Philips VRA601AT owner manual Glossary, Cable Box/DBS Output Channel 03 or

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AUDIO IN/OUT Jacks: jacks located on the back of the VCR which are used to record audio from another source (IN) or to send audio to another system (OUT).

Automatic Channel Setup: process in which the VCR memo- rizes all available channels. Then, when you press the CHANNEL o/p buttons, you only scan through channels you receive.

Bands: settings that allow you to tune channels.

•Antenna – VHF (very high frequency; channels 2-13) and UHF (ultra high frequency; channels 14-69).

•Cable – all standard channels can be received without a Cable Box.

Cable Box/DBS Output Channel: 03 or 04.

Dubbing: copying a tape using a second VCR.

Frame: a still picture.

HQ: high quality; a feature in the VCR circuitry which provides enhanced picture detail.

Line Input: The channel to which you set your VCR during dub- bing (00). A/V IN will appear on the screen briefly when you select channel 0,0. If you accidentally enter Line Input mode, press the CHANNEL o/p buttons or use the Number buttons to select another channel.

OTR: One-Touch Recording; a timed recording that starts imme- diately and records for 30 minutes to eight hours.

Remote Control: the small electronic unit that came with your VCR; allows you to operate your VCR from a distance.

RF coaxial cable: The cable supplied with your VCR. Use it to connect your VCR to your TV (or Cable Box or DBS). The sup- plied cable is a snap-on type. However, you may use a screw-on type if you prefer.

Special Effects: forward and reverse searching; a still picture; slow motion playback.

Tape Speeds: how fast the tape travels during a recording or playback.

•SP (standard play) – fastest tape speed (recording time for a T120 tape is approximately two hours); best picture quality.

•LP (long play) – average tape speed; playback only.

•SLP (super long play) – slowest tape speed (recording time for a T120 tape is approximately six hours).

VCR: video cassette recorder.

VIDEO IN/OUT Jacks: jacks located on the back of the VCR which are used to record video from another source (IN) or to send video to another system (OUT).

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Contents VRA601AT Dear Philips Magnavox product owner For Customer UseThis bolt of lightning indi- cates uninsulated material Model No Serial NoIntroduction FeaturesSafety Precautions Table of Contents Before Using Your VCR Putting Batteries in the Remote ControlVCR maintenance 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 VCRRecording/Viewing Any Channel Hookups With a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast SystemConnections Recording One Channel/Watching Another TV’s AntennaHookups With a Stereo TV Video CablePress the Menu button. The display shown below will appear Turning on Your VCR2Turn on the TV 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 Remote Control Buttons cont’d Eject ButtonPress to eject the tape Clear ButtonOn-Screen Status Displays Status Display example onlyIf you select Status ON, then select Counter only on If you select Status ON, then select Counter only OFFVCR Display Panel Front Panel Rear Panel 1Turn on the TV 2Insert a tape in the VCR PlayingRead and follow the steps below to play a tape RECord light will appear RecordingInsert a tape with its record tab intact in the VCR Recording One Channel/Watching Another One-Touch Recording Daily Timer RecordingDo each step within 60 seconds of the previous step Timer Recording cont’d Timer Recording cont’d Tape SpeedsChecking or Cancelling Timer Recordings Rerecording Tape Duplication RF coaxial cablePress the F.FWD/B button so that on appears beside Repeat PlayPress the PLAY/o button or the STOP/p button to select Real-Time Counter Memory Time Search Press the Time Search buttonSpecial Effects Playback Forward and Reverse Searching SP/LP/SLPSuper High Speed Searching LP/SLP Viewing a Still PictureAutomatic Operation Features Multi-Channel Television Sound System Understanding On-Screen DisplaysSpecifically… MonitorMulti-Channel Television Sound System cont’d Hi-Fi Stereo Sound System Please see additional notes on Hi-Fi Stereo Sound System cont’dHIFI. on will appear to the right of Hifi on the screen Helpful Hints Helpful Hints cont’d Glossary Cable Box/DBS Output Channel 03 orSpecifications Limited Warranty Model # Serial #Power Remote controlTimer AutomaticSupplied Accessories