Page 2 - Introduction; WARNING; Important Information; Cautions
i Introduction WARNING To reduce the risk of fireor shock hazard, do notexpose this product torain or moisture. Caution: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert. Attention: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la ...
Page 3 - Table of Contents
Introduction Table of Contents 1 Important Information Warnings ______________________________ i Cautions ______________________________ i Note to Cable TV Installer _______________ i Product Registration ____________________ i Hooking Up the VCR Choosing a Hookup ____________________ 2 Antenna or C...
Page 4 - Hooking Up the VCR; Choosing a Hookup; Answer the questions to choose the hookup for your VCR.; Choose one answer from below.; Optional Hookups
2 Hooking Up the VCR Choosing a Hookup The hookups on pages 3 through 5 are divided into two hookup types: Basic (A) and Advanced (B). The basic hookup shows the backs of TVs that have only an antenna/cableconnection. It is the easier of the two and additional accessories may not beneeded. The advan...
Page 5 - Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box; Set the; Plug in power cords of VCR and TV.; Back of VCR; Back of TV
3 Hooking Up the VCR OUT TO TV IN FROM ANT. CH3 5 6 4 AUDIO VIDEO IN OUT R L 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 hooku...
Page 6 - Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels; switch on back of VCR
4 Hooking Up the VCR Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels OUT TO TV IN FROM ANT. CH3 5 6 4 AUDIO VIDEO IN OUT R L Back of VCR OUT IN Cable Box From Cable RF Coaxial Cable Back of TV Cable/ Antenna OR VHF UHF RF Coaxial Cable (supplied) 75 to 75/300 Ohm Separator OUT TO TV IN FROM A...
Page 7 - Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels Only
5 Hooking Up the VCR Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels Only (such as HBO, Showtime, Pay-Per-View, etc.) OUT TO TV IN FROM ANT. CH3 5 6 4 AUDIO VIDEO IN OUT R L Back of VCR OUT IN Cable Box From Cable RF Coaxial Cable Back of TV Cable/ Antenna OR VHF UHF RF Coaxial Cable (supplie...
Page 8 - Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes
6 Hooking Up the VCR Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes OUT TO TV IN FROM ANT. CH3 5 6 4 AUDIO VIDEO IN OUT R L OUT TO TV IN FROM ANT. CH3 5 6 4 AUDIO VIDEO IN OUT R L Playback VCR RF Coaxial Cable (supplied) Recording VCR Audio/Video Cables RF Coaxial Cable or Use the hookup to the TV as previou...
Page 9 - Setting Up the VCR; Remote; Startup
7 Setting Up the VCR 1. Check accessories with VCR. Contact your dealer if any items are missing. 2. Insert batteries in remote. 3. Turn on the TV. A. Turn on the TV. B . If you used one of the basic hookups, tune the TV to the channel selected with the 3 5 6 4 switch on back of VCR. If you used one...
Page 10 - Sélectionner la langue.; To change the Signal Type:
VCR MAIN MENU 1 Timer Recordings2 Set Clock3 Channels4 Preferences5 Audio6 Language Setting Up the VCR Startup 8 CHANNELS 1 Auto Channel Search2 Add/Remove Channels3 Signal Type: ANTENNA4 Cable Box Setup 0 Exit 5. Select the language/Seleccione el idioma/ Sélectionner la langue. The VCR displays the...
Page 11 - Add or remove channels from the VCR’s memory.; Skip this step if you used one of the basic hookups.
VCR MAIN MENU 1 Timer Recordings2 Set Clock SET TIME AND DATE Time --:-- -- (hh:mm) Date --/--/-- 9 Setting Up the VCR Startup 7. 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 watch...
Page 12 - Skip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups.
10 10. Use TV•VCR button. Skip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups. When using one of the basic hookups, the TV•VCR button lets you switch between the picture coming from the VCR or the picturefrom the TV channel. This button lets you record a program on theVCR while watching another c...
Page 13 - Using the Remote Control; Buttons; Up or Down
11 Using the Remote Control Buttons MENU CLEAR INPUT PREV CH SPEED - SLOW + F.ADV T R A C K I N G C H A N N E L RECORD PAUSE SEARCH STOP TV • VCR DISPLAY REW PLAY FF 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 POWER CHANNEL Up or Down Selects next higher or lowerchannel in the VCR’s channelmemory. CLEAR Resets time counter...
Page 14 - Playing a Tape; To play a tape; End of Tape; Playback; Auto Play Feature
12 Playing a Tape To play a tape 1 . Turn on the TV and tune it to channel 3, 4, or TV’s video input to see the picture from the VCR. 2 . Insert a tape in the VCR. VCR automatically turns on. The cassette-in indicator lights, and the VCR indicator lights if the Auto TV/VCR feature is set to ON . The...
Page 15 - Using the Playback Features; Pause for Stop Action
13 Using the Playback Features Pause for Stop Action This feature stops the tape in action and allows you to examine the details of the scene. Stopaction works well for tapes recorded in SP or SLP speed. 1 . Press PAUSE during playback to stop the action. STILL appears in the display panel. 2 . Pres...
Page 16 - Picture Search; Fast Forward Search; Automatic Tracking
14 Using the Playback Features Playing a Tape Picture Search You can search for a specific tape location during playback by fast forwarding orrewinding the tape. Sound is turned off during picture search. Picture search works bestfor tapes recorded in SP or SLP speed. Fast Forward Search 1 . During ...
Page 17 - DISPLAY Button; Time Counter
15 DISPLAY Button The DISPLAY button shows the status of the VCR channel number, time counter, date, time and tape speed on the TV screen. The time and date mustbe set before they can be displayed. 1. Press DISPLAY to display the status of the VCR,If you do not press DISPLAY again, these displays wi...
Page 18 - Index Search; To Index Search
16 Playing a Tape Commercial Scan (SEARCH Button) This is useful for scanning commercials or short program segments. 1 . Press SEARCH once during playback to advance the tape approximately 60 seconds. 2 . Press SEARCH twice during playback to advance the tape approximately 120 seconds. Index Search ...
Page 19 - To Select Playback Sound
17 Playing a Tape Using the Playback Features Tape Playback: HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX Feature The VCR records the same audio on both the Hi-Fi and linear tracks on the tape. The Hi-Fisound is recorded on separate left and right stereo channels. Monaural sound is recordedon the linear track. To enjoy Hi-Fi s...
Page 20 - Recording a Program; Recording Speeds; Normal Recording; To Make a Recording; Recordings
18 Recording a Program Your VCR provides different recording options. These options are explained in this section of the manual. Recording Speeds Press SPEED on the remote to select a recording speed (SP or SLP). The speed you select appears on the TV screen. Tapes recorded in LP can be played in th...
Page 21 - Recording While You’re Away (Timer Recording); Setting a Timer Recording; Turn off the VCR
VCR MAIN MENU 1 Timer Recordings TIMER RECORDINGS 1 Create a New Program 19 Recording a Program Recording While You’re Away (Timer Recording) The timer program features let you program the VCR to record up to eight different programswithin a one year period. Before setting the timer, make sure that:...
Page 22 - Select Cable Box Viewing Channel; If you have a cable box, follow the directions below.; Only SOME Channels
VCR MAIN MENU 1 Timer Recordings2 Set Clock3 Channels 20 Recording a Program Recording While You’re Away (Timer Recording) Select Cable Box Viewing Channel If you have a cable box, follow the directions below. 1. Press MENU on the remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen. 2. Press 3 to d...
Page 23 - Checking or Clearing Timer Recordings
VCR MAIN MENU 1 Timer Recordings TIMER RECORDINGS 1 Create a New Program2 Review Existing Progs. 21 Recording a Program Recording While You’re Away (Timer Recording) Checking or Clearing Timer Recordings 1. Press MENU on remote to display VCR MAIN MENU on TV screen. 2. Press 1 to display the TIMER R...
Page 24 - One Touch Recording; Stopping a Recording in Progress; Display on TV Screen
22 Recording a Program One Touch Recording One touch recording lets you record up to four hours without using the timerprogram feature. The VCR will turn off automatically at the end of the recording. CHANNEL CHANNEL TRACKING INPUT TV • VCR TRACKING POWER EJECT STOP FWD REW RECORD PAUSE PLAY R E C S...
Page 25 - To Record Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP
23 Recording a Program To Record Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel, either 3, 4, or TV’s video input. 1 . Insert a tape with safety tab in place. 2 . If using one of the basic hookups, make sure the VCR indicator appears in the VCR’s display panel. If n...
Page 26 - Recording Audio Only; To Record Audio Only; Recording Features; Recording Pause
24 Recording a Program Recording Audio Only You can record audio only from another audio source connected to the AUDIO IN ( L and R ) jacks on the back of the VCR. To Record Audio Only 1. Press the INPUT button until the line indicator ( VIDEO ) appears on the TV screen. The VCR will record audio fr...
Page 27 - Operating Instructions; at the same time; Copying and Editing Using Compatible Remote; Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes; Important Reminder:
Operating Instructions (Refer to hookup on page 6.) Use one VCR as the playback VCR and the other as the recording VCR. 1. Turn on the TV and VCRs. 2. Tune TV to the VCR viewing channel, either 3, 4, or TV’s video input. 3. If you have connected your VCR using Option A (page 6), tune recordingVCR to...
Page 28 - References; Location of Controls; Front Panel
26 References Location of Controls CHANNEL CHANNEL TRACKING INPUT TV • VCR TRACKING POWER EJECT STOP FWD REW RECORD PAUSE PLAY CHANNEL/TRACKING Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel inthe VCR’s channel memory.Adjusts tracking when a tape is playing. EJECT Press when the VCR is stopped to e...
Page 29 - Back Panel
27 References Location of Controls Back Panel CH 3 5 5 6 6 4 Switch Selects the channel to which you will tunethe TV to see the VCR picture if youconnect the VCR using one of the basichookups. IN FROM ANT. (Antenna) Connector Receives the signal from an antenna orcable system that is attached to thi...
Page 30 - S L P; S T E R E O; Cassette-in Indicator; Display Panel
28 References Location of Controls R E C T I M E R S L P V C R S T E R E O S A P H i - F i Cassette-in Indicator ( ) Lights when a tape is in the VCR. Channel Number or LINE The channel number or line input isdisplayed. Press INPUT to display LINE to record from the VIDEO and AUDIO IN jacks. Hi-Fi I...
Page 31 - Cleaning the VCR
29 References Format: VHS Record/Playback Video: 4-Head System: Audio: 2 Hi-Fi record/playback system Video Signal System: EIA standard: NTSC color Antenna: 75-ohm external VHF/UHF combined antenna terminal Tuner: USA: 181 channels capability* (125 cable channels) Canada: 178 channels capability* (1...
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 Servicenter. N o power Remote locks up VCR does not respond to remote Poor or no picture for normal TV viewing Snowy or no...
Page 34 - Limited Warranty
32 References Limited Warranty What your warranty covers: • Any defect in material 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. What we will do: • Pay any Authorized GE VC...
Page 35 - Index
33 References Index Accessories, Included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Add or Remove Channels from Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 ADD/REMOVE CHANNEL Menu . . . . . .9 Antenna Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,3 AUDIO and VIDEO Jacks . . . .3-6,21,24,27 AUDIO Menu . . . . ....
