GE VG2053/VG4053 Commercial Scan Skip Button, Pause for Stop Action, Frame Advance F. ADV Button

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Playing a Tape

Using the Playback Features

Commercial Scan (SKIP Button)

This is useful for scanning commercials or short program segments.

1. Press SKIP during playback to advance the tape approximately 60 seconds.

Pause for Stop Action

This feature stops a tape in action and lets you examine the details of the scene on the screen. Stop actions works best for tapes recorded in SP or EP speed.

1. Press PAUSE on the remote during playback to stop the action.

2. Press TRACKING up or down to reduce any jittering of the picture.

3. Press PAUSE or PLAY to return to playback.

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

Frame Advance (F. ADV Button)

Frame advance lets you view one stop-action frame after another. Frame advance works best for tapes recorded in SP or EP speed.

Frame advance is not available in model VG2053.

1. Press PAUSE on the remote during playback to stop the action.

2. Press F. ADV each time you want to view a frame of the scene.

3. Press PAUSE or PLAY to resume normal playback.

Automatic Tracking

The VCR has automatic tracking which adjusts the picture when you view a tape recorded on another VCR. Automatic tracking is turned on when a tape is inserted or the VCR’s power is turned on.

Manual Tracking

Occasionally, you may need to manually adjust tracking on a tape recorded on a different VCR or camcorder. Tracking is used when playing a tape. It has no effect during recording.

When streaks or snow appear, press TRACKING up or down on the remote or VCR for the best possible picture.

During stop action pause, press TRACKING up or down to reduce any jittering of the picture.

For model VG4053, press TRACKING up or down to reduce streaks during slow motion play.

 

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Contents VCR User’s Guide Refer Servicing to Qualified Service Personnel Cover or BACK. no User Serviceable Parts InsideImportant Information Product RegistrationTable of Contents Choosing a Hookup Optional Hookups How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapes?What type of Cable-TV system* do you have? Choose one answer from belowBasic hookup Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable BoxAdvanced hookup VHFCable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable boxCable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Only Pay Channels Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV Connecting Two VCRs for Copying TapesOption a hookup Option B hookupStartup Check accessories with VCRInsert batteries in remote Turn on the TVAdd or remove channels from the VCR’s memory Place channels in the VCR’s memorySet the time and date Use Tvvcr buttonSkip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups PWRMenu VCR Function ButtonsInput Pause PowerPlay Skip To Play a Tape Operating InstructionsDisplay Clock or Time Counter Using the Playback FeaturesTime Counter Clear CounterSlow Motion Picture SearchIndex Search Fast Forward SearchPause for Stop Action Commercial Scan Skip ButtonFrame Advance F. ADV Button Automatic TrackingBasic Recording Operating Instructions Types of RecordingsStopping a One Touch Recording in Progress One Touch RecordingOperating Instructions Stopping a Timer Recording Recording While You’re Away Timer RecordingSetting a Timer Recording Checking or Clearing Timer Recordings Timer Recording From the VCR’s Line InputOperating Instructions Refer to hookup on Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing TapesCleaning the VCR SpecificationsFront Panel Location of ControlsEject RecordBack Panel ANT Antenna in ConnectorRF OUT Connector Display Panel Limited Warranty Trouble Heres what to try Trouble ChecksVCR makes noise when stopped Timer recording not madeTimer indicator flashes Rewind does not operate11,13 IndexPage North Meridian Street Indianapolis,