Philips VR600 Manual

CONTENTS

1. HOW TO CONNECT YOUR VIDEO RECORDER . . . . . . . . .		4	6.	PROGRAMMED RECORDING (TIMER) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	17
	How to connect your video recorder to the TV set . . . . .	4		’VPS’ (Video Programming System) and ’PDC’
	Connecting with a scart cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	4		(Programme Delivery Control) (UK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	17
	Connecting without a scart cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	5		Programming a recording (with ’VIDEO Plus+’) . . . . . . .	17
	Connecting a decoder or other equipment . . . . . . . . . . . .	5		Programming a recording (without ’VIDEO Plus+’) . . . .	18
2. INSTALLING YOUR VIDEO RECORDER		6		How to check or change a programmed recording
				(TIMER)	19
	Initial installation	6
				How to clear a programmed recording (TIMER)	19
	Allocating a decoder	6
	Manual TV channel search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	7	7.	ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	20
	Channel number or frequency display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	7		Child lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	20
	Satellite receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	7		Setting the on-screen display (OSD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	20
	Special installation functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	8		Switching the remote control command . . . . . . . . . . . . .	20
	Automatic TV channel allocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	8		Continuous playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	21
	Automatic TV channel search (Autoinstall) . . . . . . . . . . .	8		Automatic switch-off (tuner mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	21
	Monitor function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	9		Poor TV reception - Optimize the modulator . . . . . . . . .	21
	Sorting and clearing TV channels manually . . . . . . . . . . .	9		Switching off the modulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	22
	Setting the language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	9		Selecting the sound track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	22
	Setting the time and date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	9		Using your video recorder remote control with your
3. IMPORTANT NOTES FOR OPERATION		10		TV set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	22
	General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	10	8.	Before you call an engineer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	23
	Saving energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	10	9.	GLOSSARY	24
	Emergency interrupt	10
				Technical terms used	24
	The symbols on your video recorder display	10
	Summary of user guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	11
	User guide (OSD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	11
4.	PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	12
	Playing a cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	12
	Playing NTSC cassettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	12
	Tape position indication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	12
	Searching for tape position with the picture (picture
	search) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	13
	Still picture/Slow motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	13
	Searching for tape position without the picture (wind
	and rewind) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	13
	Instant View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	13
	Automatic search for a tape position (index search) . .	13
	Automatic search for a blank space on the tape . . . . .	13
	Picture interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	14
	Tracking during playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	14
	Tracking during still picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	14
	Cleaning the video heads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	14
5.	MANUAL RECORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	15
	Recording without automatic switch-off . . . . . . . . . . . .	15
	Recording with automatic switch-off (OTR
	one-touch-recording) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	15
	Protecting your recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	15
	Auto-assembling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	15
	Selecting the recording speed (SP or LP) . . . . . . . . . . . .	16
	Automatic recording from a satellite receiver (SAT
	RECORDING) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	16
	Switching on ’Direct Record’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	16

3

&

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IN BRIEF

The remote control

EJECT J

STANDBY m

CLEAR (CL)

SYSTEM

SP/LP

MONITOR

0-9

SELECT

TIMER k

MENU

OK

D

C

P q

P r

Eject: To eject a cassette

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

Delete : To delete last entry/Clear programmed recording (TIMER)

Special function: For instance, to switch on the test picture

SP/LP : To select the recording speed (Long Play/Standard Play)

TV monitor : To switch between TV reception and VCR playback

Number buttons: 0 - 9

Select: To select a function

TIMER: To make a manual TIMER programming with VIDEO Plus+ or to alter or clear a programmed TIMER

Menu : To call up or end main menu

Store/Confirm: To store or confirm entry

Select: Cursor left

Select: Cursor right

Select: One line up

Select: One line down

PLAY G Playback : To play a recorded cassette

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

STOP h Pause/Stop: To stop the tape, except while a TIMER-recording is being made

IForward wind: During STOP and STANDBY: forward wind, during PLAYBACK: forward scanning

INDEX E Index search: In combination with [ / I : to search for previous/next recording on the cassette.

RECORD/OTR n Record: To record the programme selected

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

Additional TV functions

Sq TV volume: TV volume up

Sr TV volume: TV volume down

TV y TV sound off : To switch the sound on or off

TV m Switch off : To switch off the TV

TV q TV Programme number: TV programme number up

TV r TV Programme number: TV programme number down

&

Front of the set

Back of the set

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

RECORD n Record: To record the programme selected at this moment

PROGRAMME r Programme number Minus: Programme number down

PROGRAMME q Programme number Plus: Programme number up

STOP/EJECT ? Pause/Stop, eject cassette: To stop the tape and eject the cassette

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

IForward wind: During STOP and STANDBY: forward wind, during PLAYBACK: forward scanning

PLAY G Playback : To play a recorded cassette

Sockets at the lefthand corner on the front:

White and red socket: Audio input socket left/right : To connect a camera recorder or video recorder (programme number ’E3’)

Yellow socket: Video input socket : To connect a camera recorder or video recorder (’E3’)

4Mains socket: To connect the mains cable

AUX OUT L R Audio output socket, left/right : To connect a HiFi-set

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’)

2Aerial input socket: To connect the aerial cable

3Aerial output socket: To connect the TV set

Remote codes

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

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PHILIPS VR600/07

Congratulations! You now own one of the most sophisticated and simple-to-use video recorders (VCR) on the market. With this VCR you can record and play VHS-standard cassettes.

Please take the time to read this operating 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 recorder does not contain any components that can be repaired by the customer. When the appliance is connected to the power supply there are some components that are constantly operational. To switch off the video recorder completely you must disconnect it from the power supply.

BMake sure that air can circulate freely through the ventilation slots on the video recorder.

BMake sure that no objects or liquids enter the video recorder. If liquid is spilt into it, disconnect the video recorder immediately from the 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 vice versa, or in conditions of extreme humidity.

After unpacking the video recorder, it should be allowed to acclimatize for at least three hours before installation.

CThese operating instructions have been printed on nonpolluting paper.

CDeposit old batteries at the relevant collection points.

CPlease 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.

CThis electronic equipment contains many materials that can be recycled. Please inquire about the possibilities for recycling your old set.

D VIDEO Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VIDEO Plus+ system 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.

VR600/07

PROD.NO: . . . . . .

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

Interference

The Department of Trade and Industry operates a Radio Investigation Service to help TV licence holders improve reception of BBC and ITC programmes where these are being spoilt by interference.

If your dealer cannot help, ask at a Main Post Office for the booklet ’How to Improve Television and Radio Reception’.

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 / 2 Audio

Winding time: approx. 100 seconds (Cassette E-180)

List of accessories

•Operating instructions

•Remote control and batteries

•Aerial cable

•Mains cable

•Quick install quide

•Scart cable (AV-Euro cable)

•Cover for the Audio/Video sockets

1

Special functions on your video recorder

Philips has developed a system which 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 television and plug it into the mains, you will be welcomed with an OSD picture. All you have to do is follow the instructions in the "intelligent help line" for the next step. Enjoy the Automatic TV channel search/save function and the automatic time adjustment.

You can operate the main functions on your television using your video recorder remote control, even if your television is not a Philips one.

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

Recordings made on your video recorder can be controlled by an external satellite receiver.

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

Your video recorder can ascertain which channel is currently playing on your television and 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 listings magazine.

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

2

1.HOW TO CONNECT YOUR VIDEO RECORDER

Important for the United Kingdom

This machine is fitted with an approved moulded 13 Amp plug. To change a fuse in this type of plug, please follow these instructions.

a Take off the fuse cover and take out the fuse.

bPut in a new fuse which should be a BS1362 3A, A.S.T.A. or BSI approved type.

c Refit the fuse cover.

If the plug fitted is not suitable for your socket, cut it off and fit another type.

If the plug you fit contains a fuse, it should be a 3Amp fuse. If you fit a plug which does not need a fuse, make sure the fuse on your fuse box is not greater than 5 Amps.

DNote: Please destroy the plug you have cut off so that it cannot be used in a 13 Amp socket somewhere else.

How to connect a plug

The wires in the lead from the video recorder are coloured as follows.

*Blue - ’neutral’ (’N’).

*Brown - ’live’ (’L’).

dConnect the blue wire to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter ’N’ or coloured black.

eConnect the brown wire to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter ’L’ or coloured red.

fDo not connect either of the wires to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter ’E’, the symbol \or coloured green or green and yellow.

Before you refit the plug cover, make sure that the grip at the bottom of the plug is clamped over the plastic cover of the lead, not just over the two wires.

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 install your video recorder for the first time, please read:

EIf your TV set has a scart socket and you are using a scart cable, please read the section ’Connecting with a scart cable’.

EThe section ’Connecting without a scart cable’, if you are not using a scart cable.

Connecting with a scart cable

a Switch off the TV set.

b Remove the aerial cable plug from your TV set and insert it into the 2 socket at the back of the video recorder.

c Plug one end of the aerial cable provided into the 3 socket on the video recorder and the other end into the aerial input socket on your TV set.

d Plug one end of the scart cable into the EXT.1 AV 1 scart socket at 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.

4

AUX OUT L R

fInsert one end of the mains cable into the mains socket 4 at the back of the video recorder and the other end

into the wall socket.

gIf your TV set automatically switches to programme number e.g.: ’EXT’, ’0’, or ’AV’, this text will appear on the TV screen:

eSwitch on your TV set and select the programme number that you have chosen for video playback (see instruction manual TV set).

fTune in the TV set in the UHF wave band until the

following picture appears.

D The video recorder will now send on channel CH35/ frequency 583MHz:

CONGRATULATIONS ON THE PURCHASE OF YOUR NEW PHILIPS VIDEO RECORDER

TO CONTINUE PRESS OK

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 programme number for the video recorder manually (see instruction manual TV set).

hThen read ’Initial installation’ in chapter ’INSTALLING YOUR VIDEO RECORDER’.

DIf you were using a video recorder before, you will probably need to retune the ’video channel’ on your TV to obtain this picture.

gThen read ’Initial installation’ in the chapter ’INSTALLING YOUR VIDEO RECORDER’.

Connecting without a scart cable

Connecting a decoder or other equipment

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

You can connect a hifi-stereo set to the socket (audio output left/right).

a Switch off the TV set.

b Remove the aerial cable plug from your TV set and insert it into the 2 socket at the back of the video recorder.

c Plug one end of the aerial cable provided into the 3 socket on the video recorder and the other end into the aerial input socket on your TV set.

dInsert one end of the mains cable into the mains socket 4 at the back of the video recorder and plug the other

end into the wall socket.

5

2.INSTALLING YOUR VIDEO RECORDER

Initial installation

Allocating a decoder

aOpen up the battery compartment of your remote control and place the batteries in it as shown in the picture.

b Close the battery compartment.

c Confirm the picture on the TV screen with the OK button on the remote control.

dIf you have connected the aerial to the video recorder, press the OK button. ’Autoinstall’ starts. This picture will appear on the screen:

AUTOINSTALL 00

Wait until all TV channels have been found. This can take several minutes.

eWhen ’AUTOINSTALL’ is complete, ’READY’ will appear

on the TV screen.

D If the autoinstall procedure is interrupted by the standby button, press the MENU button to obtain the welcome screen again.

fTo end, press the MENU button.

The initial installation is now complete.

Check the time and date. Please read ’Setting the time

and date’ in this chapter.

D If you have connected a decoder, you must install it

as described in the next section.

D If you have connected a satellite receiver, please read the section ’satellite receiver’.

Some TV stations will send coded TV channels, that you can only watch when you use a decoder. You can connect such a decoder (descrambler) to your video recorder. With the following function, the connected decoder will automatically be activated for the TV programme you want to watch.

aSwitch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for the video recorder.

b Choose the television channel on which you wish to use the decoder with the P q or P r buttons on the video recorder or the number buttons 0-9 on the remote control.

cPress the MENU button on the remote control. The main menu will appear.

d Select the line ’MANUAL SEARCH’ with the P q or P r button.

e Confirm with the OK button.

fPress the INDEX E button. ’DEC’ will appear in the display.

CH21

g Confirm with the OK button.

hTo end, press the OK button again. Then, press the

STANDBY m button.

This channel is now assigned to the decoder.

6