GE VG4259 User Manual

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VG4259

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.

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

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

VG4259

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.

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Introduction

Table of Contents

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 Place Channels in Memory ___________ 8 Add or Remove Channels from

VCR's Memory ___________________ 8 Select the Language__________________ 9 Set the Automatic

Daylight-Saving Time______________ 9 Set the Time and Date________________ 9 Use

TV•VCR Button ________________ 10

Set the Display Panel Brightness______ 10

Set the ALERT SOUND______________ 10

Using the Remote Control

Controlling a TV ______________________ 11 Remote Control ____________________ 12-13 Controlling a Cable Box or a

Satellite Receiver____________________14

Playing a Tape

Playback _____________________________ 15 Using the Playback Features

Auto Play Feature __________________ 15 Picture Search______________________ 16 Slow Motion _______________________ 16 Pause for Stop Action _______________ 16

DISP (Display) Button ______________ 17

Time Counter ______________________ 17 Index Search _______________________ 18

Zero Search________________________ 18 Blank Search _______________________ 19 Frame Advance ____________________ 19 Automatic Tracking ________________ 19 Manual Tracking ___________________ 19

TAPE PLAYBACK: HI-FI/LINEAR_____ 20

Recording and Playback Feature

COMMERCIAL

ADVANCEª __ 21-22

Recording a Program

Recordings ___________________________ 23

Recording Speeds __________________ 23

Normal Recording ____________________ 23

Watch a TV Channel While VCR is

Recording a Different Channel ____ 23 One Touch Recording _________________ 24 Recording While You're Away

VCR Plus+ Setup ________________ 25-26 Setting a VCR Plus+ Recording_______ 27 Stopping a VCR Plus+ Recording _____ 27 Setting a Timer Recording ___________ 28 Stopping a Timer Recording _________ 28 Checking or Clearing VCR Plus+ or

Timer Recordings________________ 29

Timer Recording From the

VCRÕs Line Input ________________ 29 Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP ____________ 30 Recording Audio______________________ 31 Using the Recording Features

Recording Pause ___________________ 31 Pro-Tect Plusª Feature _____________ 31

Using Two VCRs for Copying

and Editing Tapes __________________ 32

References

Location of Controls

Front Panel ________________________ 33 Back Panel_________________________ 33

Display Panel ______________________ 34 Specifications_________________________ 35 Cleaning the VCR _____________________ 35 Trouble Checks ____________________ 36-37 Questions and Answers About

COMMERCIALAADVANCEª _____ 38 Limited Warranty _____________________ 39 Index _____________________________ 40-41

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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. This connection 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.

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.

*You may need to contact your local cable company for assistance.

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A. Basic hookup.

Use this hookup for a basic connection which requires fewer accessories.

1. Set the 3CH.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.

B. Advanced hookup.

Use this hookup for slightly improved picture quality, Hi-Fi stereo playback, and more convenient operation Ñ use of the

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 left and right channels if your TV is not stereo.

2. Plug in power cords of VCR and TV.

Tune the TV to its video input to watch the VCR.

Go to ÒStartupÓ section.

Hooking Up the VCR

OUT TO TV

IN FROM ANT.

VHF/UHF

3 CH. 4

AUDIO1

VIDEO1

OUT

Back of VCR

Back of TV

300/75 Ohm

Adapter

From Antenna

or Cable

Cable/

Antenna

VHF

UHF

RF Coaxial Cable

(supplied)

75 to 75/300 Ohm

Separator

Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box

OUT TO TV

IN FROM ANT.

VHF/UHF

3 CH. 4

AUDIO1

VIDEO1

Back of VCR

OUT

S-VIDEO

AUDIO

CABLE / ANTENNA

L /

MONO

RIGHT

VIDEO INPUT

INOUT

From Antenna

or Cable

Back of TV

300/75 Ohm

Adapter

RF Coaxial Cable

(supplied)

Audio/Video Cables

Signal

Splitter

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Hooking Up the VCR

Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels

OUT TO TV

IN FROM ANT.

VHF/UHF

3 CH. 4

AUDIO1

VIDEO1

Back of VCR

OUT

OUTIN

Cable Box

From Cable

RF Coaxial

Cable

Back of TV

Cable/

Antenna

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 3CH.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.

B. Advanced hookup.

Use this hookup for slightly improved picture quality, Hi-Fi stereo playback, and more convenient operation Ñ use of the

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 left and right channels if your TV is not stereo.

2. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and

cable box.

Tune the TV to its video input to watch the VCR.

Go to ÒStartupÓ section.

From Cable

RF Coaxial Cable

(supplied)

RF Coaxial

Cable

Signal Splitter

Cable Box

OUTIN

RF Coaxial

Cable

Back of VCR

AUDIO1

OUT

VIDEO1

Audio/Video Cables

RIGHT

S-VIDEO

AUDIO

L /

MONO

Back of TV

VIDEO INPUT

IN FROM ANT.

VHF/UHF

OUT TO TV

3 CH. 4

INOUT

CABLE / ANTENNA

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A. Basic hookup.

Use this hookup for a basic connection which requires fewer accessories.

1. Set the 3CH.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.

B. Advanced hookup.

Use this hookup for slightly improved picture quality, Hi-Fi stereo playback, and more convenient operation Ñ use of the

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 left and right channels if your TV is not stereo.

2. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and

cable box.

Tune the TV to its video input to watch the VCR. View all pay channels through the VCR.

Go to ÒStartupÓ section.

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.

VHF/UHF

3 CH. 4

AUDIO1

VIDEO1

Back of VCR

OUT

OUTIN

Cable Box

From Cable

RF Coaxial

Cable

Back of TV

Cable/

Antenna

VHF

UHF

RF Coaxial Cable

(supplied)

75 to 75/300 Ohm

Separator

From Cable

Signal Splitter

RF Coaxial Cable (supplied)

Cable Box

OUTIN

AUDIO1

VIDEO1

Audio/Video Cables

S-VIDEO

Back of TV

OUT

RIGHT

AUDIO

MONO

Back of VCR

IN FROM ANT.

VHF/UHF

OUT TO TV

3 CH. 4

VIDEO INPUT

INOUT

L /

CABLE / ANTENNA

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Hooking Up the VCR

Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes

OUT TO TV

IN FROM ANT.

VHF/UHF

3 CH. 4

AUDIO1

VIDEO1

OUT

OUT TO TV

IN FROM ANT.

VHF/UHF

3 CH. 4

AUDIO1

VIDEO1

OUT

Playback VCR

RF Coaxial Cable

(supplied)

Recording VCR

Audio/Video

Cables

RF Coaxial

Cable

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 3CH.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.

This connection may require additional accessories not provided.

4. Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV.

Option B hookup.

Use this hookup for slightly improved copy quality, Hi-Fi stereo playback, and more

convenient operation Ñ use of the 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 left and right channels if your TV is not stereo.

3. Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV.

Select the line (audio/video) input on the recording VCR to receive the signal from the playback VCR.

Go to ÒStartupÓ section.

Caution: The unauthorized recording of television programs and other materials may infringe the rights of others.

AUDIO1

VIDEO1

Recording VCR

AUDIO1

VIDEO1

Audio/Video

Cables

Use the hookup to the TV

as previously selected on

Playback VCR (only)

OUT

IN FROM ANT.

VHF/UHF

OUT TO TV

3 CH. 4

Audio/Video

IN FROM ANT.

VHF/UHF

OUT TO TV

3 CH. 4

pages 3, 4, or 5.

Cables

From Antenna, Cable

or Cable Box

RF Coaxial Cable

(supplied)

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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

3CH.4 switch 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.

A. Press VCR on the remote.

The POWER and VCR indicators appear in the VCR display panel. -:-- appears

in the clock area of the display panel.

Setting Up the VCR

Remote

(Stock No. 234011)

RF Coaxial Cable

(Stock No. 221346)

2 “AA” Batteries

Startup

CABLE

123

546

PREV CH

PAUSE

SLOW•F.ADV

REC

STOP

CLEAR

POWER

TRACKING

REW

PLAY

SPEED

VCR

INPUT

CHAN

VOL

MUTE

DISP

TV•VCR

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Setting Up the VCR

Startup

5. Place channels in the VCR’s memory.

The first time you turn on the VCR or after a power interruption, the VCR displays a message on the TV screen prompting you to perform

the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH. If the message does not appear, go to

Step A below. If the message appears, follow the directions on the screen.

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, should you change your signal system, you must perform Auto Channel Search.

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 on the remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

¥ Make sure the TV is tuned to same channel as the 3CH.4 switch

on the VCR or the TVÕs video input (refer to TVÕs manual).

¥ Press VCR, then press MENU again. ¥ 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.

6. 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.

We recommend channels be placed in memory using the AUTO

CHANNEL SEARCH feature before adding or removing channels.

A. Press MENU on the remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU. B. Press 4 to display CHANNELS menu. C. Press 2 to display ADD/REMOVE CHANNEL screen. D. Use CHANNEL up and down or the number buttons to go to

channels you want to add or delete.

E. Follow the on-screen directions.

AUTO-SEARCH CHANNELS

CONNECT ANTENNA CABLE

THEN PRESS CH UP

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR PLUS+ 2 TIMER RECORDINGS 3 TIME 4 CHANNELS

CHANNELS

1 AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH 2 ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS 3 SIGNAL TYPE: CABLE 4 VCR PLUS+ CHANNEL LIST

0 EXIT

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR PLUS+ 2 TIMER RECORDINGS 3 TIME 4 CHANNELS

CHANNELS

1 AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH 2 ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS

ADD/REMOVE CHANNEL

CHANNEL 03 IS PRESENTLY ADDED

PRESS CLEAR TO REMOVE PRESS MENU TO EXIT

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR PLUS+ 2 TIMER RECORDINGS 3 TIME 4 CHANNELS

CHANNELS

1 AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH

AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH

NOW SCANNING CHANNEL 1

PRESS ANY KEY TO CANCEL

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Setting Up the VCR

Startup

7. Select the language.

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.

A. Press MENU on remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU. B. Press 7 to display the LANGUAGE, IDIOMA or LANGUE menu.

The arrow indicates which language is selected.

¥ 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).

8. Set the automatic daylight-saving time.

Select this feature if you want the VCRÕs clock to advance automatically one hour in April and reverse one hour in October.

A. Press MENU on the remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU. B. Press 3 to display the TIME menu. C. Press 2 to switch AUTO DST between ON and OFF.

¥ Select ON if you want the VCRÕs clock to automatically adjust

for Daylight Saving Time.

¥ Select OFF if you do not want the VCRÕs clock to

automatically adjust for Daylight Saving Time.

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 that any part of a scheduled Timer Recording that falls between these two times will not be recorded.

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.

9. Set the time and date.

The time does not appear in the display panel until the clock is set.

A. Press MENU on the remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU. B. Press 3 to display the TIME menu.

C. Press 1 to display the SET TIME AND DATE.

D. Use the number buttons on the remote to enter the time

including AM or PM, month, day, and year. The day of the week

will automatically appear after you enter the year.

¥ Press 0 before single-digit numbers. Press 1 for AM or 2 for

PM.

Example: press 0, then 5, then 0, then 7, then 2 for a time of

5:07 PM.

¥ Press CLEAR on the remote at any time to change incorrect

entries.

E. Press MENU to set the clock. F. Press 0 to exit the menus.

The time appears in the VCRÕs display panel. To display the

time and date on the screen, press DISP on the remote.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR PLUS+ 2 TIMER RECORDINGS 3 TIME 4 CHANNELS 5 PREFERENCES 6 AUDIO 7 LANGUAGES

LANGUAGE

SELECT A LANGUAGE. 1➛ENGLISH

2 ESPAÑOL 3 FRANÇAIS

PRESS MENU TO CONTINUE

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR PLUS+ 2 TIMER RECORDINGS 3 TIME

TIME

1 SET TIME AND DATE 2 AUTO DST: ON

0 EXIT

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR PLUS+ 2 TIMER RECORDINGS 3 TIME

TIME

1 SET TIME AND DATE

SET TIME AND DATE

TIME --:--

(HH:MM)

DATE --/--/--

SET TIME AND DATE

TIME 02:30 PM

(HH:MM)

DATE 08/04/96 SUNDAY

PRESS CLEAR TO CORRECT PRESS MENU TO SET

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Setting Up the VCR

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 television channels. This button lets you record a program on the VCR while watching another channel on the TV.

Details are in the

ÒRecordingÓ section.

A. Press VCR 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 followed by the station name (if broadcast) appears for a few seconds on the TV screen.

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 VCR, then TV•VCR to switch back to the picture from the VCR.

11. Set the display panel brightness.

This VCR lets you change the brightness level of the fluorescent display panel.

A. Press MENU on remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU. B. Press 5 to display the PREFERENCES menu. C. Press 3 to select a FRONT PANEL mode.

¥ Select AUTO to keep the display panel bright when VCR is on

and dim when it is off.

¥ Select BRIGHT to keep the display panel bright at all times. ¥ Select DIM to keep the display panel dim at all times.

12. Set the ALERT SOUND.

Select this feature if you want a warning to sound when an invalid

entry or invalid operation is attempted. This feature is set to OFF at

the factory. Please note the warning sound is heard only when the VCR and TV are on.

A. Press MENU on the remote to display VCR MAIN MENU. B. Press 5 to display the PREFERENCES menu. C. Press 4 to select ALERT SOUND: ON or OFF.

¥ Select ON if you want to sound a short warning. ¥ Select OFF if you do not want to sound a short warning.

Startup

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR PLUS+ 2 TIMER RECORDINGS 3 TIME 4 CHANNELS 5 PREFERENCES

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR PLUS+ 2 TIMER RECORDINGS 3 TIME 4 CHANNELS 5 PREFERENCES

PREFERENCES

1 REMOTE CONTROL: VCR1 2 AUTO PLAY: ON 3 FRONT PANEL: AUTO 4 ALERT SOUND: OFF 5 CA MARKING: OFF 6 CA PLAYBACK: AUTO 7 CA DISPLAY: BLUE

0 EXIT

PREFERENCES

1 REMOTE CONTROL: VCR1 2 AUTO PLAY: ON 3 FRONT PANEL: AUTO 4 ALERT SOUND: OFF 5 CA MARKING: OFF 6 CA PLAYBACK: AUTO 7 CA DISPLAY: BLUE

0 EXIT

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Using the Remote Control

Controlling a TV

The VCRÔs remote is preprogrammed to control the basic functions of a compatible GE, RCA, or ProScan TV. Also, you can set up the remote to control other manufacturerÔs brands. To program the remote, enter the remote code numbers that correspond to your brand.

Program the Remote for a TV

1. Turn on the TV.

2. Point the VCR remote at the TV.

3. Hold the TV button and press two number buttons to enter the code for

your brand.

4. Release the buttons.

5. Press CHANNEL up or down. If the TV turns off or changes channels, setup

is complete.

6. Repeat steps 2 – 5 with a different code if the first one does not work.

Operate the TV

After you 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 the TV does not turn on in step 1, press TV, then POWER.

3. Use the ÒTV Function ButtonsÓ described in the ÒRemote ControlÓ

section.

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.

Brand * Code

Akai 03 AOC 06,12 Candle 06 Citizen 06 Colortyme 06 Concerto 06 Curtis Mathes 01,06 Daewoo 06,12 Daytron 06 Electrohome 06 Emerson 06 Envision 05,06 Fisher 05 GE 00,01,06,11 Goldstar 06,12 Hallmark 06 Hitachi 06,14 Infinity 04 J C Penny 00,01,06,09,12 JBL 04 Jensen 06 JVC 10,11

Brand * Code

Kawasho 03,06 Kenwood 06 Loewe 04 Luxman 06 LXI 04,05,07 Magnavox 04,06 Marantz 04,06,12 MGA 06,12 Mitsubishi 06,12 MTC 06,12 NAD 07,08 NEC 06,12 Panasonic 04,11 Philco 04,06,12 Philips 03,04,06 Pioneer 06 Portland 06,12 ProScan 01 Proton 06 Quasar 11 Radio Shack 01,05,13

Brand * Code

RCA 01,06,12 Realistic 05 Sampo 06 Samsung 06,09,12 Sanyo 05 Sears 01,05,06,07,

08,10 Sharp 06,13 Sony 03 Soundesign 06 Sylvania 04,06 Technics 11 Techwood 06 Teknika 06 TMK 06 Toshiba 05,07,08,09 Universal 00 Victor 10 Wards 00,01,04,06,12,13 Yamaha 12 Zenith 02

TV Codes

*The remote may not be able to control every model TV of the brands listed.

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Using the Remote Control

CABLE

Used with POWER button to turn on

a compatible cable box or satellite receiver as described on page 14.

Turns on a compatible GE, RCA, or ProScan TV and sets the remote to control the TV.

Used with POWER button to turn on

another brand of TV as described on page 11.

VCR

Sets the remote to control the VCR.

Component Buttons

Press one of the buttons to set the remote to operate that component.

VCR Function Buttons

Press VCR to set remote to control the VCR to use the function buttons.

– and + (SLOW)

Used for slow-motion playback. Press + to increase the speed. Press – to decrease the speed.

CHAN (Channel) Up or Down

Selects the next higher or lower channel in the VCRÕs channel memory.

CLEAR

Resets the time counter to 0:00:00.

Lets you change entries when setting the clock or a timer recording.

DISP (Display)

Shows VCR operating displays on the TV screen.

Displays the time counter.

FF (Fast Forward)

Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped.

Quickly searches a tape in forward motion during playback.

INPUT

Turns the line input (L) 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.

Displays the VCR MAIN MENU on

the TV screen.

Removes a menu from the screen.

Numbers (0 through 9)

Select a channel up to 99Ñpress two numbers.

Select a cable channel over 99Ñpress

and hold 1 until 1-- appears on the

screen. Then, press the other two numbers.

PAUSE

Pauses action for viewing during playback.

Pauses recording to prevent recording of unwanted scenes.

PLAY

Plays a tape.

POWER

Turns off the VCR when the remote is set to control the VCR.

Turns off other components if remote is programmed.

PREV CH (Previous Channel)

Switches between two channels.

Select one channel and then select

another. Press PREV CH to switch

between the two channels.

CABLE

1 2 3

54 6

PREV CH

PAUSE

SLOW•F.ADV

REC

STOP

CLEAR

POWER

TRACKING

REW

PLAY

SPEED

VCR

INPUT

CHAN

VOL

MUTE

DISP

TV•VCR

Remote Control

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Using the Remote Control

VCR Function Buttons

(continued)

REC (Record)

Starts the VCR recording.

Used for one touch recording.

REW (Rewind)

Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped.

Quickly searches a tape in reverse motion during playback.

Displays the INDEX, ZERO and BLANK

search menus on the TV screen.

Advances a tape 60 seconds during playback.

SLOW•F.ADV (Frame Advance)

Used for slow-motion playback. Advances a tape one frame with each

press of the button when tape is paused

during playback.

SPEED (Tape Speed)

Selects a recording speed

(SP or SLP).

STOP

Stops the VCRÕs normal functions such as record, playback, rewind, fast forward, and pause.

TRACKING Up or Down

Reduces the streaks that may appear on the picture during play, slow, or pause.

Reduces picture ÒjitterÓ during stopaction playback.

TV•VCR

Switches the picture signal so that it either comes from the VCR or the TV channel. See ÒStartupÓ section.

CHAN (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.

DISP (DISPLAY)

Shows the status displays on the screen. Removes menus or displays from the

screen.

POWER

Turns off a compatible TV when remote is set to control that TV.

Used with the TV button to turn on a

compatible TV that the remote has been programmed to control. See ÒControlling

a TVÓ section.

MUTE

Turns the TV sound on or off.

Numbers (0 through 9 )

Selects a channel up to 99Ñpress two numbers.

Selects a cable channel over 99Ñpress

and hold 1 until 1-- appears on the

screen. Then, press the other two numbers.

PREV CH (Previous Channel)

Switches between two channels.

Select one channel and then select

another. Press PREV CH to switch

between the two channels.

Used as an ENTER button on some TVs.

VOL (Volume) + or Ð

Raises and lowers sound.

TV Function Buttons

Press the TV button to set remote to control a compatible TV. Some buttons may not work with the TV.

Cable Box or Satellite Receiver Function Buttons

Press the CABLE button to set remote to control a compatible cable box or satellite receiver. Some buttons may not work with

the cable box or satellite receiver.

Remote Control

CHAN (Channel) Up or Down

Selects next higher or lower channel.

Numbers (0 through 9 )

Selects a channel using the numbers.

POWER

Turns off a compatible cable box or satellite receiver when remote is set to control it.

PREV CH (Previous Channel)

Used as an ENTER button for some

cable boxes and/or satellite receivers.

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Using the Remote Control

Controlling a Cable Box or a Satellite Receiver

The CABLE button on the VCRÕs remote is preprogrammed to control a compatible RCA cable box or GE,

RCA, or ProScan satellite receiver. If your cable box is another manufacturerÕs brand and has its own remote, you will probably be able to program the VCRÕs remote to control it. To program the VCRÕs remote, enter the code that corresponds to your brand.

Program the Remote for a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver

1. Turn on the cable box or satellite receiver.

2. Point the VCR remote at the cable box or satellite receiver.

3. Hold the CABLE button and press two number buttons to enter the code for

your brand.

4. Release the buttons.

5. Press POWER on the remote. If the cable box or satellite receiver turns off,

setup is complete.

6. Repeat steps 2 – 5 with a different code if the first one does not work.

Brand* Code

ABC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53,54

Anvision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .07,08

Cablestar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .07,08

Diamond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Eagle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .07,08

Eastern Int. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .02

General Instruments . . .04,05,15,23,

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24,25,30,36

Hamlin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12,13,34,48

Hitachi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37,43

Jerrold . . . . . . . . . . . .04,05,15,23,24,

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25,30,36, 45,46,47

Macom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37,43

Brand* Code

Magnavox . . . . . . . . . . . .07,08,19,26,

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28,29,32,33,40,41

NSC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .09

Oak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .01,16,38

Oak Sigma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Panasonic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .03,27,39

Philips . . . . . . . . . . . .07,08,19,26,28,

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29,32,33,40,41

Pioneer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18,20,44

RCA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27,60

Randtek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .07,08

Regal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12,13

Regency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .02,33

Brand* Code

Samsung . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Sci. Atlanta . . . . . . . . . . . . . .03,22,35

Stargate 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Sylvania . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11,59

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

Texscan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10,11,59

Tocom . . . . . . . . . . . . .17,21,49,50,55

Unika . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31,32,41

Universal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51,52,

Viewstar . . . . . . . . . . .07,08,19,26,28

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29,32,33,40,41

Warner Amex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Zenith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14,42,57

Cable Box Codes

Brand* Code

GE.....................................................00

Brand* Code

ProScan ............................................00

Brand* Code

RCA..................................................00

Satellite Receiver Codes

*The remote may not be able to control every cable box or satellite receiver of the brands listed.

Operate the Cable Box or Satellite Receiver

After you set up your remote to control the cable box or satellite receiver, test the buttons to see which ones operate it.

1. Point the remote at the component and press CABLE.

2. If the component does not turn on in step 1, press CABLE, then POWER.

3. Use the ÒCable Box or Satellite Receiver Function ButtonsÓ described in the

ÒRemote ControlÓ section.

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Playback

To play a tape

1. Turn on the TV and tune it to channel 3, 4, or the TVÕs video input

to see the picture from the VCR.

2. Insert a tape in the VCR. The VCR automatically turns on and the VCR indicator lights.

The VCR automatically begins playback if the safety tab on the

tape has been removed and the AUTO PLAY feature is turned on.

3. Press PLAY•PAUSE on the VCR or PLAY on the remote or VCR,

if necessary.

4. Press TRACKING up or down on the remote or the VCR to

remove any streaks from the picture if necessary.

See ÒManual

TrackingÓ section.

5. Press STOP•EJECT on the VCR or STOP on the remote to stop

the tape.

6. Press REW on the VCR or the remote to rewind the tape.

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 STOP•EJECT on the VCR to eject the tape once it is

completely rewound.

AUTO PLAY Feature

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

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

2. Press 5 to display the PREFERENCES menu.

3. Press 2 to select AUTO PLAY: ON or OFF.

¥ Select ON if you want to have a tape with its safety tab

removed to start playing automatically.

¥ Select OFF if you

do not want a tape with its safety tab

removed to start playing automatically.

Playing a Tape

REW PLAY•PAUSE FWDRECORDPOWER

TV•VCR

CHANNEL

TRACKING

STOP•EJECT

VCR

A M

Safety Tab

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR PLUS+ 2 TIMER RECORDINGS 3 TIME 4 CHANNELS 5 PREFERENCES

PREFERENCES

1 REMOTE CONTROL: VCR1 2 AUTO PLAY: ON 3 FRONT PANEL: AUTO 4 ALERT SOUND: OFF 5 CA MARKING: OFF 6 CA PLAYBACK: AUTO 7 CA DISPLAY: BLUE

0 EXIT

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Using the Playback Features

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 the SP or SLP speed.

Fast Forward Search

1. Press FF on the remote or FWD on the VCR to search forward

at a faster-than-normal speed.

2. Press FF or PLAY on the remote or FWD or PLAY•PAUSE on

the VCR to return to playback.

Rewind Search

1. Press REW on VCR or remote to search backward at a faster-

than-normal speed.

2. Press REW or PLAY•PAUSE on the VCR or REW or PLAY on

the remote to return to playback.

Slow Motion

You can view a tape in slow motion during play or play pause. The + and Ð buttons let you vary

the speed. Sound is turned off during slow-motion playback. Slow motion works best for tapes recorded in the SP or SLP speed.

1. Press SLOW•F.ADV during playback to begin

slow motion.

PLAY flashes in the VCR display panel.

2. Press + to increase the speed or – to decrease the speed.

2. Use TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from

the picture.

3. Press PLAY on the remote or PLAY•PAUSE on the VCR to

return to playback. The VCR automatically switches from slow-motion

playback to stop after a few minutes.

Pause for Stop Action

This feature stops the tape in action and lets you examine the details of the scene. Stop action works best for tapes recorded in the SP or SLP speed.

1. Press PAUSE on the remote or PLAY•PAUSE on the

VCR during playback to stop the action.

2. Press TRACKING up or down to move the lines

out of the picture or reduce any jittering of the picture.

3. Press PAUSE or PLAY on the remote or PLAY•PAUSE on the VCR to return to

playback. The VCR automatically switches from

stop-action playback to stop after a few minutes.

Playing a Tape

CABLE

1 2 3

54 6

PREV CH

PAUSE

SLOW•F.ADV

REC

STOP

CLEAR

POWER

TRACKING

REW

PLAY

SPEED

VCR

INPUT

CHAN

VOL

MUTE

DISP

TV•VCR

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Using the Playback Features

DISP (DISPLAY) Button

The DISP 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 DISP. If you do not press DISP again, this display

times out.

2. Press DISP again to display only the time counter

on the TV screen.

3. Press DISP again to return to TV viewing.

Turning off the VCR automatically returns the displays to normal.

Time Counter

The time counter shows the actual time it takes to record a program or play back a segment of a prerecorded tape. It helps locate the beginning or ending of

programs you taped. The time counter resets to 0:00:00 when 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. Insert the prerecorded tape and make sure it is

rewound to the beginning.

2. Press DISP 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 FF to fast forward the tape until 0:30:00

appears in the time counter and press STOP.

The time counter does not advance when it detects no signal (blank tape).

5. Press DISP to remove the time counter from

the screen.

Playing a Tape

0:30:00

STOP CH 05 0:30:00

08/04/96 SUN 01:30AM SLP

Press

DISPLAY

Status Displays

No Display

Time Counter Only

Press

DISPLAY

Again

Press

DISPLAY

Again

0:30:00

Hours

Minutes

Seconds

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Using the Playback Features

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 FFon 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.

Zero Search

The zero search feature allows 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

watch a segment of the tape several times.

1. Insert the prerecorded tape.

2. Press DISPtwice to display only the time counter on

the TV screen.

3. Use PLAY, FF, or REW to advance to the place on the

tape where you want to return quickly.

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

5. Continue playing the tape.

6. Press STOP.

7. Press SEARCH twice to display the ZERO SEARCH

menu on the TV screen.

8. Follow the directions on the screen.

Playing a Tape

ZERO SEARCH

CURRENT TAPE COUNTER IS

2:17:25

PRESS REW TO GO TO

0:00:00

PRESS SEARCH TO EXIT

ZERO SEARCH

CURRENT TAPE COUNTER IS

-2:17:25

PRESS FF TO GO TO

0:00:00

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

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Playing a Tape

Using the Playback Features

Blank Search

The VCR searches for blank portions of the tape that are more than six seconds long.

1. Insert the prerecorded tape and press STOP.

2. Press SEARCH three times to display the BLANK SEARCH

menu.

3. Press FWD on the VCR or FFon the remote to begin

searching for six seconds of blank tape. A message appears on the screen if a blank area is not found.

4. Press STOP to stop BLANK searching.

Frame Advance (SLOW•F. ADV Button)

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

1. Press PAUSE on the remote or PLAY•PAUSE on the VCR

during playback to stop the action.

2. Press SLOW•F. ADV each time you want to view a frame

of the scene.

3. Press PAUSE or PLAY on the remote or PLAY•PAUSE on

the VCR to resume normal playback.

Automatic Tracking

The VCR has automatic tracking which adjusts the picture when you are playing back a tape recorded on another VCR. Automatic tracking is turned on when a tape is inserted or the VCRÕs power is turned on.

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.

CABLE

1 2 3

54 6

PREV CH

PAUSE

SLOW•F.ADV

REC

STOP

CLEAR

POWER

TRACKING

REW

PLAY

SPEED

VCR

INPUT

CHAN

VOL

MUTE

DISP

TV•VCR

BLANK SEARCH

SEARCHING FOR BLANK AREA

PRESS FF TO BEGIN PRESS SEARCH TO EXIT

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VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR PLUS+ 2 TIMER RECORDINGS 3 TIME 4 CHANNELS 5 PREFERENCES 6 AUDIO

Playing a Tape

Using the Playback Features

TAPE PLAYBACK: HI-FI/LINEAR 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. Mono 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 feature lets you

select which audio you play back.

To Select Playback Sound

1. Press MENU to see the VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 6 to see the AUDIO menu on the TV screen.

3. Press 2 to switch between HI-FI or LINEAR sound.

¥ Select HI-FI to play back sound recorded on the Hi-

Fi track and for normal use.

The Hi-Fi indicator lights in the VCRÕs display

panel.

¥ Select LINEAR to play back the sound recorded on

the linear track, such as a second audio program

(SAP). The Hi-Fi indicator turns off in the VCRÕs

display panel.

AUDIO

1 RECEPTION: STEREO 2 TAPE PLAYBACK: HI-FI

0 EXIT

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Recording and Playback Feature

COMMERCIAL

ADVANCE™

COMMERCIALAADVANCEª is a patented technology that detects and marks most commercials on your tape for any recording that is more than 15 minutes long. During playback, the VCR automatically skips the detected commercial segments or you can choose to manually skip them. This feature reduces three minutes of commercials into approximately 8-12 seconds of fast forwarding in the SLP speed. You can select a background of blue or see the video as the commercials are skipped.

After recording, the VCR rewinds the tape to the beginning of the recording and determines where the commercials are located. It then marks the beginning and end of the detected commercial segments and returns the tape to the end of the recording.

It does not erase the commercials from the tape.

Because television signals do not indicate where commercials are located, this feature finds and marks them through a set of formulas based on how television is broadcast today. Since television stations broadcast differently and insert their own commercials, you may experience some variations in this featureÕs effectiveness. Station promotions, identifications, and announcements are not considered commercials Ñ but might be skipped.

See ÒTrouble ChecksÓ section for answers to common questions about COMMERCIAL

ADVANCEª.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR PLUS+ 2 TIMER RECORDINGS 3 TIME 4 CHANNELS 5 PREFERENCES

PREFERENCES

1 REMOTE CONTROL: VCR1 2 AUTO PLAY: ON 3 FRONT PANEL: AUTO 4 ALERT SOUND: OFF 5 CA MARKING: ON

THE VCR IS WAITING TO MARK COMMERCIALS IN THE PROGRAM YOU RECORDED.

1 MARK THEM NOW 2 MARK THEM LATER 3 DON’T MARK COMMERCIALS

THE VCR WILL BEGIN MARKING IN 30 SECONDS...

COMMERCIALAADVANCE™ Marking

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 5 to display the PREFERENCES menu.

3. Make sure CA MARKING is set to ON. If not, press 5.

The VCR will mark most commercials for the following types of recording:

¥VCR Plus+, Timer, or One Touch Recording: The VCR will

automatically mark the commercials after the power is turned off.

¥Manual Recording: When you press STOP to stop recording, the

VCR will ask you if you want to mark the commercials. Just follow the on-screen display.

MARK and COMM alternate in the display panel while the VCR is marking commercials.

To Stop COMMERCIALAADVANCE™ Marking

Press STOP to cancel commercial marking.

To Turn Off Marking

For special VCR use (such as editing or copying) or if you decide not to use this feature, turn COMMERCIAL

ADVANCEª marking (CA MARKING) off.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 5 to display the PREFERENCES menu.

3. Press 5 to select CA MARKING: OFF.

The VCR will not mark the commercials.

COMMERCIAL

ADVANCEª is a trademark of Arthur D. Little Enterprises, Inc.

A Jerry Iggulden invention licensed by Arthur D. Little Enterprises, Inc.

MARKING COMMERCIALS... PRESS STOP TO CANCEL

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR PLUS+ 2 TIMER RECORDINGS 3 TIME 4 CHANNELS 5 PREFERENCES

PREFERENCES

1 REMOTE CONTROL: VCR1 2 AUTO PLAY: ON 3 FRONT PANEL: AUTO 4 ALERT SOUND: ON 5 CA MARKING: OFF 6 CA PLAYBACK: AUTO 7 CA DISPLAY: BLUE

0 EXIT

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To Select a Background for Playback

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 5 to display the PREFERENCES menu.

3. Press 7 to select CA DISPLAY: BLUE or VIDEO.

¥ Select BLUE to have the VCR display a blue screen while it

advances through the block of marked commercials.

¥ Select VIDEO to have the VCR display the video as it advances

through the block of marked commercials.

To Play Back a Recording Made Using COMMERCIALAADVANCE™

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 5 to display the PREFERENCES menu.

3. Press 6 to select CA PLAYBACK: AUTO or MANUAL.

¥ Select AUTO to have the VCR automatically advance through

the blocks of marked commercials.

It works with most 30, 45, and 60-second commercials.

A commercial group starting within the first two minutes or last two minutes of a recording will not be automatically skipped.

A commercial will not be skipped if the recording starts in the middle of a commercial segment, one isolated commercial is shown without others, or a commercial is longer than one minute. Press FF to scan through the commercial.

It is possible that part of a recorded program might be skipped if the program segment is between commercials and less than one minute or there are frequent dark and quiet scenes. If part of the program is skipped, rewind the tape to the beginning of the skipped program segment and press PLAY.

¥ Select MANUAL and the VCR will not advance through the

blocks of marked commercials until you press SEARCH.

The VCR will resume playback when it reaches the end of the marked commercials.

If you press SEARCH during playback of material other than commercials, the VCR will still advance to the end of the next ÒmarkedÓ commercial block and resume playback.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR PLUS+ 2 TIMER RECORDINGS 3 TIME 4 CHANNELS 5 PREFERENCES

PREFERENCES

1 REMOTE CONTROL: VCR1 2 AUTO PLAY: ON 3 FRONT PANEL: AUTO 4 ALERT SOUND: OFF 5 CA MARKING: ON 6 CA PLAYBACK: AUTO 7 CA DISPLAY: BLUE

0 EXIT

Recording and Playback Feature

COMMERCIAL

ADVANCE™

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR PLUS+ 2 TIMER RECORDINGS 3 TIME 4 CHANNELS 5 PREFERENCES

PREFERENCES

1 REMOTE CONTROL: VCR1 2 AUTO PLAY: ON 3 FRONT PANEL: AUTO 4 ALERT SOUND: ON 5 CA MARKING: OFF 6 CA PLAYBACK: AUTO 7 CA DISPLAY: BLUE

0 EXIT

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Recording a Program

Recordings

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 its safety tab in place.

2. Press VCR to set the remote to control the VCR.

3. If you are using one of the basic hookups, make sure the VCR indicator lights in the VCRÕs display panel. If not, press TV•VCR to turn it on.

4. Use SPEED on the remote to select a recording speed.

The tape speed indicator appears on the TV screen.

5. Select the channel to be recorded.

The channel number appears on the TV screen.

6. Press RECORD on the VCR or RECon the remote to begin 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 you are using one of the basic hookups, press TV•VCR to switch to the

TV channel.

The VCR indicator turns 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•EJECT on the VCR or STOP on the remote when the

recording is finished.

Recording Time

Cassette SP SLP

T-120 2Hrs 6Hrs T-160 2Hrs 40Min 8Hrs

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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 turns off automatically at the end of the recording.

1. Turn on the VCR.

2. Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.

3. Select the channel you want to record.

4. Use SPEED on the remote to select a recording speed.

5. Press REC on the remote or RECORD on the VCR twice to start

recording.

6. Press RECORD or REC repeatedly until the amount of recording time for

the program is displayed on the TV screen.

Each press of RECORD or REC increases the time Ñ 30 minutes up to 4

hours.

The amount of time the VCR records, power indicator flashes, and TIMER

indicators lights in the VCR display panel.

During recording, press RECORD on the VCR or REC on the remote to display the time remaining on the TV screen. Press RECORD or REC again

to increase the recording time.

Stopping a One Touch Recording in Progress

You can stop a recording by:

¥ Pressing and holding the STOP button on the remote or STOP•EJECT on

the VCR for approximately three seconds.

¥ Pressing the RECORD button until 0:00 is displayed for the recording.

REC CH 06 RECORD LENGTH 0:00

PRESS REC TO SET LENGTH

Display on TV Screen

Press Recording

RECORD 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)

Normal Record

0:00 Turns Off

REW PLAY•PAUSE FWDRECORDPOWER

TV•VCR

CHANNEL

TRACKING

STOP•EJECT

VCR

RECORD

Display showing 30 minutes remaining for recording

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VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR PLUS+ 2 TIMER RECORDINGS 3 TIME 4 CHANNELS

Recording a Program

Recording While You’re Away (VCR Plus+* Recording)

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

VCR Plus+ Setup

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 for the VCR Plus+ channels that are different from 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 CHANNELS menu.

4. Press 4 to display VCR PLUS+ CHANNEL LIST

menu.

5. Using the worksheet on the next page, press two

numbers to enter each channel number you receive on a different

channel than the assigned VCR

Plus+ channel number. If a channel in your area has been assigned more

than one VCR Plus+ channel number, enter that same channel number next to each VCR Plus+ channel number.

Press CHAN up or down to move the VCR PLUS+

numbers up or down on the menu.

Press CLEAR on the remote to erase a number.

6. Press MENU when you are finished.

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 ViewerÕs Choice 1 94 ViewerÕs 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

CHANNELS

1 AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH 2 ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS 3 SIGNAL TYPE: CABLE 4 VCR PLUS+ CHANNEL LIST

VCR+ CHANNEL MY CHANNEL

5 -4 46 3 -> -> -> -2 -1 --

USE CHAN UP/DN TO SELECT PRESS 0-9 TO CHANGE PRESS MENU TO SAVE

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Recording a Program

VCR Plus+

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.

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VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR PLUS+

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 Ñ using VCR.

¥ The VCR is set up for VCR Plus+ programming.

Setting a VCR Plus+ Recording

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

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

3. Press numbers on the remote to enter 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 a recording speed using the SPEED button.

7. Press CLEAR if you want to change the program end time.

This feature lets you extend the recording time on VCR Plus+ programs. Also, this option may be useful when you are recording programs such as sporting events that could exceed scheduled broadcast times.

8. Press MENU to enter your program.

A reminder appears which times or you can press MENU until VCR MAIN MENU appears.

If you have entered two programs whose times overlap,

PROGRAMS OVERLAP appears on the screen.

9. Repeat steps 2 – 8 for additional programs or press 0 to

remove the menu from the TV screen.

10. Turn off the VCR before recording time. The TIMER indicator appears in the VCR display panel.

Stopping a VCR Plus+ Recording in Progress

You can stop a recording by pressing and holding the STOP button on the remote or STOP•EJECT on the VCR for

approximately three seconds.

Recording a Program

Recording While You’re Away (VCR Plus+ Recording)

VCR PLUS+

ENTER PLUSCODE NUMBER

(FROM TV LISTING)

VCR PLUS+

ENTER PLUSCODE NUMBER

(FROM TV LISTING)

123456-

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 ADJUST PRESS MENU TO SAVE

PROGRAM 1 HAS BEEN SAVED

REMEMBER TO INSERT A RECORDABLE TAPE AND TURN THE VCR OFF BEFORE THE PROGRAM START TIME.

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VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR PLUS+ 2 TIMER RECORDINGS

Recording a Program

Recording While You’re Away (Timer Recording)

The timer program and VCR Plus+ 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 its safety tab in place has been inserted with enough tape to record the

programs.

¥ The remote is set to control the VCR Ñ using VCR.

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 on the remote to select line input), start time including AM or PM, end time, and start date of the

recording. Follow the on-screen prompts.

Press CLEAR on the remote to correct an entry.

6. Press SPEED, or 1(SP), 2 (SLP) on the remote to select the

recording speed.

7. Press MENU to enter your program.

A reminder appears which times or you can press MENU until TIMER RECORDINGS menu appears.

If you have entered two programs whose times overlap,

PROGRAMS OVERLAP appears on the screen.

8. Repeat steps 3–7 for additional programs or press

MENU twice to remove the menu from the TV screen.

9. Turn off the VCR before the recording time.

If using a cable box, leave it turned on and tuned to the channel you want to record.

The TIMER indicator appears in the VCR display panel.

Stopping a Timer Recording in Progress

You can stop a recording by pressing and holding the STOP button on the remote or STOP•EJECT on the VCR for

approximately three seconds.

PROGRAM 1 HAS BEEN SAVED

REMEMBER TO INSERT A RECORDABLE TAPE AND TURN THE VCR OFF BEFORE THE PROGRAM START TIME.

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 PM END TIME --:--

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

1=SP 2=SLP

PRESS CLEAR TO CORRECT PRESS MENU TO SAVE

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Recording a Program

Checking or Clearing VCR Plus+ or Timer Recordings

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

2. Press 2 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu.

3. Press 2 to display the REVIEW EXISTING PROGS menu.

Each entered program is displayed for a few seconds in sequence.

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

program.

Timer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input

The line input refers to the signal coming from the VCRÕs

AUDIO and VIDEO IN jacks. 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 on the remote to enter VIDEO instead

of the channel number on the TV screen during timer programming.

Recording While You’re Away (Timer Recording)

VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR PLUS+ 2 TIMER RECORDINGS

PROGRAM 1 (ONE TIME)

CHANNEL VIDEO START TIME --:-END TIME --:-START DATE --/--/-TAPE SPEED SLP

PRESS CLEAR TO CORRECT PRESS MENU TO EXIT

TIMER RECORDINGS

1 CREATE A NEW PROGRAM 2 REVIEW EXISTING PROGS.

PROGRAM 1 (ONE TIME)

CHANNEL 08 START TIME 02:10 PM END TIME 03:35 PM START DATE 02/02/96 FRI TAPE SPEED SLP

PRESS CLEAR TO DELETE PRESS MENU FOR NEXT PROG

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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 the TVÕs video input.

1. Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.

2. If you are using one of the basic hookups, make sure the VCR indicator lights 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 on the TV screen.

4. Select the channel or line input (channel 00) to be recorded. The channel number or VIDEO appears on the TV screen.

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. B. Press 6 to display the AUDIO menu. C. Press 1 to select the type of audio RECEPTION:

STEREO, MONO, or SAP.

¥ Select STEREO for normal and stereo broadcast TV

recording.

The STEREO indicator 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 Ònoisy.Ó

¥ Select SAP to record SAP (second audio program) on

the linear track.

The SAP indicator appears on the TV screen when the

station you are tuned to is broadcasting SAP.

6. Press RECORD on the VCR or REC on the remote to start

recording.

7. Press STOP•EJECT on the VCR or STOP on the remote

when you are finished.

Stereo Broadcast 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.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR PLUS+ 2 TIMER RECORDINGS 3 TIME 4 CHANNELS 5 PREFERENCES 6 AUDIO

AUDIO

1 RECEPTION: STEREO 2 TAPE PLAYBACK: HI-FI

0 EXIT

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Recording a Program

RECORDING AUDIO

To Record Audio Only

1. Press the INPUT button or 0,0 on the remote to hear the source attached to the AUDIO jacks. VIDEO appears on

the TV screen. The VCR records audio from the audio equipment

connected to the AUDIO1 (L and R) IN jacks.

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

The tape speed indicator appears on the TV screen.

3. Start playing the audio source. Then, press RECORD on the VCR or REC on the remote to begin recording.

4. Press STOP•EJECT on the VCR or STOP on the remote

when you are finished.

To Play Back 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.

Using the Recording Features

Recording Pause

To prevent recording short passages of unwanted material, use PAUSE or PLAY•PAUSE

during recording to stop and start recording. The VCR automatically switches from pause to stop after a few minutes.

Pro-Tect Plus™ (Child Lock) Feature

This feature is useful to tamper proof your timer recordings from unwanted changes and/or protect the VCR from misoperation by other users in the household.

To Lock the VCR

Press and hold POWER or VCR button on the remote for

approximately six seconds to turn on the Pro-Tect Plusª feature.

SAFE appears in the VCR front panel to let you know the

feature is activated.

To Unlock the VCR

Press and hold VCR button on the remote for approximately

six seconds to unlock the VCR.

You can record audio only from another audio source connected to the AUDIO1 IN (L and R) jacks on the

back of the VCR. Any video on the tape will be erased when you record audio only.

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Operating Instructions

(Refer to hookup on page 6.)

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 the TVÕs video input.

3. If you connected your VCR using Option A (page 6), tune the recording VCR to

channel 3 or 4 Ð the one selected on the back of the playback VCR.

If you connected your VCR using Option B (page 6), press INPUT on the

recording VCRÕs remote to select the line input.

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

with its safety tab in place into the recording VCR.

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.

6. Press RECORD on the VCR or REC on the remote, then PAUSE on the

recording VCR.

7. Press the 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 the

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•EJECT 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.

Copying and Editing Tapes Using Compatible Remote

If you have a compatible GE, RCA, or ProScan remote with VCR1 and VCR2 buttons, you can program this VCR to respond to either VCR1 or VCR2. This lets you control both VCRs with one remote for easier

copying and editing.

Set the REMOTE CONTROL feature of this VCR to VCR1 or VCR2 position. Then, the compatible remote controls the VCR with either the VCR1 or VCR2 button

Ñ depending on the 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: VCR1 or VCR2 feature.

4. Press VCR1 or VCR2 on your compatible

VCRÕs remote to change the setting and

program this VCR to respond to VCR1 or VCR2 Ñ depending on the position you

selected in step 3.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR PLUS+ 2 TIMER RECORDINGS 3 TIME 4 CHANNELS 5 PREFERENCES

Recording a Program

Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes

Caution: The unauthorized recording of television programs and other materials may infringe the rights of others.

PREFERENCES

1 REMOTE CONTROL: VCR1

PREFERENCES

( PRESS VCR2 TO CHANGE ) 2 AUTO PLAY: ON 3 FRONT PANEL: AUTO 4 ALERT SOUND: OFF 5 CA MARKING: OFF 6 CA PLAYBACK: AUTO 7 CA DISPLAY: BLUE

0 EXIT

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Front Panel

Back Panel

References

Location of Controls

CHANNEL or TRACKING up or down

Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCRÕs channel memory.

Adjusts tracking during playback.

FWD (Fast-Forward)

Fast-forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped.

Searches the picture forward during playback.

PLAY•PAUSE

Plays a tape.

Pauses the tape for stop-action viewing during playback.

Pauses the tape during recording to prevent recording unwanted material.

POWER

Turns the VCR on or off.

RECORD

Starts the 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 (Rewind)

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

STOP•EJECT

Stops the VCRÕs normal functions such as record, playback, rewind, fast-forward, or pause.

Ejects the cassette when the VCR is stopped.

TV•VCR

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

3CH.4 Switch

Selects the channel to which you 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 a signal from an antenna or cable system when attached.

OUT TO TV Connector

Passes signal to TV using the cable supplied.

VIDEO1 IN and AUDIO1 IN Jacks

Receives signals from another component like a VCR or camcorder when it is connected to these jacks. Use

INPUT (channel 00) on the remote to

select.

VIDEO1 OUT and AUDIO1 OUT Jacks

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

OUT TO TV

IN FROM ANT.

VHF/UHF

3 CH. 4

AUDIO1

VIDEO1

OUT

REW PLAY•PAUSE FWDRECORDPOWER

TV•VCR

CHANNEL

TRACKING

STOP•EJECT

VCR

A M

Remote Sensor

Tape Compartment

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References

Location of Controls

Display Panel

Hi-Fi Indicator

Lights when TAPE PLAYBACK feature is set to HI-FI.

Power Indicator

Lights when the VCR is turned on. Flashes during a recording.

Time, Channel Number, or Line Input (L)

The current time is displayed. Only the AM indicator appears; when the time is PM, no

indicator appears.

The channel number or line input is displayed.

Press INPUT on the remote to display the line input indicator (L) to record from the VIDEO1 IN and AUDIO1 IN jacks.

Status Indicators

Shows what the VCR is doing.

PLAY A tape is playing. REC A tape is recording. REW A tape is rewinding. FF A tape is fast forwarding. STOP A tape is stopped.

TIMER Indicator

Shows VCR is set for timer recording when VCR is turned off.

Flashes when the timer recording is set and there is no cassette in the VCR.

VCR Indicator

Lights when using the TV•VCR button.

When using one of the basic hookups:

¥ The picture comes from the VCR when VCR

indicator is on.

¥ The picture comes from the television channels

when VCR indicator is off.

A M

TIMERVCR Hi-Fi

Current Time, Channel Number, or Line Indicator (L), or Status

Power Indicator

VCR

Indicator

Timer Indicator

Hi-Fi

Indicator

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References

Format: VHS

Record/Playback Video: 4-Head System: Audio: VHS Hi-Fi Stereo 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: 23 watts

Dimensions: 3.5 inches high

(89 mm)

14.2 inches wide (360 mm)

11.2 inches deep (285 mm)

Weight: 8.2 pounds

(3.7 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 nonabrasive, 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

VCR does not respond to remote

Remote no longer controls a GE TV

Remote no longer controls a compatible TV, cable box, or satellite receiver

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

Rewind does not operate

Clock shows incorrect time or date

Time did not adjust for daylight savings.

¥ 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 and reset it. Re-install the batteries and try remote again.

¥ Press VCR to set remote to control the VCR. ¥ Aim remote at VCR with no objects between them. ¥ Change batteries. ¥ Check the ProTect Plusª feature.

¥ Press TV to set remote to control a compatible TV. See page 11. ¥ Reprogram remote for GE TV. See page 11.

¥ Press TV or CABLE button to set remote to control the corresponding component. See pages

11 and 14.

¥ Reprogram remote to control the component. See pages 11 and 14.

¥ Aim remote at TV with no objects between them. ¥ Reprogram remote after batteries have been changed. ¥ Change batteries.

¥ 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 3CH.4

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, stop action, frame advance, and slow-motion

playback. ¥ Press TRACKING to move streaks for the best 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) appears 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 reinsert cassette. ¥ Broken tape Ñ try another cassette. ¥ VCR is in pause mode. Press PAUSE or PLAY•PAUSE on the remote or the VCR during

recording or playback. ¥ Check the ProTect Plusª feature.

¥ Safety tab removed from cassette. ¥ Make sure the line indicator (L) is turned off in VCRÕs display panel for normal recording

from the VCRÕs tuner. Press INPUT on the remote to turn the line input off. ¥ Check the ProTect Plusª feature.

¥ Tape already rewound.

¥ Power interruption. Clock on the front panel will show -:- -. ¥ Clock was not set accurately (check AM/PM and date). See page 9. ¥ Daylight saving time information incorrect. See page 9.

¥ Make sure AUTO DST feature is turned on.

Trouble Here's what to try:

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References

Trouble Checks

Trouble Here's what to try:

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

VCR makes noise when stopped

Will not AUTO-SEARCH active channels correctly

Cannot select channels over 69

Cassette with safety tab removed does not start to play automatically

Tape plays back in slow motion

TIMER indicator flashes

Time counter disappears while searching

On-screen menus in English, French or Spanish

Stereo or SAP sound not recorded

No stereo sound during playback

Stereo audio too noisy

VCR forwards through commercials or momentarily displays a blue screen during playback

VCR forwards through a rental or pre-recorded tape displaying a blue screen

COMMERCIAL

ADVANCEª feature does not mark

commercials

Commercials recorded even though COMMERCIALAADVANCEª feature was turned on.

¥ 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. 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

continues 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.

¥ 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.

¥ Press SLOW•F.ADV or PLAY to return to normal playback.

¥ Timer recording programmed and no cassette in VCR.

¥ This is normal.

¥ Check language feature in ÒStartupÓ section. ¥ RECEPTION: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature must be set to STEREO to record

broadcast stereo.

¥ RECEPTION: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature must be set to SAP to record a second

audio program.

¥ STEREO or SAP indicator not on. Station not broadcast in stereo or SAP. ¥ PLAYBACK: HI-FI/LINEAR must be set to HI-FI to hear stereo sound during playback. ¥ Stereo signal is weak. Set RECEPTION: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature to MONO.

¥ Press one of the TRACKING up or down buttons to minimize the noise.

¥ COMMERCIALAADVANCEª

CA PLAYBACK feature set to AUTO.

See pages 21-22.

¥ Some tapes use special control track marking. Set the COMMERCIAL

ADVANCEª CA PLAYBACK feature, in the PREFERENCES menu to MANUAL.

The commercial advance feature does not mark commercials under the following situations:

¥ CA Marking: ON/OFF feature set to OFF. See page 21. ¥ Recording is less than 15 minutes. ¥ A single isolated commercial cannot be marked. ¥ Recording started in the middle of a commercial segment. ¥ The commercial is longer than one minute. ¥ A commercial group within the first or last two minutes of a recording. ¥ It does not mark commercials between 30-and-45 seconds and 45-and-60 seconds. ¥ Accuracy and effectiveness can vary depending upon program content and the

characteristics of the commercials.

¥ Effectiveness may vary when local television stations insert their own commercials.

¥ COMMERCIALAADVANCEª is designed to record the commercials, mark them, and

then skip over the marked commercials during playback.

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References

Questions and Answers About COMMERCIALAAADVANCE™

Question Answer

Will commercials be scanned through only on playback of recordings?

How fast does the COMMERCIAL

ADVANCEª

VCR scan through the commercial breaks?

Are commercials still recorded if I want to watch them?

What if the VCR scans forward through part of my program?

Once a recording has been marked, does

COMMERCIAL

ADVANCEª work each time

the tape is played?

After marking commercials, is the tape left at the beginning or end of the recording?

Does the marking process interfere with other programmed recordings?

What happens if the marking process is interrupted?

Does COMMERCIAL

ADVANCEª work in all

recording speeds?

Will COMMERCIAL

ADVANCEª marked

recordings work in non-

COMMERCIAL

ADVANCEª VCRs?

Yes. The VCR does not rewind and mark commercial segments until after recording is finished.

In SLP tape speed, a 3-minute commercial break is scanned through in approximately 8-12 seconds. In SP, it takes about 25-35 seconds.

Yes. The recorded program, including commercials, can be viewed by setting the CA PLAYBACK feature to MANUAL.

Simply rewind the tape to just before the skipped segment, and press PLAY to view the program.

Yes. If the CA PLAYBACK feature is set to AUTO, the marked commercials should be skipped each time the tape is played in a COMMERCIAL

ADVANCEª VCR.

The tape is left at the end of the recording so it is in position to begin additional programmed recordings.

No. If two or more recordings are programmed together without sufficient time to mark the first recording, marking will take place after all recordings have completed.

Marking can be interrupted to allow use of the VCR. Marking will resume again when the VCRÕs power is turned off as long as the tape has not been ejected from the VCR.

Yes, COMMERCIAL

ADVANCEª works in SP, LP, and SLP.

A COMMERCIAL

ADVANCEª marked recording will play in a non-

COMMERCIAL

ADVANCEª VCR, but commercials will not automatically

be skipped.

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References

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 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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References

Index

+ and – Buttons .......................................................12,13,16

3CH.4 Switch.......................................................3-6,7,10,33

Accessories, Included.........................................................7

Add or Remove Channels from Memory........................8

ADD/REMOVE CHANNEL Menu.....................................8

ALERT SOUND Feature ..................................................10

Antenna Connections......................................................2,3

ANTENNA Signal ................................................................8

AUDIO MENU..........................................................20,30,31

AUDIO1/VIDEO1 IN Jacks ..................................6,29,32,33

AUDIO1/VIDEO1 OUT Jacks.....................................3-5,33

Audio Only, Recording....................................................31

AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH .............................................8

AUTO, Display Panel .......................................................10

AUTO PLAY Feature ........................................................15

Automatic Tracking..........................................................19

Back Panel..........................................................................33

Batteries, Inserting in Remote ...........................................7

BLANK SEARCH Feature................................................19

BRIGHT, Display Panel ...................................................10

CABLE Button ..............................................................12,14

CABLE Signal ......................................................................6

Cable Box Function Buttons.......................................12-14

Cable Box, Programming Remote ..................................14

Cable System With Cable Box Connections..............2,4,5

Cable System Without Cable Box Connections...........2,3

Card, Registration................................................................i

CF DISPLAY Feature........................................................22

CF MARKING Feature......................................................21

CF PLAYBACK Feature ...................................................22

CHAN Up or Down Buttons.......................................12-14

CHANNEL Buttons............................................................33

Checking Timer Recordings............................................29

Checks, Trouble............................................................36,37

Child Lock Feature ...........................................................31

Choosing a Hookup............................................................2

Cleaning the VCR .............................................................35

CLEAR Button......................................................9,12,27-29

Clearing VCR Plus+ or

Timer Recordings........................................................29

Clock Setting........................................................................9

COMMERCIALAADVANCEª

Recording and Playback .......................................21,22

Questions and Answers About.................................38

Connections......................................................................2-6

Antenna.....................................................................2,3

Audio/Video Jacks...............................................2,3-6

Cable-TV ................................................................2,4,5

Two VCRs ....................................................................6

Contents ...............................................................................1

Controlling a

Cable Box ...................................................................14

TV................................................................................11

Copying Tape, Connections ..............................................6

Copying and Editing Tapes.............................................32

Date and Time, Setting.......................................................9

Daylight Savings Time.......................................................9

Design Specifications........................................................35

DIM, Display Panel ...........................................................10

DISPLAY Button ..........................................................12,17

Display Panel................................................................10,34

Editing and Copying Tapes.............................................32

EJECT•STOP Button ..................................................15,33

English Language ...............................................................9

F.ADV (Frame Advance)•SLOW Button...................12,19

FF (Fast Forward) Button ......................................12,18,19

FWD (Fast Forward) Button..................................18,19,33

Frame Advance Feature..............................................12,19

Fran•ais.................................................................................9

French Language.................................................................9

Front Panel.........................................................................33

Hookups

Antenna.....................................................................2,3

Audio/Video Jacks...............................................2,3-6

Cable-TV ................................................................2,4,5

Two VCRs ....................................................................6

HI-FI Playback............................................................20

IN FROM ANT. Connector ........................................3-6,33

INDEX SEARCH...............................................................18

INPUT Button ................................................12,29,31,32,33

LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE Menu.............................9

Language, Selecting............................................................9

Langue..................................................................................9

Limited Warranty .............................................................39

Line Input, Recording From............................................29

Linear Playback.................................................................20

Location of Controls

Back Panel..................................................................33

Display Panel.............................................................34

Front Panel.................................................................33

Remote Control ....................................................12,13

LP Speed.............................................................................23

Manual Tracking...............................................................19

MENU Button ............................................................8-10,12

Normal Recording ............................................................23

Number Buttons............................................11,12,13,25,28

One Touch Recording ......................................................24

OUT TO TV Connector ..............................................3-6,33

PANEL DISPLAY Feature................................................10

PAUSE Button....................................................12,16,31,32

Pause for Stop Action.......................................................16

Pause, Recording...............................................................31

Picture Search....................................................................16

PLAY Button..................................................12,15,16,32,33

PLAY•PAUSE Button..................................................16,33

Playing a Tape..............................................................15-20

POWER Button ............................................................12,33

POWER Indicator.............................................................34

PREV CH Button...............................................................12

Programming Remote for

Cable Box ...................................................................14

TV................................................................................11

VCR.............................................................................32

ProTect Plusª ...................................................................31

REC Button....................................................12,13,23,24,32

RECORD Button................................................23,24,32,33

Recording

Audio Only ................................................................31

From Another VCR...................................................32

Normal........................................................................23

One Program While Watching Another................23

One Touch..................................................................24

Pause...........................................................................31

SAP..............................................................................30

Speeds.........................................................................23

Stereo TV....................................................................30

Timer...........................................................................28

VCR Plus+ ............................................................25-27

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Index

Registration Card.................................................................i

REMOTE CONTROL Feature .........................................32

Remote Control ............................................................12,13

Remote Sensor...................................................................33

Remove or Add Channels from Memory.......................8

Review Programs Feature ...............................................29

REW Button........................................................12,13,18,33

SAP Recording ..................................................................30

Safety Precautions ...............................................................i

SEARCH Button .....................................................12,13,18

Searching, Picture .............................................................16

Second Audio Program....................................................30

Sensor, Remote..................................................................33

Setting

Time and Date ...............................................................9

Timer Recording .........................................................28

Up the VCR...............................................................7-10

VCR Plus+ Recording.................................................27

SIGNAL TYPE Feature.......................................................8

SLOW +/– Button....................................................12,13,16

Slow Motion.......................................................................16

SLP Speed..........................................................................23

Solving Problems .........................................................36,37

SOUND ALERT Feature ..................................................10

SP Speed ............................................................................23

Spanish Language...............................................................9

Specifications.....................................................................35

SPEED Button...............................................12,13,23,27,28

Speeds, Recording.............................................................23

Stereo TV, Recording........................................................30

STOP Button.............................................................12,13,15,16

STOP•EJECT Button ..................................................15,33

Stopping a Recording.............................................24,17,28

Table of Contents ................................................................1

Tape Playback....................................................................20

Time and Date, Setting.......................................................9

Time Counter.....................................................................17

TIMER Indicator...........................................................29,34

Timer Recording

Checking and Clearing.............................................29

Front VCR Line Input...............................................29

Recording...................................................................28

Setting.........................................................................28

Stopping .....................................................................28

Tracking, Automatic and Manual ..................................19

TRACKING Button.............................................12,13,19,33

Trouble Checks.............................................................36,37

TV Button......................................................................11-13

TV Function Buttons ...................................................11-13

TV•VCR Button.................................................3-6,10,23,33

VCR Button...................................................................12,32

VCR1 Button......................................................................32

VCR2 Button......................................................................32

VCR Controls................................................................33,34

VCR, Cleaning...................................................................35

VCR Function Button ..................................................12,13

VCR Indicator....................................................................10

VCR Plus+ Recording

Checking or Clearing................................................29

Setting.........................................................................27

Setup ......................................................................25,26

Stopping .....................................................................27

VCR, Turn On......................................................................7

VCRs Memory, Placing Channels ....................................8

VCRs, Connecting for Tape Copying...............................6

VIDEO1 IN Jacks .......................................................6,29,33

VIDEO1 OUT Jacks.....................................................3-5,33

Warning..............................................................................10

Warranty, Limited ............................................................39

Zero Search ........................................................................18

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1996 Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc. Trademark(s)®Registered Marca(s) Registrada(s) Printed in Japan

Part Number 96-VG4259–1

VQTS3242 (A)

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.

If you would like a copy of this manual in French, please follow the instructions below:

Si un livret d’instructions en français n’est pas inclus avec votre appareil, vous pouvez en obtenir un (indiquer le numéro de modèle, votre nom, et votre adresse) en vous adressant à:

Thomson Consumer Electronics Attention: Canadian Operations P.O. Box 0944 Indianapolis, IN 46206-0944

For your nearest Home Entertainment Dealer or Authorized Servicenter call toll-free in the U.S.A.

1-800-447-1700

Canadian Consumers – Your toll free numbers are:

English: 1-800-522-0338 French: 1-800-522-0445

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