Helpful Hints - Philips VRKD12BL Instruction Book

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Tape cannot be removed.
• Make sure the power plugis completely connectedto anAC (alternatingcurrent) outlet.
• You haveset a timer recording.Turn on theVCR power, then eiect the tape. Be sure to insert a tape and
turn off theVCR for your timer recording.
Tape cannot be inserted.
• Insert the tape, window side up,with the record tab facing you.
• Make sure a tape isn'talreadyin theVCR by pressing the STOPIEJECTbutton on theVCR.
• Gently pushon the center of the tape when puttingit in theVCR. Never force the tape into theVCR.
• If a timer recording is set, theVCR will not accept a tape that does not havea record tab.You may only
insert a tape with the record tab intact.
VCR ejects the tape when the RECORD button is pressed or when theVCR power is turned
off to set a timer recording.
• Make sure the tape has a record tab. Details are on page five.
There is no playback picture, or the playback picture is noisy or contains streaks.
• Make sure theTV is on the same channelas theVCR's CH3/CH4 switch.Detailsare on page seven.
• Mat_esure theVCR is inVCR position.(TheVCR/TV lightwill appear.If it does not, presstheVCR/TV
button once.)
• Make sure channel3 or 4 is properly adjusted.
• Adjust the tracking. Details are on page 37.
• TVs placed too close to theVCR can cause interference during tape playback.Move theVCR away from
the T_.
TV programs cannot be watched normally.
• Press the VCR/TV button to put the VCR in "IV position. (The VCR/TV light will disappear.)
• Check the connections between the VCR,'I'V, antenna/cable, and Cable Box/DBS (if applicable). Details are
on pages seven-I O.
The reception on all channels is poor.
• You may need to tune your TV again.
Line Input
• If you accidentally enter Line Input mode (LinelnRear (LI) will appearon yourTV screen briefly),press
the CHANNEL A/v buttons to selectanother channel.
The playback picture is too dim, too bright, or fluctuates in brightness.
• Some programs may be broadcast with copyright protection technology in order to protect the rights of
copyright owners.This technology is used on programs that are recorded on video tapes or DigitalVideo
Discs (DVDs), as well as some programs broadcast by antenna/cable/satellite television channels.
Programs broadcast with copyright protection technology may not record clearly. Likewise, if you play a
tape that is a recording of a copyright protected program, the picture may not be clear.Tapes of copyright
protected programs may have a picture that is dark or dim, or the brightness of the picture may fluctuate.
Therefore, you should avoid recording or playing copies of copyright protected programs.ThisVCR incor-
porates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and
other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of
this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for
home and other limited viewing uses only, unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation.
Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.