PREFERENCES Remote Control: VCR1 (PRESS VCR2 CHANGE) Auto Play: 2 Auto Pray: Auto TV/VCR: Auto TV/VCR: 0 Exit Exit The VCR will only respond to the compatible remote's VCR2, VCR2oLD, or DVD°VCR2 button. If you change the remote setting to VCR2, the remote that came with your VCR will no longer control Use the compatible...

  • Page 19: Vcr Basics

    Learn the Basics to Get 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 a program should do just that. However, there are other features that enhance enjoyment...

  • Page 20: 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 the remote. PLAY FORWARD...

  • Page 21: Tv Function Buttons

    Press GO BACK to switch between the two channels. The TV buttons may not control all INFO Shows the TV's status displays on the -IV screen. features of all models of RCA, I TV Buttons MUTE Reduces volume to minimum level. ProScan, and GE TVs.

  • Page 22: 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. OFF Turns the TV off. VOL Up and Down Raises and lowers sound of'IV.

  • Page 23: Recording

    Recording If you want to record something that you're watching, you can use basic recording. Set the tape speed by pressing SPEED on the remote (see margin note for information about tape speed settings). Press RECORD to begin recording. Press STOP,EJECT on the VCR (STOP on the remote) to stop recording.

  • Page 25: Recording

    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 ¥...

  • 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. RAIN MENU 1VCR Plus+ Timer Recordings Time Channels Preferences Language Exit Press 2 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu. TIMER RECORDINGS 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 been saved Channel Cable Remember insert Start Time 08:00 recordable tape turn before Time 09:30 Start Date 10124/97 program start time. Tape Speed I=SP...
  • Page 29 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 to enter the VCR PlusCode number. often should this program record? 1 One time Daily (every...

  • Page 30: Stopping A Timer Recording

    Stopping a Timer Recording To stop or cancel a timer recording in progress (even an express recording): • Press and hold the STOP button on the remote (STOP.EJECT button on the VCR). Reviewing and Clearing Programs To review programs that you have already set up: Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

  • Page 31: Using Two Vcrs For 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. Turn on the TV and VCRs. Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel (either 3, 4, or TV's video input).

  • Page 33: Programming The Remote

    Control Your Television... it is The remote may also operate your TV. Initially, programmed to control GE, RCA, and ProScan models. Other manufacturers' brands need to be programmed. PROGRAMMING REMOTE...

  • Page 34: To Control A "L-V

    The remote can be programmed to control other brands of remote controllable TVs. It is already programmed to operate most RCA, ProScan, and GE 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 ........I I Electrohome ....06,12 Emerson ........06 Radio Shack ....01,05,13 RCA ....... 01,06,12 Envision ......05,06 Realistic ........05 Fisher ........05,08 GE ......00,01,06, Sampo ........06 Goldstar ......06,12 Samsung ...... 06,09,12 Hallmark ........06 Sanyo ........05,08 Sears ......01,05,06,07, Hitachi .......

  • Page 37: Other Features

    Features to Enhance VCR Operation • Picture Search Options • ]]me Counter • On-Screen Displays • Tracking OTHER FEATURES...

  • Page 38: Picture Search Options

    Picture Search Options The most basic way to search during playback is using the forward and reverse functions. This section contains several other options available for searching a tape. Forward and Reverse Search You can view a tape during play or play-pause. 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 best for tapes recorded at the SP or SLP speed. Press PAUSE (PLAY.PAUSE) to "freeze" the action during playback. Press F.ADV on the remote each time you want to view the next frame of the scene.

  • Page 40: Zero Search

    Zero Search The Zero Search feature enables the VCR to quickly return to a counter reading of 0:00:00 anywhere on the tape. This is ZERO SEARCH especially convenient when you want to repeat a segment of the Current tape counter 2:17:25 tape several times.

  • Page 41: On-Screen Displays

    On-Screen Displays STOP 0:30:00 The INFO button shows the status ofthe VCR (STOP, PLAY, RECORD, etc.), channel number, time counter, date, time tape speed on the TV screen. The date and time must be set before they can be displayed. 11/17/97 01:30PH Press INFO to see the on-screen displays.

  • Page 43: 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. ¥...

  • Page 44: 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 provide good picture and mono sound and must be used if audio/video connections are not available for your TV.

  • Page 45: Choosing A Vcr Connection

    Choosing a VCR Connection There are several different ways to hook up your VCR, depending on whether or not you have cable, and if you have cable, whether you have a cable box, and if some of the channels are scrambled and...well, you get the picture.

  • Page 46: Tv With Rfjack Only

    TV With RFJack Only This connection assumes: • You are connecting an antenna, cable or cable box system. • Your television has only an RF input jack. This connection provides: • Record one channel while watching another (except when using a cable box for all channels). To use this connection, you must have: •...

  • Page 47: 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: • Record one channel while watching another (except when using a cable box for all channels). connection, you must To use this have:...

  • Page 48: 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: • Recording a scrambled or unscrambled channel through the cable box while watching...

  • Page 49: Appendix A: Reference

    This section gives you some additional information about the VCR, including a description of the unit's controls display. You also will find a Troubleshooting "l]ps section in this Appendix, which might help to resolve some of those simple problems. Finally, this section contains your...

  • Page 50: 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. FWD Forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches the picture forward during playback.

  • Page 51: Display Panel

    Display Panel Cassette-In Indicator TIMER SLP REC Tape Speed Indicator Cassette-In Indicator (el) Lights when a tape is in the VCR. Flashes when VCR is ejecting tape, Channel Number, Line Indicator (VID1), 1lime, 1lime Counter, Status Indicator The current time, time counter, channel number or line input (VID1) is displayed.

  • Page 52: Troubleshooting Tips

    1 and replace the batteries. • Remove all batteries for approximately 12 hours. Then replace batteries. Remote no longer controls a GE, RCA, or ProScan TV • Press TV to set remote to control a compatible • Check to make sure the remote is programmed...
  • Page 53 • Check to make sure the TV monitor is set to video input channel. • Try another tape. • Some snow/streaks are normal during search, stop action, frame advance and slow-motion playback. Streaks in picture during normal playback • Press one of the TRACKING buttons to move streaks up or down for the best picture. •...
  • Page 54 • VCR ejects cassette when the end of the tape is reached during a timer recording. • Check to make sure VCR plus+ setup was completed correctly. Internal clock shows incorrect time or date • Power interruption. • Check to make sure the clock is set accurately (check AM/PM and date).

  • Page 55: Specifications

    Specifications Format: Video: 4-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: 181 channels capability* (125 cable channels) Canada: 178 channels capability* (122 cable channels) Type: AutoProgramming frequency synthesis...

  • Page 56: Limited Warranty

    What we will do: • Pay any Authorized GE VCR Servicenter the labor charges to repair your VCR. • Pay any Authorized GE VCR Servicenter for the new or, at our option, refurbished...

  • Page 57: Index

    3 CH.4 switch 49 back panel 48 front panel Accessing menus Add or remove channels Display Panel ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS screen 10 Displays, on-screen ANT. IN jack 29, 43, 44, 45, 46, 49 AUDIO/VIDEO jacks 29, 45, 46, 49 AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu Auto DST: ON or OFF feature Auto play feature Eject, tape...
  • Page 58 express speeds 21, 24 • timer Language feature VCR plus+ 26 LANGUAGE menu Remote Limited warranty buttons component buttons TV function buttons VCR function buttons Remote control MENU button 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, 18, 26, 27 installing batteries Remote sensor Menus, accessing MUTE button REMOTE VCR1/VCR2 option...
  • Page 59 STOP button 19, 20, 21, 24, 28, 37, 38 STOP-EJECT button 20, 24, 48 Stoppingatimer recording28 Warranty, limited 54 Tab, safety ZERO search feature Table of contents ZERO SEARCH menu Tape eject 20 Tape, playing a 20 Tape speeds 21, 24 Time and date set 11 setting...
  • 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.

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