GE VG4268 User manual

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First Things First .................................................. 3
Setting up the VCR .............................................. 7
Using the QuickSet Guide ..................................................... 8
Using the Menu to Set Up Features ...................................... 8
Language ........................................................................... 9
Cable Box Setup ............................................................... 9
VCR Channel List ............................................................. 10
To Auto Channel Search ........................................... 11
To Change the Signal Type ....................................... 12
To Add or Remove Channels .................................... 12
Time and Date .................................................................. 12
Auto Clock Set Feature .............................................. 13
Set theTime and Date Manually .............................. 14
VCR Plus+ Channels ........................................................ 16
Additional Set-Up Features in the
PREFERENCES Menu ...................................................... 18
Remote VCRI/VCR2 Option ...................................... 18
Auto Play .................................................................... 19
Auto TV/VCR .............................................................. 19
EnergySaver ............................................................... 20
Front Panel (VCR Display) ......................................... 20
Preferred Tape Speed ................................................ 20
VCR Basics ........................................................ 21
Remote Buttons ..................................................................... 22
Component Buttons ........................................................ 22
VCR Function Buttons ..................................................... 22
TV Function Buttons ........................................................ 23
Playing a Tape ........................................................................ 24
Automatic Rewind ................................................................. 25
Tape Eject ............................................................................... 25
Recording ............................................................................... 25
Check the Safety Tab ....................................................... 25
Recording .......................................................... 27
Recording features ................................................................ 28
Express Recording (XPR) ...................................................... 28
Timer Recording .................................................................... 29
Timer Recording with VCR Plus+ ......................................... 30
Setting Up the Channel List ............................................ 30
Using VCR Plus+ .............................................................. 30
Stopping aTimer Recording ................................................ 32
Reviewing and Clearing Programs ...................................... 32
Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP
(Second Audio Program) ...................................................... 32
Recording Audio Only ........................................................... 33
Playing Back Audio Only ................................................ 33
Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes ................ 34 1

Programming the Remote .................................. 35
Programming the Remote to Control a TV ......................... 36
Operate the TV ................................................................. 36
TV Codes ................................................................................ 37
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Other Features ................................................... 39
COMM ERCIALI*I*ADVANC E ................................................. 40
MOVIEI*I*ADVANCE .............................................................. 43
Picture Search Options ......................................................... 45
Forward and Reverse Search ......................................... 45
Slow Motion .................................................................... 45
Frame Advance ................................................................ 46
Index Search .................................................................... 46
Go-To Search ................................................................... 47
Blank Search .................................................................... 47
Tracking .................................................................................. 47
Auto Repeat ........................................................................... 48
Pro-Tect Plus TM Locking Feature ........................................... 49
Time Counter ......................................................................... 49
On-Screen Displays ............................................................... 50
Audio Set-Up Features .......................................................... 50
Reception ......................................................................... 51
Tape Playback .................................................................. 51
Low Voltage Detection .......................................................... 51
Connections ....................................................... 53
Things to Know Before Connecting Components .............. 53
Connecting Your VCR ............................................................ 54
Jacks and Cables ............................................................. 54
Choosing a VCR Connection ............................................... 55
Advantages of Audio/Video Cable Connections ................. 55
Don't Forget about the AUTO TV/VCR Feature ................... 55
TV with RF Jack Only ............................................................ 56
TV with Audio/Video Jacks ................................................... 57
TV with Audio/Video Jacks and Cable Box
to Unscramble Pay Channels Only ................................ 58
Appendix: Reference ......................................... 59
Front Panel ............................................................................. 60
Display Panel ......................................................................... 61
Back Panel .............................................................................. 62
Troubleshooting Tips ............................................................ 63
Questions and Answers About
COMMERCIALI*,ADVANCE ................................................. 67
Limited Warranty ................................................................... 68
Specifications ........................................................................ 69
Cleaning the VCR ................................................................... 69
Index ................................................................. 70

Hi, my name is Liz...
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 of your VCR's features.
I1 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
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The rest of the book highlights playback and recording
information, contains a detailed connections section,
and a reference section that includes troubleshooting
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Step 1: Unpack What's in the Box
The following items come packed in the box:
• VCR
• Remote control
• RF coaxialcable
Step 2: Install Batteries In the Remote
Control
Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change the
batteries in your VCR remote.
1. Remove the cover of the battery compartment.
2. Place the batteries in the 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 your VCR to your home antenna or cable system
and then to yourTV, use the VCR's ANT. IN and RF OUTjacks for
a good signal as shown.
If you have a TV with AUDIO/VIDEO jacks, use the jacks for a
better connection. Refer to the Connections section, toward the
back of the manual.
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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.
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 your VCR using the ANTENNA connectors
with RF coaxial cable, set the 3 CH. 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 TV Owner's Manual.
Step 6: Turn On the VCR
The first time you connect your VCR and turn it on, a menu
screen appears. This is the beginning of the QuickSet Guide
which helps you to set up specific features of the VCR. If you
choose not to use this Guide, you can set up each feature
individually.
Go to the next step to understand how to move through and
change items in the menu system.
Step 7: Access the 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:
VCR Viewing Channel
When using the ANT. IN and RF OUT
jacks to connect your VCR, tune your
TV to channel 3 or 4.
When using the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks to
connect your VCR, tune your TV to the
TV's video input,
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1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Setup
6 Preferences
7 Audio
8 Language
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2. Press 6 to display the PREFERENCES menu.
PREFERENCES
1 Remote Control: VCR1
2 Auto Play: ON
3 Auto TV/VCR: ON
4 EnergySaver: 2:00
5 Front Panel: AUTO
6 Tape Speed: SLP
7 Set Auto Repeat
8 Commercial Advance
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3. Press 2 to switch Auto Play to ON or OFE
PREFERENCES
1 Remote Control: VCR1
2 Auto Play: OFF
3 Auto TV/VCR: ON
4 EnergySaver: 2:00
5 Front Panel: AUTO
6 Tape Speed: SLP
7 Set Auto Repeat
8 Commercial Advance
O Exit
See Additional Set-Up Features for detailed information
about the Auto Play feature.
Step 8: Set Up the VCR
Once you understand how to move around through the menus,
go to the next section to set up your VCR.
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On-Screen Guide and Additional
Set-up Features
Below is a list of set-up features that you may want to
set up before you begin using your VCR for the first
time.
• Using QuickSet Guide
• Select a Language
• Set up for a Cable Box
• Set up VCR Channel List (Auto Channel
Search)
• SetTime Zone and Daylight Savings (Auto Clock)
• Set theTime and Date Manually
• Set up VCR Plus+ Channels
• Set the Remote VCRI/VCR2 feature
• Set the Auto Play feature
• Set the Auto TV/VCR feature
• Set the EnergySaver feature
• Set the Front Panel feature
• Set the Preferred Tape Speed feature
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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 Fran_ais
Just follow the step-by-step procedures until setup is complete.
Some of the feature options may not apply to your VCR
configuration.
If the menu does not appear:
• Make sure TV is tuned to the same channel as the 3 OH. 4
switch orTV's video line input.
• Make sure VCR indicator is on in the VCR display if you
connected yourVCR using the ANT. IN and RF OUT jacks.
• Check your connections.
If you choose to set up the VCR options individually, then go to
the next section.
If you ever need to manually enter setup.
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
2. Press 5 to display the Setup menu.
Using the Menu to Set Up Features
You can set up features by using the menu system. Each
feature that appears in the QuickSet Guide is explained in this
section as well as a few others you may want to set up before
you begin using your VCR.
On-Screen Menus 1
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