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Philips VRZ360 User's Manual

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1. VRZ360 4 7 99 9 53 PM Page 33 Setting Up the VCR Plus Programming System cont d 33 2 2 the lists on page 32 N ow compare the channel numbers you have written into the VCR PLUS CH and CABLE TV CH columns You ll notice that some stations have VCR Plus and Cable TV channel numbers that are the same and other stations have channel numbers that do not match You must tell the VCR Plus and Cable TV channel numbers according to the following steps Press the VCR button then press the MENU button 4 Press the PLAY A or STOP Y button to select INITIAL SET UP then press the FF gt OK button 5 Press the PLAY A or STOP Y button to select VCR PLUS CH then press the FF gt OK button SET VCR PLUS CH VCR PLUS CABLE TV 02 325 04 SELECT AW OR ENTER VCR CH NO THEN PUSH gt OK TO END PUSH EXIT While the VCR PLUS channel is flashing press the PLAY A or STOP Y button repeatedly or press the Number buttons to select a VCR PLUS channel number The arrow will appear beside the VCR PLUS channel Press the FF gt OK button 7 While the space for the CABLE TV channel is flashing press the PLAY A or STOP Y button repeatedly or press the Number buttons to enter the CABLE TV channel number Press the FF gt OK button Repeat steps 6 7 until you have entered all the channels on your list 3 Press the EXIT STATUS button
2. STOP DATE VCR TV H44 INDEX AUDIO MUTE O O O PHILIPS IEANNA Press this button before pressing VCR operation buttons POWER Button After pressing the CBL DBS VCR or TV button press to turn on or off the Cable Box DBS VCR or TV EJECT Button Press to eject the tape FF Fast Forward gt OK Button W hen tape playback is stopped press to advance the tape at high speed During tape playback press to advance the tape while the pic ture stays on screen Details are on page 48 Or press to adjust increase the picture controls or to change a menu setting at the TV menu STOP Y Button Press to stop the tape Or press to move down or backward one row or selection in the TV menu Number Buttons After pressing the CBL DBS TV or VCR button press to select a chan nel at the Cable Box DBS TV or VCR To select channels 1 9 press 0 then the channel you want For example to select channel 7 press 0 7 CLEAR Button Press to reset the real time counter to zero VRZ360 4 7 99 9 53 PM Page 21 E Remote Control Buttons cont d 21 STILL SLOW Buttons STILL SLOW Button During slow motion tape playback W hile recording press to tem press to adjust the playback speed porarily stop the recording Press a Details are on page 48 second time to resume normal recording Details are on page 29 During tape playback press o
3. VCR SET UP TUNER SET UP INITIAL SET UP QUICK PROGRAMMING VCR TV Sika TO END PUSH EXIT PHILIPS MENTA CESE y Press the PLAY A or STOP Y button to select VCR SET UP then press the FF gt OK button SELECT AW CHOOSE gt 0K gt ON SCREEN MODE ON TIMER REC SPEED MANUAL VIDEO STABILIZER OFF PICTURE NORMAL AUDIO OUT HIFI STEREO SAP STEREO TO END PUSH EXIT Press the PLAY A or STOP Y button to select TIMER REC SPEED then press the FF gt OK button so that AUTO appears beside TIMER REC SPEED 4 Press the EXIT STATUS button VRZ360 4 7 99 9 53 PM Page 41 z Rerecording Tape Duplication 41 The instructions on this page show you how to copy tapes The illustration uses two VCRs just like yours Different VCRs may operate differently To duplicate a tape make the connections shown then follow steps 1 6 You may use the AUDIO and VIDEO In jacks on the front of VCR 2 instead if you prefer VCR 2 Recording VCR VCR 1 Playing VCR 3 Use an RF coaxial cable to connect the RF OUT Jack on VCR 2 to the TV s ANTENNA IN Jack SHm OOOOCCOoH 1 Use audio cables to connect the AUDIO OUT Jacks on VCR 1 to the AUDIO IN Jacks on VCR 2 1 VCR 1 will play your tape Insert a prerecorded tape in VCR L If the tape does not have a record tab playback b
4. UUUUUUUUUU UUUUUUUUU CH3 CH4 Switch Set to channel 3 or 4 to use your TV with your VCR Set your TV to the same channel Details are on pages 6 9 VIDEO IN Jack Connect a cable coming from the VIDEO OUT jack of a camcorder or another VCR here Details are on page 41 VIDEO OUT Jack Connect a cable going to the VIDEO IN jack of a cam RF OUT lack corder or another VCR here Details are on pages 41 J and 44 Use the supplied RF coaxial cable to connect this jack to the ANTENNA IN Jack on your TV or to the IN Jack on your Cable Box DBS if applicable Details are on pages 6 9 AC Power Cord Connect to a wall outlet 120 V to supply power to the VCR 4 7 99 9 53 PM Page 25 On Screen Status Displays 25 An on screen status display which includes the current time channel and other information see illustration of the status dis play at right will appear when you press the EXIT STATUS but ton or certain function buttons The contents of the status display may vary ON SCREEN MODE ON e W henever you press the PLAY A button or the STOP W but ton to stop playback some of the contents of the status display will appear for five seconds ON SCREEN MODE COUNTER e The tape counter will appear on screen at all times W henever you press the PLAY A b
5. Viewing a Slow Motion Picture 1 During tape playback press and hold the STILL SLOW button for three seconds The tape will play in slow motion 2 Press the STILL SLOW buttons to adjust the speed of slow motion playback To return to playback press the PLAY A button e During Search Slow and Still modes there will be no sound e Slow and Still modes automatically Repeat Playback switch to Stop mode after five min utes to protect the VCR and the tape from damage Press and hold the PLAY A button until the gt light flash Pu ing Forward or Reverse a e Searching noise bars will appear es on the display panel N ow when a tape has finished playing the VCR will rewind it and start playback again The VCR will play the tape 50 times The light on the display panel will flash dur ing tape playback and while rewinding TV programming will appear while the tape is rewinding on screen You may only view a tape in Slow Motion if the tape is recorded in SP or SLP speed VRZ360 4 7 99 9 53 PM Page 49 E Automatic O peration Features 49 Automatic Playback W hen you put a tape in the VCR the power will come on auto matically If the tape s record tab is missing playback will begin Automatic Rewind W hen a tape is played fast forwarded or recorded to its end the VCR will rewind the tape to the beginning then stop Memory Rewind Power Off W hen the POWER button is pressed while th
6. CONNECT ANTENNA OR CABLE TO VCR THEN PUSH P OK KEY OR FOR PLAY ONLY PUSH STOP 5 Press the FF gt OK button to begin automatic channel setup AUTO CH SET PROCEEDING PLEASE WAIT will appear on screen The VCR will memorize all of the channels you receive so when you scan through channels using the CH annel A F buttons you ll only scan through channels that you receive 6 W hen channels are set up AUTO CH SET COMPLETED will appear on screen briefly 2 Turn on the TV W ait for the VCR to set up channels e Auto may appear on the display panel until the clock is set After you connect the antenna cable sig nal to the VCR and connect the VCR to a power source the clock may set itself automatically The current time may appear on the VCR display panel If you do not want to set up chan nels now press the STOP W button at step 5 TUNER NOT SET will appear on screen briefly You may not set up channels at step 5 if you are using a Cable Box DBS VRZ360 4 7 99 9 53 PM Page 11 o Automatic Channel Setup 11 Although your VCR may automatically memorize the channels you receive when you turn it on for the first time this function lets 5 ait for the VCR to set up you set up channels again Make each entry within one minute of the previous entry 1 Press the VCR button then press the MENU button L SELECT A Y CHOOSE gt 0K channels gt VCR SET UP T
7. QUICK PROGRAMMING VCR TV HHINDEX gt gt AUDIO MUTE TIME AM DATE 01 01 98 PHILIPS TENSA AUTO CLOCK ON PBSCH AUTO DST AUTO TIMEZONE AUTO TO SET PUSH AW THEN OK TO END PUSH EXIT 4 Press the FF gt OK button to select PBS CH 5 Press the PLAY A or STOP Y button repeatedly to select the station number of your PBS channel then press the FF gt OK button 6 Press the EXIT STATUS button 7 An on screen message will ask you to turn off the VCR and AM will appear on the display panel Press the POWER button to turn off the VCR Auto will flash in the display panel until the clock is set Leave the VCR power off until the clock is set If appears on the display panel after you turn off the VCR the VCR could not find the time Repeat steps 1 6 above entering a different PBS channel at step 5 Or set the clock fol lowing the steps on page 17 The time will be updated at the top of each hour except at 11 p m midnight 1 a m and 2 a m VRZ360 4 7 99 9 53 PM Page 17 Setting the Clock cont d 17 Automatic PBS Channel Selection Press the VCR button then press the MENU button 2 Press the PLAY A or STOP Y button to select INITIAL SET UP then press the FF gt OK button 3 Press the PLAY A or STOP Y button to select CLOCK then press the FF gt OK button If AUTO CLOCK is set to OFF PBS CH will not be av
8. HHINDEX gt gt AUDIO MUTE A 4 AA e o e o 2X Super Long Play Tape Speeds Tape Speed Maximum Record Playback Time This chart shows the recording playback time T160 T120 T60 for T160 T120 and T60 video cassettes SP 2 hrs 2hr 1 hr There are three playback speeds SP LP and Standard Play 40 mins SLP This VCR will play tapes recorded in LP LP 5 hrs but LP will not appear on the display panel Long Play 20 mins 4 DTS 2 hrs This VCR will only record in SP and SLP SLP 8 hrs 6 hrs 3 hrs VRZ360 4 7 99 9 53 PM Page 38 z 38 Quick Programming cont d Press the Number 3 DAT E or Number 6 DATE button to set the recording date Every time you press a button the date changes in one day increments If you press and hold a but ton the date changes quickly The day of the week will appear automatically You cannot program the VCR to record more than one year in advance ONE TIME PROGRAM PROGRAM 1 CHANNEL 12 START 08 00 PM STOP 10 00 PM REC SPEED SLP DATE 07 31 98 FRIDAY SET DAILY 8 OR WEEKLY 9 TO END PUSH EXIT 3 If you want to record the program one time only go to step 9 You may also press the Number 8 DAILY or 9 W EEK LY button repeatedly to selecta ONE TIME PROGRAM If you want to record the program daily press the Number 8 DAILY button The VCR will record a program every day from Monday through Friday startin
9. gt 0K gt ON SCREEN MODE ON QUICK PROGRAMMING Anes cia sa VORTV Ke INDEX gt gt I AUDIOMUTE PICTURE NORMAL AUDIO OUT HIFI PHILIPS MENTA STEREO SAP STEREO TO END PUSH EXIT 3 Press the PLAY A or STOP Y button to select AUDIO OUT then press the FF gt OK button to select HIFI 4 Press the EXIT STATUS button gt Press the PLAY A button to start tape playback e During playback Hi Fi stereo may temporarily revert to normal audio when you adjust tracking This is normal If Hi Fi stereo continually reverts to normal audio during playback you may want to press the FF gt 0K button to select MONO at step 3 Only tapes recorded in Hi Fi stereo will play in Hi Fi stereo Tapes recorded in normal audio will play in normal audio You may also select HIFI or MONO by repeatedly pressing the AUDIO MUTE button on the remote control VRZ360 4 7 99 9 53 PM Page 46 3 46 Video Stabilizer You can correct vertical vibration when playing back tapes record ed in SLP speed W hen VIDEO STABILIZER is set to ON vertical vibration will be corrected automatically VIDEO STABILIZER is set to OFF when you receive the VCR Follow the steps below to set VIDEO STABILIZER to ON 1 Press the VCR button then press the MENU button SELECT A Y CHOOSE gt OK VCR SET UP TUNER SET UP INITIAL SET UP TO END PUSH EXIT 2 Press the PLAY A or STOP Y button to
10. matically move forward one hour in April and turn back one hour in October Press the VCR button then press the MENU button 2 Press the PLAY A or STOP Y button to select INITIAL SET UP then press the FF gt OK button SELECT A Y CHOOSE gt 0K CLOCK LANGUAGE EN GLISH VCR PLUS CH un TO END PUSH EXIT Press the PLAY A or STOP Y button to select CLOCK then press the FF gt OK button If AUTO CLOCK is set to OFF PBS CH and TIME ZONE will not appear in the menu TIME 10 45 AM DATE 01 01 98 AUTO CLOCK ON PBSCH AUTO DST AUTO TIMEZONE AUTO TO SET PUSH AW THEN OK TO END PUSH EXIT 4 Press the FF gt OK button repeatedly to select D S T Press the PLAY A or STOP Y button so that ON OFF or AUTO appears beside D S T Select ON to make the clock adjust itself according to the VCR s calendar Select O FF to turn off the feature Select AUTO to make the clock adjust itself according to the signal it receives from the PBS channel If AUTO CLOCK is set to OFF you may only set D S T to ON or OFF Press the EXIT STATUS button 7 An orrscreen message will ask you to turn off the VCR if you set D S T to ON or AUTO Press the POWER button to turn off the VCR Auto will flash in the display panel until the clock is set Leave the VCR power off until the clock is set If appears on the display panel after you turn off the VCR the VCR could not find the tim
11. Set the CH3 CH4 switch on the back of the VCR to CH3 or CH4 whichever channel is not used or least used in your area To operate your VCR with your TV set the TV to the same channel For example when playing a tape if the CH3 CH4 switch is set to CH3 the TV should be on channel 3 e T 2 00900001 IN OUT L VIDEO RF OUT ol ANT IN CH3 CH4 yon are ready to turn on the VCR Please go to page 10 before turning on the VRZ360 4 7 99 9 53 PM Page 8 E 8 Hookups With a Cable Box Direct Broadcast System There are two ways to connect your Cable Box DBS to the VCR With this connection e You may view any channel e You must select channels at the Cable Box D BS Channels cannot be changed at the VCR e You may not view a channel other than the one you are recording e You may not set up channels at the VCR e You can only program a timer recording for one channel at a time Set the TV and the VCR to the Cable Box DBS output channel channel 03 or 04 and set your Cable Box DBS to the channel you want to record W hen you enter the channel you want to record in a timer recording select channel 03 or 04 the Cable Box DBS output channel This is step 3 on page 36 Leave the Cable Box DBS on for a timer recordin
12. contents table of 4 pluscode programming number 34 reviewing 39 controls power button 20 23 speed setting 40 remote 20 21 program review 39 with ver plus program vcr 22 24 ming system 32 35 quick programming 36 39 tracking adjustment 49 daily button 34 38 tv date button 34 38 real time counter 25 a button 20 daylight saving time 18 rear panel controls 26 dbs rec ord otr button 20 23 29 x hookups 6 9 code 27 record tab position 20 23 connections 8 9 recording remote control code 26 display panel 22 basic 29 duplication 41 one channel watching variable slow motion 48 another 31 ver eject button 20 remote control button 20 erase protection 5 buttons 20 21 light 22 exit status button 21 sensor 22 position 20 23 using 5 ver plus channels 32 33 fast forward searching 48 repeat playback 48 vcr plus programming system ff fast forward O K rerecording 41 setting up button 20 reverse searching 48 timer recording 34 35 frame advance 48 rew ind lt button 20 23 48 ver tv button 20 23 front panel 23 rf coaxial cable 7 9 video rf out jack 6 9 24 in out jacks 23 24 50 glossary 50 stabilizer 46 safety precautions 3 tapes 5 37 helpful hints 52 53 second audio broadcast 43 44 volume A W buttons 21 hi fi stereo playback 45 s search button 21 warranty 54 weekly button 34 38 R VRZ360 4 7 99 9 54 PM Page 56 E SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Check to be sure the items on this page are packed with your VCR These access
13. e Press the VCR button then try the other buttons The VCR does not respond normally to the remote control For example the VCR may change channels multiple times when you press the CH annel 4 button once e Install new batteries preferably alkaline in the remote control The VCR will not perform a timer recording Make sure the recording start and stop times are set correctly Details are on pages 34 39 Make sure there is a tape in the VCR Make sure the tape has a record tab Details are on page 5 Make sure the VCR power is off Make sure the clock is set Details are on pages 13 17 The VCR may not perform or continue a timer recording if a power interruption of more than 10 min utes occurs even if the power comes back on If timer recordings are lost should appear on the display panel But even if you do not see this indication and the VCR operates normally check pro grammed timer recordings W hen you turn on the VCR after a power failure this on screen message may appear PO W ER FAILURE OCCURRED TIMER MEMORY CLEARED IF PROGRAMMED PLEASE SET PROGRAMSTO BE RECORDED TO END PUSH EXIT First reset the clock Details are on pages 13 17 Then set up chan nels Details are on pages 11 12 Finally program the timer recordings again Details are on pages 34 39 Finish programming a timer recording at least five minutes before the recording is scheduled to begin Iftwo timer recordings overlap CLASH will
14. Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice VRZ360 4 7 99 9 54 PM Page 52 o 52 Helpful Hints If you are having problems with your VCR check the following list of problems and possible solutions before requesting service You may be able to solve the problem yourself If you need to call a customer service representative please know the model number and serial number of your product before you call This information is displayed on the back of the product Also please take a moment to identify the problem you are having and be prepared to explain this to the representative If you believe the representative will need to help you with operations please stay near the product Our representatives will be happy to assist you The VCR has no power e Make sure the power plug is completely connected to an AC alternating current outlet e Make sure the power is turned on A power failure occurred e Select a language and set up channels if prompted to do so Details are on pages 11 12 and 19 Reset the clock Details are on pages 13 17 You may also need to reprogram your timer recordings Details are on pages 34 39 The VCR cannot be controlled with the remote control e Aim the remote control directly at the VCR s remote sensor Details are on pages 5 and 22 Remove all obstacles between the remote control and the VCR Inspect and or replace the batteries in the remote control Details are on page 5
15. REAR Your audio and video cables should be connected to the AUDIO VIDEO jacks on the back of the VCR if you are dubbing tapes To select A V IN FRONT or A V IN REAR press 0 0 then press the CH annel A W buttons so that A V IN FRONT or A V IN REAR appears on screen briefly To exit Line Input mode press the Number buttons or the CH annel A W buttons to select another channel VRZ360 4 7 99 9 53 PM Page 23 E Front Panel 23 FF Fast Forward Button W hen tape playback is stopped press to fast forward the tape at high speed During tape playback press to fast forward the tape while the picture stays on screen Details are on page 48 PLAY Button Press to play a tape Also press to release Slow Still or Search mode and return to normal playback Details are on page 48 REW ind Button W hen tape playback is stopped press to rewind the tape at high speed During tape playback press to rewind the tape while the picture stays on screen Details are on page 48 POWER Button Press to turn the VCR power on and off STILL PAUSE Button During tape playback press once to freeze the picture Press repeatedly to advance the Still picture frame by frame Details are on page 48 During recording press to temporarily stop the recording Press a second time to resume recording Details are on page 29 Q er VIDEO L AUDIO A VHS HQ eoo L Front VIDEO AUDIO In CHANNEL A
16. STOP Y but 4 Repeat step 1 If the remote control works your TV you re finished If the remote control still doesn t work your TV repeat steps 2 3 using a different code for your brand e If you had to program the remote control to operate your TV whenev er you replace the batteries in the remote control you will have to pro gram the remote control again There is no guarantee that the remote control will work your TV VRZ360 4 7 99 9 53 PM Page 27 z Setting the Remote Control to Operate a Cable Box DBS 27 Your VCR remote control may operate your Cable Box DBS Follow these steps to set the remote control code Find the code for your Cable Box DBS 1 Point the remote control at your Cable Box DBS Press the CBL DBS button then press the POW ER button If your Cable Box DBS turns on or off try the CH annel A W but tons If the remote control operates the Cable Box DBS you re finished If your Cable Box DBS does not turn on or off or if the CH annel A W buttons don t work go to step 2 2 Find the brand of your Cable Box DBS on the list below and remember the two digit number beside it ARCHER CABLETENNA CABLEVIEW 15 16 17 21 25 CITIZEN 15 16 17 21 25 CURTIS GC BRAND 15 16 17 21 25 GEMIN 15 GENERAL INSTRUMENTS 01 04 06 11 12 15 10 18 19 PANASON IC PULSAR REGAL REGENCY REMBRANDT SAMSUNG SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 02 08 SIGMA 07 20 SL MA
17. V Buttons STOP EJECT Button Jacks Press to scan through the VCR s Press once to stop the Connect cables coming from channels D uring tape playback tape W hen tape play the VIDEO and AUDIO press to manually adjust the track back is stopped press OUT Jacks of another VCR ing Details are on page 49 to eject the tape or acamcorder here Details are on page 41 REC ord OTR Button Press once to record Details are on page 29 Press repeatedly to start a O ne Touch Recording Details are on page 30 VCR TV Button Press to select the signal that your TV receives VCR Position Use to watch a tape to watch a program while recording it or to watch a TV broadcast using the CH annel A V or Number buttons to change channels at the VCR The VCR light will appear on the dis play panel when the VCR is in VCR position TV Position Use to watch TV or to watch one program while recording another Details are on page 31 The VCR light will not appear on the display panel when the VCR is in TV position VRZ360 4 7 99 9 53 PM Page 24 24 Rear Panel ANT enna IN Jack Connect your antenna or cable here Details are on pages 6 9 AUDIO OUT Jacks Connect cables going to the AUDIO IN jacks of a camcorder another VCR or an audio source here Details are on pages 41 and 44 AUDIO IN Jacks Connect cables coming from the AUDIO OUT jacks of a cam corder another VCR or an audio source here Details are on page 41
18. appears on the display panel of the VCR go to step 5 If the VCR light does not appear press the VCR TV button once 5 Press the SPEED button until the desired tape speed appears on screen The VCR will only record in SP or SLP Details about tape speed are on pages 37 and 50 4 6 Use the CH annel A V buttons or the Number buttons to select the channel to be recorded 7 Press the REC ord OTR button to start recording The O light will appear on the VCR display panel 3 To pause the recording for example during commer cials press the STILL SLOW button on the remote con trol The ODD light will appear on the display panel To resume recording press the STILL SLOW button again The O light will appear on the display panel QUICK PROGRAMMING VCR TV I INDEX gt gt AUDIO MUTE e If the REC ord OTR button is pressed while a tape without a record tab is in the VCR PROTECT Press the STOP Y button to stop recording The O light will ED CASSETTE CANNOT RECORD disappear from the display panel will appear on screen briefly The VCR will eject the tape The VCR records in a preset volume If the end of the tape is reached while recording the VCR will stop recording rewind the tape then stop Details are on page 49 VRZ360 4 7 99 9 53 PM Page 30 30 One Touch Recording The O ne Touch Recording OTR function allows you to start an immediate timed recording 30 min
19. few seconds e When tape playback is stopped press the EXIT STATUS button to see the time real time counter or current channel number on the dis play panel During tape playback press the EXIT STATUS button to see the time or real time counter on the display panel The channel will not appear e Depending on the type of tape used the tape time remaining may not appear right away or may not be correct Also appear or the display may flash VRZ360 4 7 99 9 53 PM Page 26 E 26 Setting the Remote Control to Operate a TV Your VCR remote control may operate your TV Follow these steps to set the remote control code 2 Find the code for your TV 1 Point the remote control at your TV Press the TV but ton then press the POW ER button If your TV turns on or off try the CH annel A W buttons If your remote control oper ates the TV you re finished If your TV doesn t turn on or off or if the CH annel A V buttons don t work go to step 2 I 2 Find the brand of your TV on the list below and remem ber the two digit number beside it TV CODES EMERSON GOLDSTAR HITACHI JVC MAGNAVOX MITSUBISHI TOSHIBA PANASONIC ZENITH PHILIPS MAGNAVOX 01 02 03 While you press and hold the TV button use two Number buttons to enter the two digit code for your TV For example if you have a Zenith TV press Number buttons 1 5 Then still holding the TV button press the
20. in the Remote Control LOS 1 Ls To open the battery compartment push in the tab then SS 3 pull up the lid 2 Place two AA batteries inside the battery compartment with their and ends aligned as indicated 3 Close the battery compartment lid Using the Remote Control Do not put objects between the remote control and the VCR e Press the VCR button then point the remote control at the VCR s remote sensor before pressing other VCR operation but tons e Press the TV button then point the remote control at the TV before pressing other TV operation buttons e Press the CBL DBS button then point the remote control at the Cable Box DBS before pressing other Cable Box DBS operation buttons Erase Protection Video cassettes have record tabs to ensure that recordings are not erased accidentally 1 1 To prevent accidental erasure break off the tab with a screwdriver 4 Si 2 2 Am To record again cover the hole with cellophane tape VCR Maintenance e Remove any light adhesive stick on notes from the video cassette before putting the cassette in the VCR Removable labels can jam the VCR e Periodic maintenance is required to maintain your VCR s perfor mance Your VCR has an automatic head cleaner but the video The remote control and its batteries heads eventually will require cleaning or replacement Cleaning are supplied or replacement of the video heads should be performed only by Do n
21. 26 Setting the Remote Control to Operate a Cable Box DBS o o ooooo 27 Basic Operations O ON 28 PCCORGING A A A A a i 29 Recording O ne Touch Recording a ads 30 Recording O ne Channel W atching Another 0 cece ee eee eens 31 Setting Up the VCR Plus Programming System 0 0 cece eee ee ees 32 33 Timer Recording W ith the VCR Plus Programming System 34 35 Quick Programmi sa E 36 39 Timer Recording Speed Setting ara aia 40 Rerecording Tape Duplication nnana 41 Playing lide Searcher eean o E re A a heh aia TA 42 Multi Channel Television Sound System ooocoococococo rnea 43 44 Hi Fi Stereo Tape Playback AA AE 45 o A e lots iaat aine O aaa ae a ai Ee 46 Incredible PICture ri A ee Nan 47 Playback O DUONS situida reie eiaa ui a a a a E a a E E ah aad eee A 48 Automatic O peration Features auu co raras ce eee tater eta 49 Information You May Need GOSS si Dee de Stee eh a AA 50 SECC NS Srna A a tw E O Ea E TA ES ES 51 Helpful HINS ose tienen ERE 52 53 Limited Warranty aea sii iea A y a arae E aE iee ara EDE ir 54 INEX sasra arsed yaon IN nap dine RE AAEE Aia a 55 Supplied ACESSSO TIAS aan ia le lod E ADAN 56 VRZ360 4 7 99 9 53 PM Page 5 Before Using Your VCR 5 Removing the Plastic Cover from the Front Panel A thin plastic cover may protect the front panel of your VCR Before using the VCR lift a corner of the plastic then peel it off Putting Batteries
22. Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment void the user s authority to operate it This VCR equipped with a High Q uality HQ System is compatible with exist ing Video Home System VHS equipment This VCR also is equipped with S VHS Quasi Playback SQ PB allowing you to play S VHS recordings with regular VHS resolution However you may not record on S VHS tapes with this VCR This product has a 19 micron head which provides a better picture when you view tapes recorded in slow speed SLP Philips Consumer Electronics Company recommends that you use only video cassette tapes that have been tested and inspected for use in two four six and eight hour VCRs and which are labelled with the VHS mark The use of tapes that have not been inspected for use in two four six and eight hour VCRs may result in poor picture quality and excessive deposits on the video heads which may not be covered by the warranty if damage occurs Note to the Cable TV System Installer This reminder is provided to call the Cable TV system installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the N ational Electrical Code which provides guidelines for proper grounding in particular specifying that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the build ing as close to the point of cable entry as possible O peration is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this de
23. CR the timer recording will not take place The VCR may reprogram the recording for the same day and time in the next year If the end of the tape is reached dur ing a timer recording recording will stop The VCR will eject the tape then turn itself off If PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED CLASH appears at step 9 the timer recording you just programmed over laps another timer recording The time recording you just programmed will not take place The time record ing menu will reappear To cancel a timer recording see page 39 VRZ360 4 7 99 9 53 PM Page 39 z Quick Programming cont d 39 Checking Editing or Clearing Timer Press the VCR button then press the TIMER button SELECT AW CHOOSE gt 0K VCR PLUS QUICK PROGRAMMING PROGRAM REVIEW TO END PUSH EXIT Press the PLAY A or STOP Y button to select PRO GRAM REVIEW then press the FF gt OK button The list of programmed timer recordings will appear START 12 08 00P 36 10 00 24 11 30P STOP 10 00 10 45 01 00 03 15 DATE D07 31 08 01 08 10 W 10 15 D indicates a Daily recording W indicates a W eekly recording EN D EXIT Press the FF gt OK button Information for the first program will appear If no timer recordings are set NO PROGRAM SET will appear briefly ONE TIME PROGRAM PROGRAM 1 CHANNEL 12 START 08 00 PM STOP 10 00 PM REC SPEED SLP DATE 07 31 98 FRIDAY TO ERASE P
24. EES EEE ESET ESEEEE EEE ESEE SEE SEEO EEE EESEEEEESEE TEESE ro TV Button Press this button before pressing other TV operation buttons CBL DBS Button Press this button before pressing Cable Box DBS operation buttons PLAY A Button In VCR mode press to play a tape Also press to release Slow Still or Search mode and to return to nor mal playback Details are on page 48 In TV mode press to move up or forward one row or selection in the TV menu REW ind lt Button W hen tape playback is stopped press to rewind the tape at high speed During tape playback press to rewind the tape while the picture stays on screen Details are on page 48 Press to adjust decrease the picture controls or to change a menu setting at the TV menu REC ord OTR Button Press once to start a recording Details are on page 29 Or press repeatedly to start a O ne T ouch Recording Details are on page 30 VCR TV Button Press to select the signal that your TV receives e VCR Position Use to watch a tape to watch a program while recording it or to watch a TV broadcast using the CH annel A V or Number but tons to change channels at the VCR The VCR light will appear on the display panel when the VCR is in VCR position e TV Position Use to watch TV selecting channels at the TV or to watch one pro gram while recording another Details are on page 31 The VCR light will not appear when the VCR is in TV position
25. OK TO END PUSH EXIT 7 Press the FF gt OK button once again to skip the AUTO CLOCK selection and go to D S T Daylight Saving Time selection Press the PLAY A or STOP Y button to set D S T to ON OFF or AUTO If AUTO CLOCK is set to OFF you may only set D S T to ON or OFF For more informa tion please see page 18 3 Press the EXIT STATUS button 4 7 99 9 53 PM Page 15 Setting the Clock cont d 15 Time Zone Selection 1 Press the VCR button then press the MENU button 2 Press the PLAY A or STOP Y button to select INITIAL SET UP then press the FF gt OK button CHOOSE gt 0K SELECT AW CLOCK LANGUAGE VCR PLUS CH ENGLISH TO END PUSH EXIT 3 Press the PLAY A or STOP Y button to select CLOCK then press the FF gt OK button If AUTO CLOCK is set to OFF TIME ZONE will not be available in the menu If this happens press the FF OK button to select AUTO CLOCK then press the PLAY A or STOP Y button to set AUTO CLOCK to ON TIME DATE 01 01 98 AUTO CLOCK ON PBS CH AUTO D S T AUTO TIMEZONE AUTO TO SET PUSH AW THEN P OK TO END PUSH EXIT 4 Press the FF gt OK button repeatedly to select TIME ZONE 5 Press the PLAY A or STOP Y button repeatedly to select your Time Zone then press the FF gt OK button 6 Press the EXIT STATUS button 7 An on screen message will ask you to turn off the VCR and AM will appea
26. PLETED PLEASE TURN OFF VCR FOR TIMER RECORDING should appear on the screen If PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED appears begin again from step 1 After five seconds the on screen display will disappear 9 Press the POWER button to turn off the VCR The VCR must be turned off for a timer recording to take place The light will appear on the display panel The light and the Cassette Inside light will flash when you turn off the VCR if there is not a tape in the VCR The VCR must be off for a timer recording to take place Make sure a tape is in the VCR e If ERROR appears at step 6 when you select DAILY the PlusCode pro gramming number you entered is for a program that is broadcast on Saturday or Sunday The program cannot be recorded repeatedly from M onday through Friday To exit the VCR Plus programming system at any step press the EXIT STATUS button PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED CLASH may appear on screen for five seconds at step 8 if the timer recording you programmed overlaps with another timer recording To cancel the overlapping timer record ing follow the steps on page 39 VRZ360 4 7 99 9 53 PM Page 36 36 Quick Programming Follow the steps below to program your VCR to record TV pro grams while you re away from home The VCR will turn itself on record and turn itself off automatically Before you begin make sure e Channels are programmed Details are on pages 11 12 e The clo
27. ROGRAM CLEAR NEXT PREV lt END EXIT 4 Press the FF gt OK button repeatedly to review all pro grammed timer recordings Or press the REW ind 4 button to return to the previous screen gt You may change any of the information except the pro gram number Follow the steps on pages 36 38 6 To cancel the timer recording press the CLEAR button You will either see the next timer recording or the menu will dis appear 7 Press the EXIT STATUS button QUICK PROGRAMMING VCR TV HHINDEX gt gt AUDIO MUTE EZ A LANE dd RUN To stop a started timer recording press the POW ER button on the VCR See pages 52 53 for more hints VRZ360 4 7 99 9 53 PM Page 40 40 Timer Recording Speed Setting If a program is recorded in SP and there is not enough tape to record the entire program the VCR automatically switches to SLP to allow complete recording if TIMER REC SPEED is set to AUTO This feature is especially useful when you record a pro gram that is more than two hours long 2 3 For example to record a program of 140 minutes in length onto a 120 minute tape the program is recorded in SP for about 110 minutes and in SLP for about 30 minutes Approximately 110 minutes Approximately 30 minutes Follow the steps below to set TIMER REC SPEED to AUTO A 1 Press the VCR button then press the MENU button SELECT A Y CHOOSE gt 0K
28. RX 05 16 17 24 25 SPRUC ER 13 14 STARGATE TELEVIEW UNIVERSAL VIDEO W AY ZENITH MAGNAVOX DBS 42 43 RCA DBS SONY DBS QUICK PROGRAMMING VCR TV I INDEX gt gt AUDIO MUTE PHILIPS TENTA While you press and hold the CBL DBS button use two Number buttons to enter the two digit code for your Cable Box DBS For example if you have a Zenith Cable Box press Number buttons 0 3 Then still pressing the CBL DBS control to o perate your Cable button press the STOP Y button Box DBS whenever you replace the batteries in the remote control you must program the remote control again The remote control may only oper ate some features of your Cable Box DBS e Some Cable Boxes DBSs can only be turned on at the Cable Box DBS There is no guarantee that the remote control will operate your Cable Box DBS If you had to program the remote Repeat step 1 If the remote control still does not work your Cable Box DBS repeat steps 2 3 using a different code for your brand VRZ360 4 7 99 9 53 PM Page 28 28 Playing Read and follow the steps below to play a tape 1 Turn on the TV and set it to channel 3 or 4 whichever the CH3 CH4 switch on the back of the VCR is set to 2 Insert a tape in the VCR The power will come on The VCR will place itself in VCR position automatically the VCR light will appear on the display panel of the VCR If the VCR light d
29. T DAILY 8 OR W EEKLY 9 TO END PUSH EXIT 4 7 99 9 53 PM Page 37 z Quick Programming cont d 37 Press the Number 1 START or Number 4 START but ton to set the recording s start time Every time you press a button the start time changes in one minute increments If you press and hold a button the start time changes in 30 minute increments ONE TIME PROGRAM PROGRAM 1 CHANNEL 12 START 08 00 PM STOP AM REC SPEED SLP DATE l l SET DAILY 8 OR W EEKLY 9 TO END PUSH EXIT 5 Press the Number 2 STOP or Number 5 STOP button to set the recording s stop time Every time you press a but ton the stop time changes in one minute increments If you press and hold a button the stop time changes in 30 minute increments ONE TIME PROGRAM PROGRAM 1 CHANNEL 12 START 08 00 PM STOP 10 00 PM REC SPEED SLP DATE Silos a SET DAILY 8 OR WEEKLY 9 TO END PUSH EXIT 6 Press the SPEED button to select the tape speed SP or SLP Details about tape speed are given below ONE TIME PROGRAM PROGRAM 1 CHANNEL 12 START 08 00 PM STOP 10 00 PM SLP ekia eS REC SPEED DATE SET DAILY 8 OR W EEKLY 9 TO END PUSH EXIT Instructions continue on page 38 CBL DBS MENU STILUSLOW a N O A 2EJECT DBS 0 SPEED DAILY WEEKLY CLEAR QUICK PROGRAMMING VOL VCR TV
30. TEREO TO END PUSH EXIT Press the PLAY A or STOP Y button to select STEREO SAP then press the FF gt OK button to set it to SAP for a Second Audio Program or STEREO whichev er you prefer 4 Press the EXIT STATUS button 5 Use the CH annel A V buttons to select a channel to record 6 Press the REC ord OTR button to start recording En if you have a single speaker TV use an RF coaxial cable to connect the VCR s RF OUT Jack to the TV s ANTENNA IN Jack e If you want to connect the VCR to a Stereo TV follow these steps 1 Connect the antenna or cable signal to the VCR s ANT enna IN Jack 2 Use stereo audio cables to con nect the VCR s AUDIO OUT Jacks to the TV s AUDIO IN Jacks 3 Use a video cable to connect the VCR s VIDEO OUT Jack to the TV s VIDEO IN Jack Make sure the TV and the Stereo if applicable are in Line Input or Auxiliary mode Please refer to your TV or Stereo owner s manual for details VRZ360 4 7 99 9 53 PM Page 45 Hi Fi Stereo Tape Playback 45 If a tape is recorded in Hi Fi stereo follow the steps below to play the tape in Hi Fi stereo 1 Press the VCR button then press the MENU button 1 SELECT AY CHOOSED OK gt VCR SET UP calves sti TUNER SET UP O OO O INITIAL SET UP MENU STILUSLOW A SEJECT O OK O TO END PUSH EXIT 2 2 3 Press the PLAY A or STOP Y button to select VCR SET UP then press the FF gt OK button SELECT A Y CHOOSE
31. UNER SET UP INITIAL SET UP TO END PUSH EXIT 2 2 Press the PLAY A or STOP Y button to select TUNER SET UP then press the FF gt OK button SELECT AW CHOOSE gt 0K CABLE ANTENNA CABLE AUTO CH PROGRAMMING ADD DELETE CH QUICK PROGRAMMING VCR TV HHINDEX gt gt AUDIO MUTE PHILIPS TENTA TO END PUSH EXIT Press the FF gt OK button repeatedly so that ANT if you have an antenna or CABLE if you have a cable connec tion appears beside CABLE ANTENNA 4 Press the STOP Y button to select AUTO CH PRO GRAMMING then press the FF gt OK button AUTO CH SET PROCEEDING PLEASE WAIT and a scale that shows the progress of channel setup will appear on screen The VCR will memorize all the channels you receive 5 e If the channel you select has no Wait for a few minutes while the VCR sets up channels broadcast the screen will be solid W hen programming is complete AUTO CH SET COMPLETED blue will appear on screen Then the programming of the lowest chan The two Line Input modes will nel number placed in the VCR s memory will appear on screen always be stored in the VCR s mem Now when you press the CH annel A W buttons you will scan ory at channel 00 To select A V IN only through channels you receive FRONT or A V IN REAR press 0 0 then press the CH annel A V but tons so that A V IN FRONT or A V IN REAR appears on screen briefly To exit Line Input mode
32. VRZ360 4 7 99 9 53 PM Page Video Cassette Reco WINE Owners Manual Important Return your Warranty Rega ee Card within 10 days See why oda Le MAGNAVOX VRZ360 4 7 99 9 53 PM Page 2 Return your W arranty Registration card today to ensure you receive all the benefits you re entitled to Once your PHILIPS MAGNAVOX purchase is registered you re eligible to receive all the privileges of owning a PHILIPS MAGNAVOX product So complete and return the W arranty Registration Card enclosed with your purchase at once And take advantage of these important benefits Warranty Owner Model Verification Confirmation Registration Your completed W arranty Returning your W arranty Registration Card serves as Registration Card right away guar verification of ownership in the antees you ll receive all the informa event of product theft or loss tion and special offers which you qualify for as the owner of your model Registering your product within 10 days confirms your right to max imum protection under the terms and conditions of your PHILIPS MAGNAVOX warranty PHILIPS Visit our World Wide Web Site at http www philipsmagnavox com PHILIPS LENTA Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to the family Dear PHILIPS MAGNAVOX product owner Thank you for your confidence in PHILIPS MAGN AVO X You ve selected one of the best built best backed products available tod
33. VRZ360 4 7 99 9 53 PM Page 34 34 Timer Recording With the VCR Plus Programming System Follow the steps below to program a timer recording using PlusCode programming numbers Before you begin make sure e Channels are set up Details are on pages 11 12 e The clock is set Details are on pages 13 17 e There is a tape in the VCR Make sure the tape s record tab is intact and the tape is long enough to record the program s e The VCR is in VCR position the VCR light will appear on the display panel If the VCR light does not appear press the a VCR TV button once OOO e You have programmed the VCR Plus and Cable TV channel MENU STLLSLOW A numbers Details are on pages 32 33 O O Q Complete each step within 60 seconds of completing the previous step If you don t you may start again at step 1 1 Press the VCR button 2 Press the TIMER button SELECT A Y CHOOSE gt OK PHILIPS MENTA gt VCR PLUS QUICK PROGRAMMING PROGRAM REVIEW TO END PUSH EXIT 3 Press the PLAY A or STOP Y button to select VCR PLUS then press the FF gt OK button CR PLUS PROG CODE VCRPLUS E TO END PUSH EXIT 4 Use the Number buttons to enter the PlusC ode program ming number of the program you wish to record This number is different for every program and it can be four to eight digits long CR PLUS PROG CODE VCR PLUS 12341 If you enter an incorrect PlusCode
34. W button to enter the correct information Press the EXIT STATUS button Instructions continue on page 14 VRZ360 4 7 99 9 53 PM Page 14 3 14 Setting the Clock cont d Press the PLAY A or STOP Y button repeatedly to set the TIME Every time you press the PLAY A or STOP button the time changes in one minute increments If you press and hold the PLAY A or STOP Y button the time changes in 30 minute increments When the time is correct press the FF gt OK button ele 1 7 TIME 10 45 AM DATE 01 01 98 AUTO CLOCK OFF DST ON TO SET PUSH AW THEN OK TO END PUSH EXIT gt Press the PLAY A or STOP Y button repeatedly to set the DATE month and day Every time you press the PLAY A or STOP Y button the day changes in one day increments If you press and hold the PLAY A or STOP button the day changes in 15 day increments When the month and day are correct press the FF gt OK button lt o Q 0 Ol QUICK PROGRAMMING VCR TV HHINDEX gt gt AUDIO MUTE PHILIPS TENTA TIME 10 45 AM DATE 07 31 98 AUTO CLOCK OFF DST ON TO SET PUSH AW THEN OK TO END PUSH EXIT 6 Press the PLAY A or STOP Y button repeatedly to set the YEAR When the year is correct press the FF gt OK button The day of the week will appear automatically TIME 10 45 AM DATE 07 31 98 FRIDAY AUTO CLOCK OFF DST ON TO SET PUSH AW THEN
35. ailable in the menu If this happens press the FF OK button to select AUTO CLOCK then press the PLAY A or STOP button to set AUTO CLOCK to ON QUICK PROGRAMMING VCR TV I44INDEX gt gt I AUDIO MUTE TIME AM DATE 01 01 98 PHILIPS TT AUTO CLOCK ON PBS CH AUTO DST AUTO TIMEZONE AUTO TO SET PUSH AW THEN P OK TO END PUSH EXIT 4 Press the FF gt OK button repeatedly to select PBS CH 5 Press the PLAY A or STOP Y button repeatedly so that AUTO flashes beside PBS CH Then press the FF gt OK button 6 Press the EXIT STATUS button 7 An on screen message will ask you to turn off the VCR and AM will appear on the display panel Press the POW ER button to turn off the VCR Auto will flash in the display panel until the clock is set Leave the VCR power off until the clock is set If appears on the display panel after you turn offthe VCR the VCR could not find the time You may need to tell the VCR the PBS channel from which to take the time Follow the steps on page 16 The time will be updated at the top of each hour except at 11 p m midnight 1 a m and 2 a m To display the time on screen press the EXIT STATUS button ON SCREEN MODE can not be set to OFF Details are on page 25 VRZ360 4 7 99 9 53 PM Page 18 18 Daylight Saving Time Follow the steps below to program the VCR so its clock will auto
36. all implied warranties including implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to the duration of this express warranty Because some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty may last this limitation may not apply to you TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE IN CANADA Please contact Philips at 1 800 661 6162 French Speaking 1 800 363 7278 English Speaking In Canada this warranty is given in lieu of all other warranties No other warranties are expressed or implied including any implied warranties of mer chantability or fitness for a particular purpose Philips is not liable under any circumstances for any direct indirect special incidental or consequential damages howsoever incurred even if notified of the possibility of such damages REMEMBER Please record below the model and serial numbers found on the product Also please fill out and mail your warranty registration card promptly It will be easier for us to notify you if necessary MODEL SERIAL This warranty gives you specific legal rights You may have other rights which vary from state to state Philips Service Solutions Group P O Box 555 Jefferson City Tennessee 37760 423 475 8869 EL4946E008 MAC 6108 1 98 VRZ360 4 7 99 9 54 PM Page 55 Index 55 ac power cord 24 hookups slow motion 48 accessories 56 with a cable box dbs 8 9 slp 37 50 ant enna in jack 6 9 24 wi
37. appear on screen The earlier program has priority the later program will not be recorded If the VCR power is turned off for a timer recording and there isn t a tape in the VCR the and Cassette Inside lights will blink on the display panel If the record tab on a tape is missing and you turn off the VCR to set a timer recording the VCR will eject the tape The and Cassette Inside lights will blink on the display panel Noon is 12 p m midnight is 12 a m Enter the Cable Box DBS output channel 03 or 04 at step 3 on page 36 then select the channel to be recorded at the Cable Box DBS Leave the Cable Box DBS on for the timer recording Tape can t be inserted e Insert the tape window side up with the record tab facing you e Make sure a tape isn t already in the VCR by pressing the STO P EJECT button on the VCR or the EJECT button on the remote control e Gently push the center of the tape as you put it in the VCR Never force a tape into the VCR VRZ360 4 7 99 9 54 PM Page 53 3 Helpful Hints cont d 53 Tape can t be removed e Make sure the power plug is completely connected to an AC alternating current outlet The motor cylinder rotates even when the VCR is in Stop mode To enable the quick play mechanism the cylinder will rotate for about five minutes This is normal The quick play mechanism enables the tape mechanism to switch from Stop mode to Play mode in one second There is no playback picture or t
38. at the point where a recording is paused then resumed INDEX may flash on screen briefly when you begin a recording VRZ360 4 7 99 9 53 PM Page 43 Multi Channel Television Sound System 43 Your VCR can receive and record programs broadcast in stereo or second audio It can also play back tapes recorded in stereo or second audio Second Audio You can program your VCR so that you can hear a program that is being broadcast in second audio or a tape that was recorded in second audio A second audio broad cast is usually a program in a second language Follow the steps on page 44 to receive or record this type of program Hi Fi Stereo Playback If a tape is recorded in stereo you can program your VCR to play a tape in Hi Fi high fidelity stereo Follow the steps on page 45 Hi Fi Stereo Recording If a TV program is broadcast in stereo you can program your VCR to receive and record the program in Hi Fi stereo You must program the VCR and make the appropriate stereo hookups Follow the steps on page 44 To playback this type of program follow the steps on page 45 Receiving a Stereo Broadcast W hen a TV program is being broadcast in stereo STEREO will appear in the status display You still have to program your VCR to receive and record the stereo broadcast Follow the steps on page 44 12 00 AM CH 10 REMAINING TIME 0 45 SLP 1 23 45 HIFI Receiving a Second Audio Program If a program is being broadcast in second a
39. axial cable to connect the OUT jack on the Cable Box DBS to the TV s ANTENNA IN jack Recording One Channel W atching Another 1 Put the Cable Box D BS on the same channel as the VC R s CH3 CH4 switch Then with the VCR in VCR position the VCR light will appear on the display panel use the CH annel A W buttons to select the channel you want to record at the VCR Start the recording 2 Press the VCR TV button once to put the VCR in TV position The VCR light will disappear 3 Set the TV to the Cable Box D BS output channel 03 or 04 e When you play a tape make sure the Cable Box DBS is set to the A same channel as the CH3 CH4 switch on the VCR Set the TV to Select the channel you want to watch at the Cable Box DBS the Cable Box DBS output channel 03 or 04 VRZ360 4 7 99 9 53 PM Page 10 10 Turning on Your VCR Before turning on your VCR make sure there are batteries in the remote control and the VCR TV and Cable Box DBS if applica ble are connected 1 Press the VCR button then press the POWER button 2 Turn on the TV Set it to channel 3 or 4 whichever the CH3 CH4 switch on the back of the VCR is set to The menu shown below will appear SELECT AV ENGLISH ESPA OL FRANCAIS MAKE SELECTION OR PUSH B OK TO CONTINUE 3 Press the PLAY A or STOP Y button to select the on screen display language 4 Press the FF gt OK button The menu shown below will appear
40. ay And we ll do everything in our power to keep you happy with your purchase for many years to come As a member of the PHILIPS MAGNAVOX family you re enti tled to protection by one of the most comprehensive warranties and outstanding service networks in the industry W hat s more your purchase guarantees you ll receive all the infor mation and special offers for which you qualify plus easy access to accessories from our convenient home shopping network And most importantly you can count on our uncompromising commitment to your total satisfaction All of this is our way of saying welcome and thanks for investing in a PHILIPS MAGNAVOX product Sincerely lt Z gt Robert Minkhorst President and Chief Executive O fficer P S Remember to get the most from your PHILIPS MAGNAVOX product you must return your Warranty Registration Card within 10 days So please mail it to us right now Know these CAUTION RISK De EOE OPE SHOCK OT OI CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL a N This bolt of lightning indicates uninsulated material within your unit may cause an electrical shock For the safety of everyone in your household please do not remove prod uct covering The exclamation point calls attention to features for which you should read the enclosed literature closely to p
41. but a tape is not in the VCR Operation indicators These indicators tell you the current operation of the VCR Play Forward and Reverse Searching O Record Oll Record Pause gt Still Picture Tape Speed Lights This light indicates the current tape speed This VCR will play tapes recorded in LP speed but LP will not appear on the display panel This VCR will not record in LP speed Details on tape speeds are on pages 37 and 50 VCR Light This light appears when the VCR is in VCR position Cassette Inside Light This light appears when a tape is in the VCR It blinks when a tape is being ejected This light blinks rapidly if the VCR is turned off to set a Timer Recording but there is not a tape in the VCR Clock C ounter C hannel Display Each time you press the EXIT STATUS button information on the display panel will change W hen tape playback is stopped press the EXIT STATUS button repeatedly to see the cur rent time when the clock is set the real time counter and the current channel number During tape playback press the EXIT STATUS button repeatedly to see the real time counter or the current time Line Input Mode Light W hen L appears here the VCR is in Line Input mode W hen L F appears you have selected A V IN FRONT Your audio and video cables should be connected to the AUDIO VIDEO jacks on the front of the VCR if you are dubbing tapes W hen L 1 appears here you have selected A V IN
42. caused by the use of non VHS tapes or tapes that have not been tested and labelled for use in two four six and eight hour VHS recorders a product that is used for commercial or institu tional purposes including but not limited to rental purposes WHERE IS SERVICE AVAILABLE W arranty service is available in all countries where the product is officially distributed by Philips Consumer Electronics Company In countries where Philips Consumer Electronics Company does not dis tribute the product the local Philips service organiza tion will attempt to provide service although there may be a delay if the appropriate spare parts and technical manual s are not readily available MAKE SURE YOU KEEP Please keep your sales receipt or other document showing proof of purchase Attach it to this owner s manual and keep both nearby Also keep the original box and packing material in case you need to return your product BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE Please check your owner s manual before requesting service Adjustments of the controls discussed there may save you a service call TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE IN U S A PUERTO RICO OR U S VIRGIN ISLANDS Take the product to a Philips factory service center see enclosed list or authorized service center for repair W hen the product has been repaired you must pick up the unit at the center Centers may keep defective parts In U S A Puerto Rico and U S Virgin Islands
43. ck is set Details are on pages 13 17 e There is a tape in the VCR Make sure the tape s record tab is intact and the tape is long enough to record the program s e The VCR is in VCR position The VCR light will appear on the display panel when the VCR is in VCR position If the VCR light does not appear press the VCR TV button once e W hen you use a Cable Box DBS timer recordings are pro grammed differently Read pages 8 9 before proceeding e Complete each step within 60 seconds of the previous step 1 Press the VCR button then press the TIMER button SELECT A Y CHOOSE gt OK VCR PLUS QUICK PROGRAMMING PROGRAM REVIEW TO END PUSH EXIT 2 Press the PLAY A or STOP Y button to select QUICK PROGRAMMING then press the FF gt OK button ONE TIME PROGRAM PROGRAM 1 CHANNEL START AM STOP AM REC SPEED SLP DATE IS SET DAILY 8 OR W EEKLY 9 TO END PUSH EXIT Press the CH annel A V buttons to enter the channel you want to record e If you are using a standard antenna or cable to VCR to TV hookup as shown on pages 6 7 enter the channel of the TV program you want to record e If you are using a Cable Box DBS enter the Cable Box D BS output channel 03 or 04 Leave the Cable Box DBS on for a timer recording ONE TIME PROGRAM PROGRAM 1 CHANNEL 4 12 START AM STOP AM REC SPEED SLP DATE SE
44. cording or playback e LP long play average tape speed playback time for aT 120 tape is approxi mately four hours available for playback only Although the VCR will play tapes recorded in LP LP will not appear on the display panel or in the on screen status display e SLP super long play slowest tape speed recording playback time for a T120 tape is approximately six hours e SP standard play fastest tape speed recording playback time for a T120 tape is approximately two hours best picture quality VCR video cassette recorder VIDEO IN OUT Jacks jacks located on the front and back of the VCR which are used to record video from another source IN or to send video to another source OUT VRZ360 4 7 99 9 54 PM Page 51 E Specifications 51 PP A AS EEE A a ao een EEEa mes Four heads with Hi Fi stereo Video Signal ElA standards NTSC color Antenna VHF UHF 75 ohm external antenna terminal VHF Output Signal Channel 3 or 4 switchable 75 ohms unbalanced Power Requirement 120V AC 60 Hz Power Consumption 22 W Operating Temperature 41 F 5 C to 104 F 40 C Relative Humidity 10 to 80 Weight 7 3 lbs 3 3 kg Dimensions 14 3 16 W x 3 3 4 H x 10 3 4 D 360 mm x 94 mm x 274 mm Tuner Broadcast Channels VHF 2 13 UHF 14 69 Cable TV Channels VHF 2 13 Midband A 1 Superband J W Hyperband A 5 A 1 Special C hannel 5A Ultraband 37 94 100 125 NOTE
45. e You may need to tell the VCR the PBS channel from which to take the time Follow the steps on page 16 VRZ360 4 7 99 9 53 PM Page 19 Language Selection 19 Follow the steps below to change the language of the on screen displays 1 Press the VCR button then press the MENU button SELECT AV CHOOSE gt 0K gt VCR SET UP TUNER SET UP INITIAL SET UP TO END PUSH EXIT Press the PLAY A or STOP Y button to select INITIAL SET UP then press the FF gt OK button SELECT AW CHOOSE gt 0K CLOCK LANGUAGE ENGLISH VCR PLUS CH QUICK PROGRAMMING VCR TV HHINDEX gt gt AUDIO MUTE PHILIPS TENTA TO END PUSH EXIT 3 Press the STOP Y button to select LANGUAGE 4 Press the FF gt OK button repeatedly so that the lan guage you want to select appears on screen 5 Press the EXIT STATUS button e If you accidentally select Spanish or French on screen displays and need English on screen displays follow these steps 1 Press the VCR but ton then press the MENU button 2 Press the PLAY A or STOP W button to select SISTEMA IN ICIAL or PROGRAM M INITIALE then press the FF OK button 3 Press the PLAY A or STOP Y button to select LENGUAJE or LANGUE 4 Press the FF gt 0K button repeated ly so that the English menu appears 5 Press the EXIT STATUS button VRZ360 4 7 99 9 53 PM Page 20 20 Remote Control Buttons PRPC eee e S
46. e VCR is rewinding a tape REW IND PO W ER OFF will appear on screen W hen the tape has finished rewinding the VCR will stop then turn itself off Tape Eject A tape can be ejected with the VCR power on or off but the VCR must be plugged in If a timer recording is programmed the and Cassette Inside lights will flash on the VCR s display panel when you eject a tape with the VCR power turned off Counter Reset The counter will automatically be reset to 0 00 00 as you insert a cassette To reset the counter to 0 00 00 at anytime press the CLEAR but ton on the remote control Automatic Tracking Adjustment The VCR continually adjusts tracking to give you the best possible picture quality W ith some recordings however you may get a better picture by adjusting the tracking manually see below Manual Tracking Adjustment e Press the CHANNEL A F buttons on the VCR to remove jitter in a still picture e You can return to Automatic Tracking Adjustment by pressing the CHANNEL A V buttons on the VCR at the same time e The CHANNEL A V buttons on the VCR also adjust tracking dur ing normal tape playback e The VCR returns to Automatic Tracking Adjustment whenever a tape is inserted Before After Tracking Tracking Adjustment Adjustment VRZ360 4 7 99 9 54 PM Page 50 E 50 Glossary AUDIO IN OUT Jacks jacks located on the front and back of the VCR which are used to record audio from another source IN or to se
47. egins If this happens press the STOP EJECT button on VCR 1 once 2 VCR 2 will record your tape Insert a blank tape in VCR 2 Make sure the VCR power is on and the VCR isin VCR position The VCR light will appear on the display panel If it does not press the VCR TV button once 3 Turn on the TV set it to channel 3 or 4 whichever channel the CH3 CH4 switch on VCR 2 is set to 4 Point the remote control at VCR 2 Press the VCR but ton then press the Number buttons 0 O L 1 will appear on the display panel 5 Point the remote control at VCR 2 Press the SPEED but ton to select SP or SLP 6 Press the PLAY button on VCR 1 and the REC ord OTR button on VCR 2 at the same time The O light will appear on the VCR 2 display panel 2 Use a video cable to connect the VIDEO OUT Jack on VCR 1 to the VIDEO IN Jack on VCR 2 e Unauthorized recording of copyright ed television programs video tapes or other materials may infringe on the rights of copyright owners and violate copyright laws Audio and video cables are not included To stop copying tapes press the STOP EJECT button on VCR 2 then press the STOP EJECT button on VCR 1 If you connect the audio and video cables to the AUDIO VIDEO In jacks on the front of VCR 2 you must select A V IN FRONT at step 4 To do so press Number buttons 0 0 then press the CH annel Y button so that A V IN FRONT appears on
48. g 2 VCR Cable Box DBS eae DOOOOUO00 a Ha cu RF our Cable signal TV s ANTENNA IN jack RF coaxial cable RF coaxial cable Connections 1 Connect a Cable signal to the IN jack on the Cable Box DBS 2 Use an RF coaxial cable supplied to connect the O UT jack on the Cable Box DBS to the AN T enna IN jack on the VCR 3 Use a second RF coaxial cable to connect the RF OUT jack on the VCR to the TV s ANTENNA IN jack Recording Viewing Any Channel 1 W ith the VCR on and in VCR position the VCR light will appear on the display panel use the CH annel A W buttons to set the VCR to the Cable Box D BS output channel channel 03 or 04 2 Set the TV to the same channel to which you set the VCR 3 Select the channel you want to view record at the Cable Box DBS VRZ360 4 7 99 9 53 PM Page 9 E Hookups With a Cable Box Direct Broadcast System cont d 9 With this connection e You may watch one channel while recording another e You may not record scrambled channels 1 VCR 2 Cable Box DBS DOQUODOOH DY O y Eas cx Cable signal RF coaxial cable RF coaxial cable Connections 1 Connect a Cable signal to the VCR s ANT enna IN jack 2 Use an RF coaxial cable supplied to connect the RF OUT jack on the VCR to the IN jack on the Cable Box DBS 3 Use a second RF co
49. g at the same time and recording for the same length of time If you want to record the program every week press the Number 9 WEEKLY button The VCR will record a program on the same day at the same time and for the same length of time every week DAILY PRO GRAN MON FRI PROGRAM CHANNEL 12 START 08 00 PM STOP 10 00 PM REC SPEED SLP 07 31 98 FRIDAY SET DAILY 8 OR W EEKLY 9 TO END PUSH EXIT 9 Press the EXIT STATUS button PROGRAM WASCOM PLETED PLEASE TURN OFF VCR FOR TIMER RECORDING will appear on screen If PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED appears try again from step 1 10 Press the POWER button to turn off the VCR The light will appear on the display panel The O light and the Cassette Inside light will flash when you turn off the VCR if there is not a tape in the VCR The VCR must be turned off for a timer recording to take place If you forget to turn off the VCR PLEASE TURN OFF VCR FOR TIMER RECORDING flashes on your TV screen two minutes before a timer recording starts To remove the message press the CLEAR button DATE QUICK PROGRAMMING VCR TV H4INDEX gt gt I AUDIO MUTE O O PHILIPS MENTA e If the preset time for a timer record ing comes up during a One Touch Recording the OTR has priority If you leave the VCR on past the scheduled start time of a timer recording you will not be asked again to turn off the VCR W hen you turn off the V
50. he playback picture is noisy or contains streaks e Make sure the TV is on the same channel as the VCR s CH3 CH4 switch Details are on pages 6 9 e Make sure the VCR is in VCR position Details are on pages 20 22 and 23 e Make sure channel 3 or 4 is properly adjusted at the TV e Adjust the tracking Details are on page 49 The Number buttons won t work for channels above 69 channels above 13 cannot be received e Select CABLE at the TUNER SET UP menu then let the VCR set up the channels Details are on pages 11 12 A TV program cannot be recorded Check the connections between the VCR TV antenna cable and Cable Box DBS if applicable Details are on pages 6 9 e Make sure channels are programmed correctly Details are on pages 11 12 e Make sure the tape has a record tab Details are on page 5 TV programs cannot be watched normally e Put the VCR in TV position Details are on pages 20 22 and 23 Check the connections between the VCR TV antenna cable and Cable Box DBS if applicable Details are on pages 6 9 Line Input mode is selected e If you accidentally enter Line Input mode L 1 or L F will appear on the display panel use the CH annel A V buttons or the N umber buttons to select another channel Multi C hannel Television Sound System e You can only receive and record in stereo or second audio programs that are broadcast in stereo or second audio You can only play in stereo or second audi
51. nce to freeze the picture Press repeatedly to advance the Still picture frame by frame Details are on page 48 MENU Button Press to access the main VCR menu Or press the TV button then the MENU button to access the TV menu During tape playback press and O hold for more than three seconds EXIT STATUS Button _ Nan to play the tape in slow motion Press to exit on screen menus O Details are on page 48 Press to bring up the status display for five seconds Details are on page 25 W hen tape playback is stopped press repeatedly to see the time real time counter or current chan nel number on the display panel During tape playback press repeat edly to see the time or the real time counter on the display panel Or press the TV button then press the EXIT STATUS button to access the TV on screen displays or to exit the TV menu I gt m m e i S kip SEARCH Button Press during tape playback to fast forward 30 seconds of a tape This feature will only work with tape segments recorded in SP or SLP speed XA CH annel A V Buttons After pressing the CBL DBS TV or VCR button press to scan through the channels of the Cable Box DBS TV or VCR QUICK PROGRAMMING VCR TV HHINDEX Pb AUDIO MUTE TIMER Button Press to access the timer recording menu Details are on pages 34 39 VOL ume A V Buttons Press to inc
52. nd audio to another source OUT Automatic Channel Programming process in which the VCR scans all available channels and places the ones you receive in its memory Then when you press the CH annel A F buttons you only scan through channels you receive Bands settings that allow you to tune channels e Antenna VHF very high frequency channels 2 13 and UHF ultra high frequen cy channels 14 69 e Cable standard channels can be received without a Cable Box Cable Box DBS Output Channel channel 03 or 04 DBS Direct Broadcast System Dubbing copying a tape using a second VCR Frame a single still picture HQ hioh quality a feature in the VCR circuitry which provides enhanced picture detail OTR one touch recording programming a timer recording that starts immediately and records for 30 minutes to six hours whichever you specify Remote Control the small electronic unit that came with your VCR allows you to operate your VCR from a distance The remote control may also operate some fea tures of your TV Cable Box or DBS RF coaxial cable the cable supplied with your VCR Use it to connect your VCR to your TV or Cable Box DBS if applicable The supplied cable is a snap on type However you may also use a screw on type if you prefer Special Effects forward and reverse searching viewing a still picture or viewing a slow motion picture Tape Speeds how fast the tape travels during a re
53. o tapes that were recorded in stereo or second audio Details are on pages 43 45 e If you select second audio when second audio is not available the VCR will record normal audio e When you program your VCR to record in stereo broadcasts are recorded in Hi Fi stereo You will only get stereo sound if you use audio cables to connect the AUDIO OUT Jacks on the VCR to the AUDIO IN Jacks on your TV The TV must be in Line Input mode See your TV owner s manual for details e When you connect the AUDIO OUT Jacks on your VCR to the AUDIO IN Jacks on your TV the stereo light on the TV might not glow This is normal If the VCR indicates you are receiving a stereo broadcast you are STEREO will appear in the status display The VCR ejects the tape when the REC ord OTR button is pressed or when the VCR power is turned off to set a timer recording e Make sure the tape has a record tab Details are on page 5 4 7 99 9 54 PM Page 54 54 Limited Warranty VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER 90 Days Free Labor One Year Parts Exchange This product must be carried in for repair WHO IS COVERED You must have proof of purchase to receive warran ty service A sales receipt or other document show ing that you purchased the product is considered proof of purchase WHAT IS COVERED W arranty coverage begins the day you buy your product For 90 days thereafter all parts will be repaired or replaced and labor is free From 90 days to one year fr
54. ock manually Before you set the clock make sure e The VCR power is on e The VCR light appears on the display panel If it does not press the VCR TV button once e Channels are set up e You make each entry within one minute of the previous entry To set the clock manually follow the steps on this page To use Time Zone Selection go to page 15 To use Manual PBS Channel selection go to page 16 To use Automatic PBS Channel Selection go to page 17 Manual Clock Setting 2 1 Press the VCR button then press the MENU button SELECT A Y CHOOSE gt 0K QUICK PROGRAMMING VCR TV HHINDEX Pm AUDIO MUTE gt VCR SET UP TUNER SET UP INITIAL SET UP PHILIPS MEMO TO END PUSH EXIT 2 Press the PLAY A or STOP Y button to select INITIAL SET UP then press the FF gt OK button SELECT AW CHOOSE gt 0K CLOCK LANGUAGE ENGLISH VCR PLUS CH TO END PUSH EXIT 3 Press the PLAY A or STOP Y button to select CLOCK then press the FF gt OK button TIME AM DATE 01 01 98 To program the VCR so its clock will Pa automatically move forward one PBSCH AUTO DST AUTO i i b A Ute hour in April and turn back one TO SET PUSH AY THEN 0K hour in October see page 18 cask ESI To make corrections follow steps 1 3 then press the FF gt OK button until the item you want to correct is flashing Then press the PLAY A or STOP
55. oes not appear press the VCR TV button once If the tape s record tab has been removed playback will start automatically 3 If playback does not start automatically press the PLAY A button The gt light will appear on the VCR display panel 4 Press the STOP Y button to stop playback 5 Press the REW ind button to rewind the tape 6 When the tape has finished rewinding press the EJECT button to remove the tape 1 Turn on the TV 2 Insert a tape AAN 2 i O START STOP DATE CH Ce ao ee OOO O DBS DAILY WEEKLY Y 8 9 O OOQ SPEED 0 CLEAR pal O OQO QUICK PROGRAMMING VCR TV HH4INDEX gt gt I AUDIO MUTE PHILIPS MTI lt A e Playback options and features are discussed on pages 42 49 e This VCR is equipped with SQPB S VHS Quasi Playback that lets you watch tapes recorded in the S VHS format with regular VHS reso lution SQPB does not deliver Super VHS resolution e S VHS recording is not possible with this VCR VRZ360 4 7 99 9 53 PM Page 29 Recording 29 Read and follow the steps below to record a television program 1 on the TV Turn on the TV and set it to channel 3 or 4 whichever the Insert a tape CH3 CH4 switch on the back of the VCR is set to 2 2 Insert a tape with ts record tab intact details are on page 5 in the VCR The power will come on 3 Press the VCR button 8 4 If the VCR light
56. om the day of purchase all parts will be repaired or replaced but you pay for all labor charges After one year from the day of purchase you pay for the replacement or repair of all parts and for all labor charges All parts including repaired and replaced parts are covered only for the original warranty period W hen the warranty on the product expires the warranty on all replaced and repaired parts also expires WHAT IS EXCLUDED Your warranty does not cover labor charges for installation or setup of the prod uct adjustment of customer controls on the product and installation or repair of antenna sys tems outside of the product product repair and or part replacement because of misuse accident unauthorized repair or other cause not within the control of Philips Consumer Electronics Company reception problems caused by signal conditions or cable or antenna systems outside the unit e aproduct that requires modification or adaptation to enable it to operate in any country other than the country for which it was designed manufac tured approved and or authorized or repair of products damaged by these modifications incidental or consequential damages resulting from the product Some states do not allow the exclu sion of incidental or consequential damages so the above exclusion may not apply to you This includes but is not limited to prerecorded mater ial whether copyrighted or not copyrighted damage
57. or STOP Y button to select VCR SET UP then press the FF gt OK button SELECT AV CHOOSE gt 0K QUICK PROGRAMMING VCR TV HHINDEX gt gt AUDIO MUTE PHILIPS MENTA gt ON SCREEN MODE ON TIMER REC SPEED MANUAL VIDEO STABILIZER OFF PICTURE NORMAL AUDIO OUT HIFI STEREO SAP STEREO TO END PUSH EXIT 3 Press the PLAY A or STOP Y button to select PICTURE then press the FF gt OK button repeatedly to select ENHANCER for an enhanced picture or INCREDIBLE for a sharper picture SELECT AW CHOOSE gt 0K ON SCREEN MODE ON TIMER REC SPEED MANUAL VIDEO STABILIZER OFF gt PICTURE INCREDIBLE AUDIO OUT HIFI STEREO SAP STEREO TO END PUSH EXIT 4 Press the EXIT STATUS button VRZ360 4 7 99 9 53 PM Page 48 E 48 Playback 0 ptions Forward and Reverse Searching 1 During tape playback press and release the FF gt OK but ton or the REW ind 4 button A fast forward or reverse pic ture search will begin 2 EW PES COO To return to playback press the PLAY A button e o S Viewing a Still Picture 1 During tape playback press the STILL SLOW button A still picture will appear on screen QUICK PROGRAMMING VCR TV H4INDEX gt gt I AUDIO MUTE To advance the still picture frame by frame press the PHILIPS ENEA STILL SLOW button repeatedly 3 To return to playback press the PLAY A button
58. ories are provided to help you use or set up your VCR Remote Control 4835 218 37218 Two AA Batteries 4835 138 17012 RF Coaxial Cable 4835 321 27302 If any of these items are not included or if you need to replace an item contact Philips Service Solutions Group at the address below Philips Service Solutions Group P O Box 967 Greeneville TN 37744 0967 Or call 1 800 851 8885 188023E001 LPT0031 001A
59. osi tion The VCR light will appear on the display panel The chan nel being recorded will appear on screen 3 To stop the recording press the STOP Y button DBS DAILY WEEKLY Fd 8 9 O O OJQ SPEED 0 CLEAR see OO QUICK PROGRAMMING VCR TV I INDEX gt gt AUDIO MUTE e If you use a Cable Box DBS you may not be able to watch one chan nel while recording another See pages 8 9 for details VRZ360 4 7 99 9 53 PM Page 32 o 32 Setting Up the VCR Plus Programming System First fill in the boxes on this page It will only take a few minutes and you must do it if you want the VCR Plus programming system to work properly Since the channel numbers of the stations you receive may not be the same as the station numbers and since channel numbers differ from area to area you must program the VCR with your local channel infor mation To fill in the boxes you will need 1 a cable channel list if applicable you can request one from your cable company and 2 a chart that lists VCR Plus channel numbers which you can find in your TV guide or the TV listings of your local newspaper NOTE If you are using a Cable Box DBS the Cable TV channel must be 03 or 04 the Cable Box DBS output channel for every VCR Plus channel Station vcr pLUS CH CABLE TV CH Fation VCR PLUS CH CABLE TV CH Call Letters Call Letters
60. ot mix alkaline and manganese an authorized service center batteries Do not mix old and new batteries VRZ360 4 7 99 9 53 PM Page 6 lt 6 Hookups Without a Cable Box The basic VCR TV connection antenna cable to VCR to TV is shown below If you have a Cable Box or a Direct Broadcast System please refer to pages 8 9 After you hook up the VCR please go to page 10 to turn on the VCR Disconnect the antenna or cable from your TV Antenna Indoor Outdoor 300 ohm ANTENNA IN Jack Cable on back of TV 75 ohm vit the antenna or cable to the ANT enna IN Jack on the back of the Antenna Indoor Outdoor 300 ohm Cable 75 ohm VRZ360 4 7 99 9 53 PM Page 7 E Hookups Without a Cable Box cont d 7 Connect the RF coaxial cable supplied to the RF OUT Jack on the back of the VCR and to the ANTENNA IN Jack on the TV You may use either a snap on type or screw on type of coaxial cable whichever you prefer A snap on type is sup plied j l uoaa a m Antenna or Cable j VIDEO y Antenna In Jack CH3_CH4 on back of TV example only RF coaxial cable Plug in the TV and the VCR
61. programming number at step 4 TO SET PUSH gt 0K TO CORRECT PUSH CLEAR TO END PUSH EXIT ERROR RE ENTER CODE will flash on screen Enter the correct PlusCode programming number VRZ360 4 7 99 9 53 PM Page 35 3 Timer Recording With the VCR Plus Programming System cont d 35 Press the FF gt OK button If the VCR PLUS and CABLE TV channel lists appear on screen the CABLE TV channel has not been set for the VCR PLUS channel of the program you have set in step 4 Complete steps 6 7 on page 33 6 If you want to record the program one time only go to step 7 You may also press the Number 8 DAILY or 9 W EEK LY button repeatedly to select a ONE TIME PROGRAM If you want to record the program daily press the Number 8 DAILY button The VCR will record a program every day from Monday through Friday starting at the same time and recording for the same length of time If you want to record the program every week press the Number 9 WEEKLY button The VCR will record a program on the same day at the same time for the same length of time every week DAILY PROGRAM MON FRI 1 PROGRAM CHANNEL 12 START 08 00 PM STOP 10 00 PM REC SPEED sP DATE 07 31 98 FRIDAY SET DAILY 8 OR WEEKLY 9 TO END PUSH EXIT 7 Press the SPEED button to select the tape speed The selected tape speed SP or SLP will appear beside REC SPEED Press the EXIT STATUS button PROGRAM W ASCOM
62. r on the display panel Press the POWER button to turn off the VCR Auto will flash in the display panel until the clock is set Leave the VCR turned off until the time appears on the display panel If appears on the display panel after you turn off the VCR the VCR could not find the time Set the clock following the steps on pages 13 14 1 QUICK PROGRAMMING VCR TV HHINDEX gt gt AUDIO MUTE HILIPS MENTE e When the power plug is connected to an AC outlet the correct time will appear on the display panel of the VCR when the power is off If you live near the boundary of an adjacent time zone your PBS chan nel may come from a different time zone Select the time zone of your PBS channel at step 5 Press the EXIT STATUS button repeatedly to make the time appear on the display panel when the VCR power is on VRZ360 4 7 99 9 53 PM Page 16 16 Setting the Clock cont d Manual PBS Channel Selection 1 Press the VCR button then press the MENU button 2 Press the PLAY A or STOP Y button to select INITIAL SET UP then press the FF gt OK button 3 i Press the PLAY A or STOP Y button to select CLOCK 2 then press the FF gt OK button If AUTO CLOCK is set to OFF PBS CH will not be available in the menu If this happens press the FF O K button to select AUTO CLOCK then press the PLAY A or STOP button to set AUTO CLOCK to ON
63. rease or decrease the TV s volume SPEED Button Press to select the recording speed SP or SLP Details are on pages 37 and 50 AUDIO MUTE Button Press the TV button then press the AUDIO MUTE button to eliminate the TV s sound Press again to restore the sound Or press the INDEX Buttons VCR button then press the W hen tape playback is stopped AUDIO MUTE button to select press to search for index codes MONO or HIFI Details are on pages recorded on the tape Details are on 43 45 page 42 e This remote control may or may not operate your TV or Cable Box DBS Or it may only work some features of this equipment See pages 26 27 for details VRZ360 4 7 99 9 53 PM Page 22 22 Display Panel VCR Display Panel Information about VCR operations appears here Different information appears at differ ent times The display is brighter when the VCR power is on The display dims automati cally when you turn off the VCR power Cassette Compartment Insert a tape here Receives a signal from your remote control so you can operate your VCR from a distance Press the VCR button on the remote control before pressing other VCR operation buttons TIMER Light This light appears when a timer recording is pro grammed or is in progress Details are on pages 34 39 This light blinks rapidly if the VCR is turned off to set a Timer Recording
64. remain on the display A panel To check the time remaining for an OTR after the OTR is in progress press the EXIT STATUS button To change the recording length while an OTR is in progress press the REC ord OTR button until the desired length appears on screen If the preset time for a timer recording comes up during an OTR the OTR has priority VRZ360 4 7 99 9 53 PM Page 31 Recording O ne Channel Watching Another 31 Press the VCR button 2 Press the REC ord OTR button to start a recording Details are on page 29 2 AT Press the VCR TV button to put the VCR in TV position The VCR light will disappear from the display panel 4 Use the TV remote control to select the channel you want to watch Or if the VCR remote control operates your TV press the TV button then use the CH annel A V buttons to select the channel you want to watch The channel selected with the TV controls will appear on screen while the channel you previously selected to record is being recorded The O light will appear on the display panel 5 To return to the channel being recorded use the TV remote control to select channel 03 or 04 whichever chan nel the CH3 CH 4 switch on the back of the VCR is set to Or if the VCR remote control operates your TV press the TV button then use the CH annel A V buttons to select channel 03 or 04 6 Press the VCR button 7 Press the VCR TV button to put the VCR in VCR p
65. revent operating and main tenance problems WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EX PO SE THIS EQ UIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION To prevent electric shock match wide blade of plug to wide slot and fully insert ATTENTION Pour viter les chocs lectriques introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne corre spondante de la prise et pousser jusqu au fond For Customer Use Enter below the Serial N o which is located on the rear of the cabinet Retain this information for future refer ence Model No Serial N o VRZ360 4 7 99 9 53 PM Page 3 E Introduction 3 Welcome to your VCR owner s manual This manual has six sections Setting Up Your VCR Description of Controls Basic O perations Recording Playing and Information You May Need The instructions explain all of the VCR s features which are listed below Features e Automatic Channel Setup e Automatic Clock Setting e Automatic Head C leaner Daylight Saving Time e Hi Fi Stereo Tape Playback e Index Search e Multi Channel Television Sound MTS System e 19 Micron Head e On Screen Menus in English Spanish or French Quick Programming Remote Control with Capability to O perate TV Cable Box and Direct Broadcast System DBS Repeat Play Skip Search e VCR Plus Programming System Precautions Warning To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose this equip ment to rain or moisture FCC Warning
66. screen and L F appears on the display panel VRZ360 4 7 99 9 53 PM Page 42 3 42 Index Search W hen you make a recording the VCR automatically places an index code at the beginning of the recording Essentially an index Insert a tape code is a type of bookmark for your tape This feature is useful 3 if you have several different programs recorded on a single tape Fast forward or rewind to the next or previous index code on the tape by following the steps below 1 Press the VCR button C OO 2 SOAS Make sure the VCR is in VCR position The VCR light will appear O Q gt S on the display panel when the VCR is in VCR position If the OO S VCR light does not appear press the VCR TV button once Insert a tape in the VCR 5 63 4 OOO PHILIPS TENA Press the STOP Y button to stop tape playback if neces sary 5 Press the INDEX gt gt button to fast forward to the next index code on the tape Or press the INDEX lt lt button to rewind to the previous index code on the tape W ait for the VCR to fast forward or rewind the tape W hen the index code is reached tape playback will begin auto matically NOTE You may press an INDEX button repeatedly to skip over multiple recordings For example if you want to fast forward past four recordings press the INDEX BB button four times IN DEX 4 will appear in the bottom right corner of the screen The VCR does not place an index code
67. select VCR SET UP then press the FF gt OK button SELECT AW CHOOSE gt OK lt S E 3 lt x gt zZ S 9 E S m O gt ON SCREEN MODE ON TIMER REC SPEED MANUAL VIDEO STABILIZER OFF PICTURE NORMAL AUDIO OUT HIFI STEREO SAP STEREO TO END PUSH EXIT 3 Press the PLAY A or STOP Y button to select VIDEO STABILIZER then press the FF gt O K button so that ON appears beside VIDEO STABILIZER SELECT AW CHOOSE gt OK ON SCREEN MODE ON TIMER REC SPEED MANUAL gt VIDEO STABILIZER ON PICTURE NORMAL AUDIO OUT HIFI STEREO SAP STEREO TO END PUSH EXIT 4 Press the EXIT STATUS button e Regardless of the setting this func tion has no effect on tapes recorded in SP speed during recording and during special effects playback To set VIDEO STABILIZER to OFF follow steps 1 2 above At step 3 press the FF OK button so that OFF appears beside VIDEO STABI LIZER Press the EXIT STATUS but ton VRZ360 4 7 99 9 53 PM Page 47 3 Incredible Picture 47 You can make the picture sharper or enhance a picture when playing back tapes recorded in SLP speed PICTURE is set to NORMAL when you receive the VCR Follow the steps below to set PICTURE to INCREDIBLE or ENHANCER Press the VCR button then press the MENU button E SELECT A Y CHOOSE gt 0K gt VCR SET UP TUNER SET UP INITIAL SET UP A TO END PUSH EXIT Press the PLAY A
68. th a stereo TV 44 sp 37 50 audio in out jacks 23 24 41 44 50 without a cable box dbs 6 7 specifications 51 audio mute button 21 speed button 21 automatic incredible picture 47 sap 28 playback 49 index buttons 21 42 standard play 37 50 rewind 49 index search feature 42 start button 34 38 stereo broadcast 43 batteries 5 language selection 19 _ still pause button 23 limited warranty 54 still slow button 21 cable box line input mode 22 41 still slow buttons 21 code 27 line input mode light 22 still picture 48 connections 8 9 long play 37 50 stop Y button 20 output channel 8 9 50 lp 37 50 stop button 34 38 cable tv channels 32 33 stop eject button 23 cassette compartment 22 maintenance 5 super long play 37 50 cassette inside light 22 menu button 21 cbl dbs button 20 mts broadcast 43 44 table of contents 4 ch3 ch4 switch 24 tape channel number buttons 20 duplication 41 adding 12 eject 49 deleting 12 on screen mode 25 speed 37 50 display 22 one touch recording 30 speed lights 2 setup 11 operation indicators 22 time remaining 25 A V buttons 23 49 output channel 8 9 50 time zone selection 15 clear button 2 timer clock pbs channel selection button 21 display 22 automatic 17 light 22 setting 13 17 manual 16 recordin 34 39 auto matically 16 17 picture enhancer 47 checking 39 manually 13 14 play button 20 23 28 clearing 39 time zone selection 15 playback 28 helpful hints 52 connections 9 41 44 options 48 programming 34 39
69. udio SAP Second Audio Program will appear in the status display You still have to program your VCR to receive and record the second audio pro gram Follow the steps on page 44 STOP 12 00 AM CH 10 SAP REMAINING TIME 0 45 SLP 1 23 45 HIFI 4 7 99 9 53 PM Page 44 z 44 Multi Channel Television Sound System cont d To receive and record programs broadcast in second audio follow steps 1 6 To receive and record a program broadcast in stereo make one of the connections shown then follow steps 1 6 er y m E agel dlo oe eel ele D aS RF OUT If you have a Stereo and a Monitor TV use a video cable to connect the VCR s CH3_CHa MT E VIDEO OUT Jack to the TV s VIDEO IN Jack Use audio cables to connect the VCR s AUDIO OUT Jacks to the Stereo s AUDIO IN Jacks 1 Press the VCR button then press the MENU button SELECT A Y CHOOSE OK VCR SET UP TUNER SET UP INITIAL SET UP TO END PUSH EXIT Press the PLAY A or STOP Y button to select VCR SET UP then press the FF gt OK button SELECT AW CHOOSE gt OK gt ON SCREEN MODE ON TIMER REC SPEED MANUAL VIDEO STABILIZER OFF PICTURE RMAL AUDIO OUT HIFI STEREO SAP S
70. use the CH annel A W buttons to select a channel other than 00 VRZ360 4 7 99 9 53 PM Page 12 r 12 Automatic Channel Setup cont d Adding Deleting Channels 1 Press the VCR button then press the MENU button CHOOSE gt OK SELECT A Y VCR SET UP TUNER SET UP INITIAL SET UP TO END PUSH EXIT 2 Press the PLAY A or STOP Y button to select TUNER SET UP then press the FF gt OK button CHOOSE gt 0K SELECT AV CABLE ANTENNA CABLE AUTO CH PROGRAMMING ADD DELETE CH TO END PUSH EXIT 3 Press the PLAY A or STOP Y button to select ADD DELETE CH then press the FF gt OK button SELECT A Y 124 125 DELETED DELETED 01 oats 02 03 DELETED ADDED ADDED TO ADD DELETE PUSH OK TO END PUSH EXIT 4 Use the Number buttons the CH annel A V buttons or the PLAY A or STOP Y buttons to select the channel you want to add or delete An arrow will appear beside the selected channel 5 Press the FF gt OK button so that DELETED or ADDED appears beside the channel number 6 Press the EXIT STATUS button Programming of the channel you added or deleted will appear on screen VRZ360 4 7 99 9 53 PM Page 13 Setting the Clock 13 There are four ways to set the VCR s clock Manually with Time Zone Selection with Manual PBS Channel Selection or with Automatic PBS Channel Selection Cable Box DBS users must set the cl
71. utes to six hours long of the channel you are watching Before you begin make sure e Channels are set up Details are on pages 11 12 e The desired recording speed SP or SLP has been selected with the SPEED button Details are on pages 37 and 50 e There is a tape in the VCR Make sure the tape s record tab is intact see page 5 and the tape is long enough to record the program s If the end of the tape is reached during an OTR recording will stop The VCR will eject the tape and turn itself off e The VCR is in VCR position The VCR light will appear on the display panel of the VCR when the VCR is in VCR position If the VCR light does not appear press the VCR TV button once Starting an OTR 1 Press the vc R button QUICK PROGRAMMING VCRITV H4INDEX gt gt I AUDIO MUTE O OOO PHILIPS ITEMTOA ey Use the CH annel A V buttons or the Number buttons to select the channel you want to record 3 Press the REC ord OTR button repeatedly until the desired recording length appears briefly on screen and on the display panel The O light will flash on the display panel OTR 0 30 SLP Stopping anOTR To stop an OTR before recording is finished press the STOP Y button To cancel the OTR but continue recording press the REC ord O TR button until REC appears in the upper left corner of the TV screen On SCREEN MODE cannot be set to OFF Details are on page 25 The light will
72. utton or the STOP W button to stop playback some of the contents of the status display will appear for five seconds After five seconds only the counter will remain on the screen ON SCREEN MODE OFF e No status display will appear when you press function buttons or the EXIT STATUS button To select a status display mode follow these steps 1 Press the VCR button then press the MENU button SELECT AV CHOOSE gt 0K gt VCR SET UP TUNER SET UP INITIAL SET UP TO END PUSH EXIT 2 Press the PLAY A or STOP Y button to select VCR SET UP then press the FF gt OK button SELECT AW CHOOSE gt 0K gt ON SCREEN MODE ON TIMER REC SPEED MANUAL VIDEO STABILIZER OFF PICTURE NORMAL AUDIO OUT HIFI STEREO SAP STEREO TO END PUSH EXIT 3 Press the PLAY A or STOP Y button to select ON SCREEN MODE if necessary 4 Press the FF gt OK button repeatedly so that ON COUNTER or OFF appears beside ON SCREEN MODE 5 Press the EXIT STATUS button Button pressed Time 10 59 INDEX 1 0 00 00 HIFI Index operation Sound program selected Real time counter Tape time remaining e If ON SCREEN MODE is set to ON or COUNTER You may bring up the status dis play at any time by pressing the EXIT STATUS button The excep tion is during Slow Search or Still mode The display will appear for about five seconds e Channel numbers when tuned will appear for a
73. vice must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Copyright 1998 Philips Consumer Electronics Company All VCR fus rights reserved f VCR Plus and PlusC ode are trademarks of Gemstar Easy Taping Development Corporation The VCR Plus system is manufac tured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation The ENERGY STAR name and logo are registered marks of the eS U S Environmental Protection Agency As an ENERGY STAR nergy Partner Philips Consumer Electronics Company has determined that this product or product model meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency VRZ360 4 7 99 9 53 PM Page 4 E 4 Table of Contents Setting Up Your VCR INTRO QUCUO MN wis ia 3 Table of CO CNS ta AA de 4 Bere USING YOU VOR os ca EL ER eee eee cee 5 Hookups W ithout a Cable BOX scion he E 6 7 Hookups W ith a Cable Box Direct Broadcast System cece como eee 8 9 Turning on Your VER osre cae te oe arinen a ta Wee Vita ea E Bok Ee 10 Automatic Channel StU pit ccc a kaw avai dE eke a os 11 12 Setting the Clock A NE RU ON 13 17 Daylight Saving TIMO he a a ii 18 Language SOC A E 19 Description of Controls Remote Control Buttons it rita 20 21 Display Panel et a o tr dan di E 22 Front PANE ns prada iva iras pica lios 23 Rear Panel sr a o adn 24 On Screen StatUs DISPlAYS cinta dd eae ewhes 25 Setting the Remote Control to Operate a TV 1 cece cee eee eens

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