Philips VR960BPH owner manual Helpful Hints

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If you are having problems with your VCR, check the following list of problems and possible solutions before requesting service. You may be able to solve the problem yourself.

If you need to call a customer service representative, please know the model number and serial number of your product before you call. This information is displayed on the back of the product. Also, please take a moment to identify the problem you are having, and be prepared to explain this to the representative. If you believe the representative will need to help you with operations, please stay near the product. Our representatives will be happy to assist you.

The VCR has no power.

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

•Make sure the power is turned on.

•Turn off the Child Lock. Details are on page 62.

A power failure occurred.

•Select a language if prompted to do so. Details are on pages 10 and 20. Reset the clock if necessary. Details are on pages 14-18.Timer recordings will be restored after the clock and channel settings are restored. If you are using the AUTO CLOCK feature, the time, channels, and timer recordings will be restored automatically after a power failure. Details are on page 43.

The VCR cannot be controlled with the remote control.

•Aim the remote control directly at the VCR’s remote sensor. Details are on page 22.

•Remove all obstacles between the remote control and the VCR.

•Inspect and/or replace the batteries in the remote control. Details are on page 5.

•Press the VCR button, then try the other buttons.

•Turn off the Child Lock. Details are on page 62.

The VCR does not respond normally to the remote control. (For example, the VCR may change channels multiple times when you press the CH(annel) 8 button once.)

•Install new batteries (preferably alkaline) in the remote control.

The VCR will not perform a timer recording.

•Make sure the recording start and stop times are set correctly. Details are on pages 38-45.

•Make sure there is a tape in the VCR. Make sure the tape has a record tab. Details are on page 5.

•Make sure the VCR power is off.

•Make sure the clock is set. Details are on pages 14-18.

•Finish programming a timer recording at least five minutes before the recording is scheduled to begin.

•If the VCR power is turned off for a timer recording and there isn’t a tape in the VCR, the r and Cassette- Inside lights will blink on the display panel.

•If the record tab on a tape is missing and you turn off the VCR to set a timer recording, the VCR will eject the tape. The r and Cassette-Inside lights will blink on the display panel.

•Noon is 12 p.m.; midnight is 12 a.m.

•If you are using a Cable Box/DBS and are not using the Controller, enter the Cable Box/DBS output channel (03 or 04) at step 3 on page 40, then select the channel to be recorded at the Cable Box/DBS. Leave the Cable Box/DBS on for the timer recording. Details are on page eight.

•Make sure no timer recordings overlap. Details are on page 46.

•You can not choose a DAILY recording if the program occurs on Saturday or Sunday. Details are on page 39.

Tape can’t be inserted.

•Insert the tape window side up, with the record tab facing you.

•Make sure a tape isn’t already in the VCR by pressing the STOP/EJECT button on the VCR or the EJECT button on the remote control.

•Gently push the center of the tape as you put it in the VCR. Never force a tape into the VCR.

•If the power is off and a timer recording is set, you can not insert a tape that is missing its record tab.

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 7-9.

•Make sure the VCR is in VCR position. Details are on pages 21 and 25.

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

•Adjust the tracking. Details are on page 64.

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Contents VR960BPH Dear Philips product owner For Customer UseIntroduction FeaturesSafety Precautions Declaration of ConformityTable of Contents VCR Maintenance/Video Head Cleaning Putting Batteries in the Remote ControlUsing the Remote Control Replace the battery compartment lidHookups without a Cable Box Disconnect the antenna or cable from your TVHookups without a Cable Box cont’d CH3 CH4Hookups with a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System ConnectionsRecording/Viewing Any Channel With this connection 1Cable signal 2RF coaxial cableRecording One Channel/Watching Another 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 buttonPress the Play 8 or Stop 9 button to select Automatic Channel Setup cont’dAdding/Deleting Channels ADD/DELETE CH., then press the OK/STATUS buttonChannels are set up. Details are on Setting the ClockManual Clock Setting Or a Cable Box/DBSDate month and day. Every time you press the Play Setting the Clock cont’dPress the Play 8 or Stop 9 button repeatedly to set 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 TV Button Turbo Timer ButtonPower Button Play 8 ButtonCBL/DBS Button VOLume 8/9 ButtonTimer 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/DBSRead and follow the steps below to play a tape Playback options and features are on pagesPlaying 1Turn on the TV Insert a tapePress the VCR button VCR records in a preset volumeRecording 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, youStarting an OTR Channels are set up. Details are on pagesOne-Touch Recording OTR has priorityRecord Link 1Set the program on the DBS 2Insert a tape in the VCRSetting Up the VCR Plus+ Programming System ChannelsCall Letters Setting Up the VCR Plus+ Programming System cont’d Timer Recording with the VCR Plus+ Programming System NumberAppears at the top of the screen. The VCR will record a If you want to record the program daily, pressNumber 8/DAILY button so that Daily Program 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 buttonRecording will appear on the screen. If Program not Press the OK/STATUS or Timer button. Program WASPress the Power button to turn off the VCR. The r light Completed appears, try again from stepStart time appears, press the OK/STATUS button Turbo TimerProper channel mode 1Insert a tape into the VCRProgram Review Checking, Editing, or Clearing Timer RecordingsTo see the timer recordings individually, press Indicates a Weekly recordingPress the OK/STATUS button to select the program Or, to cancel the timer recording, press the Clear buttonProgram Overlap Warning Information about the chosen program will appearTimer Recording Speed Setting Follow the steps below to set Timer REC Speed to AutoRerecording Tape Duplication VCR 1 will play your tape. Insert a prerecorded tape in VCRAudio 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 RecordingChannel other than Setting the Controller to Operate a DBSPages Will learn your DBS codeSetting the Controller to Operate a DBS cont’d 7Wait for a few secondsMulti-Channel Television Sound System Receiving a Stereo BroadcastReceiving 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 Record End Search Search OptionsIndex Search Skip SearchViewing a Slow Motion Picture Forward and Reverse SearchingViewing a Still Picture Repeat PlaybackCL will blink on the display panel When Child Lock is activatedChild Lock 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 PlayerPayment Amount Limited Warranty cont’dTo obtain a replacement product from Philips Check or money order Account numberSpecifications Index Supplied Accessories
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