GE VG2053/VG4053 Rewind does not operate, Timer recording not made, Or wrong program recorded

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References

Trouble Checks

 

 

 

 

Trouble

Here's what to try:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rewind does not operate

• Tape already rewound.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Timer recording not made

• Cable box was not turned on at time recording was to begin.

 

 

 

 

or wrong program recorded

• Program entered incorrectly (wrong channel or times).

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Power interruption. Reset clock. See page 9.

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Check to see if time and date are correct — including AM/PM.

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Program exceeded tape’s length or tape was not rewound beforehand.

 

 

 

 

 

 

• VCR was not turned off at the time recording was to start.

 

 

 

 

 

 

• No tape in VCR or cassette’s safety tab broken off.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Incorrect time or date

• Power interruption. Clock on the front panel will show - -:- -.

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Clock was not set accurately (check AM/PM and date). See page 9.

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Time counter display appears in the VCR’s display panel.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VCR makes noise when stopped

• VCR is removing tape from heads. This is normal. The head cylinder inside

 

 

 

 

 

 

the VCR continues to rotate for a few minutes after you put the VCR in the

 

 

 

 

 

 

stop mode.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Will not AUTO-SEARCHactive

• Check antenna connections.

 

 

 

 

channels correctly

• Check SIGNAL:CABLE/ANTENNA feature.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cannot add or remove channels

• Channels must be placed in memory using AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH

 

 

 

 

 

 

feature before channels can be added or removed from channel memory.

 

 

 

 

 

 

See page 8.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cannot select channels over 69

• Cable channels over 69 can only be selected if SIGNAL:CABLE/ANTENNA

 

 

 

 

 

 

feature is set to CABLE. Details are on page 8.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tape plays back in slow motion

• Press PLAY to return to normal playback.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Timer indicator flashes

• Timer recording programmed and no cassette in VCR.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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 SkipTo 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,
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