GE VG4258 manual Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels Only, Back of VCR

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Hooking Up the VCR

Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels Only

(such as HBO, Showtime, Pay-Per-View, etc.)

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, TV, and cable box.

4. Continue to page 7.

B. Advanced hookup.

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.

A

 

 

 

 

 

From Cable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Back of VCR

 

 

Cable Box

RF Coaxial

OUT

IN

IN FROM

 

Cable

ANT.

 

 

VIDEO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

Cable Box

From Cable

IN OUT

Signal

Splitter

 

 

Back of VCR

 

OUT

IN

IN FROM

 

ANT.

 

 

 

 

VIDEO

 

 

 

L

 

OUT TO

 

 

TV

 

 

 

CH

AUDIO

 

 

 

 

 

3 5 6 4

R

 

 

 

Audio/Video Cables

 

RF Coaxial

VIDEO

 

Cable

INPUT

 

(supplied)

 

 

 

 

RIGHT

 

 

 

OUT AUDIO

IN

 

 

S-VIDEO

 

 

 

L /

 

CABLE /

 

 

ANTENNA

 

MONO

 

 

 

 

Back of TV

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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 hookupCable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable boxBack 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 dateSelect 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 Controlling a VCR Program the VCR for Remote ControlProgram the remote for a TV Controlling a TVOperate the TV To play a tape Using the Playback FeaturesAuto Play Feature PlaybackFrame Advance Pause for Stop ActionSlow 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 NumberRecording 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 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 Location of Controls IndexOperating Instructions Another Worksheet, VCR Plus+ Page Part Number 96-VG4258-1 10330 N. Meridian Street Indianapolis,