GE VG4258 Rewind does not operate, VCR plus+ or timer recording not made, Channels correctly

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References

Trouble Checks

 

Trouble

 

Here's what to try:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rewind does not operate

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Tape already rewound.

 

 

 

 

 

 

VCR plus+ or timer recording not made

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Wrong VCR plus+ code entered.

 

or wrong program recorded

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Cable box was not turned on at time recording was to begin.

 

 

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Program entered incorrectly (wrong channel or times).

 

 

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Power interruption. Clock area in display panel shows Ð Ð : Ð Ð. Reset clock.

 

 

 

See page 9.

 

 

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Check to see if time and date are correct Ñ including AM/PM.

 

 

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Program exceeded tapeÕs length or tape was not rewound beforehand.

 

 

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VCR was not turned off at the time recording was to start.

 

 

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No tape in VCR or cassetteÕs safety tab broken off.

 

 

 

 

 

 

VCR makes noise when stopped

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VCR is removing tape from heads. This is normal. The head cylinder inside

 

 

 

the VCR will continue to rotate for a few minutes after you put the VCR in

 

 

 

the stop mode.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Will not auto search active

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Check antenna connections.

 

channels correctly

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Check Signal Type: CABLE/ANTENNA feature. See page 8.

 

 

 

 

 

Cannot add or remove channels

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Channels must be placed in memory using Auto Channel Search feature

 

 

 

before channels can be added or removed from channel memory. See page 9.

 

 

 

 

 

Tape plays back in slow motion

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Press PLAY to return to normal playback.

 

 

 

 

 

Cannot select channels over 69

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Cable channels over 69 can only be selected if Signal Type: CABLE/ANTENNA

 

 

 

feature is set to CABLE. Details are on page 8.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cassette with safety tab removed does not start to

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Set Auto Play ON/OFF feature to ON. Details are on page 15.

 

play automatically

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No status displays appear on the TV screen when

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Display off mode is selected. Press DISPLAY. See page 18.

 

you change channels, etc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stereo or SAP sound not recorded

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Reception: STEREO/SAP/MONO feature must be set to STEREO to record

 

 

 

broadcast stereo. See page 29.

 

 

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Reception: STEREO/SAP/MONO feature must be set to SAP to record SAP

 

 

 

See page 29.

 

 

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STEREO or SAP indicator not on. Station not broadcasting stereo or SAP.

 

 

 

 

 

No stereo sound during playback

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Playback: HI-FI/MIX/LINEAR feature must be set to HI-FI to hear stereo

 

 

 

sound during playback. See page 20.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stereo audio too noisy

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Stereo signal is weak. Set Reception: STEREO/SAP/MONO feature to

 

 

 

MONO.

 

 

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Press one of the TRACKING up or down buttons to minimize the noise.

 

 

 

 

 

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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 SpeedsStandardized 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,