Page 2 - For Customer Use; Know these; safety; symbols; PHILIPS MAGNAVOX; rry
Once your PHILIPS MAGNAVOX purchase is registered, you’re eligible to receive all the privilegesof owning a PHILIPS MAGNAVOX product. So complete and return the Warranty RegistrationCard enclosed with your purchase at once. And take advantage of these important benefits. Return your Warranty Registr...
Page 3 - Introduction 3; Features; Safety Precautions; Helpful Hint; Welcome to your VCR owner’s manual.
• Before doing anything else, record the VCR’s model and serial numbersin the spaces provided on page two.These numbers will help us assistyou if you ever call for help. Introduction 3 Features • Automatic Channel Programming• On-Screen Status Displays in English or Spanish• MTS (Multi-Channel Telev...
Page 4 - Table of Contents
4 Table of Contents Setting Up Your VCRIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Before U...
Page 5 - Before Using Your VCR 5; Putting Batteries in the Remote Control; Helpful Hints; VCR Maintenance
Before Using Your VCR 5 Putting Batteries in the Remote Control Using the Remote Control 3 Replace the battery compartment lid. 2 To record again, cover the hole with cellophane tape. • Point the remote control at the VCR’s remote sensor. • Do not put objects between the remote control and the VCR. ...
Page 6 - Hookups Without a Cable Box; Disconnect the antenna or cable from your TV.
CH3 CH4 RF OUT ANT.IN AUDIO CABLE BOX VIDEO IN OUT IN OUT R L OR CH3 CH4 RF OUT ANT.IN AUDIO CABLE BOX VIDEO IN OUT IN OUT R L 75 V ANT / CABLE OR 75 V ANT / CABLE 6 Hookups Without a Cable Box The basic VCR/TV connection – antenna/cable to VCR to TV – is shown below. If you have a Cable Box ora Dig...
Page 7 - Plug in the TV and the VCR.
CH 4 or CH 3 CH3 / CH4 Switch CH3 CH4 CH3 CH4 RF OUT ANT.IN AUDIO CABLE BOX VIDEO IN OUT IN OUT R L CH3 CH4 RF OUT ANT.IN AUDIO CABLE BOX VIDEO IN OUT IN OUT R L CH3 CH4 RF OUT ANT.IN AUDIO CABLE BOX VIDEO IN OUT IN OUT R L CH3 CH4 RF OUT ANT.IN AUDIO CABLE BOX VIDEO IN OUT IN OUT R L 75 V ANT / CAB...
Page 8 - Hookups With a Cable Box/DSS Receiver; Watching TV With the VCR Turned Off
8 Hookups With a Cable Box/DSS Receiver 75 V ANT / CABLE CH3 CH4 RF OUT ANT.IN AUDIO CABLE BOX VIDEO IN OUT IN OUT R L IN OUT 1 With the VCR on and in VCR position (the VCR light will appearon the display panel), use the CHANNEL Up/Down buttons to setthe VCR to the Cable Box/DSS Receiver output chan...
Page 9 - Playing a Tape; Recording One Channel/Watching Another
Hookups With a Cable Box/DSS Receiver (cont’d) 9 CH3 CH4 RF OUT ANT.IN AUDIO CABLE BOX VIDEO IN OUT IN OUT R L IN OUT 75 V ANT / CABLE Playing a Tape 1 Press the VCR/TV button to put the VCR in VCR position (theVCR light will appear on the display panel). 2 Make sure the Cable Box/DSS Receiver is on...
Page 10 - 0 Turning on Your VCR
... ... POWER CBL/DSS VCR TV EJECT MUTE MENU EXIT/STATUS CLEAR VCR PLUS+ /ENTER LIGHT F.ADV PAUSE/STILL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 100 0 GO-TO MEMORY INDEX VAR. SLOW REMOTE LOCATOR SKIP VCR/TV SPEED SEARCH SLOW TRACKING STOP REW FF PLAY VOL CHANNEL /OTR REC 10 Turning on Your VCR TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN 1 E...
Page 12 - 2 Automatic Channel Programming; Programming Channels
12 Automatic Channel Programming Programming Channels Although your VCR may automatically memorize the channels youreceive when you turn it on for the first time, this function letsyou reprogram channels. Make each entry within one minute ofthe previous entry. 5 Wait for a few minutes while the VCR ...
Page 13 - Automatic Channel Programming (cont’d) 13; Adding/Deleting Channels
... ... POWER CBL/DSS VCR TV EJECT MUTE MENU EXIT/STATUS CLEAR VCR PLUS+ /ENTER LIGHT F.ADV PAUSE/STILL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 100 0 GO-TO MEMORY INDEX VAR. SLOW REMOTE LOCATOR SKIP VCR/TV SPEED SEARCH SLOW TRACKING STOP REW FF PLAY VOL CHANNEL /OTR REC Automatic Channel Programming (cont’d) 13 TO SELECT...
Page 14 - 4 Setting the Clock
... ... POWER CBL/DSS VCR TV EJECT MUTE MENU EXIT/STATUS CLEAR VCR PLUS+ /ENTER LIGHT F.ADV PAUSE/STILL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 100 0 GO-TO MEMORY INDEX VAR. SLOW REMOTE LOCATOR SKIP VCR/TV SPEED SEARCH SLOW TRACKING STOP REW FF PLAY VOL CHANNEL /OTR REC 14 Setting the Clock SET CLOCK 1 AUTO CLOCK (ON)2 D...
Page 15 - Time Zone Selection
... ... POWER CBL/DSS VCR TV EJECT MUTE MENU EXIT/STATUS CLEAR VCR PLUS+ /ENTER LIGHT F.ADV PAUSE/STILL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 100 0 GO-TO MEMORY INDEX VAR. SLOW REMOTE LOCATOR SKIP VCR/TV SPEED SEARCH SLOW TRACKING STOP REW FF PLAY VOL CHANNEL /OTR REC Setting the Clock (cont’d) 15 5 Press the MENU butt...
Page 16 - Manual PBS Channel Selection
7 Press the EXIT/STATUS button. You will be prompted toturn off the VCR.Press the EXIT/STATUS button again, then press thePOWER button to turn off the VCR. Auto will flash in thedisplay panel until the clock is set. Leave the VCR power off untilthe clock is set. 16 Setting the Clock (cont’d) SET CLO...
Page 17 - Automatic PBS Channel Selection
... ... POWER CBL/DSS VCR TV EJECT MUTE MENU EXIT/STATUS CLEAR VCR PLUS+ /ENTER LIGHT F.ADV PAUSE/STILL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 100 0 GO-TO MEMORY INDEX VAR. SLOW REMOTE LOCATOR SKIP VCR/TV SPEED SEARCH SLOW TRACKING STOP REW FF PLAY VOL CHANNEL /OTR REC 6 Press the EXIT/STATUS button. You will be prompte...
Page 18 - 8 Daylight-Saving Time Selection; Daylight-Saving Time Selection
... ... POWER CBL/DSS VCR TV EJECT MUTE MENU EXIT/STATUS CLEAR VCR PLUS+ /ENTER LIGHT F.ADV PAUSE/STILL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 100 0 GO-TO MEMORY INDEX VAR. SLOW REMOTE LOCATOR SKIP VCR/TV SPEED SEARCH SLOW TRACKING STOP REW FF PLAY VOL CHANNEL /OTR REC 4 Press the EXIT/STATUS button to exit. 18 Daylight...
Page 19 - Language Selection 19; Language
Language Selection 19 5 Press the EXIT/STATUS button to exit. Language Follow the steps below to change the language of the on-screendisplays. 1 Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button. 2 Press the Number 2 button to select VCR SET UP. 3 Press the Number 3 button to select LANGUAGE. 4 Press...
Page 20 - 0 Remote Control Buttons
VCR ButtonPress this button before pressingVCR operation buttons.CBL/DSS ButtonPress this button before pressingCable Box or DSS Receiver oper-ation buttons.EJECT ButtonPress to eject the tape.VOL(ume) Up/Down ButtonsPress to increase or decrease theTV’s volume.PLAY ButtonIn VCR mode, press to play ...
Page 22 - 2 Display Panel
Sound Program Lights These lights appear when a stereo orsecond audio program is available.(ST means a stereo broadcast isavailable; SAP means a secondaudio program is available.) Youstill must set the VCR to receive,record, or play a tape in stereo orsecond audio. Details are on pages 49- 51.These ...
Page 24 - 4 Front Panel
Hi- Fi POWER PAUSE VIDEO L AUDIO R VCR/TV CHANNEL STOP/EJECT REW PLAY FF REC/OTR HQ H S OTR VCR SP ST SAP AM PM SLP REC PLAY TIMER PAUSE M M 24 Front Panel POWER Button Press to turn the VCR power on and off. When you press thePOWER button to turn on the VCR, you activate the RemoteLocator feature. ...
Page 25 - Rear Panel 25
CH3 CH4 RF OUT ANT.IN AUDIO CABLE BOX VIDEO IN OUT IN OUT R L Rear Panel 25 ANT(enna) IN Jack Connect your antenna or cable here. Details are on pages six - nine. CH3/CH4 Switch Set to channel 3 or 4 to use your TV with your VCR.Set your TV to the same channel. Details are on pagessix - nine. VIDEO ...
Page 26 - 6 Setting the Remote Control to Operate a TV; There is no guarantee that the remote
26 Setting the Remote Control to Operate a TV • If you had to program the remote control to operate your TV, whenev-er you replace the batteries in theremote control, you will have to pro-gram the remote control again. • If you have a Philips TV or a Magnavox TV, you can use theremote control to ope...
Page 27 - Setting the Remote Control to Operate a Cable Box/DSS Receiver 27; CABLE BOX/DSS RECEIVER CODES
Setting the Remote Control to Operate a Cable Box/DSS Receiver 27 CABLE BOX/DSS RECEIVER CODES GENERAL INSTRUMENTS . . 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07HAMLIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 22JERROLD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07OAK . . . . . ...
Page 28 - 8 On-Screen Status Displays; Time
28 On-Screen Status Displays 5 Press the EXIT/STATUS button to exit. STOP 12:00 AM CH 10 SLP M 1:23:45 HIFI • In On Screen On and Counter Onlymodes:• You may bring up the status dis- play at any time by pressing theEXIT/STATUS button. (The excep-tion is during Slow, Search, or Stillmode.) The displa...
Page 29 - Remote Locator 29
... ... POWER CBL/DSS VCR TV EJECT MUTE MENU EXIT/STATUS CLEAR VCR PLUS+ /ENTER LIGHT F.ADV PAUSE/STILL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 100 0 GO-TO MEMORY INDEX VAR. SLOW REMOTE LOCATOR SKIP VCR/TV SPEED SEARCH SLOW TRACKING STOP REW FF PLAY VOL CHANNEL /OTR REC Remote Locator 29 SET LOCATOR CODE REMOTE LOCATOR C...
Page 32 - 2 One Touch Recording; Stopping an OTR; Starting an OTR
3 Press the REC(ord)/OTR button 2 - 19 times, until thedesired recording length (30 minutes to nine hours) appears in theupper left corner of the screen and on the display panel briefly.The OTR light will flash on the display panel; the REC(ord) lightwill appear on the display panel. 32 One Touch Re...
Page 33 - Recording One Channel/Watching Another 33
Recording One Channel/Watching Another 33 5 To return to the channel being recorded, use the TVremote control to select channel 03 or 04 (whichever chan-nel the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR is set to).Or, if the VCR remote control operates your TV, pressthe TV button, then use the CHANNEL U...
Page 34 - 4 Timer Recording
34 Timer Recording DailyRecordingMenuScreen TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN 1 PROGRAM2 VCR SET UP3 TUNER SET UP4 INPUT SELECT5 SET CLOCK6 SET REMOTE LOCATOR TO END PUSH EXIT TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN 1 ONCE2 DAILY3 WEEKLY4 PROGRAM REVIEW TO END PUSH EXIT DAILY PROGRAM (MON-FRI) PROGRAM - 12345678 - SELECT P...
Page 35 - Instructions continue on page 36.
Timer Recording (cont’d) 35 ONE TIME PROGRAM PROGRAM 1 CHANNEL 10 CABLE/TV TIME ON – – : – – – – TO CORRECT PUSH CLEARTO END PUSH EXIT ONE TIME PROGRAM PROGRAM 1 CHANNEL 10 CABLE/TV TIME ON 09:30 PM TIME OFF – – : – – – – TO CORRECT PUSH CLEARTO END PUSH EXIT 5 Use the Number buttons to enter the ch...
Page 36 - The VCR must be
ONE TIME PROGRAM PROGRAM 1 CHANNEL 10 CABLE/TV TIME ON 09:30 PM TIME OFF 11:00 PM REC SPEED SLP START DATE 07/10/97 THU. TO CORRECT PUSH CLEARTO END PUSH EXIT 36 Timer Recording (cont’d) ONE TIME PROGRAM PROGRAM 1 CHANNEL 10 CABLE/TV TIME ON 09:30 PM TIME OFF 11:00 PM REC SPEED SLP SP=1 SLP=2 TO COR...
Page 37 - Checking or Clearing Timer Recordings
9 Repeat steps 1 - 6 to make sure you have cleared thecorrect timer recording. Timer Recording (cont’d) 37 • To stop a started timer recording, press the POWER button. • You can exit the Program Review at any time by pressing the EXIT/STA-TUS button. See pages 60 -61 for more hints. Helpful Hints .....
Page 38 - 8 Setting Up the VCR Plus+ Programming System; TV Channels; CABLE Channels
38 Setting Up the VCR Plus+ Programming System 1 First, fill in the boxes on this page. It will only take a few minutes, and you must do it if you want the VCRPlus+ programming system to work properly.Since the channel numbers of the stations you receive may not be the same as the station numbers, a...
Page 40 - 0 Timer Recording With the VCR Plus+ Programming System
VCR PLUS+ PROG. 1 ONCE2 DAILY3 WEEKLY TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWNTO END PUSH EXIT 4 Select a ONCE, DAILY, or WEEKLY recording.To record the program one time, press the Number 1 button toselect ONCE. To record the same program every day fromMonday through Friday, press the Number 2 button to selectDAILY...
Page 41 - Timer Recording With the VCR Plus+ Programming System (cont’d) 41; The VCR must be off for a timer
Timer Recording With the VCR Plus+ Programming System (cont’d) 41 The VCR must be off for a timer recording to take place! Make sure a tape is in the VCR. 7 Press the POWER button to turn off the VCR. The VCRmust be turned off for a timer recording to take place.The TIMER light will appear on the di...
Page 42 - 2 Connecting the Controller
42 Connecting the Controller If you are using a Cable Box or DSS Receiver, connect the Controller to your VCR. The Controller willautomatically select channels at the Cable Box or DSS Receiver during a timer recording. Leave your CableBox or DSS Receiver turned on during a timer recording. 2 Connect...
Page 43 - Setting the Controller to Operate a Cable Box 43; Instructions continue on page 44.
TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN1 SET REPEAT PLAY (OFF)2 ON SCREEN MODE3 LANGUAGE4 SET VCR PLUS+ CH5 SET CABLE BOX6 SET DSS RECEIVER7 AUDIO OUT8 VIDEO STABILIZER (OFF)TO END PUSH EXIT CABLE BOX CONTROLLER OFF TO SELECT PRESS NUMBER 1 ON2 OFF TO CONTINUE PUSH MENUTO END PUSH EXIT • If the EXIT/STATUS button ...
Page 44 - 4 Setting the Controller to Operate a Cable Box (cont’d)
SELECT OUTPUT CH OF YOUR CABLE BOX 03 TO CONTINUE PUSH MENUTO CORRECT PUSH CLEARTO END PUSH EXIT • If your Cable Box does not respond to any of the codes at step 8, theController will not change channelsat the Cable Box during a timerrecording. You must select the chan-nel to be recorded at the Cabl...
Page 45 - Setting the Controller to Operate a DSS Receiver 45; Instructions continue on page 46.
Setting the Controller to Operate a DSS Receiver 45 TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN 1 PROGRAM2 VCR SET UP3 TUNER SET UP4 INPUT SELECT5 SET CLOCK6 SET REMOTE LOCATOR TO END PUSH EXIT TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN1 SET REPEAT PLAY (OFF)2 ON SCREEN MODE3 LANGUAGE4 SET VCR PLUS+ CH5 SET CABLE BOX6 SET DSS RECEIVER7...
Page 46 - 6 Setting the Controller to Operate a DSS Receiver (cont’d)
• If your DSS Receiver does not respond to the code in steps 9 - 10,the Controller will not change chan-nels at the DSS Receiver during atimer recording. In this case, youmust select the channel to berecorded at the DSS Receiver beforea timer recording begins. Leave theDSS Receiver on for the timerr...
Page 48 - 8 Index Search
48 Index Search ... ... POWER CBL/DSS VCR TV EJECT MUTE MENU EXIT/STATUS CLEAR VCR PLUS+ /ENTER LIGHT F.ADV PAUSE/STILL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 100 0 GO-TO MEMORY INDEX VAR. SLOW REMOTE LOCATOR SKIP VCR/TV SPEED SEARCH SLOW TRACKING STOP REW FF PLAY VOL CHANNEL /OTR REC 1 3 2 5 4 When you make a recording...
Page 49 - Receiving a Stereo Broadcast; ST light
Multi-Channel Television Sound System (VRX462 only) 49 If a tape is recorded in stereo, the VRX462 will play the tape instereo. If a TV program is broadcast in stereo, the VRX462 willreceive the program in stereo. (You must program the VCR andmake the appropriate stereo hookups. Details are on pages...
Page 52 - 2 Tape Counter Memory; Using the Tape Counter
52 Tape Counter Memory 5 When tape playback is stopped, press the REW(ind) but-ton or the FF (Fast Forward) button to go to the locationon the tape at which the tape counter was reset to zero. Press the PLAY button to watch the tape. • You may only set the tape counter to zero at one location at a t...
Page 54 - 4 Repeat Playback
54 Repeat Playback 4 Press the EXIT/STATUS button. Now, when a tape has fin-ished playing, the VCR will rewind it and start playback again. Thiswill happen until the tape has played 20 times. The PLAY light onthe display panel will flash during tape playback and while rewind-ing. TV programming will...
Page 55 - Video Stabilizer 55; Video Stabilizer
Video Stabilizer 55 • Regardless of the setting, this func- tion has no effect on tapes recordedin SP speed, during recording, andduring special effects playback. • When you finish viewing the tape, set VIDEO STABILIZER to OFF.Follow steps 1 - 2 above. At step 3,press the Number 8 button so thatOFF ...
Page 56 - 6 Playback Options; Viewing a Still Picture
56 Playback Options 3 To return to normal playback, press the PLAY button. • During Search, Slow, and Still modes, there will be no sound. • Slow and Still modes automatically switch to Stop mode after five min-utes to protect the VCR and thetape from damage. • During Forward or Reverse Searching, n...
Page 57 - Automatic Operation Features 57
Automatic Operation Features 57 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. Automatic Rewind When a tape is played, fast forwarded, or recorded to its end, theVCR will rewind the tape to the begin...
Page 59 - Specifications 59
Specifications 59 Video HeadsFour heads (VRX442)Four heads with Hi-Fi stereo (VRX462) Video SignalEIA standards; NTSC color AntennaVHF/UHF – 75 ohm external antenna terminal VHF Output SignalChannel 3 or 4 (switchable)75 ohms unbalanced Power Requirement120V AC; 60 Hz Power Consumption19W (VRX442)21...
Page 60 - 0 Helpful Hints
60 Helpful Hints If you are having problems with your VCR, check the following list of problems and possible solutionsbefore requesting service. You may be able to solve the problem yourself.The VCR has no power.• Make sure the power plug is completely connected to an AC (alternating current) outlet...
