Philips VRA211AT owner manual Glossary, Cable Box/DBS Output Channel 03 or

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AUDIO IN/OUT Jacks: jacks located on the back of the VCR which are used to record audio from another source (IN) or to send audio to another system (OUT).

Automatic Channel Setup: process in which the VCR memo- rizes all available channels. Then, when you press the CH(annel) o/p button, you only scan through channels you receive.

Bands: settings that allow you to tune channels.

•Antenna – VHF (very high frequency; channels 2 - 13) and UHF (ultra high frequency; channels 14 - 69).

•Cable – all standard channels can be received without a Cable Box.

Cable Box/DBS Output Channel: 03 or 04.

Dubbing: copying a tape using a second VCR.

Frame: a still picture.

HQ: high quality; a feature in the VCR circuitry which provides enhanced picture detail.

Line Input: The channel to which you set your VCR during dub- bing (00).If you accidentally enter Line Input mode, press the CH(annel) o/p button or use the Number buttons to select another channel.

OTR: One-Touch Recording; a timed recording that starts imme- diately and records for 30 minutes to eight hours.

Remote Control: the small electronic unit that came with your

VCR; allows you to operate your VCR from a distance.

RF coaxial cable: The cable supplied with your VCR. Use it to connect your VCR to your TV (or Cable Box or DBS). The sup- plied cable is a snap-on type. However, you may use a screw-on type if you prefer.

Special Effects: forward and reverse searching; a still picture.

Tape Speeds: how fast the tape travels during a recording or playback.

•SP (standard play) – fastest tape speed (recording time for a T120 tape is approximately two hours); best picture quality.

•LP (long play) – average tape speed; playback only.

•SLP (super long play) – slowest tape speed (recording time for a T120 tape is approximately six hours).

VCR: video cassette recorder.

VIDEO IN/OUT Jacks: jacks located on the back of the VCR which are used to record video from another source (IN) or to send video to another system (OUT).

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Contents VRA211AT For Customer Use Dear Philips Magnavox product ownerThis bolt of lightning indi- cates uninsulated material Model No Serial NoSafety Precautions FeaturesIntroduction Table of Contents Using the Remote Control Putting Batteries in the Remote ControlVCR maintenance Removing the Plastic Cover from the Front PanelDisconnect the antenna or cable from your TV Hookups Without a Cable Box / Direct Broadcast SystemPlug in the TV and the VCR CH3 CH4Connections Cable Signal RF coaxialRecording/Viewing Any Channel RF coaxial Cable TV’s ANTENNAJackConnect a Cable signal to the VCR’s ANTenna in Jack Cable SignalRecording One Channel/Watching Another Cable Box/DBSHookups With a Stereo TV Turning on Your VCR Press the VCR button, then press the Power button2Turn on the TV Press the Menu button. The display shown below will appearPress the VCR button Automatic Channel SetupPress the Menu button Adding/Deleting Channels Automatic Channel Setup cont’dPress the VCR button Press the Menu button Reviewing Memorized ChannelsPress the STATUS/EXIT button once or twice to exit Enter a 0 before a single-digit number Setting the ClockDaylight-Savings Time Language Selection Remote Control Buttons Remote Control Buttons cont’d Status Display example only On-Screen Status DisplaysIf you select Status ON, then select Counter only on If you select Status ON, then select Counter only OFFVCR Display Panel Front Panel Rear Panel Read and follow the steps below to play a tape Playing1Turn on the TV 2Insert a tape in the VCR Insert a tape with its record tab intact in the VCR RecordingIf the VCR light appears on the display panel, go to . If VCR light does not appear, press the VCR/TV button onceVCR light will disappear from the VCR’s display panel Recording One Channel/Watching AnotherOne-Touch Recording Do each step within 60 seconds of the previous step Timer RecordingPress the VCR button, then press the Menu button DailyTimer Recording cont’d Press the STATUS/EXIT button. Program WAS COM Timer Recording cont’dTape Speeds Timer recording information for the program in the lowest Checking or Cancelling Timer RecordingsProgram REVIEW, then press the F.FWD/B button RF coaxial cable Rerecording Tape DuplicationPress the F.FWD/B button so that on appears beside Repeat PlayReal-Time Counter Memory Button to reset the real-time counter to zeroWhile the status display is on-screen, press the Clear Forward and Reverse Searching SP/LP/SLP Special Effects PlaybackSuper High Speed Searching LP/SLP Viewing a Still PictureAutomatic Operation Features Cable Box/DBS Output Channel 03 or GlossaryHelpful Hints Helpful Hints cont’d Specifications Model # Serial # Limited WarrantyIndex Page Supplied Accessories