Philips VRA471AT owner manual Helpful Hints

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56 Helpful Hints

If you are having problems with your product, check this list of problems and possible solutions before requesting service. You may be able to solve the problem yourself.

If you need to call a customer service representative, please know the model number and serial number of your product before you call. This information is displayed on the back of the product. Also, please take a moment to identify the problem you are having, and be prepared to explain this to the representative. If you believe the representative will need to help you with operations, please stay near the product. Our representatives will be happy to assist you.

No power

•Make sure the power plug is connected completely to an AC (alternating current) outlet.

•Make sure the power is turned on.

Power Failure

•If the power fails for more than one minute, programmed timer recordings will be restored when the clock is reset. (The clock will reset itself automatically if you are using the AUTO CLOCK feature. Details are on page 17. If you are not using the AUTO CLOCK feature, reset the clock manually. Details are on pages 15-16.) The timer recording will not occur only if the timer recording was scheduled to take place during the power failure.

A TV program cannot be recorded.

•Check the connections between the VCR, TV, antenna/cable, and Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System (if applicable) (pages six-10).

•Make sure the tape has a record tab (page five).

•Check the TV/VCR position (page 28).

•Check the CH3/CH4 switch (pages six-nine).

The VCR will not perform a timer recording.

•Make sure the recording start and stop times are set correctly (pages 34-41).

•Make sure a tape is in the VCR and the tape has a record tab (page five). If, after programming a timer recording, you turn off the VCR power without putting a tape in the VCR, the Timer light will blink.

•If the record tab on a tape is missing, the VCR will eject the tape. The Timer light will blink.

•Make sure the VCR power is off.

•Make sure the clock is set (pages 15-18).

•If you have a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System, timer recordings are programmed differently. Details are on page eight.

•Finish programming a timer recording at least five minutes before the recording is set to begin.

•Noon is 12 p.m.; midnight is 12 a.m.

There is no playback picture or the playback picture is noisy or contains streaks.

•Make sure the TV is on the same channel as the VCR’s CH3/CH4 switch.

•Make sure the VCR is in VCR position. (The VCR light will appear on the display panel.)

•Make sure channel 03 or 04 is adjusted properly at the TV.

•Adjust the tracking (page 45).

•TVs placed too close to the VCR can cause interference during tape playback. Move the VCR away from the TV.

The VCR cannot be controlled with the remote control.

•Press the VCR button, then try the other VCR feature buttons.

•Make sure the VCR light appears on the display panel. If it does not, press the VCR/TV button once.

•Aim the remote control directly at the VCR’s remote sensor (page 28).

•Remove all obstacles between the remote control and the VCR.

•Inspect and/or replace the batteries in the remote control (page five).

The VCR does not respond normally to the remote control. (For example, the VCR may change channels multiple times when you press the CH(annel) o button once.)

•Install new batteries (preferably alkaline) in the remote control.

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Contents VRA471AT Dear Philips Magnavox product owner For Customer UseThis bolt of lightning indi- cates uninsulated material Model No Serial NoFeatures IntroductionTable of Contents Putting Batteries in the Remote Control Using the Remote ControlVCR maintenance 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 VCRCable Signal RF coaxial Hookups With a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast SystemConnections Recording/Viewing Any ChannelCable Signal Connect a Cable signal to the VCR’s ANTenna in JackRecording One Channel/Watching Another Cable Box/DBSHookups With a Stereo TV Press the Menu button. The display shown below will appear Turning on Your VCR2Turn on the TV 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 REWind/ Button RECord/OTR ButtonMenu Button Number ButtonsOn-Screen Status Displays Status Display example onlyIf 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 Playing Read and follow the steps below to play a tape1Turn on the TV 2Insert a tape in the VCR Press the Eject button to remove the tapeIf the VCR light appears on the display panel, go to . If RecordingTurn on the TV and set it to channel 3 or 4, whichever One-Touch Recording OTR CH12Recording One Channel/Watching Another Timer Recording DailyTimer Recording cont’d Timer Recording cont’d Tape SpeedsChecking or Cancelling Timer Recordings See page 56 for more hintsCall Letters Setting Up the VCR Plus+ Programming SystemChannels Setting Up the VCR Plus+ Programming System cont’d Examine the lists onTimer Recording with the VCR Plus+ Programming System Press the STATUS/EXIT button. Program WAS COM Auto DBS RecordLink Set the program to Be recorded on the satellite tunerRerecording Tape Duplication RF coaxial cablePress the F.FWD/B button so that on appears beside Repeat PlayPress the PLAY/o button or the STOP/p button to select Automatic Operation Features Special Effects Playback Forward and Reverse Searching SP/LP/SLPSuper High Speed Searching LP/SLP Playing a Tape at Double SpeedViewing a Still Picture Viewing a Slow Motion PictureDuring tape playback, press the PAUSE/STILL button. a Still picture will appear on the screenWhen Child Lock is activated During the timer recordingTV and Cable Box/DBS feature buttons of the remote Child LockPress the Mute button, then press the PAUSE/STILL button If another remote control beepsLetting your VCR find your remote for you 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 buttonWhile the status display is on the screen, press Clear button to reset the real-time counter to zeroReal-Time Counter Memory Blue Background Helpful Hints Helpful Hints cont’d Glossary Cable Box/DBS Output Channel 03 orSpecifications Limited Warranty Model # Serial #Power Remote controlTimer AutomaticPage Page Supplied Accessories
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