Philips VRB665AT, VRB615AT Playing, If playback does not start automatically, press the Play

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Read and follow the steps below to play a tape.

1

Turn on the TV and set it to channel 3 or 4, whichever channel the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR is set to.

2

Insert a tape in the VCR. The power will come on. The VCR will place itself in VCR position automatically (the VCR light will appear on the display panel of the VCR). If the VCR light does not appear, press the VCR button, then press the VCR/TV button once. If the tape’s record tab has been removed, playback will start automatically.

3

If playback does not start automatically, press the PLAY

8button. The 3 light will appear on the VCR display panel.

4

Press the STOP 9 button to stop playback.

5

Press the REW(ind); button to rewind the tape.

6

Press the EJECT button to remove the tape.

1Turn on the TV.

2 Insert a tape.

	CBL / DBS				TV				VCR
		VCR/TV			POWER SMARTPICTURE
		QUICK PROGRAMMING
		1		+	2		+		3
		START		.............	STOP		.............	DATE
		4		-	5		-		6
					DAILY			WEEKLY
		7			8				9
		SPEED			DBS
		ALT			0			CLEAR
				STILL/SLOW
	-	...-			........				+	-
5	REW								FF
					PLAY
					STOP
		VOL		OK/STATUS					CH
					MENU
					TIMER
	TURBO		AUDIO/			SKIP			REC END
6	TIMER		MUTE			SEARCH			SEARCH
		EJECT							REC /OTR
		EJECT

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Helpful Hints

•Playback options and features are on pages 46-53.

•This VCR is equipped with SQPB (S- VHS Quasi Playback) that lets you watch tapes recorded in the S-VHS format with regular VHS reso- lution.

•SQPB does not deliver Super VHS resolution.

•S-VHS quality recording is not possible with this VCR.

•This VCR is also equipped with Digital Studio Picture Control, which provides the highest possible record- ing and playback picture quality.

“DSPC” may flash on the display panel after PLAY 8 is pressed. Details are on page 51.

•The tape position indicator appears during rewinding or fast forwarding. Details are on page 25.

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Contents VRB615AT VRB665AT Dear Philips product owner For Customer UseFeatures Safety PrecautionsIntroduction Declaration of ConformityTable of Contents Before Using Your VCR Putting Batteries in the Remote ControlUsing the Remote Control VCR Maintenance/Video Head CleaningHookups without a Cable Box Disconnect the antenna or cable from your TVHookups without a Cable Box cont’d CH3 CH4Cable signal RF coaxial RF coaxial cable Hookups with a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast SystemConnections Recording/Viewing Any ChannelCable signal RF coaxial Recording One Channel/Watching AnotherWith this connection 2Cable Box/DBSTurning on Your VCR Menu shown below will appearPress the VCR button, then press the Menu button Press the FF button repeatedly so that ANT if youPress the Play o or Stop p button to select Adding/Deleting ChannelsADD/DELETE CH., then press the OK/STATUS button Setting the Clock Manual Clock SettingInstructions continue on To make corrections, follow stepsSetting the Clock cont’d Press the Play o or Stop p button repeatedly to setDate month and day. Every time you press the Play Press the Menu buttonSetting the Clock cont’d Time Zone SelectionManual PBS Channel Selection Automatic PBS Channel Selection Daylight-Savings Time Language Selection Press the Play o or Stop p button to select LANGuage Press the Menu buttonRemote Control Buttons VOLume o/p Button Timer ButtonCBL/DBS Button VCR/TV ButtonDisplay Panel VRB665 STOP/EJECTRear Panel On Screen Mode on On Screen Mode Counter On Screen Mode OFF Screen ModeSetting the Remote Control to Operate a TV TV CodesFind the code for your TV Repeat stepSetting the Remote Control to Operate a Cable Box/DBS Playback options and features are on pages Sqpb does not deliver Super VHS resolutionPlaying If playback does not start automatically, press the PlayVCR records in a preset volume RecordingPress the VCR button Appear on the display panelRecording One Channel/Watching Another VCR light will disappear from the display panelChannels are set up. Details are on pages One-Touch RecordingStarting an OTR OTR has priorityRecord Link 1Set the program on the DBS 2Insert a tape in the VCRChannels Setting Up the VCR Plus+ Programming SystemCall Letters Setting Up the VCR Plus+ Programming System cont’d Timer Recording with the VCR Plus+ Programming System BerTo check your timer recordings, see If you want to record the program daily, pressNumber 8/DAILY button so that Daily Program Number 9/WEEKLY button so that Weekly ProgramQuick Programming Channels are programmed. Details are on pagesCassette type / Playback Time Tape SpeedsHrs Will play tapes recorded in LP, but LP will notQuick Programming cont’d Press the OK/STATUS or Timer button. Program WAS Press the Power button to turn off the VCR. The r lightQuick Programming cont’d Appears, try again from stepTurbo Timer Press the Turbo Timer button on the remote controlCurrent time will appear on the display panel Current channel number will appear on the display panel. ToChecking, Editing, or Clearing Timer Recordings To see the timer recordings individually, press the OK/STAProgram Review Indicates a Weekly recordingPress the OK/STATUS button to select the program Information about the chosen program will appearFollow the steps below to set Timer REC Speed to Auto SLPRerecording Tape Duplication VCRVCR 1 will play your tape. Insert a prerecorded tape in VCR Audio and video cables are not includedReceiving a Stereo Broadcast Multi-Channel Television Sound SystemReceiving a Second Audio Program Multi-Channel Television Sound System cont’d Record the program as usual. Details are onHi-Fi Stereo Tape Playback Audio OUTVideo Stabilizer Or special effects playbackSmartPicture Digital Studio Picture Control Search Options Index SearchRecord End Search Skip SearchForward and Reverse Searching Viewing a Still PictureViewing a Slow Motion Picture Repeat PlaybackWhen Child Lock is activated Child LockCL will blink on the display panel CL will disappear from the display panelBlue Background Automatic Operation Features Glossary Cable Box/DBS Output Channel channel 03 orSpecifications Helpful Hints Helpful Hints cont’d Renewed Remote control TimerAutomatic Cable boxSupplied Accessories