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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. Details are on pages six - nine.

•Make sure the VCR is in VCR position. Details are on pages 21, 22, 24, and 33.

•Make sure channel 3 or 4 is properly adjusted at the TV.

•Adjust the tracking. Details are on page 57.

The Number buttons won’t work for channels above 69; channels above 13 cannot be received.

•Select CABLE TV from the TUNER SET UP menu, then let the VCR program the channels. Details are on page 12.

A TV program cannot be recorded.

•Check the connections between the VCR, your TV, the antenna/cable, and the Cable Box or DSS Receiver (if applicable). Details are on pages six - nine.

•Make sure channels are programmed correctly. Details are on pages 12 - 13.

•Make sure the tape has a record tab. Details are on page five.

TV programs cannot be watched normally.

•Put the VCR in TV position. Details are on pages 21, 22, 24, and 33.

•Check the connections between the VCR, TV, the antenna/cable, and the Cable Box or DSS Receiver (if applicable). Details are on pages six - nine.

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.

Line Input mode is selected.

•If you accidentally enter Line Input mode (L will appear on the display panel), use the CHANNEL Up/Down buttons or the Number buttons to select another channel. Line Input mode is channel 00.

Daylight-Saving Time

When automatic Daylight-Saving Time is set, the clock will change automatically as follows: on the first Sunday in April, from 2 a.m. to 3 a.m.; on the last Sunday in October, from 2 a.m. to 1 a.m.

•During the April time change, a timer recording programmed to start between 2 a.m. and 2:59 a.m. will not record. A timer recording programmed to end between 2 a.m. and 2:59 a.m. will end when the clock moves forward (2 a.m.).

•During the October time change, a timer recording cannot be started between the second 1 a.m. and 1:59 a.m.

Multi-Channel Television Sound System (VRX462 only)

•You can only receive and record in stereo or second audio programs that are broadcast in stereo or second audio. You can only play in stereo or second audio tapes that were recorded in stereo or second audio. Details are on pages 49 - 51.

•If you select second audio when second audio is not available, the VCR will record normal audio.

•When you program your VCR to record in stereo, broadcasts are recorded in Hi-Fi stereo.

•You will only get stereo sound if you use audio cables to connect the AUDIO OUT Jacks on the VCR to the AUDIO IN Jacks on your TV. The TV must be in Line Input mode. See your TV owner’s manual for details.

•When you connect the AUDIO OUT Jacks on your VCR to the AUDIO IN Jacks on your TV, the stereo light on the TV might not glow. This is normal. If the VCR indicates you are receiving a stereo broadcast, you are. (The ST light will appear on the display panel of the VCR.)

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 channel 3 or 4, then make your channel selections at the satellite box.

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Contents Video Cassette Recorder VRX442 VRX462 For Customer Use Dear Philips Magnavox product ownerSafety Precautions FeaturesIntroduction Table of Contents Putting Batteries in the Remote Control Before Using Your VCRUsing the Remote Control VCR MaintenanceDisconnect the antenna or cable from your TV Hookups Without a Cable BoxAntenna Or Cable Hookups Without a Cable Box cont’dHookups With a Cable Box/DSS Receiver Timer RecordingsRecording or Viewing a Scrambled or Unscrambled Channel Watching TV With the VCR Turned OffRecording One Channel/Watching Another Hookups With a Cable Box/DSS Receiver cont’dPlaying a Tape Antenna in Jack On back of TVVCR will come on and the menu shown below will appear Turning on Your VCRTurn on the TV Wait for the VCR to program channels Press the Menu button. The menu shown below will appearProgramming Channels Press the Number 3 button to select Tuner SET UPOn the display panel of the VCR Press the VCR button Adding/Deleting ChannelsPress the Menu button to bring up the main menu display Press the Number 4 button to select ADD/DELETE CHPress the VCR button, then press the Menu button Setting the ClockPress the Number 3 button to select SET Manual Clock Press the EXIT/STATUS buttonPress the Number 4 button to select SET Time Zone Time Zone SelectionManual PBS Channel Selection Setting the Clock cont’dPress the EXIT/STATUS button. You will be prompted to Automatic PBS Channel SelectionTurn off the VCR ChannelsPress the EXIT/STATUS button to exit Daylight-Saving Time SelectionLanguage Selection Press the Number 2 button to select VCR SET UPLanguage Press the Number 3 button to select LanguageRemote Control Buttons Stop Button Rame ADVance ButtonVCR PLUS+/ENTER Button EXIT/STATUS ButtonVRX462 Display PanelOTR Light Display Panel cont’dRemote Sensor Tape Speed Lights Memory LightFront 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 Status Displays Press the Number 2 button to select on Screen ModeSound Program On Screen On and Counter Only modesTo program the VCR to find its Remote control only When you find the remote control, point the remote atRemote Locator Read and follow the steps below to play a tape PlayingTurn on the TV Insert a tape Recording VCR records in a preset volumeAppear on the display panel Stop. Details are onStarting an OTR One Touch RecordingStopping an OTR Tape Speed button. Details are on pages 36Press the RECord/OTR button to start a recording Recording One Channel/Watching AnotherInstructions carefully Press the Number 1 button to select Program Timer RecordingSelect a once, daily or weekly recording RecordingFollow the instructions in to set the recording’s stop time Instructions continue onThen turn itself off Tape Speeds Timer Recording cont’dChecking or Clearing Timer Recordings TV Channels Cable Channels Setting Up the VCR Plus+ Programming SystemLocal 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 ControllerPress the Number 5 button to select SET Cable BOX Timer recordingPress the Menu button Number 2 button to select NO. Use the Number buttons to Press the Menu button. Wait for a few secondsPress the Menu button or the EXIT/STATUS button Cable BOX Control is on will appear for five secondsPress the Number 6 button to select SET DSS Receiver Setting the Controller to Operate a DSS ReceiverPress the Number 1 button to set the DSS Receiver Controller to onChange the VCR Channels Press the Number 1 button to select YESVCR 1 will play your tape. Insert a prerecorded tape in VCR Rerecording Tape DuplicationTo the Audio in Jack on VCR Index Search Receiving a Stereo Broadcast These features are not available with the VRX442Receiving 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 Tape Counter Memory Using the Tape CounterMemory light will appear on the display panel Turned ON. Details are onTo remove the Goto display, press the GO-TO button again Go-To FeatureRepeat Playback Play modeVideo Stabilizer Video StabilizerForward and Reverse Searching Playback OptionsViewing a Still Picture Viewing a Slow Motion PictureAutomatic Operation Features Cable Box/DSS Receiver Output Channel channel 03 or GlossarySpecifications Helpful Hints Helpful Hints cont’d Renewed Safety precautions Automatic With a stereo TV Playback Ac power cord Hi-fi stereo playback Rewind buttonOff mode Manually On mode TimerSupplied Accessories
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