GE VG4258 Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box, Basic hookup, Advanced hookup, Back of VCR

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Hooking Up the VCR

Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box

A. Basic hookup.

Use this hookup for a basic connection which requires fewer accessories.

1.Set the CH 3564 switch on back of VCR to either channel 3 or 4.

Tune the TV to this channel and use the TV•VCR button to watch the VCR.

2.Connect as shown.

This connection may require additional accessories not provided.

3.Plug in power cords of VCR and TV.

4. Continue to page 7.

A

From Antenna

300/75 Ohm

 

 

 

or Cable

 

Back of VCR

Adapter

 

 

 

 

 

OUT

IN

IN FROM

 

 

ANT.

 

 

 

 

 

 

VIDEO

 

 

OR

 

 

 

 

 

 

L

 

OUT TO

 

 

 

TV

 

 

 

 

 

CH

AUDIO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3 5 6 4

R

 

 

 

 

 

RF Coaxial Cable

 

 

 

 

(supplied)

 

 

75 to 75/300 Ohm

 

 

 

 

Separator

 

 

 

 

 

VHF

OR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cable/

 

 

UHF

Antenna

 

 

 

 

 

 

Back of TV

 

B. Advanced hookup.

B

Use this hookup for slightly improved picture quality, Hi-Fi stereo playback and more convenient operation Ñ use of TV•VCR button is not required.

1.Connect as shown.

This connection requires additional accessories not provided. A Y-adapter may be required to hear sound from both channels if your TV is not stereo.

2. Plug in power cords of VCR and TV. 3. Continue to page 7.

Tune the TV to its LINE (audio/video) input to watch the VCR. All pay channels are viewed through the VCR.

Set the AUTO TV/VCR feature to OFF. See page 9.

From Antenna or Cable

300/75 Ohm

Adapter

OR

 

Back of VCR

 

 

OUT

IN

IN FROM

 

ANT.

 

 

 

 

VIDEO

 

 

 

L

 

OUT TO

 

 

TV

 

 

 

CH

AUDIO

 

 

 

 

 

3 5 6 4

R

 

 

Audio/Video Cables

 

 

 

VIDEO

 

 

INPUT

 

 

RIGHT

 

 

 

OUT AUDIO

IN

 

 

S-VIDEO

 

 

 

L /

 

CABLE /

 

 

ANTENNA

 

MONO

 

 

 

 

Back of TV

RF Coaxial Cable

(supplied)

3

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Contents VCR User’s Guide Product Registration Important InformationTable of Contents Choosing a Hookup Optional Hookups How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapesWhat type of Cable-TV system* do you have? Choose one answer from belowBasic hookup Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable BoxAdvanced 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 Back of VCR Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels OnlyOption a Hookup Connecting Two VCRs for Copying TapesOption B Hookup RecordingStartup Check accessories with VCRInsert batteries in remote Turn on the TV Turn on the VCRPress Menu on remote to display the VCR Main Place channels in the VCR’s memoryAdd or remove channels from the VCR’s memory Set the Auto TV/VCR featureSet the time and date 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 Controlling a VCR Program the VCR for Remote ControlOperate the TV Controlling a TVProgram the remote for a TV Auto Play Feature Using the Playback FeaturesPlayback To play a tapeSlow Motion Pause for Stop ActionFrame Advance Automatic Tracking Picture SearchManual Tracking Fast Forward SearchTime Counter Display ButtonIndex Search Commercial Scan Search ButtonGo-To Search To Index SearchTo Select Playback Sound Tape Playback HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX FeatureNormal Recording RecordingsRecording Speeds To Make a RecordingStandardized VCR Plus+ Channel Numbers for Cable-TV Recording While You’re Away VCR Plus+* RecordingBroadcast or Cable TV Station Name VCR Plus+TM Channel WorksheetVCR Plus+ Channel Number 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 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 ProgramRecording Audio Only Recording FeaturesTo Record Audio Only To Playback Audio OnlyUsing Dual Remote with AutoEditTM Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing TapesFront Panel Location of ControlsTape Compartment CHANNEL/TRACKING Up or DownBack Panel E R E O H i F i S a P Display PanelCleaning the VCR SpecificationsTrouble Heres what to try Trouble ChecksVCR makes noise when stopped VCR plus+ or timer recording not madeRewind does not operate Or wrong program recordedLimited Warranty Operating Instructions IndexLocation of Controls Another Worksheet, VCR Plus+ Page Part Number 96-VG4258-1 10330 N. Meridian Street Indianapolis,