Philips VRA651, VRA451 owner manual Before Using Your VCR

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.

Putting Batteries in the Remote Control

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To remove the battery compartment lid, push in the tab, then pull up the lid.

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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

•Do not put objects between the remote control and the VCR.

•Point the remote control at the VCR’s remote sensor, then press the VCR button before pressing other VCR operation buttons.

•Point the remote control at the TV, then press the TV button before pressing other TV operation buttons.

•Point the remote control at the Cable Box/DBS, then press the CBL/DBS button before pressing other Cable Box/DBS operation buttons.

Erase Protection

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

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

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To record again, cover the hole with cellophane tape.

VCR Maintenance

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

•Periodic maintenance is required to maintain your VCR’s perfor- mance. Your VCR has an automatic head cleaner, but the video heads eventually will require cleaning or replacement. Only an authorized service center should perform this service.

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Helpful Hints

•The remote control and its batteries are supplied.

•Do not mix alkaline and manganese batteries.

•Do not mix old and new batteries.