GE VG4258 manual Recording While You’re Away VCR Plus+ Recording, Setting a VCR Plus+ Recording

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Recording a Program

Recording While You’re Away (VCR Plus+ Recording)

The VCR Plus+ and timer program features let you program the VCR to record up to eight different programs within a one year period. Before using VCR Plus+ to record a program, make sure that:

¥The clock is set correctly.

¥A tape with safety tab has been inserted with enough tape to record the program(s).

¥The remote is set to control the VCR using VCR1 (VCR2).

¥The VCR is setup for VCR Plus+ programming.

¥If you receive all channels through a cable box, select a cable box viewing channel on page 26.

¥If you do not use a cable box for all channels, complete VCR Plus+ Setup on page 22.

Setting a VCR Plus+ Recording

1.Press MENU on the remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen.

2.Press 1 to display the VCR PLUS+ menu.

3.Press numbers on the remote to enter the PlusCode number for the program you want to record. VCR PlusCode numbers are found in most local TV listings.

Press CLEAR on the remote to correct an entry.

4.Press MENU to enter the program.

If the VCR does not recognize the PlusCode number,

Unrecognized number... Please re-enter appears on the TV screen. Check the number and enter it again.

5.Press 1, 2, 3, or 4 to select type of program.

1 One time Ð single program recorded once.

2 Daily Ð program recorded at same time every day.

3 Weekdays Ð program recorded at same time Monday through Friday.

4 Weekly Ð program recorded at same time once a week.

6.Select recording speed using SPEED on the remote.

7.Press CLEAR if you want to change the program end time.

This feature allows you to extend the recording time on VCR Plus+ programs. This option may be useful when recording programs such as sporting events that could go past scheduled broadcast times.

8.Press MENU to enter your program. A reminder appears which times out.

PROGRAMS OVERLAP may appear on the screen if you entered two programs where the times overlap.

9.The TIMER RECORDINGS menu appears. Press 3 to enter an additional VCR Plus+ program, or press 0 to exit.

10.Turn off the VCR before recording time.

TIMER appears briefly and TIMER appears in the VCRÕs display panel when the timer has been programmed.

11.If using a cable box or satellite receiver, leave it turned on and tuned to the channel you want to record.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+

VCR PLUS+

Enter PlusCode number

(from TV listing)

-

How often should this

Program record?

1 One time

2 Daily (every day)

3 Weekdays (M - F)

4 Weekly (once per week)

Program 1 (One Time)

Channel

08

Start Time

02:10 PM

End Time

03:35 PM

Start Date

 

 

08/04/96 Sun

 

Tape Speed

SLP

Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to save

Stopping a Recording in Progress

With the VCR: Press POWER and then STOP within a few seconds.

With the Remote: Press VCR1 (VCR2) and then STOP within a few seconds.

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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
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