Choosing a Hookup, Choose one answer from below | GE VGN550 guide

Hooking Up the VCR

Choosing a Hookup

The hookups on pages 3 through 7 are divided into two hookup types: Basic (A) and Advanced (B).

The Basic hookup shows the backs of TVs that have only an antenna/cable connection. It is the easier of the two and additional accessories may not be needed.

The Advanced hookup shows the VCR hooked up to a monitor/receiver

(TV with audio and video jacks). This type of connection may improve the picture quality as well as convenience of operation.

Answer the questions to choose the hookup for your VCR.

1. How do you receive your TV signals?

Choose one answer from below.

A.Outside antenna Ð Turn to page 3.

B.Rabbit ears (set-top) and/or bow tie antenna Ð Turn to page 3.

C.Cable System Ð Go to question 2.

2. What type of Cable-TV system* do you have?

Choose one answer from below.

A.Cable without a box Ð Turn to page 3.

B.Cable box to unscramble all the channels Ð Turn to page 4.

C.Cable box to unscramble only pay channels, such as HBO, Showtime, Cinemax, etc. Ð Turn to page 5.

*You may need to contact your local cable company for assistance.

Optional Hookups

How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapes?

A.Select a hookup by answering the questions above.

B.Then modify the connections as shown on page 6.

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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 Basic 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 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 Turn on the VCR Turn on the TVSelect the VCR’s output channel Select the language/Escoge una lengua Place channels in the VCR’s memory Use 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 Program the VCR for Remote Control Controlling a VCR Program the Remote for a TV Controlling a TVOperate the TV Program the Remote Operate the Cable Box or Digital Satellite System Receiver Program 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 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 Timer 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 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