GE VG4270 User Manual

WARNING

To reduce risk of fire or

shock hazard, do not
expose this product to

rain or moisture.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE

PERSONNEL.

This symbol indicates "dangerous

_hlL This symbol indicates _ voltage" inside the product that

important instructions _ presents a risk of electric shock or

accompanying the product, personal injury.

Cautions

Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, match the wide blade of plug to
wide slot, fully insert.

Attention: Pour _viter les chocs _lectriques, introduire la lame la plus large

de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqe au fond.
Refer to the identification/rating label located on the back panel of your product

for its proper operating voltage.

FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this

equipment may void the user's authority to operate it.
Cable TV Installer: This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article

820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical
Code, Part 1) which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular,

specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of
the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Care and Cleaning:

Use a soft cloth or the dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner to dust your

VCR. Remove dust from the ventilation holes.

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. A nonabrasive, antistatic

cleaner/polisher isrecommended.

Product Registration

Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately. Returning the card allows us to contact
you if needed.

Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase. Attach it here and
record the serial and model numbers in case you need them. The numbers are located on the back of the
product.

Model No.
Serial No.

Purchase Date:
Dealer/Address/Phone:

Product Registration ...................................................... i

Safety information ......................................................... i

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

Using the QuickSet Guide ............................................... 5

Setting Up the VCR ....................................................... 7

Using On-screen Menus to Set Up Features ................. 8

Language Selection .................................................... 8

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

VCR Channels List .................................................... 10

Auto Channel Search ........................................... 10

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

Adding or Removing Channels ........................... 12

"13me and Date ........................................................... 12

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

Setting the Time Zone ................................... 13

Setting Daylight-Saving Time ....................... 14

Setting Time and Date Manually ........................ 14

Additional Set-Up Features ..................................... 15

Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option ................................. 16

Auto Play .............................................................. 16

Auto TV/VCR ......................................................... 17

EnergySaver ......................................................... 17

Front Panel Brightness (VCR Display) ................ 17

VCR Basics ....................................................................... 19

Remote Buttons ............................................................. 20

Component Buttons ................................................. 20

TV Function Buttons ................................................. 21

Playing a Tape ................................................................ 22

Automatic Rewind .................................................... 22

Tape Eject .................................................................. 23

Recording ....................................................................... 23

Check the Safety Tab ................................................ 23

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

Recording Features ....................................................... 26

Express Recording (XPR) ......................................... 26

Timer Recording ....................................................... 27

Stopping a Timer Recording ............................... 28

Reviewing and Clearing Programs ..................... 28

Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP

Second Audio Program) ....................................... 29

Recording Audio Only ......................................... 29

Playing Back Audio Only ............................... 30

Copying and Editing Tapes ........................................... 30

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Other Features ............................................................... 31

Picture Search Options ................................................. 32

Forward and Reverse Search .................................. 32

Slow Motion ............................................................. 32

Frame Advance ......................................................... 32

Index Search ............................................................. 33

Zero Search ............................................................... 33

Commercial Scan (SEARCH Button) ....................... 34

Tracking .......................................................................... 34

Pro-Tect Plus TM Locking Feature ................................... 35

Time Counter ................................................................. 35

On-Screen Displays ....................................................... 36

Audio Setup Features .................................................... 36

Reception .................................................................. 37

Tape Playback ........................................................... 37

Connections .................................................................... 39

Connecting Your VCR .................................................... 40

Jacks and Cables ...................................................... 40

RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables (F-type) ................. 40

Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type) ........ 40

Choosing a VCR Connection ................................... 41

Advantages of Audio/Video Cable Connections .... 41

Don't Forget About the Auto TV/VCR Feature ........ 41

TVwith RF Jack Only ........................................... 42

TV with Audio/Video Jacks .................................. 43

TV with Audio/Video Jacks and Cable Box to

Unscramble Pay Channels Only ...................... 44

Reference ......................................................................... 45

Front Panel ..................................................................... 46

Display Panel ................................................................. 47

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

How to Find Your TV's Video Input Channel ............... 49

Troubleshooting 13ps ..................................................... 50

Specifications ................................................................. 54

Cleaning the VCR ........................................................... 54

Limited Warranty ........................................................... 55

Index ............................................................................... 56

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Welcome to Your New VCR...

To help you get started using your VCR with

as little reading as possible, we've put all the basic
information needed in the first three sections.

To help you along, there's even a QuickSet Guide
which walks you through several setup steps at once.

Getting Started

Before this first step, though, learning about
the time and date, your remote control's features,
working with channels, and basic video tape

operations are essential to get all you can out

of the VCR. Once you are comfortable with these
features, feel free to refer to other sections because
they cover the more detailed information.

What Remains?

The final sections of this manual contain

playback and recording information, a detailed
connections section, and a reference section including
troubleshooting tips, warranty information, and an

index.

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Step 1: What's in the Box?

The following items come packed in the box:

• VCR

• Remote control

• RF coaxial cable

Step 2: Install Batteries in the

Remote Control

Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change

the batteries in your VCR's remote.

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Remove the cover of the battery compartment.
Place the batteries into the remote's back panel. Match

the positive (+) and negative (-) ends of each battery to
the diagram inside the battery compartment.

3. Replace the cover.

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Step 3: Connect the VCR

If you connect your VCR to your home antenna or cable
system and then to your TV, use the VCR's IN (FROM ANT.)

and OUT (TO TV) jacks for a good signal as shown to the
right.

If you have a TV with AUDIONIDEO jacks, use the jacks for

a better connection. Refer to the Connections section in
this manual for additional connection options.

Step 4: Plug in the VCR

Your VCR's power cord has a plastic band strung through
the blades. Remove plastic band before plugging the

cord into the power outlet. To remove band, cut with a
pair of scissors and pull it free of the blades. Once the

plastic is removed, match the wide blade of the power cord
to the wide slot in the AC outlet. Be sure to insert the plug

completely.

CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA"ST _

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Step 5: Tune the TV

Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel. The VCR viewing
channel is channel 3 or 4 or the TV's video input.

If you connect your VCR using the IN (FROM ANT.) and
OUT (TO TV) jacks with RF coaxial cable, set the 3 CH 4
switch to channel 3 or channel 4 -- the channel you
want to use on your TV.

If you connect your VCR using the AUDIONIDEO jacks
with audio/video cables, select the TV's video input with

the remote's TV and INPUT buttons to see the signal.
See, "How to Find Your TV's Video Input Channel" in

the References section, for more information about
video line input.

Step 6: Turn on the VCR

Press POWER on the VCR's front panel or VCR on the

remote to turn on the VCR. The first time you turn the VCR
on, a menu screen appears. This is the start of a QuickSet
Guide which helps you pick different options for your VCR.

Step 7: Using the QuickSet Guide

The QuickSet Guide is an automated procedure that helps

set up the VCR. The first time you turn on the VCR, the first

screen of the Guide appears:

Select a Language.
Seleccione un idioma.

ChoJ$issez une langue.

1 English

2 EspafioL
3 Francais

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

The remaining menus throughout the set up will appear in
the chosen language. Just follow the step-by-step
procedure until setup is complete.

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AIV LINE OUTIIN Jack5 3 CH4 Switch

When using the IN (FROM ANT.) and
OUT (TO TV) jacks to connect your

VCR, tune your TV to channel 3 or 4.
The 3 CH 4 switch on the back of the

VCR determines which TV channel

is used to see the VCR s output.
When using the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks

to connect your VCR, tune your TV to
the TVs video input channel with the

TV and INPUT buttons on your

remote control. For more information

about video line input, see How to

Find the 7V sVideo Input Channel in

the References section of this

manual.

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If the menu does not appear:

• Make sure the TV is tuned to the same channel as the 3

CH 4 switch or its video input (see "How to Find Your

TV's Video Input Channel" in the References section of
this manual for more information about video input).

• Make sure the VCR indicator is on in the VCR display if

you connected your VCR using the IN (FROM ANT.) and
OUT (TO TV) jacks.

• Check your connections.
If you choose to set up your VCR options individually, then

go to the next section.

Step 8: Access the Menus

The MENU and number buttons on the remote let you access,
select, and change your VCR's preferences. For example, to

select a different preferred on-screen language than the one
selected during the initial set up, do the following:

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

I Timer Recordings

2 Time
3 Channels

4 Setup

5 Preferences

6 Audio

7 Language

0 Exit

2. Press 7 to display the LANGUAGE menu.

LANGUAGE

Select a language,

1>English
2 Espafiol

3 Fran_ais

Press MENU to continue

3. Press 1 for English, 2 for Espafiol (Spanish), or 3 for
Fran(;ais (French).

All other on-screen menus are worked within similar ways
using the remote control to follow on-screen instructions.

See Additional Set-Up Features in the next section for
detailed information about accessing menus.

QuickSet Guide

To manually accessthe QuickSet
Guide, display the VCR MAIN MENU
and then select the Setup feature by
pressing 4.

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Additional Setup Features

Below is a list of features that need to be set up
before using your VCR for the first time. Many

of these menus are covered during the initial set
up, but if you ever want to change a menu, refer

to this section.

Language

Cable Box Set Up

VCR Channels List

(Auto Channel Search)

Auto Clock (also sets time zone and

Daylight-Saving 13me)

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Using On-screen Menus to Set Up
Features

The VCR's features can be turned on or off by using its remote
control's buttons to enter numbered choices of on-screen menus.

Each menu item is explained in this section.

To chose a menu selection, press the same numbered button on
the remote control. This will activate the selection. Also notice as

you move through the menus that pressing the remote's MENU

button will often take you to the previous menu screen.

Language Selection

If you did not complete this step in the previous section using the
QuickSet Guide, it istime to select your preferred language.
Once this step is complete, all on-screen displays will appear in

that language.

1. On your remote control, press the MENU button to
display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

I Timer Recordings

2 Time

3 Channels

4 Setup

S Preferences

6 Audio
7 Language

0 Exit

2. Press 7 to select the LANGUAGE menu.

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LANGUAGE

SeLect a Language.

1>English

2 Espa_ol

3 Frangais

Press MENU to continue

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

Fran(;ais (French). An pointed indicator highlights the
selection made. Once you have made your choice, press

MENU on the remote to continue back to the VCR
MAIN MENU.

QuickSet Guide

To manually accessthe QuickSet
Guide, display the VCR MAIN MENU

and then select the Setup feature by
pressing 4.

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Is Something Missing?

Not all the VCR screens will always
be shown in this manual when

explaining the features.

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Cable Box Setup

This set up applies only when all channels are received through

a cable box. In this case, the VCR will automatically enter the
channel used to view cable box programming. Your VCR will
use this channel for all future timer recordings.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR RAIN MENU

1 Timer Recordings

2 Time
3 Channels

4 Setup

5 Preferences
6 Audio

7 Language

0 Exit

2. Press 3 to display the CHANNELS menu.

CHANNELS

1 Auto Channel Search
2 Add/Remove Channels

3 Signal Type: CABLE

4 Cable Box Setup

0 Exit

3. Press 4 to display CABLE BOX SETUR Then select
one of the three choices.

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CABLE BOX SETUP

Do you use your cable
box to receive ALL

channels or only SORE
channels?

1 ALL channels
2 Only SOME channels

3 Cancel setup

If "ALL Channels" is selected, enter the output channel

of the cable box (usually 03 or 04), or if Audio/Video

(A/V) jacks connect the VCR to the TV, press the INPUT
button on the VCR's remote control.

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Choosing the Right Setup for a
Cable Box

If you use your cable box to receive:

ALL channels- enter two numbers for
the output channel of your cable box

or press INPUT if you connect your
cable box with AUDIO/VIDEO jacks.

Only SOME channels- choose this
option if you only use the cable box

to unscramble premium channels.

Cancel setup will take you to a screen
stating your VCR will not control the
cable box channel during timer
recordings.

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CABLE BOX SETUP

On what channel does

the VER receive signals
from the cable box?

(usuaLly 3, 4, or Video)

Enter 01-13 or INPUT
Press MENU to cancel

CABLE BOX SETUP

On what channel does
the VCR receive signaLs

from the cable box?
(usuaLLy 3, 4 or video)

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Press CLEAR to correct
Press MENU to continue

5. once you complete the setup, the VCR confirms that
the VCR will now receive all signals on the designated

channel.

CABLE BOX SETUP

The VCR will now

receive aLl signals
from the cable box

on channel 04.

Press MENU to continue

VCR Channels List

If you use a cable box for all channels, this step is not necessary.
Your VCR may come with a channel list preset at the factory,
but you may want to add or delete some channels depending

on whether they are active.

Auto Channel Search

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 Timer Recordings
2 Time

] Channels

4 Setup
5 Preferences

6 Audio

7 Language

0 Exit

2. Press 3 to display the CHANNELS menu.

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CHANNELS

1 Auto Channel Search

2 Add/Remove Channels
3 Signal Type: CABLE

4 Cable Box Setup

0 Exit

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

AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH

What type of signal
are you using?

1 Cable TV

2 Antenna
3>Detect Automatically

0 Cancel

4. Select one of the three AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH
options, your choice will be marked with an arrow

symbol at the left:
Cable TVsearches for cable stations from a single

channel

Antenna searches for local broadcast stations on all

channels

• Detect Automatically will make this decision for you

AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH

Now scanning channel 14

Press any key to cancel

The VCR begins scanning for available channels--this takes about
one-to two minutes. When the scan is complete, the VCR tunes
to the lowest channel number available. At this point, pressing
CHAN up or down on the remote control or VCR should only

select the active channels.

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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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To Change the Signal Type

1. Press MENUto display the VCRMAINMENU.

2. Press 3 to display the CHANNELS menu.

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

Adding or Removing 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.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 3 to display the CHANNELS menu.

3. 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 REMOVED

Press INEO to add
Press MENU to exit

4. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish this set up.

Time and Date

The VCR gives you two ways to set the time and date: the Auto
Clock Feature or manually. The Auto Clock Feature enables the
VCR to update the clock each time the VCR is turned off. The

Auto Clock is advantageous because it updates the time for you
automatically.

Before you set the time and date, set the Auto DST (Daylight-

Saving Time) feature to ON or OFF for your area.

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VCR MAIN MENU

Timer Recordings

Time
Channels

CHANNELS

1 Auto Channel Search
2 Add/Remove Channels
3 Signal Type: CABLE
4 Cable Box Setup

0 Exit

Selecting Channels

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

VCR channel list.
You can still accesschannels not in

the channel list by using the number

buttons on the remote.

Auto Clock Set Feature

The Auto Clock Set feature is set to ON at the factory. In the ON
setting, the VCR looks for a channel carrying XDS (Extended Data
Services) information. XDS updates the clock using a Coordinated

Universal Time standard. There are certain steps that are required,

such as Auto Channel Search, setting the Time Zone and Daylight

Saving feature before the Auto Clock feature works.

Setting the Time Zone

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

VCR MAIN MENU

1 Timer Recordings
Z Time

3 ChanneLs
4 Setup

S Preferences
6 Audio

7 Language

0 Exit

2. Press 2 to display TIME menu.

TIME

I Set Time and Date
2 Auto CLock Set: ON
3 Set Time Zone

4 Set DayLight Savings

XOS Time Data was
found on channel 20.

0 Exit

3. Press 3 again to display the SET TIME ZONE menu.

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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

Select your time zone.

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.

Auto Clock Information

With a cable box, the VCR will not

reset the clock after a power outage
unless the cable box isturned on to

the channel carrying the XDS signal.

If AUTO CLOCK SET is unsuccessful,

try tuning the VCR (or cable box) to a

channel carrying the broadcast
information (usually PBS), then turn

the VCR off. If the time does not set
within ten minutes, set the time and
date manually through the menu.

Check your local cable system or TV
stations for availability of channels

with XDS.

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Setting Daylight-Saving Time

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 2 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?

I Yes, DST is observed
2 No

3>Automatic
Press MENU to continue

4. Select one of the options.

• DST stands for daylight-saving time.

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

VCR MAIN MENU

Timer Recordings
Time
Channels

TIME

1 Set Time and Date
2 Auto Clock Set: ON

S Set Time Zone
4 Set Daylight Savings

XDS Time Data was

found on channel 20.

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Setting Time and Date Manually

If the Auto Clock Set was unsuccessful, set the clock through the
menu option. The Auto Clock Set feature isset to OFF

automatically when you set the clock this way.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 Timer Recordings

2 Time
3 ChanneLs

4 Setup
5 Preferences
6 Audio

7 Language

0 Exit

2. Press 2 to display the TIME menu.

TIME

1 Set Time and Date

2 Auto Clock Set: ON

3 Set Time Zone
A Set Daylight Savings

XDS Time Dat8 was

not found

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

Spring Forward; Fall Back

In the Spring, daylight-saving time
begins on the first Sunday in April.

Because the clock automatically

changes from 2 a.m. to 3 a.m.
(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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SET TIME AND DATE

Time --:--

(hh:mm)

Date --/--/--

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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 6115/00 Thursday

Press CLEAR to correct
Press MENU to set

Time/Date Display 1

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

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Additional Set-Up Features in the

Preferences Menu.

The features in this section are all accessed through the
PREFERENCESmenu.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

I Timer Recordings

2 Time

3 Charmers

4 Setup
5 Preferences

6 Audio

7 Language

0 Exit

2. Press 5 to display the PREFERENCES menu.

PREFERENCES
I Remote Control: VCR1
2 AUtO Play: ON

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

5 Front Panel: AUTO
6 Tape Speed : $LP

7 Set Auto Repeat

0 Exit

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

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Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option

if you own a compatible GE, RCA, or PROSCAN remote that has a
VCR2, VCR2eLD, 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.

PREFERENCES

(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

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

0 Exit

PREFERENCES

I Remote Control: VCRI
2 Auto Play: ON

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

5 Front Panel: AUTO
6 Tape Speed : GLP
7 Set Auto Repeat

0 Exit

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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

VCR1. Display the PREFERENCESmenu, 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.

Remote Control Option

Changing the remote option to VCR2
disables the remote that came with

your VCR.

Auto Play

For a tape to be able to start playing
automatically, it must have the safety

tab removed. All rented movies and
purchased movies should have this

tab removed.

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Auto TV/VCR

This feature controls whether the TVNCR switch changes

automatically to the VCR mode. Press 3 to switch between ON
and OFF.

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

inserted. This only applies if you connect the IN (FROM

ANT.) and OUT (TO TV) jacks of your VCR to your TV

and watch your VCR on channel 3 or 4 of your TV.
Select OFF if you want the VCR to remain in the TV

mode. This is useful if you watch your VCR on the TV's

video input and you don't want your antenna/cable
signal interrupted by the VCR. Refer to the Connections
section, toward the back of the manual.

Ener Saver

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.

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.

Front Panel Brightness (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.

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Preferred Tape Speed

You can set the preferred tape speed between Standard Play (SP)
and Super Long Play (SLP). In the PREFERENCESmenu, press 6 to

switch between the options.

• SP sets the preferred recording speed to SP.

• SLP sets the preferred recording speed to SLR

Set Auto Repeat

Atape can be set to play the same segment over and over

in a repeating loop with the Set Auto Repeat feature. Set
Auto Repeat uses the VCR's memory counter to determine

the duration of the loop.

The Set Auto Repeat dialog box will ask for a loop end
time to be specified:

AUTO REPEAT

Set the Length of time
you want the tape to

play in a repeating loop

Loop from 0:00 to -:--

(h:mm)

Press CLEAR to turn off
Press MENU to exit

• The CLEAR key will erase all three numbers entered and
move the cursor back to the first position (hours).

• The "Press CLEAR to turn off"message will appear only
after the first number has been entered into the end

time.

• Auto Repeat is set back to-:-- by resetting the dialog
box, by cassette ejecting or insertion, by powering off

the VCR, by power interruption, or by recording start.

When a duration time has been set:

• The VCR will automaticalltswitch torewind if thecounter
meets or goes past the Auto Repeat set duration.

• The VCR willautomaticallyswitch toplayback during

rewind if the counter equlas or is less than 0:00.

• The Auto Repeat may be adjusted by setting the counter

to 00:00. This can be done by pressing the CLEAR

button while the tape counter is on screen or on the

front panel display.

• The counter willnot reset while rewinding in an Auto

Repeat loop.

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 best when

you play back tapes recorded in

this°speed.

SLP(Super Long Play)

Gives approximately three times the

recording time of tapes recorded in

SP.Special effects such as pause, slow

motion, picture search, and frame

advance work well when you play

back tapes recorded in this speed.

Approximate Recording Times:

Cassette SP SLP

T-120 2 Hr 6 Hr

T-160 2 Hr/40 Min 8 Hr

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You Started

These VCR basics should be enough for you to begin
enjoying your VCR. Learning the remote control

functions, playing a recorded tape, and recording a
program should do just that.

This section shows you the basics of using your VCR.

It discusses things like using the remote control,
playing a tape, and recording programs.

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Remote Buttons

The remote control is capable of controlling your VCR and many
brands of televisions. If you have a GE, RCA or PROSCAN TV, you
may be able to control it without having to program the remote.

Component Buttons

ON.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.

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

VCR Function Buttons

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

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

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

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

motion 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. In menu mode, press

to go back to a previous menu.

INFO Shows the status displays on the TV screen.
INPUT Selects between the VCR°sline input or tuner. Line input

refers to the signal coming from the component connected to

the AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks on the back of the VCR.

MENU Brings up VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen.
Numbers (0 through 9) Select a channel up to 99 by pressing

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

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

two numbers.

PAUSE Pauses playback or recording. Press PAUSE again to
return to playback or recording.

PLAY Plays a tape.

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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 INDEX and ZERO Search menus on TV screen

when VCR is stopped. Advances the tape 30 seconds of recorded

material during playback. Each press advances the tape an

additional 30 seconds up to five minutes.

SPEED Selects a recording speed (SP or SLP).
STOP Stops the current VCR function such as record, playback,

rewind, or fast forward. Press and hold for three seconds during

the stop mode and the tape will eject.
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 stop-action playback.

TVoVCR 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.
INPUT Selects between the TV's input channel or tuner. Press to

see the VCR signal if you connected your VCR using the
AUDIO/VIDEO jacks.

MUTE Reduces volume to minimum level.
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.

ON,OFF Turns a compatible TV off and on.

VOL Up and Down Raises and lowers sound of TV.

TV Buttons

The TV buttons may not control all

features of all models of GE, RCA, or
PROSCAN TVs.

If you have trouble getting a picture
on the TV screen, refer to "How to

Find Your TV's Video Input Channel"
or "Troubleshooting," both of which

are in the References section of this
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Playing a Tape

1. Tune the TV to your VCR viewing channel (3, 4, or the
TV's video line input- see "How to Find Your TV's Video

Input Channel" in the References section of this manual

for more about video input).

2. Insert a tape in the VCR.

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If the Auto Play feature is set to ON, the tape
automatically begins playback. (Videocassettes must

have safety tab removed in order for Auto Play to work).
Press FWD on the VCR (FORWARD on remote) or REV

on the VCR (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 the 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.

Automatic Rewind

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

POWER on the VCR (ON,OFF on remote) and the VCR will turn

off after rewinding.

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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Tape Eject

Press STOP.EJECT on the VCR or press and hold STOP on remote
for three seconds when the VCR is in stop mode to eject the tape.
A tape can be ejected even when the VCR is off.

Recording

If you want to record something that you're watching, you can

use basic recording. For more detailed information, refer to the

"Recording" section starting on the next page.

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

remote.

2. Press the RECORD button to begin recording.

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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
STOR

• For more information about in-depth recording
features, refer to the next section.

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.

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If the safety tab is removed on a videocassette and you want to
record on it, simply cover the safety tab hole with vinyl tape,

insert the cassette into the VCR, and record as normal.

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.

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.

Recording Time

Cassette SP SLP

T-120 2hr 6hr
T-160 2hr 8hr

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Several Recording Options

Now that you've gone through the necessary steps

to operate your VCR, it's time to explain the different

recording features available to suit your needs
including:

Recording (explained in

VCR Basics section)

Express Recording

Timer Recording

• Broadcast Stereo or
Second Audio Program (SAP)

Audio Only Recording

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There are four ways to record programs:

• Recording press RECORD to start recording a program.
(See VCR Basics section.)

Express Recording (XPR) starts recording a program

you are watching, You can then set the VCR to

automatically stop recording after a designated period

of time.

• Timer Recording programming the VCR to
automatically start and stop recording at a
predetermined time.

Express Recording (XPR)

Use Express recording 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 control

2. Press the RECORD button to begin recording

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

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Press REC to set length

Each time you press the RECORD button, you increase the

recording time (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 STOPfor a
few seconds.

Express Recording

Express recording is a great way to

tape the last quarter of the game, or
the last part of a movie when you

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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

I Timer Recordings

2 Time
3 Channels

4 Setup
5 Preferences

6 Audio
7 Language

0 Exit

2. Press 1 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu.

TIMER RECORDINGS

1 Create a New Program

2 Review Existing Progs.

0 Exit

3. Select 1 to Create a New Program.

How often should this

program record?

1 One time
2 Daily (every day)

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

0 Cancel

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

Program 1 COne time)

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

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

Press MENU to cancel

5. Enterthe data forthe program with the number
buttons.

Timer Recording Information

The 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 or
satellite receiver, 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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The data includes the channel number (press INPUT to select the

line input), start time and end time (including AM or PM). The

start date is automatically entered based on the VCR clock. The

date and/or speed can be changed when flashing.

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

Program 1 (One Time)

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Start Time 08:00 PM
End Time 09;30 PM

Start Date 06/15/00 Thu
Tape Speed SLP

Press CLEAR to correct
Press MENU to save

Program 1 has been saved

Remember to insert a
recordabLe tape and

turn the VCR off before
the program start time.

Remember to Leave your
cable box on and tuned

to the desired channeL.

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

TIMER RECORDINGS

1 Create a New Program
2 Review E_ist_9 Progs.

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

Program 1 (One time)

Channel 104 Cabte

Start Time 12;00 AM

End Time 01:30 AM

Start Date 11116100 Thu

Tape Speed SLP

Press CLEAR to erase

Press MENU for next prog

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

I f you receive all channels through

your cable box on Channel 3 or 4, you

must use the regular Timer Recording
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Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP

(Second Audio Program)

Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or SAP

(Second Audio Program).

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

2. Insert a tape with safety tab in place.

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

press TV.VCR to turn it on.

4. Use the SPEED button on the remote to select a

recording speed. The tape speed indicator appears on

the TV screen.

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

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

Features section of this manual for detailed information.

AUDIO

1 Reception: STEREO
2 Tape PLayback: HI-FI

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7. Press RECORD to start recording.

8. Press STOP when you are finished.

Recording Audio Only

You can record audio only from another audio source connected
to the AUDIO LINE IN1 R and L jacks of theVCR.

1. Press the INPUT button on the remote to select the line
input (L).

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

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

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

4. Press STOP when finished.

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Playing Back Audio Only

To get stereo sound, con'nect the AUDIO LINE OUT jacks of the
VCR to the appropriate input on your amplifier or receiver. Do

not use the phono input. Refer to your amplifier or receiver
user's guide.

Using Two VCRs for Copying and
Editing Tapes

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

recording VCR.

1. Connect the VCRs using the diagram below,

2. Turn on both VCRs and TV.

3. Tune the TVto the VCR viewing channel (either 3, 4, or
TV'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, select the line input
on the recording 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. Using visual search, 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.

Caution:

The unauthorized recording of
satellite broadcasts, television

programs, or other copyrighted
materials may infringe the rights
of others.

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exactly like the VCR$you are connecting. The important

thing is to match the proper cable connections. Use the OUT

jacks of the playback VCR to connect to IN jacks of the

recording VCR. R output jacks connect to R INPUT jacks, L

output to L input_ and VJDEO out connects to VIDEO in.

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VCR Operation

Picture Search Options

Commercial Scan

Tracking

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Time Counter

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Picture Search Options

The most basic way to search during playback is using the

FORWARD or REVERSEbutton on the remote control. This section
contains several other options available for searching a tape.

Forward and Reverse Search

You can search a tape during playback. Sound is turned off
during picture search. Search works well for tapes recorded at
the SPor 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.

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

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

Use TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from

the picture.

Press PLAY to return to normal playback. The VCR
switches automatically from slow-motion playback to
stop after a few minutes.

Frame Advance

Frame advance lets you view recorded action one frame after

another during playback. Frame advance works well for tapes

recorded at the SP or SLP speed.

• Pressing PAUSE "freezes" the action.

• Pressing F.ADV repeatedly views single frames of the
action.

• Pressing PAUSE or PLAY returns normal playback.

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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:

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2.

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Press STOR
Press SEARCH on the remote to display the INDEX

SEARCH on-screen display.

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, the VCR will locate the next index mark and

begin playback.

5. Press STOPto end 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

Zero Search

The zero search feature enables the VCR to quickly return to a
counter reading of 0:00:00 anywhere on the tape, This is
especially convenient when you want to repeat a segment of the
tape several times.

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

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INDEX SEARCH

Press REV OR FWD
to begin scanning

OR

enter a specific
index number

Press SEARCH to exit

INDEX SEARCH

Searching for

index number 12...

Press STOP to cancel

INDEX SEARCH

Searching for

index marks...

Press STOP to cancel

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2. Press INFO twice to display the time counter on the TV
screen.

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

4. Continue playing the tape.
S. Press STOP.

6. Press SEARCH on the remote t_ice to display the ZERO

SEARCH menu.

7. Press REVERSE to return to 0:00:00 on the tape.

Commercial Scan (SEARCH Button)

This is useful for skipping commercials or short program
segments.

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

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

ZERO SEARCH

Current tape counter is

2:17:25

Press REV to go to

0:00:00

Press SEARCH to exit

ZERO SEARCH

Searching for

0:00:00

Press STOP to cancel

Tracking

Your VCR has automatic tracking which removes the streaks or
snow from the picture. Automatic tracking is activated when you
insert a tape or turn on the VCR. Occasionally you may need to

manually adjust tracking, especially if the tape was recorded on a
different VCR. Just use the TRACKING buttons to remove the

streaks or snow. You can also use tracking when you pause a tape
to reduce jittering of the picture.

When you manually adjust the picture, automatic tracking is
turned off. To turn automatic tracking back on, press both

TRACKING buttons on the front of the VCR at the same time, or

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

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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 the VCR button on the remote
for approximately six seconds. SAFE appears in the

VCR's display panel when the VCR is locked.

To Lock While a Timer Recording is in Progress:

Press
and hold the VCR button on the remote for

approximately six seconds.

To Unlock: Press and hold the VCR button on the

remote for approximately six seconds.

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,

Time Counter

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

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

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

the VCR.

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

that program to begin another recording, you would:

1. Press INFO twice to display the time counter.

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

3. Press FORWARD to forward the tape until the time
counter

reads 0:30:00.

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

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On-Screen Displays

The INFO button shows the status of the VCR (Stop, Play, Record,
etc.), channel number, time counter, date, time, and tape speed
on the rv screen. The date and time must be set before they can

be displayed.

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

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

3. Press INFO again to have no displays appear on the
TV screen, This is useful for dubbing tapes.

Turning off the VCR also resets the displays.

Audio Setup Features

The audio setup 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.

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Timer Recordings

2 Time
3 Channels

4 Setup
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7 Language

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2. Press 6to display AUDIO menu.

AUDIO

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Reception

Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or a
Second 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 SAR

• Select STEREO for normal or stereo broadcast TV
recording.

• Select MONO if the stereo signal is weak and the sound

istoo noisy.

• Select SAP to record a Second Audio Program instead of

normal audio on both the Hi-Fi and linear tracks.

Tape Playback

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

stereo channels. Monaural sound is recorded on the linear track.

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

To enjoy Hi-Fi sound, connect your VCR to a stereo television or
amplifier/receiver using the audio/video jacks. The Tape Playback
feature lets you select which audio you use during playback.

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

• Select LINEAR to play back sound recorded on a linear

monaural track, such as a Second Audio Program (SAP),
or a dubbed voice.

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

linear and Hi-Fi tracks, sound-on-sound.

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 the TV and other components
before you connect or disconnect any cables.

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Hum or Interference

Insert all cable plugs firmly into their jacks.
Place the audio/video cables to the sides of the

TV's back panel instead of straight down the

middle after you connect your components.

Try not to coil any twin-lead cables and keep

them away from the audio/video cables as
much as possible.

Make sure all antennas and cables are
properly grounded. Refer to the Safety Tips

sheet packed with your unit.

Protect Your Components from Overheating

Do not block ventilation holes in any of the

components. Arrange the components so that

air can circulate freely.

Do not stack components.

Allow adequate ventilation when placing your

components in a stand.
Place an amplifier or satellite receiver on the

top shelf of the stand so heated air rising from

it will not flow around other components.

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Connecting Your VCR

Refer to these pages to help you connect your VCR.

Jacks and Cables

RFJacks and Coaxial Cables (F-type)

The 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 V(:R are labeled IN (FROM
ANT.) and OUT (TO TV). The coaxial cable supplied with your
VCR is used to connect the VCR's OUT (TO TV) jack and your
TV's antenna input.

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RF Jack

Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type)

The AUDIONIDEO 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 AUDIONIDEO jacks are color
coded (yellow for video---red and white for audio). If your
TV only has one input for audio (mono), you may need a Y-
adapter to hear sound from both channels.

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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 a satellite receiver along with cable (but no

cable box), or a satellite receiver and no cable or... well, you get
the picture.

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

• _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, it is highly
recommended to use 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 TVNCR switch controls whether the picture signal is coming

from the VCR or the TV.
Set the Auto TVNCR feature to ON when you use only the RF IN

(FROM ANT.) and OUT (TO TV) connections and OFF when using

the AUDIONIDEO LINE OUT jacks--so your TV signal is not

interrupted when the VCR is turned on.

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TV with RF Jack Only

This connection assumes:

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

• Your television has only an RF input jack.

This connection provides:

• Mono sound playback from VCR.

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

To use this connection, you must have:

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

for cable box.

To connect:

1. Connect cables as shown.

2. Return to the first section of this manual, First

Things First, and follow the connection steps.

Using This Connection

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

Auto TV/VCR Setting:

• Set the Auto TVNCR feature to ON.

To play a tape:

1. Insert atape.

2. If necessary, press PLAY.

To record one program and watch another:

1. Begin recording a program using one of the

recording features.

2. Pressthe TV•VCR button and select a different
channel on the TV.

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CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA'_

TV

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 the first section of this manual, First Things
First, and follow the connection steps.

Using This Connection

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

not required.

Auto TV/VCR Setting:

• Set the Auto TV/VCR feature to OFR

To play a tape:

1. Insert atape.

2. If necessary, press PLAY.

To record one program and watch another:

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

2. Select a different channel on the TV.

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TV with Audio/Video Jacks and Cable Box to
Unscramble Pay Channels Only

This connection assumes:

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

• Your TV has audio/video input jacks.

This connection provides:

• Stereo sound playback from VCR.

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

channel.

To use this connection, you must have:

• (3) coaxial cables

• (3) audio/video cables

• (1) splitter

To connect:

1. Connect cables as shown.

2. Return to the first section of this manual, First Things
First, and follow the connection steps.

Using This Connection

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

is not required.

Auto TV/VCR Setting:

• Set the Auto TV/VCR feature to OFF.

To play a tape:

1. Insert a tape.

2. If necessary, press PLAY.

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

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

features.

2. Select an unscrambled channel on the TV.

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I AII scrambled channels must be

viewed through the VCR.

CABLE BOX

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 77ps section in
this Appendix, which might help to resolve some of
those simple problems.

Finally, this section contains your warranty
information.

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Front Panel

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Remote Sensor

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

recenter tracking.

FWD Forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches the picture forward during
playback. Starts slow motion during play-pause and increases slow-motion speed.

PLAY PAUSE Playsa tape. Pausesaction for viewing during playback. Pauses recording
to prevent recording of unwanted scenes.

POWER Turns the VCR on or off.
RECORD Starts VCR recording. Used for express recording.

Remote Sensor Receives signals from the remote control. Aim the remote at this

sensor.

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

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

STOP.EJECT Stops the normal functions such as record, playback, rewind, fast-
forward, or pause. Ejects the tape when the VCR isstopped.

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

antenna system.

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Display Panel

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 istuned to a

channel. The line indicator (L) appears when the VCR's line input is selected.
Status Indicators Show what the VCR isdoing.

• EJEC (Eject) Cassette ejected

• FF Fast forwarding

• HI VCR turned on and BYE VCR turned off

• 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 Pro-Tect Plus feature turned on

• SRCH and-SRCH Forward or reverse search

• STOP Tape is stopped

Tape in indicator (r_----1)Lights on the display panel when a cassette isplaced in the VCR.
Tape Speed Indicator (SP and SLP) Press SPEED on the remote to change,

Time Counter This shows the actual time it takes to play back a segment of a recorded tape. This counter

helps locate the beginning or end of programs taped.

Timer Indicator (TIMER) Lights during an express or timer recording or when the
VCR isset for a timer recording and the VCR isturned off. Flasheswhen the clock is not set. Flashes when the

timer redcording is set and there is no tape in the VCR.
VCR Indicator (Applies only if the VCR Viewing Channel is 3 or 4). Pressthe TVeVCR button to turn on or off.

• VCR indicator on: Picture from VCR.

• VCR indicator off: Picture from TV channel.

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CH 3<>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 LINE (R and L) and VIDEO IN1 Jacks Receives signals
from another component, like a VCR or camcorder, when it is
connected to these jacks. Use INPUT on the VCR s remote to
select Lto record from these jacks,

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

connected to these jacks.
IN (FROM ANT.) Jack Receives a signal from an antenna or

cable system when attached,

OUT (TO TV) Jack Passes signal to TV using the cable supplied.

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How to Find Your TV's

Video Input Channel

You need to tune your TV to the Video Input Channel if you are
using the VCR's AUDIONIDEO OUT jacks to connect to the TV's
AUDIOWIDEO INPUT jacks. You must select this "channel" before
you can see the VCR's menus, the cable or antenna reception,

and the contentthat'son a tape.

The video channel on TVs varies for different brands and
different models. Below are some steps to try:

• If your TV brand is GE, RCA, or PROSCAN, press the TV
button on the remote control that came with the VCR.

Then press the INPUT button on the remote.

• If you have another brand of TV, consult the VCR Basics
section in this manual to see if the remote control can

be set to control your TV. If so, follow the step above.

If those options do not work, try the following ideas. You might

access the Video Input Channel by:

• pressing a button on the remote (see table below)

• selecting the channel from the TV's menu system
(see table below)

• tuning directly to the channel by selecting a specific
channel number (see table below)

• going through all the channels in the channel list by
pressing the channel up or down buttons on the TV.

Some common scenarios are listed in the Video Input Channel
Variations table that follows:

TV Button

Video Input Channel Variations

Button/Switch Button on the Channel
on the TV TV Remote Number

VIDEO MID 1 O0

SIGNAL LINE 90
VID 1 VID 91
VID 2 VIDEO 92

S-VlD S-VlD 93

S-VIDEO INPUT VlD 1

S-VIDEO VlD 2
SOURCE
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Troubleshooting Tips

No power

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

• Check to make sure your connections are correct.

VCR does not respond to remote

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

• The batteries may need changing.

• Make sure the Remote VCR1NCR2 setting is set to VCR1 so the
remote that came packed with your VCR can operate it.

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

• PressTV.VCR to turn VCRindicator on.

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

• Check to make sure the -Pd'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 isset to video input. See

page 59 for details.
Try another tape.
Some snow/streaks are normal during search, stop action.

frame advance, and slow-motion playback.

Streaks in picture during normal playback

• Pressone 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,

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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.

WIU 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 Pro-Tect PlusTM feature.

]ge_d does not operate

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

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

• Check to make sure the correct VCR Plus+ system number is entered.

• Check to make sure the cable box or satellite receiver 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+ system setup was completed correctly.

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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.

Internal clock shows incorrect time or date

Power interruption. Make sure cable box or VCR istuned to channel
carrying the XDS information.

Check to make sure the clock is set accurately (check AM/PM and

date).

Check Daylight-Saving setting. The clock may have adjusted for

daylight-saving time.

Time did not adjust for daylight-savingtime

• Checkto make sure daylight-saving feature isset 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

• Checkto make sure the antenna connections are secureand correct.

Check to make sure the Signai 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

• PressPLAYto return to normal playback.

Cannot select channels over 69

• Cable channels over 69 can on}y 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

• C_ock is not set.

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

recording is set.

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Time counter disappears during searching

• This is normal.

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

• Check LANGUAGEfeature.

No stereo sound during playback

• Check to make sure the Tape Playback feature is set to HI-FI to
hea¢ stereo sound during playback. The tape you are playing must

be recorded in Hi-Fi in order to use the HI-FI feature.

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

Stereo audio too noisy

• Stereo signal isweak. SetReception: STEREO/SAP/MONOfeature
to MONO.

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

noise.

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Specifications

Format:
Record/Playback

System:
Video Signal System:

Antenna:

Tuner:

l_jpe:

Power Requirement:
Power Consumption:

Dimensions:

Weight:

Storage Temperature
Range:

Operating

Temperature Range:

VHS
Video: 4-head

Audio: 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
18 watts

3.7 inches high (94 mm)

14.17 inches wide (360 ram)

9.45 inches deep (240 mm)

5.9 pounds (2.7 kg)

- 22°F to +149°F
(-30°Cto +65"C)

+41°F to +1040F
(+5°C to +40°C)

*Check your cable company's compatibility requirements.

Cleaning the VCR

Use a soft cloth or dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner to

dust your VCR. Remove dust from the ventilation holes of the

cabinet.
Plastic surfaces are easily scratched and can be marred by alcohol

and various solvents. Avoid excessive use of oil-based furniture
polishes since the materials used in the cabinet will accumulate
more dust. We recommend using a nonabrasive, antistatic

cleaner and polisher.

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Limited Warranty

What your warranty covers:

• Any defect in 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 the Yellow 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 your VCR. Any
additional information should be obtained from your Dealer.)

• Installation and related adjustments.

• Signal reception problems not caused by your VCR.

• Damage from misuse or neglect.

• Cleaning of video/audio heads.

• 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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A

Accessories

included 4

Adding/removing Channels 12
Adding/removing channels 12

Audio

playing back 30
recording 29

AUDIO menu 36
Audio reception feature 37

AudioNideo (AN) cables

39, 41, 44

AudioNideo (A/V) jacks

5, 9, 20, 29, 30, 40, 41, 43,

48, 49

Auto channel search 10
Auto clock feature 12

Auto play feature 16, 22
Auto TVNCR feature

17, 41, 42, 44

Automatic rewind 22
Automatic tracking 22

B

Batteries

installing in the remote 4

Broadcast stereo recording (SAP)

29

Buttons, remote 20

C

Cable box setup 9
Cables, positioning 39
Cables, types of 40

CHAN buttons 11, 12, 20
Channel 314 switch 5, 42, 48
Channel number display 47

CHANNEL TRACKING button 46
Channel, VCR viewing 5

Channels

adding/removing 12
detecting automatically 10

VCR list 10

CHANNELS menu 9, 10, 12
Choosing a VCR connection 41 G

Cleaning the VCR 54
CLEAR button 20, 33, 35
Clearing programs 28

Commercial scan 34 I
Component buttons 20

Connecting components 39
Connecting your VCR 4, 40

Connections

AudioNideo (AN) cables 41
TV with audio/video jacks 43

TV with RF jack only 42
two VCRs 30

unscrambling pay channels 44
Contents 1 I
Copying and editing tapes 30

D

Date and time 12
Daylight-saving time 14

Display panel 47
Displays, on screen 36

E

Editing tapes 30
Eject 23
EnergySaver feature 17

Express Recording (XPR) 26

F

F ADV button 20, 32
Forward and reverse search 32

FORWARD button

22, 32, 35, 46

Frame advance 32
Front panel 46
Front panel brightness 17

FWD button 22

GO BACK button 20

IN (FROM ANT) jack

4, 5, 6, 17, 40, 41, 48

Included accessories 4
Index search 33

INFO button 20, 34, 36
INPUT button

5, 9, 20, 28, 29, 49

Jacks

AUDIONIDEO 48

IN (FROM ANT) 48

OUT (TO TV) 48

Jacks, types of 40

L

L line indicator 47
Language feature 8

LANGUAGE menu 6, 8
Line input indicator 47

Locking feature 35

M

MENU button

6, 8, 12, 14, 15, 20, 27, 28, 36

MUTE button 21

N

Number buttons 6, 15, 20, 21

O

ONoOFF button 20, 21
On-screen displays 36

OUT (TO TV) jack

4, 5, 6, 17, 40, 48

Overheating 39

P

Panel brightness 17
PAUSE button 20, 23, 30, 32
Picture search options 32

PLAY button

20, 22, 32, 35, 42, 44, 46

PLAY PAUSE button 22
Playing a tape 22

Plugging in the VCR 4
POWER button 5

POWER button 22, 46
Power surges 39

PREFERENCES menu 15
Pro-Tect Plus locking 35

Problem solving 50
PROGRAMS OVERLAP message

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Q

QuickSet Guide 5, 8

R

Reception feature 37
Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP

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Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP

feature 37

RECORD button

21, 23, 26, 29, 46
Record protect tab 23
Recording 23

audio only 29
basic 23

broadcast stereo TV 29

copying and editing tapes 30

Express (XPR) 26

options 25
SAP 29

timer 27
types of 26

XPR (Express) 26

Remote

buttons 20
component buttons 20

installing batteries 4
TV function buttons 21

Remote control option 16
Remote sensor 46

Remote VCR1/VCR2 option 16
Removing/adding channels 12

REV button 21, 22
REV button (VCR) 46
REVERSE button 22, 32, 34

Review Existing Progs. screen 28
Reviewing programs 28

Rewind, automatic 22

S

SAFE display 35
Safety tab 22

Search

commercial scan 34
forward and reverse 32

frame advance 32
index 33
slow-motion 32

zero 33

SEARCH button 21, 33
Second Audio Program (SAP),

recording 29

Sensor, remote 46
Set up

cable box 9

channels list 10

language 8

time and date 12

using menus 8
using PREFERENCES menu 15

Signal type 12
Slow-motion search 32

SLP

indicator 47

SLP (tape speed) 23
Solving problems 50
SP

indicator 47

SP (tape speed) 23
Specifications 54
SPEED button

21, 23, 26, 29, 47

Status indicators 47

BYE 47
EJEC (Eject) 47

FF 47
HI 47

PLAY 47
R0:30 47
REC 47
REW 47
SAFE 47
SRCH and SRCH- 47
STOP 47

STOP button

21, 23, 26, 29, 33, 35

STOP.EJECT button 23, 46

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Tape eject 23
Tape Playback/HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX

37

Tape, playing 22

Tape speed 23
Tape speed indicator 47

Time and date 12
Time counter 35

Time display 47
TIME menu 13, 14
Time zone 13

TIMER indicator 27, 47
Timer recording 26

stopping 28

Tips, troubleshooting 50
Tracking 34

TRACKING button 32
TRACKING buttons 21, 22

Troubleshooting tips 50
TV button 5, 20, 49
"rv function buttons 21

TV°VCR button

21, 29, 41, 42, 44, 46

TV's video input channel 49

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VCR button 5, 20, 35

VCR channel list 10
VCR, cleaning 54

VCR display panel 47

VCR front panel 46
VCR indicator 29

VCR MAIN MENU

6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 15, 27, 28, 36

VCR viewing channel 5

VCR1 button 16

VCR2 button 16

VHS index search system 33
VOL buttons 21

W

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X

XPR (Express Recording) 26

Y

Y-adapter 40

Z

Zero search 33

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If your VCR needs service, please contact your dealer or the
nearest Service center 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.

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