Philips DVD740VR owner manual Power Failure, VCR will not record a TV program, Poor reception

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Power Failure

•VCR timer recordings, clock setting, language selection, and channel setup may be lost if the power fails for more than one minute. See pages 24-29 to set up the channels, clock, and language again. See pages 34-37 to reprogram your timer recordings.

The VCR will not record a TV program.

•Put the DVD/VCR in VCR mode. Press OUTPUT SELECT so the green VIDEO light appears on the front of the DVD/VCR.

•Check the connections between the DVD/VCR, TV, antenna/cable, and Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System (if applicable). Details are on pages 8-13.

•Make sure the video cassette has a record tab. Details are on page 31.

•Make sure the DVD/VCR is in VCR position. Press VCR/TV so the green VCR/TV light appears on the front of the DVD/VCR. Details are on page 19.

•Check the CH3/CH4 switch. Details are on pages 8-10. Or, if you connected the DVD/VCR to the TV using audio and video cables, select the correct audio and video in channel at the TV. Details are on pages 11-13.

The VCR will not perform a timer recording.

•Make sure the recording start and stop times are set correctly. Details are on pages 34-37.

•Make sure a tape is in the VCR and the tape has a record tab. Details are on page 31. If, after program- ming a timer recording, you press TIMER SET without putting a tape in the DVD/VCR, the TIMER light will blink.

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

•Press TIMER SET to put the DVD/VCR in standby mode for the timer recording. The TIMER light should appear on the front of the DVD/VCR.

•Make sure the VCR clock is set. Details are on page 27.

•The VCR may not perform or continue a timer recording if the power fails for more than one minute.

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

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

•12 p.m. is noon; 12 a.m. is midnight.

There is no picture or the picture is noisy or has streaks during video cassette playback.

•Put the DVD/VCR in VCR mode. Press OUTPUT SELECT so the green VIDEO light appears on the front of the DVD/VCR.

•If you used the supplied RF coaxial cable to connect the DVD/VCR to the TV, make sure the TV is on the same channel as the DVD/VCR’s CH3/CH4 switch. Make sure channel 03 or 04 is properly adjusted at the TV. Or, if you connected the DVD/VCR to the TV using audio and video cables, select the correct audio and video in channel at the TV. Details are on pages 8-13.

•Make sure the DVD/VCR is in VCR position. Press VCR/TV so the green VCR/TV light appears on the DVD/VCR.

•Adjust the tracking. Details are on page 43.

•TVs placed too close to the DVD/VCR can cause interference during tape playback. Move the DVD/VCR

away from the TV.

The Number buttons won’t work for TV channels above 69.

•Enter channel numbers as a two-digit number. If you want to select channels 100 and above, enter chan- nel numbers as a three-digit number. If you do not have Cable TV, only channels 2-69 are available. Details are on page 22.

TV programs cannot be watched normally.

•Put the DVD/VCR in VCR mode, then put it in TV position. Press OUTPUT SELECT so the green VIDEO light appears. Then, press VCR/TV so the VCR/TV light does not appear on the DVD/VCR.

•Check the connections between the DVD/VCR, TV, antenna/cable, and Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System (if applicable). Details are on pages 8-13.

Poor reception

•You may need to tune your TV again.

The motor (cylinder) rotates even when tape playback is stopped.

•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 to Play in one second.

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Contents Digital Video Disc Player Video Cassette Recorder Dear Philips product owner For Customer UseThis bolt of lightning indi- cates uninsulated material Model No Serial NoSafety Precautions Safety and General InformationDeclaration of Conformity Table of Contents Introduction Playable Discs and Video Cassettes Hookups Determining the best possible connectionBefore you begin RememberHookups cont’d ANT-IN Antenna In Jack of your DVD/VCRConnections 2DVD/VCRSignal Cable CableTV’s Antenna Select the channel you want to watch at the Cable Box/DBSOn TV DVD/VCR 1Antenna/Cable TV Signal Remote Control Setup Putting Batteries in the Remote ControlUsing the Remote Control Recycling Guidelines/Battery SafetyFirst-time DVD/VCR Setup Turn on the TVVideo Cassette Playback Read and follow the steps below to play a tapeTurn on the TV Insert a tape in the DVD/VCR 6Press STOP/EJECT on the DVD/VCRDisc Playback Press OPEN/CLOSE on the DVD/VCR 4Insert a DiscPower Light Display Panel DVDDisplay Messages Display with Dimmer DVD Light redDisplay Panel VCR Front Panel AC Power Cord CH3/CH4 Switch DVD/VCR Audio OUT JacksANT-IN Antenna In Jack Cb Cr JacksRemote Control Buttons Remote Control Buttons cont’d Press VCR, then press DISC/MENU Channel SetupPress Play B o or Stop C p to select Auto Channel Setup cont’d Adding/Deleting ChannelsReviewing Memorized Channels Press DISPLAY/STATUS/EXIT once or twice to exitPower failures can erase the clock setting Clock VCRDaylight-Savings Time Set the clock. Details are onLanguage Selection VCR → English Español Make Selection or To END Push ExitVCR On-Screen Status Displays DVD/VCR will record in a pre- set volume Video Cassette Tape RecordingRecording Prevention Other recording options are on pagesRecording One Channel/Watching Another Select the channel you want to watch at the TVOne-Touch Recording To stop an OTR before recording is finished, press Stop C pTimer Recording DailyTimer Recording cont’d Press two Number buttons for the hour you wantRecording to begin. Press two Number buttons For the minute you want the recording to beginTape Speeds Cassette type/Playback TimeTape Speed T120Checking or Cancelling Timer Recordings Power failures will erase timer record- ingsWill not take place. Or, press Stop See page 76 for more hintsRerecording Tape Duplication Make the connections shown aboveCassette compartment of DVD/VCR 2. Turn on the TV and set it to channel 03 orPress Play B o or Stop C p to select Repeat PlayPress FF g B so on appears beside Repeat Clear to reset the real-time tape counter to zero Real-Time Tape Counter MemoryFront of the DVD/VCR While the status display is on the screen, pressTime Search Press VCR, then press Search MODE/TIME SearchSpecial Effects Playback Forward and Reverse Searching SP/LP/SLPSuper High Speed Searching LP/SLP Viewing a Still PictureAutomatic Operation Features Multi-Channel Television Sound Understanding On-Screen DisplaysMulti-Channel Television Sound cont’d Press Play B o or Stop C p to select TVStereo or 2ND AUDIO. Then, press FF gB On will appear to the right of your selectionHi-Fi Stereo Sound Please see additional notes onBlue Background GroundUsing the DVD Disc Menus Using the Title MenuDisc Menus Press DVD, then press TITLE. The Title Menu willFast Forward/Reverse Search Press Play B o to return to normal playbackSpecific Title/Chapter Playback, Specific Time Playback Specific Title/Chapter PlaybackSpecific Time Playback Title/Chapter playback is not avail- able with some DVDsBA-B Specific Track PlaybackPaused and Step-by-Step Playback Paused and Step-by-Step Playback, Resuming PlaybackResuming playback Press Repeat until the repeat mode you want Repeat, A-B RepeatRepeat During disc playback, press DVD, then repeatedlyWhen the Disc reaches the point you want to MarkersLet the Disc continue to play to the point at which You want to set the Marker up to 30 secondsSubtitles Subtitles, Camera AnglesCamera Angles Parental Controls Password Press Setup to remove the menuWhile playback is stopped, press DVD, then press Press the Number buttons to enter your four-digitParental Controls Levels Press the Number 4 button to select ParentalPress the Number 1 button to select Parental Level Press a Number button to select the level youAudio Language You can select a language for DVDs during playback. You canBefore you begin, press Output Select so the red DVD Light appears on the front of the DVD/VCRSlow Motion, Zoom Slow MotionZoom You cannot play a DVD in reverse slow motionProgrammed Playback MODE. The Program screen will appearLast Track in the Program will be removed Enter single-digit Tracks with a single Number buttonRandom Playback, Stereo Sound Mode Stereo Sound ModeRandom Playback Press Audio repeatedly during playback to choose62 MP3 Playback If you select an Album and press OK, the TrackSelection screen will appear. Press K or L to select Track you want to play, then press Play B o or OKMP3 Display Information, MP3 Track Selection MP3 Display InformationMP3 Track Selection You can review MP3 file information during playbackRandom MP3 Playback, Programmed MP3 Playback Random MP3 PlaybackProgrammed MP3 Playback Press o or p to select a Track, then press OK toOn-Screen Displays Press DVD, then press DISPLAY/STATUS/EXITDuring playback Press DISPLAY/STATUS/EXIT againDisplay Settings Press the Number 2 button to select DisplayPress Setup to remove the menus Display Settings cont’dPress K or L to select an item, then press OK Language Settings SETUP. The Setup screen appearsPress DVD, then press Setup Press Setup to remove the menusPress o or p to select a setting, then press OK Language Settings cont’dLanguage Code Audio Settings SETUP. The Setup screen will appearBlack Level Settings, TruSurround Setting Black Level SettingsTruSurround Setting SRS TruSurround onCare and Maintenance, Specifications Glossary Cable Box/DBS Output Channel 03 orDVD/VCR has no power Remote control will not operate the DVD/VCRThere is no picture in DVD mode Helpful HintsHelpful Hints cont’d Power Failure VCR will not perform a timer recordingMotor cylinder rotates even when tape playback is stopped VCR will not record a TV programLine Input mode Cleaning the Video HeadsYou can not insert a video cassette You can not remove the tapeLimited Warranty Philips, P.O. Box 520890, Miami, FL 33152 402Limited Warranty cont’d To obtain a replacement product from PhilipsExchange Fee + Sales Tax = Total Payment, if applicableInformation Index Ejecting a tape . . . . . . . . . . .20, 43
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