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You can not insert a tape in the VCR.

•Insert the tape, window side up, with the record tab facing you.

•Make sure a tape isn’t already in the VCR by pressing the STOP/EJECT button on the VCR.

•Gently push on the center of the tape when putting it in the VCR. Never force the tape into the VCR.

•If a timer recording is programmed and the VCR power is off, you can not insert a tape without a record tab.

You can not remove the tape from the VCR.

•Connect the power plug to a power outlet completely.

•You have set a timer recording. Turn on the VCR power, then eject the tape. Be sure to insert a tape and turn off the power for your timer recording.

•Unplug the VCR power cord for five minutes. Then, plug in the power cord again, then press the POWER button on the VCR. If the tape does not eject, press the STOP/EJECT button on the VCR three to five times. If the tape still does not eject, you may need to have an authorized servicer remove the tape.

VCR ejects the tape when you press the REC(ord)/OTR button or when you turn off the VCR power for a timer recording.

•Make sure the tape has a record tab. Details are on page five.

Poor reception

•You may need to tune your TV again.

The motor (cylinder) rotates even when the VCR is in Stop mode.

•To enable the quick play mechanism, the cylinder will rotate for about five minutes. This is normal. The quick play mechanism allows the tape mechanism to switch from Stop mode to Play mode in one second.

Direct Broadcast System Hookups

•Watching one TV channel while recording another may not be possible if you have a DBS hookup. You may have to set your TV to channel 03 or 04, then make your channel selections at the DBS. Details are on page nine.

•If you use audio and video cables to connect your DBS, VCR, and TV, you may have to put your VCR in Line Input mode (channel 001 or 002).

Line Input mode

•If you accidentally enter Line Input mode (AV FRONT or AV REAR will appear on your TV screen briefly), press the CH(annel) o/p buttons or use the Number buttons to select another channel.

Hi-Fi Stereo Sound (VR623CAT only)

•During playback, Hi-Fi audio may temporarily revert to normal audio when you adjust tracking. This is nor- mal.

•When connecting the VCR to a stereo TV, you will only get stereo sound if you use audio cables to connect the AUDIO OUT jacks on the VCR to the AUDIO IN jacks on your TV, and if the TV is in Line (Auxiliary) Input mode.

•When you connect the AUDIO OUT jacks on the VCR to the AUDIO IN jacks on your TV, the stereo light on the TV might not glow. But, as long as the VCR’s on-screen status display indicates you are receiving a stereo signal, you are receiving a stereo signal. This is normal. Details are on page 43.

•Only tapes recorded in Hi-Fi audio will play in Hi-Fi audio. Tapes recorded in normal audio will play in

monaural (single-source or single-channel) audio.

Cleaning the Video Heads

•Your VCR automatically cleans the video heads each time you insert a tape. However, the heads may become dirty. If so, use a commercially-available head cleaner or have an authorized servicer clean the video heads. Eventually, the heads may need to be replaced.

The playback picture is too dim, too bright, or fluctuates in brightness.

•Some programs may be broadcast with copyright protection technology in order to protect the rights of copyright owners. This technology is used on programs that are recorded on video tapes or Digital Video Discs (DVDs), as well as some programs broadcast by antenna/cable/satellite television channels. Programs broadcast with copyright protection technology may not record clearly. Likewise, if you play a tape that is a recording of a copyright protected program, the picture may not be clear. Tapes of copyright protected pro- grams may have a picture that is dark or dim, or the brightness of the picture may fluctuate. Therefore, you should avoid recording or playing copies of copyright protected programs.

This VCR incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only, unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

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Contents VR423CAT VR623CAT For Customer Use Dear Philips product ownerSafety Precautions FeaturesIntroduction Declaration of ConformityTable of Contents Before Using Your VCR Disconnect the antenna or cable from your TV Hookups without a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast SystemHookups without a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System cont’d Plug in the power cords of the TV and the VCRConnections Hookups with a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast SystemRecording/Viewing Any Channel Recording One Channel/Watching Another Hookups with a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System cont’dVR623CAT Hookups with a Stereo TVTurning on Your VCR Press the VCR button, then press the Power buttonPress the VCR button Press the Menu button Automatic Channel SetupVR623CAT only Adding/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 Audio OUT Language Blue Background To END Push Exit Language SelectionSetting the Remote to Operate a TV 2code Find your Cable BOX CodesEject Button VOLume o/p ButtonsMenu Button Cable UsersTV Button Remote Control Buttons cont’dIf you select Status ON, then select Counter only on Status Display example onlyIf you select Status ON, then select Counter only OFF If you select Status OFFVCR Display Panel FWD Fast Forward Button REWind Button Power ButtonRemote Sensor Video In JackAudio OUT Jacks Rear PanelVideo OUT Jack OUT JackVHS Quasi Play Back Sqpb PlayingOther recording options are on pages Recording3&7 OTR CH12 One-Touch RecordingDaily Set the clock. Details are on pagesTime OFF To Correct Push Clear To END Push Exit Timer Recording cont’dTape Speeds Press the STATUS/EXIT button. Program WAS COMChecking or Cancelling Timer Recordings RF coaxial cable Rerecording Tape DuplicationTurn on the TV and set it to channel 03 or 04, whichever Press the PLAY/o button or the STOP/p button to select Repeat PlayPress the F.FWD/B button so that on appears beside Real-Time Counter Memory Press the VCR button Press the Time Search button Time SearchSuper High Speed Searching LP/SLP Forward and Reverse Searching SP/LP/SLPViewing a Still Picture Viewing a Slow Motion PictureAutomatic Operation Features Understanding On-Screen Displays Multi-Channel Television Sound System VR623CAT onlyMulti-Channel Television Sound System VR623CAT only cont’d Please see additional notes on Hi-Fi Stereo Sound System VR623CAT only Audio OUT Language → Blue Background To END Push Exit Blue BackgroundCable Box/DBS Output Channel 03 or GlossaryHelpful Hints Helpful Hints cont’d Video Cassette Recorder or Player Limited WarrantyTo obtain a replacement product from Philips Limited Warranty cont’dPayment Amount $29.95 + Sales Tax = Total Payment, if applicableSpecifications Automatic IndexPage Page Supplied Accessories
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