GE VG4054, User Manual

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Page 2: ...our 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 attachment of your vacuum clea...

Page 3: ... PREFERENCES Menu 18 Remote VCR1 VCR2 Option 18 Auto Play 19 Auto TV VCR 19 EnergySaver 20 Front Panel Brightness VCR Display 20 VCR Basics 21 Remote Buttons 22 Component Buttons 22 VCR Function Buttons 22 TV Function Buttons 23 Playing a Tape 24 Automatic Rewind 24 Tape Eject 25 Recording 25 Check the Safety Tab 25 Recording 27 Recording Features 28 Express Recording XPR 28 Timer Recording 29 Tim...

Page 4: ...ctions 45 Things to Know Before Connecting Components 45 Connecting Your VCR 46 Jacks and Cables 46 RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables F type 46 Audio Video Jacks and Cables RCA type 46 Choosing a VCR Connection 47 Advantages of Audio Video Cable Connections 47 TVwith RF Jack Only 48 TV with Audio Video Jacks 49 TV with Audio Video Jacks and Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels Only 50 Reference 51 Front...

Page 5: ... about the time and date your remote control 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 V V What Remains The final sections of this manual contain playback and recording information a detailed connec...

Page 6: ...r 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 section Connections toward the back of the manual for additional connection options Step 4 Plug In the VCR Your VCR s power cord has a plastic band strung through the blades...

Page 7: ...re that helps you set up your VCR The first time you turn on your VCR the first screen of the Guide appears Select a language Seleccione un idioma Choisissez une langue 1 English 2 Espafiol 3 Francais 1 Press 1 for English 2 for Espafiol Spanish or 3 for Frangais French The remaining menus throughout the set up will appear in the chosen language Just follow the step by step procedures until setup ...

Page 8: ... to display the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Language 0 Exit 2 Press 7 to display the LANGUAGE menu LANGUAGE Select a language 1 English 2 Espanol 3 FranFais Press MENU to continue Press 1 for English 2 for Espafiol Spanish or 3 for Frangais French All other on screen menus are worked within similar ways using the remote contro...

Page 9: ...uring the initial set up but if you ever want to change a menu refer to this section Language Cable Box Set Up VCR Channels List Auto Channel Search Auto Clock Set Time Zone and Daylight Saving Time Manual Clock Set VCR Plus System Channels Remote VCR1 VCR2 Auto Play Auto TV VCR EnergySaver Front Panel Brightness i 2 V SETTING UP THE VCR V V V V V V I ...

Page 10: ... to select your preferred language Once this step 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 1 VCR Plus 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Language 0 Exit 2 Press 7 to select the LANGUAGE menu LANGUAGE Select a language 1 English 2 Espanol 3 FranFais Press MENU t...

Page 11: ...f the three choices CABLE BOX SETUP Do you use your cable box to receive ALL channels or only SOME channels 1 ALL channels 2 Only SOME channels 3 Cancel setup If you selected ALL Channels enter the output channel of your cable box usually 03 or 04 or press the INPUT button on the VCR s remote to select the VCR s video input channel if you used the AUDIO VIDEO jacks Choosing the Right Setup for You...

Page 12: ...l now receive all 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 Chan...

Page 13: ...ARCH options your choice will be marked with an arrow symbol at the left Cable TVsearches for cable stations from a single channel Antenna searches for local broadcast stations on all channels Detect Automatically will make this decision for you AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH Now scanning channel 14 Press any key to cancel The VCR begins scanning for the available channels this takes about one to two minutes...

Page 14: ... 115 is presently ADDED Press CLEAR to remove Press MENU to exit ADD REMOVE CHANNELS Channel 115 is presently REMOVED Press INFO 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...

Page 15: ...IME 1 Set Time and Date 2 Auto Clock Set ON 3 Set Time Zone 4 Set Daylight Savings XDS Time Data was found on channel 20 0 Exit 3 Press 3 again to display the SET TIME ZONE menu SET TIME ZONE What is your Time Zone I Eastern 2 Central 3 Mountain 4 Pacific 5 Alaska 6 Hawaii 7 Automatic Press MENU to continue Auto Clock Information With a cable box the VCR will not reset the clock after a power outa...

Page 16: ...ts the clock using the DST information broadcast in the signal channel Set the Time and Date Manually If the Auto Clock Set was unsuccessful set the clock through the menu option The Auto Clock Set feature is set to OFF automatically when you set the clock this way 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU I VCR Plus 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Langua...

Page 17: ...SET TIME AND DATE menu SET TIME AND DATE Time hh mm Date Press MENU to cancel 4 Enter the data using the number buttons Press 0 before single digit numbers and follow the on screen directions SET TIME AND DATE Time 12 34 PM Date 11 18 99 Thursday Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to set I _me Date Display 1 Pressing INFO on the remote displays the time and date on the screen 15 ...

Page 18: ... 3 23 2 I Use CH to select Press 0 9 to change Press MENU to save Screen is for an example only Two Digit VCR Plus System Channel Numbers for Cable TV Canadian 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 Fam...

Page 19: ...70 Canadian Home Shopping Network 56 Canal Famille 69 Cathay International Television Inc 68 Chinavision Canada Corp 60 Country Music Television 63 Family Channel 62 First 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 The Weather Network 48 MuchMusic Network 55 MusiquePlus 52 Nashville Network ...

Page 20: ... 00 5 Front Panel AUTO 0 Exit Now you are ready to select an item from the menu to set up Remote VCR1 VCR2 Option If you own a compatible GE RCA or PROSCAN remote that has a VCR2 VCR2 LD or VCR2 DVD button this feature allows you to set this VCR to respond to that button Press 1 to select the Remote Control item Then press the VCR2 VCR2 LD or VCR2 DVD button to change PREFERENCES PRESS VCR2 TO CHA...

Page 21: ...afety tab removed to start playing automatically Auto Play For a tape to be able to start playing automatically it must have the safety tab removed All rented movies and purchased movies should have this tab removed Auto TV VCR This feature controls whether the TV VCR switch changes automatically to the VCR mode Press 3 to switch between ON and OFF Select ON if you want the VCR to switch to the VC...

Page 22: ...ner instead of your TV to tune channels you may want to turn this feature off PREFERENCES I Remote Control VCRI 2 Auto Play ON 3 Auto TV VCR ON 4 EnergySaver 2 00 5 Front Panel AUTO 0 Exit The PREFERENCES menu allows you to access settings for your remote control EnergySaver front panel brightness and more Front Panel Brightness VCR Display You can change the brightness level of the fluorescent di...

Page 23: ...ctions 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 V VCR BASICS V I V V V VCR Basics tells you what you need to know in order to watch a movie or tape your favorite show 21 ...

Page 24: ...er 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 p_ss of the button when tape is in pause FORWARD Fast forwards the tape when 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...

Page 25: ...he stop mode and the tape will eject TRACKING Up or Down Lets you manually reduce the streaks that may appear on the picture during play slow motion or pause Reduces picture jitter during stop action playback TV VCR Switches the picture signal so that it either comes from the VCR or cable antenna system TV Function Buttons CHAN Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the TV s channel me...

Page 26: ... remote to position the tape Press PLA_ PAUSE if necessay on the VCR PLAY on remote to begin tape play Press PL Y PAUSE FAUSE on emote 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 rew...

Page 27: ... refer to the next section Check the Safety 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 If the safety tab is removed and you want to record over it simply cover the hole with vinyl tape Safety Tab Tape Speeds SP Standard Play Gives the best quality re...

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Page 29: ... 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 Timer Recording with VCR Plus Interactive Program Guide System Copying and Editing Tapes 4 V V V RECORDING V V V V 27 ...

Page 30: ...er found in most TV guides Express Recording XPR Use Express recording 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 control 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 ...

Page 31: ...u want the program to record Program I One time Channel Start Time End Time Start Date Tape Speed SLP Press MENU to cancel 33mer 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 display when you tu...

Page 32: ...Recording with VCR Plus Interactive Program Guide System You can use the VCR Plus system to simplify timer programming if you have cable TV and don t receive all channels through a cable box or if you receive your TV signal off air Setting Up the Channel List If you did not set up the VCR Plus programming channel list you can do it now 1 Display the CHANNELS menu from the VCR MAIN MENU 2 Display t...

Page 33: ...de system number How often should this program record 1 One time 2 Daily every day 3 Weekdays M F 4 Weekly once per week 0 Cancel VCR Plus Interactive Program Guide System 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 fl...

Page 34: ...ram such as a sporting event that may exceed the scheduled broadcast time 7 Press MENU to save the program Program I has been saved Remember to insert a recordable tape and turn the VCR off before the program start time Remember to leave your cable box on and tuned to the desired channel Stopping a Timer Recording To stop or cancel a timer recording in progress even an express recording Press and ...

Page 35: ...ode 0 Exit 2 Press 2 to display the Review Existing Progs screen Program I One time Channel 104 Cable Start Time 12 00 AM End Time 01 30 AM Start Date 11 18 99 Thu Tape Speed SLP Press CLEAR to erase Press MENU for next prog 3 Press CLEAR to erase or MENU to see the next program 33 ...

Page 36: ...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 RECORD on the recording VCR then PAUSE 8 Press PAUSE on both VCRs to begin copying...

Page 37: ...your Television 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 I5 V PROGRAM THE REMOTE V I V V 35 ...

Page 38: ...ease TV and then press CHAN up or down If the TV responds to the remote commands the remote is programmed If the TV does not respond repeat these steps using the next code listed for your TV s brand Operating the TV After you set up the remote see which buttons operate your TV 1 Point the remote at the TV and press the TV button If the TV does not turn on press the TV button and then press the ON ...

Page 39: ...12 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 ...

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Page 41: ...Features to Enhance VCR Operation Picture Search Options Commercial Scan Tracking Pro Tect Plus TM Locking Time Counter On Screen Displays V V V 6 V OTHER FEATURES V V 39 ...

Page 42: ...layback Slow Motion You can view a tape during play or play pause using slow motion Slow motion works well for tapes recorded at the SPor SLPspeed 1 During playback press 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 up or down to remove any streaks from the picture 4 Press PLAY to return to...

Page 43: ...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 and begin playback 5 Press STOP to end index searching Some index marks may be missed by the VCR A mark...

Page 44: ...cel is Commercial Scan SEARCH Button This is useful for skipping commercials or short program segments Press SEARCH once during playback to advance the tape approximately 30 seconds of recorded material Each press of the SEARCH button adds an additional 30 seconds up to five minutes Tracking Your VCR has automatic tracking which removes the streaks or snow from the picture Automatic tracking is ac...

Page 45: ...Locking your VCR prevents the VCR from being 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 tap...

Page 46: ...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 the VCR also resets the displays 2 Stop HOURS MINUTES Ch 05 _ 0 30 00 I SECONDS 11 18 99 Thu 01 30PM SLP On ScreenDNplay _mes OuO 0 30 00 3 Time Counter Only Does Not Time Out No Displays Will A...

Page 47: ...ddle 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 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 48: ...UT TO TV The coaxial cable supplied with your VCR is used to connect the VCR s OUT TO TV jack and your TVs antenna input O RFJack Audio Video Jacks and Cables RCA type The AUDIO VIDEO jacks provide very good picture quality and mono sound and can be used if yourTV has audio video input jacks These jacks are used for most audio video connections between components The VCRAUDIO VIDEO jacks are color...

Page 49: ...e diagrams 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 I highly ecommend using them to get even better picture quality and mono sound when recording and playing back videot...

Page 50: ... connection 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 your TV 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 Beg...

Page 51: ...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 Auto TV VCR feature to OFF To play a tape 1 Insert a tape 2 If necessary press PLAY To record one program and watch anoth...

Page 52: ...eo cables 1 splitter 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 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 another unscrambled pro...

Page 53: ...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 REFERENCE 51 ...

Page 54: ...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 55: ...n record pause mode REW Rewinding RO 30 Express recording in progress SAFE Pro Tect Plus feature turned on SRCH and SRCH Forward or reverse search STOP Tape is stopped Tape Speed Indicator SP and SLP Press SPEED on the remote to change TIMER Lights during express recording and when VCR is turned off and set for timer recording Flashes when timer recording is set and there is no cassette in the VCR...

Page 56: ...er component like a VCR or camcorder when it is connected to these jacks Use INPUT on the VCR s remote to select L 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 IN FROM ANT Jack Receives a signal from an antenna or cable system when attached OUT TO TV Jack Passes signal to TV using the cable sup...

Page 57: ...f the VCR s 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 below going through all th...

Page 58: ...ntenna connections are secure and correct Snowy or no picture during playback Press TV VCR to turn VCR indicator 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 TV 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 moni...

Page 59: ... Plus TM feature Rewind does not operate Check to make sure the tape is not already rewound VCR Phts programming system 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 tim...

Page 60: ...ontinue to rotate for a few minutes after you put the VCR in the stop mode Will not Auto Channel Search active channels correctly Check to make sure the antenna connections are secure and correct Check to make sure the Signal 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 inst...

Page 61: ...ock is not set Check to make sure there is a cassette in the VCR when a timer recording is set Time counter disappears during searching This is normal On screen menus appear in English French or Spanish Check LANGUAGE feature 59 ...

Page 62: ...16 watts 3 7 inches high 94 mm 14 2 inches wide 360 mm 9 4 inches deep 240 mm 6 pounds 2 8 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 of the cabinet Plastic surfaces are easily scratched and can be ...

Page 63: ...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 64: ...0 Channel number display 53 CHANNEL TRACKING button 52 Channel VCR viewing 5 Channels adding removing 12 62 detecting automatically 10 VCR list 10 CHANNELS menu 9 11 12 16 30 Choosing a VCR connection 47 Cleaning the VCR 60 CLEAR button 22 23 32 33 41 42 43 Clearing programs 32 Commercial scan 42 Component buttons 22 Connecting components 45 Connecting your VCR 4 46 Connections 45 audio video cabl...

Page 65: ...9 12 13 14 16 18 22 29 30 31 32 33 MUTE button 23 36 N Number buttons 6 15 23 24 O ONeOFF button 22 24 36 On screen displays 44 OUT TO TV jack 4 5 6 19 46 47 54 Overheating 45 P Panel brightness 20 PAUSE button 23 25 34 40 Picture search options 40 PLAY button 23 24 41 43 48 49 50 52 PLAY PAUSE button 24 Playing a tape 24 Plugging in the VCR 4 POWER button 5 24 52 Power surges 45 PREFERENCESmenu 1...

Page 66: ... reverse 40 frame advance 40 index 41 slow motion 40 zero 42 SEARCH button 23 41 42 Sensor remote 52 SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS menu 14 64 SETTIME AND DATE menu 15 SETTIME ZONE menu 13 Set up cable box 9 channels list 10 language 8 time and date 12 time and date manual 14 using menus 8 using PREFERENCESmenu 18 Signal type 12 Signal type changing 12 Slow motion search 40 SLP tape speed 25 SLP indicator 5...

Page 67: ... the remote to control 36 TV VCR button 23 47 48 49 50 52 53 TV s video input channel 55 V VCR back panel 54 VCR button 5 22 43 VCRchannel list 10 VCR cleaning 60 VCR display panel 53 VCR front panel 52 VCR MAIN MENU 6 8 9 10 12 13 14 16 18 29 30 31 32 VCR PLUS menu 31 VCR Plus 16 channel list 16 Channel List screen 16 30 recording 30 system channel numbers 16 VCR PlusCode 31 worksheet for channel...

Page 68: ...is will only add delays in service for your product THOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis IN 46290 1999 Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc Trademark s Registered Marca s Registrada s Printed in Mexico TOCOM 15407490 As an ENERGY STAR Partner Thomson Consumer Electronics has determined that this product or product model meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy effic...