GE VG4258 manual Using the Playback Features, To play a tape, Auto Play Feature

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Playing a Tape

Playback

To play a tape

1. Turn on the TV and tune it to channel 3, 4, or TVÕs 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. The tape automatically begins playback if the safety tab on the cassette has been removed and the Auto Play feature is turned on.

POWER EJECT

REW PLAY FWD

RECORD STOP PAUSE

CHANNEL CHANNEL

TV • VCR

INPUT

TRACKING TRACKING

Safety Tab

3. Press PLAY, if necessary. PLAY appears in the VCRÕs display panel.

4. Press TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the picture, if necessary. Details are on page 17.

5. Press STOP.

6. Press REW.

End of Tape

The VCR automatically rewinds the tape if it reaches the end of the tape during playback.

Power Off

If you press POWER while a tape is rewinding, the VCR turns off automatically when it is completely rewound.

7. Press EJECT on the VCR to eject the tape once it is completely rewound.

Using the Playback Features

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.

2. Press 5 to display the PREFERENCES menu.

3. Press 2 to select Auto Play: ON or OFF.

¥Select ON to have a tape with its safety tab removed start playing automatically.

¥Select OFF if you do not want a tape with its safety tab removed to start playing automatically.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+

2 Timer Recordings

3 Set Clock

4 Channels

5 Preferences

 

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 Choosing a Hookup Optional Hookups How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapesWhat type of Cable-TV system* do you have? Choose one answer from belowBasic hookup Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable BoxAdvanced 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 Back of VCR Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels OnlyOption a Hookup Connecting Two VCRs for Copying TapesOption B Hookup RecordingStartup Check accessories with VCRInsert batteries in remote Turn on the TV Turn on the VCRPress Menu on remote to display the VCR Main Place channels in the VCR’s memoryAdd or remove channels from the VCR’s memory Set the Auto TV/VCR featureSet the time and date 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 Controlling a VCR Program the VCR for Remote ControlOperate the TV Controlling a TVProgram the remote for a TV Auto Play Feature Using the Playback FeaturesPlayback To play a tapeSlow Motion Pause for Stop ActionFrame Advance Automatic Tracking Picture SearchManual Tracking Fast Forward SearchTime Counter Display ButtonIndex Search Commercial Scan Search ButtonGo-To Search To Index SearchTo Select Playback Sound Tape Playback HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX FeatureNormal Recording RecordingsRecording Speeds To Make a RecordingStandardized VCR Plus+ Channel Numbers for Cable-TV Recording While You’re Away VCR Plus+* RecordingBroadcast or Cable TV Station Name VCR Plus+TM Channel WorksheetVCR Plus+ Channel Number 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 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 ProgramRecording Audio Only Recording FeaturesTo Record Audio Only To Playback Audio OnlyUsing Dual Remote with AutoEditTM Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing TapesFront Panel Location of ControlsTape Compartment CHANNEL/TRACKING Up or DownBack Panel E R E O H i F i S a P Display PanelCleaning the VCR SpecificationsTrouble Heres what to try Trouble ChecksVCR makes noise when stopped VCR plus+ or timer recording not madeRewind does not operate Or wrong program recordedLimited Warranty Operating Instructions IndexLocation of Controls Another Worksheet, VCR Plus+ Page Part Number 96-VG4258-1 10330 N. Meridian Street Indianapolis,