Philips VR550 User Manual
Instructions for use
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VMS
introduction
Congratulations on purchasing your
new VCR.
You can’t wait to get it working, hut
before you do. spare a few moments to
read this brief introduction to the v. orld
of video recording. It may repay you
handsomely in terms of improved
results, and avoiding of costly mis
takes.
Positioning
Do not place the VCR directly on top
of, or underneath, your TV set. Ensure
that there is at least 20 cm betv. een the
VCR and the TV set. and that air can
circulate freely through the ventilation
openings of the VCR.
CAUTION: To prevent electrical shock, match wide blade
of plug to wide slot, and fully insert.
ATTENTION: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire
la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne
correspondante de la prise et pousser
jusqu’au fond.
FCC Warning: Any unauthorized changes or modifications
to this equipment void the user’ authority to
operate it.
For Customer Use
Enter below the Serial No. which is located on the
rear of the cabinet.
Retain this information for future reference.
Model No.
Serial No.
This VCR, equipped with a HQ (High Quality) system, is compatible with any
uthcrVHSVCR.
This VCR is also equipped with SQPB (S-VHS Quasi PlayBack), making it
possible to play back S-VHS recordings with regular VHS resolution.
Philips Consumer Electronics Company recommends that you use only video
cassette tapes that have been tested and inspected for use in two. four, six and eight
hour VCRs, and which are labeled with the lVHSj mark.
The use of the tapes that have not been inspected for use in two, four, six. and eight
hour VCRs may result in poor picture quality and excessive deposits on the video
heads, which may not be covered by the warranty if damage occurs.
Note to the Cable TV System Installer: This reminder is provided to call the
Cable TV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical
Cude, which provides guidelines for proper grounding - in particular, specify ing
that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding sy.stem of the building, as
close to the point of cable entry as possible.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: ( 1 ) this device may not cause
iuterlcrencc. and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interfer
ence that may cause undcsired operation of the device.
IMPORTANT
Audio-Visual material may consist
of copynghted works which must
not be recorded without the
authority of the owner of the
copyright.
Please refer to relevant laws in your
country.
VCR Maintenance
• Remo\ e any light adhesive stick-on
labels from the video cassette tape
before putting the tape in the VCR
since these labels may be jammed in
the VCR.
• Periodical maintenance is required to
maintain your VCR’s performance.
Your VCR has an automatic head
cleaner, but the video heads eventu
ally w ill require cleaning or replace
ment, Cleaning or replacement of the
\ ideo heads should be performed
only by an authorized serx'ice center.
DBS''’ is an official trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of GM Hughes Electronics.
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Conversion Plug
Use the conversion plug (provided)
depending on the type of your AC
WALL outlet for connection to
countries outside of USA and
Canada.
ABLE OF ONTENTS
Description of Controls
Getting Connected Up
Setting Up
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Basic Operations
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Front Panel
Display Window....
On-Screen Display
Rear Panel
Remote Control
VCR to TV Connection.......
VCR to AV TV Connection
Menu Operations
Turning On VCR
Clock Setting
Selecting Language.
Channel Setting
Playback................................................................................................................14
Recording............................................................................................................ 14
One Touch Recording (OTR)
Inde.K Search........................................................................................................15
Automatic Operations...........................................................................................15
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Advanced Operations
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Using On-Screen Display......................................................................................16
Stabilizing Playback Quality.
Picture Control
Special Effect Playbacks
Tracking Adjustments
Timer Recording.
Tape Duplication...................................................................................................20
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Before Requesting Service................................................................................................21
Specifications................................................................................................................ 22
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ESCRIPTION OF ONTROLS
Front Panel
7 PLAY ► button
Starts normal playback. 14-P.14)
8 AUDIO/VIDEO input jacks
For connecting another VCR or a
portable video camera. t')-P.20)
9 VCR/TV button
Selects which built-in tuner (either TV's
orVCR'sl to use.
Pressing this button turns on or off the
VCR indicator on the display.
Whi'n the VCR hulicalor i-i on:
The VCR's tuner becomes active for the
TV. You cannot select the channels on
the TV.
Whm the VCR indicator is oft:
The TV's tuner becomes active for
itself. So you can w atch another TV''
broadcast while recording a TV
broadcast selected with the VCR's
tuner. C)-P.14)
10 Display window
See the next page.
1 POWER button
• rums tlic VCR i>n or olì.
• Sus tils' VCR lor an imattondcd
»scortimi! (timer rccoi'ding) after
timer seltiri“s are completed. ('>P.1S)
2 STILL/PAUSE
Stops the tape during recording (pause)
or plnyKjck Istiil picture). t»)-R14. R17)
Riess aeam to resume normal recording
or press PLAY ► to resume normal
pl.iybaek.
Also, press for more than 2 seconds
diirmg playback to viev: a slow motion
picture
00
button
3 Cassette Compartment
Where a video cassette is inserted.
4 ►/OK button
Changes the selection w hen using the
menus. (>)-P.ll)
5 REC (record)/OTR • button
• Starts recording when pressed once.
PRP.14)
• Starts a recording for 30 minutes to 9
hours long w'hen pressed more than
once. The shut-off time increases in
30 minute interv als. (^P.I5)
6 STOP/EJECTB/i^ button
Stops the tape when the tape is runnina.
(■>P.14)
Press again to eject the cassette when
the tape is not running. (>)-P.I4)
11IR (infrared) remote sensor
Receives the signal from the (IR)
remote control.
12 MENU/EXIT button
Display the main menu.
Press again to exit from the menu
operations. (9-P.ll)
13 CHANNEL T/A buttons
• Changes the channels on the VCR.
Release at a desired channel.
• Moves the cursor up and down w hen
using the menus. (>>P.ll)
• Ad justs the tracking during play back,
still picture, and slow motion picture
1A-P.!7>
14 REW (Rewmd)^'^ button
• Rew inds the tape when the tape is not
running. (>>-P.!4)
• Starts reverse rapid visual search
during playback. l'FP.14)
15 FF (Fast forward) ►► button
• Fast fonvards the tape when the tape
is not running. (>VP.14)
• Starts fonvard rapid v isual search
during playback. (>fP.14)
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ESCRIPTION OF ONTROLS
Display Window
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(Continued)
1 Play mode indicators
O: Lights up during recording.
>: Lights up during playback.
[0: Lights up during a pause.
2 Speed indicator
Indicates the tape -speed.
SP ~ Standard Play
SLP - Super Long Play
3 © (Timer) indicator
Lights up when the VCR is set for an
unattended recording (timer recording).
4 Channel indicator
A channel number selected with the T\^
tuner built-in the VCR appears.
When the external line input is selected;
“L-F’ appears when "AW IN FRONT'
is selected.
“L-I” appears when "AW IN REAR” is
selected.
5 VCR indicator
Lights up when the TV tuner built in
the VCR is active for the TV.
On-Screen Display
The following information (VCR operating status) appears on the TV screen. (>)-R16)
— Current time
Channel no.
— Time Counter
— Index no.
J
Remaining tape length
[stop
12:00PM -|
CH.12
IREMAINING
ITIME 10:59 INDEX -1-
(SLP 0:00:00
6 (Cassette-in) indicator
Lights up w hen there is a cassette in the
VCR.
7 Digital clock/counter
• 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, y ou can use this counter
reading as an indc'. to find where a
programme starts.
A'ote on the displayed infonnation
• When you playback a thin tape like a T-
160 cassette tape or compact viJo <
cassette tape ( VHS-C). the )xmamm\;
tape length wiU flash.
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Rear Panel
1 AC (alternating current)
power cord
C< imiccl ihc ,\C piw (.r cord to jn AC
nutkt
2 AUDIO IN (input) jack
1(11 tonncaiay to the audio output Ijck
0)1 (mother VCR or a portable video
i..iuiera
3 AUDIO OUT (output) jack
For connecting to the audio input jack
on a TV or another VCR. 10)
4 ANT. (antenna) IN (input)
terminal (from Antenna)
Connect your antenna. Cable box, or
DBS tuner to this terminal. (>)-R10)
5 Backup battery compartment
Place the backup battery.
6 CH3/CH4 selector
Set the viiieo output channel to the one
not used for regular TV broadcasting in
your area. (>>-R10)
7 VIDEO IN (input) jack
For connecting to the video output jack
on another VCR or a portable \ ideo
camera. (’FR20)
8 VIDEO OUT (output) jack
For connecting to the video input jack
on a TV or another VCR. (“fRIO)
9 RF OUT (output) terminal (to
TV)
Use the supplied RF coaxial cable to
connect this terminal to the UHFA'HF
input terminal on the TV. (>FR10)
To insert the backup battery:
IMPORTANT
Bcloiv inserting the backup battery', plug the AC power cord into an AC outlet
C>P. Ul). Without connecting the AC power cord, the backup battery will be used
up mimcdwiely.
1 ( jpon tlio battery compartment lid
fi ir the backup battery'.
3 Replace the lid.
2 Install the battery —CR2025 —
niaiching pialarity indicated inside
the baticry compartment.
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^ Depress this part with a
soft material like a pencil
and so on. (Do not use a
metallic material.)
Q&
Note:
Without tlm backup battery, this VCR can
keep the memorized timer recordin<t
content', and cloi k time only for a few
minutes if a power interruption occurs.
I-WARNING
On lithium battery
The battery' used in this device
may present a fire or chemical
bum hazard if mistreated. Do not
recharge, disassemble, heat above
100 C or incinerate.
Replace battery' with Panasonic
(Matsushita Electric), Sanyo,
Sony or Maxell CR2025; use of
another battery' may present a risk
of fire or e.xplosion.
• Dispose of used battery'
promptly.
• Keep away from' children.
• Do not disassemble and do not
dispose of in fire.
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ESCRIPTION OF ONTROLS
Remote Control
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1 CBL/DBS button
Does not function for this VCR.
2 POWER button
Before using this button, press VCR,
TV, or CBL/DBS 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 PhiUp\ T\' only:
• After pressing TV, turns the TV on or
off.
8 SLOW/BACK-button
9 EXIT/STATUS button
3 УСЯЯУ button
Selects which built-in tuner (either TV’s
or VCR’s) to use.
Pressing this button turns on or off the
VCR indicator on the display.
When the VCR indirator is on:
The VCR’s tuner becomes active for the
TV. You cannot select the channels on
the TV.
When the VCR iiuliciitor h oft':
The TV’s tuner becomes active for
itself. So you can watch another TV
broadcast while recording a TV
broadcast selected with the VCR’s
tuner. (>fP.14)
10 SPEED button
11 REG (record)/OTR button
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 increase in 30second intervals up to 2 minutes.
(A-P.17)
12 TV button
13 VCR button
5 VOL (volume) ▲ / т buttons
For some Philips T\' only:
Changes the T\' volume.
Release at desired volume.
14 EJECT ± button
6 STILL/SLOW !► button
Stops the tape during recording (pause)
or playback (still picture) temporarily.
(A-P.14.P.17)
Press again to resume normal recording
or press PLAY ► to resume normal
playback.
Also, press for more than 2 seconds
during playback to view a slow motion
picture.
15 CH (channel) a / ▼ button
(Rewind) / button
Before using this button, press VCR
- Revv inds the tape. Alsrs dunng
playback, starts rapid reverse
visual search. (A-P.14)
- Goes back to the prev lous menu
screen when usinc the menus,
Ci-P.ll)
During a slow motion picture, adjust the
playback speed in the reverse directkm.
C>-P.I7)
Before asing this button, press VCR
- Displays the time counter, present
time, channel number, and
remaining tape length. (A-P.lO)
- Exits from menu operations when
using the menus. (AP.l 1)
Selects the tape speed for recording (SP,
SLP). During playback, the tape speed
is automaticallv selected (SP, SLP).
(4-P,14,P.lS) '
• Start recording when pressed once,
PEP.14)
• Starts a recording for 3(^1 minutes to v)
hours long. When pressed more than
once, the shut-off time increases m
30-minute interv als. (•)■?. 15)
Makes the remote control ready for
operating some PHILIPS TV
Makes the remote control ready for
operating the VCR.
Ejects the cassette. (A-P.14)
Before usine 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 "n/. ehangcs the
channels on the TV. Release at a
desired channel.
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16PLAY^/Abutton
Bclmc usiii^' this huUon, prc^^ VCR.
• AKci prc'Aiivj VCR.
- Stalls »1)011 j! pl.iyback t')-P.14)
- Mii\cs up the cursor V.ben using
themcmis (>>-P.U)
17 ►► (Fast forward) / ►/OK
button
Hetote Using this button, press VCR.
• Alter pressing VCR'
- Fast Inn'.ard the tape. Also dunng
pl..i\bacK, starts rapid forward
search. CfEld)
Vfsual
- Selects the items on the menus or
goes to the next menu screen when
nstng the menus. (>)-P. 11 >
18 STOP
B/T
• Stop, the tape (4-P.14)
• M< n es di)« n the cursor w hen Using
the Hleiicv. pi-PH)
button
19 SLOW/FORWARD + button
I Juniig a slow motion pictuiv. adjust the
playbach speed m the fonvard direction.
(■d-P.17)
20 MENU button
Before using this button, press VCR.
• After pressing VCR. calls up the
main menu. (>)-P.l I)
21 TIMER button
Display the Timer Recording menu.
(№18)
22 Number buttons
(0,1, 2,3, 4,5,6, 7,8
and 9)
Before using these buttons, press
VCR. TV, or CBLVDBS to select your
target component.
• Press to select a channel on the
VCR, TV. Cable Bo.x. or DBS
tuner.
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. (№18)
23 CLEAR button
Erases unwanted timer proaramraes
(№18)
24 AUDIO/MUTE button
For soiuf Philip\ T\' only:
Turns off the TV sound.
25 INDEX / ►► buttons
Locates an index marked at the
beginning of every' recording.
(№16)
To insert the batteries:
"I Reroox e fhe batto'y compartment lid
In mi the liotti im of the remote
eonliol
CADTION----------------------------
On Battery Replacement
Do not i))i\ old and new butteries,
(.Also never mix alkaline batteries
v.tih rnanuanese batteries.)
Install two batteries—R6(SUM-
3)/AA — matching polarity'
indicated inside the battery'
compartment.
3 Replace the lid.
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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