RCA VCR VGM300 User Guide

VGM300  
VCR User’s Guide  
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Introduction  
Table of Contents  
Using the Playback Features  
Important Information  
Auto Head Cleaner________________ 16  
Pause for Stop-Action______________ 16  
Frame Advance ___________________ 16  
Slow Motion______________________ 17  
Picture Search ____________________ 17  
Digital Auto Tracking _____________ 17  
Manual Tracking __________________17  
DISPLAY Button __________________ 18  
Time Counter_____________________ 18  
Index Search _____________________ 19  
Zero Search ______________________ 19  
Commercial Scan _________________ 19  
Warnings______________________________ i  
Cautions ______________________________ i  
Hooking Up the VCR  
Choosing a Hookup ____________________ 2  
Antenna or Cable System Without a  
Cable Box _________________________ 3  
Cable System With Cable Box to  
Unscramble All Channels ___________ 4  
Cable System With Cable Box to  
Unscramble Only Pay Channels______ 5  
Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes_ 6  
Recording a Program  
Types of Recordings___________________ 20  
Using the Recording Features  
Setting Up the VCR  
Startup  
Check Accessories With VCR ________ 7  
Attach Power Cord to Back of VCR ___ 7  
Insert Batteries in Remote ___________ 7  
Turn on the TV _____________________7  
Turn on the VCR___________________ 8  
Select the VCRÕs Output Channel ____ 8  
Select the VCRÕs Video System_______ 8  
Select the Language/Escoge una  
Recording Speeds _________________ 20  
Recording Pause __________________ 20  
Basic Recording Ð  
Operating Instructions_____________ 21  
Watch a TV Channel While VCR  
is Recording a Different Channel ____ 21  
Recording While You're Away  
Timer Recording __________________ 22  
Select Cable Box or Satellite  
Lengua/Selecione o Idioma________ 8  
Place Channels in the VCRÕs  
Receiver Channel _______________ 23  
Check or Clear a  
Memory_________________________ 9  
Add or Remove Channels from  
Timer Recording _______________ 23  
Timer Recording From the  
VCRÕs Memory __________________ 9  
Use TV•VCR Button _______________ 10  
Set the Time and Date _____________ 10  
VCRÕs Line Input _______________ 23  
One Touch Recording _________________ 24  
Using Two VCRs for Copying  
and Editing Tapes_________________ 25  
Using Dual Remote with AutoEdit ______ 25  
Using the Remote Control  
Controlling a VCR ____________________ 11  
Component, VCR, and TV Buttons____ 12-13  
Controlling a TV ______________________ 14  
References  
Location of Controls  
Front Panel_______________________ 26  
Back Panel _______________________ 27  
Display Panel __________________ 27-28  
Specifications_________________________ 29  
Cleaning the VCR _____________________ 29  
Trouble Checks ____________________ 30-31  
Index _____________________________ 32-33  
Playing a Tape  
Operating Instructions  
NTSC Video Playback Mode________ 15  
Play a Tape_______________________ 15  
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Hooking Up the VCR  
Choosing a Hookup  
The hookups on pages 3 through 7 are divided into two hookup types: Basic (A) and  
Advanced (B).  
The Basic hookup shows the backs of TVs that have only an antenna/cable connection.  
It is the easier of the two and additional accessories may not be needed.  
The Advanced hookup shows the VCR hooked up to a monitor/receiver  
(TV with audio and video jacks). This type of connection may improve the picture  
quality as well as convenience of operation.  
Answer the questions to choose the hookup for your VCR.  
1. How do you receive your TV signals?  
Choose one answer from below.  
A. Outside antenna Ð Turn to page 3.  
B. Rabbit ears (set-top) and/or bow tie antenna Ð Turn to page 3.  
C. Cable System Ð Go to question 2.  
2. What type of Cable-TV system* do you have?  
Choose one answer from below.  
A. Cable without a box Ð Turn to page 3.  
B. Cable box to unscramble all the channels Ð Turn to page 4.  
C. Cable box to unscramble only pay channels, such as HBO, Showtime,  
Cinemax, etc. Ð Turn to page 5.  
*You may need to contact your local cable company for assistance.  
Optional Hookups  
How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapes?  
A. Select a hookup by answering the questions above.  
B. Then modify the connections as shown on page 6.  
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Hooking Up the VCR  
Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box  
A. Basic hookup.  
A
Use this hookup for a simple connection  
which requires fewer accessories.  
From Antenna  
or Cable  
300/75 Ohm  
Adapter  
Back of VCR  
1. Connect as shown.  
ANTENNA  
This connection may require additional  
accessories not provided.  
IN  
IN  
IN  
OUT  
VIDEO  
OR  
OUT  
2. Plug in power cords of VCR and TV.  
OUT  
AUDIO  
Continue to page 7.  
3.  
RF Coaxial Cable  
(supplied)  
Tune the TV to channel 3 to view the VCR.  
75 to 75/300 Ohm  
Separator  
VHF  
UHF  
OR  
Cable/  
Antenna  
Back of TV  
B. Advanced hookup.  
B
Use this hookup for slightly improved  
picture quality and more convenient  
operation Ñ use of TV•VCR button not  
required.  
From Antenna  
or Cable  
300/75 Ohm  
Adapter  
1. Connect as shown.  
OR  
This connection requires additional accessories  
not provided.  
Back of VCR  
Signal  
Splitter  
ANTENNA  
IN  
If your TV is stereo, you may need a Y-adapter  
to hear sound from both channels.  
IN  
IN  
OUT  
OUT  
2. Plug in power cords of VCR and TV.  
OUT  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
Continue to page 7.  
3.  
Audio/Video Cables  
Tune the TV to its video input to watch the  
VCR.  
VIDEO  
INPUT  
RF Coaxial Cable  
(supplied)  
RIGHT  
OUT AUDIO  
S-VIDEO  
IN  
CABLE /  
ANTENNA  
L /  
MONO  
Back of TV  
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Hooking Up the VCR  
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.  
ANTENNA  
This connection may require additional  
accessories not provided.  
RF Coaxial  
Cable  
Cable Box  
IN  
IN  
IN  
IN  
OUT  
OUT  
OUT  
OUT  
2. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
cable box.  
Continue to page 7.  
3.  
RF Coaxial Cable  
(supplied)  
Tune the TV to channel 3 to view the VCR.  
75 to 75/300 Ohm  
Separator  
VHF  
UHF  
OR  
Cable/  
Antenna  
Back of TV  
B
B. Advanced hookup.  
Use this hookup for slightly improved  
picture quality and more convenient  
operation Ñ use of TV•VCR button not  
required.  
Cable Box  
From Cable  
IN  
OUT  
RF Coaxial  
Cable  
1. Connect as shown.  
This connection requires additional accessories  
not provided.  
RF Coaxial  
Cable  
Back of VCR  
Signal  
Splitter  
ANTENNA  
If your TV is stereo, you may need a Y-adapter  
to hear sound from both channels.  
IN  
IN  
IN  
OUT  
OUT  
2. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and  
OUT  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
cable box.  
Continue to page 7.  
3.  
Audio/Video Cables  
Tune the TV to its video input to watch the  
VCR.  
VIDEO  
INPUT  
RF Coaxial Cable  
(supplied)  
RIGHT  
OUT AUDIO  
S-VIDEO  
IN  
CABLE /  
ANTENNA  
L /  
MONO  
Back of TV  
Caution: The unauthorized recording of  
television programs or other materials may  
infringe the rights of others.  
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Hooking Up the VCR  
Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Only Pay Channels  
(such as HBO, Showtime, Pay-Per-View, etc.)  
A. Basic hookup.  
A
Use this hookup for a simple connection  
which requires fewer accessories.  
From Cable  
Back of VCR  
1. Connect as shown.  
RF Coaxial  
Cable  
Cable Box  
ANTENNA  
This connection may require additional  
accessories not provided.  
IN  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
IN  
OUT  
OUT  
OUT  
2. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
cable box.  
Continue to page 7.  
3.  
RF Coaxial Cable  
(supplied)  
Tune the TV to channel 3 to view the VCR.  
75 to 75/300 Ohm  
Separator  
VHF  
UHF  
OR  
Cable/  
Antenna  
Back of TV  
B. Advanced hookup.  
B
Use this hookup for slightly improved  
picture quality and more convenient  
operation Ñ use of TV•VCR button not  
required.  
Cable Box  
From Cable  
IN  
OUT  
Signal  
Splitter  
1. Connect as shown.  
This connection requires additional accessories  
not provided.  
Back of VCR  
If your TV is stereo, you may need a Y-adapter  
to hear sound from both channels.  
ANTENNA  
IN  
IN  
IN  
OUT  
OUT  
2. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and  
OUT  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
cable box.  
Continue to page 7.  
3.  
Audio/Video Cables  
RF Coaxial  
Cable  
(supplied)  
VIDEO  
INPUT  
Tune the TV to its video input to watch the  
VCR. All pay channels are viewed through  
the VCR.  
RIGHT  
OUT AUDIO  
S-VIDEO  
IN  
CABLE /  
ANTENNA  
L /  
MONO  
Back of TV  
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Hooking Up the VCR  
Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes  
A
Option A hookup.  
Use this hookup for a simple connection which  
requires fewer accessories.  
Playback VCR  
From Antenna, Cable  
or Cable Box  
ANTENNA  
1. Select a hookup from pages 2 through 5 and  
IN  
IN  
IN  
then modify with this connection.  
OUT  
OUT  
2. Set the VCR output channel to either channel 3  
OUT  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
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  
(supplied)  
Recording VCR  
3. Connect as shown.  
This connection may require additional accessories  
not provided.  
ANTENNA  
IN  
IN  
IN  
4. Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV.  
OUT  
AUDIO  
OUT  
OUT  
Continue to page 7.  
5.  
VIDEO  
Audio/Video  
Cables  
RF Coaxial  
Cable  
or  
Use the previously selected  
hookup to the TV.  
Option B hookup.  
Use this hookup for slightly improved copy  
quality and more convenient operation Ñ use of  
TV•VCR button not required.  
B
Playback VCR (only)  
ANTENNA  
1. Select a hookup from pages 2 through 5 and  
IN  
IN  
OUT  
AUDIO  
IN  
then modify with this connection.  
OUT  
2. Connect as shown.  
OUT  
VIDEO  
This connection requires additional accessories not  
provided.  
If your TV is stereo, you may need a Y-adapter to hear  
sound from both channels.  
Audio/Video  
Cables  
Recording VCR  
From Antenna, Cable  
or Cable Box  
ANTENNA  
3. Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV.  
IN  
IN  
IN  
OUT  
VIDEO  
Continue to page 7.  
4.  
OUT  
AUDIO  
OUT  
Select the line (audio/video) input on the  
recording VCR to receive the signal from the  
playback VCR.  
RF Coaxial Cable  
(supplied)  
Audio/Video  
Cables  
or  
Caution: The unauthorized recording of  
television programs or other materials  
may infringe the rights of others.  
Use the previously selected  
hookup to the TV.  
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Setting Up the VCR  
Startup  
1. Check accessories with VCR.  
Contact your dealer if any items are missing.  
V
•LD  
REW  
PLAY  
FF  
RF Coaxial Cable  
(Stock No. 221407)  
2 “AAA” Batteries  
STOP  
PAUSE  
REC  
SEARCH  
DISPLAY  
MUTE  
1
PREV CH  
3
2
4
7
5
8
6
9
INPUT  
0
TV•VCR  
SPEED  
CLEAR  
*
F.ADV  
EDIT  
SLOW  
+
TRACKING  
Power Cord  
(Stock No. 221408)  
Remote  
(Stock No. 221406)  
2. Attach power cord to back of VCR.  
1st  
2nd  
3. Insert batteries in remote.  
4. Turn on the TV.  
A. Turn on the TV.  
B. If you used one of the basic hookups, tune the TV to channel 3.  
If you used one of the advanced hookups, tune the TV to the TVÕs  
video input. (See TV ownerÕs manual for details.)  
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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  
1 Timer Recordings  
2 Set Clock  
B. Press MENU•PROG on the remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU  
3 Channels  
on the TV screen.  
4 Preferences  
C. Press 4 to display the PREFERENCES menu.  
PREFERENCES  
D. Press 3 to select either 3 or 4 as the output channel for your  
VCR. This is the channel to which you tune your TV to see the  
picture from the VCR.  
1 Remote Control: VCR1  
2 Front Panel:  
3 Output Channel: 3  
4 Video System:  
5 Play NTSC as:  
AUTO  
AUTO  
NTSC  
¥ If you select Output Channel: 3, you will view the VCRÕs  
output on channel 3 of your TV.  
0 Exit  
¥ If you select Output Channel: 4, you will view the VCRÕs  
output on channel 4 of your TV.  
If you change the output channel, remember to tune your TV to  
the channel you selected (3 or 4) to watch the VCR.  
7. Select the VCR’s video system.  
VCR MAIN MENU  
A. Press VCR1 on the remote.  
1 Timer Recordings  
2 Set Clock  
3 Channels  
B. Press MENU•PROG on the remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU  
4 Preferences  
on the TV screen.  
PREFERENCES  
C. Press 4 to display the PREFERENCES menu.  
1 Remote Control: VCR1  
2 Front Panel:  
3 Output Channel: 3  
4 Video System:  
5 Play NTSC as:  
AUTO  
D. Press 4 to select the type of video that is broadcast in your area.  
AUTO  
NTSC  
¥ Select Video System: AUTO to have the VCR automatically  
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.  
8. 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.  
VCR MAIN MENU  
1 Timer Recordings  
2 Set Clock  
A. Press MENU•PROG on remote to see VCR MAIN MENU on the  
3 Channels  
TV screen.  
4 Preferences  
5 Language  
B. Press 5 to display the LANGUAGE menu.  
¥ Press 1 to display the menus in English.  
¥ Press 2 to to display the menus in Spanish.  
¥ Press 3 to to display the menus in Portuguese.  
LANGUAGE  
Select a language.  
1 English  
2 Spanish  
3 Portuguese  
Press MENU to continue  
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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  
VCRÕs 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  
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 23.  
VCR MAIN MENU  
1 Timer Recordings  
2 Set Clock  
3 Channels  
CHANNELS  
A. Press VCR1 to set remote to control VCR.  
1 Auto Channel Search  
2 Add/Remove Channels  
3 Signal Type: CABLE  
4 Cable Box Setup  
B. Press MENU•PROG on the remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU on  
the TV screen.  
If the menu does not appear on the TV screen:  
¥ Press VCR1 and then press MENU•PROG.  
0 Exit  
¥ If you have used one of the basic hookups, make sure the TV is  
tuned to the same channel (3 or 4) as the Output Channel  
selected in the PREFERENCES menu.  
Check VCR indicator in display panel Ñ it should be on. Press  
TV•VCR to turn it on.  
¥ If you have connected your VCR using one of the advanced  
hookups, tune your TV to its video input (refer to TV OwnerÕs  
manual).  
¥ Check the connections.  
C. Press 3 to select CHANNELS.  
D. Press 1 to begin Auto Channel Search.  
Wait until the channel numbers stop changing. The TV will then  
tune to the lowest channel found. Press 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  
are not active, have weak signals, or you do not want to watch  
them.  
VCR MAIN MENU  
1 Timer Recordings  
2 Set Clock  
3 Channels  
A. Press VCR1 on the remote.  
CHANNELS  
B. Press MENU•PROG on the remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU  
1 Auto Channel Search  
2 Add/Remove Channels  
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.  
ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS  
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  
down on the VCR.  
Press CLEAR to remove  
Press MENU to exit  
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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 TV•VCR button  
lets you switch between the picture coming from the VCR or  
the picture from the TV channel. This button lets you record  
a program on the VCR while watching another channel on  
the TV. Details are on page 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 TV•VCR 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 TV•VCR to see the TV channels.  
The VCR indicator does not light in the display panel.  
Change channels using the TVÕs remote.  
E. Return the TV to the VCR viewing channel (3 or 4) Ñ the  
same Output Channel you selected in step 6.  
F. Press VCR1, then TV•VCR to switch back to the picture  
from the VCR.  
12. Set the time and date.  
VCR  
SLP  
When you first turn on the VCR, Ð Ð : Ð Ð appears in the clock  
area of the VCRÕs display panel.  
A. Press MENU•PROG on remote to see VCR MAIN MENU  
on the TV screen.  
B. Press 2 to display SET CLOCK.  
VCR MAIN MENU  
C. Enter the time and date with the number buttons on the  
1 Timer Recordings  
2 Set Clock  
remote.  
¥ Press 0 before single-digit numbers.  
SET CLOCK  
Example: press 0, then 5, then 0, then 7 for a time  
of 5:07. Press 1 for AM or 2 for PM.  
Time --:--  
(hh:mm)  
¥ Press CLEAR on the remote to change incorrect entries.  
Date --/--/--  
D. Press MENU•PROG to remove the SET CLOCK menu  
from the TV screen and start the clock.  
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.  
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Using the Remote Control  
Controlling a VCR  
The VCRÕs remote controls two compatible GE, RCA, or ProScan VCRs with  
the VCR1 and VCR2•LD buttons. Most compatible VCRs automatically  
respond to VCR1 without being programmed. If you own two compatible  
VCRs, test them to see if VCR1 turns on both VCRs. If it does, then you may  
want to program this VCR to respond to the VCR2•LD button on the remote.  
Program the VCR for Remote Control  
VCR MAIN MENU  
Set the Remote Control feature of the VCR to the  
VCR1 or VCR2•LD position. The remote then  
controls the VCR with either the VCR1 or  
VCR2•LD button Ñ whichever position you  
select in the menu.  
1 Timer Recordings  
2 Set Clock  
3 Channels  
4 Preferences  
PREFERENCES  
1 Remote Control: VCR1  
1. Press MENU•PROG to display the VCR  
2 Front Panel:  
AUTO  
3 Output Channel: 3  
MAIN MENU.  
4 Video System:  
5 Play NTSC as:  
AUTO  
NTSC  
2. Press 4 to display PREFERENCES.  
3. Press 1 to activate the Remote Control  
0 Exit  
feature.  
4. Press VCR1 or VCR2•LD to change the  
setting and program this VCR to respond to  
the VCR1 or VCR2•LD button Ñ whichever  
you select.  
PREFERENCES  
1 Remote Control: VCR1  
2 Front Panel:  
3 Output Channel: 3  
4 Video System:  
5 Play NTSC as:  
AUTO  
AUTO  
NTSC  
Press VCR2 to change  
Important Reminder: Remember you must  
press VCR1 or VCR2•LD on the remote Ñ  
whichever you selected in the menu Ñ  
before the remote will operate this VCR.  
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Using the Remote Control  
Buttons  
Component Buttons  
Press one of the buttons to set the remote to operate that component.  
TV  
VCR1  
Turns on a compatible GE, RCA,  
or ProScan TV and sets the  
remote to control the TV.  
Turns on a compatible GE, RCA,  
or ProScan VCR and sets remote  
to control the VCR.  
LD  
Used with POWER button to  
turn on another brand of TV,  
other than GE, when the remote  
is programmed to control that  
TV. (See page 14.)  
VCR2•LD  
Turns on a compatible GE, RCA,  
or ProScan VCR and sets remote  
to control VCR when it has been  
setup. (See page 11.)  
PLAY  
FF  
REW  
STOP  
PAUSE  
REC  
Used with POWER button to  
turn on compatible RCA or  
ProScan LaserDisc player.  
SEARCH  
DISPLAY  
VCR Function Buttons  
Press VCR1 (VCR2•LD) to set remote to control the VCR to use the function  
buttons.  
MUTE  
PREV CH  
INPUT  
CHAN Up or Down  
1
2
5
8
3
Turns the line input on or off.  
Selects next higher or lower  
channel in the VCRÕs channel  
memory.  
L1 or L2 appears in VCRÕs  
display panel and VIDEO1 or  
VIDEO2 appears on TV screen.  
Line input refers to the signal  
coming from the component  
connected to the audio/video  
input jacks on the back (L1) or  
front (L2) of the VCR.  
4
7
6
9
CLEAR  
Resets time counter to 0:00:00.  
Allows you to change entries  
when setting the clock or VCR for  
a timer recording.  
TV•VCR  
SPEED  
INPUT  
0
CLEAR  
*
MENU•PROG  
DISPLAY  
Displays the VCR MAIN MENU  
on the TV screen.  
Shows VCR operating displays  
on the TV screen.  
EDIT  
F.ADV  
Removes a menu from the  
screen.  
Displays the time counter.  
SLOW  
+
TRACKING  
EDIT  
Numbers (0 through 9)  
Select a channel up to 99 by  
pressing two numbers.  
Signals two properly connected  
VCRs to begin copying a tape.  
See page 25.  
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)  
Fast forwards the tape when the  
VCR is stopped.  
Pauses action for viewing during  
playback.  
Pauses recording to prevent  
recording of unwanted scenes.  
Searches the picture in forward  
motion during playback.  
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Buttons  
VCR Function Buttons  
(continued)  
PLAY  
STOP  
REW (Rewind)  
Plays a tape.  
Rewinds the tape when the VCR  
is stopped.  
Stops the normal functions such  
as record, playback, rewind, fast  
forward, and pause of the VCR.  
POWER  
Turns off VCR when remote is set  
to control the VCR.  
Searches the picture in reverse  
motion during playback.  
TRACKING Up or Down  
Lets you manually reduce the  
streaks that may appear on the  
picture during play or pause.  
SEARCH  
Displays INDEX and ZERO  
SEARCH menus on the TV screen.  
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.  
Reduces picture ÒjitterÓ during  
stop-action playback.  
Advances tape 60 or 120 seconds  
during playback.  
TV•VCR  
SLOW – / +  
Used for slow-motion forward  
playback.  
Switches the picture signal so  
that it either comes from the VCR  
or the TV channel. See page 10.  
REC (Record)  
Starts VCR recording.  
SPEED (Tape Speed)  
Selects a recording speed  
(SP, LP, SLP).  
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.  
MUTE  
CHANNEL Up or Down  
PREV CH (Previous Channel)  
Turns the TV sound on or off.  
Selects next higher or lower  
channel in the TVÕs channel  
memory when remote is set to  
control a TV.  
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.  
Numbers (0 through 9)  
Select a channel up to 99 by  
pressing two numbers.  
CLEAR  
Select a cable channel over 99 by  
pressing and holding 1 until 1– –  
appears on the screen. Then press  
the other two numbers.  
Removes menus or status  
displays from the screen.  
SLOW + and Ð  
Used with the TVÕs menus to  
select and adjust features.  
DISPLAY  
VOL (Volume) Up or Down  
Shows the status displays on the  
screen.  
POWER  
Raises and lowers sound of TV.  
Turns off a compatible TV when  
remote is set to control TV.  
Removes menus or displays from  
the screen.  
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.  
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Using the Remote Control  
Controlling a TV  
The VCRÔs remote is preprogrammed to control the basic functions of a compatible  
GE, RCA, or ProScan TV. The remote can also be set up to control other  
manufacturerÔs brands. To program the remote, enter remote code numbers that  
correspond to your brand.  
Program the Remote for a TV  
1. Turn on the TV.  
Remote  
Button  
Remote  
Button  
Brand *  
Brand *  
2. Point the VCR  
remote at the TV.  
Akai  
03  
NAD  
07  
AOC  
06  
06  
06  
06  
06  
01,06  
06  
06  
06  
NEC  
Panasonic  
Philco  
06  
3. Hold the TV button  
and press two  
Candle  
Citizen  
Colortyme  
Concerto  
Curtis Mathes  
Daewoo  
Daytron  
Electrohome  
Emerson  
Envision  
Fisher  
04,11  
04,06  
03,04,06  
06  
06  
01  
06  
11  
01,05,13  
01,06  
05  
number buttons to  
enter the code for  
your brand. If the  
TV changes  
channels when you  
press CHAN up or  
down, setup is  
Philips  
Pioneer  
Portland  
ProScan  
Proton  
Quasar  
Radio Shack  
RCA  
Realistic  
Sampo  
Samsung  
Sanyo  
06  
complete.  
05,06  
05,08  
00,01,06,11  
06  
06  
06  
4. Release the buttons.  
GE  
06  
Goldstar  
Hallmark  
Hitachi  
Infinity  
J C Penney  
JBL  
06,09  
05,08  
01,05,06,07,  
08,10,  
06,13  
03  
5. Repeat steps 2 – 4  
with a different  
Sears  
code if the first one  
does not work.  
04  
00,01,06,09  
04  
Sharp  
Sony  
Jensen  
JVC  
06  
Soundesign  
Sylvania  
Technics  
Techwood  
Teknika  
TMK  
Toshiba  
Universal  
Victor  
06  
04,06  
11  
06  
06  
06  
05,07,09  
00  
10,11  
03,06  
06  
04  
06  
04,05,07  
04,06  
04  
04,06,12  
06  
Kawasho  
Kenwood  
Loewe  
Luxman  
LXI  
Magnavox  
Marants  
Marantz  
MGA  
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.  
10  
Wards  
00,01,04,06,  
13  
Mitsubishi  
MTC  
06,12  
06  
Zenith  
02  
* The remote may not be able to control every  
model TV of the brands listed.  
Operate the TV  
After you have set up your remote to control your TV, test the TV buttons  
to see which ones operate your TV.  
1. Point the remote at the TV and press TV.  
2. If TV does not turn on in step 1, press TV and then POWER.  
3. Use the ÒTV Function ButtonsÓ as described on page 13.  
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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.  
VCR MAIN MENU  
2. Press 4 to display the PREFERENCES menu.  
3. Press 5 to select NTSC or PAL playback.  
1 Timer Recordings  
2 Set Clock  
3 Channels  
4 Preferences  
¥ Select Play NTSC as: PAL to have the tape play back in  
PREFERENCES  
PAL.  
1 Remote Control: VCR1  
2 Front Panel:  
3 Output Channel: 3  
4 Video System:  
5 Play NTSC as:  
AUTO  
¥ Select Play NTSC as: NTSC to have the tape play back in  
AUTO  
NTSC  
NTSC.  
Play a Tape  
0 Exit  
1. Turn on the TV and tune it to channel 3, 4, or TVÕs video input  
to see the picture from the VCR.  
2. Insert a tape in the VCR.  
VCR automatically turns on. The cassette-in  
indicator  
lights and the VCR indicator lights. The tape automatically  
begins playback if the safety tab on the cassette has been  
removed.  
Safety Tab  
3. Press PLAY, if necessary. PLAY appears in the VCRÕs display  
panel.  
4. Press TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the  
picture, if necessary. Details are on page 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 rewinding.  
7. Press EJECT on the VCR to eject the tape once it is completely  
rewound.  
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Playing a Tape  
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 VCRÕs display panel.  
2. Press TRACKING up or down to reduce any  
jittering of the picture.  
3. Press PAUSE or PLAY to return to playback.  
The VCR will automatically switch from stop-  
action playback to stop after a few minutes.  
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.  
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Playing a Tape  
Using the Playback Features  
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 – or + to start slow-  
motion playback.  
SLOW+ appears in the VCRÕs 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  
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1. Press REW to search in reverse at a faster-than-  
normal speed.  
2. Press REW or PLAY to return to playback.  
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Digital Auto Tracking  
The VCR has digital auto tracking which adjusts the picture when playing back a  
tape recorded on another VCR. Automatic tracking is turned on whenever a tape is  
inserted or the VCRÕs power is turned on.  
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Manual Tracking  
Occasionally, you may need to manually adjust tracking on a tape recorded on a  
different VCR or camcorder. The TRACKING buttons on the remote or VCR are  
used when playing a tape. They have no effect during recording.  
¥ When streaks or snow appear, press TRACKING up  
or down for the best possible picture.  
¥ Press TRACKING up or down during stop-action  
pause to reduce picture ÒjitterÓ.  
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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  
counter, date, time, and tape speed on the TV  
screen. The time will appear in the display  
panel.  
STOP  
CH 05  
0:30:00  
Press  
DISPLAY  
Status Displays  
Will Time Out  
The time and date must be set before they are  
displayed. If you do not press DISPLAY again,  
these displays will time out.  
11/18/95 Sat 01:30AM SLP  
2. Press DISPLAY again to have only the time  
counter remain on the TV screen. The time  
counter will appear instead of the time in the  
VCRÕs display panel.  
0:30:00  
Hours  
Minutes  
Press  
DISPLAY  
Again  
3. Press DISPLAY again to remove the time  
Seconds  
counter from the TV screen.  
Time Counter Only  
Will Not Time Out  
The time counter will remain in the VCRÕs  
display panel and no status displays will  
appear on the TV screen. This is convenient  
for editing tapes.  
4. Press DISPLAY again to return to the normal  
status displays.  
No Displays  
Press  
Turning off the VCR automatically returns the  
displays to normal.  
DISPLAY  
Again  
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.  
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For example, if a 30-minute program was recorded at the beginning of the  
tape, you would:  
REW  
PLAY  
FF  
REC  
STOP  
PAUSE  
1. Insert the prerecorded tape. Press STOP.  
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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  
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counter to 0:00:00.  
4. Press FF on the remote or FWD on the VCR to  
fast forward the tape until the time counter  
reads 0:30:00. Press STOP.  
This is the approximate end of the program  
and you can begin recording at this spot.  
5. Press DISPLAY twice to remove the time  
counter from the screen and return to the  
normal displays.  
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Playing a Tape  
Using the Playback Features  
Index Search  
The VCR has a ÒVHS Index Search SystemÓ that automatically records an index mark on the tape every time you stop and  
then start a new recording. During playback you can locate the program you want to play by the number of index marks.  
The VCR will automatically locate the index number you select. The VCR will search forward or reverse from the location  
you are on the tape.  
1. Insert the prerecorded tape and press STOP.  
2. Press SEARCH on the remote to display the INDEX SEARCH menu  
INDEX SEARCH  
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.  
Enter Index Number  
01  
Press FWD or REW  
Press SEARCH to exit  
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  
0:30:00  
missed by the VCR.  
¥ A mark too close to your location on the tape.  
¥ The mark at the beginning of a recorded segment of five minutes  
or less.  
¥ The first index mark on the tape when you start at the beginning  
of the tape.  
Zero Search  
The zero search feature 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.  
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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  
REW  
PLAY  
current tape counter is displayed.  
FF  
REC  
STOP  
PAUSE  
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ZERO SEARCH  
ZERO SEARCH  
Current tape counter is  
2:17:25  
Current tape counter is  
-2:17:25  
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Press REW to go to 0:00  
Press SEARCH to exit  
Press FWD to go to 0:00  
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 (Ð ) 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.  
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Recording a Program  
Types of Recordings  
Your VCR provides different types of recording. These types are explained in the following sections:  
Basic Recording Ð Operating Instructions  
Recording While You're Away  
Timer Recording  
One Touch Recording (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 VCRÕs display panel. The VCR automatically selects the  
playback speed (SP, LP, or SLP).  
Cassette  
Type  
Recording Time  
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 frame advance work well in SP.  
Recording Pause  
This feature allows you to prevent recording short passages of unwanted material.  
Press PAUSE during recording to stop and start recording.  
REC P appears in the VCRÕs display panel.  
The VCR will automatically switch from pause to stop after a few  
minutes.  
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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 TVÕs video input channel.  
1. Insert a tape with safety tab in place.  
The cassette-in indicator  
lights in the VCRÕs display panel.  
2. Press VCR1 (VCR2•LD) to set remote to control the VCR.  
3. If using one of the basic hookups, make sure the VCR indicator  
appears in the VCRÕs display panel. If not, press TV•VCR to turn it  
on.  
4. Select recording speed using SPEED on the remote.  
The tape speed indicator appears in the VCRÕs display panel and  
on the TV screen.  
5. Select the channel to be recorded.  
The channel number appears in the VCRÕs display panel and on the  
TV screen.  
6. Press REC on the remote or RECORD on the VCR to begin  
recording. REC appears in the VCRÕs display panel while the VCR  
is recording.  
Watch a TV Channel While VCR is Recording a Different  
Channel  
1. Follow steps 1 through 6 above.  
2. If using one of the basic hookups, press TV•VCR to switch to the  
TV channel. The VCR indicator will turn off in the display panel.  
3. Press TV to set the remote to control TV functions for a compatible  
TV.  
4. Select the channel you want to watch with the TVÕs channel  
buttons.  
5. Press STOP when recording is finished.  
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Recording a Program  
Recording While You’re Away (Timer Recording)  
The timer program feature lets you program the VCR to record up to eight different  
programs within a one year period. Before setting the timer, make sure that:  
¥ The clock is set correctly.  
¥ A tape with safety tab has been inserted with enough tape to record the programs.  
¥ The remote is set to control the VCR Ñ using VCR1 (VCR2•LD).  
¥ If you receive all channels through a cable box (or satellite receiver), select a cable  
box or satellite receiver channel on the next page.  
Setting a Timer Recording  
VCR MAIN MENU  
1. Press MENU•PROG on remote to display VCR MAIN  
1 Timer Recordings  
MENU.  
2. Press 1 to display TIMER RECORDINGS menu.  
TIMER RECORDINGS  
1 Create a New Program  
3. Press 1 to display Create a New Program menu.  
4. Press 1, 2, 3, or 4 to select type of program.  
How often should this  
program record?  
1 One Time Ñ single program recorded once.  
1 One Time  
2 Daily Ñ program recorded at same time every day.  
3 Weekdays Ñ program recorded at same  
time Monday through Friday.  
Program 1 (One Time)  
Channel  
--  
4 Weekly Ñ program recorded at same time  
once a week.  
Program 1 (One Time)  
5. Press number buttons on the remote to enter the channel  
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.  
Channel  
08  
Start Time --:--  
Program 1 (One Time)  
Press CLEAR to correct an entry.  
Channel  
Start Time 02:10 AM 1=AM  
End Time --:-- 2=PM  
08  
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.  
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  
6. Select recording speed using SPEED on the remote.  
7. Press MENU•PROG to enter your program. A reminder  
appears which will time out or you can press  
Press CLEAR to correct  
Press MENU to save  
MENU•PROG to return to the VCR MAIN MENU.  
PROGRAMS OVERLAP may appear on the screen if you  
have entered two programs where the times overlap.  
8. The TIMER RECORDINGS menu appears. Press 1 to enter  
an additional timer program, or press 0 to exit.  
Program 1  
has been saved.  
9. Turn off the VCR before recording begins.  
TIMER appears in the VCRÕs display panel when the timer  
has been programmed.  
10. If using a cable box, 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.  
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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  
VCR MAIN MENU  
receiver) as the channel to be recorded in the TIMER RECORDINGS menu.  
1 Timer Recordings  
2 Set Clock  
3 Channels  
1. Press MENU•PROG to display the VCR MAIN MENU on  
the TV screen.  
CHANNELS  
2. Press 3 to select CHANNELS menu.  
1 Auto Channel Search  
2 Add/Remove Channels  
3 Signal Type: CABLE  
4 Cable Box Setup  
3. Press 4 to select CABLE BOX SETUP menu.  
4. Cable box not used for all channels: Press 2. You are  
CABLE BOX SETUP  
finished with cable box setup.  
Is a cable box being  
used ith the VCR for  
all channels?  
Cable box used for all channels: Press 1 to continue .  
5. Press two numbers on the remote to enter the output  
1 Yes  
2 No  
channel of your cable box (or satellite receiver). Press 0  
before a single-digit number. Valid numbers are 01 – 99.  
CABLE BOX SETUP  
If you connected your cable box (or satellite receiver) to  
the VCR using itÕs AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jacks, press INPUT  
on the remote to select the VIDEO IN option.  
Enter the output  
channel of the cable  
box.  
Press CLEAR on the remote to correct an entry.  
--  
6. Press MENU•PROG to proceed.  
CABLE BOX SETUP  
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  
The VCR will now receive  
all channels from the  
cable box on VCR Ch 03.  
TIMER RECORDINGS menu.  
7. Press MENU•PROG to proceed.  
Press MENU to exit  
Check or Clear a Timer Recording  
1. Press MENU•PROG on remote to display the VCR MAIN  
VCR MAIN MENU  
MENU on the TV screen.  
1 Timer Recordings  
2. Press 1 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu.  
3. Press 2 for Review Existing Progs. feature.  
TIMER RECORDINGS  
1 Create a New Program  
2 Review Existing Progs.  
The first program in the timer is displayed.  
¥ Check the Programs: Press MENU•PROG to display  
information for the next program.  
Program 1 (One Time)  
¥ Clear the Program: Press CLEAR when the program  
appears that you want to delete.  
Channel  
Start Time 02:10 PM  
End Time 03:35 PM  
08  
Start Date 11/18/95 Sat  
Tape Speed SLP  
Press CLEAR to delete  
Press MENU for next prog  
Timer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input  
The line input refers to the signal coming from the  
AUDIO and VIDEO IN jacks of the VCR. Recording  
from the line input is convenient if you have a satellite  
receiver or similar component attached to these jacks.  
To timer record from the component connected to the  
VCRÕs line input:  
Program 1 (One Time)  
Channel  
Start Time --:--  
End Time --:--  
VIDEO1  
Start Date --/--/--  
Tape Speed SLP  
Press CLEAR to correct  
Press MENU to exit  
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.  
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Recording a Program  
One Touch Recording  
One touch recording lets you record up to four hours without using the timer program feature. The VCR  
will turn off automatically at the end of the recording.  
RECORD  
VCR  
SLP  
H
M
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 VCRÕs display panel or on the TV screen.  
Press  
RECORD  
Recording  
Time  
R
0:30  
1:00  
1:30  
2:00  
3:00  
4:00  
0:00  
(30 Min)  
(1 Hr)  
RECORD LENGTH 0:00  
CH 04  
REW  
PLAY  
FF  
REC  
STOP  
(1 Hr, 30 Min)  
(2 Hrs)  
PAUSE  
C
Press REC to set length  
(3 Hrs)  
(4 Hrs)  
One Touch Display on  
TV Screen  
N
(OTR Turns Off)  
Each press increases the time Ñ 30 minutes up to four  
hours.  
The amount of time the VCR will record and X– REC  
will appear in the VCRÕs display panel.  
You can increase the amount of recording time by  
pressing REC on the remote or RECORD on the VCR.  
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.  
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Recording a Program  
Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes  
Operating Instructions (Refer to hookup on page 6.)  
Use this VCR as the playback VCR and the other VCR as the recording VCR. If you have two compatible VCRs,  
use the AutoEdit feature described below.  
1. Turn on the TV and VCRs.  
2. Tune TV to the VCR viewing channel, either 3, 4, or TVÕs video input.  
3. If you have connected your VCR using Option A (page 6), tune  
Caution: The unauthorized  
recording of television  
recording VCR to channel 3 or 4 Ñ the one selected in the Output  
Channel feature in the PREFERENCES menu.  
programs and other  
materials may infringe the  
If you have connected your VCR using Option B (page 6), press INPUT  
rights of others.  
on recording VCR to select the line input. Select L1 to record from jacks  
on the back of the VCR or L2 to record from 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 18 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 the recording VCR.  
7. Press PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the same time to begin copying  
the tape.*  
8. Edit out segments that you do not want to copy by pressing PAUSE on  
recording VCR to stop copying the tape. Then locate the next segment  
you want to copy on the playback VCR by using FWD, REW, and PLAY.  
Press PAUSE on the playback VCR. Press PAUSE at the same time on  
both VCRs to resume copying.  
9. Press STOP on both VCRs when you are finished.  
* You may turn off the TV after the recording has started as it does not have  
to be on to copy a tape.  
Using Dual Remote with AutoEditTM  
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. Follow steps 1 – 4 in the ÒOperating InstructionsÓ above.  
2. Press VCR1 on remote to control recording VCR. Press REC on the  
remote, then PAUSE, to put recording VCR in pause mode.  
3. Press VCR2•LD on remote to control playback VCR.  
4. Use FF, REW, and PLAY to locate the point where you want to begin  
copying. Press PAUSE while VCR is playing to put playback VCR in  
pause mode.  
5. Press EDIT on remote to start the VCRs copying.  
6. Press EDIT again when you want to stop the tape from copying.  
7. Repeat steps 4 – 6 as needed.  
8. Press VCR1, STOP, then VCR2•LD, STOP, when you are finished.  
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References  
Location of Controls  
Front Panel  
Tape Compartment  
Remote Sensor  
POWER  
CHANNEL/TRACKING (Up or Down)  
Turns the VCR on or off.  
Selects next higher or lower channel in  
the VCRÕs channel memory.  
RECORD  
Adjusts tracking when a tape is playing.  
Starts VCR recording.  
Used for one touch recording.  
EJECT  
Press when the VCR is stopped to eject  
the cassette.  
Remote Sensor  
Receives signals from the remote control.  
Aim the remote at this sensor with no  
objects between them.  
FWD (Fast Forward)  
Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is  
stopped.  
REW  
Searches the picture forward during  
playback.  
Rewinds the tape when the VCR is  
stopped.  
INPUT  
Searches the picture in reverse during  
playback.  
Turns the line input on or off. L1 or L2  
appears in VCRÕs display panel and  
VIDEO1 or VIDEO2 appears on the TV  
screen.  
STOP  
Stops the normal functions such as record,  
playback, rewind, fast forward, or pause.  
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.  
TV•VCR  
Switches the picture signal so that it either  
comes from the VCR or the TV channel.  
See page 10.  
PAUSE  
Pauses action for viewing during  
playback.  
VIDEO and AUDIO IN Jacks  
Pauses recording to prevent recording of  
unwanted scenes.  
Receives signals from another component,  
like a VCR or camcorder, when it is  
connected to these jacks.  
PLAY  
Plays a tape.  
Use INPUT to select L2 in the VCRÕs  
display panel to record from these jacks.  
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Location of Controls  
Back Panel  
ANTENNA  
IN  
IN  
IN  
OUT  
OUT  
OUT  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
VIDEO and AUDIO IN Jacks  
ANTENNA IN 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  
VCRÕs display panel to record from these jacks.  
Receives the signal from an antenna or cable  
system that is attached to this connector.  
ANTENNA OUT Connector  
Passes signal to TV using the coaxial cable  
supplied.  
VIDEO and AUDIO 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. 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.  
1 Timer Recordings  
2 Set Clock  
3. Press 2 to select Front Panel: AUTO, BRIGHT, or DIM.  
3 Channels  
4 Preferences  
¥ Select AUTO to keep the display panel bright when VCR  
is on and dim when it is off.  
PREFERENCES  
1 Remote Control: VCR1  
2 Front Panel:  
3 Output Channel: 3  
AUTO  
¥ Select BRIGHT to keep the display panel bright.  
4 Video System:  
5 Play NTSC as:  
AUTO  
NTSC  
¥ Select DIM to keep the display panel dim.  
0 Exit  
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References  
Location of Controls  
Display Panel  
Channel Number  
or Line Indicator  
Tape  
Speed  
Cassette-In  
VCR  
SLP  
AM  
Status  
Time Counter  
or Time  
Frame advance  
Play pause  
Cassette-In Indicator (  
Lights when a tape is in the VCR.  
)
STILL  
STILL  
STOP  
VCR stopped  
Channel Number, L1, or L2  
TAPE flashes Set for timer Ð no tape  
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.  
TIMER  
X-REC  
Timer recording set  
One touch recording in  
progress  
Tape Speed Indicators (SP, LP, or SLP)  
Press SPEED on the remote to change.  
Status Indicators  
Show what the VCR is doing.  
Time or Time Counter  
EJECT  
FFWD  
HELLO  
PLAY  
REC  
Ejecting Tape  
Fast forward  
Turned on  
Press DISPLAY on the remote to switch  
between the current time and elapsed-time  
counter.  
Playback  
Record  
VCR Indicator (Applies Only to Basic  
Hookups)  
REC P  
Record pause  
Rewind  
Press TV•VCR to turn on or off.  
REW  
VCR indicator on: Picture from VCR.  
VCR indicator off: Picture from TV channel.  
Forward search  
Reverse search  
Slow motion  
SRCH +  
SRCH –  
SLOW +  
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Specifications  
Format:  
VHS  
Record/Playback  
Video: 4-Head  
System:  
Audio: 2 Mono record/playback system  
Video Signal System:  
Antenna:  
PAL M and NTSC Recording and Playback  
75-ohm external VHF/UHF combined  
antenna terminal  
Tuner:  
USA:  
181 channels capability*  
(125 cable channels)  
Type:  
AutoProgramming frequency synthesis  
100-240-V AC (+/- 10%), 50-60 Hz  
Power Requirement:  
Power Consumption:  
18 watts  
(6 watts in standby mode)  
Dimensions:  
3.5 inches high  
(90 mm)  
15.43 inches wide  
(392 mm)  
12.1 inches deep  
(309.5 mm)  
Weight:  
Other:  
9.46 pounds  
(4.3 kg)  
Automatic Head Cleaner  
30 - Minute Memory Backup  
Storage Temperature  
Range:  
- 22 F to +149 F  
û
û
Operating  
Temperature Range:  
+41 F to +104 F  
û
û
*Check your cable companyÔs compatibility requirements.  
Cleaning the VCR  
Use a soft, dry, and clean cloth or dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner to  
dust your VCR. Remove dust from the ventilation holes on the top, back, sides,  
and bottom of the cabinet.  
Plastic surfaces are easily scratched and can be marred by alcohol and various  
solvents. Do not use any scouring agents, solvents, or abrasive products.  
Avoid excessive use of oil-based furniture polishes since the materials used in  
the cabinet will accumulate more dust. We recommend using a non-abrasive,  
anti-static cleaner and polisher.  
If an object or liquid penetrates the VCR, unplug it immediately and have it  
checked by an authorized technician.  
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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  
Here's what to try:  
¥ Plug VCR into an operating outlet.  
¥ Check connections.  
No power  
¥ 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.  
Clock shows incorrect time or date  
Remote locks up  
¥ 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.  
¥ Aim remote at VCR with no objects between them.  
¥ Change batteries.  
VCR does not respond to remote  
Remote no longer controls a GE TV  
¥ 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.  
¥ Press 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.  
Remote no longer controls a compatible TV, other  
than GE  
¥ Check setting of Remote Control: VCR1/VCR2 feature. See page 11.  
VCR only responds to VCR2•LD button on remote  
¥ Press TV•VCR to turn VCR indicator on. See page 10.  
¥ Check TV channel selected (3 or 4) to make sure it matches the channel  
No picture when VCR turned on Ð using a basic  
hookup  
selected with the Output Channel feature. See page 8.  
¥ Press TV•VCR to turn VCR indicator off.  
¥ Switch TV to an active channel.  
¥ Check antenna connections.  
Poor or no picture for normal TV viewing  
Snowy or no picture during playback  
¥ Press TV•VCR to turn VCR indicator on.  
¥ Check TV channel selected (3 or 4) to make sure it matches the channel  
selected with the Output Channel feature. See page 8.  
¥ Check TVÕs fine tuning.  
¥ Check video cable connections between VCR and TV monitor.  
¥ Set TV monitor to video input channel.  
¥ Try another tape.  
¥ Some snow/streaks are normal during search, frame advance, slow-motion,  
or stop-action playback.  
¥ If tape is recorded in NTSC, make sure Play NTSC as: NTSC or PAL feature is  
set correctly. See page 15.  
No color picture  
¥ If PLAY/NTSC is not set correctly, the VCR may play a black and white  
picture.  
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Trouble  
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.  
Time counter not working  
¥ A minus (Ð) will appear in front of the time if you rewind the tape farther  
back than a counter reading of 0:00:00.  
¥ No cassette in VCR.  
Will not record or play  
¥ Eject and re-insert cassette.  
¥ Broken tape Ñ try another cassette.  
¥ Some snow/streaks are normal during search, frame advance, slow-motion,  
or stop-action playback.  
Streaks in picture during normal playback  
Will not record  
¥ VCR is in pause mode. Press PAUSE.  
¥ Safety tab removed from cassette.  
¥ Make sure the line indicators (L1 and L2) are turned off in VCRÕs display  
panel for normal recording from the VCRÕs tuner. Press INPUT to turn off  
the line indicator.  
¥ Tape already rewound.  
Rewind does not operate  
¥ Program entered incorrectly (wrong channel or times).  
¥ Power interruption. Clock area in display panel will show - -:- -.  
¥ Check to see if time and date are correct Ñ including AM/PM.  
¥ Program exceeded tapeÕs length or tape was not rewound beforehand.  
¥ VCR was not turned off at the time recording was to start.  
¥ No tape in VCR or cassetteÕs safety tab broken off.  
Timer recording not made  
or wrong program recorded  
¥ 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.  
VCR makes noise when stopped  
¥ Check antenna connections.  
¥ Check Signal Type: CABLE/ANTENNA feature. See page 9.  
Will not auto search active  
channels correctly  
¥ Cable channels over 69 can only be selected if Signal Type:  
Cannot select channels over 69  
CABLE/ANTENNA feature is set to CABLE. Details are on page 9.  
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Index  
Accessories, Included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
Add or Remove Channels from Memory . . . . . .9  
ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS Menu . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
Antenna Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,3  
ANTENNA IN Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6,27  
ANTENNA OUT Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6,27  
Attaching Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
AUDIO and VIDEO IN Jacks . . . . . . . .6,23,25,26,27  
AUDIO and VIDEO OUT Jacks . . . . . .3-6,23,25,27  
Auto Channel Search Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
Auto Head Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16  
AutoEdit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25  
Back Panel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27  
Basic Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21  
Batteries, Inserting in Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
Buttons  
Editing and Copying Tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25  
EJECT Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15,26  
Escoge una Lengua . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
F.ADV (Frame Advance) Button . . . . . . . . . .12,16  
Fast Forward Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17  
FF and FWD (Fast Forward)  
Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12,17,18,19,25,26  
First-Time Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-10  
Frame Advance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16  
Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26  
Front Panel: AUTO/BRIGHT/DIM Feature . . . . .27  
Head Cleaner, Auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16  
Hookups  
Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3  
Audio/Video Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,3-6  
Cable TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,3-5  
Two VCRs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Index Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19  
INDEX SEARCH Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19  
Indicators in Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28  
Indicators, Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28  
INPUT Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12,23,25,26,27  
Inserting a Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15  
L1 and L2 Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . .12,25,26,27,28  
LANGUAGE Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
Language, Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
Line Input, Recording From . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23  
Location of Controls  
Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12  
TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13  
VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13  
Cable Box Channel, Selecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23  
Cable System With Cable Box  
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,4-5  
Cable System Without Cable Box  
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,3  
CABLE BOX SETUP Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23  
Cassette, Inserting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15  
Cassette-In Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15,21,28  
CHAN and CHANNEL Up or Down  
Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10,12-13,26  
Channel Number Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28  
CHANNELS Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9,23  
Checking Timer Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23  
Checks, Trouble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30-31  
Choosing a Hookup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2  
Cleaning the VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29  
CLEAR Button . . . . . . . . . . . . .10,12-13,18,19,22-23  
Clearing Timer Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23  
Commercial Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19  
Connections  
Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3  
Audio/Video Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,3-6  
Cable TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,3-5  
Two VCRs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1  
Controlling  
TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14  
VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11  
Copying and Editing Tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25  
Copying Tape, Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,6  
Date, Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
Design Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29  
Digital Auto Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17  
DISPLAY Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13,18,28  
Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27-28  
Displays, Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18,28  
EDIT Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25  
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13  
VCR Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27  
VCR Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27-28  
VCR Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26  
LP Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20  
Manual Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17  
MENU•PROG Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8,9,12,22-23  
MUTE Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13  
NTSC Video Playback Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15  
NTSC Video System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8,15  
Number Buttons . . . . . . .8-11,12-13,14,15,19,22-23  
On-Screen Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18  
One Touch Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24  
One Touch recording, Stopping . . . . . . . . . . . . .24  
Operation, First Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-10  
OTR (One Touch Recording) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24  
Output Channel, Selecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
PAL Video System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8,15  
Panel Display Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27  
PAUSE Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12,16,20,25,26  
Pause for Stop Action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16  
Pause, Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20  
Picture Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17  
PLAY Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13,15,16,17,25,26  
Playing a Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15  
POWER Button . . . . . . . . . . . .11,12-13,14,22,24,26  
Power Cord, Attaching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
PREFERENCES Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . .8,9,11,15,27  
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Index  
PREV CH (Previous Channel) Button . . . . . . . .13  
Problems, Solving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30-31  
Programming Remote to Control  
Compatible TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14  
Programming Remote to Control VCR . . . . . . .11  
PROGRAMS OVERLAP Message . . . . . . . . . . . .22  
REC and RECORD Buttons . . . . . . .13,21,24,25,26  
REC Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21,28  
REC P (Record Pause) Indicator . . . . . . . . . .20,28  
Recording  
STILL Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16,28  
Stop Action Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16  
STOP Button . . . . . . .13,15,18,19,21,22,23,24,25,26  
Stopping a Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22  
Stopping an Express Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . .24  
Tab, Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15  
Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1  
Tape Speed Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20,28  
Tape, Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15  
Time and Date, Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
Time Counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18,19,28  
Time Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28  
Time, Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
TIMER Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22,28  
Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22  
TIMER RECORDINGS Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . .22-23  
TRACKING Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . .13,15,16,17,26  
Tracking, Digital Auto and Manual . . . . . . . . . .17  
Trouble Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30-31  
Turn On TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
Turn on VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
TV Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12,14  
TV Control with Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14  
TV Function Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13  
TV, Controlling with Remote . . . . . . . . . .12-13,14  
TV, Turn On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
TVs, Compatible Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14  
TV•VCR Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10,13,21,26  
Types of Recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20  
VCR Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26-28  
VCR Function Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13  
VCR Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10,15,21,28  
VCR MAIN MENU . . . . . . . . . . . .8,9,11,15,22-23,27  
VCR, Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29  
VCR, Controlling with Remote . . . . . . . .11,12-13  
VCR, Turn On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
VCR1 and VCR2•LD  
Basic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21  
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20  
From Another VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25  
One Program While Watching Another .21  
One Touch (OTR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24  
Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20  
Speeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20  
Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22-23  
Recording While YouÕre Away  
(Timer Recording) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22  
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-14  
Remote Control: VCR1/VCR2 Feature . . . . . . .11  
Remote Function Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13  
Remote Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26  
Remove or Add Channels from Memory . . . . . .9  
REMOVE/ADD CHANNELS Menu . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
REW (Rewind) Button . . . . . . . . . . .13,15,17,19,25  
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . .Inside Front Cover  
Safety Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15  
Satellite Receiver Channel, Selecting . . . . . . . . .23  
SEARCH Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13,19  
Search, Fast Forward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17  
Search, Rewind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17  
Selecione o Idioma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
Select an Output Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
Select Cable Box or Satellite Receiver  
Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23  
Select the Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
Selecting a Video System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
Sensor, Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26  
SET CLOCK Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
Set the Time and Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
Setting a Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22  
Setting Up the VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-10  
Signal Type: CABLE/ANTENNA Feature . . . . . . .9  
SLOW + and Ð Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13,17  
Slow Motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17  
SLOW+ Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17,28  
SLP Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20  
Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30-31  
SP Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20  
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29  
SPEED Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13,20,21,24,28  
Speeds, Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20  
Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-10  
Status Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18,28  
Buttons . . . . . . . .8,9,10,11,12,14,21,22,24,25  
VCR1/VCR2 Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11  
VCRs Memory, Placing Channels In . . . . . . . . . .9  
VCRs, Connecting for Tape Copying . . . . . . . .2,6  
Video Playback Mode for NTSC Recordings . .15  
Video System, Selecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
VIDEO1 and VIDEO2 Indicators . . . . . . . . . .23,26  
VOL Up or Down Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13  
Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Inside Front Cover  
Watch One Channel While  
Recording Another . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21  
X-REC Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24,28  
Zero Search Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19  
ZERO SEARCH Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19  
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