VG4252
VCR User’s Guide
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Introduction
Table of Contents
Manual Tracking__________________ 14
DISPLAY Button __________________ 15
Time Counter_____________________ 15
Commercial Scan _________________ 16
Index Search _____________________ 16
Go-To Search _____________________ 16
Tape Playback: HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX
Important Information
Warnings______________________________ i
Cautions ______________________________ i
Note to Cable TV Installer _______________ i
Product Registration ____________________ i
Hooking Up the VCR
Choosing a Hookup ____________________ 2
Antenna or Cable System Without a
Cable Box _________________________ 3
Cable System With Cable Box to
Feature________________________ 17
Recording a Program
Recordings ___________________________ 18
Recording Speeds _________________ 18
Normal Recording
Unscramble All Channels ___________ 4
Cable System With Cable Box to
To Make a Recording ______________ 18
Watch a TV Channel While VCR is
Recording a Different Channel ___ 18
Recording While You're Away
Unscramble Pay Channels Only______ 5
Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes_ 6
Setting Up the VCR
Startup
Timer Recording __________________ 19
Select Cable Box Viewing Channel __ 20
Checking or Clearing Timer
Check Accessories With VCR ________ 7
Insert Batteries in Remote ___________ 7
Turn on TV________________________ 7
Turn on VCR ______________________ 7
Select the Language/ Seleccione el
Idioma/ Sélectionner la Langue ____ 8
Place Channels in VCR's Memory ____ 8
Add or Remove Channels from
Recordings ____________________ 21
Timer Recording From the
VCR’s Line Input _______________ 21
One Touch Recording _________________ 22
Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP___ 23
Recording Audio Only_________________ 24
Recording Features
VCR's Memory __________________ 9
Set the Time and Date ______________ 9
Set the Auto TV/VCR Feature ________ 9
Use TV•VCR Button _______________ 10
Select the Display Panel Brightness __ 10
Recording Pause __________________ 24
Using Two VCRs for Copying
and Editing Tapes __________________ 25
Copying and Editing Using
Compatible Remote _____________ 25
Using the Remote Control
Buttons ______________________________ 11
References
Location of Controls
Playing a Tape
Front Panel_______________________ 26
Back Panel _______________________ 27
Display Panel_____________________ 28
Specifications _________________________ 29
Cleaning the VCR _____________________ 29
Trouble Checks ____________________ 30-31
Limited Warranty _____________________ 32
Index ________________________________33
Playback _____________________________ 12
Using the Playback Features
Auto Play ________________________12
Pause for Stop-Action______________ 13
Frame Advance ___________________ 13
Slow Motion______________________ 13
Picture Search ____________________ 14
Automatic Tracking _______________ 14
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Hooking Up the VCR
Choosing a Hookup
The hookups on pages 3 through 5 are divided into two hookup types:
Basic (A) and Advanced (B).
The basic hookup shows the backs of TVs that have only an antenna/ cable
connection. It is the easier of the two and additional accessories may not be
needed.
The advanced hookup shows the VCR hooked up to a TV with audio and video
jacks, with the hookup on page 6 using a signal splitter. The advanced hookup
may improve the picture quality as well as convenience of operation.
Answer the questions to choose the hookup for your VCR.
1. How does your TV receive signals?
Choose one answer from below.
A. Outside antenna – Turn to page 3.
B. Rabbit ears (set-top) and/ or bow tie antenna – Turn to page 3.
C. Cable System – Go to question 2.
2. What type of Cable-TV system* do you have?
Choose one answer from below.
A. Cable without a box – Turn to page 3.
B. Cable box to unscramble all the channels – Turn to page 4.
C. Cable box to unscramble only pay channels, such as HBO, Showtime,
Cinemax, etc. – Turn to page 5.
*You may need to contact your local cable company for assistance.
Optional Hookups
How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapes.
A. Select a hookup by answering questions 1 and 2 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 basic connection
which requires fewer accessories.
From Antenna
or Cable
300/75 Ohm
Adapter
1. Set the CH 3 4 switch on back of VCR
Back of VCR
to either channel 3 or 4.
IN FROM
ANT.
OUT
IN
Tune the TV to this channel and use the
TV•VCR button to watch the VCR.
VIDEO
OR
OUT TO
TV
L
AUDIO
R
2. Connect as shown.
CH
3
4
This connection may require additional
accessories not provided.
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
3. Plug in power cords of VCR and TV.
Continue to page 7.
4.
75 to 75/300 Ohm
Separator
VHF
UHF
OR
Cable/
Antenna
Back of TV
B. Advanced hookup.
B
From Antenna
Use this hookup for slightly improved
picture quality, Hi-Fi stereo playback and
more convenient operation — use of
TV•VCR button is not required.
or Cable
300/75 Ohm
Adapter
OR
1. Connect as shown.
This connection requires additional
accessories not provided. A Y-adapter
may be required to hear sound from both
channels if your TV is not stereo.
Back of VCR
IN FROM
ANT.
OUT
IN
VIDEO
OUT TO
TV
L
AUDIO
R
2. Plug in power cords of VCR and TV.
CH
3
4
Continue to page 7.
3.
Audio/Video Cables
Tune the TV to its LINE (audio/ video)
input to watch the VCR. All pay channels
are viewed through the VCR.
VIDEO
INPUT
Set the AUTO TV/VCR feature to OFF. See
page 9.
RIGHT
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
OUT AUDIO
IN
S-VIDEO
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 basic connection
which requires fewer accessories.
From Cable
1. Set the CH 3 4 switch on back of VCR
Back of VCR
to either channel 3 or 4.
IN FROM
ANT.
RF Coaxial
Cable
Cable Box
OUT
IN
Tune the TV to this channel and use the
TV•VCR button to watch the VCR.
VIDEO
IN
OUT
OUT TO
TV
L
AUDIO
R
CH
2. Connect as shown.
3
4
This connection may require additional
accessories not provided.
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
3. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and
cable box.
Continue to page 7.
4.
75 to 75/300 Ohm
Separator
VHF
UHF
OR
Cable/
Antenna
Back of TV
B
B. Advanced hookup.
Cable Box
Use this hookup for slightly improved
picture quality, Hi-Fi stereo playback and
more convenient operation — use of
TV•VCR button is not required.
From Cable
IN
OUT
RF Coaxial
Cable
1. Connect as shown.
Back of VCR
This connection requires additional
accessories not provided. A Y-adapter
may be required to hear sound from both
channels if your TV is not stereo.
IN FROM
ANT.
OUT
IN
VIDEO
OUT TO
TV
L
AUDIO
CH
2. Plug in power cords of VCR and TV.
3
4
R
Continue to page 7.
3.
Tune the TV to its LINE (audio/ video)
input to watch the VCR. All pay channels
are viewed through the VCR.
Audio/Video Cables
VIDEO
INPUT
Set the AUTO TV/VCR feature to OFF. See
page 9.
RIGHT
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
OUT AUDIO
IN
S-VIDEO
CABLE /
ANTENNA
L /
MONO
Back of TV
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Hooking Up the VCR
Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels Only
(such as HBO, Showtime, Pay-Per-View, etc.)
A. Basic hookup.
A
Use this hookup for a basic connection
which requires fewer accessories.
From Cable
1. Set the CH 3 4 switch on back of VCR
Back of VCR
to either channel 3 or 4.
IN FROM
ANT.
RF Coaxial
Cable
Cable Box
OUT
IN
Tune the TV to this channel and use the
VIDEO
TV•VCR button to watch the VCR.
IN
OUT
OUT TO
TV
L
AUDIO
R
CH
2. Connect as shown.
3
4
This connection may require additional
accessories not provided.
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
3. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and
cable box.
Continue to page 7.
4.
75 to 75/300 Ohm
Separator
VHF
UHF
OR
Cable/
Antenna
Back of TV
B
B. Advanced hookup.
Cable Box
Use this hookup for slightly improved
picture quality, Hi-Fi stereo playback and
more convenient operation — use of
TV•VCR button is not required.
From Cable
IN
OUT
Signal
Splitter
1. Connect as shown.
This connection requires additional
accessories not provided. A Y-adapter
may be required to hear sound from both
channels if your TV is not stereo.
Back of VCR
IN FROM
ANT.
OUT
IN
VIDEO
L
OUT TO
TV
2. Plug in power cords of VCR and TV.
AUDIO
CH
3
4
R
Continue to page 7.
3.
Tune the TV to its LINE (audio/ video)
input to watch the VCR. All pay channels
are viewed through the VCR.
Audio/Video Cables
RF Coaxial
Cable
VIDEO
INPUT
(supplied)
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
Option A Hookup.
A
Playback VCR
Use this hookup for a basic connection which
requires fewer accessories.
From Antenna, Cable
or Cable Box
IN FROM
ANT.
OUT
IN
VIDEO
1. Select a hookup from pages 2 through 5
OUT TO
TV
L
AUDIO
R
and then modify with this connection.
CH
3
4
2. Set the CH 3 4 switch on the playback
VCR to either channel 3 or 4.
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.
IN FROM
ANT.
OUT
IN
VIDEO
OUT TO
TV
4. Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV.
L
AUDIO
R
CH
Continue to page 7.
5.
3
4
RF Coaxial
Cable
Audio/Video
Cables
or
Use the hookup to the TV
as previously selected on
pages 3, 4, or 5.
Option B Hookup.
B
Use this hookup for slightly improved
picture quality, Hi-Fi stereo playback and
more convenient operation — use of TV•VCR
button is not required.
Playback VCR
From Antenna, Cable
or Cable Box
IN FROM
ANT.
OUT
IN
VIDEO
OUT TO
TV
1. Select a hookup from pages 2 through 5
L
AUDIO
R
and then modify with this connection.
CH
3
4
2. Connect as shown.
This connection requires additional accessories
not provided. A Y-adapter may be required to
hear sound from both channels if your other
VCR is not stereo.
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
Recording
VCR
IN FROM
ANT.
OUT
IN
VIDEO
3. Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV.
OUT TO
TV
L
AUDIO
R
Continue to page 7.
4.
CH
3
4
Select the LINE (audio/ video) input on the
recording VCR to receive the signal from
the playback VCR.
RF Coaxial
Cable
Audio/Video
Cables
or
Caution: The unauthorized recording of
television programs and other materials
may infringe the rights of others.
Use the hookup to the TV
as previously selected on
pages 3, 4, or 5.
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Setting Up the VCR
Startup
1. Check accessories with VCR.
Contact your dealer if any items are missing.
POWER
REW
TV•VCR DISPLAY
PLAY
STOP
FF
RECORD PAUSE
SEARCH
2 “AA” Batteries
TRACKING
CHANNEL
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
1
4
7
MENU CLEAR INPUT PREV CH
SPEED
-
SLOW
+
F.ADV
RF Coaxial Cable
(Stock No. 207417)
Remote
(Stock No. 221426)
2. Insert batteries in remote.
3. Turn on the TV.
A. Turn on the TV.
B. If you used one of the basic hookups, tune the
TV to the channel selected with the
3
4 switch on back of VCR.
If you used one of the advanced hookups, tune
the TV to the TV’s video input.
(See TV owner’s manual for details.)
4. Turn on the VCR.
Press POWER on the remote.
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Setting Up the VCR
Startup
5. Select the language/Seleccione el idioma/
Sélectionner la langue.
The VCR displays the on-screen menus in the English, Spanish
VCR MAIN MENU
or French language. The word “Language” cycles through the
different languages when the VCR Main Menu is displayed on
the TV screen. The arrow indicates which language is selected.
1 Timer Recordings
2 Set Clock
3 Channels
4 Preferences
5 Audio
6 Language
A. Press MENU on remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
LANGUAGE
B. Press 6 to display the LANGUAGE or IDIOMA or LANGUE
menu. (English: LANGUAGE; Spanish: IDIOMA; French:
LANGUE).
Select a language.
1➛English
2 Español
3 Français
• Press 1 to have the menus displayed in English (Ingles).
• Press 2 to have the menus displayed in Spanish
(Español).
Press MENU to continue
• Press 3 to have the menus displayed in French
(Français).
6. Place channels in the VCR’s memory.
The AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH feature memorizes the channel
list available through your signal type—cable or antenna. The
signal type is automatically selected during auto channel
search. Also, if you change your signal system, you must
perform AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH again.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 Timer Recordings
2 Set Clock
3 Channels
4 Preferences
5 Audio
6 Language
Wait until the channel numbers stop changing. This takes
about one to two minutes. The TV tunes to the lowest channel
found. Pressing CHANNEL up or down selects only the active
channels.
0 Exit
CHANNELS
1 Auto Channel Search
2 Add/Remove Channels
3 Signal Type: ANTENNA
4 Cable Box Setup
A. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV
screen. If this menu does not appear:
• Make sure the TV is tuned to same channel as the CH 3/4
switch on the VCR or the TV’s video input (refer to TV’s
manual).
0 Exit
• If you use a basic hookup, check the VCR indicator in
display panel — it should be on. Press TV•VCR to turn
it on.
AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH
• Check the connections.
Now scanning channel 14
Press any key to cancel
B. Press 3 to display the CHANNELS menu.
C. Press 1 to begin AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH.
The VCR automatically selects the CABLE (cable TV) or
ANTENNA signal. For cable connection, 125 channels are
searched; for the antenna connection, 69 channels are
searched.
To change the Signal Type:
A. Follow steps A-B above.
B. Press 3 to switch the Signal Type between CABLE and
ANTENNA.
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Setting Up the VCR
Startup
7. 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
CHANNELS
A. Press MENU on the remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU on
1 Auto Channel Search
2 Add/Remove Channels
the TV screen.
B. Press 3 to display the CHANNELS menu.
C. Press 2 to display the ADD/REMOVE CHANNEL display.
D. Follow the directions on the screen.
ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS
Channels 03
is presently ADDED
E. Add or remove more channels using the CHANNEL up and
Press CLEAR to remove
Press MENU to exit
down buttons.
8. Set the time and date.
When you first turn on the VCR, --:-- appears in the clock area of
VCR MAIN MENU
the VCR’s display panel.
1 Timer Recordings
2 Set Clock
A. Press MENU on remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU on the
TV screen.
SET TIME AND DATE
B. Press 2 to display SET TIME AND DATE.
Time --:-- --
(hh:mm)
C. Enter the time and date with the number buttons on the
remote.
Date --/--/--
• 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.
SET TIME AND DATE
• Press CLEAR on the remote to change incorrect entries.
Time 02:30 PM
(hh:mm)
D. Press MENU on remote to remove SET TIME AND DATE from
the TV screen and start the clock. The time will appear in the
VCR’s display panel and the time and date will appear on the
TV screen when you press DISPLAY.
Date 08/04/96 Sunday
Press CLEAR to correct
Press MENU to set
9.Set the AUTO TV/VCR feature.
Skip this step if you used one of the basic hookups.
If you connected your VCR using the TV’s video input, you can
prevent the VCR indicator from turning on automatically and
interrupting your TV signal.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 Timer Recordings
2 Set Clock
3 Channels
4 Preferences
5 Audio
6 Language
A. Press MENU on remote to see VCR MAIN MENU on the TV
screen.
B. Press 4 to display PREFERENCES.
0 Exit
C. Press 3 to select Auto TV/VCR: ON or OFF.
• Select ON if you used one of the basic hookups and watch
your VCR on channel 3 or 4 of your TV. Press the TV•VCR
button to turn the VCR indicator on or off to switch between
the picture coming from the VCR or television channels.
PREFERENCES
1 Remote Control: VCR1
2 Auto Play:
3 Auto TV/VCR:
4 Front Panel:
ON
ON
• Select OFF if you used one of the advanced hookups and
watch your VCR on the video input channel of your TV. The
VCR indicator will not turn on automatically, nor interrupt
the TV signal.
AUTO
0 Exit
Pressing TV•VCR on the remote will still turn the VCR
indicator on or off.
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Setting Up the VCR
Startup
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 18.
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 TV’s remote.
E. Return the TV to the VCR viewing channel — CH3 or CH4.
F. Press VCR1, then TV•VCR to switch back to the picture from
the VCR.
11. Select the display panel brightness.
VCR MAIN MENU
You can change the brightness level of the fluorescent VCR
display panel.
1 Timer Recordings
2 Set Clock
3 Channels
4 Preferences
5 Audio
6 Language
A. Press MENU on remote to see VCR MAIN MENU on the TV
screen.
B. Press 4 to display PREFERENCES.
C. Press 4 to select Front Panel: AUTO, DIM or BRIGHT.
0 Exit
• Select AUTO to keep the display panel bright when the VCR
is on and dim when it is off.
PREFERENCES
• Select DIM to keep the display panel dim whenever the VCR
1 Remote Control: VCR1
is on or off.
2 Auto Play:
ON
3 Auto TV/VCR:
4 Front Panel:
ON
AUTO
• Select BRIGHT to keep the display panel bright whenever
the VCR is on or off.
0 Exit
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Using the Remote Control
Buttons
PLAY
CHANNEL Up or Down
Plays a tape.
Selects next higher or lower
channel in the VCR’s channel
memory.
PREV CH (Previous Channel)
Switches between two channels.
CLEAR
POWER
Select one channel and then select
another. Press PREV CH to switch
between the two channels.
TV•VCR DISPLAY
Resets time counter to 0:00:00.
Allows you to change entries when
setting the clock or VCR for a timer
recording.
PLAY
STOP
FF
REW
RECORD
Starts VCR recording.
DISPLAY
Used for one touch recording.
See page 22.
Shows VCR operating displays on
the TV screen.
REW (Rewind)
Rewinds the tape when the VCR is
stopped.
Displays the time counter.
RECORD PAUSE
SEARCH
F.ADV (Frame Advance)
Lets you view one frame with each
press of the button when tape is in
stop-action pause.
Searches the picture in reverse
motion during playback.
TRACKING
CHANNEL
SEARCH
FF (Fast Forward)
Displays INDEX, TIME, and GO-TO
SEARCH menus on TV.
Fast forwards the tape when the
VCR is stopped.
Advances tape 60 or 120 seconds
during playback.
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
1
4
7
Searches the picture in forward
motion during playback.
SLOW – or +
INPUT
Used for slow-motion playback.
Turns the line input on or off.
SPEED (Tape Speed)
Line input refers to the signal
coming from the component
connected to the audio/ video jacks
on the back of the VCR.
Selects a recording speed
(SP or SLP).
STOP
Stops the normal functions such as
record, playback, rewind, fast
forward, and pause of the VCR.
MENU
MENU CLEAR INPUT PREV CH
Displays the VCR MAIN MENU on
the TV screen.
SPEED
- SLOW +
F.ADV
Removes a menu from the screen.
TRACKING Up or Down
Lets you manually reduce the
streaks that may appear on the
picture during play or pause.
Numbers (0 through 9)
Select a channel up to 99 by
pressing two numbers.
Reduces picture “jitter” during
stop-action playback.
Select a cable channel over 99 by
pressing and holding 1 until 1– –
appears on the screen. Then press
the other two numbers.
TV•VCR
Switches the picture signal so
that it either comes from the VCR or
the TV channel. See page 10.
POWER
Turns the VCR on and off.
PAUSE
Pauses action for viewing during
playback.
Pauses recording to prevent
recording of unwanted scenes.
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Playing a Tape
Playback
To play a tape
1. Turn on the TV and tune it to channel 3, 4, or TV’s video input to see the
picture from the VCR.
2. Insert a tape in the VCR.
VCR automatically turns on. The cassette-in
indicator lights, and the
VCR indicator lights if the Auto TV/VCR feature is set to ON. The tape
automatically begins playback if the safety tab on the cassette has been
removed and the Auto Play feature is turned on.
REW
PLAY
FWD
POWER
EJECT
RECORD
STOP
PAUSE
CHANNEL
TRACKING
TV • VCR
CHANNEL
TRACKING
INPUT
Safety Tab
3. Press PLAY, if necessary. PLAY appears in the VCR’s display panel.
4. Press TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the picture, if
necessary. Details are on page 14.
5. Press STOP.
6. Press REW.
End of Tape
The VCR automatically rewinds the tape if it reaches the end of the tape
during playback.
Power Off
If you press POWER while a tape is rewinding, the VCR turns off
automatically when it is completely rewound.
7. Press EJECT on the VCR to eject the tape once it is completely rewound.
Using the Playback Features
Auto Play Feature
VCR MAIN MENU
This feature lets you tell the VCR whether you want it to automatically start playing a tape that is
inserted with the safety tab removed.
1 Timer Recordings
2 Set Clock
3 Channels
4 Preferences
5 Audio
6 Language
1. Press MENU on the remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV
screen.
0 Exit
2. Press 4 to display the PREFERENCES menu.
3. Press 2 to select Auto Play: ON or OFF.
PREFERENCES
•
Select ON to have a tape with its safety tab removed start
playing automatically.
1 Remote Control: VCR1
2 Auto Play:
3 Auto TV/VCR:
4 Front Panel:
ON
ON
AUTO
•
Select OFF if you do not want a tape with its safety tab removed
to start playing automatically.
0 Exit
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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 well for tapes recorded in SP or SLP speed.
1. Press PAUSE during playback to stop the action. STILL
appears in the 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. Frame advance works
well for tapes recorded in SP or SLP speed.
1. Press PAUSE 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.
Slow Motion
You can view the picture in 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 well in SP or SLP speed.
1. Press SLOW + to start slow motion and increase the speed
or SLOW – to decrease the speed.
2. Use TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the
picture.
3. 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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Playing a Tape
Using the Playback Features
Picture Search
You can search for a specific tape location during playback by fast forwarding or
rewinding the tape. Sound is turned off during picture search. Picture search works best
for tapes recorded in SP or SLP speed.
Fast Forward Search
1. During playback, press FF on the remote or FWD on the
VCR to search forward at a faster-than-normal speed.
SRCH + appears in the display panel.
2. Press the button again or press PLAY to return to
playback.
Rewind Search
1. During playback, press REW on the remote or VCR to
search in reverse at a faster-than-normal speed.
SRCH – appears in the display panel.
2. Press the button again or press PLAY to return to
playback.
Automatic Tracking
The VCR has automatic tracking which adjusts the picture when playing back a tape
recorded on another VCR. Automatic tracking is turned on whenever a tape is inserted.
Manual Tracking
Occasionally, you may need to manually adjust tracking on a tape recorded on a different
VCR or camcorder. Tracking is used when playing a tape, and it has no effect during
recording.
•
When streaks or snow appear in the picture, press
TRACKING up or down on the remote or the VCR for the
best possible picture.
•
•
During pause, press TRACKING up or down on the
remote to reduce any jittering of the picture.
To turn automatic tracking back on, press both
TRACKING buttons on the front of the VCR at the
same time, or eject the tape and re-insert it.
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Playing a Tape
Using the Playback Features
DISPLAY Button
Stop Ch 05 0:30:00
The DISPLAY button shows the status of the VCR channel number, time
counter, date, time and tape speed on the TV screen. The time and date must
be set before they can be displayed.
Press
DISPLAY
Status Displays
Will Time Out
1. Press DISPLAY to display the status of the
VCR,
08/04/96 Sun 01:30AM SLP
If you do not press DISPLAY again, these
displays will time out. The time appears in the
display panel.
2. Press DISPLAY again to have only the time
counter remain on the TV screen.
0:30:00
The time counter appears instead of the time in
the VCR display panel.
Time Counter Only
Will Not Time Out
Press
DISPLAY
Again
3. Press DISPLAY again to remove the time
counter from the TV screen.
No displays appear on the TV screen. This is
convenient for copying tapes. The time counter
remains in the VCR’s display panel.
4. Press DISPLAY again to return to the normal
status displays.
Turning off the VCR automatically returns the
displays to normal.
No displays
Press
DISPLAY
Again
Time Counter
The time counter shows the elapsed 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.
0:30:00
Hours
Minutes
Seconds
For example, if a 30-minute program was recorded at the beginning of the tape,
you would:
1. Insert the prerecorded tape, and make sure it is
rewound to the beginning. Press STOP.
2. Press DISPLAY twice to display only the time
counter on the TV screen.
3. Press CLEAR to reset the time counter to
0:00:00.
4. Press F.FWD to fast forward the tape until the
time counter reads 0:30:00.
5. Press STOP. This is the approximate end of the
program and you can begin recording at this
spot.
6. 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
Commercial Scan (SEARCH Button)
This is useful for scanning commercials or short program segments.
1. Press SEARCH once during playback to advance
the tape approximately 60 seconds.
2. Press SEARCH twice during playback to advance the
tape approximately 120 seconds.
Index Search
The VCR has a “VHS Index Search System” that automatically records an index mark on
the tape every time you begin recording a program. Your VCR has two index playback
features. To locate the program you want to play, select a specific index number or search
by scanning.
INDEX SEARCH
Press REW or FF
to begin scanning
OR
Enter a specific
Index number
--
Some index marks may be missed by the VCR.
•
•
A mark too close to the current location on the tape.
Press SEARCH to exit
The mark at the beginning of a recorded segment of five
minutes or less.
INDEX SEARCH
•
The first index mark on the tape when you start
searching from the beginning of the tape.
Searching for
index marks...
To Index Search
1. Insert the prerecorded tape and press STOP.
Press STOP to cancel
2. Press SEARCH on the remote to display the INDEX
SEARCH menu on the TV screen.
3. Press REW or FF on the remote to scan or enter the
number of index marks you want the VCR to search.
Press CLEAR on the remote to correct an entry.
Once the index mark or marks are found, the tape
begins playback.
4. Follow the directions on the screen.
Go-To Search
The VCR searches for the time counter reading you enter and automatically begins
playing back the tape.
1. Insert the prerecorded tape and press STOP.
GO-TO SEARCH
2. Press SEARCH on the remote twice to display the
GO-TO SEARCH menu on the TV screen.
Current tape counter is
2:17:25
Press REW or FF to go to
-:--:00
3. Enter the hour(s) and minute(s) of the time counter
reading you want the VCR to search.
Press SEARCH to exit
Press CLEAR on the remote to correct an entry.
4. Press REW or FF on the remote to search.
5. Press STOP to stop Go-To Searching.
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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
VCR MAIN MENU
1. Press MENU to see the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen.
2. Press 5 to see the AUDIO menu on the TV screen.
3. Press 2 to switch between HI-FI, LINEAR, or MIX sound.
1 Timer Recordings
2 Set Clock
3 Channels
4 Preferences
5 Audio
6 Language
•
Select HI-FI to play back sound recorded on the Hi-Fi
track and for normal use.
0 Exit
The Hi-Fi indicator is lit in the VCR’s display panel
during Hi-Fi playback.
AUDIO
1 Reception:
STEREO
•
Select LINEAR to play back the sound recorded on the
linear monaural track, such as a second audio program
(SAP).
2 Tape Playback: HI-FI
The Hi-Fi indicator turns off in the VCR’s display panel
during linear playback.
0 Exit
•
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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Recording a Program
Recordings
Your VCR provides different recording options. These options are explained in this section of the manual.
Recording Speeds
Press SPEED on the remote to select a recording speed (SP or SLP). The speed
you select appears on the TV screen. Tapes recorded in LP can be played in this
VCR.
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, frame advance, slow motion, and
picture search work well in this speed.
SLP (Super Long Play) gives three times the recording time of tapes recorded
in SP. Special effects such as pause, frame advance, slow motion, and picture
search work well in this speed.
Recording Time
Cassette
T-120
SP
SLP
6Hrs
8Hrs
2Hrs
T-160
2Hrs 40Min
Normal Recording
To Make a Recording
Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel, either 3, 4, or the TV’s
video input channel.
1. Insert a tape with safety tab in place.
The cassette-in indicator
lights in the VCR’s display panel.
2. If using one of the basic hookups, make sure the VCR indicator appears in
the VCR’s display panel. If not, press TV•VCR to turn it on.
3. Select recording speed using SPEED on the remote.
The tape speed indicator appears in the VCR’s display panel and on the TV
screen.
4. Select the channel to be recorded.
The channel number appears in the VCR’s display panel and on the TV
screen.
5. Press RECORD to begin recording. REC and
appear in the VCR’s
display panel while the VCR is recording.
Watch a TV Channel While VCR is Recording a Different Channel
For some cable box hookups, this recording feature may not apply. Contact
your local cable company for assistance.
1. Follow steps 1 through 5 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. Select the channel you want to watch with the TV’s channel buttons.
4. Press STOP when recording is finished.
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Recording a Program
Recording While You’re Away (Timer Recording)
The timer program features let you program the VCR to record up to eight different programs
within a one year period. Before setting the timer, make sure that:
• The clock is set correctly.
• A tape with safety tab has been inserted with enough tape to record the program(s).
• If you receive all channels through a cable box, select a cable box viewing channel
on page 20.
Setting a Timer Recording
1. Press MENU on the remote to display the VCR MAIN
VCR MAIN MENU
MENU.
1 Timer Recordings
2. Press 1 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu.
TIMER RECORDINGS
1 Create a New Program
3. Press 1 to display the Create a New Program menu.
How often should this
Program record?
4. Press 1, 2, 3, or 4 to select type of program.
1 One time — single program recorded once.
1 One time
2 Daily (every day)
2 Daily — program recorded at same time every day.
3 Weekdays (M - F)
4 Weekly (once per week)
3 Weekdays — program recorded at same
time Monday through Friday.
Program 1 (One Time)
Channel
--
4 Weekly — program recorded at same time
once a week.
Program 1 (One Time)
Channel 08
5. Press number buttons on the remote to enter the channel
number (or INPUT 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.
Start Time --:-- --
Program 1 (One Time)
Channel
Start Time 02:10 AM 1=AM
End Time --:-- 2=PM
08
Press CLEAR to correct an entry.
If you receive all channels from a cable box and have
completed Cable Box Setup on the next page, the output
channel of your cable box will automatically appear on
the menu.
Program 1 (One Time)
Channel 08 CABLE
Start Time 02:10 PM
End Time 03:35 PM
Start Date 08/04/96 Sun
Tape Speed SLP
1=SP 2=SLP
6. Select recording speed using SPEED or number button
Press CLEAR to correct
Press MENU to save
on the remote.
7. Press MENU to enter your program. A reminder
appears which will time out.
Program 1 has been saved
PROGRAMS OVERLAP may appear on the screen if you
entered two programs where the times overlap.
Remember to insert a
recordable tape and
turn the VCR off before
the program start time.
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.
TIMER
TIMER appears briefly and
appears in the VCR’s
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
You can stop a recording by pressing and holding the STOP
button on the remote or STOP•EJECT on the VCR for
approximately three seconds.
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Recording a Program
Recording While You’re Away (Timer Recording)
Select Cable Box Viewing Channel
If you have a cable box, follow the directions below.
VCR MAIN MENU
1. Press MENU on the remote to display the VCR MAIN
1 Timer Recordings
MENU on the TV screen.
2 Set Clock
3 Channels
2. Press 3 to display CHANNELS menu.
CHANNELS
3. Press 4 to display Cable Box Setup menu.
1 Auto Channel Search
2 Add/Remove Channels
3 Signal Type: ANTENNA
4 Cable Box Setup
4. Select one of the three options:
1 ALL Channels
CABLE BOX SETUP
•
Press 1 for ALL channels and then enter two
numbers for the output channel of your cable
box. (Valid numbers are 01-13.)
Do you use your cable
box to receive ALL
channels or only SOME
channels?
•
Press CLEAR to correct an entry.
1 ALL channels
If you connected your cable box to the VCR
using the cable box’s AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jacks,
press INPUT on the VCR to select VIDEO IN
option.
2 Only SOME channels
3 Cancel setup
CABLE BOX SETUP
•
Press MENU. A message appears which will
time out or press MENU to return to VCR MAIN
MENU.
On what channel does
the VCR receive signals
from the cable box?
(usually 3, 4 or Video)
VCR will now automatically enter the output
channel of your cable box in the Timer
Recordings menu.
--
Press 01-13 or INPUT
Press MENU to cancel
2 Only SOME Channels
CABLE BOX SETUP
Skip this setup if your cable box is not required for
all channels.
The feature works only
if the cable box is used
to receive ALL channels.
•
•
Press 2 for Only SOME channels.
Press MENU to continue.
Consult your User's
Manual for assistance.
Press MENU to continue
CABLE BOX SETUP
3 Cancel setup
•
Press 3 to cancel the CABLE BOX SETUP
feature.
The Cable Box Setup
was canceled.
•
Press MENU to continue.
The VCR will NOT control
the cable box channel
during timer recordings.
Press MENU to continue
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Recording a Program
Recording While You’re Away (Timer Recording)
Checking or Clearing Timer Recordings
VCR MAIN MENU
1. Press MENU on remote to display VCR MAIN
1 Timer Recordings
MENU on TV screen.
2. Press 1 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu.
TIMER RECORDINGS
3. Press 2 for Review Existing Progs. feature.
1 Create a New Program
2 Review Existing Progs.
4. Press MENU to display the next program.
Program 1 (One Time)
5. Press CLEAR when the program you want to erase
Channel
Start Time 02:10 PM
End Time 03:35 PM
08 CABLE
appears on the screen.
Start Date 08/04/96 Sun
Tape Speed SLP
Press CLEAR to erase
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
VCR’s line input:
Program 1 (One Time)
Channel
Start Time 02:10 PM
End Time 03:35 PM
VIDEO
Start Date 08/04/96 Sun
Tape Speed SLP
Press CLEAR to erase
Press MENU for next prog
Press INPUT to enter VIDEO instead of the channel
number on the TV screen during timer programming.
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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.
REW
PLAY
FWD
POWER
EJECT
RECORD
STOP
PAUSE
CHANNEL
TV • VCR
CHANNEL
INPUT
TRACKING
TRACKING
VCR
SLP
TIMER REC
Display showing 40 minutes
remaining for recording.
RECORD
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 RECORD to activate recording.
6. Press RECORD repeatedly until the amount of recording
time for the program is displayed in the VCR’s display
panel or on the TV screen.
Press
RECORD
Recording
Time
Rec
Ch 04
0:30
1:00
1:30
2:00
3:00
4:00
0:00
(30 Min)
(1 Hr)
Record Length 0:00
(1 Hr, 30 Min)
(2 Hrs)
Press REC to set length
(3 Hrs)
(4 Hrs)
Display on TV Screen
(Recording Turns Off)
Each press increases the time — 30 minutes up to 4 hours.
The amount of time the VCR will record and the
and
TIMER
indicators appear in the VCR’s display panel.
Stopping a Recording in Progress
You can stop a recording by:
•
Pressing and holding the STOP button on the remote or
STOP•EJECT on the VCR for approximately three seconds.
•
Pressing the RECORD button until 0:00 is displayed for the
recording.
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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 TV’s video input.
1. Insert a tape with safety tab in place.
2. If using one of the basic hookups, make sure the VCR
indicator appears in the VCR’s display panel. If not, press
TV•VCR to turn it on.
3. Use SPEED on the remote to select a recording speed.
The tape speed indicator appears in the VCR’s display panel
and on the TV screen.
4. Select the channel or line input to be recorded.
Channel number or LINE appears in the VCR’s display
panel.
5. Set the Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature for the type
of audio you want to record.
A. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV
screen.
VCR MAIN MENU
B. Press 5 to display the AUDIO menu.
1 Timer Recordings
2 Set Clock
3 Channels
4 Preferences
5 Audio
6 Language
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.
0 Exit
The STEREO indicator lights in the VCR’s 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 “noisy”.
Set to SAP to record SAP (second audio program)
instead of the normal audio on both the hi-fi and linear
tracks.
0 Exit
The SAP indicator lights in the VCR’s display panel
when the station you are tuned to is broadcasting SAP.
D. Repeatedly press 0 to remove the menus from the TV
screen.
6. Press RECORD to start recording.
REC and
appear in the VCR’s 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 (L and R) jacks
on the back of the VCR.
To Record Audio Only
1. Press the INPUT button until the line indicator
(VIDEO) appears on the TV screen.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 Timer Recordings
2 Set Clock
3 Channels
The VCR will record audio from the audio
equipment connected to the AUDIO IN jacks.
4 Preferences
5 Audio
6 Language
2. Use SPEED on the remote to select the recording
speed.
The tape speed indicator appears in the VCR’s
display panel and on the TV screen.
0 Exit
AUDIO
3. Make sure the Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP
feature is set to STEREO.
1 Reception:
2 Tape Playback: HI-FI
STEREO
A. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU on
the TV screen.
B. Press 5 to display the AUDIO menu.
C. Press 1 to select Reception: STEREO.
0 Exit
4. Start audio source playing and press RECORD to
begin recording.
REC and
appear in the VCR’s display panel.
5. Press STOP when you are finished.
To Play Back Audio Only
Connect the AUDIO OUT of the VCR to the appropriate
input on your amplifier or receiver. Do not use the
phono input. Refer to your amplifier or receiver user’s
guide for information.
Recording Features
Recording Pause
To prevent recording short passages of unwanted material, use PAUSE during
recording to stop and start recording. The VCR automatically switches from pause
to stop after a few minutes.
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Recording a Program
Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes
Operating Instructions (Refer to hookup on page 6.)
Use one VCR as the playback VCR and the other as the recording VCR.
1. Turn on the TV and VCRs.
2. Tune TV to the VCR viewing channel, either 3, 4, or TV’s video input.
Caution: The unauthorized
recording of television
programs and other
3. If you have connected your VCR using Option A (page 6), tune recording
VCR to channel 3 or 4 — the one selected on the back of the playback VCR.
materials may infringe the
rights of others.
If you have connected your VCR using Option B (page 6), press INPUT on
recording VCR to select the line input. LINE appears in VCR’s display
panel.
4. Insert the tape you want to copy into playback VCR. Insert a blank tape
with safety tab in place into recording VCR.
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. To prevent on-screen displays on the playback VCR from
appearing on the recording, press DISPLAY button three times. See page 15.
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.
Copying and Editing Using Compatible Remote
If you have a compatible GE, RCA, or ProScan remote with VCR1
and VCR2 buttons, you can program this VCR to respond to VCR1
(VCR2). This will allow you to control both VCRs with one remote
for easier copying and editing.
Set the Remote Control feature of this VCR to the VCR1
VCR MAIN MENU
or VCR2 position. The remote then controls the VCR with
either the VCR1 or VCR2 button — whichever position
you select in the menu.
1 Timer Recordings
2 Set Clock
3 Channels
4 Preferences
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
2. Press 4 to display PREFERENCES.
PREFERENCES
1 Remote Control: VCR1
3. Press 1 to activate the Remote Control feature.
PREFERENCES
4. Press VCR1 or VCR2 on your compatible remote to
change the setting and program this VCR to respond to
the VCR1 or VCR2 button — whichever you select.
( PRESS VCR2 TO CHANGE )
2 Auto Play:
3 Auto TV/VCR:
4 Front Panel:
ON
ON
AUTO
Important Reminder: Remember you must
p ress VCR1 or VCR2 on th e rem ote —
w hichever you selected in the m enu —
before the remote will operate this VCR.
0 Exit
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References
Location of Controls
Front Panel
REW
PLAY
FWD
POWER
EJECT
Tape Compartment
RECORD
STOP
PAUSE
CHANNEL
TV • VCR
CHANNEL
INPUT
TRACKING
TRACKING
Remote Sensor
POWER
CHANNEL/TRACKING Up or Down
Turns the VCR on or off.
Selects next higher or lower channel in
the VCR’s channel memory.
RECORD
Starts VCR recording.
Adjusts tracking when a tape is playing.
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.
Searches the picture in reverse during
playback.
INPUT
Turns the line input on or off.
Line input refers to the signal coming
from the component connected to the
audio/ video jacks on the back of the
VCR.
STOP
Stops the normal functions such as record,
playback, rewind, fast forward, or pause.
TV•VCR
PAUSE
Switches the picture signal so that it either
comes from the VCR or the TV channel.
See page 10.
Pauses action for viewing during
playback.
Pauses recording to prevent recording of
unwanted scenes.
PLAY
Plays a tape.
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References
Location of Controls
Back Panel
IN FROM
ANT.
OUT
IN
VIDEO
OUT TO
TV
L
AUDIO
R
CH
3
4
VIDEO and AUDIO R (Right) and L (Left)
IN Jacks
CH 3
4 Switch
Selects the channel to which you will tune
the TV to see the VCR picture if you
connect the VCR using one of the basic
hookups.
Receives signals from another component,
like a VCR or camcorder, when it is
connected to these jacks.
Use INPUT to select.
IN FROM ANT. (Antenna) Connector
VIDEO and AUDIO R (Right) and L (Left)
OUT Jacks
Receives the signal from an antenna or
cable system that is attached to this
connector.
Sends signals from VCR to another
component, like a TV monitor or VCR, when
it is connected to these jacks.
OUT TO TV Connector
Passes signal to TV using the cable
supplied.
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References
Location of Controls
Display Panel
Channel Number, Current Time, Time
Counter, LINE, or Status Indicator
VCR
SLP
Tape
Speed
Indicator
STEREO
Hi-Fi SAP
TIMER REC
Cassette-In Indicator
STEREO Indicator
Cassette-in Indicator (
)
Lights when the station you are tuned to is
broadcasting stereo.
Lights when a tape is in the VCR.
Channel Number or LINE
Tape Speed Indicators (SP or SLP)
Press SPEED on the remote to change.
The channel number or line input is
displayed.
Press INPUT to display LINE to record from
the VIDEO and AUDIO IN jacks.
Time or Time Counter
Press DISPLAY to switch between the current
time and elapsed-time counter.
Hi-Fi Indicator
Lights when the Playback: HI-FI/LINEAR
/MIX feature is set to HI-FI or MIX.
TIMER
Indicator
Lights when VCR is set for timer recording
and VCR is turned off.
SAP Indicator
Flashes if tape is not inserted.
Lights when the station you are tuned to is
broadcasting SAP.
VCR Indicator (Applies Only to Basic
Hookups)
Status Indicators
Press TV•VCR to turn on or off.
Show what the VCR is doing.
VCR indicator on: Picture from VCR.
EJECT
Ejecting tape
Fast forward
Playback
F-FWD
VCR indicator off: Picture from TV
channel.
PLAY
PAUSE and
REC and
Record pause
Record
Rewind
REW
Slow motion
Forward search
Reverse search
SLOW
SRCH +
SRCH –
STILL
Play pause and
Frame advance
STOP
VCR stopped
X-REC
One touch recording
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Specifications
Format:
VHS
Record/Playback
Video: 4-Head
System:
Audio: 2 Hi-Fi record/ playback system
Video Signal System:
Antenna:
EIA standard: NTSC color
75-ohm external VHF/ UHF combined
antenna terminal
Tuner:
USA:
181 channels capability*
(125 cable channels)
Canada: 178 channels capability*
(122 cable channels)
Type:
AutoProgramming frequency synthesis
120V AC, 60 Hz
Power Requirement:
Power Consumption:
Dimensions:
19 watts
3.6 inches high
(91.5 mm)
15.4 inches wide
(390 mm)
12.5 inches deep
(318.5 mm)
Weight:
8.8 pounds
(4.0 kg)
Storage Temperature
Range:
- 22 F to +149 F
˚
˚
(-30 C to +65 C)
˚
˚
Operating
Temperature Range:
+41 F to +104 F
˚
˚
(+5 C to +40 C)
˚
˚
*Check your cable company‘s compatibility requirements.
Cleaning the VCR
Use a soft 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. 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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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 Servicenter.
Trouble
Here's what to try:
No power
• Plug VCR into an operating outlet.
• Check connections.
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. Re-install the batteries
and try remote again.
VCR does not respond to remote
• Aim remote at VCR with no objects between them.
• Change batteries.
Poor or no picture for normal TV viewing
• Press TV•VCR to turn VCR indicator off.
• Switch TV to an active channel.
• Check antenna connections.
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 CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR.
• Check TV’s fine tuning.
• Check video cable connections between VCR and TV monitor.
• Set TV monitor to video input channel.
• Try another tape.
• Some snow/ streaks are normal during search, frame advance, slow motion,
and stop action playback.
Streaks in picture during normal playback
Time counter not working
• Press one of the TRACKING buttons to move streaks up or down and out of
the picture.
• Check tape — it may be worn out or of poor quality.
• The time counter does not advance during unrecorded portions of tape.
When an unrecorded segment of tape is encountered, the time counter will
hold its count until recorded material is detected again.
• A minus (–) will appear in front of the time if you rewind the tape farther
back than a counter reading of 0:00:00.
Will not record or play
Will not record
• No cassette in VCR.
• Eject and re-insert cassette.
• Broken tape — try another cassette.
• VCR is in pause mode. Press PAUSE.
• Safety tab removed from cassette.
• Make sure LINE does not appear in VCR’s display panel for normal recording
from the VCR’s tuner. Press INPUT to turn off the line input.
Rewind does not operate
• Tape already rewound.
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.
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Trouble Checks
Trouble
Here's what to try:
Timer recording not made or wrong program
recorded
• Cable box was not turned on at time recording was to begin.
• Program entered incorrectly (wrong channel or times).
• Power interruption. Clock area in display panel shows – – : – –. Reset clock.
See page 9.
• Check to see if time and date are correct — including AM/PM.
• Program exceeded tape’s length or tape was not rewound beforehand.
• VCR was not turned off at the time recording was to start.
• No tape in VCR or cassette’s safety tab broken off.
Will not auto search active
channels correctly
• Check antenna connections.
• Check Signal Type: CABLE/ANTENNA feature. See page 8.
Cannot add or remove channels
• Channels must be placed in memory using Auto Channel Search feature
before channels can be added or removed from channel memory. See page 8.
Tape plays back in slow motion
Cannot select channels over 69
• Press PLAY to return to normal playback.
• Cable channels over 69 can only be selected if Signal Type: CABLE/ANTENNA
feature is set to CABLE. Details are on page 8.
Cassette with safety tab removed does not start to
play automatically
• Set Auto Play ON/OFF feature to ON. Details are on page 12.
• Display off mode is selected. Press DISPLAY. See page 15.
No status displays appear on the TV screen when
you change channels, etc.
Stereo or SAP sound not recorded
• Reception: STEREO/SAP/MONO feature must be set to STEREO to record
broadcast stereo. See page 23.
• Reception: STEREO/SAP/MONO feature must be set to SAP to record SAP
See page 23.
• STEREO or SAP indicator not on. Station not broadcasting stereo or SAP.
No stereo sound during playback
Stereo audio too noisy
• Playback: HI-FI/MIX/LINEAR feature must be set to HI-FI to hear stereo
sound during playback. See page 17.
• Stereo signal is weak. Set Reception: STEREO/SAP/MONO feature to
MONO.
• Press one of the TRACKING up or down buttons to minimize the noise.
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Limited Warranty
What your warranty covers:
•
Any defect in material or workmanship.
For how long after your purchase:
•
•
•
Ninety days for labor charges.
One year for parts.
The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental.
What we will do:
•
•
Pay any Authorized GE VCR Servicenter the labor charges to repair your VCR.
Pay any Authorized GE VCR Servicenter for the new or, at our option,
refurbished replacement parts required to repair your VCR.
How you get service:
•
Take your VCR to any Authorized GE VCR Servicenter. To identify your
nearest Authorized GE VCR Servicenter, ask your dealer, look in the Yellow
Pages, or call 1-800-447-1400.
•
•
Show the service technician your evidence of purchase date.
Pick up your VCR when repairs are completed.
What your warranty does not cover:
•
Customer instruction. (Your Owner’s Manual clearly describes how to install,
adjust, and operate your VCR. Any additional information should be obtained
from your Dealer.)
•
•
•
•
•
•
Installation and related adjustments.
Signal reception problems not caused by your VCR.
Damage from misuse or neglect.
Cleaning of video/ audio heads.
Remote control batteries.
A VCR that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used
for institutional or other commercial purposes.
•
•
A VCR purchased or serviced outside the USA.
Acts of God, such as but not limited to lightning damage.
Product Registration:
•
Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your VCR.
It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of
the card is not required for warranty coverage.
How state law relates to this warranty:
•
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other
rights that vary from state to state.
If you purchased your VCR outside the United States:
•
This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.
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Index
Cable System with Cable Box for
Remote Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Remove or Add Channels
Accessories, Included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Add or Remove Channels
Pay Channels Only . . . . . . . . . . . .2,5
Cable System with No Cable Box . .2,3
VCR for Tape Copying . . . . . . . . . . .2,6
Idioma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
IN FROM ANT (Antenna)
Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6,27
INDEX SEARCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
INPUT Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11,21,23-26
Insert Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Langue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
LINE Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21,25,26
Line Input, Recording From . . . . . . . . .21
Location of Controls
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
VCR Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
VCR Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
VCR Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
MENU Button . . . . . . . . . .8-10,17,19-21,23
MUTE Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Normal Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Number Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
On-Screen Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
One Touch Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
One Touch Recording, Stopping . . . . .22
Operation, First Time . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-10
Operating Instructions
Copying Tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Normal Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
One Touch Recording . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Playing a Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Recording Audio Only . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Recording Broadcast Stereo or SAP .23
Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
OUT TO TV Connector . . . . . . . . . . .3-6,27
PAUSE Button . . . . . . . . . . . . .11,13,24-26
Pause for Stop Action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Pause, Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Picture Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
PLAY Button . . . . . . . . . . . .11,12,13,25,26
Playback : HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX Feature .17
POWER Button . . . . . . . . . . . . .11,19,22,26
PREFERENCES Menu . . . . . . .9,10,12,25
PREV CH (Previous Channel) Button .11
Problems, Solving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30,31
Product Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i
PROGRAMS OVERLAP Message . . . . .19
from Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
REMOVE/ADD Channel Menu . . . . . . . .9
REW (Rewind) Button . .11,12,14,15,25,26
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i
Safety Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
SAP Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23,28
SAP, Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
SEARCH Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11,14,16
Search, Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Seleccione el idioma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Sélectionner la langue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Sensor, Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Setting Up the VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-10
Signal Type: CABLE/ANTENNA Feature . .8
SLOW Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11,13
Slow Motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
SLP Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
SP Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Spanish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
SPEED Button . . . . . . . . . . .11,18,19,22,25
Speeds, Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Status Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Status Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
STEREO Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23,28
Stereo TV, Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
STOP Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11,26
Stop Action Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Stopping a
One Touch Recording . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Tape Playback: HI-FI/LINEAR/
MIX Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Tape Speed Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . .18,28
Tape, Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Tapes
Copying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Time and Date, Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Time Counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15,28
Time Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Timer Recording
from Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
ADD/REMOVE CHANNEL Menu . . . . . .9
Antenna Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,3
AUDIO and VIDEO Jacks . . . .3-6,21,24,27
AUDIO Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17,23,24
Audio Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Auto Play Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Auto TV/VCR Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . .9,12
Auto Channel Search Feature . . . . . . . . 8
AUTO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Batteries, Inserting in Remote . . . . . . . . .7
BRIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Broadcast Stereo, Recording . . . . . . . . .23
Cable Box Viewing Channel . . . . . . . . .20
Cable System With Cable Box
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,3-5
Cable System Without Cable Box
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,3
Card, Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i
Cassette, Insert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
CH3 4 Switch . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6,8,10,27
CHANNEL Up or Down
Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8,9,11,26
CHANNELS Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8,9
Checking Timer Programs . . . . . . . . . . .21
Checks, Trouble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30,31
Choosing a Hookup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Cleaning the VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
CLEAR Button . . . . . . . . . . . .9,11,15,19,21
Clearing Timer Programs . . . . . . . . . . .21
Commercial Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Connections
Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,3
Cable System with Cable Box for
All Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,4
Cable System with Cable Box for
Pay Channels Only . . . . . . . . . . . .2,5
Cable System with No Cable Box . .2,3
VCR for Tape Copying . . . . . . . . . . .2,6
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Copying Tape, Connections . . . . . . . . . .6
Copying Tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Date and Time, Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Design Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
DIM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
DISPLAY Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11,15
Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10,28
Displays, Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15,28
Editing Tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
EJECT Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12,26
F.ADV (Frame Advance) Button . . .11,13
FF or FWD (Fast Forward)
Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11,14-16,25,26
First-Time Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-10
Frame Advance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
French . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
GO-TO SEARCH Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Hi-Fi Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17,28
Hook-Ups
Checking and Clearing . . . . . . . . . . .21
Setting a Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Stopping a Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
TIMER
TIMER and
Indicators . . . . . .28
REC and
Indicators . . . . .18,22,25,28
TIMER RECORDINGS Menu . . . . . .19
TIMER RECORDINGS Menu . . . . . . . .19
TRACKING Buttons . . . . . . . . . . .11,14,26
Trouble Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30,31
Turn On VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
TV•VCR Button . . . . . . . . . . . . .9,10,11,26
VCR Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26-28
VCR Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9,10,12,28
VCR MAIN MENU . . . . . . .8,9,10,17,19-25
VCR, Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
VCR, Turn On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
VCRs Memory, Placing Channels . . . . .8
VCRs, Connecting for Tape Copying . .6
Warranty, Limited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Watch One Channel While Recording
Another . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP
Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23,24
RECORD Button . . . . . . . . .11,18,19,25,26
Recording
Audio Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Broadcast Stereo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Normal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
One-Touch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
SAP (Second Audio Program) . . . . .23
Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Watching One Program While
Recording Another . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Recording Audio Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Recording Broadcast Stereo . . . . . . . . .23
Recording, Normal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Recording SAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Registration Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,3
Cable System with Cable Box
for All Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,4
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For your nearest Authorized Servicenter
call toll-free in the U.S.A.
1-800-447-1700
Canadian Consumers –
Your toll-free numbers are:
English: 1-800-522-0338
French: 1-800-522-0445
Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address
listed in this manual or on the carton. This will only add
delays in service for your product.
10330 N. Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN 46290
©
1996 Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.
®
Trademark(s) Registered
Marca(s) Registrada(s)
Printed in Korea
Part Number 96-VG4252-1
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