GE VG4272 User Manual

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Cautions

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equipment may void the user's authority to operate it.

Cable TV Installer: This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code,

Part 1) which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Care and Cleaning: Use a soft cloth or the dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner to dust

yourVCR. Remove dust from the ventilation holes.

Plastic surfaces are easily scratched and can be marred by alcohol and

various solvents. Avoid excessive use of oil-based furniture polishes since the materials used in the cabinet will accumulate more dust. A

nonabrasive, antistatic cleaner/polisher is recommended.

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First Things First ...................................................................... S

Setting Up the VCR ................................................................. 7

Using the Menu to Set Up Features ..................................... 8

Language Selection ......................................................... 8

Cable Box Setup .............................................................. 9

VCR Channels List ......................................................... 10

Auto Channel Search ................................................ 10

To Change the Signal Type ....................................... 12

Adding or Removing Channels ................................ 12

Time and Date ................................................................ 12

Auto Clock Set Feature .................................................. 13

Setting the Time Zone .............................................. 13

Setting Daylight-Saving Time .................................. 14

Set the Time and Date Manually .............................. 14

VCR Plus+ System Channels ........................................ 16

VCR Plus+ System Worksheet ...................................... 17

Additional Set-Up Features in the PREFERENCES Menu. 18

Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option .......................................... 18

Auto Play ........................................................................ 19

Auto TV/VCR .................................................................. 19

EnergySaver ................................................................... 20

Front Panel Brightness (VCR Display) .......................... 20

VCR Basics ............................................................................... 21

Remote Buttons ................................................................... 22

Component Buttons ...................................................... 22

VCR Function Buttons ................................................... 22

TV Function Buttons ...................................................... 23

Playing a Tape ...................................................................... 24

Automatic Rewind ............................................................... 24

Tape Eject ............................................................................. 25

Recording ............................................................................. 25

Check the Safety Tab ..................................................... 25

Recording ................................................................................. 27

Recording Features ............................................................. 28

Express Recording (XPR) .............................................. 28

Timer Recording ............................................................ 29

Timer Recording with VCR Plus+ Interactive

Program Guide System ............................................ 30

Setting Up the Channel List ..................................... 30

Using the VCR Plus+ Programming System ........... 31

Stopping a Timer Recording ......................................... 32

Reviewing and Clearing Programs .................................... 32

Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP

(Second Audio Program) .................................................. 33

Recording Audio Only ......................................................... 34

Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes .............. 35

Program the Remote ............................................................. 37

About Programming the Remote ....................................... 38

Programming the Remote to Control a TV ........................ 38

Operating the TV ........................................................... 38

Other Features ........................................................................ 41

Picture Search Options ....................................................... 42

Forward and Reverse Search ....................................... 42

Slow Motion ................................................................... 42

Frame Advance .............................................................. 42

Index Search .................................................................. 43

Zero Search .................................................................... 44

Commercial Scan (SEARCH Button) .................................. 44

Tracking ................................................................................ 44

Pro-Tect Plus TM Locking Feature ......................................... 45

Time Counter ....................................................................... 45

On-Screen Displays ............................................................. 46

Audio Set-up Features ........................................................ 46

Reception ....................................................................... 47

Tape Playback ................................................................ 47

Connections ............................................................................ 49

Things to Know Before Connecting Components ............ 49

Connecting Your VCR .......................................................... 50

Jacks and Cables ................................................................. 50

RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables (F-type) .......................... 50

Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type) .................. 50

Choosing a VCR Connection .............................................. 51

Advantages of Audio/Video Cable Connections ............... 51

Don't Forget About the Auto TV/VCR Feature ................... 51

TVwith RF Jack Only .................................................... 52

TV with Audio/Video Jacks ........................................... 53

TV with Audio/Video Jacks and Cable Box

to Unscramble Pay Channels Only ............................ 54

Reference ................................................................................. 55

Front Panel ........................................................................... 56

Display Panel ....................................................................... 57

Back Panel ............................................................................ 58

How to Find Your TV's Video Input Channel ..................... 59

Troubleshooting Tips ........................................................... 60

Specifications ...................................................................... 64

Cleaning the VCR ................................................................. 64

Limited Warranty ................................................................. 65

Index .......................................................................................... 66

Welcome to your new VCR...

To help you get started using your VCR with

as little reading as possible, we've put all the basic

information needed in the first three sections.

To help you along, there's even a QuickSet Guide

which walks you through several set-up steps at once.

Getting Started

Before this first step, though, learning about the time and date, your remote control's features, working with channels, and basic video tape operations are essential to get all you can out of the VCR. Once you are comfortable with these features, feel free to refer to other sections because they cover the more detailed information.

FIRST THINGS FIRST

What Remains?

The final sections of this manual contain

playback and recording information, a detailed connections section, and a reference section including troubleshooting tips, warranty information, and an

index.

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These note boxes give you tips for your new video cassette recorder.

Step 1: What's In the Box?

The following items come packed in the box:

• VCR

• Remote control

• RF coaxial cable

Step 2: Install Batteries In the

Remote Control

Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change the batteries in your VCR's remote.

1. Remove the cover of the battery compartment.

2. Place the batteries into the remote's back panel. Match the positive (+) and negative (-) ends of each battery to the

diagram inside the battery compartment.

3. Replace the cover.

Step 3: Connect Your VCR

If you connect your VCR to your home antenna or cable system and then to your TV, use the VCR's IN (FROM ANT.) and OUT (TO TV) jacks for a good signal as shown to the right.

If you have a TV with AUDIONIDEO jacks, use the jacks for a

better connection. Refer to the section, Connections, toward the back of the manual, for additional connection options.

Step 4: Plug In the VCR

Your VCR's power cord has a plastic band strung through the

blades. Remove plastic band before plugging the cord into the power outlet. To remove band, cut with a pair of scissors and pull it free of the blades. Once the plastic is removed, match

the wide blade of the power cord to the wide slot in the AC outlet. Be sure to insert the plug completely.

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Step 5: Tune the TV

Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel. The VCR viewing channel

is channel 3 or 4 or the TV's video input.

If you connect your VCR using the IN (FROM ANT.) and OUT (TO TV) jacks with RF coaxial cable, set the 3 CH 4 switch to

channel 3 or channel 4--the channel you want to use on your TV.

If you connect your VCR using the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks with audio/video cables, select the TV's video input with the remote's TV and INPUT buttons to see the signal. See page 59 for more information about your TV's input channel.

Step 6: Turn On the VCR

Press POWER on the VCR's front panel or VCR on the remote to turn on the VCR. The first time you turn the VCR on, a menu screen appears. This is the start of a QuickSet Guide which helps you pick different options for your VCR.

Step 7: Using the QuickSet Guide

The QuickSet Guide is an automated procedure that helps you set

up your VCR. The first time you turn on your VCR, the first screen of the Guide appears.

Select a language. Seleccione un idioma.

Choisissez une langue.

1 English 2 Espafiol

3 Francais

1. Press 1 for English, 2 for Espafiol(Spanish), or 3 for Frangais (French).

The remaining menus throughout the set up will appear in the chosen language. Just follow the step-by-step procedures until setup is complete.

If the menu does not appear:

• Make sure the TV is tuned to the same channel as the 3 CH 4 switch or its video input (see page 59 for more information).

VCR Viewing Channel

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A/V LINE OUT/IN Jacks 3 CH 4 Switch

When using the IN (FROM ANT.) and OUT (TO TV) jacks to connect your VCR, tune your TV to channel 3 or 4.

The 3 CH 4 switch on the back of the VCR determines which TV channel

is used to see the VCR's output. When using the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks

to connect your VCR, tune your TV to the TV's video input channel with the TV and INPUT buttons on your

remote control. For more information about selecting your TV's input channel, see page 59.

• Make sure the VCR indicator is on in the VCR display if you connected your VCR using the IN (FROM ANT.) and OUT (TO TV) jacks.

• Check your connections.

If you choose to set up your VCR options individually, then go to

the next section.

Step 8: Access the Menus

The MENU and number buttons on the remote let you access, select, and change your VCR's preferences. For example, to select

a different preferred on-screen language than the one you selected during the initial set up, do the following:

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings

3 Time 4 Channels

5 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Audio 8 Language 0 Exit

2. Press 8 to display the LANGUAGE menu.

LANGUAGE

Select a language.

1>English 2 Espanol

3 FranFais

Press MENU to continue

Press 1 for English, 2 for Espafiol(Spanish), or 3 for Frangais (French).

All other on-screen menus are worked within similar ways

using the remote control to follow on-screen instructions.

See Additional Set-Up Features in the next section for detailed information about accessing menus.

Next Section: The Menus of Your VCR

Now that you understand how to move around through menus, go to the next section to set up the individual features of your VCR.

Additional Set-up Features

Below is a list of features that need to be set up

before using your VCR for the first time. Many of these menus are covered during the initial set

up, but if you ever want to change a menu, refer to this section.

• Language

• Cable Box Set Up

• VCR Channels List

(Auto Channel Search)

• Auto Clock (Set Time Zone and

Daylight-Saving Time)

• Manual Clock Set

• VCR Plus+ System Channels

• Remote VCR1/VCR2

• Auto Play

• Auto TV/VCR

• EnergySaver

• Front Panel Brightness

SETTING UP THE VCR

Using the Menu to Set Up Features

You can set up your VCR's features by using the remote control's buttons to enter your choices from on-screen

instructions. Each menu item is explained in this section.

For each numbered selection on the menus, use the same

numbered button on the remote control to select it.

Language Selection

If you did not complete this step in the previous section using the QuickSet Guide, it is time to select your preferred

language. Once this step is complete, all on-screen displays will appear in that language.

1. On your remote control, press the MENU button to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings

3 Time 4 Channels

5 Setup 6 Preferences

7 Audio 8 Language

0 Exit

2. Press 8 to select the LANGUAGE menu.

LANGUAGE

Select a language.

1>English 2 Espanol 3 FranFais

Press MENU to continue

Press 1 for English, 2 for Espafiol (Spanish), or 3 for Frangais (French). An arrow indicates the selection you've made. Once you have made your choice, press MENU on

the remote to continue back to the VCR MAIN MENU.

QuickSet Guide

To manually access the QuickSet Guide, display the VCR MAIN MENU and then select the Setup feature by pressing 5.

Cable Box Setup

This set up applies only when all channels are received through a cable box. In this case, the VCR will automatically enter the channel used to view cable box programming. Your VCR will

use this channel for all future timer recordings.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings

3 Time 4 Channels

5 Setup 6 Preferences

7 Audio 8 Language

0 Exit

2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.

CHANNELS

1 Auto Channel Search 2 Add/Remove Channels

3 Signal Type: CABLE 4 VCR Plus+ Channel list

5 Cable Box Setup

0 Exit

3. Press 5 to display CABLE BOX SETUP. Then select one of the three choices.

CABLE BOX SETUP

Do you use your cable box to receive ALL

channels or only SOME channels?

1 ALL channels 2 Only SOME channels

3 Cancel setup

If you selected ALL Channels, enter the output channel

of your cable box (usually 03 or 04), or press the INPUT

button on the VCR's remote to select the VCR's video input

channel if you used the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks.

Choosing the Right Setup for Your Cable Box

If you use your cable box to receive: ALL channels- enter two numbers for

the output channel of your cable box

or press INPUT if you connect your cable box with AUDIO/VIDEO jacks.

Only SOME channels- choose this option if you only use the cable box

to unscramble premium channels.

Cancel setup will take you to a screen stating your VCR will not control the cable box channel during timer recordings.

CABLE BOX SETUP

On what channel does the VCR receive signals

from the cable box? (usually 3. 4. or Video)

Enter 01-13 or INPUT Press MENU to cancel

CABLE BOX SETUP

On what channel does the VCR receive signals

from the cable box? (usually 3. 4 or video)

Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to continue

5. Once you complete the setup, the VCR confirms that the VCR will now receive all signals on the designated channel.

CABLE BOX SETUP

The VCR will now receive all signals

from the cable box on channel 04.

Press MENU to continue

VCR Channels List

If you use a cable box for all channels, this step is not necessary.

Your VCR may come with a channel list preset at the factory,

but you may want to add or delete some channels depending

on whether they are active.

Auto Channel Search

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings

3 Time 4 Channels

5 Setup 6 Preferences

7 Audio 8 Language

0 Exit

2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.

CHANNELS

1 Auto Channel Search 2 Add/Remove Channels

3 Signal Type: CABLE 4 VCR Plus+ Channel List

5 Cable Box Setup

Exit

3. Press 1 to display the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu.

AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH

What type of signal are you using?

1 Cable TV 2 Antenna

3>Detect Automatically

0 Cancel

4. Select one of the three AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH options, your choice will be marked with an arrow symbol at the left:

• Cable TVsearches for cable stations from a single channel

• Antenna searches for local broadcast stations on all channels

• Detect Automatically will make this decision for you

AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH

Now scanning channel 14

Press any key to cancel

The VCR begins scanning for the available channels--this takes about one to two minutes. When the scan is complete,

the VCR tunes to the lowest channel number available. At this point, pressing CHAN up or down should only select the

active channels.

To Change the Signal Type

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.

3. Press 3 to change the Signal Type between CABLE and ANTENNA.

Adding or Removing Channels

You may want to add or remove channels after you Auto Channel Search, especially if some of the channels have weak

signals or you don't want to watch them.

Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.

Press 2 to display the ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS screen. Use CHAN up or down or number buttons to go to the channels you want to remove or add.

ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS

Channel 115

is presently ADDED

Press CLEAR to remove Press MENU to exit

ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS

Channel 115 is presently REMOVED

Press INFO to add Press MENU to exit

4. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish this set up.

Time and Date

The VCR gives you two ways to set the time and date: the Auto Clock Feature or manually. The Auto Clock Feature enables the VCR to update the clock each time the VCR is turned off. The Auto Clock is advantageous because it updates the time for you automatically.

Before you set the time and date, set the Auto DST (Daylight-

Saving Time) feature to ON or OFF for your area.

Selecting Channels

The Channel up and down buttons access those channels active in your

VCR channel list. You can still access channels not in

the channel list by using the

number buttons on the remote.

Auto Clock Set Feature

The Auto Clock Set feature is set to ON at the factory. In the ON setting, the VCR looks for a channel carrying XDS (Extended

Data Services) information. XDS updates the clock using the

Coordinated Universal Time. There are certain steps that are

required, such as Auto Channel Search, setting the Time Zone,

and Daylight Saving feature before the Auto Clock feature works.

Setting the Time Zone

1. Press MENU on the remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings

3 Time 4 Channels

5 Setup 6 Preferences

7 Audio 8 Language

0 Exit

2. Press 3 to display TIME menu.

TIME 1 Set Time and Date 2 Auto Clock Set: ON 3 Set Time Zone

4 Set Daylight Savings

XDS Time Data was found on channel 20.

0 Exit

3. Press 3 again to display the SET TIME ZONE menu.

SET TIME ZONE

What is your Time Zone?

I Eastern

2 Central 3 Mountain

4 Pacific

5 Alaska 6 Hawaii 7>Automatic

Press MENU to continue

Auto Clock Information

With a cable box, the VCR will not

reset the clock after a power outage unless the cable box is turned on to

the channel carrying the XDS signal.

If AUTO CLOCK SET is unsuccessful, try tuning the VCR (or cable box) to a channel carrying the broadcast

information (usually PBS), then turn the VCR off. If the time does not set

within ten minutes, set the time and

date manually through the menu. Check your local cable system or TV

stations for availability of channels with XDS.

4. Select your time zone. If you select Automatic for your time zone, the VCR sets the

clock using the first Coordinated Universal Time information

it finds. If the time is not correct, select another time zone or

set the time and date through the menu system.

Setting Daylight-Saving Time

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 3 to display the TIME menu.

3. Press 4 to display the SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS menu.

SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS

Does your area observe Daylight Savings Time from April to October?

1 Yes. DST is observed 2 No

3>Automatic Press MENU to continue

4. Select one of the options.

• DST is the acronym for Daylight Saving Time.

• If you chose Automatic, the VCR sets the clock using the DST information broadcast in the signal (channel).

Set the Time and Date Manually

If the Auto Clock Set was unsuccessful, set the clock through the menu option. The Auto Clock Set feature is set to OFF

automatically when you set the clock this way.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

I VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings

3 Time 4 Channels

5 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Audio

8 Language 0 Exit

Spring Forward; Fall Backward

In the Spring, daylight-saving time begins on the first Sunday in April.

Because the clock automatically changes from 2:00 AM to 3:00 AM

(forward one hour), remember to include the extra hour for timer

recording falling within this time frame.

In the Autumn, daylight-saving time ends on the last Sunday in October. The VCR clock automatically changes from 2:00 AM to 1:00 AM

(back one hour). Therefore, it can affect your recording length.

2. Press 3 to display the TIME menu.

TIME 1 Set Time and Date 2 Auto Clock Set: ON 3 Set Time Zone

4 Set Daylight Savings

XDS Time Data was not found

0 Exit

3. Press 1 to display the SET TIME AND DATE menu.

SET TIME AND DATE

Time --:--

(hh:mm)

Date --/--/--

Press MENU to cancel

4. Enter the data using the number buttons. Press 0 before single-digit numbers and follow the on-screen directions.

SET TIME AND DATE

Time 12:34 PM

Date 11/18/99 Thursday

Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to set

I _me/Date Display 1

Pressing INFO on the remote displays the time and date on the

screen.

VCR Plus+ System Channels

Using the VCR Plus+ programming system makes programming

timer recordings for cable or off-air antenna easier, but you

have to put in a little time right now to set up a channel list.

A worksheet and abbreviated codes for typical cable services

in the U.S. and Canada are provided.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

I VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings

3 Time 4 Channels

5 Setup 6 Preferences

7 Audio 8 Language

0 Exit

2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.

CHANNELS

1 Auto Channel Search 2 Add/Remove Channels

3 Signal Type: CABLE 4 VCR Plus+ Channel list

5 Cable Box Setup

0 Exit

3. Press 4 to display the VCR Plus+ Channel List screen.

VCR+ Channel My Channel

5 -- 4 -- 3 -> -> -> -- 2 -- 1 --

Use CH +/- to select Press 0-9 to change

Press MENU to save

Enter the data following the on-screen directions using

your worksheet (see next page).

VCR+

Channel My Channel

5 46 4 --

3 -> -> -> 23 2 -- I --

Use CH +/- to select Press 0-9 to change

Press MENU to save

Screen is for an example only.

Two-Digit VCR Plus+ System

Channel Numbers for

Cable TV (Canadian List)

35 American Movie Classics 39 Arts &-Entertainment

57 Black Entertainment 54 Bravo

42 Cable News Network 45 Cinemax

98 Cinemax 2 37 The Discovery Channel

53 The Disney Channel

63 Entertainment Television 34 ESPN Sports Network 47 The Family Channel

33 Home Box Office 95 Home Box Office 2

96 Home Box Office 3

51 The Learning Channel

46 Lifetime

58 The Movie Channel

48 Music Television 49 The Nashville Network

38 Nickelodeon 64 Nostalgia Television

99 Quality Value Cable 41 Showtime

97 Showtime 2

59 Sports Channel 52 Turner Network Television

44 USA-Network 62 Video Hits 1

93 Viewer's Choice 1 94 Viewer's Choice 2

55 WGN Chicago

43 WTBS Atlanta 60 WWOR-New York

See next page for Canadian List

VCR Plus+ Programming

System Channel List

Refer to your local television list for a complete VCR Plus+ channel list for your viewing area or contact your cable company. Using the list may save you some time.

VCR Plus+ System Worksheet

Channel Number

Broadcast or VCR Plus+

You Receive the

Cable-TV Station Name Channel Number**

Station On*

H BO 33 ESPN 34

*Check your local or cable listing for the channel number you receive this station on. **Check your local listing for broadcast or VCR Plus+ channel number assigned.

Two-Digit VCR Plus+ System

Channel Numbers for

Cable TV (Canadian List)

67 Allarcom Pay Television/

Superchannel

44 Arts & Entertainment 72 Cable News Network-

Headline News

61 Cable News Network 70 Canadian Home Shopping

Network

56 Canal Famille

69 Cathay International

Television Inc.

68 Chinavision Canada Corp 60 Country Music Television 63 Family Channel

62 First Choice 96 First Choice Two 97 First Choice Three 99 First Choice Four 90 House of Commons 91 La Chaine Francaise

51 The Learning Channel

65 MeteoMedia/The Weather

Network

48 MuchMusic Network

55 MusiquePlus 52 Nashville Network

73 Newsworld/CBC

53 Le Reseau des Sports 43 The Sports Network 64 Super Ecran 37 Super Ecran B 98 Super Ecran C

66 Telatino Network 46 TV5 Montreal 92 Viewer's Choice 1 93 Viewer's Choice 2 94 Viewer's Choice 3 95 Viewer's Choice 4 71 Vision TV: Canada's

Faith Network

38 Youth TV, Canada Inc.

Additional Set-Up Features in the

PREFERENCES Menu

The features in this section are all accessed through the

PREFERENCES menu.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

I VCR Plus+

2 Timer Recordings 3 Time

4 Channels

5 Setup

6 Preferences 7 Audio

8 Language 0 Exit

2. Press 6 to display the PREFERENCES menu.

PREFERENCES

1 Remote Control: VCR1 2 Auto Play: ON

3 Auto TV/VCR: ON 4 EnergySaver: 2:00

5 Front Panel: AUTO

0 Exit

Now you are ready to select an item from the menu to set up.

Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option

If you own a compatible GE, RCA, or PROSCAN remote that has a VCR2, VCR2.LD, or VCR2.DVD button, this feature allows you to set this VCR to respond to that button.

Press 1 to select the Remote Control item. Then press the VCR2, VCR2.LD, or VCR2.DVD button to change.

PREFERENCES

(PRESS VCR2 TO CHANGE) 2 Auto Play: ON

3 Auto TV/VCR: ON 4 EnergySaver: 2:00

5 Front Panel: AUTO

0 Exit

PREFERENCES

1 Remote Control: VCR2 2 Auto Play: ON

3 Auto TV/VCR: ON 4 EnergySaver: 2:00

5 Front Panel: AUTO

0 Exit

The VCR will only respond to the compatible remote's VCR2, VCR2oLD, or VCR2oDVD button. If you change the remote setting to VCR2, the remote that came with your VCR will no longer

control it.

Use the compatible remote to change the remote setting back to VCR1. Display the PREFERENCES menu, press 1, and then press

VCR on the VCR's remote.

Auto Play

This feature allows the VCR to automatically start playing when you insert a tape with the safety tab removed. Press 2 to switch

between ON or OFF.

Select ON if you want a tape with its safety tab removed to start playing automatically when the tape is inserted.

Select OFF if you do notwant a tape with its safety tab

removed to start playing automatically.

Auto Play

For a tape to be able to start playing

automatically, it must have the safety tab removed. All rented movies and

purchased movies should have this tab removed.

Auto TV/VCR

This feature controls whether the TV/VCR switch changes automatically to the VCR mode. Press 3 to switch between ON

and OFF.

Select ON if you want the VCR to switch to the VCR mode when the VCR is turned on or a cassette is inserted. This

only applies if you connect the IN (FROM ANT.) and OUT (TO TV) jacks of your VCR to your TV and watch your VCR on channel 3 or 4 of your TV.

Select OFF if you want the VCR to remain in the TV mode. This is useful if you watch your VCR on the TV's video input and you don't want your antenna/cable signal interrupted by

the VCR. Refer to the Connections section, toward the back of the manual.

EnergySaver

By default, this VCR automatically turns off after two hours of

inactivity. Press 4 to change the time delay, or to disable the feature.

• OFF: The VCR will remain turned on until you shut it off.

• 1:00, 2:00, or 3:00: The VCR turns off after one, two, or three

hours of inactivity.

Thirty seconds before shutting off, the VCR will warn you with a screen reading, "The VCR will turn off in 30 seconds. Press any

key to cancel."

If you use the VCR's tuner instead of your TV to tune channels, you may want to turn this feature off.

PREFERENCES

I Remote Control: VCRI 2 Auto Play: ON

3 Auto TV/VCR: ON 4 EnergySaver: 2:00

5 Front Panel: AUTO

0 Exit

The PREFERENCES menu allows you to access settings for your

remote control, EnergySaver, front

panel brightness, and more.

Front Panel Brightness (VCR Display)

You can change the brightness level of the fluorescent display

panel on the front of the VCR. Press 5 to switch between the options.

• AUTO brightens the display when the VCR is on and dims

the display when the VCR is off.

• BRIGHT keeps the display bright.

• DIM keeps the display at a low brightness level.

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GE VG4272 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

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