Quick Programming | Philips VRA641AT instruction

36 Quick Programming

Follow the steps below to program your VCR to record TV programs while you’re away from home. The VCR will turn itself on, record, and turn itself off automatically.

Before you begin make sure:

•Channels are programmed. Details are on pages 11-12.

•The clock is set. Details are on pages 13-17.If the clock is not set, CLOCK MUST BE SET appears on the screen, followed by the menu.

•There is a tape in the VCR. Make sure the tape’s record tab is intact and the tape is long enough to record the program(s).

•The VCR is in VCR position. The VCR light will appear on the display panel when the VCR is in VCR position. If the VCR light does not appear, press the VCR/TV button once.

•When you use a Cable Box/DBS, timer recordings are programmed differently. Read pages 8-9 before proceeding.

Complete each step within 60 seconds of the previous step.

1

Press the VCR button, then press the TIMER button.

SELECT , 9 CHOOSE >/OK

→VCR PLUS+

QUICK PROGRAMMING PROGRAM REVIEW

TO END PUSH EXIT

21

Press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button to select QUICK PROGRAMMING, then press the FF :/OK button.

ONE TIME PROGRAM
PROGRAM	1
CHANNEL +/– – – –
START +/–	– – : – –	AM
STOP +/–	– – : – –	AM
REC SPEED	SLP
DATE +/–	– – /– – /– –

SET DAILY=8 OR WEEKLY=9

TO END PUSH EXIT

3

Press the CH(annel) 8/9 button to enter the channel you want to record.

•If you are using a standard antenna or cable to VCR to TV hookup (as shown on pages 6-7), enter the channel of the TV program you want to record.

•If you are using a Cable Box/DBS, enter the Cable Box/DBS output channel (03 or 04). Set the Cable Box/DBS to the channel you want to record and leave the Cable Box/DBS on for a timer recording.

ONE TIME PROGRAM
PROGRAM	1
CHANNEL +/–	12
START +/–	– – : – –	AM
STOP +/–	– – : – –	AM
REC SPEED	SLP
DATE +/–	– – /– – /– –

SET DAILY=8 OR WEEKLY=9

TO END PUSH EXIT

				1
CBL / DBS		TV		VCR
VCR/TV		POWER		EJECT
QUICK PROGRAMMING
1	+	2	+	3
START	.............	STOP	.............	DATE
4	-	5	-	6
DBS		DAILY		WEEKLY
7		8		9
SPEED		0		CLEAR
	STILL/SLOW
...-		........ +
REW				FF
		PLAY			2
				/OK
		STOP
VOL		MENU		CH
	EXIT/STATUS				3
		TIMER
SKIP SEARCH		INDEX		AUDIO/MUTE
SMARTPICTURE				REC /OTR

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Philips VRA641AT owner manual Quick Programming, Channels are programmed. Details are on pages

Contents

VRA641AT Dear Philips Magnavox product owner For Customer Use Features Safety PrecautionsIntroduction Table of Contents Before Using Your VCR Hookups without a Cable Box Disconnect the antenna or cable from your TV Hookups without a Cable Box cont’d CH3 CH4 Hookups with a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System ConnectionsRecording/Viewing Any Channel Cable signal RF coaxial Recording One Channel/Watching AnotherWith this connection 2Cable Box/DBS Press the VCR button, then press the Power button Turn on the TV Wait for the VCR to set up channelsTurning on Your VCR Press the FF /OK button. The menu shown below will appear Automatic Channel Setup Press the VCR button, then press the Menu button Adding/Deleting Channels Press the Play 8 or Stop 9 button to selectADD/DELETE CH., then press the FF /OK button Manual Clock Setting Instructions continue onTo make corrections, follow steps Button Setting the Clock cont’d When the month and day are correct, press the FF /OKPress the Play 8 or Stop 9 button repeatedly to set Button Time Zone Selection Press the FF /OK button repeatedly to select Time Manual PBS Channel Selection Automatic PBS Channel Selection Press the FF /OK button repeatedly to select PBS CH Daylight-Savings Time Language Selection Press the Stop 9 button or Play 8 button to select Remote Control Buttons Timer Button VCR/TV ButtonSpeed Button EXIT/STATUS Button Display Panel STOP/EJECT Button FF Fast Forward Button STILL/PAUSE Button REWind ButtonFront VIDEO/AUDIO OK Button Play Button Jacks MENU/EXIT Button Rear Panel If on Screen Mode is set to on or Counter On-Screen Status Displays Setting the Remote Control to Operate a TV TV Codes Setting the Remote Control to Operate a Cable Box/DBS Sqpb does not deliver Super VHS resolution PlayingIf playback does not start automatically, press the Play VCR records in a preset volume RecordingPress the VCR button Channels are set up. Details are on pages One-Touch RecordingStarting an OTR Use the CHannel 8/9 button or the Number buttons to VCR light will disappear from the display panel If you use a Cable Box/DBS, you Setting Up the VCR Plus+ Programming System ChannelsCall Letters Setting Up the VCR Plus+ Programming System cont’d Examine the lists 2on Timer Recording with the VCR Plus+ Programming System FF /OK button Quick Programming Channels are programmed. Details are on pages Cassette type / Playback Time Tape SpeedsHrs Will play tapes recorded in LP, but LP will not Same length of time every week If you forget to turn off the VCRMessage, press the Clear button Checking, Editing, or Clearing Timer Recordings To see the programmed timer recordings individuallyQuick Programming cont’d Indicates a Daily recording Timer Recording Speed Setting Follow the steps below to set Timer REC Speed to Auto Rerecording Tape Duplication VCR 1 will play your tape. Insert a prerecorded tape in VCRAudio and video cables are not included Index Search Multi-Channel Television Sound System Receiving a Stereo BroadcastReceiving a Second Audio Program Multi-Channel Television Sound System cont’d Press the RECord/OTR button to start recording Hi-Fi Stereo Tape Playback Video Stabilizer Natural This is generally the preferred setting SmartPicture Playback Options Forward and Reverse SearchingViewing a Still Picture Viewing a Slow Motion Picture When Child Lock is activated Dash will appear on the display panel Blue Background Automatic Operation Features Glossary Cable Box/DBS Output Channel channel 03 or Specifications Helpful Hints Helpful Hints cont’d Limited Warranty Model # Serial # Index Page Page Supplied Accessories