VPZ210/VPZ215 4/3/99 3:16 PM Page 1 Video Cassette Player VPZ210AT VPZ215AT Owner’s Manual Important! Return your Warranty Registration Card within 10 days. See why inside.
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VPZ210/VPZ215 4/3/99 3:16 PM Page 3 Introduction 3 Welcome to your Video Cassette Player owner’s manual. This manual describes two Video Cassette Players: the VPZ210AT and the VPZ215AT. These two players are exactly the same, except the VPZ215AT has a DC power system and a dew sensor. The illustrations in this manual are of the VPZ215AT. The VPZ210AT will not have the DC13.2V jack or the AC/DC POWER SYSTEM label shown in the illustrations.
VPZ210/VPZ215 4/3/99 3:16 PM Page 4 4 Table of Contents Setting Up Your VCP Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Before Using Your VCP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Hookups Without a Cable Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
VPZ210/VPZ215 4/3/99 3:16 PM Page 5 Before Using Your VCP 5 Putting Batteries in the Remote Control 1 Remove the battery compartment lid on the bottom of the remote control by sliding the lid in the direction of the arrow. 2 Using the Remote Control Point the remote control at the VCP’s remote sensor, making sure to stay within the angle shown. VCP REW VIDEO CASSETTE PLAYER FF DIGITAL AUTO TRACKING PLAY STOP/EJECT REPEAT REW AUTO HEAD CLEANER POWER PLAY REPEAT FF PICT.
VPZ210/VPZ215 4/3/99 3:16 PM Page 6 6 Hookups Without a Cable Box The basic VCP/TV connection – antenna/cable to VCP to TV – is shown below. If you have a Cable Box or a descrambler box, please refer to pages eight-nine. If you have a Stereo TV, please go to page 10. To use the VCP in an automobile, go to page 11. (Only the VPZ215AT may be used in an automobile. You can not use the VPZ210AT in an automobile.) 1 Disconnect the antenna or cable from your TV.
VPZ210/VPZ215 4/3/99 3:16 PM Page 7 Hookups Without a Cable Box (cont’d) 7 3 Connect the RF coaxial cable (supplied) to the ANT(enna) OUT jack on the back of the VCP and to the ANTENNA IN Jack on the TV. (You may use either a snap-on type or screw-on type of coaxial cable, whichever you prefer. A snap-on type is supplied.) ANT OUT CH3 CH4 AUDIO DC13.
VPZ210/VPZ215 4/3/99 3:16 PM Page 8 8 Hookups With a Cable Box This connection allows you to view any channel. After you connect the Cable Box, VCP, and TV as shown below, the features described on this page will be available. 3. Use a second RF coaxial cable to connect the ANT(enna) OUT jack on the VCP to the TV’s ANTENNA IN Jack. 1. Connect Cable signal to IN Jack on Cable Box. IN OUT ANT OUT CH3 CH4 ANT IN ANTENNA IN Jack Back of TV (example only) 2.
VPZ210/VPZ215 4/3/99 3:16 PM Page 9 Hookups With a Cable Box (cont’d) 9 This connection allows you to view any channel. After you connect the VCP, Cable Box, and TV as shown below, the features on this page will be available. 1. Connect a Cable signal to the VCP’s ANT(enna) IN Jack. 2. Use an RF coaxial cable (supplied) to connect the ANT(enna) OUT Jack on the VCP to the IN Jack on the Cable Box. ANT OUT CH3 CH4 IN ANT IN OUT TV ANTENNA IN Jack 3.
VPZ210/VPZ215 4/3/99 3:16 PM Page 10 10 Hookups With a Stereo TV antenna or cable to ANT(enna) IN Jack ANT OUT CH3 CH4 AUDIO ANT IN DC13.2V OUTPUT VIDEO Audio and Video IN Jacks on TV VIDEO (yellow) and AUDIO (white) OUTPUT Jacks Video Cable Audio Cable ● Audio and Video cables are not supplied. 1 Connect the antenna or cable to the ANT(enna) IN Jack on the back of the VCP. 2 Connect a video cable to the yellow VIDEO OUTPUT Jack on the back of the VCP.
VPZ210/VPZ215 4/3/99 3:16 PM Page 11 Mobile Connections (VPZ215AT only) 11 When passengers in your vehicle want to watch a video program, hook up the VCP by following the steps below. 1 Make sure your vehicle has a 12-volt, negative ground electrical system and the AC power cords of the VCP and the TV are unplugged. Back of VCP ANT OUT CH3 CH4 AUDIO DC13.2V ANT IN OUTPUT VIDEO AC Power Cord 2 Connect one end of the car battery cord to the DC 13.2V Jack on the back of the VCP. To DC 13.
VPZ210/VPZ215 4/3/99 3:16 PM Page 12 12 Remote Control Buttons EJECT Button Press to eject the tape. POWER Button Press to turn the VCP on or off. EJECT POWER TRACKING (Up/Down) Buttons During tape playback, press to adjust the tracking manually. Details are on page 18. When in Still mode, press to stabilize the still picture. Details are on page 17. TRACKING FF/SEARCH Button When tape playback is stopped, press to fast forward the tape at high speed.
VPZ210/VPZ215 4/3/99 3:16 PM Page 13 Display Panel 13 VCP Display Panel Information about VCP operations is displayed here. Cassette Compartment Insert a tape here. REW VIDEO CASSETTE PLAYER FF DIGITAL AUTO TRACKING PLAY STOP/EJECT PICT. CONTROL REPEAT REW AUTO HEAD CLEANER POWER PLAY REPEAT POWER FF AC/DC POWER SYSTEM PICT.CONT FULL AUTO SYSTEM PLAY Light This light appears during tape playback. REW POWER POWER Light This light indicates that the power is turned on.
VPZ210/VPZ215 4/3/99 3:16 PM Page 14 14 Front Panel FF (Fast Forward) Button When tape playback is stopped, press to fast forward the tape at high speed. During tape playback, press to fast forward the tape while the picture stays on the screen. Details are on page 17. STOP/EJECT Button Press once to stop the tape. When tape playback is stopped, press to eject the tape. PLAY Button Press to play a tape. Also, press to release Search mode or Still mode and return to normal playback.
VPZ210/VPZ215 4/3/99 3:16 PM Page 15 Rear Panel 15 CH3/CH4 Switch Set to channel 3 or 4 to use your TV with your VCP. Details are on pages six-nine. ANT(enna) OUT Jack Use the supplied RF coaxial cable to connect this jack to the ANTENNA IN jack on your TV or Cable Box. Details are on pages six-nine. AUDIO OUTPUT Jack Use an audio cable (not supplied) to connect this jack to the Audio In jack of a TV, camcorder, VCR, or audio source. Details are on page 10. ANT OUT CH3 CH4 AUDIO DC13.
VPZ210/VPZ215 4/3/99 3:16 PM Page 16 16 Playing Before playing a tape, make sure the VCP and TV are connected (see pages six-11). Then, follow the steps below. TV and VCP CH3 / CH4 Switch ANT OUT CH3 CH4 1 Turn on the TV. Set it to the same channel as the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCP. 2 Insert a tape in the VCP. The power will come on and playback will start automatically. The POWER light and the PLAY light will appear on the display panel of the VCP. CH3 CH4 AUDIO DC13.
VPZ210/VPZ215 4/3/99 3:16 PM Page 17 Playback Options 17 PICT(ure) CONT(rol) Light PICT(ure) CONTROL Button REW VIDEO CASSETTE PLAYER FF DIGITAL AUTO TRACKING PLAY STOP/EJECT PICT. CONTROL REPEAT REW AUTO HEAD CLEANER POWER PLAY REPEAT FF AC/DC POWER SYSTEM PICT.CONT POWER FULL AUTO SYSTEM REPEAT Button REPEAT Light Repeat Playback 1 During tape playback, press the REPEAT button on the VCP. The REPEAT light will come on.
VPZ210/VPZ215 4/3/99 3:16 PM Page 18 18 Playback Features Direct Button Operation When a tape is in the VCP and the VCP power is off, press the PLAY, REW(ind), or FF button on the VCP. The VCP will turn on automatically, and playback, rewinding, or fast forwarding will start immediately. PLAY Button REW VIDEO CASSETTE PLAYER FF DIGITAL AUTO TRACKING PLAY STOP/EJECT Automatic Playback AUTO HEAD CLEANER When you put a tape in the VCP, the power will come on and playback will begin automatically.
VPZ210/VPZ215 4/3/99 3:16 PM Page 19 Helpful Hints 19 If you are having problems with your product, check this list of problems and possible solutions before requesting service. You may be able to solve the problem yourself. If you need to call a customer service representative, please know the model number and serial number of your product before you call. This information is displayed on the back of the product.
VPZ210/VPZ215 4/3/99 3:16 PM Page 20 20 Limited Warranty VIDEO CASSETTE PLAYER 90 Days Free Labor/One Year Parts Exchange/Three Years Exchange on Video Heads This product must be carried in for repair. tribute the product, the local Philips service organizaWHO IS COVERED? You must have proof of purchase to receive warranty tion will attempt to provide service (although there may be a delay if the appropriate spare parts and service.
VPZ210/VPZ215 4/3/99 3:16 PM Page 21 Specifications/Glossary 21 Specifications Glossary Video Heads Two heads Antenna: VHF (very high frequency; channels 2 - 13) and UHF (ultra high frequency; channels 14 - 69). Video Signal EIA standards; NTSC color AUDIO OUTPUT Jack: jack located on the back of the VCP which is used to send audio to another source. Antenna VHF/UHF – 75 ohm external antenna/cable terminal Cable: all standard channels can be received without a Cable Box.
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VPZ210/VPZ215 4/3/99 3:16 PM Page 23 Index 23 ac power cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 ant(enna) in jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 ant(enna) out jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 audio output jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10, 15 automatic playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 rewind, off, eject . . . . . . . . . . .
4/3/99 3:16 PM SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES VPZ210/VPZ215 Page 24 Check to be sure the items on this page are packed with your VCP. These accessories are provided to help you use or set up your VCP. Remote Control (4835 218 37198) Two “AA” Batteries (4835 138 17012) RF Coaxial Cable, 75 ohm (4835 323 27011) One-Piece Car Battery Cord VPZ215AT only (4835 321 57008) If any of these items are not included, or if you need to replace an item, contact Philips Service Solutions Group at the address below.
