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- Page 1 VRZ220/250 layout 4/8/99 10:11 PM Page 1 Video Cassette Recorder VRZ220AT VRZ250AT Owner’s Manual Important! Return your Warranty Registration Card within 10 days. See why inside.
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Page 3: Introduction 3
This VCR is equipped with a High Quality (HQ) system and is compatible with existing Video Home System (VHS) equipment. Philips Consumer Electronics Company recommends that you use only video cassette tapes that have been tested and inspected for use in two, four, six, and eight hour VCRs, and which are labeled with the mark. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
VRZ220/250 layout 4/8/99 10:11 PM Page 4 4 Table of Contents Setting Up Your VCR Introduction ............3 Table of Contents . -
Page 5: Before Using Your Vcr 5
VRZ220/250 layout 4/8/99 10:11 PM Removing the Plastic Cover from the Front Panel A thin, plastic cover may protect the front panel of your VCR. Before using the VCR, lift a corner of the plastic, then peel it off. Putting Batteries in the Remote Control Remove the battery compartment lid on the bottom of the remote control by sliding it in the direction of the arrow. -
Page 6: Hookups Without A Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System
VRZ220/250 layout 4/8/99 10:11 PM 6 Hookups Without a Cable Box / Direct Broadcast System The basic VCR/TV connection – antenna/cable to VCR to TV – is shown below. If you have a Cable Box or a Direct Broadcast System, please see pages eight-nine. If you have a Stereo TV, please see page 10. -
Page 7: Hookups Without A Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System
VRZ220/250 layout 4/8/99 10:11 PM Hookups Without a Cable Box / Direct Broadcast System (cont’d) 7 Connect the RF coaxial cable (supplied) to the OUT Jack on the back of the VCR and to the ANTENNA IN Jack on the TV. (You may use either a snap-on type (supplied) or screw-on type of coaxial cable, whichever you prefer.) Antenna or Cable... -
Page 8: Hookups With A Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System
VRZ220/250 layout 4/8/99 10:11 PM 8 Hookups With a Cable Box / Direct Broadcast System There are two ways to connect your Cable Box/DBS to the VCR. With this connection: You may view any channel. You must select channels at the Cable Box/DBS. Channels cannot be changed at the VCR. You may not view a channel other than the one you are recording. -
Page 9: Hookups With A Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System
VRZ220/250 layout 4/8/99 10:11 PM Hookups With a Cable Box / Direct Broadcast System (cont’d) 9 With this connection: You may watch one channel while recording another. You may not record scrambled channels. AUDIO VIDEO Cable Signal RF coaxial Connections Connect a Cable signal to the VCR’s ANT(enna) IN Jack. -
Page 10: Hookups With A Stereo Tv
VRZ220/250 layout 4/8/99 10:11 PM 10 Hookups With a Stereo TV VRZ250 VRZ220 Connect the antenna or cable to the ANT(enna) IN Jack on the back of the VCR. Connect a video cable (not supplied) to the yellow VIDEO OUT Jack on the back of the VCR. -
Page 11: Turning On Your Vcr 11
VRZ220/250 layout 4/8/99 10:11 PM Before turning on your VCR, make sure there are batteries in the remote control and the VCR and TV are connected correctly. You can not program channels if you are using a Cable Box or a Direct Broadcast System. -
Page 12: Automatic Channel Setup
VRZ220/250 layout 4/8/99 10:11 PM 12 Automatic Channel Setup Although your VCR may automatically memorize the channels you receive when you turn it on for the first time, this function lets you set up the channels again. Press the MENU button. SELECT op CHOOSE B PROGRAM VCR SET UP... - Page 13 VRZ220/250 layout 4/8/99 10:11 PM Adding/Deleting Channels Press the MENU button. Press the PLAY/o button or the STOP/p button to select TUNER SET UP, then press the F.FWD/B button. Press the PLAY/o button or the STOP/p button to select ADD/DELETE CH, then press the F.FWD/B button. SELECT op ADD/DELETE B DELETED DELETED...
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Page 14: Automatic Channel Setup
VRZ220/250 layout 4/8/99 10:11 PM 14 Automatic Channel Setup (cont’d) Reviewing Memorized Channels Press the MENU button. SELECT op CHOOSE B PROGRAM VCR SET UP TUNER SET UP SET CLOCK TO END PUSH EXIT Press the PLAY/o button or the STOP/p button to select TUNER SET UP, then press the F.FWD/B button. -
Page 15: Setting The Clock 15
VRZ220/250 layout 4/8/99 10:11 PM Follow the steps below to set your VCR’s clock. Make sure: The VCR is on and the VCR/TV light appears on the display panel. (If it does not, press the VCR/TV button once.) You make each entry within 60 seconds of the previous entry. Press the MENU button. -
Page 16: Daylight-Saving Time
VRZ220/250 layout 4/8/99 10:11 PM 16 Daylight-Saving Time You may program the VCR so its clock will automatically move forward one hour in April and turn back one hour in October. Daylight-Saving Time is set to ON when you receive your VCR. Turn Daylight-Saving Time ON or OFF by following the steps below. -
Page 17: Language Selection 17
VRZ220/250 layout 4/8/99 10:11 PM Follow the steps below to change the language of the on-screen displays. Press the MENU button. SELECT op CHOOSE B PROGRAM VCR SET UP TUNER SET UP SET CLOCK TO END PUSH EXIT Press the PLAY/o button or the STOP/p button to select VCR SET UP, then press the F.FWD/B button. -
Page 18: Remote Control Buttons
VRZ220/250 layout 4/8/99 10:11 PM 18 Remote Control Buttons Use to select channels and to program VCR functions To select, press 0, then the channel number you want. For example, to select channel 7, press 0, 7. To select, press the +100 button, then press the last two digits of the channel you want. - Page 19 VRZ220/250 layout 4/8/99 10:11 PM Use to select the signal that your TV receives. Use to watch a tape, to watch a program while recording it, or to watch a TV broadcast using the CHANNEL (K/L) or Number but- tons. If the VCR/TV light appears on the display panel of the VCR, Use to watch TV or to watch one program while recording another.
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Page 20: On-Screen Status Displays
VRZ220/250 layout 4/8/99 10:11 PM 20 On-Screen Status Displays A status display will appear when you press the STATUS/EXIT button or certain function buttons. The contents of the status dis- play will vary. To choose the status display mode, follow the steps below. -
Page 21: Vcr Display Panel 21
VRZ220/250 layout 4/8/99 10:11 PM Cassette Compartment Insert a video cassette tape here. VRZ250 (The 4-head Hi-Fi label will not appear on the VRZ220.) POWER VCR/TV POWER Light This light indicates that the power is on. VCR/TV Light This light appears when the VCR is in VCR position. -
Page 22: Front Panel
VRZ220/250 layout 4/8/99 10:11 PM 22 Front Panel Remote Sensor Receives a signal from your remote control so you can oper- ate your VCR from a distance. POWER Button Press to turn the VCR power on and off. VRZ250 POWER VCR/TV VCR/TV Button Press to select VCR or TV position. -
Page 23: Rear Panel 23
VRZ220/250 layout 4/8/99 10:11 PM AUDIO IN Jacks Connect cables coming from the AUDIO OUT Jacks of a camcorder, another VCR, or an audio source here. Details are on page 32. The VRZ250 is shown here. The VRZ220 has only one AUDIO IN Jack. AUDIO OUT Jacks Connect cables going to the AUDIO IN Jacks of a cam- corder, another VCR, or an audio source here. -
Page 24: Playing
VRZ220/250 layout 4/8/99 10:11 PM 24 Playing Read and follow the steps below to play a tape. Turn on the TV and set it to channel 3 or 4, whichever the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR is set to. Insert a tape in the VCR. -
Page 25: Recording 25
VRZ220/250 layout 4/8/99 10:11 PM Read and follow the steps below to record a television program. Turn on the TV and set it to channel 3 or 4, whichever the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR is set to. Insert a tape with its record tab intact in the VCR. -
Page 26: Recording One Channel/Watching Another
VRZ220/250 layout 4/8/99 10:11 PM 26 Recording One Channel/Watching Another Start a recording. (See page 25.) Press the VCR/TV button to put the VCR in TV position. The VCR/TV light will disappear from the VCR’s display panel. Use the TV remote control to select the channel you want to watch at the TV. -
Page 27: One-Touch Recording 27
VRZ220/250 layout 4/8/99 10:11 PM The One-Touch Recording feature allows you to set an immediate timed recording 30 minutes to eight hours long. Before you begin: Set up the channels at the VCR. Select a recording speed (SP, LP, SLP) with the SPEED button. Put a tape in the VCR. - Page 28 VRZ220/250 layout 4/8/99 10:11 PM 28 Timer Recording Follow the steps below to program your VCR to record TV pro- grams while you’re away from home. The VCR will turn itself on, record, and turn itself off automatically. Before you begin: Set up the channels at the VCR.
- Page 29 VRZ220/250 layout 4/8/99 10:11 PM Use the Number buttons (1 - 8) to select a slot in which to store the timer recording. There are eight slots. Open slots will flash on-screen. NOTE: If you enter a number for a slot that has already been used to store a timer recording, PREVIOUSLY SET PROGRAM will appear on- screen briefly.
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Page 30: Timer Recording
VRZ220/250 layout 4/8/99 10:11 PM 30 Timer Recording (cont’d) Press the Number 1 button to record in SP speed, the Number 2 button to record in LP speed, or the Number 3 button to record in SLP speed. (See the chart below.) You cannot use the SPEED button at this time. - Page 31 VRZ220/250 layout 4/8/99 10:11 PM Checking or Cancelling Timer Recordings With the VCR on and in VCR position (the VCR/TV light will appear on the display panel), press the MENU button. Press the PLAY/o button or the STOP/p button to select PROGRAM, then press the F.FWD/B button.
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Page 32: Rerecording (Tape Duplication)
VRZ220/250 layout 4/8/99 10:11 PM 32 Rerecording (Tape Duplication) The instructions on this page show you how to copy tapes. The illustration uses two VRZ250 VCRs. Different VCRs may operate differently. To duplicate a tape, make the connections shown, then follow steps 1 - 7. -
Page 33: Repeat Play 33
VRZ220/250 layout 4/8/99 10:11 PM Follow the steps below to make the VCR play a tape over and over. Press the MENU button. SELECT op CHOOSE B PROGRAM VCR SET UP TUNER SET UP SET CLOCK TO END PUSH EXIT Press the PLAY/o button or the STOP/p button to select VCR SET UP, then press the F.FWD/B button. -
Page 34: Time Search (Vrz250 Only)
VRZ220/250 layout 4/8/99 10:11 PM 34 Time Search (VRZ250 only) Follow the steps below to program the VCR to search forward or backward on a tape a specific length of time. There must be a tape in the VCR. Press the TIME SEARCH button. TIME SEARCH 0:00 ENTER SEARCH TIME... -
Page 35: Real-Time Counter Memory 35
VRZ220/250 layout 4/8/99 10:11 PM Follow the steps below to reset the real-time counter to zero at a tape location you want to refer to later. Play, fast forward, or rewind a tape to the location that you would like to refer to later. Press the STOP/p button to stop the tape. -
Page 36: Special Effects Playback
VRZ220/250 layout 4/8/99 10:11 PM 36 Special Effects Playback Forward and Reverse Searching (SP/LP/SLP) During tape playback, press and release the F.FWD/B button or the REWIND/{ button. A fast forward or reverse picture search will begin. To return to playback, press the PLAY/o button. Super High Speed Searching (LP/SLP) During tape playback, press the F.FWD/B button or the REWIND/{ button, then press again. -
Page 37: Automatic Operation Features 37
VRZ220/250 layout 4/8/99 10:11 PM The following playback features will always operate. Automatic Playback When you put a tape in the VCR, the power will come on auto- matically. If the tape’s record tab is missing, playback will begin. If a timer recording is set, the power will not come on automati- cally when you insert a tape with the record tab intact. -
Page 38: Multi-Channel Television Sound System (Vrz250 Only)
VRZ220/250 layout 4/8/99 10:12 PM 38 Multi-Channel Television Sound System (VRZ250 only) Your VCR can play recordings broadcast in Hi-Fi (high fidelity) stereo, which produces a crisp, clear sound from two sources. Your VCR also can play tapes recorded in a second audio (usually, that means your program is recorded in a second language). - Page 39 VRZ220/250 layout 4/8/99 10:12 PM Multi-Channel Television Sound System (VRZ250 only) (cont’d) 39 Press the MENU button. Press the PLAY/o button or the STOP/p button to select TUNER SET UP, then press the F.FWD/B button. SELECT op CHOOSE B CABLE TV AUTO PROGRAMMING ADD/DELETE CH CH MEMORY REVIEW...
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Page 40: Hi-Fi Stereo Sound System (Vrz250 Only)
VRZ220/250 layout 4/8/99 10:12 PM 40 Hi-Fi Stereo Sound System (VRZ250 only) Multi-Channel Television Sound system broadcasts are automati- cally recorded in Hi-Fi stereo sound. To play in Hi-Fi stereo the tapes recorded in Hi-Fi stereo, however, you’ll need to follow steps 1 - 9. - Page 41 VRZ220/250 layout 4/8/99 10:12 PM Hi-Fi Stereo Sound System (VRZ250 only) (cont’d) 41 Press the MENU button. Press the PLAY/o button or the STOP/p button to select TUNER SET UP, then press the F.FWD/B button. SELECT op CHOOSE B CABLE TV AUTO PROGRAMMING ADD/DELETE CH CH MEMORY REVIEW...
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Page 42: Helpful Hints
VRZ220/250 layout 4/8/99 10:12 PM 42 Helpful Hints If you are having problems with your product, check this list of problems and possible solutions before requesting service. You may be able to solve the problem yourself. If you need to call a customer service representative, please know the model number and serial number of your product before you call. -
Page 43: Helpful Hints
VRZ220/250 layout 4/8/99 10:12 PM TV programs cannot be watched normally. • Put the VCR in TV position. (Press the VCR/TV button so that the VCR/TV light disappears from the dis- play panel. For details see page 22.) • Check the connections between the VCR, TV, antenna/cable, and Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System (if applicable). -
Page 44: Glossary
VRZ220/250 layout 4/8/99 10:12 PM 44 Glossary AUDIO IN/OUT Jacks: jacks located on the back of the VCR which are used to record audio from another source (IN) or to send audio to another source (OUT). The VRZ220 has single AUDIO IN/OUT Jacks on the back of the VCR. -
Page 45: Specifications 45
VRZ220/250 layout 4/8/99 10:12 PM Page 45 Specifications 45 Video Heads Two heads (VRZ220) Four heads with Hi-Fi stereo (VRZ250) Video Signal EIA standards; NTSC color Antenna VHF/UHF – 75 ohm external antenna terminal VHF Output Signal Channel 03 or 04 (switchable) 75 ohms unbalanced Power Requirement 120V AC;... -
Page 46: Limited Warranty
Consumer Electronics Company. In countries where Philips Consumer Electronics Company does not dis- tribute the product, the local Philips service organiza- Philips Service Solutions Group, P.O. Box 555, Jefferson City, Tennessee 37760, Page 46 VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER tion will attempt to provide service (although there may be a delay if the appropriate spare parts and technical manual(s) are not readily available). -
Page 47: Index 47
VRZ220/250 layout 4/8/99 10:12 PM ac power cord...23 accessories ...48 ant(enna) in jack ...6-10, 23 audio in/out jacks...10, 23, 32, 44 automatic playback ...37 rewind, eject, off...37 batteries ...5 cassette compartment...21 ch3/ch4 switch ...6-9, 23 channel above 100...18 adding ...13 deleting ...13 reviewing ...14 setup...11-14... -
Page 48: Supplied Accessories
Two AA Batteries 4835 138 17012 RF Coaxial Cable, 75 ohm 4835 323 27011 If any of these items are not included, or if you need to replace an item, contact Philips Service Solutions Group at the address below. Philips Service Solutions Group P.O.