GE VG4258 Select Cable Box Viewing Channel, If you have a cable box, follow the directions below

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Recording a Program

Recording While You’re Away (Timer Recording)

Select Cable Box Viewing Channel

If you have a cable box, follow the directions below.

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

2.Press 4 to display CHANNELS menu.

3.Press 5 to display Cable Box Setup menu.

4.Select one of the three options:

1ALL Channels

¥Press 1 for ALL channels and then enter two numbers for the output channel of your cable box. (Valid numbers are 01-13.)

¥Press CLEAR to correct an entry.

If you connected your cable box to the VCR using the cable boxÕs AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jacks, press INPUT on the VCR to select VIDEO IN option.

Press MENU PROG. A message appears which will time out or press MENU PROG to return to

VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR will now automatically enter the output channel of your cable box in the VCR Plus+ or

Timer Recordings menu.

2Only SOME Channels

Skip this setup if your cable box is not required for all channels.

¥Press 2 for Only SOME channels.

¥Press MENU to continue.

3 Cancel setup

¥Press 3 to cancel the CABLE BOX SETUP feature.

¥Press MENU to continue.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+

2 Timer Recordings

3 Set Clock

4 Channels

CHANNELS

1 Auto Channel Search

2 Add/Remove Channels

3 Signal Type: ANTENNA

4 VCR Plus+ Channel List

5 Cable Box Setup

CABLE BOX SETUP

Do you use your cable box to receive ALL channels or only SOME channels?

1 ALL channels

2 Only SOME channels

3 Cancel setup

CABLE BOX SETUP

On what channel does the VCR receive signals from the cable box? (usually 3, 4 or Video)

--

Press 01-13 or INPUT Press MENU to cancel

CABLE BOX SETUP

The feature works only if the cable box is used to receive ALL channels.

Consult your User's Manual for assistance.

Press MENU to continue

CABLE BOX SETUP

The Cable Box Setup was canceled.

The VCR will NOT control the cable box channel during timer recordings.

Press MENU to continue

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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 VCRCable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable boxBack of VCR Cable Box 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 hookupsSelect the display panel brightness Use Tvvcr buttonSkip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups Component Buttons ButtonsVCR Function Buttons TV Function Buttons Program the VCR for Remote Control Controlling a VCRProgram the remote for a TV Controlling a TVOperate the TV Using the Playback Features Auto Play FeaturePlayback To play a tapeFrame Advance Pause for Stop ActionSlow Motion 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-TV VCR Plus+TM Channel Worksheet Broadcast or Cable TV Station Name VCR Plus+ Channel Number Channel Number You Receive This Station OnRecording While You’re Away VCR Plus+ Recording Setting a VCR Plus+ RecordingStopping a Recording in Progress Setting a Timer Recording Recording While You’re Away Timer RecordingWith the VCR Press Power and then Stop within a few seconds 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 Location of Controls IndexOperating Instructions Another Worksheet, VCR Plus+ Page 10330 N. Meridian Street Indianapolis, Part Number 96-VG4258-1