GE VG4054 User Manual

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expose this product to
rain or moisture.

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important instructions _ presents a risk of electric shock or

accompanying the product, personal injury.

Cautions

Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, match the wide blade of plug to wide
slot, fully insert.

Attention: Pour eviter les chocs electriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la
fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqQ 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 fill 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. VG4054

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First Things First ...................................................................... S

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

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

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

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

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

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

To Change the Signal Type ..................................... 12

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

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

Auto Clock Set Feature .................................................. 13

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

Setting Daylight-Saving Time ....................................... 14

Set the Time and Date Manually .................................. 14

VCR Plus+ System Channels .............................................. 16

VCR Plus+ System Worksheet ............................................ 17

Additional Set-Up Features in the PREFERENCES Menu. 18

Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option .......................................... 18

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

Auto TV/VCR .................................................................. 19

EnergySaver ................................................................... 20

Front Panel Brightness (VCR Display) .......................... 20

VCR Basics ............................................................................... 21

Remote Buttons ................................................................... 22

Component Buttons ...................................................... 22

VCR Function Buttons ................................................... 22

TV Function Buttons ...................................................... 23

Playing a Tape ...................................................................... 24

Automatic Rewind ............................................................... 24

Tape Eject ............................................................................. 25

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

Check the Safety Tab ..................................................... 25

Recording ................................................................................. 27

Recording Features ............................................................. 28

Express Recording (XPR) .............................................. 28

Timer Recording ............................................................ 29

Timer Recording with VCR Plus+

Interactive Program Guide System ........................ 30

Setting Up the Channel List .................................... 30

Using the VCR Plus+ Programming System ......... 31

Stopping a Timer Recording ................................... 32

Reviewing and Clearing Programs ......................... 32

Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes .............. 34

Program the Remote ............................................................. 35

About Programming the Remote ....................................... 36

Programming the Remote to Control a TV ........................ 36

Operating the TV ................................................................. 36

Other Features ........................................................................ 39

Picture Search Options ....................................................... 40

Forward and Reverse Search ....................................... 40

Slow Motion ................................................................... 40

Frame Advance .............................................................. 40

Index Search .................................................................. 41

Zero Search .................................................................... 42

Commercial Scan (SEARCH Button) ............................ 42

Tracking ................................................................................ 42

Pro-Tect Plus TM Locking Feature ......................................... 43

Time Counter ....................................................................... 43

On-Screen Displays ............................................................. 44

Connections ............................................................................ 45

Things to Know Before Connecting Components ............ 45

Connecting Your VCR .......................................................... 46

Jacks and Cables ................................................................. 46

RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables (F-type) .......................... 46

Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type) .................. 46

Choosing a VCR Connection .............................................. 47

Advantages of Audio/Video Cable Connections ............... 47

TVwith RF Jack Only .................................................... 48

TV with Audio/Video Jacks ........................................... 49

TV with Audio/Video Jacks and Cable Box

to Unscramble Pay Channels Only ........................ 50

Reference ................................................................................. 51

Front Panel ........................................................................... 52

Display Panel ....................................................................... 53

Back Panel ............................................................................ 54

How to Find Your TV's Video Input Channel ..................... 55

Troubleshooting Tips ........................................................... 56

Specifications ...................................................................... 60

Cleaning the VCR ................................................................. 60

Limited Warranty ................................................................. 61

Index .......................................................................................... 62

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Welcome to your new VCR...

To help you get started using your VCR with

as little reading as possible, we've put all the basic

information needed in the first three sections.

To help you along, there's even a QuickSet Guide the

first time you turn on your VCR, which walks you

through several set-up steps at once.

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FIRST THINGS FIRST

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Getting Started

Before this first step, though, learning about
the time and date, your remote control's features,
working with channels, and basic video tape
operations are essential to get all you can out
of the VCR. Once you are comfortable with these

features, feel free to refer to other sections because
they cover the more detailed information.

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What Remains?

The final sections of this manual contain

playback and recording information, a detailed
connections section, and a reference section including
troubleshooting tips, warranty information, and an

index.

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These note boxes give you tips for
your new video cassette recorder.

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Step 1: What's In the Box?

The following items come packed in the box:

• VCR

• Remote control

• RF coaxial cable

Step 2: Install Batteries In the

Remote Control

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

1. Remove the cover of the battery compartment.

2. Place the batteries into the remote's back panel. Match the
positive (+) and negative (-) ends of each battery to the

diagram inside the battery compartment.

3. Replace the cover.

Step 3: Connect Your VCR

If you connect your VCR to your home antenna or cable system
and then to your TV, use the VCR's IN (FROM ANT.) and OUT (TO
TV) jacks for a good signal as shown to the right.

If you have a TV with AUDIONIDEO jacks, use the jacks for a

better connection. Refer to the section, Connections, toward
the back of the manual, for additional connection 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

TV

CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA

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Step 5: Tune the TV

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

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

If you connect your VCR using the IN (FROM ANT.) and OUT
(TO TV) jacks with RF coaxial cable, set the 3 CH 4 switch to

channel 3 or channel 4--the channel you want to use on your
TV.

If you connect your VCR using the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks
with audio/video cables, select the TV's video input with
the remote's TV and INPUT buttons to see the signal. See page
55 for more information about your TV's input channel.

Step 6: Turn On the VCR

Press POWER on the VCR's front panel or VCR on the remote to turn
on the VCR. The first time you turn the VCR on, a menu screen
appears. This is the start of a QuickSet Guide which helps you pick
different options for your VCR.

Step 7: Using the QuickSet Guide

The QuickSet Guide is an automated procedure that helps you set

up your VCR. The first time you turn on your VCR, the first screen of
the Guide appears.

Select a language.
Seleccione un idioma.

Choisissez une langue.

1 English
2 Espafiol

3 Francais

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

The remaining menus throughout the set up will appear in the
chosen language. Just follow the step-by-step procedures until
setup is complete.

If the menu does not appear:

• Make sure the TV is tuned to the same channel as the 3 CH 4
switch or its video input (see page 55 for more information).

VCR Viewing Channel

AIV Input/Output Jacks

Channel 3/4 Switch

When using the IN (FROM ANT.) and
OUT (TO TV) jacks to connect your
VCR, tune your 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 and INPUT buttons on your

remote control. For more
information about selecting your
TV's input channel, see page 55.

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• Make sure the VCR indicator is on in the VCR display if you
connected your VCR using the IN (FROM ANT.) and OUT (TO
TV) jacks.

• Check your connections.

If you choose to set up your VCR options individually, then go to

the next section.

Step 8: Access the Menus

The MENU and number buttons on the remote let you access,
select, and change your VCR's preferences. For example, to select

a different preferred on-screen language than the one you
selected during the initial set up, do the following:

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels

5 Setup
6 Preferences

7 Language

0 Exit

2. Press 7 to display the LANGUAGE menu.

LANGUAGE

Select a language.

1>English
2 Espanol

3 FranFais

Press MENU to continue

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

All other on-screen menus are worked within similar ways

using the remote control to follow on-screen instructions.

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

Next Section:
The Menus of Your VCR

Now that you understand how to move around through menus,
go to the next section to set up the individual features of
your VCR.

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Additional Set-up Features

Below is a list of features that need to be set up

before using your VCR for the first time. Many
of these menus are covered during the initial set

up, but if you ever want to change a menu, refer
to this section.

• Language

• Cable Box Set Up

• VCR Channels List

(Auto Channel Search)

• Auto Clock (Set Time Zone and

Daylight-Saving Time)

• Manual Clock Set

• VCR Plus+ System Channels

• Remote VCR1/VCR2

• Auto Play

• Auto TV/VCR

• EnergySaver

• Front Panel Brightness

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Using the Menu to Set Up
Features

You can set up your VCR's features by using the remote
control's buttons to enter your choices from on-screen

instructions. Each 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 previous section using
the QuickSet Guide, it is time to select your preferred

language. Once this step is complete, all on-screen displays
will appear in that language.

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

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings

3 Time
4 Channels
5 Setup

6 Preferences
7 Language

0 Exit

2. Press 7 to select the LANGUAGE menu.

LANGUAGE

Select a language.

1>English
2 Espanol
3 FranFais

Press MENU to continue

.

Press 1 for English, 2 for Espafiol (Spanish), or 3 for
Frangais (French). An arrow indicates the selection you've
made. Once you have made your choice, press MENU on

the remote to continue back to the VCR MAIN MENU.

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Cable Box Setup

This set up applies only 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. Your VCR will

use this channel for all future timer recordings.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings

3 Time
4 Channels

5 Setup
6 Preferences

7 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

3. Press 5 to display CABLE BOX SETUP. Then select
one of the three choices.

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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.

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.

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CABLE BOX SETUP

On what channel does
the VCR receive signals

from the cable box?
(usually 3. 4. 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)

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Press CLEAR to correct
Press MENU to continue

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

CABLE BOX SETUP

The VCR will now
receive all signals

from the cable box
on channel 04.

Press MENU to continue

VCR Channels List

If you use a cable box for all channels, this step is not necessary.

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

but you may want to add or delete some channels depending

on whether they are active.

Auto Channel Search

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings

3 Time
4 Channels

5 Setup
6 Preferences

7 Language

0 Exit

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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

Exit

3. Press 1 to 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

4. Select one of the three AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH options,
your choice will be marked with an arrow symbol at the left:

• Cable TVsearches for cable stations from a single channel

• Antenna searches for local broadcast stations on all
channels

• Detect Automatically will make this decision for you

AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH

Now scanning channel 14

Press any key to cancel

The VCR begins scanning for the available channels--this
takes about one to two minutes. When the scan is complete,

the VCR tunes to the lowest channel number available. At
this point, pressing CHAN up or down should only select the

active channels.

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To Change the Signal Type

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.

3. Press 3 to change the Signal Type between CABLE and
ANTENNA.

Adding or Removing 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 the VCR MAIN MENU.
Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.

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 Time) feature to ON or OFF for your area.

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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.

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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 Time Zone,

and Daylight Saving feature before the Auto Clock feature
works.

Setting the Time Zone

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

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings

3 Time
4 Channels

5 Setup
6 Preferences

7 Language

0 Exit

2. Press 3 to display TIME menu.

TIME
1 Set Time and Date
2 Auto Clock Set: ON
3 Set Time Zone

4 Set Daylight Savings

XDS Time Data was
found on channel 20.

0 Exit

3. Press 3 again to display the SET TIME ZONE menu.

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

Auto Clock Information

With a cable box, the VCR will not

reset the clock after a power outage
unless the cable box is turned on to

the channel carrying the XDS signal.

If AUTO CLOCK SET is unsuccessful,
try tuning the VCR (or cable box) to a
channel carrying the broadcast

information (usually PBS), then turn
the VCR off. If the time does not set

within ten minutes, set the time and

date manually through the menu.
Check your local cable system or TV

stations for availability of channels
with XDS.

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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 3 to display the TIME menu.

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

SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS

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

1 Yes. DST is observed
2 No

3>Automatic
Press MENU to continue

4. Select one of the options.

• DST is the acronym for Daylight Saving Time.

• If you chose AUTOMATIC, the VCR sets the clock using the
DST information broadcast in the signal (channel).

Set the 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 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings

3 Time
4 Channels

5 Setup
6 Preferences

7 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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2. Press 3 to display the TIME menu.

TIME
1 Set Time and Date
2 Auto Clock Set: ON
3 Set Time Zone

4 Set Daylight Savings

XDS Time Data was
not found

0 Exit

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

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 11/18/99 Thursday

Press CLEAR to correct
Press MENU to set

I _me/Date Display 1

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

screen.

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VCR Plus+ System Channels

Using the VCR Plus+ programming system makes 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.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

I VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings

3 Time
4 Channels

5 Setup
6 Preferences

7 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

3. Press 4 to display the VCR Plus+ Channel List screen.

VCR+ Channel My Channel

5 --
4 --
3 -> -> -> --
2 --
1 --

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

Press MENU to save

.

Enter the data following the on-screen directions using

your worksheet (see next page).

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-Digit VCR Plus+ System

Channel Numbers for

Cable TV (Canadian 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 Quality Value Cable
41 Showtime

97 Showtime 2

59 Sports Channel
52 Turner Network Television

44 USA-Network
62 Video Hits 1

93 Viewer's Choice 1
94 Viewer's Choice 2

55 WGN Chicago

43 WTBS Atlanta
60 WWOR-New York

See next page for Canadian List

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VCR Plus+ Programming

System Channel List

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

VCR Plus+ System Worksheet

Channel Number

Broadcast or VCR Plus+

You Receive the

Cable-TV Station Name Channel Number**

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 or VCR Plus+ channel number assigned.

Two-Digit VCR Plus+ System

Channel Numbers for

Cable TV (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 Music Television
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/The Weather

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 1
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

PREFERENCES menu.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

I VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels

5 Setup
6 Preferences

7 Language

0 Exit

2. Press 6 to display the PREFERENCES menu.

PREFERENCES

1 Remote Control: VCR1
2 Auto Play: ON

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

5 Front Panel: AUTO

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 VCR2.DVD 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 VCR2.DVD button to change.

PREFERENCES

(PRESS VCR2 TO CHANGE)
2 Auto Play: ON

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

5 Front Panel: AUTO

0 Exit

PREFERENCES

1 Remote Control: VCR2
2 Auto Play: ON

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

5 Front Panel: AUTO

0 Exit

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The VCR will only respond to the compatible remote's VCR2,
VCR2oLD, 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
VCR1. Display the PREFERENCES menu, press 1, and then press

VCR on the VCR's 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 you do notwant a tape with its safety tab

removed to start playing automatically.

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.

Auto TV/VCR

This feature controls whether the TV/VCR switch changes
automatically to the VCR mode. Press 3 to switch between ON

and OFF.

Select ON if you want the VCR to switch to the VCR mode
when the VCR is turned on or a cassette is inserted. This

only applies if you connect the IN (FROM ANT.) and OUT (TO
TV) jacks of your VCR to your TV and watch your VCR on
channel 3 or 4 of your TV.

Select OFF if you want the VCR to remain in the TV mode.
This is useful if you watch your VCR on the TV's video input
and you don't want your antenna/cable signal interrupted by

the VCR. Refer to the Connections section, toward the back
of the manual.

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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.

PREFERENCES

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

5 Front Panel: AUTO

0 Exit

The PREFERENCES menu allows
you to access settings for your

remote control, EnergySaver, front

panel brightness, and more.

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.

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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,

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Remote Buttons

The remote control is capable of controlling your VCR and many

brands of televisions. If you have a GE, RCA or ROSCAN 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.

"rv Turns on a compatible GE, RCA, or IROSCAN TV and sets
the remote to control the TV. Also used with the ON.OFF button

to turn on a different brand of TV (if programmed) and sets the

remote to control the TV.
VCR Turns on a compatible GE, RCA, or IROSCAN 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.

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 p_ss 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_ 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 upVCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen.

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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 ecording. Press FAUSE 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 DisplayslNDEX 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.

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. PressGO

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. Pressto

see the VCR signal if you connected your VCR using the
AUDIONIDEO jacks.

MUTE Reduces volume to minimum level.

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

If you have trouble getting a picture
on the TV screen, refer to "How to

Find Your TV's Video Input

Channel" on page 55 or the

"Troubleshooting" section starting

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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.

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

Playing a Tape

1. Tune the TV to your VCR viewing channel (3, 4, or TV_ video
input- see page 55 for more about the video input channel).

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 on the VCR (FOIWARD on remote) or REV on the
VCR (REVERSE on remote) to position the tape.

• Press PLA_ PAUSE (if necessay) on the VCR (PLAY on

remote) to begin tape play.

• Press PL/Y PAUSE (FAUSE on emote) for stop action.

• Press TRACKING 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 on the VCR (ON.OFF on remote) and the VCR will turn

off after rewinding.

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.

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Tape Eject

Press STOP.EJECT on the VCR or press and hold STOPon remote
for three seconds when the VCR is in stop mode to eject the tape.
A tape can be ejected even when the VCR is off.

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.

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Press the RECORD button to begin recording.
Press STOP to stop recording.
If you just want to pause the recording for a short time

(such as during a commecial), press FAUSE 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.
If the safety tab is removed and you want to record over it,

simply cover the hole with vinyl tape.

Safety Tab

Tape Speeds

SP (Standard Play)
Gives the best quality recording, but

fewer programs can be recorded on
the tape. Special effects such as
pause, slow motion, picture search,

and frame advance work well when
you play back tapes recorded in
this speed.

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

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Several Recording Options

Now that you've gone through the necessary steps

to operate your VCR, it's time to explain the different

recording features available to suit your needs
including:

• Recording (explained in
VCR Basics section)

• Express Recording

• Timer Recording

• Timer Recording with VCR Plus+

Interactive Program Guide System

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There are four ways to record programs:

• Recording press RECORD 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.

Timer Recording programming the VCR to automatically
start and stop recording at a predetermined time.

VCR Plus+ Programming System a timer program
allowing the VCR to record just by entering a PlusCode

programming number found in most TV guides.

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. Press the RECORD button to begin recording

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

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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 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.

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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

I VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings

3 Time
4 Channels

5 Setup
6 Preferences
7 Language

0 Exit

2. Press 2 to display the TIMER 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?

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 I (One time)

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

Tape Speed SLP

Press MENU to cancel

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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 TIMER indicator 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.

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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 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 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 CLEAR to correct
Press MENU to save

Program I 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

Timer Recording with VCR Plus+
Interactive Program Guide System

You can use the VCR Plus+ system to simplify timer programming

if you have cable TV and don't receive all channels through a

cable box or if you receive your TV signal off-air.

Setting Up the Channel List

If you did not set up the VCR Plus+ programming channel list,

you can do it now.

1. Display the CHANNELS menu from the VCR 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 your VCR Plus+ channel list.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings

3 Time
4 Channels

CHANNELS

Auto Channel Search
Add/Remove Channels
Signal Type: CABLE

VCR Plus+ Channel List

VCR+ Channel My Channel

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

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

I f you receive all channels through 1

your cable box on Channel 3 or 4, you

must use the regular _mer Recording
method to record programs.

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Using the VCR Plus+ Programming System

1. Press MENU to bring up the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

I VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings

3 Time
4 Channels

5 Setup
6 Preferences

7 Language

0 Exit

2. Press 1 to display the VCR PLUS+ menu.

VCR PLUS+

Enter PlusCode Number

(from TV listing)

Press MENU to cancel

3. Enter the VCR PlusCode programming number shown in
your local television guide.

VCR PLUS+

Enter PlusCode Number

(from TV listing)

12876

Press CLEAR to correct
Press MENU when done

4. Press MENU to enter the VCR PlusCode system number.

How often should this
program record?

1 One time
2 Daily (every day)

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

0 Cancel

VCR Plus+ Interactive Program
Guide System Recording

Clock must be set correctly.
Insert a tape with the safety tab in

place and enough tape to record the
program.

The TIMER indicator 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.

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
programming system number.

• mer recordings will not be lost in
the event of an extended power

outage.

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

Program 1 (One time)

Channel 03 Cable
Start Time 08:00 PM
End Time 09:30 PM
Start Date 11/18/99 Thu

Tape Speed SLP

Press CLEAR to adjust
Press MENU to save

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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 I 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 a few seconds.

Reviewing and Clearing Programs

To review programs that you have already set up:

1. Press 2 when the VCR MAIN MENU is displayed to display
the TIMER RECORDINGS menu.

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TIMER RECORDINGS

I Create a New Program
2 Review Existing Progs.

3 Use VCR Plus+ Code

0 Exit

2. Press 2 to display the Review Existing Progs. screen.

Program I (One time)

Channel 104 Cable
Start Time 12:00 AM

End Time 01:30 AM
Start Date 11/18/99 Thu

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.

1. Connect the VCRs using the diagram below.

2. Turn on both VCRs and TV.

3. Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel (either 3, 4, or TV's
video input).

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

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.

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

blank tape with its safety tab in place into 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.

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Control your Television

The remote can be programmed to control a television.

It is programmed to control a GE, RCA, or PROSCAN TV.
Other manufacturer's brands need to be programmed.

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The remote can be programmed to control other brands of

remote controllable TVs. It is already programmed to operate
most GE, RCA, and PROSCAN televisions.

Programming the Remote to Control a TV

If the TV does not turn on when you press the TV button, the
remote needs to be programmed.

Follow these steps to program the remote to control your
particular TV:

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5.

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Turn on the TV.

Find your TV brand and code number(s) on the code list on

the next page.

Press and hold the TV button on the remote.
Enter the code from the code list.

Release TV, and then press CHAN up or down. If the TV
responds to the remote commands, the remote is
programmed.

If the TV does not respond, repeat these steps using the next

code listed for your TV's brand.

Operating the TV

After you set up the remote, see which buttons operate your TV.

1. Point the remote at the TV, and press the TV button.
If the TV does not turn on, press the TV button and then

press the ON.OFF button.

2. You may want to experiment to see which buttons operate
your TV. Try pressing buttons, such as VOL and MUTE. See

"TV Function Buttons" in the VCR Basics Section for details.

This remote may not operate all

models of the brands that are

shown.

Note the difference between the TV

and VCR on-screen displays to see
which one the remote is operating.

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TV Codes

Akai .................................. 03

AOC ............................. 06,12

Candle .............................. 06

Citizen .............................. 06

Colortyme ........................ 06

Concerto ........................... 06

Curtis Mathes .............. 01,06

Daewoo ....................... 06,12

Daytron ............................ 06

Electrohome ................ 06,12

Emerson ............................ 06

Envision ....................... 05,06

Fisher ........................... 05,08

GE ...................... 00,01,06,11

Goldstar ....................... 06,12

Hallmark ........................... 06

Hitachi ......................... 06,14

Infinity .............................. 04

JC Penney .... 00,01,06,09,12

JBL..................................... 04

Jensen ............................... 06

JVC ............................... 10,11

Kawasho ...................... 03,06

Kenwood ..................... 06,12

Loewe ............................... 04

Luxman ............................. 06

LXI ........................... 04,05,07

Magnavox .............. 04,06,12

Marantz ....................... 04,06

MGA ............................ 06,12

Mitsubishi .................... 06,12

MTC .................................. 06

NAD .................................. 07

NEC ................................... 06

Panasonic ............... 04,08,11

Philco ...................... 04,06,12

Philips ................ 03,04,06,12

Pioneer ............................. 06

Portland ....................... 06,12

PROSCAN .......................... 01

Proton ............................... 06

Quasar .............................. 11

Radio Shack ............ 01,05,13

RCA ......................... 01,06,12

Realistic ............................ 05

Sampo ............................... 06

Samsung ................. 06,09,12

Sanyo ........................... 05,08

Sears ................. 01,05,06,07,

08,10,12

Sharp ........................... 06,13

Sony .................................. 03

Soundesign ....................... 06

Sylvania .................. 04,06,12

Technics ............................ 11

Techwood ......................... 06

Teknika ............................. 06

TMK .................................. 06

Toshiba .............. 05,07,08,09

Universal .......................... 00

Victor ................................ 10

Wards ...... 00,01,04,06,12,13

Yamaha ............................ 12

Zenith ............................... 02

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VCR Operation

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• Commercial Scan

• Tracking

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The most basic way to search during playback is using the

FORWARD or REVERSEbutton 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 SPor SLPspeed.

1. Press FORWARD to search forward or REVERSE to search in

reverse.

2. Press FORWARD or REVERSE again or press PLAY to return
to normal playback.

Slow Motion

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

motion. Slow motion works well for tapes recorded at the SPor

SLPspeed.

1. During playback, press PAUSE and then FORWARD or
REVERSE to begin slow-motion playback.

2. Press FORWARD to increase or REVERSE to decrease the
speed of the search.

3. Use TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the

picture.

4. 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 SP or SLP speed.

• Pressing PAUSE "freezes" the action

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• Pressing F.ADV repeatedly views single frames of the action

• Pressing PAUSE or PLAY returns normal playback

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 FORWARD to search forward or REVERSE 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

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
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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 INFO twice to display the timer counter on the TV

screen.

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

4. Continue playing the tape.

5. Press STOP.

6. Press SEARCH on the remote twice to display the ZERO

SEARCH menu.

7. Press REVERSE to return to 0:00:00 on the tape.

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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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 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 the VCR at the same time, or

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

recording - only playback.

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 VCR button on the remote
for approximately six seconds. SAFE appears in the VCR's

display panel when the VCR is locked.
To Lock While a Timer Recording is in Progress: Press

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

To Unlock: Press and hold the VCR button on the remote
for approximately six seconds.

Locking Your VCR:

If a timer recording is programmed,

make sure your VCR is turned off.
Locking your VCR prevents the VCR

from being accidentally turned on.

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 FORWARD to forward the tape until the time counter
reads 0:30:00.

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,

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 twice to remove the time counter from the

screen and return to the normal display mode.

0:30:00

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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.

,

Press INFO again to have no displays appear on the

TV screen. This is useful for dubbing tapes.
Turning off the VCR also resets the displays.

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(Useful for Dubbing)

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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.

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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 Tips sheet packed
with your unit,

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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.

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CONNECTIONS

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Connecting Your VCR

Refer to these pages to help you connect your VCR.

Jacks and Cables

RFJacks and Coaxial Cables (F-type)

The RF jacks p_vide 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 ae labeled IN (FROM ANT) and OUT

(TO TV). The coaxial cable supplied with your VCR is used to

connect the VCR's OUT (TO TV) jack and your TVs' antenna

input.

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RFJack

Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type)

The AUDIO/VIDEO jacks provide very good picture quality and

mono sound, and can be used if yourTV has audio/video input

jacks.
These jacks are used for most audio/video connections

between components. The VCRAUDIO/VIDEO 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.

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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 maybe you

have a satellite receiver along with cable (but no cable box), or a

satellite receiver and no cable oLwell, 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 ecommend

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.

Don't Forget About the Auto TV/VCR Feature

The TVNCR switch controls whether the picture signal is coming from
the VCR or the TV.

Set the Auto TVNCR feature to ON when you use only the RF IN

(FROM ANT.) and OUT (TO TV) connections and OFF when using the

AUDIONIDEO OUT jacks--so your TV signal is not interrupted when
the VCR isturned on.

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TV with RF Jack Only

This connection assumes:

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

• Your television has only an RF input jack.

This connection provides:

• Moon 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; (1) for

cable box.

To connect:

1. Connect cables as shown.

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

Using This Connection

Tune your TV to channel 3 or 4, whichever one you selected
with the 3 CH 4 switch on the back of the VCR.

Auto TV/VCR Setting:

• Set the Auto TV/VCR feature to ON.

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 features.

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

VCR

TV

CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA'_

TV with Audio/Video Jacks

This connection assumes:

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

• Your television has audio/video jacks.

This connection provides:

• Moon 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 First Things First, then follow the steps.

Using This Connection

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

not required.

Auto TV/VCR Setting:

• Set the Auto TV/VCR feature to OFF.

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 features.

2. Select a different channel on the TV.

CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR_T_NTENNA

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

This connection 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 First Things First, then follow the steps.

Using This Connection

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

is not required.

Auto TV/VCR Setting:

• Set the Auto TV/VCR feature to OFF.

To play a tape:

1. Insert a tape.

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 1

through the VCR.

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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 a Troubleshooting Tips 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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REFERENCE

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Front Panel

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J

Remote Sensor

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

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

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Display Panel

T/hER

/;ER

Time, Channel Numbduine Input Indicator (L)_pTs Speed Indicator

or Status Indicator
Channel Number or Line Input Indicator The channel number appears when the VCR is

tuned to a channel. The line indicator (L) appears when the VCR's line input is selected.
Status Indicators Show what the VCR is doing.

• EJEC (Eject) Cassette ejected

• FF Fast forwarding

• HI VCR turned on and BYE VCR turned off

• PLAY In playback (flashes during play-pause and slow)

• REC Recording (flashes when in record pause mode)

• REW Rewinding

• RO:30 Express recording in progress

• SAFE Pro-Tect Plus feature turned on

• SRCH and SRCH - Forward or reverse search

• STOP Tape is stopped

Tape Speed Indicator (SP and SLP) Press SPEED on the remote to change.TIMER Lights
during express recording and when VCR is turned off and set for timer recording. Flashes
when timer recording is set and there is no cassette in the VCR.

"rime The current time appears. Only an AM indicator appears with the time. There is no

indicator for PM.

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.

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Back Panel

CH 3,1_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.

AUDIO and VIDEO IN Jacks Receives signals from another
component, like a VCR or camcorder, when it isconnected to

these jacks. Use INPUT on the VCR's remote to select Lto record
from these jacks.

AUDIO and VIDEO OUT Jacks Sends signals from VCR to
another component, like a TV or VCR, when it isconnected to
these jacks.

IN (FROM ANT.) Jack Receives a signal from an antenna or

cable system when attached.
OUT (TO TV) Jack Passessignal to TV using the cable supplied.

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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 you have another brand of TV, consult the section, VCR

Basics, to see if the VCR's remote control can be set to

control your TV. If so, follow the step above.

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

• pressing a button on the remote (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:

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-VID S-VID 93

S-VIDEO INPUT VID 1

S-VIDEO VID 2
SOURCE

AUX

INPUT

TV
Button

REVERSE PLAY

RECORD STOP PAUSE

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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 your VCR can operate it.

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

page 55 for details.

• Try another tape

• Some snow/streaks are normal during search, stop action,

frame advance, and slowmotion 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.

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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.

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.

Rewind does not operate

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

VCR Phts+ programming system 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 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.

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

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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 is set accurately (check AM/PM and

date).

• Check Daylight-Saving setting. The clock may have adjusted for

daylight-saving time.

Time did not adjttst for daylight-saving time

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

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.

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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 English, French, or Spanish

• Check LANGUAGE feature.

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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: 4-head

Audio: Mono record/playback system

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
16 watts

3.7 inches high (94 mm)

14.2 inches wide (360 mm)

9.4 inches deep (240 mm)
6 pounds (2.8 kg)

- 22°F to +149°F
(-30°Cto +65°C)

+41°F to +104°F

(+5°Cto +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.

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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.

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3CH4switch 5, 48, 54

A

Accessories

included 4

ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS screen 12
Adding/removing channels 12

Audio/video cables 45, 47, 50
AUDIONIDEO jacks 5, 9, 22, 46, 47, 49, 54, 55

Auto channel search 10
AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu 11

Auto clock feature 12, 13
Auto play feature 19, 24
Auto TVNCR feature 19, 47, 48, 49, 50

Automatic rewind 24
Automatic tracking 24

B

Back panel 54
Batteries

installing in the remote 4

Buttons, remote 22

C

Cable box setup 9
CABLE BOX SETUP menu 9

Cables, positioning 45
Cables, types of 46
CHAN buttons 11, 12, 22, 23, 36

Channel List 30
Channel number display 53

CHANNEL TRACKING button 52
Channel, VCR viewing 5

Channels

adding/removing 12

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detecting automatically 10

VCR list 10
CHANNELS menu 9, 11, 12, 16, 30
Choosing a VCR connection 47

Cleaning the VCR 60
CLEAR button 22, 23, 32, 33, 41, 42, 43

Clearing programs 32
Commercial scan 42

Component buttons 22
Connecting components 45
Connecting your VCR 4, 46

Connections 45

audio/video cables 47

TV with audio/video jacks 49

TV with RFjack only 48

two VCRs 34

unscrambling pay channels 50

Contents 1
Copying and editing tapes 34

D

Date and time 12
Daylight-saving time 14

Display panel 53
Displays, on screen 44

Editing tapes 34
Eject 25
EnergySaver feature 20
Express recording (XPR) 28

F.ADV button 22, 41
Forward and reverse search 40

FORWARDbutton 24, 40,43
Frameadvance40

Frontpanel 52
Frontpanelbrightness20

FWDbutton 24,52

G

GO BACK button 22, 23

IN (FROM ANT.)jack 4, 5, 6, 19, 46, 47, 54
Included accessories 4

Index search 41
INFO button 22, 23, 42, 43, 44

INPUT button 5, 9, 22, 30, 55

Jacks

AUDIO/VIDEO 54, 55

IN (FROM ANT.) 54

OUT (TO TV) 54

Jacks, types of 46

L line indicator 53
Language feature 8

LANGUAGE menu 6, 8
Line input indicator 53

Locking feature 43

M

MENU button

6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 16, 18, 22, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33

MUTE button 23, 36

N

Number buttons 6, 15, 23, 24

O

ONeOFF button 22, 24, 36
On-screen displays 44

OUT (TO TV)jack 4, 5, 6, 19, 46, 47, 54
Overheating 45

P

Panel brightness 20
PAUSEbutton 23, 25, 34, 40

Picture search options 40
PLAY button 23, 24, 41, 43, 48, 49, 50, 52
PLAY PAUSE button 24

Playing a tape 24
Plugging in the VCR 4

POWER button 5, 24, 52
Power surges 45

PREFERENCESmenu 18, 19
Pro-Tect plus TM locking feature 43

Problem solving 56
Programming the remote 35

to operate TVs 36

PROGRAMS OVERLAP message 29, 31

Q

QuickSet Guide 5, 8

R

RECORD button 23, 25, 28, 34, 52
Record protect tab 25

Recording 25

basic 25

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copying and editing tapes 34
express (XPR) 28
options 27

timer 29
types of 28

VCR Plus+ 30
XPR (Express) 28

Remote

buttons 22

component buttons 22

installing batteries 4

TV function buttons 23

Remote control option 18
Remote sensor 52

Remote VCR1NCR2 option 18
Removing/adding channels 12

REV button 23, 24, 52
REVERSEbutton 24, 40, 42

Review Existing Progs. screen 33
Reviewing programs 32

Rewind, automatic 24

SAFE display 43
Safety tab 24, 25

Search

commercial scan 42
forward and reverse 40
frame advance 40

index 41
slow-motion 40
zero 42

SEARCH button 23, 41, 42
Sensor, remote 52

SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS menu 14

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SETTIME AND DATE menu 15
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 PREFERENCESmenu 18
Signal type 12
Signal type, changing 12

Slow-motion search 40
SLP (tape speed) 25

SLP indicator 53
Solving problems 56

SP (tape speed) 25
SP indicator 53

Specifications 60
SPEEDbutton 23, 25, 28, 32, 53
Status indicators 53

BYE 53

EJEC(Eject) 53

FF 53

HI 53

PLAY 53

R0:30 53

REC 53

REW 53

SAFE 53
SRCH and SRCH- 53

STOP 53
STOP button 23, 25, 28, 41, 42, 43
STOP*EJECT button 25, 52

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Table of contents 1
Tape eject 25

Tape, playing 24
Tape speed 25
Tape speed indicator 53

Time and date 12
Time counter 43

Time display 53
TIME menu 13, 14, 15

Time zone 13
TIMER indicator 29, 31, 53

Timer recording 28, 29

stopping 32
TIMER RECORDINGS menu 29, 32
Tips, troubleshooting 56
Tracking 42
TRACKING buttons 23, 24, 40
Troubleshooting tips 56
TV button 5, 22, 36, 55

TV codes 37
TV function buttons 23

TV, programming the remote to control 36
TV*VCR button 23, 47, 48, 49, 50, 52, 53
TV's video input channel 55

V

VCR back panel 54
VCR button 5, 22, 43
VCRchannel list 10

VCR, cleaning 60
VCR display panel 53
VCR front panel 52

VCR MAIN MENU

6, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 16, 18, 29, 30, 31, 32

VCR PLUS+

menu 31

VCR Plus+ 16

channel list 16
Channel List screen 16, 30
recording 30

system channel numbers 16
VCR PlusCode 31

worksheet for channels 17

VCR viewing channel 5
VCR1 button 19

VCR2 button 18
VHS index search system 41

VOL buttons 24, 36

W

Warranty 61
Warranty, limited 61

×

XPR (express recording) 28

Y

Y-adapter 46

Z

Zero search 42
ZERO SEARCH menu 42

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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.

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