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GE VG4262 User Manual

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  • Page 2 To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose I WARNING this product to rain or moisture. personal injury. Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert. Attention: Pour eviter les chocs electriques, introduire...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    First Things First ..........Setting up the VCR ..........Using the Menu to Set Up Features ........Language ................VCR Channels List ............. To Auto Channel Search ..........Change the SignaIType ........To Add or Remove Channels ........Time and Date ..............Set Daylight-Saving Time .........
  • Page 4 Other Features ........... Picture Search Options ............Forward and Reverse Search ......... Slow Motion ..............Commercial Scan (SEARCH button) ......Frame Advance ..............Index Search ................................Go-To Search ..............Pro-Tect Plus Locking Feature ........... Tracking .................. Time Counter ................. On-screen Displays ...............

  • Page 5: First Things First

    FIRST THINGS FIRST Hi, my name is Liz... I wrote this User's Guide. It's my job to see that you have a rewarding user manual experience. You'll find that I've arranged this manual to clearly explain all of your VCR's features. Read the First Three Sections...
  • Page 6 Step 1: Unpack what's in the box The following items come packed in the box: • • Remote control • RF coaxial cable STEP 2: Install batteries in the remote control Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change the batteries in your VCR remote.
  • Page 7 STEP 4: Plug in the VCR Match the wide blade of the plug with the wide slot in the outlet. Be sure to insert the plug completely. STEP 5: Tune the TV Tune theTV to the VCR viewing channel. The VCR viewing channel is channel 3 or 4 or theTV's video input.
  • Page 8 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels Preferences 6 Audio Language O Exit Press 5 to display the PREFERENCES menu. PREFERENCES Remote Control: VCR1 2 Auto Play: 3 Auto TV/VCR: EnergySaver:...

  • Page 9: Setting Up The Vcr

    On-Screen Guide and Additional Set-up Features Below is a list of set-up features that you may want your set up before begin using VCR for the first SETTING UP THE VCR time • Select a Language • Set up VCR Channel List (Auto Channel...

  • Page 10: Using The Menu To Set Up Features

    Using the Menu to Set Up Features You can set up features by using the menu system. Each feature is explained in this section. Language Select your preferred language, and the on-screen displays will appear in that language. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. MAIN MENU 1 VCR...

  • Page 11: To Auto Channel Search

    To Auto Channel Search Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Preferences 6 Audio Language O Exit Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu. CHANNELS Auto Channel Search Add/Remove...

  • Page 12: To Change The Signaitype

    The VCR begins scanning for the available channels--this takes about one to two minutes. The lowest channel is tuned once the search is complete. Now pressing CHAN up or down should only select the active channels. Change the Signal Type Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

  • Page 13: Set Thetime And Date

    Press 3 to display the TIME menu. TIME Time Date Auto DST: Exit Press 2 to turn Auto DST: ON or OFE Select ON if you want the VCR's clock to automatically adjust for daylight-saving time. Select OFF if you do not want the VCR's clock to adjust for daylight-saving time.

  • Page 14: Vcr Plus+ Channels

    VCR Plus+ Channels Two-DigitVCR Plus+ Channel Using VCR Plus+ can make programming timer recordings Numbers for CableTV cable or off-air antenna easier, but you have to put in a little time (USA List) right now to set up a channel list.
  • Page 15 VCR Plus+ Worksheet Broadcast VCR Plus+ Channel Channel Number Cable-TV Station Number* You Receive Two-Digit VCR Plus+ Channel Name Station Numbers for Cable (Canadian List) ESPN Allarcom PayTelevisionl Superchannel Arts & Entertainment Cable News Network-Headline News Cable News Network Canadian Home Shopping Network...

  • Page 16: Additional Set-Up Features In The Preferences Menu

    Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option If you own a compatible RCA, GE, 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.

  • Page 17: Auto Play

    The VCR will only respond to the compatible remote's VCR2, VCR2,LD, or VCR2,DVD button. If you change the remote setting to VCR2, the remote that came with your VCR will no longer control Use the compatible remote to change the remote setting back to VCRI.

  • Page 18: Energysaver

    EnergySaver By default, this VCR automatically turns off after two hours of inactivity. Press 4 to change the time delay, or to disable the feature. • OFF: The VCR will remain turned on until you shut it off. • 1:00, 2:00, or 3:00: The VCR turns off after one, two, or three hours of inactivity.

  • Page 19: Vcr Basics

    Learn the Basics To Get You Started These VCR basics should be enough for you to begin enjoying your VCR. Learning the remote control functions, playing a recorded tape, and recording program should do just that. However, there are other features that enhance enjoyment...

  • Page 20: Remote Buttons

    Remote Buttons TV.VCR POWER CHANNEL v or A Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR's channel memory. PLAY STOP PAUSE CLEAR Resets time counter to 0:00:00. Allows you to change entries when setting the clock or a timer recording. INPUT INFO SPEED...
  • Page 21 POWER Turns off the VCR. PAUSE Pauses playback or recording. Press PAUSE again to return to playback or recording. PLAY Plays a tape. Starts VCR recording. Also used for express recording. Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches backward through a tape...

  • Page 22: Playing A Tape

    Playing a Tape Tune the TV to your VCR viewing channel (3, 4, or TV_ video input). Insert a tape in the VCR. If the Auto Play feature is set to ON, the tape automatically begins playback (if the safety tab on the cassette is removed).

  • Page 23: Tape Eject

    Tape Eject Press STOP.EJECT on the VCR (STOP on remote) when it is stopped to eject the tape. A tape can be ejected even when VCR is off. Recording If you want to record something that you're watching, you can use basic recording.

  • Page 25: Recording

    Several Recording Options Now that you've gone through the necessary steps to operate your VCR, rll explain the different recording features that are available to suit your needs. Recording Features: • Recording (explained in VCR Basics section) • Express Recording •...

  • Page 26: Recording Features

    Recording Features There are four ways to record programs: • Recordin 9 lets you press one button to start recording program. (See VCR Basics section.) • Express Recordin 9 lets you start recording a program are watching, and then set the VCR to automatically stop recording after a designated...

  • Page 27: Timer Recording

    Timer Recording You can set up as many as eight timer recording programs. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels Preferences 6 Audio Language O Exit Press 2 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu. TIMER RECORDINGS 1 Create...

  • Page 28: Timer Recording With Vcr Plus

    Review the information to make sure it is correct, and then press MENU to save. Program (One Time) Program been saved Channel Cable Remember insert Start Time 08:00 recordable tape Time 09:30 turn before Start Date 11/28/97 TUES program start time.
  • Page 29 Enter the VCR PlusCode shown in your local television programming guide. PLUS+ Enter PlusCode Number (from listing) 12876 Press CLEAR correct Press MENU when done Press MENU to enter theVCR PlusCode number. How often should this record? program time Daily (every day) Weekdays...

  • Page 30: Stopping Atimer Recording

    Stopping a Timer Recording To stop or cancel a timer recording in progress (even an express recording): • Press and hold the STOP button for a few seconds. Reviewing Clearing Programs To review programs that you have already set up: Press 2 when the VCR MAIN MENU is displayed to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu.

  • Page 31: Recording Audio Only

    If your VCR viewing channel is 3 or 4, make sure the VCR indicator appears in theVCR's display panel. If not, press TV,VCR to turn it on. Use the SPEED button on the remote to select a recording speed. The tape speed indicator appears on the TV screen.

  • Page 32: Using Two Vcrs For Copying And Editing Tapes

    Using Two VCRs for Copying Editing Tapes Use one VCR as the playback VCR and the other as the recording VCR. Connect theVCRs using the diagram below. Turn on both VCRs andTV. Tune theTV to the VCR viewing channel (either 3, 4, orTV's video input).

  • Page 33: Other Features

    Features to Enhance VCR Operation • Picture Search Options • Pro-Tect Plus Locking • Tracking • Time Counter • On-Screen Displays • Audio Reception • Audio Playback OTHER FEATURES...

  • Page 34: Picture Search Options

    Picture Search Options The most basic way to search during playback is using the FWD or REV buttons. This section contains several other options available for searching a tape. Forward Reverse Search You can search a tape during playback. Sound is turned off during picture search.

  • Page 35: Frame Advance

    Frame Advance Frame advance lets you view one-stop action frame after another during playback. Frame advance works well for tapes recorded at the SP or SLP speed. Press PAUSE to "freeze" the action. Press EADV each time you want to view a frame of the scene.

  • Page 36: Go-To Search

    Go-To Search The Go-To search feature enables the VCR to quickly locate a counter reading anywhere on the tape. When the VCR locates the counter reading, it will begin playback. Press STOP. GO-TO SEARCH Press SEARCH on the remote until the GO-TO SEARCH Current tape counter...

  • Page 37: Tracking

    Tracking Your VCR has automatic tracking which removes the streaks or snow from the picture. Automatic tracking is activated when you insert a tape or turn on the VCR. Occasionally you may need to manually adjust tracking, especially if the tape was recorded a different VCR.

  • Page 38: On-Screen Displays

    On-screen Displays Stop 0:30:00 The INFO button shows the status of theVCR (STOP, PLAY, RECORD, etc.), channel number, time counter, date, time, tape speed on the TV screen. The date and time must be set 11/18/97 Tue 01:30PM before they can be displayed.

  • Page 39: Audio Set-Up Features

    Audio Set-up Features The audio set-up features enhance your tape playback recordings. The features in this section are accessed through AUDIO menu and are shown in the displays below. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings...

  • Page 40: Reception

    Reception Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or a second audio program (SAP) which offers a second language. The Reception feature lets you select the type of audio you want to record. Press 1 to switch between Reception: STEREO, MONO, and SAP.

  • Page 41: Connections

    Things to Know Before Connecting Components ¥ Protect Your Components from Power Surges • Connect all components before plugging any power cords into the wall outlet. Always turn off the TV and other components before you • connect or disconnect any cables.

  • Page 42: Connecting Your Vcr

    Connecting Your VCR Refer to these pages to help you connect your VCR. Jacks and Cables RF Jacks Coaxial Cables (F-type) The RFjacks provide good picture and mono sound quality, and must be used if audio/video connections are not available RF Jack for your TV.

  • Page 43: Choosing A Vcr Connection

    Choosing a VCR Connection There are several different ways to connect your VCR, depending on whether or not you have cable service, and if you have a cable box, and whether some of the channels scrambled, and maybe you have a satellite receiver along with cable (but no cable box), or a satellite receiver and no cable...

  • Page 44: Tv With Rf Jack Only

    TV with RF Jack Only This connection assumes: • You are connecting antenna, cable, or cable box system. • Your television has only an RF inputjack. This connection provides: • Mona sound playback from VCR. • Record one channel while watching another (except when using a cable box for all channels).

  • Page 45: Tv With Audio/Video Jacks

    TV with Jacks Audio/Video This connection assumes: • You are connecting an antenna, cable, or cable box system. • Your television has audio/videojacks. This connection provides: Stereo sound playback from VCR. • • Record one channel while watching another (except when using a cable...

  • Page 46: Tv With Audio/Video Jacks And Cable Box To Unscramble Pay Channels Only

    TV with Audio/Video Jacks and Cable to Unscramble Pay Channels Only This connection assumes: • You are using a cable box only to unscramble premium channels. • YourTV has audio/video inputjacks. This connection provides: • Stereo sound playback from VCR. •...

  • Page 47: Appendix: Reference

    This section gives you some additional information about the VCR, including 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...

  • Page 48: Front Panel

    Front Panel Remote Sensor CHANNEL.TRACKING Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR's channel memory. Adjusts tracking when a tape is playing. Press both together to recenter tracking. Forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches the picture forward during playback.

  • Page 49: Indicator Panel

    Indicator Panel Power indicator Lights when the VCR is turned Record indicator Lights when the VCR is recording. HI.FI indicator Lights during playback whenTape Playback: FI/LINEAR/MIX feature is set to HI-FI or MIX. indicator (Applies only if the VCR Viewing Channel is 3 or 4.) Press the TV.VCR...

  • Page 50: Back Panel

    Back Panel ANT. IN 'oEo : _A_RF_T 3 CH. 4 Switch Selects the channel to which you will tune the TV to see the VCR picture if you connect the VCR using one of the basic hookups. AUDIO (R and L) and VIDEO IN Jacks...
  • Page 51 Troubleshooting Tips No power • Check to make sure it is plugged into an operating outlet. • Check to make sure your connections are correct. VCR does not respond to remote • Check to make sure there are no objects between the VCR and remote. •...
  • Page 52 Will not record or play • Check to make sure there is a tape in the VCR. • Try ejecting and reinserting the cassette. • Check to make sure the tape is not broken. • Check to make sure the VCR is not in pause mode. Press PAUSE or PLAY to return to normal playback.
  • Page 53 AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH Will 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 selected for the Signal Type in the AUTO CHANNEL...

  • Page 54: Specifications

    Specifications Format: Video: 4-head Record/Playback Audio: 2 Hi-Fi record/playback system System: EIA standard: NTSC color Video Signal System: 75-ohm external VHF/UHF combined antenna terminal Antenna: Tuner: USA: 181 channels capability* (125 cable channels) Canada: 178 channels capability* (122 cable channels) AutoProgramming frequency synthesis...

  • Page 55: Limited Warranty

    What will Durin 9 the initial 90 days • 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,...
  • Page 56 Symbols Cleaning the VCR 52 CLEAR button 3 CH. 4 switch 5, 48 Clearing programs Commercial scan 32 Connecting your VCR 4, 40 Accessing menus 5 Connections Add or remove channels audio/video cable 41 ANT. INjack 5, 48 TV with audio/video,jacks Audio TV with audio/video jacks and cable box to unscram...

  • Page 57: Index

    Power surges 39 Pro-Tect Plus 34 Importantinformation 2 Problem solving Indexsearch33 Product registration IndicatorPanel47 INFO button 18 INPUT button 18 REC button Reception MONO Jack SAP 38 ANT. IN 48 Stereo RF OUT 48 RECORD button Jacks Record indicator Audio/video Recording Jacks, types of 40 audio only 29...
  • Page 58 forward and reverse 32 VCR indicator frame advance VCR Plus+ GoTo 33, 34 setting up channels index worksheet for channels slowmotion VCR Plus+ channel list SEARCH button Canada USA 12 Set time and date manually Set up VCR Plus+ recording first VCR viewing channel language...
  • Page 60 If your VCRneedsservice, p leasecontactyour dealeror the nearest S ervicenter f romthe yellowpages.Please do not sendanyproductsto the Indianapolis addresslistedin this manualor onthe carton.Thiswill only adddelaysin service for your product. "n.IOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46290 ©1997 Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.

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