GE VG4061 manual Troubleshooting Tips, No power

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APPENDIX A: REFERENCE

Troubleshooting Tips

No power

•Check to make sure it is plugged into an operating outlet.

•Check to make sure your connections are correct.

VCR does not respond to remote

•Press VCR to set remote to control the VCR.

•Check to make sure there are no objects between the VCR and remote.

•The batteries may need changing.

•Make sure the Remote VCR1/VCR2 setting is set to VCR1 so the remote that came packed with your VCR can operate it.

•Remove batteries and hold number button 1 for at least 60 seconds to drain the microprocessor inside the remote. Release number 1 and replace the batteries.

•Remove all batteries for approximately 12 hours. Then replace batteries.

Remote no longer controls a GE, RCA, or ProScan TV

•Press TV to set remote to control a compatible TV.

•Check to make sure the remote is programmed to control a GE, RCA, or ProScan TV.

Remote no longer controls a compatible TV

•Press TV to set remote to control the compatible TV.

•Check to make sure there are no objects between the TV and remote.

•The batteries may need changing.

•Reprogram remote after batteries have been changed.

•Remove batteries and hold number button 1 for at least 60 seconds to drain the microprocessor inside the remote. Release number 1, replace the batteries, and (if necessary) reprogram the remote.

•Remove all batteries for approximately 12 hours. Then replace batteries and (if necessary) reprogram the remote.

Poor or no picture for normal TV viewing

•Check to make sure the VCR indicator is off.

•Check to make sure the TV is switched to an active channel.

•Check to 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 back of 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 to make sure the TV monitor is set to video input channel.

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Contents VCR User’s Guide Product Registration Important InformationTable of Contents Index What’s Left? First Things FirstHi, my name is Susan Read the First Three Sections Connect Your VCR Install Batteries in the Remote ControlUnpack What’s in the Box Plug in the VCR Access the MenusTune the TV Turn On the VCRSet Up the VCR Set-Up Features Setting UP the VCRLanguage Using the Menu to Set Up FeaturesVCR Channels List On-screen MenusAuto Channel Search Detect AutomaticallySelecting Channels Time and DateSpring forward Fall backward Time and DateVCR Plus+ Channel List VCR Plus+ ChannelsTime/Date Display Two-Digit VCR Plus+ Channel Numbers for Cable TV USA List VCR Plus+ WorksheetAdditional Set-up Features in the Preferences Menu Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option Remote Control OptionAuto TV/VCR Auto PlayAuto TV/VCR Learn the Basics to Get You Started VCR BasicsVCR Function Buttons Remote ButtonsComponent Buttons TV Buttons TV Function ButtonsTape Eject Playing a TapePause Automatic TrackingRecording Check the Safety TabAutomatic Rewind Tape SpeedsPage Several Recording Options RecordingExpress Recording Recording FeaturesExpress Recording Timer Recording Information Timer RecordingSetting Up the Channel List Timer Recording with VCR Plus+Press Menu to enter the VCR PlusCode number VCR Plus+ RecordingReviewing and Clearing Programs Stopping a Timer RecordingTwo VCR Connection Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing TapesPage Control Your Other Components Programming the RemoteOperate the TV About Programming the RemoteProgramming the Remote to Control a TV TV Codes Page Features to Enhance VCR Operation Other FeaturesForward and Reverse Search Picture Search OptionsSlow Motion Commercial Scan Search ButtonIndex Search Frame AdvanceZero Search Time CounterTracking On-Screen DisplaysPage Connections Things to Know Before Connecting ComponentsJacks and Cables Connecting Your VCRAdvantages of Audio/Video Cable Connections Don’t Forget About the Auto TV/VCR FeatureChoosing a VCR Connection This connection assumes TV With RF Jack OnlyTV With Audio/Video Jacks All scrambled channels must be viewed through the VCR Appendix a Reference Front Panel Display Panel Timer VCR SLP RECBack Panel No power Troubleshooting TipsRewind does not operate Time did not adjust for daylight-saving time Cleaning the VCR SpecificationsFor how long after your purchase Limited WarrantyIndex Unrecognized NUMBER... Please RE-ENTER North Meridian Street Indianapolis,
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