GE VGN550 manual Important Information, Refer Servicing to Qualified Service Personnel

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Introduction

Important Information

WARNING

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

					TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
	WARNING				TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
					COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
	RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK				REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
	DO NOT OPEN


			This symbol indicates Òdangerous
			This symbol indicates Òdangerous					This symbol indicates important
			voltageÓ inside the product that					instructions accompanying the
			presents a risk of electric shock or					product.
			personal injury.
			personal injury.

Cautions

CAUTIONS: To reduce the risk of electric shock, fully insert plug into socket.

Operate VCR only on 100-240 volts (+/Ð 10%), 50/60 Hz AC power.

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It is important that you read and follow the safety information and operating instructions.

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Ensure that the main supply in your house complies with that indicated on the

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identification and rating label located at the back of your appliance.

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Install the VCR horizontally, away from a source of heat ( fireplace) or appliances creating

strong magnetic or electric fields (engines).

Follow the drawing below for leaving space around your VCR to insure proper ventilation.

	7 cm
10 cm	10 cm	10 cm
10 cm	10 cm

7cm

Side View of VCR

¥If your VCR or a cassette has been stored in a very cold atmosphere for a certain amount of time, for example during transportation in the winter, wait approximately two hours before using your VCR.

¥The openings located on the top and the bottom are for ventilation purposes. They should not be obstructed.

¥In the case of lightning, it is recommended to disconnect the VCR from the external aerial.

¥By design, this VCR is not for industrial use, but only for domestic operation.

Partial or complete recording of copyright protected works made without explicit permission from the copyright holder are illegal.

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Contents VCR User’s Guide Refer Servicing to Qualified Service Personnel Important InformationTable of Contents What type of Cable-TV system* do you have? Optional Hookups How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapes?Choosing a Hookup Choose one answer from belowAdvanced 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 a hookup Connecting Two VCRs for Copying TapesPlug in power cords of VCRs and TV Option B hookupStartup Check accessories with VCRAttach power cord to back of VCR Insert batteries in remoteSelect the VCR’s output channel Turn on the TVTurn on the VCR Select the language/Escoge una lengua Place channels in the VCR’s memorySkip 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 Program the VCR for Remote Control Controlling a VCROperate the TV Controlling a TVProgram the Remote for a TV Program the Remote Operate the Cable Box or Digital Satellite System ReceiverOperate 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 Digital Auto Tracking Pause for Stop ActionSlow Motion Manual TrackingPicture Search Fast Forward SearchDisplay Button Time CounterIndex Search Index SearchZero Search Commercial ScanRecording Speeds Using the Recording FeaturesTypes of Recordings Recording PauseBasic Recording Operating Instructions To Make a RecordingRecording While You’re Away Timer Recording Setting a 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 Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio Program To Record Stereo Broadcast TV or SAPRecording Audio Only To Record Audio OnlyUsing Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes Using Dual Remote with AutoEditTMLocation of Controls Front PanelBack Panel Display PanelSAP Indicator Cassette-In IndicatorHifi Indicator Status IndicatorsTrouble Checks Trouble Heres what to tryTime counter not working Timer recording not madeVCR makes noise when stopped Will not record or playSpecifications Cleaning the VCRIndex Add or Remove Channels from MemoryIndex Menuprog Button 10,11,12,14,18,19,27-28,30,31,34VCR Main Menu