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Philips VR900/07 Operating Manual

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS HOW TO CONNECT YOUR VIDEO RECORDER How to connect your video recorder to the TV set Connecting with a scart cable without ’Easy Link/NexTView’ ........Connecting without a scart cable Connecting a decoder or other equipment INSTALLING YOUR VIDEO RECORDER...
  • Page 2 Button illumination To switch the button LIGHT illumination on the remote control on TV monitor : To switch between TV reception MONITOR and VCR playback STANDBY m Switch off : To switch off set, interrupt menu function, interrupt a programmed recording (TIMER)
  • Page 3 & Front of the set STANDBY m Standby : To switch off, interrupt a function, interrupt a programmed recording (TIMER) MANUAL Manual sound control : To switch between automatic sound control and manual sound control PROGRAMME A Programme number up: To select the next programme number PROGRAMME B Programme number down: To select the previous programme number RECORD n Record: To record the programme selected...

  • Page 4: Technical Information

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PHILIPS VR900/07 Congratulations! You now own one of the most sophisticated and simple-to-use video recorders (VCR) on the market. With this VCR you can record and play VHS-standard cassettes. Please take the time to read this operating manual before using your video recorder.
  • Page 5 Simple programming system for video recorders. Makes programming as easy as making a telephone call. Simply enter the programme code which you will find in your listings magazine. The precision tape drive from Philips with short rewind times and automatic tape length recognition.

  • Page 6: How To Connect Your Video Recorder

    HOW TO CONNECT YOUR VIDEO RECORDER Important for the United Kingdom This machine is fitted with an approved moulded 13 Amp plug. To change a fuse in this type of plug, please follow these instructions. Take off the fuse cover and take out the fuse. Put in a new fuse which should be a BS1362 3A, A.S.T.A.

  • Page 7: Connecting With A Scart Cable Without 'Easy

    If your TV set automatically switches to programme number e.g.: ’EXT’, ’0’, or ’AV’, this text will appear on the TV screen: CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR NEW PHILIPS VIDEORECORDER TO CONTINUE PRESS OK D If your TV set does not switch to programme number e.g.: ’EXT’, ’0’, or ’AV’...

  • Page 8: Connecting Without A Scart Cable

    Tune the TV set until this picture appears. D The video recorder will now be sending a welcoming text on channel 35 or 583MHz. CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR NEW PHILIPS VIDEORECORDER TO CONTINUE PRESS OK When the TV has been tuned read the paragraph ’Initial installation’...

  • Page 9: Installing Your Video Recorder

    INSTALLING YOUR VIDEO RECORDER Initial installation Open up the battery compartment of your remote control and place the batteries in it as shown in the picture. Close the battery compartment. Confirm the picture on the TV screen with the on the remote control. If you have connected the aerial to the video recorder, press the button.

  • Page 10: Manual Tv Channel Search

    Manual TV channel search In certain cases the ’Automatic TV channel search’ may not be able to find all of the TV channels (e.g. coded TV channels). In that case, use this manual method to set the channels. D With ’Connecting with scart cable and ’Easy Link/NexTView’...

  • Page 11: Special Installation Functions

    Special installation functions You can select one of the following installation functions in order to adapt the video recorder to your own specific requirements. Automatic TV Channel Allocation (FOLLOW TV) With this function the video recorder maintains the same channel sequence as on the TV set, in case you connected your videorecorder to a TV set without scart cable.

  • Page 12: Automatic Tv Channel Search (Autoinstall)

    Automatic TV channel search (Autoinstall) The video recorder will search for all TV channels. It stores TV channels found in the following sequence: BBC 1, BBC 2, ITV, CH 4, CH 5, SKY, others. D If you want to start the automatic TV channel search again, then follow the instructions below.

  • Page 13: Setting The Time And Date

    Setting the time and date If a TV channel which transmits TXT/PDC is stored under programme number ’P01’, time and date will automatically be taken from the TXT/PDC information. If the time in the video recorder display is not correct or if ’--:--’...

  • Page 14: Important Notes For Operation

    IMPORTANT NOTES FOR OPERATION General information D You can switch on with the buttons or by putting in a cassette. D If you do not use the video recorder for a few minutes, it will switch to standby automatically. Please read the section ’Automatic switch-off’ in chapter ’ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS’.

  • Page 15: Summary Of User Guide

    PRESS MENU RECORDING FUNCTIONS MAIN MENU SPECIAL SETTINGS TV SYSTEM AUTO CHILD LOCK OSD MODE AUTO. 16:9 WIDE SCREEN VCR 1 OR 2 VCR 1 REPEAT PLAY AUTO STANDBY DEMO ________________________________ TO EXIT PRESS MENU ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS MAIN MENU INSTALLATION AUTOM.

  • Page 16: The Tape Manager (Tm)

    THE TAPE MANAGER (TM) With the tape manager (TM) you have a complete overview of all recordings made with this video recorder. Moreover, with the tape manager (TM) you have fast and simple access to every recording made with this video recorder.

  • Page 17: Searching For A Title

    Searching for a title You can easily search for the title of a recording stored in the Tape Manager. When the video recorder finds the title, playback will start automatically at the beginning of the recording searched for. Press the button on the remote control.

  • Page 18: Searching For A Blank Part Of The Tape

    Searching for a blank part of the tape To make a recording, you can search for a blank part of the tape (at least 1 minute of blank tape), for example, after an existing recording on the tape. This only works with cassettes with cassettes which have been stored in the Tape Manager.

  • Page 19: Copying The Tape Manager Memory

    D The cassette will now be removed from the Tape Manager. Copying the Tape Manager memory If you cannot or do not want to use your video recorder (VCR A) any more, you can transfer the Tape Manager memory to another video recorder (VCR B).

  • Page 20: Playback Functions

    PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS Playing a cassette Put a cassette into the cassette slot. ’ the display. D The cassette is being checked. Wait until the search symbol in the display has gone out. You can find more information on the Tape Manager in the chapter ’The Tape Manager (TM)’.

  • Page 21: The Jog/Shuttle Functions

    The JOG/SHUTTLE functions You will find a large rotary knob (Shuttle) recorder and on the remote control. Switch the function on with the STILL/JOG ON R on the remote control or the STILL R video recorder. You will see a still picture. You can select the next single frame forwards or backwards with the jog button on the remote control or the video recorder.

  • Page 22: Picture Interference

    Picture interference If the picture quality is poor when you play a cassette, please follow these instructions. Tracking during playback During playback, press the MENU Select the line ’PLAY FUNCTIONS’ with the button and confirm with the Select the line ’MANUAL TRACKING’ with the button.

  • Page 23: Manual Recording

    MANUAL RECORDING Use ’Manual Recording’ to make a spontaneous recording (for example, a programme currently being shown). E If you want to start and stop a recording manually, read the section: ’Recording without automatic switch-off’. E If you want to start a recording manually but have it stopped automatically, read the section: ’Recording with automatic switch-off’.

  • Page 24: Selecting The Recording Speed (Sp Or Lp)

    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. Switch on the TV set and, if required, select the programme number for the video recorder.

  • Page 25: Switching On 'Direct Record

    Switching on ’Direct Record’ When this function is switched on, the video recorder will automatically record the programme selected on the television by means of a scart cable. D The video recorder must be switched off . D With ’Connecting with scart cable and ’Easy Link/NexTView’, the video recorder will also take the programme number from the TV set automatically with the video recorder switched on.

  • Page 26: Programmed Recording (Timer)

    PROGRAMMED RECORDING (TIMER) Use programmed recording to automatically start and stop a recording at a later date. To make a programmed recording, your video recorder needs to know: * the date you want to make the recording; * the programme number for the TV channel you want to record;...

  • Page 27: Programming A Recording (Without 'Video Plus+')

    D Use the button to switch ’VPS/PDC’ on or off SELECT in ’START’. D Use the button to select the recording SELECT speed ’SP’ or ’LP’ in ’END’. Confirm with the button when the information is correct. D The programming information has been stored in a TIMER block.

  • Page 28: How To Check Or Change A Programmed Recording (Timer)

    D While a programmed recording is being made, you cannot operate your video recorder manually. If you want to cancel the programmed recording, press the button. STANDBY m D If the video recorder is switched on a few minutes before a programmed recording is supposed to begin, ’SWITCH TO STANDBY - TIMER RECORDING’...

  • Page 29: Additional Functions

    MAIN MENU SPECIAL SETTINGS TV SYSTEM AUTO CHILD LOCK OSD MODE AUTO. 16:9 WIDE SCREEN VCR 1 OR 2 VCR 1 REPEAT PLAY AUTO STANDBY DEMO ________________________________ TO EXIT PRESS MENU In the line ’TV SYSTEM’ select the required TV system with the button.

  • Page 30: Switching The 'On-Screen Display' (Osd) On Or Off

    Select the line ’SPECIAL SETTINGS’ with the button and confirm with the MAIN MENU SPECIAL SETTINGS TV SYSTEM CHILD LOCK OSD MODE 16:9 WIDE SCREEN VCR 1 OR 2 REPEAT PLAY AUTO STANDBY DEMO ________________________________ TO EXIT PRESS Select the line ’OSD MODE’ with the Select one of the options indicated with the button.

  • Page 31: Switching The Remote Control Command

    On the remote control, press the SELECT digit button at the same time to switch the remote control to ’VCR 2’. D If you want to switch back to ’VCR 1, press the button and the digit button SELECT time. Confirm with the button.

  • Page 32: Automatic Switch-Off (Tuner Mode)

    Automatic switch-off (tuner mode) If you do not use 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 (tuner). Switch on the TV set and select the programme number for the video recorder.

  • Page 33: Reducing Picture Disturbance ('Optimizing The Modulator')

    You should only do this if you have connected the video recorder to the TV set with a scart cable. ’Connecting VCR without scart cable’ is not possible when the modulator is switched off. D With the function ’Easy Link/NexTView’ the modulator will be switched off automatically.

  • Page 34: Using Your Video Recorder Remote Control With Your Tv Set

    Using your video recorder remote control with your TV set Your video recorder remote control can transmit several commands to TV sets of different makes. By using the TV buttons on the panel in the middle of the control, you can: the TV volume up the TV volume down TV y...

  • Page 35: Audio Dubbing

    Audio dubbing This function enables you to replace (dub) the sound track of an existing recording with another sound track. To do this, connect an audio source (e.g.: a CD-player) to one of the input sockets (for example, ). You can also connect a L AUDIO R microphone to the socket (programme number ’MIC’).

  • Page 36: Synchronous Editing (Synchro-Edit)

    Synchronous editing (synchro-edit) You can synchronously copy between this video recorder and an appropriately equiped camera recorder. Both units are started at the same time with the help of a synchronous impulse and an adjustable start delay (=preroll time). Connecting the video recorder and the camera recorder.

  • Page 37: Variant 1, The Video Recorder Is To Control The Camera Recorder

    Variant 1, the video recorder is to control the camera recorder Start copying with the RECORD/OTR n recorder. The camera recorder starts ’PLAYBACK’ and at the same time the video recorder starts ’RECORDING’. Stop copying with the button on the video recorder. End copying with the button.

  • Page 38: Before You Call An Engineer

    Before you call an engineer If, contrary to expectation, you have any problems using this video recorder, it may be caused by one of the reasons mentioned below. You can also call the customer service centre in your country. You will find the phone number in the enclosed guarantee leaflet.

  • Page 39: 10. Glossary

    10. GLOSSARY Technical terms used Current tape position : The part of the tape currently being played. External source : A device connected via a socket (for example, scart socket) which is transmitting audio/video signals to the video recorder. Index marking : A marking which is automatically made on the tape at the beginning of every recording.
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