GE VCR VG4258 User Manual
VG4258  
VCR User’s Guide  
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Introduction  
Table of Contents  
Automatic Tracking _______________ 17  
Manual Tracking__________________ 17  
DISPLAY Button __________________ 18  
Time Counter_____________________ 18  
Commercial Scan _________________ 19  
Index Search _____________________ 19  
Go-To Search _____________________ 19  
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________________________ 20  
Recording a Program  
Recordings ___________________________ 21  
Recording Speeds _________________ 21  
Normal Recording  
Unscramble All Channels ___________ 4  
Cable System With Cable Box to  
Unscramble Pay Channels Only______ 5  
Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes_ 6  
To Make a Recording ______________ 21  
Watch a TV Channel While VCR is  
Recording a Different Channel ___ 21  
Recording While You're Away  
Setting Up the VCR  
Startup  
Check Accessories With VCR ________ 7  
Insert Batteries in Remote ___________ 7  
Turn on TV________________________ 7  
Turn on VCR ______________________ 7  
Select the Language/Seleccione el  
Idioma/SŽlectionner la Langue____ 8  
Place Channels in VCR's Memory ____ 8  
Add or Remove Channels from  
VCR Plus+ Recording ___________ 22-24  
Timer Recording __________________ 25  
Select Cable Box Viewing Channel __ 26  
Checking or Clearing Timer  
Recordings ____________________ 27  
Timer Recording From the  
VCRÕs Line Input _______________ 27  
One Touch Recording _________________ 28  
Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP___ 29  
Recording Audio Only_________________ 30  
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 __________________ 30  
Using Two VCRs for Copying  
and Editing Tapes__________________ 31  
Using Dual Remote with AutoEdit ______ 31  
Using the Remote Control  
Component, VCR, and TV Buttons____ 11-12  
Controlling a VCR ____________________ 13  
Controlling a TV ______________________ 14  
References  
Location of Controls  
Front Panel_______________________ 32  
Back Panel _______________________ 33  
Display Panel_____________________ 34  
Specifications_________________________ 35  
Cleaning the VCR _____________________ 35  
Trouble Checks ____________________ 36-37  
Limited Warranty _____________________ 38  
Index______________________________39-40  
Playing a Tape  
Playback _____________________________ 15  
Using the Playback Features  
Auto Play ________________________15  
Pause for Stop-Action______________ 16  
Frame Advance ___________________ 16  
Slow Motion______________________ 16  
Picture Search ____________________ 17  
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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 advanced hookup on page 6 using a signal splitter. This 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 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 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 Ñ 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 Ñ use of  
TV•VCR button is not required.  
From Cable  
IN  
OUT  
RF Coaxial  
Cable  
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.  
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  
S-VIDEO  
IN  
CABLE /  
ANTENNA  
L /  
MONO  
Back of TV  
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Hooking Up the VCR  
Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble 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 Ñ 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 Ñ 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.  
OFF  
TV  
VCR  
1
TV•VCR VCR  
2
PLAY  
REW.  
F.FWD  
STOP  
F.ADV  
2 “AA” Batteries  
REC•OTR  
PAUSE  
VOLUME  
PREV CH  
MUTE  
CHANNEL  
1
2
5
8
0
3
4
6
7
DISPLAY  
9
INPUT  
SEARCH  
SLOW  
TRACKING  
MENU CLEAR SPEED EDIT  
PROG  
RF Coaxial Cable  
(Stock No. 207417)  
Remote  
(Stock No. 221425)  
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 TVÕs video input.  
(See TV ownerÕs manual for details.)  
4. Turn on the VCR.  
Press VCR1 on the remote.  
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Setting Up the VCR  
Startup  
5. Select the language/Seleccione el idioma/  
Sélectionner la langue.  
VCR MAIN MENU  
1 VCR Plus+  
2 Timer Recordings  
3 Set Clock  
4 Channels  
5 Preferences  
6 Audio  
7 Language  
The VCR displays the on-screen menus in the English, Spanish  
or French language. The word ÒLanguageÓ cycles through the  
different languages when the VCR Main Menu is displayed on  
the TV screen. The arrow indicates which language is selected.  
LANGUAG  
A. Press MENU on remote to display the VCR MAIN  
MENU.  
Select a language.  
1➛English  
2 Español  
3 Français  
B. Press 7 to display the LANGUAGE or IDIOMA or LANGUE  
menu. (English: LANGUAGE; Spanish: IDIOMA; French:  
LANGUE).  
Press MENU to continue  
¥ Press 1 to have the menus displayed in English (Ingles).  
¥ Press 2 to have the menus displayed in Spanish  
(Espa–ol).  
¥ Press 3 to have the menus displayed in French  
(Fran•ais).  
6. Place channels in the VCR’s memory.  
VCR MAIN MENU  
The AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH feature memorizes the channel  
list available through your signal typeÑcable or antenna. The  
signal type is automatically selected when you auto channel  
search. Also, if you change your signal system, you must  
perform AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH again.  
1 VCR Plus+  
2 Timer Recordings  
3 Set Clock  
4 Channels  
5 Preferences  
6 Audio  
7 Language  
0 Exit  
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.  
CHANNELS  
1 Auto Channel Search  
2 Add/Remove Channels  
3 Signal Type: ANTENNA  
4 VCR Plus+ Channel List  
5 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 TVÕs video input (refer to TVÕs  
manual).  
0 Exit  
¥ If you use a basic hookup, check the VCR indicator in  
display panel Ñ 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 4 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 an 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  
1 VCR Plus+  
2 Timer Recordings  
3 Set Clock  
4 Channels  
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.  
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.  
ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS  
B. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.  
C. Press 2 to display the ADD/REMOVE CHANNEL display.  
D. Follow the directions on the screen.  
Channels 03  
is presently ADDED  
Press CLEAR to remove  
Press MENU to exit  
E. Add or remove more channels using the CHANNEL up and  
down buttons.  
8. Set the time and date.  
When you first turn on the VCR, --:-- appears in the clock area of  
the VCRÕs display panel.  
VCR MAIN MENU  
1 VCR Plus+  
2 Timer Recordings  
3 Set Clock  
A. Press MENU on remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU on the  
TV screen.  
SET TIME AND DATE  
B. Press 3 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 appears in the  
VCRÕs display panel and the time and date appears 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 TVÕs video input, you can  
prevent the VCR indicator from turning on automatically and  
interrupting your TV signal.  
VCR MAIN MENU  
1 VCR Plus+  
2 Timer Recordings  
3 Set Clock  
4 Channels  
5 Preferences  
6 Audio  
7 Language  
A. Press MENU on remote to see VCR MAIN MENU on the TV  
screen.  
B. Press 5 to display PREFERENCES.  
C. Press 3 to select Auto TV/VCR: ON or OFF.  
0 Exit  
¥ 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 21.  
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 Ñ CH3 or CH4.  
F. Press VCR1, then TV•VCR to switch back to the picture from  
the VCR.  
11. Select the display panel brightness.  
You can change the brightness level of the fluorescent VCR  
display panel.  
VCR MAIN MENU  
1 VCR Plus+  
2 Timer Recordings  
3 Set Clock  
4 Channels  
5 Preferences  
6 Audio  
7 Language  
A. Press MENU on remote to see VCR MAIN MENU on the TV  
screen.  
B. Press 5 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  
2 Auto Play:  
3 Auto TV/VCR:  
4 Front Panel:  
is on or off.  
ON  
ON  
¥ Select BRIGHT to keep the display panel bright whenever  
AUTO  
the VCR is on or off.  
0 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.  
TV  
VCR1  
Turns on a compatible GE, RCA,  
or ProScan TV and sets the  
remote to control the TV.  
See page 14.  
Turns on a compatible GE, RCA,  
or ProScan VCR and sets remote  
to control the VCR.  
OFF  
TV  
VCR 1  
TV•VCR VCR 2  
PLAY  
VCR2  
Used with OFF button to turn on  
compatible TV after TV button is  
programmed. See page 14.  
Turns on a compatible GE, RCA,  
or ProScan VCR and sets remote  
to control the VCR when it has  
been setup. See page 13.  
REW.  
F.FWD  
STOP  
REC•OTR  
F.ADV  
PAUSE  
VCR Function Buttons  
VOLUME  
PREV CH  
MUTE  
CHANNEL  
Press VCR1 (VCR2) to set remote to control the VCR to use the function  
buttons.  
INPUT  
CHANNEL up or down  
Turns the line input on or off.  
LINE appears in the VCRÕs  
display panel and VIDEO  
appears on the TV screen.  
Selects next higher or lower  
channel in the VCRÕs channel  
memory.  
1
2
5
8
0
3
4
6
CLEAR  
Line input refers to the signal  
coming from the component  
connected to the audio/video  
jacks on the back of the VCR.  
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DISPLAY  
9
INPUT  
Resets time counter to 0:00:00.  
Allows you to change entries  
when setting the clock or VCR for  
a VCR Plus+ or timer recording.  
SEARCH  
MENU PROG  
DISPLAY  
Displays the VCR MAIN MENU  
SLOW  
TRACKING  
Shows VCR operating displays  
on the TV screen.  
on the TV screen.  
MENU CLEAR SPEED EDIT  
PROG  
Used to program the VCR.  
Displays the time counter.  
Removes a menu from the  
screen.  
EDIT  
Signals two properly connected  
VCRs to begin copying a tape.  
See page 31.  
Numbers (0 through 9)  
Select a channel up to 99 by  
pressing two numbers.  
F.ADV (Frame Advance)  
Select a cable channel over 99 by  
pressing and holding 1 until 1– –  
appears on the screen. Then  
press the other two numbers.  
Lets you view one frame with  
each press of the button when  
tape is in stop-action pause.  
F.FWD (Fast Forward)  
OFF  
Fast forwards the tape when the  
VCR is stopped.  
Turns off VCR when remote is set  
to control the VCR.  
Searches the picture in forward  
motion during playback.  
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Using the Remote Control  
Buttons  
VCR Function Buttons  
(continued)  
PAUSE  
REC•OTR  
SPEED (Tape Speed)  
Pauses action for viewing during  
playback.  
Starts VCR recording.  
Selects a recording speed  
(SP or SLP).  
Used for one touch recording.  
Pauses recording to prevent  
recording of unwanted scenes.  
See page 28.  
STOP  
REW. (Rewind)  
Rewinds the tape when the VCR  
is stopped.  
Stops the normal functions such  
as record, playback, rewind, fast  
forward, and pause of the VCR.  
PLAY  
Plays a tape.  
Searches the picture in reverse  
motion during playback.  
TRACKING up or down  
PREV CH (Previous Channel)  
Lets you manually reduce the  
streaks that may appear on the  
picture during play or pause.  
Switches between two channels.  
SEARCH  
Displays INDEX and GO-TO  
SEARCH menus on TV.  
Select one channel and then select  
another. Press PREV CH to  
switch between the two channels.  
Reduces picture ÒjitterÓ during  
stop-action playback.  
Advances tape 60 or 120 seconds  
during playback.  
Turns off VCR when remote is set  
to control the VCR.  
TV•VCR  
Switches the picture signal so  
that it either comes from the VCR  
or the TV channel. See page 10.  
SLOW up or down  
Used for slow-motion playback.  
TV Function Buttons  
Press the TV button to set remote to control a compatible TV. Some buttons may not work with the TV.  
CHANNEL up or down  
Numbers (0 through 9)  
PREV CH (Previous Channel)  
Select a channel up to 99 by  
pressing two numbers.  
Selects next higher or lower  
channel in the TVÕs channel  
memory when remote is set to  
control a TV.  
Switches between two channels.  
Select one channel and then select  
another. Press PREV CH to  
switch between the two channels.  
You can also select a cable  
channel over 99 by pressing and  
holding 1 until 1– – appears on  
the screen. Then press the other  
two numbers.  
CLEAR  
VOLUME up or down  
Removes menus or status  
displays from the screen.  
Raises and lowers sound of TV.  
OFF  
DISPLAY  
Turns off a compatible TV when  
remote is set to control that TV.  
Shows the status displays on the  
screen.  
Used with TV button to turn on a  
compatible TV (other than GE,  
RCA, or ProScan) when remote is  
programmed to control that TV.  
See page 14.  
Removes menus or displays from  
the screen.  
MUTE  
Turns the TV sound on or off.  
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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 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 button on the remote.  
Program the VCR for Remote Control  
VCR MAIN MENU  
1 VCR Plus+  
2 Timer Recordings  
3 Set Clock  
4 Channels  
5 Preferences  
6 Audio  
7 Language  
Set the Remote Control feature of the VCR to the VCR1  
or VCR2 position. The remote then controls the VCR  
with either the VCR1 or VCR2 button Ñ whichever  
position you select in the menu.  
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.  
2. Press 5 to display PREFERENCES.  
0 Exit  
PREFERENCES  
3. Press 1 to activate the Remote Control feature.  
1 Remote Control: VCR1  
4. Press VCR1 or VCR2 to change the setting and  
program this VCR to respond to the VCR1 or VCR2  
button Ñ whichever you select.  
2 Auto Play:  
ON  
3 Auto TV/VCR:  
4 Front Panel:  
ON  
AUTO  
0 Exit  
PREFERENCES  
( PRESS VCR2 TO CHANGE )  
2 Auto Play:  
3 Auto TV/VCR:  
4 Front Panel:  
ON  
ON  
AUTO  
Important Reminder: Remember you must  
press VCR1 or VCR2 on the remote Ñ  
whichever you selected in the menu Ñ  
before the remote will operate this VCR.  
0 Exit  
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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 the remote code number that  
corresponds 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.  
3. Hold the TV button and press the  
remote number button to enter the  
code for your brand. If the TV  
changes channels when you press  
CHANNEL up or down, setup is  
complete.  
Admiral  
Akai  
AOC  
Centuricon  
Coronado  
Curtis Mathes 1,9  
Daytron  
Emerson  
Fisher  
1,6,9  
Panasonic  
Philco  
Philips  
Portland  
Prism  
ProScan  
Quasar  
RCA  
Sampo  
Samsung  
Scott  
(CH Up)  
6,8  
4
8
(CH Up)  
1
(CH Up)  
1
9
8,9  
9
1,5,7  
8
6
6
9
8
9
6,8  
5
1
6,8  
0,8  
6,9  
8
4. Release the buttons.  
5. Repeat steps 2 – 4 with a different  
GE  
code if the first one does not work.  
Goldstar  
Hitachi  
JCPenney  
KMC  
Sears  
Sharp  
Signature 2000 6,9  
KTV  
6,8  
Sony  
3
MGA  
9
4,8,9  
6, (CH Dn)  
6, (CH Dn)  
6,9  
Sylvania  
Teknika  
Toshiba  
Yorx  
4,9  
4,8  
7
9
2
Magnavox  
Marantz  
Mitsubishi  
NEC  
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 OFF.  
3. Use the ÒTV Function ButtonsÓ as described on page 12.  
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.  
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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 TVÕs video input to see  
the picture from the VCR.  
2. Insert a tape in the VCR.  
VCR automatically turns on. The cassette-in  
indicator lights, and  
the VCR indicator lights if the Auto TV/VCR feature is set to ON. 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 VCRÕs display panel.  
4. Press TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the picture,  
if necessary. Details are on page 17.  
5. Press STOP.  
6. Press REW.  
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  
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.  
VCR MAIN MENU  
1 VCR Plus+  
2 Timer Recordings  
3 Set Clock  
4 Channels  
5 Preferences  
1. Press MENU on the remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV  
screen.  
2. Press 5 to display the PREFERENCES menu.  
3. Press 2 to select Auto Play: ON or OFF.  
PREFERENCES  
1 Remote Control: VCR1  
2 Auto Play:  
3 Auto TV/VCR:  
4 Front Panel:  
ON  
¥
Select ON to have a tape with its safety tab removed start playing  
ON  
automatically.  
AUTO  
¥
Select OFF if you do not want a tape with its safety tab removed  
to start playing automatically.  
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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 up to start slow motion and increase the  
speed or SLOW down 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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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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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 VCRÕs 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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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 ÒVHS Index Search SystemÓ 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 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 VCR Plus+  
2 Timer Recordings  
3 Set Clock  
4 Channels  
5 Preferences  
6 Audio  
7 Language  
1. Press MENU to see the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen.  
2. Press 6 to see the AUDIO menu on the TV screen.  
3. Press 2 to switch between HI-FI, LINEAR, or MIX sound.  
¥
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 VCRÕs display panel  
during Hi-Fi playback.  
AUDIO  
¥
Select LINEAR to play back the sound recorded on the  
linear monaural track, such as a second audio program  
(SAP).  
1 Reception:  
STEREO  
2 Tape Playback: HI-FI  
The Hi-Fi indicator turns off in the VCRÕs 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  
2Hrs  
SLP  
6Hrs  
8Hrs  
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 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) to set remote to control 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 RECORD on the VCR or REC•OTR on the remote to begin recording.  
REC and  
appear in the VCRÕs 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 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 (VCR Plus+* Recording)  
VCR Plus+ Setup for Antenna or Unscrambled Cable System  
(Not Requiring a Cable Box)  
A VCR Plus+ channel number is assigned for each broadcast or cable channel.  
These numbers are listed in most publications that list PlusCode* numbers.  
1. Prepare the worksheet on the opposing page for the VCR Plus+ channels  
that are different than the channels you receive them on. Refer to the chart  
below for standardized VCR Plus+ channel numbers.  
Broadcast or Cable-TV  
Station Name  
VCR Plus+  
Channel Number  
Channel Number You  
Receive This Station On  
HBO  
ESPN  
ABC  
FOX  
33  
See Note 1  
See Note 1  
See Note 1  
See Note 1  
34  
See Note 2  
See Note 2  
Note 1: Check your local or cable listing for the channel number you receive this station on.  
Note 2: Check your local listing for the broadcast or VCR Plus+ channel number assigned to this station.  
VCR MAIN MENU  
2. Press MENU on the remote to display the VCR  
MAIN MENU on the TV screen.  
1 VCR Plus+  
2 Timer Recordings  
3 Set Clock  
3. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.  
4. Press 4 to display VCR Plus+ Channel List menu.  
4 Channels  
CHANNELS  
5. Using your worksheet, press two numbers to enter  
each channel number you receive on a different  
channel than the assigned VCR Plus+ channel  
number.  
1 Auto Channel Search  
2 Add/Remove Channels  
3 Signal Type: CABLE  
4 VCR Plus+ Channel List  
VCR+ Channel My Channel  
Press CHANNEL up or down to move the  
numbers up or down on the menu.  
5
4
46  
23  
3 -> -> -> --  
2
1
--  
--  
Press CLEAR on the remote to erase a number.  
6. Press MENU when you are finished.  
Use CHAN up/dn to select  
Press 0-9 to change  
Press MENU to save  
Auto channel search must be performed before  
setting VCR Plus+ channel list.  
Standardized VCR Plus+ Channel Numbers for Cable-TV  
58 The Movie Channel  
48 Music Television  
49 The Nashville Network  
38 Nickelodeon  
65 MeteoMedia/The Weather Network  
48 MuchMusic Network  
55 MusiquePlus  
52 Nashville Network  
73 Newsworld/CBC  
53 Le Reseau des Sports  
43 The Sports Network  
64 Super Ecran  
37 Super Ecran B  
98 Super Ecran C  
66 Telatino Network  
46 TV5 Montreal  
92 Viewer's Choice 1  
93 Viewer's Choice 2  
94 Viewer's Choice 3  
95 Viewer's Choice 4  
71 Vision TV: Canada’s Faith Network  
38 Youth TV, Canada Inc  
U.S.A. List  
Canadian List  
35 American Movie Classics  
39 Arts & Entertainment  
57 Black Entertainment  
54 Bravo  
67 Allarcom Pay Television/Superchannel  
44 Arts & Entertainment  
72 Cable News Network-Headline News  
61 Cable News Network  
70 Canadian Home Shopping Network  
56 Canal Famille  
64 Nostalgia Television  
99 Quality Value Cable  
41 Showtime  
42 Cable News Network  
45 Cinemax  
98 Cinemax 2  
97 Showtime 2  
69 Cathay International Television Inc  
68 Chinavision Canada Corp  
60 Country Music Television  
63 Family Channel  
59 Sports Channel  
52 Turner Network Television  
44 USA Network  
37 The Discovery Channel  
53 The Disney Channel  
63 Entertainment Television  
34 ESPN Sports Network  
47 The Family Channel  
33 Home Box Office  
95 Home Box Office 2  
96 Home Box Office 3  
51 The Learning Channel  
46 Lifetime  
62 Video Hits 1  
62 First Choice  
93 Viewer’s Choice 1  
94 Viewer’s Choice 2  
55 WGN Chicago  
96 First Choice Two  
97 First Choice Three  
99 First Choice Four  
43 WTBS Atlanta  
60 WWOR New York  
90 House of Commons  
91 La Chaine Francaise  
51 The Learning Channel  
*VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation.  
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Recording a Program  
TM  
VCR Plus+ Channel Worksheet  
Use this worksheet to create a list from which you can set up your VCR Plus+ channel list.  
VCR Plus+  
Channel Number*  
(See Standardized VCR Plus+ Channel Chart)  
Broadcast or Cable TV  
Station Name  
(Such as ABC, NBC, CBS, etc.)  
Channel Number You  
Receive This Station On**  
* Check your local listing for VCR Plus+ channel numbers assigned to network stations.  
** Check your local or cable listing for the channel numbers to enter in this column.  
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Recording a Program  
Recording While You’re Away (VCR Plus+ Recording)  
The VCR Plus+ and timer program features let you program the VCR to record up to eight different  
programs within a one year period. Before using VCR Plus+ to record a program, make sure that:  
¥ The clock is set correctly.  
¥ A tape with safety tab has been inserted with enough tape to record the program(s).  
¥ The remote is set to control the VCR using VCR1 (VCR2).  
¥ The VCR is setup for VCR Plus+ programming.  
¥ If you receive all channels through a cable box, select a cable box viewing channel  
on page 26.  
¥ If you do not use a cable box for all channels, complete VCR Plus+ Setup on page 22.  
Setting a VCR Plus+ Recording  
1. Press MENU on the remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU  
VCR MAIN MENU  
on the TV screen.  
1 VCR Plus+  
2. Press 1 to display the VCR PLUS+ menu.  
VCR PLUS+  
3. Press numbers on the remote to enter the PlusCode number  
Enter PlusCode number  
for the program you want to record. VCR PlusCode  
numbers are found in most local TV listings.  
(from TV listing)  
-
Press CLEAR on the remote to correct an entry.  
How often should this  
Program record?  
4. Press MENU to enter the program.  
1 One time  
If the VCR does not recognize the PlusCode number,  
Unrecognized number... Please re-enter appears on the TV  
screen. Check the number and enter it again.  
2 Daily (every day)  
3 Weekdays (M - F)  
4 Weekly (once per week)  
Program 1 (One Time)  
5. Press 1, 2, 3, or 4 to select type of program.  
1 One time Ð single program recorded once.  
2 Daily Ð program recorded at same time every day.  
Channel  
Start Time 02:10 PM  
End Time 03:35 PM  
08  
Start Date 08/04/96 Sun  
Tape Speed SLP  
3 Weekdays Ð program recorded at same  
time Monday through Friday.  
Press CLEAR to correct  
Press MENU to save  
4 Weekly Ð program recorded at same time  
once a week.  
6. Select recording speed using SPEED on the remote.  
7. Press CLEAR if you want to change the program end time.  
This feature allows you to extend the recording time on VCR  
Plus+ programs. This option may be useful when recording  
programs such as sporting events that could go past  
scheduled broadcast times.  
8. Press MENU to enter your program. A reminder appears  
which times out.  
PROGRAMS OVERLAP may appear on the screen if you  
entered two programs where the times overlap.  
9. The TIMER RECORDINGS menu appears. Press 3 to enter  
an additional VCR Plus+ program, or press 0 to exit.  
10. Turn off the VCR before recording time.  
TIMER  
TIMER appears briefly and  
appears in the VCRÕs  
display panel when the timer has been programmed.  
11. 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) and then STOP within a  
few seconds.  
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Recording a Program  
Recording While You’re Away (Timer Recording)  
The VCR Plus+ and timer program features let you program the VCR to record up to eight  
different programs within a one year period. Before setting the timer, make sure that:  
¥ The clock is set correctly.  
¥ 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 26.  
Setting a Timer Recording  
1. Press MENU on the remote to display the VCR MAIN  
MENU.  
VCR MAIN MENU  
2. Press 2 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu.  
1 VCR Plus+  
2 Timer Recordings  
3. Press 1 to display the Create a New Program menu.  
4. Press 1, 2, 3, or 4 to select type of program.  
TIMER RECORDINGS  
1 One time Ñ single program recorded once.  
1 Create a New Program  
2 Daily Ñ program recorded at same time every day.  
How often should this  
Program record?  
3 Weekdays Ñ program recorded at same  
time Monday through Friday.  
1 One time  
2 Daily (every day)  
3 Weekdays (M - F)  
4 Weekly Ñ program recorded at same time  
4 Weekly (once per week)  
once a week.  
Program 1 (One Time)  
5. Press number buttons on the remote to enter the channel  
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.  
Program 1 (One Time)  
Channel 08  
Start Time --:-- --  
Press CLEAR to correct an entry.  
Program 1 (One Time)  
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.  
Channel  
Start Time 02:10 AM 1=AM  
End Time --:-- 2=PM  
08  
Program 1 (One Time)  
Channel 08 CABLE  
Start Time 02:10 PM  
End Time 03:35 PM  
6. Select recording speed using SPEED or the number  
buttons on the remote.  
Start Date 08/04/96 Sun  
Tape Speed SLP  
1=SP 2=SLP  
7. Press MENU to enter your program. A reminder  
appears which will time out.  
Press CLEAR to correct  
Press MENU to save  
PROGRAMS OVERLAP may appear on the screen if you  
entered two programs where the times overlap.  
8. The TIMER RECORDINGS menu appears. Press 1 to  
enter an additional timer program, or press 0 to exit.  
Program 1 has been saved  
9. Turn off the VCR before recording begins.  
Remember to insert a  
recordable tape and  
turn the VCR off before  
the program start time.  
TIMER  
TIMER appears briefly and  
appears in the VCRÕs  
display panel when the timer has been programmed.  
10. If using a cable box, leave it turned on and tuned to  
the channel you want to record.  
Stopping a Recording in Progress  
With the VCR: Press POWER and then STOP within a few  
seconds.  
With the Remote: Press VCR1 (VCR2) and then STOP  
within a few 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 VCR Plus+  
2 Timer Recordings  
1. Press MENU on the remote to display the VCR MAIN  
MENU on the TV screen.  
3 Set Clock  
4 Channels  
CHANNELS  
2. Press 4 to display CHANNELS menu.  
3. Press 5 to display Cable Box Setup menu.  
4. Select one of the three options:  
1 Auto Channel Search  
2 Add/Remove Channels  
3 Signal Type: ANTENNA  
4 VCR Plus+ Channel List  
5 Cable Box Setup  
CABLE BOX SETUP  
1 ALL Channels  
Do you use your cable  
box to receive ALL  
channels or only SOME  
channels?  
¥ Press 1 for ALL channels and then enter two  
numbers for the output channel of your cable  
box. (Valid numbers are 01-13.)  
1 ALL channels  
2 Only SOME channels  
3 Cancel setup  
¥ Press CLEAR to correct an entry.  
If you connected your cable box to the VCR  
using the cable boxÕs AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jacks,  
press INPUT on the VCR to select VIDEO IN  
option.  
CABLE BOX SETUP  
On what channel does  
the VCR receive signals  
from the cable box?  
• Press MENU PROG. A message appears which  
will time out or press MENU PROG to return to  
VCR MAIN MENU.  
(usually 3, 4 or Video)  
--  
Press 01-13 or INPUT  
Press MENU to cancel  
VCR will now automatically enter the output  
channel of your cable box in the VCR Plus+ or  
Timer Recordings menu.  
CABLE BOX SETUP  
2 Only SOME Channels  
The feature works only  
if the cable box is used  
to receive ALL channels.  
Skip this setup if your cable box is not required for  
all channels.  
Consult your User's  
Manual for assistance.  
¥ Press 2 for Only SOME channels.  
¥ Press MENU to continue.  
Press MENU to continue  
CABLE BOX SETUP  
3 Cancel setup  
The Cable Box Setup  
was canceled.  
¥ Press 3 to cancel the CABLE BOX SETUP  
feature.  
The VCR will NOT control  
the cable box channel  
during timer recordings.  
¥ Press MENU to continue.  
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 VCR Plus+  
2 Timer Recordings  
MENU on TV screen.  
2. Press 2 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 PROG 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  
VCRÕs 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 correct  
Press MENU to save  
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 on the VCR or REC•OTR on the  
remote to activate recording.  
6. Press RECORD on the VCR or REC•OTR on the  
remote repeatedly until the amount of recording  
time for the program is displayed in the VCRÕs  
display panel or on the TV screen.  
Press  
Recording  
REC•OTR  
Time  
(30 Min)  
(1 Hr)  
Rec  
CH 04  
0:30  
1:00  
1:30  
2:00  
3:00  
4:00  
0:00  
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 Ñ 30 minutes up to  
4 hours.  
The amount of time the VCR will record and the  
TIMER  
and  
indicators appear in the VCRÕs  
display panel.  
Stopping a Recording in Progress  
With the VCR: Press POWER and then STOP  
within a few seconds.  
With the Remote: Press VCR1 (VCR2) 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 to be recorded.  
Channel number or LINE appears in the VCRÕs 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  
1 VCR Plus+  
B. Press 6 to display the AUDIO menu.  
2 Timer Recordings  
3 Set Clock  
4 Channels  
5 Preferences  
6 Audio  
7 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 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.  
¥ 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 VCRÕs 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 REC•OTR on remote or RECORD on the VCR to start  
recording. REC and  
appear 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 (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.  
The VCR will record audio from the audio  
equipment connected to the AUDIO IN jacks.  
VCR MAIN MENU  
2. Use SPEED on the remote to select the  
1 VCR Plus+  
2 Timer Recordings  
3 Set Clock  
4 Channels  
5 Preferences  
6 Audio  
7 Language  
recording speed.  
The tape speed indicator appears in the VCRÕs  
display panel and on the TV screen.  
3. Make sure the Reception:  
0 Exit  
STEREO/MONO/SAP feature is set to STEREO.  
A. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN  
MENU on the TV screen.  
AUDIO  
1 Reception:  
2 Tape Playback: HI-FI  
STEREO  
B. Press 6 to display the AUDIO menu.  
C. Press 1 to select Reception: STEREO.  
4. Start audio source playing and press REC•OTR  
on remote or RECORD on the VCR to begin  
recording.  
0 Exit  
REC and  
appear in the VCRÕs display  
panel.  
5. Press STOP when you are finished.  
To Playback 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 userÕs 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. If you have two compatible VCRÕs,  
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  
Caution: The unauthorized  
recording of television  
programs and other  
input.  
materials may infringe the  
rights of others.  
3. If you have connected your VCR using Option A (page 6), tune  
recording VCR to channel 3 or 4 Ñ the one selected on the  
back of the playback VCR.  
If you have connected your VCR using Option B (page 6), press  
INPUT on recording VCR to select the line input. LINE appears  
in VCRÕs 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 18.  
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 recording VCR and set it to respond to VCR2 on the  
remote as described on page 13. Use your other compatible VCR as the  
playback VCR, which should respond to VCR1.  
1. Follow steps 1 – 4 in the ÒOperating InstructionsÓ above.  
2. Press VCR2 on remote to control recording VCR. Press  
REC•OTR, then PAUSE, to put recording VCR in pause mode.  
3. Press VCR1 on remote to control playback VCR.  
4. Use F.FWD, 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; the VCRs will begin 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, STOP, when you are finished.  
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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 VCRÕs 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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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  
Receives signals from another component,  
like a VCR or camcorder, when it is  
connected to these 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.  
Use INPUT to select.  
IN FROM ANT. (Antenna) Connector  
VIDEO and AUDIO R (Right) and L (Left)  
OUT Jacks  
Sends signals from VCR to another  
component, like a TV monitor or VCR, when  
it is connected to these jacks.  
Receives the signal from an antenna or  
cable system that is attached to this  
connector.  
OUT TO TV Connector  
Passes signal to TV using the cable  
supplied.  
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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  
The channel number or line input is  
displayed.  
Tape Speed Indicators (SP or SLP)  
Press SPEED on the remote to change.  
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  
F-FWD  
PLAY  
Ejecting tape  
Fast forward  
Playback  
VCR indicator off: Picture from TV  
channel.  
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  
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
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*Check your cable companyÔs 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  
¥ Press VCR1 (VCR2) to set remote to control the VCR. See page 13.  
¥ Aim remote at VCR with no objects between them.  
¥ Change batteries.  
GE TV does not respond to remote  
¥ Press TV to set remote to control a compatible TV. See page 14.  
¥ Reprogram remote for GE TV. See page 14.  
Remote no longer controls a compatible TV  
¥ Press TV to set remote to control a compatible TV. See page 14.  
¥ Check setting of Remote Control: VCR1/VCR2 feature. See page 13.  
VCR only responds to VCR2 button on  
remote  
Poor or no picture for normal TV viewing  
Snowy or no picture during playback  
¥ Press TV•VCR to turn VCR indicator off.  
¥ Switch TV to an active channel.  
¥ Check antenna connections.  
¥ 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 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,  
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 Ñ 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 (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  
Will not record  
¥ No cassette in VCR.  
¥ Eject and re-insert cassette.  
¥ Broken tape Ñ try another cassette.  
¥ VCR is in pause mode. Press PAUSE.  
¥ Safety tab removed from cassette.  
¥ Make sure LINE does not appear in VCRÕs display panel for normal recording  
from the VCRÕs tuner. Press INPUT to turn off the line input.  
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Trouble Checks  
Trouble  
Here's what to try:  
Rewind does not operate  
¥ Tape already rewound.  
VCR plus+ or timer recording not made  
or wrong program recorded  
¥ Wrong VCR plus+ code entered.  
¥ 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 Ð Ð : Ð Ð. Reset clock.  
See page 9.  
¥ 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.  
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 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 9.  
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 15.  
¥ Display off mode is selected. Press DISPLAY. See page 18.  
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 29.  
¥ Reception: STEREO/SAP/MONO feature must be set to SAP to record SAP  
See page 29.  
¥ 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 20.  
¥ 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 1-800-447-1700.  
¥
¥
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 OwnerÕs 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  
F.ADV (Frame Advance) Button . . . . . . . . . . .11,16  
FF or FWD (Fast Forward)  
Accessories, Included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
Add or Remove Channels from Memory . . . . . . .9  
ADD/REMOVE CHANNEL Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
Antenna Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,3  
AUDIO and VIDEO Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6,27,29,33  
AUDIO Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20,29,30  
Audio Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30  
Auto Play Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15  
Auto TV/VCR Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9,15  
Auto Channel Search Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
AUTO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
AutoEdit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31  
Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33  
Batteries, Inserting in Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
BRIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
Broadcast Stereo, Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29  
Cable Box Viewing Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26  
Cable System With Cable Box Connections . .2,3-5  
Cable System Without Cable Box Connections .2,3  
Card, Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i  
Cassette, Insert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15  
CH3 4 Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6,8,10,33  
CHANNEL Up or Down Button . . . . . .8,9,11,12,32  
CHANNELS Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8,9,22  
Checking Timer and VCR Plus+ Programs . . . .27  
Checks, Trouble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36,37  
Choosing a Hookup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2  
Cleaning the VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35  
CLEAR Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9,11,18,24,25,27  
Clearing Timer and VCR Plus+ Programs . . . . .27  
Commercial Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19  
Component Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11  
Connections  
Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11,17-19,31,32  
First-Time Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-10  
Frame Advance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16  
French . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32  
GO-TO SEARCH Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18  
Hi-Fi Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20,34  
Hook-Ups  
Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,3  
Cable System with Cable Box for All  
Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,4  
Cable System with Cable Box for Pay  
Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,5  
Cable System with No Cable Box . . . . . . . .2,3  
VCR for Tape Copying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,6  
Idioma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
IN FROM ANT (Antenna) Connector . . . . . . .3-6,33  
INDEX SEARCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19  
INPUT Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11,27,29-34  
Insert Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15  
Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
Langue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38  
LINE Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27,31,34  
Line Input, Recording From . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27  
Location of Controls  
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11,12  
VCR Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33  
VCR Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34  
VCR Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32  
MENU PROG Button . . . . . . . . .8-11,20,22,24-27,29  
MUTE Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11,12  
Normal Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21  
Number Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11,12  
OFF Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11,14  
On-Screen Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18  
One Touch Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28  
One Touch recording, Stopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28  
Operation, First Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-10  
Operating Instructions  
Copying Tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31  
Normal Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21  
One Touch Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28  
Playing a Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15  
Recording Audio Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30  
Recording Broadcast Stereo or SAP . . . . . . .29  
Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25  
VCR Plus+ Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22-24  
OUT TO TV Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6,33  
PAUSE Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11,12,16,30-32  
Pause for Stop Action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16  
Pause, Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30  
Picture Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17  
Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,3  
Cable System with Cable Box for All  
Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,4  
Cable System with Cable Box for Pay  
Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,5  
Cable System with No Cable Box . . . . . . . .2,3  
VCR for Tape Copying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,6  
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1  
Controlling a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14  
Copying Tape, Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Copying Tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31  
Date and Time, Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
Design Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35  
DIM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
DISPLAY Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11,18  
Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10,34  
Displays, Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18,34  
EDIT Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11,31  
Editing Tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31  
English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
EJECT Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15,32  
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PLAY Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11,12,15,16,20,31,32  
Playback : HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX Feature . . . . . . . . .20  
POWER Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24,25,28,32  
PREFERENCES Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9,10,15  
PREV CH (Previous Channel) Button . . . . . . .11,12  
Problems, Solving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36,37  
Product Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i  
Programming Remote to Control VCR . . . . . . . .13  
PROGRAMS OVERLAP Message . . . . . . . . . .24,25  
Status Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34  
STEREO Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29,34  
Stereo TV, Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29  
STOP Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11,12,32  
Stop Action Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16  
Stopping a  
One Touch Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28  
Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25  
VCR Plus+ Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24  
Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1  
Tape Playback: HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX Feature . . . .20  
Tape Speed Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21,34  
Tape, Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15  
Tapes, Copying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31  
Tapes, Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31  
Time and Date, Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
Time Counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18,34  
Time Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34  
Timer Recording  
REC and  
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . .21,28,31,34  
Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP Feature . . .29,30  
RECORD and REC•OTR  
Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11,12,21,24,25,31,32  
Recording  
Audio Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30  
Broadcast Stereo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29  
Normal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21  
One-Touch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28  
SAP (Second Audio Program) . . . . . . . . . . . .30  
Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25  
VCR Plus+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22-24  
Watching One Program While Recording  
Checking and Clearing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27  
Setting a Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25  
Stopping a Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25  
TIMER  
Another . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21  
Recording Audio Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30  
Recording Broadcast Stereo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29  
Recording, Normal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21  
Recording SAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29  
Registration Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i  
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-14  
Remote Control: VCR1/VCR2 Feature . . . . . . . .13  
Remote Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32  
Remove or Add Channels from Memory . . . . . . .9  
REMOVE/ADD Channel Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
REW (Rewind) Button . . . . . . . . .11,12,17,18,31,32  
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i  
Safety Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15  
SAP Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29,34  
SAP, Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29  
SEARCH Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11,12,19  
Search, Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17  
Seleccione el idioma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
SŽlectionner la langue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
Sensor, Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32  
SET CLOCK Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
Setting Up the VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-10  
Signal Type: CABLE/ANTENNA Feature . . . . . . . .8  
SLOW Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11,12,16  
Slow Motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16  
SLP Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21  
SP Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21  
Spanish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35  
SPEED Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11,12,21,24,25,28,31  
Speeds, Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21  
Status Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18  
TIMER and  
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . .34  
TIMER RECORDINGS Menu . . . . . . . . . .24,25  
TIMER RECORDINGS Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25  
TRACKING Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11,12,17,32  
Trouble Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36-37  
Turn On VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
TV Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11,14  
TV Function Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12,14  
TVs, Compatible Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14  
TV•VCR Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9,10,11,12,32  
VCR Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32-34  
VCR Function Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11,12,13  
VCR Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9,10,15,34  
VCR MAIN MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8,9,10,20,24-30  
VCR Plus+ Recording  
Checking and Clearing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27  
Setting a Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24  
Standard Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22  
Stopping a Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24  
VCR PLUS+ Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24  
VCR Plus+ Worksheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23  
VCR, Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35  
VCR, Turn On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
VCR1 and VCR2 Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11,13,31  
VCRs Memory, Placing Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
VCRs, Connecting for Tape Copying . . . . . . . . . .6  
VOLUME Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11,12  
Warranty, Limited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38  
Watch One Channel While Recording  
Another . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21  
Worksheet, VCR Plus+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23  
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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  
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