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

Setting up the VCR .............................................. 7

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

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

VCR Channels List ............................................................. 8

To Auto Channel Search ............................................. 9

To Change the Signal Type ....................................... 10

To Add or Remove Channels .................................... 10

Time and Date .................................................................. 11

Set Daylight-Saving Time ......................................... 11

Set the Time and Date ............................................... 12

Additional Set-up Features in the PREFERENCES Menu ... 12

Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option ............................................ 13

Auto Play .......................................................................... 14

Auto TV/VCR .................................................................... 14

VCR Basics ........................................................ 15

Remote Buttons ..................................................................... 16

Playing a Tape ........................................................................ 17

Tape Eject ............................................................................... 17

Recording ............................................................................... 18

Check the Safety Tab ....................................................... 18

Automatic Rewind ................................................................. 18

Recording .......................................... . .. . . .. .. .. ... ..19

Recording Features ............................................................... 20

Express Recording .......................................................... 20

Timer Recording .............................................................. 21

Stopping a Timer Recording ........................................... 22

Reviewing and Clearing Programs ................................ 22

Recording Broadcast Stereo TV and SAP ...................... 23

Recording Audio Only ..................................................... 23

Playing Back Audio Only ........................................... 24

Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes .......... 24

Other Features ................................................... 25

Picture Search Options ......................................................... 26

Forward and Reverse Search ......................................... 26

Slow Motion .................................................................... 26

Commercial Scan (SEARCH Button) .............................. 26

Frame Advance ................................................................ 27

Index Search .................................................................... 27

Zero Search ...................................................................... 28

"13me Counter ......................................................................... 28

On-Screen Displays ............................................................... 29

Tracking .................................................................................. 29

Audio Set-up Features .......................................................... 30

Reception ......................................................................... 30

Tape Playback .................................................................. 31

Connections ....................................................... 33

Things to Know Before Connecting Components .............. 33

Connecting Your VCR ............................................................ 34

Jacks and Cables ............................................................. 34

Choosing a VCR Connection ......................................... 35

Advantages of Audio/Video Cable Connections .......... 35

Don't Forget About the TV/VCR Feature ........................ 35

TV With RF Jack Only ...................................................... 36

TV With Audio/Video Jacks ............................................ 37

TV With Audio/Video Jacks and Cable Box to

Unscramble Pay Channels Only ........................... 38

Appendix A: Reference ...................................... 39

Front Panel ............... .............................................................. 40

Back Panel .............................................................................. 41

Indicator Panel ....................................................................... 41

Troubleshooting "Rps ............................................................ 42

Specifications ........................................................................ 45

Cleaning the VCR .............. :.................................................... 45

Limited Warranty ................................................................... 46

Index ................................................................. 47

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Hi, my name is SUSAN...

and I wrote this User's Guide. It's my job to see that
you have a rewarding user manual experience. Also, I

think you'll be pleased with the features that can be

accessed through the on-screen menus.

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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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What's Left?

The rest of the book highlights playback and recording

information, contains a detailed connections section,
and a reference section that includes troubleshooting

tips, limited warranty, and index.

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READ ME!

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

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Step l: Unpack 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 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 your VCR to your home antenna or cable system
and then to your TV, use the VCR's ANT.IN and RF OUT jacks for
a good signal as shown.

If you have a TV with AUDIO/VIDEO jacks, use the audio/video
jacks on the TV and VCR for a better connection. In order to hear
stereo and hi-fi sound from the VCR, the audio/video jacks must

be used. Refer to the Connections section, toward the back of
the manual.

VCR

CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR_ANTENNA

OUT IN VIDEO ANT.IN

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TV

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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.

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 ANTENNA connectors
with RF coaxial cable, set the 3CH.4 switch to channel 3 or

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

• If you connect your VCR using the AUDIONIDEO jacks with

audio/video cables, select the TV's video input to see the
signal. See the TV Owner's Manual.

STEP 6: Turn On the VCR

Press POWER to turn on the VCR.

STEP 7: Access the 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 the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

I Timer Recordings
2 Time

3 Channels
4 Preferences
5 Audio

6 Language

0 Exit

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2. Press 4 to display the PREFERENCES menu.

PREFERENCES

1 Remote Control: VCR1

2 Auto Play: ON
3 Auto TV/VCR: ON

0 Exit

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

PREFERENCES

1 Remote Control: VCR1

2 Auto Pray: OFF
3 Auto TV/VCR: OFF

0 Exit

See Setting Up the VCR for detailed information about the

Auto Play feature.

STEP 8: Set Up the VCR

Once you understand how to move around and/or through the
menus, go to the next section to set up your VCR.

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Set-up Features

Below is a list of set-up features that you may want to
set up before you begin using your VCR for the first

time:

• Select a language

• Set up VCR channel list (Auto Channel Search)

• Set automatic daylight-saving time

• Set the time and date

• Set the Remote VCR1/VCR2 feature

• Set the Auto Play feature

• Set the Auto TV/VCR feature

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Using the Menu to Set Up Features

You can set up features by 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 Timer Recordings

2 Time

3 Channets

4 Preferences

5 Audio

6 Language

0 Exit

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Press 6 to display the LANGUAGE menu.

LANGUAGE

Setect a tanguage.

1.,Engtish

2 Espanot
3 FranFais

Press MENU to continue

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

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 through at the factory.
Even though your VCR may come with a list, it's possible that
you may want to add or eliminate some channels depending on

whether they are active.

On-screen Menus

Not all the VCR screens are shown in

this manual when explaining
the features.

All Channels

If you do not use a cable box for ALL

channels, then you will want to use a
channel list (Auto Channel Search),

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To Auto Channel Search

Auto channel search memorizes the channels available through
your signal type--cable or antenna.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 Timer Recordings

2 Time
3 Channels
4 Preferences

5 Audio

6 Language

0 Exit

2. Press 3 to display the CHANNELS menu.

CHANNELS

1 Auto Channel Search
2 Add/Remove Channels

3 Signal Type: CABLE

0 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

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Select one of the three AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH options.
Choices one and two are self-explanatory. If you choose

Detect Automatically, the VCR automatically detects which
signal system you have attached to your VCR.

AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH

Now scanning channel 14

Press any key to cancel

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,

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

once the search is completed. Pressing CHANNEL up or
down now selects the active channels.

To Change the Signal Type

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 3 to display the CHANNELS menu.

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

CHANNELS

1 Auto Channel Search
2 Add/Remove Channels

3 Signal Type: CABLE

0 Exit

To Add or Remove Channels

You may want to add or delete channels after you Auto Channel
Search, especially if some of the channels have weak signals or
you don't want to watch them.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 3 to display CHANNELS menu.

3. Press 2 to display the ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS menu. Use
the CHANNEL up or down, or number buttons, to go to the

channels you want to delete or add.

ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS

Channel 115

is presently ADDED

Press CLEAR to remove

Press MENU to exit

ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS

Channet 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 your

VCR channel list.
You can still access channels not in

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

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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 display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 Timer Recordings

2 Time
3 ChanneLs

4 Preferences
5 Audio

6 Language

0 Exit

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Press 2 to display TIME menu.

TIME

1 Set time and date
2 Auto DST: ON

0 Exit

3. Press 2 to turn the Auto DST ON or OFF.

• 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 display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

I Timer Recordings

2 Time
3 ChanneLs

4 Preferences
5 Audio

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 that falls 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 2 to display TIME menu.

TIME

1 Set time and date

2 Auto DST: ON

0 Exit

. Press 1 to display the SET TIME 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

Additional Set-up Features in the

PREFERENCES Menu

The features in this section are all accessed through the

PREFERENCES menu.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

I Timer Recordings

2 Time
3 Channels
4 Preferences

5 Audio

6 Language

0 Exit

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Time and Date

The time and date must be set

before a timer recording can be
programmed.

[ _me/Date Display

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

TV screen,

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2. Press 4 to display PREFERENCES menu.

PREFERENCES

1 Remote Control: VCR1
2 Auto Play: ON

3 Auto TV/VCR: ON

0 Exit

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

Remote VCRI/VCR2 Option

If you own a compatible GE, RCA 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 in the menu. Then
press the VCR2, VCR2°LD, or DVDoVCR2 button to change.

PREFERENCES

1 Remote Control: VCR1
2 Auto PLay: ON

3 Auto TV/VCR: ON

0 Exit

PREFERENCES

(PRESS VCR2 TO CHANGE)
2 Auto Play: ON

3 Auto TV/VCR: ON

0 Exit

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

VCR2°LD, or DVDoVCR2 button. If you change the remote setting
to VCR2, the remote that came with your VCR will no longer

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

VCRI. Display the PREFERENCES menu, press 1, and then press
VCR1. Then the remote that came with the VCR will be able to

control it again.

Remote Control Option 1

Changing the Remote Control
option to VCR2 disables the

remote that came with your VCR.

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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 not want a tape with its safety tab
removed to start playing automatically.

Auto TV/VCR

This feature controls whether the TV/VCR switch changes
automatically to the VCR mode when the VCR is turned on.

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 ANT.IN and RF OUT jacks of
your VCR and 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.

Auto TV/VCR

Pressing TV.VCR on the remote
will still switch between the VCR

and TV mode.
VCR mode: VCR indicator in the

display panel lights.
TV mode: VCR indicator turns off.

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Learn the Basics to Get You Started

These VCR basics should be enough for you to begin
enjoying your VCR. Learning the remote control
functions, playing a recorded tape, and recording a
program should do just that.

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

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

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Remote Buttons

CHANNEL 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.

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 previous menu.

INFO Shows the status displays on the "IV screen.
INPUT Selects between the line input and VCR's tuner. Line

input refers to the signal coming from the component connected

to the audio/video input jacks on the back of the VCR.

MENU Brings up VCR MAIN MENU on the "IV 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.
POWER Turns the VCR on and off.

REC (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.

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 Used for slow-motion playback.
SPEED Selects a recording speed (SP or SLP).

TV.VCR

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GO BACK

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CLEAR

SEARCH

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F.ADV

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POWER

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STOP PAUSE

INFO SPEED

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MENU CHANNEL

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SLOW

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STOP Stops the current VCR function such as record,

playback, rewind, or fast forward.

TRACK + or - Lets you manually reduce the streaks that may
appear on the picture during play or slow. 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,

Playing a Tape

1. 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

removed).

• Press FWD or REV to position the tape.

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

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

• Press TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from
the picture, if necessary.

• Press STOP on the remote (STOP.EJECT on VCR) to stop
playback.

Tape Eject

Press STOP.EJECT on the VCR when it is stopped to
eject the tape.

Pause

If you pause, the VCR automatically
switches from pause to stop after a

few minutes to reduce tape wear.

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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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Recording

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

1. Set the tape speed by pressing the SPEED button on the
remote (see margin note for information about tape speed

settings).

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Press the RECORD button to begin recording.
Press STOP on the remote (STOP-EJECT on the VCR) to stop

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

during a commercial), press the PAUSE button on the
remote (PLAY.PAUSE on VCR) instead of STOP.

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.

Safety Tab

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

Automatic Rewind

During playback, the VCR automatically rewinds the tape if the
tape reaches the end and stops.

During recording, the VCR automatically rewinds the tape if it
reaches the end. While rewinding, you can press POWER

and the VCR will turn off after rewinding.

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.

LP (Long Play}
Your VCR is capable of playing back

tapes recorded in LR You cannot
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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Several Recording Options

Now that you've gone through the necessary steps to
operate your VCR, I'll explain the different recording

features that are available to suit your needs.

Recording features:

• Recording (explained in VCR Basics section)

• Express Recording

• Timer Recording

• Broadcast Stereo or Second Audio
Program (SAP)

• Audio Only

• Copying and Editing Tapes

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Recording Features

There are four ways for recording 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 the VCR 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.

Express Recording

Use express recording when you want 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.

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 press of the RECORD button increases the recording

time (up to 4 hours).
The VCR continues to record for the amount of time you

indicate, and then automatically turns off.

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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.

LP (Long Play)
Your VCR is capable of playing back

tapes recorded in LR You cannot

record in the LP 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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Cassette

T-120

T-160

Recording Time

SP SLP
2Hr 6Hr

2Hr 8Hr

40Min

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.
To stop an express recording, press

and hold STOP on the remote for a

few seconds (STOP-EJECT on

the VCR),

Timer Recording

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

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 Timer Recordings
2 Time

3 Channels
4 Preferences
5 Audio

6 Language

0 Exit

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Press 1 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu.

TIMER RECORDINGS

I Create a New Progam

2 Review Existing Progs.

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)

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

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Program I (One time)

Channel --

Start Time --:~-
End Time --:--
Start Date --/--/--

Tape Speed SLP

Press MENU to cancel

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, end
time. The start date is automatically entered based on the
VCR clock. Both the date and speed can be changed.

]3mer 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're 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.

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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 correct
Press MENU to save

Program 1 has been saved

Remember to insert a

recordabte tape and

turn the VCR off before

the program start time.

Press MENU to continue

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) for a few seconds.

Review and Clearing Programs

To review programs that you have already set up:

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 1 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu.

TIMER RECORDINGS

1 Create a New Progam

2 Review Existing Progs.

0 Exit

3. Press 2 to display the REVIEW PROGRAMS screen.

Program 1 (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.

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

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Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP

(Second Audio Program)

Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or SAP
(Second Audio Program).

1. Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel
(either 3, 4, or TV's video input).

2. Insert a tape with safety tab in place.

3. If your VCR viewing channel is 3 or 4, make sure the VCR
indicator appears in the VCR's display panel. If not, press

TV.VCR to turn it on.

4. Use the SPEED button on the remote to select a recording
speed. The tape speed indicator appears on the TV screen.

5. Select the channel or line input to be recorded.

6. Set the Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature for the type
of audio you want to record. See Other Features section.

AUDIO

1 Reception: STEREO
2 Tape Playback: HI-FI

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7. Press RECORD to start recording.

8. Press STOP when you are finished.

Recording Audio Only

You can record Audio Only from another audio source

connected to the AUDIO IN (R and L/MONO) jacks on the back of

the VCR.

1. Press the INPUT button on the remote to select line input.
The VCR records audio from the audio equipment connected

to the AUDIO IN jacks.

2. Use SPEED on the remote to select the recording speed.

3. Start audio source playing and press RECORD to begin
recording.

4. Press STOP on the remote (STOP.EJECT on VCR) when you
are finished.

I Recording Audio 1

Any video on the tape is erased when
you record audio only.

Audio Connection

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Playing Back Audio Only

To get stereo sound, connect the AUDIO OUT jacks of the VCR to
the appropriate input on your amplifier or receiver. Do not use
the phono input. Refer to your amplifier or receiver user's guide.

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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. Turn on the TV and VCRs.

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

3. If you connected your VCR using the ANTENNA jacks, tune

recording VCRto channel 3 or 4--the one selected on the
back of the playback VCR.

If you connected your VCR using the audio/video jacks, press
INPUT on the recording VCR's remote to select the line

input.

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

recording VCR.

5. 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.

6. Press the RECORD button, then press PLAY-PAUSE, on the

recording VCR.

7. Press the PLAY.PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the same
time to begin copying the tape.

8. To edit segments that you do not want to copy:

* Press PLAY, PAUSE on recording VCR to 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 on the rights

of others.

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Features to Enhance VCR Operation

• Picture Search Options

• Tracking

• ]]me Counter

• On-Screen Displays

• Audio Reception

• Audio Tape Playback

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Picture Search Options

The most basic way to search during playback is using the
forward and reverse functions. 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 SP or SLP speed.

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

2. Press FWD or REV again or press PLAY on the remote
(PLAY-PAUSE on the VCR) to return to normal playback.

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Slow Motion

You can view a tape during play or play-pause using slow
motion. Slow motion works best for tapes recorded at the SP or

SLP speed.

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

2. Use TRACK + or- to remove any streaks from the picture.

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

The VCR switches automatically from slow-motion piayback
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 of recorded material.

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

I Insert Tape

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 SP

or SLP speed.

1. Press PAUSE on the remote (PLAyopAUSE on the VCR) to
freeze the action.

2. Press F.ADV each time you want to view the next frame of
the scene.

3. Press PAUSE or PLAY on the remote (PLAY°PAUSE on the

VCR) to return to 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

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. Stop the tape and press SEARCH on the remote to display
the INDEX SEARCH menu on the TV screen.

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

The VCR will locate your index mark and begin playback. If
you did not enter a specific index number, the VCR will

locate the next index mark and begin playback.

4. Press STOP to stop 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

Press REV or FWD
to begin search

Index number

12

Press SEARCH to exit.

INDEX SEARCH

Searching for

index number 12...

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 INFO twice to display 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 REV to return to 0:00:00 on the tape.

ZERO SEARCH

Current tape counter is

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

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 STOP. This is the approximate end of the program. (You
may want to press PLAY to verify.) Now, you can begin
recording at this spot.

Press INFO to remove the time counter from the screen and

return to the normal display mode.

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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.

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Press INFO to see the on-screen displays.
Press INFO again to have only the time counter remain on

the screen.

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

Turning off the VCR also resets the displays.

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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 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

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

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Audio Set-up Features

The audio set-up features enhance your tape playback and

recordings. The features in this section are accessed through the

AUDIO menu and are shown in the displays below.

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

VCR MAIN MENU

I Timer Recordings
2 Time

3 Channels
4 Preferences
5 Audio

6 Language

0 Exit

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Press 5 to display the AUDIO menu.

AUDIO

I Reception: STEREO

2 Tape Playback: HI-FI

0 Exit

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

Reception

Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or a second
audio language (SAP). The Reception feature lets you select the
type of audio you want to record. Press 1 to switch between

Reception: STEREO, MONO, and SAP.

• Select STEREO for normal or stereo broadcast TV recording.
STEREO appears on the TV screen when the station you are

tuned to is broadcasting stereo.

• Select MONO if the stereo signal is weak and the sound is
too noisy.

• Select SAP to record a second audio program instead of the
normal audio on both the hi-fi and linear tracks.

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Tape Playback

The VCR records the same audio on both the Hi-Fi and linear
tracks on the tape. Hi-Fi sound is recorded on separate left and

right stereo channels. Monaural sound is recorded on the linear

track. Press 2 to switch between Tape Playback: HI-FI, LINEAR

and MIX.
To enjoy Hi-Fi sound, connect your VCR to a stereo television or

amplifier/receiver using the audio/video jacks. The Tape

Playback feature lets you select which audio you play back.

• Select HI-FI to play back sound recorded on the Hi-Fi track
and for normal use. HI-FI indicator lights.

• Select LINEAR to play backthe sound recorded on the
linear monaural track, such as a second audio program,

SAP. HI-FI indicator turns off.
Select MIX to play back the sound recorded on both the

linear track and the Hi-Fi track, sound-on-sound. HI-FI
indicator turns off.

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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.

Position Cables Correctly to Avoid Audio Hmn

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 "l]ps 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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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 provide good picture and mono sound, and must

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

These jacks are required for antenna or cable-TV connections.
The RF jacks on the VCR are labeled ANT.IN and RF OUT. The
coaxial cable supplied with your VCR is used to connect the
VCR's RF OUT jack and your TV's antenna input.

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Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type)

The audio/video jacks provide very good picture and stereo
sound and can be used if your TV has audio/video input jacks.

These jacks must be used for stereo sound. The VCR audio/
video jacks are color coded (yellow for video, red for right audio,

and white for left audio). If your TV has only one input for audio
(mono), connect it to the left (white) audio output jack of

the VCR.

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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 AN jacks, I highly recommend

using them to get even better picture and stereo sound when

recording and playing back videotapes. These connections give

you more convenient operation by not sharing the signal from

the RF cable.

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. You can change the setting manually by

using the TV°VCR button on the remote, or you can set the Auto

TVNCR feature to automatically switch to VCR mode when the

VCR is turned on. Set the Auto TVNCR feature to ON when using

only RF ANTENNA connections and OFF when using the AN
output jacks--so your TV signal is not interrupted when the VCR

is turned 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:

• Mono sound playback from VCR.

• Record one channel while watching another (except
when using a cable box for all channels).

To use this connection, you must have:

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

cable box

To connect:

1. Connect cables as shown.

2. 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 switch on the back of the VCR. Use the TVoVCR

button to watch 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 of the recording
options.

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

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This connection assumes:

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

• Your television has audio/video jacks.

This connection provides:

• Stereo 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

• (3) 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 the TV.VCR

button is not required.

Auto TV/VCR Setting:

• Set the Auto TVNCR 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 of the recording
options.

2. Select a different channel on the TV.

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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:

• Stereo 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

• (3) 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 the TV.VCR
button is not required.

Auto TV/VCR Setting:

• Set the Auto TV/VCR feature to OFF.

To play a tape:

1. Insert atape.

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 the TV.

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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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Front Panel

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.

FWD Forwards the tape when the VCR 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 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.

STOP*EJECT Stops the normal functions such as record,

playback, rewind, fast-forward, or pause. Ejects the tape when

the VCR is stopped.

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

the TV to see the VCR picture if you connect the VCR using the
ANT.IN and RF jacks.

AUDIO (R and L) 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.

AUDIO (R and L) and VIDEO OUT Jacks Sends signals

from VCR to another component, like a "IV or VCR, when it is
connected to these jacks.

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

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

Indicator Panel

POWER RECORD HI-FI VCR TIMER

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HI-FI Indicator Lights during playback when Tape Playback:

HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX feature is set to HI-FI.

POWER Indicator Lights when the VCR is turned on.
RECORD Indicator Lights when the VCR is recording.

TIMER Indicator Lights during an express or timer recording,

or when the VCR is set for a timer recording and the VCR is

turned off. Flashes when a timer recording is set, and there is

no cassette in the VCR.

VCR Indicator (Applies Only if the VCR Viewing Channel is 3
or 4). Press the I-V.VCR button to turn on or off.

• VCR indicator on: Picture from VCR.

• VCR indicator off: Picture from TV 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 your VCR
can operate it.

• Remove batteries and hold number button 1 for at least 60 seconds to drain the microprocessor inside
the remote. Release number 1 and replace the batteries.

• Remove all batteries for approximately 12 hours. Then replace batteries.

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 TVoVCR 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 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 the TRACK buttons to move streaks up or down for the best picture.

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

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

• The time counter does not advance during unrecorded portions of tape. When an unrecorded segment

of tape is encountered, the time counter will hold its count until recorded material is detected again.

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

• The time counter disappears during searching; this is normal.

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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 the VCR) to return to normal playback.

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.

Timer recording not made or wrong program recorded

• 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.

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.

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.

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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 need to auto channel search if using a cable box. Refer to the VCR Channel List or contact your 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

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

TIMER indicator flashes

• Check to make sure there isa cassette in the VCR when a timer recordingis set.

Time counter disappears during searching

• This is normal.

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

• Check Language feature.

No stereo sound during playback

• Check to make sure the Playback: HI-FI/MIX/LINEAR feature is set to HI-FI to hear stereo sound during playback.

• Must use the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks on the back of the VCR to hear stereo sound.

Stereo audio too noisy

• Stereo signal is weak. Set Reception: STEREO/SAP/MONO feature to MONO.

• Press one of the TRACK buttons to minimize the noise.

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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: 2 Hi-Fi 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
19 watts

3.6 inches high (90 mm)

14.2 inches wide (360 mm)

12.3 inches deep (312 mm)

8.14 pounds (3.7 kg)

- 22°F to +149°F
(-30°C to +65°C)

+41°F to +104°F
(+5°C to +40°C)

*Check your cable company's compatibility requirements.

Cleaning the VCR

Use a soft cloth or dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner
to dust your VCR. Remove dust from the ventilation holes 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.

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Limited Warranty

What your warranty covers:

• Any defect in material or workmanship.

For how long after your purchase:

• Ninety days for labor charges.

• One year for parts.

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 Servicenter the labor charges to repair your VCR.

• Pay any Authorized GE VCR Servicenter 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 Servicenter. To identify your nearest Authorized GE VCR
Servicenter, ask your dealer, look in the Yellow Pages, or call 1-800-447-1700.

• Show the service technician your evidence of purchase date.

• 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.

• Remote control 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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3 CH. 4 switch 5

A

Access menus 5
Add or remove channels 10
ANT. IN Jack 41

Audio playback 24
Audio recording only 23
Audio set-up features 30, 31
AUDIONIDEO jacks 4, 5, 23, 41

AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu 9
Auto DST: ON or OFF feature 11

Auto Play feature 14, 17
Auto TVNCR feature 14, 35

Automatic rewind 18

Automatic tracking 28

B

Back panel 41
Basic recording 18
Basics, learn the 15

Batteries

installing in the remote 4

C

Cable TV installer information 2
Cables 34

Cables, positioning 33
Cables, types of 34

CHAN buttons 14
CHANNEL buttons 40

Channel, viewing 5
Channels, add or remove 10

Channels list, VCR 8
Choosing a VCR connection 35

Cleaning the VCR 45
CLEAR button 16, 27, 28, 29

Clearing programs 22
Commercial scan feature 26

Connections 33

audio/video cable 35
choosing 35

TV with audio/video jacks 37

TV with audio/video jacks and cable box to

unscramble pay channels 38

TV with RF jack only 36

Contents 1
Controls

back panel 41
front panel 40

Copying and editing tapes 24

D

Daylight-saving time 11
Displays

on-screen 29

E

Editing tapes 24
Eject, tape 17
English language 8
Express recording

2O

F

F.ADV button 16, 27
First things first 3

Frame advance 27
French language 8

Front panel controls 40
FWD button 16, 17, 24, 26, 27, 40

G

GO BACK button 16

H

HI-FI indicator 41

HI-FI sound 31

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I

Index search feature 27
Indicator panel 41

INFO button 16, 29
INPUT button 16, 21, 24

J

Jacks, types of 34

L

Language feature 8
Linear playback 31
LP Speed 18, 20

Limited warranty 46

M

MENU button 16
Menus, access 5
Mix playback 31

Mono recording 23, 30

N

Number buttons 10, 16

O

On-screen displays
Other features 25

Overheating 33

29

P

Panel, indicator 41
PAUSE button 16, 17, 40

Picture search options 26
PLAY button 16, 17, 24

PLAY-PAUSE button 17, 24, 40

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Playback, Tape Feature 31
Playing a Tape 17

POWER button 7, 16, 18, 40

POWER indicator 41
Power surges 33

PREFERENCES menu 12
Problem solving 42

PROGRAMS OVERLAP message 21

R

Reception stereo 23, 30
RECORD button 16, 18, 20, 23, 24, 40

RECORD indicator 41
Recording

audio 23
basic 18

express 20
second audio program (SAP) 23

speeds 18
stereo 23

timer 21
Remote buttons 16
Remote control

installing batteries 4

Remote Control VCR1NCR2 feature 13
Remote sensor 40
Remove or add channels 10

REV button 16, 17, 24, 26, 27, 40
Reviewing programs 22
Rewind, automatic 18

RF OUT jack 41

S

Safety tab 18
SAP 23, 3O
Search

commercial scan 26
forward 26
index 27

reverse 26
slow motion 26
zero 28

SEARCH button 16, 26, 27, 28
Second audio program 23, 30

Sensor, remote 40
SET TIME AND DATE menu 11

Setup

auto play feature 14
language 8

remote VCR1/VCR2 feature 13

time and date 11
VCR channels list 8

Setting the language 8
Setting up

channel list 8, 9

Signal type

selecting 10
Signal type, changing 10
SLOW button 16, 26
Slow motion playback 26

Solving problems 42
SLP Speed 18, 20
SP Speed 18, 20
Spanish language 8
Specifications 45
Speed

LP 18, 20
SLP 18, 2O
SP, 18, 20

SPEED button 16, 18, 20, 23
Speeds, recording 18, 20

STOP button 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 24
STOP.EJECT button 17, 20, 22, 23, 24, 40
Stopping a timer recording 22

Tracking 29
TRACKING buttons 17, 29, 40
Troubleshooting tips 42
TV/VCR auto 14, 35

TV.VCR button 17, 35

V

VCR

cleaning 45

VCR channels list 8
VCR indicator 41
VCR1/VCR2 remote feature 13

Viewing channel 5

W

Warranty, limited 46

Z

Zero search feature 28

T

Tab, safety 18
Table of contents 1

Tape eject 17
Tape playback feature 31
Tape, playing a 17
Tape speeds 18

Time and date

set 12
set daylight-saving 11

Time counter 28
TIME menu 11, 12

TIMER indicator 34, 41
]]mer recording 21

stopping 22

TIMER RECORDINGS menu 21
Tips, troubleshooting 42

If your VCR needs service, please contact your dealer or the
nearest Servicenter from the yellow pages. Please do not

send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this

manual or on the carton. This will only add delays in service

for your product.

THOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS

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Indianapolis, IN 46290

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