Introduction 3 - Philips/Magnavox VCR 462 Owner's Manual

Welcome to your VCR owner's manual.
This manual describes the VRX442 and the VRX462. The VRX442 is a monaural (single sound source) sys-
tem, while the VRX462 is a stereo system. Otherwise, the two models are exactly the same. In this manual,
the VRX462 is illustrated. (The VRX442 has single AUDIO IN/OUT Jacks. Otherwise, the VRX442 looks
exactly like the VRX462.)
This manual has six sections: Setting Up Your VCR; Description of Controls; Basic Operations; Recording;
Playing; and Information You May Need. The instructions explain all of the VCR's features, which are listed
below. You cannot hurt your VCR by trying the features! So read on – and relax.
Features
• Automatic Channel Programming
• On-Screen Status Displays in English or Spanish
• MTS (Multi-Channel Television Sound) System (VRX462 only)
• Hi-Fi Stereo Tape Playback (VRX462 only)
• Automatic Clock Setting
• VCR Plus+ Programming System
• Remote Control With Capability to Operate TV, Cable Box,
and Digital Satellite System Receiver
• Remote Locator
• Controller (for Cable Box or Digital Satellite System Receiver)
• Index Search
• Repeat Playback
• Daylight-Saving Time
• Automatic Head Cleaner
• Tape Counter Memory
Safety Precautions
Warning: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose
this equipment to rain or moisture.
FCC Warning: Any unauthorized changes or modifications
to this equipment void the user's authority to operate it.
This VCR, equipped with a HQ (high quality) system, is compatible
with existing VHS (video home system) 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. The use of tapes that have not been inspect-
ed for use in two, four, six, and eight hour VCRs may result in
poor picture quality and excessive deposits on the video heads,
which may not be covered by the warranty if damage occurs.
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.
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.
Copyright 1997 Philips Consumer Electronics Company. All rights
reserved.
VCR Plus+C 3 and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar
Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ system is manufac-
tured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
DSS™ is an official trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of GM
Hughes Electronics.

Introduction 3

Helpful Hint
• Before doing anything else, record
the VCR's model and serial numbers
in the spaces provided on page two.
These numbers will help us assist
you if you ever call for help.