Philips VRA601AT 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, the clock setting, the language selection, and channel setup may be lost if the power fails for more than one minute. Follow the steps on pages 11 and 15. Then, see pages 28-30 to repro- gram 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) (pages six-10).

•Make sure the tape has a record tab (page five).

•Check the TV/VCR position (page 22).

•Check the CH3/CH4 switch (pages six-nine).

The VCR will not perform a timer recording.

•Make sure the recording start and stop times are set correctly (pages 28-31).

•Make sure a tape is in the VCR and the tape has a record tab (page five). If, after programming 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 (page 15).

•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. (See page eight for details.)

•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/TV light will appear on the display panel.)

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

•Adjust the tracking (page 37).

•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.

•Make sure the VCR/TV 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 (page 22).

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

•Inspect and/or replace the batteries in the remote control (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. (See page 18 for details.)

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Contents VRA601AT This bolt of lightning indi- cates uninsulated material Dear Philips Magnavox product ownerFor Customer Use Model No Serial NoFeatures Safety PrecautionsIntroduction Table of Contents VCR maintenance Before Using Your VCRPutting Batteries in the Remote Control Removing the Plastic Cover from the Front PanelHookups Without a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System Disconnect the antenna or cable from your TVHookups Without a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System cont’d Plug in the TV and the VCRHookups With a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System ConnectionsRecording/Viewing Any Channel Recording One Channel/Watching Another TV’s AntennaHookups With a Stereo TV Video CableTurning on Your VCR 2Turn on the TVPress the Menu button. The display shown below will appear Automatic Channel Setup Press the Menu buttonAutomatic Channel Setup cont’d Adding/Deleting ChannelsReviewing Memorized Channels Press the STATUS/EXIT button once or twice to exitFollow the steps below to set your VCR’s clock. Make sure You make each entry within 60 seconds of the previous entryDaylight-Savings Time Language Selection Remote Control Buttons Press to eject the tape Remote Control Buttons cont’dEject Button Clear ButtonIf you select Status ON, then select Counter only on On-Screen Status DisplaysStatus Display example only If you select Status ON, then select Counter only OFFVCR Display Panel Front Panel Rear Panel Playing Read and follow the steps below to play a tape1Turn on the TV 2Insert a tape in the VCR Recording Insert a tape with its record tab intact in the VCRRECord light will appear Recording One Channel/Watching Another One-Touch Recording Timer Recording Do each step within 60 seconds of the previous stepDaily Timer Recording cont’d Timer Recording cont’d Tape SpeedsChecking or Cancelling Timer Recordings Rerecording Tape Duplication RF coaxial cableRepeat Play Press the PLAY/o button or the STOP/p button to selectPress the F.FWD/B button so that on appears beside Real-Time Counter Memory Time Search Press the Time Search buttonSuper High Speed Searching LP/SLP Special Effects PlaybackForward and Reverse Searching SP/LP/SLP Viewing a Still PictureAutomatic Operation Features Specifically… Multi-Channel Television Sound SystemUnderstanding On-Screen Displays MonitorMulti-Channel Television Sound System cont’d Hi-Fi Stereo Sound System Hi-Fi Stereo Sound System cont’d HIFI. on will appear to the right of Hifi on the screenPlease see additional notes on Helpful Hints Helpful Hints cont’d Glossary Cable Box/DBS Output Channel 03 orSpecifications Limited Warranty Model # Serial #Timer PowerRemote control AutomaticSupplied Accessories
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