Index, Appendix a: reference – GE VG4061 User Manual

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APPENDIX A: REFERENCE

Clock shows incorrect time or date

Power interruption.

Check to make sure the clock is set accurately (check AM/PM and date).

Check Auto DST setting. The clock may have adjusted for daylight-saving time.

Time did not adjust for daylight-saving time

Check to make sure Auto DST feature is turned on.

VCR makes noise when stopped

VCR is removing tape from heads. This is normal. The head cylinder inside the VCR will continue to rotate for a few
minutes after you put the VCR in the stop mode.

Will not Auto Channel Search active channels correctly

Check to make sure the antenna connections are secure and correct.

Check to make sure the Signal Type: CABLE/ANTENNA feature is set correctly.

If Detect Automatically was selected for the Signal Type in the Auto Channel Search menu, try using either CABLE TV
or ANTENNA instead.

May not need to auto channel search if using a cable box. Refer to the VCR Channel List or contact your cable
company for more information.

Cannot add or remove channels

Channels must be placed in memory using the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH feature before channels can be added or
removed from channel memory.

Tape plays back in slow motion

Press PLAY to return to normal playback.

Cannot select channels over 69

Cable channels over 69 can only be selected if Signal Type: CABLE/ANTENNA feature is set to CABLE.

Cassette with safety tab removed does not start to play automatically

Check to make sure the Auto Play ON/OFF feature is set to ON.

TIMER indicator flashes

Check to make sure there is a cassette in the VCR when a timer recording is set.

On-screen menus appear in English, French, or Spanish

Check Language feature.

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