RCA_VCR_VG4251

Introduction

Important Information

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this VCR to rain or moisture.

Cautions

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.

ATTENTION: Pour ??viter les chocs ??lectriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusq?? au fond.

Refer to the identification/rating label on the back of the product for the proper operating voltage.

FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user???s authority to operate it.

Note To Cable TV Installer

This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Product Registration

Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately. Returning this card allows us to contact you if needed.

Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase. Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you need them. The numbers are located on the back of the VCR.

Model No. VG4251

Serial No. _____________________________________________________________________

Purchase Date: ________________________________________________________________

Dealer/Address/Phone: ________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________

Introduction

Table of Contents

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

Unscramble All Channels ___________ 4

Cable System With Cable Box to

Unscramble Pay Channels Only______ 5

Connecting Two VCRs for Copying

Tapes_____________________________ 6

Setting Up the VCR

Startup

Check Accessories With VCR ________ 7

Insert Batteries in Remote ___________ 7

Turn on the TV ____________________ 8

Turn on the VCR ___________________ 8

Place Channels in VCR's Memory ____ 8

Add or Remove Channels from

VCR's Memory __________________ 9

Select a Language/Choisissez une

Langue_________________________ 9

Set the Time and Date ______________ 9

Use TV???VCR Button _______________ 10

Set Auto TV/VCR Feature ___________ 10

Using the Remote Control

VCR Function Buttons _________________ 11

Playing a Tape

Operating Instructions _________________ 12

Using the Playback Features

Auto Play Feature _________________ 13

Pause for Stop-Action______________ 13

Picture Search ____________________ 13

Frame Advance ___________________ 14

Slow Motion______________________ 14 Automatic Tracking _______________ 14 Manual Tracking__________________ 14

DISPLAY Button __________________ 15 Time Counter_____________________ 15 Commercial Scan _________________ 16 Index Search _____________________ 16 Zero Search ______________________ 16

Tape Playback: HI-FI/LINEAR/

MIX Feature ____________________ 17

Recording a Program

Types of Recordings ___________________ 18 Recording Speeds _____________________ 18 Recording Pause ______________________ 18 Basic Recording ???

Operating Instructions _____________ 19 Watch a TV Channel While VCR

is Recording a Different Channel ____ 19 One Touch Recording _________________ 20 Recording While You're Away

Timer Recording __________________ 21 Checking or Clearing

Timer Recordings_______________ 22

Timer Recording From the

VCR???s Line Input _______________ 22 Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP___ 23 Recording Audio Only_________________ 24 Using Two VCRs for Copying

and Editing Tapes _________________ 25

References

Location of Controls

Front Panel_______________________ 26 Back Panel _______________________ 27 Display Panel_____________________ 28 Specifications_________________________ 29 Cleaning the VCR _____________________ 29 Trouble Checks ____________________ 30-31 Limited Warranty _____________________ 32 Index ________________________________ 33

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 hookups show 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 hookups show the VCR hooked up to a monitor/receiver

(TV with audio and video jacks). This connection may improve the picture quality as well as convenience of operation.

Answer the questions to choose the hookup for your VCR.

1. How do you receive your TV signals?

Choose one answer from below.

A.Outside antenna ??? 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 the questions above.

B.Then modify the connections as shown on page 6.

Hooking Up the VCR

Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes

Option A hookup.

Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories.

1. Select a hookup from pages 2 through 5 and then modify with this connection.

2. Set the CH3 CH4 switch on the playback VCR to either channel 3 or 4.

You will tune the recording VCR to this channel to receive the signal from the playback VCR.

3. Connect as shown.

This connection may require additional accessories not provided.

4. Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV.

5. Continue to page 7.

Option B hookup.

Use this hookup for slightly improved copy quality and more convenient operation ??? use of TV???VCR button not required.

1. Select a hookup from pages 2 through 5 and then modify with this connection.

2. Connect as shown.

This connection requires additional accessories not provided.

If your other VCR is not stereo, you may need a Y-adapter to hear sound from both left and right channels.

3. Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV.

4. Continue to page 7.

You will select the line (audio/video) input on the recording VCR to receive the signal from the playback VCR.

Caution: The unauthorized recording of satellite broadcasts, television programs, or other materials may infringe the rights of others.

Playback VCR

Use the hookup to the TV as previously selected on pages 3, 4, or 5.

Playback VCR (only)

Use the hookup to the TV as previously selected on pages 3, 4, or 5.

Setting Up the VCR

Startup

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 CH3 CH4 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.

A.Press POWER on the remote.

5.Place channels in the VCR???s memory.

The first time you turn on the VCR or after a power interruption, perform the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH so that your VCR can locate the channels available through your signal type???cable or antenna. The signal type is automatically selected when you perform the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH function. Also, if you change the signal type, you will need to perform AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH again.

A. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen. If this menu does not appear:

???Make sure TV is tuned to same channel as the CH3 CH4 switch on the back of the VCR or the TV???s video input (refer to TV???s manual).

???Press MENU again.

???If you use a basic hookup, check VCR indicator in display panel ??? it should be on. Press TV???VCR to turn it on.

???Check the connections.

B. Press 3 to display the CHANNELS menu.

C. Press 1 to begin AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH.

The VCR automatically selects CABLE (cable TV) or ANTENNA. If you need to change the setting manually, press 3.

Wait until the channel numbers stop changing. This takes about one to two minutes. The TV will then tune to the lowest channel found. Pressing CHANNEL will select only the active channels.

AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH

Now scanning channel 45

Press any key to cancel

VCR MAIN MENU

1 Timer Recordings

2 Set Clock

3 Channels

CHANNELS

1 Auto Channel Search

2 Add/Remove Channels

3 Signal Type: CABLE

0 Exit

Setting Up the VCR

Startup

6. Add or remove channels from the VCR???s memory.

You may want to add or remove channels if some of the channels are not active, have weak signals, or you do not want to watch them.

We recommend channels be placed in memory using the

AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH feature described on the previous page before adding or removing channels. Channels 2-13 and VID1 were placed in memory at the factory.

A. Press MENU on the remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen.

B. Press 3 to display the CHANNELS menu.

C. Press 2 to display the ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS menu.

D. Follow the directions on the screen.

E. Add or remove more channels by entering channel numbers or using CHANNEL up or down.

7. Select a language./Choisissez une langue.

You can select the language for the displays on the VCR.

A. Press MENU on the remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen.

B. Press 6 to display the LANGUAGE menu.

C. Select English or French.

???Press 1 to select English.

???Press 2 to select Fran??ais (French).

VCR MAIN MENU

1 Timer Recordings

2 Set Clock

3 Channels

CHANNELS

1 Auto Channel Search

2 Add/Remove Channels

ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS

Channel 08

is presently ADDED

Press CLEAR to remove Press MENU to exit

VCR MAIN MENU

1 Timer Recordings

2 Set Clock

3 Channels

4 Preferences

5 Audio

6 Language

LANGUAGE/LANGUE

Select a language. Choisissez une langue.

1???English (anglais)

2 French (fran??ais)

Press MENU to continue

8. Set the time and date.

When you first turn on the VCR, --:-- appears in the clock area of the VCR???s display panel.

VCR

SLP

A. Press MENU on remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen.

B. Press 2 to display SET TIME AND DATE.

C. Enter the time and date with the number buttons on the remote.

???Press 0 before single-digit numbers.

Example: press 0, then 5, then 0, then 7 for a time of 5:07. Press 1 for AM or 2 for PM.

???Press CLEAR on the remote to change incorrect entries.

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.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 Timer Recordings

2 Set Clock

SET TIME AND DATE

Time --:-- --

(hh:mm)

Date --/--/--

Press MENU to cancel

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Setting Up the VCR

Startup

9. 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 19.

A. Press TV???VCR to see the picture from the VCR.

The VCR indicator lights in the display panel.

B. Press CHANNEL up or down to change channels on the VCR.

The channel number changes in the display panel.

C. 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.

D. Return the TV to the VCR viewing channel ??? CH3 or CH4.

E. Press VCR, then TV???VCR to switch back to the picture from the VCR.

10. Set Auto TV/VCR feature.

If you used one of the basic hookups and did not connect the audio/video jacks of the VCR to the TV, leave the Auto TV/VCR feature set to ON.

If you have connected your VCR using the audio/video input of your TV, you can prevent the VCR indicator from turning on automatically and interrupting the cable or antenna signal to your TV.

A. Press MENU on the remote to see VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen.

B. Press 4 to display PREFERENCES.

C. Press 2 to select Auto TV/VCR: ON or OFF.

???Select ON if you used one of the basic hookups and watch the VCR on channel 3 or 4 of your TV. The VCR will automatically switch the TV???VCR setting to VCR every time the VCR is turned on, a tape with the safety tab removed is inserted, or you press PLAY.

???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 and the signal from your antenna or cable to your TV will not be interrupted. Pressing TV???VCR on the remote will still turn the VCR indicator on or off and switch the antenna signal.

Using the Remote Control

VCR Function Buttons

CHANNEL Up or Down

PLAY

TV???VCR

POWER

Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR???s channel memory.

CLEAR

Resets time counter to 0:00:00.

Plays a tape.

POWER

Turns the VCR on and off.

PREV CH (Previous Channel)

PLAY

Allows you to change entries when setting the clock or VCR for a timer recording.

DISPLAY

Shows VCR operating displays on the TV screen.

Displays the time counter.

F.ADV (Frame Advance)

Lets you view one frame with each press of the button while the tape is paused.

FF (Fast Forward)

Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped.

Searches the picture in forward motion during playback.

INPUT

Turns the line input on or off. VID1 appears in VCR???s display panel and VIDEO appears on TV screen.

Line input refers to the signal coming from the component connected to the AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks on the back of the VCR.

Displays the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen.

Removes a menu from the screen.

Numbers (0 through 9)

Select a channel up to 99 by pressing two numbers.

Select a cable channel over 99 by pressing and holding 1 until 1??? ??? appears on the screen. Then press the other two numbers.

PAUSE

Pauses action for viewing during playback.

Pauses recording to prevent recording of unwanted scenes.

Switches between two channels.

Select one channel and then use the number buttons to select another. Press PREV CH to switch between the two channels.

REC

Starts VCR recording.

Used for one touch recording .

See page 20.

REW (Rewind)

Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped.

Searches the picture in reverse motion during playback.

Displays INDEX and ZERO SEARCH menus on TV.

Lets you advance tape 60 or 120 seconds during playback.

SLOW

Used for slow-motion playback.

SPEED (Tape Speed)

Selects a recording speed (SP or SLP).

STOP

Stops the normal functions such as record, playback, rewind, fast forward, and pause.

TRACKING ??? and +

Lets you manually reduce the streaks that may appear on the picture during play or pause.

TV???VCR

Switches the picture signal so that it either comes from the VCR or the TV channel. See page 10.

Playing a Tape

Operating Instructions

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.

TRACKING

Safety Tab

3. Press PLAY on the remote or PLAY???PAUSE on the VCR, 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 on the remote or STOP???EJECT on the VCR.

6. Press REW. REW will appear in the VCR???s display panel.

The VCR will automatically rewind the tape if it reaches the end of the tape during playback. While rewinding, you can press POWER and the VCR will turn off after rewinding.

7. Press STOP???EJECT on the VCR to eject the tape once it is completely rewound.

Playing a Tape

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.

1. Press MENU on the remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen.

2. Press 4 to display the PREFERENCES menu.

3. Press 1 to select Auto Play: ON or OFF.

???Select ON to have a tape with its safety tab removed start playing automatically.

???Select OFF if you do not want a tape with its safety tab removed to start playing automatically.

Pause for Stop Action

This feature stops the tape in action and allows you to examine the details of the scene. Stop action works best for tapes recorded in the SP and SLP speed.

1. Press PAUSE on the remote or PLAY???PAUSE on the VCR during playback to stop the action.

PAUS appears in the VCR???s display panel.

Press TRACKING up or down during stop-action pause to reduce picture ???jitter???.

2. Press PLAY???PAUSE on the VCR or PLAY on the remote to return to playback.

The VCR will automatically switch from stop- action playback to stop after a few minutes.

Picture Search

You can search a picture during playback by fast forwarding or rewinding the tape. Sound is turned off during picture search. Picture search works best for tapes recorded in the SP and 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 VCR???s display panel.

2. To return to playback, press FF or FWD, PLAY on the remote, or PLAY???PAUSE on the VCR.

Rewind Search

1. During playback, press REW to search in reverse at a faster-than-normal speed.

SRCH??? appears in the VCR???s display panel.

2. To return to playback, press REW, PLAY on the remote or PLAY???PAUSE on the VCR.

Playing a Tape

Using the Playback Features

Frame Advance

Frame advance lets you view one stop-action frame after another. Frame advance works best for tapes recorded in the SP or SLP speed.

1. Press PAUSE to stop the action.

PAUS appears in the VCR???s display panel.

2. Press F.ADV each time you want to view a frame of the scene.

3. Press PAUSE or PLAY on the remote or PLAY???PAUSE on the VCR to resume normal playback.

Slow Motion

You can view the picture in slow motion during play or play pause.

Sound is turned off during slow-motion playback. Slow motion works best in the SP or SLP speed.

1. During playback, press SLOW to start slow-motion playback.

SLOW appears in the VCR???s display panel.

2. Use TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the picture.

3. Press PLAY on the remote or PLAY???PAUSE on the VCR to return to playback.

The VCR will automatically switch from slow- motion playback to stop after a few minutes.

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 or the VCR???s power is turned on.

Manual Tracking

Occasionally, you may need to manually adjust tracking on a tape recorded on a different VCR or camcorder. The TRACKING buttons on the remote or VCR are used when playing a tape. They have no effect during recording.

???When streaks or snow appear, press TRACKING up or down for the best possible picture.

???Press TRACKING up or down during stop-action pause to reduce picture ???jitter???.

???Press both TRACKING buttons on the VCR at the same time to turn automatic tracking back on or eject the tape and re-insert it.

Playing a Tape

Using the Playback Features

DISPLAY Button

DISPLAY

Time Counter Only

Again

Press

Will Not Time Out

No Displays

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.

For example, if a 30-minute program was recorded at the beginning of the tape, you would:

1.Insert the prerecorded tape. Make sure the tape is rewound. Press STOP on the remote or

STOP???EJECT on the VCR.

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 FF on the remote or FWD on the VCR to fast forward the tape until the time counter reads 0:30:00. Press STOP on the remote or

STOP???EJECT on the VCR.

This is the approximate end of the program and you can begin recording at this spot.

5.Press DISPLAY to remove the time counter from the screen and return to the normal displays.

0:30:00

Hours

Minutes

Seconds

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.

SRCH+ appears in the VCR???s display panel.

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. During playback you can locate the program you want to play by the number of index marks.

The VCR will automatically locate the index number you select. The VCR will search forward or reverse from the location you are on the tape.

1.Insert the prerecorded tape and press STOP.

2.Press SEARCH on the remote to display the INDEX SEARCH menu on the TV screen.

3.Press FF or REW to search for the next index mark or press two number buttons to enter the specific index mark you want the VCR to search for.

Press CLEAR to correct an entry.

4.Press FF to search forward or press REW to search in reverse.

5.Press STOP to stop index searching.

Some index marks may be missed by the VCR.

???A mark too close to your location on the tape.

???The mark at the beginning of a recorded segment of five minutes or less.

???The first index mark on the tape when you start at the beginning of the tape.

Zero Search

The zero search feature allows you to quickly return to a counter reading of 0:00:00 at any spot on the tape. This is convenient when you want to watch a segment of the tape several times.

1.Insert the prerecorded tape and press STOP.

2.Press DISPLAY twice to display only the time counter on the TV screen.

3.Locate the point on the tape that you want to return to quickly.

4.Press CLEAR to reset the time counter to 0:00:00.

5.You can continue to play the tape or perform other functions. When you are finished, press STOP.

6.Press SEARCH twice to display the ZERO SEARCH menu. The current tape counter is displayed.

7.Press REW to return to 0:00:00. When the VCR reaches 0:00:00 it will begin playback.

If the time counter reading has a minus (??? ) in front of it, press FF on the remote or FWD on the VCR to return to a reading of

0:00:00.

8.Press STOP to stop zero search.

INDEX SEARCH

Press REW or FF to begin scanning

Enter a specific Index number

Press SEARCH to exit

INDEX SEARCH

Searching for Index number

Press STOP to cancel

ZERO SEARCH

Current tape counter is 2:17:25

Press REW to go to 0:00:00

Press SEARCH to exit

???OR???

ZERO SEARCH

Current tape counter is -2:17:25

Press FF to go to 0:00:00

Press SEARCH to exit

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 stereo sound is recorded on separate left and right stereo channels. Monaural sound is recorded on the linear track.

To enjoy hi-fi sound, connect your VCR to a stereo television or amplifier/receiver using the audio/video jacks. The Tape Playback: HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX feature lets you select which audio you play back.

To Select Playback Sound

1. Press MENU 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.

???Select HI-FI to play back sound recorded on the hi-fi track and for normal use.

The HI-FI indicator is lit in the VCR???s display panel during hi-fi playback.

???Select LINEAR to play back the sound recorded on the linear monaural track ??? used to playback a second audio program (SAP).

???Select MIX to play back the sound recorded on both the linear track and the hi-fi track, sound-on-sound.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 Timer Recordings

2 Set Clock

3 Channels

4 Preferences

5 Audio

6 Language

Recording a Program

Types of Recordings

Your VCR provides different types of recording. These types are explained in the following sections:

Basic Recording ??? Operating Instructions

One Touch Recording

Recording While You're Away

Timer Recording

Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP (Second Audio Program)

Recording Audio Only

Using Two VCRs for Copying Tapes

Using the Recording Features

Recording Speeds

Press SPEED on the remote to select a recording speed (SP or SLP). The speed you select appears on the TV screen and in the VCR???s display panel. The VCR automatically selects the playback speed (SP, LP, or SLP).

SP (Standard Play) gives the best quality recording. That is why most prerecorded, rental tapes are recorded in SP. Fewer programs can be recorded on the tape. Special effects such as pause, slow motion, picture search, and frame advance work well.

SLP (Super Long Play) gives three times the recording time of tapes recorded in SP. Special effects such as pause, slow motion, picture search, and frame advance work well.

Recording Pause

This feature allows you to prevent recording short passages of unwanted material.

Press PAUSE during recording to stop and start recording. REC.P appears in the VCR???s display panel.

The VCR will automatically switch from pause to stop after a few minutes.

Recording a Program

Types of Recordings

Basic Recording ??? Operating Instructions

To Make a Recording

Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel, either 3, 4, or 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 REC on the remote or RECORD on the VCR to begin recording. REC appears in the VCR???s display panel while the VCR is recording.

Watch a TV Channel While VCR is Recording a

Different Channel

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 on the remote or STOP???EJECT on the VCR when recording is finished.

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.

VCR

SLP REC

TRACKING

Operating Instructions

Display showing 30RECORD minutes remaining for one

touch recording.

1.Turn on the VCR.

2.Insert a tape with safety tab in place.

3.Select the channel you want to record.

4.Select the desired recording speed using SPEED on the remote.

5.Press REC on the remote or RECORD on the VCR twice to activate one touch recording.

6. Press REC or RECORD repeatedly until the amount of recording time for the program is displayed in the VCR???s display panel or on the TV screen.

Each press increases the time ??? 30 minutes up to four hours.

The amount of time the VCR will record and REC will appear in the VCR???s display panel.

You can increase the amount of recording time by pressing REC or RECORD.

Stopping a Recording in Progress

Press and hold STOP on the remote or STOP???EJECT on the VCR for approximately three seconds.

Recording a Program

Recording While You???re Away (Timer Recording)

The timer program feature lets you program the VCR to record up to eight different programs within a one year period. Before setting the timer, make sure that:

???The clock is set correctly.

???A tape with safety tab has been inserted with enough tape to record the programs.

Setting a Timer Recording

1.Press MENU on remote to display VCR MAIN MENU.

2.Press 1 to display TIMER RECORDINGS menu.

3.Press 1 to display Create a New Program menu.

4.Press 1, 2, 3, or 4 to select type of program.

1 One time ??? single program recorded once.

2 Daily ??? program recorded at same time every day.

3 Weekdays ??? program recorded at same time Monday through Friday.

4 Weekly ??? program recorded at same time once a week.

5.Press number buttons on the remote to enter the channel number (use INPUT or 0, 0 to select video input), start time including AM or PM, end time, and start date of the recording. Just follow the on-screen prompts.

Press CLEAR to correct an entry.

6.Press SPEED on the remote to change recording speed.

7.Press MENU to enter your program. A reminder appears which will time out or you can press MENU to return to the

VCR MAIN MENU.

PROGRAMS OVERLAP may appear on the screen if you have entered two programs where the times overlap.

8.The TIMER RECORDINGS menu appears. Press 1 to enter an additional timer program, or press 0 to exit.

9.Turn off the VCR before recording begins.

TIMER 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

Press and hold STOP on the remote or STOP???EJECT on the

VCR for approximately three seconds.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 Timer Recordings

TIMER RECORDINGS

1 Create a New Program

How often should this program record?

1 One time

2 Daily (every day)

3 Weekdays (M-F)

4 Weekly (once per week)

Program 1 (One time)

Program 1 has been saved

Remember to insert a recordable tape and turn the VCR off before the program start time.

Recording a Program

Recording While You???re Away

Checking or Clearing Timer Recordings

1.Press MENU on remote to display VCR MAIN MENU on TV screen.

2.Press 1 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu.

3.Press 2 for Review Existing Progs. feature.

4.Press MENU to display information for the next program.

5.Press CLEAR when the program you want to erase appears on the screen.

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:

Press INPUT (or 0,0) to select VIDEO in place of the channel number on the TV screen during timer programming.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 Timer Recordings

TIMER RECORDINGS

1 Create a New Program

2 Review Existing Progs.

Program 1 (One time)

Press CLEAR to erase Press MENU for next prog

Program 1 (One time)

Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to exit

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.

The channel number or VIDEO appears on the TV screen.

5. Set the Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature for the type of audio you want to record.

A. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU on the

TV screen.

B.Press 5 to display the AUDIO menu.

C.Press 1 to select the type of audio Reception: STEREO, MONO, or SAP.

???Set to STEREO for normal recording and to record broadcast stereo TV.

The STEREO indicator lights in the VCR???s display panel when the station you are tuned to is broadcasting 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 main audio.

The SAP indicator lights in the VCR???s display panel when the station you are tuned to is broadcasting SAP.

Set the Tape Playback: HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX feature to

LINEAR to hear SAP. Details are on page 17.

D.Repeatedly press 0 to remove the menus from the TV screen.

6. Press REC on the remote or RECORD on the VCR to start recording. REC appears in the VCR???s display panel.

7.Press STOP on the remote or STOP???EJECT on the VCR when you are finished.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 Timer Recordings

2 Set Clock

3 Channels

4 Preferences

5 Audio

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. Any video on the tape will be erased when you record audio only.

To Record Audio Only

1.Press the INPUT button to select a line input.

Press INPUT to record from the AUDIO IN jacks on the back of the VCR. VID1 appears in the VCR???s display panel.

The VCR will record audio from the audio equipment connected to the AUDIO IN jacks.

2. Use SPEED on the remote to select the recording speed.

The tape speed indicator appears in the VCR???s display panel.

3. Make sure the Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature is set to 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.

4. Start audio source playing and press REC on remote or RECORD on the VCR to begin recording.

REC appears in the VCR???s display panel.

5.Press STOP on the remote or STOP???EJECT on the VCR when you are finished.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 Timer Recordings

2 Set Clock

3 Channels

4 Preferences

5 Audio

Recording a Program

Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes

Operating Instructions (Refer to hookup on page 6.)

Use this VCR as the playback VCR and the other as the recording VCR.

Caution: The unauthorized recording of television programs and other materials may infringe the rights of others.

1.Turn on the TV and VCRs.

2.Tune TV to the VCR viewing channel, either 3, 4, or TV???s video input.

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.

If you have connected your VCR using Option B (page 6), press INPUT on recording VCR???s remote to select the line input (VID1).

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.

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???EJECT 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.

References

Location of Controls

Front Panel

Tape Compartment

TRACKING

Remote Sensor

CHANNEL or TRACKING Up or Down

Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR???s channel memory.

Adjusts tracking during playback or pause.

FWD (Fast Forward)

Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped.

Searches the picture forward during playback.

PLAY???PAUSE

Plays a tape.

Pauses the tape for stop-action viewing during playback.

Pauses the tape during recording to prevent recording unwanted material.

POWER

Turns the VCR on or off.

RECORD

Start the VCR recording.

Used for one touch recording.

Remote Sensor

Receives signals from the remote control. Aim the remote at this sensor with no objects between them.

REW

Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped.

Searches the picture in reverse during playback.

STOP???EJECT

Stops the normal functions such as record, playback, rewind, fast-forward, or pause.

Press when the VCR is stopped to eject the cassette.

References

Location of Controls

Back Panel

CH3 CH4 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.

ANT. (Antenna) IN Connector

Receives the signal from an antenna or cable system that is attached to this connector.

RF OUT Connector

Passes signal to TV using the cable supplied.

VIDEO and AUDIO (L and R) IN Jacks

Receives signals from another component, like a VCR or camcorder, when it is connected to these jacks. Use INPUT to select VID1 in the VCR???s display panel.

VIDEO and AUDIO (L and R) OUT Jacks

Sends signals from VCR to another component, like a TV monitor or VCR, when it is connected to these jacks.

References

Display Panel

TIMER Indicator

Cassette-in Indicator

Cassette-in Indicator ( )

Lights when a tape is in the VCR. Flashes while tape is ejecting.

Channel Number, Line Indicator (VID1), Time, Time Counter, or Status Indicator

The current time, time counter, channel number, or line indicator (VID1) appears here.

Status indicators show what the VCR is doing.

HI-FI Indicator

Lights during hi-fi playback when Tape Playback: HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX feature is set to HI-FI.

REC Indicator

Lights when the VCR is recording.

SAP Indicator

Lights when the Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature is set to SAP, and the station you are tuned to is broadcasting SAP.

STEREO Indicator

Lights when the Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature is set to STEREO, and the station you are tuned to is broadcasting stereo.

Tape Speed Indicators (SP, LP, or SLP)

Press SPEED to change.

TIMER Indicator

Lights when a timer recording is set.

VCR Indicator (Applies Only to Basic Hookups)

Press TV???VCR to turn on or off.

VCR indicator on: Picture from VCR.

VCR indicator off: Picture from TV channel.

References

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 or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first.

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 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.

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

If your VCR needs service, please contact your dealer or the nearest Servicenter from the yellow pages. 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 North Meridian Street

Indianapolis, IN 46290-1024

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