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- Page 2 WARN]NG To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable To reduce the risk of fire or RISK O| parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified shock hazard, do not expose DO NOT OPEN service personnel.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
First Things First ..........Setting Up the VCR ..........Using the Menu to Set Lip Features ........Language ................Cable Box Setup ..............VCR Channels List ............To Auto Channel Search ..........To Change the Signal'l'ype ..........To Add or Remove Channels ......... - Page 4 Programming the Remote ........About Programming the Remote ......... Programming the Remote to Control a TV ......Programming the Remote to Control a Digital Satellite Receiver or Cable Box ........Other Features ........... Picture Search Options ............Forward and Reverse Search .......... Slow Motion ..............
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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.You'll find that I've arranged this manual to clearly explain all your VCR's features. ¥... - Page 6 STEP 1: Unpack What's in the Box The following items come packed in the box: • • Remote control • RF antenna cable STEP 2: Install Batteries in the Remote Control Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change the batteries in yourVCR remote.
- Page 7 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. • If you connect yourVCR using the ANTENNA connectors with RF antenna cable, set the 3CH.4 switch to channel 3 or channel 4_the channel you want to use on yourTV.
- Page 8 STEP 8: Access the Menus When you've completed Interactive Setup, try out the VCR's regular on-screen menus.The MENU and number buttons let you access, select, and change menu items. For example, to change the Auto Play setting, you would do the following: Press MENU to bring up the VCR MAIN MENU.
- Page 9 Set-up Features Below is a list of set-up features that you may want to set up before begin using yourVCR for the first time: SETTING UP THE VCR • Select a language • Set for use with a cable • Set upVCR channel list (Auto...
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Page 10: Setting Up The Vcr
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 RENU Timer... - Page 11 Press MENU to display theVCR MAIN MENU. RAIN RENU Timer Recordings Time ChanneLs Preferences Language Exit Press 3 to display the CHANNELS menu. CHANNELS 1 Auto ChanneL Search 2 Add/Remove ChanneLs Signal Type: CABLE CabLe Setup Exit Press 4 to display CABLE BOX SETUR Then select one of the three choices.
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Page 12: Vcr Channels List
VCR Channels List If you use a cable box for all channels, this step is not necessary. YourVCR 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 on whether they are active. -
Page 13: To Change The Signal'l'ype
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 completed. Pressing CHANNEL up or down now selects the active channels. Change the Signal Type... -
Page 14: 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 theVCR MAIN MENU. RAIN MENU Timer Recordings 2 Time Channels Preferences S Language... -
Page 15: Set The'rime And Date
Set the Time and Date Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. RAIN RENU 1 Timer Recordings 2 Time ChanneLs 4 Preferences Language Exit Press 2 to displayTIME menu. TIRE time date Auto DST: EXIT Press 1 to display the SETTIME AND DATE screen. TIRE DATE Time... -
Page 16: Additional Set-Up Features In The Preferences Menu
Additional Set-up Features in the PREFERENCES Menu The features in this section are all accessed through the PREFERENCES menu. Press MENU to display theVCR MAIN MENU. RAIN RENU Timer Recordings Time ChanneLs Preferences Language Exit Press 4 to display PREFERENCES menu. PREFERENCES Remote ControL:... -
Page 17: Auto Play
The VCR will only respond to the compatible remote's VCR2, VCR2,LD, or DVD-VCR2 button. If you change the remote setting to VCR2, the remote that came with yourVCR will no longer control the VCR. Use the compatible remote to change the remote setting back to VCRI. -
Page 18: Tape Speed
Tape Speed You can select a preferred tape speed for recording.The speed you select appears in the timer recording menu.The default factory setting is SLR Press 4 to switch between SP and SLR When making a recording, you can override the preferred tape speed. -
Page 19: 13 Vcr Basics
Learn the Basics to Get You Started These VCR basics should be enough for you to begin enjoying yourVCR. 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
STOP SEARCH 'o o'o O" TV Turns on a compatible GE, RCA, or ProScanTV and sets the remote to control theTV. Also used with the POWER button to CHAN turn on a different brand of TV (if programmed) and sets the 4050 O"... -
Page 21: Tv Function Buttons
MENU Brings upVCR MAIN MENU on theTV screen. 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. -
Page 22: Playing Atape
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. POWER Turns the-IV on and off. SLOW + and - Used with some'IV menus to select and adjust features. -
Page 23: 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 EJECT on the VCR when it is stopped to eject the tape. Recording If you want to record something that you're watching, you can use basic 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 three methods for recording programs: • Recording lets you press one button to start recording a program. (See VCR Basics section.) • Express Recording lets you start recording a program you are watching, and then set the VCR to automatically stop recording after a designated period of time. -
Page 27: Rimer Recording
Timer Recording You can set up as many as eight timer recording programs. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. RAIN RENU 1TiIer Recordings Time Channels Preferences Language Exit Timer Recording Information Press 1 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu. Clock must be set correctly. -
Page 28: Stopping A,Rimer Recording
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 Start Time 08:00 recordable tape Time 09:30 turn before Start Date 10124197 program start time. -
Page 29: Usingtwo Vcrs For Copying And Editing'rapes
Using Two VCRs for Copying Editing Tapes Use one VCR as the playback VCR and the other as the recording VCR. Turn on theTV and VCRs. Tune theTV to theVCR viewing channel (either 3, 4, orTV's video input). If you connected your VCR using the ANTENNA jacks, tune recording VCRto channel 3 or 4--the one selected on the back of the playback VCR. -
Page 31: Programming The Remote
Components... The remote can be programmed to control a television and satellite receiver or cable box. It is initially programmed to control a GE, RCA, or ProScanTV and satellite receiver. Other manufacturers' brands need to be programmed. ¥ REMoTEPROGRAMMING ¥... -
Page 32: About Programming The Remote
About Programming the Remote The remote can be programmed to control other brands or remote controllable TVs, digital satellite receivers, and cable boxes. It is already programmed to operate most GE, RCA, and ProScan televisions and digital satellite receivers. Programming the Remote... - Page 33 Quasar ......Emerson ......Radio Shack .... 01,05,13 Envision ....... 05,06 RCA ......01,06,12 Realistic ......05 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 ....
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Page 34: Programming The Remote To Control A Digital Satellite Receiver Or Cable Box
Remote to Control a Cable Box Codes Digital Satellite Receiver or Cable Box ABC ......... 22,46,53,54 Anvision ........... 07,08 The remote is programmed to control an GE, RCA, or ProScan Cablestar .......... 07,08 digital satellite receiver. Diamond ..........Eagle .......... -
Page 35: Other Features
Features to Enhance VCR Operation • Picture Search Options ¥ • Pro-Tect Plus Feature TMLOcking • Time Counter ¥ • On-Screen Displays • Tracking ¥ ¥ OTHER FEATURES ¥... -
Page 36: 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. Search features work well for tapes recorded at the SLP speed. Forward and Reverse Search You can view a tape during play or play-pause. -
Page 37: Frame Advance
Frame Advance Frame advance lets you view one-stop action frame after another. Press PAUSE or EADV on the remote (PLAY-PAUSE on the VCR) to freeze the action. Press EADV each time you want to view the next frame of the scene. Press PAUSE or PLAY on the remote (PLAY-PAUSE on the VCR) to return to normal playback. -
Page 38: 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 Current tape counter especially convenient when you want to repeat a segment of the 2:17:25 tape several times. -
Page 39: Time Counter
Time Counter The time counter shows the actual time it takes to record a 0:30:00. program or play back a segment of a recorded tape. It helps Hours locate the beginning or end of programs you taped.The time counter resets to 0:00:00 whenever the tape is ejected from Minutes the VCR. -
Page 40: 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 manually adjust tracking, especially if the tape was recorded on a differentVCR. -
Page 41: 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 42: Jacks And Cables
Connecting Your VCR Refer to these pages to help you connect your VCR. Jacks and Cables RFJacks and Antenna 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 RFJack These jacks are required for antenna or cable-l-V connections. -
Page 43: 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 44: 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: • Mono sound playback from VCR. • Record one channel while watching another (except when using a cable box for all channels). -
Page 45: Tv With Audionideo Jacks
TV WithAudio/Video Jacks This connection assumes: • You are connecting an antenna, cable, or cable box system. • Your television has audio/video jacks. This connection provides: • Mono sound playback from VCR. • Record one channel while watching another (except when using a cable box for all channels). -
Page 46: Tv With Audio/Video Jacks And Cable Box To Unscramble Pay Channels Only
TV With Audio/Video Jacks and Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels Only This connection assumes: • You are using a cable box only to unscramble premium channels. • YourTV has audio/video input jacks. This connection provides: • Mono sound playback from VCR. •... -
Page 47: Reference
_ ,i_. ¸ This section gives you some additional information about theVCR, including a description of the unit's controls display. You also will find aTroubleshootingTips section in this Appendix, which might help to resolve some of those simple problems. Finally, this section contains your... -
Page 48: 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. FIND Forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches the picture forward during playback. PLAY-PAUSE Plays a tape. -
Page 49: Back Panel
Back Panel AUDIO VIDEO IN FROM (_--(_ ANT. VHF/UHF OUT TO TV (_--(_ 3CH, 4 3 CH. 4 Switch Selects the channel to which you will tune the "IV to see the VCR picture if you connect the VCR using the ANT.IN and RF OUT jacks. -
Page 50: Troubleshootingtips
Troubleshooting Tips No power • Check to make sure it is plugged into an operating outlet. • Check to make sure your connections are correct. does not respond to remote • Check to make sure there are no objects between thoVCR and remote. •... - Page 51 W'dlnot play record • Checkto make sure there is a tape in theVCR. • Try ejecting and reinsertingthe cassette. • Checkto make sure the tape is not broken. • Checkto make sure the VCR is not in pause mode. Press PAUSE or PLAY on the remote (PLAY.PAUSEon the VCR) to return to normal playback.
- Page 52 correctly W'dl not Auto Channel Search active channels • Check to make sure the antenna connections are secure and correct. • Check to make sure the SignalType: CABLE/ANTENNA feature is set correctly. • If Detect Automatically was selectged for the SignalType in the Auto Channel Search menu, try using either CABLE'IV or ANTENNA instead.
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Page 53: Specifications
Specifications Format: Video: 2-Head Record/Playback System: Audio: Mono record/playback 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) AutoProgramming frequency synthesis Type: 120V AC, 60 Hz Power Requirement:... -
Page 54: Limited Warranty
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 to repair your VCR. How you get service: •... -
Page 55: Index
3 CH. 4 switch 47 Number button 20 Number buttons 19 Accessing menus Audio/video jacks 18, 47 Auto play feature Automatic rewind On-screen displays Overheating Cable box codes 32 _anel,.indicator Cable box setup 8, 9 Picture search options 34 Cables 39, 40 : Playing aTape 20 - Channel, viewing Programming... - Page 56 If your VCR needs service, please contact your dealer or the nearest Service Center 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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