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

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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