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- Page 2 To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable To reduce the risk of fire or RISK OF ELECTRICSHq 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 Up Features ........Language ................. Cable Box Setup ..............VCR Channels List ..............To Auto Channel Search ..........To Change the SignalType ..........To ADD or REMOVE Channels ........ - 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 ...............
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Page 5: First Things First
Hi, my name is Roger... FIRST THINGS FIRST and I wrote this User's Guide. It's my job to see that have a rewarding user manual experience.You'll find that I've arranged this manual to clearly explain all yourVCR's features. Read the First Three Sections The first three sections of the manual... - 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'IV to theVCR 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.
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Page 9: Setting Up The Vcr
Set-Up Features Below is a list of features that you may want to set up before you begin using yourVCR for the first time. • Select a language SETTING UP THE VCR • Set upVCR channel list (Auto Channel Search) •... -
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. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. - Page 11 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. RAIN MENU Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings Time Channels Preferences Language Exit Press4 to display the CHANNELS menu. CHANNELS Auto Channel Search 2 Add/Remove Channels Signal Type: CABLE 4 VCR PLus+ Channel List Cable Setup Exit...
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Page 12: Vcr Channels List
VCR Channels List Your VCR 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. 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 Press MENU to display theVCR MAIN MENU. RAIN HENU 1VCR PLus+ 2 Timer Recordings Time Channels... -
Page 15: Vcr Plus+ Channels
Press 3 to display theTIME menu. TIRE Time Date Auto DST: Exit Press 1 to display the SETTIME AND DATE screen, TIRE DATE T_me --:-- (hh:mm) Date --I--I-- Press MENU cancel 4. Enter the data using the number buttons. Press 0 before single-digit numbers and follow the on-screen directions. - Page 16 Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu. CHANNELS Auto Channel Search Add/Remove ChanneLs Signal Type: CABLE PLus+ ChanneL List CabLe Setup Exit Two-DigitVCR Plus+ Channel Press 4 to display the VCR PLUS+ CHANNEL LIST screen. Numbers for CableTV VCR+ Channel Channel (USA List)
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Page 17: Vcr Plus+ Worksheet
VCR Plus+ Worksheet Broadcast or VCR Plus+ Channel Channel Number Cable-TV Station Number +" You Receive the Name Station On* Two-DigitVCR Plus+ Channel Numbers for CableTV (Canadian List) ESPN Allarcom PayTelevisionl Superchannel Arts & Entertainment Cable News Network-Headline News Cable News Network Canadian Home Shopping Network Canal Famille Cathay InternationaITelevision... -
Page 18: Additional Set-Up Features In The Preferences Menu
Now you are ready to select an item from the menu to set up. Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option If you own a compatible RCA, GE, or ProScan remote that has a VCR2, VCR2mLD, or DVDeVCR2 button, this feature allows you to set this VCR to respond to that button. -
Page 19: 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 your VCR will no longer control it. To change the remote setting back to VCR1, display the PREFERENCESmenu, press 1, and then press VCR1 on your compatible remote. -
Page 20: Energysaver Tm
EnergySaver By default, this VCR automatically turns off after two hours of inactivity. Press4 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 21: Vcr Basics
Learn the Basics To Get Started TheseVCR 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 of yourVCR, but they aren't... -
Page 22: Remote Buttons
R_mote Buttons" ..CHAN Up or Down. Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR's channel memory. CLEAR Resets time counter to 0:00:00. Allows you to change entries when setting the clock or a timer recording. POWER F.ADV Lets you view one frame with each press of the button ©©©... -
Page 23: Playing Atape
STOP Stops the current VCR 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. TV.VCR Switches the picture signal so that it either comes from the VCR or cable/antenna system. -
Page 24: 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 25: Recording
Several Recording Options Now that you've gone through the necessary steps to operate yourVCR, I'll explain the different recording features that are available to suit your needs. Recording Features: • Recording (explained in VCR Basics secti o n) • 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 you are watching, and then set the VCR to automatically stop recording after a designated period of time. -
Page 27: Timer Recording
Timer Recording You can set up as many as eight timer recording programs. Press MENU to display theVCR MAIN MENU. RAIN RENU 1VCR Plus+ Timer Recordings Time Channels Preferences Language Exit Timer Recording Information Press 2 to display theTIMER RECORDINGS menu. Clock must be set correctly. -
Page 28: Timer Recording With Vcr Plus
Review the information to make sure it is correct, and then press MENU to save. Program been saved Program (One time) Remember insert Channel Cable Start Time 08:00 recordabte tape turn before Time 09:30 Start Date 10/24/97 program start time. Tape Speed I=SP... - Page 29 Enter the VCR PlusCode number shown in your local television programming guide. PLUS+ Enter PLusCode Number (From Listing) 12876 Press CLEAR correct Press RENU when done Press MENU to enter theVCR PlusCode number. often should this program record? time Daily (every day) Weekdays...
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Page 30: Stopping Atimer 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), or press STOP (STOP.EJECT) three times within 5 seconds. Reviewing and Clearing Programs To review programs that you have already set up: Press 2 when the VCR MAIN MENU is displayed to display... -
Page 31: Usingtwovcrs For Copying And Editingtapes
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'IV and VCRs. ° Tune theTV to theVCR viewing channel (either 3, 4, orTV's video input). If you connected yourVCR using the ANTENNA jacks, tune... -
Page 33: Other Features
Features to Enhance VCR Operation • Picture Search Options ¥ • Pro-Tect Plus Locking • Time Counter • On-Screen Displays • Tracking ¥ OTHER FEATURES ¥... -
Page 34: Picture Search Options
Picture Search Options _ _'-_ _:_. The most basic way to search during playback is using the forward or reverse function.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 35: 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 and SLP speeds. Press PAUSE or EADV on the remote (PLAY-PAUSE on the VCR) to "freeze" the action. Press EADV each time you want to view a frame of the scene. -
Page 36: 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 2:17125 tape several times. -
Page 37: Time Counter
Time Counter The time counter shows the actual time it takes to record a program or play back a segment of a recorded tape. It helps 0:30:00 locate the beginning or end of programs you taped.The time counter resets to 0:00:00 whenever the tape is ejected from Hours the VCR. -
Page 38: Tracking
Tracking YourVCR 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 different VCR. -
Page 39: 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 theTV and other components before you connect or disconnect any cables. -
Page 40: Connectingyour Vcr
Connecting Your VCR Refer to these pages to help you connect yourVCR. Jacks and Cables RF Jacks and Antenna Cables (F-type) The RF jacks provide good picture and mono sound quality, and must be used if audio/video connections are not available for your'IV. -
Page 41: 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. Three connections are described in this section and one of them should provide you with a VCR hookup that works. -
Page 42: 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 43: 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: Mono sound playback from VCR. • • Record one channel while watching another (except when using a cable box for all channels). -
Page 44: Tvwith 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 45: Reference
This section gives you some additional information about theVCR, including a description of the unit's controls and 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 46: 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. Forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches the picture forward during playback. PLAY.PAUSE Plays a tape. -
Page 47: Back Panel
Back Panel IN FROM AUDIO VIDEO ANT. OUT _ VHF/UHF 3 CH. 4 Switch Selects the channel to which you will tune the'IV to see theVCR picture if you connect theVCR 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 48: Troubleshootingtips
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 49 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 theVCR is not in pause mode. Press PAUSE or PLAY on the remote (PLAY-PAUSE on the VCR) to return to normal playback.
- Page 50 VCR makes noise when stopped • 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. W'dl not AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH active channels correctly •...
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Page 51: Specifications
Specifications Format: Video: 4-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) Type: AutoProgramming frequency synthesis Power Requirement:... -
Page 52: Limited Warranty
During the initial 90 days • 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... -
Page 53: Index
3 CH. 4 switch 45 First setup First things first Front panel controls FWD button 20, 21, 32, 33, 35, 44 Accessing menus Add or remove channels Audio/Video jacks 29, 41, 45 GO BACK button AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu AUTO DST: ON or OFF feature Auto play feature Automatic rewind... - Page 54 RECORD button 20, 22, 24, 44 Tab, safety Recording Tape eject 22 express Tape, playing a 21 speeds Tape speeds timer Time and date Remote buttons set 12 Remote control set daylight-saving installing batteries setting Remote sensor Time counter REMOTEVCR1NCR2 option TIME menu 12, 13...
- Page 56 If yourVCR 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.