Philips VR605 User manual

CONTENTS

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 6..............................

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

Channel number or frequency display 7...............

Satellitereceiver 7..................................

Special installationfunctions 7.......................

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

AutomaticTV channel search 8......................

Monitorfunction 8..................................

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

Settingthe language 9..............................

Settingthe time and date 9...........................

3. IMPORTANT NOTES FOR OPERATION 10..............

General information 10..............................

Saving energy 10...................................

Emergencyinterrupt 10..............................

The symbolson your video recorder display 10.........

Summaryofuserguide 11...........................

User guide (OSD) 11.................................

4. PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS 12..........................

Playinga cassette 12................................

PlayingNTSC cassettes 12...........................

Tape position indication 12...........................

Searching for tape position withthe picture (picture

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

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

Searching for tape position withoutthepicture(wind

and rewind) 13.....................................

InstantView 13.....................................

Automaticsearchfora tape position (indexsearch) 13..

Automaticsearchfora blank space on the tape 13.....

Selecting the picture setting(SMARTPICTURE) 13......

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

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

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

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

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..........................

Child lock 20.......................................

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

Switchingthe remotecontrolcommand 20.............

Continuousplayback 21.............................

Automaticswitch-off(tunermode) 21.................

Reducing picture disturbance(’optimizingthe

modulator’) 22......................................

Switchingoffthe modulator 22.......................

Selecting the sound track 22.........................

Using your video recorderremotecontrolwithyour

TV set 23..........................................

8. Before you call an engineer 24.......................

9. GLOSSARY 25......................................

Technical termsused 25.............................

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....................................

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IN BRIEF

The remote control

SMART SMART: To adjustthe picture setting during

playback

STANDBYm

CLEAR (CL)

MONITOR

TIMERk

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

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

Switching the TV system: To select the TV system

SYSTEM

while you record or play a cassette SP/LP: To select the recording speed (Standard Play/

SP/LP

Long Play) TV monitor : To switch between TV reception and

VCR playback Number buttons:0-9

0-9

Select: To select a function

SELECT

TIMER: To make a manual TIMER programming 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

P q

Select: One line down

P r

PLAYG

STOPh

INDEXE

nRECORD/OTR

STILLR

TV m qTV TV r

Playback : To play a recorded cassette Rewind : During STOP and STANDBY: rewind, during PLAYBACK: reverse scanning Pause/Stop: To stop the tape, except while a TIMER-recording is being made Forward wind: During STOP and STANDBY: forward wind, during PLAYBACK: forward

scanning Index search: In combination with H / I : to search for previous or next

recording on the cassette.

Record: To record the programme selected Still picture : To stop the tape and show a still picture

Additional TV functions TV volume: To regulate the TV volume up TV volume: To regulate the TV volume down TV sound off : To switch off/on the sound completely TV Switch off : To switch off the TV TV Programme number: TV programme number up TV Programme number: TV programme number down

Front of the set

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

PROGRAMMEr PROGRAMMEq

STOP/EJECT?

RECORDn

PLAYG

STILLR

Record: To record the programme selected Select: One line or programme number down. Select: One line or programme number up. Pause/Stop, eject cassette: To stop the tape and eject the cassette Playback : To play a cassette Rotary control: Turn left: during STOP and STANDBY: rewind, during PLAYBACK: reverse

scanning Turn right: during STOP and STANDBY: wind, during PLAYBACK: forward scanning

Still picture: To stop the tape and show a still picture 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 ’ Yellowsocket: Video inputsocket : To connect a camera recorderor video recorder

(programmenumber ’

E3’)

Back of the set

L AUDIO OUT R

4 Mainssocket:To connect themains cable

Audio output socket, left/right:To connect aHiFi-set

EXT.2 AV 2

EXT.1 AV 1

Scart socket 2: Toconnect a satellitereceiver, decoder, videorecorder, etc. (programme

E2’)

number ’

Scart socket 1: Toconnect the TVset (programme number’E1’) Aerial input socket: Toconnect the aerialcable

Aerial output socket: Toconnect the TVset

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 VR605/58

Congratulations!Younowownone of the most sophisticated

and simple-to-usevideorecorders(VCR)onthemarket.With thisVCR you can record and play VHS-standard cassettes.

Please take the time to read this operating manual before using your video recorder.

Safety instructionsand other notes

ADanger: High voltage!

Do notremove the top coveras there is a risk of an electrical shock!

AThe videorecorder does notcontain any components thatcan

be repairedby the customer.When the appliance isconnected to thepower supply thereare some components thatare constantlyoperational. To switchoff the video recorder completelyyou must disconnectit from the powersupply.

BMake surethat air can circulatefreely through theventilation

slotson the video recorder.

BMake surethat no objects orliquids enter thevideo recorder. If

liquidis spilt intoit, disconnect the videorecorder immediately fromthe power supply andcall the After-salesService for advice.

So that you can identify your machine in the event of theft, enter the serial number (PROD.NO)here.Theserialnumberis printed on the type plate fixed at the rear of the set.

MODEL NO. VR605/58

PROD.NO:......

Thisproduct complies withthe requirements of theDirective 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) :lessthan6W(Savingenergy

mode)

Voltage : 220-240V/50Hz Number of heads : 4 Video / 2 Audio Winding time:approx.100seconds(CassetteE-180) Recording/Playback time :SP(StandardPlay)4hours

(CassetteE-240)/LP(LongPlay)8hours(CassetteE-240)

BThe videorecorder should not beused immediately after

transportation from a cold toa hot area orvice versa, orin

conditionsof extreme humidity. Afterunpacking the video recorder,it should beallowed to acclimatize forat least three hoursbefore installation.

C Theseoperatinginstructions havebeen printed on nonpolluting

paper.

C Depositold batteries at therelevant collection points. C Pleasemake use of thefacilities available inyour country for

disposingof the packaging ofthe video recorder ina way that helpsto protect the environment.

C Thiselectronic equipment containsmany materials thatcan be

recycled.Please inquire aboutthe possibilities forrecycling yourold set.

DSHOWVIEW isa registered trademarkof Gemstar

DevelopmentCorporation. SHOWVIEW ismanufactured underlicencefrom GemstarDevelopment Corporation.

Special functionson your video recorder

Philipshasdevelopeda systemwhichproducesthebestpossibleplayback quality.Itreducesdisturbanceonold,wornvideocassettes,andemphasises the detail on very good quality cassettes.

This function allowsyouto savethe playbacksettingsthatsuityoubest.Select your own personal settingsforthetypeoffilmyouarecurrentlywatching.

When you connect your video recorder to your televisionand plug it into the mains,you willbe welcomed with an OSD picture. All you have to do is follow the instructionsinthe "intelligenthelpline"forthenextstep.EnjoytheAutomatic TV channel search/savefunctionand the automatic time adjustment.

You can operate the main functions on your television using your video recorder remote control,evenifyourtelevisionisnotaPhilipsone.

We guarantee that your video recorder willswitchtothenew millenniumwith no problems whatsoever.

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

This function automaticallytransfersall the televisionchannel settings onto your video recorder.

Your video recorder can ascertain which channel is currentlyplayingon your televisionandrecordfromitatthe touch of a button.

Simple programmingsystemforvideorecorders.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 Philipswithshortrewindtimesandautomatic tape length recognition.

1. HOW TO CONNECT YOUR VIDEO RECORDER

How to connect your video recorder tothe TV set

We recommend the use of a scart cable. This will give you the best pictureand sound quality.

When you installyourvideorecorderforthefirsttime,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’, if you are

not using a scart cable.

Connecting witha scart cable

f Insert one end of the mains cable into the mains socket

4 at the back ofthe video recorder and the other end

into the wall socket.

g If your TV set automatically switches to programme

number e.g.: ’EXT’, ’0’,or ’AV’,thistextwillappearonthe 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,selectthe programmenumberforthe video recordermanually (see instructionmanualTVset).

h Then read ’Initial installation’ in chapter ’INSTALLING

YOUR VIDEO RECORDER’.

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 ofthe video recorder.

c Plug one end of the aerial cable providedinto the 3

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

d Plug one end of the scart cable 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.

Connecting withouta 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 ofthe video recorder.

c Plug one end of the aerial cable providedinto the 3

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

Connecting adecoder or other equipment

You can connect additional equipment to the EXT.2 AV2 socket.Forexample:adecoder,a satellitereceiverora camera recorder. You can connect a hifi-stereo set to the socket

L AUDIO OUTR (audio output left/right).

d Insert one end of the mains cable into the mains socket

4 at the back ofthe video recorder and plug the other

end into the wall socket.

e Switch on your TV set and select the programme number

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

f Tune in the TV set until this picture appears.

DThe video recorder will now be sending a

welcoming texton channel 36 or 591MHz.

CONGRATULATIONS ON THE PURCHASE OF YOUR NEW PHILIPS VIDEO RECORDER

TO CONTINUE PRESS OK

g When the TV has been tuned read theparagraph ’Initial

installation’inthechapter’INSTALLINGYOURVIDEO RECORDER’.

2. INSTALLING YOUR VIDEO RECORDER

Initial installation

a Open 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.

d Select the language for the on-screen display (OSD) with

the P r or P q button. The display on the video recorder will only show English text.

e Confirm with the OK button.

’AutomaticTV channel search’ starts.Thispicturewill appear on the screen:

g Check if the TIME in line ’TIME’ is correct. If required,

change the time with the number buttons 0-9 on your remote control.

h Confirm with the OK button.

i Check ’YEAR’, ’MONTH’ and ’DATE’. Confirm each line

with the OK button.

j After you have confirmed the line ’DATE, the video

recorderwillswitchtostandby. The initial installationisnowcomplete.

DIf you have connected a decoder, you must install it

as described in the next section.

DIf you have connected a satellite receiver, please

read the section ’satellitereceiver’.

Allocating adecoder

Some TV stations willsend coded TV channels, that you can only watch when you use a decoder. You can connect such a decoder (descrambler)toyourvideorecorder.Withthe followingfunction,theconnecteddecoder will automatically be activated for the TV programme you want to watch.

SEARCH 00

Waituntilall TV channels have been found. This can take severalminutes.

f When all TV channels have been found, ’READY’ will

appear on the TV screen.

E ’TIME’, ’YEAR’, ’MONTH’, ’DATE’ will appear on the TV

screen.

TIME 20:00 YEAR 1999 MONTH 01 DATE 01

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-/+ 0-9 OK

a Switch 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 qP or P r buttons on the video recorderor the number buttons 0-9 on the remote control.

c Press the MENU button on the remote control. The main

menu will appear.

d Select the line ’MANUAL SEARCH’ with the qP or

P r button.

e Confirm with the OK button.

f Press the INDEX E button.’DEC’willappearin the

display.

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g Confirm with the OK button.

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