Philips DV900VHS owner manual Recording One Channel/Watching Another, Signal Cable Box/DBS

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Hookups With a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System (cont’d) 11

With this connection:

●You may watch one channel while recording another.

●You may not record scrambled channels.

1 DVD/VCR

			DVD/VCR
		IN	OUT
	ANT-IN	L	DVD/VCR
		L	DVD/VCR
		AUDIO	AUDIO OUT
		R	L
	ANT-OUT
		VIDEO	R
Cable		CH3 CH4
Cable

Signal

2 Cable Box/DBS

IN

OUT

RF coaxial

cable

75 ANT / CABLE

RF coaxial

cable

Connections

1

Connect a Cable signal to the DVD/VCR’s ANT-IN (Antenna In) Jack.

2

Use an RF coaxial cable (supplied) to connect the ANT-OUT (Antenna Out) Jack on the DVD/VCR to the IN Jack on the Cable Box/DBS.

3

Use a second RF coaxial cable to connect the OUT Jack on the Cable Box/DBS to the ANTENNA IN Jack on the TV.

Recording One Channel/Watching Another

1

Put the Cable Box/DBS on the same channel as the DVD/VCR’s CH3/CH4 switch. Set the TV to the Cable Box/DBS output channel (03 or 04).

Then, with the DVD/VCR in VCR position (the VCR light and the VCR/TV light will appear on the display panel), use the CHAN- NEL o/p buttons to select the channel you want to record at the DVD/VCR. Start the recording.

3 TV’s ANTENNA IN Jack

2

Press the VCR/TV button once to put the DVD/VCR in TV position. (The VCR/TV light will disappear.)

3

Select the channel you want to watch at the Cable Box/DBS.

Helpful Hint

•When you play a tape, make sure the Cable Box/DBS is set to the same channel as the CH3/CH4 switch on the DVD/VCR. Set the TV to the Cable Box/DBS output channel (03 or 04).

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Contents Digital Video Disc Player Video Cassette Recorder Model No Serial No Dear Philips product ownerFor Customer Use This bolt of lightning indi- cates uninsulated materialSafety and General Information Table of Contents Introduction Unacceptable Discs Playable DiscsRegion Codes Color SystemsRecording Prevention DVD/VCR maintenancePlayable Video Cassette Tapes Playable Video Cassette Tapes Disconnect the antenna or cable from your TV Hookups Without a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast SystemCH3 CH4 Recording/Viewing Any Channel ConnectionsRecording One Channel/Watching Another Signal Cable Box/DBSOptional Hookups Connecting the DVD/VCR to a Stereo TVDVD/VCR Optional Hookups cont’dHelpful Hints Replace the battery compartment lid Putting Batteries in the Remote ControlUsing the Remote Control Recycling Guidelines/Battery SafetyTurning on Your DVD/VCR Press the VCR button, then press the Power buttonPress the VCR button, then press the Menu button Automatic Channel SetupPress the DISPLAY/STATUS/EXIT button Adding/Deleting ChannelsPress the DISPLAY/STATUS/EXIT button once or twice to exit Automatic Channel Setup cont’dReviewing Memorized Channels VCR/TV light appears on the front of the DVD/VCR Setting the ClockPlay panel. If it does not, press the VCR/TV button once CLOCK, then press the F.FWD button Press the Play button or the Stop button to select SETLanguage Selection VCR If you select Status OFF If you select Status ON, then select Counter only onIf you select Status ON, then select Counter only OFF Display Messages 24 DVD/VCR Display DVD FeaturesCST. in Cassette- Inside Light Timer SET Light Record LightCassette Compartment VCR Light GreenFront Panel Coaxial Jack DVD/VCR Audio OUT Jacks AC PowerCH3/CH4 Switch Video OUT Jack ANT-IN Antenna In Jack Component Video OUT JacksRemote Control Buttons Repeat Button Menu Button DVD modeMemory Button VCR/TV ButtonRemote Control Buttons cont’d Arrow Buttons FWD Fast Forward Button DVD modeVCR Button Speed ButtonRead and follow the steps below to play a tape VHS Quasi Play Back SqpbOther recording options are on pages DVD/VCR will record in a pre- set volumeStop button Recording One Channel/Watching Another Ton so that the green VCR light appears on the front To return to VCR mode, press the Timer SET button onRecord the programs Insert another tape in the DVD/VCREvery week Timer RecordingTimer Recording cont’d Tape Speeds Timer Recording cont’dSee page 78 for more hints Checking or Cancelling Timer RecordingsPress the Play button or the Stop button to select Make the connections shown above Rerecording Tape DuplicationJack of DVD/VCR Press the F.FWD button so that on appears beside Repeat Play Video Cassette TapesReal-Time Counter Memory You can not do a Time Search while recording Time SearchViewing a Still Picture Special Effects PlaybackForward and Reverse Searching SP/LP/SLP Super High Speed Searching LP/SLPAutomatic Operation Features This indication is not available during tape playback MTS Multi-Channel Television Sound SystemUnderstanding On-Screen Displays Specifically…MTS Multi-Channel Television Sound System cont’d Please see additional notes on Hi-Fi Stereo Sound SystemBlue Background Before you begin Playing a DiscPlaying a DVD or an Audio CD Press the DVD button, then press the Title button. Using the DVD MenusUsing the Title Menu Disc MenusMemory On is not available with Audio CDs Pausing PlaybackPausing Playback Press the Play button to resume playbackYou can not play the DVD in reverse slow motion Slow MotionPress the Play button to return to normal playback Button for a reverse search Fast Forward/Reverse SearchUse the F.FWD button for a forward search. Press the REW Starting Playback at a Specific Track Using the Number Buttons to Select a TrackTrack Playback Starting Playback at a Specific Title/Chapter Title/Chapter PlaybackStarting Playback at a Specific Disc Time Specific Time PlaybackRepeatedly Repeat Playback DiscsRepeatedly pressing the Repeat button during playback lets Buttons to select a new Chapter, the new Chapter will playRepeat a Repeat PlaybackUp to 20 Tracks may be stored in the Program Press the Mode button. The program screen will appearProgrammed Playback While playback is stopped, press the DVD button, thenRandom Playback Ing playback, then press the o/p buttons to select Audio CD Sound ModeDVD Language Press the DVD button, then press the Audio button durSubtitle menu will disappear after about 15 seconds ScreenAngle Angle 1 default of eight Possible anglesCamera Angles No display Accessing the Status DisplayPress the Number 1 button to select Level Press the Number buttons to enter your 4-digit passwordParental Lock Levels Press the Number 4 button to select LockWrite down the password in case you forget it Press the Number buttons to enter the 4-digit passwordPress the Number 3 button to select Audio Audio SettingsTo change the Digital OUT settings, go to step Press the Setup button to remove the menu Audio Settings cont’dInstead to select different lan Language SettingsPress the Number 1 button to select Language Not be shownPress the DVD button, then press the Setup button Press a Number button to select a setting5165 Language Settings cont’dPress the Number 2 button to select Video Video SettingsPress the Number 5 button to select Others Other Menu SettingsPower Requirement Cleaning the DVD/VCRCleaning a Disc Signal-to-Noise Ratio S/N RatioHelpful Hints DVD/VCR has no powerRemote control will not operate the DVD/VCR No picture in DVD modeHelpful Hints cont’d Number buttons won’t work for channels above Power FailureDVD/VCR will not perform a timer recording TV program cannot be recordedPoor reception Line Input modeCleaning the Video Heads Tape cannot be removedWHO is COVERED? Limited WarrantyPayment, if applicable To obtain a replacement product from PhilipsExchange Fee + Sales Tax = Total Cable Box/DBS Output Channel 03 or GlossaryIndex Supplied Accessories