GE VG4250 manual

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Chapter 1 1 Introduction Key Features Overview Y our VCR is equipped with features that will add to your recording experience. The following information summarizes a few of these features. Chapter 3 provides more information about the rest of the VCR’ s features and how to use them. I N P U T T V • V C R REVERSE PLAY FORWARD RECORD STOP PAUSE I[...]

2 Chapter 1 Intr oduction EnergySaver Description: Set the VCR to turn off automatically after one, two, or three hours of inactivity . Requirements: Set the EnergySaver preferences. Express Recording (XPR) Description: Allows the VCR to record for a preset amount of time without having to set up a timer recording. Y ou can quickly record the end o[...]

3 T able of Conte n t s Key Features Overview ........................................................................................... 1 Connections & Setup .............................................................................................. 5 Things to Consider Before Connecting Components .........................................[...]

T a b le of Co nten t s 4 Using the Remote Control .................................................................................. 25 Using the Remote Control to Control Components .............................................. 26 Buttons of the Remote Control ........................................................................ 26 Using the [...]

5 Connections & Setup Chapter Overview: • Things to Consider Before Connecting • Choosing Y our Connection • Making Connections • Navigating On-Screen Menus • Completing the QuickSet ™ Guide • Basic Recording Chapter 1[...]

6 Chapter 1 Con nections & Setup Things to Consider Before Connecting Components Protect Components From Power Surges • Connect all components before plugging any power cords into the wall outlet. • Always turn off the TV and other components before you connect or disconnect any cables. Position Cables to A void Audio Hum or Interference ?[...]

Chapter 1 7 Connections & Setup Components Connection Go T o Ti t l e TV + VCR page 8 TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver page 9 TV + VCR + Cable Box page 10 RF Coaxial Cable Using the RF Coaxial Cable to Connect the VCR to a TV The RF coaxial cable supplied with your VCR will be the cable used for the basic connections represented in this chapter . [...]

8 Chapter 1 Con nections & Setup TV + VCR Note : Y our television back panel may not look exactly like the model shown here. 1. Connect the VCR to the TV Connect one end of the supplied RF coaxial cable to the RF OUT jack on the back of the VCR and the other end to the TV ’ s Antenna IN jack. 2. Connect the antenna/cable feed to the VCR Conne[...]

Chapter 1 9 Connections & Setup TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver Note : Y our television and satellite receiver back panel may not look exactly like the models shown here. 1. Connect the VCR to the TV Connect one end of the supplied RF coaxial cable to the RF OUT jack on the back of the VCR and the other end to the TV ’ s Antenna IN jack. 2. Con[...]

10 Chapter 1 Con nections & Setup Need Some Help? If you prefer , we can provide you with the name of an Authorized Service Representative who will visit your home for a fee to install your electronic entertainment system and to instruct you in its operation. For details about this service, call 1-888-206-3359. TV + VCR + Cable Box Note : Y our[...]

Chapter 1 11 Connections & Setup Set the VCR ’ s CH 3/4 Switch The CH 3/4 switch on back of the VCR determines what channel the TV must be tuned to see the VCR ’ s image. Choose whichever channel is not used locally in your area. Note: If you connected components using A/V jacks and cables, the VCR’s signal must be viewed using the TV’s[...]

12 Chapter 1 Con nections & Setup Using the Remote Control to Navigate On-screen Menus The technical term is “ Navigation ” – how you move through the on-screen menus. Choosing a menu item is the same for all on-screen displays; pre ss th e co rre s ponding number button on the re mote co nt rol select the desired item. Note: Selecting a [...]

Chapter 1 13 Connections & Setup VCR Basics Once your initial settings are complete, you can begin using your VCR. In order to begin, you must first understand some basic concepts.[...]

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15 Using the VCR’ s Menu System Chapter Overview: • Setting Up the VCR ’ s Preferences • Using On-Screen Menus • Cable Box Setup • Setting T ime and Date • Setting VCR Preferences Chapter 2[...]

16 Chapter 2 Using On -Scree n Menus Using On-Screen Menus to Set Up Features Y ou set up many of the VCR ’ s features by using the menu system as discussed in the previous chapter . Each feature that appears in the QuickSet Guide is explained in this section as well as a few other features you should set up to get the most out of your VCR. Note [...]

Chapter 2 17 U sin g On- Sc r ee n M e nu s 4. If ALL Channels is selected, enter the output channel of the cable box (usually 03 or 04), or if Audio/Video (A/V) jacks connect the VCR to the TV , press the INPUT button on the VCR ’ s remote control. 5. Once you complete the setup, the VCR confirms that the VCR will now receive all signals on the [...]

18 Chapter 2 Using On -Scree n Menus Changing the Signal T ype This feature is useful if your cable signal goes out; it allows you to switch to a regular antenna for alternate television reception. 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU . 2. Press 3 to display the CHANNELS menu. 3. Press 3 to change Signal T ype: Cable or Antenna . When finishe[...]

Chapter 2 19 U sin g On- Sc r ee n M e nu s T ime and Date Y our VCR gives you two ways to set the time and date; manually or by using the Auto Clock Set feature. Using Auto Clock Set enables the time to be updated each time the VCR is turned off by using time and date information carried in certain broadcast signals. Auto Clock Set Feature The Aut[...]

20 Chapter 2 Using On -Scree n Menus Setting Daylight-Saving T ime 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU . 2. Press 2 to display the TIME menu. 3. Press 4 to display the SET DA YLIGHT SA VINGS menu. 4. Select one of the options. Notes : DST stands for Daylight – Saving Time. If you choose “ Automatic ” for the time zone, the VCR sets the[...]

Chapter 2 21 U sin g On- Sc r ee n M e nu s Additional Set Up Features in the Preferences Menu Note : The features described on the following pages ar e all accessed thr ough the PREFERENCES menu. T o Access the PREFERENCES menu: 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU . 2. Press 5 to select PREFERENCES . Y ou are now ready to select an item fro[...]

22 Chapter 2 Using On -Scree n Menus Auto TV/VCR T o control whether the TV/VCR setting changes automatically to the VCR mode when the VCR is turned on, use the Auto TV/VCR setting. T o Access Auto TV/VCR: 1. In the PREFERENCES menu, press 3 repeatedly to toggle between Auto TV/ VCR: ON and OFF . Note : Pressing TV • VCR on the r emote control wi[...]

Chapter 2 23 U sin g On- Sc r ee n M e nu s T ape Speed Y ou can choose a preferred tape speed for recording; either Standard Play (SP) or Super Long Play (SLP). The speed selected appears in the VCR ’ s display panel and in timer recording menus. T o Select a Prefer red T ape Speed: In the PREFERENCES menu, press the 6 button repeatedly to switc[...]

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25 Using the Remote Contr ol Chapter Overview: • Using the Remote Control to Control Components • Buttons on the Remote Control • Using the INPUT Button Chapter 3[...]

26 Chapter 3 Using the Remote Contr ol I N P U T T V • V C R REVERSE PLA Y FORW ARD RECORD STOP PA U S E INFO SEARC MUTE GO BACK 123 45 6 78 9 0 F .ADV CLEAR MENU SPEED C H A N V O L V O L C H A N TV VCR TRACKING ON OFF Using the Remote Control to Control Components Y our VCR ’ s remote control is capable of controlling more than just your VCR.[...]

Chapter 3 27 Using the Remote Contr ol MENU Displays the VCR ’ s Main Menu. This is the first step when accessing any on-screen menu such as Language, Preferences, Timer Recordings, etc. MUTE Lowers the TV volume to its minimum level. Press the MUTE button again to restore the TV ’ s volume to it previous level. ON • OFF T urns the power of t[...]

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29 Using the VCR ’ s Featur es Chapter Overview: • Recording • Express Recording (XPR) • T imer Recordings • Copying and Editing T apes Chapter 4[...]

VCR F e atur es 30 Chapter 4 Recording Features Y our VCR provides many ways to capture programming: 1. Recording lets you press one button to record a program. 2. Express Recording (XPR) allows recording to start while a program is being watched. This feature automatically stops recording after a designated period of time. 3. Timer Recording progr[...]

VCR F eatures Chapter 4 31 T imer Recording Y ou can program up to eight different broadcasts to be recorded. Notes on Timer Recordings - In or der for a Timer Recording to work: • The VCR ’ s clock must be set correctly . • Inser t a tape with its safety tab in place and enough tape to recor d the program. • The output of your cable box ap[...]

VCR F e atur es 32 Chapter 4 Stopping a T imer Recording T o Stop or Cancel a Timer Recording in Progress (even an Express Recording): Press and hold the STOP button for several seconds until STOP appears on screen and/or on the VCR front panel. Program 1 (One time) Channel 104 Cable Start Time 12:00 AM End Time 01:30 AM Start Date 11/16/01 Fri Tap[...]

VCR F eatures Chapter 4 33 Copying and Editing T apes Using T wo VCRs Use one VCR as the playback VCR and the other as the recor ding VCR. 1. T urn on the TV and VCRs. 2. T une the TV to its VCR viewing channel (either 3, 4, or video line input). 3. If you connected your VCR using the RF coaxial cable jacks, tune the recor ding VCR to channel 03 or[...]

VCR F e atur es 34 Chapter 4 Commercial Scan This is useful for skipping commercials or short program segments. 1. Press SEARCH once during playback to advance the tape approximately 30 seconds of recorded material. 2. Each press of the SEARCH button adds an additional 30 seconds up to five minutes. Slow Motion Y ou can view a tape during play or p[...]

VCR F eatures Chapter 4 35 Index Search The VCR has a VHS Index Search System that automatically records an index mark every time you start a recording. During playback you can locate the program you want to play by the number of index marks or by scanning. The VCR will search for ward or reverse from the location you are at on the tape. T o Search[...]

VCR F e atur es 36 Chapter 4 Go-T o Search The Go-T o Search feature enables the VCR to quickly locate a counter reading anywhere on the tape. When the VCR locates the counter reading, it will begin playback. 1. Press the STOP button. 2. Press the SEARCH button on the remote control until the GO-TO SEARCH menu appears on the screen. 3. Press number[...]

VCR F eatures Chapter 4 37 0:30:00 Hours Minutes Seconds T ime Counter The time counter shows the actual time used in recording or playing back a tape. The time counter helps locate the beginning or end of recorded events. It resets to 0:00:00 whenever a tape is ejected from the VCR. For example, if you record a 30-minute program at the beginning o[...]

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39 Other Information Chapter Overview: • T r oubleshooting • Front, Rear , and Display Panel Diagram • Specifications • Care and Cleaning • Warranty Infor m ation • Finding the TV ’ s V ideo Line Input • Advanced Connection Diagram • Glossary • Index Chapter 5[...]

Other Information 40 Chapter 5 T roubleshooting Most problems with your VCR are addressed in this T roubleshooting section. If you ever have any problems with the VCR ’ s general, playback, or recording abilities, refer to this section first. General Problems No power • Check to make sure the VCR is plugged into a working outlet. • Check to m[...]

Chapter 5 41 Other Information The incorrect time or date is shown • A power interruption may have occurred and Automatic Clock Set was not turned on or did not work properly . Check the time zone and Daylight-Saving settings in the TIME menu. • Make sure the VCR or cable box is tuned to the time data channel (check with your ser vice provider [...]

Other Information 42 Chapter 5 Streaks appear in the picture during normal playback • Press one of the remote control ’ s TRACKING buttons to adjust for the best picture. • Make sure the tape used is in good condition and not worn out. T apes play back in slow motion • Press the PLAY button to return to normal playback mode. A tape with its[...]

Chapter 5 43 Other Information Recording Problems The VCR will not record • Make sure there is a tape in the VCR. • T r y ejecting, then reinserting the tape. • Check to make sure the tape is not damaged or broken. • Make sure the VCR is not in Pause mode. Press the remote control ’ s P AUSE or PLAY button to return to normal playback. ?[...]

Other Information 44 Chapter 5 Front Panel Front A/V Jacks Receives signals from another component like a VCR or camcorder when it is connected to these jacks. Use INPUT to select L2 to see a signal using these jacks. CHANNEL TRACKING Up ( )/Down ( ) Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR ’ s channel memor y . Adjusts tracking when a tap[...]

Chapter 5 45 Other Information Display Panel Clock/Counter Displays current time, time counter , tape speed, or channel numbers when switching channels. FUNCTION DISPLA YS: dn & Ld (Down and Load) Front panel display alternates between these two words when time data is being downloaded. REC (Recording indicator) The VCR is recording. REC flashe[...]

Other Information 46 Chapter 5 Back Panel ANT . IN jack Receives a signal from an antenna or cable system when the VCR is attached with RF cables. AUDIO (R /L) and VIDEO Input Jacks Receives signals from another component, such as a VCR or camcorder , when connected to these jacks. Use the INPUT button on the VCR or remote control to select the vid[...]

Chapter 5 47 Other Information Specifications For mat: VHS Record/Playback Video: 4-head System: Audio: VHS Hi-Fi record/playback system Video Signal System: EIA standard: NTSC color Antenna: 75-ohm external VHF/UHF combined antenna terminal T uner: USA: 181 channels capability* (125 cable channels) Canada: 178 channels capability* (122 cable chann[...]

Other Information 48 Chapter 5 GE VCR W ARRANTY What your warranty covers: • Any defect in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • 90 days for labor charges. • One year for parts. The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first. [...]

Chapter 5 49 Other Information Finding the TV ’ s V ideo Line Input Y ou need to tune your TV to the Video Line Input if you are using the VCR ’ s Audio/Video (A/V) OUT jacks to connect to the TV ’ s A/V input jacks. Y ou must select the TV ’ s Video Line Input before you can see or hear the VCR ’ s signal. The Video Line Input for TVs va[...]

Other Information 50 Chapter 5 Advanced Connection TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver Cables: A/V and RF Coaxial Note : Y our satellite receiver and television back panels may not look exactly like the models shown here. This connection can also be used for a cable box. 1. Connect the VCR to the TV A. Connect one end of the supplied RF coaxial cable to [...]

Chapter 5 51 Other Information Glossary A/V Jacks & Cables Commonly called “ RCA-type ” cables. Improves picture and sound quality over RF Coaxial cables. A/V cables are required for stereo audio. EnergySaver Automatically turns the VCR off after a user-defined period of inactivity . Express Recording (XPR) A method of timer recording which[...]

Index 52 Chapter 5 A ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS screen 18 ANTENNA button 22 Arrow buttons 44 AUDIO IN jacks 50 Audio/Video (A/V) jacks 17, 44, 46 Auto channel search 17 Auto clock feature 19 Auto play feature 13, 21 Auto TV/VCR feature 22 Automatic rewind 13 Automatic tracking 13, 36 B Back panel jacks 46 Basic connections 8 Basic recording 13 Batteries- [...]

Chapter 5 53 Index S Safety tab 13, 21 SAP , recording 32 Search for ward 33 reverse 33 SEARCH button 35 searching tapes Commercial Scan 34 Set up auto play feature 21 auto TV/VCR feature 22 cable box 16 language feature 16 PREFERENCES menu 21 tape speed feature 23 time and date 19 using menu system 16 Signal type changing 18 Slow motion 34 Specifi[...]

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