Philips VR 130, VR139 User Manual

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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 important 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.).

PAL SECAM

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.

VR130/39

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.

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.

MODELNO. VR130/39

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

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

Specifications

Voltage: 220-240V/50Hz Power consumption : 20W Power consumption (Standby): less than

4W (PWR. in the display switched off) Rewind time: approx. 260 seconds (cassette E-180)

Dimensions in cm (WxDxH):36.0x22.6x9.2 Number of video heads : 2 Recording/playback time:

3 hours (SP) (cassette E-180)

Supplied accessories

• Operating instructions

• Remote control and batteries

• Aerial Cable

• Scart Cable

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1. Description of controls

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 809

STANDBY/ON

EJECT

MENU STATUS/EXIT CLEAR

RECORD/OTR

STILL

P-

MUTE

P+

VCR

SYSTEM

STILL

PROGRAMME

RECORD

PWR.

REC

COUNTER RESET

STANDBY/ON

RF OUT

AV2 (DECODER) AV1 (TV)

AERIAL

Buttons for VCR feature only

VCR

To operate the VCR with the remote control.

EJECT

CLEAR

recording (TIMER).

RECORD/OTR I

at this moment or press repeatedly to start a OneTouch Recording.

STILL

normal playback, press to adjust the tracking.

SYSTEM

forward the tape at high speed. During playback, press to fast forward the tape while the picture stay on the screen. To store or confirm entry in the menu.

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

To eject the cassette.

To delete last entry/Clear programmed

To record the TV channel selected

To stop the tape (still picture).

P-P+

To select the programme number. During

To change the video (colour) system.

To call up main menu of VCR.

When tape playback is stopped, press to fast

When tape playback is stoped, press to rewind the tape at high speed. During playback, press to rewind the tape while the picture stay on the screen.To return the cursor in the menu.

To play a tape, select an item in the menu of

VCR.

To stop the tape, select an item in the menu of

VCR.

Buttons with TV feature

To call up additional TV functions.

STANDBY/ON

off, interrupt menu function.

STATUS/EXIT

screen status display. To exit on-screen menus. Or, to access or remove a status display or menu of Philips TV.

0..9

Press to select channels at VCR or Philips TV.

MUTE

restore the volume.

To switch VCR or Philips TV on or

To access or remove the VCR’s on-

To eliminate the TV’s sound. Press again to

To adjust the TV’s volume.

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Front of the device

STANDBY/ON

function.

programme number. During normal playback, press to adjust the tracking.

RECORD

moments.

When tape playback is stopped, press to fast forward the tape at high speed. During playback, press to fast forward the tape while the picture stay on the screen.

To switch off or on, interrupt a

PROGRAMME-PROGRAMME+

To record the TV channel selected at this

To select the

2. Important notes for operation

When tape playback is stopped, press to rewind the tape at hight speed. During playback, press to rewind the tape while the picture stay on the screen.

To play a tape.

To stop the tape and eject the cassette.

STILL

To stop the tape (still picture).

COUNTER RESET

To reset the counter.

Back of the set

AV2(DECODER)

decoder, video recorder,etc.

AV1 (TV)

AERIAL

RF OUT

To connect a satellite receiver,

To connect the TV set(programme number).

To connect the aerial cable.

To connect the TV set.

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 save or confirm: with . To cancel: with .

To end: with .

SELECT KL CHOOSE B

→TIMER

END=EXIT

Switching on

You can switch on the video recorder with the button.

LCKB

0..9

CLEAR

STATUS/EXIT

VCR SET UP TUNER SET UP INITIAL SET UP

LCKB

The symbols on your video recorder display

These symbols can light up on your video recorder display:

PWR. REC

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.

STANDBY/ON

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.

STANDBY/ON

'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.

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3. Connecting the video recorder

3.Plug one end of a

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 compartment

and place the batteries in it as shown in the

picture and close the battery compartment. 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.

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.

Connecting with a scart cable

Have the following cables ready: an aerial cable (1, supplied), a scart cable (2, supplied).

1.Remove the aerial

cable plug from your

TV set. Insert it into the

AERIAL 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.

AERIAL

AV1 (TV)

AERIAL

RF OU

AV1 (TV)

RF OUT

AERIAL

RF OUT

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 operation (see your TV's operating instructions).

4.Switch on the TV.

5.Insert AC cable into the wall socket.

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.

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'.

My screen is empty

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

Connecting additional devices

You can connect additional devices such as decoders, satellite receivers, camcorders, etc. to the socket AV2(DECODER).

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→FRANÇAIS

DEUTSCH NEDERLANDS

APP. MENU POUR CONTINUER

AV2 (DECODER) AV1 (TV)

AERIAL

RF OUT

AV1(TV

)

AV2(DECODER

)

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4. Installing your video recorder

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

Preparation for use

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

1.Select the desired language for the on-screen

menu by pressing .

'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.

2.Press .

What is an on-screen menu?

The multi-language on-screen menu takes the mystery out of using your new video recorder. All settings and/or functions are displayed on your TV screen in the corresponding language.

3.Confirm with .

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. It is possible that the TV channels in your country are broadcast in a higher frequency range. As soon as this range is reached during the search, the video recorder will find the TV channels.

The automatic TV channel search starts.

PLEASE WAIT

START FINISH

❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚

LCKB

❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚

screen.

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

time with the number buttons .

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

'MONTH' and 'YEAR' are correct.

7.When all information is correct, save by

pressing .

Satellite receiver

If you are connecting a satellite receiver, please read the section 'Using the satellite receiver'.

Decoder

If you are connecting a decoder, you must install it as described in the next section.

The preparation for use is now complete.

Decoder allocation

Some TV channels transmit encoded TV signals which can only be viewed with a purchased or rented decoder without disturbances. You can connect such a decoder to this video recorder. The following function will automatically activate the connected decoder for the desired TV channel.

1.Switch the TV on. If applicable, select the

programme number for the video recorder operation.

2.Use or to select the TV

channel which you would like to allocate the decoder to.

3.Press . The main menu will appear.

4.Use to select 'TUNER SET UP'.

Then press .

5.Use to select 'MANUAL TUNING'.

Then press .

6.Use to select 'DECODER'.

TIME --:--

DATE --/--/--

END=EXIT

STATUS/EXIT

LCKB

0..9

LCKB

MANUAL TUNING

SYSTEM [ L ] PROG. P55 CHANNEL 055

→DECODER [OFF]

SKIP [OFF] SELECT KL CHOOSE B END=EXIT

0..9

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7.Use to select 'ON'

(Decoder switched on).

8.To end, press .

STATUS/EXIT

How can I switch off the decoder?

Use to select 'OFF' (Decoder switched off).

The decoder has now been allocated to this TV channel.

Manual TV channel search

In some cases it can occur that all of the TV channels are not found and saved during the first installation. In this case, the missing or coded 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 .

3.Use to select 'TUNER SET UP'.

4.Use to select 'MANUAL TUNING'.

5.Select 'SYSTEM' with

6.Select 'L' or 'BG' with .

7.Select 'PROG.' with

8.With

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).

9.Select 'CHANNEL' with , and con-

If you set 'SKIP'on, you can skip the channels when you press .

The main menu will appear.

LCKB

Then press .

LCKB

MANUAL TUNING

→SYSTEM [ L ]

PROG. P55 CHANNEL 055 DECODER [OFF]

SKIP [OFF] SELECT KL CHOOSE B END=EXIT

LCKB

0..9

, select the desired

LCKB

. Then press

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

LCKB

firm with . Then enter the desired channel with

0..9

P–P+

I don't know the channels for my TV stations

In this case, press in 'CHANNEL' to

LCKB

start the automatic channel search. A changing channel number will appear on the TV screen. Continue the automatic search until you have found the desired TV channel.

10.Save the TV channel with .

10.

11.To search for other TV channels, begin again

11.

at step 5.

12.To end, press

12.

STATUS/EXIT

Using the satellite receiver

Satelite channels from a satellite receiver (connected to the scart socket AV2(DECODER) ) are received on the video recorder on programme number 'AV2' with

0.0.2

. You should select the satelite channels to be received by the satellite receiver directly on the receiver itself.

Automatic Tuning

During installation, all available TV channels are searched for and saved. If the channel assignments of your cable or satellite TV provider change or if you are re-installing the video recorder, e.g. after moving house, you can start this procedure again. This will replace the TV channels already saved with the new ones.

1.Switch on the TV. If required, select the pro-

gramme number for the video recorder.

2.Press . The main menu will appear.

3.Select 'TUNER SET UP' with and

4.Select 'AUTO TUNING' with

5.The automatic TV channel search starts. This

confirm with .

confirm with

PLEASE WAIT

START FINISH

❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚

LCKB

❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚

allows the video recorder to save all available TV channels. This procedure may take several minutes.

6.When the TV channel search is complete,

'COMPLETED' will briefly appear on the TV screen.

and

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Sorting and clearing TV channels manually

After you have performed the automatic channel search you may not agree with the sequence in which the individual TV channels have been allocated to the programme positions (programme numbers) of the video recorder.You can use this function to individually sort the TV channels already saved or to delete unwanted TV channels or those with poor reception.

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

programme number for the video recorder.

2.Press . The main menu will appear.

3.Select 'TUNER SET UP' with and

4.Select 'MOVE' with , and confirm

5.With , select the saved TV channel

6.Confirm with .

7.Move the selected channel with to

8.Confirm with .

9.To assign other TV channels to a programme

10.Confirm the assignment of the TV channel

10.

11.To exit the

11.

LCKB

confirm with .

with .

MOVE

P01: 02 P06: 90 P02: 03 P07: 99 P03: 05 P08: 121 P04: 10 P09: 124

P05: 74 P10: 130 SELECT KL CHOOSE B END=EXIT

LCKB

that you want to change.

LCKB

the programme number you want to assign.

number, repeat steps 5 to 8.

with

MOVE menu

, press .

STATUS/EXIT

Setting the language

You have the option of setting one of the displayed languages for the on-screen menu (OSD).

1.Switch on the TV. If required, select the pro-

gramme number for the video recorder.

2.Press . The main menu will appear.

3.Select 'INITIAL SET UP' with and

4.Select 'LANGUAGE' with and

5.Select the desired language with .

6.To end, press .

confirm with .

SELECTIONNER KL

→FRANÇAIS

DEUTSCH NEDERLANDS

TERMIN=EXIT

STATUS/EXIT

LCKB

Setting the clock

If the display shows an incorrect time or ' --:-- ', the time and date must be reset manually.

1.Switch on the TV. If required, select the pro-

gramme number for the video recorder.

2.Press . The main menu will appear.

3.Select 'INITIAL SET UP' with and

4.Select 'CLOCK' with and confirm

confirm with .

with .

TIME --:--

DATE --/--/--

LCKB

END=EXIT

5.Check the time in 'TIME'. If required, please

change the time with .

6.Check 'DAY', 'MONTH' and 'YEAR' in the

0..9

same way.

7.To end, press .

STATUS/EXIT

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5. Playback

Playing cassettes

You can use this video recorder to play back recorded VHS videocassettes.You can operate the video recorder using the remote control or the buttons on the front of the video recorder. Your video recorder can only record and play standard VHS cassettes.

1.Put a cassette into the cassette slot. The cas-

sette is inserted automatically. ' ' will appear on the display.

2.Press to view the tape.

DIGITAL STUDIO PICTURE CONTROL

Philips has developed a system which produces the best possible playback quality. For old and often-used video cassettes, this system reduces interference. For new or high quality cassettes, it emphasises the details.

Picture/ sound quality is poor

When playing rental videos or older, poorer quality cassettes, it may not be possible to completely filter out picture and sound interference. This is not a fault in your machine. Read the section 'Manual tracking'.

3.To stop the playback, press or on

4.To eject the cassette, press when the

Automatic switch-off of special functions

Many functions (e.g. pause, still picture) switch themselves off automatically after a short time in order to protect the cassette and to save energy.

Do I need to change the playback speed when playing back LP recordings?

During playback, the correct speed will automatically be selected. For more information, please read the section 'Selecting the recording speed (SP or LP)' in the chapter 'Manual recording'.

the video recorder.

video recorder stops the playback.

Displaying current tape position

The following information is displayed on the screen: e.g.: 0:02:45 shows the counter in hours, minutes and seconds. SP/LP: will show the recorded speed of your cassette

How can I set the counter to '0:00:00'?

You can set the counter to '0:00:00' with

CLEAR

. When you put a cassette in the video recorder, the counter will automatically reset to '0:00:00'.

The counter does not move

This occurs when there are no recordings on a portion of a tape. This is not a fault in your video recorder.

The screen shows '-0:01:20'

If you rewind a cassette from the tape position '0:00:00', the counter will show for instance, '-0:01:20' (the cassette was rewound to 1 minute and 20 seconds before '0:00:00').

Searching for a tape position with picture (scanning)

1.While a cassette is playing, press

(reverse) or (forward) one or more times.

2.Press to resume playback.

Still picture

STILL

1.During playback, press to stop the

tape and display a still picture.

2.Press to resume playback.

Scanning and still interferes with the picture quality. The sound is switched off. This is not a fault in your video recorder. You may want to press repeatedly to reduce the noise of the still picture.

Playing back NTSC cassettes

Cassettes that have been recorded in the NTSC standard (for example, American cassettes) can be played back using this video recorder. However, this only works on PAL-television sets that are suitable for a picture frequency of 60Hz.

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Searching for tape position without picture (forward wind and rewind)

1.Stop the tape with .

2.Press (reverse) or (forward).

3.To stop the tape, press .

Manual Tracking

To manually adjust the tracking during playback,

PROGRAMME

press or .

PROGRAMME

Tr acking will return to Automatic Tracking Adjustment when you press , insert a tape, or press .

To remove vertical jitter in a Still picture, press

PROGRAMME

P+

or .

P-P+

P-

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6. Manual recording

General information

Use 'Manual Recording' to make a spontaneous recording (for example, a programme currently being shown).

If you want to start and stop a recording manually, read the section 'Recording without auto- matic switch-off'.

If you want to start a recording manually but have it stopped automatically, read the section

'Recording with automatic switch-off'.(e.g. not to record to the end of the tape)

Recording without automatic switch-off

1.Insert a cassette.

2.Use to select the programme num-

ber you want to record, for example, 'P01'.

3.To start recording, press .

4.Stop recording with .

P-P+

RECORD/OTR I

Recording with automatic switch-off (OTR One-Touch-Recording)

1.Insert a cassette.

2.Use to select the programme num-

ber you want to record.

3.Press .

4.Each time you press you will

add 30 minutes to the recording time.

P-P+

RECORD/OTR I

Preventing accidental erasing of cassettes

All cassettes (except for rental and store cassettes) have a security tab on the back of the cassette. To prevent recording over important recordings (erasing), you can remove this security tab. If you later decide to record on a protected cassette, simply cover the hole with adhesive tape or slide the tab to the right.

Lining up recordings (assemble cut)

When you add a further recording to a cassette, which already has a recording on it, a short blank (flicker) can appear between the old and the new recording or the picture itself can flicker. To help reduce these from occurring, proceed as follows:

1.Find the tape position of the old recording

where you want to insert the new recording.

2.Look at the last minute of the old recording

(playback).

3.Press at the tape position where

4.Now start recording as usual by pressing

5.Stop recording with .

STILL

the new recording is to go and press

RECORD/OTR I

on the remote control.

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7. Programming a recording (TIMER)

7.When all inputs are correct, press

General information

Use a TIMER programming to automatically start and stop a recording at a later time or date. The video recorder will switch to the right programme number and begin recording at the correct time. With this video recorder, you can pre-programme up to eight recordings within a period of one year. To make a programmed recording, your video recorder needs to know: * the date you want to make the recording * the programme number of the TV channel * the start and stop time of the recording This information is saved in a 'TIMER block

Programming a recording

1.Switch on the TV. If required, select the pro-

gramme number for the video recorder.

2.Press . The main menu will appear.

3.Select 'TIMER' with . Then press

4.Select ONCE, DAILY, or WEEKLY recording

Selecting once/daily/weekly recordings

Use to select from the following options: 'ONCE': Recording once 'DAILY': Repeated daily recordings from

'WEEKLY.': Repeated weekly recordings (every

If any of the TIMER blocks are in use, 'FULL' will appear on the TV screen.

5.Select TIMER block with .

6.With buttons you can enter 'START'

Programme numbers of the ' AV1 ' and ' AV2 ' scart socket

You can also programme recordings from external sources via scart socket AV1(TV)or AV2 (DECODER).

with . Then press .

SELECT KL CHOOSE B

→ONCE

DAILY WEEKLY TIMER LIST

END=EXIT

LCKB

B1LCKB

Monday to Friday

week on the same day)

0..9

(start time) , 'STOP' (end time) , 'PROG.' (programme number) and 'DATE'.

STATUS/EXIT

is stored in a TIMER block.

8.Insert a cassette with an intact security tab

(unprotected).

9.Switch off with .

The programmed recording will only function when the video recorder is switched off with

STANDBY/ON

How to check, or delete a programmed recording (TIMER)

1.Switch on the TV. If required, select the pro-

gramme number for the video recorder.

2.Press . The main menu will appear.

3.Select 'TIMER' with . Then press

4.Select 'TIMER LIST' with , and

5.Select timer block with .

6.To cancel the recording, press .

7.To end, press

8.Switch off with with

confirm with

SELECT KL CHOOSE B

→TIMER LIST

END=EXIT

. The programming information

STANDBY/ON

CLEAR

ONCE DAILY WEEKLY

STANDBY/ON

STATUS/EXIT

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How to change a programmed recording (TIMER)

1.Switch on the TV. If required, select the pro-

gramme number for the video recorder.

2.Press . The main menu will appear.

3.Select 'TIMER' with . Then press

4.Select ONCE, DAILY, or WEEKLY recording

5.Select a TIMER block with . (The flashing

6.Press to delete information and input

7.To end, press

8.Switch off with

with . Then press .

B1LCKB

0..9

number indicates an empty TIMER block.)

ONCE

TIMER - 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 -

SELECT TIMER NUMBER END=EXIT

CLEAR

LCKB

correct information with or .

STATUS/EXIT

STANDBY/ON

0..9

Problems and solutions for programmed recordings

Error message: ' ' will flash in the video recorder display

No cassette was inserted. Insert a cassette and

•

switch off the video recorder using

• A cassette was inserted with the security tab

removed. Undo the erase protection (chapter 'Manual Recording', section 'Preventing accidental erasing of cassettes') or insert a different cassette.

Cassette is ejected during recording

• The end of the tape was reached during recording.

The video recorder does not react

• While a programmed recording is being made, you

cannot operate your video recorder manually. If you want to cancel the programmed recording, press

• The end of the tape was reached during recording.

STANDBY/ON

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8. Other Functions

Changing the video (colour) system

If you playback recordings made on other video recorders or you want to record from external sources (via the scart socket), the automatic video (colour) system switch-over may lead to colour distortion. You can switch off the automatic TV system switch-over as follows.

Video (colour) systems

Other countries, other video (colour) systems: In central Europe transmissions are broadcast in the PAL system (Phase Alternation Line) standard. France uses SECAM (Séquentiel à mémoire). In some countries (USA and Japan), TV viewers receive their programmes as an NTSC signal (National Television System Committee).

1.Press on the remote control to

Each pressing , the display will change cyclicaly; AUTO, PAL, SECAM, ME-SECAM.

SYSTEM

select the TV (colour) system with the least disruptions before you start recording or during playback.

SYSTEM

AUTO

Switching the status display off or on

Along with the on screen menu, the status display also displays information on the current operating status (counter, playback, recording, TV channel, etc.) on the TV screen.You can switch off the information about the operating status so that the status display is not recorded when copying videocassettes.

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

programme number for the video recorder.

2.Press . The main menu will appear.

3.Select 'VCR SET UP' with and

4.Select 'STATUS DISPLAY' with .

5.Select 'ON' or 'OFF' with .

Which settings can I choose?

'ON': Shows the status display for a few seconds only. 'OFF': Switches off the status display.

confirm with .

SELECT KL CHOOSE B

REPEAT PLAY [ON]

→STATUS DISPLAY [ON]

BLUE BACKGROUND[ON] AUTO STANDBY [OFF]

END=EXIT

LCKB

2.After 5 seconds, the display will be disap-

peared.

How can I change back to 'Automatic Switch-over'?

Even if you change the programme number, the video (colour) system for recording will keep the setting. If you eject the cassette, the video (colour) system for playback will switch itself back to 'AUTO' (automatic switchover).

6.To end, press .

STATUS/EXIT

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Continuous playback

This function can be used to play a cassette over and over again. When the end of the cassette is reached, the video recorder will rewind and start from the beginning again. This function is activated or deactivated as follows.

1.Press . The main menu will appear.

2.Select line 'VCR SET UP' using

3.Select 'REPEAT PLAY' using .

4.Select function 'ON' with .

and confirm with .

SELECT KL CHOOSE B

→REPEAT PLAY [ON]

END=EXIT

STATUS DISPLAY [ON] BLUE BACKGROUND[ON] AUTO STANDBY [OFF]

LCKB

If you select 'OFF', continuous playback will be switched off.

5.To end, press .

6.Insert a cassette.

7.Start the continuous playback with

STATUS/EXIT

Blue Background on or off

If you want the TV screen to be solid blue when a weak signal is recieved, set BLUE BACKGROUND to ‘ON’.The screen will be blue and the sound will be muted. Or, if you want to recieve the weak signal, set BLUE BACKGROUND to ‘OFF’.

1.Switch on the TV. If required, select the pro-

gramme number for the video recorder.

2.Press . The main menu will appear.

3.Select 'VCR SET UP' using and

4.Select 'BLUE BACKGROUND' using

confrim with .

and confirm with .

SELECT KL CHOOSE B

REPEAT PLAY [ON] STATUS DISPLAY [ON]

→BLUE BACKGROUND [ON]

AUTO STANDBY [OFF]

LCKB

5.Select 'OFF' (no blue background) or 'ON'

(blue background on) with .

If you select 'OFF', the menu display will disappear.

6.To end, press .

STATUS/EXIT

Automatic switch-off

If you haven't used the video recorder for a few minutes in certain modes (e.g.: STOP), it will switch to standby automatically. You can cancel this function to use the video recorder as a television receiver.

1.Switch on the TV. If required, select the pro-

gramme number for the video recorder.

2.Press . The main menu will appear.

3.Select 'VCR SET UP' using and

4.Select 'AUTO STANDBY' using .

5.Select 'OFF' (no automatic switch-off) or 'ON'

6.To end, press .

confrim with .

(automatic switch-off) with .

SELECT KL CHOOSE B

REPEAT PLAY [ON] STATUS DISPLAY [ON] BLUE BACKGROUND[ON]

→AUTO STANDBY [ON]

END=EXIT

STATUS/EXIT

LCKB

END=EXIT

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9. Before you call an engineer

If, contrary to expectation, you have any problems using this video recorder, it may be caused by the following reasons.

Your video recorder does not respond to any button being pressed:

* There is no power supply: check the power supply. * A programmed recording is currently being made: if desired, cancel the programmed recording. Please see the section 'How to check or delete a programmed recording' in chapter 'Programming a recording' * There is a technical problem: disconnect from the mains power supply for 60 seconds, then connect again. If this doesn't help, you could reset your video recorder to the default factory settings.

Resetting devices to default factory settings * Attention:

All the information stored (TV channels, time and date, TIMER) will be cleared.

1.Switch off this video recorder with

STANDBY/ON

2.Press and hold and for 2 seconds or more at the same time.

Cassette is jammed in the video recorder:

* Don't use force. Pull out the mains plug for a moment.

Remote control does not work:

* Remote control not pointed toward the video recorder: point it at the video recorder. * There is a technical problem: Take out the batteries, wait for 10 seconds and place them back. * Batteries have run out: change the batteries.

No picture when you play a cassette:

* There is no recording on the cassette: change the cassette. * You have selected the wrong programme number on the TV for playing cassette: on the TV, select the correct programme number for the video recorder. * The cable connecting the TV set and the video recorder has come loose: check the cable.

Poor picture quality when you play a cassette:

* Your TV set is not properly adjusted. * The cassette is badly worn or of poor quality: use new cassette. * Tracking is not properly adjusted: turn to section 'Manual Tracking'.

RECORD

PROGRAMME+

No recording possible:

* The TV channel you want to record is not stored or you selected the wrong programme number: check TV channels stored. * A cassette was inserted that does not have the security tab (cannot be used to record): Insert a cassette with an intact security tab or change cassette. For more information, please see the section 'Preventing accidental erasing of cassettes' in chapter 'Manual Recording'.

There is picture or sound interference on TV reception:

* Turn to chapter 'Installing your video recorder' and read 'Setting the RF out channel'. * Have your aerial checked.

You can also call the customer service centre in your country. The telephone numbers can be found on the back of this instruction manual. Have the model number (MODEL NO) and the production number (PROD.NO.) of your video recorder ready.

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