Philips VR 337 User Manual

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UHF 471,25 UHF 479,25

UHF 487,25 s6 VHFIII 140,25 UHF 495,25 UHF 503,25 UHF UHF 519,25 UHF 527,25 UHF 535,25 UHF 543,25 UHF 551,25 UHF 559,25 UHF 567,25 UHF 575,25 UHF UHF 591,25 s19 VHFIII 287,25 UHF 599,25 s20 UHF 607,25 UHF UHF 623,25 UHF 631,25 UHF 639,25 UHF 647,25 UHF UHF 663,25 UHF 671,25 UHF 679,25 UHF 687,25 UHF UHF 703,25 UHF UHF 719,25 UHF UHF 735,25

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48,25 55,25

189,25 196,25

210,25 e68

175,25

201,25

210,25 s3 VHFIII 119,25

511,25 s9 VHFIII 161,25

583,25 s18 VHFIII 280,25

615,25

655,25

695,25 711,25 727,25 s36

743,25 751,25

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UHF 791,25 e62 UHF 799,25 e63 e64 e65

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VHFII 90,25

VHFII 97,25

VHFII 104,25 si VHFI 105,25 s2 VHFIII 112,25

VHFIII 126,25

s5 VHFIII 133,25

s7 VHFIII 147,25 s8 VHFIII 154,25

slO VHFIII 168,25 Sl1 VHFIII 231,25 s12

VHFIII 238,25

s13 VHFIII 245,25 s14 VHFIII 252,25 s15 VHFIII s16 VHFIII 266,25 s17

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s21 HYP 303,25 s22

HYP

s23 HYP 319,25 s24 HYP 327,25 s25 HYP 335,25 s26 HYP 343,25 s27 HYP 351,25 s28 HYP 359,25 s29 HYP 367,25 s30 HYP 375,25 s31 HYP s32 HYP 391,25 s33 HYP s34 HYP 407,25 s35 HYP 415,25

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839,25

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76,25

259,25 273,25

294,25 311,25

383,25 399,25

431,25

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS VR 337

Congratulations! You are now the owner of one of the most sophisticated and simple-to-use video recorders (VCR) on the market. But please allow me to introduce myself. I am Philip and I should like to help you to get to know your new video recorder. Naturally, you can't wait to use it, but before you do, it's worthwhile taking the time to read through these operating instructions. They will show you how to make the best use of your equipment. You can practise using the video recorder without any worries because you cannot damage it no matter which buttons you press.

Contents

1. SUMMARY OF BUTTONS AND CONTROLS 2

2. INSTALLATION. HOW DO I INSTALL MY VIDEO 6

RECORDER? Emergency interrupt 9 Setting the display language 10 Setting the clock and date on the video recorder 10

3. PLAYING A RECORDED CASSETTE 12

4. STORING TV CHANNELS 17 Automatic channel search 17

5. HOW DO I RECORD DIRECTLY? 23

6. HOW DO I PROGRAMME A RECORDING? 26 Programming with ShowView 28 Programming on the video recorder 30 How do I check or correct a TIMER block? 33

7. SPECIAL FUNCTIONS AND EXTRAS ON YOUR 34 VIDEO RECORDER Playback via the aerial cable 38

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8. BEFORE YOU CALL AN ENGINEER 41

9. TECHNICAL DATA, ACCESSORIES 42

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1. SUMMARY OF BUTTONS AND CONTROLS

Here is a list of all the buttons, controls and sockets that you will find on the video recorder and

the remote control. You will find detailed descriptions concerning the various functions in the relevant chapters.

The remote control

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Tuner mode TV monitor function

Switch off

No function Tape length selector Set clock on video recorder

Up/Plus, programme number Down/Minus, programme number 'ShowView' programming Digit buttons 0-9 Daily/weekly programming Reset/clear TIMER Date +/TIMER Programme +/TIMER Start time +/- TIMER Stop time +/-

TIMER programming on the video

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TIMER Control

Rewind/Reverse scanning Pause/Stop Playback

Wind/Forward scanning Tracking/optimum setting

Search function - previous mark Search function - next mark Still picture Decoder on/off No function

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Programme number + I -

TV volume + / -

Switch off TV

Front of video recorder

I KASSETTE I Cassette eject

I RÜCKLAUF I Rewind/Reverse scanning

WIEDERGABE^ Playback

VORLAUF ►[> I Forward wind/Forward

scanning

I BEREiTSCHAFTOl Switch off

PAUSE/STOP II ■ I Pause/Stop

I AUFNAHMEyi Record

Down/Minus, programme number

I auf a. I Up/Plus, programme

number

I AUTOSTORE 1 Store TV channel

SENDER ORDIMEM I Programme 'Preset'

Back of video recorder

I I Mains socket I I Aerial output socket I ~ir~ I Aerial input socket

EXT1 I AV-Euro socket (Scart)

EXT 2 I AV-Euro socket (Scart)

MOD. FRE^ Channel control

siG I Attenuator switch

Safety instructions

The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for any damage which is incurred by not using the video recorder in compliance with the national guarantee conditions and safety regulations. First check that the supply voltage indicated on the back of your video recorder is the same as your local supply voltage. Danger - high voltage in this appliancel Do not openi The video recorder does not contain any parts that can be repaired by the user. As long as your video recorder is connected to the mains there are parts of it still in operation. To switch off the video recorder completely you must disconnect it from the mains. Ensure that air can circulate freely through the ventilation slots of your video recorder. Do not place

your video recorder on soft surfaces. Protect your video recorder from rain and damp. Ensure that no objects or liquids enter the equipment. If liquid is spilt into the video recorder, disconnect the video recorder from the mains immediately and call the After-Sales Service for advice. Do not place your video recorder close to a source of heat (radiator etc).

Precautions

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

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Do not place your video recorder near appliances

which generate strong magnetic fields (e.g.: motors, loud speakers or transformers). Do not use the video recorder in dusty places or where it may be subject to vibration. We recommend disconnecting the appliance from both the mains and the aerial LlClduring heavy thunderstorms. Ensure that there is a vertical distance of at least 20 cm (8 ins) between the video recorder and your TV set. Do not put your fingers or any other foreign objects into the cassette slot as this could damage the mechanism. Particular care should be taken when children are present. If you have to move your video recorder, be sure to remove the video cassette from the cassette slot and avoid sudden or violent jolts.

This video recorder employs the VHS cassette

standard. Only use cassettes of a well-known brand which display the VHS symbol. We recommend that you use PHILIPS VHS video cassettes to ensure the best possible picture quality from your video recorder.

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These operating instructions have been printed on

chlorine-free paper. This is to help protect our environment. Used remote control batteries should not be thrown away with ordinary domestic refuse. Deposit old batteries at the relevant collection points.

ShowView is a trademark applied for by Gemstar Development Corp.. ShowView is manufactured under licence from Gemstar Development Corporation.

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2. INSTALLATION. HOW DO I INSTALL MY VIDEO

RECORDER?

How do I insert the batteries into the remote control?

O Remove the cover from the back of the remote

control.

O Insert the batteries as indicated into the battery

compartment and close the cover.

Note; * Do not use rechargeable batteries in this remote control.

To connect your video recorder

You will find a detailed explanation of this diagram in the following sections.

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Connecting to the mains power supply

O Insert the female plug of the mains cable into the

mains socket LTSd at the back of the video recorder.

socket.

Some general notes for subsequent operation

• Keep your video recorder connected to the mains at all times to ensure that programmed recordings can be made and that the television functions. The power consumption required for this is very low.

• The video recorder switches on automatically as

soon as you insert a cassette or press the button

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If you switch your video recorder off using the

I BEREITSCHAFT (!) I button, the current time will appear

in the display, e.g.: '20:00'. If the clock has not been set, the display will flash.

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Connecting to the aerial

Your video recorder is actually a 'TV set without a screen'. Therefore, you must connect it to the aerial as well as to the TV set. Only then can you record

TV programmes and play recorded cassettes.

О Remove the aerial cable plug from your TV set and

insert it into the socket [ЛГЦ at the back of the video recorder.

СЖИsocket on the video recorder and the other end

into the aerial input socket on your TV set.

Both the TV set and the video recorder are now connected to the aerial.

Connecting to the TV set

If your television does not have an AV-Euro (Scart) socket please do not read further here but turn to Chapter 7, 'Special functions and extras'. In the section 'Playback via the aerial cable' you will find further information.

O Plug the orange-marked plug of the AV-Euro cable

provided into the orange AV-Euro socket ElXTi |at

the back of your video recorder. Connect the other end to the TV set.

This cable connection causes many modern

televisions to automatically switch to the 'EXT'

(EXTernal) or 'AV' (Audio/Video) programme number

when playing a video cassette.

On older televisions you will have to select the 'EXT', 'O', or 'AV' programme number on the TV set manually to play back from the video recorder. You will find instructions for this in the operation

manual of your TV set.

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Your video recorder is now fully connected to the TV set.

Emergency interrupt

Both the video recorder and the remote control have an

'Emergency interrupt' button. You can use the

I BEREITSCHAFT c!) I hi ittnn to interrupt any function.

Whenever you have trouble operating the video

recorder you can simply interrupt any function and start

again. You can practise operating your video recorder without any worries. No matter which button you press, you won't damage the video recorder.

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Setting the display language

You can choose from ten languages for the display on your video recorder.

O Ensure that there is no cassette in the cassette slot.

With your video recorder switched off, press the

I KASSETTElanH I WIEDERGABE»nbuttons

simultaneously.

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required display language, e.g.: 'ENGLISH'.

O Finally, press the I bereitschaft_^ button.

Setting the clock and date on the video recorder

In order to be able to programme recordings, you must first ensure that the video recorder clock is correctly set. To do this, use the I AB^]prl auf j] buttons on the remote control in ail the following steps.

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O Press thpl UHR STELLEN 1 button on the remote

control. 'TIME' will appear in the video recorder display. Set the current time.

O Press thsl OK I button. 'YEAR' will appear in the

display. Set the current year.

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O Press thfil OK I button again. 'MONTH' will appear in

the display. Set the current month.

O Press thpl OK I button again. 'DATE' will appear in

the display. Set today's date.

O Press thpl OK I button again. The time and date have

now been set. In co.ifirmation, 'READY' will appear briefly in the display.

Connecting a decoder

Some TV broadcasters transmit encoded television signals which you can only see with a purchased or rented decoder. You can connect such a decoder (descrambler) to this video recorder.

O Connect the decoder to the video recorder with an

AV-Euro cable (I ext 2 IsnnkFit).

You will find a description of how to store TV channels with the decoder in the chapter 'Storing

TV channels'.

O Connect the TV set to the I exti Isnnkfit.

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* You cannot use the decoder with your video

recorder and your TV set simultaneously.

* On your video recorder select the programme number that you allocated to the decoder function when storing the channel numbers. The video recorder will then automatically use the decoder.

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3. PLAYING A RECORDED CASSETTE

In Chapter 2 you connected your video recorder to your

TV set. Playing a cassette is now very simple. If you want to record something straight away, first read Chapters 4 and 5.

O Switch on your TV set.

Many modern TV sets automatically switch over to the video recorder programme number when a video is played. However, this only works if your video recorder is connected to your TV set with an AV-Euro-cable. Otherwise select the programme number on your TV set which you have earmarked for video playback.

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O Press the Play button I Wiedergabe»-

'PLAY' will appear in the display.

O If you wish to interrupt playback, press the

I PAUSE/STOP II ■ I button.

'PAUSE' will appear in the display.

O If you wish to remove the cassette, press the

I kassettTIbutton.