Philips VR400, VR458, VR400/58 Operating Manual

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 7..............................

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

Channel number or frequency display 8...............

Satellitereceiver 8..................................

Special installationfunctions 8.......................

AutomaticTV channel allocation (FollowTV) 8.........

AutomaticTV channel search 9......................

Monitorfunction 9..................................

Sortingand clearing TV channels manually 9...........

Settingthe language 10.............................

Settingthe time and date 10..........................

3. IMPORTANT NOTES FOR OPERATION 11..............

General information 11..............................

Saving energy 11...................................

Emergencyinterrupt 11..............................

The symbolson your video recorder display 11.........

Summaryofuserguide 12...........................

User guide (OSD) 12.................................

4. PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS 13..........................

Playinga cassette 13................................

PlayingNTSC cassettes 13...........................

Tape position indication 13...........................

Searching for tape position withthe picture (picture

search) 13.........................................

Stillpicture/Slowmotion 13..........................

Searching for tape position withoutthepicture(wind

and rewind) 14.....................................

InstantView 14.....................................

Automaticsearchfora tape position (indexsearch) 14..

Automaticsearchfora blank space on the tape 14.....

Pictureinterference 14..............................

Trackingduring playback 14.........................

Trackingduring stillpicture 14.......................

Cleaning the video heads 14.........................

5. MANUAL RECORDING 15............................

Recording withoutautomaticswitch-off 15............

Recording with automaticswitch-off(OTR

one-touch-recording) 15.............................

Protectingyourrecordings 15........................

Auto-assembling 15.................................

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

Automaticrecordingfromasatellitereceiver(SAT

RECORDING) 16....................................

Switchingon ’DirectRecord’ 16......................

6. PROGRAMMED RECORDING (TIMER) 17...............

’VPS’ (Video ProgrammingSystem)and’PDC’

(ProgrammeDeliveryControl) 17.....................

Programminga recording(with’SHOWVIEW’) 17.......

Programminga recording(without’SHOWVIEW’) 18....

How to check or change a programmed recording

(TIMER) 19.........................................

How to clear a programmed recording (TIMER) 19......

7. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS 20.........................

Switchingthe TV system 20..........................

Settingthe on-screendisplay(OSD) 20................

Continuousplayback 20.............................

Automaticswitch-off(tunermode) 20.................

Reducing picture disturbance(’optimizingthe

modulator’) 21......................................

Switchingoffthe modulator 21.......................

8. Before you call an engineer 22.......................

9. GLOSSARY 23......................................

Technical termsused 23.............................

CONTENTS

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The remote control

TV To callup additionalTV functions : Additional TV

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

TV/STANDBYm

Switch off : To switch off set, interrupt menu
function, interrupt a programmed recording (TIMER)

CHILD LOCK u

No function

EJECT J

Eject: To eject a cassette

MONITOR

TV monitor: To switchbetween TVreception and
VCR playback

SYSTEM

Switching the TV system: To select the TV system
while yourecord orplay acassette

0-9

Number buttons:0 -9

SELECT

Select: To select a function

TIMER

TIMER: To make amanual TIMERprogramming with
SHOWVIEW or to alter or clear a programmed
TIMER

MENU

Menu :To callup themain 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 deletelast entry/Clearprogrammed recording (TIMER)

PLAYG

Playback : To playa recordedcassette

[

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

STOPh

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

INDEXE

Index search:In combinationwith [ / I : to searchfor previous/next
recording on the cassette.

RECORD/OTRn

Record: To record theprogramme selected

STILLR

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

Additional TV functions

Press the TV

button and the correctbutton 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/STANDBYm

Switch off : To switch off set

P q

TV programme number : TV programme number up

P r

TV programme number : TV programme number down

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IN BRIEF

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Front of the set

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

RECORDn

Record: To record the programme selected

PROGRAMMEr

Select: One line or programme number down.

PROGRAMMEq

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

PLAYG

Playback : To play a cassette

I

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

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

E2’)

EXT.1 AV 1

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

2

Aerial input socket: To connect the aerial cable

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Aerial output socket: To connect the TV set

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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

Remote codes

3103 166 21961

8392/001 VR800/02

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Congratulations!You now own one of the most sophisticated
and simple-to-usevideo recorders (VCR) on the market. With
thisVCR you can record and play VHS-standardcassettes.

Please take the timeto read thisoperating 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 recorderdoes not contain any components that can

be repaired by the customer. When the appliance is connected
to the power supplythere are some components that are
constantlyoperational. To switch off the video recorder
completelyyou must disconnect it from the power supply.

BMake sure that air can circulatefreely through the ventilation

slotson the video recorder.

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

liquidis spiltinto it, disconnect the video recorder immediately
fromthe 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 viceversa, or in

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

C Theseoperatinginstructions have been printed on nonpolluting

paper.

C Depositold batteries at the relevant collectionpoints.
C Pleasemake use of the facilities availablein your country for

disposingof the packaging of the video recorder in a way that
helpsto protect the environment.

C Thiselectronic equipment contains many materialsthat can be

recycled.Please inquireabout the possibilitiesfor recycling
yourold set.

DSHOWVIEW is a registered trademark of Gemstar

DevelopmentCorporation. SHOWVIEW is manufactured
under licence from Gemstar Development Corporation.

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. VR400/58

PROD.NO:......

Thisproduct complies with the requirementsof the Directive
73/23/EEC+ 89/336/EEC+ 93/68/EEC.

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 : 4 Video
Winding time: approx. 100 seconds (Cassette E-180)
Recording/Playback time :SP (Standard Play) 4 hours

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

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PHILIPS VR400/58

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Special functions on your video recorder

Philipshas developed a systemwhich 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 televisionand plug it into the
mains,you will be welcomed with an OSD picture. All you have to do is follow
the instructionsin the "intelligent help line" for the next step. Enjoy the Automatic
TV channel search/savefunction and the automatictime adjustment.

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

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

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

Your video recorder can ascertain which channel is currentlyplaying on your
televisionand 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 listingsmagazine.

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

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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 installyour video recorder for the first time, please
read:

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

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

E The section ’Connecting without a scart cable’, when you

don’t use a scart cable.

Connecting with a scart cable

a Switchoff the TV set.

b Removethe aerial cable plug from your TV set and insert

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

c Plugone end of the aerial cable provided into the 3

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

d Plugone end of the scartcable into the EXT.1 AV 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 Insertone end of the mains cable into the mainssocket

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

into the wall socket.

g Whenyour 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

DIf your TV set does not switch to programme number

e.g.: ’EXT’, ’0’, or ’AV’ automatically, select the
programmenumber for the videorecorder manually
(see instruction manual TV set).

h Thenread ’Initial installation’ in chapter ’INSTALLING

YOUR VIDEO RECORDER’.

1. HOW TO CONNECT YOUR VIDEO RECORDER

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Connecting without a scart cable

a Switchoff the TV set.

b Removethe aerial cable plug from your TV set and insert

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

c Plugone end of the aerial cable provided into the 3

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

d Insertone end of the mains cable into the mainssocket

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

end into the wall socket.

e Switch on yourTV setand selectthe programme number

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

f Tunein the TV setin the UHF wave band until the

followingpicture appears.
DThe video recorder will now send on channel

CH36/frequency591MHz:

CONGRATULATIONS ON THE
PURCHASE OF YOUR NEW
PHILIPS VIDEO RECORDER

TO CONTINUE PRESS OK

g Thenread ’Initial installation’ in the chapter ’INSTALLING

YOUR VIDEO RECORDER’.

Connecting a decoder or otherequipment

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

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