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First Things First ........ .......................................... 3 Setting Up the VCR .............................................. 8 Using the Menu to Set Lip Features ....................................... Language ........................................................................... 8 8 Cable Box Setup ................................................................ VCR Channels List ........................................................... 8 ao To Auto ao Channel Search ....
Programming the Remote .................................. 29 About Programming the Remote ......................................... Programming the Remote to Control a TV .......................... 30 30 Programming the Remote to Control a Digital Satellite Receiver or Cable Box ....................................... 32 Other 33 Features ................................................... Picture Search Options .........................................................
I 1 FIRST Hi, my name is Roger... and I wrote this User's you have a rewarding find that I've arranged Guide. It's my job to see that user manual this manual experience.You'll to clearly explain THINGS FIRST I V all your VCR's features. Read the First Three The first three sections your VCR, and show use the on-screen ¥ Sections of the manual introduce you to you how to set the VCR up and menus. Reading gives you the basic information VCR.
STEP 1: Unpack What's in the Box The following items come packed in the box: • VCR • Remote control • RF antenna cable STEP 2: Install Batteries Remote Control in the Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change the batteries in yourVCR remote. 1. Remove the cover of the battery compartment. 2. Place batteries in remote, matching the + and - ends of each battery to the diagram inside the compartment. 3.. Replace the cover.
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. If you connect your VCR using the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks with audio/video cables, select theTV's video input to see the signal. See the "/'VOwner's Manual. STEP 6: Turn On the VCR Press POWER to turn on theVCR.
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: 1. 2. Press MENU to bring up the VCR MAIN MENU. 1 2 3 4 5 VCR RAIN MENU Timer Recordings Time Channels Preferences Language 0 Exit Press 4 to display the PREFERENCES menu. PREFERENCES 3.
Set-up Below Features is a list of set-up features set up before you begin using that you may want to yourVCR V for the first time: 2 • Select a language • Set for use with • Set upVCR • Set automatic • Set the time • Set the Remote • Set theAuto • Set the EnergySaver • Set the preferredTape a cable channel UP THE VCR I V box list (Auto daylight-saving Channel Search) time V and date VCR1/VCR2 feature Play feature TM SETTING feature V Speed V V 7
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. 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. VCR 2. 1 2 Timer Time 3 Channets 4 Preferences $ Language 0 Exit MAIN RENU Recordings Press 5 to display the LANGUAGE menu. LANGUAGE Select a tanguage. l>Engtish 2 Espanol 3 Francais Press 3.
1. 2. Press MENU to display theVCR MAIN MENU. 1 2 3 4 5 VCR RAIN RENU Timer Recordings Time ChanneLs Preferences Language 0 Exit Press 3 to display the CHANNELS menu. CHANNELS 1 Auto ChanneL Search 2 Add/Remove ChanneLs 3 Signal Type: CABLE 4 CabLe Box Setup 0 . Exit Press 4 to display CABLE BOX SETUR Then select one of the three choices. CABLE BOX SETUP Do you use your cabLe box to receive ALL channeLs or only SORE channels. 1 2 3 .
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. To Auto Channel 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. VCR 2. Search MAIN 1 2 Timer Time 3 ChanneLs 4 Preferences 5 Language 0 Exit MENU Recordings Press 3 to display the CHANNELS menu.
AUTO Now CHANNEL scanning Press any SEARCH channel key to 14 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. To Change the Signal Type 1. Press MENU to display theVCR MAIN MENU. 2. Press 3 to display the CHANNELS menu. 3. Press 3 to change the SignalType between CABLE and ANTENNA.
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 1. . Time Press MENU to display theVCR MAIN MENU. 1 2 3 4 S VCR RAIN MENU Timer Recordings Time Channels Preferences Language 0 Exit Press 2 to displayTIME menu. TIME 3. 1 2 Set time and Auto DST: 0 EXIT date ON Press 2 to turn the Auto DST ON or OFF. Select ON if you want the VCR's clock to automatically adjust for daylight-saving time.
Set the Time 1. , and Date Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. 1 2 3 4 5 VCR RAIN RENU Timer Recordings Time ChanneLs Preferences Language 0 Exit Press 2 to displayTIME menu. TIRE , 1 Set 2 Auto time 0 EXIT and date DST: ON Press 1 to display the SETTIME AND DATE screen. SET TIRE Time AND DATE --:-(hh:mm) Date Press 4. --/--/-- RENU to cancel Enter the data using the number buttons, Press 0 before single-digit numbers and follow the on-screen directions.
Additional Set-up Features in the PREFERENCES Menu The features in this section are all accessed through the PREFERENCES menu. 1. 2. Press MENU to display theVCR MAIN MENU. 1 2 3 4 5 VCR RAIN RENU Timer Recordings Time ChanneLs Preferences Language 0 Exit Press 4 to display PREFERENCES menu. PREFERENCES 1 Remote 2 Auto ControL: 3 EnergySaven: 2:00 4 Tape SLP 0 Ex(t PLay: Speed: VCR1 ON Now you are ready to select an item from the menu to set up.
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 control the VCR. will no longer Use the compatible remote to change the remote setting back to VCRI. Display the PREFERENCES menu, press 1, and then press VCRI.Then the remote that came with theVCR will be able to control it again.
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. • Press the SPEED button on the remote. • Set the tape speed in the timer. Each time you turn on theVCR, the tape speed reverts to the one you have selected.
Learn the Basics to Get You Started These VCR basics begin enjoying control should be enough yourVCR. functions, playing recording a program However, there enjoyment of yourVCR, the remote a recorded should are other to get you started. Learning tape, and do just that. features that enhance but they aren't If you want V for you to the necessary to learn more about V 13 VCR BASICS your VCR, just keep reading.
Remote Buttons The remote control is capable of controlling more than just yourVCR, and if you have compatible GE, RCA, or ProScan components, you may be able to control them without even having to program the remote. POWER VCR CABLE TV ©©© Component Buttons POWER Turns offVCR when remote is set to control theVCR. Also turns some compatible components on and off. SAT CABLE Turns on a compatible GE, RCA, or ProScan digital satellite receiver and sets the remote to control the receiver.
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. PAUSE Pauses playback or recording, Press PAUSE again to return to playback or recording. PLAY Plays a tape. POWER "Turnsthe VCR off. RECORD StartsVCR recording. Also used for express recording. REV Rewinds the tape when theVCR is stopped.
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 -two numbers. appears on the screen.Then press the other POWER Turns the-IV on and off. SLOW + and features. Used with some'IV menus to select and adjust VOL Up and Down Raises and lowers sound of TV. Playing a Tape Tune theTV to yourVCR , viewing channel (3, 4, orTV's video input). . Insert a tape in theVCR. !. / \ !I I 11 If the Auto Play feature is
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. 1. Press the SPEED button on the remote if you want to override the preferredTape Speed setting. 2. Press the RECORD button to begin recording. 3.
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Several Recording Now that you've Options gone through the necessary operate your VCR, I'll explain the different features that are available Recording steps to V recording to suit your needs.
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. • Timer Recording lets you program the VCR to automatically start and stop recording at a predetermined time.
Timer Recording You can set up as many as eight timer recording programs. 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. VCR RAIN RENU 1TiIer Recordings 2 Time 3 Channels 4 Preferences 5 Language 0 Exit Timer Recording . Press 1 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu. TIRER 0 3. a New Progam Existing Progs. PROGRAMS OVERLAP appears if you have entered two programs where the times overlap. Exit Select 1 to CREATE A NEW PROGRAM.
. Review the information to make sure it is correct, and then press MENU to save. Program 1 (One time) Program 03 Cable 08:00 PM 09:30 PM 10124197 Fri SLP I=SP 2=SLP CLEAR to correCt RENU to save 1 has been saved Channel Start Time End Time Start Date Tape Speed Remember to insert a recordable tape and turn the VCR off before the program start time.
Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes Use one VCR as the playback recording VCR and the other as the VCR. 1. Turn on theTV and VCRs. 2. Tune theTV to theVCR viewing channel (either 3, 4, orTV's video input). 3. 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. If you connected your VCR using the audio/video jacks, press INPUT on the recording VCR's remote to select the line input. 4.
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Control Your Other Components... The remote can be programmed to control a television and satellite receiver or cable box. V It is initially programmed to control a GE, RCA, or ProScanTV and satellite receiver. Other manufacturers' brands need to be programmed.
About Programming the Remote The remote can be programmed to control other brands or remote controllable TVs, digital satellite boxes. It is already programmed and ProScan televisions Programming receivers, and cable to operate most GE, RCA, and digital satellite receivers. the Remote to Control a TV If the'IV does not turn on when you press the'IV button, the remote needs to be programmed. Follow these steps to program the remote to control your particularTV: , 2. Turn on theTV.
TV Codes Akai .................................. AOC ............................. 03 NAD .................................. 07 06,12 NEC ................................... 06 Candle .............................. 06 Panasonic ............... 04,08,11 Citizen .............................. 06 Philco ...................... 04,06,12 Colortyme ........................ 06 Philips ................ 03,04,06,12 Concerto ........................... 06 Pioneer .............................
Programming the Remote to Control a Digital Satellite Receiver or Cable Box The remote is programmed digital satellite to control an GE, RCA, or ProScan receiver. If you have another brand of cable box or digital satellite receiver with its own remote, you may be able to use the VCR's remote to operate it. . 2. Turn on the cable box or digital satellite receiver. Look up your brand and its code number(s) in the code list on the right. . Press and hold the SAT, CABLE button on the remote. 4.
Features to Enhance • Picture Search • Pro-Tect • Time Counter • On-Screen • Tracking Plus VCR Operation Options TMLOcking ¥ Feature ¥ Displays | ¥ V ¥ 6 OTHER FEATURES ¥ 33
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. Sound is turned off during picture search. 1. 2. Press FWD to search forward or REV to search in reverse.
Frame Advance Frame advance lets you view one-stop action frame after another. 1. Press PAUSE or EADV on the remote (PLAY-PAUSE on the VCR) to freeze the action. 2. Press EADV each time you want to view the next frame of the scene. 3. Press PAUSE or PLAY on the remote (PLAY-PAUSE on the VCR) to return to normal playback. Index Search The VCR has a "VHS Index Search System" that automatically records an index mark on the tape every time you start recording.
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 tape counter 2:17:25 Current especially convenient when you want to repeat a segment of the tape several times. Press REV to go to to exit 0:00:00 1. Go to the beginning of the program you wish to return to. 2, Press INFO twice screen 3. Press CLEAR to reset the counter to 0:00:00. 4. Continue playing the tape. 5. Press STOR 6.
Time Counter The time counter shows the actual time it takes to record a 0:30:00. I 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 the VCR. Minutes Seconds For example, if you record a 30-minute program at the beginning of the tape and you want to go to the end of that program to begin another recording, you would: 1.
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. Just use theTRACKING buttons to remove the streaks or snow.You can also use tracking when you PAUSE a tape to reduce jittering of the picture. When you manually adjust the picture, automatic tracking is turned off.
Things to Know Before Connecting Components Protect • Your Components Connect power • ¥ from Power all components before any V cords into the wall outlet. Always turn you connect off the TV and other or disconnect Correctly • plugs all cable back panel instead after you connect to Avoid Audio firmly Place the audio/video into their cables V Hum jacks. V down the middle components.
Connecting Your VCR Refer to these pages to help you connect your VCR. Jacks and Cables RFJacks and Antenna The RF jacks provide Cables (F-type) good picture and mono sound, and must be used if audio/video connections are not available for your TV. RFJack These jacks are required for antenna or cable-l-V connections. The RF jacks on the VCR are labeled IN FROM ANT. and OUT TOTV.The antenna cable supplied with yourVCR is used to connect the VCR's OUTTOTV input.
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. Three connections are described in this section and one of them should provide you with a VCR hookup that works.
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). To use this connection, you must have: • (1) antenna cable for Cable or antenna connection; (2) for cable box To connect: 1. Connect cables as shown. 2.
TV WithAudio/Video This connection Jacks assumes: • You are connecting • Your television an antenna, cable, or cable box system. 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). To use this connection, you must have: • (1) antenna cable for cable/antenna connection; (2) for cable box • (2) audio/video cables To connect: 1. Connect cables as shown. 2.
TV With Audio/Video to Unscramble Jacks and Cable Box 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. • Recording a scrambled or unscrambled channel through the cable box while watching an unscrambled channel.
_ ,i_. ¸ This section gives you some additional theVCR, including a description information of the unit's about controls and display. You also will Appendix, find aTroubleshootingTips which might simple problems. Finally, this section help to resolve contains your section some warranty in this of those information.
Front Panel @@@_@ i! i / Remote CHANNEL-TRACKING Sensor 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. Pauses action for viewing during playback. Pauses recording to prevent recording of unwanted scenes. POWER RECORD Turns theVCR on or off. Starts VCR recording. Used for express recording.
Back Panel OUT AUDIO (_--(_ IN1 (_--(_ 3 CH. 4 Switch VIDEO IN FROM ANT. VHF/UHF (_ OUT TO TV 3CH, 4 (_ IIZ 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. AUDIO and VIDEO IN Jacks Receives signals from another component, like a VCR or camcorder, when it is connected to these jacks. Use INPUT on the remote to select.
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 thoVCR and remote. • The batteries may need changing. • Make sure the RemoteVCRINCR2 can operate it. • Remove batteries and hold number button 1 for at least 60 seconds to drain the microprocessor the remote. Release number 1 and replace the batteries.
W'dlnot record or play • 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. Will not record • Check to make sure the safety tab is intact. • Check to make sure the VCR is not in the line mode. Press INPUT on the remote.
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 • If Detect Automatically or ANTENNA instead. • May not need to auto channel search if using a cable box. Refer to the VCR Channel List or contact your cable company for more information. Cannot • add or remove feature is set correctly.
Specifications Format: VHS Record/Playback Video: 2-Head System: Audio: Mono record/playback Video EIA standard: NTSC color 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: 120V AC, 60 Hz Power Consumption: 18 watts (standby < 4 watts) Dimensions: 3.7 inches high (93 mm) 14.
Limited Warranty What your warranty • covers: Any defect in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • 90 days for labor charges. • One year for parts. The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first. What we will do: Durin 0 the initial 90 days • Pay any Authorized GE VCR Service Center the labor charges to repair your VCR.
3 CH. 4 switch 47 N A Number button 20 Number buttons 19 Accessing menus 5 Audio/video jacks 18, 47 Auto play feature 20 Automatic rewind 21 O On-screen displays Overheating 39 37 P C Cable box codes 32 Cable box setup 8, 9 Cables 39, 40 - Channel, viewing 5 CHANNELS menu 9 Cleaning theVCR 51 Clearing programs 26 Commercial scan feature-34 Component buttons 18 Connections 39-44 _anel,.
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. "n4OMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46290 ©1998 Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.
