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 the mains power from the unit, but switches operating current on or off only.
•The rating plate is on the rear of the unit.
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Description of Controls ......................................................................................... |
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Front Panel .................................................................................................. |
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Remote Control (For VR888/55) ................................................................ |
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Remote Control (For VR788/55) ................................................................ |
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Rear Panel ................................................................................................... |
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Display Window .......................................................................................... |
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On-Screen Display ...................................................................................... |
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Getting Connected Up ......................................................................................... |
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VCR to TV Connection (For VR888/55) .................................................. |
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VCR to AV TV Connection (For VR888/55) ............................................ |
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VCR to TV Connection (For VR788/55) ................................................... |
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VCR to AV TV Connection USING SCART CABLE (For VR788/55) .... |
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Setting Up ............................................................................................................. |
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Setting the Video Channel ........................................................................ |
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Menu Operations ....................................................................................... |
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Initial Setup ............................................................................................... |
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Manual Channel Setting ............................................................................ |
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Selecting Colour Mode ............................................................................. |
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Basic Operations .................................................................................................. |
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Playback .................................................................................................... |
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Recording .................................................................................................. |
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One Touch Recording (OTR) .................................................................... |
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Index Search ............................................................................................. |
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Automatic Operations ............................................................................... |
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Advanced Operations .......................................................................................... |
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Selecting Monitor Sound .......................................................................... |
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Using On-Screen Display ......................................................................... |
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Picture Control .......................................................................................... |
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Special Effect Playbacks ........................................................................... |
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Tracking Adjustments ............................................................................... |
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SHOWVIEW Set up (For VR888/55) ...................................................... |
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Timer Recording Using SHOWVIEW (For VR888/55 Only) .................. |
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Timer Recording ....................................................................................... |
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Tape Duplication (For VR888/55) ............................................................ |
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Tape Duplication (For VR788/55) ............................................................ |
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Operating Other Manufacturers’ TV (For VR888/55 Only) ........................... |
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Before Requesting Service .................................................................................. |
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Specifications ........................................................................................................ |
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WARNING
Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment void the user’s authority to operate it.
PAL NTSC
Introduction
Congratulations on purchasing your new VCR.
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 handsomely in terms of improved results, and avoiding of costly mistakes.
Positioning
Do not place the VCR directly 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.
IMPORTANT
Audio-Visual 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.
/ G-CODE
With this VCR, the G-Code system is identified as “ShowView”.
ShowView is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation. The ShowView system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
G-Code is a registered trademark of
Gemstar Development Corporation. The G-Code system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
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DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS
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Cassette Compartment |
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2 STILL/PAUSE 8button
Stops the tape during recording (pause) or playback (still picture). ( P.16, P.19) Press again to resume normal recording. Press PLAY 3to resume normal playback.
Activates slow motion picture when pressed for more than 2 seconds during playback.
5REC (record)/OTR ¶button
•Starts recording when pressed once. ( P.16)
•Starts a recording for 30 minutes to 9 hours long when pressed for more than once. The shut-off time increases in 30 minute intervals. ( P.17)
6 STOP/EJECT 7/ 0button
Stops the tape when the tape is running. ( P.16)
Press again to eject the cassette when the tape is not running. ( P.16)
7 PLAY 3button
Starts normal playback. ( P.16)
8 AUDIO/VIDEO input jacks
For connecting another VCR or a portable video camera. ( P.22, P.23)
9 COLOUR MODE button
Selects the colour mode both for playback and recording. ( P.15)
10 Display window
See page 9.
11 IR (infrared) remote sensor
Receives the signal from the (IR) remote control.
12 MENU/EXIT button
Display the main menu.
Press again to exit from the menu operations. ( P.13)
13 CHANNEL /5buttons
•Changes the channels on the VCR. Release at a desired channel.
•Moves the cursor up and down when using the menus. ( P.13)
•Adjusts the tracking during playback, still picture, and slow motion picture. ( P.19)
14 REW (Rewind) 1button
ONLY FOR VR788/55:
•Rewinds the tape when the tape is not running. ( P.16)
•Starts reverse rapid visual search during playback. ( P.16)
15 FF (Fast forward) ¡button
ONLY FOR VR788/55:
•Fast forwards the tape when the tape is not running. ( P.16)
•Starts forward rapid visual search during playback. ( P.16)
16 Shuttle Ring
ONLY FOR VR888/55:
•Rewinds or fast forwards the tape when the tape is not running. ( P.16)
•Starts reverse or forward rapid visual search during playback or still picture mode. ( P.16)
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DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS (CONTINUED)
Remote Control (For VR888/55 ONLY)
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Using this remote control to operate TV
You can use this remote control to operate PHILIPS TV and other manufacturers’ TV, see page 24.
1 CBL/DBS button
Does not function for this model.
2 POWER button
Before using this button, press VCR or TV to select your target component.
•After pressing VCR:
–Turns the VCR on or off.
–Sets the VCR for an unattended recording (timer recording) after timer settings are completed.
( P.20, P.21)
•After pressingTV, turns the TV on or off.
3 VCR/TV button
Does not function for this model.
4 SPEED button
Selects the tape speed for recording SP, LP or SLP. During playback, the tape speed is automatically selected (SP, LP or SLP). ( P.16, P.20, P.21,P.22)
SP, LP : For PAL signal SP, SLP : For NTSC signal
5 STILL/SLOW – button
During a slow motion picture, adjust the playback speed in the reverse direction. ( P.19)
6 PLAY 3/ 5button
Before using this button, press VCR or TV to select your target component.
•After pressing VCR:
–Starts normal playback. ( P.16)
–Moves up the cursor when using the menus. ( P.13)
•For some PHILIPS TVs:
After pressing TV, operates the TV’s menus.
7 1(Rewind) / 2button
Before using this button, press VCR or TV to select your target component.
•After pressing VCR:
–Rewinds the tape. Also, during playback, starts rapid reverse visual search. ( P.16)
–Goes back to the previous menu screen when using the menus. ( P.13)
•For some PHILIPS TVs:
After pressing TV, operates the TV’s menus.
8STOP 7/ button
•Stops the tape. ( P.16)
•Moves down the cursor when using the menus. ( P.13)
9VOL (volume) 5/ buttons
Changes the TV volume.
Release at desired volume.
10 EXIT/STATUS button
Before using this button, press VCR or TV to select your target component.
•After pressing VCR:
–Displays the time counter, present time, channel number, and remaining tape length. ( P.18)
–Exits from menu operations when using the menus. ( P.13)
•After pressingTV:
For some PHILIPS TVs:
–Displays the TV’s on-screen information.
–Exits from TV’s menu operations when using the TV’s menus.
For other manufacturers’ TVs:
Functions as the ENTER button if your TV requires pressing ENTER after selecting a channel number.
11 SKIP SEARCH button
Skips playback for 30 seconds by time counter reading.
When pressed more than once up to 4 times, the search time increase in 30second intervals up to 2 minutes.
( P.18)
12 JOG/SHTL (Shuttle) button and lamp
Activates the jog dial and shuttle ring on the remote control when the lamp (the button itself) is lit. ( P.19)
13 Shuttle ring
Starts reverse or forward rapid visual search during playback or still picture mode. ( P.16, P.19)
14 TV button
Makes the remote control ready for operating the TV.
15 VCR button
Makes the remote control ready for operating the VCR.
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16 EJECT 0button
Ejects the cassette. ( P.16)
17 Number buttons
(0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9)
Before using these buttons, press VCR or TV to select your target component.
•Press to select a channel on the VCR or TV.
To select channels 1 to 9, press 0 then the channel you want. For example, for channel 4, press 0 then
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•Also used to programme the Timer Recordings. ( P.20, P.21)
18 CLEAR button
Erases unwanted timer programmes. ( P.20, P.21)
19 STILL/SLOW
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Stops the tape during recording (pause) or playback (still picture) temporarily. ( P.16, P.19)
Press again to resume normal recording. Press PLAY 3to resume normal playback.
Activates slow motion picture when pressed for more than 2 seconds during playback.
23 CH (channel) 5/ button
Before using this button, press VCR or
TV.
•After pressing VCR, changes the channels on the VCR. Release at a desired channel.
•After pressingTV, changes the channels on the TV. Release at a desired channel.
24 TIMER button
Display the Timer Recording menu. ( P.20, P.21)
25 AUDIO/MUTE button
Selects sound output mode. ( P.18) Turns off the TV sound.
26 INDEX 4/ ¢buttons
Locates an index marked at the beginning of every recording. ( P.17)
27 REC (record)/OTR button
•Start recording when pressed once. ( P.16)
•Starts a recording for 30 minutes to 9 hours long. When pressed more than once, the shut-off time increases in 30-minute intervals. ( P.17)
28 Jog dial
Advances or reverses the picture frame by frame in the still picture mode. ( P.19)
Note:
The following buttons will light for 10 seconds when you press one of them.
•PLAY 3
•STOP7
•¡(Fast forward)
•1(Rewind)
•VOL (ume) 5/
•CH (annel) 5/
20 STILL/SLOW + button
During a slow motion picture, adjust the playback speed in the forward direction. ( P.19)
21 ¡(Fast forward) / 3/OK button
Before using this button, press VCR or TV to select your target component.
•After pressing VCR:
–Fast forward the tape. Also during playback, starts rapid forward visual search. ( P.16)
–Selects the items on the menus or goes to the next menu screen when using the menus. ( P.13)
•For some PHILIPS TVs:
After pressing TV, operates the TV’s menus.
22 MENU button
Before using this button, press VCR or TV to select your target component.
•After pressing VCR, calls up the main menu. ( P.13)
•For some PHILIPS TVs:
After pressing TV, calls up the TV’s main menu.
To insert the batteries:
1 Remove the battery compartment lid from the bottom of the remote control.
2 Install two AA batteries — R6(SUM-3)/AA — matching polarity indicated inside the battery compartment.
3 Replace the lid.
Note:
This remote control and batteries are supplied accessories.
Check to make sure they are included.
Also, check “Specifications” to see what other accessories are included.
CAUTION On Battery Replacement
Do not mix old and new batteries. (Also never mix alkaline batteries with manganese batteries.)
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DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS (CONTINUED)
Remote Control (For VR788/55)
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Using this remote control to operate other components
You can use this remote control to operate most of the PHILIPS TVs.
1 CBL/DBS button
Does not function for this model.
2 POWER button
Before using this button, press VCR or TV to select your target component.
•After pressingVCR:
–Turns the VCR on or off.
–Sets the VCR for an unattended recording (timer recording) after timer settings are completed.
( P.20, P.21)
(For some Philips TV only:)
• After pressingTV, turns the TV on or off.
3 VCR/TV button
Does not function for this model.
4 SKIP SEARCH button
Skips playback for 30 seconds by time counter reading.
When pressed more than once up to 4 times, the search time increase in 30second intervals up to 2 minutes.
( P.18)
5 VOL (volume) 5/ buttons
For some Philips TV only:
Changes the TV volume. Release at desired volume.
6 STILL/SLOW
button
Stops the tape during recording (pause) or playback (still picture) temporarily. ( P.16, P.18)
Press again to resume normal recording. Press PLAY 3to resume normal playback.
Activates slow motion picture when pressed for more than 2 seconds during playback.
7 1(Rewind) / 2button
Before using this button, press VCR.
•After pressing VCR:
–Rewinds the tape. Also, during playback, starts rapid reverse visual search. ( P.16)
–Goes back to the previous menu screen when using the menus. ( P.13)
8 SLOW/BACK – button
During a slow motion picture, adjust the playback speed in the reverse direction. ( P.19)
9 EXIT/STATUS button
Before using this button, press VCR.
•After pressing VCR:
–Displays the time counter, present time, channel number, and remaining tape length. ( P.18)
–Exits from menu operations when using the menus. ( P.13)
10 SPEED button
Selects the tape speed for recording SP, LP, or SLP. During playback, the tape speed is automatically selected (SP, LP or SLP). ( P.16, P.20, P.21)
SP, LP : For PAL signal SP, SLP : For NTSC signal
11 REC (record)/OTR button
•Start recording when pressed once. ( P.16)
•Starts a recording for 30 minutes to 9 hours long. When pressed more than once, the shut-off time increases in 30-minute intervals. ( P.17)
12 TV button
Makes the remote control ready for operating the TV.
13 VCR button
Makes the remote control ready for operating the VCR.
14 EJECT 0button
Ejects the cassette. ( P.16)
15 CH (channel) 5/ button
Before using this button, press VCR or
TV.
• After pressingVCR, changes the channels on the VCR. Release at a desired channel.
For some Philips TV only:
• After pressingTV, changes the channels on the TV. Release at a desired channel.
16 PLAY 3/ 5button
Before using this button, press VCR.
•After pressing VCR:
–Starts normal playback. ( P.16)
–Moves up the cursor when using the menus. ( P.13)
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17 ¡(Fast forward) / 3/OK button
Before using this button, press VCR.
•After pressing VCR:
–Fast forward the tape. Also during playback, starts rapid forward visual search. ( P.16)
–Selects the items on the menus or goes to the next menu screen when using the menus. ( P.13)
18 STOP 7/ button
•Stops the tape. ( P.16)
•Moves down the cursor when using the menus. ( P.13)
19 SLOW/FORWARD + button
During a slow motion picture, adjust the playback speed in the forward direction. ( P.19)
20 MENU button
Before using this button, press VCR.
• After pressing VCR, calls up the main menu. ( P.13)
21 TIMER button
Display the Timer Recording menu. ( P.20, P.21)
22 Number buttons
(0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9)
Before using these buttons, press VCR.
•Press to select a channel on the VCR. To select channels 1 to 9, press 0 then the channel you want. For example, for channel 4, press 0 then
4.
•Also used to programme the Timer Recordings. ( P.20, P.21)
23 CLEAR button
Erases unwanted timer programmes. ( P.20, P.21)
24 AUDIO/MUTE button
For some Philips TV only:
Turns off the TV sound.
25 INDEX 4/ ¢buttons
Locates an index marked at the beginning of every recording. ( P.17)
To insert the batteries:
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Note:
This remote control and batteries are supplied accessories.
Check to make sure they are included. Also, check “Specifications” to see what other accessories are included.
CAUTION On Battery Replacement
Do not mix old and new batteries. (Also never mix alkaline batteries with manganese batteries.)
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DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS (CONTINUED)
Rear Panel (For VR888/55 only)
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1 AC (alternating current) power cord
Connect the AC power cord to an AC outlet.
2 AUDIO IN (input) jack
For connecting to the audio output jack on another VCR or a portable video camera. ( P.22)
3 AUDIO OUT (output) jack
For connecting to the audio input jack on a TV or another VCR. ( P.10)
4 ANT. (antenna) IN (input) terminal (from Antenna)
Connect your antenna or Cable to this terminal. ( P.10)
Rear Panel (For VR788/55 only)
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3 ANT. (antenna) IN (input) terminal (from Antenna)
Connect your antenna or Cable to this terminal. ( P.11)
4 RF OUT (output) terminal (to TV)
Use the supplied RF coaxial cable to connect this terminal to the UHF/VHF input terminal on the TV. ( P.11)
1 AC (alternating current) |
2 AV1 IN/OUT terminal |
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Connect the AC power cord to an AC outlet.
For connecting to the AV terminal on TV or another VCR. ( P.11, P.23)
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“L-F” appears for the front panel connectors or “L-1” appears for the rear panel connectors.
On-Screen Display
The following information (VCR operating status) appears on the TV screen. ( P.18)
Operation mode |
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Note on the displayed information
•The time counter and remaining tape length will not be correct when playing back an NTSC tape.
•When you playback a thin tape like an E- 160 cassette tape or compact video cassette tape (VHS-C), the remaining tape length will flash.
•Even if “ON SCREEN MODE” is set to “OFF” Receiving broadcast and Index no. displays will still appear.
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