Philips VR960BPH owner manual Hookups with a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System, Connections

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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 if you are not using the Controller. 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 40.) Leave the Cable Box/DBS on for a timer recording.

•To set up the Controller, see pages 49-53.

VCR

Cable Box/DBS

	IN
	OUT		CABLE
			CABLE
1			BOX IN OUT ANT.IN
	S IN	OUT	R
	S IN	OUT	AUDIO
	V		L
	I		L
	D		RF OUT
	E		VIDEO
	O		CH3 CH4

Cable signal

75Ω
AN	/
T	/
CA
BLE

TV’s

ANTENNA

IN jack

2 RF coaxial cable

Connections

1

3RF coaxial cable

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

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

Helpful Hint

•If you are using Record Link, use audio and video cables to connect the AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jacks on the Cable Box/DBS to the AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks on the back of the VCR. Details are on page 35.

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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 CH4Recording/Viewing Any Channel Hookups with a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast SystemConnections 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 VCRCall Letters Setting Up the VCR Plus+ Programming SystemChannels 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 AutoAudio and video cables are not included Rerecording Tape DuplicationVCR 1 will play your tape. Insert a prerecorded tape in VCR 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 Second Audio Program Multi-Channel Television Sound SystemReceiving a Stereo Broadcast 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