Philips VR270W-07, VR270B-07 User Manual
Table of contents
AIntroduction 2....................................
DearPhilipscustomer,2....................................................................................
Specifications3.....................................................................................................
Suppliedaccessories3........................................................................................
Importantnotesregardingoperation4..........................................................
ImportantinformationforcustomersinGreatBritain6...........................
BConnecting the video recorder 7.....
Preparingtheremotecontrolforoperation7.............................................
ConnectingyourvideorecordertotheTVset7........................................
Connectingwithascartcable8.......................................................................
Connectingwithoutascartcable9.................................................................
Connectingadditionaldevices10.....................................................................
CInstalling your video recording 11...
Initialinstallation11.............................................................................................
ManualTVchannelsearch13............................................................................
Usingthesatellitereceiver14...........................................................................
AutomaticTVchannelsearch14.....................................................................
Monitorfunction15............................................................................................
SortingandclearingTVchannelsmanually15...............................................
Settingthetimeanddate16..............................................................................
HProgramming a recording
(TIMER) 25..............................................
Generalinformation25......................................................................................
Programmerecordings25.................................................................................
Problemsolvingforprogrammedrecordings26..........................................
Programmingarecordingwith'TURBOTIMER'27....................................
Problemsandsolutionsforprogrammedrecordings28............................
Howtocheck,changeordeleteaprogrammedrecording(TIMER)29.
IOther functions 30............................
Changingthevideo(colour)system30..........................................................
Childlock31.........................................................................................................
Automaticswitch-off32.....................................................................................
JSuppressing interference 33.............
Optimisingthemodulator33............................................................................
Switchingthemodulatoron/off34................................................................
KBefore you call an engineer 35.........
DImportant notes for operation 17....
EPlayback 18........................................
Playingcassettes18..............................................................................................
Searchingforatapepositionwithpicture(scanning)19............................
Stillpicture19.......................................................................................................
Searchingfortapepositionwithoutpicture(forwardwindand
rewind)20.............................................................................................................
InstantView20.....................................................................................................
Automaticsearchforatapeposition(indexsearch)20.............................
Automaticsearchforablankspaceonthetape21.....................................
FEliminating picture interference 22.
Optimisingtracking22........................................................................................
Optimisingstillpicture22..................................................................................
GManual recording 23..........................
Generalinformation23......................................................................................
Recordingwithoutautomaticswitch-off23...................................................
Recordingwithautomaticswitch-off(OTROne-Touch-Recording)24.
Preventingaccidentalerasingofcassettes24................................................
Lininguprecordings(assemblecut)24...........................................................
Table of contents
VCR
VR 270B/07
VR 270W/07
The remote control
MONITOR TV monitor: To switch between TV reception and VCR playback
CHILD LOCK Child lock: To switch child lock on/off
SELECT Select: Selecting functions
STANDBY/ON m Switch on or off: To switch set on or off, interrupt menu function,
interrupt a programmed recording (TIMER)
0-9 Number buttons:0-9
TV To call up additional TV functions: Additional TV functions for TV
sets with the same remote control code (RC5)
TURBO TIMER TurboTimer: To programme a recording with the function Turbo
Timer
TIMER k TIMER: To make a TIMER programming or to alter or clear a
programmed TIMER
RECORD n Record: To record the TV channel selected at this moment
MENU Menu: To call up or end main menu
CLEAR (CL) Delete: To delete last entry/Clear programmed recording (TIMER)
P ;q Select: To select the next line or programme number
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P =r Select: To select the previous line or programme number
OK Store/Confirm:To store or confirm entry
INDEX E Index search: In combination with H / I : to search for previous
or next recording on the cassette
STILL R Still picture:To stop the tape and show a still picture
H Rewind: During STOP and STANDBY: rewind, during PLAYBACK:
reverse scanning
STOP h Pause/Stop: To stop the tape, except during TIMER-recording
PLAY G Playback: To play a cassette
I Forward wind: During STOP and STANDBY: forward wind, during
PLAYBACK: forward scanning
Additional TV functions
Hold down TV and select the corresponding function using the following buttons.
STANDBY/ON m Standby : To switch off the TV
MUTE y TV sound off: To switch the sound on or off
AV To switch the TV to Audio/Video in-socket
P ;q Select: To select a programme number
P =r Select: To select a programme number
QSr TV volume: TV volume down
SqP TV volume: TV volume up
Front of the device
STANDBY/ON m/I Switch on or off: To switch off or on, interrupt a function, interrupt a
programmed recording (TIMER)
RECORD n Record: To record the TV channel selected at this moment
PROGRAMME r Select: One line or programme number down
PROGRAMME q Select: One line or programme number up
STOP/EJECT ? Pause/Stop, eject cassette:To stop the tape and eject the cassette
H Rewind: During STOP and STANDBY: rewind, during PLAYBACK:
reverse scanning
G Playback: To play a cassette
I Forward wind: During STOP and STANDBY: forward wind, during
PLAYBACK: forward scanning
The symbols on your video recorder
display
These symbols can light up on your video recorder display:
This is where the current operating mode is shown as a symbol.
When you have switched on the child lock.
When you are making a recording.
k When you have programmed a recording or when a programmed
recording is being made.
When you have put a cassette in the video recorder.
DATE When the date of the programmed recording is shown.
START When the start time of the programmed recording is shown.
PROG. When the programme number of the programmed recording is shown.
END When the end time of the programmed recording is shown.
Display of programme number of the TV channel / tape position /
channel name / function.
Tape position in seconds.
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AIntroduction
Dear Philips customer,
Instruction manuals are usually very dry since they are technically-oriented and often poorly
translated. I have been employed by Philips for this reason.
Allow me to introduce myself.
My name is Phil. I will be guiding you through the instruction manual and try to be of help in
operating your new device. At appropriate points along the way, I will be providing you with the
following information:
Excuse me?
Here I will be
explaining seemingly
unimportant things.
I hope you have lots of fun with your new device.
Tip
Here I will be giving
you instructions on
functions that help
make it easier to use
your device.
Problem
Here I will help you to
find the cause of
problems and their
solutions.
For experts
Here I will be giving
you instructions on
functions that are
necessary for special
applications.
Phil
P.S. If you have questions or if problems come up during operation, please see the helpful
information in the chapter 'Before you call an engineer'. If this doesn't help you to resolve the
problem, please call the customer support service for your country. The corresponding
telephone numbers and e-mail addresses can be found on the last page of this instruction
manual.
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Welcome to the large family of owners of PHILIPS VHS video recorders.
Thank you for buying a VR270B-270W/07 .
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.).
Your Philips team hopes that you
will enjoy using your new video
recorder.
This video recorder is used for the recording and playback of VHS video cassettes.
Cassettes with the VHS-C label (VHS cassettes for camcorders) may only be used with a suitable
adapter.
This product complies with the requirements of Directive 73/23/EEC +89/336/EEC +93/68 EEC.
Specifications
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Voltage: 220-240V/50Hz
Energy consumption (Standby): less than 4W
Rewind time : Forward/rewind approx. 260/170 seconds (cassette E-180)
Dimensions in cm (B/H/T): 38.0/9.3/26.0
Number of video heads:2
Recording/playback time: 4 hours (SP) (cassette E-240)
Supplied accessories
Operating instructions
Remote control and batteries
Antenna cable
Power cable
Quick install guide
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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!
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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. VR270B-270W/07
PROD. NO. ..................
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Important information for customers in
Great Britain
This set is fitted with an approved moulded 13 amp plug. To change the fuse in this plug or to
attach a different plug, please proceed as follows:
1 Take off the fuse cover and remove the old fuse.
2 Insert a new fuse. Suitable fuses are those of the type BS 1362 3A,
A.S.T.A. standard or BSI standard.
3 Close the fuse cover.
If the attached plug does not meet your requirements, you can cut it off and replace it with a
suitable plug. Please observe the following conditions:
If your new plug uses a built-in fuse, this should be a 3A fuse.
If your new plug does not contain a built-in fuse, please do not use any fuses in your fusebox with a
rating of more than 5A.
Please destroy the old, cut-off plug so that it cannot be used elsewhere.
Connect the blue cable (neutral 'N') to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter 'N'
or coloured black.
Connect the brown cable (live, 'L') to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter 'L'
or coloured red.
Do not in any circumstances connect either of the two cables to the terminal in the plug which is
marked with the letter 'E', the symbol "\" or coloured green or green / 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.
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BConnecting 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 - described in the
following section.
1 Take the remote control and the enclosed batteries (2 batteries).
2 Open the remote control's battery compartment and place the
batteries in it as shown in the picture and close the battery
compartment.
The remote control is now ready to use. Its range is approximately 5 meters.
Connecting your video recorder to the TV
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set
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 set 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.
When you install your video recorder for the first time, select one of the following options:
'Connecting with a scart cable'
If your TV set has a scart socket and you are using a scart cable.
'Connecting without a scart cable'
If you do not wish to use a scart cable.
Connecting the video recorder
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Connecting with a scart cable
Have the following cables ready:
an aerial cable (1, supplied), a mains cable (2, supplied), a scart cable (3).
1 Remove the aerial cable plug from your TV set. Insert it into the
socket 2 at the back of the video recorder.
2 Insert one end of the supplied aerial cable into the socket 3 at the
back of the video recorder and the other end into the aerial input
socket at the back of the TV set.
3 Plug one end of a scart cable into the scart socket EXT.1 AV 1 at
the back of the video recorder and the other end into the suitable
scart socket on your TV set (see your TV's operating instructions).
My TV set 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 offers me a selection menu for the scart socket.
Select 'TV' as a connection source of this scart socket.
4 Switch on the TV set.
5 Insert one end of the supplied mains cable into the mains socket
4 at the back of the video recorder and the other end into the wall
socket.
a My screen is empty
b Many TV sets are switched to the programme number for the scart socket
by way of a control signal sent through the scart cable.
b If the TV set does not automatically switch to the scart socket programme
number, manually change to the corresponding programme number on your
TV set (see your TV's operating instructions).
Then, read the paragraph 'Initial installation' in the chapter 'Installing your video recorder'.
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