Philips VR150-58 User Manual

VR150/58

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

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.

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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 to rain or moisture.

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.

0VMN03970 HG273ED*****

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. VR150/58

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 : 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

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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

Press to select channels at VCR.

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

FWD

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.

To switch off or on, interrupt menu

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

To change video (colour) system.

To call up main menu of VCR.

1- B

When tape playback is stopped, press to

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

volume.

TV-PROG.

number on the TV.

To eliminate the TV’s sound. Press again to

TV-VOL5

TV-PROG.

–

To adjust the TV’s

–

To select a programme

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

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.

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.

PROGRAMME-PROGRAMME+

To record the TV channel selected at this

To select the

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.

PLAY

STOP/EJECT

cassette.

Back of your VCR

TV AERIAL RF OUT

2. Important notes for operation

To play back a tape.

To stop the tape and eject the

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 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 .

SELECT KL CHOOSE B

→TIMER

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

END=EXIT

To select: with .

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 .

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

0..9

FWD 1- B

CLEAR

STATUS/EXIT

Switching on

You can switch on the video recorder with the button.

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.

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.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: an aerial cable (1, supplied), a scart cable (2, not supplied).

1.Remove the aerial

cable plug from your TV. 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.

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.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 has a configuration menu for the scart socket.

Please configure this scart socket as inputOutput.

AERIAL

L A I

T U

RF OUT

L A I

T U

L A I

T U

6.If the connection was properly made and

PUSH MENU TO CONTINUE

your TV was automatically switched to the programme number for the scart socket, you will see the following picture:

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 (supplied) ready.

1.Switch off your TV.

2.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.

3.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.

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)

AERIAL

L A I

T U

RF OUT

L A I

T U

I do not see a Language setting picture

• 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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