Philips VCA631AT, VCA431AT 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 if you set the clock manually. See pages 34-41 to reprogram your timer record- ings.

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 28).

•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 34-41).

•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 (pages 15-18).

•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 47).

•TVs placed too close to the VCR can cause interference during tape playback. Move the VCR away from the TV.

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 28).

•Remove all obstacles between the remote control and the VCR.

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

The VCR cannot be controlled.

•Check the Child Lock (page 21).

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Contents VCA631AT VCA431AT Dear Philips Magnavox product owner For Customer UseThis bolt of lightning indi- cates uninsulated material Model No Serial NoFeatures Safety PrecautionsIntroduction Energy Star is a U.S. registered markTable of Contents Before Using Your VCR Hookups without a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System Disconnect the antenna or cable from your TVHookups without a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System cont’d Plug in the TV and the VCRConnections Hookups with a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast SystemRecording/Viewing Any Channel Recording One Channel/Watching Another Cable Box/DBS RF coaxial SignalTV’s Antenna in Jack VCA631 Hookups with a Stereo TVVCA431 Press the Menu button. The display shown below will appear Turning on Your VCR2Turn on the TV Automatic Channel Setup You set up the channels againPress the VCR button Press the Menu button VCA631 onlyAutomatic Channel Setup cont’d Adding/Deleting ChannelsReviewing Memorized Channels Automatic Channel Setup cont’dPress the STATUS/EXIT button once or twice to exit Manual Clock Setting Do each step within 60 seconds of the previous stepPress the STATUS/EXIT button to start the clock. Setting the Clock cont’dWill appear on the VCR display panel Automatic Clock Setting Press the VCR button, then press the Menu buttonTime Zone Daylight-Savings Time Language Selection Child Lock Setting the Remote to Operate a TV 2Find your 1&6 TV code2Find Your codeRemote Control Buttons Remote Control Buttons cont’d REWind/ ButtonCHannel o/p Button MenuOn-Screen Status Displays Status Display example onlyIf you select Status ON, then select Counter only on If you select Status ON, then select Counter only OFFTimer Light VCR Display PanelVCR Light Cassette CompartmentFront Panel Rear Panel Audio OUT JacksVideo in Jack OUT JackRead and follow the steps below to play a tape Playing1Turn on the TV 2Insert a tape in the VCR Recording If the VCR light appears on the display panel, go to . IfVCR light does not appear, press the VCR/TV button once RECord light will appearRecording One Channel/Watching Another Press the STOP/p button to stop the recordingOne-Touch Recording Timer Recording DailyTimer Recording cont’d Press the STATUS/EXIT button. Program WAS COM Tape SpeedsChecking or Cancelling Timer Recordings Channels Setting Up the VCR Plus+ Programming SystemCall Letters Setting Up the VCR Plus+ Programming System cont’d Examine the lists onTimer Recording with the VCR Plus+ Programming System See page 52 for more hints Rerecording Tape Duplication Press the PLAY/o button or the STOP/p button to select Repeat PlayPress the F.FWD/B button so that on appears beside Real-Time Counter Memory Time Search Press the VCR button Press the Time Search buttonSpecial Effects Playback Forward and Reverse Searching SP/LP/SLPSuper High Speed Searching LP/SLP Viewing a Still PictureAutomatic Operation Features Multi-Channel Television Sound System VCA631 only Understanding On-Screen DisplaysSpecifically… MonitorMulti-Channel Television Sound System VCA631 only cont’d Hi-Fi Stereo Sound System VCA631 only Please see additional notes onHi-Fi Stereo Sound System VCA631 only cont’d Helpful Hints Helpful Hints cont’d Glossary Cable Box/DBS Output Channel 03 orSpecifications Please contact Philips at French Speaking English Speaking Limited WarrantyModel # Serial # Index Page Page Supplied Accessories

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