Philips VRA641AT Rerecording Tape Duplication, Audio and video cables are not included

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The instructions on this page show you how to copy tapes. The illustration uses two VRA641 VCRs. Different VCRs may operate differently. To duplicate a tape, make the connections shown, then follow steps 1-6. (You may use the AUDIO and VIDEO In jacks on the front of VCR 2 instead if you prefer.)

VCR 1

Playing VCR

IN

OUT

ANT.IN

 

R

 

AUDIO

 

 

 

L

 

VIDEO

 

RF OUT

 

 

CH3 CH4

 

 

1)Use audio cables to connect the AUDIO OUT Jacks on VCR 1 to the AUDIO IN Jacks on VCR 2.

VCR 2

3) Use an RF coaxial cable to connect the RF OUT

Recording VCR

Jack on VCR 2 to the TV’s ANTENNA IN Jack.

IN OUT ANT.IN

R

AUDIO

L

RF OUT

VIDEO

CH3 CH4

audio cables

2) Use a video cable to

connect the VIDEO OUT

 

 

Jack on VCR 1 to the

video cable

VIDEO IN Jack on VCR 2.

1

VCR 1 will play your tape. Insert a prerecorded tape in VCR

1.If the tape does not have a record tab, playback begins. If this happens, press the STOP/EJECT button on VCR 1 once.

2

VCR 2 will record your tape. Insert a blank tape in VCR 2.

Make sure the VCR power is on and the VCR is in VCR position. (The VCR light will appear on the display panel. If it does not, press the VCR/TV button once.)

3

Turn on the TV; set it to channel 3 or 4, whichever channel the CH3/CH4 switch on VCR 2 is set to.

4

Point the remote control at VCR 2. Press the VCR button, then press the Number buttons 0, 0. Press the CH(annel) 8/9 button so that A/V IN FRONT or A/V IN REAR appears on the screen.

5

Point the remote control at VCR 2. Press the SPEED button to select SP or SLP.

6

Press the PLAY button on VCR 1 and the REC(ord)/OTR button on VCR 2 at the same time. The \ light will appear

on the VCR 2 display panel.

Helpful Hints

Unauthorized recording of copyrighted television programs, video tapes, or other materials may infringe on the rights of copyright owners and violate copyright laws.

If a program has copy guard protection, it may not record clearly.

Audio and video cables are not included.

To stop copying tapes, press the STOP/EJECT button on VCR 2, then press the STOP/EJECT button on VCR 1.

If you connect the audio and video cables to the AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks on the front of VCR 2, you must select A/V IN FRONT at step 4. If you connect the audio and video cables to the AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks on the back of VCR 2, you must select A/V IN REAR at step 4.

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Contents VRA641AT For Customer Use Dear Philips Magnavox product ownerIntroduction FeaturesSafety Precautions Table of Contents Before Using Your VCR Disconnect the antenna or cable from your TV Hookups without a Cable BoxCH3 CH4 Hookups without a Cable Box cont’dRecording/Viewing Any Channel Hookups with a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast SystemConnections Recording One Channel/Watching Another Cable signal RF coaxialWith this connection 2Cable Box/DBSTurn on the TV Wait for the VCR to set up channels Press the VCR button, then press the Power buttonTurning on Your VCR Press the FF /OK button. The menu shown below will appearPress the VCR button, then press the Menu button Automatic Channel SetupADD/DELETE CH., then press the FF /OK button Adding/Deleting ChannelsPress the Play 8 or Stop 9 button to select Instructions continue on Manual Clock SettingTo make corrections, follow steps ButtonWhen the month and day are correct, press the FF /OK Setting the Clock cont’dPress the Play 8 or Stop 9 button repeatedly to set ButtonPress the FF /OK button repeatedly to select Time Time Zone SelectionManual PBS Channel Selection Press the FF /OK button repeatedly to select PBS CH Automatic PBS Channel SelectionDaylight-Savings Time Press the Stop 9 button or Play 8 button to select Language SelectionRemote Control Buttons VCR/TV Button Timer ButtonSpeed Button EXIT/STATUS ButtonDisplay Panel STILL/PAUSE Button REWind Button STOP/EJECT Button FF Fast Forward ButtonFront VIDEO/AUDIO OK Button Play Button Jacks MENU/EXIT ButtonRear Panel On-Screen Status Displays If on Screen Mode is set to on or CounterTV Codes Setting the Remote Control to Operate a TVSetting the Remote Control to Operate a Cable Box/DBS If playback does not start automatically, press the Play Sqpb does not deliver Super VHS resolutionPlaying Press the VCR button VCR records in a preset volumeRecording One-Touch Recording Channels are set up. Details are on pagesStarting an OTR Use the CHannel 8/9 button or the Number buttons toIf you use a Cable Box/DBS, you VCR light will disappear from the display panelCall Letters Setting Up the VCR Plus+ Programming SystemChannels Examine the lists 2on Setting Up the VCR Plus+ Programming System cont’dTimer Recording with the VCR Plus+ Programming System FF /OK button Channels are programmed. Details are on pages Quick ProgrammingTape Speeds Cassette type / Playback TimeHrs Will play tapes recorded in LP, but LP will notMessage, press the Clear button Same length of time every weekIf you forget to turn off the VCR To see the programmed timer recordings individually Checking, Editing, or Clearing Timer RecordingsQuick Programming cont’d Indicates a Daily recordingFollow the steps below to set Timer REC Speed to Auto Timer Recording Speed SettingAudio and video cables are not included Rerecording Tape DuplicationVCR 1 will play your tape. Insert a prerecorded tape in VCR Index Search Receiving a Second Audio Program Multi-Channel Television Sound SystemReceiving a Stereo Broadcast Press the RECord/OTR button to start recording Multi-Channel Television Sound System cont’dHi-Fi Stereo Tape Playback Video Stabilizer SmartPicture Natural This is generally the preferred settingForward and Reverse Searching Playback OptionsViewing a Still Picture Viewing a Slow Motion PictureDash will appear on the display panel When Child Lock is activatedBlue Background Automatic Operation Features Cable Box/DBS Output Channel channel 03 or GlossarySpecifications Helpful Hints Helpful Hints cont’d Model # Serial # Limited WarrantyIndex Page Page Supplied Accessories