Philips DV900VHS Power Failure, TV program cannot be recorded, Tape cannot be inserted

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Power Failure

•Timer recordings, the clock setting, the language selection, and channel setup may be lost if the power fails for more than one minute. Follow the steps on pages 16 and 20. Then, see pages 36-38 to repro- gram your timer recordings.

A TV program cannot be recorded.

•Put the DVD/VCR in VCR mode. Press the DVD/VCR OUTPUT button so that the green VCR 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 8-11.

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

•Check the TV/VCR position. Details are on page 25.

•Check the CH3/CH4 switch. Details are on pages 8-11. 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 page 12.

The DVD/VCR will not perform a timer recording.

•Make sure the recording start and stop times are set correctly. Details are on pages 36-39.

•Make sure a tape is in the DVD/VCR and the tape has a record tab. Details are on page seven. If, after programming a timer recording, you press the TIMER SET button without putting a tape in the DVD/VCR, the TIMER SET light will blink.

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

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

•Make sure the clock is set. Details are on page 20.

•The DVD/VCR may not perform or continue a timer recording if a power failure of more than one minute occurs.

•If you have a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System, timer recordings are programmed differently. Details are on page 10.

•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 picture or the picture is noisy or contains streaks during video cassette tape play- back.

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

•Make sure the TV is on the same channel as the DVD/VCR’s CH3/CH4 switch. 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 page 12.

•Make sure the DVD/VCR is in VCR position. Press the VCR/TV button so that the VCR/TV light appears on the front of the DVD/VCR.

•Make sure channel 03 or 04 is properly adjusted at the TV.

•Adjust the tracking. Details are on page 45.

•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 channels above 69.

•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. Details are on page 30.

TV programs cannot be watched normally.

•Put the DVD/VCR in VCR mode, then put it in TV position. Press the DVD/VCR OUTPUT button so that the green VCR light appears. Then, press the VCR/TV button so that the VCR/TV light disappears from the front of the DVD/VCR. Details are on page 29.)

•Check the connections between the DVD/VCR, TV, antenna/cable, and Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System (if applicable). Details are on pages 8-11.

Tape cannot be inserted.

•Insert the tape, window side up, with the record tab facing you.

•Make sure a tape isn’t already in the DVD/VCR by pressing the STOP/EJECT button on the DVD/VCR.

•Gently push on the center of the tape when putting it in the DVD/VCR. Never force the tape into the DVD/VCR.

•If a timer recording is programmed and the DVD/VCR is in standby mode for the timer recording, you can not insert a tape without a record tab.

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Contents Digital Video Disc Player Video Cassette Recorder This bolt of lightning indi- cates uninsulated material Dear Philips product ownerFor Customer Use Model No Serial NoSafety and General Information Table of Contents Introduction Color Systems Playable DiscsRegion Codes Unacceptable DiscsPlayable Video Cassette Tapes DVD/VCR maintenancePlayable Video Cassette Tapes Recording PreventionHookups Without a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System Disconnect the antenna or cable from your TVCH3 CH4 Connections Recording/Viewing Any ChannelSignal Cable Box/DBS Recording One Channel/Watching AnotherConnecting the DVD/VCR to a Stereo TV Optional HookupsOptional Hookups cont’d DVD/VCRHelpful Hints Recycling Guidelines/Battery Safety Putting Batteries in the Remote ControlUsing the Remote Control Replace the battery compartment lidPress the VCR button, then press the Power button Turning on Your DVD/VCRAutomatic Channel Setup Press the VCR button, then press the Menu buttonAdding/Deleting Channels Press the DISPLAY/STATUS/EXIT buttonAutomatic Channel Setup cont’d Reviewing Memorized ChannelsPress the DISPLAY/STATUS/EXIT button once or twice to exit Setting the Clock Play panel. If it does not, press the VCR/TV button onceVCR/TV light appears on the front of the DVD/VCR Press the Play button or the Stop button to select SET CLOCK, then press the F.FWD buttonLanguage Selection VCR If you select Status ON, then select Counter only on If you select Status ON, then select Counter only OFFIf you select Status OFF 24 DVD/VCR Display DVD Features Display MessagesVCR Light Green Timer SET Light Record LightCassette Compartment CST. in Cassette- Inside LightFront Panel ANT-IN Antenna In Jack Component Video OUT Jacks AC PowerCH3/CH4 Switch Video OUT Jack Coaxial Jack DVD/VCR Audio OUT JacksRemote Control Buttons VCR/TV Button Menu Button DVD modeMemory Button Repeat ButtonRemote Control Buttons cont’d Speed Button FWD Fast Forward Button DVD modeVCR Button Arrow ButtonsVHS Quasi Play Back Sqpb Read and follow the steps below to play a tapeDVD/VCR will record in a pre- set volume Stop buttonOther recording options are on pages Recording One Channel/Watching Another Insert another tape in the DVD/VCR To return to VCR mode, press the Timer SET button onRecord the programs Ton so that the green VCR light appears on the frontTimer Recording Every weekTimer Recording cont’d Timer Recording cont’d Tape SpeedsChecking or Cancelling Timer Recordings Press the Play button or the Stop button to selectSee page 78 for more hints Rerecording Tape Duplication Jack of DVD/VCRMake the connections shown above Repeat Play Video Cassette Tapes Press the F.FWD button so that on appears besideReal-Time Counter Memory Time Search You can not do a Time Search while recordingSuper High Speed Searching LP/SLP Special Effects PlaybackForward and Reverse Searching SP/LP/SLP Viewing a Still PictureAutomatic Operation Features Specifically… MTS Multi-Channel Television Sound SystemUnderstanding On-Screen Displays This indication is not available during tape playbackMTS Multi-Channel Television Sound System cont’d Hi-Fi Stereo Sound System Please see additional notes onBlue Background Playing a Disc Playing a DVD or an Audio CDBefore you begin Disc Menus Using the DVD MenusUsing the Title Menu Press the DVD button, then press the Title button.Press the Play button to resume playback Pausing PlaybackPausing Playback Memory On is not available with Audio CDsSlow Motion Press the Play button to return to normal playbackYou can not play the DVD in reverse slow motion Fast Forward/Reverse Search Use the F.FWD button for a forward search. Press the REWButton for a reverse search Using the Number Buttons to Select a Track Track PlaybackStarting Playback at a Specific Track Title/Chapter Playback Starting Playback at a Specific Title/ChapterSpecific Time Playback Starting Playback at a Specific Disc TimeButtons to select a new Chapter, the new Chapter will play Repeat Playback DiscsRepeatedly pressing the Repeat button during playback lets RepeatedlyRepeat Playback Repeat aWhile playback is stopped, press the DVD button, then Press the Mode button. The program screen will appearProgrammed Playback Up to 20 Tracks may be stored in the ProgramRandom Playback Press the DVD button, then press the Audio button dur Audio CD Sound ModeDVD Language Ing playback, then press the o/p buttons to selectScreen Subtitle menu will disappear after about 15 secondsAngle 1 default of eight Possible angles Camera AnglesAngle Accessing the Status Display No displayPress the Number 4 button to select Lock Press the Number buttons to enter your 4-digit passwordParental Lock Levels Press the Number 1 button to select LevelPress the Number buttons to enter the 4-digit password Write down the password in case you forget itAudio Settings To change the Digital OUT settings, go to stepPress the Number 3 button to select Audio Audio Settings cont’d Press the Setup button to remove the menuNot be shown Language SettingsPress the Number 1 button to select Language Instead to select different lanPress a Number button to select a setting Press the DVD button, then press the Setup buttonLanguage Settings cont’d 5165Video Settings Press the Number 2 button to select VideoOther Menu Settings Press the Number 5 button to select OthersSignal-to-Noise Ratio S/N Ratio Cleaning the DVD/VCRCleaning a Disc Power RequirementNo picture in DVD mode DVD/VCR has no powerRemote control will not operate the DVD/VCR Helpful HintsHelpful Hints cont’d TV program cannot be recorded Power FailureDVD/VCR will not perform a timer recording Number buttons won’t work for channels aboveTape cannot be removed Line Input modeCleaning the Video Heads Poor receptionLimited Warranty WHO is COVERED?To obtain a replacement product from Philips Exchange Fee + Sales Tax = TotalPayment, if applicable Glossary Cable Box/DBS Output Channel 03 orIndex Supplied Accessories
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