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- Page 1 VG4241 VCR User’s Guide We bring good things to life.
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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 product. Model No. VG4241 Serial No. Purchase Date: Dealer/Address/Phone: This symbol indicates... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS First Things First ...3 Setting Up the VCR...7 Using the Menu to Set Up Features... 8 Language ... 8 Cable Box Setup ... 8 To Auto Channel Search ... 10 To Change the Signal Type ... 11 To ADD or REMOVE Channels ... - Page 4 Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type) ... 36 Choosing a VCR Connection ... 37 Advantages of Audio/Video Cable Connections ... 37 Don’t Forget About the Auto TV/VCR Feature ... 37 TV With RF Jack Only ... 38 TV With Audio/Video Jacks ... 39 TV With Audio/Video Jacks and Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels Only ...
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Page 5: First Things First
Read the First Three Sections The first three sections of the manual introduce you to your VCR, and show you how to set the VCR up and use the on-screen menus. Reading these sections gives you the basic information you need to use your VCR. -
Page 6: Remote Control
STEP 3: Connect Your VCR If you connect your VCR to your home antenna or cable system and then to your TV, use the VCR’s IN FROM ANT. and OUT TO TV jacks for a good signal as shown. If you have a TV with AUDIO/VIDEO jacks, use these jacks for a better connection. - Page 7 FIRST THINGS FIRST STEP 5: Tune the TV Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel. The VCR viewing channel is channel 3 or 4 or the TV’s video input. • If you connect your VCR using the ANTENNA connectors with RF coaxial cable, set the 3CH.4 switch to channel 3 or...
- Page 8 2 Auto Play: 3 Auto TV/VCR 4 EnergySaver: 2:00 5 Tape Speed: 0 Exit See Setting Up the VCR for detailed information about the Auto Play feature. Once you understand how to use the menus, move on to the next section.
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Page 9: Setting Up The Vcr
Set-up Features Below is a list of features that you can customize using the on-screen menus. • Select a language • Set up VCR channel list (AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH) • Set up for a cable box • Set automatic daylight-saving time •... -
Page 10: Using The Menu To Set Up Features
SETTING UP THE VCR Using the Menu to Set Up Features You can change the setup of the VCR’s features 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. -
Page 11: All Channels
(usually 3, 4, or Video) Enter 01-13 or INPUT Press MENU to cancel Once you complete the setup, the VCR confirms that Cable Box Setup is complete. The VCR begins scanning for the available channels—this VCR CHANNELS LIST... -
Page 12: To Auto Channel Search
SETTING UP THE VCR VCR Channel List Your VCR may come with a channel list preset at the factory. Even though your VCR may come with a list, it’s possible that you may want to add or eliminate some channels depending on whether they are active. -
Page 13: To Change The Signal Type
AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH Now scanning channel 14 Press any key to cancel 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 CHANNEL up or down should only select the active channels. -
Page 14: Time And Date
• 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. Spring forward; Fall backward In the Spring, daylight-saving time begins on the first Sunday in April. -
Page 15: Set The Time And Date
SETTING UP THE VCR Set the Time and Date Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. VCR MAIN MENU 1 Timer Recordings 2 Time 3 Channels 4 Preferences 5 Audio 6 Language 0 Exit 2. Press 2 to display TIME menu. -
Page 16: Additional Set-Up Features In The Preferences Menu
Now you are ready to select an item from the menu to set up. Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option If you own a compatible RCA, GE, or ProScan remote that has a VCR2, VCR2•LD, or DVD•VCR2 button, this feature allows you to set this VCR to respond to that button. -
Page 17: Auto Play
VCR is turned on or a cassette is inserted. This only applies if you connect the IN FROM ANT. and OUT TO TV jacks of your VCR and TV and watch your VCR on channel 3 or 4 of your TV . -
Page 18: Energysaver Tm
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. Thirty seconds before shutting off, the VCR will warn you with a screen reading, “The VCR will turn off in 30 seconds. -
Page 19: Vcr Basics
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 a program should do just that. However, there are other features that enhance the enjoyment of your VCR, but they aren’t necessary... -
Page 20: Remote Buttons
VCR. MENU Brings up VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen. Used to select a menu item or exit a menu. -
Page 21: Playing A Tape
VCR BASICS STOP Stops the current VCR function such as record, playback, rewind, or fast forward. TRACKING Up or Down Lets you manually reduce the streaks that may appear on the picture during play, slow, or pause. Reduces picture “jitter” during play-pause. -
Page 22: Automatic Rewind
Check the Safety Tab No matter which recording option you use, you need to make sure there is a tape in the VCR, and that the tape’s safety tab is in place. You cannot record on a tape with the safety tab removed. -
Page 23: Recording
RECORDING Several Recording Options Now that you’ve gone through the necessary steps to operate your VCR, I’ll explain the different recording features that are available to suit your needs. Recording features: • Recording (explained in VCR Basics section) • Express Recording •... -
Page 24: Recording Features
Each press of the RECORD button increases the recording time (up to 4 hours). The VCR continues to record for the amount of time you indicate, and then automatically turns off. To stop an express recording, press and hold STOP on the remote (STOP•EJECT on the VCR) for a few seconds, or press... -
Page 25: Timer Recording
The data includes the channel number (press INPUT to select the line input), start time including AM or PM, end time. The start date is automatically entered based on the VCR clock. Both the date and speed can be changed. Timer Recording Information Clock must be set correctly. -
Page 26: Stopping A Timer Recording
• Press and hold the STOP button on the remote (STOP•EJECT button on the VCR) for a few seconds, or press STOP (STOP•EJECT) three times within 5 seconds. Review and Clearing Programs To review programs that you have already set up: Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. -
Page 27: Recording Broadcast Stereo Tv Or Sap
(either 3, 4, or TV’s video input). 2. Insert a tape with safety tab in place. 3. If your VCR viewing channel is 3 or 4, make sure the VCR indicator appears in the VCR’s display panel. If not, press TV•VCR to turn it on. -
Page 28: Playing Back Audio Only
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 the VCR viewing channel (either 3, 4, or TV’s video input). 3. If you connected your VCR using the ANTENNA jacks, tune recording VCR to channel 3 or 4—the one selected on the... -
Page 29: Other Features
OTHER FEATURES Features to Enhance VCR Operation • Picture Search Options • Pro-Tect Plus Locking • Time Counter • On-Screen Displays • Tracking • Audio Reception • Audio Tape Playback FIRST THINGS FIRST SETTING UP THE VCR VCR BASICS RECORDING... -
Page 30: Picture Search Options
3. From PAUSE mode, use FWD and REV to speed up or slow down slow motion playback. 4. Press PLAY on the remote (PLAY•PAUSE on the VCR) to return to normal playback. The VCR switches automatically from slow-motion playback to stop after a few minutes. -
Page 31: Frame Advance
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. To Search: 1. -
Page 32: Zero Search
Pro-Tect Plus Locking Feature To disable the usage of the VCR, or to protect your timer recordings, you can lock the VCR so that the buttons on the VCR or remote won’t work. • To Lock: Press and hold either the remote’s POWER or OFF button. -
Page 33: Time Counter
On-Screen Displays The INFO button shows the status of the VCR (STOP, PLAY, RECORD, etc.), channel number, time counter, date, time, and tape speed on the TV screen. The date and time must be set before they can be displayed. -
Page 34: Tracking
When you manually adjust the picture, automatic tracking is turned off. To turn automatic tracking back on, press both TRACKING buttons on the front of the VCR at the same time, or eject the tape and re-insert it. Tracking has no effect during recording—only playback. -
Page 35: Reception
Tape Playback The VCR records the same audio on both the Hi-Fi and linear tracks on the tape. Hi-Fi sound is recorded on separate left and right stereo channels. Monaural sound is recorded on the linear track. - Page 36 OTHER FEATURES...
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Page 37: Connections
• Place an amplifier or satellite receiver on the top shelf of the stand so heated air rising from it will not flow around other components. FIRST THINGS FIRST SETTING UP THE VCR VCR BASICS RECORDING OTHER FEATURES CONNECTIONS... -
Page 38: Connecting Your Vcr
These jacks are required for antenna or cable-TV connections. RF Jack The RF jacks on the VCR are labeled ANT .IN and RF OUT. The Antenna cable supplied with your VCR is used to connect the VCR’s RF OUT jack and your TV’s antenna input. -
Page 39: Choosing A Vcr Connection
TV/VCR Feature The TV/VCR switch controls whether the picture signal is coming from the VCR or the TV. You can change the setting manually by using the TV•VCR button on the remote, or you can set the Auto TV/VCR feature to automatically switch to VCR mode when the VCR is turned on. -
Page 40: Tv With Rf Jack Only
2. Return to First Things First , then follow the steps. Using This Connection Tune your TV to channel 3 or 4 whichever one you selected with the switch on the back of the VCR. Use the TV•VCR button to watch the VCR. Auto TV/VCR Setting: •... -
Page 41: Tv With Audio/Video Jacks
To connect: 1. Connect cables as shown. 2. Return to First Things First , then follow the steps. Using This Connection Tune your TV to its video input channel. Use of the TV•VCR button is not required. Auto TV/VCR Setting: •... -
Page 42: Tv With Audio/Video Jacks And Cable Box To Unscramble Pay Channels Only
To connect: 1. Connect cables as shown. 2. Return to First Things First , then follow the steps. Using This Connection Tune your TV to its video input channel. Use of the TV•VCR button is not required. Auto TV/VCR Setting: •... -
Page 43: References
APPENDIX A: 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. -
Page 44: Front Panel
TRACKING 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. FWD Forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches the picture forward during playback. -
Page 45: Back Panel
IN 1 3 CH. 4 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 the IN FROM ANT. and RF jacks. AUDIO (R and L) and VIDEO IN Jacks Receives signals from another component, like a VCR or camcorder, when it is connected to these jacks. -
Page 46: Troubleshooting Tips
• The batteries may need changing. • Make sure the Remote VCR1/VCR2 setting is set to VCR1 so the remote that came packed with your VCR can operate it. • Remove batteries and hold number button 1 for at least 60 seconds to drain the microprocessor inside the remote. - Page 47 Check to make sure the tape is not broken. • Check to make sure the VCR is not in pause mode. Press PAUSE or PLAY on the remote (PLAY•PAUSE on the VCR) to return to normal playback. Will not record •...
- Page 48 If Detect Automatically was selected for the Signal Type in the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu, try using either CABLE TV or ANTENNA instead. • May not need to auto channel search if using a cable box. Refer to the VCR Channel List or contact your cable company for more information. Tape plays back in slow motion •...
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Page 49: 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 50: Limited 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: Index
Broadcast stereo, recording 25 Cable box setup 8 Channels, add or remove 11 Channels list, VCR 10 CHANNELS menu 9–11 Choosing a VCR connection 37 , 40 Clearing programs 24 Commercial scan feature 28 Connections 35–40 Eject, tape 20 EnergySaver 16... - Page 52 If your VCR needs service, please contact your dealer or the nearest Service Center from the yellow pages. 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.