GE VGN550 manual Back Panel, Display Panel

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References

Location of Controls

Back Panel

RIGHT L/MONO

IN

OUT

RIGHT L/MONO

AUDIO VIDEO

IN

OUT

ANTENNA

ANTENNA IN Connector

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

ANTENNA OUT Connector

Passes signal to TV using the coaxial cable supplied.

VIDEO and AUDIO (RIGHT and L/MONO) IN

Jacks

Receives signals from another component, like a VCR or camcorder, when it is connected to these jacks. Use INPUT to select L1 in the VCRÕs display panel to record from these jacks.

VIDEO and AUDIO (RIGHT and L/MONO) OUT

Jacks

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

Display Panel

This VCR has a feature that allows you to change the brightness level of the fluorescent display panel.

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

2. Press 4 to display the PREFERENCES menu.

3. Press 2 to select Front Panel: AUTO, BRIGHT, or DIM.

¥Select AUTO to keep the display panel bright when VCR is on and dim when it is off.

¥Select BRIGHT to keep the display panel bright.

¥Select DIM to keep the display panel dim.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 Timer Recordings

2 Set Clock

3 Channels

4 Preferences

PREFERENCES

1 Remote Control: VCR1

2 Front Panel: AUTO

3 Output Channel: 3

4 Play NTSC as: NTSC

0 Exit

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Contents VCR User’s Guide Refer Servicing to Qualified Service Personnel Important InformationTable of Contents Optional Hookups How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapes? Choosing a HookupWhat type of Cable-TV system* do you have? Choose one answer from belowAntenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box Basic hookupAdvanced hookup Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable box Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All ChannelsBack of VCR Cable Box Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Only Pay Channels Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes Plug in power cords of VCRs and TVOption a hookup Option B hookupCheck accessories with VCR Attach power cord to back of VCRStartup Insert batteries in remoteTurn on the TV Turn on the VCRSelect the VCR’s output channel Select the language/Escoge una lengua Place channels in the VCR’s memoryAdd or remove channels from the VCR’s memory Use Tvvcr buttonSkip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups Set the time and date Buttons Component ButtonsVCR Function Buttons TV Function Buttons Program the VCR for Remote Control Controlling a VCRControlling a TV Program the Remote for a TVOperate the TV Program the Remote Operate the Cable Box or Digital Satellite System ReceiverControlling an Auxiliary RCA Component Program the Remote for an Auxiliary ComponentOperate the Auxiliary Component Video Playback Mode Operating InstructionsPlay a Tape Using the Playback Features Tape Playback HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX FeatureAuto Head Cleaner Pause for Stop Action Slow MotionDigital Auto Tracking Manual TrackingPicture Search Fast Forward SearchDisplay Button Time CounterIndex Search Index SearchZero Search Commercial ScanUsing the Recording Features Types of RecordingsRecording Speeds Recording PauseBasic Recording Operating Instructions To Make a RecordingRecording While You’re Away Timer Recording Setting a Timer RecordingCheck or Clear a Timer Recording Timer Recording From the VCR’s Line InputSelect Cable Box or Satellite Receiver Channel One Touch Recording Operating InstructionsDisplay on TV Screen 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 PanelCassette-In Indicator Hifi IndicatorSAP Indicator Status IndicatorsTrouble Checks Trouble Heres what to tryTimer recording not made VCR makes noise when stoppedTime counter not working 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