GE VG4040, User Manual

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Page 2: ...s or modifications to this equipment may void the user s authority to operate it Cable TV Installer This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820 40 of the National Electrical Code S...

Page 3: ...PREFERENCES Menu 14 Remote VCR1NCR2 Option 15 Auto Play 16 Auto TVNCR 16 VCR Basics 17 Remote Buttons 18 Component Buttons 18 VCR Function Buttons 18 TV Function Buttons 19 Playing a Tape 20 Tape Ejec...

Page 4: ...omponents 41 Connecting Your VCR 42 Jacks and Cables 42 Choosing a VCR Connection 43 Advantages of Audio Video Cable Connections 43 Don t Forget About the Auto TV VCR Feature 43 TV With RF Jack Only 4...

Page 5: ...tions of the manual introduce you to your VCR and show you how to set the VCR up and use the on screen menus Reading these sections gives you the basic information you need to use your VCR V ILlgi l L...

Page 6: ...batteries in remote matching the and ends of each battery to the diagram inside the compartment 3 Replace the cover Step 3 Connect Your VCR If you connect your VCR to your home antenna or cable syste...

Page 7: ...io video cables select the TV s video input to see the signal See the TV Owner s Manual uq_ III I 1 Step 6 Turn On the VCR Press VCR on the remote to turn on the VCR Step 7 Access the Menus The MENU a...

Page 8: ...Press 2 to switch Auto Play ON or OFF PREFERENCES 1 Remote Control VCR1 2 Auto Play OFF 3 Auto TV VCR ON 0 Exit See Setting Up the VCRfor detailed information about the Auto Play feature Step 8 Set Up...

Page 9: ...sing your VCR for the first time Select a Language Set up VCR Channel List Auto Channel Search Set Automatic Daylight Saving time Setthe Rme and Date Set upVCR Plus Channels Set the Remote VCR1 VCR2 f...

Page 10: ...nglish 2 Espanol 3 FranFais Press MENU to continue 3 Press 1 for English 2 for Espafiol Spanish or 3 for Frangais French VCR Channels List If you use a cable box for all channels this step is not nece...

Page 11: ...hannels 3 Signal Type CABLE 4 VCR Plus Channel List 0 Exft 3 Press 1 to display the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu o AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH What type of signal are you using 1 Cable TV 2 Antenna 3_Detect Autom...

Page 12: ...ls You may want to add or delete channels after you Auto Channel Search especially if some of the channels have weak signals or you don t want to watch them 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU 2...

Page 13: ...MAIN MENU 1VCR Plus 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Preferences 6 Language 0 Exit 2 Press 3 to display TIME menu TIME 1 Set time and date 2 Auto DST ON 0 EXIT _me and Date The time and date mu...

Page 14: ...t Press MENU to set VCR Plus Channels Using VCR Plus can make programming timer recordings for cable or off air antenna easier but you have to put in a little time right now to set up a channel list A...

Page 15: ...amily Channel 33 Home Box Office 95 Home Box Office 2 96 Home Box Office 3 51 The Learning Channel 46 Lifetime 58 The Movie Channel 48 Music Television 49 The Nashville Network 38 Nickelodeon 64 Nosta...

Page 16: ...rs for Cable TV Canadian List 67 Allarcom PayTelevision Superchannel 44 Arts Entertainment 72 Cable News Network Headline News 61 Cable News Network 70 Canadian Home Shopping Network 56 Canal Famille...

Page 17: ...ol item in the menu Then press the VCR2 VCR2 LD or VCR2 DVD button to change PREFERENCES 1 Remote Contro VCR1 2 Auto PLay ON 3 Auto TV VCR ON 0 Exit PREFERENCES PRESS VCR2 TO CHANGE 2 Auto PLay ON 3 A...

Page 18: ...CR This feature controls whether the I V VCR switch changes automatically to the VCR mode when the VCR is turned on Press 3 to switch between ON and OFF Select ON if you want the VCR to switch to the...

Page 19: ...recorded tape and recording a program should do just that However there are other features that enhance the enjoyment of your VCR but they aren t necessary to get you started If you want to learn mor...

Page 20: ...me counter to 0 00 00 Allows you to change entries when setting the clock or a timer recording F ADV Lets you view one frame with each press of the button when tape is in pause FORWARD Fast forwards t...

Page 21: ...back Each press advances the tape an additional 30 seconds up to five minutes SPEED Selects a recording speed SP or SLP STOP Stops the current VCR function such as record playback rewind or fast forwa...

Page 22: ...playback if the safety tab on the cassette is removed Press FWD or REV FORWARD or REVERSE on remote to position the tape Press PLAY PAUSE PLAY if necessary to begin tape play Press PLAY PAUSE PAUSE f...

Page 23: ...ole with vinyl tape Automatic Rewind During playback the VCR automatically rewinds the tape if the tape reaches the end and stops During recording the VCR automatically rewinds the tape if it reaches...

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Page 25: ...necessary steps to operate your VCR I ll explain the different recording features that are available to suit your needs Recording features Recording explained in VCR Basics section Express Recording...

Page 26: ...t to quickly record the remaining portion of the program you are watching 1 Set the tape speed by pressing the SPEED button on the remote 2 Press the RECORD button to begin recording 3 Repeatedly pres...

Page 27: ...eate a New Program How often should this program record 1 One time 2 Daily every day 3 Weekdays N F 4 Weekly once per week 0 Cancel 4 Select how often you want the program to record Program 1 One time...

Page 28: ...he VCR Plus channel list you can do it now 1 Display the CHANNELS menu from the VCR MAIN MENU 2 Display the VCR Plus Channel List screen 3 Go to Setting Up Your VCR if you need more information on set...

Page 29: ...or the program end time with the CLEAR button on the remote if necessary Changing the end time comes in handy when you are recording a program such as a sporting event that may exceed the scheduled br...

Page 30: ...set up 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU 2 Press 2 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu TIBER RECORDINGS 1 Create a New Program 2 Review Existing Progs 3 Use VCR Plus Code 0 Exit 3 Press 2 to...

Page 31: ...lace into the recording VCR 5 When you reach the point on the tape or program where you want to begin copying press PLAY PAUSE and then PLAY PAUSE again on the playback VCR You may need to adjust the...

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Page 33: ...Other Components The remote can be programmed to control a television It is programmed to control a GE RCA or ProScan TV Other manufacturer s brands need to be programmed V V V V 5 PROGRAMMING THE RE...

Page 34: ...e list 5 Release TV and then press CHAN up or down If the TV responds to the remote commands the remote is programmed 6 If the TV does not respond repeat these steps using the next code in the list Op...

Page 35: ...Loewe 04 Luxman 06 LXI 04 05 07 Magnavox 04 06 12 Marantz 04 06 MGA 06 12 Mitsubishi 06 12 MTC 06 NAD 07 NEC 06 Panasonic 04 08 I I Philco 04 06 12 Philips 03 04 06 12 Pioneer 06 Portland 06 12 ProSc...

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Page 37: ...Features to Enhance VCR Operation Picture Search Options Time Counter V On Screen Displays Tracking V V V 16 V OTHER FEATURES V I 35...

Page 38: ...PLAY PLAY PAUSE to return to normal playback Slow Motion You can view a tape during play pause using slow motion 1 Press FORWARD or REVERSE FWD or REV to begin slow motion playback 2 Use TRACKING up o...

Page 39: ...a certain number of index marks press two number buttons to enter the number of marks you want to search Press CLEAR on the remote to correct an entry Press FORWARD FWD to search forward or REVERSE RE...

Page 40: ...Searching for 0 00 00 Press STOP to cancer Time Counter The time counter shows the actual time it takes to record a program or play back a segment of a recorded tape It helps locate the beginning or...

Page 41: ...77met counter only does not time out Tracking Your VCR has automatic tracking which removes the streaks or snow from the picture Automatic tracking is activated when you insert a tape or turn on the...

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Page 43: ...middle after you connect your components Try not to coil any twin lead cables and keep them away from the audio video cables as much as possible Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded...

Page 44: ...F OUT The coaxial cable supplied with your VCR is used to connect the VCR s RF OUT jack and your l V santenna input O RFJack Audio Video Jacks and Cables RCA type The AUDIONIDEO jacks provide very goo...

Page 45: ...o connect them refer to the instruction manual that came with that particular component Advantages of Audio Video Cable Connections Using a simple coaxial cable connection gives you good picture quali...

Page 46: ...nect 1 Connect cables as shown 2 Return to First Things First then follow the steps Using This Connection Tune your TV to channel 3 or 4 whichever one you selected with the 3 CH 4 switch on the back o...

Page 47: ...nna connection 2 for cable box 2 audio video cables To connect 1 Connect cables as shown 2 Return to First Things First then follow the steps Using This Connection Tune your IV to its video input chan...

Page 48: ...itter To connect 1 Connect cables as shown 2 Return to First Things First then follow the steps Using This Connection Tune your TV to its video input channel Auto TV VCR setting Set the Auto I VNCR fe...

Page 49: ...ut the VCR including a description of the unit s controls and display You also will find a Troubleshooting l ps section in this Appendix which might help to resolve some of those simple problems Final...

Page 50: ...ion for viewing during playback Pauses recording to prevent recording of unwanted scenes POWER Turns the VCR on or off RECORD Starts VCR recording Used for express recording Remote Sensor Receives sig...

Page 51: ...F FWD Fast forward HI Turned on PLAY Playback PAUS Play pause REC Record REC P Record pause REW Rewind SLOW Slow motion SRCH Forward search SRCH Reverse search STOP VCR stopped T REC timer recording...

Page 52: ...Jacks Receives signals from another component like a VCR or camcorder when it is connected to these jacks Use INPUT on the remote to select AUDIO and VIDEO OUT Jacks Sends signals from VCR to another...

Page 53: ...emote to control the compatible IV Check to make sure there are no objects between the IV and remote The batteries may need changing Reprogram remote after batteries have been changed Remove batteries...

Page 54: ...o make sure the VCR is not in pause mode Press PAUSE or PLAY on the remote PLAY PAUSE on the VCR to return to normal playback k_Fdlnot record Check to make sure the safety tab is intact Check to make...

Page 55: ...ed for the Signal Type in the Auto Channel Search menu try using either CABLE TV or ANTENNA instead May not need to auto channel search if using a cable box Refer to the VCR Channel List or contact yo...

Page 56: ...igh 90 mm 14 1 inches wide 360 mm 12 2 inches deep 312 mm 8 14 pounds 3 7 kg 22 F to 149 F 30 C to 65 C 41 F to 104 F 5 C to 40 C Check your cable company s compatibility requirements Cleaning the VCR...

Page 57: ...instruction Your Owner s Manual clearly describes how to install adjust and operate your VCR Any additional information should be obtained from your Dealer Installation and related adjustments Signal...

Page 58: ...RF jack only 44 Contents 1 Controls back panel 50 front panel 48 Copying and editing tapes 29 Display panel 49 Editing and copying tapes 29 Eject tape 20 56 Express recording 24 F ADV button 18 37 FO...

Page 59: ...P EJECT button 20 21 29 48 Stopping a timer recording 28 Tab safety 21 Table of contents 1 Tape eject 20 Tape playing a 20 Tape speed indicator 49 Tape speeds 21 Time and date 10 daylight saving time...

Page 60: ...products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton This will only add delays in service for your product THOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis...