Page 2 - Introduction; WARNING; Important Information; Cautions
i Introduction WARNING To reduce the risk offire or shock hazard,do not expose this VCRto rain or moisture. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of 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 d...
Page 3 - Table of Contents
1 Introduction Table of Contents 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.; 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) andAdvanced (B). The basic hookups show the backs of TVs that have only an antenna/cable connection. It isthe 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; Back of TV
3 Hooking Up the VCR RF OUT ANT. IN CH. 3 4 AUDIO VIDEO OUT IN L R 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 si...
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 RF OUT ANT. IN CH. 3 4 AUDIO VIDEO OUT IN L R 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 OUT IN Cable Box From Cable R...
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.) A. Basic hookup. Use this hookup for a simple connectionwhich requires fewer accessories. 1 . Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR to either channel 3 or 4. You will tune the...
Page 8 - Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes
6 Hooking Up the VCR Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes RF OUT ANT. IN CH. 3 4 AUDIO VIDEO OUT IN L R RF OUT ANT. IN CH. 3 4 AUDIO VIDEO OUT IN L R Playback VCR RF Coaxial Cable (supplied) Recording VCR Audio/Video Cables RF Coaxial Cable or Use the hookup to the TV as previously selected on page...
Page 9 - Setting Up the VCR; Startup
1. Check accessories with VCR. Contact your dealer if any items are missing. 2. Insert batteries in remote. 7 continued on next page Setting Up the VCR Remote (Stock No. 221342) F.ADV SLOW SEARCH POWER REW PLAY FF REC STOP PAUSE INPUT PREV CH TRACKING CLEAR MENU 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 CHANNEL DISPLAY S...
Page 11 - Add or remove channels from the VCR’s memory.
9 Setting Up the VCR 8. Set the time and date. When you first turn on the VCR, --:-- appears in the clock area of the VCR’s display panel. Startup VCR SLP 6. Add or remove channels from the VCR’s memory. You may want to add or remove channels if some of thechannels are not active, have weak signals,...
Page 13 - Using the Remote Control; VCR Function Buttons
11 VCR Function Buttons F.ADV SLOW SEARCH POWER REW PLAY FF REC STOP PAUSE INPUT PREV CH TRACKING CLEAR MENU 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 CHANNEL DISPLAY SPEED TV•VCR - + Using the Remote Control CHANNEL Up or Down Selects next higher or lowerchannel in the VCR’s channelmemory. CLEAR Resets time counter to 0...
Page 14 - Playing a Tape; Operating Instructions; To Play a Tape
12 Playing a Tape Operating Instructions 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 fea...
Page 15 - Using the Playback Features; Auto Play Feature
13 Playing a Tape Using the Playback Features Auto Play Feature This feature lets you tell the VCR whether you want it to automatically startplaying a tape that is inserted with the safety tab removed. 1 . Press MENU on the remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen. 2 . Press 4 to display the...
Page 16 - Frame Advance
14 Playing a Tape Frame Advance Frame advance lets you view one stop-action frame after another. Frame advanceworks best for tapes recorded in the SP or SLP speed. 1 . Press PAUSE to stop the action. PAUS appears in the VCR’s display panel. 2 . Press F.ADV each time you want to view a frame of the s...
Page 17 - DISPLAY Button
15 Using the Playback Features Playing a Tape DISPLAY Button 1. Press DISPLAY to display the status of the VCR, channel number, time counter, date,time, and tape speed on the TV screen. TheVCR status will appear in the display panel. The time and date must be set before they aredisplayed. If you do ...
Page 18 - Index Search; Zero Search
16 ZERO SEARCH Current tape counter is 2:17:25 Press REW to go to 0:00:00 Press SEARCH to exit ZERO SEARCH Current tape counter is -2:17:25 Press FF to go to 0:00:00 Press SEARCH to exit Commercial Scan (SEARCH Button) This is useful for scanning commercials or short program segments. 1 . Press SEAR...
Page 19 - To Select Playback Sound
17 Using the Playback Features Playing a Tape 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-fistereo sound is recorded on separate left and right stereo channels. Monaural sound isrecorded on the linear track. To enjoy ...
Page 20 - Recording a Program; Types of Recordings; Recording Speeds; Recording Pause; Using the Recording Features
18 Recording a Program Your VCR provides different types of recording. These types are explained in the following sections: Basic Recording – Operating Instructions One Touch Recording Recording While You're Away Timer Recording Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP (Second Audio Program) Recording A...
Page 21 - To Make a Recording
19 Recording a Program Types of Recordings Basic Recording – Operating Instructions To Make a Recording Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel, either 3, 4, or TV’s videoinput channel. 1. Insert a tape with safety tab in place.The cassette-in indicator lights in the VCR’s display pane...
Page 22 - One Touch Recording; Stopping a Recording in Progress
20 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. POWER CHANNEL STOP • EJECT TRACKING RECORD REW PLAY • PAUSE FWD VCR SLP REC RECORD Display showing ...
Page 23 - Recording While You’re Away (Timer Recording); Setting a Timer Recording; Turn off the VCR
VCR MAIN MENU 1 Timer Recordings 21 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 w...
Page 24 - Checking or Clearing Timer Recordings; Recording While You’re Away
VCR MAIN MENU 1 Timer Recordings 22 Recording a Program 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 RECORDINGS menu. 3. Press 2 for Review Existing Progs. feature. 4. Press MENU to display information for the ne...
Page 25 - To Record Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP
23 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 not,press TV•VCR to t...
Page 26 - Recording Audio Only; To Record Audio Only
24 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. Any video on the tape will be erased when you record audio only. To Record Audio Only 1. Press the INPUT button to select a line input. Press INPUT to recor...
Page 27 - Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes
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 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 ...
Page 28 - References; Location of Controls; Front Panel
26 References Location of Controls POWER CHANNEL STOP • EJECT TRACKING RECORD REW PLAY • PAUSE FWD CHANNEL or TRACKING Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel inthe VCR’s channel memory. Adjusts tracking during playback orpause. FWD (Fast Forward) Fast forwards the tape when the VCR isstoppe...
Page 29 - Back Panel
27 Location of Controls References Back Panel CH3 CH4 Switch Selects the channel to which you will tune the TVto see the VCR picture if you connect the VCRusing one of the basic hookups. ANT. (Antenna) IN Connector Receives the signal from an antenna or cablesystem that is attached to this connector...
Page 30 - AM; TIMER; Status indicators show what the VCR is doing.; Display Panel
28 AM VCR SLP REC TIMER STEREO SAP HI-FI Cassette-in Indicator ( ) Lights when a tape is in the VCR. Flashes whiletape is ejecting. Channel Number, Line Indicator ( VID1 ), Time, Time Counter, or Status IndicatorThe current time, time counter, channel number, orline indicator ( VID1 ) appears here. ...
Page 31 - Cleaning the VCR
29 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* (122 cable ch...
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 VCR does not respond to remote No picture when VCR turned on – using a basichookup Poor or no pictu...
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 or 45 days fromdate of shipment to the renta...
Page 35 - Index
33 References Index Accessories, Included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Add or Remove Channels from Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS Menu . . . . .9 Advance, Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 ANT. (Antenna) IN Connector . . . . .3-6,27 Antenna...
