Philips VR499-75, VR299-75 User Manual
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Safety Precautions
WARNING: DANGEROUS
VOLTAGE 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 NTSCPAL
Introduction
Table of Contents
Description of Controls ......................................................................................... 3
Front Panel ........................................ 3
Remote Control ................................. 4
Rear Panel ......................................... 6
Display Window................................ 6
On-Screen Display ............................ 6
Getting Connected Up........................................................................................... 7
VCR to TV Connection .................... 7
VCR to AV TV Connection .............. 7
Setting Up ............................................................................................................... 8
Setting the V ideo Channel................. 8
Menu Operations............................... 9
Initial Setup ....................................... 9
Auto Channel Setting ...................... 10
Manual Channel Setting.................. 10
Selecting Colour Mode ................... 11
Basic Operations.................................................................................................. 12
Playback .......................................... 12
Recording ........................................ 12
Automatic Operations ..................... 12
Advanced Operations .......................................................................................... 13
One T ouch Recording (OTR).......... 13
Index Search.................................... 13
SmartPicture.................................... 13
Using On-Screen Display ............... 14
Special Effect Playbacks................. 14
Tracking Adjustments ..................... 14
Child Lock ...................................... 14
G-Code Set Up ................................ 15
Timer Recording Using G-Code ..... 15
Timer Recording ............................. 16
T ape Duplication............................. 18
Operating Other Manufacturers' TV (For VR499/75)..................................... 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.
G
-CODE
G-CODE
is a registered trademark of
Gemstar Development Corporation.
The
G-CODE
license from Gemstar Development
Corporation.
system is manufactured under
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D
ESCRIPTION
Front Panel
OF
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ONTROLS
VR499/75
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
HEAD
POWER
STILL/PAUSE
G
-
CODE
ON SCREEN DISPLAY
COLOUR MODE
VIDEO AUDIO
11 13 14 15 16 17
Flip to open.
VIDEO AUDIO
VR299/75
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
POWER
STILL/PAUSE
SPEED
VIDEO AUDIO
ON SCREEN DISPLAY
12
VIDEO AUDIO
1 POWER button
• Turns the VCR on or of f.
• Sets the VCR for an unattended
recording (timer recording) after
timer settings are completed. (✈P.16,
P.17)
2 STILL/PAUSE 8 button
Stops the tape during recording (pause)
or playback (still picture). (✈P.12, P.14)
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. (✈P.14)
3 Cassette compartment
Where a video cassette is inserted.
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
Flip to open.
REW
STOP/EJECT
PLAY
/OK
REC/OTR
SP SLP
CH MENU/EXIT CH
VIDEO AUDIO
9 10
REW
STOP/EJECT
PLAY
/OK
REC/OTR
SP SLP
CH MENU/EXIT CH
13 14 15 16 17
VIDEO AUDIO
9 10
4 3/OK button
Changes the selection when using the
menus. (✈P.9)
5 STOP/EJECT 7 / 0 button
Stops the tape when the tape is running.
(✈P.12)
Press again to eject the cassette when
the tape is not running. (✈P.12)
6 REC (record)/OTR ¶ button
• Starts recording when pressed once.
(✈P.12)
• Starts a recording for 30 minutes to 6
hours long when pressed more than
once. The shut-off time increases in
30-minute intervals. (✈P.13)
7 REW (rewind) 1 button
• Rewinds the tape when the tape is not
running. (✈P.12)
• Starts reverse rapid visual search
during playback or still picture mode.
(✈P.14)
FF
8 FF (fast forward) ¡ button
• Fast forwards the tape when the tape
is not running. (✈P.12)
• Starts forward rapid visual search
PAL NTSC
during playback or still picture mode.
(✈P.12)
9 VIDEO input jack
For connecting to the video output jack
on another VCR or a portable video
camera. (✈P.18)
To access these jacks, gently flip down
the plastic cover.
10 AUDIO input jack
For connecting to the audio output jack
on another VCR or a portable video
camera. (✈P.18)
To access these jacks, gently flip down
the plastic cover.
FF
11 COLOUR MODE button
(Only for VR499/75)
Selects the colour mode both for
playback and recording. (✈P.11)
PAL NTSC
12 SPEED button
(Only for VR299/75)
Selects the tape speed for recording (SP,
LP). During playback, the tape speed is
automatically selected (SP, LP).
(✈P.12, P.16, P.18)
13 Display window
See page 6.
14 IR (infrared) remote sensor
Receives the signal from the (IR)
remote control.
15 CHANNEL ∞/5 buttons
• Changes the channels on the VCR.
Release at a desired channel.
• Moves the cursor up and down when
using the menus. (✈P.9)
• Adjusts the tracking during playback,
still picture and slow motion picture.
(✈P.14)
16 MENU/EXIT button
Displays the main menu.
Press again to exit from the menu
operations. (✈P.9)
17 PLAY 3 button
Starts normal playback. (✈P.12)
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Remote Control
13
14
15
16
17
+
18
19
20
/OK
21
CHVOL
22
23
24
REC
/OTR
25
26
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
CBL / DBS
VCR/TV
123
START STOP DATE
456
DBS DAILY
789
SPEED
-
REW FF
SKIP SEARCH INDEX AUDIO/MUTE
SMARTPICTURE
POWER
QUICK PROGRAMMING
+
.............
-+-
0
STILL/SLOW
........
PLAY
STOP
MENU
EXIT/STATUS
TIMER
VCRTV
EJECT
.............
WEEKLY
CLEAR
........
12
Using this remote control to
operate TV
For VR299/75:
Some buttons on this remote control
can be used to operate PHILIPS TV.
For VR499/75:
Some buttons on this remote control
can be used not only for PHILIPS TV
but also other manufacturers’ TV.
To operate TV, see page 19.
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.16, P.17)
• After pressing TV, turns the TV on or
off.
For VR299/75, this button functions on
Philips TV only.
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3 VCR/TV button
(For VR499/75 only)
After pressing TV , select the VCR channel
or Auxiliary mode at TV.
4 SPEED button
Selects the tape speed for recording SP,
LP or SLP (For VR499/75 only).
During playback, the tape speed is
automatically selected (SP, LP or SLP).
(✈P.12)
SP, LP : For PAL signal
SP, SLP : For NTSC signal
5 STILL/SLOW – button
During a slow motion picture, adjusts
the playback speed in the reverse
direction. (✈P.14)
Press PLAY 3 to resume normal
playback.
6 PLAY 3 / 5 button
Before using this button, press VCR or
TV to select your target component.
• After pressing VCR:
– Starts normal playback. (✈P.12)
– Moves up the cursor when using
the menus. (✈P.9)
For some PHILIPS TV (VR499/75
only):
• After pressing TV, operates the TV’s
menus.
7 1 (Rewind) / 2 button
Before using this button, press VCR or
TV to select your target component.
• After pressing VCR:
– Rewinds the tape. Also, during
playback, starts rapid reverse
visual search. (✈P.12)
– Goes back to the previous menu
screen when using the menus.
(✈P.9)
For some PHILIPS TV (VR499/75
only):
• After pressing TV, operates the TV’s
menus.
8 STOP 7 /
• After pressing VCR:
– Stops the tape. (✈P.12)
– Moves down the cursor when
For some PHILIPS TV (VR499/75
only):
• After pressing TV, operates the TV’s
menus.
∞∞
∞ button
∞∞
using the menus. (✈P. 9)
(CONTINUED)
55
9 VOL (volume)
Changes the TV volume.
Release at desired volume.
For VR299/75, this button functions on
Philips TV only.
∞∞
5 /
∞ buttons
55
∞∞
10 EXIT/STATUS button
Before using this button, press VCR or
TV to select your target component.
• After pressing VCR:
– Displays the time counter, present
time, channel number, and
remaining tape length. (✈P.14)
– Exits from menu operations when
using the menus. (✈P.9)
• After pressing TV (VR499/75 only):
For some PHILIPS TVs:
– Displays the TV’s on-screen
information.
– Exits from TV’s menu operations
when using the TV’s menus.
For other manufacturers’ TVs:
Functions as the ENTER button if
your TV requires pressing ENTER
after selecting a channel number.
11 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.13)
12 SMARTPICTURE button
Selects the SmartPicture mode. (✈P.13)
13 TV button
Makes the remote control ready for
operating the TV.
14 VCR button
Makes the remote control ready for
operating the VCR.
15 EJECT 0 button
Ejects the cassette. (✈P.12)
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16 Number buttons
(0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and
9)
Before using these buttons, press VCR
or TV (for VR499/75 only) to select
your target component.
• Press to select a channel on the VCR
or TV.
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.16)
17 CLEAR button
Erases unwanted timer programmes.
(✈P.17)
18 STILL/SLOW button
Stops the tape during recording (pause)
or playback (still picture) temporarily.
(✈P.12, P.14)
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. (✈P.14)
19 STILL/SLOW + button
During a slow motion picture, adjusts
the playback speed in the forward
direction. (✈P.14)
Press PLAY 3 to resume normal
playback.
20 ¡ (Fast forward) / 3/OK
button
Before using this button, press VCR or
TV to select your target component.
• After pressing VCR:
– Fast forwards the tape. Also
during playback, starts rapid
forward visual search. (✈P.12)
– Selects the items on the menus or
goes to the next menu screen when
using the menus. (✈P.9)
For some PHILIPS TV (VR499/75
only):
• After pressing TV, operates the TV’s
menus.
21 MENU button
Before using this button, press VCR or
TV to select your target component.
• After pressing VCR, calls up the
main menu. (✈P.9)
For some PHILIPS TV (VR499/75
only):
• After pressing TV, calls up the TV’s
main menu.
22 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.
• After pressing TV, changes the
channels on the TV. Release at a
desired channel.
For VR299/75, this button functions on
Philips TV only.
23 TIMER button
Displays the Timer Recording menu.
(✈P.15, P.16)
24 AUDIO/MUTE button
After pressing TV, turns off the TV
sound.
For VR299/75, this button functions on
Philips TV only.
25 INDEX 4 / ¢ buttons
Locates an index marked at the
beginning of every recording. (✈P.13)
26 REC (record)/OTR button
• Starts recording when pressed once.
(✈P.12)
• Starts a recording for 30 minutes to 6
hours long. When pressed more than
once, the shut-off time increases in
30-minute intervals. (✈P.13)
To insert the batteries:
1 Remove the battery compartment lid
from the bottom of the remote
control.
CAUTION
On Battery Replacement
Do not mix old and new batteries. (Also never
mix alkaline batteries with manganese batteries.)
2 Install two AA batteries —
3 Replace the lid.
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.
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Rear Panel
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(CONTINUED)
1
1 AC (alternating current)
power cord
Connect the AC power cord to an AC
outlet.
2 AUDIO IN (input) jack
For connecting to the audio output jack
on another VCR or a portable video
camera. (✈P.18)
Display Window
12
SP SLP
1 Operation mode indicators
‡‡
‡: Lights up during recording.
‡‡
##
#: Lights up during playback.
##
**
*: Lights up during a pause.
**
2 Speed indicator
Indicates the tape speed.
SP – Standard Play
LP – Long Play
SLP –Super Long Play
(NTSC signal only)
23
4
ANT.IN
IN OUT
AUDIO
VIDEO
5
6
RF OUT
7
3 AUDIO OUT (output) jack
For connecting to the audio input jack
on a TV or another VCR. (✈P.7)
4 ANT. (antenna) IN (input)
terminal (from Antenna)
Connect your antenna or Cable to this
terminal. (✈P.7)
3
45
3 (timer) indicator
Lights up when the VCR is set for an
unattended recording (timer recording).
(✈P.17)
5 (Cassette-in) indicator
Lights up when there is a cassette in the
VCR.
5 VIDEO IN (input) jack
For connecting to the video output jack
on another VCR or a portable video
camera. (✈P.18)
6 VIDEO OUT (output) jack
For connecting to the video input jack
on a TV or another VCR. (✈P.7)
7 RF OUT (output) terminal (to
TV)
Use the supplied RF coaxial cable to
connect this terminal to the UHF/VHF
input terminal on the TV. (✈P.7)
6 Digital clock/counter/
Channel indicator
• Normally the present time appears.
• When a tape is inserted, the time
counter appears (and is reset to
0:00:00).
If you always rewind your tapes
completely, you can use this counter
reading as an index to find where a
programme starts.
• A channel number selected with the
TV tuner built-in the VCR appears.
When the external line input is
selected; “L-F” appears for the front
panel connectors or “L-1” appears
for the rear panel connectors.
On-Screen Display
The following information (VCR operating status) appears on the TV screen. (✈P.14)
Operation mode
SmartPicture setting
Colour mode
(VR499/75 only)
Remaining tape length
Tape speed
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STOP
AUTO
REMAIN 05:59 INDEX -1
SP 0:00:00
NATURAL
03:00 AM
CH 12
Current time
Channel no.
Time Counter
Index no.
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Note on the displayed information
• The time counter and remaining tape length
will not be correct when playing back an
NTSC tape.
• When you playback a thin tape like an E-160
cassette tape or compact video cassette tape
(VHS-C), the remaining tape length will flash.
G
ETTING
VCR to TV Connection
Connection
Diagram
Outdoor antenna Indoor antenna
Cable
C
ONNECTED
U
P
1 Disconnect the AC power cord of the TV from the AC outlet
and the antenna or Cable from the TV.
2 Connect the antenna or Cable to the VCR.
3 Connect the VCR to the TV using the RF coaxial cable.
4 Plug the AC power cords of the VCR and TV into the AC
outlets.
Back of TV
ANT. IN
ANT.IN
IN OUT
Back of VCR
AUDIO
VIDEO
RF OUT
RF OUT
RF coaxial cable
(supplied)
VHF
UHF
To watch a picture from this VCR on the TV:
For customers in Australia;
– select UHF 36 channel(583.25MHz) (video channel of this VCR
when shipped from the factory). If you want to change video
CAUTION
Do not plug the AC power cords until all
connections are completed.
channel, see “Setting the Video Channel” (✈P.8).
For customers in New Zealand;
– be sure to set video channel (✈P.8).
VCR to AV TV Connection
With this connection, you can get better pictures and sounds when playing back a tape.
To watch a picture from this VCR on the
TV, select the video input on the TV, to
which this VCR is connected.
Back of VCR
To VIDEO/ AUDIO
OUT jacks
ANT.IN
IN OUT
AUDIO
VIDEO
RF OUT
Audio cable
Video cable
Back of TV
To video and audio
input jacks
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