Philips VR605/58 User Manual

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

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

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

CONTENTS

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The remote control

SMART SMART: To adjust the picture setting during

playback

STANDBYm

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

CLEAR (CL)

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

SYSTEM

Switching the TV system: To select the TV system
while you record or play a cassette

SP/LP

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

MONITOR

TV monitor : To switch between TV reception and
VCR playback

0-9

Number buttons:0-9

SELECT

Select: To select a function

TIMERk

TIMER: To make a manual TIMER programming or to
alter or clear a programmed TIMER

MENU

Menu : To call up or end main menu

OK

Store/Confirm: To store or confirm entry

D

Select: Cursor left

C

Select: Cursor right

P q

Select: One line up

P r

Select: One line down

PLAYG

Playback : To play a recorded cassette

H

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

STOPh

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

I

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

INDEXE

Index search: In combination with H / I :to search for previous or next
recording on the cassette.

nRECORD/OTR

Record: To record the programme selected

STILLR

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

Additional TV functions

qS

TV volume: To regulate the TV volume up

Sr

TV volume: To regulate the TV volume down

y

TV sound off : To switch off/on the sound completely

TV m

TV Switch off : To switch off the TV

qTV

TV Programme number: TV programme number up

TV r

TV Programme number: TV programme number down

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Front of the set

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

RECORDn

Record: To record the programme selected

PROGRAMMEr

Select: One line or programme number down.

PROGRAMMEq

Select: One line or programme number up.

STOP/EJECT?

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

PLAYG

Playback : To play a cassette

o

Rotary control: Turn left: during STOP and STANDBY: rewind, during PLAYBACK: reverse
scanning
Turn right: during STOP and STANDBY: wind, during PLAYBACK: forward scanning

STILLR

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 ’

E3’)

Yellowsocket:Videoinput socket : To connectacamerarecorder or video recorder
(programmenumber’

E3’)

Back of the set

4 Mainssocket:To connect the mains cable

L AUDIOOUTR

Audio outputsocket,left/right : To connect aHiFi-set

EXT.2 AV2

Scart socket2:Toconnect a satellite receiver,decoder,videorecorder,etc. (programme
number ’

E2’)

EXT.1 AV1

Scart socket1:Toconnect the TV set (programmenumber’E1’)

2

Aerial inputsocket:To connect the aerial cable

3

Aerial outputsocket:To connect the TV set

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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

Remote codes

3103 166 21961

8392/001 VR800/02

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Congratulations!You now own one of the most sophisticated
and simple-to-usevideo recorders (VCR) on the market. 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 instructions and other notes

ADanger:High voltage!

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

AThevideo recorder does not contain anycomponents that can

be repaired by the customer. When the appliance is connected
to the power supply there are some components that are
constantlyoperational. To switch off the videorecorder
completelyyou must disconnect it from the power supply.

BMakesure that aircan circulate freelythrough the ventilation

slotson the video recorder.

BMakesure that no objects or liquidsenter the videorecorder. If

liquidis spilt into it, disconnect the video recorder immediately
fromthe power supplyand call the After-sales Service for
advice.

BThe video recorder shouldnot be used immediately after

transportation from a coldto a hot areaor vice versa,or in

conditionsof extreme humidity.
Afterunpacking the videorecorder, it should be allowed to
acclimatize for at least three hours before installation.

C These operating instructions have been printed onnonpolluting

paper.

C Depositold batteries at the relevant collectionpoints.
C Pleasemake use of the facilities availablein your country for

disposingof the packagingof the video recorder in a way that
helpsto protect the environment.

C Thiselectronic equipment contains many materialsthat can be

recycled.Please inquire about the possibilitiesfor recycling
yourold set.

DSHOWVIEWis a registeredtrademark of Gemstar

DevelopmentCorporation. SHOWVIEWis manufactured
underlicence from GemstarDevelopment Corporation.

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

MODEL NO. VR605/58

PROD.NO:......

Thisproduct complies with the requirementsof the Directive
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) : 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)
Recording/Playback time :SP (Standard Play) 4 hours

(CassetteE-240) / LP (Long Play) 8 hours (Cassette E-240)

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PHILIPS VR605/58

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Special functions on your video recorder

Philipshasdevelopeda systemwhich producesthe best possibleplayback
quality.Itreducesdisturbance on old, worn video cassettes,and emphasises
the detail on very good quality cassettes.

This function allowsyouto savethe playbacksettingsthat suit you best. Select
your own personal settingsfor the typeof filmyouare currentlywatching.

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 instructionsin the "intelligenthelp line" for the next step. Enjoy the Automatic
TV channel search/savefunctionand the automatic time adjustment.

You can operate the main functions on your television using your video recorder
remote control,evenifyourtelevisionis not a Philipsone.

We guarantee that your video recorder willswitchto the new millennium with
no problems whatsoever.

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

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

Your video recorder can ascertain which channel is currentlyplayingon your
televisionand record fromitat the touch of a button.

Simple programmingsystemfor video recorders. 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 Philipswithshortrewind times and automatic
tape length recognition.

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How to connect your video recorder to the
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 scartsocketand 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 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

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 Switchon the TV set.

f Insertone 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.

g If your TV set automatically switches to programme

number e.g.: ’EXT’, ’0’,or ’AV’,thistextwill appear on the
TV screen:

CONGRATULATIONS ON THE
PURCHASE OF YOUR NEW
PHILIPS VIDEO RECORDER

TO CONTINUE PRESS OK

DIfyourTV set does not switch to programme number

e.g.: ’EXT’, ’0’,or ’AV’ automatically,select the
programmenumberforthe video recordermanually
(see instructionmanual TV set).

h Then read ’Initial installation’in chapter ’INSTALLING

YOUR VIDEO RECORDER’.

1. HOW TO CONNECT YOUR VIDEO RECORDER

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Connecting without 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

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

d Insertone 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.

e Switchon 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 willnow 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 the paragraph ’Initial

installation’in the chapter’INSTALLINGYOUR VIDEO
RECORDER’.

Connecting a decoder or other equipment

You can connect additional equipment to the EXT.2 AV 2
socket.Forexample: a decoder, a satellitereceiveror a
camera recorder.
You can connect a hifi-stereo set to the socket

L AUDIO OUT R (audio output left/right).

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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 batterycompartment.

c Confirmthe pictureon 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 Confirmwith the OK button.

’AutomaticTV channel search’ starts.This picture will
appear on the screen:

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

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

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

h Confirmwiththe OK button.

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

with the OK button.

j Afteryou have confirmedthe line ’DATE, the video

recorderwillswitchto standby.
The initial installationis now complete.

DIfyou have connected a decoder, you must install it

as described in the next section.

DIfyou have connected a satellite receiver,please

read the section ’satellitereceiver’.

Allocating a decoder

Some TV stations willsend 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
followingfunction,the connected decoder will automatically
be activated for the TV programme you want to watch.

a Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme

number for the video recorder.

b Choose the televisionchannel 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 Pressthe 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 Confirmwith the OK button.

f Pressthe INDEX E button.’DEC’ will appear in the

display.

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g Confirmwiththe OK button.

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