Philips VR 742, VR 740, VR840 User Manual

Table of Contents

1. Connecting the video recorder . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Important for the United Kingdom . . . . . . . . . . .4

Preparing the remote control for operation . . . . .4

Connecting your video recorder to the TV set . .4 Connecting with a scart cable and

‘Easy Link’ [VR840] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Connecting with a scart cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Connecting without a scart cable . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Audio output Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Connecting additional devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

2. Important notes for operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Navigation in the screen menu . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

The symbols on your video recorder display . . .7

3. Installing your video recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Preparation for use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Decoder allocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Manual TV channel search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Using the satellite receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Follow TV (Automatic TV channels sorting) . . .10

Automatic Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Sorting and clearing TV channels manually . . .11

Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Setting the RF out channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

4. Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Playing cassettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Playing back NTSC cassettes . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Displaying current tape position . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Searching for a tape position

with picture(scanning) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Still picture / slow motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Searching for tape position without picture

(forward wind and rewind) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Index search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Changing the picture setting

Smart picture [VR840] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Manual Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

5. Manual recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Recording without automatic switch-off . . . . . .15

Preventing accidental erasing . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Lining up recordings (assemble cut) . . . . . . . .15

Selecting the recording speed (SP or LP) . . . .16

Automatic controlled recording from

a satellite receiver (RECORD LINK) . . . . . . . .16

'Direct Record' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Switching 'Direct Record' on or off . . . . . . . . . .17

6. Programming a recording (TIMER) . . . . . . . . .18

General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Programming a recording (with the 'VIDEO Plus

Helpful Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Programming a recording (without the VIDEO Plus

Helpful Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Programming a recording with

'TURBO TIMER' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Helpful Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

How to check, or delete a programmed

recording (TIMER) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

How to change a programmed

recording(TIMER) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

NexTView Link [VR840] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

7. Other functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Switching the status display off or on . . . . . . . .22

Blue Background on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Automatic switch-off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Clock display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Selecting the sound channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

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

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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 lmprove Television and Radio Reception'.

Supplied accessories

• Operating instructions

• Remote control and batteries

• Aerial cable

VR740/07

VR742/07

VR840/07

VCR

[VR740/07]

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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

PA L

This video recorder is used for the recording and playback of VHS video cassettes. 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.

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.

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.

VIDEO Plus trademarks of Gemstar Development

Corporation. The VIDEO Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

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. Also, we suggest that you put a mark with your VCR MODEL NO..

MODEL NO. VR740/07, VR742/07,

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

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

+ and PlusCode are registered

VR840/07

Specifications

Voltage: 230-240V/50Hz Power consumption : 20W Power consumption (Standby): less than 3W

(PWR. in the display switched off)

Rewind time: approx. 70 seconds (cassette E-180) Dimensions in cm (WxDxH): 43.5x22.6x9.2 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)

1. Connecting the video recorder

2.Open the remote control's battery compart-

Important for the United Kingdom

This apparatus is fitted with an approved moulded 10 Amp plug. To change a fuse in this type of plug proceed as follows:

1.Remove fuse cover and fuse.

2.Fix new fuse which should be a

BS1362 3A,ASTA or BSI approved type.

3.Refit the fuse cover.

If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket outlets, it should be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted in its place.

If the mains plug contains a fuse, this should have a value of 3A. If a plug without a fuse is used, the fuse at t

he distribution board should not be greater than 3A.

The severed plug must be destroyed to avoid a possible shock hazard should it be inserted into a 13A socket elsewhere.

How to connect a plug:

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

BLUE- 'NEUTRAL' ('N') BROWN- 'LIVE' ('L')

4.The BLUE wire must be connected to the terminal

which is marked with the letter 'N' or coloured BLACK.

5.The BROWN wire must be connected to the termi-

nal which is marked with the letter 'L' or coloured RED.

6.Do not connect either wires to the earth terminal in

the plug which is marked with the letter 'E' or by the safety earth symbol

green-and-yellow. Before replacing the plug cover, make certain that the cord grip is clamped over the sheath of the lead-not imply over the two wires.

or coloured green or

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.

Ta ke the remote control and the enclosed

batteries (2 batteries).

ment and place the batteries in it as shown in

the picture and close the battery component. 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 and 'Easy Link' [VR840]

What is Easy Link?

Easy Link is a system which allows advanced communication between the different elements of the Audio and Video chain (TV, VCR, DVD, Dolby Surround amplifier etc...) If both your TV and your VCR are equipped with one of the following features: Easy Link, NextView Link, TV Link Smart Link, Q Link, Cinema Link (all compatible with one another), your VCR can exchange information with your TV. For example, the channels will automatically be transferred in the same order from your TV to your video recorder during the initial installation. Have the following cables ready: an aerial cable (1, supplied), a scart cable (2, not supplied).

L I N K

1.Switch off your TV set.

RF OUT

AV 1 (TV)

AERIAL

AUDIO OUTPUT

RF OUT

AV1(TV

)

RF OUT

AV 1 (TV)

AERIAL

AUDIO OUTPUT

RF OUT

AV 1 (TV)

AERIAL

AUDIO

OUTPUT

RF OUT

AV 1 (TV)

AERIAL

AUDIO

OUTPUT

AERIAL

AV1(TV

)

RF OUT

AV 1 (TV)

AERIAL

AUDIO OUTPUT

2.Remove the aerial

cable plug from your TV set. 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 set.

4.Plug in a scart

cable into the scart socket AV1 (TV) at the back of the video recorder and the scart socket on the TV set reserved for the video recorder operation (see TV set operating instructions).

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

Please see the operating instructions of your TV set to find out which socket supports 'Easy Link'.

5.Switch on the TV set.

6.Insert AC cable into the wall socket.

7.Switch on this video recorder.

8.The following screen will appear on the TV

screen.

PLEASE CONNECT AERIAL OR CABLE TO THE VCR

THEN...

+ KEY

PUSH P

OR...

FOR PLAY ONLY - PUSH PLAY

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 back of the video recorder.

2.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 set.

3.Plug one end of a

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

V 1 (TV)

AERIAL

AUDIO OUTPUT

AERIAL

RF OUT

scart socket.

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

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

Please configure this scart socket as InputOutput.

6.If the connection was properly made and

your TV was automatically switched to the programme number for the scart socket, you will see the following picture:

PLEASE CONNECT AERIAL OR CABLE TO THE VCR

THEN...

+ KEY

PUSH P

OR...

FOR PLAY ONLY - PUSH PLAY

Then, read the paragraph 'Preparation for use' in

RF OUT

AV 1 (TV)

AERIAL

AUDIO OUTPUT

AERIAL

RF OUT

AV 1 (TV)

AERIAL

AUDIO

OUTPUT

RF OUT

the chapter 'Installing your video recorder'.

My screen is empty

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

7.Save this programme number setting on your

TV set 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 an aerial cable ready (supplied).

1.Switch off your TV set.

2.Remove the aerial

cable plug from the aerial input socket of the TV set. 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 set.

4.Insert AC cable into the wall socket.

5.Switch on your TV set and select the pro-

gramme 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 'test image' appears.

PLEASE CONNECT AERIAL OR CABLE TO THE VCR

THEN...

+ KEY

PUSH P

OR...

FOR PLAY ONLY - PUSH PLAY

Audio output Connection

Prepare an audio cable (not supplied).

1.Switch off your audio amplifier.

2.Insert one end of

the audio cable into

the corresponding

red and white

AV1 (TV)

AUDIO

IR-SAT

OUTPUT

AERIAL

RF OUT

AUDIO OUTPUT

L/R socket at the

back of the video recorder and the other end

into the corresponding audio input socket at

the back of the audio amplifier.

Connecting additional devices

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

AV2 (DECODER)

AV1 (TV)

RF O

AV2(DECODER

)

I do not see a TV channel search picture

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

2. Important notes for operation

PWR

REC

Switching on

You can switch on the video recorder with the

STANDBY/ON

button.

Automatic switch-off

If the video recorder is not used for several minutes, it switches itself off automatically. This function can be deactivated (e.g. if you want to use the video recorder as a TV receiver). For more information, please read the section 'Automatic switch-off' in chapter 'Other functions'.

Time in the display

If you have switched the video recorder off with

STANDBY/ON

, the time will show in the display, e.g. '18:00'. If the clock has not been set, ' --:-- ' will appear.

Power consumption

The video recorder should always be connected to the mains so as not to affect the use of the TV or programmed recordings.

If the display has been switched off, your video recorder consumes less than 3W in stand-by.

Power outage/no power

Channel information remains saved for up to 10 year, the time and timer information is saved for up to 1 minute.

Navigation in the screen menu

You can check/change many functions and settings of your video recorder via the on-screen menu. The individual functions are selected, via the remote control as follows:

Call up the menu: with .

To select: with .

PLAY B-K

STOP C-L

To enter or change your selection: with the

number buttons or with .

0..9

To save or confirm: with . To cancel: with . To end: with .

CLEAR

STATUS/EXIT

SELECT KL CHOOSE B

→TIMER

RECORD SET UP VCR SET UP TUNER SET UP INITIAL SET UP

END=EXIT

PLAY B-K

FWD 1- B

STOP C-L

The symbols on your video recorder display

PWR. REC

These symbols can light up on your video recorder display:

When you keep your video recorder on.

When you have put a cassette in the video recorder.

Display of programme number of the TV channel / time / RF channel.

When you record.

When you have programmed a recording.

3. Installing your video recorder

Preparation for use

This chapter shows you how to prepare the video recorder for 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.Press

PROG P+

The automatic channel search starts.

PLEASE WAIT

START FINISH

❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚

❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚

If you connect the VCR to a TV equipped with Easy Link, the preset download will automatically be performed and the following OSD will appear on the TV [VR840 only].

PRESET DOWNLOAD

PLEASE WAIT...

2.'TIME' and 'DATE' will appear on the TV screen.

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

time with the number buttons .

0..9

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.

TIME --:--

DATE --/--/--

SMART CLOCK [ON]

END=EXIT

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

'MONTH' and 'YEAR' are correct.

5.When all information is correct, save by

pressing .

STATUS/EXIT

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.

PLAY B-K

2.Use or to select the

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

3.Press . The main menu will appear.

PLAY B-K

4.Use to select 'TUNER

SET UP'. Then press .

PLAY B-K

5.Use to select 'MANUAL

TUNING'. Then press .

PLAY B-K

6.Use to select

'DECODER'.

STOP C-L

FWD 1- B

STOP C-L

FWD 1- B

STOP C-L

MANUAL TUNING

PROG. P55 CHANNEL 055

→DECODER [OFF]

SKIP [OFF]

SELECT KL CHOOSE B END=EXIT

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