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Page 2 - Introduction; WARNING; Cautions

i Introduction WARNING To reduce the risk offire or shock hazard,do not expose this VCRto rain or moisture. Important Information Cautions WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVECOVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.REFER SERVICING T...

Page 3 - Recording a Program; Table of Contents; Important Information; Using the Remote Control

Using the Playback Features Auto Head Cleaner ________________ 16Pause for Stop-Action______________ 16Frame Advance ___________________ 16Slow Motion______________________ 17Picture Search ____________________ 17Digital Auto Tracking _____________ 17Manual Tracking __________________17 DISPLAY Butt...

Page 4 - Hooking Up the VCR; Choosing a Hookup; Answer the questions to choose the hookup for your VCR.; Optional Hookups

2 Hooking Up the VCR Choosing a Hookup The hookups on pages 3 through 7 are divided into two hookup types: Basic (A) andAdvanced (B). The Basic hookup shows the backs of TVs that have only an antenna/cable connection.It is the easier of the two and additional accessories may not be needed. The Advan...

Page 5 - Back of VCR; Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box

3 Hooking Up the VCR VIDEO IN OUT ANTENNA AUDIO IN OUT IN OUT Back of VCR Back of TV 300/75 Ohm Adapter OR From Antenna or Cable Cable/ Antenna OR VHF UHF RF Coaxial Cable (supplied) 75 to 75/300 Ohm Separator Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box A. Basic hookup. Use this hookup for a simple ...

Page 6 - Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels

4 Hooking Up the VCR Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels VIDEO IN OUT ANTENNA AUDIO IN OUT IN OUT OUT IN Cable Box From Cable RF Coaxial Cable Back of VCR Back of TV Cable/ Antenna OR VHF UHF RF Coaxial Cable (supplied) 75 to 75/300 Ohm Separator VIDEO IN OUT ANTENNA AUDIO IN OUT ...

Page 7 - Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Only Pay Channels

5 Hooking Up the VCR Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Only Pay Channels (such as HBO, Showtime, Pay-Per-View, etc.) A. Basic hookup. Use this hookup for a simple connectionwhich requires fewer accessories. 1 . Connect as shown. This connection may require additionalaccessories not provided....

Page 8 - Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes

6 Hooking Up the VCR Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes VIDEO IN OUT ANTENNA AUDIO IN OUT IN OUT VIDEO IN OUT ANTENNA AUDIO IN OUT IN OUT Playback VCR From Antenna, Cable or Cable Box RF Coaxial Cable (supplied) Recording VCR Audio/Video Cables RF Coaxial Cable or Use the previously selected hook...

Page 9 - Setting Up the VCR; Check accessories with VCR.; Attach power cord to back of VCR.; Startup

7 continued on next page Setting Up the VCR 1. Check accessories with VCR. Contact your dealer if any items are missing. 2. Attach power cord to back of VCR. 3. Insert batteries in remote. 4. Turn on the TV. A. Turn on the TV. B . If you used one of the basic hookups, tune the TV to channel 3. If yo...

Page 11 - Add or remove channels from the VCR’s memory.; Place channels in the VCR’s memory.

9 Setting Up the VCR Startup 10. Add or remove channels from the VCR’s memory. You may want to add or remove channels if some of the channelsare not active, have weak signals, or you do not want to watchthem. A . Press VCR1 on the remote. B . Press MENU•PROG on the remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU on...

Page 13 - Controlling a VCR; Program the VCR for Remote Control

11 Using the Remote Control Controlling a VCR The VCRÕs remote controls two compatible GE, RCA, or ProScan VCRs withthe VCR1 and VCR2•LD buttons. Most compatible VCRs automatically respond to VCR1 without being programmed. If you own two compatible VCRs, test them to see if VCR1 turns on both VCRs. ...

Page 14 - Buttons; Component Buttons

12 Using the Remote Control Buttons SEARCH VOL VOL MUTE PREV CH DISPLAY INPUT 1 4 7 TV•VCR 3 6 9 2 5 8 0 CLEAR SPEED REW PLAY FF STOP PAUSE REC MENU PROG * POW ER VCR1 TV VCR2•LD CHAN C H A N TRACKING 3 4 SLOW – + EDIT F.ADV TV Turns on a compatible GE, RCA,or ProScan TV and sets theremote to contro...

Page 15 - VCR Function Buttons

13 Using the Remote Control Buttons CHANNEL Up or Down Selects next higher or lowerchannel in the TVÕs channelmemory when remote is set tocontrol a TV. CLEAR Removes menus or statusdisplays from the screen. DISPLAY Shows the status displays on thescreen. Removes menus or displays fromthe screen. MUT...

Page 16 - Controlling a TV; Operate the TV; Program the Remote for a TV

14 Using the Remote Control Controlling a TV Operate the TV After you have set up your remote to control your TV, test the TV buttonsto see which ones operate your TV. 1 . Point the remote at the TV and press TV . 2 . If TV does not turn on in step 1 , press TV and then POWER. 3 . Use the ÒTV Functi...

Page 17 - Playing a Tape; Operating Instructions; NTSC Video Playback Mode

15 Playing a Tape Operating Instructions NTSC Video Playback Mode You can select the type of playback for tapes recorded in NTSC. 1 . Press MENU•PROG on the remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen. 2 . Press 4 to display the PREFERENCES menu. 3 . Press 5 to select NTSC or PAL playback. ¥ Se...

Page 18 - Using the Playback Features; Auto Head Cleaner

16 Using the Playback Features Auto Head Cleaner The VCR has an automatic head cleaner that minimizes the need for professionalhead cleaning. Pause for Stop Action This feature stops the tape in action and allows you to examine the details of thescene. Stop action works best for tapes recorded in th...

Page 19 - Digital Auto Tracking

17 Slow Motion You can view the picture in forward slow motion during play or play pause. SLOW up and down allow you to change the speed. Sound is turned off during slow-motion playback. Slow motion works best in the SP or SLP speed. 1 . During playback, press SLOW – or + to start slow- motion playb...

Page 20 - DISPLAY Button

18 Using the Playback Features Playing a Tape DISPLAY Button 1. Press DISPLAY on the remote to display the status of the VCR, channel number, timecounter, date, time, and tape speed on the TVscreen. The time will appear in the displaypanel. The time and date must be set before they aredisplayed. If ...

Page 21 - Index Search; Zero Search

19 Index Search The VCR has a ÒVHS Index Search SystemÓ that automatically records an index mark on the tape every time you stop andthen start a new recording. During playback you can locate the program you want to play by the number of index marks. The VCR will automatically locate the index number...

Page 22 - Types of Recordings; Recording Speeds; Recording Pause; Using the Recording Features

20 Your VCR provides different types of recording. These types are explained in the following sections: Basic Recording Ð Operating Instructions Recording While You're Away Timer Recording One Touch Recording (OTR) Using Two VCRs for Copying Tapes Types of Recordings Recording a Program Recording Sp...

Page 23 - To Make a Recording; Basic Recording – Operating Instructions

21 Recording a Program To Make a Recording Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel, either 3, 4, or TVÕs video input channel. 1. Insert a tape with safety tab in place. The cassette-in indicator lights in the VCRÕs display panel. 2. Press VCR1 ( VCR2•LD) to set remote to control the VC...

Page 24 - Recording While You’re Away (Timer Recording); Setting a Timer Recording; Turn off the VCR

22 Recording a Program Recording While You’re Away (Timer Recording) The timer program feature lets you program the VCR to record up to eight differentprograms within a one year period. Before setting the timer, make sure that: ¥ The clock is set correctly.¥ A tape with safety tab has been inserted ...

Page 25 - Check or Clear a Timer Recording; Select Cable Box (or Satellite Receiver) Channel

23 Recording a Program Check or Clear a Timer Recording 1. Press MENU•PROG on remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen. 2. Press 1 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu. 3. Press 2 for Review Existing Progs. feature. The first program in the timer is displayed. ¥ Check the Programs: Press...

Page 26 - One Touch Recording; Stopping a Recording in Progress

24 Recording a Program One Touch Recording One touch recording lets you record up to four hours without using the timer program feature. The VCRwill turn off automatically at the end of the recording. SLP VCR H M RECORD Display showing 30minutes remaining for onetouch recording. C SEARCH VOL VOL MUT...

Page 27 - Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes; Using Dual Remote with AutoEdit

25 Recording a Program Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes Operating Instructions (Refer to hookup on page 6.) Use this VCR as the playback VCR and the other VCR as the recording VCR. If you have two compatible VCRs, use the AutoEdit feature described below. 1. Turn on the TV and VCRs. 2. T...

Page 28 - References; Location of Controls; Front Panel

26 References Location of Controls Front Panel CHANNEL/ TRACKING ( Up or Down) Selects next higher or lower channel inthe VCRÕs channel memory.Adjusts tracking when a tape is playing. EJECT Press when the VCR is stopped to ejectthe cassette. FWD (Fast Forward) Fast forwards the tape when the VCR iss...

Page 29 - Back Panel; Display Panel

27 References Location of Controls Back Panel ANTENNA IN Connector Receives the signal from an antenna or cablesystem that is attached to this connector. ANTENNA OUT Connector Passes signal to TV using the coaxial cablesupplied. VIDEO and AUDIO IN Jacks Receives signals from another component, likea...

Page 31 - Cleaning the VCR

29 References Format: VHS Record/Playback Video: 4-Head System: Audio: 2 Mono record/playback system Video Signal System: PAL M and NTSC Recording and Playback Antenna: 75-ohm external VHF/UHF combined antenna terminal Tuner: USA: 181 channels capability* (125 cable channels) Type: AutoProgramming f...

Page 32 - Trouble Checks; Trouble

30 References Trouble Checks Sometimes problems can be easily solved by checking a few basic things. Check belowbefore you call for help or take your VCR to an Authorized GE VCR Service Center. N o power Clock shows incorrect time or date Remote locks up VCR does not respond to remote Remote no long...

Page 34 - Index

32 References Index Accessories, Included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Add or Remove Channels from Memory . . . . . .9 ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS Menu . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Antenna Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,3 ANTENNA IN Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...