Philips/Magnavox VRX260AT99 User Manual

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VRX260 LAYOUT
4/8/99 8:52 PM
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. And take advantage of these important benefits.
Warranty
Verification
Registering your product within
10 days confirms your right to max-
imum protection under the
terms and conditions of your
PHILIPS MAGNAVOX warranty.
Congratulations on your purchase, and
welcome to the "family!"
Dear PHILIPS MAGNAVOX product owner:
Thank you for your confidence in PHILIPS MAGNAVOX. You've
selected one of the best-built, best-backed products available today.
And we'll do everything in our power to keep you happy with your
purchase for many years to come.
As a member of the PHILIPS MAGNAVOX "family," you're entitled
to protection by one of the most comprehensive warranties and
outstanding service networks in the industry.
What's more, your purchase guarantees you'll receive all the infor-
mation and special offers for which you qualify, plus easy access to
accessories from our convenient home shopping network.
And most importantly you can count on our uncompromising com-
mitment to your total satisfaction.
All of this is our way of saying welcome-and thanks for investing in
a PHILIPS MAGNAVOX product.
Sincerely,
Robert Minkhorst
President and Chief Executive Officer
P.S. Remember, to get the most from your PHILIPS
MAGNAVOX product, you must return your
Warranty Registration Card within 10 days. So
please mail it to us right now!
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Registration Card serves as
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event of product theft or loss.
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antees you'll receive all the informa-
tion and special offers which you
qualify for as the owner of your
model.
Know these
safety
symbols
C A U T I O N
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
This "bolt of lightning" indicates
t
uninsulated material within your
unit may cause an electrical shock. For
the safety of everyone in your house-
hold, please do not remove product
covering.
The "exclamation point" calls
s
attention to features for which
you should read the enclosed lit-
erature closely to prevent operating
and maintenance problems.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR
SHOCK
HAZARD,
DO
EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION: To prevent electric
shock, match wide blade of plug to
wide slot, and fully insert.
ATTENTION: Pour éviter les chocs
électriques, introduire la lame la plus
large de la fiche dans la borne corre-
spondante de la prise et pousser
jusqu'au fond.
For Customer Use
Enter below the Serial No.
which is located on the rear
of the cabinet. Retain this
information for future refer-
ence.
Model No. ______________
Serial No. ______________
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  • Page 1 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.
  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    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 3: Table Of Contents

    VRX260 LAYOUT 4/8/99 8:52 PM Page 4 4 Table of Contents Setting Up Your VCR Introduction ............3 Table of Contents .
  • Page 4: Before Using Your Vcr 5

    VRX260 LAYOUT 4/8/99 8:52 PM 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 5: Hookups Without A Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System

    VRX260 LAYOUT 4/8/99 8:52 PM 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 6: Hookups Without A Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System

    VRX260 LAYOUT 4/8/99 8:52 PM 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...
  • Page 7: Hookups With A Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System

    VRX260 LAYOUT 4/8/99 8:52 PM 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 8: Hookups With A Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System

    VRX260 LAYOUT 4/8/99 8:52 PM 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.
  • Page 9: Hookups With A Stereo Tv

    VRX260 LAYOUT 4/8/99 8:52 PM Page 10 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 10: Turning On Your Vcr 11

    VRX260 LAYOUT 4/8/99 8:52 PM 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 11: Automatic Channel Setup

    VRX260 LAYOUT 4/8/99 8:52 PM 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 MENU button. SELECT op CHOOSE B PROGRAM VCR SET UP...
  • Page 12: Adding/Deleting Channels

    VRX260 LAYOUT 4/8/99 8:52 PM Page 13 Adding/Deleting Channels 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 13 VRX260 LAYOUT 4/8/99 8:52 PM Page 14 14 Automatic Channel Setup (cont’d) Reviewing Memorized Channels 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 14: Setting The Clock 15

    VRX260 LAYOUT 4/8/99 8:52 PM 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 15: Daylight-Saving Time

    VRX260 LAYOUT 4/8/99 8:52 PM 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 16: Language Selection 17

    VRX260 LAYOUT 4/8/99 8:52 PM Page 17 Follow the steps below to change the language of the on-screen displays. 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 17: Remote Control Buttons

    VRX260 LAYOUT 4/8/99 8:52 PM Page 18 18 Remote Control Buttons Use to select channels and to program VCR functions To select, press 0, then the channel number you want. For example, to select channel 7, press 0, 7. To select, press the +100 button, then press the last two digits of the channel you want.
  • Page 18: Remote Control Buttons

    VRX260 LAYOUT 4/8/99 8:52 PM Page 19 When playback is stopped, press to eject the tape. Use to select the signal that your TV receives. Use to watch a tape, to watch a program while recording it, or to watch a TV broadcast using the CHANNEL (K/L) or Number but- tons.
  • Page 19: On-Screen Status Displays

    VRX260 LAYOUT 4/8/99 8:52 PM Page 20 20 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 20: Vcr Display Panel 21

    VRX260 LAYOUT 4/8/99 8:53 PM Page 21 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 21: Front Panel

    VRX260 LAYOUT 4/8/99 8:53 PM Page 22 22 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. VCR/TV Button Press to select VCR or TV position.
  • Page 22: Rear Panel 23

    VRX260 LAYOUT 4/8/99 8:53 PM Page 23 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 pages 36 and 42. VIDEO IN Jack Connect a cable coming from the VIDEO OUT Jack of a cam-...
  • Page 23: Playing

    VRX260 LAYOUT 4/8/99 8:53 PM Page 24 24 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 24: Recording 25

    VRX260 LAYOUT 4/8/99 8:53 PM Page 25 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 25: Recording One Channel/Watching Another

    VRX260 LAYOUT 4/8/99 8:53 PM Page 26 26 Recording One Channel/Watching Another Start a recording. (See page 25.) Press the VCR/TV button to put the VCR in TV position. The VCR light will disappear from the VCR’s display panel. Use the TV remote control to select the channel you want to watch at the TV.
  • Page 26: One-Touch Recording 27

    VRX260 LAYOUT 4/8/99 8:53 PM Page 27 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, LP, SLP) with the SPEED button. Put a tape in the VCR.
  • Page 27: Timer Recording

    VRX260 LAYOUT 4/8/99 8:53 PM Page 28 28 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 28 VRX260 LAYOUT 4/8/99 8:53 PM Page 29 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.
  • Page 29 VRX260 LAYOUT 4/8/99 8:53 PM Page 30 30 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 30 VRX260 LAYOUT 4/8/99 8:53 PM Page 31 Checking or Cancelling Timer Recordings With the VCR on and in VCR position (the VCR light will appear on the display panel), press the MENU button. Press the PLAY/o button or the STOP/p button to select PROGRAM, then press the F.FWD/B button.
  • Page 31: Setting Up The Vcr Plus+ Programming System

    VRX260 LAYOUT 4/8/99 8:53 PM Page 32 32 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 32: Setting Up The Vcr Plus+ Programming System

    VRX260 LAYOUT 4/8/99 8:53 PM Page 33 Setting Up the VCR Plus+ Programming System (cont’d) 33 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 33: Timer Recording With The Vcr Plus+ Programming System

    VRX260 LAYOUT 4/8/99 8:53 PM Page 34 34 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 32 - 33).
  • Page 34 VRX260 LAYOUT 4/8/99 8:53 PM Page 35 Timer Recording With the VCR Plus+ Programming System (cont’d) 35 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.
  • Page 35: Playing

    VRX260 LAYOUT 4/8/99 8:53 PM Page 36 36 Rerecording (Tape Duplication) 1. Audio cables from AUDIO OUT Jacks of VCR 1 to AUDIO IN Jacks 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 36: Repeat Play 37

    VRX260 LAYOUT 4/8/99 8:53 PM Page 37 Follow the steps below to make the VCR play a tape over and over. 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 37: Time Search

    VRX260 LAYOUT 4/8/99 8:53 PM Page 38 38 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 TIME SEARCH button. TIME SEARCH 0:00 ENTER SEARCH TIME...
  • Page 38: Real-Time Counter Memory 39

    VRX260 LAYOUT 4/8/99 8:53 PM Page 39 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 39: Special Effects Playback

    VRX260 LAYOUT 4/8/99 8:53 PM Page 40 40 Special Effects Playback Forward and Reverse Searching (SP/LP/SLP) During tape playback, press and release the F.FWD/B button or the REWIND/{ 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 REWIND/{ button, then press again.
  • Page 40: Automatic Operation Features 41

    VRX260 LAYOUT 4/8/99 8:53 PM Page 41 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 41: Multi-Channel Television Sound System

    VRX260 LAYOUT 4/8/99 8:53 PM Page 42 42 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 42: Multi-Channel Television Sound System

    VRX260 LAYOUT 4/8/99 8:53 PM Page 43 Multi-Channel Television Sound System (cont’d) 43 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. SELECT op CHOOSE B CABLE TV AUTO PROGRAMMING ADD/DELETE CH CH MEMORY REVIEW...
  • Page 43: Hi-Fi Stereo Sound System

    VRX260 LAYOUT 4/8/99 8:53 PM Page 44 44 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 - 9.
  • Page 44: Hi-Fi Stereo Sound System

    VRX260 LAYOUT 4/8/99 8:53 PM Page 45 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. SELECT op CHOOSE B CABLE TV AUTO PROGRAMMING ADD/DELETE CH CH MEMORY REVIEW TV STEREO 2ND AUDIO TO END PUSH EXIT...
  • Page 45: Helpful Hints

    VRX260 LAYOUT 4/8/99 8:53 PM Page 46 46 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 46: Helpful Hints

    VRX260 LAYOUT 4/8/99 8:53 PM Page 47 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 22.) • Check the connections between the VCR, TV, antenna/cable, and Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System (if applicable).
  • Page 47: Glossary

    VRX260 LAYOUT 4/8/99 8:53 PM Page 48 48 Glossary AUDIO IN/OUT Jacks: jacks located on the 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 48: Specifications 49

    VRX260 LAYOUT 4/8/99 8:53 PM Page 49 Specifications 49 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;...
  • Page 49: 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 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 50: Index 51

    VRX260 LAYOUT 4/8/99 8:53 PM Page 51 ac power cord...23 accessories ...52 ant(enna) in jack ...6-10, 23 audio in/out jacks...10, 23, 36, 48 automatic playback ...41 rewind, eject, off...41 batteries ...5 cassette compartment...21 cassette-inside light ...21 ch3/ch4 switch ...6-9, 23 channel above 100...18 adding ...13...
  • Page 51: 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 Solutions Group at the address below. Philips Service Solutions Group P.O.

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