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GE 13TVR62 User Manual

GE 13TVR62 User Manual

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  • Page 2 Important Information To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose WARNING RISK OF ELECTI_IC_K this product to rain or moisture. DO NOT OPEN TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug BACK).
  • Page 3 Table of Contents Important Information Using the Playback Features Pause Warning Frame Advance Cautions Note to Cable TV Installer Picture Search Automatic Tracking Product Registration Manual Tracking Time Counter_ Commercial Scan Setting Up the TV/VCR Auto Play Feature Startup Auto Repeat Feature Unpack your TV/VCR and Index Search Remote Control...

  • Page 4: Remote Control

    Startup Unpack the TV/VCR and remote control Contact your dealer if your remote control is missing, PLAY STOP PAUSE D_SPLAY _NPUT Insert batteries in remote...

  • Page 5: System

    Startup Place your TV/VCR on a stable surface 4. Connect antenna or cable-TV system Connect a home antenna or a cable-TV system. Details onpages 29_32. 5. Plug in the TV/VCR Plug the power cord into the wall outlet, matching the wide blade of the plug with the wide slot in the outlet.
  • Page 6 Startup TV/VCR MAIN MENU 8. Put Channels into Memory (Auto Channel Search) Screen Time A. Press MENU on the remote to display the TV/VCR MAIN MENU. Timer Recordings Parental Controls Setup B. Press 5 to display the SETUP menu. SETUP G.

  • Page 7: The Volume

    Startup 11. Set the Time and Date (Clock) To set the clock: TVIVCR MAIN MENU Screen A. Press MENU on the remote to display the TV/VCR MAIN MENU. Time TIME B. Press 2 to display the TIME menu. Time Date TIME DATE C.

  • Page 8: Buttons

    Buttons CHAN ^ and v (Channel up and down) Selects next higher or lower channel in channel memory. CLEAR Removes all menus from the screen. Allows you to change menu entries or clear a timer recording. Resets time counter to 0:00:00 when tt is displayed.

  • Page 9: Buttons

    Buttons REW (Rewind) Numbers (0 through Rewinds the tape when the TV/VCR Select a channel up to 99 by pressing is stopped. two numbers, Searches the picture in reverse during Select a cable channel over 99 by pressing playback. and holding 1 until 1---- appears on the screen.

  • Page 10: Tv/Vcr Main Menu

    Using the TVNCR Features On-Screen Displays When you change channels, adjust volume, or use a VCR feature, on-screen displays appear to let you know the status of the TV/VCR. To Call Up On-Screen Displays I. Press DISPLAY to display the function, time counter, date, time, and tape speed.

  • Page 11: Closed Captioning

    Using the TV/VCR Features Closed Captioning The closed captioning feature displays the audio portion of a program as text on the TV screen. This is useful to hearing impaired or anyone who wants to watch a program without sound. There are four types of closed captions: Caption 1, Caption 2, Text 1 and Text 2.

  • Page 12: Sleep Timer

    Using the TVNCR Features Sleep Timer Sleep Timer 0:30 The sleep timer automatically turns the TV/VCR off after 30, 60, 90, or 120 minutes. Press SLEEP on the remote to select 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes. To cancel the sleep timer, press SLEEP...
  • Page 13 Using the TVNCR Features Parental Controls and V-Chip The Parental Controls menu allows you to program yore" TV/VCR so that children cannot see certain programs. The first three choices in the Parental Controls menu involve a feature inside your TV/VCR called V-Chip which allows you to "block"...
  • Page 14 Using the TVNCR Features Setting TV Rating Limits TV/VCR MAIN MENU 1. Press MENU on the remote to display the TWVCR MAIN MENU. Screen Time 2. Press 4 to display PARENTAL CONTROLS. Timer Recordings Parental Controls 3. Press 1 to display the V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT screen.
  • Page 15 Using TVNCR Features V-CHIP RATING LIMIT Press 2 to change the rating status fi'om View iV) to Block (B). The status for this rating and all higher ratings automatically 34567 Rating Status changes to Block (B) (indicated by the rating limits in the rating TV-PG Block status area turning...
  • Page 16 Using the TVNCR Features V-CHIP RATING LIMIT Viewing Specific Content Themes 34567 After you block specific content themes, you have the option of going Rating Status TV-PG View back and changing some of the content themes back to View (V). TV-MA TV-G 1, Determine the rating you want to change to View (V).
  • Page 17 Using the TVNCR Features Viewing Movie Ratings After you block movie ratings, you have the option of going back V-CHIP MOVIE RATING LIMII and changing some of the rating statuses back to View Rating Status Pc-13 View 1. Determine the movie ratings you want to change to View. Block PG-13 Block...
  • Page 18 Operating Instructions To Play a Tape PLAY 0:(]0:(]0 ® Safety Tab Insert a tape in the TV/VCR. The TV/VCR automatically turns on, The tape automatically begins to play if the safety tab on the cassette has been removed and the Auto Play feature has been turned Press PLAY, if necessary.
  • Page 19 Using the Playback Features Pause This feature pauses the tape during playback and allows you to examine the details of the scene. Pause works best with tapes recorded in SLP speed. 1. Press PAUSE on the remote during playback to pause the action, The TV/VCR will automatically switch from pause to stop after a few minutes to prevent tape wear.
  • Page 20 Using the Playback Features Automatic Tracking The TV/VCR has automatic tracking which adjusts the picture when playing a tape that was recorded another VCR. Automatic tracking is turned whenever a tape is inserted or the TV/VCR's power is turned on, Manual Tracking Occasionally, you may need to manually adjust...
  • Page 21 Using the Playback Features Auto Play Feature This feature enables the TV/VCR to automatically start TVIVCR MAIN MENU playing a tape when it is inserted. (The safety tab on the Screen Time tape must be removed.) Timer Recordings Parental Controls 1.

  • Page 22: Index Search

    Using the Playback Features Index Search The TV/VCR automatically records index marks on the tape each time you begin recording. During playback you can locate the program you want to play by the number of index marks. Your TV/VCR has two index playback features.

  • Page 23: Zero Search

    Using the Playback Features Zero Search This feature allows you to quickly return to a time counter reading ZERO SEARCH of 0:00:00. This is especially convenient when you want to watch a segment of the tape several times. Current tape counter 0:12:34 1.

  • Page 24: Recording Features Recording Speeds

    Recording Features Recording Speeds Press SPEED to select a recording speed. Recording Time Cassette T-120 2Hrs 6Hrs 4Hrs Tq60 2Hrs 40Min 8Hrs 5Hrs 20Min • SP (Standard Play) gives the best quality recording. That is why most pre-recorded, rental tapes are recorded in SP.

  • Page 25: Types Of Recordings

    Types of Recordings Your TV/VCR provides different ways to record which are explained in the following sections: Basle Recording Express Recording Timer Recording Copying and Editing Tapes Basic Recording to Make a Recording 1. Insert a tape with safety tab in place. Press SPEED to select a recording speed.

  • Page 26: Express Recording

    Express Recording Express recording lets you record up to four hours or to the end of the tape without programming the timer. You can begin recording immediately. The TV/VCR will stop automatically at the end of the recording. to Use Express Recording 1.
  • Page 27 Timer Recording Timer recording lets you program the TV/VCR to record up to eight different programs. This is useful if you plan on being away from home for a long period of time. Before setting the timer, make sure that the clock is set correctly. Setting a Timer Recording...
  • Page 28 Timer Recording Checking or Clearing Timer Recordings Press MENU on the remote the TWVCR to display MAIN MENU. TVIVCR MAIN MENU Screen Press 3 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu. Time Timer Recordings Press 2 to Review Existing Progs, (programs). Create Program Press CLEAR to erase a program.
  • Page 29 Copying and Editing Tapes Operating Instructions (Refer to hookup on page 30.) Use another VCR or camcorder as the playback VCR and VIDE01 the TV/VCR as the recording VCR. Turn on the VCR or camcorder and the TV/VCR. Caution: The unauthorized To record from the AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks, press INPUT recording of television pm grams and othel materials...

  • Page 30: Frontpanel

    Front Panel Tape Compartment Remote Sensor ADYANgEB VIDEtl ......AUDIO IN and VIDEO IN Jacks Remote Sensor Receives signals from the remote. Aim remote at Receives audio signals from another component, like a VCR or camcorder when it is connected to this sensor with no objects between them.

  • Page 31: Back Panel

    Back Panel ANTENNA_ 0 i_PoT IN FROM AUOIO VIDEO IN FROM ANTENNA Jack Receives the signal from an antenna or cable system, VIDEO and AUDIO INPUT Jacks Receive signals from another component, such as a VCR or camcorder, when it is connected to these jacks.
  • Page 32 Cormect Anterma or Cable System Without a Cable Box Dipole Antenna DipoM Antenna Follow these steps to connect a dipole antenna to your TV/VCR. Do not connect a dipole antenna if you plan to connect a different type of indoor or outdoor antenna or cable system. This connection may require additional accessories not provided.
  • Page 33 Connect a Cable System Vird_h a Cable Box Cable Box Required Unscramble All Channels 1. Connect as shown. Cable Box This connection may require additional accessories not provided. 2. Plug in power cords of TV/VCR cable box. 3. Turn to pages 2-5 for "Setting Up the TV/VCR."...
  • Page 34 a VCR or Camcorder for Ccgying Tapes for Copying Tapes 1. Connect as shown. VCR (Playback Only) This connection requires additional accessories not provided. i (_ _UFROM 2. Plug in power cords of VCR and WF/O_F TV/VCR. 3. Turn to page 27 for "Copying Editing Tapes."...

  • Page 35: Trouble Checks

    Trouble Checks Sometimes problems can be easily solved by checking a few basic things. Check below before you call for help or take your TV/VCR to an Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter. Problem Solution No power • Plug TV/VCR into an operating outlet. •...
  • Page 36 Trouble Checks Problem Solution Clock shows incorrect time or date • Power interruption. TIMER REC indicator flashes on front of TV/VCR. • Clock was not set accurately (check AM/PM and date). See page 5. TV/VCR makes noise when stopped • TV/VCR is removing tape from heads.
  • Page 37 Cleaning the TVNCR Turn off the TV/VCR before cleaning. You can clean the TV/VCR as required by using a soft cloth or the dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner. Be sure to occasionally vaccuum ventilation slots in the cabinet to help assure adequate ventilation.
  • Page 38 Pay any Authorized GE VCR Service Center the labor charges to repair your TV/VCR. Pay any Authorized GE VCR Service Center for the new or, at our option, rebuilt replacement parts and picture tube required to repair your TV/VCR.

  • Page 39: Defined

    Index ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS Menu ....Content Themes Block ......... Adding Channels to Memory ....Defined ....... Adjusting the Picture ......View ........Adjusting Volume ......Age-based Ratings Contents ........Block ......... Contr {Contrast) Function ..... Defined ....... Controls, Back Panel ......View ........

  • Page 40: Set The Time And Date (Clock)

    Index SEARCH On-Screen Displays ......Blank ......... Operation Index ......... Express Record ......Picture ........ Picture, Adjust ......Zero ........Play a Tape ......SEARCH Button ....7,9,18,20,21 Program Channel Memory ....Selecting a Channel ......Record a Program ...... Set the Sleep Timer .....
  • Page 41 Index TV/VCR MAIN MENU ..3,4,5,9,10,19,22,23,25,26 TV/VCR Setup ......Types of Recordings ......Unlock Parental Controls ....Unrated Programs, Block/View ....V-Chip Defined ....... Movie Ratings ....... 14-15 TV Ratings ......12-14 Unrated Programs ...... VCR, Connecting to TV/VCR ....VIDEO/AUDIO INJacks ..
  • Page 42 For your nearest Authorized Servicenter call toll-free in the USA. 1-800-336-1900 Canadian Consumers m. Your toll-free numbers are: English: 1-800-522-0338 French: 1-800-522-0445 If your product needs service, please contact your dealer or the nearest servicenter from the Yellow Pages. Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton.

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