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- Page 1 VR674CAT Video Cassette Recorder Owner’s Manual...
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Page 3: Introduction 3
E tered mark. Using products with the E gy. Saving energy reduces air pollution and lowers utility bills. Copyright 2001 Philips Consumer Electronics. All rights reserved. Auto DBS RecordLink, Smart Picture, and ShowGuard are trademarks of Philips Consumer Electronics. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
4 Table of Contents Setting Up Your VCR Introduction ............... .3 Table of Contents . -
Page 5: Before Using Your Vcr 5
Removing 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 Remote Control Remove the battery compartment lid on the bottom of the remote control by pressing the tab, then lifting the lid. -
Page 6: Hookups Without A Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System
6 Hookups Without a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System 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 see pages eight-nine. If you have a Stereo TV, please see page 10. - Page 7 Hookups Without a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System (cont’d) 7 Connect the supplied black RF coaxial cable to the OUT Jack on the back of the VCR and to the ANTENNA IN Jack on the TV. (You may use either a snap-on type (supplied) or screw-on type of coaxial cable, whichever you prefer.) AUDIO VIDEO...
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Page 8: Hookups With A Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System
8 Hookups With a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System There are two ways to connect your Cable Box/DBS to the VCR. With this connection: You may view any channel. You must select channels at the Cable Box/DBS. You can not change channels at the VCR. You may not view a channel other than the one you are recording. - Page 9 Hookups With a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System (cont’d) 9 With this connection: You may watch one channel while recording another. You may not record scrambled channels. AUDIO VIDEO CH3 CH4 Cable Signal RF coaxial cable Connections Connect a Cable signal to the VCR’s ANT(enna) IN Jack. Use the supplied black RF coaxial cable to connect the OUT Jack on the VCR to the IN Jack on the Cable Box/DBS.
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Page 10: Hookups With A Stereo Tv
10 Hookups With a Stereo TV VIDEO (yellow) and AUDIO (red and white) OUT Jacks Audio and Video cables are not supplied. Connect the antenna or cable to the ANT(enna) IN Jack on the back of the VCR. Connect a video cable to the yellow VIDEO OUT Jack on the back of the VCR. -
Page 11: Turning On Your Vcr 11
Before turning on your VCR, make sure batteries are in the remote control and you have connected the VCR and TV correctly. Follow the steps on this page only when you plug the VCR power cord into the wall outlet for the first time. You can not program channels if you are using a Cable Box or a Direct Broadcast System. -
Page 12: Automatic Channel Setup
12 Automatic Channel Setup 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 the channels again. Press the VCR button. Press the MENU button. SELECT op CHOOSE B PROGRAM VCR SET UP... -
Page 13: Adding/Deleting Channels
Adding/Deleting Channels If your channel lineup changes, you may want to add newly avail- able channels or remove channels that are no longer available in your area. You can use the CH(annel) o/p buttons to scroll through only the available channels. To add or delete channels from the VCR’s memory, follow these steps. -
Page 14: Automatic Channel Setup
14 Automatic Channel Setup (cont’d) Reviewing Memorized Channels Follow these steps to see which channels are available at the VCR. These channels will be available when you use the CH(annel) o/p buttons. Press the VCR button. Press the MENU button. SELECT op CHOOSE B PROGRAM VCR SET UP... -
Page 15: Language Selection 15
Follow these steps to change the language of the on-screen dis- plays and menus. Press the VCR button. Press the MENU button. SELECT op CHOOSE B PROGRAM VCR SET UP TUNER SET UP SET CLOCK AUTO DBS RECORD LINK TO END PUSH EXIT Press the PLAY/o button or the STOP/p button to select VCR SET UP, then press the F.FWD/B button. -
Page 16: Setting The Clock
16 Setting the Clock There are two ways to set the clock. With manual clock setting, you tell the VCR the current time. With automatic clock setting, the VCR gets the current time from a PBS station. It keeps track of the time by constantly referring to the time the PBS station broadcasts. - Page 17 Press two Number buttons for the hour(s) and two Number buttons for the minute(s). Then press 1 for AM or 2 for PM. For example, for 2:15 PM, press 02, 15, 2. Enter a 0 before a single-digit number. Entries that do not match the VCR’s calendar or clock will cause a question mark (?) to appear on the screen.
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Page 18: Automatic Clock Setting
18 Setting the Clock (cont’d) Automatic Clock Setting Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button. SELECT op CHOOSE B PROGRAM VCR SET UP TUNER SET UP SET CLOCK AUTO DBS RECORD LINK TO END PUSH EXIT Press the PLAY/o button or the STOP/p button to select SET CLOCK, then press the F.FWD/B button. -
Page 19: Setting The Clock
Time Zone When using Automatic Clock Setting, specify your time zone. The VCR will update the clock according to your time zone. Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button. SELECT op CHOOSE B PROGRAM VCR SET UP TUNER SET UP SET CLOCK AUTO DBS RECORD LINK... -
Page 20: Daylight-Savings Time
20 Daylight-Savings Time You may program the VCR so its clock will automatically move forward one hour in April and turn back one hour in October. Daylight-Savings Time is ON when you receive your VCR. Turn Daylight-Savings Time ON or OFF by following the steps below. Before you begin: Make sure you have set the clock. -
Page 21: Setting The Remote To Operate A Tv 21
FISHER ....11 PHILIPS ....01 GE ....10 PHILIPS MAGNAVOX. -
Page 22: Setting The Remote To Operate A Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System
CURTIS ... 08, 09 OAK SIGMA ... 11, 46 DIAMOND ... 01, 44 PANASONIC .. 16, 17, 97 EAGLE ... 26, 40, 62 PHILIPS ... 07, 23, 50 PIONEER ... 05, 06 EASTERN/REGENCY ... 28 PULSAR ... 04, 30, 42, GC BRAND ... -
Page 23: Remote Control Buttons 23
EJECT Button Press to eject the tape. POWER Button Press to turn on or off the VCR, TV, Cable Box, or Direct Broadcast System. (You must first press the VCR, TV, or CBL/DBS button.) Press and hold to set the Child Lock. Details are on page 48. CLEAR Button Press to erase incorrect information when programming VCR features. -
Page 24: Helpful Hints
24 Remote Control Buttons (cont’d) EJECT POWER STATUS SMART MENU CLEAR /EXIT PICTURE MEMORY ALT.CH PAUSE /OTR /STILL PLAY F.FWD STOP VOL. MUTE /DBS VCR/TV SPEED VCR PLUS+ /ENTER F.ADV X2 PLAY SLOW TRACKING VAR.SLOW TIME INDEX REC END SKIP SEARCH •... -
Page 25: Remote Control Buttons
MENU Button Press to access the VCR menu or some TV menus. Number Buttons Press to select channels at the VCR, TV, Cable Box, or Direct Broadcast System; use to set up VCR features (such as the clock). Enter channel numbers as a two-digit number for the quickest results. For example, to select channel 6, press 0,6. -
Page 26: On-Screen Status Displays
26 On-Screen Status Displays A status display will appear when you press the STATUS/EXIT but- ton or certain function buttons. The contents of the status display will vary. To choose the status display mode, follow the steps below. If you select STATUS ON, then select COUNTER ONLY Whenever you press the STOP/p button or the PLAY/o button, the status display will appear for five seconds. -
Page 27: Vcr Display Panel 27
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER POWER VCR/TV VIDEO L AUDIO R Record Light This light appears during a recording. It flashes when a recording is paused. PWR.(power) Light This light appears when the power is on. Cassette-Inside Light This light appears when a tape is in the VCR. -
Page 28: Front Panel
28 Front Panel PAUSE Button While recording, press to pause the recording. Press again to resume recording. Details are on page 31. You can not pause a One-Touch Recording. During tape playback, press to freeze the picture. Press again to resume play- back. -
Page 29: Rear Panel 29
ANT(enna) IN Jack Connect your antenna or cable here. Details are on pages six-10. AUDIO IN Jacks Connect audio cables coming from the AUDIO OUT Jacks of a cam- corder, another VCR, or an audio source here. Details are on page 43. If you connect other equipment to the AUDIO and VIDEO IN jacks on the back of the VCR, select channel 001 (AV REAR) at the VCR. -
Page 30: Playing
30 Playing Read and follow these steps to play a tape. Turn on the TV and set it to channel 3 or 4 which the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR is set. Insert a tape in the VCR. The PWR., VCR, and Cassette-Inside lights will appear on the display panel. -
Page 31: Recording 31
Read and follow these steps to record a television program. Turn on the TV and set it to channel 3 or 4 which the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR is set. Insert a tape with its record tab intact into the VCR. Press the VCR button. -
Page 32: One-Touch Recording
32 One-Touch Recording The One-Touch Recording feature allows you to set an immediate timed recording 30 minutes to eight hours long. Before you begin: Set up the channels at the VCR. Details are on page 12. Select a recording speed (SP, SLP) with the SPEED button. Details are on page 36. -
Page 33: Recording One Channel/Watching Another 33
Press the VCR button. Press the REC(ord)/OTR button to start a recording of the current channel. (See page 31.) The Record light will appear on the VCR display panel. Press the VCR/TV button to put the VCR in TV position. The VCR light will disappear from the VCR’s display panel. -
Page 34: Timer Recording
34 Timer Recording 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: Set up the channels at the VCR. Details are on page 12. Set the clock. - Page 35 Use the Number buttons (1-8) to select a slot in which to store the timer recording. There are eight slots. Numbers for open slots will flash on the screen. NOTE: If you enter a number for a slot that has been used already to store a timer recording, PREVIOUSLY SET PROGRAM will appear on the screen briefly.
- Page 36 36 Timer Recording (cont’d) Press the Number 1 button to record in SP speed or the Number 2 button to record in SLP speed. (See the chart below.) You cannot use the SPEED button at this time. ONE TIME PROGRAM PROGRAM CHANNEL TIME ON...
- Page 37 Checking or Cancelling Timer Recordings With the VCR on and in VCR position (the VCR light will appear on the display panel), press the VCR button, then press the MENU button. Press the PLAY/o button or the STOP/p button to select PROGRAM, then press the F.FWD/B button.
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Page 38: Setting Up The Vcr Plus+ Programming System
38 Setting Up the VCR Plus+ Programming System First, fill in the boxes on this page. It will only take a few minutes, and you must do it if you want the VCR Plus+ programming system to work properly. Since the channel numbers of the stations you receive may not be the same as the station numbers, and since channel numbers differ from area to area, you must program the VCR with your local channel infor- mation. -
Page 39: Setting Up The Vcr Plus+ Programming System
Setting Up the VCR Plus+ Programming System (cont’d) 39 Now, compare the channel numbers you have written in the VCR PLUS+ CH. and CABLE/TV CH. columns. For stations whose VCR Plus+ and Cable/TV channels do not match, you must tell the VCR the VCR Plus+ and Cable/TV channel numbers by following steps 3-7. -
Page 40: Timer Recording With The Vcr Plus+ Programming System
40 Timer Recording with the VCR Plus+ Programming System Follow these steps to set a timer recording with the PlusCode programming numbers in your TV guide. Before you begin: Set up the channels at the VCR. Details are on page 12. Set up the VCR Plus+ and Cable/TV channel numbers. -
Page 41: Timer Recording With The Vcr Plus+ Programming System
Timer Recording with the VCR Plus+ Programming System (cont’d) 41 Press the Number 1 button to record in SP speed or the Number 2 button to record in SLP speed. Your selection will appear beside REC SPEED on the screen; SP=1 SLP=2 will continue to flash. -
Page 42: Auto Dbs Recordlink
42 Auto DBS RecordLink If you connect your VCR to a satellite tuner that has the Electronic Program Guide, the VCR will turn itself on, record, then turn itself off. First, read the owner’s manual of your satellite tuner; then, follow the steps below. Before you begin: Use audio and video cables to connect the VCR’s AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks on the back of the VCR to the satellite tuner’s AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jacks. -
Page 43: Rerecording (Tape Duplication) 43
1. Audio cables from AUDIO OUT Jacks of VCR 1 to AUDIO IN Jacks of VCR 2 VCR 1 Playing VCR AUDIO VIDEO CH3 CH4 2. Video cable from VIDEO OUT Jack of VCR 1 to VIDEO IN Jack of VCR 2 Audio and Video cables are not supplied. -
Page 44: Repeat Play
44 Repeat Play Follow these steps to make the VCR play a tape over and over. Press the VCR button. Press the MENU button. SELECT op CHOOSE B PROGRAM VCR SET UP TUNER SET UP SET CLOCK AUTO DBS RECORD LINK TO END PUSH EXIT Press the PLAY/o button or the STOP/p button to select VCR SET UP, then press the F.FWD/B button. -
Page 45: Automatic Operation Features 45
The following playback features will always operate. Automatic 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. If you have set a timer recording, the power will not come on automatically when you insert a tape with the record tab intact. -
Page 46: Special Effects Playback
46 Special Effects Playback Forward and Reverse Searching (SP/LP/SLP) During tape playback, press and release the F.FWD/B button or the REW(ind)/{ button. A fast forward or reverse picture search will begin. To return to playback, press the PLAY/o button. Super High Speed Searching (LP/SLP) During tape playback, press the F.FWD/B button or the REW (ind)/{ button, then press again. -
Page 47: Special Effects Playback
Viewing a Still Picture During tape playback, press the PAUSE/STILL button. A still picture will appear on the screen. To advance the still picture frame-by-frame, press the F(rame). ADV(ance) button. To release the still picture and return to playback, press the PLAY/o button or press the PAUSE/STILL button again. -
Page 48: Child Lock
48 Child Lock Child Lock prevents use of the VCR by deactivating the VCR fea- ture buttons on the VCR and the remote control. To set the Child Lock, turn on the VCR power, then follow these steps. Press the VCR button. Press the POWER button to turn on the VCR power, if necessary. -
Page 49: Smart Picture 49
The Smart Picture feature allows you to improve the picture quality during normal tape playback. Press the VCR button during tape playback. Press the SMART PICTURE button repeatedly until your desired picture mode appears on the screen. [NATURAL] [SOFT] Your selection will remain on the screen for about five seconds, then disappear. -
Page 50: Time Search
50 Time Search Follow these steps to program the VCR to search forward or backward on a tape a specific length of time. There must be a tape in the VCR. Press the VCR button. Press the TIME SEARCH button. TIME SEARCH 0:00 ENTER SEARCH TIME... -
Page 51: Index Search 51
The VCR automatically indexes each recording you make. Index Search allows you to easily rewind or fast forward to the begin- ning of your recordings. Example: If you are watching program number 4 and you want to fast for- ward to program number 7, skip three programs. CURRENTLY PLAYING PROGRAM Beginning of tape Pro. -
Page 52: Record End Search/Skip Search
52 Record End Search/Skip Search Record End Search This function enables you to search forward to the next unrecorded portion of the tape (or to the point at which recording ended). Press the VCR button, then press the REC(ord) END SEARCH button. -
Page 53: Real-Time Counter Memory 53
Follow these steps to reset the real-time counter to zero at a tape location you want to refer to later. Press the VCR button, then play, fast forward, or rewind a tape to the location that you would like to refer to later. -
Page 54: Blue Background
54 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 BACK- GROUND to OFF. -
Page 55: Multi-Channel Television Sound System 55
Your VCR can play Hi-Fi (high fidelity) stereo recordings, which have a crisp, clear sound from two sources. Your VCR also can play second audio tapes. Usually, that means your program is in a second lan- guage. Of course, your VCR will play tapes recorded in monaural (single-source) sound as well. Your VCR also will record in Hi-Fi stereo or in second audio. - Page 56 56 Multi-Channel Television Sound System (cont’d) Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button. SELECT op CHOOSE B PROGRAM VCR SET UP TUNER SET UP SET CLOCK AUTO DBS RECORD LINK TO END PUSH EXIT Press the PLAY/o button or the STOP/p button to select TUNER SET UP, then press the F.FWD/B button.
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Page 57: Hi-Fi Stereo Sound System 57
Multi-Channel Television Sound system broadcasts are automati- cally recorded in Hi-Fi stereo sound. To play in Hi-Fi stereo the tapes recorded in Hi-Fi stereo, however, you’ll need to follow steps 1-5. Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button. SELECT op CHOOSE B PROGRAM VCR SET UP... -
Page 58: Helpful Hints
58 Helpful Hints If you are having problems with your product, check this 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. -
Page 59: Helpful Hints
You cannot watch TV programs normally. • Put the VCR in TV position, then change channels at the TV. (Press the VCR/TV button so that the VCR light disappears from the display panel. Details are on pages 24, 27, and 28.) •... -
Page 60: Glossary
60 Glossary AUDIO IN/OUT Jacks: jacks on the front and back of the VCR that record audio from another source (IN) or send audio to another system (OUT). Automatic Channel Setup: process in which the VCR memo- rizes all available channels. Then, when you press the CH(annel) o/p buttons, you only scan through channels you receive. -
Page 61: Specifications 61
Specifications 61 Video Heads Four heads – Hi-Fi Video Signal EIA standards; NTSC color Antenna VHF/UHF – 75 ohm external antenna terminal VHF Output Signal Channel 03 or 04 (switchable) 75 ohms unbalanced Power Requirement 120V AC; 60Hz Power Consumption Operating Temperature 41°F (5°C) to 104°F (40°C) Relative Humidity... -
Page 62: Limited Warranty
Philips Service Solutions Group, P.O. Box 2976, Longview, Texas 75606, MAKE SURE YOU KEEP... Please keep your sales receipt or other document showing proof of date of purchase. -
Page 63: Limited Warranty
El Paso, TX 79928 ATTENTION: VCR EXCHANGE A replacement will be sent to you via UPS within 48 business hours of Philips’ receipt of the product. Your Address (street address to which replacement should be delivered, no P.O. boxes allowed):... -
Page 64: Index
64 Index ac power cord...29 accessories ...68 alt.ch button...25 ant(enna) in jack ...6-10, 29 audio in/out jacks...10, 28-29, ...43, 55, 60 auto dbs recordlink...42 automatic playback ...45 rewind, eject, off...45 batteries ...5 blue background...54 cassette compartment...27 cassette-inside light ...27 cbl/dbs button...5, 22, 24 ch3/ch4 switch ...6-9, 29 channel adding ...13... -
Page 65: Accessories
The following additional items are not provided with your VCR, but they are designed for use with your new VCR. To order these optional accessories, contact us at: Philips Parts & Accessories Marketing Department 401 East Old Andrew Johnson Highway Jefferson City, TN 37760 1-800-851-8885.