Philips VRX342AT Hookups With a Cable Box, Recording/Viewing Any Channel, Timer Recordings

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8 Hookups With a Cable Box

This connection allows you to view any channel. After you connect the Cable Box, VCR, and TV as shown below, the features described on this page will be available.

1.Connect a Cable signal to the IN Jack on the Cable Box.

IN

OUT

ANT

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

VIDEO CH3 CH4

2. Use an RF coaxial cable (supplied) to connect the OUT Jack on the Cable Box to the ANT(enna) IN Jack on the VCR.

3. Use a second RF coax-
ial cable to connect the
OUT Jack on the VCR to
the TV’s ANTENNA IN	75V
Jack.	75V
	ANT	/
	CABLE

ANTENNA IN Jack

Back of TV (example only)

Recording/Viewing Any Channel

1

With the VCR on and in VCR position (the VCR light will appear on the display panel), use the CHANNEL (Up/Down) but- tons to set the VCR to the Cable Box output channel (channel 3 or 4).

2

Set the TV to the same channel to which you set the VCR.

3

Select the channel you want to watch or record at the Cable Box.

Watching TV With the VCR Off

1

Use the TV channel selector to set the TV to the Cable Box output channel (channel 3 or 4).

2

Select the channel you want to watch at the Cable Box.

Timer Recordings

With this connection, you may set a timer recording as described on pages 32-35. However, you must remember the following:

●You can only program a timer recording for one channel at a time.

●Set the TV and the VCR to the Cable Box output channel (channel 3 or 4).

●When you are prompted to enter the channel you want to record, select channel 3 or 4 (the Cable Box output channel). (This is step 5 on page 33.)

●Set your Cable Box to the channel you want to record.

●Leave the Cable Box on while you are recording.

Helpful Hints

•With this hookup, channels cannot be changed at the VCR. You must select channels at the Cable Box.

•You can not view a channel other than the one you are recording (the instructions on page 30 do not work with this hookup).

•You cannot program channels with this hookup (as discussed on page 12).

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Contents VRX342AT Dear Philips Magnavox product owner For Customer UseFeatures Safety PrecautionsIntroduction UseTable of Contents Putting Batteries in the Remote Control Using the Remote ControlVCR maintenance 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 VCRTimer Recordings Hookups With a Cable BoxRecording/Viewing Any Channel Watching TV With the VCR OffHookups With a Cable Box cont’d Recording One Channel/Watching AnotherPlaying a Tape Press the Play button to play the tapeHookups With a Stereo TV Turning on Your VCR 1Turn on the TVPress the Number 3 button to select Tuner SET UP Channel MemoryProgramming Channels Press the VCR buttonUse the Number buttons to enter the channel number Adding/Deleting ChannelsReviewing Programmed Channels Setting the Clock Manual Clock SettingPress the Number 4 button to select SET Clock Press the Number 2 button to select SET Manual ClockSetting the Clock cont’d Setting the Clock cont’d Automatic Clock SettingPress the VCR button, then press the Menu button to Bring up the main menu displayTime Zone Press the Number 4 button to select SET Time ZoneDaylight-Saving Time Selection Daylight-Saving Time SelectionPress the Number 2 button to select VCR SET UP Language SelectionLanguage Selection Press the Number 3 button to select LanguageTV Code Setting Press and release the Mute buttonWithin 30 seconds after releasing the Mute button, press Release the TV buttonWithin 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 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 recordingChannels are programmed With the Tape Speed buttonIntact and the tape is long enough to record the programs Buttons to select the channel you want to recordTimer Recording DailyRecording Menu ScreenTimer Recording cont’d Enter the recording’s stop timeTape Speeds Timer Recording cont’dPress the STATUS/EXIT button. Program WAS COM Checking or Cancelling Timer Recordings See page 46 for more hintsLocal TV Stations Call letters Setting Up the VCR Plus+ Programming SystemTV Channels Cable Channels 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 SearchReal Time Counter Memory Real Time Counter MemorySpecial Effects Playback Forward and Reverse Searching SP/LP/SLPSuper High Speed Searching 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