GE VG4268 User Manual

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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

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

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

Using the QuickSet Guide ..................................................... 8

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

Language ........................................................................... 9

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

VCR Channel List ............................................................. 10

To Auto Channel Search ........................................... 11

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

To Add or Remove Channels .................................... 12

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

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

Set theTime and Date Manually .............................. 14

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

Additional Set-Up Features in the

PREFERENCES Menu ...................................................... 18

Remote VCRI/VCR2 Option ...................................... 18

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

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

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

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

Preferred Tape Speed ................................................ 20

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

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

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

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

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

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

Automatic Rewind ................................................................. 25

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

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

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

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

Recording features ................................................................ 28

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

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

Timer Recording with VCR Plus+ ......................................... 30

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

Using VCR Plus+ .............................................................. 30

Stopping aTimer Recording ................................................ 32

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

Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP

(Second Audio Program) ...................................................... 32

Recording Audio Only ........................................................... 33

Playing Back Audio Only ................................................ 33

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

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Programming the Remote .................................. 35

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

Operate the TV ................................................................. 36

TV Codes ................................................................................ 37

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

COMM ERCIALI*I*ADVANC E ................................................. 40

MOVIEI*I*ADVANCE .............................................................. 43

Picture Search Options ......................................................... 45

Forward and Reverse Search ......................................... 45

Slow Motion .................................................................... 45

Frame Advance ................................................................ 46

Index Search .................................................................... 46

Go-To Search ................................................................... 47

Blank Search .................................................................... 47

Tracking .................................................................................. 47

Auto Repeat ........................................................................... 48

Pro-Tect Plus TM Locking Feature ........................................... 49

Time Counter ......................................................................... 49

On-Screen Displays ............................................................... 50

Audio Set-Up Features .......................................................... 50

Reception ......................................................................... 51

Tape Playback .................................................................. 51

Low Voltage Detection .......................................................... 51

Connections ....................................................... 53

Things to Know Before Connecting Components .............. 53

Connecting Your VCR ............................................................ 54

Jacks and Cables ............................................................. 54

Choosing a VCR Connection ............................................... 55

Advantages of Audio/Video Cable Connections ................. 55

Don't Forget about the AUTO TV/VCR Feature ................... 55

TV with RF Jack Only ............................................................ 56

TV with Audio/Video Jacks ................................................... 57

TV with Audio/Video Jacks and Cable Box

to Unscramble Pay Channels Only ................................ 58

Appendix: Reference ......................................... 59

Front Panel ............................................................................. 60

Display Panel ......................................................................... 61

Back Panel .............................................................................. 62

Troubleshooting Tips ............................................................ 63

Questions and Answers About

COMMERCIALI*,ADVANCE ................................................. 67

Limited Warranty ................................................................... 68

Specifications ........................................................................ 69

Cleaning the VCR ................................................................... 69

Index ................................................................. 70

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Hi, my name is Liz...

and I wrote this User's Guide. It's my job to see that you have a rewarding user manual experience. You'll find that I've arranged this manual to clearly explain all of your VCR's features.

FIRST THINGS FIRST

Read the First Three Sections

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.

What's Left?

The rest of the book highlights playback and recording

information, contains a detailed connections section,

and a reference section that includes troubleshooting tips, limited warranty, and index.

READ ME!

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your new video cassette recorder.

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Step 1: Unpack What's in the Box

The following items come packed in the box:

• VCR

• Remote control

• RF coaxialcable

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 the batteries in the 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 yourTV, use the VCR's ANT. IN and RF OUTjacks for a good signal as shown.

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

better connection. Refer to the Connections section, toward the

back of the manual.

CABLE, CABLE BOX, O'R_ANTENNA

VCR

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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 theTV to the VCR viewing channel. The VCR viewing

channel is channel 3 or 4 or theTV's video input.

• If you connect your VCR using the ANTENNA connectors with RF coaxial cable, set the 3 CH. 4 switch to channel 3 or channel 4 -- the channel you want to use on yourTV.

• If you connect your VCR using the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks with audio/video cables, select theTV'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 QuickSet 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 ANT. IN and RF OUT

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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1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings

3 Time 4 Channels

5 Setup 6 Preferences

7 Audio 8 Language

O Exit

2. Press 6 to display the PREFERENCES menu.

1 Remote Control: VCR1 2 Auto Play: ON

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

5 Front Panel: AUTO 6 Tape Speed: SLP

7 Set Auto Repeat 8 Commercial Advance

O Exit

PREFERENCES

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

1 Remote Control: VCR1 2 Auto Play: OFF

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

5 Front Panel: AUTO 6 Tape Speed: SLP

7 Set Auto Repeat 8 Commercial Advance

O Exit

See Additional Set-Up Features for detailed information about the Auto Play feature.

PREFERENCES

Step 8: Set Up the VCR

Once you understand how to move around 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

Below is a list of set-up features that you may want to

set up before you begin using your VCR for the first time.

• Using QuickSet Guide

• Select a Language

• Set up for a Cable Box

• Set up VCR Channel List (Auto Channel Search)

• SetTime Zone and Daylight Savings (Auto Clock)

• Set theTime and Date Manually

• Set up VCR Plus+ Channels

• Set the Remote VCRI/VCR2 feature

• Set the Auto Play feature

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• Set the Auto TV/VCR feature

• Set the EnergySaver feature

• Set the Front Panel feature

• Set the Preferred Tape Speed feature

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Using the QuickSet Guide

The QuickSet Guide is an automated procedure that helps you set up your VCR. The first time you turn on your VCR, the first screen of the Guide appears.

Select a language. Seleccione un idioma.

Choisissez une langue.

1 English 2 Espanol

3 Fran_ais

Just follow the step-by-step procedures until setup is complete. Some of the feature options may not apply to your VCR configuration.

If the menu does not appear:

• Make sure TV is tuned to the same channel as the 3 OH. 4 switch orTV's video line input.

• Make sure VCR indicator is on in the VCR display if you connected yourVCR using the ANT. IN and RF OUT jacks.

• Check your connections.

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

the next section.

If you ever need to manually enter setup.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 5 to display the Setup menu.

Using the Menu to Set Up Features

You can set up features by using the menu system. Each feature that appears in the QuickSet Guide is explained in this section as well as a few others you may want to set up before you begin using your VCR.

Not all the VCR screens are shown in this I

On-Screen Menus 1 manual when explaining the features. J

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Language

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

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings

3 Time 4 Channels

5 Setup 6 Preferences

7 Audio 8 Language

0 Exit

2. Press 8 to select the LANGUAGE menu.

LANGUAGE

Select a language.

1>English 2 Espanol 3 Franpais

Press MENU to continue

3. Select English, Espar_ol (Spanish), or Franqais (French).

Cable Box Setup

This setup applies only when all channels are received through the cable box. The VCR will automatically enter the output channel of the cable box when programming your VCR for timer

recordings.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings

3 Time 4 Channels

5 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Audio

8 Language O Exit

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2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.

CHANNELS

1 Auto Channel Search 2 Add/Remove Channels

3 Signal Type: CABLE 4 VCR Plus+ Channel List

5 Cable Box Setup

0 Exit

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

three choices.

CABLE BOX SETUP

Do you use your cable box to receive ALL

channels or only SOME channels?

1 ALL channels 2 Only SOME channels

3 Cancel setup

4. If you selected ALL channels, enter the output channel of your cable box, usually 03, 04, or video line input and

press MENU.

CABLE BOX SETUP

On what channel does the VCR receive signals

from the cable box?

(usually 3, 4, or Video)

Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to continue

CABLE BOX SETUP

The VCR will now

receive all signals from the cable box

on channel 04.

Press MENU to continue

Once you complete the setup, the VCR confirms that Cable

Box Setup is complete.

VCR Channel 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.

Cable Box Setup ALL channels: enter two numbers for

output channel of your cable box or press INPUT.

Only SOME channels: if you only use the cable box to tune premium

channels. Cancel setup: select to cancel.

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To Auto Channel Search

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings

3 Time

4 Channels

5 Setup

6 Preferences

7 Audio

8 Language O Exit

2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.

CHANNELS

1 Auto Channel Search 2 Add/Remove Channels

3 Signal Type: CABLE 4 VCR Plus+ Channel List

5 Cable Box Setup

O 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

O 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

Auto Channel Search

Use the Auto Channel Search feature to place all available channels in

memory. If you ever change cable or antenna

signals, you may need to Auto Channel Search again.

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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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 CHAN 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 SignalType between CABLE and ANTENNA.

To Add or Remove Channels

You may want to add or remove channels after you Auto

Channel Search, especially if some of the channels have weak signals or you don't want to watch them.

Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.

Press 2 to display the ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS screen. Use CHAN up or down or number buttons to go to the channels

you want to remove or add.

ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS

Channel 115

is presently ADDED

Press CLEAR to remove Press MENU to exit

ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS

Channel 115

is presently ADDED

Press CLEAR to remove Press MENU to exit

Time and Date

The VCR gives you two ways to set the time and date. The Auto Clock feature which enables the VCR to update the clock each

time you turn off the VCR. The Auto Clock feature is advantageous because it updates the time for you automatically.

The second way is entering the time and date manually into the

menu system.

Selecting Channels

The CHANNEL up and down buttons access those channels active in your

VCR channel list, You can still access channels not in

the channel list by using the number buttons on the remote,

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Auto Clock Set Feature

The Auto Clock feature is set to ON at the factory. In the ON setting, the VCR looks for a channel carrying XDS (Extended Data Services) information and updates the clock using the Coordinated Universal Time. There are certain steps that are required, such as Auto Channel Search, setting the Time Zone, and setting the Daylight Savings feature, before the Auto Clock

feature works.

Set the Time Zone

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings

3 Time 4 Channels

5 Setup 6 Preferences

7 Audio

8 Language O Exit

2. Press 3 to display the TIME menu.

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

4 Set Daylight Savings

XDS Time Data was found on channel 20.

0 Exit

TIME

3. Press 3 to display the SET TIME ZONE screen.

SET TIME ZONE

What is your Time Zone?

1 Eastern 2 Central 3 Mountain 4 Pacific 5 Alaska 6 Hawaii 7>Automatic Press MENU to continue

4. Select your time zone.

Auto Clock Info With a cable box, the VCR will not

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

channel carrying the broadcast signal. If AUTO CLOCK SET is unsuccessful,

try tuning the VCR (or cable box) to a channel carrying the XDS information (usually PBS), then turn the VCR off.

If the time does not set within 10 minutes, set the time and date manually through the menu items.

Check local cable system or TV stations for availability of channels

with XDS.

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If you select Automatic for your time zone, the VCR sets the

clock using the first Coordinated Universal Time information

it finds. If the time is not correct, select another time zone or

set the time and date through the menu system.

Set Daylight Savings

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 3 to display the TIME menu.

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

SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS

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

1 Yes. DST is observed 2 No

3>Automatic Press MENU to continue

4. Select one of the options.

• DST is the acronym for Daylight SavingsTime.

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

Set the Time and Date Manually

If the AUTO CLOCK SETwas unsuccessful, set the clock through

the menu option. The AUTO CLOCK SETfeature is set to OFF automatically when you set the clock this way.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings

3 Time

4 Channels

5 Setup

6 Preferences

7 Audio

8 Language 0 Exit

Spring forward; Fall backward

In the Spring, daylight-saving time begins on the first Sunday in April. Because the clock automatically changes from 2:00 AM to 3:00 AM

(forward one hour), remember to include the extra hour for timer

recording falling within this time frame.

In the Autumn, daylight-saving time ends on the last Sunday in October, The VCR clock automatically changes from 2:00 AM to 1:00 AM (back one hour), Therefore, it can

affect your recording length,

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2. Press 3 to display the TIME menu.

1 Set Time and Date

2 Auto Clock Set: ON 3 Set Time Zone 4 Set Daylight Savings

XDS Time Data was not found,

0 Exit

TIME

3. Press 1 to display the SETTIME AND DATE menu.

SET TIME AND DATE

TIME(HH--IMM)

DATE --/--/--

PRESS MENU TO CANCEL

Enter the data using the number buttons. Press 0 before

single-digit numbers and follow the on-screen directions.

SET TIME AND DATE

TIME 12:34 PM

DATE 11/18/97 TUESDAY

PRESS CLEAR TO CORRECT PRESS MENU TO SET

Time/Date Display

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

screen.

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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.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+

2 Timer Recordings 3 Time

4 Channels 5 Setup

6 Preferences 7 Audio

8 Language O Exit

2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.

CHANNELS

1 Auto Channel Search 2 Add/Remove Channels

3 Signal Type: CABLE

4 VCR Plus+ Channel List

5 Cable Box Setup

O Exit

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

VCR+ Channel My Channel

5 --

4 --

3 -> -> -> -- 2 --

1 --

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

Press MENU to save

Enter the data following the on-screen directions using your

worksheet.

VCR+ Channel My Channel

5 46

4 --

3 -> -> -> 23 2 --

1 --

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

Press MENU to save

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 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 OualityValue Cable 41 Showtime

97 Showtime 2 59 Sports Channel

52 Turner Network Television 44 USA-Network

62 Video Hits 1 93 Viewer's Choice 1

94 Viewer's Choice 2 55 WGN Chicago

43 WTBS Atlanta 60 WWOR-New York

See next page for Canadian List

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,

Screen is for an example only.

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VCR Plus+ Worksheet

Broadcast or VCR Plus+ Channel Channel Number

Cable-TV Station Number* * You Receive the

Name Station On*

HBO 33

ESPN 34

Two-DigitVCR Plus+ Channel

Numbers for CableTV

(Canadian List)

67 Allarcom PayTelevision/

Superchannel

44 Arts & Entertainment 72 Cable News Network-Headline

News

61 Cable News Network 70 Canadian Home Shopping Network

56 Canal FamUle 69 Cathay InternationalTelevision Inc

68 Chinavision Canada Corp 60 Country MusicTelevision 63 Family Channel

62 First Choice 96 First ChoiceTwo 97 First ChoiceThree 99 First Choice Four 90 House of Commons 91 La Chaine Francaise

51 The Learning Channel 65 MeteoMedia/The Weather Network

48 MuchMusic Network 55 MusiquePlus

52 Nashville Network 73 Newsworld/CBC

53 Le Reseau des Sports 43 The Sports Network

64 Super Ecran 37 Super Ecran B 98 Super Ecran C

66 Telatino Network 46 TV5 Montreal

92 Viewer's Choice 1 93 Viewer's Choice 2 94 Viewer's Choice 3 95 Viewer's Choice 4 71 Vision TV: Canada's Faith Network

38 Youth TV, Canada Inc.

*Check your local or cable listing for the channel number you receive this station on.

**Check your local listing for broadcast or VCR Plus+ channel number assigned.

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Additional Set-Up Features in the

PREFERENCES Menu

The features in this section are all accessed through the

PREFERENCES menu.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+

2 Timer Recordings 3 Time

4 Channels 5 Setup

6 Preferences 7 Audio

8 Language O Exit

2. Press 6 to display the PREFERENCES menu.

1 Remote Control: VCR1 2 Auto Play: ON

3 Auto TV/VCR: ON

4 EnergySaver: 2:00

5 Front Panel: AUTO

6 Tape Speed: SLP

7 Set Auto Repeat

8 Commercial Advance O Exit

Now

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

PREFERENCES

Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option

If you own a compatible GE, RCA, or ProScan remote that has a VCR2, VCR2°LD, or VCR2°DVD button, this feature allows you to set this VCR to respond to that button.

Press 1 to select the Remote Control item. Then press the VCR2, VCR2°LD, or VCR2°DVD button to change.

(PRESS VCR2 TO CHANGE)

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

4 EnergySaver: 2:00 5 Front Panel: AUTO

6 Tape Speed: SLP 7 Set Auto Repeat

8 Commercial Advance 0 Exit

PREFERENCES

1 Remote Control: VCR2 2 Auto Play: ON

3 Auto TV/VCR: ON

4 EnergySaver: 2:00

5 Front Panel: AUTO

6 Tape Speed: SLP

7 Set Auto Repeat

8 Commercial Advance O Exit

PREFERENCES

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The VCR will only respond to the compatible remote's VCR2, VCR2,LD, or VCR2,DVD 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 VCRI. Display the PREFERENCES menu, press 1, and then press

VCR on the VCR's remote.

Auto Play

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

between ON or OFF.

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

Select OFF if you do not want a tape with its safety tab removed to start playing automatically.

Auto TV/VCR

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

and OFE

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

only applies if you connect the ANT. IN and RF OUT jacks of your VCR and TV and watch your VCR on channel 3 or 4 of your TV.

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

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

of the manual.

Auto TV/VCR Pressing TV,VCR will still switch

between the VCR and TV mode. VCR mode: VCR indicator in the

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

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EnergySaver

By default, this VCR automatically turns off after two hours of inactivity. Press 4 to change the time delay, or to disable the

feature.

• OFF: The VCR will remain turned on until you shut it off.

• 1:00, 2:00, or 3:00: The VCR turns off after one, two, or three hours of inactivity.

Thirty seconds before shutting off, the VCR will warn you with a screen reading, "The VCR will turn off in 30 seconds. Press any

key to cancel." If you use the VCR's tuner instead of your TV to tune channels,

you may want to turn this feature off.

Front Panel (VCR Display)

You can change the brightness level of the fluorescent display

panel on the front of the VCR. Press 5 to switch between the

options.

• AUTO brightens the display when the VCR is on and dims

the display when the VCR is off.

• BRIGHT keeps the display bright.

• DIM keeps the display at a low brightness level.

Preferred Tape Speed

You can set a preferred tape speed that is established each time the VCR is turned on and as the initial setting for timer

programming. Press 6 to switch between the two recording

speeds.

• SP sets the preferred recording speed to SP.

• SLP sets the preferred recording speed to SLR

Tape Speeds SP (Standard Play)

Gives the best quality recording, but fewer programs can be recorded on the tape. Special effects such as pause, slow motion, picture search, and frame advance work well when you play back tapes recorded in this speed.

LP (Long Play) Your VCR is capable of playing back tapes recorded in LR You cannot record in the LP speed.

SLP (Super Long Play) Gives three times the recording time of tapes recorded in SR Special effects such as pause, slow

motion, picture search, and frame advance work well when you play

back tapes recorded in this speed.

The preferred setting can be overridden using the SPEED button on the remote.

Cassette

T-120 T-160

Recording Time

SP SLP 2Hr 6Hr

2Hr 8Hr

40Min

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Learn the Basics To Get You Started

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These VCR basics should be enough for you to

begin enjoying your VCR. Learning the remote

control functions, playing a recorded tape, and

recording a program should do just that.

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.

VCR BASICS

VCR Basics tells you what you need to know in order to watch a

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movie or tape your favorite show. J

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Remote Buttons

The remote control iscapable 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 GE, RCA, or ProScan TV and sets the remote to control the TV. Also used with the OFFbutton to turn

on a different brand of TV (if programmed) and sets the remote to control the TV.

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

OFF

TV VCR

0 0

REVERSE PLAY FORWARE

RECORD STOP PAUSE

INFO _A SEARCH

o o

0 0

MUTE CHAN GO

0 8S Q

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.

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

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

motion during play-pause and increases slow-motion speed.

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

BACK to switch between the two channels.

INFO Shows the status displays on the TV screen. 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 INjacks on the VCR.

CLEAR MENU SPEED j

4 5 6 0

"_*0 "

v TRACKING A F.ADV I

MENU Brings up VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen.

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Numbers (O through 9) Select a channel up to 99 by pressing two numbers. Select a cable channel over 99 by pressing and

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

two numbers. OFF Turns off the VCR when the remote isset to control the

VCR. PAUSE Pauses playback or recording. Press PAUSEagain to

return to playback or recording.

PLAY Plays a tape. RECORD Starts VCR recording. Also used for express recording.

REVERSE Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches

backward through a tape during playback. Starts slow motion

during play-pause and decreases slow-motion speed. SEARCH Displays MOVIEI_,ADVANCE screen for prerecorded

movies or displays Index, Go-To, and Blank Search menus on TV

screen. Starts COMMERCIALI_ I,ADVANCE skipping during

playback.

SPEED Selects a recording speed (SPor SLP). 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 motion, or

pause. Reduces picture '_jitter" during sLop-action playback.

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

TV Function Buttons

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

CLEAR Removes menus or status displays from the screen. GO BACK Switches between two channels. Select one channel

and then select another using the number buttons. Press GO

BACK to switch between the two channels.

INFO Shows the TV's status displays on the TV screen.

MUTE Reduces volume to minimum level.

TV Buttons

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

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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 a compatilbe TV off and on. VOL Up and Down Raisesand lowers sound of TV.

Playing a Tape

1. Tune theTV to yourVCR viewing channel (3, 4, orTV'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 (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.

Pause If you pause, the VCR automatically

switches from pause to stop after a few minutes to reduce tape wear.

Automatic Tracking The VCR has automatic tracking

which adjusts the picture when playing back a tape recorded on

another VCR. Automatic tracking is turned on whenever a tape is inserted or the VCR's power is

turned on.

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Automatic Rewind

The VCR automatically rewinds the tape if it reaches the end of the tape during playback. While rewinding, you can press

POWER and the VCR will turn off after rewinding.

Tape Eject

Press STOP.EJECT on the VCR (STOPon remote) when it is

stopped to eject the tape.

Recording

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

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

remote (see "PreferredTape Speed" in Setting Up the VCR section for information about tape speed settings).

2. Press the RECORD button to begin recording.

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

(such as during a commercial), press PAUSE instead of

STOP.

Check the Safety Tab

No matter which recording option you use, you need to make

sure there is a tape in the VCR, and that the tape's safety tab is in

place. You cannot record on a tape with the safety tab removed.

Safety Tab

If the safety tab is removed and you want to record over it,

simply cover the hole with vinyl tape.

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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 withVCR Plus+

• Broadcast Stereo or Second Audio Program (SAP)

• Audio Only Recording

• Copying and Editing Tapes

RECORDING

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Recording Features

There are four ways to record programs:

• Recordin 9 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 Recordin 9 with VCR Plus+ lets you program the

VCRjust by entering a PlusCode number found in TV guides.

Express Recording (XPR)

Use express recording when you want to quickly record the

remaining portion of the program you are watching.

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

2. Press the RECORD button to begin recording.

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

REC CH 36 Record Length 0:00

Press REC to set length

REC CH 36 Record Length 1:30

Press REC to set length

Each time you press the RECORD button, you increase the

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

indicate, and then automatically turns off.

To stop an express recording, press and hold STOP 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

1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings

3 Time 4 Channels

5 Setup 6 Preferences

7 Audio 8 Language

0 Exit

Press 2 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu.

TIMER RECORDINGS

1 Create a New Program

2 Review Existing Progs.

3 Use VCR PLUS+ Code

O Exit

3. Select 1 to Create a New Program.

How often should this program record?

1 One time 2 Daily (every day)

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

0 Cancel

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

Program I (One time)

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

Start Date --/--/-- Tape Speed SLP

Press MENU to cancel

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. The date and/or speed can be changed when flashing.

Timer Recording Information Clock must be set correctly.

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

PROGRAMS OVERLAP appears if you have entered two programs where the times overlap.

The TIMER indicator appears in the display when you turn off the VCR and a timer recording has been set. It flashes if there is no tape in the

VCR. When recording from a cable box

turn it on and tune it to the channel you want to record before the

recording is to begin. The VCR channel should be set to the cable

box's output channel, usually Channel 3 or 4.

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

Program 1 (One time)

Channel 104 Cable Start Time 12:00 AM

End Time 01:30 AM

Start Date 11/18/98 Wed Tape Speed SLP

Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU ffor next prog

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 by entering the TV show's PlusCode number found in most TV and cable

listings.

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 VCR if you need more information on setting up your VCR Plus+ channel list.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings

3 Time 4 Channels

1 Auto Channel Search 2 Add/Remove Channels

3 Signal Type: CABLE 4 VCR Plus+ Channel List

VCR+ Channel My Channel

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

Press MENU to save

CHANNELS I

5 46 4 --

3 -> -> -> 23 2 --

1 --

Using VCR Plus+

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

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+

2 Timer Recordings 3 Time

4 Channels 5 Setup

6 Preferences 7 Audio

8 Language 0 Exit

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

VCR PLUS+

Enter PlusCode Number

(from TV listing)

Press MENU to cancel

VCRPlus+ and PlusCode are registered

trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation.

VCR Plus+ Recording 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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Enter the VCR PlusCode shown in your local television programming guide.

VCR PLUS+

Enter PlusCode Number

(from TV listing)

128768

Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU when done

4. Press MENU to enter theVCR PlusCode number.

How often should this program record?

1 One time 2 Daily (every day)

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

O Cancel

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

Program 1 (One time)

Channel 03 Cable Start Time 08:00 PM

End Time 09:30 PM

Start Date 11/18/98 Wed 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.

The TIMER indicator appears in the display when you turn off the VCR

and a timer recording has been set. It flashes if there is no tape in the VCR.

PROGRAMS OVERLAP appears if you have entered two programs where the times overlap.

UNRECOGNIZED NUMBER... PLEASE RE-ENTER appears when the VCR

does not recognize the PlusCode number.

Turn on the cable box and tune it to the channel you want to record

before the recording is to begin. Timer recordings will not be lost in

the event of an extended power outage.

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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 for a few seconds.

Reviewing and Clearing Programs

To review programs that you have already set up:

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

TIMER RECORDINGS

1 Create a New Program 2 Review Existing Progs.

3 Use VCR Plus+ Code

O Exit

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

Program 1 (One time)

Channel 104 Cable Start Time 12:OO AM End Time O1:30 AM Start Date 11/18/98 Wed

Tape Speed SLP

Press CLEAR to erase Press MENU for next prog

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

Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP

(Second Audio Program)

Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or SAP

(Second Audio Program).

1. Turn on theTV and tune it to theVCR viewing channel

(either 3, 4, orTV's video input).

2. Insert a tape with safety tab in place.

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

TV,VCR on the remote 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 "Audio Set-Up Features" in the

Other Features section.

AUDIO

1 Reception: STEREO 2 Tape Playback: HI-FI

0 Exit

7. Press RECORD to start recording.

8. Press STOP when you are finished.

Recording Audio Only

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

1. Press the INPUT button on the remote to select the line

input.

The VCR will record audio from the audio equipment connected to the AUDIO INjacks.

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 when you are finished.

Playing Back Audio Only

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

anything that was previously recorded I

I Recording audio only will erase 1

on the tape. J

Audio Connection

BACK of VCR

OUT IN ANT EN

PHONO

BACK of AMPLIFIER / RECEIVER

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Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes

Use one VCR as the playback VCR and the other as the recording VCR.

1. Connect theVCRs using the diagram below.

2. Turn on both VCRs and TV.

3. Tune theTV to theVCR viewing channel (either 3, 4, orTV's video input).

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

recording VCR to channel 3 or 4--the one selected on the

playback VCR.

If you are using audio/video cables, press INPUT to display L in the display panel to record from thejacks on the VCR.

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

blank tape with its safety tab in place into recording VCR.

6. Use visual search to locate the segment you want to copy on the playback VCR. Pause the tape at this location.

7. Press RECORD on the recording VCR, then PAUSE.

8. Press PAUSE on both VCRs to begin copying.

9. Press PAUSE on both VCRs to stop copying.

10. Repeat steps 6-9 to copy or edit additional segments.

Two VCR Connection

_ OR_ANTENNA

PLAYBACK VCR

RECORDING VCR

_l- OR-ll_

TO TV TO TV

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Control Your TV

The remote can be programmed to control a television.

It is programmed to control a GE, RCA, or ProScanTV.

Other manufacturer's brands need to be programmed.

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PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE

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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 GE, RCA, and ProScan televisions.

Programming the Remote to Control a TV

If the TV does not turn on when you press the TV button, the

remote needs to be programmed.

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

1. Turn on the TV.

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.

Enter the two-digit code from the code list.

ReleaseTV, and then press CHAN up or down. If theTV

responds to the remote commands, the remote is

programmed.

OFF

TV VCR

0oo

REVERSE PLAY FORWARD

<3 C>

RECORD STOP PAUSE

MUTE CHAN GO

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 theTV, and press theTV 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 yourTV.Try pressing buttons, such as VOL and MUTE. See

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

v TRACKING A F.ADV

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

Note the difference between the TV

and VCR on-screen displays to see

which one the remote is operating,

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TV Codes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ProScan ....................................01

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

08,10,12

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Features to Enhance VCR Operation

• COMMERCIALI_I*ADVANCE

• J

• MOVIEI*I_ADVANCE

• Picture Search Options

• Tracking

• Auto Repeat

• Pro-Tect Plus TM Locking

• Time Counter

• On-Screen Displays

• Audio Reception

• Audio Playback

• Low Voltage Detection

OTHER FEATURES

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COMMERCIAL •ADVANCE

COMMERCIA L••ADVANCE is a patented technology that detects and marks most commercials on your tape for any

recording that is more than 15 minutes long. 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 when finished returns the tape to the end of the recording. It does not erase the commercials from

the tape.

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 to

approximately 8-12 seconds of fast forwarding in the SLP

speed. You can select a background display of blue or see the video as the commercials are skipped.

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 dif ferently and insert their own commercials, you may experience some variations in this

feature's effectiveness. Station promotions, identifications,

and announcements are not considered commercials--but

might be skipped. For more information--see "Questions and Answer sabout COM M ERCIAL• •ADVANCE" in the References

section. All of the COMMERCIA L• •ADVANCE features are

accessed through the COMMERCIAL ADVANCE menu.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings

3 Time 4 Channels

5 Setup 6 Preferences

7 Audio 8 Language

O Exit

COMMERCIAL • •ADVANCE is a registered trademark in the U.S. of SRT, Inc.

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II •

2. Press 6 to display the PREFERENCES menu.

1 Remote Control: VCR1

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

4 EnergySaver: 2:00 5 Front Panel: AUTO

6 Tape Speed: SLP 7 Set Auto Repeat

8 Commercial Advance O Exit

PREFERENCES

3. Press8to display the COMMERCIAL ADVANCE menu.

COMMERCIAL ADVANCE

1 Marking: ON 2 Playback: MANUAL 3 Display: BLUE

0 Exit

Now, you can select one of the COMMERCIA L,,ADVANCE

features.

COMMERCIAL._'._ADVANCE Marking

Press I to turn commercial Marking ON or OFF.

• Select ON, and the VCR will mark commercials within approximately 30 seconds for the following types of

recording:

Timer, Timer with VCR Plus+, or Express Recording

The VCR automatically marks the commercials after the power is turned off.

• Recording When you stop the recording, the VCR

prompts you to mark the commercials.

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.

Select OFF and the VCR will not mark the commercials.

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COMMERCIAL,!_ADVANCE Playback

Press 2 to switch between Playback: AUTO and MANUAL.

• Select AUTO to have the VCR automatically advance

through the blocks of marked commercials.

Itworks 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 FWD to scan through the

commercial.

Part of a recorded program may 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 theVCR won't advance through the

blocks of marked commercials until you press SEARCH.

If you press SEARCH during playback of material other than

commercials, the VCR advances to the end of the next

"marked" commercial block and resumes playback.

The VCR resumes playback when it reaches the end of the

marked commercials.

COMMERCIAL,!_ADVANCE Display

Press3to switch between Display: BLUE or VIDEO.

• Select BLUE to display a BLUE background when the VCR advances through the block of marked commercials.

• Select VIDEO to display the recorded video when the VCR advances through the block of marked commercials.

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MOVIEI I ADVANCE

MOVIE••ADVANCE helps you locate certain parts of prerecorded movies (rented or purchased). This feature works

two ways: 1) you can go to the beginning of the movie or 2) you can skip from one preview to the next. MOVIE••ADVANCE

works only on cassettes recorded in the SPspeed with the safety tab removed.

1. To select MOVIE••ADVANCE, insert a tape with the safety tab removed and press SEARCH. The following menu

appears.

What type of tape

is this?

1 Purchased/Rented Movie

2 Home Recording 3 Other

Press CLEAR to cancel

Press 1 if the tape is a purchased or rented movie, press 2 if it's a recording made at home, or press 3 if it is

something else, you don't know, or you do not want to select MOVI E• •ADVANCE.

Pressing 2 or 3 gives the same response and takes you to a different search feature. If you accidentally make a wrong selection, press STOP.EJECT on the VCR and reinsert the tape. Press SEARCH.

If you press 1, the MOVIE ADVANCE menu appears.

MOVIE ADVANCE

Would you like to go to the start of the movie

or to the next preview?

1 Go to movie

2 Go to preview

Press CLEAR to cancel

Press 1 to advance directly to the beginning of the movie or press 2 to view the first (next) preview.

MOVIE••ADVANCE works only on

cassettes recorded in the SP speed

[

with the safety tab removed. ]

MOVIE)',ADVA NCE is a trademark of SRT, Inc.

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Press 1 to Go to movie. The following screen appears with a

blue background.

Searching for preview

Press SEARCH to reverse Press STOP to cancel

When the movie is found, the following screen is displayed.

MOVIE ADVANCE

The movie is ready.

Press PLAY to start.

Press STOP to cancel

This display will time out after a few minutes and the

VCRwill enter the stop mode.

Press 2 to Go to preview.The following screen appears with a video background.

Searching for preview

Press SEARCH to reverse Press STOP to cancel

When a preview is detected, the VCR cues it and begins playing.

Press SEARCH for next

Any time during the preview search mode, pressing SEARCH will reverse

Preview Search Note 1

the search direction,

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Picture Search Options

The most basic way to search during playback is using the FORWARD or REVERSEbuttons. This section contains several other options available for searching a tape.

Forward and Reverse Search

You can search a tape during playback. Sound isturned off during

picture search. Search works well for tapes recorded at either the SP

or SLPspeed.

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

reverse.

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

Slow Motion

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

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

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

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

picture.

4. Press PLAY to return to normal playback. The VCR switches automatically from slow-motion playback to

stop after a few minutes.

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Frame Advance

Frame advance lets you view one-stop action frame after another during playback. Frame advance works well for tapes recorded at the SPor SLPspeed.

1. Press PAUSE or EADV to "freeze" the action.

2. Press EADV each time you want to view a frame of the scene.

3. Press PAUSE or PLAY 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:

I. Press STOP.

2. Press SEARCH on the remote to display the INDEX SEARCH

menu 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 to search forward or REVERSE to search in

reverse. The VCR will locate your index mark and begin playback.

If you did not enter a specific index number, theVCR will locate

the next index mark and begin playback.

INDEX SEARCH

Press REV OR FWD to begin scanning

enter a specific

index number

Press SEARCH to exit

INDEX SEARCH

Searching for

index number 12...

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.

Press STOP to cancel

INDEX SEARCH

Searching for

index marks...

Press STOP to cancel

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Go-To Search

The Go-To search feature enables the VCR to quickly locate a counter reading anywhere on the tape. When the VCR locates the counter

reading, it will begin playback.

PressS TOR

PressSEARCHon the remote until the GO-TO SEARCH menu

appears on the screen.

Press number buttons to enter the hour(s) and/or minutes of

the counter reading you want the VCR to "go to". Press CLEAR on the remote to correct an entry.

4. Press FOR WARD to search forward or REVERSEto searc h in

reverse.

5. PressSTOP to stop Go-To searching.

Blank Search

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

1. Insert a recorded tape and press STOP.

2. Press SEARCH on the remote until the BLANK SEARCH

menu appears.

3. Press FORWARD to begin searching. A message appears on

the screen if a blank area is not found.

GO-TO SEARCH

Current tape counter

2:17:25

Press REV or FWD to go to -:--:00

Press SEARCH to exit.

BLANK SEARCH

Press FWD to begin searching for blank section of tape.

Press SEARCH to exit

BLANK SEARCH

Searching for blank tape...

4. Press STOP to stop blank searching.

Tracking

Your VCR has automatic trac king 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

differentVCR. Just use the TRACKING buttons to remove the streaks or snow .You can also use trac king 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.

Press STOP to cancel

with the safety tab removed, Index, Go-To, and Blank Search are not

If you insert a pre-recorded tape l

available.

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Auto Repeat

The VCR will automatically repeat a segment of tape.

1. Locate the beginning of the segment you want the VCR to repeat, and press STOR

2. Press INFO twice to display the time counter, and press CLEAR to reset it to 0:00:00.

3. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings

3 Time 4 Channels

5 Setup 6 Preferences

7 Audio

8 Language O Exit

4. Press 6 to display the PREFERENCES menu.

1 Remote Control: VCR1 2 Auto Play: ON

3 Auto TV/VCR: ON

4 EnergySaver: 2:00

5 Front Panel: AUTO 6 Tape Speed: SLP

7 Set Auto Repeat

8 Commercial Advance O Exit

PREFERENCES

5. Press 7 to display the AUTO REPEAT screen.

AUTO REPEAT

Set the length of time

you want the tape to

play in a repeating loop

Loop from 0:00 to -:--

Press MENU to exit

Use the number buttons to enter the length of time (in hours

(h:mm)

and minutes) of the segment you want the VCR to repeat.

The VCR will play the tape until the specified counter reading is reached, rewind the tape and replay the segment over and over.

To stop auto repeat, display the AUTO REPEAT screen and press CLEAR or eject the cassette.

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Pro-Tect Plus TM Locking Feature

To disable the usage of the VCR, or to protect your timer recordings, you can lock the VCR so that the buttons on the VCR or remote

won't work.

To Lock: Press and hold VCR on the remote for approximately

six seconds. The VCR turns off. SAFE appears in the display if any button is pressed to let you know the feature is activated.

To Lock while a timer recording is in progress: Press and

hold VCR on the remote for approximately six seconds. SAFE appears in the display to let you know the feature is activated.

To Unlock: Press and hold VCR on the remote for

approximately six seconds. The VCR turns on.

Time Counter

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

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

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

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

program to begin another recording, you would:

0:30:00

Hours I

Minutes

Seconds

1. Press INFO twice to display the time counter.

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

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

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.

Locking Your VCR: If a timer recording is programmed,

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

from being accidentally turned on.

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On-Screen Displays

The INFO button shows the status of the VCR (Stop, Play, Rec, etc.), channel number (Video for the line input), 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. If the channel name is available, it appears under the channel number.

Stop Ch 05 0:30:00

11/18/98 Wed OI:3OPM SLP

WHOS

On-screen display

(times out)

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

the screen.

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

Turning off the VCR also resets the displays.

Audio Set-Up Features

The audio set-up features enhance your tape playback and

recordings. The features in this section are accessed through the

AUDIO menu and are shown in the displays below .

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings

3 Time 4 Channels

5 Setup 6 Preferences

7 Audio 8 Language

O Exit

Time counter only

(does not time out)

Normal display mode

(status displays will appear)

0:30:00

Press 7 to display the AUDIO menu.

AUDIO

1 Reception: STEREO 2 Tape Playback: HI-FI

0 Exit

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

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Reception

Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or asecond audio program (SAP) which offers a second language. The Reception

feature lets you select the type of audio you want to record. Press 1 to switch between Reception: STEREO,MONO, and SAP.

• Select STEREO for normal or stereo broadcast TV recording.

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

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

Tape Playback

The VCR records the same audio on both the Hi-Fi and linear tracks

on the tape. Hi-Fi sound is recorded on separate left and right stereo

channels. Monaural sound isrecorded on the linear track. Press 2 to switch betweenTape Playbac k: HI-FI, LINEAR and MIX.

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

amplifier/receiver using the audio/videojac ks. TheTape Playback

feature lets you select which audio you play back.

• Select HI-FI to play back sound recorded on the Hi-Fi track and

for normal use.

• Select LINEAR to play back the sound recorded on the linear monaural track, such as a second audio program (SAP), or a

dubbed voice-over.

• Select MIX to play back the sound recorded on both the linear

track and the Hi-Fi track, sound-on-sound.

Low Voltage Detection

When the remote control_ batteries begin to fail, the message

"Remote batteries are low" appears on the TV screen with the

on-screen display when you press the INFO button. Replace the

batteries (see First Things First Section) before they completely

fail.

To receive Hi-Fi stereo sound, use audio-video cables with a compatible

TV or receiver. Using only the RF

OUT jack will not produce stereo

sound.

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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 theTV 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 theirjacks.

Place the audio/video cables to the sides of theTV'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 SafetyTips 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 recei ver on the top shelf of the stand so heated air rising from it will not flow around other components.

CONNECTIONS

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Connecting Your VCR

Refer to these pages to help you connect your VCR.

Jacks and Cables

RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables (F-type)

The RFjacks provide good picture and mono sound quality, and

must be used if audio/video connections are not available for

your TV. These jacks are required for antenna or cable-TV connections.

The RFjacks on the VCR are labeled ANT. IN and RFOUT. The coaxial cable supplied with your VCR is used to connect the VCR's

RFOUTjack and your TV's antenna input.

Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type)

RF Jack

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

jacks.

These jacks are used for most audio/video connections between components. The VCR AUDIO/VIDEO jacks are color coded

(yellow for video, red for right audio, and white for left audio). If your TV only has one input for audio (mono), you may need a

Y-adapter to hear sound from both channels.

Audio/Video Jack

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Choosing a VCR Connection

There are several different ways to connect your VCR, depending on whether or not you have cable service, and if you have a cable box,

and whether some of the channels are scrambled, and maybe you

have cable (but no cable box), or no cable or...well, you get the picture.

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

• TV with RFjack only

• TV with audio/video jacks

• TV with audio/video jacks and cable box to unscramble pay channels only

If you need to connect additional components not shown in the

diagrams here (and are unsure of how to connect them), refer to the

instruction manual that came with that particular component.

Advantages of Audio/Video Cable

Connections

Using a simple coaxial cable connection gives you good picture

quality. If your television has audio/video jacks, I highly recommend

using them to get even better picture quality and stereo sound when

recording and playing back videotapes. These connections give you

more convenient operation by not having to share the TV's

antenna signal.

Don't Forget about the Auto TV/VCR Feature

The 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 TVoVCR button on the remote or you can set the Auto TV/VCR feature to ON when

using only the ANT. IN and RFOUT jacks and OFF when using the

AUDIO/VIDEO output jacks - so your TV signal is not interrupted when the VCR isturned on.

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TV with RF Jack Only

This connection assumes:

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

• Your television has only an RF input jack.

This connection provides:

• Mono sound playback from VCR

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

To use this connection, you must have:

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

To connect:

1. Connect cables as shown.

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

Using This Connection

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

Auto TVIVCR setting:

• Set the Auto TV/VCR feature to ON

To play a tape:

1. Insert a tape.

2 If necessary, press PLAY

To record one program and watch another:

1. Begin recording a program using one of the recording features.

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

CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR_ANTENNA

VCR

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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:

• Stereo sound playback from VCR.

• Record one channel while watching another (except when

using a cable box for all channels).

To use this connection, you must have:

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

• (3) audio/video cables

To connect:

1. Connect cables as shown.

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

Using This Connection

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

not required.

Auto TV/VCR setting:

• Set the Auto TV/VCR feature to OFE

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 features.

2. Select a different channel on theTV.

CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR_AANTENNA

VCR

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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.

• YourTV has audio/video inputjacks.

This connection provides:

• Stereo sound playback from VCR.

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

To use this connection, you must have:

• (3) coaxial cables

• (3) audio/video cables

• (1) splitter

To connect:

1. Connect cables as shown.

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

vAilscrambled channels must be

iewed through the VCR. |

)

Using This Connection

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

not required.

Auto TVIVCR setting:

• Set the Auto TV/VCR feature to OFE

To play a tape:

1. Insert a tape.

2. If necessary, press PLAY.

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

1. Begin recording a scrambled or unscrambled program through the cable box using one of the recording features.

2. Select an unscrambled channel on theTV.

VCR

CABLE BOX

JlCA£LE]

ANTENNA

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

You also will find a Troubleshooting Tips section and

Questions and Answers about COMMERCIAL_D'_DVANCE in

this Appendix, which might help to resolve some of those simple problems.

Finally, this section contains your warranty information.

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Front Panel

Remote Sensor

CHANNEL.TRACKING Up or Down Selects next higher or

lower channel in the VCR's channel memory. AdJusts tracking

when a tape is playing. Press both together to recenter tracking.

FWD Forwards the tape when the VCR isstopped. Searches the

picture forward during playback. Starts slow motion during play- pause and increases slow-motion speed.

PLAY,PAUSE Plays a tape. Pauses action for viewing during

playback. Pauses recording to prevent recording of unwanted

scenes.

POWER Turns the VCR on or off.

RECORD Starts VCR recording. Used for express recording. Remote Sensor Receives signals from the remote control. Aim

the remote at this sensor. REV Rewinds the tape when the VCR isstopped. Searches the

picture in reverse during playback. Starts slow motion during play-pause and decreases slow-motion speed.

STOP,EJECT SLops the normal functions such as record,

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

the VCR is stopped.

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Display Panel

TIMERII--I " ----'11--1 A I

lU ._]U M

Time, Channel Number, Line Input Indicator (L), Tape Speed Indicator, or Status Indicator

Channel Number or Line Input Indicator The channel number

appears when the VCR is tuned to a channel. The line indicator (L) appears when a line input is selected.

Time The current time appears. Only an AM indicator appears with the time. There is no indicator for PM.

Tape Speed Indicator (SP and SLP) Press SPEED on the emote to change.

Status Indicators Show what the VCR is doing.

• C.Ad Flashes during commercial marking

• HI and BYE Turned on/unlocked; turned off

• FF Fast forwarding

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

• REC Recording (flashes when in record pause mode)

• REW Rewinding

• RO:30 Express recording in progress

• SAFE ProTect Plus turned on

• SCH and SCH- Forward and reverse search during playback

• STOP Tape is stopped

TIMER Lights during express recording and when VCR is turned off and set for timer recording Flashes when timer recording is set and

there is no cassette in the VCR

VCR Indicator (Applies only if the VCR _ewing Channel is 3 or 4) Press the TV.VCR button to turn on or off

• VCR indicator on: Picture from VCR

• VCR indicator off: Picture from TV channel

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Back Panel

OUT IN

A A ANTI IN

LO_o oVIDEO0

|o AUDIO RF OUT

3 OH. 4 Switch Selects the channel to which you will tune the TV to see the VCR picture if you connect the VCR using one of the basic hookups.

AUDIO (R and L) and VIDEO IN Jacks Receives signals from another component, like a VCR or camcorder, when it is connected to these jacks. Use INPUT on the remote to select L to record from these jacks.

AUDIO (R and L) and VIDEO OUT Jacks Sends signals from VCR to another component, like a TV or VCR, when it is connected to these jacks.

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

RF OUT Jack Passessignal to TV using the cable supplied.

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

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

• PressTV to set remote to control a compatibleTV.

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

Remote no longer controls a compatible TV

• Press TV to set remote to control the corresponding component.

• 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.

Poor or no picture for normal TV viewing

• Check to make sure the VCR indicator is off.

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

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

Snowy or no picture during playback

• Press TVoVCR to turn VCR indicator on.

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

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

• Check video cable connections between VCR and TV monitor.

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

• Try another tape.

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

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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 to return to normal playback.

• Check the ProTect Plus TMfeature.

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 Plus+ code 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.

• 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.

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.

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Clock shows incorrect time or date

• Power interruption. Automatic clock set was not turned on or did not work properly. Check time zone and

daylight-savings settings.

• Make sure VCR or cable box is tuned to channel carrying XDS information.

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

Time did not adjust for daylight-saving time

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

VCR makes noise when stopped

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

Will not AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH active channels correctly

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

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

• If Detect Automatically was selected for the Signal Type in the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu, try using

either CABLE TV or ANTENNA instead.

• May not be necessary if using a cable box for all channels. Contact your local cable company for more

information.

Tape plays back in slow motion

• Press PLAY to return to normal playback.

Cannot select channels over 69

• Cable channels over 69 can only be selected if Signal Type: CABLE/ANTENNA feature is set to CABLE.

Cassette with safety tab removed does not start to play automatically

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

TIMER indicator flashes

° 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.

Tape or sections of tape repeat

• Check Auto Repeat feature.

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No stereo sound during playback

• Check to make sure theTape Playback feature is set to HI-FI to hear stereo sound during playback. The tape you are

playing must be recorded in HI-FI in order to play back in HI-FI.

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

Stereo audio too noisy

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

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

Index, Go-To, and Blank search features do not operate

• Check to see if MOVIEI_I, ADVANCE feature is activated.

Cannot access MOVIEPPADVANCE feature

• Cassette must have safety tab removed and be recorded in SP speed.

• Home Recording was selected for the tape type in the menu. Eject cassette and reinsert.

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

• Commercial Advance Playback feature is set to AUTO. Set it to MANUAL.

COMMERCIALP.PADVANCE feature does not mark commercials when:

• The Marking feature is set to OFF in the COMMERCIAL ADVANCE menu. Set it to ON.

• A recording is less than 15 minutes or the commercial is longer than one minute.

• A single isolated commercial can not be marked.

• Recording started in the middle of a commercial segment.

• A commercial group within the first or last two minutes of a recording.

• Accuracy and effectiveness can vary depending upon program content and the characteristics of the commercials.

• A commercial is between 30-and-45 seconds and 45-and-60 seconds.

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

Commercials recorded even though COMMERCIALPPADVANCE feature was set to ON

• COMMERCIALI_I_ADVANCE is designed to record the commercials, mark them, and then skip over the marked commercials during playback.

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Questions and Answers About COMMERCIALly,ADVANCE

Will commercials be scanned through only on playback of recordings?

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

How fast does the COMMERCIALI*.I_ADVANCE VCR scan through the commercial breaks?

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.

Are commercials still recorded if I want to watch them?

Yes. The recorded program, including comme[:ials, can be viewed by setting the Playback featu_ to

MANUAL.

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

Simply _wind the tape to just before the skipped segment, and press PLAt' to view the program.

Once a recording has been marked, does COMMERCIALI_I_ADVANCE work each time the tape is played?

Yes. If the Playback feature is set to AUTO, the marked comme[:ials should be skipped each time the tape is played in a COMMERClfLI, I_ADVANCE VCR.

After marking commercials, is the tape left at the beginning or end of the recording? The tape is left at the end of the recording so it is in position to begin additional programmed

recordings.

Does the marking process interfere with other 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.

What happens if the marking process is interrupted?

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

Does COMMERCIAL.I_!*ADVANCE work in all recording speeds?

Yes, COMMERCIA_I_,ADVANCE works in SP and SLP

Will COMMERCIAL!*I_ADVANCE marked recordings work in non-Commercial Advance VCRs?

A COMMERCIA_I,I_ADVANCE marked recording will play in a non-commercial advance VCR, but commercials will not automatically be skipped.

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Limited Warranty

What your warranty covers:

• Any defect in materials or workmanship.

For how long after your purchase:

• Ninety days for labor charges.

• One year for parts.

The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first.

What we will do:

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

• Pay any Authorized GE VCR Service Center for the new or, at our option, refurbished replacement

parts required to repair your VCR.

How you get service:

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

• Show the Authorized Service Center Representative your evidence or purchase date or first rental.

• Pick up your VCR when repairs are completed.

What your warranty does not cover:

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

• Installation and related adjustments.

• Signal reception problems not caused by your VCR.

• Damage from misuse or neglect.

• Cleaning of video/audio heads.

• Batteries.

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

• A VCR purchased or serviced outside the USA.

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

Product Registration:

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

How state law relates to this warranty:

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

If you purchased your VCR outside the United States:

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

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Specifications

Format:

Record/Playback System:

Video Signal System: Antenna:

Tuner:

Type: Power Requirement:

Power Consumption: Dimensions:

Weight:

VHS Video: 4-head

Audio: 2 Hi-Fi record/playback system

EIA standard: NTSC color 75-ohm external VHF/UHF combined

antenna terminal

USA: 181 channels capability*

(125 cable channels)

Canada: 178 channels capability*

(122 cable channels)

AutoProgramming frequency synthesis

120V AC, 60 Hz 19 watts (Standby: <4 watts)

3.54 inches high (90 mm)

14.2 inches wide (360 mm)

10.75 inches deep (273 mm)

7.5 pounds (3.7 kg)

Storage Temperature Range:

Operating Temperature Range:

*Check your cable company's compatibility requirements.

- 22°F to +149°F (-30°C to +65°C)

+41°Fto +104°F (+5°C to +40°C)

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.

I Specifications are subject to change. 1

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3CH. 4switch 5, 8, 56, 62

Accessing menus 5 Add or remove channels 12

ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS screen 12 ANT. IN and RF OUT jacks 4,5, 8, 19, 54, 55, 62

Audio

playing back audio only 33

recording audio only 33

AUDIO menu 50

set up 50

playback (Hi-Fi, linear, mix, sap) 51

reception 51

record (mono or stereo) 51

AUDIO/VIDEO jacks 4, 5, 22, 33, 54, 57, 58, 62 Auto channel search 10, 11

AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu 11 Auto clock set feature 13

Auto play feature 6, 19, 24 Auto repeat feature 48

Auto TV/VCRfeature 19, 55, 56, 57, 58 Automatic rewind 25

Automatic tracking 24, 47

Back panel controls 62 Batteries

installing in the remote 4

Batteries, replace 51 Blank search 47

BLANK SEARCH menu 47 Broadcast stereo TV recording 32

Channel name display 50 Channel number display 61

Channel, VCR viewing 5 CHANNEL.TRACKING button 60

Channels, add or remove 12 Channels list, VCR 10 CHANNELS menu 10,11, 12, 16, 30 Choosing a VCR connection 55 Cleaning the VCR 69 CLEAR button 22, 23, 31, 46, 47, 48, 49 Clearing programs 32

COMMERCIA_I_ADVANCE 40

display 42

marking feature 41 menu 41, 42

playback 42

questions and answers 67

Component buttons 22 Connecting your VCR 4, 54

Connections 53

audio only 33 audio/video cable 55

choosing 55 TV with audio/video jacks 57 TV with audio/video jacks and cable box to un-

scramble pay channels only 58

TV with RFjack only 56 two VCRs 34

Contents 1 Copying and editing tapes 34

Date and time setting 12 Design specifications 69 Display Panel 61 DST (Da_ight Savings Time) 14

Cable box setup 9 CABLE BOX SETUP menu 10

Cables 54 Cables, positioning 53

CHAN buttons 12, 22, 23, 36

Editing tapes 34 Eject, tape 25 EnergySaver feature 20

Express recording 28

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EADV button 22, 46 First setup 3

Forward and reverse search 45 FORWARD button 24, 45, 46, 47, 49 Front panel

AUTO/BRIGHT/DIM feature 20

Front panel controls 60 FWD button 22, 24, 47, 60

GO BACK button 22, 23 Go-To search 47 GO-TO SEARCH menu 47

Hi-Fi playback 51

L line indicator 61, 62 Language feature 9

LANGUAGE menu 9 Limited warranty 68

Line input indicator 61 Linear playback 51 Locking feature 49

MENU button 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16,

18, 22, 29, 30, 31, 40, 48, 50 Mono audio 51 MOVIE ADVANCE menu 43 MOVIEI_,ADVANCE feature 43 MUTE button 23

Number buttons 5, 23, 24, 47

Important information 2 INDEX SEARCH menu 46

INFO button 22, 23, 48, 49, 50 INPUT button 10, 22, 29, 33, 62

]

Jacks

ANT. IN and RFOUT 4, 5, 8, 19, 62 AUDIO/VIDEO 4, 5, 62

types of 54

OFF button 22, 23, 24, 36 On-screen displays 36

On-screen menus 8 Overheating 53

PAUSE button 23, 24, 25, 34, 46 Pause the tape 25 Picture search options 45 PLAY button 23, 24, 45, 56, 57, 58, 60

PLAY,PAUSE button 24 Playing a Tape 24

Playing back audio only 33

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Plug in the VCR 5 PlusCodes for VCR Plus+ 31

POWER button 25, 60 Power surges 53

PREFERENCES menu 6,18, 41, 48 Preferred tape speed feature 20

Pro-Tect Plus locking feature 49 Problem solving 63

Product registration 2 Programming the remote

to operate a TV 36

PROGRAMS OVERLAPmessage 29, 31

QuickSet guide 5, 8

Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature 33, 51 RECORD button 23, 25, 28, 33, 34, 60 Recording

audio only 33

broadcast stereo TV 32

copying and editing tapes 34 SAP 32

speeds 20 timer 29

types of 28 VCR plus+ 30

XPR (express) 28

Remote

batteries are low message 51 buttons 22

component buttons 22

installing batteries 4

sensor 60 TV function buttons 23 VCR function buttons 22

VCR1/VCR2 option 18

Remove or add channels 12 REV button 24, 60

REVERSE button 23,24, 45, 46, 47 Reviewing programs 32

Rewind, automatic 25

SAFE indicator 49 Safety tab 25, 34, 43

SAP playback 51 SAP, recording 32

blank 47 forward 45 Go-To 47

MOVIEI, I_ADVANCE 43 reverse 45 slow-motion 45

SEARCH button 23, 43, 44, 46, 47 SET D/YLIGHT SNINGS sceen 14

SET TIME AND D_E menu 15 Set up

audio features 50 cable box 9 features 7 first 3

menu 8

Signal type

CABLE or ANTENNA 12 changing 12

Skipping commercials 40 Slow-motion search 45

SLP recording speed 20 Solving problems 63

SP recording speed 20 Specifications 69

Speed (Lp SLP,or SP) 20 SPEED button 23, 25, 28, 31, 33

Speeds, recording 20 Station identification 50

Status indicators

BYE 61 C-Ad 61

FF 61

HI 61

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PLAY61 R0:3061 REC61

REW61 SAFE 61 SCHandSCH- 61 STOP61

Stereoaudio 51 STOPbutton 23,24, 25,28, 32,33, 46,47, 49

STOP.EJECTbutton 24,25,43,60 Stop-actionpause 25 Stoppingatimerrecording32

Tab,safety25,34, 43 Tableofcontents1

Tapeeject 25 TapePlayback:HI-FI,LINEARandMIXfeatu_51 Tape,playinga 24 Tapespeedindicator 61 Tapespeeds 20 Timeanddatesetting 12

manual14 setdaylightsaving 14

settimezone 13 TIMEmenu 13,14,15

Timecounter49 Timedisplay 61

TIMERindicator 29,31,61 Timerrecording29

clearingprograms32 reviewingprograms 32 setting 29 stopping 32

TIMERRECORDINGSmenu 2932 Tips,troubleshooting63

Tracking47 TRACKINGbuttons 23,24,45, 47

Troubleshootingtips 63 TVbutton 22,36

TVcodesfor programmingremote 37 TVfunctionbuttons23

TV,VCRbutton23, 33, 55, 56,57,58, 61 Typesofrecordings28

VCR button 22, 49 VCR cleaning 69

VCR function buttons 22 VCR indicator 8, 33

VCR MAIN MENU 6, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 16, 18

29, 30, 32, 40, 48, 50

VCR Plus+ recording

channel list for Canada 17 channel list for USA 16

clearing and reviewing programs 32

menu 30 PlusCodes 31

set a recording 31 setting up channels 16 stopping 32 VCR viewing channel 5

VOL buttons 24

Warranty, limited 68

XDS (Extended Data Services) information 13 XPR (express recording) 28

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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

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Marca(s) Registrada(s) Printed in Japan

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As an ENERGYSTAR @ Partner, Thomson Consumer Electronics has determined that this product or

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