Operating Instructions, Video Playback Mode | GE VGN550 manual

Playing a Tape

Operating Instructions

Video Playback Mode

You can select the type of playback for tapes recorded in NTSC.

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 4 to select NTSC or PAL playback.

¥Select Play NTSC as: PAL to have an NTSC tape play back in PAL.

¥Select Play NTSC as: NTSC to have the tape play back in NTSC.

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

Play a Tape

1. Turn on the TV and tune it to channel 3, 4, or TVÕs video input to see the picture from the VCR.

2. Insert a tape in the VCR.

VCR automatically turns on. The cassette-in indicator lights and the VCR indicator lights. The tape automatically begins playback if the safety tab on the cassette has been removed.

Safety Tab

3. Press PLAY, if necessary. PLAY appears in the VCRÕs display panel.

4. Press TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the picture, if necessary. Details are on page 20.

5. Press STOP.

6. Press REW.

The VCR will automatically rewind the tape if it reaches the end of the tape during playback. While rewinding, you can press POWER and the VCR will turn off after rewinding.

7. Press EJECT on the VCR to eject the tape once it is completely rewound.

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GE VGN550 manual Operating Instructions, Video Playback Mode, Play a Tape

Contents

VCR User’s Guide Refer Servicing to Qualified Service Personnel Important Information Table 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 below 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 Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes Plug in power cords of VCRs and TVOption a hookup Option B hookup Check accessories with VCR Attach power cord to back of VCRStartup Insert batteries in remote Select the VCR’s output channel Turn on the TVTurn on the VCR Select the language/Escoge una lengua Place channels in the VCR’s memory Skip 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 VCR Operate the TV Controlling a TVProgram the Remote for a TV Program the Remote Operate the Cable Box or Digital Satellite System Receiver Operate 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 Pause for Stop Action Slow MotionDigital Auto Tracking Manual Tracking Picture Search Fast Forward Search Display Button Time Counter Index Search Index Search Zero Search Commercial Scan Using the Recording Features Types of RecordingsRecording Speeds Recording Pause Basic Recording Operating Instructions To Make a Recording Recording While You’re Away Timer Recording Setting a Timer Recording Select 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 SAP Recording Audio Only To Record Audio Only Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes Using Dual Remote with AutoEditTM Location of Controls Front Panel Back Panel Display Panel Cassette-In Indicator Hifi IndicatorSAP Indicator Status Indicators Trouble Checks Trouble Heres what to try Timer recording not made VCR makes noise when stoppedTime counter not working Will not record or play Specifications Cleaning the VCR Index Add or Remove Channels from Memory Index Menuprog Button 10,11,12,14,18,19,27-28,30,31,34 VCR Main Menu