GE VG4258 manual TV Function Buttons

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Using the Remote Control

Buttons

VCR Function Buttons (continued)

PAUSE

Pauses action for viewing during playback.

Pauses recording to prevent recording of unwanted scenes.

PLAY

Plays a tape.

PREV CH (Previous Channel)

Switches between two channels.

Select one channel and then select another. Press PREV CH to switch between the two channels. Turns off VCR when remote is set to control the VCR.

REC•OTR

Starts VCR recording.

Used for one touch recording. See page 28.

REW. (Rewind)

Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped.

Searches the picture in reverse motion during playback.

SEARCH

Displays INDEX and GO-TO SEARCH menus on TV.

Advances tape 60 or 120 seconds during playback.

SLOW up or down

Used for slow-motion playback.

SPEED (Tape Speed)

Selects a recording speed (SP or SLP).

STOP

Stops the normal functions such as record, playback, rewind, fast forward, and pause of the VCR.

TRACKING up or down Lets you manually reduce the streaks that may appear on the picture during play or pause.

Reduces picture ÒjitterÓ during stop-action playback.

TV•VCR

Switches the picture signal so that it either comes from the VCR or the TV channel. See page 10.

TV Function Buttons

Press the TV button to set remote to control a compatible TV. Some buttons may not work with the TV.

CHANNEL up or down

Selects next higher or lower channel in the TVÕs channel memory when remote is set to control a TV.

CLEAR

Removes menus or status displays from the screen.

DISPLAY

Shows the status displays on the screen.

Removes menus or displays from the screen.

MUTE

Turns the TV sound on or off.

Numbers (0 through 9)

Select a channel up to 99 by pressing two numbers.

You can also select a cable channel over 99 by pressing and holding 1 until 1– – appears on the screen. Then press the other two numbers.

OFF

Turns off a compatible TV when remote is set to control that TV.

Used with TV button to turn on a compatible TV (other than GE, RCA, or ProScan) when remote is programmed to control that TV. See page 14.

PREV CH (Previous Channel)

Switches between two channels.

Select one channel and then select another. Press PREV CH to switch between the two channels.

VOLUME up or down

Raises and lowers sound of TV.

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Contents VCR User’s Guide Important Information Product RegistrationTable of Contents What type of Cable-TV system* do you have? Optional Hookups How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapesChoosing a Hookup Choose one answer from belowAdvanced hookup Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable BoxBasic hookup Back of VCRBack of VCR Cable Box Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable boxCable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels Only Back of VCROption B Hookup Connecting Two VCRs for Copying TapesOption a Hookup RecordingInsert batteries in remote Turn on the TV Check accessories with VCRStartup Turn on the VCRPlace channels in the VCR’s memory Press Menu on remote to display the VCR MainSet the time and date Set the Auto TV/VCR featureAdd or remove channels from the VCR’s memory Skip this step if you used one of the basic hookupsSkip 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 Program the VCR for Remote Control Controlling a VCROperate the TV Controlling a TVProgram the remote for a TV Playback Using the Playback FeaturesAuto Play Feature To play a tapeSlow Motion Pause for Stop ActionFrame Advance Manual Tracking Picture SearchAutomatic Tracking Fast Forward SearchDisplay Button Time CounterGo-To Search Commercial Scan Search ButtonIndex Search To Index SearchTape Playback HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX Feature To Select Playback SoundRecording Speeds RecordingsNormal Recording To Make a RecordingRecording While You’re Away VCR Plus+* Recording Standardized VCR Plus+ Channel Numbers for Cable-TVVCR Plus+ Channel Number VCR Plus+TM Channel WorksheetBroadcast or Cable TV Station Name Channel Number You Receive This Station OnStopping 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 Select Cable Box Viewing Channel If you have a cable box, follow the directions belowChecking or Clearing Timer Recordings Timer Recording From the VCR’s Line InputOne Touch Recording Display on TV ScreenRecording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio Program To Record Stereo Broadcast TV or SAPTo Record Audio Only Recording FeaturesRecording Audio Only To Playback Audio OnlyUsing Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes Using Dual Remote with AutoEditTMTape Compartment Location of ControlsFront Panel CHANNEL/TRACKING Up or DownBack Panel Display Panel E R E O H i F i S a PSpecifications Cleaning the VCRTrouble Checks Trouble Heres what to tryRewind does not operate VCR plus+ or timer recording not madeVCR makes noise when stopped Or wrong program recordedLimited Warranty Operating Instructions IndexLocation of Controls Another Worksheet, VCR Plus+ Page 10330 N. Meridian Street Indianapolis, Part Number 96-VG4258-1