Recording A Program; Recordings; Recording Speeds; Normal Recording - GE VG4258 User Manual

Recording a Program

Recordings

Your VCR provides different recording options. These options are explained in this section of the manual.

Recording Speeds

Normal Recording

To Make a Recording

Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel, either 3, 4, or the TVÕs
video input channel.
1. Insert a tape with safety tab in place.
2. Press VCR1 (VCR2) to set remote to control VCR.
3. If using one of the basic hookups, make sure the VCR indicator appears in
4. Select recording speed using SPEED on the remote.
5. Select the channel to be recorded.
6. Press RECORD on the VCR or REC•OTR on the remote to begin recording.

Watch a TV Channel While VCR is Recording a Different Channel

For some cable box hookups, this recording feature may not apply. Contact
your local cable company for assistance.
1. Follow steps 1 through 6 above.
2. If using one of the basic hookups, press TV•VCR to switch to the TV
3. Press TV to set the remote to control TV functions for a compatible TV.
4. Select the channel you want to watch with the TVÕs channel buttons.
5. Press STOP when recording is finished.
Press SPEED on the remote to select a recording speed (SP or SLP). The speed
you select appears on the TV screen. Tapes recorded in LP can be played in this
VCR.
SP (Standard Play) gives the best quality recording. That is why most
prerecorded, rental tapes are recorded in SP. Fewer programs can be recorded
on the tape. Special effects such as pause, frame advance, slow motion, and
picture search work well in this speed.
SLP (Super Long Play) gives three times the recording time of tapes recorded
in SP. Special effects such as pause, frame advance, slow motion, and picture
search work well in this speed.
Recording Time
Cassette SP SLP
T-120 2Hrs 6Hrs
T-160 2Hrs 40Min 8Hrs
The cassette-in indicator
the VCRÕs display panel. If not, press TV•VCR to turn it on.
The tape speed indicator appears in the VCRÕs display panel and on the TV
screen.
The channel number appears in the VCRÕs display panel and on the TV
screen.
D
REC and appear in the VCRÕs display panel while the VCR is
recording.
channel. The VCR indicator will turn off in the display panel.
lights in the VCRÕs display panel.
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