GE VG4271 User Manual Download

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Page 2: ...his 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 dust...

Page 3: ...ures in the Preferences Menu 14 Remote VCR1 VCR2 Option 15 Auto Play 15 EnergySaver 16 Front Panel Brightness VCR Display 16 Preferred Tape Speed 16 VCR Basics 17 Remote Buttons 18 Playing a Tape 19 Automatic Rewind 20 Tape Eject 20 Recording 20 Check the Safety Tab 20 Recording 21 Recording Features 22 Express Recording XPR 22 Timer Recording 23 Stopping a Timer Recording 24 Reviewing and Clearin...

Page 4: ...tion 33 Tape Playback 33 Connections 35 Connecting Your VCR 36 Jacks and Cables 36 Choosing a VCR Connection 37 Advantages of Audio Video Cable Connections 37 TV with RF Jack Only 38 TV with Audio Video jacks 39 TV with Audio Video Jacks and Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels Only 40 References 41 Front Panel 42 Indicator Panel 43 Back Panel 44 Troubleshooting Tips 45 Finding the Video Input Cha...

Page 5: ...ning about the time and date your remote control s features working with channels and basic video tape operations is essential for you to get all that 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 V V II I What Remains The final sections of this manual contain playback and recording informat...

Page 6: ...ble system and then to your TV use the VCR s ANT IN and RFOUT jacks as shown to the right for a good signal If you have a TV with AUDIONIDEO jacks use these 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...

Page 7: ...time you turn on your VCR the first screen of the guide appears Use the remote control s number buttons to select your choice Select a language Seleccione un idioma Choisissez une langue 1 English 2 Espa_ol 3 Frangais 1 Press 1 for English 2 for Espafiol Spanish or 3 for Frangais French The remaining menus throughout the set up will appear in the chosen language Just follow the step by step proced...

Page 8: ...to display the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU I Timer Recodings 2 Time 3 Channels 4 Setup 5 Preferences 6 Audio 7 Language 0 Exit 2 Press 7 to display the LANGUAGE menu LANGUAGE Select a language 1 English 2 Espafiol 3 Franqais Press MENU to continue On the remote control press 1 for English 2 for Espafiol Spanish or 3 for Frangais French An arrow will highlight your choice between the number and the...

Page 9: ...sing your VCR for the first time Preferred Language Cable Box Connections VCR Channel List Auto Channel Search Auto Clock Set Time Zone and Daylight Saving Auto Clock Manual Time and Date Set Remote VCR1 VCR2 Auto Play EnergySaver Front Panel Brightness Preferred Tape Speed V SETTING UP THE VCR I I I V V II I V V 7 ...

Page 10: ...et up before you begin using your VCR 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 MENU 1 Timer Recodings 2 Time 3 Channels 4 Setup 5 Preferences 6 Audio 7 Language 0 Exit 2 Press 7 to select the LANGUAGE menu LANGUAGE Select a language 1 English 2 Espafiol 3 Frangais Press MENU to continue Select...

Page 11: ...le box to receive ALL channels or only SOME channels 1 ALL channels 2 Only SOME channels 3 Cancel setup If you selected ALL channels enter the output channel of your cable box usually 03 or 04 or press INPUT for 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 Enter 01 13 or INPUT Press MENU to cancel Continued on ...

Page 12: ... channel 04 Press MENU to continue VCR Channels List If you use a cable box for all channels this step is not necessary Your VCR may come with a channel list preset at the factory Even though your VCR may come with a list it s possible that you may want to add or eliminate some channels depending on whether they are active To Auto Channel Search 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN M...

Page 13: ...omatically A strong cable or antenna signal in your area may cause Auto Detect to mis detect If this should happen select 1 or 2 for the system you have AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH Now scanning channel 14 Press any key to cancel The VCR begins scanning for the available channels this takes about one to two minutes When the scan is complete the VCR tunes to the lowest channel number At this point pressing ...

Page 14: ...f The Auto Clock is advantageous because it updates the time for you automatically Before you set the time and date set the Auto DST Daylight Saving Time feature to ON or OFF for your area Auto Clock Set Feature The Auto Clock Set feature is set to ON at the factory In the ON setting the VCR looks for a channel carrying XDS Extended Data Services information XDS updates the clock using the Coordin...

Page 15: ...er marks your choice Once selected hit MENU to continue 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 VCR MAIN MENU Timer Recodings Time hannels TIME I Set Time and Date 2 Auto Clock Set ON 3 Set Time Zone 4 Set Daylight Savings XDS Time Data was found on channel 20 0 Exit The TIME menu of your VCR 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 select SET ...

Page 16: ...git numbers and follow the on screen directions SET TIME AND DATE Time 12 34 PM Date 11 18 99 Thursday Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to set Additional Set up Features in the Preferences Menu The features in this section are all accessed through the PREFERENCESmenu 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU 2 Press 5 to display the PREFERENCES menu Now you are ready to select an item from the me...

Page 17: ... change the remote setting to VCR2 the remote that came with your VCR will no longer control it To change the setting back to VCR1 allowing the original remote control which came with your VCR to control the unit use the compatible remote to display the PREFERENCESmenu press 1 then press the VCR button on the original remote control Remote Control Option Changing the remote option to VCR2 disables...

Page 18: ...ay panel on the front of the VCR In the PREFERENCESmenu press 5 to switch between the options AUTO brightens the display when the VCR is on and dims the display when the VCR is off BRIGHT keeps the display bright when the VCR is on or off DIM keeps the display at a low brightness level at all times Preferred Tape Speed You can set the preferred tape speed between Standard Play SP and Super Long Pl...

Page 19: ...ded tape and recording a program should do just that However there are other features that enhance the enjoyment of your VCR but they aren t necessary to get you started If you want to learn more about your VCR just keep reading 3 V VCR BASICS V V II I V V I VCR Basics tells you what you need to know in order to watch a movie or J tape your favorite show 17 ...

Page 20: ...ponent connected to the AUDIO VIDEO IN jacks on the back of the VCR See page 49 for more information about the line input MENU Brings up VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen 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 Press P...

Page 21: ...m the VCR or cable antenna system Playing a Tape 1 Tune the TV to your VCR viewing channel 3 4 or TV_ video input 2 Insert a tape in the VCR If the Auto Play feature is set to ON the tape automatically begins playback if the safety tab on the cassette is removed Press FORNARD or REVERSE to position the tape Press PLY if necessary PLAY PAUSE on the VCR to begin playing the tape Press FAUSE PLA PAUS...

Page 22: ...ou can use basic recording 1 Set the tape speed by pressing the SPEED button on the remote 2 Press the RECORD button to begin recording 3 Press STOP to stop recording If you just want to pause the recording for a short time such as during a commecial press FAUSE instead of STOP Check the Safety Tab No matter which recording option you use you need to make sure there is a tape in the VCR and that t...

Page 23: ...explain the different advanced recording features available to suit your needs Recording Features on your VCR include Recording explained in VCR Basics section Express Recording Timer Recording Broadcast Stereo or Second Audio Program SAP Audio Only Recording Copying and Editing Tapes 14 V V RECORDING V i I V V 21 ...

Page 24: ...maining portion of the program you are watching 1 Set the tape speed to SP or SLP by pressing the SPEED button on the remote control 2 Press the RECORD button to begin recording 3 Repeatedly press the RECORD button to set up the recording time 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...

Page 25: ...hannel number press INPUT to select the line input start time including AM or PM and end time The start date is automatically entered based on the VCR clock The date and or speed can be changed when flashing For more information abbout your TV s INPUT channel refer to page 49 Continued on next page 33mer Recording Information The Clock must be set correctly Insert a tape with the safety tab in pla...

Page 26: ...TOP button for three seconds or press the STOP button three times Reviewing and Clearing Programs To review programs that you have already set up 1 Press 1 when the VCR MAIN MENU is displayed to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu TIMER RECORDINGS I Create a New Program 2 Review Existing Progs 0 Exit 2 Press 2 to display the REVIEW EXISTING PROGS screen Program 1 One time Channel 104 CabLe Start Tim...

Page 27: ... record See Other Features section AUDIO I Reception STEREO 2 Tape Playback HI FI 0 Exit 7 PressRECORD to start recording 8 PressSTOP when you arefinished Recording Audio Only You can record audio only from another audio source connected to the AUDIO IN R and L MONO jacks on the back of the VCR Press the INPUT button on the remote to select the line input The VCR will record audio from the audio e...

Page 28: ...e 49 for INPUT information 4 If you are using coaxial cables for the connection tune recording VCRto channel 3 or 4 the one selected on the playback VCR If you are using audio video cables select the line input on the recording VCR 5 Insert the tape you want to copy into playback VCR Insert a blank tape with its safety tab in place into recording VCR 6 Using visual search locate the segment you wa...

Page 29: ...I I FeaZes to Enhance VCR Operation Picture Search Options Pro Tect Plus Locking Tracking Time Counter On Screen Displays Audio Reception Audio Playback V V V 5 V OTHER FEATURES V V 27 ...

Page 30: ... in reverse 2 Press FWD or REV again or press PLAY to return to normal playback Slow Motion You can view a tape during play or play pause using slow motion Slow motion works well for tapes recorded at the SP or SLPspeed 2 Press SLOW on the remote to begin slow motion playback During playback press PAUSE and then FWD or REV to begin slow motion playback Press FWD to increase or REV to decrease the ...

Page 31: ...ndex Search System that automatically records an index mark on the tape 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 scanning The VCR will search forward or reverse from the location you are on the tape To Search 1 Press STOP 2 Press SEARCH on the remote to display the INDEX SEARCH menu on the TV screen If you want ...

Page 32: ... tape Zero Search The zero search feature enables the VCR to quickly return to a counter reading of 0 00 00 anywhere on the tape This is especially convenient when you want to repeat a segment of the tape several times 1 Go to the beginning of the program you wish to return to 2 Press INFO twice to display the timer counter on the TV screen 3 Press CLEAR to reset the counter to 0 00 00 4 Continue ...

Page 33: ...ally if the tape was recorded on a different VCR Just use the CHANNEL TRACKING buttons TRACKING on the remote to reduce the distortion 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 CHANNEL TRACKING buttons on the front of the VCR at the same time ...

Page 34: ... displays Press INFO again to have only the time counter remain on the screen Press INFO again to have no displays appear on the TV screen This is useful for dubbing tapes Turning off the VCR also resets the displays Audio Set up Features The audio setup features enhance your tape playback and recordings The features in this section are accessed through the AUDIO menu and are shown in the displays...

Page 35: ...and linear tracks Tape Playback The VCR records the same audio on both the Hi Fi and linear tracks on the tape Hi Fi sound is recorded on separate left and right stereo channels Monaural sound is recorded on the linear track Press 2 to switch between Tape Playback HI FI LINEAR and MIX To enjoy Hi Fi sound connect your VCR to a stereo television or amplifier receiver using the audio video jacks The...

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Page 37: ...le 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 Safety Tips sheet packed with your unit Protect Your Components from Overheating Do not block ventilation holes in any of the components Arrange the components so that air can circulate free...

Page 38: ...d with your VCR is used to connect the VCR s RF OUT jack and your TV s antenna input Audio Video Jacks and Cables RCA type The AUDIONIDEO jacks provide very good picture quality and mono sound and can be used if your TV has audio video input jacks For more information about input channels see page 49 These jacks are used for most audio video connections between components The VCR AUDIONIDEO jacks ...

Page 39: ...ble Pay Channels Only If you need to connect 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 audio video jacks though it is highly recommended tha...

Page 40: ...tion 2 for cable box To connect 1 Connect cables as shown 2 Return to First Things First then follow the steps Using This Connection Tune your TV to channel 3 or 4 whichever one you selected with the 3 CH 4 switch on the back of the VCR To play a tape 1 Insert a tape 2 If necessary press PLAY To record one program and watch another 1 Begin recording a program using one ofthe recording features 2 P...

Page 41: ...ntenna 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 your TV to its video input channel see page 49 for more information Use of TV VCR button is not required To play a tape 1 Insert a tape 2 If necessary press PLAY To record one program and watch another 1 Begin recording a progra...

Page 42: ...coaxial cables 2 audio video cables 1 splitter connect Connect cables as shown Return to First Things First then follow the steps Using This Connection Tune your TV to its video input channel see page 49 for more information Use of TVoVCR button is not required To play a tape 1 Insert a tape 2 If necessary press PLAY To record a scrambled or unscrambled program and watch another unscrambled progra...

Page 43: ...unit s controls and displays You will also find the section Troubleshooting Tips How To Find Your TV s INPUT Channel and an index These areas might help resolve some of those simple problems Finally this section of the manual also contains your warranty information V V V In I V I7 V REFERENCES 41 ...

Page 44: ...cording to prevent recording of unwanted scenes POWER Turns the VCR on or off RECORD Starts VCR recording Used for express recording Remote Sensor Receives signals from the remote control Aim the remote at this sensor REV Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped Searches the picture in reverse during playback Starts slow motion during play pause and decreases slow motion speed STOP EJECT Stops the...

Page 45: ... Shows what the VCR is doing BYE Power off EJEC Tape eject FF Fast Forward HI Power on PLAY Playback flashes during play pause and search features REC Record RFW Rewind SAFE Pro Tect Plus is turned on SCH Forward search SCH Reverse search STOP A tape is stopped TIMER Lights during an express or timer recording or when the VCR is turned off and set for a timer recording Flashes when a timer recordi...

Page 46: ...and L and VIDEO IN Jacks Receives signals from another component like a VCR or camcorder when it isconnected to these jacks Use INPUT on the remote to select L to record from these jacks AUDIO R and L and VIDEO OUT Jacks Sends signals from VCR to another component like a TV or VCR when it isconnected to these jacks ANT IN Jack Receives a signal from an antenna or cable system when attached RF OUT ...

Page 47: ...o make sure the antenna connections are secure and correct Snowy or no picture during playback Press TV VCR to turn VCR indicator on Check TV channel selected 3 or 4 to make sure it matches the channel selected with 3 CH 4 switch on the back of the VCR Check to make sure the TV s fine tuning is correct for the channel you have selected Check video cable connections between VCR and TV monitor Check...

Page 48: ... to normal playback Check the ProTect Plus TM feature Rewind does not operate Check to make sure the tape is not already rewound Timer recording not made or wrong program recorded Check to make sure the cable box was turned on when 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 ...

Page 49: ... Check to make sure the Signal Type CABLE ANTENNA feature is set correctly If Detect Automatically was selected for the Signal Type in the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu try using either CABLE TV or ANTENNA instead May not be necessary if using a cable box for all channels Contact your local cable company for more information Tape plays back in slow motion Press PLAY to return to normal playback Cannot ...

Page 50: ...pe Playback feature is set to HI FI to hear stereo sound during playback The tape you are playing must be recorded in HI FI in order to play back in HI FI Must use the AUDIO VIDEO jacks on the back of the VCR to hear stereo sound Stereo audio too noisy Stereo signal is weak Set Reception STEREO SAP MONO feature to MONO Press one of the TRACKING up or down buttons to minimize the noise 48 ...

Page 51: ... it However a TV s INPUT channel varies for different brands and different models Below are some steps to help you find it Pressing a button on the TV s remote control seetable below Selecting the channel from the TV s menu system see table below Tuning directly to the channel by selecting a specific channel number see table below Going through all the channels in the channel list by pressing the ...

Page 52: ...s 3 66 inches high 93 mm 14 96 inches wide 380 mm 11 81 inches deep 300 mm 6 8 pounds 3 1 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 Specifications are subject to change Cleaning the VCR Use a soft cloth or dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner to dust your VCR Remove dust from the ventilation holes on the top back sides and bo...

Page 53: ...ted 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 your VCR Damage from misuse or neglect Cleaning of video audio heads Batteries A VCR that has been modified or incorpora...

Page 54: ...installing in the remote 4 Broadcast stereo recording 25 CABLE box setup menu 9 Cable box setup 9 Cables positioning 35 Cables types of 36 Channel 3 4 switch 5 44 CHANNEL buttons 18 Channel VCR viewing 5 CHANNEL TRACKING button 42 Channels adding removing 12 CHANNELS menu 9 Cleaning the VCR 50 CLEAR button 18 30 Clearing programs 24 Commercial scan 29 Connecting your VCR 4 36 Connections 35 a v ca...

Page 55: ...NPUT button 18 J 43 F F ADV button 18 Forward and reverse search 28 Frame advance 29 Front panel diagram 42 Front panel display feature 16 FWD button 42 G GO BACK button 18 Jacks ANT IN 44 Audio video 44 RF OUT 44 Jacks types of 36 L LINEAR 33 Locking feature 31 II H Hi Fi 33 MENU button Mono 33 6 9 18 53 ...

Page 56: ...REC button 18 54 Reception mono 33 SAP 33 Stereo 33 RECORD button 42 Recording 20 audio only 25 broadcast stereo TV 25 copying and editing tapes 26 SAP 25 timer 23 XPR 22 Remote installing batteries 4 Remote Control Option 15 Remote sensor 42 Remote VCR1 VCR2 option 15 Removing adding channels 12 REV button 18 42 REVERSE button 30 Reviewing programs 24 Rewind automatic 20 RF OUT jack 5 44 Safety t...

Page 57: ...SP 16 Specifications 50 SPEEDbutton 19 Stereo 33 STOP button 19 30 STOP EJECT button 42 Stopping a timer recording 24 T Tape ejecting 20 playback 33 speeds 16 Time Counter 31 Time indicator 43 Timer recording 22 23 stopping 24 TRACK buttons 19 Tracking 31 Troubleshooting tips 45 TV VCR button 19 V VCR channel list 9 VCR indicator 43 VCR MAIN MENU 9 VCR viewing channel 5 W Warranty 51 X XPR express...

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Page 60: ...ll only add delays in service for your product n IOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis IN 46290 1999 Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc Trademark s Registered Marca s Registrada s Printed in Japan TOCOM 15407580 VQTS3544A As an ENERGY STAR Partner Thomson Consumer Electronics has determined that this product or product model meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy ...

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