Philips VR650 User Manual
VR654/50
PHILIPS
2 Table of Contents
Safety Precautions
WARNING: DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDE
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
•The POWER button does not completely shut off
mains power from the unit, but switches operating
current on and off.
•The rating piate and the safety caution are on the
rear of the unit.
Getting Started
Description of Controls.................................3-5
Before Using Your VCR
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Hook Up Your VCR......................................7-8
Turn On Your VCR
Set the Clock
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Play a Tape......................................................10
Record on a Tape
Record One Channel/See Another
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On Screen Displays.........................................13
Doing More
One Touch Recording (OTR)
Timer Recording
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Special Playback Features........................17-18
Re-Recording (Tape Duplication)
Tape Operation...............................................20
TV Code Setting
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Re-Setting Your VCR’s Tuner
MTS (Multi-Channel Television Sound)
Broadcast Stereo System
VHS Hi-Fi Stereo Sound System
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Introduction
Congratuiations on purchasing your new VCR (Video
Cassette Recorder). It is one of the most sophisticated
yet simpie-to-use home video recorders you can buy.
It will give you many hours of enjoyment, whether you
use it for playing back prerecorded cassettes of your
favourite films, or for recording TV programs which
you would otherwise have missed. Aiternatively, you
may find it an invaluabie business aid.
You can't wait to get it working, but before you do,
spare a few moments to read this brief introduction to
the world of video recording, it may repay you
handsomeiy in terms of improved results, or avoiding
of costly mistakes.
Your VCR is prepared for reception of NTSC
programs.
IMPORTANT
Audio-Visuai material may consist of copyrighted
works which must not be recorded without the
authority of the owner of the copyright.
Please refer to relevant laws in your country.
Information You May Need
Notes on Operations
Before Requesting Service
Specifications
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What is a video recorder?
Simply, it is a machine which stores pictures and
sound on magnetic tape. This VCR uses VHS
cassettes, and since VHS is the most popular video
system in the world, there are plenty to choose from.
Suffice it to say that a cassette from another kind of
VCR cannot be used on this VCR. Ensure that you
only buy VHS cassettes of the best quality to get the
best results from this VCR.
The VCR is a television receiver in its own right. When
you record a TV program, it is being received by the
video recorder, not by your TV set. This means that
you can record one TV program on the VCR while you
watch another which is being received by the TV set.
Your VCR has two big enemies: other electrical
machines, and condensation. Read the instructions for
instaliation carefuily, with special regard to the
proximity of other eiectricai devices, and make sure
that you never, either during installation or ever in the
future — put a cassette, still cold from your shopping
basket or car, into the VCR without first ietting it stand
in the room for at ieast two hours to acciimatize.
Positioning
Do not piace the VCR directiy on top of, or
underneath, your TV set. Ensure that there is at least
20 cm between the VCR and the TV set, and that air
can circulate freely through the ventilation openings of
the VCR.
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Description of Controls 3
Front Panel
1 POWER Button
Press to turn the VCR (Video Cassette Recorder) on and
off. To set the VCR for unattended recordings after timer
settings have been completed.
2 Cassette Compartment
Where the video cassette is inserted.
3 Wireless Remote Sensor
Receives the signal from the (wireless) remote control.
4 STOP/EJECT Button
Press to stop the tape. Press again after the tape has
stopped to eject the cassette.
5 PLAY Button
• Press to play back a tape.
• Press to release the Slow or Search mode and return to
playback.
6 FF (Fast Forward)/SEARCH Button
Press to move the tape forward rapidly. Also, during
playback, press this button for rapid forward visual
search.
7 CHANNEL UP/DOWN Buttons
Press to scan up or down through the VCR’s channels.
8 REW(ind)/SEARCH Button
Press to rewind tapes. Also, during playback, press this
button for reverse visual search.
9 TVA/CR Button
Press to select the signal source that your TV receives.
TV position
(VCR indicator on the display panel: OFF)
To watch TV or to watch one program while recording
another.
VCR position
(VCR indicator on the display panel: ON)
To watch a tape, monitor a recording, or watch a TV
broadcast selected with the VCR’s channel selector.
10 REC(ord) Button
Press to start recording.
11 Front AUDIO/VIDEO IN(put) jack
For audio and video input connection from another VCR
or a portable video camera.
VCR Display Panel
12 VCR Indicator
Lights up when the VCR mode is selected.
13 OTR Indicator
Lights up when the One Touch Recording (OTR) feature
is in use.
14 Timer Indicator‘TIMER”
Lights up when the VCR is set for unattended recording.
15 Digital Clock/Counter Indicator
After setting the clock, the present time is displayed.
When a tape is inserted, the tape counter is displayed.
16 Channel/Input Signal Indicator
Shows the channel number. (“L” means External Line
Input Signal is selected.)
Select Line mode by pressing NUMBER buttons 0-0.
To exit Line mode, press any other number, for example, 0-2.
17 Sound Program Indicator
Lights up when a Stereo or 2nd audio program is received.
ST - receiving Stereo program
SAP - receiving 2nd audio program
18 Mode Indicator
Displays which feature the VCR is currently performing.
REC - Recording
PLAY - Playback
PAUSE - Still, Slow, Record-Pause
19 Memory Indicator
Lights up when the Memory function is selected.
20 Speed Indicator “SP,” “SLP”
Shows the tape speed during recording and playback
(“SP”or“SLP”).
SP - Standard Play
SLP - Super Long Play
21 Cassette-Inside Indicator
Lights up when there is a cassette in the unit.
4 Description of Controls (conf d)
Rear Panel Remote Control Transmitter
22 AC (Alternating Current) Power Cord
Connect to a household outlet.
23 AUDIO IN(put) Jacks
For audio input connection from the output jack of a
portable video camera, another VCR, or another audio
source.
24 AUDIO OUT(put) Jacks
For connection to the audio input connector on a TV,
another VCR, or an audio tape recorder.
25 VIDEO OUT(put) Jack
For video output connection to a TV or another VCR.
26 VIDEO IN(put) Jack
For video input connection from the output jack of a
portable video camera, another VCR, or another video
source.
27 CH3/CH4 Switch
Set to channel 3 or 4 (whichever is not used for regular
TV broadcasting in your area) to use your TV as a screen
for your VCR. See “Hook Up Your VCR.”
28 RF OUT(put) Jack (out to TV set)
Use the supplied cable to connect this terminal to the
UHFA^HF input terminal on your TV set.
29 ANT(enna) IN(put) Jack (in from Antenna)
Connect your antenna or cable to this terminal.
30 TV POWER Button
Press to turn TV power ON or OFF.
31 MUTE Button
Press to instantly reduce the TV’s sound level. Press
again to return to previous setting.
32 VCR POWER Button
Press to turn VCR power ON or OFF. Also, used to set
the VCR for unattended timer recording.
33 VOLUME UP/DOWN Buttons
Press “ A ” or “ V” to increase or decrease the TV’s
sound volume.
34 SKIP SEARCH Button
Press during playback mode to skip forward 30 seconds
on tape coimter. Press up to 4 times consecutively to skip
up to 2 minutes on the tape counter. VCR will
automatically return to Playback mode.
35 TV CHANNEL UP/DOWN Buttons
Press “ A ” or “ V” to scan up or down through the TV
channels. Release at desired channel.
36 PLAY Button
• Press to play back a tape.
• Press to release the Slow or Search mode and return to
playback.
37 REW(ind)/SEARCH Button
Press to rewind the tape at high speed. Also, during
playback, press this button to view the picture in rapid
reverse visual search. .
38 FF (Fast Fonward)/SEARCH Button
To move the tape forward at high speed. Also, during
playback, press this button for rapid forward visual
search.
Description of Controls (cont’d) 5
Remote Control Transmitter
45 JOG/SHUniE Button
Press to use the Jog Dial or the Shuttle Ring.
46 STATUS Button
Press this button to display the time counter, time,
function, and channel number.
47 CLEAR Button
• To erase incorrect or unwanted data in on-screen
menu operation.
• To reset the tape counter. “0:00:00” will appear on the
TV screen.
48 Jog/Shuttle Light
Lights up when the JOG/SHUTTLE button is pressed.
49 Jog Dial
Turn this dial while in the Still mode clockwise for jog
control. The tape moves forward frame-by-frame at the
speed with which the dial is turned. Frame by frame
playback is not possible in the reverse direction.
50 Shuttle Ring
Turn this ring while in the Play or Still mode in either
direction.
The farther the ring is rotated, the faster the search speed.
Releasing the ring stops the picture in the Still mode.
51 REC(ord) Button
Press to start recording.
39 Tape SPEED Button
Press to select recording speed (SP, SLP). In playback,
the tape speed is automatically selected (SP, LP, SLP).
40 STOP Button
Press to stop the tape.
41 PAUSE/STILL Button
• Press once to temporarily stop the tape during
recording (Pause).
• Press once to freeze the tape picture during playback
(Still).
• Press again when you want to resume normal
playback or recording.
42 VCR CH(annel) UP/DOWN Buttons
Press “ A ” or “ V ” to scan up or down through the
VCR’s channels. Release at desired channel.
43 NUMBER Buttons
(0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 and 9)
Use for channel selection, on-screen menu selection,
clock setting, program setting, etc. For selecting channels
1 to 9, first press “0” button and then press “1” to “9.”
(100)
Press this button first when selecting channels 100 and
higher.
44 MENU Button
Press to call up the on-screen menu display.
52 TRACKING Buttons
In the Play and Slow modes, when playing a tape, press
TRACKING “ A ” or “ V ” button to adjust the tracking.
53 ONE TOUCH RECORDING (OTR) Button
Select the channel and press this button to start an
immediate recording 30 minutes to 9 hours long. Each
press delays the shut-off time by 30 minutes. Power shut
off is automatic.
54 SLOW/VAR(iable) SLOW Buttons
First press the SLOW button during SP or SLP playback
to view a slow-motion picture. The speed can be varied
from about 1/6 to about 1/30 of normal speed with the
VAR(iable) SLOW button.
55 GO-TO Button
This button can make search easier by allowing you to
skip back or ahead on a tape. Press this button and select
desired counter number with NUMBER buttons,
followed by PLAY/STOP button.
56 TVA/CR Button
Press to select the signal source that your TV receives.
TV position
(VCR indicator on the display panel: OFF)
To watch TV or to watch one program while recording
another.
VCR position
(VCR indicator on the display panel: ON)
To watch a tape, monitor a recording, or watch a TV
broadcast selected with the VCR’s channel selector.
57 MEMO(ry) Button
Press to memorize the tape position at which the counter
was reset to “0:00:00.”
Your VCR
Load The Batteries as Follows:
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Battery Replacement Caution
• Do not mix old and new batteries. (Also never mix alkaline batteries with manganese batteries.)
NOTE:
This remote control and batteries are supplied accessories. Please check to make sure they are included.
Also, check the Specifications to see what other accessories are included.
Typ0s of Video Cassettes and Tape Speeds
You can change the recording speed for a tape using the Tape SPEED button.
2 Recording speeds: SP, SLP
3 Playback speeds: SP, LP, SLP
In this VCR, use only tapes with the IVHSI mark. The chart below shows the recording/playback time for 3 types of tapes (T160,
T120,T60).
Tape Speed Selector Position
Type of Tapes
SP (Standard Play)
LP (Long Play)(Playback only)
SLP (Super Long Play)
* During Playback, the VCR selects the tape speed, SP, LP, or SLP, automatically.
T160 T120
2 Hours 40 Minutes
5 Hours 20 Minutes 4 Hours
8 Hours
Maximum Record/Playback Time
2 Hours
6 Hours
T60
1 Hour
2 Hours
3 Hours
Erabe Protection
Cassettes have a Record Tab to ensure that recordings are not accidentally erased.
• To prevent accidental erasure: • To record again:
VCR Tape Cassette—
Break off the tab with a screwdriver.
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Please Read and Relax
Please read all the instmctions for each feature before attempting that
feature. For example, read all the steps for Timer Recording (pages
15-16) before doing a Timer Recording.
Cover the hole with
cellophane tape.
Now, turn the page to begin hooking
up your VCR.
Hook Up Your VCR 7
VCR to TV Connection
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Step 1: Disconnect the Antenna or Cable from Your TV.
Connect Your Antenna or Cable to Your VCR.
Back of VCR
Step 3 I Connect Your VCR to Your TV.
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Antenna or Cable
AC Power Cord of VCR
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plug the other end into the TV.
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Use the supplied conversion plug if
necessary.
RF Coaxial Cable
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8 Hook Up Your VCR (conf d)
Selept Channel 3 or 4
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Set the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR to channel
3 or 4. To operate the VCR with your TV, set your TV to the
same channel. For example, if your switch is set to chaimel 3
(CH3), turn your TV to channel 3.
To avoid local interference, the CH3/CH4 switch position you
choose should correspond to the local TV channel that is not
used or least used.
If both are used, select the channel that gives you the best
picture when playing a tape.
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Back of VCR
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Now, turn ON the VCR’s power to see if you have made the right connections.
Turn On Your VCR
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I Make sure
the batteries are loaded in the remote control and the connections
have been completed before continuing to the steps below.
At the TV
I Turn the TV on. Set the TV to the same chaimel as the switch on
the back of the VCR (CH3/CH4).
Chpose Your Language
Press the VCR POWER button.
• The VCR (Video Cassette Recorder) Power will
come on.
The language select menu appears, asking you
' whether you prefer to have messages displayed
on your TV screen in English or in Spanish.
Press the NUMBER 1 button if you want English.
Press the NUMBER 2 button if you want Spanish.
Press the MENU button to continue to the next step.
• To change your selection later on, see the instructions on page 13.
TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN
1 ENGLISH
2 ESPAÑOL
MAKE SELECTION OR
PUSH MENU TO CONTINUE
Sefting the VCR’s Tuner
Press the VCR CH(annel) UP button to start
automatic tuner setting.
• “AUTO SET PROCEEDING, PLEASE WATT”
will be displayed on the TV screen. If you made
all connections properly, the local channels that
are receivable in your area will be automatically
placed in your VCR’s tuner.
(If the tuner has already been set, press the STOP button.)
• When completed, “AUTO SET COMPLETED” will be displayed
and the VCR will tune in to the lowest receivable channel.
• If proper antenna or cable connections were not made, “NO TV
SIGNALS” will be displayed. Please make connections and press
the VCR CH(annel) UP button again.
AUTO SET PROCEEDING
PLEASE WAIT
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Now, turn to the next page and set the
VCR’s clock
Set the Clock 9
o set your VCR to the present day and time, follow steps 1-4 below. Once set, your VCR (Video Cassette Recorder)
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will maintain the time in its internal clock, and will make timer recording possible.
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• your VCR and TV are connected and turned on.
• the VCR indicator says “VCR”.
• to make each entry within 10 seconds, otherwise the VCR will exit
the Clock Set mode and you will have to start over.
Select the Clock Set Mode
Press the MENU button. Then press the 5
button to select “CLOCK SET’ from the
menu screen.
Set the Time & AM or PM
I First, press two NUMBER buttons for the hour, then two NUMBER
buttons for the minutes, and finally press “1” for AM or “2” for PM.
For example, for 10:30 PM, press the NUMBER buttons 1-0,3-0,2.
When setting the clock for the first time, entries that do not
match the VCR’s internal calendar will cause a “?” to appear.
Always enter “0” before any single-number entries.
To make corrections, press the CLEAR button repeatedly to move
back to an item then enter the correct number.
Set the Month, Day & Year
Press two numbers for the month, two
TIME 10 JO PM
MONTH
numbers for the day, and two numbers for
the year.
For example, for July 1,1994, press the
TO CORRECT PUSH CLEAR
TO END PUSH MENU
NUMBER buttons 0-7,0-1,9-4.
TIME 10 30 PM
DATE 07/01/94
FRI
TO CORRECT PUSH CLEAR
TO END PUSH MENU
Start the Clock
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Press the MENU button.
Clock starts and the screen returns to the program you were on.
To display the time, press the STATUS button.
To Reset the Clock
Press the MENU button. The TV and VCR must be on and the VCR
in the “VCR” mode. The menu screen will appear. Press the
NUMBER 5 button and follow the clock set
guide to re-enter the new date and time.
TO SELECT PUSH NO SHOWN
1 PROGRAM
2VCRSETUP
3 TUNER SET UP
4 INPUT SELECT
5 CLOCK SET
6 DAYLIGHT SAV TIME
TO END PUSH MENU
Power failures can cause you to lose your clock setting placed in the
VCR’s memory. Should this happen, repeat steps on pages 8 and 9
before doing anything else.
Your VCR should now be properly set-up.
Go to the next page and try playing a tape.
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