Philips VR423CAT, VR623CAT owner manual Before Using Your VCR

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Before Using Your VCR 5

Removing the Plastic Cover from the Front Panel

●A thin plastic cover may protect the front panel of your VCR.

Before using the VCR, lift a corner of the plastic, then peel it off.	1
Putting Batteries in the Remote Control	1
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Remove the battery compartment lid on the bottom of the
remote control by pressing the tab, then lifting the lid.
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Place two AA batteries inside the battery compartment with	2
their + and – ends aligned as indicated.
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Replace the battery compartment lid.	3
Battery Safety
● Battery Usage CAUTION - To prevent battery leakage that may
result in bodily injury or damage to the unit:
Install ALL batteries correctly, with the + and - markings on the
battery aligned as indicated on the unit;
Do not mix batteries, for example, old with new or carbon with
alkaline; and
Remove batteries when the unit will not be used for a long time.

Using the Remote Control

●Point the remote control at the VCR, then press the VCR button before using the remote control to operate the VCR.

●Point the remote control at the TV, then press the TV button before using the remote control to operate the TV.

●Point the remote control at the Cable Box or Direct Broadcast System (DBS), then press the CBL/DBS button before using the remote control to operate the Cable Box or DBS.

Recording Prevention

Video cassette tapes have record tabs to ensure that recordings are not accidentally erased.

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To prevent recording, break off the tab with a screwdriver.

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To allow recording, cover the hole with cellophane tape.

VCR maintenance

●Use only tapes with the mark.

●Remove any light adhesive stick-on notes from the video cassette tape before putting the tape in the VCR. Removable labels can jam the VCR.

●This VCR requires periodic maintenance to maintain its excellent performance. This VCR has an Automatic Head Cleaner. However, the video heads will require replacement eventually. Only an authorized service center should perform this service.

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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 VCRRecording/Viewing Any Channel Hookups with a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast SystemConnections 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 buttonVR623CAT only Automatic Channel SetupPress the VCR button Press the Menu button 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 Turn on the TV and set it to channel 03 or 04, whichever Rerecording Tape DuplicationRF coaxial cable Press the F.FWD/B button so that on appears beside Repeat PlayPress the PLAY/o button or the STOP/p button to select 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 onlyAudio 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