GE VG4256 manual Recording While You’re Away Timer Recording, Setting a Timer Recording

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Recording a Program

Recording While You’re Away (Timer Recording)

The timer program feature lets you program the VCR to record up to eight different programs within a one year period. Before setting the timer, make sure that:

¥The clock is set correctly.

¥A tape with a safety tab has been inserted with enough tape to record the programs.

Setting a Timer Recording

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

2.Press 1 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu.

3.Press 1 to display the CREATE A NEW PROGRAM menu.

4.Press 1, 2, 3, or 4 to select type of program.

1ONE TIME Ñ single program recorded once.

2DAILY Ñ program recorded at same time every day.

3WEEKDAYS Ñ program recorded at same

time Monday through Friday.

4WEEKLY Ñ program recorded at same time once a week.

5.Press number buttons on the remote to enter the channel number (or INPUT on the remote to select line input), start time including AM or PM, end time, start date, and recording speed of the recording. Follow the on-screen prompts.

Press CLEAR on the remote to correct an entry.

6.Press MENU to enter your program.

If you have entered two programs whose times overlap, PROGRAMS OVERLAP appears on the screen.

7.Repeat steps 3–6 for additional programs and follow the directions on the screen.

8.If you are using a cable box, leave it turned on and tuned to the channel you want to record. Otherwise, turn off the VCR before recording begins.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 TIMER RECORDINGS

TIMER RECORDINGS

1 CREATE A NEW PROGRAM

HOW OFTEN SHOULD THIS

PROGRAM RECORD?

1 ONE TIME

2 DAILY (EVERY DAY))

3 WEEKDAYS (M - F)

4 WEEKLY (ONCE PER WEEK)

PROGRAM 1 (ONE TIME)

 

CHANNEL

--

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROGRAM 1 (ONE TIME)

 

 

 

 

CHANNEL

 

08

 

 

 

 

 

 

START TIME --:-- --

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROGRAM 1 (ONE TIME)

 

 

 

 

CHANNEL

 

08

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

START TIME

 

 

02:10 PM

 

 

 

 

END TIME

 

 

 

03:35 PM

 

 

 

 

START DATE

08/04/96

 

 

 

 

 

 

TAPE SPEED SLP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1=SP 2=SLP

 

 

 

PRESS CLEAR TO CORRECT PRESS MENU TO SAVE

PROGRAM 1 HAS BEEN SAVED

REMEMBER TO INSERT A RECORDABLE TAPE AND TURN THE VCR OFF BEFORE THE PROGRAM START TIME.

Stopping a Timer Recording

You can stop a recording by pressing and holding the STOP button on the remote or STOP•EJECT on the VCR for approximately three seconds.

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Contents VCR User’s Guide Important Information Product RegistrationTable of Contents Optional Hookups How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapes How to hook up a stereo amplifier/receiverChoosing a Hookup What type of Cable-TV system* do you have?Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box Basic hookupAdvanced hookup Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable box Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All ChannelsCable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Only Pay Channels Back of TVConnecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV . Continue toOption a hookup Option B hookupConnecting a Stereo Amplifier/Receiver Record on the VCR from an amplifier/receiverBack Amplifier/Receiver Check accessories with VCR StartupInsert batteries in remote Turn on the TV Turn on the VCRTo change the Signal Type Place channels in the VCR’s memoryAdd or remove channels from the VCR’s memory Use Tvvcr button Set the Display Panel brightnessSkip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups Set the Alert Sound feature Set the Time and DateSet the Automatic Daylight-Saving Time VCR Function Buttons Power Off PlaybackTo play a tape End of TapeUsing the Playback Features Auto Play FeaturePicture Search Slow MotionDisplay Button Time CounterIndex Search Zero SearchCommercial Scan Search Button To Index SearchPause for Stop Action Frame Advance F. ADV ButtonAutomatic Tracking Manual TrackingTape Playback HI-FI/LINEAR Feature To Select Playback SoundRecordings Normal RecordingRecording Speeds To Make a RecordingOne Touch Recording Stopping a One Touch Recording in ProgressDisplay on TV Screen Recording While You’re Away Timer Recording Setting a Timer RecordingStopping a Timer Recording Timer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input Checking or Clearing Timer RecordingsStereo Broadcast TV or SAP Second Audio Program To Record Stereo Broadcast TV or SAPUsing the Recording Features Pro-Tect Plus Child Lock FeatureRecording Pause To Lock the VCRUsing Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes Copying and Editing Tapes Using Compatible RemoteLocation of Controls Front PanelBack Panel Display PanelSpecifications Cleaning the VCRTrouble Checks Trouble Heres what to tryTimer recording not made Time did not adjust for daylight savingsVCR makes noise when stopped Cassette with safety tab removed does not start toLimited Warranty Index LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE MenuNorth Meridian Street Indianapolis,