Philips VCR 462 warranty Introduction, Features, Safety Precautions

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Introduction 3

Welcome to your VCR owner’s manual.

This manual describes the VRX442 and the VRX462. The VRX442 is a monaural (single sound source) sys- tem, while the VRX462 is a stereo system. Otherwise, the two models are exactly the same. In this manual, the VRX462 is illustrated. (The VRX442 has single AUDIO IN/OUT Jacks. Otherwise, the VRX442 looks exactly like the VRX462.)

This manual has six sections: Setting Up Your VCR; Description of Controls; Basic Operations; Recording; Playing; and Information You May Need. The instructions explain all of the VCR’s features, which are listed below. You cannot hurt your VCR by trying the features! So read on – and relax.

Features

Automatic Channel Programming

On-Screen Status Displays in English or Spanish

MTS (Multi-Channel Television Sound) System (VRX462 only)

Hi-Fi Stereo Tape Playback (VRX462 only)

Automatic Clock Setting

VCR Plus+ Programming System

Remote Control With Capability to Operate TV, Cable Box, and Digital Satellite System Receiver

Remote Locator

Controller (for Cable Box or Digital Satellite System Receiver)

Index Search

Repeat Playback

Daylight-Saving Time

Automatic Head Cleaner

Tape Counter Memory

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 void 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 mark. The use of tapes that have not been inspect- ed for use in two, four, six, and eight hour VCRs may result in poor picture quality and excessive deposits on the video heads, which may not be covered by the warranty if damage occurs.

Note to the Cable TV System Installer: This reminder is provided to call the Cable TV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code, which provides guidelines for proper grounding – in particular, specifying that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as possible.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Copyright 1997 Philips Consumer Electronics Company. All rights reserved.

VCR Plus+C3 and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ system is manufac- tured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation. DSS™ is an official trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of GM Hughes Electronics.

Helpful Hint

Before doing anything else, record the VCR’s model and serial numbers in the spaces provided on page two. These numbers will help us assist you if you ever call for help.

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Contents Video Cassette Recorder VRX442 VRX462 For Customer Use Dear Philips Magnavox product ownerFeatures Safety PrecautionsIntroduction Table of Contents VCR Maintenance Before Using Your VCRPutting Batteries in the Remote Control Using the Remote ControlDisconnect the antenna or cable from your TV Hookups Without a Cable BoxAntenna Or Cable Hookups Without a Cable Box cont’dWatching TV With the VCR Turned Off Timer RecordingsHookups With a Cable Box/DSS Receiver Recording or Viewing a Scrambled or Unscrambled ChannelAntenna in Jack On back of TV Hookups With a Cable Box/DSS Receiver cont’dRecording One Channel/Watching Another Playing a TapeTurning on Your VCR VCR will come on and the menu shown below will appearTurn on the TV Wait for the VCR to program channels Press the Menu button. The menu shown below will appearPress the Number 3 button to select Tuner SET UP Programming ChannelsOn the display panel of the VCR Press the Number 4 button to select ADD/DELETE CH Adding/Deleting ChannelsPress the VCR button Press the Menu button to bring up the main menu displayPress the EXIT/STATUS button Setting the ClockPress the VCR button, then press the Menu button Press the Number 3 button to select SET Manual ClockPress the Number 4 button to select SET Time Zone Time Zone SelectionManual PBS Channel Selection Setting the Clock cont’dChannels Automatic PBS Channel SelectionPress the EXIT/STATUS button. You will be prompted to Turn off the VCRPress the EXIT/STATUS button to exit Daylight-Saving Time SelectionPress the Number 3 button to select Language Press the Number 2 button to select VCR SET UPLanguage Selection LanguageRemote Control Buttons EXIT/STATUS Button Rame ADVance ButtonStop Button VCR PLUS+/ENTER ButtonVRX462 Display PanelTape Speed Lights Memory Light Display Panel cont’dOTR Light Remote SensorFront Panel Rear Panel Find the code for your TV Repeat step Setting the Remote Control to Operate a TVFind the code for your Cable Box/DSS Receiver Repeat step Cable BOX/DSS Receiver CodesOn Screen On and Counter Only modes Press the Number 2 button to select on Screen ModeOn-Screen Status Displays Sound ProgramWhen you find the remote control, point the remote at To program the VCR to find its Remote control onlyRemote Locator Playing Read and follow the steps below to play a tapeTurn on the TV Insert a tape Stop. Details are on VCR records in a preset volumeRecording Appear on the display panelTape Speed button. Details are on pages 36 One Touch RecordingStarting an OTR Stopping an OTRRecording One Channel/Watching Another Press the RECord/OTR button to start a recordingInstructions carefully Recording Timer RecordingPress the Number 1 button to select Program Select a once, daily or weekly recordingInstructions continue on Follow the instructions in to set the recording’s stop timeThen turn itself off Tape Speeds Timer Recording cont’dChecking or Clearing Timer Recordings Setting Up the VCR Plus+ Programming System TV Channels Cable ChannelsLocal TV Stations Call letters 2page Examine the lists onMonday through Friday Select a ONCE, DAILY, or Weekly recordingPress the EXIT/STATUS button. Program WAS COM Cable Box or DSS Receiver Controller Connecting the ControllerTimer recording Press the Number 5 button to select SET Cable BOXPress the Menu button Cable BOX Control is on will appear for five seconds Press the Menu button. Wait for a few secondsNumber 2 button to select NO. Use the Number buttons to Press the Menu button or the EXIT/STATUS buttonController to on Setting the Controller to Operate a DSS ReceiverPress the Number 6 button to select SET DSS Receiver Press the Number 1 button to set the DSS ReceiverChange the VCR Channels Press the Number 1 button to select YESRerecording Tape Duplication VCR 1 will play your tape. Insert a prerecorded tape in VCRTo the Audio in Jack on VCR Index Search These features are not available with the VRX442 Receiving a Stereo BroadcastReceiving a Second Audio Program Press the Number 1 button so that on appears beside Multi-Channel Television Sound System VRX462 only cont’dHi-Fi Stereo Tape Playback VRX462 only Turned ON. Details are on Using the Tape CounterTape Counter Memory Memory light will appear on the display panelTo remove the Goto display, press the GO-TO button again Go-To FeatureRepeat Playback Play modeVideo Stabilizer Video StabilizerViewing a Slow Motion Picture Playback OptionsForward and Reverse Searching Viewing a Still PictureAutomatic Operation Features Cable Box/DSS Receiver Output Channel channel 03 or GlossarySpecifications Helpful Hints Helpful Hints cont’d Renewed Manually On mode Timer Ac power cord Hi-fi stereo playback Rewind buttonSafety precautions Automatic With a stereo TV Playback Off modeSupplied Accessories