Video Cassette Recorder
VRA451
VRA651
O wne r ’s Manual
Im p o r t a n t !
Re t u r n yo u r W a r r a n t y Re g is t r a t io n
C a r d w it h in 1 0 d a ys . S e e w h y in s id e .
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Introduction 3
W elcom e to your VCR owner’s m anual.
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. Otherwise, the two models are exactly the same. In this manual,
the VRA651 is illustrated. (The VRA451 has single AUDIO IN/OUT Jacks. Otherwise, the VRA451 looks
exactly like the VRA651.)
This manual has seven sections: Setting Up Your VCR; Description of Controls; Basic Operations;
Recording; Playing; Additional Features; and Information You May Need. The instructions explain all of the
VCR’s features, which are listed below.
Features
• Automatic Channel Setup
• Automatic Clock Setting
• Automatic Head Cleaner
• Blue Background
• Child Lock
• Daylight-Savings Time
• Hi-Fi Stereo Tape Playback (VRA651 only)
• Index Search
• Multi-Channel Television Sound (MTS) System (VRA651 only)
• 19 Micron Head
• On-Screen Menus in English, Spanish, or French
• Quick Programming
• Remote Control with Capability to Operate TV, Cable Box, and
Direct Broadcast System (DBS)
• Repeat Play
• Skip Search
• SmartPictureTM
• VCR Plus+ Programming System
• Video Stabilizer
Safety Precautions
W arning: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose
this equipm ent to rain or m oisture.
Federal Com m unications Com m ission (FCC) W arning:
Any unauthorized changes or m odifications to this equip-
m ent void the user’s authority to operate it.
This VCR, equipped with a High Quality (HQ) System, is compati-
ble with existing Video Home System (VHS) equipment. Philips
Consumer Electronics recommends that you use only video cas-
sette tapes that are labelled with the
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 equipped with S-VHS Quasi Playback (SQPB),
allowing you to play S-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).
Note 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 National Electrical Code, which provides guidelines for
proper 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.
Helpful Hints
• 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.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
The ENERGY STAR® name and logo are registered marks of the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency. As an ENERGY 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 PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development
Corporation. The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar
Development Corporation.
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4 Table of Contents
Setting Up Your VCR
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Before Using Your VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Hookups without a Cable Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7
Hookups with a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9
Turning on Your VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Automatic Channel Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-12
Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-17
Daylight-Savings Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Language Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Description of Controls
Remote Control Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-21
Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
On-Screen Status Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Setting the Remote Control to Operate a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Setting the Remote Control to Operate a Cable Box/DBS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Basic O perations
Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Recording
One-Touch Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Recording One Channel/Watching Another . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Setting Up the VCR Plus+ Programming System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32-33
Timer Recording with the VCR Plus+ Programming System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34-35
Quick Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36-39
Timer Recording Speed Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Rerecording (Tape Duplication) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Playing
Index Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Multi-Channel Television Sound System (VRA651 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43-44
Hi-Fi Stereo Tape Playback (VRA651 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Video Stabilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
SmartPicture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Playback Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Additional Features
Child Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Blue Background . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Automatic Operation Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Inform ation You May Need
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Helpful Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54-55
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
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Before Using Your VCR 5
Rem oving the Plastic Cover from the Front Panel
A thin, plastic cover may protect the front panel of your VCR.
Before using the VCR, lift a corner of the plastic, then peel it off.
Putting Batteries in the Rem ote Control
1
1
To rem ove the battery com partm ent lid, push in the tab,
then pull up the lid.
2
Place two AA batteries inside the battery com partm ent
2
3
with their and – ends aligned as indicated.
+
3
Replace the battery com partm ent lid.
Using the Rem ote Control
• Do not put objects between the remote control and the VCR.
• Point the remote control at the VCR’s remote sensor, then press
the VCR button before pressing other VCR operation buttons.
• Point the remote control at the TV, then press the TV button
before pressing other TV operation buttons.
• Point the remote control at the Cable Box/DBS, then press the
CBL/DBS button before pressing other Cable Box/DBS operation
buttons.
Erase Protection
Video cassettes have record tabs to ensure that recordings are
not erased accidentally.
1
1
To prevent accidental erasure, break off the tab with a
screwdriver.
2
2
To record again, cover the hole with cellophane tape.
VCR Maintenance
• Remove any light adhesive stick-on notes from the video cassette
before putting the cassette in the VCR. Removable labels can jam
the VCR.
• Periodic maintenance is required to maintain your VCR’s perfor-
mance. Your VCR has an automatic head cleaner, but the video
heads eventually will require cleaning or replacement. Only an
authorized service center should perform this service.
Helpful Hints
• The remote control and its batteries
are supplied.
• Do not mix alkaline and manganese
batteries.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
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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 single AUDIO IN/OUT Jacks.)
1
Disconnect the antenna or cable from your TV.
Antenna
Indoor/O utdoor
(300 ohm)
75
ANT /
CABLE
Ω
75Ω
ANT
/
CABLE
OR
ANTENNA IN
Jack
(on back of TV)
Cable
(75 ohm)
2
Connect the antenna or cable to the ANT(enna) IN Jack on the back of the
VCR.
Antenna
Indoor/O utdoor
(300 ohm)
IN
OUT
ANT.IN
R
L
AUDIO
RF OUT
VIDEO
CH3 CH4
IN
NT.IN
R
L
AUDIO
OR
RF OUT
VIDEO
CH3 CH4
Cable
(75 ohm)
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Hookups without a Cable Box (cont’d) 7
3
Connect the RF coaxial cable (supplied) to the RF O UT 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.)
IN
OUT
ANT.IN
R
L
AUDIO
RF OUT
VIDEO
CH3 CH4
Antenna
or Cable
75
ANT /
CABLE
⍀
IN
OUT
ANT.IN
75⍀
ANT
CABLE
/
L
DIO
RF OUT
VIDEO
Antenna In Jack
(on back of TV)
exam ple only
CH3 CH4
RF coaxial cable
4
Plug in the TV and the VCR.
5
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 sam e channel. For example, when playing a tape, if the CH3/CH4
switch is set to CH3, the TV should be on channel 3.
CH 4
or
CH 3
IN
OUT
ANT.IN
R
L
AUDIO
RF OUT
VIDEO
CH3 CH4
CH3 / CH4
Switch
IN
OUT
ANT.IN
R
L
AUDIO
RF OUT
VIDEO
CH3 CH4
CH3
CH4
6
You are ready to turn on the VCR. Please go to page 10 before turning on the
VCR.
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8 Hookups with a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System
There are two ways to connect your Cable Box/DBS to the VCR. W ith this connection:
• You may view any channel.
• You must select channels at the Cable Box/DBS. 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/DBS 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. When you enter the channel you want to record in a
timer recording, select channel 03 or 04 (the Cable Box/DBS output channel). (This is step 3 on page
36.) Leave the Cable Box/DBS on for a timer recording. (The VRA651 is illustrated here. The VRA451
has single AUDIO IN/OUT Jacks.)
VCR
2
Cable Box/DBS
IN
75
ANT /
CABLE
Ω
OUT
IN
OUT
ANT.IN
R
L
AUDIO
1
RF OUT
VIDEO
CH3 CH4
Cable signal
TV’s
ANTENNA
IN jack
RF coaxial
cable
3
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 OUT jack on
the Cable Box/DBS to the ANT(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
With the VCR on and in VCR position (the VCR light will appear
on the display panel), use the CH(annel) 8/9 button to set the
VCR to the Cable Box/DBS 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 Cable
Box/DBS.
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Hookups with a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System (cont’d) 9
W ith this connection:
• You may watch one channel while recording another.
• You may not record scrambled channels.
VCR
1
Cable Box/DBS
2
75
ANT /
CABLE
IN
OUT
Ω
ANT.IN
R
L
IN
AUDIO
OUT
RF OUT
IDEO
CH3 CH4
Cable signal
TV’s
ANTENNA
IN jack
3
RF coaxial cable
RF coaxial
cable
Connections
1
Connect a Cable signal to the VCR’s ANT(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/DBS to the TV’s ANTENNA IN jack.
Recording O ne Channel/W atching Another
1
Put the Cable Box/DBS on the same channel as the VCR’s
CH3/CH4 switch. Set the TV to the Cable Box/DBS 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) 8/9 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.)
Helpful Hint
• When you play a tape, make sure
the Cable Box/DBS is set to the
same channel as the CH3/CH4
switch on the VCR. Set the TV to
the Cable Box/DBS output channel
(03 or 04).
3
Select the channel you want to watch at the Cable Box/DBS.
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10 Turning on Your VCR
Before turning on your VCR, make sure batteries are in the
remote control and the VCR, TV, and Cable Box/DBS (if applica-
ble) are connected.
Turn on the TV.
2
6
Wait for the VCR to set up
channels.
1
Press the VCR button, then press the PO W ER button.
2
CBL / DBS
VCR/TV
TV
VCR
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.
1
POWER
EJECT
QUICK PROGRAMMING
SELECT , 9
+
+
1
START
2
STOP
3
DATE
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ENGLISH
ESPAÑOL
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DBS
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DAILY
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WEEKLY
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MAKE SELECTION OR
PUSH >/OK TO CONTINUE
SPEED
CLEAR
0
STILL/SLOW
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+
REW
FF
3
PLAY
Press the PLAY 8 or STO P 9 button to select the lan-
guage of the on-screen displays and m enus.
/OK
3-5
STOP
VOL
CH
MENU
4
EXIT/STATUS
TIMER
Press the FF :/O K button. The menu shown below will appear.
SKIP SEARCH
INDEX
AUDIO/MUTE
CONNECT ANTENNA OR CABLE
TO VCR
REC
SMARTPICTURE
/OTR
THEN PUSH >/OK KEY
OR . . .
FOR PLAY ONLY – PUSH STOP
5
Press the FF :/O K button to begin autom atic 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) 8/9 button, you’ll only scan through channels that you
receive.
Helpful Hints
• Auto or – – : – – may appear on
the display panel until the clock is
set.
• If you do not want to set up chan-
nels now, press the STOP 9 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.
6
When channels are set up, AUTO CH. SET COMPLETED will
appear on the screen briefly.
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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.
Wait for the VCR to set up
channels.
5
1
1
Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button.
CBL / DBS
VCR/TV
TV
VCR
SELECT , 9
CHOOSE >/OK
→
VCR SET UP
TUNER SET UP
INITIAL SET UP
POWER
EJECT
QUICK PROGRAMMING
+
+
1
START
2
STOP
3
DATE
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TO END PUSH EXIT
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4
DBS
7
5
DAILY
8
6
WEEKLY
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SPEED
CLEAR
0
Press the PLAY 8 or STO P 9 button to select TUNER
SET UP, then press the FF :/O K button.
STILL/SLOW
. . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . .
-
+
SELECT , 9
CHOOSE >/OK
REW
FF
2-4
1
PLAY
→
CABLE/ANTENNA
CABLE
AUTO CH. PROGRAMMING
ADD/DELETE CH.
/OK
STOP
VOL
CH
MENU
TO END PUSH EXIT
EXIT/STATUS
TIMER
3
SKIP SEARCH
INDEX
AUDIO/MUTE
Press the FF :/O K button repeatedly so that ANT (if you
have an antenna) or CABLE (if you have a cable connec-
tion) appears beside CABLE/ANTENNA.
REC
SMARTPICTURE
/OTR
4
Press the STO P 9 button to select AUTO CH. PRO-
GRAMMING, then press the FF :/O K button. AUTO CH.
SET PROCEEDING PLEASE WAIT and a scale that shows the
progress of channel setup will appear on the screen. The VCR will
memorize all the channels you receive.
5
W ait for a few m inutes while the VCR sets up channels.
When 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) 8/9 button, you will
scan only through channels you receive.
Helpful Hint
• 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) 8/9 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) 8/9 button to
select a channel other than 00.
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12 Automatic Channel Setup (cont’d)
Adding/Deleting Channels
1
Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button.
SELECT , 9
CHOOSE >/OK
CBL / DBS
VCR/TV
TV
VCR
→
VCR SET UP
TUNER SET UP
INITIAL SET UP
1
4
POWER
EJECT
QUICK PROGRAMMING
+
+
TO END PUSH EXIT
1
START
2
STOP
3
DATE
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DAILY
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WEEKLY
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2
Press the PLAY 8 or STO P 9 button to select TUNER
SPEED
CLEAR
0
SET UP, then press the FF :/O K button.
STILL/SLOW
. . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . .
SELECT , 9
CHOOSE >/OK
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+
→
CABLE/ANTENNA
CABLE
AUTO CH. PROGRAMMING
ADD/DELETE CH.
REW
FF
2-5
1
PLAY
/OK
STOP
TO END PUSH EXIT
VOL
CH
MENU
EXIT/STATUS
TIMER
3
Press the PLAY 8 or STO P 9 button to select
SKIP SEARCH
INDEX
AUDIO/MUTE
ADD/DELETE CH., then press the FF :/O K button.
6
SELECT , 9
REC
SMARTPICTURE
/OTR
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125
01
DELETED
DELETED
DELETED
ADDED
– – – –
>
02
03
ADDED
TO ADD/DELETE PUSH >/OK
TO END PUSH EXIT
4
Use the Num ber buttons, the CH (annel) 8/9 button, or
the PLAY 8 or STO P 9 buttons to select the channel
you want to add or delete. An arrow will appear beside the
selected channel.
5
Press the FF :/O K button so that DELETED or ADDED
appears beside the channel num ber.
6
Press the EXIT/STATUS button. Programming of the last
channel you added or deleted will appear on the screen.
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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. Cable Box/DBS users must set
the clock manually. Before you set the 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.
1
CBL / DBS
VCR/TV
TV
VCR
• 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
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.
POWER
EJECT
QUICK PROGRAMMING
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START
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Manual Clock Setting
SPEED
CLEAR
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1
STILL/SLOW
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Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button.
REW
FF
SELECT , 9
CHOOSE >/OK
PLAY
→
VCR SET UP
TUNER SET UP
INITIAL SET UP
2-3
/OK
STOP
VOL
CH
MENU
TO END PUSH EXIT
EXIT/STATUS
TIMER
2
SKIP SEARCH
INDEX
AUDIO/MUTE
Press the PLAY 8 or STO P 9 button to select INITIAL
SET UP, then press the FF :/O K button.
REC
SMARTPICTURE
/OTR
SELECT , 9
CHOOSE >/OK
→
CLOCK
LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
VCR PLUS+ CH.
TO END PUSH EXIT
3
Press the PLAY 8 or STO P 9 button to select CLO CK,
then press the FF :/O K button.
Helpful Hints
TIME
DATE
– – : – – AM
01/01/99
• To program the VCR so its clock
will automatically move forward one
hour in April and turn back one
hour in October, see page 18.
• 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 8 or
STOP 9 button to enter the correct
information. Press the EXIT/STATUS
button.
AUTO CLOCK ON
PBS CH.
D.S.T.
AUTO
AUTO
TIME ZONE AUTO
TO SET PUSH ,9 THEN >/OK
TO END PUSH EXIT
Instructions continue on page 14.
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14 Setting the Clock (cont’d)
4
Press the PLAY 8 or STO P 9 button repeatedly to set
the TIME. Every time you press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button,
the time changes in one-minute increments. If you press and hold
the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button, the time changes in 30-minute
increments.
CBL / DBS
VCR/TV
TV
VCR
W hen the tim e is correct, press the FF :/O K button.
POWER
EJECT
TIME
DATE
10 : 45AM
01/01/99
QUICK PROGRAMMING
AUTO CLOCK OFF
D.S.T. ON
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1
START
2
STOP
3
DATE
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WEEKLY
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TO SET PUSH ,9 THEN >/OK
TO END PUSH EXIT
SPEED
CLEAR
0
5
STILL/SLOW
. . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . .
-
+
Press the PLAY 8 or STO P 9 button repeatedly to set
the DATE (m onth and day). Every time you press the PLAY
8 or STOP 9 button, the day changes in one-day increments. If
you press and hold the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button, the day
changes in 15-day increments.
4-7
8
REW
FF
PLAY
/OK
STOP
VOL
CH
MENU
W hen the m onth and day are correct, press the FF :/O K
button.
EXIT/STATUS
TIMER
TIME
DATE
10 : 45AM
07/31/99
AUTO CLOCK OFF
D.S.T. ON
SKIP SEARCH
INDEX
AUDIO/MUTE
REC
SMARTPICTURE
/OTR
TO SET PUSH ,9 THEN >/OK
TO END PUSH EXIT
6
Press the PLAY 8 or STO P 9 button repeatedly to set
the YEAR. W hen the year is correct, press the FF :/O K
button. The day of the week will appear automatically.
TIME
DATE
10 : 45AM
07/31/99
SATURDAY
AUTO CLOCK OFF
D.S.T. ON
TO SET PUSH ,9 THEN >/OK
TO END PUSH EXIT
7
Press the FF :/O K button once again to skip “AUTO
CLO CK” and go to “D.S.T.” (Daylight Savings Tim e).
Press the PLAY 8 or STO P 9 button to set D.S.T. to O N
or O FF. If AUTO CLOCK is OFF, you may set D.S.T. to ON or
OFF only. For more information, please see page 18.
8
Press the EXIT/STATUS button.
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Setting the Clock (cont’d) 15
Tim e Zone Selection
1
1
Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button.
CBL / DBS
VCR/TV
TV
VCR
2
POWER
EJECT
Press the PLAY 8 or STO P 9 button to select INITIAL
SET UP, then press the FF :/O K button.
QUICK PROGRAMMING
7
+
+
SELECT , 9
CHOOSE >/OK
1
START
2
STOP
3
DATE
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→
CLOCK
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4
DBS
7
5
DAILY
8
6
WEEKLY
9
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LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
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VCR PLUS+ CH.
SPEED
CLEAR
0
TO END PUSH EXIT
STILL/SLOW
. . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . .
-
+
REW
FF
PLAY
3
Press the PLAY 8 or STO P 9 button to select CLO CK,
then press the FF :/O K button.
(If AUTO CLOCK is set to OFF, TIME ZONE will not be available
in the menu. If this happens, press the FF :/OK button to select
AUTO CLOCK, then press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button to
set AUTO CLOCK to ON.)
/OK
2-5
STOP
VOL
CH
MENU
EXIT/STATUS
TIMER
TIME
DATE
– – : – – AM
01/01/99
SKIP SEARCH
INDEX
AUDIO/MUTE
6
REC
SMARTPICTURE
/OTR
AUTO CLOCK ON
PBS CH.
D.S.T.
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
TIME ZONE
TO SET PUSH ,9 THEN >/OK
TO END PUSH EXIT
4
Press the FF :/O K button repeatedly to select TIME
ZO NE.
5
Press the PLAY 8 or STO P 9 button repeatedly to select
your Tim e Zone, then press the FF :/O K button.
6
7
Press the EXIT/STATUS button.
Helpful Hints
• When the power plug is connected
to an AC outlet, the correct time will
appear on the display panel of the
VCR when the power is off.
• Press the EXIT/STATUS button
repeatedly to make the time appear
on the display panel when the VCR
power is on.
An on-screen m essage will ask you to turn off the VCR.
Press the PO W ER button to turn off the VCR.
Auto will flash in the display panel until the clock is set. Leave the
VCR turned off until the time appears on the display panel.
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.
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16 Setting the Clock (cont’d)
Manual PBS Channel Selection
1
1
Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button.
CBL / DBS
VCR/TV
TV
VCR
2
Press the PLAY 8 or STO P 9 button to select INITIAL
POWER
EJECT
SET UP, then press the FF :/O K button.
QUICK PROGRAMMING
7
+
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1
START
2
STOP
3
DATE
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3
Press the PLAY 8 or STO P 9 button to select CLO CK,
then press the FF :/O K 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 8 or STOP 9 button to set AUTO CLOCK to ON.)
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4
DBS
7
5
DAILY
8
6
WEEKLY
9
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SPEED
CLEAR
0
STILL/SLOW
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TIME
DATE
– – : – – AM
01/01/99
REW
FF
PLAY
AUTO CLOCK ON
/OK
PBS CH.
D.S.T.
TIME ZONE
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
2-5
STOP
VOL
CH
TO SET PUSH ,9 THEN >/OK
MENU
TO END PUSH EXIT
EXIT/STATUS
TIMER
4
Press the FF :/O K button to select PBS CH.
SKIP SEARCH
INDEX
AUDIO/MUTE
6
REC
SMARTPICTURE
/OTR
5
Press the PLAY 8 or STO P 9 button repeatedly to select
the station num ber of your PBS channel.
6
Press the EXIT/STATUS button.
7
An on-screen m essage will ask you to turn off the VCR.
Press the PO W ER 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,
entering a different PBS channel at step 5. Or, use a different
method to set the clock.
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Setting the Clock (cont’d) 17
Autom atic PBS Channel Selection
1
1
Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button.
CBL / DBS
VCR/TV
TV
VCR
2
POWER
EJECT
Press the PLAY 8 or STO P 9 button to select INITIAL
SET UP, then press the FF :/O K button.
QUICK PROGRAMMING
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7
1
START
2
STOP
3
DATE
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DAILY
8
6
WEEKLY
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Press the PLAY 8 or STO P 9 button to select CLO CK,
then press the FF :/O K 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 8 or STOP 9 button to set AUTO CLOCK to ON.)
SPEED
CLEAR
0
STILL/SLOW
. . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . .
-
+
REW
FF
PLAY
TIME
DATE
– – : – – AM
01/01/99
/OK
AUTO CLOCK ON
2-5
STOP
PBS CH.
D.S.T.
TIME ZONE
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
VOL
CH
MENU
TO SET PUSH ,9 THEN >/OK
TO END PUSH EXIT
EXIT/STATUS
TIMER
4
SKIP SEARCH
INDEX
AUDIO/MUTE
6
Press the FF :/O K button repeatedly to select PBS CH.
REC
SMARTPICTURE
/OTR
5
Press the PLAY 8 or STO P 9 button repeatedly so that
AUTO flashes beside PBS CH.
6
Press the EXIT/STATUS button.
7
An on-screen m essage will ask you to turn off the VCR.
Press the PO W ER 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.
Helpful Hints
• 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.
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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 October.
1
1
Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button.
CBL / DBS
VCR/TV
TV
VCR
POWER
EJECT
2
Press the PLAY 8 or STO P 9 button to select INITIAL
SET UP, then press the FF :/O K button.
QUICK PROGRAMMING
7
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1
START
2
STOP
3
DATE
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SELECT , 9
CHOOSE >/OK
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DBS
7
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DAILY
8
6
WEEKLY
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→
CLOCK
LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
VCR PLUS+ CH.
SPEED
CLEAR
0
STILL/SLOW
. . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . .
-
+
TO END PUSH EXIT
REW
FF
PLAY
3
/OK
2-5
6
STOP
Press the PLAY 8 or STO P 9 button to select CLO CK,
then press the FF :/O K button. (If AUTO CLOCK is set to
OFF, PBS CH. and TIME ZONE will not appear in the menu.)
VOL
CH
MENU
EXIT/STATUS
TIMER
TIME
DATE
10:45AM
01/01/99
FRIDAY
AUTO CLOCK ON
PBS CH.
D.S.T.
TIME ZONE
TO SET PUSH ,9 THEN >/OK
SKIP SEARCH
INDEX
AUDIO/MUTE
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
REC
SMARTPICTURE
/OTR
TO END PUSH EXIT
4
Press the FF :/O K button repeatedly to select D.S.T.
5
Press the PLAY 8 or STO P 9 button so that O N, O FF,
or AUTO appears beside D.S.T.
Select ON to make the clock adjust itself according to the VCR’s
calendar. Select OFF to turn off the feature. Select AUTO to
make the clock adjust itself according 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 m essage m ay ask you to turn off the VCR.
Press the PO W ER 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.
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Language Selection 19
Follow the steps below to change the language of the on-screen
displays and menus.
1
1
Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button.
CBL / DBS
VCR/TV
TV
VCR
SELECT , 9
CHOOSE >/OK
POWER
EJECT
→
VCR SET UP
TUNER SET UP
INITIAL SET UP
QUICK PROGRAMMING
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START
2
STOP
3
DATE
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DBS
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DAILY
8
6
WEEKLY
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TO END PUSH EXIT
SPEED
CLEAR
0
2
STILL/SLOW
. . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . .
Press the PLAY 8 or STO P 9 button to select INITIAL
SET UP, then press the FF :/O K button.
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+
REW
FF
PLAY
SELECT , 9
CHOOSE >/OK
/OK
→
CLOCK
LANGUAGE
VCR PLUS+ CH.
ENGLISH
STOP
2-4
VOL
CH
MENU
EXIT/STATUS
TIMER
TO END PUSH EXIT
SKIP SEARCH
INDEX
AUDIO/MUTE
3
5
REC
SMARTPICTURE
/OTR
Press the STO P 9 button or PLAY 8 button to select
LANGUAGE.
4
Press the FF:/O K button repeatedly until your preferred
language appears.
5
Helpful Hint
Press the EXIT/STATUS button.
• If you accidentally select Spanish or
French and need English, follow
these steps.
1) Press the VCR button, then press
the MENU button.
2) Press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9
button to select SISTEMA INICIAL
or PROGRAMM. INITIALE, then
press the FF :/OK button.
3) Press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9
button to select LENGUAJE or
LANGUE.
4) Press the FF :/OK button
repeatedly so that the English menu
appears.
5) Press the EXIT/STATUS button.
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20 Remote Control Buttons
TV Button
VCR Button
Press this button before pressing
other TV operation buttons.
Press this button before pressing
VCR operation buttons.
CBL/DBS Button
Press this button before pressing
Cable Box/DBS operation buttons.
PO W ER Button
After pressing the CBL/DBS, VCR,
or TV button, press to turn on or
off the Cable Box/DBS, VCR, or
TV.
CBL / DBS
VCR/TV
TV
VCR
POWER
EJECT
PLAY 8 Button
When 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 MAG-
NAVOX TVs only:
After pressing the TV button, press
this button to select an item in the
TV menu.
QUICK PROGRAMMING
EJECT Button
Press to eject the tape.
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1
START
2
STOP
3
DATE
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DAILY
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WEEKLY
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Num ber Buttons
After pressing the CBL/DBS, TV, or
VCR button, press to select a chan-
nel at the Cable Box/DBS, TV, or
VCR.
SPEED
CLEAR
0
STILL/SLOW
. . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . .
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+
REW
FF
CLEAR Button
PLAY
Press to reset the real-time counter
to zero.
REW (ind); Button
/OK
When 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. When operating the
VCR, press to return to a previous
menu.
For some PHILIPS or PHILIPS MAG-
NAVOX TVs only:
After pressing the TV button, press
this button to adjust an item in the
TV menu.
STOP
FF :/O K Button
VOL
CH
MENU
When 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. When operating the
VCR, press to go to the next VCR
menu.
EXIT/STATUS
TIMER
SKIP SEARCH
INDEX
AUDIO/MUTE
REC
SMARTPICTURE
/OTR
For some PHILIPS or PHILIPS MAG-
NAVOX TVs only:
After pressing the TV button, press
this button to adjust an item in the
TV menu.
VO L(um e) 8/9 Button
Press to increase or decrease the
TV’s volume.
STO P 9 Button
MENU Button
Press to stop the tape. When oper-
ating the VCR, press to select an
item in the menu.
For some PHILIPS or PHILIPS MAG-
NAVOX TVs only:
After pressing the TV button, press
this button to select an item in the
TV menu.
Press to access the main VCR
menu. Press again to remove the
menu.
For some PHILIPS or PHILIPS MAG-
NAVOX TVs only:
After pressing the TV button, press
this button to access the TV menu.
REC(ord)/O TR Button
CH(annel) 8/9 Button
Press once to start a recording.
Details are on page 29. Or, press
repeatedly to start a One-Touch
Recording. Details are on page 30.
After pressing the CBL/DBS, TV, or
VCR button, press to scan through
the channels of the Cable Box/DBS,
TV, or VCR.
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VCR/TV Button
STILL/SLO W Buttons
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
watch a TV broadcast using the
CH(annel) 8/9 or Number buttons
to change channels at the VCR. The
VCR light will appear on the display
panel when the VCR is in VCR posi-
tion.
While recording, press
STILL/SLOW
to temporarily stop the recording.
Press a second time to resume nor-
mal recording. Details are on page
CBL / DBS
VCR/TV
TV
VCR
29. During tape playback, press
STILL/SLOW
once to freeze the
POWER
EJECT
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.
QUICK PROGRAMMING
+
+
1
START
2
STOP
3
DATE
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DBS
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DAILY
8
6
WEEKLY
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• 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.
SPEED
CLEAR
0
TIMER Button
Press to access the timer recording
menu. Details are on pages 34-39.
STILL/SLOW
. . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . .
-
+
REW
FF
PLAY
After pressing the TV button, press
this button to select TV mode or
Auxiliary mode at the TV.
INDEX Buttons
/OK
STOP
When tape playback is stopped,
press to search for index codes
recorded on the tape. Details are on
page 42.
VOL
CH
MENU
SPEED Button
Press to select the recording speed
(SP or SLP). Details are on pages 37
and 52.
EXIT/STATUS
TIMER
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. Or, 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
INDEX
AUDIO/MUTE
EXIT/STATUS Button
REC
Press to exit the on-screen menus.
Press to bring up the status display
for five seconds. Details are on page
25. When tape playback is stopped,
press repeatedly to see the real-time
counter, the current channel, or the
current time on the display panel.
During tape playback, press repeat-
edly to see the current time or the
real-time counter on the display
panel.
For some PHILIPS and PHILIPS MAG-
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:
SMARTPICTURE
/OTR
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.
SMARTPICTURE Button
Press to select the SmartPicture
mode. Details are on page 47.
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.
Helpful Hint
• 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.
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22 Display Panel
VCR Display Panel
Rem ote Sensor
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.
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
Cassette Com partm ent
This light appears when a
timer recording is pro-
grammed or is in
Insert a tape here.
progress. Details are on
REW
FF
µm
19
Hi-Fi
STOP/EJECT
pages 34-39. This light
blinks rapidly if the VCR
is turned off to set a
STILL/PAUSE
POWER
PLAY
/OK
REC/OTR
SmartPicture
VCR/TV
VIDEO
L
AUDIO
R
CH
MENU/EXIT
CH
SP
VCR
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.
SP SLP
VCR
Clock/Counter/Channel Display
O peration indicators
Each time you press the EXIT/STATUS button,
information on the display panel will change.
When 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. During
tape playback, press the EXIT/STATUS button
repeatedly to see the real-time counter or the
current time.
These indicators tell you the
current operation of the VCR.
: Play, Forward and Reverse
Searching
3
: Record
\
\I
: Record Pause
: Still Picture
3I
Tape Speed Lights
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.
This light indicates the current
tape speed. This VCR will play
tapes recorded in 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.
Line Input Mode
When 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/VIDEO
jacks on the front of the VCR if you are dubbing tapes.
When 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.
VCR Light
This light appears when the VCR is
in VCR position.
To select A/V IN FRONT or A/V IN REAR, press
0,0, then press the CH(annel) 8/9 button so that
A/V IN FRONT or A/V IN REAR appears on the
screen briefly.
To exit Line Input mode, press the Number buttons or
the CH(annel) 8/9 button to select another channel.
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.
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Front Panel 23
FF (Fast Forward) Button
STO P/EJECT Button
When tape playback is stopped, press
to fast forward the tape at high speed.
During tape playback, press to fast
forward the tape while the picture stays
on the screen. Details are on page 48.
Press once to stop the tape. When
tape playback is stopped, press to
eject the tape.
PO W ER Button
Press to turn the VCR power on and off.
REW (ind) Button
STILL/PAUSE Button
When 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.
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
on page 48. During recording, press to temporari-
ly stop the recording. Details are on page 29.
REW
FF
µm
19
Hi-Fi
STOP/EJECT
STILL/PAUSE
POWER
PLAY
/OK
REC/OTR
SmartPicture
VCR/TV
VIDEO
L
AUDIO
R
CH
MENU/EXIT
CH
SP
VCR
PLAY Button
:/O K Button
Front VIDEO /AUDIO
In Jacks
Press to play a tape. Press
to release Slow, Still, or
Search mode and return
to normal playback.
Press to change the setting of
a menu item or to advance to
another menu.
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 jack.)
To access these jacks, gently flip
down the plastic cover.
MENU/EXIT Button
Details are on page 48.
Press to access or remove the
VCR menu.
REC(ord)/O TR Button
Press once to record.
Details are on page 29.
Press repeatedly to start a
One-Touch Recording.
Details are on page 30.
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) 8/9 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.
CH(annel) 8/9 Buttons
Press to scan through the VCR’s
channels. During 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.
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.
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24 Rear Panel
ANT(enna) IN Jack
Connect your antenna or cable here. Details are on pages 6-9.
AUDIO O UT 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 single 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
IN
OUT
ANT.IN
R
L
AUDIO
RF OUT
VIDEO
CH3 CH4
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 O UT 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 O UT Jack
Use the supplied RF coaxial cable to
connect this jack to the ANTENNA
IN Jack on your TV or to the IN Jack
on your Cable Box/DBS (if applicable).
Details are on pages 6-9.
AC Power Cord
Connect to a wall outlet (120 V) to supply power to
the VCR.
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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.
O N SCREEN MO DE O N:
• Whenever you press the PLAY 8 button or the STOP 9 but-
ton to stop playback, some of the contents of the status display
will appear for five seconds.
Sound program available
(VRA651 only)
Channel
Current VCR
operation
Time
STOP
STEREO
SAP
12:00 PM
CH. 12
O N SCREEN MO DE CO UNTER:
• The real-time counter will appear on the screen during normal
tape playback and when playback is stopped. Whenever you
press the PLAY 8 button or the STOP 9 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.
SHARP
0:59
REMAINING
TIME
SLP
0:00:00 HIFI
Sound program
O N SCREEN MO DE O FF:
Tape
selected
(VRA651 only)
• No status display will appear when you press function buttons
or the EXIT/STATUS button.
speed
To select a status display m ode, follow these steps.
Real-time counter
Tape time remaining
1
SmartPicture setting
Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button.
SELECT , 9
CHOOSE >/OK
→
VCR SET UP
TUNER SET UP
INITIAL SET UP
Helpful Hints
• If ON SCREEN MODE is set to ON
or COUNTER:
TO END PUSH EXIT
• 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.
2
Press the PLAY 8 or STO P 9 button to select VCR SET
UP, then press the FF :/O K button.
SELECT , 9
CHOOSE >/OK
• Channel numbers (when tuned)
will appear for a few seconds.
• When 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.
→
ON SCREEN MODE
ON
BLUE BACKGROUND
TIMER REC SPEED
VIDEO STABILIZER
AUDIO OUT
ON
MANUAL
OFF
HIFI
STEREO
STEREO/SAP
TO END PUSH EXIT
3
Press the PLAY 8 or STO P 9 button to select O N
SCREEN MO DE, if necessary.
• 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.
4
Press the FF :/O K button repeatedly so that O N,
CO UNTER, or O FF appears beside O N SCREEN MO DE.
5
Press the EXIT/STATUS button.
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26 Setting the Remote Control to Operate a TV
Your VCR remote control may operate your TV. Follow these
steps to set the remote control code.
Find the code for your TV.
2
1
Point the rem ote control at your TV. Press the TV but-
ton, then press the PO W ER button. If your TV turns on or
off, try the CH(annel) 8/9 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) 8/9 button doesn’t work, go to step 2.
1,4
CBL / DBS
VCR/TV
TV
VCR
POWER
EJECT
2
Find the brand of your TV on the list below, and rem em -
ber the two-digit num ber beside it.
QUICK PROGRAMMING
+
+
1
START
2
STOP
3
DATE
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
TV CO DES
-
-
4
DBS
7
5
DAILY
8
6
WEEKLY
9
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
EMERSON . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
LG (GOLDSTAR) . . . . . . . 04
HITACHI . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
JVC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .05
MAGNAVOX . . . . .01, 02, 03
MITSUBISHI . . . . . . . . . . . .13
PANASONIC . . . . . . . .07, 17
PHILIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .01
PHILIPS MAGNAVOX . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .01, 02, 03
RCA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
SAMSUNG . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
SANYO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
SHARP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
SONY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .09
TOSHIBA . . . . . . . . . . . . . .08
ZENITH . . . . . . . . . . . .06, 15
3
SPEED
CLEAR
0
STILL/SLOW
. . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . .
-
+
REW
FF
PLAY
/OK
STOP
VOL
CH
MENU
EXIT/STATUS
TIMER
3
W hile you press and hold the TV button, press two
Num ber 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 STO P 9 but-
ton. Your TV may turn on or off automatically.
SKIP SEARCH
INDEX
AUDIO/MUTE
REC
SMARTPICTURE
/OTR
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).
Helpful Hints
• If 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.
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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.
Find the code for your
Cable Box/DBS.
2
1
Turn on your Cable Box/DBS.
1,4
Point the rem ote control at your Cable Box/DBS. Press
the CBL/DBS button, then press the PO W ER button. If
your Cable Box/DBS turns off, turn on the power again and try
the CH(annel) 8/9 button. If the remote control operates the
Cable Box/DBS, you’re finished. If your Cable Box/DBS does not
turn off, or if the CH(annel) 8/9 button doesn’t work, go to step
2.
CBL / DBS
VCR/TV
TV
VCR
POWER
EJECT
QUICK PROGRAMMING
+
+
1
START
2
STOP
3
DATE
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
2
.
.
-
-
4
DBS
7
5
DAILY
8
6
WEEKLY
9
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
Find the brand of your Cable Box/DBS on the list below
and rem em ber the two-digit num ber beside it.
3
SPEED
CLEAR
0
CABLE BO X/DBS CO DES
STILL/SLOW
. . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . .
-
+
ARCHER . . . . . . . . .01, 05, 17
CABLETENNA . . . . . . .01, 17
CABLEVIEW 15, 16, 17, 21, 25
CITIZEN . . .15, 16, 17, 21, 25
CURTIS . . . . . . . . . . . .02, 08
DIAMOND . . . . . . . . . .01, 17
EASTERN . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
GC BRAND 15, 16, 17, 21, 25
GEMINI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
GENERAL INSTRUMENTS
. . . . . . .01, 04, 06, 11, 12, 15
HAMLIN . . . . . .10, 18, 19, 23
JASCO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
JERROLD
. . . . . . .01, 04, 06, 11, 12, 15
NOVAVISION . . . . . . .02, 08
OAK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .07, 20
PANASONIC . . . . . . . .13, 14
PULSAR . . .15, 16, 17, 21, 25
RCA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13, 14
REGAL . . . . . . .10, 18, 19, 23
REGENCY . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
REMBRANDT . . . . .01, 16, 17
SAMSUNG . . . . . . .05, 16, 24
SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 02, 08
SIGMA . . . . . . . . . . . . .07, 20
SL MARX . .05, 16, 17, 24, 25
SPRUCER . . . . . . . . . . .13, 14
STARGATE . . .05, 15, 16, 17,
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 24, 25
TELEVIEW . . . . . . .05, 16, 24
TOCOM . . . . . . . . .01, 04, 16
UNIKA . . . . . . . . . . . . .01, 17
UNIVERSAL . . . . . .16, 17, 25
VIDEOWAY . . . . . .03, 09, 22
ZENITH . . . . . . . . .03, 09, 22
REW
FF
PLAY
/OK
STOP
VOL
CH
MENU
EXIT/STATUS
TIMER
SKIP SEARCH
INDEX
AUDIO/MUTE
REC
SMARTPICTURE
/OTR
MAGNAVOX DBS . . . .42, 43
RCA DBS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
SONY DBS . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
3
Helpful Hints
W hile you press and hold the CBL/DBS button, press two
Num ber buttons to enter the two-digit code for your
Cable Box/DBS. For example, if you have a Zenith Cable Box,
press Number buttons 0, 3. Then, still pressing the CBL/DBS
button, press the STO P 9 button. The Cable Box/DBS might
turn off automatically.
• 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 control
again.
• The remote control may only oper-
ate some features of your Cable
Box/DBS.
• Some Cable Boxes/DBSs can only
be turned on at the Cable Box/DBS.
• There is no guarantee that the
remote control will operate your
Cable Box/DBS.
4
Repeat step 1. If the remote control still does not work your
Cable Box/DBS, repeat steps 2-3 using a different code for your
brand, if available.
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28 Playing
Read and follow the steps below to play a tape.
Turn on the TV.
Insert a tape.
1
2
1
Turn on the TV and set it to channel 3 or 4, whichever
channel the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR is set to.
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.
CBL / DBS
VCR/TV
TV
VCR
POWER
EJECT
6
QUICK PROGRAMMING
3
+
+
1
START
2
STOP
3
DATE
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
If playback does not start autom atically, press the PLAY
.
.
-
-
4
DBS
7
5
DAILY
8
6
WEEKLY
9
.
.
8 button. The
light will appear on the VCR display panel.
3
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
4
SPEED
CLEAR
0
Press the STO P 9 button to stop playback.
STILL/SLOW
. . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . .
-
+
REW
FF
PLAY
5
3
4
Press the REW (ind); button to rewind the tape.
/OK
5
STOP
VOL
CH
MENU
6
Press the EJECT button to rem ove the tape.
EXIT/STATUS
TIMER
SKIP SEARCH
INDEX
AUDIO/MUTE
REC
SMARTPICTURE
/OTR
Helpful Hint
• 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 does not deliver Super
VHS resolution.
• S-VHS quality recording is not
possible with this VCR.
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Recording 29
Read and follow the steps below to record a television program.
Turn on the TV.
1
2
1
Turn on the TV and set it to channel 3 or 4, whichever
channel the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR is set to.
Insert a tape.
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
3
3
6
VCR/TV
POWER
EJECT
Press the VCR button.
4
QUICK PROGRAMMING
+
+
1
START
2
STOP
3
DATE
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
4
.
.
-
-
4
DBS
7
5
DAILY
8
6
WEEKLY
9
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
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.
SPEED
CLEAR
0
5
8
STILL/SLOW
. . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . .
-
+
5
REW
FF
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.
PLAY
/OK
STOP
VOL
CH
MENU
9
6
EXIT/STATUS
TIMER
Use the CH(annel) 8/9 button or the Num ber buttons to
select the channel to be recorded.
SKIP SEARCH
INDEX
AUDIO/MUTE
7
REC
SMARTPICTURE
/OTR
Press the REC(ord)/O TR button to start recording. The
light will appear on the VCR display panel. If no tape is in the
VCR, NO CASSETTE will appear on the screen briefly.
\
7
8
To pause the recording (for exam ple, during com m er-
cials), press the STILL/SLO W
button. The
light will
M M
\
appear on the display panel.
Helpful Hints
To resum e recording, press the STILL/SLO W
button
again. The light will appear on the display panel.
\
• If the REC(ord)/OTR button is
pressed while a tape without a
record tab is in the VCR, PROTECT-
ED CASSETTE CANNOT RECORD
will appear on the screen briefly.
The VCR will eject the tape.
9
Press the STO P 9 button to stop recording. The light will
disappear from the display panel.
\
• 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.
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30 One-Touch Recording
The One-Touch Recording (OTR) 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.
CBL / DBS
VCR/TV
TV
VCR
1
POWER
EJECT
• 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 OTR,
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.)
QUICK PROGRAMMING
+
+
1
START
2
STOP
3
DATE
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
-
-
4
DBS
7
5
DAILY
8
6
WEEKLY
9
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
SPEED
CLEAR
0
STILL/SLOW
. . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . .
-
+
Starting an O TR
REW
FF
PLAY
/OK
1
STOP
Press the VCR button.
VOL
CH
MENU
4
EXIT/STATUS
TIMER
2
2
Use the CH(annel) 8/9 button or the Num ber buttons to
select the channel you want to record.
SKIP SEARCH
INDEX
AUDIO/MUTE
REC
SMARTPICTURE
/OTR
3
3
Press the REC(ord)/O TR button repeatedly until the
desired recording length appears briefly on the screen and
on the display panel. The 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)
Helpful Hints
• 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 MODE is set to ON or
COUNTER.
SLP
4
To stop an OTR before recording is finished, press the STOP 9
button.
To cancel the OTR but continue recording, press the
REC(ord)/OTR 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 light will remain on the dis-
play panel.
\
• If the preset time for a timer record
ing comes up during an OTR, the
OTR has priority.
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Recording One Channel/Watching Another 31
1
3,7
1,6
Press the VCR button.
CBL / DBS
TV
VCR
2
VCR/TV
POWER
EJECT
Press the REC(ord)/O TR button to start a recording of
the current channel. Details are on page 29.
4,5
QUICK PROGRAMMING
+
+
1
START
2
STOP
3
DATE
.
.
.
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.
.
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3
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-
-
4
DBS
7
5
DAILY
8
6
WEEKLY
9
.
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.
Press the VCR/TV button to put the VCR in TV position.
The VCR light will disappear from the display panel.
SPEED
CLEAR
0
STILL/SLOW
. . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . .
4
-
+
Use the TV rem ote control to select the channel you
want to watch at the TV. O r, if the VCR rem ote control
operates your TV, press the TV button, then use the
CH(annel) 8/9 button to select the channel you want to
watch at the TV.
REW
FF
PLAY
/OK
STOP
VOL
CH
MENU
8
The channel selected with the TV controls will appear on the
screen while the channel you previously selected to record is
being recorded. (The light will appear on the display panel.)
EXIT/STATUS
TIMER
\
SKIP SEARCH
INDEX
AUDIO/MUTE
5
REC
SMARTPICTURE
/OTR
To return to the channel being recorded, use the TV
rem ote control to select channel 03 or 04 (whichever chan-
nel the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR is set to).
O r, if the VCR rem ote control operates your TV, press
the TV button, then use the CH(annel) 8/9 button to
select channel 03 or 04.
2
6
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 STO P 9 button.
Helpful Hint
• 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.
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32 Setting Up the VCR Plus+ Programming System
1
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 the 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.
NO TE: If you are using a Cable Box/DBS, the Cable/TV channel m ust be 03 or 04 (the Cable
Box/DBS output channel) for every VCR Plus+ channel.
Channels
Channels
Station
Call Letters
Station
Call Letters
VCR PLUS+ CH. CABLE/TV CH.
VCR PLUS+ CH. CABLE/TV CH.
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Setting Up the VCR Plus+ Programming System (cont’d) 33
2
Examine the lists
on page 32.
Now, compare the channel numbers you have written into the
VCR PLUS+ CH. and CABLE/TV CH. columns. You’ll notice that
some stations have VCR Plus+ and Cable/TV channel numbers
that are the same, and other stations have channel numbers that
do not match. You must tell the VCR the VCR Plus+ and
Cable/TV channel numbers according to the following steps.
2
3
CBL / DBS
VCR/TV
TV
VCR
3
POWER
EJECT
Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button.
QUICK PROGRAMMING
+
+
1
START
2
STOP
3
DATE
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
4
.
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-
-
4
DBS
7
5
DAILY
8
6
WEEKLY
9
.
.
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.
.
.
.
Press the PLAY 8 or STO P 9 button to select INITIAL
6-7
SET UP, then press the FF :/O K button.
SPEED
CLEAR
0
STILL/SLOW
. . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . .
5
-
+
Press the PLAY 8 or STO P 9 button to select VCR
PLUS+ CH., then press the FF :/O K button.
SET VCR PLUS+ CH.
REW
FF
PLAY
4-7
3
/OK
VCR PLUS+
CABLE/TV
– – –
STOP
99
01
02
03
04
– – –
– – –
– – –
– – –
VOL
CH
– – – –
MENU
>
EXIT/STATUS
TIMER
SELECT ,9 OR ENTER VCR+
CH. NO. THEN PUSH >/OK
TO END PUSH EXIT
SKIP SEARCH
INDEX
AUDIO/MUTE
8
6
REC
SMARTPICTURE
/OTR
W hile a VCR Plus+ channel is flashing, press the PLAY 8
or STO P 9 button repeatedly or press the Num ber but-
tons so that the arrow appears beside the VCR Plus+
channel num ber you need.
Press the FF :/O K button.
7
W hile the space for the Cable/TV channel is flashing,
press the PLAY 8 or STO P 9 button repeatedly or press
the Num ber buttons to enter the Cable/TV channel num -
ber from the list on page 32. Press the FF :/O K button.
Repeat steps 6-7 until you have entered all the channels on your
list.
● 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 m ust set the Cable
Box/DBS to the channel you want to record; leave the
Cable Box/DBS on for the tim er recording.
8
Press the EXIT/STATUS button.
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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.
• The clock is set. Details are on pages 13-17.
• There is a tape in the VCR. Make sure the tape’s record tab is
CBL / DBS
VCR/TV
TV
VCR
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.
1
4
POWER
EJECT
QUICK PROGRAMMING
+
+
1
START
2
STOP
3
DATE
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
-
-
4
DBS
7
5
DAILY
8
6
WEEKLY
9
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
Com plete each step within 60 seconds of com pleting the
previous step. If you don’t, you m ay start again at step 1.
SPEED
CLEAR
0
STILL/SLOW
. . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . .
1
-
+
Press the VCR button.
REW
FF
PLAY
/OK
2
STOP
3
Press the TIMER button.
VOL
CH
MENU
SELECT , 9
CHOOSE >/OK
EXIT/STATUS
TIMER
→
VCR PLUS+
QUICK PROGRAMMING
PROGRAM REVIEW
SKIP SEARCH
INDEX
AUDIO/MUTE
2
TO END PUSH EXIT
REC
SMARTPICTURE
/OTR
3
Press the PLAY 8 or STO P 9 button to select VCR
PLUS+, then press the FF :/O K button.
VCR PLUS+ PROG. CODE
VCR PLUS+
L
TO END PUSH EXIT
4
Use the Num ber buttons to enter the PlusCode program -
m ing num ber of the program you wish to record. (This
number is different for every program.)
VCR PLUS+ PROG. CODE
Helpful Hint
VCR PLUS+
1234L
• If you enter an incorrect PlusCode
programming number at step 4,
ERROR-RE-ENTER CODE will flash
on the screen after step 5. Enter the
correct PlusCode programming num-
ber.
TO SET PUSH >/OK
TO CORRECT PUSH CLEAR
TO END PUSH EXIT
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Timer Recording with the VCR Plus+ Programming System (cont’d) 35
5
Press the FF :/O K button. If the VCR PLUS+ and CABLE/TV
channel lists appear on the screen, the CABLE/TV channel 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 :/OK button.
CBL / DBS
VCR/TV
TV
VCR
POWER
EJECT
QUICK PROGRAMMING
9
+
+
1
START
2
STOP
3
DATE
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
-
-
4
DBS
7
5
DAILY
8
6
WEEKLY
9
.
.
6
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
• If you want to record the program one tim e only, go to
step 7. You also may press the Number 8/DAILY or
Number 9/WEEKLY button repeatedly to select a ONE TIME
PROGRAM.
6
SPEED
CLEAR
0
7
STILL/SLOW
. . . . . . . .
. . . . .
. . .
-
+
• If you want to record the program daily, press the
Num ber 8/DAILY button so that DAILY PRO GRAM
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 Num ber 9/W EEKLY button so that W EEKLY 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.
REW
FF
PLAY
/OK
STOP
5
VOL
CH
MENU
8
EXIT/STATUS
TIMER
SKIP SEARCH
INDEX
AUDIO/MUTE
REC
SMARTPICTURE
/OTR
DAILY PROGRAM (MON-FRI)
PROGRAM
1
CHANNEL +/– 12
START +/–
STOP +/–
REC SPEED
DATE +/–
08:00 PM
10:00 PM
SLP
07/31/99
SATURDAY
SET DAILY=8 OR WEEKLY=9
TO END PUSH EXIT
7
Helpful Hints
Press the SPEED button to select the tape speed. The
selected tape speed, SP or SLP, will appear beside REC SPEED.
• 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.
8
Press the EXIT/STATUS button. PROGRAM WAS 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.
• 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.
9
Press the PO W ER button to turn off the VCR. The VCR
m ust be turned off for a tim er recording to take place.
The
light will appear on the display panel. The
light and the
r
r
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 tim er recording! Put a tape
in the VCR. Leave the Cable Box/DBS on.
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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.
Before you begin make sure:
1
• Channels are programmed. Details are on pages 11-12.
• The clock is set. Details are on pages 13-17. If the clock is not set,
CLOCK MUST BE SET appears on the screen, followed by the
menu.
• There is a tape in the VCR. Make sure the tape’s record tab is
intact and the tape is long enough to record the program(s).
• The VCR is in VCR position. The VCR light will appear on the
display panel when the VCR is in VCR position. If the VCR light
does not appear, press the VCR/TV button once.
CBL / DBS
VCR/TV
TV
VCR
POWER
EJECT
QUICK PROGRAMMING
+
+
1
START
2
STOP
3
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
DATE
.
.
-
-
4
DBS
7
5
DAILY
8
6
WEEKLY
9
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
• When you use a Cable Box/DBS, timer recordings are pro-
grammed differently. Read pages 8-9 before proceeding.
Com plete each step within 60 seconds of the previous step.
SPEED
CLEAR
0
STILL/SLOW
. . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . .
-
+
1
REW
FF
PLAY
Press the VCR button, then press the TIMER button.
SELECT , 9
CHOOSE >/OK
/OK
STOP
→
VCR PLUS+
QUICK PROGRAMMING
PROGRAM REVIEW
2
3
VOL
CH
MENU
EXIT/STATUS
TIMER
TO END PUSH EXIT
SKIP SEARCH
INDEX
AUDIO/MUTE
1
REC
2
SMARTPICTURE
/OTR
Press the PLAY 8 or STO P 9 button to select Q UICK
PRO GRAMMING, then press the FF :/O K button.
ONE TIME PROGRAM
PROGRAM
1
CHANNEL +/– – – –
START +/–
STOP +/–
REC SPEED
DATE +/–
– – : – – AM
– – : – – AM
SLP
– – /– – /– –
SET DAILY=8 OR WEEKLY=9
TO END PUSH EXIT
3
Press the CH(annel) 8/9 button to enter the channel you
want to record.
• If you are using a standard antenna or cable to VCR to TV
hookup (as shown on pages 6-7), enter the channel of the TV
program you want to record.
• If you are using a Cable Box/DBS, enter the Cable Box/DBS
output channel (03 or 04). Set the Cable Box/DBS to the chan-
nel you want to record and leave the Cable Box/DBS on for a
timer recording.
ONE TIME PROGRAM
PROGRAM
1
CHANNEL +/– 12
START +/–
STOP +/–
REC SPEED
DATE +/–
– – : – – AM
– – : – – AM
SLP
– – /– – /– –
SET DAILY=8 OR WEEKLY=9
TO END PUSH EXIT
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4
Press the Num ber 1/START + or Num ber 4/START– but-
ton to set the recording’s start tim e. 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.
CBL / DBS
VCR/TV
TV
VCR
POWER
EJECT
QUICK PROGRAMMING
ONE TIME PROGRAM
+
+
1
START
2
STOP
3
DATE
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
PROGRAM
1
CHANNEL +/– 12
4
6
.
.
-
-
START +/–
STOP +/–
REC SPEED
DATE +/–
08 : 00 PM
– – : – – AM
SLP
4
DBS
7
5
DAILY
8
6
WEEKLY
9
.
.
5
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
– – /– – /– –
SET DAILY=8 OR WEEKLY=9
TO END PUSH EXIT
SPEED
CLEAR
0
STILL/SLOW
. . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . .
-
+
REW
FF
5
PLAY
Press the Num ber 2/STO P+ or Num ber 5/STO P– button
to set the recording’s stop tim e. 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.
/OK
STOP
VOL
CH
MENU
EXIT/STATUS
TIMER
ONE TIME PROGRAM
PROGRAM
1
CHANNEL +/– 12
START +/–
STOP +/–
REC SPEED
DATE +/–
08 : 00 PM
10 : 00 PM
SLP
SKIP SEARCH
INDEX
AUDIO/MUTE
– – /– – /– –
REC
SMARTPICTURE
/OTR
SET DAILY=8 OR WEEKLY=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 +/–
STOP +/–
REC SPEED
DATE +/–
08 : 00 PM
10 : 00 PM
SLP
– – /– – /– –
SET DAILY=8 OR WEEKLY=9
TO END PUSH EXIT
Instructions continue on page 38.
Cassette type / Playback Time
Tape Speeds
Tape Speed
SP (standard play)
T160
2 hrs.
40 mins.
5 hrs.
T120
T60
This chart shows the recording/playback time for
T160, T120, and T60 video cassettes. There are
three playback speeds: SP, LP, and SLP. This VCR
will play tapes recorded in LP, but LP will not
appear on the display panel. This VCR will record
only in SP and SLP.
2 hrs.
1 hr.
LP (long play)
(playback only)
4 hrs.
6 hrs.
2 hrs.
3 hrs.
20 mins.
SLP (super long play)
8 hrs.
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38 Quick Programming (cont’d)
7
CBL / DBS
VCR/TV
TV
VCR
Press the Num ber 3/DATE+ or Num ber 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.)
POWER
EJECT
10
9
QUICK PROGRAMMING
+
+
1
START
2
STOP
3
DATE
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
-
-
4
DBS
7
5
DAILY
8
6
WEEKLY
9
.
.
7
8
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
ONE TIME PROGRAM
PROGRAM
CHANNEL +/– 12
START +/–
STOP +/–
REC SPEED
DATE +/–
1
08:00 PM
10:00 PM
SLP
07/31/99
SATURDAY
SPEED
CLEAR
0
STILL/SLOW
. . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . .
-
+
SET DAILY=8 OR WEEKLY=9
TO END PUSH EXIT
REW
FF
PLAY
/OK
STOP
8
VOL
CH
MENU
• If you want to record the program one tim e only, go to
step 9. You may also press the Number 8/DAILY or
Number 9/WEEKLY button repeatedly to select a ONE TIME
PROGRAM.
EXIT/STATUS
TIMER
• If you want to record the program daily, press the
Num ber 8/DAILY button so that DAILY PRO GRAM
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 Num ber 9/W EEKLY button so that W EEKLY 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.
SKIP SEARCH
INDEX
AUDIO/MUTE
REC
SMARTPICTURE
/OTR
Helpful Hints
• If you leave the VCR on past the
scheduled start time of a timer
DAILY PROGRAM (MON-FRI)
PROGRAM
1
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.
CHANNEL +/– 12
START +/–
STOP +/–
REC SPEED
DATE +/–
08:00 PM
10:00 PM
SLP
07/31/99
SATURDAY
SET DAILY=8 OR WEEKLY=9
TO END PUSH EXIT
• 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.
• If PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED/
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 TIMER
RECORDING flashes on your TV
screen two minutes before a timer
recording starts. To remove the mes-
sage, press the CLEAR button.
9
Press the EXIT/STATUS button. PROGRAM WAS COM-
PLETED/PLEASE TURN OFF VCR FOR TIMER RECORDING will
appear on the screen. If PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED appears,
try again from step 1.
10
Press the PO W ER button to turn off the VCR. The light
r
will appear on the display panel. (The light and the Cassette-
r
Inside light will flash when you turn off the VCR if there is not a
tape in the VCR.) The VCR m ust be turned off for a tim er
recording to take place. Leave the Cable Box/DBS on, if
applicable.
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Quick Programming (cont’d) 39
Checking, Editing, or Clearing Tim er Recordings
1
Press the VCR button, then press the TIMER button.
SELECT , 9
CHOOSE >/OK
→
VCR PLUS+
QUICK PROGRAMMING
PROGRAM REVIEW
CBL / DBS
VCR/TV
TV
VCR
1
6
POWER
EJECT
TO END PUSH EXIT
QUICK PROGRAMMING
+
+
1
START
2
STOP
3
DATE
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
-
-
4
DBS
7
5
DAILY
8
6
WEEKLY
9
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
2
Press the PLAY 8 or STO P 9 button to select PRO-
GRAM REVIEW , then press the FF :/O K button. The list
of programmed timer recordings will appear. (If no timer record-
ings are set, NO PROGRAM SET will appear briefly.)
SPEED
CLEAR
0
STILL/SLOW
. . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . .
-
+
PR CH START
STOP DATE
10:00D07/31
10:45 08/01
01:00 08/10
03:15W10/15
REW
FF
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
12
08:00P
2-4
7
D indicates a Daily recording.
36 10:00A
24 11:30P
45
PLAY
03:00P
/OK
W indicates a Weekly recording.
STOP
VOL
CH
MENU
NEXT= >
END=EXIT
EXIT/STATUS
TIMER
3
To see the program m ed tim er recordings individually,
press the FF :/O K button. Information for the first program
SKIP SEARCH
INDEX
AUDIO/MUTE
1
REC
SMARTPICTURE
/OTR
will appear.
ONE TIME PROGRAM
PROGRAM
1
CHANNEL +/– 12
START +/–
STOP +/–
REC SPEED
DATE +/–
08:00 PM
10:00 PM
SLP
07/31/99
SATURDAY
TO ERASE PROGRAM = CLEAR
NEXT = > PREV = < END = EXIT
4
Press the FF :/O K button repeatedly to review all pro-
gram m ed tim er recordings. O r, press the REW (ind) ;
button to return to the previous screen.
Helpful Hints
5
• To stop a timer recording that is in
progress, press the POWER 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.
W hile the inform ation is on the screen, you m ay change
any of the inform ation except the program num ber.
Refer to pages 36-38.
6
To cancel the tim er recording, press the CLEAR button.
You will either see the next timer recording or the menu will dis-
appear.
See page 54 for more hints.
7
W hen all program m ed tim er recordings have been dis-
played, the m enu will disappear. O r, press the EXIT/STA-
TUS button to rem ove the m enu.
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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 in SP for
about 110 minutes and in SLP for about 30 minutes.
1
CBL / DBS
VCR/TV
TV
VCR
Approximately 110 minutes
Approximately 30 minutes
POWER
EJECT
SP
SLP
QUICK PROGRAMMING
+
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START
2
STOP
3
DATE
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Follow the steps below to set TIMER REC SPEED to AUTO.
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SPEED
CLEAR
0
Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button.
STILL/SLOW
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+
SELECT , 9
CHOOSE >/OK
REW
FF
→
VCR SET UP
TUNER SET UP
INITIAL SET UP
PLAY
/OK
2-3
4
STOP
VOL
CH
MENU
TO END PUSH EXIT
EXIT/STATUS
TIMER
2
Press the PLAY 8 or STO P 9 button to select VCR SET
UP, then press the FF :/O K button.
SKIP SEARCH
INDEX
AUDIO/MUTE
REC
SMARTPICTURE
/OTR
SELECT , 9
CHOOSE >/OK
→
ON SCREEN MODE
ON
BLUE BACKGROUND
TIMER REC SPEED
VIDEO STABILIZER
AUDIO OUT
ON
MANUAL
OFF
HIFI
STEREO/SAP
STEREO
TO END PUSH EXIT
3
Press the PLAY 8 or STO P 9 button to select TIMER
REC SPEED, then press the FF :/O K button so that
AUTO appears beside TIMER REC SPEED. (To turn off this
feature, press the FF :/OK button so that MANUAL appears
beside TIMER REC SPEED.)
SELECT , 9
CHOOSE >/OK
→
ON SCREEN MODE
ON
BLUE BACKGROUND
TIMER REC SPEED
VIDEO STABILIZER
AUDIO OUT
ON
AUTO
OFF
HIFI
Helpful Hints
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
4
Press the EXIT/STATUS button.
menu if you have the VRA451.
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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
steps 1-6. (You may use the AUDIO and VIDEO In jacks on the front of VCR 2 instead if you prefer.)
VCR 2
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.
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
ANT.IN
ANT.IN
R
L
R
L
AUDIO
AUDIO
RF OUT
RF OUT
VIDEO
VIDEO
CH3 CH4
CH3 CH4
1) Use audio cables to
connect the AUDIO
OUT Jacks on VCR 1
to the AUDIO IN Jacks
on VCR 2.
2) Use a video cable to
connect the VIDEO OUT
Jack on VCR 1 to the
audio cables
video cable
VIDEO IN Jack 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 STOP/EJECT button on VCR 1 once.
Helpful Hints
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.
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.)
• 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.
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 rem ote control at VCR 2. Press the VCR but-
ton, then press the Num ber buttons 0, 0. Press the
CH(annel) 8/9 button so that A/V IN FRONT or A/V IN REAR
appears on the screen.
5
Point the rem ote 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)/O TR
button on VCR 2 at the sam e tim e. The light will appear
\
on the VCR 2 display panel.
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42 Index Search
When 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.
Insert a tape.
3
Fast forward or rewind to the next or previous index code on the
tape by following the steps below.
1
1
CBL / DBS
VCR/TV
TV
VCR
Press the VCR button.
POWER
EJECT
2
QUICK PROGRAMMING
2
+
+
1
START
2
STOP
3
DATE
.
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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 the
VCR light does not appear, press the VCR/TV button
once.
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STILL/SLOW
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3
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+
Insert a tape in the VCR.
REW
FF
PLAY
/OK
4
STOP
Press the INDEX ¢ button to fast forward to the next
index code on the tape. O r, press the INDEX 4 button
to rewind to the previous index code on the tape. Wait for
the VCR to fast forward or rewind the tape. When the index
code is reached, tape playback will begin automatically.
NOTE: You may press an INDEX button repeatedly to skip over
multiple recordings. For example, if you want to fast forward past
four recordings, press the INDEX ¢ 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.)
VOL
CH
MENU
EXIT/STATUS
TIMER
SKIP SEARCH
INDEX
AUDIO/MUTE
REC
SMARTPICTURE
/OTR
4
Helpful Hints
• To stop an Index Search that is in
progress, press the STOP 9 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.
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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 audio. 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 If 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 If 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
When 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
STEREO
12:00 AM
CH. 10
NATURAL
REMAINING
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.
STOP
SAP
12:00 AM
CH. 10
NATURAL
REMAINING
TIME
0:45
SLP
1:23:45 HIFI
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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, make one of the connections shown, then follow steps 1-6.
IN
OUT
ANT.IN
R
L
AUDIO
RF O
VIDEO
CH3 CH4
IN
OUT
ANT.IN
AUDIO
VIDEO
RF OUT
If you have a Stereo and a Monitor TV,
use a video cable to connect the VCR’s
VIDEO OUT Jack to the TV’s VIDEO
IN Jack. Use audio cables to connect
the VCR’s AUDIO OUT Jacks to the
Stereo’s AUDIO IN Jacks.
CH3 CH4
O R, 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.
1
Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button.
SELECT , 9
CHOOSE >/OK
→
VCR SET UP
TUNER SET UP
INITIAL SET UP
TO END PUSH EXIT
2
Press the PLAY 8 or STO P 9 button to select VCR SET
UP, then press the FF :/O K button.
SELECT , 9
CHOOSE >/OK
→
ON SCREEN MODE
ON
BLUE BACKGROUND
TIMER REC SPEED
VIDEO STABILIZER
AUDIO OUT
ON
MANUAL
OFF
HIFI
STEREO/SAP
STEREO
TO END PUSH EXIT
3
Press the PLAY 8 or STO P 9 button to select
STEREO /SAP, then press the FF :/O K button to select
SAP (for a Second Audio Program ) or STEREO , whichev-
er you prefer.
Helpful Hints
• 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.
4
Press the EXIT/STATUS button.
5
Use the CH(annel) 8/9 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.
6
Press the REC(ord)/O TR button to start recording.
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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
1
Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button.
CBL / DBS
VCR/TV
TV
VCR
SELECT , 9
CHOOSE >/OK
→
VCR SET UP
TUNER SET UP
INITIAL SET UP
POWER
EJECT
QUICK PROGRAMMING
+
+
1
START
2
STOP
3
DATE
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TO END PUSH EXIT
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SPEED
CLEAR
0
Press the PLAY 8 or STO P 9 button to select VCR SET
UP, then press the FF :/O K button.
STILL/SLOW
. . . . . . . .
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-
+
SELECT , 9
CHOOSE >/OK
REW
FF
PLAY
→
ON SCREEN MODE
ON
BLUE BACKGROUND
TIMER REC SPEED
VIDEO STABILIZER
AUDIO OUT
ON
MANUAL
OFF
2,3
5
/OK
STOP
HIFI
VOL
CH
STEREO/SAP
STEREO
MENU
TO END PUSH EXIT
EXIT/STATUS
TIMER
3
SKIP SEARCH
INDEX
AUDIO/MUTE
Press the PLAY 8 or STO P 9 button to select AUDIO
O UT, then press the FF :/O K button so that HIFI
appears beside AUDIO O UT.
4
REC
SMARTPICTURE
/OTR
4
Press the EXIT/STATUS button.
5
Helpful Hints
Press the PLAY 8 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/MUTE button on the
remote control.
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46 Video Stabilizer
You can correct vertical vibration when playing back tapes. When
VIDEO STABILIZER is set to ON, vertical vibration will be cor-
rected automatically. VIDEO STABILIZER is set to OFF when you
receive the VCR.
1
Follow the steps below to set VIDEO STABILIZER to ON.
CBL / DBS
VCR/TV
TV
VCR
1
Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button.
POWER
EJECT
SELECT , 9
CHOOSE >/OK
QUICK PROGRAMMING
→
VCR SET UP
TUNER SET UP
INITIAL SET UP
+
+
1
START
2
STOP
3
DATE
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TO END PUSH EXIT
SPEED
CLEAR
0
STILL/SLOW
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+
2
REW
FF
Press the PLAY 8 or STO P 9 button to select VCR SET
UP, then press the FF :/O K button.
PLAY
/OK
2-3
SELECT , 9
CHOOSE >/OK
STOP
→
ON SCREEN MODE
ON
VOL
CH
BLUE BACKGROUND
TIMER REC SPEED
VIDEO STABILIZER
AUDIO OUT
ON
MANUAL
OFF
HIFI
STEREO
MENU
EXIT/STATUS
TIMER
STEREO/SAP
TO END PUSH EXIT
4
SKIP SEARCH
INDEX
AUDIO/MUTE
REC
SMARTPICTURE
/OTR
3
Press the PLAY 8 or STO P 9 button to select VIDEO
STABILIZER, then press the FF :/O K button so that O N
appears beside VIDEO STABILIZER.
SELECT , 9
CHOOSE >/OK
ON SCREEN MODE
ON
ON
MANUAL
ON
BLUE BACKGROUND
TIMER REC SPEED
VIDEO STABILIZER
AUDIO OUT
→
HIFI
STEREO/SAP
STEREO
TO END PUSH EXIT
Helpful Hints
• 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.
4
Press the EXIT/STATUS button.
• AUDIO OUT and STEREO/SAP will
not appear in the VCR SET UP
menu if you have the VRA451.
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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.
CBL / DBS
VCR/TV
TV
VCR
1
1
POWER
EJECT
Press the VCR button, then press the SMARTPICTURE
button. The current setting will appear on the screen for
about five seconds.
QUICK PROGRAMMING
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START
2
STOP
3
DATE
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CLEAR
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STILL/SLOW
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NATURAL
-
+
REW
FF
PLAY
/OK
STOP
VOL
CH
MENU
2
W hile the setting appears, press the SMARTPICTURE
button repeatedly to choose DISTINCT, SO FT, SHARP,
or NATURAL.
EXIT/STATUS
TIMER
SKIP SEARCH
INDEX
AUDIO/MUTE
NATURAL: This is generally the preferred setting.
DISTINCT: Choose to emphasize details in the
picture. Choose DISTINCT when
you use this VCR as the player
REC
SMARTPICTURE
/OTR
2
(VCR 1) during tape duplication.
Details are on page 41.
SO FT:
SHARP:
Choose to soften the picture.
Choose to emphasize the edge of the
picture.
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48 Playback Options
Forward and Reverse Searching
1
During tape playback, press and release the FF :/O K but-
ton or the REW (ind) ; button. A fast forward or reverse pic-
ture search will begin.
CBL / DBS
VCR/TV
TV
VCR
POWER
EJECT
2
QUICK PROGRAMMING
+
+
1
START
2
STOP
3
DATE
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To return to playback, press the PLAY 8 button.
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SPEED
CLEAR
0
During tape playback, press the STILL/SLO W
A still picture will appear on the screen.
button.
STILL/SLOW
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-
+
REW
FF
PLAY
2
/OK
To advance the still picture fram e by fram e, press the
STOP
STILL/SLO W
button repeatedly.
VOL
CH
MENU
EXIT/STATUS
TIMER
3
To return to playback, press the PLAY 8 button.
Viewing a Slow Motion Picture
SKIP SEARCH
INDEX
AUDIO/MUTE
REC
SMARTPICTURE
/OTR
1
During tape playback, press and hold the STILL/SLO W
button for three seconds. The tape will play in slow motion.
2
During slow motion playback, press the STILL/SLOW - button
once to slow the speed of slow motion playback. Press the
STILL/SLOW - 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.
Helpful Hints
• 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.
3
To return to norm al playback, press the PLAY 8 button.
Repeat Playback
• During Forward or Reverse
Searching, noise bars will appear on
the screen.
• You may only view a tape in Slow
Motion if the tape is recorded in SP
or SLP speed.
• You may press and hold the
FF :/OK button or the
REW(ind) ; button for a fast for-
ward or reverse picture search.
When you release the button,
normal playback will resume.
1
Press and hold the PLAY : button until the
es on the display panel. Now, when a tape has finished playing,
the VCR will rewind it and start playback again. The VCR will play
light flash-
3
the tape 50 times. The
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 9,
STILL/SLOW
light on the display panel will flash dur-
3
, FF :/OK, or REW(ind); buttons.
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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 PO W ER button
on the rem ote control for m ore than seven seconds until
a dash (-) appears to the right of the clock on the display
panel. The power will turn off.
1-2
CBL / DBS
VCR/TV
TV
VCR
W hen Child Lock is activated...
POWER
EJECT
• The dash (-) will appear on the display panel.
• The remote control will still operate your TV or Cable Box/DBS if you
have set it to do so. Details are on pages 26-27.
QUICK PROGRAMMING
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2
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START
STOP
DATE
• The VCR power will not come on automatically if you insert a tape.
• Timer recordings will take place as scheduled. Make sure a tape is in
the VCR. Make 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 POWER button on the remote
control will not affect the timer recording.
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REW
FF
PLAY
/OK
STOP
VOL
CH
MENU
2
To cancel Child Lock, press and hold the PO W ER button
on the rem ote control for m ore than seven seconds until
the VCR power com es on. The dash (-) will disappear from
the display panel.
EXIT/STATUS
TIMER
SKIP SEARCH
INDEX
AUDIO/MUTE
REC
SMARTPICTURE
/OTR
Helpful Hint
• If you lose your remote control
when Child Lock is on, contact
Philips.
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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. Or, if you want to receive the
weak signal, set BLUE BACKGROUND to OFF. When you select
a channel that is receiving a weak signal, you will see and hear the
static in the TV programming.
When you receive your VCR, BLUE BACKGROUND is set to
ON. To set BLUE BACKGROUND to ON or OFF, follow these
steps.
1
CBL / DBS
VCR/TV
TV
VCR
POWER
EJECT
QUICK PROGRAMMING
1
+
+
1
START
2
STOP
3
DATE
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button.
.
.
-
-
4
DBS
7
5
DAILY
8
6
WEEKLY
9
SELECT , 9
CHOOSE >/OK
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
→
VCR SET UP
TUNER SET UP
INITIAL SET UP
SPEED
CLEAR
0
STILL/SLOW
. . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . .
-
+
TO END PUSH EXIT
REW
FF
PLAY
/OK
2-3
2
STOP
Press the PLAY 8 or STO P 9 button to select VCR SET
UP, then press the FF :/O K button.
VOL
CH
MENU
EXIT/STATUS
TIMER
SELECT , 9
CHOOSE >/OK
→
ON SCREEN MODE
ON
BLUE BACKGROUND
TIMER REC SPEED
VIDEO STABILIZER
AUDIO OUT
ON
MANUAL
OFF
HIFI
STEREO
SKIP SEARCH
INDEX
AUDIO/MUTE
4
STEREO/SAP
REC
SMARTPICTURE
/OTR
TO END PUSH EXIT
3
Press the PLAY 8 or STO P 9 button to select BLUE
BACKGRO UND, then press the FF :/O K repeatedly so
that O N or O FF appears beside BLUE BACKGRO UND.
4
Press the EXIT/STATUS button.
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Automatic Operation Features 51
Autom atic Playback
When 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.
Autom atic Rewind
When 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.
Mem ory Rewind, Power O ff
When the POWER button is pressed while the VCR is rewinding
a tape, REWIND→POWER OFF will appear on the screen. When
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 Cassette-Inside
r
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.
Autom atic Tracking Adjustm ent
The VCR continually adjusts tracking to give you the best possible
picture quality. With some recordings, however, you may get a
better picture by adjusting the tracking manually (see below).
Manual Tracking Adjustm ent
• Press the CH(annel) 8/9 buttons to remove jitter in a still picture.
• To return to Automatic Tracking Adjustment, press the CH(annel)
8/9 buttons on the VCR at the same time except during still
picture mode.
• The CH(annel) 8/9 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
Adjustm ent
Tracking
Adjustm ent
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52 Glossary
AUDIO IN/O UT 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
VRA651 has Right and Left AUDIO IN/OUT Jacks on the front and back of the VCR.
Autom atic Channel Program m ing: process in which the VCR scans all available
channels and places the ones you receive in its memory. Then, when you press the
CH(annel) 8/9 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 Cable Box.
Cable Box/DBS O utput Channel: channel 03 or 04.
DBS: Direct Broadcast System.
Dubbing: copying a tape using a second VCR.
Fram e: a single still picture.
HQ : high quality; a feature in the VCR circuitry which provides enhanced picture
detail.
O TR: one-touch recording; a timed recording that starts immediately and records for
30 minutes to six hours, whichever you specify.
Rem ote 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/DBS, 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.
• LP (long play) – average tape speed (playback time for a T120 tape is approxi-
mately four hours); available for playback only. Although 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/O UT 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).
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Specifications 53
Video Heads
Four heads (VRA451)
Four heads with Hi-Fi stereo (VRA651)
Video Signal
EIA standards; NTSC color
Antenna
VHF/UHF – 75 ohm external antenna terminal
VHF O utput Signal
Channel 3 or 4 (switchable)
75 ohms unbalanced
Power Requirem ent
120V AC; 60 Hz
Power Consum ption
17 W (VRA451)
19 W (VRA651)
O perating Tem perature
41°F (5°C) to 104°F (40°C)
Relative Hum idity
10% to 80%
W eight
7.1 lbs. (3.2 kg.)
Dim ensions
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 Channel: 5A
Ultraband: 37 – 94, 100 – 125
NOTE: Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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54 Helpful Hints
If you are having problems 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 rem ote 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 norm ally to the rem ote control. (For exam ple, the VCR m ay
change channels m ultiple tim es when you press the CH(annel) 8 button once.)
• Install new batteries (preferably alkaline) in the remote control.
The VCR will not perform a tim er 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.
• When you turn on the VCR after a power failure, this on-screen message may appear: POWER FAILURE
OCCURRED/TIMER MEMORY CLEARED (IF PROGRAMMED)/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
Cassette-Inside lights will blink on the display panel.
and
r
• If the record tab on a 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.
r
• Noon is 12 p.m.; midnight is 12 a.m.
• If you are using a Cable Box/DBS, enter the Cable Box/DBS 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/DBS on for the
timer recording.
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 STOP/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. Never force a tape into the VCR.
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Tape can’t be rem oved.
• Make sure the power plug is completely connected to an AC (alternating current) outlet.
The m otor (cylinder) rotates even when the VCR is in Stop m ode.
• 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 adjusted at the TV.
• Adjust the tracking. Details are on page 51.
The Num ber buttons won’t work for channels above 69; channels above 13 cannot be
received.
• Select CABLE at the TUNER 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 program s cannot be watched norm ally.
• Put the VCR in TV position. Details are on pages 21-22.
• Check the connections between the VCR, TV, antenna/cable, and Cable Box/DBS (if applicable). Details
are on pages 6-9.
Line Input m ode is selected.
• If you accidentally enter Line Input mode (L-1 or L-F will appear on the display panel), use the CH(annel)
8/9 button or the Number buttons to select another channel.
Multi-Channel Television Sound System (VRA651 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.
• If you select second audio when second audio is not available, the VCR will record normal audio.
• When you program your VCR to record in stereo, broadcasts are recorded in Hi-Fi stereo.
• You 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.
• When 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)/O TR button is pressed or when the VCR power
is turned off to set a tim er recording.
• Make sure the tape has a record tab. Details are on page 5.
The rem ote control is not available or the rem ote control will not access the VCR’s on-
screen m enu.
• 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.
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56 Limited Warranty
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
90 Days Free Labor/One Year Parts Exchange. This product must be carried in for repair.
WHO IS COVERED?
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).
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.
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.
WHAT IS COVERED?
Warranty 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, but you pay for all labor
charges. After one year from the day of purchase, you
BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE...
Please check your owner’s manual before requesting
pay for the replacement or repair of all parts, and for service. Adjustments of the controls discussed there
all labor charges.
may save you a service call.
All parts, including repaired and replaced parts, are
covered only for the original warranty period. When
the warranty on the product expires, the warranty
on all replaced and repaired parts also expires.
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. When the product has been repaired, you
must pick up the unit at the center. Centers may
keep defective parts.
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 Company.
(In U.S.A., Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin 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.)
• 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 been tested and labelled for
use in two, four, six, and eight hour VHS
recorders.
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.
• a product that is used for commercial or institu-
tional purposes (including but not limited to rental
purposes).
WHERE IS SERVICE AVAILABLE?
MODEL # __________________________________
SERIAL # __________________________________
Warranty 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-
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may
have other rights which vary from state to state.
Philips Service Solutions Group, P.O . Box 2976, Longview, Texas 75606, (903) 242-4800
EL4946E009 / MAC 6108/12-98
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Index 57
ac power cord
accessories
24
60
helpful hints
54-55
45
smartclock
smartpicture
sp
16-17
hi-fi stereo playback
hookups
47
ant(enna) in jack
6-9, 24
37, 52
53
audio in/out jacks 23-24, 41, 44,52
with a cable box/dbs
without a cable box/dbs
8-9
6-7
specifications
speed button
sqpb
audio/mute button
automatic
21
21
28
playback
rewind
51
51
index buttons
index search
21, 42
42
standard play
37, 52
36-38
43-44
23
–
start +/ buttons
stereo broadcast
still/pause button
still/slow buttons
still picture
batteries
blue background
5
50
language selection
limited warranty
line input mode
long play
19
56
22, 41
37, 52
37, 52
21
48
cable box
stop
9
button
20
–
codes
27
8-9
8-9, 52
32-33
22
22
20, 27
7, 24
lp
stop +/ buttons
stop/eject button
super long play
36-38
23
connections
output channel
cable/tv channels
cassette compartment
cassette-inside light
cbl/dbs button
ch3/ch4 switch
maintenance
5
20
23
37, 52
menu button
menu/exit button
mts broadcast
table of contents
tape
4
43-44
duplication
eject
speed
41
51
number buttons
20
ch(annel)
channel
8
/
9
buttons 20, 23, 51
37, 52
22
on-screen mode
25
30
22
speed lights
time remaining
time zone selection
timer
adding
12
12
22
11
49
20
one-touch recording
operation indicators
output channel
25
15
deleting
display
setup
8-9, 52
button
light
21
22
child lock
pbs channel selection
automatic
clear button
clock
17
16
recording
checking
clearing
34-39
39
manual
display
setting
22
13-17
16-17
13-14
15
play button
playback
options
20, 23, 28
39
54
28
48
helpful hints
automatically
manually
time zone selection
programming
reviewing
34-38
39
pluscode programming number 34
power button
program review
20, 23
39
speed setting
with vcr plus+
40
connections
contents, table of
controls
6-9, 41, 44
4
programming system32-35
quick programming
36-39
tracking adjustment
51
remote
vcr
20-21
22-24
tv
real-time counter
rear panel
rec(ord)/otr button 20, 23, 29-30
25, 51
24
button
20
26
controls
daily button
date +/- buttons
daylight-savings time
dbs
34-38
36-38
18
hookups
position
6-9, 44
21
record tab
recording
basic
5
29
31
remote control code
26
codes
27
8-9
22
one channel/watching
vcr
connections
display panel
duplication
another
remote control
buttons
button
light
20
22
21
41
20-21
position
sensor
using
22
5
vcr plus+ channels
vcr plus+ programming system
32-33
eject button
erase protection
exit/status button
20
5
21
repeat playback
rerecording
reverse searching
48
setting up
timer recording
32-33
34-35
21, 23
41
48
vcr/tv button
video
fast forward searching
ff button
48
23
20
23
48
23
rew(ind)
;
button
20, 23, 48
7-9, 52
6-9, 24
rf coaxial cable
rf out jack
in/out jacks
23-24,41,44,52
ff
:
/OK button
stabilizer
tapes
46
:/OK button
5, 37
frame advance
front panel
safety precautions
second audio broadcast
skip search button
slow motion
3
43-44
21
48
37, 52
vol(ume)
8
/
9
button
20
warranty
weekly button
56
34-38
glossary
52
slp
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SUPPLIED ACCESSO RIES
The following items are supplied with your VCR; they
are provided to help you use or set up your VCR.
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Remote Control 4835 218 37245
Two AA Batteries 4835 138 17012
RF Coaxial Cable, 75 ohm
4835 323 27011
O PTIO NAL ACCESSO RIES
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 & Accessories Marketing Department
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)
M61106 (gold connectors)
VHS Cassette Rewinder
#M61117
M61105 (color-coded connectors)
Three Cassette Storage Cases (plastic)
Fits VHS and Beta cassettes
#M61104
Six High-grade, VHS, T-120 Cassettes
#MHG1206
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
ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.
ENERGY STAR® is a U.S. registered mark.
IB8109E002
LPT0204-001A
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