GE VG4258 User Manual page 39

References
Trouble Checks
Trouble
Rewind does not operate
VCR plus+ or timer recording not made
or wrong program recorded
VCR makes noise when stopped
Will not auto search active
channels correctly
Cannot add or remove channels
Tape plays back in slow motion
Cannot select channels over 69
Cassette with safety tab removed does not start to
play automatically
No status displays appear on the TV screen when
you change channels, etc.
Stereo or SAP sound not recorded
No stereo sound during playback
Stereo audio too noisy
Here's what to try:
¥ Tape already rewound.
¥ Wrong VCR plus+ code entered.
¥ Cable box was not turned on at time recording was to begin.
¥ Program entered incorrectly (wrong channel or times).
¥ Power interruption. Clock area in display panel shows Ð Ð : Ð Ð. Reset clock.
See page 9.
¥ Check to see if time and date are correct Ñ including AM/PM.
¥ Program exceeded tapeÕs length or tape was not rewound beforehand.
¥ VCR was not turned off at the time recording was to start.
¥ No tape in VCR or cassetteÕs safety tab broken off.
¥ VCR is removing tape from heads. This is normal. The head cylinder inside
the VCR will continue to rotate for a few minutes after you put the VCR in
the stop mode.
¥ Check antenna connections.
¥ Check Signal Type: CABLE/ANTENNA feature. See page 8.
¥ Channels must be placed in memory using Auto Channel Search feature
before channels can be added or removed from channel memory. See page 9.
¥ Press PLAY to return to normal playback.
¥ Cable channels over 69 can only be selected if Signal Type: CABLE/ANTENNA
feature is set to CABLE. Details are on page 8.
¥ Set Auto Play ON/OFF feature to ON. Details are on page 15.
¥ Display off mode is selected. Press DISPLAY. See page 18.
¥ Reception: STEREO/SAP/MONO feature must be set to STEREO to record
broadcast stereo. See page 29.
¥ Reception: STEREO/SAP/MONO feature must be set to SAP to record SAP
See page 29.
¥ STEREO or SAP indicator not on. Station not broadcasting stereo or SAP.
¥ Playback: HI-FI/MIX/LINEAR feature must be set to HI-FI to hear stereo
sound during playback. See page 20.
¥ 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.
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