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Philips VR550/58 User Manual

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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!
"
Do not remove the top cover as there is
a risk of an electrical shock!
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do
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not expose this device to rain or moisture.
The video recorder does not contain any
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components that can be repaired by the
customer. Please leave all maintenance
work for qualified personnel.
As soon as the video recorder is connected
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to the power supply, there are some compo-
nents 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 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.).
Make sure that children do not place any
!
foreign objects within the openings or venti-
lation slots.
0VMN03924
HG474ED*****
These operating instructions have been
printed on non-polluting paper.
Deposit old batteries at the appropriate col-
lection 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
protect the environment.
This electronic device contains many mate-
rials that can be recycled. Please enquire
about the possibilities for recycling your old
device.
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.
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VR550/58
VR550/58
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  • Page 1 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: Specifications

    Specifications Voltage: 220-240V/50Hz Power consumption : max. 25W Power consumption (Standby): less than 3W Rewind time: 68-78 seconds (cassette E-180) Dimensions in cm (WxDxH): 36.0x22.6x9.2 1. Connecting the video recorder Preparing the remote control for operation The remote control and its batteries are packed separately in the original video recorder packag- ing.

  • Page 3: Connecting Without A Scart Cable

    If the connection was properly made and your TV was automatically switched to the programme number for the scart socket, you will see the following picture: PUSH MENU TO CONTINUE Then, read the section 'Preparation for use' in the chapter 'Installing your video recorder'. My screen is empty •...

  • Page 4: Installing Your Video Recorder

    2. Installing your video recorder Preparation for use This chapter shows you how to prepare the video recorder for 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 5: Manual Tv Channel Search

    Manual TV channel search In some cases it can occur that all of the TV channels are not found and saved during the first installation. In this case, the missing or coded TV channels must be searched for and stored man- ually.

  • Page 6: Sorting Tv Channels Manually

    'NO TV SIGNAL' appears in the TV screen. The video recorder is not receiving a video sig- nal from the TV. Check the plug on the scart cable. Check your TV’s operating instructions to see which scart socket is used for video signals. If this does not help, it’s not possible to use this function.

  • Page 7: Setting The Language

    Setting the language You can change the language for the TV screen menu. However, the video recorder display will only display English text regardless of this set- ting. Switch on the TV. If required, select the pro- gramme number for the video recorder. Press .

  • Page 8: Playing Back Cassettes

    'PLAY' will PLAY B-K appear on the display. 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.

  • Page 9: Manual Recording

    Searc hing for tape position without picture (forward wind and rewi nd) Stop the tape with STOP C-L Press (reverse) or REW0- s (forward). 'Fr' or 'FF' will appear on the dis- play for 5 seconds, and then, the remaining tape time will appear.

  • Page 10: Selecting The Recording Speed (Sp Or Lp)

    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). Switch on the TV. If required, select the programme number for the video recorder. Press .

  • Page 11: Programming A Recording (Timer)

    5. 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 12: How To Change A Programmed Recording (Timer)

    Press TURBO TIMER 'Pro' will briefly appear in the video recorder display. After 2 seconds, default program number will appear in the display. Set the desired program num- ber using PLAY B-K STOP C-L Press TURBO TIMER The program number you have just set will be displayed.

  • Page 13: Other Functions

    6. Other Functions Changing the video (colour) system If you playback recordings made on other video recorders or you want to record from external sources (via the scart socket), the automatic video (colour) system switch-over may lead to colour distortion. You can switch off the automatic TV system switch-over as follows.

  • Page 14: Selecting The Sound Channel

    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 tele- vision receiver. Switch on the TV. If required, select the pro- gramme number for the video recorder.

  • Page 15: Before You Call An Engineer

    7. 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...

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