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Buen manual de instrucciones

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¿Qué es un manual de instrucciones?

El nombre proviene de la palabra latina “instructio”, es decir, ordenar. Por lo tanto, en un manual GE VG4256 se puede encontrar la descripción de las etapas de actuación. El propósito de un manual es enseñar, facilitar el encendido o el uso de un dispositivo o la realización de acciones concretas. Un manual de instrucciones también es una fuente de información acerca de un objeto o un servicio, es una pista.

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Sobre todo, un manual de instrucciones GE VG4256 debe contener:
- información acerca de las especificaciones técnicas del dispositivo GE VG4256
- nombre de fabricante y año de fabricación del dispositivo GE VG4256
- condiciones de uso, configuración y mantenimiento del dispositivo GE VG4256
- marcas de seguridad y certificados que confirmen su concordancia con determinadas normativas

¿Por qué no leemos los manuales de instrucciones?

Normalmente es por la falta de tiempo y seguridad acerca de las funcionalidades determinadas de los dispositivos comprados. Desafortunadamente la conexión y el encendido de GE VG4256 no es suficiente. El manual de instrucciones siempre contiene una serie de indicaciones acerca de determinadas funcionalidades, normas de seguridad, consejos de mantenimiento (incluso qué productos usar), fallos eventuales de GE VG4256 y maneras de solucionar los problemas que puedan ocurrir durante su uso. Al final, en un manual se pueden encontrar los detalles de servicio técnico GE en caso de que las soluciones propuestas no hayan funcionado. Actualmente gozan de éxito manuales de instrucciones en forma de animaciones interesantes o vídeo manuales que llegan al usuario mucho mejor que en forma de un folleto. Este tipo de manual ayuda a que el usuario vea el vídeo entero sin saltarse las especificaciones y las descripciones técnicas complicadas de GE VG4256, como se suele hacer teniendo una versión en papel.

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Sobre todo es en ellos donde encontraremos las respuestas acerca de la construcción, las posibilidades del dispositivo GE VG4256, el uso de determinados accesorios y una serie de informaciones que permiten aprovechar completamente sus funciones y comodidades.

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    VG4256 VCR User’ s Guide W e bring good things to life.[...]

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    i Introduction W ARNING To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. Caution: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert. Attention: Pour Žviter les chocs Žlectriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser [...]

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    Introduction T able of Contents 1 Important Infor mation Warnings ______________________________ i Cautions ______________________________ i Note to Cable TV Installer _______________ i Product Registration ____________________ i Hooking Up the VCR Choosing a Hookup ____________________ 2 Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box ________________[...]

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    2 Hooking Up the VCR Choosing a Hookup The hookups on pages 3 through 5 are divided into two hookup types: Basic (A) and Advanced (B). The basic hookup shows the backs of TVs that have only an antenna/cable connection. It is the easier of the two and additional accessories may not be needed. The advanced hookup shows the VCR hooked up to a TV with [...]

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    A. Basic hookup. Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories. 1 . Set the 3CH.4 switch on back of VCR to either channel 3 or 4. Tune the TV to this channel and use the TV•VCR button to watch the VCR. 2 . Connect as shown. This connection may require additional accessories not provided. 3 . Plug in power cords of VCR a[...]

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    4 Hooking Up the VCR Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels OUT TO TV IN FROM ANT. VHF/UHF 3 CH. 4 IN AUDIO1 VIDEO1 Back of VCR R L OUT OUT IN Cable Box From Cable RF Coaxial Cable Back of TV Cable/ Antenna OR VHF UHF RF Coaxial Cable (supplied) 75 to 75/300 Ohm Separator OUT IN Cable Box From Cable RF Coaxial Cable RF Coaxial Cable[...]

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    A. Basic hookup. Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories. 1 . Set the 3CH.4 switch on back of VCR to either channel 3 or 4. Tune the TV to this channel and use the TV•VCR button to watch the VCR. 2. Connect as shown. This connection may require additional accessories not provided. 3 . Plug in power cords of VCR, T[...]

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    6 Hooking Up the VCR Connecting T wo VCRs for Copying T apes OUT TO TV IN FROM ANT. VHF/UHF 3 CH. 4 IN AUDIO1 VIDEO1 R L OUT OUT TO TV IN FROM ANT. VHF/UHF 3 CH. 4 IN AUDIO1 VIDEO1 R L OUT Playback VCR RF Coaxial Cable (supplied) Recording VCR Audio/Video Cables RF Coaxial Cable or Use the hookup to the TV as previously selected on pages 3, 4, or 5[...]

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    7 Hooking Up the VCR Connecting a Ster eo Amplifier/Receiver LEFT RIGHT PHONO TUNER TAPE AUX REC PLAY OUT TO TV IN FROM ANT. VHF/UHF 3 CH. 4 IN AUDIO1 VIDEO1 Back of VCR R L OUT Back of Amplifier/Receiver Audio/Video Cables LEFT RIGHT PHONO TUNER TAPE AUX REC PLAY OUT TO TV IN FROM ANT. VHF/UHF 3 CH. 4 IN AUDIO1 VIDEO1 Back of VCR R L OUT Back of A[...]

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    8 Setting Up the VCR 1. Check accessories with VCR. Contact your dealer if any items are missing. 2. Insert batteries in remote. 3. T ur n on the TV . If you used one of the basic hookups, tune the TV to the channel selected with the 3CH.4 switch on back of VCR. If you used one of the advanced hookups, tune the TV to the TVÕs video input. (See TV [...]

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    VCR MAIN MENU 1 TIMER RECORDINGS 2 TIME 3 CHANNELS 9 5. Place channels in the VCR’ s memory . The first time you turn on the VCR or after a power interruption, the VCR displays a message on the TV screen prompting you to perform the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH . If the message does not appear, go to step A below. If the message appears, follow the direct[...]

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    VCR MAIN MENU 1 TIMER RECORDINGS 2 TIME 3 CHANNELS 4 PREFERENCES Setting Up the VCR Star tup 7. Select the language/Seleccione el idioma/ Sélectionner la langue. The VCR displays the on-screen menus in the English, Spanish or French language. The word ÒLanguageÓ cycles through the different languages when the VCR Main Menu is displayed on the TV[...]

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    VCR MAIN MENU 1 TIMER RECORDINGS 2 TIME VCR MAIN MENU 1 TIMER RECORDINGS 2 TIME 3 CHANNELS 4 PREFERENCES 11 Setting Up the VCR Star tup 1 0. Set the ALERT SOUND feature. Select this feature if you want a warning to sound each time an invalid entry or invalid operation is made. This feature is set to OFF . Please note the warning sound is heard only[...]

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    12 Setting Up the VCR Star tup 1 2. Set the Automatic Daylight-Saving Time Select this feature if you want the VCRÕs clock automatically to advance one hour in April and reverse one hour in October. A . Press MENU on the remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU . B . Press 2 to display the TIME menu. C . Press 2 to select AUTO DST: ON or OFF . ¥ Selec[...]

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    13 Using the Remote Contr ol VCR Function Buttons CLEAR MENU SPEED INPUT F.ADV TRACKING STOP PLAY 1 2 3 5 4 6 7 9 8 0 PAUSE SLOW SEARCH RECORD FWD REV POWER INFO TV•VCR GO BACK CHAN CHAN (CHANNEL) Up or Down Selects the next higher or lower channel in the VCRÕs channel memory. CLEAR Resets the time counter to 0:00:00 . Lets you change entries wh[...]

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    14 Playing a T ape Playback T o play a tape 1 . Turn on the TV and tune it to channel 3, 4, or the TVÕs video input to see the picture from the VCR. 2 . Insert a tape in the VCR. The VCR automatically turns on. The POWER and VCR indicators light. The tape automatically begins playback if the safety tab on the cassette has been removed and the AUTO[...]

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    15 Using the Playback Featur es Playing a T ape AUTO PLA Y Featur e This feature allows the VCR to automatically start playing when you insert a tape with the safety tab removed. 1 . Press MENU on the remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU . 2 . Press 4 to display the PREFERENCES menu. 3 . Press 2 to select AUTO PLAY: ON or OFF. ¥ Select ON if you wa[...]

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    16 Using the Playback Featur es DISPLA Y Button The DISPLAY button shows the status of the VCR channel number, time counter, date, time and tape speed on the TV screen. The time and date must be set before they can be displayed. 1. Press DISPLAY . If you do not press DISPLAY again, this display times out. 2. Press DISPLAY again to display only the [...]

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    17 Using the Playback Featur es Index Search The VCR has a ÒVHS Index Search SystemÓ that automatically records an index mark on the tape every time you begin recording a program. Your VCR has two index playback features. To locate the program you want to play, select a specific index number or search by scanning. Some index marks may be missed b[...]

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    18 Pause for Stop Action This feature stops the tape in action and lets you examine the details of the scene. Stop action works best for tapes recorded in the SP or SLP speed. 1 . Press PAUSE during playback to stop the action. 2 . Press TRACKING up or down on the remote to reduce any jittering of the picture. 3 . Press PAUSE or PLAY on the remote [...]

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    19 Playing a T ape Using the Playback Featur es T APE PLA YBACK: HI-FI/LINEAR Feature The VCR records the same audio on both the Hi-Fi and linear tracks on the tape. The Hi-Fi sound is recorded on separate left and right stereo channels. Mono sound is recorded on the linear track. To enjoy Hi-Fi sound, connect your VCR to a stereo television or amp[...]

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    Recording a Program Your VCR provides different recording options. These options are explained in this section of the manual. Recording Speeds Press SPEED on the remote to select a recording speed (SP or SLP). The speed you select appears on the TV screen. Tapes recorded in LP can be played in this VCR. SP (Standard Play) gives the best quality rec[...]

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    21 Recording a Program One T ouch Recor ding One touch recording lets you record up to four hours without using the timer program feature. The VCR turns off automatically at the end of the recording. 1. Turn on the VCR. 2. Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. 3. Select the channel you want to record. 4. Use SPEED on the remote to select a re[...]

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    VCR MAIN MENU 1 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) 22 Recording a Program Recor ding While Y ou’r e Away (Timer Recor ding) The timer program feature lets you program the VCR to record up to eight different progr[...]

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    23 Recording a Program Timer Recording Fr om the VCR’ s Line Input The line input refers to the signal coming from the AUDIO1 and VIDEO1 IN jacks of the VCR. Recording from the line input is convenient if you have a satellite receiver or similar component attached to these jacks. To timer record from the component connected to the VCRÕs line inp[...]

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    24 Recording a Program T o Record Ster eo Broadcast TV or SAP Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel, either 3, 4, or the TVÕs video input. 1 . Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. 2 . If you are using one of the basic hookups, make sure the VCR indicator lights in the VCRÕs display panel. If not, press TV•VCR to turn it o[...]

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    25 Recording a Program RECORDING AUDIO T o Record Audio Only (Refer to hookup on page 7.) 1. Press the INPUT button or 0,0 on the remote to hear the source attached to the AUDIO jacks. L appears in the VCR display panel and VIDEO appears on the TV screen. The VCR records audio from the audio equipment connected to the AUDIO1 (L and R) IN jacks. 2 .[...]

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    26 Recording a Program Using T wo VCRs for Copying and Editing T apes Operating Instructions (Refer to hookup on page 6.) Use one VCR as the playback VCR and the other as the recording VCR. 1. Turn on the TV and VCRs. 2. Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel, either 3, 4, or the TVÕs video input. 3. If you connected your VCR using Option A (page [...]

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    27 References Location of Contr ols REW PLAY•PAUSE FWD RECORD POWER TV•VCR CHANNEL TRACKING STOP•EJECT CHANNEL or TRACKING up or down Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCRÕs channel memory. Adjusts tracking during playback. FWD (Fast Forward) Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches the picture forward during playba[...]

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    28 References Location of Contr ols Back Panel 3CH.4 Switch Selects the channel to which you tune the TV to see the VCR picture if you connect the VCR using one of the basic hookups. IN FROM ANT. (Antenna) Connector Receives a signal from an antenna or cable system when attached. OUT TO TV Connector Passes signal to TV using the cable supplied. VID[...]

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    29 References Format: VHS Record/Playback Video: 4-Head System: Audio: VHS Hi-Fi Stereo record/playback system Video Signal System: EIA standard: NTSC color Antenna: 75-ohm external VHF/UHF combined antenna terminal Tuner: USA: 181 channels capability* (125 cable channels) Canada: 178 channels capability* (122 cable channels) Type: Autoprogramming [...]

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    30 References T r ouble Checks Sometimes problems can be easily solved by checking a few basic things. Check below before you call for help or take your VCR to an Authorized GE VCR Servicenter. N o power VCR does not respond to remote Poor or no picture for normal TV viewing Snowy or no picture during playback Streaks in picture during normal playb[...]

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    31 References T r ouble Checks T rouble Here's what to tr y: Stereo audio too noisy Stereo or SAP sound not recorded Rewind does not operate Timer recording not made or wrong program recorded Incorrect time or date Time did not adjust for daylight savings VCR makes noise when stopped Will not Auto Channel Search correctly Cannot select channel[...]

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    32 References Limited W arranty What your warranty covers: ¥ Any defect in material or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: ¥ Ninety days for labor charges. ¥ One year for parts. The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental. What we will do: ¥ Pay any Authorized GE VCR Servicenter the labor charges to repair your [...]

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    33 References Index 3CH.4 Switch ...................................3-8,9,28 Accessories, Included ................................8 Add or Remove Channels from Memory...................................................9 ADD/REMOVE CHANNEL Menu ............9 ALERT SOUND Feature ..........................11 Amplifier/Receiver Connections ............[...]

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    For your nearest Home Entertainment Dealer or Authorized Servicenter call toll-free in the U.S.A. 1-800-447-1700 Canadian Consumers – Your toll free numbers are: English: 1-800-522-0338 French: 1-800-522-0445 Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton. This will only add delays in service fo[...]