GE VG4064, User Manual

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Page 2: ...rate it Cable TV Installer This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820 40 of the National Electrical Code Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 which provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical Product Registrati...

Page 3: ... Features in the Preferences Menu 14 Remote VCRI VCR2 Option 15 Auto Play 15 Auto TV VCR 16 EnergySaver 16 VCR Basics 17 Remote Buttons 18 Playing a Tape 19 Automatic Rewind 20 Tape Eject 20 Recording 20 Check the Safety Tab 20 Recording 21 Recording Features 22 Express Recording XPR 22 Timer Recording 23 Timer Recording with VCR Plus 24 Setting Up the Channel List 24 Using VCR Plus 24 Stopping aT...

Page 4: ...ing Your VCR 36 Jacks and Cables 36 RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables F type 36 Audio Video Jacks and Cables RCA type 36 Choosing a VCR Connection 37 Advantages of Audio Video Cable Connections 37 Don t Forget about the AutoTV VCR Feature 37 TV with RF Jack Only 38 TV with Audio Video Jacks 39 TV with Audio Video Jacks and Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels Only 40 Appendix Reference 41 Front Panel 42...

Page 5: ... sections 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 What s Left The rest of the book highlights playback and recording information contains a detailed connections section and a reference section that includes troubleshooting tips limited warranty and index ...

Page 6: ...2 Place the batteries in the 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 system and then to yourTV use the VCR s ANT IN and RF OUTjacks for a good signal as shown If you have a TV with AUDIO VIDEO jacks use the jacks for a better connection Refer to the Connectio...

Page 7: ...nt to use on yourTV If you connect your VCR using the AUDIO VIDEO jacks with audio video cables select theTV s video input to see the signal See the TV Owner s Manual STEP 6 Turn on the VCR Press POWER to turn on the VCR STEP 7 Access the menus The MENU and number buttons let you access select and change menu items For example to change the Auto Play seLLing you would do the following r VCR Viewin...

Page 8: ...l VCR1 2 Auto Play ON 3 Auto TV VCR ON 4 EnergySaver 2 00 0 Exit 3 Press 2 to switch Auto Play to ON or OFE PREFERENCES 1 Remote Control VCR1 2 Auto Play ON 3 Auto TV VCR ON 4 EnergySaver 2 00 0 Exit See Additional Set Up Features for detailed information about the Auto Play feature STEP 8 Set up the VCR Once you understand how to move around through the menus go to the next section to set up your...

Page 9: ...up before you begin using your VCR for the first time Select a Language Set up VCR Channel List Auto Channel Search SetTime and Date Set up VCR Plus Channels Set the Remote VCRIIVCR2 feature Set the Auto Play feature Set the Auto TVIVCR feature 12 V SETTING UP THE VCR V V I Set the EnergySaver feature V V 7 ...

Page 10: ...language 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Preferences 6 Language 0 Exit 2 Press 6 to select the LANGUAGE menu LANGUAGE Select a language 1 English 2 Espa_ol 3 Franqais Press MENU to continue 3 Select English Espar_ol Spanish or Franqais French On Screen Menus 1 Not all the VCR screens are shown in this manual when explaining ...

Page 11: ...hey are active To Auto Channel Search 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Preferences 6 Language 0 Exit 2 Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu CHANNELS 1 Auto Channel Search 2 Add Remove Channels 3 Signal Type CABLE 4 VCR Plus Channel List O Exit 3 Press 1 to display the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH What type of ...

Page 12: ...happen select 1 or 2 for the system you have To Change the Signal Type 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU 2 Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu 3 Press 3 to change the SignalType between CABLE and ANTENNA To Add or Remove Channels You may want to add or remove channels after you Auto Channel Search especially if some of the channels have weak signals or you don t want to watch them 2 3 Pre...

Page 13: ...ng time Set the Time and Date 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU 2 Press 3 to display the TIME menu 3 Press 1 to display the SETTIME AND DATE menu Spring forward Fall backward In the Spring daylight saving time begins on the first Sunday in April Because the clock automatically changes from 2 00 AM to 3 00 AM forward one hour remember to include the extra hour for timer recording falling wi...

Page 14: ...l My Channel 5 4 3 2 1 Use CH to select Press 0 9 to change Press MENU to save Two DigitVCR Plus Channel Numbers for CableTV USA List 35 American Movie Classics 39 Arts Entertainment 57 Black Entertainment 54 Bravo 42 Cable News Network 45 Cinemax 98 Cinemax 2 37 The Discovery Channel 53 The Disney Channel 63 Entertainment Television 34 ESPN Sports Network 47 The Family Channel 33 Home Box Office ...

Page 15: ...rst Choice 96 First ChoiceTwo 97 First ChoiceThree 99 First Choice Four 90 House of Commons 91 La Chaine Francaise 51 The Learning Channel 65 MeteoMedia The Weather Network 48 MuchMusic Network 55 MusiquePlus 52 Nashville Network 73 Newsworld CBC 53 Le Reseau des Sports 43 The Sports Network 64 Super Ecran 37 Super Ecran B 98 Super Ecran C 66 Telatino Network 46 TV5 Montreal 92 Viewer s Choice 1 9...

Page 16: ... the Preferences Menu The features in this section are all accessed through the PREFERENCES menu 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Preferences 6 Language 0 Exit 2 Press 5 to display the PREFERENCES menu PREFERENCES 1 Remote Control VCR1 2 Auto Play ON 3 Auto TV VCR ON 4 EnergySaver 2 00 0 Exit Now you are ready to select an it...

Page 17: ...or VCR2 DVD button If you change the remote setting to VCR2 the remote that came with your VCR will no longer control it Use the compatible remote to change the remote setting back to VCRI Display the PREFERENCES menu press 1 and then press VCR on the VCR s remote Auto Play This feature allows the VCR to automatically start playing when you insert a tape with the safety tab removed Press 2 to swit...

Page 18: ...the VCR Refer to the Connections section toward the back of the manual EnergySaver By default this VCR automatically turns off after two hours of inactivity Press 4 to change the time delay or to disable the feature OFF The VCR will remain turned on until you shut it off 1 00 2 00 or 3 00 The VCR turns off after one two or three hours of inactivity Thirty seconds before shutting off the VCR will w...

Page 19: ...ecorded 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 more about your VCR just keep reading I 3 V V VCR BASICS I V V VCR Basics tells you what you need to know in order to watch a movie or tape your favorite show 17 ...

Page 20: ...acks on the VCR MENU Brings up VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen Numbers O through 9 Select a channel up to 99 by pressing two numbers Select a cable channel over 99 by pressing and holding 1 until 1 appears on the screen Then press the other two numbers POWER Turns the VCR on and off PAUSE Pauses playback or recording Press PAUSE again to return to playback or recording PLAY Plays a tape REC Starts ...

Page 21: ...pe automatically begins playback if the safety tab on the cassette is removed Press FWD or REV to position the tape Press PLAY if necessary PLAY PAUSE on the VCR to begin playing the tape Press PAUSE PLAY PAUSE on VCR to pause the tape Press the TRACK buttons to remove any streaks from the picture if necessary Press STOP STOP EJECT on the VCR to stop playback Pause If you pause the VCR automatical...

Page 22: ...ption you use you need to make sure there is a tape in theVCR and that the tape s safety tab is in place You cannot record on a tape with the safety tab removed Safety Tab If the safety tab is removed and you want to record over it simply cover the hole with vinyl tape Tape Speeds SP Standard Play Gives the best quality recording but fewer programs can be recorded on the tape Special effects such ...

Page 23: ...o operate your VCR rll explain the different recording features that are available to suit your needs Recording Features Recording explained in VCR Basics section Express Recording Timer Recording Timer Recording withVCR Plus Copying and Editing Tapes 4 V V V RECORDING V V V 21 ...

Page 24: ...usCode number found in TV guides Express Recording XPR Use express recording when you want 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 REC button to begin recording 3 Repeatedly press the REC button to set up the recording duration REC CH 36 Record Length 0 00 Press REC to set length REC CH 36 R...

Page 25: ...want the program to record Program I One time Channel Start Time End Time Start Date Tape Speed SLP Press MENU to cancel Timer Recording Information Clock must be set correctly Insert a tape with the safety tab in place and enough tape to record the program PROGRAMS OVERLAP appears if you have entered two programs where the times overlap The TIMER indicator appears in the display when you turn off...

Page 26: ...lus to simplify timer programming if you have cableTV and don t receive all channels through a cable box or if you receive yourTV signal off air Setting Up the Channel List If you did not set up theVCR 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 menu 3 Go to Setting Up Your VCR if you need more information on setting up...

Page 27: ... 1 One time Channel 03 Cable Start Time 08 00 PM End Time 09 30 PM Start Date 11 18 97 TUES Tape Speed SLP Press CLEAR to adjust Press MENU to save VCR Plus Recording Clock must be set correctly Insert a tape with the safety tab in place and enough tape to record the program The TIMER indicator appears in the display when you turn off the VCR and a timer recording has been set It flashes if there ...

Page 28: ...aved Remember to insert a recordable tape and turn the VCR off before the program start time Press MENU to continue Stopping a Timer Recording To stop or cancel a timer recording in progress even an express recording Press and hold the STOP button for a few seconds Reviewing and Clearing Programs To review programs that you have already set up 1 Press 2 when the VCR MAIN MENU is displayed to displ...

Page 29: ...nnection tune recording VCR to channel 3 or 4 the one selected on the playback VCR If you are using audio video cables select the line input on the recording VCR 5 Insert the tape you want to copy into playback VCR Insert a blank tape with its safety tab in place into recording VCR 6 Using visual search locate the segment you want to copy on the playback VCR Pause the tape at this location 7 Press...

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Page 31: ...Features to Enhance VCR Operation Picture Search Options Pro Tect Plus TM Locking Tracking Time Counter On Screen Displays V V 15 V OTHER FEATURES V I V 29 ...

Page 32: ... play pause using slow motion Slow motion works well for tapes recorded at the SP or SLP speed 1 During playback press SLOW or PAUSE and then FWD or REV to begin slow motion playback 2 Press FWD to increase or REV to decrease the speed of the search 3 Use the TRACK buttons to remove any streaks from the picture 4 Press PLAY to return to normal playback The VCR switches automatically from slow moti...

Page 33: ... on the TV screen 3 If you want to search through 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 4 Press FWD to search forward or REV to search in reverse The VCR will locate your index mark and begin playback If you did not enter a specific index number theVCR will locate the next index mark an...

Page 34: ... To searching GO TO SEARCH Current tape counter 2 17 25 Press REV or FWD to go to 00 Press SEARCH to exit is Pro Tect Plus TM Locking Feature To disable the usage of the VCR or to protect your timer recordings you can lock the VCR so that the buttons on the VCR or remote won t work To Lock Press and hold the remote s POWER button for approximately six seconds The front panel POWER indicator lights...

Page 35: ...ding only playback 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 end of programs you taped The time counter resets to 0 00 00 whenever the tape is ejected from the VCR For example if you record a 30 minute program at the beginning of the tape and you want to go to the end of that program t...

Page 36: ...ress INFO to see the on screen displays 2 Press INFO again to have only the time counter remain on the screen Press INFO again to have no displays appear on the TV screen This is useful for dubbing tapes Turning off theVCR also resets the displays 1 2 Tim 3 Stop Ch 05 0 30 00 11 18 97 Tue 01 30PM SLP On screen display _imes ouO 0 30 00 Hours I Minutes Seconds counter only does not time out No disp...

Page 37: ...dle 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 i Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded Refer to the SafetyTips sheet packed with your unit Protect Your Components from Overheating Do not block ventilation holes in any of the components Arrange the components so that air can circulate fr...

Page 38: ...F OUT The coaxial cable supplied with your VCR is used to connect the VCR s RF OUT jack and yourTV s antenna input O RF Jack Audio Video Jacks and Cables RCA type The AUDIO VIDEOjacks provide very good picture quality and mono sound and can be used if your TV has audio video input jacks These jacks are used for most audio video connections between components The VCR AUDIO VIDEO jacks are color cod...

Page 39: ...to 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 quality If your television has audio video jacks I highly recommend using them to get even better picture quality and mono sound when recording and playing back videotapes These connections give you more ...

Page 40: ...nnection 1 for cable box To connect 1 Connect cables as shown 2 Return to First Things First then follow the steps Using This Connection Tune yourTV to channel 3 or 4 whichever one you selected with the 3 CH 4 switch on the back of the VCR Auto TV VCR Setting Set the Auto TV VCR feature to ON To play a tape 1 Inserta tape 2 If necessary press PLAY To record one program and watch another 1 Begin re...

Page 41: ...r cable antenna 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 TV to its video input channel Use of TV VCR button is not required Auto TV VCR Setting Set the AutoTV VCR feature to OFE To play a tape 1 Inserta tape 2 If necessary press PLAY To record one program and watch anoth...

Page 42: ...bles 1 splitter To connect 1 Connect cables as shown 2 Return to First Things First then follow the steps Using This Connection Tune yourTV to its video input channel Use of TV VCR button is not required Auto TV VCR Setting Set the AutoTV VCR feature to OFE To play a tape 1 Inserta tape 2 If necessary press PLAY To record a scrambled or unscrambled program and watch another unscrambled program 1 B...

Page 43: ...cluding a description of the unit s controls and display You also will find a Troubleshooting Tips section in this Appendix which might help to resolve some of those simple problems Finally this section contains your warranty information V V V V V 17 V REFERENCES I 41 ...

Page 44: ...nwanted scenes POWER Turns the VCR on or off RECORD Starts VCR recording Used for express recording Remote Sensor Receives signals from the remote control Aim the remote at this sensor REV Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped Searches the picture in reverse during playback Starts slow motion during play pause and decreases slow motion speed STOP EJECT Stops the normal functions such as record ...

Page 45: ... recording or when the VCR is set for a timer recording and the VCR is turned off Flashes when the clock is not set Flashes when a timer recording is set and there is no cassette in the VCR TIMER and RECORD indicators flash when ProTect Plus TM locking feature has been activated VCR indicator Applies only if the VCR Viewing Channel is 3 or 4 Press the TV VCR button on the remote to turn on or off ...

Page 46: ...another component like a VCR or camcorder when it is connected to these jacks Use INPUT on the remote to select L1 to record from these jacks AUDIO and VIDEO OUT Jacks Sends signals from VCR to another component like a TV or VCR when it is connected to these jacks ANT IN Jack Receives a signal from an antenna or cable system when attached RF OUT Jack Passes signal to TV using the cable supplied 44...

Page 47: ...ack of VCR Check to make sure theTV s fine tuning is correct for the channel you have selected Check video cable connections between VCR and TV monitor Check to make sure the TV monitor is set to video input Try another tape Some snow streaks are normal during search stop action frame advance and slow motion playback Streaks in picture during normal playback Press one of the TRACKING buttons to mo...

Page 48: ...tape s length or the tape was not rewound beforehand Check to make sure the VCR was turned off at the time recording was to start Check to make sure there was a tape in the VCR and the cassette s safety tab was intact VCR ejects cassette when the end of the tape is reached during a timer recording Check to make sure VCR Plus setup was completed correctly Will not record Check to make sure the safe...

Page 49: ...al cable company for more information Tape plays back in slow motion Press PLAY to return to normal playback Cannot select channels over 69 Cable channels over 69 can only be selected if Signal Type CABLE ANTENNA feature is set to CABLE Cassette with safety tab removed does not start to play automatically Check to make sure the Auto Play ON OFF feature is set to ON TIMER indicator flashes Check to...

Page 50: ... 5 inches high 90 mm 14 2 inches wide 360 mm 10 75 inches deep 273 mm 7 5 pounds 3 6 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 Use a soft cloth or dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner to dust your VCR Remove dust from the ventilation holes on the top back sides and bottom of the cabinet Plastic surfaces are e...

Page 51: ...ted What your warranty does not cover Customer 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 reception problems not caused by your VCR Damage from misuse or neglect Cleaning of video audio heads Batteries A VCR that has been modified or incorpora...

Page 52: ...s 2 VCRs 27 Connections A V cable 37 Copying and editing tapes 27 Counter 33 Date and time setting 11 Daylight saving time 11 Detect Automatically 10 Displays on screen 34 Editing and Copying Tapes 27 Eject 20 5O EnergySaver 16 Express Recording 22 Express recording 22 F ADV button 18 First setup 3 Frame advance 31 Front panel 42 FWD button 18 42 GO BACK button 18 Go To Search 31 32 Important info...

Page 53: ... Set time and date 11 Set up first 3 Set up language 8 Set up the VCR 6 Signal type changing 10 SLOW button 18 Slow motion search 30 SLP 20 Solving problems 45 SP 2O Specifications 48 SPEED button 18 STOP button 19 STOP EJECT button 42 Stopping a timer recording 26 Tape eject 20 Tape Speeds 20 Time and date setting 11 Time counter 33 TIMER indicator 43 Timer recording 22 23 Timer recording stoppin...

Page 54: ...is will only add delays in service for your product n IOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis IN 46290 1998 Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc Trademark s Registered Marca s Registrada s Printed in Japan TOCOM 15313600 As an ENERGY STAR Partner Thomson Consumer Electronics has determined that this product or product model meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy effic...