GE VGS320 User manual

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IWARNING 1
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shock hazard, do not expose
this product to rain or moisture.
Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, match wide blade of plug to
wide slot, insert fully into adapter.
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jusq0 au fond.
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product for its proper operating voltage.
FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this
equipment may void the user's authority to operate it.
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.
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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 product.
Model No. VGS320
Serial No.
Purchase Date:
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First Things First .................................................. 3
Setting up the VCR .............................................. 7
Using the On-Screen Guide .................................................... 8
Using the Menu to Set Up Features ....................................... 8
Language ........................................................................... 8
VCR Channels List ............................................................. 9
To Auto Channel Search .............................................. 9
To Change the Signal Type ........................................ 10
To Add or Remove Channels .................................... 10
Time and Date ................................................................. 10
Set Daylight-Saving Time .......................................... 11
Set the Time and Date ............................................... 11
VCR Plus+ Channels ........................................................ 12
Additional Set-Up Features
in the PREFERENCES Menu ............................................ 14
Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option ............................................. 15
Auto Play .......................................................................... 16
Auto TV/VCR ..................................................................... 16
VCR Basics ........................................................ 17
Remote Buttons ..................................................................... 18
Component Buttons ........................................................ 18
VCR Function Buttons ..................................................... 18
TV Function Buttons ........................................................ 19
Playing a Tape ........................................................................ 20
Tape Eject ............................................................................... 20
Recording ............................................................................... 21
Check the Safety Tab ........................................................ 21
Automatic Rewind ................................................................. 21
Recording ................................................. . ... • • ... 23
Recording Features ............................................................... 24
Express Recording ........................................................... 24
Timer Recording .............................................................. 25
Timer Recording with VCR Plus+ ................................... 26
Stopping a Timer Recording ........................................... 28
Reviewing and Clearing Programs ................................ 28
Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes ............ 29
Programming the Remote .................................. 31
To Control a "l-V....................................................................... 32

Other Features ................................................... 35
Picture Search Options ......................................................... 36
Forward and Reverse Search .......................................... 36
Slow Motion .................................................................... 36
Commercial Scan (SEARCH Button) .............................. 36
Frame Advance ................................................................ 37
Index Search .................................................................... 37
Zero Search ...................................................................... 38
Time Counter ......................................................................... 38
On-Screen Displays ............................................................... 39
Tracking .................................................................................. 39
Connections ....................................................... 41
Things to Know Before Connecting Components .............. 41
Connecting Your VCR ............................................................. 42
Jacks and Cables ............................................................. 42
Choosing a VCR Connection .......................................... 43
Advantages of Audio/Video Cable Connections .......... 43
Don't Forget About the Auto TV/VCR Feature ................ 43
TV with RF Jack Only ....................................................... 44
TV with Audio/Video Jacks ............................................. 45
TV with Audio/Video Jacks and Cable Box to
Unscramble Pay Channels Only ................................. 46
Appendix A: Reference ...................................... 47
Front Panel ............................................................................. 48
Back Panel .............................................................................. 48
Display Panel ......................................................................... 49
Troubleshooting Tips ............................................................. 50
Specifications ........................................................................ 53
Cleaning the VCR ................................................................... 53
Limited Warranty ................................................................... 54
Index ................................................................. 55
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and I wrote this User's Guide. It's my job to see that you
have a rewarding user manual experience. Also, I think
you'll be pleased with the features that can be accessed
through the on-screen menus.
FIRST THINGS FIRST
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The first three sections of the manual introduce you to
yourVCR, and show you how to set the VCR up and use
the on-screen menus. Reading these sections gives you
the basic information you need to use your VCR. ¥
What's Left?
The rest of the book highlights playback and recording
information, contains a detailed connections section
and a reference section that includes troubleshooting
tips, limited warranty and index.
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Step l: Unpack the Box
The following items come packed in the box:
• VCR
• Remote control
• RF coaxial dable
STEP 2: Install Batteries in the
Remote Control
Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change the
batteries in your VCR remote.
1. Remove the cover of the battery compartment.
2. Place batteries in remote, matching the + and - ends of each
battery to the diagram inside the compartment.
3. Replace the cover.
STEP 3: Connect Your VCR
If you connect your VCR to your home antenna or cable system
and then to your TV, use the VCR's ANT. IN and RF OUT jacks for
a good signal as shown.
If you have a TV with AUDIO/VIDEO jacks, use the audio/video
jacks on the TV and VCR for a better connection. Refer to the
Connections section, toward the back of the manual.
VCR
TV
CABLE. CABLE BOX OR_ANTENNA
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STEP 4: Plug in the VCR
Match the wide blade of the plug with the wide slot in the
outlet or adapter. Be sure to insert the plug completely. If you
are using an adapter, make sure that both the plug is inserted
completely in the adapter and the adapter is inserted
completely in the outlet.
STEP 5: Tune the TV
Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel. The VCR viewing
channel is channel 3 or 4 orthe TV's video input.
•If you connect your VCR using the ANTENNA connectors
with RF coaxial cable, set the 3 CH. 4 switch to channel 3 or
channel 4--the channel you want to use on your TV.
•If you connect your VCR using the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks with
audio/video cables, select the TV's video input to see the
signal. See the TV Owner's Manual.
STEP 6: Turn on the VCR
Press POWER to turn on the VCR.
STEP 7: Access the Menus
The MENU and number buttons let you access, select and
change menu items. For example, to change the Auto Play
setting, you would do the following:
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN MENU
1VCR Plus+
2Timer Recordings
3 Time
4Channels
5 Preferences
6Language
0Exit
VCR Viewing Channel
When using the ANTENNA jacks to
connect your VCR, tune your TV to
channel 3 or 4.
When using the audio/video jacks to
connect your VCR, tune your TV to the
TV's video input.
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2. Press 5 to display the PREFERENCES menu.
PREFERENCES
1Remote Control: VCRI
2 Auto Play: ON
3 Auto TV/UCR: ON
0Exit
3. Press 2 to switch Auto Play to ON or OFF.
PREFERENCES
1 Remote Control: VCR2
2 Auto Play: OFF
3 Auto TV/VCR: ON
0Exit
See Set-UpFeaturesfor detailed information about the Auto
Play feature.
STEP 8: Set up the VCR
Once you understand how to move around and/or through the
menus, go to the next section to set up your VCR.
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Set-up features
Below is a list of set-up features that you may want to
set up before you begin using your VCR for the first
time:
• Select a Language
• Set up VCR Channel List (Auto Channel Search)
• Set Automatic Daylight-Saving Time
• Set the Time and Date
• Set up VCR Plus+ Channels
• Setthe Remote VCR1/VCR2 feature
• Set the Auto Play feature
•Set the Auto TV/VCR feature
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SETTING UP THE VCR
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Using the Menu to Set up Features
You can set up features by using the menu system. Each feature
is explained in this section.
Language
Select your preferred language, and the on-screen displays will
appear in that language.
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN MENU
1VCR Plus+
2Timer Recordings
3Time
4Channels
5 Preferences
6 Language
0 Exit
2. Press 6 to display the LANGUAGE menu.
LANGUAGE
Select a language.
l_English
2 EspanoL
3FranFais
Press RENU to continue
3. Press 1for English, 2for Espafiol (Spanish), or 3for
Frangais (French).
VCR Channels List
On-screen Menus 1
Not all the VCR screens are shown
in this manual when explaining the
eatures.
If you use a cable box for all channels, this step is not
necessary. Your VCR may come with a channel list preset at
the factory. Even though your VCR may come with a list, it's
possible that you may want to add or eliminate some
channels depending on whether they are active.
All Channels
If you do not use a cable box for ALL
channels, then you will want to use a
channel list (Auto Channel Search). ]
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