GE VCR VGN550 User Manual
VGN550  
VCR User’s Guide  
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Introduction  
Table of Contents  
Auto Head Cleaner________________ 19  
Pause for Stop-Action______________ 20  
Slow Motion______________________ 20  
Digital Auto Tracking _____________ 20  
Manual Tracking __________________20  
Picture Search ____________________ 21  
Variable Speed Picture Search  
Important Information  
Warnings______________________________ i  
Cautions ______________________________ i  
Hooking Up the VCR  
Choosing a Hookup ____________________ 2  
Antenna or Cable System Without a  
Cable Box _________________________ 3  
Cable System With Cable Box to  
and Frame Advance Using  
JOG SHUTTLE on Remote ________21  
DISPLAY Button __________________ 22  
Time Counter_____________________ 22  
Index Search _____________________ 23  
Zero Search ______________________ 24  
Commercial Scan _________________ 24  
Unscramble All Channels ___________ 4  
Cable System With Cable Box to  
Unscramble Only Pay Channels______ 5  
Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes_ 6  
Setting Up the VCR  
Recording a Program  
Startup  
Types of Recordings___________________ 25  
Using the Recording Features  
Check Accessories With VCR ________ 7  
Attach Power Cord to Back of VCR ___ 7  
Insert Batteries in Remote ___________ 7  
Turn on the TV ____________________ 8  
Turn on the VCR___________________ 8  
Select the VCRÕs Output Channel ____ 8  
Select the Language/Escoge una  
Lengua _________________________ 9  
Place Channels in the VCRÕs  
Recording Speeds _________________ 25  
Recording Pause __________________ 25  
Basic Recording Ð  
Operating Instructions_____________ 26  
Watch a TV Channel While VCR  
is Recording a Different Channel ____ 26  
Recording While You're Away  
Timer Recording __________________ 27  
Select Cable Box or Satellite  
Memory_________________________ 9  
Add or Remove Channels from  
Receiver Channel _______________ 28  
Check or Clear a  
VCRÕs Memory _________________ 10  
Use TV•VCR Button _______________ 10  
Set the Time and Date _____________ 11  
Timer Recording _______________ 28  
Timer Recording From the  
VCRÕs Line Input _______________ 28  
One Touch Recording _________________ 29  
Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP___ 30  
Recording Audio Only_________________ 31  
Using Two VCRs for Copying  
Using the Remote Control  
Component, VCR, TV, Cable Box, and  
Digital Satellite System  
Receiver Function Buttons _____ 12-13  
Controlling a VCR ____________________ 14  
Controlling a TV ______________________ 15  
Controlling a Cable Box or Digital  
Satellite System Receiver _________ 16  
Controlling an Auxiliary RCA  
and Editing Tapes__________________ 32  
Using Dual Remote with AutoEdit ______ 32  
References  
Location of Controls  
Component_____________________ 17  
Front Panel_______________________ 33  
Back Panel _______________________ 34  
Display Panel __________________ 34-35  
Trouble Checks ____________________ 36-37  
Specifications_________________________ 38  
Cleaning the VCR _____________________ 38  
Index _____________________________ 39-41  
Playing a Tape  
Operating Instructions  
Video Playback Mode _____________ 18  
Play a Tape_______________________ 18  
Using the Playback Features  
Tape Playback: HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX  
Feature________________________ 19  
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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.  
RIGHT L/MONO  
IN  
IN  
OR  
OUT  
OUT  
2. Plug in power cords of VCR and TV.  
RIGHT L/MONO  
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
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, hi-fi stereo playback, and  
more convenient operation Ñ use of  
TV•VCR button not required.  
From Antenna  
or Cable  
300/75 Ohm  
Adapter  
OR  
1. Connect as shown.  
This connection requires additional accessories  
not provided.  
Signal  
Splitter  
Back of VCR  
ANTENNA  
If your TV is not stereo, connect its audio jack to  
the VCRÕs AUDIO L/MONO jack to hear sound  
from both channels.  
RIGHT L/MONO  
IN  
IN  
OUT  
OUT  
RIGHT L/MONO  
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
2. Plug in power cords of VCR and TV.  
Continue to page 7.  
3.  
Audio/Video Cables  
VIDEO  
INPUT  
Tune the TV to its video input to watch the  
VCR.  
RF Coaxial Cable  
(supplied)  
L /  
MONO  
OUT AUDIO  
S-VIDEO  
IN  
CABLE /  
ANTENNA  
RIGHT  
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  
RF Coaxial  
Cable  
Cable Box  
This connection may require additional  
accessories not provided.  
RIGHT L/MONO  
IN  
IN  
IN  
OUT  
OUT  
OUT  
RIGHT L/MONO  
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
2. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and  
cable box.  
Continue to page 7.  
RF Coaxial Cable  
(supplied)  
3.  
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, hi-fi stereo playback, 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 not stereo, connect its audio jack to  
the VCRÕs AUDIO L/MONO jack to hear sound  
from both channels.  
RIGHT L/MONO  
IN  
IN  
OUT  
OUT  
RIGHT L/MONO  
AUDIO  
2. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and  
VIDEO  
cable box.  
Audio/Video Cables  
Continue to page 7.  
3.  
VIDEO  
INPUT  
Tune the TV to its video input to watch the  
VCR.  
L /  
MONO  
RF Coaxial Cable  
(supplied)  
OUT AUDIO  
S-VIDEO  
IN  
CABLE /  
ANTENNA  
RIGHT  
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.  
RIGHT L/MONO  
IN  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
OUT  
OUT  
2. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and  
RIGHT L/MONO  
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
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, hi-fi stereo playback, 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 not stereo, connect its audio jack to  
the VCRÕs AUDIO L/MONO jack to hear sound  
from both channels.  
ANTENNA  
RIGHT L/MONO  
IN  
IN  
OUT  
2. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and  
OUT  
RIGHT L/MONO  
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
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.  
L /  
MONO  
OUT AUDIO  
S-VIDEO  
IN  
CABLE /  
ANTENNA  
RIGHT  
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.  
From Antenna, Cable  
or Cable Box  
Playback VCR  
ANTENNA  
1. Select a hookup from pages 2 through 5 and  
RIGHT L/MONO  
IN  
IN  
then modify with this connection.  
OUT  
OUT  
RIGHT L/MONO  
AUDIO  
2. Set the VCR output channel to either channel 3  
or 4. See page 8 for details.  
VIDEO  
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.  
ANTENNA  
This connection may require additional accessories  
not provided.  
RIGHT L/MONO  
IN  
IN  
OUT  
OUT  
RIGHT L/MONO  
AUDIO  
4. Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV.  
VIDEO  
Continue to page 7.  
5.  
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 hi-fi stereo recording.  
B
Playback VCR (only)  
ANTENNA  
RIGHT L/MONO  
IN  
IN  
1. Select a hookup from pages 2 through 5 and  
then modify with this connection.  
OUT  
OUT  
RIGHT L/MONO  
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
2. Connect as shown.  
This connection requires additional accessories not  
provided.  
Audio/Video  
Cables  
Recording VCR  
If your TV is not stereo, connect its audio jack to the  
VCRÕs AUDIO L/MONO jack to hear sound from both  
channels. If the VCR does not have a MONO jack, you  
may need a Y-adapter.  
From Antenna, Cable  
or Cable Box  
ANTENNA  
RIGHT L/MONO  
IN  
IN  
OUT  
OUT  
RIGHT L/MONO  
AUDIO  
3. Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV.  
VIDEO  
Continue to page 7.  
4.  
Audio/Video  
Cables  
RF Coaxial Cable  
(supplied)  
Select the line (audio/video) input on the  
recording VCR to receive the signal from the  
playback VCR.  
or  
Use the previously selected  
hookup to the TV.  
Caution: The unauthorized recording of  
television programs or other materials  
may infringe the rights of others.  
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Setting Up the VCR  
Startup  
1. Check accessories with VCR.  
Contact your dealer if any items are missing.  
S
•LD  
REW  
PLAY  
STOP  
FF  
PAUSE  
REC  
SEARCH  
DISPLAY  
RF Coaxial Cable  
(Stock No. 221407)  
2 “AAA” Batteries  
MUTE  
1
PREV CH  
3
2
4
7
5
8
6
9
INPUT  
0
TV•VCR  
SPEED  
CLEAR  
*
EDIT  
SLOW  
+
–
TRACKING  
OR  
Power Cord  
(Stock No. 221408)  
Power Cord  
(Stock No. 221423)  
Remote  
(Stock No. 221405)  
2. Attach power cord to back of VCR.  
1st  
2nd  
OR  
2nd  
3. Insert batteries in remote.  
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Setting Up the VCR  
Startup  
4. Turn on the TV.  
A. Turn on the TV.  
B. If you used one of the basic hookups, tune the TV to channel 3.  
If you used one of the advanced hookups, tune the TV to the  
TVÕs video input. (See TV ownerÕs manual for details.)  
5. Turn on the VCR.  
Press VCR1 on the remote.  
6. Select the VCR’s output channel.  
A. Press VCR1 on the remote.  
VCR MAIN MENU  
B. Press MENU•PROG on the remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU  
1 Timer Recordings  
2 Set Clock  
3 Channels  
on the TV screen.  
4 Preferences  
5 Language  
C. Press 4 to display the PREFERENCES menu.  
6 Audio  
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.  
0 Exit  
¥ If you select Output Channel: 3, you will view the VCRÕs  
output on channel 3 of your TV.  
PREFERENCES  
1 Remote Control: VCR1  
¥ If you select Output Channel: 4, you will view the VCRÕs  
2 Front Panel:  
AUTO  
3 Output Channel: 3  
output on channel 4 of your TV.  
4 Play NTSC as:  
NTSC  
If you change the output channel, remember to tune your TV  
to the channel you selected (3 or 4) to watch the VCR.  
0 Exit  
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Setting Up the VCR  
Startup  
7. Select the language/Escoge una lengua.  
VCR MAIN MENU  
This feature lets you select English or Spanish as the language for  
your on-screen menus.  
1 Timer Recordings  
2 Set Clock  
3 Channels  
4 Preferences  
5 Language  
A. Press MENU•PROG on remote to see VCR MAIN MENU on the  
TV screen.  
LANGUAGE/IDIOMA  
Select a language.  
Escoge una lengua.  
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.  
1 English (Inglés)  
2 Spanish (Español)  
Press MENU to continue  
8. Place channels in the VCR’s memory.  
Channels 2 through 13 including line inputs (L1 and L2) are in the  
VCRÕs memory when you first turn it on. The VCR stops on these  
channels when you press CHANNEL up or down. To get  
additional channels available on your antenna or cable system,  
you must use the Auto Channel Search feature of the VCR. If you  
ever change cable or antenna signals, you may need to auto  
channel search again. See Cable Box Setup on page 28.  
A. Press VCR1 to set remote to control VCR.  
B. Press MENU•PROG on the remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU  
VCR MAIN MENU  
on the TV screen.  
1 Timer Recordings  
2 Set Clock  
3 Channels  
If the menu does not appear on the TV screen:  
¥ Press VCR1 and then press MENU•PROG.  
¥ If you have used one of the basic hookups, make sure the  
TV is tuned to the same channel (3 or 4) as the Output  
Channel selected in the PREFERENCES menu.  
CHANNELS  
1 Auto Channel Search  
2 Add/Remove Channels  
3 Signal Type: CABLE  
4 Cable Box Setup  
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).  
0 Exit  
¥ Check the connections.  
C. Press 3 to select CHANNELS.  
D. Press 1 to begin Auto Channel Search.  
Wait until the channel numbers stop changing. The TV will  
then tune to the lowest channel found. Press CHANNEL up or  
down to select the active channels.  
The VCR automatically selects ANTENNA or CABLE for the  
Signal Type feature in the CHANNELS menu. If you need to  
change the setting manually, press 3.  
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Setting Up the VCR  
Startup  
9. Add or remove channels from the VCR’s memory.  
VCR MAIN MENU  
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.  
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 CHANNEL buttons.  
Press CLEAR to remove  
Press MENU to exit  
10. Use TV•VCR button.  
Skip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups.  
When using one of the basic hookups, the TV•VCR button lets you  
switch between the picture coming from the VCR or the picture  
from the TV channel. This button lets you record a program on  
the VCR while watching another channel on the TV. Details are on  
page 26.  
The VCR will automatically switch the TV¥VCR setting to VCR  
every time the VCR is turned on, a tape with the safety tab  
removed is inserted, or you press PLAY.  
A. Press VCR1 to set the remote to control the VCR.  
B. Press TV•VCR to see the picture from the VCR.  
The VCR indicator lights in the display panel.  
C. Press CHANNEL up or down to change channels on the VCR.  
The channel number changes in the display panel.  
D. Press TV•VCR to see the TV channels.  
The VCR indicator does not light in the display panel. Change  
channels using the TVÕs remote.  
E. Return the TV to the VCR viewing channel (3 or 4) Ñ the same  
Output Channel you selected in step 6.  
F. Press VCR1, then TV•VCR to switch back to the picture from  
the VCR.  
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Setting Up the VCR  
Startup  
11. Set the time and date.  
When you first turn on the VCR, Ð Ð : Ð Ð appears in the  
VCR  
SLP  
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  
1 Timer Recordings  
2 Set Clock  
3 Channels  
4 Preferences  
5 Language  
6 Audio  
C. Enter the time and date with the number buttons on  
the remote.  
¥ Press 0 before single-digit numbers.  
Example: press 0, then 5, then 0, then 7 for a  
time of 5:07. Press 1 for AM or 2 for PM.  
0 Exit  
¥ Press CLEAR on the remote to change incorrect  
entries.  
SET CLOCK  
D. Press MENU•PROG to remove the SET CLOCK  
Time --:--  
(hh:mm)  
menu from the TV screen and start the clock.  
Date --/--/--  
E. Press 0 to exit the menu system.  
Whenever you press DISPLAY on the  
remote, the time and date appear on the  
TV screen and the time appears in the  
display panel.  
Press MENU to exit  
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Using the Remote Control  
Buttons  
Component Buttons  
Press one of the buttons to set the remote to operate that component.  
AUX (Auxiliary)  
button to turn on another brand of  
TV, other than GE, when the remote  
is programmed to control that TV.  
(See page 15.)  
Used with POWER button to turn on  
compatible RCA audio component.  
(See page 17.)  
S
SAT•CABLE  
VCR1  
Turns on a compatible RCA cable box Turns on a compatible GE, RCA, or  
•
LD  
or digital satellite system receiver.  
(See page 16.)  
ProScan VCR and sets remote to  
control the VCR.  
PLAY  
FF  
REW  
Used with POWER button to turn on  
another brand of cable box, other  
than RCA, when the remote is  
programmed to control that cable  
box. (See page 16.)  
VCR2•LD  
Turns on a compatible GE, RCA, or  
ProScan VCR and sets remote to  
control VCR when it has been setup.  
(See page 14.)  
STOP  
PAUSE  
REC  
SEARCH  
DISPLAY  
TV  
Used with POWER button to turn on  
compatible RCA or ProScan  
LaserDisc player.  
Turns on a compatible GE, RCA, or  
ProScan TV and sets the remote to  
control the TV. Used with POWER  
MUTE  
PREV CH  
VCR Function Buttons  
1
2
5
8
3
Press VCR1 (VCR2•LD) to set remote to control the VCR to use the  
function buttons.  
4
7
6
9
Arrow Buttons (  
)
INPUT  
Used for frame advance and variable  
speed picture search when JOG  
SHUTTLE is turned on.  
Turns the line input on or off.  
L1 or L2 appears in VCRÕs display  
panel and VIDEO1 or VIDEO2 appears  
on TV screen.  
TV•VCR  
SPEED  
INPUT  
0
CHAN Up or Down  
Selects next higher or lower channel in  
the VCRÕs channel memory.  
CLEAR  
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.  
*
CLEAR  
Resets time counter to 0:00:00.  
JOG SHUTTLE and Indicator Light  
Used with arrow buttons for frame  
advance and variable speed search.  
(See page 21.)  
Allows you to change entries when  
setting the clock or VCR for a timer  
recording.  
EDIT  
SLOW  
+
–
TRACKING  
DISPLAY  
The indicator in the middle of the  
arrow buttons lights when JOG  
SHUTTLE is turned on.  
Shows VCR operating displays on the  
TV screen.  
Displays the time counter.  
MENU•PROG  
Displays the VCR MAIN MENU on the  
TV screen.  
EDIT  
Signals two properly connected  
compatible VCRs to begin copying a  
tape. (See page 32.)  
Removes a menu from the screen.  
Numbers (0 through 9)  
Select a channel up to 99 by pressing  
two numbers.  
FF (Fast Forward)  
Fast forwards the tape when the VCR  
is stopped.  
Select a cable channel over 99 by  
pressing and holding 1 until 1Ð Ð  
appears on the screen. Then press the  
other two numbers.  
Searches the picture in forward  
motion during playback.  
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Using the Remote Control  
Buttons  
VCR Function Buttons  
(continued)  
REC  
SPEED (Tape Speed)  
PAUSE  
Pauses action for viewing during  
playback.  
Starts VCR recording.  
Selects a recording speed  
(SP, LP, or SLP).  
Used for one touch recording.  
Pauses recording to prevent recording  
of unwanted scenes.  
(See page 29.)  
STOP  
REW (Rewind)  
Rewinds the tape when the VCR is  
stopped.  
Stops the normal functions such as  
record, playback, rewind, fast  
forward, and pause.  
PLAY  
Plays a tape.  
Searches the picture in reverse motion  
during playback.  
POWER  
TRACKING Up and Down  
Lets you manually reduce the streaks  
that may appear on the picture during  
play or pause.  
Turns off VCR when remote is set to  
control the VCR.  
SEARCH  
Displays INDEX and ZERO SEARCH  
menus on TV.  
PREV CH (Previous Channel)  
Switches between two channels.  
Reduces picture ÒjitterÓ during stop-  
action playback.  
Press to advance the tape 60 or 120  
seconds during playback.  
Select one channel and then use the  
number buttons to select another.  
Press PREV CH to switch between the  
two channels.  
TV•VCR  
SLOW Ð / +  
Used for forward slow-motion  
playback.  
Switches the picture signal so that it  
either comes from the VCR or the TV  
channel. (See page 11.)  
TV Function Buttons  
Press the TV button to set remote to control a compatible TV. Some buttons may not work with the TV.  
Arrow Buttons (  
)
MUTE  
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.  
Allow you to move through the  
menus, enter data, and change  
settings of selected features.  
Turns the TV sound on or off.  
Numbers (0 through 9 )  
Select a channel up to 99 by pressing  
two numbers.  
Select a cable channel over 99 by  
pressing and holding 1 until 1Ð Ð  
appears on the screen. Then press the  
other two numbers.  
CHAN Up or Down  
Selects next higher or lower channel  
in the TVÕs channel memory when  
remote is set to control a TV.  
SLOW Ð / +  
Used with the TVÕs menus to select  
and adjust features.  
CLEAR  
Removes menus or status displays  
from the screen.  
POWER  
VOL Up and Down  
Raises and lowers sound of the TV.  
Turns off a compatible TV when  
remote is set to control TV.  
Used with TV button to turn on a  
compatible TV, other than GE, when  
the remote is programmed to control  
that TV. (See page 15.)  
DISPLAY  
Shows the status displays on the  
screen.  
Removes menus or displays from the  
screen.  
Cable Box or Digital Satellite System Receiver Function Buttons  
Press the SAT•CABLE button to set remote to control a compatible cable box or GE or RCA digital satellite system receiver. Some  
buttons may not work with every cable box. If you have a digital satellite system receiver, test the ÒTV Function ButtonsÓ to see which  
ones operate the receiver.  
POWER  
Numbers (0 through 9)  
Select a channel using the number  
buttons.  
CHAN Up or Down  
Selects next higher or lower channel.  
Turns off a compatible cable box or  
satellite receiver.  
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Using the Remote Control  
Controlling a VCR  
The VCRÕs remote controls two compatible GE, RCA, or ProScan VCRs with the  
VCR1 and VCR2•LD buttons. Most compatible VCRs automatically respond to  
VCR1 without being programmed. If you own two compatible VCRs, test them  
to see if VCR1 turns on both VCRs. If it does, then you may want to program  
this VCR to respond to the VCR2•LD button on the remote.  
Program the VCR for Remote Control  
Set the Remote Control feature of the VCR to the  
VCR1 or VCR2•LD position. The remote then  
controls the VCR with either the VCR1 or VCR2•LD  
button Ñ whichever position you select in the  
menu.  
VCR MAIN MENU  
1 Timer Recordings  
2 Set Clock  
3 Channels  
4 Preferences  
1. Press MENU•PROG to display the VCR MAIN  
MENU.  
PREFERENCES  
1 Remote Control: VCR1  
2 Front Panel:  
AUTO  
2. Press 4 to display PREFERENCES.  
3 Output Channel: 3  
4 Play NTSC as:  
NTSC  
3. Press 1 to activate the Remote Control feature.  
4. Press VCR1 or VCR2•LD to change the setting  
and program this VCR to respond to the VCR1  
or VCR2•LD button Ñ whichever you select.  
PREFERENCES  
1 Remote Control: VCR1  
2 Front Panel:  
AUTO  
3 Output Channel: 3  
4 Play NTSC as:  
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  
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  
3. Hold the TV button  
and press two  
AOC  
06  
06  
06  
06  
06  
01,06  
06  
06  
06  
NEC  
Panasonic  
Philco  
06  
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  
5. Repeat steps 2 – 4  
with a different  
Goldstar  
Hallmark  
Hitachi  
Infinity  
J C Penney  
JBL  
06,09  
05,08  
01,05,06,07,  
08,10,  
06,13  
03  
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  
04,06,12  
06  
06,12  
06  
Kawasho  
Kenwood  
Loewe  
Luxman  
LXI  
Magnavox  
Marantz  
MGA  
Mitsubishi  
MTC  
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  
02  
Zenith  
* 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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Using the Remote Control  
Controlling a Cable Box or a Digital Satellite  
System Receiver  
The SAT•CABLE button on the VCRÕs remote is preprogrammed to control either a compatible RCA cable box or GE  
or RCA digital satellite system receiver. If your cable box is another manufacturerÕs brand and has its own remote,  
you will probably be able to program the VCRÕs remote to control your cable box. To program the VCRÕs remote,  
enter the code that corresponds to your brand.  
Brand of Cable-TV Box*  
ABC  
Code Number(s)  
Program the Remote  
53,54  
07, 08  
07, 08  
07,08  
02  
1. Turn on the cable box.  
Anvision  
Cablestar  
Eagle  
2. Point the VCR remote at  
the cable box.  
Eastern International  
General Instrument  
Hamlin  
3. Hold the SAT¥CABLE  
button and press two  
04, 05, 15, 23, 24, 25, 30, 36  
12, 13, 34,48  
number buttons to enter  
the code for your brand.  
Hitachi  
37, 43  
Jerrold  
04, 05, 15, 23, 24, 25, 30, 36, 45, 46,47  
4. Release the buttons.  
Macom  
37, 43  
5. Press POWER on the  
remote. If the cable box  
turns off, setup is  
complete.  
Magnavox  
NSC  
07, 08, 19, 26, 28, 29, 32, 33, 40, 41  
09  
Oak  
01, 16, 38  
Oak Sigma  
Panasonic  
Philips  
16  
6. Repeat steps 2 – 5 with a  
different code if the first  
one does not work.  
03, 27, 39  
07, 08, 19, 26, 28, 29, 32, 33, 40, 41  
Pioneer  
18, 20, 44  
Randtek  
07, 08  
RCA  
00, 27  
Regal  
12, 13  
Regency  
02, 33  
Samsung  
Scientific Atlanta  
Sylvania  
Teknika  
44  
03, 22, 35  
11  
06  
Texscan  
10, 11  
Tocom  
17, 21,49, 50  
Unika  
31, 32, 41  
Universal  
Viewstar  
Warner Amex  
Zenith  
51, 52  
07, 08, 19, 26, 28, 29, 32, 33, 40, 41  
44  
14, 42  
* The remote may not be able to control every cable box of the brands listed.  
Operate the Cable Box or Digital Satellite System Receiver  
After you have set up your remote (if required) to control your cable box, test the  
buttons to see which ones operate your cable box or satellite receiver.  
1. Point the remote at the cable box or satellite receiver and press SAT•CABLE.  
2. If the cable box does not turn on in step 1, press SAT•CABLE and then POWER.  
If the GE or RCA digital satellite system receiver does not turn on in step 1,  
reprogram the remote using 00.  
3. Use the ÒCable Box or Digital Satellite System Receiver Function ButtonsÓ for  
the cable box and test the ÒTV Function ButtonsÓ to see which ones operate the  
satellite receiver. See page 13.  
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Using the Remote Control  
Controlling an Auxiliary RCA Component  
The remote that came packed with your VCR is also capable of controlling one compatible  
RCA audio component, such as an AM/FM radio, CD player, tape player, or phonograph.  
The remote must be programmed for the specific component it is to control. To program the  
remote, use the code that corresponds to your component.  
Program the Remote for an Auxiliary Component  
1. Turn on the component.  
2. Point the VCRÕs remote at the component.  
3. Hold the AUX button and press two number buttons to  
enter the code for your component.  
4. Release the buttons.  
5. Press POWER on the remote. If the component turns  
off, setup is complete.  
Type of Auxiliary Audio Equipment and Code*  
AM/FM  
CD  
Tape  
Phono  
RCA  
03  
07  
06  
05  
* The remote may not be able to control every RCA model of audio  
equipment listed.  
Operate the Auxiliary Component  
After you have set up your remote to control your component, test the buttons  
to see which ones operate the component.  
1. Point the remote at the component and press AUX.  
2. If the component does not turn on in step 1, press AUX and then POWER.  
3. Test the buttons on the remote to see which ones operate your component.  
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Playing a Tape  
Operating Instructions  
Video Playback Mode  
You can select the type of playback for tapes recorded in NTSC.  
VCR MAIN MENU  
1. Press MENU•PROG on the remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU  
1 Timer Recordings  
2 Set Clock  
on the TV screen.  
3 Channels  
4 Preferences  
2. Press 4 to display the PREFERENCES menu.  
3. Press 4 to select NTSC or PAL playback.  
PREFERENCES  
1 Remote Control: VCR1  
¥ Select Play NTSC as: PAL to have an NTSC tape play back  
2 Front Panel:  
AUTO  
3 Output Channel: 3  
in PAL.  
4 Play NTSC as:  
NTSC  
¥ Select Play NTSC as: NTSC to have the tape play back in  
NTSC.  
0 Exit  
Play a Tape  
1. Turn on the TV and tune it to channel 3, 4, or TVÕs video input  
to see the picture from the VCR.  
2. Insert a tape in the VCR.  
VCR automatically turns on. The cassette-in  
indicator  
lights and the VCR indicator lights. The tape automatically  
begins playback if the safety tab on the cassette has been  
removed.  
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 20.  
5. Press STOP.  
6. Press REW.  
The VCR will automatically rewind the tape if it reaches the  
end of the tape during playback. While rewinding, you can  
press POWER and the VCR will turn off after rewinding.  
7. Press EJECT on the VCR to eject the tape once it is completely  
rewound.  
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Playing a Tape  
Using the Playback Features  
Tape Playback: HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX Feature  
The VCR records the same audio on both the Hi-Fi and linear tracks on the tape. The Hi-Fi  
sound is recorded on separate left and right stereo channels. Monaural sound is recorded on the  
linear track.  
To enjoy Hi-Fi sound, connect your VCR to a stereo television or amplifier/receiver using the  
audio/video jacks. The Tape Playback: HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX feature lets you select which audio  
you play back.  
To Select Playback Sound  
1. Press MENU•PROG to see the VCR MAIN  
MENU on the TV screen.  
VCR MAIN MENU  
1 Timer Recordings  
2 Set Clock  
3 Channels  
4 Preferences  
5 Language  
6 Audio  
2. Press 6 to see the AUDIO menu on the TV  
screen.  
3. Press 2 to switch between HI-FI, LINEAR, or  
MIX sound.  
AUDIO  
¥ Select HI-FI to play back sound recorded on  
1 Reception:  
STEREO  
the Hi-Fi track and for normal use.  
2 Tape Playback: HI-FI  
The HIFI indicator is lit in the VCRÕs display  
panel during Hi-Fi playback.  
0 Exit  
¥ Select LINEAR to play back the sound  
recorded on the linear monaural track, such  
as a second audio program (SAP).  
¥ Select MIX to play back the sound recorded  
on both the linear track and the Hi-Fi track,  
sound-on-sound.  
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Auto Head Cleaner  
The VCR has an automatic head cleaner that minimizes the need for  
professional head cleaning.  
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Playing a Tape  
Using the Playback Features  
Pause for Stop Action  
This feature stops the tape in action and allows you to examine the details of the scene. Stop  
action works best for tapes recorded in the SP and SLP speed.  
1. Press PAUSE during playback to stop the action. STILL  
appears in the VCRÕs display panel.  
2. Press TRACKING up or down to reduce any jittering of the  
picture.  
3. Press PAUSE or PLAY to return to playback.  
The VCR will automatically switch from stop-action playback  
to stop after a few minutes.  
Slow Motion  
You can view the picture in forward slow motion during play or play pause.  
SLOW up and down allow you to change the speed. Sound is turned off during slow-motion  
playback. Slow motion works best in the SP or SLP speed.  
1. During playback, press SLOW up or down to start slow-  
motion playback. SLOW+ appears in the VCRÕs display panel.  
2. Press SLOW + to increase the speed or SLOW – to decrease the  
speed.  
3. Use TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the  
picture.  
4. Press PLAY to return to playback.  
The VCR will automatically switch from slow-motion  
playback to stop after a few minutes.  
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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.  
¥ Press both TRACKING buttons at the same time to turn  
automatic tracking back on.  
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Playing a Tape  
Using the Playback Features  
Picture Search  
You can search a picture during playback by fast forwarding or rewinding the tape. The  
picture is best for tapes recorded in the SP or SLP speed. Sound is turned off during  
picture search. Also, during picture search in the LP speed, the color is turned off.  
Fast Forward Search  
1. Press FF on the remote or FWD on the VCR to search  
forward at a faster-than-normal speed.  
2. Press FF on the remote, FWD on the VCR, or PLAY to  
return to playback.  
Rewind Search  
1. Press REW to search in reverse at a faster-than-normal  
speed.  
2. Press REW or PLAY to return to playback.  
Variable Speed Picture Search and Frame Advance  
Using JOG SHUTTLE on Remote  
You can use the JOG SHUTTLE and arrow buttons (  
) on the remote to search a  
picture during playback. Turning on the JOG SHUTTLE feature (light in the center of  
the arrow buttons turns on) lets you search forward and backward through a tape  
while in the PLAY or STILL mode.  
Searching in the Play Mode  
When the VCR is playing a tape, press JOG SHUTTLE on  
the remote to have the VCR enter the still mode. STILL  
appears in the display panel.  
• Press and release to search forward slowly.  
The speed is increased with each press of the button.  
As the speed increases, the display changes from  
SLOW + to SRCH +. Pressing the button decreases  
the speed. Press PLAY to return to normal playback  
and turn off JOG SHUTTLE.  
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• Press and release to search in reverse slowly.  
The speed is increased with each press of the button.  
As the speed increases, the display changes from  
SLOW – to SRCH –. Pressing the button decreases  
the reverse speed. Press PLAY to return to normal  
playback and turn off JOG SHUTTLE.  
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Searching in the Still Mode (Frame Advance)  
When you turn on JOG SHUTTLE during playback, you  
are in the STILL mode. From this mode, you can advance  
the tape frame-by-frame.  
• Press  
to advance or  
to reverse the picture one  
frame at a time. The display switches between STILL  
and SLOW + or Ð. Press PLAY or PAUSE to return to  
normal playback and turn off JOG SHUTTLE.  
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Playing a Tape  
Using the Playback Features  
DISPLAY Button  
STOP  
CH 05  
0:30:00  
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.  
Press  
DISPLAY  
Status Displays  
Will Time Out  
11/18/95 Sat 01:30AM SLP  
The time and date must be set before they are  
displayed. If you do not press DISPLAY  
again, these displays will time out.  
2. Press DISPLAY again to have only the time  
counter remain on the TV screen. The time  
counter will appear instead of the time in the  
VCRÕs display panel.  
0:30:00  
Hours  
Minutes  
Press  
DISPLAY  
Again  
Seconds  
3. Press DISPLAY again to remove the time  
Time Counter Only  
Will Not Time Out  
counter from the TV screen.  
The time counter will remain in the VCRÕs  
display panel and no status displays will  
appear on the TV screen. This is convenient  
for editing tapes.  
4. Press DISPLAY again to return to the normal  
No Displays  
status displays.  
Press  
DISPLAY  
Again  
Turning off the VCR automatically returns  
the displays to normal.  
Time Counter  
The time counter shows the actual time it takes to record a program or play  
back a segment of a prerecorded tape. It helps locate the beginning or end of  
programs you taped. The time counter resets to 0:00:00 whenever the tape is  
ejected from the VCR.  
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REW  
PLAY  
FF  
For example, if a 30-minute program was recorded at the beginning of the  
tape, you would:  
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.  
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3. Press CLEAR on the remote to reset the time  
counter to 0:00:00.  
4. Press FF on the remote or FWD on the VCR to  
fast forward the tape until the time counter  
reads 0:30:00. Press STOP.  
This is the approximate end of the program  
and you can begin recording at this spot.  
5. Press DISPLAY twice to remove the time  
counter from the screen and return to the  
normal displays.  
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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.  
INDEX SEARCH  
2. Press SEARCH on the remote to display the  
INDEX SEARCH menu on the TV screen.  
Enter Index Number  
01  
3. Press two number buttons to enter the number  
of index marks you want the VCR to search.  
Press FWD or REW  
Press SEARCH to exit  
Press CLEAR on the remote to correct an entry.  
4. Press FF on the remote or FWD on the VCR to  
search forward.  
0:30:00  
Press REW to search in reverse.  
5. Press STOP to stop index searching.  
Some index marks may be missed by the VCR.  
¥ A mark too close to your location on the  
tape.  
¥ The mark at the beginning of a recorded  
segment of five minutes or less.  
¥ The first index mark on the tape when you  
start at the beginning of the tape.  
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REW  
PLAY  
FF  
REC  
STOP  
PAUSE  
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Playing a Tape  
Using the Playback Features  
Zero Search  
The zero search feature allows you to quickly return to a counter reading of 0:00:00 at  
any spot on the tape. This is convenient when you want to watch a segment of the tape  
several times.  
1. Insert the prerecorded tape and press STOP.  
2. Press DISPLAY twice to display only the time counter on the TV  
screen.  
3. Locate the point on the tape that you want to return to quickly.  
4. Press CLEAR to reset the time counter to 0:00:00.  
5. You can continue to play the tape or perform other functions.  
When you are finished, press STOP.  
6. Press SEARCH twice to display the ZERO SEARCH menu. The  
current tape counter is displayed.  
ZERO SEARCH  
ZERO SEARCH  
Current tape counter is  
2:17:25  
Current tape counter is  
-2:17:25  
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.  
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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.  
REW  
PLAY  
FF  
REC  
STOP  
PAUSE  
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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  
Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP (Second Audio Program)  
Recording Audio Only  
Using Two VCRs for Copying Tapes  
Using the Recording Features  
Recording Speeds  
Press SPEED on the remote to select a recording speed (SP, LP, or SLP). The speed you select  
appears on the TV screen and in the 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 SLP.  
Recording Pause  
This feature allows you to prevent recording short passages of unwanted material.  
Press PAUSE during recording to stop and start recording.  
REC P appears in the 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 MENU.  
1 Timer Recordings  
2. Press 1 to display TIMER RECORDINGS menu.  
TIMER RECORDINGS  
3. Press 1 to display Create a New Program menu.  
1 Create a New Program  
4. Press 1, 2, 3, or 4 to select type of program.  
1 One Time Ñ single program recorded once.  
How often should this  
program record?  
2 Daily Ñ program recorded at same time every day.  
1 One Time  
3 Weekdays Ñ program recorded at same  
time Monday through Friday.  
Program 1 (One Time)  
4 Weekly Ñ program recorded at same time  
Channel  
--  
once a week.  
5. Press number buttons on the remote to enter the channel  
number (or INPUT to select line input), start time including  
AM or PM, end time, and start date of the recording. Just  
follow the on-screen prompts.  
Program 1 (One Time)  
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 MENU•PROG  
to return to the VCR MAIN MENU.  
Press CLEAR to correct  
Press MENU to save  
PROGRAMS OVERLAP may appear on the screen if you  
have entered two programs where the times overlap.  
8. The TIMER RECORDINGS menu appears. Press 1 to enter  
an additional timer program, or press 0 to exit.  
9. Turn off the VCR before recording begins.  
Program 1  
has been saved.  
TIMER appears in the VCRÕs display panel when the timer  
has been programmed.  
10. If using a cable box or satellite receiver, leave it turned on  
and tuned to the channel you want to record.  
Stopping a Recording in Progress  
With the VCR: Press POWER and then STOP within a few  
seconds.  
With the Remote: Press VCR1 (VCR2•LD) and then STOP  
within a few seconds.  
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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 with the VCR for  
all channels?  
Cable box (or satellite receiver) used for all channels: Press  
1 to continue .  
1 Yes  
2 No  
5. Press two numbers on the remote to enter the output channel  
of your cable box (or satellite receiver). Press 0 before a  
single-digit number. Valid numbers are 01 – 99.  
CABLE BOX SETUP  
If you connected your cable box (or satellite receiver) to the  
Enter the output  
channel of the cable  
VCR using itÕs AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jacks, press INPUT on the  
box.  
remote to select the VIDEO IN option.  
--  
Press CLEAR on the remote to correct an entry.  
CABLE BOX SETUP  
6. Press MENU•PROG to proceed.  
The VCR will now receive  
A message appears showing the output channel of your cable  
all channels from the  
cable box on VCR Ch 03.  
box (or satellite receiver) that the VCR will automatically  
enter as the channel to be recorded in the TIMER  
RECORDINGS menu.  
Press MENU to exit  
7. Press MENU•PROG to proceed.  
VCR MAIN MENU  
Check or Clear a Timer Recording  
1 Timer Recordings  
1. Press MENU•PROG on remote to display the VCR MAIN  
MENU on the TV screen.  
TIMER RECORDINGS  
2. Press 1 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu.  
1 Create a New Program  
2 Review Existing Progs.  
3. Press 2 for Review Existing Progs. feature.  
The first program in the timer is displayed.  
Program 1 (One Time)  
¥ Check the Programs: Press MENU•PROG to display  
information for the next program.  
Channel  
Start Time 02:10 PM  
End Time 03:35 PM  
08  
Start Date 11/18/95 Sat  
Tape Speed SLP  
¥ Clear the Program: Press CLEAR when the program  
appears that you want to delete.  
Press CLEAR to delete  
Press MENU for next prog  
Timer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input  
Program 1 (One Time)  
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:  
Channel  
Start Time --:--  
End Time --:--  
Start Date --/--/--  
Tape Speed SLP  
VIDEO1  
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  
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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  
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  
REC  
PLAY  
FF  
(1 Hr, 30 Min)  
(2 Hrs)  
STOP  
PAUSE  
C
Press REC to set length  
(3 Hrs)  
(4 Hrs)  
Display on TV Screen  
N
(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  
Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP  
(Second Audio Program)  
Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or a second audio language (SAP).  
The Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature lets you select the type of audio you want  
to record.  
To Record Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP  
Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel, either 3, 4, or TVÕs video input.  
1. Insert a tape with safety tab in place.  
2. If using one of the basic hookups, make sure the VCR  
indicator appears in the VCRÕs display panel. If not,  
press TV•VCR to turn it on.  
3. Use SPEED on the remote to select a recording speed.  
The tape speed indicator appears in the VCRÕs display  
panel and on the TV screen.  
4. Select the channel or line input (L1 or L2) to be recorded.  
The channel number, VIDEO1, or VIDEO2 appears on the  
TV screen.  
5. Set the Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature for the  
type of audio you want to record.  
A. Press MENU•PROG on the remote to display the VCR  
MAIN MENU on the TV screen.  
VCR MAIN MENU  
B. Press 6 to display the AUDIO menu.  
1 Timer Recordings  
2 Set Clock  
3 Channels  
4 Preferences  
5 Language  
6 Audio  
C. Press 1 to select the type of audio Reception: STEREO,  
MONO, or SAP.  
¥ Set to STEREO for normal recording and to record  
broadcast stereo TV.  
The STEREO indicator lights in the VCRÕs display  
panel when the station you are tuned to is  
broadcasting stereo.  
AUDIO  
1 Reception:  
2 Tape Playback: HI-FI  
STEREO  
¥ Set to MONO if the stereo signal is weak and the  
sound is too ÒnoisyÓ.  
0 Exit  
¥ Set to SAP to record SAP (second audio program)  
instead of the normal audio on both the hi-fi and  
linear tracks.  
The SAP indicator ( ) lights in the VCRÕs display  
panel.  
Set the Tape Playback: HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX feature to  
LINEAR to hear SAP. Details are on page 19.  
D. Repeatedly press 0 to remove the menus from the TV  
screen.  
6. Press REC on the remote or RECORD on the VCR to start  
recording. REC appears in the VCRÕs display panel.  
7. Press STOP when you are finished.  
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Recording a Program  
Recording Audio Only  
You can record audio only from another audio source connected to the AUDIO IN (R and L/MONO) jacks  
on the VCR.  
To Record Audio Only  
1. Press INPUT to select L1 to record from the  
jacks on the back of the VCR or L2 to record  
from the jacks on the front of the VCR.  
The VCR will record audio from the audio  
equipment connected to the AUDIO IN jacks.  
2. Use SPEED to select the recording speed.  
The tape speed indicator appears in the  
VCRÕs display panel and on the TV screen.  
VCR MAIN MENU  
3. Make sure the Reception: STEREO/MONO/  
SAP feature is set to STEREO.  
1 Timer Recordings  
2 Set Clock  
3 Channels  
4 Preferences  
5 Language  
6 Audio  
A. Press MENU•PROG to display the VCR  
MAIN MENU on the TV screen.  
B. Press 6 to display the AUDIO menu.  
C. Press 1 to select Reception: STEREO.  
AUDIO  
1 Reception:  
2 Tape Playback: HI-FI  
STEREO  
4. Start audio source playing and press REC on  
the remote or RECORD on the VCR to begin  
recording.  
0 Exit  
REC appears in the VCRÕs display panel.  
5. Press STOP when you are finished.  
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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.  
Caution: The unauthorized  
recording of television  
3. If you have connected your VCR using Option A (page 6), tune  
recording VCR to channel 3 or 4 Ñ the one selected in the Output  
Channel feature in the PREFERENCES menu.  
programs and other  
materials may infringe the  
rights of others.  
If you have connected your VCR using Option B (page 6), press  
INPUT on the recording VCR to select L1 to record from the jacks  
on the back of the VCR or L2 to record from the jacks on the front  
of the VCR.  
4. Insert the tape you want to copy into playback VCR. Insert a blank  
tape with safety tab in place into recording VCR.  
To prevent recording on-screen displays from the playback VCR,  
press DISPLAY three times. See page 22 for details.  
5. Press PLAY, then PAUSE on playback VCR when you reach the  
point on the tape or program where you want to begin copying. If  
the tape was not recorded on the playback VCR, streaks may  
appear and you may need to adjust tracking.  
6. Press RECORD, then PAUSE, on recording VCR.  
7. Press PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the same time to begin  
copying the tape.*  
8. Edit out segments that you do not want to copy by pressing  
PAUSE on recording VCR to stop copying the tape. Then locate  
the next segment you want to copy on the playback VCR by using  
FWD, REW, and PLAY. Press PAUSE on the playback VCR. Press  
PAUSE at the same time on both VCRs to resume copying.  
9. Press STOP on both VCRs when you are finished.  
* You may turn off the TV after the recording has started as it does not  
have to be on to copy a tape.  
Using Dual Remote with AutoEditTM  
Use this VCR as the playback VCR and set it to respond to VCR2•LD on the remote as described on page 14.  
Use your other compatible VCR as the recording VCR, which should respond to VCR1.  
1. Follow steps 1 – 4 in the ÒOperating InstructionsÓ above.  
2. Press VCR1 on remote to control recording VCR. Press REC, then  
PAUSE, to put recording VCR in pause mode.  
3. Press VCR2•LD on remote to control playback VCR.  
4. Use FF, REW, and PLAY to locate the point where you want to  
begin copying. Press PAUSE while VCR is playing to put playback  
VCR in pause mode.  
5. Press EDIT on remote to start the VCRs copying.  
6. Press EDIT again when you want to stop the tape from copying.  
7. Repeat steps 4 – 6 as needed.  
8. Press VCR1, STOP, then VCR2•LD, STOP, when you are finished.  
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Location of Controls  
Front Panel  
Tape Compartment  
Remote Sensor  
RECORD  
CHANNEL/TRACKING (Up or Down)  
Starts VCR recording.  
Selects next higher or lower channel in  
the VCRÕs channel memory.  
Used for one touch recording.  
Adjusts tracking when a tape is playing.  
Remote Sensor  
EJECT  
Receives signals from the remote control.  
Aim the remote at this sensor with no  
objects between them.  
Press when the VCR is stopped to eject  
the cassette.  
REW  
FWD (Fast Forward)  
Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is  
stopped.  
Rewinds the tape when the VCR is  
stopped.  
Searches the picture forward during  
playback.  
Searches the picture in reverse during  
playback.  
INPUT  
STOP  
Turns the line input on or off. L1 or L2  
appears in VCRÕs display panel and  
VIDEO1 or VIDEO2 appears on the TV  
screen.  
Stops the normal functions such as record,  
playback, rewind, fast forward, or pause.  
TV•VCR  
Switches the picture signal so that it either  
comes from the VCR or the TV channel.  
See page 11.  
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.  
VIDEO and AUDIO (R and L•MONO) IN  
Jacks  
PAUSE  
Pauses action for viewing during  
playback.  
Receives signals from another component,  
like a VCR or camcorder, when it is  
connected to these jacks.  
Pauses recording to prevent recording of  
unwanted scenes.  
Use INPUT to select L2 in the VCRÕs  
display panel to record from these jacks.  
PLAY  
Plays a tape.  
POWER  
Turns the VCR on or off.  
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Location of Controls  
Back Panel  
ANTENNA  
RIGHT L/MONO  
IN  
IN  
OUT  
OUT  
RIGHT L/MONO  
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
VIDEO and AUDIO (RIGHT and L/MONO) IN  
Jacks  
ANTENNA IN Connector  
Receives the signal from an antenna or cable  
system that is attached to this connector.  
Receives signals from another component, like a  
VCR or camcorder, when it is connected to these  
jacks. Use INPUT to select L1 in the VCRÕs  
display panel to record from these jacks.  
ANTENNA OUT Connector  
Passes signal to TV using the coaxial cable  
supplied.  
VIDEO and AUDIO (RIGHT and L/MONO) OUT  
Jacks  
Sends signals from VCR to another component,  
like a TV monitor or VCR, when it is connected  
to these jacks.  
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:  
AUTO  
3 Output Channel: 3  
¥ Select BRIGHT to keep the display panel  
4 Play NTSC as:  
NTSC  
bright.  
¥ Select DIM to keep the display panel dim.  
0 Exit  
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Location of Controls  
Display Panel (continued)  
Tape Speed  
Indicator  
Channel Number or  
Line Indicator  
Cassette-In Indicator  
SAP  
Indicator  
HIFI  
VCR  
SLP  
STEREO  
AM  
Time or Time Counter  
Status Indicators  
Forward search  
Reverse search  
Slow motion  
Frame advance  
Play pause  
Cassette-In Indicator (  
Lights when a tape is in the VCR.  
)
SRCH +  
SRCH –  
SLOW +  
STILL  
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.  
STILL  
STOP  
VCR stopped  
TAPE flashes Set for timer Ð no tape  
TIMER  
X-REC  
Timer recording set  
One touch recording in  
progress  
HIFI Indicator  
Lights during playback when Tape Playback:  
HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX feature is set to HI-FI.  
STEREO Indicator  
Lights when the station you are tuned to is  
broadcasting stereo.  
SAP Indicator (  
)
Lights when the Reception:  
Tape Speed Indicators (SP, LP, or SLP)  
Press SPEED on the remote to change.  
STEREO/MONO/SAP feature is set to SAP.  
Status Indicators  
Time or Time Counter  
Show what the VCR is doing.  
Press DISPLAY on the remote to switch  
between the current time and elapsed-time  
counter.  
EJECT  
FFWD  
HELLO  
PLAY  
REC  
Ejecting Tape  
Fast forward  
Turned on  
Playback  
VCR Indicator (Applies Only to Basic  
Hookups)  
Record  
Press TV•VCR to turn on or off.  
REC P  
Record pause  
Rewind  
VCR indicator on: Picture from VCR.  
VCR indicator off: Picture from TV channel.  
REW  
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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 14.  
¥ Aim remote at VCR with no objects between them.  
¥ Change batteries.  
VCR does not respond to remote  
Remote no longer controls an GE TV  
¥ Press TV to set remote to control the corresponding compatible TV. See page 15.  
¥ Reprogram remote for GE TV. See page 15.  
¥ Aim remote at TV with no objects between them.  
¥ Change batteries.  
¥ Press TV to set remote to control a compatible TV. See page 15.  
¥ Aim remote at component with no objects between them.  
¥ Reprogram remote after batteries have been changed.  
¥ Change batteries.  
Remote no longer controls a compatible TV, other  
than GE  
¥ Check setting of Remote Control: VCR1/VCR2 feature. See page 14.  
VCR only responds to VCR2 button on remote  
¥ Press TV•VCR to turn VCR indicator on. See page 11.  
¥ Check TV channel selected (3 or 4) to make sure it matches the channel  
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 18.  
¥ If PAL/NTSC is not set correctly, the VCR may play a black and white  
picture.  
No Color  
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Trouble  
Here's what to try:  
Time counter not working  
¥ The time counter does not advance during unrecorded portions of tape.  
When an unrecorded segment of tape is encountered, the time counter will  
hold its count until recorded material is detected again.  
¥ A minus (Ð) will appear in front of the time if you rewind the tape farther  
back than a counter reading of 0:00:00.  
Will not record or play  
¥ No cassette in VCR.  
¥ Eject and re-insert cassette.  
¥ Broken tape Ñ try another cassette.  
Streaks in picture during normal playback  
Will not record  
¥ Some snow/streaks are normal during search, frame advance, slow-motion,  
or stop-action playback.  
¥ VCR is in pause mode. Press PAUSE.  
¥ Safety tab removed from cassette.  
¥ Make sure the line indicators (L1 and L2) are turned off in VCRÕs display  
panel for normal recording from the VCRÕs tuner. Press INPUT to turn off  
the line indicator.  
Rewind does not operate  
¥ Tape already rewound.  
Timer recording not made  
or wrong program recorded  
¥ Program entered incorrectly (wrong channel or times).  
¥ Power interruption. Clock area in display panel will show - -:- -.  
¥ Check to see if time and date are correct Ñ including AM/PM.  
¥ Program exceeded tapeÕs length or tape was not rewound beforehand.  
¥ VCR was not turned off at the time recording was to start.  
¥ No tape in VCR or cassetteÕs safety tab broken off.  
¥ Cable box not turned on at time recording was to begin.  
VCR makes noise when stopped  
¥ 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.  
Will not auto search active  
channels correctly  
¥ Check antenna connections.  
¥ Check Signal Type: CABLE/ANTENNA feature. See page 10.  
Cannot select channels over 69  
¥ Cable channels over 69 can only be selected if Signal Type:  
CABLE/ANTENNA feature is set to CABLE. Details are on page 10.  
Stereo or SAP sound not recorded  
¥ Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature must be set to STEREO to record  
broadcast stereo. See page 30.  
¥ Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature must be set to SAP to record SAP.  
See page 30.  
¥ STEREO or SAP indicator not on. Station not broadcasting stereo or SAP.  
No stereo sound during playback  
Stereo audio too noisy  
¥ Tape Playback: HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX feature must be set to HI-FI to hear stereo  
sound during playback. See page 19.  
¥ Stereo signal is weak. Set Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature to  
MONO.  
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Specifications  
Format:  
VHS  
Record/Playback  
Video: 4-Head  
System:  
Audio: 2 Hi-Fi record/playback system  
Video Signal System:  
PAL N Recording and Playback  
NTSC Playback  
Antenna:  
Tuner:  
75-ohm external VHF/UHF combined  
antenna terminal  
USA:  
181 channels capability*  
(125 cable channels)  
Type:  
AutoProgramming frequency synthesis  
100-240V AC (+/Ð 10%), 50-60 Hz  
22 watts (7 watts for standby)  
Power Requirement:  
Power Consumption:  
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
(- 30 C to +65 C)  
û
û
Operating  
Temperature Range:  
+41 F to +104 F  
û
û
(+5 C to +40 C)  
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.  
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Index  
Antenna.....................................................2-3  
Audio/Video Jacks...............................2,3-6  
Cable TV ................................................2,3-5  
Two VCRs ....................................................6  
Contents ..................................................................1  
Controlling a TV...................................................15  
Copying and Editing Tapes................................32  
Copying Tape, Connections ..............................2,6  
Date, Set.................................................................11  
Design Specifications...........................................38  
Digital Auto Tracking..........................................20  
Digital Satellite Receiver, Controlling  
Accessories, Included............................................7  
Add or Remove Channels from Memory.........10  
ADD/REMOVE CHANNEL Menu.......................10  
Antenna Connections.........................................2,3  
ANTENNA IN Connector...............................3-6,34  
ANTENNA OUT Connector...........................3-6,34  
Arrow Buttons............................................12-13,21  
Attaching Power Cord ..........................................7  
AUDIO and VIDEO IN Jacks ..............6,28,31,33,34  
AUDIO and VIDEO OUT Jacks......................3-6,34  
AUDIO Menu ..............................................19,30,31  
Audio Only, Recording.......................................31  
Auto Channel Search Feature ..............................9  
Auto Head Cleaner..............................................19  
AutoEdit................................................................32  
AUX (Auxiliary) Button..................................12,17  
Back Panel .............................................................34  
Basic Recording....................................................26  
Batteries, Inserting in Remote ..............................7  
Broadcast Stereo TV, Recording ........................30  
Buttons, Remote Function  
with Remote ....................................12-13,16  
DISPLAY Button....................................12-13,22,35  
Display Panel ..................................................34-35  
Displays, Status ...............................................22,35  
EDIT Button......................................................12,32  
Editing and Copying Tapes................................32  
EJECT Button ..................................................18,33  
Escoge una Lengua................................................9  
Fast Forward Search ............................................21  
FF and FWD Buttons .............12,21,22,23,24,32,33  
First-Time Operation........................................7-11  
Frame Advance ....................................................21  
Front Panel............................................................33  
Front Panel: AUTO/BRIGHT/DIM Feature........34  
Head Cleaner, Auto.............................................19  
Hi-Fi Sound During Playback............................19  
HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX Tape Playback Feature.......19  
HIFI Indicator...................................................19,35  
Hookups  
Cable Box ...................................................13  
Components...............................................12  
Digital Satellite System Receiver ............13  
TV................................................................13  
VCR........................................................12-13  
Cable Box Channel, Selecting.............................28  
Cable Box, Controlling with Remote ......12-13,16  
Cable System With Cable Box  
Connections...........................................2,4-5  
Cable System Without Cable Box  
Antenna.....................................................2-3  
Audio/Video Jacks...............................2,3-6  
Cable TV ................................................2,3-5  
Two VCRs ....................................................6  
Index Feature........................................................23  
INDEX SEARCH Menu........................................23  
Indicators in Display Panel.................................35  
Indicators, Status..................................................35  
INPUT Button...............................12,28,32,33,34,35  
Inserting a Cassette..............................................18  
JOG SHUTTLE Button and Indicator...........12,21  
L1 and L2 Indicators........................31,32,33,34,35  
LANGUAGE Menu .................................................9  
Language, Select.....................................................9  
Line Input, Recording From...............................28  
LINEAR/MIX/ HI-FI Tape Playback Feature......19  
Connections ..............................................2,3  
CABLE BOX SETUP Menu.................................28  
Cassette, Inserting................................................18  
Cassette-In Indicator..................................18,26,35  
CHAN and CHANNEL Up and Down  
Buttons ........................................10,12-13,33  
Channel Number Indicator ................................35  
CHANNELS Menu .......................................9,10,28  
Checking Timer Programs..................................28  
Checks, Trouble ..............................................36-37  
Choosing a Hookup...............................................2  
Cleaning the VCR ................................................38  
CLEAR Button...................11,12-13,22,23,24,27-28  
Clearing Timer Programs ...................................28  
Commercial Scan Feature ...................................24  
Connections  
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REC P (Record Pause) Indicator...................20,25  
Reception: MONO/SAP/STEREO Feature ..30,31  
Recording  
Location of Controls  
Remote Control....................................12-13  
VCR Back Panel.........................................34  
VCR Display Panel..............................34-35  
VCR Front Panel .......................................33  
Audio Only ................................................31  
Basic ............................................................26  
Broadcast Stereo TV..................................30  
Features ......................................................25  
From Another VCR...................................32  
One Program While Watching  
LP Speed................................................................25  
Manual Tracking..................................................20  
MENU•PROG Button  
.............8,9,10,11,12,14,18,19,27-28,30,31,34  
MIX/HI-FI/LINEAR Tape Playback Feature.......19  
MUTE Button ........................................................13  
NTSC Video Playback Feature...........................18  
NTSC Video System ............................................18  
Number Buttons ................8-11,12-13,14-17,27-28  
On-Screen Displays.........................................22,35  
One Touch Recording..........................................29  
One Touch Recording, Stopping .......................29  
Operation, First Time.......................................7-11  
OTR (One Touch Recording)..............................29  
Output Channel, Selecting....................................8  
PAL Video System...............................................18  
Panel Display Feature .........................................34  
PAUSE Button ..................................13,20,25,32,33  
Pause for Stop Action..........................................20  
Pause, Recording..................................................25  
Picture Search .......................................................21  
PLAY Button ................................13,18,20,21,32,33  
Playing a Tape......................................................18  
POWER Button ................................12-17,27,29,33  
Power Cord, Attaching .........................................7  
PREFERENCE Menu...........................8,9,14,18,35  
PREV CH (Previous Channel) Button...............13  
Problems, Solving...........................................36-37  
Programming Remote to Control  
Another................................................26  
One Touch Recording (OTR)...................29  
Pause...........................................................25  
SAP (Second Audio Program) ................30  
Speeds.........................................................25  
Timer ....................................................27-28  
Types of......................................................25  
Remote Control...............................................12-17  
Remote Control: VCR1/VCR2 Feature .............14  
Remote Function Buttons ..............................12-13  
Remote Sensor......................................................33  
Remove or Add Channels from Memory.........10  
REMOVE/ADD CHANNELS Menu ....................10  
REW (Rewind) Button...........13,18,21,23,24,32,33  
Safety Precautions ..................Inside Front Cover  
Safety Tab..............................................................18  
SAP (Second Audio Program), Recording .......30  
SAP Indicator ..................................................30,35  
SAT•CABLE Button........................................12,16  
Satellite Receiver Channel, Selecting ................28  
Satellite Receiver, Controlling  
with Remote ....................................12-13,16  
Satellite System Receiver and  
Cable Box Function Buttons....................13  
SEARCH Button .........................................13,23,24  
Search, Fast Forward ...........................................21  
Search, Rewind.....................................................21  
Search, Variable Speed........................................21  
Select an Output Channel.....................................8  
Select Cable Box or Satellite Receiver  
Compatible Auxiliary Component.........17  
Programming Remote to Control  
Compatible Cable Box..............................16  
Programming Remote to Control  
Compatible Satellite Receiver .................16  
Programming Remote to Control  
Channel ......................................................28  
Select the Language ...............................................9  
Sensor, Remote.....................................................33  
SET CLOCK Menu...............................................11  
Set the Time and Date .........................................11  
Setting a Timer Recording ..................................27  
Setting Up the VCR ..........................................7-11  
Signal Type: CABLE/ANTENNA Feature..........10  
Compatible TV ..........................................15  
Programming Remote to Control VCR.............14  
PROGRAMS OVERLAP Message ......................27  
RCA Auxiliary Components, Controlling  
with Remote..........................................12,17  
REC and RECORD Buttons.......13,26,29,30,32,33  
REC Indicator..................................................26,35  
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SLOW + and Ð Buttons...................................13,20  
VCR Indicator........................................10,18,26,35  
VCR MAIN MENU  
Slow Motion..........................................................20  
SLOW + and – Indicators..........................20,21,35  
SLP Speed..............................................................25  
Solving Problems............................................36-37  
SP Speed................................................................25  
Specifications........................................................38  
SPEED Button .............................13,25,26,30,31,35  
Speeds, Recording................................................25  
SRCH + and – Indicators...............................21,35  
Startup................................................................7-11  
Status Displays ................................................22,35  
STEREO Indicator...........................................30,35  
STEREO/MONO/SAP Reception Feature ...30,31  
STILL Indicator...........................................20,21,35  
STOP Button............13,18,22,23,24,26,27,29,32,33  
Stop Action Pause................................................20  
Stopping a One Touch Recording .....................29  
Stopping a Timer Recording ..............................27  
Tab, Safety.............................................................18  
Table of Contents ...................................................1  
Tape Playback: HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX  
..................8,9,10,11,14,18,19,27-28,30,31,34  
VCR, Cleaning......................................................38  
VCR, Controlling with Remote................12-13,14  
VCR, Turn On.........................................................8  
VCR1 and VCR2•LD Buttons  
.................................8,9,11,12,14,26,27,29,32  
VCR1/VCR2 Feature............................................14  
VCRs Memory, Placing Channels In...................9  
VCRs, Connecting for Tape Copying...............2,6  
Video Playback Mode for NTSC Recordings...18  
VIDEO1 and VIDEO2 Indicators....................28,33  
VOL Up and Down Buttons................................13  
Warnings..................................Inside Front Cover  
Watch One Channel While Recording  
Another...................................................... 26  
X-REC Display.................................................29,35  
Zero Search Feature.............................................24  
ZERO SEARCH Menu.........................................24  
Feature...................................................19,30  
Tape Speed Indicators.........................................35  
Tape, Playing........................................................18  
Time and Date, Set...............................................11  
Time Counter..............................................22,24,35  
Time Display....................................................11,35  
Time, Set................................................................11  
TIMER Indicator ..............................................27,35  
Timer Recording ..................................................27  
TIMER RECORDINGS Menu ........................27-28  
TRACKING Buttons ..............................13,18,20,33  
Tracking, Digital Auto and Manual..................20  
Trouble Checks ...............................................36-37  
Turn On TV.............................................................8  
Turn on VCR...........................................................8  
TV Button..........................................................12,15  
TV Control with Remote.....................................15  
TV Function Buttons............................................13  
TV, Controlling with Remote...................12-13,15  
TV, Turn On............................................................8  
TVs, Compatible Chart........................................15  
TV•VCR Button .....................................10,13,26,33  
Types of Recordings ............................................25  
VCR Controls ..................................................33-35  
VCR Function Buttons ...................................12-13  
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10330 North Meridian Street  
Indianapolis, IN 46290-1024 USA  
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