GE VG4258 manual Trouble Checks, Trouble Heres what to try

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Trouble Checks

Sometimes problems can be easily solved by checking a few basic things. Check below before you call for help or take your VCR to an Authorized GE VCR Servicenter.

 

 

Trouble

Here's what to try:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No power

¥ Plug VCR into an operating outlet.

 

 

 

 

¥ Check connections.

 

 

 

 

 

Remote locks up

¥ Remove batteries and hold down one or more buttons for several seconds to

 

 

 

 

drain the microprocessor inside the remote to reset it. Re-install the batteries

 

 

 

 

and try remote again.

 

 

 

 

 

VCR does not respond to remote

¥ Press VCR1 (VCR2) to set remote to control the VCR. See page 13.

 

 

 

 

¥ Aim remote at VCR with no objects between them.

 

 

 

 

¥ Change batteries.

 

 

 

 

 

 

GE TV does not respond to remote

¥ Press TV to set remote to control a compatible TV. See page 14.

 

 

 

 

¥ Reprogram remote for GE TV. See page 14.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remote no longer controls a compatible TV

¥ Press TV to set remote to control a compatible TV. See page 14.

 

 

 

 

 

VCR only responds to VCR2 button on

¥ Check setting of Remote Control: VCR1/VCR2 feature. See page 13.

 

remote

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Poor or no picture for normal TV viewing

¥ Press TV•VCR to turn VCR indicator off.

 

 

 

 

¥ Switch TV to an active channel.

 

 

 

 

¥ Check antenna connections.

 

 

 

 

 

Snowy or no picture during playback

¥ Press TV•VCR to turn VCR indicator on.

 

 

 

 

¥ Check TV channel selected (3 or 4) to make sure it matches the channel

 

 

 

 

selected with CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR.

 

 

 

 

¥ Check TVÕs fine tuning.

 

 

 

 

¥ Check video cable connections between VCR and TV monitor.

 

 

 

 

¥ Set TV monitor to video input channel.

 

 

 

 

¥ Try another tape.

 

 

 

 

¥ Some snow/streaks are normal during search, frame advance, slow motion,

 

 

 

 

and stop action playback.

 

 

 

 

 

Streaks in picture during normal playback

¥ Press one of the TRACKING buttons to move streaks up or down and out of

 

 

 

 

the picture.

 

 

 

 

¥ Check tape Ñ it may be worn out or of poor quality.

 

 

 

 

Time counter not working

¥ The time counter does not advance during unrecorded portions of tape.

 

 

 

 

When an unrecorded segment of tape is encountered, the time counter will

 

 

 

 

hold its count until recorded material is detected again.

 

 

 

 

¥ A minus (Ð) will appear in front of the time if you rewind the tape farther

 

 

 

 

back than a counter reading of 0:00:00.

 

 

 

 

Will not record or play

¥ No cassette in VCR.

 

 

 

 

¥ Eject and re-insert cassette.

 

 

 

 

¥ Broken tape Ñ try another cassette.

 

 

 

 

¥ VCR is in pause mode. Press PAUSE.

 

 

 

 

Will not record

¥ Safety tab removed from cassette.

 

 

 

 

¥ Make sure LINE does not appear in VCRÕs display panel for normal recording

 

 

 

 

from the VCRÕs tuner. Press INPUT to turn off the line input.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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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