GE VG4256 manual Trouble Checks, Trouble Heres what to try

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Trouble Checks

Sometimes problems can be easily solved by checking a few basic things. Check below before you call for help or take your VCR to an Authorized GE VCR Servicenter.

 

 

Trouble

 

Here's what to try:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No power

 

¥ Plug VCR into an operating outlet.

 

 

 

 

¥ Check connections.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VCR does not respond to remote

 

¥ Remove batteries and hold down one or more buttons for several seconds to

 

 

 

 

drain the microprocessor inside the remote and reset it. Re-install the

 

 

 

 

batteries and try remote again.

 

 

 

 

¥ Aim remote at VCR with no objects between them.

 

 

 

 

¥ Change batteries.

 

 

 

 

¥ Check setting of REMOTE CONTROL: VCR1 (VCR2) feature. See page 26.

 

 

 

 

¥ Check the Pro-Tectª feature.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Poor or no picture for normal TV viewing

 

¥ Press TV•VCR to turn VCR indicator off.

 

 

 

 

¥ Switch TV to an active channel.

 

 

 

 

¥ Check antenna connections.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Snowy or no picture during playback

 

¥ Press TV•VCR to turn VCR indicator on.

 

 

 

 

¥ Check TV channel selected (3 or 4) to make sure it matches the channel

 

 

 

 

selected with 3CH.4 switch on back of VCR.

 

 

 

 

¥ Check TVÕs fine tuning.

 

 

 

 

¥ Check video cable connections between VCR and TV monitor.

 

 

 

 

¥ Set TV monitor to video input channel.

 

 

 

 

¥ Try another tape.

 

 

 

 

¥ Some snow/streaks are normal during search, stop action, frame advance,

 

 

 

 

and slow-motion playback.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Streaks in picture during normal playback

 

¥ Press the TRACKING button on the remote or the VCR to move streaks for

 

 

 

 

the best picture.

 

 

 

 

¥ Check tape Ñ it may be worn out or of poor quality.

 

 

 

 

 

Time counter not working or time counter does

 

¥ The time counter does not advance during unrecorded portions of tape.

 

not change during zero search feature

 

When an unrecorded segment of tape is encountered, the time counter will

 

 

 

 

hold its count until recorded material is detected again.

 

 

 

 

¥ A minus (Ð) appears in front of the time if you rewind the tape farther back

 

 

 

 

than a counter reading of 0:00:00.

 

 

 

 

¥ Time counter only appears when a tape is in the VCR.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Will not record or play

 

¥ No cassette in VCR.

 

 

 

 

¥ Eject and reinsert cassette.

 

 

 

 

¥ Broken tape Ñ try another cassette.

 

 

 

 

¥ VCR is in pause mode. Press PAUSE during recording or playback.

 

 

 

 

¥ Check the Pro-Tectª feature.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Will not record

 

¥ Safety tab removed from cassette.

 

 

 

 

¥ Make sure the line indicator (VIDEO) does not appear on the TV screen for

 

 

 

 

normal recording from the VCRÕs tuner. Press INPUT on the remote to turn

 

 

 

 

the line input off.

 

 

 

 

¥ Check the Pro-Tectª feature.

 

 

 

 

 

 

No stereo sound during playback

 

¥ TAPE PLAYBACK feature must be set to HI-FI to hear stereo sound during

 

 

 

 

playback. See page 19.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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?Advanced hookup Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable BoxBasic 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 hookupBack Amplifier/Receiver Connecting a Stereo Amplifier/ReceiverRecord on the VCR from an amplifier/receiver Check accessories with VCR StartupInsert 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 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 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 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,
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