VR130/39
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.
!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
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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
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Buttons for VCR feature only
VCR To operate the VCR with the remote control.
EJECT A To eject the cassette.
CLEAR To delete last entry/Clear programmed recording (TIMER).
To record the TV channel selected at this moment or press repeatedly to start a OneTouch Recording.
STILL To stop the tape (still picture).
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normal playback, press to adjust the tracking.
s 0 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.
K B To play a tape, select an item in the menu of VCR.
L C To stop the tape, select an item in the menu of VCR.
Buttons with TV feature
TV To call up additional TV functions.
To switch VCR or Philips TV on or off, interrupt menu function.
SYSTEM To change the video (colour) system.
MENU To call up main menu of VCR.
B 1 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 store or confirm entry in the menu.
STATUS/EXIT To access or remove the VCR’s onscreen 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 To eliminate the TV’s sound. Press again to restore the volume.
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5 L To adjust the TV’s volume.
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.
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programme number. During normal playback, press to adjust the tracking.
RECORD To record the TV channel selected at this moments.
1 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.
0 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.
B To play a tape.
C/A 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) To connect a satellite receiver, decoder, video recorder,etc.
AV1(TV) To connect the TV set(programme number).
AERIAL To connect the aerial cable.
RF OUT To connect the TV set.
2. Important notes for operation
Navigation in the screen menu
You can check/change many functions and set-
The symbols on your video recorder display
tings 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 MENU .
To select: with K B 
L C .
To enter or change your selection: with the
These symbols can light up on your video recorder display:
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When you keep your video recorder on.
number buttons 0..9 or with K B 
L C .
To save or confirm: with B 1 . To cancel: with CLEAR .
To end: with STATUS/EXIT .
SELECT K L CHOOSE B →TIMER
VCR SET UP TUNER SET UP INITIAL SET UP
END=EXIT
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.
Switching on
You can switch on the video recorder with the STANDBY/ON y 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 STANDBY/ON y , 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.
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3. Connecting the video recorder
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.Take 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
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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:
SELECTIONNER K L
→FRANÇAIS
DEUTSCH NEDERLANDS
APP. MENU POUR CONTINUER
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, satel- 
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4. Installing your video recorder
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 
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'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 MENU .
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 P+ .
The automatic TV channel search starts.
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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.
4.'TIME' and 'DATE' will appear on the TV screen.
TIME --:--
DATE --/--/--
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5.Check 'TIME'. If required, please change the time with the number buttons 
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6.Check if the displayed settings for 'DAY', 'MONTH' and 'YEAR' are correct.
7.When all information is correct, save by pressing STATUS/EXIT .
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.
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