Philips VRA471AT owner manual Example, Press the VCR button Press the Index Search button

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This feature allows you to index the starting points of programs that you have recorded on a tape. Then, you can easily rewind or fast forward to that point.

Example:

If you are watching program number 4 and you want to fast for- ward to program number 7, skip three programs.

CURRENT PLAYBACK PROGRAM

Beginning of tape

End of tape

Pro. 1

Pro. 2

Pro.3

Pro. 4

Pro. 5

Pro. 6

Pro. 7

4

3

2

1

1

2

3

INDEX MARK

1

Press the VCR button.

2

Press the INDEX SEARCH button.

INDEX SEARCH

00

ENTER INDEX NUMBER

3

Within 10 seconds, use the Number buttons to enter the number of programs that you want to skip. For example, to skip three programs, press Number buttons 0, 3. If you do not make an entry within 10 seconds, the VCR will exit Index Search mode.

4

Within 10 seconds, press the F.FWD/B button or the REW(ind)/{ button to skip forward or backward. The VCR will fast forward or rewind to the beginning of the desired program, then begin playback. (The program numbers count down on the screen as the searching progresses. To remove the on- screen counter, press the INDEX SEARCH button once.)

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POWER		EJECT
VCR/TV	SPEED	MEMORY
REC/OTR		PAUSE/STILL

			PLAY
	REW		F.FWD		4
			STOP		4
	MENU	STATUS/EXIT		CLEAR
3	1	2	3
	4	5	6	CH.
	4	5	6
	7	8	9
1	MUTE	0	ALT.CH	VOL.
				VOL.
	VCR	TV	CBL/DBS
			VCR PLUS+
	VAR.SLOW		/ENTER	SLOW
	TRACKING		F.ADV	X2 PLAY
2	QUICK	TIME	INDEX REC END	SKIP
2			SEARCH

Helpful Hints

•Up to 20 index marks may be searched.

•This function will not operate in recording mode.

•Press the STOP/p button to stop the search.

•An index mark will be made auto- matically at the beginning of every recording. An index mark is not made when a recording is paused.

•The time gap between index marks should be greater than 1 minute for SP recording, 2 minutes for LP recording, and 3 minutes for SLP recording.

•If the end of the tape is reached during an Index Search, the VCR will cancel the search and rewind

the tape. Details are on page 45.

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Contents VRA471AT Model No Serial No Dear Philips Magnavox product ownerFor Customer Use This bolt of lightning indi- cates uninsulated materialIntroduction FeaturesTable of Contents Removing the Plastic Cover from the Front Panel Putting Batteries in the Remote ControlUsing the Remote Control VCR maintenanceDisconnect the antenna or cable from your TV Hookups Without a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast SystemPlug in the TV and the VCR Hookups Without a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System cont’dRecording/Viewing Any Channel Cable Signal RF coaxialHookups With a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System ConnectionsCable Box/DBS Cable SignalConnect a Cable signal to the VCR’s ANTenna in Jack Recording One Channel/Watching AnotherHookups With a Stereo TV Turning on Your VCR 2Turn on the TVPress the Menu button. The display shown below will appear Press 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 ChannelsDo each step within 60 seconds of the previous step Manual Clock SettingSetting the Clock cont’d Press the VCR button, then press the Menu button Automatic Clock SettingTime Zone Daylight-Savings Time Language Selection 2TV code Setting the Remote to Operate a TVCable BOX Codes Remote Control Buttons Remote Control Buttons cont’d Number Buttons REWind/ ButtonRECord/OTR Button Menu ButtonIf you select Status ON, then select Counter only OFF On-Screen Status DisplaysStatus Display example only If you select Status ON, then select Counter only onVCR Display Panel Front Panel Rear Panel Press the Eject button to remove the tape PlayingRead and follow the steps below to play a tape 1Turn on the TV 2Insert a tape in the VCRRecording Turn on the TV and set it to channel 3 or 4, whicheverIf the VCR light appears on the display panel, go to . If OTR CH12 One-Touch RecordingRecording One Channel/Watching Another Daily Timer RecordingTimer Recording cont’d Tape Speeds Timer Recording cont’dSee page 56 for more hints Checking or Cancelling Timer RecordingsSetting Up the VCR Plus+ Programming System ChannelsCall Letters Examine the lists on Setting Up the VCR Plus+ Programming System cont’dTimer Recording with the VCR Plus+ Programming System Press the STATUS/EXIT button. Program WAS COM Set the program to Be recorded on the satellite tuner Auto DBS RecordLinkRF coaxial cable Rerecording Tape DuplicationRepeat 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 Playing a Tape at Double Speed Special Effects PlaybackForward and Reverse Searching SP/LP/SLP Super High Speed Searching LP/SLPStill picture will appear on the screen Viewing a Still PictureViewing a Slow Motion Picture During tape playback, press the PAUSE/STILL button. aChild Lock When Child Lock is activatedDuring the timer recording TV and Cable Box/DBS feature buttons of the remoteIf another remote control beeps Letting your VCR find your remote for youPress the Mute button, then press the PAUSE/STILL button Press the VCR button Press the Time Search button Time SearchPress the VCR button Press the Index Search button ExampleSkip Search Record End SearchTo resume normal tape playback, press the PLAY/o button Quick SearchClear button to reset the real-time counter to zero Real-Time Counter MemoryWhile the status display is on the screen, press Blue Background Helpful Hints Helpful Hints cont’d Cable Box/DBS Output Channel 03 or GlossarySpecifications Model # Serial # Limited WarrantyAutomatic PowerRemote control TimerPage Page Supplied Accessories