GE VG4252 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 features let 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 safety tab has been inserted with enough tape to record the program(s).

•If you receive all channels through a cable box, select a cable box viewing channel on page 20.

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.

1 One time — single program recorded once.

2 Daily — program recorded at same time every day.

3 Weekdays — program recorded at same time Monday through Friday.

4 Weekly — program recorded at same time once a week.

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

Press CLEAR to correct an entry.

If you receive all channels from a cable box and have completed Cable Box Setup on the next page, the output channel of your cable box will automatically appear on the menu.

6.Select recording speed using SPEED or number button on the remote.

7.Press MENU to enter your program. A reminder appears which will time out.

PROGRAMS OVERLAP may appear on the screen if you entered two programs where the times overlap.

8.The TIMER RECORDINGS menu appears. Press 1 to enter an additional timer program, or press 0 to exit.

9.Turn off the VCR before recording begins.

TIMER appears briefly and TIMER appears in the VCR’s display panel when the timer has been programmed.

10.If using a cable box, leave it turned on and tuned to the channel you want to record.

Stopping a Recording in Progress

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.

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 AM 1=AM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

End Time

--:--

2=PM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Program 1 (One Time)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Channel

 

 

08

CABLE

 

 

 

 

 

 

Start Time

02:10 PM

 

 

 

 

 

 

End Time

 

 

03:35 PM

 

 

 

 

 

 

Start Date

08/04/96 Sun

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

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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 VCRPlug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable box Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All ChannelsBack 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 VCRPress 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 tapePause for Stop Action Frame AdvanceSlow Motion Automatic Tracking Picture SearchManual Tracking Fast Forward SearchDisplay Button Time Counter00000 Index Search Commercial Scan Search Button Go-To Search To Index SearchTo Select Playback Sound Tape Playback HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX FeatureNormal Recording RecordingsRecording Speeds To Make a RecordingRecording While You’re Away Timer Recording Setting a Timer RecordingStopping a Recording in Progress Select Cable Box Viewing Channel If you have a cable box, follow the directions belowPress 2 for Only Some channels Checking or Clearing Timer Recordings Timer Recording From the VCR’s Line InputPress 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 TapesLocation of Controls Front PanelRemote 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,
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