GE VG4264, User Manual

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Page 2: ...panel of your product for its proper operating voltage FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes 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 Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 which provides guidelines for proper grounding and...

Page 3: ...o Play 15 Auto TV VCR 16 EnergySaver 16 VCR Basics 17 Remote Buttons 18 TV Function Buttons 20 Playing a Tape 21 Automatic Rewind 21 Tape Eject 22 Recording 22 Check the SafetyTab 22 Recording 23 Recording Features 24 Express Recording XPR 24 Timer Recording 25 Timer Recording with VCR Plus 26 Setting Up the Channel List 26 Using VCR Plus 26 Stopping aTimer Recording 28 Reviewing and Clearing Prog...

Page 4: ...ack 42 Connections 43 Things to Know Before Connecting Your VCR 43 Connecting Your VCR 44 Jacks and Cables 44 RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables F type 44 Audio Video Jacks and Cables RCA type 44 Choosing a VCR Connection 45 Advantages of Audio Video Cable Connections 45 Don t Forget about the AutoTV VCR Feature 45 TV with RF Jack Only 46 TV with Audio Video Jacks 47 TV with Audio Video Jacks and Cable B...

Page 5: ...ons 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 V 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 V V ...

Page 6: ...mpartment 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 OUT jacks for a good signal as shown If you have a TV with AUDIO VIDEO jacks use thejacks for a better connection Refer to the...

Page 7: ... want to use on yourTV If you connect your VCR using the AUDIO VlDEOjacks 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 VCR 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 setting you would do the following VCR Viewing ...

Page 8: ...ntrol VCR1 2 Auto Play ON 3 Auto TV VCR ON 4 EnergySaver 2 00 O 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 ...

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 VCRI VCR2 feature Set the Auto Play feature Set the Auto TV VCR feature V SETTING UP THE VCR V V V Set the EnergySaver feature V V V 7 ...

Page 10: ...uage 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 Audio 7 Language 0 Exit 2 Press 7 to select the LANGUAGE menu LANGUAGE Select a language 1 English 2 Espafiol 3 FranMais Press MENU to continue 3 Select English Espaeol Spanish or Francais French On Screen Menus 1 Not all the VCR screens are shown in this manual when explain...

Page 11: ... are active To Auto Channel Search 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU 1VCR Plus 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Preferences 6 Audio 7 Language O 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...

Page 12: ...appen select 1 or 2 for the system you have I 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 SignaIType 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 1 2 3 ...

Page 13: ...aving 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 SET TIME AND DATE Time hh mm Date Press MENU to cancel 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 remembe...

Page 14: ...annel 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 Enter tain ment Television 34 ESPN Sports Network 47 The Family Channel 33 Home Box O...

Page 15: ...rst Choice 96 First Choice Two 97 First Choice Three 99 First Choice Four 90 House of Commons 91 La Chaine Francaise 51 The Learning Channel 65 MeteoMedia TheWeather 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 ...

Page 16: ... 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 1VCR Plus 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Preferences 6 Audio 7 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...

Page 17: ...me with your VCR will no longer control it Use the compatible remote to change the remote setting back to VCR1 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 switch between ON or OFE Select ON if you want a tape with its safety tab removed ...

Page 18: ...heTV s video input and you don t want your antenna cable signal interrupted by the VCR Refer to the Connections section toward the back ofthe 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 ...

Page 19: ...recorded tape and recording a program should dogust that However there are other features that enhance the enjoyment of yourVCR but they aren t necessary to get you started If you want to learn more about your VCR just keep reading V V VCR BASICS V V V 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: ...N GO BACK VCR Turns on a compatible RCA ProScan or GE VCR and sets the remote to control the VCR CLEAR MENU SPEED 2 VCR Function Buttons CHAN V or Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR s channel memory CLEAR Resets time counter to 0 00 00 Allows you to change entries when setting the clock or a timer recording v TRACKING A EADV EADV Lets you view one frame with each press of the button w...

Page 21: ...ars on the screen Then press the other two numbers OFF Turns off the VCR PAUSE Pauses playback or recording Press PAUSE again to return to playback or recording PLAY Plays a tape RECORD Starts VCR recording Also used for express recording REVERSE Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped Searches backward through a tape during playback Starts slow motion during play pause and decreases slow motion ...

Page 22: ...CR s channel memory CLEAR Resets time counter to 0 00 00 Allows you to change entries when setting the clock or a timer recording GO BACK Switches between two channels Select one channel and then select another using the number buttons Press GO BACK to switch between the two channels INFO Shows the status displays on the TV screen MUTE Reduces volume to minimum level Numbers 0 through 9 Select a c...

Page 23: ...ny streaks from the picture if necessary Press STOP STOP EJECT on the VCR to stop playback Automatic Rewind The VCR automatically rewinds the tape if it reaches the end of the tape during playback While rewinding you can press OFF POWER on the VCR and the VCR will turn off after rewinding Pause 1 If you pause the VCR automatically switches from pause to stop after a few minutes to reduce tape wear...

Page 24: ...ab is in place You cannot record on a tape with the safety tab removed If the safety tab is removed and you want to record over it Safety Tab 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 as pause slow motion picture search and frame advance work well when you play back tapes r...

Page 25: ... different recording features that are available to suit your needs Recording Features Recording explained in VCR Basics section Express Recording Timer Recording Timer Recording with VCR Plus Broadcast Stereo or Second Audio Program SAP Audio Only Recording Copying and EditingTapes 4 V V V RECORDING V V V V 23 ...

Page 26: ... 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 RECORD button to begin recording 3 Repeatedly press the RECORD button to set up the recording duration REC CH 36 Record Length 0 00 Press REC to set length REC CH 36 Record Length 1 30 Press REC to set length Each time you press the RECO...

Page 27: ...for the program with the number buttons The data includes the channel number press INPUT to select the line input start time including AM or PM and end time The start date is automatically entered based on the VCR clock The date and or speed can be changed when flashing Timer Recording Information Clock must be set correctly Insert a tape with the safety tab in place and enough tape to record the ...

Page 28: ...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 your VCR Plus channel list Using VCR Plus 1 Press MENU to bring up the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAiN MENU 1 VCR Plus 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Preferences 6 Audio 7 Language 0 Exit VCR MAIN MENU VCR Plus Timer Recordings Time Channels CHANNELS Auto Chann...

Page 29: ... when you are recording a program such as a sporting event that may exceed the scheduled broadcast time 7 Press MENU to save the program Program 1 has been saved Remember to insert a recordable tape and turn the VCR off before the program start time Press MENU to continue VCR Plus Recording Clock must be set correctly Insert a tape with the safety tab in place and enough tape to record the program...

Page 30: ...ing Progs 3 Use VCR Plus Code O Exit 2 Press 2 to display the Review Existing Progs screen Program 1 One time Channel 104 Cable Start rime 12 oo AM End Time O1 30 AM Start DaLe 10 24 97 FRI Tape Speed SLP Press CLEAR to erase Press MENU for next prog 3 Press CLEAR to erase or MENU to see the next program Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio Program Some TV programs are broadcast with ...

Page 31: ...o only from another audio source connected to the AUDIO IN R and L MONO jacks on the back of the VCR 1 Press the INPUT button on the remote to select the line input The VCR will record audio from the audio equipment connected to the AUDIO IN jacks 2 Use SPEED on the remote to select the recording speed 3 Start audio source playing and press RECORD to begin recording 4 Press STOP when you are finis...

Page 32: ...ding 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 RECORD on the recording VCR then PAUSE 8 Press PAUSE on both VCRs to begin copying 9 Press PAUSE on both VCRs to stop copying 10 Repeat steps 6 9 to cop...

Page 33: ...l Your Television The remote can be programmed to control a television It is programmed to control a GE RCA or ProScanTV Other manufacturer s brands need to be programmed V V V 5 V PROGRAM THE REMOTE V V V 31 ...

Page 34: ...code list 5 ReleaseTV and then press CHAN up or down If theTV 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 Operate the TV After you set up the remote see which buttons operate yourTV 1 Point the remote at theTV and press theTV button If the TV does not turn on press the TV button and then press the OFF butt...

Page 35: ...2 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 11 Philco 04 06 12 Philips 03 04 06 12 Pioneer 06 Portland 06 12 ProScan 01 Proton 06 Quasar 11 Radio Shack 01 05 13 RCA 01 06 12 Realistic 05 Sampo 06 Samsung 06 09 12 Sanyo 05 08 Sears 01 05 06 07 08 10 12 Sharp 06 13 Sony 03 Soundesign 06 Sylvania 04 06 12 Technics 1...

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Page 37: ...Features to Enhance VCR Operation Picture Search Options Pro Tect Plus TM Locking Tracking Time Counter On Screen Displays Audio Reception Audio Playback V V V V 6 V OTHER FEATURES V V 35 ...

Page 38: ...play or 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 FORWARD or REVERSE to begin slow motion playback 2 Press FORWARD to increase or REVERSE to decrease the speed of the search 3 Use TRACKING or to remove any streaks from the picture 4 Press PLAY to return to normal playback The VCR switches automatical...

Page 39: ...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 FORWARD to search forward or REVERSE to search in reverse The VCR will locate your index mark and begin playback If you did not enter a specific index number the VCR will locate the next index mark a...

Page 40: ... stop Go To searching GO TO SEARCH Current tape counter is 2 17 25 Press REV or FWD to go to 00 Press SEARCH to exit Pro Tect Plus TM Locking Feature To disable the usage of theVCR 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 OFF button for approximately six seconds The front panel POWER indicator l...

Page 41: ...g 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 to b...

Page 42: ...see the on screen displays 2 Press INFO again to have only the time counter remain on the screen 3 Press INFO again to have no displays appear on the TV screen This is useful for dubbing tapes Turning off the VCR also resets the displays 1 Z SLop Ch 05 0 30 00 11 18 97 Tue 01 30PM SLP On screen display _imes ou_ 0 30 00 Hours I Minutes Seconds Time counter only does not time out 3 No displays will...

Page 43: ... AUDIO menu and are shown in the displays below 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU VCN MAIN MENU 1 VCN Plus 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Preferences 6 Audio 7 Language 0 Exit 2 Press 6 to display the AUDIO menu AUDIO 1 Reception STEREO 2 Tape Playback HI FI 0 Exit Now you are ready to select an item from the menu to set up 41 ...

Page 44: ...corded on separate left and right stereo channels Monaural sound is recorded on the linear track Press 2 to switch betweenTape Playback HI FI LINEAR and MIX To enjoy Hi Fi sound connect your VCR to a stereo television or amplifier receiver using the audio videojacks TheTape Playback feature lets you select which audio you play back Select HI FI to play back sound recorded on the Hi Fi track and fo...

Page 45: ...iddle 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 Refer to the SafetyTips sheet packed with your unit V V V Protect Your Components from Overheating Do not block ventilation holes in any of the components Arrange the components so that air can circul...

Page 46: ...ial 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 VlDEOjacks provide very good picture quality and stereo sound and can be used if your TV has audio video inputjacks These jacks are used for most audio video connections between components The VCR AUDIO VIDEO jacks are color coded yellow for...

Page 47: ... 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 stereo sound when recording and playing back videotapes These connections give you mo...

Page 48: ...onnection 2 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 Insert a tape 2 If necessary press PLAY To record one program and watch another 1 Begin ...

Page 49: ...le for cable antenna connection 2 for cable box 3 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 Insert a tape 2 If necessary press PLAY To record one program and watch...

Page 50: ... cables 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 Insert a tape 2 If necessary press PLAY To record a scrambled or unscrambled program and watch another unscrambled program...

Page 51: ...ncluding 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 V 8 V REFERENCES 49 ...

Page 52: ... 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 playbac...

Page 53: ...vated TIMER indicator Lights during an express or timer 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 1Mlocking feature has been activated VCR indicator Applies only if the VCR Viewing Channel is 3 or 4 Pr...

Page 54: ... signals from another component like a VCR or camcorder when it is connected to these jacks Use INPUT on the remote to select L to record from these jacks AUDIO R and L 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 ...

Page 55: ...ogram the remote after batteries have been changed Remove batteries and hold number button 1 for at least 60 seconds to drain the microprocessor inside the remote Release number 1 replace the batteries and if necessary reprogram the remote Poor or no picture for normal TV viewing Check to make sure the VCR indicator is off Check to make sure the TV is switched to an active channel Check to make su...

Page 56: ... is not already rewound VCR Plus or timer recording not made or wrong program recorded Check to make sure the correct VCR Plus code is entered Check to make sure the cable box or satellite receiver was turned on when recording was to begin Check to make sure the program was entered correctly wrong channel or times Power interruption Reset the clock Check to see if time and date are correct includi...

Page 57: ... 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 make sure there is a cassette in the VCR when a timer recording is set Ti...

Page 58: ...s 3 5 inches high 90 mm 14 2 inches wide 360 mm 10 75 inches deep 273 mm 8 pounds 3 6 kg 22_Fto 149_F 30_C to 65_C 41 F to 104_F 5_Cto 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 ea...

Page 59: ...ed 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 incorporat...

Page 60: ...AN button 18 20 Channel List setting up 26 Channel VCR viewing 5 58 Channels add or remove 10 Channels list VCR 9 Choosing a VCR connection 45 Cleaning the VCR 56 CLEAR button 18 20 Clearing programs 28 Commercial scan 36 Component buttons 18 Connecting your VCR 4 44 Connections 43 audio video cable 45 to unscramble pay channels 48 TV with audio video jacks 47 TV with RF jack only 46 two VORs 30 C...

Page 61: ...ting 43 P PAUSE button 19 21 Picture search options 36 PLAY button 19 PLAY PAUSE button 50 Playing a Tape 21 playing back audio only 29 Plugging in the VCR 5 POWER button 50 POWER indicator 51 Power surges 43 Pro Tect Plus 38 Problem solving 53 Product registration 2 Programming the remote 31 to operate a TV 32 R Reception MONO 42 SAP 42 Stereo 42 RECORD button 19 50 Record indicator 51 Recording ...

Page 62: ... STOP button 20 STOP EJECT button 50 Stopping a timer recording 28 T Tape eject 22 Tape Playback 42 Tape Speeds 22 60 Time and date setting 11 Time counter 39 Time indicator 51 Timer recording 24 25 stopping 28 with VCR Plus 24 Tracking 39 TRACKING buttons 20 Troubleshooting tips 53 TV button 18 TV codes 33 TV Function Buttons 20 TV programming the remote to control 32 TV VCR button 20 U Using VCR...

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