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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 six - nine.

•Make sure the VCR is in VCR position. Details are on pages 21, 22, 24, and 33.

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

•Adjust the tracking. Details are on page 57.

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

•Select CABLE TV from the TUNER SET UP menu, then let the VCR program the channels. Details are on page 12.

A TV program cannot be recorded.

•Check the connections between the VCR, your TV, the antenna/cable, and the Cable Box or DSS Receiver (if applicable). Details are on pages six - nine.

•Make sure channels are programmed correctly. Details are on pages 12 - 13.

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

TV programs cannot be watched normally.

•Put the VCR in TV position. Details are on pages 21, 22, 24, and 33.

•Check the connections between the VCR, TV, the antenna/cable, and the Cable Box or DSS Receiver (if applicable). Details are on pages six - nine.

Line Input mode is selected.

•If you accidentally enter Line Input mode (L will appear on the display panel), use the CHANNEL Up/Down buttons or the Number buttons to select another channel. Line Input mode is channel 00.

Daylight-Saving Time

•When automatic Daylight-Saving Time is set, the clock will change automatically as follows: on the first Sunday in April, from 2 a.m. to 3 a.m.; on the last Sunday in October, from 2 a.m. to 1 a.m.

•During the April time change, a timer recording programmed to start between 2 a.m. and 2:59 a.m. will not record. A timer recording programmed to end between 2 a.m. and 2:59 a.m. will end when the clock moves forward (2 a.m.).

•During the October time change, a timer recording cannot be started between the second 1 a.m. and 1:59 a.m.

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 49 - 51.

•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. (The ST light will appear on the display panel of the VCR.)

Satellite Hookups

•Watching one TV channel while recording another may not be possible if you have a satellite hookup.

•You may have to set your TV to channel 3 or 4, then make your channel selections at the satellite box.

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 five.

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Contents Video Cassette Recorder VRX463 For Customer Use Dear Philips Magnavox product ownerSafety Precautions FeaturesIntroduction Table of Contents Putting Batteries in the Remote Control Before Using Your VCRUsing the Remote Control VCR MaintenanceDisconnect the antenna or cable from your TV Hookups Without a Cable BoxAntenna Or Cable Hookups Without a Cable Box cont’dHookups With a Cable Box/DSS Receiver Timer RecordingsRecording or Viewing a Scrambled or Unscrambled Channel Watching TV With the VCR Turned OffRecording One Channel/Watching Another Hookups With a Cable Box/DSS Receiver cont’dPlaying a Tape Antenna in Jack On back of TVTurning on Your VCR Press the VCR button, then press the Power buttonVCR will come on Turn on the TVWait for the VCR to program channels Press the Menu button. The menu shown below will appearProgramming Channels Press the Number 3 button to select Tuner SET UPPress the VCR button, then press the Menu button to Bring up the main menu displayPress the VCR button Adding/Deleting ChannelsPress the Menu button to bring up the main menu display Press the Number 4 button to select ADD/DELETE CHPress the VCR button, then press the Menu button Setting the ClockPress the Number 3 button to select SET Manual Clock Press the EXIT/STATUS buttonTime Zone Selection Setting the Clock cont’dPress the Number 4 button to select SET Time Zone Manual PBS Channel Selection Automatic PBS Channel Selection Setting the Clock cont’dPress the EXIT/STATUS button to exit Daylight-Saving Time SelectionLanguage Selection Press the Number 2 button to select VCR SET UPLanguage Selection Press the Number 3 button to select LanguageRemote Control Buttons Stop Button REWind ButtonEject Button JOG/SHUTTLE ButtonDisplay Panel OTR Light Display Panel cont’dRemote Sensor Tape Speed Lights Memory LightFront Panel Rear Panel 2Find the code for your TV 4Repeat step Setting the Remote Control to Operate a TVFind the code for your Cable Box/DSS Receiver Repeat step Cable BOX/DSS Receiver CodesOn-Screen Status Displays Press the Number 2 button to select on Screen ModeCounter will remain on the screen Sound ProgramRemote Locator When you find the remote control, point the remote atRead and follow the steps below to play a tape Playing1Turn on the TV 2Insert a tape Appear on the display panel RecordingStarting an OTR One Touch RecordingStopping an OTR Recording One Channel/Watching Another Press the Number 1 button to select Program Timer RecordingSelect a once, daily, or weekly recording RecordingBox/DSS Receiver on Instructions continue onFollow to set the recording’s stop time Tape Speeds Timer Recording cont’dChecking or Clearing Timer Recordings TV Channels Cable Channels Setting Up the VCR Plus+ Programming SystemLocal TV Stations Call letters Setting Up the VCR Plus+ Programming System cont’d Timer Recording With the VCR Plus+ Programming System Press the EXIT/STATUS button. Program WAS COM Cable Box or DSS Receiver Controller Connecting the ControllerPress the Number 5 button to select SET Cable BOX Setting the Controller to Operate a Cable BoxPress the Menu button. Wait for a few seconds Ton. When the Cable Box changes to channel 09, go to stepNumber 2 button to select NO. Use the Number buttons to Press the Menu button or the EXIT/STATUS buttonPress the Number 1 button to set the DSS Receiver Press the Number 6 button to select SET DSS ReceiverController to on Press the Number 1 button to select YES Press the Menu buttonAudio cables Rerecording Tape DuplicationVideo cable VCR 1 will play your tape. Insert a prerecorded tape in VCRInsert a tape Index SearchReceiving a Stereo Broadcast Multi-Channel Television Sound SystemReceiving a Second Audio Program Press the Number 1 button so that on appears beside Multi-Channel Television Sound System cont’dHi-Fi Stereo Tape Playback Tape Counter Memory Using the Tape CounterBegin tape playback To bring up the Goto displayStop the tape Turn off VCRRepeat Playback Video Stabilizer Video StabilizerForward and Reverse Searching Playback OptionsViewing a Still Picture Viewing a Slow Motion PictureAutomatic Operation Features Cable Box/DSS Receiver Output Channel channel 03 or GlossarySpecifications Helpful Hints Helpful Hints cont’d Renewed Index Supplied Accessories
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