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GE VG4256 User Manual

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  • Page 1 VG4256 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. VG4256 This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Setting Up the VCR Startup Check Accessories With VCR ________ 8 Insert Batteries in Remote ___________ 8 Turn on TV and VCR _______________ 8 Place Channels in VCR's Memory ____ 9 Add or Remove Channels from Select the Language/Seleccione el Use TV¥VCR Button ______________ 10...

  • 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 using a signal splitter. 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 simple 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 simple 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 Only Pay Channels

    A. Basic hookup. Use this hookup for a simple 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: Connecting A Stereo Amplifier/Receiver

    3. Plug in power cords of amplifier/ receiver, VCR, and TV. 4. See ÒRecording AudioÓ on page 25. Select the line input on the VCR to receive the audio signal from the amplifier/receiver. Play back stereo tapes or receive a stereo broadcast through an amplifier/receiver.

  • Page 10: Setting Up The Vcr

    If you used one of the advanced hookups, tune the TV to the TVÕs video input. (See TV ownerÕs manual for details.) 4. Turn on the VCR. Press POWER on the remote. The POWER and VCR indicators light in the VCRÕs display panel. Remote RF Coaxial Cable (Stock No. 221383) (Stock No.

  • Page 11: Place Channels In Vcr's Memory

    Setting Up the VCR 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 12: Select The Language/Seleccione El Idioma/Sžlectionner La Langue

    The VCR indicator does not light in the display panel. Change channels using the TVÕs remote. D. Return the TV to the VCR viewing channel Ñ CH3 or CH4. E. Press TV•VCR to switch back to the picture from the VCR.

  • Page 13: 10. Set The Alert Sound Feature

    ¥ Select OFF if you do not want to hear a warning. 11. Set the Time and Date. When you first turn on the VCR, the - : - - appears in the clock area of the VCRÕs display panel.

  • Page 14: 12. Set The Automatic Daylight-Saving Time

    B.Press 2 to display the TIME menu. C. Press 2 to select AUTO DST: ON or OFF. ¥ Select ON if you want the VCRÕs clock to automatically adjust for Daylight Saving Time. ¥ Select OFF if you do not want the VCRÕs clock to automatically adjust for Daylight Saving Time.

  • Page 15: Using The Remote Control

    TRACKING Up or Down Reduces the streaks that may appear on the picture during play or pause. Reduces picture ÓjitterÓ during pause. TV•VCR Switches the picture signal so that it either comes from the VCR or the TV channel. See page 10.

  • Page 16: Playing A Tape

    Safety Tab 3. Press PLAY on the remote or PLAY•PAUSE on the VCR, if necessary. 4. Press TRACKING up or down on the remote or the VCR to remove any streaks from the picture if necessary. Details are on page 18.

  • Page 17: Using The Playback Features

    Playing a Tape Using the Playback Features 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: Display Button

    Using the Playback Features DISPLAY Button The DISPLAY 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 19: Index Search

    4. Follow the directions on the screen. Zero Search The zero search feature allows the VCR to quickly return to a counter reading of 0:00:00 anywhere on the tape. This is especially convenient when you want to watch a segment of the tape several times.

  • Page 20: Pause For Stop-Action

    Automatic Tracking The VCR has automatic tracking which adjusts the picture when you are playing back a tape recorded on another VCR. Automatic tracking is turned on when a tape is inserted or the VCRÕs power is turned on. Manual Tracking Occasionally, you may need to manually adjust tracking on a tape recorded on a different VCR or camcorder.

  • Page 21: Tape Playback: Hi-Fi/Linear Feature

    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 22: 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. If you are using one of the basic hookups, make sure the VCR indicator lights in the VCRÕs display panel.

  • Page 23: 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 STOP•EJECT 1. Turn on the VCR.

  • Page 24: Recording While You're Away

    Recording a Program Recording While You’re Away (Timer Recording) The timer program feature lets you program the VCR to record up to eight different programs within a one year period. Before setting the timer, make sure that: ¥ The clock is set correctly.

  • Page 25: Timer Recording From The Vcrõs Line Input

    Timer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input The line input refers to the signal coming from the AUDIO1 and VIDEO1 IN jacks of the VCR. Recording from the line input is convenient if you have a satellite receiver or similar component attached to these jacks.

  • Page 26: 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 27: Recording Audio Only

    Using the Recording Features Recording Pause To prevent recording short passages of unwanted material, use PAUSE during recording to stop and start recording. The VCR automatically switches from pause to stop after a few minutes. Pro-Tect Plus™ (Child Lock) Feature This feature is useful to tamper proof your timer recordings from unwanted changes and/or protect the VCR from misoperation by other users in the household.

  • Page 28: 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 29: References

    POWER STOP•EJECT TV•VCR TRACKING CHANNEL or TRACKING up or down Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCRÕs channel memory. Adjusts tracking during playback. FWD (Fast Forward) Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches the picture forward during playback.

  • Page 30: Back Panel

    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 31: Specifications

    Cleaning the VCR Use a soft cloth or dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner to clean the exterior of the 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 32: Trouble Checks

    References Trouble Checks Sometimes problems can be easily solved by checking a few basic things. Check below before you call for help or take your VCR to an Authorized GE VCR Servicenter. Trouble o power VCR does not respond to remote...

  • Page 33: Trouble Checks

    ¥ Check if AUTO DST is turned on. ¥ 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 34: Limited Warranty

    Pay any Authorized GE VCR Servicenter the labor charges to repair your VCR. ¥ Pay any Authorized GE VCR Servicenter for the new or, at our option, refurbished replacement parts required to repair your VCR. How you get service: ¥...

  • Page 35: Index

    SAP, Recording...24 SEARCH Button ...13,15,17 Searching, Picture...15 Seleccione el Idioma...10 SŽlectionner la langue...10 Sensor, Remote ...27 Setting a Timer Recording ...22 Setting Up the VCR...8-12 PREFERENCES Menu...10-12,15,26 SLOW Button...13,15 Slow Motion ...15 SLP Speed ...20 Solving Problems...30,31 SP Speed ...20 Spanish...10...
  • Page 36 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-VG4256-1 VQTS3240 (A)

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