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Magnavox VRT642 User's Manual

1. 30 Language Daylight Saving Time Selection 6 6 6 4 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 4 6 9 4 4 6 6 69909090900 009 900 09 090 00909 00090000 909490 000 09900009 050900009000200920 e Language Selection Follow the steps below to change the lan guage of the on screen displays Press the Number 2 button to select VCR SET UP 3 Press the Number 4 button to select LANGUAGE Press the Number 1 button if you want the on screen displays in English Press the Number 2 button if you want the on screen dis plays in Spanish Press the MENU button to bring up the main menu display 2 Press the Number 2 button to select VCR SET UP Press the Number 4 button to select LAN GUAGE 4 Press the Number 1 button if you want the on screen displays in English ON will appear to the right of ENGLISH on screen Press the Number 2 button if you want the on screen dis plays in Spanish SI will appear to the right of ESPANOL on screen
2. FWD Forward Search Button When in Stop mode press to fast for ward the tape at high speed When in Play mode press to fast forward while the picture stays on screen Details are on page 33 PLAY Button Press to play a tape Also press to release Search Slow or Still mode and return to normal playback Details are on page 33 REW lt ind Search Button When in Stop mode press to rewind the tape at high speed When in Play mode press to rewind while the picture stays on screen Details are on page 33 AUDIO Input Jack Connect a cable coming from the audio output jack of a camcorder another VCR or an audio source here Details are on page 19 VIDEO Input Jack Connect a cable coming from the video output jack of a camcorder or another VCR here Details are on page 19 VCR TV Button Use to select the signal source that your TV receives VCR Position Use to watch a tape monitor a recording or watch a TV broad cast using the CHANNEL Up Down or Number buttons TV Position Use to watch TV or to watch one program while recording STOP EJECT Button CHANNEL Up Down Buttons Press to scan up or down through the VCR s channels Or when in Play or Slow mode press to ad
3. M is no guarantee that the remote control will work your T V Although the remote control that comes with your VCR will work most Magnavox TVs as well as many TVs sold under other brand names it is possible that the remote control will not operate your TV If you had to program the remote control to operate your TV here whenever you replace the batteries in the remote control you will have to program the remote control again i90966490068009009090099099060000609 600906060660808800000900090000090000008020000 90004960000000000009200000999 36 Cable Converter Box Code Setting e 09990949 909 9929 958460 600009009008000944 90 0680 928300 00 090942 0909 009052000 00900 049 009000509009 080000900 090 005 606 690609090 0694 09 060590990600 00 02809 460 09090020400900090 00499202500 99 9 Your VCR remote control may be able to oper ate your cable converter box If the remote con trol doesn t operate your cable converter box now find your brand of cable converter box on the list at right and follow the steps below to program your remote control accordingly 1 Point the remote control at your cable convert er box and press the CBL button Then press the POWER button If your cable converter box comes on try the other cable con
4. p 2 the VCR button on the remote control and when CABLE before pressin TV has been P C Th other VCR opera The remote control and its batteries are supplied selected at the U tion buttons on the Do not mix alkaline and manganese batteries Tuner Setup 7 x mote control Do not mix old and new batteries menu Qee000000000900000900000960409040200900909000902040008200000009040590204020009000900000002009000009909090 Remote Control e Ced Erase Protection 1 2 Video cassette tapes have record To prevent accidental To record again cover tabs to ensure that recordings are erasure break off the the hole with cello not accidentally erased tab with a screwdriver 4 SX phane tape NON SN RIPPON PORT CY OR FEL TU CR i sd ALL atic Types of Video Cassette Tapes and Tape Speeds Tape Speed Maximum Record Playback Time Te SLP E In this VCR use only tapes with the WHS mark e The chart at the left shows the recording playback time for three types of video cassettes T160 T120 160 There are three playback speeds SP LP and SLP During play back the VCR selects the tape speed automatically When recording you can change the speed using the Tape SPEED button see page 12 Make sure any light adhesive stick on notes are removed from the video cassette tape before putting tt in the VCR Removable labels like these can jam the VCR 6 Hookin
5. ees 4 4 6 6 5 46 6 0 6 46 4 4 6 6 6 6 6 6 4 4 6 4 6 4 6 VCR to Stereo TV Hookups L Ki LE ENS VIDEO yellow and AUDIO white OUT put Jacks Video Cable Audio Cable b ANTIN Cable Box L Jack ANT IN Jack Audio and Video Cable Controller Converter Box Playing a Tape 1 Use the TV VCR button to put the VCR in VCR position 2 Use the TV channel selector to put the TV on the same chan nel as the output channel of the cable converter box Put the cable converter box on the same channel as the VCR CH3 CH4 switch 7 Use the CHANNEL Up Down buttons to select the chan nel being recorded even when programming a timer recording or a one touch recording You cannot record scrambled channels with this connec tion 4 46 45 6 5 4 4 5 5 5 4 6 5 6 6 6 5 4 6 4 46 6 6 5 4 6 6 46 6 5 6 4 9 6 46 6 6 6 6 6 4 6 6 4 4 Back of TV A Y splitter audio cable not sup plied is used here to deliver audio to the TV s left and right channels Cables are not supplied The TV must be set to accept line input Please refer to your TV owner s manual This hookup will not give you stereo sound 16 get stereo sound use the connections on page six and select channel to be viewed at t
6. ol g J 2 Put the VCR in TV Remote Control position 09400999 000009096090909000909909609900090000900 009099900099000999099090000000099900909090900000099099 If you use a converter box or satellite system hookup you may not be able to watch one channel while recording another See page 41 for details If you don t receive channels please repeat the steps on page six then fol low the instructions above carefully 06900000090009609096990000049006494940440000090000990090099000060000099004904900040400000000090900099909009900000006000060040009099000990900000000000000000090900009002000000000000990990999 18 One Touch Recording E TITOTIPTPTIITYTTTYTITTTITTTTIIEEIEETEEITEITEER IIE Remote Control The one touch recording OTR function allows you to program an immediate timed recording 30 minutes to four hours long without setting the timer Before you begin make sure Channels have been programmed The desired recording speed SP LP SLP has been selected with the Tape SPEED button 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 The VCR is in VCR position Use the CHANNEL Up Down button or Number buttons to select the channel you want to record Starting an OTR 1 Use the CHANNEL Up Down buttons or Number buttons to select the channel you want to record Press the REC ord O
7. 6 4 6 5 6 6 4 6 6 6 6 6 5 6 5 6 6 4 6 5 6 6 5 6 6 6 6 6 5 6 6 5 6 6 6 6 6 5 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 5 46 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 0 6 6 6 6 6 6 5 0 6 4 0 6 6 6 6 5 4 5 6 6 6 0 6 6 0 6 6 6 5 6 6 6 6 6 4 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 Make sure the power plug is completely connected to an AC alternating current outlet Make sure the power is turned on Follow the steps on page seven to select a language and program channels if prompted to do so Then follow the steps on page 10 to reset the clock Check the connections between the VCR TV and the antenna cable page six Make sure the band selected VHF UHF matches your antenna cable system Make sure the tape has a record tab page five Make sure the recording start and stop times are set correctly pages 20 27 Make sure the VCR power is off Make sure the clock is set page 10 The VCR may not perform or continue a timer recording if a power interruption of more than one minute occurs during the timer recording even if the power comes back on afterward Make sure the TV is on the same channel as the VCR s CH3 CH4 switch page six Make sure the VCR is in VCR position pages 13 16 Make sure channel 3 or 4 is properly adjusted Adjust the tracking page 34 Set the TV s vertical hold control to manual then adjust page 33 Because the VCR playback signal is not as stable as an off the air TV signal the
8. GUIDE CHANNEL SET SELECT GUIDE CH NO SL GUIDE CH lt Press the MENU button to exit 6 6 6 6 6 6 2 6 6 6 6 6 5 4 5 6 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 To correct a guide channel number 1 Repeat steps 3 6 on this page 2 At step 5 enter the incorrect guide channel number for both the guide channel and the user channel This will erase the incorrect guide channel J Repeat steps 3 6 again this time entering the correct guide channel and user channel To correct a user channel number 1 Repeat steps 3 6 on this page 2 At step 5 enter the correct guide channel and user channel numbers To cancel a pair of numbers 1 Follow step 9 to display the guide channel map 2 Press the CLEAR button A pair of numbers will flash 3 Press the CHANNEL Up Down but tons until the pair of numbers you wish to cancel is flashing 4 Press the CLEAR button again The pair of numbers that was flashing will disappear 5 Press the MENU button to exit To confirm the guide channel and user channel numbers you have selected press the MENU button to bring up the main menu display Then press the Number 2 button to select VCR SET UP Finally press the Number 6 button to select GUIDE CHANNEL MAP A list of guide channel and user channel numbers memorized by the VCR will appear on screen If there are more Look at the boxes you filled in on than ten pair
9. 0999 0000000090 00 6960000609090696009 6090 009090400909009 40000006060 06000029000009000009990 00090040806000090004006900990909009000090009009000009090909009000902025029 9 With a Converter Descrambler Box Cable Converter Box Cable Box Controller CABLE BOX CONTROL Jack Back of TV ANT IN Jack RF OUT Jack Qa sas sia Positioning the Cable Box Controller TV Antenna Position the cable box controller on the cable converter Panel box as shown below Make sure that the front of the cable box controller pro jects out above the cable box sensor so that signals from the cable box controller are transmitted correctly to the cable converter see Front View below Make sure the cable box controller protrudes over the edge of the cable converter box see Side View below e Do not place the cable box on top of the VCR Cable Box Controller Cable Box Controller S je saksa Cable Converter Box 5 Cable Converter Bo Front View Side View Recording and Viewing a Scrambled or Unscrambled Channel With the VCR on and in VCR position use the CHANNEL Up Down buttons to set the VCR to the output channel of the cable converter box channel 3 or 4 2 Set the TV to the same channel to which you set the VCR 3 Select the channel you want to record at the cable converter box Using the Cable Box Controller With this connection you can record and view any chan n
10. Press the MENU button to exit Daylight Saving Time Selection Follow the step below to program the VCR so its clock automatically will move forward one hour in April and turn back one hour in October 1 With the clock set press the MENU button to bring up the main menu display 2 Press the Number 5 button to select DAY LIGHT SAV TIME 3 Press the Number 1 button to select ON or the Number 2 button to select OFF ON will appear to the right of SELECT D S T on screen 4 Press the MENU but ton to bring up the main menu display Press the MENU but ton to exit Remote Control Daylight Saving Time Selection 3 Press the Number 1 button to select ON or the Number 2 button to select OFF 1 Press the MENU but ton to bring up the main menu display Press the Number 5 button to select DAYLIGHT SAV TIME 4 Press the MENU but ton to exit 69606099909606989009000990596909500909060 60090909092400906406066506005 9 6604460606668860640966606686860885848642848466008858068680606060860060838280660988008000000090060090009 0090090090909000009009200006009 0090900000090992000902020204 2020 0 22099 Remote Control 31 Playback Option 9 e690906090 90694020009 0000 02 92 49009090000000 000900990900900000 950909000900000909009009090000900090990 6 6 6 6 40 4 4 6 6 6 6 6 4 6 6 6 6 6 9 6 4 4 ese Repea
11. 6D 4835 218 37149 4835 321 27011 EEN 218 77007 One Piece VHF UHF Connecting Cable 75 ohm One Piece Wireless Remote One Piece Cable Box Control Control With 2 AAA Batteries Optional Accessories 4835 138 17012 Prices subject to change without notice Availabilty subject to change at time of purchase When ordering accessones outside the U S A please refer to the accessones material address and prices for that country Maximize your viewing pleasure with state of the art accessories designed specifically for your VCR The optional accessories Shown in this booklet may be purchased from your local dealer or may be ordered direct from Philips Consumer Electronics Company Call toll free 1 800 292 6066 Or write Philips Consumer Electronics Co Accessories Marketing Dept P 0 Box 967 Greeneville TN 37744 0967 SRG125 TV Cable Surge Protector Your Cost 19 95 Electrical fluctuations and power surges can damage your valuable electronic entertainment equipment Protect your antenna cable and electrical lines with the Magnavox Audio Video Equipment Surge Protector Features include e Coaxial cable input output e Five grounded outlets Built in LED and reset button Universal Night Lite Audio Video Remote Your Cost 24 95 Replace your lost or broken remote control or consolidate all your remotes into one Plus make remote use in dimly lit areas easier with our Ni
12. SLOW Buttons When playing a tape recorded in SP LP or SLP speed press the SLOW button to view the picture in slow motion Then vary the speed from 1 6 to 1 30 of normal speed using the VAR iable SLOW button Details are on page 33 REW indy SEARCH Button When in Stop mode press to rewind the tape at high speed When in Play mode press to rewind while the picture stays on screen Number Buttons Use to select channels and on screen menus and to program VCR functions such as setting the clock Channels 1 9 To select press 0 then press the channel you want to select For example to select channel 7 press 0 7 Channels 100 and above To select press the 100 button then press the last two digits of the channel you want to select For example to select channel 117 press 100 1 7 JOG SHUTTLE Button Press to use the Jog Dial or the Shuttle Ring For details see page 33 Jog Shuttle Light Lights up when the JOG SHUTTLE button is pressed Jog Dial When you turn this dial in either direction while in the Still mode the tape moves forward or backward frame by frame at a speed that corresponds to the speed at which the dial is turned For details see page 33 Shuttle Ring Turn in eitheredirection while in the Play or Still mode to vary search speed The forther the ring is rotated the faster the search speed For detail see page 33 TIME SEARCH Button Press to select the time counter number to which you wan
13. The cable converter box must be on during recording 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 4 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 5 6 6 5 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 amp 0 5 0 5 6 6 6 4 6 4 6 46 6 6 6 4 6 6 4 5 6 5 5 6 6 5 6 0 6 5 6 6 6 4 6 6 6 6 6 4 4 0 6 6 4 41 Other Hookups cont d With a VCR to TV Converter Descrambler Box This is an alternative to the connection shown on page 40 It allows you to program an unattended recording of more than one unscrambled channel and watch one channel while recording another CABLE BOX CONTROL Jack Cable Input RF OUT Jack Recording One Channel Watching Another 1 With the VCR in VCR position use the CHANNEL Up Down buttons to select the channel you want to record 2 Use the TV VCR button to put the VCR in TV position 3 Use the TV channel selector to put the TV on the same chan nel as the output channel of the cable converter box 4 Select the channel you want to watch at the cable converter box
14. 28 programming 28 IeVIE WIS erede tas 29 up down buttons 13 15 clear button ERE 13 connections 6 19 38 41 contents table of 4 controls pur EE EM 12 13 VOL Lora dus ten aS Sees 14 16 COCK caeno Sad p ea 10 clock display 14 counter only mode 11 daylight saving time 30 display panel 14 duplication v odin we pecus ael 19 eject DUMON e See tie RO 12 erase protection 5 f adv button 12 feature light 14 ff search button 13 front panel 15 fwd search button 15 PIOSSA ENES EPR Oa 43 hookups DOC a guna Ca sa x 6 HOES PP at OMER GAR ow 38 41 jog amp shuttle 12 DUON V ARM ES 12 lone mien 59343 12 JOR Olde oes Sw Posies Ses 12 language selection 7 30 line input MOVES emp enn e andi wee 9 mode display 14 long play i us xr RON C ADR S Gps 5 ID tan ca eee a a SNPS 5 memory DOOM ovn ec 13 MONEYSAVERS 14 rewind power off 34 menu Dutton es suwas ea 13 mute Duon hc od eh au c ees 13 NOUS P 37 number buttons 12 on screen displays Sines sa wna 5 11 ON mode 424 3445 sees
15. 4 6 Forward and Reverse Searching SP LP SLP mode 090906090909 0 6 6 4 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 EE the VAR iable SLOW buttons To release Slow mode and return to normal playback press the SLOW or the PLAY button E and Slow modes automatically switch to Stop mode after five minutes to protect the VCR and the tape from damage e SP LP SLP mode means this feature will work with tapes recorded in Standard Play speed Long Play speed or Super Long Play speed For details on tape speed see page five LP SLP mode means this feature will work tapes recorded in Long Play spee _ and Super Long Play speed For details on tape speed see page five If a still picture vibrates vertically sta bilize it by pressing the TRACKING but tons any other vertical jitter should be removed with your TV s vertical hold control if vour TV has one Viewing a Picture in Slow to Fast Motion Press the JOG SHUTTLE button while in the Play or Still mode The Jog Shuttle Light comes on If you do not operate the Jog Dial or Shuttle Ring for a period of 30 seconds the Jog Shuttle light will go off Turn the outer ring in either direction The farther the ring is rotated the faster the search speed Releasing the ring stops the picture in the Still mode Turn the inner dial in either direction for jog frame by frame control The farther the dial is rotated the faster the speed in either the forward or reverse directio
16. Bi wa rm io CHANNEL 3 4 Switch CH3 4 the Number 2 button for Spanish on screen 7 Turning on Your VCR TV and VCR Rea TEE I T des mmy sx Set the TV to channel CHANNEL 3 or 4 whichever steak channel the CH3 CH4 switch on the back of the TV is set to I Press the POWER 2 button 5 al 3 5 e CJ 3 2 8 8 Press the CHANNEL e 3 Up button Press the Number 1 0 button for English or 4 Press the MENU button displays 0 0 0090090090900900909090900090000909020900090900900090090909090090000090000900900909900090909009 If you do not see any on screen displays when you turn on the VCR repeat the steps under Hooking Up Your VCR on page six then try again If you still do not see any on screen displays follow the steps under Channel Memory on page 28 and Language Selection on page 30 To skip this feature and play a tape immediately insert a tape with its record tab removed Playback wi
17. COVERED You must have proof of purchase to receive warranty service A sales receipt or other document showing that you purchased the product is considered proof of purchase WHAT IS COVERED Warranty 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 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 When the warranty on the prod uct expires the warranty on all replaced and repaired parts also expires WHAT IS EXCLUDED Your warranty does not cover e labor charges for installation or setup of the product adjust ment of customer controls on the product and installation or repair of antenna systems outside of the product e product repair and or part replacement because of misuse accident unauthorized repair or other cause not within the control of Philips Consumer Electronics Company e reception problems caused by signal conditions or cable or antenna systems outside the unit e a product that requires modification or adaptation to enable it to operate in any country other than the country for which it was designed manufactured approved and or authorized
18. H off mode 11 one touch recording 18 otr button 13 18 pause still button 13 playback 162 0188 cesse eSATA SES 34 OOUONS coe ee ea 31 34 play button 13 15 DIAVING HLN e ee Ead fon 8 power DUON oc vw 12 15 vl cau au nasa ig Sa asss 16 rear panel cuve doo msn SRE 16 rec otr button 13 15 recording BASIC ss aasan vse 9 one channel watching another 17 OMEN DU TUAE INE 20 21 Vet DIS si ERE EE 27 remote control buttons 12 13 USING ya S OEE as 5 SENSOR ses enon yaad 5 repeat playback 2 l oe Ree 31 requesting service 42 rerecording 19 rewind search button 12 15 rf coaxial cable 6 39 rf output jack 16 safety precautions 3 satellite hookups 37 search buttons 12 13 56210 8 uri ce aaa ot A 33 sensor remote 5 SAUCE TIRES ee ero ace gn tee me 12 skip search button 12 slow DUHOM SNe plus ERE 12 SID eae Sees eee ide A 5 gt a waya dec dictu dhe te doa a uid to 5 speed button i asa qta 12 HONG scone baa eh pa Ld ad 14 standard play 5 status DUON fy EA 13 display u enw P bore s 1 stereo hookups 41 Stull Pietro u on uites 33 SOP DUON sason
19. OUO A DE O Erhard rh Haa RE ek m mue th re e iei drin rm em AE mnn tt w p n sree UU UU UU U S 47 Index 60 6680 09696000909 09 0583040902890980909080090909 909 099 090 060090908000900 90960909092 995 46 0 0900028000900 029 0909 9 6496060006000 00 009090909 09 090909 09909 09290902 099 09 09049 909 0 099 0 09 099 0995090900 00 0 0 0 2500929 9 ah DUNO Z uqa en 13 ac power cord 16 2 6066101166 aur esi ue d 48 antenna input jack 16 audio input output jacks 16 automatic Playback EXE ee ese 34 TOWING cos acd bio ow Rx We 34 Datteres coru eX HERR 3 cable converter box controls 12 13 cassette inside light 14 cassette also see tape compartment 14 CDI Dutton See Rams 12 ch3 ch4 switch 6 16 channel Aline input display 14 above 100 ea 2001112 pees nin 29 161611 Ns 29 MEMON ou edo an e EC es
20. Tuning with Auto Set Feature On Screen Displays in English or Spanish Display Panel Auto Tracking One Touch Recording Unattended Timer Recording Special Effects Playback Forward and Reverse Searching Still Variable Slow Frame Advance Wireless Remote Control with TV and Cable Converter Box Control Possibility Repeat Playback Auto Operation Features Real Time Counter Daylight Saving Time VCR Plus Function Time Search Function Jog amp Shuttle Control Automatic Head Cleaner Memory Rewind Off Safety Precautions Warning To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture FCC Warning Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment voids the user s authority to operate it This VCR equipped with a HQ high quality system is compatible with existing VHS video home system 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 CATV System Installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s attention to Article 820 4
21. VCR circuitry which pro vides enhanced picture detail Matching Transformer an adapter used primarily on non cable TVs which has a screw on connector on one end and two flat prongs on the other end Mode a VCR operation OTR one touch recording programming a timed recording that starts immediately and records for 30 minutes to four hours whatever you specify Remote Control the small electronic unit that came with your VCR allows you to operate your VCR from a distance Special Effects forward and reverse searching viewing a still picture and slow motion playback Separator an adapter used to separate VHF and UHF signals when connecting the TV to the VCR Tape Speeds how fast the tape travels during a recording 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 a T120 tape is approximately four hours available for playback only SLP super long play slowest tape speed recording time for a T120 tape is approximately six hours VCR video cassette recorder VIDEO IN put OUT put Jacks jacks located on the back of the VCR which are used to record video from another source input or send video to another source output VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER 90 Days Free Labor One Year Free Service on Parts This product must be carried in for repair WHO IS
22. box controller CABLE BOX V CONTROL SEPARATE VHF UHF Bis r SYSTEMS COMBINED UHF VHF Band Mixer C eT EM not supplied m Y x P ae ea RF OUT out to TV CABLE A Cable Input Cable Box a Cable TV able Box o CABLE BOX B Converter Box Controller CONTROL Jack e Input 39 Other Hookups contd N Connect your VCR to your TV using only Select channel 3 or 4 at the back of the one of the connections shown below VCR Back of TV example only VHF or CABLE have a UHF only antenna system Even if you only plan to play tapes and view record UHF channels you still need to make one of the combination UHF VHF connections shown above This is because when your VCR operates it sends VHF RF W Cable supplied To CABLEBOXL CABLE ONLY CONTROL Jack Fa Cable Box Controller f ni TV signals to the TV across the PA nverter Box F Sy 5 p RF coaxial cable s a Qc DD Back of TV example only COMBINATION VHF UHF SYSTEM il RS oe eee NS 1 tis ae HAF i 1 I t 4 P 1 Va UHF VHF Band Separator 0 nat lied 1 ees ee ote a 75 300 ohm Transformer not supplied UHF VHF Band Separator not supplied Please see pages 40 41 for details 40 Other Hookups cont d
23. eau su aas 13 stop eject button 15 super high speed ues 33 super long play 3 tape duplication 19 66 uwa dutem apos vasi 34 Speed z zs mm baci e race as 5 table of contents 4 time Sell corp HE SCR 10 counter memory 32 search button 12 timer IBI 1 Ss 14 recording CHECKING Cemaet 20 6169 eI ee 5 44 20 setting 20 21 NOIES 2 p E do ES 37 tracking buttons 13 tv DUO OO een swe E S 12 CONTO 2 DIES 12 13 00 oda Moos ER 6 position 13 15 volume up down buttons 13 var slow buttons 33 vcr DION STERA sa 13 o uid ell Tue cu uu ceed 14 position TOUT 13 15 DUS dunes pv Mantes 24 27 plus enter button 13 status display 11 vcr tv button 252213 15 vertical jitter 33 video input output Jacks 16 tapes see tape warranty 44 wireless remote sensor 9 15 x2 DUON 2a riri de mores os 12 DIayDack Sasa herbiI3ef 5 33 Supplied Accessories Check to be sure the following items are packed with your VCR These accessories are provided to help you use or set up your VCR TEEN 99 of 8869 0000 n D D D
24. or repair of products damaged by these modifications e incidental or consequential damages resulting from the prod uct Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages so the above exclusion may not apply to you This includes but is not limited to prerecorded mate rial whether copyrighted or not copyrighted damage caused by the use of non VHS tapes or tapes that have not been tested and labeled for use in two four six and eight hour VHS recorders a product that is used for commercial or institutional purposes including but not limited to rental purposes WHERE IS SERVICE AVAILABLE Warranty 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 distribute the product the local Philips service organization 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
25. 0 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding in par ticular specifying that ground cable shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close as to the point of cable entry as possible Copyright 1995 Philips Consumer Electronics Company All rights reserved 009000900990909000000940000099000000999009000042000900490009099402200990990900069009096000400090900000000000090900909099000000000000006009000900000900952000090000900000900000000000009 Welcome to your VCR owner s man ual This manual was designed for you When looking through it it will help you to keep several things in mind One this manual is divided into four sections The Getting Started section guides you through the initial setup and simple operations of your VCR The Operating Your VCR section shows you where all of the VCR and remote control controls and explains on screen displays The Doing More section guides you through the more advanced features of your VCR Finally the Information You May Need section provides information you may or may not need other hookups for example and trouble checks Two the instructions follow a simple format Detailed steps explaining operations are on the outside edges of pages Illustrations accompanied by brief steps explaining operations are on the inside edges of pages Additional information can be found in boxes labeled NOTES along the lower edges of pages Finally never be af
26. 0000909 The instructions on this page show you how to copy C H onnections tapes The illustration uses two VCRSs just like VCR1 VCR2 yours Different VCRs may operate differently Playing VCR Recording VCR back view back view TV on channel From AUDIO OUT to AUDIO IN 3 or 4 VCR 1 will play your tape Insert a prerecorded tape in VCR 1 If the tape does not have a record tab playback begins If this happens press the STOP EJECT button on the VCR 1 2 VCR 2 will record your tape Insert a blank tape in VCR 2 Make sure the power is on and VCR 2 is in VCR position 3 Turn the TV on and put it on channel 3 or 4 whichever channel to which the CH3 CH4 switch on VCR 2 is set see page seven for details 4 Point your remote control at VCR 2 If you use AUDIO and VIDEO IN put Jacks on the back of the VCR 2 press Number buttons 0 0 1 L1 will appear on the VCR 2 display panel AV REAR will appear on screen tot j AUDIO and M VIDEO OUT put Jacks From VIDEO OUT to VIDEO IN Audio and video cables are not included Operation C Put a prerecorded tape in VCR 1 4 ate Di Ol Ita Point the remote con e If you use AUDIO and VIDEO Input jacks on trol at VCR 2 and 2 5 sien d vii the front of the VCR 2 press Number buttons 0 press Number buttons eS utton on C 0 2 L2 will appear on the VCR 2 display 0 0 1 0 0 2 5 and the REC ord panel A
27. 009 090 90 000600 0080 09008000099 042 925 09202206009 9 4 Press the Number 1 button to select ON ON will appear on screen below CABLE BOX CONTROLLER Press the MENU button then enter the code for your brand of cable converter box 2 Press the MENU button 3 Press the Number 6 but i ton to select CABLE to bring up the main BOX CONTROLLER menu display Press the MENU button Press the MENU button CABLE BOX CONTROL IS ON will Remote Control appear on screen for three seconds then disappear 6 6 6 5 6 6 6 6 I 5 4 6 6 6 6 6 5 46 6 4 4 6 5 4 6 6 6 5 6 6 6 6 5 6 5 6 6 6 6 5 5 4 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 4 6 5 4 5 4 6 5 6 6 6 0 4 5 5 6 56 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 If after finishing programming you want to make changes to the numbers you entered at the YOUR CABLE BOX CODE screen or the YOUR CABLE BOX OUTPUT CH screen press the MENU button to exit then start again at step 1 If you want to make changes while programming press the CLEAR button until the cursor is on the item you want to change then enter the correct information Repeat until all information is correct If appears after you enter the YOUR CABLE BOX CODE number at step 5 the number being entered is incorrect in some way Press the CLEAR button on the remote control The
28. 0609009099 90600000604940090090940000 09 949606009009990060009099000090090 99 0900009090909 09 60009009 0909099090900900000090000000499000900909020900900099 2 Remote Control Now compare the channel numbers you have written into the GUIDE CH Press the Number 1 button so your VCR will memorize the guide channel i i U Ojo DO and USER CH columns You ll notice and user channel numbers you have g 0 that some stations have guide and user selected Or press the Number 2 but CE x channel numbers that are the same and ton to quit and select another pair of 9 other stations have channel numbers numbers mas 2 3 B that do not match Where the channel 5 e C NOT GUIDE CHANNEL SET Buttons 8 NSS numbers DO NOT match you must TO SELECT PUSH NUMBER MENU tell the VCR the guide and user chan os Button di 1 MEMORUE nel numbers according to the steps 2 NE ANOTHER CH below TO CORRECT PUSH CLEAR CLEAR TO END PUSH MENU Press the MENU button then press the 7 Number 2 button to select VCR SET UP Repeat steps 5 and 6 for all the stations on your list which have different guide channel and user channel numbers Button TO SELECT PUSH NO SHOWN 1 NORMAL PLAY ON 2 REPEAT PLAY 3 ON SCREEN MODE 4 LANGUAGE 5 GUIDE CHANNEL SET 6 GUIDE CHANNEL MAP TO END PUSH MENU 4 Press the Number 5 button to select GUIDE CHANNEL SET
29. 0990909090099009900090900900000909009909000999000 0909009000900009000000900999090900900299 2 1 Go to page 36 and find the code for your brand of cable converter 000090009900600909900099069904000 9600 0990009 090090900 09900 009099200 9 Follow the directions below to set up the cable box controller Then the VCR will automatically select the channel of the cable converter box when you program a timer recording Before you begin make sure the VCR TV cable converter box and Press the MENU button In 15 sec onds the cable box controller will send a signal to your cable converter box If the channel of the cable con verter box channel 2 or channel 9 cable box controller are all connected bo see pages 38 41 for details appears on screen go to step 7 If the X pag channel of the cable converter box does not appear on screen press the MENU 1 button then repeat steps 1 5 using another cable converter box code at 7 Go to page 36 and find the code for step 5 Use the Number your brand of cable converter box A Use the Number buttons to enter the Press the MENU button to bring up the main menu display buttons to enter the output channel of your cable con verter box For example if the output channel of your cable convert er box For example if the output channel of your cable converter box is 3 3 press Number buttons 0 3 output channel of Press the Number 6 button t
30. 6 6 5 6 5 46 6 6 6 6 6 4 6 5 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 46 4 6 4 5 4 6 6 6 46 6 6 6 5 6 6 4 46 6 56 6 4 6 5 6 6 6 46 4 6 6 6 46 6 5 6 6 5 6 6 6 6 4 6 4 4 5 6 6 6 6 4 6 4 5 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 46 6 6 4 6 6 6 6 6 4 6 4 6 4 9 Press the Number 1 button to record in SP speed press the Number 2 button to record in LP speed or press the Number 3 button to record in SLP speed For details see page five You cannot use the Tape SPEED button at this time ONE TIME PROGRAM PROGRAM 1 REC SREED 1 SIP AMHR y ira TO CORRECT PUSH CLEAR TO END PUSH MENU Press two Number buttons for the day and the month you want the program to record For example for July 10 1995 press 07 10 The day of the week and year will be displayed auto matically you cannot program the VCR to record more than one year in advance START DATE 07 10 95 MON TO CORRECT PUSH CLEAR TO END PUSH MENU Press the MENU button PROGRAM WAS COMPLETED PLEASE TURN OFF VCR FOR TIMER RECORDING will appear on screen if PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED appears try again from step 1 In three seconds the on screen display will disappear Now go to steps 11 and 12 11 If you want to program another timer recording press the MENU button Repeat steps 2 10 If you don t want to program another timer recording go to step 12 12 Turn off the VCR power The Timer light will
31. 6060090965208009690968096909000990909000996000600600065900006006060090009099060060605806090900000090000058 29 Channel Memory cont d Aasasessscocooaooaeoooooossosasoasoaooooooooouooscsooo seoooeeseoseooossssossessssssuseess Adding Deleting Channels Remote Control Press the MENU button to bring up the main menu display 2 Press the Number 3 button to select TUNER SET UP 3 Press the Number 4 button to select ADD DELETE CH SELECT CHANNEL NUMBER Press the Number 4 button to select ADD DELETE CH 4 Use the Number but tons to enter the chan nel number you want to add or delete Press the Number 1 button to add that channel the Number 2 button to delete that channel or the Number 3 button to select another channel Press the Number 3 button to select TUNER SET UP 1 Press the MENU button to bring up the main menu dis play MZ CHE lt TO END PUSH MENU Enter the desired channel number see Number Buttons on page 12 TO SELECT PUSH NO SHOWN CH12 Press the MENU button to exlt 1 ADD 2 DELETE 3 SELECT ANOTHER CH TO END PUSH MENU Press the Number 1 button to add that channel Press the Number 2 button to delete that channel Press the Number 3 button to delete that entry and select anoth er channel Press the MEN U button to exit 0
32. 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 When 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 all implied war ranties including implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to the duration of this express warranty But because some states do not allow limi tations on how long an implied warranty may last this limitati may not apply to you TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE IN CANADA Take the product to a Philips consumer service center listed below self servicing dealer or authorized service depot Philips Electronics Ltd 601 Milner Avenue Scarborough Ontario MIB 1M8 416 292 5161 5930 Cote de Liesse Montr al Qu bec H4T 1EI 514 342 9180 3695 Grandview Highway Vancouver B C V5M 2G7 604 435 4411 In Canada this warranty is given in lieu of all other warranties No other warranties are expressed or implied including any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose Philips is not liable under any circumstances for any direct indirect special incidental or consequential damages how soever incurred even if notified of the possibility of such dam ages REMEMBER Please re
33. Mg VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER OWNERS MANUAL 1 WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD MAGNAVOX Smart Very smart Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to the family Dear MAGNAVOX product owner Thank you for your confidence in MAGNAVOX You ve selected one of the best built best backed products available today And we ll do everything in our power t keep you happy with your purchase for many years to come As a member of the MAGNAVOX family you re entitled to protection by one of the most comprehensive warranties and outstanding service networks in the industry What 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 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 MAGNAVOX product Sincerely Robert Minkhorst President and Chief Executive Officer P S Remember to get the most from your MAGNAVOX product you must return your Warranty Registration Card within 10 days So please mail it to us right now 3 Introduction 0000000000000600000006000900000040000000000000000000900000000000000 00000000009009090000000000900000000000000000000200090000000000000 025 Features HQ High Quality System Frequency Synthesizer
34. ON SCREEN ON Whenever you press a function button STOP FF etc the status display will appear for five seconds COUNTER ONLY Whenever you press a function button STOP FF etc the status display will appear for five seconds After five seconds only the counter informa tion will remain on screen You must press the STATUS button to remove it ON SCREEN OFF The status display will not appear when you press function buttons To choose the status display mode Press the MENU button to bring up the main menu display P 2 Press the Number 2 button to select VCR SET UP TO SELECT PUSH NO SHOWN 1 NORMAL PLAY ON 2 REPEAT PLAY 3 ON SCREEN MODE 4 LANGUAGE 5 GUIDE CHANNEL SET 6 GUIDE CHANNEL MAP O END PUSH MENU Press the Number 3 button to select ON SCREEN MODE TO SELECT PUSH NO SHOWN 1 ON SCREEN ON ON 2 COUNTER ONLY 3 ON SCREEN OFF O END PUSH MENU 4 Press the Number 1 button to select ON SCREEN ON the Number 2 button to select COUNTER ONLY or the Number 3 button to select ON SCREEN OFF ON will appear beside the selected status display mode E 12 x Remote Control Buttons RRO s s CBL Button Press to operate the Cable Converter controls Details are on page 36 TV Button Press to operate the TV controls Details are on page 35 SLOW and VAR iable
35. R SET UP menu You must do each step within 60 sec onds of completing the previous step If you don t you will have to start again at step 1 Press the VCR PLUS ENTER button on the remote control The on screen display shown below will appear VCR PLUS PROG XN 0 Lo PLUS CODE3 amp x Press the Number buttons for the VCR Plus number of the program you wish to record this number is different for every program and it can be four to eight digits long Finally press the VCR PLUS ENTER button VCR PLUS PROG PLUS CODE 13288 TO SET PUSH VCR TO CORRECT PUSH CLEAR Q END PUSH MENU 3 To record the program once press the Number 1 button to select ONCE To record the same program every day from Monday through Friday press the Number 2 button to select DAILY To record the same program every week on the same day such as every Saturday press the Number 3 button to select WEEKT Y Press the Number 1 button to record in SP speed press the Number 2 button to record in LP speed or press the Number 3 button to record in SLP speed For details see page five You cannot use the Tape SPEED button at this time 10 30 PM 11 30 PM TIME ON TIME OFF REC SPEED 1 HPI START DATE 10 10 95 Press the MENU button PROGRAM WAS COMPLETED PLEASE TURN OFF VCR FOR TIMER RECORDING should appear on the screen After three seconds the on screen display will disa
36. Search Slow or Still mode and return to normal playback see page 33 for details FF SEARCH Button When in Stop mode press to fast forward the tape at high speed When in Play mode press to fast forward while the picture stays on screen PAUSE STILL Button In Record mode press to temporarily stop the recording pause In Play mode press to freeze the picture still Press a second time to resume normal r NS 2 57 3320 VCR PLUS ENTER Button Press to start a VCR Plus Timer Recording Details are on pages 24 27 MENU Button Press to bring up the main menu display CLEAR Button Press to erase incorrect data when programming VCR functions Also press to reset the tape counter 0 00 00 will appear on screen and on the VCR display panel STATUS Button Press to display the time counter time current VCR function and channel Details are on page 11 REC ord OTR Button Press to once start a recording see page nine for details Or press three to ten times to start a one touch recording an immediate timed recording 30 minutes to four hours long of the channel you are watching see page 18 for details TRACKING Up Down Buttons When in Play or Slow mode press to adjust the tracking Details are on page 34 MEMORY Button Press to memorize a tape position at which the counter was set to 0 00 00 Details are on page 32 VCR TV Button Use to select the signal source that your TV receives VCR P
37. T tro or the STOP EJECT button on the VCR peo 3 to stop playback 1 2 3 C playback Press the 4 OO O press the 5 ma s the REW ind SEARCH button to EE fo O button rewind the tape un SPS remove the tape Press the EJECT button on the remote con trol or the STOP EJECT button on the VCR to remove the tape 4 To stop play back press the STOP or STOP EJECT button Remote Control If the tape you want to play is already in the VCR just press the PLAY but ton Playback options are on pages 31 34 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 0 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 4 6 6 4 6 6 6 0 6 6 6 0 6 6 0 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 0 4 6 0 6 4 0 6 5 6 0 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 0 6 6 6 6 4 4 6 6 0 02 02 2 0 0 6 9 Recording N N NNMNNMNNMNNNNINMN Read and follow the steps below to record a television program _ TV and VCR Turn the TV on and set it to channel 3 or 4 Turn the TV on and set it to channel 3 or 4 whichever the CH3 CH4 switch on the back of the TV is set to 2 Insert a tape with its record tab intact see pa
38. TR button three to ten times to start an OTR and select a recording length Press the REC ord OTR button twice The screen below will appear OTR 0 00 3 Press the REC ord OTR button until the desired recording length 30 minutes to four hours is in the upper left corner of the screen Recording will begin immediately Stopping an OTR To stop an OTR before recording is fin ished press the STOP button or the POWER button To cancel the OTR but continue recording press the REC ord OTR button repeatedly until REC appears on screen check the time remaining for an OTR after the OTR has been set press the STATUS button To change the recording length while an OTR is in progress press the REC ordVOTR button until the desired length is displayed on screen If you begin an OTR when a recording is paused the OTR will begin You can not pause the recording for example during commercials during an OTR mode If the preset time for a timer recording comes up during an OTR the OTR has priority e 600006006006090060060080609920606040040060000600060804006 9060949026 008000004800800000960900 600000006000604900660000090006600060006066582008800900090000609090900000090029 20460002820000009000009200009009000024094022229 19 Rerecording Tape Duplication 09959 9009009000490000909990000990904090960000000900900000099900009096009000 9090090000000090909000909000400900000000000000000000900909000009090090090
39. V FRONT will appear on screen 395 Ny e button on VCR 2 at You can also select L1 or L2 by using the CHANNEL Up Down button 5 the same time 3 Use the Tape SPEED button to select the recording speed of VCR 2 Point the remote control at VCR 2 Use the Remote Control Tape SPEED button to select SP LP or SLP Press the PLAY button on VCR 1 and the REC ord button on VCR 2 at the same time E e Unauthorized recording of copyrighted tele vision programs video tapes or other m rials may infringe on the rights of copyrign owners and violate copyright laws You can use either the AUDIO and VIDEO Input jacks on the front of VCR 2 or the AUDIO and VIDEO IN put jacks on the back of VCR 2 Put a blank tape in VCR 2 n Select channel 3 or 4 at the TV 666909096090900009 000009080000090000000998000099000060000908600000909090008300909000009090966000600000000009656060000060006006000009060990809 0 00006600909600009006600990000082a8080820005050020060000950090090000000000 9 20 Timer Recording amp e90 9009 0 9900900900004000609090490090900 9009000090009909000900900 00090090000090 900000409000900090909000006000090009000009092900020920900009000090929209099 Follow the steps below to program your VCR to record TV programs while you re away from home You can program up to eight timer record ings For each one the VCR will turn itself on record and turn itself
40. WER button If your TV comes on try the other TV buttons see pages 12 13 for details If your TV doesn t come on or if the other buttons don t work go to step 2 2 Find the brand of your TV on the list below and remember the number to the right of it 3 Press and release the MUTE button 4 Within thirty seconds after releasing the MUTE button press and release the TV button Within thirty seconds after releasing the TV button press the Number buttons to enter the code for your TV brand For example if you have a Zenith TV press Number but tons 0 5 6 Isai OAD Use the Number buttons to place your TV s code from the list below in the remote control 3 Remote Control Press the MUTE button Try step 1 again If the remote control works your T V you re finished If the remote control still doesn t work your TV repeat steps 2 5 using another code 696600409608098090900009000600000600090904 600422020900009060000960664006000220000 0009000000002009 2 Find the brand ry step 1 again If the remote control works of vour TV on your TV you re finished If the remote con y sli this list trol still doesn t work your TV repeat steps 2 5 using another code
41. any satellite hookups if you use accessory audio and video cables to connect your VCR to your TV you will have to program your VCR to accept line input To enter Line Input mode press 0 0 1 if audio video cables are connected via the AUDIO and VIDEO IN put jacks on the rear of the VCR or 0 0 2 if audio video cables are connected via the AUDIO and VIDEO Input jacks on the front of the VCR AV REAR or AV FRONT will appear on your TV screen briefly PN 66096586884466049884a4060080860080666094690540668000 80600848000006000850598080050000000085849800090800805208208000000990060909000090009090000592000904522000900000909096009 9 00000000005902 4480080060000808000020200000900 39 Other Hookups e 09 60909000000060090000090900990905900040 009600090009090000 0950000009909000990909 9 6 09090099090909029090909 0009009090900900090 0020 00090 099 Antenna Cable to VCR to TV Hookups Disconnect the antenna or cable from your Connect the antenna or cable to your VCR 1 TV to avoid confusion label all cable ends 2 and jacks on the TV before disconnecting anything COMBINATION VHE UHF SYSTEM d TTT 2 1111 eo 1 iuc ONLY OR UHF ONL ANT IN a E or in from antenna or cable B e pal F 300 75 ohm f CABLE BAX Transformer 4 CONTROL not supplied out to cable
42. appear The VCR must be turned off for a timer recording to take place If you forget to turn the VCR off PLEASE TURN OFF VCR FOR TIMER RECORDING flashes on your TV screen two minutes before a timer recording starts You can remove it by pressing the CLEAR but ton The VCR must be off for a timer recording to take place 9999990920909420009990099909009090900290009005990906099009000000990000900090009009099000040004200400090090000000990900090202042060099000000900000099009009090909009040090002090000900000909090 VCR POWER Timer Light Button POWER Button Number Buttons MENU Button CLEA Button Remote Control 6 6 4 6 4 oe 0 4 6 4 6 6 6 6 6 6 0 6 6 4 5 6 6 46 6 6 6 6 6 5 6 6 4 eed E PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED may appear and CLASH may flash on the screen when you finish set ting a timer recording This means that the timer recording you just programmed and another timer recording overlap and thus the cur rent timer recording will not be car ried out If the preset time for a timer record ing comes up during an OTR the OTR has 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 recordings may be lost If this case repeat the steps on pages seven and ten before re programming the timer recordings Please see page 37 for more notes 22 x Setting Up the Cable Box Controller 09
43. ayback Follow the steps below to program the VCR to play a tape over and over Press the MENU button to bring up the main menu display 2 Press the Number 2 button to select VCR SET UP 3 Press the Number 2 button to select REPEAT PLAY ON will appear on screen to the right of REPEAT PLAY Press the MENU button to exit Now when a tape has finished playing the VCR will rewind it and start playback again Time Search Follow the steps below to program the VCR to go to a place on a tape with a specified time counter number 1 While in Stop mode press the TIME SEARCH button to bring up the time search display 2 Press the Number buttons to enter the desired length of time you want to skip back or ahead For example for 1 hour 25 minutes press Number buttons 1 2 5 Or for five minutes press Number buttons 0 0 5 You must make an entry within 10 seconds of pressing the TIME SEARCH button Otherwise the VCR will cancel Time Search mode 3 Press the FF SEARCH or REW ind SEARCH button to skip ahead or back The VCR will skip over the desired length of time and begin NM X 32 Playback Options cont d 600900006094900 00940090900948900090900 0090009009090900000009 6000800 909000090900 906000600000990 06900000009000009000900090 000009909 0009009 0000900020090020 0002099 Time Counter Memory Follow the steps below to reset the time counter to zero at tape locat
44. ays or the Number 2 button to select Spanish on screen displays Press the MENU button The channel pro gram display shown below will appear CONNECT ANTENNA OR CAB TO VCR THEN PUSH CH UP KEY OR FOR PLAY ONLY PUSH STOP Press the CHANNEL Up button to begin automatic channel programming The VCR will place all of the channels you receive into its memory so when you scan through channels using the CHANNEL Up Down buttons you ll only scan through channels that you receive When channels are pro grammed AUTO SET COMPLETED will appear on screen briefly Then the TV will go to the lowest channel programmed Read and follow the steps below to play a tape Turn the TV on and set it to channel 3 or 4 Turn the TV on and set it to channel 3 or 4 whichever the CH3 CH4 switch on the back of the TV 1s set to 2 5 46 6 4 6 4 2 Insert Insert a tape in the VCR The power will a tape come on The VCR will place itself in VCR position automatically the VCR light and the Cassette Inside light on the display panel of the VCR will appear If the tape s record tab has been removed playback should start automatically Press the 3 REW ind SEARCH button 3 to rewind the tape If playback does not start automatically press the PLAY button to start playback To 4 Press the STOP button on the remote con sme CO
45. buttons to select another channel Timer Recording f the power fails for more than one minute programmed timer recordings may be lost t is best to finish programming a timer recording at least five minutes before the recording is scheduled to begin If after programming a timer record ing you turn the VCR power off with out putting a tape in the VCR the Timer light will blink If the record tab on a tape is missing Daylight Saving Time When automatic daylight saving time is set the clock time will change automati cally as follows on the first Sunday in April 2 00 AM to 3 00 AM on the last Sunday in October 2 00 AM to 1 00 AM During the April time change a timer the VCR will eject the tape The Timer light will blink 12 PM is noon 12 AM is midnight recording programmed to start between 2 00 AM and 2 59 AM will not record A timer recording programmed to end between 2 00 AM and 2 59 AM will end when the clock moves forward 2 00 AM During the October time change a recording cannot be started between the second 1 00 AM and 1 59 AM Power Failure Timer recordings and the time may be lost if the power fails for more than one minute Satellite Hookups Watching one TV channel while recording another may not be possible if you have a satellite hookup You may have to set your TV to chan nel 3 or 4 then make your channel selections at the satellite converter box With m
46. ce of a camcorder or another here Details are on page 19 VCR here Details are on AC Power Cord page 19 Connect to a standard household CH3 CH4 Switch wall outlet 120V 60Hz to supply Set to channel 3 or 4 to use power to the VCR your TV as a screen for your VCR Details are on page six RF OUT put Jack Use the supplied cable to connect this jack to the VHF UHF Input jack on your TV set Details are on page six 17 Recording One Channel Watching Another 0000000090 090909009009000909000900009000909090090909009000090000990000900900000009000000400090900009000909000009009090090909090900000901 1 Start a recording see page nine 2 6 6 6 6 6 0 0 0 TV and VCR Select the channel you want to watch Press the VCR TV button to put the VCR in TV position The VCR light will disappear from the VCR s display panel 3 Use the TV remote control to select the channel you want to watch 4 To return to the channel being recorded use the TV remote control or the TV to select channel 3 or 4 see page six for details Press the VCR TV button to put the VCR in VCR position The channel being recorded will appear on screen NOTE If a blue screen appears instead of the desired channel press the CHANNEL Up Down buttons to select an active channel Start a recording j i Oi i x GX aAa afla 9 9 2 ot Ot Oil
47. cord the model and serial numbers found on the product below Also please fill out and mail your warranty registration card promptly It will be easier for us to notify you if necessary MODEL SERIAL Philips Service Company 401 East Andrew Johnson Highway 615 475 8869 Jefferson City Tennessee 37760 EL4946E001 MAC 4103 12 94 Noter 69 6600909099090 009 06000 60058 6060090090092802520 9080085 060090800900900909 09049900008000000090 0949 060000000 0058000909 90 00 00090000 009 0 0009090 09 00 0909000 0000000000000 090 9909909 PTOI ee i TSS ESTES STL SSE Ana thithi pute w ae memener i aes sae naa OOP M AT ner es nante e Notes e6890909000000 00909 090 90900909809 90090098090600000990009000009090 099000 0600090090000000 00090909 0 0 000000 6000 00 000900900909 00 02009 000000909090900000 90000925000 0000 0400 9 attr Y s s 67 p e em hs uf ah s et f FU UT TOI s
48. e Recording One Channel Watching Another j One Touch Recording nh rr 18 Rerecording Tape Duplication 19 Timer Recording III nnn 20 Setting Up the Cable Box Controller e IR 22 Setting Up VCR Plus hn 24 Timer Recording With VCR Plus 27 Channel Memory hh hh hh htt 28 Language Daylight Saving Time Selection 30 Playback Options ee III 31 Playback Features RII 34 TV Code SetlliP qd CS rd fie ee A 35 Cable Converter Box Code Setting 1 n 36 Information You May Need Specifications Notes hh m
49. e main menu display Press the Number 3 button to select TUNER SET UP TO SELECT PUSH NO SHOWN 1 TV ON 2 CABLE TV 3 AUTO PROGRAMMING 4 ADD DELETE CH 5 CH MEMORY REVIEW TO END PUSH MENU 3 Press the Number 2 button if you have a cable Press the Number 1 button if you are using an antenna ON will appear beside TV or CABLE TV 4 Press the Number 3 button to select AUTO PROGRAMMING MEMORIZED CHANNEL PLEASE WAIT will appear on screen The VCR will place all chan nels you receive into its memory Wait for a few minutes while the VCR pro grams channels When programming is complete AUTO SET COMPLETED will appear on screen Then the lowest channel number placed in the VCR s memory will appear on screen Now when you press the CHANNEL Up Down buttons you will scan only through channels you receive 6 6 6 46 6 5 6 5 46 5 6 6 6 0 6 5 4 6 6 5 5 4 5 4 6 5 6 4 6 6 6 4 5 5 6 4 6 4 5 4 5 4 5 6 4 5 5 6 5 6 6 4 6 6 5 6 6 6 5 46 6 6 5 6 6 6 6 6 6 SRE Line Input mode will always be stored in the VCR s memory as channel 001 and 002 When you select channel 001 or 002 with the CHANNEL Up Down buttons AV REAR or AV FRONT will appear on the screen and LI or L2 will appear on the display panel of the VCR see page 19 for details 980690009480802080802668656000000 006000606060009 060096060009600060909099090 0089005062300822360080608860465658 66006582a4559 066 092600909096
50. een and the VCR will eject the tape e Recording options are on pages 17 27 You can change the tape speed while the VCR is recording but some distor tion will appear on the tape 809096060996906006000600040 0046 64848088508409080909900090000909900095000060000909006060060690009609040606000200000090005909000000000090009900060066000060000000909000999999000600006060000000496040200200000000020090 10 Setting the Clock ene000000 00040099009900909990040909090909009090090900009002900000009090040000900990009909090009000900000900040090900000090000000000000000000900900000 Follow the steps below to set your VCR s clock Make sure e The VCR is on and in VCR posi tion see page 13 e You make each entry within 60 seconds of the previous entry oth erwise the VCR will exit Clock Set mode and you will have to start over Press the MENU button to bring up the main menu display TO SELECT PUSH NO SHOWN 1 PROGRAM 2 VCR SET UP 3 TUNER SET UP 4 CLOCK SET 5 DAYLIGHT SAV TIME 6 CABLE 8OX CONTROLLER TO END PUSH MENU 2 Press the Number 4 button to select CLOCK SET Ti TSN DATE lt TO END PUSH MENU Press two Nurfiber buttons for the hour s and two Number buttons for the minute s Then press 1 for AM or 2 fot PM For example for 2 15 PM press 02 15 2 Enter a 0 before single digit num bers Entries that do not match the clock s internal calendar will cause a questio
51. el including scrambled channels However channel selections must be made at the cable converter box This means that You can record any channel by using the your remote control to select channels on the cable converter box se Cable Converter Box Code Setting on page 36 If you set up the cable box controller the VCR will select the cable converter box channel automatically when you program a timer recording You can only program a timer recording for one channel at a time e When you are prompted to enter the channel you want to record select channel 3 or 4 whichever is the output channel of your cable converter box Set your cable converter box to the channel you want to record Leave the cable converter box on while you are recording You cannot view a channel other than the one you are recording the instructions on page 17 do not work with this hookup You cannot program channels with this hookup as discussed on pages 7 and 28 Watching TV With the VCR Off 1 Use the TV channel selector to set the TV to the same channel as the output channel of the cable converter box 2 Use the cable converter box channel selector to select the channel you want to watch 94969609909094860 0600009009909090600000490422009 00 605909000990909 0000094000 00099 009 06000992099 To program a timer recording with this hookup see If you set up the cable box controller above left
52. g Up Your VCR 6 6 6 4 5 46 5 6 4 5 46 6 6 6 6 5 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 0 4 6 46 4 5 4 4 0 5 4 6 6 5 4 5 6 6 6 5 6 6 5 6 46 5 46 0 0 4 6 5 6 6 6 6 6 6 5 5 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 5 6 6 6 6 0 6 5 6 6 4 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 4 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 The basic VCR TV connection antenna cable to VCR to TV is shown below For other hookups including those that use cable converter descrambler boxes see pages 38 41 1 Disconnect the antenna or cable from your TV 2 Connect the antenna cable to your VCR 3 Connect your VCR to your TV with the black RF coaxial cable 4 Select channel 3 or 4 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 oper ate your VCR with your TV set the TV to the same channel For example when playing a tape if the CH3 CHA switch is set to CH3 the TV should be on channel 3 Back of TV example only Bm Antenna VHF UHF lt VHF UHF Combination Antenna Jack p Antenna VHF UHF ANT IN Jack Back of YCR ws RF OU1 Jack Antenna or Cable Back of TV example only ANT IN Jack ae pes Back of VCR RF Coaxial Cable aruni Wall Outlet supplied VHF UHF Combination Antenna Jack
53. ge five in the VCR The power will come on and the Cassette Inside light will appear 3 If the VCR light on the display panel of the VCR appears go to step 4 If the VCR light does not appear press the VCR TV button once Make sure the Insert a tape VCR light is on 8 To stop recording press the STOP button 7 Press the Tape SPEED button on the remote control until the desired tape speed see page five appears on screen Press the PAUSE Use the CHANNEL STILL button to pause 5 Up Down buttons recording To start Use the CHANNEL Up Down buttons recording again press the PAUSE STILL button again or Number buttons tO select thethannel you want to record Press the Tape SPEED button to select tape speed or Number buttons to select the channel to be recorded Press the REC ord OTR button once to start recording 7 To pause the recording for example dur ing commercials press the PAUSE STILL button To start recording again press the REC ord OTR button or the PAUSE STILL button again 9 To stop recording press the STOP button 6 Press the REC ord OTR button once to start recording Remote Control 0 00909009000909000990909909090900090460 090990600090040 640000960060009 90 000090905240000900 0009090009000924229 If the REC ordyOTR button is pressed while a tape without a record tab is in the VCR PROTECTED CASSETTE CANNOT RECORD will appear on scr
54. ght Lite lighted keypad Features include Preprogrammed Autoscan and Manual Code Setup On screen capabilities Menu programming Spanish instructions included Toll free customer assistance number included p 0 VHS Head Cleaner Your Cost 4 99 Protect the quality of your VHS VCR or camcorder performance Proper maintenance using the VHS Head Cleaner ensures clearer sharper pictures and better sound Features include e Advanced alternating wet dry system removes dust and dir without leaving residue Easily stores along with othei VHS tapes e Cleaning fluid stores in convenient hideaway door iB7270E0t VCR MAC43 Printed in Hong Kor QVMN01576 H3370UD
55. he TV with the VCR turned off Input Jacks 42 Before Requesting Service 6 90 690909009292494 06900000000909 90900009009009000 0009909 40 0000 0580600 000949900090000900 40 004009900000 00 000009000909452409000090600009602099090009009 000009090220 9 If you are having problems with your VCR check the following list of problems and possible solutions before requesting ser vice You may be able to solve the problem yourself Power No power Power failure Recording Playback TV program cannot be recorded VCR will not perform a timer recording There is no playback picture or the playback picture is noisy or contains streaks During special effects playback the picture is noisy or contains vertical jitter when using a TV with an automatic vertical hold control The top of the playback pictures waves back and forth excessively Remote Control VCR cannot be controlled with remote control Number buttons won t work for channels above 69 continued on page 43 Periodic maintenance is required to maintain your VCR s continued excellent performance Your VCR has an automatic head cleaning system that helps prevent clogging of the video heads Cleaning is performed each time you insert or remove a video cas sette However this feature is preventative only If the video heads are very clogged take your VCR to an authorized service center 5 6 5 6 5 5 6 6
56. ing you Make sure a tape isn t already in the VCR by pressing the STOP EJECT button on the VCR or the EJECT button on the remote control Make sure the power plug is completely connected to an AC alternating current Make sure the tape has a record tab page five To enable the quick play mechanism the cylinder will rotate for about five seconds This is normal Select CABLE TV from the tuner setup display then auto program channels 96909 6 009860608 9009009090 0009 940092492090 00 009000 6009022030900500000000090020000090990900009909 009009800080 9900 009090 90 0000 4 0 00900 0252 0 00 0 09050900 6 2000200000 00900 002029 Glossary AUDIO IN put OUT put Jacks jacks located on the back of the VCR which are used to record audio from another source input or send audio to another source output Auto Programming Programming process in which the VCR scans all available channels and places the ones you receive in its mem ory Then when you push the CHANNEL Up Down but tons 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 Cable all standard channels can be received without a cable converter box Dubbing copying a tape using a second VCR Frame a single still picture HQ high quality a feature in the
57. ions you want to refer to later Press the STATUS button The time counter display will appear on screen 2 Play fast forward or rewind a tape to the location that you would like to refer to later 3 Press the CLEAR button to reset the time counter to zero 4 Press the MEMORY button to memorize the tape location M will appear on screen 5 To return to the previous point at which the time counter was reset to zero when in Stop mode press the REW ind Y SEARCH button To return to the next point at which the time counter was reset to zero when in Stop mode press the FF SEARCH button 09099090909960660090990960969990906009000009090600000090009240960900600 60960 6 60000090060084695000090960090990900909090852880060060086060660906606546006006058442484880888500500900858080800000900000000900900900000 000000000 0020000008 Play fast forward or rewind a tape to the point that you would like to refer to later When in Stop mode press the REW ind SEARCH or FF SEARCH button to return to the previous or next place the time counter was reset to Zero 1 Press the STATUS button to bring up the Time Counter display 3 Press the CLEAR but ton to reset the time counter to zero OID 4 Press the MEMORY Remote Control button to memorize the tape location 33 Playback Options cont d N SERRE Siete Remote Control 6 6 4 6 6 6 46 6
58. just the track ing see page 34 for details REC ord Button Press to once start a recording see page nine for details Or press thtee to ten times to start a one touch recording an immediate recording 30 minutes to four hours long of the channel you are watching see page 18 for details Press once to stop the tape Press again to eject the tape PAUSE Button In Record mode press to temporarily stop the recording pause In Play mode press to freeze the picture still Press a second time to resume normal recording or playback Details are on page 33 16 Rear Panel 60909009090090009900090 0090900099090900909009000059004909000 09499000900 6009000904900090990900000090000099000900000909009900009000000000900000000090000909 ANT enna IN put Jack Connect your antenna or cable here Details are on page six CABLE BOX CONTROL Jack Connect a cable box controller here Details are on pages 38 41 AUDIO IN put Jack Connect a cable coming from the audio out put jack of a camcorder another VCR or an audio source here Details are on page 19 AUDIO OUT put Jack Connect a cable coming from the audio inpu jack of a camcorder another VCR or an audio source here Details are on page 19 IET 1111 VIDEO OUT put Jack VIDEO IN put Jack Connect a cable coming from the Connect a cable coming video input jack of a camcorder from the video output jack another VCR or an audio sour
59. l calendar the entry will be rejected and a question mark wi appear on screen If you press the MENU button while you are setting the clock the on screen will return to the program you were watching If this happens start over M 1 23 45 Tape Counter Speed and Counter Memory 0 0909909909009609099 00099 05000040990020900 09000000 002229 If the channel you select has no broad cast the screen will become a solid blue field The screen will remain blue until you select an active channel You may bring up the status display at any time by pressing the STATUS button The exception is when viewing a still picture or a slow motion picture or when the FF SEARCH or REW indy SEARCH button is pressed during play back Channel numbers when tuned are dis played as an overlay for a few seconds 006040000000009900000090960900900900000409009049009900000990900000060009090208000000009900090000009090000000 0000900990000400000900000009990999000000000000009999000000000200090000000 11 On Screen Displays nnn ie Function Button Pressed Time VCR Status Display A status display which includes the current time channel and other informa tion see illustration of the status display at left will appear when you press the STATUS button or when certain function buttons are pressed You can choose when you want the status display to appear and for how long it will appear
60. ll start immediately Or to skip step 3 press the MENU button All on screen displays will be in English To skip step 4 press the STOP button Channels will not be programmed and TUNER NOT SET will appear on screen To change the language or program channels at a later time follow the steps on pages 26 and 30 If you try to program channels when there is no antenna or cable connected to the VCR programming will appear to take place but eventually NO TV SIGNALS will appear on screen If this happens connect an antenna or cable to the VCR and try again You cannot program channels if a cable converter box is connected to a VCR that is connected to a TV If you have this kind of connection see page 38 for details 090000400000900000090000090909090999090949099240090909060900009090909909009009090400009420905000000000009000060000000009000009900090600090000940000900000909090900000900902020000090999090 9 Before turning on your VCR make sure there are batteries in the remote control and the VCR and TV are connected see pages five and six Turn the TV on Set it to the same channel as the CH3 CH4 switch on the back of the VCR 2 Press the VCR button then the POWER button The VCR light will appear and the language select display shown below will appear TO SELECT PUSH NO SHOWN 1 ENGLISH ON 2 ESPANOL MAKE SELECTION OR PUSH MENU TO CONTINUE 3 Press the Number 1 button to select English on screen displ
61. n Releasing the dial stops the picture in the Still mode Press the PLAY button to release the Still mode dm G2 N When in play mode press and release the FF SEARCH or FF SEARCH REW ind SEARCH button A fast forward or reverse picture search Button will begin VAR iable 2 To return to playback press the PLAY button SLOW Buttons Super High Speed Searching LP SLP mode When in play mode press the FF SEARCH or REW ind SEARCH but PLAY Button ton then press again The unit will now search in super high speed To return to normal playback press the PLAY button Playing a Tape at Double Speed Buron When in Play mode press the X2 PLAY button The picture will run at SLOW Button twice normal playback speed STOP Button 2 To return to normal playback press the X2 PLAY or the PLAY button i JOG SHUTTLE Viewing a Still Picture Button When in Play mode press the PAUSE STILL button A still picture Jog Shuttle e frozen image will appear on screen Light T TC E Jog Dial o advance the still picture frame by frame press the rame ADV ance button Shuttle Ring To release the still picture and return to normal playback press the F rame PLAY or PAUSE STILL button ADV ance Button Viewing a Slow Motion Picture X2 PLAY When ip Play mode press the SLOW button The tape will play in slow Button motion E ST PAUSE NOTE You can control the speed of slow motion playback by pre
62. n use the Number buttons to enter the correct number If you don t complete steps 4 7 within 60 seconds of completing the previous step CABLE BOX CONTROL IS OFF will appear on screen for three seconds then the on screen display will disappear Although the provided cable box controller can be operated with many different cable converter box brands it may not work with your cable converter box If your cable converter box does not respond to any of the codes on page 36 you cannot select channels at the VCR when pro gramming a timer recording If this happens you must turn the cable box on and tune it to the channel you want to record before a timer recording is programmed to start You may ask your cable company about the possibility of exchanging your current cable box for one that can be operated with this remote control You can use the VCR and cable box controller to change the cable box channel only when programming a timer recording If your cable box cannot be controlled by a remote control you will not be able to select channels at the VCR when program ming a timer recording In this case you must turn the cable box on and tune it to the channel you want to record before q timer recording is programmed to start 24 Setting Up VCR Plus e 099 90909009000 09040090990900090000099909099009990000900909600090000000000900009000900000990925099090900 0000090999900000000000900900000000909000090 First fill in the boxes on
63. ns mark to appear on screen To make corrections press the CLEAR button until the number _ you want to correct is flashing Then enter the correct number TIME 02 15 PM MONTH TO CORRECT PUSH CLEAR TO END PUSH MENU Press two Number buttons for the month two Number buttons for the day and two Number buttons for the year For example for July 1 1995 press 07 01 95 The day of the week will appear automatically TIME 2 15 PM DATE 07 01 95 SAT TO CORRECT PUSH CLEAR TO END PUSH MENU Press the MENU button to start the clock The screen will return to the program you were watching a0000900900099000090900906000096900000996000249004242008909000000900090009909000090009500900000000020000009900000000000900000990000600600660000200900900000000006600000200000000090090000009090000 9 Remote Control FET 4 A wa G Tw MENU Button Number Buttons 49 909090900900 090 099004960990099000 00 000909902020 0 2209 E reset the clock follow the steps above To display the time press the STATUS button A status display which includes the time will appear on screen For details see On Screen Displays on page 11 Power failures for more than one minute can cause you to lose your clock setting as well as programmed chan nels If this happens follow the steps on pages seven and ten If the numbers entered do not match the VCR s interna
64. o select your ee ed CABLE BOX CONTROLLER SELECT CHANNEL NUMBER verter box is 3 CABLE BOX CONTROLLER 03 press Number OFF TO CORRECT PUSH CLEAR buttons 0 3 TO SELECT PUSH NUMBER TO END PUSH MENU 2 OFF TO END PUSH MENU 8 Press the MENU button CABLE BOX CONTROL IS ON will Press the Nunfber 1 button to select Hier dien IOCIS s oras ON ON will appear on screen below ppear CABLE BOX CONTROLLER CABLE BOX CONTROLLER ON CABLE BOX CONTROL IS ON TO SELECT PUSH NUMBER 1 ON 2 OFF TO END PUSH MENU 5 Press the MENU button then enter the code for your brand of cable con verter box YOUR CABLE BOX CODE NO SELECT CODE NUMBER Wit TO END PUSH MENU 4 23 Setting Up the Cable Box Controller cont d 9 6066 600 9909090800828800952290909 90 09520900900 090 90 09960600850 00 4 005002230900990009 60909042 009090009052000009 090 009 409 00 00 000 0 09 09609 00900
65. off automatically Before you begin make sure Channels have been programmed The clock has been set 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 The VCR is in VCR position You must do each step within 60 sec onds of completing the previous step If you don t you will have to start again at step 1 Press the MENU button to bring up the main menu display TO SELECT PUSH NO SHOWN 1 PROGRAM 2 VCR SET UP 3 TUNER SET UP 4 CLOCK SET 5 DAYLIGHT SAV TIME 6 CABLE BOX CONTROLLER TO END PUSH MENU 2 Press the Number 1 button on the remote control to select PROGRAM TO SELECT PUSH NO SHOWN 1 ONCE 2 DAILY 3 WEEKLY 4 PROGRAM REVIEW TO END PUSH MENU 3 Select a once daily or weekly record ing Press the Number 1 button to select ONCE The VCR will record a TV program on any day you choose up to 12 months away Press the Number 2 button to select DAILY The VCR will record from Monday to Friday starting at the same time and for the same length of time Press the Number 3 button to select WEEKLY The VCR will record on the same day at the same time and for the same length every week DAILY PROGRAM MON FRI 1 A Daily PROGRANC 12849 amp TP7 lt Recording Menu Screen SELECT PROGRAM NUMBER TO END PUSH MENU 4 Use the Number buttons I 8 to select a
66. ording and playback For details see page five Channel Line Input Display When a number appears here the number is the channel selected When L1 or L2 appears here Line Input mode has been selected Select line input by pressing Number buttons 0 0 1 or 0 0 2 or by pressing the CHANNEL Up Down buttons until AV REAR or AV 1 t 66 99 paid Tight M FRONT appears on screen Exit Line Input mode by selecting a chan s light appears nel with the CHANNEL Up Down or Number buttons when the Memory function is in select ed For details See Clock Display page 32 This light tells you the current time when the clock is set 00990900009990999009009940499990999990990009990909000900009099090000099000009909000900009009090909000000090590090990000900900999000900009000099992 Symbols The symbols will Reverse Play Mode FE Still Mode appear on the display panel to indicate the Rewind Search Mode current mode or operation of the VCR Fast Forward Search Mode 2 Play Mode Slow F Advance Mode Record Mode Reverse Slow Mode w a b S T A pa E cae oe ee hAnada e o POWER Button Press to turn the power on or off Wireless Remote Sensor Receives an infrared signal from your remote control so you can operate your VCR from a distance 15 Front Panel
67. osition Use to watch a tape monitor a recording or watch a TV broadcast using the CHANNEL Up Down or Number buttons TV Position a Use to watch TV or to watch one program while recording Details are on pag ndaiD J m S Shaded boxes indicate TV control and cable converter box control buttons They may or may not operate your TV or cable con verter box See pages 35 and 36 for details Press the VCR button on the remote control before pressing other VCR operation buttons on the remote control e Press the TV button on the remote control before pressing other TV control buttons on the remote control a Denne than ODT Lis tine an than vamata nautentl hofara nerocoma nathar rahla canverter har rantral hriftnn ec nn the remote contrnl I4 Display Panel Information about VCR 5 is displayed here Cassette Compartment Insert a tape here O Cassette Inside Light This light appears when there is a tape In the VCR Light This light tells you the operation mode of the VCR Play Rewind Fast Forward etc See Feature Light Symbols below slows when a timer recording or one touch s been set It flashes when a timer record set but a tape has not been placed in the ashes when a timer recording has fin other timer recording is programmed S Speed Light Sp T P Mod This light tells you the tape speed during rec
68. position in which to store the timer recording Flashing numbers indicate an open position one in which a timer recording has not yet been stored NOTE If you select a number that has already been used to store a timer recording PREVIOUSLY SET PRO GRAM will appear on screen for a few seconds Then information about the program in that position will be dis played on screen If this happens press the MENU button twice Then start again at step 1 3 If you are using a standard antenna to VCR to TV hookup enter the channel of the TV program you want to record you must enter a O before all single digit chan nels If you are recording from line input press 0 0 AV REAR will appear on screen If you are recording using a cable con verter box select the output channel of your cable converter box See pages 22 23 ONE TIME PROGRAM Oy PROGRAM CHANNEL TANT TO CORRECT PUSH CLEAR Q END PUSH MENU 6 Press two Number buttons for the hour you want the recording to begin Press number buttons for the minute s you want the recording to begin Press 1 for AM or 2 for PM For example for 9 30 PM press 09 30 2 ONE TIME PROGRAM PROGRAM 1 CHANNEL TMEON IN TO CORRECT PUSH CLEAR TO END PUSH MENU 7 Follow the instructions in step 6 to set the recording s stop time AM or PM will be set automatically 21 Timer Recording contd 6 6 6 6 5 6 6
69. ppear If needed press the VCR PLUS ENTER button and repeat steps 2 to 5 When you are finished go to step 7 Turn off the VCR power The Timer light will appear The VCR must be turned off for a timer recording to take place If you forget to turn the VCR off PLEASE TURN OFF VCR FOR TIMER RECORDING flashes on your TV screen two minutes before a timer recording starts You can remove it by pressing the CLEAR but ton Lb VCR must be off for a timer recording to take place 28 Channel Memory 909 909 9 09 09068909080900 8009090009 90000 90090 00900 90900 090 90 00 40 09090925209000909 0 09 090 06000909600 080090 000 090900905000000 00 9 0 0009090000000 090900 009 6050 4645 00902900009000 0090 0292 Programming Channels Although your VCR automatically memo rizes the channels you receive when you turn it on for the first time this function lets you reprogram channels Remote Control 4 Press the Number 3 button to select g o 0 AUTO PRO 1 Cm GRAMMING 5 3 ce Ojo gt Press the MENU button to bring up the main menu display 2 Press the Number TO SELECT PUSH NO SHOWN Press the Number 1 1 PROGRAM 2 VORS 3 TUNER SET UP button to select TV if 3 button to select TO END PUSH MENU or the Number 2 but ton to select CABLE 1 2 TV if you have a Press the MENU cable button to bring up th
70. press the TRACKING Up Down buttons on the remote control NOTES To return tracking to the position it was in when the VCR was shipped from the factory press at the same time the CHANNEL Up Down buttons on the VCR Tracking is returned to auto tracking when a tape is inserted or when the STOP button is pressed to halt playback The CHANNEL Up Down buttons also adjust tracking when the VCR is in Play mode When the VCR is in Slow mode auto tracking will not work Instead use the TRACKING Up Down buttons to reduce noise lines in slow motion play back Manual tracking will not operate when the VCR is in Still mode If you want to reduce noise lines in a still picture place the unit in Slow mode Use the TRACKING Up Down buttons to remove the noise lines Then return to Still mode 35 TV Code Setting c000900000000000000000040000000090090000900040000009000000000090000000900900909000000009000900900 000000000900 09000000 09000000000 0020 1 Press the TV button then the POWER but ton to see if the remote control operates your TV If it doesn t go to step 2 4 Press and release the TV button Your VCR remote control may be able to operate your TV If the remote control doesn t operate your TV now find your brand of TV on the list at right and follow the steps below to program your remote control accordingly 1 Point the remote control at your TV and press the TV button Then press the PO
71. raid to try a fea ture You cannot hurt your VCR by trying any of the features in this manual So read on and relax Before doing anything else record the VCR s model and serial numbers in the spaces provided on page two These num bers will help us assist you if you ever call for help 4 Table of Contents 000029000000900900009900090990069040000909099900040900090900099000000994000000900900000000900000909009009000900000090000900409000000000000000909 Getting Started 22 ce OP ac REND OR ERG S kuk uQ apupa wakaka 3 Table of COMES l vum emm e EIC RR SCRI oe Ree d ca dcl d 4 Before Using Your VCR hmm 5 Hooking Up Your VCR hm 6 Turning on Your VCR hh 7 Playing gt gt p IX exa tease SD dac ite ge sp e pes gus 8 Recording Ewin auqa bua pea qua pcenis 9 Setting the Clock lesse HII hh nn 10 Operating Your VCR On Screen Displays Rh E 11 Remote Control Buttons sidecases anes PETET 12 Display Panel hA hh n 14 Front Panel EXER 2 one sdb pp UN ga die 13 Rear Panel 2 406 044 ow eae qid da ick Vua dra ed ame See 16 Doing Mor
72. s incorrect for example too short If this hap pens press the CLEAR button to clear the number then enter the correct number CLASH may flash on the screen at step 2 This means that the timer recording you just programmed and another timer recording overlap and thus the current timer recording will not be carried out To quit VCR Plus programming at any step press the MENU button The on screen display will disappear from the TV screen If the preset time for a timer recording comes up during an OTR the OTR has 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 recordings may be lost If this case repeat the steps on pages seven and ten before re programming the timer recordings See page 37 for more notes 9 9 0966009 09096060606009065009058900006060906066000090006096060609099906060900600 609090600060000006060006 90900580900929060090009006006000960606066000006000906000940040609868004508060088424268888a85028000208090000000900000092090000002009 Read steps 1 7 to program a timer recording using VCR Plus numbers Before you begin make sure Channels have been programmed The clock has been set 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 The VCR is in VCR position You have selected CABLE TV or TV at the TUNE
73. s of numbers press the pages 24 25 For stations whose guide Number 1 button to view another channels and user channels are not the screen of numbers Make sure these same press two Number buttons for numbers correspond to the boxes you the guide channel and two Number filled in in step 1 Then press the buttons for the user channel Always enter 0 before any single digit channels If you select line input for the user channel press 0 0 AUX will appear on screen USER CH C O END PUSH MENU GUIDE CHANNEL SET SELECT USER CH NO GUIDE CH 28 USER CH TO CORRECT PUSH CLEAR O END PUSH MENU 999909096060609909 060900500605280060 908000 900080090080909909 09990699090999009009000 0090900 0090900900099 0909000800909090000900920000006000090909 099090909 0 00800000 0609000009 06 00009009090909909028009609206400 60660000000 060400822002020200202909 27 Timer Recording With VCR Plus 006900990909009000909090940000960900090900900900090 940400900040000900 0000900090900909090990909000090900000009000900009009090900092000009909900020000000902 9 Remote Control POWER Button VCR PLUS ENTER Number Button Buttons MENU Button CLEAR Button 60659 0099 909006 0909 06090490 0 9 60 0 0 090094 060 0 0 0002 00 000090 029 9 If CODE ERROR appears at step 2 after you enter the VCR Plus number the number you entered wa
74. ssing PAUS pros 34 Playback Features 0 60099060 09 90600600909 909 909 900900090909090000 0009 09909605000090900 9009006 6000009 00 00 00 90 0020009 000090000000 909090000 0 0484009 090 00092090 000090 00009252 009 06049900000000000909 Remote Control oi g S S BJ ox O AAO AA E POWER Button The following playback features will always operate Automatic Playback When you put a tape in the VCR the power will come on automatically If the tape s record tab is missing playback will begin Automatic Rewind Eject Off When a tape is played fast forwarded or recorded to its end the VCR will rewind the tape enter Stop mode and eject the tape Then the VCR will turn itself off Memory Rewind Power Off When the POWER button is pressed while the VCR is rewinding a tape the VCR will turn itself off when it has finished rewinding REWIND POWER OFF will appear on screen Tape Eject A tape can be ejected with the VCR power on or off but the VCR must be plugged in A tape cannot be ejected when a timer recording is programmed TRACKING Auto Tracking Up Down The VCR has automatic tracking which continually adjusts tracking to give Buttons you the best possible picture quality With some recordings however you may get a better picture using the manual tracking controls see below Manual Tracking To adjust the tracking manually
75. t Playback 1 Press the MENU but ton to bring up the main menu display 4 Press the MENU but ton to exit Press the Number 2 button to select VCR SET UP 3 Press the Number 2 button to select REPEAT PLAY 6 4 4 8 0 amp 6 6 Remote Control 3 Press the FF SEARCH or REW ind SEARCH button to skip ahead or back 2 Use the Number but tons to enter the desired counter number 1 Press the TIME SEARCH button to bring up the time search display 6 0 6 4 6 6 6 6 6 6 4 6 6 4 4 4 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 46 te 4 Remote Control The VCR will stay in Repeat Play mode until you cancel Repeat Play mode To do this follow steps 1 2 under Repeat Playback At step three press the Number 1 button to select NORMAL PLAY The time counter memory does not function when the VCR is in Repeat Play mode You can exit Time Search mode by pressing the TIME SEARCH button To cancel Time Search mode when the VCR is fast forwarding or rewinding press J CUT AT ID ss 6 4 6 4 6 4 E eo Repeat Pl
76. t the tape automatically to forward or rewind Details are on page 31 Tape SPEED Button Press to select recording speed SP LP or SLP EJECT Button Press to eject the tape F rame ADV ance Button Press when in Still mode to advance the picture one frame at a time l Details are on page 33 SKIP SEARCH Button Press during playback to skip forward 30 seconds of the tape Press up to six times in a row to skip up to three minutes of the tape verter box See pages 35 and 36 for details X2 PLAY Button When in Play mode press to watch a tape at two times nor mal playback speed Details are on page 33 Shaded boxes indicate TV control and cable converter box control buttons They may or may not operate your TV or cable con Press the VCR button on the remote control before pressing other VCR operation buttons on the remote control Press the TV button on the remote control before pressing other TV control buttons on the remote control Press the CBL button on the remote control before pressing other cable converter box control buttons on the remote control 13 Remote Control Buttons cont d 09 90900009090909409000909909000009 40000909090900090090900000909 9000090900000090 060090009900600090900000020009 0000090909000909000000200009009000009090000009 STOP Button Press to stop the tape EE rin PA the PLAY Button VCR controls Press to play a tape Also press to release
77. the remote control 3 Press the MUTE button 6 Try step 1 again If the remote control works your cable converter box you re finished If the remote control still doesn t work your cable convert er box repeat steps 2 5 using another code 2 Find the brand of your cable converter box on this list 4 4 4 4 4 6 6 6 6 6 6 5 6 5 6 6 6 5 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 4 6 0 6 6 46 6 6 6 6 6 5 46 6 4 0 6 6 6 5 462 0 6 5 4 0 6 4 0 2 2 0 men Although the remote control that comes with your VCR will work most Magnavox cable converter boxs as well as many cable converter boxs sold under other brand names it is possible that the remote control will not operate your cable converter box f you had to program the remote control to operate your cable convert er box here whenever you replace the batteries in the remote control you will have to program the remote control again 37 Specifications Notes 0509600090009000909090090 000090909000900000900 00090009009400009900400 000909090 000900006006 09009 0909 409000900900009090900000000900900000009004000000002022 Hooking Up Your VCR Line Input If the reception on all channels is poor If you accidentally enter Line Input you may need to tune your TV set again mode AV REAR or AV FRONT will appear on your TV screen briefly press the CHANNEL Up Down buttons or use the Number
78. this page It will only take a few minutes and you must do it if you want your VCR s VCR Plus to 1 work properly Since the channel numbers of the stations you receive may not be the same as the station numbers and since channel num bers differ from area to area you must program the VCR with your local channel information To fill in the boxes you will need 1 a cable channel line up list if applicable you can request one from your cable company and 2 a chart that lists VCR Plus guide channel numbers which you can find in your TV guide or the TV listings of your local newspaper TV Channels Cable Channels VCR Plus VCR Plus Local TV Stations Guide Channel call letters Number GUIDE CH Cable Channel Number USER CH Local Channel Number USER CH Cable Stations Guide Channel call letters Number GUIDE CH 25 Setting Up VCR Plus cont d 99090909009990999 9 0690090009990000900890900000090000 0040099 909 90 0900992520909009000020909 996009900909 0949009002090000900900009909009099009000200000 00000020090260090029 Use the following charts if you need extra space TV Channels Cable Channel oO VCR Plus C Cable Stations Guide Channel able Channel Number Local Channel Number 5 lus Local TV Stations Guide Channel call letters CHS USER CH call letters Number USER CH GUIDE CH 26 Setting Up VCR Plus cont d 9 0 900 400090904
79. top of the TV screen may waver during playback To stop this slowly turn the horizontal hold control on the TV If the TV does not have a horizontal hold con trol or if adjusting the control does not help contact your TV service center Press VCR button on the remote control then try again Aim the remote control directly at the VCR s remote sensor page five Remove all obstacles between the remote control and the VCR page five Inspect and or replace the batteries in the remote control page five Select CABLE TV from the tuner setup display then auto program channels page 28 43 Glossary 6 06069 4090909 09600090 09989 9909090 9090900658440050909009 99099 09080090099009006595 095090000090099090 900 00504 4000908000 90495 00 00 0 9959090 0 09 4 29 6 900 4 0 0600000000990 9008000 0 26069506990909 02492429 continued from page 42 Miscellaneous TV programs cannot be watched normally Tape cannot be inserted Tape cannot be removed outlet VCR ejects tape when the REC ord OTR button is pressed or when the VCR power is turned off to set the timer The motor cylinder rotates even when the VCR is in Stop mode Channels above 13 cannot be received page 28 Put the VCR in TV position pages 13 16 Check the connections between the VCR TV and the antenna cable page six Insert the tape window side up with the record tab fac
80. tt 37 Other Hookups Sassen ERE XA uma ud qu pace uia 38 Before Requesting Service n rtr 42 CISSSSEV ewe e RO CIE T 43 WARAN ites ta pasas asa IS dene acces ded didi d aie tee nk INGLES ors oe on lS EORR cR Rondo bE ES usapu doo rdg a E s ered 45 1 oT TOT OPO LET 47 5 Before Using Your VCR UELLE e tic cd LAE Using the Remote Control Putting Batteries in the Remote Control 1 Remove the battery compartment lid on the bottom of the remote con trol by sliding it in the direction of the arrow 2 Place two AAA batteries inside the battery compartment with their polarities and ends aligned as indicated 3 Replace the battery compartment lid control at the VCR s remote sen sor making sure to stay within the angle shown VCR Button A Do not put objects between the remote control and the VCR To select channels 1 9 using the number buttons first press 0 then press the desired channel number For exam ple for channel 6 press 0 6 100 Button To select channels 100 125 using the number buttons first press the 100 button then press the last two digits of the desired channel For example for chan nel 117 press 100 l 7 The 100 button will work only when selecting cable channels 0 ot
81. verter box buttons see pages 12 13 for details If your cable converter box doesn t come on or if the other buttons don t work go to step 2 2 Find the brand of your cable converter box on the list below and remember the number to the right of it 3 Press and release the MUTE button 4 Within thirty seconds after releasing the MUTE button press and release the CBL button 5 Within thirty seconds after releasing the CBL button press the Number buttons to enter the code far your cable converter box brand For example if you have a Zenith cable converter box press Number buttons 1 3 6 Try step 1 again If the remote control works your cable converter box you re finished If the remote control still doesn t work your cable con verter box repeat steps 2 5 using another code E is no guarantee that the remote control will work your cable converter hox 69909990906090699090090068026005806090884860606500909 09090965009609060806090966005600806050999090905000584300092800684 68600846080060600604 09402006002606000009600095949 060460609696560456090653060586 6060090060060990090060000 0200232004 52500 Remote Control 1 Press the CBL button then the POWER button to see if the remote control oper ates your cable converter box If it doesn t go to step 2 4 Press and release the CBL button Use the Number buttons to place your cable converter box s code from the list below in

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