Philips VR388-55, VR588-55 User Manual

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Safety Precautions

WARNING: DANGEROUS

VOL T AGE INSIDE

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK

HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

• The POWER button does not completely shut off the mains power from the

unit, but switches operating current on or off only.

• The rating plate is on the rear of the unit.

WARNING

Any unauthorized changes or
modifications to this equipment void
the user’s authority to operate it.

PAL NTSC

Introduction

Table of Contents

Description of Controls ......................................................................................... 3

Front Panel ........................................ 3

Remote Control (For VR588/55) ...... 4

Remote Control (For VR388/55) ...... 6

Rear Panel ......................................... 7

Display Window................................ 8

On-Screen Display ............................ 8

Getting Connected Up........................................................................................... 9

VCR to TV Connection .................... 9

VCR to AV TV Connection Using

SCART Cable.................................... 9

Setting Up ............................................................................................................. 10

Setting the V ideo Channel............... 10

Menu Operations............................. 11

Initial Setup ..................................... 11

Manual Channel Setting.................. 13

Selecting Colour Mode ................... 13

Basic Operations.................................................................................................. 14

Playback .......................................... 14

Recording ........................................ 14

One T ouch Recording (OTR).......... 15

Index Search.................................... 15

Automatic Operations ..................... 15

Advanced Operations .......................................................................................... 16

Using On-Screen Display ............... 16

Picture Control ................................ 16

Special Effect Playbacks................. 16

Tracking Adjustments ..................... 17

Timer Recording ............................. 17

T ape Duplication............................. 19

Before Requesting Service .................................................................................. 20

Specifications........................................................................................................ 21

Congratulations on purchasing your
new VCR.

You can’t wait to get it working, but
before you do, spare a few moments to
read this brief introduction to the world
of video recording. It may repay you
handsomely in terms of improved
results, and avoiding of costly mis­takes.

Positioning

Do not place the VCR directly on top
of, or underneath, your TV set. Ensure
that there is at least 20 cm between the
VCR and the TV set, and that air can
circulate freely through the ventilation
openings of the VCR.

IMPORT ANT

Audio-Visual material may consist
of copyrighted works which must
not be recorded without the
authority of the owner of the
copyright.
Please refer to relevant laws in your
country.

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VR588/55

1

POWER

VR388/55

1

POWER

6 STOP/EJECT 7 / 0 button

Stops the tape when the tape is running.
(✈P.14)
Press again to eject the cassette when
the tape is not running. (✈P.14)

2

3

754

6

7 PLAY 3 button

Starts normal playback. (✈P.14)

8 AUDIO/VIDEO input jacks

For connecting another VCR or a

PLAY

MENU/EXIT

STOP/EJECT

/

REW FF

REC / OTR

/ OK

CHANNEL

PAL NTSC

STILL/PAUSE

VIDEO

AUDIO

COLOUR

MODE

SPSLP

portable video camera. (✈P.19)

9 COLOUR MODE button

Selects the colour mode both for
playback and recording. (✈P.13)

10 Display window

See page 8.

8

9

10 11 12 13 14 15

11 IR (infrared) remote sensor

Receives the signal from the (IR)
remote control.

2

3

754

6

12 MENU/EXIT button

Display the main menu.
Press again to exit from the menu
operations. (✈P.11)

13 CHANNEL ∞ /5 buttons

PLAY

MENU/EXIT

STOP/EJECT

/

REW FF

/ OK

REC / OTR

PAL NTSC

CHANNEL

STILL/PAUSE

VIDEO

AUDIO

COLOUR

MODE

SPSLP

• Changes the channels on the VCR.
Release at a desired channel.

• Moves the cursor up and down when
using the menus. (✈P.11)

• Adjusts the tracking during playback,
still picture, and slow motion picture.
(✈P.17)

8

9

1 POWER button

• Turns the VCR on or off.

• Sets the VCR for an unattended
recording (timer recording) after
timer settings are completed. (✈P.18)

2 STILL/PAUSE 8 button

Stops the tape during recording (pause)
or playback (still picture). (✈P.14, P.16)
Press again to resume normal recording.
Press PLAY 3 to resume normal
playback. Activates slow motion picture
when pressed for more than 2 seconds
during playback.

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3 Cassette Compartment

Where a video cassette is inserted.

4 3/OK button

Changes the selection when using the
menus. (✈P.11)

5 REC (record)/OTR ¶ button

• Starts recording when pressed once.

(✈P.14)

• Starts a recording for 30 minutes to 9
hours long when pressed more than
once. The shut-off time increases in
30 minute intervals. (✈P.15)

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14 REW (Rewind) 1 button

• Rewinds the tape when the tape is not

running. (✈P.14)

• Starts reverse rapid visual search

during playback. (✈P.14)

15 FF (Fast forward) ¡ button

• Fast forwards the tape when the tape

is not running. (✈P.14)

• Starts forward rapid visual search

during playback. (✈P.14)

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23
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11

TV

SKIP SEARCH

STILL/SLOW

PLAY

STOP

MENU

STOP DATE

-+-

DAILYDBS

0

INDEX/OTR

+

VCR

CHVOL

SLOW/

FORWARD

+

TIMER

WEEKLY

9

AUDIO/MUTE

/OK

1
2

CBL / DBS

VCR/TV POWER EJECT

3
4

5
6

7

SLOW/BACK

8
9

-

EXIT/STATUS

QUICK PROGRAMMING

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START

456

78

SPEED CLEAR

REC

25

Using this remote control to
operate other components

You can use this remote control to
operate some of the PHILIPS TVs.

1 CBL/DBS button

Does not function for this model.

2 POWER button

Before using this button, press VCR or
TV to select your target component.

• After pressing VCR:
– Turns the VCR on or off.
– Sets the VCR for an unattended

recording (timer recording) after
timer settings are completed.
(✈P.18)

For some Philips TV only:

• After pressing TV, turns the TV on or
off.

3 VCR/TV button

Does not function for this model.

4 SKIP SEARCH button

Skips playback for 30 seconds by time
counter reading.
When pressed more than once up to 4
times, the search time increases in 30­second intervals up to 2 minutes.
(✈P.16)

55

5 VOL (volume)

For some Philips TV only:
Changes the TV volume.
Release at desired volume.

∞∞

5 /

∞ buttons

55

∞∞

6 STILL/SLOW button

Stops the tape during recording (pause)
or playback (still picture) temporarily.
(✈P.14, P.16)
Press again to resume normal recording.
Press PLAY 3 to resume normal
playback. Activates slow motion picture
when pressed for more than 2 seconds
during playback.

7 1 (Rewind) / 2 button

Before using this button, press VCR.

• After pressing VCR:
– Rewinds the tape. Also, during

playback, starts rapid reverse
visual search. (✈P.14)

– Goes back to the previous menu

screen when using the menus.
(✈P.11)

8 SLOW/BACK – button

During a slow motion picture, adjust the
playback speed in the reverse direction.
(✈P.16)

9 EXIT/STATUS button

Before using this button, press VCR.

• After pressing VCR:

– Displays the time counter, present

time, channel number, and
remaining tape length. (✈P.16)

– Exits from menu operations when

using the menus. (✈P.11)

10 SPEED button

Selects the tape speed for recording (SP,
LP or SLP). During playback, the tape
speed is automatically selected (SP, LP,
or SLP). (✈P.14, P.17)
SP, LP : For PAL signal.
SP, SLP : For NTSC signal.

11 REC (record)/OTR button

• Start recording when pressed once.

(✈P.14)

• Starts a recording for 30 minutes to 9
hours long. When pressed more than
once, the shut-off time increases in
30-minute intervals. (✈P.15)

12 TV button

Makes the remote control ready for
operating the TV.

13 VCR button

Makes the remote control ready for
operating the VCR.

14 EJECT 0 button

Ejects the cassette. (✈P.14)

15 CH (channel) 5 / ∞ button

Before using this button, press VCR or
TV.

• After pressing VCR, changes the
channels on the VCR. Release at a
desired channel.

For some Philips TV only:

• After pressing TV, changes the
channels on the TV. Release at a
desired channel.

16 PLAY 3 / 5 button

Before using this button, press VCR.

• After pressing VCR:
– Starts normal playback. (✈P.14)
– Moves up the cursor when using

the menus. (✈P.11)

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17 ¡ (Fast forward) / 3/OK

button

Before using this button, press VCR.

• After pressing VCR:

– Fast forwards the tape. Also during

playback, starts rapid forward
visual search. (✈P.14)

– Selects the items on the menus or

goes to the next menu screen when
using the menus. (✈P.11)

18 STOP 7 /

• Stops the tape. (✈P.14)

• Moves down the cursor when using

the menus. (✈P.11)

∞∞

∞ button

∞∞

19 SLOW/FORWARD + button

During a slow motion picture, adjust the
playback speed in the forward direction.
(✈P.16)

To insert the batteries:

1 Remove the battery compartment lid

from the bottom of the remote
control.

20 MENU button

Before using this button, press VCR.

• After pressing VCR, calls up the
main menu. (✈P.11)

21 TIMER button

Display the Timer Recording menu.
(✈P.17)

22 Number buttons

(0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and

9)

Before using these buttons, press VCR.

• Press to select a channel on the VCR.
To select channels 1 to 9, press 0
then the channel you want. For
example, for channel 4, press 0 then

4.

• Also used to programme the Timer
Recordings. (✈P.17)

23 CLEAR button

Erases unwanted timer programmes.
(✈P.18)

24 AUDIO/MUTE button

For some Philips TV only:
Turns off the TV sound.

25 INDEX 4 / ¢ buttons

Locates an index marked at the
beginning of every recording. (✈P.15)

2 Install two batteries —R6(SUM-

3)/AA — matching polarity
indicated inside the battery
compartment.

3 Replace the lid.

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Note:

This remote control and batteries are
supplied accessories.
Check to make sure they are included.
Also, check “Specifications” to see what
other accessories are included.

CAUTION
On Battery Replacement

Do not mix old and new batteries.
(Also never mix alkaline batteries
with manganese batteries.)

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/OK

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19
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21

22
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24

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11

12

1
2

3
4

5
6
7

8
9

TV

–

CBL/DBS

STILL/SLOW

MENU

REW

EXIT/STATUS

¶

REC/OTR

TIMER

1

2

+–+

START

STOP

4

5

–

DBS

DAILY

7

8

SPEED

0

QUICK PROGRAMMING

VCR/TV 4INDEX ¢

PLAY

STOP

DATE

WEEKLY

CLEAR

+

3
7

3

6

9

VCR

POWER

0EJECT

FF

¡1

S.SEARCH

CH

VOL

AUDIO/MUTE

Using this remote control to
operate PHILIPS TV

You can use this remote control to
operate some of the PHILIPS TVs.

1 TV button

Makes the remote control ready for
operating the TV.

2 CBL/DBS button

Does not function for this VCR.

3 STILL/SLOW button

Stops the tape during recording (pause)
or playback (still picture) temporarily.
(✈P.14, P.16)
Press again to resume normal recording.
Press PLAY 3 to resume normal
playback. Activates slow motion picture
when pressed for more than 2 seconds
during playback.

4 MENU button

Before using this button, press VCR.

• After pressing VCR, calls up the
main menu. (✈P.11 )

5 EXIT/STATUS button

Before using this button, press VCR.

• After pressing VCR:
– Displays the time counter, present

time, channel number, and
remaining tape length. (✈P.16)

– Exits from menu operations when

using the menus. (✈P.11)

6 1 (Rewind) / 2 button

Before using this button, press VCR.

• After pressing VCR:
– Rewinds the tape. Also, during

playback, starts rapid reverse
visual search. (✈P.14)

– Goes back to the previous menu

screen when using the menus.
(✈P.11)

7 TIMER button

Display the Timer Recording menu.
(✈P.17)

8 REC (record)/OTR ¶ button

• Starts recording when pressed once.
(✈P.14)

• Starts a recording for 30 minutes to 9
hours long. When pressed more than
once, the shut-off time increases in
30-minute intervals. (✈P .15)

9 Number buttons

(0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and

9)

Before using these buttons, press VCR.

• Press to select a channel on the VCR.
To select channels 1 to 9, press 0
then the channel you want. For
example, for channel 4, press 0 then

4.

• Also used to programme the Timer
Recordings. (✈P.17)

10 SPEED button

Selects the tape speed for recording (SP,
LP, or SLP).
During playback, the tape speed is
automatically selected (SP, LP, or SLP).
(✈P.14, P.17)
SP, LP : For PAL signal.
SP, SLP : For NTSC signal.

11 VCR/TV button

Does not function for this VCR.

12 INDEX 4 / ¢ buttons

Locates an index marked at the
beginning of every recording. (✈P.15)

13 STILL/SLOW +/– button

• +: During a slow motion picture,
adjust the playback speed in the
forward direction. (✈P.16)

• –: During a slow motion picture,
adjust the playback speed in the
reverse direction. (✈P.16)

14 VCR button

Makes the remote control ready for
operating the VCR.

15 POWER button

Before using this button, press VCR or
TV to select your target component.

• After pressing VCR:
– Turns the VCR on or off.
– Sets the VCR for an unattended

recording (timer recording) after
timer settings are completed.
(✈P.18)

For some Philips TV only:

• After pressing TV, turns the TV on or
off.

16 PLAY 3 / 5 button

Before using this button, press VCR.

• After pressing VCR:
– Starts normal playback. (✈P.14)
– Moves up the cursor when using

the menus. (✈P.11)

17 EJECT 0 button

Ejects the cassette. (✈P.14)

18 ¡ (Fast forward) / 3/OK

button

Before using this button, press VCR.

• After pressing VCR:
– Fast forwards the tape. Also during

playback, starts rapid forward
visual search. (✈P.14)

– Selects the items on the menus or

goes to the next menu screen when
using the menus. (✈P.11)

19 S. (Skip) SEARCH button

Skips playback for 30 seconds by time
counter reading.
When pressed more than once up to 4
times, the search time increases in 30­second intervals up to 2 minutes.
(✈P.16)

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20 STOP 7 /

• Stops the tape. (✈P.14)

• Moves down the cursor when using

the menus. (✈P.11)

∞∞

∞ button

∞∞

21 CH (channel) 5 / ∞ button

Before using this button, press VCR or
TV.

• After pressing VCR, changes the

channels on the VCR. Release at a
desired channel.

For some Philips TV only:

• After pressing TV, changes the

channels on the TV. Release at a
desired channel.

55

22 VOL (volume)

For some Philips TV only:
Changes the TV volume.
Release at desired volume.

∞∞

5 /

∞ buttons

55

∞∞

23 CLEAR button

Erases unwanted timer programmes.
(✈P.18)

To insert the batteries:

1 Remove the battery compartment lid

from the bottom of the remote
control.

2 Install two batteries —R6(SUM-

3)/AA — matching polarity
indicated inside the battery
compartment.

Note:

This remote control and batteries are
supplied accessories.
Check to make sure they are included.
Also, check “Specifications” to see what
other accessories are included.

24 AUDIO/MUTE button

For some Philips TV only:
Turns off the TV sound.

Rear Panel

12

1 AC (alternating current)

power cord

Connect the AC power cord to an AC
outlet.

CAUTION
On Battery Replacement

Do not mix old and new batteries.
(Also never mix alkaline batteries

3 Replace the lid.

with manganese batteries.)

3 AV1 IN/OUT terminal

(SCART)

For connecting to the SCART terminal
(21-pin SCART connector) on TV or
another VCR. (✈P.9. P.19.)

ENTREE

ANT.IN

ENTREE/SORTIE

AV1

IN/OUT

002

3

ANTENNE

SORTIE
RF. OUT

4

4 RF OUT (output) terminal (to

TV)

Use the supplied RF coaxial cable to
connect this terminal on the TV. (✈P.9)

2 ANT. (antenna) IN (input)

terminal (from Antenna)

Connect your antenna or Cable to this
terminal. (✈P.9)

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