GE VG4256 manual Stereo audio too noisy, Stereo or SAP sound not recorded, Rewind does not operate

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References

Trouble Checks

 

 

Trouble

 

Here's what to try:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stereo audio too noisy

¥

Stereo signal is weak. Set RECEPTION: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature to

 

 

 

 

 

MONO.

 

 

 

 

¥

Press the TRACKING up or down button on the remote to minimize the noise.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stereo or SAP sound not recorded

¥

RECEPTION: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature must be set to STEREO to

 

 

 

 

 

record broadcast stereo. See page 24.

 

 

 

 

¥

RECEPTION: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature must be set to SAP to record

 

 

 

 

 

SAP. See page 24.

 

 

 

 

¥

STEREO or SAP indicator not on. Station not broadcasting stereo or SAP.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rewind does not operate

¥

Tape already rewound.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Timer recording not made

¥

Cable box was not turned on at time recording was to begin.

 

 

or wrong program recorded

¥

Program entered incorrectly (wrong channel or times).

 

 

 

 

¥

Power interruption. Reset clock. See page 11.

 

 

 

 

¥

Check to see if time and date are correct Ñ including AM/PM.

 

 

 

 

¥

Program exceeded tapeÕs length or tape was not rewound beforehand.

 

 

 

 

¥

VCR was not turned off at the time recording was to start.

 

 

 

 

¥

No tape in VCR or cassetteÕs safety tab broken off.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Incorrect time or date

¥

Power interruption--clock on the front panel shows -:--.

 

 

 

 

¥

Clock was not set accurately (check AM/PM and date). See page 11.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Time did not adjust for daylight savings

¥

Check if AUTO DST is turned on.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VCR makes noise when stopped

¥

VCR is removing tape from heads. This is normal. The head cylinder inside

 

 

 

 

 

the VCR continues to rotate for a few minutes after you put the VCR in the

 

 

 

 

 

stop mode.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Will not Auto Channel Search correctly

¥

Check antenna connections.

 

 

 

 

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Check SIGNAL TYPE: CABLE/ANTENNA feature. See page 9.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cannot select channels over 69

¥

Cable channels over 69 can only be selected if SIGNAL TYPE:

 

 

 

 

 

CABLE/ANTENNA feature is set to CABLE. Details are on page 9.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cassette with safety tab removed does not start to

¥

Set AUTO PLAY ON/OFF feature to ON. Details are on page 15.

 

 

play automatically

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tape plays back in slow motion

¥

Press PLAY to return to normal playback.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TIMER indicator flashes

¥

Timer recording programmed and no cassette in VCR.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On-screen menus are in English, French or

¥

Check LANGUAGE feature. See page 10.

 

 

Spanish

 

 

 

 

Time counter disappears while searching

¥This is normal. Details are on page 16.

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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?Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box Basic hookupAdvanced 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 hookupConnecting a Stereo Amplifier/Receiver Record on the VCR from an amplifier/receiverBack Amplifier/Receiver Startup Check accessories with VCRInsert 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 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 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 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,
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