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VG4251 VCR User’ s Guide W e bring good things to life..
i Introduction WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this VCR to rain or moisture. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
1 Introduction T able of Contents Important Infor mation Warnings ______________________________ i Cautions ______________________________ i Note to Cable TV Installer _______________ i Product Regist.
2 Hooking Up the VCR Choosing a Hookup The hookups on pages 3 through 5 are divided into two hookup types: Basic (A) and Advanced (B). The basic hookups show the backs of TVs that have only an antenna/cable connection. It is the easier of the two and additional accessories may not be needed.
3 Hooking Up the VCR RF OUT ANT. IN CH. 3 4 AUDIO VIDEO OUT IN L R Back of VCR Back of TV 300/75 Ohm Adapter OR From Antenna or Cable Cable/ Antenna OR VHF UHF RF Coaxial Cable (supplied) 75 to 75/300 Ohm Separator Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box A.
4 Hooking Up the VCR Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels RF OUT ANT. IN CH. 3 4 AUDIO VIDEO OUT IN L R OUT IN Cable Box From Cable RF Coaxial Cable Back of VCR Back of TV Cable/ Antenna OR VHF UHF RF Coaxial Cable (supplied) 75 to 75/300 Ohm Separator OUT IN Cable Box From Cable RF OUT ANT.
5 Hooking Up the VCR Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels Only (such as HBO, Showtime, Pay-Per-View, etc.) A. Basic hookup. Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories. 1 . Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR to either channel 3 or 4.
6 Hooking Up the VCR Connecting T wo VCRs for Copying T apes RF OUT ANT. IN CH. 3 4 AUDIO VIDEO OUT IN L R RF OUT ANT. IN CH. 3 4 AUDIO VIDEO OUT IN L R Playback VCR RF Coaxial Cable (supplied) Recording VCR Audio/Video Cables RF Coaxial Cable or Use the hookup to the TV as previously selected on pages 3, 4, or 5.
1. Check accessories with VCR. Contact your dealer if any items are missing. 2. Inser t batteries in remote. 7 continued on next page Setting Up the VCR Remote (Stock No. 221342) F.AD V SLOW SEARCH POWER REW PLAY FF REC STOP PA USE INPUT PREV CH TRACKING CLEAR MENU 1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 0 CHANNEL DISPLAY SPEED TV•VCR - + RF Coaxial Cable (Stock No.
Setting Up the VCR Star tup 3. T urn on the TV . A. Turn on the TV. B . If you used one of the basic hookups, tune the TV to the channel selected with the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR. If you used one of the advanced hookups, tune the TV to the TV’s video input.
9 Setting Up the VCR 8. Set the time and date. When you first turn on the VCR, --:-- appears in the clock area of the VCR’s display panel. Star tup VCR SLP 6. Add or remove channels fr om the VCR’ s memory . You may want to add or remove channels if some of the channels are not active, have weak signals, or you do not want to watch them.
10 9. Use TV•VCR button. Skip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups. When using one of the basic hookups, the TV•VCR button lets you switch between the picture coming from the VCR or the picture from the TV channel. This button lets you record a program on the VCR while watching another channel on the TV.
11 VCR Function Buttons F .AD V SLO W SEARCH PO WER REW PLA Y FF REC ST OP P AUSE INPUT PREV CH TRA CKING CLEAR MENU 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 CHANNEL DISPLA Y SPEED TV•VCR - + Using the Remote Contr ol CHANNEL Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR’s channel memory.
12 Playing a T ape Operating Instructions To Play a Tape 1 . Turn on the TV and tune it to channel 3, 4, or TV’s video input to see the picture from the VCR. 2 . Insert a tape in the VCR. VCR automatically turns on. The cassette-in indicator lights, and the VCR indicator lights if the Auto TV/VCR feature is set to ON .
13 Playing a T ape Using the Playback Featur es Auto Play Feature This feature lets you tell the VCR whether you want it to automatically start playing a tape that is inserted with the safety tab removed. 1 . Press MENU on the remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen.
14 Playing a T ape Frame Advance Frame advance lets you view one stop-action frame after another. Frame advance works best for tapes recorded in the SP or SLP speed. 1 . Press PAUSE to stop the action. PAUS appears in the VCR’s display panel. 2 . Press F.
15 Using the Playback Featur es Playing a T ape DISPLA Y Button 1. Press DISPLAY to display the status of the VCR, channel number, time counter, date, time, and tape speed on the TV screen. The VCR status will appear in the display panel. The time and date must be set before they are displayed.
16 ZERO SEARCH Current tape counter is 2:17:25 Press REW to go to 0:00:00 Press SEARCH to exit ZERO SEARCH Current tape counter is -2:17:25 Press FF to go to 0:00:00 Press SEARCH to exit Commercial Scan (SEARCH Button) This is useful for scanning commercials or short program segments.
17 Using the Playback Featur es Playing a T ape T ape Playback : HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX Featur e The VCR records the same audio on both the hi-fi and linear tracks on the tape. The hi-fi stereo sound is recorded on separate left and right stereo channels. Monaural sound is recorded on the linear track.
18 Recording a Program Your VCR provides different types of recording. These types are explained in the following sections: Basic Recording – Operating Instructions One Touch Recording Recording Whi.
19 Recording a Program T ypes of Recor dings Basic Recor ding – Operating Instructions T o Make a Recording Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel, either 3, 4, or TV’s video input channel. 1. Insert a tape with safety tab in place.
20 Recording a Program One T ouch Recor ding One touch recording lets you record up to four hours without using the timer program feature. The VCR will turn off automatically at the end of the recording. POWER CHANNEL STOP• EJECT TRACKING RECORD REW PLAY• PAUSE FWD VCR SLP REC RECORD Display showing 30 minutes remaining for one touch recording.
VCR MAIN MENU 1 Timer Recordings 21 Recording a Program Recor ding While Y ou’re A way (Timer Recor ding) The timer program feature lets you program the VCR to record up to eight different programs within a one year period. Before setting the timer, make sure that: • The clock is set correctly.
VCR MAIN MENU 1 Timer Recordings 22 Recording a Program Checking or Clearing Timer Recor dings 1. Press MENU on remote to display VCR MAIN MENU on TV screen. 2. Press 1 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu. 3. Press 2 for Review Existing Progs. feature.
23 T o Record Ster eo Broadcast TV or SAP Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel, either 3, 4, or TV’s video input. 1 . Insert a tape with safety tab in place. 2 . If using one of the basic hookups, make sure the VCR indicator appears in the VCR’s display panel.
24 Recor ding Audio Only You can record audio only from another audio source connected to the AUDIO IN ( L and R ) jacks on the back of the VCR. Any video on the tape will be erased when you record audio only. T o Record Audio Only 1. Press the INPUT button to select a line input.
25 Recording a Program Using T wo VCRs for Copying and Editing T apes Operating Instructions (Refer to hookup on page 6.) Use this VCR as the playback VCR and the other as the recording VCR. 1. Turn on the TV and VCRs. 2. Tune TV to the VCR viewing channel, either 3, 4, or TV’s video input.
26 References Location of Contr ols POWER CHANNEL STOP• EJECT TRACKING RECORD REW PLAY• PAUSE FWD CHANNEL or TRACKING Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR’s channel memory. Adjusts tracking during playback or pause. FWD (Fast Forward) Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped.
27 Location of Contr ols References Back Panel CH3 CH4 Switch Selects the channel to which you will tune the TV to see the VCR picture if you connect the VCR using one of the basic hookups. ANT. (Antenna) IN Connector Receives the signal from an antenna or cable system that is attached to this connector.
28 AM VCR SLP REC TIMER STEREO SAP HI-FI Cassette-in Indicator ( ) Lights when a tape is in the VCR. Flashes while tape is ejecting. Channel Number, Line Indicator ( VID1 ), Time, Time Counter, or Status Indicator The current time, time counter, channel number, or line indicator ( VID1 ) appears here.
29 Format: VHS Record/Playback Video: 4-Head System: Audio: 2 Hi-Fi record/playback system Video Signal System: EIA standard: NTSC color Antenna: 75-ohm external VHF/UHF combined antenna terminal Tune.
30 References T r ouble Checks Sometimes problems can be easily solved by checking a few basic things. Check below before you call for help or take your VCR to an Authorized GE VCR Servicenter.
31 References T r ouble Checks T r ouble Here's what to tr y: Streaks in picture during normal playback Will not record Rewind does not operate Timer recording not made or wrong program recorded .
32 References Limited W arranty What your warranty covers: • Any defect in material or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • Ninety days for labor charges. • One year for parts. • The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first.
33 References Index Accessories, Included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Add or Remove Channels from Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS Menu . . . . .9 Advance, Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 ANT.
For your nearest Authorized Servicenter call toll-free in the U.S.A. 1-800-447-1700 Canadian Consumers – Your toll free numbers are: English: 1-800-522-0338 French: 1-800-522-0445 If your VCR needs service, please contact your dealer or the nearest Servicenter from the yellow pages.
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