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RCA VGM500 User's Manual

1. 4 Hi Programming Remote to Control Compatible TV cccccesesseseeseseseseeeeeseees fi Programming Remote to Control VCR PROGRAMS OVERLAP Messa e c0s0 RCA Auxiliary Components Controlling With Remote ecsseseeseceeeseeeeeneeees REC and RECORD Buttons REC P Record Pause Indicator Reception MONO SAP STEREO Feature B0 31 Recording Audio ONY siisii iisi BASIC visiceeci tin diac A D6 Broadcast Stereo TV ececceceeeeeeeeeeeees Features onari ieressroy ileen From Another VCR One Program While Watching AMOther eeeeeesesssssssseseeseseseseseseseseeesens 26 One Touch Recording OTR Pause siuen e aone aaeei eaaa SAP Second Audio Program s s bo SpPEEd Sinnani e ne TIME seee r ea 27 28 Types Of cscs cit sscitaci neat osei Remote Control cecceeseeeseeceeeeeeeeeaeeeeeteees Remote Function Buttons Remote Sensor cssccsscesscssecesecsscesseesscesesesseeaes Remove or Add Channels from Memory REMOVE ADD CHANNELS Menu 0 00 000 REW Rewind Button 18 Safety Precautions 0 Safety Babies ccs re sieaa ienaa iaaa SAP Second Audio Program Recording 30 SAP Indicator ccccecsseseseseseseseseteteeeteeseees SAT CABLE Button eeceeececeseeseeeeseeteeees Satellite Receiver Channel Selecting 28 Satellite Receiver Controlling with Remote seese Satellite Syst
2. 41 Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton This will only add delays in service for your product THOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis IN 46290 1024 USA 1995 Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc Trademark s Registered Marca s Registrada s Printed in Singapore Part Number 95 VGM500 1
3. Display Panel This VCR has a feature that allows you to change the brightness level of the fluorescent display panel 1 Press MENUePROG on the remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen 2 Press 4 to display the PREFERENCES menu VCR MAIN MENU 1 Timer Recordings 3 Press 2 to select Front Panel AUTO BRIGHT aes E or DIM 4 Preferences e Select AUTO to keep the display panel bright PREFERENCES when VCR is on and dim when it is off 1 Remote Control VCR1 2 Front Panel AUTO e Select BRIGHT to keep the display panel A hee See cure bright 5 Play NTSC as NTSC e Select DIM to keep the display panel dim i Exit continued on next page 34 Location of Controls Display Panel continued Cassette In Indicator Tape Speed Channel Number or Indicator SAP Line Indicator Indicator SLP STEREO Ml Dam ri i LO yt Time or Time Counter 35 Status Indicators Cassette In Indicator 60 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 E Lights when the Reception STEREO MONO SAP feature is set to SAP Status Indicators Show what the VCR is doing
4. Receiver Function Buttons 12 13 Controlling a VCR Controlling a TV Controlling a Cable Box or Digital Satellite System Receiver Controlling an Auxiliary RCA Component O A Playing a Tape Operating Instructions NTSC Video Playback Mode Play a Tape HA Using the Playback Features Tape Playback HI FI LINEAR MIX Feature re Auto Head Cleaner Pause for Stop Action Slow Motion Digital Auto Tracking Manual Tracking Picture Search Variable Speed Picture Search and Frame Advance Using JOG SHUTTLE on Remote DISPLAY Button Time Counter Index Search Zero Search Commercial Scan Recording a Program Types of Recordings Using the Recording Features Recording Speeds Recording Pause Basic Recording Operating Instructions Watch a TV Channel While VCR is Recording a Different Channel Recording While You re Away Timer Recording Select Cable Box or Satellite Receiver Channel Check or Clear a Timer Recording Timer Recording From the VCR s Line Input One Touch Recording Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP___ Recording Audio Only Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes Using Dual Remote with AutoEdit References Location of Controls Front Panel Back Panel Display Panel Trouble Checks Specifications Cleaning the VCR Index DE u a aAA MMA MA X ETEL
5. 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 Video System AUTO 5 Play NTSC as NTSC D Exit PREFERENCES 1 Remote Control VCR1 2 Front Panel AUTO 3 Output Channel 3 4 Video System AUTO 5 Play NTSC as NTSC Press VCR2 to change Using the Remote Control Controlling a TV The VCR s 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 manufacturer s brands To program the remote enter remote code numbers that correspond to your brand Program the Remote for a TV 1 Turn on the TV 2 Point the VCR remote at the TV 3 Hold the TV button and press two number buttons to enter the code for your brand If the TV changes channels when you press CHAN up or down setup is complete 4 Release the buttons Repeat steps 2 4 with a different code if the first one does not work 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 Operate the TV Brand Akai AOC Candle Citizen Colortyme Concerto Curtis Mathes Daewoo Daytron Electrohome Emerson Envision Fisher GE Goldstar Hallmark Hitachi Infinity J C Penney JBL Jensen JVC Kawasho Kenwood Loewe Luxman LXI
6. e Make sure the line indicators L1 and L2 are turned off in VCR s display panel for normal recording from the VCR s tuner Press INPUT to turn off the line indicator e Tape already rewound e Program entered incorrectly wrong channel or times e Power interruption Clock area in display panel will show e Check to see if time and date are correct including AM PM e Program exceeded tape s length or tape was not rewound beforehand e VCR was not turned off at the time recording was to start e No tape in VCR or cassette s safety tab broken off e Cable box not turned on at time recording was to begin e 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 e Check antenna connections e Check Signal Type CABLE ANTENNA feature See page 10 e Cable channels over 69 can only be selected if Signal Type CABLE ANTENNA feature is set to CABLE Details are on page 10 e Reception STEREO MONO SAP feature must be set to STEREO to record broadcast stereo See page 30 e Reception STEREO MONO SAP feature must be set to SAP to record SAP See page 30 e STEREO or SAP indicator not on Station not broadcasting stereo or SAP e Tape Playback HI FI LINEAR MIX feature must be set to HI FI to hear stereo sound during playback See page 19 e Stereo signal is weak Set Reception STEREO MONO SAP feature to
7. 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 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 TVeVCR to turn on or off VCR indicator on Picture from VCR VCR indicator off Picture from TV channel 35 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 Trouble 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 using a basic hookup Poor or no picture for normal TV viewing Snowy or no picture during playback No Color 36 Here s what to try e Plug VCR into an operating outlet e Check connections
8. Magnavox Marants Marantz MGA Mitsubishi MTC The remote may not be able to control every model TV of the brands listed Remote Button 03 06 06 06 06 06 01 06 06 06 06 06 05 06 05 08 00 01 06 11 06 06 06 04 00 01 06 09 04 06 10 11 03 06 06 04 06 04 05 07 04 06 04 04 06 12 06 06 12 06 Brand NAD NEC Panasonic Philco Philips Pioneer Portland ProScan Proton Quasar Radio Shack RCA Realistic Sampo Samsung Sanyo Sears Sharp Sony Soundesign Sylvania Technics Techwood Teknika TMK Toshiba Universal Victor Wards Zenith 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 TV Function Buttons as described on page 13 Remote Button 07 06 04 11 04 06 03 04 06 06 06 01 06 11 01 05 13 01 06 05 06 06 09 05 08 01 05 06 07 08 10 06 13 03 06 04 06 11 06 06 06 05 07 09 00 10 00 01 04 06 13 02 15 Using the Remote Control Controlling a Cable Box or a Digital Satellite System Receiver The SAT CABLE button on the VCR s 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 manufacturer s brand and has its own remote you will prob
9. 120 seconds during playback SLOW Used for forward slow motion playback 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 1 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 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 jitter during stop action playback TVeVCR Switches the picture signal so that it either comes from the VCR or the TV channel See page 11 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 Used with the TV s menus to select and adjust features VOL Up and Down Raises and lowers sound of the TV Cable Box or Digital Satellite System Receiver Function Buttons Press the SATeCABLE button to set remote to control a compatible cable box or GE or RCA digital satellite syst
10. Antenna or Cable 300 75 Ohm Adapter Back of VCR 1 Connect as shown mS Aver This connection may require additional Es ANTENNA 2 D RIGHT L MONO a accessories not provided N amp OR 2 Plug in power cords of VCR and TV 3 Continue to page 7 Tune the TV to channel 3 to view the VCR RF Ca e f 75 to 75 300 Ohm Separator VHF on D S Cable UHF Antenna Back of TV B Advanced hookup B Use this hookup for slightly improved picture quality hi fi stereo playback and From Antenna more convenient operation use of PESER TVeVCR button not required Pes 300 75 Ohm Adapter 1 Connect as shown OR This connection requires additional accessories f So provided j Signal Back of VCR Splitter A If your TV is not stereo connect its audio jack to the VCR s AUDIO L MONO jack to hear sound from both channels 2 Plug in power cords of VCR and TV 3 Continue to page 7 Tune the TV to its video input to watch the VCR RF Coaxial Cable supplied d CABLE ANTENNA Back of TV Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels A Basic hookup A Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories From Cable Back of VCR 1 Connect as shown 3 si RF Coaxial This connection may require additional Cable Box Cable accessori
11. 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 Turn to page 3 B Rabbit ears set top and or bow tie antenna Turn to page 3 C Cable System Go to question 2 2 What type of Cable TV system do you have Choose one answer from below A Cable without a box Turn to page 3 B Cable box to unscramble all the channels Turn to page 4 C Cable box to unscramble only pay channels such as HBO Showtime Cinemax etc 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 Hooking Up the VCR Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box A Basic hookup Al Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories From
12. Lan PUA gE SELECE siscssccutestsestseciugrsistssxacstcstenstietis Line Input Recording From LINEAR MIX HI FI Tape Playback Feature 19 39 References Index continued 40 Location of Controls Remote Control cceceeceseeseseeeeeeees VCR Back Pannel cececeseeceeeeeeteteeeeeeeees VCR Display Panel l VCR Front Panel sssssseseneeeeeeeeseseererseseseee Manual Tracking 0 cee eee neneeenene renee MENUePROG Button On Screen DisplayS cccceeeeseeeeseeneesees One Touch Recordingenonsoissnnsisonsss One Touch Recording Stopping Operation First Time OTR One Touch Recording Output Channel Selecting eee PAL Video System ccsesseseseseseersseseesenessees Panel Display Feature 00 cccccesesseseseereeseeeees PAUSE Button c ceceessseeeseseeeeees Pause for Stop Action cccccsessesseeseseeseseeeeeees Pause Recording Picture Searhces PLAY Button ceceeeeeeseeeeeeeeeees Playing a Tape c scssesssesseseesesseeseeseeseseceeeseceenenes 18 POWER Button ceeeeseeeeeeeees Power Cord Attaching 0 cece 7 PREFERENCE Menu ssseseeees PREV CH Previous Channel Button Problems Solving cceesesessseseseseseneeeees Programming Remote to Control Compatible Auxiliary Component Programming Remote to Control Compatible Cable Box fe Programming Remote to Control Compatible Satellite Receiver
13. MONO 37 References Specifications Format Record Playback System Video Signal System Antenna Tuner Type Power Requirement Power Consumption Dimensions Weight Other Storage Temperature Range Operating Temperature Range VHS Video 4 Head Audio 2 Hi Fi record playback system PAL M and NTSC Recording and Playback 75 ohm external VHF UHF combined antenna terminal USA 181 channels capability 125 cable channels AutoProgramming frequency synthesis 100 240V AC 10 50 60 Hz 22 watts 7 watts for standby 3 5 inches high 90 mm 15 43 inches wide 392 mm 12 1 inches deep 309 5 mm 9 46 pounds 4 3 kg Automatic Head Cleaner 30 Minute Memory Backup 22 F to 149 F 41 F to 104 F Check your cable company s 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 If an object or liquid penetrates the VCR unplug it immediately
14. Recordings Set Clock Channels Preferences Language LANGUAGE Select a language 1 English 2 Spanish 3 Portuguese Press MENU to continue Setting Up the VCR Startup 9 Place channels in the VCR s memory Channels 2 through 13 including line inputs L1 and L2 are in the VCR s 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 e Press VCR1 and then press MENUePROG e 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 it should be on Press TVeVCR to turn it on e If you have connected your VCR using one of the advanced hookups tune your TV to its video input refer to TV Owner s manual e Check the connections Press 3 to select CHANNELS 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
15. The unauthorized recording of television programs or other materials may infringe the rights of others Setting Up the VCR Startup 1 Check accessories with VCR Contact your dealer if any items are missing LE 2 AAA Batteries RF Coaxial Cable Stock No 221407 Power Cord Remote Stock No 221408 Stock No 221405 2 Attach power cord to back of VCR 3 Insert batteries in remote continued on next page Setting Up the VCR Startup 4 Turn on the TV A B Turn on the TV 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 TV s video input See TV owner s manual for details 5 Turn on the VCR Press VCR1 on the remote 6 Select the VCR s output channel A B Press VCR1 on the remote Press MENUePROG on the remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen Press 4 to display the PREFERENCES menu 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 e If you select Output Channel 3 you will view the VCR s output on channel 3 of your TV e If you select Output Channel 4 you will view the VCR s 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
16. 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 e Set to STEREO for normal recording and to record broadcast stereo TV The STEREO indicator lights in the VCR s display panel when the station you are tuned to is broadcasting stereo e Set to MONO if the stereo signal is weak and the sound is too noisy e 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 m lights in the VCR s 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 VCR s display panel 7 Press STOP when you are finished 30 AURWN VCR MAIN MENU Timer Recordings Set Clock Channels Preferences Language Audio AUDIO 1 Reception 2 Tape Playback QO Exit STEREO HI FI 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 t
17. and have it checked by an authorized technician 38 References Index Accessories Included cccccssceseesecesseeseeseeeseeees Add or Remove Channels from Memory ADD REMOVE CHANNEL Menu 0 0004 Antenna Connections 00 0 iA ANTENNA IN Connector ssseeeeessssssseee 3 654 ANTENNA OUT Connector 3 634 Arrow BUttOMS cccecesseeesesseseeeeneeeeeeees 12 13 Attaching Power Cord uu tices AUDIO and VIDEO IN Jacks 2396 1133 34 AUDIO and VIDEO OUT Jacks 3 64 AUDIO Ment siirast Audio Only Recording Auto Channel Search Feature essesseeesesseseeeses ko Auto Head Cleaner seeseseseeseeerisserererrersrreeeseeen q Auto Edi earan AUX Auxiliary Button s s s Back Panel os sscivsieevescsisteaciens ceteesttervanssivetsndeences Basic Recording sssscesessesessseesesseseeseseseeeesenees Batteries Inserting in Remote cceeeeees Broadcast Stereo TV Recording Buttons Remote Function Cable BOX vicscisccsticsesiecsctiecinateestinsieseties fg COMPONEHtS issnin ia Digital Satellite System Receiver 13 AA E EE R E E Cable Box Channel Selecting Cable Box Controlling with Remote Cable System With Cable Box CONNECTIONS eeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteneeeees Cable System Without Cable Box COMNMECHONS encsraiatnnaonneancins 3 CABLE BOX SETUP Menu Cassette Inserting Cassette In Indicator CHAN and CHANNEL Up and Down Butt
18. either channel 3 or 4 See page 8 for details You will tune the recording VCR to this channel to RF Coaxial Cable receive the signal from the playback VCR supplied Recording VCR 3 Connect as shown This connection may require additional accessories not provided o T 4 Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV 5 Continue to page 7 T Audio Video RF Coaxial fj A Cables Cable olo an ea or Use the previously selected hookup to the TV Option B hookup g Use this hookup for slightly improved copy Playback VCR only quality and hi fi stereo recording ANTENNA 2 1 Select a hookup from pages 2 through 5 and 1N O N then modify with this connection out e T ia LIMONO our 2 Connect as shown K Aupo i This connection requires additional accessories not provided Audio Video Cabl If your TV is not stereo connect its audio jack to the apos From Antenna Cable or Cable Box a VCR s 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 Continue to page 7 ens I RF Coaxial Cable Select the line audio video input on the kS supplied recording VCR to receive the signal from the ef ie ae playback VCR Use the previously selected hookup to the TV Caution
19. the channel number or INPUT to select line input start time including Channel 98 AM or PM end time and start date of the recording Just Start Time 5 lt Program 1 One Time follow the on screen prompts Program 1 One Time Press CLEAR to correct an entry If you receive all channels from a cable box or satellite ENEA ae ae pe P receiver and have completed CABLE BOX SETUP the U End Time 2 PM output channel of your cable box or satellite receiver will automatically appear on the display Program 1 One Time 6 Select recording speed using SPEED on the remote Channel 08 Start Time 02 10 PM End Time 03 35 PM 7 Press MENUePROG to enter your program A reminder 10 appears which will time out or you can press MENUePROG to return to the VCR MAIN MENU PROGRAMS OVERLAP may appear on the screen if you have entered two programs where the times overlap The TIMER RECORDINGS menu appears Press 1 to enter an additional timer program or press 0 to exit Turn off the VCR before recording begins TIMER appears in the VCR s display panel when the timer has been programmed 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 eLD and then STOP within a few seconds Start Da
20. to set the remote to control TV functions for a compatible TV Select the channel you want to watch with the TV s channel buttons Press STOP when recording is finished 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 e The clock is set correctly e A tape with safety tab has been inserted with enough tape to record the programs e The remote is set to control the VCR using VCR1 VCR2eLD e 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 MENUe PROG on remote to display VCR MAIN MENU Press 1 to display TIMER RECORDINGS menu 2 3 Press 1 to display Create a New Program menu 4 VCR MAIN MENU 1 Timer Recordings TIMER RECORDINGS 1 Create a New Program Press 1 2 3 or 4 to select type of program 1 One Time single program recorded once How often should this p n program record 2 Daily program recorded at same time every day 1 One Time 3 Weekdays program recorded at same time Monday through Friday T Program 1 One Time 4 Weekly program recorded at same time xiz Channel one once a week 5 Press number buttons on the remote to enter
21. 05 0 30 00 status of the VCR channel number time Press counter date time and tape speed on the TV DISPLAY gt Status Displays screen The time will appear in the display Will Time Out panel The time and date must be set before they are 1118 33 She SUES OEN SLP displayed If you do not press DISPLAY again these displays will time out j 2 Press DISPLAY again to have only the time 0 30 00 counter remain on the TV screen The time Hours Minutes counter will appear instead of the time in the VCR s display panel Press 3 Press DISPLAY again to remove the time DISPLAY Seconcs counter from the TV screen Again gt Time Counter Only Will Not Time Out The time counter will remain in the VCR s display panel and no status displays will j appear on the TV screen This is convenient for editing tapes 4 Press DISPLAY again to return to the normal status displays Press DISPLAY Again No 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 tap
22. CA 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 Press VCR1 VCR2eLD to set remote to control the VCR to use the function buttons Arrow Buttons OS 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 VCR s 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 VCR s 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 MENUePROG Displays the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen Removes a menu from the
23. SP2REBOB SS ursis srepeg Speeds Recording SRCH and Indicators Stat EUD eeso p eN E 7 1 Status Displays seve asaveivansceesessties STEREO Indicator STEREO MONO SAP Reception Feature STILL TAR Cat OE eles teeescemterawenees STOP Button 13 18221123 2412644271129 32133 Stop Action Pause eeesseeeseeseeeeeeeee Watch One Channel While Recording Stopping a One Touch Recording 0 4 ATO ENOL a reuman aaee 26 Stopping a Timer Recording 0 0 X REC Display isisisi siidine Tab Safety sissies ssri fg Zero Search Feature eccsecesseceseeeeeeseeeeneees Table of Content ssion ZERO SEARCH Menu sses Tape Playback HI FI LINEAR MIX BACT o50i5ss cece scsasteredsiveauitasssscesteeses Tape Speed Indicators eens Tape Playing inssin Time and Date Set Time Counter seseseeesesesesreesesreeerrerereeeee Time DiS Plays sn sssssscisacstcsescstsasesstatisoncarsestancesaceh Time SC bisects sees viveacosectetsateasaccvvecadeersenviavacsaeverscesed TIMER Indicator Timer Recording TIMER RECORDINGS Menu 0008 l TRACKING Buttons cceeeeeeeeeed Tracking Digital Auto and Manual Trouble Checks cccssssssssesesessseteeseseeseeees 36 3 Turn On Venecie snnciaeds Turn on VCR TV Buttonscaukk sehen cline ae eaei TV Control with Remote cccccceceeceeeeeeeeeeeees TVs Compatible Chart TVeVCR Button Types of Recordings c esessessseseeresesessereeesesesed
24. TV Screen 0 00 OTR Turns Off Each press increases the time 30 minutes up to four hours The amount of time the VCR will record and X REC will appear in the VCR s display panel You can increase the amount of recording time by pressing REC on the remote or RECORD on the VCR Stopping a Recording in Progress With the VCR Press POWER and then STOP within a few seconds With the Remote Press VCR1 VCR2eLD and then STOP within a few seconds Recording a Program 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 To Record Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel either 3 4 or TV s 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 VCR s display panel If not press TVeVCR to turn it on 3 Use SPEED on the remote to select a recording speed The tape speed indicator appears in the VCR s 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
25. VCR RUNS VCR MAIN MENU Timer Recordings Set Clock Channels Preferences PREFERENCES Front Panel Video System Play NTSC as AWUN 0 Exit Remote Control VCR1 AUTO Output Channel 3 AUTO NTSC Setting Up the VCR Startup 7 Select the VCR s video system A B Press VCR1 on the remote Press MENU PROG on the remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen Press 4 to display the PREFERENCES menu Press 4 to select the type of video that is broadcast in your area e Select Video System AUTO to have the VCR automatically select the type of video e Select Video System PAL if PAL video is broadcast in your area e Select Video System NTSC if NTSC video is broadcast in your area AWUN VCR MAIN MENU Timer Recordings Set Clock Channels Preferences UPWN PREFERENCES Remote Control VCR1 Front Panel AUTO Output Channel 3 Video System AUTO Play NTSC as NTSC Exit amp Select the language Escoge una lengua Selecione o idioma This feature lets you select English Spanish or Portuguese as the language for your on screen menus A Press MENU PROG on remote to see VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen Press 5 to display the LANGUAGE menu e Press 1 to display the menus in English e Press 2 to to display the menus in Spanish e Press 3 to to display the menus in Portuguese UPWN VCR MAIN MENU Timer
26. VCR Users Guide We bring good things to life Introduction Important Information WARNING WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE To reduce the risk of RISKOFELECTRICSHocK REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL DO NOT OPEN fire or shock hazard do not expose this VCR This symbol indicates dangerous This symbol indicates important to rain or moisture voltage inside the product that instructions accompanying the presents a risk of electric shock or product personal injury Cautions M CAUTIONS To reduce the risk of electric shock fully insert plug into socket Operate VCR only on 100 240 volts 10 50 60 Hz AC power Van e Itis important that you read and follow the safety information and operating instructions e Insure that the main supply in your house complies with that indicated on the identification sticker located at the back of your appliance e 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 yy 7 cm 7cm v D ao f i 410 cmp Oo 410 cmp 410 cmp Side View of VCR oo a e If your VCR or a cassette has been stored in a very cold atmosphere for a certain amount of time for example during transpo
27. ably be able to program the VCR s remote to control your cable box To program the VCR s remote enter the code that corresponds to your brand Program the Remote Brand of Cable TV Box Code Number s ABC 53 54 1 Turn on the cable nee 07 08 box Cablestar 07 08 2 Point the VCR Eagle 07 08 remote at the cable Eastern International 02 box General Instrument 04 05 15 23 24 25 30 36 3 Hold the Hamlin 12 13 34 48 SATeCABLE button Hitachi 37 43 and press two Jerrold 04 05 15 23 24 25 30 36 45 46 47 number buttons to Macom 37 43 enter the code for Magnavox 07 08 19 26 28 29 32 33 40 41 your brand NSC 09 4 Release the buttons Oak 01 16 38 5 Press POWER on the Oak Sigma 16 remote If the cable Panasonic 03 27 39 box turns off setup is Philips 07 08 19 26 28 29 32 33 40 41 complete Pioneer 18 20 44 6 Repeat steps 2 5 Randtek nS with a different code RCA 00 27 if the first one does Regal 12 13 not work Regency 02 33 Samsung 44 Scientific Atlanta 03 22 35 Sylvania 11 Teknika 06 Texscan 10 11 Tocom 17 21 49 50 Unika 31 32 41 Universal 51 52 Viewstar 07 08 19 26 28 29 32 33 40 41 Warner Amex 44 Zenith 14 42 The remote may not be able to control every cable box of the brands listed 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 s
28. d a program on the VCR while watching another channel on the TV Details are on page 26 The VCR will automatically switch the TV e 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 TVeVCR 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 TVeVCR to see the TV channels The VCR indicator does not light in the display panel Change channels using the TV s remote E Return the TV to the VCR viewing channel 3 or 4 the same Output Channel you selected in step 6 F Press VCR1 then TVeVCR to switch back to the picture from the VCR 12 Set the time and date When you first turn on the VCR appears in the clock area of the VCR s 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 e Press 0 before single digit numbers Example press 0 then 5 then 0 then 7 fora time of 5 07 Press 1 for AM or 2 for PM e 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 y
29. d 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 VCR MAIN MENU Timer Recordings Set Clock Channels Preferences Language Audio AURWN AUDIO 1 Reception STEREO 2 Tape Playback HI FI QO Exit Using the Playback Features 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 VCR s 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 slow motion playback SLOW appears in the VCR s 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 moti
30. ded segment of five minutes or less e The first index mark on the tape when you start at the beginning of the tape INDEX SEARCH Enter Index Number 01 PTS Press FWD or REW Press SEARCH to exit 0 30 00 23 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 ZERO SEARCH ZERO SEARCH Current tape counter is Current tape counter is 2 17 25 2 2 25 Press REW to go to 0 00 Press FWD to go to 0 00 Press SEARCH to exit Press SEARCH to exit 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 in front of it press FF on the remote or FWD on the VCR to return to a reading of 0 00 00 Commercial Scan This is useful for scanning commercials or short pr
31. e POWER Turns the VCR on or off TV VCR INPUT W CHANNEL A TRACKING 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 TVeVCR Switches the picture signal so that it either comes from the VCR or the TV channel See page 11 VIDEO and AUDIO R and LeMONO 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 VCR s display panel to record from these jacks 33 References Location of Controls Back Panel ANTENNA RIGHT L MONO i ANTENNA IN Connector VIDEO and AUDIO RIGHT and L MONO IN Receives the signal from an antenna or cable Jacks system that is attached to this connector Receives signals from another component like a VCR or camcorder when it is connected to these jacks Use INPUT to select L1 in the VCR s ANTENNA OUT Connector display panel to record from these jacks Passes signal to TV using the coaxial cable supplied 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
32. e Power interruption Clock area in display panel will show e Clock was not set accurately check AM PM and date e Time counter display appears in display panel Press DISPLAY on remote e 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 e Press VCR1 VCR2 LD to set remote to control the VCR See page 14 e Aim remote at VCR with no objects between them e Change batteries e Press TV to set remote to control the corresponding compatible TV See page 15 e Reprogram remote for GE TV See page 15 e Aim remote at TV with no objects between them e Change batteries e Press TV to set remote to control a compatible TV See page 15 e Aim remote at component with no objects between them e Reprogram remote after batteries have been changed e Change batteries e Check setting of Remote Control VCR1 VCR2 feature See page 14 e Press TVeVCR to turn VCR indicator on See page 11 e Check TV channel selected 3 or 4 to make sure it matches the channel selected with the Output Channel feature See page 8 e Press TVeVCR to turn VCR indicator off e Switch TV to an active channel e Check antenna connections e Press TVeVCR to turn VCR indicator on e Check TV channel selected 3 or 4 to make sure it matches the channel selected with the Output Channel feature See page 8 e Check TV s fine tun
33. e 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 22 Using the Playback Features Index Search The VCR has a VHS Index Search System 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 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 e A mark too close to your location on the tape e The mark at the beginning of a recor
34. ee 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 SATeCABLE 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 Cable Box or Digital Satellite System Receiver Function Buttons for the cable box and test the TV Function Buttons to see which ones operate the satellite receiver See page 13 16 Using the Remote Control 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 VCR s 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 Press POWER on the remote If the component turns off setup is complete Type of Auxiliary Audio Equipment and Code AM FM CD Tape Phono RCA 03 07 06 05 The remote may not be able to control every RCA model of audio equipment listed Operate the Auxiliary Component After you ha
35. em Receiver and Cable Box Function Buttons 0 SEARCH Button cceceseeeeseeseeseeeeeteeeees k Search Fast Forward l Search Rewind cccccccececcscesscescsseseessscssesssseenees Search Variable Speed ssssiseeeiseseeeesreereeeree Selecione o Idioma eccsceceeeseeeeteeeeeseeeeeeeeeaes Select an Output Channel uu eee Select Cable Box or Satellite Receiver Channel cicsid cieciccees tavsentiecreecccetvaeess Select the Language 0 0 0 0 teense Selecting a Video System csceeseseeeeeeeeeeeened Sensor Remote cccccsscesscssecesecssccsseesseeseeenseeaes SET CLOCK Menten iitinwia launder Set the Time and Date ccceceseseeseeeeeeeeeeeens Setting a Timer Recording ceceeesereeeeerees References Index continued Setting Up the VCR uu eeeseeesseeseseeseseseseeesens 7 11 VCR Controls icscvacacccimanatacarles 133 35 Signal Type CABLE ANTENNA Feature VCR Function Buttons e 12 13 SLOW and Buttons 20 VCR Indicator sses Hiis 26 Slow MOtion ssssssesieeiseierierresrerrerresre f VCR MAIN MENU SLOW and Indicators 2021B5 auanennenesnsss 8 9 11041 1 14 18 19 27 28 30 DEP SPO PEE E TE VCR Cleaning seisuni aiino sieaa Solving Problems cccc cesses eeeee need B6 37 VCR Controlling with Remote SPS peed esai a e Y VCR Turm ON y omen A Ea SPOcii cations iniii ainei 38 VCR1 and VCR2eLD Buttons SPEED Button esssssssssssseseee PT
36. em receiver Some buttons may not work with every cable box If you have a digital satellite system receiver test the TV Function Buttons to see which ones operate the receiver POWER Turns off a compatible cable box or satellite receiver CHAN Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel Numbers 0 through 9 Select a channel using the number buttons 13 Using the Remote Control Controlling a VCR The VCR s remote controls two compatible GE RCA or ProScan VCRs with the VCR1 and VCR2eLD 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 VCR2eLD button on the remote Program the VCR for Remote Control Set the Remote Control feature of the VCR to the VCR1 or VCR2eLD position The remote then controls the VCR with either the VCR1 or VCR2eLD button whichever position you select in the menu 1 Press MENU PROG to display the VCR MAIN MENU 2 Press 4 to display PREFERENCES Press 1 to activate the Remote Control feature 4 Press VCR1 or VCR2eLD to change the setting and program this VCR to respond to the VCR1 or VCR2eLD button whichever you select Important Reminder Remember you must press VCR1 or VCR2eLD on the remote whichever you selected in the menu before the remote will operate this VCR 14
37. es not provided Sn Sour ANTENNA 2 Plug in power cords of VCR TV and cable box 3 Continue to page 7 RF Coaxial Cable supplied Tune the TV to channel 3 to view the VCR 75 to 75 300 Ohm Separator Sie cable UHF Antenna Back of TV B Advanced hookup B Use this hookup for slightly improved Cable Box picture quality hi fi stereo playback and From Cable more convenient operation use of TVeVCR OD Qo button not required RF Coaxial 1 Connect as shown Cable This connection requires additional accessories not provided Signal If your TV is not stereo connect its audio jack to Splitter the VCR s AUDIO L MONDO jack to hear sound from both channels Cable b RF Coaxial Back of VCR RIGHT LIMONO 2 Plug in power cords of VCR TV and cable box 3 Continue to page 7 Tune the TV to its video input to watch the VCR RF Coaxial Cable supplied 7 a D CABLE RIGHT ANTENNA Back of TV Caution The unauthorized recording of television programs or other materials may infringe the rights of others Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Only Pay Channels such as HBO Showtime Pay Per View etc A Basic hookup A Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories From Cable Back of VCR 1 Connect as shown Cable B Aenal Oa
38. frame advance work well in SLP 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 VCR s display panel The VCR will automatically switch from pause to stop after a few minutes 25 Recording a Program Basic Recording Operating Instructions To Make a Recording Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel either 3 4 or TV s video input channel 1 Insert a tape with safety tab in place The cassette in indicator 6 lights in the VCR s display panel Press VCR1 VCR2 LD to set remote to control the VCR If using one of the basic hookups make sure the VCR indicator appears in the VCR s display panel If not press TVeVCR to turn it on Select recording speed using SPEED on the remote The tape speed indicator appears in the VCR s display panel and on the TV screen Select the channel to be recorded The channel number appears in the VCR s display panel and on the TV screen Press REC on the remote or RECORD on the VCR to begin recording REC appears in the VCR s display panel while the VCR is recording Watch a TV Channel While VCR is Recording a Different Channel 26 Follow steps 1 through 6 above 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 Press TV
39. g 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 Use this VCR as the playback VCR and set it to respond to VCR2eLD on the remote as described on page 14 Use your other compatible VCR as the recording VCR which should respond to VCR1 32 1 Follow steps 1 4 in the Operati
40. he AUDIO IN jacks Use SPEED to select the recording speed The tape speed indicator appears in the VCR s display panel and on the TV screen 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 Start audio source playing and press REC on the remote or RECORD on the VCR to begin recording REC appears in the VCR s display panel Press STOP when you are finished AQURWN VCR MAIN MENU Timer Recordings Set Clock Channels Preferences Language Audio AUDIO 1 Reception 2 Tape Playback 0 Exit STEREO HI FI 31 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 Caution The unauthorized recording of television programs and other materials may infringe the rights of others Using Dual Remote with AutoEdi 1 Turn on the TV and VCRs 2 Tune TV to the VCR viewing channel either 3 4 or TV s video input 3 Ifyou have connected your VCR using Option A page 6 tune recording VCR to channel 3 or 4 the one selected in the Output Channel feature in the PREFERENCES menu If you have connected your VCR usin
41. ing e Check video cable connections between VCR and TV monitor e Set TV monitor to video input channel e Try another tape e Some snow streaks are normal during search frame advance slow motion or stop action playback e If tape is recorded in NTSC make sure Play NTSC as NTSC or PAL feature is set correctly See page 18 e If PAL NTSC is not set correctly the VCR may play a black and white picture References Trouble 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 Here s what to try e 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 e A minus will appear in front of the time if you rewind the tape farther back than a counter reading of 0 00 00 e No cassette in VCR e Eject and re insert cassette e Broken tape try another cassette e Some snow streaks are normal during search frame advance slow motion or stop action playback e VCR is in pause mode Press PAUSE e Safety tab removed from cassette
42. n 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 e Press and release gt to search forward slowly The speed is increased with each press of the gt 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 9 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 gt 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 e Press A to advance or 7 to reverse the picture one frame at a time The display switches between STILL and SLOW or Press PLAY or PAUSE to return to normal playback and turn off JOG SHUTTLE Using the Playback Features DISPLAY Button 1 Press DISPLAY on the remote to display the STOP CH
43. ng Instructions above 2 Press VCR1 on remote to control recording VCR Press REC then PAUSE to put recording VCR in pause mode Press VCR2eLD on remote to control playback VCR 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 gt Press EDIT on remote to start the VCRs copying Press EDIT again when you want to stop the tape from copying Repeat steps 4 6 as needed Press VCR1 STOP then VCR2eLD STOP when you are finished ON oO oO References Location of Controls Front Panel Tape Compartment RECORD PAUSE k R AUDIOIN 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 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 VCR s 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 tap
44. ogram 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 24 Types of Recordings Your VCR provides different types of recording These types are explained in the following sections Basic Recording 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 Using the Recording Features 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 VCR s display panel The VCR automatically selects the playback speed SP LP or SLP Cassette Recording Time Type SP LP SLP T120 2Hr 4Hr 6Hr T160 2Hr 40Min 5Hr 20Min 8Hr 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
45. on 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 VCR s 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 e When streaks or snow appear press TRACKING up or down for the best possible picture e Press TRACKING up or down during stop action pause to reduce picture jitter e Press both TRACKING buttons at the same time to turn automatic tracking back on 20 Using the Playback Features Picture Search You can search a picture during playback by fast forwarding or rewinding the tape Sound is turned off during picture search The picture is best for tapes recorded in the SP or SLP speed Fast Forward Search Rewind Search Press FF on the remote or FWD on the VCR to search forward at a faster than normal speed Press FF on the remote FWD on the VCR or PLAY to return to playback Press REW to search in reverse at a faster than normal speed 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 3 o
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47. 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 10 Add or remove channels from the VCR s memory 10 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 MENUe 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 WN VCR MAIN MENU Timer Recordings Set Clock Channels CHANNELS Auto Channel Search Add Remove Channels Signal Type CABLE Cable Box Setup RUNS 0 Exit 1 2 3 VCR MAIN MENU Timer Recordings Set Clock 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 Setting Up the VCR Startup 11 Use TV eVCR button Skip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups When using one of the basic hookups the TVeVCR button lets you switch between the picture coming from the VCR or the picture from the TV channel This button lets you recor
48. ordings 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 Program 1 One Time Channel VIDE01 Start Time 7 End Time Can Eri Start Date Tape Speed SLP Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to exit 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 RECORD ae Display showing 30 minutes remaining for one touch recording 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 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 VCR s display panel or on the TV screen o Press Recording RECORD Time RECORD LENGTH 0 00 0 30 30 Min CH 04 1 00 1 Hr l 1 30 1 Hr 30 Min l 2 00 2 Hrs Press REC to set length 3 00 3 Hrs One Touch Display on 4 00 4 Hrs
49. ou press DISPLAY on the remote the time and date appear on the TV screen and the time appears in the display panel 1 2 VCR MAIN MENU Timer Recordings Set Clock SET CLOCK Time eee Chh mm Date Press MENU to exit 11 Using the Remote Control Buttons POWER VCR1 SAT CABLE Tv D m rc gt 3 C2 O0 o V O po m O n ea O v v gt 2 g H B iw 5 W O VOL X i O e gt n Cas D 3 ae Cc lt Q x O O O S o 20 O O O Z T c 3 4 lt fe y 12 Component Buttons Press one of the buttons to set the remote to operate that component 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 VCR Function Buttons 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 VCR2e LD Turns on a compatible GE R
50. r Recording 1 Press MENU PROG on remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen Press 1 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu Press 2 for Review Existing Progs feature The first program in the timer is displayed e Check the Programs Press MENU PROG to display information for the next program e 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 VCR s 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 28 VCR MAIN MENU 1 Timer Recordings 2 Set Clock 3 Channels CHANNELS Auto Channel Search Add Remove Channels Signal Type CABLE Cable Box Setup RUNS 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 S va IN X CABLE BOX SETUP all channels from the Press MENU to exit The VCR will now receive cable box on VCR Ch 03 VCR MAIN MENU 1 Timer Rec
51. r 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 18 RECORD PAUSE O00 a TV VCR INPUT CHANNEL A TRACKING 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 MENUe 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 e Select HI FI to play back sound recorded on the Hi Fi track and for normal use The HIFI indicator is lit in the VCR s display panel during Hi Fi playback e Select LINEAR to play back the sound recorded on the linear monaural track such as a second audio program SAP e Select MIX to play back the soun
52. rtation in the winter wait approximately two hours before using your VCR e The openings located on the top and the bottom are for ventilation purposes They should not be obstructed e In the case of lightning it is recommended to disconnect the VCR from the external aerial e By design this VCR is not for industrial use but only for domestic operation Partial or global recording of copyright protected works made without explicit permission from the copyright holder are illegal Introduction Table of Contents Important Information Warnings Cautions Hooking Up the VCR Choosing a Hookup ae Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Only Pay Channels Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes_ Setting Up the VCR Startup Check Accessories With VCR Attach Power Cord to Back of VCR___ Insert Batteries in Remote Turn on the TV 2 B S PST SS Turn on the VCR Select the VCR s Output Channel Select the VCR s Video System Select the Language Escoge una Lengua Selecione o Idioma Place Channels in the VCR s Memory 8 8 8 P el wo Add or Remove Channels from VCR s Memory Use TVeVCR Button Set the Time and Date Using the Remote Control Component VCR TV Cable Box and Digital Satellite System J ef f o
53. 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 Using the Remote Control Buttons VCR Function Buttons continued 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 TV Function Buttons Press the TV button to set remote to control a compatible TV Some buttons may not work with the TV Arrow Buttons AD 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 TV s 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 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
54. te 11 18 95 Sat Tape Speed SLP Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to save Program 1 has been saved 27 Recording a Program Recording While You re Away Timer Recording 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 Press 3 to select CHANNELS menu Press 4 to select Cable Box Setup menu 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 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 it s AUDIO VIDEO OUT jacks press INPUT on the remote to select the VIDEO IN option Press CLEAR on the remote to correct an entry 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 Press MENU PROG to proceed Check or Clear a Time
55. ve 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 Ifthe 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 17 Playing a Tape Operating Instructions NTSC 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 5 to select NTSC or PAL playback e Select Play NTSC as PAL to have the tape play back in PAL e 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 TV s video input to see the picture from the VCR 2 Insert a tape in the VCR VCR automatically turns on The cassette in CO indicator lights and the VCR indicator lights The tape automatically begins playback if the safety tab on the cassette has been removed VCR MAIN MENU Timer Recordings 1 2 Set Clock 3 Channels 4 Preferences PREFERENCES 1 Remote Control VCR1 2 Front Panel AUTO 3 Output Channel 3 4 Video System AUTO 5 Play NTSC as NTSC Exit Safety Tab 3 Press PLAY if necessary PLAY appears in the VCR s display panel 4 Press TRACKING up o
56. xlal This connection may require additional a Cable z eas accessories not provided Sn Sor zg RIGHT LMONO iN O 2 Plug in power cords of VCR TV and our amp cable box 3 Continue to page 7 RF Coaxial Cable supplied Tune the TV to channel 3 to view the VCR wy 75 to 75 300 Ohm Separator Cable Antenna Back of TV B Advanced hookup g Use this hookup for slightly improved Cable Box picture quality hi fi stereo playback and From Cable more convenient operation use of Qr Qo TVeVCR button not required 1 Connect as shown Signal T Splitter This connection requires additional accessories not provided fil Back of VCR If your TV is not stereo connect its audio jack to the VCR s AUDIO L MONDO jack to hear sound from both channels ANTENNA RIGHT L IMONO 5 2 Plug in power cords of VCR TV and cable box 3 Continue to page 7 Tune the TV to its video input to watch the He Coaxial VCR All pay channels are viewed through feupoliedh the VCR ut J r c ABLE Q ANTENNA Back of TV Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes Option A hookup A Use this hookup for a simple connection which From Antenna Cable Playback VCR requires fewer accessories or Cable Box ANTENNA 1 Select a hookup from pages 2 through 5 and RIGHT UMONO N then modify with this connection 2 Set the VCR output channel to

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