GE 13TVR62 User Manual

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Cautions

FCC regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this
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images include network logos, phone numbers, and video games. Ex-
tended viewing of channels displaying these images should be avoided.

Note to Cable TV Installer

This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820-40 of the National
Electrical Code (Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) which

provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the

cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as
close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Product Registration

Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately.
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of purchase. Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in
case you need them. The numbers are located on the back of the TV/VCR

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Table of Contents

Important Information

Warning
Cautions

Note to Cable TVInstaller
Product Registration

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Setting Up the TV/VCR

Startup

Unpack your TV/VCR and

Remote Control 2

Insert Batteries in Remote 2
Place Your TV/VCR on a

Stable Surface 3

Connect Antenna or Cable-TV

System 3

Plug in the TV/VCR 3
Turn On the TV/VCR 3

Select the Language (Escqie

un Idioma/Choissisez une langue) 3

Put Channels into Memory

(Auto Channel Search) 4

Set the Signal Type (optional) 4
Add or Remove Channels from

TV/VCR's Memory 4

Set the Time and Date (Clock) __ 5
Select a Channel and Adjust

the Volume 5

Using the Remote Control

Buttons 6-7

TV/VCR Features

Using the TV/VCR Features

On-Screen Displays 8
Adjust the Video 8

Closed Captioning 9

Commercial Skip 9
Sleep Timer 10

Wake-Up Timer 10
Front Panel Block 10

Parental Controls and V-Chip__ 11

Setting TV Rating Limits 12
Setting Movie Rating Limits 14
Blocking Unrated Programs 15

Lock/Unlock Parental Controls 15

Using the Playback Features

Pause
Frame Advance
Picture Search

Automatic Tracking

Manual Tracking

Time Counter_

Commercial Scan

Auto Play Feature
Auto Repeat Feature

Index Search
Zero Search
Blank Search

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Recording a Program

Recording Features

Recording Speeds 22
Recording Pause 22

Types of Recordings

Basic Recording 23
Express Recording 24

Timer Recording

Setting a Timer Recording __ 25
Checking or Clearing Timer

Recordings 26

Stopping a Timer Recording __ 26

Copying and Editing Tapes 27

Location of Controls

FrontPanel
Back Panel

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Hooking Up the TV/VCR

Choosing a Hookup 29
Connect Antenna or Cable System Without

a Cable Box 30

Connect a Cable System With Cable Box _ 31
Connect VCR or Camcorder

for Copying Tapes 32

References

Trouble Checks

Cleaning the TV/VCR

Limited Wan'anty

Index

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35
36
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Playing a Tape

Operating Instructions

To Play a Tape

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Startup

1. Unpack the TV/VCR and remote control

Contact your dealer if your remote control is missing,

REW PLAY FF

RIO STOP PAUSE

D_SPLAY _NPUT

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2. Insert batteries in remote

Startup

3. Place your TV/VCR on a stable surface

4. Connect antenna or cable-TV system

Connect a home antenna or a cable-TV system. Details onpages 29_32.

5. Plug in the TV/VCR

Plug the power cord into the wall outlet, matching the wide blade of
the plug with the wide slot in the outlet. Be sure to insert the plug

completely.

6. Turn on the TVNCR

Press POWER on the front of the TV/VCR or press POWER on the
remote. The indicator in the POWER button on the front of the

TV/VCR will light when the TV/VCR is on.

7. Select the language.

(Escoja un idioma./Choisissez une langue.)

This feature lets you select English, Spanish, or French as the

language for your on-screen displays.
A. Press MENUon the remote to display the TV/VCR MAINMENU.

B. Press 1 to display the SCREEN menu.

C. Press 3 to toggle the menu language between English, Spanish and

French. The default menu language when you first turn on the
TV/VCR is English.

TV/VCR MAIN MENU

Screen

Screen

I Picture _uality
2 Closed Captioning

3 Menu Language: English

(Idioma/Langue)

0 Exit

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Startup

8. Put Channels into Memory (Auto Channel Search)

A. Press MENU on the remote to display the TV/VCR MAIN MENU.

B. Press 5 to display the SETUP menu.

G. Press 1 to start AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH.

D. Allow the TV/VCR to search for all channels. Pressing any buttons

during Auto Channel Search will stop the search and only some
channels will be in the TV/VCR's memory. When the search is
finished the TV/VCR will automatically tune to the first channel
in the channel memory list.

Set the Signal Type (optional)

The TV/VCR automatically selects the signal type (cable or antenna)
when you run the Auto Channel Search in step 8. If you want to

change the signal type, follow the directions below.

A. Press MENU on the remote to display the TWVCR MAIN MENU.

B. Press 5 to display the SETUP menu.

C. Press 5 to toggle the Signal Type between ANTENNA and CABLE.

• After changing the signal type, you may need to re-enter the
channel number you are trying to receive.

• After changing the signal type, you may need to Auto Channel
Search again.

TV/VCR MAIN MENU

I Screen
2 Time

3 Timer Recordings
4 Parental Controls

5 Setup

SETUP

I Auto Channel Search

AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH

Mow scanning channel 14

Press any key to cancel

TV/VCR MAIN MENU

I Screen
2 Time
3 Timer Recordings

4 Parental Controls
5 Setup

SETUP

1 Auto Channel Search
2 Add/Remove Channels
3 Set Auto Repeat

4 Auto Play: ON
5 Signal Type: CABLE

0 Exit

TV/VCR MAIN MENU

I Screen
2 Time
3 Timer Recordings

4 Parental Controls
5 Setup

SETUP

I Auto Channel Search
2 Add/Remove Channels

ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS

Channel 10
is presently ADDED

10. Add or remove channels from the TV/VCR's memory

You may want to add or remove channels if some of them are not

active, have weak signals, or you do not want them in your channel
memory. A channel that has been removed can still be selected by
pressing the remote control's number buttons.

A, Press MENU on the remote to display the TWVCR MAIN MENU.

B, Press 5 to display the SETUP menu.

C. Press 2 to display the ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS screen.

D. Follow the directions on the screen to add or remove a channel.

E. Add or remove more channels by entering the channel number or

pressing CHAN up or down.

Press CLEAR to remove
Press MENU to exit

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Startup

11. Set the Time and Date (Clock)

To set the clock:

A. Press MENU on the remote to display the TV/VCR MAIN MENU.

B. Press 2 to display the TIME menu.

C. Press 1 to display the SET TIME and DATE screen.

D. Use the number buttons on the remote to enter the time.

• Press 0 before 1; 0 is added automatically before all other

numbers. Press 1 for AM or 2 for PM. Example: For a time of

1:O? PM, press O, then 1, then 0, then 7, then 2.

E. Use the number buttons on the remote to enter the date.

• The day of the week will automatically appear after you enter
the year.

• Press CLEAR on the remote at any time to change incorrect
entries.

F. Press MENU on the remote to start the clock.

G. To exit and return to TV viewing, follow the on-screen instructions.
H. To display the time and date, press DISPLAY on the remote.

TVIVCR MAIN MENU

Screen
Time

TIME

I Set Time and Date

SET TIME AND DATE

Time ......

(hh_mm)

Date --/--/--

Press MENU to cancel

SET TIME AND DATE

Time 01:07 PM

Date 10/31/98 Saturday

Press CLEAR to correct
Press MENU to set

Ch 02

12. Select a channel and adjust the volume

A.

Press CHANNEL up or down or press the number buttons on the
remote to select a channel.

Example: For channel 2, press 0 then 2. The channel number
is displayed on the screen.

• For cable channels over 99, press and hold 1 until 1- - appears.
Then enter the next two numbers. Example: For channel 102,
press and hold 1. When 1 - - appears, press 0, then press 2.

B. Press VOL up or down to adjust the volume. The volume display

appears on the screen.

Volume-..I ............ +

5

Buttons

6

REC

DISPLAY

PLAY

STOP

CLEAR MENU

• TRACK •

PAUSE

INPUT

RESET

F.ADV

CHAN ^ and v (Channel up and down)
Selects next higher or lower channel in

channel memory.

CLEAR

Removes all menus from the screen.
Allows you to change menu entries or

clear a timer recording.
Resets time counter to 0:00:00 when tt

is displayed.

DISPLAY

Displays TV/VCR's current status.
Displays time counter when a tape

is inserted.
Removes displays.

F. ADV (Frame Advance)
Fast forwards the tape through a

commercial when a tape is playing.

Advances the tape one video frame at a
time when the tape is in PAUSE mode.

FF(Fast Forward)

Fast forwards the tape when the
TV/VCR is stopped.

Searches the picture in forward motion
during playback.

INPUT

Switches between the signal from a
component connected to the AUDIOand
VIDEOiNPUTjacks and TVgigne,L

Press once to select rear AUDIO/VIDEOIN

jacks; press again to select front

AUDIO/VtDEOtNjacks.

MENU

Displays the TV/VCRMAINMENU.
Advances to next program during

program review.

MUTE

Reduces volume to a minimum level.

Buttons

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 the tape during playback.
Pauses the tape during recording to

prevent recording of unwanted scenes.

PLAY

Plays a tape.

POWER

Turns the TV/VCR on and off.

PREV CH (Previous channel)
Switches between the last two channels

selected.

Select one channel and then select the
other using the number buttons. Press

PREV CH to switch between the two
channels.

REC (Record)
Starts TV/VCR recording.

Used for express recording.

RESET

Resetsvideofunctionstofactorysettings.
Used toresettimeforwake-up timerand

alarm.

REW (Rewind)
Rewinds the tape when the TV/VCR

is stopped.
Searches the picture in reverse during

playback.

SEARCH

Operates Commercial Skip during TV
viewing. (This only works when there is

no tape in the TV/VCR.)

Displays INDEX, ZERO, and BLANK
search screens when tape is inserted

in the TV/VCR.

Operates Commercial Scan by advancing
tape 60 seconds during playback.

SLEEP

Sets TV/VCR to automatically turn off in
30, 60, 90, or 120minutes. Seepage 10.

SPEED {Tape Speed)
Selects a recording speed (SLPor SP).

STOP
Stopsfunctionssuch asrecord,play,

rewind, fast forward, and pause.

TRACK • and •
{Tracking up and down)

Lets you manually adjust tracking to
reduce the streaks that may appear in the
picture during playback.

VOL < and > (Volume up and down)
Raises and lowers sound.

Using the TVNCR Features

On-Screen Displays

When you change channels, adjust volume, or use
a VCR feature, on-screen displays appear to let

you know the status of the TV/VCR.

To Call Up On-Screen Displays

I. Press DISPLAYto display the function, time

counter, date, time, and tape speed.
If you do not press DISPLAYagain, these

displays will time out and disappear.

2. Press DISPLAYagain:

• No tape in TV/VCR: Displays are removed.

• Tape in TV/VCR: Time counter remains on
screen, and will not time out. Press DISPLAY

again to remove the time counter.

Adjust the Video

Use the SCREEN menu to adjust the picture for
your personal preference. The TV/VCR will
remember the settings you select,

To Adjust Video

1. PressMENUon the remote to display the
TV/VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press1 todisplay theSCREENmenu.

3. Press1 todisplay thePICTUREQUALITY

Illenu,

4. Press CHANup or down to select the function
you want to adjust.

• Select Color to adjust color intensity.

• Select Tint to adjust for natural fleshtones.

• Select Contr {contrast) to adjust picture
contrast,

• Select Brite {brightness) to adjust picture
brightness.

• Select Sharp {sharpness) to adjust picture
sharpness.

5. Press VOL< or > to adjust the function selected.

To Return Video to the Factory Settings

Press RESET to reset the video to the levels set at
the facto W.

The message "All picture controls have been

reset to factory defaults" will appear.

TVIVCR MAIN MENU

Screen

SCREEN

Picture Quality

PICTURE QUALITY

Color -. ..... I ......... +

Tint ....... I ........

Contr ....... I ........

Brite ...... I .........

Sharp ...... I .........

Use CH and VOL to adjust
Press MENU to exit

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Using the TV/VCR Features

Closed Captioning

The closed captioning feature displays the audio portion of a
program as text on the TV screen. This is useful to hearing

impaired or anyone who wants to watch a program without
sound.

There are four types of closed captions: Caption 1, Caption 2,
Text 1 and Text 2. Caption 1 displays the full translation of the

primaw language in your area. Caption 2 may be used as a
second source for secondary languages. Text 1 and Text 2 display
on-screen boxes containing the text of general information not

necessarily related to the program being watched.
Closed captioning is not available on all channels. Check your

TV program listings for CC (closed caption) broadcasts.

To View Closed Captions

1. PressMENUon the remote to display TV!VCRMAIN MENU.

2. Press 1 to display the SCREEN menu.

3. Press 2 to display the CLOSED CAPTIONING menu.

4. Press 1 to change the Display.

• There are three choices: OFF, ON, and ON WHEN MUTED.

• Each time you press 1 the Display will change on the
Closed Captioning menu screen.

5. Press 2 to select the Mode.

• There are four choices: Caption 1, Caption 2, Text 1, and
Text 2.

• Each time you press 2 the Mode will change on the
Closed Captioning menu screen.

Commercial Skip

As its name suggests, Commercial Skip allows you to bypass
commercials during normal TV viewing. When a commercial

comes on, you can activate the Commercial Skip timer to run from
30 seconds to 4 minutes. While the timer is counting down, you

are free to search through and watch other channels. When the
timer runs out, the TV/VCR automatically changes back to your

original channel. Use the following steps to program the
Commercial Skip timer:

1. On your remote, press SEARCH. An on-screen timer
appears.

2. Press SEARCH repeatedly to set the timer as desired. The

time increases by 30 seconds each time SEARCH is pressed.

3. To cancel Commercial Skip, press CLEAR. Your TV/VCR
will stay tuned to the channel it is on and will not change

back to your original channel.

Commercial Skip works only when there is no tape in the
TV/VCR.

TVIVCR MAIN MENU

Screen

SCREEN

Picture Quality
Closed Captioning

CLOSED CAPTIONING

I Display: OFF

2 Mode: CAPTION I

0 Exit

SKIP 0:30

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Using the TVNCR Features

Sleep Timer

Wake-Up Timer

The sleep timer automatically turns the TV/VCR off after 30, 60, 90,
or 120 minutes.

1. Press SLEEP on the remote to select 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes.

2. To cancel the sleep timer, press SLEEP until the timer

disappears.

You can also access the sleep timer through the menu system.

1. Press MENU on the remote to display the TV/VGR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 2 to display the TIME menu.

3. Press 2 to display the SLEEP TIMER screen.

4. Press GHAN up or down to select 30, 60, 90, or 120 minutes.

5. Press MENU three times to exit.

While watching a program, press DtSPLAY to check the amount
of time remaining before the TV turns off.

6. To cancel the sleep timer, first display the SLEEP TIMER menu

by repeating steps 1-4 above. Then, repeatedly press GHAN up
or down until O:OO is displayed on the screen.

The timer turns the TV/VCR on at a desired time. You can set it to
wake you up in the morning or remind you that a favorite program

is about to start.

1. Press MENU on the remote to display the TWVCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 2 to display the TIME menu.

3. Press 3 to display the WAKE-UP TIMER menu.

4. Use the number buttons to enter the channel number and time.

• After you enter the time, press 1 for AM or 2 for PM. Example:
For a time of 5:07PM, press 5, then O, then 7, then 2.

• Press CLEAR to correct an entry or RESET to clear the timer.

5. Press MENU to set the timer.

• The wake-up timer will turn on the TV/VCR every day. The
WAKE-UP indicator light on the front panel is illuminated

when the wake-up timer is set.

• Once the TV/VCR is turned on by the wake-up timer, the
unit automatically turns off after 60 minutes if no buttons

are pressed.

Note: When the wake-up timer turns on the TV/VCR, the volume
level does not change from when the TV/VCR was last turned off.

6. To cancel the wake-up timer, first display the WAKE-UP TIMER
menu by repeating steps 1-3 above. Then, press RESET to cancel

the timer, and press MENU to exit. The timer is also canceled if

MENU is pressed before step 4 is completed.

Front Panel Block

Selecting this option lets you block (disable) or unblock (enable) the
TV's front panel buttons. Any timer recordings will still record
(provided there is a tape in the VCR). Front Panel Block can keep
children from watching TV or playing with the TV buttons when a
parent is not present.

1. With the TV/VCR on, press and hold the POWER button on the
remote for approximately 6 seconds. The indicator in the Power

button flashes.
The indicator in the Power button flashes if the STOP/EJECT or

POWER buttons on the front panel are pushed but nothing will
happen.

To turn off the Front Panel Block, press and hold the POWER
button for 6 seconds.

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TV/VCR MAIN MENU

Screen

Time

TIME

Set Time and bate
SLeep Timer

SLEEP TIMER

Turn off TV in 0:00

Press Channel up or
down to adjust timer.

Press MENU to exit

TV/VCR MAIN MENU

Screen

Time

TIME

Set Time and Date
Sleep Timer

Wake-up Timer

WAKE-UP TIMER

Channel --
Time --:--

WAKE-UP TIMER

Channel 12
Time 05:07 AM

Press CLEAR to correct
Press RESET for --:--

Press MENU to exit

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Using the TVNCR Features

Parental Controls and V-Chip

The Parental Controls menu allows you to program yore" TV/VCR so that
children cannot see certain programs.

The first three choices in the Parental Controls menu involve a feature inside
your TV/VCR called V-Chip which allows you to "block" TV programs and

movies based on violence, sex, or other content you may believe children
should not view. In other words, it lets you program your TV so it will not
display certain programs. Once you block programs, you or other adults are

not limited to only parent-approved programs; you can "unblock" programs
by entering a password.

Tile V-Chip inside your TV/VCR comes turned "off," so if you choose not to
implement it, you can just ignore it.

When turned "on," the V-Chip reads a code that most broadcasters send with

programs. That code tells the V-Chip the program's age-based rating {TV-MA,
TV-14, etc.) and content themes {Violence (V),Adult Language {L),etc.). If you

have blocked the rating and/or content themes that the program contains, you
will receive the message, "This channel isnot approved for viewing,"when
you turn to that particular channel. Broadcasters axe not required to provide
content themes, so programs received with no content themes will only be
blocked if you block their age-based rating. You can also block out programs

that have not been given a rating, and programs that are considered "unrated"
because no code has been sent by the broadcaster.

Tile age-based ratings and content themes you can block are listed in the table
below.

Age-Based Rating Description and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings

TV-MA Mature Audience Only. This program is specifically designed to be viewed by adults and

_naybe unsuitable for children under 17.It contains one or more of the following content
:hemes: graphic violence (V), explicit sexual activity (S), or crude indecent language (L).

Patents Strongly Cautioned. This program contains some material that many parents would
:ind unsuitable for children under 14.Patents are strongly urged to exercise greater care in

TV-14 _nonitoring this program and are cautioned against letting children under the age of 14watch

anattended. This program contains one or more of the following content themes: intense
violence (V), intense sexual situations (S), strong coarse language (L), or intensely

_uggestive dialogue (D).
Parental Guidance Suggested. This program contains material that parents may find

TV-PG ansuitable for younger children. Many patents may want to watch it with their younger

:hildren. The program contains one or more of the following content themes: moderate
violence {V),some sexual situations (S), infrequent coarse language {L),or some

_uggestive dialogue (D).
2-eneral Audience. Most parents would find this program suitable for all ages. It contains

TV-G little or no violence (V), no strong language (L)and little or no sexual dialogue (D) or

_ituations (S).
Directed to Children 7 years and older. This program is designed for children ages 7 and

_bove. It may be more appropriate for children who have acquired the developmental skills

TV-Y7 aeeded to distinguish between make-believe and reality. Themes and elements in this

arogram may include mild fantasy violence (FV) or comedic violence, or may frighten
:hildren under the age of 7.

_11Children. This program is designed to be appropriate for all children. The themes and

TV-Y elements in this program are designed for a young audience, including children from ages

2-6.This program is not expected to frighten younger children.

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Using the TVNCR Features

Setting TV Rating Limits

1. Press MENU on the remote to display the TWVCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 4 to display PARENTAL CONTROLS.

3. Press 1 to display the V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT screen.

4. Use the number buttons 1-7 to change the status of a TV program

rating. Remember: Once you have set your limits, you must lock
your system in order to activate blocking.

Rating Field
Lets you select from a list of age-based
ratings you can block or view.

Action Numbers
Using your remote,

press the number that
corresponds to the
field below that you
want to change.

V-C liP TV

Rating Status

ITV-MA] _iew

Rating Status Field
Lets you select whether the status of the age-
based rating limit to the left is View or Block.

RITING LIMIT

2 4 6 7

IP L S V FVf_"

V V V _,

TV-MA V LSV TV-G V
TV-14 V DLSV TV-Y7 V

TV-PG V DLSV TV-Y V

PressI MENU to exit

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Rating Settings Area
Lets you see the current block/view state of age-
based ratings and associated content. The color

of the content theme letter indicates its status:
Green = View, Red = Block.

TV/VCR MAIN MENU

Screen
Time

Timer Recordings
Parental Controls

PARENTAL CONTROLS

I V-Chip TV Rating Limit

V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT

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Rating Status b L S V FV
TV-MA View V V V

TV-MA V LSV TV-G V
TV-14 V DLSV TV-Y7 VFV

TV-PG V bLSV TV-Y V

Press MENU to exit

/ Content Themes

Lists the content themes you
can block or view.

Content Status Fields
Displays which content

themes are applicable to the
age-based rating selected
under Rating, and lets you

select the status as View (V) or
Block (B).

To Block Age-Based Ratings

You can automatically block all program ratings above a specified
age-based rating level. For example, if you only want your child to
watch programs that have a TV-G rating and lower (in other words,
you want the child to watch TV-G, TV-YT, and TV-Y), then you need
to block out other programming with higher ratings.

To block programs with higher ratings:

1. Determine the lowest level rating you do not want the child to
watch.

Continuously press I on the remote to scroll through the age-
based ratings. Stop pressing 1 when the lowest rating you do not

want the child to watch appears. (In the example, you would press
1 until TV-PG appeared on screen, since the highest rating you

want the child to watch is TV-G).

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Using the TVNCR Features

3. Press 2 to change the rating status fi'om View iV) to Block (B).
The status for this rating and all higher ratings automatically
changes to Block (B) (indicated by the rating limits in the rating
status area turning red). Note that all associated content is also
automatically blocked.

4. Press MENU to exit and return to the PARENTALCONTROLS

menu,

Viewing Age-Based Ratings

After you block age-based ratings, you have the option of going

back and changing some of the content ratings back to View iV).

1. Determine the rating you want to view that is currently blocked.

2. Press1 to scroll to the rating, such as TV-14, whose status is

Block.

3. Press 2 to change the status to View. Your child would then be
able to watch all programs with a TV-14,TV-G, TV-Y7, and
TV-Yrating

Note that TV-14's content status fields at the bottom of the screen
automatically change to a view state, indicated by green letters.

These are the only fields that automatically change back to green
when you complete this process.

V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT

I 2 34567

Rating Status D L S V FV
TV-PG Block B B B B

TV-MA B LSV TV-G V
TV-14 B DLSV TV-Y7 VFV
TV-PG B DLSV TV-Y V

Press MENU to exit

Changing the TV-PG rating status
from View (V) to Block (B) causes

the higher ratings and content to
black out as well.

V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT

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Rating Status D L S V FV

TV-14 View V V V V

TV-MA B LSV TV-G V
TV-14 V DLSV TV-Y7 VFV

TV-PG B DLSV TV-Y V

Press MENU to exit

Viewing Age-Based Ratings: Press

2 to change the status back to View.

Blocking Specific Content Themes

You can block programs based on their content (Content is
represented by the D, L,S, V,and FVon your screen. See page 11for
details.) When you block a content theme for a particular rating, you
automatically block that content theme for higher rated programs as

well.

For example, if you do not want your child to watch programs that
have adult language {L)rated TV-PG or higher, then you would also
block out all programming TV-PG and above containing adult
language.

To block program content:

1. Determine the lowest level age-based content you do not want
the child to watch.

2. Press 1 until the lowest age-based rating whose content theme

you do not want the child to watch appears on screen.

3. To change the content theme to Block tB), press the number on
the remote that con'esponds with the content theme you want to

block:

• Sexually explicit dialogue (D) = 3 *Violence (V) = 6

•Adult language iL) = 4 •Fantasy violence (FV} = 7

• Sexual situations iS) = 5

4. After you press the number, the V for the content theme should
change to a Bin the content status field. In the ratings settings

area, all higher ratings' content theme status will automatically
change to Block indicated by the letters turning red.

5. Press MENU to return to the PARENTAL CONTROLS menu.

• Press RESET to return all rating limits to VIEW.

V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT

I 2 34567

Rating Status D L S V FV
TV-PG View V B V V

TV-MA V LSV TV-G V
TV-14 V DLSV TV-Y7 VFV

TV-PG V DLSV TV-Y

V

Press MENU to exit

Selecting TV-PG and the content
theme Adult language (L) blocks all

programs with Adult language (L)

rated TV-PG and lligher.

Remember: You must Lock Parental Controls for rating limits to
take effect.

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Using the TVNCR Features

Viewing Specific Content Themes

After you block specific content themes, you have the option of going
back and changing some of the content themes back to View (V).

1, Determine the rating you want to change to View (V).
2, Continuously press 1until the rating status corresponding with

the content theme(s) you want to change appears on screen.

3, To change the content theme to View (V),press the number on

the remote that corresponds with the content theme you want to
view.

4. After you press the number, the B should change to Vin the
content status field.

Note that only the content theme status corresponding to the rating
you selected changes to View {V).Higher rated content themes, such
as that for TV-MA language do not change to View (V).

V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT

I 2 34567

Rating Status D L S V FV
TV-PG View B V B B

TV-MA B LSV TV-G V
TV-14 B DLSV TV-Y7 VFV
TV-PG V DLSV TV-Y V

Press MENU to exit

Setting Movie Rating Limits

You set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a
specified level. To access the V-Chip Movie Rating Limitscreen:

1. Press MENUto access the TV/VCR MAINMENU.

2. Press 4 to display the PARENTALCONTROLS menu.

3, Press 2 for the V-Chip Movie Rating Limitscreen.

Blocking Movie Ratings

If you only want your child to watch movies that have a PG rating
and lower (in other words, movies rated PG and G), then you could
automatically block out all other movies with higher ratings.

To block movies:

1. Determine the lowest level rating you do not want the child to
watch,

2,

Continuously press 1until the lowest rating you do not want the
child to watch appears as the rating status. (In the example
above, you would keep pressing 1 until the rating status scrolled
to PGq3, since the highest rating you want the child to watch is
Pg.)

3, Press 2 to change the status from Viewto Block. All higher

ratings' status will automatically change to Block.

4. Press MENUtoexit,

• Press RESETto return all rating limits to VIEW.

TV/VCR MAIN MENU

Screen
Time
Timer Recordings

Parental Controls

PARENTAL CONTROLS

V-Chip Movie Rating Limit

V-Chip TV Rating Limit

V-CHIP MOVIE RATING LIMII

Rating Status
I NR 2 View

NR View PG-13 View
X View PG View

NC-17 View G View
R View

Press MENU to exit

V-CHIP MOVIE RATING LIMIT

Rating Status
I NR 2 Block

NR Block PG-13 Block
X Block PG View

NC-17 Block G View
R Block

Press MENU to exit

Change thestatus from View to
Block and al! higher rated movies

will also be blocked.

Remember: You must Lock Parental Controls for rating limits to
take effect.

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Using the TVNCR Features

Viewing Movie Ratings

After you block movie ratings, you have the option of going back
and changing some of the rating statuses back to View

1. Determine the movie ratings you want to change to View.

2. Continuously press 1until the rating you want to change
appears as the rating.

3. Press 2 to change the status from Viewto Block.

For example, if movies with a rating of PG-13 and higher are
blocked, you can change the rating status button corresponding

with NC-17. Your child would then be able to watch all movies
with a G, PG, and NC-17 rating.

4. Press MENUto exit.

V-CHIP MOVIE RATING LIMII

Rating Status
I Pc-13 2 View

NR Block PG-13 Block
X Block PG View

NC-17 Block G View

R Block

Press MENU to exit

Viewing Movie Ratings: Pressing 2

on the remote changes the status
back to View.

Blocking Unrated TV Programs

SomeTV programs are not rated but may contain material you do

not want your children to see. These programs must beblocked
separately.

1. Press MENUto display the TV/VCRMAINMENU.

2. Press 4 to display the PARENTALCONTROLS menu.

3. Press 3 to select Unrated Programs from the menu and toggle
between View and Block.

Note that unrated programs may include news, sports, political,
religious, local and weather programs, emergency bulletins, public
announcements and programs without a rating.

Lock/Unlock Parental Controls

Selecting this option lets you lock and unlock parental control
settings using a password.

If you do not lock parental controls, none of the settings for V-Chip
Rating Limits or Unrated Programs will take effect.

1. Press MENUto display the TV/VCRMAIN MENU.

2. Press 4 to display the PARENTALCONTROLS menu.

3. Press 4 to display the LOCK PARENTALCONTROLS screen.

4. Using the number buttons on your remote (0-9)enter a four-digit
password. Press CLEAR to make any corrections and MENU to

exit,

Once you have set your password, the V-Chip Rating Limit and
Unrated Programs settings become active. If you try to access a
program that is blocked, the screen displays the message "This
channel has not been approved for viewing." Follow the
instructions on the screen to enter your password and temporarily
override the rating limits.

To unlock the parental controls you must use your password to
access the PARENTAL CONTROLS menu.

1. Press MENUto display the TV!VCRMAIN MENU.

2. Press 4 to display the PARENTALCONTROLS menu.

3. Follow the instructions on the screen and enter your password.

4. Press 4 to unlock PARENTALCONTROLS.

If you forget your password, press STOP/EJECT on the TV/VCR
front panel and MENU on the remote simultaneously. This resets the
password, but not the limits you've set,

Remember: You must Lock Parental Controls for rating limits to
take effect.

TVIVCR MAIN MENU

Screen

Time

Timer Recordings

Parental Controls

PARENTAL CONTROLS

1 V-Chlp TV Rating Limit
2 V-Chlp Movie Rating Limit

3 Unrated Programs: Block
4 Lock Parental Controls

0 Exit

Press 3 to toggle between View and
Blork for Un_d Programs.

TV/VCR MAIN MENU

Screen
Time
Timer Recordings

Parental Controls

PARENTAL CONTROLS

I V-Chip TV Rating Limit
2 V-Chip Movie Rating Limit

3 Gnrated Programs: Block
4 Lock Parental Controls

0 Exit

PARENTAL CONTROLS

I V-Chip TV Bating Limit
2 V-Chip Movie Rating Limit

3 Unrated Programs: Block
4 Unlock Parental Controls

0 Exit

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Operating Instructions

To Play a Tape

PLAY 0:(]0:(]0

®

7.

Safety Tab

Insert a tape in the TV/VCR.
The TV/VCR automatically turns on, The tape

automatically begins to play if the safety tab on the
cassette has been removed and the Auto Play feature has

been turned on.

2. Press PLAY, if necessary.

The word PLAY and the time counter appear on the
screen.

3.

If necessary, while the tape is playing, press TRACKING •
or • on the remote or CHAN up or down on the TV/VCR

to remove any streaks from the picture. Details are onpage

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4.

5.

Press STOP on the remote or STOP/EJECT on the
TV/VCR to stop playback.

Press REW to rewind the tape. If the VCR is playing a tape
when the REW button is pressed, the TV/VCR will search
backwards through the tape. Ifthe REWbutton is pressed
while the TV/VCR is not playing a tape, the tape will

rewind back to its start.

• After the tape reaches its end during playback, it will
automatically rewind back to the beginning of the tape
and eject the tape.

• Pressing the remote's POWERbutton while the tape is
rewinding will not stop the tape. The tape will continue
to rewind until it reaches its beginning, and then the

TV/VCR will turn off,

6. Press FF t° advance the tape If the VCR is playing a tape
when the FF button is pressed, the TV/VCR will search
forward through the tape.

7. Press STOP/EJECT on the TV/VCR to eject the tape once
it is completely rewound.

A cassette may be ejected if the power is turned off.

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Using the Playback Features

Pause

This feature pauses the tape during playback and allows
you to examine the details of the scene. Pause works best
with tapes recorded in SLP speed.

1. Press PAUSE on the remote during playback to pause
the action,

The TV/VCR will automatically switch from pause to
stop after a few minutes to prevent tape wear.

2. Press PAUSE or PLAYto return to normal playback.

Frame Advance

Frame advance lets you view one frame at a time while in
the PAUSE mode. Frame advance works best with tapes
recorded in SLP speed.

1. Press PAUSE during playback to pause the action.

2, Press F. ADVeach time you want to view the next

frame of the scene.
Press and hold F, ADVto view the tape frame-by-frame.

3. Press PAUSE or PLAYto return to normal playback.

Picture Search

You can visually search a picture during playback.
Sound is turned off during picture search. Picture search

works best for tapes recorded in SLP speed.

1. During playback, press FF to search forward or REW
to search in reverse.

2. Press PLAYto return to normal playback.

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Using the Playback Features

Automatic Tracking

The TV/VCR has automatic tracking which adjusts the

picture when playing a tape that was recorded on
another VCR. Automatic tracking is turned on
whenever a tape is inserted or the TV/VCR's power is

turned on,

Manual Tracking

Occasionally, you may need to manually adjust

tracking on a tape recorded on a different VCR or
camcorder. Tracking is used when playing a tape. It

has no effect during recording.

• When streaks or snow appear in the picture during
normal playback or slow motion, press TRACKING •

or • on the remote or CHANNEL up or down on the
TV/VCR for the best possible picture.

• To return to Automatic Tracking the tape must be
removed from the VCR and re-inserted.

Time Counter

The time counter helps locate the beginning or end of

programs you taped. The time counter automatically
resets to 0:00:00 whenever a tape is inserted, or you
can press CLEAR when the time counter is displayed.

For example, if a 30-minute program was recorded at

the beginning of the tape and you wanted to record
another program after it, you should:

1. Insertthe pre-recorded tape.

2. Press DISPLAY twice to display the time counter

and fast forward the tape until 30 minutes appears
on the screen. Then you can begin recording a

second program.

0:30:00

:!o T

Seconds

This is the approximate end of the program and you
can begin recording at this spot.

3, Press DISPLAYagain or eject the tape to remove the

time counter from the screen.

Commercial Scan

This is useful for skipping commercials or short
program segments. Press SEARCH during playback to
advance the tape approximately 60 seconds.

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Using the Playback Features

Auto Play Feature

This feature enables the TV/VCR to automatically start
playing a tape when it is inserted. (The safety tab on the
tape must be removed.)

1. Press MENU to display the TV/VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 5 to display the SETUP menu.

3. Press 4 to change the Auto Play setting.
The Auto Play feature is set to ON at the factory.

• Select ON if you want a tape with its safety tab

removed to start playing automatically.

• Select OFF if you do not want a tape with its
safety tab removed to start playing automatically.

TVIVCR MAIN MENU

I Screen
2 Time

3 Timer Recordings
4 Parental Controls

5 Setup

SETUP

I Auto Channel Search
2 Add/Remove Channels

3 Set Auto Repeat
4 Auto Play: ON

5 Signal Type: CABLE

0 Exit

Auto Repeat Feature

This feature tells the TV/VCR to play a tape (or part of
a tape} continuously. The TV/VCR will automatically
rewind the tape, or a selected portion of the tape, and
play it repeatedly.

1,

Using REW, FF, or PLAY, go to the place on the tape
that you want to be the beginning of the section
that automatically repeats. Reset the time counter to
0:00:00 by pressing DISPLAY, then CLEAR,

2,

Using FFor PLAY,go to the place on the tape that
you want to be the end of the section that plays

continuously. Remember the numbers on the time
counter. (2:55 is the end time for AUTO REPEAT in

the example to the right.)

3. Press MENU to display the TV/VCR MAIN MENU.

4. Press 5 to display the SETUP menu.

5. Press 3 to display the AUTO REPEAT menu.

g,

Using the number buttons, enter the amount of time
you want the tape to repeat (the number from Step 2),

In the example at right, the section that the TV/VCR
will automatically repeat is 2:55 -- two hours, 55

minutes long.

TVIVCR MAIN MENU

Screen

Time

Timer Recordings

Parental Controls
Setup

SETUP

Auto Channel Search
Add/Remove Channels
Set Auto Repeat

AUTO REPEAT

Set the length of time you
want the tape to play in a

repeating loop

Loop from 0:00 to 2:55

(h:mm)

Press CLEAR to turn off
Press MENU to exit

To Cancel Auto Repeat

Press MENU, 5, 3, and CLEAR,

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Using the Playback Features

Index Search

The TV/VCR automatically records index marks on the tape each time you begin
recording. During playback you can locate the program you want to play by the
number of index marks. Your TV/VCR has two index playback features. You can
select a specific index number or search by scan and play.

To Select Scan and Play Index Playback

1. Insert the pre-recorded tape and press STOP.

2. Press SEARCH to display the INDEXSEARCH screen.

3. Press FF to scan forward or NEWto scan in reverse.
When the TV/VCR locates an index mark, it will stop

and play a few seconds of the program following

the mark.

4.

At any time during the search, press PLAYto stop
searching and begin playback, or press STOP to stop

the search.

If the beginning or end of the tape is reached during the
search, the message End of tape appears.

To Select a Specific Index Number for Index Playback

1. Insert the pre-recorded tape and press STOP.

2. Press SEARCH to display the INDEXSEARCH screen.

INDEX SEARCH

Press NEW or FF
to begin search

OR

Enter a specific
Index n_er

/IN

INDEX SEARCH

Scanning...

Index number

01

Press STOP to cancel

INDEX SEARCH

Press REW or FF
to begin search

OR

Enter a specific
Index n_ber

Press SEARCH to exit

3. Use the number buttons on the remote control to enter

the number of the index mark for which you want the

TV/VCR to search.

4. Press FF to search forward or NEWto search in reverse.
When the TV/VCR locates the index mark, it will

begin playback.
When using index playback, the following index marks

may be sMpped by the TV/VCR.

The mark closest to the cmTent location on

the tape.

The mark at the beginning of a recorded segment

that is five minutes or less.

The mark at the beginning of the tape.

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Using the Playback Features

This feature allows you to quickly return to a time counter reading
of 0:00:00. This is especially convenient when you want to watch a

segment of the tape several times.

1. Insert the pre-recorded tape and press STOP.

2. Press DISPLAYtwice to display only the time counter.

3. Use PLAY,FF, or REW to locate the start of the segment you
want to repeat.

4. Press CLEARto reset the time counter to 0:00:00.

5. Continue playing the tape and press STOP when you reach the
end of the segment you want to repeat.

6. Press SEARCH twice to display the ZERO SEARCH screen. The
current time counter is displayed.

7. Press REW or FF to return to0:00:00.
The tape rewinds or fast forwards to the 0:00:00 and begins

playing.

Zero Search

ZERO SEARCH

Current tape counter is

0:12:34

Press REW to go to

0:00:00

Press SEARCH to exit

.......OR .........

ZERO SEARCH

Current tape counter is

-0:12:34

Press FF to go to

0:00:00

Press SEARCH to exit

Blank Search

The TV/VCR will search for blank portions of the tape that are more
than six seconds in length.

1. Insert the pre-recorded tape and press STOP.

2. Press SEARCH three times to display the BLANKSEARCH
screen.

BLANK SEARCH

Press FF to begin searching
for blank section of tape.

Press SEARCH to exit

3. Press FF to begin searching for a segment that isat least six
seconds of blank tape.

4. Press STOP to stop BLANKSEARCH.

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Recording Features

Recording Speeds

Press SPEED to select a recording speed.

Cassette

T-120
Tq60

Recording Time

SP SLP LP

2Hrs 6Hrs 4Hrs

2Hrs 40Min 8Hrs 5Hrs 20Min

Recording Pause

• SP (Standard Play) gives the best quality recording.

That is why most pre-recorded, rental tapes are
recorded in SP. Fewer programs can be recorded on
the tape.

• SLP (Super Long Play) gives three times the
recording time of tapes recorded in SP. Special
effects such as pause, slow motion, picture search,
and frame advance work in this speed.

• LP (Long Play) gives twice the recording time of
tapes recorded in SP. Special effects are not
recommended in this speed.

This feature allows you to prevent recording short
passages of unwanted material.

Press PAUSE during recording to temporarily stop
and start recording.

While the tape is paused, the front panel indicator
light inside the RECbutton will flash.

The TV/VCR will automatically switch from pause

to stop after a few minutes to prevent tape wear.

SLP

Tape Speed Indicator

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Types of Recordings

Your TV/VCR provides different ways to record which are explained in the
following sections:

Basle Recording
Express Recording
Timer Recording
Copying and Editing Tapes

Basic Recording

How to Make a Recording

1. Insert a tape with safety tab in place.

2.

3.

Press SPEED to select a recording speed.
The tape speed indicator appears.

Select the channel to be recorded.
To record from the AUDIO/VIDEOINjacks, press INPUT

to select the rear AUDIO/VIDEOINjacks instead of a
channel. Press INPUT again to select the front

AUDIO/VIDEO INjacks.

4. Press REC to begin recording.
The indicator light in the REC button on the front of the

TV/VCR turns on during recording.

5. Press STOP/E3 ECT on the TV/VCR or STOP on the
remote to stop recording.

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Express Recording

Express recording lets you record up to four hours or to the end of the tape without programming

the timer. You can begin recording immediately. The TV/VCR will stop automatically at the end
of the recording.

How to Use Express Recording

1. Insert a tape with safety tab in place.
The TV/VCR will turn on,

2. Select the channel to be recorded.
To record from the AUDIO/VIDEOINjacks, press

INPUT to select the tear AUDIO/VIDEO INjacks instead
of a channel. Press INPUT again to select the front

AUDIO/VIDEOINjacks,

3. Press SPEED to select a recording speed.
You can also change the speed of the recording while

the recording is in progress.

4. Press REC twice to activate express recording.

5. Press REC repeatedly until the desired amount of

recording time is displayed.
Each time you press REC, the recording time increases

as shown below:

RECORD LENGTH O:OO _' 0:3_

Ch 04

Press REC to set length

Display

Press Recording

RE(] Time

1:00 (1 Hr)
1:30 (1 Hr, 30 Min)

_:00 (2Hrs)
a:O0 (3Hrs)

4:00 (4Hrs)

0:00:00 (Normal Record)

0:00 (Turns Off)

The TIMER REC indicator on the TV/VCR's front panel
will light during express recording.

During express recording, press REC to display the time
remaining on the screen, Press REG again to increase the
recording time.

Stopping an Express Recording in Progress

Press and hold STOP/EJECT on the TV/VCR or STOP on
the remote to stop the express recording.

.... OR ....

Repeatedly press RECuntil RECORD LENGTH: 0:00
appears. The recording stops after a few seconds.

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Timer Recording

Timer recording lets you program the TV/VCR to record up to eight different programs.
This is useful ifyou plan on being away from home for a long period of time. Before setting
the timer, make sure that the clock is set correctly.

Setting a Timer Recording

11Press MENU to display the TV/VCR MAINMENU.

2. Press 3 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu.

3. Press 1 to Create a New Program.

4. Press 1, 2, 3, or 4 to select the type of program.
1 One time ---single program recorded once.
2 DaUy.--.program recorded at same time every day.
3 Weekdays -- program recorded at same

time Monday through Friday.

4 Weekly - program recorded at same time

once a week.

5. Use the number buttons to enter the channel number,

start time including AM or PM, end time, and start date
of the recording. Just follow the on-screen prompts.

• To record from theAUDIO/VIDEO INjacks, press
INPUT.Two selectionsappearin the channelfield, Press
1to selectVIDEO1,the rearAUDIO/VIDEOINjacks.

Press2 toselectthefi'ont panelAUDIO/VIDEOINjacks.

PressCLEAR to correct an entry,
6, PressSPEEDto selecta recording speed.
7, PressMENU to saveyour program.
8, Repeatsteps 3 - 6 for additional programs,
9, Insert a tape with safety tab intact before the recording is

to begin.

The TIMER RECindicator lights in the TV/VCR's

front panel.

If you turn the TV/VCR off, the TIMER REC indicator

will flash if there is no cassette in the TV/VCR or the

safety tab is missing from the cassette.

10, If using a cable box, turn it on and tune it to the channel

you want to record before time for the recording to begin.

TV/VCR MAIN MENU

Screen
Time

Timer Recordings

TIMER RECORDINGS

I Create a New Program
2 Review existing Progs.

How often should this
program record?

I One time
2 Daily (every day)

3 Weekdays (M-F)
4 Weekly (once per week)

Program I (One Time)

Program 1 (One Time)

Channel 08
Start Time --:--

Program I (One Time)

Channel 08

Start Time 02:10 PM
End Time --:--

Program I (One Time)

Channel 08
Start Time 02:10 PM

End Time 03:35 PM
Start Date 11118194 Fri

Tape Speed SLP

Press CLEAR to Correct
Press MENU to exit

m!L\_

|( i0..........

TIMER RECORD Indicator

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Timer Recording

Checking or Clearing Timer Recordings

1, Press MENU on the remote to display the TWVCR

MAIN MENU.

2. Press 3 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu.

3, Press 2 to Review Existing Progs, (programs).

4, Press CLEAR to erase a program.

5. Press MENU to review the next program
in sequence.

After you have reviewed all of your programs

press MENU to exit.

Stopping A Timer Recording

1, Press and hold STOP/EJECT on the TV/VCR or STOP

on the remote.

A timer program in progress will be stopped. Only

today's recording of a Daily, Weekdays, or Weekly
program is canceled. The Daily, Weekdays, or Weekly
program remains in the timer.

TVIVCR MAIN MENU

Screen

Time
Timer Recordings

TIMER RECORDINGS ]

I Create a New Program

2 Review existing Progs.

Program 1 (One time)

Channel 08
Start Time 02:10 PM

End Time 03:35 PM
Start bate 11/18/94 Fri

Tape Speed SLP

Press CLEAR to erase
Press MENU for next prog

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Copying and Editing Tapes

Operating Instructions (Refer to hookup on page 30.)

Caution: The unauthorized
recording of television pm

grams and othel materials
may infringe upon the rights

of othels

Use another VCR or camcorder as the playback VCR and

the TV/VCR as the recording VCR.

1. Turn on the VCR or camcorder and the TV/VCR.

2.

3.

To record from the AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks, press INPUT

to select the rear AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks instead of a
channel. Press INPUT again to select the front

AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks.

Insert the tape you want to copy into the playback VCR
or camcorder. Insert a blank tape with safety tab intact

into the TV/VCR.

4.

Start the playback VCR or camcorder playing. If the

tape was not recorded on the playback VCR, streaks
may appear and you may need to adjust the tracking.

When you reach the place you want to begin copying,

place the playback VCR or camcorder in play pause.

5. Press REC, then PAUSE, on the TV/VCR's remote.

6.

7.

8.

Press PAUSE on both the VCR or camcorder and the
TV/VCR's remote at the same time to begin copying

the tape.

Edit out segments that you do not want to copy by

pressing PAUSE on the TV/VCR's remote to pause the
tape. Then, locate the next segment you want to copy on

the playback VCR or camcorder by using FF, REW,or
PLAY,Press PAUSE on the playback VCR or camcorder.

Press PAUSE at the same time on both the VCR or
camcorder and the TV/VCR's remote to resume

copying.
Press STOP on both the VCR or camcorder and the

TV/VCR's remote when you are finished.

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Front Panel

Remote Sensor

Y

Tape Compartment

ADYANgEB VIDEtl _EM

...........................

AUDIO IN and VIDEO INJacks

Receives audio signals from another component,
like a VCR or camcorder when itis connected to

these jacks.
To select these front panel jacks, press INPUT

twice.

CH ^ and v(Channel up and down)
Selects next higher or lower channel in the

TV/VCR's channel memory.
Used for manual tracking when a tape is playing.

F. FWD (Fast Forward)

Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped.
Searches the picture forward during playback.

Headphone Jack
Connect headphones (not supplied) to this jack.

PLAY/PAUSE

Press once to begin playback of a tape. During
playback, press to pause. Press again to resume
playback.

POWER

Turns the TV/VCR on or off. The indicator in the
button is lit when the power is on.

REC (Record)

Press to start TV/VCR recording. The indicator
in the button lights during recording.

Remote Sensor
Receives signals from the remote. Aim remote at

this sensor with no objects between them.

REW (Rewind)
Rewinds the tape when the TV/VCR is stopped.
Searches the picture in reverse during playback.

STOP/EJ ECT
Stops normal functions such as record, play,

rewind, fast-forward, or pause.
Press when a tape is stopped to eject the cassette.

TIMER REC Indicator

Lights when a timer program has been set
and a cassette with safety tab in place is in
the TV/VCR.

Flashes when a timer recording has been set and
the TV/VCR is turned off with no cassette

inserted, a cassette with no safety tab has been
inserted, or there has been a power interruption.

WAKE-UP Indicator

Lights when the wake-up timer turns on
the TV/VCR.

VOL + and - (Volume up and down)
Raises and lowers the sound.

Note:

7"odibble Front Pand Buttons, see Front Pand Block

on page I0.

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Back Panel

INFROM I

ANTENNA_

0 i_PoT0

AUOIO VIDEO

IN FROM ANTENNA Jack

Receives the signal from an antenna or cable system,
VIDEO and AUDIO INPUT Jacks

Receive signals from another component, such as a VCR or
camcorder, when it is connected to these jacks.

To select these back panel jacks, press INPUT once.

Choosing a Hookup

Answer the questions to choose the hookup for your TVNCR.

1. How does your TV/VCR receive signals?

Choose one answer from below.

A. Dipole antenna -- See page 30, Section A.

B, Outside antenna See page 30, Section B.

C, Cable System -- Go to question 2.

Optional Hookup

2. What type of Cable-TV system* do you have?

Choose one answer from below.

A. Cable without a box --See page 30, Section B.

B, Cable box to unscramble all channels See page 31, Section A.

C, Cable box to unscramble only premium channels, such as HBO,

Showtime, Cinemax, etc. See page 31, Section B.

*You may need to contact your local cable company for assistance.

To hook up a VCR or camcorder for copying
tapes -- Turn to page 32.

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Cormect Anterma or Cable System Without a Cable Box

A. Dipole Antenna

Follow these steps to connect a dipole antenna

to your TV/VCR. Do not connect a dipole
antenna ifyou plan toconnect a different type
of indoor or outdoor antenna or cable system.
This connection may require additional
accessories not provided.

1. Insert the antenna base into the slot on
the back of your TVNCR.

2. Connect the twin-lead ends of the

antenna to the screw terminals of an
antenna adapter.

3. Connect an antenna adapter to the IN
FROM ANTENNA jack on the back of the

TVNCR.

4. Plug in the TVNCR's power cord.

5. Turn to pages 2-5 for "Setting Up the

TVNCR."

Adjust the length and position of the antenna
rods for the best reception.

• For viewing VHF channels, extend the
rods fully.

• For UHF viewing, shorten the rods.

DipoM Antenna

Antenna Slot

Antenna Adapter

Twin-Lead Ends

\

\

AN_IENb_

AUDIO Vrl)EO

Back of TV/VCR

B. Outside Antenna, Set-top

Antenna, or Cable System
Without a Cable Box

1. Connect as shown.

This connection may require additional
accessories not provided.

2. Plug in TVNCR's power cord.

3. Turn to pages 2-5 for "Setting Up the

TVNCR."

Antenna

Adaoter

Antenna

q

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N_U _ NTENN

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Back of TV/VCR

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Connect a Cable System Vird_ha Cable Box

A. Cable Box Required to

Unscramble All Channels

1. Connect as shown.

This connection may require additional

accessories not provided.

2. Plug in power cords of TV/VCR and
cable box.

3. Turn to pages 2-5 for "Setting Up the
TV/VCR."

Cable Box

Coaxial
Cable

Back of TV/VCR

tR FROM I

ANTENNA_

INPUT@

AUDIO VkDEO

B. Cable Box Required to

Unscramble Premium
Channels Only

1.

2.

Connect as shown.
This connection requires additional accessories

not provided.

Plug in power cords of TV/VCR and
cable box.

3.

Operation

Place the A-B switch in the 13position to watch
premium channels. Place tile A-B switch in the

A position to watch other channels when cable

box is not needed.

4. Turn to pages 2-5 for "Setting Up the
TV/VCR."

Cable System

Cable Box

Antenna

Splitter

_ oabL

_ A-BSwitch

Back of TV/VCR

AUDr0 Vr_E0

i
i

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a VCR or Camcorder for Ccgying Tapes

A. VCR for Copying Tapes

1. Connect as shown.

This connection requires additional accessories
not provided.

2. Plug in power cords of VCR and
TV/VCR.

3. Turn to page 27 for "Copying and
Editing Tapes."

Press INPUT on the remote to select the line
(audio/video) inputs on the TV/VCR to receive

the signal from tile VCR.
If your VCR has stereo AUDIO OUT jacks,

connect tile audio cable to the jack labeled
MONO. If neither jack is labeled MONO, you

may need a Y- adapter to hear both channels.

Caution: The unauthorized recording of
television pl ograms and other materials

may infringe upon the rights of others

VCR (Playback Only)

i (_ _UFROMAN_

WF/O_F

TVNCR (Recording Only)

B. Camcorder for

Copying Tapes

1. Connect as shown.

This connection requires additional accessories
not provided.

2. Plug in TV/VCR's power cord.

3. Turn to page 27 for "Copying and

Editing Tapes."

Press INPUT on the remote to select the line
(audio/video) inputs on the TV/VCR to receive

the signal from the camcorder.
If your camcorder has stereo AUDIO OUT jacks,

you may need a Y- adapter to hear both channels.

Caution: The unauthorized recolding of
television programs and other materials
may inh inge upon the rights of others

White
Au_i0 Cable

Plug

/

/ / Vi_eo

g [ Plug From Ant_n_la, Cable

=_dR0fa or Cable Box

Camcorder (Playback Only)

TV/VCR (Recording Only)

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Trouble Checks

Sometimes problems can be easily solved by checking a few basic things. Check
below before you call for help or take your TV/VCR to an Authorized RCA
VCR Servicenter.

Problem Solution

No power • Plug TV/VCR into an operating outlet.

• Check connections.

• Make sure the wall outlet is not controlled by a wall switch.

TV/VCR does not respond to remote • Aim remote at TV/VCR's remote sensor with no objects between them.

........................................................................................... "Change ba!!er!es ant! make sure they are Pt?per!y }ns!{_!!ec!:.................................

Poor or no picture during TV viewing • Switch to an active channel.

• Check antenna connections. If using a dipole antenna, try adjusting its rods.

• Check picture adjustments. Seepage 8.

• Make sure the line input is not selected. Repeatedly press INPUT on the
remote to switch between audio/video input jacks and tuner.

No sound • Press VOLUMEup to increase sound.

• Sound has been muted. Press MUTE on remote or VOLUME up.

Snow or streaks in picture or no picture • Check tape -- it may be worn out or of poor quality. Try another tape.
dm'ing tape playback • Some snow/streaks are normal during search, pause, and frame advance.

• Press one of the TRACKINGbuttons on the remote or CHANNELup or down
on the TV/VCR to move the streaks up or down and out of the picture.

Will not record or play • No cassette in TV/VCR.

• Eject and re-insert cassette.

• Broken tape ---try another cassette.

• Safety tab removed from cassette -- TV/VCR will not record.

• TV/VCR is in pause mode. Press PAUSE on the remote.

Cannot insert or eject tape • Insert cassette with window facing up and safety tab facing out.

• To remove cassette, TV/VCR must be connected to working outlet.

• Turn POWER off and then on before trying to insert or remove cassette.

Time counter not working • Press DISPLAYon remote to display time counter on screen. Seepage 18.

• The time counter does not advance during unrecorded portions of tape.
When an unrecorded segment of tape is encountered, the time counter will
hold its count until recorded material is detected again.

• A minus {--}will appear in front of the time counter if you rewind the tape
farther back than a counter reading of 0:00:00.

Rewind does not operate • Tape already rewound.

Timer recording not made • Program entered incorrectly (wrong channel or times). Seepage 25.
or wrong program recorded • Cable box was not turned on and tuned to the correct channel at time

recording was to begin.

• Power interruption. TIMER REC indicator flashes on front of TV/VCR.

• Check to see if the TV/VCR's time and date are correct --- including AM/PM.

Seepage 5.

• Program exceeded tape's length or tape was not rewound beforehand.

• No tape in TV/VCR, or cassette ejected if safety tab broken off.

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Trouble Checks

Problem Solution

Clock shows incorrect time or date • Power interruption. TIMER REC indicator flashes on front of TV/VCR.

• Clock was not set accurately (check AM/PM and date). See page 5.

TV/VCR makes noise when stopped • TV/VCR is removing tape from heads. This is normal. The head cylinder

inside the TV/VCR will continue to rotate for a few minutes after you put the
VCR in the stop mode.

Will not auto channel search active • Check antenna or cable connections.
channels correctly

Cannot see closed captions on screen • Closed caption function must be set to on. See page 9.

• Station may not be broadcasting closed captions.

Box appears on screen • A text feature has been selected. See page 9.

TIMER REC indicator on front of TV/VCR • Power interruption. Check time and date setting (clock). See page 5.
is flashing • Timer program set and TV/VCR turned off with no cassette or cassette with

no safety tab inserted. Seepage 25.

Tape plays over and over • Auto repeat turned on. See page 19.

Tape starts playing automatically

TVNCR turns off automatically • Sleep timer turned on. Press POWER to turn TV/VCR back on.

TV/VCR turns on automatically • Wake up timer (alarm) turned on. See page 10.

Cannot record one program while watching • TV/VCR only has one tuner. Only one program can be watched and recorded
a different program at the same time.

Parental Controls are not blocking programs • Make sure Parental Control is turned on. See pages 11-15.

Parental Control password does not work • Reset Parental Control password. Seepage 15.

Front Panel Buttons won't work • Front Panel Block is on. See page 10.

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Cleaning the TVNCR

Turn off the TV/VCR before cleaning.
You can clean the TV/VCR as required by using a soft cloth or the dusting

attachment of your vacuum cleaner. Be sure to occasionally vaccuum the
ventilation slots in the cabinet to help assure adequate ventilation.

To clean the TV/VCR screen, use a soft cloth dampened with a diluted soap
and water mixture. Do not use furniture polish on the TV/VCR cabinet or screen.

While cleaning, do not spray liquid directly on the screen or allow liquid to

run down the screen or inside the TV/VCR. Also, avoid placing drinks or
vases with water on top of the TV/VCR. This could increase the risk of fire,
shock hazard, or damage to the TV/VCR.

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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.
Two years for picture tube.

(The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45days from date of

shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first.)

What we will do:

Pay any Authorized GE VCR Service Center the labor charges to repair your TV/VCR.
Pay any Authorized GE VCR Service Center for the new or, at our option, rebuilt

replacement parts and picture tube required to repair your TV/VCR.

How you get service:

For screen sizes of 26" and smaller:
Take your GE TV/VCR to any Authorized GE VCR Service Center and pick up when

repairs are complete.
For screen sizes larger than 26":
Request home service from any Authorized GE VCR SmwiceCenter, provided that

your TV/VCR is located within the geographic territory covered by an Authorized GE
VCR Service Center. If not, you must take your TV/VCR to the Service Center location

at your own expense, or pay for the cost the Service Center may charge to transport
your TV/VCR to and from your home.

To identify your nearest Authorized GE VCR Service Center, ask your Dealer, look in
the Yellow Pages, or call 1-800-447-1700.
Show the Authorized Service Center Representative your sales receipt or other

evidence of purchase date.

What your warranty does not cover:

Customer instruction. (Your Owner's Manual clearly describes bow to install, adjust,
and operate your TV/VCR. Any additional information should be obtained from

your Dealer.)
Installation and related adjustments.
Signal reception problems not caused by your TV/VCR.
Damage from misuse or neglect.

Cleaning of video/audio heads.
Batteries.

A TV/VCR that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for
institutional or other commercial purposes.

Images burnt onto the screen.
Acts of God, such as but not limited to lightning damage.

A TV/VCR purchased or serviced outside the USA.

Product Registration:

Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed in with your set. It
will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is

not required for warranty coverage.

How state law relates to this warranty:

This warranty gives you specific legal rigbts, and you also may have other rights that
vary from state to state.

If you purchased your TV/VCR outside the United States:

This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.

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Index

ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS Menu .............. 4

Adding Channels to Memory .................. 4

Adjusting the Picture ......................... 8

Adjusting Volume ........................... 5

Age-based Ratings

Block ................................. 12

Defined ............................... 11

View .................................. 13

Antenna System, Connecting ................. 30

AUDIO/VIDEOIN Jacks ........ 23,24,25,27,28,29,32

AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH Menu .............. 4

Auto Play Feature ........................... 19

Auto Repeat Feature ......................... 19

Automatic TracMng ......................... 18

Back Panel Controls ......................... 29

Basic Recording ............................. 23

Batteries, Installing in Remote ................. 2

Blank Search Feature ........................ 21

BLANKSEARCH Screen ..................... 21

Block

Age-based Ratings ...................... 12

Content Themes ........................ 13

Unrated Programs ...................... 15

Brite {Brightness) Function .................... 8

Buttons, Remote Control .................... 6,7

Cable System without Cable Box, Connecting ...30

Cable System with Cable Box, Connecting ...... 31

Camcorder, Connecting to TV/VCR ........... 32

Captions, Closed ............................. 9

Cautions .................................... i

CHAN Buttons ............................. 5,6

Channel Memory, Programming ............... 4

Channel, Selecting ........................... 5

Chart, Recording Speeds ..................... 22

Checking a Timer Recording ................. 26

Checking for Trouble ..................... 33,34

Choisissez une Langue ........................ 3

Choosing a Hookup ......................... 29

Cleaning the TV/VCR ....................... 35

CLEAR Button ...................... 5,6,10,18,26

Clearing a Timer Recording .................. 26

Clock Setting {Setting Time and Date) ........... 5

CLOSED CAPTIONING Menu ................. 9

Closed Captions ............................. 9

Color Function ............................... 8

Commercial Scan ........................... 18

Commercial Skip ............................. 9

Connections

Antenna ............................... 30

Cable System With Cable Boxfor

All Channels .......................... 31

Cable System With Cable Boxfor

Premium Channels .................... 31

Cable System With No Cable Box ......... 30

Camcorder to Copy Tapes ............... 32

Choosing a Hookup ..................... 29

Dipole Antenna ........................ 30

VCR to Copy Tapes ..................... 32

Content Themes

Block ................................. 13

Defined ............................... 11

View .................................. 14

Contents .................................... 1

Contr {Contrast) Function ..................... 8

Controls, Back Panel ......................... 29

Controls, Front Panel ........................ 28

Controls, Remote ........................... 6,7

Copying Tapes ........................... 27,32

Daily Programs, Recording ................... 25

Date, Setting ................................. 5

Dipole Antenna, Connecting .................. 30

DISPLAY Button ....................... 6,8,18,21

Displays, On-Screen .......................... 8

Editing Tapes ............................... 27

Electronic Program Indexing ................. 20

English Language ............................ 3

Escoje un Idioma ............................. 3

Express Recording .......................... 24

Factory Settings, Reset ........................ 8

Features, Playback ........................ 17-21

Features, Recording ......................... 22

Features, TV/VCR ......................... 8-10

F.ADV {Frame Advance) Button ............. 6,17

FF {Fast Forward) Button ......... 6,17,20,21,27,28

First-Time Operation ....................... 2-5

French Language ............................ 3

Frame Advance ........................... 6,17

Front Panel Block ........................... 10

Front Panel Controls ........................ 28

Home Antenna System, Connecting ........... 30

Hookups

Antenna ............................... 30

Cable System With Cable Box for

All Channels .......................... 31

Cable System With Cable Box for

Premium Channels .................... 31

Cable System With No Cable Box ......... 30

Camcorder to Copy Tapes ............... 32

Dipole Antenna ........................ 30

VCR to Copy Tapes ..................... 32

Important Information .........................

Index Feature ............................... 20

Information, Important ........................ i

Language for Displays ........................ 3

LANG UAG E/IDIOMA/LANG UEMenu ........... 3

Limited Warranty ........................... 36

Location of Controls ...................... 28,29

Lock Parental Controls ....................... 15

LP Speed ................................... 22

Manual Tracking ............................ 18

MENU Button ..................... 3-6,8-10,19,25

Movie Rating Limits

Block ................................. 14

View .................................. 15

MUTE Button ................................ 6

Note to Cable TV Installer ......................

Number Buttons ............................. 7

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Index

On-Screen Displays .......................... 8

Operation

Express Record ......................... 24

Picture, Adjust .......................... 8

Play a Tape ............................ 16

Program Channel Memory ................ 4

Record a Program ...................... 23

Set the Sleep Timer ..................... 10

Set the Time and Date (Clock) ............. 5

Set the Wake-up Timer .................. 10

Timer Record .......................... 25

Parental Controls ......................... 11-15

PAUSE Button ....................... 7,17,22,27

Pause During Playback ...................... 17

Pause During Recording ..................... 22

Picture, Adjusting ............................ 8

PICTURE QUALITY Menu ..................... 8

Picture, Reset to Factory Settings ............... 8

Picture Search .............................. 17

Picture Settings .............................. 8

PLAY Button .............................. 7,28

Playback

Auto Play ............................. 19

Blank Search .......................... 21

Commercial Scan ....................... 18

Features ............................ 17-21

Index ................................. 20

Pause ................................. 17

Play a Tape ............................ 16

Repeat ................................ 19

Zero .................................. 21

POWER Button and Indicator ................ 28

PREV CH (Previous Channel) Button ........... ?

Problem Solving .......................... 33,34

Programming Channel Memory ............... 4

Rating Limits

TV ................................. 12-14

Movie .............................. 14-15

REC (Record) Button and Indicator ..... 7,23,24,27

Recording

Basic .................................. 23

Express ............................... 24

Features ............................... 22

Pause ................................. 22

Speeds and Chart ....................... 22

Timer ................................. 25

Remote Batteries, Installing .................... 2

Remote Control Buttons ..................... 6,7

Remote Sensor .............................. 26

Removing Channels from Memory ............. 4

RESET Button ............................. 7,10

Resetting Picture to Factory Settings ............ 8

REW (Rewind) Button ...................... 7,28

Safety Tab .......................... 16,23,24,25

Scan and Play Index Feature .................. 20

Scan, Commercial ........................... 18

SEARCH

Blank ................................. 21

Index ................................. 20

Picture ................................ 1?

Zero .................................. 21

SEARCH Button .................... 7,9,18,20,21

Selecting a Channel .......................... 5

Selecting a Language for Displays .............. 3

Sensor, Remote ............................. 28

Setting

a Timer Recording ...................... 25

an Express Recording ................... 24

Rating Limits ........................ 11-15

the Clock ............................... 5

the Date ................................ 5

the Time ................................ 5

Up the TV/VCR ....................... 2-5

Sharp (Sharpness) Function ................... 8

Signal type .................................. 4

SLEEP Button ............................... 7

Sleep Timer ................................ 10

SLP Speed ................................. 22

Solving Problems ......................... 33,34

SP Speed ................................... 22

Spanish Language ............................ 3

SPEED {Tape Speed) Button ................... 7

Speeds, Recording .......................... 22

STOP Button .............................. 7,28

STOP/EJECT Button ................. 16,23,24,28

Stopping a Timer Recording .................. 26

Stopping Express Recording .................. 24

Tab, Safety .......................... 16,23,24,25

Table of Contents ............................ 1

Tape, How to Play .......................... 16

Tapes, Copying ............................. 27

Tapes, Editing .............................. 27

Text Mode, Closed Captioning ................. 9

Time Counter ............................ 18,22

TIME Menu ............................... 5,10

Time, Setting ................................ 5

TIMER REC Indicator ................... 24,25,28

Timer Recording

Checking .............................. 26

Clearing ............................... 26

Setting ................................ 25

Stopping .............................. 26

Tint Function ................................ 8

TRACKINGButtons ........................ 7,16

Tracking, Automatic ......................... 18

Tracking, Manual ........................... 18

Trouble Checks .......................... 33,34

Turn on TV/VCR ............................ 3

TV Rating Limits

Block ................................. 12

Setting ................................ 12

View .................................. 13

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Index

TV/VCR MAIN MENU ..... 3,4,5,9,10,19,22,23,25,26

TV/VCR Setup ............................. 2-5

Types of Recordings ......................... 22

Unlock Parental Controls .................... 15

Unrated Programs, Block/View ............... 15

V-Chip

Defined ............................... 11

Movie Ratings ....................... 14-15

TV Ratings .......................... 12-14

Unrated Programs ...................... 15

VCR, Connecting to TV/VCR ................. 32

VIDEO/AUDIOINJacks .......... 24,25,27,28,29,30

VOL{Volume) Buttons ..................... 7,26

Volume, Adjusting ........................... 5

WAKE-UP Indicator ....................... 10,28

WAKE-UP Timer ............................ 10

Warnings .....................................

Warranty, Limited .......................... 36

Weekdays (M-F),Recording .................. 25

Weekly Program, Recording .................. 25

ZERO SEARCH Screen ....................... 21

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For your nearest Authorized Servicenter
call toll-free in the USA.

1-800-336-1900

Canadian Consumers m.
Your toll-free numbers are:

English: 1-800-522-0338
French: 1-800-522-0445

If your product needs service, please contact your dealer or
the nearest servicenter 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.

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