Troubleshooting Tips - GE VG4268 User Manual

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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
Press VCR to set remote to control the VCR
Check to make sure there are no objects between the VCR and remote.
The batteries
may need changing
Make sure the Remote VCRI/VCR2 setting
is set to VCR1 so the remote that came packed with your VCR can operate
it.
Remote
no longer
controls
a
GE, RCA,
or ProScan
TV
PressTV to set remote to control
a compatibleTV.
Check to make sure the remote is programmed
to control an GE, RCA, or ProScanTV.
Remote
no longer
controls
a compatible
TV
Press TV to set remote to control the corresponding
component.
Check to make sure there are no objects between the component
and remote.
The batteries
may need changing.
Reprogram
remote after batteries have been changed.
Remove batteries and hold number
button 1 for at least 60 seconds to drain the microprocessor
inside the remote.
Release number
1, replace the batteries, and (if necessary)
reprogram
the remote.
Poor
or no picture
for
normal
TV
viewing
Check to make sure the VCR indicator
is off.
Check to make sure the TV is switched
to an active channel.
Check to make sure the antenna connections
are secure and correct.
Snowy
or no picture
during
playback
Press TVoVCR to turn VCR indicator
on.
Check TV channel selected (3 or 4) to make sure it matches the channel selected with 3 CH. 4 switch on
back of VCR.
Check to make sure theTV's fine tuning
is correct for the channel you have selected.
Check video cable connections
between
VCR and TV monitor.
Check to make sure the TV monitor
is set to video input.
Try another tape.
Some snow/streaks
are normal
during search, stop action, frame advance, and slow-motion
playback.
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