GE VG4267 - Troubleshooting Common VCR Issues

Troubleshooting Tips
No power
• Check to make sure it is plugged into an operating outlet.
• Check to make sure your connections are correct.
VCR does not respond to remote
• Check to make sure there are no objects between the VCR and remote.
• The batteries may need changing.
• Make sure the Remote VCR1iVCR2 setting is set to VCR1 so the remote that came packed with your VCR can
operate it.
• Remove batteries and hold number button 1 for at least 60 seconds to drain the microprocessor inside the
remote. Release number 1 and replace the batteries.
• Remove all batteries for approximately 12 hours. Then replace batteries.
Remote no longer controls a GE, RCA, or ProScan TV
• Press "IV to set remote to control a compatible "IV.
• Check to make sure the remote is programmed to control an RCA, ProScan, or GE TV.
Remote no longer controls a compatible "IV, cable box, or satellite receiver
• Press TV or SAT CABLE to set remote to control the corresponding component.
• Check to make sure there are no objects between the component and remote.
• The batteries may need changing.
• Reprogram remote after batteries have been changed.
• Remove batteries and hold number button 1 for at least 60 seconds to drain the microprocessor inside the
remote. Release number 1, replace the batteries, and (if necessary) reprogram the remote.
• Remove all batteries for approximately 12 hours. Then replace batteries and (if necessary) reprogram the
remote.
Poor or no picture for normal TV viewing
• Checkto make surethe VCR indicatoris off.
• Check to make surethe "iV is switchedto an activechannel.
• Checkto make sure the antenna connectionsare secureand correct.
Snowy or no picture during playback
• Press TV-VCR to turn VCR indicator on.
• CheckTV channel selected (3 or 4) to make sure it matches the channel selectedwith 3 CH. 4 switch on
backof VCR.
• Checkto make sure the TV's fine tuning iscorrectfor the channelyou have selected.
• Checkvideo cable connections between VCR and IV monitor.
• Checkto make sure the TV monitor is set to video input channel.
• Try anothertape.
• Some snow/streaksare normal during search,stop action, frame advance, and slow-motion playback.
Streaks in picture during normal playback
• Press one of the TRACKINGbuttons to move streaks up or down for the best picture.
• Check to make sure the tape is of good quality and not worn out.
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