Philips VRA456AT User Manual

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10 Turning on Your VCRBefore turning on yourVCR, make sure batteries are in the remote control and the VCR,TV, and Cable Box/DBS (if applicable) are c

Automatic Channel Setup 11Although your VCR may automatically memorize the channels you receive when you turn it on for the first time, this function

12 Automatic Channel Setup (confd)Adding/Deleting ChannelsI IPress the VCR button, then press the MENU button.^SELECT A ▼CHOOSE >/OKVCR SET UP TU

Setting the Clock 13There are four ways to set the VCR’s clock: Manually, with Time Zone Selection, with Manual PBS Channel Selection, or with Automat

4...Press the PLAY A or STOP ▼ butto

Setting the Clock (con fd) 15Time Zone SelectionPress the VCR button, then press the MENU button.:Press the PLAY A or STOP T button to select

16 Setting the Clock (confd)Manual PBS Channel Selection1Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button.2Press the PLAY A or STOP V button to select

Setting the Clock (confd) 17Automatic PBS Channel Selection>rc2Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button.Press the PLAY A or STOP T b

18 DaylighuSavìngsTimeFollow the steps below to program the VCR so its clock will automatically move forward one hour in April and

Language Selection 19Follow the steps below to change the language of the on-screen displays and menus.IPress the VCR button, then press the MENU butt

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20 Remote Control ButtonsTV Button ——Press this button before pressing other TV operation buttons.CBL/DBS ButtonPress this button before pressing Cabl

Remote Control Buttons (contad) 21VCR/TV Button ——————After pressing the VCR button, press this button to select the signal that your TV receives.® VC

22 Display PanelVCR Display PanelInformation about VCR operations appears here. Different information appears at different times.The display is bright

Front Panel 23STOP/EJECT ButtonPress once to stop the tape. When tape playback is stopped, press to eject the tape.POWER ButtonPress to turn the VCR p

24 Rear PanelANT(enna) IN JackConnect your antenna or cable here. Details are on pages 6-9.AUDIO OUT jacksConnect cables going to the AUDIO IN jacks o

On-Screen Status Displays 25An on-screen status display, which includes the current VCR operation and other information (see illustration), will appe

Your VCR remote control may operate your TV. Follow these steps to set the remote control code.26 Setting the Remote Control to Operate a TVPoint the

Setting the Remote Control to Operate a Cable BoxIDBS 27Your VCR remote control may operate your Cable Box/DBS. Follow these steps to set the remote c

28 PlayingRead and follow the steps below to play a tape.ITurn on the TV and set it to channel 3 or 4, whichever channel the CH3/CH4 swi

Recording 29Read and follow the steps below to record a television program.ITurn on the TV and set It to channel 3 or 4, whichever chann

Introduction 3Welcome to your VCR owner^s manual.This manual describes theVRA456 and theVRA656.The VRA456 is a monaural (single sound source) system,

30 One-Touch RecordingThe One-Touch Recording (OTR) function allows you to start an immediate timed recording 30 minutes to six hours long of the chan

Recording One Channel/Watching Another 31Press the VCR button.2Press the REC(ord)/OTR button to start a recording of the current channel. Details are

32 Setting Up the VCR Plus+ Programming SystemFirst, fill in the boxes on this page. It will only take a few minutes, and you must do it if you want t

Setting Up the VCR Plus+ Programming System (confd) 332Now, compare the channel numbers you have written into the VCR PLUS+ CH. and CABLE/TV CH. colum

Follow the steps below to program a timer recording using PlusCode programming numbers. Before you begin make sure:® Channels are set up. Details are

Timer Recording with the VCR Pius+ Programming System (confd) 355Press the FF ►/OK button. If the VCR PLUS+ and CABLE/TV channel lists appear on the s

36 Quick ProgrammingFollow the steps below to program your VCR to record TV programs while you’re away from home.The VCR will turn itself on,record,

Quick Programming (cont’d) 374Press the Number I/START + or Number 4/START- button to set the recording’s start time. Every time you press a button,

7...•...Press the Num

Quick Programming (confd) 39Checking, Editing, or Clearing Timer RecordingsPress the VCR button, then press the TIMER button./iELECT A T CHOOSE WOK ^V

4 Table of ContentsSetting Up Your VCRIntroduction... 3Table

40 Timer Recording Speed SettingIf a program is recording in SP and there is not enough tape to record the entire program, the VCR automatically switc

Rerecording (Tape Duplication) 41The instructions on this page show you how to copy tapes.The illustration uses two VRA656 VCRs. Different VCRs may op

44 Multi-Channel Television Sound System (YRA656 only) (confd)To receive and record programs broadcast in second audio, follow steps I-6.

Hi-Fi Stereo Tape Playback (VRA656 only) 45If a tape is recorded in Hi-Fi stereo, follow the steps below to play the tape in Hi-Fi stereo.Press the VC

46 Video StabilizerYou can correct vertical vibration when playing back tapes. When VIDEO STABILIZER is set to ON, vertical vibration will be correct

SmartPicture 47You can make the tape playback picture softer, sharper, more natural, or more distinct by adjusting the SmartPicture setting. SmartPic

48 Playback OptionsForward and Reverse SearchingDuring tape playback, press and release the FF ►/OK button or the REW(ind) ^ button. A

Child Lock 49The Child Lock feature disables the buttons on the VCR and remote control.IWhen the VCR is on, press and hold the POWER button

50 Blue BackgroundIf you want the TV screen to b6 solid blue when a weak signal is received, set BLUE BACKGROUND to ON.The screen will be blue and the

Automatic Operation Features 5iAutomatic PlaybackWhen you put a tape in the VCR, the power will come on automatically. If the tape’s record tab is mi

Before Using Your VCR 5Removing the Plastic Cover from the Front PanelA thin, plastic cover may protect the front panel of your VCR. Before using the

52 GlossaryAUDIO IN/OUT Jacks; jacks located on the front and back of the VCR which are used to record audio from another source (IN) or to send audio

Specifications 53Vídeo HeadsFour heads (VRA456)Four heads with Hi-Fi stereo (VRA656)Video SignalEIA standards; NTSC colorAntennaVHF/UHF - 75 ohm exter

54 Helpful HintsIf you are having problems with your VCR, check the following list of problems and possible solutions before requesting service.You ma

Helpful Hints (confd) 55Tape can’t be removed.• Make sure the power plug is completely connected to an AC (alternating current) outlet.The motor (cyl

56 Limited WarrantyVIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER90 Days Free Labor/One Year Parts Exchange. This product must be carried in for repair.WHO IS COVERED?You mu

Index 57ac power cord 24accessories 60ant(enna) in jack 6-9,24audio in/out jacks 23-24,41,44,52audio/mute button automatic playback rewindbatter

Supplied AccessoriesThe following items are supplied with your VCR; they are provided to help you use or set up your VCR.Optional AccessoriesThe follo

6 Hookups without a Cable BoxThe basic VCR/TV connection - antenna/cable toVGR to TV - is shown below. If you have a Cable Box or a Direct Broadcast S

Hookups without a Cable Box (cont^d) 73Connect the RF coaxial cable (supplied) to the RF OUT Jack on the back of the VCR and to the ANTENNA IN Jack on

8 Hookups with a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast SystemThere are two ways to connect your Cable Box/DBS to the VCR. With this connection:^ You may view any

Hookups with a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System (confd) 9With this connection:^ You may watch one channel while recording another.^ You may not recor