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i Introduction WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. Caution: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
Introduction T able of Contents 1 Important Infor mation Warnings ______________________________ i Cautions ______________________________ i Note to Cable TV Installer _______________ i Product Regist.
2 Hooking Up the VCR Choosing a Hookup The hookups on pages 3 through 5 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.
3 Hooking Up the VCR OUT TO TV IN FROM ANT. CH 3 4 AUDIO VIDEO IN OUT R L Back of VCR Back of TV 300/75 Ohm Adapter OR From Antenna or Cable Cable/ Antenna OR VHF UHF RF Coaxial Cable (supplied) 75 to 75/300 Ohm Separator Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box A.
4 Hooking Up the VCR Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels OUT TO TV IN FROM ANT. CH 3 4 AUDIO VIDEO IN OUT R L Back of VCR OUT IN Cable Box From Cable RF Coaxial Cable Back of TV Cable/ Antenna OR VHF UHF RF Coaxial Cable (supplied) 75 to 75/300 Ohm Separator OUT TO TV IN FROM ANT.
5 Hooking Up the VCR Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels Only (such as HBO, Showtime, Pay-Per-View, etc.) OUT TO TV IN FROM ANT. CH 3 4 AUDIO VIDEO IN OUT R L Back of VCR OUT IN Cable Box From Cable RF Coaxial Cable Back of TV Cable/ Antenna OR VHF UHF RF Coaxial Cable (supplied) 75 to 75/300 Ohm Separator OUT TO TV IN FROM ANT.
6 Hooking Up the VCR Connecting T wo VCRs for Copying T apes OUT TO TV IN FROM ANT. CH 3 4 AUDIO VIDEO IN OUT R L OUT TO TV IN FROM ANT. CH 3 4 AUDIO VIDEO IN OUT R L Playback VCR RF Coaxial Cable (supplied) Recording VCR Audio/Video Cables RF Coaxial Cable or Use the hookup to the TV as previously selected on pages 3, 4, or 5.
7 Setting Up the VCR 1. Check accessories with VCR. Contact your dealer if any items are missing. 2. Inser t batteries in remote. 3. T ur n on the TV . A. Turn on the TV. B . If you used one of the basic hookups, tune the TV to the channel selected with the 3 4 switch on back of VCR.
Setting Up the VCR Star tup 8 CHANNELS 1 Auto Channel Search 2 Add/Remove Channels 3 Signal Type: ANTENNA 4 VCR Plus+ Channel List 5 Cable Box Setup 0 Exit 5. Select the language/Seleccione el idioma/ Sélectionner la langue. The VCR displays the on-screen menus in the English, Spanish or French language.
VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Set Clock SET TIME AND DATE Time --:-- -- (hh:mm) Date --/--/-- 9 Setting Up the VCR Star tup 7. Add or remove channels fr om the VCR’ s memory . You may want to add or remove channels if some of the channels are not active, have weak signals, or you do not want to watch them.
10 10. Use TV•VCR button. Skip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups. When using one of the basic hookups, the TV•VCR button lets you switch between the picture coming from the VCR or the picture from the TV channel. This button lets you record a program on the VCR while watching another channel on the TV.
11 Using the Remote Control Buttons TRACKING SLOW MENU SEARCH 789 456 123 0 INPUT DISPLAY VOLUME CHANNEL PREV CH MUTE REC•OTR F.ADV PAUSE STOP PLAY F.FWD REW. VCR 2 TV•VCR VCR 1 TV OFF CLEAR SPEED EDIT PROG TV Turns on a compatible GE, RCA, or ProScan TV and sets the remote to control the TV.
12 Using the Remote Contr ol CHANNEL up or down Selects next higher or lower channel in the TVÕs channel memory when remote is set to control a TV. CLEAR Removes menus or status displays from the screen. DISPLAY Shows the status displays on the screen.
13 Using the Remote Contr ol Contr olling a VCR The VCRÕs remote controls two compatible GE, RCA, or ProScan VCRs with the VCR1 and VCR2 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.
14 Using the Remote Contr ol Remote Brand Button Admiral 1,6,9 Akai 6 AOC 6 Centuricon 9 Coronado 8 Curtis Mathes 1,9 Daytron 9 Emerson 6,8 Fisher 5 GE 1 Goldstar 6,8 Hitachi 0,8 JCPenney 6,9 KMC 8 KT.
15 Playing a T ape T o play a tape 1 . Turn on the TV and tune it to channel 3, 4, or TVÕs video input to see the picture from the VCR. 2 . Insert a tape in the VCR. VCR automatically turns on. The cassette-in indicator lights, and the VCR indicator lights if the Auto TV/VCR feature is set to ON .
16 Using the Playback Featur es Pause for Stop Action This feature stops the tape in action and allows you to examine the details of the scene. Stop action works well for tapes recorded in SP or SLP speed. 1 . Press PAUSE during playback to stop the action.
17 Using the Playback Featur es Playing a T ape Picture Sear ch You can search for a specific tape location during playback by fast forwarding or rewinding the tape. Sound is turned off during picture search. Picture search works best for tapes recorded in SP or SLP speed.
18 DISPLA Y Button The DISPLAY button shows the status of the VCR channel number, time counter, date, time and tape speed on the TV screen. The time and date must be set before they can be displayed. 1. Press DISPLAY to display the status of the VCR, If you do not press DISPLAY again, these displays will time out.
19 Playing a T ape Commercial Scan (SEARCH Button) 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.
20 Playing a T ape Using the Playback Featur es T ape 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.
21 Recording a Program Your VCR provides different recording options. These options are explained in this section of the manual. Recording Speeds Press SPEED on the remote to select a recording speed (SP or SLP). The speed you select appears on the TV screen.
22 Recor ding While Y ou’r e Away (VCR Plus+* Recor ding) *VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. VCR Plus+ Setup for Antenna or Unscrambled Cable System (Not Requiring a Cable Box) A VCR Plus+ channel number is assigned for each broadcast or cable channel.
23 VCR Plus+ TM Channel W orksheet Use this worksheet to create a list from which you can set up your VCR Plus+ channel list. Broadcast or Cable TV Station Name (Such as ABC, NBC, CBS, etc.
Recording a Program Recor ding While Y ou’r e Away (VCR Plus+ Recor ding) The VCR Plus+ and timer program features let you program the VCR to record up to eight different programs within a one year period. Before using VCR Plus+ to record a program, make sure that: ¥ The clock is set correctly.
25 Recording a Program Recor ding While Y ou’r e Away (Timer Recor ding) The VCR Plus+ and timer program features let 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.
26 Recording a Program Recor ding While Y ou’r e Away (Timer Recor ding) Select Cable Box Viewing Channel If you have a cable box, follow the directions below. 1. Press MENU on the remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen . 2. Press 4 to display CHANNELS menu.
27 Recording a Program Recor ding While Y ou’r e Away (Timer Recor ding) Checking or Clearing Timer Recor dings 1. Press MENU on remote to display VCR MAIN MENU on TV screen. 2. Press 2 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu. 3. Press 2 for Review Existing Progs.
28 Recording a Program One T ouch Recor ding 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.
29 Recording a Program T o Record Ster eo Broadcast TV or SAP Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel, either 3, 4, or TVÕs video input. 1 . Insert a tape with safety tab in place. 2 . If using one of the basic hookups, make sure the VCR indicator appears in the VCRÕs display panel.
30 Recording a Program Recor ding Audio Only You can record audio only from another audio source connected to the AUDIO IN ( L and R ) jacks on the back of the VCR. T o Record Audio Only 1. Press the INPUT button until the line indicator ( VIDEO ) appears on the TV screen.
31 Recording a Program Using T wo VCRs for Copying and Editing T apes Operating Instructions (Refer to hookup on page 6.) Use one VCR as the playback VCR and the other as the recording VCR. If you have two compatible VCRÕs, use the AutoEdit feature described below.
32 References Location of Contr ols CHANNEL CHANNEL TRACKING INPUT TV • VCR TRACKING POWER EJECT STOP FWD REW RECORD PAUSE PLAY CHANNEL/TRACKING Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCRÕs channel memory. Adjusts tracking when a tape is playing.
33 References Location of Contr ols Back Panel CH 3 4 Switch Selects the channel to which you will tune the TV to see the VCR picture if you connect the VCR using one of the basic hookups. IN FROM ANT. (Antenna) Connector Receives the signal from an antenna or cable system that is attached to this connector.
34 References Location of Contr ols REC TIMER SLP VCR STEREO SAP Hi-Fi Cassette-in Indicator ( ) Lights when a tape is in the VCR. Channel Number or LINE The channel number or line input is displayed. Press INPUT to display LINE to record from the VIDEO and AUDIO IN jacks.
35 References Format: VHS Record/Playback Video: 4-Head System: Audio: 2 Hi-Fi record/playback system Video Signal System: EIA standard: NTSC color Antenna: 75-ohm external VHF/UHF combined antenna te.
36 References T r ouble 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 Servicenter.
37 References T r ouble Checks T rouble Here's what to tr y: Rewind does not operate VCR plus+ or timer recording not made or wrong program recorded VCR makes noise when stopped Will not auto sea.
38 References Limited W arranty What your warranty covers: ¥ Any defect in material or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: ¥ Ninety days for labor charges. ¥ One year for parts. ¥ The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental.
39 References Index Accessories, Included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Add or Remove Channels from Memory . . . . . . .9 ADD/REMOVE CHANNEL Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Antenna Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
40 References Index Status Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 STEREO Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29,34 Stereo TV, Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 STOP Button . . . . .
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10330 N. Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46290 © 1996 Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc. Trademark(s) ® Registered Marca(s) Registrada(s) Printed in Korea Part Number 96-VG4258-1 For your nearest Authorized Servicenter call toll-free in the U.
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