GE VG4258 manual Display Button, Time Counter

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Playing a Tape

Using the Playback Features

DISPLAY Button

The DISPLAY button shows the status of the VCR channel number, time counter, date, time and tape speed on the TV screen. The time and date must be set before they can be displayed.

1.Press DISPLAY to display the status of the VCR,

If you do not press DISPLAY again, these displays will time out. The time appears in the display panel.

2.Press DISPLAY again to have only the time counter remain on the TV screen.

The time counter appears instead of the time in the VCR display panel.

3.Press DISPLAY again to remove the time counter from the TV screen.

No displays appear on the TV screen. This is convenient for copying tapes. The time counter remains in the VCRÕs display panel.

4.Press DISPLAY again to return to the normal status displays.

Turning off the VCR automatically returns the displays to normal.

Press

DISPLAY

Press

DISPLAY

Again

Press

DISPLAY

Again

STOP CH 05 0:30:00

Status Displays

Will Time Out

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0:30:00

Time Counter Only

Will Not Time Out

No displays

Time Counter

The time counter shows the elapsed time it takes to record a program or play back a segment of a prerecorded tape. It helps locate the beginning or end of programs you taped. The time counter resets to 0:00:00 whenever the tape is ejected from the VCR.

For example, if a 30-minute program was recorded at the beginning of the tape, you would:

1.Insert the prerecorded tape, and make sure it is rewound to the beginning. Press STOP.

2.Press DISPLAY twice to display only the time counter on the TV screen.

3.Press CLEAR to reset the time counter to

0:00:00.

4.Press F.FWD to fast forward the tape until the time counter reads 0:30:00.

5. Press STOP. This is the approximate end of the program and you can begin recording at this spot.

6.Press DISPLAY twice to remove the time counter from the screen and return to the normal displays.

0:30:00

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Contents VCR User’s Guide Important Information Product RegistrationTable of Contents Optional Hookups How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapes Choosing a HookupWhat type of Cable-TV system* do you have? Choose one answer from belowAntenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box Basic hookupAdvanced 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 VCRConnecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes Option a HookupOption B Hookup RecordingCheck accessories with VCR StartupInsert batteries in remote Turn on the TV Turn on the VCRPlace channels in the VCR’s memory Press Menu on remote to display the VCR MainSet the Auto TV/VCR feature Add or remove channels from the VCR’s memorySet 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 Program the VCR for Remote Control Controlling a VCROperate the TV Controlling a TVProgram the remote for a TV Using the Playback Features Auto Play FeaturePlayback To play a tapeSlow Motion Pause for Stop ActionFrame Advance Picture Search Automatic TrackingManual Tracking Fast Forward SearchDisplay Button Time CounterCommercial Scan Search Button Index SearchGo-To Search To Index SearchTape Playback HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX Feature To Select Playback SoundRecordings Normal RecordingRecording Speeds To Make a RecordingRecording While You’re Away VCR Plus+* Recording Standardized VCR Plus+ Channel Numbers for Cable-TVVCR Plus+TM Channel Worksheet Broadcast or Cable TV Station NameVCR 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 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 SAPRecording Features Recording Audio OnlyTo Record Audio Only To Playback Audio OnlyUsing Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes Using Dual Remote with AutoEditTMLocation of Controls Front PanelTape Compartment 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 tryVCR plus+ or timer recording not made VCR makes noise when stoppedRewind does not operate 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