Philips VRX342AT warranty Helpful Hints

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46 Helpful Hints

If you are having problems with your VCR, check the following list of problems and possible solutions before requesting service. You may be able to solve the problem yourself.

No power

•Make sure the power plug is completely connected to an AC (alternating current) outlet.

•Make sure the power is turned on.

Power Failure

•Timer recordings and the clock setting may be lost if the power fails for more than one minute. See pages 14-17 to reset your clock. See pages 32-39 to reprogram your timer recordings.

A TV program cannot be recorded.

•Check the connections between the VCR, TV, antenna/cable, and Cable Box (if applicable) (pages six-10).

•Make sure the tape has a record tab (page five).

•Check the TV/VCR position (page 26).

•Check the CH3/CH4 switch (pages six-nine).

The VCR will not perform a timer recording.

•Make sure the recording start and stop times are set correctly (pages 32-39).

•Make sure a tape is in the VCR and the tape has a record tab (page five). If, after programming a timer recording, you turn off the VCR power without putting a tape in the VCR, the Timer light will blink.

•If the record tab on a tape is missing, the VCR will eject the tape. The Timer light will blink.

•Make sure the VCR power is off.

•Make sure the clock is set (pages 14-17).

•The VCR may not perform or continue a timer recording if a power interruption of more than one minute occurs during the timer recording, even if the power comes back on afterward.

•If you have a Cable Box, timer recordings are programmed differently. (See page eight for details.)

•It is best to finish programming a timer recording at least five minutes before the recording is scheduled to begin.

•12 PM is noon; 12 AM is midnight.

There is no playback picture or the playback picture is noisy or contains streaks.

•Make sure the TV and the Cable Box, if applicable, are on the same channel as the VCR’s CH3/CH4 switch (pages six-nine).

•Make sure the VCR is in VCR position (page 26). The VCR light will appear on the display panel of the VCR when the VCR is in VCR position.

•Make sure channel 3 or 4 is properly adjusted at the TV.

•Adjust the tracking (page 45).

The VCR cannot be controlled with the remote control.

•Make sure the VCR light appears on the VCR display panel. If it does not, press the VCR/TV button once.

•Aim the remote control directly at the VCR’s remote sensor (page 26).

•Remove all obstacles between the remote control and the VCR.

•Inspect and/or replace the batteries in the remote control (page five).

The Number buttons won’t work for channels above 69.

• Select CABLE TV at the TUNER SET UP menu (page 12), then let the VCR program the channels.

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Contents VRX342AT Dear Philips Magnavox product owner For Customer UseIntroduction FeaturesSafety Precautions UseTable of Contents VCR maintenance Putting Batteries in the Remote ControlUsing the Remote Control Remove the battery compartment lid on the bottomHookups Without a Cable Box Disconnect the antenna or cable from your TVHookups Without a Cable Box cont’d Plug in the TV and the VCRRecording/Viewing Any Channel Timer RecordingsHookups With a Cable Box Watching TV With the VCR OffPlaying a Tape Hookups With a Cable Box cont’dRecording One Channel/Watching Another Press the Play button to play the tapeHookups With a Stereo TV Turning on Your VCR 1Turn on the TVProgramming Channels Press the Number 3 button to select Tuner SET UPChannel Memory Press the VCR buttonReviewing Programmed Channels Adding/Deleting ChannelsUse the Number buttons to enter the channel number Press the Number 4 button to select SET Clock Setting the ClockManual Clock Setting Press the Number 2 button to select SET Manual ClockSetting the Clock cont’d Press the VCR button, then press the Menu button to Setting the Clock cont’dAutomatic Clock Setting Bring up the main menu displayTime Zone Press the Number 4 button to select SET 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 LanguageWithin 30 seconds after releasing the Mute button, press TV Code SettingPress and release the Mute button Release the TV buttonRelease the CABLE/DSS button Find the brand of your Cable Box or Satellite System onWithin 30 seconds after releasing the CABLE/DSS button, use Remote Control Buttons Remote Control Buttons cont’d On-Screen Status Displays Press the Number 2 button to select on Screen ModeTo choose the status display mode, follow the steps below VCR Display Panel Front Panel Rear Panel Playing Read and follow the steps below to play a tapePress the VCR button on the remote control RecordingRecording One Channel/Watching Another Press the Stop button to stop the recordingIntact and the tape is long enough to record the programs Channels are programmedWith the Tape Speed button Buttons to select the channel you want to recordRecording Menu Timer RecordingDaily ScreenTimer Recording cont’d Enter the recording’s stop timePress the STATUS/EXIT button. Program WAS COM Timer Recording cont’dTape Speeds Checking or Cancelling Timer Recordings See page 46 for more hintsTV Channels Cable Channels Setting Up the VCR Plus+ Programming SystemLocal TV Stations Call letters Press the VCR button, then press the Menu button Press the Number 4 button to select VCR PLUS+ REF. MAPPanel of the VCR. If it does not, press the VCR/TV button OnceTimer Recording With the VCR Plus+ Programming System cont’d Rerecording Tape Duplication Repeat Playback Repeat PlaybackTime Search Time Search Real Time Counter Memory Real Time Counter MemorySuper High Speed Searching LP/SLP Special Effects PlaybackForward and Reverse Searching SP/LP/SLP Viewing a Still PictureAutomatic Operation Features Helpful Hints Helpful Hints cont’d Glossary Cable Box Output Channel Channel 3 orSpecifications Renewed Index Supplied Accessories
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