RCA VGM300 User's Manual
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1. 00 Timer Recording 00 eee eee TIMER RECORDINGS Menu TRACKING Buttons Tracking Digital Auto and Manual Trouble Checks eee eae VCR Cleaning eek a eae wale es VCR Controlling with Remote VER T tn On everresetoeresi rautainen VCR1 and VCR2eLD Buttons Spro paps VCR1 VCR2 Feature 00 cece ee eee VCRs Memory Placing Channels In 9 VCRs Connecting for Tape Copying Video Playback Mode for NTSC Recordings Video System Selecting 0055 VIDEO1 and VIDEO2 Indicators VOL Up or Down Button 05 Warnings Watch One Channel While Recording Another X REC Display eee eee eee Zero Search Feature 04f ZERO SEARCH Menu 06 33 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 f 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 VGM300 12. B Press 2 to display SET CLOCK C Enter the time and date with the number buttons on the VCR MAIN MENU remote 1 Timer Recordings 2 Set Clock Press 0 before single digit numbers Example press 0 then 5 then 0 then 7 for a time SET CLOCK of 5 07 Press 1 for AM or 2 for PM Tine ars hh mm 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 Date Press MENU to exit E Press 0 to exit the menu system The time and date appear on the TV screen whenever you press DISPLAY and the time appears in the display panel 10 Using the Remote Control Controlling a VCR The VCR s 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 VCOR2 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 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 3 Press 1 to activate the Remote Control feature 4 P
3. 0 30 30 Min CH 04 1 00 1 Hr 1 30 1 Hr 30 Min 2 00 2 Hrs Press REC to set length 3 00 3 Hrs One Touch Display on 4 00 4 Hrs 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 24 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 1 2 3 9 Turn on the TV and VCRs Tune TV to the VCR viewing channel either 3 4 or TV s video input If you 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 using Option B page 6 press INPUT on recording VCR to select the line input Select L1 to record from
4. 3 Use the TV Function Buttons as described on page 13 14 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 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 VOR MAIN MENU on the TV screen 2 Press 4 to display the PREFERENCES menu 3 Press 5 to select NTSC or PAL playback Select Play NTSC as PAL to have the 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 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 Safety Tab 3 Press PLAY if necessary PLAY appears in the VCR s display panel 4 Press TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the picture if necessary Details are on page 17 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
5. Aim remote at VCR with no objects between them Change batteries Press TV to set remote to control the corresponding compatible TV See page 14 Reprogram remote for GE TV See page 14 Aim remote at TV with no objects between them Change batteries l ress TV to set remote to control a compatible TV See page 14 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 11 e Press TVeVCR to turn VCR indicator on See page 10 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 Check antenna connections e Press TVeVCR 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 TV s 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 15 e If PLAY NTSC is not set correctly the VCR may play a black and white picture References Trouble Ti
6. Press MENU PROG on the remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen VCR MAIN MENU 2 Press 4 to display the PREFERENCES menu Timer Recordings Set Clock Channels Preferences RUNS 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 PREFERENCES 1 Remote Control VCR1 Select BRIGHT to keep the display panel bright On aut i mE n 4 Video System AUTO Select DIM to keep the display panel dim 5 Play NTSC as NTSC O Exit continued on next page 27 Location of Controls Display Panel Cassette In Speed Channel Number or Line Indicator Status Time Counter 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 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 no tape TIMER Timer recording set X REC One touch recording in progress Tape Speed Indicators SP LP or SLP Press SPEED on the remot
7. E 2 42 U ecd gt x o I gt n m A D o aL VCR Function Buttons Press VCR1 VCR2 LD to set remote to control the VCR to use the function Q EL IY iON pu buttons Bu 3 dd CHAN Up or Down INPUT O O O Selects next higher or lower Turns the line input on or off channel in the VCR s channel L1 or L2 appears in VCR s i 2 6 memory display panel and VIDEO1 or O O O VIDEO2 appears on TV screen 7 8 9 EUM Line input refers to the signal O O O Resets time counter to 0 00 00 coming from the component INPUT 0 TV VCR Allows you to change entries connected to the audio video O O when setting the clock or VCR for input jacks on the back L1 or a timer recording front L2 of the VCR CLEAR S S O Ke DISPLAY MENUPROG Shows VCR operating displays Displays the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen on the TV screen Displays the time counter Removes a menu from the screen EDIT Signals two properly connected Numbers 0 through 9 VCRs to begin copying a tape Select a channel up to 99 by See page 25 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 F ADV Frame Advance Lets you view one frame with each press of the button when tape is in stop action pause PAUSE FF Fast Forward F v Pauses action for viewing during Fast forwards the tape when the playback VCR is stopped Pauses recording
8. MAIN MENU 1 Timer Recordings A Press MENU PROG on remote to see VOR MAIN MENU on the 2 Set Clock 3 Channels TV screen Preferences 5 Language B Press 5 to display the LANGUAGE menu Press 1 to display the menus in English LANGUAGE e Press 2 to to display the menus in Spanish Select a Language Press 3 to to display the menus in Portuguese 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 CHAN up or down on the remote or CHANNEL up or down on the VCR To get additional channels available on your antenna or cable system you must use the Auto VOR MAGEN MENU Channel Search feature of the VCR If you ever change cable or 1 Timer Recordings y 2 Set Clock antenna signals you may need to auto channel search again See Cable 3 Channels Box Setup on page 23 A Press VCH1 to set remote to control VCR CHANNBES 1 Auto Channel Search B Press MENU PROG on the remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU on 2 Add Remove Channels 3 Signal Type CABLE the TV screen 4 Cable Box Setup If the menu does not appear on the TV screen Press VCR1 and then press MENUePROG 0 Exit 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 Chann
9. VCR Press REC on the remote then PAUSE to put recording VCR in pause mode Press VCR2 LD 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 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 25 References Location of Controls Front Panel 26 Tape Compartment RECORD PAUSE 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 VIDEO 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 TV VCR INPUT W CHANNEL A TRACKING POWER Turns the VC
10. 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 18 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
11. n nanana nnsa rerne Remove or Add Channels from Memory REMOVE ADD CHANNELS Menu L9 SEARCH Button 00005 Search Fast Forward Search Rewind seeeeeee Selecione o Idioma sussn Select an Output Channel 8 Select Cable Box or Satellite Receiver Channel 55 wu eas reme Select the Language 05 Selecting a Video System 0005 Sensor Remote 00 0 cece eee ee eh SET CLOCK Menu 0005 Set the Time and Date Setting Up the VCR sssssssssss Signal Type CABLE ANTENNA Feature SLOW and Buttons Slow Motion 6 cece eee ee eel SLOW Indicator 00050 DLP Speed css iio uua p E ERST E Solving Problems 000055 SP Speed 2osleccke e pinine ko np nes Specifications iscsi aeiee ed e ee SPEED Button Speeds Recording eee eee 20 StartUp PEE Status Displays 0c cece eee STILL Indicator 200004 Stop Action Pause 00 STOP Button 113 15 18 19 21 2424 Stopping a Timer Recording Stopping an Express Recording Tab Safety ic oe Saas atte nnee fae gated wei deede Table of Contents cece eee ee Time Setting ies eae bee t et eere TIMER Indicator
12. rewinding 7 Press EJECT on the VCR to eject the tape once it is completely rewound 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 0 Exit O 15 Using the Playback Features Auto Head Cleaner The VCR has an automatic head cleaner that minimizes the need for professional head cleaning 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 Frame Advance Frame advance lets you view one stop action frame after another in forward sequence Frame advance works best for tapes recorded in the SP or SLP speed 1 Press PAUSE during playback to stop the action 2 Press F ADV each time you want to view a frame of the scene 3 Press PAUSE or PLAY to resume normal playback 16 POWER VCR VCR245 Using the Playback Features Slow Motion You can view the picture in forward s
13. sound from both channels ANTENNA e 2 Plug in power cords of VCR TV and cable box e 3 Continue to page 7 Tune the TV to its video input to watch the oe VCR All pay channels are viewed through supplied the VCR J A 2 CABLE ANTENNA Back of TV Hooking Up the VCR Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes Option A hookup EY 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 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 RF Coaxial Cable Recording VCR supplied 3 Connect as shown ue OPO This connection may require additional accessories not provided E IN 4 Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV T s af rf Audio Video RF Coaxia I Cables Cable l oor vf Use the previously selected hookup to the TV Option B hookup g Use this hookup for slightly improved copy quality and more convenient operation use of Playback VCR only TVeVCR button not required ANTENNA 1 Select a hookup from pages 2 through 5 and e then modify with this connection ji T 2 Connect as shown olr This connection requires additional accessories not pn p
14. the cable box 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 Recordings 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 VIDEO T Start Time End Time Dime Start Date Tape Speed SLP Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to exit 23 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 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 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 VCR s display panel or on the TV screen Press Recording RECORD Time RECORD LENGTH 0 00 4
15. the code for your brand If the TV changes channels when you press CHAN up or down setup is complete 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 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
16. R 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 TVeVCR Switches the picture signal so that it either comes from the VCR or the TV channel See page 10 VIDEO and AUDIO 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 References Location of Controls Back Panel ANTENNA e IN i AUDIO VIDEO g ANTENNA IN Connector VIDEO and AUDIO IN Jacks Receives the signal from an antenna or cable Receives signals from another component like system that is attached to this connector a VCR or camcorder when it is connected to these jacks Use INPUT to select L1 in the VCR s display panel to record from these jacks ANTENNA OUT Connector Passes signal to TV using the coaxial cable supplied VIDEO and AUDIO OUT Jacks Sends signals from VCR to another component like a TV monitor or VCR when it is connected to these jacks Display Panel This VCR has a feature that allows you to change the brightness level of the fluorescent display panel 1
17. Use this hookup for slightly improved picture quality and more convenient operation use of TVeVCR button not i PCM required mE SVO 300 75 Ohm 1 Connect as shown OR ex RN This connection requires additional accessories ial not provided Signal Back of VCR Splitter A If your TV is stereo you may need a Y adapter 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 q CABLE e ANTENNA Back of TV Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels A Basic hookup EY Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories 1 Connect as shown Erom Gable Back of VCR This connection may require additional ANTENNA y Cable Box RF Coaxial pERS a accessories not provided Cable a N Sn Gy our on e i 2 Plug in power cords of VCR TV and AUDIO VIDEO our cable box 3 oan eve RF Coaxial Cable supplied Tune the TV to channel 3 to view the VCR 75 to 75 300 Ohm Separator VHF D OR amp Cable UHF Antenna Back of TV B Advanced hookup B Use this hookup for slightly improved Cable Box A From Cable picture quality and more convenient operation use of TVeVCR button not OD Ou required RF Coaxial 1 Connect as shown Gable This connection requires additiona
18. 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 fire or shock hazard DO NOT OPEN 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 CAUTIONS To reduce the risk of electric shock fully insert plug into socket M Operate VCR only on 100 240 volts 10 50 60 Hz AC power Yan e tis important that you read and follow the safety information and operating instructions Insure that the main supply in your house complies with that indicated on the identification sticker 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 n 76m 7 m F ee I l m ERE iu E didit dt 1 al _ If your VCR or a cassette has been stored in a very cold atmosphere for a certain amount of time for example during transportat
19. 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 EY Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories From Antenna or Cable 300 75 Ohm Back of VCR 1 Connect as shown Adapter ack of VC EN AE S This connection may require additional Ex ae OR Dy accessories not provided n amp e e SS Fil AUDIO VIDEO oe Q 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 75 to 75 300 Ohm Separator VHF R Gi OR Cable UHF Antenna Back of TV B Advanced hookup EJ
20. ber Indicator Choosing a Hookup 084 Cleaning the VCR sse CLEAR Button Clearing Timer Programs Commercial Scan suuuss Connections Antenna 22 ane Ra dons Audio Video Jacks Cable IV seien em eed Two VCRS e Re Rer Contents ssec keep EE ERREUR DUIS Controlling VW Lob bed epe NI dette VCR 2i RERUM E Ra Copying and Editing Tapes 25 Copying Tape Connections Date 56b ox dele ulti ved ds 10 Design Specifications 000005 Digital Auto Tracking sess DISPLAY Button 12 130 Escoge una Lengua 000005 F ADV Frame Advance Button Fast Forward Search 00000 FF and FWD Fast Forward Buttons Front Panel 2 2 sese ee Front Panel AUTO BRIGHT DIM Feature Head Cleaner Auto 00 000 cee ee l Hookups Antenna 0 cece eee eee eee 2 3 Audio Video Jacks Cable TV i22 uos Re Les TwWONVCRS inerte e RE SE Index Feature 2 2 22 zu po e URS INDEX SEARCH Menu esses Indicators in Display Panel Indicators StatuS 0 0 cece eee INPUT Button Inserting a Cassette eee eee L1 and L2 Indicators LANGUAGE Menu 00e0eee eee 8 Lang
21. cassette s 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 9 Cable channels over 69 can only be selected if Signal Type CABLE ANTENNA feature is set to CABLE Details are on page 9 31 References Index 32 Accessories Included 000 000s Add or Remove Channels from Memory ADD REMOVE CHANNELS Menu L9 Antenna Connections lues ANTENNA IN Connector ANTENNA OUT Connector Attaching Power Cord AUDIO and VIDEO IN Jacks L623 AUDIO and VIDEO OUT Jacks Auto Channel Search Feature Auto Head Cleaner 00 000 cee ee AutoEdit 2 0 0 0 ccc ccc cee ene e ee Back Panel Controls ussuuus Basic Recording 0000s e eee eens Batteries Inserting in Remote Buttons Cable System With Cable Box Connections 5 Cable System Without Cable Box Connections 0 cece eee ees CABLE BOX SETUP Menu Cassette Inserting 00 eee ee Cassette In Indicator CHAN and CHANNEL Up or Down Buttons extet kt es Channel Num
22. cording a Different Channel Follow steps 1 through 6 above If using one of the basic hookups press TVeVCR to switch to the TV channel The VCR indicator will turn off in the display panel Press TV 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 21 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 using VCR1 VCR2eLD 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 VOR 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 single program recorded once 2 Daily program recorded at same time every day 3 Weekdays program recorded at same time Monday through Friday 4 Weekly program recorded at same time once a week Press number buttons on the remote to enter the chann
23. dings on the TV screen 3 Channels 4 Preferences C Press 4 to display the PREFERENCES menu D Press 3 to select either 3 or 4 as the output channel for your i Remote Control VCR1 VCR This is the channel to which you tune your TV to see the EE d NE picture from the VCR a ree HE If you select Output Channel 3 you will view the VCR s output on channel 3 of your TV A 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 VCR 7 Select the VCR s video system A Press VCR1 on the remote B Press MENU PROG on the remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU Timer Recordings Set Clock Channels Preferences RUNS on the TV screen C Press 4 to display the PREFERENCES menu Spa eb E ERE ERI L 2 Front Panel AUTO D Press 4 to select the type of video that is broadcast in your area 3 Output Channel 3 Select Video System AUTO to have the VCR automatically 5 b NIS BE INT ee select the type of video Select Video System PAL if PAL video is broadcast in your 0 Exit area Select Video System NTSC if NTSC video is broadcast in your area 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 VER
24. e 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 SP This feature allows you to prevent recording short passages of unwanted material 20 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 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 60 lights in the VCR s display panel Press VCR1 VCR2eLD 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 Re
25. e 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 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 Mono 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 100 240 V AC 10 50 60 Hz 18 watts 6 watts in standby mode 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 solven
26. el number or INPUT on the remote to select the 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 Select recording speed using SPEED on the remote 7 Press MENU PROG 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 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 22 VCR MAIN MENU 1 Timer Recordings TIMER RECORDINGS 1 Create a New Program How often should this program record 1 One Time Program 1 One Time Channel Le Program 1 One Time C
27. el selected in the PREFERENCES menu Check VCR indicator in display panel it should be on Press TVeVCR 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 Owner s 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 CHAN up or down on the remote or CHANNEL up or down on the VCR 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 You may want to add or remove channels if some of the channels VCR MAIN MENU are not active have weak signals or you do not want to watch them j ries a 3 Channels A Press VCR1 on the remote B Press MENU PROG on the remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU CHANNELS on the TV screen 1 Auto Channel Search 2 Add Remove Channels C Press 3 to display the CHANNELS menu D Press 2 to display the ADD REMOVE CHANNELS menu ADD REMOVE CHANNELS E Follow the directions on the screen CH 03 is presently ADDED F Add or remove more channels by entering channel numbers or using the CHAN up or down on the remote or CHANNEL up or Press CLEAR to remove down on the VCR Pres
28. hannel 08 Start Time lt Program 1 One Time Channel 08 xl 7 L End Time Start Time 02 10 AM 1 AM i 24w 2 PM Program 1 One Time Channel 08 Start Time 02 10 PM End Time 03 35 PM Tape Speed SLP Press MENU to save Start Date 11 18 95 Sat Press CLEAR to correct Program 1 has been saved 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 PRCG 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 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 O 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 t
29. he 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 Timer Recording 1 Press MENU PROG on remote to display the VOR 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 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 the VCR VCR MAIN MENU 1 Timer Recordings 2 Set Clock 3 Channels CHANNELS Auto Channel Search Add Remove Channels Signal Type CABLE Cable Box Setup PUMA CABLE BOX SETUP Is a cable box being used ith the VCR for all channels 1 Yes 2 No CABLE BOX SETUP Enter the output channel of
30. 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 Amark too close to your location on the tape The mark at the beginning of a recorded segment of five minutes or less The first index mark on the tape when you start at the beginning of the tape Zero Search INDEX SEARCH Enter Index Number Q1 Press FWD or REW Press SEARCH to exit 0 30 00 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 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 EN ZERO SEARCH ZERO SEARCH Current tape counter is Current tape counter is 2 17 25 2 17 25 Press REM to go to 0 00 Press FWD to go to 0 00 Press SEARCH to exit Press SEARCH to exit 7 Press REW to retur
31. ion in the winter wait approximately two hours before using your VCR D 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 Partial or global recording of copyright protected works made without explicit permission from the copyright holder are illegal Introduction Table of Contents Important Information Using the Playback Features Warnings Cautions H Hooking Up the VCR Choosing a Hookup p Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box p Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels Hl 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 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 Add or Remove Channels from VCR s Memory 9 Use TVeVCR Button Set the Time and Date Using the Remote Control Controlling a VCR Component VCR and TV Buttons 12 13 Controlling a TV Playing a Tape Operating Ins
32. jacks on the back of the VCR or L2 to record from jacks on the front of the VCR 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 18 for details 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 Press RECORD then PAUSE on the recording VCR Press PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the same time to begin copying the tape 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 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 Use this VCR as the playback VCR and set it to respond to VCR2 LD on the remote as described on page 11 Use your other compatible VCR as the recording VCR which should respond to VCR1 1 2 ouo Follow steps 1 4 in the Operating Instructions above Press VCR1 on remote to control recording
33. l accessories not provided Signa g is Back of VCR Splitter If your TV is stereo you may need a Y adapter to hear sound from both channels E 2 Plug in power cords of VCR TV and cable box 3 Soin AOT CA Tune the TV to its video input to watch the VCR RF Coaxial Cable supplied 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 EY Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories From Cable Back of VCR 1 Connect as shown RF Coaxial This connection may require additional Cable Box Cable ul accessories not provided Qr Qo y y et Ou 2 Plug in power cords of VCR TV and o og a e cable box 3 Continue to page 7 REN supplied Tune the TV to channel 3 to view the VCR 75 to 75 300 Ohm Separator VHF 9 OR S Cable UHF Antenna Back of TV B Advanced hookup g Use this hookup for slightly improved Cable Box picture quality and more convenient From Cable operation use of TVeVCR button not OS Qo required Signal we WW T 1 Connect as shown mJ This connection requires additional accessories not provided E Back of VCR If your TV is stereo you may need a Y adapter to hear
34. low 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 or to start slow motion playback SLOW appears in the VCR s display panel 2 Press SLOW to increase the speed or 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 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 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 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 bu
35. me 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 Here s what to try The time counter does not advance during unrecorded portions of tape When an unrecorded segment of tape is encountered the time counter will hold its count until recorded material is detected again A minus will appear in front of the time if you rewind the tape farther back than a counter reading of 0 00 00 No cassette in VCR Eject and re insert cassette Broken tape 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 e Safety tab removed from cassette 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 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 including AM PM Program exceeded tape s length or tape was not rewound beforehand VCR was not turned off at the time recording was to start No tape in VCR or
36. n 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 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 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 OTR 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 Recording Pause 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 th
37. ress VCR1 or VCR2eLD to change the setting and program this VCR to respond to the VCR1 or VCR2 LD button whichever you select Important Reminder Remember you must press VCR1 or VCR2 LD on the remote whichever you selected in the menu before the remote will operate this VCR TUN VCR MAIN MENU Timer Recordings Set Clock Channels Preferences PREFERENCES 1 Remote Control VCR1 2 Front Panel AUTO 3 Output Channel 3 4 Video System AUTO 5 Play NTSC as NTSC 0 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 11 Using the Remote Control Buttons Component Buttons R0 02 EBENEN Press one of the buttons to set the remote to operate that component TV VCR1 wer VORI Turns on a compatible GE RCA Turns on a compatible GE RCA re C d or ProScan TV and sets the or ProScan VCR and sets remote remote to control the TV to control the VCR bios Used with POWER button to C turn on another brand of TV VCR2 LD other than GE when the remote Turns on a compatible GE RCA jos REAY R is programmed to control that or ProScan VCR and sets remote lt gt D gt TV See page 14 to control VCR when it has been setup See page 11 Used with POWER button to turn on compatible RCA or ProScan LaserDisc player D m O 7 o v v gt Ic v2 E H
38. rovided If your TV is stereo you may need a Y adapter to hear sound from both channels Recording VCR ANTENNA From Antenna Cable or Cable Box C 3 Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV 4 Continue to page 7 Select the line audio video input on the Our recording VCR to receive the signal from the playback VCR iri Audio Video RF Coaxial Cable Cables 4 supplied e or Caution The unauthorized recording of P P television programs or other materials e may infringe the rights of others Use the previously selected hookup to the TV Setting Up the VCR Startup 1 Check accessories with VCR Contact your dealer if any items are missing p 2 AAA Batteries RF Coaxial Cable Stock No 221407 Power Cord Remote Stock No 221408 Stock No 221406 2 Attach power cord to back of VCR 3 Insert batteries in remote 4 Turn on the TV A Turnon 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 TV s video input See TV owner s manual for details continued on next page Setting Up the VCR Startup 5 Turn on the VCR Press VCR1 on the remote 6 Select the VCR s output channel A Press VCR1 on the remote VCR MAIN MENU B Press MENU PROG on the remote to see the VOR MAIN MENU 1 Timer Recor
39. s MENU to exit continued on next page Setting Up the VCR Startup 11 Use TV VCR 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 record a program on the VCR while watching another channel on the TV Details are on page 21 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 TVeVCR to see the picture from the VCR The VCR indicator lights in the display panel C Press CHAN up or down on the remote or CHANNEL up or down on the VCR 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 VCR SLP Trita td ID eem a 1 q Z H A Press MENU PROG on remote to see VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen
40. sing 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 14 STOP Stops the normal functions such as record playback rewind fast forward and pause of the VCR TRACKING Up or 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 10 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 and Used with the TV s menus to select and adjust features VOL Volume Up or Down Raises and lowers sound of TV 13 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
41. to prevent Searches the picture in forward recording of unwanted scenes motion during playback 12 Using the Remote Control Buttons VCR Function Buttons continued 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 the other channel Press PREV CH to switch between the two channels REC Record Starts VCR recording Used for one touch recording OTR See page 24 TV Function Buttons Press the TV button to set remote to control a compatible TV Some buttons may not work with the TV CHANNEL 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 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 the TV screen Advances tape 60 or 120 seconds during playback SLOW Used for slow motion forward playback SPEED Tape Speed Selects a recording speed SP LP SLP 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 pres
42. tructions NTSC Video Playback Mode Play a Tape lala Auto Head Cleaner 16 Pause for Stop Action 16 Frame Advance 16 Slow Motion 17 Picture Search 17 Digital Auto Tracking Manual Tracking 17 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 Fiir S S BE e 2 N Timer Recording Timer Recording From the VCR s Line Input 23 One Touch Recording Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes Using Dual Remote with AutoEdit References Location of Controls Front Panel Back Panel Display Panel Specifications Cleaning the VCR Trouble Checks Index CA 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
43. ts 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 and have it checked by an authorized technician 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 a GE TV Remote no longer controls a compatible TV other than GE VCR only responds to VCR2 LD 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 picture 30 Here s what to try 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 11
44. ttons 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 e Press TRACKING up or down during stop action pause to reduce picture jitter Playing a Tape Using the Playback Features DISPLAY Button 1 Press DISPLAY on the remote to display the status of the VCR channel number time STOP CH 05 0 30 00 counter date time and tape speed on the TV Press screen The time will appear in the display DISPLAY Status Displays panel Will Time Out The time and date must be set before they are displayed If you do not press DISPLAY again 11 18 95 Sat 01 30AM SLP these displays will time out Y 2 Press DISPLAY again to have only the time counter remain on the TV screen The time 0 30 00 counter will appear instead of the time in the HoursA VCR s display panel Minutes 3 Press DISPLAY again to remove the time Press Seconds counter from the TV screen Heg Time Counter Only The time counter will remain in the VCR s Will Not Time Out display panel and no status displays will Y appear on the TV screen This is convenient for editing tapes 4 Press DISPLAY again to return to the normal status displays No Displays Press Turning off the VCR automatically returns the DISPLAY displays to normal Again Time Counter The time counter shows the actual time
45. uage Select eser p etes Line Input Recording From Location of Controls Remote Control s 12 13 VCR Display Panel 27 28 VCR Front Panel ssss EP Speed isis kf ELeUieU RA S Manual Tracking 0 00 0000 MENUePROG Button 39 NTSC Video Playback Mode NTSC Video System sss 8 15 Number Buttons 12 13 14 22 23 On Screen Displays eee sees One Touch Recording One Touch recording Stopping Operation First Time 7 10 OTR One Touch Recording Output Channel Selecting Pause Recording 000 00 Picture Search 200 ehts ue ipe PLAY Button usse 1313191705D6 Playing a Tape pex pere POWER Button 11 12 13 14 22 24 References Index PREV CH Previous Channel Button 50 31 Problems Solving suus Programming Remote to Control Compatible TV 005 Programming Remote to Control VCR PROGRAMS OVERLAP Message REC and RECORD Buttons REC P Record Pause Indicator Recording Basic RR RR CLE DEI RS Beat res sos cese eiae oad ad ply From Another VCR One Program While Watching Another One Touch OTR Pause yix mi gekan Remote Sensor n
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