Philips VR960BPH owner manual Automatic Operation Features

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64 Automatic Operation Features

Automatic Playback

When you put a tape in the VCR, the power will come on automatically. If the tape’s record tab is missing, playback will begin. You can not insert a tape without a record tab if the VCR power is off and a timer recording is set.

Automatic Rewind

When a tape is played, fast forwarded, or recorded to its end, the VCR will rewind the tape to the beginning, then stop. The VCR will not rewind the tape if the end of the tape is reached during a One-Touch Recording. Details are on page 34.

Memory Rewind, Power Off

When the POWER button is pressed while the VCR is rewinding a tape, REWIND→POWER OFF will appear on the screen. When the tape has finished rewinding, the VCR will stop, then turn itself off.

Tape Eject

A tape can be ejected with the VCR power on or off (but the VCR must be plugged in).

If a timer recording is programmed, the r and Cassette-Inside lights will flash on the VCR’s display panel after you eject a tape with the VCR power turned off.

Counter Reset

The real-time counter will reset to 0:00:00 when you insert a cassette. To reset the real-time counter to 0:00:00 at anytime, press the CLEAR button on the remote control.

Automatic Tracking Adjustment

The VCR continually adjusts tracking to give you the best possible picture quality. With some recordings, however, you may get a better picture by adjusting the tracking manually (see below).

Manual Tracking Adjustment

•Press the CHANNEL 8/9 buttons on the front panel or the CH(annel) 8/9 button on the remote control to remove jitter in a still picture.

•The CH(annel) 8/9 button adjusts tracking during normal tape playback and slow motion playback.

•To return to Automatic Tracking Adjustment during normal tape playback, press the CHANNEL 8/9 buttons on the VCR at the same time.

•The VCR returns to Automatic Tracking Adjustment whenever a tape is inserted.

•If USE CLEANING CASSETTE appears on the screen or if “U:01” appears on the display panel, you may need to adjust the tracking. These messages may appear briefly every seven seconds during tape playback. The messages will appear until you adjust the tracking, reinsert the tape, or clean the video heads. Details are on page 67.

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Tracking	Tracking
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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