Page 1: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Introduction Dear Philips customer, Specifications Supplied accessories Important notes regarding operation Special functions of your new video recorder Connecting the video recorder Preparing the remote control for operation Connecting your video recorder to the TV set Connecting with a scart cable and 'Easy Link'...
Page 3: The Remote Control
Select: To select a function CHILD LOCK Child lock: To switch child lock on/off MONITOR TV monitor: To switch between TV reception and VCR playback Number buttons: 0 - 9 TURBO TIMER TurboTimer: To programme a recording with the function Turbo...
Page 4 Additional TV functions TV volume: TV volume up TV volume: TV volume down TV y TV sound off: To switch the sound on or off TV m Standby: To switch off the TV TV programme number: To select next programme number TV r TV programme number : To select previous programme number Front of the device...
Page 5: The Symbols On Your Video Recorder Display
The symbols on your video recorder display These symbols can light up on your video recorder display: This is where the current operating mode is shown as a symbol. When you have switched on the LP (Long Play) function or when you play a tape that has been recorded in LP (Long Play).
Page 7: Introduction
Dear Philips customer, Instruction manuals are usually very dry since they are technically-oriented and often poorly translated. I have been employed by Philips for this reason. Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Phil. I will be guiding you through the instruction manual and try to be of help in operating your new device.
Page 8: Specifications
Introduction Welcome to the large family of owners of PHILIPS VHS video recorders. Thank you for buying a VR870CC/L/P/07 . Please take the time to read this operating manual before using your video recorder. It contains important information and notes regarding operation.
Page 9: Important Notes Regarding Operation
Important notes regarding operation Danger: High voltage! Do not remove the top cover as there is a risk of an electrical shock! The video recorder does not contain any components that can be repaired by the customer. Please leave all maintenance work for qualified personnel. As soon as the video recorder is connected to the power supply, there are some components that are in constant operation.
Page 10: Special Functions Of Your New Video Recorder
Special functions of your new video recorder Your PHILIPS video recorder is not just for recording and playing back VHS cassettes. It also has a whole range of special functions which will make the day-to-day use of your new video recorder much easier.
Page 11 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. VR870CC/L/P/07 PROD. NO. Introduction...
Page 12: Connecting The Video Recorder
Connecting the video recorder 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 - described in the following section.
Page 13: Connecting With A Scart Cable And 'Easy Link
What is Easy Link? If your TV set is equipped with the following functions, e.g. Easy Link, NextView, Megalogic, Datalogic,… which are fully compatible with one another (TV set, video recorder, etc.), your video recorder can exchange information with your TV set. Please see your TV's operating instructions. 'Connecting with a scart cable without Easy Link' If your TV set is not equipped with 'Easy Link, NexTView, Megalogic, Datalogic,…' and you are using a scart cable.
Page 14 CLOCK YEAR è 2001 MONTH DATE TIME 20:00 SMART CLOCK ________________________________ EXITpMENU STOREpOK Connecting the video recorder My TV set has several scart sockets. Which one should I use? Please see the operating instructions of your TV set to find out which socket supports 'Easy Link'.
Page 15: Connecting With A Scart Cable Without 'Easy Link
Connecting with a scart cable without 'Easy Link' Have the following cables ready: an aerial cable (1, supplied), a mains cable (2, supplied), a scart cable (3). Remove the aerial cable plug from your TV set. Insert it into the socket 2 at the back of the video recorder.
Page 16: Connecting Without A Scart Cable
CONGRATULATIONS YOU NOW OWN A NEW PHILIPS VIDEO RECORDER CONTINUEpOK Connecting the video recorder a My screen is empty b Many TV sets are switched to the programme number for the scart socket by way of a control signal sent through the scart cable.
Page 17: Connecting Additional Devices
CONGRATULATIONS YOU NOW OWN A NEW PHILIPS VIDEO RECORDER CONTINUEpOK Select this programme number and manually start the TV's channel search as if you wanted to save a new TV channel until the 'test image' appears. a I do not see a 'test screen' b Check the cable connections.
Page 18: Installing Your Video Recording
Installing your video recording AUTO INSTALL SEARCHING 00 TV CHANNELS FOUND ƒƒƒƒƒƒƒ__________________ PLEASE WAIT... Installing your video recording Initial installation This chapter shows you how to start the initial installation. 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 19: Decoder Allocation
MANUAL SEARCH PROGRAMME NUMBER è P01 S-CHANNEL CHANNEL NUMBER DECODER NICAM ________________________________ EXITpMENU STOREpOK BBC1 Decoder allocation Some TV channels transmit encoded TV signals which can only be viewed with a commercially purchased or hired decoder without disturbances. You can connect such a decoder (descrambler) to this video recorder.
Page 20: Manual Tv Channel Search
MANUAL SEARCH PROGRAMME NUMBER è P01 S-CHANNEL CHANNEL NUMBER DECODER NICAM ________________________________ EXITpMENU STOREpOK Installing your video recording Manual TV channel search In some cases it could occur that all of the TV channels were not found and saved during the initial installation.
Page 21: Using The Satellite Receiver
a I don't know the channels for my TV stations b In this case, press in line 'CHANNEL NUMBER' 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 22: Sorting Tv Channels Automatically (Follow Tv)
MENU CLOCK AUTO INSTALL MANUAL SEARCH FOLLOW TV TV CHANNEL ALLOC. RECORD SPEED AUTO STANDBY VIDEOSYSTEM SPECIAL SETTINGS ________________________________ …EXITpMENU †HOTLINEpCL TV01 Installing your video recording Sorting TV channels automatically (Follow TV) When the automatic channel search function is activated, the TV channels are saved in a specific order.
Page 23 Confirm with OK on the video recorder remote control. The video recorder compares the TV channels on the TV set and the video recorder. If the video recorder finds the same TV channel as on the TV set, then it stores it at 'P01'. a 'NOTV' will appear in the display.
Page 24: Automatic Tv Channel Search (Autoinstall)
AUTO INSTALL SEARCHING 00 TV CHANNELS FOUND ƒƒƒƒƒƒƒ__________________ PLEASE WAIT... Installing your video recording Automatic TV channel search (Autoinstall) During installation, all available TV channels are searched for and saved. If the channel assignments of your cable or satellite TV provider change or if you are reinstalling the video recorder, e.g.
Page 25: Sorting And Clearing Tv Channels Manually
TV CHANNEL ALLOC. ALLOCATE ON TV CHANNEL è BBC1 ________________________________ ALLOCATEpOK EXITpMENU Sorting and clearing 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 allocated to the programme positions (programme numbers) of the video recorder.
Page 26: Setting The Time And Date
CLOCK YEAR è 2001 MONTH DATE TIME 20:00 SMART CLOCK ________________________________ EXITpMENU STOREpOK Installing your video recording a The main menu will appear on the screen b After you have confirmed the last channel that can be sorted, you will automatically return to the main menu since no more TV channels can be assigned.
Page 27: Important Notes For Operation
Important notes for operation Switching on Automatic switch off Time in the display Energy consumption Power outage/no power Emergency exit MENU CLOCK AUTO INSTALL MANUAL SEARCH FOLLOW TV TV CHANNEL ALLOC. RECORD SPEED AUTO STANDBY VIDEOSYSTEM SPECIAL SETTINGS ________________________________ …EXITpMENU †HOTLINEpCL You can switch on the video recorder with the STANDBY/ON m button, the number buttons 0-9 or by putting in a cassette.
Page 28: Playback
Playback 0:00: Playback Playing cassettes You can use this video recorder to play back recorded VHS video cassettes. You can operate the video recorder using the remote control or the buttons on the front of the video recorder. What does VHS mean? 'Video Home System' (VHS) has become the world-wide standard for the playback and recording of amateur video cassettes.
Page 29: Playing Back Ntsc Cassettes
Automatic switch off of special functions Many functions (e.g. pause, still picture, search) 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? For playback, the correct recording speed 'SP' will automatically be selected.
Page 30: Searching For A Tape Position With Picture (Scanning)
0:30: 0:00: Playback a The counter does not move b This occurs when there are no recordings on a portion of a tape. Therefore, the video recorder cannot receive any information from the tape. This is not a fault in your machine. a The display/the screen shows '-0:01:20' b If you rewind a cassette from the tape position '0:00:00', the counter will show for instance, '-0:01:20' (the cassette will be rewound to 1 minute...
Page 31: Searching For Tape Position Without Picture (Forward Wind And Rewind)
0:30: 0:30: Searching for tape position without picture (forward wind and rewind) Stop the tape with STOP h . Press H (reverse) or I (forward). This will, for example, appear in the display: To stop at a certain place on the tape, press STOP h . Instant View With this function you can switch to picture search during wind and rewind.
Page 32: Automatic Search For A Blank Space On The Tape
0:00: Playback Automatic search for a blank space on the tape You can search for space on the tape (at least 1 minute of blank tape) for a new recording, for example, after an existing recording on the tape. Press INDEX E . Then press STOP h . This will, for example, appear in the display: As soon as the video recorder finds the corresponding tape position, it automatically switches to pause.
Page 33: Eliminating Picture Interference
Eliminating picture interference Optimising tracking This video recorder has an automatic tracking function. In order for the video heads to optimally read the video track of the newly inserted video cassette, the tape speed is slightly corrected automatically. In some cases however, interference will still occur. The following section will explain how to manually adjust the tracking settings.
Page 34: Manual Recording
Manual recording BBC1 BBC1 Manual recording General information Use 'Manual Recording' to make a spontaneous recording (for example, a programme currently being shown). If you want to start and stop a recording manually, read the section 'Recording without automatic switch off'. If you want to start a recording manually but have it stopped automatically, read the section 'Recording with automatic switch off'.
Page 35: Recording With Automatic Switch-Off (Otr One-Touch-Recording)
Recording with automatic switch off (OTR One Touch Recording) Insert a cassette. Use P ;q or P =r to select the programme number you want to record. Press RECORD/OTR n on the remote control. Each time you press RECORD/OTR n you will add 30 minutes to the recording time.
Page 36: Selecting The Recording Speed (Sp Or Lp)
Manual recording Selecting the recording speed (SP or LP) 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. For playback, the correct recording speed will automatically be selected. Switch on the TV set.
Page 37: Automatic Controlled Recording From A Satellite Receiver
SPECIAL SETTINGS è ON CLOCK DISPLAY RECORD LINK REPEAT PLAY DIRECT RECORD ________________________________ EXITpMENU STOREpOK Automatic controlled recording from a satellite receiver (RECORD LINK) This function automatically starts recording on the switched-off video recorder when a video signal 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).
Page 38: Direct Record
Manual recording 'Direct Record' Can you record the right TV channel in seconds when the video recorder is switched off? No problem. If recording is started manually, the switched off video recorder uses the current TV channel setted on the TV set. 'Easy Link' is used to transfer the TV channel for video recorders that are switched on and off.
Page 39: Switching 'Direct Record' On Or Off
SPECIAL SETTINGS è ON CLOCK DISPLAY RECORD LINK REPEAT PLAY DIRECT RECORD ________________________________ EXITpMENU STOREpOK Switching 'Direct Record' on or off Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for the video recorder. Press MENU on the remote control. The main menu will appear. Select line 'SPECIAL SETTINGS' using P =r or P ;q and confirm with OK .
Page 40: Programming A Recording (Timer)
Programming a recording (TIMER) Programming a recording (TIMER) General information Use programming a recording (TIMER) to automatically start and stop a recording at a later date. The video recorder will switch to the right programme number and begin recording at the correct time.
Page 41 VIDEO PLUS+ PLUSCODE NUMBER REP. 53124---- èONCE ________________________________ REP.pSELECT STOREpOK TIMER LISTpTIMER TIMER DATE REP. PROG. START PDC END MO-FR 20:00 21:30 ________________________________ REP.pSELECT STOREpOK Selecting onetime/daily/weekly recordings SELECT Using , select from the following options: 'ONCE': Recording once 'MO-FR': Repeated daily recordings (Monday to Friday) 'WEEK.': Repeated weekly recordings (every week on the same day) Confirm with OK .
Page 42: Problems And Solutions For Programmed Recordings
PROBLEM The video recorder will not operate 'SWITCH TO STANDBY- TIMER RECORDING' flashes on the TV screen Cassette is ejected during recording Error message: 'NO CASSETTE' ' will flash in the video recorder display Cassette was ejected as soon as the button was pressed Error message: 'ALL TIMERS OCCUPIED'...
Page 43: Programming A Recording (Without Video Plus+)
TIMER DATE REP. PROG. START PDC END MO-FR 20:00 21:30 ________________________________ REP.pSELECT STOREpOK Programming a recording (without VIDEO Plus+) Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for the video recorder. Press TIMER k on the remote control twice . A free TIMER block will be highlighted.
Page 44: Problem Solving For Programmed Recordings
PROBLEM The video recorder does not react 'SWITCH TO STANDBY- TIMER RECORDING' flashes on the TV screen A cassette was automatically ejected during recording Error message: 'NO CASSETTE' ' ' will flash in the video recorder display The 'PROTECTED CASSETTE' error message appears briefly on the screen then the cassette is...
Page 45: Programming A Recording With 'Turbo Timer
BBC1 20:00 22:00 Programming a recording with 'TURBO TIMER' With this function, programming a recording that takes place within the next 24 hours, will be quick and easy. The following pre-set information will appear in the display when you programme a recording using 'TURBO TIMER'.
Page 46: Problems And Solutions For Programmed Recordings
PROBLEM The video recorder does not react ' will flash in the video recorder display Cassette is ejected during recording The 'PROT' error message appears briefly in the display then the cassette is ejected Error message: 'FULL' Programming a recording (TIMER) Problems and solutions for programmed recordings SOLUTION...
Page 47: How To Check, Change Or Delete A Programmed Recording (Timer)
How to check, change or delete a programmed recording (TIMER) Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for the video recorder. Press TIMER k on the remote control twice . Select the programmed recording (TIMER) you want to check, change or delete with P =r or P ;q .
Page 48: Other Functions
Other functions MENU CLOCK AUTO INSTALL MANUAL SEARCH FOLLOW TV TV CHANNEL ALLOC. RECORD SPEED AUTO STANDBY VIDEOSYSTEM SPECIAL SETTINGS ________________________________ …EXITpMENU †HOTLINEpCL Other functions Changing the video (colour) system If you play back recordings made on a different kind of tape, the automatic video (colour) system switch-over may lead to colour distortion.
Page 49: Child Lock
Child lock You can prevent unauthorised use of your video recorder with this function. When the child lock is active, the buttons on the front of the device are blocked (will not function). You can make programmed recordings while the child lock is on. With the video recorder switched on, press CHILD LOCK on the remote control for five seconds.
Page 50: Switch Off The Clock Display
SPECIAL SETTINGS è ON CLOCK DISPLAY RECORD LINK REPEAT PLAY DIRECT RECORD ________________________________ EXITpMENU STOREpOK SPECIAL SETTINGS è ON CLOCK DISPLAY RECORD LINK REPEAT PLAY DIRECT RECORD ________________________________ EXITpMENU STOREpOK Other functions In the line 'OSD', select the desired setting with P . Which settings can I choose? 'ON': Shows the OSD for a few seconds only.
Page 51: Switching The Remote Control Command
MENU CLOCK AUTO INSTALL MANUAL SEARCH FOLLOW TV TV CHANNEL ALLOC. RECORD SPEED AUTO STANDBY VIDEOSYSTEM SPECIAL SETTINGS ________________________________ …EXITpMENU †HOTLINEpCL Switching the remote control command If you use a second video recorder that reacts to the same remote control command (stop, play, record, etc.) as this video recorder, then you can change the remote control and this video recorder.
Page 52: Continuous Playback
SPECIAL SETTINGS è ON CLOCK DISPLAY RECORD LINK REPEAT PLAY DIRECT RECORD ________________________________ EXITpMENU STOREpOK Other functions Continuous playback This function can be used to play a cassette over and over again. When the end of the cassette is reached, the video recorder will rewind and start from the beginning again. This function is activated or deactivated as follows.
Page 53: Automatic Switch-Off
Automatic switch off 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 television receiver. Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for the video recorder.
Page 54: Using Your Video Recorder Remote Control With Your Tv Set
Other functions Using your video recorder remote control with your TV set With the enclosed multicode remote control you can control the main functions of your TV set. To do this, you must first enter a code number that corresponds to the make of your TV set. You will find a summary of all available remote control commands on the last page of this manual.
Page 55: Selecting The Sound Channel
Selecting the sound channel 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 transmissions. Press SELECT . This will show the current sound setting. What goes on behind the settings? 'STEREO': Left and right stereo (HIFI) sound tracks can be heard.
Page 56: Suppressing Interference
Suppressing interference OPTIMIZE MODULATOR OPTIMIZE FREQUENCY MODULATOR ________________________________ EXITpMENU STOREpOK Suppressing interference Optimising the modulator 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 several other TV channels will decreased.
Page 57: Switching The Modulator On / Off
OPTIMIZE MODULATOR OPTIMIZE FREQUENCY MODULATOR ________________________________ EXITpMENU STOREpOK Switching the modulator on / off If you cannot clear picture or sound interference despite optimisation, you can switch off the built-in modulator. Warning: this is only possible if you have connected the video recorder to the TV set with a scart cable.
Page 58: Before You Call An Engineer
Before you call an engineer PROBLEM Your video recorder does not respond to any button being pressed: Resetting devices to default factory settings Cassette is jammed in the video recorder: Remote control does not work: No picture when you play a cassette: Before you call an engineer If, contrary to expectation, you have any problems using this video recorder, it may be caused by the following reasons.
Page 59 PROBLEM Poor picture quality when you play a cassette: No recording possible: Programmed recording does not work: The wrong TV channel was decoded (entered) after you programmed a recording using Video Plus+ There is picture or sound interference on TV reception: SOLUTION Your TV set is not properly adjusted.
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Introduction

Connecting the Video Recorder

Installing Your Video Recording

Important Notes for Operation

Playback

Eliminating Picture Interference

Manual Recording

Programming a Recording (TIMER)

Other Functions

Suppressing Interference

Before You Call an Engineer

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