GE VG4270, User Manual

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Page 2: ...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 Care and Cleaning Use a soft cloth or the dusting ...

Page 3: ...e and Date Manually 14 Additional Set Up Features 15 Remote VCR1 VCR2 Option 16 Auto Play 16 Auto TV VCR 17 EnergySaver 17 Front Panel Brightness VCR Display 17 VCR Basics 19 Remote Buttons 20 Component Buttons 20 TV Function Buttons 21 Playing a Tape 22 Automatic Rewind 22 Tape Eject 23 Recording 23 Check the Safety Tab 23 Recording 25 Recording Features 26 Express Recording XPR 26 Timer Recordin...

Page 4: ...40 Jacks and Cables 40 RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables F type 40 Audio Video Jacks and Cables RCA type 40 Choosing a VCR Connection 41 Advantages of Audio Video Cable Connections 41 Don t Forget About the Auto TV VCR Feature 41 TVwith RF Jack Only 42 TV with Audio Video Jacks 43 TV with Audio Video Jacks and Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels Only 44 Reference 45 Front Panel 46 Display Panel 47 Back...

Page 5: ...ol s features working with channels and basic video tape operations are essential to get all you can out of the VCR Once you are comfortable with these features feel free to refer to other sections because they cover the more detailed information What Remains The final sections of this manual contain playback and recording information a detailed connections section and a reference section includin...

Page 6: ...r VCR to your home antenna or cable system and then to your TV use the VCR s IN FROM ANT and OUT TO TV jacks for a good signal as shown to the right If you have a TV with AUDIONIDEO jacks use the jacks for a better connection Refer to the Connections section in this manual for additional connection options Step 4 Plug in the VCR Your VCR s power cord has a plastic band strung through the blades Re...

Page 7: ...uide The QuickSet Guide is an automated procedure that helps set up the VCR The first time you turn on the VCR the first screen of the Guide appears Select a Language Seleccione un idioma ChoJ issez une langue 1 English 2 EspafioL 3 Francais 1 Press 1 for English 2 for Espafiol Spanish or 3 for Fran_ais French The remaining menus throughout the set up will appear in the chosen language Just follow...

Page 8: ... example to select a different preferred on screen language than the one selected during the initial set up do the following 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU I Timer Recordings 2 Time 3 Channels 4 Setup 5 Preferences 6 Audio 7 Language 0 Exit 2 Press 7 to display the LANGUAGE menu LANGUAGE Select a language 1 English 2 Espafiol 3 Fran_ais Press MENU to continue 3 Press 1 for...

Page 9: ...ou ever want to change a menu refer to this section Language Cable Box Set Up VCR Channels List Auto Channel Search Auto Clock also sets time zone and Daylight Saving 13me V I I 2 sE_NG up _ Evc I V or Manual Clock Set V Remote VCR 1 VCR2 Auto Play Auto TV VCR EnergySaver Front Panel Brightness V V Features NOT set up during the QuickSet Guide initial setup and must be set manuag_ 7 ...

Page 10: ...ep is complete all on screen displays will appear in that language 1 On your remote control press the MENU button to display the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU I Timer Recordings 2 Time 3 Channels 4 Setup S Preferences 6 Audio 7 Language 0 Exit 2 Press 7 to select the LANGUAGE menu LANGUAGE SeLect a Language 1 English 2 Espa_ol 3 Frangais Press MENU to continue Press 1 for English 2 for Espafiol Span...

Page 11: ...ces CABLE BOX SETUP Do you use your cable box to receive ALL channels or only SORE channels 1 ALL channels 2 Only SOME channels 3 Cancel setup 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 Continued on next page Choosing the Right Setup for a Cable Box I...

Page 12: ... signals on the designated channel CABLE BOX SETUP The VCR will now receive aLl signals from the cable box on channel 04 Press MENU to continue VCR Channels List If you use a cable box for all channels this step is not necessary Your VCR may come with a channel list preset at the factory but you may want to add or delete some channels depending on whether they are active Auto Channel Search 1 Pres...

Page 13: ...l make this decision for you AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH Now scanning channel 14 Press any key to cancel The VCR begins scanning for available channels this takes about one to two minutes When the scan is complete the VCR tunes to the lowest channel number available At this point pressing CHAN up or down on the remote control or VCR should only select the active channels Auto Channel Search J Use the Auto...

Page 14: ...MOVE CHANNELS Channel 115 is presently REMOVED Press INEO to add Press MENU to exit 4 Follow the on screen instructions to finish this set up Time and Date The VCR gives you two ways to set the time and date the Auto Clock Feature or manually The Auto Clock Feature enables the VCR to update the clock each time the VCR is turned off The Auto Clock is advantageous because it updates the time for you...

Page 15: ...t 3 Press 3 again to display the SET TIME ZONE menu SET TIME ZONE What is your Time Zone 1 Eastern 2 Central 3 Mountain 4 Pacific 5 ALaska 6 Hawaii 7 Automatic Press MENU to continue Select your time zone If you select Automatic for your time zone the VCR sets the clock using the first Coordinated Universal Time information it finds If the time is not correct select another time zone or set the ti...

Page 16: ... set the clock through the menu option The Auto Clock Set feature isset to OFF automatically when you set the clock this way 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU 1 Timer Recordings 2 Time 3 ChanneLs 4 Setup 5 Preferences 6 Audio 7 Language 0 Exit 2 Press 2 to display the TIME menu TIME 1 Set Time and Date 2 Auto Clock Set ON 3 Set Time Zone A Set Daylight Savings XDS Time Dat8 w...

Page 17: ...ate on the screen w Additional Set Up Features in the Preferences Menu The features in this section are all accessed through the PREFERENCESmenu 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU I Timer Recordings 2 Time 3 Charmers 4 Setup 5 Preferences 6 Audio 7 Language 0 Exit 2 Press 5 to display the PREFERENCES menu PREFERENCES I Remote Control VCR1 2 AUtO Play ON 3 Auto TV VCR ON 4 Ener...

Page 18: ...t_vSit_t rJ_lllllre i_ p e b g e _d m e The VCR will only respond to the compatible remote s VCR2 VCR2 LD 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 VCR1 Display the PREFERENCESmenu press 1 and then press VCR on the VCR s remote Auto Play This feature allows ...

Page 19: ... 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 warn you with a screen reading The VCR will turn off in 30 seconds Press any key to cancel If you use the VCR s tuner instead of your TV to tune channels you may w...

Page 20: ...e dialog box by cassette ejecting or insertion by powering off the VCR by power interruption or by recording start When a duration time has been set The VCR will automaticalltswitch torewind if thecounter meets or goes past the Auto Repeat set duration The VCR willautomaticallyswitch toplayback during rewind if the counter equlas or is less than 0 00 The Auto Repeat may be adjusted by setting the ...

Page 21: ...nctions playing a recorded tape and recording a program should do just that This section shows you the basics of using your VCR It discusses things like using the remote control playing a tape and recording programs V i 3 VCRBASICS V I VCR Basics tells you what you need to know in order to watch a movie or J tape your favorite show 19 ...

Page 22: ...hen the VCR is stopped Searches forward through a tape during playback Starts slow motion during play pause and increases slow motion speed 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 In menu mode press to go back to a previous menu INFO Shows the status displays on the TV screen INPUT Se...

Page 23: ...enna system TV Function Buttons CHAN Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the TV s channel memory CLEAR Removes menus or status displays from the screen 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 TV s status displays on the TV screen INPUT Selects between the...

Page 24: ...begin tape play Press PLAY PAUSE PAUSE on the remote for stop action Press TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the picture if necessary Press STOP EJECT on VCR STOP on remote 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 POWER on the VCR ON OFF on remote and the VCR will turn off a...

Page 25: ...ety Tab No matter which recording option you use you need to make sure there is a tape in the VCR and that the tape s safety tab is in place You cannot record on a tape with the safety tab removed sm_r _b If the safety tab is removed on a videocassette and you want to record on it simply cover the safety tab hole with vinyl tape insert the cassette into the VCR and record as normal Tape Speeds SP ...

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Page 27: ...ur VCR it s time to explain the different recording features available to suit your needs including Recording explained in VCR Basics section Express Recording Timer Recording Broadcast Stereo or Second Audio Program SAP Audio Only Recording Copying and Editing Tapes I 4 V V RECORDING V 25 ...

Page 28: ...you are watching 1 Set the tape speed by pressing the SPEED button on the remote control 2 Press the RECORD button to begin recording 3 Repeatedly press the RECORD button to set up the recording duration REC CH 6 Record Length 0 00 PPess RE to set length REC CH 36 Record Length 1 30 Press REC to set length Each time you press the RECORD button you increase the recording time up to 4 hours The VCR ...

Page 29: ...ne time Channel Start Time End Time Start Date I Tape Speed SLP Press MENU to cancel 5 Enterthe data forthe program with the number buttons Timer Recording Information The 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 di...

Page 30: ... tuned to the desired channeL 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 1 when the VCR MAIN MENU is displayed to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu TIMER RECORDINGS 1 Create a New Program 2 Review E_ist_9 ...

Page 31: ...he type of audio you want to record See the Other Features section of this manual for detailed information AUDIO 1 Reception STEREO 2 Tape PLayback HI FI 0 Exit 7 Press RECORD to start recording 8 Press STOP when you are finished Recording Audio Only You can record audio only from another audio source connected to the AUDIO LINE IN1 R and L jacks of theVCR 1 Press the INPUT button on the remote to...

Page 32: ...ape 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 copy or edit additional segments Caution The unauthorized recording of satellite ...

Page 33: ...Features to Enhance VCR Operation Picture Search Options Commercial Scan Tracking Pro Tect Plus TM Locking Time Counter On Screen Displays Audio Reception Audio Tape Playback V 6 V OTHER FEATURES V I 31 ...

Page 34: ...or play pause using slow motion Slow motion works well for tapes recorded at the SPor SLPspeed 2 3 4 During playback press PAUSE and then FORWARD or REVERSE to begin slow motion playback Press FORWARD to increase or REVERSE to decrease the speed of the search Use TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the picture Press PLAY to return to normal playback The VCR switches automatically from s...

Page 35: ...playback If you did not enter a specific index number the VCR will locate the next index mark and begin playback 5 Press STOPto end index searching Some index marks may be missed by the VCR A mark too close to your location on the tape The mark at the beginning of a recorded segment of five minutes or less The first index mark on the tape when you start at the beginning of the tape Zero Search The...

Page 36: ...5 Press REV to go to 0 00 00 Press SEARCH to exit ZERO SEARCH Searching for 0 00 00 Press STOP to cancel 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 VCR Occasionally you may need to manually adjust tracking especially if the tape was recorded on a different VCR Just use the TRACKIN...

Page 37: ...g accidentally turned on 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 pro...

Page 38: ... the displays Audio Setup Features The audio setup features enhance your tape playback and recordings The features in this section are accessed through the AUDIO menu and are shown in the displays below 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU 1 2 3 Stop HOURS MINUTES Ch OS _O SO O0 _ _ SECONDS 41 18199 Thu 01 30PN SLP On creenDisp_ay _imesOu0 0 30 00 Time Counter Only Does Not Time Out VCR MAIN ...

Page 39: ...corded on a separate left and right stereo channels Monaural sound is recorded on the linear track Press 2 to switch between Tape Playback HI FI LINEAR and MIX To enjoy Hi Fi sound connect your VCR to a stereo television or amplifier receiver using the audio video jacks The Tape Playback feature lets you select which audio you use during playback Select HI FI to play back sound recorded on the Hi ...

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Page 41: ...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 Refer to the Safety Tips 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 ...

Page 42: ...O TV The coaxial cable supplied with your VCR is used to connect the VCR s OUT TO TV jack and your TV s antenna input RF Jack Audio Video Jacks and Cables RCA type The AUDIONIDEO jacks provide very good picture quality and stereo 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 AUDIONIDEO jacks are color c...

Page 43: ...ms here and are unsure of how 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 it is highly recommended to use them to get even better picture quality and stereo sound when recording and playing back vide...

Page 44: ...le box To connect 1 Connect cables as shown 2 Return to the first section of this manual First Things First and follow the connection steps Using This Connection Tune your IV 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 TVNCR feature to ON To play a tape 1 Insert atape 2 If necessary press PLAY To record one program and...

Page 45: ... for cable box 3 audio video cables To connect 1 Connect cables as shown 2 Return to the first section of this manual First Things First and follow the connection 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 Auto TV VCR feature to OFR To play a tape 1 Insert atape 2 If necessary press PLAY To record one program...

Page 46: ...connect 1 Connect cables as shown 2 Return to the first section of this manual First Things First and follow the connection steps Using This Connection Tune your IV to its video input channel Use of TV VCR button is not required Auto TV VCR Setting Set the Auto TV VCR feature to OFF To play a tape 1 Insert a tape 2 If necessary press PLAY To record a scrambled or unscrambled program and watch anot...

Page 47: ...cluding a description of the unit s controls and display You also will find a Troubleshooting 77ps 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 REFERENCE I 45 ...

Page 48: ...back 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 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 E...

Page 49: ...nd SRCH Forward or reverse search STOP Tape is stopped Tape in indicator r_ 1 Lights on the display panel when a cassette is placed in the VCR Tape Speed Indicator SP and SLP Press SPEED on the remote to change Time Counter This shows the actual time it takes to play back a segment of a recorded tape This counter helps locate the beginning or end of programs taped Timer Indicator TIMER Lights duri...

Page 50: ...s from another component like a VCR or camcorder when it is connected to these jacks Use INPUT on the VCR s remote to select Lto record from these jacks AUDIO R and L and VIDEO LINE OUT Jacks Sends signals from VCR to another component like a TV or VCR when it is connected to these jacks IN FROM ANT Jack Receives a signal from an antenna or cable system when attached OUT TO TV Jack Passes signal t...

Page 51: ...ction in this manual to see if the remote control can be set to control your TV If so follow the step above If those options do not work try the following ideas You might access the Video Input Channel by pressing a button on the remote see table below selecting the channel from the TV s menu system see table below tuning directly to the channel by selecting a specific channel number see table bel...

Page 52: ...ntenna connections are secure and correct Snowy or no picture during playback PressTV VCR to turn VCRindicator on Check TV channel selected 3 or 4 to make sure it matches the channel selected with 3 CH 4 switch on back of VCR Check to make sure the Pd 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 monito...

Page 53: ...PlusTM feature ge_d does not operate Check to make sure the tape is not already rewound VCR Plus system or timer recording not made or wrong program recorded Check to make sure the correct VCR Plus system number 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 Powe...

Page 54: ... the stop mode Will not Auto Channel Search active channels correctly Checkto make sure the antenna connections are secureand correct Check to make sure the Signai Type CABLE ANTENNA feature is set correctly If Detect Automatically was selected for the Signal Type in the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu try using either CABLE TV or ANTENNA instead May not be necessary if using a cable box for all channels...

Page 55: ... Playback feature is set to HI FI to hea stereo sound during playback The tape you are playing must be recorded in Hi Fi in order to use the HI FI feature Must use the AUDIO VIDEO jacks on the back of the VCR to hear stereo sound Stereo audio too noisy Stereo signal is weak Set Reception STEREO SAP MONO feature to MONO Press one of the TRACKING up or down buttons to minimize the noise 53 ...

Page 56: ...8 watts 3 7 inches high 94 mm 14 17 inches wide 360 ram 9 45 inches deep 240 mm 5 9 pounds 2 7 kg 22 F to 149 F 30 C to 65 C 41 F to 1040F 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 of the cabinet Plastic surfaces are easily scratched and can...

Page 57: ...r 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 incorporated into oth...

Page 58: ...e VCR 54 CLEAR button 20 33 35 Clearing programs 28 Commercial scan 34 I Component buttons 20 Connecting components 39 Connecting your VCR 4 40 Connections AudioNideo AN cables 41 TV with audio video jacks 43 TV with RF jack only 42 two VCRs 30 unscrambling pay channels 44 Contents 1 I Copying and editing tapes 30 D Date and time 12 Daylight saving time 14 Display panel 47 Displays on screen 36 E ...

Page 59: ...ns 20 component buttons 20 installing batteries 4 TV function buttons 21 Remote control option 16 Remote sensor 46 Remote VCR1 VCR2 option 16 Removing adding channels 12 REV button 21 22 REV button VCR 46 REVERSE button 22 32 34 Review Existing Progs screen 28 Reviewing programs 28 Rewind automatic 22 S SAFE display 35 Safety tab 22 Search commercial scan 34 forward and reverse 32 frame advance 32...

Page 60: ... button 32 TRACKING buttons 21 22 Troubleshooting tips 50 TV button 5 20 49 rv function buttons 21 TV VCR button 21 29 41 42 44 46 TV s video input channel 49 V VCR button 5 20 35 VCR channel list 10 VCR cleaning 54 VCR display panel 47 VCR front panel 46 VCR indicator 29 VCR MAIN MENU 6 8 10 12 14 15 27 28 36 VCR viewing channel 5 VCR1 button 16 VCR2 button 16 VHS index search system 33 VOL butto...

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Page 64: ...s will only add delays in service for your product 11 IOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis IN 46290 2000 Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc Trademark s Registered Marca s Registrada s Printed in Indonesia TOCOM 15530090 As an ENERGY STAR Partner Thomson Consumer Electronics has determined that this product or product model meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy e...