Philips VRZ360 owner manual Automatic Operation Features

Page 49

VRZ360 4/7/99 9:53 PM Page 49

Automatic Operation Features 49

Automatic Playback

When you put a tape in the VCR, the power will come on auto- matically. If the tape’s record tab is missing, playback will begin.

Automatic Rewind

When a tape is played, fast forwarded, or recorded to its end, the

VCR will rewind the tape to the beginning, then stop.

Memory Rewind, Power Off

When the POWER button is pressed while the VCR is rewinding a tape, REWINDPOWER OFF will appear on-screen. When the tape has finished rewinding, the VCR will stop, then turn itself off.

Tape Eject

A tape can be ejected with the VCR power on or off (but the VCR must be plugged in).

If a timer recording is programmed, the r and Cassette-Inside lights will flash on the VCR’s display panel when you eject a tape with the VCR power turned off.

Counter Reset

The counter will automatically be reset to 0:00:00 as you insert a cassette.

To reset the counter to 0:00:00 at anytime, press the CLEAR but- ton on the remote control.

Automatic Tracking Adjustment

The VCR continually adjusts tracking to give you the best possible picture quality. With some recordings, however, you may get a better picture by adjusting the tracking manually (see below).

Manual Tracking Adjustment

Press the CHANNEL 8/9 buttons on the VCR to remove jitter in a still picture.

You can return to Automatic Tracking Adjustment by pressing the CHANNEL 8/9 buttons on the VCR at the same time.

The CHANNEL 8/9 buttons on the VCR also adjust tracking dur- ing normal tape playback.

The VCR returns to Automatic Tracking Adjustment whenever a tape is inserted.

Before

After

Tracking

Tracking

Adjustment

Adjustment

Image 49
Contents VRZ360 For Customer Use Dear Philips Magnavox product ownerSafety Precautions FeaturesIntroduction Table of Contents Before Using Your VCR Disconnect the antenna or cable from your TV Hookups Without a Cable BoxCH3 CH4 Hookups Without a Cable Box cont’dConnections Hookups With a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast SystemRecording/Viewing Any Channel Cable Box/DBSRecording One Channel/Watching Another Cable signal Cable Box/DBSWith this connection TV’sPress the FF /OK button. The menu shown below will appear Turning on Your VCRPress the VCR button, then press the Menu button Automatic Channel SetupAdding/Deleting Channels Automatic Channel Setup cont’dInstructions continue on Manual Clock SettingWhen the month and day are correct, press the FF /OK button Setting the Clock cont’dPress the EXIT/STATUS button Press the FF /OK button repeatedly to select Time Time Zone SelectionManual PBS Channel Selection Automatic PBS Channel Selection Press the VCR button, then press the Menu button Daylight-Saving TimePress the EXIT/STATUS button Language SelectionRemote Control Buttons Menu Button Timer ButtonEXIT/STATUS Button Speed ButtonDisplay Panel Front Panel Rear Panel On the screen If on Screen Mode is set to on or CounterOperation Find the code for your TV Setting the Remote Control to Operate a TVFind the code for your Cable Box/DBS Setting the Remote Control to Operate a Cable Box/DBSRead and follow the steps below to play a tape PlayingIf playback does not start automatically, press the Play Button. The 3 light will appear on the VCR display panelRecording VCR records in a preset volumePress the VCR button Light will appear on the VCR display panelOne-Touch Recording Channels are set up. Details are on pages 11Starting an OTR Stopping an OTRRecording One Channel/Watching Another Channels Setting Up the VCR Plus+ Programming SystemStation 2Examine the lists on Setting Up the VCR Plus+ Programming System cont’dTimer Recording With the VCR Plus+ Programming System Press the EXIT/STATUS button. Program WAS COM Quick Programming Press the VCR button, then press the Timer buttonComplete each step within 60 seconds of the previous step Tape Speed Maximum Record/Playback Time T160 T120 T60 Tape SpeedsStandard Play Long PlayQuick Programming cont’d Programmed timer recordings will appear Checking, Editing, or Clearing TimerFollow the steps below to set Timer REC Speed to Auto Timer Recording Speed SettingVCR 1 will play your tape. Insert a prerecorded tape in VCR Rerecording Tape DuplicationAudio and video cables are not included Index Search Receiving a Stereo Broadcast Multi-Channel Television Sound SystemReceiving a Second Audio Program Multi-Channel Television Sound System cont’d Hi-Fi Stereo Tape Playback Video Stabilizer Incredible Picture Forward and Reverse Searching Playback OptionsViewing a Still Picture Viewing a Slow Motion PictureAutomatic Operation Features Cable Box/DBS Output Channel channel 03 or GlossarySpecifications Helpful Hints Helpful Hints cont’d Model # Serial # Limited WarrantyGlossary Stabilizer Safety precautions Tapes Helpful hints Ac power cord Hookups Slow motion AccessoriesSlp Antenna in jack With a stereo TV ClearingSupplied Accessories