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

•Enter channel numbers as a two-digit number. If you want to select channels 100 and above, enter chan- nel numbers as a three-digit number. (See page 24 for details.)

TV programs cannot be watched normally.

•Put the VCR in TV position. (Press the VCR/TV button so that the VCR light disappears from the display panel. For details, see page 28.)

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

Tape cannot be inserted.

•Insert the tape, window side up, with the record tab facing you.

•Make sure a tape isn’t already in the VCR by pressing the STOP/EJECT button on the VCR.

•Gently push on the center of the tape when putting it in the VCR. Never force the tape into the VCR.

•If a timer recording is programmed and the VCR power is off, you can not insert a tape without a record tab.

Tape cannot be removed.

•Make sure the power plug is completely connected to a power outlet.

•You have set a timer recording. Turn the VCR power on, then eject the tape. Be sure to insert a tape and turn off the power for your timer recording.

VCR ejects the tape when the REC(ord)/OTR button is pressed or when the VCR power is turned off to set a timer recording.

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

Poor reception

•You may need to tune your TV again.

The motor (cylinder) rotates even when the VCR is in Stop mode.

•To enable the quick play mechanism, the cylinder will rotate for about five minutes. This is normal. The quick play mechanism allows the tape mechanism to switch from Stop mode to Play mode in one second.

Direct Broadcast System Hookups

•Watching one TV channel while recording another may not be possible if you have a DBS hookup. You may have to set your TV to channel 03 or 04, then make your channel selections at the DBS.

•With many DBS hookups, if you use accessory audio and video cables to connect your VCR to your TV, you will have to put your VCR in Line Input mode (channel 001 or 002).

Line Input mode

•If you accidentally enter Line Input mode (AV FRONT or AV REAR will appear on your TV screen briefly), press the CH(annel) o/p buttons or use the Number buttons to select another channel.

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Contents VRA431AT For Customer Use Dear Philips Magnavox product ownerSafety Precautions FeaturesIntroduction Table of Contents Before Using Your VCR Disconnect the antenna or cable from your TV Hookups Without a Cable Box / Direct Broadcast SystemPlug in the TV and the VCR CH3 CH4Connections Hookups With a Cable Box / Direct Broadcast SystemRecording/Viewing Any Channel Select the channel you want to watch at the Cable Box/DBS Recording One Channel/Watching AnotherHookups With a Stereo TV Press the Menu button. The display shown below will appear Turning on Your VCRPress the VCR button Press the Menu button Automatic Channel SetupAdding/Deleting Channels Automatic Channel Setup cont’dPress the STATUS/EXIT button once or twice to exit Reviewing Memorized ChannelsManual Clock Setting Setting the ClockDo each step within 60 seconds of the previous step Setting the Clock cont’d Press the VCR button, then press the Menu button Automatic Clock SettingOFF Time ZoneDaylight-Saving Time Language Selection Child Lock When Child Lock is activatedPress the Mute button Setting the Remote to Operate a TV2Find VOLume o/p Buttons Press to adjust the volume of your TV Remote Control ButtonsEject Button VCR ButtonVCR PLUS+/ENTER Button REWind/ ButtonStatus Display example only On-Screen Status DisplaysIf you select Status ON, then select Counter only on If you select Status ON, then select Counter only OFFVCR Display Panel Front Panel Rear Panel Read and follow the steps below to play a tape PlayingVCR light does not appear, press the VCR/TV button once RecordingRecording One Channel/Watching Another OTR CH12 One-Touch RecordingDaily Timer RecordingTimer Recording cont’d Tape Speeds Press the STATUS/EXIT button. Program WAS COMChecking or Cancelling Timer Recordings Channels Setting Up the VCR Plus+ Programming SystemSetting Up the VCR Plus+ Programming System cont’d Timer Recording with the VCR Plus+ Programming System See page 48 for more hints RF coaxial cable Rerecording Tape DuplicationRepeat Play VCR SET UP, then press the F.FWD/B buttonPress the PLAY/o button or the STOP/p button to select Press the F.FWD/B button so that on appears besideReal-Time Counter Memory Button to reset the real-time counter to zeroWhile the status display is on-screen, press the Clear Press the VCR button Press the Time Search button Time Search Forward and Reverse Searching SP/LP/SLP Special Effects Playback Super High Speed Searching LP/SLP Viewing a Still PictureAutomatic Operation Features Helpful Hints Helpful Hints cont’d Cable Box/DBS Output Channel 03 or GlossarySpecifications Video Cassette Recorder Limited WarrantyAutomatic IndexPage Page Supplied Accessories
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