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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. Details are on pages 6-9.

•Make sure the VCR is in VCR position. Details are on pages 22 and 25.

•Make sure channel 3 or 4 is properly adjusted at the TV.

•Adjust the tracking. Details are on page 76.

The Number buttons won’t work for channels above 69; channels above 13 cannot be received.

•Select CABLE at the TUNER SET UP menu, then let the VCR set up the channels. Details are on page 12.

A TV program cannot be recorded.

•Check the connections between the VCR, TV, antenna/cable, and Cable Box/DBS (if applicable). Details are on pages 6-9.

•Make sure channels are programmed correctly. Details are on pages 12-13.

•Make sure the tape has a record tab. Details are on page 5.

TV programs cannot be watched normally.

•Put the VCR in TV position. Details are on pages 22 and 25.

•Check the connections between the VCR, TV, antenna/cable, and Cable Box/DBS (if applicable). Details are on

pages 6-9.

Line Input mode is selected.

•If you accidentally enter Line Input mode (L-1 or L-F will appear on the display panel), use the CH(annel) 8/9 button or the Number buttons to select another channel. (A/V IN REAR or A/V IN FRONT will appear on the TV screen if BLUE BACKGROUND is set to ON. Details are on page 75.)

Multi-Channel Television Sound System

•You can only receive and record in stereo or second audio programs that are broadcast in stereo or second audio. You can only play in stereo or second audio tapes that were recorded in stereo or second audio. Details are on pages 55-57.

•If you select second audio when second audio is not available, the VCR will record normal audio.

•When you program your VCR to record in stereo, broadcasts are recorded in Hi-Fi stereo.

•You will only get stereo sound if you use audio cables to connect the AUDIO OUT Jacks on the VCR to the AUDIO IN Jacks on your TV. The TV must be in Line Input (or Auxiliary) mode. See your TV manual for details.

•When you connect the AUDIO OUT Jacks on your VCR to the AUDIO IN Jacks on your TV, the stereo light on the TV might not glow. This is normal. If the VCR indicates you are receiving a stereo broadcast, you are. (STEREO will appear in the status display.)

The VCR ejects the tape when the REC(ord)/OTR button is pressed or when the VCR power is turned off to set a timer recording.

• Make sure the tape has a record tab. Details are on page 5.

The remote control is not available or the remote control will not access the VCR’s on-screen menu.

•Use the front panel buttons to access the menu. You cannot access the TIMER menu using the front panel but- tons. Details are on page 22.

Cleaning the Video Heads

•Your VCR automatically cleans the video heads each time you insert a tape. However, the heads may become dirty. USE CLEANING CASSETTE may appear on the screen, and “U:01” will appear on the display panel. Or, a

tape of poor quality may cause the messages to appear. These messages will appear briefly every eight seconds during tape playback. The messages will appear until you adjust the tracking, remove and reinsert the tape, or clean the heads. (BLUE BACKGROUND should be set to ON in order for the messages to appear on the screen.) Use a commercially-available head cleaner or have an authorized servicer clean the video heads. Eventually, the heads may need to be replaced. Only an authorized servicer should perform this service.

The playback picture is too dim, too bright, or fluctuates in brightness.

•Some programs may be broadcast with copyright protection technology in order to protect the rights of copyright owners. This technology is used on programs that are recorded on video tapes or Digital Video Discs (DVDs), as well as some programs broadcast by antenna/cable/satellite television channels. Programs broadcast with copyright protection technology may not record clearly. Likewise, if you play a tape that is a recording of a copyright pro- tected program, the picture may not be clear. Tapes of copyright protected programs may have a picture that is dark or dim, or the brightness of the picture may fluctuate. Therefore, you should avoid recording or playing copies of copyright protected programs.

This VCR incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection tech- nology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and limited viewing uses only, unless other- wise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

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Contents VR810BPH For Customer Use Dear Philips product ownerPicture Quality FeaturesSafety Precautions IntroductionTable of Contents VCR Maintenance/Video Head Cleaning Before Using Your VCRPutting Batteries in the Remote Control Using the Remote ControlDisconnect the antenna or cable from your TV Hookups without a Cable BoxAntenna Or Cable Hookups without a Cable Box cont’dRecording/Viewing Any Channel Cable signal RF coaxial cableHookups with a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System ConnectionsTV’s Recording One Channel/Watching AnotherWith this connection 2RF coaxial cableMenu shown below will appear Turning on Your VCRTurn on the TV Turning on Your VCR cont’d Press the VCR button, then press the Menu button Automatic Channel SetupAdding/Deleting Channels Automatic Channel Setup cont’dSelected channel To make corrections, follow steps Setting the ClockManual Clock Setting Channels are set up. Details are onSetting the Clock cont’d Time Zone Selection Setting the Clock cont’dManual PBS Channel Selection Automatic PBS Channel Selection Daylight-Savings Time CBL/DBS VCR VCR/TV PowerPress the Play 8 or Stop 9 button to select LAN Language SelectionPress the Menu button Line Input Mode Remaining Tape Time Indicator VCR Display Panel VHS Indicator VR1010BP onlyTape Speed Timer Light Lights Turbo Timer indicatorsFront Panel Rear Panel Remote Control Buttons ALTernate Channel Turbo Timer ButtonTimer Button SAT/CBL/DBS ButtonRepeat step Setting the Remote Control to Operate a TVFind the code for your Turn on your Satellite Receiver/Cable Box/DBSPress the Play 8 or Stop 9 button to select on If on Screen Mode is set to on orRead and follow the steps below to play a tape Playback options and features are on pagesWhen you insert a tape, tape manag PlayingAppear on the display panel VCR records in a preset volumeRecording Press the VCR buttonVHS Recording VR1010BP only VHS ET VR1010BP only VCR light will disappear from the display panel Recording One Channel/Watching AnotherOne-Touch Recording Channels are set up. Details are on pagesStarting an OTR Record Link Channels Setting Up the VCR Plus+ Programming SystemCall Letters 2on Examine the listsTimer Recording with the VCR Plus+ Programming System If you forget to turn off the VCR To check your timer recordings, seeChannels are programmed. Details are on pages Quick ProgrammingTape Speeds Instructions continue onQuick Programming cont’d Helpful Hint Current channel number will appear on the display panel. To Turbo Timer1Insert a tape into the VCR Indicates a Daily recording Checking, Editing, or Clearing Timer RecordingsProgram Review Indicates a Weekly recordingInformation about the chosen program will appear Or, to cancel the timer recording, press the Clear buttonProgram Overlap Warning Press the OK/STATUS button to select the programFollow the steps below to set Timer REC Speed to Auto Timer Recording Speed SettingVCR 1 will play your tape. Insert a prerecorded tape in VCR Rerecording Tape DuplicationMake sure the video tape’s record tab is intact Audio cableBlinks and appears on the VCR display panel Audio equipment CD player etcConnect the Cable signal to Connecting the ControllerCable Box/DBS Controller Connect the Controller Make sure the clock is set. You must set the clock manually Setting the Controller to Operate a Cable BoxWait for a few seconds Setting the Controller to Operate a Cable Box cont’dChannel other than Setting the Controller to Operate a DBSWill learn your DBS code 7Wait for a few seconds Setting the Controller to Operate a DBS cont’dReceiving a Stereo Broadcast Multi-Channel Television Sound SystemReceiving a Second Audio Program Record the program as usual. Details are on Multi-Channel Television Sound System cont’dHi-Fi Stereo Tape Playback Or special effects playback Video StabilizerSmartPicture To provide the highest possible picture quality Digital Studio Picture ControlTo set Dspc to on or OFF, follow these steps Skip Search Press the Stop 9 button to cancel a Skip SearchSearch Options Index SearchViewing a Slow Motion Picture Playback OptionsForward and Reverse Searching Viewing a Still PictureWill light Viewing a Picture in Slow to Fast MotionPress the VCR button, then press the Tape Tape ManagerFind a Title Insert a tape that was recorded with this VCRCheck Memory screen appears Tape Manager cont’dCheck Memory Press the Play 8 or Stop 9 button to select CheckIf you don’t see the tape title or pro Edit TitleTape titles may have up to 10 characters Selected program Entering CharactersFootball Sorting by Tape NumberSorting by Date As follows, for example Sorting by CategoryReview the tape portion to make sure it is blank Find Blank SpaceIf you want to erase more information, repeat steps Deleting Tape or Program InformationYou can disable the Tape Manager if you don’t want to use it CL will disappear from the display panel When Child Lock is activatedChild Lock CL will blink intermittently on the display panelTo set Blue Background to on or OFF, follow these steps Blue BackgroundAutomatic Operation Features Glossary Helpful Hints Helpful Hints cont’d Video Cassette Recorder or Player Limited WarrantyCheck or money order Account number Limited Warranty cont’dTo obtain a replacement product from Philips Payment AmountSpecifications Cable box Remote controlTimer AutomaticSupplied Accessories
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