GE VGN550 manual Set the time and date

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Setting Up the VCR

Startup

11. Set the time and date.

When you first turn on the VCR, Ð Ð : Ð Ð appears in the clock area of the VCRÕs display panel.

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

MENU on the TV screen.

B. Press 2 to display SET CLOCK.

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•PROG to remove the SET CLOCK menu from the TV screen and start the clock.

E. Press 0 to exit the menu system.

Whenever you press DISPLAY on the remote, the time and date appear on the TV screen and the time appears in the display panel.

VCR SLP

VCR MAIN MENU

1 Timer Recordings

2 Set Clock

3 Channels

4Preferences

5 Language

6 Audio

0 Exit

SET CLOCK

Time --:-- (hh:mm)

Date --/--/--

Press MENU to exit

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Contents VCR User’s Guide Important Information Refer Servicing to Qualified Service PersonnelTable of Contents Choosing a Hookup Optional Hookups How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapes?What type of Cable-TV system* do you have? Choose one answer from belowBasic hookup Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable BoxAdvanced hookup Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable boxBack of VCR Cable Box Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Only Pay Channels Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV Connecting Two VCRs for Copying TapesOption a hookup Option B hookupAttach power cord to back of VCR Check accessories with VCRStartup Insert batteries in remoteTurn on the VCR Turn on the TVSelect the VCR’s output channel Place channels in the VCR’s memory Select the language/Escoge una lenguaUse Tvvcr button Add or remove channels from the VCR’s memorySkip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups Set the time and date Component Buttons ButtonsVCR Function Buttons TV Function Buttons Controlling a VCR Program the VCR for Remote ControlProgram the Remote for a TV Controlling a TVOperate the TV Operate the Cable Box or Digital Satellite System Receiver Program the RemoteProgram the Remote for an Auxiliary Component Controlling an Auxiliary RCA ComponentOperate the Auxiliary Component Operating Instructions Video Playback ModePlay a Tape Tape Playback HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX Feature Using the Playback FeaturesAuto Head Cleaner Slow Motion Pause for Stop ActionDigital Auto Tracking Manual TrackingFast Forward Search Picture SearchTime Counter Display ButtonIndex Search Index SearchCommercial Scan Zero SearchTypes of Recordings Using the Recording FeaturesRecording Speeds Recording PauseTo Make a Recording Basic Recording Operating InstructionsSetting a Timer Recording Recording While You’re Away Timer RecordingTimer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input Check or Clear a Timer RecordingSelect Cable Box or Satellite Receiver Channel Operating Instructions One Touch RecordingDisplay on TV Screen 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 PanelHifi Indicator Cassette-In IndicatorSAP Indicator Status IndicatorsTrouble Heres what to try Trouble ChecksVCR makes noise when stopped Timer recording not madeTime counter not working Will not record or playCleaning the VCR SpecificationsAdd or Remove Channels from Memory IndexMenuprog Button 10,11,12,14,18,19,27-28,30,31,34 IndexVCR Main Menu