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TV programs cannot be watched normally.

•Put the VCR in TV position. (Press the VCR/TV button so that the VCR light disappears from the display panel. For details see pages 23 and 26.)

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

Tape cannot be inserted.

•Insert the tape, window side up, with the record tab facing you.

•Make sure a tape isn’t already in the VCR by pressing the STOP/EJECT button on the VCR.

•Gently push on the center of the tape when putting it in the VCR. Never force the tape into the VCR.

•If a timer recording is programmed and the VCR power is off, you can not insert a tape without a record tab.

Tape cannot be removed.

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

•You have set a timer recording. Turn the VCR power on, then eject the tape. Be sure to insert a tape and turn off the power for your timer recording.

VCR ejects the tape when the REC(ord)/OTR button is pressed or when the VCR power is turned off to set a timer recording.

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

Channels above 13 cannot be received.

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

Poor reception

•You may need to tune your TV again.

The motor (cylinder) rotates even when the VCR is in Stop mode.

•To enable the quick play mechanism, the cylinder will rotate for about five minutes. This is normal.

Satellite Hookups

•Watching one TV channel while recording another may not be possible if you have a satellite hookup. You may have to set your TV to channel 3 or 4, then make your channel selections at the satellite con- verter box.

•With many satellite hookups, if you use accessory audio and video cables to connect your VCR to your TV, you will have to put your VCR in Line Input mode. To enter Line Input mode, press 0, 0, 1 or 0, 0, 2 on the VCR’s remote control. A/V FRONT or A/V REAR will appear on your TV screen briefly.

Line Input mode

•If you accidentally enter Line Input mode (A/V FRONT or A/V REAR will appear on your TV screen briefly), press the CHANNEL (Up/Down) buttons or use the Number buttons to select another channel.

Daylight-Saving Time

•When automatic Daylight-Saving Time is set, the clock time will change automatically as follows: on the first Sunday in April, from 2 AM to 3 AM; on the last Sunday in October, from 2 AM to 1 AM.

•During the April time change, a timer recording programmed to start between 2 AM and 2 AM will not record. A timer recording programmed to end between 2 AM and 2 AM will end when the clock moves forward (2 AM).

•During the October time change, a recording cannot be started between the second 1 AM and 1:59 AM.

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Contents VRX342AT For Customer Use Dear Philips Magnavox product ownerUse FeaturesSafety Precautions IntroductionTable of Contents Remove the battery compartment lid on the bottom Putting Batteries in the Remote ControlUsing the Remote Control VCR maintenanceDisconnect the antenna or cable from your TV Hookups Without a Cable BoxPlug in the TV and the VCR Hookups Without a Cable Box cont’dWatching TV With the VCR Off Timer RecordingsHookups With a Cable Box Recording/Viewing Any ChannelPress the Play button to play the tape Hookups With a Cable Box cont’dRecording One Channel/Watching Another Playing a TapeHookups With a Stereo TV 1Turn on the TV Turning on Your VCRPress the VCR button Press the Number 3 button to select Tuner SET UPChannel Memory Programming ChannelsUse the Number buttons to enter the channel number Adding/Deleting ChannelsReviewing Programmed Channels Press the Number 2 button to select SET Manual Clock Setting the ClockManual Clock Setting Press the Number 4 button to select SET ClockSetting the Clock cont’d Bring up the main menu display Setting the Clock cont’dAutomatic Clock Setting Press the VCR button, then press the Menu button toPress the Number 4 button to select SET Time Zone Time ZoneDaylight-Saving Time Selection Daylight-Saving Time SelectionPress the Number 3 button to select Language Press the Number 2 button to select VCR SET UPLanguage Selection Language SelectionRelease the TV button TV Code SettingPress and release the Mute button Within 30 seconds after releasing the Mute button, pressWithin 30 seconds after releasing the CABLE/DSS button, use Find the brand of your Cable Box or Satellite System onRelease the CABLE/DSS button Remote Control Buttons Remote Control Buttons cont’d To choose the status display mode, follow the steps below Press the Number 2 button to select on Screen ModeOn-Screen Status Displays 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 AnotherButtons to select the channel you want to record Channels are programmedWith the Tape Speed button Intact and the tape is long enough to record the programsScreen Timer RecordingDaily Recording MenuEnter the recording’s stop time Timer Recording cont’dTape Speeds Timer Recording cont’dPress the STATUS/EXIT button. Program WAS COM See page 46 for more hints Checking or Cancelling Timer RecordingsLocal TV Stations Call letters Setting Up the VCR Plus+ Programming SystemTV Channels Cable Channels 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 MemoryViewing a Still Picture Special Effects PlaybackForward and Reverse Searching SP/LP/SLP Super High Speed Searching LP/SLPAutomatic Operation Features Helpful Hints Helpful Hints cont’d Cable Box Output Channel Channel 3 or GlossarySpecifications Renewed Index Supplied Accessories
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