Philips VR200-07 User Manual

CONTENTS

1. HOW TO CONNECT YOUR VIDEO RECORDER 4.........

How to connect your video recorder to the TV set 4.....

Connecting with a scart cable 4......................

Connecting withouta scart cable 5...................

Connecting a decoder or other equipment 5............

2. INSTALLING YOUR VIDEO RECORDER 6...............

Initialinstallation 6..................................

Allocatinga decoder 6..............................

Manual TV channel search 7.........................

Channel number or frequency display 7...............

Satellitereceiver 7..................................

Special installationfunctions 7.......................

AutomaticTV channel search (Autoinstall) 7...........

Monitorfunction 8..................................

Sortingand clearing TV channels manually 8...........

Settingthe time and date 8...........................

3. IMPORTANT NOTES FOR OPERATION 9...............

General information 9...............................

Saving energy 9....................................

Emergencyinterrupt 9...............................

The symbolson your video recorder display 9..........

Summaryofuserguide 10...........................

User guide (OSD) 10.................................

Programminga recording(with’VIDEOPlus+’) 15.......

Programminga recording(without’VIDEOPlus+’) 16....

How to check or change a programmed recording

(TIMER) 17.........................................

How to clear a programmed recording (TIMER) 17......

7. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS 18.........................

Settingthe on-screendisplay(OSD) 18................

Continuousplayback 18.............................

Automaticswitch-off(tunermode) 18.................

Poor TV reception - Optimize the modulator 18.........

Switchingoffthe modulator 19.......................

8. Before you call an engineer 20.......................

9. GLOSSARY 21......................................

Technical termsused 21.............................

4. PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS 11..........................

Playinga cassette 11................................

Tape position indication 11...........................

Searching for tape position withthe picture (picture

search) 11.........................................

Stillpicture 11......................................

Searching for tape position withoutthepicture(wind

and rewind) 11.....................................

InstantView 12.....................................

Automaticsearchfora tape position (indexsearch) 12..

Automaticsearchfora blank space on the tape 12.....

Pictureinterference 12..............................

Trackingduring playback 12.........................

Trackingduring stillpicture 12.......................

Cleaning the video heads 12.........................

5. MANUAL RECORDING 13............................

Recording withoutautomaticswitch-off 13............

Recording with automaticswitch-off(OTR

one-touch-recording) 13.............................

Protectingyourrecordings 13........................

Auto-assembling 13.................................

Selecting the recording speed (SP or LP) 14............

Automaticrecordingfromasatellitereceiver(SAT

RECORDING) 14....................................

6. PROGRAMMED RECORDING (TIMER) 15...............

’VPS’ (Video ProgrammingSystem)and’PDC’

(ProgrammeDeliveryControl)(UK) 15.................

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IN BRIEF

The remote control

TV To callup additional TV functions :Additional

TV functions forTV setswith the same remote controlcode (RC5)

TV/STANDBYm Switch off :To switchoff set, interrupt menu

function,interrupt a programmed recording (TIMER)

CHILDLOCK u No function

EJECT J Eject: To eject a cassette

MONITOR TV monitor : To switch between TV reception

and VCR playback

SYSTEM Special function:For instance, to switch on

the test picture

0-9 Number buttons:0-9

SELECT Select: Toselect afunction

TIMER TIMER: To make a manual TIMER

programmingwith VIDEOPlus+ or to alter or clear a programmedTIMER

MENU Menu:To callup themain menu

OK Store/Confirm:Tostore or confirm entry

D/Sr Select:Cursorleft C/Sq Select:Cursorright

P q Select: One line or programmenumber up P r Select: One line or programmenumber down

SP/LP,AV SP/LP: To select the recording speed (Long

Play/StandardPlay)

CLEAR(CL), y Delete :To deletelast entry/Clearprogrammed recording (TIMER)

PLAYG Playback : To play a recorded cassette

[ Rewind : DuringSTOP and STANDBY: rewind, duringPLAYBACK: reverse

scanning

STOPh Pause/Stop:To stopthe tape,except while a TIMER-recording is being made

I Forward wind: DuringSTOP and STANDBY: forward wind,during PLAYBACK:

forwardscanning

INDEXE Indexsearch: In combination with [ / I : to search for previous/next

recording on the cassette.

RECORD/OTRn Record: To record the programmeselected

STILLR Still picture:To stopthe tapeand showa stillpicture

Additional TV functions

Pressthe TV buttonand thecorrect button on the remote control at the same time

D/Sr TV volume: TV volume down C/Sq TV volume: TV volume up

SP/LP,AV To switch the TV to Audio-/Video input socket CLEAR(CL), y TV volume off: Toswitch offthe TV volume TV/STANDBYm Switchoff : To switch off set

P q TV programme number : TV programme number up P r TV programme number : TV programme number down

Front of the set

STANDBYm Standby : To switch off, interrupt a function, interrupt a programmed recording (TIMER)

PROGRAMMEr PROGRAMMEq

STOP/EJECT?

RECORDn

PLAYG

Record:To record the programmeselected Select:One line or programmenumber down. Select:One line or programmenumber up. Pause/Stop,eject cassette: To stop thetape and eject thecassette Rewind : During STOP and STANDBY:rewind, during PLAYBACK: reverse scanning Playback : To play a cassette Forward wind: During STOP and STANDBY:forward wind, during PLAYBACK: forward

scanning

Back of the set

4 Mainssocket: To connect the mains cable

EXT.2 AV 2

EXT.1 AV 1

Scart socket 2: To connecta satellite receiver, decoder, video recorder, etc. (programme

E2’)

number ’

Scart socket 1: To connectthe TV set (programmenumber’E1’) Aerial input socket: To connect the aerial cable

Aerial output socket: To connect the TV set

Remote codes

Acura 02 GoldStar 15, 20, 27 Proline 31 Adyson 20 Goodmans 07, 10, 20, 29, 36 Protech 02, 12, 20, 23, 25, 38 Akai 18, 33 Gorenje 35 Quelle 03, 04, 33 Akura 21, 25 Graetz 33 Questa 07 Alba 02, 07, 21 Granada 10, 18, 20 Rank Arena 07 Allorgan 28 Grandin 26 Rediffusion 33 Amplivision 20 Grundig 17 Rex 25 Amstrad 02 HCM 02, 26 Roadstar 02, 21, 25, 38 Anitech 02 Hanseatic 30, 33 SEG 07, 20, 25 Arcam 19, 20 Hinari 02, 07, 21 SEI 12, 28 Asuka 21 Hisawa 26, 40 Saba 15 Audiosonic 15 Hitachi 05, 07, 08, 13, 15, 20, 22 Saisho 02, 04, 25 BPL 26 Huanyu 19, 36 Salora 33 BSR 28 Hypson 25, 26 Sambers 12 BTC 21 ICE 20, 25 Samsung 01, 02, 20, 25, 27, 35 Basic Line 02, 21 ICeS 21 Sandra 19 Baur 03, 33 ITT 33 Sanyo 04, 07, 10, 18 Beko 35 Imperial 23, 35, 38 Schaub Lorenz 33 Binatone 20 Inno Hit 10 Schneider 21, 23, 37 Blaupunkt 17 Interfunk 23, 33 Sei-Sinudyne 03 Blue Sky 21 Intervision 12, 20, 25 Sentra 06 Blue Star 26 Isukai 21 Sharp 07, 11 Bondstec 23 JVC 07, 09 Shorai 28 Boots 20 Kaisui 02, 19, 20, 21, 26 Siarem 12 Brandt 15 Kathrein 01 Siemens 17 Britannia 19 Kingsley 19 Silver 07 Bush 02, 07, 21, 26, 28, 36, 42 Koyoda 02 Sinudyne 12, 28 CGE 23 Leyco 10, 25, 28 Solavox 05 CS Electronics 19 Lloytron 05 Sonitron 18 CTC 23 Luxor 33 Sonoko 02 Carrefour 07 M Electronic 02, 13, 15, 20, 32, 36, 41 Sonolor 18 Cascade 02 Magnadyne 12, 23 Sony 03, 04, 07 Cimline 02 Magnafon 12 Soundwave 38 Clatronic 23, 35 Manesth 20, 25, 30 Standard 02, 20, 21 Condor 30, 35 Marantz 01 Sunkai 28, 31 Contec 02, 07, 19 Matsui 02, 04, 06, 07, 10, 18, 20, 28, 39 Susumu 21 Crown 02, 35, 38 Memorex 02 Tandy 10, 20, 21 Cybertron 21 Metz 34 Tashiko 07, 20 Daewoo 02, 36 Mitsubishi 07, 14, 16 Tatung 10, 20 Dainichi 21 Mivar 19, 27 Tec 20, 23 Dayton 02 Multitech 02, 12, 19 Technema 30 De Graaf 18 Neckermann 01 Technics 24 Decca 10 Nikkai 05, 06, 10, 19, 21, 25 Telefunken 15 Dixi 02 Nobliko 12 Telemeister 30 Dual 42 Nokia 33, 41 Teletech 02 Dual Tec 20 Nordmende 15 Teleton 20 Elite 21, 30 Oceanic 33 Tensai 21, 28, 29, 30 Elta 02 Orion 28, 30, 31 Texet 19, 21 Emerson 33 Osaki 05, 10, 20, 21, 25 Thomson 15 Ferguson 15 Oso 21 Thorn 06, 10, 33 Fidelity 19, 33 Osume 05, 10 Tomashi 26 Finlandia 18, 32 Otake 29 Toshiba 06, 07 Finlux 10, 13, 32 Otto Versand 01, 03, 07, 20, 30 Uher 30 Firstline 02, 19, 20, 23, 28, 31 Palladium 35, 38 Ultravox 12 Fisher 18, 20, 35 Panama 20, 25 Universum 13, 25, 32, 35 Flint 40 Panasonic 24, 34 Videosat 23 Formenti 30 Pathe Cinema 19, 30 Videotechnic 20 Frontech 23, 25 Pausa 02 Visa 02 Fujitsu 10 Perdio 30 Vision 30 Funai 25, 28 Phase 05 Waltham 20 GEC 10, 20 Philco 23 Watson 30 GPM 21 Philips 01, 36 Watt Radio 12 Geloso 02 Pioneer 15 Wega 07 Genexxa 21 Profex 02, 33 White Westinghouse 19, 30

Yoko 20, 25

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PHILIPS VR200/07

Congratulations!You nowown oneof themost sophisticated

and simple-to-usevideorecorders(VCR) on themarket. With thisVCR 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

ADanger:High voltage!

Do not remove the top cover as there is a risk of an electrical shock!

AThevideo recorder doesnot contain any components that can

be repaired by the customer.When the applianceis connected to the power supply there are some componentsthat are constantlyoperational. To switchoff the videorecorder completelyyou must disconnectit from thepower supply.

BMakesure that air can circulate freelythrough the ventilation

slotson the video recorder.

So that you can identify your machine in the event of theft, enter the serial number (PROD.NO)here.Theserialnumberis printed on the type plate fixed at the rear of the set.

MODEL NO. VR200/07

PROD.NO:......

Thisproduct complies withthe requirements of the Directive 73/23/EEC+ 89/336/EEC + 93/68/EEC.

Interference

The Department of Trade and Industry operatesa Radio InvestigationServiceto help TVlicence holdersimprove reception of BBC and ITC programmes where these are being spoiltbyinterference. If your dealer cannot help, ask at a Main Post Office for the booklet’How to ImproveTelevisionandRadioReception’.

BMakesure that no objectsor liquids enter the video recorder.If

liquidis spilt intoit, disconnect thevideo recorder immediately fromthe power supplyand call the After-salesService for advice.

BThe video recorder shouldnot be used immediatelyafter

transportation from a cold to a hot area or vice versa,or in

conditionsof extreme humidity. Afterunpacking the video recorder, it shouldbe allowed to acclimatize for at least three hours before installation.

C These operating instructions havebeen printed on nonpolluting

paper.

C Depositold batteries atthe relevant collectionpoints. C Pleasemake use of the facilities availablein your countryfor

disposingof the packaging of the video recorderin a waythat helpsto protect the environment.

C Thiselectronic equipment containsmany materialsthat can be

recycled.Please inquire about the possibilitiesfor recycling yourold set.

DVIDEOPlus+ and PlusCodeare registered trademarksof

GemstarDevelopment Corporation.The VIDEO Plus+ systemis manufactured underlicence from Gemstar DevelopmentCorporation.

Technical information

Measurements in cm (W / H / D): 38.0/ 9.3/ 26.0 Power consumption (Standby) :lessthan6W(Savingenergy

mode)

Voltage : 220-240V/50Hz Number of heads: 2 Video Winding time:approx.100seconds (Cassette E-180) Recording/Playback time :SP(StandardPlay) 4 hours

(CassetteE-240)/ LP (Long Play) 8 hours (Cassette E-240)

Special functions on your video recorder

Philipshasdevelopeda systemwhichproducesthebestpossibleplayback quality.Itreducesdisturbanceonold,wornvideocassettes,and emphasises the detail on very good quality cassettes.

When you connect your video recorder to your televisionand plug it into the mains,you willbe welcomed with an OSD picture. All you have to do is follow the instructionsinthe"intelligenthelpline"forthenextstep.EnjoytheAutomatic TV channel search/savefunctionand the automatic time adjustment.

We guarantee that your video recorder willswitchtothenew millenniumwith no problems whatsoever.

Recordingsmade on your video recorder can be controlled by an external satellitereceiver.

Simple programmingsystemfor video recorders. Makes programming as easy as making a telephone call. Simply enter the programme code which you will find in your listingsmagazine.

The precision tape drive from Philipswithshortrewindtimesand automatic tape length recognition.

1. HOW TO CONNECT YOUR VIDEO RECORDER

Important for the United Kingdom

This machine is fittedwithan approved moulded 13 Amp plug. To change a fuse in this type of plug, please follow these instructions.

a Takeoffthe fuse cover and take out the fuse.

b Putin a new fuse which should be a BS1362 3A, A.S.T.A.

or BSI approved type.

c Refitthefusecover.

If the plug fitted is not suitable for your socket,cutitoffand fit another type. If the plug you fit contains a fuse, it should be a 3Amp fuse. If you fit a plug which does not need a fuse, make sure the fuse on your fuse box is not greater than 5 Amps.

DNote: Please destroytheplugyou have cut off so

that it cannot be used in a 13 Amp socket somewhereelse.

How to connect your video recorder to the TV set

We recommend the use of a scart cable. This will give you the best pictureand sound quality.

When you installyourvideorecorderforthefirsttime,please read:

E If your TV set has a scartsocket and you are using a

scartcable, please read the section ’Connecting with a scartcable’.

E The section ’Connecting without a scart cable’, if you are

not using a scart cable.

Connecting with a scart cable

How to connect a plug

The wires in the lead from the video recorder are coloured as follows. * Blue - ’neutral’ (’N’). * Brown - ’live’ (’L’).

d Connectthe blue wire to the terminal in the plug which is

markedwiththe letter’N’orcoloured black.

e Connect the brown wire to the terminal in the plug which

is markedwiththe letter’L’orcolouredred.

f Do not connect either of the wires to the terminal in the

plug which is marked with the letter ’E’, the symbol\or coloured green or green and yellow.

Before you refitthe plug cover, make sure that the grip at the bottom of the plug is clamped over the plastic cover of the lead, not just over the two wires.

a SwitchofftheTV set.

b Removetheaerialcable plug from your TV set and insert

it into the 2 socket at the back of the video recorder.

c Plug one end of the aerial cable provided into the 3

socketon the video recorder and the other end into the aerial input socketon your TV set.

d Plug one end of the scart cable into the EXT.1AV 1 scart

socketat the back of the video recorder and the other end into the scart socket on your TV set (see instruction manual TV set).

e Switch on the TV set.

f Insertoneend of the mains cable into the mains socket

4 at the backof the video recorder and theother end

into the wall socket.

g IfyourTV set automaticallyswitches to programme

number e.g.: ’EXT’, ’0’,or ’AV’,thistextwillappearonthe TV screen:

CONGRATULATIONS ON THE PURCHASE OF YOUR NEW PHILIPS VIDEO RECORDER

TO CONTINUE PRESS OK

DIf your TV set does not switch to programme number

e.g.: ’EXT’, ’0’,or ’AV’ automatically,select the programmenumberforthe video recordermanually (see instructionmanualTVset).

f Tune in the TV set in the UHF wave band until the

followingpictureappears. DThe video recorder will now be sending a

welcoming texton channel 35 or 583MHz:

CONGRATULATIONS ON THE PURCHASE OF YOUR NEW PHILIPS VIDEO RECORDER

TO CONTINUE PRESS OK

DIf you were using a video recorder before, you will

probablyneed to retue the ’video channel’ on your TV to obtain this picture.

g Whenthe TV has been tuned read the paragraph ’Initial

installation’inthenextchapter.

h Then read ’Initialinstallation’in chapter’INSTALLING

YOUR VIDEO RECORDER’.

Connecting without a scart cable

a SwitchofftheTV set.

b Removetheaerialcable plug from your TV set and insert

it into the 2 socket at the back of the video recorder.

c Plug one end of the aerial cable provided into the 3

socketon the video recorder and the other end into the aerial input socketon your TV set.

Connecting a decoder or other equipment

You can connect additional equipment to the EXT.2AV 2 socket.Forexample:adecoder,a satellitereceiverora camera recorder.

d Insertoneend of the mains cable into the mains socket

4 at the backof the video recorder and plugthe other

end into the wall socket.

e Switch on your TV set and select the programme number

that you have chosen for video playback (see instruction manual TV set).

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