Philips VR 655 Instructions For Use Manual

Philips video cassette recorder instructions for use

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Video Cassette Recorder
VR407/55
VR607/55
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ongratulations on purchasing your new VCR. Spare a few moments to read this instruction
manual to get better results, and to avoid any costly mistakes.
WARNING : DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDE
WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE
The POWER button does not completely shut off the mains power from the unit, but
switches operating current on or off only.
The rating plate is on the rear of the unit.
When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides
to allow for ventilation (10 cm or more on both sides, on top and at the rear.)
When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws
governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.
Failure to heed the following precautions may result in damage to the VCR, remote control or video
cassette.
1. DO NOT place the VCR . . .
... in an environment prone to extreme temperatures or humidity.
... in direct sunlight.
... in a dusty environment.
... in an environment where strong magnetic fields are generated.
... on a surface that is unstable or subject to vibration.
2. DO NOT block the VCR's ventilation openings or holes.
(If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able
to get out.)
3. DO NOT place heavy objects on the VCR or remote control.
4. DO NOT place anything which might spill on top of the VCR or remote control.
(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)
5. DO NOT expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing.
6. DO NOT use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water. Also DO NOT place any containers
filled with water or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases, potted plants, cups, etc.) on
top of this unit.
7. DO NOT place any naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus.
8. AVOID violent shocks to the VCR during transport.
SmartPicture
Child Lock
Automatic Operations
Index Search
THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Instructions for use
One Touch Recording
On Screen Display
Timer Recording
PAL
LPT0580-001A

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  • Page 1 When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly. Failure to heed the following precautions may result in damage to the VCR, remote control or video cassette.
  • Page 2 escription of Front panel POWER POWER CASS TIMER Rear panel Note: VR407/55 has single AUDIO IN/OUT jack. Display Window POWER CASS TIMER On- Screen Display PLAY AUTO B-----+-----+-----+-----+-----+-----E AUTO HIFI REMAIN 2:30 INDEX - 1 0:00:00 ontrols PLAY STOP/EJECT ANT.IN AUDIO RF OUT VIDEO...
  • Page 3: Remote Control

    S.SEARCH STILL/SLOW AUDIO Buttons can be used to operate some of PHILIPS TVs. Button used to go back to the previously selected channel on TV. To insert the batteries: Install two AA batteries R6 (SUM-3)/AA - matching the polarity indicated inside the battery compartment.
  • Page 4: Vcr To Tv Connection Using Rf Cable

    VCR to TV Connection Using AUDIO/VIDEO Cable If your TV has audio/video connectors, complete the connection below to get better pictures and sounds when playing back a tape. To watch a picture from this VCR on the TV, select the AV mode on the TV. Note;...
  • Page 5: Setting The Video Channel

    This VCR is designed to send picture and sound signal on UHF channel E36 (between E28 to E60) to the TV, through the RF coaxial cable. 1 Make sure the VCR is turned off and no cassette is inserted. 2 Press STOP/EJECT more than 5 seconds.
  • Page 6 You have now completed the initial setting. If you stop the Inital Set Up procedure while it is proceeding: The VCR enters the Initial Set Up mode again the to set the year. Each next time you turn on the VCR.
  • Page 7: Manual Channel Setting

    Press OK/STATUS twice so that the frequency indication flashes. Press PLAY fine-tune the station until you get the best possible picture, then press OK/STATUS. VCR SET UP 4.4: TO CHANGE THE TV SYSTEM: TUNER SET UP INITIAL SET UP This is necessary if no sound comes out on the channel.
  • Page 8 Insert a cassette. The VCR turns on. • If the record tab on a cassette is removed, playback will start automatically. • If a cassette is already in the VCR, turn on the VCR. Start Playback Press PLAY. To pause playback and view still picture, press STILL/SLOW.
  • Page 9: Special Effect Playbacks

    (without pressing VCR CH ), this indicates that your video heads are dirty. Index Search You can locate an index marked at the beginning of each recording on a tape recorded on this VCR (or ¢ an indexed tape). Press...
  • Page 10 VCR automatically turns on, ejects the tape, then turns off. Auto playback When a tape is inserted, the VCR turns on. If the record tab is removed, playback begins. Auto rewind When a tape reaches its end during playback or fast forwarding, the VCR rewinds the tape and stops.
  • Page 11: Selecting Monitor Sound

    1 Turn on the TV. 2 Select the video channel (or AV mode). Insert a cassette with the record tab in place. The VCR turns on. • If a cassette is already in the VCR, turn on the VCR. Press CH HiFi right channel to record.
  • Page 12: Timer Recording

    Using On-Screen Display You can display the VCR operating status on the TV screen. Select VCR Set Up Mode 1 Press VCR. 2 Press MENU. ∞ 3 Press PLAY or STOP to select “VCR SET UP” then press OK/STATUS. Select On-Screen Mode ∞...
  • Page 13 Press f VCR (or POWER on the front panel) to turn off the VCR. The VCR must be turned off for a timer recording to take place. If you forget to turn off the VCR, PLEASE TURN OFF VCR FOR TIMER RECORDING flashes on your TV screen two minutes before a timer recording starts.
  • Page 14: Tape Duplication

    “MON”) will be shown instead of the start date. Note: • Even if a power failure occurs, the VCR keeps your timer programs. However, the clock time and other menu settings are lost if it lasts for more than 3 minutes.
  • Page 15 • Make sure that the record tab on the back of the cassette is not removed. • Set the timer on-time and timer off-time correctly. • Make sure that the VCR is turned off after setting is made. • Timer recording may not be performed or stopped if a power interruption occurs before or during timer recording.
  • Page 16 pecifications G e n e r a l G e n e r a l G e n e r a l Mains voltage Mains frequency Power consumption Ambient temperature Relative humidity Dimensions (WxHxD) Mass Position for use Video output channel Possible number of TV channel Number of pre-programmable memory blocks Number of days in advance...

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