Philips VR150-07 User Manual

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VR150/07

Thank you for buying a Philips video recorder. This video recorder is one of the most sophisticated and easy-touse 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.).

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!

Do not remove the top cover as there is a

risk of an electrical shock! To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock,

do not expose this device rain or moisture.

The video recorder does not contain any com-

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

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 for-

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.

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.

MODEL NO. VR150/07

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

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.

Specifications

Voltage: 220-240V/50Hz Power consumption: 14W Power consumption (Standby): less than 3W Rewind time: 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) 6 hours (LP) (cassette E-180)

Supplied accessories

• Operating instructions

• Remote control and 2 batteries

• Aerial Cable

0VMN03963 HG271BD*****

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1. Description of controls

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

STILL

STOP

REW FWD

PLAYSTATUS/EXIT CLEAR

REC STANDBY/ON

TV-PROG.TV-VOL

MUTE SYSTEM

STANDBY/ON PROGRAMME RECORD STOP/EJECT REW. PLAY FWD.

RF OUT

AERIAL

The remote control

Buttons for VCR feature only

To record the TV channel selected at this

REC

moment.

STANDBY/ON

function.

0..9

playback, press to adjust the tracking.

STATUS/EXIT

screen status display. To exit on-screen menus.

CLEAR

recording (TIMER). To reset the elapsed time counter in the playback, recording or stop mode.

STILL

step by step. (except for during fast forwarding and fast rewinding)

SYSTEM

To switch off or on, interrupt menu

Press to select channels at VCR.

To select the programme number. During

P–P

To access or remove the VCR’s on-

To delete last entry. To clear a programmed

To stop the tape and play back a picture

Doesn’t work on this model.

To call up main menu of VCR.

1- B

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 stays on the screen. To store or confirm entry in the menu.

0- s

REW

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

B- K

PLAY

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

C- L

STOP

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

Buttons with TV feature

MUTE

restore the volume.

TV-VOL5

TV-PROG.

number on the TV.

To eliminate the TV’s sound. Press again to

TV-VOL5

TV-PROG.

–

To adjust the TV’s volume.

–

To select a programme

You can use this remote control to operate some functions of Philips TVs.

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Front of your VCR

To switch off or on, interrupt menu

STANDBY/ON

function.

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

RECORD

moment.

FWD.

forward the tape at high speed. During playback, press to fast forward the tape while the picture stays on the screen.

PROGRAMME-PROGRAMME+

To record the TV channel selected at this

When tape playback is stopped, press to fast

To select the

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 stays on the screen.

cassette.

To play back a tape.

PLAY

STOP/EJECT

To stop the tape and eject the

Back of your VCR

TV AERIAL RF OUT

To connect the TV. To connect the aerial cable. To connect the TV.

Navigation in the screen menu

You can check/change many functions and settings

The symbols on your video recorder display

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 .

SELECT KL CHOOSE B

→TIMER

END=EXIT

To select: with .

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

STOP C-LPLAY B-K

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.

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

0..9

To save or confirm: with . To cancel: with . To end: with .

CLEAR

STATUS/EXIT

Switching on

You can switch on the video recorder with the button.

FWD 1- B

STOP C-LPLAY B-K

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. 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 1 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 13 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.

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

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 simply 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 7 metres.

Connecting your video recorder to the TV

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:

- one aerial cable (1, supplied)

- one scart cable (2, not supplied)

Remove the aerial cable

plug from your TV. Inser t it into the AERIAL at the back of the video recorder.

Insert one end of the sup-

plied 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.

3.Plug one end of a scart

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.S

witch on the TV.

5.I

nsert 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 has a configuration menu for the scart socket.

Please configure this scart socket as Input-Output.

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:

PLEASE CONNECT AERIAL OR CABLE TO THE VCR

THEN...

PUSH P+ KEY

OR...

FOR PLAY ONLY-PUSH PLAY

AERIAL

V T

RF OUT

L IA R

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Then, read the section '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 an aerial cable ready.

1.Switch off your TV.

Remove the aerial cable plug from the aerial

input socket of the TV. Insert it into the AERIAL at the back of the video recorder.

Insert one end of the sup-

plied 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.

5.Switch on your TV and

select the programme number used for video playback on your TV. (see your TV’s operating instructions)

6.Start the TV’s channel search manually as if

you wanted to save a new TV channel until the next screen appears. (see your TV’s operating instructions)

PLEASE CONNECT AERIAL OR CABLE TO THE VCR

THEN...

PUSH P+ KEY

OR...

FOR PLAY ONLY-PUSH PLAY

AERIAL

A I R

U O

RF OUT

L IA R

U O F

I do not see the message screen

• Check the cable connections.

• Repeat the channel search on your TV.

7.Save this programme number setting on your

TV for video recorder operation.

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

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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4. Installing your video recorder

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.

'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.

1.Press with .

The automatic TV channel search starts.

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.

2.The clock setting display appears on the TV

screen.

3.Set the time with the number buttons .

4.Set 'DAY', 'MONTH' and 'YEAR' with the

number buttons .

5.When all information is correct, save by

pressing .

The preparation for use is now complete.

P+

PLEASE WAIT

START FINISH

❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚

END=EXIT

STATUS/EXIT

❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚

TIME --:--

DATE --/--/--

0..9

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. If required, select the pro-

gramme number for the video recorder.

2.Press .The main menu will appear.

3.Use or to select 'TUNER

4.Use or to select 'MANU-

5.Select 'PROG.' with or

6.With or

7.Select 'CHANNEL' with or ,

I don't know the channels for my TV stations

In this case, press or in 'CHANNEL' to 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.

8.Save the TV channel with .

9.To search for other TV channels, begin again

10.To end, press

10.

STOP C-LPLAY B-K

SET UP'. Then press .

AL TUNING'. Then press .

MANUAL TUNING

→PROG. P55

CHANNEL 055 SKIP [OFF]

SELECT KL CHOOSE B END=EXIT

Then press

FWD 1- B

STOP C-LPLAY B-K

FWD 1- B

0..9

STOP C-LPLAY B-K

, select

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

FWD 1- B

press .

and confirm with . Then enter the desired channel with

FWD 1- B

0..9

STOP C-LPLAY B-K

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

P–

channels with or .

STOP C-LPLAY B-K

FWD 1- B

at step 5.

STATUS/EXIT

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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 all 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 or

4.Select 'AUTO TUNING' with or

5.The automatic TV channel search starts. This

6.When the TV channel search is complete,

PLAY B-K

STOP C-L

and confirm with .

and confirm with

PLEASE WAIT

START FINISH

❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚

❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚

FWD 1- B

PLAY B-K

FWD 1- B

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

'COMPLETED' will briefly appear on the TV screen.

Sorting 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.

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

4.Select 'MOVE' with or ,

5.With or , select the saved

6.Confirm with .

7.Move the selected channel with or

8.Confirm with .

9.To assign other TV channels to a programme

10.To end, press .

10.

PLAY B-K

STOP C-L

and confirm with .

FWD 1- B

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

STOP C-LPLAY B-K

FWD 1- B

STOP C-LPLAY B-K

TV channel that you want to change.

FWD 1- B

PLAY B-K

STOP C-L

to the programme number you want

to assign.

FWD 1- B

number, repeat steps 5 to 8.

STATUS/EXIT

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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 or

4.Select 'CLOCK' with or

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

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

7.To end, press .

STOP C-L

and confirm with .

change the time with .

and confirm with .

FWD 1- B

TIME --:--

DATE --/--/--

END=EXIT

0..9

same way.

STATUS/EXIT

PLAY B-K

FWD 1- B

STOP C-LPLAY B-K

Setting the RF out channel

In some reception locations it is possible that a TV channel will be sent on the same or similar frequency as the video recorder. Result: As soon as the video recorder is switched on, the reception quality for this or several other TV channels will decrease. The following steps will show you how to change the pre-set 'transmission' (RF out channel) frequency on the video recorder.

What is RF out channel?

This electronic component in the video recorder allows the device to transmit audio and video signals via the aerial cable. These signals can be received on the TV just like TV channels.

What is RF out channel frequency?

This frequency or channel indicates the channel on which the audio or video signal is transmitted.

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 or

4.Select 'RF OUT' with or

STOP C-L

and confirm with .

FWD 1- B

SELECT KL CHOOSE B

→RF OUT CH 35

PLAY B-K

FWD 1- B

STOP C-LPLAY B-K

END=EXIT

5.Press .

6.Press ,

FWD 1- B

STOP C-LPLAY B-K

0..9

or to select

the channel which is not broadcasted between channel 22 and channel 69 in your area.

7.Press

FWD 1- B

If you cannot get an interference-free picture and sound, connect the video recorder and the TV with a scart cable. Then, switch the

STOP C-L

built-in modulator off. Pre

repeatedly until ' -- 'appears next to 'RF OUT CH'on the TV screen.

Then confirm with .

8.To end, press .

FWD 1- B

STATUS/EXIT

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5. Playback

Playing back cassettes

You can operate the video recorder using the remote control or the buttons on the front of the video recorder. If you press , ,

REW

0- s

FWD 1- BSTOP C-LPLAY B-K

while the set is in Stand-by, the power will be automatically turned on. Additionally, if a cassette was already inserted, the corresponding operation will be performed. Your video recorder can only record and play back 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. 'PLAY' will

PLAY B-K

appear on the display.

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

STOP/EJECT

4.To eject the cassette, press when

on the video recorder.

STOP C-L

STOP/EJECT

the video recorder stops the playback.

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'.

Playing back NTSC cassettes

This video recorder can also play back cassettes that have been recorded in SP [Standard Play] or SLP [Super Long Play] mode in the NTSC standard (for example, American cassettes). However, this only works on PAL-television sets that are suitable for a picture frequency of 60Hz.

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.During playback, press (reverse) or

FWD 1- B

2.If you want to search in super high speed,

(forward).

press or once more. (This function will not operate for a NTSC cassettes playback in SP mode.)

3.Press to resume playback.

PLAY B-K

REW0- s

FWD 1- BREW0- s

Still picture

1.During playback, press to stop the

STILL

tape and display a still picture.

2.Press to resume playback.

PLAY B-K

Scanning and still picture interfere with the picture quality

• The sound is switched off. This is not your fault of your video recorder. When the picture begins to vibrate vertically, stabilize the picture

PROGRAMME

by pressing or

• If you press to freeze the picture,

PROGRAMME

-P+

in the still mode.

STILL

usually there will be noiselines on the TV screen. This is normal, however, each time you

STILL

press the lines will change position.

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

1.Stop the tape with .

2.Press (reverse) or

REW0- s

(forward). 'Fr' or 'FF' will appear on the display for 5 seconds, and then, the real time counter time will appear.

3.To stop the tape, press .

STOP C-L

FWD 1- B

STOP C-L

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 .

PLAY B-K

To remove vertical jitter in a Still picture, press

PROGRAMME

STOP C-L

or .

P+

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 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

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 .

'PROTECTED CASSETTE CANNOT RECORD' message briefly appeared in the TV screen, then the cassette was ejected.

A cassette without the security tab was inserted. Undo the erase protection.

P–P+

REC I

STOP C-L

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.

5.Stop recording with .

P–P+

REC I

STOP C-L

Preventing accidental erasing

All cassettes (except rental and pre-recorded 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 the

4.Now start recording as usual by pressing

5.Stop recording with .

STILL

new recording is to go and press .

REC I

on the remote control.

STOP C-L

REC I

Selecting the recording speed (SP or LP)

LP allows to double the recording duration on tape (for example six hours instead of three hours on a E180 cassette).

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

gramme number for the video recorder.

ss . The main menu will appear.

2.Pre

3.Select 'RECORD SETUP' using

or and confirm with .

SELECT KL CHOOSE B

→RECORD SPEED [SP]

END=EXIT

4.Select the required recording speed with

FWD 1- B

5.To end, press .

'SP' / 'LP'

'SP': Standard Play (normal recording speed) offers the usual first-class picture quality. 'LP': Long Play (half recording speed, double recording time). 6 hours can be recorded on a 3hour cassette (E180) with a somewhat reduced picture quality.

STATUS/EXIT

PLAY B-K

FWD 1- BSTOP C-L

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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 or .

4.Select 'ONCE', 'DAILY' or 'WEEKLY' recording

Selecting once/daily/weekly recordings

'ONCE': Recording once 'DAILY': Repeated daily recordings from

'WEEKLY.': Repeated weekly recordings (every

Error message : 'FULL'

• If this error message appears after you select 'ONCE', 'DAILY' or 'WEEKLY' on TIMER menu and press

are already programmed. No more recordings can be programmed. If you want to clear or check a programmed recording(TIMER block), select the programme number on TIMER LIST menu and press

6.Enter the Start time (START), End time

Programme numbers of the 'TV' scart socket

You can also programme recordings from external sources via scart socket 'TV'. Select programme number, 'A/V IN' with 0.0.

Then press .

with or . Then press

FWD 1- B

STOP C-LPLAY B-K

SELECT KL CHOOSE B

→ONCE

DAILY WEEKLY TIMER LIST

END=EXIT

STOP C-LPLAY B-K

Monday to Friday

week on the same day)

FWD 1- B

Select TIMER block with .

, then all TIMER blocks

CLEAR

0..9

(STOP), Programme number (PROG.) and the 'DATE' with .

0..9

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 or .

Then press .

4.Select 'TIMER LIST' with or ,

and confirm with

SELECT KL CHOOSE B

→TIMER LIST

END=EXIT

5.Select timer block with .

Timer block disappeared when I pressed

FWD 1- B

You have checked all the programmed recordings. If you want to check them again, repeat steps 2 to 5.

6.To cancel the recording, press .

7.To end, press

8.Switch off with

. The programming information

STANDBY/ON

FWD 1- B

ONCE DAILY WEEKLY

STATUS/EXIT

FWD 1- B

STANDBY/ON

FWD 1- B

STOP C-LPLAY B-K

CLEAR

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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 or .

4.Select 'ONCE', 'DAILY' or 'WEEKLY' record-

6.Press to delete information and input

7.To end, press

8.Switch off with

Then press .

ing with or . Then press

FWD 1- B

STOP C-LPLAY B-K

Select a TIMER block with . (The flashing

STOP C-LPLAY B-K

0..9

number indicates an empty TIMER block.)

ONCE

TIMER - 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 -

SELECT TIMER NUMBER END=EXIT

CLEAR

correct information with .

STATUS/EXIT

0..9

STANDBY/ON

Problems and solutions for programmed recordings

Error message: ' ' flashes in the video recorder display

•

No cassette was inserted. Insert a cassette and switch off the video recorder using .

STANDBY/ON

Cassette was ejected as soon as the

STANDBY/ON

button was pressed

• A cassette without the security tab was inserted. Undo the erase protection (chapter 'Manual recording', section 'Preventing accidental erasing') or insert a different cassette.

'TURN OFF VCR FOR TIMER RECORDING' flashes on the TV screen

• The video recorder is switched on several minutes before the start of a programmed recording. Switch off the video recorder with . A pro-

STANDBY/ON

grammed recording (timer) will only function when the video recorder is switched off.

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

STOP/EJECT

on the front panel.

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8. Other Functions

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. If required, select the pro-

gramme number for the video recorder.

2.Press . The main menu will appear.

3.Select 'VCR SET UP' with or

4.Select 'STATUS DISPLAY' with or

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

Which settings can I choose?

'ON': Shows the status display for a few

'OFF': Switches off the status display.

and confirm with .

STOP C-L

SELECT KL CHOOSE B

END=EXIT

FWD 1- B

→STATUS DISPLAY [ON]

BLUE BACKGROUND[ON] AUTO STANDBY [ON] CLOCK DISPLAY [ON]

seconds.

STOP C-LPLAY B-K

PLAY B-K

FWD 1- B

Blue Background on or off

If you want the TV screen to be solid blue when a weak signal is received, set BLUE BACKGROUND to 'ON'. The screen will be blue and the sound will be muted. Or, if you want to receive 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' with or

4.Select 'BLUE BACKGROUND' using

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

6.To end, press .

and confirm with .

SELECT KL CHOOSE B

END=EXIT

(blue background on) with .

FWD 1- B

STOP C-LPLAY B-K

or .

STATUS DISPLAY [ON]

→BLUE BACKGROUND [ON]

AUTO STANDBY [ON] CLOCK DISPLAY [ON]

FWD 1- B

STATUS/EXIT

STOP C-LPLAY B-K

6.To end, press .

STATUS/EXIT

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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 or

4.Select 'AUTO STANDBY' using or

and confirm with .

STOP C-L

FWD 1- B

SELECT KL CHOOSE B

STATUS DISPLAY [ON] BLUE BACKGROUND[ON]

→AUTO STANDBY [ON]

CLOCK DISPLAY [ON]

STOP C-LPLAY B-K

PLAY B-K

Clock Display

This function allows you to switch the VCR display off. It is useful in case you feel disturbed by the display-brightness while watching TV in a dark room. It also reduces the power consumption.

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 or

4.Select 'CLOCK DISPLAY' using or

STOP C-L

and confirm with .

SELECT KL CHOOSE B

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

→CLOCK DISPLAY [ON]

PLAY B-K

FWD 1- B

PLAY B-K

END=EXIT

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

(automatic switch-off) with .

6.To end, press .

STATUS/EXIT

FWD 1- B

END=EXIT

5.Select 'OFF' (no clock display) or 'ON' (clock

display on) with .

6.To end, press .

FWD 1- B

STATUS/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 'Problems and solutions for programmed recordings' in chapter 'Programming a recording (TIMER)'

• 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 chan-

nels, 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 the moment. Then, call an engineer.

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.

STOP/EJECT

PROGRAMME+

No picture when you play a cassette:

• There is no recording on the cassette: Change

• You have selected the wrong programme

• The cable connecting the TV and the video

Poor picture quality when you play a cassette:

• Your TV is not properly adjusted.

• The cassette is badly worn or of poor quality:

• Tracking is not properly adjusted: Turn to sec-

No recording possible:

• The TV channel you want to record is not

• A cassette was inserted that does not have the

There is picture or sound interference on TV reception:

• Turn to chapter 'Installing your video recorder'

• Have your aerial checked.

the cassette.

number on the TV for playing cassette: On the TV, select the correct programme number for the video recorder.

recorder has come loose: Check the cable.

use new cassette.

tion 'Manual tracking'.

stored or you selected the wrong programme number: Check TV channels stored.

security tab (cannot be used to record): Cover the hole with adhesive tape or use a cassette with an intact security tab. For more information, please see the section 'Preventing accidental erasing' in chapter 'Manual recording'.

and read 'Setting the RF out channel'.

You can also call the customer service centre

in your country. The telephone numbers can be found on page 16 of this operating manual. Have the model number (MODEL NO.) and the production number (PROD. NO.) of your video recorder ready.

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PHILIPS NORGE AS

Sandstuveien 70, PO Box 1, Manglerud N-0612 Oslo

NORWAY

Phone: 2274 8250

OY PHILIPS AB

Linnoitustie 11, 02600 Espoo

FINLAND

puh. 09 615 80 250

PHILIPS KUNDTJÄNST

Kista Entré Knarrarnäsgatan 7 164 85 Stockholm

SWEDEN

Tel: (0)8 598 52 250

PHILIPS POLSKA

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POLSKA

TEL.: (022)-571-0-571

INFOLINKA PHILIPS

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CZECH REPUBLIC

TEL.: (02)-330 99 330

PHILIPS Iberia, S.A.

C/Martinez Villergas, 49 28027 MADRID

SPAIN

Phone: 902-11 33 84

PHILIPS AUSTRIA GMBH

Triesterstrasse 64 1101 Wien

AUSTRIA

Tel: 0810 001 203

PHILIPS INFO CENTER

Alexanderstrasse 1 20099 Hamburg

GERMANY

Tel: 0180-53 56 767

SERVICE CONSOMMATEURS PHILIPS

BP 0101 75622 Paris Cédex 13

FRANCE

Phone: 0825-889 789

PHILIPS ELECTRONICS IRELAND LIMITED

Consumer Information Centre Newstead, Clonskeagh

DUBLIN 14

Phone: 01-7640292

PHILIPS CONSUMER ELECTRONICS

Servizio Consumatori Via Casati 23 20052 Monza - Milano

ITALY

Phone: 199 118899

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Fehérvári út 84/a. Budapest 1119

HUNGARY

Phone: (01)-382-1700

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Consumer Information Centre Rua Dr. António Loureiro Borge, nr. 5 Arquiparque, Miraflores P-2795 L-A-VEHLA

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Phone: 021-4163063

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420 - 430 London Road, Croydon, Surrey CR9 3 QR

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Phone: 0208-665-6350

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Frederikskaj 6, 1780 København V

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Tlf.: 80 88 28 14

PHILIPS REPRESENTATION OFFICE

Ul. Usacheva 35a 119048 MOSCOW

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Phone: 095-937 9300

PHILIPS INFO CENTER

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Tel.: 0844-800 544

PHILIPS CUSTOMER CARE CENTER

Twee Stationsstraat 80/ 80 Rue des Deux Gares 1070 BRUSSEL/BRUXELLES

BELGIUM (for BENELUX)

Tel: 070-222303

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Tel.: 0900-8406