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VCR User’s Guide
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i
Introduction
WARNING
To reduce the risk of
fire or shock hazard,
do not expose this VCR
to rain or moisture.
Important Information
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
This symbol indicates Òdangerous
voltageÓ inside the product that
presents a risk of electric shock or
personal injury.
This symbol indicates important
instructions accompanying the
product.
Cautions
CAUTIONS: To reduce the risk of electric shock, fully insert plug into socket.
Operate VCR only on 100-240 volts (+/Ð 10%), 50/60 Hz AC power.
¥ It is important that you read and follow the safety information and operating instructions.
¥ Ensure that the main supply in your house complies with that indicated on the
identification and rating label located at the back of your appliance.
¥ Install the VCR horizontally, away from a source of heat ( fireplace) or appliances creating
strong magnetic or electric fields (engines).
Follow the drawing below for leaving space around your VCR to insure proper ventilation.
¥ If your VCR or a cassette has been stored in a very cold atmosphere for a certain amount of
time, for example during transportation in the winter, wait approximately two hours
before using your VCR.
¥ The openings located on the top and the bottom are for ventilation purposes. They should
not be obstructed.
¥ In the case of lightning, it is recommended to disconnect the VCR from the external aerial.
¥ By design, this VCR is not for industrial use, but only for domestic operation.
7 cm
10 cm
10 cm
Partial or complete recording of copyright protected works made
without explicit permission from the copyright holder are illegal.
OR
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10 cm
Side View of VCR
Auto Head Cleaner________________ 19
Pause for Stop-Action______________ 20
Slow Motion______________________ 20
Digital Auto Tracking _____________ 20
Manual Tracking __________________20
Picture Search ____________________ 21
Variable Speed Picture Search
and Frame Advance Using
JOG SHUTTLE on Remote ________21
DISPLAY Button __________________ 22
Time Counter_____________________ 22
Index Search _____________________ 23
Zero Search ______________________ 24
Commercial Scan _________________ 24
Recording a Program
Types of Recordings ___________________ 25
Using the Recording Features
Recording Speeds _________________ 25
Recording Pause __________________ 25
Basic Recording Ð
Operating Instructions _____________ 26
Watch a TV Channel While VCR
is Recording a Different Channel ____ 26
Recording While You're Away
Timer Recording __________________ 27
Select Cable Box or Satellite
Receiver Channel _______________ 28
Check or Clear a
Timer Recording _______________ 28
Timer Recording From the
VCRÕs Line Input _______________ 28
One Touch Recording _________________ 29
Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP___ 30
Recording Audio Only_________________ 31
Using Two VCRs for Copying
and Editing Tapes__________________ 32
Using Dual Remote with AutoEdit ______ 32
References
Location of Controls
Front Panel_______________________ 33
Back Panel _______________________ 34
Display Panel __________________ 34-35
Trouble Checks ____________________ 36-37
Specifications_________________________ 38
Cleaning the VCR _____________________ 38
Index _____________________________ 39-41
1
Introduction
Table of Contents
Important Information
Warnings______________________________ i
Cautions ______________________________ i
Hooking Up the VCR
Choosing a Hookup ____________________ 2
Antenna or Cable System Without a
Cable Box _________________________ 3
Cable System With Cable Box to
Unscramble All Channels ___________ 4
Cable System With Cable Box to
Unscramble Only Pay Channels______ 5
Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes_ 6
Setting Up the VCR
Startup
Check Accessories With VCR ________ 7
Attach Power Cord to Back of VCR ___ 7
Insert Batteries in Remote ___________ 7
Turn on the TV ____________________ 8
Turn on the VCR ___________________ 8
Select the VCRÕs Output Channel ____ 8
Select the Language/Escoge una
Lengua _________________________ 9
Place Channels in the VCRÕs
Memory_________________________ 9
Add or Remove Channels from
VCRÕs Memory _________________ 10
Use TV•VCR Button _______________ 10
Set the Time and Date _____________ 11
Using the Remote Control
Component, VCR, TV, Cable Box, and
Digital Satellite System
Receiver Function Buttons _____ 12-13
Controlling a VCR ____________________ 14
Controlling a TV ______________________ 15
Controlling a Cable Box or Digital
Satellite System Receiver _________ 16
Controlling an Auxiliary RCA
Component_____________________ 17
Playing a Tape
Operating Instructions
Video Playback Mode _____________ 18
Play a Tape_______________________ 18
Using the Playback Features
Tape Playback: HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX
Feature________________________ 19
2
Hooking Up the VCR
Choosing a Hookup
The hookups on pages 3 through 7 are divided into two hookup types: Basic (A) and
Advanced (B).
The Basic hookup shows the backs of TVs that have only an antenna/cable connection.
It is the easier of the two and additional accessories may not be needed.
The Advanced hookup shows the VCR hooked up to a monitor/receiver
(TV with audio and video jacks). This type of connection may improve the picture
quality as well as convenience of operation.
Answer the questions to choose the hookup for your VCR.
1. How do you receive your TV signals?
Choose one answer from below.
A. Outside antenna Ð Turn to page 3.
B. Rabbit ears (set-top) and/or bow tie antenna Ð Turn to page 3.
C. Cable System Ð Go to question 2.
2. What type of Cable-TV system* do you have?
Choose one answer from below.
A. Cable without a box Ð Turn to page 3.
B. Cable box to unscramble all the channels Ð Turn to page 4.
C. Cable box to unscramble only pay channels, such as HBO, Showtime,
Cinemax, etc. Ð Turn to page 5.
*You may need to contact your local cable company for assistance.
Optional Hookups
How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapes?
A. Select a hookup by answering the questions above.
B. Then modify the connections as shown on page 6.
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Hooking Up the VCR
VIDEO
IN
OUT
ANTENNA
AUDIO
IN
OUT
RIGHT
RIGHT
L/MONO
L/MONO
Back of VCR
Back of TV
300/75 Ohm
Adapter
OR
From Antenna
or Cable
Cable/
Antenna
OR
VHF
UHF
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
75 to 75/300 Ohm
Separator
Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box
A. Basic hookup.
Use this hookup for a simple connection
which requires fewer accessories.
1. Connect as shown.
This connection may require additional
accessories not provided.
2. Plug in power cords of VCR and TV.
3.
Tune the TV to channel 3 to view the VCR.
B. Advanced hookup.
Use this hookup for slightly improved
picture quality, hi-fi stereo playback, and
more convenient operation Ñ use of
TV•VCR button not required.
1. Connect as shown.
This connection requires additional accessories
not provided.
If your TV is not stereo, connect its audio jack to
the VCRÕs AUDIO L/MONO jack to hear sound
from both channels.
2. Plug in power cords of VCR and TV.
3.
Tune the TV to its video input to watch the
VCR.
Continue to page 7.
Continue to page 7.
VIDEO
IN
OUT
ANTENNA
AUDIO
IN
OUT
RIGHT
RIGHT
L/MONO
L/MONO
S-VIDEO
AUDIO
CABLE /
ANTENNA
L /
MONO
RIGHT
VIDEO
INPUT
INOUT
Back of TV
Audio/Video Cables
Back of VCR
From Antenna
or Cable
OR
300/75 Ohm
Adapter
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
Signal
Splitter
A
B
4
Hooking Up the VCR
Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels
VIDEO
IN
OUT
ANTENNA
AUDIO
IN
OUT
RIGHT
RIGHT
L/MONO
L/MONO
OUTIN
Cable Box
From Cable
RF Coaxial
Cable
Back of VCR
Back of TV
Cable/
Antenna
OR
VHF
UHF
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
75 to 75/300 Ohm
Separator
A. Basic hookup.
Use this hookup for a simple connection
which requires fewer accessories.
1. Connect as shown.
This connection may require additional
accessories not provided.
2. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and
cable box.
3.
Tune the TV to channel 3 to view the VCR.
B. Advanced hookup.
Use this hookup for slightly improved
picture quality, hi-fi stereo playback, and
more convenient operation Ñ use of TV•VCR
button not required.
1. Connect as shown.
This connection requires additional accessories
not provided.
If your TV is not stereo, connect its audio jack to
the VCRÕs AUDIO L/MONO jack to hear sound
from both channels.
2. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and
cable box.
3.
Tune the TV to its video input to watch the
VCR.
Continue to page 7.
Continue to page 7.
A
B
Caution: The unauthorized recording of
television programs or other materials may
infringe the rights of others.
From Cable
RF Coaxial
Cable
Signal
Splitter
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
Cable Box
OUTIN
RF Coaxial
Cable
Back of VCR
RIGHT
L/MONO
IN
OUT
RIGHT
L/MONO
AUDIO
Audio/Video Cables
MONO
S-VIDEO
AUDIO
RIGHT
Back of TV
VIDEO
INPUT
L /
VIDEO
ANTENNA
IN
OUT
INOUT
CABLE /
ANTENNA
5
Hooking Up the VCR
Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Only Pay Channels
(such as HBO, Showtime, Pay-Per-View, etc.)
A. Basic hookup.
Use this hookup for a simple connection
which requires fewer accessories.
1. Connect as shown.
This connection may require additional
accessories not provided.
2. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and
cable box.
3.
Tune the TV to channel 3 to view the VCR.
B. Advanced hookup.
Use this hookup for slightly improved
picture quality, hi-fi stereo playback, and
more convenient operation Ñ use of
TV•VCR button not required.
1. Connect as shown.
This connection requires additional accessories
not provided.
If your TV is not stereo, connect its audio jack to
the VCRÕs AUDIO L/MONO jack to hear sound
from both channels.
2. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and
cable box.
3.
Tune the TV to its video input to watch the
VCR. All pay channels are viewed through
the VCR.
Continue to page 7.
Continue to page 7.
VIDEO
IN
OUT
ANTENNA
AUDIO
IN
OUT
RIGHT
RIGHT
L/MONO
L/MONO
OUTIN
Cable Box
From Cable
RF Coaxial
Cable
Back of VCR
Back of TV
Cable/
Antenna
OR
VHF
UHF
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
75 to 75/300 Ohm
Separator
A
B
From Cable
Signal
Splitter
Cable Box
OUTIN
Back of VCRBack of VCR
ANTENNA
RIGHT
L/MONO
RF Coaxial
Cable
(supplied)
IN
OUT
RIGHT
S-VIDEO
L/MONO
VIDEO
AUDIO
Audio/Video Cables
VIDEO
INPUT
L /
MONO
AUDIO
RIGHT
IN
OUT
INOUT
CABLE /
ANTENNA
Back of TV
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Hooking Up the VCR
Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes
VIDEO
IN
OUT
ANTENNA
AUDIO
IN
OUT
RIGHT
RIGHT
L/MONO
L/MONO
VIDEO
IN
OUT
ANTENNA
AUDIO
IN
OUT
RIGHT
RIGHT
L/MONO
L/MONO
Playback VCR
From Antenna, Cable
or Cable Box
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
Recording VCR
Audio/Video
Cables
RF Coaxial
Cable
or
Use the previously selected
hookup to the TV.
Option A hookup.
Use this hookup for a simple connection which
requires fewer accessories.
1. Select a hookup from pages 2 through 5 and
then modify with this connection.
2. Set the VCR output channel to either channel 3
or 4.
See page 8 for details.
You will tune the recording VCR to this channel to
receive the signal from the playback VCR.
3. Connect as shown.
This connection may require additional accessories
not provided.
4. Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV.
5.
Option B hookup.
Use this hookup for slightly improved copy
quality and hi-fi stereo recording.
1. Select a hookup from pages 2 through 5 and
then modify with this connection.
2. Connect as shown.
This connection requires additional accessories not
provided.
If your TV is not stereo, connect its audio jack to the
VCRÕs AUDIO L/MONO jack to hear sound from both
channels. If the VCR does not have a MONO jack, you
may need a Y-adapter.
3. Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV.
4.
Select the line (audio/video) input on the
recording VCR to receive the signal from the
playback VCR.
Continue to page 7.
Continue to page 7.
B
A
Caution: The unauthorized recording of
television programs or other materials
may infringe the rights of others.
Playback VCR (only)
ANTENNA
RIGHT
IN
OUT
RIGHT
AUDIO
Audio/Video
Cables
RIGHT
IN
OUT
RIGHT
Audio/Video
Cables
L/MONO
L/MONO
L/MONO
L/MONO
AUDIO
VIDEO
VIDEO
IN
OUT
Recording VCR
ANTENNA
IN
OUT
or
Use the previously selected
hookup to the TV.
From Antenna, Cable
or Cable Box
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
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Setting Up the VCR
1. Check accessories with VCR.
Contact your dealer if any items are missing.
2. Attach power cord to back of VCR.
3. Insert batteries in remote.
Remote
(Stock No. 221405)
SEARCH
VOL
VOL
MUTE
PREV CH
DISPLAY
INPUT
1
4
7
TV•VCR
3
6
9
2
5
8
0
CLEAR
SPEED
REW
PLAY FF
STOP
PAUSE
REC
MENU
PROG
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RF Coaxial Cable
(Stock No. 221407)
2 “AAA” Batteries
Startup
Power Cord
(Stock No. 221408)
Power Cord
(Stock No. 221423)
OR
2nd2nd
1st
OR
2nd
2nd
4. Turn on the TV.
A. Turn on the TV.
B. If you used one of the basic hookups, tune the TV to channel 3.
If you used one of the advanced hookups, tune the TV to the
TVÕs video input. (See TV ownerÕs manual for details.)
5. Turn on the VCR.
Press VCR1 on the remote.
6. Select the VCR’s output channel.
A. Press VCR1 on the remote.
B. Press MENU•PROG on the remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU
on the TV screen.
C. Press 4 to display the PREFERENCES menu.
D. Press 3 to select either 3 or 4 as the output channel for your
VCR. This is the channel to which you tune your TV to see the
picture from the VCR.
¥ If you select Output Channel: 3, you will view the VCRÕs
output on channel 3 of your TV.
¥ If you select Output Channel: 4, you will view the VCRÕs
output on channel 4 of your TV.
If you change the output channel, remember to tune your TV
to the channel you selected (3 or 4) to watch the VCR.
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Startup
Setting Up the VCR
VCR MAIN MENU
1 Timer Recordings
2 Set Clock
3 Channels
4 Preferences
5 Language
6 Audio
0 Exit
PREFERENCES
1 Remote Control: VCR1
2 Front Panel: AUTO
3 Output Channel: 3
4 Play NTSC as: NTSC
0 Exit
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Setting Up the VCR
Startup
7. Select the language/Escoge una lengua.
This feature lets you select English or Spanish as the language for
your on-screen menus.
A. Press MENU•PROG on remote to see VCR MAIN MENU on the
TV screen.
B. Press 5 to display the LANGUAGE menu.
¥ Press 1 to display the menus in English.
¥ Press 2 to to display the menus in Spanish.
8. Place channels in the VCR’s memory.
Channels 2 through 13 including line inputs (L1 and L2) are in the
VCRÕs memory when you first turn it on. The VCR stops on these
channels when you press CHANNEL up or down. To get
additional channels available on your antenna or cable system,
you must use the Auto Channel Search feature of the VCR. If you
ever change cable or antenna signals, you may need to auto
channel search again.
See Cable Box Setup on page 28.
A. Press VCR1 to set remote to control VCR.
B. Press MENU•PROG on the remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU
on the TV screen.
If the menu does not appear on the TV screen:
¥ Press VCR1 and then press MENU•PROG.
¥ If you have used one of the basic hookups, make sure the
TV is tuned to the same channel (3 or 4) as the Output
Channel selected in the PREFERENCES menu.
Check VCR indicator in display panel Ñ it should be on.
Press TV•VCR to turn it on.
¥ If you have connected your VCR using one of the advanced
hookups, tune your TV to its video input (refer to TV
OwnerÕs manual).
¥ Check the connections.
C. Press 3 to select CHANNELS.
D. Press 1 to begin Auto Channel Search.
Wait until the channel numbers stop changing. The TV will
then tune to the lowest channel found. Press CHANNEL up or
down to select the active channels.
The VCR automatically selects ANTENNA or CABLE for the
Signal Type feature in the CHANNELS menu. If you need to
change the setting manually, press 3.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 Timer Recordings
2 Set Clock
3 Channels
CHANNELS
1 Auto Channel Search
2 Add/Remove Channels
3 Signal Type: CABLE
4 Cable Box Setup
0 Exit
VCR MAIN MENU
1 Timer Recordings
2 Set Clock
3 Channels
4 Preferences
5 Language
LANGUAGE/IDIOMA
Select a language.
Escoge una lengua.
1 English (Inglés)
2 Spanish (Español)
Press MENU to continue
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Setting Up the VCR
Startup
9. Add or remove channels from the VCR’s memory.
You may want to add or remove channels if some of the channels
are not active, have weak signals, or you do not want to watch
them.
A. Press VCR1 on the remote.
B. Press MENU•PROG on the remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU
on the TV screen.
C. Press 3 to display the CHANNELS menu.
D. Press 2 to display the ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS menu.
E. Follow the directions on the screen.
F. Add or remove more channels by entering channel numbers or
using the CHANNEL buttons.
10. Use TV•VCR button.
Skip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups.
When using one of the basic hookups, the TV•VCR button lets you
switch between the picture coming from the VCR or the picture
from the TV channel. This button lets you record a program on
the VCR while watching another channel on the TV. Details are on
page 26.
The VCR will automatically switch the TV¥VCR setting to VCR
every time the VCR is turned on, a tape with the safety tab
removed is inserted, or you press PLAY.
A. Press VCR1 to set the remote to control the VCR.
B. Press TV•VCR to see the picture from the VCR.
The VCR indicator lights in the display panel.
C. Press CHANNEL up or down to change channels on the VCR.
The channel number changes in the display panel.
D. Press TV•VCR to see the TV channels.
The VCR indicator does not light in the display panel. Change
channels using the TVÕs remote.
E. Return the TV to the VCR viewing channel (3 or 4) Ñ the same
Output Channel you selected in step 6.
F. Press VCR1, then TV•VCR to switch back to the picture from
the VCR.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 Timer Recordings
2 Set Clock
3 Channels
CHANNELS
1 Auto Channel Search
2 Add/Remove Channels
ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS
CH 03
is presently ADDED
Press CLEAR to remove
Press MENU to exit
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Setting Up the VCR
Startup
11. Set the time and date.
When you first turn on the VCR, Ð Ð : Ð Ð appears in the
clock area of the VCRÕs display panel.
A. Press MENU•PROG on remote to see VCR MAIN
MENU on the TV screen.
B. Press 2 to display SET CLOCK.
C. Enter the time and date with the number buttons on
the remote.
¥ Press 0 before single-digit numbers.
Example: press 0, then 5, then 0, then 7 for a
time of 5:07. Press 1 for AM or 2 for PM.
¥ Press CLEAR on the remote to change incorrect
entries.
D. Press MENU•PROG to remove the SET CLOCK
menu from the TV screen and start the clock.
E. Press 0 to exit the menu system.
Whenever you press DISPLAY on the
remote, the time and date appear on the
TV screen and the time appears in the
display panel.
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VCR
VCR MAIN MENU
1 Timer Recordings
2 Set Clock
3 Channels
4 Preferences
5 Language
6 Audio
0 Exit
SET CLOCK
Time --:--
(hh:mm)
Date --/--/--
Press MENU to exit
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Using the Remote Control
Buttons
SEARCH
VOL
VOL
MUTE
PREV CH
DISPLAY
INPUT
1
4
7
TV•VCR
3
6
9
2
5
8
0
CLEAR
SPEED
REW
PLAY FF
STOP
PAUSE
REC
MENU
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AUX (Auxiliary)
Used with POWER button to turn on
compatible RCA audio component.
(See page 17.)
SAT•CABLE
Turns on a compatible RCA cable box
or digital satellite system receiver.
(See page 16.)
Used with POWER button to turn on
another brand of cable box, other
than RCA, when the remote is
programmed to control that cable
box. (See page 16.)
TV
Turns on a compatible GE, RCA, or
ProScan TV and sets the remote to
control the TV. Used with POWER
button to turn on another brand of
TV, other than GE, when the remote
is programmed to control that TV.
(See page 15.)
VCR1
Turns on a compatible GE, RCA, or
ProScan VCR and sets remote to
control the VCR.
VCR2•LD
Turns on a compatible GE, RCA, or
ProScan VCR and sets remote to
control VCR when it has been setup.
(See page 14.)
Used with POWER button to turn on
compatible RCA or ProScan
LaserDisc player.
Arrow Buttons ( )
Used for frame advance and variable
speed picture search when JOG
SHUTTLE is turned on.
CHAN Up or Down
Selects next higher or lower channel in
the VCRÕs channel memory.
CLEAR
Resets time counter to 0:00:00.
Allows you to change entries when
setting the clock or VCR for a timer
recording.
DISPLAY
Shows VCR operating displays on the
TV screen.
Displays the time counter.
EDIT
Signals two properly connected
compatible VCRs to begin copying a
tape. (See page 32.)
FF (Fast Forward)
Fast forwards the tape when the VCR
is stopped.
Searches the picture in forward
motion during playback.
INPUT
Turns the line input on or off.
L1 or L2 appears in VCRÕs display
panel and VIDEO1 or VIDEO2 appears
on TV screen.
Line input refers to the signal coming
from the component connected to the
audio/video input jacks on the back
(L1) or front (L2) of the VCR.
JOG SHUTTLE and Indicator Light
Used with arrow buttons for frame
advance and variable speed search.
(See page 21.)
The indicator in the middle of the
arrow buttons lights when JOG
SHUTTLE is turned on.
MENU•PROG
Displays the VCR MAIN MENU on the
TV screen.
Removes a menu from the screen.
Numbers (0 through 9)
Select a channel up to 99 by pressing
two numbers.
Select a cable channel over 99 by
pressing and holding 1 until 1Ð Ð
appears on the screen. Then press the
other two numbers.
Component Buttons
Press one of the buttons to set the remote to operate that component.
VCR Function Buttons
Press VCR1 (VCR2•LD) to set remote to control the VCR to use the
function buttons.
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Using the Remote Control
Buttons
Arrow Buttons ( )
Allow you to move through the
menus, enter data, and change
settings of selected features.
CHAN Up or Down
Selects next higher or lower channel
in the TVÕs channel memory when
remote is set to control a TV.
CLEAR
Removes menus or status displays
from the screen.
DISPLAY
Shows the status displays on the
screen.
Removes menus or displays from the
screen.
MUTE
Turns the TV sound on or off.
Numbers (0 through 9 )
Select a channel up to 99 by pressing
two numbers.
Select a cable channel over 99 by
pressing and holding 1 until 1Ð Ð
appears on the screen. Then press the
other two numbers.
POWER
Turns off a compatible TV when
remote is set to control TV.
Used with TV button to turn on a
compatible TV, other than GE, when
the remote is programmed to control
that TV. (See page 15.)
PREV CH (Previous Channel)
Switches between two channels.
Select one channel and then use the
number buttons to select the other
channel. Press PREV CH to switch
between the two channels.
SLOW Ð / +
Used with the TVÕs menus to select
and adjust features.
VOL Up and Down
Raises and lowers sound of the TV.
PAUSE
Pauses action for viewing during
playback.
Pauses recording to prevent recording
of unwanted scenes.
PLAY
Plays a tape.
POWER
Turns off VCR when remote is set to
control the VCR.
PREV CH (Previous Channel)
Switches between two channels.
Select one channel and then use the
number buttons to select another.
Press PREV CH to switch between the
two channels.
REC
Starts VCR recording.
Used for one touch recording.
(See page 29.)
REW (Rewind)
Rewinds the tape when the VCR is
stopped.
Searches the picture in reverse motion
during playback.
SEARCH
Displays INDEX and ZERO SEARCH
menus on TV.
Press to advance the tape 60 or 120
seconds during playback.
SLOW Ð / +
Used for forward slow-motion
playback.
SPEED (Tape Speed)
Selects a recording speed
(SP, LP, or SLP).
STOP
Stops the normal functions such as
record, playback, rewind, fast
forward, and pause.
TRACKING Up and Down
Lets you manually reduce the streaks
that may appear on the picture during
play or pause.
Reduces picture ÒjitterÓ during stopaction playback.
TV•VCR
Switches the picture signal so that it
either comes from the VCR or the TV
channel. (See page 11.)
VCR Function Buttons (continued)
TV Function Buttons
Press the TV button to set remote to control a compatible TV. Some buttons may not work with the TV.
CHAN Up or Down
Selects next higher or lower channel.
Cable Box or Digital Satellite System Receiver Function Buttons
Press the SAT•CABLE button to set remote to control a compatible cable box or GE or RCA digital satellite system receiver. Some
buttons may not work with every cable box. If you have a digital satellite system receiver, test the ÒTV Function ButtonsÓ to see which
ones operate the receiver.
Numbers (0 through 9)
Select a channel using the number
buttons.
POWER
Turns off a compatible cable box or
satellite receiver.
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Using the Remote Control
Controlling a VCR
The VCRÕs remote controls two compatible GE, RCA, or ProScan VCRs with the
VCR1 and VCR2•LD buttons. Most compatible VCRs automatically respond to
VCR1 without being programmed. If you own two compatible VCRs, test them
to see if VCR1 turns on both VCRs. If it does, then you may want to program
this VCR to respond to the VCR2•LD button on the remote.
Program the VCR for Remote Control
Set the Remote Control feature of the VCR to the
VCR1 or VCR2•LD position. The remote then
controls the VCR with either the VCR1 or VCR2•LD
button Ñ whichever position you select in the
menu.
1. Press MENU•PROG to display the VCR MAIN
MENU.
2. Press 4 to display PREFERENCES.
3. Press 1 to activate the Remote Control feature.
4. Press VCR1 or VCR2•LD to change the setting
and program this VCR to respond to the VCR1
or VCR2•LD button Ñ whichever you select.
Important Reminder: Remember you must
press VCR1 or VCR2•LD on the remote Ñ
whichever you selected in the menu Ñ
before the remote will operate this VCR.
VCR MAIN MENU
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2 Set Clock
3 Channels
4 Preferences
PREFERENCES
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2 Front Panel: AUTO
3 Output Channel: 3
4 Play NTSC as: NTSC
PREFERENCES
1 Remote Control: VCR1
2 Front Panel: AUTO
3 Output Channel: 3
4 Play NTSC as: NTSC
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Using the Remote Control
Controlling a TV
The VCRÔs remote is preprogrammed to control the basic functions of a compatible
GE, RCA, or ProScan TV. The remote can also be set up to control other
manufacturerÔs brands. To program the remote, enter remote code numbers that
correspond to your brand.
Program the Remote for a TV
Helpful Hint: Notice the difference
between the TV and VCR on-screen
displays. This is one way to tell if the
remote is set to control the VCR or the TV.
1. Turn on the TV.
2. Point the VCR
remote at the TV.
3. Hold the TV button
and press two
number buttons to
enter the code for
your brand. If the
TV changes
channels when you
press CHAN up or
down, setup is
complete.
4. Release the buttons.
5. Repeat steps 2 – 4
with a different
code if the first one
does not work.
Operate the TV
After you have set up your remote to control your TV, test the TV buttons
to see which ones operate your TV.
1. Point the remote at the TV and press TV.
2. If TV does not turn on in step 1, press TV and then POWER.
3. Use the ÒTV Function ButtonsÓ as described on page 13.
Remote
Brand * Button
Akai 03
AOC 06
Candle 06
Citizen 06
Colortyme 06
Concerto 06
Curtis Mathes 01,06
Daewoo 06
Daytron 06
Electrohome 06
Emerson 06
Envision 05,06
Fisher 05,08
GE 00,01,06,11
Goldstar 06
Hallmark 06
Hitachi 06
Infinity 04
J C Penney 00,01,06,09
JBL 04
Jensen 06
JVC 10,11
Kawasho 03,06
Kenwood 06
Loewe 04
Luxman 06
LXI 04,05,07
Magnavox 04,06
Marantz 04,06,12
MGA 06
Mitsubishi 06,12
MTC 06
Remote
Brand * Button
NAD 07
NEC 06
Panasonic 04,11
Philco 04,06
Philips 03,04,06
Pioneer 06
Portland 06
ProScan 01
Proton 06
Quasar 11
Radio Shack 01,05,13
RCA 01,06
Realistic 05
Sampo 06
Samsung 06,09
Sanyo 05,08
Sears 01,05,06,07,
08,10,
Sharp 06,13
Sony 03
Soundesign 06
Sylvania 04,06
Technics 11
Techwood 06
Teknika 06
TMK 06
Toshiba 05,07,09
Universal 00
Victor 10
Wards 00,01,04,06,
13
Zenith 02
* The remote may not be able to control every
model TV of the brands listed.
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Controlling a Cable Box or a Digital Satellite
System Receiver
The SAT•CABLE button on the VCRÕs remote is preprogrammed to control either a compatible RCA cable box or GE
or RCA digital satellite system receiver. If your cable box is another manufacturerÕs brand and has its own remote,
you will probably be able to program the VCRÕs remote to control your cable box. To program the VCRÕs remote,
enter the code that corresponds to your brand.
Program the Remote
1. Turn on the cable box.
2. Point the VCR remote at
the cable box.
3. Hold the SAT¥CABLE
button and press two
number buttons to enter
the code for your brand.
4. Release the buttons.
5. Press POWER on the
remote. If the cable box
turns off, setup is
complete.
6. Repeat steps 2 – 5 with a
different code if the first
one does not work.
Operate the Cable Box or Digital Satellite System Receiver
After you have set up your remote (if required) to control your cable box, test the
buttons to see which ones operate your cable box or satellite receiver.
1. Point the remote at the cable box or satellite receiver and press SAT•CABLE.
2. If the cable box does not turn on in step 1, press SAT•CABLE and then POWER.
If the GE or RCA digital satellite system receiver does not turn on in step 1,
reprogram the remote using 00.
3. Use the ÒCable Box or Digital Satellite System Receiver Function ButtonsÓ for
the cable box and test the ÒTV Function ButtonsÓ to see which ones operate the
satellite receiver. See page 13.
Brand of Cable-TV Box*
ABC
Anvision
Cablestar
Eagle
Eastern International
General Instrument
Hamlin
Hitachi
Jerrold
Macom
Magnavox
NSC
Oak
Oak Sigma
Panasonic
Philips
Pioneer
Randtek
RCA
Regal
Regency
Samsung
Scientific Atlanta
Sylvania
Teknika
Texscan
Tocom
Unika
Universal
Viewstar
Warner Amex
Zenith
Code Number(s)
53,54
07, 08
07, 08
07,08
02
04, 05, 15, 23, 24, 25, 30, 36
12, 13, 34,48
37, 43
04, 05, 15, 23, 24, 25, 30, 36, 45, 46,47
37, 43
07, 08, 19, 26, 28, 29, 32, 33, 40, 41
09
01, 16, 38
16
03, 27, 39
07, 08, 19, 26, 28, 29, 32, 33, 40, 41
18, 20, 44
07, 08
00, 27
12, 13
02, 33
44
03, 22, 35
11
06
10, 11
17, 21,49, 50
31, 32, 41
51, 52
07, 08, 19, 26, 28, 29, 32, 33, 40, 41
44
14, 42
* The remote may not be able to control every cable box of the brands listed.
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RCA 03 07 06
05
AM/FM CD Tape
Phono
Type of Auxiliary Audio Equipment and Code*
Controlling an Auxiliary RCA Component
The remote that came packed with your VCR is also capable of controlling one compatible
RCA audio component, such as an AM/FM radio, CD player, tape player, or phonograph.
The remote must be programmed for the specific component it is to control. To program the
remote, use the code that corresponds to your component.
Program the Remote for an Auxiliary Component
1. Turn on the component.
2. Point the VCRÕs remote at the component.
3. Hold the AUX button and press two number buttons to
enter the code for your component.
4. Release the buttons.
5. Press POWER on the remote. If the component turns
off, setup is complete.
Operate the Auxiliary Component
After you have set up your remote to control your component, test the buttons
to see which ones operate the component.
1. Point the remote at the component and press AUX.
2. If the component does not turn on in step 1, press AUX and then POWER.
3. Test the buttons on the remote to see which ones operate your component.
* The remote may not be able to control every RCA model of audio
equipment listed.
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Playing a Tape
Operating Instructions
Video Playback Mode
You can select the type of playback for tapes recorded in NTSC.
1. Press MENU•PROG on the remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU
on the TV screen.
2. Press 4 to display the PREFERENCES menu.
3. Press 4 to select NTSC or PAL playback.
¥ Select Play NTSC as: PAL to have an NTSC tape play back
in PAL.
¥ Select Play NTSC as: NTSC to have the tape play back in
NTSC.
Play a Tape
1. Turn on the TV and tune it to channel 3, 4, or TVÕs video input
to see the picture from the VCR.
2. Insert a tape in the VCR.
VCR automatically turns on. The cassette-in indicator
lights and the VCR indicator lights. The tape automatically
begins playback if the safety tab on the cassette has been
removed.
3. Press PLAY, if necessary. PLAY appears in the VCRÕs display
panel.
4. Press TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the
picture, if necessary. Details are on page 20.
5. Press STOP.
6. Press REW.
The VCR will automatically rewind 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.
7. Press EJECT on the VCR to eject the tape once it is completely
rewound.
Safety Tab
VCR MAIN MENU
1 Timer Recordings
2 Set Clock
3 Channels
4 Preferences
PREFERENCES
1 Remote Control: VCR1
2 Front Panel: AUTO
3 Output Channel: 3
4 Play NTSC as: NTSC
0 Exit
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Playing a Tape
Using the Playback Features
Tape Playback: HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX Feature
The VCR records the same audio on both the Hi-Fi and linear tracks on the tape. The Hi-Fi
sound is recorded on separate left and right stereo channels. Monaural sound is recorded on the
linear track.
To enjoy Hi-Fi sound, connect your VCR to a stereo television or amplifier/receiver using the
audio/video jacks. The Tape Playback: HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX feature lets you select which audio
you play back.
To Select Playback Sound
1. Press MENU•PROG to see the VCR MAIN
MENU on the TV screen.
2. Press 6 to see the AUDIO menu on the TV
screen.
3. Press 2 to switch between HI-FI, LINEAR, or
MIX sound.
¥ Select HI-FI to play back sound recorded on
the Hi-Fi track and for normal use.
The HIFI indicator is lit in the VCRÕs display
panel during Hi-Fi playback.
¥ Select LINEAR to play back the sound
recorded on the linear monaural track, such
as a second audio program (SAP).
¥ Select MIX to play back the sound recorded
on both the linear track and the Hi-Fi track,
sound-on-sound.
Auto Head Cleaner
The VCR has an automatic head cleaner that minimizes the need for
professional head cleaning.
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Pause for Stop Action
This feature stops the tape in action and allows you to examine the details of the scene. Stop
action works best for tapes recorded in the SP and SLP speed.
1. Press PAUSE during playback to stop the action. STILL
appears in the VCRÕs display panel.
2. Press TRACKING up or down to reduce any jittering of the
picture.
3. Press PAUSE or PLAY to return to playback.
The VCR will automatically switch from stop-action playback
to stop after a few minutes.
Slow Motion
You can view the picture in forward slow motion during play or play pause.
SLOW up and down allow you to change the speed. Sound is turned off during slow-motion
playback. Slow motion works best in the SP or SLP speed.
1. During playback, press SLOW up or down to start slowmotion playback. SLOW+ appears in the VCRÕs display panel.
2. Press SLOW + to increase the speed or SLOW – to decrease the
speed.
3. Use TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the
picture.
4. Press PLAY to return to playback.
The VCR will automatically switch from slow-motion
playback to stop after a few minutes.
Digital Auto Tracking
The VCR has digital auto 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
VCRÕs power is turned on.
Manual Tracking
Occasionally, you may need to manually adjust tracking on a tape recorded on a different VCR
or camcorder. The TRACKING buttons on the remote or VCR are used when playing a tape.
They have no effect during recording.
¥ When streaks or snow appear, press TRACKING up or down
for the best possible picture.
¥ Press TRACKING up or down during stop-action pause to
reduce picture ÒjitterÓ.
¥ Press both TRACKING buttons at the same time to turn
automatic tracking back on.
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Picture Search
You can search a picture during playback by fast forwarding or rewinding the tape. The
picture is best for tapes recorded in the SP or SLP speed. Sound is turned off during
picture search. Also, during picture search in the LP speed, the color is turned off.
Fast Forward Search
1. Press FF on the remote or FWD on the VCR to search
forward at a faster-than-normal speed.
2. Press FF on the remote, FWD on the VCR, or PLAY to
return to playback.
Rewind Search
1. Press REW to search in reverse at a faster-than-normal
speed.
2. Press REW or PLAY to return to playback.
Variable Speed Picture Search and Frame Advance
Using JOG SHUTTLE on Remote
You can use the JOG SHUTTLE and arrow buttons ( ) on the remote to search a
picture during playback. Turning on the JOG SHUTTLE feature (light in the center of
the arrow buttons turns on) lets you search forward and backward through a tape
while in the PLAY or STILL mode.
Searching in the Play Mode
When the VCR is playing a tape, press JOG SHUTTLE on
the remote to have the VCR enter the still mode. STILL
appears in the display panel.
• Press and release to search forward slowly.
The speed is increased with each press of the button.
As the speed increases, the display changes from
SLOW + to SRCH +. Pressing the button decreases
the speed. Press PLAY to return to normal playback
and turn off JOG SHUTTLE.
• Press and release to search in reverse slowly.
The speed is increased with each press of the button.
As the speed increases, the display changes from
SLOW – to SRCH –. Pressing the button decreases
the reverse speed. Press PLAY to return to normal
playback and turn off JOG SHUTTLE.
Searching in the Still Mode (Frame Advance)
When you turn on JOG SHUTTLE during playback, you
are in the STILL mode. From this mode, you can advance
the tape frame-by-frame.
• Press to advance or to reverse the picture one
frame at a time. The display switches between STILL
and SLOW + or Ð. Press PLAY or PAUSE to return to
normal playback and turn off JOG SHUTTLE.
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Playing a Tape
DISPLAY Button
1. Press DISPLAY on the remote to display the
status of the VCR, channel number, time
counter, date, time, and tape speed on the TV
screen. The time will appear in the display
panel.
The time and date must be set before they are
displayed. If you do not press DISPLAY
again, these displays will time out.
2. Press DISPLAY again to have only the time
counter remain on the TV screen. The time
counter will appear instead of the time in the
VCRÕs display panel.
3. Press DISPLAY again to remove the time
counter from the TV screen.
The time counter will remain in the VCRÕs
display panel and no status displays will
appear on the TV screen. This is convenient
for editing tapes.
4. Press DISPLAY again to return to the normal
status displays.
Turning off the VCR automatically returns
the displays to normal.
Time Counter
The time counter shows the actual time it takes to record a program or play
back a segment of a prerecorded tape. It helps locate the beginning or end of
programs you taped. The time counter resets to 0:00:00 whenever the tape is
ejected from the VCR.
For example, if a 30-minute program was recorded at the beginning of the
tape, you would:
1. Insert the prerecorded tape. Press STOP.
Make sure the tape is rewound.
2. Press DISPLAY on the remote twice to
display only the time counter on the TV
screen.
3. Press CLEAR on the remote to reset the time
counter to 0:00:00.
4. Press FF on the remote or FWD on the VCR to
fast forward the tape until the time counter
reads 0:30:00. Press STOP.
This is the approximate end of the program
and you can begin recording at this spot.
5. Press DISPLAY twice to remove the time
counter from the screen and return to the
normal displays.
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Index Search
The VCR has a ÒVHS Index Search SystemÓ that automatically records an index
mark on the tape every time you stop and then start a new recording. During
playback you can locate the program you want to play by the number of index
marks.
The VCR will automatically locate the index number you select. The VCR will
search forward or reverse from the location you are on the tape.
Using the Playback Features
Playing a Tape
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Enter Index Number
01
Press FWD or REW
Press SEARCH to exit
0:30:00
1. Insert the prerecorded tape and press STOP.
2. Press SEARCH on the remote to display the
INDEX SEARCH menu on the TV screen.
3. Press two number buttons to enter the number
of index marks you want the VCR to search.
Press CLEAR on the remote to correct an entry.
4. Press FF on the remote or FWD on the VCR to
search forward.
Press REW to search in reverse.
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.
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Using the Playback Features
Zero Search
The zero search feature allows you to quickly return to a counter reading of 0:00:00 at
any spot on the tape. This is convenient when you want to watch a segment of the tape
several times.
1. Insert the prerecorded tape and press STOP.
2. Press DISPLAY twice to display only the time counter on the TV
screen.
3. Locate the point on the tape that you want to return to quickly.
4. Press CLEAR to reset the time counter to 0:00:00.
5. You can continue to play the tape or perform other functions.
When you are finished, press STOP.
6. Press SEARCH twice to display the ZERO SEARCH menu. The
current tape counter is displayed.
7. Press REW to return to 0:00:00. The time counter is
displayed in the upper right corner of the TV screen
during search.
If the time counter reading has a minus (Ð ) in front
of it, press FF on the remote or FWD on the VCR to
return to a reading of 0:00:00.
ZERO SEARCH
Current tape counter is
2:17:25
Press REW to go to 0:00
Press SEARCH to exit
ZERO SEARCH
Current tape counter is
-2:17:25
Press FWD to go to 0:00
Press SEARCH to exit
Commercial Scan
This is useful for scanning commercials or short program segments.
1. Press SEARCH once during playback to
advance the tape approximately 60 seconds.
2. Press SEARCH twice during playback to
advance the tape approximately 120 seconds.
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Your VCR provides different types of recording. These types are explained in the following sections:
Basic Recording Ð Operating Instructions
Recording While You're Away
Timer Recording
One Touch Recording
Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP (Second Audio Program)
Recording Audio Only
Using Two VCRs for Copying Tapes
Types of Recordings
Recording a Program
Recording Speeds
Press SPEED on the remote to select a recording speed (SP, LP, or SLP). The speed you select
appears on the TV screen and in the VCRÕs display panel. The VCR automatically selects the
playback speed (SP, LP, or SLP).
SP (Standard Play) gives the best quality recording. That is why
most prerecorded, rental tapes are recorded in SP. Fewer
programs can be recorded on the tape. Special effects such as
pause, slow motion, picture search, and frame advance work well
in SP.
LP (Long Play) gives twice the recording time of tapes recorded
in SP. Special effects in playback are not recommended in LP.
SLP (Super Long Play) gives three times the recording time of
tapes recorded in SP. Special effects such as pause, slow motion,
picture search, and frame advance work well in SLP.
Cassette Recording Time
Type SP LP SLP
T120 2Hr 4Hr 6Hr
T160 2Hr 40Min 5Hr 20Min 8Hr
Recording Pause
This feature allows you to prevent recording short passages of unwanted material.
Press PAUSE during recording to stop and start recording.
REC P appears in the VCRÕs display panel.
The VCR will automatically switch from pause to stop after a few
minutes.
Using the Recording Features
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Recording a Program
To Make a Recording
Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel, either 3, 4, or TVÕs video input channel.
1. Insert a tape with safety tab in place.
The cassette-in indicator lights in the VCRÕs display panel.
2. Press VCR1 (VCR2•LD) to set remote to control the VCR.
3. If using one of the basic hookups, make sure the VCR indicator
appears in the VCRÕs display panel. If not, press TV•VCR to turn it
on.
4. Select recording speed using SPEED on the remote.
The tape speed indicator appears in the VCRÕs display panel and
on the TV screen.
5. Select the channel to be recorded.
The channel number appears in the VCRÕs display panel and on the
TV screen.
6. Press REC on the remote or RECORD on the VCR to begin
recording. REC appears in the VCRÕs display panel while the VCR
is recording.
Watch a TV Channel While VCR is Recording a Different
Channel
1. Follow steps 1 through 6 above.
2. If using one of the basic hookups, press TV•VCR to switch to the
TV channel. The VCR indicator will turn off in the display panel.
3. Press TV to set the remote to control TV functions for a compatible
TV.
4. Select the channel you want to watch with the TVÕs channel
buttons.
5. Press STOP when recording is finished.
Basic Recording – Operating Instructions
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Recording a Program
Recording While You’re Away (Timer Recording)
The timer program feature lets you program the VCR to record up to eight different
programs within a one year period. Before setting the timer, make sure that:
¥ The clock is set correctly.
¥ A tape with safety tab has been inserted with enough tape to record the programs.
¥ The remote is set to control the VCR Ñ using VCR1 (VCR2•LD).
¥ If you receive all channels through a cable box (or satellite receiver), select a cable box
or satellite receiver channel
on the next page.
Setting a Timer Recording
1. Press MENU•PROG on remote to display VCR MAIN MENU.
2. Press 1 to display TIMER RECORDINGS menu.
3. Press 1 to display Create a New Program menu.
4. Press 1, 2, 3, or 4 to select type of program.
1 One Time Ñ single program recorded once.
2 Daily Ñ program recorded at same time every day.
3 Weekdays Ñ program recorded at same
time Monday through Friday.
4 Weekly Ñ program recorded at same time
once a week.
5. Press number buttons on the remote to enter the channel
number (or INPUT to select line input), start time including
AM or PM, end time, and start date of the recording. Just
follow the on-screen prompts.
Press CLEAR to correct an entry.
If you receive all channels from a cable box (or satellite
receiver) and have completed CABLE BOX SETUP, the
output channel of your cable box (or satellite receiver) will
automatically appear on the display.
6. Select recording speed using SPEED on the remote.
7. Press MENU•PROG to enter your program. A reminder
appears which will time out or you can press MENU•PROG
to return to the VCR MAIN MENU.
PROGRAMS OVERLAP may appear on the screen if you
have entered two programs where the times overlap.
8. The TIMER RECORDINGS menu appears. Press 1 to enter
an additional timer program, or press 0 to exit.
9.
Turn off the VCR before recording begins.
TIMER appears in the VCRÕs display panel when the timer
has been programmed.
10. If using a cable box or satellite receiver, leave it turned on
and tuned to the channel you want to record.
Stopping a Recording in Progress
With the VCR: Press POWER and then STOP within a few
seconds.
With the Remote: Press VCR1 (VCR2•LD) and then STOP
within a few seconds.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 Timer Recordings
TIMER RECORDINGS
1 Create a New Program
Program 1
has been saved.
How often should this
program record?
1 One Time
Program 1 (One Time)
Channel --
Program 1 (One Time)
Channel 08
Start Time --:--
Program 1 (One Time)
Channel 08
Start Time 02:10 AM 1=AM
End Time --:-- 2=PM
Program 1 (One Time)
Channel 08
Start Time 02:10 PM
End Time 03:35 PM
Start Date 11/18/95 Sat
Tape Speed SLP
Press CLEAR to correct
Press MENU to save
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Recording a Program
Select Cable Box (or Satellite Receiver) Channel
If you receive all channels from a cable box (or satellite receiver) and complete Cable Box
Setup, the VCR will automatically enter the output channel of your cable box (or satellite
receiver) as the channel to be recorded in the TIMER RECORDINGS menu.
1. Press MENU•PROG to display the VCR MAIN MENU on the
TV screen.
2. Press 3 to select CHANNELS menu.
3. Press 4 to select Cable Box Setup menu.
4. Cable box not used for all channels: Press 2. You are
finished with cable box setup.
Cable box (or satellite receiver) used for all channels: Press
1 to continue .
5. Press two numbers on the remote to enter the output channel
of your cable box (or satellite receiver). Press 0 before a
single-digit number. Valid numbers are 01 – 99.
If you connected your cable box (or satellite receiver) to the
VCR using itÕs AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jacks, press INPUT on the
remote to select the VIDEO IN option.
Press CLEAR on the remote to correct an entry.
6. Press MENU•PROG to proceed.
A message appears showing the output channel of your cable
box (or satellite receiver) that the VCR will automatically
enter as the channel to be recorded in the TIMER
RECORDINGS menu.
7. Press MENU•PROG to proceed.
Check or Clear a Timer Recording
1. Press MENU•PROG on remote to display the VCR MAIN
MENU on the TV screen.
2. Press 1 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu.
3. Press 2 for Review Existing Progs. feature.
The first program in the timer is displayed.
¥ Check the Programs: Press MENU•PROG to display
information for the next program.
¥ Clear the Program: Press CLEAR when the program
appears that you want to delete.
Timer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input
The line input refers to the signal coming from the AUDIO
and VIDEO IN jacks of the VCR. Recording from the line
input is convenient if you have a satellite receiver or similar
component attached to these jacks. To timer record from the
component connected to the VCRÕs line input:
Press INPUT to enter the channel number when you program
the timer. Enter VIDEO1 to record from the jacks on back of
the VCR or VIDEO2 to record from the jacks on the front of
VCR MAIN MENU
1 Timer Recordings
VCR MAIN MENU
1 Timer Recordings
2 Set Clock
3 Channels
CHANNELS
1 Auto Channel Search
2 Add/Remove Channels
3 Signal Type: CABLE
4 Cable Box Setup
CABLE BOX SETUP
Is a cable box being
used with the VCR for
all channels?
1 Yes
2 No
CABLE BOX SETUP
Enter the output
channel of the cable
box.
--
CABLE BOX SETUP
The VCR will now receive
all channels from the
cable box on VCR Ch 03.
Press MENU to exit
Program 1 (One Time)
Channel VIDEO1
Start Time --:-End Time --:-Start Date --/--/-Tape Speed SLP
Press CLEAR to correct
Press MENU to exit
TIMER RECORDINGS
1 Create a New Program
2 Review Existing Progs.
Program 1 (One Time)
Channel 08
Start Time 02:10 PM
End Time 03:35 PM
Start Date 11/18/95 Sat
Tape Speed SLP
Press CLEAR to delete
Press MENU for next prog
Recording While You’re Away (Timer Recording)
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Recording a Program
One Touch Recording
One touch recording lets you record up to four hours without using the timer program feature. The VCR
will turn off automatically at the end of the recording.
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remaining for
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Stopping a Recording in Progress
With the VCR: Press POWER and then STOP
within a few seconds.
With the Remote: Press VCR1 (VCR2•LD) and
then STOP within a few seconds.
Each press increases the time
Ñ 30 minutes up to four hours.
The amount of time the VCR will record and X– REC
will appear in the VCRÕs display panel.
You can increase the amount of recording time by
pressing REC on the remote or RECORD on the VCR.
RECORD LENGTH 0:00
CH 04
Press REC to set length
Display on TV Screen
Press Recording
RECORD Time
0:30 (30 Min)
1:00 (1 Hr)
1:30 (1 Hr, 30 Min)
2:00 (2 Hrs)
3:00 (3 Hrs)
4:00 (4 Hrs)
0:00 (Turns Off)
Operating Instructions
1. Turn on the VCR.
2. Insert a tape with safety tab in place.
3. Select the channel you want to record.
4. Select the desired recording speed using SPEED on the
remote.
5. Press REC on the remote or RECORD on the VCR to activate
recording.
6. Press REC on the remote or RECORD on the VCR repeatedly
until the amount of recording time for the program is
displayed in the VCRÕs display panel or on the TV screen.
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To Record Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP
Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel, either 3, 4, or TVÕs video input.
1. Insert a tape with safety tab in place.
2. If using one of the basic hookups, make sure the VCR
indicator appears in the VCRÕs display panel. If not,
press TV•VCR to turn it on.
3. Use SPEED on the remote to select a recording speed.
The tape speed indicator appears in the VCRÕs display
panel and on the TV screen.
4. Select the channel or line input (L1 or L2) to be recorded.
The channel number, VIDEO1, or VIDEO2 appears on the
TV screen.
5. Set the Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature for the
type of audio you want to record.
A. Press MENU•PROG on the remote to display the VCR
MAIN MENU on the TV screen.
B. Press 6 to display the AUDIO menu.
C. Press 1 to select the type of audio Reception: STEREO,
MONO, or SAP.
¥ Set to STEREO for normal recording and to record
broadcast stereo TV.
The STEREO indicator lights in the VCRÕs display
panel when the station you are tuned to is
broadcasting stereo.
¥ Set to MONO if the stereo signal is weak and the
sound is too ÒnoisyÓ.
¥ Set to SAP to record SAP (second audio program)
instead of the normal audio on both the hi-fi and
linear tracks.
The SAP indicator ( ) lights in the VCRÕs display
panel.
Set the Tape Playback: HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX feature to
LINEAR to hear SAP. Details are on page 19.
D. Repeatedly press 0 to remove the menus from the TV
screen.
6. Press REC on the remote or RECORD on the VCR to start
recording. REC appears in the VCRÕs display panel.
7. Press STOP when you are finished.
Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP
(Second Audio Program)
Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or a second audio language (SAP).
The Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature lets you select the type of audio you want
to record.
Recording a Program
VCR MAIN MENU
1 Timer Recordings
2 Set Clock
3 Channels
4 Preferences
5 Language
6 Audio
AUDIO
1 Reception: STEREO
2 Tape Playback: HI-FI
0 Exit
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Recording Audio Only
You can record audio only from another audio source connected to the AUDIO IN (R and L/MONO) jacks
on the VCR.
To Record Audio Only
1. Press INPUT to select L1 to record from the
jacks on the back of the VCR or L2 to record
from the jacks on the front of the VCR.
The VCR will record audio from the audio
equipment connected to the AUDIO IN jacks.
2. Use SPEED to select the recording speed.
The tape speed indicator appears in the
VCRÕs display panel and on the TV screen.
3. Make sure the Reception: STEREO/MONO/
SAP feature is set to STEREO.
A. Press MENU•PROG to display the VCR
MAIN MENU on the TV screen.
B. Press 6 to display the AUDIO menu.
C. Press 1 to select Reception: STEREO.
4. Start audio source playing and press REC on
the remote or RECORD on the VCR to begin
recording.
REC appears in the VCRÕs display panel.
5. Press STOP when you are finished.
Recording a Program
VCR MAIN MENU
1 Timer Recordings
2 Set Clock
3 Channels
4 Preferences
5 Language
6 Audio
AUDIO
1 Reception: STEREO
2 Tape Playback: HI-FI
0 Exit
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Recording a Program
Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes
Operating Instructions
(Refer to hookup on page 6.)
Use this VCR as the playback VCR and the other VCR as the recording VCR. If you have two compatible VCRs,
use the AutoEdit feature described below.
1. Turn on the TV and VCRs.
2. Tune TV to the VCR viewing channel, either 3, 4, or TVÕs video
input.
3. If you have connected your VCR using Option A (page 6), tune
recording VCR to channel 3 or 4 Ñ the one selected in the Output
Channel feature in the PREFERENCES menu.
If you have connected your VCR using Option B (page 6), press
INPUT on the recording VCR to select L1 to record from the jacks
on the back of the VCR or L2 to record from the jacks on the front
of the VCR.
4. Insert the tape you want to copy into playback VCR. Insert a blank
tape with safety tab in place into recording VCR.
To prevent recording on-screen displays from the playback VCR,
press DISPLAY three times. See page 22 for details.
5. Press PLAY, then PAUSE on playback VCR when you reach the
point on the tape or program where you want to begin copying. If
the tape was not recorded on the playback VCR, streaks may
appear and you may need to adjust tracking.
6. Press RECORD, then PAUSE, on recording VCR.
7. Press PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the same time to begin
copying the tape.*
8. Edit out segments that you do not want to copy by pressing
PAUSE on recording VCR to stop copying the tape. Then locate
the next segment you want to copy on the playback VCR by using
FWD, REW, and PLAY. Press PAUSE on the playback VCR. Press
PAUSE at the same time on both VCRs to resume copying.
9. Press STOP on both VCRs when you are finished.
* You may turn off the TV after the recording has started as it does not
have to be on to copy a tape.
Using Dual Remote with AutoEdit
TM
Use this VCR as the playback VCR and set it to respond to VCR2•LD on the remote as described on page 14.
Use your other compatible VCR as the recording VCR, which should respond to VCR1.
1. Follow steps 1 – 4 in the ÒOperating InstructionsÓ above.
2. Press VCR1 on remote to control recording VCR. Press REC, then
PAUSE, to put recording VCR in pause mode.
3. Press VCR2•LD on remote to control playback VCR.
4. Use FF, REW, and PLAY to locate the point where you want to
begin copying. Press PAUSE while VCR is playing to put playback
VCR in pause mode.
5. Press EDIT on remote to start the VCRs copying.
6. Press EDIT again when you want to stop the tape from copying.
7. Repeat steps 4 – 6 as needed.
8. Press VCR1, STOP, then VCR2•LD, STOP, when you are finished.
Caution: The unauthorized
recording of television
programs and other
materials may infringe the
rights of others.
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References
Location of Controls
CHANNEL/TRACKING (Up or Down)
Selects next higher or lower channel in
the VCRÕs channel memory.
Adjusts tracking when a tape is playing.
EJECT
Press when the VCR is stopped to eject
the cassette.
FWD (Fast Forward)
Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is
stopped.
Searches the picture forward during
playback.
INPUT
Turns the line input on or off.
L1 or L2
appears in VCRÕs display panel and
VIDEO1 or VIDEO2 appears on the TV
screen.
Line input refers to the signal coming
from the component connected to the
audio/video input jacks on the back (L1)
of the VCR or front (L2) of the VCR.
PAUSE
Pauses action for viewing during
playback.
Pauses recording to prevent recording of
unwanted scenes.
PLAY
Plays a tape.
POWER
Turns the VCR on or off.
RECORD
Starts VCR recording.
Used for one touch recording.
Remote Sensor
Receives signals from the remote control.
Aim the remote at this sensor with no
objects between them.
REW
Rewinds the tape when the VCR is
stopped.
Searches the picture in reverse during
playback.
STOP
Stops the normal functions such as record,
playback, rewind, fast forward, or pause.
TV•VCR
Switches the picture signal so that it either
comes from the VCR or the TV channel.
See page 11.
VIDEO and AUDIO (R and L•MONO) IN
Jacks
Receives signals from another component,
like a VCR or camcorder, when it is
connected to these jacks.
Use INPUT to select L2 in the VCRÕs
display panel to record from these jacks.
Front Panel
Tape Compartment
Remote Sensor
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Location of Controls
Back Panel
ANTENNA IN Connector
Receives the signal from an antenna or cable
system that is attached to this connector.
ANTENNA OUT Connector
Passes signal to TV using the coaxial cable
supplied.
VIDEO and AUDIO (RIGHT and L/MONO) IN
Jacks
Receives signals from another component, like a
VCR or camcorder, when it is connected to these
jacks. Use INPUT to select L1 in the VCRÕs
display panel to record from these jacks.
VIDEO and AUDIO (RIGHT and L/MONO) OUT
Jacks
Sends signals from VCR to another component,
like a TV monitor or VCR, when it is connected
to these jacks.
VIDEO
IN
OUT
ANTENNA
AUDIO
IN
OUT
RIGHT
RIGHT
L/MONO
L/MONO
Display Panel
This VCR has a feature that allows you to change the brightness level of the
fluorescent display panel.
1. Press MENU•PROG on the remote to see the
VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen.
2. Press 4 to display the PREFERENCES menu.
3. Press 2 to select Front Panel: AUTO, BRIGHT,
or DIM.
¥ Select AUTO to keep the display panel bright
when VCR is on and dim when it is off.
¥ Select BRIGHT to keep the display panel
bright.
¥ Select DIM to keep the display panel dim.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 Timer Recordings
2 Set Clock
3 Channels
4 Preferences
PREFERENCES
1 Remote Control: VCR1
2 Front Panel: AUTO
3 Output Channel: 3
4 Play NTSC as: NTSC
0 Exit
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References
Location of Controls
Cassette-In Indicator ( )
Lights when a tape is in the VCR.
Channel Number, L1, or L2
The channel number or line indicator (L1 or
L2) is displayed.
Select L1 to record from the jacks on the back
of the VCR or L2 to record from the jacks on
the front of the VCR.
HIFI Indicator
Lights during playback when Tape Playback:
HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX feature is set to HI-FI.
SAP Indicator ( )
Lights when the Reception:
STEREO/MONO/SAP feature is set to SAP.
Status Indicators
Show what the VCR is doing.
EJECT Ejecting Tape
FFWD Fast forward
HELLO Turned on
PLAY Playback
REC Record
REC P Record pause
REW
Rewind
SRCH +
Forward search
SRCH –
Reverse search
SLOW +
Slow motion
STILL
Frame advance
STILL
Play pause
STOP VCR stopped
TAPE flashes Set for timer Ð no tape
TIMER Timer recording set
X-REC One touch recording in
progress
STEREO Indicator
Lights when the station you are tuned to is
broadcasting stereo.
Tape Speed Indicators (SP, LP, or SLP)
Press SPEED on the remote to change.
Time or Time Counter
Press DISPLAY on the remote to switch
between the current time and elapsed-time
counter.
VCR Indicator (Applies Only to Basic
Hookups)
Press TV•VCR to turn on or off.
VCR indicator on: Picture from VCR.
VCR indicator off: Picture from TV channel.
Display Panel (continued)
AM
SLP
VCR
STEREO
HIFI
Status Indicators
Time or Time Counter
Cassette-In Indicator
Tape Speed
Indicator
SAP
Indicator
Channel Number or
Line Indicator
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References
Trouble Checks
Sometimes problems can be easily solved by checking a few basic things. Check below
before you call for help or take your VCR to an Authorized GE VCR Service Center.
No power
Clock shows incorrect time or date
Remote locks up
VCR does not respond to remote
Remote no longer controls an GE TV
Remote no longer controls a compatible TV, other
than GE
VCR only responds to VCR2 button on remote
No picture when VCR turned on Ð using a basic
hookup
Poor or no picture for normal TV viewing
Snowy or no picture during playback
No Color
¥ Plug VCR into an operating outlet.
¥ Check connections.
¥ Power interruption. Clock area in display panel will show - -:- -.
¥ Clock was not set accurately (check AM/PM and date).
¥ Time counter display appears in display panel. Press DISPLAY on remote.
¥ Remove batteries and hold down one or more buttons for several seconds to
drain the microprocessor inside the remote to reset it. Reinstall the batteries
and try remote again.
¥ Press VCR1 (VCR2•LD) to set remote to control the VCR. See page 14.
¥ Aim remote at VCR with no objects between them.
¥ Change batteries.
¥ Press TV to set remote to control the corresponding compatible TV. See page 15.
¥ Reprogram remote for GE TV. See page 15.
¥ Aim remote at TV with no objects between them.
¥ Change batteries.
¥ Press TV to set remote to control a compatible TV. See page 15.
¥ Aim remote at component with no objects between them.
¥ Reprogram remote after batteries have been changed.
¥ Change batteries.
¥ Check setting of Remote Control: VCR1/VCR2 feature. See page 14.
¥ Press TV•VCR to turn VCR indicator on. See page 11.
¥ Check TV channel selected (3 or 4) to make sure it matches the channel
selected with the Output Channel feature. See page 8.
¥ Press TV•VCR to turn VCR indicator off.
¥ Switch TV to an active channel.
¥ Check antenna connections.
¥ Press TV•VCR to turn VCR indicator on.
¥ Check TV channel selected (3 or 4) to make sure it matches the channel
selected with the Output Channel feature. See page 8.
¥ Check TVÕs fine tuning.
¥ Check video cable connections between VCR and TV monitor.
¥ Set TV monitor to video input channel.
¥ Try another tape.
¥ Some snow/streaks are normal during search, frame advance, slow-motion,
or stop-action playback.
¥ If tape is recorded in NTSC, make sure Play NTSC as: NTSC or PAL feature is
set correctly. See page 18.
¥ If PAL/NTSC is not set correctly, the VCR may play a black and white
picture.
Trouble Here's what to try:
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¥ The time counter does not advance during unrecorded portions of tape.
When an unrecorded segment of tape is encountered, the time counter will
hold its count until recorded material is detected again.
¥ A minus (Ð) will appear in front of the time if you rewind the tape farther
back than a counter reading of 0:00:00.
¥ No cassette in VCR.
¥ Eject and re-insert cassette.
¥ Broken tape Ñ try another cassette.
¥ Some snow/streaks are normal during search, frame advance, slow-motion,
or stop-action playback.
¥ VCR is in pause mode. Press PAUSE.
¥ Safety tab removed from cassette.
¥ Make sure the line indicators (L1 and L2) are turned off in VCRÕs display
panel for normal recording from the VCRÕs tuner. Press INPUT to turn off
the line indicator.
¥ Tape already rewound.
¥ Program entered incorrectly (wrong channel or times).
¥ Power interruption. Clock area in display panel will show - -:- -.
¥ Check to see if time and date are correct Ñ including AM/PM.
¥ Program exceeded tapeÕs length or tape was not rewound beforehand.
¥ VCR was not turned off at the time recording was to start.
¥ No tape in VCR or cassetteÕs safety tab broken off.
¥ Cable box not turned on at time recording was to begin.
¥ VCR is removing tape from heads. This is normal. The head cylinder inside
the VCR will continue to rotate for a few minutes after you put the VCR in
the stop mode.
¥ Check antenna connections.
¥ Check Signal Type: CABLE/ANTENNA feature. See page 10.
¥ Cable channels over 69 can only be selected if Signal Type:
CABLE/ANTENNA feature is set to CABLE. Details are on page 10.
¥ Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature must be set to STEREO to record
broadcast stereo. See page 30.
¥ Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature must be set to SAP to record SAP.
See page 30.
¥ STEREO or SAP indicator not on. Station not broadcasting stereo or SAP.
¥ Tape Playback: HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX feature must be set to HI-FI to hear stereo
sound during playback. See page 19.
¥ Stereo signal is weak. Set Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature to
MONO.
References
Trouble Here's what to try:
Time counter not working
Will not record or play
Streaks in picture during normal playback
Will not record
Rewind does not operate
Timer recording not made
or wrong program recorded
VCR makes noise when stopped
Will not auto search active
channels correctly
Cannot select channels over 69
Stereo or SAP sound not recorded
No stereo sound during playback
Stereo audio too noisy
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References
Format: VHS
Record/Playback Video: 4-Head
System: Audio: 2 Hi-Fi record/playback system
Video Signal System: PAL N Recording and Playback
NTSC Playback
Antenna: 75-ohm external VHF/UHF combined
antenna terminal
Tuner: USA: 181 channels capability*
(125 cable channels)
Type: AutoProgramming frequency synthesis
Power Requirement: 100-240V AC (+/Ð 10%), 50-60 Hz
Power Consumption: 22 watts (7 watts for standby)
Dimensions: 3.5 inches high
(90 mm)
15.43 inches wide
(392 mm)
12.1 inches deep
(309.5 mm)
Weight: 9.46 pounds
(4.3 kg)
Other: Automatic Head Cleaner
30-Minute Memory Backup
Storage Temperature
Range: - 22ûF to +149ûF
(- 30ûC to +65ûC)
Operating
Temperature Range: +41ûF to +104ûF
(+5ûC to +40ûC)
*Check your cable companyÔs compatibility requirements.
Cleaning the VCR
Use a soft, dry, and clean 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. Do not use any scouring agents, solvents, or abrasive products.
Avoid excessive use of oil-based furniture polishes since the materials used in
the cabinet will accumulate more dust. We recommend using a non-abrasive,
anti-static cleaner and polisher.
Specifications
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Index
Antenna.....................................................2-3
Audio/Video Jacks...............................2,3-6
Cable TV ................................................2,3-5
Two VCRs ....................................................6
Contents ..................................................................1
Controlling a TV...................................................15
Copying and Editing Tapes................................32
Copying Tape, Connections ..............................2,6
Date, Set.................................................................11
Design Specifications...........................................38
Digital Auto Tracking..........................................20
Digital Satellite Receiver, Controlling
with Remote ....................................12-13,16
DISPLAY Button....................................12-13,22,35
Display Panel ..................................................34-35
Displays, Status ...............................................22,35
EDIT Button......................................................12,32
Editing and Copying Tapes................................32
EJECT Button ..................................................18,33
Escoge una Lengua ................................................9
Fast Forward Search ............................................21
FF and FWD Buttons .............12,21,22,23,24,32,33
First-Time Operation........................................7-11
Frame Advance ....................................................21
Front Panel............................................................33
Front Panel: AUTO/BRIGHT/DIM Feature........34
Head Cleaner, Auto.............................................19
Hi-Fi Sound During Playback............................19
HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX Tape Playback Feature.......19
HIFI Indicator...................................................19,35
Hookups
Antenna.....................................................2-3
Audio/Video Jacks...............................2,3-6
Cable TV ................................................2,3-5
Two VCRs ....................................................6
Index Feature........................................................23
INDEX SEARCH Menu........................................23
Indicators in Display Panel.................................35
Indicators, Status..................................................35
INPUT Button...............................12,28,32,33,34,35
Inserting a Cassette..............................................18
JOG SHUTTLE Button and Indicator...........12,21
L1 and L2 Indicators........................31,32,33,34,35
LANGUAGE Menu .................................................9
Language, Select.....................................................9
Line Input, Recording From...............................28
LINEAR/MIX/ HI-FI Tape Playback Feature......19
Accessories, Included ............................................7
Add or Remove Channels from Memory.........10
ADD/REMOVE CHANNEL Menu.......................10
Antenna Connections.........................................2,3
ANTENNA IN Connector...............................3-6,34
ANTENNA OUT Connector...........................3-6,34
Arrow Buttons............................................12-13,21
Attaching Power Cord ..........................................7
AUDIO and VIDEO IN Jacks ..............6,28,31,33,34
AUDIO and VIDEO OUT Jacks......................3-6,34
AUDIO Menu ..............................................19,30,31
Audio Only, Recording.......................................31
Auto Channel Search Feature..............................9
Auto Head Cleaner..............................................19
AutoEdit................................................................32
AUX (Auxiliary) Button..................................12,17
Back Panel .............................................................34
Basic Recording....................................................26
Batteries, Inserting in Remote ..............................7
Broadcast Stereo TV, Recording ........................30
Buttons, Remote Function
Cable Box ...................................................13
Components...............................................12
Digital Satellite System Receiver ............13
TV................................................................13
VCR........................................................12-13
Cable Box Channel, Selecting.............................28
Cable Box, Controlling with Remote ......12-13,16
Cable System With Cable Box
Connections...........................................2,4-5
Cable System Without Cable Box
Connections ..............................................2,3
CABLE BOX SETUP Menu.................................28
Cassette, Inserting................................................18
Cassette-In Indicator..................................18,26,35
CHAN and CHANNEL Up and Down
Buttons ........................................10,12-13,33
Channel Number Indicator ................................35
CHANNELS Menu .......................................9,10,28
Checking Timer Programs..................................28
Checks, Trouble ..............................................36-37
Choosing a Hookup...............................................2
Cleaning the VCR ................................................38
CLEAR Button...................11,12-13,22,23,24,27-28
Clearing Timer Programs ...................................28
Commercial Scan Feature ...................................24
Connections
40
References
Index (continued)
REC P (Record Pause) Indicator...................20,25
Reception: MONO/SAP/STEREO Feature..30,31
Recording
Audio Only ................................................31
Basic ............................................................26
Broadcast Stereo TV..................................30
Features ......................................................25
From Another VCR...................................32
One Program While Watching
Another................................................26
One Touch Recording (OTR)...................29
Pause...........................................................25
SAP (Second Audio Program) ................30
Speeds.........................................................25
Timer ....................................................27-28
Types of ......................................................25
Remote Control...............................................12-17
Remote Control: VCR1/VCR2 Feature .............14
Remote Function Buttons ..............................12-13
Remote Sensor ......................................................33
Remove or Add Channels from Memory.........10
REMOVE/ADD CHANNELS Menu ....................10
REW (Rewind) Button...........13,18,21,23,24,32,33
Safety Precautions ..................Inside Front Cover
Safety Tab..............................................................18
SAP (Second Audio Program), Recording .......30
SAP Indicator ..................................................30,35
SAT•CABLE Button........................................12,16
Satellite Receiver Channel, Selecting ................28
Satellite Receiver, Controlling
with Remote ....................................12-13,16
Satellite System Receiver and
Cable Box Function Buttons ....................13
SEARCH Button .........................................13,23,24
Search, Fast Forward ...........................................21
Search, Rewind.....................................................21
Search, Variable Speed........................................21
Select an Output Channel.....................................8
Select Cable Box or Satellite Receiver
Channel ......................................................28
Select the Language ...............................................9
Sensor, Remote .....................................................33
SET CLOCK Menu...............................................11
Set the Time and Date .........................................11
Setting a Timer Recording ..................................27
Setting Up the VCR ..........................................7-11
Signal Type: CABLE/ANTENNA Feature..........10
Location of Controls
Remote Control....................................12-13
VCR Back Panel.........................................34
VCR Display Panel..............................34-35
VCR Front Panel .......................................33
LP Speed................................................................25
Manual Tracking..................................................20
MENU•PROG Button
.............8,9,10,11,12,14,18,19,27-28,30,31,34
MIX/HI-FI/LINEAR Tape Playback Feature.......19
MUTE Button ........................................................13
NTSC Video Playback Feature...........................18
NTSC Video System ............................................18
Number Buttons ................8-11,12-13,14-17,27-28
On-Screen Displays.........................................22,35
One Touch Recording..........................................29
One Touch Recording, Stopping .......................29
Operation, First Time.......................................7-11
OTR (One Touch Recording)..............................29
Output Channel, Selecting....................................8
PAL Video System ...............................................18
Panel Display Feature .........................................34
PAUSE Button ..................................13,20,25,32,33
Pause for Stop Action..........................................20
Pause, Recording..................................................25
Picture Search .......................................................21
PLAY Button ................................13,18,20,21,32,33
Playing a Tape ......................................................18
POWER Button ................................12-17,27,29,33
Power Cord, Attaching .........................................7
PREFERENCE Menu...........................8,9,14,18,35
PREV CH (Previous Channel) Button...............13
Problems, Solving...........................................36-37
Programming Remote to Control
Compatible Auxiliary Component.........17
Programming Remote to Control
Compatible Cable Box..............................16
Programming Remote to Control
Compatible Satellite Receiver .................16
Programming Remote to Control
Compatible TV ..........................................15
Programming Remote to Control VCR.............14
PROGRAMS OVERLAP Message ......................27
RCA Auxiliary Components, Controlling
with Remote..........................................12,17
REC and RECORD Buttons.......13,26,29,30,32,33
REC Indicator ..................................................26,35
41
References
Index (continued)
SLOW + and Ð Buttons...................................13,20
Slow Motion..........................................................20
SLOW + and – Indicators..........................20,21,35
SLP Speed..............................................................25
Solving Problems............................................36-37
SP Speed ................................................................25
Specifications ........................................................38
SPEED Button .............................13,25,26,30,31,35
Speeds, Recording................................................25
SRCH + and – Indicators...............................21,35
Startup................................................................7-11
Status Displays ................................................22,35
STEREO Indicator...........................................30,35
STEREO/MONO/SAP Reception Feature ...30,31
STILL Indicator...........................................20,21,35
STOP Button............13,18,22,23,24,26,27,29,32,33
Stop Action Pause ................................................20
Stopping a One Touch Recording .....................29
Stopping a Timer Recording ..............................27
Tab, Safety.............................................................18
Table of Contents ...................................................1
Tape Playback: HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX
Feature...................................................19,30
Tape Speed Indicators.........................................35
Tape, Playing ........................................................18
Time and Date, Set...............................................11
Time Counter..............................................22,24,35
Time Display....................................................11,35
Time, Set................................................................11
TIMER Indicator ..............................................27,35
Timer Recording ..................................................27
TIMER RECORDINGS Menu ........................27-28
TRACKING Buttons ..............................13,18,20,33
Tracking, Digital Auto and Manual ..................20
Trouble Checks ...............................................36-37
Turn On TV.............................................................8
Turn on VCR...........................................................8
TV Button..........................................................12,15
TV Control with Remote.....................................15
TV Function Buttons............................................13
TV, Controlling with Remote...................12-13,15
TV, Turn On............................................................8
TVs, Compatible Chart........................................15
TV•VCR Button .....................................10,13,26,33
Types of Recordings ............................................25
VCR Controls ..................................................33-35
VCR Function Buttons ...................................12-13
VCR Indicator ........................................10,18,26,35
VCR MAIN MENU
..................8,9,10,11,14,18,19,27-28,30,31,34
VCR, Cleaning ......................................................38
VCR, Controlling with Remote................12-13,14
VCR, Turn On.........................................................8
VCR1 and VCR2•LD Buttons
.................................8,9,11,12,14,26,27,29,32
VCR1/VCR2 Feature............................................14
VCRs Memory, Placing Channels In...................9
VCRs, Connecting for Tape Copying...............2,6
Video Playback Mode for NTSC Recordings...18
VIDEO1 and VIDEO2 Indicators....................28,33
VOL Up and Down Buttons................................13
Warnings..................................Inside Front Cover
Watch One Channel While Recording
Another...................................................... 26
X-REC Display.................................................29,35
Zero Search Feature.............................................24
ZERO SEARCH Menu.........................................24
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