Component Buttons, VCR Function Buttons | GE VG4258 specs

Using the Remote Control

Buttons

Component Buttons

Press one of the buttons to set the remote to operate that component.

OFF	TV	VCR 1
	TV•VCR	VCR 2
	PLAY

REW.F.FWD

STOP

REC•OTR F.ADV PAUSE

TV

Turns on a compatible GE, RCA, or ProScan TV and sets the remote to control the TV.

See page 14.

Used with OFF button to turn on compatible TV after TV button is programmed. See page 14.

VCR1

Turns on a compatible GE, RCA, or ProScan VCR and sets remote to control the VCR.

VCR2

Turns on a compatible GE, RCA, or ProScan VCR and sets remote to control the VCR when it has been setup. See page 13.

VOLUME

PREV CH

CHANNEL

MUTE

VCR Function Buttons

Press VCR1 (VCR2) to set remote to control the VCR to use the function buttons.

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

DISPLAYINPUT

0

SEARCH

SLOW TRACKING

MENU CLEAR SPEED EDIT

PROG

CHANNEL up or down

Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCRÕs channel memory.

CLEAR

Resets time counter to 0:00:00.

Allows you to change entries when setting the clock or VCR for a VCR Plus+ or timer recording.

DISPLAY

Shows VCR operating displays on the TV screen.

Displays the time counter.

EDIT

Signals two properly connected VCRs to begin copying a tape. See page 31.

F.ADV (Frame Advance)

Lets you view one frame with each press of the button when tape is in stop-action pause.

INPUT

Turns the line input on or off. LINE appears in the VCRÕs display panel and VIDEO appears on the TV screen.

Line input refers to the signal coming from the component connected to the audio/video jacks on the back of the VCR.

MENU PROG

Displays the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen.

Used to program the VCR.

Removes a menu from the screen.

Numbers (0 through 9)

Select a channel up to 99 by pressing two numbers.

Select a cable channel over 99 by pressing and holding 1 until 1– – appears on the screen. Then press the other two numbers.

F.FWD (Fast Forward)	OFF
Fast forwards the tape when the	Turns off VCR when remote is set
VCR is stopped.	to control the VCR.
Searches the picture in forward
motion during playback.

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GE VG4258 manual Component Buttons, VCR Function Buttons

Contents

VCR User’s Guide Product Registration Important Information Table of Contents Choosing a Hookup Optional Hookups How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapesWhat type of Cable-TV system* do you have? Choose one answer from below Basic hookup Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable BoxAdvanced hookup Back of VCR Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable boxBack of VCR Cable Box Back of VCR Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels Only Option a Hookup Connecting Two VCRs for Copying TapesOption B Hookup Recording Startup Check accessories with VCRInsert batteries in remote Turn on the TV Turn on the VCR Press Menu on remote to display the VCR Main Place channels in the VCR’s memory Add or remove channels from the VCR’s memory Set the Auto TV/VCR featureSet the time and date Skip this step if you used one of the basic hookups Select the display panel brightness Use Tvvcr buttonSkip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups Component Buttons ButtonsVCR Function Buttons TV Function Buttons Controlling a VCR Program the VCR for Remote Control Program the remote for a TV Controlling a TVOperate the TV Auto Play Feature Using the Playback FeaturesPlayback To play a tape Frame Advance Pause for Stop ActionSlow Motion Automatic Tracking Picture SearchManual Tracking Fast Forward Search Time Counter Display Button Index Search Commercial Scan Search ButtonGo-To Search To Index Search To Select Playback Sound Tape Playback HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX Feature Normal Recording RecordingsRecording Speeds To Make a Recording Standardized VCR Plus+ Channel Numbers for Cable-TV Recording While You’re Away VCR Plus+* Recording Broadcast or Cable TV Station Name VCR Plus+TM Channel WorksheetVCR Plus+ Channel Number Channel Number You Receive This Station On Recording While You’re Away VCR Plus+ Recording Setting a VCR Plus+ RecordingStopping a Recording in Progress Setting a Timer Recording Recording While You’re Away Timer RecordingWith the VCR Press Power and then Stop within a few seconds If you have a cable box, follow the directions below Select Cable Box Viewing Channel Timer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input Checking or Clearing Timer Recordings Display on TV Screen One Touch Recording To Record Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio Program Recording Audio Only Recording FeaturesTo Record Audio Only To Playback Audio Only Using Dual Remote with AutoEditTM Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes Front Panel Location of ControlsTape Compartment CHANNEL/TRACKING Up or Down Back Panel E R E O H i F i S a P Display Panel Cleaning the VCR Specifications Trouble Heres what to try Trouble Checks VCR makes noise when stopped VCR plus+ or timer recording not madeRewind does not operate Or wrong program recorded Limited Warranty Location of Controls IndexOperating Instructions Another Worksheet, VCR Plus+ Page Part Number 96-VG4258-1 10330 N. Meridian Street Indianapolis,