Philips DVR VR150 07 User Manual

VR150/07  
Thank you for buying a Philips video recorder. This video recorder is one of the most sophisticated and easy-to-  
use video recorders (VCR) on the market. Please take the time to read this operating manual before using your  
video recorder. It contains important information and notes regarding operation. The video recorder should not be  
turned on immediately after transportation from a cold to a hot area or vice versa, or in conditions of extreme  
humidity. Wait at least three hours after transporting the device. The video recorder needs this time in order to  
become acclimatised to its new environment (temperature, air humidity, etc.).  
This video recorder is used for the recording and playback of VHS videocassettes.  
Cassettes with the VHS-C label (VHS cassettes for camcorders) may only be used  
with a suitable adapter.  
We hope you enjoy your new video recorder.  
PAL  
This electronic device contains many materi-  
als that can be recycled. Please enquire about  
the possibilities for recycling your old device.  
Important notes regarding operation  
Danger: High voltage!  
Do not remove the top cover as there is a  
risk of an electrical shock!  
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So that you can identify your machine for service  
questions or in the event of theft, enter the serial  
number here. The serial number (PROD. NO.) is print-  
ed on the type plate fixed at the back of the device.  
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock,  
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do not expose this device rain or moisture.  
The video recorder does not contain any com-  
MODEL NO.  
PROD. NO.  
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ponents that can be repaired by the customer.  
Please leave all maintenance work for quali-  
fied personnel.  
As soon as the video recorder is connected to  
the power supply, there are some components  
that are in constant operation. To switch off the  
video recorder completely you must discon-  
nect it from the power supply.  
Make sure that air can circulate freely through  
the ventilation slots on the video recorder. Do  
This product complies with the requirements of  
Directive 73/23/EEC +89/336/EEC +93/68 EEC.  
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Interference  
The Department of Trade and industry operates  
a radio Investigation Service to help TV licence  
holders improve reception of BBC and ITC pro-  
grammers where these are being spoilt by inter-  
ference.  
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not place the device on an unsteady base.  
Make sure that no objects or liquids enter the  
video recorder. Do not place vases or the like  
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Specifications  
on the video recorder. If liquid is spilt into it,  
immediately disconnect the video recorder  
from the power supply and call After-sales  
Service for advice.  
Do not place any combustible objects on the  
device (candles, etc.).  
Voltage: 220-240V/50Hz  
Power consumption: 14W  
Power consumption (Standby): less than 3W  
Rewind time: 260 seconds (cassette E-180)  
Dimensions in cm (WxDxH): 36.0x22.6x9.2  
Number of video heads : 2  
Recording/playback time:  
3 hours (SP) (cassette E-180)  
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Make sure that children do not place any for-  
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eign objects within the openings or ventilation  
slots.  
6 hours (LP) (cassette E-180)  
These operating instructions have been print-  
ed on non-polluting paper.  
Deposit old batteries at the appropriate collec-  
tion points.  
Please make use of the facilities available in  
your country for disposing of the packaging of  
the video recorder in a way that helps to pro-  
tect the environment.  
Supplied accessories  
Operating instructions  
Remote control and 2 batteries  
Aerial Cable  
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REW.  
Front of your VCR  
When tape playback is stopped, press to rewind the tape  
at high speed. During playback, press to rewind the tape  
while the picture stays on the screen.  
To switch off or on, interrupt menu  
STANDBY/ONy  
function.  
To select the  
PROGRAMME+ PROGRAMME-  
To play back a tape.  
PLAY  
To stop the tape and eject the  
STOP/EJECT  
cassette.  
programme number. During playback, press to adjust the  
tracking.  
To record the TV channel selected at this  
RECORD  
moment.  
FWD.  
Back of your VCR  
When tape playback is stopped, press to fast  
TV  
To connect the TV.  
forward the tape at high speed. During playback, press to  
fast forward the tape while the picture stays on the screen.  
AERIAL  
RF OUT  
To connect the aerial cable.  
To connect the TV.  
2. Important notes for operation  
Navigation in the screen menu  
The symbols on your video recorder  
display  
You can check/change many functions and settings  
of your video recorder via the on-screen menu. The  
individual functions are selected, via the remote  
control as follows:  
Call up the menu: with  
MENU  
.
These symbols can light up on your video recorder dis-  
play:  
SELECT K L CHOOSE B  
When you keep your video recorder on.  
TIMER  
RECORD SET UP  
VCR SET UP  
TUNER SET UP  
INITIAL SET UP  
When you have put a cassette in the video  
recorder.  
Display of programme number of the TV channel /  
time / RF channel.  
END=EXIT  
When you record.  
PLAY B-K STOP C-L  
When you have programmed a recording.  
To select: with  
.
To enter or change your selection: with the num-  
PLAY B-K STOP C-L  
ber buttons 0..9 or with  
To save or confirm: with  
.
FWD 1- B  
.
To cancel: with CLEAR  
.
To end: with  
.
STATUS/EXIT  
Switching on  
You can switch on the video recorder with the  
STANDBY/ON y  
button.  
Automatic switch-off  
If the video recorder is not used for several minutes, it switches itself off automatically. This function can  
be deactivated (e.g. if you want to use the video recorder as a TV receiver). For more information, please  
read the section 'Automatic switch-off' in chapter 'Other functions'.  
Time in the display  
STANDBY/ON y  
If you have switched the video recorder off with  
'18:00'.  
, the time will show in the display, e.g.  
If the clock has not been set, ' --:-- ' will appear.  
Power consumption  
The video recorder should always be connected to the mains so as not to affect the use of the TV or  
programmed recordings.  
If the display has been switched off, your video recorder consumes less than 3W in stand-by.  
Power outage/no power  
Channel information remains saved for up to 1 year, the time and timer information is saved for up to 1  
minute.  
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3. Connecting the video recorder  
Important for the United Kingdom  
Connecting your video recorder to  
the TV  
This apparatus is fitted with an approved moulded 13  
Amp plug. To change a fuse in this type of plug pro-  
ceed as follows:  
1.Remove fuse cover and fuse.  
2.Fix new fuse which should be a BS1362 3A, ASTA  
or BSI approved type.  
The necessary cable connections  
must be made before you can record  
or playback TV programmes using  
your video recorder.  
We recommend that you use a scart  
cable to connect your TV and video recorder.  
3.Refit the fuse cover.  
If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket outlets,  
it should be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted in its  
place.  
If the mains plug contains a fuse, this should have a  
value of 3A. If a plug without a fuse is used, the fuse at  
What is a scart cable?  
The scart or Euro AV cable serves as the universal  
connector for picture, sound and control signals.  
With this type of connection, there is practically no  
loss of quality during the picture or sound transfer.  
the distribution board should not be greater than 3A.  
The severed plug must be destroyed to avoid a possi-  
ble shock hazard should it be inserted into a 13A  
socket alsewhere.  
Connecting with a scart cable  
Have the following cables ready:  
- one aerial cable (1, supplied)  
- one scart cable (2, not supplied)  
How to connect a plug:  
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accor-  
dance with the following code:  
BLUE- 'NEUTRAL' ('N')  
BROWN- 'LIVE' ('L')  
4.The BLUE wire must be connected to the terminal  
which is marked with the letter 'N' or coloured  
BLACK.  
5.The BROWN wire must be connected to the termi-  
nal which is marked with the letter 'L' or coloured  
RED.  
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1.Remove the aerial cable  
plug from your TV. Insert it  
into the AERIAL at the back  
of the video recorder.  
TV  
AERIAL  
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2.Insert one end of the sup-  
plied aerial cable into the RF  
OUT at the back of the video  
recorder and the other end  
into the aerial input socket at  
the back of the TV.  
TV  
RF OUT  
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3.Plug one end of a scart  
cable into the scart socket  
'TV' at the back of the video  
recorder and the other end  
6.Do not connect either wires to the earth terminai in  
TV  
the plug which is marked with the letter 'E' or by  
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the safety earth symbol  
green-and-yellow.  
or coloured green or  
into the suitable scart socket on your TV reserved  
for the video recorder operation (see your TV’s  
operating instructions).  
Before replacing the plug cover, make certain that the  
cord grip is clamped over the sheath of the lead-not  
simply over the two wires.  
4.Switch on the TV.  
5.Insert AC cable into the wall socket.  
Preparing the remote control for  
operation  
My TV has several scart sockets. Which one  
should I use?  
Select that scart socket which is suited for the  
video output as well as for the video input.  
My TV has a configuration menu for the  
scart socket.  
The remote control and its batteries are packed separate-  
ly in the original video recorder packaging. You must  
install the batteries in the remote control before use.  
Please configure this scart socket as Input-Output.  
6.If the connection was properly made and  
your TV was automatically switched to the  
programme number for the scart socket, you  
will see the following picture:  
1.Take the remote control and the enclosed  
batteries (2 batteries).  
PLEASE CONNECT AERIAL OR  
CABLE TO THE VCR  
2.Open the remote control's battery compart-  
ment and place the batteries in it as shown in  
the picture and close the battery compart-  
ment.  
The remote control is now ready to use. Its  
range is approximately 7 metres.  
THEN...  
PUSH P+ KEY  
OR...  
FOR PLAY ONLY-PUSH PLAY  
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Then, read the section 'Preparation for use' in  
the chapter 'Installing your video recorder'.  
Connecting without a scart cable  
My screen is empty  
Have an aerial cable ready.  
1.Switch off your TV.  
2.Remove the aerial cable plug from the aerial  
input socket of the TV. Insert it into the AERIAL  
at the back of the video recorder.  
3.Insert one end of the sup-  
Many TVs are switched to the programme num-  
ber for the scart socket by way of a control signal  
sent through the scart cable.  
If the TV does not automatically switch to the scart  
socket programme number, manually change to the  
corresponding programme number on your TV (see  
your TV's operating instructions).  
TV  
AERIAL  
plied aerial cable into the  
RF OUT at the back of the  
video recorder and the  
other end into the aerial  
input socket at the back of  
the TV.  
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TV  
RF OUT  
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wall socket.  
5.Switch on your TV and  
select the programme  
number used for video playback on your TV.  
(see your TV’s operating instructions)  
6.Start the TV’s channel search manually as if  
you wanted to save a new TV channel until  
the next screen appears. (see your TV’s oper-  
ating instructions)  
PLEASE CONNECT AERIAL OR  
CABLE TO THE VCR  
THEN...  
PUSH P+ KEY  
OR...  
FOR PLAY ONLY-PUSH PLAY  
I do not see the message screen  
• Check the cable connections.  
• Repeat the channel search on your TV.  
7.Save this programme number setting on your  
TV for video recorder operation.  
Then, read the section 'Preparation for use' in  
the chapter 'Installing your video recorder'.  
Programme number for video recorder operation  
You have now saved a programme number for  
use by your video recorder as you would a reg-  
ular TV channel. This programme number must  
now be used in future for video recorder play-  
back ('video recorder' TV channel).  
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4. Installing your video recorder  
Preparation for use  
Manual TV channel search  
This chapter shows you how to prepare the video  
recorder for use. The video recorder automatically  
seeks out and stores all available TV channels.  
In some cases it can occur that all of the TV  
channels are not found and saved during the first  
installation. In this case, the missing or coded TV  
channels must be searched for and stored man-  
ually.  
'Aim' correctly  
In the following sections, you require the remote  
control for the first time. When using, always  
aim the front of the remote control at the video  
recorder and not at the TV.  
1.Switch on the TV. If required, select the pro-  
gramme number for the video recorder.  
MENU  
2.Press  
.The main menu will appear.  
Connecting additional devices  
PLAY B-K  
STOP C-L  
3.Use  
or  
to select 'TUNER  
After you have connected additional devices  
(satellite receiver, etc.) through the aerial cable,  
switch them on. The automatic channel search  
will recognise them and save them.  
FWD 1- B  
SET UP'. Then press  
.
PLAY B-K  
STOP C-L  
4.Use  
or  
to select 'MANU-  
FWD 1- B  
AL TUNING'. Then press  
.
1.Press with P+ .  
The automatic TV channel search starts.  
MANUAL TUNING  
PROG.  
CHANNEL  
SKIP  
P55  
055  
[OFF]  
PLEASE WAIT  
SELECT K L CHOOSE B  
END=EXIT  
START  
❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚  
FINISH  
PLAY B-K  
STOP C-L  
5.Select 'PROG.' with  
or  
.
FWD 1- B  
.
Then press  
6.With  
The video recorder does not find any TV  
channels during the search  
PLAY B-K  
STOP C-L  
0..9  
, select  
or  
or  
• Select channel 1 on the TV. Can you see the  
saved TV channel on the TV?  
the desired programme number that you want  
to use for the TV channel, e.g. 'P01'. Then  
FWD 1- B  
If not, check the cable connection of the aerial  
(aerial socket), video recorder, TV.  
press  
.
PLAY B-K  
STOP C-L  
The video recorder searches the entire frequen-  
cy range in order to find and save the largest  
possible number of TV channels. It is possible  
that the TV channels in your country are broad-  
cast in a higher frequency range. As soon as  
this range is reached during the search, the  
video recorder will find the TV channels.  
7.Select 'CHANNEL' with  
or  
,
FWD 1- B  
and confirm with  
. Then enter the  
0..9  
desired channel with  
.
'
'
If you set SKIP on for a channel, this chan-  
nel will be ignored when going through the  
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P–  
channels with  
or  
.
2.The clock setting display appears on the TV  
screen.  
I don't know the channels for my TV stations  
PLAY B-K  
STOP C-L  
In this case, press  
or  
in  
'CHANNEL' to start the automatic channel  
search. A changing channel number will appear  
on the TV screen. Continue the automatic search  
until you have found the desired TV channel.  
TIME --:--  
DATE --/--/--  
FWD 1- B  
8.Save the TV channel with  
.
END=EXIT  
9.To search for other TV channels, begin again  
at step 5.  
STATUS/EXIT  
10.To end, press  
.
0..9  
3.Set the time with the number buttons  
4.Set 'DAY', 'MONTH' and 'YEAR' with the  
0..9  
.
number buttons  
.
5.When all information is correct, save by  
STATUS/EXIT  
pressing  
.
The preparation for use is now complete.  
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Automatic Tuning  
Sorting TV channels manually  
After you have performed the automatic channel  
search you may not agree with the sequence in  
which the individual TV channels have been allo-  
cated to the programme positions (programme  
numbers) of the video recorder. You can use this  
function to individually sort the TV channels  
already saved.  
During installation, all available TV channels are  
searched for and saved. If the channel assign-  
ments of your cable or satellite TV provider  
change or if you are re-installing the video  
recorder, e.g. after moving house, you can start  
this procedure again. This will replace all the TV  
channels already saved with the new ones.  
1.Switch on the TV. If required, select the pro-  
gramme number for the video recorder.  
MENU  
1.Switch on the TV. If required, select the pro-  
gramme number for the video recorder.  
MENU  
2.Press  
. The main menu will appear.  
2.Press  
. The main menu will appear.  
PLAY B-K  
3.Select 'TUNER SET UP' with  
or  
PLAY B-K  
3.Select 'TUNER SET UP' with  
STOP C-L  
FWD 1- B  
and confirm with  
.
STOP C-L  
FWD 1- B  
and confirm with  
.
PLAY B-K  
4.Select 'AUTO TUNING' with  
or  
PLAY B-K  
STOP C-L  
4.Select 'MOVE' with  
or  
,
STOP C-L  
FWD 1- B  
.
and confirm with  
FWD 1- B  
and confirm with  
.
MOVE  
PLEASE WAIT  
P01: 02  
P02: 03  
P03: 05  
P04: 10  
P05: 74  
P06: 90  
P07: 99  
P08: 121  
P09: 124  
P10: 130  
START  
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FINISH  
SELECT K L CHOOSE B  
END=EXIT  
5.The automatic TV channel search starts. This  
allows the video recorder to save all available  
TV channels. This procedure may take sever-  
al minutes.  
6.When the TV channel search is complete,  
'COMPLETED' will briefly appear on the TV  
screen.  
PLAY B-K  
STOP C-L  
5.With  
or  
, select the saved  
TV channel that you want to change.  
6.Confirm with  
7.Move the selected channel with  
FWD 1- B  
.
PLAY B-K  
or  
STOP C-L  
to the programme number you want  
to assign.  
8.Confirm with  
FWD 1- B  
.
9.To assign other TV channels to a programme  
number, repeat steps 5 to 8.  
STATUS/EXIT  
10.To end, press  
.
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Setting the clock  
Setting the RF out channel  
In some reception locations it is possible that a  
TV channel will be sent on the same or similar  
frequency as the video recorder.  
Result: As soon as the video recorder is  
switched on, the reception quality for this or sev-  
eral other TV channels will decrease.  
The following steps will show you how to change  
the pre-set 'transmission' (RF out channel) fre-  
quency on the video recorder.  
If the display shows an incorrect time or ' --:-- ',  
the time and date must be reset manually.  
1.Switch on the TV. If required, select the pro-  
gramme number for the video recorder.  
MENU  
2.Press  
. The main menu will appear.  
PLAY B-K  
3.Select 'INITIAL SET UP' with  
or  
STOP C-L  
FWD 1- B  
and confirm with  
.
PLAY B-K  
STOP C-L  
4.Select 'CLOCK' with  
or  
FWD 1- B  
and confirm with  
.
What is RF out channel?  
This electronic component in the video recorder  
allows the device to transmit audio and video  
signals via the aerial cable. These signals can  
be received on the TV just like TV channels.  
What is RF out channel frequency?  
TIME --:--  
DATE --/--/--  
This frequency or channel indicates the channel  
on which the audio or video signal is transmitted.  
END=EXIT  
5.Check the time in 'TIME'. If required, please  
1.Switch on the TV. If required, select the pro-  
gramme number for the video recorder.  
MENU  
0..9  
change the time with  
.
6.Check 'DAY', 'MONTH' and 'YEAR' in the  
same way.  
2.Press  
. The main menu will appear.  
PLAY B-K  
3.Select 'INITIAL SET UP' with  
or  
STATUS/EXIT  
7.To end, press  
.
STOP C-L  
FWD 1- B  
and confirm with  
.
PLAY B-K  
STOP C-L  
4.Select 'RF OUT' with  
or  
FWD 1- B  
and confirm with  
.
SELECT K L CHOOSE B  
RF OUT CH 35  
END=EXIT  
FWD 1- B  
5.Press  
.
PLAY B-K  
STOP C-L  
0..9  
6.Press  
,
or  
to select  
the channel which is not broadcasted  
between channel 22 and channel 69 in your  
area.  
FWD 1- B  
7.Press  
.
If you cannot get an interference-free picture  
and sound, connect the video recorder and  
the TV with a scart cable. Then, switch the  
STOP C-L  
ss  
built-in modulator off. Pre  
'
'
'
repeatedly until -- appears next to RF  
'
OUT CH on the TV screen.  
FWD 1- B  
Then confirm with  
.
STATUS/EXIT  
8.To end, press  
.
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5. Playback  
How can I set the counter to '0:00:00'?  
Playing back cassettes  
CLEAR  
You can set the counter to '0:00:00' with  
.
You can operate the video recorder using the  
remote control or the buttons on the front of the  
video recorder.  
When you put a cassette in the video recorder,  
the counter will automatically reset to '0:00:00'.  
The counter does not move  
PLAY B-K  
STOP C-L  
FWD 1- B  
If you press  
REW0- s  
,
,
or  
This occurs when there are no recordings on a por-  
tion of a tape. This is not a fault in your video recorder.  
The screen shows '-0:01:20'  
while the set is in Stand-by, the power will be  
automatically turned on. Additionally, if a cas-  
sette was already inserted, the corresponding  
operation will be performed.  
Your video recorder can only record and play  
back standard VHS cassettes.  
If you rewind a cassette from the tape position  
'0:00:00', the counter will show for instance,  
'-0:01:20' (the cassette was rewound to  
1 minute and 20 seconds before '0:00:00').  
1.Put a cassette into the cassette slot. The cas-  
Searching for a tape position with  
picture (scanning)  
sette is inserted automatically. '  
appear on the display.  
PLAY B-K  
' will  
1.During playback, press REW0- s (reverse) or  
2.Press  
to view the tape. 'PLAY' will  
appear on the display.  
FWD 1- B  
(forward).  
2.If you want to search in super high speed,  
DIGITAL STUDIO PICTURE CONTROL  
Philips has developed a system which produces  
the best possible playback quality. For old and  
often-used video cassettes, this system reduces  
interference. For new or high quality cassettes,  
it emphasises the details.  
REW0- s  
FWD 1- B  
press  
or  
once more.  
(This function will not operate for a NTSC cas-  
settes playback in SP mode.)  
PLAY B-K  
3.Press  
to resume playback.  
Still picture  
Picture/ sound quality is poor  
When playing rental videos or older, poorer  
quality cassettes, it may not be possible to com-  
pletely filter out picture and sound interference.  
This is not a fault in your machine. Read the  
section 'Manual tracking'.  
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STILL  
1.During playback, press  
tape and display a still picture.  
PLAY B-K  
to stop the  
2.Press  
to resume playback.  
Scanning and still picture interfere with the  
picture quality  
• The sound is switched off. This is not your  
fault of your video recorder. When the picture  
begins to vibrate vertically, stabilize the picture  
STOP C-L  
3.To stop the playback, press  
or  
STOP/EJECT on the video recorder.  
4.To eject the cassette, press STOP/EJECT when  
the video recorder stops the playback.  
+
-
by pressing  
P
or  
PROGRAMME PROGRAMME  
+
-
P
Automatic switch-off of special functions  
Many functions (e.g. pause, still picture) switch  
themselves off automatically after a short time in  
order to protect the cassette and to save energy.  
in the still mode.  
2
STILL  
• If you press  
to freeze the picture,  
usually there will be noiselines on the TV  
screen. This is normal, however, each time you  
2
STILL  
press  
the lines will change position.  
Do I need to change the playback speed  
when playing back LP recordings?  
During playback, the correct speed will automati-  
cally be selected. For more information, please  
read the section 'Selecting the recording speed  
(SP or LP)' in the chapter 'Manual recording'.  
Searching for tape position without  
picture (forward wind and rewind)  
STOP C-L  
1.Stop the tape with  
.
REW0- s  
FWD 1- B  
2.Press  
(reverse) or  
(forward). 'Fr' or 'FF' will appear on the dis-  
play for 5 seconds, and then, the real time  
counter time will appear.  
Playing back NTSC cassettes  
This video recorder can also play back cassettes  
that have been recorded in SP [Standard Play]  
or SLP [Super Long Play] mode in the NTSC  
standard (for example, American cassettes).  
However, this only works on PAL-television sets  
that are suitable for a picture frequency of 60Hz.  
STOP C-L  
3.To stop the tape, press  
.
Manual tracking  
To manually adjust the tracking during playback,  
+
-
PROGRAMME PROGRAMME  
press  
or P+ P– .  
Displaying current tape position  
Tracking will return to Automatic Tracking  
STOP C-L  
Adjustment when you press  
, insert a  
The following information is displayed on the  
screen: e.g.: 0:02:45 shows the counter in hours,  
minutes and seconds.  
PLAY B-K  
tape, or press  
.
To remove vertical jitter in a Still picture, press  
SP/LP: will show the recorded speed of your cassette.  
+
- or P+  
P–  
.
PROGRAMME PROGRAMME  
EN  
9
 
6. Manual recording  
Lining up recordings (assemble cut)  
General information  
When you add a further recording to a cassette,  
which already has a recording on it, a short  
blank (flicker) can appear between the old and  
the new recording or the picture itself can flicker.  
To help reduce these from occurring, proceed as  
follows:  
1.Find the tape position of the old recording  
where you want to insert the new recording.  
2.Look at the last minute of the old recording  
(playback).  
Use 'Manual Recording' to make a spontaneous  
recording (for example, a programme currently  
being shown).  
If you want to start and stop a recording manually,  
read the section 'Recording without automatic  
switch-off'.  
If you want to start a recording manually but have  
it stopped automatically, read the section  
'Recording with automatic switch-off'. (e.g. not  
to record to the end of the tape)  
STILL 2  
3.Press  
at the tape position where the  
Recording without automatic  
switch-off  
REC I  
new recording is to go and press  
.
4.Now start recording as usual by pressing  
1.Insert a cassette.  
REC I  
on the remote control.  
P+ P–  
2.Use  
to select the programme num-  
STOP C-L  
5.Stop recording with  
.
ber you want to record, for example, 'P01'.  
3.To start recording, press  
4.Stop recording with  
Selecting the recording speed  
(SP or LP)  
LP allows to double the recording duration on tape  
(for example six hours instead of three hours on a  
E180 cassette).  
REC I  
.
STOP C-L  
.
'PROTECTED CASSETTE CANNOT RECORD'  
message briefly appeared in the TV screen,  
then the cassette was ejected.  
A cassette without the security tab was insert-  
ed. Undo the erase protection.  
1.Switch on the TV. If required, select the pro-  
gramme number for the video recorder.  
MENU  
2.Press  
. The main menu will appear.  
PLAY B-K  
3.Select 'RECORD SETUP' using  
STOP C-L  
FWD 1- B  
or  
and confirm with  
.
Recording with automatic switch-off  
(OTR One-Touch-Recording)  
SELECT K L CHOOSE B  
RECORD SPEED  
[SP]  
1.Insert a cassette.  
P+ P–  
2.Use  
to select the programme num-  
ber you want to record.  
END=EXIT  
REC I  
3.Press  
.
REC I  
4.Each time you press  
you will add 30  
minutes to the recording time.  
4.Select the required recording speed with  
STOP C-L  
5.Stop recording with  
.
FWD 1- B  
.
5.To end, press  
.
Preventing accidental erasing  
STATUS/EXIT  
'SP' / 'LP'  
All cassettes (except rental and pre-recorded  
cassettes) have a security tab on the back of the  
cassette.  
To prevent recording over important recordings  
(erasing), you can remove this security tab.  
If you later decide to record on a protected cas-  
sette, simply cover the hole with adhesive tape  
or slide the tab to the right.  
'SP': Standard Play (normal recording speed)  
offers the usual first-class picture quality.  
'LP': Long Play (half recording speed, double  
recording time). 6 hours can be recorded on a 3-  
hour cassette (E180) with a somewhat reduced  
picture quality.  
EN  
10  
 
7. Programming a recording (TIMER)  
7.When all inputs are correct, press  
General information  
STATUS/EXIT  
. The programming information  
Use a TIMER programming to automatically start  
and stop a recording at a later time or date. The  
video recorder will switch to the right programme  
number and begin recording at the correct time.  
With this video recorder, you can pre-programme  
up to eight recordings within a period of one  
year. To make a programmed recording, your  
video recorder needs to know:  
* the date you want to make the recording  
* the programme number of the TV channel  
* the start and stop time of the recording  
This information is saved in a 'TIMER' block.  
is stored in a TIMER block.  
8.Insert a cassette with an intact security tab  
(unprotected).  
STANDBY/ON y  
9.Switch off with  
.
The programmed recording will only function  
when the video recorder is switched off with  
STANDBY/ON y  
.
How to check, or delete a pro-  
grammed recording (TIMER)  
1.Switch on the TV. If required, select the pro-  
gramme number for the video recorder.  
Programming a recording  
2.Press MENU . The main menu will appear.  
1.Switch on the TV. If required, select the pro-  
PLAY B-K  
STOP C-L  
3.Select 'TIMER' with  
or  
.
gramme number for the video recorder.  
FWD 1- B  
MENU  
Then press  
.
2.Press  
. The main menu will appear.  
PLAY B-K  
STOP C-L  
PLAY B-K  
STOP C-L  
4.Select 'TIMER LIST' with  
or  
,
3.Select 'TIMER' with  
or  
.
FWD 1- B  
FWD 1- B  
and confirm with  
Then press  
.
.
4.Select 'ONCE', 'DAILY' or 'WEEKLY' recording  
SELECT K L CHOOSE B  
PLAY B-K  
STOP C-L  
with  
or  
. Then press  
FWD 1- B  
.
ONCE  
DAILY  
WEEKLY  
TIMER LIST  
SELECT K L CHOOSE B  
ONCE  
DAILY  
WEEKLY  
TIMER LIST  
END=EXIT  
END=EXIT  
FWD 1- B  
5.Select timer block with  
.
Timer block disappeared when I pressed  
FWD 1- B  
.
Selecting once/daily/weekly recordings  
You have checked all the programmed record-  
ings. If you want to check them again, repeat  
steps 2 to 5.  
'ONCE': Recording once  
'DAILY': Repeated daily recordings from  
Monday to Friday  
'WEEKLY.': Repeated weekly recordings (every  
week on the same day)  
CLEAR  
6.To cancel the recording, press  
.
STATUS/EXIT  
7.To end, press  
.
STANDBY/ON y  
8.Switch off with  
.
Error message : 'FULL'  
• If this error message appears after you select  
'ONCE', 'DAILY' or 'WEEKLY' on TIMER menu  
FWD 1- B  
and press  
, then all TIMER blocks  
are already programmed. No more recordings  
can be programmed. If you want to clear or  
check a programmed recording(TIMER block),  
select the programme number on TIMER LIST  
CLEAR  
menu and press  
.
0..9  
5.Select TIMER block with  
.
6.Enter the Start time (START), End time  
(STOP), Programme number (PROG.) and  
0..9  
the 'DATE' with  
.
Programme numbers of the 'TV' scart socket  
You can also programme recordings from exter-  
nal sources via scart socket 'TV'. Select pro-  
gramme number, 'A/V IN' with 0.0.  
EN  
11  
 
How to change a programmed  
recording (TIMER)  
Problems and solutions for  
programmed recordings  
1.Switch on the TV. If required, select the pro-  
gramme number for the video recorder.  
Error message: ' ' flashes in the video recorder  
display  
2.Press MENU . The main menu will appear.  
No cassette was inserted. Insert a cassette and  
switch off the video recorder using  
PLAY B-K  
STOP C-L  
3.Select 'TIMER' with  
or  
.
STANDBY/ON y  
.
FWD 1- B  
Then press  
.
Cassette was ejected as soon as the  
4.Select 'ONCE', 'DAILY' or 'WEEKLY' record-  
STANDBY/ON y  
button was pressed  
PLAY B-K  
STOP C-L  
ing with  
or  
. Then press  
FWD 1- B  
• A cassette without the security tab was inserted.  
.
0..9  
Undo the erase protection (chapter 'Manual record-  
ing', section 'Preventing accidental erasing') or  
insert a different cassette.  
'TURN OFF VCR FOR TIMER RECORDING' flash-  
es on the TV screen  
5.Select a TIMER block with  
. (The flashing  
number indicates an empty TIMER block.)  
ONCE  
TIMER - 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 -  
• The video recorder is switched on several minutes  
before the start of a programmed recording. Switch  
STANDBY/ON y  
off the video recorder with  
. A pro-  
SELECT TIMER NUMBER  
END=EXIT  
grammed recording (timer) will only function when  
the video recorder is switched off.  
Cassette is ejected during recording  
• The end of the tape was reached during recording.  
The video recorder does not react  
• While a programmed recording is being made, you  
cannot operate your video recorder manually. If you  
want to cancel the programmed recording, press  
CLEAR  
6.Press  
to delete information and input  
0..9  
correct information with  
7.To end, press  
8.Switch off with  
.
STATUS/EXIT  
.
STANDBY/ON y  
.
STOP/EJECT  
on the front panel.  
EN  
12  
 
8. Other Functions  
Blue Background on or off  
Switching the status display off or on  
If you want the TV screen to be solid blue when  
a weak signal is received, set BLUE BACK-  
GROUND to 'ON'. The screen will be blue and  
the sound will be muted. Or, if you want to  
receive the weak signal, set BLUE BACK-  
GROUND to 'OFF'.  
1.Switch on the TV. If required, select the pro-  
gramme number for the video recorder.  
2.Press MENU . The main menu will appear.  
Along with the on screen menu, the status dis-  
play also displays information on the current  
operating status (counter, playback, recording,  
TV channel, etc.) on the TV screen. You can  
switch off the information about the operating  
status so that the status display is not recorded  
when copying videocassettes.  
1.Switch on the TV. If required, select the pro-  
gramme number for the video recorder.  
2.Press MENU . The main menu will appear.  
PLAY B-K  
STOP C-L  
3.Select 'VCR SET UP' with  
or  
FWD 1- B  
PLAY B-K  
STOP C-L  
and confirm with  
4.Select 'BLUE BACKGROUND' using  
.
3.Select 'VCR SET UP' with  
or  
FWD 1- B  
and confirm with  
.
PLAY B-K  
4.Select 'STATUS DISPLAY' with  
or  
PLAY B-K  
STOP C-L  
or  
.
STOP C-L  
.
SELECT K L CHOOSE B  
SELECT K L CHOOSE B  
STATUS DISPLAY  
BLUE BACKGROUND [ON]  
AUTO STANDBY  
CLOCK DISPLAY  
[ON]  
STATUS DISPLAY  
BLUE BACKGROUND[ON]  
AUTO STANDBY  
CLOCK DISPLAY  
[ON]  
[ON]  
[ON]  
[ON]  
[ON]  
END=EXIT  
END=EXIT  
5.Select 'OFF' (no blue background) or 'ON'  
FWD 1- B  
5.Select 'ON' or 'OFF' with  
.
FWD 1- B  
(blue background on) with  
.
Which settings can I choose?  
'ON': Shows the status display for a few  
seconds.  
STATUS/EXIT  
6.To end, press  
.
'OFF': Switches off the status display.  
STATUS/EXIT  
6.To end, press  
.
EN  
13  
 
Clock Display  
Automatic switch-off  
This function allows you to switch the VCR dis-  
play off. It is useful in case you feel disturbed by  
the display-brightness while watching TV in a  
dark room. It also reduces the power consump-  
tion.  
If you haven’t used 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 tele-  
vision receiver.  
1.Switch on the TV. If required, select the pro-  
gramme number for the video recorder.  
MENU  
1.Switch on the TV. If required, select the pro-  
gramme number for the video recorder.  
MENU  
2.Press  
. The main menu will appear.  
2.Press  
. The main menu will appear.  
PLAY B-K  
3.Select 'VCR SET UP' using  
or  
.
PLAY B-K  
STOP C-L  
3.Select 'VCR SET UP' using  
or  
STOP C-L  
FWD 1- B  
and confirm with  
FWD 1- B  
and confirm with  
.
PLAY B-K  
4.Select 'CLOCK DISPLAY' using  
or  
PLAY B-K  
4.Select 'AUTO STANDBY' using  
or  
STOP C-L  
STOP C-L  
.
.
SELECT K L CHOOSE B  
SELECT K L CHOOSE B  
STATUS DISPLAY  
BLUE BACKGROUND[ON]  
AUTO STANDBY  
CLOCK DISPLAY  
[ON]  
STATUS DISPLAY  
BLUE BACKGROUND[ON]  
AUTO STANDBY  
CLOCK DISPLAY  
[ON]  
[ON]  
[ON]  
[ON]  
[ON]  
END=EXIT  
END=EXIT  
5.Select 'OFF' (no automatic switch-off) or 'ON'  
5.Select 'OFF' (no clock display) or 'ON' (clock  
FWD 1- B  
(automatic switch-off) with  
.
FWD 1- B  
display on) with  
.
STATUS/EXIT  
6.To end, press  
.
STATUS/EXIT  
6.To end, press  
.
EN  
14  
 
9. Before you call an engineer  
If, contrary to expectation, you have any prob-  
lems using this video recorder, it may be caused  
by the following reasons.  
Your video recorder does not respond to  
any button being pressed:  
• There is no power supply: Check the power  
No picture when you play a cassette:  
• There is no recording on the cassette: Change  
the cassette.  
You have selected the wrong programme  
number on the TV for playing cassette: On the  
TV, select the correct programme number for  
the video recorder.  
• The cable connecting the TV and the video  
recorder has come loose: Check the cable.  
supply.  
• A programmed recording is currently being  
made: If desired, cancel the programmed  
recording. Please see the section 'Problems  
and solutions for programmed recordings' in  
chapter 'Programming a recording (TIMER)'  
• There is a technical problem: Disconnect from  
the mains power supply for 60 seconds, then  
connect again.  
Poor picture quality when you play a cas-  
sette:  
Your TV is not properly adjusted.  
• The cassette is badly worn or of poor quality:  
use new cassette.  
If this doesn't help, you could reset your video  
recorder to the default factory settings.  
Tracking is not properly adjusted: Turn to sec-  
tion 'Manual tracking'.  
Resetting devices to default factory settings:  
*Attention: All the information stored (TV chan-  
nels, time and date, TIMER) will be cleared.  
1.Switch off this video recorder with  
No recording possible:  
• The TV channel you want to record is not  
stored or you selected the wrong programme  
number: Check TV channels stored.  
• A cassette was inserted that does not have the  
security tab (cannot be used to record): Cover  
the hole with adhesive tape or use a cassette  
with an intact security tab. For more informa-  
tion, please see the section 'Preventing acci-  
dental erasing' in chapter 'Manual recording'.  
STANDBY/ON y  
.
STOP/EJECT  
PROGRAMME+  
and  
2.Press and hold  
for 2 seconds or more at the same time.  
Cassette is jammed in the video recorder:  
• Don't use force. Pull out the mains plug for the  
moment. Then, call an engineer.  
Remote control does not work:  
• Remote control not pointed toward the video  
recorder: Point it at the video recorder.  
• There is a technical problem: Take out the bat-  
teries, wait for 10 seconds and place them  
back.  
There is picture or sound interference on TV  
reception:  
Turn to chapter 'Installing your video recorder'  
and read 'Setting the RF out channel'.  
• Have your aerial checked.  
• Batteries have run out: Change the batteries.  
You can also call the customer service centre  
in your country.  
The telephone numbers can be found on page  
16 of this operating manual. Have the model  
number (MODEL NO.) and the production num-  
ber (PROD. NO.) of your video recorder ready.  
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Sandstuveien 70,  
PO Box 1, Manglerud  
N-0612 Oslo  
PHILIPS AUSTRIA GMBH  
Triesterstrasse 64  
1101 Wien  
AUSTRIA  
Tel: 0810 001 203  
PHILIPS PORTUGUESA, S.A.  
Consumer Information Centre  
Rua Dr. António Loureiro Borge, nr. 5  
Arquiparque, Miraflores  
P-2795 L-A-VEHLA  
NORWAY  
Phone: 2274 8250  
PORTUGAL  
Phone: 021-4163063  
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PHILIPS CE, The Philips Centre,  
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FINLAND  
GERMANY  
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Tel: (0)8 598 52 250  
PHILIPS POLSKA  
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POLSKA  
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Consumer Information Centre  
Newstead, Clonskeagh  
DUBLIN 14  
Phone: 01-7640292  
PHILIPS REPRESENTATION OFFICE  
Ul. Usacheva 35a  
119048 MOSCOW  
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Phone: 095-937 9300  
TEL.: (022)-571-0-571  
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TEL.: (02)-330 99 330  
PHILIPS CONSUMER ELECTRONICS  
Servizio Consumatori  
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Phone: 902-11 33 84  
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