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Other Features ................................................... 35

Picture Search Options ......................................................... 36

Forward and Reverse Search .......................................... 36

Slow Motion .................................................................... 36

Commercial Scan (SEARCH Button) .............................. 36

Frame Advance ................................................................ 37

Index Search .................................................................... 37

Zero Search ...................................................................... 38

Time Counter ......................................................................... 38

On-Screen Displays ............................................................... 39

Tracking .................................................................................. 39

Connections ....................................................... 41

Things to Know Before Connecting Components .............. 41

Connecting Your VCR ............................................................. 42

Jacks and Cables ............................. ................................ 42

Choosing a VCR Connection .......................................... 43

Advantages of Audio/Video Cable Connections .......... 43

Don't Forget Abo(Jt the Auto TV/VCR Feature ................ 43

TV with RF Jack Only ....................................................... 44

TV with Audio/Video Jacks ............................................. 45

TV with Audio/Video Jacks and Cable Box to

Unscramble Pay Channels Only ................................. 46

Appendix A: Reference ...................................... 47

Front Panel ............................................................................. 48

Back Panel .............................................................................. 48

Display Panel ......................................................................... 49

Troubleshooting Tips ............................................................. 50

Specifications ........................................................................ 53

Cleaning the VCR ................................................................... 53

Limited Warranty ................................................................... 54

Index ................................................................. 55

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and I wrote this User's Guide. It's my job to see that

you have a rewarding user manual experience. And, I
think you'll be pleased with the features that can be

accessed through the on-screen menus.

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

use the on-screen menus. Reading these sections
gives you the basic information you need to use

your VCR.

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The rest of the book highlights playback and recording

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

tips, limited warranty, and index.

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Step 1: Unpack the Box

The following items come packed in the box:

• VCR

• Remote control

• RF coaxial dable

STEP 2: Install Batteries in the
Remote Control

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

1. Remove the cover of the battery compartment.

2. Place batteries in remote, matching the + and - ends of each

battery to the diagram inside the compartment.

3. Replace the cover.

STEP 3: Connect Your VCR

If you connect your VCR to your home antenna or cable system

and then to your TV, use the VCR's ANT. IN and RFOUT jacks for
a good signal as shown.

If you have a TV with AUDIO/VIDEO jacks, use the audio/video

jacks on the TV and VCR for a better connection. Refer to the

Connections section, toward the back of the manual.

VCR

TV

CABLE,CABLEBOX OR_ANTENNA

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Step 4: Plug in the VCR

Match the wide blade of the plug with the wide slot in the outlet.
Be sure to insert the plug completely.

Step 5: Tune the TV

Tune the "IV to the VCR viewing channel. The VCR viewing

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

If you connect your VCR using the ANTENNA connectors

with RF coaxial cable, set the 3CH.4 switch to channel 3 or
channel 4--the channel you want to use on your "IV.

If you connect your VCR using the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks with

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

Step 6: Turn On the VCR

The first time you connect your VCR and turn it on, a menu

screen appears. This is the beginning of the On-Screen Guide
which helps you to set up specific features of the VCR.
If you choose not to use this Guide, you can set up each
feature individually.

Go to the next step to understand how to move through and
change items in the menu system.

Step 7: Access the Menus

The MENU and number buttons let you access, select, and change
menu items. For example, to change the AUTO PLAY setting, you

would do the following:

VCR Viewing Channel
When using the ANTENNA jacks to

connect your VCR, tune your TV to
channel 3 or 4.

When using the audio/video jacks to
connect your VCR, tune your TV to
the TV's video input.

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2. Press 5 to display the PREFERENCES menu.

PREFERENCES

1 Remote Control: VCR1
2 Auto Play: ON

3 Auto TV/VCR: ON

0 Exit

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

PREFERENCES

1 Remote Control: VCR2
2 Auto PLay: OFF

3 Auto TV/VCR: ON

0 Exit

See Set-Up Features for detailed information about the Auto

Play feature.

STEP 8: Set up the VCR

Once you understand how to move around and/or through the

menus, go to the next section to set up your VCR.

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On-Screen Guide and Additional
Set-up Features

The On-Screen Guide is a one-time procedure that takes

you through specific features to set up your VCR. In
addition to the Guide, there are other features you may

want to set up, such as:

• Select a language

• Set up for a Cable Box

• Set up VCR Channel List (Auto Channel
Search)

• Set automatic Daylight-Saving'time

• Set up'time and Date

• Set up VCR Plus+ channels

• Set the Remote VCRINCR2 feature

• Set the Auto Play feature

• Set the Auto TVNCR feature

• Set the Front Panel (brightness feature)

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Using the Menu to Set up Features

You can set up features by using the menu system. Each feature

is explained in this section.

Language

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

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

1VCR PLus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time

4 ChanneLs
5 Preferences

6 Language

0 Exit

2. Press 6 to display the LANGUAGE menu.

LANGUAGE

SeLect a Language.

l_English
2 EspanoL

3 Fran_ais

Press MENU to continue

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

On-screen Menus

VCR Channels List

If you use a cable box for all channels, this step is not
necessary. Your VCR may come with a channel list preset at
the factory. Even though your VCR may come with a list, it's

possible that you may want to add or eliminate some

channels depending on whether they are active.

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To Auto Channel Search

Auto channel search memorizes the channels available through

your signal type--cable or antenna.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings

3 Time

4 Channels
5 Preferences

6 Language

0 Exit

2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.

CHANNELS

1 Auto Channel Search
2 Add/Remove Channels

3 Signal Type: CABLE
4 VCR Plus+ Channel List

0 Exit

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

AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH

What type of signal
are you using?

1 Cable TV

2 Antenna
3_Detect Automatically

0 Cancel

4. Select one of the three AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH options.

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

Detect Automatically, the VCR automatically detects which

signal system you have attached to your VCR.

Detect Automatically

A strong cable or antenna signal in
your area may cause Auto Detect

to mis-detect. If this should

happen, select 1 or 2 for the
system you have.

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Auto Channel Search

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AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH

Nov scanning channel 14

Press any key to cancel

The VCR begins scanning for the available channels--this

takes about one to two minutes. The lowest channel is tuned
once the search is complete. Pressing CHANNEL up or down

now selects the active channels.

To Change the Signal Type

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.

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

CHANNELS

1 Auto Channet Search

2 Add/Remove Channels
3 Signal Type: CABLE

4 VCR PLus+ Channel List

0 Exit

To Add or Remove Channels

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

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.

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

channels you want to delete or add.

Selecting Channels

The CHANNEL up and down

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2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.

CHANNELS

1 Auto Channel Search
2 Add/Remove Channels

3 Signal Type: CABLE
4 VCR PLus+ Channel List

5 Cable Box Setup

0 Exit

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

AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH

What type of signal
are you using?

1 Cable TV
2 Antenna

3>Detect Automatically

0 Cancel

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

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

AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH

Now scanning channel 14

Press any key to cancel

The VCR begins scanning for the available channels--this takes

about one to two minutes. The lowest channel is tuned once the
search is complete. Now, pressing CHANNEL up or down should

only select the active channels.

To Change the Signal Type

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.

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

ANTENNA.

Detect Automatically

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3. Press I to display the SET TIME AND DATE screen.

SET TIME AND DATE

Time --:--

(hh:mm)

Date --/--/--

Press MENU to cancel

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

SET TIME AND DATE

Time 12:34 PM

Date 10/24/97 Friday

Press CLEAR to correct
Press MENU to set

VCR Plus+ Channels

Using VCR Plus+ can make programming timer recordings for
cable or off-air antenna easier, but you have to put in a little time
right now to set up a channel list. A worksheet and abbreviated
codes for typical cable services in the U.S. and Canada are
provided on the following pages.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings

3 Time

4 Channels

5 Preferences

6 Language

0 Exit

1 lime/Date Display

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

VCR Plus+ Channel List

Refer to your local television list for
a complete VCR Plus+ channel list

for your viewing area or contact
your cable company. Using the list
may save you some time.

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, Press 2 to turn Auto DST: ON or OFF.

Select ON if you want the VCR's clock to automatically adjust
for daylight-saving time.

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

Set the "['Lme and ])ate

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR RAIN RENU

1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings

3 Time

4 Channels

5 Preferences
6 Audio

7 Language

0 Exit

2. Press 3 to display the TIME menu.

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Set Time and Date
Auto DST:

Exit

ON

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

SET TIME AND DATE

Time --:--

(hh:mm)

Date --I--/--

Press MENU to cancel

Spring forward; Fall backward
In the Spring, daylight-saving time

begins on the first Sunday in April.

Because the clock automatically

changes from 2:00 AM to 3:00 AM

(forward one hour), remember to

include the extra hour for timer

recording falling within this time

frame.

In the Autumn, daylight-saving time
ends on the last Sunday in October.
The VCR clock automatically
changes from 2:00 AM to 1:00 AM

(back one hour). Therefore, it can
affect your recording length.

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2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.

CHANNELS

1 Auto Channel Search

2 Add/Remove Channels
3 Signal Type: CABLE

4 VCR PLus+ Channel List

0 Exit

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

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VCR+ Channel Hy Channel

5 --
4 --

3 -> -> -> --

2 --

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

Press HENU to save

Enter the data following the on-screen directions using your
worksheet.

VCR+ Channel Hy Channel

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

2 --
1 --

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

Press MENU to save

Screen is for an example only.

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VCR Plus+ Worksheet

Broadcast or

Cable-TV Station

Name

HBO

ESPN

VCR Plus+ Channel

Number**

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Channel Number

You Receive the

Station On*

Two-DigitVCR Plus+ Channel

Numbers for CableTV

(USA List)

35 American Movie Classics

39 Arts &-Entertainment

57 Black Entertainment
54 Bravo
42 Cable News Network
45 Cinemax
98 Cinemax 2

37 The Discovery Channel
53 The Disney Channel

63 Entertain ment 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 I
93 Viewer's Choice I

94 Viewer's Choice 2

55 WGN Chicago

43 WTBS Atlanta
60 WWOR-NewYork

See next page for Canadian List

*Check your localor cable listing forthe channel number you receive this station on.

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

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PREFERENCES

1 Remote Control: VCR1
2 Auto PLay: ON

3 Auto TV/VCR: ON

0 Exit

PREFERENCES

(PRESS VCR2 TO CHANGE)

2 Auto PLay: ON

3 Auto TVIVCR: ON

0 Exit

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

VCR2-LD, or DVD.VCR2 button. If you change the remote setting
to VCR2, the remote that came with your VCR will no longer
control it.

Use the compatible remote to change the remote setting back to

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

control this VCR again.

Auto Play

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

between ON or OFF.

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

start playing automatically when the tape is inserted.

Select OFF if you do notwant a tape with its safety tab
removed to start playing automatically.

Auto TV/VCR

This feature controls whether the TVNCR switch changes

automatically to the VCR mode when the VCR is turned on.
Press 3 to switch between ON and OFF.

Select ON if you want the VCR to switch to the VCR mode

when the VCR is turned on or acassette is inserted. This only

applies if you connect the ANT. IN and RF OUT jacks of your

VCR and TV and watch your VCR on channel 3 or 4 of

your TV.

Select OFF if you want the VCR to remain in the TV mode.

This is useful if you watch your VCR on the TV's video input

and you don't want your antenna/cable signal interrupted by

the VCR.

Auto TV/VCR

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Remote VCRI/VCR2 Option

If you own a compatible GE, RCA, or ProScan remote that
has a VCR2, VCR2.LD, or DVD.VCR2 button, this feature

allows you to set this VCR to respond to that button.
Press 1 to select the Remote Control item. Then press the

VCR2, VCR2-LD, or DVD°VCR2 button to change.

PREFERENCES

<PRESS VCR2 TO CHANGE>
2 Auto PLay: OFF

3 Auto TV/VCR: OFF
4 Front PaneL AUTO

0 Exit

PREFERENCES

1 Remote Control: VCR2
2 Auto PLay= OFF

3 Auto TV/VCR: OFF
4 Front Panel AUTO

Exit

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The VCR will only respond to the compatible remote's VCR2,
VCR2°LD, or DVD°VCR2 button. If you change the remote
setting to VCR2, the remote that came with your VCR will no
longer control it.

To change the remote setting back to VCR1, display the

PREFERENCES menu, press 1, and then press VCR1 on your

compatible remote.

Auto Play

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

to switch between ON or OFF.

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

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

removed to start playing automatically.

I Remote Control Option

Changing the remote option to
VCR2 disables the remote that

came with your VCR.

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Remote Buttons

The remote control is capable of controlling your VCR and many

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

you may be able to control it without having to program the

remote.

Component Buttons

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

turns some compatible components on and off.
TV Turns on a compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE TV and sets the

remote to control the TV. Also used with the OFF button to turn
on a different brand of TV (if programmed) and sets the remote

to control the TV.

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

VCR Function Buttons

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

CLEAR Resets time counter to 0:00:00. Allows you to change
entries when setting the clock or a timer recording.

F.ADV Lets you view one frame with each press of the button
when tape is in pause.

FORWARD Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped.
Searches forward through a tape during playback. Starts slow-

motion playback when tape is paused.

GO BACK Switches between two channels. Select one channel
and then select another using the number buttons. Press GO

BACK to switch between the two channels. In menu mode, press

to go back to previous menu.
INFO Shows the status displays on the "FVscreen.
INPUT Selects between the line input and the VCR's tuner. Line

input refers to the signal coming from the component connected

to the audio/video input jacks on the back of the VCR.
MENU Brings up VCR MAIN MENU on the "IV screen. Used to

select a menu item or exit a menu.

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You Started

These VCR basics should be enough for you to

begin enjoying your VCR. Learning the remote
control functions, playing a recorded tape, and
recording a program should do just that.

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

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

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Numbers (0 through 9) Select a channel up to 99 by pressing

two numbers. Select a cable channel over 99 by pressing and

holding 1 until 1 -- appears on the screen. Then press the other

two numbers.
OFF Turns the "IV off.

VOL Up and Down Raises and lowers sound of TV.

Playing a Tape

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

2. Insert a tape in the VCR.

If the Auto Play feature is set to ON, the tape automatically
begins playback (if the safety tab on the cassette is
removed).

• Press FWD or REV (FORWARD or REVERSE on remote)
to position the tape.

• Press PLAY,PAUSE (if necessary) on the VCR (PLAY on

remote) to begin tape play.

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

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

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

Tape Eject

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

Pause

If you pause, the VCR automatically
switches from pause to stop after a
few minutes to reduce tape wear.

Automatic Tracking

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

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STOP Stops the current VCR function such as record,

playback, rewind, or fast forward.

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

pause. Reduces picture "jitter" during play-pause.

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

Playing a Tape

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

2. Insert a tape in the VCR.

If the AUTO PLAY feature is set to ON, the tape automatically
begins playback (if the safety tab on the cassette is

removed).

• Press FWD or REV to position the tape.

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

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

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

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

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Several Recording Options

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

features that are available to suit your needs.

Recording Features:

• Recording (explained in VCR Basics
section)

• Express Recording

• Timer Recording

• Timer Recording with VCR Plus+

• Broadcast Stereo or Second Audio

Program (SAP)

• Audio Only Recording

• Copying and Editing Tapes

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Recording Features

There are four ways to record programs:

• Recording lets you press one button to start recording a
program. (See VCR Basics section.)

• Express Recording lets you start recording a program you

are watching, and then set the VCR to automatically stop

recording after a designated period of time.

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

time.
Timer Recording with VCR Plus+ lets you program the

VCR just by entering a PlusCode number found in some TV
guides.

Express Recording

Use express recording when you want to quickly record the
remaining portion of the program you are watching.

1. Set the tape speed by pressing the SPEED button on the

remote.

2. Press the RECORD button to begin recording.

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

Rec Ch 36
Record Length 0:00

Press REC to set Length

Rec Ch 56
Record Length 1:]0

Press REC to set Length

Each press of the RECORD button increases the recording

time (up to 4 hours).

The VCR continues to record for the amount of time you

indicate, and then automatically turns off.

Express Recording

Express recording is a great way to
tape the last quarter of the game, or
the last part of a movie when you

have to leave.
To stop an express recording, press

and hold STOP on the remote

(STOP-EJECT on the VCR) for a
few seconds.

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Timer Recording

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

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

1VCR Plus+

2 Timer Recordings

3 Time
4 Channels
5 Preferences

6 Audio

7 Language

0 Exit

2. Press 2 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu.

TIMER RECORDINGS

1 create a New Program
2 Review Existing Progs.

3 Use VCR Plus+ Code

.

0 Exit

Select 1 to Create a New Program

How often should this
program record?

1 One time

2 Daily (every day)
3 Weekdays (M-F)
4 Weekly (once per

week)

0 Cancel

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

Program 1 (One time)

Channel --
Start Time --:--
End Time --:--

Start Date --/--/--

Tape Speed SLP

Press MENU to cancel

5. Enter the data for the program with the number buttons.

The data includes the channel number (press INPUT to

select the line input), start time including AM or PM, and
end time. The start date is automatically entered based on

the VCR clock. Both the date and speed can be changed.

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]imer Recording Information
Clock must be set correctly.

Insert a tape with the safety tab in
place and enough tape to record

the program.
The output of your cable box appears

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

cable box.

PROGRAMS OVERLAP appears if you
have entered two programs where

the times overlap.
TIMER lights in the display when you

turn off the VCR and have set up a
_mer Recording. TIMER flashes if

there is no cassette in the VCR.

For cable box, turn on the cable box
and tune it to the channel you want

to record before the recording is
to begin.

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

Program 1 (One time)

Channel 03 Cable
Start Time 08:00 PM
End Time 09:30 PM

Start Date 10/24/97 Fri
Tape Speed SLP

I=SP 2=SLP

Press CLEAR to correct
Press MENU to save

Program 1 has been saved

Remember to insert a
recordabLe tape and

turn the VCR off before
the program start time.

Press MENU to continue

Timer Recording with VCR Plus+

You can use VCR Plus+ to simplify timer programming if you

have cable TV and don't receive all channels through a cable box
or if you get your TV signal off-air.

Setting Up the Channel List

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

1. Display the CHANNELS menu from the VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Display the VCR Plus+ Channel List menu.

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

Using VCR Plus+

1. Press MENU to display theVCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings

3 Time
4 Channels

5 Preferences

6 Language

0 Exit

,

Press 1to display the VCR PLUS+ menu.

VCR PLUS+

Enter pLuscode number

(from TV Listing)

Press MENU to cancel

VCR MAIN MENU
VCR Plus+
Timer Recordings

Time

Channels

CHANNELS I

1 Auto Channel Search
2 Add/Remove ChanneLs

3 Signal Type: CABLE

4 VCR Plus+ Channel List

VCR+ Channel My Channel

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4 --

3 -> -> -> 23

2 --

1 --

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

Press MENU to save

VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are

registered trademarks of Gemstar
Development Corporation.

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

VCR PLUS+

Enter PlusCode Number

(from TV listing)

12876

Press CLEAR to correct
Press NENU when done

4. Press MENU to enter the VCR PlusCode number.

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How often should this
program record?

1 One time

2 Daily (every day)
3 Weekdays (M-F)

4 Weekly (once per week)

0 Cancel

Indicate how often you want the program to be
recorded.

Program 1 (One time)

Channel 03 Cable
Start Time 08:00 PR

End Time 09:30 PR
Start Date 10124197 Fri

Tape Speed SLP

Press CLEAR to adjust
Press MENU to save

Change the speed with the SPEED button on the remote

or the program end time with the CLEAR button on the
remote (if necessary).

Changing the end time comes in handy when you are
recording a program such as a sporting event that may

exceed the scheduled broadcast time.

7. Press MENU to save the program.

Program 1 has been saved

Remember to insert a

recordable tape and
turn the VCR off before

the program start time.

Press MENU to continue

VCR Plus+ Recording
Clock must be set correctly.

Insert a tape with the safety tab in

place and enough tape to record
the program.

UNRECOGNIZED NUMBER... PLEASE
RE-ENTER appears when the VCR
does not recognize the PlusCode

number.

The output channel of your cable box

appears in the "Channel" item of the

timer recording menu if you've set up
for a cable box.

PROGRAMS OVERLAP appears if you
have entered two programs where

the times overlap.
TIMER lights in the display when you

turn off the VCR and have set up a
13mer Recording. TIMER flashes if

there is no cassette in the VCR.
Turn on the cable box and tune it to

the channel you want to record

before the recording is to begin.

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Stopping a Timer Recording

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

recording):

• Press and hold the STOP button on the remote (STOP-EJECT
button on the VCR).

Reviewing and Clearing Programs

To review programs that you have already set up:

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 2 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu.

TIMER RECORDINGS

I Create a New Progam
2 Review Existing Progs.

3 Use VCR Plus+ Code

0 Exit

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

Program I (One time)

Channel 104 Cable
Start Time 12:00 AM

End Time 01:30 AM
Start Date 10124197 Fri

Tape Speed SLP

Press CLEAR to erase
Press MENU for next prog.

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

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6.

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

TV,VCR to turn it on.

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

the TV screen.

Select the channel or line input to be recorded.
Set the Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature for the

type of audio you want to record. See Other

Features section.

AUDIO

1 Reception: STEREO
2 Tape Playback: HI-FI

0 Exit

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7. Press RECORD to start recording.

8. Press STOP when you are finished.

Recording Audio Only

You can record audio only from another audio source connected
to the AUDIO IN 1 (R and L/MONO) jacks on the back of the VCR.

1. Press the INPUT button on the remote to select the line
input. "L" appears in the display.

The VCR will record audio from the audio equipment
connected to the AUDIO IN 1jacks.

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

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

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

are finished.

Audio Connection

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Con_ol Your Television...

The remote may also operate your TV. Initially, it is

programmed to control GE, RCA, and ProScan models.
Other manufacturers' brands need to be programmed.

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About Programming the Remote

The remote can be programmed to control other brands of

remote controllable TVs. It is already programmed to operate
most RCA0ProScan0 and GETVs.

Programming the Remote to Control a TV

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

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

1. Turn ontheTV.

2. Find your TV brand and code number(s) on the code list on
the next page.

3. Press and hold the TV button on the remote.

4. Enter the two-digit code from the code list.

5. ReleaseTV, then pressCHAN upordown. IftheTV
responds to the remote commands, the remote is

programmed.

6. If the TV does not respond, repeat these steps using the next
code in the list.

Operate the TV

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

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

the OFF button.

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

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

This remote may not operate all
models of the brands that are shown.

Note the difference between theTV

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

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TV Codes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

GE ............................00,01,06, I I

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

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

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

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

J C Penney ......00,01,06,09,12

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

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

JVC ....................................... I 0, I I

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

Kenwoocl ........................... 06,12

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

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

LXl .................................04,05,07

M agnavox .................... 04,06,12

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

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

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

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

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

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

Panasonic .................... 04,08, I I

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

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

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

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

ProScan ....................................0 I

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

Quasar ...................................... I I

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

08,10,12

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

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

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

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

Technics ....................................I I

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

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

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

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

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

Victor .........................................I 0

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

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

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

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Features to Enhance VCR Operation

• Picture Search Options

• ]]me Counter

• On-Screen Displays

• Tracking

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Picture Search Options

The most basic way to search during playback is using the
forward and reverse functions. This section contains several other

options available for searching a tape.

Forward and Reverse Search

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

the SP or SLP speed.

1. Press FORWARD (FWD) to search forward or REVERSE (REV)
to search in reverse.

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

Slow Motion

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

1. Press FORWARD or REVERSE (FWD or REV) to begin slow-
motion playback when tape is paused.

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

3. Press PLAY (PLAY.PAUSE) to return to normal playback.
The VCR switches automatically from slow-motion playback to

stop after a few minutes.

Commercial Scan (Search Button)

This is useful for skipping commercials or short program

segments.

• Press SEARCH once during playback to advance the tape
approximately 30 seconds of recorded material.

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

I Insert Tape: 1

Remember to insert a recorded tape
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Frame Advance

Frame advance lets you view one-stop action frame after

another during playback. Frame advance works best for tapes

recorded at the SP or SLP speed.

1. Press PAUSE (PLAY-PAUSE) to "freeze" the action during
playback.

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

3. Press PAUSE or PLAY (PLAY.PAUSE) to return to normal
playback.

Index Search

The VCR has a "VHS Index Search System" that automatically

records an index mark on the tape every time you start a
recording. During playback you can locate the program you

want to play by the number of index marks or by scanning. The
VCR will search forward or reverse from the location you are on
the tape.

To Search:

1. Press STOP.

2. Press SEARCH on the remote until the INDEX SEARCH menu

appears on the TV screen.

3. If you want to search through a certain number of index

marks, press two number buttons to enter the number of
marks you want to search. Press CLEAR on the remote to
correct an entry.

4. Press FORWARD (FWD) to search forward or REVERSE (REV)

to search in reverse. The VCR will locate your index mark and

begin playback. If you did not enter a specific index number,

the VCR will locate the next index mark and begin playback.

5. Press STOP to stop index searching.

Some index marks may be missed by the VCR:

• A mark too close to your location on the tape.

• The mark at the beginning of a recorded segment of five

minutes or less.

• The first index mark on the tape when you start at the
beginning of the tape,

INDEX SEARCH

Press REV or FWD
to begin scanning

or
enter a specific
index number

Press SEARCH to exit

INDEX SEARCH

Press REV or FWD

to begin search

Index number

12

Press SEARCH to exit

INDEX SEARCH

Searching for

index number 12...

Press STOP to cancel

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Zero Search

The Zero Search feature enables the VCR to quickly return to a

counter reading of 0:00:00 anywhere on the tape. This is
especially convenient when you want to repeat a segment of the

tape several times.

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

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

3. Continue playing the tape.

4. Press STOP.

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

6. Press REVERSE (REV) to return to 0:00:00 on the tape.

7. Press STOP to stop Zero Searching.

ZERO SEARCH

Current tape counter

2:17:25

Press REV to go to

0:00:00

Press SEARCH to exit

ZERO SEARCH

Searching for

0:00:00

Press STOP to cancel

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Time Counter

The time counter shows the actual time it takes to record a

program or play back a segment of a recorded tape. It helps
locate the beginning or end of programs you taped. The time

counter resets to 0:00:00 whenever the tape is ejected from
the VCR.

For example, if you record a 30-minute program at the
beginning of the tape and you want to go to the end of that

program to begin another recording, you would:

1. Press INFO twice to display the time counter.

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

3. Press FORWARD (FWD) to forward the tape until the time
counter reads 0:30:00.

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Press STOP. This is the approximate end of the program.

(You may want to press PLAY to verify.) Now, you can begin
recording at this spot.

Press INFO to remove the time counter from the screen and
return to the normal display mode.

Hours

Minutes

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On-Screen Displays

The INFO button shows the status ofthe VCR (STOP, PLAY,

RECORD, etc.), channel number, time counter, date, time and
tape speed on the TV screen. The date and time must be set
before they can be displayed.

1. Press INFO to see the on-screen displays.

2. Press INFO again to have only the time counter remain on

the screen.

3. Press INFO again to return to the normal display.

Turning off the VCR also resets the displays.

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STOP CH 05 0:30:00

11117197 Mon 01:30PM SLP

On-screen display (times out

0:30:00

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(does not time out)

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Tracking

Your VCR has automatic tracking which removes the streaks or
snow from the picture. Automatic tracking is activated when you

insert a tape or turn on the VCR. Occasionally you may need to
manually adjust tracking, especially if the tape was recorded on a
different VCR. Just use the TRACKING buttons to remove the
streaks or snow. You can also use tracking when you PAUSE a
tape to reduce jittering of the picture.

When you manually adjust the picture, automatic tracking is

turned off. To turn automatic tracking back on, press both
TRACKING buttons on the front of the VCR at the same time, or

eject the tape and re-insert it.

Tracking has no effect during recording--only playback.

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Things to Know Before Connecting
Components

Protect Your Components from Power Surges

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

• Always turn off the TV and other components before you
connect or disconnect any cables.

Position Cables Correctly to Avoid Audio Hum

or Interference

• Insert all cable plugs firmly into their jacks.

Place the audio/video cables to the sides of the TV's back
panel instead of straight down the middle after you

connect your components.

• Try not to coil any twin-lead cables and keep them away
from the audio/video cables as much as possible.

• Make sure all antennas and cables are properly
grounded. Refer to the Safety lips sheet packed with

your unit.

Protect Your Components from Overheating

• Do not block ventilation holes in any of the components.
Arrange the components so that air can circulate freely.

• Do not stack components.

• Allow adequate ventilation when placing your
components in a stand.

• Place an amplifier or satellite receiver on the top shelf of

the stand so heated air rising from it will not flow around

other components.

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Connecting Your VCR

Refer to these pages to help you connect your VCR.

Jacks and Cables

RFJacks and Coaxial Cables (F-type)

The RF jacks provide good picture and mono sound and must

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

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

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Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type)

The audio/video jacks provide very good picture and sound and

can be used if your TV has audio/video input jacks.

These jacks must be used for most audio/video connections. The
VCR audio/video jacks are color coded (yellow for video and

white for audio). If your TV has two inputs for audio (stereo),
connect the one labeled mono. If one is not labeled mono, you
may need a Y-adapter.

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Choosing a VCR Connection

There are several different ways to hook up your VCR, depending

on whether or not you have cable, and if you have cable,
whether you have a cable box, and if some of the channels are
scrambled and...well, you get the picture.

Three connections are described in this section and one of them
should provide you with a VCR hookup that works.

TV with RF jack only
TV with audio/video jacks
TV with audio/video jacks and cable box to unscramble pay

channels only

If you need to hook up additional components not shown in the
diagrams here (and are unsure of how to connect them), refer to
the instruction manual that came with that particular component.

Advantages of Audio/Video Cable

Connections

Using a simple coaxial cable connection gives you good picture
quality. If your television has A/V jacks, I highly recommend
using them to get even better picture quality when recording and
playing back videotapes. These connections give you more
convenient operation by not sharing the signal from the RF cable.

Don't Forget About Auto TV/VCR

The TV/VCR switch controls whether the picture signal is coming
from the VCR or the TV. You can change the setting manually by

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

TV/VCR feature to automatically switch to VCR mode when the
VCR is turned on. Set the Auto TV/VCR feature to ON when using
only ANT.IN and RF OUT jacks and OFF when using the AN
output jacks--so your TV signal is not interrupted when the VCR is
turned on.

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TV With RF Jack Only

This connection assumes:

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

• Your television has only an RF input jack.

This connection provides:

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

To use this connection, you must have:

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

To connect:

1. Connect cables as shown.

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

Using This Connection

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

button to watch the VCR.

Auto TV/VCR Setting:

• Set the Auto TVNCR featu re to ON.

To play a tape:

1. Insert atape.

2. If necessary, press PLAY.

To record one program and watch another:

1. Begin recording a program using one of the recording

options.

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

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TV With Audio/Video Jacks

This connection assumes:

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

• Your television has audio/video jacks.

This connection provides:

• Record one channel while watching another (except when

using a cable box for all channels),

To use this connection, you must have:

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

• (2) audio/video cables

To connect:

1. Connect cables as shown.

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

Using This Connection

Tune your TV to its video input channel. Use of the TV-VCR
button is not required.

Auto TV/VCR Setting:

• Set the Auto TV/VCR feature to OFF.

To play a tape:

1. Insert a tape.

2. If necessary, press PLAY.

To record one program and watch another:

1. Begin recording a program using one of the recording

options.

2. Select a different channel on the TV.

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TV With Audio/Video Jacks and Cable Box

to Unscramble Pay Channels Only

This connection assumes:

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

• Your TV has audio/video input jacks.

This connection provides:

• Recording a scrambled or unscrambled channel through the
cable box while watching an unscrambled channel.

To use this connection, you must have:

• (3) coaxial cables

• (2) audio/video cables

• (1) splitter

To connect:

1. Connect cables as shown.

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

Using This Connection

Tune your TV to its video input channel. Use of the TV-VCR

button is not required.

Auto TV/VCR Setting:

• Set the Auto TV/VCR feature to OFF.

To play a tape:

1. Insert a tape.

2. If necessary, press PLAY.

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

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

2. Select an unscrambled channel on the TV.

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

display.

You also will find a Troubleshooting "13pssection in this
Appendix, which might help to resolve some of those

simple problems.

Finally, this section contains your warranty information.

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Front Panel

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Remote Sensor

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

FWD Forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches the picture forward during

playback. Starts slow motion during play-pause.

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

POWER Turnsthe VCR on or off.

RECORD Starts VCR recording. Used for express recording.
Remote Sensor Receives signals from the remote control. Aim the remote at this sensor.
REV Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches the picture in reverse during

playback. Starts slow motion during play-pause.
STOPeEJECT Stops the normal functions such as record, playback, rewind, fast-forward or

pause. Ejects the tape when the VCR is stopped.

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ANT.IN

VIDEO AUDIO

3 CH. 4 Switch Selects the channel to which you will tune the TV to see the VCR picture if

you connect the VCR using the ANT.IN and RF OUT jacks.
ANT. IN Jack Receives a signal from an antenna or cable system when attached.
AUDIO and VIDEO IN Jacks Receives signals from another component, like a VCR or

carncorder, when it is connected to these jacks. Use INPUT on the remote to select.
AUDIO and VIDEO OUT Jacks Sends signals from VCR to another component, like a TV

or VCR, when it is connected to these jacks.
RF OUT Jack Passes signal to "IV using the cable supplied.

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Cassette-In Indicator ( ol ) Lights when a tape is in the VCR. Flashes

when VCR is ejecting tape.

Channel Number, Line Indicator (VID1), Time, Time Counter, or

Status Indicator
The current time, time counter, channel number or line input (VID1) is

displayed. Press the INFO button to switch between the current time and
elapsed-time counter. The status indicators show what the VCR is doing.

• BYE Turned off

• F.FWD Fast forward

• HI Turned on

• PLAY Playback

• PAUS Play pause

• REC Record

• REC.P Record pause

• REW Rewind

• SLOW Slow motion

• SRCH + Forward search

• SRCH - Reverse search

• STOP VCR stopped

• T.REC Timer recording
REC Indicator Lights when the VCR is recording.

Tape Speed Indicator (SP or SLP) Displays recording speed selected
with SPEED button.

TIMER Indicator Lights when VCR isturned off and set for timer

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

the VCR.

VCR Indicator (Applies Only if your VCR Viewing Channel is 3 or 4)

Press the TV-VCR button to turn on or off.

• VCR indicator on: Picture from VCR.

• VCR indicator off: Picture from TV channel.

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Troubleshooting Tips

No power

• Check to make sure it is plugged into an operating outlet.

• Check to make sure your connections are correct.

VCR does not respond to remote

• Press VCR to set remote to control the VCR.

• Check to make sure there are no objects between the VCR and remote.

• The batteries may need changing.

• Make sure the Remote VCR1/VCR2 setting is set to VCR1 so the remote that came packed with your VCR
can operate it.

° Remove batteries and hold number button 1for at least 60 seconds to drain the microprocessor inside

the remote. Release number 1 and replace the batteries.

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

Remote no longer controls a GE, RCA, or ProScan TV

• Press TV to set remote to control a compatible TV.

• Check to make sure the remote is programmed to control an RCA, ProScan or GE TV.

Remote no longer controls a compatible TV

• Press TV to set remote to control the compatible TV.

• Check to make sure there are no objects between the component and remote.

• The batteries may need changing.

• Reprogram remote after batteries have been changed.

• Remove batteries and hold number button 1 for at least 60 seconds to drain the microprocessor inside
the remote. Release number 1, replace the batteries, and (if necessary) reprogram the remote.

° Remove all batteries for approximately 12 hours. Then replace batteries and (if necessary) reprogram the

remote.

Poor or no picture for normal TV viewing

• Check to make sure the VCR indicator is off.

• Check to make sure the TV is switched to an active channel.

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

Snowy or no picture during playback

• Press TV.VCR to turn VCR indicator on.

• Check TV channel selected (3 or 4) to make sure it matches the channel selected with 3 CHo 4 switch on
back of VCR.

• Check to make sure the TV's fine tuning is correct for the channel you have selected.

• Check video cable connections between VCR and TV monitor.

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

• Try another tape.

• Some snow/streaks are normal during search, stop action, frame advance and slow-motion
playback.

Streaks in picture during normal playback

• Press one of the TRACKING buttons to move streaks up or down for the best picture.

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

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

• The time counter does not advance during unrecorded portions of tape. When an unrecorded
segment of tape is encountered, the time counter will hold its count until recorded material is

detected again.

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

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

Will not record or play

• Check to make sure there is a tape in the VCR.

• Try ejecting and reinserting the cassette.

• Check to make sure the tape is not broken.

• Check to make sure the VCR is not in pause mode. Press PAUSE or PLAY on the remote
(PLAY•PAUSE on the VCR) to return to normal playback.

Will not record

• Check to make sure the safety tab is intact.

• Check to make sure the VCR is not in the line mode. Press INPUT on the remote.

Rewind does not operate

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

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

• Check to make sure the correct VCR PlusCode is entered.

• Check to make sure the cable box was turned on when recording was to begin.

• Check to make sure the program was entered correctly (wrong channel or times).

• Power interruption. Reset the clock.

• Check to see if time and date are correct -- including AM/PM.

• Check to make sure the program did not exceed the tape's length or the tape was not rewound
beforehand.

• Check to make sure the VCR was turned off at the time recording was to start.

• Check to make sure there was a tape in the VCR and the cassette's safety tab was intact.

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• VCR ejects cassette when the end of the tape is reached during a timer recording.

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

Internal clock shows incorrect time or date

• Power interruption.

• Check to make sure the clock isset accurately (checkAM/PM and date).

• Check Auto DST setting. The clock may haveadjusted for daylight-savingtime.

Time did not adjust for daylight-saving time

• Check to make sure Auto DST feature isturned on.

VCR makes noise when stopped

• VCR is removing tape from heads. This is normal. The head cylinder inside the VCR will continue to rotate
for a few minutes after you put the VCR in the stop mode.

Will not Auto Channel Search active channels correctly

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

• Check to make sure the Signal Type: CABLE/ANTENNA feature is set correctly.

• If Detect Automatically was selected for the Signal Type in the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu, try using
either CABLE TV or ANTENNA.

• May not need to auto channel search if using a cable box. Refer to the VCR Channel List or contact your
cable company for more information.

Tape plays back in slow motion

• Press PLAY to return to normal playback.

Cannot select channels over 69

• Cable channels over 69 can only beselected if Signal Type: CABLE/ANTENNA feature isset to CABLE.

Cassette with safety tab removed does not start to play automatically

• Check to make sure the Auto Play ON/OFFfeature is set to ON.

TIMER indicator flashes

• Clock is not set.

• Check to make sure there is a cassette in the VCR when a timer recording is set.

Time counter disappears during searching

• This is normal.

On-screen menus appear in English, French or Spanish

• Check Language feature.

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Specifications

Format:
Record/Playback

System:

Video Signal System:
Antenna:

Tuner:

Type:

Power Requirement:

Power Consumption:
Dimensions:

Weight:

Storage Temperature
Range:

Operating
Temperature Range:

VHS
Video: 4-Head

Audio: Mono record/playback system

EIA standard: NTSC color

75-ohm external VHF/UHF combined
antenna terminal

USA: 181 channels capability*

(125 cable channels)

Canada: 178 channels capability*

(122 cable channels)

AutoProgramming frequency synthesis
90-250V AC, 50/60 Hz

17 watts

3.54 inches high (90 mm)

14.1 inches wide (360 mm)

10.75 inches deep (273 mm)

7.92 pounds (3.6 kg)

- 22"F to +149°F
(-30°C to +65°C)

+41°F to +104°F
(+5°C to +40°C)

*Check your cable company's compatibility requirements.

Cleaning the VCR

Use a soft cloth or dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner

to dust your VCR. Remove dust from the ventilation holes on the
top, back, sides, and bottom of the cabinet.

Plastic surfaces are easily scratched and can be marred by
alcohol and various solvents. Avoid excessive use of oil-based

furniture polishes since the materials used in the cabinet will

accumulate more dust. We recommend using a nonabrasive,
antistatic cleaner and polisher.

Specifications are subject to change. )

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Limited Warranty

What your warranty covers:

• Any defect in material or workmanship.

For how long after your purchase:

• Ninety days for labor charges.

• One year for parts.

The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the

rental firm, whichever comes first.

What we will do:

• Pay any Authorized GE VCR Servicenter the labor charges to repair your VCR.

• Pay any Authorized GE VCR Servicenter for the new or, at our option, refurbished replacement parts
required to repair your VCR.

How you get service:

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

• Show the service technician your evidence of purchase date.

• Pick up your VCR when repairs are completed.

What your warranty does not cover:

• Customer instruction. (Your Owner's Manual clearly describes how to install, adjust, and operate your
VCR. Any additional information should be obtained from your Dealer.)

• Installation and related adjustments.

• Signal reception problems not caused by your VCR.

• Damage from misuse or neglect.

• Cleaning of video/audio heads.

• Remote control batteries.

• A VCR that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other
commercial purposes.

• A VCR purchased or serviced outside the USA.

• Acts of God, such as but not limited to lightning damage.

Product Registration:

• Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your VCR. It will make it easier to
contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage.

How state law relates to this warranty:

• This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights that vary from state to
state.

If you purchased your VCR outside the United States:

• This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.

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3 CH. 4 switch 49

A

Accessing menus 5
Add or remove channels 10

ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS screen 10
ANT. IN jack 29, 43, 44, 45, 46, 49

AUDIO/VIDEO jacks 29, 45, 46, 49

AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu 9
Auto DST: ON or OFF feature 11
Auto play feature 16

Auto TV/VCR feature 16, 43
Automatic rewind 21

Automatic tracking 20

B

Basic recording 21
Basics, learn the 17

Batteries, installing in the remote 4

C

Cables

positioning 41

types of 42
CHAN buttons 18, 19, 32
CHANNEL buttons 48

Channel, viewing 5
Channels list, VCR 8

CHANNELS menu 9, 10, 14, 26
Choosing a VCR connection 43

Cleaning the VCR 53
CLEAR button 18, 27, 37, 38

Clearing programs 28
Commercial scan feature 36

Connections 41

audio/video cable 43

choosing 43

TV with audio/video jacks 45

TV with audio/video jacks and cable box to

unscramble pay channels only 46

TV with RF jack only 44

Contents 1
Controls

back panel 48
front panel 48

D

Display Panel 49
Displays, on-screen 39

E

Eject, tape 20
Express recording 24

F

F.ADVbutton 18, 19, 37
First setup 3
First things first 3
FORWARD button 18, 20, 36

Frame advance 37
Front panel controls 48

FWD button 20, 36, 37, 38, 48

G

GO BACK button 18, 19

I

Important information 2
Index search feature 37

INFO button 18, 19, 38, 39
INPUT button 18, 25

J

Jacks, types of 42

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L

Language feature 8

LANGUAGE menu 8
Limited warranty 54

M

MENUbutton 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, 18, 26, 27
Menus, accessing 5

MUTE button 19

N

Number buttons 12, 19, 20

O

OFF button 18, 19, 20, 32
On-screen displays 39

Overheating 41

P

PAUSE button 19, 20, 21, 37, 39
Picture search options 36
PLAY button 19, 20, 36, 37
PLAY.PAUSE button 20, 37, 48

Playing a tape 20
POWER button 48

POWER indicator 49
Power surges 41

PREFERENCES menu 14, 15
Problem solving 50

Programming the remote 31

to operate TVs 32

PROGRAMS OVERLAP message 25, 27

R

RECORD button 19, 21, 24, 48
RECORD indicator 49

Recording

basic 21

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express 24
speeds 21, 24

timer 25
VCR plus+ 26

Remote

buttons 18
component buttons 18

TV function buttons 19

VCR function buttons 18

Remote control

installing batteries 4

Remote sensor 48
REMOTE VCRINCR2 option 15

Remove or add channels 10
REV button 20, 36, 37, 38, 48

REVERSE button 19, 20, 36
Review programs screen 28

Reviewing programs 28
Rewind, automatic 21
RF OUT jack 29, 43, 44, 45, 46, 49

S

Safety tab 21
Search

commercial scan 36
forward 36
frame advance 37

index 37

reverse 36

slow motion 36

zero 38

SEARCH button 19, 36, 37, 38
Sensor, remote 48

SETTIME and DATE screen 12
Set up

channel list 26

first 3

language 8

Signal type

changing 10

selecting 10

Slow motion playback 36
Solving problems 50
Specifications 53

Speed

LP 21, 24

SLP 21, 24

SP 21, 24

SPEED button 19, 21, 24
Speeds, recording 21, 24

STOPbutton19,20, 21,24,28, 37,38
STOP-EJECTbutton 20,24, 48

Stoppingatimerrecording28

W

Warranty, limited 54

T

Tab, safety 21
Table of contents 1

Tape eject 20
Tape, playing a 20

Tape speeds 21, 24
Time and date

set 11
setting 10

Time counter 38
TIME menu 11
TIMER indicator 49

Timer recording 25

stopping 28

TIMER RECORDINGS menu 25, 28
Tips, troubleshooting 50

TRACKING buttons 19, 20, 36, 39, 48
Tracking feature 39

Troubleshooting tips 50

TV button 18, 32
TV codes 33

TV, programming the remote to control 32
TV.VCR button 16, 19, 43

Z

ZERO search feature 38
ZERO SEARCH menu 38

¥

VCR, cleaning 53
VCR button 18

VCR channels list 8

VCR indicator 49
VCR MAIN MENU 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, 18, 25, 26
VCR Plus+

CHANNEL LIST screen 14, 26
PlusCode number 27

setting up channels 12
stopping 28
using 26

worksheet for channels 13

VCR PLUS+ menu 26

Viewing channel 5

VOL buttons 20

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If your VCR needs service, please contact your dealer or the

nearest Servicenter from the yellow pages. Please do not

send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this

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

for your product.

THOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS

10330 North Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN 46290

01997 Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.
Trademark(s)® Registered

Marca(s) Registrada(s)

Printed in Mexico

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