GE VG4258 manual Recording While You’re Away Timer Recording, Setting a Timer Recording

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Recording a Program

Recording While You’re Away (Timer 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 setting the timer, make sure that:

¥The clock is set correctly.

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

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

Setting a Timer Recording

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

2.Press 2 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu.

3.Press 1 to display the Create a New Program menu.

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

1 One time Ñ single program recorded once.

2 Daily Ñ program recorded at same time every day.

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

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

5.Press number buttons on the remote to enter the channel number (or INPUT to select the line input), start time including AM or PM, end time, and start date of the recording. Just follow the on-screen prompts.

Press CLEAR to correct an entry.

If you receive all channels from a cable box and have completed Cable Box Setup on the next page, the output channel of your cable box will automatically appear on the menu.

6.Select recording speed using SPEED or the number buttons on the remote.

7.Press MENU to enter your program. A reminder appears which will time out.

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

8.The TIMER RECORDINGS menu appears. Press 1 to enter an additional timer program, or press 0 to exit.

9.Turn off the VCR before recording begins.

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

10.If using a cable box, leave it turned on and tuned to the channel you want to record.

Stopping a Recording in Progress

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

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+

2 Timer Recordings

TIMER RECORDINGS

1 Create a New Program

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

--

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Program 1 (One Time)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Channel

08

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Start Time

--:-- --

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Program 1 (One Time)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Channel

08

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Start Time 02:10 AM 1=AM

 

 

 

 

 

 

End Time

--:--

2=PM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Program 1 (One Time)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Channel

 

 

08

CABLE

 

 

 

 

 

Start Time

02:10 PM

 

 

 

 

 

End Time

 

 

03:35 PM

 

 

 

 

 

Start Date

08/04/96 Sun

 

 

 

 

 

Tape Speed

SLP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1=SP 2=SLP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Press CLEAR to correct

Press MENU to save

Program 1 has been saved

Remember to insert a recordable tape and turn the VCR off before the program start time.

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

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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 Speeds Standardized 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,