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
ing 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
PA L
Important notes regarding operation
Danger: High voltage!
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Do not remove the top cover as there is a
risk of an electrical shock!
The video recorder does not contain any com-
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ponents that can be repaired by the customer.
Please leave all maintenance work for qualified
personnel.
As soon as the video recorder is connected to
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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
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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
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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
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device (candles, etc.).
Make sure that children do not place any for-
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eign 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.
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.
Interference
The Department of Trade and industry operates a
radio Investigation Service to help TV licence holders improve reception of BBC and ITC programmers
where these are being spoilt by interference.
If your dealer cannot help, ask at a Main Post Office
for the booklet ‘How to improve television and Radio
Reception’.
Specifications
Voltage:
Power consumption : 14W
Power consumption (Standby): less than
3W (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:
This electronic device contains many materials
that can be recycled. Please enquire about the
possibilities for recycling your old device.
MODEL NO.VR140/07
PROD. NO............................
220-240V/50Hz
three hours after transport-
3103 166 33531
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1. Description of controls
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P
0
P
P
STILL
STOP
MENU
REWFWD
PLAYSTATUS/EXITCLEAR
VCRTV
RECSTANDBY/ON
PROGVOL
MUTESYSTEM
FWDPLAYREWSTOP/EJECTRECORDPROGRAMMESTANDBY/ON
RF OUT
TV
AERIAL
Buttons for VCR feature only
VCR
To operate the VCR with the remote control.
CLEAR
To delete last entry/Clear programmed
recording (TIMER).
To record the TV channel selected at this
REC I
moment or press repeatedly to start a One-Touch
Recording.
STILL 2
number. During normal playback, press to adjust the
tracking.
SYSTEM
MENU
PLAY
of VCR.
STOP
menu of VCR.
FWD
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.
To stop the tape (still picture).
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PROG P–PROG P
To select the programme
Doesn’t work on this model.
To call up main menu of VCR.
To play a tape, select an item in the menu
B- K
C- L
To stop the tape, select an item in the
When tape playback is stopped, press to
1- B
Press before pressing a VCR-feature key.
VCR
You can use this remote control to operate some functions of
Philips TVs. Press before pressing a TV-feature key.
TV
REW
When tape playback is stopped, press to
0- s
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.
Buttons with TV feature
TV
To call up additional TV functions.
STANDBY/ON
yy
To switch VCR or Philips TV on or
off, interrupt menu function.
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 mute the TV’s sound. Press again to restore
the volume.
VOL5
+
VOL5
–
To adjust the TV’s volume.
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Front of the device
To switch off or on, interrupt a function.
STANDBY/ON
To select the programme number. During normal
playback, press to adjust the tracking.
RECORD
To record the TV channel selected at this moments.
FWD
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.
yy
PROGRAMME-PROGRAMME+
2. Important notes for operation
REW
When tape playback is stopped, press to rewind the tape at
high speed. During playback, press to rewind the tape while
the picture stay on the screen.
To play a tape.
PLAY
STOP/EJECT
To stop the tape and eject the cassette.
Back of the set
TV
To connect the TV set(programme number).
AERIAL
RF OUT
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.
MENU
0..9
CLEAR
STATUS/EXIT
RECORD SET UP
VCR SET UP
TUNER SET UP
INITIAL SET UP
STOP C-LPLAY B-K
STOP C-LPLAY B-K
FWD 1- B
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
yy
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
yy
'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.
If the display has been switched off, your video recorder consumes less than 3W in stand-by.
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
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.
1.
2.Fix new fuse which should be a
2.
BS1362 3A,ASTA or BSI approved type.
3.Refit the fuse cover.
3.
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.
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')
4.The BLUE wire must be connected to the terminal
4.
which is marked with the letter 'N' or coloured
BLACK.
5.The BROWN wire must be connected to the termi-
5.
nal which is marked with the letter 'L' or coloured
RED.
6.Do not connect either wires to the earth terminal in
6.
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.
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, not
supplied).
1.Remove the aerial
1.
cable plug from your TV
set. Insert it into the
AERIAL at the back of
the video recorder.
2.Insert one end of the
2.
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
3.
cable into the scart
socket ‘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.
4.
5.Insert AC cable into the wall socket
5.
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 has a configuration menu for the scart
socket.
Please configure this scart socket as Input-Output.
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AERIAL
TV
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AERIAL
RF OUT
V
T
RF OUT
AERIAL
RF OUT
TV
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TV
1.Ta ke the remote control and the enclosed batter-
1.
ies (2 batteries).
2.Open the remote control's battery compartment
2.
and place the batteries in it as shown in the pic-
ture and close the battery compartment.
The remote control is now ready to use. Its range is
approximately 5 metres.
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6.If the connection was properly made and your TV
6.
was automatically switched to the programme
number for the scart socket, you will see the fol-
lowing picture:
PLEASE CONNECT AERIAL OR
CABLE TO THE VCR
THEN...
PUSH P+ KEY
OR
FOR PLAY ONLY-PUSH PLAY
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 without a scart cable
Have the following cables ready:
an aerial cable.
1.Switch off your TV.
1.
2.Remove the aerial
2.
cable plug from the
aerial input socket of
the TV. Insert it into
the AERIAL at the
back of the video
recorder.
3.Insert one end of the
3.
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.
4.Insert AC cable into the wall socket.
4.
5.Switch on your TV and select the programme
5.
number used for video playback on your TV
set (see your TV's operating instructions).
6.Select this programme number and manually
6.
start the TV's channel search as if you wanted to save a new TV channel until the next
screen appears.
PLEASE CONNECT AERIAL OR
CABLE TO THE VCR
THEN...
PUSH P+ KEY
OR
FOR PLAY ONLY-PUSH PLAY
V
AERIAL
T
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E
A
UT
F O
R
TV
RF OUT
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IA
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A
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F O
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7.Save this programme number setting on your TV
7.
for video recorder operation.
You can find more details in chapter 'Preparation
for use'.
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).
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