Table of Contents
5. Manual recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Recording without automatic switch-off . . . . . .14
Preventing accidental erasing . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Lining up recordings (assemble cut) . . . . . . . .14
Selecting the recording speed (SP or LP) . . . .14
Automatic controlled recording from
1. Connecting the video recorder . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Important for the United Kingdom . . . . . . . . . . .4
Preparing the remote control for operation . . . . .4
Connecting your video recorder to the TV . . . . .4
Connecting with a scart cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Connecting without a scart cable . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Audio output Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Connecting additional devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
a satellite receiver (RECORD LINK) . . . . . . . .15
'DIRECT RECORD' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Switching 'DIRECT RECORD' on or off . . . . . .16
Copying a video tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
2. Important notes for operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Navigation in the screen menu . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
The symbols on your video recorder display . . .7
6. Programming a recording (TIMER) . . . . . . . . .17
General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Programming a recording
3. Installing your video recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Preparation for use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Decoder allocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Manual TV channel search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Using the satellite receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Follow TV (Automatic TV channels sorting) . . . .9
Automatic Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Sorting TV channels manually . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Setting the RF out channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
(with the VIDEO Plus ® system) . . . . . . . . . . .17
+
Programming a recording
+
(without the VIDEO Plus system) . . . . . . . . . .18
Programming a recording with
'TURBO TIMER' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Problems and solutions for
programmed recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
How to check, or delete a programmed
recording (TIMER) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
How to change a programmed
4. Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Playing back cassettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Playing back NTSC cassettes . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Displaying current tape position . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Searching for a tape position
recording(TIMER) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
7. Other functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Switching the status display off or on . . . . . . . .21
Blue Background on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Automatic switch-off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Clock Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Selecting the sound channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
with picture(scanning) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Still picture / slow motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Searching for tape position without picture
(forward wind and rewind) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Index search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Smart picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Manual tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
8. Before you call an engineer . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Interference
The Department of Trade and industry operates
a Radio Investigation Service to help TV licence
holders improve reception of BBC and ITC pro-
grammes where these are being spoilt by inter-
ference.
EN
3
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Thank you for buying a Philips video recorder.
This video recorder is one of the most sophisti-
cated 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 environ-
ment (temperature, air humidity, etc.).
These operating instructions have been
printed on non-polluting paper.
Deposit old batteries at the appropriate col-
lection points.
Please make use of the facilities available in
your country for disposing of the packaging
of the video recorder in a way that helps to
protect the environment.
This electronic device contains many mate-
rials that can be recycled. Please enquire
about the possibilities for recycling your old
device.
PAL
+
VIDEO Plus and PlusCode are registered
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.
trademarks of Gemstar Development
Corporation. The VIDEO Plus system is
manufactured under license from Gemstar
Development Corporation.
+
We hope you enjoy your new video recorder.
So that you can identify your machine for service
questions or in the event of theft, enter the serial
Important notes regarding operation
(
)
number here. The serial number PROD. NO. is
printed on the type plate fixed at the back of the
device. Also, we suggest that you put a mark
with your VCR MODEL NO..
Danger: High voltage!
Do not remove the top cover as there is a risk
of an electrical shock!
"
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do
not expose this device rain or moisture!
"
MODEL NO. VR750/07
VR752/07
The video recorder does not contain any compo-
"
nents that can be repaired by the customer.
Please leave all maintenance work for qualified
personnel.
PROD. NO. ...........................
This product complies with the requirements of
Directive 73/23/EEC +89/336/EEC +93/68 EEC.
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
"
Specifications
video recorder completely you must disconnect it
from the power supply.
Voltage: 220-240V/50Hz
Power consumption: max.25W
Power consumption (Standby): less than 3W
Rewind time: 68-78 seconds (cassette E-180)
Dimensions in cm (WxDxH): 43.5x22.6x9.2
Number of video heads : 4
Number of audio heads (HI-FI): 2
Recording/playback time:
Make sure that air can circulate freely through
the ventilation slots on the video recorder. Do not
place the device on an unsteady base.
!
!
Make sure that no objects or liquids enter the
video recorder. Do not place vases or the like on
the video recorder. If liquid is spilt into it, immedi-
ately disconnect the video recorder from the
power supply and call After-sales Service for
advice.
3 hours (SP) (cassette E-180)
6 hours (LP) (cassette E-180)
Supplied accessories
Do not place any combustible objects on the
device (candles, etc.).
• Operating instructions
• Remote control and 2 batteries
• Aerial cable
!
!
Make sure that children do not place any foreign
objects within the openings or ventilation slots.
EN
2
1. Connecting the video recorder
Preparing the remote control for
operation
Important for the United Kingdom
This apparatus is fitted with an approved mould-
ed 10 Amp plug. To change a fuse in this type of
plug proceed as follows:
The remote control and its batteries are packed
separately in the original video recorder packag-
ing. You must install the batteries in the remote
control before use.
1.Remove fuse cover and fuse.
2.Fix new fuse which should be a
BS1362 3A,ASTA or BSI approved type.
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 the distribution board should
not be greater than 3A.
1.Take the remote control and the enclosed
batteries (2 batteries).
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 severed plug must be destroyed to avoid a
possible shock hazard, or should it be inserted
into a 13A socket elsewhere.
The remote control is now ready to use. Its
range is approximately 7 metres.
How to connect a plug:
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
BLUE- 'NEUTRAL' ('N')
Connecting your video recorder to
the TV
BROWN- 'LIVE' ('L')
The necessary cable connections must be made
before you can record or playback TV pro-
grammes using your
4.The BLUE wire must be connected to the ter-
minal which is marked with the letter 'N' or
coloured BLACK.
video recorder.
We recommend that you
use a scart cable to con-
nect your TV and video
5.The BROWN wire must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter 'L' or
coloured RED.
6.Do not connect either wires to the earth ter-
minal in the plug which is marked with the let-
recorder.
What is a scart cable?
ter 'E' or by the safety earth symbol
coloured green or green-and-yellow.
or
The scart or Euro AV cable serves as the uni-
versal 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.
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.
• You can have the Hi-Fi sound on the TV only
with a scart cable.
EN
4
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:
Connecting with a scart cable
Have the following cables ready:
- One aerial cable (1, supplied)
- One scart cable (2, not sup-
plied)
PLEASE CONNECT AERIAL OR
CABLE TO THE VCR
1
2
1.Remove the aerial cable
plug from your TV.
Insert it into the
AERIAL at the back
of the video
THEN...
+ KEY
PUSH P
AV
1
(TV)
AERIAL
DIO
AU
OU
L
OR...
L
T
RIA
OU
AE
RF
R
FOR PLAY ONLY - PUSH PLAY
recorder.
2.Insert one end of the
supplied 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.
3.Plug one end of a
scart cable into the
scart socket AV1(TV)
at the back of the
video recorder and
the other end into
Then, read the section 'Preparation for use' in
the chapter 'Installing your video recorder'.
AV
1
(TV)
RF OUT
DIO
AU
T
TPU
OU
L
L
T
RIA
OU
AE
RF
R
My screen is empty
• Many TVs are switched to the programme
number for the scart socket by way of a con-
trol 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 num-
ber on your TV (see your TV’s operating
instructions).
1
(TV)
DIO
AU
UT
TP
OU
L
L
T
RIA
OU
AE
RF
R
(
)
AV1 TV
the suitable scart socket on your TV reserved
for the video recorder operation (see your
TV’s operating instructions).
4.Switch on the TV.
5.Insert AC cable into the wall socket.
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.
Please configure this scart socket as Input-
Output.
EN
5
Programme number for video recorder oper-
ation
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).
Connecting without a scart cable
Have an aerial cable ready (supplied).
1.Switch off your TV.
2.Remove the aerial cable plug
from the aerial input socket of
the TV. Insert it into the AERI-
AL at the back of the
video recorder.
AV
1
(TV)
AERIAL
Audio output Connection
3.Insert one end of
the supplied 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.
DIO
AU
T
O
L
L
RIA
AE
R
F
O
UT
R
Prepare an audio cable (not supplied).
1.Switch off your audio amplifier.
2.Insert one end of the audio cable into the cor-
responding red and
AV
1 (TV)
white AUDIO OUT-
RF OUT
DIO
AU
)
T
PU
1
(TV
T
OU
L
L
RIA
OU
AE
RF
T
PUT L/R socket at
the back of the video
recorder and the
DIO
AU
T
TPU
OU
L
L
T
RIA
AE
RF
OU
R
4.Insert AC cable into
the wall socket.
other end into the
corresponding audio input socket at the audio
amplifier.
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).
Connecting additional devices
You can connect additional devices such as
decoders, satellite receivers, camcorders, etc. to
the socket AV2(DECODER).
PLEASE CONNECT AERIAL OR
CABLE TO THE VCR
)
V
(T
1
V
)
(D
R
E
D
O
C
E
2
A
V
(
)
AV2 DECODER
THEN...
A
U
DIO
UT
U
TP
O
L
L
IA
ER
+ KEY
A
PUSH P
UT
O
F
R
R
OR...
FOR PLAY ONLY - PUSH PLAY
Programme numbers of 'AV2' scart socket
and FRONT A/V CONNECTORS
If you are using the scart socket AV2 (DECODER),
select programme number 'AV2' with 0.0.2.
If you are using the FRONT A/V CONNECTORS,
select programme number 'AV3' with 0.0.3.
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'
EN
6
2. Important notes for operation
Switching on
You can switch on the video recorder with the
Navigation in the screen menu
You can check/change many functions and set-
tings of your video recorder via the on-screen
menu. The individual functions are selected, via
the remote control as follows:
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'.
MENU
Call up the menu: with
.
SELECT K L CHOOSE B
→TIMER
RECORD SET UP
VCR SET UP
TUNER SET UP
INITIAL SET UP
Time in the display
If you have switched the video recorder off with
END=EXIT
STANDBY/ON y
, the time will show in the
display, e.g. '18:00'.
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.
PLAY B-K
STOP C-L
To select: with
or
.
To enter or change your selection: with the
number buttons 0..9 or with
PLAY B-K
or
STOP C-L
.
FWD 1- B
To save or confirm: with
To cancel: with CLEAR .
.
STATUS/EXIT
To end: with
.
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.
The symbols on your video recorder
display
PWR.
REC
These symbols can light up on your video
recorder display:
PWR.
When you keep your video recorder on.
When you have put a cassette in the video
recorder.
Display of programme number of the TV
channel / time / RF channel.
REC
When you record.
When you have programmed a recording.
EN
7
3. Installing your video recorder
3.Check 'TIME'. If required, change the time-
Preparation for use
0..9
with the number buttons
.
4.Check 'DAY', 'MONTH' and 'YEAR'. If
required, change them with the number but-
0..9
This chapter shows you how to prepare the video
recorder for use. The video recorder automatically
seeks out and stores all available TV channels.
tons
.
5.When all information is correct, save by
'Aim' correctly
STATUS/EXIT
pressing
.
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.
The preparation for use is now complete.
Satellite receiver
If you are connecting a satellite receiver, please
read the section 'Using the satellite receiver'.
Decoder
If you are connecting a decoder, you must
install it as described in the next section.
Connecting additional devices
After you have connected additional devices
(satellite receiver, etc.) through the aerial cable,
switch them on. The automatic channel search
will recognise them and save them.
+
P
1.Confirm with
.
Decoder allocation
The automatic TV channel search starts.
Some TV channels transmit encoded TV signals
which can only be viewed with a purchased or
rented decoder. You can connect such a decoder
to this video recorder. The following function will
automatically activate the connected decoder for
the desired TV channel.
PLEASE WAIT
START
❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚
FINISH
1.Switch the TV on. If applicable, select the
programme number for the video recorder
operation.
+
-
0..9
to select the programme
P
P
2.Use
or
The video recorder does not find any TV
channels during the search
• Select channel 1 on the TV. Can you see the
saved TV channel on the TV?
If not, check the cable connection of the aerial
(aerial socket), video recorder, TV.
• 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.
number which you would like to allocate the
decoder to.
MENU
3.Press
. The main menu will appear.
PLAY B-K
STOP C-L
4.Use
or
to select 'TUNER
FWD 1- B
SET UP'. Then press
.
PLAY B-K
STOP C-L
5.Use
or
to select 'MANU-
FWD 1- B
AL TUNING'. Then press
.
PLAY B-K
STOP C-L
6.Use
'DECODER'.
or
to select
MANUAL TUNING
PROG.
CHANNEL
→DECODER
SKIP
P55
055
[OFF]
2.The clock setting display appears on the TV
screen.
[OFF]
SELECT K L CHOOSE B
END=EXIT
TIME --:--
FWD 1- B
DATE --/--/--
7.Use
to select 'ON'
(Decoder switched on).
SMART CLOCK [ON]
How can I switch off the decoder?
FWD 1- B
Use
to select 'OFF' (Decoder
END=EXIT
switched off).
EN
8
STATUS/EXIT
8.To end, press
.
Using the satellite receiver
The decoder has now been allocated to this pro-
gramme number.
Satellite channels from a satellite receiver (con-
nected to the scart socket AV2 (DECODER)) are
received on the video recorder. Select pro-
Manual TV channel search
gramme number 'AV2' with
.
0.0.2
In some cases it can occur that all TV channels
are not found and saved during the first installa-
tion. In this case, the missing or coded TV chan-
nels must be searched for and stored manually.
You should select the satellite channels to be
received by the satellite receiver directly on the
receiver itself.
1.Switch on the TV. If required, select the pro-
gramme number for the video recorder.
MENU
Follow TV (Automatic TV channels
sorting)
2.Press
. The main menu will appear.
PLAY B-K
STOP C-L
3.Use
or
to select 'TUNER
When the automatic channel search function is
activated, the TV channels are saved in a specific
order. This may vary from the order of TV chan-
nels on the TV.
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
.
This function changes the order of TV channels
saved in the video recorder to match that of the
TV.
Make sure that the video recorder and the TV
are connected by a scart cable.
MANUAL TUNING
→PROG.
CHANNEL
DECODER
SKIP
P55
055
[OFF]
[OFF]
1.Switch on the TV. If required, select the pro-
gramme number for the video recorder.
MENU
SELECT K L CHOOSE B
END=EXIT
2.Press
. The main menu will appear.
PLAY B-K
3.Select 'TUNER SET UP' with
PLAY B-K
STOP C-L
5.Select 'PROG.' with
or
.
STOP C-L
FWD 1- B
and confirm with
.
FWD 1- B
press
.
Then
6.With
PLAY B-K
4.Select 'FOLLOW TV' with
or
PLAY B-K
STOP C-L
0..9
, select
or
or
STOP C-L
FWD 1- B
and confirm with
.
the desired programme number that you want
to use for the TV channel, e.g. 'P01'. Then
FWD 1- B
SELECT K L CHOOSE B
press
.
AUTO TUNING
MANUAL TUNING
→FOLLOW TV
MOVE
PLAY B-K
7.Select 'CHANNEL' with
or
STOP C-L
FWD 1- B
, and confirm with
. Then
0..9
enter the desired channel with
.
'
'
If you set SKIP on for a channel, this channel
will be ignored when going through the channels
with
END=EXIT
+
P
P–
or
.
5.'P:01' will appear and '01' will flash in the
video recorder display.
6.Select programme number '1' on the TV.
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.
I cannot switch my TV to programme num-
ber '1'
If you have connected additional devices to
socket AV2 (DECODER), please disconnect
these devices. Because of other connected
devices, the TV could switch to the programme
number of the scart socket.
FWD 1- B
8.Save the TV channel with
.
9.To search for other TV channels, begin again
at step 5.
STATUS/EXIT
10.To end, press
.
EN
9
FWD 1- B
7.Confirm with
on the video
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.
recorder remote control. The video recorder
compares the TV channels on the TV and the
video recorder.
If the video recorder finds the same TV chan-
nel as on the TV, then it stores it at 'P01'.
'NO TV SIGNALs' appears in the TV screen.
The video recorder is not receiving a video sig-
nal from the TV.
Sorting of TV channels from P01 to P06 will
be performed automatically as follows.
P01: BBC1
P02: BBC2
P03: ITV
P04: CH4
P05: CH5
P06: SKY NEWS
Check the plug on the scart cable.
Check your TV’s operating instructions to see
which scart socket is used for video signals.
If this does not help, it’s not possible to use this
function. Please read the section 'Sorting TV
channels manually'.
8.Wait until the next number, e.g. 'P:02' appears
in the display.
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.
9.Select the next programme number on the
TV, e.g. '2'.
FWD 1- B
10.Confirm with
.
11.Repeat steps 8 to 10 until you have assigned
a programme number to all TV channels.
STATUS/EXIT
12.To end, press
.
The clock resets automatically
Automatic Tuning
If you save a TV channel that transmits PDC or
the FASTTEXT on programme number 'P01',
date and time will constantly be updated. As a
result, time changes, i.e. daylight savings time,
will be set automatically.
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
2.Press
. The main menu will appear.
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
PLAY B-K
3.Select 'TUNER SET UP' with
STOP C-L
FWD 1- B
and confirm with
.
PLAY B-K
STOP C-L
4.Select 'MOVE' with
or
,
3.Select 'TUNER SET UP' with
or
FWD 1- B
and confirm with
.
STOP C-L
FWD 1- B
and confirm with
.
PLAY B-K
4.Select 'AUTO TUNING' with
or
.
MOVE
STOP C-L
FWD 1- B
and confirm with
→P01: 02
P02: 03
P03: 05
P04: 10
P05: 74
P06: 90
P07: 99
P08: 121
P09: 124
P10: 130
PLEASE WAIT
START
❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚
SELECT K L CHOOSE B
END=EXIT
FINISH
PLAY B-K
STOP C-L
5.With
or
, select the saved
TV channel that you want to change.
FWD 1- B
6.Confirm with
.
EN
10
PLAY B-K
7.Move the selected channel with
or
Setting the RF out channel
STOP C-L
to the programme number you want
to assign.
8.Confirm with
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.
FWD 1- B
.
9.To assign other TV channels to a programme
number, repeat steps 5 to 8.
STATUS/EXIT
10.To end, press
.
The following steps will show you how to change
the pre-set 'transmission' (RF out channel) fre-
quency on the video recorder.
Setting the clock
If the display shows an incorrect time or '--:--',
the time and date must be reset manually.
If a TV channel that transmits PDC or the
FASTTEXT is stored under programme number
'P01', time/date will automatically be taken from
the TXT/PDC information.
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 a TV just like TV channels.
What is RF out channel frequency?
(SMART CLOCK)
This frequency or channel indicates the channel
on which the audio or video signal is transmitted.
1.Switch on the TV. If required, select the pro-
gramme number for the video recorder.
MENU
2.Press
. The main menu will appear.
1.Switch on the TV. If required, select the pro-
gramme number for the video recorder.
MENU
PLAY B-K
3.Select 'INITIAL SET UP' with
or
STOP C-L
FWD 1- B
and confirm with
.
2.Press
. The main menu will appear.
PLAY B-K
STOP C-L
4.Select 'CLOCK' with
or
PLAY B-K
3.Select 'INITIAL SET UP' with
or
FWD 1- B
and confirm with
.
STOP C-L
FWD 1- B
and confirm with
.
PLAY B-K
STOP C-L
4.Select 'RF OUT' with
or
TIME --:--
DATE --/--/--
SMART CLOCK [ON]
FWD 1- B
and confirm with
.
SELECT K L CHOOSE B
→RF OUT CH 35
END=EXIT
5.Check the time in 'TIME'. If required, please
0..9
change the time with
.
END=EXIT
6.Check 'DAY', 'MONTH' and 'YEAR' in the
same way.
FWD 1- B
5.Press
.
7.Choose 'SMART CLOCK' ON or OFF with
PLAY B-K
STOP C-L
0..9
6.Press
,
or
to select a
FWD 1- B
.
free (not allocated) channel between channel
22 and 69 in your area.
STATUS/EXIT
8.To end, press
.
FWD 1- B
7.Press
.
Time/date is displayed incorrectly despite
manual setting
With Smart Clock, time/date is taken from the
If you cannot get an interference-free picture
and sound, connect the video recorder and the
TV with a scart cable. Then, switch the built-in
modulator off.
TV channel saved on 'P01'.
If you wish to switch this automatic time cor-
rection off, select 'OFF' for Smart Clock.
You can reactivate this function at anytime by
selecting 'ON' for Smart Clock.
STOP C-L
Press
repeatedly until '--' appears
next to 'RF OUT CH' on the TV screen.
Then confirm with
FWD 1- B
.
8.To end, press STATUS/EXIT .
EN
11
4. Playback
Playing back cassettes
Playing back NTSC cassettes
You can operate the video recorder using the
remote control or the buttons on the front of the
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.
PLAY B-K
STOP C-L
video recorder. If you press
,
,
REW0- s
FWD 1- B
while the set is in
or
Stand-by, the power will be automatically turned
on. Additionally, if a cassette was already insert-
ed, the corresponding operation will be per-
formed.
Your video recorder can only record and play
back standard VHS cassettes.
Displaying current tape position
1.Put a cassette into the cassette slot. The cas-
The following information is displayed on the
screen: e.g.: 0:02:45 shows the counter in hours,
minutes and seconds.
SP/LP: will show the recorded speed of your
cassette
sette is inserted automatically. '
appear on the display.
PLAY B-K
' will
2.Press
to view the tape. 'PLAY' will
appear on the display.
'REM 0:06': will show the remaining time left on
the tape in hours and minutes.
When you play back an NTSC cassette, the
video recorder will show 'REM -:--'.
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.
How can I set the counter to '0:00:00'?
You can set the counter to '0:00:00' with
CLEAR
.
Picture/ sound quality is poor
When you put a cassette in the video recorder,
the counter will automatically reset to '0:00:00'.
When playing back rental videos or older, poor-
er quality cassettes, it may not be possible to
completely filter out picture and sound interfer-
ence. This is not a fault in your machine. Read
the section 'Manual tracking'.
The counter does not move
This occurs when there are no recordings on a
portion of a tape. This is not a fault in your
video recorder.
STOP C-L
3.To stop the playback, press
or
The screen shows '-0:01:20'
STOP/EJECT
on the video recorder.
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').
'-:--' is displayed in the 'REM' counter
This counter will automatically recognise the
length of the tape. In addition, when you put in
a cassette, the video recorder will first calculate
the time played back. Therefore, '-:--' appears
first and only after the tape has been running
for a few seconds, the correct remaining time
will be shown.
STOP/EJECT
4.To eject the cassette, press
the video recorder stops the playback.
when
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.
Do I need to change the playback speed
when playing back LP recordings?
During playback, the correct speed will auto-
matically be selected. For more information,
please read the section 'Selecting the recording
speed (SP or LP)' in the chapter 'Manual
recording'.
EN
12
Searching for a tape position with
picture (scanning)
Smart picture
You can change the picture setting during play-
back.
1.Press
REW0- s
1.During playback, press
(reverse)
SMART PICTURE
. This will show the cur-
FWD 1- B
or
(forward).
rent picture setting.
2.Press SMART PICTURE again to select the pic-
ture setting of your choice.
'NATURAL': best all-purpose-setting to watch
a well-recorded tape (natural picture).
'DISTINCT': accentuate the details. Valuable
to watch high quality tapes or recorded sport
events.
2.If you want to search in super high speed,
REW0- s
FWD 1- B
press
or
once more.
(This function will not operate for a cassette
recorded in SP mode in the NTSC standard.)
PLAY B-K
3.Press
to resume playback.
Still picture / slow motion
'SOFT': for rented tapes. It reduces the noise,
making the picture more enjoyable.
'SHARP': best for cartoons or animation
movies.
This setting will remain stored until you eject the
tape.
STILL 2
1.During playback, press
to stop the
tape and display a still picture.
SLOW
2.During playback, press
the tape in slow motion.
to play back
PLAY B-K
3.Press
to resume playback.
Scanning and still/slow motion interfere with the
picture quality. The sound is switched off. This is
not a fault in your video recorder.
Manual tracking
To manually adjust the tracking during playback
Searching for tape position without
picture (forward wind and rewind)
+
PROGRAMME
and slow motion playback, press
-
PROGRAMME
+
P
P–
or
.
Tracking will return to Automatic Tracking
STOP C-L
1.Stop the tape with
.
STOP C-L
Adjustment when you press
, insert a
REW0- s
FWD 1- B
2.Press
(reverse) or
PLAY B-K
tape, or press
.
(forward). 'Fr' or 'FF' will appear on the dis-
play for 5 seconds, and then, the remaining
tape time will appear.
To remove vertical jitter in a Still picture, press
+
+
-
P
P–
PROGRAMME PROGRAMME
or
.
STOP C-L
3.To stop the tape, press
.
Index search
Every time a tape is recorded an index marking
is written on the tape.
These marked positions can be found again
quickly and easily later.
1.To search for the previous marking, press
REW0- s
INDEX 3 and then
. 'Fr' will appear
on the display for 5 seconds, and then, the
remaining tape time will appear.
3
2.For the next marking, press INDEX
and
FWD 1- B
then
. 'FF' will appear on the dis-
play for 5 seconds, and then, the remaining
tape time will appear.
3.As soon as the video recorder finds this
marking, it automatically switches to play-
back.
EN
13
5. Manual recording
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).
General information
Use 'Manual recording' to make a spontaneous
recording (for example, a programme currently
being shown).
2
STILL
3.Press
at the tape position where
REC I
the new recording is to go and press
.
If you want to start and stop a recording manual-
ly, read the section 'Recording without auto-
matic switch-off'.
4.Now start recording as usual by pressing
I
REC
on the remote control.
STOP C-L
5.Stop recording with
.
Read the section 'DIRECT RECORD' if you want
to record a programme currently being shown.
Read the section 'Automatic controlled record-
ing from a satellite receiver (RECORD LINK)',
if you want a recording to be controlled automati-
cally by a satellite receiver.
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 an
E180 cassette).
Recording without automatic switch-off
1.Switch on the TV. If required, select the pro-
gramme number for the video recorder.
MENU
1.Insert a cassette.
+
P
P–
to select the programme number
2.Use
2.Press
. The main menu will appear.
you want to record, for example, 'P01'.
PLAY B-K
3.Select 'RECORD SETUP' using
or
I
REC
3.To start recording, press
.
STOP C-L
FWD 1- B
and confirm with
.
STOP C-L
4.Stop recording with
.
PLAY B-K
4.Select 'RECORD SPEED' using
or
STOP C-L
.
The message 'PROTECTED CASSETTE
CANNOT RECORD' appears briefly on the
screen, then the cassette is ejected.
A cassette without its security tab had been
inserted. Cover the hole with adhesive tape or
insert a new cassette.
SELECT K L CHOOSE B
→RECORD SPEED
DIRECT RECORD
RECORD LINK
[SP]
[OFF]
[OFF]
END=EXIT
Preventing accidental erasing
5.Select the required recording speed with
All cassettes (except
rental and pre-recorded
cassettes) have a securi-
FWD 1- B
.
'SP'/'LP'/'AUTO'
'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.
'AUTO': Automatic Long Play. If there is not
enough space on the tape to record a pro-
grammed recording in standard speed, the
recording is automatically done in 'LP' (Long
Play). Otherwise, the recording speed will be
'SP' (Standard Play).
ty tab on the back of the
cassette.
To prevent recording
over important record-
ings (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.
Lining up recordings (assemble cut)
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:
STATUS/EXIT
6.To end, press
.
EN
14
Automatic controlled recording from 'DIRECT RECORD'
a satellite receiver (RECORD LINK)
With DIRECT RECORD, you can record the
right TV channel in seconds even if your video
recorder is switched off. If the recording is start-
ed manually, the video recorder uses the current
TV channel set on the TV. You will find more
information on how to switch DIRECT RECORD
on or off in the next section. Make sure that your
video recorder socket (AV1/TV) and the TV are
connected by a scart cable.
This function automatically starts recording on
the switched-off video recorder when a video sig-
nal is recognised through the connected scart
cable. If your satellite receiver has a programming
function, the recording will start automatically (as
long as the satellite receiver is switched on).
1.Use a scart cable to connect scart socket
AV2 (DECODER) on the video recorder to
the corresponding scart socket on the satel-
lite receiver.
1.On the TV, select the programme number
you want to make the recording from.
REC I
2.Press
with the video recorder
2.Switch on the TV. If required, select the pro-
gramme number for the video recorder.
MENU
switched off.
3.Stop recording with
STOP C-L
.
3.Press
. The main menu will appear.
PLAY B-K
How does DIRECT RECORD work?
4.Select 'RECORD SET UP' with
or
STOP C-L
The video recorder compares the TV channel
selected on the TV with its stored TV channels via
the scart cable. If the same TV channel is found, it
switches the video recorder to the corresponding
programme number and starts recording. Please
do not change the TV channel on the TV during
the search so as not to affect the process.
FWD 1- B
and confirm with
.
PLAY B-K
5.Select 'RECORD LINK' with
or
STOP C-L
.
SELECT K L CHOOSE B
RECORD SPEED
DIRECT RECORD
→RECORD LINK
[SP]
[OFF]
[OFF]
END=EXIT
FWD 1- B
6.Select function 'ON' with
.
Switching off 'RECORD LINK'
To switch off the function, select 'OFF'
with
FWD 1- B
.
STATUS/EXIT
7.To end, press
.
8.Insert a cassette.
9.Programme the satellite receiver with the
required information (programme number of
the TV channel, start time, end time).
If necessary, please see the operating
instructions for your satellite receiver.
10.Switch off the video recorder with
STANDBY/ON y
.
The video recorder is now ready to record. The
beginning and end of the recording is controlled
via scart socket AV2 (DECODER).
EN
15
Switching 'DIRECT RECORD' on or off Copying a video tape
1.Switch on the TV. If required, select the pro-
gramme number for the video recorder.
MENU
You can make copies of video cassettes made
by friends or relatives for your own enjoyment.
WARNING:
Unauthorized recordings of copyrighted
video cassettes may be an infringement of
copyright laws.
2.Press
. The main menu will appear.
B-K
PLAY
3.Select 'RECORD SET UP' with
and confirm
4.Select 'DIRECT RECORD' with
or
C-L
FWD 1- B
STOP
with
.
PLAY B-K
or
C-L
STOP
. Select 'OFF' (Direct Record off) or
FWD 1- B
'ON' (Direct Record on) with
.
Connect the recording video recorder (this unit)
and the playback video recorder (another video
recorder) by using scart socket AV2 (DECODER)
or FRONT A/V CONNECTORS.
SELECT K L CHOOSE B
RECORD SPEED
→DIRECT RECORD
RECORD LINK
[SP]
[OFF]
[OFF]
1.Insert a pre-recorded video cassette into the
playback video recorder.
2.Insert a blank video cassette, or one you
want to record over, into the cassette com-
partment of this video recorder.
END=EXIT
STATUS/EXIT
5.To end, press
6.Switch off with
.
STANDBY/ON y
3.Select programme number 'AV2' or 'AV3' on
this video recorder.
.
Programme numbers of 'AV2' scart socket
and FRONT A/V CONNECTORS
If you are using the scart socket AV2 (DECODER),
select programme number 'AV2' with 0.0.2.
If you are using the FRONT A/V CONNECTORS,
select programme number 'AV3' with 0.0.3.
RECORD
4.Press
on the front panel of this
.
video recorder
5.Begin playback of the tape in the playback
video recorder.
STOP/EJECT
6.To stop recording, press
on this
video recorder, then stop playback of the
tape in the playing video recorder.
• For the best results during dubbing, use the video
recorder’s front panel controls whenever possible.
The remote control might affect the playback
video recorder’s operation.
• If video or colour fades in and out, you may be
copying a copy guarded video tape.
EN
16
6. Programming a recording (TIMER)
Error message: 'FULL'
If this error message appears after pressing
then all TIMER blocks are already programmed. No
General information
+
SV/V
•
,
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
* PDC on or off
more recordings can be programmed. If you want to
clear a programmed recording (TIMER block), select
the programme number on TIMER LIST menu and
CLEAR
press
.
3.Enter the entire PlusCode programming num-
ber. This number is up to 9 digits long and can
be found next to the start time of the TV pro-
gramme in your TV listing magazine.
[e.g: 1-234-5 or 1 234 5]
If you make a mistake, you can clear your input
This information is saved in a 'TIMER' block.
CLEAR
with
.
What is 'PDC'?
+
VIDEO Plus system
PlusCode No.
12345
'PDC' (Programme Delivery Control) is used to
control the start and duration of TV channel
recordings. If a TV programme starts earlier or
ends later than scheduled, the video recorder
will turn on and off at the correct time.
What do I need to know about 'PDC'?
Usually the PDC time is the same as the start
time. But if your TV guide shows a PDC time
which is different from the programme’s sched-
uled start time, e.g. 20.10 (PDC 20.14), you
must enter the PDC time exactly to the minute.
If you want a start time different from the PDC
time, you must switch PDC off.
SET=SV/V+
CORRECT=CLEAR
END=EXIT
+
4.Press SV/V
.
5.Select 'ONCE', 'DAILY' or 'WEEKLY' record-
PLAY B-K STOP C-L
ing with
. Then press
FWD 1- B
.
+
VIDEO Plus system
Programming a recording
(with the VIDEO Plus system)
→ONCE
DAILY
WEEKLY
®
+
SELECT K L CHOOSE B
END=EXIT
Thanks to this programming system, you no
longer need to tediously enter the date, pro-
gramme number, start and end time. All the
information needed for programming is con-
tained in the PlusCode programming number.
You can find this PlusCode programming number
in most TV listing magazines written next to the
concerned programme.
Selecting ONCE/DAILY/WEEKLY recordings
'ONCE':
'DAILY':
Recording once
Repeated daily recordings
(Monday to Friday)
'WEEKLY': Repeated weekly recordings
(every week on the same day)
6.The decoded data appears after confirmation.
You can go back to change the data. Select
1.Switch the TV on. If applicable, select the
programme number for the video recorder
operation.
FWD 1- B
the corresponding input field using
CLEAR
0..9
. Change the data with
.
+
2.Press SV/V on the remote control.
EN
17
4.Select 'ONCE', 'DAILY' or 'WEEKLY' recording
'- -' appears at PROG. .
PLAY B-K
STOP C-L
with
or
. Then press
• The programme number of the TV channel
has not yet been assigned to the PlusCode
programming number. Using the number but-
0..9
FWD 1- B
.
SELECT K L CHOOSE B
tons
on the remote control, select the
→ONCE
DAILY
WEEKLY
TIMER LIST
corresponding programme number (name) of
the TV channel.
The following message appears on the
screen: 'ERROR'
• The entered PlusCode programming number
END=EXIT
is incorrect. Correct your input or end with
STATUS/EXIT
.
Selecting ONCE/DAILY/WEEKLY recordings
'ONCE': Recording once
• Check the time/date (see chapter 'Installing
your video', section 'Setting the clock').
• A daily recording was entered for the wrong
day. Daily programming can only be used for
recordings to be made from Monday to Friday.
Switching on 'PDC'
• Select 'PDC' using
Press '1' to switch off 'PDC' or press '2' to
switch on 'PDC'.
'DAILY':
Repeated daily recordings
(Monday to Friday)
'WEEKLY': Repeated weekly recordings
(every week on the same day)
Error message: 'FULL'
FWD 1- B CLEAR
.
• 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
STATUS/EXIT
7.When all inputs are correct, press
The programming information is stored in a
Timer block.
.
menu and press
.
The following message appears on the
screen: 'TIMER NOT COMPLETED'
• The channel is wrong.
0..9
5.Select the desired Timer block with
.
6.Enter the Start time (START), End time
(STOP), Programme number (PROG.), PDC
8.Insert a cassette with an intact security tab
(unprotected).
0..9
information and the Date (DATE) with
.
Programme numbers of the 'AV1', 'AV2' scart
socket and 'AV3' (FRONT A/V CONNECTORS)
You can also programme recordings from exter-
nal sources via scart socket AV1(TV), AV2
(DECODER) or AV3 (FRONT A/V CONNEC-
TORS). Select programme number 'AV1' with
0.0.1, 'AV2' with 0.0.2 or 'AV3' with 0.0.3.
STANDBY/ON y
9.Switch off with
. The pro-
grammed recording will only function when
the video recorder is switched off with
STANDBY/ON y
.
Programming a recording
+
(without the VIDEO Plus system)
7.When all inputs are correct, press
STATUS/EXIT
. The programming information
1.Switch the TV on. If applicable, select the pro-
gramme number for the video recorder opera-
tion.
is stored in a TIMER block.
8.Insert a cassette with an intact security tab
(unprotected).
2.Press MENU . The main menu will appear.
STANDBY/ON y
9.Switch off with
.
PLAY B-K
STOP C-L
3.Select 'TIMER' with
or
.
The programmed recording will only function
when the video recorder is switched off with
FWD 1- B
Then press
.
STANDBY/ON y
.
EN
18
Error message: 'Err'
Programming a recording with
'TURBO TIMER'
If this error message appears after pressing
TURBO TIMER
, the start time or end time is same
as another recording.
With Turbo Timer, programming a recording that
takes place within the next 24 hours is quick and
easy. You don’t even need to switch your TV 'on'
as the necessary information will appear in the
VCR display. (the figures below are only shown
as examples)
5.Insert a cassette with an intact security tab
(unprotected).
6.Switch off with
STANDBY/ON y
.
The programmed
PWR.
TURBO TIMER
1.Press
.
recording will only function when the video
STANDBY/ON y
'StA' will briefly appear
in the video recorder
display. After 2 sec-
onds, start time will
appear (default setting
is current time). Set the
time you want to start
recorder is switched off with
.
PWR.
PWR.
PLAY B-K STOP C-L
recording using
.
Error message: 'FUL'
• If this error message appears after pressing
TURBO TIMER
, 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' menu
CLEAR
and then press
.
TURBO TIMER
2.Press
.
PWR.
PWR.
PWR.
'End' will briefly appear
in the video recorder
display. After 2 sec-
onds, the end time will
appear (default setting
is same as the start
time). Set the time you
want to finish recording
PLAY B-K
STOP C-L
using
or
.
TURBO TIMER
3.Press
.
PWR.
'Pro' will briefly appear
in the video recorder
display. After 2 sec-
onds, default program
number will appear in
the display. Set the
desired program num-
PLAY B-K
PWR.
PWR.
ber using
or
STOP C-L
.
TURBO TIMER
4.Press
.
The program number you have just set will be
displayed.
EN
19
PLAY B-K
4.Select 'TIMER LIST' with
or
Problems and solutions for
programmed recordings
STOP C-L
FWD 1- B
, and confirm with
.
SELECT K L CHOOSE B
Error message: ' ' flashes in the video
recorder display
• No cassette was inserted. Insert a cassette
ONCE
DAILY
WEEKLY
→TIMER LIST
and switch off the video recorder using
STANDBY/ON y
.
END=EXIT
Cassette was ejected as soon as the
STANDBY/ON y
button was pressed
• A cassette without the security tab was insert-
ed. Undo the erase protection (chapter
'Manual recording', section 'Preventing acci-
dental erasing') or insert a different cassette.
'TURN OFF VCR FOR TIMER RECORDING'
flashes on the TV screen
• The video recorder is switched on several min-
utes before the start of a programmed record-
ing. Switch off the video recorder with
FWD 1- B
5.Select timer block with
.
Timer block disappeared when I pressed
FWD 1- B
.
You have checked all the programmed record-
ings. If you want to check them again, repeat
steps 2 to 5.
CLEAR
6.To cancel the recording, press
.
STATUS/EXIT
7.To end, press
8.Switch off with
.
STANDBY/ON y
. A programmed recording
STANDBY/ON y
.
(timer) will only function when the video
recorder is switched off.
How to change a programmed
recording (TIMER)
Cassette is ejected during recording
• The end of the tape was reached during
recording.
1.Switch on the TV. If required, select the pro-
gramme number for the video recorder.
The video recorder does not react
• While a programmed recording is being made,
you cannot operate your video recorder manu-
ally. If you want to cancel the programmed
STOP/EJECT
2.Press MENU . The main menu will appear.
PLAY B-K
STOP C-L
3.Select 'TIMER' with
or
.
FWD 1- B
Then press
.
4.Select 'ONCE', 'DAILY' or 'WEEKLY' record-
recording, press
on the front panel.
PLAY B-K
STOP C-L
ing with
or
. Then press
FWD 1- B
.
0..9
5.Select a TIMER block with
. (The flashing
How to check, or delete a
programmed recording (TIMER)
number indicates an empty TIMER block.)
ONCE
TIMER - 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 -
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
STOP C-L
3.Select 'TIMER' with
or
.
SELECT TIMER NUMBER
END=EXIT
FWD 1- B
Then 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
.
EN
20
7. Other functions
4.Select 'BLUE BACKGROUND' using
Switching the status display off or on
PLAY B-K
STOP C-L
or
.
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.
SELECT K L CHOOSE B
STATUS DISPLAY
[ON]
→BLUE BACKGROUND [ON]
AUTO STANDBY
CLOCK DISPLAY
[ON]
[ON]
END=EXIT
1.Switch on the TV. If required, select the pro-
gramme number for the video recorder.
5.Select 'OFF' (no blue background) or 'ON'
MENU
2.Press
. The main menu will appear.
FWD 1- B
(blue background on) with
.
PLAY B-K
3.Select 'VCR SET UP' with
or
.
STATUS/EXIT
6.To end, press
.
STOP C-L
FWD 1- B
and confirm with
PLAY B-K
4.Select 'STATUS DISPLAY' with
or
STOP C-L
.
Automatic switch-off
SELECT K L CHOOSE B
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.
→STATUS DISPLAY
[ON]
BLUE BACKGROUND[ON]
AUTO STANDBY
CLOCK DISPLAY
[ON]
[ON]
1.Switch on the TV. If required, select the pro-
gramme number for the video recorder.
MENU
END=EXIT
2.Press
. The main menu will appear.
FWD 1- B
5.Select 'ON' or 'OFF' with
.
PLAY B-K
3.Select 'VCR SET UP' using
or
.
STATUS/EXIT
6.To end, press
.
STOP C-L
FWD 1- B
and confirm with
PLAY B-K
4.Select 'AUTO STANDBY' using
or
Which settings can I choose?
'ON': Shows the status display for a few
seconds only.
STOP C-L
.
SELECT K L CHOOSE B
'OFF': Switches off the status display.
STATUS DISPLAY
[ON]
BLUE BACKGROUND[ON]
→AUTO STANDBY
CLOCK DISPLAY
[ON]
[ON]
Blue Background on or off
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'.
END=EXIT
5.Select 'OFF' (no automatic switch-off) or 'ON'
(automatic switch-off) with
6.To end, press
FWD 1- B
.
STATUS/EXIT
.
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 'VCR SET UP' using
or
.
STOP C-L
FWD 1- B
and confirm with
EN
21
•
Reception of stereo broadcasts:
Clock Display
Display on
Mode
Stereo
L
AUDIO OUTPUT
This function allows you to switch the VCR display
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 consumption.
the TV screen
L
L Audio
STEREO
LEFT
R
L
R Audio
L Audio
1.Switch on the TV. If required, select the pro-
gramme number for the video recorder.
MENU
R
L
R
L
L Audio
2.Press
. The main menu will appear.
R Audio
R Audio
L+R Audio
L+R Audio
PLAY B-K
R
3.Select 'VCR SET UP' using
or
.
RIGHT
NONE
STOP C-L
FWD 1- B
and confirm with
PLAY B-K
4.Select 'CLOCK DISPLAY' using
or
Monaural
STOP C-L
.
R
SELECT K L CHOOSE B
• During playback of the recorded tape in Hi-Fi mode:
STATUS DISPLAY
[ON]
BLUE BACKGROUND[ON]
Display on
the TV screen
AUTO STANDBY
→CLOCK DISPLAY
[ON]
[ON]
Mode
Stereo
L
AUDIO OUTPUT
L
Hi Fi L Audio
Hi Fi R Audio
Hi Fi L Audio
Hi Fi L Audio
Hi Fi R Audio
Hi Fi R Audio
Normal Audio
Normal Audio
STEREO
END=EXIT
R
L
LEFT
R
L
R
L
5.Select 'OFF' (no clock display) or 'ON' (clock
FWD 1- B
display on) with
.
R
RIGHT
MONO
STATUS/EXIT
6.To end, press
.
Monaural
Selecting the sound channel
R
You can select the desired sound channel during
playback or while receiving TV channels via the
video recorder. This allows you to select a
desired language for multi-language transmis-
sions.
Hi Fi L Audio
L
+
Normal Audio
MIX
MIXED
Hi Fi R Audio
R
+
Normal Audio
This video recorder has a NICAM stereo sound
decoder.
•
During reception of bilingual broadcasts:
AUDIO
1.Press
. This will show the current
Display on
the TV screen
Mode
MAIN
SUB
AUDIO OUTPUT
sound setting.
AUDIO
2.Press
repeatedly until the desired set-
L
Main Audio
Main Audio
Sub Audio
Sub Audio
Main Audio
Sub Audio
ting appears in the display.
MAIN
SUB
R
L
R
L
MAIN
SUB
MAIN
SUB
R
EN
22
8. 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 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):
Insert a cassette with an intact security tab or
change cassette. For more information, please
see the section 'Preventing accidental erasing'
in chapter 'Manual recording'.
• 'PDC' switched on but 'PDC time' wrong: Enter
'PDC time' exactly to the minute. Have your
aerial checked.
There is picture or sound interference on TV
reception:
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.
If this doesn’t help, you could reset your video
recorder to the default factory settings.
Resetting devices to default factory settings
* Attention: All the information stored (TV
channels, time and date, TIMER) will be
cleared.
• Turn to chapter 'Installing your video recorder'
and read 'Setting the RF out channel'.
• Have your aerial checked.
1.Switch off this video recorder with
The wrong TV channel has been selected
STANDBY/ON y
.
after you have programmed a recording
STOP/EJECT
2.Press and hold
and
®
+
using the VIDEO Plus system:
+
PROGRAMME
for 2 seconds or more at the
1.Enter the PlusCode programming number.
2.Check the programme number/channel name
in the 'PROG.' input field.
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.
3.If this does not correspond to the desired TV
channel, select the input field and change the
programme number/channel name.
STATUS/EXIT
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.
• Batteries have run out: Change the batteries.
No picture when you play back a cassette:
• There is no recording on the cassette: Change
the cassette.
• You have selected the wrong programme num-
ber on the TV for playing back cassette: On
the TV, select the correct programme number
for the video recorder.
4. Confirm with
.
You can also call the customer service centre
in your country.
The telephone numbers can be found on the
back of this operating manual. Have the model
number (MODEL NO.) and the production num-
ber (PROD. NO.) of your video recorder ready.
• The cable connecting the TV and the video
recorder has come loose: Check the cable.
Poor picture quality when you play back a
cassette:
• Your TV is not properly adjusted.
• The cassette is badly worn or of poor quality:
Use new cassette.
• Tracking is not properly adjusted: Turn to sec-
tion 'Manual tracking'.
EN
23
PHILIPS NORGE AS
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
OY PHILIPS AB
Linnoitustie 11,
02600 Espoo
PHILIPS INFO CENTER
Alexanderstrasse 1
20099 Hamburg
PHILIPS CE, The Philips Centre,
420 - 430 London Road,
Croydon, Surrey
FINLAND
GERMANY
CR9 3 QR
puh. 09 615 80 250
Tel: 0180-53 56 767
UNITED KINGDOM
Phone: 0208-665-6350
PHILIPS KUNDTJÄNST SERVICE CONSOMMATEURS PHILIPS
PHILIPS KUNDECENTER
Frederikskaj 6,
Kista Entré
BP 0101
Knarrarnäsgatan 7
164 85 Stockholm
SWEDEN
75622 Paris Cédex 13
FRANCE
Phone: 0825-889 789
1780 København V
DANMARK
Tlf.: 80 88 28 14
Tel: (0)8 598 52 250
PHILIPS POLSKA
Al. Jerozolimskie 195B
02-222 Warszawa
POLSKA
PHILIPS ELECTRONICS IRELAND LIMITED
Consumer Information Centre
Newstead, Clonskeagh
DUBLIN 14
Phone: 01-7640292
PHILIPS REPRESENTATION OFFICE
Ul. Usacheva 35a
119048 MOSCOW
RUSSIA
Phone: 095-937 9300
TEL.: (022)-571-0-571
INFOLINKA PHILIPS
Safránkova 1
150 00 Praha 5
CZECH REPUBLIC
TEL.: (02)-330 99 330
PHILIPS CONSUMER ELECTRONICS
Servizio Consumatori
Via Casati 23
20052 Monza - Milano
ITALY
PHILIPS INFO CENTER
Fegistrasse 5
8957 Spreitenbach
SUISSE
Tel.: 0844-800 544
Phone: 199 118899
PHILIPS Iberia, S.A.
C/Martinez Villergas, 49
28027 MADRID
SPAIN
Phone: 902-11 33 84
PHILIPS MAGYARORSZÁG KFT.
Fehérvári út 84/a.
Budapest 1119
HUNGARY
Phone: (01)-382-1700
PHILIPS CUSTOMER CARE CENTER
Twee Stationsstraat 80/
80 Rue des Deux Gares
1070 BRUSSEL/BRUXELLES
BELGIUM (for BENELUX)
Tel: 070-222303
PHILIPS CONSUMENTENLIJN
Postbus 102 5600 AC Eindhoven
NEDERLAND
Tel.: 0900-8406
0VMN03904
EN
HG491BD/HG495BD*****
|