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Automatic Playback

When you put a tape in the VCR, the power will come on auto- matically. If the tape’s record tab is missing, playback will begin. (If a timer recording is set, you may have to press the POWER but- ton to turn on the VCR. Make sure you turn off the VCR for the timer recording later. If you insert a tape without a record tab when a timer recording is set, the VCR will eject the tape.)

Automatic Rewind, Eject, Off

When a tape is played, fast forwarded, or recorded to its end, the VCR will rewind the tape to the beginning, eject the tape, and turn itself off.

If the real-time counter memory is set, the VCR will only rewind the tape to the point at which the counter is set to zero, then stop. The VCR will not eject the tape or shut itself off.

Tape Eject

A tape can be ejected with the VCR power on or off (but the VCR must be plugged in). If a Timer Recording is programmed, a tape can only be ejected with the power on. Be sure to insert a tape for the Timer Recording, then turn off the VCR power.

Automatic Tracking Adjustment

The VCR automatically adjusts tracking to give you the best possi- ble picture quality. With some recordings, however, you may get a better picture using the manual tracking controls (see below).

Manual Tracking

To adjust the tracking manually, press the CHANNEL (o/p) but- tons on the VCR during playback.

NOTES:

•Tracking is returned to automatic tracking adjustment when a tape is inserted or when the STOP button is pressed to halt playback.

•Automatic tracking adjustment will not work during slow motion play- back. Instead, use the CHANNEL (o/p) buttons on the VCR or on the remote control to reduce noise lines in slow motion playback.

•Manual tracking will not operate when the VCR is in Still mode.

•Use the CHANNEL (o/p) buttons on the VCR or on the remote control to remove vertical jitter in a Still picture.

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Philips VR400BMG owner manual Automatic Playback Features

Contents

VCR For Customer Use Warranty Verification Safety Precautions FeaturesIntroduction Declaration of Conformity Table of Contents Putting Batteries in the Remote Control Before Using Your VCRUsing the Remote Control VCR maintenance Disconnect the antenna or cable from your TV Hookups Without a Cable Box / Direct Broadcast System CH3 CH4 Plug in the AC power cords of the TV and the VCR Recording/Viewing Any Channel Cable SignalConnections Recording One Channel/Watching Another SignalCable Box/DBS Cable Hookups With a Stereo TV Below will appear Turning on Your VCR Press the Menu button until the main menu appears Automatic Channel Setup Adding/Deleting Channels Automatic Channel Setup cont’d Follow the steps below to set your VCR’s clock. Make sure Setting the Clock Your selection will flash on the screen in the AM/PM space Setting the Clock cont’d Language Selection Press the Counter RESET/EXIT button to exit On-Screen Status Displays OFF mode Press the Display button once Count modePress the Display button once Clock mode Remote Control Buttons Eject Button Counter RESET/EXIT ButtonTime Search Button Index Search Button VCR Display Panel Remote Sensor FWD Fast Forward Button Speed Button Power ButtonVCR/TV Button Play Button Rear Panel AC Power CordVideo OUT Jack Video in Jack Read and follow the steps below to play a tape PlayingVHS Quasi Play Back Sqpb 1Turn on the TV Insert a tape Recording Stopping an OTR One-Touch RecordingStarting an OTR Channels are set up Clock is set Timer Recording Enter the recording’s start time Timer Recording cont’dRepeat the procedure in to set the recording’s end time Start Time END Time Channel REC Speed SLP Cancelling a Timer Recording Timer Recording cont’d 42&5 Correcting a Timer Recording Set the program to be recorded On the satellite tuner Auto Satellite Link Using a Satellite Tuner Recording One Channel/Watching Another Press the VCR/TV button on the VCR remote control toTo return to the channel being recorded, use the TV Put the VCR in VCR position. The VCR/TV light will appear Antenna Rerecording Tape Duplication Repeat Play Forward and Reverse Searching SP/LP/SLP Special Effects PlaybackSuper High Speed Searching LP/SLP Viewing a Still Picture Select Picture SELECT. Then, press the F.FWD button Picture SelectPress the Play button or the Stop button repeatedly to Press the Play button to watch the tape Real-Time Counter Memory Press the Index Search button Index Search Press the Time Search button Time Search To resume normal tape playback, press the Play button Quick FindPress the QUICK-FIND button Automatic Playback Features Helpful Hints Helpful Hints cont’d Cable Box/DBS Output Channel Channel 3 or Glossary Specifications Renewed Index Supplied Accessories