Philips VRZ255 owner manual Glossary, Cable Box/DBS Output Channel channel 03 or

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AUDIO IN/OUT Jacks: jacks located on the front and back of the VCR which are used to record audio from another source (IN) or to send audio to another source (OUT).

Automatic Channel Programming: process in which the VCR scans all available channels and places the ones you receive in its memory. Then, when you press the CH(annel) 8/9 buttons, you only scan through channels you receive.

Bands: settings that allow you to tune channels.

•Antenna – VHF (very high frequency; channels 2 - 13) and UHF (ultra high frequen- cy; channels 14 - 69).

•Cable – standard channels can be received without a Cable Box.

Cable Box/DBS Output Channel: channel 03 or 04.

DBS: Direct Broadcast System.

Dubbing: copying a tape using a second VCR.

Frame: a single still picture.

HQ: high quality; a feature in the VCR circuitry which provides enhanced picture detail.

OTR: one-touch recording; programming a timer recording that starts immediately and records for 30 minutes to six hours, whichever you specify.

Remote Control: the small electronic unit that came with your VCR; allows you to operate your VCR from a distance. The remote control may also operate some fea- tures of your TV, Cable Box, or DBS.

RF coaxial cable: the cable supplied with your VCR. Use it to connect your VCR to your TV (or Cable Box/DBS, if applicable). The supplied cable is a snap-on type. However, you may also use a screw-on type if you prefer.

Special Effects: forward and reverse searching; viewing a still picture; or viewing a slow motion picture.

Tape Speeds: how fast the tape travels during a recording or playback.

•LP (long play) – average tape speed (playback time for a T120 tape is approxi- mately four hours); available for playback only. Although the VCR will play tapes recorded in LP, LP will not appear on the display panel or in the on-screen status display.

•SLP (super long play) – slowest tape speed (recording/playback time for a T120 tape is approximately six hours).

•SP (standard play) – fastest tape speed (recording/playback time for a T120 tape is approximately two hours); best picture quality.

VCR: video cassette recorder.

VIDEO IN/OUT Jacks: jacks located on the front and back of the VCR which are used to record video from another source (IN) or to send video to another source (OUT).

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Contents VRZ255 Model No Serial No Dear Philips Magnavox product ownerFor Customer Use Introduction FeaturesSafety Precautions Table of Contents Before Using Your VCR Hookups Without a Cable Box Disconnect the antenna or cable from your TVHookups Without a Cable Box cont’d CH3 CH4Recording/Viewing Any Channel Hookups With a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast SystemConnections With this connection Cable signal RF coaxial cable TV’sRecording One Channel/Watching Another Cable Box/DBSTurning on Your VCR Press the FF /OK button. The menu shown below will appearAutomatic Channel Setup Press the VCR button, then press the Menu buttonAutomatic Channel Setup cont’d Adding/Deleting ChannelsManual Clock Setting Instructions continue onPress the EXIT/STATUS button Setting the Clock cont’dWhen the month and day are correct, press the FF /OK button Time Zone Selection Press the FF /OK button repeatedly to select TimeManual PBS Channel Selection Automatic PBS Channel Selection Daylight-Saving Time OFF, PBS CH. and Time Zone will not appear in the menuLanguage Selection Press the EXIT/STATUS buttonRemote Control Buttons EXIT/STATUS Button Timer ButtonMenu Button Speed ButtonDisplay Panel Front Panel Rear Panel Sound program selected If on Screen Mode is set to on or CounterOperation Setting the Remote Control to Operate a TV Find the code for your TVSetting the Remote Control to Operate a Cable Box/DBS Find the code for your Cable Box/DBSIf playback does not start automatically, press the Play PlayingRead and follow the steps below to play a tape Button. The 3 light will appear on the VCR display panelPress the VCR button VCR records in a preset volumeRecording Light will appear on the VCR display panelStarting an OTR Channels are set up. Details are on pages 11One-Touch Recording Stopping an OTRRecording One Channel/Watching Another Station Setting Up the VCR Plus+ Programming SystemChannels Setting Up the VCR Plus+ Programming System cont’d 2Examine the lists onTimer Recording With the VCR Plus+ Programming System Press the EXIT/STATUS button. Program WAS COM Complete each step within 60 seconds of the previous step Press the VCR button, then press the Timer buttonQuick Programming Tape Speeds Index Checking, Editing, or Clearing Timer Recordings Programmed timer recordings will appearTimer Recording Speed Setting Follow the steps below to set Timer REC Speed to AutoAudio and video cables are not included Rerecording Tape DuplicationVCR 1 will play your tape. Insert a prerecorded tape in VCR Index Search Receiving a Second Audio Program Multi-Channel Television Sound SystemReceiving a Stereo Broadcast Multi-Channel Television Sound System cont’d Hi-Fi Stereo Tape Playback Video Stabilizer Incredible Picture Viewing a Still Picture Playback OptionsForward and Reverse Searching Viewing a Slow Motion PictureAutomatic Operation Features Glossary Cable Box/DBS Output Channel channel 03 orSpecifications Helpful Hints Helpful Hints cont’d Renewed Slp Antenna in jack With a stereo TV Ac power cord Hookups Slow motion AccessoriesGlossary Stabilizer Safety precautions Tapes Helpful hints ClearingSupplied Accessories