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VCR User's Guide
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  • Page 1 VG4045 VCR User’s Guide We bring good things to life.

  • Page 2: Product Registration

    Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase. Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you need them. The numbers are located on the back of the television. VG4045 Model No. _______________________________________________________________________________________ Serial No.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    VCR’s features and how to use them. Unified Remote Control Description: The VCR’s remote control can operate most RCA, GE, and Proscan TVs with no additional steps and can control most other remote-controllable devices with just a few programming steps.

  • Page 4: Commercial Scan

    Press SEARCH to exit EnergySaver Description: Set the VCR to turn off automatically after one, two, or three hours of inactivity. Requirements: Set the EnergySaver preferences. Express Recording (XPR) Description: Allows the VCR to record for a preset amount of time without having to set up a timer recording.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Things to Consider Before Connecting Components ... 6 Cable Considerations ... 6 Choose Your Connection ... 7 Turn on the TV and VCR ... 11 Tune the TV ... 11 Using the Remote Control to Navigate On-Screen Menus ... 12 Complete the QuickSet Guide ...
  • Page 6 Display Panel ... 43 Back Panel ... 44 Specifications ... 45 Cleaning the VCR ... 45 GE VCR WARRANTY ... 46 How to Find Your TV’s Video Input Channel ... 47 Advanced Connection ... 48 TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver ... 48 Glossary ...

  • Page 7: Connections & Setup

    Connections & Setup Chapter Overview: • Things to Consider Before Connecting • Choosing Your Connection • Making Connections • Why You Should Connect with Audio/Video Jacks • Navigating On-Screen Menus • Completing the QuickSet™ Guide • Basic Recording Chapter 1...

  • Page 8: Things To Consider Before Connecting Components

    If your TV has A/V input jacks, you should use A/V cables (not supplied) to connect the VCR to the TV. A/V cables provide better picture and sound quality than an RF coaxial cable. If you would like to hook up your VCR using A/V cables, refer to the Advanced Connection information on page 48 in the Other Information chapter of the manual.

  • Page 9: Choose Your Connection

    RF Coaxial Cable. For details about using an advanced setup, see the instructions on page 48. Using A/V jacks to connect the VCR to the TV requires tuning to the TV’s Video Line Input to see the VCR’s picture. For more information about finding your TV’s Video Line Input, see page 47.
  • Page 10 Connect the cable or antenna RF coaxial cable to the ANT. IN jack on your VCR. Note: Flip the CH 3/4 switch on the back of the VCR to the channel that is not used in your area. This will be the channel that the TV must be tuned to in order to see the VCR’s picture.
  • Page 11 1. Connect the VCR to the TV Connect one end of the supplied RF coaxial cable to the VCR’s RF OUT jack and the other end to the TV’s antenna input jack. 2. Connect satellite receiver to the VCR Connect an RF coaxial cable to the RF OUT jack on the cable box and to the CABLE/ANTENNA input jack on the TV.
  • Page 12 1. Connect the VCR to the TV Connect one end of the supplied RF coaxial cable to the RF OUT jack on the back of the VCR and the other end to the TV’s Antenna IN jack. 2. Connect the cable box to the VCR Connect one end of a second RF coaxial cable (not included) to the cable box’s TV output jack and the other end to the antenna input jack on the...

  • Page 13: Turn On The Tv And Vcr

    Turn on the TV and press the VCR button on the remote control to turn it on. Note: If you have an RCA, GE, or Proscan TV, your VCR’s remote control may be able to operate it without being programmed. Press the TV button on the remote control and then the ON•OFF button.

  • Page 14: Using The Remote Control To Navigate On-Screen Menus

    The menu system in your VCR allows you to customize your preferences as well as use all the VCR’s features. To help you use the VCR as quickly as possible, there is an initial QuickSet Guide that walks you through several important setup steps at one time.

  • Page 15: Playing A Tape

    No matter which recording option you use, make sure there is a tape in the VCR with its safety tab in place. You cannot record on a tape with its safety tab removed. If the safety tab is removed and you want to record, simply cover the...
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  • Page 17: Using The Vcr's Menu System

    Using the VCR’s Menu System Chapter Overview: • Setting Up the VCR’s Preferences • Using On-Screen Menus • Cable Box Setup • Setting Time and Date • Setting VCR Preferences Chapter 2...

  • Page 18: Using On-Screen Menus To Set Up Features

    Using On-Screen Menus to Set Up Features You set up many of the VCR’s features by using the menu system as discussed in the previous section. Each feature that appears in the QuickSet Guide is explained in this section as well as a few other features you should set up to get the most out of your VCR.

  • Page 19: Vcr Channels List

    VCR Channels List Your VCR may come with a list of channels preset at the factory. Even though it may come with such a list, you may want to add or delete certain channels. Note: If you use a cable box to view all channels, this step is not necessary.

  • Page 20: Changing The Signal Type

    Once the desired channel is displayed, the on-screen menu will tell you if the channel is currently in the VCR’s viewing list. Press the CLEAR button to remove a channel from the available channels list or press the INFO button to add it.

  • Page 21: Time And Date

    Time and Date Your VCR gives you two ways to set the time and date; manually or by using the Auto Clock Set feature. Using Auto Clock Set enables the time to be updated each time the VCR is turned off by using time and date information carried in certain broadcast signals.

  • Page 22: Setting Daylight-Saving Time

    3. Press 4 to choose SET DAYLIGHT SAVING. 4. Select the appropriate option. Notes: DST stands for Daylight–Saving Time. If you choose Automatic for the time zone, the VCR sets the clock using any DST information broadcast in the channel’s signal. Setting Time and Date Manually If Auto Clock Set was unsuccessful, set the time and date manually in the TIME menu.

  • Page 23: Remote Vcr1/Vcr2 Option

    Some universal remote controls have buttons labeled VCR1 and VCR2. These remotes can operate up to two VCRs. If you have a universal remote control with this ability, your VCR can be controlled with either the VCR1 or VCR2 button. See the documentation that came with your universal remote control for details about programming it to control your VCR.

  • Page 24: Energysaver

    The VCR will turn off in 30 seconds. Press any key to cancel. Pressing any remote control or VCR front panel button will halt the countdown. If you use the VCR’s tuner instead of your TV to view channels, you may want to turn off this feature.

  • Page 25: Set Auto Repeat

    Set Auto Repeat A tape can be set to play the same segment over and over in a repeating loop with the Set Auto Repeat feature. Set Auto Repeat uses the VCR’s memory counter to determine the duration of the loop.
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  • Page 27: Using The Remote Control

    Using the Remote Control Chapter Overview: • Buttons on the Remote Control • Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components • How To Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed It Chapter 3...

  • Page 28: Using The Remote Control

    Using the Remote Control Your VCR’s remote control is capable of controlling more than just your VCR. If you have compatible RCA, GE, or Proscan TV, you may be able to control it without any additional steps. In order for the VCR’s remote control to operate a compatible RCA, GE, or Proscan TV, you must first press the TV button on the remote control.

  • Page 29: Using The Input Button

    MUTE Lowers the TV volume to its minimum level. Press the MUTE button again to restore the TV’s volume to it previous level. ON•OFF Turns the power of the active device (either the TV or VCR) on or off. PAUSE Pauses playback in VCR mode.
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  • Page 31: Using The Vcr's Features

    Chapter 4 Using the VCR’s Features Chapter Overview: • Recording • Express Recording (XPR) • Timer Recordings • Audio Only Recording • Copying and Editing Tapes...

  • Page 32: Recording Features

    Press REC to set length To Activate XPR: 1. If necessary, turn on the VCR and tune it to the channel with the desired programming. 2. If necessary, insert a tape with its safety tab in place into the VCR. Make sure it is cued to record at the proper starting point.

  • Page 33: Timer Recording

    Insert a tape with its safety tab in place and enough tape to record the program. • If you’ve set up the VCR for a cable box for all channels, the output of your cable box appears in the channel item of the Timer Recording menu. •...

  • Page 34: Copying And Editing Tapes Using Two Vcrs

    If you have connected your VCR using the A/V jacks, press the INPUT button on the recording VCR’s remote control to select the video line input. Select L1 for the jacks on the back of the VCR or L2 if using the jacks on the front.

  • Page 35: Commercial Scan

    During playback you can locate the program you want to play by the number of index marks or by scanning. The VCR will search forward or reverse from the location you are on the tape.

  • Page 36: Zero Search

    4. Press the STOP button. 5. Press the SEARCH button repeatedly until the ZERO SEARCH menu appears on screen. 6. Press the REVERSE button (REV on the VCR) to return to 0:00:00 on the tape. 7. Repeat as necessary. Chapter 4...

  • Page 37: Pro-Tect Plus Locking Feature

    ™ Pro-Tect Plus Locking Feature To disable VCR usage or to protect set timer recordings, the unit can be locked so that the buttons on the VCR or remote control don’t work. • To Lock: Press and hold either the remote control’s ON•OFF or VCR button until SAFE appears in the display to indicate Pro-Tect Plus is active.

  • Page 38: On-Screen Displays

    No displays will appear (useful for dubbing) On-Screen Displays The INFO button displays the status of the VCR (Stop, Play Record, etc.) as well as the channel number, time counter position, date, time, and tape speed on the TV screen.

  • Page 39: Other Information

    Chapter 5 Other Information Chapter Overview: • Troubleshooting • Front, Rear, and Display Panel Diagram • Specifications • Care and Cleaning • Warranty Information • Finding the TV’s Video Line Input • Advanced Connection Diagram • Glossary • Index...

  • Page 40: Troubleshooting

    There’s poor quality or no picture for normal TV viewing • If using RF coaxial cables to connect the VCR to the TV, make sure the VCR indicator is not displayed on the VCR’s front panel (press the remote control’s TV•VCR button to toggle between VCR and TV-viewing modes).

  • Page 41: Playback Problems

    Check the time zone and Daylight-Saving settings in the TIME menu. • Make sure the VCR or cable box is tuned to the time data channel (check with your service provider for information about time data). •...
  • Page 42 • Check to make sure the tape is not damaged or broken. • Make sure the VCR is not in Pause mode. Press the remote control’s PAUSE or PLAY button to return to normal playback. • Make sure the Pro-Tect Plus feature is not activated (press and hold the STOP button on the remote control or VCR front panel for several seconds until the front panel display flashes to activate/deactivate this feature).

  • Page 43: Recording Problems

    • Check to make sure the tape is not damaged or broken. • Make sure the VCR is not in Pause mode. Press the remote control’s PAUSE or PLAY button to return to normal playback. • Make sure the Pro-Tect Plus feature is not activated (press and hold the STOP button on the remote control or VCR front panel for several seconds until the front panel display flashes to activate/deactivate this feature).

  • Page 44: Front Panel

    Other Information Front Panel Front A/V Jacks Receives signals from another component like a VCR or camcorder when it is connected to these jacks. Use INPUT to select L2 to see a signal using these jacks. CHANNEL TRACKING Up ( )/Down ( ) Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR’s...

  • Page 45: Display Panel

    TIMER Displayed when an Express Recording (XPR) or timer recording is under way or when the VCR is set for a timer recording and the power is turned OFF. TIMER flashes on the VCR front panel when a timer recording is set and no tape is inserted in the VCR.

  • Page 46: Back Panel

    RF OUT VIDEO Back Panel ANT. IN jack Receives an antenna or cable system signal when the VCR is attached using RF coaxial cables. AUDIO and VIDEO IN jacks Receives signals from another component (such as a VCR or camcorder) when connected to these jacks. Use the INPUT button on the VCR or remote control to select the video line input (L1) and record from these jacks.

  • Page 47: Specifications

    *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 VCR and all connected components.

  • Page 48: Ge Vcr Warranty

    Pay any Authorized GE VCR Service Center the labor charges to repair your VCR. • Pay any Authorized GE VCR Service Center for the new or, at our option, refurbished replacement parts required to repair your VCR. How you get service: •...

  • Page 49: How To Find Your Tv's Video Input Channel

    The video line input for TVs varies by brand and model. Below are some FORWARD steps to try to find your TV’s video line input: • If your TV brand is RCA, GE, or Proscan, press the TV button on the PAUSE VCR’s remote control, then press the INPUT button. SEARCH If those options do not work, try the following ideas.

  • Page 50: Advanced Connection

    1. Connect the VCR to the TV A. Connect one end of the supplied RF coaxial cable to the RF OUT jack on the back of the VCR and the other end to the TV’s antenna input jack. B. Connect the A/V cables. Connect an audio cable to the VCR’s Audio OUT...

  • Page 51: Glossary

    The QuickSet Guide is also available in the VCR’s Main Menu. VCR Channels List The active list of channels available to the VCR using the CHANNEL +/- buttons. XPR See Express Recording above.

  • Page 52: Index

    AUDIO IN jacks 48 Audio/Video (A/V) jacks 17, 44 Auto channel search 17 Auto clock feature 19 Auto play feature 13, 21 Auto TV/VCR feature 21 Automatic rewind 13 Automatic tracking 13, 35 Back panel jacks 44 Basic recording 13...
  • Page 53 TRACKING buttons 13, 27, 33, 35 Troubleshooting 38 TV button 27, 47 TV•VCR button 21 Index connecting 8 VCR indicator 43 VCR MAIN MENU 16, 19, 31 VCR viewing channel 11, 13 Video Input Channel 47 VOL+ button 27 VOL- button 27 Zero search 34...
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  • Page 56 Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton. This will only add delays in service for your product. Thomson multimedia, Inc. 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46290 ©2001 Thomson multimedia Inc. Trademark(s)®...

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