GE VG2063 User Manual

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

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

Using the Menu to Set Up Features ....................................... 8

Language ................................................................................. 8

Cable Box Setup ...................................................................... 8

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

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

To Change the SignalType ............................................. 11

To Add or Remove Channels .......................................... 11

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

Set Daylight-SavingTime ................................................ 12

Set theTime and Date ..................................................... 12

VCR Plus+ Channels .............................................................. 13

VCR Plus+ Worksheet ............................................................ 15

Additional Set-Up Features in the Preferences Menu ........ 16

Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option ............................................. 16

Auto Play .......................................................................... 17

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

Tape Speed ....................................................................... 18

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

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

Playing aTape ........................................................................ 21

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

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

Recording ............................................................................... 22

Check the SafetyTab ........................................................ 22

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

Recording Features ............................................................... 24

Express Recording (XPR) ................................................ 24

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

Timer Recording With VCR Plus+ ................................... 26

Setting Up the Channel List ...................................... 26

Using VCR Plus+ ........................................................ 26

Stopping aTimer Recording ..................................... 28

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

Using Two VCRs for Copying and EditingTapes .................. 29

Other Features ................................................... 3 l

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

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

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

Commercial Scan (Search Button) ................................. 32

Frame Advance ................................................................ 33

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

Zero Search ...................................................................... 34

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

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

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

Tracking .................................................................................. 36

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

Connecting Your VCR ............................................................. 38

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

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

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

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

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

TVWith RF Jack Only ............................................................ 40

TV With Audio/Video Jacks ................................................... 41

TVWith Audio/Video Jacks and Cable Box to

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

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

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

Back Panel .............................................................................. 45

Indicator Panel ....................................................................... 45

Troubleshooting Tips ............................................................. 46

Specifications ........................................................................ 49

Cleaning the VCR ................................................................... 49

Limited Warranty ................................................................... 50

Index ....................................................................................... 51

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Hi, my name is Roger...

and I wrote this User's Guide. It's my job to see that
you have a rewarding user manual experience.You'll
find that I've arranged this manual to clearly explain
all your VCR's features.

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FIRST THINGS FIRST

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The first three sections of the manual introduce you to
your VCR, and show you how to set the VCR up and

use the on-screen menus. Reading these sections

gives you the basic information you need to use your
VCR.

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information, contains a detailed connections section,

and a reference section that includes troubleshooting
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STEP 1: Unpack What's in the Box

The following items come packed in the box:

• VCR

• Remote control

• RF antenna cable

STEP 2: Install Batteries in the

Remote Control

Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change the
batteries in your VCR remote.

1. Remove the cover of the battery compartment.

2. Place batteries in remote, matching the + and- ends of each
battery to the diagram inside the compartment.

3. Replace the cover.

STEP 3: Connect Your VCR

If you connect yourVCR to your home antenna or cable system
and then to yourTV, use theVCR's IN FROM ANT. and OUTTOTV
jacks for a good signal as shown.

If you have aTV with AUDIO/VIDEO jacks, use the audio/video
jacks on theTV and VCR for a better connection. Refer to the

Connections section, toward the back of the manual.

STEP 4: Plug in the VCR

Match the wide blade of the plug with the wide slot in the outlet.

Be sure to insert the plug completely.

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STEP 5: Tune the TV

Tune theTV to the VCR viewing channel.The VCR viewing

channel is channel 3 or 4 or theTV's video input.

• If you connect your VCR using the ANTENNA connectors
with RF antenna cable, set the 3CH.4 switch to channel 3 or

channel 4--the channel you want to use on yourTV.

• If you connect your VCR using the AUDIONIDEO jacks with
audio/video cables, select theTV's video input to see the
signal. See the TVOwner's Manual.

STEP 6: Turn On the VCR

Press POWER to turn on the VCR.Turning on the VCR for the first

time starts the Interactive Setup feature.

STEP 7: Interactive Setup

The first time theVCR is turned on, Interactive Setup--a brief
series of on-screen menus--appears.These menus assist in
setting up several of the VCR's features. Use the remote's

number buttons to select options.

1. Press 1 for English, 2 for Espafiol (Spanish), or 3 for Fran£ais
(French).

Select a language.
Seleccione un idioma.

Choisissez une langue.

1>English
2 Espafiol

3 Francais

The remaining Interactive Setup menus will appear in the

language you choose. Follow the on-screen instructions to

complete the process.

VCR Viewing Channel

When using the ANTENNA jacks to
connect your VCR, tune your TV to

channel 3 or 4.
When using the audio/video jacks

to connect yourVCR, tune yourTV
to theTV's video input channel.

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STEP 8: Access the Menus

When you've completed Interactive Setup, try out the VCR's

regular on-screen menus.The MENU and number buttons let
you access, select, and change menu items. For example, to
change the Auto Play setting, you would do the following:

1. Press MENU to bring up theVCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

I VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings

3 Time
4 Channels

5 Preferences
6 Language

0 Exit

2. Press 5to display the PREFERENCES menu.

PREFERENCES

1 Remote Control: VCRI
2 Auto Play: ON
3 EnergySaver: 2:00
4 Tape Speed: SLP

0 Exit

3. Press 2to switch Auto Play to ON or OFE

PREFERENCES

1 Remote Control: VCRI
2 Auto Play: OFF

3 EnergySaver: 2:00
4 Tape Speed: SLP

0 Exit

See Setting Up the VCR for detailed information about the
Auto Play feature. Once you understand how to use the

menus, move on to the next section.

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Set-Up Features

Below is a list of features that you may want to set up

before you begin using your VCR for the first time.

• Select a language

• Set upVCR channel list (Auto Channel Search)

• Set up for a cable box

• Set automatic daylight-saving time

• Set the time and date

• Set upVCR Plus+ channels

• Set the RemoteVCR1/VCR2 feature

• Set the Auto Play feature

• Set the EnergySaver feature

• Set the preferred tape speed

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Using the Menu to Set Up Features

You can change the setup of the VCR's features using the menu
system. Each feature is explained in this section.

Language

Select your preferred language, and the on-screen displays will
appear in that language.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings

3 Time
4 Channels
5 Preferences

6 Language

0 Exit

2. Press 6to select and display the LANGUAGE menu.

LANGUAGE

SeLect a language.

1>English
2 Espanol
3 Franfais

Press MENU to contiune

3. Select English, Espafiol (Spanish), or Frangais (French).

Cable Box Setup

This setup applies only when all channels are received through
the cable box. The VCR will automatically enter the output
channel of the cable box when programming your VCR for timer

recordings.

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Not all theVCR screens are shown
in this manual when explaining the

features.

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1. Press MENU to displaytheVCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Preferences

6 Language

0 Exit

2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.

CHANNELS

1 Auto Channel Search
2 Add/Remove Channels

3 Signal Type: CABLE
4 VCR Plus+ Channel List

5 Cable Box Setup

0 Exit

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Press 5to display CABLE BOX SETURThen select one of the

three choices.

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

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If you select ALL CHANNELS, enter the output channel of

your cable box, usually 03, 04, or video line input and

press MENU.

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

CABLE BOX SETUP

The VCR will now

receive all signals

from the cable box
on channel 04.

Press MENU to continue

Once you complete the setup, theVCR confirms that Cable

Box Setup is complete.

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Cable Box Setup

ALL CHANNELS: enter two numbers

for output channel of your cable box or

press INPUT.
ONLY SOME CHANNELS: If you only

use the cable box to tune premium
channels.

CANCEL SETUP: select to cancel.

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VCR Channels List

Your VCR may come with a channel list preset at the factory.

Even though yourVCR may come with a list, it's possible
that you may want to add or eliminate some channels
depending on whether they are active.

To Auto Channel Search

1. Press MENU to displaytheVCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings

3 Time
4 Channels
5 Preferences

6 Language

0 Exit

2. Press 4to display the CHANNELS menu.

CHANNELS

1 Auto Channel Search
2 Add/Remove Channels

3 Signal Type: CABLE
4 VCR Plus+ Channel List

5 Cable Box Setup

0 Exit

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

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.
Choices one and two are self-explanatory. If you choose

DETECT AUTOMATICALLY, theVCR automatically detects

which signal system you have attached to yourVCR.

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.

Auto Channel Search

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.

AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH

Now scanning channel 14

Press any key to cancel

TheVCR begins scanning for the available channels--this
takes about one to two minutes.The lowest channel is tuned

once the search is complete. Now, pressing CHANNEL up or
down should only select the active channels.

To Change the Signal Type

1. Press MENU to displaytheVCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 4to display the CHANNELS menu.

3. Press 3to change the SIGNALTYPE between CABLE and

ANTENNA.

To ADD or REMOVE Channels

You may want to add or remove channels after you AUTO
CHANNEL SEARCH, especially if some of the channels have weak
signals or you don't want to watch them.

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2.

3.

Press MENU to display theVCR MAIN MENU.
Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.

Press 2to display the ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS screen. Use
CHANNEL 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

Selecting Channels

The CHANNEL up and down
buttons access those channels

active in yourVCR channel list.
You can still access channels not

in the channel list by using the

number buttons on the remote.

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Time and Date

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

Saving Time) feature to ON or OFF for your area.

Set Daylight-Saving Time

1. Press MENU to displaytheVCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings

3 Time
4 Channels
5 Preferences

6 Language

0 Exit

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Press 3to display theTIME menu.

TIME

1 Set Time and Date
2 Auto DST: ON

0 Exit

.

Press 2to turn AUTO DST: ON or OFE
Select ON if you want the VCR's clock to automatically adjust

for daylight-saving time.
Select OFF if you do not want the VCR's clock to adjust for

daylight-saving time.

Set the Time and Date

1. Press MENU to displaytheVCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings

3 Time
4 Channels
5 Preferences

6 Language

0 Exit

Spring forward; Fall backward

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.

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Press 3to display theTIME menu.

TIME

1 Set Time and Date
2 Auto DST: ON

0 Exit

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Press 1to display the SETTIME AND DATE screen.

SET TIME AND DATE

Time

(hh mm)

Date --/--/--

Press MENU to cancel

4. Enter the data using the number buttons. Press 0 before
single-digit numbers and follow the on-screen directions.

SET TIME AND DATE

Time 12:34 PM

Date 10/24/97 Friday

Press CLEAR to correct
Press MENU to set

VCR Plus+ Channels

Using VCR Plus+ can make programming timer recordings for

cable or off-air antenna easier, but you have to put in a little time

right now to set up a channel list. A worksheet and abbreviated

codes for typical cable services in the U.S. and Canada are

provided on the following pages.

1. Press MENU to displaytheVCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU
I VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings

3 Time
4 Channels

5 Preferences
6 Language

0 Exit

VCR Plus+ Channel List

Refer to your local television list for
a completeVCR Plus+ channel list
for your viewing area or contact
your cable company. Using the list
may save you some time,

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2. Press 4to display the CHANNELS menu.

CHANNELS

I Auto Channel Search
2 Add/Remove Channels

3 Signal Type: CABLE
4 VCR Plus+ Channel List

5 Cable Box Setup

0 Exit

3. Press 4 to display the VCR PLUS+ CHANNEL LIST screen.

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VCR+

Channel My Channel

5 --
4 --
3 -> -> -> --

2 --

I --

Use CH+/- to select
Press 0-9 to change

Press MENU to save

Enter the data following the on-screen directions using your

worksheet.

VCR+ Channel My Channel

5 46
4 --
3 -> -> -> 23
2 --

I --

Use CH+/- to select
Press 0-9 to change

Press MENU to save

Screen is for an example only.

Two-DigitVCR Plus+ Channel

Numbers for CableTV

(USA List)

35 American Movie Classics
39 Arts &-Entertainment
57 Black Entertainment
54 Bravo
42 Cable News Network
45 Cinemax
98 Cinemax 2

37 The Discovery Channel
53 The Disney Channel

63 Entertainment Television
34 ESPN Sports Network

47 The Family Channel
33 Home Box Office

95 Home Box Office 2
96 Home Box Office 3

51 The Learning Channel
46 Lifetime

58 The Movie Channel
48 Music Television
49 The Nashville Network
38 Nickelodeon

64 Nostalgia Television
99 QualityValue Cable

41 Showtime
97 Showtime 2

59 Sports Channel
52 Turner NetworkTelevision

44 USA-Network
62 Video Hits I
93 Viewer's Choice I
94 Viewer's Choice 2

55 WGN Chicago
43 WTBS Atlanta

60 WWOR-New York

See next page for Canadian List

VCR Plus+ Worksheet

Broadcast or VCR Plus+ Channel Channel Number

Cable-TV Station Number** You Receive the

Name Station On*

H BO 33
ESPN 34

*Check your local or cable listing for the channel number you receive this station on.

**Check your local listing for broadcast orVCR Plus+ channel number assigned.

Two-DigitVCR Plus+ Channel

Numbers for CableTV

(Canadian List)

67 Allarcom Pay Television/

Superchannel

44 Arts & Entertainment
72 Cable News Network-Headline

News

61 Cable News Network
70 Canadian Home Shopping Network

56 Canal Famille
69 Cathay International Television Inc

68 Chinavision Canada Corp
60 Country MusicTelevision

63 Family Channel
62 First Choice

96 First Choice Two
97 First Choice Three

99 First Choice Four
90 House of Commons

91 La Chaine Francaise
51 The Learning Channel

65 MeteoMedia/TheWeather Network
48 MuchMusic Network

55 MusiquePlus
52 Nashville Network

73 Newsworld/CBC
53 Le Reseau des Sports

43 The Sports Network
64 Super Ecran

37 Super Ecran B
98 Super Ecran C
66 Telatino Network
46 TV5 Montreal

92 Viewer's Choice I
93 Viewer's Choice 2

94 Viewer's Choice 3
95 Viewer's Choice 4

71 Vision TV: Canada's Faith Network
38 Youth TV, Canada Inc.

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Additional Set-Up Features in the

Preferences Menu

The features in this section are all accessed through the

PREFERENCESmenu.

1. Press MENU to displaytheVCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings

3 Time
4 Channels

5 Preferences
6 Language

0 Exit

2. Press 5to display the PREFERENCES menu.

PREFERENCES

1 Remote Control: VCR1
2 Auto Play: ON

3 EnergySaver: 2:00
4 Tape Speed: SLP

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 RCA, GE, or ProScan remote that has a
VCR2, VCR2,LD, or DVD,VCR2 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 DVD,VCR2 button to change.

PREFERENCES

I Remote Control: VCRI
2 Auto Play: ON

3 EnergySaver: 2:00
4 Tape Speed: SLP

Exit

PREFERENCES

I Remote Control: VCR2
2 Auto Play: ON

3 EnergySaver: 2:00
4 Tape Speed: SLP

0 Exit

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The VCR will only respond to the compatible remote's VCR2,
VCR2oLD, or DVD.VCR2 button. If you change the remote setting

to VCR2, the remote that came with your VCR will no longer
control it.

To change the remote setting back to VCR1, display the

PREFERENCESmenu, press 1, and then press VCR1 on your
compatible remote.

Auto Play

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

between ON or OFE

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

Select OFF if you do notwant a tape with its safety tab

removed to start playing automatically.

EnergySaver

By default, this VCR automatically turns off after two hours of

inactivity. Press 3 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 yourTV to tune channels,
you may want to turn this feature off.

TV/VCR Button

Pressing TVoVCR on the remote

will still switch between the VCR

andTV mode.
VCR mode: VCR indicator in the

display panel lights.

TV mode:VCR indicator turns off.

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Tape Speed

You can select a preferred tape speed for recording.The speed
you select appears in the timer and VCR Plus+ recording menus.
The default factory setting is SLR Press 4 to switch between SP

and SLP.
When making a recording, you can override the preferred tape

speed.

• Press the SPEED button on the remote.

• Set the tape speed in the timer orVCR Plus+ recording

menu.

When you turn off the VCR, the tape speed reverts to the one
you have selected.

Tape Speeds

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

LP (Long Play)

YourVCR is capable of playing back
tapes recorded in LRYoucannot
record in the LP speed.

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.

Cassette

T-120
T-160

Recording Time

SP SLP
2Hr 6Hr

2Hr 8Hr

40Min

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Learn the Basics To Get Started

TheseVCR basics should be enough for you to

begin enjoying yourVCR. Learning the remote
control functions, playing a recorded tape, and

recording a program should do just that.

However, there are other features that enhance the
enjoyment of yourVCR, but they aren't necessary

to get you started. If you want to learn more about
yourVCR, just keep reading.

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Remote Buttons

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

CLEAR 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.

FWD Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches
forward through a tape during playback. Increases speed of slow-

motion playback.
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 status displays on the TV screen.

INPUT Selects between the line input and VCR'stuner. Line input

refers to the signal coming from the component connected to the
audio/video input jacks on the front or back of the VCR.

MENU Brings up VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen. Used to
select a menu item or exit a menu.

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

PLAY Plays a tape. Starts playback again from pause mode.
POWER Turns the VCR on and off.

RECORD Starts VCR recording. Also used for express recording.
REV Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches

backward through a tape during playback. Decreases slow-motion

playback.
SEARCH Displays INDEX and ZERO SEARCH menus on TV screen

when VCR is stopped. Advances the tape 30 seconds of recorded

material during playback.

SLOW Starts slow-motion playback.
SPEED Selects a recording speed (SPor SLP).

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STOP Stops the current VCR function such as record, playback,
rewind, or fast forward.

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

Reduces picture "jitter" during play-pause.

TV.VCR Switches the picture signal so that it either comes from
the VCR or cable/antenna system.

Playing a Tape

Tune the TV to your VCR viewing channel

(3, 4, or TV's video 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 _moved).

• Press FWD or REV to position the tape.

• Press PL/Y (if necessa_/) on the remote (PLAY•PAUSE on
VCR) to begin tape play.

• Press PAUSE (PLA_•PAUSE on VCR) for stop action.

• If necessa_ press TRACKING up or down to emove any

streaks from the picture.

• Press STOP on the emote (STOP•EJECT on VCR) to stop

playback.

Pause

If you pause, theVCR automatically
switches from pause to stop after a

few minutes to reduce tape wear.

Automatic Tracking

TheVCR has automatic tracking
which adjusts the picture when
playing back a tape recorded on
anotherVCR. Automatic tracking
is turned on whenever a tape is
inserted or the VCR's power is

turned on.

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Automatic Rewind

The VCR automatically _winds 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 STOPoEJECTon the VCR when it is stopped to

eject the tape.

Recording

If you want to record something that you're watching, you can
use basic recording.

1. Press the SPEED button on the emote if you want to
override the preferred Tape Speed setting.

2. Press the RECORD button to begin 8cording.

3. Press STOP on the emote (STOPoEJECT on the VCR) to
stop recording.

If you just want to pause the recording for a short time (like

during a comme_ial), press the PAUSE button on the

remote (PLAYoPAUSE on VCR) instead of STQP

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 atape with the safety tab removed.

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If the safety tab is removed and you want to record over it,

simply cover the hole with vinyl tape.

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Several Recording Options

Now that you've gone through the necessary steps to
operate yourVCR, I'll explain the different recording
features that are available to suit your needs.

Recording Features:

• Recording (explained in VCR

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• Express Recording

• Timer Recording

• Timer Recording withVCR Plus+

• Copying and EditingTapes

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Recording Features

There are four ways to record programs:

• Recording lets you press one button to start recording a

program. (See VCR Basics section.)
Express Recording lets you start recording a program you

are watching, and then set theVCR to automatically stop

recording after a designated period of time.

Timer Recording lets you program the VCR to
automatically start and stop recording at a predetermined

time.

• Timer Recording with VCR Plus+ lets you program the

VCR just by entering a PlusCode number found in someTV
guides.

Express Recording (XPR)

Use express recording when you want to quickly record the

remaining portion of the program you are watching.

1. Press the SPEED button on the remote if you want to
override the preferredTape Speed setting.

2. Press the RECORD button to begin recording.

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

Rec Ch 36
Record Length 0:00

Press REC to set Length

Rec Ch 36
Record Length 1:30

Press REC to set length

Each time you press the RECORD button, you add 30 minutes to

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 (STOP•EJECT on theVCR) for a few seconds, or press

STOP (STOP•EJECT) three times within 5 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.

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Timer Recording

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

1. Press MENU to displaytheVCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings

3 Time
4 Channels
5 Preferences

6 Language

0 Exit

2. Press 2to display theTIMER RECORDINGS menu.

TIMER RECORDINGS

I Create a New Program
2 Review Existing Progs.

3 Use VCR Plus+ Code

0 Exit

3. Select 1 to CREATE A NEW PROGRAM.

HOW often should this
program record?

1 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 I (One time)

Channel --
Start Time
End Time
Start Date --/--/--

Tape Speed SLP

Press MENU to cancel

5. Enter the data for the program with the number buttons.
The data includes the channel number (press INPUT to

select the line input), start time including AM or PM, and end
time.The start date is automatically entered based on the
VCR clock. Both the date and speed can be changed.

Timer Recording Information

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 output of your cable box appears

in the "channel" item of the timer
recording if you've set up for a cable

box.

For cable box, turn on the cable box

and tune it to the channel you want
to record before the recording is
to begin.

Tape Speed

The speed of your timer recording
cannot be changed once the timer

recording is saved.You must clear the
timer and reprogram it.

Changing your preferred tape speed
does not affect those timer

recordings already programmed.
The factory setting for the VCR speed

is SLR
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preferred tape speed.

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

Program 1 (One time)

Channel 03 Cable
Start Time 08:00 PM
End Time 09:30 PM
Start Date 10/24/97 Fri

Tape Speed SLP

I=SP 2=SLP
Press CLEAR to corect
Press MENU to save

Program 1 has been saved

Remember to insert a
recordable tape and

turn the VCR off before
the program start time.

Press MENU to continue

Timer Recording With VCR Plus+

You can use VCR Plus+ to simplify timer programming by entering
theTV Show's PlusCode number found in mostTV and cable

listings.

Setting Up the Channel List

If you did not set up theVCR Plus+ channel list, you can do it now.

1. Display the CHANNELS menu from theVCR MAIN MENU.

2. Display the VCR PLUS+ CHANNEL LIST menu.

3. Go to Setting Up Your VCR if you need more information on
setting up yourVCR Plus+ channel list.

Using VCR Plus+

1. Press MENU to bring up theVCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

I VCR Plus+

2 Timer Recordings
3 Time

4 Channels

5 Preferences

6 Language

0 Exit

VCR MAIN MENU

VCR Plus+
Timer R_nrHinn_

CHANNELS

I Auto Channel Search

2 Add/Remove Channels
3 Signal Type: CABLE

4 VCR Plus+ Channel List

5 Cable Box Setup

VCR+ Channel My Channel

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4 --

3 -> -> -> 23
2 --
I --

Use CH+/- to select
Press 0-9 to change

Press MENU to save

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Press 1to display theVCR PLUS+ menu.

VCR PLUS+

Enter PlusCode Number

(From TV Listing)

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Press MENU to cancel

VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation.

.

Enter theVCR PlusCode number shown in your local

television programming guide.

VCR PLUS+

Enter PlusCode Number

(From TV listing)

12876

Press CLEAR to correct
Press MENU when done

4. Press MENU to enter theVCR PlusCode number.

HOW often should this
program record?

I One time
2 Daily (every day)
3 Weekdays (M-F)
4 Weekly (once per week)

0 Cancel

5. Indicate how often you want the program to be recorded.

.

Program I (One Time)

Channel 03 Cable
Start Time 08:00 PM
End Time 09:30 PM
Start Date 10/24/97 Fri

Tape Speed SLP

Press CLEAR to correct
Press MENU to save

Change the speed with the SPEED button on the remote or
the program end time with the CLEAR button on the

remote (if necessary).

Changing the end time comes in handy when you are

recording a program such as a sporting event that may

exceed the scheduled broadcast time.

7. Press MENU to save the program.

Program 1 (One Time)

Channel 03 Cable
Start Time 08:00 PM
End Time 09:30 PM
Start Date 10/24/97 Fri

Tape Speed SLP

Press CLEAR to correct
Press MENU to save

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VCR Plus+ Recording

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.

UNRECOGNIZED NUMBER,,, PLEASE

RE-ENTER appears when the VCR
does not recognize the PlusCode

number,

The output channel of your cable box
appears in the "channel" item of the
timer recording menu if you've set up

for a cable box,
Turn on the cable box and tune it to

the channel you want to record
before the recording is to begin.

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Stopping a Timer Recording

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

recording):

• Press and hold the STOP button on the remote (STOP•EJECT
button on the VCR), or press STOP (STOP•EJECT) three times

within 5 seconds.

Reviewing and Clearing Programs

To review programs that you have already set up:

1. Press 2 when theVCR MAIN MENU is displayed to display
theTIMER RECORDINGS menu.

TIMER RECORDINGS

I Create a New Program
2 Review Existing Progs.

3 Use VCR Plus+ Code

0 Exit

2. Press 2to display the REVIEW PROGRAMS screen.

Program I (One time)

Channel 104 Cable
Start Time 12:00 AM

End Time 01:30 AM
Start Date 10/24/97 FRI
Tape Speed SLP

Press CLEAR to erase
Press MENU for next prog

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

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Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing
Tapes

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

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Turn on theTV and VCRs.
Tune theTV to the VCR viewing channel (either 3, 4, orTV's

video input).

If you connected yourVCR using the ANTENNA jacks, tune
recording VCRto channel 3 or 4--the one selected on the
back of the playback VCR.

If you have connected yourVCR using the audio/video jacks,
press INPUT on the recording VCR's remote to select the line
input. Select LINE 1 for the jacks on the back of the VCR, or
LINE 2 for the jacks on the front.

Insert the tape you want to copy into the playback VCR.
Insert a blank tape with safety tab in place into the

recording VCR.

When you reach the point on the tape or program where you
want to begin copying, press PLAY•PAUSE and then

PLAY•PAUSE again on the playback VCR.You may need to

adjust the tracking.

Press the RECORD button, then press PLAY•PAUSE, on the

recording VCR.

Press the PLAY•PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the same

time to begin copying the tape.
To edit segments that you do not want to copy:

Press PLAY•PAUSE on recording VCRto stop copying.
Locate the next segment you want to copy on playback VCR

by using FWD, REV, and PLAY•PAUSE, and then press
PLAY•PAUSE.

• Press PLAY•PAUSE on both VCRs at the same time to resume
copying.

9. Press STOP•EJECT on both VCRs when you are finished.

Caution:

The unauthorized recording of
television programs or other

materials may infringe the rights
of others.

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• Picture Search Options

• Pro-Tect Plus TM Locking

• Time Counter

• On-Screen Displays

• Tracking

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Picture Search Options

The most basic way to search during playback is using the

forward or reverse function. This section contains several other
options available for searching a tape.

Forward and Reverse Search

You can view a tape during play or play pause. Sound is turned
off during picture search. Search works best for tapes recorded
at the SLP speed.

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

2. Press FWD or REV again or press PLAY on the remote

(PLAYoPAUSE on theVCR) to return to normal playback.

Slow Motion

You can view a tape during play or play-pause using slow

motion. Search works best for tapes recorded at the SLP speed.

1. Press SLOW on the remote to begin slow motion playback.

2. UseTRACK up or down to remove any streaks from the

picture.

3. Use FWD and REV to speed up or slow down slow motion

playback.

4. Press PLAY on the remote (PLAYoPAUSE on the VCR) to

return to normal playback.

The VCR switches automatically from slow-motion playback
to stop after a few minutes.

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.

• Each press of the SEARCH button adds an additional 30
seconds, up to 5 minutes.

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Don't forget to insert a recorded

tape when using the search features.

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Frame Advance

Frame advance lets you view one-stop action frame after
another. Frame advance works best for tapes recorded at the
SLP speed.

1. Press PAUSE or EADV on the remote (PLAYoPAUSE on the
VCR) to "freeze" the action.

2. Press EADV each time you want to view a frame of the
scene.

3. Press PAUSE or PLAY on the remote (PLAYoPAUSE on the
VCR) to return to normal playback.

Index Search

TheVCR 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 SEARCH on the remote to display the INDEX SEARCH
menu on theTV screen.

2. If you want to search 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.

3. Press FWD to search forward or REV to search in reverse.
TheVCR 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.

4. Press STOP to stop index searching.

Some index marks may be missed by theVCR:

• 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.

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

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Zero Search

The zero search feature enables the VCR to quickly return to a
counter reading of 0:00:00 anywhere on the tape.This is
especially convenient when you want to repeat a segment of the
tape several times.

1. Go to the beginning of the program you wish to return to.

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

3. Continue playing the tape.

4. Press STOR

5. Press SEARCH on the remote twice to display the ZERO
SEARCH menu.

6. Press REVto return to 0:00:00 on the tape.

7. Press STOP to stop zero searching.

ZERO SEARCH

Current tape counter

2:17:25

Press REV to go to

0:00:00

Press SEARCH to exit

ZERO SEARCH

Searching for
0:00:00...

Press STOP to cancel

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Pro-Tect Plus TM Locking Feature

To disable the usage of the VCR, or to protect your timer

recordings, you can lock theVCR so that the buttons on the VCR

or remote won't work.

To lock: Press and hold either the remote's POWER or OFF

button.The front panel POWER indicator flashes when the

feature is activated. POWER will also flash if you attempt to
turn on the VCR while the feature is on.

• To unlock the feature and turn on theVCR: Press and hold
either the remote's POWER or VCR button.

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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.

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Press STORThis 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.

On-Screen Displays

The IN FO button shows the status of the VCR (STOP, PLAY,

RECORD, ETC.), channel number, time counter, date, time, and

tape speed on theTV 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.

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Press INFO again to return to the normal display.
No displays appear on the screen.

Turning off theVCR also resets the displays.

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Seconds

Stop Ch 05 0:30:00

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On-screendisplay

0:30:00

Timer counter only
(does not time out)

Normal display

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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 theVCR. Occasionally you may need to
manually adjust tracking, especially if the tape was recorded on

a differentVCR. Just use theTRACKING buttons to remove the
streaks or snow.You can also use tracking when you PAUSE a

tape to reduce jittering of the picture.
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 theVCR at the same time, or

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

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Things to Know Before

Components

Connecting

Protect Your Components from Power

Surges

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

• Always turn offtheTV 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 theTV'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 SafetyTips sheet packed
with your unit.

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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.

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Connecting Your VCR

Refer to these pages to help you connect yourVCR.

Jacks and Cables

RF Jacks and Antenna 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

yourTV.
These jacks are required for antenna or cable-TV connections.

The RF jacks on theVCR are labeled IN FROM ANT. and OUTTO
TV.The antenna cable supplied with yourVCR is used to connect
the VCR's OUTTOTV jack and yourTV's antenna input.

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Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type)

The audio/video jacks provide very good picture and sound
quality, and can be used if yourTV has audio/video input jacks.

These jacks are used for most audio/video connections between
components.The VCR audio/video jacks are color coded (yellow
for video, and white for audio). If yourTV has two inputs for

audio (stereo), connect the one labeled mono. If one is not

labeled mono, you may need aY-adapter.

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Choosing a VCR Connection

There are several different ways to hook up your VCR, depending
on whether or not you have cable, and if you have cable,
whether you have a cable box, and if 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 hookup 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 hook up 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 A/V jacks, I highly recommend

using them to get even better picture and sound quality when

recording and playing back videotapes.These connections give
you more convenient operation by not sharing the signal from

the antenna cable.

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TV With RF Jack Only

This connection assmnes:

• You are connecting antenna, cable, or cable box system.

• Your television has only an RF input jack.

This connectionprovides:

• Mono sound playback from VCR.

• Record one channel while watching another (except

when using a cable box for all channels).

To use this connection, youmust have:

• (1) antenna cable for cable or antenna connection; (2) for

cable box

To connect:

1. Connect cables as shown.

2. Return to First Things First, then follow the steps.

Using This Connection

Tune yourTV to channel 3 or 4 whichever one you selected
with the switch on the back of the VCR.

To play a tape:

1. Insert a tape.

2. In necessary, press PLAY.

To record one program and watch another:

1. Begin recording a program using one ofthe recording
options.

2. Press theTV•VCR button and select a different channel on
theTV.

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This connection assmnes:

• You are connecting an antenna, cable, or cable box system.

• Your television has audio/video jacks.

This connectionprovides:

• Mono sound playback from VCR.

• Record one channel while watching another (except when

using a cable box for all channels).

To use this connection, youmust have:

• (1) antenna cable for cable/antenna connection; (2) for cable

box

• (2) audio/video cables

To connect:

1. Connect cables as shown.

2. Return to First Things First, then follow the steps.

Using This Connection

Tune yourTV to its video input channel.

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 ofthe recording
options.

2. Select a different channel on theTV.

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TV With Audio/Video Jacks and Cable Box
to Unscramble Pay Channels Only

This connection asstmaes:

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

• YourTV has audio/video input jacks.

This connection provides:

• Mono 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) antenna cables

• (2) audio/video cables

• (1) splitter

To connect:

1. Connect cables as shown.

2. Return to First Things First, then follow the steps.

Using This Connection

Tune yourTV to its video input channel.

To play a tape:

1. Insert a tape

2. If necessary, press PLAY.

To record a scrambled or unscrambled program and watch another
unscrambled:

1. Begin recording a scrambled program through the cable box
using one of the recording options.

2. Select an unscrambled channel on theTV.

All scrambled channels must be

viewed through the VCR.

For Cable Box Setup, select ALL
CHANNELS.

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

controls and display.

You also will find aTroubleshootingTips section in this
Appendix, which might help to resolve some of those

simple problems.

Finally, this section contains your warranty information.

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Front Panel

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

playing.
FWD Forwards the tape when theVCR is stopped. Searches the picture

forward during playback.

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

POWER Turns theVCR 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.

STOP=EJECT Stops the normal functions such as record, playback,

rewind, fast-forward, or pause. Ejects the tape when theVCR is stopped.

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

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Back Panel

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3 CH. 4 Switch Selects the channel to which you will tune theTV to see the VCR

picture if you connect the VCR using one of the basic hookups.

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

AUDIO and VIDEO OUT Jacks Sends signals fromVCR to another component,

like aTV or VCR, when it is connected to these jacks.

IN FROM ANT. Jack Receives a signal from an antenna or cable system when

attached.
OUTTOTV Jack Passes signal toTV using the cable supplied.

Indicator Panel

0 POWER r_ VCR O TIMER • RECORD

POWER Indicator Lights when theVCR is turned on.
RECORD Indicator Lights when theVCR is recording.

TIMER Indicator Lights during an express or timer recording, or when theVCR is

set for a timer recording and the VCR is turned off. Flashes when the clock is not
set.

Flashes when a timer recording is set and there is no cassette in theVCR, and when

the VCR's clock is not set.
VCR Indicator (Applies Only if the VCR Viewing Channel is 3

or 4). Press theTVeVCR button to turn on or off.

• VCR indicator on: Picture from VCR.

• VCR indicator off: Picture fromTV channel.

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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 yourVCR
can operate it.

Poor or no picture for normal TV viewing

• Check to make sure the VCR indicator is off.

• Check to make sure theTV is switched to an active channel.

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

Snowy or no picture during playback

• PressTV•VCR to turn VCR indicator on.

• CheckTV 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 theTV's fine tuning is correct for the channel you have selected.

• Check video cable connections between VCR and TV monitor.

• Check to make sure theTV monitor is set to video input channel.

• 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 theTRACKING 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.

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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 on the remote

(PLAY•PAUSE on theVCR) to return to normal playback.

• Check the ProTect Plus TM feature.

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.

Rewind does not operate

• Check to make sure the tape is not already rewound.

VCR Plus+ or timer recording not made or wrong program recorded

• Check to make sure the correct VCR Plus+ code is entered.

• Check to make sure the cable box 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.

• Check to make sure VCR Plus+ setup was completed correctly.

Internal clock shows incorrect time or date

• Power interruption.

• Check to make sure the clock is set accurately (check AM/PM and date).

• Check AUTO DST setting. The clock may have adjusted for daylight-saving time.

Time did not adjust for daylight-saving time

• Check to make sure AUTO DST feature is turned on.

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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 SIGNALTYPE: CABLE/ANTENNA feature is set correctly.

• If DETECT AUTOMATICALLY was selected for the SIGNALTYPE in the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu, select either
CABLE TV or ANTENNA.

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 SIGNALTYPE: 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.

Time counter disappears during searching

• This is normal.

On-screen menus appear in an incorrect language

• Use the Language feature to change the on-screen display language.

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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

EIA standard: NTSC color

75-ohm external VHF/UHF combined
antenna terminal

USA: 181 channels capability*

(125 cable channels)

Canada: 178 channels capability*

(122 cable channels)

AutoProgramming frequency synthesis

120V AC, 60 Hz
18 watts (standby < 4 watts)

3.7 inches high (93 mm)
15 inches wide (380 mm)

11.9 inches deep (300 mm)

7.5 pounds (3.4 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 yourVCR. Remove dust from the ventilation holes on
the top, back, sides, and bottom 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.

Specifications are subject to change. )

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Limited Warranty

What your warranty covers:

• Any defect in materials or workmanship.

For how long after your purchase:

• 90 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 yourVCR.

How you get service:

• Take yourVCR to any Authorized GE VCR Service Center.To identify your nearest Authorized GE VCR

Service Center, ask your dealer, look in theYellow Pages, or call 1-800-447-1700.

• Show the Authorized Service Center Representative your evidence of purchase date or first rental.

• Pick up yourVCR 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 yourVCR.

• Damage from misuse or neglect.

• Cleaning of video/audio heads.

• Batteries.

• AVCR that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other

commercial purposes.

• AVCR 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 yourVCR. 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.

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3 CH. 4 switch 45

A

Accessing menus 5
Add or remove channels 11
ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS screen 11

AUDIONIDEOjacks 29, 41, 45
AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu 10

AUTO DST: ON or OFF feature 12
Auto play feature 21

Automatic rewind 22
Automatic tracking 21

Back panel 45

Basics, learn the 19

Batteries

installing in the remote 4

C

Cable box setup 8
Cables 38

Cables, positioning 37
Cables, types of 38

CHAN buttons 20
CHANNEL buttons 44

Channel, viewing 5
Channels, add or remove 11
Channels list, VCR 10
CHANNELS menu 9, 10, 11, 14, 26
Choosing a VCR connection 39
Cleaning theVCR 49
CLEAR button 20, 27, 28, 33, 34, 35

Commercial scan feature 32
Connections 37

audio/video cable 39
choosing 39

TV with audio/video jacks 41
TV with audio/video jacks and cable box
TV with RF jack only 40

Controls

back panel 45

front panel 44

F,

Eject, tape 22

EnergySaver 17

Express recording 24

42

F

EADV button 20, 33
FF button 20

First setup 3
First things first 3
Front panel controls 44
FWD button 20, 21, 32, 33, 35, 44

(3

GO BACK button 20

IN FROM ANT. jack 45
INDEX SEARCH menu 33

Indicator panel 45
INFO button 20, 35

INPUT button 20, 25
Interactive Setup 5

J

Jacks, types of 38

L

LANGUAGE menu 8
Limited warranty 50

Locking feature 34
LPtape speed 18

M

MENU button 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16, 20, 26, 27, 28
Menus, accessing 5

N

Number buttons 13, 20

O
OUTTOTV jack 45

Overheating 37
P

Panel, indicator 45
PAUSE button 20, 21, 22, 33, 36

Picture search options 32
PLAY button 20, 21, 32, 33

PLAYoPAUSE button 21, 22, 32, 33, 44
Playing aTape 21

POWER button 20, 22, 44
PREFERENCES menu 16

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Pro-Tect Plus TM locking feature 34

Problem solving 46

PROGRAMS OVERLAP message 25, 27
]{

RECORD button 20, 22, 24, 44

Recording

express 24
speeds 18

timer 25
Remote buttons 20
Remote control

installing batteries 4

Remote sensor 44
REMOTE VCR1/VCR2 option 16

Remove or add channels 11
REV button 20, 21, 32, 33, 34, 44

Review programs screen 28
Rewind, automatic 22

S
Safety tab 22

Search

commercial scan 32

forward 32

reverse 32

slow motion 32

SEARCH button 20, 32, 33, 34
Sensor, remote 44

SETTIME and DATE screen 13
Set up

cable box 8

channel list 26

Setup, first 3
Signal type

changing 11

selecting 11

SLOW button 20, 32
SLPtape speed 18
Solving problems 46
SPtape speed 18
Specifications 49
Speed

LP 18
SLP 18
SP 18

SPEED button 18, 20, 27
Speeds, recording 18
STOP button 21, 22, 24, 28, 33, 34, 35
STOPoEJECT button 21, 22, 24, 44
Stopping a timer recording 28

T
Tab, safety 22

Tape eject 22
Tape, playing a 21

Tape speeds 18
Time and date

set 12
set daylight-saving 12

setting 12

Time counter 35
TIME menu 12, 13
Timer recording 25

stopping 28

TRACKING buttons 21, 32, 36, 44
Troubleshooting tips 46

TVoVCR button 21, 44
¥
VCR

cleaning 49

VCR channels list 10
VCR MAIN MENU

9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16, 25, 26, 28

VCR Plus+

CHANNEL LIST screen 14, 26

PlusCode number 27

setting up channels 13

using 26

worksheet for channels 15

VCR PLUS+ menu 26
Viewing channel 5

W

Warranty, limited 50
Z

ZERO SEARCH menu 34

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If yourVCR needs service, please contact your dealer or the

nearest Service Center 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.

11HOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS

10330 North Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN 46290

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As an ENERGY STAR ® Partner, Thomson Consumer

Electronics has determined that this product or
product model meets the ENERGY STAR ®

guidelines for energy efficiency.