Philips VR175/05 User Manual
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IN BRIEF
The remote control
RECORD/OTR n
STANDBY m
SELECT
TIMER k
CLEAR (CL)
0-9
MONITOR
OK
P r
P q
PLAY G
H
I
STOP h
INDEX E
SP/LP
STILL R
SYSTEM
Record
Standby
Function selector
’VIDEOPlus’ or’TIMER’ programming
Reset, clear
Digit buttons 0-9
TV monitor function
Confirm button
Down/Minus, programme number
Up/Plus, programme number
Playback
Rewind/Reverse scanning
Forward wind/ Forward scanning
Pause/Stop, Tuner-mode
Index search
(SP/LP) selection
Still picture
Special function
Front of the set
STANDBY m
RECORD 5
AUTOINSTALL
hSTOP/JEJECT
r
q
H
PLAY G
I
Standby switch
Down/Minus, programme number
Up/Plus, programme number
Record
Installation
Stop/Cassette eject
Rewind/Reverse scanning
Playback
Forward wind/ Forward scanning
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Programming with ’VIDEOPlus+’
All the information required for a programming is contained encoded in the VIDEOPlus code.
1 Switch on the TV set.
2 Press the
3 Please enter the VIDEOPlus -code (up to 9 digits) printed in your TV guide next to the start time
of a TV programme.
If you make a mistake, clear with the
4 If you want to programme at daily or weekly intervals, press the
(daily intervals) or ’W-WEEKLY’ (weekly intervals) appears in the display. The ’daily intervals’
function can only be used for recordings to be made from Mondays to Fridaysinclusive.
5 Confirm the entries with the
Note: If you use VIDEOPlus for the first time for this TV channel, the ’SELECT PROG’ line
appears when you confirm the VIDEOPlus code. Select and confirm the programme number for
this particular TV programme.
* Switch ’VPS’ or ’PDC’ (V/P) on or off with the
* If you wish to set a later end time for a recording, press the
each press on the
* If e.g.: ’20:00’ appears in the display, please set the clock.
6 Finally, press the
The data has been stored in a TIMER block.
7 Make sure that a cassette without erase protection has been loaded. Switch off with the
STANDBY m
A programmed recording should only function when the video recorder is switched off with the
STANDBY m
TIMER k
button.
button.
button on the remote control.
CLEAR (CL)
OK
button . The resultant data appears on the TV screen.
SELECT
P q
button you add 15 minutes to the time.
OK
button. Programming is now complete.
button.
button.
SELECT
button until ’D-DAILY’
P q
button at step 5. With
How to programme a recording manually
1 Switch on the TV set. Press the
2 Select a free TIMER block. Press the
3
With the
TIMER k
button you choose between the entries ’DATE’ (date), ’PROG’ (programme
number), ’START’ (start time) and ’END’ (stop time).
You can enter or adjust data. Confirm each entry with the
You can switch ’VPS/PDC’ (’V/P’) on and off at step ’START’ with the
You can select between ’D’ (daily intervals) or ’W’ (weekly intervals) at step ’DATE’ with the
SELECT
button.
4 Finally, press the
5 Make sure that a cassette without erase protection has been loaded. Switch off with the
STANDBY m
button.
OK
A programmed recording will only function when the video recorder is switched off with the
STANDBY m
button.
Note: Clear a TIMER-block: At step
CLEAR (CL)
button. If e.g.: ’20:00’ appears in the display, the clock must be set.
TIMER k
DATE PROG START V/P END
01 01 20:00 21:30
-----------------------NEXT gTIMER CLEAR gCL
-/+ 0-9 D/WgSELECT OK
button twice.
TIMER k
button.
TIMER k
button.
button. Programming has now been completed.
1select the TIMER block you want to clear. Press the
SELECT
button.
Note:
* VIDEOPlus aerial-code numbers: With this set, VIDEOPlus aerial-code numbers will be
allocated automatically.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PHILIPS VR 175
Congratulations on the purchase of one of the most sophisti-
cated and simple-to-use video recorders (VCR) on the market.
With this VCR you can record and play VHS-standard
cassettes.
Please take the time to read this operating manual before
using your video recorder.
Safety instructions and other notes
• Danger: High voltage! Do not open. The set does not contain
any components that can be repaired by the customer. When
the appliance is connected to the power supply there are some
components that are constantly operational. To switch off the
set completely you must disconnect it from the power supply.
• Note that this power pack is designed for a power supply of
220-240V/50Hz.
• Ensure that air can circulate freely through the ventilation slots
on the set.
• Ensure that no objects or liquids enter the set. If liquid is spilt
into it, disconnect the set immediately from the power supply
and call the After-sales Service for advice.
• The set should not be used immediately after transportation
from a cold to a hot area or vice versa, or in conditions of
extreme humidity.
After unpacking the set, it should be allowed to acclimatize for
at least three hours before installation.
• These operating instructions have been printed on nonpolluting
paper.
• Deposit old batteries at the relevant collection points.
• Please make use of the facilities available in your country for
disposing of the packaging of the set in a way that helps to
protect the environment.
• This electronic equipment contains many materials that can be
recycled. Please inquire about the possibilities for recycling
your old set.
• VIDEOPlus+ and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VIDEOPlus+ system is manufactured
under licence from Gemstar Development Corporation.
Contents Page
1. INSTALLATION 2................................
Adjusting the modulator frequency 2................
Switching off the modulator 2......................
Connecting cables with a SCART socket 3............
Connecting cables without a SCART socket 3.........
Important notes for subsequent operation 4..........
Connecting additional equipment 4..................
Emergency interrupt 4............................
Autoinstall 5....................................
Setting the clock 5...............................
2. PLAYBACK 6...................................
Picture scanning 6...............................
INSTANT VIEW 6................................
Still picture 6...................................
Tape position/Index search 6......................
Eliminating picture interference 7...................
Tracking 7.....................................
3. RECORDING 8..................................
Long play function 8.............................
Some general notes for recording 8.................
Recording from external sources 8..................
OTR - Recording 8...............................
Auto-assembling 8...............................
PDC / VPS 9....................................
Programming with ’VIDEOPlus+’ 9..................
Programming recordings manually 10...............
Clear a TIMER block 10...........................
Important programming notes 10...................
4. SPECIAL FEATURES 11...........................
Tuner mode 11..................................
TIMER recordings controlled by a satellite receiver 11..
Selecting OSD 11................................
Channel number or frequency display 11.............
Manual channel search 12........................
Allocating a decoder 12..........................
Channelnumber or frequency display 12.............
Manual Channel Number Allocation 12..............
Monitor function 12..............................
Before you call an engineer 14.....................
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1. INSTALLATION
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:
• Remove fuse cover and fuse.
• Fix new fuse which should be a BS1362 3A, A.S.T.A. or
BSI approved type.
• 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 the
distribution board should not be greater than 5A.
Note: 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’)
• The BLUE wire must be connected to the terminal which
is marked with the letter ’N’ or coloured BLACK. The
BROWN wire must be connected to the terminal which is
marked with the letter ’L’ or coloured RED.
• Do not connect either wires to the earth terminal in the
plug which is marked with the letter ’E’ or by the safety
earth symbol \ or coloured green or green-and-yellow.
Note: This modulator frequency might already be occupied by another TV station in your reception area,
e.g. ’Channel 5’. In this case you will find that the picture
quality on your TV set will be poor when receiving one
or more TV channels.
* Adjusting the modulator frequency: If the picture
quality only deteriorates when the video recorder is
switched on, adjust the modulator frequency. The frequency can be adjusted at step 2with the
P q
button. Confirm the adjusted frequency with the
OK
button.
* Switching off the modulator: If you cannot eliminate
picture or sound interference using the above method
you can switch off the built-in modulator. You can only
do this if you have connected the video recorder to the
TV set using a scart cable. ’Playback via the aerial
cable’ is not possible when the modulator is switched
off.
At step 2, press the
seconds until ’MOFF’ (modulator switched off) appears
in the display. You can switch back again in the same
way.
CLEAR (CL)
button for several
P r
or the
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.
2
Connecting cables with a SCART socket
Connecting cables without a SCART socket
1 Remove the aerial cable plug from your TV set and insert
it into the
2 Plug one end of the aerial cable provided into the
2
socket at the back of the video recorder.
3
socket on the video recorder and the other end into the
aerial input socket on your TV set.
3 Insert the plug of a scart cable into the scart socket
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at the back of your video recorder. Connect the
other plug to the TV set.
4 Insert the female plug of the mains cable into the mains
socket
5 Plug the other end of the mains cable into the wall
4
at the back of the video recorder.
socket.
1 Remove the aerial cable plug from your TV set and insert
it into the
2 Plug one end of the aerial cable provided into the
2
socket at the back of the video recorder.
3
socket on the video recorder and the other end into the
aerial input socket on your TV set.
3 Insert the female plug of the mains cable into the mains
socket
4 Plug the other end of the mains cable into the wall
4
at the back of the video recorder.
socket.
5 Switch on your TV set and select the programme number
that you have earmarked for video playback. (see operating manual for your TV set).
6 Ensure that no cassette has been inserted. With the video
recorder switched off, hold the
SYSTEM
button for a
few seconds until a modulator frequency e.g.: ’M583’
(UHF-channel 35) appears in the display. The video
recorder transmits a test picture.
7 Tune in the TV set in the UHF wave band until this picture
appears.
MODULATOR 583
------------------------
-/+
ON/OFF gCL OK
8 Switch off the video recorder with the
STANDBY m
but-
ton.
3
Important notes for subsequent operation
• Many televisions switch automatically to the ’EXT’
(EXTernal) or ’AV’ (Audio/Video) programme number
when a video cassette is played back.
If the television does not switch automatically, you will
have to select the ’EXT’, ’0’, or ’AV’ programme number
on the TV set manually.
• Keep your video recorder connected to the mains and the
power switch in ’on’ position at all times to ensure that
programmed recordings can be made and that the
television functions. The power consumption required is
low.
• The video recorder switches on automatically as soon as
you insert a cassette or press the
• If the video recorder is not used for a few minutes in
some functions, it switches to standby automatically.
• Back-up power supply: TV channel storage - typically 1
year, Clock/Timer - 30 minutes
• If you switch the video recorder to standby using the
STANDBY m
button, the current time will appear in the
display, e.g.: ’20:00’ .
If the clock has not been set, ’--:--’ will appear in the
display.
P q
button.
Emergency interrupt
Both the set and the remote control have an ’Emergency
interrupt’ button. You can use the
STANDBY m
button to
interrupt any function.
Whenever you have operating problems you can simply
interrupt the function and start again.
You can practise operating your set without any worries.
No matter which buttons you press, you cannot damage it.
User guide
With OSD (On Screen Display) the corresponding functions
appear on the TV-screen.
DATE PROG START V/P END
01 01 20:00 21:30
-----------------------NEXT gTIMER CLEAR gCL
-/+ 0-9 D/WgSELECT OK
Connecting additional equipment
You can also connect additional equipment to the
socket, for instance, satellite receiver, decoder or camcorder.
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In all of the sections to come, use the following buttons for
these functions: `Select´, `Enter´/´Adjust´, `Confirm´.
Select: Use the
P r
Enter/Adjust: Use the
0-9
buttons.
Confirm: Use the
or the
OK
P r
button.
P q
or the
button.
P q
button, or the
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