GE VG4256 manual Using the Playback Features, Auto Play Feature, Picture Search, Slow Motion

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Playing a Tape

Using the Playback Features

AUTO PLAY Feature

This feature allows the VCR to automatically start playing when you insert a tape with the safety tab removed.

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

2. Press 4 to display the PREFERENCES menu.

3. Press 2 to select AUTO PLAY: ON or OFF.

¥Select ON if you want to have a tape with its safety tab removed to start playing automatically.

¥Select OFF if you do not want a tape with its safety tab removed to start playing automatically.

Picture Search

You can search for a specific tape location during playback by fast forwarding or rewinding the tape. Sound is turned off during picture search. The time counter is removed from the TV screen during picture search. The picture search works best for tapes recorded in the SP or SLP speed.

Fast Forward Search

1. Press FF to search forward at a faster-than-normal speed.

2. Press FF or PLAY on the remote or PLAY•PAUSE on the VCR to return to playback.

Rewind Search

1. Press REW to search backward at a faster-than-normal speed.

2. Press REW or PLAY on the remote or PLAY•PAUSE on the VCR to return to playback.

Slow Motion

You can view a tape in slow motion during play or play pause. Sound is turned off during slow-motion playback. Slow motion works best in the SP or SLP speed.

1. Press SLOW to begin slow-motion playback.

2. Use TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the picture.

3. Press PLAY on the remote or PLAY•PAUSE on the VCR to return to playback.

The VCR automatically switches from slow-motion playback to stop after a few minutes.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 TIMER RECORDINGS

2 TIME

3 CHANNELS

4 PREFERENCES

PREFERENCES

1 REMOTE CONTROL: VCR1

2 AUTO PLAY: ON

3 FRONT PANEL: AUTO

4 ALERT SOUND: OFF

0 EXIT

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Contents VCR User’s Guide Product Registration Important InformationTable of Contents How to hook up a stereo amplifier/receiver Optional Hookups How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapesChoosing a Hookup What type of Cable-TV system* do you have?Advanced hookup Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable BoxBasic hookup Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable boxBack of TV Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Only Pay ChannelsPlug in power cords of VCRs and TV . Continue to Connecting Two VCRs for Copying TapesOption a hookup Option B hookupBack Amplifier/Receiver Connecting a Stereo Amplifier/ReceiverRecord on the VCR from an amplifier/receiver Startup Check accessories with VCRInsert batteries in remote Turn on the TV Turn on the VCRAdd or remove channels from the VCR’s memory To change the Signal TypePlace channels in the VCR’s memory Skip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups Use Tvvcr buttonSet the Display Panel brightness Set the Time and Date Set the Alert Sound featureSet the Automatic Daylight-Saving Time VCR Function Buttons Playback Power OffTo play a tape End of TapeAuto Play Feature Using the Playback FeaturesPicture Search Slow MotionTime Counter Display ButtonZero Search Index SearchCommercial Scan Search Button To Index SearchFrame Advance F. ADV Button Pause for Stop ActionAutomatic Tracking Manual TrackingTo Select Playback Sound Tape Playback HI-FI/LINEAR FeatureNormal Recording RecordingsRecording Speeds To Make a RecordingDisplay on TV Screen One Touch RecordingStopping a One Touch Recording in Progress Stopping a Timer Recording Recording While You’re Away Timer RecordingSetting a Timer Recording Checking or Clearing Timer Recordings Timer Recording From the VCR’s Line InputTo Record Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP Second Audio ProgramPro-Tect Plus Child Lock Feature Using the Recording FeaturesRecording Pause To Lock the VCRCopying and Editing Tapes Using Compatible Remote Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing TapesFront Panel Location of ControlsDisplay Panel Back PanelCleaning the VCR SpecificationsTrouble Heres what to try Trouble ChecksTime did not adjust for daylight savings Timer recording not madeVCR makes noise when stopped Cassette with safety tab removed does not start toLimited Warranty LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE Menu IndexNorth Meridian Street Indianapolis,