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HE273ED(EN).QX3
03.3.12
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 opera-
tion. 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 transport-
ing the device. The video recorder needs this time in order to become acclimatised to its new environ-
ment (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
Important notes regarding operation
Danger: High voltage!
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Do not remove the top cover as there is a
risk of an electrical shock!
The video recorder does not contain any com-
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ponents that can be repaired by the customer.
Please leave all maintenance work for qualified
personnel.
As soon as the video recorder is connected to
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the power supply, there are some components
that are in constant operation. To switch off the
video recorder completely you must disconnect
it from the power supply.
Make sure that air can circulate freely through
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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,
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.).
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Make sure that children do not place any for-
eign objects within the openings or ventilation
slots.
These operating instructions have been printed
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.
3103 166 33581
0VMN03621/HE273ED
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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
printed on the type plate fixed at the back of the
device.
MODEL NO.
PROD. NO.
This product complies with the requirements of
Directive 73/23/EEC +89/336/EEC +93/68 EEC.
Specifications
Voltage: 220-240V/50Hz
Power consumption : 14W
Power consumption (Standby): less than
3W (PWR. in the display switched off)
Rewind time: approx. 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)
6 hours (LP) (cassette E-180)
Supplied accessories
• Operating instructions
• Remote control and batteries
• Aerial Cable
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VR140/58
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This electronic device contains many materials
that can be recycled. Please enquire about the
possibilities for recycling your old device.
VR140/58
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Page 1: Important Notes Regarding Operation
03.3.12 1:47 PM 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 opera- tion. -
Page 2: Description Of Controls
STATUS/EXIT To access or remove the VCR’s on- screen status display. To exit on-screen menus. Or, to access or remove a status display or menu of Philips TV. 0..9 Press to select channels at VCR or Philips TV. MUTE To mute the TV’s sound. -
Page 3: Important Notes For Operation
HE273ED(EN).QX3 03.3.12 1:47 PM Front of the device To switch off or on, interrupt a function. STANDBY/ONy y PROGRAMME+ PROGRAMME- programme number. During normal playback, press to adjust the tracking. RECORD To record the TV channel selected at this moments. When tape playback is stopped, press to fast forward the tape at high speed. -
Page 4: Preparing The Remote Control For Operation
HE273ED(EN).QX3 03.3.12 1:47 PM 3. Connecting the video recorder Preparing the remote control for operation The remote control and its batteries are packed separately in the original video recorder packaging. You must install the batteries in the remote control before use. 1.Take the remote control and the enclosed batter- ies (2 batteries). -
Page 5: Connecting Without A Scart Cable
HE273ED(EN).QX3 03.3.12 1:47 PM Connecting without a scart cable Have the following cables ready: an aerial cable. Switch off your TV. Remove the aerial cable plug from the A E R I A R F O U aerial input socket of the TV. -
Page 6: Installing Your Video Recorder
HE273ED(EN).QX3 03.3.12 1:47 PM 4. Installing your video recorder Preparation for use This chapter shows you how to prepare the video recorder use. The video recorder automatically seeks out and stores all available TV channels. 'Aim' correctly In the following sections, you require the remote control for the first time. -
Page 7: Automatic Tuning
HE273ED(EN).QX3 03.3.12 1:47 PM I don't know the channels for my TV stations In this case, press PLAY B-K '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. -
Page 8: Setting The Language
HE273ED(EN).QX3 03.3.12 1:47 PM Setting the language You have the option of setting one of the dis- played languages for the on-screen menu (OSD). Switch on the TV. If required, select the pro- gramme number for the video recorder. Press . - Page 9 Press to view the tape. PLAY B-K 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.
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Page 10: Manual Recording
HE273ED(EN).QX3 03.3.12 1:47 PM Searching for tape position without picture (forward wind and rewind) Stop the tape with STOP C-L Press (reverse) or REW0- s (forward). To stop the tape, press STOP C-L 6. Manual recording General information Use 'Manual Recording' to make a spontaneous recording (for example, a programme currently being shown). - Page 11 HE273ED(EN).QX3 03.3.12 1:47 PM 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). 1.Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for the video recorder.
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Page 12: Programming A Recording (Timer)
HE273ED(EN).QX3 03.3.12 1:47 PM 7. Programming a recording (TIMER) General 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. -
Page 13: Helpful Hints
HE273ED(EN).QX3 03.3.12 1:47 PM Helpful Hints Error message: ' ' will flash in the video recorder display • No cassette was inserted. Insert a cassette and switch off the video recorder using • A cassette was inserted with the security tab removed. -
Page 14: Blue Background On Or Off
HE273ED(EN).QX3 03.3.12 1:47 PM 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’. -
Page 15: Before You Call An Engineer
HE273ED(EN).QX3 03.3.12 1:47 PM 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 supply. - Page 16 PHILIPS PORTUGUESA, S.A. Consumer Information Centre Rua Dr. António Loureiro Borge, nr. 5 Arquiparque, Miraflores P-2795 L-A-VEHLA PORTUGAL Phone: 021-4163063 PHILIPS CE, The Philips Centre, 420 - 430 London Road, Croydon, Surrey CR9 3 QR UNITED KINGDOM Phone: 0208-665-6350 PHILIPS KUNDECENTER Frederikskaj 6, 1780 København V...