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- Page 1 VRZ242 LAYOUT 4/9/99 9:24 AM Page 1 Video Cassette Recorder VRZ242AT Owner’s Manual I M P O R T A N T ! Return Your Warranty Registration Card Within 10 Days. See Why Inside.
- Page 2 Return your Warranty Registration card today to ensure you receive all the benefits you’re entitled to. Once your PHILIPS MAGNAVOX purchase is registered, you’re eligible to receive all the privileges of owning a PHILIPS MAGNAVOX product. So complete and return the Warranty Registration Card enclosed with your purchase at once.
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Page 3: Introduction 3
This VCR is equipped with a High Quality (HQ) system and is compatible with existing Video Home System (VHS) equipment. Philips Consumer Electronics Company recommends that you use only video cassette tapes that have been tested and inspected for use in two, four, six, and eight hour VCRs, and which are labeled with the mark. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
VRZ242 LAYOUT 4/9/99 9:24 AM Page 4 4 Table of Contents Setting Up Your VCR Introduction ............3 Table of Contents . -
Page 5: Before Using Your Vcr 5
VRZ242 LAYOUT 4/9/99 9:24 AM Page 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 sliding it in the direction of the arrow. -
Page 6: Hookups Without A Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System
VRZ242 LAYOUT 4/9/99 9:24 AM Page 6 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 VRZ242 LAYOUT 4/9/99 9:24 AM Page 7 Hookups Without a Cable Box / Direct Broadcast System (cont’d) 7 Connect the RF coaxial cable (supplied) 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.) Antenna or Cable...
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Page 8: Hookups With A Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System
VRZ242 LAYOUT 4/9/99 9:24 AM Page 8 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. Channels cannot be changed at the VCR. You may not view a channel other than the one you are recording. - Page 9 VRZ242 LAYOUT 4/9/99 9:24 AM 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 Cable Signal RF coaxial Connections Connect a Cable signal to the VCR’s ANT(enna) IN Jack.
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Page 10: Hookups With A Stereo Tv
VRZ242 LAYOUT 4/9/99 9:24 AM Page 10 10 Hookups With a Stereo TV VIDEO (yellow) and AUDIO (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
VRZ242 LAYOUT 4/9/99 9:24 AM Page 11 Before turning on your VCR, make sure there are batteries in the remote control and the VCR and TV are connected correctly. Follow the steps on this page only when you plug the VCR power cord into the wall outlet for the first time. -
Page 12: Automatic Channel Setup
VRZ242 LAYOUT 4/9/99 9:24 AM Page 12 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. -
Page 13: Adding/Deleting Channels
VRZ242 LAYOUT 4/9/99 9:24 AM Page 13 Adding/Deleting Channels Press the VCR button. Press the MENU button. Press the PLAY/o button or the STOP/p button to select TUNER SET UP, then press the F.FWD/B button. Press the PLAY/o button or the STOP/p button to select ADD/DELETE CH, then press the F.FWD/B button. -
Page 14: Automatic Channel Setup
VRZ242 LAYOUT 4/9/99 9:24 AM Page 14 14 Automatic Channel Setup (cont’d) Reviewing Memorized Channels Press the VCR button. Press the MENU button. SELECT op CHOOSE B PROGRAM VCR SET UP TUNER SET UP SET CLOCK 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. -
Page 15: Setting The Clock 15
VRZ242 LAYOUT 4/9/99 9:24 AM Page 15 Follow the steps below to set your VCR’s clock. Make sure: The VCR is on and the VCR light appears on the display panel. (If it does not, press the VCR/TV button once.) You make each entry within 60 seconds of the previous entry. -
Page 16: Daylight-Saving Time
VRZ242 LAYOUT 4/9/99 9:24 AM Page 16 16 Daylight-Saving 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-Saving Time is set to ON when you receive your VCR. Turn Daylight-Saving Time ON or OFF by following the steps below. -
Page 17: Language Selection 17
VRZ242 LAYOUT 4/9/99 9:24 AM Page 17 Follow the steps below to change the language of the on-screen displays. Press the VCR button. Press the MENU button. SELECT op CHOOSE B PROGRAM VCR SET UP TUNER SET UP SET CLOCK 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 18: Setting The Remote To Operate A Tv
1&6 2 PHILCO ....14 PHILIPS ....01 PHILIPS MAGNAVOX. .01, 02, 03 QUASAR . -
Page 19: Setting The Remote To Operate A Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System 19
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 20: Remote Control Buttons
VRZ242 LAYOUT 4/9/99 9:24 AM Page 20 20 Remote Control Buttons 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.) Use to select channels at the VCR, TV, Cable Box, or Direct Broadcast System;... -
Page 21: Remote Control Buttons
VRZ242 LAYOUT 4/9/99 9:24 AM Page 21 Press to operate the Cable Box or Direct Broadcast System. Press to operate the TV. Details are on page 18. Use to watch a tape, to watch a program while recording it, or to watch a TV program (changing channels at the VCR). -
Page 22: On-Screen Status Displays
VRZ242 LAYOUT 4/9/99 9:24 AM Page 22 22 On-Screen Status Displays A status display will appear when you press the STATUS/EXIT button or certain function buttons. The contents of the status dis- play will vary. To choose the status display mode, follow the steps below. -
Page 23: Vcr Display Panel 23
VRZ242 LAYOUT 4/9/99 9:24 AM Page 23 PWR.(power) Light This light appears when the power is on. Cassette-Inside Light This light appears when there is a tape in the VCR. VCR Light This light appears when the VCR is in VCR position. This light does not appear when the VCR is in TV position. -
Page 24: Front Panel
VRZ242 LAYOUT 4/9/99 9:24 AM Page 24 24 Front Panel Remote Sensor Receives a signal from your remote control so you can oper- ate your VCR from a distance. POWER Button Press to turn the VCR power on and off. AUDIO IN Jack Connect a cable coming from the... -
Page 25: Rear Panel 25
VRZ242 LAYOUT 4/9/99 9:24 AM Page 25 VIDEO OUT Jack Connect a cable going to the VIDEO IN Jack of a camcorder, another VCR, or an audio-visual source (laser disc player, video disc player, etc.) here. Details are on page 38. VIDEO IN Jack Connect a cable coming from the VIDEO OUT Jack of a cam-... -
Page 26: Playing
VRZ242 LAYOUT 4/9/99 9:24 AM Page 26 26 Playing Read and follow the steps below to play a tape. Turn on the TV and set it to channel 3 or 4, whichever the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR is set to. Insert a tape in the VCR. -
Page 27: Recording 27
VRZ242 LAYOUT 4/9/99 9:24 AM Page 27 Read and follow the steps below to record a television program. Turn on the TV and set it to channel 3 or 4, whichever the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR is set to. Insert a tape with its record tab intact in the VCR. -
Page 28: Recording One Channel/Watching Another
VRZ242 LAYOUT 4/9/99 9:24 AM Page 28 28 Recording One Channel/Watching Another Start a recording. (See page 27.) Press the VCR button. Press the VCR/TV button to put the VCR in TV position. The VCR light will disappear from the VCR’s display panel. Press the TV button, then press the CHANNEL o/p or Number buttons to choose the channel you want to watch at the TV. -
Page 29: One-Touch Recording 29
VRZ242 LAYOUT 4/9/99 9:24 AM Page 29 The one touch recording (OTR) 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. Select a recording speed (SP, LP, SLP) with the SPEED button. Put a tape in the VCR. - Page 30 VRZ242 LAYOUT 4/9/99 9:24 AM Page 30 30 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.
- Page 31 VRZ242 LAYOUT 4/9/99 9:24 AM Page 31 Use the Number buttons (1 - 8) to select a slot in which to store the timer recording. There are eight slots. Open slots will flash on-screen. NOTE: If you enter a number for a slot that has already been used to store a timer recording, PREVIOUSLY SET PROGRAM will appear on- screen briefly.
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Page 32: Timer Recording
VRZ242 LAYOUT 4/9/99 9:25 AM Page 32 32 Timer Recording (cont’d) Press the Number 1 button to record in SP speed, the Number 2 button to record in LP speed, or the Number 3 button to record in SLP speed. (See the chart below.) You cannot use the SPEED button at this time. - Page 33 VRZ242 LAYOUT 4/9/99 9:25 AM Page 33 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 34: Setting Up The Vcr Plus+ Programming System
VRZ242 LAYOUT 4/9/99 9:25 AM Page 34 34 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. -
Page 35: Setting Up The Vcr Plus+ Programming System
VRZ242 LAYOUT 4/9/99 9:25 AM Page 35 Setting Up the VCR Plus+ Programming System (cont’d) 35 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 36: Timer Recording With The Vcr Plus+ Programming System
VRZ242 LAYOUT 4/9/99 9:25 AM Page 36 36 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 (page 12). Set up the VCR Plus+ and Cable/TV channel numbers (pages 34 - 35). - Page 37 VRZ242 LAYOUT 4/9/99 9:25 AM Page 37 Timer Recording With the VCR Plus+ Programming System (cont’d) 37 Press the Number 1 button to record in SP speed, the Number 2 button to record in LP speed, or the Number 3 button to record in SLP speed.
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Page 38: Rerecording (Tape Duplication)
VRZ242 LAYOUT 4/9/99 9:25 AM Page 38 38 Rerecording (Tape Duplication) 1. Audio cable from AUDIO OUT Jack of VCR 1 to AUDIO IN Jack of VCR 2 VCR 1 Playing VCR AUDIO VIDEO 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 39: Repeat Play 39
VRZ242 LAYOUT 4/9/99 9:25 AM Page 39 Follow the steps below 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 TO END PUSH EXIT Press the PLAY/o button or the STOP/p button to select... -
Page 40: Time Search
VRZ242 LAYOUT 4/9/99 9:25 AM Page 40 40 Time Search Follow the steps below 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. -
Page 41: Real-Time Counter Memory 41
VRZ242 LAYOUT 4/9/99 9:25 AM Page 41 Follow the steps below to reset the real-time counter to zero at a tape location you want to refer to later. Play, fast forward, or rewind a tape to the location that you would like to refer to later. Press the STOP/p button to stop the tape. -
Page 42: Special Effects Playback
VRZ242 LAYOUT 4/9/99 9:25 AM Page 42 42 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 43: Automatic Operation Features 43
VRZ242 LAYOUT 4/9/99 9:25 AM Page 43 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 a timer recording is set, the power will not come on automati- cally when you insert a tape with the record tab intact. -
Page 44: Helpful Hints
VRZ242 LAYOUT 4/9/99 9:25 AM Page 44 44 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 45: Helpful Hints
VRZ242 LAYOUT 4/9/99 9:25 AM Page 45 TV programs cannot be watched normally. • Put the VCR in TV position. (Press the VCR/TV button so that the VCR light disappears from the display panel. For details see page 24.) • Check the connections between the VCR, TV, antenna/cable, and Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System (if applicable). -
Page 46: Glossary
VRZ242 LAYOUT 4/9/99 9:25 AM Page 46 46 Glossary AUDIO IN/OUT Jacks: jacks located on the front and back of the VCR which are used to record audio from another source (IN) or to send audio to another source (OUT). Automatic Channel Setup: process in which the VCR memo- rizes all available channels. -
Page 47: Specifications 47
VRZ242 LAYOUT 4/9/99 9:25 AM Page 47 Specifications 47 Video Heads Four heads 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;... -
Page 48: Limited Warranty
Consumer Electronics Company. In countries where Philips Consumer Electronics Company does not dis- tribute the product, the local Philips service organiza- Philips Service Company, P.O. Box 555, Jefferson City, Tennessee 37760, VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER 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). -
Page 49: Index 49
VRZ242 LAYOUT 4/9/99 9:25 AM Page 49 ac power cord...25 accessories ...52 ant(enna) in jack ...6-10, 25 audio in/out jacks10, 24, 25, 38, 46 automatic playback ...43 rewind, eject, off...43 batteries ...5 cbl/dbs button...5, 19, 21 cassette compartment...23 cassette-inside light ...23 ch3/ch4 switch ...6-9, 25 channel above 100...20... - Page 50 VRZ242 LAYOUT 4/9/99 9:25 AM Page 50...
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Page 52: Supplied Accessories
Two AA Batteries 4835 138 17012 RF Coaxial Cable, 75 ohm 4835 323 27011 If any of these items are not included, or if you need to replace an item, contact Philips Service Company at the address below. Philips Service Company P.O.