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GE VG4259 User Manual

GE VG4259 User Manual

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  • Page 1 VG4259 VCR User’s Guide We bring good things to life.

  • Page 2: Cautions

    COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. DO NOT OPEN This symbol indicates Òdangerous voltageÓ inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury. VG4259 This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Recording a Program Recordings ___________________________ 23 Recording Speeds __________________ 23 Normal Recording ____________________ 23 Watch a TV Channel While VCR is Recording a Different Channel ____ 23 One Touch Recording _________________ 24 Recording While You're Away VCR Plus+ Setup ________________ 25-26...

  • Page 4: Hooking Up The Vcr

    It is the easier of the two and additional accessories may not be needed. The advanced hookup shows the VCR hooked up to a TV with audio and video jacks. This connection may improve the picture quality as well as convenience of operation.

  • Page 5: Antenna Or Cable System Without A Cable Box

    A. Basic hookup. Use this hookup for a basic connection which requires fewer accessories. 1. Set the 3CH.4 switch on back of VCR to either channel 3 or 4. Tune the TV to this channel and use the TV•VCR button to watch the VCR.

  • Page 6: Cable System With Cable Box To Unscramble All Channels

    A. Basic hookup. Use this hookup for a basic connection which requires fewer accessories. 1. Set the 3CH.4 switch on back of VCR to either channel 3 or 4. Tune the TV to this channel and use the TV•VCR button to watch the VCR.

  • Page 7: Cable System With Cable Box To Unscramble Pay Channels Only

    A. Basic hookup. Use this hookup for a basic connection which requires fewer accessories. 1. Set the 3CH.4 switch on back of VCR to either channel 3 or 4. Tune the TV to this channel and use the TV•VCR button to watch the VCR.

  • Page 8: Connecting Two Vcrs For Copying Tapes

    2. Set the 3CH.4 switch on the playback VCR to either channel 3 or 4. Tune the recording VCR to this channel to receive the signal from the playback VCR. 3. Connect as shown.

  • Page 9: Setting Up The Vcr

    (See TV ownerÕs manual for details.) 4. Turn on the VCR. A. Press VCR on the remote. The POWER and VCR indicators appear in the VCR display panel. -:-- appears in the clock area of the display panel. CABLE SEARCH...

  • Page 10: Place Channels In Memory

    Startup 5. Place channels in the VCR’s memory. The first time you turn on the VCR or after a power interruption, the VCR displays a message on the TV screen prompting you to perform the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH. If the message does not appear, go to Step A below.

  • Page 11: Select The Language

    Select this feature if you want the VCRÕs clock to advance automatically one hour in April and reverse one hour in October. A. Press MENU on the remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU. B. Press 3 to display the TIME menu.

  • Page 12: Use Tv•Vcr Button

    ÒRecordingÓ section. A. Press VCR to set the remote to control the VCR. B. Press TV•VCR to see the picture from the VCR. The VCR indicator lights in the display panel. C. Press CHANNEL up or down to change channels on the VCR.

  • Page 13: Using The Remote Control

    Using the Remote Control Controlling a TV The VCRÔs remote is preprogrammed to control the basic functions of a compatible GE, RCA, or ProScan TV. Also, you can set up the remote to control other manufacturerÔs brands. To program the remote, enter the remote code numbers that correspond to your brand.

  • Page 14: Remote Control

    ProScan TV and sets the remote to control the TV. VCR Function Buttons Press VCR to set remote to control the VCR to use the function buttons. – and + (SLOW) Used for slow-motion playback. Press + to increase the speed. Press – to decrease the speed.

  • Page 15: Remote Control

    Reduces picture ÒjitterÓ during stop- action playback. TV•VCR Switches the picture signal so that it either comes from the VCR or the TV channel. See ÒStartupÓ section. PREV CH (Previous Channel) Switches between two channels. Select one channel and then select another.

  • Page 16: Controlling A Cable Box Or A Satellite Receiver

    Pioneer ....18,20,44 RCA ..... .27,60 Randtek .

  • Page 17: Playing A Tape

    7. Press STOP•EJECT on the VCR to eject the tape once it is completely rewound. AUTO PLAY Feature This feature allows the VCR to automatically start playing when you insert a tape with the safety tab removed. 1. Press MENU on the remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

  • Page 18: Picture Search

    Sound is turned off during picture search. Picture search works best for tapes recorded in the SP or SLP speed. Fast Forward Search 1. Press FF on the remote or FWD on the VCR to search forward at a faster-than-normal speed. 2. Press FF or PLAY on the remote or FWD or PLAY•PAUSE on the VCR to return to playback.

  • Page 19: Disp (Display) Button

    Using the Playback Features DISP (DISPLAY) Button The DISP button shows the status of the VCR channel number, time counter, date, time and tape speed on the TV screen. The time and date must be set before they can be displayed.

  • Page 20: Index Search

    Using the Playback Features Index Search The VCR has a ÒVHS Index Search SystemÓ that automatically records an index mark on the tape every time you begin recording a program. Your VCR has two index playback features. To locate the program you want to play, select a specific index number or search by scanning.

  • Page 21: Blank Search

    Using the Playback Features Blank Search The VCR searches for blank portions of the tape that are more than six seconds long. 1. Insert the prerecorded tape and press STOP. 2. Press SEARCH three times to display the BLANK SEARCH menu.

  • Page 22: Tape Playback: Hi-Fi/Linear

    Using the Playback Features TAPE PLAYBACK: HI-FI/LINEAR Feature The VCR records the same audio on both the Hi-Fi and linear tracks on the tape. The Hi-Fi sound is recorded on separate left and right stereo channels. Mono sound is recorded on the linear track.

  • Page 23: Recording And Playback Feature

    To Stop COMMERCIAL Press STOP to cancel commercial marking. To Turn Off Marking For special VCR use (such as editing or copying) or if you decide not to use this feature, turn COMMERCIAL ADVANCEª marking (CA MARKING) off. 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
  • Page 24 2. Press 5 to display the PREFERENCES menu. 3. Press 7 to select CA DISPLAY: BLUE or VIDEO. ¥ Select BLUE to have the VCR display a blue screen while it advances through the block of marked commercials. ¥ Select VIDEO to have the VCR display the video as it advances through the block of marked commercials.

  • Page 25: Recording A Program

    T-160 Normal Recording To Make a Recording Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel, either 3, 4, or the TVÕs video input channel. 1. Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. 2. Press VCR to set the remote to control the VCR.

  • Page 26: One Touch Recording

    Recording a Program One Touch Recording One Touch recording lets you record up to four hours without using the timer program feature. The VCR turns off automatically at the end of the recording. POWER 1. Turn on the VCR. 2. Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.

  • Page 27: Recording While You're Away

    Note 1: Check your local or cable listing for the channel number you receive this station on. Note 2: Check your local listing for the broadcast or VCR Plus+ channel number assigned to this station. Press 4 to display CHANNELS menu.
  • Page 28 Recording a Program VCR Plus+ Channel Worksheet Use this worksheet to create a list from which you can set up your VCR Plus+ channel list. VCR Plus+ Broadcast or Cable TV Channel Number You Channel Number* Station Name Receive This Station On** (See Standardized VCR Plus+ Channel Chart) (Such as ABC, NBC, CBS, etc.)

  • Page 29: Setting A Vcr Plus+ Recording

    Recording a Program Recording While You’re Away (VCR Plus+ Recording) The VCR Plus+ and timer program features let you program the VCR to record up to eight different programs within a one year period. Before using VCR Plus+ to record a program, make sure that: ¥...

  • Page 30: Setting A Timer Recording

    Recording a Program Recording While You’re Away (Timer Recording) The timer program and VCR Plus+ features let you program the VCR to record up to eight different programs within a one year period. Before setting the timer, make sure that: ¥...

  • Page 31: Checking Or Clearing Vcr Plus+ Or Timer Recordings

    Press MENU for next program or CLEAR to erase the program. Timer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input The line input refers to the signal coming from the VCRÕs AUDIO and VIDEO IN jacks. Recording from the line input is convenient if you have a satellite receiver or similar component attached to these jacks.

  • Page 32: Stereo Broadcast Tv Or Sap

    STEREO/MONO/SAP feature lets you select the type of audio you want to record. To Record Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel, either 3, 4, or the TVÕs video input.

  • Page 33: Recording Audio

    You can record audio only from another audio source connected to the AUDIO1 IN (L and R) jacks on the back of the VCR. Any video on the tape will be erased when you record audio only. To Record Audio Only 1.

  • Page 34: Using Two Vcrs For Copying And Editing Tapes

    Copying and Editing Tapes Using Compatible Remote If you have a compatible GE, RCA, or ProScan remote with VCR1 and VCR2 buttons, you can program this VCR to respond to either VCR1 or VCR2. This lets you control both VCRs with one remote for easier copying and editing.

  • Page 35: References

    Back Panel 3CH.4 Switch Selects the channel to which you tune the TV to see the VCR picture if you connect the VCR using one of the basic hookups. IN FROM ANT. (Antenna) Connector Receives a signal from an antenna or cable system when attached.

  • Page 36: Display Panel

    TIMER Current Time, Channel Number, or Line Indicator (L), or Status TIMER Indicator Shows VCR is set for timer recording when VCR is turned off. Flashes when the timer recording is set and there is no cassette in the VCR.

  • Page 37: Specifications

    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 cabinet. Plastic surfaces are easily scratched and can be marred by alcohol and various solvents.

  • Page 38: Trouble Checks

    ¥ No cassette in VCR. ¥ Eject and reinsert cassette. ¥ Broken tape Ñ try another cassette. ¥ VCR is in pause mode. Press PAUSE or PLAY•PAUSE on the remote or the VCR during recording or playback. ¥ Check the ProTect Plusª feature.
  • Page 39 ¥ 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 continues to rotate for a few minutes after you put the VCR in the stop mode.

  • Page 40: Questions And Answers About

    Marking can be interrupted to allow use of the VCR. Marking will resume again when the VCRÕs power is turned off as long as the tape has not been ejected from the VCR. Yes, COMMERCIAL ADVANCEª...

  • Page 41: Limited Warranty

    ¥ Cleaning of video/audio heads. ¥ Remote control batteries. ¥ A VCR that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes. ¥ A VCR purchased or serviced outside the USA. ¥...

  • Page 42: Index

    CF PLAYBACK Feature ...22 CHAN Up or Down Buttons...12-14 CHANNEL Buttons...33 Checking Timer Recordings...29 Checks, Trouble...36,37 Child Lock Feature ...31 Choosing a Hookup...2 Cleaning the VCR ...35 CLEAR Button...9,12,27-29 Clearing VCR Plus+ or Timer Recordings...29 Clock Setting...9 COMMERCIAL Recording and Playback ...21,22 Questions and Answers About...38...
  • Page 43 Table of Contents ...1 Tape Playback...20 Time and Date, Setting...9 Time Counter...17 TIMER Indicator...29,34 Timer Recording Checking and Clearing...29 Front VCR Line Input...29 Recording ...28 Setting ...28 Stopping ...28 Tracking, Automatic and Manual ...19 TRACKING Button...12,13,19,33 Trouble Checks...36,37 TV Button...11-13 TV Function Buttons ...11-13...
  • Page 44 This will only add delays in service for your product. 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46290-1024 © 1996 Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc. Trademark(s) ® Registered Marca(s) Registrada(s) Printed in Japan Part Number 96-VG4259–1 VQTS3242 (A)

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