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Philips VR210/55 User Manual

Philips VR210/55 User Manual

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ABLE OF
Safety Precautions
WARNING: DANGEROUS
VOLTAGE INSIDE
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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.

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Description of Controls ......................................................................................... 3
Front Panel ..................................................................................................
Remote Control ...........................................................................................
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Display Window ..........................................................................................
Getting Connected Up ........................................................................................... 7
Setting Up ............................................................................................................... 8
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Basic Operations .................................................................................................. 12
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Automatic Operations ...............................................................................
Advanced Operations .......................................................................................... 13
Index Search ..............................................................................................
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Operating TV ....................................................................................................... 19
Before Requesting Service .................................................................................. 20
Specifications ........................................................................................................ 21
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WARNING
Any unauthorized changes or
modifications to this equipment void
the user's authority to operate it.
Introduction
Congratulations on purchasing your
new VCR.
You can't wait to get it working, but
before you do, spare a few moments to
read this brief introduction to the world
of video recording. It may repay you
handsomely in terms of improved
results, and avoiding of costly mis-
takes.
Positioning
Do not place the VCR directly on top
of, or underneath, your TV set. Ensure
that there is at least 20 cm between the
VCR and the TV set, and that air can
circulate freely through the ventilation
openings of the VCR.
IMPORTANT
Audio-Visual material may consist of
copyrighted works which must not be
recorded without the authority of the
owner of the copyright.
Please refer to relevant laws in your
country.
PAL
NTSC

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    ABLE OF Safety Precautions WARNING: DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDE WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. The POWER button does not completely shut off the mains power from the • unit, but switches operating current on or off only. •...

  • Page 2: Description Of Controls

    ESCRIPTION OF Front Panel POWER STILL/PAUSE COLOUR MODE VIDEO AUDIO Flip to open. VIDEO AUDIO 1 POWER button • Turns the VCR on or off. • Sets the VCR for an unattended recording (timer recording) after timer settings are completed. ( P.16) 2 Cassette Compartment Where a video cassette is inserted.

  • Page 3: Remote Control

    TV to select your target component. • After pressing VCR: – Starts normal playback. ( P.12) – Moves up the cursor when using the menus. ( P.9) • For some PHILIPS TV only: After pressing TV, operates the TV’s menus. (Rewind) / button Before using this button, press VCR or TV to select your target component.

  • Page 4: On-Screen Display

    • For some PHILIPS TV only: After pressing TV, operates the TV’s menus. 21 OK/STATUS button Before using this button, press VCR or TV to select your target component. • After pressing VCR: – Goes to the next item on the VCR menus.

  • Page 5: Rear Panel

    ESCRIPTION OF Rear Panel 1 AC (alternating current) power cord Connect the AC power cord to an AC outlet. 2 AUDIO IN (input) jacks For connecting to the audio output jacks on another VCR. ( P18) Display Window SP SLP 1 Operation mode/D.

  • Page 6: Getting Connected Up

    ETTING ONNECTED VCR to TV Connection 1 Disconnect the antenna or Cable from the TV and the AC Connection power cord of the TV from the AC outlet. 2 Connect the antenna or Cable to the VCR. Diagram 3 Connect the VCR to the TV using the RF coaxial cable. 4 Plug the AC power cords of the VCR and TV into the AC out- lets.

  • Page 7: Setting Up

    ETTING Setting the Video Channel This VCR is designed to send picture and sound signal on UHF channel E36 to the TV, through the RF coaxial cable. If you want to change this video channel (E36) to another channel (between E28 to E60), follow the procedure below before turning on the VCR for the first time.

  • Page 8: Menu Operations

    Operations hereafter are described using the buttons on the remote control unless mentioned otherwise. The buttons on the front panel having the same (or nearly same) name or same (or nearly same) mark function exactly the same as those on the remote control.
  • Page 9 ETTING When the auto programming is completed The following message appears on the TV, and the lowest channel will be tuned in. AUTO CH.SET COMPLETED Now you have finished the initial set up procedure. If you stop the initial setup procedure while it is proceeding: The VCR enters the initial setup mode again the next time you turn on the VCR.

  • Page 10: Manual Channel Setting

    If no sound comes out You need to change the TV system for this particular channel. EX. Change the TV system for channel 3 1 Press VCR. 2 Press MENU. ∞ 3 Press PLAY or STOP to select “TUNER SET UP” then press OK/STATUS.

  • Page 11: Basic Operations

    ASIS PERATIONS Playback Make sure... • Your VCR, TV and antenna are connected correctly. • The remote control operation mode is set correctly for operating your target component. – Press VCR to operate the VCR. – Press TV to operate the TV. •...

  • Page 12: Advanced Operations

    DVANCED Special Effect Playbacks Are you familiar with tape playback? If so, you are ready to enjoy the special effect playback features described below. To skip playback for a certain period Press SKIP SEARCH during playback to search forward for 30 seconds by the time counter reading.

  • Page 13: One Touch Recording (Otr)

    DVANCED One Touch Recording (OTR) The OTR function lets you quickly specify how long you want a recording to continue. You do not have to programme the timer. Make sure... • The record tab on the cassette is not removed. ( P.12) •...

  • Page 14: Dspc

    DSPC The DSPC (Digital Studio Picture Control) system checks the condition of the tape in use during recording and playback, and compensates to provide the highest possible recording and playback pictures. The default setting is “ON”. Select VCR Set Up Mode 1 Press VCR.

  • Page 15: Turbo Timer

    DVANCED Select Start Time Press START + or – ONE TIME PROGRAM PROGRAM CHANNEL+/– (Number button 1 or 4). START +/– 20 : 00 STOP +/– – –:– – • Each time you press REC SPEED SP DATE +/– – –/– –/– – the button, the set DAILY: 8 WEEKLY: 9...
  • Page 16 To check, edit or erase the programmes 1 Turn on the VCR PR CH START STOP DATE 12 08:00 10:00 15/06 and TV. 10 10:00 10:45 45 03:00 03:15 D15/10 2 Press VCR. 25 11:30 13:00 DAILY 20 20:00 21:00 W18/10 3 Press TIMER.

  • Page 17: Tape Duplication

    Tape Duplication Connection 1 Connect the recording VCR (this VCR) and the playing VCR. Diagram 2 Connect the recording VCR (this VCR) to the TV. Playing VCR ANT.IN AUDIO VIDEO RF OUT Dubbing from any VHS VCR (or video camera) to another is simple. Explanations on this page uses this VCR as the recording VCR.

  • Page 18: Operating Tv

    Note: Though this remote control can operate most of the PHILIPS TVs as well as many other manufacturers’, some of the TVs will not operate or some functions available on the TVs will not work with this remote control.

  • Page 19: Before Requesting Service

    EFORE Check the following points once again if you are having some difficulties with your VCR. IMPORTANT Periodic maintenance is required in order to maintain the VCR’s continuous excellent performance. After a period of time the video heads will require replacement. If cleaning or replacement of the video heads is required, this service should be performed at an authorized video system service center.

  • Page 20: Specifications

    EFORE Remote Control The remote control cannot work. Miscellaneous A cassette cannot be inserted. The cassette does not eject. The cassette ejects when you press REC/OTR, or when you press POWER to set timer recording. PECIFICATIONS Possible number of TV channel Number of pre-programmable memory blocks Number of days in advance Accessories supplied...

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