Philips VR122 User Manual

Video Cassette Recorder

Instructions for use

VR122/02

CCongratulations on purchasing your

new VCR. Spare a few moments to read this instruction manual to get better results, and to avoid any costly mistakes.

IMPORTANT COPYRIGHT INFORMATION

Unauthorised recording or use of broadcast television programming, video tape, film or other copyrighted material may violate applicable copyright laws. We do not take responsibility for the unauthorised duplication, use, or other acts which infringe upon the rights of copyright owners.

A NOTE ABOUT RECYCLING

This product’s packaging materials are recyclable and can be reused. Please dispose of any materials in accordance with your local recycling regulations. Batteries should never be thrown away or incinerated but disposed of in accordance with your local regulations concerning chemical wastes.

WARNING: DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDE WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE

THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

¢ The STANDBY button does not completely shut off the mains power from

the unit, but switches operating current on or off only.

¢ The rating plate is on the rear of the unit.

Safety Precaution

¢ Do not place the VCR directly on top of, or underneath, your TV set.

Ensure that there is at least 20 cm between the VCR and the TV set, and that air can circulate freely through the ventilation openings of the VCR.

¢ Moisture condensation may occur inside the unit when it is moved from a cold

place to a warm place, or after heating a cold room or under conditions of high

Positioning

humidity. Do not use the VCR at least for 2 hours until its inside is dry.

£ Automatic Operations £ Blue Background £ On Screen Display £ Repeat Play

£ One Touch Recording £ Timer Recording £ Auto Head Cleaner £ NTSC Playback

Features

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Precaution

IMPORTANT

Use only cassettes marked VHS with this VCR.

POWER SUPPLY

The main power supply is engaged when the main plug is plugged in a 220V-240V, 50Hz, AC outlet. To operate the unit, press STANDBY button to turn on the unit. (“ON” indicator on the VCR comes on.)

WARNING

To avoid fire or electric shock, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture.

WARNING: LIVE PARTS INSIDE. DO NOT REMOVE ANY SCREWS.

DEW WARNING

Moisture condensation may occur inside the unit when it is moved from a cold place to a warm place, or after heating a cold room or under conditions of high humidity. Do not use the VCR at least for 2 hours until its inside is dry.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

This product complies with the requirement of the directives EMC-Directive: 89 / 336 / EEC Low Voltage Directive: 73 / 223 / EEC CE Marking: 93 / 268 / EEC

CAUTION

1) Do not attempt to open the cabinet. There are no parts you can service inside. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

2) Slot and openings in the cabinet and at the side or bottom are provided for ventilation. To ensure reliable operation and to protect the unit from overheating these opening must not be blocked or covered. Avoid enclosed spaces such as book cases unless proper ventilation is provided.

3) Keep the unit away from radiator heat sources.

4) Avoid using near strong magnetic fields.

5) Do not push objects of any kind into the VCR through the cabinet slot as they could touch current carrying parts or short circuit parts resulting in a fire or electric shock.

6) Never spill liquid of any kind on this unit. If liquid is spilled into the unit, consult qualified service engineer.

7) Use this unit in a horizontal (flat) position only.

8) Before trying to operate the unit, make sure that the timer recording mode is “OFF”.

9) This equipment is in Stand-by mode when it turns off whilst the mains cord is connected.

declare that the Video Cassette Recorder

VR122/02

are in compliance with following norms:

EN 55013: 2000 EN 55020: 2000 EN 61000-3-2: 1995/A1: 1998/A2: 1998/A14: 2000 EN 61000-3-3: 1995 EN 60065

0VMN02741 H87T4ED * * * * *

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Description of Controls

56789

1243

15 16

1718

RF OUT

AERIAL

POWER ON CASS. TIMER RECORD

PROGRAMME

–

10 11 12 13 14

Front Panel

11. Cassette compartment

12. h (REW) button

13. PLAY button

14. g (FF) button

15. STOP/EJECT button

Indicator

10. POWER indicator

11. ON indicator

12. CASS. indicator

Rear Panel

16. RECORD button

17. PROGRAMME (–/+) buttons

18. Indicator (See below.)

19. STANDBY/ON button

13. TIMER indicator

14. RECORD indicator

15. Mains cord

16. TV scart jack

17. RF OUT terminal

18. AERIAL terminal

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Remote Control

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8

VCR TV

SPEED

STANDBY

EJECT

MENU STATUS/EXIT CLEAR

MEMORY ALT.CH

REC

/OTR

PAUSE /STILL

PLAY

STOP

REW

F.FWD

CH. VOL.

MUTE

1 2

3 4

5 6

11 12 13

14 15

16 17

18 19

NOTE

You can use this remote control to operate some of PHILIPS TVs. Press [VCR] before pressing VCR feature buttons; press [TV] before pressing TV feature buttons if you have a PHILIPS TV.

To insert the batteries:

Install two R6(AA) batteries matching the polarity indicated inside the battery compartment.

CAUTION On Battery Replacement

Do not mix old and new batteries. (Also never mix alkaline batteries with manganese batteries.)

11. EJECT button

12. MENU button

13. NUMBER buttons

14. MEMORY button

15. PLAY button

16. REC/OTR button

17. REW button

18. MUTE button

19. CH(annel) buttons

10. VCR button

11. STANDBY button

12. STATUS/EXIT button

13. CLEAR button

14. AL T.CH. button

15. PAUSE/STILL button

16. F.FWD button

17. STOP button

18. VOL(ume) buttons

19. TV button

20. SPEED button

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RF OUT

AERIAL

VHF/UHF

MIXER

to AERIAL

to RF OUT

(Back of the unit)

to aerial socket

(TV)

UHF

VHF

Getting Connected

RF OUT

AV1 (TV)

AERIAL

to 21-Pin

to 21-Pin Scart Jack

Decoder (Not supplied)

(TV)

to RF OUT

to aerial

socket

Scart Jack

VCR to TV Connection

1. Disconnect the mains cord of the TV from the AC outlet.

2. Disconnect the VHF/UHF TV aerial coaxial cable from the TV.

3. Connect the VHF/UHF TV aerial coaxial cable to the VCR.

4. Connect the VCR to the TV using the coaxial cable.

5. Plug the mains cords of the VCR and TV into the AC outlets.

Other Connections

Euro A/V (Scart) Jack TV Scart Jack Connection to TV

Y our VCR is fitted with one audio/video jack which you may connect to other external devices with audio/video jack. We recommend this connection to ensure a better audio and picture quality during use.

If your TV has audio/video jack, you may connect your VCR’s TV scart jack to the audio/video jack on back of your TV . Please see your TV’s owner’s manual.

The TV scart jack is designated for other external devices e. g. Decoder, another VCR, Video Camera and so on.

TV Scart Jack Connection

for Other External Devices

Euro audio/video cable is obtainable at your dealer.

External Input Mode

To receive the signal from an external input (decoder, video camera, another VCR etc.), connect the device to the TV scart jack, and press [CH. (K/p)] or enter “00” with number buttons. “A/V IN” appears on the TV screen.

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