Philips VR960BPH owner manual Setting the Remote Control to Operate a Cable Box/DBS

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28 Setting the Remote Control to Operate a Cable Box/DBS

Your VCR remote control may operate your Cable Box/DBS. Follow these steps to set the remote control code.

1

Turn on your Cable Box/DBS.

Point the remote control at your Cable Box/DBS. Press the CBL/DBS button, then press the POWER button. If your Cable Box/DBS turns off, turn on the power again and try the CH(annel) 8/9 button. If the remote control operates the Cable Box/DBS, you’re finished. If your Cable Box/DBS does not turn off, or if the CH(annel) 8/9 button doesn’t work, go to step 2.

2

Find the brand of your Cable Box/DBS on the list below and remember the two-digit number beside it.

CABLE BOX/DBS CODES

ARCHER

. . . . . .01, 05, 17

REGENCY

. . . . . . . . . .19

CABLETENNA

. . . . . . . . .01, 17

REMBRANDT . . .

. . . .01, 16, 17

CABLEVIEW . . .

15, 16, 17, 21, 25

SAMSUNG

. . . .05, 16, 24

CITIZEN

15, 16, 17, 21, 25

SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 02, 08

CURTIS

. . . . . . . . .02, 08

SIGMA

. . . . . . .07, 20

DIAMOND . . .

. . . . . . . . .01, 17

SL MARX . . . . .05, 16, 17, 24, 25

EASTERN . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . . .19

SPRUCER

. . . . . . .13, 14

GC BRAND . . .

15, 16, 17, 21, 25

STARGATE

.05, 15, 16, 17,

GEMINI

. . . . . . . . . . . .15

 

. . . 21, 24, 25

GENERAL INSTRUMENTS

. . . . . .

TELEVIEW

. . . .05, 16, 24

. . . . . . . . . .01, 04, 06, 11, 12, 15

TOCOM

. . . .01, 04, 16

HAMLIN

. . .10, 18, 19, 23

UNIKA

. . . . . . .01, 17

JASCO

. . . . . . . . . . . .15

UNIVERSAL

. . . .16, 17, 25

JERROLD . .01, 04, 06, 11, 12, 15

VIDEOWAY

. . . .03, 09, 22

NOVAVISION

. . . . . . . . .02, 08

ZENITH

. . . .03, 09, 22

OAK

. . . . . . . . .07, 20

 

 

PANASONIC . .

. . . . . . . . .13, 14

MAGNAVOX DBS

. . . . . . .42, 43

PULSAR

15, 16, 17, 21, 25

RCA DBS

. . . . . . . . . .40

RCA

. . . . . . . . .13, 14

SONY DBS

. . . . . . . . . .41

REGAL

. . .10, 18, 19, 23

 

 

3

While you press and hold the CBL/DBS button, press two Number buttons to enter the two-digit code for your Cable Box/DBS. For example, if you have a Zenith Cable Box, press Number buttons 0, 3. Then, still pressing the CBL/DBS button, press the STOP 9 button. The Cable Box/DBS might turn off automatically.

4

Repeat step 1. If the remote control still does not work your Cable Box/DBS, repeat steps 2-3 using a different code for your brand, if available.

2 Find the code for your Cable Box/DBS.

1,4

CBL / DBS

 

 

TV

 

 

VCR

 

 

VCR/TV

 

 

POWER SMARTPICTURE

 

QUICK PROGRAMMING

 

 

1

 

+

 

2

+

 

3

 

3

START

.............

STOP

.............

DATE

 

4

 

-

 

5

-

 

6

 

 

 

 

DAILY

 

WEEKLY

 

7

 

 

 

8

 

 

9

 

 

SPEED

 

DBS

 

 

 

 

 

ALT

 

 

 

0

 

CLEAR

 

-

-

 

STILL/SLOW

 

+

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

........ ........

 

 

REW

 

 

 

 

 

 

FF

 

 

 

 

 

PLAY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STOP

 

 

 

 

 

VOL

 

OK/STATUS

 

CH

 

 

 

 

 

MENU

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TIMER

 

 

 

 

TURBO

AUDIO/

SKIP

 

REC END

TIMER

MUTE

SEARCH SEARCH

 

EJECT

 

 

 

 

 

 

REC /OTR

Helpful Hints

•If you had to program the remote control to operate your Cable Box/DBS, whenever you replace the batteries in the remote control, you must program the remote control again.

•The remote control may only operate some features of your Cable Box/DBS.

•Some Cable Boxes/DBSs can only be turned on at the Cable Box/DBS.

•There is no guarantee that the remote control will operate your Cable Box/DBS.

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Contents VR960BPH Dear Philips product owner For Customer UseFeatures Safety PrecautionsIntroduction Declaration of ConformityTable of Contents Putting Batteries in the Remote Control Using the Remote ControlVCR Maintenance/Video Head Cleaning Replace the battery compartment lidHookups without a Cable Box Disconnect the antenna or cable from your TVHookups without a Cable Box cont’d CH3 CH4Connections Hookups with a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast SystemRecording/Viewing Any Channel 1Cable signal 2RF coaxial cable Recording One Channel/Watching AnotherWith this connection 3RF coaxial cable TV’sTurning on Your VCR Turn on the TVWait for the VCR to set up channels Turning on Your VCR cont’dAutomatic Channel Setup Press the VCR button, then press the Menu buttonAutomatic Channel Setup cont’d Adding/Deleting ChannelsPress the Play 8 or Stop 9 button to select ADD/DELETE CH., then press the OK/STATUS buttonSetting the Clock Manual Clock SettingChannels are set up. Details are on Or a Cable Box/DBSSetting the Clock cont’d Press the Play 8 or Stop 9 button repeatedly to setDate month and day. Every time you press the Play Press the Menu buttonPower is on Time Zone SelectionSetting the Clock cont’d Manual PBS Channel SelectionAutomatic PBS Channel Selection Daylight-Savings Time Language Selection LanguageDisplay Panel Front Panel Rear Panel Turbo Timer Button Power ButtonTV Button Play 8 ButtonVOLume 8/9 Button Timer ButtonCBL/DBS Button VCR/TV ButtonIf on Screen Mode is set to on or Press the Play 8 or Stop 9 button to select onSetting the Remote Control to Operate a TV Repeat stepSetting the Remote Control to Operate a Cable Box/DBS Turn on your Cable Box/DBSPlayback options and features are on pages PlayingRead and follow the steps below to play a tape 1Turn on the TV Insert a tapeVCR records in a preset volume RecordingPress the VCR button Turn on the TV Insert a tapeVCR SET UP menu will appear VHS RecordingVHS ET VCR light will disappear from the display panel If you use a Cable Box/DBS, youChannels are set up. Details are on pages One-Touch RecordingStarting an OTR OTR has priorityRecord Link 1Set the program on the DBS 2Insert a tape in the VCRChannels Setting Up the VCR Plus+ Programming SystemCall Letters Setting Up the VCR Plus+ Programming System cont’d Timer Recording with the VCR Plus+ Programming System NumberIf you want to record the program daily, press Number 8/DAILY button so that Daily ProgramAppears at the top of the screen. The VCR will record a Number 9/WEEKLY button so that Weekly ProgramQuick Programming Channels are programmed. Details are on pagesInstructions continue on Tape SpeedsQuick Programming cont’d Message, press the Clear buttonPress the OK/STATUS or Timer button. Program WAS Press the Power button to turn off the VCR. The r lightRecording will appear on the screen. If Program not Completed appears, try again from stepTurbo Timer Proper channel modeStart time appears, press the OK/STATUS button 1Insert a tape into the VCRChecking, Editing, or Clearing Timer Recordings To see the timer recordings individually, pressProgram Review Indicates a Weekly recordingOr, to cancel the timer recording, press the Clear button Program Overlap WarningPress the OK/STATUS button to select the program Information about the chosen program will appearTimer Recording Speed Setting Follow the steps below to set Timer REC Speed to AutoVCR 1 will play your tape. Insert a prerecorded tape in VCR Rerecording Tape DuplicationAudio and video cables are not included Connecting the Controller Cable Box/DBS Connect the ControllerSetting the Controller to Operate a Cable Box Are on pagesWait for a few seconds RecordingSetting the Controller to Operate a DBS PagesChannel other than Will learn your DBS codeSetting the Controller to Operate a DBS cont’d 7Wait for a few secondsReceiving a Stereo Broadcast Multi-Channel Television Sound SystemReceiving a Second Audio Program Multi-Channel Television Sound System cont’d Record the program as usual. Details are onHi-Fi Stereo Tape Playback Video Stabilizer Recording or special effects playbackSmartPicture Digital Studio Picture Control Search Options Index SearchRecord End Search Skip SearchForward and Reverse Searching Viewing a Still PictureViewing a Slow Motion Picture Repeat PlaybackWhen Child Lock is activated Child LockCL will blink on the display panel CL will disappear from the display panelBlue Background Automatic Operation Features Glossary Cable Box/DBS Output Channel channel 03 orHelpful Hints Helpful Hints cont’d Limited Warranty Video Cassette Recorder or PlayerLimited Warranty cont’d To obtain a replacement product from PhilipsPayment Amount Check or money order Account numberSpecifications Index Supplied Accessories
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