GE VG4052 User manual

VCR User’s Guide
VG4052
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SAFETY INFORMATION
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL. This symbol indicates “dangerous
voltage” inside the product that
presents a risk of electric shock or
personal injury.
This symbol indicates
important instructions
accompanying the product.
WARNING
To reduce risk of fire or
shock hazard, do not
expose this product to
rain or moisture.
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, match the wide blade of plug to wide
slot, and fully insert.
Attention: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la
fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqú au fond.
Refer to the identification/rating label located on the back panel of your product
for its proper operating voltage.
FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this
equipment may void the user’s authority to operate it.
Cable TV Installer: This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article
820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code,
Part 1) which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies
that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building
as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
Care and Cleaning: Use a soft cloth or the dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner to dust
your VCR. Remove dust from the ventilation holes.
Plastic surfaces are easily scratched and can be marred by alcohol and
various solvents. Avoid excessive use of oil-based furniture polishes since
the materials used in the cabinet will accumulate more dust. A
nonabrasive, antistatic cleaner/polisher is recommended.
Product Registration
Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately. Returning the card allows us to contact you if needed.
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. _________________________________________________
Serial No. _________________________________________________
Purchase Date: _________________________________________________
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VG4052

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Table of contents
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First Things First ................................................................ 3
Setting Up the VCR ........................................................... 7
Using the Menu to Set Up Features ................................. 8
Language Selection ..................................................... 8
Cable Box Setup........................................................... 9
VCR Channels List ...................................................... 10
Auto Channel Search ............................................. 10
To Change the Signal Type .................................... 12
Adding or Removing Channels ............................. 12
Time and Date .................................................................. 12
Auto Clock Set Feature .............................................. 13
Setting the Time Zone ............................................ 13
Setting Daylight-Saving Time ................................ 14
Set the Time and Date Manually ............................... 14
Additional Set-Up Features in the
PREFERENCES Menu .................................................... 16
Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option ....................................... 16
Auto Play .................................................................... 17
Auto TV/VCR ............................................................... 17
EnergySaver ............................................................... 18
Front Panel Brightness (VCR Display) ...................... 18
VCR Basics ........................................................................ 19
Remote Buttons ............................................................... 20
Component Buttons................................................... 20
VCR Function Buttons ................................................ 20
TV Function Buttons .................................................. 21
Playing a Tape ................................................................... 22
Automatic Rewind ........................................................... 22
Tape Eject ......................................................................... 23
Recording ......................................................................... 23
Check the Safety Tab .................................................. 23
Recording .......................................................................... 25
Recording Features .......................................................... 26
Express Recording (XPR) .......................................... 26
Timer Recording ........................................................ 27
Stopping a Timer Recording ..................................... 28
Reviewing and Clearing Programs ........................... 28
Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes ...... 29

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Program the Remote ...................................................... 31
About Programming the Remote ................................... 32
Programming the Remote to Control a␣ TV .................... 32
Operating the TV ........................................................ 32
Other Features ................................................................. 35
Picture Search Options .................................................... 36
Forward and Reverse Search .................................... 36
Slow Motion ............................................................... 36
Frame Advance .......................................................... 36
Index Search ............................................................... 37
Zero Search ................................................................ 38
Commercial Scan (SEARCH Button) ........................ 38
Tracking............................................................................. 38
Pro-Tect Plus Locking Feature ......................................... 39
Time Counter ................................................................... 39
On-Screen Displays ......................................................... 40
Connections...................................................................... 41
Things to Know Before Connecting Components ........ 41
Connecting Your VCR ....................................................... 42
Jacks and Cables ........................................................ 42
RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables (F-type) ................... 42
Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type) ........... 42
Choosing a VCR Connection ..................................... 43
Advantages of Audio/Video Cable Connections...... 43
Don’t Forget About the Auto TV/VCR Feature .......... 43
TV with RF Jack Only ................................................. 44
TV with Audio/Video Jacks ........................................ 45
TV with Audio/Video Jacks and Cable Box
to Unscramble Pay Channels Only......................... 46
Reference .......................................................................... 47
Front Panel ....................................................................... 48
Display Panel .................................................................... 49
Back Panel ........................................................................ 50
How to Find Your TV’s Video Input Channel ................... 51
Troubleshooting Tips ....................................................... 52
Specifications ................................................................... 56
Cleaning the VCR ............................................................. 56
Limited Warranty.............................................................. 57
Index ................................................................................... 58

FIRST THINGS FIRST
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Welcome to your new VCR...
To help you get started using your VCR with
as little reading as possible, we’ve put all the basic
information needed in the first three sections.
To help you along, there’s even a QuickSet Guide the
first time you turn on your VCR, which walks you
through several set-up steps at once.
Getting Started
Before this first step, though, learning about
the time and date, your remote control’s features,
working with channels, and basic video tape
operations are essential to get all you can out
of the VCR. Once you are comfortable with these
features, feel free to refer to other sections because
they cover the more detailed information.
What Remains?
The final sections of this manual contain
playback and recording information, a detailed
connections section, and a reference section including
troubleshooting tips, warranty information, and an
index.
READ ME!
These note boxes give you tips for
your new video cassette recorder.
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SETTING UP THE VCR
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RECORDING
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Step 1: What’s In the Box?
The following items come packed in the box:
• VCR
• Remote control
• RF coaxial cable
Step 2: Install Batteries In the
Remote Control
Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change the
batteries in your VCR’s remote.
1. Remove the cover of the battery compartment.
2. Place the batteries into the remote’s back panel. Match the
positive (+) and negative (–) ends of each battery to the
diagram inside the battery compartment.
3. Replace the cover.
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 to the right.
If you have a TV with AUDIO/VIDEO jacks, use the jacks for a
better connection. Refer to the section, Connections, toward
the back of the manual, for additional connection options.
Step 4: Plug In the VCR
Your VCR’s power cord has a plastic band strung through the
blades. Remove plastic band before plugging the cord into
the power outlet. To remove band, cut with a pair of scissors
and pull it free of the blades. Once the plastic is removed, match
the wide blade of the power cord to the wide slot in the AC
outlet. Be sure to insert the plug completely.
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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 IN (FROM ANT.) and OUT
(TO TV) jacks with RF coaxial cable, set the 3 CH 4 switch to
channel 3 or channel 4 — the channel you want to use on your
TV.
• If you connect your VCR using the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks
with audio/video cables, select the TV’s video input with
the remote’s TV and INPUT buttons to see the signal. See page
51 for more information about your TV’s input channel.
Step 6: Turn On the VCR
Press POWER on the VCR’s front panel or VCR on the remote to turn
on the VCR. The first time you turn the VCR on, a menu screen
appears. This is the start of a QuickSet Guide which helps you pick
different options for your VCR.
Step 7: Using the QuickSet Guide
The QuickSet Guide is an automated procedure that helps you set
up your VCR. The first time you turn on your VCR, the first screen of
the Guide appears.
Select a language.
Seleccione un idioma.
Choisissez une langue.
1 English
2 Espanol
3 Francais
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1. Press 1 for English, 2 for Español (Spanish), or 3 for Français
(French).
The remaining menus throughout the set up will appear in the
chosen language. Just follow the step-by-step procedures until
setup is complete.
If the menu does not appear:
• Make sure the TV is tuned to the same channel as the 3 CH 4
switch or its video input (see page 51 for more information).
VCR Viewing Channel
When using the IN (FROM ANT.) and
OUT (TO TV) jacks to connect your
VCR, tune your TV to channel 3 or 4.
The 3 CH 4 switch on the back of the
VCR determines which TV channel
is used to see the VCR’s output.
When using the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks
to connect your VCR, tune your TV
to the TV’s video input channel with
the TV and INPUT buttons on your
remote control. For more
information about selecting your
TV’s input channel, see page 51.
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• Make sure the VCR indicator is on in the VCR display if you
connected your VCR using the IN (FROM ANT.) and OUT (TO
TV) jacks.
• Check your connections.
If you choose to set up your VCR options individually, then go to
the next section.
Step 8: Access the Menus
The MENU and number buttons on the remote let you access,
select, and change your VCR’s preferences. For example, to select
a different preferred on-screen language than the one you
selected during the initial set up, do the following:
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 Timer Recordings
2 Time
3 Channels
4 Setup
5 Preferences
6 Language
0 Exit
2. Press 6 to display the LANGUAGE menu .
LANGUAGE
Select a language.
1>English
2 Espanol
3 Francais
Press MENU to continue
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3. Press 1 for English, 2 for Español (Spanish), or 3 for Français
(French).
All other on-screen menus are worked within similar ways
using the remote control to follow on-screen instructions.
See Additional Set-Up Features in the next section for
detailed information about accessing menus.
Next Section:
The Menus of Your VCR
Now that you understand how to move around through menus,
go to the next section to set up the individual features of your
VCR.
Quick Set Guide
You can manually access the
QuickSet Guide by displaying the
VCR MAIN MENU, and selecting the
Set-up feature by pressing 4.

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SETTING UP THE VCR
Additional Set-up Features
Below is a list of features that need to be set up
before using your VCR for the first time. Many
of these menus are covered during the initial set
up, but if you ever want to change a menu, refer
to this section.
• Language
• Cable Box Set Up
• VCR Channels List
(Auto Channel Search)
• Auto Clock (Set Time Zone and
Daylight-Saving Time)
• Manual Clock Set
• Remote VCR1/VCR2
• Auto Play
• Auto TV/VCR
• EnergySaver
• Front Panel Brightness 5
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SETTING UP THE VCR
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FIRST THINGS FIRST
1
➣
RECORDING
3VCR BASICS
4
➣
OTHER FEATURES
7
6
CONNECTIONS
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5
➣
PROGRAM THE REMOTE
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8REFERENCE

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SETTING UP THE VCR
Using the Menu to Set Up
Features
You can set up your VCR’s features by using the remote
control’s buttons to enter your choices from on-screen
instructions. Each menu item is explained in this section.
For each numbered selection on the menus, use the same
numbered button on the remote control to select it.
Language Selection
If you did not complete this step in the previous section using
the QuickSet Guide, it is time to select your preferred
language. Once this step is complete, all on-screen displays
will appear in that language.
1. On your remote control, press the MENU button to display
the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 Timer Recordings
2 Time
3 Channels
4 Setup
5 Preferences
6 Language
0 Exit
2. Press 6 to select the LANGUAGE menu.
LANGUAGE
Select a language.
1>English
2 Espanol
3 Francais
Press MENU to continue
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3. Press 1 for English, 2 for Español (Spanish), or 3 for
Français (French). An arrow indicates the selection you’ve
made. Once you have made your choice, press MENU on
the remote to continue back to the VCR MAIN MENU. Is Something Missing?
Not all the VCR screens will always
be shown in this manual when
explaining the features.