Philips VRA670AT Auto DBS RecordLink, Set the program to Be recorded on the satellite tuner

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42 Auto DBS RecordLink

If you connect your VCR to a satellite tuner that has the Electronic Program Guide, the VCR will turn itself on, record, then turn itself off. First, read the owner’s manual of your satellite tuner; then, follow the steps below. Before you begin:

●Use audio and video cables to connect the VCR’s AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks on the back of the VCR to the satellite tuner’s AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jacks.

●Press the SPEED button to select the desired recording tape speed (SP or SLP).

●Set the clock. Details are on pages 15-18.

●Put a tape in the VCR. Make sure the tape’s record tab is intact and the tape is long enough to record the program(s).

1

Set the program to be recorded on the satellite tuner. Turn off the satellite tuner. See your satellite tuner owner’s manual for details.

2

Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button.

3

Press the PLAY/o button or the STOP/p button to select VCR SET UP, then press the F.FWD/B button.

4

Press the PLAY/o button or the STOP/p button to select AUTO DBS RECORD LINK. Then, press the F.FWD/B but- ton. The current time appears next to AUTO DBS.

•If you want the VCR to begin recording immediately, (or as soon as the program is received from the satellite tuner) press the F.FWD/B button again, then go to step 6.

•If you want to tell the VCR the time to start recording, go to step 5.

SELECT op CHOOSE B

REPEAT PLAY

 

OFF

ON SCREEN MODE

 

AUDIO OUT

 

 

LANGUAGE

 

 

VCR PLUS+ REF. MAP

 

BLUE BACKGROUND

ON

→AUTO DBS

12:00AM

RECORD LINK

TO END PUSH EXIT

5

First, press the PLAY/o button or the STOP/p button until the desired hour (AM or PM) appears. Then, press the F.FWD/B button. Next, press the PLAY/o button or the STOP/p button until the desired minute appears.

6

Press the F.FWD/B button. ON will appear briefly beside AUTO DBS, then a “FOLLOW THE STEPS...” message will appear. This mes- sage is a reminder to set the program on the satellite tuner (step 1 on this page) and to connect the VCR to the tuner (as described at the top of this page).

After 30 seconds, the VCR will turn itself off and the Timer light will appear on the VCR display panel. The recording will begin either imme- diately or at the time you set in step 5. The VCR will stop recording when the program ends as set at your satellite tuner.

Set the program to

1 be recorded on the satellite tuner.

3-6

POWER

 

EJECT

VCR/TV

SPEED

MEMORY

REC/OTR

 

PAUSE/STILL

 

PLAY

 

REW

 

F.FWD

 

STOP

 

MENU

STATUS/EXIT

CLEAR

 

1

2

3

 

 

4

5

6

CH.

 

 

 

7

8

9

 

2

MUTE

0

ALT.CH

VOL.

 

 

 

VCR

TV

CBL/DBS

 

 

 

 

VCR PLUS+

 

 

VAR.SLOW

/ENTER

SLOW

 

TRACKING

F.ADV

X2 PLAY

 

QUICK

TIME

INDEX REC END

SKIP

 

 

 

SEARCH

 

Helpful Hints

•You cannot use the AUDIO/VIDEO In jacks on the front of the VCR for an Auto DBS RecordLink.

•To stop an Auto DBS RecordLink recording that is in progress, press the STOP/EJECT button on the VCR.

•If a program has copy guard protection, it may not record clearly.

•When you use this feature, the first few seconds of a program may not be recorded.

•If your satellite tuner synchronizes the recording start time with the broadcast- ing start time, refer to the tuner’s owner’s manual.

•When you turn on the VCR power, the

Auto DBS RecordLink will be cancelled.

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Contents VRA670AT This bolt of lightning indi- cates uninsulated material Dear Philips Magnavox product ownerFor Customer Use Model No Serial NoFeatures IntroductionTable of Contents VCR maintenance Putting Batteries in the Remote ControlUsing the Remote Control Removing the Plastic Cover from the Front PanelHookups Without a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System Disconnect the antenna or cable from your TVHookups Without a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System cont’d Plug in the TV and the VCRHookups With a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System ConnectionsRecording/Viewing Any Channel Cable Signal Cable Box/DBS Recording One Channel/Watching AnotherTV’s Antenna Hookups With a Stereo TV Turning on Your VCR 2Turn on the TVPress the Menu button. The display shown below will appear Automatic Channel Setup Press the VCR button Press the Menu buttonAutomatic Channel Setup cont’d Adding/Deleting ChannelsReviewing Memorized Channels Press the STATUS/EXIT button once or twice to exitManual Clock Setting Do each step within 60 seconds of the previous stepSetting the Clock cont’d Automatic Clock Setting Press the VCR button, then press the Menu buttonTime Zone Daylight-Savings Time Language Selection Setting the Remote to Operate a TV 2TV codeCable BOX Codes Remote Control Buttons Remote Control Buttons cont’d Menu Button REWind/ ButtonRECord/OTR Button Number ButtonsIf you select Status ON, then select Counter only on On-Screen Status DisplaysStatus Display example only 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 Press the Eject button to remove the tapeRecording Turn on the TV and set it to channel 3 or 4, whicheverIf the VCR light appears on the display panel, go to . If One-Touch Recording OTR CH12Recording One Channel/Watching Another Timer Recording DailyTimer Recording cont’d Timer Recording cont’d Press the STATUS/EXIT button. Program WAS COMTape Speeds Checking or Cancelling Timer Recordings See page 60 for more hintsSetting Up the VCR Plus+ Programming System ChannelsCall Letters Setting Up the VCR Plus+ Programming System cont’d Examine the lists onTimer Recording with the VCR Plus+ Programming System Turn off the VCR for the recording Auto DBS RecordLink Set the program to Be recorded on the satellite tunerRerecording Tape Duplication RF coaxial cableRepeat Play Press the PLAY/o button or the STOP/p button to selectPress the F.FWD/B button so that on appears beside Automatic Operation Features Super High Speed Searching LP/SLP Special Effects PlaybackForward and Reverse Searching SP/LP/SLP Playing a Tape at Double SpeedDuring tape playback, press the PAUSE/STILL button. a Viewing a Still PictureViewing a Slow Motion Picture Still picture will appear on the screenTV and Cable Box/DBS feature buttons of the remote When Child Lock is activatedDuring the timer recording Control will still operate when Child Lock is activatedIf another remote control beeps Letting your VCR find your remote for youPress the Mute button, then press the PAUSE/STILL button Time Search Press the VCR button Press the Time Search buttonExample Press the VCR button Press the Index Search buttonRecord End Search Skip SearchQuick Search To resume normal tape playback, press the PLAY/o buttonReal-Time Counter Memory Blue Background Monitor Multi-Channel Television Sound SystemUnderstanding On-Screen Displays Or ReceiverMulti-Channel Television Sound System cont’d Hi-Fi Stereo Sound System Please see additional notes onHi-Fi Stereo Sound System cont’d Helpful Hints Helpful Hints cont’d Glossary Cable Box/DBS Output Channel 03 orSpecifications Limited Warranty Model # Serial #Index Page Page Supplied Accessories
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