Philips VRA641AT owner manual Hookups with a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System, Connections

Page 8

8 Hookups with a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System

There are two ways to connect your Cable Box/DBS to the VCR. With this connection:

•You may view any channel.

•You must select channels at the Cable Box/DBS. Channels cannot be changed at the VCR.

•You may not view a channel other than the one you are recording.

•You may not set up channels at the VCR.

•You can only program a timer recording for one channel at a time. Set the TV and the VCR to the Cable Box/DBS output channel (channel 03 or 04); set the CH3/CH4 switch to the same channel. Set your Cable Box/DBS to the channel you want to record. When you enter the channel you want to record in a timer recording, select channel 03 or 04 (the Cable Box/DBS output channel). (This is step 3 on page 36.) Leave the Cable Box/DBS on for a timer recording.

	Cable Box/DBS	2 VCR
1	IN
	OUT	IN OUT ANT.IN
		IN OUT ANT.IN
		R
		AUDIO
		L
		RF OUT
		VIDEO
		CH3 CH4
Cable signal
		RF coaxial
	RF coaxial cable	cable
	RF coaxial cable

Connections

1

Connect a Cable signal to the IN jack on the Cable Box/DBS.

2

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

3

Use a second RF coaxial cable to connect the RF OUT jack on the VCR to the TV’s ANTENNA IN jack.

Recording/Viewing Any Channel

1

With the VCR on and in VCR position (the VCR light will appear on the display panel), use the CH(annel) 8/9 button to set the VCR to the Cable Box/DBS output channel (channel 03 or 04).

2

Set the TV to the same channel to which you set the VCR. Set the CH3/CH4 switch on the VCR to the same channel.

3

75Ω
ANT	/
CABLE

TV’s

3 ANTENNAIN jack

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

Image 8

Contents VRA641AT Dear Philips Magnavox product owner For Customer UseIntroduction FeaturesSafety Precautions Table of Contents Before Using Your VCR Hookups without a Cable Box Disconnect the antenna or cable from your TVHookups without a Cable Box cont’d CH3 CH4Recording/Viewing Any Channel Hookups with a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast SystemConnections Cable signal RF coaxial Recording One Channel/Watching AnotherWith this connection 2Cable Box/DBSPress the VCR button, then press the Power button Turn on the TV Wait for the VCR to set up channelsTurning on Your VCR Press the FF /OK button. The menu shown below will appearAutomatic Channel Setup Press the VCR button, then press the Menu buttonADD/DELETE CH., then press the FF /OK button Adding/Deleting ChannelsPress the Play 8 or Stop 9 button to select Manual Clock Setting Instructions continue onTo make corrections, follow steps ButtonSetting the Clock cont’d When the month and day are correct, press the FF /OKPress the Play 8 or Stop 9 button repeatedly to set ButtonTime Zone Selection Press the FF /OK button repeatedly to select TimeManual PBS Channel Selection Automatic PBS Channel Selection Press the FF /OK button repeatedly to select PBS CHDaylight-Savings Time Language Selection Press the Stop 9 button or Play 8 button to selectRemote Control Buttons Timer Button VCR/TV ButtonSpeed Button EXIT/STATUS ButtonDisplay Panel STOP/EJECT Button FF Fast Forward Button STILL/PAUSE Button REWind ButtonFront VIDEO/AUDIO OK Button Play Button Jacks MENU/EXIT ButtonRear Panel If on Screen Mode is set to on or Counter On-Screen Status DisplaysSetting the Remote Control to Operate a TV TV CodesSetting 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 Channels are set up. Details are on pages One-Touch RecordingStarting an OTR Use the CHannel 8/9 button or the Number buttons toVCR light will disappear from the display panel If you use a Cable Box/DBS, youCall Letters Setting Up the VCR Plus+ Programming SystemChannels Setting Up the VCR Plus+ Programming System cont’d Examine the lists 2onTimer Recording with the VCR Plus+ Programming System FF /OK button Quick Programming Channels are programmed. Details are on pagesCassette type / Playback Time Tape SpeedsHrs 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 Checking, Editing, or Clearing Timer Recordings To see the programmed timer recordings individuallyQuick Programming cont’d Indicates a Daily recordingTimer Recording Speed Setting Follow the steps below to set Timer REC Speed to AutoAudio 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 Multi-Channel Television Sound System cont’d Press the RECord/OTR button to start recordingHi-Fi Stereo Tape Playback Video Stabilizer Natural This is generally the preferred setting SmartPicturePlayback Options Forward and Reverse SearchingViewing a Still Picture Viewing a Slow Motion PictureWhen Child Lock is activated Dash will appear on the display panelBlue Background Automatic Operation Features Glossary Cable Box/DBS Output Channel channel 03 orSpecifications Helpful Hints Helpful Hints cont’d Limited Warranty Model # Serial #Index Page Page Supplied Accessories