GE VG4250 User Manual

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VCR User’s Guide We bring good things to life. VG4250 ...

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This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage" inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury. WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. To reduce the risk...

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Chapter 1 1 Introduction Key Features Overview Your VCR is equipped with features that will add to your recording experience. The following information summarizes a few of these features. Chapter 3 provides more information about the rest of the VCR�...

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2 Chapter 1 Introduction EnergySaver Description: Set the VCR to turn off automatically after one, two, or three hours of inactivity. Requirements: Set the EnergySaver preferences. Express Recording (XPR) Description: Allows the VCR to record for a p...

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3 Table of Contents Key Features Overview ........................................................................................... 1 Connections & Setup .............................................................................................

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Table of Contents 4 Using the Remote Control .................................................................................. 25 Using the Remote Control to Control Components .............................................. 26 Buttons of the Remote ...

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5 Connections & Setup Chapter Overview: • Things to Consider Before Connecting • Choosing Your Connection • Making Connections • Navigating On-Screen Menus • Completing the QuickSet™ Guide • Basic Recording Chapter 1 ...

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6 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before Connecting Components Protect Components From Power Surges • Connect all components before plugging any power cords into the wall outlet. • Always turn off the TV and other components ...

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Chapter 1 7 Connections & Setup Components Connection Go To Title TV + VCR page 8 TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver page 9 TV + VCR + Cable Box page 10 RF Coaxial Cable Using the RF Coaxial Cable to Connect the VCR to a TV The RF coaxial cable suppli...

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8 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup TV + VCR Note: Your television back panel may not look exactly like the model shown here. 1. Connect the VCR to the TV Connect one end of the supplied RF coaxial cable to the RF OUT jack on the back of the VCR and ...

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Chapter 1 9 Connections & Setup TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver Note: Your television and satellite receiver back panel may not look exactly like the models shown here. 1. Connect the VCR to the TV Connect one end of the supplied RF coaxial cable ...

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10 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Need Some Help? If you prefer, we can provide you with the name of an Authorized Service Representative who will visit your home for a fee to install your electronic entertainment system and to instruct you in its...

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Chapter 1 11 Connections & Setup Set the VCR’s CH 3/4 Switch The CH 3/4 switch on back of the VCR determines what channel the TV must be tuned to see the VCR’s image. Choose whichever channel is not used locally in your area. Note: If you con...

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12 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Using the Remote Control to Navigate On-screen Menus The technical term is “Navigation” – how you move through the on-screen menus. Choosing a menu item is the same for all on-screen displays; press the cor...

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Chapter 1 13 Connections & Setup VCR Basics Once your initial settings are complete, you can begin using your VCR. In order to begin, you must first understand some basic concepts. Safety Tab Automatic Tracking The VCR has automatic tracking whic...

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15 Using the VCR’s Menu System Chapter Overview: • Setting Up the VCR’s Preferences • Using On-Screen Menus • Cable Box Setup • Setting Time and Date • Setting VCR Preferences Chapter 2 ...

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16 Chapter 2 Using On-Screen Menus Using On-Screen Menus to Set Up Features You set up many of the VCR’s features by using the menu system as discussed in the previous chapter. Each feature that appears in the QuickSet Guide is explained in this se...

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Chapter 2 17 Using On-Screen Menus 4. If ALL Channels is selected, enter the output channel of the cable box (usually 03 or 04), or if Audio/Video (A/V) jacks connect the VCR to the TV, press the INPUT button on the VCR’s remote control. 5. Once yo...

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18 Chapter 2 Using On-Screen Menus Changing the Signal Type This feature is useful if your cable signal goes out; it allows you to switch to a regular antenna for alternate television reception. 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. 2. Press 3 ...

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Chapter 2 19 Using On-Screen Menus Time and Date Your VCR gives you two ways to set the time and date; manually or by using the Auto Clock Set feature. Using Auto Clock Set enables the time to be updated each time the VCR is turned off by using time ...

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20 Chapter 2 Using On-Screen Menus Setting Daylight-Saving Time 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. 2. Press 2 to display the TIME menu. 3. Press 4 to display the SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS menu. 4. Select one of the options. Notes: DST stands for ...

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Chapter 2 21 Using On-Screen Menus Additional Set Up Features in the Preferences Menu Note: The features described on the following pages are all accessed through the PREFERENCES menu. To Access the PREFERENCES menu: 1. Press MENU to display the VCR ...

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22 Chapter 2 Using On-Screen Menus Auto TV/VCR To control whether the TV/VCR setting changes automatically to the VCR mode when the VCR is turned on, use the Auto TV/VCR setting. To Access Auto TV/VCR: 1. In the PREFERENCES menu, press 3 repeatedly t...

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Chapter 2 23 Using On-Screen Menus Tape Speed You can choose a preferred tape speed for recording; either Standard Play (SP) or Super Long Play (SLP). The speed selected appears in the VCR’s display panel and in timer recording menus. To Select a P...

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25 Using the Remote Control Chapter Overview: • Using the Remote Control to Control Components • Buttons on the Remote Control • Using the INPUT Button Chapter 3 ...

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26 Chapter 3 Using the Remote Control I N P U T T V • V C R REVERSE PLAY FORWARD RECORD STOP PAUSE INFO SEARC MUTE GO BACK 123 456 78 9 0 F.ADV CLEAR MENU SPEED C H A N V O L V O L C H A N TV VCR TRACKING ON OFF Using the Remote Control to Contro...

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Chapter 3 27 Using the Remote Control MENU Displays the VCR’s Main Menu. This is the first step when accessing any on-screen menu such as Language, Preferences, Timer Recordings, etc. MUTE Lowers the TV volume to its minimum level. Press the MUTE b...

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29 Using the VCR’s Features Chapter Overview: • Recording • Express Recording (XPR) • Timer Recordings • Copying and Editing Tapes Chapter 4 ...

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VCR Features 30 Chapter 4 Recording Features Your VCR provides many ways to capture programming: 1. Recording lets you press one button to record a program. 2. Express Recording (XPR) allows recording to start while a program is being watched. This f...

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VCR Features Chapter 4 31 Timer Recording You can program up to eight different broadcasts to be recorded. Notes on Timer Recordings- In order for a Timer Recording to work: • The VCR’s clock must be set correctly. • Insert a tape with its safe...

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VCR Features 32 Chapter 4 Stopping a Timer Recording To Stop or Cancel a Timer Recording in Progress (even an Express Recording): Press and hold the STOP button for several seconds until STOP appears on screen and/or on the VCR front panel. Program 1...

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VCR Features Chapter 4 33 Copying and Editing Tapes Using Two VCRs 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 its VCR viewing channel (either 3, 4, or video line input). 3. If you...

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VCR Features 34 Chapter 4 Commercial Scan This is useful for skipping commercials or short program segments. 1. Press SEARCH once during playback to advance the tape approximately 30 seconds of recorded material. 2. Each press of the SEARCH button ad...

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VCR Features Chapter 4 35 Index Search The VCR has a VHS Index Search System that automatically records an index mark every time you start a recording. During playback you can locate the program you want to play by the number of index marks or by sca...

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VCR Features 36 Chapter 4 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. 1. Press the STOP button. 2. Press the SEARCH ...

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VCR Features Chapter 4 37 0:30:00 Hours Minutes Seconds Time Counter The time counter shows the actual time used in recording or playing back a tape. The time counter helps locate the beginning or end of recorded events. It resets to 0:00:00 whenever...

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39 Other Information Chapter Overview: • Troubleshooting • Front, Rear, and Display Panel Diagram • Specifications • Care and Cleaning • Warranty Information • Finding the TV’s Video Line Input • Advanced Connection Diagram • Glossa...

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Other Information 40 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Most problems with your VCR are addressed in this Troubleshooting section. If you ever have any problems with the VCR’s general, playback, or recording abilities, refer to this section first. General P...

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Chapter 5 41 Other Information The incorrect time or date is shown • A power interruption may have occurred and Automatic Clock Set was not turned on or did not work properly. Check the time zone and Daylight-Saving settings in the TIME menu. • ...

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Other Information 42 Chapter 5 Streaks appear in the picture during normal playback • Press one of the remote control’s TRACKING buttons to adjust for the best picture. • Make sure the tape used is in good condition and not worn out. Tapes play...

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Chapter 5 43 Other Information Recording Problems The VCR will not record • Make sure there is a tape in the VCR. • Try ejecting, then reinserting the tape. • Check to make sure the tape is not damaged or broken. • Make sure the VCR is not i...

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Other Information 44 Chapter 5 Front Panel Front A/V Jacks Receives signals from another component like a VCR or camcorder when it is connected to these jacks. Use INPUT to select L2 to see a signal using these jacks. CHANNEL TRACKING Up ( )/Down ( )...

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Chapter 5 45 Other Information Display Panel Clock/Counter Displays current time, time counter, tape speed, or channel numbers when switching channels. FUNCTION DISPLAYS: dn & Ld (Down and Load) Front panel display alternates between these two w...

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Other Information 46 Chapter 5 Back Panel ANT. IN jack Receives a signal from an antenna or cable system when the VCR is attached with RF cables. AUDIO (R /L) and VIDEO Input Jacks Receives signals from another component, such as a VCR or camcorder, ...

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Chapter 5 47 Other Information Specifications Format: VHS Record/Playback Video: 4-head System: Audio: VHS Hi-Fi record/playback system Video Signal System: EIA standard: NTSC color Antenna: 75-ohm external VHF/UHF combined antenna terminal Tune...

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Other Information 48 Chapter 5 GE VCR WARRANTY What your warranty covers: • Any defect in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • 90 days for labor charges. • One year for parts. The warranty period for rental units begins...

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Chapter 5 49 Other Information Finding the TV’s Video Line Input You need to tune your TV to the Video Line Input if you are using the VCR’s Audio/Video (A/V) OUT jacks to connect to the TV’s A/V input jacks. You must select the TV’s Video L...

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Other Information 50 Chapter 5 Advanced Connection TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver Cables: A/V and RF Coaxial Note: Your satellite receiver and television back panels may not look exactly like the models shown here. This connection can also be used f...

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Chapter 5 51 Other Information Glossary A/V Jacks & Cables Commonly called “RCA-type” cables. Improves picture and sound quality over RF Coaxial cables. A/V cables are required for stereo audio. EnergySaver Automatically turns the VCR off ...

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Index 52 Chapter 5 A ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS screen 18 ANTENNA button 22 Arrow buttons 44 AUDIO IN jacks 50 Audio/Video (A/V) jacks 17, 44, 46 Auto channel search 17 Auto clock feature 19 Auto play feature 13, 21 Auto TV/VCR feature 22 Automatic r...

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Chapter 5 53 Index S Safety tab 13, 21 SAP, recording 32 Search forward 33 reverse 33 SEARCH button 35 searching tapes Commercial Scan 34 Set up auto play feature 21 auto TV/VCR feature 22 cable box 16 language feature 16 PREFERENCES menu ...

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