GE VG2050 User Manual

WARNING

To reduce risk of fire or

shock hazard, do not
expose this product to
rain or moisture.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE

RiSKOFELECrRPCSHOCK PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE

DONOTOPEN PERSONNEL. This symbol indicates "dangerous

,_k This symbol indicates _k voltage" inside the product that

important instructions _,_ presents a risk of electric shock or

accompanying the product, personal injury.

Cautions Caution: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully

insert.

Attention: Pour eviter les chocs _lectriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la

fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusq_ au fond.

Refer to the identification/rating label located on the back panel of your product
for its proper operating voltage.

FCCRegulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this
equipment may void the user's authority to operate it.

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.

Care and Cleaning:

Use a soft cloth or the dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner to dust

yourVCR. Remove dust from the ventilation holes.
Plastic surfaces are easily scratched and can be marred by alcohol and

various solvents. Avoid excessive use of oil-based furniture polishes since
the materials used in the cabinet will accumulate more dust. A

nonabrasive, antistatic cleaner/polisher is recommended.

Product Registration

Please fiJl out the product registration card and return it immediately. Returning the card allows us to contact you if needed.

Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof 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 product.

Model NO. VG2050

Serial No.

Purchase Date:

Dealer/Add ress/Phone:

First Things First ............................................................. 3

Setup with the QuickSet Guide ........................................ 5

Setting Up the VCR ....................................................... 7

Using On-screen Menus to Set Up Features .................. 8

Language Selection ....................................................... 8

Cable Box Setup ............................................................. 9

VCR Channels List ........................................................ 10

Auto Channel Search ............................................. 10

Changing the Signal Type ..................................... 11

Adding or Removing Channels ............................. 12

Time and Date .............................................................. 12

Auto Clock Set Feature .......................................... 12

Setting the Time Zone ............................................ 13

Setting Daylight-Saving Time ............................... 13

Setting Time and Date Manually ........................... 14

Additional Set-Up Features ............................................ 15

Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option ......................................... 15

Auto Play ....................................................................... 16

Auto TV/VCR ................................................................. 16

EnergySaver ................................................................. 17

Front Panel Brightness (VCR Display) ........................ 17

Preferred Tape Speed .................................................. 17

Set Auto Repeat ........................................................... 17

VCR Basics ....................................................................... 19

Remote Buttons .............................................................. 20

Component Buttons ..................................................... 20

VCR Function Buttons .................................................. 20

TV Function Buttons .................................................... 21

Playing a Tape ................................................................. 22

Automatic Rewind ........................................................ 22

Tape Eject ...................................................................... 22

Recording ........................................................................ 23

Check the Safety Tab .................................................... 23

Recording ......................................................................... 25

Recording Features ......................................................... 26

Express Recording (XPR) ............................................. 26

Timer Recording ........................................................... 27

Stopping a Timer Recording ................................. 28

Reviewing and Clearing Programs ....................... 28

Copying and Editing Tapes ............................................ 29

!

Other Features ............................................................... 31

Picture Search Options ................................................... 32

Forward and Reverse Search ...................................... 32

Slow Motion ................................................................. 32

Frame Advance ............................................................ 32

Index Search ................................................................. 33

Go-To Search ................................................................ 33

Commercial Scan (SEARCH Button) ........................... 34

Tracking ............................................................................ 34

Pro-Tect Plus TM Locking Feature ................................. 34

Time Counter ................................................................ 35

On-Screen Displays ...................................................... 35

Connections .................................................................... 37

Things to Know Before Connecting Components ........ 37

Connecting the VCR ........................................................ 38

Jacks and Cables .......................................................... 38

RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables (F-type) ................... 38

Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type) ........... 38

Choosing a VCR Connection ......................................... 39

Advantages of Audio/Video Cable Connections ........ 39

TV with RF Jack Only ................................................... 40

TV with Audio/Video Jacks .......................................... 41

TV with AN Jacks and a Cable Box to

Unscramble Pay Channels Only .............................. 42

Reference ......................................................................... 43

Front Panel ...................................................................... 44

Display Panel ................................................................... 45

Back Panel ....................................................................... 46

How to Find Your TV's Video Input Channel ................. 47

Troubleshooting Tips ...................................................... 48

Specifications .................................................................. 51

Cleaning the VCR ............................................................ 51

Limited Warranty ............................................................ 52

Index ................................................................................ 53

2

Welcome to Your New VCR...

To help get started using your newVCR with

as little reading as possible, all basic information
is placed in the first three sections of the manual.
To make things easier, there's even an interactive
setup guide the first time the VCR is turned on that

walks through several important setup steps.

Getting Started

Before setting up the first time, though, learning
some of the finest features are key to getting the

most out of your new videotape recorder. ]]me
and date, abilities of the VCR's remote control,

working with channels and basic cassette
operations are all covered in the manual's first

three sections.

Once familiar with the VCR's essential features,

make sure to refer to other sections of the manual

to learn more detailed information.

What Remains?

The final sections of this manual contain playback

and recording information, a detailed connections
section, and a reference section complete with

troubleshooting tips, warranty information, and an

index.

FIRST THINGS FIRST

V

V

V

V

V

V

READ ME!

These note boxes give you tips for

your new video cassette recorder. J

3

Step 1: What's in the Box?

The following items come pecked in the box:

VCR
Remote control

RF coaxial cable
AAA Batteries

Step 2: Install Batteries in the VCR's
Remote Control

Follow these steps whenever installing or changing the batteries
in the VCR's remote control:

1,

2.

Remove the cover of the battery compartment on the rear of
the remote control.

Place the batteries into the compartment matching the

positive (+) and negative (-) ends of each battery to the

diagram inside the compartment.

3. Replace the cove_

Step 3: Connect the VCR to a TV

If you connect the VCR to a home antenna or cable system and

then to a TV, use the VCR's ANT. IN and RF OUT jacks for a good

signal (as shown in the diagram to the right).
If you have a TV with AUDIONIDEO jacks, use these jacks for a

better connection. Refer to the Connections section for additional
setup options.

Step 4: Plug in the VCR

Your VCR's power cord has a plastic band strung through the
blades. Remove plastic band before plugging the cord into
the power outlet. To remove band, cut with a pair of scissors
and pull it free of the blades. Once the plastic is removed, match
the wide blade of the power cord to the wide slot in the AC

outlet. Be sure to insert the plug completely.

VCR

CABLE,CABLEBOX,ORANTENNA "_

4

Step 5: Tune the TV

Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel. The VCR viewing

channel is usually channel 3, 4 or the TV's video line input.

If you connect your VCR using the ANTIN and RF OUT
connectors with RF coaxial cable, set the 3 CH. 4 switch to

3 or 4 -- whichever channel isnt used locally.

\o

If the VCR is connected using the Audio/Video (A/V) jacks
and AN cables, select the TV's video line input with

the TV's remote control to see the VCR's picture. For more

information about video line input, see "How to Find Your
TV's Video Input Channel" in the References section of this

manual.

Step 6: Turn on the VCR

Press the POWER button on the VCR_ front panel or the VCR
remote control to turn on the VCR. The first time the VCR is

turned on, a menu screen appears.

Select a language.
Seleccione un idJoma.
Choisissez une Langue.

1 English
2 Espa_ol
3 Frangais

This is the start of a interactive setup which walks through

essential settings of the VCR.

Step 7: Setup with the QuickSet Guide

The QuickSet Guide is an automated procedure that helps set up
the VCR for first time use. Upon initial power up, the setup guide

asks which language to use for all on-screen menus.

1. Press 1 for English, 2 for Espafiol (Spanish), or 3 for
Franqais (French).

After this selection is made, just follow the rest of the step-by-

step procedures until the initial setup is complete.

(Continued on next page)

VCR Viewing Channel

! 'LI

I

AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jacks CH. 3/4 switch

When using the ANT. IN and RF OUT
jacks to connect your VCR, tune the

TV to channel 3 or 4. The 3 CH 4

switch on the back of the VCR
determines which TV channel

is used to see the VCR's output.
When using the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks

to connect your VCR, tune your TV
to the TV's Video Input Channel with

the TV's remote control. For more

information about video line input,
see "How to Find Your TV's Video

Input Channel" in the References
section of this manual.

5

If the initial menu does not appear:

Make sure the TV is tuned to the same channel as the
3 CH. 4 switch (on back of the VCR), or if using A/V cables
to connect the VCR to the TV, tune to the TV's video line
input (see, "How to Find Your TV's Video Input Channel," in

the References section of this manual for more information).

Make sure the VCR indicator is on in the VCR display (press

the TVoVCR button on the remote control or the VCR's front

panel until "VCR" shows on the front display).
Check your connections.

If you choose to set up your VCR options individually instead of
using the initial setup, go to the next section.

Step 8: Accessing On-screen Menus

The MENU and number buttons on the VCR's remote control
allow for accessing, selecting and changing the VCR's

preferences. For example, to select a different preferred on-
screen language than the one selected during the initial set up:

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VER MAIN MENU

1 Timer Recordings

2 Time

3 Channels
4 Setup

5 Preferences
6 Language/Langue/Idioma

0 Exit

2. Press 6 to display the LANGUAGE memJ

LANGUAGE

Select a Language,

1>English
2 Espafio[
3 Fran_ais

Press MENU to continue

3.

Press 1 for English, 2 for Espahol (Spanish), or 3 for
Francais (French).

All on-screen menus are handled the same by following on-
screen instructions and using the remote control to select

choices. See the next section, Additional Set-Up Features,
for detailed information about accessing menus.

6

Additional Setup Features

Below is a list of setup features, some of which need

to be set up before using your VCR for the first time.

Whether or not the features are handled in the first
time interactive setup, all features allow you to get

the most out of your VCR.

Language*

Cable box set up*

VCR channels list
(Auto Channel Search)*

time setup using Auto Clock set*

- Setting time zone*

- Daylight Saving time*

Manually setting time and date

Remote VCRINCR2

Auto play

EnergySaver feature

Front panel brightness

Preferred tape speed

V

SETTING UP THE VCR

V

V

V

V

V

* Features handled during the VCR'sinitial setup

7

Using On-screen Menus to Set Up
Features

The VCRfs features can be set up using its emote
control buttons to enter choices from on-screen instructions.

Each on-screen menu item is explained in this section.

For each numbered selection on the menus, use the same
numbered button on the remote control to select it.

Language Selection

If you did not complete this step in the initial QuickSet Guide, it
is time to select a preferred language for on-screen displays.

1. On your remote control, press theMENU button to display
the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

I Timer Recordings

2 Time
3 Channels

4 Setup

5 Preferences

6 Language/Langue/Idioma

0 Exit

2. Press 6 to select the LANGUAGE menu.

LANGUAGE

Select a Language,

1>English
2 Espafiol
3 Frangais

Press MENU to continue

3.

Press I for English, 2 for Espafiol (Spanish), or 3 for
Frangais (French). An arrow indicator highlights the current

selection. Once the proper language is highlighted, press
the MENU button on the remote control to return to the
VCR MAIN MENU.

Is Something Missing?

Note that not all VCR on-screen

displays are always shown in this

manual when explaining the features.

8

Cable Box Setup

This particular setup appliesonly when all channels are

received through a cable box. In this case, the VCR will
automatically enter the channel used to view cable box
programming (usually 3 or 4). Your VCR will use this channel

for all future timer recordings.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

I Timer Recordings
2 Time
3 Channels

4 Setup

5 Preferences
6 Language/Langue/Idioma

0 Exit

2. Press 3 to display the CHANNELS menu.

CHANNELS

1 Auto Channel Search

2 Add/Remove Channels

3 Signal Type: CABLE

4 Cable Box Setup

0 Exit

3. Press 4 to display the CABLE BOX SETUP screen. Then
select one of the three choices.

4.

CABLE BOX SETUP

Do you use your cable
box to receive ALL

channels or only SOME

channels?

1 ALL channels
2 Only SOME channels

3 Cancel setup

If you selected ALL Channels, enter the output channel
of your cable box (usually 03 or 04), or press the INPUT

button on the VCR's remote to select the VCR's video input
channel if you used the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks and A/V cables
to connect the VCR to the "IV.

Choosing the Right Setup for
Your Cable Box

If you use your cable box to receive:
ALL channels- enter two numbers for

the output channel of your cable box

or press INPUT if you connect your
cable box with AUDIO/VIDEO jacks.

Only SOME channels- choose this
option if you only use the cable box
to unscramble premium channels.

Cancel setup will take you to a screen
stating your VCR will not control the
cable box channel during timer
recordings.

W i

9

5.

CABLE BOX SETUP
On what channel does
the VCR receive signaLs
from the cable box?

(usuaLLy 3 r A, or Video)

Enter 01-13 or INPUT
Press MENU to cancel

CABLE BOX SETUP

On what channel does
the VCR receive signals

from the cable box?

(usuaLLy 3, 4 or video)

04

Press CLEAR to correct
Press MENU to continue

Once you complete the setup, the VCR confirms that it will
now receive all signals on the designated channel.

CABLE BOX SETUP

The CabLe Box Setup
is complete.

The VCR wiLL NOT control
the cable box channel

during timer recording.

Press MENU to continue

VCR Channels List

If a cable box is used fora//channels, this next step is not

necessary. Your VCR may come with a channel list preset at the
factory, but adding or deleting some channels may be necessary.
depending on whether they are broadcasting signals.

Auto Channel Search

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 Timer Recordings
2 Time

3 ChanneLs
A Setup

5 Preferences
6 Language/Langue/Idioma

0 Exit

2. Press 3 to display the CHANNELS menu.

CHANNELS

1 Auto Channel Search

2 Add/Remove ChanneLs
3 Signal Type: CABLE

A CabLe Box Setup

0 Exit

3. Press 1 to display the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu.

Auto channel 6earch

Use the Auto Channel Search feature

to place all available channels in

memory.

If you ever change cable or antenna
signals, you may need to Auto

Channel Search again.

10

4,

AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH

What type of signal
are you using?

1 Cable TV

2 Antenna
3>Detect Automatically

0 Cancel

Select one of the three AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH options
(the current choice is highlighted with the arrowhead at left):

Cable TV searches for cable stations from a single channel
Antenna searches for local broadcast stations on all channels

Detect Automatically will attempt to determine if the
signal comes from one or many channels.

AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH

Now scanning channel 14

Press any key to cancel

The VCR begins scanning for available channels--this can take up

to one or two minutes. When the scan is complete, the VCR tunes
to the lowest numbered channel. Pressing the CHAN up or down

buttons on the remote will only scroll through active channels.

Changing the Signal Type

If cable service is ever added or Bmoved, the VCR_ signal may
have to be adjusted. To choose between cable and standad

antenna signals:

1. Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the
VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 3 to display the CHANNELS menu.

Detect automatically

A strong cable or antenna signal in
your area may cause Auto Detect to

mis-detect. If this should happen,
select 1 or 2 for the system you have.

,

CHANNELS

1 Auto Channel Search
2 Add/Remove Channels

3 Signal Type: CABLE
4 Cable Box Setup

0 Exit

Press 3 to change the Signal Type between CABLE and

ANTENNA

Selecting Channels

The Channel up and down buttons
access those channels active in your

VCR channel list.
You can still access channels not in

the channel list by using the number
buttons on the remote.

11

Adding or Removing Channels

Channels may be added or remove channels after youAuto
Channel Search, especially if some of the channels have weak

signals or you dont want to watch them.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 3 to display the CHANNELS menu.

3. Press 2 to display the ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS screen. Use
, CHAN up or down or number buttons to go to the channels

you want to remove or add.

ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS

Channel 115

is presently ADDED

Press CLEAR to remove
Press MENU to exit

ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS

Channel 115

is presently REMOVED

Press INFO to add
Press MENU to exit

4. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish this set up.

Time and Date

The VCR gives you two ways to set the time and date: the Auto
Clock Feature or manually. The Auto Clock Feature enables the
VCR to update the clock each time the VCR is turned off. The

Auto Clock is advantageous because it updates the time for you
automatically.

Before you set the time and date, set the Auto DST (Daylight-

Saving l'me) feature to ON or OFF for your area.

Auto Clock Set Feature

The Auto Clock Set feature is set to ON at the factory. In the ON
setting, the VCR looks for a channel carrying XDS (Extended

Data Services) information. XDS updates the clock using the
Coordinated Universal Time. There are certain steps that are

required, such as Auto Channel Search, setting the "iqme Zone,
and Daylight Saving feature before the Auto Clock feature

works.

12

Setting the Time Zone

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

VCR MAIN MENU

I Timer Recordings

2 Time
3 Channels
4 Setup

5 Preferences

6 Language/Langue/Idioma

0 Exit

2. Press 2 to display TIME menu.

TIME

1 Set Time and Date
2 Set Time Zone

3 Set Daylight Savings

0 Exit

3, Press 3 again to displaythe SET TIME ZONE menu.

33me/date display

Pressing INFO on the remote
displays the time and date on the

screen.

m

SET TIME ZONE
What is your Time Zone?
I Eastern
2 Central
3 Mountain
4 Pacific
5 Alaska
6 Hawaii
7>Automatic

Press MENU to continue

4. Select your time zone.
If you select Automatic for your time zone, the VCR sets the

clock using the first Coordinated Universal Time information it
finds. If the time is not correct, select another time zone or set

the time and date through the menu system.

Setting Daylight-Saving Time

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 2 to display the TIME menu.

3. Press 4 to display the SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS menu.

Continued on Next Page

13

SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS

Does your area observe
DayLight Savings Time
from April to October?

I Yes, DST is observed
2 No

3>Automatic

Press MENU to continue

4. Select one of the options.

DST is the aconym for Daylight Saving Time.
If you chose AUTOMATIC, the VCR sets the clock using the

DST information broadcast in the signal (channel).

Setting Time and Date Manually

If the Auto Clock Set was unsuccessful, set the clock through the
menu option. The Auto Clock Set feature is set to OFF

automatically when you set the clock this way

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

I Timer Recordings

2 Time
3 Channels

4 Setup
5 Preferences

6 Language/Langue/Idioma

0 Exit

Spring Forward; Fall Back

In the Spring, daylight-saving time
begins on the first Sunday in April.
Because the clock automatically
changes from 2:00 AM to 3:00 AM

(forward one hour), remember to
include the extra hour for timer

recording falling within this time
frame.

In the Autumn, daylight-saving time
ends on the last Sunday in October.
The VCR clock automatically changes

from 2:00 AM to 1:00 AM (back one

hour). Therefore, it can affect your
recording length.

2. Press 2 to display the TIME menu.

TIME

1 Set Time and Date
2 Set Time Zone

3 Set Daylight Savings

0 Exit

3. Press 1 to display the SET TIME AND DATE menu.

SET TIME AND PATE

Time --:--

(hh:mm)

Date --/--/--

Press MENU to cancel

14

4.

Enter the data using the number buRons. Press O before

single-digit numbers and follow the on-screen directions.

SET TIME AND DATE

Time 12:34 PM

Date 11/18/99 Thursday

Press CLEAR to correct

Press MENU to set

Additional Set-Up Features in the

PREFERENCES Menu

The features in this section are all accessed through the
PREFERENCES menu.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

I Timer Recordings
2 Time

3 ChanneLs

4 Setup
5 Preferences

6 Language/Langue/Idioma

0 Exit

2. Press 5 to display the PREFERENCES menu.

PREFERENCES

1 Remote Control: VCR1
2 Auto Play: OFF

3 Auto TV/VCR: OFF
4 EnergySaver: 2:00

5 Front Panel: BRIGHT

6 Tape Speed: SLP
7 Set Auto Repeat

0 Exit

Now you are ready to select an item from the menu to set up.

Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option

If you own a compatible GE, RCA, or PROSCAN remote that has
a VCR2, VCR2.LD, or VCR2oDVD button, this feature allows you

to set this VCR to respond to that button.

Press 1 to select the Remote Control item. Then press the VCR2,
VCR2.LD, or VCR2oDVD button to change.

Continued on Next Page

PREFERENCES

1 Remote Control: VCR1
2 Auto Play: OFF
3 Auto TV/VER: OFF

4 EnergySaver: 2:00

5 Front Panel: BRIGHT
6 Tape Speed: SLP
7 Set Auto Repeat

0 Exit

The PREFERENCES menu allows access to
settings for the remote control, EnergySaver,
front panel brightness and more,

15

I PREFERENCES

(Press VCR2 to Change)
2 Auto PLay: OFF
3 Auto TV/VCR: OFF

4 EnergySaver: 2:00
5 Front Panel: BRIGHT

6 Tape Speed: SLP
7 Set Auto Repeat

Exit

PREFERENCES

I Remote Control: VCR2
2 Auto PLay: OFF

3 Auto TV/VCR: OFF

4 EnergySaver: 2:00
5 Front Panel: BRIGHT

6 Tape Speed: SLP
7 Set Auto Repeat

0 Exit

The VCR will only respond to the compatible remote's VCR2,

VCR2-LD, or VCR2oDVD button. If you change the remote setting
to VCR2, the remote that came with your VCR will no longer

control it.
Use the compatible remote to change the remote setting back to

VCRI. Display the PREFERENCES menu, press 1, and then press
VCR or VCR1 on the compatible remote.

Auto Play

This feature allows the VCR to automatically start playing when
you insert a tape with the safety tab removed. Press 2 to switch

between ON or OFF.

Select ON if you want a tape with its safety tab removed to
start playing automatically when the tape is inserted.

Select OFF if youdo notwant a tape with its safety tab

removed to start playing automatically.

Auto TV/VCR

To view a signal from a VCR connected to a TV with a standard

RFcoaxial cable, the TV/VCR button on the remote control must

be pressed in order to see the signal.

When Auto TV/VCR is turned on, the signal will be changed to
VCR automatically, eliminating the need to press the remote

control button.

The TV must be tuned to the VCR viewing channel (usually 3

or 4) to see the signal.
Select OFF if youdo notwant the VCR's signal to change

automatically to VCR when a tape is inserted and played.

Remote control option

Changing the remote option to VCR2
disables the remote that came with

your VCR,

16

EnergySaver

By default, this VCR automatically turns off after two hours of
inactivity. Press 4 to change the time delay, or to disable the

feature.

OFF: The VCR will remain turned on until you shut it off.

1:00, 2:00, or 3:00: The VCR turns off after one, two, or three

hours of inactivity.

Thirty seconds before shutting off, the VCR will warn you with a

screen reading, "The VCR will turn off in 30 seconds. Press any
key to cancel."

If you use the VCR's tuner instead of your TV to tune channels,
you may want to turn this feature off.

Front Panel Brightness (VCR Display)

You can change the brightness level of the fluorescent display

panel on the front of the VCR. Press 5 to switch between the

options.

AUTO brightens the display when the VCR is on and dims
the display when the VCR is off.

BRIGHT keeps the display bright.
DIM keeps the display at a low brightness level.

Auto play

For a tape to be able to start playing
automatically, it must have the safety

tab removed. All rented movies and
purchased movies should have this

tab removed.

Preferred Tape Speed

You can set the preferred tape speed between Standard Play

(SP) and Super Long Play (SLP). In the PREFERENCES menu,
press 5 to switch between the options.

SP sets the peferred recording speed to S.P
SLP sets the peferred recording speed to SLP

Set Auto Repeat

A tape can be set to play the same segment over and over in a

repeating loop with the Set Auto Repeat feature. Set Auto
Repeat uses the VCR's memory counter to determine the

duration of the loop.

Continued on Next Page

17

The Set Auto Repeat dialog box will ask for a loop end time to

be specified:

AUTO REPEAT

Set the length of time
you want the tape to

play in a repeating loop

Loop from 0:00 to -:--

(h:mm)

Press CLEAR to turn off

Press MENU to exit

The CLEAR key will erase all three numbers entered and
move the cursor back to the first position (hours).

The "Press CLEAR to turn off" message will appear only
after the first number has been entered into the end time.

Auto Repeat is set back to -:-- by resetting the dialog box, by
cassette ejecting or insertion, by powering off the VCR, by

power interruption, or by recording start.

When a duration time has been set:

The VCR will automatically switch to rewind if the counter

meets or goes past the Auto Repeat set duration,
The VCR will automatically switch to playback during rewind if

the counter equals or is less than O:OO.
The Auto Repeat may be adjusted by setting the counter to

OO:O0.This can be done by pressing the CLEAR button while
the tape counter is on screen or on the front panel display.

The counter will not reset while rewinding in an Auto Repeat
loop.

18

Learn the Basics To Get

You Started

These VCR basics should be enough for you to begin
enjoying your VCR. Learning the remote control

functions, playing a recorded tape, and recording a

program should do just that.

This section shows you the basics of using your VCR.

It discusses things like using the remote control,
playing a tape, and recording programs.

i3

V

V

VCR BASICS

V

i

V

V

V

VCR Basics tells you what you need |

to know in order to watch a movie or

J

tape your favorite show,

19

Remote Buttons

The remote control is capable of controlling your VCR and many

brands of televisions. If you have a GE, RCA or PROSCAN TV,
you may be able to control it without having to program the

remote.

Component Buttons

ON.OFF Turns off VCR when remote is set to control the VCR.
Also turns some compatible components on and off.

"I'M Turns on a compatible GE, RCA, or PROSCAN TV and sets
the remote to control the TV.

VCR Turns on acompatible GE, RCA, or PROSCAN VCR and
sets the remote to control the VCR.

VCR Function Buttons

CHAN Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in
the VCR's channel memory.

CLI=AR Resets time counter to 0:00:00. Allows you to change
entries when setting the clock or a timer recording.

F.ADV Lets you view one frame with each press of the button
when tape is in pause.

FORWARD Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped.
Searches forward through a tape during playback. Starts slow

motion during play-pause and increases slow-motion speed.
GO BACK Switches between two channels. Select one channel

and then select another using the number buttons. Press GO
BACK to switch between the two channels. In menu mode, press

to go back to a previous menu.
INFO Shows the status displays on the TV screen.
INPUT Selects between the VCR's line input or tuner. Line input

refers to the signal coming from the component connected to
the AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks on the back of the VCR.

MENU Brings up VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen.
Numbers (O 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.

0 6 VCd

REVERSE PLAY FORWAR

<3C>D

RECORD STOP PAUSE

_03G0

tNFO HAt_ SEARC

od

© ,, ©

MUTE CRAN GO BACK

0 Q 0

CLEAR MENU SPEED

,0

40 o0 o0

0 0 0

• TRACKING • FADV

2O

PAUSE Pauses playback or recording. Press PAUSE again to
return to playback or recording.

PLAY Plays a tape.
RECORD Starts VCR recording. Also used for Express

recording.
REVERSE Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped.

Searches backward through a tape during playback. Starts slow
motion during play-pause and decreases slow-motion speed.

SEARCH Displays INDEX and ZERO search menus on TV
screen when VCR is stopped. Advances the tape 30 seconds of

recorded material during playback. Each press advances the

tape an additional 30 seconds up to five minutes.

SPEED Selects a recording speed (SP or SLP).
STOP Stops the current VCR function such as record, playback,

rewind, or fast forward. Press and hold for three seconds during
the stop mode and the tape will eject.

TRACKING Up or Down Lets you manually reduce the
streaks that may appear on the picture during play, slow motion,

or pause. Reduces picture "jitter" during stop-action playback.
TV*VCR Switches the picture signal so that it either comes

from the VCR or cable/antenna system.

I .9

\

The VCRdisplay indicates that the unit is in

VCRmode, suitable to watch a tape.

TV Function Buttons

CHAN Up or down Selects next higher or lower channel in

the TV's channel memory,

CLEAR Removes menus or status displays from the screen.
GO BACK Switches between two channels. Select one channel

and then select another using the number buttons. Press GO
BACK to switch between the two channels.

INFO Shows the TV's status displays on the TV screen.
INPUT Selects between the TV's input channel or tuner. Press

to see the VCR signal if you connected your VCR using the
AUDIO/VIDEO jacks.

MUTE Reduces volume to minimum level.
Numbers (O 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.

ON*OFF Turns a compatible TV off and on.
VOL Up and Down Raises and lowers sound of TV.

TV Buttons

The TV buttons may not control all
features of all models of GE, RCA,
or PROSCAN TVs.

For more information about selecting
a video line input, see, "How to Find
Your TV's Video Input Channel" or
"Troubleshooting" in the Reference

section of this manual.

21

Playing a Tape

1.

Tune the TV to your VCR viewing channel (3, 4, or TV's video

line input- see "How to Find Your TV's Video Input Channel"
in the References section for more about the video line

input).

2. Insert a tape in the VCR.

If the Auto Play feature is set to ON, the tape automatically
begins playback (if the safety tab on the cassette is

removed).
Press FWD or REV to position the tape.

Press PLAY,PAUSE (if necessary) on the VCR (PLAY on
remote) to begin tape play.

Press PLAY,PAUSE (PAUSE on remote) for stop action.
Press TRACK up or down to remove any streaks from the

picture, if necessary.
Press STOP.EJECT on VCR (STOP on remote) to stop

playback.

Automatic Rewind

The VCR automatically rewinds the tape if it reaches the end of
the tape during playback. While rewinding, you can press

POWER and the VCR will turn off after rewinding.

Tape Eject

Press STOP,EJECT on the VCR (STOP on the remote control) for

three seconds when in STOP mode to eject the tape. A tape can

be ejected even when the VCR is off.

Pause

If you pause, the VCR automatically
switches from pause to stop after a
few minutes to reduce tape wear.

Automatic Tracking

The VCR has automatic tracking
which adjusts the picture when

playing back a tape recorded on
another VCR. Automatic tracking is
turned on whenever a tape is
inserted or the VCR's power is

turned on.

22

Recording

If you want to record something that you're watching, you can

use basic recording. For more detailed information, refer to the
"Recording" section starting on the next page.

1. Set the tape speed by pressing the SPEED button on the
remote.

2. Press RECORD (REC on remote) to begin recording.

3. Press STOP to stop recording.

If you just want to pause the recording for a short time
(such as during a commercial), press PAUSE instead of

STOP.
For more information about in-depth recording features,

refer to the next section.

Check the Safety Tab

No matter which recording option you use, you need to make
sure there is a tape in the VCR, and that the tape's safety tab is in

place. You cannot record on a tape with the safety tab removed.

Tape Speeds

SP (Standard Play)
Gives the best quality recording, but
fewer programs can be recorded on
the tape.

SLP (Super Long Play)
Gives three times the recording time
of tapes recorded in SR Special
effects such as pause, slow motion,
picture search, and frame advance

work well when you play back tapes

recorded in this speed.

Recording Time

Cassette SP SLP

T- 120 2Hr 6Hr
T-160 2 hr/40 min 8Hr

8mfe_" T_

If the safety tab is removed and you want to record over it,
simply cover the hole with vinyl tape.

23

Several Recording Options

Now that we've covered many of the necessary
steps to operate the VCR, it's time to explain the
different recording features available to suit specific

needs including:

Recording (explained in

VCR Basics section)

Express Recording

Timer Recording

Copying and Editing Tapes

V

V

¥

I4 _c°_'NG I

V

V

V

25

Recording Features

There are three ways to record programs:

Recording press RECORD (REC on remote) to start
recording a program. (See VCR Basics section.)

Express Recording (XPR) starts recording a program you
are watching, You can then set the VCR to automatically stop

recording after a designated period of time.

"13mer Recording programming the VCR to automatically

start and stop recording at a predetermined time.

Express Recording (XPR)

Use Express recording to quickly record the remaining portion

of the program you are watching.

1. Set the tape speed by pressing the SPEED button on the
remote control.

2.

3.

Press the RECORD (REC on remote) button to begin
recording.

Repeatedly press the RECORD button to set up the recording
duration.

REC CH 36
Record Length 0:00

Press REC to set tength

REC CH 36
Record Length 1:30

Press REC to set length

Each time you press the RECORD button, you increase the
recording time (up to 4 hours).

The VCR continues to record for the amount of time you

indicate, and then automatically turns off,

To stop an Express recording, press and hold STOP on the

remote control for a few seconds.

Express Recording

Express recording is a great way to
tape the last quarter of the game, or
the last part of a movie when you

have to leave.

26

Timer Recording

You can set up as many as eight timer recording programs.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 Timer Recordings
2 Time
3 Channels
4 Setup
5 Preferences
6 Language/Langue/Idioma

0 Exit

2. Press 1 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu.

TIMER RECORDINGS

1 Create a New Program
2 Review Existing Progs.

0 Exit

3. Select 1 to Create a New Program.

How often should this
program record?

I One time
2 Daily (every day)
3 Weekdays (M-F)

4 Weekly (once per week)

0 Cancel

4. Select how often you want the program to record.

Program 1 (One time)

Channel --
Start Time --:--
End Time --:--
Start Date --/--l--
Tape Speed SLP

Press MENU to cancel

5. Enter the data for the program with the number buttons.

_mer Recording Information

The Clock must be set correctly.

Insert a tape with the safety tab in
place and enough tape to record

the program.

PROGRAMS OVERLAP appears if you
have entered two programs where

the times overlap.
The _mer Indicator |Q) appears in

the display when you turn off the
VCR and a timer recording has been
set. It flashes if there is no tape in

the VCR.
When recording from a cable box or

satellite receiver, turn it on and tune

it to the channel you want to record

before the recording is to begin. The
VCR channel should be set to the

cable box's output channel, usually
Channel 3 or 4.

i

27

The data includes the channel number (press INPUT to select
the line input), start time, and end time (including AM or PM).

The start date is automatically entered based on the VCR clock.
The date and/or speed can be changed when flashing.

6. Review the information to make sure it is correct, and then
press MENU to save.

Program I (One Time)

Channel 104 Cable

Start Time 08:00 PM
End Time 09:30 PM
Start Date 11/18/99 Thu

Tape Speed SLP

Press CLEAR to correct
Press MENU to erase

Program 1 has been saved

Remember to insert a

recordable tape and
turn the VCR off before
the program start time.

Remember to Leave your
cable box on and tuned
to the desired channel

Stopping a Timer Recording

To stop or cancel a timer recording in progress (even an
express recording):

Press and hold the STOP button for three seconds.

Reviewing and Clearing Programs

To review programs that you have already set up:

1. Press 1 when the VCR MAIN MENU is displayed to display
the TIMER RECORDINGS menu

TIMER RECORDINGS

1 Create a New Program
2 Review Existing Progs.

0 Exit

2. Press2 to display the Review Existing Progs. screen

Program 1 (One Time)

Channel 104 CabLe
Start Time 08:00 PM

End Time 09:30 PM
Start Date 11/18/99 Thu

Tape Speed SLP

Press CLEAN to correct
Press MENU to erase

3. Press CLEAR to erase or MENU to see the next program.

28

Using Two VCRs For Copying and
Editing Tapes

Use one VCR as the playback VCR and the other as the

recording VCR.

1. Connect the VCRs using the diagram at the right.

2. Turn on both VCRs and TV.

3. Tune the TVto the VCR viewing channel (either 3, 4, or TV's
video input). (See "How to Find Your TV's Video Input

Channel"in the References section of this manual for more

information.)

4,

5.

If you are using coaxial cables for the connection, tune the

recording VCRto channel 3 or 4 (the one selected on the

playback VCR).

If you are using audio/video cables, select the line input on

the recording VCR (L1 for the back jacks or L2 for the front
jacks).

Insert the tape you want to copy into the playback VCR. Insert

a blank tape with its safety tab in place into the recording

VCR.

6. Using visual search, locate the segment you want to copy on
the playback VCR. Pause the tape at this location.

7. Press RECORD on the recording VCR, then PAUSE.

8. Press PAUSE on both VCRs to begin copying.

9. Press PAUSE on both VCRs to stop copying.

10. Repeat steps 6-9 to copy or edit additional segments.

Caution:

The unauthorized recording of
satellite broadcasts, television

programs, or other copyrighted
materials may infringe the rights

of others.

Two VCR Connection

CABLE BOX

OR_ANTENNA

PLAYBACK VCR

RECORDING VCR

TO TV TO TM

]

29

Features to Enhance
VCR Operation

Picture Search Options

Commercial Scan

Tracking

Pro-Tect Plus TM Locking

time Counter

On-Screen Displays

V

¥

¥

¥

31

Picture Search Options

The most basic way to search during playback is using the FWD

or REV button on the remote control. This section contains
several other options available for searching a tape.

Forward and Reverse Search

You can search a tape during playback. Sound is turned off
during picture search. Search works well for tapes recorded at
the SLP speed.

1. Press FWD to search forward or REV to search in reverse.

2. Press FWD or REV again or press PLAY to return to normal
playback.

Slow Motion

You can view a tape during play or play-pause using slow
motion. Stow motion works well for tapes recorded at the SLP

speed.

1. During playback, press SLOW or press PAUSE and then FWD
or REV to begin slow-motion playback.

2. Press FWD to increase or REVto decrease the speed of the
search.

3.

5.

Use TRACK up or down to remove any streaks from the
picture.

Press PLAY to return to normal playback. The VCR switches

automatically from slow-motion playback to stop after a few

minutes.

Frame Advance

Frame advance lets you view recorded action one frame after
another during playback. Frame advance works well for tapes
recorded at the SLP speed.

Pressing PAUSE "freezes" the action.
Pressing F.ADV repeatedly lets you view single frames of the

action.
Pressing PAUSE or PLAY returns normal playback.

32

Index Search

The VCR has a "VHS Index Search System" that automatically

records an index mark on the tape every time you start a
recording.

During playback you can locate the program you want to play
by the number of index marks or by scanning. The VCR will
search forward or reverse from the location you are on the tape.

To Search:

1. Press STOP.

2. Press SEARCH on the remote to display the iNDEX SEARCH
on-screen display.

3. If you want to search through a certain number of index
marks, press two number buttons to enter the number of

marks you want to search. Press CLEAR on the remote to
correct an entry.

4. Press FWD to search forward or REV to search in reverse.
The VCR will locate your index mark and begin playback. If

you did not enter a specific index number, the VCR will

locate the next index mark and begin playback.

5. Press STOP to end index searching.

Some index marks may be missed by the VCR:

A mark too close to your location on the tape

The mark at the beginning of a recorded segment of five

minutes or less
The first index mark on the tape when you start at the

beginning of the tape.

Go-To Search

The Go-To search feature enables the VCR to quickly locate a
counter reading anywhere on the tape. When the VCR locates
the counter reading, it will begin playback.

1. Press STOP.

2. Press SEARCH on the remote until the GO-TO SEARCH
menu appears on the screen.

3. Press number buttons to enter the hour(s) and/or minutes of
the counter reading you want the VCR to "go to." Press

CLEAR on the remote to correct an entry.

INDEX SEARCH

Press REV OR FWD
to begin scanning

OR

enter a specific

index number

Press SEARCH to exit

INDEX SEARCH

Searching for
index number 12...

Press STOP to cancel

INDEX SEARCH

Searching for
index marks...

Press STOP to cancel

33

4. Press FWD to search forward or REV to search in
reverse.

5. Press STOP to stop Go-To searching.

Commercial Scan (SEARCH Button)

This is useful for skipping commercials or short program

segments.

Press SEARCH once during playback to advance the tape
approximately 30 seconds of recorded material.

Each press of the SEARCH button adds an additional 30
seconds up to five minutes.

Tracking

Your VCR has automatic tracking which removes the streaks or
snow from the picture. Automatic tracking is activated when
you insert a tape or turn on the VCR. Occasionally you may

need to manually adjust tracking, especially if the tape was
recorded on a different VCR. Just use the TRACKING (TRACK on
remote) buttons to remove the streaks or snow.

When you manually adjust the picture, automatic tracking is

turned off. To turn automatic tracking back on, press both
TRACKING buttons on the front of the VCR at the same time, or

eject the tape and re-insert it. Tracking has no effect during
recording - only playback.

GO-TO SEARCH

Current tape counter is

2:17:25

Press REV or FWD
to go to -:--:00

Press SEARCH to exit,

GO-TO SEARCH

Current tape counter Js

2:17:25

Press REV or FWD

to go to O:O0:O0

Press SEARCH to exit.

Pro-Tect Plus TM Locking Feature

To disable the usage of the VCR, or to protect your timer
recordings, you can lock the VCR so that the buttons on the VCR

or remote won't work.

To Lock: Press and hold the POWER button on the remote
for approximately six seconds. All of the lighted digits flash

in the VCR's display panel when the VCR is locked.
To Lock While a "rimer Recording is in Progress: Press

and hold the POWER button on the remote for
approximately six seconds.

To Unlock: Press and hold the POWER button on the

remote for approximately six seconds.

Locking Your VCR:

If a timer recording is programmed,
make sure your VCR isturned off.

Locking your VCR prevents the VCR
from being accidentally turned on.

34

Time Counter

The time counter shows the actual time it takes to record a

program or play back a segment of a recorded tape. It helps
locate the beginning or end of programs you taped. The time
counter resets to 0:00:00 whenever the tape is ejected from

the VCR.

For example, if you record a 30-minute program at the
beginning of the tape and you want to go to the end of

that program to begin another recording, you would:

1. Press INFO twice to display the time counter.

2. Press CLEAR to reset the time counter to 0:00:00.

3. Press FWD to forward the tape until the time counter
reads 0:30:00.

4,

5,

Press STOP. This is the approximate end of the program.
(You may want to press PLAY to verify.) Now, you can

begin recording at this spot.
Press INFO to remove the time counter from the

screen and return to the normal display mode.

0:30:00

HOURS _J

MINUTES [

SECONDS

I

Tlttler Co[Inter on-screen display shows
hours, minutes and seconds of a segrnen t
oftape.

On-Screen Displays

The INFO button shows the status of the VCR (STOP, PLAY,
RECORD, etc.), channel number, time counter, date, time, and

tape speed on the TV screen. The date and time must be set

before they can be displayed.

1. Press INFO to see the on-screen displays.

2. Press INFO again to have only the time counter remain
on the screen.

3. Press INFO again to remove the time counter from the
screen and return to the normal display mode.

Turning off the VCR also resets the displays.

1

2

HOURS MINUTES

Stop Ch 05 \(}:30:00 I

"_" SECONDS

11/18/99 Thu 01:30PM SLP

On-ScreenDisplay(fimesOut)

0:30:00

]3me Counter Only (Does Not 17meOut)

35

Things to Know Before
Connecting Components

Protect Your Components from Power
Surges

Connect all components before plugging any
power cords into the wall outlet.

Always turn off the TV and other components
before you connect or disconnect any cables.

Position Cables Correctly to Avoid

Audio Hum or Interference

Insert all cable plugs firmly into their jacks.

Place the audio/video cables to the sides of the

TV's back panel instead of straight down the

middle after you connect your components.

Try not to coil any twin-lead cables and keep
them away from the audio/video cables as much

as possible.
Make sure all antennas and cables are properly

grounded. Refer to the Safety "13pssheet packed
with your unit.

Protect Your Components from

Overheating

Do not block ventilation holes in any of the

components. Arrange the components so that air

can circulate freely.
Do not stack components.

Allow adequate ventilation when placing your
components in a stand.

Place an amplifier or satellite receiver on the top

shelf of the stand so heated air rising from it will

not flow around other components.

V

V

¥

V

¥

6 CONNECTIONSI

V

37

Connecting the VCR

Refer to these pages to help you connect your VCR.

Jacks and Cables

RFJacks and Coaxial Cables (F-type)

The RF jacks provide good picture and mono sound quality,

and must be used if audio/video connections are not
available for your TV.

These jacks are required for antenna or cable-TV
connections. The RF jacks on the VCR are labeled ANT. IN

and RF OUT. The coaxial cable supplied with your VCR is
used to connect the VCR's RF OUT jack and your TV's

antenna input.

O

RF Jack

Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type)

The AUDIONIDEO jacks provide very good picture quality

and mono sound, and can be used if your TV has audio/
video input jacks.

These jacks are used for most audio/video connections
between components. The VCR AUDIONIDEO jacks are
color coded (yellow for video and white for audio). If your
TV has two inputs for audio (stereo), you may need a Y-

adapter to hear sound from both channels.

O

AudioNideo Jack

38

Choosing a VCR Connection

There are several different ways to connect your VCR,

depending on whether or not you have cable service, and if you
have a cable box, and whether some of the channels are

scrambled, and ...well, you get the picture.

Three connections are described in this section and one of them

should provide you with a VCR connection that works.

TV with RF jack only
TV with audio/video jacks

TV with audio/video jacks and cable box to unscramble pay
channels only

If you need to connect additional components not shown in the

diagrams here (and are unsure of how to connect them), refer to
the instruction manual that came with that particular
component.

Advantages of Audio/Video Cable

Connections

Using a simple coaxial cable connection gives you good picture

quality. If your television has audio/video jacks, I highly

recommend using them to get even better picture quality and

mono sound when recording and playing back videotapes.

These connections give you more convenient operation by not

having to share the TV's antenna signal.

39

TV with RFJack Only

This connection assumes:

You are connecting antenna, cable, or cable box system.
Your television has only an RF input jack.

This connection provides:

Mono sound playback from VCR.
Record one channel while watching another (except

when using a cable box for all channels).

To use this connection, you must have:

(1) coaxial cable for cable or antenna connection; (2) for
cable box.

To connect:

1. Connect cables as shown.

2. Returntothemanual'sfirstsection, First Things First,
and follow the connection steps.

Using This Connection

Tune your IV to channel 3 or 4, whichever one you selected

with the 3 CH. 4 switch on the back of the VCR.

To play a tape:

1. Insert a tape.

2. If necessary, press PLAY.

To record one program and watch another:

1. Begin recording a program using one of the
recording features.

2. Press the TV.VCR button and select a different channel
on the TV.

VCR

TV

CABLE, CABLEBOX, OR ANTENNA

4O

TV with Audio/Video Jacks

This connection assumes:

You are connecting an antenna, cable, or cable box system.
You r television has audio/video jacks.

This connection provides:

Mono sound playback from VCR.
Record one channel while watching another (except when

using a cable box for all channels).

To use this connection, you must have:

(1) coaxial cable for cable/antenna connection; (2) for
cable box

(2) audio/video cables

To connect-

1. Connect cables as shown.

2. Return to the manual's first section, First Things First, and
follow the connection steps.

Using This Connection

Tune your TV to its video input channel. Use of TV.VCR button is

not required.

To play a tape:

1. Insert a tape.

2. If necessary, press PLAY.

To record one program and watch another:

1. Begin recording a program using one of the
recording features.

2. Select a different channel on the TV.

CABLE, CABLEBOX, OR ANTENNA_-

VCR

TV

VID_ VIDEO

d

41

TV with A/V Jacks and a Cable Box to
Unscramble Pay Channels Only

This cormection assumes:

You are using a cable box only to unscramble premium
channels.

Your TV has audio/video input jacks.

This connection provides:

Moon sound playback from VCR.
Recording a scrambled or unscrambled channel through

the cable box while watching an unscrambled channel

To use this connection, you must have:

(3) coaxial cables
(2) audio/video cables

(1) splitter

To connect:

1. Connect cables as shown.

2. Return to the manual's first section, First Things First, and
follow the connection steps.

Using This Connection

Tune your TV to its video input channet. Use of TV.VCR button

is not required.

To play a tape:

1. Insert atape.

2. If necessary, press PLAY.

To record a scrambled or unscrambled

program and watch another unscrambled

program:

1. Begin recording a scrambled or unscrambled program

through the cable box using one of the recording features.

2. Select an unscrambled channel on the TV,

AII scrambled channels must be

viewed through the VCR.

VCR

I

CABLE

_INPUT2

Jl

ANTEN_

#

42

This section gives you some additional information
about the VCR, including a description of the unit's
controls and display.

You also will find a Troubleshooting 77ps section in
this Appendix, which might help to resolve some of

those simple problems.

Finally, this section contains your warranty
information.

V

¥

¥

V

V

7

V

REFERENCE

I

43

Front Panel

/

]

\

Remote Sensor

CHANNEL,TRACKING Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in
the VCR's charmer memory. Adjusts tracking when a tape is playing. Press both

together to recenter tracking.
FWD Forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches the picture forward

during playback. Starts slow motion during play-pause and increases slow-motion
speed.

PLAY.PAUSE Plays a tape. Pauses action for viewing during playback. Pauses
recording to prevent recording of unwanted scenes.

POWER Turns the VCR on or off.

RECORD Starts VCR recording. Used for express recording.
Remote Sensor Receives signals from the remote control. Aim the remote at this

sensor.

REV Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches the picture in reverse

during playback. Starts slow motion during play-pause and decreases slow-motion
speed.

STOP,EJECT Stops the normal functions such as record, playback, rewind, fast-
forward, or pause. Ejects the tape when the VCR is stopped.

VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT jacks Receives signals from another component, like a
VCR or camcorder, when it is connected to these jacks. Use INPUT on the VCR's

remote to select L2 to record from these jacks.

TV-VCR Switches the picture signal so that it either comes from the VCR or the

cable/antenna system.

44

Display Panel

"nine The current time appears. Only an AM indicator appears with
the time. There is no indicator for PM.

313mer Indicator (Q) Lights during express or timer recording and
when VCR is turned off and set for timer recording. Flashes when
clock is not set or when a timer recording is set and there is no

cassette in the VCR.

REC Indicator Lights when the VCR is recording (flashes when in
record-pause mode)

VCR Indicator (Applies only if the VCR Viewing Channel is 3 or 4).
Press the TV°VCR button to turn on or off.

VCR indicator on: Picture from VCR.

VCR indicator off: Picture from TV channel.

45

Back Panel

3 CH. 4 Switch Selects the channel to which you will tune the
TV to see the VCR picture if you connect the VCR using one of

the basic hookups.
ANT. IN Jack Receives a signal from an antenna or cable

system when attached.

AUDIO and VIDEO IN Jacks Receives signals from another
component, like a VCR or camcorder, when it is connected to
these jacks. Press INPUT on the remote to select L1 to record
from these jacks.

AUDIO and VIDEO OUT Jacks Sends signals from VCR to

another component, like a TV or VCR, when it is connected to
these jacks.

RF OUT Jack Passes signal to TV using the cable supplied.

46

How to Find Your TV's

Video Input Channel

You need to tune your TV to the Video Input Channel if you are
using the VCR's AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jacks to connect to the TV's

AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT jacks. You must select this "channel"
before you can see the VCR's menus, the cable or antenna
reception, and the content that's on a tape.

The video channel on TVs varies for different brands and
different models. Below are some steps to try:

If your TV brand is GE, RCA, or PROSCAN, press the TV
button on the remote control that came with the VCR. Then

press the INPUT button on the remote.

If those options do not work, try the following ideas. You might
access the Video Input Channel by:

pressing a button on the TV's remote control (see table
below)

selecting the channel from the TV's menu system
(see table below)

tuning directly to the channel by selecting a specific channel

number (see table below)

going through all the channels in the channel list by

pressing the channel up or down buttons on the TV.

Some common scenarios are listed in the Video Input Channel
Variations table that follows:

INPUT
Button

TV autton

Video Input Channel Variations

Button/Switch Button on the Channel
on the TV TV Remote Number

VIDEO VID 1 00
SIGNAL LINE 90

VID 1 VID 91
VID 2 VIDEO 92
S-VlD S-WD 93
S-VIDEO INPUT VID 1

S-VIDEO VID 2
SOURCE
AUX

47

Troubleshooting Tips

No power

Check to make sure it is plugged into an operating outlet.
Check to make sure your connections are correct.

VCR does not respond to remote

Check to make sure there are no objects between the VCR and remote.

The batteries may need changing.

Make sure the Remote VCR1/VCR2 setting is set to VCR1 so the
remote that came packed with your VCR can operate it.

ProTect Plus TM Locking feature is activated.

Poor or no picture for normal TV viewing

Check to make sure the VCR indicator is off.
Check to make sure the TV is switched to an active channel.
Check to make sure the antenna connections are secure and correct.

Snowy or no picture during playback

Press TV.VCR to turn VCR indicator on.

Check TV channel selected (3 or 4) to make sure it matches the
channel selected with 3 CH. 4 switch on back of VCR.

Check to make sure the TV's fine tuning is correct for the channel
you have selected.

Check video cable connections between VCR and TV monitor.
Check to make sure the TV monitor is set to video input. See "How

to Find Your TV's Video Input Channel" in the Reference section for

details.

Try another tape.

Some snow/streaks are normal during search, stop action, frame
advance, and slow-motion playback.

Streaks in picture during normal playback

Press one of the TRACKING buttons to move streaks up or down
for the best picture.

Check to make sure the tape is of good quality and not worn out.

Time counter not working or time counter not working in search
modes

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 if you rewind the tape
farther back than a counter reading of 0:00:00.

The time counter disappears during search; this is normal.

48

Will not record or play

Check to make sure there is a tape in the VCR.

Try ejecting and reinserting the cassette.

Check to make sure the tape is not broken.
Check to make sure the VCR is not in pause mode. Press PAUSE or

PLAY to return to normal playback.
Check the ProTect Plus TM feature.

VCR Panel Indicators flash

-timer ((_)) and other panel indicators flash when the ProTect PlusTM
Locking feature is activated or when you press a button on the

remote or VCR and ProTect Plus is activated.

Rewind does not operate

Check to make sure the tape is not already rewound.

Timer recording not made or wrong program recorded

Check to make sure the cable box or satellite receiver was turned on
when recording was to begin.

Check to make sure the program was entered correctly (wrong
channel or times).

Power interruption. Reset the clock.
Check to see if time and date are correct - including AM/PM.
Check to make sure the program did not exceed the tape's length or

the tape was not rewound beforehand.
Check to make sure the VCR was turned off at the time recording

was to start.
Check to make sure there was a tape in the VCR and the cassette's

safety tab was intact.

VCR ejects cassette when the end of the tape is reached during a
timer recording.

Will not record

Check to make sure the safety tab is intact.
Check to make sure the VCR is not in the line mode. Press INPUT on

the remote.

Internal clock shows incorrect time or date

Power interruption. Make sure cable box or VCR is tuned to channel
carrying the XDS information,

Check to make sure the clock isset accurately (check AM/PM and date).
Check Daylight-Saving setting. The clock may have adjusted for

daylight-saving time.

Time did not adjust for daylight-saving time

Check to make sure daylight-saving feature is set correctly.

49

VCR makes noise when stopped

VCR is removing tape from heads. This is normal. The head
cylinder inside the VCR will continue to rotate for a few minutes

after you put the VCR in the stop mode.

Will not Auto Channel Search active channels correctly

Check to make sure the antenna connections are secure and
correct.

Check to make sure the Signal Type: CABLE/ANTENNA feature is
set correctly.

If Detect Automatically was selected for the Signal Type in the

AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu, try using either CABLE TV or
ANTENNA instead.

May not be necessary if using a cable box for all channels. Contact

your local cable company for more information.

Tape plays back in slow motion

Press PLAY to return to normal playback.

Cannot select channels over 69

Cable channels over 69 can only be selected if Signal Type: CABLE/
ANTENNA feature is set to CABLE.

Cassette with safety tab removed does not start to play automatically

Check to make sure the Auto Play ON/OFF feature is set to ON.

Timer Indicator ((_) flashes

Clock is not set.
Check to make sure there is a cassette in the VCR when a timer

recording is set.

Timer (C)) and other panel indicators flash when the ProTect PlusTM

Locking feature is activated or when you press a button on the
remote or VCR and ProTect Plus is activated.

Time counter disappears during searching

This is normal.

On-screen menus appear in English, French, or Spanish

Check LANGUAGE feature.

5O

Specifications

Format:

Record/Playback
System:

Video Signal System:
Antenna:

Tuner:

Type:
Power Requirement:

Power Consumption:

Dimensions:

Weight:

Storage Temperature
Range:

Operating
Temperature Range:

VHS
Video: 2 head

Audio: Mono record/playback system

EIA standard: NTSCcolor
75-ohm external VHF/UHF combined

antenna terminal

USA: t81 channels capability*

(125 cable channels)

Canada: 178 channels capability*

(122 cable channels)

AutoProgramming frequency synthesis

120V AC, 60 Hz
17 watts

3.64 inches high (91 mm)

14.4 inches wide (360 mm)

9.44 inches deep (236 mm)

6.4 pounds (2.9 kg)

- 22°F to +149°F
(-30°C to +65°C)

+41°F to +104°F
(+5°C to +40°C)

*Check your cable company's compatibility requirements.

Cleaning the VCR

Use a soft cloth or dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner

to dust your VCR. Remove dust from the ventilation holes of the
cabinet.

Plastic surfaces are easily scratched and can be marred by
alcohol and various solvents. Avoid excessive use of oil-based

furniture polishes since the materials used in the cabinet will
accumulate more dust. We recommend using a nonabrasive,

antistatic cleaner and polisher.

I Specifications are subject to change. I

51

Limited Warranty

What your warranty covers:

Any defect in materials or workmanship.

For how long after your purchase:

Ninety days for labor charges.
One year for parts.

The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm,

whichever comes first.

What we will do:

Pay any Authorized GE VCR Service Center the labor charges to repair your VCR.
Pay any Authorized GE VCR Service Center for the new or, at our option, refurbished replacement parts required to

repair your VCR.

How you get service:

Take your VCR to any Authorized GE VCR Service Center. 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 evidence or purchase date or first rental.
Pick up your VCR when repairs are completed,

What your warranty does not cover:

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

Installation and related adjustments.
Signal reception problems not caused by your VCR.
Damage from misuse or neglect.
Cleaning of video/audio heads.

Batteries.

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

purposes.

A VCR purchased or serviced outside the USA.
Acts of God, such as but not limited to lightning damage.

Product Registration:

Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your VCR. 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 rights and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state.

If you purchased your VCR outside the United States:

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

52

A

Adding/removing channels 12
AudioNideo (AN)jacks 9, 20, 38, 41, 46, 47

Audio/video cables 37, 39, 42
Auto Channel Search 10

Auto channel search 10
Auto clock feature 12

Auto play feature 16, 22
Auto TVNCR feature 40

Automatic rewind 22
Automatic tracking 22

B

Batteries

installing in the remote 4

Buttons, remote 20

C

Cable box setup 9
Cables, positioning 37
Cables, types of 38

CHAN buttons 11, 12, 20

Channel 314 switch 5, 6, 40
Channel, VCR viewing 5

CHANNEL,TRACKING button 44
Channels

adding/removing 12

detecting automatically 10

VCR list 10
CHANNELS menu 9, 10, 11, 12
Cleaning the VCR 51

CLEAR button 20, 33, 35
Clearing programs 28

Commercial scan 34
Component buttons 20

Connecting components 37
Connecting your VCR 4, 38

Connections 37

Audiofideo (AN) cables 39
TV with AN jacks 41

TVwith RFjack only 40
two VCRs 29

unscrambling pay channels 42

Copying and editing tapes 29

D

Date and time 12
Daylight-saving time 13, 14

Display panel 45
Displays, on screen 35

E

Eject 22
EnergySaverfeature 17
Express Recording (XPR) 26

F

F ADV button 20, 32
Forward and reverse search 32

FORWARD button 32, 34, 35
Frame advance 32

Front panel 44

Front panel brightness 17

FWD button 22, 44

G

GO BACK button 20
GO-TO SEARCH menu 33

IN (FROM ANT) jack 4, 5, 38, 46
Index search 33

INFO button 20, 35

INPUT button 9, 20, 47

53

Jacks

AUDIONIDEO 47
audio/video 46

AudioNideo (AN) 46
IN (FROM ANT) 46
OUT (TO TV) 46

Jacks, types of 38

i

Language feature 8
LANGUAGE menu 6, 8

Locking feature 34

M

MENU button 6, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 20

MUTE button 21

N

Number buttons 6, 15, 20, 21, 33

O

ONeOFF button 20, 21
On-screen displays 35

OUT (TO TV)jack 4, 5, 38, 46
Overheating 37

P

Panel brightness 17
PAUSE button 21, 23, 32

Picture search options 32
PLAY button 21, 22, 32, 35, 40, 41, 42, 44

PLAY-PAUSE button 22

Playing a tape 22
Plugging in the VCR 4

54

POWER button 5
POWER button 22, 44

Power surges 37
PREFERENCES menu 15, 16, 17

Preferred tape speed 17
Pro-Tect Plus locking 34
Problem solving 48

PROGRAMS OVERLAP message 27

Q

QuickSet Guide 5, 8

R

REC button 44

RECORD button 21, 23, 26
Record protect tab 23
Recording

audio only 29

basic 23
copying and editing tapes 29

Express (XPR) 26
options 25

timer 27
types of 26

XPR (Express) 26

Remote

buttons 20
component buttons 20

installing batteries 4
TV function buttons 21

Remote Control Option 16
Remote sensor 44

Remote VCR1NCR2 option 15
Removing/adding channels 12

REV button 21, 44
REVERSE button 32, 34

Reviewing programs 28

REW button 22
Rewind, automatic 22

S

SAFE display 34
Safety tab 22, 23

Search

commercial scan 34
forward and reverse 32
frame advance 32
index 33
slow-motion 32

SEARCH button 21, 33
Sensor, remote 44

SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS menu 13
SET TIME AND DATE menu 14

SETTIME ZONE menu 13
Set up

cable box 9
channels list 10

language 8
time and date 12

time and date manual 14
using menus 8

using PREFERENCES menu 15

Signal type 11

changing 11

Slow-motion search 32
SLP (tape speed) 23

Solving problems 48
SP (tape speed) 23
Specifications 51

SPEED button 21, 23, 26
Status indicators

REC 45

STOP button 21, 22, 23, 26, 33, 35
STOP.EJECT button 22, 44

T

Tape eject 22
Tape, playing 22

Tape speed 23
Time and date 12

Time counter 35
TIME menu 13, 14

Time zone 13
TIMER indicator 27, 45

Timer recording 26

stopping 28
Tips, troubleshooting 48
Tracking 34

TRACKING button 32
TRACKING buttons 21, 22
Troubleshooting tips 48

TV button 20, 47
TV function buttons 21

TV.VCR button 21, 40, 41, 42, 44, 45
TV's video input channel 47

V

VCR button 20
VCR channel list 10
VCR, cleaning 51

VCR display panel 45
VCR front panel 44

VCR indicator 45
VCR MAIN MENU 6, 8, 15
VCR viewing channel 5

VCR1 button 16
VCR2 button 15

VHS index search system 33
VOL buttons 21

W

Warranty 52

X

XPR (Express Recording) 26

¥

Y-adapter 38

55

If your VCR 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.

THOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS

10330 North Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN 46290

©1999 Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.
Trademark(s)® Registered
Marca(s) Registrada(s)

Printed in USA

TOCOM 15530250

As an ENERGYSTAR® Partner, Thomson Consumer
Electronics has determined that this product or
product model meets the ENERGYSTAR® guidelines
for energy efficiency.