Magnavox VRZ223AT owner manual Helpful Hints

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If you are having problems with your product, check this list of problems and possible solutions before requesting service. You may be able to solve the problem yourself.

If you need to call a customer service representative, please know the model number and serial number of your product before you call. This information is displayed on the back of the product. Also, please take a moment to identify the problem you are having, and be prepared to explain this to the representative. If you believe the representative will need to help you with operations, please stay near the product. Our representatives will be happy to assist you.

No power

Make sure the power plug is completely connected to an AC (alternating current) outlet.

Make sure the power is turned on.

Power Failure

Timer recordings and the clock setting may be lost if the power fails for more than one minute. See page 15 to reset your clock. See pages 28 - 35 to reprogram your timer recordings.

A TV program cannot be recorded.

Check the connections between the VCR, TV, antenna/cable, and Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System (if applicable) (pages six - 10).

Make sure the tape has a record tab (page five).

Check the TV/VCR position (page 22).

Check the CH3/CH4 switch (pages six - nine).

The VCR will not perform a timer recording.

Make sure the recording start and stop times are set correctly (pages 28 - 35).

Make sure a tape is in the VCR and the tape has a record tab (page five). If, after programming a timer recording, you turn off the VCR power without putting a tape in the VCR, the Timer light will blink.

If the record tab on a tape is missing, the VCR will eject the tape. The Timer light will blink.

Make sure the VCR power is off.

Make sure the clock is set (page 15).

The VCR may not perform or continue a timer recording if a power interruption of more than one minute occurs.

If you have a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System, timer recordings are programmed differently. (See page eight for details.)

Finish programming a timer recording at least five minutes before the recording is set to begin.

12 p.m. is noon; 12 a.m. is midnight.

There is no playback picture or the playback picture is noisy or contains streaks.

Make sure the TV is on the same channel as the VCR’s CH3/CH4 switch.

Make sure the VCR is in VCR position. (The VCR light will appear on the display panel.)

Make sure channel 03 or 04 is properly adjusted at the TV.

Adjust the tracking (page 40).

The VCR cannot be controlled with the remote control.

Press the VCR button, then try the other VCR feature buttons.

Make sure the VCR light appears on the display panel. If it does not, press the VCR/TV button once.

Aim the remote control directly at the VCR’s remote sensor (page 22).

Remove all obstacles between the remote control and the VCR.

Inspect and/or replace the batteries in the remote control (page five).

The Number buttons won’t work for channels above 69.

Select CABLE TV at the TUNER SET UP menu (page 12), then let the VCR set up the channels.

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Contents VRZ223AT Dear Philips Magnavox product owner For Customer UseFeatures Safety PrecautionsIntroduction Table of Contents Before Using Your VCR Hookups Without a Cable Box / Direct Broadcast System Disconnect the antenna or cable from your TVPlug in the TV and the VCR ANT Audio OUTHookups With a Cable Box / Direct Broadcast System ConnectionsRecording/Viewing Any Channel Hookups With a Cable Box / Direct Broadcast System cont’d Recording One Channel/Watching AnotherHookups With a Stereo TV Turning on Your VCR 2Turn on the TVAutomatic Channel Setup Press the VCR button Press the Menu buttonAutomatic Channel Setup cont’d Reviewing Memorized Channels Press the STATUS/EXIT button once or twice to exit613-4 Daylight-Saving Time Language Selection Remote Control Buttons VCR ButtonVolume o/p Buttons Eject ButtonTV Button If you select Status ON, then select Counter only on On-Screen Status DisplaysStatus Display example only If you select Status ON, then select Counter only OFFVCR Display Panel Front Panel Rear Panel Playing 1Turn on the TV 2Insert a tape in the VCRRecording Turn on the TV and set it to channel 3 or 4, whicheverVCR light does not appear, press the VCR/TV button once Recording One Channel/Watching Another One-Touch Recording Timer Recording DailyTimer Recording cont’d Instructions continue onPress the STATUS/EXIT button. Program WAS COM Tape SpeedsPROGRAM, then press the F.FWD/B button Checking or Cancelling Timer RecordingsPress the PLAY/o button or the STOP/p button to select Program REVIEW, then press the F.FWD/B buttonSetting Up the VCR Plus+ Programming System ChannelsSetting Up the VCR Plus+ Programming System cont’d Timer Recording With the VCR Plus+ Programming System Timer Recording With the VCR Plus+ Programming System cont’d Rerecording Tape Duplication AntennaRepeat Play Press the F.FWD/B button so that on appears besideReal-Time Counter Memory Super High Speed Searching LP/SLP Special Effects PlaybackForward and Reverse Searching SP/LP/SLP Viewing a Still PictureAutomatic Operation Features Glossary Cable Box/DBS Output Channel 03 orHelpful Hints Helpful Hints cont’d Specifications Limited Warranty Video Cassette RecorderIndex AutomaticVRZ223H1690.QX33 4/9/99 910 AM Supplied Accessories