Magnavox VRA651AT Hookups with a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System, Connections, Cable Box/DBS

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8 Hookups with a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System

There are two ways to connect your Cable Box/DBS to the VCR. With this connection:

You may view any channel.

You must select channels at the Cable Box/DBS. Channels cannot be changed at the VCR.

You may not view a channel other than the one you are recording.

You may not set up channels at the VCR.

You can only program a timer recording for one channel at a time. Set the TV and the VCR to the Cable Box/DBS output channel (channel 03 or 04); set the CH3/CH4 switch to the same channel. Set your Cable Box/DBS to the channel you want to record. When you enter the channel you want to record in a timer recording, select channel 03 or 04 (the Cable Box/DBS output channel). (This is step 3 on page

36.) Leave the Cable Box/DBS on for a timer recording. (The VRA651 is illustrated here. The VRA451 has single AUDIO IN/OUT Jacks.)

2 VCR

Cable Box/DBS

1

IN

OUT

IN OUT ANT.IN R

AUDIO

L

RF OUT

VIDEO

CH3 CH4

75Ω

 

ANT

/

CABLE

Cable signal

RF coaxial

cable

RF coaxial cable

TV’s

3 ANTENNAIN jack

Connections

1

Connect a Cable signal to the IN jack on the Cable Box/DBS.

2

Use an RF coaxial cable (supplied) to connect the OUT jack on the Cable Box/DBS to the ANT(enna) IN jack on the VCR.

3

Use a second RF coaxial cable to connect the RF OUT jack on the VCR to the TV’s ANTENNA IN jack.

Recording/Viewing Any Channel

1

With the VCR on and in VCR position (the VCR light will appear on the display panel), use the CH(annel) 8/9 button to set the VCR to the Cable Box/DBS output channel (channel 03 or 04).

2

Set the TV to the same channel to which you set the VCR. Set the CH3/CH4 switch on the VCR to the same channel.

3

Select the channel you want to view/record at the Cable Box/DBS.

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Contents VRA451 VRA651 Dear Philips Magnavox product owner For Customer UseIntroduction FeaturesSafety Precautions Table of Contents Before Using Your VCR Hookups without a Cable Box Disconnect the antenna or cable from your TVHookups without a Cable Box cont’d CH3 CH4Connect a Cable signal to the in jack on the Cable Box/DBS Hookups with a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast SystemConnections Recording/Viewing Any ChannelCable signal RF coaxial Recording One Channel/Watching AnotherWith this connection 2Cable Box/DBSBox/DBS Press the VCR button, then press the Power buttonTurning on Your VCR Automatic Channel Setup Press the VCR button, then press the Menu buttonADD/DELETE CH., then press the FF /OK button Adding/Deleting ChannelsPress the Play 8 or Stop 9 button to select Manual Clock Setting Instructions continue onTo make corrections, follow steps ButtonSetting the Clock cont’d When the month and day are correct, press the FF /OKPress the Play 8 or Stop 9 button repeatedly to set ButtonTime Zone Selection Press the FF /OK button repeatedly to select TimeManual PBS Channel Selection Automatic PBS Channel Selection Press the FF /OK button repeatedly to select PBS CHDaylight-Savings Time OFF, PBS CH. and Time Zone will not appear in the menuLanguage Selection Press the Stop 9 button or Play 8 button to selectRemote Control Buttons Timer Button VCR/TV ButtonSpeed Button STILL/SLOW Buttons While recording, pressDisplay Panel STOP/EJECT Button FF Fast Forward Button STILL/PAUSE Button REWind ButtonFront VIDEO/AUDIO OK Button Play Button Jacks MENU/EXIT ButtonRear Panel VRA651If on Screen Mode is set to on or Counter On-Screen Status DisplaysSetting the Remote Control to Operate a TV TV CodesSetting the Remote Control to Operate a Cable Box/DBS If playback does not start automatically, press the Play Sqpb does not deliver Super VHS resolutionPlaying Press the VCR button VCR records in a preset volumeRecording Channels are set up. Details are on pages One-Touch RecordingStarting an OTR OTR has priorityRecording One Channel/Watching Another VCR light will disappear from the display panelCall Letters Setting Up the VCR Plus+ Programming SystemChannels Setting Up the VCR Plus+ Programming System cont’d Examine the lists 2onTimer Recording with the VCR Plus+ Programming System FF /OK button Press the EXIT/STATUS button. Program WAS COMQuick Programming Channels are programmed. Details are on pagesCassette type / Playback Time Tape SpeedsHrs Will play tapes recorded in LP, but LP will notSage, press the Clear button Same length of time every weekIf you forget to turn off the VCR Checking, Editing, or Clearing Timer Recordings Quick Programming cont’dTimer Recording Speed Setting Follow the steps below to set Timer REC Speed to AutoAudio and video cables are not included Rerecording Tape DuplicationVCR 1 will play your tape. Insert a prerecorded tape in VCR Index Search Receiving a Second Audio Program These features are not available with the VRA451Receiving a Stereo Broadcast Multi-Channel Television Sound System VRA651 only cont’d Press the RECord/OTR button to start recordingHi-Fi Stereo Tape Playback VRA651 only Video Stabilizer Natural This is generally the preferred setting SmartPictureChoose to soften the picture Choose to emphasize the edge PicturePlayback Options Forward and Reverse SearchingViewing a Still Picture Viewing a Slow Motion PictureWhen Child Lock is activated Dash will appear on the display panelBlue Background Automatic Operation Features Glossary Cable Box/DBS Output Channel channel 03 orSpecifications Helpful Hints Helpful Hints cont’d Limited Warranty Model # Serial #Deleting Operation indicators ReviewingControls Quick programming 36-39 34-35Page Page Supplied Accessories