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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IN BRIEF
The remote control
RECORD/OTR n
STANDBY m
SELECT
TIMER k
CLEAR (CL)
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MONITOR
OK
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P q
PLAY G
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STOP h
INDEX E
SP/LP
STILL R
SYSTEM
Record
Standby
Function selector
’VIDEOPlus’ or ’TIMER’ programming Reset, clear
Digit buttons 0-9
TV monitor function
Confirm button
Down/Minus, programme number Up/Plus, programme number Playback
Rewind/Reverse scanning Forward wind/ Forward scanning Pause/Stop, Tuner-mode
Index search (SP/LP) selection Still picture Special function
Front of the video recorder
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Programming with ’VIDEOPlus+’
All the information required for a programming is contained encoded in the VIDEOPlus+ code.
1 Switch on the TV set.
2 Press the TIMER k button on the remote control.
3Please enter the VIDEOPlus+ -code (up to 9 digits) printed in your TV guide next to the start time of a TV programme.
If you make a mistake, clear with the CLEAR (CL) button.
4 If you want to programme at daily or weekly intervals, press the SELECT button until ’D-DAILY’ (daily intervals) or ’W-WEEKLY’ (weekly intervals) appears in the display. The ’daily intervals’ function can only be used for recordings to be made from Mondays to Fridays inclusive.
5 Confirm the entries with the OK button . The resultant data appears on the TV screen.
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The data has been stored in a TIMER block.
7 Make sure that a cassette without erase protection has been loaded. Switch to standby with the
button.
A programmed recording will only function when the video recorder is switched to standby with the 
button.
How to programme a recording manually
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0-9 D/WgSELECT |
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3 With the TIMER k button you choose between the entries ’DATE’ (date), ’PROG’ (programme number), ’START’ (start time) and ’END’ (stop time).
You can enter or adjust data. Confirm each entry with the TIMER k button.
You can select between ’D’ (daily intervals) or ’W’ (weekly intervals) at step ’DATE’ with the
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5 Make sure that a cassette without erase protection has been loaded. Switch to standby with the STANDBY m button.
A programmed recording will only function when the video recorder is switched to standby with the STANDBY m button.
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* Clear a TIMER-block: At step 1select the TIMER block you want to clear. Press the 
button.
* If e.g.: ’20:00’ appears in the display, the clock must be set.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PHILIPS VR 175
Congratulations on the purchase of one of the most sophisticated and simple-to-use video recorders (VCR) on the market. With this VCR you can record and play VHS-standard cassettes.
Please take the time to read this operating manual before using your video recorder.
Safety instructions and other notes
•Danger: High voltage! Do not open. The video recorder does not contain any components that can be repaired by the customer. When the appliance is connected to the power supply there are some components that are constantly operational. To switch off the video recorder completely you must disconnect it from the power supply.
•Note that this power pack is designed for a power supply of 220-240V/50Hz.
•Ensure that air can circulate freely through the ventilation slots on the video recorder.
•Ensure that no objects or liquids enter the video recorder. If liquid is spilt into it, disconnect the video recorder immediately from the power supply and call the After-sales Service for advice.
•The video recorder should not be used immediately after transportation from a cold to a hot area or vice versa, or in conditions of extreme humidity.
After unpacking the video recorder, it should be allowed to acclimatize for at least three hours before installation.
•These operating instructions have been printed on nonpolluting paper.
•Deposit old batteries at the relevant collection points.
•Please make use of the facilities available in your country for disposing of the packaging of the video recorder in a way that helps to protect the environment.
•This electronic equipment contains many materials that can be recycled. Please inquire about the possibilities for recycling your old set.
•VIDEOPlus+ and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VIDEOPlus+ system is manufactured under licence from Gemstar Development Corporation.
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1. INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Connecting cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Important notes for operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Connecting additional equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Emergency interrupt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 User guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Automatic Channel Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Manual Channel Number Allocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Monitor function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
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PLAYBACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Picture scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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INSTANT VIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Still picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Tape position/Index search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Eliminating picture interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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RECORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Long play function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Some general notes for recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Recording from external sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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OTR - Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Erase protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Auto-assembling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Programming with ’VIDEOPlus+’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Programming recordings manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Clear a TIMER block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Important programming notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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SPECIAL FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Tuner mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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On Screen Display (OSD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Channel number or frequency display . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Manual channel search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Playback via the aerial cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Adjusting the modulator frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Switching off the modulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Before you call an engineer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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1.INSTALLATION
Important for the United Kingdom
This apparatus is fitted with an approved moulded 13 Amp plug. To change a fuse in this type of plug proceed as follows:
•Remove fuse cover and fuse.
•Fix new fuse which should be a BS1362 3A, A.S.T.A. or BSI approved type.
•Refit the fuse cover.
If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket outlets, it should be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted in its place. If the mains plug contains a fuse, this should have a value of 3A. If a plug without a fuse is used, the fuse at the distribution board should not be greater than 5A.
Note: The severed plug must be destroyed to avoid a possible shock hazard should it be inserted into a 13A socket elsewhere.
How to connect a plug: The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
BLUE - ’NEUTRAL’ (’N’) BROWN - ’LIVE’ (’L’)
•The BLUE wire must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter ’N’ or coloured BLACK. The BROWN wire must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter ’L’ or coloured RED.
•Do not connect either wires to the earth terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter ’E’ or by the safety earth symbol \ or coloured green or green-and-yellow.
Before replacing the plug cover, make certain that the cord grip is clamped over the sheath of the lead - not simply over the two wires.
Connecting cables
1Remove the aerial cable plug from your TV set and insert it into the 2 socket at the back of the video recorder.
2Plug one end of the aerial cable provided into the
3 socket on the video recorder and the other end into the aerial input socket on your TV set.
3If your television does not have a scart (AV-Euro) socket please do not read further here, but turn to Chapter 4, ’SPECIAL FEATURES’. In the section ’Playback via the aerial cable’ you will find further information.
4Insert the plug of a scart cable into the scart socket
EXT.1 at the back of your video recorder. Connect the other plug to the TV set.
5Insert the female plug of the mains cable into the mains socket 4 at the back of the video recorder.
6Plug the other end of the mains cable into the wall socket.
Important notes for operation
•Many televisions switch automatically to the ’EXT’ (EXTernal) or ’AV’ (Audio/Video) programme number when a video cassette is played back.
If the television does not switch automatically, you will have to select the ’EXT’, ’0’, or ’AV’ programme number on the TV set manually.
•Keep your video recorder connected to the mains and the power switch in ’on’ position at all times to ensure that programmed recordings can be made and that the television functions normally. The power consumption required is low.
•The video recorder switches on automatically as soon as
you insert a cassette or press the P q button.
•If the video recorder is not used for a few minutes in some functions, it switches to standby automatically.
•Back-up power supply: TV channel storage - typically 1 year, Clock/Timer - 30 minutes
•If you switch the video recorder to standby using the
button, the current time will appear in the display, e.g.: ’20:00’ .
If the clock has not been set, ’--:--’ will appear in the display.
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You can also connect additional equipment to the
EXT.1 socket, for instance, satellite receiver, decoder or camcorder.
With OSD (On Screen Display) the corresponding functions appear on the TV-screen. The most important button-func- tions are displayed at the bottom of the screen.
Note: You can find information about how to connect your TV set in chapter 4, ’SPECIAL FEATURES’ in the section ’Playback via the aerial cable’.
Emergency interrupt
Both the video recorder and the remote control have an ’Emergency interrupt’ button. You can use the 
button to interrupt any function. Whenever you have operating problems you can simply interrupt the function and start again.
You can practise operating your set without any worries. No matter which buttons you press, you cannot damage it.
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Throughout this instruction manual, use the following buttons for these functions: ’Select’, ’Enter’/’Adjust’, ’Confirm’.
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