GE VG2053/VG4053 manual Types of Recordings, Basic Recording Operating Instructions

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Recording a Program

Types of Recordings

Your VCR provides different recording features. The following sections describe these features.

Recording Speeds

Press SPEED on the remote to select a recording speed (SP, LP, or EP). The speed you select appears on the TV screen.

SP (Standard Play) gives the best quality recording. This is why most prerecorded, rental tapes are recorded in SP. Fewer programs can be recorded on the tape. Special effects such as pause, frame advance, slow motion, and picture search work well in this speed.

LP (Long Play) gives twice the recording time of tapes recorded in SP. Special effects in playback are not recommended in LP.

EP (Extended Play) gives three times the recording time of tapes recorded in SP. Special effects such as pause, frame advance, slow motion, and picture search work well in this speed.

 

Recording Time

 

 

 

 

 

Cassette

SP

LP

EP

T-120

2Hr

4Hr

6Hr

T-160

2Hr 40Min

5Hr 20Min

8Hr

 

 

 

 

Recording Pause

This feature allows you to prevent recording short passages of unwanted material.

Press PAUSE on the remote during recording to stop and start recording.

The VCR automatically switches from pause to stop after a few minutes.

Basic Recording – Operating Instructions

To Make a Recording

Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel, either 3, 4, or the TV’s video input channel.

1.Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. The tape indicator appears in the VCR’s display panel.

2.If you are using one of the basic hookups, make sure the VCR indicator appears in the VCR’s display panel. If not, press TV•VCR to turn it on.

3.Use SPEED on the remote to select a recording speed. The tape speed indicator appears on the TV screen.

4.Select the channel to be recorded. The channel number appears in the VCR’s display panel and on the TV screen.

5.Press REC on the remote or RECORD on the VCR to begin recording.

To Stop a Recording

Press STOP on the remote or the VCR’s front panel.

Watch a TV Channel While VCR is Recording a Different Channel

1.Follow steps 1 through 5 above.

2.If you are using one of the basic hookups, press TV•VCR to switch to the TV channel. The VCR indicator turns off in the display panel.

3.Select the channel you want to watch with the TV’s channel buttons.

4.Press STOP on the VCR or remote when the recording is finished.

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Contents VCR User’s Guide Important Information Cover or BACK. no User Serviceable Parts InsideRefer Servicing to Qualified Service Personnel Product RegistrationTable of Contents What type of Cable-TV system* do you have? Optional Hookups How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapes?Choosing a Hookup Choose one answer from belowAdvanced hookup Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable BoxBasic 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 Option a hookup Connecting Two VCRs for Copying TapesPlug in power cords of VCRs and TV Option B hookupInsert batteries in remote Check accessories with VCRStartup Turn on the TVPlace channels in the VCR’s memory Add or remove channels from the VCR’s memorySkip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups Use Tvvcr buttonSet the time and date PWRVCR Function Buttons InputMenu Play PowerPause SkipOperating Instructions To Play a TapeTime Counter Using the Playback FeaturesDisplay Clock or Time Counter Clear CounterIndex Search Picture SearchSlow Motion Fast Forward SearchFrame Advance F. ADV Button Commercial Scan Skip ButtonPause for Stop Action Automatic TrackingTypes of Recordings Basic Recording Operating InstructionsOne Touch Recording Operating InstructionsStopping a One Touch Recording in Progress Recording While You’re Away Timer Recording Setting a 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 VCREject Location of ControlsFront Panel RecordANT Antenna in Connector RF OUT ConnectorBack Panel Display Panel Limited Warranty Trouble Checks Trouble Heres what to tryTimer indicator flashes Timer recording not madeVCR makes noise when stopped Rewind does not operateIndex 11,13Page North Meridian Street Indianapolis,
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