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Magnavox VRZ242AT Owner's Manual

1. VCR Cable Box DBS o L our IN 9 9 0 our RF coaxial Cable aie Signal RF coaxial TV s ANTENNA cable IN Jack Connections Connect a Cable signal to the VCR s ANT enna IN Jack Use an RF coaxial cable supplied to connect the O UT Jack on the VCR to the IN Jack on the Cable Box DBS Use asecond RF coaxial cable to connect the OUT Jack on the Cable Box DBS to the ANTENNA IN Jack on the TV Recording One Channel W atching Another Put the Cable Box DBS on the same channel as the VCR s CH3 CH4 switch Then with the VCR in VCR position the VCR light will appear on the display panel use the CHANNEL a v buttons to select the channel you want to record at the VCR Start the recording Press the VCR TV button once to put the VCR in TV position The VCR light will disappear Set the TV to the Cable Box DBS output channel 03 or When you play a tape make sure 04 the Cable Box DBS is set to the same channel as the CH3 CH4 switch on the VCR Set the TV to the Cable Box DBS output channel 03 or 04 Select the channel you want to watch at the Cable Box DBS VRZ242 LAYOUT 4 9 99 9 24 AM Page 10 3 10 Hookups With a Stereo TV La antenna or cable to al ANT enna E IN Jack Audio and Video VIDEO yellow and IN Jacks on TV AUDI hit T Jack nn ut Video C able OD mw Audio Cable Audio and Video cables are not supplied Connect the antenna or cable to the ANT enna
2. PHILIPS LS Video Cassette Recorder VRZ242AT EH Owner s Manual VRZ242 LAYOUT 4 9 99 9 24 AM Page 2 Retum your Warranty 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 MEMO 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 today 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
3. function if REPEAT PLAY is set to ON Details are on page 39 To erase a real time counter memo ry press the MEM ORY button until the M disappears from the screen You may only set the real time counter to zero at one location at a time If you try to set the real time counter to zero at a second loca tion the previous real time counter to zero setting will be erased VRZ242 LAYOUT 4 9 99 9 25 AM Page 42 42 Special Effects Playback Forward and Reverse Searching SP LP SLP During tape playback press and release the F FW D gt button or the REW ind lt button A fast forward or reverse picture search will begin POWER VCR TV CBLIDBS RA VS VCR TV ADE EY ES IR OOOO To return to playback press the PLAY a button D O VOR PLUS JENTER Super High Speed Searching LP SLP OD SPEED TIME SEARCH MUTE VOLUME During tape playback press the F FWD button or the QE REW ind lt button then press again The VCR will now stor search in super high speed REC OTR MEMORY SLOW PAUSEISTILL MENU STATUS EXIT CLEAR EJECT OOO To return to normal playback press the PLAY button PHILIPS LE Viewing a Still Picture During tape playback press the PAU SE STILL button A still picture will appear on screen To release the still picture and return to playback press the PLAY a button or press the PAUSE STILL button again Viewing a Slow Motion Picture Slow and Stil
4. VRZ242 LAYOUT 4 9 99 9 25 AM Page 35 E Setting Up the VCR Plus Programming System cont d 35 N ow compare the channel numbers you have written in the VCR PLUS CH and CABLE TV CH columns For stations whose VCR Plus and Cable TV channels do not match you must tell the VCR the VCR Plus and C able TV channel numbers by following steps 3 7 Make each entry within 60 seconds of the previous entry Press the VCR button then press the MENU button Press the PLAY a button or the STOP w button to select VCR SET UP then press the F FW D button SELECT aw CHOOSE gt REPEAT PLAY OFF ON SCREEN MODE LANGUAGE VCR PLUS REF MAP TO END PUSH EXIT Press the PLAY button or the STOP v button to select VCR PLU S REF MAP then press the F FW D button VCR PLUS CROSS REF MAP VER Mes CABI TO SELECT CH PUSH AY THEN ENTER CH NO TO END PUSH EXIT Look at the lists you filled in on page 34 For stations whose VCR Plus and Cable TV channels do not match press the PLAY button or the STOP w button until the arrow is beside the VCR Plus channel you need Then press the Number buttons to enter the corresponding Cable TV channel from your list Enter a 0 before single digit channels Enter all the stations on your list VCR PLUS CROSS REF MAR ver pause CARTEL gt 3 TO SELECT CH PUSH aw THEN ENTER CH NO TO END PUSH EXIT Press the STATUS EXIT button Examine the list
5. W hen the VCR light appears on the dis PAUSE Button play panel the VCR is in VCR position W hile recording press to pause the recording Press TV Position again to resume recording Details are on page 27 You Use to watch TV changing channels at can not pause a O ne Touch Recording During tape the TV or to watch one program while playback press to freeze the picture Press again to recording another W hen the VCR light resume playback Details are on page 42 does not appear on the display panel the VCR is in TV position VRZ242 LAYOUT 4 9 99 9 24 AM Page 25 gt Rear Panel 25 ANT ema IN Jack Connect your antenna or cable here Details are on pages six 10 AUDIO IN Jack Connect a cable coming from the AUDIO OUT Jack of a camcorder another VCR or an audio source here Details are on page 38 AUDIO OUT Jack Connect a cable going to the AUDIO IN Jack of a camcorder another VCR or an audio source here Details are on page 38 ANT IN AUDIO OUT IN OUT j VIDEO OUT Jack Connect a cable going to the VID EO IN Jack of a camcorder another VCR or an audio visual source laser disc player video disc player etc here Details are on page 38 CH3 CH4 Switch Set to channel 3 or 4 to use your TV with your VCR Details are on pages s
6. press the VCR button then press the MENU button Press the PLAY button or the STOP v button to select PROGRAM then press the F FW D button Press the PLAY button or the STOP w button to select PROGRAM REVIEW then press the F FW D button The timer recording information for the program in the lowest numbered slot will appear on screen If no timer recordings are set nothing will happen when you press the F FW D button Press the F FW D gt button repeatedly to review all pro grammed timer recordings If you don t press the F FW D P button within 10 seconds the VCR will automatically display infor mation about the next programmed timer recording This will continue until all timer recordings have been displayed Then the menu will disappear To cancel the timer recording displayed press the CLEAR button Either the display will disappear or information about other timer recordings will appear If you do not press any other buttons the display will disappear after all timer recordings have been displayed Repeat steps 1 4 to make sure you have cleared the cor rect timer recording Aer e POWER VER TV CBL DBS Y SS SN VCR TV OOOO o CHANNEL OOOO 22 29 SPEED TIMESEARCH MUTE VOLUME A 4 QC Y REC OTR MEMORY glow PAUSEISTILL MENU STATUS EXIT CLEAR EJECT OOQ PHILIPS EXT e CLASH may flash on screen when you finish setting a timer recording This means
7. seconds only the counter will remain on screen You must Pressed press the STATUS EXIT button to remove it If you select STATUS ON then select COUNTER ONLY STOP 12 00 AM OFF CH10 W henever you press the STO P w button or the PLAY a but ton the status display will appear for five seconds If you select STATUS OFF SLP M 1 23 45 The status display will not appear when you press function but tons You must press the STATUS EXIT button to see the sta Channel pus dst Tape Counter Speed and Counter Memory Press the VCR button then press the MENU button Press the PLAY button or the STOP v button to select VCR SET UP then press the F FWD button Press the PLAY button or the STOP button to select ON SCREEN MODE then press the F FWD button Press the PLAY button or the STOP v button to select STATUS then press the F FWD button so that O FF or ON appears beside STATUS SELECT aw CHOOSE gt STATUS ON COUNTER ONLY O FF TO END PUSH EXIT If the channel you select has no If you set STATUS to OFF go to step 6 If you set STA broadcast the screen will become TUS to ON press the PLAY a button or the STOP v solid blue button to select COUNTER ONLY then press the You may not access a status displa F FW D button so that OFF or ON appears beside it y es when viewing a still picture during slow motion playback or when the F FW D or REW ind button is Press the STATUS
8. CBL DBS button before pressing Cable Box DBS feature buttons VRZ242 LAYOUT 4 9 99 9 24 AM Page 21 Remote Control Buttons cont d 21 CBL DBS Button Press to operate the Cable Box or Direct Broadcast System Details are on page 19 TV Button Press to operate the TV Details are on page 18 O VCR Button Press to operate the VCR oo yea th zl VCR TV Button a Use to select VCR or TV position G C Gc VCR Position Use to watch a tape to watch a program while recording it or to D OO O watch a TV program changing channels at the VCR If the VCR OO light appears on the display panel of the VCR it is in VCR position VERR TV Postion Oe Use to watch a TV program changing channels at the TV or to watch one program while recording another Details are on page 28 If the VCR light doesn t appear on the display panel the VCR is in Veur J TV position lt F FWD STOP CHANNEL a v Buttons Press to change channels at the VCR TV Cable Box or Direct Dilo Broadcast System MENU ETATUS EXIT CLEAR EJECT OO VOLUME a v Buttons Press to adjust the TV s volume PHILIPS MEX MUTE Button Press to eliminate the TV s sound Press again to restore the volume STOP v Button Press to stop the tape Press to select an item in the VCR menu Or if you have a Magnavox TV press when in TV mode to move down one row or selection in the TV menu SLOW Button During tape pla
9. IN Jack on the back of the VCR Connect a video cable to the yellow VIDEO OUT Jack on the back of the VCR Then connect the other end of the video cable to the VIDEO IN Jack on your TV Connect an audio cable to the white AUDIO OUT Jack on the back of the VCR Then connect the other end of the audio cable to the AUDIO IN Jack on your TV If your TV has Right and Left AUDIO IN Jacks you must use a Y splitter audio cable as illustrated to deliver audio to the TV s right and left channels Turn on your TV making sure it is in Line Input mode Please refer to your TV owner s manual for details This hookup will not give you stereo sound To get stereo sound use the connections on pages six seven and select the channel to be viewed at the TV with the VCR turned off VRZ242 LAYOUT 4 9 99 9 24 AM Page 11 Turning on Your VCR 11 Before turning on your VCR make sure there are batteries in the remote control and the VCR and TV are connected correctly Follow the steps on this page only when you plug the VCR power cord into the wall outlet for the first time You can not program channels if you are using a Cable Box or a Direct Broadcast System Press the VCR button then the POWER button The VCR light and the PW R power light will appear on the display panel Turn on the TV Set it to the same channel as the CH3 CH4 switch on the back of the VCR The display shown below will appear If the display does not
10. TIME SEARCH MUTE rau A STOP Yy EN MEMORY SLOW PAUSEISTILL MENU STATUS EXIT CLEAR EJECT OS PHILIPS MENO If you press the REC ord OTR but ton when there is not a tape in the VCR NO CASSETTE will flash on screen If you press the REC ord OTR but ton while a tape without a record tab is in the VCR the VCR will eject the tape and PROTECTED CAS SETTE CANNOT RECORD will flash on screen Other recording options are on pages 28 38 You can change the tape speed during a recording but some distor tion will appear on the tape The VCR will record in a preset vol ume VRZ242 LAYOUT 4 9 99 9 24 AM Page 28 3 28 Recording One Channel Watching Another Start a recording See page 27 Press the VCR button Press the VCR TV button to put the VCR in TV position The VCR light will disappear from the VCR s display panel Press the TV button then press the CHANNEL a v or Number buttons to choose the channel you want to watch at the TV If the VCR remote control doesn t operate your TV use the TV remote control to select the channel To return to the channel being recorded press the TV button then use the Number buttons to select channel 03 or 04 at the TV whichever channel the CH3 CH 4 switch on the back of the VCR is set to If the VCR remote control doesn t operate your TV use the TV remote control to select channel 03 or 04 Press the VCR button Press the V
11. VCR 2 Press Number but IN Jacks on the front of VCR 2 tons 0 0 1 or 0 O 2 See Helpful Hints at right press Number buttons 0 0 2 AV FRONT will appear on screen Unauthorized recording of copy righted television programs video Use the SPEED button to select SP LP or SLP at VCR 2 tapes or other materials may infringe on the rights of copyright owners and violate copyright laws Press the PLAY button on VCR 1 and the REC ord OTR These instructions show you how to button on VCR 2 at the same time copy tapes using two VCRs like To stop recording press the STO P EJECT button on VCR 1 then yours Different VCRs may operate press the STO P EJECT button on VCR 2 differently VRZ242 LAYOUT 4 9 99 9 25 AM Page 39 E Repeat Play 39 Follow the steps below to make the VCR play a tape over and over Press the VCR button VER TV C3 POWER CBLDBS OO VCR TV DIOOD Press the MENU button O 5 CHANNEL Ed CINE ZED Save ad SPEED TIMESEARCH MUTE VOLUME SELECT aw CHOOSE D PROGRAM VCR SET UP TUNER SET UP SET CLOCK m TO END PUSH EXIT REAY REW F FWD gt STOP Press the PLAY a button or the STOP button to select VCR SET UP then press the F FW D gt button Dio SELECT aw CHOOSER gt REPEAT PLAY PHILIPS MENO ON SCREEN Move LANGUA J VOR PLUSE REF MAP TO END PUSH EXIT Press the PLAY button or the STOP v button to select REPEAT PLAY REC OT
12. appear check your hookups then follow the steps on page 12 to set up channels and page 17 to select a language SELECT aw ENGLISH ON ESPANOL MAKE SELECTION OR PUSH MENU TO CONTINUE Within 60 seconds press the PLAY a button or the STOP v button to select English or Spanish on screen displays Press the MENU button The display shown below will appear CONNECT ANTENNA OR CABLE TO VCR THEN PUSH CH UP KEY OR FOR PLAY ONLY PUSH STOP Within 60 seconds press the CHANNEL a button to begin automatic channel programming AUTO SET PRO CEEDING PLEASE W AIT will appear on screen The VCR will memorize all available channels W hen all channels are pro grammed CHANNELS ARE SET will appear on screen briefly then TV programming will appear Now when you press the CHANNEL w buttons you ll only scan through channels that you receive Turn onthe TV SPEED TIMESEARCH Mute VOLUME OOOO OOOO REC OTR MEMORY SLOW PAUSEISTILL MENU STATUS EXIT CLEAR EJECT OOOO PHILIPS EXT To skip this feature and play a tape immediately insert a tape with ts record tab removed Or to skip step 3 press the MENU button All on screen displays will be in English To skip step 5 press the STOP button Channels will not be programmed and CHANNELS NOT SET will appear on screen If you try to program channels when there is no antenna or cable connected to the VCR programming will a
13. correct information VRZ242 LAYOUT 4 9 99 9 24 AM Page 31 E Timer Recording cont d 31 Use the Number buttons 1 8 to select a slot in which to store the timer recording There are eight slots O pen slots will flash on screen NOTE If you enter a number for a slot that has already been used to store a timer recording PREVIOUSLY SET PROGRAM will appear on f ponen vor Y canes screen briefly Information about the program in that slot will appear ESE on screen If this happens press the STATUS EXIT button then select DAD S another number CHANNEL OOOO Do Use the Number buttons to enter the channel you want to record If you have a basic antenna or cable hookup as shown on pages six seven enter the channel number of the TV program you want to record Enter a 0 before all single digit channels If you are recording from line input press 0 0 AV REAR will appear on screen ne as Do dagen If you are using a Cable Box DBS enter the Cable Box DBS DO O O output channel 03 or 04 Set the Cable Box D BS to the chan OOO nel you want to record Leave the Cable Box DBS on for the timer recording See page eight for details ONE TIIE PROGRAM PROGR CHANNEL TO CORRECT PUSH CLEAR TO END PUSH EXIT Press two Number buttons for the hour you want the recording to begin Press two Number buttons for the minute you want the recording to begin Press 1 for AM or 2 for PM For example for 9 30 PM press 0
14. 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 information and special offers for which you qualify plus easy access to accessories from our convenient home shopping net work 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 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 Know these e bols CAUTION AUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 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 This bolt of lightning indicates uninsulated material within your unit may cause an electrical shock For the safety of everyone in your house hold please do not remove product covering The exclamation point calls attention to features for which you should read the enclosed lit erature closely to prevent operating and maintenance problems WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EX PO SE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION To prevent electric shock ma
15. 47 oe alate Sabie Miele A AAA AS NAAA ia dese Four heads Video Signal ElA standards NTSC color Antenna VHF UHF 75 ohm external antenna terminal VHF Output Signal Channel 03 or 04 switchable 75 ohms unbalanced Power Requirement 120V AC 60H z Power Consumption 16W Operating Temperature 41 F 5 C to 104 F 40 C Relative Humidity 10 to 80 Weight 5 51 Ibs 2 5 kg Dimensions 14 3 16 W x 3 1 16 H x 10 D 360 mm x 92mm x 230mm Tuner Broadcast Channels VHF 2 13 UHF 14 69 Cable TV Channels 2 13 Midband A 1 Superband J W Hyperband A 5 A 1 Special Channel 5A Ultraband 37 94 100 125 NOTE Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice VRZ242 LAYOUT 4 9 99 9 25 AM Page 48 48 Limited Warranty z eeecocoooococoococoooocosooooooooooooocoooooocoooooooooooooooooooocoooocooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo 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 from the day of purchase all parts will be repai
16. 9 AUDIO OUT IN OUT VIDEO CH3 E CH4 VRZ242 LAYOUT 4 9 99 9 24 AM Page 7 f Hookups Without a Cable Box Direct Broadcast System cont d 7 Connect the RF coaxial cable supplied to the 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 Supplied or screw on type of coaxial cable whichever you prefer em IC gt Ef Antenna or Cable AUDIO OUT IN OUT ANTENNA IN Jack on back of TV RF coaxial cable example only CH3__CH4 VIDEO A Plug in the TV and the VCR 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 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 03 sm se ANT 99 0 IN O AUDIO OUT IN OUT O CH3__ CH4 VIDEO CH3 o CH4 You are ready to turn on the VCR Please go to page 11 before turning on the VCR VRZ242 LAYOUT 4 9 99 9 24 AM Page 8 f 8 Hookups With a Cable Box Direct Broadcast System There are two ways to connect your Cable Box DBS to the VCR W ith this connection You may view any channel You must select channels at the C able Box D BS Channels cannot be changed at the VCR You may not view a channel other than the one you are recording You may not progra
17. 9 30 2 ONE TIME ore PROGRAM SEK PHILIPS MENO TO CORRECT PUSH CLEAR TO END PUSH EXIT Follow the instructions in step 6 to enter the recording s stop time AM or PM will be set automatically ONE TIME PROGRAM PROGRAM 1 CHANNEL 10 TIME ON 09 30 PM TIME OFF AE PE Entries that do not match the VCR s TO END PUSH EXIT clock or calendar will cause a ques Instruct ions continue on 32 tion mark to appear on screen VRZ242 LAYOUT 4 9 99 9 25 AM Page 32 32 Timer Recording cont d Press the Number 1 button to record in SP speed the Number 2 button to record in LP speed or the Number 3 button to record in SLP speed See the chart below You cannot use the SPEED button at this time ONE TIME PROGRAM PROGRAM CHANNEL TIMEON TIME OFF REC SPEED SP 1 LP 2 TO CORRECT PUSH CLEAR TO END PUSH EXIT Press two Number buttons for the month and two Number buttons for the day you want to record the pro gram For example for July 10 1998 press 07 10 The day of the week and the year will appear automatically you cannot pro gram the VCR to record more than one year in advance ONE TIME PROGRAM OGRAM 1 CHANNEL 10 TIME ON 09 30 PM TIME OFF 11 00 PM REC SPEED SLP START DATE 07 10 98 l TO CORRECT PUSH CLEAR TO END PUSH EXIT Press the STATUS EXIT button PRO GRAM W AS CO M PLETED PLEASE TURN OFF VCR FOR TIMER RECORDING will appear on screen briefly If PR
18. CR select 001 AV REAR If you accidentally enter Line Input mode press the CHANNEL a v buttons or use the Number buttons to select another chan nel OTR O ne Touch Recording a timed recording that starts imme diately and records for 30 minutes to eight hours Remote Control the small electronic unit that came with your VCR allows you to operate your VCR from a distance You may be able to operate your TV Cable Box or Direct Broadcast System with the remote control RF coaxial cable The cable supplied with your VCR Use it to connect your VCR to your TV or Cable Box or DBS The sup plied cable is a snap on type However you may use a screw on type if you prefer Special Effects forward and reverse searching a still picture slow motion playback Tape Speeds how fast the tape travels during a recording or playback SP standard play fastest tape speed recording time for a T120 tape is approximately two hours best picture quality LP long play average tape speed recording time for aT 120 tape is approximately four hours SLP super long play slowest tape speed recording time for a T120 tape is approximately six hours 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 O UT VRZ242 LAYOUT 4 9 99 9 25 AM Page 47 c Specifications
19. CR TV button to put the VCR in VCR posi tion The VCR light will appear on the display panel The channel being recorded will appear on screen Press the STOP v button to stop the recording power NOR TV CBLIDBS OS a O VCR TV DI Qe a CHANNEL OOOO VCR PLUS ENTER St eed SPEED TIME SEARCH Mute VOLUME ED REC OTR MEMORY SLOW PAUSEISTILL MENU STATUS EXIT CLEAR EJECT OOO PHILIPS XXE e If your VCR remote control does not operate your TV see page 18 for details If you use a Cable Box or Direct Broadcast System hookup you may not be able to watch one channel while recording another See pages eight nine for details VRZ242 LAYOUT 4 9 99 9 24 AM Page 29 E One Touch Recording 29 The one touch recording OTR feature allows you to set an immediate timed recording 30 minutes to eight hours long Before you begin Set up the channels at the VCR Select a recording speed SP LP SLP with the SPEED button Put 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 a ON Place the VCR in VCR position The VCR light will appear on oe de O the display panel If it does not press the VCR TV button once By OOOO OO Press the VCR button ete Press the CHANNEL v buttons or the Number but OFO tons to select the channel you want to record Press the REC ord OTR button repeatedly un
20. Cable Box or DBS repeat steps 2 5 using a different code the remote control you will have to program the remote control again VRZ242 LAYOUT 4 9 99 9 24 AM Page 20 3 20 Remote Control Buttons Jde sans scene EE AE sie diese de ease dees ee Press to turn on or off the VCR TV Cable Box or Direct Broadcast System You must first press the VCR TV or CBL DBS button Number Buttons Use to select channels at the VCR TV Cable Box or Direct Broadcast System use to set up VCR features such as the clock Channels 1 9 Sos To select press 0 then the channel number you want For Soa020 VCRITV example to select channel 7 press 0 7 D C2 GHIO Channels 100 and above To select press the 100 button then press the last two digits of the channel you want For example to select channel 117 press the 100 ED DO button 1 7 D D eS VCR PLUS ENTER Button Press to set a timer recording with the VCR Plus programming system Details are on pages 34 37 Or press after pressing the N umber buttons to select a channel at SPEED TIMESEARCH MUTE VOLUME A PLAY mn LI wy REW F FWD gt the TV or the Cable Box Details are on pages 18 19 SPEED Button REC OTR esha debi PAUSE STILL Press to select the recording speed SP LP or SLP Details are on COO O pages 32 and 46 OO TIME SEARCH Button Press to fast forward or rewind the tape a specific leng
21. EXIT button pressed during playback VRZ242 LAYOUT 4 9 99 9 24 AM Page 23 VCR Display Panel 23 Cassette Compartment Insert a tape here S PHILIPS DEMO D PAUSE O OT y CHANNEL PWR power Light This light appears when the power is on Cassette Inside Light This light appears when there is a tape in the VCR VCR Light This light appears when the VCR is in VCR position This light does not appear when the VCR is in TV position 200 O SIC Clock Display The current time appears here when the clock is set If the clock is not set will appear here PM will appear on the display but AM will not REC ord Light This light appears during a record ing It flashes when a recording is paused Timer Light This light glows when the VCR is turned off to set a timer recording or during a O ne Touch Recording It flashes if the power is off for a timer recording but there is no tape in the VCR It flashes when all timer recordings are finished VRZ242 LAYOUT 4 9 99 9 24 AM Page 24 24 Front Panel F FW D Fast Forward Button W hen playback is stopped press to fast forward the tape at high speed D uring tape playback press to fast forward the Remote Sensor tape while the picture stays on screen Details are on page Receives a signal from your remote control so you can o
22. If the remote control still doesn t work your TV repeat tons press the VCR PLUS ENTER steps 3 5 using another code for your brand button after you press the Number buttons It may change channels at the TV There is no guarantee that the When you replace the batteries in the remote control you must pro remote will work your TV gram the remote control again VRZ242 LAYOUT 4 9 99 9 24 AM Page 19 3 Setting the Remote to O perate a Cable Box Direct Broadcast System 19 ro ee cs eoo ooocnn n nrr o o ce Your VCR remote control mayo cer your Cable Box or Direct Find Broadcast System DBS If the remote control doesn t operate your your C able Box or DBS now follow the steps below code D ae eer PS E CHANNEL DOO O VCR PLUS 3353 Point the remote control at your Cable Box or DBS and press the CBL DBS button Then press the POW ER button If your Cable Box or DBS turns on or off try the other Cable Box DBS buttons see pages 20 21 If your Cable Box or DBS does n t turn on or off or if the other buttons don t work go to step 2 SPEED TIME SEARCH MUTE pad ED Find the brand of your Cable Box or DBS on the lists below and remember the two digit number beside it CABLE BOX CODES ARCHER 01 05 06 44 MAGNAVOX 26 SAMSUNG ae os CABLETENNA tenes 01 44 MATSUSHITA aa exaalenay REC OTR MEMORY sLOW PAUSE STILL CC ES CENTURY ASS en a aro
23. O END PUSH EXIT Press the PLAY a button or the STOP v button to select LANGUAGE then press the F FWD gt button SELECT aw gt ENGLISH ON ESPANOL MAKE SELECTION OR TO END PUSH EXIT Press the PLAY button or the STOP v button to select English or Spanish on screen displays Press the STATUS EXIT button Language Selection 17 POWER VO f R Tv CBL DBS SA VCRITV OOOO a CHANNEL See SPEED TIMESEARCH MUTE VOLUME EIA EEE Jl REC OTR MEMORY SLOW PAUSEISTILL MENU STATUS EXIT CLEAR EJECT ODO PHILIPS MENO If you accidentally select Spanish on screen displays and need English on screen displays 1 Press the VCR button 2 Press the MENU button 3 Press the PLAY button or the STOP w button to select PREPARE EL VCR then press the F FW D P button 4 Press the PLAY button or the STOP w button to select LEN GUA JE then press the F FW D B button 5 Press the PLAY button or the STOP w button to select ENGLISH 6 Press the STATUS EXIT button VRZ242 LAYOUT 4 9 99 9 24 AM Page 18 3 18 Setting the Remote to O perate a TV Your VCR remote control may operate your TV If the remote Find your control doesn t operate your TV now follow the steps below TV code A NER VCR v Point the remote control at your TV and press the TV DO OAC button Then press the POWER button If your TV turns DE E on or
24. OGRAM NOT COMPLETED appears try again from step 1 Turn off the VCR power The Timer light will appear on the display panel If the timer recording will take place several hours or days from now you may use the VCR until time for the recording Turn off the VCR afew minutes before the recording starts 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 Press the CLEAR button to remove the message POWER VOR TV CBUDBS Y SSN VCR TV AE _ ee P CHANNEL EN O ICR PLUS VENTER SPEED TIMESEARCH MUTE VOLUME ED REC OTR MEMORY SLOW PAUSESTILL MENU STATUS EXIT CLEAR EJECT OOO PHILIPS XXE The VCR must be off for a timer recording Put a tape in the VCR Tape S Tape Speed Maximum Record Playback Time This chart shows the recording playback time Type T160 T120 T60 for three types of video cassettes T160 T120 SP 2 hrs 2 hrs 1 hr and T60 There are three playback speeds SP Standard Play 40 mins i i Super Long Play LP and SLP W hen recording you can change LP 5 hrs 4h 2h the tape speed using the SPEED button Long Play 20 mins rs rs oP 8 hrs 6 hrs 3 hrs VRZ242 LAYOUT 4 9 99 9 25 AM Page 33 Timer Recording cont d 33 Checking or Cancelling Timer Recordings W ith the VCR on and in VCR position the VCR light will appear on the display panel
25. OW PAUSEJSTILL CGS MENU STATUS EXIT CLEAR EJECT OS PHILIPS MEMO e If the tape you want to play is already in the VCR make sure the VCR power is on and the VCR is in VCR position The VCR light will appear on the display panel If it does not press the VCR TV button Press the VCR button then press the PLAY a button Other playback options and fea tures are on pages 39 43 VRZ242 LAYOUT 4 9 99 9 24 AM Page 27 Recording 27 Read and follow the steps below to record a television program 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 Insert a tape with its record tab intact in the VCR Press the VCR button If the VCR light appears on the display panel go to step 5 If the VCR light does not appear press the VCR TV button once Press the SPEED button until the desired tape speed appears briefly on screen Details about tape speed are on page 32 Use the CHANNEL a v buttons or the Number buttons to select the channel to be recorded Press the REC ord OTR button once to start recording The REC light will appear To pause the recording press the PAUSE STILL button once The REC light will flash To resume recording press the REC ord OTR button or press the PAUSE STILL button again The REC light will come on again To stop recording press the STOP button Turn on the TV Insert a tape in the VCR Et 5 SPEED
26. PROG PLUS CODE 13285 TO SET PUSH VCR TO CORRECT PUSH CLEAR TO END PUSH EXIT Press the PLAY button or the STOP v button to select a ONCE DAILY OR WEEKLY recording Then press the F FWD gt button ONCE The VCR will record a TV program on any day you choose up to 12 months away DAILY The VCR will record every day from Monday to Friday starting at the same time and recording for the same length of time WEEKLY The VCR will record on the same day at the same time and for the same length of time every week VCR PLUS PROG SELECT aw CHOOSE gt TO END PUSH EXIT POWER VCR TV CBLIDBS OO O VCRITV DEIS re oF p CHANNEL REC OTR MEMORY SLOW PAUSEISTILL DTS MENU STATUS EXIT CLEAR EJECT CD PHILIPS METE e CODE ERROR may flash on screen after step 3 if you enter an incorrect number for example one that is too short The previous screen will appear Enter the correct PlusCode programming number If the VCR PLUS CROSS REF MAP reappears after step 3 the VCR PLUS channel number for the recording you entered was higher than 99 In this case enter the cor rect CABLE TV channel in the map Then press the MENU button and continue from step 4 If CLASH flashes on screen at step 3 the timer recording you just pro grammed and another timer record ing overlap The current timer record ing will not occur VRZ242 LAYOUT 4 9 99 9 25 AM Page 37 3
27. R MEMORY SLOW PAUSE STILL Press the F FW D gt button so that ON appears beside REPEAT PLAY Press the STATUS EXIT button Now when a tape has fin ished playing the VCR will rewind it and start playback again To cancel Repeat Play follow steps 1 4 above At step 5 press the F FW D B gt button so that OFF appears beside REPEAT PLAY Press the STATUS EXIT button The real time counter memory does not function during Repeat Play VRZ242 LAYOUT 4 9 99 9 25 AM Page 40 40 Time Search Follow the steps below to program the VCR to search forward or backward on a tape a specific length of time There must be a tape in the VCR Press the VCR button Press the TIME SEARCH button TIME SEARCH 0 00 ENTER SEARCH TIME Within 10 seconds use the Number buttons to enter the desired length of time you want to skip forward or back ward For example for 1 hour 25 minutes press N umber but tons 1 2 5 Or for five minutes press Number buttons 0 0 5 Within 10 seconds press the F FWD button or the REW ind button The VCR will skip over the specified length of time then begin playback POWER VOR TV CBL DBS OO VCR TV DO gt B CHANNEL D aS CR PLUS VENTER ame SPEED TIME SEARCH MUTE VOLUME A REW F FWD gt STOP y REGIOTA MEMORY SLOW PAUSEISTILL MENU STATUS EXIT CLEAR EJECT OOO PHILIPS TE e If you want to searc
28. Timer Recording With the VCR Plus Programming System cont d 37 Press the Number 1 button to record in SP speed the Number 2 button to record in LP speed or the Number 3 button to record in SLP speed Y our selection will appear beside REC SPEED on screen SP 1 LP 2 SLP 3 will continue to flash For details about tape speed see pages 32 and 46 You can K rower von TY cames not use the SPEED button at this time mC OC ONE TIME PROGRAM CD E ES O PROGRAM 1 CHANNEL 09 TIMEON 10 30 PM E C6 CG TIMEOFF 11 30 PM CHANNEL REC SPEED SLP SP 1 LP 2 SLP 3 START DATE 10 10 98 SAT TO END PUSH EXIT Press the STATUS EXIT button PROGRAM W ASCOM PLETED PLEASE TURN OFF VCR FOR TIMER RECORDING should appear on screen briefly tir Uae Saws ada CeCe MENU STATUS EXIT CLEAR EJECT ODO Press the POW ER button to turn off the VCR power The Timer light will appear The Timer light will flash if there is not a PHILIPS TENTA tape in the VCR If the timer recording will take place several hours or days from now you may use the VCR until time for the recording Just turn off the VCR a few minutes before the recording starts If you for get to turn off the VCR PLEASE TURN OFF VCR FOR TIMER RECORDING flashes on your TV screen two minutes before a timer recording starts Remove the message by pressing the CLEAR button If the time for a timer recording comes up during a One Touch Recording the OTR has
29. ake your channel selections at the DBS With many DBS hookups if you use accessory audio and video cables to connect your VCR to your TV you will have to put your VCR in Line Input mode channel 001 or 002 Line Input mode e If you accidentally enter Line Input mode AV FRONT or AV REAR will appear on your TV screen briefly press the CHAN NEL w buttons or use the Number buttons to select another channel VRZ242 LAYOUT 4 9 99 9 25 AM Page 46 3 46 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 send audio to another source OUT Automatic Channel Setup process in which the VCR memo rizes all available channels Then when you press the CHANNEL a v buttons you only scan through channels you receive Bands settings that allow you to tune channels Antenna VHF very high frequency channels 2 13 and UHF ultra high frequency channels 14 69 e Cable all standard channels can be received without a Cable Box Cable Box Output Channel 03 or 04 Dubbing copying a tape using a second VCR Frame a still picture HQ high quality a feature in the VCR circuitry which provides enhanced picture detail Line Input The channel to which you set your VCR during dub bing If you use the AUDIO and VIDEO IN jacks on the front of the VCR select channel 002 AV FRONT If you use the AUDIO and VIDEO IN jacks on the back of the V
30. al Time Counter MEMO li AI IA RA de 41 Special Effects Playback ce circos ciar A A NS 42 Automatic O peration Features dias e 43 Information You May Need Helpt INES zerrie sae wiles a line Bia the a ts 44 45 GOSSES Boi ans Ne ss 46 AAA A Sach bia Voie Mie ah ao Ee Wah Mati ate ede 47 Limited A tia orior aa en twas waded mn Ne Poi te ater AN 48 E Bee Raa as 49 Supplied ACCESSOIRE e de a daa db ws a ere GE 52 VRZ242 LAYOUT 4 9 99 9 24 AM 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 in the Remote Control Remove the battery compartment lid on the bottom of the remote control by sliding it in the direction of the arrow p Place two AA batteries inside the battery compartment with their and ends aligned as indicated Replace the battery compartment lid Using the Remote Control Point the remote control at the VCR then press the VCR but ton when using the remote control to operate the VCR Point the remote control at the TV then press the TV button when using the remote control to operate the TV Point the remote control at the Cable Box or Direct Broadcast System DBS then press the C BL DBS button when using the remote control to operate the Cable Box or DBS Erasure Prevention a Video cassette tapes have re
31. at have not been tested and labeled for use in two four six and eight hour VHS recorders e 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 Philips Service Company P O Box 555 Jefferson City Tennessee 37760 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 Ric
32. cable safety precautions searching sensor remote slow O T speed button standard play status display status exit button ES stereo TV hookups sessen 10 SEI pic aaa aia stop w button stop eject button super high speed searching 42 super long play 32 46 table of contents 4 tape duplication 38 Ad 21 24 43 PRO innin ni 32 46 time search button setting timer ligi Essaien an aana 23 recording cancelling checking SLING aise kun ES with vcr plus programming system tracking arme tv DON ontrols hookups Positivos cant vcr b tt Nisin weaned 5 21 A ean 23 plus programming system 34 37 plus enter button 18 20 36 POSI iii 21 24 vcr tv button 21 24 video in out jacks 10 24 25 38 46 volume ALY buttons 21 Warranty tiro 48 VRZ242 LAYOUT 4 9 99 9 25 AM Page 50 E VRZ242 LAYOUT 4 9 99 9 25 AM Page 51 p VRZ242 LAYOUT 4 9 99 9 25 AM Page 52 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Check to be sure the items on this page are packed with your VCR These accessories are provided to help you use or set up your VCR EE Remote Control 4835 218 37213 Two AA Batteries 4835 138 17012 RF Coaxial Cable 75 ohm 4835 323 27011 If any of these items are not included or if you need to replace an item contact Philips Service Company at the address below Philips Service Company P 0 Box 967 Greenevi
33. cord tabs to ensure that recordings GN are not accidentally erased To prevent erasure break off the tab with a screwdriver To record again cover the hole with cellophane tape VCR maintenance Use only tapes with the mark Remove any light adhesive stick on notes from the video cas sette tape before putting the tape in the VCR Removable labels can jam the VCR Periodic maintenance is required to maintain your VCR s excel lent performance This VCR has an Automatic Head Cleaner However the video heads will require replacement eventually Do not mix alkaline and man ganese batteries O nly an authorized service center should perform this service Do not mix old and new batteries VRZ242 LAYOUT 4 9 99 9 24 AM Page 6 f 6 Hookups Without a Cable Box Direct Broadcast System 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 see pages eight nine If you have a Stereo TV please see page 10 After you hook up the VCR go to page 11 to turn on the VCR Disconnect the antenna or cable from your TV Antenna Indoor Outdoor 300 ohm ANTENNA IN Jack on back of TV Cable 75 ohm Connect the antenna or cable to the ANT enna IN Jack of your VCR Back of VCR Antenna Indoor Outdoor 300 ohm m a 98 0
34. g MENU STATUS EXIT CLEAR CITIZEN CD 2 44 52 CURTIS tata et en da 0 PAE ao PHILIPS MENE EASTERNREGENCY GC BRAND GEMINI JASCO ae 04 RCA 6 UNIK 01 GENERAL PEO TEET REALISTIC eee 44 UNIVERSAL 42 44 52 PT E givens RECOTON 44 VIDEOWAY 07 23 50 GENERAL INSTRUMENT REGAL 14 15 28 41 VIEWSTAR 26 40 62 cabled 01 02 03 04 34 83 REMBRANDT ZENITH 07 23 50 HAMLIN 14 15 28 41 ce 01 42 44 There is no guaran JERROLD 01 02 03 04 34 83 tee that the remote DIRECT BROADCAST SYSTEM CODES control will work MAGNAVOX 94 95 RCA 97 SONY 98 your Cable Box or DBS Press the MUTE button The remote control may only operate Within 30 seconds press the CBL DBS button some features of your Cable Box or DBS For example the remote control may turn on the Cable Box or DBS power but it may not change chan Within 30 seconds press the Number buttons to enter the nels at the Cable Box or DBS two digit code for your Cable Box or DBS For example if you If you can not change the channels have a Zenith Cable Box press Number buttons 2 3 at the Cable Box by using the Number buttons press the VCR PLUS ENTER button after you press the Number buttons It may Repeat step 1 If the remote control works your Cable Box or change channels at the Cable Box DBS you re finished If the remote control still doesn t work your W hen you replace the batteries in
35. h for more than 59 minutes you must enter the length of time in hours and minutes For example to search forward 70 minutes press 1 1 0 at step 3 You can not do a Time Search while recording To remove the Time Search display press the TIME SEARCH button again To cancel a Time Search that is in progress press the STOP w button VRZ242 LAYOUT 4 9 99 9 25 AM Page 41 Real Time Counter Memory 41 Follow the steps below to reset the real time counter to zero at a tape location you want to refer to later Play fast forward or rewind a tape to the location that you would like to refer to later Press the STOP w button to stop the tape Press the STATUS EXIT button to see the status display While the status display is on screen press the CLEAR button to reset the real time counter to zero While the real time counter is on screen press the MEM ORY button so that M appears beside the counter SLP M 0 00 00 To go to a tape location where the real time counter was reset to zero press the REW ind lt button or the F FW D gt button when playback is stopped W hen the tape reaches the point at which the counter was set to zero the tape will stop Press the PLAY a button to watch the tape POWER VCR TV CBL DBS ODO VCRITV OOOO CHANNEL OO OO PLUS MENE a a SPEED TIME SEARCH MUTE VOLUME MENU STATUS EXIT CLEAR EJECT OOO The MEMORY button does not
36. iewing Memorized Channels Press the VCR button Press the MENU button SELECT aw CHOOSE gt PROGRAM VCR SET UP TUNER SET UP SET CLOCK TO END PUSH EXIT Press the PLAY button or the STOP v button to select TUNER SET UP then press the F FWD gt button SELECT aw CHOOSE gt TV CABLE TV ON AUTO PROGRAMMING ADD DELETE CH CH MEMORY REVIEW TO END PUSH EXIT Press the PLAY a button or the STOP v button to select CH MEMORY REVIEW then press the F FW D gt button A list of programmed channels will appear on screen If all the programmed channels don t fit on the screen press the F FW D button to see the remaining channels Then press the REW ind button to return to the first screen of channels If you do not press any buttons within 10 seconds you will either go to the next screen of channels or you will return to the previous menu Press the STATUS EXIT button once or twice to exit POWER AVCR IV CBUDBS CBO VCRITV DO O CHANNEL CZ CE 09 R PLUS ONTER ne aad SPEED TIMESEARCH MUTE VOLUME ED RECIOTR MEMORY SLOW PAUSESTILL MENU STATUS EXIT CLEAR EJECT OOO PHILIPS XXE VRZ242 LAYOUT 4 9 99 9 24 AM Page 15 3 Setting the Clock 15 Follow the steps below to set your VCR s clock Make sure The VCR is on and the VCR light appears on the display panel If it does not press the VCR TV button once You make each entry within 60 seconds of the prev
37. ill automatically move forward one hour in April and turn back one hour in O ctober Daylight Saving Time is set to ON when you receive your VCR Turn Daylight Saving Time ON or OFF by following the steps below Before you begin Make sure the clock is set al CS VCRITV GIAO ED Press the VCR button CE Cae cre PLUS VOTES Press the MENU button Co SPEED TIMESEARCH MUTE VOLUME SELECT aw CHOOSER a gt PROGRAM Near TONER Ser UP 4 4 SET CLOCK stor 7 TO END PUSH EXIT REC OTR MEMORY SLOW _ PAUSEISTILL MENU STATUS EXIT CLEAR EJECT a Press the PLAY a button or the STOP v button to select SET CLOCK then press the F FW D gt button PHILIPS ESS SET CLOCK SET CLOCK DAYLIGHT SVG TIME ON SELECT aw CHOOSE gt TO END PUSH EXIT Press the PLAY button or the STOP v button to select DAYLIGHT SVG TIME Then press the F FW D button so that OFF or ON appears beside DAYLIGHT SVG TIME Press the STATUS EXIT button VRZ242 LAYOUT 4 9 99 9 24 AM Page 17 Follow the steps below to change the language of the on screen displays Press the VCR button Press the MENU button SELECT aw CHOOSE gt PROGRAM VCR SET UP TUNER SET UP SET CLOCK TO END PUSH EXIT Press the PLAY button or the STOP v button to select VCR SET UP then press the F FW D button SELECT aw CHOOSE gt REPEAT PLAY OFF ON SCREEN MODE LANGUAGE VCR PLUS REF MAP T
38. ious entry Press the VCR button Press the MENU button Press the PLAY a button or the STOP w button to select cr D ue SET CLOCK then press the F FW D gt button EII Ce QS Press the PLAY a button or the STOP v button to select sto SET C LOC K then press the F FW D gt button REC OTR Perera PAUSE STILL OCI ae MENU STATUS EXIT CLEAR EJECT ODO Press two Number buttons for the hour s and two Number buttons for the minute s Then press 1 for AM PHILIPS TEA or 2 for PM For example for 2 15 PM press 02 15 2 Press two Number buttons for the month two Number buttons for the day and two Number buttons for the Enter a 0 before a single digit num year For example for July 1 1998 press 07 01 98 The day of ber the week will appear automatically Entries that do not match the VCR s calendar will cause a question mark to appear on screen To make corrections press the CLEAR button until the space for the number you want to correct is flash ing Then enter the correct number The current time will appear on the VCR display panel when the clock is set The current time will also appear on screen if you press the STATUS EXIT button See page 22 for details Power failures that last for more than one minute can cause you to lose your clock setting Press the STATUS EXIT button VRZ242 LAYOUT 4 9 99 9 24 AM Page 16 3 16 Daylight Saving Time You may program the VCR so its clock w
39. ix nine VIDEO IN Jack Connect a cable coming from the VIDEO OUT Jack of a cam AC Power Cord corder another VCR or an Connect to a stan dard AC outlet to supply power to the VCR audio visual source laser disc player video disc player etc here Details are on page 38 OUT Jack Use the supplied RF coaxi al cable to connect this jack to the ANTENNA IN Jack on your TV Cable Box or Direct Broadcast System Details are on pages six nine VRZ242 LAYOUT 4 9 99 9 24 AM Page 26 3 26 Playing Read and follow the steps below to play a tape 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 Insert a tape in the VCR The PW R VCR and Cassette Inside lights will appear on the display panel If the tape s record tab has been removed playback will start automatically If playback does not start automatically press the PLAY a button Press the STOP v button on the remote control or the STOP EJECT button on the VCR once to stop playback Press the REW ind lt button to rewind the tape When the tape stops press the EJECT button on the remote control or the STOP EJECT button on the VCR to remove the tape Turn on the TV Insert a tape in the VCR POWER VCR TV CBLIDBS way CRL NS VCRITV OOOO a CHANNEL DO O R PLUS MENE OO w y SPEED TIME SEARCH MUTE va A LED Y PECIOTR MEMORY SL
40. l modes will automati cally switch to Stop mode after five During tape playback press the SLOW button The tape minutes to protect the VCR and the will play in slow motion tape from damage SP LP SLP means this feature will work with tapes recorded in Standard Play Long Play or Super Long Play To return to normal playback press the PLAY button LP SLP means this feature will work or press the SLOW button again with tapes recorded in Long Play or Super Long Play For details about tape speed see pages 32 and 46 VRZ242 LAYOUT 4 9 99 9 25 AM Page 43 3 Automatic O peration Features 43 The following playback features will always operate 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 If a timer recording is set the power will not come on automati cally when you insert a tape with the record tab intact If a timer recording is set and the VCR power is off the VCR will eject the tape if the record tab is missing Automatic Rewind Eject Off W hen a tape is played fast forwarded or recorded to its end the VCR will rewind the tape stop eject the tape then turn itself off If the real time counter memory is set the VCR will only rewind to the point at which the counter is set to zero then stop The VCR will not eject the tape automatically or shut itself off Tape Eject A tape can be ejected with the VCR p
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42. m channels at the VCR 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 5 on page 31 Leave the Cable Box DBS on for a timer recording VCR Cable Box DBS OMAN 5 SY ANT e RF coaxial gt cable RF coaxial TV s cable ANTENNA IN Jack Connections Connect a Cable signal to the IN Jack on the Cable Box DBS Use an RF coaxial cable supplied to connect the OUT Jack on the Cable Box DBS to the AN T enna IN Jack on the VCR Use asecond RF coaxial cable to connect the OUT Jack on the VCR to the TV s ANTENNA IN Jack Recording Viewing Any Channel W ith the VCR on and in VCR position the VCR light will appear on the display panel use the CHANNEL a v buttons to set the VCR to the Cable Box DBS output channel channel 03 or 04 Set the TV to the same channel to which you set the VCR Select the channel you want to view record at the Cable Box DBS VRZ242 LAYOUT 4 9 99 9 24 AM Page 9 Hookups With a Cable Box Direct Broadcast System cont d 9 W ith this connection You may watch one channel while recording another You may not record scrambled channels
43. nd 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 O ur representatives will be happy to assist you No power Make sure the power plug is completely connected to an AC alternating current outlet e Make sure the power is turned on Power Failure e Timer recordings and the clock setting may be lost if the power fails for more than one minute See page 15 to reset your clock See pages 30 37 to reprogram your timer recordings A TV program cannot be recorded Check the connections between the VCR TV antenna cable and Cable Box Direct Broadcast System if applicable pages six 10 Make sure the tape has a record tab page five Check the TV VCR position page 24 e Check the CH3 CH4 switch pages six nine The VCR will not perform a timer recording Make sure the recording start and stop times are set correctly pages 30 37 Make sure a tape is in the VCR and the tape has a record tab page five If after programming a timer recording you turn off the VCR power without putting a tape in the VCR the Timer light will blink If the record tab on a tape is missing the VCR will eject the tape The Timer light will blink Make sure the VCR power is off Make sure the clock is set page 15 The VCR may not perform or continue a timer recording if a power interruption of more than one minute occurs If you ha
44. nly through channels you receive POWER VCR TV CBL DBS OBoO VCRITV OOO oe CHANNEL OOOO CR PLUS VENTER ms el SPEED TIMESEARCH MUTE VOLUME D REC OTR MEMORY SLOW PAUSE STILL MENU STATUS EXIT CLEAR EJECT DOVE PHILIPS TE You can not enter the TUNER SET UP menu when you are in Line Input mode channel 001 or 002 When you select channel 001 or 002 AV REAR or AV FRONT will appear on screen briefly You can not program channels if you are using a Cable Box or DBS VRZ242 LAYOUT 4 9 99 9 24 AM Page 13 E Automatic Channel Setup cont d 13 Adding Deleting Channels Press the VCR button POWER VER TV CBL DBS Press the MENU button C3 OO C0 oO Co OOOO Press the PLAY button or the STOP v button to select DOO TUNER SET UP then press the F FWD button vane si DIO a een Press the PLAY button or the STOP button to select PLAY ADD DELETE CH then press the F FW D button FWD SELECT aw ADD DELETE gt ss 3 ADDED OGO TO END PUSH EXIT PHILIPS TENTA Press the PLAY button or the STOP v button until the channel number you want to add or delete appears beside the arrow SELECT aw ADD DELETE gt DELETED TO END PUSH EXIT Press the F FW D button to select ADDED or DELET ED Press the STATUS EXIT button t VRZ242 LAYOUT 4 9 99 9 24 AM Page 14 r 14 Automatic Channel Setup cont d Rev
45. nt to rain or moisture Federal Communications Commission Warning Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment void the user s authority to operate it This VCR is equipped with a High Quality HQ system and is compatible with existing Video Home System VHS equipment 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 labeled 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 National Electrical Code which provides guidelines for proper grounding in particular specifying that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as possible Copyright 1998 Philips Consumer Electronics Company All rights reserved VCR Plus TM and PlusC ode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation The VCR Plus Programming system is manufactured under license from Gemstar D evelopment Corporation VRZ242 LAYOUT 4 9 99 9 24 AM Page 4 4 Table of Contents Setting Up Your VCR Introduction s
46. ntenna cable and C able Box Direct Broadcast System if applicable See pages six 10 for details Tape cannot be inserted e Insert the tape window side up with the record tab facing you Make sure a tape isn t already in the VCR by pressing the STO P EJECT button on the VCR Gently push on the center of the tape when putting it in the VCR N ever force the tape into the VCR Ifa timer recording is programmed and the VCR power is off you can not insert a tape without a record tab Tape cannot be removed Make sure the power plug is completely connected to a power outlet You have set a timer recording Turn the VCR power on then eject the tape Be sure to insert a tape and turn off the power for your timer recording 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 Make sure the tape has a record tab page five Channels above 13 cannot be received Select CABLE TV at the TUNER SET UP menu page 12 then let the VCR set up the channels Poor reception e You may need to tune your TV again The motor cylinder rotates even when the VCR is in Stop mode e To enable the quick play mechanism the cylinder will rotate for about five minutes This is normal Direct Broadcast System Hookups Watching one TV channel while recording another may not be possible if you have a DBS hookup You may have to set your TV to channel 03 or 04 then m
47. o and U S Virgin Islands 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 REM EM BER 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 423 475 8869 EL4946E007 MAC 6108 1 97 VRZ242 LAYOUT 4 9 99 9 25 AM Page 49 Index 49 AC POWEF COFA 25 ACCESSOTIES u eeesseesstecsstecsteessseessneeseaes 52 ant enna in jacKk 6 10 25 audio in out jacks10 24 25 38 46 a
48. off try the other TV buttons see pages 20 21 If your TV an doesn t turn on or off or if the other buttons don t work go to OOOD step 2 cue p CRY OO OO 2 Find the brand of your TV on the list below and remem ber the two digit number beside it Cru 7 TV CODES aes EMERSON 14 PHILCO 14 7 FISHER 11 PHILIPS ae 01 Sata ey GE Se 10 PHILIPS MAGNAVOX 01 02 03 MENU STATUS EXIT CLEAR EJECT GOLDSTAR sos evens vac 04 QUASAR 07 OOO HITACHI 12 ROA sie aoe RE Le 10 JVC rt Re ere 05 SAMSUNG 17 PHILIPS MENGA MAGNAVOX 01 02 03 SANYO 11 MARANTZ 13 SEARS 08 11 MITSUBISHI 13 SHARP 16 MONTGOMERY WARD 14 SONY 09 PANASONIC 07 TOSHIBA 08 PANASONIC GAOO 07 ZENITH 06 15 Press the MUTE button Within 30 seconds press the TV button Within 30 seconds press the Number buttons to enter The remote control may only operate the two digit code for your TV brand For example if you some features of your TV For exam have a Zenith TV press N umber buttons 0 6 ple the remote control may turn on the TV power but it may not change channels at the TV If you can not change the channels Repeat step 1 If the remote control works your TV you re fin at the TV using the Number but ished
49. ortida sanaire Eea EA ads 3 Table OP Ones cotorra cla dau dees adas telas 4 Before Using Your VER a O a 5 Hookups W ithout a Cable Box Direct Broadcast System 6 7 Hookups W ith a Cable Box Direct Broadcast System 8 9 H okups ES TV tec M at A a Va ak mae tea ea Rata 10 T rni g DA Your VER a e ar a Le eee En 11 Automatic Channel Setup 5 224 Le De don eae ee Reais eta 12 14 ON 15 Daylight Saving A O A 16 Language Selection A ee Eten Re ee a a dai 17 Setting the Remote to Operate a TV 18 Setting the Remote to O perate a Cable Box Direct Broadcast System 19 Description of Controls Remote Control Buttons ost ea d 20 21 On Screen Status Displays oe tar Eat o aid e ue ead 22 VCR Display Panel im take a a ei eee 23 Front Mes a e a oia ae aes ERA 24 A A ee MR Ne Ta 25 Basic Operations Playing ai saa ead nk td ee ER AE a ne ent dpt ea En 26 Recording eue AMEN AA O ate vod 27 Recording Recording O ne Channel W atching Another 28 ONE TOUCH Recording mamei ba dla e dan 29 Tirer RECO FONO rca ld a cd 30 33 Setting Up the VCR Plus Programming System 34 35 Timer Recording W ith the VCR Plus Programming System 36 37 Rerecording Tape Duplication acces is eli ne aud aed eee rad aude 38 Playi Repeat Pl ta aldea 39 a AA celtic ett Su diet ich ec ean ayer eas 40 Re
50. ower on or off but the VCR must be plugged in If a timer recording is set a tape can only be ejected with the power on Make sure you insert a tape and turn off the VCR power for the timer recording Automatic Tracking Adjustment The VCR adjusts tracking automatically to give you the best possi ble picture quality W ith some recordings however you may get a better picture using the manual tracking controls see below Manual Tracking To manually adjust the tracking during playback and slow motion playback press the CHANNEL a v buttons on the VCR The CHANNEL a v buttons on the remote control will not adjust tracking Tracking will return to Automatic Tracking Adjustment when you press the STO P w button or insert a tape You cannot manually adjust the tracking of a Still picture However you may press the CHANNEL w buttons on the VCR to remove vertical jitter in a Still picture Before After Tracking Tracking Adjustment Adjustment VRZ242 LAYOUT 4 9 99 9 25 AM Page 44 3 44 Helpful Hints If you are having problems with your product check this 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 a
51. per STOP EJECT Button ate your VCR from a distance Press once to stop the tape W hen play back is stopped press to eject the tape POWER Button Press to turn the VCR power on and off PLAY Button Press to play a tape Press to AUDIO IN Jack release Slow Search or Still Connect a cable mode and return to play coming from the back Details are on page 42 audio out jack of a camcorder anoth er VCR or an audio source here Details are on page REW ind Button W hen playback is stopped press to rewind the tape at high speed During playback press to rewind 38 the tape while the picture stays on screen Details are on page 42 VIDEO IN Jack CHANNEL v a Buttons Connect a cable coming from Press to change channels at the the video out jack of a cam VCR Or press to adjust the corder another VCR or an tracking of a tape during normal audio visual source laser disc playback or slow motion play player video disc player etc back Also press to remove ver here Details are on page 38 tical jitter in a Still picture VCR TV Button REC ord OTR Button Press to select VCR or TV position Press once to start a record VCR Position Use to watch a tape to watch a program while recording it or to watch a TV pro gram changing channels at the VCR ing Press repeatedly to start a One Touch Recording Details are on page 29
52. ppear to take place but even tually a NO TV SIGNALS message will appear Connect an antenna or cable to the VCR s ANT enna IN Jack and try again You may need to follow the steps on page 12 VRZ242 LAYOUT 4 9 99 9 24 AM Page 12 3 12 Automatic Channel Setup Although your VCR may automatically memorize the channels you receive when you turn it on for the first time this function lets you set up the channels again Press the VCR button Press the MENU button SELECT aw CHOOSE gt PROGRAM VCR SET UP TUNER SET UP SET CLOCK TO END PUSH EXIT Press the PLAY a button or the STOP v button to select TUNER SET UP then press the F FW D button SELECT aw CHOOSE gt TV CABLE TV ON AUTO PROGRAMMING ADD DELETE CH CH MEMORY REVIEW TO END PUSH EXIT Press the PLAY a button or the STOP v button to select TV if you have an antenna or CABLE TV if you have a cable connection Then press the F FWD gt button ON will appear beside your choice Press the PLAY button or the STOP w button to select AUTO PROGRAMMING then press the F FW D but ton The VCR will place all the channels you receive into its memory Wait for a few minutes while the VCR sets up the chan nels W hen this is complete CHANNELS ARE SET will appear on screen Then the programming of the lowest channel number placed in the VCR s memory will appear on screen Now when you press the CHANNEL buttons you will scan o
53. priority To stop a started timer recording press the STOP EJECT button on the VCR If the power fails for more than one minute programmed timer record T he VC R must be off for a ings may be lost Reset the clock before resetting the timer record timer recording to take ings If you are using a Cable Box timer place Make sure there IS a recordings are programmed differ tape in the VCR e chi VRZ242 LAYOUT 4 9 99 9 25 AM Page 38 E 38 Rerecording Tape Duplication 1 Audio cable from AUDIO OUT Jack of VCR 1to AUDIO IN Jack of VCR 2 fa VCR 1 VCR 2 Recording VCR Playing VCR 2 gt y a 3 RF coaxial cable from VCR s 2 Video cable from VIDEO OUT Jack OUT Jack to TV s of VCR 1 to VIDEO IN Jack of VCR 2 de IN Audio and Video cables are not supplied Make the connections shown above VCR 1 will play your tape Put a prerecorded tape in VCR 1 VCR 2 will record your tape Insert a blank tape in VCR 2 The VCR must be in VCR position The VCR light will appear on the display panel If it does not press the VCR TV button once e If you use the AUDIO and VIDEO Turn on the TV and set it to channel 03 or 04 whichever IN Jacks on the back of VCR 2 channel the CH3 CH 4 switch on VCR 2 is set to press Number buttons 0 0 1 AV REAR will appear on screen If you use the AUDIO and VIDEO Point the remote control at
54. red 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 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 caused by the use of non VHS tapes or tapes th
55. s on page 34 POWER VOR TV CBL DBS OWOC Ca 2 D00 8 Joe A PLAY REW F FWD gt STOP v REC OTR MEMORY SLOW PAUSE STILL MENU STATUS EXIT CLEAR EJECT ODO PHILIPS DTA e _ e To erase a Cable TV channel num ber repeat steps 3 5 on this page Then press the PLAY button or the STOP w button to select it Press the CLEAR button then press the STATUS EX IT button e To select line input for the Cable TV channel press 0 0 AUX will appear on screen e W hen you receive the VCR all the VCR Plus channel numbers and Cable TV channel numbers are the same VRZ242 LAYOUT 4 9 99 9 25 AM Page 36 z 36 Timer Recording With the VCR Plus Programming System Follow these steps to set a timer recording with the PlusC ode programming numbers in your TV guide Before you begin Set up the channels at the VCR page 12 Set up the VCR Plus and Cable TV channel numbers pages 34 35 Set the clock page 15 Put a tape in the VCR Turn on the VCR power The VCR light should appear on the display panel If it does not press the VCR TV button once Do each step within 60 seconds of the previous step Press the VCR button Press the VCR PLUS ENTER button VCR PLUS PROG PLUSCODE TO END PUSH EXIT Press the Number buttons to enter the PlusC ode pro gramming number of the program you wish to record Then press the VCR PLUS ENTER button VCR PLUS
56. tch 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 No which is located on the rear of the cabinet Retain this information for future refer ence Model No Serial No gt TIR gt MAGNAVOX MUI CRC SI CE AAA UE UE ART VRZ242 LAYOUT 4 9 99 9 24 AM 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 N eed The instructions explain all of the VCR s features which are listed below You cannot hurt your VCR by trying the features So read on and relax Features High Quality HQ System e Automatic Channel Setup On Screen Displays in English or Spanish Display Panel e Automatic Tracking Adjustment One Touch Recording e Timer Recording e Special Effects Playback Forward and Reverse Searching Still Slow Motion Remote Control with capability to operate TV Cable Box and Direct Broadcast System Repeat Play e Automatic O peration Features e Real Time Counter Daylight Saving Time e The VCR Plus Programming System e Time Search e Automatic Head C leaner Safety Precautions W arning To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose this equipme
57. th of time PHILIPS DES Details are on page 40 REW ind lt Button W hen tape playback is stopped press to rewind the tape at high speed During playback press to rewind the tape while the picture stays on screen Details are on page 42 Or if you have a Magnavox TV use the REW ind button to adjust the picture controls in the TV menu MEMORY Button Press to memorize a tape position at which the real time counter was set to 0 00 00 Details are on page 41 REC ord OTR Button Press once to start a recording Details are on page 27 Or press repeatedly to start a One Touch Recording Details are on page 29 MENU Button Press to access the VCR menu Or if you have a Magnavox TV press the TV button then press the MENU button to display the TV menu STATUS EXIT Button Press to access or remove the on screen status display Details are on page 22 Press to exit on screen menus Or if you have a Magnavox TV press the TV button then press the STATUS EXIT button to see a TV status display or to remove the TV menu PLAY a Button e Press the VCR button before press Press to play a tape press to release Slow Search or Still mode and ing VCR feature buttons press the return to normal playback Details are on page 42 Press to select an item in the on screen menu Or if you have a Magnavox TV press when in TV mode to move up one row or selection in the TV menu TV button before pressing TV fea ture buttons press the
58. that the timer recording you just programmed and another timer recording overlap The current timer recording will not take place You may choose to cancel the over lapping timer recording If the preset time for a timer recording comes up during a One Touch Recording the OTR has pri ority To stop a started timer recording press the STOP EJECT button on the VCR If the power fails for more than one minute programmed timer record ings will be lost Reset the clock before resetting the timer record ings See page 44 for more hints VRZ242 LAYOUT 4 9 99 9 25 AM Page 34 3 34 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 station vcr PLUS CH CABLE TV CH auon VCR PLUS CH CABLE TV CH Call Letters Call Letters
59. til the desired recording length 30 minutes to eight hours PHILIPS TX appears on screen Recording will begin immediately The REC light and the Timer light will appear on the display panel OTR 0 30 CH12 To stop an OTR before recording is finished press the STOP w button or the POWER button To cancel the OTR but continue recording press the REC ord O TR button repeatedly until REC appears in the upper To check the time remaining for an left corner of the TV screen STATUS must be set to ON See OTR after the OTR has been set page 22 for details The REC light will remain on the display panel press the STATUS EXIT button of the VCR but the Timer light will disappear 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 you begin an OTR when another recording is paused the OTR will begin You can not pause an OTR If the preset time for a timer recording comes up during an OTR the OTR has priority The timer recording will not take place VRZ242 LAYOUT 4 9 99 9 24 AM Page 30 E 30 Timer Recording 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 Set up the channels at the VCR Set the clock Put a tape in the VCR Make sure the tape s record tab is intact and the tape is long eno
60. ugh to record the program s Put the VCR in VCR position The VCR light will appear on the POWER VCR TV CBLIDBS display panel If it does not press the VCR TV button once a eet i Doo Do each step within 60 seconds of the previous step DO 2 D oI Press the VCR button then press the MENU button SE os SELECT aw CHOOSE gt a P gt PROGRAM VCR SET UP REC OTR MEMORY SLOW PAUSEISTILL TUNER SET UP SET CLOCK MENU STATUS EXIT CLEAR EJECT TO END PUSH EXIT OO O E PHILIPS XXE Press the PLAY a button or the STOP v button to select PROGRAM then press the F FW D button SELECT aw CHOOSE gt gt 0NCE DAILY W EEKLY PRO GRAM REVIEW TO END PUSH EXIT Press the PLAY a button or the STOP v button to select a ONCE DAILY OR WEEKLY recording Then press the F FW D gt button ONCE The VCR will record a TV program on any day you choose up to 12 months away DAILY The VCR will record every day from Monday to Friday starting at the same time and recording for the same length of time WEEKLY The VCR will record on the same day at the same time and for the same length of time every week DAILY PROGRAM MON FRI Daily PROGRAM 12345678 Recording If you need to make a correction example while programming a timer record SELECT PROGRAM NUMBER ing press the CLEAR button until TO END PUSH EXIT the cursor is flashing on the item you want to change Then enter the
61. utomatic Playbacks ent 43 rewind eject off 43 batteries tement 5 cbl dbs button 5 19 21 cassette compartment eee 23 cassette inside light 23 ch3 ch4 switch sussies 6 9 25 channel NN 20 adding deleting review ing 14 SOLU Pratt ea 11 14 ALY buttons clear button clock display clock setting connections sss contents table of controls daylight saving time 16 display panel 23 CUPIICALIO Naci 38 eject button 21 erasure prevention 5 ffwd B button 21 24 42 front panel 24 A 46 helpful RINS 44 45 hookups with cable box dbs 8 9 with stereo tv 10 without cable box dbs s 6 7 language selection 11 17 line input mode 12 38 46 TONG play 32 46 ta ti 32 46 memory button 20 41 menu button mute button number buttons sssr 20 on screen status displays 22 One touch recording 29 A EN 6 9 25 pause button 24 pause still button 21 27 42 play A button 20 24 26 42 A O 26 power DULCO MN a 20 24 real time counter 41 CR rec otr button rec ord light recording Dai iret Me ee 27 one channel with the vcr plus programming system 34 37 remote control buttons sensor repeat play rerecording sessir rew ind lt button rf coaxial
62. ve a Cable Box Direct Broadcast System timer recordings are programmed differently See page eight for details Finish programming a timer recording at least five minutes before the recording is set to begin 12 p m is noon 12 a m is midnight There is no playback picture or the playback picture is noisy or contains streaks e Make sure the TV is on the same channel as the VCR s CH3 CH4 switch e Make sure the VCR is in VCR position The VCR light will appear on the display panel Make sure channel 03 or 04 is properly adjusted at the TV Adjust the tracking page 43 The VCR cannot be controlled with the remote control e Press the VCR button then try the other VCR feature buttons Make sure the VCR light appears on the display panel If it does not press the VCR TV button once Aim the remote control directly at the VCR s remote sensor page 24 Remove all obstacles between the remote control and the VCR e Inspect and or replace the batteries in the remote control page five The Number buttons won t work for channels above 69 Select CABLE TV at the TUNER SET UP menu page 12 then let the VCR set up the channels VRZ242 LAYOUT 4 9 99 9 25 AM Page 45 3 Helpful Hints cont d 45 TV programs cannot be watched normally Put the VCR in TV position Press the VCR TV button so that the VCR light disappears from the display panel For details see page 24 Check the connections between the VCR TV a
63. yback press to view the picture in slow motion Press again to resume normal playback CLEAR Button Press to erase incorrect information when programming VCR fea tures Press to reset the real time counter Details are on page 41 EJECT Button Press to eject the tape PAUSE STILL Button During recording press to pause the recording Press a second time to resume normal recording Details are on page 27 You can not pause a O ne Touch Recording During playback press to freeze the picture Press again to resume playback Details are on page 42 F FW D Fast Forward gt Button W hen playback is stopped press to fast forward the tape at high speed During playback press to fast forward the tape while the pic ture stays on screen Details are on page 42 Or if you have a Magnavox TV use to adjust the picture controls inthe TV menu Buttons with a shaded description may also operate features of your TV Cable Box or DBS VRZ242 LAYOUT 4 9 99 9 24 AM Page 22 3 22 On Screen Status Displays A status display will appear when you press the STATU S EX IT button or certain function buttons The contents of the status dis play will vary To choose the status display mode follow the steps below If you select STATUS ON then select COUNTER ONLY Status Display ON example only W henever you press the STOP w button or the PLAY a but ton the status display will appear for five seconds After five Button Time

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