GE VGN550 manual Select the language/Escoge una lengua, Place channels in the VCR’s memory

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Setting Up the VCR

Startup

7.Select the language/Escoge una lengua.

This feature lets you select English or Spanish as the language for your on-screen menus.

A. Press MENU•PROG on remote to see VCR MAIN MENU on the

TV screen.

B. Press 5 to display the LANGUAGE menu.

¥Press 1 to display the menus in English.

¥Press 2 to to display the menus in Spanish.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 Timer Recordings

2 Set Clock

3 Channels

4Preferences

5 Language

LANGUAGE/IDIOMA

Select a language. Escoge una lengua.

1 English (Inglés)

2 Spanish (Español)

Press MENU to continue

8.Place channels in the VCR’s memory.

Channels 2 through 13 including line inputs (L1 and L2) are in the VCRÕs memory when you first turn it on. The VCR stops on these channels when you press CHANNEL up or down. To get additional channels available on your antenna or cable system, you must use the Auto Channel Search feature of the VCR. If you ever change cable or antenna signals, you may need to auto channel search again. See Cable Box Setup on page 28.

A. Press VCR1 to set remote to control VCR.

B. Press MENU•PROG on the remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen.

If the menu does not appear on the TV screen:

¥Press VCR1 and then press MENU•PROG.

¥If you have used one of the basic hookups, make sure the TV is tuned to the same channel (3 or 4) as the Output Channel selected in the PREFERENCES menu.

Check VCR indicator in display panel Ñ it should be on. Press TV•VCR to turn it on.

¥If you have connected your VCR using one of the advanced hookups, tune your TV to its video input (refer to TV OwnerÕs manual).

¥Check the connections.

C. Press 3 to select CHANNELS.

D. Press 1 to begin Auto Channel Search.

Wait until the channel numbers stop changing. The TV will then tune to the lowest channel found. Press CHANNEL up or down to select the active channels.

The VCR automatically selects ANTENNA or CABLE for the Signal Type feature in the CHANNELS menu. If you need to change the setting manually, press 3.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 Timer Recordings

2 Set Clock

3 Channels

CHANNELS

1 Auto Channel Search

2 Add/Remove Channels

3 Signal Type: CABLE

4 Cable Box Setup

0 Exit

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Contents VCR User’s Guide Important Information Refer Servicing to Qualified Service PersonnelTable of Contents Choose one answer from below Optional Hookups How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapes?Choosing a Hookup What type of Cable-TV system* do you have?Advanced hookup Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable BoxBasic hookup Back of VCR Cable Box Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable boxCable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Only Pay Channels Option B hookup Connecting Two VCRs for Copying TapesPlug in power cords of VCRs and TV Option a hookupInsert batteries in remote Check accessories with VCRAttach power cord to back of VCR StartupSelect the VCR’s output channel Turn on the TVTurn on the VCR Place channels in the VCR’s memory Select the language/Escoge una lenguaSkip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups Add or remove channels from the VCR’s memoryUse Tvvcr button Set the time and date VCR Function Buttons ButtonsComponent Buttons TV Function Buttons Controlling a VCR Program the VCR for Remote ControlOperate the TV Controlling a TVProgram the Remote for a TV Operate the Cable Box or Digital Satellite System Receiver Program the RemoteOperate the Auxiliary Component Controlling an Auxiliary RCA ComponentProgram the Remote for an Auxiliary Component Play a Tape Video Playback ModeOperating Instructions Auto Head Cleaner Using the Playback FeaturesTape Playback HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX Feature Manual Tracking Pause for Stop ActionSlow Motion Digital Auto TrackingFast Forward Search Picture SearchTime Counter Display ButtonIndex Search Index SearchCommercial Scan Zero SearchRecording Pause Using the Recording FeaturesTypes of Recordings Recording SpeedsTo Make a Recording Basic Recording Operating InstructionsSetting a Timer Recording Recording While You’re Away Timer RecordingSelect Cable Box or Satellite Receiver Channel Check or Clear a Timer RecordingTimer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input Display on TV Screen One Touch RecordingOperating Instructions To Record Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio ProgramTo Record Audio Only Recording Audio OnlyUsing Dual Remote with AutoEditTM Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing TapesFront Panel Location of ControlsDisplay Panel Back PanelStatus Indicators Cassette-In IndicatorHifi Indicator SAP IndicatorTrouble Heres what to try Trouble ChecksWill not record or play Timer recording not madeVCR makes noise when stopped Time counter not workingCleaning the VCR SpecificationsAdd or Remove Channels from Memory IndexMenuprog Button 10,11,12,14,18,19,27-28,30,31,34 IndexVCR Main Menu