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Philips SVA102 User's Manual

1. Take the product to a Philips factory service center see enclosed list or authorized service center for repair W hen the product has been repaired you must pick up the unit at the center Centers may keep defective parts In U S A Puerto Rico and U S Virgin Islands all implied warranties ne luang implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to the duration of this express warranty Because some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty may last this limitation may not apply to you TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE IN CANADA Please contact Philips at 1 800 661 6162 French Speaking 1 800 363 7278 English Speaking In Canada this warranty is given in lieu of all other warranties N o other warranties are expressed or implied including any implied warranties of mer chantability or fitness for a particular purpose Philips is not liable under any circumstances for ay direct indirect special incidental or consequentia damages howsoever incurred even if notified of the possibility of such damages REMEMBER Please record below the model and serial numbers found on the product Also please fill out and mail your warranty registration card promptly It will be easier for us to notify you if necessary MO DEL SERIAL This warranty gives you specific legal rights You may have other rights which vary from state to state 903 2
2. pO St F FWD Button W hen tape playback is stopped press to fast forward the tape at high speed D uring tape playback press to fast forward the tape while the picture stays on the screen Details are on page 34 Press to add or delete channel numbers Details are on page 13 20 VCR Display Panel eooorcnnrrcrnrccrr cc e cono crnseccrrrncrnrnccnnncrrrnncrrnccrnncrn cnn cnnrnccnn o o VCR Display Panel Information about VCR opera Cassette Compartment tions is displayed here Insert a video cassette tape here POWER VCR TV POWER VCR TV CST IN TIMER REC LA Y CHANNEL A cues Mu A li CO REC ord Light POWER Light This light appears during a recording It This light indicates that the power flashes when a recording is paused is on TIMER Light VCR TV Light This light glows when you turn off the power to This light appears when the VCR set a timer recording It also glows during a is in VCR position O ne Touch Recording It flashes when you turn off the power to set a timer recording if a tape has not been placed in the VCR It flashes when all timer recordings have finished CST IN Light This light appears when a tape is in the VCR eooccrrnrcerrncnrrnrnccncnn n r o Remote Sensor Receives a signal from your remote control so you can operate your VCR from a distance POWER Button Press to turn the VCR power on and off Front Panel 21 Cee ecceescccceseccc
3. Cassette Recorder MODEL SVA 102 Return your W arranty Registration Card today to ensure you receive all the benefits you re entitled to Once your purchase is registered you re eligible to receive all the privileges of owning this prod uct So complete and return the W arranty Registration Card enclosed with your purchase at once And take advantage of these important benefits Warra Owner Verification Confirmation Registering your product within Your completed W arranty 10 days confirms your right to Registration Card serves as maximum protection under the verification of ownership in the terms and conditions of your event of product theft or loss warranty S2000 Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to the family Dear product owner Thank you for your confidence in this product You ve selected one of the best built best backed products available today And we ll do everything in our power to keep you happy with your purchase for many years to come As a member of the SV2000 family you re entitled to protection by one of the most comprehensive warranties and outstanding ser vice networks in the industry W hat s more your purchase guarantees you ll receive all the infor mation and special offers for which you qualify plus easy access to accessories from our convenient home shopping network And most importantly you can count on our uncompromising com mitment to your total satisfact
4. tion press the MENU button to access the TIMER PROGRAM MING menu 2 Press the PLAY button or the STOP button to select the program you want to adjust 3 W hile the program number is blink ing press the RECORD button on the remote control Each repeated press of the RECORD button will advance the START and END times by 10 minutes You may advance the times by up to 24 hours If the timer recording is in progress each press of the RECORD button will advance only the END time by 10 minutes The recording speed will change to SLP automatically To restore the original START and END times press the PAUSE STILL button 4 Press the COUNTER RESET EX IT button to exit Timer Recording cont d 29 POPP eee eee SEE E EEE EEE EEOC EE EEE EE EEE EE SEEE EEO OEEHEOEEE EE EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEETEEE EE EEEEHELEEEE ESOL DELEEELELELEOS Cancelling a Timer Recording To cancel a timer recording Press the MENU button so that the TIMER PROGRAM POWER VoRTY szieoT MING menu appears g r OOO 4 5 6 a OOOO Press the PLAY button or the STOP button until the pro ES Es 5 S gram number you want to cancel appears on the screen a einen Oe Oo l While the program number is flashing press the OO Key REWIND button to cancel the timer recording EUD Oe FWD KO pe O Press the COUNTER RESET EXIT button to exit IM Correcting a Timer Recording If you need to correct a timer recording after you have finished setting the program follow th
5. Off W hen a tape is played fast forwarded or recorded to its end the VCR will rewind the tape to the beginning eject the tape and turn itself off If the real time counter memory is set the VCR will only rewind the tape to the point at which the counter is set to zero then stop The VCR will not eject the tape or shut itself off Tape Eject A tape can be ejected with the VCR power on or off but the VCR must be plugged in If a Timer Recording is programmed or has just finished a tape can only be ejected with the power on Be sure to insert a tape for the Timer Recording then turn offthe VCR power Automatic Tracking Adjustment The VCR automatically adjusts tracking to give you the best possible picture quality W ith some recordings however you may get a bet ter picture using the manual tracking controls see below Manual Tracking To adjust the tracking manually press the CHANNEL 4 w but tons on the VCR during playback NOTES Tracking is returned to automatic tracking adjustment when a tape is inserted or when the STOP button is pressed to halt playback e Manual tracking will not operate when the VCR is in Still mode e Use the CHANNEL 4 w buttons on the VCR or on the remote con trol to remove vertical jitter in a Still picture Before Tracking Adjustment 38 Helpful Hints If you are having problems with your product check this list of problems and possible solutions before requesting service
6. You may be able to solve the problem yourself If you need to call a customer service representative please know the model number and serial number of your product before you call This information is displayed on the back of the product Also please take a moment to identify the problem you are having and be prepared to explain this to the representative If you believe the representative will need to help you with operations please stay near the product O ur representatives will be happy to assist you The VCR has no power e Make sure the power plug is completely connected to an AC alternating current outlet e Make sure the power is turned on A power failure occurred e Follow the steps on page 11 to select a language and set up channels if necessary Then follow the steps on pages 14 15 to reset the clock e Timer recordings may be lost if the power fails for more than one minute Reprogram the timer record ings Details are on pages 26 29 The remote control will not operate the VCR e Aim the remote control directly at the VCR s remote sensor Details are on page 21 Remove all obstacles between the remote control and the VCR e Inspect and or replace the batteries in the remote control Details are on page five The VCR does not respond normally to the remote control For example the VCR may change channels multiple times when you press the CHANNEL button once e Install new batteries preferably alkaline in the r
7. on screen status displays 17 one touch recording 25 OUE ACK A 7 9 22 32 pause button sessen 21 pause still button 19 24 34 play button 18 21 23 34 A nieaaliane 23 power button sssr 18 21 CONG AI 7 22 A 20 rear paneles 22 rec ord light 20 rec otr DUETON 21 record button usses 18 record tab ssssssssssssssssssssssssrrsssrrrrren 5 recording A cvaditeetdleenats 24 one channel watching another 31 LIMON sessen 26 29 remote control DUttONS nsss 18 19 A 5 SENSO Mii 5 21 rental Plis 35 selector buttON 18 35 repeat Play essere 33 FEreCOrd Ng esn 32 rew ind button sssr 21 rewind button sss 18 rf coaxial cable 6 9 32 40 Safety precautions uo 3 searching forward reverse 34 sensor FTEMOLE vce 5 21 Sl Dis atietiv aaa aa 40 ias 40 speed button wees 18 standard play sesser 40 status display 17 Still piCtUTE sssssssssssrrissssssssrrrrrrsssssssn 34 StOP DUTCON eects 19 Stop eject button 21 super long play 40 table of Contents uo cesses 4 tape duplication ssis 32 Aitana 37 A aana 40 time setting sses 14 15 timer A raana 20 recording cancelling 29 COTECHINO sosise 29 AA 26 28 A del iniaeenat 37 tv NOOKUPS sssr 6 10 32 positiON 19 21 31 39 VCP POSICION Lessee 19 21 Or tw DULCON sssr 19 21 WO light eee teesstessteeesteeesessneees 20 vi
8. During tape playback press the F FWD button or the REWIND button then press again The VCR will now search in super high speed 0880 SPEED ELECTOR REPEAT COUNTER MENU DISPLAY EXIT jo RESET MEMORY To return to playback press the PLAY button REWND APLY FFWD DA Ce RECORD V STOP PAUSE STILL Viewing a Still Picture Wee During tape playback press the PAUSE STILL button A still picture will appear on the screen Press the PAUSE STILL button repeatedly to advance the picture frame by frame The noise lines will change position on the screen each time you press the PAUSE STILL button To release the still picture and return to normal playback press the PLAY button Still mode will automatically switch to Stop mode after five minutes to pro tect the VCR and the tape from dam age SP LP SLP means this feature will work with tapes recorded in Standard Play Long Play or Super Long Play LP SLP means this feature will work with tapes recorded in Long Play or Super Long Play For details about tape speed see page 40 Tapes recorded in SLP will have a clearer picture in Still mode and dur ing forward and reverse searching Rental Play 35 eeescococoocosoococosoooosoocoooosocoooocosoococosoocosoocoooosoooooocosoococosoooocooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo This function enables you to improve the picture quality when playing worn cassettes such as those rented from a video store Make sure The VCR is o
9. ESPA OL Press the F FWD button or the MENU button TUN ER SET UP will appear on the screen TUNER SET UP Press the MENU button the F FWD button or the REWIND button to begin automatic channel setup TUNER SET UP will flash on the screen W hen channels are set up the TV will go to the lowest channel available The VCR will memorize all available channels so when you use the CHANNEL buttons you ll only scan through channels that you receive Turning on Your VCR 11 coro reneencrrnccrrrnccannncnn c o Turn on the TV RENTAL AUTO CLOCK SPEED SELECTOR REPEAT COUNTER MENU DISPLAY EXIT COUNTER COSC ele RE WIND A PLAY EFWE o SES amp RECORD y sToP PAUSE STILL A e If you do not see any on screen dis plays when you turn on the VCR check your hookups then try again If you still do not see any on screen displays follow the steps under Automatic Channel Setup on page 12 and Language Selection on page 16 If you try to set up channels when there is no antenna or cable connect ed to the VCR programming will appear to take place Eventually TUNER SET UP will appear on the screen steadily and channel program ming will stop Connect an antenna or cable to the ANT enna IN jack of the VCR then press the MENU but ton the F FW D button or the REWIND button again Channel pro gramming will begin again 12 Automatic Channel Setup POPP P eee
10. RETURN seeeo BEMA AO ao O O VCR SET UP MENU DISPLAY EX COUNTER AUTO REPEAT Ol RENTAL REWIND E A gt AUTO RETURN Ore Er RECORD w STOP PAUSE STILL Press the F FWD button so that AUTO appears next to Ne ee AUTO RETURN on the screen VCR SET UP AUTO REPEAT RENTAL AUTO RETURN AUTO Press the COUNTER RESET EXIT button Remember to turn off the VCR before the timer recording W hen all the timer recordings are completed the TIMER light will flash and the VCR will rewind the tape to the beginning of the record ed programs If additional timer recordings are programmed to take place later the Auto Return function will not operate until all the programs are recorded To cancel this function follow steps 1 2 above At step 3 press the F FW D button so that AUTO no longer appears beside AUTO RETURN Press the COUNTER RESET EXIT button Recording O ne Channel Watching Another 31 Select the channel you want to watch at the TV Press the RECORD button to start a recording of the cur Set the TV to channel 3 or 4 rent channel Details are on page 24 Press the VCR TV button to put the VCR in TV position The VCR TV light will disappear Use the TV remote control to select the channel you want to watch at the TV To return to the channel being recorded use the TV remote control to select channel 3 or 4 whichever chan nel the CH3 CH4 switch on the back of the VCR is set to 5 E RE
11. TV Connect an audio cable to the white AUDIO OUT Jack on the back of the VCR Then connect the other end of the audio cable to the AUDIO IN Jack on your TV If your TV has Right and Left AUDIO IN Jacks you must use a Y splitter audio cable as illustrated to deliver audio to the TV s right and left channels Turn on your TV making sure it is in Line Input mode Please refer to your TV owner s manual for details e This hookup will not give you stereo sound To get stereo sound use the connections on pages six seven and select the channel to be viewed at the TV with the VCR turned off eoorcrro cennscnrrnnnrrnnnccan nenes ncnensnncnnnccnannccsrn c o Before turning on your VCR make sure there are batteries in the remote control and the VCR and TV are connected see pages five 10 You can not set up channels if you are using a Cable Box DBS The instructions on this page only work when you turn on the VCR for the first time If there is a power failure or if the VCR is unplugged for more than one minute you may need to repeat the instructions on this page Press the POWER button The PO WER light and the VCR TV light will appear Turn on the TV Set it to the same channel as the CH3 CH4 switch on the back of the VCR The menu shown below will appear ON j Press the PLAY button or the STOP button to select ENGLISH or ESPANOL ON will appear beside your choice LANGUAGE SELECT gt ENGLISH
12. The VCR is on and in VCR position The VCR TV light will appear If it does not press the VCR TV button once Press the MENU button repeatedly until the INITIALIZE menu appears Press the PLAY button or the STOP button repeatedly to select SETTING CLOCK Then press the F FWD button SETTING CLOCK MONTH DAY YEAR ee aa 2256 HOUR MINUTE AM PM While the MONTH space is flashing press the PLAY but ton or the STOP button repeatedly until the desired month appears Then press the F FWD button SETTING CLOCK MONTH DAY YEAR 03 Se HOUR MINUTE AM PM While the DAY space is flashing press the PLAY button or the STOP button repeatedly until the desired day appears Then press the F FWD button SETTING CLOCK MONTH DAY YEAR 03 91 sas HOUR MINUTE AM PM While the YEAR space is flashing press the PLAY button or the STOP button repeatedly until the desired year appears Press the F FWD button The day of the week will appear automatically SETTING CLOCK MONTH DAY YEAR 03 01 1999 HOUR MINUTE AM PM eoo oonsrnncrnnnccrrnncnnncrrrncs o R VCRTV AEJECT RENTAL AUTO CLOCK SPEED SELECTOR REPEAT COUNTER MENU DISPLAY EXIT fo RESET MEMORY REWIND A PLAY F FWD SD RECORD v STOP PAUSE STILL O E e If the clock has never been set the SETTING CLOCK menu may appear immediately when you press the MENU button If this happens follow the instructions from ste
13. another VCR or an audio visual system CH3 CH4 Switch laser disc player video disc player Set to channel 3 or 4 etc here Details are on pages 10 to use your TV with and 32 your VCR Set your TV to the same chan AC Power Cord VIDEO IN Jack nel Details are on Connect to astandard AC outlet Connect a cable coming from pages seven nine to supply power to the VCR the video out jack of a cam OUT Jack corder another VCR or an Use the supplied RF coax audio visual source laser disc ial cable to connect this player video disc player etc jack to the Antenna In here Details are on page 32 Jack on your TV or Cable Box DBS Details are on pages six nine Playing 23 POPP eee eee e EEE EEE EE EEE HEE EEE EEE EE EOEEEEEEEEEEEEE EE EEEEEEEEEE EEO E EO OEEEEEEE or 0 Read and follow the steps below to play a tape Turn on the TV Turn on the TV and set it to channel 3 or 4 whichever Insert a tape channel the CH3 CH4 switch on the back of the VCR is set to Insert a tape in the VCR The POWER VCR TV and CST IN lights will appear If the tape s record tab has been removed play p fe D lt Ss E 3 2 a m 8 4 Qi back will begin automatically 1 2 3 O O O 4 5 6 A OOOO If playback does not start automatically press the PLAY S S ES U button 0 100 V O O SPEED SELECTOR ES COUNTER MENU DISPLAY EXIT gt MEMORY RESET REWIND A PLAY FFWD Y A O RECORD e Press the STOP butto
14. for the timer recording Details are on page eight ONE TIME PROGRAM PROGRAM NUMBER 1 DATE 05 START TIME 07 END TIME 08 CHANNEL 16 REC SPEED 0 U 3 3 ooo TH PM PM Press the PLAY button or the STOP button repeatedly to select a tape speed The arrow will appear beside your choice The selected tape speed will flash beside REC SPEED ONE TIME PROGRAM PROGRAM NUMBE DATE START TIME END TIME CHANNEL REC SPEED 1 0 U 3 3 ooo vv R 5 H 7 M 8 M 6 P Mn ooo SP SLP y Press the COUNTER RESET EXIT button Press the POW ER button to turn off the VCR The TIMER light will appear The TIMER light will flash if there is not a tape in the VCR If a timer recording will take place several hours or days from now you may use the VCR until time for the timer recording Just make sure you turn off the VCR about five minutes before the scheduled start time Turn off the VCR for the recording Insert a tape in the VCR Leave the Cable Box DBS on if applicable eooorreenrrrn crnnnnnrrrnncrarnnr o POWER VCRTV AEJECT 1 2 3 4 5 6 A DADES AO 7 8 Q CHANNEL Ooo UU 0 100 V RENTAL AUTO CLOCK SPEED SELECTOR REPEAT COUNTER MENU DISPLAY EIT fo RESET MEMORY REWIND A PLAY F FWD RS 4 gt RECORD y STOP__ PAUSE STILL a Say To adjust the START and END times of a one time recording ONCE fol low these steps 1 With the VCR on and in VCR posi
15. recording e Make sure the tape has a record tab Details are on page five There is no playback picture or the playback picture is noisy or contains streaks e Make sure the TV is on the same channel as the VCR s CH3 CH4 switch Details are on page seven e Make sure the VCR is in VCR position The VCR TV light will appear If it does not press the VCR TV button once e Make sure channel 3 or 4 is properly adjusted e Adjust the tracking Details are on page 37 e TVs placed too close to the VCR can cause interference during tape playback Move the VCR away from the TV TV programs cannot be watched normally Press the VCR TV button to put the VCR in TV position The VCR TV light will disappear Check the connections between the VCR TV antenna cable and C able Box DBS if applicable Details are on pages six 10 The reception on all channels is poor e You may need to tune your TV again Line Input e If you accidentally enter Line Input mode AUX will appear on your TV screen briefly press the CHANNEL a w buttons or use the Number buttons to select another channel 40 Glossary AUDIO IN OUT Jacks jacks located on the back of the VCR which are used to record audio from another source IN or to send audio to another system O UT Automatic Channel Setup process in which the VCR scans all available channels and places the ones you receive in its memo ry Then when you push the CHANNEL a w buttons you
16. supplied to the OUT Jack on the back of the VCR and to the ANTENNA IN Jack on the TV You may use either a snap on type supplied or screw on type of coaxial cable whichever you prefer Antenna or Cable OUT N EN ANTENNA IN Jack omo Po a on back of TV En RF coaxial cable example only Plug in the TV and the VCR Set the CH3 CH4 switch on the back of the VCR to CH3 or CH4 whichever channel is not used or least used in your area Set the TV to the same channel For example when playing a tape if the CH 3 CH4 switch is set to CH 3 the TV should be on channel 03 A i A IS Bom i i OUT N VIDEO You are ready to turn on the VCR Please go to page 11 before turning on the VCR 8 Hookups With a Cable Box Direct Broadcast System corro cerneeeensnecnrrncrrnnccnn cnn ncrrrneeccnnnrcrnncnnncrrnncrrnncrn cn nnnecran s There are two ways to connect your Cable Box DBS to the VCR W ith this connection You may view any channel You must select channels at the Cable Box DBS Channels cannot be changed at the VCR You may not view a channel other than the one you are recording You may not program channels at the VCR You can only program a timer recording for one channel at a time Set the TV and the VCR to the Cable Box DBS output channel channel 03 or 04 and set the CH3 CH4 switch to the same channel Set your Cable Box DBS to the channel you want to rec
17. that ON appears next to AUTO REPEAT Tape playback will begin immediately AUTO REPEAT will appear on the screen briefly If you are fast forwarding or rewinding the tape you must first press the COUNTER RESET EXIT button to exit then press the PLAY button to begin tape playback The VCR will play the tape to the end rewind it then play it indication of your selection on the again TV programming will appear on the screen while the tape screen when you press the AUTO is rewinding REPEAT button during tape play back You may press the DISPLAY button to confirm that AUTO REPEAT is active To cancel AUTO REPEAT follow steps 1 2 above At step 3 press the F FW D button so that ON no longer appears beside AUTO REPEAT Press the COUNTER RESET EXIT button The COUNTER MEMORY button does not function if AUTO REPEAT is set to ON The real time counter memory is cancelled if AUTO REPEAT is set to ON You also may set AUTO REPEAT to ON or OFF by pressing the AUTO REPEAT button on the remote con trol However there may be no 34 Special Effects Playback COPS eee e eee ERE EE HEE rro ESOC EE rosso roo or 0 Forward and Reverse Searching SP LP SLP During tape playback press and release the F FW D but ton or the REWIND button A fast forward or reverse picture search will begin To return to playback press the PLAY button lt Ss Ed 3 2 Super High Speed Searching LP SLP 90 90
18. the information you want to change using the F FW D button or the REWIND button W hen the desired information is flashing use the PLAY button or the STOP button to enter the correct information Press the COUNTER RESET EX IT button to exit This VCR is ready for the year 2000 and the years beyond To set a date in the year 2000 enter 2000 for the year in step 5 on page 14 16 Language Selection Follow the steps below to change the language of the on screen menus and displays Make sure The VCR is on and in VCR position The VCR TV light will appear If it does not press the VCR TV button once Press the MENU button repeatedly until the INITIALIZE menu appears INITIALIZE CHANNEL SET UP VCRTV EJECT SETTING CLOCK O LANGUAGE SELECT O Press the PLAY button or the STOP button repeatedly to select LANGUAGE SELECT Then press the F FW D but RENTAL AUTO CLOCK toi SPEED SELECTOR REPEAT COUNTER INITIALIZE MENU DISPLAY EXIT S MEMORY RESET CHANNEL SET UP REWIND A PLAY F FWD SETTING CLOCK gt gt LANGUAGE SELECT O AT ES RECORD y SsToP PAUSE STILL Press the PLAY button or the STOP button to select Ne aa ENGLISH or ESPANOL ON will appear beside your choice LANGUAGE SELECT gt ENGLISH 0N ESPA OL Press the COUNTER RESET EXIT button If you accidentally select Spanish on screen displays and need English on screen displays 1 Press the MEN
19. 42 4800 EL6235E003 MAC6183 12 98 Index 43 POPPE SSeS EEE EEE EEE SECO EEE EEEEEEOEEEEEOEEEOEEE EHEC EEE EEE EEE OEE EEE rosso oo 0 AC POWES COP sssi 7 22 ACCESSO ES 44 ant enna in jack 6 10 22 audio in out jacks 10 22 32 40 auto repeat button 19 33 auto rEtUPN mnnccicciicnionnnonosenernns 30 automatic playback rias 37 rewind eject Off eee 37 A 5 cassette compartment 20 Ch3 ch4 SWItCHL eee 7 9 22 channel above 100a 18 Noria 13 deleting sssri 13 SE Urana 11 12 AJO bUttONS sssini 19 37 clock counter button 19 clock on screen display 17 clock Setting s 14 15 CONNECTIONS ciones 6 10 32 contents table O noni 4 controls EMOTE iunii ansi 5 18 19 VC fonan nana aa 20 22 count on screen display 17 counter memory button 19 36 counter reset exit button 19 36 cst in light 20 display button nsss 17 18 display panel sssr 20 duplication sssr 32 eject Dutton sisses 19 erasure prevention sss 5 Efwd button sses 19 21 front panel s s s 21 A iiia 40 helpful hints oes 38 39 hookups for tape duplication 32 with a cable box dbs 8 9 with a stereo tV 10 without a cable box dbs 6 7 language selection 11 16 line input MOE eee 32 40 long Play viii 40 Pirata 40 menu button 18 number buttons 18
20. PEAT COUNTER MENU DISPLAY EXIJ COUNTER 0 00 00 i RESET MEMORY REWIND A PLAY F FWD GO g RECORD y sToP PAUSE STILL Press the COUNTER MEMORY button so that M appears on the screen beside the real time counter a M 0 00 00 To go to a tape location where the real time counter was reset to zero press the REWIND button or the F FWD button when playback is stopped W hen the tape reaches the point at which the real time counter was reset to zero the tape will stop Press the PLAY button to watch the tape You may only set the real time counter memory at one location at a time If you set the real time counter to zero at a second loca tion the previous real time counter to zero setting will be erased To erase the real time counter memory press the COUNTER MEMORY button repeatedly so that the M disappears from the screen The COUNTER MEMORY button does not function if AUTO REPEAT is set to ON Details are on page 33 Automatic Playback Features 37 Automatic Playback W hen you put a tape in the VCR the power will come on automati cally If the tape s record tab is missing playback will begin If a timer recording is set you may have to press the PO W ER button to turn on the VCR Make sure you turn off the VCR for the timer record ing later If you insert a tape without a record tab when the power is off to set a timer recording the VCR will eject the tape Automatic Rewind Eject
21. PEAT COUNTER MENU DISPLAY EXIT fo REWIND A PLAY F FWD lt O EJ RECORD w STOP PAUSE STILL Nhe al Press the VCR TV button on the VCR remote control to put the VCR in VCR position The VCR TV light will appear The channel being recorded will appear on the screen To stop recording press the STOP button If you use a Cable Box DBS you may not be able to watch one chan nel while recording another Details are on pages eight nine 32 Rerecording Tape Duplication Cee Pere reece reeeceeeereeeereeeeseeEeZeEEE ESE LEE DELETE LETHE ELE REE EEE EEE CEE HOLE EEE EEEEDEEEE DELO E ELE CEE DEOL EEL 1 Audio cable from AUDIO OUT Jack of VCR 1to AUDIO IN Jack of VCR 2 VCR 1 Playing VCR 3 RF coaxial cable ASAS a from the OUT 2 Video cable from VIDEO OUT Jack paar E a f VCR 1to VIDEO IN Jack of VCR 2 ee id ANTENNA IN Jack VCR 1 will play your tape Insert a prerecorded tape in VCR 1 If the tape does not have a record tab playback begins If this happens press the STOP EJECT button on VCR 1 once VCR 2 will record your tape Insert a blank tape in VCR 2 Make sure the record tab is intact details are on page five Make sure the VCR 2 power is on and VCR 2 is in VCR position The VCR TV light will appear If it does not press the VCR TV button once Turn on the TV and set it to channel 3 or 4 whichever channel the CH3 CH4 switch on VCR 2 is set to Point the remote control
22. U button repeatedly until the PARA INICIAR menu appears 2 Press the PLAY button or the STOP button repeatedly to choose SELEC IDIOMA then press the F FW D but ton 3 Press the PLAY button or the STOP button to select ENGLISH 4 Press the COUNTER RESET EX IT button eecsocoooocosoococosoocosoooocosoooooococoooooosoocooooooooooooo On Screen Status Displays 17 Cee e cere ecccvescccesccccercccorecceeeeceoeeecooeS You may access on screen status displays by pressing the DISPLAY button repeatedly On screen status displays may include the current time channel and other information Press the DISPLAY button once The COUNT on screen status display will appear for five seconds After five seconds only the real time counter will appear on the screen This counter shows you the elapsed playing time of the tape from the point at which the real time counter was set to zero Press the DISPLAY button once again The CLOCK on screen status display will appear for five seconds After five seconds only the current time will appear on the screen the clock must be set If you are watching TV the current channel number will also appear on the screen Press the DISPLAY button once again The on screen status display will disappear lt OFF mode gt Press the DISPLAY button once lt COUNT mode gt STOP SLP 0 12 34 Press the DISPLAY button once lt CLOCK mode gt STOP 5 40 PM CH 02 SLP Press the DISPLAY
23. an RF coaxial cable supplied to connect the OUT Jack on the VCR to the IN Jack on the Cable Box DBS Use a second RF coaxial cable to connect the O UT Jack on the Cable Box DBS to the ANTENNA IN Jack on the TV Recording One Channel W atching Another Put the Cable Box DBS on the same channel as the VCR s CH3 CH4 switch Make sure the TV is on the Cable Box DBS output channel 03 or 04 Then with the VCR in VCR position the VCR TV light will appear on the display panel use the CHANNEL a v buttons to select the channel you want to record at the VCR Start the recording Press the VCR TV button once to put the VCR in TV position The VCR TV light will disappear e When you play a tape make sure the Cable Box DBS is set to the Pao channel you want to watch at the Cable same channel as the CH3 CH4 switch on the VCR Set the TV to the Cable Box DBS output channel 03 or 04 10 Hookups With a Stereo TV corro cenrencnrrnncnarrncnnnccrn cnc eccnnrennnncrnncrrnncrnncrn crn ccnncrnc r o antenna or cable to o ds Audio and Video IN Jacks on TV VIDEO yellow and AUDIO white OUT Jacks Video Cable Audio Cable Audio and Video cables are not supplied Connect the antenna or cable to the ANT enna IN Jack on the back of the VCR Connect a video cable to the yellow VIDEO OUT Jack on the back of the VCR Then connect the other end of the video cable to the VIDEO IN Jack on your
24. and turn itself off The TIMER light will blink The Auto Return feature will not operate If a tape without a record tab is inserted when the power is off for a timer recording the VCR will eject the tape The TIMER light will blink Insert a tape that allows recording If the preset time for a timer recording comes up during a One Touch Recording the OTR has priority e When two timer recordings overlap the timer recording with the earliest start time will have priority W hen the earliest program has finished recording the next program number will begin recording Helpful Hints cont d 39 Tape cannot be removed e Make sure the power plug is completely connected to an AC alternating current outlet You have set a timer recording Turn on the VCR power then eject the tape Be sure to insert a tape and turn off the VCR for your timer recording Tape cannot be inserted Insert the tape window side up with the record tab facing you e Make sure a tape isn t already in the VCR by pressing the STO P EJECT button on the VCR or the EJECT button on the remote control Gently push on the center of the tape when putting it in the VCR Never force the tape into the VCR e If atimer recording is set the VCR will not accept a tape that does not have a record tab You may only insert a tape with the record tab intact VCR ejects the tape when the RECORD button is pressed or when the VC R power is turned off to set a timer
25. art recording The REC ord light will appear If the tape is missing the record tab the VCR will eject the tape e Other recording options are on pages 25 32 The VCR will record in a preset vol To pause the recording for example during commer ume cials press the PAUSE STILL button once The REC ord Pause mode will automatically light will flash switch to Stop mode after five min To resume recording press the RECORD button or the utes to protect the VCR and the PAUSE STILL button again The REC ord light will appear tape from damage W hen a record ing is paused you may review the pause time remaining with the MW marks on the screen Each MW mark equals one minute remaining During the last minute of paused recording the mark will flash If any menu is activated on the TV screen the RECORD button on the remote control does not function Press the COUNTER RESET EX IT button to remove the menu Then press the RECORD button Press the STOP button to stop recording One Touch Recording 25 POPP eee AE RAEE AEREA EA HELE HEEL EELE DEE LED EE EEE EE ARMA LEE EEL EXE The One Touch Recording function allows you to program an immediate timed recording 30 minutes to eight hours long Before Press the REC ord O TR you begin make sure button on the VCR repeat Channels are set up edly The desired recording speed SP SLP has been selected with the SPEED button There is a tape in the VCR Make sure th
26. at VCR 2 Press the Number buttons 0 0 AUX will appear on the screen Point the remote control at VCR 2 Use the SPEED but Unauthorized recording of copy ton to select SP or SLP righted television programs video tapes or other materials may infringe on the rights of copyright owners and violate copyright laws Press the PLAY button on VCR 1 and the REC ord OTR If a program has copy guard pro button on VCR 2 at the same time tection it may not record clearly Audio and video cables are not sup plied The illustration uses two VCRs just like yours Different VCRs may oper ate differently To stop recording press the STOP EJECT button on VCR 2 once then stop the tape on VCR 1 Repeat Play 33 Follow the steps below to program the VCR to play a tape over and over Make sure The VCR is on and is in VCR position The VCR TV light will appear on the front panel If it does not press the VCR TV but ton once There is a tape in the VCR Press the MENU button repeatedly until the VCR SET UP menu appears VCR SET UP 0 0 0 0i o o gt AUTO REPEAT O RENTAL AUTO RETURN RENTAL AUTO CLOCK SPEED SELECTOR REPEAT COUNTER MENU DISPLAY EXIT o RESET MEMORY REWIND A PLAY F FWD O RECORD y STOP PAUSE STILL Press the PLAY button or the STOP button repeatedly to select AUTO REPEAT VCR SET UP gt AUTO REPEAT Se aa RENTAL AUTO RETURN Press the F FWD button so
27. atedly to access menus or to remove menus gt C H S RECORD V STOP PAUSE STILL DISPLAY Button Press repeatedly to view the on screen status displays Details are on page 17 REWIND Button W hen tape playback is stopped press to rewind the tape at high C speed During tape playback press to rewind the tape while the pic ture stays on the screen Details are on page 34 Press to erase a timer recording Details are on page 29 Press to add or delete channel numbers Details are on page 13 Press to go back one step when setting the clock or a timer recording RECORD Button Press to start a recording Details are on page 24 PLAY Button Press to play a tape Also press to release Search or Still mode and to return to normal playback Details are on page 34 U se to enter digits and information when programming a function in the on screen menu setting the clock for example Press to select an item in the on screen menu Remote Control Buttons cont d 19 POPC eee Se ee EES EEE EE EEE SESE EEE EEE EE EE EEE EE SEOEEEOEEEH EEE H ESET EOE E OEE EE SESE EE oros ooo oo 0 EJECT Button Press to eject the tape VCR TV Button Use to select the signal that your TV receives VCR Position Use to watch a tape to watch a program while recording it or to watch a TV broadcast using the CHANNEL a w or Number buttons to change channels at the VCR TV Position Use to watch TV changing channels at the TV or to watch on
28. button once If the channel you select has no broadcast the screen will be solid blue You may bring up a status display at any time by pressing the DIS PLAY button The exceptions are during Still mode and forward and reverse searching Channel numbers when tuned appear on the screen for a few sec onds To display the current time or the real time counter press the CLOCK COUNTER button Each time you press the CLOCK COUNTER button you alternate between a display of the clock or the real time counter The clock or the real time counter will disappear after five seconds 18 Remote Control Buttons corr ocenenncnrrncrrrnncrrncnncnnnnnncrrrcnecncrn cnennnncnnncrrnnccrnncrnncn cnnnncrran POWER Button Press to turn the VCR on or off Number Buttons Use to select channels oe Channels 1 9 C O O To select press 0 then press the channel number you want For i 3 3 example to select channel 7 press 0 7 Channels 100 and above A E A To select press the 100 button then press the last two digits of the channel you want For example to select channel 117 press O O OA the 100 button 1 7 5 ES 5 S RENTAL SELECTOR Button 0 100 Y Press to set the Rental mode to ON or OFF during tape playback OO di sre Ee BE Bh SPEED Button ES X5 C Press to select the recording speed SP or SLP Details are on MENO erlie I COUNTER pages 24 and 40 CIA ojo MENU Button AEWIND A PLAY F FWD Press repe
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30. ct the tape and turn itself off 26 Timer Recording Follow the steps below to program your VCR to record TV pro grams while you re away from home You can program up to seven timer recordings For each one the VCR will turn itself on record and turn itself off automatically Before you begin make sure Channels are set up The clock is set There is a tape in the VCR Make sure the tape s record tab is intact and the tape is long enough to record the program s The VCR is in VCR position The VCR TV light will appear If it does not press the VCR TV button once lt 5 2 2 Press the MENU button until the TIMER PROGRAM MING menu appears Program numbers that do not have a timer recording stored will flash CeO 080 O TIMER PROGRAMMING PROG 1234567 ATE START TIME RENTAL AUTO CLOCK SELECTOR REPEAT COUNTER AD TIME DISPLAY EXIT COUNTER alo CHANNEL RESET MEMORY REC SPEED REWIND A PLAY F FWD O C RECORD w STOP PAUSE STILL Press the PLAY button or the STOP button repeatedly to select a program number Then press the F FW D button A ee If you select a program number that already has a timer recording stored information about that program will appear Press the PLAY button or the STOP button to select another program num ber PROGRAM NUMBER 1 DATE START TIME END TIME CHANNEL REC SPEED Press the PLAY button or the STOP butto
31. deo in out jacks 10 22 32 40 E A 42 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES The following items are supplied with your VCR they are provided to help you use or set up your VCR Remote Control 4835 218 37256 RF Coaxial Cable 75 ohm Two AA Batteries 4835 138 17012 4835 323 27011 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES The following additional items are not provided with your VCR but they are designed for use with your new VCR To order these optional accessories contact us at Parts Accessories M arketing Department 401 East Old Andrew Johnson Highway P O Box 555 Jefferson City TN 37760 1 800 851 8885 Monaural Audio and Video Cables 6 feet VHS Cassette Rewinder Color coded for easy connection M61117 M61103 Three Cassette Storage C ases plastic Fits VHS and Beta cassettes M 61104 aD This owner s manual is made of recyclable materials TO Remember to recycle As an ENERGY STAR Partner Philips Consumer Electronics fod Company has determined that this product meets the Grevg gy ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency _ Enercy STAR is a U S registered mark 1B8143E003 Printed In China OVMN 02333 H3781UD
32. e program while recording another Details are on page 31 POWER VCRTV AEJ CT CD CD CD CHANNEL a v Buttons 1 2 3 Press to scan up or down through the VCR s channels after the DAD channels have been set up Details are on page 12 4 5 6 A DESIL AUTO REPEAT Button e Al Press to play a tape over and over Press again to cancel the SE COND Repeat Play feature Details are on page 33 0 olv CLOCK COUNTER Button A Press to display the clock or the real time counter on the TV screen CS Stoke COUNTER MEMO RY Button MENU DISPLAY EXIT COUNTER Press to memorize a tape position at which the real time counter aD was set to 0 00 00 Details are on page 36 REWIND AI PLAY F FWD C gt RECORD v STOP PAUSE STILL COUNTER RESET EXIT Button Press to set the real time counter to zero Details are on page 36 Press to remove menus STOP Button Press to stop the tape Use to enter digits and information when programming a function in the on screen menu setting the clock for example Press to select an item in the on screen menu te PAUSE STILL Button During recording press to temporarily stop the recording Details E A are on page 24 You can not pause a O ne Touch Recording Details are on page 25 During tape playback press to freeze the picture Press repeatedly to change the position of the noise lines in a Still picture and to advance the Still picture frame by frame Details are on page 34
33. e tape s record tab is intact and the tape is long enough to record the program s The VCR is in VCR position The VCR TV light will appear If it does not press the VCR TV button once gt Starting an OTR T ESAS 4 5 6 A O OQO E T 8 9 CHANNEL Use the CHANNEL 4 buttons or the Number but O O QO tons to select the channel you want to record S S X Press the REC ord OTR button on the VCR repeatedly a poe until the desired recording length 30 minutes to eight O E hours appears in the upper left corner of the screen RECORD W STOP PAUSESTUL Recording will begin immediately ee OTR 0 30 Stopping an OTR To stop an OTR before recording is finished press the STOP but ton on the remote control To cancel the OTR but continue recording press the REC ord O TR button on the VCR repeat To change the recording length edly until REC appears in the upper left corner of the screen while an OTR is in progress press the REC ord OTR button on the VCR repeatedly until the desired length appears on the screen You can not pause recording during an OTR If the preset time for a timer recording comes up during an OTR the OTR has priority The timer recording will not occur To show the time remaining for an OTR press the DISPLAY button repeatedly until OTR and the time remaining appear in the upper left corner of the screen If the end of the tape is reached during an OTR the VCR will stop recording eje
34. eee EHEC EE HELE EE EEE EE EEEE EEE EEE SOE EEO EE EEE EEE HE EEEE EEE LEEE SECO EE ELEE HEELS rro or VU Although your VCR may automatically set up the channels you receive when you turn it on for the first time this function lets you set up channels again Make sure The VCR is on and is in VCR position The VCR TV light will appear on the display panel If it does not press the VCR TV button once Press the MENU button repeatedly until the INITIALIZE menu appears INITIALIZE CHANNEL SET UP SETTING CLOCK LAN GUAGE SELECT Press the PLAY button or the STOP button repeatedly to select CHANNEL SET UP Then press the F FWD but CHANNEL SET UP AUTO TUNING ADD DELETE CH Press the PLAY button or the STOP button repeatedly to select AUTO TUNING Press the F FWD button The VCR will memorize all available channels W hen setup is complete the lowest channel you receive will appear on the screen VCRITV AEJECT RENTAL AUTO CLOCW SPEED SELECTOR REPEAT COUNTER MENU DISPLAY EXIT S RESET MEMORY REWIND A PLAY 4 gt RECORD w sToP PAUSE STILL SAS o Line Input mode will always be stored in the VCR s memory as channel 00 When you select chan nel 00 with the CHANNEL a w buttons or the Number buttons AUX will appear on the screen You can not program channels if you are using a Cable Box DBS Details are on pages eight nine Automatic Channel Setup cont d 13 Adding Dele
35. emote control The motor cylinder rotates even when the VCR is in Stop mode e To enable the quick play mechanism the cylinder will rotate for about five minutes This is normal The quick play mechanism switches the tape mechanism from Stop to Play in just one second A TV program cannot be recorded e Check the connections between the VCR TV antenna cable and C able Box D BS if applicable Details are on pages six 10 e Make sure the tape has a record tab Details are on page five The VCR will not perform a timer recording Make sure the recording start and stop times are set correctly Details are on pages 26 29 Make sure a tape is in the VCR and the tape has a record tab Details are on page five Make sure the VCR power is off Make sure the clock is set Details are on pages 14 15 The VCR may not perform or continue a timer recording if a power interruption of more than one minute occurs before or during the timer recording even if the power comes back on afterward Set up channels and reset the clock before re programming the timer recording s Finish programming a timer recording at least five minutes before the recording is scheduled to begin If after programming a timer recording you turn off the VCR without inserting a tape the TIMER light will blink Insert a tape with the record tab intact Noon is 12 p m Midnight is 12 a m If the tape runs out before the recording ends the VCR will stop eject the tape
36. enever you replace existing equipment 4 Table of Contents sesccococosoococsocoooocoooococosoocococooocosocoooocoooosococoococoosoooosocooooooooooococsoooooooooooooooooooooooo Setting Up Your VCR NOU NI oa 3 Table 61 ONES Susa A EA 4 BeOre USiING VOUPNCR 42 2cecenmebetu ed iris 5 Hookups W ithout a Cable Box Direct Broadcast System cece cece oo 6 7 Hookups W ith a Cable Box Direct Broadcast System cece eee ees 8 9 Hookups With a Stereo TV sa wat tee cu gah e og it tat dd OD AO 10 T rning on YOUR VER sy ine taht os via srpen Seti Tane e wien wns Wek aA vain 11 Automatic Channel Setup add cs da 12 13 Seltingtne Clock a wk Mek aE E EA R e T a bale oe ean 14 15 Language Selection recia tai a corea 16 Description of Controls On Screen Status Displays ada e 17 Remote Control Buttons tiesa o aa 18 19 VEA Display Panel ad a a co il ld loo E bs 20 Front Panek mi di 21 Rear Panele eo oe n cer Pid e E A a wk T a R A EAA Poy N 22 Basic Operations A a as sa Doe bia sea ew aA ee aa ew eaae E aee 23 A e AAA A Pin bane ag hincton A aah On lanes 24 Recording ONne POUCchRECOFdING 22 2 08 eiovere ds AAA ee 25 Timer Recordio i A whee trad ont chin ohare haath tent Res Baa 26 29 Auto GCE E ithe is Gate 30 Recording O ne Channel W atching Another 0 0 00 cece ence teens 31 Rerecording Tape Duplication 24 ieaeg eee aaa Nee lo eo ds 32 Playing Repeat Play is eer eet Cer head A AAA 33 Special ETOCS Playpack s
37. ercccerecceereecceeseceeeeeerereerereeeeeeeeeeeseeED F FW D Fast Forward Button W hen tape playback is stopped press to fast forward the tape at high speed During tape playback press to fast for ward the tape while the picture stays on the screen Details are on page 34 PLAY Button Press to play a tape Also press to release Search or Still mode and return to normal playback Details are on page 34 STOP EJECT Button Press once to stop the tape W hen tape play back is stopped press to eject the tape REW ind Button W hen tape playback is stopped press to rewind the tape at high speed During tape playback press to rewind the tape while the picture stays on the screen Details are on page 34 S HO POWER VCR TV ae POWER VCR TV CST IN TIMER REC CHANNEL A Oo oO oO 0 0 me Ems gt VCR TV Button Use to select the signal that your TV receives VCR Position Use to watch a tape to watch a program while recording it or to watch a TV broadcast using the CHANNEL a v or Number buttons to change channels at the VCR The VCR TV light will appear when the VCR is in VCR position TV Position Use to watch TV changing chan nels at the TV or to watch one program while recording anoth er Details are on page 31 E E EZRA CHANNEL a v Buttons Press to scan up or down through the VCR s channels TRACKING Function During normal tape playback pre
38. ese steps Make sure the VCR is on and is in VCR position The VCR TV light will appear If it does not press the VCR TV button once To correct a timer recording Press the MENU button so that the TIMER PROGRAM MING menu appears oo Press the PLAY button or the STOP button until the timer O S S recording you want to correct appears on the screen E O OOO 7 8 9 CHANNEL DRDS Select the information you want to change using the o 100 V F FWD button Press the REWIND button to go back one O step There is an exception Do not press the REW IN D button DE while the program number is flashing If you do you will cancel MENU DISPLAY ex CC UNTER the timer recording completely OC ele ids pe Er While the information is flashing enter the correct infor mation by pressing the PLAY button or the STOP button When all the information is correct press the COUNTER RESET EXIT button to exit Turn off the VCR before the timer recording 30 Auto Return Follow the steps below to make the VCR rewind to the beginning of the programs after it has finished all timer recordings Make sure The VCR is on and is in VCR position The VCR TV light will appear If it does not press the VCR TV button once Press the MENU button repeatedly until the VCR SET UP menu appears VCR SET UP AUTO REPEAT RENTAL T AUTO RETURN Press the PLAY button or the STOP button repeatedly to select AUTO
39. he exclusion of incidental or consequential damages so the above exclusion may not apply to you This includes but is not limited to prerecorded material whether copyrighted or not copyright ed damage caused by the use of non VHS tapes or tapes that have not been tested and labeled for use in two four six and eight hour VHS recorders a product that is used for commercial or institu tional purposes including but not limited to rental purposes WHERE IS SERVICE AVAILABLE W arranty service is available in all countries where the product is officially distributed by Philips Consumer Electronics Company In countries where Philips Consumer Electronics Company does not distribute the product the local Philips service Philips Service Solutions Group P O Box 2976 Longview Texas 75606 organization will attempt to provide service although there may be a delay if the appropriate spare parts and technical manual s are not readily available MAKE SURE YOU KEEP Please keep your sales receipt or other document showing proof of purchase Attach it to this owner s manual and keep both nearby Also keep the origi nal box and packing material in case you need to return your product BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE Please check your owner s manual before request ing service Adjustments of the controls discussed there may save you a service call TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE IN U S A PUERTO RICO OR U S VIRGIN ISLANDS
40. his information for future reference Model No Serial N o MAC5097 Introduction 3 W elcome to your VCR owner s manual This manual has six sections Setting Up Your VCR Description of Controls Basic Operations Recording Paying and Information You May Need The instructions explain all of the VCR s features which are listed below You cannot hurt your VCR by trying the features So read on and relax Features Auto Return e Automatic Channel Setup e Automatic Playback Features e Automatic Tracking Adjustment Display Panel e High Quality HQ System e On Screen Displays in English or Spanish One Touch Recording e Real Time Counter Remote Control e Rental Play Repeat Play e Special Effects Playback Forward and Reverse Searching Still Timer Recording Safety Precautions Warning To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture Federal Communications Commission FCC Warning Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equip ment void the user s authority to operate it This VCR equipped with a High Quality HQ system is compati ble with existing Video Home System VHS equipment Philips Consumer Electronics Company recommends that you use Before doing anything else record only video cassette tapes that are labeled with the VHS mark The the VCR s model and serial numbers use of other tapes may result in poor picture quality and exces
41. ion All of this is our way of saying welcome and thanks for investing in an SV2000 product P S Remember to get the most from your product you must return your Warranty Registration Card within 10 days So please mail it to us right now For Customer Use Model Registration Returning your W arranty Registration Card right away guarantees you ll receive all the information and special offers which you qualify for as the owner of your model Know these Safetysymbois CAUTIO RISK OF ELECTRIC SHO DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTR REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SER A This bolt of lightning indicates uninsulated material within your unit may cause an electrical shock For the ay of everyone in your household please do not remove product covering The exclamation point A calls attention to features for which you should read the enclosed literature closely to prevent operating and maintenance problems WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION To prevent elec tric shock match wide blade of plug to wide slot and fully insert ATTENTION Pour viter les choc lectriques intro duire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspon dante de la prise et pousser jusqu au fond Below enter your product s model number and serial number which are located on the rear of the cabinet Keep t
42. n and is in VCR position The VCR TV light will appear If it does not press the VCR TV button once There is a tape in the VCR During tape playback press the MENU button repeatedly until the VCR SET UP menu appears VCR SET UP AUTO REPEAT RENTAL AUTO RETURN 0 RENTAL AUTO CLOCK SPEED SELECTOR REPEAT COUNTER Press the PLAY button or the STOP button repeatedly to select RENTAL Then press the F FWD button S 5 5 ce The menu will disappear and RENTAL ON or RENTAL o a pa MEMORY OFF will appear on the screen for five seconds Each press O CST of the F FW D button within five seconds will turn S c5 CS RENTAL to ON or OFF RENTAL ON e You may only set RENTAL to ON or OFF during tape playback e You also may set RENTAL to ON or OFF by pressing the RENTAL SELECTOR button on the remote control during tape playback 36 Real Time Counter Memory Follow the steps below to reset the real time counter to zero at a tape location you want to refer to later Make sure The VCR is on and is in VCR position The VCR TV light will appear If it does not press the VCR TV button once There is a tape in the VCR Play fast forward or rewind a tape to the location that you would like to refer to later Press the STOP button to stop the tape Press the COUNTER RESET EXIT button repeatedly to reset the real time counter to zero O O RENTAL AUTO CLOCK SPEED SELECTOR RE
43. n repeatedly to select a ONCE DAILY or WEEKLY recording When the arrow is beside your choice press the F FWD button ONCE The VCR will record a TV program on any day you choose up to 12 months away DAILY The VCR will record a TV program at the same time on the same channel every day Monday through Friday WEEKLY The VCR will record a TV program at the same time on the same channel every week for example every Monday PROGRAM NUMBER 1 WEEKLY Timer Recording cont d 27 eeesococsoocosoooocosoocosocoooosoooooocosoococosoocococoooosoooooocosoococosoooosoooooosoooooocoooooooooooooooo Press the PLAY button or the STOP button repeatedly until the desired month appears Then press the F FW D button Next press the PLAY button or the STOP button repeat edly until the desired day appears Then press the F FWD button The day of the week will appear automatically You can not pro gram the VCR to record more than one year in advance ONE TIME PROGRAM DATEN MUMS E THU O START TIME pS 3 CHANNEL a REC SPEED 6 4 O N 9 ou 100 Y Enter the recording s start time O Press the PLAY button or the STOP button repeatedly cS ES BS eS until the desired hour appears Press the F FWD button SEA E COUNTER Press the PLAY button or the STOP button repeatedly OO elo until the desired minute appears Press the F FW D but O mao ton RECORD V STOP PAUSE STILL Finally press the PLAY button or the STOP button t
44. n to stop playback y STOP PAUSE STILL Press the REWIND button to rewind the tape Press the EJECT button to remove the tape e If the tape you want to play is already in the VCR make sure the VCR power is on and the VCR is in VCR position Press the VCR TV button so that the VCR TV light appears Then press the PLAY but ton Other playback options and fea tures are on pages 33 37 24 Recording AAA AEREA AAA AEREA ERE AAA EA AA AAA AREA Read and follow the steps below to record a television program Turn on the TV Insert a tape Turn on the TV set it to channel 3 or 4 whichever chan nel the CH3 CH4 switch on the back of the VCR is set to Insert a tape with its record tab intact see page five in the VCR The POW ER VCR TV and CST IN lights will appear If the VCR TV light does not appear press the VCR TV button so that the VCR TV light appears Press the SPEED button until the desired tape speed SP or SLP appears on the screen The tape speed will disappear seco SEEN Reber ONR after about five seconds ao 2 O You can change the tape speed while the VCR is recording but O some distortion may appear on the tape Details about tape speed REWND APLY O are on page 40 O COO RECORD LLST PAUSE STIL ko MENU DISPLAY EXIT S MEMORY Use the CHANNEL a v buttons or the Number buttons to select the channel to be recorded Nu Press the RECORD button once to st
45. o O point to AM or PM AM or PM will flash beside the time Press the F FWD button ONE TIME PROGRAM PROGRAM NUMBER 1 DATE Nees 05 06 THU START TIME 07 30 PM END TIME i CHANN EL REC SPEED AM PM Repeat the procedure in step 5 to set the recording s end time ONETIME PROGRAM PROGRAM NUMBER 1 DATE 05 06 TH START TIME 30 PM END 30 PM The TIMER PROGRAMMING menu will not appear at step 1 if the clock is not set Follow the steps on pages 14 15 to set the clock Enter the information while the space is flashing Press the REWIND button to go back one step from the current step during steps 2 8 To stop a started timer recording press the STOP EJECT button on the VCR More Helpful Hints are on page 38 TIME CHANNEL REC SPEED Instructions continue on page 28 28 Timer Recording cont d corro eecrn cnrnrnencrrrccnnnccn n cnn nrcrrrrnncrrnnnr o Press the PLAY button or the STOP button repeatedly until the desired channel number appears Then press the F FWD button If you are using a standard antenna cable hookup as shown on pages six seven select the channel of the TV program you want to record If you are recording from line input select AUX AUX is locat ed at the channel 00 If you are using a Cable Box DBS select the Cable Box DBS output channel 03 or 04 Select the channel you want to record at the Cable Box DBS Leave the Cable Box DBS on
46. only scan through channels you receive Bands settings that allow you to tune channels e Antenna VHF very high frequency channels 2 13 and UHF ultra high frequency channels 14 69 Cable all standard channels can be received without a Cable Box DBS Cable Box DBS Output Channel Channel 3 or 4 Dubbing copying a tape using a second VCR Frame a single still picture HQ high quality a feature in the VCR circuitry which provides enhanced picture detail Line Input The channel to which you set your VCR during dub bing The line input channel is always channel 00 If you accidentally enter Line Input mode AUX will appear on your TV screen briefly press the CHANNEL a w buttons or use the Number buttons to select another channel Mode a VCR operation OTR One Touch Recording programming a timed recording that starts immediately and records for 30 minutes to eight hours whichever you specify Remote Control the small electronic unit that came with your VCR allows you to operate your VCR from a distance RF coaxial cable The cable supplied with your VCR Use it to connect your VCR to your TV or Cable Box DBS if applicable The supplied cable is a snap on type However you may also use a screw on type if you prefer Special Effects forward and reverse searching a still picture Tape Speeds how fast the tape travels during a recording or during playback e SP standard play fastest tape speed
47. ord W hen you enter the channel you want to record in a timer recording select channel 03 or 04 the Cable Box DBS output channel This is step 7 on page 28 Leave the Cable Box DBS on for a timer recording VCR Cable Box DBS L a S RF coaxial Cable Signal i RF coaxial TV s cable ANTENNA IN Jack Connections Connect a Cable signal to the IN Jack on the Cable Box DBS Use an RF coaxial cable supplied to connect the OUT Jack on the Cable Box DBS to the ANT enna IN Jack on the VCR Use a second RF coaxial cable to connect the OUT Jack on the VCR to the TV s ANTENNA IN Jack Recording Viewing Any Channel W ith the VCR on and in VCR position the VCR TV light will appear on the display panel use the CHANNEL a v buttons to set the VCR to the Cable Box DBS output channel channel 03 or 04 Set the TV to the same channel to which you set the VCR Set the CH3 CH4 switch on the back of the VCR to the same channel Select the channel you want to view record at the Cable Box DBS Hookups With a Cable Box Direct Broadcast System cont d 9 POPP eee cre re secre eeeeeeeeEeDeeEE EEE LEE osos rosas rosso ro W ith this connection You may watch one channel while recording another You may not record scrambled channels VCR Cable Box DBS TV SANTENNA RF coaxial IN Jack cable Connections Connect a Cable signal to the VCR s AN T enna IN Jack Use
48. p 3 above To display the time press the DIS PLAY button repeatedly until the time appears on the screen Power failures that last for more than one minute can cause you to lose your clock setting Press the REWIND button to go back one step from the current step during steps 4 8 Setting the Clock cont d 15 POPPE S eee EEE EEE EE EEE EH ECE EH EEE EE EOE EEEOEE EO EEE EE OEEE HELE EEOE EEE E 0 While the HOUR space is flashing press the PLAY button or the STOP button repeatedly until the desired hour appears Then press the F FWD button SETTING CLOCK MONTH DAY YEAR 03 01 MON 1999 HOUR MINUTE AM PM 05 While the MINUTE space is flashing press the PLAY but ton or the STOP button repeatedly until the desired minute appears Then press the F FW D button SETTING CLOCK MONTH DAY YEAR 03 01 MON 1999 0 o SPEED S lECIOR REPEAT COUNTER HOUR MINUTE AM PM O 05 40 Q MENU DISPLAY EXIT S REWIND A PLAY G A O RECORD y STOP PAUSE STILL While the AM or PM space is flashing press the PLAY but Sp O ton or the STOP button repeatedly to point to AM or PM Y our selection will flash on the screen in the AM PM space SETTING CLOCK MONTH DAY YEAR A a 03 01 MON 1999 HOUR MINUTE AM PM 05 40 PM AM PM Press the COUNTER RESET EXIT button or the F FWD button to start the clock To reset the clock follow steps 1 2 on page 14 Select
49. recording time for a T120 tape is approximately two hours best picture quality LP long play average tape speed playback only e SLP super long play slowest tape speed recording time for a T120 tape is approximately six hours VCR video cassette recorder VIDEO IN OUT Jacks jacks located on the back of the VCR which are used to record video from another source IN or to send video to another system O UT Specifications 41 Video Heads Two heads Video Signal EIA standards NTSC color Antenna VHF UHF 75 ohm external antenna terminal VHF Output Signal Channel 3 or 4 switchable 75 ohms unbalanced Power Requirement 120V AC 60Hz Power Consumption 14W Operating Temperature 41 F 5 C to 104 F 40 C Relative Humidity 10 to 80 Weight 5 5 Ibs 2 5 kg Dimensions 14 3 16 W x 3 1 16 H x 9 3 16 D 360mm x 92mm x 230mm Tuner Broadcast Channels VHF 2 13 UHF 14 69 Cable TV Channels 2 13 Midband A 1 Superband W Hyperband A 5 A 1 Special C hannel 5A Ultraband 37 94 100 125 NOTE Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice 42 Limited Warranty VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER 90 Days Free Labor One Year Parts Exchange This product must be carried in for repair WHO IS COVERED You must have proof of purchase to receive war ranty service A sales receipt or other document showing that you purchased the product is
50. sive in the spaces provided on page two deposits on the video heads which may not be covered by the These numbers will help us assist warranty if damage occurs you if you ever call for help Your new product its packaging and this manual contain materials that can be recycled and reused Specialized companies can recycle your product to increase the Note to the Cable TV System Installer This reminder is provided to call the Cable TV system installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the N ational Electrical Code which provides guidelines for proper grounding in particular specifying that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as possible amount of reusable materials and to minimize the amount that needs lsi As an ENERGY STAR Partner Philips Consumer to be properly disposed Electronics Company has determined that this product Your product uses batteries that meets the EnerGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency ENERGY should not be thrown away when STAR is a U S registered mark depleted but should be disposed of Using products with the Energy STAR label can save energy as small chemical waste Saving energy reduces air pollution and lowers utility bills Please find out about the local regu lations on disposal of your old prod Copyright 1999 Philips Consumer Electronics Company All rights uct batteries manual and packag reserved ing wh
51. ss the CHANNEL buttons to adjust the tracking Details are on page 37 REC ord OTR Button Press once to start a recording Details are on page 24 Press repeatedly to start a O ne Touch Recording an immediate recording 30 minutes to eight hours long of the channel you are watching Details are on page 25 PAUSE Button W hile recording press to temporarily stop the recording Press a second time to resume normal recording Details are on page 24 You can not pause a O ne Touch Recording Details are on page 25 During tape playback press to freeze the picture Press repeatedly to change the position of the noise lines in a Still picture and to advance the picture frame by frame Details are on page 34 22 Rear Panel cono o ceneencnrrecrrrncrrnccn cnc DELLE EEL EE EEE ELE EEE LEL EEE EEE HOLE EEEEHEDEEEE DELLE ELE CLE RE CLEELS ANT enna IN Jack Connect your antenna or cable here Details are on pages six 10 AUDIO IN Jack Connect a cable coming from the audio out jack of a camcorder another VCR or an audio source here Details are on page 32 AUDIO OUT Jack Connect a cable going to the audio in jack of a camcorder another VCR or an audio system here Details are on pages 10 and 32 VIDEO OUT Jack Connect a cable going to the video in jack of a camcorder
52. t a dl fore Dal Rts aes AG eke a tee kee Co cat te 34 Rental Playe da ined Man a ote ae meee Nea walker aie tea ack wale AOS 35 Real Time Counter Memory rodar e Ad OE asa ise 36 Automatic Playback Features a a ad 37 Information You May Need Helpful HIntS anean O A 38 39 Glossary araar ennea EA sc E E AN BEEN aes 40 Sp cifications ey dateer da ii a a a e da ac eo 41 Limited Warranty sa ata O A A eaa eae eg 42 A E ARO teed 43 ACCESOS a e da A aed GRR ae Sy ears 44 Before Using Your VCR 5 PPP Peer errr esecreseerseeeerese EEE ESOL EEO LEE TESOL ESEEEEELEEEESEEEE SE OEE DEE EL ESE 0 o Putting Batteries in the Remote Control Remove the battery compartment lid on the bottom of the remote control by sliding the lid in the direction of the arrow Insert two AA batteries inside the battery compartment with their and ends aligned as indicated Replace the battery compartment lid Using the Remote Control Point the remote control at the VCR s remote sensor See page 21 when using the remote control to operate the VCR Do not put objects between the remote control and the VCR Erasure Prevention Video cassette tapes have record tabs to ensure that recordings are not erased accidentally To prevent accidental erasure break off the tab with a screwdriver I q To record again cover the hole with cellophane tape aN VCR maintenance In this VCR use only tapes with the VHS mark Make sure any ligh
53. t adhesive stick on notes are removed from the video cassette tape before putting the tape in the VCR Removable labels like these can jam the VCR Periodic maintenance is required to maintain your VCR s per formance The video heads will eventually require cleaning or replacement Cleaning or replacement of the video heads The remote control and its batteries should be performed by an authorized service center are supplied Do not mix alkaline and man ganese batteries Do not mix old and new batteries 6 Hookups Without a Cable Box Direct Broadcast System cono ocenrnncrrnccnrrnncrnncn cnnnrrrrnnccraannenrrnncnrnnnnnncrrnrcrrnncn cn cnnnncrrars The basic VCR TV connection antenna cable to VCR to TV is shown below If you have a Cable Box or a Direct Broadcast System please see pages eight nine If you have a Stereo TV please see page 10 After you hook up the VCR go to page 11 to turn on the VCR Disconnect the antenna or cable from your TV Antenna AN Indoor Outdoor 300 ohm ANTENNA IN Jack on back of TV Connect the antenna or cable to the ANT enna IN Jack of your VCR Back of VCR Antenna Indoor Outdoor 300 ohm Cable 75 ohm Hookups Without a Cable Box Direct Broadcast System cont d 7 POPP eee ee eere secre eeereeeeeeD EE EE ESET EEEOLEEEEEEEEE SELES EEEEESEEEE DEO EE DE EEE EEE OLED 00 o Connect the RF coaxial cable
54. ting Channels The channels you no longer receive or seldom watch can be deleted from the memory You also may add new channels into the memory Make sure The VCR is on and in VCR position The VCR TV light will appear If it does not press the VCR TV button once Press the MENU button repeatedly until the INITIALIZE menu appears POWER O DO 1 2 3 Press the PLAY button or the STOP button repeatedly to SQ e select CHANNEL SET UP Then press the F FWD but 4 A DRSESA O F 8 9 CHANNEL CHANNEL SET UP D D U gt AUTO TUNING 0 100 Y ADD DELETE CH gt RENTAL AUTO CLOCK SPEED SELECTOR REPEAT COUNTER RESET MEMORY MENU DISPLAY ENIT S REWIND A PLAY F FWD pecan w STOP PAUSE STILL Press the PLAY button or the STOP button repeatedly to select ADD DELETE CH Then press the F FW D button ADD DELETE CH 02 TV Press the Number buttons or press the PLAY button or the STOP button repeatedly until your desired channel number appears Press the F FWD button or the REWIND button so that ADD or DELETE flashes on the screen While your choice is flashing press the COUNTER RESET EXIT button The channel you added or deleted will appear The channel will be added or deleted whichever was flashing on the screen when you exited the menu 14 Setting the Clock corro cenenncnrrneccrrrncrnncrcrncnncncnnnnrnnncnnnnrcrrrrcrrn css Follow the steps below to set your VCR s clock Make sure

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