GE VG4062 User Manual Download

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Page 2: ... 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 t...

Page 3: ...ditional Set Up Features in the Preferences Menu 16 Remote VCR1 VCR2 Option 16 Auto Play 17 AutoTV VCR 17 EnergySaver TM 18 Tape Speed 18 VCR Basics 19 Remote Buttons 20 Playing aTape 21 Automatic Rewind 22 Tape Eject 22 Recording 22 Check the SafetyTab 22 Recording 23 Recording Features 24 Express Recording XPR 24 Timer Recording 25 Timer Recording With VCR Plus 26 Setting Up the Channel List 26 ...

Page 4: ...onnectingYour VCR 38 Jacks and Cables 38 RF Jacks and Antenna Cables F type 38 Audio Video Jacks and Cables RCA type 38 Choosing a VCR Connection 39 Advantages of Audio Video Cable Connections 39 TVWith RF Jack Only 40 TV With Audio Video Jacks 41 TVWith Audio Video Jacks and Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels Only 42 Reference 43 Front Panel 44 Back Panel 45 Indicator Panel 45 TroubleshootingTi...

Page 5: ...ions 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 V 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 Y V R...

Page 6: ...he 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 ...

Page 7: ...ss 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 menus appears These menus assist in setting up several of the VCR s features Use the remote s number buttons to select options 1 Press 1 for English 2 for Espafiol Spanish or 3 for Frangais Fr...

Page 8: ...2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Preferences 6 Language 0 Exit 2 Press 5 to display the PREFERENCES menu PREFERENCES 1 Remote Control VCR1 2 Auto Play ON 3 Auto TV VCR ON 4 EnergySaver 2 00 5 Tape Speed SLP 0 Exit 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 Tape Speed SLP 0 Exit See Setting Up the VCRfor d...

Page 9: ... language Set upVCR channel list Auto Channel Search Set up for a cable box Set automatic daylight saving time Set the time and date Set upVCR Plus channels Set the RemoteVCR1 VCR2 feature Set theAuto Play feature Set the Auto I VfCR feature Set the EnergySaver TM feature Setthe preferred tape speed 2 V SETTING UP THE VCR V V V 7 ...

Page 10: ... 6 ChanneLs S Preferences 6 Language 0 Exit 2 Press 6 to select and display the LANGUAGE menu LANGUAGE Select a Language 1 English 2 EspanoL 3 Francois Press MENU to contiune 3 Select English Espafiol Spanish or Frangais French Cable Box Setup This setup applies only when all channels are received through the cable box The VCR will automatically enter the output channel of the cable box when progr...

Page 11: ...output channel of your cable box usually 03 04 or video line input and press MENU CABLE BOX SETUP On what channel does the VCR receive signals from the cable box usually 3 4 or Video 04 Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to continue CABLE BOX SETUP The VCR will nou receive all signals from the cable box on channel 04 Press MENU to continue Once you complete the setup the VCR confirms that Cable Box...

Page 12: ...6 Language 0 Exit 2 Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu CHANNELS 1 Auto ChanneL Search 2 Add Remove ChanneLs Signal Type CABLE 4 VCR PLus Channel List 5 CabLe Box Setup 0 Exit 3 Press 1 to display the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH What type of signaL are you using 1 CabLe TV 2 Antenna 3 Detect Automatically 0 Cancel Select one of the three AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH options Choices one an...

Page 13: ...ween CABLE and ANTENNA To ADD or REMOVE Channels You may want to add or remove channels after you AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH especially if some of the channels have weak signals or you don t want to watch them 1 Press MENU to display theVCR MAIN MENU 2 Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu 3 Press 2 to display the ADD REMOVE CHANNELS screen Use CHANNEL up or down or number buttons to go to the channels yo...

Page 14: ...F if you do not want the VCR s clock to adjust for daylight saving time Set the Time and Date 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU VCR RAIN RENU 1 VCR PLus 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Preferences 6 Language 0 Exit Spring forward Fall backward In the Spring daylight saving time begins on the first Sunday in April Because the clock automatically changes from 2 00 AM to 3 00 AM forwar...

Page 15: ... timer recordings for cable or off air antenna easier but you have to put in a little time right now to set up a channel list A worksheet and abbreviated codes for typical cable services in the U S and Canada are provided on the following pages 1 Press MENU to display theVCR MAIN MENU VCR RAIN MENU 1VCR PLus 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 ChanneLs 5 Preferences 6 Languag e 0 Exit TimelDate Display Pr...

Page 16: ...l _ Numbers for CableTV USA List 35 American Movie Classics 39 Arts Entertainment 57 Black Entertainment 54 Bravo 42 Cable News Network 45 Cinemax 98 Cinemax 2 37 The Discovery Channel 53 The Disney Channel 63 Entertainment Television 34 ESPN Sports Network 47 The Family Channel 33 Home Box Office 95 Home Box Office 2 96 Home Box Office 3 51 The Learning Channel 46 Lifetime 58 The Movie Channel 48...

Page 17: ...adian Home Shopping Network 56 Canal Famille 69 Cathay InternationaITelevision Inc 68 Chinavision Canada Corp 60 Country Music Television 63 Family Channel 62 First Choice 96 First ChoiceTwo 97 First Choice Three 99 First Choice Four 90 House of Commons 91 La Chalne Francalse 51 The Learning Channel 65 MeteoMedialTheWeather Network 48 MuchMusic Network 55 MusiquePlus 52 Nashville Network 73 Newswo...

Page 18: ... 5 Tape Speed SLP 0 Exit Now you are ready to select an item from the menu to set up Remote VCR1 VCR2 Option If you own a compatible RCA GE or ProScan remote that has a VCR2 VCR2mLD or DVDeVCR2 button this feature allows you to set this VCR to respond to that button Press 1 to select the REMOTE CONTROL item Then press the VCR2 VCR2mLD or DVDeVCR2 button to change PREFERENCES 1 Remote Control VCR1 ...

Page 19: ...pe with its safety tab removed to start playing automatically Auto TV VCR This feature controlswhether theTVNCR switch changes automatically to the VCR mode when the VCR is turned on Press 3 to switch between ON and OFE Select ON if you want the VCR to switch to the VCR mode when theVCR is turned on or a cassette is inserted This only applies if you connect the IN FROM ANT and OUTTO TV jacks of yo...

Page 20: ... to switch between SP and SLR When making a recording you can override the preferred tape speed Press the SPEED button on the remote Set the tape speed in the timer or VCR Plus recording menu When you turn off the VCR the tape speed reverts to the one you have selected Tape Speeds SP Standard Play Gives the best quality recording but fewer programs can be recorded on the tape Special effects such ...

Page 21: ...ded tape and recording a program should do just that V However there are other features that enhance the enjoyment of yourVCR but they aren t necessary to get you started If you want to learn more about yourVCR just keep reading 3 V VCR BASICS V V V VCR Basics tells you what you need to know in order to watch a movie or tape your favorite show i _ _ 19 ...

Page 22: ...of the VCR MENU Brings up VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen Used to Select a menu item or exit a menu Numbers 0 through 9 Select a channel up to 99 by pressing two numbers Select a cable channel over 99 by pressing and holding 1 until 1 appears on the screen Then press the other two numbers PAUSE Pauses playback or recording PressPAUSE again to return to playback or recording PLAY Plays a tape Starts...

Page 23: ...tically begins playback if the safety tab on the cassette is removed Press FWD or REV to position the tape Press PLAY if necessary on the remote PLAY PAUSE on VCR to begin tape play Press PAUSE PLAY PAUSE on VCR for stop action If necessary pressTRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the picture Press STOP on the remote STOP EJECT on VCR to stop playback i Pause If you pause theVCR automat...

Page 24: ...he preferredTape Speed setting 2 Press the RECORD button to begin recording 3 Press STOP on the remote STOP EJECT on the VCR to stop recording If you just want to pause the recording for a short time like during a commercial press the PAUSE button on the remote PLAY PAUSE on VCR instead of STOR Check the Safety Tab No matter which recording option you use you need to make sure there is a tape in t...

Page 25: ...operate yourVCR I ll explain the different recording features that are available to suit your needs Recording Features Recording explained in VCR Basics secti o n Express Recording Timer Recording Timer Recording withVCR Plus Copying and EditingTapes 4 V V RECORDING V V o o V 23 ...

Page 26: ... program you are watching 1 Press the SPEED button on the remote if you want to override the preferredTape Speed setting 3 Press the RECORD button to begin recording Repeatedly press the RECORD button to set up the recording duration Rec Ch 36 Record Length 0 00 Press REC to set Length Rec Ch 36 Record Length 1 30 Press REC to set Length Each time you press the RECORD button you add 30 minutes to ...

Page 27: ...elect the line input start time including AM or PM and end time The start date is automatically entered based on the VCR clock Both the date and speed can be changed Timer Recording Information Clock must be set correctly Insert a tape with the safety tab in place and enough tape to record the program PROGRAMS OVERLAP appears if you have entered two programs where the times overlap The output of y...

Page 28: ...lus channel list you can do it now 1 Display the CHANNELS menu from the VCR MAIN MENU 2 Display theVCR PLUS CHANNEL LIST menu 3 Go to Setting Up Your VCR if you need more information on setting up yourVCR Plus channel list Using VCR Plus 1 Press MENU to bring up the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR PLus 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Preferences 6 Language 0 Exit VCR MAIN MENU VCR PLus Ti...

Page 29: ...essary Changing the end time comes in handy when you are recording a program such as a sporting event that may exceed the scheduled broadcast time 7 Press MENU to save the program Program 1 One Time Channel 03 Cable Start Time 08 00 PR End Time 09 30 PR Start Date 10 24 97 Fni Tape Speed SLP Press CLEAR to correct Press RENU to save VCR Plus Recording Clock must be set correctly Insert a tape with...

Page 30: ...ograms that you have already set up 1 Press 2 when the VCR MAIN MENU is displayed to display theTIMER RECORDINGS menu TIMER RECORDINGS 1 Create a New Program 2 Review Existfng Progs 3 Use VCR PLus Code 0 Exit 2 Press 2 to display the REVIEW PROGRAMS screen Program 1 One time Channel 104 Cabte Start Time 12 00 AM End Time 01 30 AM Start Date 10 24 97 FRI Tape Speed SLP Press CLEAR to erase Press ME...

Page 31: ...lank tape with safety tab in place into the recording VCR 5 When you reach the point on the tape or program where you want to begin copying press PLAY PAUSE and then PLAY PAUSE again on the playback VCR You may need to adjust the tracking 6 Press the RECORD button then press PLAY PAUSE on the recording VCR 7 Press the PLAY PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the same time to begin copying the tape To ed...

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Page 33: ...Features to Enhance VCR Operation Picture Search Options Pro Tect Plus TM Locking Time Counter On Screen Displays Tracking V V 5 OTHER FEATURES V 31 ...

Page 34: ...or play pause using slow motion Search works best for tapes recorded at the SP and SLP speeds 1 Press SLOW on the remote to begin slow motion playback 2 UseTRACK up or down to remove any streaks from the pictu re 3 Use FWD and REV to speed up or slow down slow motion playback Press PLAY on the remote PLAY PAUSE on the VCR to return to normal playback The VCR switches automatically from slow motion...

Page 35: ... display the INDEX SEARCH menu on the rV screen If you want to search a certain number of index marks press two number buttons to enter the number of marks you want to search Press CLEAR on the remote to correct an entry Press FWD to search forward or REV to search in reverse TheVCR will locate your index mark and begin playback If you did not enter a specific index number theVCR will locate the n...

Page 36: ...ss STOP to stop zero searching ZERO SEARCH Current tape counter is 2 17125 Press REV to go to 0 00 00 Press SEARCH to exit ZERO SEARCH Searching for 0 00 00 Press STOP to cancel Pro Tect Plus TM Locking Feature To disable the usage of theVCR or to protect your timer recordings you can lock the VCR so that the buttons on the VCR or remote won t work To lock Press and hold either the remote s POWER ...

Page 37: ...approximate end of the program You may want to press PLAY to verify Now you can begin recording at this spot 5 Press INFO to remove the time counter from the screen and return to the normal display mode On Screen Displays The INFO button shows the status of the VCR STOP PLAY RECORD ETC channel number time counter date time and tape speed on theTV screen The date and time must be set before they ca...

Page 38: ...e was recorded on a different VCR Just use theTRACKING buttons to remove the streaks or snow You can also use tracking when you PAUSE a tape to reduce jittering of the picture When you manually adjust the picture automatic tracking is turned off To turn automatic tracking back on press both TRACKING buttons on the front of theVCR at the same time or eject the tape and re insert it Tracking has no ...

Page 39: ...dle after you connect your components Try not to coil any twin lead cables and keep them away from the audio video cables as much as possible Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded Refer to the SafetyTips sheet packed with your unit 6 V V V CONNECTIONS Protect Your Components from Overheating Do not block ventilation holes in any of the components Arrange the components so that ai...

Page 40: ... TV The antenna cable supplied with yourVCR is used to connect the VCR s OUTTOTV jack and yourTV s antenna input RFJack Audio Video Jacks and Cables RCA type The audio video jacks provide very good picture and sound quality and can be used if yourTV has audio video input jacks These jacks are used for most audio video connections between components The VCR audio video jacks are color coded yellow ...

Page 41: ... video jacks and cable box to unscramble pay channels only If you need to hook up additional components not shown in the diagrams here and are unsure of how to connect them refer to the instruction manual that came with that particular component Advantages of Audio Video Cable Connections Using a simple coaxial cable connection gives you good picture quality If your television has AN jacks I highl...

Page 42: ...r cable box To connect 1 Connect cables as shown 2 Return to First Things First then follow the steps Using This Connection Tune yourTV to channel 3 or 4 whichever one you selected with the switch on the back of the VCR Auto TV VCR Setting Set the AutoTVNCR feature to ON To play a tape 1 Insert a tape 2 In necessary press PLAY To record one program and watch another 1 Begin recording a program usi...

Page 43: ...ntenna cable for cable antenna connection 2 for cable box 2 audio video cables To connect 1 Connect cables as shown 2 Return to First Things First then follow the steps Using This Connection Tune yourTV to its video input channel Auto TV VCR Setting Set the AutoTVNCR feature to OFF To play a tape 1 Insert a tape 2 If necessary press PLAY To record one program and watch another 1 Begin recording a ...

Page 44: ... audio video cables 1 splitter To connect 1 Connect cables as shown 2 Return to First Things First then follow the steps Using This Connection Tune yourTV to its video input channel Auto TV VCR Setting Set the AutoTVNCR feature to OFF To play a tape 1 Insert atape 2 If necessary press PLAY To record a scrambled or unscrambled program and watch another unscrambled 1 Begin recording a scrambled prog...

Page 45: ...heVCR including a description of the unit s controls and display You also will find aTroubleshootingTips section in this Appendix which might help to resolve some of those simple problems Finally this section contains your warranty information V 7 REFERENCE 43 ...

Page 46: ...recording to prevent recording of unwanted scenes POWER Turns theVCR on or off RECORD StartsVCR recording Used for express recording Remote Sensor Receives signals from the remote control Aim the remote at this sensor REV Rewinds the tape when theVCR is stopped Searches the picture in reverse during playback STOP EJECT Stops the normal functions such as record playback rewind fast forward or pause...

Page 47: ...ignal from an antenna or cable system when attached OUTTOTV Jack Passes signal to IV using the cable supplied Indicator Panel _5 PowER EE_ vCR Q T_ ER RECORD I POWER Indicator Lights when the VCR is turned on RECORD Indicator Lights when the VCR is recording TIMER Indicator Lights during an express or timer recording or when theVCR is set for a timer recording and the VCR is turned off Flashes whe...

Page 48: ... selected with 3 CH 4 switch on back of VCR Check to make sure the l V s fine tuning is correct for the channel you have selected Check video cable connections between VCR andrV monitor Check to make sure the IV monitor is set to video input channel Try another tape Some snow streaks are normal during search stop action frame advance and slow motion playback Streaks in picture during normal playba...

Page 49: ... recording was to begin Check to make sure the program was entered correctly wrong channel or times Power interruption Reset the clock Check to see if time and date are correct including AM PM Check to make sure the program did not exceed the tape s length or the tape was not rewound beforehand Check to make sure the VCR was turned off at the time recording was to start Check to make sure there wa...

Page 50: ...EARCH menu select either CABLE IV or ANTENNA Tape plays back in slow motion PressPLAYto returnto normal playback Cannot select channels over 69 Cable channels over 69 can only be selected if SIGNALTYPE CABLE ANTENNA feature is set to CABLE Cassette with safety tab removed does not start to play automatically Check to make sure the AUTO PLAY ON OFF feature is set to ON TIMER indicator flashes Clock...

Page 51: ... 7 inches high 93 mm 15 inches wide 380 mm 11 9 inches deep 300 mm 7 5 pounds 3 4 kg 22 F to 149 F 30 C to 65 C 41 F to 104 F 5 C to 40 C Check your cable company s compatibility requirements Cleaning the VCR Use a soft cloth or dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner to dust yourVCR Remove dust from the ventilation holes on the top back sides and bottom of the cabinet Plastic surfaces are easil...

Page 52: ...eted What your warranty does not cover Customer instruction Your Owner s Manual clearly describes how to install adjust and operate your VCR Any additional information should be obtained from your Dealer Installation and related adjustments Signal reception problems not caused by yourVCR Damage from misuse or neglect Cleaning of video audio heads Batteries AVCR that has been modified or incorporat...

Page 53: ...ideo jacks and cable box TV with RF jack only 40 Controls back panel 45 front panel 44 F Eject tape 22 EnergySaver 18 Express recording 24 F EADV button 20 33 FF button 20 42 First setup 3 First things first 3 Front panel controls 44 FWD button 20 21 32 33 35 44 G GO BACK button 20 IN FROM ANT jack 45 INDEX SEARCH menu 33 Indicator panel 45 INFO button 20 35 INPUT button 20 25 Interactive Setup 5 ...

Page 54: ...s 46 SP tape speed 18 Specifications 49 Speed LP 18 SLP 18 SP 18 SPEED button 18 20 27 Speeds recording 18 STOP button 21 22 24 28 33 34 35 STOP EJECT button 21 22 24 44 Stopping a timer recording 28 52 T Tab safety 22 Tape eject 22 Tape playing a 21 Tape speeds 18 Time and date set 12 set daylight saving 12 setting 12 Time counter 35 TIME menu 12 13 Timer recording 25 stopping 28 TIMER RECORDINGS...

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Page 56: ...only add delays in service for your product n IOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis IN 46290 1998Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc Trademark s Registered Marca s Registrada s Printed in Singapore TOCOM 15336640 VQTS3467 A As an ENERGY STAR e Partner Thomson Consumer Electronics has determined that this product or product model meets the ENERGY STAR e guidelines for en...

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