Philips VR205-05 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 without a scart cable 5...................

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

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

Initial installation 6..................................

Allocating a decoder 6..............................

Manual TV channel search 6.........................

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

Satellite receiver 7..................................

Special installation functions 7.......................

Automatic TV channel allocation (Follow TV) 7.........

Automatic TV channel search (Autoinstall) 8...........

Monitor function 8..................................

Sorting and clearing TV channels manually 8...........

Setting the time and date 9...........................

3. IMPORTANT NOTES FOR OPERATION 10..............

General information 10..............................

Saving energy 10...................................

Emergency interrupt 10..............................

The symbols on your video recorder display 10.........

Summary of user guide 11...........................

User guide (OSD) 11.................................

6. PROGRAMMED RECORDING (TIMER) 16...............

’VPS’ (Video Programming System) and ’PDC’

(Programme Delivery Control) (UK) 16.................

Programming a recording (with ’VIDEO Plus+’) 16.......

Programming a recording (without ’VIDEO Plus+’) 17....

How to check or change a programmed recording

(TIMER) 18.........................................

How to clear a programmed recording (TIMER) 18......

7. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS 19.........................

Child lock 19.......................................

Setting the on-screen display (OSD) 19................

Continuous playback 19.............................

Automatic switch-off (tuner mode) 19.................

Reducing picture disturbance (’optimizing the

modulator’) 20......................................

Switching off the modulator 20.......................

8. Before you call an engineer 21.......................

9. GLOSSARY 22......................................

Technical terms used 22.............................

4. PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS 12..........................

Playing a cassette 12................................

Playing NTSC cassettes 12...........................

Tape position indication 12...........................

Searching for tape position with the picture (picture

search) 12.........................................

Still picture 12......................................

Searching for tape position without the picture (wind

and rewind) 13.....................................

Instant View 13.....................................

Automatic search for a tape position (index search) 13..

Automatic search for a blank space on the tape 13.....

Picture interference 13..............................

Tracking during playback 13.........................

Tracking during still picture 13.......................

Cleaning the video heads 13.........................

5. MANUAL RECORDING 14............................

Recording without automatic switch-off 14............

Recording with automatic switch-off (OTR

one-touch-recording) 14.............................

Protecting your recordings 14........................

Auto-assembling 14.................................

Selecting the recording speed (SP or LP) 15............

Automatic recording from a satellite receiver (SAT

RECORDING) 15....................................

Switching on ’Direct Record’ 15......................

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IN BRIEF

The remote control

TV To call up additional TV functions : Additional

TV functions for TV sets with the same remote control code (RC5)

TV/STANDBY m Switch off : To switch off set, interrupt menu

function, interrupt a programmed recording (TIMER)

CHILD LOCK u Child lock : To switch child lock on/off

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: To select a function

TIMER k TIMER: To make a manual TIMER

programming with VIDEO Plus+ or to alter or clear a programmed TIMER

MENU Menu : To call up the main menu

OK Store/Confirm: To store or confirm entry

D/Sr Select: Cursor left

C/Sq Select: Cursor right

P q Select: One line or programme number up

P r Select: One line or programme number down

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

Play/Standard Play)

CLEAR (CL), y Delete : To delete last entry/Clear programmed recording (TIMER)

PLAY G Playback : To play a recorded cassette

[ Rewind : During STOP and STANDBY: rewind, during PLAYBACK: reverse

scanning

STOP h Pause/Stop: To stop the tape, except while a TIMER-recording is being made

I Forward wind: During STOP and STANDBY: forward wind, during PLAYBACK:

forward scanning

INDEX E Index search: In combination with [ / I : to search for previous/next

recording on the cassette.

RECORD/OTR n Record: To record the programme selected

STILL R Still picture: To stop the tape and show a still picture

Additional TV functions

Press the TV button and the correct 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: To switch off the TV volume

TV/STANDBY m Switch off : 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

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

PROGRAMME r

PROGRAMME q

STOP/EJECT ?

RECORD n

PLAY G

Record: To record the programme selected

Select: One line or programme number down.

Select: One line or programme number up.

Pause/Stop, eject cassette: To stop the tape and eject the cassette

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 Mains socket: To connect the mains cable

EXT.2 AV 2

EXT.1 AV 1

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

E2’)

number ’

Scart socket 1: To connect the TV set (programme number ’E1’)

Aerial input socket: To connect the aerial cable

Aerial output socket: To connect the TV set

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PHILIPS VR205/05

Congratulations! You now own one of the most sophisticated

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

ADanger: High voltage!

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

AThe video recorder 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 video recorder completely you must disconnect it from the power supply.

BMake sure that air can circulate freely through the ventilation

slots on the video recorder.

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

MODEL NO. VR205/05

PROD.NO: ......

This product complies with the requirements of the 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 programmes 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’.

BMake sure that no objects or liquids enter the video recorder. If

liquid is spilt into it, disconnect the video recorder immediately from the power supply and call the After-sales Service for advice.

BThe video recorder 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 video recorder, it should be allowed to acclimatize for at least three hours before installation.

C These operating instructions have been printed on nonpolluting

paper.

C Deposit old batteries at the relevant collection points. C 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.

C This electronic equipment contains many materials that can be

recycled. Please inquire about the possibilitiesfor recycling your old set.

DVIDEO Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of

Gemstar Development Corporation. The VIDEO Plus+ system is manufactured under licence from Gemstar Development Corporation.

Technical information

Measurements in cm (W / H / D): 38.0 / 9.3 / 26.0 Power consumption (Standby) : less than 6W (Saving energy

mode)

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

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

List of accessories

• Operating instructions

• Remote control and batteries

• Aerial cable

• Mains cable

• Quick install quide

Special functions on your video recorder

Philips has developed a system which produces the best possible playback quality. It reduces disturbance on old, worn video cassettes, and emphasises the detail on very good quality cassettes.

When you connect your video recorder to your television and plug it into the mains, you will be welcomed with an OSD picture. All you have to do is follow the instructions in the "intelligent help line" for the next step. Enjoy the Automatic TV channel search/save function and the automatic time adjustment.

We guarantee that your video recorder will switch to the new millennium with no problems whatsoever.

Recordings made on your video recorder can be controlled by an external satellite receiver.

This function automatically transfers all the television channel settings onto your video recorder.

Your video recorder can ascertain which channel is currently playing on your television and record from it at the touch of a button.

Simple programming system for video recorders. Makes programming as easy as making a telephone call. Simply enter the programme code which you will find in your listings magazine.

The precision tape drive from Philips with short rewind times and automatic tape length recognition.

1. HOW TO CONNECT YOUR VIDEO RECORDER

Important for the United Kingdom

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

a Take off the fuse cover and take out the fuse.

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

or BSI approved type.

c Refit the fuse cover.

If the plug fitted is not suitable for your socket, cut it off and 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 destroy the plug you have cut off so

that it cannot be used in a 13 Amp socket somewhere else.

How to connect your video recorder to the TV set

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

When you install your video recorder for the first time, please read:

E If your TV set has a scart socket and you are using a

scart cable, please read the section ’Connecting with a scart cable’.

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 Connect the blue wire to the terminal in the plug which is

marked with the letter ’N’ or coloured black.

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

is marked with the letter ’L’ or coloured red.

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 refit the 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 Switch off the TV set.

b Remove the aerial cable 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

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

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

socket at 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 Insert one end of the mains cable into the mains socket

4 at the back of the video recorder and the other end

into the wall socket.

g If your TV set automatically switches to programme

number e.g.: ’EXT’, ’0’, or ’AV’, this text will appear on the TV screen:

CONGRATULATIONS ON THE PURCHASE OF YOUR NEW PHILIPS VIDEO RECORDER

TO CONTINUE PRESS OK

f Tune in the TV set until this picture appears.

DThe video recorder will now be sending a

welcoming text on 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

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

DIf your TV set does not switch to programme number

e.g.: ’EXT’, ’0’, or ’AV’ automatically, select the programme number for the video recorder manually (see instruction manual TV set).

h Then read ’Initial installation’ in chapter ’INSTALLING

YOUR VIDEO RECORDER’.

Connecting without a scart cable

a Switch off the TV set.

g When the TV has been tuned read the paragraph ’Initial

installation’ in the chapter ’INSTALLING YOUR VIDEO RECORDER’.

Connecting a decoder or other equipment

You can connect additional equipment to the EXT.2 AV 2 socket. For example: a decoder, a satellite receiver or a camera recorder.

b Remove the aerial cable 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

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

d Insert one end of the mains cable into the mains socket

4 at the back of the video recorder and plug the 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).

2. INSTALLING YOUR VIDEO RECORDER

Initial installation

a Open up the battery compartment of your remote control

and place the batteries in it as shown in the picture.

b Close the battery compartment.

c Confirm the picture on the TV screen with the OK button

on the remote control.

d If you have connected the aerial to the video recorder,

press the OK button. ’Autoinstall’ starts. This picture will appear on the screen:

Allocating a decoder

Some TV stations will send coded TV channels, that you can only watch when you use a decoder. You can connect such a decoder (descrambler) to your video recorder. With the following function, the connected decoder will automatically be activated for the TV programme you want to watch.

a Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme

number for the video recorder.

b Choose the television channel on which you wish to use

the decoder with the P q or P r buttons on the video recorder or the number buttons 0-9 on the remote control.

c Press the MENU button on the remote control. The main

menu will appear.

d Select the line ’MANUAL SEARCH’ with the P q or

P r button.

e Confirm with the OK button.

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Wait until all TV channels have been found. This can take several minutes.

e When ’AUTOINSTALL’ is complete, ’READY’ will appear

on the TV screen.

DIf the autoinstall procedure is interrupted by the

standby button, press the MENU button to obtain the welcome screen again.

f To end, press the MENU button.

The initial installation is now complete. Check the time and date. Please read ’Setting the time and date’ in this chapter.

DIf you have connected a decoder, you must install it

as described in the next section.

DIf you have connected a satellite receiver, please

read the section ’satellite receiver’.

f Press the INDEX E button. ’DEC’ will appear in the

display.

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g Confirm with the OK button.

h To end, press the OK button again. Then, press the

TV/STANDBY m button.

This channel is now assigned to the decoder.

Manual TV channel search

In certain cases the ’Automatic TV channel search’ may not be able to find all of the TV channels (e.g. coded TV channels). In that case, use this manual method to set the channels.

DWhen you search for TV channels manually, you can

choose between the indication for ’channel’ or ’frequency’. Please read the next paragraph ’Channel number or frequency display’.

a Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme

number for the video recorder.

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