Philips VR870CC-L-P-07 User Manual

Table of contents

AIntroduction 2....................................

Dear Philips customer, 2....................................................................................

Specifications 3.....................................................................................................

Supplied accessories 3........................................................................................

Important notes regarding operation 4..........................................................

Special functions of your new video recorder 5..........................................

BConnecting the video recorder 7.....

Preparing the remote control for operation 7.............................................

Connecting your video recorder to the TV set 7........................................

Connecting with a scart cable and 'Easy Link' 8............................................

Connecting with a scart cable without 'Easy Link' 10..................................

Connecting without a scart cable 11...............................................................

Connecting additional devices 12.....................................................................

CInstalling your video recording 13...

Initial installation 13.............................................................................................

Decoder allocation 14........................................................................................

Manual TV channel search 15............................................................................

Using the satellite receiver 16...........................................................................

Sorting TV channels automatically (FollowTV) 17......................................

Automatic TV channel search (Autoinstall) 19.............................................

Monitor function 19............................................................................................

Sorting and clearing TV channels manually 20...............................................

Setting the time and date 21..............................................................................

DImportant notes for operation 22....

Navigation in the screen menu 22...................................................................

EPlayback 23........................................

Playing cassettes 23..............................................................................................

Playing back NTSC cassettes 24.......................................................................

Displaying current tape position 24.................................................................

Searching for a tape position with picture (scanning) 25............................

Still picture / slow motion 25............................................................................

Searching for tape position without picture (forward wind and

rewind) 26.............................................................................................................

Instant View 26.....................................................................................................

Automatic search for a tape position (index search) 26.............................

Automatic search for a blank space on the tape 27.....................................

Selecting picture settings (SMART PICTURE) 27.........................................

General information 29......................................................................................

Recording without automatic switch-off 29...................................................

Recording with automatic switch-off (OTR One-Touch-Recording) 30.

Preventing accidental erasing of cassettes 30................................................

Lining up recordings (assemble cut) 30...........................................................

Selecting the recording speed (SP or LP) 31.................................................

Automatic controlled recording from a satellitereceiver(RECORD

LINK) 32................................................................................................................

'Direct Record' 33...............................................................................................

Switching 'Direct Record' on or off 34...........................................................

HProgramming a recording

(TIMER) 35..............................................

General information 35......................................................................................

Programming a recording (with 'VIDEO Plus+') 35.....................................

Problems and solutions for programmed recordings 37............................

Programming a recording (without VIDEO Plus+) 38.................................

Problem solving for programmed recordings 39..........................................

Programming a recording with 'TURBO TIMER' 40....................................

Problems and solutions for programmed recordings 41............................

How to check, change or delete a programmed recording (TIMER) 42.

'NexTView Link' 42.............................................................................................

IOther functions 43............................

Changing the video (colour) system 43..........................................................

Child lock 44.........................................................................................................

Switching the on-screen display (OSD) off or on 44...................................

Switch off the clock display 45..........................................................................

Switching the remote control command 46..................................................

Continuous playback 47.....................................................................................

Automatic switch-off 48.....................................................................................

Using your video recorder remote control with your TV set 49............

Selecting the sound channel 50.........................................................................

JSuppressing interference 51.............

Optimising the modulator 51............................................................................

Switching the modulator on / off 52................................................................

KBefore you call an engineer 53.........

HOTLINE telephone numbers 53....................................................................

FEliminating picture interference 28.

Optimising tracking 28........................................................................................

Optimising still picture 28..................................................................................

GManual recording 29..........................

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VCR

VR 870CC/07 VR 870L/07 VR 870P/07

The remote control

* SMART: To adjust the picture settings during playback

STANDBY/ON m Switch on or off: To switch set on or off, interrupt menu function,

interrupt a programmed recording (TIMER)

CLEAR (CL) Delete: To delete last entry/Clear programmed recording (TIMER) SELECT Select: To select a function CHILD LOCK Child lock: To switch child lock on/off MONITOR TV monitor: To switch between TV reception and VCR playback 0-9 Number buttons:0-9 TURBO TIMER TurboTimer: To programme a recording with the function Turbo

Timer

TIMER k TIMER: To make a TIMER programming with VIDEO Plus+ 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 P ;q Select: To select the next line or programme number

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P =r Select: To select the previous line or programme number PLAY G Playback: To play a cassette

H Rewind: During STOP and STANDBY: rewind, during PLAYBACK:

reverse scanning

STOP h Pause/Stop: To stop the tape, except during TIMER-recording I Forward wind: During STOP and STANDBY: forward wind, during

PLAYBACK: forward scanning

INDEX E Index search: In combination with H / I : to search for previous

or next recording on the cassette

RECORD/OTR n Record: To record the TV channel selected at this moment STILL R Still picture:To stop the tape and show a still picture

Additional TV functions

qS TV volume: TV volume up Sr TV volume: TV volume down

TV y TV sound off: To switch the sound on or off TV m Standby: To switch off the TV qTV TV programme number:To select next programme number TV r TV programme number :To select previous programme number

Front of the device

STANDBY/ON m Switch on or off: To switch off or on, interrupt a function, interrupt a

programmed recording (TIMER)

PROGRAMME r Select: One line or programme number down PROGRAMME q Select: One line or programme number up RECORD n Record: To record the TV channel selected at this moment STOP/EJECT ? Pause/Stop, eject cassette:To stop the tape and eject the cassette RWD [ Rewind: During STOP and STANDBY: rewind, during PLAYBACK:

reverse scanning

PLAY G Playback: To play a cassette FWD ] Forward wind: During STOP and STANDBY: forward wind, during

PLAYBACK: forward scanning

The symbols on your video recorder display

These symbols can light up on your video recorder display:

This is where the current operating mode is shown as a symbol.

LP When you have switched on the LP (Long Play) function or when you

play a tape that has been recorded in LP (Long Play). When you have switched on the child lock. When a satellite recording has been programmed.

DEC When a decoder has been allocated to the TV channel (currently

selected programme number on the video recorder) you have currently selected on the video recorder.

When you play a cassette that has been recorded with hifi sound, or when a hifi sound is transmitted.

When you are making a recording.

k When you have programmed a recording or when a programmed

recording is being made.

D When you are programming daily recordings.

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W When you are programming weekly recordings.

When you have put a cassette in the video recorder.

DATE When the date of the programmed recording is shown. START When the start time of the programmed recording is shown. PROG. When the programme number of the programmed recording is shown. END When the end time of the programmed recording is shown. VPS/PDC Video Programming System / Programme Delivery Control: when a VPS

or PDC code is being transmitted. Display of programme number of the TV channel / tape position /

channel name / function. Tape position in seconds.

AIntroduction

Dear Philips customer,

Instruction manuals are usually very dry since they are technically-oriented and often poorly translated. I have been employed by Philips for this reason.

Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Phil. I will be guiding you through the instruction manual and try to be of help in operating your new device. At appropriate points along the way, I will be providing you with the following information:

Excuse me?

Here I will be explaining seemingly unimportant things.

I hope you have lots of fun with your new device.

Tip

Here I will be giving you instructions on functions that help make it easier to use your device.

Problem

Here I will help you to find the cause of problems and their solutions.

For experts

Here I will be giving you instructions on functions that are necessary for special applications.

Phil

P.S. If you have questions or if problems come up during operation, please see the helpful information in the chapter 'Before you call an engineer'. If this doesn't help you to resolve the problem, please call the customer support service for your country. The corresponding telephone numbers and e-mail addresses can be found on the last page of this instruction manual.

Introduction

Welcome to the large family of owners of PHILIPS VHS video recorders.

Thank you for buying a VR870CC/L/P/07 . 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.).

Your Philips team hopes that you will enjoy using your new video recorder.

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.

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

Specifications

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Voltage: 220-240V/50Hz Energy consumption : 16W Energy consumption (Standby): less than 4W (clock display switched off) Rewind time: approx. 100 seconds (cassette E-180)

Dimensions in cm (B/H/T): 38.0/9.3/26.0 Number of video heads :4 Number of video heads (HIFI):2 Recording/playback time: 4 hours (SP) (cassette E-240) 8 hours (LP) (cassette E-240)

Supplied accessories

Operating instructions Remote control and batteries Antenna cable Power cable Quick install guide Scart cable (Euro AV cable)

Introduction

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.

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.

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.

Introduction

Special functions of your new video recorder

Your PHILIPS video recorder is not just for recording and playing back VHS cassettes. It also has a whole range of special functions which will make the day-to-day use of your new video recorder much easier.

Philips has developed a system which produces the best possible playback quality. For old and often-used video cassettes, this system reduces interference. For new or high quality cassettes, it emphasises the details.

This function allows you to save the playback settings that suit you best. Select your own personal settings for this type of film you are currently watching.

Philips provides the best possible connection between your video recorder and other home cinema equipment.

When you connect your video recorder to your television and plug it into the wall socket, you will be welcomed with a screen menu. All you have to do is follow the instructions in the 'intelligent help line' for the next step. Enjoy the automatic TV channel search/save function and the automatic time setting.

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You can operate the main functions on your television using your video recorder remote control, even if your television is not a Philips.

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

Recordings made on your video recorder can be controlled by an external satellite receiver.

Your video recorder can ascertain which channel is currently playing on your television and record from it at the touch of a button.

The precision tape drive from Philips provides short rewind times and automatic tape length recognition.

Introduction

Simple programming system for video recorders. Makes programming as easy as making a telephone call. Simply enter the number code associated with your television programme. This number is located in your favourite television listings magazine.

VIDEO Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VIDEO Plus+ system is manufactured under licence 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.

MODEL NO. VR870CC/L/P/07

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

Introduction

BConnecting the video recorder

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 - described in the following section.

1 Take the remote control and the enclosed batteries (2 batteries).

2 Open the remote control's battery compartment 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 5 meters.

Connecting your video recorder to the TV set

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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 set 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.

When you install your video recorder for the first time, select one of the following options:

'Connecting with a scart cable and Easy Link'

If your TV set is equipped with 'Easy Link, NexTView, Megalogic, Datalogic,…' and you wish to use a scart cable.

Connecting the video recorder

What is Easy Link?

If your TV set is equipped with the following functions, e.g. Easy Link, NextView, Megalogic, Datalogic,… which are fully compatible with one another (TV set, video recorder, etc.), your video recorder can exchange information with your TV set. Please see your TV's operating instructions.

'Connecting with a scart cable without Easy Link'

If your TV set is not equipped with 'Easy Link, NexTView, Megalogic, Datalogic,…' and you are using a scart cable.

'Connecting without a scart cable' If you do not wish to use a scart cable.

Connecting with a scart cable and 'Easy Link'

Your video recorder can exchange information with your TV set using 'Easy Link'. Furthermore, your TV channels can be transferred in the same order from your TV set to your video recorder using 'Easy Link'.

Have the following cables ready: an aerial cable (1, supplied), a mains cable (2, supplied), a special scart cable (for Easylink) (3).

1 Switch off your TV set.

2 Remove the aerial cable plug from your TV set. Insert it into the

socket 2 at the back of the video recorder.

3 Insert one end of the supplied aerial cable into the socket TV 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 special scart cable (for Easylink) into the scart socket

EXT.1 AV. 1 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).

Connecting the video recorder

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 one end of the supplied mains cable into the mains socket

4 at the back of the video recorder and the other end into the wall socket.

7 A message appears on the screen announcing that the transfer has

started. The TV set transfers all saved TV channels, in the same order, to the video recorder. This may take several minutes.

When all the information has been transferred, the following appears on the TV screen: 'YEAR', 'MONTH', 'DATE', 'TIME'.

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CLOCK

YEAR è 2001 p MONTH 01 DATE 01 TIME 20:00 SMART CLOCK ON

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8 Check the year in line 'YEAR'. If required, please change the year with

the number buttons 0-9 on the remote control.

9 Select the next line using P ;q or P =r .

0 Check 'MONTH', 'DATE', 'TIME' and if required modify in the same

way.

A When all information is correct, confirm with OK .

The initial installation is now complete.

Connecting the video recorder

Connecting with a scart cable without 'Easy Link'

Have the following cables ready: an aerial cable (1, supplied), a mains cable (2, supplied), a scart cable (3).

1 Remove the aerial cable plug from your TV set. Insert it into the

socket 2 at the back of the video recorder.

2 Insert one end of the supplied aerial cable into the socket TV 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 EXT.1 AV. 1 at

the back of the video recorder and the other end into the suitable scart socket on your TV set reserved for the video recorder operation (see your TV's operating instructions).

My TV set 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 offers me a selection menu for the scart socket.

Select 'TV' as a connection source of this scart socket.

4 Switch on the TV set.

5 Insert one end of the supplied mains cable into the mains socket

4 at the back of the video recorder and the other end into the wall socket.

6 If the connection was properly made and your TV was automatically

switched to the programme number for the scart socket, e.g. 'EXT',

'0', 'AV', you will see the following picture:

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CONGRATULATIONS YOU NOW OWN A NEW PHILIPS VIDEO RECORDER

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a My screen is empty

b Many TV sets are switched to the programme number for the scart socket

by way of a control signal sent through the scart cable.

b 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).

Then, read the paragraph 'Initial installation' in the chapter 'Installing your video recorder'.

Connecting without a scart cable

Have the following cables ready: an aerial cable (1, supplied), a mains cable (2, supplied).

1 Switch off your TV set.

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2 Remove the aerial cable plug from the aerial input socket of the TV

set. Insert it into the socket 2 at the back of the video recorder.

3 Insert one end of the supplied aerial cable into the socket TV 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 one end of the supplied mains cable into the mains socket

4 at the back of the video recorder and the other end into the wall socket.

5 Switch on your TV set and select the programme number used for

video playback on your TV set (see your TV's operating instructions).

Which programme number is used for video recorder operation?

To ensure the stability of the television picture during cassette playback

(prevention of waves or streaks), special programme numbers have been set

aside on the TV for the use of video recorders. This is usually the highest

possible programme number, e.g. '12', '16', '99' or even programme number

'0'. For more information, please see your TV's operating instructions.

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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.

CONGRATULATIONS YOU NOW OWN A NEW PHILIPS VIDEO RECORDER

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a I do not see a 'test screen'

b Check the cable connections.

b The video recorder 'transmits' on the 583MHz frequency (channel 35)

Repeat the channel search on your TV set.

7 Save this programme number setting on your TV set for video

recorder operation.

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).

You can find more details in chapter 'Initial Installation'.

Connecting additional devices

You can connect additional devices such as decoders, satellite receivers, camcorders, etc. to the socket EXT.2 AV. 2 . Two audio sockets AUDIO OUT L R are located on the back of the video recorder (audio signal output left/right). These can be used to connect stereo systems.

Connecting the video recorder

CInstalling your video recording

Initial installation

AUTO INSTALL

SEARCHING

00 TV CHANNELS FOUND

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PLEASE WAIT...

This chapter shows you how to start the initial installation. 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 set.

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 Confirm the image on the TV screen by pressing the OK button on

the remote control.

Autoinstall starts. This picture will appear on the screen:

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

b Select channel 1 on the TV set. Can you see the saved TV channel on the

TV set? If not, check the cable connection of the aerial (aerial socket), video recorder, TV set.

b Please have patience.

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.

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2 When 'Autoinstall' is complete, 'STORED' will briefly appear on the TV

screen.

The initial installation is now complete. Check the date and time. Please read 'Setting the time and date' in this chapter.

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 commercially purchased or hired decoder without disturbances. You can connect such a decoder (descrambler) to this video recorder. The following function will automatically activate the connected decoder for the desired TV channel.

How do I allocate the decoder with Easy Link?

If your TV supports the 'Easy Link' function, the decoder must be allocated to

the respective TV channel on the TV (see TV operating instructions).

1 Switch the TV on. If applicable, select the programme number for the

video recorder operation.

2 Use the buttons P ;q , P =r on the video recorder or the

number buttons 0-9 on the remote control to select the TV channel which you would like to allocate the decoder to.

3 Press the button MENU on the remote control. The main menu will

appear.

MANUAL SEARCH

PROGRAMME NUMBER è P01 p S-CHANNEL NO CHANNEL NUMBER 21 DECODER OFF NICAM ON

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BBC1

4 Use the buttons P ;q or P =r to select the line 'MANUAL

SEARCH' and confirm with OK .

5 Use the buttons P =r or P ;q to select the line 'DECODER'.

6 Use the buttons Q or P to select 'ON' (Decoder switched on).

How can I switch off the decoder?

Use the button P on the screen to select 'OFF' (Decoder switched off).

7 Confirm with OK .

8 End with the button MENU .

The decoder has now been allocated to this TV channel. If this TV channel is chosen, the symbol 'DEC' will appear in the video recorder display.

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