GE VG4250 - Manual (Page 5)

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Table of Contents
Key Features Overview ........................................................................................... 1
Connections & Setup .............................................................................................. 5
Things to Consider Before Connecting Components ............................................. 6
Cable Considerations ................................................................................................ 6
Choose Your Connection ........................................................................................... 7
Using the RF Coaxial Cable to Connect the VCR to a TV ................................. 7
TV + VCR .............................................................................................................. 8
TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver ............................................................................. 9
TV + VCR + Cable Box ....................................................................................... 10
Set the VCR’s CH 3/4 Switch ................................................................................... 11
Plug in the VCR ........................................................................................................ 11
Put Batteries in the Remote Control ....................................................................... 11
Turn on the TV and VCR .......................................................................................... 11
Tune the TV .............................................................................................................. 11
Using the Remote Control to Navigate On-screen Menus .................................. 12
Complete the QuickSet Guide .......................................................................... 12
Accessing Menus .............................................................................................. 12
VCR Basics ................................................................................................................ 13
Playing a Tape .................................................................................................... 13
Automatic Rewind ............................................................................................. 13
Tape Eject ........................................................................................................... 13
Recording ................................................................................................................. 13
Check the Safety Tab ......................................................................................... 13
Using the VCR’s Menu System ......................................................................... 15
Using On-Screen Menus to Set Up Features ........................................................ 16
Language ........................................................................................................... 16
Cable Box Setup ................................................................................................ 16
VCR Channels List ............................................................................................. 17
Auto Channel Searching ............................................................................ 17
Changing the Signal Type .......................................................................... 18
Adding or Removing Channels .................................................................. 18
Time and Date .................................................................................................... 19
Auto Clock Set Feature ............................................................................... 19
To Turn Auto Clock Set ON .................................................................. 19
Setting the Time Zone .......................................................................... 19
Setting Daylight-Saving Time .............................................................. 20
Setting Time and Date Manually ............................................................... 20
Additional Set Up Features in the Preferences Menu .......................................... 21
Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option .............................................................................. 21
Auto Play ............................................................................................................ 21
Auto TV/VCR ...................................................................................................... 22
EnergySaver ...................................................................................................... 22
Front Panel Brightness (VCR Display) ............................................................. 22
Tape Speed ........................................................................................................ 23
Set Auto Repeat ................................................................................................. 23