this is in my vcr manual, also a GE so probably same across models
sha1218, September 2005
Hello Dino. To get mine out of SAFE Mode, I unplugged it from the wall for about 5-10 minutes and then plugged it back in. So far it has worked for me. Wish you the best with yours.
The Exalted One, March 2005
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How do I get my GE model VG4054 VCR out of safe mode?