GE VG2042 User manual

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First Things First ........ .......................................... 3
Setting Up the VCR .............................................. 8
Using the Menu to Set Lip Features ....................................... 8
Language ........................................................................... 8
Cable Box Setup ................................................................ 8
VCR Channels List ........................................................... ao
To Auto Channel Search .................................................. ao
To Change the Signal'l'ype ............................................. 11
To Add or Remove Channels ......................................... 3a
Time and Date ................................................................. 12
Set Daylight-SavingTime .......................................... 12
Set the'rime and Date ............................................... 13
Additional Set-up Features in the PREFERENCES Menu ... 14
Remote VCRINCR2 Option ............................................. 14
Auto Play .......................................................................... 15
EnergySaver TM ................................................................. 15
Tape Speed ....................................................................... 16
VCR Basics ........................................................ 17
Remote Buttons ..................................................................... 18
Component Buttons ........................................................ 18
VCR Function Buttons ..................................................... 18
TV Function Buttons ........................................................ 19
Playing aTape ........................................................................ 20
Automatic Rewind ................................................................. 21
Tape Eject ............................................................................... 21
Recording ............................................................................... 21
Check the SafetyTab ........................................................ 21
Recording .......................................................... 23
Recording Features ............................................................... 24
Express Recording ........................................................... 24
•rimer Recording .............................................................. 25
Stopping a,rimer Recording ..................................... 26
Review and Clearing Programs ................................ 26
UsingTwo VCRs for Copying and Editing'rapes .................. 27

Programming the Remote .................................. 29
About Programming the Remote ......................................... 30
Programming the Remote to Control a TV .......................... 30
Programming the Remote to Control a Digital
Satellite Receiver or Cable Box ....................................... 32
Other Features ................................................... 33
Picture Search Options ......................................................... 34
Forward and Reverse Search .......................................... 34
Slow Motion .................................................................... 34
Commercial Scan (Search Button) ................................. 34
Frame Advance ................................................................ 35
Index Search .................................................................... 35
Zero Search ...................................................................... 36
Pro-Tect PlusTM Locking Feature ......................................... 36
Time Counter ......................................................................... 37
On-Screen Displays ............................................................... 37
Tracking .................................................................................. 38
Connections ....................................................... 39
Jacks and Cables ................................................................... 40
RF Jacks and Antenna Cables (F-type) ........................... 40
AudioNideo Jacks and Cables (RCA-type) .................... 40
Choosing a VCR Connection ................................................ 41
Advantages of AudioNideo Cable Connections ........... 41
Don't Forget About the AutoTVNCR Feature ................ 41
TVWith RF Jack Only ............................................................ 42
TV With AudioNideo Jacks ................................................... 43
TV With Audio/Video Jacks and Cable Box
to Unscramble Pay Channels Only ................................. 44
Reference .......................................................... 45
Front Panel ............................................................................. 46
Back Panel .............................................................................. 47
Indicator Panel ....................................................................... 47
TroubleshootingTips ............................................................. 48
Specifications ........................................................................ 51
Cleaning the VCR ................................................................... 51
Limited Warranty ................................................................... 52
Index ....................................................................................... 53
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Hi, my name is Roger... I1
and I wrote this User's Guide. It's my job to see that
you have a rewarding user manual experience.You'll
find that I've arranged this manual to clearly explain
all your VCR's features.
FIRST THINGS FIRST
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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.
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What's Left?
The rest of the book highlights playback and recording
information, contains a detailed connections section,
and a reference section that includes troubleshooting
tips, limited warranty, and index.
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These note boxes give you tips for
your new video cassette recorder.
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STEP 1: Unpack What's in the Box
The following items come packed in the box:
• VCR
• Remote control
• RF antenna cable
STEP 2: Install Batteries in the
Remote Control
Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change the
batteries in yourVCR remote.
1. Remove the cover of the battery compartment.
2. Place batteries in remote, matching the + and - ends of each
battery to the diagram inside the compartment.
3.. Replace the cover.
STEP 3: Connect Your VCR
If you connect yourVCR to your home antenna or cable system
and then to yourTV, use theVCR's IN FROM ANT. and OUTTOTV
jacks for a good signal as shown.
If you have aTV with AUDIO/VIDEO jacks, use the audio/video
jacks on theTV and VCR for a better connection. Refer to the
Connections section, toward the back of the manual.
STEP 4: Plug in the VCR
Match the wide blade of the plug with the wide slot in the outlet.
Be sure to insert the plug completely.
VCR
TV
CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR_ANTENNA
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STEP 5: Tune the TV
Tune theTV to the VCR viewing channel.The VCR viewing
channel is channel 3 or 4 or theTV's video input.
•If you connect yourVCR using the ANTENNA connectors
with RF antenna cable, set the 3CH.4 switch to channel 3 or
channel 4_the channel you want to use on yourTV.
• If you connect your VCR using the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks with
audio/video cables, select theTV's video input to see the
signal. See the "/'VOwner's Manual.
STEP 6: Turn On the VCR
Press POWER to turn on theVCR.Turning on theVCR for the first
time starts the Interactive Setup feature.
STEP 7: Interactive Setup
The first time the VCR is turned on, Interactive Setup--a brief
series of on-screen menusmappears.These menus assist in
setting up several of theVCR's features. Use the remote's
number buttons to select options.
1. Press 1 for English, 2 for Espafiol (Spanish), or 3 for Fran(;ais
(French).
Select a Language.
Seteccione un idioma.
Choisissez une Langue.
1>English
Z Espafiot
3 Fran_ais
The remaining Interactive Setup menus will appear in the
language you choose. Follow the on-screen instructions to
complete the process. VCR Viewing Channel
When using the ANTENNA jacks to
connect your VCR, tune your TV to
channel 3 or 4.
When using the audio/video jacks
to connect your VCR, tune yourTV
to theTV's video input channel.
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STEP 8: Access the Menus
When you've completed Interactive Setup, try out the VCR's
regular on-screen menus.The MENU and number buttons let
you access, select, and change menu items. For example, to
change the Auto Play setting, you would do the following:
1. Press MENU to bring up the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR RAIN MENU
1 Timer Recordings
2Time
3Channels
4 Preferences
5Language
0Exit
2. Press 4to display the PREFERENCES menu.
PREFERENCES
1Remote Control: VCR1
2Auto Play: ON
3 EnergySaver: 2:00
4Tape Speed: SLP
0Exit
3. Press 2to switch Auto Play to ON or OFE
PREFERENCES
1Remote Control: VCR1
2 Auto Play: OFF
3EnergySaver: 2:00
4 Tape Speed: SLP
0Exit
See Setting Up the VCRfor 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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Set-up Features
Below is a list of set-up features that you may want to
set up before you begin using yourVCR for the first
time:
•Select a language
• Set for use with a cable box
• Set upVCR channel list (Auto Channel Search)
• Set automatic daylight-saving time
•Set the time and date
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•Set the Remote VCR1/VCR2 feature
•Set theAuto Play feature
• Set the EnergySaver TM feature
• Set the preferredTape Speed
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Using the Menu to Set Up Features
You can set up features by 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.
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN RENU
1 Timer Recordings
2 Time
3 Channets
4Preferences
$ Language
0 Exit
2. Press 5 to display the LANGUAGE menu.
LANGUAGE
Select a tanguage.
l>Engtish
2 Espanol
3Francais
Press NENU to continue
3. Press 1 for English, 2 for Espafiol (Spanish), or 3for
Fran_ais (French).
Cable Box Setup
This setup applies only when all channels are received through
the cable box. The VCRwill automatically enter the output
channel of the cable box when programming your VCR for timer
recordings.
On-screen Menus ]
Not all the VCR screens are shown in
this manual when explaining
the features.
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