GE VG2053/VG4053 manual Trouble Checks, Trouble Heres what to try

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References

Trouble Checks

Sometimes problems can be easily solved by checking a few basic things. Check below before you call for help or take your VCR to an Authorized GE VCR Servicenter.

Trouble

Here's what to try:

 

 

 

 

No power

• Plug VCR into an operating outlet.

 

 

• Check connections.

 

 

 

 

VCR does not respond to remote

• Remove batteries and hold down one or more buttons for several seconds to

 

 

drain the microprocessor inside the remote and reset it. Re-install the

 

 

batteries and try remote again.

 

 

• Aim remote at VCR with no objects between them.

 

 

• Change batteries.

 

 

 

 

Poor or no picture for normal TV viewing

• Press TV•VCR to turn VCR indicator off.

 

 

• Switch TV to an active channel.

 

 

• Check antenna connections.

 

 

 

 

Snowy or no picture during playback

• Press TV•VCR to turn VCR indicator on.

 

 

• Check TV channel selected (3 or 4) to make sure it matches the channel

 

 

selected with CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR.

 

 

• Check TV’s fine tuning.

 

 

• Check video cable connections between VCR and TV monitor.

 

 

• Set TV monitor to video input channel.

 

 

• Try another tape.

 

 

• Some snow/streaks are normal during search, stop action, frame advance,

 

 

and slow-motion playback.

 

 

 

 

Streaks in picture during normal playback

• Press the TRACKING button on the remote or VCR to move streaks up or

 

 

down and out of the picture.

 

 

• Check tape — it may be worn out or of poor quality.

 

 

 

 

Time counter not working or time counter does

• The time counter does not advance during unrecorded portions of tape.

 

not change during zero search feature

When an unrecorded segment of tape is encountered, the time counter will

 

 

hold its count until recorded material is detected again.

 

 

• A minus (–) appears in front of the time if you rewind the tape farther back

 

 

than a counter reading of 0:00:00.

 

 

 

 

Will not record or play

• No cassette in VCR.

 

 

• Eject and re-insert cassette.

 

 

• Broken tape — try another cassette.

 

 

• VCR is in pause mode. Press PAUSE on remote.

 

 

 

 

Will not record

• Safety tab removed from cassette.

 

 

• Make sure the line indicator (AU) does not appear in the display panel for

 

 

normal recording from the VCR’s tuner. Press INPUT on the remote to turn

 

 

the line input off.

 

 

 

 

Can’t stop VCR recording

• Press POWER on the VCR twice.

 

 

 

 

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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,
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