Philips VRZ255 Recording One Channel/Watching Another, With this connection, Cable Box/DBS, Jack

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Hookups With a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System (cont’d) 9

With this connection:

•You may watch one channel while recording another.

•You may not record scrambled channels.

1 VCR

IN	OUT	ANT.IN	2
	R
AUDIO	L
VIDEO		RF OUT
VIDEO
CH3 CH4

Cable Box/DBS

IN

OUT

75Ω
ANT	/
CABLE

Cable signal

RF coaxial cable

RF coaxial cable

3 TV’s

ANTENNA

IN jack

Connections

1

Connect a Cable signal to the VCR’s ANT(enna) IN jack.

2

Use an RF coaxial cable (supplied) to connect the RF OUT jack on the VCR to the IN jack on the Cable Box/DBS.

3

Use a second RF coaxial cable to connect the OUT jack on the Cable Box/DBS to the TV’s ANTENNA IN jack.

Recording One Channel/Watching Another

1

Put the Cable Box/DBS on the same channel as the VCR’s CH3/CH4 switch. Then, with the VCR in VCR position (the VCR light will appear on the display panel), use the CH(annel) 8/9 buttons to select the channel you want to record at the VCR. Start the recording.

2

Press the VCR/TV button once to put the VCR in TV position. (The VCR light will disappear.)

3

Set the TV to the Cable Box/DBS output channel (03 or 04).

4

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

Helpful Hint

•When you play a tape, make sure the Cable Box/DBS is set to the same channel as the CH3/CH4 switch on the VCR. Set the TV to the Cable Box/DBS output channel (03 or 04).

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Contents VRZ255 Dear Philips Magnavox product owner For Customer UseModel No Serial No Features Safety PrecautionsIntroduction 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’dHookups With a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System ConnectionsRecording/Viewing Any Channel 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 SettingSetting the Clock cont’d When the month and day are correct, press the FF /OK buttonPress the EXIT/STATUS 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 If on Screen Mode is set to on or Counter OperationSound program selected 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 Setting Up the VCR Plus+ Programming System ChannelsStation 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 Press the VCR button, then press the Timer button Quick ProgrammingComplete each step within 60 seconds of the previous step 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 SettingRerecording Tape Duplication VCR 1 will play your tape. Insert a prerecorded tape in VCRAudio and video cables are not included Index Search Multi-Channel Television Sound System Receiving a Stereo BroadcastReceiving a Second Audio Program 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