Philips VRA471AT owner manual Recording One Channel/Watching Another, Cable Box/DBS, Cable Signal

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Hookups With a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System (cont’d) 9

With this connection:

●You may watch one channel while recording another.

●You may not record scrambled channels.

1 VCR

		ANT
		IN
OUT	IN	OUT
		OUT

2	75V
2	ANT	/
	CABLE
IN	OUT

Cable Box/DBS

VIDEO

Cable

Signal

CH3 CH4

		RF coaxial
		cable
	RF coaxial	3	TV’s ANTENNA
	RF coaxial		IN Jack
	cable		IN Jack

Connections

1

Connect a Cable signal to the VCR’s ANT(enna) IN Jack.

2

Use an RF coaxial cable (supplied) to connect the OUT Jack on the VCR to the IN Jack on the Cable Box/DBS.

3

Use a second RF coaxial cable to connect the OUT Jack on the Cable Box/DBS to the ANTENNA IN Jack on the TV.

Recording One Channel/Watching Another

1

Put the Cable Box/DBS on the same channel as the VCR’s CH3/CH4 switch. Set the TV to the Cable Box/DBS output channel (03 or 04).

Then, with the VCR in VCR position (the VCR light will appear on the display panel), use the CH(annel) o/p button to select the channel you want to record at the VCR. Start the recording.

2

Press the VCR/TV button once to put the VCR in TV position. (The VCR light will disappear.)

3

Select the channel you want to watch at the Cable Box/DBS.

Helpful Hint

•When you play a tape, make sure the Cable Box/DBS is set to the same channel as the CH3/CH4 switch on the VCR. Set the TV to the Cable Box/DBS output channel (03 or 04).

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Contents VRA471AT For Customer Use Dear Philips Magnavox product ownerThis bolt of lightning indi- cates uninsulated material Model No Serial NoIntroduction FeaturesTable 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 Hookups Without a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System cont’dHookups With a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System Cable Signal RF coaxialConnections Recording/Viewing Any ChannelConnect 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 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 RECord/OTR Button REWind/ ButtonMenu Button Number ButtonsStatus 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 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 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 Forward and Reverse Searching SP/LP/SLP Special Effects PlaybackSuper High Speed Searching LP/SLP Playing a Tape at Double SpeedViewing a Slow Motion Picture Viewing a Still PictureDuring tape playback, press the PAUSE/STILL button. a Still picture will appear on the screenDuring the timer recording When Child Lock is activatedTV and Cable Box/DBS feature buttons of the remote Child LockIf 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 WarrantyRemote control PowerTimer AutomaticPage Page Supplied Accessories