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VG4258
VCR User’s Guide
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Introduction
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire
or shock hazard, do not
expose this product to
rain or moisture.
Caution: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
Attention: Pour Žviter les chocs Žlectriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la
borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqœ au fond.
Do not defeat the safety feature of the plug. The wide blade fits into the wall socket only one way.
If you need an extension cord, make sure it matches the plug of the product.
Refer to the identification/rating label (normally located on the back of the product) for the proper
operating voltage for this product.
FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the
userÕs authority to operate it.
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.
Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately. Returning this 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._____________________________________________________________________
Serial No. _____________________________________________________________________
Purchase Date: ________________________________________________________________
Dealer/Address/Phone: ________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
Important Information
VG4258
Cautions
Note To Cable TV Installer
Product Registration
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
This symbol indicates Òdangerous
voltageÓ inside the product that
presents a risk of electric shock or
personal injury.
This symbol indicates important
instructions accompanying the
product.
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Introduction
Table of Contents
1
Important Information
Warnings______________________________ i
Cautions ______________________________ i
Note to Cable TV Installer _______________ i
Product Registration ____________________ i
Hooking Up the VCR
Choosing a Hookup ____________________ 2
Antenna or Cable System Without a
Cable Box _________________________ 3
Cable System With Cable Box to
Unscramble All Channels ___________ 4
Cable System With Cable Box to
Unscramble Pay Channels Only______ 5
Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes_ 6
Setting Up the VCR
Startup
Check Accessories With VCR ________ 7
Insert Batteries in Remote ___________ 7
Turn on TV________________________ 7
Turn on VCR ______________________ 7
Select the Language/Seleccione el
Idioma/SŽlectionner la Langue____ 8
Place Channels in VCR's Memory ____ 8
Add or Remove Channels from
VCR's Memory __________________ 9
Set the Time and Date ______________ 9
Set the
Auto TV/VCR Feature ________ 9
Use TV•VCR Button _______________ 10
Select the Display Panel Brightness __ 10
Using the Remote Control
Component, VCR, and TV Buttons____ 11-12
Controlling a VCR ____________________ 13
Controlling a TV ______________________ 14
Playing a Tape
Playback _____________________________ 15
Using the Playback Features
Auto Play ________________________15
Pause for Stop-Action______________ 16
Frame Advance ___________________ 16
Slow Motion______________________ 16
Picture Search ____________________ 17
Automatic Tracking _______________ 17
Manual Tracking__________________ 17
DISPLAY Button __________________ 18
Time Counter_____________________ 18
Commercial Scan _________________ 19
Index Search _____________________ 19
Go-To Search _____________________ 19
Tape Playback: HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX
Feature________________________ 20
Recording a Program
Recordings ___________________________ 21
Recording Speeds _________________ 21
Normal Recording
To Make a Recording ______________ 21
Watch a TV Channel While VCR is
Recording a Different Channel ___ 21
Recording While You're Away
VCR Plus+ Recording ___________ 22-24
Timer Recording __________________ 25
Select Cable Box Viewing Channel __ 26
Checking or Clearing Timer
Recordings ____________________ 27
Timer Recording From the
VCRÕs Line Input _______________ 27
One Touch Recording _________________ 28
Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP___ 29
Recording Audio Only_________________ 30
Recording Features
Recording Pause __________________ 30
Using Two VCRs for Copying
and Editing Tapes__________________ 31
Using Dual Remote with AutoEdit ______ 31
References
Location of Controls
Front Panel_______________________ 32
Back Panel _______________________ 33
Display Panel_____________________ 34
Specifications_________________________ 35
Cleaning the VCR _____________________ 35
Trouble Checks ____________________ 36-37
Limited Warranty _____________________ 38
Index______________________________39-40
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Hooking Up the VCR
Choosing a Hookup
The hookups on pages 3 through 5 are divided into two hookup types:
Basic (A) and Advanced (B).
The basic hookup shows the backs of TVs that have only an antenna/cable
connection. It is the easier of the two and additional accessories may not be
needed.
The advanced hookup shows the VCR hooked up to a TV with audio and video
jacks, with the advanced hookup
on page 6 using a signal splitter. This hookup
may improve the picture quality as well as convenience of operation.
Answer the questions to choose the hookup for your VCR.
1. How does your TV receive signals?
Choose one answer from below.
A. Outside antenna Ð Turn to page 3.
B. Rabbit ears (set-top) and/or bow tie antenna Ð Turn to page 3.
C. Cable System Ð Go to question 2.
2. What type of Cable-TV system* do you have?
Choose one answer from below.
A. Cable without a box Ð Turn to page 3.
B. Cable box to unscramble all the channels Ð Turn to page 4.
C. Cable box to unscramble only pay channels, such as HBO, Showtime,
Cinemax, etc. Ð Turn to page 5.
*You may need to contact your local cable company for assistance.
Optional Hookups
How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapes.
A. Select a hookup by answering questions 1 and 2 above.
B. Then, modify the connections as shown on page 6.
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Hooking Up the VCR
OUT TO
TV
IN FROM
ANT.
CH
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AUDIO
VIDEO
IN
OUT
R
L
Back of VCR
Back of TV
300/75 Ohm
Adapter
OR
From Antenna
or Cable
Cable/
Antenna
OR
VHF
UHF
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
75 to 75/300 Ohm
Separator
Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box
A. Basic hookup.
Use this hookup for a basic connection
which requires fewer accessories.
1. Set the CH 3
5566
4 switch on back of VCR
to either channel 3 or 4.
Tune the TV to this channel and use the
TV•VCR button to watch the VCR.
2. Connect as shown.
This connection may require additional
accessories not provided.
3. Plug in power cords of VCR and TV.
4.
B. Advanced hookup.
Use this hookup for slightly improved
picture quality, Hi-Fi stereo playback and
more convenient operation Ñ use of
TV•VCR button is not required.
1. Connect as shown.
This connection requires additional
accessories not provided. A Y-adapter
may be required to hear sound from both
channels if your TV is not stereo.
2. Plug in power cords of VCR and TV.
3.
Tune the TV to its LINE (audio/video)
input to watch the VCR. All pay channels
are viewed through the VCR.
Set the AUTO TV/VCR feature to OFF. See
page 9.
Continue to page 7.
Continue to page 7.
OUT TO
TV
IN FROM
ANT.
CH
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AUDIO
VIDEO
IN
OUT
R
L
Back of VCR
S-VIDEO
AUDIO
CABLE /
ANTENNA
L /
MONO
RIGHT
VIDEO
INPUT
INOUT
From Antenna
or Cable
OR
Back of TV
300/75 Ohm
Adapter
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
Audio/Video Cables
A
B
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Hooking Up the VCR
Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels
OUT TO
TV
IN FROM
ANT.
CH
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AUDIO
VIDEO
IN
OUT
R
L
Back of VCR
OUTIN
Cable Box
From Cable
RF Coaxial
Cable
Back of TV
Cable/
Antenna
OR
VHF
UHF
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
75 to 75/300 Ohm
Separator
A. Basic hookup.
Use this hookup for a basic connection
which requires fewer accessories.
1. Set the CH 3
5566
4 switch on back of VCR
to either channel 3 or 4.
Tune the TV to this channel and use the
TV•VCR button to watch the VCR.
2. Connect as shown.
This connection may require additional
accessories not provided.
3. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and
cable box.
4.
B. Advanced hookup.
Use this hookup for slightly improved
picture quality, Hi-Fi stereo playback and
more convenient operation Ñ use of
TV•VCR button is not required.
1. Connect as shown.
This connection requires additional
accessories not provided. A Y-adapter
may be required to hear sound from both
channels if your TV is not stereo.
2. Plug in power cords of VCR and TV.
3.
Tune the TV to its LINE (audio/video)
input to watch the VCR. All pay channels
are viewed through the VCR.
Set the AUTO TV/VCR feature to OFF. See
page 9.
Continue to page 7.
Continue to page 7.
A
B
CH
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From Cable
S-VIDEO
RF Coaxial
Cable
Back of VCR
IN
OUT
VIDEO
L
AUDIO
R
Audio/Video Cables
VIDEO
INPUT
RIGHT
AUDIO
L /
MONO
Back of TV
Cable Box
INOUT
OUTIN
IN FROM
ANT.
OUT TO
TV
CABLE /
ANTENNA
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
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Hooking Up the VCR
Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels Only
(such as HBO, Showtime, Pay-Per-View, etc.)
OUT TO
TV
IN FROM
ANT.
CH
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AUDIO
VIDEO
IN
OUT
R
L
Back of VCR
OUTIN
Cable Box
From Cable
RF Coaxial
Cable
Back of TV
Cable/
Antenna
OR
VHF
UHF
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
75 to 75/300 Ohm
Separator
A. Basic hookup.
Use this hookup for a basic connection
which requires fewer accessories.
1. Set the CH 3
5566
4 switch on back of VCR
to either channel 3 or 4.
Tune the TV to this channel and use the
TV•VCR button to watch the VCR.
2. Connect as shown.
This connection may require additional
accessories not provided.
3. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and
cable box.
4.
B. Advanced hookup.
Use this hookup for slightly improved
picture quality, Hi-Fi stereo playback and
more convenient operation Ñ use of
TV•VCR button is not required.
1. Connect as shown.
This connection requires additional
accessories not provided. A Y-adapter
may be required to hear sound from both
channels if your TV is not stereo.
2. Plug in power cords of VCR and TV.
3.
Tune the TV to its LINE (audio/video)
input to watch the VCR. All pay channels
are viewed through the VCR.
Continue to page 7.
Continue to page 7.
A
B
From Cable
Signal
Splitter
RF Coaxial
Cable
(supplied)
Cable Box
OUTIN
VIDEO
AUDIO
CH
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S-VIDEO
Back of TV
Back of VCR
IN
OUT
L
R
Audio/Video Cables
VIDEO
INPUT
RIGHT
INOUT
AUDIO
L /
MONO
IN FROM
ANT.
OUT TO
TV
CABLE /
ANTENNA
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Hooking Up the VCR
Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes
OUT TO
TV
IN FROM
ANT.
CH
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AUDIO
VIDEO
IN
OUT
R
L
OUT TO
TV
IN FROM
ANT.
CH
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AUDIO
VIDEO
IN
OUT
R
L
Playback VCR
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
Recording
VCR
Audio/Video
Cables
RF Coaxial
Cable
or
Use the hookup to the TV
as previously selected on
pages 3, 4, or 5.
From Antenna, Cable
or Cable Box
Option A Hookup.
Use this hookup for a basic connection which
requires fewer accessories.
1. Select a hookup from pages 2 through 5
and then modify with this connection.
2. Set the CH 3
5566
4 switch on the playback
VCR to either channel 3 or 4.
Tune the recording VCR to this channel to
receive the signal from the playback VCR.
3. Connect as shown.
4. Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV.
5.
Option B Hookup.
Use this hookup for slightly improved
picture quality, Hi-Fi stereo playback and
more convenient operation Ñ use of TV•VCR
button is not required.
1. Select a hookup from pages 2 through 5
and then modify with this connection.
2. Connect as shown.
This connection requires additional accessories
not provided. A Y-adapter may be required to
hear sound from both channels if your other
VCR is not stereo.
3. Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV.
4.
Select the LINE (audio/video) input on the
recording VCR to receive the signal from
the playback VCR.
Continue to page 7.
Continue to page 7.
B
A
Caution: The unauthorized recording of
television programs and other materials
may infringe the rights of others.
From Antenna, Cable
or Cable Box
Recording
Audio/Video
Cables
Playback VCR
VIDEO
L
CH
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AUDIO
R
VCR
VIDEO
L
CH
3 564
AUDIO
R
Use the hookup to the TV
as previously selected on
pages 3, 4, or 5.
OUT
OUT
or
IN
IN
RF Coaxial
Cable
IN FROM
ANT.
OUT TO
TV
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
IN FROM
ANT.
OUT TO
TV
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Setting Up the VCR
1. Check accessories with VCR.
Contact your dealer if any items are missing.
2. Insert batteries in remote.
3. Turn on the TV.
A. Turn on the TV.
B. If you used one of the basic hookups, tune the
TV to the channel selected with the
3
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4switch on back of VCR.
If you used one of the advanced hookups, tune
the TV to the TVÕs video input.
(See TV ownerÕs manual for details.)
4. Turn on the VCR.
Press VCR1 on the remote.
Remote
(Stock No. 221425)
TRACKINGSLOW
MENU
SEARCH
7 8 9
4 5 6
1 2 3
0
INPUTDISPLAY
VOLUME CHANNELPREV CH
MUTE
REC•OTR F.ADV PAUSE
STOP
PLAY
F.FWDREW.
VCR 2TV•VCR
VCR 1TVOFF
CLEAR SPEED EDIT
PROG
RF Coaxial Cable
(Stock No. 207417)
2 “AA” Batteries
Startup
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Setting Up the VCR
Startup
8
CHANNELS
1 Auto Channel Search
2 Add/Remove Channels
3 Signal Type: ANTENNA
4 VCR Plus+ Channel List
5 Cable Box Setup
0 Exit
5. Select the language/Seleccione el idioma/
Sélectionner la langue.
The VCR displays the on-screen menus in the English, Spanish
or French language. The word ÒLanguageÓ cycles through the
different languages when the VCR Main Menu is displayed on
the TV screen. The arrow indicates which language is selected.
A. Press MENU on remote to display the VCR MAIN
MENU.
B. Press 7to display the LANGUAGE or IDIOMA or LANGUE
menu. (English: LANGUAGE; Spanish: IDIOMA; French:
LANGUE).
¥ Press 1 to have the menus displayed in English (Ingles).
¥ Press 2 to have the menus displayed in Spanish
(Espa–ol).
¥ Press 3 to have the menus displayed in French
(Fran•ais).
6. Place channels in the VCR’s memory.
The AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH feature memorizes the channel
list available through your signal typeÑcable or antenna. The
signal type is automatically selected when you auto channel
search. Also, if you change your signal system, you must
perform AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH again.
Wait until the channel numbers stop changing. This takes
about one to two minutes. The TV tunes to the lowest channel
found. Pressing CHANNEL up or down selects only the active
channels.
A. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENUon the TV
screen. If this menu does not appear:
¥ Make sure the TV is tuned to same channel as the CH 3/4
switch on the VCR or the TVÕs video input (refer to TVÕs
manual).
¥ If you use a basic hookup, check the VCR indicator in
display panel Ñ it should be on. Press TV•VCR to turn
it on.
¥ Check the connections.
B. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.
C. Press 1to begin AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH.
The VCR automatically selects the CABLE (cable TV) or
ANTENNA signal. For cable connection, 125 channels are
searched; for an antenna connection, 69 channels are
searched.
To change the Signal Type:
A. Follow steps A-B above.
B. Press 3 to switch the Signal Type between CABLE and
ANTENNA.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Set Clock
4 Channels
5 Preferences
6 Audio
7 Language
LANGUAG
Select a language.
1➛English
2 Español
3 Français
Press MENU to continue
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Set Clock
4 Channels
5 Preferences
6 Audio
7 Language
0 Exit
AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH
Now scanning channel 14
Press any key to cancel
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VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Set Clock
SET TIME AND DATE
Time --:-- --
(hh:mm)
Date --/--/--
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Setting Up the VCR
Startup
7. Add or remove channels from the VCR’s memory.
You may want to add or remove channels if some of the channels
are not active, have weak signals, or you do not want to watch
them.
A. Press MENU on the remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU on
the TV screen.
B. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.
C. Press 2to display the ADD/REMOVE CHANNEL display.
D. Follow the directions on the screen.
E. Add or remove more channels using the CHANNELup and
down buttons.
8. Set the time and date.
When you first turn on the VCR, --:-- appears in the clock area of
the VCRÕs display panel.
A. Press MENU on remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU on the
TV screen.
B. Press 3 to display SET TIME AND DATE.
C. Enter the time and date with the number buttons on the
remote.
¥ Press 0 before single-digit numbers.
Example: press 0, then 5, then 0, then 7 for a time
of 5:07. Press 1 for AM or 2 for PM.
¥ Press CLEAR on the remote to change incorrect entries.
D. Press MENU on remote to remove SET TIME AND DATE from
the TV screen and start the clock. The time appears in the
VCRÕs display panel and the time and date appears on the TV
screen when you press DISPLAY.
9. Set the AUTO TV/VCR feature.
Skip this step if you used one of the basic hookups.
If you connected your VCR using the TVÕs video input, you can
prevent the VCR indicator from turning on automatically and
interrupting your TV signal.
A. Press MENU on remote to see VCR MAIN MENU on the TV
screen.
B. Press 5 to display PREFERENCES.
C. Press 3 to select Auto TV/VCR: ON or OFF.
¥ Select ON if you used one of the basic hookups and watch
your VCR on channel 3 or 4 of your TV. Press the TV•VCR
button to turn the VCR indicator on or off to switch between
the picture coming from the VCR or television channels.
¥ Select OFF if you used one of the advanced hookups and
watch your VCR on the video input channel of your TV. The
VCR indicator will not turn on automatically, nor interrupt
the TV signal.
Pressing TV•VCR on the remote will still turn the VCR
indicator on or off.
PREFERENCES
1 Remote Control: VCR1
2 Auto Play: ON
3 Auto TV/VCR: ON
4 Front Panel: AUTO
0 Exit
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Set Clock
4 Channels
CHANNELS
1 Auto Channel Search
2 Add/Remove Channels
ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS
Channels 03
is presently ADDED
Press CLEAR to remove
Press MENU to exit
SET TIME AND DATE
Time 02:30 PM
(hh:mm)
Date 08/04/96 Sunday
Press CLEAR to correct
Press MENU to set
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Set Clock
4 Channels
5 Preferences
6 Audio
7 Language
0 Exit
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10. Use TV•VCR button.
Skip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups.
When using one of the basic hookups, the TV•VCR button lets you
switch between the picture coming from the VCR or the picture
from the TV channel. This button lets you record a program on the
VCR while watching another channel on the TV.
Details are on
page 21.
A. Press VCR1 to set the remote to control the VCR.
B. Press TV•VCR to see the picture from the VCR.
The VCR indicator lights in the display panel.
C. Press CHANNEL up or down to change channels on the VCR.
The channel number changes in the display panel.
D. Press TV•VCR to see the TV channels.
The VCR indicator does not light in the display panel. Change
channels using the TVÕs remote.
E. Return the TV to the VCR viewing channel Ñ CH3 or CH4.
F. Press VCR1, then TV•VCR to switch back to the picture from
the VCR.
11. Select the display panel brightness.
You can change the brightness level of the fluorescent VCR
display panel.
A. Press MENU on remote to see VCR MAIN MENU on the TV
screen.
B. Press 5 to display PREFERENCES.
C. Press 4 to select Front Panel: AUTO, DIM or BRIGHT.
¥ Select AUTO to keep the display panel bright when the VCR
is on and dim when it is off.
¥ Select DIM to keep the display panel dim whenever the VCR
is on or off.
¥ Select BRIGHT to keep the display panel bright whenever
the VCR is on or off.
Setting Up the VCR
Startup
PREFERENCES
1 Remote Control: VCR1
2 Auto Play: ON
3 Auto TV/VCR: ON
4 Front Panel: AUTO
0 Exit
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Set Clock
4 Channels
5 Preferences
6 Audio
7 Language
0 Exit
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Using the Remote Control
Buttons
TRACKINGSLOW
MENU
SEARCH
7 8 9
4 5 6
1 2 3
0
INPUTDISPLAY
VOLUME CHANNELPREV CH
MUTE
REC•OTR F.ADV PAUSE
STOP
PLAY
F.FWDREW.
VCR 2TV•VCR
VCR 1TVOFF
CLEAR SPEED EDIT
PROG
TV
Turns on a compatible GE, RCA,
or ProScan TV and sets the
remote to control the TV.
See page 14.
Used with OFF button to turn on
compatible TV after TV button is
programmed. See page 14.
VCR1
Turns on a compatible GE, RCA,
or ProScan VCR and sets remote
to control the VCR.
VCR2
Turns on a compatible GE, RCA,
or ProScan VCR and sets remote
to control the VCR when it has
been setup. See page 13.
CHANNEL up or down
Selects next higher or lower
channel in the VCRÕs channel
memory.
CLEAR
Resets time counter to 0:00:00.
Allows you to change entries
when setting the clock or VCR for
a VCR Plus+ or timer recording.
DISPLAY
Shows VCR operating displays
on the TV screen.
Displays the time counter.
EDIT
Signals two properly connected
VCRs to begin copying a tape.
See page 31.
F.ADV (Frame Advance)
Lets you view one frame with
each press of the button when
tape is in stop-action pause.
F.FWD (Fast Forward)
Fast forwards the tape when the
VCR is stopped.
Searches the picture in forward
motion during playback.
INPUT
Turns the line input on or off.
LINE appears in the VCRÕs
display panel and VIDEO
appears on the TV screen.
Line input refers to the signal
coming from the component
connected to the audio/video
jacks on the back of the VCR.
MENU PROG
Displays the VCR MAIN MENU
on the TV screen.
Used to program the VCR.
Removes a menu from the
screen.
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.
OFF
Turns off VCR when remote is set
to control the VCR.
Component Buttons
Press one of the buttons to set the remote to operate that component.
VCR Function Buttons
Press VCR1 (VCR2) to set remote to control the VCR to use the function
buttons.
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Using the Remote Control
CHANNEL up or down
Selects next higher or lower
channel in the TVÕs channel
memory when remote is set to
control a TV.
CLEAR
Removes menus or status
displays from the screen.
DISPLAY
Shows the status displays on the
screen.
Removes menus or displays from
the screen.
MUTE
Turns the TV sound on or off.
Numbers (0 through 9)
Select a channel up to 99 by
pressing two numbers.
You can also select a cable
channel over 99 by pressing and
holding 1 until 1– – appears on
the screen. Then press the other
two numbers.
OFF
Turns off a compatible TV when
remote is set to control that TV.
Used with TV button to turn on a
compatible TV (other than GE,
RCA, or ProScan) when remote is
programmed to control that TV.
See page 14.
PREV CH (Previous Channel)
Switches between two channels.
Select one channel and then select
another. Press PREV CH to
switch between the two channels.
VOLUME up or down
Raises and lowers sound of TV.
PAUSE
Pauses action for viewing during
playback.
Pauses recording to prevent
recording of unwanted scenes.
PLAY
Plays a tape.
PREV CH (Previous Channel)
Switches between two channels.
Select one channel and then select
another. Press PREV CH to
switch between the two channels.
Turns off VCR when remote is set
to control the VCR.
REC•OTR
Starts VCR recording.
Used for one touch recording.
See page 28.
REW. (Rewind)
Rewinds the tape when the VCR
is stopped.
Searches the picture in reverse
motion during playback.
SEARCH
Displays INDEX and GO-TO
SEARCH menus on TV.
Advances tape 60 or 120 seconds
during playback.
SLOW up or down
Used for slow-motion playback.
SPEED (Tape Speed)
Selects a recording speed
(SP or SLP).
STOP
Stops the normal functions such
as record, playback, rewind, fast
forward, and pause of the VCR.
TRACKING up or down
Lets you manually reduce the
streaks that may appear on the
picture during play or pause.
Reduces picture ÒjitterÓ during
stop-action playback.
TV•VCR
Switches the picture signal so
that it either comes from the VCR
or the TV channel. See page 10.
VCR Function Buttons (continued)
TV Function Buttons
Press the TV button to set remote to control a compatible TV. Some buttons may not work with the TV.
Buttons
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Using the Remote Control
Controlling a VCR
The VCRÕs remote controls two compatible GE, RCA, or ProScan VCRs with the
VCR1 and VCR2 buttons. Most compatible VCRs automatically respond to VCR1
without being programmed. If you own two compatible VCRs, test them to see if
VCR1 turns on both VCRs. If it does, then you may want to program this VCR to
respond to the VCR2 button on the remote.
Program the VCR for Remote Control
Set the Remote Control feature of the VCR to the VCR1
or VCR2 position. The remote then controls the VCR
with either the VCR1 or VCR2 button Ñ whichever
position you select in the menu.
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
2. Press 5 to display PREFERENCES.
3. Press 1 to activate the Remote Control feature.
4. Press VCR1 or VCR2 to change the setting and
program this VCR to respond to the VCR1 or VCR2
button Ñ whichever you select.
Important Reminder: Remember you must
press VCR1 or VCR2 on the remote Ñ
whichever you selected in the menu Ñ
before the remote will operate this VCR.
PREFERENCES
1 Remote Control: VCR1
2 Auto Play: ON
3 Auto TV/VCR: ON
4 Front Panel: AUTO
0 Exit
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Set Clock
4 Channels
5 Preferences
6 Audio
7 Language
0 Exit
PREFERENCES
( PRESS VCR2 TO CHANGE )
2 Auto Play: ON
3 Auto TV/VCR: ON
4 Front Panel: AUTO
0 Exit
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Using the Remote Control
Remote
Brand Button
Admiral 1,6,9
Akai 6
AOC 6
Centuricon 9
Coronado 8
Curtis Mathes 1,9
Daytron 9
Emerson 6,8
Fisher 5
GE 1
Goldstar 6,8
Hitachi 0,8
JCPenney 6,9
KMC 8
KTV 6,8
MGA 9
Magnavox 4,8,9
Marantz 6, (CH Dn)
Mitsubishi 6, (CH Dn)
NEC 6,9
Remote
Brand Button
Panasonic (CH Up)
Philco 6,8
Philips 4
Portland 8
Prism (CH Up)
ProScan 1
Quasar (CH Up)
RCA 1
Sampo 9
Samsung 8,9
Scott 9
Sears 1,5,7
Sharp 8
Signature 2000 6,9
Sony 3
Sylvania 4,9
Teknika 4,8
Toshiba 7
Yorx 9
Zenith 2
Controlling a TV
The VCRÔs remote is preprogrammed to control the basic functions of a compatible
GE, RCA, or ProScan TV. The remote can also be set up to control other
manufacturerÔs brands. To program the remote, enter the remote code number that
corresponds to your brand.
Program the remote for a TV
Helpful Hint: Notice the difference
between the TV and VCR on-screen
displays. This is one way to tell if the
remote is set to control the VCR or the TV.
1. Turn on the TV.
2. Point the VCR remote at the TV.
3. Hold the TV button and press the
remote number button to enter the
code for your brand. If the TV
changes channels when you press
CHANNEL up or down, setup is
complete.
4. Release the buttons.
5. Repeat steps 2 – 4 with a different
code if the first one does not work.
* The remote may not be able to control every model TV of
the brands listed.
Operate the TV
After you have set up your remote to control your TV, test the TV buttons
to see which ones operate your TV.
1. Point the remote at the TV and press TV.
2. If TV does not turn on in step 1, press TV and then OFF.
3. Use the ÒTV Function ButtonsÓ as described on page 12.
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Playing a Tape
To play a tape
1. Turn on the TV and tune it to channel 3, 4, or TVÕs video input to see
the picture from the VCR.
2. Insert a tape in the VCR.
VCR automatically turns on. The cassette-in indicator lights, and
the VCR indicator lights if the Auto TV/VCR feature is set to ON. The
tape automatically begins playback if the safety tab on the cassette
has been removed and the Auto Play feature is turned on.
3. Press PLAY, if necessary. PLAY appears in the VCRÕs display panel.
4. Press TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the picture,
if necessary. Details are on page 17.
5. Press STOP.
6. Press REW.
End of Tape
The VCR automatically rewinds the tape if it reaches the end of the
tape during playback.
Power Off
If you press POWER while a tape is rewinding, the VCR turns off
automatically when it is completely rewound.
7. Press EJECT on the VCR to eject the tape once it is completely
rewound.
Using the Playback Features
Auto Play Feature
This feature lets you tell the VCR whether you want it to automatically start playing a tape that is
inserted with the safety tab removed.
1. Press MENU on the remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV
screen.
2. Press 5 to display the PREFERENCES menu.
3. Press 2 to select Auto Play: ON or OFF.
¥ Select ON to have a tape with its safety tab removed start playing
automatically.
¥ Select OFF if you do not want a tape with its safety tab removed
to start playing automatically.
CHANNEL
CHANNEL
TRACKING
INPUT
TV
•VCR
TRACKING
POWER EJECT
STOP
FWDREW
RECORD PAUSE
PLAY
Safety Tab
Playback
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Set Clock
4 Channels
5 Preferences
PREFERENCES
1 Remote Control: VCR1
2 Auto Play: ON
3 Auto TV/VCR: ON
4 Front Panel: AUTO
0 Exit
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Using the Playback Features
Pause for Stop Action
This feature stops the tape in action and allows you to examine the details of the scene.
Stop action works well for tapes recorded in SP or SLP speed.
1. Press PAUSE during playback to stop the action. STILL
appears in the display panel.
2. Press TRACKING up or down to reduce any jittering of the
picture.
3. Press PAUSE or PLAY to return to playback.
The VCR will automatically switch from stop-action
playback to stop after a few minutes.
Frame Advance
Frame advance lets you view one stop-action frame after another. Frame advance works
well for tapes recorded in SP or SLP speed.
1. Press PAUSE to stop the action.
2. Press F.ADV each time you want to view a frame of the
scene.
3. Press PAUSE or PLAY to resume normal playback.
Slow Motion
You can view the picture in slow motion during play or play pause.
SLOW up and down allow you to change the speed. Sound is turned off during slowmotion playback. Slow motion works well in SP or SLP speed.
1. Press SLOW up to start slow motion and increase the
speed or SLOW down to decrease the speed.
2. Use TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from
the picture.
3. Press PLAY to return to playback.
The VCR will automatically switch from slow-motion
playback to stop after a few minutes.
TRACKINGSLOW
MENU
SEARCH
7
8
9
4
5
6
1
2
3
0
INPUTDISPLAY
VOLUME CHANNELPREV CH
MUTE
REC•OTR F.ADV PAUSE
STOP
PLAY
F.FWDREW.
VCR 2TV•VCR
VCR 1TVOFF
CLEAR
SPEED
EDIT
PROG
Playing a Tape
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Using the Playback Features
Playing a Tape
Picture Search
You can search for a specific tape location during playback by fast forwarding or
rewinding the tape. Sound is turned off during picture search. Picture search works best
for tapes recorded in SP or SLP speed.
Fast Forward Search
1. During playback, press FF on the remote or FWD on the
VCR to search forward at a faster-than-normal speed.
SRCH + appears in the display panel.
2. Press the button again or press PLAY to return to
playback.
Rewind Search
1. During playback, press REW on the remote or VCR to
search in reverse at a faster-than-normal speed.
SRCH – appears in the display panel.
2. Press the button again or press PLAY to return to
playback.
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.
Manual Tracking
Occasionally, you may need to manually adjust tracking on a tape recorded on a different
VCR or camcorder. Tracking is used when playing a tape, and it has no effect during
recording.
¥ When streaks or snow appear in the picture, press
TRACKING up or down on the remote or the VCR for the
best possible picture.
¥ During pause, press TRACKING up or down on the
remote to reduce any jittering of the picture.
¥ 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.
TRACKINGSLOW
MENU
SEARCH
7
8
9
4
5
6
1
2
3
0
INPUTDISPLAY
VOLUME CHANNELPREV CH
MUTE
REC•OTR F.ADV PAUSE
STOP
PLAY
F.FWDREW.
VCR 2TV•VCR
VCR 1TVOFF
CLEAR
SPEED
EDIT
PROG
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DISPLAY Button
The DISPLAY button shows the status of the VCR channel number, time
counter, date, time and tape speed on the TV screen. The time and date must
be set before they can be displayed.
1. Press DISPLAY to display the status of the
VCR,
If you do not press DISPLAY again, these
displays will time out. The time appears in the
display panel.
2. Press DISPLAY again to have only the time
counter remain on the TV screen.
The time counter appears instead of the time in
the VCR display panel.
3. Press DISPLAY again to remove the time
counter from the TV screen.
No displays appear on the TV screen. This is
convenient for copying tapes. The time counter
remains in the VCRÕs display panel.
4. Press DISPLAY again to return to the normal
status displays.
Turning off the VCR automatically returns the
displays to normal.
Time Counter
The time counter shows the elapsed time it takes to record a program or play
back a segment of a prerecorded 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 a 30-minute program was recorded at the beginning of the tape,
you would:
1. Insert the prerecorded tape, and make sure it is
rewound to the beginning. Press STOP.
2. Press DISPLAY twice to display only the time
counter on the TV screen.
3. Press CLEAR to reset the time counter to
0:00:00.
4. Press F.FWD to fast forward the tape until the
time counter reads 0:30:00.
5. Press STOP. This is the approximate end of the
program and you can begin recording at this
spot.
6. Press DISPLAY twice to remove the time
counter from the screen and return to the
normal displays.
Playing a Tape
Using the Playback Features
0:30:00
STOP CH 05 0:30:00
08/04/96 SUN 01:30AM SLP
Press
DISPLAY
Status Displays
Will Time Out
Time Counter Only
Will Not Time Out
No displays
Press
DISPLAY
Again
Press
DISPLAY
Again
0:30:00
Hours
Minutes
Seconds
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Playing a Tape
Commercial Scan (SEARCH Button)
This is useful for scanning commercials or short program segments.
1. Press SEARCH once during playback to advance
the tape approximately 60 seconds.
2. Press SEARCH twice during playback to advance the
tape approximately 120 seconds.
Index Search
The VCR has a ÒVHS Index Search SystemÓ that automatically records an index mark on
the tape every time you begin recording a program. Your VCR has two index playback
features. To locate the program you want to play, select a specific index number or search
by scanning.
Some index marks may be missed by the VCR.
¥ A mark too close to the current 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
searching from the beginning of the tape.
To Index Search
1. Insert the prerecorded tape and press STOP.
2. Press SEARCH on the remote to display the INDEX
SEARCH menu on the TV screen.
3. Press REW or FF on the remote to scan or enter the
number of index marks you want the VCR to search.
Press CLEAR on the remote to correct an entry.
Once the index mark or marks are found, the tape
begins playback.
4. Follow the directions on the screen.
Go-To Search
The VCR searches for the time counter reading you enter and automatically begins
playing back the tape.
1. Insert the prerecorded tape and press STOP.
2. Press SEARCH on the remote twice to display the
GO-TO SEARCH menu on the TV screen.
3. Enter the hour(s) and minute(s) of the time counter
reading you want the VCR to search.
Press CLEAR on the remote to correct an entry.
4. Press REW or FF on the remote to search.
5. Press STOP to stop Go-To Searching.
GO-TO SEARCH
Current tape counter is
2:17:25
Press REW to go to
-:--:00
Press SEARCH to exit
INDEX SEARCH
Press REW or FF
to begin scanning
OR
Enter a specific
Index number
--
Press SEARCH to exit
INDEX SEARCH
Searching for
index marks...
Press STOP to cancel
Using the Playback Features
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Playing a Tape
Using the Playback Features
Tape Playback: HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX Feature
The VCR records the same audio on both the Hi-Fi and linear tracks on the tape. The Hi-Fi
sound is recorded on separate left and right stereo channels. Monaural sound is recorded
on the linear track.
To enjoy Hi-Fi sound, connect your VCR to a stereo television or amplifier/receiver using
the audio/video jacks. The Tape Playback: HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX feature lets you select
which audio you play back.
To Select Playback Sound
1. Press MENU to see the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen.
2. Press 6 to see the AUDIO menu on the TV screen.
3. Press 2 to switch between HI-FI, LINEAR, or MIX sound.
¥ Select HI-FI to play back sound recorded on the Hi-Fi
track and for normal use.
The Hi-Fi indicator is lit in the VCRÕs display panel
during Hi-Fi playback.
¥ Select LINEAR to play back the sound recorded on the
linear monaural track, such as a second audio program
(SAP).
The Hi-Fi indicator turns off in the VCRÕs display panel
during linear playback.
¥ Select MIX to play back the sound recorded on both the
linear track and the Hi-Fi track, sound-on-sound.
AUDIO
1 Reception: STEREO
2 Tape Playback: HI-FI
0 Exit
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Set Clock
4 Channels
5 Preferences
6 Audio
7 Language
0 Exit
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Recording a Program
Your VCR provides different recording options. These options are explained in this section of the manual.
Recording Speeds
Press SPEED on the remote to select a recording speed (SP or SLP). The speed
you select appears on the TV screen. Tapes recorded in LP can be played in this
VCR.
SP (Standard Play) gives the best quality recording. That is why most
prerecorded, rental tapes are recorded in SP. Fewer programs can be recorded
on the tape. Special effects such as pause, frame advance, slow motion, and
picture search work well in this speed.
SLP (Super Long Play) gives three times the recording time of tapes recorded
in SP. Special effects such as pause, frame advance, slow motion, and picture
search work well in this speed.
Normal Recording
To Make a Recording
Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel, either 3, 4, or the TVÕs
video input channel.
1. Insert a tape with safety tab in place.
The cassette-in indicator lights in the VCRÕs display panel.
2. Press VCR1 (VCR2) to set remote to control VCR.
3. If using one of the basic hookups, make sure the VCR indicator appears in
the VCRÕs display panel. If not, press TV•VCR to turn it on.
4. Select recording speed using SPEED on the remote.
The tape speed indicator appears in the VCRÕs display panel and on the TV
screen.
5. Select the channel to be recorded.
The channel number appears in the VCRÕs display panel and on the TV
screen.
6. Press RECORD on the VCR or REC•OTR on the remote to begin recording.
REC and
D
appear in the VCRÕs display panel while the VCR is
recording.
Watch a TV Channel While VCR is Recording a Different Channel
For some cable box hookups, this recording feature may not apply. Contact
your local cable company for assistance.
1. Follow steps 1 through 6 above.
2. If using one of the basic hookups, press TV•VCR to switch to the TV
channel. The VCR indicator will turn off in the display panel.
3. Press TV to set the remote to control TV functions for a compatible TV.
4. Select the channel you want to watch with the TVÕs channel buttons.
5. Press STOP when recording is finished.
Recordings
Recording Time
Cassette SP SLP
T-120 2Hrs 6Hrs
T-160 2Hrs 40Min 8Hrs
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Recording While You’re Away (VCR Plus+* Recording)
*VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation.
VCR Plus+ Setup for Antenna or Unscrambled Cable System
(Not Requiring a Cable Box)
A VCR Plus+ channel number is assigned for each broadcast or cable channel.
These numbers are listed in most publications that list PlusCode* numbers.
1. Prepare the worksheet on the opposing page for the VCR Plus+ channels
that are different than the channels you receive them on. Refer to the chart
below for standardized VCR Plus+ channel numbers.
2. Press MENU on the remote to display the VCR
MAIN MENU on the TV screen.
3. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.
4. Press 4 to display VCR Plus+ Channel List menu.
5. Using your worksheet, press two numbers to enter
each channel number you receive on a different
channel than the assigned VCR Plus+ channel
number.
Press CHANNEL up or down to move the
numbers up or down on the menu.
Press CLEAR on the remote to erase a number.
6. Press MENU when you are finished.
Auto channel search must be performed before
setting VCR Plus+ channel list.
Broadcast or Cable-TV VCR Plus+ Channel Number You
Station Name Channel Number Receive This Station On
HBO 33 See Note 1
ESPN 34 See Note 1
ABC See Note 2 See Note 1
FOX See Note 2 See Note 1
Note 1: Check your local or cable listing for the channel number you receive this station on.
Note 2: Check your local listing for the broadcast or VCR Plus+ channel number assigned to this station.
SAMPLE
Standardized VCR Plus+ Channel Numbers for Cable-TV
U.S.A. 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
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
Recording a Program
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Set Clock
4 Channels
CHANNELS
1 Auto Channel Search
2 Add/Remove Channels
3 Signal Type: CABLE
4 VCR Plus+ Channel List
VCR+ Channel My Channel
5 46
4 23
3 -> -> -> -2 -1 --
Use CHAN up/dn to select
Press 0-9 to change
Press MENU to save
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VCR Plus+
TM
Channel Worksheet
Use this worksheet to create a list from which you can set up your VCR Plus+ channel list.
Broadcast or Cable TV
Station Name
(Such as ABC, NBC, CBS, etc.)
Channel Number You
Receive This Station On**
VCR Plus+
Channel Number*
(See Standardized VCR Plus+ Channel Chart)
* Check your local listing for VCR Plus+ channel numbers assigned to network stations.
** Check your local or cable listing for the channel numbers to enter in this column.
Recording a Program
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Recording a Program
Recording While You’re Away (VCR Plus+ Recording)
The VCR Plus+ and timer program features let you program the VCR to record up to eight different
programs within a one year period. Before using VCR Plus+ to record a program, make sure that:
¥ The clock is set correctly.
¥ A tape with safety tab has been inserted with enough tape to record the program(s).
¥ The remote is set to control the VCR using VCR1 (VCR2).
¥ The VCR is setup for VCR Plus+ programming.
¥ If you receive all channels through a cable box, select a cable box viewing channel
on page 26.
¥ If you do not use a cable box for all channels, complete VCR Plus+ Setup on page 22.
Setting a VCR Plus+ Recording
1. Press MENU on the remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU
on the TV screen.
2. Press 1 to display the VCR PLUS+ menu.
3. Press numbers on the remote to enter the PlusCode number
for the program you want to record. VCR PlusCode
numbers are found in most local TV listings.
Press CLEAR on the remote to correct an entry.
4. Press MENU to enter the program.
If the VCR does not recognize the PlusCode number,
Unrecognized number... Please re-enter appears on the TV
screen. Check the number and enter it again.
5. Press 1, 2, 3, or 4 to select type of program.
1 One time Ð single program recorded once.
2 Daily Ð program recorded at same time every day.
3 Weekdays Ð program recorded at same
time Monday through Friday.
4 Weekly Ð program recorded at same time
once a week.
6. Select recording speed using SPEED on the remote.
7. Press CLEAR if you want to change the program end time.
This feature allows you to extend the recording time on VCR
Plus+ programs. This option may be useful when recording
programs such as sporting events that could go past
scheduled broadcast times.
8. Press MENU to enter your program. A reminder appears
which times out.
PROGRAMS OVERLAP may appear on the screen if you
entered two programs where the times overlap.
9. The TIMER RECORDINGS menu appears. Press 3 to enter
an additional VCR Plus+ program, or press 0 to exit.
10.
Turn off the VCR before recording time.
TIMER appears briefly and appears in the VCRÕs
display panel when the timer has been programmed.
11. If using a cable box or satellite receiver, leave it turned on
and tuned to the channel you want to record.
Stopping a Recording in Progress
With the VCR: Press POWER and then STOP within a few
seconds.
With the Remote: Press VCR1 (VCR2) and then STOP within a
few seconds.
TIMER
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
VCR PLUS+
Enter PlusCode number
(from TV listing)
-
How often should this
Program record?
1 One time
2 Daily (every day)
3 Weekdays (M - F)
4 Weekly (once per week)
Program 1 (One Time)
Channel 08
Start Time 02:10 PM
End Time 03:35 PM
Start Date 08/04/96 Sun
Tape Speed SLP
Press CLEAR to correct
Press MENU to save
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Recording a Program
Recording While You’re Away (Timer Recording)
The VCR Plus+ and timer program features let you program the VCR to record up to eight
different programs within a one year period. Before setting the timer, make sure that:
¥ The clock is set correctly.
¥ A tape with safety tab has been inserted with enough tape to record the program(s).
¥ If you receive all channels through a cable box, select a cable box viewing channel
on page 26.
Program 1 has been saved
Remember to insert a
recordable tape and
turn the VCR off before
the program start time.
Setting a Timer Recording
1. Press MENU on the remote to display the VCR MAIN
MENU.
2. Press 2 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu.
3. Press 1 to display the Create a New Program menu.
4. Press 1, 2, 3, or 4 to select type of program.
1 One time Ñ single program recorded once.
2 Daily Ñ program recorded at same time every day.
3 Weekdays Ñ program recorded at same
time Monday through Friday.
4 Weekly Ñ program recorded at same time
once a week.
5. Press number buttons on the remote to enter the channel
number (or INPUT to select the line input), start time
including AM or PM, end time, and start date of the
recording. Just follow the on-screen prompts.
Press CLEAR to correct an entry.
If you receive all channels from a cable box and have
completed Cable Box Setup on the next page, the output
channel of your cable box will automatically appear on
the menu.
6. Select recording speed using SPEED or the number
buttons on the remote.
7. Press MENU to enter your program. A reminder
appears which will time out.
PROGRAMS OVERLAP may appear on the screen if you
entered two programs where the times overlap.
8. The TIMER RECORDINGS menu appears. Press 1 to
enter an additional timer program, or press 0 to exit.
9.
Turn off the VCR before recording begins.
TIMER appears briefly and appears in the VCRÕs
display panel when the timer has been programmed.
10. If using a cable box, leave it turned on and tuned to
the channel you want to record.
Stopping a Recording in Progress
With the VCR: Press POWER and then STOP within a few
seconds.
With the Remote: Press VCR1 (VCR2) and then STOP
within a few seconds.
TIMER
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
TIMER RECORDINGS
1 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)
Program 1 (One Time)
Channel --
Program 1 (One Time)
Channel 08
Start Time --:-- --
Program 1 (One Time)
Channel 08
Start Time 02:10 AM 1=AM
End Time --:-- 2=PM
Program 1 (One Time)
Channel 08 CABLE
Start Time 02:10 PM
End Time 03:35 PM
Start Date 08/04/96 Sun
Tape Speed SLP
1=SP 2=SLP
Press CLEAR to correct
Press MENU to save
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Recording a Program
Recording While You’re Away (Timer Recording)
Select Cable Box Viewing Channel
If you have a cable box, follow the directions below.
1. Press MENU on the remote to display the VCR MAIN
MENU on the TV screen.
2. Press 4 to display CHANNELS menu.
3. Press 5 to display Cable Box Setup menu.
4. Select one of the three options:
1 ALL Channels
¥ Press 1 for ALL channels and then enter two
numbers for the output channel of your cable
box. (Valid numbers are 01-13.)
¥ Press CLEAR to correct an entry.
If you connected your cable box to the VCR
using the cable boxÕs AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jacks,
press INPUT on the VCR to select VIDEO IN
option.
• Press MENU PROG. A message appears which
will time out or press MENU PROG to return to
VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR will now automatically enter the output
channel of your cable box in the VCR Plus+ or
Timer Recordings menu.
2 Only SOME Channels
Skip this setup if your cable box is not required for
all channels.
¥ Press 2 for Only SOME channels.
¥ Press MENU to continue.
3 Cancel setup
¥ Press 3 to cancel the CABLE BOX SETUP
feature.
¥ Press MENU to continue.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Set Clock
4 Channels
CHANNELS
1 Auto Channel Search
2 Add/Remove Channels
3 Signal Type: ANTENNA
4 VCR Plus+ Channel List
5 Cable Box Setup
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
CABLE BOX SETUP
On what channel does
the VCR receive signals
from the cable box?
(usually 3, 4 or Video)
--
Press 01-13 or INPUT
Press MENU to cancel
CABLE BOX SETUP
The feature works only
if the cable box is used
to receive ALL channels.
Consult your User's
Manual for assistance.
Press MENU to continue
CABLE BOX SETUP
The Cable Box Setup
was canceled.
The VCR will NOT control
the cable box channel
during timer recordings.
Press MENU to continue
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Recording a Program
Recording While You’re Away (Timer Recording)
Checking or Clearing Timer Recordings
1. Press MENU on remote to display VCR MAIN
MENU on TV screen.
2. Press 2 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu.
3. Press 2 for Review Existing Progs. feature.
4. Press MENU PROG to display the next program.
5. Press CLEAR when the program you want to erase
appears on the screen.
Timer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input
The line input refers to the signal coming from the
AUDIO and VIDEO IN jacks of the VCR. Recording
from the line input is convenient if you have a satellite
receiver or similar component attached to these jacks.
To timer record from the component connected to the
VCRÕs line input:
Press INPUT to enter VIDEO instead of the channel
number on the TV screen during timer programming.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
TIMER RECORDINGS
1 Create a New Program
2 Review Existing Progs.
Program 1 (One Time)
Channel 08 CABLE
Start Time 02:10 PM
End Time 03:35 PM
Start Date 08/04/96 Sun
Tape Speed SLP
Press CLEAR to erase
Press MENU for next prog
Program 1 (One Time)
Channel VIDEO
Start Time 02:10 PM
End Time 03:35 PM
Start Date 08/04/96 Sun
Tape Speed SLP
Press CLEAR to correct
Press MENU to save
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Recording a Program
One Touch Recording
One touch recording lets you record up to four hours without using the timer
program feature. The VCR will turn off automatically at the end of the recording.
CHANNEL
CHANNEL
TRACKING
INPUT
TV
•VCR
TRACKING
POWER EJECT
STOP
FWDREW
RECORD PAUSE
PLAY
REC
SLP
TIMER
VCR
RECORD
TRACKINGSLOW
MENU
SEARCH
7
8
9
4
5
6
1
2
3
0
INPUTDISPLAY
VOLUME CHANNELPREV CH
MUTE
REC•OTR F.ADV PAUSE
STOP
PLAY
F.FWDREW.
VCR 2TV•VCR
VCR 1TVOFF
CLEAR
SPEED
EDIT
PROG
Display showing 40 minutes
remaining for recording.
1. Turn on the VCR.
2. Insert a tape with safety tab in place.
3. Select the channel you want to record.
4. Select the desired recording speed using SPEED
on the remote.
5. Press RECORD on the VCR or REC•OTR on the
remote to activate recording.
6. Press RECORD on the VCR or REC•OTR on the
remote repeatedly until the amount of recording
time for the program is displayed in the VCRÕs
display panel or on the TV screen.
Each press increases the time Ñ 30 minutes up to
4 hours.
The amount of time the VCR will record and the
D
and indicators appear in the VCRÕs
display panel.
Stopping a Recording in Progress
With the VCR: Press POWER and then STOP
within a few seconds.
With the Remote: Press VCR1 (VCR2) and then
STOP within a few seconds.
TIMER
Rec CH 04
Record Length 0:00
Press REC to set length
Display on TV Screen
Press Recording
REC•OTR Time
0:30 (30 Min)
1:00 (1 Hr)
1:30 (1 Hr, 30 Min)
2:00 (2 Hrs)
3:00 (3 Hrs)
4:00 (4 Hrs)
0:00 (Recording Turns Off)
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Recording a Program
To Record Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP
Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel, either 3, 4, or TVÕs video input.
1. Insert a tape with safety tab in place.
2. If using one of the basic hookups, make sure the VCR
indicator appears in the VCRÕs display panel. If not, press
TV•VCR to turn it on.
3. Use SPEED on the remote to select a recording speed.
The tape speed indicator appears in the VCRÕs display panel
and on the TV screen.
4. Select the channel or line input to be recorded.
Channel number or LINE appears in the VCRÕs display
panel.
5. Set the Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature for the type
of audio you want to record.
A. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV
screen.
B. Press 6 to display the AUDIO menu.
C. Press 1 to select the type of audio Reception: STEREO,
MONO, or SAP.
¥ Set to STEREO for normal recording and to record
broadcast stereo TV.
The STEREO indicator lights in the VCRÕs display
panel when the station you are tuned to is broadcasting
stereo.
¥ Set to MONO if the stereo signal is weak and the sound
is too ÒnoisyÓ.
¥ Set to SAP to record SAP (second audio program)
instead of the normal audio on both the hi-fi and linear
tracks.
The SAP indicator lights in the VCRÕs display panel
when the station you are tuned to is broadcasting SAP.
D. Repeatedly press 0 to remove the menus from the TV
screen.
6. Press REC•OTR on remote or RECORD on the VCR to start
recording. REC and
D
appear in the VCRÕs display panel.
7. Press STOP when you are finished.
Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP
(Second Audio Program)
Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or a second audio language (SAP). The Reception:
STEREO/MONO/SAP feature lets you select the type of audio you want to record.
AUDIO
1 Reception: STEREO
2 Tape Playback: HI-FI
0 Exit
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Set Clock
4 Channels
5 Preferences
6 Audio
7 Language
0 Exit
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Recording a Program
Recording Audio Only
You can record audio only from another audio source connected to the AUDIO IN (L and R) jacks
on the back of the VCR.
To Record Audio Only
1. Press the INPUT button until the line indicator
(VIDEO) appears on the TV screen.
The VCR will record audio from the audio
equipment connected to the AUDIO IN jacks.
2. Use SPEED on the remote to select the
recording speed.
The tape speed indicator appears in the VCRÕs
display panel and on the TV screen.
3. Make sure the Reception:
STEREO/MONO/SAP feature is set to STEREO.
A. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN
MENU on the TV screen.
B. Press 6 to display the AUDIO menu.
C. Press 1 to select Reception: STEREO.
4. Start audio source playing and press REC•OTR
on remote or RECORD on the VCR to begin
recording.
REC and
D
appear in the VCRÕs display
panel.
5. Press STOP when you are finished.
To Playback Audio Only
Connect the AUDIO OUT of the VCR to the
appropriate input on your amplifier or receiver.
Do not use the phono input. Refer to your
amplifier or receiver userÕs guide for information.
Recording Features
Recording Pause
To prevent recording short passages of unwanted material, use PAUSE during
recording to stop and start recording. The VCR automatically switches from
pause to stop after a few minutes.
AUDIO
1 Reception: STEREO
2 Tape Playback: HI-FI
0 Exit
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Set Clock
4 Channels
5 Preferences
6 Audio
7 Language
0 Exit
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Recording a Program
Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes
Operating Instructions
(Refer to hookup on page 6.)
Use one VCR as the playback VCR and the other as the recording VCR. If you have two compatible VCRÕs,
use the AutoEdit feature described below.
1. Turn on the TV and VCRs.
2. Tune TV to the VCR viewing channel, either 3, 4, or TVÕs video
input.
3. If you have connected your VCR using Option A (page 6), tune
recording VCR to channel 3 or 4 Ñ the one selected on the
back of the playback VCR.
If you have connected your VCR using Option B (page 6), press
INPUT on recording VCR to select the line input. LINE appears
in VCRÕs display panel.
4. Insert the tape you want to copy into playback VCR. Insert a
blank tape with safety tab in place into recording VCR.
5. Press PLAY, then PAUSE on playback VCR when you reach
the point on the tape or program where you want to begin
copying. If the tape was not recorded on the playback VCR,
streaks may appear and you may need to adjust tracking. To
prevent on-screen displays on the playback VCR from
appearing on the recording, press DISPLAY button three
times. See page 18.
6. Press RECORD, then PAUSE, on recording VCR.
7. Press PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the same time to begin
copying the tape.*
8. Edit out segments that you do not want to copy by pressing
PAUSE on recording VCR to stop copying the tape. Then
locate the next segment you want to copy on the playback VCR
by using FWD, REW, and PLAY. Press PAUSE on the playback
VCR. Press PAUSE at the same time on both VCRs to resume
copying.
9. Press STOP on both VCRs when you are finished.
* You may turn off the TV after the recording has started as it does
not have to be on to copy a tape.
Using Dual Remote with AutoEdit
TM
Use this VCR as the recording VCR and set it to respond to VCR2 on the
remote as described on page 13. Use your other compatible VCR as the
playback VCR, which should respond to VCR1.
1. Follow steps 1 – 4 in the ÒOperating InstructionsÓ above.
2. Press VCR2 on remote to control recording VCR. Press
REC•OTR, then PAUSE, to put recording VCR in pause mode.
3. Press VCR1 on remote to control playback VCR.
4. Use F.FWD, REW, and PLAY to locate the point where you
want to begin copying. Press PAUSE while VCR is playing to
put playback VCR in pause mode.
5. Press EDIT on remote; the VCRs will begin copying.
6. Press EDIT again when you want to stop the tape from
copying.
7. Repeat steps 4 – 6 as needed.
8. Press VCR1, STOP, then VCR2, STOP, when you are finished.
Caution: The unauthorized
recording of television
programs and other
materials may infringe the
rights of others.
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References
Location of Controls
CHANNEL
CHANNEL
TRACKING
INPUT
TV
• VCR
TRACKING
POWER EJECT
STOP
FWDREW
RECORD PAUSE
PLAY
CHANNEL/TRACKING Up or Down
Selects next higher or lower channel in
the VCRÕs channel memory.
Adjusts tracking when a tape is playing.
EJECT
Press when the VCR is stopped to eject
the cassette.
FWD (Fast Forward)
Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is
stopped.
Searches the picture forward during
playback.
INPUT
Turns the line input on or off.
Line input refers to the signal coming
from the component connected to the
audio/video jacks on the back of the
VCR.
PAUSE
Pauses action for viewing during
playback.
Pauses recording to prevent recording of
unwanted scenes.
PLAY
Plays a tape.
POWER
Turns the VCR on or off.
RECORD
Starts VCR recording.
Used for one touch recording.
Remote Sensor
Receives signals from the remote control.
Aim the remote at this sensor with no
objects between them.
REW
Rewinds the tape when the VCR is
stopped.
Searches the picture in reverse during
playback.
STOP
Stops the normal functions such as record,
playback, rewind, fast forward, or pause.
TV•VCR
Switches the picture signal so that it either
comes from the VCR or the TV channel.
See page 10.
Front Panel
Tape Compartment
Remote Sensor
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Location of Controls
Back Panel
CH 3
55 66
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.
IN FROM ANT. (Antenna) Connector
Receives the signal from an antenna or
cable system that is attached to this
connector.
OUT TO TV Connector
Passes signal to TV using the cable
supplied.
VIDEO and AUDIO R (Right) and L (Left)
IN Jacks
Receives signals from another component,
like a VCR or camcorder, when it is
connected to these jacks.
Use
INPUT to select.
VIDEO and AUDIO R (Right) and L (Left)
OUT Jacks
Sends signals from VCR to another
component, like a TV monitor or VCR, when
it is connected to these jacks.
OUT TO
TV
IN FROM
ANT.
CH
3 564
AUDIO
VIDEO
IN
OUT
R
L
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References
Location of Controls
REC
TIMER
SLP
VCR
STEREO
SAPHi-Fi
Cassette-in Indicator ( )
Lights when a tape is in the VCR.
Channel Number or LINE
The channel number or line input is
displayed.
Press INPUT to display LINE to record from
the VIDEO and AUDIO IN jacks.
Hi-Fi Indicator
Lights when the Playback: HI-FI/LINEAR
/MIX feature is set to HI-FI or MIX.
SAP Indicator
Lights when the station you are tuned to is
broadcasting SAP.
Status Indicators
Show what the VCR is doing.
EJECT Ejecting tape
F-FWD Fast forward
PLAY Playback
PAUSE and
D
Record pause
REC and
D
Record
REW
Rewind
SLOW
Slow motion
SRCH +
Forward search
SRCH –
Reverse search
STILL
Play pause and
Frame advance
STOP VCR stopped
X-REC One touch recording
STEREO Indicator
Lights when the station you are tuned to is
broadcasting stereo.
Tape Speed Indicators (SP or SLP)
Press SPEED on the remote to change.
Time or Time Counter
Press DISPLAY to switch between the current
time and elapsed-time counter.
Indicator
Lights when VCR is set for timer recording
and VCR is turned off.
Flashes if tape is not inserted.
VCR Indicator (Applies Only to Basic
Hookups)
Press TV•VCR to turn on or off.
VCR indicator on: Picture from VCR.
VCR indicator off: Picture from TV
channel.
TIMER
Display Panel
Channel Number, Current Time, Time
Counter, LINE, or Status Indicator
Cassette-In Indicator
Tape
Speed
Indicator
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References
Format: VHS
Record/Playback Video: 4-Head
System: Audio: 2 Hi-Fi record/playback system
Video Signal System: EIA standard: NTSC color
Antenna: 75-ohm external VHF/UHF combined
antenna terminal
Tuner: USA: 181 channels capability*
(125 cable channels)
Canada: 178 channels capability*
(122 cable channels)
Type: AutoProgramming frequency synthesis
Power Requirement: 120V AC, 60 Hz
Power Consumption: 19 watts
Dimensions: 3.6 inches high
(91.5 mm)
15.4 inches wide
(390 mm)
12.5 inches deep
(318.5 mm)
Weight: 8.8 pounds
(4.0 kg)
Storage Temperature
Range: - 22ûF to +149ûF
(-30ûC to +65ûC)
Operating
Temperature Range: +41ûF to +104ûF
(+5ûC to +40ûC)
*Check your cable companyÔs 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 non-abrasive, anti-static cleaner and polisher.
Specifications
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References
Trouble Checks
Sometimes problems can be easily solved by checking a few basic things. Check below
before you call for help or take your VCR to an Authorized GE VCR Servicenter.
No power
Remote locks up
VCR does not respond to remote
GE TV does not respond to remote
Remote no longer controls a compatible TV
VCR only responds to VCR2 button on
remote
Poor or no picture for normal TV viewing
Snowy or no picture during playback
Streaks in picture during normal playback
Time counter not working
Will not record or play
Will not record
¥ Plug VCR into an operating outlet.
¥ Check connections.
¥ Remove batteries and hold down one or more buttons for several seconds to
drain the microprocessor inside the remote to reset it. Re-install the batteries
and try remote again.
¥ Press VCR1 (VCR2) to set remote to control the VCR. See page 13.
¥ Aim remote at VCR with no objects between them.
¥ Change batteries.
¥ Press TV to set remote to control a compatible TV. See page 14.
¥ Reprogram remote for GE TV. See page 14.
¥ Press TV to set remote to control a compatible TV. See page 14.
¥ Check setting of Remote Control: VCR1/VCR2 feature. See page 13.
¥ Press TV•VCR to turn VCR indicator off.
¥ Switch TV to an active channel.
¥ Check antenna connections.
¥ Press TV•VCR to turn VCR indicator on.
¥ Check TV channel selected (3 or 4) to make sure it matches the channel
selected with CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR.
¥ Check TVÕs fine tuning.
¥ Check video cable connections between VCR and TV monitor.
¥ Set TV monitor to video input channel.
¥ Try another tape.
¥ Some snow/streaks are normal during search, frame advance, slow motion,
and stop action playback.
¥ Press one of the TRACKING buttons to move streaks up or down and out of
the picture.
¥ Check tape Ñ it may be worn out or of poor quality.
¥ 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 (Ð) will appear in front of the time if you rewind the tape farther
back than a counter reading of 0:00:00.
¥ No cassette in VCR.
¥ Eject and re-insert cassette.
¥ Broken tape Ñ try another cassette.
¥ VCR is in pause mode. Press PAUSE.
¥ Safety tab removed from cassette.
¥ Make sure LINE does not appear in VCRÕs display panel for normal recording
from the VCRÕs tuner. Press INPUT to turn off the line input.
Trouble Here's what to try:
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References
Trouble Checks
Trouble Here's what to try:
Rewind does not operate
VCR plus+ or timer recording not made
or wrong program recorded
VCR makes noise when stopped
Will not auto search active
channels correctly
Cannot add or remove channels
Tape plays back in slow motion
Cannot select channels over 69
Cassette with safety tab removed does not start to
play automatically
No status displays appear on the TV screen when
you change channels, etc.
Stereo or SAP sound not recorded
No stereo sound during playback
Stereo audio too noisy
¥ Tape already rewound.
¥ Wrong VCR plus+ code entered.
¥ Cable box was not turned on at time recording was to begin.
¥ Program entered incorrectly (wrong channel or times).
¥ Power interruption. Clock area in display panel shows Ð Ð : Ð Ð. Reset clock.
See page 9.
¥ Check to see if time and date are correct Ñ including AM/PM.
¥ Program exceeded tapeÕs length or tape was not rewound beforehand.
¥ VCR was not turned off at the time recording was to start.
¥ No tape in VCR or cassetteÕs safety tab broken off.
¥ 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.
¥ Check antenna connections.
¥ Check Signal Type: CABLE/ANTENNA feature. See page 8.
¥ Channels must be placed in memory using Auto Channel Search feature
before channels can be added or removed from channel memory. See page 9.
¥ Press PLAY to return to normal playback.
¥ Cable channels over 69 can only be selected if Signal Type: CABLE/ANTENNA
feature is set to CABLE. Details are on page 8.
¥ Set Auto Play ON/OFF feature to ON. Details are on page 15.
¥ Display off mode is selected. Press DISPLAY. See page 18.
¥ Reception: STEREO/SAP/MONO feature must be set to STEREO to record
broadcast stereo. See page 29.
¥ Reception: STEREO/SAP/MONO feature must be set to SAP to record SAP
See page 29.
¥ STEREO or SAP indicator not on. Station not broadcasting stereo or SAP.
¥ Playback: HI-FI/MIX/LINEAR feature must be set to HI-FI to hear stereo
sound during playback. See page 20.
¥ Stereo signal is weak. Set Reception: STEREO/SAP/MONO feature to
MONO.
¥ Press one of the TRACKING up or down buttons to minimize the noise.
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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.
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 OwnerÕs 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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Index
Accessories, Included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Add or Remove Channels from Memory . . . . . . .9
ADD/REMOVE CHANNEL Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Antenna Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,3
AUDIO and VIDEO Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6,27,29,33
AUDIO Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20,29,30
Audio Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Auto Play Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Auto TV/VCR Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9,15
Auto Channel Search Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
AUTO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
AutoEdit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Batteries, Inserting in Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
BRIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Broadcast Stereo, Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Cable Box Viewing Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Cable System With Cable Box Connections . .2,3-5
Cable System Without Cable Box Connections .2,3
Card, Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i
Cassette, Insert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
CH3564 Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6,8,10,33
CHANNEL Up or Down Button . . . . . .8,9,11,12,32
CHANNELS Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8,9,22
Checking Timer and VCR Plus+ Programs . . . .27
Checks, Trouble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36,37
Choosing a Hookup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Cleaning the VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
CLEAR Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9,11,18,24,25,27
Clearing Timer and VCR Plus+ Programs . . . . .27
Commercial Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Component Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Connections
Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,3
Cable System with Cable Box for All
Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,4
Cable System with Cable Box for Pay
Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,5
Cable System with No Cable Box . . . . . . . .2,3
VCR for Tape Copying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,6
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Controlling a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Copying Tape, Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Copying Tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Date and Time, Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Design Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
DIM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
DISPLAY Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11,18
Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10,34
Displays, Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18,34
EDIT Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11,31
Editing Tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
EJECT Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15,32
F.ADV (Frame Advance) Button . . . . . . . . . . .11,16
FF or FWD (Fast Forward)
Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11,17-19,31,32
First-Time Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-10
Frame Advance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
French . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
GO-TO SEARCH Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Hi-Fi Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20,34
Hook-Ups
Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,3
Cable System with Cable Box for All
Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,4
Cable System with Cable Box for Pay
Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,5
Cable System with No Cable Box . . . . . . . .2,3
VCR for Tape Copying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,6
Idioma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
IN FROM ANT (Antenna) Connector . . . . . . .3-6,33
INDEX SEARCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
INPUT Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11,27,29-34
Insert Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Langue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
LINE Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27,31,34
Line Input, Recording From . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Location of Controls
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11,12
VCR Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
VCR Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
VCR Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
MENU PROG Button . . . . . . . . .8-11,20,22,24-27,29
MUTE Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11,12
Normal Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Number Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11,12
OFF Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11,14
On-Screen Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
One Touch Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
One Touch recording, Stopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Operation, First Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-10
Operating Instructions
Copying Tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Normal Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
One Touch Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Playing a Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Recording Audio Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Recording Broadcast Stereo or SAP . . . . . . .29
Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
VCR Plus+ Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22-24
OUT TO TV Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6,33
PAUSE Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11,12,16,30-32
Pause for Stop Action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Pause, Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Picture Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
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References
Index
Status Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
STEREO Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29,34
Stereo TV, Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
STOP Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11,12,32
Stop Action Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Stopping a
One Touch Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
VCR Plus+ Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Tape Playback: HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX Feature . . . .20
Tape Speed Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21,34
Tape, Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Tapes, Copying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Tapes, Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Time and Date, Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Time Counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18,34
Time Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Timer Recording
Checking and Clearing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Setting a Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Stopping a Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
TIMER and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
TIMER RECORDINGS Menu . . . . . . . . . .24,25
TIMER RECORDINGS Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
TRACKING Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11,12,17,32
Trouble Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36-37
Turn On VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
TV Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11,14
TV Function Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12,14
TVs, Compatible Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
TV•VCR Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9,10,11,12,32
VCR Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32-34
VCR Function Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11,12,13
VCR Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9,10,15,34
VCR MAIN MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8,9,10,20,24-30
VCR Plus+ Recording
Checking and Clearing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Setting a Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Standard Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Stopping a Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
VCR PLUS+ Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
VCR Plus+ Worksheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
VCR, Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
VCR, Turn On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
VCR1 and VCR2 Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11,13,31
VCRs Memory, Placing Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
VCRs, Connecting for Tape Copying . . . . . . . . . .6
VOLUME Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11,12
Warranty, Limited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Watch One Channel While Recording
Another . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Worksheet, VCR Plus+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
TIMER
PLAY Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11,12,15,16,20,31,32
Playback : HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX Feature . . . . . . . . .20
POWER Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24,25,28,32
PREFERENCES Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9,10,15
PREV CH (Previous Channel) Button . . . . . . .11,12
Problems, Solving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36,37
Product Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i
Programming Remote to Control VCR . . . . . . . .13
PROGRAMS OVERLAP Message . . . . . . . . . .24,25
REC and DIndicators . . . . . . . . . . . . .21,28,31,34
Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP Feature . . .29,30
RECORD and REC•OTR
Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11,12,21,24,25,31,32
Recording
Audio Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Broadcast Stereo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Normal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
One-Touch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
SAP (Second Audio Program) . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
VCR Plus+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22-24
Watching One Program While Recording
Another . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Recording Audio Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Recording Broadcast Stereo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Recording, Normal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Recording SAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Registration Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-14
Remote Control: VCR1/VCR2 Feature . . . . . . . .13
Remote Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Remove or Add Channels from Memory . . . . . . .9
REMOVE/ADD Channel Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
REW (Rewind) Button . . . . . . . . .11,12,17,18,31,32
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i
Safety Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
SAP Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29,34
SAP, Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
SEARCH Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11,12,19
Search, Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Seleccione el idioma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
SŽlectionner la langue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Sensor, Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
SET CLOCK Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Setting Up the VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-10
Signal Type: CABLE/ANTENNA Feature . . . . . . . .8
SLOW Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11,12,16
Slow Motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
SLP Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
SP Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Spanish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
SPEED Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11,12,21,24,25,28,31
Speeds, Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Status Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
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