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Tape can’t be removed.

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

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. The quick play mechanism enables the tape mechanism to switch from Stop mode to Play mode in one second.

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

•Make sure the TV is on the same channel as the VCR’s CH3/CH4 switch. Details are on pages 6 - 9.

•Make sure the VCR is in VCR position. Details are on pages 20, 22, and 23.

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

•Adjust the tracking. Details are on page 49.

The Number buttons won’t work for channels above 69; channels above 13 cannot be received.

•Select CABLE at the TUNER SET UP menu, then let the VCR set up the channels. Details are on pages 11 - 12.

A TV program cannot be recorded.

•Check the connections between the VCR, TV, antenna/cable, and Cable Box/DBS (if applicable). Details are on pages 6 - 9.

•Make sure channels are programmed correctly. Details are on pages 11 - 12.

•Make sure the tape has a record tab. Details are on page 5.

TV programs cannot be watched normally.

•Put the VCR in TV position. Details are on pages 20, 22, and 23.

•Check the connections between the VCR, TV, antenna/cable, and Cable Box/DBS (if applicable). Details are on pages 6 - 9.

Line Input mode is selected.

•If you accidentally enter Line Input mode (L-1 or L-F will appear on the display panel), use the CH(annel) 8/9 buttons or the Number buttons to select another channel.

Multi-Channel Television Sound System

•You can only receive and record in stereo or second audio programs that are broadcast in stereo or second audio. You can only play in stereo or second audio tapes that were recorded in stereo or second audio. Details are on pages 43 - 45.

•If you select second audio when second audio is not available, the VCR will record normal audio.

•When you program your VCR to record in stereo, broadcasts are recorded in Hi-Fi stereo.

•You will only get stereo sound if you use audio cables to connect the AUDIO OUT Jacks on the VCR to the AUDIO IN Jacks on your TV. The TV must be in Line Input mode. See your TV owner’s manual for details.

•When you connect the AUDIO OUT Jacks on your VCR to the AUDIO IN Jacks on your TV, the stereo light on the TV might not glow. This is normal. If the VCR indicates you are receiving a stereo broadcast, you are. (STEREO will appear in the status display.)

The 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. Details are on page 5.

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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 Disconnect the antenna or cable from your TV Hookups Without a Cable BoxCH3 CH4 Hookups Without a Cable Box cont’dRecording/Viewing Any Channel Hookups With a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast SystemConnections Recording One Channel/Watching Another Cable signal RF coaxial cable TV’sWith this connection Cable Box/DBSPress the FF /OK button. The menu shown below will appear Turning on Your VCRPress the VCR button, then press the Menu button Automatic Channel SetupAdding/Deleting Channels Automatic Channel Setup cont’dInstructions continue on Manual Clock SettingPress the EXIT/STATUS button Setting the Clock cont’dWhen the month and day are correct, press the FF /OK button Press the FF /OK button repeatedly to select Time Time Zone SelectionManual PBS Channel Selection Automatic PBS Channel Selection OFF, PBS CH. and Time Zone will not appear in the menu Daylight-Saving TimePress the EXIT/STATUS button Language SelectionRemote Control Buttons Menu Button Timer ButtonEXIT/STATUS Button Speed ButtonDisplay Panel Front Panel Rear Panel Sound program selected If on Screen Mode is set to on or CounterOperation Find the code for your TV Setting the Remote Control to Operate a TVFind the code for your Cable Box/DBS Setting the Remote Control to Operate a Cable Box/DBSRead and follow the steps below to play a tape PlayingIf playback does not start automatically, press the Play Button. The 3 light will appear on the VCR display panelRecording VCR records in a preset volumePress the VCR button Light will appear on the VCR display panelOne-Touch Recording Channels are set up. Details are on pages 11Starting an OTR Stopping an OTRRecording One Channel/Watching Another Station Setting Up the VCR Plus+ Programming SystemChannels 2Examine the lists on Setting Up the VCR Plus+ Programming System cont’dTimer 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 Programmed timer recordings will appear Checking, Editing, or Clearing Timer RecordingsFollow the steps below to set Timer REC Speed to Auto Timer Recording Speed SettingAudio 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 Forward and Reverse Searching Playback OptionsViewing a Still Picture Viewing a Slow Motion PictureAutomatic Operation Features Cable Box/DBS Output Channel channel 03 or GlossarySpecifications Helpful Hints Helpful Hints cont’d Renewed Glossary Stabilizer Safety precautions Tapes Helpful hints Ac power cord Hookups Slow motion AccessoriesSlp Antenna in jack With a stereo TV ClearingSupplied Accessories
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