Philips VRB664AT owner manual Example, Press the VCR button Press the Index Search button

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This feature allows you to index the starting points of programs that you have recorded on a tape. Then, you can easily rewind or fast forward to that point.

Example:

If you are watching program number 4 and you want to fast for- ward to program number 7, skip three programs.

CURRENT PLAYBACK PROGRAM
Beginning of tape						End of tape
Pro. 1 Pro. 2			Pro.3 Pro. 4 Pro. 5 Pro. 6 Pro. 7
4	3	2	1	1	2	3
INDEX MARK

1

Press the VCR button.

2

Press the INDEX SEARCH button.

INDEX SEARCH

00

ENTER INDEX NUMBER

3

Within 10 seconds, use the Number buttons to enter the number of programs that you want to skip. For example, to skip three programs, press Number buttons 0, 3. If you do not make an entry within 10 seconds, the VCR will exit Index Search mode.

4

Within 10 seconds, press the F.FWD/B button or the REW(ind)/{ button to skip forward or backward. The VCR will fast forward or rewind to the beginning of the desired program, then begin playback. (The program numbers count down on the screen as the searching progresses. To remove the on- screen counter, press the INDEX SEARCH button once.)

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POWER		EJECT
VCR/TV	SPEED	MEMORY
REC/OTR		PAUSE/STILL

			PLAY
	REW		F.FWD		4
			STOP		4
	MENU	STATUS/EXIT		CLEAR
3	1	2	3
	4	5	6	CH.
	4	5	6
	7	8	9
1	MUTE	0	ALT.CH	VOL.
				VOL.
	VCR	TV	CBL/DBS
			VCR PLUS+
	VAR.SLOW		/ENTER	SLOW
	TRACKING		F.ADV	X2 PLAY
2	SMART	TIME	INDEX REC END	SKIP
	PICTURE	TIME	INDEX REC END	SKIP
			SEARCH

Helpful Hints

•Every time an index mark is passed during rewinding or fast forwarding, the number of programs beneath INDEX SEARCH on the screen decreases by one.

•Up to 20 index marks may be searched.

•This function will not operate in recording mode.

•Press the STOP/p button to stop the search.

•An index mark will be made auto- matically at the beginning of every recording. An index mark is not made when a recording is paused.

•The time gap between index marks should be greater than 1 minute for SP recording, 2 minutes for LP recording, and 3 minutes for SLP recording.

•If the end of the tape is reached during an Index Search, the VCR will cancel the search and rewind

the tape. Details are on page 45.

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Contents VRB664AT For Customer Use Dear Philips product ownerFeatures IntroductionDeclaration of Conformity Table of Contents Removing the Plastic Cover from the Front Panel Putting Batteries in the Remote ControlUsing the Remote Control VCR maintenanceDisconnect the antenna or cable from your TV Hookups Without a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast SystemPlug in the TV and the VCR Hookups Without a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System cont’dHookups With a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System ConnectionsRecording/Viewing Any Channel Recording One Channel/Watching Another Hookups With a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System cont’dHookups With a Stereo TV Press the Menu button. The display shown below will appear Turning on Your VCRPress the VCR button Press the Menu button Automatic Channel SetupAdding/Deleting Channels Automatic Channel Setup cont’dPress the STATUS/EXIT button once or twice to exit Reviewing Memorized ChannelsManual Clock Setting Do each step within 60 seconds of the previous stepInstructions continue on Enter a 0 before a single-digit number Setting the Clock cont’dPress the VCR button, then press the Menu button Automatic Clock SettingTime Zone Daylight-Savings Time Language Selection Setting the Remote to Operate a TV Cable BOX Codes Remote Control Buttons Remote Control Buttons cont’d Number Buttons REWind/ ButtonRECord/OTR Button Menu ButtonIf you select Status ON, then select Counter only OFF On-Screen Status DisplaysStatus Display example only If you select Status ON, then select Counter only onVCR Display Panel Front Panel Rear Panel VHS Quasi Play Back Sqpb PlayingTurn on the TV and set it to channel 3 or 4, whichever chan RecordingOTR CH12 One-Touch RecordingRecording One Channel/Watching Another Daily Timer RecordingTimer Recording cont’d Timer Recording cont’d Press the STATUS/EXIT button. Program WAS COMTape Speeds Checking or Cancelling Timer Recordings Channels Setting Up the VCR Plus+ Programming SystemSetting Up the VCR Plus+ Programming System cont’d Timer Recording with the VCR Plus+ Programming System See page 58 for more hints Set the clock. Details are on pages Auto DBS RecordLinkRF coaxial cable Rerecording Tape DuplicationRepeat Play Press the PLAY/o button or the STOP/p button to selectPress the F.FWD/B button so that on appears beside Automatic Operation Features Playing a Tape at Double Speed Special Effects PlaybackForward and Reverse Searching SP/LP/SLP Super High Speed Searching LP/SLPViewing a Still Picture Viewing a Slow Motion PictureDuring tape playback, press the PAUSE/STILL button. a Child Lock When Child Lock is activatedSmart Picture Press the VCR button Press the Time Search button Time SearchPress the VCR button Press the Index Search button ExampleSkip Search Record End SearchReal-Time Counter Memory Blue Background Understanding On-Screen Displays Multi-Channel Television Sound SystemMulti-Channel Television Sound System cont’d Please see additional notes on Hi-Fi Stereo Sound SystemHelpful Hints Helpful Hints cont’d Cable Box/DBS Output Channel 03 or GlossarySpecifications Video Cassette Recorder or Player Limited WarrantyPayment, if applicable Limited Warranty cont’dTo obtain a replacement product from Philips Payment AmountAutomatic IndexPage Page Page Supplied Accessories