Philips VRX342AT warranty Automatic Operation Features

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The following playback features will always operate:

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. If a timer recording is set, the power will not come on automati- cally when you insert a tape with the record tab intact.

If a timer recording is set and the VCR power is off, the VCR will eject the tape if the record tab is missing.

Automatic Rewind, Eject, Off

When a tape is played, fast forwarded, or recorded to its end, the VCR will rewind the tape, go into the Stop mode, eject the tape, then turn itself off.

If the real time counter memory is set, the VCR will only rewind to the point at which the counter is set to zero, then stop. The VCR will not eject the tape automatically or shut 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, a tape can only be ejected with the power on. Make sure you insert a tape for the Timer Recording.

Automatic Tracking Adjustment

The VCR continually adjusts tracking automatically to give you the best possible picture quality. With some recordings, however, you may get a better picture using the manual tracking controls (see below).

Manual Tracking

To adjust the tracking manually, press the CHANNEL (Up/Down) buttons on the VCR.

NOTES:

The CHANNEL (Up/Down) buttons on the VCR adjust tracking dur- ing playback.

This function is controlled only by the CHANNEL (Up/Down) buttons on the VCR. The CHANNEL (Up/Down) buttons on the remote con- trol will not adjust tracking.

To return tracking to the position it was in when the VCR was shipped from the factory, press the CHANNEL (Up) and CHANNEL (Down) buttons on the VCR at the same time.

Tracking is returned to auto tracking when a tape is inserted, or when the STOP button is pressed to halt playback.

When the VCR is in Slow mode, auto tracking will not work. Instead, use the CHANNEL (Up/Down) buttons on the VCR to reduce noise lines in slow motion playback.

Manual tracking will not operate when the VCR is in Still mode. If you want to reduce noise lines in a still picture, place the VCR in Slow mode. Use the CHANNEL (Up/Down) buttons on the VCR to remove the noise lines. Then return to Still mode.

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Contents VRX342AT For Customer Use Dear Philips Magnavox product ownerSafety Precautions FeaturesIntroduction UseTable of Contents Using the Remote Control Putting Batteries in the Remote ControlVCR maintenance Remove the battery compartment lid on the bottomDisconnect the antenna or cable from your TV Hookups Without a Cable BoxPlug in the TV and the VCR Hookups Without a Cable Box cont’dHookups With a Cable Box Timer RecordingsRecording/Viewing Any Channel Watching TV With the VCR OffRecording One Channel/Watching Another Hookups With a Cable Box cont’dPlaying a Tape Press the Play button to play the tapeHookups With a Stereo TV 1Turn on the TV Turning on Your VCRChannel Memory Press the Number 3 button to select Tuner SET UPProgramming Channels Press the VCR buttonAdding/Deleting Channels Reviewing Programmed ChannelsUse the Number buttons to enter the channel number Manual Clock Setting Setting the ClockPress the Number 4 button to select SET Clock Press the Number 2 button to select SET Manual ClockSetting the Clock cont’d Automatic Clock Setting Setting the Clock cont’dPress the VCR button, then press the Menu button to Bring up the main menu displayPress the Number 4 button to select SET Time Zone Time ZoneDaylight-Saving Time Selection Daylight-Saving Time SelectionLanguage Selection Press the Number 2 button to select VCR SET UPLanguage Selection Press the Number 3 button to select LanguagePress and release the Mute button TV Code SettingWithin 30 seconds after releasing the Mute button, press Release the TV buttonFind the brand of your Cable Box or Satellite System on Release the CABLE/DSS buttonWithin 30 seconds after releasing the CABLE/DSS button, use Remote Control Buttons Remote Control Buttons cont’d Press the Number 2 button to select on Screen Mode On-Screen Status DisplaysTo choose the status display mode, follow the steps below VCR Display Panel Front Panel Rear Panel Read and follow the steps below to play a tape PlayingRecording Press the VCR button on the remote controlPress the Stop button to stop the recording Recording One Channel/Watching AnotherWith the Tape Speed button Channels are programmedIntact and the tape is long enough to record the programs Buttons to select the channel you want to recordDaily Timer RecordingRecording Menu ScreenEnter the recording’s stop time Timer Recording cont’dTimer Recording cont’d Press the STATUS/EXIT button. Program WAS COMTape Speeds See page 46 for more hints Checking or Cancelling Timer RecordingsSetting Up the VCR Plus+ Programming System TV Channels Cable ChannelsLocal TV Stations Call letters Press the Number 4 button to select VCR PLUS+ REF. MAP Press the VCR button, then press the Menu buttonOnce Panel of the VCR. If it does not, press the VCR/TV buttonTimer Recording With the VCR Plus+ Programming System cont’d Rerecording Tape Duplication Repeat Playback Repeat PlaybackTime Search Time SearchReal Time Counter Memory Real Time Counter MemoryForward and Reverse Searching SP/LP/SLP Special Effects PlaybackSuper High Speed Searching LP/SLP Viewing a Still PictureAutomatic Operation Features Helpful Hints Helpful Hints cont’d Cable Box Output Channel Channel 3 or GlossarySpecifications Renewed Index Supplied Accessories