GE VG4252 manual Buttons, Channel Up or Down, Displays INDEX, TIME, and GO-TO Search menus on TV

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Using the Remote Control

Buttons

POWER

TVVCR DISPLAY

REW PLAY FF

STOP

RECORD PAUSE SEARCH

TRACKING CHANNEL

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

 

0

 

MENU

CLEAR INPUT

PREV CH

SPEED

- SLOW +

F.ADV

CHANNEL Up or Down

Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR’s channel memory.

CLEAR

Resets time counter to 0:00:00.

Allows you to change entries when setting the clock or VCR for a timer recording.

DISPLAY

Shows VCR operating displays on the TV screen.

Displays the time counter.

F.ADV (Frame Advance)

Lets you view one frame with each press of the button when tape is in stop-action pause.

FF (Fast Forward)

Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped.

Searches the picture in forward motion during playback.

INPUT

Turns the line input on or off. Line input refers to the signal coming from the component connected to the audio/video jacks on the back of the VCR.

MENU

Displays the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen.

Removes a menu from the screen.

Numbers (0 through 9)

Select a channel up to 99 by pressing two numbers.

Select a cable channel over 99 by pressing and holding 1 until 1– – appears on the screen. Then press the other two numbers.

POWER

Turns the VCR on and off.

PAUSE

Pauses action for viewing during playback.

Pauses recording to prevent recording of unwanted scenes.

PLAY

Plays a tape.

PREV CH (Previous Channel)

Switches between two channels.

Select one channel and then select another. Press PREV CH to switch between the two channels.

RECORD

Starts VCR recording.

Used for one touch recording. See page 22.

REW (Rewind)

Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped.

Searches the picture in reverse motion during playback.

SEARCH

Displays INDEX, TIME, and GO-TO SEARCH menus on TV.

Advances tape 60 or 120 seconds during playback.

SLOW – or +

Used for slow-motion playback.

SPEED (Tape Speed)

Selects a recording speed (SP or SLP).

STOP

Stops the normal functions such as record, playback, rewind, fast forward, and pause of the VCR.

TRACKING Up or Down Lets you manually reduce the streaks that may appear on the picture during play or pause.

Reduces picture “jitter” during stop-action playback.

TV•VCR

Switches the picture signal so

that it either comes from the VCR or the TV channel. See page 10.

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Contents VCR User’s Guide Product Registration Important InformationTable of Contents Choosing a Hookup Optional Hookups How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapesWhat type of Cable-TV system* do you have? Choose one answer from belowBasic hookup Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable BoxAdvanced hookup Back of VCRCable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable boxBack of VCR Cable Box Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels Only Option a Hookup Connecting Two VCRs for Copying TapesOption B Hookup RecordingStartup Check accessories with VCRInsert batteries in remote Turn on the TV Turn on the VCR Press 1 to begin Auto Channel Search Place channels in the VCR’s memoryAdd or remove channels from the VCR’s memory Set the Auto TV/VCR featureSet the time and date Skip this step if you used one of the basic hookupsSelect the display panel brightness Use Tvvcr buttonSkip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups Press 4 to select Front Panel AUTO, DIM or BrightChannel Up or Down ButtonsDisplays INDEX, TIME, and GO-TO Search menus on TV Slow or +Auto Play Feature Using the Playback FeaturesPlayback To play a tapeFrame Advance Pause for Stop ActionSlow Motion Automatic Tracking Picture SearchManual Tracking Fast Forward SearchTime Counter Display Button00000 Index Search Commercial Scan Search ButtonGo-To Search To Index SearchTo Select Playback Sound Tape Playback HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX FeatureNormal Recording RecordingsRecording Speeds To Make a RecordingSetting a Timer Recording Recording While You’re Away Timer RecordingStopping a Recording in Progress If you have a cable box, follow the directions below Select Cable Box Viewing ChannelPress 2 for Only Some channels Timer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input Checking or Clearing Timer RecordingsPress 2 for Review Existing Progs. feature Display on TV Screen One Touch RecordingTo Record Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio ProgramRecording Audio Only Recording FeaturesTo Record Audio Only To Play Back Audio OnlyCopying and Editing Using Compatible Remote Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing TapesFront Panel Location of ControlsRemote Sensor Back Panel From ANT. Antenna ConnectorVideo and Audio R Right and L Left in Jacks Video and Audio R Right and L Left OUT JacksE R E O H i F i S a P Display PanelCleaning the VCR SpecificationsTrouble Heres what to try Trouble ChecksCassette with safety tab removed does not start to Timer recording not made or wrong programRecorded Will not auto search activeLimited Warranty ADD/REMOVE Channel Menu IndexPart Number 96-VG4252-1 10330 N. Meridian Street Indianapolis,