Philips VR220CAT owner manual Recording One Channel/Watching Another, 2Cable Box/DBS, Cable Signal

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Hookups With a Cable Box / Direct Broadcast System (cont’d) 9

With this connection:

●You may watch one channel while recording another.

●You may not record scrambled channels.

1VCR

ANT

IN

A

2Cable Box/DBS	ANT /
	75
	CABLE

OUT IN	OUT
VIDEO CH3 CH4

Cable

Signal

IN

OUT

RF coaxial

cable

RF coaxial

cable

3TV’s ANTENNA

IN Jack

Connections

1

Connect a Cable signal to the VCR’s ANT(enna) IN Jack.

2

Use an RF coaxial cable (supplied) to connect the OUT Jack on the VCR to the IN Jack on the Cable Box/DBS.

3

Use a second RF coaxial cable to connect the OUT Jack on the Cable Box/DBS to the ANTENNA IN Jack on the TV.

Recording One Channel/Watching Another

1

Put the Cable Box/DBS on the same channel as the VCR’s CH3/CH4 switch. Set the TV to the Cable Box/DBS output channel (03 or 04).

Then, with the VCR in VCR position (the VCR/TV light will appear on the display panel), use the CH(annel) o/p buttons to select the channel you want to record at the VCR. Start the recording.

2

Press the VCR/TV button once to put the VCR in TV position. (The VCR/TV light will disappear.)

3

Select the channel you want to watch at the Cable Box/DBS.

Helpful Hint

•When you play a tape, make sure the Cable Box/DBS is set to the same channel as the CH3/CH4 switch on the VCR. Set the TV to the Cable Box/DBS output channel (03 or 04).

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Contents

VR220CAT For Customer Use Dear Philips product ownerThis bolt of lightning indi- cates uninsulated material Model No Serial NoSafety Precautions FeaturesIntroduction Declaration of ConformityTable of Contents Before Using Your VCR Disconnect the antenna or cable from your TV Hookups Without a Cable Box / Direct Broadcast SystemPlug in the TV and the VCR CH3 CH4Connections Cable Signal RF coaxialRecording/Viewing Any Channel Cable Box/DBSRecording One Channel/Watching Another Cable Signal2Cable Box/DBS RF coaxial Cable 3TV’s Antenna JackHookups With a Stereo TV Turning on Your VCR 2Turn on the TVPress the Menu button. The display shown below will appear Press the VCR button, then press the Menu button Automatic Channel SetupAdding/Deleting Channels Automatic Channel Setup cont’dPress the STATUS/EXIT button once or twice to exit Reviewing Memorized ChannelsSetting the Clock Follow the steps below to set your VCR’s clock. Make sureYou make each entry within 60 seconds of the previous entry Press the VCR button, then press the Menu button Daylight-Savings TimeLanguage Selection Remote Control Buttons Remote Control Buttons cont’d Status Display example only On-Screen Status DisplaysIf 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 Playing VHS Quasi Play Back SqpbRead and follow the steps below to play a tape Recording Insert a tape with its record tab intact in the VCR1Turn on the TV 2Insert a tape in the VCR VCR/TV light will disappear from the VCR’s display panel Recording One Channel/Watching AnotherOne-Touch Recording Set the clock. Details are on Timer RecordingTimer Recording cont’d Timer Recording cont’d Press the STATUS/EXIT button. Program WAS COMTape Speeds Checking or Cancelling Timer Recordings Rerecording Tape Duplication Press the F.FWD/B button so that on appears beside Repeat PlayPress the STATUS/EXIT button to see the status display Real-Time Counter MemoryForward and Reverse Searching SP/LP/SLP Super High Speed Searching LP/SLPViewing a Still Picture Automatic Operation Features Blue Background Helpful Hints Helpful Hints cont’d Video Cassette Recorder or Player Limited WarrantyTo obtain a replacement product from Philips Limited Warranty cont’dPayment Amount $29.95 + Sales Tax = Total Account numberGlossary/Specifications SpecificationsGlossary Remote control PowerTimer AutomaticSupplied Accessories