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Video Cassette Recorder
VR220/55
VR420/55
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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 side, 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
Digital Studio Picture Control
LPT0559-001A
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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 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 POWER STILL/PAUSE COLOUR MODE VIDEO AUDIO 8 8 8 8 8 9 9 9 9 9 @ @ @ @ @ # # # # # $ $ $ $ $ % % % % % ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ 0 0 0 0 0 ! ! ! ! ! Rear panel...
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Page 3: Remote Control
: Changes the TV channels. 5 5 5 5 5 ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ; :, MENU (for PHILIPS TV only): Operates the TV menu. OK/STATUS - For PHILIPS TV : Displays the on- screen information. For other manufacturer's TV; functions as an ENTER button after pressing the number buttons while selecting channels. -
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
To change the setting of a menu item, press FF Press MENU to exit. Initial Set Up For the first time you turn on this VCR, some basic settings must be done first before going on to further operations. 1 Press POWER. - Page 6 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. Initial setup will not start in the following cases: • If there is a tape inserted.
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Page 7: Start Playback
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. Press PLAY To pause playback and view still picture, press STILL/ SLOW 0 (or STILL/PAUSE on the front panel). -
Page 8: Special Effect Playbacks
Recording When using this VCR, an index mark is always marked at the beginning of every recording. This index marks make it easier for you to search for the beginning of the recordings. See “Index Search” at page 9. - Page 9 , the 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.
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Page 10: Smart Picture
• Once the cassette is ejected after recording, the DSPC data is cancelled. The next time the cassette is used for recording, DSPC is re-performed. • When “DSPC’ is displayed, the VCR does not start One Touch Recording. • Since the DSPC system works before recording actually... -
Page 11: One Touch Recording (Otr)
2 Select the video channel (or AV mode). On VCR 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. Select Channel ∞ Press CH or Number buttons to select the channel to record. -
Page 12: Timer Recording
Finish Settings Press POWER 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 ∞... -
Page 13: Turbo Timer
5 Press FF . Each time you press the button, the setting changes. AUTO: Select this to allow the VCR to change the tape speed from SP to LP (or SLP) when there is not enough tape length remaining. MANUAL: Select this not to allow the VCR to change the tape speed. -
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 A c c e s s o r i e s s u p p l i e d ervice (continued) Correction • Aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the VCR. • Avoid all obstacles which may interfere with the signal path. • Inspect or replace the batteries.