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- Page 2 To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user To reduce the risk of fire or serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to shock hazard, do not expose qualified service personnel. this product to rain or moisture. This symbol indicates This symbol indicates "dangerous...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
First Things First ..........Setting Up the VCR ..........Using the Menu to Set Up Features ........Language ................Cable Box Setup ..............To Auto Channel Search ..........To Change the SignalType ..........To ADD or REMOVE Channels ........Time and Date ............... Set Daylight-SavingTime .......... - Page 4 Other Features ........... Picture Search Options ............Forward and Reverse Search .......... Slow Motion ..............Commercial Scan (Search Button) ......... Frame Advance ..............Index Search ..............Zero Search ..............Pro-Tect Plus Locking Feature ........... Time Counter ................. On-Screen Displays ............... Tracking ..................
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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. Read the First Three Sections The first three... - 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 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 yourVCR using the ANTENNA connectors with RF coaxial cable, set the 3CH.4 switch to channel 3 or channel 4--the channel you want to use on yourTV.
- Page 8 STEP 8: Accessthe 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 uptheVCR MAIN MENU.
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Page 9: Setting Up The Vcr
Set-up Features Below is a list of features that you can customize using the on-screen menus. • Select a language SETTING UP THE VCR • Set upVCR channel list (AUTO CHANNEL ¥ SEARCH) • Set up for a cable • Set automatic daylight-saving time... -
Page 10: Using The Menu To Set Up Features
Using the Menu to Set Up Features You can change the setup of the VCR's features 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. PressMENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. - Page 11 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. RAIN NENU Timer Recordings Time Channels Preferences Audio Language Exit Press 3 to display the CHANNELS menu. CHANNELS Auto Channel Search Add/Remove Channels Signal Type: CABLE Cable Setup Exit Press 4 to display CABLE BOX SETURThen select one of the three choices.
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Page 12: To Auto Channel Search
VCR Channel List YourVCR may come with a channel list preset at the factory. Even though yourVCR may come with a list, it's possible that you may want to add or eliminate some channels depending on whether they are active. To AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH... -
Page 13: To Change The Signaltype
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. Now, pressing CHANNEL up or down should only select the active channels. To Change the Signal Type... -
Page 14: Time And Date
Time and Date Before you set the time and date, set the AUTO DST (Daylight- Saving Time) feature to ON or OFF for your area. Set Daylight-Saving Time 1. Press MENU to theVCR MAIN MENU. display MAIN MENU Timer Recordings Time ChanneLs Preferences... -
Page 15: Set Thetime And Date
Set the Time and Date Press MENU to display theVCR MAIN MENU. MAIN MENU 1 Timer Recordings 2 Time Channets Preferences 5 Audio Language Exit Press 2 to displayTIME menu. TIME Time Date Auto DST: Exit Press 1 to display the SET TIME AND DATE screen. TIME DATE Time... -
Page 16: Additional Set-Up Features In The Preferences Menu
Remote 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. Press1 to select the REMOTE CONTROL item. Then press the VCR2, VCR2oLD, or DVDoVCR2 button to change. -
Page 17: Auto Play
TheVCR will only respond to the compatible remote'sVCR2, 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: Energysaver
EnergySaver By default, this VCR automatically turns off after two hours of inactivity. Press 4 to change the time delay, or to disable the feature. • OFF: The VCR will remain turned on until you shut it off. • 1:00, 2:00, or 3:00:TheVCR turns off after one, two, or three hours of inactivity. -
Page 19: 13 Vcr B Asics
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 a program should do just that. ¥ However, there are other features that enhance enjoyment... -
Page 20: Remote Buttons
Remote Buttons CHAN Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR's channel memory. POWER CLEAR Resets time counter to 0:00:00. Allows you to change ©©0 entries when setting the clock or a timer recording. TV,VCR GO BACK INFO PAUSE PLAY... -
Page 21: Playing Atape
STOP Stops the currentVCR function such as record, playback, rewind, or fast forward. TRACKING Up or Down Lets you manually reduce the streaks that may appear on the picture during play, slow, or pause. Reduces picture "jitter" during play-pause. TVeVCR Switches the picture signal so that it either comes from the VCR or cable/antenna system. -
Page 22: 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 STOP, EJECT on the VCR when it is stopped to eject the tape. -
Page 23: 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 24: Recording Features
Recording Features There are three ways 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 are watching, and then set the VCR to automatically stop recording after a designated period of time. -
Page 25: 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 1 Timer Recordings 2 T_me ChanneLs Preferences 5 Audio Language Exit Timer Recording Information Press 1 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu. Clock must be set correctly. -
Page 26: Stopping Atimer Recording
Review the information to make sure it is correct, and then press MENU to save. Program (One time) Program been saved Remember insert Channel CABLE recordable tape Start Time 08:00 turn before Time 09:30 program start time. Start Date 10/24/97 Tape Speed I=SP... -
Page 27: Recording Broadcast Stereotv Or Sap
Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP (Second Audio Program) Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or SAP (Second Audio Program). Turn on theTV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel (either 3, 4, orTV's video input). Insert a tape with safety tab in place. If yourVCR viewing channel is 3 or 4, make sure theVCR... -
Page 28: Playing Back Audio Only
Playing Back Audio Only To get stereo sound, connect the AUDIO OUT jacks of the VCR to the appropriate input on your amplifier or receiver. Do not use the phone input. Refer to your amplifier or receiver user's guide. Using Two VCRs for Copying Editing Tapes Use oneVCR as the playback VCR and the other as the... -
Page 29: Other Features
Features to Enhance VCR Operation • Picture Search Options ¥ • Pro-Tect Plus Locking • Time Counter ¥ • On-Screen Displays • Tracking • Audio Reception • AudioTape Playback ¥ OTHER FEATURES ¥... -
Page 30: 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 31: Frame Advance
Frame Advance Frame advance lets you view one-stop action frame after another. Frame advance works best for tapes recorded at the SP or SLP speed. Press PAUSE 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. -
Page 32: Zero Search
Zero Search ZERO SEARCH The zero search feature enables theVCR to quickly return to a counter reading of 0:00:00 anywhere on the tape. This is Current tape counter 2:17:25 especially convenient when you want to repeat a segment of the Press tape several times. -
Page 33: 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 locate the beginning or end of programs you taped.The time Hours counter resets to 0:00:00 whenever the tape is ejected from Minutes the VCR. -
Page 34: 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 theVCR. Occasionally you may need to manually adjust tracking, especially if the tape was recorded on a differentVCR. -
Page 35: Reception
Reception SomeTV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or a second audio language (SAP). The Reception feature lets you select the type of audio you want to record. Press 1 to switch between Reception: STEREO, MONO, and SAP. • Select STEREO for normal or stereo broadcast TV recording. -
Page 37: 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. -
Page 38: Connectingyour Vcr
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 yourTV. These jacks are required for antenna or cable-TV connections. -
Page 39: Choosing A Vcr Connection
Choosing a VCR Connection There are several different ways to hook up yourVCR, 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 40: 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 41: 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: • Stereo sound playback from VCR. • Record one channel while watching another (except when using a cable box for all channels). -
Page 42: Tvwith Audio/Video Jacks And Cable Box
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: • Stereo sound playback from VCR. •... -
Page 43: References
This section gives you some additional information about the VCR, 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 warranty... -
Page 44: Front Panel
Front Panel @@©@ Remote Sensor CHANNELeTRACKING Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in theVCR's channel memory. Adjusts tracking when a tape is playing. FIND Forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches picture forward during playback. PLAYePAUSE Plays a tape. -
Page 45: Back Panel
Back Panel R-AUDIO-L VIDEO IN FROM MONO VHF/UHF OUTTO"rv 3 CH. 4 Switch Selects the channel to which you will tune theTV to see theVCR picture if you connect theVCR using the IN FROM ANT. and RF jacks. AUDIO (R and L) and VIDEO IN Jacks Receives signals from another component, like a VCR or camcorder, when it is connected to these jacks. -
Page 46: 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 the VCR and remote. •... - Page 47 W'dl not record or play • Check to make sure there is a tape in the VCR. • Try ejecting and reinserting the cassette. • Check to make sure the tape is not broken. • Check to make sure the VCR is not in pause mode. Press PAUSE or PLAY on the remote (PLAY-PAUSE on the VCR) to return to normal playback.
- Page 48 W'dl not Auto Channel Search active channels correctly • 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 selected for the SignalType in the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu, try using either CABLE TV or ANTENNA instead.
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Page 49: Specifications
Specifications Format: Video: 4-Head Record/Playback System: Audio: 2 Hi-Fi 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... -
Page 50: 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 yourVCR. How you get service: •... -
Page 51: Index
3 CH. 4 switch 43 Language feature 8 Accessing menus 6 Add or remove channels Audio features, set up 32 Menus, accessing 6 Auto channel search AUTO DST: ON or OFF feature Auto Play feature AutoTVNCR feature On-screen displays 32 Automatic rewind Automatic... - Page 52 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.