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First Things Setup First ............................................................. with the QuickSet Setting Up Using the VCR On-screen Language Cable Selection VCR Channels ....................................................... Search the Signal or Removing 9 10 11 ............................. 12 12 .......................................... 12 13 Setting Daylight-Saving Setting Time Time ............................... 13 ...........................
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Welcome to Your New VCR... To help get started as little reading is placed your in the first three To make things setup walks using as possible, newVCR FIRST THINGS with V all basic information sections easier, there's FIRST of the manual. even an interactive guide the first time the VCR is turned on that through several important setup steps.
Step 1: What's in the Box? The following items come pecked in the box: VCR Remote control RF coaxial cable AAA Batteries Step 2: Install Batteries Remote Control Follow these steps whenever in the VCR's remote control: 1, 2. installing or changing Remove the cover of the battery compartment the remote control. Place the batteries positive into the compartment the batteries on the rear of matching the (+) and negative (-) ends of each battery to the diagram 3.
Step 5: Tune the TV Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel channel. The VCR viewing is usually channel 3, 4 or the TV's video line input. If you connect your VCR using the ANTIN and RF OUT connectors with RF coaxial cable, set the 3 CH. 4 switch to 3 or 4 -- whichever channel isnt used locally. If the VCR is connected using the Audio/Video (A/V) jacks and AN cables, select the TV's video line input with \o the TV's remote control to see the VCR's picture.
If the initial menu does not appear: Make sure the TV is tuned to the same channel as the 3 CH. 4 switch (on back of the VCR), or if using A/V cables to connect the VCR to the TV, tune to the TV's video line input (see, "How to Find Your TV's Video Input Channel," in the References section of this manual for more information). Make sure the VCR indicator is on in the VCR display (press the TVoVCR button on the remote control or the VCR's front panel until "VCR" shows on the front display).
Additional Below Setup is a list of setup features, to be set up before Whether time Features your or not the features interactive the most using setup, out of your some of which need V VCR for the first time. are handled all features allow in the first you to get SETTING UP THE VCR VCR.
Using On-screen Features Menus to Set Up The VCRfs features can be set up using its emote control buttons to enter choices from on-screen instructions. Each on-screen menu item is explained in this section. For each numbered selection on the menus, use the same numbered button on the remote control to select it. Language Selection If you did not complete this step in the initial QuickSet Guide, it is time to select a preferred language for on-screen 1.
Cable Box Setup This particular setup appliesonly received through automatically programming a cable box. In this case, the VCR will (usually 3 or 4). Your VCR will use this channel recordings. Press MENU to display VCR 2. are enter the channel used to view cable box for all future timer 1. when all channels MAIN the VCR MAIN MENU. MENU I 2 3 4 5 6 Timer Recordings Time Channels Setup Preferences Language/Langue/Idioma 0 Exit Press 3 to display the CHANNELS menu. CHANNELS 3.
CABLE BOX SETUP On what channel does the VCR receive signaLs from the cable box? (usuaLLy 3 r A, or Video) CABLE BOX SETUP On what channel does the VCR receive signals from the cable box? (usuaLLy 3, 4 or video) 04 Enter Press 5. 01-13 MENU or INPUT to cancel Once you complete Press CLEAR Press MENU to to the setup, the VCR confirms now receive all signals on the designated CABLE correct continue that it will channel. BOX SETUP The CabLe Box Setup is complete.
AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH What type of signal are you using? 1 Cable 2 Antenna 3>Detect 0 TV Automatically Cancel Select one of the three AUTO CHANNEL 4, (the current choice is highlighted Cable SEARCH options with the arrowhead TV searches for cable stations from Antenna Detect at left): a single channel searches for local broadcast stations on all channels Automatically will attempt to determine if the signal comes from one or many channels.
Adding or Removing Channels Channels may be added or remove channels after youAuto Channel Search, especially if some of the channels have weak signals or you dont want to watch them. 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. 2. Press 3 to display the CHANNELS 3. Press 2 to display , CHAN up or down or number you want to remove or add. ADD/REMOVE Press Press 4.
Setting the Time Zone 1. Press MENU on the remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU. VCR MAIN MENU I 2 3 4 5 6 Timer Recordings Time Channels Setup Preferences Language/Langue/Idioma 0 Exit 33me/date 2. Press 2 to display TIME menu. Pressing INFO on the remote displays the time and date on the screen. TIME 1 Set Time and 2 Set Time Zone 3 Set Daylight 0 Exit display Date m Savings 3, Press 3 again to displaythe SET TIME ZONE menu.
SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS Spring your Does area DayLight Savings from I 2 April Yes, No DST Time to October? 4. MENU is observed to continue Select one of the options. DST is the aconym for Daylight recording falling within this time frame. Saving Time. If you chose AUTOMATIC, the VCR sets the clock using the DST information broadcast in the signal (channel). Setting Time and Date Manually If the Auto Clock Set was unsuccessful, set the clock through menu option.
4. Enter the data using the number buRons. Press O before single-digit SET numbers AND TIME Time 12:34 Date and follow the on-screen directions.
PREFERENCES I Remote OFF 2 3 Auto Auto EnergySaver: Front Panel: 2:00 BRIGHT 4 5 EnergySaver: Front Panel: 2:00 BRIGHT Tape SLP 6 Tape SLP 7 Set 0 Exit (Press VCR2 2 Auto PLay: OFF 3 Auto TV/VCR: 4 5 6 I 7 Set to Change) Speed: Auto Repeat PREFERENCES Exit Control: VCR2 PLay: TV/VCR: OFF OFF Speed: Auto Repeat The VCR will only respond to the compatible remote's VCR2, VCR2-LD, or VCR2oDVD button.
EnergySaver By default, inactivity. feature. this VCR automatically turns off after two hours of Press 4 to change the time delay, or to disable the OFF: The VCR will remain turned on until you shut it off. 1:00, 2:00, or 3:00: The VCR turns off after one, two, or three hours of inactivity. Thirty seconds before shutting screen reading, off, the VCR will warn you with a "The VCR will turn off in 30 seconds. Press any key to cancel.
The Set Auto Repeat dialog box will ask for a loop end time to be specified: AUTO REPEAT Set the length of you want the tape play in a repeating Loop Press Press from 0:00 CLEAR MENU time to loop to -:-(h:mm) to turn off to exit The CLEAR key will erase all three numbers entered and move the cursor back to the first position (hours). The "Press CLEAR to turn off" message will appear only after the first number has been entered into the end time.
Learn the Basics To Get You Started These VCR basics should be enough enjoying functions, your VCR. Learning playing a recorded program should This section It discusses playing V for you to begin the remote control tape, and recording a do just that. shows things you the basics of using your like using the remote a tape, and recording programs. control, V VCR.
Remote Buttons The remote control is capable of controlling brands of televisions. you may be able to control it without remote. Component ON.OFF your VCR and many If you have a GE, RCA or PROSCAN TV, having to program the 0 6 VCd Buttons Turns off VCR when remote is set to control the VCR. Also turns some compatible components VCR Turns on a compatible GE, RCA, or PROSCAN VCR and sets the remote to control the VCR.
PAUSE Pauses playback or recording. Press PAUSE again to return to playback or recording. PLAY Plays a tape. RECORD Starts VCR recording. Also used for Express recording. REVERSE Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches backward through motion during play-pause SEARCH a tape during playback. Starts slow and decreases slow-motion speed. Displays INDEX and ZERO search menus on TV screen when VCR is stopped. recorded Advances the tape 30 seconds of material during playback.
Playing 1. a Tape Tune the TV to your VCR viewing channel (3, 4, or TV's video line input- see "How to Find Your TV's Video Input Channel" in the References section for more about the video line input). 2. Insert a tape in the VCR. If the Auto Play feature is set to ON, the tape automatically begins playback (if the safety tab on the cassette is removed). Press FWD or REV to position the tape. Press PLAY,PAUSE (if necessary) on the VCR (PLAY on remote) to begin tape play.
Recording Tape Speeds If you want to record something use basic recording. "Recording" 1. that you're watching, For more detailed information, section starting you can refer to the on the next page. Set the tape speed by pressing the SPEED button on the remote. 2. Press RECORD (REC on remote) to begin recording. 3. Press STOP to stop recording. If you just want to pause the recording (such as during a commercial), STOP.
Several Recording Now that we've covered steps to operate different Options many of the necessary the VCR, it's time recording features to explain available the to suit specific V needs including: Recording (explained VCR Basics section) Express Timer in V Recording Recording Copying and Editing Tapes ¥ I 4 _c°_'NG V I V V 25
Recording Features There are three ways to record programs: Recording press RECORD (REC on remote) to start recording a program. Express Recording (See VCR Basics section.) (XPR) starts recording a program you are watching, You can then set the VCR to automatically recording after a designated period of time. "13mer Recording programming start and stop recording Express Recording Use Express recording of the program 1. 2. stop the VCR to automatically at a predetermined time.
Timer Recording You can set up as many as eight timer 1. MAIN MENU 1 Timer 2 Time Recordings 3 Channels 4 Setup 5 Preferences 6 Language/Langue/Idioma 0 Exit Press 1 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu. TIMER 3. programs. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. VCR 2. recording 1 2 Create Review 0 Exit RECORDINGS a New Existing Program Progs. Select 1 to Create a New Program. _mer How often should program record? 4.
The data includes the channel number (press INPUT to select the line input), start time, and end time (including AM or PM). The start date is automatically entered based on the VCR clock. The date and/or speed can be changed when flashing. 6. Review the information to make sure it is correct, and then press MENU to save. Program I Channel Start End Time Time Start Date Tape (One Time) Program 104 Cable Remember to insert a recordable tape and turn the VCR off before the program start time.
Using Two VCRs For Copying Editing Tapes Use one VCR as the playback recording and VCR and the other as the VCR. 1. Connect the VCRs using the diagram 2. Turn on both VCRs and TV. 3. Tune the TVto the VCR viewing at the right. channel (either 3, 4, or TV's video input). (See "How to Find Your TV's Video Input Channel"in the References section of this manual for more information.
Features to Enhance VCR Operation Picture Search Commercial Options V Scan Tracking Pro-Tect time Plus TM Locking Counter On-Screen Displays ¥ ¥ ¥ 31
Picture Search Options The most basic way to search during playback is using the FWD or REV button on the remote control. This section contains several other options available for searching Forward and Reverse a tape. Search You can search a tape during playback. Sound is turned off during picture search. Search works well for tapes recorded at the SLP speed. 1. Press FWD to search forward or REV to search in reverse. 2. Press FWD or REV again or press PLAY 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 a recording. During playback you can locate the program you want to play by the number of index marks or by scanning. search forward or reverse from the location you are on the tape. The VCR will To Search: 1. Press STOP. 2. Press SEARCH on the remote to display the iNDEX SEARCH on-screen display. SEARCH INDEX 3.
4. Press FWD to search forward or REV to search in reverse. 5. Press STOP to stop Go-To searching. GO-TO Current Commercial Scan (SEARCH This is useful for skipping Button) SEARCH tape counter 2:17:25 Press to go REV or FWD to -:--:00 Press SEARCH is commercials or short program segments. to exit, Press SEARCH once during playback to advance the tape GO-TO approximately 30 seconds of recorded material.
Time Counter The time counter shows the actual time it takes to record a program or play back a segment 0:30:00 of a recorded tape. It helps HOURS _J MINUTES locate the beginning or end of programs counter resets to 0:00:00 whenever the VCR. beginning SECONDS I the tape is ejected from For example, if you record a 30-minute program at the of the tape and you want to go to the end of that program to begin another [ you taped.
Things to Know Before Connecting Protect Components Your Components V from Power Surges Connect all components before plugging any power cords into the wall outlet. V Always turn off the TV and other components before you connect or disconnect any cables. Position Cables Correctly to Avoid Audio Hum or Interference Insert all cable plugs firmly Place the audio/video ¥ into their jacks.
Connecting the 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 quality, and must be used if audio/video connections are not available for your TV. These jacks are required for antenna or cable-TV O RF Jack connections. The RF jacks on the VCR are labeled ANT. IN and RF OUT. The coaxial cable supplied with your VCR is used to connect the VCR's RF OUT jack and your TV's antenna input.
Choosing a VCR Connection There are several different ways to connect your VCR, depending on whether or not you have cable service, and if you have a cable box, and whether 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 connection that works.
TV with RFJack Only This assumes: connection You are connecting Your television antenna, cable, or cable box system. 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) coaxial cable for cable or antenna connection; cable box. (2) for To connect: 1. Connect cables as shown. 2.
TV with Audio/Video This connection assumes: You are connecting You r television Jacks an antenna, cable, or cable box system. has audio/video This connection jacks. provides: Mono sound playback from VCR. Record one channel while watching using a cable box for all channels). To use this connection, (except when you must have: (1) coaxial cable for cable/antenna cable box (2) audio/video another connection; (2) for cables To connect1. Connect cables as shown. 2.
TV with A/V Jacks and a Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels Only This cormection assumes: You are using a cable box only to unscramble channels. Your TV has audio/video This connection premium input jacks. provides: Moon sound playback from VCR. Recording a scrambled or unscrambled channel through the cable box while watching an unscrambled channel To use this connection, you must have: (3) coaxial cables (2) audio/video cables (1) splitter To connect: viewed throughchannels the VCR.
This section about controls gives you some the VCR, including additional a description information of the unit's and display. You also will find a Troubleshooting 77ps section this Appendix, which might those simple problems. help to resolve Finally, this section information.
Front Panel \ / ] Remote CHANNEL,TRACKING Up or Down Sensor Selects next higher or lower channel the VCR's charmer memory. Adjusts tracking when a tape is playing. together to recenter tracking. in Press both FWD Forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches the picture forward during playback. Starts slow motion during play-pause and increases slow-motion speed. PLAY.PAUSE Plays a tape. Pauses action for viewing during playback. Pauses recording to prevent recording of unwanted scenes.
Display Panel "nine The current time appears. Only an AM indicator the time. There is no indicator for PM. 313mer Indicator (Q) when VCR is turned Lights during express or timer recording off and set for timer recording. clock is not set or when a timer cassette in the VCR.
Back Panel 3 CH. 4 Switch Selects the channel to which you will tune the TV to see the VCR picture if you connect the VCR using one of the basic hookups. ANT. IN Jack Receives a signal from an antenna or cable system when attached. AUDIO and VIDEO IN Jacks Receives signals from another component, like a VCR or camcorder, when it is connected to these jacks. Press INPUT on the remote to select L1 to record from these jacks.
How to Find Your TV's Video Input Channel You need to tune your TV to the Video Input Channel if you are using the VCR's AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jacks to connect to the TV's AUDIO/VIDEO TV autton INPUT jacks. You must select this "channel" before you can see the VCR's menus, the cable or antenna reception, and the content that's on a tape. The video channel on TVs varies for different different brands and models.
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. The batteries may need changing. Make sure the Remote VCR1/VCR2 setting is set to VCR1 so the remote that came packed with your VCR can operate it. ProTect Plus TM Locking feature is activated.
Will 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 to return to normal playback. Check the ProTect Plus VCR Panel Indicators TM feature. flash -timer ((_)) and other panel indicators flash when the ProTect Plus TM Locking feature is activated or when you press a button on the remote or VCR and ProTect Plus is activated.
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. Will not Auto Channel Search active channels correctly Check to make sure the antenna connections correct. are secure and Check to make sure the Signal Type: CABLE/ANTENNA set correctly.
Specifications Format: VHS Record/Playback Video: 2 head System: Audio: Mono record/playback Video Signal System: EIA standard: Antenna: system NTSC color 75-ohm external VHF/UHF combined Tuner: antenna terminal USA: t81 channels capability* (125 cable channels) Canada: 178 channels capability* (122 cable channels) Type: AutoProgramming frequency Power Requirement: 120V AC, 60 Hz Power Consumption: 17 watts Dimensions: 3.64 inches high (91 mm) 14.
Limited Warranty What your warranty covers: Any defect in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: Ninety 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 whichever comes first. to the rental firm, What we will do: Pay any Authorized GE VCR Service Center the labor charges to repair your VCR. Pay any Authorized repair your VCR.
A Connections 37 Audiofideo Adding/removing channels AudioNideo (AN)jacks Audio/video cables 12 9, 20, 38, 41, 46, 47 37, 39, 42 Auto Channel Search Auto channel search Auto clock feature Auto Auto play feature 16, 22 TVNCR feature 40 TV with rewind Automatic tracking unscrambling Copying 22 22 B Batteries in the remote 9 positioning Cables, types of CHAN buttons Channel tapes 38 12 Daylight-saving time panel 13, 14 on screen 35 22 EnergySaverfeature 17 Express Re
POWER button 5 POWER button Jacks 22, 44 Power surges AUDIONIDEO 47 audio/video 46 AudioNideo (AN) PREFERENCES menu Preferred IN (FROM ANT) 46 46 OUT (TO TV) 46 Jacks, types of 37 tape speed Pro-Tect Plus locking Problem solving PROGRAMS 15, 16, 17 17 34 48 OVERLAP message 38 Q i QuickSet Language feature LANGUAGE Locking Guide 5, 8 8 menu feature 6, 8 R 34 REC button M 44 RECORD button 21, 23, 26 Record protect MENU button 6, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 20 MUTE bu
S Time counter 35 TIME menu SAFE display Safety tab Search 34 22, 23 commercial forward scan 34 and reverse frame advance index 33 slow-motion 27, 45 Timer 26 recording 28 48 Tracking 34 TRACKING button TRACKING 21, 33 buttons TV button SAVINGS menu SET TIME AND DATE menu ZONE menu 32 Troubleshooting 44 SET DAYLIGHT SETTIME TIMER indicator Tips, troubleshooting 32 SEARCH button 13 stopping 32 32 Sensor, remote 13, 14 Time zone 13 14 13 tips 48 20, 47 TV functio
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