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Magnavox VRA651AT Owner's Manual

1. 1 Connect a Cable signal to the VCR s AN T enna IN jack 2 Use an RF coaxial cable supplied to connect the RF OUT jack on the VCR to the IN jack on the Cable Box DBS 3 Use a second RF coaxial cable to connect the OUT jack on the Cable Box D BS to the TV s ANTENNA IN jack Recording One Channel W atching Another 1 Put the Cable Box D BS on the same channel as the VC R s CH3 CH4 switch Set the TV to the Cable Box D BS output chan nel 03 or 04 Then with the VCR in VCR position the VCR light will appear on the display panel use the CH annel A W button to select the channel you want to record at the VCR Start the recording 2 Press the VCR TV button once to put the VCR in TV position The VCR light will disappear When you play a tape make sure the Cable Box DBS is set to the same channel as the CH 3 CH4 switch on the VCR Set the TV to the Cable Box DBS output channel 03 or 04 Select the channel you want to watch at the Cable Box DBS 10 Turning on Your VCR Before turning on your VCR make sure batteries are in the Turn on the TV remote control and the VCR TV and Cable Box DBS if applica ble are connected W ait for the VCR to set up 1 channels Press the VCR button then press the POWER button 2 Turn on the TV Set it to channel 3 or 4 whichever chan nel the CH3 CH4 switch on the back of the VCR is set to The menu shown below will appear SELECT A V ENGLI
2. SMARTPICTURE Button Press to select the SmartPicture mode Details are on page 47 This remote control may or may not operate your TV or Cable Box DBS Or it may only work some features of this equipment See pages 26 27 for details 22 Display Panel VCR Display Panel Information about VCR operations appears here Different information appears at different times The display is brighter when the VCR power is on The display dims automatically when you turn off the VCR power Cassette Compartment Insert a tape here Receives a signal from your remote control so you can operate your VCR from a distance Press the VCR button on the remote control before pressing other VCR operation buttons TIMER Light This light appears when a timer recording is pro grammed or is in progress Details are on PHILIPS LEES pages 34 39 This light blinks rapidly if the VCR is turned off to set a v een AAA BR Timer Recording but a tape is not in the VCR The light also may flash if a Timer Recording is set but the clock is not set Do N Operation indicators These indicators tell you the current operation of the VCR D Play Forward and Reverse Searching O Record Oll Record Pause Cl Still Picture Tape Speed Lights This light indicates the current tape speed This VCR will play tapes recorded in
3. iesus VERE ER Qu E ters UE UC t eile a eee es 5 HOOKUDS without a C able BOX cocvs reves teeter abe ed ik es xad ed ea ane s 6 7 Hookups with a Cable Box Direct Broadcast System cece ee ees 8 9 Turning DIT Y QUE VER sha cuteta yd eu ed tenes acto dE brake er ra de rd ese o4 10 Automatic Channel SBEUD s dra acude te en e e Ree ee P RR re e aris 11 12 Setting the Clock MTCUPDMEM rmm 13 17 Daylignt Savings TIME ICT TP rrrPP 18 anoles SCION vaut d Geib riots ideo ve Vw pin ER ER daa ate eee wa 19 Description of Controls Remote Control Buttons uossuvexpechaeEkbitReT ARE EEERGSHRREE REPRE LERMPE 20 21 Display Panel cosssed obscene ERE ERES EUER Reed Seed Eau E ERE qe ew E 22 FEODEPaDBI iau deu SR 3 R EO sue eria tie eRe PEER ATE a REE ORDER a n 23 Rea Panel M RR TT 24 On Screen Status Displays p25 064s ache ho Fac ao VEA OE eR ERO QUE CEA RES Fere aa 25 Setting the Remote Control to Operate a TV susaspesiees urhe RAT TREES 26 Setting the Remote Control to Operate a Cable Box DBS 004 27 Basic Operations Playing as anode keels aha Eee eee aeons Benes Ee oka meh es he 28 spi RT EP 29 Recordi ONE TOUCH Recording coude do no deae cee OSE n a 1B arcta Hon 30V GE deans 30 Recording One Channel W atching Another ccc cece en 31 Setting Up the VCR Plus Programming System 0 0 cece eee eee es 32 33 Timer Recording with the VCR Plus Programming System issues 34 3
4. If PROGRAM NOT COM PLETED CLASH appears at step 9 the timer recording you just programmed over laps another timer recording The timer recording you just programmed will not take place The timer record ing menu will reappear To cancel a timer recording see page 39 If you forget to turn off the VCR PLEASE TURN OFF VCR FOR TIM ER RECORDING flashes on your TV screen two minutes before a timer recording starts To remove the mes sage press the CLEAR button Quick Programming cont d 39 Checking Editing or Clearing Timer Recordings 1 Press the VCR button then press the TIMER button SELECT A V CHOOSE OK gt VCR PLUS QUICK PROGRAMMING PROGRAM REVIEW TO END PUSH EXIT Press the PLAY A or STOP Y button to select PRO GRAM REVIEW then press the FF OK button The list of programmed timer recordings will appear If no timer record ings are set NO PROGRAM SET will appear briefly START STOP DATE 08 00P 10 00D07 31 10 00A 10 45 08 01 11 30P 01 00 08 10 03 00P 03 15W 10 15 D indicates a Daily recording W indicates a W eekly recording EN D EXIT To see the programmed timer recordings individually press the FF OK button Information for the first program will appear ONE TIME PROGRAM PROGRAM 1 CHANNEL 12 START 08 00 PM STOP 10 00 PM REC SPEED SLP DATE 07 31 99 SATURDAY TO ERASE PROGRAM CLEAR NEXT gt PREV lt END EXIT P
5. VOL ume A VY Button Press to increase or decrease the TV s volume MENU Button Press to access the main VCR menu Press again to remove the menu For some PHILIPS or PHILIPS M AG NAVOX TVs only After pressing the TV button press this button to access the TV menu REC ord OTR Button Press once to start a recording Details are on page 29 Or press repeatedly to start a O ne Touch Recording Details are on page 30 VCR Button Press this button before pressing VCR operation buttons POWER Button After pressing the CBL D BS VCR or TV button press to turn on or off the Cable Box DBS VCR or TV EJECT Button Press to eject the tape Number Buttons After pressing the CBL DBS TV or VCR button press to select a chan nel at the Cable Box DBS TV or VCR CLEAR Button Press to reset the real time counter to zero FF OK Button W hen tape playback is stopped press to advance the tape at high speed During tape playback press to advance the tape while the pic ture stays on the screen Details are on page 48 W hen operating the VCR press to go to the next VCR menu For some PHILIPS or PHILIPS M AG NAVOX TVs only After pressing the TV button press this button to adjust an item in the TV menu STOP Y Button Press to stop the tape W hen oper ating the VCR press to select an item in the menu For some PHILIPS or PHILIPS M AG NAVOX TVs only After pressing the TV button
6. but you pay for all labor charges After one year from the day of purchase you pay for the replacement or repair of all parts and for all labor charges All parts including repaired and replaced parts are covered only for the original warranty period W hen the warranty on the product expires the warranty on all replaced and repaired parts also expires WHAT IS EXCLUDED Your warranty does not cover labor charges for installation or setup of the prod uct adjustment of customer controls on the product and installation or repair of antenna sys tems outside of the product product repair and or part replacement because of misuse accident unauthorized repair or other cause not within the control of Philips Consumer Electronics C ompany reception problems caused by signal conditions or cable or antenna systems outside the unit a product that requires modification or adaptation to enable it to operate in any country other than the country for which it was designed manufac tured approved and or authorized or repair of products damaged by these modifications incidental or consequential damages resulting from the product Some states do not allow the exclu sion of incidental or consequential damages so the above exclusion may not apply to you This includes but is not limited to prerecorded mater ial whether copyrighted or not copyrighted damage caused by the use of non VHS tapes or tapes that have not be
7. follow these steps 1 Press the VCR button then press the M ENU button 2 Press the PLAY A or STOP V button to select SISTEMA INICIAL or PROGRAMM INITIALE then press the FF OK button 3 Press the PLAY A or STOP V button to select LEN GUAJE or LAN GUE 4 Press the FF OK button repeatedly so that the English menu appears 5 Press the EXIT STATUS button 20 Remote Control Buttons TV Button Press this button before pressing other TV operation buttons CBL DBS Button Press this button before pressing Cable Box D BS operation buttons PLAY A Button W hen operating the VCR press to play a tape Also press to release Slow Still or Search mode and to return to normal playback Details are on page 48 Press to select an item in the VCR menu For some PHILIPS or PHILIPS M AG NAVOX TVs only After pressing the TV button press this button to select an item in the TV menu 2 3 START STOP DATE JIC REW ind lt Button W hen tape playback is stopped press to rewind the tape at high speed During tape playback press to rewind the tape while the pic ture stays on the screen Details are on page 48 W hen operating the VCR press to return to a previous menu For some PH ILIPS or PH ILIPS M AG SKIP SEARCH 4 INDEX gt gt AUDIO MUTE NAVOX TVs only C CO After pressing the TV button press this button to adjust an item in the TV menu SMARTPICTURE 0TR PHILIPS
8. make one of the connections shown then follow steps 1 6 ier mono 9 r 2 OUT de IN Jack Use audio cables to connect the VCR s AUDIO OUT Jacks to the Stereo s AUDIO IN Jacks 1 Press the VCR button then press the MENU button SELECT AW CHOOSE OK VCR SET UP TUNER SET UP INITIAL SET UP TO END PUSH EXIT Press the PLAY A or STOP V button to select VCR SET UP then press the FF OK button SELECT A Y CHOOSE OK ON SCREEN MODE BLUE BACKGROUND TIMER REC SPEED VIDEO STABILIZER AUDIO OUT STEREO SAP TO END PUSH EXIT Press the PLAY A or STOP V button to select STEREO SAP then press the FF OK button to select SAP for a Second Audio Program or STEREO whichev er you prefer 4 Press the EXIT STATUS button gt Use the CH annel A V button to select a channel to record Press the EXIT STATUS button to access the on screen status dis play and to make sure the program is being broadcast in stereo or second audio Press the REC ord OTR button to start recording cm A ANT IN O cm AUDIO RF OUT If you have a Stereo and a Monitor TV META ry use a video cable to connect the VCR s Plum OC VIDEO OUT Jack
9. Cassette Inside lights will flash on the VCR s display panel after you eject a tape with the VCR power turned off Counter Reset The real time counter will reset to 0 00 00 when you insert a cas sette To reset the real time counter to 0 00 00 at anytime press the CLEAR button on the remote control Automatic T racking Adjustment The VCR continually adjusts tracking to give you the best possible picture quality W ith some recordings however you may get a better picture by adjusting the tracking manually see below Manual T racking Adjustment Press the CH annel A W buttons to remove jitter in a still picture To return to Automatic Tracking Adjustment press the CH annel A F buttons on the VCR at the same time except during still picture mode e The CH annel A W buttons adjust tracking during normal tape play back and slow motion picture The VCR returns to Automatic Tracking Adjustment whenever a tape is inserted Before After Tracking Tracking Adjustment Adjustment 52 Glossary AUDIO 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 to another source OUT The VRA451 has single AUDIO IN OUT Jacks on the front and back of the VCR The VRA 651 has Right and Left AUDIO IN OUT Jacks on the front and back of the VCR Automatic Channel Programming process in which the VCR scans all available channels and places the ones
10. D BS on for a timer recording ONE TIME PROGRAM PROGRAM 1 CHANNEL 4 12 START AM STOP AM REC SPEED SLP DATE 4 pq SET DAILY 8 OR W EEKLY 9 TO END PUSH EXIT Quick Programming cont d 37 Press the Number 1 START or Number 4 START but ton to set the recording s start time Every time you press a button the start time changes in one minute increments If you press and hold a button the start time changes in 30 minute increments ONE TIME PROGRAM PROGRAM 1 CHANNEL 12 START 08 00 PM VCR TV CBL DBS EJECT VCR TV POWER QUICK PROGRAMMING STOP i AM REC SPEED SLP DATE l SET DAILY 8 OR W EEKLY 9 TO END PUSH EXIT 5 Press the Number 2 STOP or Number 5 STOP button to set the recording s stop time Every time you press a but ton the stop time changes in one minute increments If you press and hold a button the stop time changes in 30 minute increments ONE TIME PROGRAM PROGRAM 1 CHANNEL 12 START 08 00 PM STOP 10 00 PM REC SPEED SLP DATE l l SMARTPICTURE 9 OTR SET DAILY 8 OR W EEKLY 9 TO END PUSH EXIT 6 Press the SPEED button to select the tape speed SP or SLP Details about tape speed are given below ONE TIME PROGRAM PROGRAM 1 CHANNEL 12 START 08 00 PM PHILIPS STOP 10 00 PM REC SPEED SLP DATE seas SET DAILY 8
11. POWER button to turn off the VCR The VCR must be turned off for a timer recording to take place The light will appear on the display panel The light and the Cassette Inside light will flash when you turn off the VCR if there is not a tape in the VCR Turn off the VCR for a timer recording Put a tape in the VCR Leave the Cable Box DBS on CBL DBS TV VCR VCR TV POWER EJECT QUICK PROGRAMMING STILUSLOW PHILIPS Do not select DAILY at step 6 if the VCR Plus recording you chose is on a Saturday or Sunday The recording will not occur even though the VCR may accept the way you pro grammed the recording To exit the VCR Plus programming system at any step press the EXIT STATUS button PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED CLASH may appear on the screen for five seconds at step 8 if the timer recording you programmed overlaps another timer recording To cancel the overlapping timer record ing follow the steps on page 39 If you want to check your timer recordings follow the steps on page 39 36 Quick Programming Follow 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 and turn itself off automatically 1 Before you begin make sure e Channels are programmed Details are on pages 11 12 e 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
12. Press the PLAY A or STOP V button to select TUNER SET UP then press the FF gt OK button CHOOSE OK SELECT A V CABLE ANTENNA CABLE AUTO CH PROGRAMMING ADD DELETE CH TO END PUSH EXIT 3 Press the FF gt OK button repeatedly so that ANT if you have an antenna or CABLE if you have a cable connec tion appears beside CABLE ANTENNA 4 Press the STOP V button to select AUTO CH PRO GRAMMING then press the FF OK button AUTO CH SET PROCEEDIN G PLEASE W AIT and a scale that shows the progress of channel setup will appear on the screen The VCR will memorize all the channels you receive gt Wait for a few minutes while the VCR sets up channels W hen programming is complete AUTO CH SET COMPLETED will appear on the screen Then the programming of the lowest channel number placed in the VCR s memory will appear on the screen Now when you press the CH annel A W button you will scan only through channels you receive W ait for the VCR to set up channels CBL DBS TV VCR ITV POWER EJECT QUICK PROGRAMMING PHILIPS The two Line Input modes will always be stored in the VCR s mem ory at channel 00 To select A V IN FRONT or A V IN REAR press 0 0 then press the CH annel A W but ton so that A V IN FRONT or A V IN REAR appears on the screen briefly To exit Line Input mode use the CH annel A W button to select a channel other than 00 12 Automatic Chann
13. Setting the Clock cont d Press the PLAY A or STOP V button repeatedly to set the TIME Every time you press the PLAY A or STOP button the time changes in one minute increments If you press and hold the PLAY A or STOP V button the time changes in 30 minute increments When the time is correct press the FF OK button TV VCR CBL DBS EJECT VCR TV POWER TIME 10 45AM DATE 01 01 99 QUICK PROGRAMMING AUTO CLOCK OFF D ST ON TO SET PUSH AY THEN gt OK TO END PUSH EXIT Press the PLAY A or STOP V button repeatedly to set 7 7 the DATE month and day Every time you press the PLAY A or STOP V button the day changes in one day increments If you press and hold the PLAY A or STOP button the day changes in 15 day increments When the month and day are correct press the FF gt OK 8 button TIME 10 45AM DATE 07 31 99 AUTO CLOCK OFF D ST ON TO SET PUSH AY THEN gt OK TO END PUSH EXIT PHILIPS Press the PLAY A or STOP V button repeatedly to set the YEAR When the year is correct press the FF OK button The day of the week will appear automatically TIME 10 45AM DATE 07 31 99 SATURDAY AUTO CLOCK OFF DST ON TO SET PUSH AY THEN OK TO END PUSH EXIT 7 Press the FF gt OK button once again to skip AUTO CLOCK and go to D S T Daylight Savings Time Press the PLAY A or STOP V button to set D S T to ON or OFF f AUTO CLOCK is OFF
14. V IN REAR appears on the screen briefly To exit Line Input mode press the N umber buttons or the CH annel A W button to select another channel STOP EJECT Button Press once to stop the tape W hen tape playback is stopped press to eject the tape POWER Button Front Panel 23 FF Fast Forward Button W hen tape playback is stopped press to fast forward the tape at high speed D uring tape playback press to fast forward the tape while the picture stays on the screen Details are on page 48 Press to turn the VCR power on and off STILL PAUSE Button During tape playback press once to freeze the picture Press repeatedly to advance the Still pic ture frame by frame Press and hold for three seconds to start Slow Motion playback Details are REW ind Button W hen tape playback is stopped press to rewind the tape at high speed D uring tape playback press to rewind the tape while the pic ture stays on the screen Details on page 48 During recording press to temporari ly stop the recording Details are on page 29 are on page 48 ERE Hi Fi STOPIEJECT A N als PHILIPS TENEI P WI 1 d PLAY SmatPidue ty OOO an feit ex LE LUL EL BU mhg cA Front VIDEO AUDIO gt OK Button PLAY Button In Jacks Connect cables coming from the VIDEO and AUDIO OUT Jacks of another VCR or a camcorder here Details are on page 41 The VRA451 has one AUDIO In
15. by the menu e 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 e 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 W hen you use a Cable Box DBS timer recordings are pro grammed 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 A V CHOOSE OK TV EJECT VCR TV POWER QUICK PROGRAMMING gt VCR PLUS QUICK PROGRAMMING PROGRAM REVIEW TO END PUSH EXIT I Press the PLAY A or STOP V button to select QUICK PROGRAMMING then press the FF OK button ONE TIME PROGRAM EXIT STATUS E TIMER PHILIPS PROGRAM 1 CHANNEL 4 START H AM STOP i AM REC SPEED SLP DATE l SET DAILY 8 OR W EEKLY 9 TO END PUSH EXIT Press the CH annel A V button to enter the channel you want to record e f 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 e f you are using a Cable Box D BS enter the Cable Box D BS output channel 03 or 04 Set the Cable Box D BS to the chan nel you want to record and leave the Cable Box
16. control again The remote control may only oper ate some features of your Cable Box DBS e Some Cable Boxes D BSs can only be turned on at the Cable Box DBS There is no guarantee that the remote control will operate your Cable Box DBS 28 Playing Read and follow the steps below to play a tape 1 LL on the TV Turn on the TV and set it to channel 3 or 4 whichever Insert a tape channel the CH 3 CH4 switch on the back of the VCR is set to 2 2 Insert a tape in the VCR The power will come on The VCR will place itself in VCR position automatically the VCR light will appear on the display panel of the VCR If the VCR light does not appear press the VCR TV button once If the tape s record tab has been removed playback will start automatically 3 If playback does not start automatically press the PLAY A button The light will appear on the VCR display panel 4 Press the STOP V button to stop playback 2 5 Press the REW ind lt button to rewind the tape 6 Press the EJECT button to remove the tape TV CBL DBS VCR TV POWER EJECT ru EXIT STATUS B E TIMER J o Y SKIP SEARCH I44 INDEX ppi AUDIO MUTE SMARTPICTURE Q39 OTR PHILIPS Playback options and features are on pages 42 48 and 51 This VCR is equipped with SQPB S VHS Quasi Playback that lets you watch tapes recorded in the S VHS format with regular VHS resolution SQPB
17. entering a different PBS channel at step 5 O r use a different method to set the clock SKIP SEARCH 4 INDEX gt gt AUDIO MUTE SMARTPICTURE 0rR PHILIPS Setting the Clock cont d 17 Automatic PBS Channel Selection 1 Press the VCR button then press the MENU button 2 Press the PLAY A or STOP Y button to select INITIAL SET UP then press the FF gt OK button 3 Press the PLAY A or STOP Y button to select CLOCK then press the FF gt OK button If AUTO CLOCK is set to OFF PBS CH will not be available in the menu If this happens press the FF O K button to select AUTO CLOCK then press the PLAY A or STOP button to set AUTO CLOCK to ON VCR TV POWER EJECT TIME sce DATE 01 01 99 AUTO CLOCK ON PBS CH AUTO DST AUTO TIME ZONE TO SET PUSH AW THEN gt OK TO END PUSH EXIT 4 Press the FF gt OK button repeatedly to select PBS CH 2 Press the PLAY A or STOP Y button repeatedly so that AUTO flashes beside PBS CH 6 Press the EXIT STATUS button 7 An on screen message will ask you to turn off the VCR Press the POWER button to turn off the VCR Auto will flash in the display panel until the clock is set Leave the VCR power off until the clock is set If appears on the display panel after you turn off the VCR the VCR could not find the time Use a different method to set the clock SKIP SEARCH 44 INDEX ppl AUDIO SMARTPICT
18. only RF coaxial cable Plug in the TV and the VCR Set the CH3 CH4 switch on the back of the VCR to CH3 or CH4 whichever channel is not used or least used in your area To operate your VCR with your TV set the TV to the same channel For example when playing a tape if the CH 3 CH4 switch is set to CH3 the TV should be on channel 3 C Umm m ANT IN AUDIO L p IN OUT HE icy CH3 CH4 von are ready to turn on the VCR Please go to page 10 before turning on the 8 Hookups with a Cable Box Direct Broadcast System There are two ways to connect your Cable Box DBS to the VCR With this connection You may view any channel You must select channels at the Cable Box D BS Channels cannot be changed at the VCR You may not view a channel other than the one you are recording You may not set up channels at the VCR You can only program a timer recording for one channel at a time Set the TV and the VCR to the Cable Box D BS output channel channel 03 or 04 set the CH3 CH4 switch to the same channel Set your Cable Box DBS to the channel you want to record W hen you enter the channel you want to record in a timer recording select channel 03 or 04 the Cable Box D BS output channel This is
19. tape has finished playing the VCR will rewind it and start playback again The VCR will play the tape 50 times The light on the display panel will flash dur ing tape playback and while rewinding TV programming will appear while the tape is rewinding Repeat Playback will be cancelled if you press the STOP V STILL SLO W 1 FF amp OK or REW ind buttons TV VCR CBL DBS EJECT VCR ITV POWER QUICK PROGRAMMING DBS DAILY WEEKLY SPEED o CLEAR PHILIPS During Search Slow and Still modes there will be no sound Slow and Still modes automatically Switch to Stop mode after five min utes to protect the VCR and the tape from damage During Forward or Reverse Searching noise bars will appear on the screen You may only view a tape in Slow M otion if the tape is recorded in SP or SLP speed You may press and hold the FF OK button or the REW ind amp button for a fast for ward or reverse picture search W hen you release the button normal playback will resume Child Lock 49 The Child Lock feature disables the buttons on the VCR and remote control 1 W hen the VCR is on press and hold the POW ER button on the remote control for more than seven seconds until a dash appears to the right of the clock on the display panel The power will turn off W hen Child Lock is activated The dash will appear on the display panel The remote cont
20. the VCR light does not appear press the VCR TV button once 3 Insert a tape in the VCR 4 Press the INDEX button to fast forward to the next index code on the tape Or press the INDEX lt lt button to rewind to the previous index code on the tape W ait for the VCR to fast forward or rewind the tape W hen the index code is reached tape playback will begin automatically NOTE You may press an IN DEX button repeatedly to skip over multiple recordings For example if you want to fast forward past four recordings press the INDEX gt button four times INDEX 4 will appear in the bottom right corner of the screen The index codes will count down on the screen as the search progresses ON SCREEN MODE can not be set to OFF Details are on page 25 EJECT VCR TV POWER PHILIPS To stop an Index Search that is in progress press the STOP W button The VCR does not place an index code at the point where a recording is paused then resumed INDEX may flash on the screen briefly when you begin a recording Multi Channel Television Sound System VRA651 only 43 The VRA651 can receive and record programs broadcast in stereo or second audio It can also play back tapes recorded in stereo or second audio These features are not available with the VRA451 Second Audio You can program your VCR so you can hear a program that is being broadcast in second audio or a tape that was recorded in second au
21. the display panel For some PHILIPS and PHILIPS M AG NAVOX TVs only Press the TV button then press this button to access the TV on screen displays or to exit the TV menu For other manufacturers TVs or Cable Box DBS After pressing the TV or CBL DBS button the EXIT STATUS button will function as an ENTER button at the TV or Cable Box DBS STILL SLOW Buttons W hile recording press I STILL SLO W to temporarily stop the recording Press a second time to resume nor mal recording Details are on page 29 During tadeplayback press STILL SLO W once to freeze the picture Press repeatedly to advance the Still picture frame by frame Details are on page 48 During tape playback press and hold for more than three seconds to play the tape in slow motion Details are on page 48 TIMER Button Press to access the timer recording menu Details are on pages 34 39 INDEX Buttons W hen tape playback is stopped press to search for index codes recorded on the tape Details are on page 42 AUDIO MUTE Button Press the TV button then press the AUDIO MUTE button to eliminate the TV s sound Press again to restore the sound O r press the VCR button then press the AUDIO MUTE button to select MONO or HIFI VRA651 only Details are on pages 43 45 SKIP SEARCH Button Press during tape playback to fast forward 30 seconds of a tape This feature will only work with tape segments recorded in SP or SLP Speed
22. to step 2 2 Find the brand of your TV on the list below and remem ber the two digit number beside it TV CODES EMERSON LG GOLDSTAR HITACHI Jvc MAGNAVOX MITSUBISHI QUICK PROGRAMMING IE ES eg START STOP DATE PANASONIC PHILIPS MAGNAVOX 01 02 03 While you press and hold the TV button press two Number buttons to enter the two digit code for your TV For example if you have a Zenith TV press Number buttons 1 5 Then still holding the TV button press the STOP V but ton Your TV may turn on or off automatically 4 Repeat step 1 If the remote control works your TV you re finished If the remote control still doesn t work your TV repeat steps 2 3 using a different code for your brand if available PHILIPS f you had to program the remote control to operate your TV whenev er you replace the batteries in the remote control you will have to pro gram the remote control again There is no guarantee that the remote control will work your TV The remote control may only oper ate some features of your TV Setting the Remote Control to Operate a Cable Box DBS 27 Your VCR remote control may operate your Cable Box DBS Follow these steps to set the remote control code 1 Turn on your Cable Box DBS Point the remote control at your C able Box DBS Press the CBL DBS button then press the POW ER button If your Cable Box D BS turns off turn on the power again and
23. to the TV s VIDEO OR if you have a single speaker TV use an RF coaxial cable to con nect the VCR s RF OUT Jack to the TV s ANTENNA IN Jack e If you want to connect the VCR to a Stereo TV follow these steps 1 Connect the antenna or cable sig nal to the VCR s ANT enna IN Jack 2 Use stereo audio cables to con nect the VCR s AUDIO OUT Jacks to the TV s AUDIO IN Jacks 3 Use a video cable to connect the VCR s VIDEO OUT Jack to the TV s VIDEO IN Jack Make sure the TV and the Stereo if applicable are in Line Input or Auxiliary mode Please refer to your TV or Stereo owner s manual for details Hi Fi Stereo Tape Playback VRA651 only 45 If a tape is recorded in Hi Fi stereo follow the steps below to play the tape in Hi Fi stereo 1 Press the VCR button then press the MENU button SELECT A V CHOOSE OK CBL DBS TV VCR SET UP TUNER SET UP VCRTV POWER EJECT INITIAL SET UP QUICK PROGRAMMING CI y TO END PUSH EXIT SIS Pica aaa CIE DBS DAILY WEEKLY 2 CIC Press the PLAY A or STOP V button to select VCR SET o UP then press the FF gt OK button O spew SELECT A Y CHOOSE gt 0K ON SCREEN MODE ON BLUE BACKGROUND ON TIMER REC SPEED MANUAL VIDEO STABILIZER OFF AUDIO OUT HIFI STEREO SAP STEREO TO END PUSH EXIT 3 Press the PLAY A or STOP V button to select AUDIO OUT then press the FF gt OK button so that HIFI appears beside AUDIO OUT 4 PHILIPS Pr
24. try the CH annel A W button If the remote control operates the Cable Box D BS you re finished If your Cable Box DBS does not turn off or if the CH annel A V button doesn t work go to step 2 2 Find the brand of your Cable Box DBS on the list below and remember the two digit number beside it CABLE BOX DBS CODES CABLETEN NA CABLEVIEW 15 16 17 21 25 CITIZEN 15 16 17 21 25 CURTIS SAMSUNG SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 02 08 SIGMA 07 20 SL MARX 05 16 17 24 25 SPRUC ER 13 14 GC BRAND 15 16 17 21 2 15 STARGATE GEMIN I GENERAL INSTRUMENTS 01 04 06 11 12 15 TELEVIEW 10 18 19 23 UNIVERSAL VIDEO W AY ZENITH PANASONIC PULSAR MAGNAVOX DBS 42 43 SONY DBS While you press and hold the CBL DBS button press two Number buttons to enter the two digit code for your Cable Box DBS For example if you have a Zenith C able Box press Number buttons 0 3 Then still pressing the CBL DBS button press the STOP V button The Cable Box D BS might turn off automatically 4 Repeat step 1 If the remote control still does not work your Cable Box D BS repeat steps 2 3 using a different code for your brand if available Find the code for your Cable Box D BS QUICK PROGRAMMING e START STOP DATE PHILIPS If you had to program the remote control to operate your Cable Box DBS whenever you replace the batteries in the remote control you must program the remote
25. you may set D S T to ON or OFF only For more information please see page 18 8 Press the EXIT STATUS button Setting the Clock cont d 15 Time Zone Selection Press the VCR button then press the MENU button 2 Press the PLAY A or STOP V button to select INITIAL VCR IV POWER EJECT SET UP then press the FF gt OK button CO SELECT A V CHOOSE OK gt CLOCK LAN GUAGE ENGLISH VCR PLUS CH TO END PUSH EXIT 3 Press the PLAY A or STOP Y button to select CLOCK then press the FF gt OK button IFAUTO CLOCK is set to OFF TIME ZONE will not be available in the menu If this happens press the FF O K button to select AUTO CLOCK then press the PLAY A or STOP W button to set AUTO CLOCK to ON TIME AM DATE 01 01 99 AUTO CLOCK ON PBS CH AUTO DST AUTO TIMEZONE AUTO TO SET PUSH AW THEN gt OK TO END PUSH EXIT 4 Press the FF OK button repeatedly to select TIME ZONE 5 Press the PLAY A or STOP Y button repeatedly to select your Time Zone then press the FF OK button 6 Press the EXIT STATUS button When the power plug is connected to an AC outlet the correct time will An on screen message will ask you to turn off the VCR appear on the display panel of the Press the POWER button to turn off the VCR VCR when the power is off Auto will flash in the display panel until the clock is set Leave the Press the EXIT STATUS button VCR turned off until t
26. you receive in its memory Then when you press the CH annel A W button you only scan through channels you receive Bands settings that allow you to tune channels Antenna VHF very high frequency channels 2 13 and UHF ultra high frequen cy channels 14 69 Cable standard channels can be received without a C able Box Cable Box DBS Output Channel channel 03 or 04 DBS Direct Broadcast System Dubbing copying a tape using a second VCR Frame a single still picture HQ high quality a feature in the VCR circuitry which provides enhanced picture detail OTR one touch recording a timed recording that starts immediately and records for 30 minutes to six hours whichever you specify Remote Control the small electronic unit that came with your VCR allows you to operate your VCR from a distance The remote control also may operate some fea tures of your TV Cable Box or DBS RF coaxial cable the cable supplied with your VCR Use it to connect your VCR to your TV or Cable Box D BS if applicable The supplied cable is a snap on type However you also may use a screw on type if you prefer Special Effects forward and reverse searching viewing a still picture or viewing a slow motion picture Tape Speeds how fast the tape travels during a recording or playback e LP long play average tape speed playback time for a T 120 tape is approxi mately four hours available for playback only Al
27. 5 Quick Programming ura uisa ura odiis en ce S nO Ecc Rue tt dh eben ee Saeed a 36 39 Timer Recording Speed Setting ccc cece cee eee eee n 40 Rerecording Tape Duplication sra ich se een eee c Ra 41 Playi inden earth ented d dE qud d pda etu pede Catena ea erat aeui acf Ord e dba ah R HB ed 42 Multi C hannel Television Sound System VRA651 only cee eee eee 43 44 Hi Fi Stereo Tape Playback VRAo51only ssssese n n n n n n 45 Video StaDilizer oucaxsduucxERRXAPPESENGGOQd EEas quede hess NER PIPER 46 SUB EPICLHEB 1 cies iue XE RARSAG Ra EX dd be Sheen EXC IE E Ku dod wd 47 Playback Options ue xis dd QR apr CEU e ER HERE EA EACUS Chea Es HE ERE ORE Ge ee 48 Additional Features CHIT LOCK a rissa ea aa naaa a a a a E a a a a aea ea 49 Blue Background xs os nur doi aei Rad B piai p 378 328 X acides d eo or SO dard 50 Automatic O peration Features 73 xx e a E o9 QE ERE dE QE d po dee A Koc e bee Rs 51 Information You May Need DIDSSSII atarra 10929398 CENEAUM Hard de Gate aX Ra s Rd CAE A dens aeons 52 SPECHICIHONG ovat PEEPEETTDSTUEUTUUUDS 53 Helpful HINTS s dece Ride o R3 sentitua tetapi konk bd aout d ea 54 55 Limited Warranty auae dd buwedhinEsiddie us Dd x REESE DES ERG SE 56 INGEX uonoutbus sn beeeehae i Pd ac wed nes auod dts du id aut E dieu 51 ACCESSOFIOS iain qu one de oe tede dia s d crc er di eae wane ee UD VI pol po o seat ews 60 Before Using Your VCR 5 Removing the Plastic Cover from the Fro
28. CASSETTE CANNOT RECORD Press the STOP V button to stop recording The O light will will appear on the screen briefly disappear from the display panel The VCR will eject the tape The VCR records in a preset volume If the end of the tape is reached while recording the VCR will stop recording rewind the tape then stop Details are on page 51 30 One Touch Recording The O ne Touch Recording O TR function allows you to start an immediate timed recording 30 minutes to six hours long of the channel you are watching Before you begin make sure Channels are set up Details are on pages 11 12 The desired recording speed SP or SLP has been selected with the SPEED button Details are on pages 37 and 52 There is a tape in the VCR Make sure the tape s record tab is intact see page 5 and the tape is long enough to record the program s If the end of the tape is reached during an O TR recording will stop The VCR will eject the tape and turn itself off The VCR is in VCR position The VCR light will appear on the display panel of the VCR when the VCR is in VCR position If the VCR light does not appear press the VCR TV button once Starting an OTR 1 Press the VCR button 2 Use the CH annel A V button or the Number buttons to select the channel you want to record 3 Press the REC ord OTR button repeatedly until the desired recording length appears briefly on the screen and on the display panel The O
29. CH then press the FF gt OK button CBL DBS TV VCR TV POWER EJECT QUICK PROGRAMMING CIEI START STOP DATE a E89 ee DBS DALY WEEKLY STILL SLOW SET VCR PLUS CH VCR PLUS 99 CABLE TV CH NO THEN PUSH gt OK TO END PUSH EXIT While a VCR Plus channel is flashing press the PLAY A or STOP V button repeatedly or press the Number but tons so that the arrow appears beside the VCR Plus channel number you need Press the FF gt OK button 7 While the space for the Cable TV channel is flashing press the PLAY A or STOP Y button repeatedly or press the Number buttons to enter the Cable TV channel num ber from the list on page 32 Press the FF OK button Repeat steps 6 7 until you have entered all the channels on your list e If you are using a Cable Box DBS the Cable TV chan nel will be 3 or 4 the Cable Box DBS output channel for every VCR Plus channel You must set the Cable Box DBS to the channel you want to record leave the Cable Box DBS on for the timer recording 8 Press the EXIT STATUS button PHILIPS 34 Timer Recording with the VCR Plus Programming System Follow the steps below to program a timer recording using PlusCode programming numbers Before you begin make sure Channels are set up Details are on pages 11 12 e The clock is set Details are on pages 13 17 e There is a tape in the VCR Make sure the tape s record tab is
30. LP speed but LP will not appear on the display panel This VCR will not record in LP speed Details are on pages 37 and 52 VCR Light This light appears when the VCR is in VCR position Cassette Inside Light This light appears when a tape is in the VCR It blinks when a tape is being ejected This light blinks rapidly if the VCR is turned off to set a Timer Recording but there is not a tape in the VCR Clock Counter C hannel Display Each time you press the EXIT STATUS button information on the display panel will change W hen tape playback is stopped press the EXIT STATUS button repeatedly to see the cur rent time when the clock is set the real time counter and the current channel number D uring tape playback press the EXIT STATUS button repeatedly to see the real time counter or the current time If a dash appears to the right of the clock when the VCR power is off Child Lock is activated Details are on page 49 Line Input Mode W hen L F appears on the display panel you have selected A V IN FRONT Your audio and video cables should be connected to the AUDIO VID EO jacks on the front of the VCR if you are dubbing tapes W hen L 1 appears here you have selected A V IN REAR Your audio and video cables should be con nected to the AUDIO VIDEO jacks on the back of the VCR if you are dubbing tapes To select A V IN FRONT or A V IN REAR press 0 0 then press the CH annel A W button so that AN IN FRONT or A
31. OR W EEKLY 9 TO END PUSH EXIT Instructions continue on page 38 Tape Speeds C assette type Playback Time This chart shows the recording playback time for Tape Speed T160 T120 T60 T160 T120 and T60 video cassettes There are SP standard play 2 hrs 2 hrs lhr three playback speeds SP LP and SLP This VCR 40 mins i will play tapes recorded in LP but LP will not LP long play 5 hrs appear on the display panel This VCR will record playback only 20min 4s 2 hrs eines SLP super langiplay 8 hrs 6 hrs 3 hrs 38 Quick Programming cont d Press the Number 3 DATE or Number 6 DATE button to set the recording date Every time you press a button the date changes in one day increments If you press and hold a but ton the date changes quickly The day of the week will appear automatically You cannot program the VCR to record more than one year in advance ONE TIME PROGRAM PROGRAM 1 CHANNEL 12 START 08 00 PM STOP 10 00 PM REC SPEED SLP DATE 07 31 99 SATURDAY SET DAILY 8 OR W EEKLY 9 TO END PUSH EXIT 8 If you want to record the program one time only go to step 9 You may also press the N umber 8 DAILY or N umber 9 W EEKLY button repeatedly to select a ONE TIME PROGRAM If you want to record the program daily press the Number 8 DAILY button so that DAILY PROGRAM appears at the top of the screen The VCR will record a program every day from Mon
32. PLAY A button or the STOP W but ton to stop playback some of the contents of the status display will appear for five seconds ON SCREEN MODE COUNTER The real time counter will appear on the screen during normal tape playback and when playback is stopped W henever you press the PLAY A button or the STOP W button to stop play back some of the contents of the status display will appear for five seconds After five seconds only the counter will remain on the screen ON SCREEN MODE OFF No status display will appear when you press function buttons or the EXIT STATUS button To select a status display mode follow these steps 1 Press the VCR button then press the MENU button SELECT A Y CHOOSE OK gt VCR SET UP TUNER SET UP INITIAL SET UP TO END PUSH EXIT 2 Press the PLAY A or STOP V button to select VCR SET UP then press the FF gt OK button SELECT A V CHOOSE OK ON SCREEN MODE ON BLUE BACKGROUND ON TIMER REC SPEED MANUAL VIDEO STABILIZER OFF AUDIO OUT HIFI STEREO SAP STEREO TO END PUSH EXIT 3 Press the PLAY A or STOP Y button to select ON SCREEN MODE if necessary 4 Press the FF gt OK button repeatedly so that ON COUNTER or OFF appears beside ON SCREEN MODE Press the EXIT STATUS button Sound program available VRA651 only Channel Current VCR operation Time SHARP REMAIN IN G TIME 0 59 SLP 0 00 00 HIFI Sound p
33. SH ESPANOL FRANCAIS MAKE SELECTION OR PUSH gt OK TO CONTINUE 3 Press the PLAY A or STOP V button to select the lan guage of the on screen displays and menus 4 Press the FF gt OK button The menu shown below will appear CONNECT ANTENNA OR CABLE TO VCR THEN PUSH gt OK KEY PHILIPS OR FOR PLAY ONLY PUSH STOP 5 Press the FF gt OK button to begin automatic channel setup AUTO CH SET PROCEEDING PLEASE WAIT will appear on the screen The VCR will memorize all of the channels you receive so when you scan through channels using the CH annel A W button you ll only scan through channels that you receive e Auto or may appear on the display panel until the clock is W hen channels are set up AUTO CH SET COMPLETED will set appear on the screen briefly f you do not want to set up chan nels now press the STOP W button at step 5 TUNER NOT SET will appear on the screen briefly You may not set up channels at step 5 if you are using a Cable Box DBS Automatic Channel Setup 11 Although your VCR may automatically memorize the channels you receive when you turn it on for the first time this function lets you set up channels again Make each entry within one minute of the previous entry 1 Press the VCR button then press the MENU button SELECT A Y CHOOSE OK gt VCR SET UP TUNER SET UP INITIAL SET UP TO END PUSH EXIT 2
34. STABILIZER SELECT A Y CHOOSE OK ON SCREEN MODE ON BLUE BACKGROUND ON TIMER REC SPEED MANUAL gt VIDEO STABILIZER ON AUDIO OUT HIFI STEREO SAP STEREO TO END PUSH EXIT 4 Press the EXIT STATUS button VCR IV POWER EJECT QUICK PROGRAMMING i SKIP SEARCH 4 4 INDEX gt gt O SMARTPICTURE Q 9 OTR PHILIPS Regardless of the setting this fea ture has no effect during recording and during special effects playback To set VIDEO STABILIZER to OFF follow steps 1 2 above At step 3 press the FF OK button so that OFF appears beside VIDEO STABI LIZER Press the EXIT STATUS but ton AUDIO OUT and STEREO SAP will not appear in the VCR SET UP menu if you have the VRA451 SmartPicture 47 You can make the tape playback picture softer sharper more nat ural or more distinct by adjusting the SmartPicture setting SmartPicture is set to NATURAL when you receive the VCR Follow the steps below to adjust the SmartPicture setting 1 Press the VCR button then press the SMARTPICTURE button The current setting will appear on the screen for about five seconds CBL DBS TV VCRTV POWER EJECT QUICK PROGRAMMING DBS DALY WEEKLY SPEED o CLEAR NATURAL 2 While the setting appears press the SMARTPICTURE button repeatedly to choose DISTINCT SOFT SHARP or NATURAL NATURAL This is generally the preferred setting DISTINCT Choose to emphasiz
35. URE PHILIPS To display the time on the display panel press the EXIT STATUS but ton repeatedly If you live near the boundary of an adjacent time zone your PBS chan nel may come from a different time zone Use Time Zone Selection to set your clock Details are on page 15 18 Daylight Savings Time Follow the steps below to program the VCR so its clock will auto matically move forward one hour in April and turn back one hour in O ctober 1 1 Press the VCR button then press the MENU button 2 Press the PLAY A or STO P v button to select IN IT IAL IUICK PROGRAMMING SET UP then press the FF OK button CIEI SELECT A Y CHOOSE gt OK v d a le gt CLOCK DAILY WEEKLY LANGUAGE EN GLISH VCR PLUS CH TO END PUSH EXIT Press the PLAY A or STOP Y button to select CLOCK then press the FF OK button If AUTO CLOCK is set to OFF PBS CH and TIME ZONE will not appear in the menu TIME 10 45AM DATE 01 01 99 FRIDAY AUTO CLOCK ON SKIP SEARCH 144 INDEX 1 AUDIO MUTE PBSCH AUTO DST AUTO TIMEZONE AUTO TO SET PUSH AY THEN gt OK TO END PUSH EXIT SMARTPICTURE 9 0TR 4 PHILIPS Press the FF gt OK button repeatedly to select D S T 2 Press the PLAY A or STOP Y button so that ON OFF or AUTO appears beside D S T Select ON to make the clock adjust itself according to the VCR s calendar Select O FF to turn off the feature Select AUTO to make the clock adjust itself a
36. V Cable Box and Direct Broadcast System D BS Repeat Play Skip Search SmartPicture VCR Plus Programming System e Video Stabilizer __ Precautions Warning To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture Federal Communications Commission FCC W arning Any unauthorized c or modifications to this equip ment void the user s authority to operate it This VCR equipped with a High Q uality HQ System is compati ble with existing Video Home System VH S equipment Philips Consumer Electronics recommends that you use only video cas sette tapes that are labelled with the VHS mark The use of other tapes may result in poor picture quality and excessive deposits on the video heads which may not be covered by the warranty if damage occurs This VCR also is upa with S VHS Q uasi o SQ PB allowing you to pay VHS recordings with regular VHS resolu tion This product has a 19 micron head that provides a better picture when you view tapes recorded in slow speed SLP N ote to the Cable TV System Installer This reminder is provided to call the Cable TV system installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the N ational Electrical Code which provides guidelines for B grounding in particular specifying that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as possible O peration is subject to the following two conditions 1 this devic
37. Video Cassette Recorder VRA451 S VRA651 Owner s Manual Important Return your Warranty Registration Card within 10 days See why inside PHILIPS Return your W arranty Registration card today to ensure you receive all the benefits you re entitled to Once your PHILIPS MAGNAVOX purchase is registered you re eligible to receive all the privileges of owning a PHILIPS MAGNAVOX product So complete and return the W arranty Registration Card enclosed with your purchase at once And take advantage of these important benefits Warranty Owner Model Verification Confirmation Registration Registering your product within Your completed W arranty Returning your W arranty 10 days confirms your right to max Registration Card serves as Registration Card right away guar imum protection under the verification of ownership in the antees you ll receive all the informa terms and conditions of your event of product theft or loss tion and special offers which you PHILIPS MAGNAVOX warranty qualify for as the owner of your model Know these PHILIPS MEINGA Safety P cca CAUTION A Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to the family CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL Dear PHILIPS MAGNAVOX product owner This bolt of lightning indicates 1 uninsulated
38. ccording to the signal it receives from the PBS channel If AUTO CLOCK is set to OFF you may only set D S T to ON or OFF 6 Press the EXIT STATUS button 7 An on screen message may ask you to turn off the VCR Press the POWER button to turn off the VCR Auto will flash in the display panel until the clock is set Leave the VCR power off until the clock is set If appears on the display panel after you turn off the VCR the VCR could not find the time Use a different method to set the clock Language Selection 19 Follow the steps below to change the language of the on screen displays and menus 1 Press the VCR button then press the MENU button SELECT A V CHOOSE OK CBL DBS Tv VCR ITV POWER EJECT VCR SET UP TUNER SET UP INITIAL SET UP QUICK PROGRAMMING TO END PUSH EXIT Press the PLAY A or STOP V button to select INITIAL SET UP then press the FF gt OK button SELECT A V CHOOSE OK gt CLOCK LAN GUAGE ENGLISH VCR PLUS CH Q MENU CH A BEES EXIT STATUS TD MER J O Y SKIP SEARCH Hd INDEX ppi AUDIO MUTE SMARTPICTURE Q 9 OTR TO END PUSH EXIT 3 2 Press the STOP V button or PLAY A button to select LANGUAGE 4 Press the FF OK button repeatedly until your preferred language appears 5 Press the EXIT STATUS button PHILIPS If you accidentally select Spanish or French and need English
39. ctions 8 9 output channel 8 9 52 cable tv channels 32 33 cassette compartment 22 cassette inside light 22 cbl dbs button 20 27 ch3 ch4 switch 7 24 ch annel A V buttons 20 23 51 channel adding 12 deleting 12 display 22 setup 11 child lock 49 clear button 20 clock display 22 settin 13 17 automatically 16 17 manually 13 14 time zone selection 15 connections 6 9 41 44 contents table of 4 controls remote 20 21 vcr 22 24 daily button 34 38 date buttons 36 38 daylight savings time 18 dbs codes 21 connections 8 9 display panel 22 duplication 41 eject button 20 erase protection 5 exit status button 21 fast forward searching 48 ff button 23 ff gt OK button 20 gt OK button 23 frame advance 48 front panel 23 glossary 52 helpful hints 54 55 hi fi stereo playback 45 hookups p with a cable box dbs 8 9 without a cable box dbs 6 7 index buttons 21 42 index search 42 language selection 19 limited warranty 56 line ne mode 22 41 long play 37 52 Ip 37 52 maintenance 5 menu button 20 menu exit button 23 mts broadcast 43 44 number buttons 20 on screen mode 25 one touch recording 30 operation indicators 22 output channel 8 9 52 pbs channel selection automatic 17 manual 16 play button 20 23 28 playback 28 options 48 pluscode programming number 34 power button 20 23 program review 39 quick programming 36 39 real time counter 25 51 rear panel 24 rec ord otr button 20 23 29 30 reco
40. day through Friday starting at the same time and recording for the same length of time If you want to record the program every week press the Number 9 WEEKLY button so that WEEKLY PRO GRAM appears at the top of the screen The VCR will record a program on the same day at the same time and for the same length of time every week DAILY PROGRAM MON FRI PROGRAM 1 CHANNEL 12 START 08 00 PM STOP 10 00 PM REC SPEED SLP DATE 07 31 99 SATURDAY SET DAILY 8 OR W EEKLY 9 TO END PUSH EXIT Press the EXIT STATUS button PRO GRAM W AS CO M PLETED PLEASE TURN OFF VCR FOR TIMER RECORDING will appear on the screen If PRO GRAM NOT COMPLETED appears try again from step 1 10 Press the POWER button to turn off the VCR The o light will appear on the display panel The light and the C assette Inside light will flash when you turn off the VCR if there is not a tape in the VCR The VCR must be turned off for a timer recording to take place Leave the Cable Box DBS on if applicable PHILIPS If you leave the VCR on past the scheduled start time of a timer recording you will not be asked again to turn off the VCR The VCR might store the recording for the same time and day in the next year Or the VCR may start recording when you turn off the VCR power If the end of the tape is reached dur ing a timer recording recording will stop The VCR will eject the tape then turn itself off
41. dio A second audio broadcast is usu ally a program in a second language Follow the steps on page 44 to receive or record this type of program Hi Fi Stereo Playback f a tape is recorded in stereo you can program your VCR to play a tape in Hi Fi high fidelity stereo Follow the steps on page 45 Hi Fi Stereo Recording f a TV program is broadcast in Stereo you can program your VCR to receive and record the program in Hi Fi stereo You must program the VCR and make the appropriate stereo hookups Follow the steps on page 44 To playback this type of program follow the steps on page 45 Receiving a Stereo Broadcast W hen a TV program is being broadcast in stereo STEREO will appear in the on screen status display You still have to program your VCR to receive and record the stereo broadcast Follow the steps on page 44 STOP 12 00 AM STEREO CH 10 NATURAL REMAIN IN G TIME 0 45 SLP 1 23 45 HIFI Receiving a Second Audio Program If a program is being broadcast in second audio SAP Second Audio Program will appear in the on screen status display You still have to program your VCR to receive and record the second audio program Follow the steps on page 44 12 00 AM CH 10 NATURAL REMAIN IN G TIME 0 45 SLP 1 23 45 HIFI 44 Multi Channel Television Sound System VRA651 only cont d To receive and record programs broadcast in second audio follow steps 1 6 To receive and record a pro gram broadcast in stereo
42. djusted at the TV Adjust the tracking Details are on page 51 The Number buttons won t work for channels above 69 channels above 13 cannot be received Select CABLE at the TUN ER SET UP menu then let the VCR set up the channels Details are on page 11 A TV program cannot be recorded Check the connections between the VCR TV antenna cable and Cable Box DBS if applicable Details are on pages 6 9 Make sure channels are programmed correctly Details are on pages 11 12 Make sure the tape has a record tab Details are on page 5 TV programs cannot be watched normally Put the VCR in TV position Details are on pages 21 22 e Check the connections between the VCR TV antenna cable and Cable Box DBS if applicable Details are on pages 6 9 Line Input mode is selected f you accidentally enter Line Input mode L 1 or L F will appear on the display panel use the CH annel A V button or the Number buttons to select another channel Multi C hannel Television Sound System VRA 651 only You can only receive and record in stereo or second audio programs that are broadcast in stereo or second audio You can only play in stereo or second audio tapes that were recorded in stereo or second audio Details are on pages 43 45 e If you select second audio when second audio is not available the VCR will record normal audio W hen you program your VCR to record in stereo broadcasts are recorded in Hi Fi stereo Yo
43. does not deliver Super VHS resolution S VHS quality recording is not possible with this VCR Recording 29 Read and follow the steps below to record a television program 1 l on the TV Turn on the TV and set it to channel 3 or 4 whichever Insert a tape channel the CH 3 CH4 switch on the back of the VCR is set to 2 2 Insert a tape with its record tab intact details are on page 5 in the VCR The power will come on CBL DBS TV VCR TV POWER EJECT Press the VCR button 4 If the VCR light appears on the display panel of the VCR go to step 5 If the VCR light does not appear press the VCR TV button once 5 Press the SPEED button until the desired tape speed appears on the screen The VCR will only record in SP or SLP Details about tape speed are on pages 37 and 52 6 Use the CH annel A V button or the Number buttons to select the channel to be recorded Press the REC ord OTR button to start recording The O light will appear on the VCR display panel If no tape is in the VCR NO CASSETTE will appear on the screen briefly 8 To pause the recording for example during commer cials press the STILL SLOW button The O 10 light will appear on the display panel To resume recording press the STILL SLOWI gt button PHILIPS again The O light will appear on the display panel e If the REC ord OTR button is pressed while a tape without a record tab is in the VCR PROTECT ED
44. e channels multiple times when you press the CH annel A button once Install new batteries preferably alkaline in the remote control The VCR will not perform a timer recording Make sure the recording start and stop times are set correctly Details are on pages 32 39 Make sure there is a tape in the VCR Make sure the tape has a record tab Details are on page 5 Make sure the VCR power is off Make sure the clock is set Details are on pages 13 17 The VCR may not perform or continue a timer recording if a power interruption of more than 10 min utes occurs even if the power comes back on If timer recordings are lost should appear on the display panel But even if you do not see this indication and the VCR operates normally check pro grammed timer recordings W hen you turn on the VCR after a power failure this on screen message may appear PO W ER FAILURE O CCURRED TIMER MEMORY CLEARED IF PRO GRAMMED PLEASE SET PROGRAMS TO BE RECORDED TO END PUSH EXIT First reset the clock Details are on pages 13 17 Then set up chan nels Details are on pages 11 12 Finally program the timer recordings again Details are on pages 32 39 Finish programming a timer recording at least five minutes before the recording is scheduled to begin If the VCR power is turned off for a timer recording and there isn t a tape in the VCR the and C assette Inside lights will blink on the display panel If the record tab on a
45. e details in the picture Choose DISTIN CT when you use this VCR as the player VCR 1 during tape duplication Details are on page 41 SOFT Choose to soften the picture SHARP Choose to emphasize the edge of the picture PHILIPS 48 Playback 0 ptions Forward and Reverse Searching During tape playback press and release the FF OK but ton or the REW ind lt button A fast forward or reverse pic ture search will begin 2 To return to playback press the PLAY A button Viewing a Still Picture During tape playback press the STILL SLOW i button A still picture will appear on the screen To advance the still picture frame by frame press the STILL SLOW 1 button repeatedly To return to playback press the PLAY A button Viewing a Slow Motion Picture 1 During tape playback press and hold the STILL SLOW button for three seconds The tape will play in slow motion 2 During slow motion playback press the STILL SLO W button once to slow the speed of slow motion playback Press the STILL SLO W button again the tape will play in reverse slow motion During slow motion playback press the STILL SLOW button to quicken the slow motion playback or to change from reverse slow motion playback to forward slow motion playback To return to normal playback press the PLAY A button Repeat Playback 1 Press and hold the PLAY gt button until the gt gt light flash es on the display panel N ow when a
46. e may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesire operation of the device aX The ENERGY STAR name and logo are registered marks of the U S P Environmental Protection Agency As an EN ERGY STAR Partner Philips Consumer Electronics has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency Copyright 1999 Philips Consumer Electronics All rights reserved SmartPicture is a trademark of Philips Consumer Electronics VCR Plus and PlusC ode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation The VCR Plus system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation Your new product its packaging and this manual contain materials that can be recycled and reused Specialized companies can recycle your product to increase the amount of reusable materials and to mini mize the amount that needs to be properly disposed Your product uses batteries that should not be thrown away when depleted but should be disposed of as small chemical waste Please find out about the local regulations on disposal of your old products batter ies manual and packaging whenev er you replace existing equipment 4 Table of Contents Setting Up Your VCR OGUCUON a oru a tate oc a d Pe p ECT YER E Ree RIRs TRIE MP Eder cx es 3 Table Of CODES emer se etu CE en aeneae e ORBE TEM deed dd v es 4 Before Using Your VOR
47. e station numbers and since channel numbers differ from area to area you must program the VCR with your local channel infor mation To fill in the boxes you will need 1 a cable channel list if applicable you can request one from your cable company and 2 a chart that lists VCR Plus channel numbers which you can find in your TV guide or the TV listings of your local newspaper NOTE If you are using a Cable Box DBS the Cable TV channel must be 03 or 04 the Cable Box DBS output channel for every VCR Plus channel station vcr pLus CH CABLETVCH 2 vcr PLUSKCH CABLE TV CH Call Letters Call Letters Setting Up the VCR Plus Programming System cont d 33 N ow compare the channel numbers you have written into the VCR PLUS CH and CABLE TV CH columns You ll notice that Examine the lists on page 32 some stations have VCR Plus and Cable TV channel numbers that are the same and other stations have channel numbers that 3 do not match You must tell the VCR the VCR Plus and Cable TV channel numbers according to the following steps 3 Press the VCR button then press the MENU button 4 Press the PLAY A or STOP V button to select INITIAL SET UP then press the FF gt OK button 5 Press the PLAY A or STOP V button to select VCR PLUS
48. el Setup cont d Adding Deleting C hannels 1 Press the VCR button then press the MENU button SELECT A V CHOOSE OK VCR SET UP TUNER SET UP INITIAL SET UP VCR TV X O m D m m m Oo 8 C 2 9 UICK PROGRAMMING GJ START STOP DATE Cs CeJ DBS DALY WEEKLY TO END PUSH EXIT 2 Press the PLAY A or STOP V button to select TUNER SET UP then press the FF gt OK button SELECT A Y CHOOSE JOK Narr gt CABLE ANTENNA CABLE AUTO CH PROGRAMMING ADD DELETE CH TO END PUSH EXIT Press the PLAY A or STOP V button to select ADD DELETE CH then press the FF OK button SELECT A Y 124 DELETED 125 DELETED 01 DELETED PHILIPS 02 ADDED 03 ADDED TO ADD DELETE PUSH gt OK TO END PUSH EXIT 4 Use the Number buttons the CH annel 4 button or the PLAY A or STOP Y buttons to select the channel you want to add or delete An arrow will appear beside the selected channel 5 Press the FF gt OK button so that DELETED or ADDED appears beside the channel number 6 Press the EXIT STATUS button Programming of the last channel you added or deleted will appear on the screen Setting the Clock 13 There are four ways to set the VCR s clock Manually with Time Zone Selection with Manual PBS Channel Selection or with Automatic PBS Channel Selection C able Box D BS users must set the clock manually Before you set t
49. ems with your VCR check the following list of problems and possible solutions before requesting service You may be able to solve the problem yourself If you need to call a customer service representative please know the model number and serial number of your product before you call This information is displayed on the back of the product Also please take a moment to identify the problem you are having and be prepared to explain this to the representative If you believe the representative will need to help you with operations please stay near the product Our representatives will be happy to assist you The VCR has no power Make sure the power plug is completely connected to an AC alternating current outlet Make sure the power is turned on A power failure occurred Select a language and set up channels if prompted to do so Details are on pages 11 12 and 19 Reset the clock if necessary Details are on pages 13 17 You also may need to reprogram your timer recordings Details are on pages 32 39 The VCR cannot be controlled with the remote control Aim the remote control directly at the VCR s remote sensor Details are on pages 5 and 22 Remove all obstacles between the remote control and the VCR Inspect and or replace the batteries in the remote control Details are on page 5 Press the VCR button then try the other buttons The VCR does not respond normally to the remote control For example the VCR may chang
50. en press the MENU button SELECT A V CHOOSE OK VCR TV POWER EJECT QUICK PROGRAMMING VCR SET UP TUNER SET UP INITIAL SET UP TO END PUSH EXIT Press the PLAY A or STOP V button to select VCR SET UP then press the FF gt OK button SELECT AW CHOOSE OK ON SCREEN MODE BLUE BACKGROUND ON TIMER REC SPEED MANUAL VIDEO STABILIZER OFF AUDIO OUT HIFI STEREO SAP TO END PUSH EXIT PHILIPS Press the PLAY A or STOP V button to select BLUE BACKGROUND then press the FF OK repeatedly so that ON or OFF appears beside BLUE BACKGROUND 4 Press the EXIT STATUS button Automatic 0 peration Features 51 Automatic Playback W hen 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 Automatic Rewind W hen a tape is played fast forwarded or recorded to its end the VCR will rewind the tape to the beginning then stop The VCR will not rewind the tape if the end of the tape is reached during a One Touch Recording Details are on page 30 Memory Rewind Power Off W hen the PO W ER button is pressed while the VCR is rewinding a tape REW IN D PO W ER OFF will appear on the screen W hen the tape has finished rewinding the VCR will stop then turn itself off Tape Eject A tape can be ejected with the VCR power on or off but the VCR must be plugged in If a timer recording is programmed the and
51. en tested and labelled for use in two four six and eight hour VHS recorders a product that is used for commercial or institu tional purposes including but not limited to rental purposes WHERE IS SERVICE AVAILABLE W arranty service is available in all countries where the product is officially distributed by Philips Consumer Electronics Company In countries where Philips Consumer Electronics Company does not dis tribute the product the local Philips service organiza Philips Service Solutions Group P O Box 2976 Longview Texas 75606 tion will attempt to provide service although there may be a delay if the appropriate spare parts and technical manual s are not readily available MAKE SURE YOU KEEP Please keep your sales receipt or other document showing proof of purchase Attach it to this owner s manual and keep both nearby Also keep the original box and packing material in case you need to return your product BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE Please check your owner s manual before requesting service Adjustments of the controls discussed there may save you a service call TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE IN U S A PUERTO RICO OR U S VIRGIN ISLANDS Take the product to a Philips factory service center see enclosed list or authorized service center for repair W hen the product has been repaired you must pick up the unit at the center Centers may keep defective parts In U S A Puerto Rico and U S Vir
52. ess the EXIT STATUS button 5 Press the PLAY A button to start tape playback During playback Hi Fi stereo may temporarily revert to normal audio when you adjust tracking This is normal If Hi Fi stereo continually reverts to normal audio during playback you may want to press the FF OK button to select MONO at step 3 Only tapes recorded in Hi Fi stereo will play in Hi Fi stereo Tapes recorded in normal audio will play in normal audio You may also select HIFI or MONO by pressing the VCR button then repeatedly pressing the AUDIO M UTE button on the remote control 46 Video Stabilizer You can correct vertical vibration when playing back tapes W hen VIDEO STABILIZER is set to ON vertical vibration will be cor rected automatically VIDEO STABILIZER is set to O FF when you receive the VCR Follow the steps below to set VIDEO STABILIZER to ON 1 Press the VCR button then press the MENU button SELECT A V CHOOSE OK VCR SET UP TUNER SET UP INITIAL SET UP TO END PUSH EXIT 2 Press the PLAY A or STOP V button to select VCR SET UP then press the FF OK button SELECT A V CHOOSE OK ON SCREEN MODE ON BLUE BACKGROUND ON TIMER REC SPEED MANUAL VIDEO STABILIZER OFF AUDIO OUT HIFI STEREO SAP STEREO TO END PUSH EXIT 3 Press the PLAY A or STOP V button to select VIDEO STABILIZER then press the FF gt OK button so that ON appears beside VIDEO
53. gin Islands all implied warranties including implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to the duration of this express warranty Because some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty may last this limitation may not apply to you TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE IN CANADA Please contact Philips at 1 800 661 6162 French Speaking 1 800 363 7278 English Speaking In Canada this warranty is given in lieu of all other warranties No other warranties are expressed or implied including any implied warranties of mer chantability or fitness for a particular purpose Philips is not liable under any circumstances for any direct indirect special incidental or consequential damages howsoever incurred even if notified of the possibility of such damages REMEMBER Please record below the model and serial numbers found on the product Also please fill out and mail your warranty registration card promptly It will be easier for us to notify you if necessary MODEL SERIAL This warranty gives you specific legal rights You may have other rights which vary from state to state 903 242 4800 EL4946E009 MAC 6108 12 98 Index 57 ac power cord 24 accessories 60 ant enna in jack 6 9 24 audio in out jacks 23 24 41 44 52 audio mute button 21 auto matic playback 51 rewind 51 batteries 5 blue background 50 cable box codes 27 conne
54. he clock make sure The VCR power is on The VCR light appears on the display panel If it does not press the VCR TV button once Channels are set up You make each entry within one minute of the previous entry To set the clock manually follow the steps on pages 13 14 To use VORTV POWER ORT Time Zone Selection go to page 15 To use Manual PBS Channel Selection go to page 16 To use Automatic PBS Channel Selection go to page 17 CBL DBS Tv QUICK PROGRAMMING Manual Clock Setting D S l Press the VCR button then press the MENU button SELECT A V CHOOSE OK VCR SET UP TUNER SET UP INITIAL SET UP 7A TO END PUSH EXIT N C 2 2 V Press the PLAY A or STOP Y button to select INITIAL OOOO SET UP then press the FF OK button ron SELECT A V CHOOSE OK PHILIPS gt CLOCK LAN GUAGE EN GLISH VCR PLUS CH TO END PUSH EXIT 3 Press the PLAY A or STOP Y button to select CLOCK then press the FF OK button TIME AM A ene To program the VCR so its clock ec cae will automatically move forward one am AT hour in April and turn back one TO SET PUSH AY THEN OK hour in October see page 18 ee To make corrections follow steps 1 3 then press the FF OK button until the item you want to correct is flashing Press the PLAY or STOP W button to enter the correct information Press the EXIT STATUS button Instructions continue on page 14 14
55. he time appears on the display panel repeatedly to make the time appear If appears on the display panel after you turn off the VCR the VCR could not find the time Use a different method to en id panel When thE ven set the clock i PHILIPS 16 Setting the Clock cont d Manual PBS Channel Selection Press the VCR button then press the MENU button 2 Press the PLAY A or STOP V button to select INITIAL SET UP then press the FF gt OK button VCR TV POWER EJECT Press the PLAY A or STOP Y button to select CLOCK then press the FF OK button If AUTO CLOCK is set to OFF PBS CH will not be available in the menu If this happens press the FF OK button to select AUTO CLOCK then press the PLAY A or STOP button to set AUTO CLOCK to ON TIME AM DATE 01 01 99 AUTO CLOCK ON PBS AUTO DST AUTO TIME ZONE AUTO TO SET PUSH AY THEN OK TO END PUSH EXIT 4 Press the FF gt OK button to select PBS CH gt Press the PLAY A or STOP V button repeatedly to select the station number of your PBS channel 6 Press the EXIT STATUS button 7 An on screen message will ask you to turn off the VCR Press the POWER button to turn off the VCR Auto will flash in the display panel until the clock is set Leave the VCR power off until the clock is set If appears on the display panel after you turn off the VCR the VCR could not find the time Repeat steps 1 6 above
56. ic head cleaner but the video Do not mix alkaline and manganese heads eventually will require cleaning or replacement O nly an batteries authorized service center should perform this service Do not mix old and new batteries 6 Hookups without a Cable Box The basic VCR TV connection antenna cable to VCR to TV is shown below If you have a Cable Box or a Direct Broadcast System please refer to pages 8 9 After you hook up the VCR please go to page 10 to turn on the VCR The VRA651 is illustrated here The VRA451 has singe AUDIO IN OUT Jacks Disconnect the antenna or cable from your TV Antenna Indoor Outdoor 300 ohm ANTENNA IN Jack on back of TV Cable 75 ohm via es the antenna or cable to the ANT enna IN Jack on the back of the Antenna Indoor Outdoor 300 ohm OOCOOO00O0 DOUOOO000 Hookups without a Cable Box cont d 7 Connect the RF coaxial cable supplied to the RF OUT Jack on the back of the VCR and to the ANTENNA IN Jack on the TV You may use either a snap on type or screw on type of coaxial cable whichever you prefer A snap on type is sup plied Oi m Antenna or Cable RF OUT tear 9 T Antenna In Jack on back of TV example
57. ideo cable to connect the VIDEO OUT Jack on VCR 1 to the VIDEO IN Jack on VCR 2 Unauthorized recording of copyright ed television programs video tapes or other materials may infringe on the rights of copyright owners and violate copyright laws If a program has copy guard protec tion it may not record clearly Audio and video cables are not included The VCR in the figure above is the VRA651 If you have the VRA451 use a single plug monaural audio cable to connect the AUDIO OUT Jack on VCR 1 to the AUDIO IN Jack on VCR 2 To stop copying tapes press the STOP EJECT button on VCR 2 then press the STOP EJECT button on VCR 1 If you connect the audio and video cables to the AUDIO VIDEO In jacks on the front of VCR 2 you must select A V IN FRONT at step 4 If you connect the audio and video cables to the AUDIO VIDEO IN jacks on the back of VCR 2 you must select A V IN REAR at step 4 42 Index Search W hen you make a recording the VCR automatically places an index code at the beginning of the recording Essentially an index code is a type of bookmark for your tape This feature is useful if you have several different programs recorded on a single tape Fast forward or rewind to the next or previous index code on the tape by following the steps below 1 Press the VCR button 2 Make sure the VCR is in VCR position The VCR light will appear on the display panel when the VCR is in VCR position If
58. in SP for about 110 minutes and in SLP for about 30 minutes quU Ad Approximately 110 minutes Approximately 30 minutes VL pe Follow the steps below to set TIMER REC SPEED to AUTO 1 Press the VCR button then press the MENU button N SELECT A Y CHOOSE OK O C amp O VCR SET UP y TUNER SET UP INITIAL SET UP TO END PUSH EXIT 2 Press the PLAY A or STOP V button to select VCR SET UP then press the FF gt OK button SELECT A Y CHOOSE OK ON SCREEN MODE BLUE BACKGROUND TIMER REC SPEED VIDEO STABILIZER AUDIO OUT PHILIPS STEREO SAP STEREO TO END PUSH EXIT Press the PLAY A or STOP V button to select TIMER REC SPEED then press the FF gt OK button so that AUTO appears beside TIMER REC SPEED To turn off this feature press the FF OK button so that MAN UAL appears beside TIMER REC SPEED SELECT A Y CHOOSE OK ON SCREEN MODE ON BLUE BACKGROUND ON TIMER REC SPEED AUTO VIDEO STABILIZER OFF AUDIO OUT HIFI STEREO SAP STEREO TO END PUSH EXIT Some distortion may appear on the tape when the tape speed changes AUDIO OUT and STEREO SAP will not appear in the VCR SET UP Press the EXIT STATUS button menu if you have the VRA451 Rerecording Tape Duplication 41 The instructions on this page show you how to copy tapes The illustration uses two VRA651 VCRs Different VCRs may operate differently To duplicate a tape make the connections shown then follow Step
59. 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 If the VCR light does not appear press the VCR TV button once You have programmed the VCR Plus and Cable TV channel numbers Details are on pages 32 33 Complete each step within 60 seconds of completing the previous step If you don t you may start again at step 1 1 Press the VCR button 2 Press the TIMER button SELECT A V CHOOSE OK CBL DBS TV VCR TV POWER EJECT VOL MENU CH A CO f EXIT STATUS a CO TIMER v E C gt VCR PLUS QUICK PROGRAMMING PROGRAM REVIEW TO END PUSH EXIT PHILIPS Press the PLAY A or STOP V button to select VCR PLUS4 then press the FF gt OK button CR PLUS PROG CODE VCR PLUS M TO END PUSH EXIT 4 Use the Number buttons to enter the PlusCode program ming number of the program you wish to record This number is different for every program VCR PLUS PROG CODE VCR PLUS 1234 i If you enter an incorrect PlusCode programming number at step 4 TO need Ce ER ERROR RE ENTER CODE will flash TO END PUSH EXIT on the screen after step 5 Enter the correct PlusCode programming num ber Timer Recording with the VCR Plus Programming System cont d 35 Press the FF gt OK button If the VCR PLUS and CABLE TV channel lists appear on the screen the CABLE TV chan
60. jack Press to change the setting of a menu item or to advance to another menu MENU EXIT Button Press to access or remove the To access these jacks gently flip VCR menu down the plastic cover VCR TV Button Press to select the signal that your TV receives VCR Position Use to watch a tape to watch a program while recording it or to watch a TV broadcast using the CH annel A W or Number buttons to change channels at the VCR The VCR light will appear on the display panel when the VCR is in VCR position TV Position Use to watch TV or to watch one program while recording another Details are on page 31 The VCR light will not appear on the display panel when the VCR is in TV position Press to play a tape Press to release Slow Still or Search mode and return to normal playback Details are on page 48 REC ord OTR Button Press once to record Details are on page 29 Press repeatedly to start a O ne Touch Recording Details are on page 30 CH annel A V Buttons Press to scan through the VCR s channels D uring tape playback press to manually adjust the track ing Details are on page 51 Press to select an item in the VCR s on screen menu 24 Rear Panel ANT enna IN Jack Connect your antenna or cable here Details are on pages 6 9 AUDIO OUT Jacks Connect cables going to the AUDIO IN jacks of a camcorder another VCR or an audio system here Details are on pages 41 and 44 The VRA451 has a si
61. light will flash on the display panel The recording length will not appear on the screen if ON SCREEN MODE is set to OFF OTR 0 30 SLP 4 To stop an OTR before recording is finished press the STOP W button To cancel the O TR but continue recording press the REC ord O TR button repeatedly until REC appears in the upper left corner of the TV screen ON SCREEN MODE cannot be set to OFF Details are on page 25 The O light will remain on the dis play panel CBL DBS TV VCR TV POWER EJECT To check the time remaining for an OTR after the OTR is in progress press the EXIT STATUS button The remaining time will appear on the screen The recording length will not appear on the screen if ON SCREEN MODE is set to OFF To change the recording length while an OTR is in progress press the REC ord OTR button until the desired length appears on the VCR display panel The desired length also will appear on the screen if ON SCREEN M ODE is set to ON or COUNTER If the preset time for a timer record ing comes up during an OTR the OTR has priority Recording One Channel Watching Another 31 Press the VCR button 2 Press the REC ord OTR button to start a recording of the current channel Details are on page 29 3 Press the VCR TV button to put the VCR in TV position The VCR light will disappear from the display panel 4 Use the TV remote control to select the channel you wan
62. material within Thank you for your confidence in PHILIPS MAGNAVO X You ve sour untimey ausa an electi ical stock selected one of the best built best backed products available For the safety of everyone in your today And we ll do everything in our power to keep you happy household please do not remove prod with your purchase for many years to come uct covering As a member of the PHILIPS MAGNAVOX family you re enti The exclamation point calls attention to features for which tled to protection by one of the most comprehensive warranties you should read the enclosed literature and outstanding service networks in the industry closely to prevent operating and main W hat s more your purchase guarantees you ll receive all the infor tenance problems mation and special offers for which you qualify plus easy access to WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR accessories from our convenient home shopping network 2 he THISEQUIPAENT TO nat And most importantly you can count on our uncompromising OR MOISTURE commitment to your total satisfaction CAUTION To prevent electric All of this is our way of saying welcome and thanks for investing in J shock match wide blade of plug to a PHILIPS MAGNAVO X product wide slot and fully Ine ATTENTION Pour viter les choc lectriques introduire la lame la plus Sincerely large de la fiche dans la borne corre spondante de la prise et pousser jusqu au fond For Customer Use Robe
63. nel has not been set for the VCR PLUS channel of the program you have set in step 4 Press the Number buttons to enter the CABLE TV channel number from your list on page 32 then press the FF amp OK button If you want to record the program one time only go to step 7 You also may press the N umber 8 DAILY or Number 9 W EEKLY button repeatedly to select a ONE TIME PRO GRAM If you want to record the program daily press the Number 8 DAILY button so that DAILY PROGRAM appears at the top of the screen The VCR will record a program every day from Monday through Friday starting at the same time and recording for the same length of time If you want to record the program every week press the Number 9 W EEKLY button so that WEEKLY PRO GRAM appears at the top of the screen The VCR will record a program on the same day at the same time for the same length of time every week DAILY Mir eee PROGRAM CHANNEL 12 START 08 00 PM STOP 10 00 PM REC SPEED SLP DATE 07 31 99 SATURDAY SET DAILY 8 OR W EEKLY 9 TO END PUSH EXIT 7 Press the SPEED button to select the tape speed The selected tape speed SP or SLP will appear beside REC SPEED Press the EXIT STATUS button PRO GRAM W AS COM PLETED PLEASE TURN OFF VCR FOR TIMER RECORDING should appear on the screen If PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED appears begin again from step 1 After five seconds the on screen display will disappear Press the
64. nge AUDIO OUT Jack The VRA651 pictured has Right and Left AUDIO OUT Jacks AUDIO IN Jacks Connect cables coming from the AUDIO OUT jacks of a cam corder another VCR or an audio source here Details are on page 41 The VRA451 has a single AUDIO IN Jack The VRA651 pic tured has Right and Left AUDIO IN Jacks VRA651 JODBDUBUEU DUDBHBHDU CH3 CH4 Switch Set to channel 3 or 4 to use your TV with your VCR Set your TV to the same channel Details are on pages 6 9 VIDEO IN Jack Connect a cable coming from the VIDEO OUT jack of a camcorder or another VCR here Details are on page 41 VIDEO OUT Jack Connect a cable going to the VIDEO IN jack of a cam corder or another VCR here Details are on pages 41 and 44 RF OUT Jack Use the supplied RF coaxial cable to connect this jack to the ANTENNA AC Power Cord IN Jack on your TV or to the IN Jack Connect to a wall outlet 120 V to supply power to on your Cable Box D BS if applicable the VCR Details are on pages 6 9 On Screen Status Displays 25 An on screen status display which includes the current VCR operation and other information see illustration will appear when you press the EXIT STATUS button or certain function but tons The contents of the status display will vary ON SCREEN MODE ON e W henever you press the
65. nt 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 1 To remove the battery compartment lid push in the tab then pull up the lid 2 Place two AA batteries inside the battery compartment with their and ends aligned as indicated 3 Replace the battery compartment lid Using the Remote Control e 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 D BS then press the CBL D BS button before pressing other Cable Box D BS operation buttons Erase Protection Video cassettes have record tabs to ensure that recordings are not erased accidentally 1 se To prevent accidental erasure break off the tab with a screwdriver IN 2 2 q To record again cover the hole with cellophane tape VCR Maintenance e Remove any light adhesive stick on notes from the video cassette before putting the cassette in the VCR Removable labels can jam the VCR The remote control and its batteries e Periodic maintenance is required to maintain your VCR s perfor are supplied mance Your VCR has an automat
66. press this button to select an item in the TV menu CH annel A Y Button After pressing the CBL DBS TV or VCR button press to scan through the channels of the Cable Box D BS TV or VCR Remote Control Buttons cont d 21 VCR TV Button After pressing the VCR button press this button to select the signal that your TV receives VCR Position Use to watch a tape to watch a program while recording it or to CBL DBS TV VOR watch a TV broadcast using the C H annel A Y or Number buttons VCR TV POWER EJECT to change channels at the VCR The VCR light will appear on the display panel when the VCR is in VCR posi tion TV Position Use to watch TV selecting channels at the TV or to watch one program while recording another Details are on page 31 The VCR light will not appear when the VCR is in TV posi tion After pressing the TV button press this button to select TV mode or Auxiliary mode at the TV QUICK PROGRAMMING SPEED Button Press to select the recording speed SP or SLP Details are on pages 37 and 52 EXIT STATUS Button Press to exit the on screen menus Press to bring up the status display for five seconds Details are on page 25 W hen tape playback is stopped press repeatedly to see the real time counter the current channel or the current time on the display panel D uring tape playback press repeat edly to see the current time or the real time counter on
67. rd tab 5 recording basic 29 one channel watching another remote control buttons 20 21 Sensor 22 using 5 repeat playback 48 rerecording 41 reverse searching 48 rew ind lt button 20 23 48 rf coaxial cable 7 9 52 rf out jack 6 9 24 safety precautions 3 second audio broadcast 43 44 skip search button 21 slow motion 48 slp 37 52 smartclock 16 17 smartpicture 47 Sp 37 52 specifications 53 speed button 21 sqp 28 standard play 37 52 start buttons 36 38 stereo broadcast 43 44 still pause button 23 still slow buttons 21 still picture 48 stop W button 20 stop buttons 36 38 stop eject button 23 super long play 37 52 table of contents 4 tape duplication 41 eject 51 speed 37 52 speed lights 22 time remaining 25 time zone selection 15 timer button 21 light 22 recordin 34 39 checking 39 Clearing 39 helpful hints 54 programming 34 38 reviewing 39 speed setting 40 with vcr plus programming system 32 F tracking adjustment tv button 20 controls 26 hookups 6 9 44 position 21 remote control code 26 vcr button 20 light 22 position 21 vcr plus channels 32 33 vcr plus programming system setting up 32 34 35 timer recording vcr tv button 21 23 video in out jacks 23 244144 52 stabilizer 46 tapes 5 37 vol ume A F button 20 warranty 56 weekly button 34 38 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES The following items are supplied with your VCR they are provided to help you use or set up yo
68. ress the FF gt OK button repeatedly to review all pro grammed timer recordings Or press the REW ind lt button to return to the previous screen While the information is on the screen you may change any of the information except the program number Refer to pages 36 38 To cancel the timer recording press the CLEAR button You will either see the next timer recording or the menu will dis 7 W hen all programmed timer recordings have been dis played the menu will disappear Or press the EXIT STA TUS button to remove the menu CBL DBS TV VCR IV POWER EJECT QUICK PROGRAMMING SMARTPICTURE PHILIPS To stop a timer recording that is in progress press the POW ER button on the remote control If you change the time or date and the new time conflicts with another timer recording the timer recording you are adjusting will be erased It will not appear in the PROGRAM REVIEW menu and will not take place See page 54 for more hints 40 Timer Recording Speed Setting If a program is recording in SP and there is not enough tape to record the entire program the VCR automatically switches to SLP to allow complete recording if TIMER REC SPEED is set to AUTO This feature is especially useful when you set a timer recording for a program that is more than two hours long For example when you record a program of 140 minutes in length onto a 120 minute tape the program is recorded
69. rogram selected VRA651 only Real time counter Tape time remaining SmartPicture setting If ON SCREEN MODE is set to ON or COUNTER You may bring up the status dis play at any time by pressing the EXIT STATUS button The excep tion is during Slow Search or Still mode The display will appear for about five seconds Channel numbers when tuned will appear for a few seconds W hen tape playback is stopped press the EXIT STATUS button repeatedly to see the current time real time counter or current chan nel number on the display panel During tape playback press the EXIT STATUS button repeatedly to see the current time or real time counter on the display panel The channel will not appear Depending on the type of tape used the tape time remaining may not appear right away or may not be correct Also may appear or the display may flash AUDIO OUT and STEREO SAP will not appear at step 2 if you have the VRA451 26 Setting the Remote Control to O perate a TV SM OM S ire s uns DACH s T Steps to set the remote control code 1 2 Find the code for your TV Point the remote control at your TV Press the TV but ton then press the POWER button If your TV turns on or off try the CH annel A W button If your remote control oper ates the TV you re finished If your TV doesn t turn on or off or if the CH annel A W button doesn t work go
70. rol will still operate your TV or Cable Box DBS if you have set it to do so Details are on pages 26 27 The VCR power will not come on automatically if you insert a tape Timer recordings will take place as scheduled M ake sure a tape is in the VCR M ake sure the VCR power is off before the recording s scheduled start time The dash will reappear on the display panel when the timer recording is finished If you press the POWER button on the VCR to stop a timer recording that is in progress recording will stop and Child Lock will be reactivated immediately Pressing the POW ER button on the remote control will not affect the timer recording 2 To cancel Child Lock press and hold the POW ER button on the remote control for more than seven seconds until the VCR power comes on The dash will disappear from the display panel PHILIPS e If you lose your remote control when Child Lock is on contact Philips 50 Blue Background If you want the TV screen to be solid blue when a weak signal is received set BLUE BACKGROUND to ON The screen will be blue and the sound will be muted O r if you want to receive the weak signal set BLUE BACKGROUND to OFF W hen you select a channel that is receiving a weak signal you will see and hear the 1 static in the TV programming W hen you receive your VCR BLUE BACKGROUND is set to ON To set BLUE BACKGROUND to ON or OFF follow these steps 1 Press the VCR button th
71. rt Minkhorst Enter below the Serial No President and Chief Executive O fficer which is located on the rear of the cabinet Retain this information for future refer ence Model No Serial No P S Remember to get the most from your PHILIPS MAGNAVOX product you must return your Warranty Registration Card within 10 days So please mail it to us right now gt Ja E LN 2E MAGNAVOX IZ Joao AO IUS FT EST 0 27747 M o RTI OSTEO a E Vo Ao W elcome to your VCR owner s manual Introduction 3 This manual describes the VRA451 and the VRA651 The VRA451 is a monaural single sound source sys tem while the VRA651 is a stereo system O therwise the two models are exactly the same In this manual the VRA 651 is illustrated The VRA451 has singe AUDIO IN OUT Jacks Otherwise the VRA451 looks exactly like the VRA 651 This manual has seven sections Setting Up Your VCR Description of Controls Basic O perations Recording Playing Additional Features and Information You May N eed The instructions explain all of the VCR s features which are listed below Features Automatic C hannel Setup Automatic Clock Setting Automatic H ead Cleaner Blue Background Child Lock D aylight Savings Time Hi Fi Stereo Tape Playback VRA651 only Index Search Multi Channel Television Sound MTS System VRA651 only 19 Micron H ead O n Screen Menus in English Spanish or French Quick Programming Remote Control with Capability to O perate T
72. s 1 6 You may use the AUDIO and VIDEO In jacks on the front of VCR 2 instead if you prefer VCR2 Recording VCR VCR 1 Playing VCR 3 Use an RF coaxial cable to connect the RF OUT Jack on VCR 2 to the TV s ANTENNA IN Jack ooon OOOOUCUOU 1 Use audio cables to connect the AUDIO OUT Jacks on VCR 1 to the AUDIO IN Jacks on VCR 2 1 VCR 1 will play your tape Insert a prerecorded tape in VCR 1 If the tape does not have a record tab playback begins If this happens press the STO P EJECT button on VCR 1 once VCR 2 will record your tape Insert a blank tape in VCR 2 Make sure the VCR power is on and the VCR is in VCR position The VCR light will appear on the display panel If it does not press the VCR TV button once 3 Turn on the TV set it to channel 3 or 4 whichever channel the CH3 CH4 switch on VCR 2 is set to 4 Point the remote control at VCR 2 Press the VCR but ton then press the Number buttons 0 0 Press the CH annel A W button so that A V IN FRONT or A V IN REAR appears on the screen 5 Point the remote control at VCR 2 Press the SPEED but ton to select SP or SLP 6 Press the PLAY button on VCR 1 and the REC ord OTR button on VCR 2 at the same time The light will appear on the VCR 2 display panel 2 Use a v
73. step 3 on page 36 Leave the Cable Box DBS on for a timer recording The VRA651 is illustrated here The VRA451 has singe AUDIO IN O UT Jacks VCR Cable Box DBS C MN RR OODUO0000 N RF our HS CHA C able signal RF coaxial cable TV s ANTENNA IN jack RF coaxial cable Connections 1 Connect a Cable signal to the IN jack on the Cable Box DBS 2 Use an RF coaxial cable supplied to connect the O UT jack on the Cable Box D BS to the AN T enna IN jack on the VCR 3 Use a second RF coaxial cable to connect the RF OUT jack on the VCR to the TV s ANTENNA IN jack Recording Viewing Any Channel 1 W ith the VCR on and in VCR position the VCR light will appear on the display panel use the CH annel A W button to set the VCR to the Cable Box D BS output channel channel 03 or 04 2 Set the TV to the same channel to which you set the VCR Set the CH3 CH4 switch on the VCR to the same channel 3 Select the channel you want to view record at the C able Box D BS Hookups with a Cable Box Direct Broadcast System cont d 9 With this connection You may watch one channel while recording another You may not record scrambled channels 1 VCR ULILILIICILILI NS C able signal RF coaxial RF coaxial cable cable Connections
74. t to watch at the TV Or if the VCR remote control Operates your TV press the TV button then use the CH annel A V button to select the channel you want to watch at the TV The channel selected with the TV controls will appear on the screen while the channel you previously selected to record is being recorded The O light will appear on the display panel 5 To return to the channel being recorded use the TV remote control to select channel 03 or 04 whichever chan nel the CH3 CH 4 switch on the back of the VCR is set to Or if the VCR remote control operates your TV press the TV button then use the CH annel A V button to select channel 03 or 04 QUICK PROGRAMMING Etpe Es START STOP DATE 4 Cs Cs DBS DALY WEEKLY 5 SPEED o CLEAR PHILIPS Press the VCR button 7 Press the VCR TV button to put the VCR in VCR posi tion The VCR light will appear on the display panel The chan nel being recorded will appear on the screen 8 To stop the recording press the STOP V button If you use a Cable Box DBS you may not be able to watch one chan nel while recording another See pages 8 9 for details 32 Setting Up the VCR Plus Programming System First fill in the boxes on this page It will only take a few minutes and you must do it if you want the VCR Plus programming system to work properly Since the channel numbers of the stations you receive may not be the same as th
75. tape is missing and you turn off the VCR to set a timer recording the VCR will eject the tape The and Cassette Inside lights will blink on the display panel Noon is 12 p m midnight is 12 a m If you are using a C able Box D BS enter the C able Box D BS output channel 03 or 04 at step 3 on page 36 then select the channel to be recorded at the Cable Box DBS Leave the Cable Box D BS on for the timer recording e e Tape can t be inserted Insert the tape window side up with the record tab facing you Make sure a tape isn t already in the VCR by pressing the STO P EJECT button on the VCR or the EJECT button on the remote control Gently push the center of the tape as you put it in the VCR N ever force a tape into the VCR Helpful Hints cont d 55 Tape can t be removed Make sure the power plug is completely connected to an AC alternating current outlet The motor cylinder rotates even when the VCR is in Stop mode To enable the quick play mechanism the cylinder will rotate for about five minutes This is normal The quick play mechanism enables the tape mechanism to switch from Stop mode to Play mode in one second There is no playback picture or the playback picture is noisy or contains streaks Make sure the TV is on the same channel as the VCR s CH3 CH4 switch Details are on pages 6 9 Make sure the VCR is in VCR position Details are on pages 21 22 Make sure channel 3 or 4 is properly a
76. though the VCR will play tapes recorded in LP LP will not appear on the display panel or in the on screen status display SLP super long play slowest tape speed recording playback time for a T120 tape is approximately six hours SP standard play fastest tape speed recording playback time for a T120 tape is approximately two hours best picture quality VCR video cassette recorder VIDEO IN OUT Jacks jacks located on the front and back of the VCR which are used to record video from another source IN or to send video to another source OUT Specifications 53 cabana H NC ss Four heads VRA451 Four heads with Hi Fi stereo VRA651 Video Signal EIA standards N TSC color Antenna VHF UHF 75 ohm external antenna terminal VHF Output Signal Channel 3 or 4 switchable 75 ohms unbalanced Power Requirement 120V AC 60 Hz Power Consumption 17 W VRA451 19 W VRA651 Operating Temperature 41 F 5 C to 104 F 40 C Relative Humidity 10 to 80 Weight 7 1 Ibs 3 2 kg Dimensions 14 3 16 W x 3 3 4 H x 11 1 8 D 360 mm x 94 5 mm x 281 mm Tuner Broadcast Channels VHF 2 13 UHF 14 69 Cable TV Channels VHF 2 13 Midband A 1 Superband J W Hyperband A 5 A 1 Special C hannel 5A Ultraband 37 94 100 125 NOTE Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice 54 Helpful Hints If you are having probl
77. u will only get stereo sound if you use audio cables to connect the AUDIO OUT Jacks on the VCR to the AUDIO IN Jacks on your TV The TV must be in Line Input mode See your TV owner s manual for details W hen you connect the AUDIO OUT Jacks on your VCR to the AUDIO IN Jacks on your TV the stereo light on the TV might not glow This is normal If the VCR indicates you are receiving a stereo broadcast you are STEREO will appear in the status display The VCR ejects the tape when the REC ord OTR button is pressed or when the VCR power is turned off to set a timer recording Make sure the tape has a record tab Details are on page 5 The remote control is not available or the remote control will not access the VCR s on screen menu Use the front panel buttons to access the menu You cannot access the TIMER menu using the front panel buttons Details are on page 23 56 Limited Warranty VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER 90 Days Free Labor One Year Parts Exchange This product must be carried in for repair WHO IS CO VERED You must have proof of purchase to receive warran ty service A sales receipt or other document show ing that you purchased the product is considered proof of purchase WHAT IS CO VERED W arranty coverage begins the day you buy your product For 90 days thereafter all parts will be repaired or replaced and labor is free From 90 days to one year from the day of purchase all parts will be repaired or replaced
78. ur VCR Remote Control 4835 218 37245 RF Coaxial Cable 75 ohm Two AA Batteries 4835 138 17012 4835 323 27011 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES The following additional items are not provided with your VCR but they are designed for use with your new VCR To order these optional accessories contact us at Philips Parts amp Accessories M arketing D epartment 401 East Old Andrew Johnson Highway P O Box 555 Jefferson City TN 37760 1 800 851 8885 Stereo Audio and Video Cables 6 feet VHS Cassette Rewinder M61106 gold connectors M61117 M61105 color coded connectors Three Cassette Storage C ases plastic Fits VHS and Beta cassettes Six High grade VHS T 120 Cassettes M61104 MHG 1206 This owner s manual is made of recyclable materials Remember to recycle As an ENERGY Star Partner Philips Consumer Electronics Company has determined that this product meets the i f ENERGY SrAR guidelines for energy efficiency 1B8109E002 ENERGY Srar is a U S registered mark LPT0204 001A pe

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