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Tape can’t be removed.

• Make sure the power plug is completely connected to an AC (alternating current) outlet.

The motor (cylinder) rotates even when the VCR is in Stop mode.

•To enable the quick play mechanism, the cylinder will rotate for about five minutes. This is normal. The quick play mechanism enables the tape mechanism to switch from Stop mode to Play mode in one second.

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 21-22.

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

•Adjust the tracking. Details are on page 51.

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 11.

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 11-12.

•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 21-22.

•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.

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 43-45.

•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 mode. See your TV owner’s 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 buttons. Details are on page 23.

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Contents VRA641AT For Customer Use Dear Philips Magnavox product ownerSafety Precautions FeaturesIntroduction 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’dConnections Hookups with a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast SystemRecording/Viewing Any Channel 2Cable Box/DBS Cable signal RF coaxialRecording One Channel/Watching Another With this connectionPress the FF /OK button. The menu shown below will appear Press the VCR button, then press the Power buttonTurn on the TV Wait for the VCR to set up channels Turning on Your VCRPress the VCR button, then press the Menu button Automatic Channel SetupPress the Play 8 or Stop 9 button to select Adding/Deleting ChannelsADD/DELETE CH., then press the FF /OK button Button Manual Clock SettingInstructions continue on To make corrections, follow stepsButton Setting the Clock cont’dWhen the month and day are correct, press the FF /OK Press the Play 8 or Stop 9 button repeatedly to setPress 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 EXIT/STATUS Button Timer ButtonVCR/TV Button Speed ButtonDisplay Panel MENU/EXIT Button STOP/EJECT Button FF Fast Forward ButtonSTILL/PAUSE Button REWind Button Front VIDEO/AUDIO OK Button Play Button JacksRear 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 Playing Sqpb does not deliver Super VHS resolutionIf playback does not start automatically, press the Play Recording VCR records in a preset volumePress the VCR button Use the CHannel 8/9 button or the Number buttons to Channels are set up. Details are on pagesOne-Touch Recording Starting an OTRIf you use a Cable Box/DBS, you VCR light will disappear from the display panelChannels Setting Up the VCR Plus+ Programming SystemCall Letters 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 ProgrammingWill play tapes recorded in LP, but LP will not Cassette type / Playback TimeTape Speeds HrsIf you forget to turn off the VCR Same length of time every weekMessage, press the Clear button Indicates a Daily recording Checking, Editing, or Clearing Timer RecordingsTo see the programmed timer recordings individually Quick Programming cont’dFollow 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 DuplicationAudio and video cables are not included Index Search Receiving a Stereo Broadcast Multi-Channel Television Sound SystemReceiving a Second Audio Program 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 settingViewing a Slow Motion Picture Playback OptionsForward and Reverse Searching Viewing a Still 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
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