Philips VRB412AT, VRB612AT owner manual Helpful Hints

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If you are having problems with your product, check this list of problems and possible solutions before requesting service. You may be able to solve the problem yourself.

If you need to call a customer service representative, please know the model number and serial number of your product before you call. This information is displayed on the back of the product. Also, please take a moment to identify the problem you are having, and be prepared to explain this to the representative. If you believe the representative will need to help you with operations, please stay near the product. Our representatives will be happy to assist you.

No power

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

•Make sure the power is turned on.

Power Failure

•Timer recordings and the clock setting may be lost if the power fails for more than one minute. See pages 15-16 to reset your clock if you set the clock manually. See pages 33-36 to reprogram your timer recordings.

A TV program cannot be recorded.

•Check the connections between the VCR, TV, antenna/cable, and Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System (if applicable). Details are on pages six-10.

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

•Check the TV/VCR position. Details are on page 27.

•Check the CH3/CH4 switch. Details are on pages six-nine.

The VCR will not perform a timer recording.

•Make sure the recording start and stop times are set correctly. Details are on pages 33-36.

•Make sure a tape is in the VCR and the tape has a record tab. Details are on page five. If, after program- ming a timer recording, you turn off the VCR power without putting a tape in the VCR, the Timer light will blink.

•If the record tab on a tape is missing, the VCR will eject the tape. The Timer light will blink.

•Make sure the VCR power is off.

•Make sure the clock is set. Details are on pages 15-18.

•The VCR may not perform or continue a timer recording if a power interruption of more than one minute occurs.

•If you have a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System, timer recordings are programmed differently. Details are on page eight.

•Finish programming a timer recording at least five minutes before the recording is set to begin.

•12 p.m. is noon; 12 a.m. is midnight.

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.

•Make sure the VCR is in VCR position. (The VCR light will appear on the display panel.)

•Make sure channel 03 or 04 is properly adjusted at the TV.

•Adjust the tracking. Details are on page 42.

•TVs placed too close to the VCR can cause interference during tape playback. Move the VCR away from the TV.

The VCR cannot be controlled with the remote control.

•Press the VCR button, then try the other VCR feature buttons.

•Make sure the VCR light appears on the display panel. If it does not, press the VCR/TV button once.

•Aim the remote control directly at the VCR’s remote sensor. Details are on page 27.

•Remove all obstacles between the remote control and the VCR.

•Inspect and/or replace the batteries in the remote control. Details are on page five.

The Number buttons won’t work for channels above 69.

•Enter channel numbers as a two-digit number. If you want to select channels 100 and above, enter chan- nel numbers as a three-digit number. Details are on page 23.

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.) Details are on page 27.

•Check the connections between the VCR, TV, antenna/cable, and Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System (if applicable). Details are on pages six-10.

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Contents VRB412AT VRB612AT For Customer Use Dear Philips product ownerDeclaration of Conformity FeaturesSafety Precautions IntroductionTable of Contents Before Using Your VCR Disconnect the antenna or cable from your TV Hookups without a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast SystemPlug in the TV and the VCR Hookups without a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System cont’dRecording/Viewing Any Channel Hookups with a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast SystemConnections Recording One Channel/Watching Another Hookups with a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System cont’dVRB412 Hookups with a Stereo TVVRB612 Turning on Your VCR Press the VCR button, then press the Power buttonVRB612 only Automatic Channel SetupPress the VCR button Press the Menu button Press the STATUS/EXIT button Adding/Deleting ChannelsPress the STATUS/EXIT button once or twice to exit Reviewing Memorized ChannelsDo each step within 60 seconds of the previous step Setting the ClockManual Clock Setting Enter a 0 before a single-digit number Setting the Clock cont’dPress the VCR button, then press the Menu button Automatic Clock SettingTime Zone Press the VCR button Daylight-Savings TimeLanguage Selection TV Codes Setting the Remote to Operate a TV2Find Menu Button VOLume o/p Button Press to adjust the volume of your TVEject Button VCR ButtonTV Button Remote Control Buttons cont’dIf you select Status OFF Status Display example onlyIf you select Status ON, then select Counter only on If you select Status ON, then select Counter only OFFCassette Compartment Timer LightVCR Display Panel VCR LightFront Panel Rear Panel VHS Quasi Play Back Sqpb PlayingVCR light does not appear, press the VCR/TV button once RecordingRecording One Channel/Watching Another OTR CH12 One-Touch RecordingDaily Timer RecordingTime OFF To Correct Push Clear To END Push Exit Timer Recording cont’dTape Speeds Press the STATUS/EXIT button. Program WAS COMChecking or Cancelling Timer Recordings RF coaxial cable Rerecording Tape DuplicationPress the F.FWD/B button so that on appears beside VCR SET UP, then press the F.FWD/B buttonRepeat Play Press the STATUS/EXIT button to see the status display Real-Time Counter MemoryPress the VCR button Press the Time Search button Time SearchViewing a Still Picture Special Effects PlaybackForward and Reverse Searching SP/LP/SLP Super High Speed Searching LP/SLPAutomatic Operation Features Understanding On-Screen Displays Multi-Channel Television Sound System VRB612 onlyPress the RECord/OTR button to start recording Multi-Channel Television Sound System VRB612 only cont’dHi-Fi Stereo Sound System VRB612 only Blue Background Helpful Hints Helpful Hints cont’d Cable Box/DBS Output Channel 03 or GlossarySpecifications Renewed Automatic IndexPage Page Page Supplied Accessories
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