Philips VRA231AT owner manual Before Using Your VCR

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.

Putting Batteries in the Remote Control

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Remove the battery compartment lid on the bottom of the remote control by sliding it in the direction of the arrow.

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Place two AA batteries inside the battery compartment

with their + and – ends aligned as indicated.

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Replace the battery compartment lid.

Using the Remote Control

●Point the remote control at the VCR, then press the VCR but- ton, when using the remote control to operate the VCR.

●If you have a Magnavox, Philips, or Philips Magnavox television, point the remote control at the TV, then press the TV button, when using the remote control to operate the TV.

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Erasure Prevention

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

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

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To record again, cover the hole with cellophane tape.

VCR maintenance

●Use only tapes with the mark.

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

●Periodic maintenance is required to maintain your VCR’s excel- lent 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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Helpful Hints

•Do not mix alkaline and man- ganese batteries.

•Do not mix old and new batteries.