Operation Manual

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1. HOW TO CONNECT YOURVIDEO RECORDER 4.........

How to connect your videorecorder to theTV set 4.....

Connecting with a scartcable 4......................

Connecting without a scartcable 5...................

Connecting a decoder or otherequipment 5............

2. INSTALLING YOURVIDEO RECORDER 6...............

Initial installation 6..................................

Allocating a decoder 6..............................

Manual TV channel search 7.........................

Channel number or frequencydisplay 7...............

Satellite receiver 7..................................

Special installationfunctions 8.......................

Automatic TV channel allocation 8....................

Automatic TV channel search(Autoinstall) 8...........

Monitor function 9..................................

Sorting and clearing TV channelsmanually 9...........

Setting the language 9..............................

Setting the timeand date 9...........................

3. IMPORTANT NOTES FOROPERATION 10..............

General information 10..............................

Saving energy 10...................................

Emergency interrupt 10..............................

The symbols on yourvideo recorder display 10.........

Summary of userguide 11...........................

User guide (OSD) 11.................................

4. PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS 12..........................

Playing a cassette 12................................

Playing NTSC cassettes 12...........................

Tape position indication 12...........................

Searching for tape positionwith the picture(picture

search) 13.........................................

Still picture/Slowmotion 13..........................

Searching for tape positionwithout the picture(wind

and rewind) 13.....................................

Instant View 13.....................................

Automatic search fora tape position (indexsearch) 13..

Automatic search fora blank space on thetape 13.....

Picture interference 14..............................

Tracking during playback 14.........................

Tracking during stillpicture 14.......................

Cleaning the video heads 14.........................

5. MANUAL RECORDING 15............................

Recording without automaticswitch-off 15............

Recording with automaticswitch-off (OTR

one-touch-recording) 15.............................

Protecting your recordings 15........................

Auto-assembling 15.................................

Selecting the recording speed(SP or LP) 16............

Automatic recording froma satellitereceiver (SAT

RECORDING) 16....................................

Switching on ’DirectRecord’ 16......................

6. PROGRAMMED RECORDING(TIMER) 17...............

’VPS’ (Video ProgrammingSystem) and’PDC’

(Programme DeliveryControl) (UK) 17.................

Programming a recording(with ’VIDEO Plus+’) 17.......

Programming a recording(without ’VIDEOPlus+’) 18....

How to check or change a programmedrecording

(TIMER) 19.........................................

How to clear a programmedrecording (TIMER) 19......

7. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS 20.........................

Child lock 20.......................................

Setting the on-screendisplay (OSD) 20................

Switching the remotecontrol command 20.............

Continuous playback 21.............................

Automatic switch-off(tuner mode) 21.................

Poor TV reception - Optimizethe modulator 21.........

Switching off the modulator 22.......................

Selecting the sound track 22.........................

Using your videorecorder remote controlwith your

TV set 22..........................................

8. Before you call an engineer 23.......................

9. GLOSSARY 24......................................

Technical terms used 24.............................

CONTENTS

Summary of content (27 pages)

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CONTENTS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. HOW TO CONNECT YOUR VIDEO RECORDER . . . . . . . . . How to connect your video recorder to the TV set . . . . . Connecting with a scart cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting without a scart cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting a decoder or other equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 6. 4 4 5 5 INSTALLING YOUR VIDEO RECORDER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Initial installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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& OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IN BRIEF The remote control PLAY G EJECT J Eject: To eject a cassette STANDBY m Switch off : To switch off set, interrupt menu function, interrupt a programmed recording (TIMER) [ Pause/Stop: To stop the tape, except while a TIMER-recording is being made I Forward wind: During STOP and STANDBY: forward wind, during PLAYBACK: forward scanning INDEX E SYSTEM Special function: For instance, to switch on the test picture SP/LP SP/LP : To select the recording speed (Long Play
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& Front of the set Back of the set STANDBY m RECORD n Switch off : To switch off set, interrupt menu function, interrupt programmed recording (TIMER) Record: To record the programme selected at this moment PROGRAMME r Programme number Minus: Programme number down PROGRAMME q Programme number Plus: Programme number up STOP/EJECT ? 4 Mains socket: To connect the mains cable AUX OUT L R Audio output socket, left/right : To connect a HiFi-set EXT.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PHILIPS VR600/07 Congratulations! You now own one of the most sophisticated and simple-to-use video recorders (VCR) on the market. With this VCR you can record and play VHS-standard cassettes. So that you can identify your machine in the event of theft, enter the serial number (PROD.NO) here. The serial number is printed on the type plate fixed at the rear of the set. MODEL NO. Please take the time to read this operating manual before using your video recorder. VR600/07 PROD.NO: .
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Special functions on your video recorder Philips has developed a system which produces the best possible playback quality. It reduces disturbance on old, worn video cassettes, and emphasises the detail on very good quality cassettes. When you connect your video recorder to your television and plug it into the mains, you will be welcomed with an OSD picture. All you have to do is follow the instructions in the "intelligent help line" for the next step.
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1. HOW TO CONNECT YOUR VIDEO RECORDER Important for the United Kingdom This machine is fitted with an approved moulded 13 Amp plug. To change a fuse in this type of plug, please follow these instructions. How to connect your video recorder to the TV set We recommend the use of a scart cable. This will give you the best picture and sound quality. a Take off the fuse cover and take out the fuse. b Put in a new fuse which should be a BS1362 3A, A.S.T.A. or BSI approved type. c Refit the fuse cover.
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f Insert one end of the mains cable into the mains socket 4 at the back of the video recorder and the other end into the wall socket. g If your TV set automatically switches to programme number e.g.: ’EXT’, ’0’, or ’AV’, this text will appear on the TV screen: CONGRATULATIONS ON THE PURCHASE OF YOUR NEW PHILIPS VIDEO RECORDER TO CONTINUE PRESS OK e Switch on your TV set and select the programme number that you have chosen for video playback (see instruction manual TV set).
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2. INSTALLING YOUR VIDEO RECORDER Initial installation Allocating a decoder a Open up the battery compartment of your remote control Some TV stations will send coded TV channels, that you can only watch when you use a decoder. You can connect such a decoder (descrambler) to your video recorder. With the following function, the connected decoder will automatically be activated for the TV programme you want to watch. and place the batteries in it as shown in the picture. a Switch on the TV set.
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Manual TV channel search Channel number or frequency display In certain cases the ’Automatic TV channel search’ may not be able to find all of the TV channels (e.g. coded TV channels). In that case, use this manual method to set the channels. You can switch between the display for ’channel number’ or ’frequency’ for manual channel search. D When you search for TV channels manually, you can choose between the indication for ’channel’ or ’frequency’.
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Special installation functions h Select the next programme number, for example, ’2’ on You can select one of the following installation functions in order to adapt the video recorder to your own specific requirements. i Confirm with the OK button on the video Automatic TV channel allocation (Follow TV) the TV set. recorder-remote control. D If you allocated the wrong TV channeL, you can go back one step with the D button. j Repeat steps g to i until all TV channels have been allocated.
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Monitor function Setting the language You can switch backwards and forwards between TV picture and video recorder picture with the MONITOR button. But this only works when you use a scart cable to connect the video recorder to your TV set and if your TV set responds to this switch-over. You can select the language for the on-screen display (OSD). The small display on the video recorder will only show english text. Sorting and clearing TV channels manually b Press the MENU button on the remote control.
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3. IMPORTANT NOTES FOR OPERATION General information The symbols on your video recorder display D You can switch on with the STOP h button, the 0-9 buttons or by putting in a cassette. D If you do not use the video recorder for a few minutes, it will switch to standby automatically. Please read the section ’Automatic switch-off (tuner mode)’ in chapter ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS. D If you have switched the video recorder off with the STANDBY m button, the time will show in the display, for instance , ’18:00’.
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Summary of user guide The OSD menu offers the following functions. More details on each can be found in the appropriate chapter.
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4. PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS Playing a cassette Tape position indication a Put a cassette into the cassette slot. ’v’ will appear on When playing a tape, by pressing the OK button, you can show the present tape position on the TV screen. the display. You have a choice of selecting ’LINEAR COUNTER’ or ’TIME LEFT’. The LINEAR COUNTER shows the tape position in hours, minutes and seconds. This LINEAR COUNTER is reset to 0:00:00 everytime a cassette is inserted even if the tape is not at the beginning.
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Searching for tape position with the picture Automatic search for a tape position (picture search) (index search) a While a cassette is playing, press the [ (reverse) or I At the start of each recording, the video recorder will write an index code on the tape. (forward) button once or several times. a Press the INDEX E button and then the I button to b To stop at a certain picture, press the PLAY G button. D During picture search, the picture quality may not be so good and there will be no sound.
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Picture interference If the picture quality is poor when you play a cassette, please follow these instructions. Tracking during playback a While a cassette is playing, hold the P q button until ’TRAC’ (tracking) appears on the display. b Hold the P r or P q button until the picture quality is at its best. c Wait a few seconds, until ’TRAC’ disappears from the display. This picture setting will not change until you eject the cassette.
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5. MANUAL RECORDING Use ’Manual Recording’ to make a spontaneous recording (for example, a programme currently being shown). E If you want to start and stop a recording manually, read the section: ’Recording without automatic switch-off’. E If you want to start a recording manually but have it stopped automatically, read the section: ’Recording with automatic switch-off’. E If you want to record a programme currently being shown, read the section ’Direct record’.
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Selecting the recording speed (SP or LP) Switching on ’Direct Record’ You can reduce the recording speed by half. This makes it possible to record, for example, eight-hours instead of four-hours on an ’E240’ (four-hour) cassette. When this function is switched on, the video recorder will automatically record the programme selected on the television by means of a scart cable. a Switch on the TV set and, if required, select the programme number for the video recorder.
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6. PROGRAMMED RECORDING (TIMER) Use programmed recording to automatically start and stop a recording at a later date. To make a programmed recording, your video recorder needs to know: * the date you want to make the recording; * the programme number for the TV channel you want to record; * the start and stop time of the recording; * whether you want to use VPS or PDC c Enter the entire PlusCode-programming number (up to 9 digits) printed in your TV guide next to the start time of a TV programme.
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D If you want to set a later end time for a recording, press the P q button. Each time you press the P q button, you will add 15 minutes to the end time. f Confirm with the OK button when the information is correct. D The programming information has been stored in a TIMER block. g Make sure that the cassette you have put in can be recorded on. Programming a recording (without ’VIDEO Plus+’) a Switch on the TV set and select the programme number for the video recorder.
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D If the video recorder is switched on a few minutes before a programmed recording is supposed to begin, ’TIMER RECORD’ will flash on the TV screen. How to check or change a programmed recording (TIMER) D If you reach the end of the cassette during a recording, the video recorder will automatically eject the cassette. a Switch on the TV set and select the programme number D If you forget to load a cassette, ’NO CASSETTE’ will appear on the TV screen and ’k’ will flash on the video recorder display.
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7. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS Child lock Switching the remote control command This function will prevent unauthorised use of your video recorder. All button-functions will be locked. If you have two video recorders with the same remote control command, you can change the remote control command of the remote control for one of the video recorders. D You can make programmed recordings while the child lock is on. a With the video recorder switched on, press the STANDBYm button on the remote control.
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Continuous playback Poor TV reception - Optimize the modulator You can automatically play a cassette again and again. When the video recorder reaches the end of the tape or the end of the recording, it will rewind and start again. a Put a cassette in the machine. With ’Connecting without scart cable’, the modulator frequency (583Mhz or UHF channel 35) might already be being used by another TV station in your reception area.
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Switching off the modulator If you cannot clear picture or sound interference, you can switch off the built-in modulator. You should only do this if you have connected the video recorder to the TV set with a scart cable. Using your video recorder remote control with your TV set Your video recorder remote control can transmit several commands to TV sets of different makes.
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8. Before you call an engineer If, contrary to expectation, you have any problems using this video recorder, it may be caused by one of the reasons mentioned below. You can also call the customer service centre in your country. You will find the phone number in the enclosed guarantee leaflet.
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9. GLOSSARY Technical terms used Current tape position : The part of the tape currently being played. External source : A device connected via a socket (for example, scart socket) which is transmitting audio/video signals to the video recorder. Index marking : A marking which is automatically made on the tape at the beginning of every recording. This marking (recording ID) can be searched for with the Index search function. Scart cable : Also known as a Euro-AV cable.