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- Page 1 Video Cassette Recorder VRA671AT Owner’s Manual Important! 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
U.S. registered mark. Using products with the E save energy. Saving energy reduces air pollution and lowers utility bills. Copyright 1999 Philips Consumer Electronics Company. All rights reserved. Auto DBS RecordLink and ShowGuard are trademarks of Philips Consumer Electronics Company. VCR Plus+ are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. -
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 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
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: Hookups With A Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System
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 Connections Connect a Cable signal to the VCR’s ANT(enna) IN Jack. Use an RF coaxial cable (supplied) to connect the OUT Jack on the VCR to the IN Jack on the Cable Box/DBS. -
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 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. 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 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. SELECT op ADD/DELETE B DELETED DELETED... - 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 REMOTE LOCATOR 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 15: Setting The Clock 15
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 your local PBS station. It keeps track of the time by constantly referring to the time broad- casted by your PBS station. - Page 16 16 Setting the Clock (cont’d) 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 internal calendar will cause a question mark (?) to appear on the screen.
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Page 17: Automatic Clock Setting
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 REMOTE LOCATOR 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 18 18 Setting the Clock (cont’d) Time Zone When using the AUTO CLOCK function, you can specify your time zone. That way, 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...
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Page 19: Daylight-Savings Time 19
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 set to ON when you receive your VCR. Turn Daylight-Savings Time ON or OFF by following the steps below. -
Page 20: Language Selection
20 Language Selection Follow the steps below to change the language of the on-screen displays and menus. Press the VCR button. Press the MENU button. SELECT op CHOOSE B PROGRAM VCR SET UP TUNER SET UP SET CLOCK REMOTE LOCATOR 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 21: Setting The Remote To Operate A Tv 21
Setting the Remote to Operate a TV 21 PHILCO ....14 PHILIPS ....01 PHILIPS MAGNAVOX. .01, 02, 03 QUASAR . -
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
During playback, press to fast forward the tape while the picture stays on the screen. Details are on page 46. Or, if you have a Magnavox, Philips, or Philips Magnavox TV, use to adjust the controls in the TV menu. -
Page 24: Helpful Hints
STATUS/EXIT Button Press to access or remove the on-screen status display. Details are on page 26. Press to exit on-screen menus. Or, if you have a Magnavox, Philips, or Philips Magnavox TV, press the TV button, then press the STATUS/EXIT button to see a TV status display or to remove the TV menu. -
Page 25: Remote Control Buttons
During playback, press to rewind the tape while the picture stays on the screen. Details are on page 46. Press to return to a previous on-screen menu. Or, if you have a Magnavox, Philips, or Philips Magnavox TV, use the REW(ind)/ { button to adjust the controls in the TV menu. -
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
POWER 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 there is a tape in the VCR. VCR Light This light appears when the VCR is in VCR posi-... -
Page 28: Front Panel
28 Front Panel F.FWD (Fast Forward) Button When 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 46. Press to select an item in the VCR menu. -
Page 29: Rear Panel 29
VIDEO OUT Jack Connect a cable going to the VIDEO IN Jack of a camcorder, another VCR, or an audio-visual system (monitor, laser disc player, video disc player, etc.) here. Details are on pages 43 and 56. VIDEO IN Jack Connect a cable coming from the VIDEO OUT Jack of a cam- AC Power Cord... -
Page 30: Playing
30 Playing Read and follow the steps below to play a tape. 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 in the VCR. The PWR., VCR, and Cassette-Inside lights will appear on the display panel. -
Page 31: Recording 31
Read and follow the steps below to record a television program. 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 with its record tab intact in 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. Select a recording speed (SP, SLP) with the SPEED button. Put a tape in the VCR. -
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.) 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 CH(annel) o/p or Number buttons to choose the channel you want to watch at the TV. -
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. 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.
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Page 36: The Vcr
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 (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.
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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 (page 12). Set up the VCR Plus+ and Cable/TV channel numbers (pages 38-39). -
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. -
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 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 REMOTE LOCATOR 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 a timer recording is set, the power will not come on automati- cally 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 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.
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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 the steps below. Press the VCR button. Press and hold the POWER button on the remote con- trol until PL appears on the display panel. -
Page 49: Remote Locator 49
Letting your VCR find your remote for you... Press the POWER button on the VCR to turn on the VCR. Your remote control beeps and LOCATING REMOTE appears on the screen. The remote control will beep for about 30 seconds. (The exception is when you plug the VCR power cord into the wall outlet for the first time.) Or, press any button on the remote control to stop the beeping. -
Page 50: Time Search
50 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. TIME SEARCH 0:00 ENTER SEARCH TIME... -
Page 51: Index Search 51
This feature allows you to index the starting points of programs that you have recorded on a tape. Then, you can easily rewind or fast forward to that point. Example: If you are watching program number 4 and you want to fast for- ward to program number 7, skip three programs. -
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 was stopped). Press the REC(ord) END SEARCH button. The VCR begins fast forwarding to the beginning of the next blank portion of the tape. -
Page 53: Quick Search 53
The Quick Search feature locates the beginning of each recording on a tape, then plays the first portion of the recording at high speed for 30 seconds. After it plays the portion, the VCR fast for- wards the tape to the next recording. This process is repeated until the end of the tape is reached, or until you stop the Quick Search. -
Page 54: Real-Time Counter Memory
54 Real-Time Counter Memory 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 55: Blue Background 55
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 56: Multi-Channel Television Sound System
56 Multi-Channel Television Sound System Your VCR can play recordings broadcast in Hi-Fi (high fidelity) stereo, which produces a crisp, clear sound from two sources. Your VCR also can play tapes recorded in a second audio (usually, that means your program is recorded in a second language). -
Page 57: Multi-Channel Television Sound System
Multi-Channel Television Sound System (cont’d) 57 Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button. SELECT op CHOOSE B PROGRAM VCR SET UP TUNER SET UP SET CLOCK REMOTE LOCATOR 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 58: Hi-Fi Stereo Sound System
58 Hi-Fi Stereo Sound System 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 59: Hi-Fi Stereo Sound System
Press the PLAY/o button or the STOP/p button to select HIFI. ON will appear to the right of HIFI on the screen. SELECT op HIFI MONO TO END PUSH EXIT Press the STATUS/EXIT button. Hi-Fi Stereo Sound System (cont’d) 59 POWER VCR/TV REC/OTR... -
Page 60: Helpful Hints
60 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 61: Helpful Hints
The Number buttons won’t work for channels above 69. • Enter channel numbers as a two-digit number. If you want to select channels 100 and above, enter chan- nel numbers as a three-digit number. Details are on page 25. TV programs cannot be watched normally. •... -
Page 62: Glossary
62 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 system (OUT). Automatic Channel Setup: process in which the VCR memo- rizes all available channels. -
Page 63: Specifications 63
Specifications 63 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 64: 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 Solutions Group, P.O. Box 2976, Longview, Texas 75606 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 65: Index 65
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, 56, 62 auto dbs recordlink...42 automatic playback ...45 rewind, eject, off...45 batteries ...5 blue background...55 cbl/dbs button...5, 22, 24 cassette compartment...27 cassette-inside light ...27 ch3/ch4 switch ...6-9, 29 channel adding ...13... -
Page 68: 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...