Philips VRA231AT owner manual Before Using Your VCR

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Removing the Plastic Cover from the Front Panel

A thin, plastic cover may protect the front panel of your VCR. Before using the VCR, lift a corner of the plastic, then peel it off.

Putting Batteries in the Remote Control

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Remove the battery compartment lid on the bottom of the remote control by sliding it in the direction of the arrow.

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Place two AA batteries inside the battery compartment

with their + and – ends aligned as indicated.

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Replace the battery compartment lid.

Using the Remote Control

Point the remote control at the VCR, then press the VCR but- ton, when using the remote control to operate the VCR.

If you have a Magnavox, Philips, or Philips Magnavox television, point the remote control at the TV, then press the TV button, when using the remote control to operate the TV.

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Erasure Prevention

Video cassette tapes have record tabs to ensure that recordings are not accidentally erased.

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To prevent erasure, break off the tab with a screwdriver.

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To record again, cover the hole with cellophane tape.

VCR maintenance

Use only tapes with the mark.

Remove any light adhesive stick-on notes from the video cas- sette tape before putting the tape in the VCR. Removable labels can jam the VCR.

Periodic maintenance is required to maintain your VCR’s excel- lent performance. This VCR has an Automatic Head Cleaner. However, the video heads will require replacement eventually. Only an authorized service center should perform this service.

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Helpful Hints

Do not mix alkaline and man- ganese batteries.

Do not mix old and new batteries.

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Contents VRA231AT For Customer Use Dear Philips Magnavox product owner This bolt of lightning indi- cates uninsulated material Model No Serial NoIntroduction FeaturesSafety Precautions Table of Contents Before Using Your VCR Disconnect the antenna or cable from your TV Hookups Without a Cable Box / Direct Broadcast SystemPlug in the TV and the VCR CH3 CH4Recording/Viewing Any Channel Hookups With a Cable Box / Direct Broadcast SystemConnections Connect a Cable signal to the VCR’s ANTenna in Jack Cable SignalRecording One Channel/Watching Another Select the channel you want to watch at the 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 Press the Menu button Automatic Channel SetupAdding/Deleting Channels Automatic Channel Setup cont’dPress the STATUS/EXIT button once or twice to exit Reviewing Memorized ChannelsSetting the Clock Daylight-Saving Time Press the VCR button Language SelectionEject Button Remote Control ButtonsVCR Button Menu ButtonRemote 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 1Turn on the TV 2Insert a tape in the VCR PlayingRead and follow the steps below to play a tape 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 AnotherOTR CH12 One-Touch RecordingDaily Timer RecordingInstructions continue on Timer Recording cont’dTape Speeds Press the STATUS/EXIT button. Program WAS COMChecking or Cancelling Timer Recordings Call Letters Setting Up the VCR Plus+ Programming SystemChannels Examine the lists on Setting Up the VCR Plus+ Programming System cont’dTimer Recording with the VCR Plus+ Programming System See page 42 for more hints Should appear on-screen brieflyRF coaxial cable Rerecording Tape DuplicationPress the F.FWD/B button so that on appears beside Repeat PlayWhile the status display is on-screen, press the Clear Button to reset the real-time counter to zeroReal-Time Counter Memory 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