Helpful Hints - Philips VRX262AT Owner's Manual

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There is no playback picture or the playback picture is noisy or contains streaks.
• Make sure the'IV and the Cable Box, if applicable, are on the same channel as theVCR's CH3/CH4
switch (pages six-nine).
• Make sure the VCR is in VCR position (page 22).The VCR light will appear on the display panel of the
VCR when theVCR is in VCR position.
• Make sure channel 3 or 4 is properly adjusted at the"IV.
• Adjust the tracking (page 41).
The Number buttons won't work for channels above 69.
• Select CABLE TV at the TUNER SET UP menu (page 12),then let theVCR program the channels.
Tape cannot be inserted.
• Insert the tape, window side up, with the record tab facing you.
• Make sure a tape isn't already in theVCR by pressing the STOP/EJECT button on theVCR,
• Gently push on the center of the tape when putting it in theVCR. Never force the tape into theVCR.
• If a timer recording is programmed and theVCR power is off, you can not insert a tape without a record
tab.
Tape cannot be removed.
• Make sure the power plug is completely connected to an AC (alternating current) outlet.
• You have set a timer recording.Turn theVCR power on, then eject the tape. Be sure to insert a tape and
turn off the power for your timer recording.
VCR ejects the tape when the REC(ord)/OTR button is pressed or when the VCR power is
turned off to set a timer recording.
, Make sure the tape has a record tab (page five).
Channels above 13 cannot be received.
• Select CABLE'IV at theTUNER SETUP menu (page 12),then let theVCR program the channels.
Poor reception
• You may need to tune your'IV again.
TheVCR cannot be controlled with the remote control.
• Make sure theVCR light appears on theVCR display panel. If it does not, press theVCR/TV button once.
• Aim the remote control directly at theVCR's remote sensor (page 22).
• Remove all obstacles between the remote control and theVCR.
• Inspect and/or replace the batteries in the remote control (page five).
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 pages 19 and 22.)
• Check the connections between the VCR,-I-V, antenna/cable, and Cable Box (if applicable). (See pages six-
10 for details.)
Hi-Fi Stereo Sound
• During playback, Hi-Fi audio may temporarily revert to normal audio when you adjust tracking. This is
normal.
• When connecting theVCR to a stereoTV, you will only get stereo sound if you use audio cables to con-
nect the AUDIO OUT jacks on the VCR to the AUDIO IN jacks on your TV, and if the TV is in I'ine
(Auxiliary) Input mode.
• When you connect the AUDIO OUT jacks on theVCR to the AUDIO IN jacks on yourTV, the stereo
light on the TV might not glow. But, as long as the status display indicates a stereo signal, you are receiv-
ing a stereo signal. This is normal.
• If Hi-Fi audio continually reverts to normal audio during playback, you may want to change AUDIO OUT
to MONO at step 4 on page 44.
• Only tapes recorded in Hi-Fi audio will play back in Hi-Fi audio. Tapes recorded in normal audio will play
back in monaural audio.