Philips VR400BMG owner manual Automatic Playback 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, you may have to press the POWER but- ton to turn on the VCR. Make sure you turn off the VCR for the timer recording later. If you insert a tape without a record tab when a timer recording is set, the VCR will eject the tape.)

Automatic Rewind, Eject, Off

When a tape is played, fast forwarded, or recorded to its end, the VCR will rewind the tape to the beginning, eject the tape, and turn itself off.

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

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. Be sure to insert a tape for the Timer Recording, then turn off the VCR power.

Automatic Tracking Adjustment

The VCR automatically adjusts tracking to give you the best possi- ble 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 (o/p) but- tons on the VCR during playback.

NOTES:

Tracking is returned to automatic tracking adjustment when a tape is inserted or when the STOP button is pressed to halt playback.

Automatic tracking adjustment will not work during slow motion play- back. Instead, use the CHANNEL (o/p) buttons on the VCR or on the remote control to reduce noise lines in slow motion playback.

Manual tracking will not operate when the VCR is in Still mode.

Use the CHANNEL (o/p) buttons on the VCR or on the remote control to remove vertical jitter in a Still picture.

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Contents VCR For Customer Use Warranty VerificationSafety Precautions FeaturesIntroduction Declaration of ConformityTable 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 Box / Direct Broadcast SystemCH3 CH4 Plug in the AC power cords of the TV and the VCRRecording/Viewing Any Channel Cable SignalConnections Recording One Channel/Watching Another SignalCable Box/DBS CableHookups With a Stereo TV Below will appear Turning on Your VCRPress the Menu button until the main menu appears Automatic Channel SetupAdding/Deleting Channels Automatic Channel Setup cont’dFollow the steps below to set your VCR’s clock. Make sure Setting the ClockYour selection will flash on the screen in the AM/PM space Setting the Clock cont’dLanguage Selection Press the Counter RESET/EXIT button to exitOn-Screen Status Displays OFF mode Press the Display button once Count modePress the Display button once Clock mode Remote Control Buttons Eject Button Counter RESET/EXIT ButtonTime Search Button Index Search ButtonVCR Display Panel Remote Sensor FWD Fast Forward Button Speed Button Power ButtonVCR/TV Button Play ButtonRear Panel AC Power CordVideo OUT Jack Video in JackRead and follow the steps below to play a tape PlayingVHS Quasi Play Back Sqpb 1Turn on the TV Insert a tape RecordingStopping an OTR One-Touch RecordingStarting an OTR Channels are set up Clock is set Timer RecordingEnter the recording’s start time Timer Recording cont’dRepeat the procedure in to set the recording’s end time Start Time END Time Channel REC Speed SLP Cancelling a Timer Recording Timer Recording cont’d42&5 Correcting a Timer RecordingSet the program to be recorded On the satellite tuner Auto Satellite Link Using a Satellite TunerRecording One Channel/Watching Another Press the VCR/TV button on the VCR remote control toTo return to the channel being recorded, use the TV Put the VCR in VCR position. The VCR/TV light will appearAntenna Rerecording Tape DuplicationRepeat Play Forward and Reverse Searching SP/LP/SLP Special Effects PlaybackSuper High Speed Searching LP/SLP Viewing a Still PictureSelect Picture SELECT. Then, press the F.FWD button Picture SelectPress the Play button or the Stop button repeatedly to Press the Play button to watch the tape Real-Time Counter MemoryPress the Index Search button Index SearchPress the Time Search button Time SearchTo resume normal tape playback, press the Play button Quick FindPress the QUICK-FIND button Automatic Playback Features Helpful Hints Helpful Hints cont’d Cable Box/DBS Output Channel Channel 3 or GlossarySpecifications Renewed Index Supplied Accessories