Philips E4PIN, MA4CMH20MRE, P406TAT User Manual

1. Connecting the video recorder . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Important for the United Kingdom . . . . . . . . . . .4

Preparing the remote control for operation . . . . .4

Connecting your video recorder to the TV set . .4

Connecting with a scart cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Connecting without a scart cable . . . . . . . . . . . .5

2. Important notes for operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Navigation in the screen menu . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

The symbols on your video recorder display . . .6

3. Installing your video recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Preparation for use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Manual TV channel search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Sorting TV channels automatically (Follow TV) . .8

Automatic Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Sorting and clearing TV channels manually . . . .9

Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Setting the RF out channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

4. Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Playing cassettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Playing back NTSC cassettes . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Displaying current tape position . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Searching for a tape position

with picture(scanning) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Still picture / slow motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Searching for tape position without picture

(forward wind and rewind) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Automatic search for a tape

position (index search) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Manual Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

5. Manual recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Recording without automatic switch-off . . . . . .13

Recording with automatic switch-off

(OTR One-Touch-Recording) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Preventing accidental erasing of cassettes . . . .13

Lining up recordings (assemble cut) . . . . . . . .13

Selecting the recording speed (SP or LP) . . . .14

'Direct Record' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Switching 'Direct Record' on or off . . . . . . . . . .14

6. Programming a recording (TIMER) . . . . . . . . .15

General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Programming a recording (with 'VIDEO Plus

') . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Problems and solutions for programmed

recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Programming a recording

(without VIDEO Plus+) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Problems and solutions for programmed

recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

How to check, or delete a programmed

recording (TIMER) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

How to change a programmed

recording(TIMER) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

7. Other functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Switching the status display off or on . . . . . . . .18

Continuous playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Blue Background on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Automatic switch-off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

8.Before you call an engineer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Supplied accessories

• Operating instructions

• Remote control and batteries

• Aerial cable

Interference

The Department of Trade and industry operates a Radio lnvestigation Service to help TV licence holders improve reception of BBC and ITC programmes where these are being spoilt by interference. If your dealer cannot help, ask at a Main Post Office for the booklet 'How to lmprove Television and Radio Reception'.

Table of Contents

VR330/07

Thank you for buying a Philips video recorder. This video recorder is one of the most sophisticated and easy-to-use video recorders (VCR) on the market. Please take the time to read this operating manual before using your video recorder. It contains impor tant information and notes regarding operation. The video recorder should not be turned on immediately after transportation from a cold to a hot area or vice versa, or in conditions of extreme humidity. Wait at least three hours after transporting the device. The video recorder needs this time in order to become acclimatised to its new environment (temperature, air humidity, etc.).

This video recorder is used for the recording and playback of VHS videocassettes. Cassettes with the VHS-C label (VHS cassettes for camcorders) may only be used with a suitable adapter.

We hope you enjoy your new video recorder.

Important notes regarding operation

Danger: High voltage! Do not remove the top cover as there is a risk of an electrical shock!

The video recorder does not contain any components that can be repaired by the customer. Please leave all maintenance work for qualified personnel.

As soon as the video recorder is connected to the power supply, there are some components that are in constant operation. To switch off the video recorder completely you must disconnect it from the power supply.

Make sure that air can circulate freely through the ventilation slots on the video recorder. Do not place the device on an unsteady base.

Make sure that no objects or liquids enter the video recorder. Do not place vases or the like on the video recorder. If liquid is spilt into it, immediately disconnect the video recorder from the power supply and call After-sales Service for advice.

Do not place any combustible objects on the device (candles, etc.).

Make sure that children do not place any foreign objects within the openings or ventilation slots.

These operating instructions have been printed on non-polluting paper.

Deposit old batteries at the appropriate 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 device contains many materials that can be recycled. Please enquire about the possibilities for recycling your old device.

VIDEO Plus

+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VIDEO Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

So that you can identify your machine for service questions or in the event of theft, enter the serial number here. The serial number (PROD.NO.) is printed on the type plate fixed at the back of the device.

This product complies with the requirements of Directive 73/23/EEC +89/336/EEC +93/68 EEC.

Specifications

Voltage: 230-240V/50Hz Power consumption : 20W Power consumption (Standby): less than 4W

(PWR. in the display switched off) Rewind time: approx. 100 seconds (cassette E-

180) Dimensions in cm/ft (WxDxH): 36.0x22.6x9.2 /

1.2x0.3x0.9

Number of video heads : 2 Recording/playback time: 3 hours (SP) (cas-

sette E-180) 6 hours (LP) (cassette E-180)

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

MODEL NO. : VR330/07

PROD. NO. ...........................

PA L

Important for the United Kingdom

This apparatus is fitted with an approved moulded 10 Amp plug. To change a fuse in this type of plug proceed as follows:

1.Remove fuse cover and fuse.

2.Fix new fuse which should be a

BS1362 3A,ASTA or BSI approved type.

3.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 t

he distribution board should not be greater than 3A.

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')

4.The BLUE wire must be connected to the terminal

which is marked with the letter 'N' or coloured BLACK.

5.The BROWN wire must be connected to the termi-

nal which is marked with the letter 'L' or coloured RED.

6.Do not connect either wires to the earth terminai 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 imply over the two wires.

Preparing the remote control for operation

The remote control and its batteries are packed separately in the original video recorder packaging. You must install the batteries in the remote control before use.

1.Ta ke the remote control and the enclosed

batteries (2 batteries).

2.Open the remote control's battery compart-

ment and place the batteries in it as shown in the picture and close the battery compart-

ment. The remote control is now ready to use. Its range is approximately 5 metres.

Connecting your video recorder to the TV set

The necessary cable connections must be made before you can record or playback TV programmes using your video recorder. We recommend that you use a scart cable to connect your TV and video recorder.

Connecting with a scart cable

Have the following cables ready: an aerial cable (1, supplied), a scart cable (2, not supplied).

1.Remove the aerial cable

plug from your TV set.

Insert it into the AERI-

AL at the back of the

video recorder.

2.Insert one end of the

supplied aerial cable

into the RF OUT at

the back of the video

recorder and the

other end into the

aerial input socket at

the back of the TV set.

3.Plug one end of a

scart cable into the

scart socket AV1(TV)

at the back of the

video recorder and

the other end into the suitable scart socket on

your TV reserved for the video recorder oper-

ation (see your TV's operating instructions).

4.Switch on the TV.

1. Connecting the video recorder

What is a scart cable?

The scart or Euro AV cable serves as the universal connector for picture, sound and control signals. With this type of connection, there is practically no loss of quality during the picture or sound transfer.

The severed plug must be destroyed to avoid a possible shock hazard should it be inserted into a 13A socket alsewhere.

AERIAL

RIAL

RF OU

RF OUT

AERIAL

RF OUT

AERIAL

RF OUT

5.Insert AC cable into the wall socket.

6.If the connection was properly made and

your TV was automatically switched to the programme number for the scart socket, you will see the following picture:

Then, read the paragraph 'Preparation for use' in the chapter 'Installing your video recorder'.

Connecting without a scart cable

Have the following cables ready: an aerial cable.

1.Switch off your TV set.

2.Remove the aerial cable plug from the aerial

input socket of the TV set. Insert it into the

AERIAL at the back of the video recorder.

3.Insert one end of the

supplied aerial cable

into the RF OUT at

the back of the video

recorder and the

other end into the

aerial input socket at the back of the TV set.

4.Insert AC cable into the wall socket.

5.Switch on your TV set and select the pro-

gramme number used for video playback on

your TV set (see your TV's operating instruc-

tions).

6.Select this programme number and manually

start the TV's channel search as if you want-

ed to save a new TV channel until the 'test

image' appears.

7.Save this programme number setting on your

TV set for video recorder operation. You can find more details in chapter 'Preparation for use'.

PLEASE CONNECT AERIAL OR CABLE TO THE VCR

THEN...

PUSH P

+ KEY

OR...

FOR PLAY ONLY - PUSH PLAY

I do not see the picture.

* Check the cable connections. * Repeat the channel search on your TV.

Programme number for video recorder operation

You have now saved a programme number for use by your video recorder as you would a regular TV channel. This programme number must now be used in future for video recorder playback ('video recorder' TV channel).

PLEASE CONNECT AERIAL OR CABLE TO THE VCR

THEN...

PUSH P

+ KEY

OR...

FOR PLAY ONLY - PUSH PLAY

My screen is empty

* Many TV sets are switched to the programme number for the scart socket by way of a control signal sent through the scart cable. * If the TV set does not automatically switch to the scart socket programme number, manually change to the corresponding programme number on your TV set (see your TV's operating instructions).

My TV has several scart sockets. Which one should I use?

Select that scart socket which is suited for the video output as well as for the video input.

My TV offers me a selection menu for the scart socket.

Select 'TV' as a connection source of this scart socket.

V T

RF OUT

AER

RF O

AERIAL

RF O

Navigation in the screen menu

You can check/change many functions and settings of your video recorder via the on-screen menu. The individual functions are selected, via the remote control as follows:

Call up the menu: with .

To select: with .To enter or change your selection: with the number buttons or

with .

To s ave or confirm: with . To cancel: with .

To end: with .

The symbols on your video recorder display

These symbols can light up on your video recorder display:

When you keep your video recorder on.

When you have put a cassette in the video recorder.

Display of programme number of the TV channel / time / RF channel.

When you record.

When you have programmed a recording.

STATUS/EXIT

CLEAR

LCKB

0..9

LCKB

2. Important notes for operation

Switching on

You can switch on the video recorder with the

button.

Automatic switch-off

If the video recorder is not used for several minutes, it switches itself off automatically. This function can be deactivated (e.g. if you want to use the video recorder as a TV receiver). For more information, please read the section 'Automatic switch-off' in chapter 'Other functions'.

Time in the display

If you have switched the video recorder off with

, the time will show in the display, e.g. '18:00'. If the clock has not been set, ' --:-- ' will appear.

Power consumption

The video recorder should always be connected to the mains so as not to affect the use of the TV or programmed recordings. Your video recorder uses less than 4W.

Power outage/no power

Channel information remains saved for up to 10 year, the time and timer information is saved for up to 1 minute.

STANDBY/ON

SELECT KL CHOOSE B

→TIMER

RECORD SET UP VCR SET UP TUNER SET UP INITIAL SET UP

END=EXIT

PWR. REC

PWR

REC

Preparation for use

This chapter shows you how to prepare the video recorder for use. The video recorder automatically seeks out and stores all available TV channels.

1.Press

The automatic channel search starts.

2.'TIME' and 'DATE' will appear on the TV

screen.

3.Check 'TIME'. If required, please change the

time with the number buttons .

4.Check if the displayed settings for 'DAY',

'MONTH' and 'YEAR' are correct.

5.When all information is correct, save by

pressing .

The preparation for use is now complete.

Manual TV channel search

In some cases it can occur that all TV channels are not found and saved during the first installation. In this case, the missing TV channels must be searched for and stored manually.

1.Switch on the TV set. If required, select the

programme number for the video recorder.

2.Press .

The main menu will appear.

3.Use to select 'TUNER SET UP'.

Then press .

4.Use to select 'MANUAL TUNING'.

Then press .

5.Select 'PROG.' with

. Then press

6.With

, select the desired programme number that you want to use for the TV channel, e.g. 'P01'. Then press .

7.Select 'CHANNEL' with , and con-

firm with . Then enter the desired channel with

. If you set 'SKIP'on for a channel, this channel will be ignored when going through the channels

with or .

P–P+

0..9

LCKB

0..9

LCKB

STATUS/EXIT

0..9

3. Installing your video recorder

The video recorder does not find any TV channels during the search

* Select channel 1 on the TV. Can you see the saved TV channel on the TV? If not, check the cable connection of the aerial (aerial socket), video recorder, TV. * The video recorder searches the entire frequency range in order to find and save the largest possible number of TV channels.

PLEASE WAIT

START FINISH

❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚

❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚

TIME --:--

DATE --/--/--

SMART CLOCK [ON]

END=EXIT

'Aim' correctly

In the following sections, you require the remote control for the first time. When using, always aim the front of the remote control at the video recorder and not at the TV.

Connecting additional devices

After you have connected additional devices (satellite receiver, etc.) through the aerial cable, switch them on. The automatic channel search will recognise them and save them.

What is a special channel?

TV channels are transmitted in certain predefined frequency ranges. These ranges are divided into channels. A specific frequency/channel is assigned to each TV station. Certain frequency ranges are specified as special channels (hyperband channels).

MANUAL TUNING

→PROG. P55

CHANNEL 055 SKIP [OFF]

SELECT KL CHOOSE B END=EXIT

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