GE VG4258 manual Controlling a VCR, Program the VCR for Remote Control

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Using the Remote Control

Controlling a VCR

The VCRÕs remote controls two compatible GE, RCA, or ProScan VCRs with the VCR1 and VCR2 buttons. Most compatible VCRs automatically respond to VCR1 without being programmed. If you own two compatible VCRs, test them to see if VCR1 turns on both VCRs. If it does, then you may want to program this VCR to respond to the VCR2 button on the remote.

Program the VCR for Remote Control

Set the Remote Control feature of the VCR to the VCR1 or VCR2 position. The remote then controls the VCR with either the VCR1 or VCR2 button Ñ whichever position you select in the menu.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 5 to display PREFERENCES.

3.Press 1 to activate the Remote Control feature.

4. Press VCR1 or VCR2 to change the setting and program this VCR to respond to the VCR1 or VCR2 button Ñ whichever you select.

Important Reminder: Remember you must press VCR1 or VCR2 on the remote Ñ whichever you selected in the menu Ñ before the remote will operate this VCR.

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PREFERENCES

 

 

( PRESS VCR2 TO CHANGE )

 

 

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 hookupPlug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable box Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All ChannelsBack of VCR Cable Box 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 dateUse Tvvcr button Select the display panel brightnessSkip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups Buttons Component ButtonsVCR Function Buttons TV Function Buttons Controlling a VCR Program the VCR for Remote ControlControlling a TV Program the remote for a TVOperate the TV To play a tape Using the Playback FeaturesAuto Play Feature PlaybackPause for Stop Action Frame AdvanceSlow Motion 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 NumberSetting a VCR Plus+ Recording Recording While You’re Away VCR Plus+ RecordingStopping a Recording in Progress Recording While You’re Away Timer Recording Setting a Timer RecordingWith the VCR Press Power and then Stop within a few seconds 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 Index Location of ControlsOperating Instructions Another Worksheet, VCR Plus+ Page Part Number 96-VG4258-1 10330 N. Meridian Street Indianapolis,