Philips SVZ142 User Manual

Owner’s ManualVideoCassetteRecorderMODEL SVZ142SVZ142.comb 4/7/99 6:30 PM Page 1

10 Hookups With a Stereo TVVIDEOINOUTCH3CH4AUDIOOUTINANTantenna orcable toANT(enna)IN JackVideo CableAudio CableVIDEO (yellow) andAUDIO (white) OUT J

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Automatic Channel Setup (cont’d) 132Press the PLAY button or the STOP button repeatedly toselect CHANNEL SET UP. Then, press the F.FWD but-ton.3Press

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SETTING CLOCKMONTH DAY YEAR0 3 / 0 1 SUN 1 9 9 8HOUR MINUTE AM/PM0 5 : – – – – Setting the Clock (con

16 Language SelectionFollow the steps below to change the language of the on-screenmenus and displays. Make sure:● The VCR is on and in VCR position.

On-Screen Status Displays 17You may access on-screen status displays by pressing the DISPLAY button repeatedly. On-screen statusdisplays may include

SLOW ButtonPress during tape playback to view a tape in slow motion. Slowspeed can be adjusted by pressing the F.FWD button (faster) orthe REWIND butt

Remote Control Buttons (cont’d) 19STOP ButtonPress to stop the tape.Use to enter digits and information when programming a functionin the on-screen m

Once your purchase is registered, you’re eligible to receive all the privileges of owning this prod-uct. So complete and return the Warranty Registrat

20 VCR Display PanelVCR/TVPOWERPOWERCST. IN TIMER RECCHANNELPLAYSTOPREWREC/OTR PAUSEF FWDEJECTVCR/TVVCR/TVPOWERPOWERCST. IN TIMER RECCHANNELVCR/TVVCR

Front Panel 21PAUSE ButtonWhile recording, press to temporarily stop the recording. Pressa second time to resume normal recording. Details are on pag

AUDIO IN JackConnect a cable coming from theaudio out jack of a camcorder,another VCR, or an audio sourcehere. Details are on page 33.VIDEO IN JackCon

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One-Touch Recording 25Starting an OTR1Use the CHANNEL (o/p) buttons or the Number but-tons to select the channel you want to record.2Press the REC(or

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ONE TIME PROGRAMPROGRAM NUMBER 1DATE 0 5 / 0 6 WEDSTART TIME 0 7 : 3 0 P MEND TIME – – : – – – –CHANNEL – –REC SPEED – –AM→PMONE TIME PROGRAM

28 Timer Recording (cont’d)7Press the PLAY button or the STOP button repeatedlyuntil the desired channel number appears. Then, pressthe F.FWD button.

Cancelling a Timer Recording1Press the MENU button so that the TIMER PROGRAM-MING menu appears.2Press the PLAY button or the STOP button until the pro

Introduction 3Features• Auto Return• Auto Satellite Link• Automatic Channel Setup• Automatic Playback Features• Automatic Tracking Adjustment• Displa

30 Auto ReturnFollow the steps below to make the VCR rewind to the beginningof the programs after it has finished all timer recordings. Makesure:● Th

Auto Satellite Link Using a Satellite Tuner 31If you connect your VCR to a satellite tuner that has theElectronic Program Guide, the VCR will turn it

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1VCR 1 will play your tape. Insert a prerecorded tape inVCR 1. If the tape does not have a record tab, playback begins. Ifthis happens, press the STOP

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Special Effects Playback 351During tape playback, press and release the F.FWD but-ton or the REWIND button. A fast forward or reverse picturesearch w

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Real-Time Counter Memory 37Follow the steps below to reset the real-time counter to zero at atape location you want to refer to later. Make sure:● Th

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Time Search 39The Time Search function allows you to go to a specific point on atape. You will enter the exact amount of playback time that youwish t

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

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Automatic PlaybackWhen 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

If you are having problems with your product, check this list of problems and possible solutions beforerequesting service. You may be able to solve th

Helpful Hints (cont’d) 43Tape cannot be removed.• Make sure the power plug is completely connected to an AC (alternating current) outlet.• You have

44 GlossaryAUDIO IN/OUT Jacks: jacks located on the back of the VCRwhich are used to record audio from another source (IN) or tosend audio to another

Specifications 45Video HeadsFour headsVideo SignalEIA standards; NTSC colorAntennaVHF/UHF – 75 ohm external antenna terminalVHF Output SignalChannel

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER90 Days Free Labor/One Year Parts Exchange. This product must be carried in for repair.WHO IS COVERED?You must have proof of p

ac power cord ...7, 22accessories...48ant(enna) in jack...6 - 10, 22audio in/

IB8012E001Printed In China0VMN0???? / H1780UD * * * * * SUPPLIED ACCESSORIESRemote Control 4835 218 37219Two “AA” Batteries 4835 138 17012RF Coaxial

Before Using Your VCR 5Putting Batteries in the Remote Control● In this VCR, use only tapes with the mark.● Make sure any light adhesive stick

VIDEOINOUTCH3CH4AUDIOOUTINANTORVIDEOINOUTCH3CH4AUDIOOUTINANT75VANT /CABLEOR6 Hookups Without a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast SystemThe basic VCR/TV conn

VIDEOINOUTCH3CH4AUDIOOUTINANTCH 4orCH 3 VIDEOINOUTCH3CH4AUDIOOUTINANTCH3 / CH4SwitchCH3 CH4VIDEOINOUTCH3CH4AUDIOOUTINANT75VANT /CABLE75VANT /CABLEVIDE

8 Hookups With a Cable BoxThis connection allows you to view any channel. After you connect the Cable Box, VCR, andTV as shown below, the features de

Playing a Tape1Press the VCR/TV button to put the VCR in VCR position(the VCR/TV light will appear).2Make sure the Cable Box is on the same channel as