Philips DVD741VR owner manual Power Failure, VCR will not record a TV program, Poor reception

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Power Failure

•VCR timer recordings, clock setting, language selection, and channel setup may be lost if the power fails for more than one minute. See pages 24-29 to set up the channels, clock, and language again. See pages 34-37 to reprogram your timer recordings.

The VCR will not record a TV program.

•Put the DVD/VCR in VCR mode. Press OUTPUT SELECT so the green VIDEO light appears on the front of the DVD/VCR.

•Check the connections between the DVD/VCR,TV, antenna/cable, and Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System (if applicable). Details are on pages 8-13.

•Make sure the video cassette has a record tab. Details are on page 31.

•Make sure the DVD/VCR is in VCR position. Press VCR/TV so the green VCR/TV light appears on the front of the DVD/VCR. Details are on page 19.

•Check the CH3/CH4 switch. Details are on pages 8-10. Or, if you connected the DVD/VCR to the TV using audio and video cables, select the correct audio and video in channel at the TV. Details are on pages 11-13.

The VCR will not perform a timer recording.

•Make sure the recording start and stop times are set correctly. Details are on pages 34-37.

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Make sure a tape is in the VCR and the tape has a record tab. Details are on page 31. If, after programming

 

a timer recording, you press TIMER SET without putting a tape in the DVD/VCR, the TIMER light will

 

blink.

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If the record tab on a tape is missing, the DVD/VCR will eject the tape.The TIMER light will blink.

•Press TIMER SET to put the DVD/VCR in standby mode for the timer recording.The TIMER light should appear on the front of the DVD/VCR.

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Make sure the VCR clock is set. Details are on page 27.

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The VCR may not perform or continue a timer recording if the power fails for more than one minute.

•If you have a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System, set timer recordings differently. Details are on page nine.

•Finish programming a timer recording at least five minutes before it is set to begin.

•12 p.m. is noon; 12 a.m. is midnight.

There is no picture or the picture is noisy or has streaks during video cassette playback.

•Put the DVD/VCR in VCR mode. Press OUTPUT SELECT so the green VIDEO light appears on the front of the DVD/VCR.

•If you used the supplied RF coaxial cable to connect the DVD/VCR to the TV, make sure the TV is on the same channel as the DVD/VCR’s CH3/CH4 switch. Make sure channel 03 or 04 is properly adjusted at the TV. Or, if you connected the DVD/VCR to the TV using audio and video cables, select the correct audio and video in channel at the TV. Details are on pages 8-13.

•Make sure the DVD/VCR is in VCR position. Press VCR/TV so the green VCR/TV light appears on the DVD/VCR.

•Adjust the tracking. Details are on page 43.

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

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

•Select CABLE TV at the TUNER SET UP menu (page 24), then let the DVD/VCR set up the channels.

•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. If you do not have Cable TV, only channels 2-69 are available. Details are on page 22.

TV programs cannot be watched normally.

•Put the DVD/VCR in VCR mode, then put it in TV position. Press OUTPUT SELECT so the green VIDEO

light appears.Then, press VCR/TV so the VCR/TV light does not appear on the DVD/VCR.

•Check the connections between the DVD/VCR,TV, antenna/cable, and Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System (if applicable). Details are on pages 8-13.

Poor reception

•You may need to tune your TV again.

The motor (cylinder) rotates even when tape playback is stopped.

•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 to Play in one second.

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Contents Digital Video Disc Player Video Cassette Recorder Dear Philips product owner For Customer UseSafety Precautions Safety and General InformationDeclaration of Conformity Table of Contents Introduction Playable Discs and Video Cassettes Hookups Determining the best possible connectionBefore you begin RememberHookups cont’d ANT-IN Antenna In Jack of your DVD/VCRConnections 2DVD/VCRCable Signal CableTV’s Antenna On TV Video Cable 2Audio Cables Back of Stereo example only Stereo Receiver Remote Control Setup Putting Batteries in the Remote ControlUsing the Remote Control Recycling Guidelines/Battery SafetyFirst-time DVD/VCR Setup Turn on the TVWithin 60 seconds, press Play B o or Stop C Guage for VCR on-screen displays and menusVideo Cassette Playback Read and follow the steps below to play a tapeTurn on the TV and set it to channel 3 or 4, whichev Turn on the TV. Insert a tapeDisc Playback Press OPEN/CLOSE on the DVD/VCR 4Insert a DiscPower Light This light appears when the power is on Display Panel DVDDisplay Messages Display with Dimmer DVD Light redDisplay Panel VCR Front Panel AC Power Cord CH3/CH4 Switch DVD/VCR Audio OUT JacksANT-IN Antenna In Jack Cb Cr JacksRemote Control Buttons Remote Control Buttons cont’d Channel Setup 22-4Adding/Deleting Channels Channel Setup cont’dPress VCR, then press DISC/MENU SET UP, then press FF g B Reviewing Memorized ChannelsPress Play B o or Stop C p to select Tuner Press DISPLAY/STATUS/EXIT once or twice to exitPower failures can erase the clock setting Clock VCRDaylight-Savings Time Set the clock. Details are onLanguage Selection VCR MenuVCR On-Screen Status Displays If you select Status on and Counter only onIf you select Status on and Counter only OFF If you select Status OFFDVD/VCR will record in a preset volume Video Cassette Tape RecordingRecording Prevention Turn on the TV Insert a tape in the DVD/VCRRecording One Channel/Watching Another Select the channel you Want to watch at the TVOne-Touch Recording To stop an OTR before recording is finished, press Stop C pTimer Recording To record the programsFront of the DVD/VCR DVD/VCRTimer Recording cont’d Press two Number buttons for the hour you wantRecording to begin. Press two Number buttons For the minute you want the recording to beginOr the Number 2 button to record in SLP speed Press the Number 1 button to record in SP speedTape Speeds Checking or Cancelling Timer Recordings See page 76 for more hintsRerecording Tape Duplication Make the connections shown aboveCassette compartment of DVD/VCR 2. Turn on the TV and set it to channel 03 orTo cancel Repeat Play, follow steps Repeat PlayPress Play B o or Stop C p to select Press FF g B so on appears beside RepeatReal-Time Tape Counter Memory Clear to reset the real-time tape counter to zeroWhile the status display is on the screen, press Time Search Press VCR, then press Search MODE/TIMESpecial Effects Playback Forward and Reverse Searching SP/LP/SLPSuper High Speed Searching LP/SLP Viewing a Still PictureAutomatic Operation Features Multi-Channel Television Sound Understanding On-Screen DisplaysMulti-Channel Television Sound cont’d SET UP, then press FF gBOn will appear to the right of your selection Hi-Fi Stereo Sound Please see additional notes onBlue Background Light appears on the front of the DVD/VCRUsing the DVD Disc Menus Using the Title MenuDisc Menus Press DVD, then press TITLE. The Title Menu willFast Forward/Reverse Search Back speedAn h x2, h x8, h x30, or h x60 will appear Press Play B o to return to normal playbackSpecific Title/Chapter Playback, Specific Time Playback Specific Title/Chapter PlaybackSpecific Time Playback Title/Chapter playback is not avail- able with some DVDsBA-B Specific Track PlaybackPaused and Step-by-Step Playback Paused and Step-by-Step Playback, Resuming PlaybackResuming playback Press Repeat until the repeat mode you want Repeat,A-B RepeatRepeat During disc playback, press DVD, then repeatedlyWhen the Disc reaches the point you want to MarkersPress DVD, then press MARKER. The Markers will Let the Disc continue to play to the point at whichOpening the disc tray will cancel your subtitle setting Subtitles, Camera AnglesSubtitles Camera AnglesParental Controls Password Press Setup to remove the menuWrite down your password in case you forget it Press the Number buttons to enter your four-digitParental Controls Levels While playback is stopped, press DVD, then pressPress the Number 4 button to select Parental Press the Number 1 button to select Parental LevelYou can select a language for DVDs during playback.You can Audio LanguageAppears on the front of the DVD/VCR Slow Motion, Zoom Slow MotionZoom Press DVD, then press Zoom during playbackProgrammed Playback MODE. The Program screen will appearIf you enter a wrong Track number, press CLEAR.The last Number button for the first digit, then the Number butRandom Playback, Stereo Sound Mode Stereo Sound ModeRandom Playback Press Audio repeatedly during playback to choose62 MP3 Playback If you select an Album and press OK, the TrackSelection screen will appear. Press K or L to select Track you want to play, then press Play B o or OKMP3 Display Information MP3 Display Information, MP3 Track SelectionMP3 Track Selection Random MP3 Playback, Programmed MP3 Playback Random MP3 PlaybackProgrammed MP3 Playback Press o or p to select a Track, then press OK toOn-Screen Displays Press DVD, then press DISPLAY/STATUS/EXIT durIng playback Press DISPLAY/STATUS/EXIT againSETUP. The SET-UP screen will appear Display SettingsPress the Number 2 button to select Display Press Setup to remove the menus Display Settings cont’dPress K or L to select an item, then press OK Language Settings SETUP. The Setup screen appearsPress DVD, then press Setup Press Setup to remove the menusPress o or p to select a setting, then press OK Language Settings cont’dLanguage Code Audio Settings SETUP. The Setup screen will appearTruSurround Setting Black Level SettingsSRS TruSurround on Care and Maintenance, Specifications Glossary Cable Box/DBS Output Channel 03 orDVD/VCR has no power Remote control will not operate the DVD/VCRThere is no picture in DVD mode Helpful HintsHelpful Hints cont’d Power Failure VCR will not perform a timer recordingMotor cylinder rotates even when tape playback is stopped VCR will not record a TV programLine Input mode Cleaning the Video HeadsYou can not insert a video cassette You can not remove the tapeLimited Warranty Philips, P.O. Box 520890, Miami, FL 33152 402Limited Warranty cont’d To obtain a replacement product from PhilipsExchange Fee + Sales Tax = Total Payment, if applicableInformation Index Automatic
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