Philips VR750-07 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 . . . . .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) . . . .9

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

Sorting TV channels manually . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

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

Setting the RF out channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

4. Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Playing back cassettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Playing back NTSC cassettes . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Displaying current tape position . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Searching for a tape position

with picture(scanning) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Still picture / slow motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Searching for tape position without picture

(forward wind and rewind) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Index search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Smart picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Manual tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

5. Manual recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Recording without automatic switch-off . . . . . .14

Preventing accidental erasing . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Lining up recordings (assemble cut) . . . . . . . .14

Selecting the recording speed (SP or LP) . . . .14

Automatic controlled recording from

a satellite receiver (RECORD LINK) . . . . . . . .15

'DIRECT RECORD' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Switching 'DIRECT RECORD' on or off . . . . . .16

Copying a video tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

6. Programming a recording (TIMER) . . . . . . . . .17

General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Programming a recording
(with the VIDEO Plus
Programming a recording

(without the VIDEO Plus+ system) . . . . . . . . . .18

Programming a recording with

'TURBO TIMER' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Problems and solutions for

programmed recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

How to check, or delete a programmed

recording (TIMER) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

How to change a programmed

recording(TIMER) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

7. Other functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Switching the status display off or on . . . . . . . .21

Blue Background on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Automatic switch-off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Clock Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Selecting the sound channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

8. Before you call an engineer . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

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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.

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VR750/07

VR752/07

VCR

[VR750/07]

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.).

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

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

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do

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not expose this device rain or moisture!

The video recorder does not contain any compo-

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nents that can be repaired by the customer.
Please leave all maintenance work for qualified
personnel.

As soon as the video recorder is connected to

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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

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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

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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

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device (candles, etc.).

Make sure that children do not place any foreign

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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+and PlusCode are registered
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. VR750/07 VR752/07

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

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

Specifications

Voltage: 220-240V/50Hz
Power consumption: max.25W
Power consumption (Standby): less than 3W
Rewind time:
Dimensions in cm (WxDxH): 43.5x22.6x9.2
Number of video heads : 4
Number of audio heads (HI-FI): 2
Recording/playback time:

3 hours (SP) (cassette E-180)
6 hours (LP) (cassette E-180)

68-78 seconds (cassette E-180)

Supplied accessories

• Operating instructions

• Remote control and 2 batteries

• Aerial cable

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1. Connecting the video recorder

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.

1.

2.Fix new fuse which should be a

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BS1362 3A,ASTA or BSI approved type.

3.Refit the fuse cover.

3.

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 the distribution board should
not be greater than 3A.

The severed plug must be destroyed to avoid a
possible shock hazard, or 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 ter-

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

5.The BROWN wire must be connected to the

5.

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

6.Do not connect either wires to the earth ter-

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minal in the plug which is marked with the let­ter 'E' or by the safety earth symbol
coloured green or green-and-yellow.

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

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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.

1.

Ta ke the remote control and the enclosed

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batteries (2 batteries).

2.Open the remote control’s battery compart-

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ment and place the batteries in it as shown in
the picture and close the battery compart­ment.

The remote control is now ready to use. Its
range is approximately 7 metres.

Connecting your video recorder to
the TV

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.

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Connecting with a scart cable

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Have the following cables ready:

- One aerial cable (1, supplied)

- One scart cable (2, not sup­plied)

1.Remove the aerial cable

1.

plug from your TV.
Insert it into the
AERIAL at the back
of the video
recorder.

2.Insert one end of the

2.

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.

3.Plug one end of a

3.

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

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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.

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5.Insert AC cable into the wall socket.

5.

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
scart socket.

Please configure this scart socket as Input­Output.

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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...

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PUSH P

OR...

FOR PLAY ONLY - PUSH PLAY

Then, read the section 'Preparation for use' in
the chapter 'Installing your video recorder'.

My screen is empty

• Many TVs are switched to the programme
number for the scart socket by way of a con­trol signal sent through the scart cable.

• If the TV does not automatically switch to the
scart socket programme number, manually
change to the corresponding programme num­ber on your TV (see your TV’s operating
instructions).

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Connecting without a scart cable

Have an aerial cable ready (supplied).

1.Switch off your TV.

1.

2.Remove the aerial cable plug

2.

from the aerial input socket of
the TV. Insert it into the AERI­AL at the back of the
video recorder.

3.Insert one end of

3.

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.

4.Insert AC cable into

4.

the wall socket.

5.Switch on your TV and select the programme

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number used for video playback on your TV
(see your TV’s operating instructions).

6.Start the TV’s channel search manually as if

6.

you wanted to save a new TV channel until
the next screen appears. (see your TV’s oper­ating instructions).

PLEASE CONNECT AERIAL OR
CABLE TO THE VCR

THEN...

+ KEY

PUSH P

OR...

FOR PLAY ONLY - PUSH PLAY

I do not see the message screen

• Check the cable connections.

• Repeat the channel search on your TV.

7.Save this programme number setting on your

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TV for video recorder operation.
Then, read the section 'Preparation for use' in
the chapter 'Installing your video recorder'

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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).

Audio output Connection

Prepare an audio cable (not supplied).

1.Switch off your audio amplifier.

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2.Insert one end of the audio cable into the cor-

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responding red and
white AUDIO OUT­PUT L/R socket at
the back of the video

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recorder and the
other end into the
corresponding audio input socket at the audio
amplifier.

Connecting additional devices

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

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Programme numbers of 'AV2' scart socket
and FRONT A/V CONNECTORS

If you are using the scart socket AV2 (DECODER),
select programme number

'AV2 ' with 0.0.2.

If you are using the FRONT A/V CONNECTORS,
select programme number

'AV3' with 0.0.3.

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2. Important notes for operation

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Switching on

You can switch on the video recorder with the

STANDBY/ON

yy

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

yy

, 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 1
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 .

SELECT KL CHOOSE B

→TIMER

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

END=EXIT

To select: with or .

MENU

STOP C-LPLAY B-K

To enter or change your selection: with the

number buttons or with or

STOP C-L

0..9

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

CLEAR

STATUS/EXIT

PLAY B-K

FWD 1- B

The symbols on your video recorder
display

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.

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3. Installing your video recorder

3.Check 'TIME'. If required, change the time-

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.

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1.Confirm with .

1.

The automatic TV channel search starts.

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 frequen-

cy 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.

2.The clock setting display appears on the TV

2.

screen.

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PLEASE WAIT

START FINISH

❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚

END=EXIT

❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚

TIME --:--

DATE --/--/--

SMART CLOCK [ON]

3.

with the number buttons .

4.Check 'DAY', 'MONTH' and 'YEAR'. If

4.

required, change them with the number but­tons .

5.When all information is correct, save by

5.

pressing .

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

1.

programme number for the video recorder
operation.

2.Use or to select the programme

2.

number which you would like to allocate the
decoder to.

3.Press . The main menu will appear.

3.

4.Use or to select 'TUNER

4.

SET UP'. Then press .

5.Use or to select 'MANU-

5.

AL TUNING'. Then press .

6.

Use

6.

'DECODER'.

7.Use to select 'ON'

7.

(Decoder switched on).

How can I switch off the decoder?

Use to select 'OFF' (Decoder
switched off).

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0..9

STATUS/EXIT

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MENU

PLAY B-K

0..9

P-P

or

MANUAL TUNING

PROG. P55
CHANNEL 055

→DECODER [OFF]

SKIP [OFF]

SELECT KL CHOOSE B
END=EXIT

FWD 1- B

FWD 1- B

STOP C-L

FWD 1- B

STOP C-LPLAY B-K

STOP C-LPLAY B-K

0..9

FWD 1- B

to select

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