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  • Page 1 VG4250 VCR User’s Guide We bring good things to life.

  • Page 2: Important Information

    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. VG4250 Model No. _______________________________________________________________________________________ Serial No.

  • Page 3: Key Features Overview

    F.ADV Chapter 1 Unified Remote Control Description: The VCR’s remote control can operate most RCA, GE, and Proscan TVs with no additional steps. Requirements: Point the remote control at the active component and press the ON•OFF button to see if it can be operated.

  • Page 4: Commercial Scan

    5:00. SQPB S-VHS Quasi Playback Description: Your VCR will be able to play back tapes recorded in S-VHS or S- VHS-ET mode (in VHS quality). Requirements: Insert a tape recorded in S-VHS or S-VHS-ET mode and press the PLAY button on the remote control or PLAY•PAUSE on the VCR.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Things to Consider Before Connecting Components ... 6 Cable Considerations ... 6 Choose Your Connection ... 7 Using the RF Coaxial Cable to Connect the VCR to a TV ... 7 TV + VCR ... 8 TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver ... 9 TV + VCR + Cable Box ...
  • Page 6 Display Panel ... 45 Back Panel ... 46 Specifications ... 47 Cleaning the VCR ... 47 GE VCR WARRANTY ... 48 Finding the TV’s Video Line Input ... 49 Advanced Connection ... 50 TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver ... 50...

  • Page 7: Connections & Setup

    Connections & Setup Chapter Overview: • Things to Consider Before Connecting • Choosing Your Connection • Making Connections • 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 56 in the Other Information chapter of this manual.

  • Page 9: Choose Your Connection

    RF Coaxial Cable Choose Your Connection There are several ways to hook up your VCR depending on the components connected. Please use the following chart to determine which connection is best for you and proceed to the appropriate page. Chapter 1 Connections &...

  • Page 10: Tv + Vcr

    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: Tv + Vcr + Satellite Receiver

    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 satellite receiver to the VCR Connect an RF coaxial cable to the antenna output jack on the satellite receiver and to the ANT.

  • Page 12: Tv + Vcr + Cable Box

    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 input jack. 2. Connect the cable box to the VCR Connect one end of an RF coaxial cable to the cable box’s TV output jack...

  • Page 13: Set The Vcr's Ch 3/4 Switch

    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 any additional steps. Press the remote control’s TV button and then the ON•OFF button to turn on a compatible TV.

  • 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: Vcr Basics

    VCR Basics Once your initial settings are complete, you can begin using your VCR. In order to begin, you must first understand some basic concepts. Automatic Tracking The VCR has automatic tracking which adjusts the picture when playing back a tape recorded on another VCR.
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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 chapter. 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 might want to add or delete certain channels.

  • Page 20: Changing The Signal Type

    This feature is useful if your cable signal goes out; it allows you to switch to a regular antenna for alternate television reception. 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. 2. Press 3 to display the CHANNELS menu.

  • Page 21: Time And Date

    Auto Clock Set Feature The Auto Clock Set feature is set to ON by default at the factory. In the ON setting, the VCR looks for a channel carrying time data and updates the clock automatically. In order for Auto Clock Set to work properly, certain steps must first be completed such as Auto Channel Search, setting the time zone, and setting the Daylight-Saving feature.

  • Page 22: Setting Daylight-Saving Time

    3. Press 4 to display the SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS menu. 4. Select one of the options. Notes: DST stands for Daylight–Saving Time. If you choose “Automatic” for the time zone, the VCR sets the clock using any DST information found in broadcast signals. Setting Time and Date Manually If Auto Clock Set was unsuccessful, set the time and date manually in the TIME menu.

  • Page 23: Additional Set Up Features In The Preferences Menu

    Some universal remote controls can operate up to two VCRs. If you have a universal remote control with this ability, your RCA 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 RCA VCR.

  • Page 24: Auto Tv/Vcr

    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 tune channels, you may want to turn this feature off.

  • Page 25: Tape Speed

    • Set the tape speed in the timer recording menu. When you turn off the VCR, the tape speed reverts to the one you have selected. Set Auto Repeat A tape can be set to play in a repeating loop over and over with the Set Auto Repeat feature.
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  • Page 27: Using The Remote Control

    Using the Remote Control Chapter Overview: • Using the Remote Control to Control Components • Buttons on the Remote Control • Using the INPUT Button Chapter 3...

  • Page 28: Using The Remote Control To Control Components

    Components 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

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

  • Page 32: Recording Features

    2. Express Recording (XPR) allows recording to start while a program is being watched. This feature automatically stops recording after a designated period of time. 3. Timer Recording program the VCR for a daily, weekly, or a one-time recording which will automatically start and stop at the times you set.

  • Page 33: Timer Recording

    PROGRAMS OVERLAP appears if two programs whose times overlap are entered. • TIMER appears in the display when you turn off the VCR and a timer recording has been set. TAPE flashes if there is no tape in the VCR.

  • Page 34: Stopping A Timer Recording

    Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or SAP (Second Audio Program). To Capture Broadcast Stereo or SAP Audio: 1. Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel (either 03, 04, or Video Line Input). 2. Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.

  • Page 35: Copying And Editing Tapes Using Two Vcrs

    Use one VCR as the playback VCR and the other as the recording VCR. 1. Turn on the TV and VCRs. 2. Tune the TV to its VCR viewing channel (either 3, 4, or video line input). 3. If you connected your VCR using the RF coaxial cable jacks, tune the recording VCR to channel 03 or 04 (whichever is selected on the playback VCR’s CH.

  • Page 36: Commercial Scan

    Slow Motion You can view a tape during play or play-pause mode using slow motion. 1. In pause mode, press the FORWARD button (FWD on the VCR) or the REVERSE button (REV on the VCR) to start slow-motion playback. 2. Press the FORWARD button (FWD on the VCR) to increase search speed or the REVERSE button (REV on the VCR) to decrease the speed of the search.

  • Page 37: Index Search

    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 at on the tape.

  • Page 38: Go-To Search

    3. Press number buttons to enter the hour and/or minute of the counter reading you want the VCR to go to. Press the CLEAR button on the remote control to correct an entry. 4. Press the FORWARD button to search ahead or the REVERSE button to search behind.

  • Page 39: Time Counter

    1. Press the INFO button twice to display only the time counter. 2. Press the CLEAR button to reset the time counter to 0:00:00. 3. Press the FORWARD button (FWD on the VCR) to advance a tape until the time counter reads 0:30:00.
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  • Page 41: Other Information

    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 Chapter 5...

  • Page 42: 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 43: 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 44 Make sure the Tape Playback feature is set to HI-FI in the AUDIO menu to hear stereo sound during playback. • You must use A/V jacks and cables to connect the VCR to the TV (or stereo) to hear multi channel stereo sound. The stereo audio is too noisy •...

  • Page 45: 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 46: Front Panel

    Front A/V Jacks 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 47: Display Panel

    (Timer indicator) 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 48: Back Panel

    RF OUT VIDEO Back Panel ANT. IN jack Receives a signal from an antenna or cable system when the VCR is attached with RF cables. AUDIO (R /L) and VIDEO Input Jacks Receives signals from another component, such as a VCR or camcorder, when connected to these jacks.

  • Page 49: 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 50: 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 51: Finding The Tv's Video Line Input

    The Video Line Input for TVs varies by brand and model. Below are some ways to find the TV’s Video Line Input: • If your TV brand is RCA, GE, or Proscan, press the TV button on the VCR’s remote control, then press the INPUT button. •...

  • Page 52: Advanced Connection

    B. Connect the Audio cables. Connect audio cables to the satellite reciver’s Audio output jacks and the other ends to the VCR’s R and L audio IN jacks (if your satellite reciever only has one audio output jack, use the VCR’s L jack to connect).

  • Page 53: Glossary

    QuickSet Guide An first-time use, interactive, menu-based system that walks you through several setup steps in a series of questions. The QuickSet Guide is also available in the VCR’s Main Menu. SAP (Second Audio Program) A second sound track that may be included with a stereo broadcast.
  • Page 54 AUDIO IN jacks 50 Audio/Video (A/V) jacks 17, 44, 46 Auto channel search 17 Auto clock feature 19 Auto play feature 13, 21 Auto TV/VCR feature 22 Automatic rewind 13 Automatic tracking 13, 36 Back panel jacks 46 Basic connections 8...
  • Page 55 TV button 27, 49 TV•VCR button 22, 32 TV’s video input channel 49 connecting 8 VCR indicator 32, 45 VCR MAIN MENU 16, 19, 20, 21, 31, 32 VCR viewing channel 11, 13 VOL+ button 27 VOL- button 27 Index...
  • 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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