Philips VR558 User Manual

VR540/58

Thank you for buying a Philips video recorder. This video recorder is one of the most sophisticated and easy-to-use video recorders (VCR) on the market. Please take the time to read this operating manual before using your video recorder. It contains important information and notes regarding operation. The video recorder should hot area or vice versa, or in conditions of extreme humidity. Wait at least three hours after transporting the device. The video recorder needs this time in order to become acclimatised to its new environment (temperature, air humidity, etc.).

This video recorder is used for the recording and playback of VHS videocassettes. Cassettes with the VHS-C label (VHS cassettes for camcorders) may only be used with a suitable adapter.

We hope you enjoy your new video recorder.

PA L

Important notes regarding operation

Danger: High voltage!

Do not remove the top cover as there is a risk of an electrical shock!

The video recorder does not contain any

components that can be repaired by the customer. Please leave all maintenance work for qualified personnel.

As soon as the video recorder is connected

to the power supply, there are some components that are in constant operation. To switch off the video recorder completely you must disconnect it from the power supply.

Make sure that air can circulate freely

through the ventilation slots on the video recorder. Do not place the device on an unsteady base.

Make sure that no objects or liquids enter

the video recorder. Do not place vases or the like on the video recorder. If liquid is spilt into it, immediately disconnect the video recorder from the power supply and call After-sales Service for advice.

Do not place any combustible objects on

the device (candles, etc.).

Make sure that children do not place any

foreign objects within the openings or ventilation slots.

not be turned on immediately after transportation from a cold to a

These operating instructions have been printed on non-polluting paper.

Deposit old batteries at the appropriate collection points.

Please make use of the facilities available in your country for disposing of the packaging of the video recorder in a way that helps to protect the environment.

This electronic device contains many materials that can be recycled. Please enquire about the possibilities for recycling your old device.

So that you can identify your machine for service questions or in the event of theft, enter the serial number here. The serial number (PROD.NO.) is printed on the type plate fixed at the back of the device.

MODELNO. VR540/58

PROD. NO. ...........................

This product complies with the requirements of Directive 73/23/EEC +89/336/EEC +93/68 EEC.

3103 166 33791 0VMN03388/HE474ED*****

Specifications

Voltage: 220-240V/50Hz Power consumption : 20W Power consumption (Standby): less than

Number of video heads : 4 Number of video heads (HIFI): 2 Recording/playback time:

3 hours (SP) (cassette E-180) 6 hours (LP) (cassette E-180)

3W (PWR. in the display switched off) Rewind time: approx. 70 seconds (cassette E-

180)

Dimensions in cm (WxDxH): 36.0x22.6x9.2

Supplied accessories

• Operating instructions

• Remote control and batteries

• Aerial Cable

1. Connecting the video recorder

Preparing the remote control for operation

The remote control and its batteries are packed separately in the original video recorder packaging. You must install the batteries in the remote control before use.

1.Ta ke the remote control and the enclosed

batteries (2 batteries).

2.Open the remote control's battery compart-

ment and place the batteries in it as shown in the picture and close the battery compart-

ment. The remote control is now ready to use. Its range is approximately 5 metres.

Connecting your video recorder to the TV set

The necessary cable connections must be made before you can record or playback TV programmes using your video recorder. We recommend that you use a scart cable to connect your TV and video recorder.

What is a scart cable?

The scart or Euro AV cable serves as the universal connector for picture, sound and control signals. With this type of connection, there is practically no loss of quality during the picture or sound transfer. *You can have the Hi-fi sound on the TV only with a scart cable.

Connecting with a scart cable

Have the following cables ready: an aerial cable (1, supplied), a scart cable (2, not supplied).

1.Remove the aerial

cable plug from your TV set. Insert it into the AERIAL at the

AERIAL

AV1 (TV)

RIA

RF O

back of the video recorder.

2.Insert one end of the

supplied aerial cable into the RF OUT at

)

V1 (TV

RF OUT

RIAL

the back of the video recorder and the other end into the aerial input socket at the back of the TV set.

3.Plug one end of a

scart cable into the scart socket AV1(TV) at the back of the

1 (TV)

RIAL

AV1(TV

)

video recorder and the other end into the suitable scart socket on your TV reserved for the video recorder operation (see your TV's operating instructions).

4.Switch on the TV.

5.Insert AC cable into the wall socket.

My TV has several scart sockets. Which one should I use?

Select that scart socket which is suited for the video output as well as for the video input.

My TV has a configuration menu for the scart socket.

Please configure this scart socket as InputOutput.

6.If the connection was properly made and

PUSH MENU TO CONTINUE

your TV was automatically switched to the

programme number for the scart socket, you

will see the following picture:

Then, read the paragraph 'Preparation for use' in the chapter 'Installing your video recorder'.

My screen is empty

Many TVs are switched to the programme number for the scart socket by way of a control signal sent through the scart cable. If the TV does not automatically switch to the scart socket programme number, manually change to the corresponding programme number on your TV (see your TV's operating instructions).

I do not see a Language setting picture

* Check the cable connections. * Repeat the channel search on your TV.

7.Save this programme number setting on your

TV for video recorder operation. You can find more details in chapter 'Preparation for use'.

Programme number for video recorder operation

You have now saved a programme number for use by your video recorder as you would a regular TV channel. This programme number must now be used in future for video recorder playback ('video recorder' TV channel).

Connecting without a scart cable

Have the following cables ready: an aerial cable.

1.Switch off your TV.

2.Remove the aerial

cable plug from the aerial input socket of the TV. Insert it into the AERIAL at the back of the video recorder.

3.Insert one end of the

supplied aerial cable into the RF OUT at the back of the video recorder and the other end into the aerial input socket at the back of the TV.

4.Insert AC cable into the wall socket.

5.Switch on your TV and select the programme

number used for video playback on your TV set (see your TV's operating instructions).

6.Select this programme number and manually

start the TV's channel search as if you wanted to save a new TV channel until the next

screen appears.

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AERIAL

V1 (TV

RIAL

F O

) V1 (TV A

RF OUT

IAL

Connecting additional devices

You can connect additional devices such as decoders, satellite receivers, camcorders, etc. to the socket AV2(DECODER).

AV2 (DECODER) AV1 (TV)

AERIAL

RF OUT

AV2(DECODER

)

2. Installing your video recorder

5.Check 'TIME'. If required, please change the

Preparation for use

This chapter shows you how to prepare the video recorder use. The video recorder automatically seeks out and stores all available TV channels.

'Aim' correctly

In the following sections, you require the remote control for the first time. When using, always aim the front of the remote control at the video recorder and not at the TV.

Connecting additional devices

After you have connected additional devices (satellite receiver, etc.) through the aerial cable, switch them on. The automatic channel search will recognise them and save them.

1.Select the desired language for the on-screen

menu by pressing or .

2.Press .

3.Confirm with .

PROG P+

The automatic TV channel search starts.

PLEASE WAIT

START FINISH

❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚

❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚

The video recorder does not find any TV channels during the search

* Select channel 1 on the TV. Can you see the saved TV channel on the TV? If not, check the cable connection of the aerial (aerial socket), video recorder, TV. * The video recorder searches the entire frequency range in order to find and save the largest possible number of TV channels. It is possible that the TV channels in your country are broadcast in a higher frequency range. As soon as this range is reached during the search, the video recorder will find the TV channels.

4.'TIME' and 'DATE' will appear on the TV

screen.

STOP C-LPLAY B-K

time with the number buttons .

6.Check if the displayed settings for 'DAY',

'MONTH' and 'YEAR' are correct.

7.When all information is correct, save by

pressing .

The preparation for use is now complete.

Satellite receiver

If you are connecting a satellite receiver, please read the section 'Using the satellite receiver'.

Decoder

If you are connecting a decoder, you must install it as described in the next section.

Decoder allocation

Some TV channels transmit encoded TV signals which can only be viewed with a purchased or rented decoder.You can connect such a decoder to this video recorder. The following function will automatically activate the connected decoder for the desired TV channel.

1.Switch the TV on. If applicable, select the

programme number for the video recorder operation.

2.Use , or to select the

TV channel which you would like to allocate the decoder to.

3.Press . The main menu will appear.

4.Use or to select 'TUNER

SET UP'. Then press .

5.Use or to select 'MANU-

AL TUNING'. Then press .

6.Use or to select 'DECODER'.

STATUS/EXIT

STOP C-LPLAY B-K

STOP C - LPLAY B - K

STOP C-LPLAY B-K

MANUAL TUNING

PROG. P55 CHANNEL 055

→DECODER [OFF]

SKIP [OFF] VIDEO MODE [SECAM]

KL CHOOSE B

SELECT END=EXIT

0..9

FWD 1- B

END=EXIT

TIME --:--

DATE --/--/--

FWD 1- B

7.Use to select 'ON'

(Decoder switched on).

8.To end, press .

STATUS/EXIT

How can I switch off the decoder?

FWD 1- B

Use to select 'OFF' (Decoder switched off).

The decoder has now been allocated to this TV channel.

Manual TV channel search

In some cases it can occur that all of the TV channels are not found and saved during the first installation. In this case, the missing or coded TV channels must be searched for and stored manually.

1.Switch on the TV set. If required, select the

programme number for the video recorder.

2.Press .

3.Use or to select 'TUNER

4.Use or to select 'MANU-

5.Select 'PROG.' with or

6.With or

What is a special channel?

TV channels are transmitted in certain predefined frequency ranges. These ranges are divided into channels. A specific frequency/channel is assigned to each TV station. Certain frequency ranges are specified as special channels (hyperband channels).

7.Select 'CHANNEL' with or ,

If you set 'SKIP'on for a channel, this channel will be ignored when going through the channels

with or .

I don't know the channels for my TV stations

In this case, press or in 'CHANNEL' to start the automatic channel search. A changing channel number will appear on the TV screen. Continue the automatic search until you have found the desired TV channel.

8.Save the TV channel with .

9.To search for other TV channels, begin again

10.To end, press

10.

The main menu will appear.

STOP C-LPLAY B-K

SET UP'. Then press .

AL TUNING'. Then press .

Then press

FWD 1- B

MANUAL TUNING

→PROG. P55

CHANNEL 055 DECODER [OFF] SKIP [OFF] VIDEO MODE [SECAM]

SELECT END=EXIT

FWD 1- B

STOP C-LPLAY B-K

KL CHOOSE B

STOP C-LPLAY B-K

FWD 1- B

0..9

STOP C-LPLAY B-K

, select

the desired programme number that you want to use for the TV channel, e.g. 'P01'. Then

FWD 1- B

press .

STOP C-LPLAY B-K

and confirm with . Then enter the desired channel with

PROG P

FWD 1- B

PROG P–

0..9

STOP C-LPLAY B-K

FWD 1- B

at step 5.

STATUS/EXIT

How do I change 'VIDEO MODE'? If you want to change the video mode, select 'VIDEO MODE' with or Then, press

FWD 1- B

to select your desired

STOP C-LPLAY B-K

mode.

Using the satellite receiver

Satellite channels from a satellite receiver (connected to the scart socket AV2(DECODER) ) are received on the video recorder on programme number 'AV2' with

0.0.2

. You should select the satelite channels to be received by the satellite receiver directly on the receiver itself.

Follow TV (Automatic TV channels sorting)

When the automatic channel search function is activated, the TV channels are saved in a specific order. This may vary from the order of TV channels on the TV. This function changes the order of TV channels saved in the video recorder to match that of the TV. Make sure that the video recorder and the TV are connected by a scart cable.

1.Switch on the TV. If required, select the pro-

gramme number for the video recorder.

2.Press . The main menu will appear.

3.Select 'TUNER SET UP' with

4.Select 'FOLLOW TV' with or

5.'P:01' will appear in the video recorder display.

6.Select programme number '1' on the TV.

STOP C-L

and confirm with .

FWD 1- B

SELECT KL CHOOSE B

AUTO TUNING MANUAL TUNING

→FOLLOW TV

MOVE

END=EXIT

PLAY B-K

FWD 1- B

STOP C-LPLAY B-K

I cannot switch my TV set to programme number '1'

* If you have connected additional devices to socket AV2(DECODER), please disconnect these devices. Because of other connected devices, the TV set could switch to the programme number of the scart socket.

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