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Philips SVZ122 Helpful Hints cont’d, Tape cannot be removed, Tape cannot be inserted, Line Input

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Tape cannot be removed.

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

•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 VCR for your timer recording.

Tape cannot be inserted.

•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 or the EJECT button on the remote control.

•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 set, the VCR will not accept a tape that does not have a record tab. You may only insert a tape with the record tab intact.

VCR ejects the tape when the RECORD button is pressed or when the VCR power is turned off to set a timer recording.

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

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. Details are on page seven.

•Make sure the VCR is in VCR position. (The VCR/TV light will appear. If it does not, press the VCR/TV button once.)

•Make sure channel 3 or 4 is properly adjusted.

•Adjust the tracking. Details are on page 37.

TV programs cannot be watched normally.

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

•Check the connections between the VCR, TV, antenna/cable, and Cable Box/DBS (if applicable). Details are on pages six - 10.

The reception on all channels is poor.

• You may need to tune your TV again.

Line Input

•If you accidentally enter Line Input mode (AUX will appear on your TV screen briefly), press the CHAN- NEL (o/p) buttons or use the Number buttons to select another channel.

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Philips SVZ122 owner manual Helpful Hints cont’d, Tape cannot be removed, Tape cannot be inserted, Line Input

Contents

SVZ122H1680.QX33 4/6/99 942 PM Page Owner’s ManualVideo Cassette Recorder MODEL SVZ122Model Registration Warranty VerificationKnow these safetysymbols Owner ConfirmationHelpful Hint IntroductionWelcome to your VCR owner’s manual So read on - and relaxBasic Operations 4 Table of ContentsSetting Up Your VCR Description of ControlsDo not mix alkaline and man- ganese batteries Before Using Your VCRThe remote control and its batteries are supplied Helpful HintsIN AUDIO 6 Hookups Without a Cable Box / Direct Broadcast SystemDisconnect the antenna or cable from your TV Connect the antenna or cable to the ANTenna IN Jack of your VCRCH3 CH4 Hookups Without a Cable Box / Direct Broadcast System cont’d8 Hookups With a Cable Box / Direct Broadcast System ConnectionsRecording/Viewing Any Channel Helpful Hint Hookups With a Cable Box / Direct Broadcast System cont’d3 Audio Cable Audio and Video cables are not supplied 10 Hookups With a Stereo TVHelpful Hint ANTenna IN Jack Video CableTurning on Your VCR Helpful Hint2Turn on the TV Helpful Hints 12 Automatic Channel SetupAdding/Deleting Channels Automatic Channel Setup cont’dFollow the steps below to set your VCR’s clock. Make sure 14 Setting the ClockTo reset the clock, follow steps Helpful HintsHelpful Hint Setting the Clock cont’d3 Press the PLAY button or the STOP button to select ENGLISH 16 Language Selection4 Press the COUNTER RESET/EXIT button to exit Helpful Hintblue On-Screen Status DisplaysChannel numbers when tuned Helpful HintsRENTAL SELECTOR Button 18 Remote Control ButtonsPOWER Button Number ButtonsAUTO REPEAT Button Remote Control Buttons cont’dCOUNTER RESET/EXIT Button EJECT ButtonCassette Compartment 20 VCR Display PanelPOWER Light TIMER LightFront Panel AUDIO OUT Jack 22 Rear PanelAC Power Cord AUDIO IN JackSVZ122H1680.QX33 4/6/99 942 PM Page PlayingHelpful Hints 1Turn on the TV 2Insert a tape1Turn on the TV 2 Insert a tape 24 RecordingThe VCR will record in a preset vol- ume Helpful HintsHelpful Hints One-Touch RecordingStarting an OTR Stopping an OTR26 Timer Recording Instructions continue on page Timer Recording cont’dplace! Make sure a tape is in the VCR 28 Timer Recording cont’dThe VCR must be off for a timer recording to take the timer recording. Details are on page eightTo cancel a timer recording Timer Recording cont’dCancelling a Timer Recording Correcting a Timer RecordingHelpful Hints 30 Auto ReturnSet the TV to channel 3 or Recording One Channel/Watching AnotherHelpful Hint Select the channel you want to watch at the TV2. Video cable from VIDEO OUT Jack of VCR 1 to VIDEO IN Jack of VCR 32 Rerecording Tape DuplicationHelpful Hints 1. Audio cable from AUDIO OUT Jack of VCR 1 to AUDIO IN Jack of VCRRepeat Play The real-time counter memory is cancelled if AUTO REPEAT is set to ONHelpful Hints Viewing a Still Picture 34 Special Effects PlaybackForward and Reverse Searching SP/LP/SLP Super High Speed Searching LP/SLPRental Play Helpful HintsYou may only set RENTAL to ON or OFF during tape playback Helpful Hints 36 Real-Time Counter MemoryAutomatic Playback Automatic Playback FeaturesAutomatic Tracking Adjustment Manual tracking will not operate when the VCR is in Still modeThe remote control will not operate the VCR 38 Helpful HintsThe VCR has no power A power failure occurredTape cannot be inserted Helpful Hints cont’dAdjust the tracking. Details are on page Tape cannot be removedCable Box/DBS Output Channel Channel 3 or 40 GlossaryNOTE Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice SpecificationsWHERE IS SERVICE AVAILABLE? 42 Limited WarrantyWHAT IS COVERED? WHAT IS EXCLUDED?Index SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES