GE VG2053/VG4053 Picture Search, Slow Motion, Index Search, Fast Forward Search, Rewind Search

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Playing a Tape

Using the Playback Features

Picture Search

You can search for a specific tape location during playback by fast forwarding or rewinding the tape. Sound is turned off during picture search. Picture search works best for tapes recorded in SP or EP speed.

Fast Forward Search

1. Press FF to search forward at a faster-than-normal speed.

2. Press PLAY to return to playback.

Rewind Search

1. Press REW to search backward at a faster-than-normal speed.

2. Press PLAY to return to playback.

Slow Motion

You can view a tape in slow motion during play or play pause. Sound is turned off during slow-motion playback. Slow motion works best in the SP or EP speed. Slow Motion is not available in

model VG2053.

1. Press SLOW to begin slow-motion playback.

2. Use TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from

the picture.

3. Press PLAY to return to playback.

The VCR automatically switches from slow-motion playback to stop after a few minutes.

Index Search

This VCR lets you automatically record an index mark on the tape every time you stop and start recording. During playback, you can locate the program you want to play by searching for the index marks.

1.Insert the prerecorded tape.

2.Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

3.Press 4 to display the SEARCH/COUNTER menu.

4. Press 1 to search forward or 2 to search in reverse on the tape.

Some index marks may be missed:

A mark that is too close to the current tape location.

The mark at the beginning of a taped segment that is five minutes or less.

The first mark on the tape.

5. Press STOP to stop the index search when you see the program you want.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 SET CLOCK

2 TIMER RECORDINGS

3 CHANNELS

4SEARCH/COUNTER

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

SEARCH/COUNTER

1 INDEX SEARCH FORWARD

2 INDEX SEARCH REVERSE

3 CLEAR COUNTER

4 ZERO SEARCH

5 DISPLAY: CLOCK

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

 

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Contents VCR User’s Guide Cover or BACK. no User Serviceable Parts Inside Refer Servicing to Qualified Service PersonnelImportant Information Product RegistrationTable of Contents Optional Hookups How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapes? Choosing a HookupWhat type of Cable-TV system* do you have? Choose one answer from belowAntenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box Basic hookupAdvanced hookup VHFPlug 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 Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes Plug in power cords of VCRs and TVOption a hookup Option B hookupCheck accessories with VCR StartupInsert batteries in remote Turn on the TVPlace channels in the VCR’s memory Add or remove channels from the VCR’s memoryUse Tvvcr button Set the time and dateSkip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups PWRInput VCR Function ButtonsMenu Power PausePlay SkipOperating Instructions To Play a TapeUsing the Playback Features Display Clock or Time CounterTime Counter Clear CounterPicture Search Slow MotionIndex Search Fast Forward SearchCommercial Scan Skip Button Pause for Stop ActionFrame Advance F. ADV Button Automatic TrackingTypes of Recordings Basic Recording Operating InstructionsOperating Instructions One Touch RecordingStopping a One Touch Recording in Progress Setting a Timer Recording Recording While You’re Away Timer RecordingStopping a Timer Recording Timer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input Checking or Clearing Timer RecordingsUsing Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes Operating Instructions Refer to hookup onSpecifications Cleaning the VCRLocation of Controls Front PanelEject RecordRF OUT Connector ANT Antenna in ConnectorBack Panel Display Panel Limited Warranty Trouble Checks Trouble Heres what to tryTimer recording not made VCR makes noise when stoppedTimer indicator flashes Rewind does not operateIndex 11,13Page North Meridian Street Indianapolis,