Philips VRX360AT owner manual Automatic Operation Features

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Automatic Playback

When you put a tape in the VCR, the power will come on auto- matically. If the tape’s record tab is missing, playback will begin. If a timer recording is set, the power will not come on automati- cally when you insert a tape with the record tab intact.

If a timer recording is set and the VCR power is off, the VCR will eject the tape if the record tab is missing.

Automatic Rewind, Eject, Off

When a tape is played, fast forwarded, or recorded to its end, the VCR will rewind the tape, go into the Stop mode, eject the tape, then turn itself off.

If the real time counter memory is set, the VCR will only rewind to the point at which the counter is set to zero, then stop. The VCR will not eject the tape automatically or shut itself off.

If the end of the tape is reached during an OTR or timer record- ing, recording will stop. Then, the VCR will eject the tape and turn itself off. The VCR will not rewind the tape.

Tape Eject

A tape can be ejected with the VCR power on or off (but the VCR must be plugged in). If a Timer Recording is programmed, a tape can only be ejected with the power on. Make sure you insert a tape and turn off the power for the Timer Recording.

Automatic Tracking Adjustment

The VCR continually adjusts tracking automatically to give you the best possible picture quality. With some recordings, however, you may get a better picture using the manual tracking controls (see below).

Manual Tracking

To adjust the tracking manually, press the CHANNEL (Up/Down) buttons on the VCR during tape playback.

NOTES:

•This function is controlled only by the buttons on the VCR. The CHANNEL (Up/Down) buttons on the remote control will not adjust tracking.

•To return tracking to the position it was in when the VCR was shipped from the factory, press the CHANNEL (Up) and CHANNEL (Down) buttons on the VCR at the same time.

•Tracking is returned to auto tracking when a tape is inserted, or when the STOP button is pressed to halt playback.

•When the VCR is in Slow mode, auto tracking will not work. Instead, use the CHANNEL (Up/Down) buttons on the VCR to reduce noise lines in slow motion playback.

•Manual tracking will not operate when the VCR is in Still mode. If you want to reduce noise lines in a still picture, place the VCR in Slow mode. Use the CHANNEL (Up/Down) buttons on the VCR to remove the noise lines. Then return to Still mode.

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Contents Video Cassette Recorder VRX360AT For Customer Use Dear Philips Magnavox product ownerSafety Precautions FeaturesIntroduction Table of Contents VCR maintenance Before Using Your VCRPutting Batteries in the Remote Control Using the Remote ControlDisconnect the antenna or cable from your TV Hookups Without a Cable BoxPlug in the TV and the VCR Hookups Without a Cable Box cont’dWatching TV With the VCR Off Timer RecordingsHookups With a Cable Box Recording and Viewing a Scrambled or Unscrambled ChannelPress the VCR/TV button once to put the VCR in TV position Hookups With a Cable Box cont’dRecording One Channel/Watching Another Playing a TapeHookups With a Stereo TV Turn on the TV Turning on Your VCRPress the Channel Up button to begin automatic Channel Memory Press the Number 3 button to select Tuner SET UPProgramming Channels Press the VCR button, then the Menu button to bring up Adding/Deleting ChannelsMain menu display Reviewing Programmed Channels Channel Memory cont’dPress the STATUS/EXIT button twice to exit Setting the Clock Setting the ClockFollow the steps below to set your VCR’s clock. Make sure Press the Number 4 button to select SET Clock Daylight-Saving Time SelectionPress the STATUS/EXIT button to exit Press the Number 4 button to select Language Press the Number 2 button to select VCR SET UPLanguage Selection Language Selection2TV code Find yourPress and release the Mute button Find the brand of your Cable Box or Satellite System on 2FindPlay Button Remote Control ButtonsRemote Control Buttons cont’d On-Screen Status Displays Press the Number 2 button to select on Screen ModeTo select a status display mode, follow the steps below VCR Display Panel Front Panel Rear Panel Button to start playback PlayingRead and follow the steps below to play a tape If playback does not start automatically, press the PlayTurn on the TV 2Insert a tape in the VCR CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR is set toRecording Turn the TV on and set it to channel 3 or 4, whicheverPress the VCR button Start a recording seePress the Stop button to stop the recording Starting an OTR One Touch RecordingTimer Recording Instructions continue on Enter the channel you want to recordEnter the recording’s start time Enter the recording’s stop timeTape Speeds Timer Recording cont’dPress the Menu button Reviewing or Cancelling Timer RecordingsPress the Number 1 button to select Program TV Channels Cable Channels Setting Up the VCR Plus+ Programming SystemLocal TV Stations Call letters Press the Number 5 button to select VCR PLUS+ REF. MAP Press the VCR button, then the Menu buttonFinally, press the VCR PLUS+/ENTER button Timer Recording With the VCR Plus+ Programming SystemPress the STATUS/EXIT button. Program WAS COM VCR must be turned off for a timer recording to takeSee page 48 for more notes Rerecording Tape Duplication Repeat Playback Repeat Playback Bring up the Time Search display Time Search Time Search Press the VCR button, then the Time Search button toReal Time Counter Memory Real Time Counter MemoryViewing a Still Picture Special Effects PlaybackForward and Reverse Searching SP/LP/SLP Super High Speed Searching LP/SLPAutomatic Operation Features Monitor Multi-Channel Television Sound SystemUnderstanding On-Screen Displays Specifically…Multi-Channel Television Sound System cont’d Press the Number 3 button to select Audio OUT Hi-Fi Stereo Sound SystemPlease see additional notes Press the Number 6 button to select TV STEREO. on will Press the Menu button to bring up the main menu displayAppear to the right of TV Stereo on-screen Helpful Hints Helpful Hints cont’d Cable Box Output Channel Channel 3 or GlossarySpecifications Renewed Index Page Page Supplied Accessories
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