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Philips VR9185 User's Manual

1. 05 PROGRAMMED RECORDING TIMER VPS Video Programming System and PDC Programme Delivery Control Programming a recording with VIDEO Plus Programming a recording without VIDEO Plus How to check or change a programmed recording TIMER andate aaa Saori a a A O RAA How to clear a programmed recording TIMER NexTView Link opia pinan i saena paana ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS naaa Changing the TV system Child TOCK m ssiterni ant een dad eieaa dea Switching the on screen display OSD on or off Switching to 16 9 wide screen picture Switching the remote control command Continuous playback 0c ccc ee eee ee Automatic switch off tuner mode Reducing picture disturbance Switching off the modulator 05 Using your video recorder remote control with your TV set Manual audio control 0 20020000e Recording audio only cc c cece eens Audio dubbing 0 0 cece cece eee eee Selecting the sound track eeeeaeee Synchronous editing synchro edit Connecting the video recorder and the camera NEL aAa NEE cn te bbe a cin AN ee Starting synchro edit 0 cee cece e eee Variant 1 the video recorder is to control the camera recorder eee cece eee eee ees Variant 2 the camera recorder is to control the VIDEO TECOMM
2. B Confirm with the gt button gt If you have put a cassette in the machine which is not registered in the Tape Manager select the line TM MEMORY with the P button 4 Inthe line CASSETTE NUMBER you can select a different cassette number with the gt or e button A list of the titles on the selected cassette will be displayed on the screen ames EE TAPE MANAGER TM FIND A TITLE CASSETTE NUMBER BBC NEWS JAMES BOND 007 EMPTY 5 Select the title EMPTY with the FP Jor FP button The time remaining to the end of the cassette is displayed next to the title EMPTY 6 Confirm with the button gt If the required cassette has not been inserted into the video recorder for example INSERT CASSETTE NUMBER XXX will appear on the screen Put the required cassette in the machine Once the video recorder has found the position on the tape it will stop automatically Editing the title The title of a recording is automatically recorded if it is broadcast by the television channel Otherwise the date and time of the recording are stored as the title You can edit the title according to your own personal wihses 1 Press the TAPE MANAGER button on the remote control 2 Selectthe EDIT A TITLE line Confirm with the button A listing of all the recordings on the cassette in the machine will be displayed on the screen gt In line CASSETTE NUMBER you ca
3. 9 Rotary control turn left during STOP and STANDBY rewind during PLAYBACK reverse scanning turn right during STOP and STANDBY wind during PLAYBACK forward scanning Behind the flap at the lefthand corner on the front LAUDIO R Audio input socket left right To connect a camera recorder or video recorder programme number E3 VIDEO Video input socket To connect a camera recorder or video recorder E3 SYNCHRO EDIT EDIT input socket To connect a suitable camera recorder MANUAL Manual sound control To switch between automatic sound control and manual sound control OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PHILIPS VR860 07 Congratulations You now own one of the most sophisticated and simple to use video recorders VCR on the market With this VCR you can record and play VHS standard cassettes VHS Please take the time to read this operating manual before using your video recorder Safety instructions and other notes J Danger High voltage Do not remove the top cover as there is a risk of an electrical shock AN The video recorder does not contain any components that can be repaired by the customer When the appliance is connected to the power supply there are some components that are constantly operational To switch off the video recorder completely you must disconnect it from the power supply AN Make sure that air can circulate freely through the ventilation slots on the video recorder AN
4. INSTALLATION MANUAL SEARCH CHANNEL FREQ ENTRY SEARCH PROGRAMME NUMBER TV CHANNEL NAME c FINE TUNING TO STORE PRESS OK Select function ON with the lt Jor gt button When you select OFF the function will be switched off Confirm with the button 9 To end press the MENU button Your decoder has now been allocated to this TV channel gt When the function is switched on DEC appears in the display DEC Manual TV channel search In certain cases the Automatic TV channel search may not be able to find all of the TV channels e g coded TV channels In that case use this manual method to set the channels gt With Connecting with scart cable and Easy Link NexTView the videorecorder automatically takes the TV channels from the TV set This is why some lines are not functional Switch on the TV set If required select the programme number for the video recorder Press the MENU button The main menu appears Select the line INSTALLATION with the or P button and confirm with the gt button EF amp WN E Select the line MANUAL SEARCH with the P Jor P button and confirm with the gt button INSTALLATION MANUAL SEARCH CHANNEL FREQ ENTRY SEARCH PROGRAMME NUMBER TV CHANNEL NAME DECODER NICAM FINE TUNING TO STORE PRESS OK In the line CHANNEL FREQ select the display for FREQ frequency CH cha
5. Poi MTV P0O2 TO EXIT PRESS To SORT RESS MENU With the P Jor P_ button select the TV channel to which you want to allocate a programme number starting with P0O1 To confirm press the button If you want to delete a TV channel press the CLEAR CL button With the P Jor button shift the TV channel to the programme number you wish to allocate to this TV channel and press the button The video recorder will add the TV channel Repeat steps 5 to 7 until you have allocated a programme number to all TV channels To store press the button To end press the button Setting the time and date If a TV channel which transmits TXT PDC is stored under programme number PO1 time and date will automatically be taken from the TXT PDC information If the time in the video recorder display is not correct or if 2 appears in the display please set the clock manually 1 Switch on the TV set If required select the programme number for the video recorder 2 Press the MENU button on the remote control The main menu will appear 3 Select the line INSTALLATION with the P Jor tP button and confirm with the gt button 4 Select the line TIME DATE with the P Jor button and confirm with the gt button INSTALLATION TIME DATE PRESS MENU Check the time in line T IME If required please change the time with the 0 9 buttons on the remo
6. ON with the lt or button If you select OFF the function will be switched off Confirm with the 0K button To end press the MENU button Switch off with the button On the TV set select the programme number you want make the recording from Press the RECORD OTR button with the video recorder switched off gt Don t select another programme number on your TV set until the search symbol in the display of your video recorder disappears This can take up to one minute gt When NOTV appears in the display the programme number could not be found The video recorder switches off automatically In this case read the section Recording without automatic switch off 7 PROGRAMMED RECORDING TIMER Use programmed recording to automatically start and stop a 4 Enter the entire PlusCode programming number up to 9 recording at a later date digits printed in your TV guide next to the start time of a TV programme For example 5 234 89 or 5 234 89 Enter 523489 for the PlusCode programming number If you make a mistake you can clear your instructions with the CLEAR CL button To make a programmed recording your video recorder needs to know the date you want to make the recording the programme number for the TV channel you want to record the start and stop time of the recording VPS PDC on or off the recording speed SP LP TIMER VIDEOPLUS PROGRAMM
7. Summary of user guide The OSD menu offers the following functions More details on each can be found in the appropriate chapter MAIN MENU PLAY FUNCTIONS RECORDING FUNCTIONS SPECIAL SETTINGS INSTALLATION TO EXIT PRESS MENU User guide OSD The OSD On screen display shows the various functions in the form of a menu on the television screen You can then choose the settings you require There is a summary of the menus on this page The main button functions are displayed in a help line along the bottom of the screen To call up the menu With the button To select a line With the P Jor button To make a selection in a line With the lt or button To enter or change your selection With the 0 9 or button To cancel With the button To save With the button To confirm With the button To close the menu With the button OOOO 0 000 MAIN MENU PLAY FUNCTIONS MANUAL TRACKING VERTICAL STABILITY HEAD CLEANING TO EXIT PRESS MENU PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS MAIN MENU SET RECORDING FUNCTIONS RECORD SETTINGS AUDIO ONLY AUDIO DUBBING SYNCHRO EDIT CAMERA LINK TO EXIT PRESS MENU RECORDING FUNCTIONS MAIN MENU SPECIAL SETTINGS TV SYSTEM AUTO CHILD LOCK OFF OSD MODE AUTO 16 9 WIDE SCREEN OFF VCR 1 OR 2 VCR 1 REPEAT PLAY OFF AUTO STANDBY ON DEMO TO EXIT PRESS MENU MAIN MENU INSTALLATION AUTOINSTALL FOLLOW TV
8. 23 19 23 07 02 02 23 35 30 35 02 07 19 02 35 38 21 02 36 21 02 18 10 02 20 21 30 02 33 15 19 33 18 32 10 13 32 02 19 20 23 28 31 18 20 35 30 23 25 10 25 28 10 20 21 02 21 GoldStar 15 20 27 Goodmans 07 10 20 29 36 Gorenje 35 Graetz 33 Granada 10 18 20 Grandin 26 Grundig 17 HCM 02 26 Hanseatic 01 30 33 Hinari 02 07 21 Hisawa 26 Hitachi 05 07 08 13 15 20 22 Huanyu 19 36 Hypson 25 26 ICE 20 25 ICeS 21 ITT 33 Imperial 23 35 38 Inno Hit 10 Interfunk 23 33 Intervision 12 20 25 Isukai 21 JVC 07 09 Kaisui 02 19 20 21 26 Kathrein 01 Kingsley 19 Koyoda 02 Leyco 10 25 28 Lloytron 05 Luxor 33 M Electronic 02 13 15 20 32 36 41 Magnadyne 12 23 Magnafon 12 Manesth 20 25 30 Marantz 01 Matsui 02 04 06 07 10 18 20 28 Memorex 02 Metz 34 Mitsubishi 07 14 16 Mivar 19 27 Multitech 02 12 19 Neckermann 01 Nikkai 05 06 10 19 21 25 Nobliko 12 Nokia 33 41 Nordmende 15 Oceanic 33 Orion 28 30 31 Osaki 05 10 20 21 25 Oso 21 Osume 05 10 Otake 29 Otto Versand 01 03 07 20 30 Palladium 35 38 Panama 20 25 Panasonic 24 34 Pathe Cinema 19 30 Pausa 02 Perdio 30 Phase 05 Philco 23 Philips 01 36 Pioneer 15 Profex 02 33 Proline Protech Quelle Questa Rank Arena Rediffusion Rex Roadstar SEG SEI Saba Saisho Salora Sambers Samsung Sandra Sanyo Schaub Lorenz Schneider Sei Sinudyne
9. By pressing the 0K button you can show the present tape position on the TV screen 1 During playback press the COUNTER button 2 Select one of the following options with the button TIME USED to indicate the time used on the tape TIME LEFT to indicate the time left on the tape COUNTER to indicate the actual position on the tape gt To reset the tape position to 0 00 00 press the CLEAR CL button gt This video recorder will automatically recognise the length of the tape When you put in a cassette the video recorder must first calculate the playing time for TIME USED or TIME LEFT Therefore the display first shows and then shows the playing time after the tape has been running for a few seconds If the video recorder does not find a recording ata particular tape position with COUNTER switched on the counter will stop gt Searching for tape position with the picture picture search 1 While a cassette is playing press the lt 4 reverse or gt gt forward button once or several times 2 To stop at a certain picture press the PLAY gt button gt During picture search the picture quality may not be so good and there will be no sound Still picture Slow motion 1 Press the button A still picture will appear on the screen 2 Each time you press again the picture will move on one step 3 When you hold the STILLPK
10. MANUAL SEARCH TV CHANNEL ALLOCATION TIME DATE TO EXIT PRESS MENU INSTALLING YOUR VIDEO RECORDER 13 4 THE TAPE MANAGER TM With the tape manager TM you have a complete overview of all recordings made with this video recorder Moreover with the tape manager TM you have fast and simple access to every recording made with this video recorder meemin ara TAPE MANAGER TM FIND A TITLE EDIT A TITLE REMOVE A CASSETTE NR TO EXIT PRESS We recommend reading the section entitled Adding a cassette to the Tape Manager so as to keep your preparations to a minimum Don t use a Tape Manager cassette for recording on other video recorders Adding a cassette to the Tape Manager Only new blank cassettes can be added to the Tape Manager A cassette that has been recorded on can not be added to the Tape Manager gt With this video recorder however new recordings can be made as often as you wish on a cassette added to the tape manager The titles of these recordings are stored automatically in the tape manager 4 Switch the television on Select the channel number for the video recorder if necessary 2 Insert a new blank cassette in the video recorder The video recorder will briefly check the cassette inserted CHECKING CASSETTE will appear on the screen If the cassette is new blank will appear on the screen SSD ECS TAPE MANAGER TM THIS CASSETTE IS EMPT
11. has developed a system which produces the best possible playback quality It reduces disturbance on old worn video cassettes and emphasises the detail on very good quality cassettes This function allows you to save the playback settings that suit you best Select your own personal settings for the type of film you are currently watching By pressing the button once you obtain both simply and conveniently an overview of your entire video archive You never need to search again because the tape manager stores all recordings and knows on which cassette they are located 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 mains you will be welcomed with an OSD picture 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 adjustment You can operate the main functions on your television using your video recorder remote control even if your television is not a Philips one We guarantee that your video recorder will switch to the new millennium with no problems whatsoever Recordings made on your video recorder can be controlled by an external satellite receiver This function automatically transfers all the television channel settings onto your video recorder Your video recorder can ascert
12. television for programming These TV programmes will automatically be transmitted to a TIMER block on the video recorder If you clear the marking of the TV programme on the television the corresponding TIMER block on the video recorder will also be cleared For more information read the instruction manual of your TV set 8 ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS Changing the TV system If you play back recordings made on a different kind of tape for example NTSC standard the automatic TV system switch over may lead to colour interferences You can switch off the automatic TV system switch over as follows E Switch on the TV set If required select the programme number for the video recorder Press the MENU button The main menu appears 2 Select the line SPECIAL SETTINGS with the P Jor LP button and confirm with the gt button MAIN MENU SPECIAL SETTINGS TV SYSTEM CHILD LOCK OSD MODE 16 9 WIDE SCREEN VCR 1 OR 2 REPEAT PLAY AUTO STANDBY DEMO TO EXIT PRESS MENU Inthe line TV SYSTEM select the required TV system with the or gt button 5 e Confirm with the button To end press the button gt If colour interference still occurs you can switch to B W black and white in line TV SYSTEM Child lock This function will prevent unauthorised use of your video recorder All button functions will be locked gt You can make programmed recordings
13. CONTENTS HOW TO CONNECT YOUR VIDEO RECORDER 4 How to connect your video recorder to the TV set 4 Connecting with a scart cable without 5 Connecting without a scart cable 6 Connecting a decoder or other equipment 6 INSTALLING YOUR VIDEO RECORDER 7 Initial installation 2 2 0 0 000 00 c cece eee eee eee 7 Allocating a decoder ccc cece e eee ees 7 Manual TV channel search 2 0055 8 Satellite receiver 0 0 ccc cece eee eee eens 8 Special installation functions 00 08s 9 Automatic TV Channel Allocation 9 Automatic TV channel search Autoinstall 10 Monitor function s s s asaan cece eee eee eee eee 10 Sorting and clearing TV channels manually 10 Setting the time and date eee ee 11 IMPORTANT NOTES FOR OPERATION 12 General information 0 0cec cece ee aees 12 Saving energy cece cece cece ete eee eee eens 12 Emergency interrupt 0 cc cece eee eee 12 The symbols on your video recorder display 12 Summary of user guide cece cece ees 13 User guide OSD 0 cece ccc eee eee 13 THE TAPE MANAGER TM 0000 14 Adding a cassette to the Tape Manager 14 Searching for a title 0 cece eee eee 14 Searching for a blank part of the tap
14. EO RECORDER TO CONTINUE PRESS OK The video recorder will automatically load all TV channels stored on your TV in the same sequence This may take several minutes When all information has been copied the following text will appear on the TV screen EASY LINK LOADING COMPLETE Check if time and date are correct Read the section Setting Time Date in the chapter INSTALLING YOUR VIDEO RECORDER gt If your TV set does not switch to programme number When the TV has been tuned read the paragraph Initial e g EXT 0 or AV automatically select the installation in the chapter INSTALLING YOUR VIDEO programme number for the video recorder manually RECORDER see instruction manual TV set Then read Initial installation in chapter INSTALLING Connecting a decoder or other equipment YOUR VIDEO RECORDER ee Connecting without a scart cable You can connect additional equipment to the socket For example a decoder a satellite receiver or a camera recorder You can connect a HIFl stereo set to the sockets AUX OUTLR audio output left right and AUXINLR audio input left right 1 Switch off the TV set N Remove the aerial cable plug from your TV set and insert it into the r socket at the back of the video recorder 3 Plug one end of the aerial cable provided into the socket on the video recorder and t
15. ER vorre ce yee deny ere vines Setting the prerolltime 0 cece eee Before you call an engineer 0055 GLOSSARY ietitcvcc patie r Sa ee ie A Technical terms used ccc eee eae OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IN BRIEF The remote control Select One line or programme number up TapeManager To call up the Tape Manager Select One line or programme number down Switch off To switch off set interrupt menu Playback To play a cassette function interrupt a programmed recording lt 7 Rewind During STOP and STANDBY rewind during PLAYBACK reverse TIMER child lock on or off scanning Delete To delete last entry Clear programmed Pause Stop To stop the tape except during TIMER recording recording TIMER al l Forward wind During STOP and STANDBY forward wind during PLAYBACK SMART To adjust the picture setting during forward scanning layback pay Index search In combination with lt 44 _ P to search for previous or Counter To select the display of the tape next recording on the cassette osition P RECORD OTR Record To record the programme selected MONITOR TV monitor To switch between TV reception MONITOR and VCR playback p Still picture To stop the tape and show a still picture Number buttons 0 9 Additional TV functions SELECT Select To select a function TV volume TV volume up TIMER To programme a TIMER or alter or clear a programmed
16. ING The video recorder stores all the information in a TIMER block You can programme up to 6 TIMER blocks a month in advance i MO FR WEEKLY TO STORE ELECT PRESS OK VPS Video Programming System and 1 paian PDC Programme Delivery Control 5 Use the SELECT button to select daily or weekly With VPS and PDC the TV station controls the start time and programming MO FR di day from Monday to Friday the length of the recording This means that the video recorder g ee AR P E E N NT 5 WEEKLY recordings every week on the same day of the switches itself on and off at the right time even if a TV TE week programme you want to record begins earlier or finishes later than expected 6 Confirm with the 0K button Your programming details You must enter the start time exactly to the minute will then appear on the TV screen ne If you want to programme a time that is different from the VPS TIMER or PDC time you must switch off VPS or PDC VIDEOPLUS PROGRAMMING VPS DATE PROG START PDC END r a 01 BBC1 20 00 21 30 Programming a recording with VIDEO Plus z 4 be fue ch LP7SP TO STORE All the information required for a programming is contained in PRESS SELECT PRESS OK the PlusCo de programmin g number L ee gt You need to confirm the programme number the first VIDEO time you programme your video recorder with VIDEO fuh f Plus If VIDEO Plus does not recognise the TV chan
17. LEAR CL button 0 00 00 appears on the TV screen Locate the position at which the audio dubbing is to start BE kl Press the button STILL appears on the TV screen Press the button Press the RECORD OTR button The video recorder will start to record the sound transmitted from the audio source The audio recording stops automatically when the counter reaches 0 00 00 R El gt The normal linear sound track is re recorded the stereo sound will remain 13 To end audio dubbing press the MENU button gt To play back the dubbing sound track read the next section Selection the sound track Selecting the sound track You can select the required sound track when you play a cassette This is of particular interest when the audio transmissions are multilingual 1 Press the SELECT button The current setting will appear on the TV screen 2 By pressing the SELECT button several times you can select from the five possibilities displayed STEREO RIGHT LEFT MONO MIXED gt Dubbed sound recordings can be replayed with the MONO or MIXED setting MONO Dubbed linear sound track MIXED Original sound hi fi sound track together with dubbed sound linear sound track gt If the cassette does not have stereo sound recorded on it the video recorder will automatically switch to mono 33 Synchronous editing synchro
18. Make sure that no objects or liquids enter the video recorder If liquid is spilt into it disconnect the video recorder immediately from the power supply and call the After sales Service for advice AN The video recorder should not be used immediately after transportation from a cold to a hot area or vice versa or in conditions of extreme humidity After unpacking the video recorder it should be allowed to acclimatize for at least three hours before installation These operating instructions have been printed on nonpolluting paper Ne Deposit old batteries at the relevant collection points Se amp 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 o T This electronic equipment contains many materials that can be recycled Please inquire about the possibilities for recycling your old set gt VIDEO Plus and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation The VIDEO Plus system is manufactured under licence from Gemstar Development Corporation VIDEO is So that you can identify your machine in the event of theft enter the serial number PROD NO here The serial number is printed on the type plate fixed at the rear of the set MODEL NO VR860 07 This product complies with the requirements of the Directive 73 23 EEC 89 336 EEC 93 68 EEC Technical information M
19. NCTIONS with the P Jor P button and confirm with the gt button DI Select the line AUDIO ONLY with the P Jor button and confirm with the button To start sound recording press the RECORD OTR button e To stop recording press the button To end press the button Audio dubbing This function enables you to replace dub the sound track of an existing recording with another sound track To do this connect an audio source e g a CD player to one of the input sockets for example LAUDIOR 1 Switch the television on and select the channel number for the video recorder 2 Putthe cassette for dubbing in the machine gt For this function use a cassette whose number is not stored in the Tape Manager TM More information on removing the cassette number from the Tape Manager TM can be found in the chapter The Tape Manager TM Press the MENU button The main menu appears Select the line RECORDING FUNCTIONS with the P4 Jor P_ button and confirm with the gt button Select the line AUDIO DUBBING with the P Jor P button and confirm with the gt button Ad e amp A k Select the programme number for the audio source e g E3 Switch on the external audio source During playback locate the position on the tape at which the audio dubbing is to end DI Press the button STILL appears on the TV screen Press the C
20. R VIDEO RECORDER to start autoinstall again 6 To end press the MENU button The initial installation is now complete Check the time and date Please read Setting the time and date in this chapter gt If you have connected a decoder you must install it as described in the next section gt If you have connected a satellite receiver please read the section satellite receiver Allocating a decoder Some TV stations will send coded TV channels that you can only watch when you use a decoder You can connect sucha decoder descrambler to your video recorder With the following function the connected decoder will automatically be activated for the TV programme you want to watch gt With Connecting with scart cable and Easy Link NexTView the decoder must be activated for the TV set El Switch on the TV set If required select the programme number for the video recorder N Choose the television channel on which you wish to use the decoder with the P Jor P buttons on the video recorder or the number buttons 0 9 on the remote control Press the MENU button on the remote control The main menu will appear Select the line INSTALLATION with the or P_ button and confirm with the gt button Select the line MANUAL SEARCH with the P Jor P_ button and confirm with the gt button Fe A FF e Select the line DECODER with the P Jor button
21. Sentra Sharp Shorai Siarem Siemens Silver Sinudyne Solavox Sonitron Sonoko Sonolor Sony Soundwave Standard Sunkai Susumu Tandy Tashiko Tatung Tec Technema Technics Telefunken Telemeister Teletech Teleton Tensai Texet Thomson Thorn Tomashi Toshiba Uher Ultravox Universum Videosat Videotechnic Visa Vision Waltham Watson Watt Radio Wega White Westinghouse Yoko 31 02 12 20 23 25 38 03 04 33 07 07 33 25 02 21 25 38 07 20 25 12 28 15 02 04 25 33 12 01 02 20 25 27 35 19 04 07 10 18 33 21 23 37 03 06 07 11 28 12 17 07 12 28 05 18 02 18 03 04 07 38 02 20 21 28 31 21 10 20 21 07 20 10 20 20 23 30 24 15 30 02 20 21 28 29 30 19 21 15 06 10 33 26 06 07 30 12 13 25 32 35 23 20 02 30 20 30 12 07 19 30 20 25
22. TIMER TV volume TV volume down Menu To call up or end main menu TV sound off To switch the sound on or off Store Confirm To store or confirm entry Switch off To switch off the TV Select Cursor left TV Programme number TV programme number up Select Cursor right TV Programme number TV programme number down STILL or Front of the set Back of the set STANDBY PROGRAMME RECORD CRY GOD OO Maunio fF vieo SYNCHRO Manua Mains socket To connect the mains cable TANDBY Standby To switch off interrupt function interrupt TIMER recording AUXIN LR Audio input socket left right To connect a HiFi set programme number AUX RECORD Record To record the programme selected at this moment Audio output socket left right To connect a HiFi set PROGRAMME _ Programme number Plus Programme number up EXT 2 AV Scart socket 2 To connect a satellite receiver decoder video recorder etc PROGRAMME _ Programme number Minus Programme number down programme number E2 D Playback To play back a recorded cassette EXT 1 AV 1 Scart socket 1 To connect the TV set programme number E1 STOP EJECT Ml Pause Stop To stop the tape except during TIMER recording Aerial input socket To connect the aerial cable wn g x lt MEDIC Still picture To stop the tape and display the actual position on the tape as a still picture Aerial output socket To connect the TV set
23. Y IF YOU WANT TO ADD THIS CASSETTE TO THE TAPE MANAGER MEMORY PRESS OK TO CONTINUE PRESS OK gt If the cassette has already been registered in the Tape Manager the cassette number and all the titles stored on this cassette will appear on the screen 14 gt If you put a cassette into the machine that has been recorded on but has not been registered in the Tape Manager no information will appear on the screen 3 Confirm with the button The cassette number will now be displayed and the cassette will be ejected automatically 5 The cassette is now stored in the tape manager under the displayed cassette number Write the cassette number that is shown on the screen on your cassette gt You can store up to 150 cassettes You can store a maximum number of 210 titles in the Tape Manager Searching for a title You can easily search for the title of a recording stored in the Tape Manager When the video recorder finds the title playback will start automatically at the beginning of the recording searched for 1 Press the TAPEMANAGER button on the remote control 2 Selectthe line FIND A TITLE Confirm with the gt button gt If you have inserted a cassette that is not stored in the Tape Manager you can choose between the THIS CASSETTE or TM MEMORY lines by pressing the P button If you confirm THIS CASSETTE with the button the video recorder will check the ca
24. ain which channel is currently playing on your television and record from it at the touch of a button Simple programming system for video recorders Makes programming as easy as making a telephone call Simply enter the programme code which you will find in your listings magazine The precision tape drive from Philips with short rewind times and automatic tape length recognition 1 HOWTO CONNECT YOUR VIDEO RECORDER Important for the United Kingdom This machine is fitted with an approved moulded 13 Amp plug To change a fuse in this type of plug please follow these instructions 1 Take off the fuse cover and take out the fuse 2 Put in a new fuse which should be a BS1362 3A A S T A or BSI approved type 3 Refit the fuse cover If the plug fitted is not suitable for your socket cut it off and fit another type If the plug you fit contains a fuse it should be a 3Amp fuse If you fit a plug which does not need a fuse make sure the fuse on your fuse box is not greater than 5 Amps gt Note Please destroy the plug you have cut off so that it cannot be used ina 13 Amp socket somewhere else How to connect a plug The wires in the lead from the video recorder are coloured as follows Blue neutral N Brown live L 4 Connect the blue wire to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter N or coloured black 5 Connect the brown wire to the terminal in the
25. button the tape will be played in slow motion 4 When you press the gt gt button several times you have a choice of several playback speeds During slow motion there will be no sound The JOG SHUTTLE functions on the video recorder You will find a large rotary knob Shuttle 6 on the video recorder A Switch the function on with the STILL gt K button on the video recorder You will see a still picture 2 The outer shuttle ring enables you to select different tape speeds for the picture search Searching for tape position without the picture wind and rewind 1 Stop the tape with the STOPE button 2 Press the lt 4 reverse or gt gt forward button If you want to carry out this function on your video recorder turn the large knob shuttle to the left or to the right 3 To stop at a certain place on the tape press the button Instant View With this function you can switch to picture search during wind and rewind 1 Ifyou hold the 4 rewind or D gt wind button during wind or rewind you will switch to picture search gt If you want to carry out this function on your video recorder turn the large knob to the left or to the right while you wind or rewind the tape 2 When you release the button or the knob the video recorder will automatically switch back to rewind or wind Automatic search for a tape position index search At the start of each
26. cassette whose number is not stored in the Tape Manager TM More information on removing the cassette number from the Tape Manager TM can be found in the chapter The Tape Manager TM 34 Press the MENU button The main menu appears Select the line RECORDING FUNCTIONS with the P Jor P button and confirm with the gt button Select the line SYNCHRO EDIT with the P4 Jor P_ button and confirm with the gt button The OSD corresponding to the connected camera recorder type appears on the TV screen Fe ef A FH Search the beginning of the recording on the video recorder DI Press the button STILL appears on the TV screen Use the SELECT button to select the OSD for the camera recorder e Search the beginning of the recording on the camera recorder Switch the camera recorder to still picture playback Pause The way copying is started depends on the camera recorder type used Variant 1 when the video recorder controls the camera recorder or Variant 2 when the camera recorder controls the video recorder Variant 1 the video recorder is to control the camera recorder 1 Start copying with the button on the video recorder The camera recorder starts PLAYBACK and at the same time the video recorder starts RECORDING 2 Stop copying with the button on the video recorder 3 End copying with the MENU button Variant 2 the came
27. e 15 Editing the title 0 2 c cece eee eee eee 15 Copying the Tape Manager memory 16 PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS 0ceeeeeee 17 Playing a Cassette cece ccc eee eens 17 Playing NTSC cassettes ccc cece e eee 17 Tape position indication 00 cee ee 17 Searching for tape position with the picture picture STE D AE E E oats aetna oct at enna eles 17 Still picture Slow motion ccc cece ees 18 The JOG SHUTTLE functions on the video recorder 18 Searching for tape position without the picture wind ANd rewind mairena uadi creme dt craw ane a haan ee PS 18 Instant View 0 cece ee cee eee e eae 18 Automatic search for a tape position index search 18 Selecting the picture setting 0005 19 Picture interference ccc cece cece ee eee 19 Cleaning the video heads 0eceeeeee 19 MANUAL RECORDING 00 cece eeeee 20 Recording without automatic switch off 20 Recording with automatic switch off OTR one touch recording ccc cece eee e eee 20 Protecting your recordings 2 0 00 20 Auto assembling 000c ccc eee eee eee ees 20 10 Selecting the recording speed SP orLP Automatic recording from a satellite receiver SAT RECORDING ccc eee c eee cence eens Switching on Direct Record
28. e TIMER blocks are in use will light up on the video recorder display gt While a programmed recording is being made you cannot operate your video recorder manually If you want to cancel the programmed recording press the STANDBY button If the video recorder is switched on a few minutes before a programmed recording is supposed to begin SWITCH TO STANDBY TIMER RECORDING will flash on the TV screen gt If you reach the end of the cassette during a recording the video recorder will automatically eject the cassette If you forget to load a cassette NO CASSETTE will appear on the TV screen and will flash on the video recorder display If you have put in a cassette which cannot be used for recording the video recorder will automatically eject it If TIMER FULL appears on the TV screen when you press the TIMER button you have used up all the available TIMER blocks If you want to clear or check a programmed recording TIMER block press the gt button and select the TIMERR block with the tP_ or P button Programme numbers E1 and E2 are for recordings from other sources through scart socket EXT 1 AV 1 or EXT 2AV2 VV V V How to check or change a programmed recording TIMER i Hee A Ff N 9 Switch on the TV set and select the programme number for the video recorder Press the TIMER button on the remote control The programmi
29. easurements in cm W H D 43 5 9 3 29 0 Power consumption Standby less than 4W Saving energy mode Voltage 220 240V 50Hz Number of heads 4 Video 2 Audio Winding time approx 90 seconds Cassette E 180 Recording Playback time SP Standard Play 4 hours Cassette E 240 LP Long Play 8 hours Cassette E 240 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 If your dealer cannot help ask at a Main Post Office for the booklet How to Improve Television and Radio Reception List of accessories Operating instructions Remote control and batteries Aerial cable Mains cable Quick install quide Scart cable AV Euro cable Special functions on your video recorder Crystal Clear Video Natural Colour Digital Studio Picture Control Smart Picture rT TAPE MANAGER eary DONE Plug amp Play Multibrand TV control Automatic Satellite Recording Follow TV Direct Record VIDEO Mis TURBO WDRIVE This system ensures that your picture will be of the best possible quality This is made possible by a combination of Philips very latest technologies Natural Colour Smart Picture Digital Studio Picture Control and laser cut video heads Natural Colour produces detailed pictures in clear colours Philips
30. ecording on the cassette change the cassette e You have chosen the wrong programme number on the TV for playing cassette on the TV select the correct programme number for the video recorder e The cable connecting the TV set and the video recorder has come loose check the cable Poor picture quality when you play a cassette e Your TV set is not properly adjusted e The cassette badly worn or of poor quality use new cassette e Tracking is not properly adjusted or the video heads are dirty turn to chapter PLAYBACK and read the section Cleaning the video heads e Read the section Selecting the picture setting SMART PICTURE or Picture interference 36 The video recorder will not record e The TV channel you want to record is not stored or you selected the wrong programme number check TV channels stored e You have loaded a cassette which cannot be recorded on undo the erase protection on the cassette Programmed recording does not work e You have not set the TIMER properly check the TIMER blocks e You have programmed the wrong time or date check time and date e You have put in a cassette that cannot be recorded on undo the erase protection on the cassette e After a programmed recording with VIDEO Plus the programme number of the TIMER block will not agree with the required programme number when you have confirmed the PlusCode programming number confirm the TIMER block by pre
31. edit You can synchronously copy between this video recorder and an appropriately equiped camera recorder Both units are started at the same time with the help of a synchronous impulse and an adjustable start delay preroll time Connecting the video recorder and the camera recorder 1 Connect the two units with a synchro edit cable socket SYNCHRO EDIT on the left front of the video recorder Connect the video audio source to the input sockets programme number E3 of the video recorder Please also observe the instruction manual of the camera recorder Switch on the TV set If required select the programme number for the video recorder Press the MENU button The main menu appears Select the line RECORDING FUNCTIONS with the P Jor P button and confirm with the gt button Select the line CAMERA LINK with the or P button Ad ef Ae N Switch the camera recorder to still picture playback pause DI Confirm with the button The video recorder now checks the connected camera recorder type O The following message appears on the TV screen VIDEO RECORDER TO CONTROL CAMERA when the video recorder controls the camera recorder or CAMERA TO CONTROL VIDEO RECORDER when the camera recorder controls the video recorder Starting synchro edit 1 Switch on the TV set If required select the programme number for the video recorder gt For this function use a
32. h off O If you want a recording to be controlled automatically by a satellite receiver read the section entitled Automatic recording from a satellite receiver Recording without automatic switch off 1 Insert a cassette gt The cassette is being checked Wait until the search symbol in the display has gone out More information on the Tape Manager can be found in the chapter The Tape Manager TM 2 Use the FP Jor P button to select the programme number or channel name you want to record On the display appears gt Programme numbers E1 and E2 are for recording from other sources through scart sockets EXT 1 AV1 and EXT 2AV2 Programme number E3 is for recording from the front sockets gt Programme number AUX is provided for audio recordings via sockets AUXINLR 3 To start recording press the RECORD OTR button on the remote control or on the video recorder On the display you will see 4 Stop recording with the STOPE button 20 Recording with automatic switch off OTR one touch recording E Put a cassette in the machine gt The cassette is being checked Wait until the search symbol in the display has gone out Use the P Jor P button to select the programme number channel name you want to record Press the RECORD OTR button on the remote control Press the RECORD OTR button again and again unti
33. h video recorders will switch off automatically Remove the scart cable 5 PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS Playing a cassette 1 Puta cassette into the cassette slot sl will appear on the display gt The cassette is being checked Wait until the search symbol in the display has gone out You can find more information on the Tape Manager in the chapter The Tape Manager TMY 2 Press the PLAY gt button 3 To stop press the STOPm button 4 To eject the cassette press the STOP EJECT H A button on the video recorder gt Some hired cassettes may have a poor picture or poor sound quality This is not a fault in your machine Please read the section Selecting the picture setting SMART PICTURE or Eliminating picture interference gt Some functions switch off automatically after a while for example pause still picture picture search This helps to protect the cassette and avoids wasting power Playing NTSC cassettes With this set you can playback cassettes that have been recorded on another video recorder in the NTSC standard for example American cassettes But this only works for PAL television sets which are suitable for a picture frequency of 60 Hz When you play an NTSC cassette 60HZ will appear on the display gt Some special features for example still picture are not possible while you are playing an NTSC cassette Tape position indication
34. he other end into the aerial input socket on your TV set 4 Insert one end of the mains cable into the mains socket L Jat the back of the video recorder and plug the other end into the wall socket 5 Switch on your TV set and select the programme number that you have chosen for video playback see instruction manual TV set 6 Tune in the TV set until this picture appears gt The video recorder will now be sending a welcoming text on channel 35 or 583MHz CONGRATULATIONS ON THE PURCHASE OF YOUR NEW PHILIPS VIDEO RECORDER TO CONTINUE PRESS OK 2 INSTALLING YOUR VIDEO RECORDER Initial installation E Open up the battery compartment of your remote control and place the batteries in it as shown in the picture 2 Close the battery compartment e Confirm the picture on the TV screen with the button on the remote control If you have connected the aerial to the video recorder press the button Autoinstall starts This picture will appear on the screen AUTOINSTALL YOUR VIDEORECORDER IS NOW SEARCHING FOR ALL AVAILABLE TV CHANNELS 02 TV CHANNELS FOUND PLEASE WAIT Wait until all TV channels have been found This can take several minutes 5 When AUTOINSTALL is complete AUTOINSTALL COMPLETE will appear on the TV screen gt If the autoinstall procedure is interrupted please read Automatic TV channel search Autoinstall in the chapter INSTALLING YOU
35. ine SPECIAL SETTINGS with the P Jor P_ button and confirm with the gt button MAIN MENU SPECIAL SETTINGS TV SYSTEM CHILD LOCK OSD MODE 16 9 WIDE SCREEN VCR 1 OR 2 REPEAT PLAY AUTO STANDBY DEMO TO EXIT PRESS MENU 4 Selectthe line OSD MODE with the P Jor button 5 Select one of the options indicated with the gt or button AUTO OSD information appears for a few seconds each time an operating mode is selected and then disappears OFF OSD information is switched off ON OSD information is switched on 6 Confirm with the 0K button To end press the MENU button gt With the 0K button you can superimpose the on screen display of current operating mode on the TV screen 28 Switching to 16 9 wide screen picture If you are using a cassette with 16 9 wide screen recordings you can switch this function ON The TV set will now automatically switch to wide screen This only works if you have connected the TV set and the video recorder with a scart cable and if your TV set is suitable for wide screen Switch on the TV set If required select the programme number for the video recorder Press the MENU button The main menu appears Select the line SPECIAL SETTINGS with the P Jor P_ button and confirm with the gt button If you have a TV set in wide screen format select ON in line 16 9 WIDE SCREEN If not select OFF Confi
36. ith the gt button Select the line RECORDING SPEED with the P4 Jor P button Select the required recording speed with the or gt button gt LP Long Play half recording speed double recording time SP Standard Play normal recording speed Ad Ad A YN gt The picture quality will be adversely affected when recording at half recording speed LP gt For playback the correct recording speed will automatically be selected Confirm with the button To end press the button fe D Automatic recording from a satellite receiver SAT RECORDING You can only use this function when you have a satellite receiver which can control other equipment by a programming function through a scart cable Switch on the TV set If required select the programme number for the video recorder Press the MENU button The main menu appears Select the line RECORDING FUNCTIONS with the P Jor P button and confirm with the gt button Select the line RECORD SETTINGS with the P Jor P_ button and confirm with the gt button Select the line SAT RECORDING with the P Jor P_ button Select the required scart socket E1 or E2 with the lt Jor button If you want to switch off the function select OFF with the gt or lt button Confirm with the 0K button Ad amp A YS E fe Dl Use a scart cable to connect the scart soc
37. ket you selected on the video recorder EXT 1 AV 1 or EXT 2 AV2 to the corresponding scart socket on the satellite receiver 9 Insert a cassette gt The cassette is being checked Wait until the search symbol in the display has gone out Switch off with the STANDBY button The video recorder is now ready to record The beginning and end of the recording is controlled via one of the scart sockets gt When this function is switched on and the video recorder is switched off X will appear on the video recorder display 21 Switching on Direct Record When this function is switched on the video recorder will automatically record the programme selected on the television by means of a scart cable EF amp A Ae E Belew Bl 22 gt The video recorder must be switched off With Connecting with scart cable and Easy Link NexTView the video recorder will also take the programme number from the TV set automatically with the video recorder switched on Switch on the TV set If required select the programme number for the video recorder Press the MENU button The main menu appears Select the line RECORDING FUNCTIONS with the P or P button and confirm with the gt button Select the line RECORD SETTINGS with the P Jor LP button and confirm with the gt button Select the line DIRECT RECORD with the P Jor P button Select the function
38. l the display on the video recorder shows the desired end time or length of the recording gt To cancel this information press the CLEAR CL button 2 BI 4 Protecting your recordings So that you don t accidentally delete an important recording remove the special tab on the narrow side of the cassette with a screwdriver or slide the special tab to the left Later if you no longer want to protect your recording you can seal the gap again with sticky tape or slide the special tab to the right Auto assembling You can use the auto assembling function to join individual recordings without any major picture disturbance between them While the cassette is playing search for the correct position on the tape Stop the cassette by pressing the STOP button I will appear in the display Now start recording as usual by pressing the RECORD OTR button on the remote control Selecting the recording speed SP or LP You can reduce the recording speed by half This makes it possible to record for example eight hours instead of four hours on an E240 four hour cassette 1 Switch on the TV set and if required select the programme number for the video recorder Press the MENU button The main menu appears Select the line RECORDING FUNCTIONS with the P or P button and confirm with the gt button Select the line RECORD SETTINGS with the P4 Jor P button and confirm w
39. line AUTOINSTALL with the or P button 5 Press the button The Automatic TV channel search starts INSTALLATION AUTOINSTALL SEARCHING FOR TV CHANNELS 02 TV CHANNELS FOUND PLEASE WAIT 6 When Autoinstall is complete AUTOINSTALL COMPLETE will appear on the display The time and date information have been set How to search for a TV channel manually you can read in the section Manual TV channel search Monitor function You can switch backwards and forwards between TV picture and video recorder picture with the button But this only works when you use a scart cable to connect the video recorder to your TV set and if your TV set responds to this switch over Sorting and clearing TV channels manually You can assign any programme number to a TV channel that you have stored and you can also delete unwanted TV channels gt With Connecting with Easy Link NexTView the video recorder automatically loads the TV channels from the TV set That is why you cannot select this manual function Switch on the TV set If required select the programme number for the video recorder Press the MENU button The main menu appears Select the line INSTALLATION with the or P_ button and confirm with the gt button EF ew E Select the line TV CHANNEL ALLOCATION with the P Jor P button and confirm with the gt button a INSTALLATION TV CHANNEL ALLOCATION
40. low You can also call the customer service centre in your country Be prepared to give the model and production number to the customer service Have the model number MODEL NO and the production number PROD NO of your video recorder ready You will find the phone number in the enclosed guarantee leaflet Your video recorder does not respond to any button being pressed e There is no power supply check the power supply e Aprogrammed recording is currently being made cancel the programmed recording with the button e Child lock is on switch the child lock off e There is a technical problem switch off the mains power supply for 30 seconds then switch it on again If this does not have any effect you can 1 Switch off the mains power supply again 2 Then switch it on whilst holding down the button on the video recorder 3 Release the button when appears on the video recorder display All the information stored TV channels time and date TIMER will be cleared Cassette is jammed in the video recorder e Don t use force Pull out the mains plug for a moment Remote control does not work e Remote control not pointed toward the video recorder point it at the video recorder e Batteries have run out change the batteries e You are using the wrong remote control command read Switching remote control command in chapter ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS No picture when you play a cassette e There is no r
41. n select a different cassette number with the gt or button TAPE MANAGER TM EDIT A TITLE CASSETTE NUMBER BBC NEWS JAMES BOND 007 EMPTY TO EXIT PRESS TM B Select the title you require with the tP Jor P button 15 4 Press the button 5 Select the symbol you want to change with the gt Jor lt button 6 Change the symbol at the symbol position with the P Jor P button Save the new title with the button If you want to change more titles repeat step 3 through 6 Removing a cassette number Every cassette is stored with a number in the Tape Manager You can delete this cassette number from the Tape Manager so that you can use this cassette for special recording functions for instance synchro edit or dubbing You can delete cassette numbers that you don t need anymore to create space for new cassettes 1 Press the TAPEMANAGER button on the remote control 2 Selectthe line REMOVE A CASSETTE NR Confirm by pressing gt 3 Select the cassette you require by pressing the or button and press 0K will appear on the screen TAPE MANAGER TM REMOVE A CASSETTE NR CASSETTE NUMBER XXX WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE MEMORY 0 EXIT RESS SS OK TO CONFIRM PRE 4 Confirm the cassette number with the 0k button gt The word CASSETTE NUMBER XXX REMOVED FROM MEMORY will appear on the screen when the cassette number has been
42. nel E Switch on the TV set and select the programme number PLEASE ENTER PROGRAMME NUMBER will for the video recorder appear on the TV screen Instead of PLEASE 2 Press the TIMER button on the remote control ENTER PROGRAMME NUMBER you can select the programme number you want with the number The programming mode selected last is marked j i buttons and confirm with the 0K button B Selectthe line VIDEOPLUS PROGRAMMING with the P4 or P_ button and confirm with the gt button gt If VIDEO PLUS CODE WRONG appears on the TV screen this means you entered an incorrect PlusCode number or the incorrect date Correct your instructions or end with the button gt If WEEKEND PROGRAMMING NOT POSSIBLE appears on the TV screen the date was incorrectly entered Daily programming can only be used for recordings to be made from Mondays to Fridays 23 gt Use the SELECT button to switch VPS PDC on or off in START gt Use the SELECT button to select the recording speed SP or LP in END Confirm with the button when the information is correct gt The programming information has been stored in a TIMER block To end press the TIMER button 9 Make sure that the cassette you have put in can be recorded on gt The cassette is being checked Wait until the search symbol in the display has gone out More information on the Tape Manager can be f
43. ng mode selected last is marked Select the line TIMER LIST withthe P Jor button and confirm with the gt button Select the programmed recording TIMER you want to check or change with the tP Jor P button Press the button Select the entry field with the lt or gt button Change any information with the P Jor P_ button or with the 0 9 buttons gt Under END use the SELECT button to select the recording speed SP or LP Confirm with the 0k button To end press the TIMER button Make sure that the cassette you have putin can be recorded on Switch off with the button gt The programmed recording will only function when the video recorder is switched off with the STANDBY button 25 How to clear a programmed recording TIMER 1 Switch on the TV set and select the programme number for the video recorder Press the button on the remote control The programming mode selected last is marked Select the line TIMER LIST withthe P Jor button and confirm with the gt button Select the programmed recording TIMER you want to clear with the P Jor P button Press the button Fe A ef N Confirm with the button DI Switch off with the button NexTView Link This video recorder is equipped with the function NexTView Link If your television is also equiped with this function you can mark TV programmes on the
44. nnel S CH special channel 6 If you know the frequency or channel of the desired TV channel you can enter the data in line ENTRY SEARCH with the digit buttons 0 9 gt If you don t know the frequency or channel of the TV channel of your choice press the gt button to start the channel search In the line PROGRAMME NUMBER select the programme number you want e g 01 with the lt or gt button If you want to change the TV channel name press the gt button in line TV CHANNEL NAME Select the character you want to change with the lt or the gt button Change the character with the or the P button Select the next character in the same way Keep pressing the gt button until the cursor disappears In the line NICAM select funtion ON or OFF with the gt Jor button If you want to change the automatic tv channel setting select the line FINE TUNING With the lt or button you can vary the automatic tv channel setting Important This re tuning is only necessary and useful in special cases e g when there are stripes on the picture with cable TV systems 11 Press the 0k button to store the TV channel gt If you want to search for further TV channels start again at step 6 12 To end press the MENU button Satellite receiver You can receive channels from the satellite receiver via the scart socket EXT 2AV2 To do this selec
45. ound in the chapter The Tape Manager TMY Switch off with the button The programmed recording will only function when the video recorder is switched off with the button gt If any of the TIMER blocks are in use will light up on the video recorder display gt While a programmed recording is being made you cannot operate your video recorder manually If you want to cancel the programmed recording press the STANDBY button gt If the video recorder is switched on a few minutes before a programmed recording is supposed to begin SWITCH TO STANDBY TIMER RECORDING will flash on the TV screen gt If you reach the end of the cassette during a recording the video recorder will automatically eject the cassette gt If you forget to load a cassette NO CASSETTE will appear on the TV screen and will flash on the video recorder display gt If you have put in a cassette which cannot be used for recording the video recorder will automatically eject it gt If TIMER FULL appears on the TV screen when you press the TIMER button you have used up all the available TIMER blocks If you want to clear or check a TIMER block select it with the P Jor P button gt Programme number AUX is provided for audio recordings via sockets AUXINLR 24 Programming a recording without VIDEO Plus 1 Switch on the TV set and select the programme number for the
46. plug which is marked with the letter L or coloured red 6 Do not connect either of the wires to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E the symbol or coloured green or green and yellow Before you refit the plug cover make sure that the grip at the bottom of the plug is clamped over the plastic cover of the lead not just over the two wires How to connect your video recorder to the TV set We recommend the use of a scart cable This will give you the best picture and sound quality When you install your video recorder for the first time please read C The section Connecting with scart cable and Easy Link NexTView when your TV set is equipped with Easy Link NexTView C The section Connecting with scart cable without Easy Link NexTView when your TV set is not equipped with Easy Link NexTView C The section Connecting without a scart cable if you are not using a scart cable Connecting with a scart cable without Connecting with scart cable and E NEVE Easy link NexTView asy Link NexTView 2274 DOMP With the function Easy Link NexTView your video recorder can exchange information with the television see instruction manual TV set With Easy Link NexTView the TV channels from the TV will automatically be loaded 1 Switch off the TV set 2 Remove the aerial cable plug from your TV se
47. problems you can just interrupt the function and start again And you can practise operating your set without any worries No matter which buttons you press you cannot damage it The symbols on your video recorder display These symbols can light up on your video recorder display vps PDC Video programming system programme delivery control when a VPS or PDC code is being transmitted This is where the current operating mode is shown as a symbol When you are recording a progamme C When you have programmed a recording or when a programmed recording is being made LP When you play a tape that has been recorded in LP Long Play When you have put a cassette in the video recorder d When you have switched on the child lock amp When a satellite recording has been programmed DEC When a decoder has been allocated to the TV channel you have currently selected 8288 Display of programme number tape position channel name function h Tape position in hours m Tape position in minutes s Tape position in seconds but only if the display mode COUNTER has been selected When you play a cassette that has been recorded with hifi sound or when a hifi sound is transmitted When the video recorder recognizes a Nicam audio signal This shows the sound track you have selected m WW Po This shows the audio control L left channel R right channel M jipii
48. programme number for the video recorder Press the MENU button The main menu appears Select the line SPECIAL SETTINGS with the P Jor P_ button and confirm with the menu button gt Select the line AUTO STANDBY with the or P button Select OFF with the or gt button If you select ON the function will be switched on Confirm with the button To end press the button gt A TIMER recording only works when the video recorder is switched to standby The DEMO function When the DEMO function is switched on and the video recorder switched off several menus will be demonstrated on the TV screen This has no influence on operating the video recorder a Switch on the TV set and select the programme number for the video recorder 2 Press the MENU button The main menu appears ee N e Select the line SPECIAL SETTINGS with the P Jor LP button and confirm with the button In the line DEMO select ON with the gt or lt button If you select OFF the function will be switched off Confirm with the button To end press the button gt The DEMO function is not possible during a TIMER recording and during an Automatic recording from a satellite receiver Reducing picture disturbance optimizing the modulator You may experience picture disturbance if you have not used a scart cable to connect you
49. r video recorder and TV This is because another TV station in your reception area may already be using UHF channel CH35 or 583MHz 41 Make sure that there is no cassette in the video recorder On the video recorder simultaneously hold the and the button for a few seconds until e g CH35 or 583 appears in the display The video recorder will transmit a test picture on UHF channel 35 or frequency 583Mhz INSTALLATION OPTIMIZE MODULATOR OPTIMIZE MODULATOR CHANNEL FREQ In line CHANNEL FREQ select the indication for channel CH or frequency FREQ using the gt or lt button Select the line OPTIMIZE with the tP Jor button Press the gt button When the video recorder finds a free TV channel the channel or frequency will be indicated You can also enter the channel or frequency directly with the digit buttons 0 9 Tune in the TV set in this channel or frequency Confirm the channel or frequency indicated with the 0K button To end press the button Switching off the modulator If you cannot clear picture or sound interference you can switch off the built in modulator You should only do this if you have connected the video recorder to the TV set with a scart cable gt With the function Easy Link NexTView the modulator will be switched off automatically 1 Switch on the TV set and select the programme number for the video recorder 2 Make sure
50. ra recorder is to control the video recorder 1 Start copying with the corresponding button on the camera recorder The camera recorder starts PLAYBACK and at the same time the video recorder starts RECORDING 2 Stop copying with the PAUSE or STILL button on the camera recorder 3 End copying with the MENU button Setting the preroll time When the beginning of the recording is missing the preroll time was too long Select a shorter preroll time If recording started too early the preroll time was too short Select a longer preroll time You can select a preroll time between 1 00 and 5 00 seconds 1 Press the button Select the line RECORDING FUNCTIONS with the P Jor P button and confirm with the gt button 2 3 Select the line RECORD SETTINGS with the P Jor P_ button and confirm with the gt button 4 Inline PREROLL TIME adjust the preroll time with the Jor button gt You can also directly enter the preroll time with the digit buttons 0 9 gt With the CLEAR CL button you can reset the preroll time to that of the identified camera recorder type 5 Confirm with the buton 6 To end press the MENU button 35 9 Before you call an engineer If contrary to expectation you have any problems using this video recorder it may be caused by one of the reasons mentioned be
51. rder which allows audio and video signals to be transmitted via the aerial cable Your television receives the signal in the same way as a signal from a television station Modulator frequency This frequency or channel indicates the frequency or channel on which the audio or video signal is transmitted UHF frequency range Channels 21 to 69 The video recorder broadcasts on channel 35 frequency 583 MHz This frequency or channel can be changed See the section Reducing picture disturbance optimizing the modulator OSD On screen display The largest possible display area for the video recorder the screen on your television set 37 gt T oo ce gt 3103 166 22262 9185 010 Remote codes Acura Adyson Akai Akura Alba Allorgan Amplivision Amstrad Anitech Arcam Asuka Audiosonic BPL BSR BTC Basic Line Baur Beko Binatone Blaupunkt Blue Sky Blue Star Bondstec Boots Brandt Britannia Bush CGE CS Electronics CTC Carrefour Cascade Cimline Clatronic Condor Contec Crown Cybertron Daewoo Dainichi Dayton De Graaf Decca Dixi Dual Tec ite ta merson erguson delity nlandia nlux rstline sher mmmmmygoomom Formenti Frontech Fujitsu Funai GEC GPM Geloso Genexxa 38 02 5 20 18 33 21 25 02 07 21 28 20 02 02 19 20 21 15 26 28 21 02 21 03 33 35 20 17 21 26 23 20 15 19 02 07 21 26 28 36
52. recording the video recorder will write an index code on the tape 1 Press the INDEXI button and then the gt gt button to select the next code mark or the lt 4 button for the previous code mark 2 When the video recorder finds the code mark it will automatically switch to play Selecting the picture setting SMART PICTURE You can change the picture setting while a tape is playing 1 Press the SMART button This will show the current picture setting 2 Press the SMART button again to select the picture setting of your choise NATURAL for all types of movies natural picture DISTINCT for fast movement sport detailed picture SOFT for hired tapes interference is suppressed SHARP for cartoons sharp picture gt This picture setting will not change until you eject the cassette Picture interference If the picture quality is poor when you play a cassette please follow these instructions Tracking during playback During playback press the MENU button Select the line PLAY FUNCTIONS with the P Jor P_ button and confirm with the gt button Select the line MANUAL TRACKING with the or P button Hold the Jor gt button until the playback quality is at its best Confirm with the button To end press the button This setting will remain until you remove the cassette ee amp amp NA Tracking during still picture If the still pict
53. removed gt The cassette will now be removed from the Tape Manager Copying the Tape Manager memory If you cannot or do not want to use your video recorder VCR A any more you can transfer the Tape Manager memory to another video recorder VCR B gt Video recorder VCR B must also be equipped with the Tape Manager The Tape Manager of VCRB must be empty 1 Switch off VCR A and VCR B with the button Please note that no cassette is inserted in either one of the machines 2 Connect the ExT1AV1 socket on VCR A to the EXT 1 AV1 socket on VCR B 3 On VCRA press the RECORD and buttons at the same time 4 OnVCRB press the PLAY gt Jand buttons at the same time TM will appear in the display gt A search symbol will appear in the display while the information is being copied This may take a few minutes 5 When the transfer is finished the display will read OK gt If NO E appears in the display on VCR B there are already some cassettes stored in the Tape Manager To end press the STANDBY button gt If NO D appears in the display on VCR B there are no cassettes stored in the Tape Manager on VCR A Finish with the button gt If ERR appears in the display on VCR B this means that an error was detected during the information transfer Repeat the transfer starting with step 1 3 6 When the transfer is finished bot
54. rm with the button Fe A AN B To end press the button Switching the remote control command If you have two video recorders with the same remote control command you can change the remote control command of the handset and the remote control command of one of the video recorders a Switch on the TV set If required select the programme number for the video recorder 2 Press the MENU button The main menu appears Select the line SPECIAL SETTINGS with the P Jor P_ button and confirm with the gt button sa TEE MAIN MENU SPECIAL SETTINGS TV SYSTEM CHILD LOCK OSD MODE 16 9 WIDE SCREEN R VCR 1 0 REPEAT PLAY AUTO STANDBY DEMO TO EXIT PRESS MENU Selectthe line VCR 1 OR 2 withthe P Jor button Select VCR 1l or VCR 2 withthe e or E gt Confirm with the button Hee amp On the remote control press the button and the digit button 2 at the same time to switch the remote controlto VCR 2 If you want to switch back to VCR 1 press the button and the digit button 1 at the same time Confirm with the button gt If the menu does not disappear the video recorder didn t recognise the remote control command Repeat step gt After you changed the batteries in the remote control it will switch backto VCR 1 Ife g VCR ONLY RESPONDS TO VCR 2 COMMANDS appears on the TV screen or VCR 2 appears in the video recorder displa
55. ss the MANUAL button on the video recorder The current selection appears in the display 2 Keep pressing the MANUAL button until MAN manual audio control appears in the display B Withthe tP Jand P buttons adjust the recording level so that the 0 dB mark lights up during the loudest parts of the recording gt At step 2 you can switch back to AUTO automatic audio control with the MANUAL button 32 Recording audio only You can use your video recorder as a HiFi tape recorder You can record the sound from e g a HiFi unit or a second video recorder i Switch on the TV set and select the programme number for the video recorder 2 Put a cassette in the machine gt For this function use a cassette whose number is not stored in the Tape Manager TM More information on removing the cassette number from the Tape Manager TM can be found in the chapter The Tape Manager TMY Use an audio cable cinch cable to connect your HiFi stereo unit with the AUXINLR socket at the back of the video recorder gt You can also use the EXT 1AV1 or EXT 2AV2 sockets or the front LAUDIO R sockets for audio only recordings A Select the programme number from which the only audio recording should be made using the fP Jor P button e g AUX for the AUXINLR socket Press the MENU button The main menu appears bl e Select the line RECORDING FU
56. ssette inserted This can take some time A list of all recordings on this cassette will appear on the screen Continue at step 5 gt If you confirm TM MEMORY with the button continue at the next step 4 Using the gt Jor button you can easily see the contents of the various cassettes in line CASSETTE NUMBER gt A list of the titles on the selected cassette will be displayed on the screen ame ae TAPE MANAGER TM FIND A TITLE CASSETTE NUMBER BBC NEWS JAMES BOND 007 EMPTY Explanation XXX cassette number BBC NEWS title 0 25 Length of the recording L Long Play recording 5 Press the fP Jor P button to select the title you require 6 Confirm with the 0K button gt If the cassette is not in the video recorder for example INSERT CASSETTE NUMBER XXX will appear on the screen Insert the corresponding cassette into the video recorder The video recorder will search for the desired title and will start playback automatically Searching for a blank part of the tape To make a recording you can search for a blank part of the tape at least 1 minute of blank tape for example after an existing recording on the tape This only works with cassettes with cassettes which have been stored in the Tape Manager 1 Press the TAPEMANAGER button on the remote control 2 Selectthe line FIND A TITLE with the FP Jor P button FIND A TITLE
57. ssing the button Then change the programme number displayed in the PROG entry field and confirm by pressing the button There is picture or sound interference on TV reception e Turn to chapter 8 and read Reducing picture disturbance optimizing the modulator and Switching off the modulator e Have your aerial checked 10 GLOSSARY Technical terms used Current tape position The part of the tape currently being played External source A device connected via a socket for example scart socket which is transmitting audio video signals to the video recorder Index marking A marking which is automatically made on the tape at the beginning of every recording This marking recording ID can be searched for with the Index search function Scart cable Also known as a Euro AV cable This standard cable is an easy method of connecting various audio and video devices computer screens and televisions Other signals in addition to audio and video signals can be transmitted on it TV system There are various systems for transmitting television signals for example PAL SECAM PAL BG SECAM DK SECAM L L NTSC etc The system used by your television depends on which country you are in TXT Also known as Teletext Fasttext Videotext FLOF etc OTR One touch recording This function enables you to select the switch off time in intervals of 30 minutes Modulator An electronic component in a video reco
58. t and insert it into the r socket at the back of the video recorder B Plug one end of the aerial cable provided into the socket on the video recorder and the other end into the E Switch off the TV set aerial input socket on your TV set 2 Remove the aerial cable plug from your TV set and insert 4 Plug one end of the scart cable into the EXT 1AV1 scart it into the r socket at the back of the video recorder socket at the back of the video recorder and the other end into the scart socket on your TV set see instruction 3 Plug one end of the aerial cable provided into the manual TV set socket on the video recorder and the other end into the aerial input socket on your TV set 5 Switch on the TV set 4 Plug one end of the special scart cable provided into the 6 Insert one end of the mains cable into the mains socket Ext Av1 scart socket at the back of the video recorder at the back of the video recorder and the other end and the other end into the scart socket on your TV set into the wall socket see instruction manual TV set If your TV set automatically switches to programme 5 Switch on the TV set number e g EXT 0 or AV this text will appear on the TV screen 6 Insert one end of the mains cable into the mains socket L Jat the back of the video recorder and the other end into the wall socket CONGRATULATIONS ON THE R NEW PURCHASE OF YOU E PHILIPS VID
59. t the channel number E2 by pressing the buttons P_ Jor P You will have to select the channels to be received by the satellite receiver on the receiver itself Special installation functions You can select one of the following installation functions in order to adapt the video recorder to your own specific requirements Automatic TV Channel Allocation FOLLOW TV With this function the video recorder maintains the same channel sequence as on the TV set in case you connected your videorecorder to a TV set without scart cable This only functions if the video recorder socket EXT 1 AV1 and the TV set are connected with a scart cable Additional equipment connected to socket must be switched off With Connecting with scart cable and Easy Link NexTView this function will start the data transfer E Switch on the TV set If required select the programme number for the video recorder 2 Press the MENU button The main menu appears 3 Select the line INSTALLATION with the P Jor tP button and confirm with the gt button MAIN MENU INSTALLATION AUTOINSTALL FOLLOW TV MANUAL SEARCH TV CHANNEL ALLOCATION OPTIMIZE MODULATOR TIME DATE TO EXIT PRESS MENU 4 Selectthe line FOLLOW TV with the P Jor button and confirm with the gt button Take notice of the message on the TV screen 5 Press the button TVO1 appears in the video recorder displa
60. te control EF E Check YEAR MONTH and DATE in the same way Switch between the fields with the P Jor button DI Confirm the new information with the button To end press the button 3 IMPORTANT NOTES FOR OPERATION General information gt You can switch on with the button the buttons or by putting in a cassette gt If you do not use the video recorder for a few minutes it will switch to standby automatically Please read the section Automatic switch off in chapter ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS gt If you have switched the video recorder off with the button the time will show in the display for instance 18 00 If the clock has not been set will appear gt Keep your video recorder connected to the mains at all times to ensure that programmed recordings can be made and that the television works normally If the video recorder is not plugged into the mains it will usually store TV channels and timer information for a year and date information for seven hours gt Saving energy There are two ways to switch to standby Switching to standby with clock display Switch to standby using the button The time will be displayed To save energy Press the button twice The time will disappear from the display Emergency interrupt You can use the button on the video recorder or the remote control to interrupt any function So if you are having operating
61. that no cassette is in the video recorder On the video recorder press the LSTOP EJECT M A and button at the same time for several seconds until for example CH35 or 583 appears on the video recorder display Select the line MODULATOR on the TV screen or M ON in the display with the P_lor P button With the lt or gt button select the function OFF on the TV screen or MOFF modulator off in the display Select ON on the TV screen or M ON modulator on in the display to switch the modulator back on 5 Confirm with the button 6 To end press the MENU button 31 Using your video recorder remote control with your TV set Your video recorder remote control can transmit several commands to TV sets of different makes By using the TV buttons on the panel in the middle of the control you can increase the TV volume reduce the TV volume switch off sound switch off the TV set next programme number previous programme number 1 Hold the 7vG button and enter the correct remote control command with the digit buttons 0 9 You will find a list of all available remote control commands on the last page of this manual gt If the selected code does not work with your TV set or if the make of your TV is not in the list you can try out the codes one after the other Manual audio control With the MANUAL button you can switch to manual audio control 1 Pre
62. ure vibrates vertically you can improve the still picture as follows During still picture press the button Select the line PLAY FUNCTIONS with the P Jor tP button and confirm with the gt button Select the line VERTICAL STABILITY with the P Jor button Hold the lt or gt button until the picture quality is at its best Confirm with the button To end press the button ee A amp NE gt Please note however that interference may still occur with poor quality cassettes Cleaning the video heads If horizontal lines appear on the screen when you play a During playback press the MENU button Select the line PLAY FUNCTIONS with the P Jor P button and confirm with the gt button Select the line HEAD CLEANING with the P Jor P button Press the 0K button HEAD CLEANING IN PROGRESS appears on the screen EH A amp NE Wait a few seconds until the message disappears and then press the button 6 MANUAL RECORDING Use Manual Recording to make a spontaneous recording for example a programme currently being shown C If you want to start and stop a recording manually read the section Recording without automatic switch off C If you want to start a recording manually but have it stopped automatically read the section Recording with automatic switc
63. video recorder 2 Press the TIMER button on the remote control The programming mode selected last is marked 3 Select the line TIMER PROGRAMMING with the P Jor P button and confirm with the gt button Sanna seni TIMER TIMER PROGRAMMING VPS DATE PROG START PDC END LP 01 01 20 00 21 30 MO FR WEEKLY PRESS SELE TO STORE E 4 Select the entry field with the Jor gt button 5 Enter information with the P Jor FP button or with the digit buttons 0 9 gt Under DATE use the SELECT button to select daily or weekly programming MO FR Recording from Monday to Friday MO Recordings every week on the same day gt Under START use the button to switch VPS or PDC on or off gt Under END use the SELECT button to select the recording speed SP or LP 6 Confirm with the button when the information is correct gt The programming information has been stored ina TIMER block To end press the TIMER button Make sure that the cassette you have putin can be recorded on gt The cassette is being checked Wait until the search symbol in the display has gone out More information on the Tape Manager can be found in the chapter The Tape Manager TMY 9 Switch off with the button The programmed recording will only function when the video recorder is switched off with the button gt If any of th
64. while the child lock is on El Switch on the TV set If required select the programme number for the video recorder N Press the MENU button The main menu appears k Select the line SPECIAL SETTINGS with the P Jor LP button and confirm with the button U SPECIAL SETTINGS TV SYSTEM CHILD LOCK OSD MODE 16 9 WIDE SCREEN VCR 1 OR 2 REPEAT PLAY AUTO STANDBY DEMO TO EXIT PRESS MENU In the line CHILD LOCK select ON with the lt or gt button Confirm with the button To end press the MENU button o appears in the video recorder display Keep the remote control in a safe place If you want to switch off the child lock select OFF in line CHILD LOCK o disappears from the video recorder display gt If a button is pressed with activated child lock om flashes in the display for a few seconds You may also activate the child lock with the remote control Press the STANDBY button on the remote control for a few seconds until om appears in the video recorder display Switch the child lock off in the same way 27 Switching the on screen display OSD on or off You can switch the on screen display of the current operating information on or off 1 Switch on the TV set If required select the programme number for the video recorder 2 Press the MENU button The main menu appears 3 Selectthe l
65. y ak Ld a e 9 Select programme number 1 on the TV set Confirm with the button on the video recorder remote control The video recorder compares the TV channels on the TV set and the video recorder If the video recorder found the same TV channel as the TV set then it stores it at P01 gt When NOTV no signal from TV set appears in the display the TV channels can not be allocated automatically In this case read paragraph Manual TV channel allocation Wait until e g TVO2 appears Select the next programme number e g 2 on the TV set Confirm with the button on the video recorder remote control gt If you have allocated the wrong TV channeL you can go back one step with the button Repeat steps 8 to until all TV channels have been allocated To end press the button Automatic TV channel search Autoinstall The video recorder will search for all TV channels It stores TV channels found in the following sequence BBC 1 BBC 2 ITV CH 4 CH 5 SKY others If you want to start the automatic TV channel search again then follow the instructions below 1 Switch on the TV set If required select the programme number for the video recorder 2 Press the MENU button on the remote control The main menu will appear B Select the line INSTALLATION with the P Jor P_ button and confirm with the gt button 4 Select the
66. y after pressing a button for a few seconds you must switch the remote control to VCR 2 To end press the button Continuous playback You can automatically play a cassette again and again When the video recorder reaches the end of the tape or the end of the recording it will rewind and start again 1 Press the MENU button The main menu appears 2 Selectthe line SPECIAL SETTINGS with the P Jor P _ button Confirm with the gt button MAIN MENU SPECIAL SETTINGS TV SYSTEM CHILD LOCK OSD MODE 16 9 WIDE SCREEN VCR 1 OR 2 REPEAT PLAY AUTO STANDBY DEMO TO EXIT PRESS MENU Select the line REPEAT PLAY with the or P_ button Select ON with the or gt button If you select OFF the function will be switched off Confirm with the button Press the button Hee 2 e Put a cassette in the machine gt The cassette is being checked Wait until the search symbol in the display has gone out More information on the Tape Manager can be found in the chapter The Tape Manager TMY Start the continuous playback with the playback button 29 Automatic switch off tuner mode If you do not use the video recorder for a few minutes in certain modes e g STOP it will switch to standby automatically You can cancel this function to use the video recorder as a television receiver tuner a He amp N e N 30 Switch on the TV set and select the

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