GE VG4258 - Manual (Page 27)

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Recording a Program
Recording While You’re Away (Timer Recording)
The VCR Plus+ and timer program features let you program the VCR to record up to eight
different programs within a one year period. Before setting the timer, make sure that:
¥ The clock is set correctly.
¥ A tape with safety tab has been inserted with enough tape to record the program(s).
¥ If you receive all channels through a cable box, select a cable box viewing channel
on page 26.
Program 1 has been saved
Remember to insert a
recordable tape and
turn the VCR off before
the program start time.
Setting a Timer Recording
1. Press MENU on the remote to display the VCR MAIN
MENU
.
2. Press 2 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu.
3. Press 1 to display the Create a New Program menu.
4. Press 1, 2, 3, or 4 to select type of program.
1 One time Ñ single program recorded once.
2 Daily Ñ program recorded at same time every day.
3 Weekdays Ñ program recorded at same
time Monday through Friday.
4 Weekly Ñ program recorded at same time
once a week.
5. Press number buttons on the remote to enter the channel
number (or INPUT to select the line input), start time
including AM or PM, end time, and start date of the
recording. Just follow the on-screen prompts.
Press CLEAR to correct an entry.
If you receive all channels from a cable box and have
completed Cable Box Setup on the next page, the output
channel of your cable box will automatically appear on
the menu.
6. Select recording speed using SPEED or the number
buttons on the remote.
7. Press MENU to enter your program. A reminder
appears which will time out.
PROGRAMS OVERLAP may appear on the screen if you
entered two programs where the times overlap.
8. The TIMER RECORDINGS menu appears. Press 1 to
enter an additional timer program, or press 0 to exit.
9. Turn off the VCR before recording begins.
TIMER appears briefly and appears in the VCRÕs
display panel when the timer has been programmed.
10. If using a cable box, leave it turned on and tuned to
the channel you want to record.
Stopping a Recording in Progress
With the VCR: Press POWER and then STOP within a few
seconds.
With the Remote: Press VCR1 (VCR2) and then STOP
within a few seconds.
TIMER
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
TIMER RECORDINGS
1 Create a New Program
How often should this
Program record?
1 One time
2 Daily (every day)
3 Weekdays (M - F)
4 Weekly (once per week)
Program 1 (One Time)
Channel --
Program 1 (One Time)
Channel 08
Start Time --:-- --
Program 1 (One Time)
Channel 08
Start Time 02:10 AM 1=AM
End Time --:-- 2=PM
Program 1 (One Time)
Channel 08 CABLE
Start Time 02:10 PM
End Time 03:35 PM
Start Date 08/04/96 Sun
Tape Speed SLP
1=SP 2=SLP
Press CLEAR to correct
Press MENU to save