GE VG4258 manual Add or remove channels from the VCR’s memory, Set the time and date

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Setting Up the VCR

Startup

7. Add or remove channels from 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.

A. Press MENU on the remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU on

the TV screen.

B. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.

C. Press 2 to display the ADD/REMOVE CHANNEL display.

D. Follow the directions on the screen.

E.Add or remove more channels using the CHANNEL up and down buttons.

8.Set the time and date.

When you first turn on the VCR, --:-- appears in the clock area of the VCRÕs display panel.

A. Press MENU on remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU on the

TV screen.

B. Press 3 to display SET TIME AND DATE.

C. Enter the time and date with the number buttons on the remote.

¥Press 0 before single-digit numbers.

Example: press 0, then 5, then 0, then 7 for a time of 5:07. Press 1 for AM or 2 for PM.

¥Press CLEAR on the remote to change incorrect entries.

D. Press MENU on remote to remove SET TIME AND DATE from the TV screen and start the clock. The time appears in the VCRÕs display panel and the time and date appears on the TV screen when you press DISPLAY.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+

2 Timer Recordings

3 Set Clock

4 Channels

CHANNELS

1 Auto Channel Search

2 Add/Remove Channels

ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS

Channels 03

is presently ADDED

Press CLEAR to remove Press MENU to exit

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+

2 Timer Recordings

3 Set Clock

SET TIME AND DATE

Time --:-- --

(hh:mm)

Date --/--/--

SET TIME AND DATE

Time 02:30 PM (hh:mm)

Date 08/04/96 Sunday

Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to set

9. Set the AUTO TV/VCR feature.

Skip this step if you used one of the basic hookups.

If you connected your VCR using the TVÕs video input, you can prevent the VCR indicator from turning on automatically and interrupting your TV signal.

A. Press MENU on remote to see VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen.

B. Press 5 to display PREFERENCES.

C. Press 3 to select Auto TV/VCR: ON or OFF.

¥Select ON if you used one of the basic hookups and watch your VCR on channel 3 or 4 of your TV. Press the TV•VCR button to turn the VCR indicator on or off to switch between the picture coming from the VCR or television channels.

¥Select OFF if you used one of the advanced hookups and watch your VCR on the video input channel of your TV. The VCR indicator will not turn on automatically, nor interrupt the TV signal.

Pressing TV•VCR on the remote will still turn the VCR indicator on or off.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+

2 Timer Recordings

3 Set Clock

4 Channels

5Preferences

6 Audio

7 Language

0 Exit

 

PREFERENCES

 

1

Remote Control: VCR1

2

Auto Play:

ON

3

Auto TV/VCR:

ON

4

Front Panel:

AUTO

0

Exit

 

 

 

 

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Contents VCR User’s Guide Product Registration Important InformationTable of Contents Choose one answer from below Optional Hookups How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapesChoosing a Hookup What type of Cable-TV system* do you have?Back of VCR Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable BoxBasic hookup Advanced hookupBack of VCR Cable Box Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable boxCable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels Back of VCR Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels OnlyRecording Connecting Two VCRs for Copying TapesOption a Hookup Option B HookupTurn on the VCR Check accessories with VCRStartup Insert batteries in remote Turn on the TVPress Menu on remote to display the VCR Main Place channels in the VCR’s memorySkip this step if you used one of the basic hookups Set the Auto TV/VCR featureAdd or remove channels from the VCR’s memory Set the time and dateSkip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups Use Tvvcr buttonSelect the display panel brightness VCR Function Buttons ButtonsComponent Buttons TV Function Buttons Controlling a VCR Program the VCR for Remote ControlOperate the TV Controlling a TVProgram the remote for a TV To play a tape Using the Playback FeaturesAuto Play Feature PlaybackSlow Motion Pause for Stop ActionFrame Advance Fast Forward Search Picture SearchAutomatic Tracking Manual TrackingTime Counter Display ButtonTo Index Search Commercial Scan Search ButtonIndex Search Go-To SearchTo Select Playback Sound Tape Playback HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX FeatureTo Make a Recording RecordingsNormal Recording Recording SpeedsStandardized VCR Plus+ Channel Numbers for Cable-TV Recording While You’re Away VCR Plus+* RecordingChannel Number You Receive This Station On VCR Plus+TM Channel WorksheetBroadcast or Cable TV Station Name VCR Plus+ Channel NumberStopping a Recording in Progress Setting a VCR Plus+ RecordingRecording While You’re Away VCR Plus+ Recording With the VCR Press Power and then Stop within a few seconds Recording While You’re Away Timer RecordingSetting a Timer Recording If you have a cable box, follow the directions below Select Cable Box Viewing ChannelTimer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input Checking or Clearing Timer RecordingsDisplay on TV Screen One Touch RecordingTo Record Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio ProgramTo Playback Audio Only Recording FeaturesRecording Audio Only To Record Audio OnlyUsing Dual Remote with AutoEditTM Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing TapesCHANNEL/TRACKING Up or Down Location of ControlsFront Panel Tape CompartmentBack Panel E R E O H i F i S a P Display PanelCleaning the VCR SpecificationsTrouble Heres what to try Trouble ChecksOr wrong program recorded VCR plus+ or timer recording not madeVCR makes noise when stopped Rewind does not operateLimited Warranty Operating Instructions IndexLocation of Controls Another Worksheet, VCR Plus+ Page Part Number 96-VG4258-1 10330 N. Meridian Street Indianapolis,
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