Philips VRA651, VRA451 owner manual Before Using Your VCR

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Before Using Your VCR 5

Removing the Plastic Cover from the Front Panel

A thin, plastic cover may protect the front panel of your VCR.

Before using the VCR, lift a corner of the plastic, then peel it off.

Putting Batteries in the Remote Control

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To remove the battery compartment lid, push in the tab, then pull up the lid.

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Place two AA batteries inside the battery compartment with their + and – ends aligned as indicated.

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Replace the battery compartment lid.

Using the Remote Control

Do not put objects between the remote control and the VCR.

Point the remote control at the VCR’s remote sensor, then press the VCR button before pressing other VCR operation buttons.

Point the remote control at the TV, then press the TV button before pressing other TV operation buttons.

Point the remote control at the Cable Box/DBS, then press the CBL/DBS button before pressing other Cable Box/DBS operation buttons.

Erase Protection

Video cassettes have record tabs to ensure that recordings are not erased accidentally.

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To prevent accidental erasure, break off the tab with a screwdriver.

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To record again, cover the hole with cellophane tape.

VCR Maintenance

Remove any light adhesive stick-on notes from the video cassette before putting the cassette in the VCR. Removable labels can jam the VCR.

Periodic maintenance is required to maintain your VCR’s perfor- mance. Your VCR has an automatic head cleaner, but the video heads eventually will require cleaning or replacement. Only an authorized service center should perform this service.

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Helpful Hints

The remote control and its batteries are supplied.

Do not mix alkaline and manganese batteries.

Do not mix old and new batteries.

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Contents VRA451 VRA651 For Customer Use Dear Philips Magnavox product ownerIntroduction 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’dHookups with a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System Connect a Cable signal to the in jack on the Cable Box/DBSConnections Recording/Viewing Any ChannelRecording One Channel/Watching Another Cable signal RF coaxialWith this connection 2Cable Box/DBSBox/DBS Press the VCR button, then press the Power buttonTurning on Your VCR Press the VCR button, then press the Menu button Automatic Channel SetupADD/DELETE CH., then press the FF /OK button Adding/Deleting ChannelsPress the Play 8 or Stop 9 button to select Instructions continue on Manual Clock SettingTo make corrections, follow steps ButtonWhen the month and day are correct, press the FF /OK Setting the Clock cont’dPress the Play 8 or Stop 9 button repeatedly to set ButtonPress the FF /OK button repeatedly to select Time Time Zone SelectionManual PBS Channel Selection Press the FF /OK button repeatedly to select PBS CH Automatic PBS Channel SelectionOFF, PBS CH. and Time Zone will not appear in the menu Daylight-Savings TimePress the Stop 9 button or Play 8 button to select Language SelectionRemote Control Buttons VCR/TV Button Timer ButtonSpeed Button STILL/SLOW Buttons While recording, pressDisplay Panel STILL/PAUSE Button REWind Button STOP/EJECT Button FF Fast Forward ButtonFront VIDEO/AUDIO OK Button Play Button Jacks MENU/EXIT ButtonVRA651 Rear PanelOn-Screen Status Displays If on Screen Mode is set to on or CounterTV Codes Setting the Remote Control to Operate a TVSetting the Remote Control to Operate a Cable Box/DBS If playback does not start automatically, press the Play Sqpb does not deliver Super VHS resolutionPlaying Press the VCR button VCR records in a preset volumeRecording One-Touch Recording Channels are set up. Details are on pagesStarting an OTR OTR has priorityVCR light will disappear from the display panel Recording One Channel/Watching AnotherCall Letters Setting Up the VCR Plus+ Programming SystemChannels Examine the lists 2on Setting Up the VCR Plus+ Programming System cont’dTimer Recording with the VCR Plus+ Programming System Press the EXIT/STATUS button. Program WAS COM FF /OK buttonChannels are programmed. Details are on pages Quick ProgrammingTape Speeds Cassette type / Playback TimeHrs Will play tapes recorded in LP, but LP will notSage, press the Clear button Same length of time every weekIf you forget to turn off the VCR Quick Programming cont’d 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 These features are not available with the VRA451Receiving a Stereo Broadcast Press the RECord/OTR button to start recording Multi-Channel Television Sound System VRA651 only cont’dHi-Fi Stereo Tape Playback VRA651 only Video Stabilizer SmartPicture Natural This is generally the preferred settingChoose to soften the picture Choose to emphasize the edge PictureForward and Reverse Searching Playback OptionsViewing a Still Picture Viewing a Slow Motion PictureDash will appear on the display panel When Child Lock is activatedBlue Background Automatic Operation Features Cable Box/DBS Output Channel channel 03 or GlossarySpecifications Helpful Hints Helpful Hints cont’d Renewed Reviewing Deleting Operation indicatorsControls Quick programming 36-39 34-35Page Page Supplied Accessories