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Tape Manager

Functions
Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.
TAPE MANAGER
MENU
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TAPE MANAGER
This function is useful when you wish to quickly find out what
programmes you have recorded on a tape with this recorder.
This function allows you to select a programme to watch, and
then automatically searches for the start of the programme.
LOAD A RECORDED
CASSETTE
1
Insert a recorded cassette.
While "– – – –" is blinking on the front display panel,
the tape will run for a few seconds to search for the
tape number.
ACCESS TITLE SCREEN
2
Press TAPE MANAGER.
After pressing TAPE MANAGER, it may take a few
seconds to access the title screen while the recorder
searches for the programme information.
CHOOSE A PROGRAMME
3
Press % fi (or 5∞) to
move the highlight bar
(pointer) to the
programme you want to
watch.
START PLAYBACK
4
Press OK. Playback begins automatically after the
selected programme is located.
#
If you press
instead of OK, the editing screen will
appear. You can edit the programme title and
category (
pg. 41).
To start recording on the
blank portion of a tape
If you do not record programs consecutively, two tape
numbers will be recorded on one tape and the recorder
will not be able to search for the correct programme. To
continue recording on the blank portion of a tape, follow
the procedure described below:
Press %fi, and select a "BLANK" item on the program
1
title screen.
2
Press OK. The recorder automatically searches for a
blank portion on the tape.
3
After confirming that this is the tape on which you
really wish to record, begin recording.
TAPE MANAGER
] 0013 FOOTBALL '98
BLANK
1:25 (LS3)
22 : 00 26.02.99
BBC1
20 : 00 27.02.99
BBC2
BLANK 0 : 30 (LS3)
21 : 00 28.02.99
I-1
22 : 15 28.02.99
PR.07
21 : 00=22 : 30
1 : 30 (STD)
WORLD CUP '98
/SPORTS
[5∞] =
3
[
] : EDIT
[TAPE MANAGER] : EXIT
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  • Page 1: Tape Manager

    TAPE MANAGER This function is useful when you wish to quickly find out what Tape Manager programmes you have recorded on a tape with this recorder. This function allows you to select a programme to watch, and then automatically searches for the start of the programme. Functions LOAD A RECORDED CASSETTE...

  • Page 2: Check Memory

    Checking Memory Turn Off Tape Manager You can check the amount of recorded information in the If you don't want to record information on the programmes, set memory. "TAPE MANAGER" to "OFF". ACCESS MAIN MENU Perform steps 1 to 2 of "Checking Memory" in the left column before continuing.

  • Page 3: Title Editing

    TAPE MANAGER (cont.) Edit Tape Title Title Editing ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN When you record a TV programme with this recorder, the Press MENU. recorder automatically records the recording start time, date, and channel in each programme title. If the tape is recorded for the first time, the tape number and the date and time are recorded in the tape title.
  • Page 4 Edit Programme Title And ENTER CHARACTER Category Press NUMBER keys to enter characters, then press OK. For details, refer to "Entering Character" below. Perform steps 1 to 4 of "Edit Tape Title" on page 40 before continuing. RETURN TO NORMAL SELECT PROGRAMME SCREEN Press % fi...

  • Page 5: Delete Tape Data

    TAPE MANAGER (cont.) Delete Tape Data Perform steps 1 to 4 of "Edit Tape Title" on page 40 before continuing. SELECT TAPE TITLE Press % fi to move the ] 0114 18.03.99 - 1/ 3 highlight bar (pointer) to 20:00 27.02.99 BBC2 22:00 26.02.99 BBC1 the tape number you want 21:00 28.02.99 I-1...

  • Page 6: Select Programme

    Delete Programme Data Perform steps 1 to 4 of "Edit Tape Title" on page 40 before continuing. SELECT PROGRAMME Press % fi to move the ] 0114 18.03.99 - 1/ 3 highlight bar (pointer) to 20:00 27.02.99 BBC2 22:00 26.02.99 BBC1 the programme you want 21:00 28.02.99 I-1 to delete, then press...

  • Page 7: Sorting By Tape Number

    TAPE MANAGER (cont.) ACCESS SORTING SCREEN Press % fi to move the TAPE MANAGER highlight bar (pointer) to EDITING "SORTING", then press OK SORTING CHECKING MEMORY TAPE MANAGER : ON [5∞] = [MENU] : EXIT ACCESS TAPE NO. SCREEN Press % fi to move the SORTING highlight bar (pointer) to "BY TAPE NO.", then press...

  • Page 8: Sorting By Date

    Sorting By Date Sorting By Category If you have recorded a lot of tapes with this recorder, this If you have recorded a lot of tapes with this recorder, this function is useful for searching for tape numbers sorted by date. function is useful for finding out what category of programme is recorded on the tape.

  • Page 9: Edit From A Camcorder

    EDITING You can use a camcorder as the source player and your video recorder as the recorder. Edit From You can perform digital editing if the camcorder has a DV output connector. A Camcorder MAKE CONNECTIONS A If the camcorder has no S-VIDEO output connector..

  • Page 10: Dv Sound Setting

    A If the camcorder has no S-VIDEO output connector... B If the camcorder has an S-VIDEO output connector... AUDIO input AUDIO input Recorder Recorder VIDEO S-VIDEO input input Audio Cable (not provided) Audio Cable (not provided) Video Cable (not provided) S-Video Cable (provided) S-VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT...

  • Page 11: Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder

    EDITING (cont.) You can use your video recorder as the source player or as the Edit To Or recording deck. MAKE CONNECTIONS From Another Connect the player’s 21-pin SCART connector to the recorder’s 21-pin SCART connector as illustrated on page 49. Video A When Using Your Video Recorder As The Source Player ...
  • Page 12 TV Receiver TV Receiver (AV mode) (AV mode) Player Your recorder Recorder Your recorder 21-pin SCART 21-pin SCART 21-pin SCART Cable Cable (provided) Cable (provided) (not provided) 21-pin SCART Cable (not provided) Another recorder Another recorder Player Recorder TV Receiver (AV mode) Recorder Your recorder...

  • Page 13: Av2 Select Setting

    EDITING (cont.) AV1 SELECT Setting Set "AV1 SELECT" to the appropriate mode depending on the type of unit connected to the rear panel AV1 IN/OUT connector of this recorder. Press MENU to access the Main Menu screen. MODE SET Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "MODE SET", then press OK or DSPC Press %fi...

  • Page 14: Synchro Editing

    The Synchro Editing function synchronizes the start of the Synchro Editing playback and recording operations when starting an edit operation using a camcorder with LANC connector and your video recorder. (S-VHS/VHS Mode MAKE CONNECTIONS Connect your recorder to camcorder ( pg.

  • Page 15: J Terminal (Jlip (Joint Level Interface Protocol) Connector)

    INFORMATION ON J TERMINAL J Terminal (JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol) Connector) The J Terminal is used for service purposes.

  • Page 16: System Connections

    SYSTEM CONNECTIONS NOTES: Connection To Set "AV2 SELECT" to "AV2" or "SAT". ( pg. 50) You can use Automatic Satellite Program Recording function pg. 37) with this connection. To record a programme via the satellite tuner, select L-2 mode A Satellite by pressing NUMBER keys and/or PROG.
  • Page 17 SYSTEM CONNECTIONS (cont.) Perfect Connections NOTES: This is an example of recommended connection if your Set "AV2 SELECT" to "AV2". ( pg. 50) TV has more than two 21-pin SCART connectors. . . You can use Automatic Satellite Program Recording function pg.

  • Page 18: Video Plus

    SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS VIDEO Plus+ ® Setup IMPORTANT Normally, Auto Set Up ( pg. 8), Preset Download ( pg. 10) or Auto Channel Set ( pg. 56) sets the Guide Program Numbers automatically. You need to set the Guide Program Numbers manually only in the following cases. When timer-programming with the VIDEO Plus+ system, the channel position, where the station you wish to record is received on your recorder, is not selected or when you add a channel after Auto Set Up or Auto Channel Set has taken place.

  • Page 19: Tuner Set

    SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) IMPORTANT Tuner Set Perform the following steps only if — — Auto Channel Set has not been set correctly by Auto Set Up function or by Preset Download ( pg. 8, 10). — you have moved to a different area or if a new station Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.
  • Page 20 VIEW CONFIRMATION SCREEN After "SCAN COMPLETED" 26 BBC1 –––– is displayed on the screen 33 BBC2 –––– for about 5 seconds, the 23 ITV –––– Confirmation screen 30 CH4 –––– 37 CH5 –––– looking like the one to the –––– 13 ––––...

  • Page 21: Input Channel

    SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) SELECT BAND Press % fi to change the band between CH (regular) and CC (cable), then PR CH FINE DECODER press 06 CH01 – – – – +/– [ 5 ∞ ] : SELECT ] : CURSOR += NUMBER : OK [MENU] : EXIT...

  • Page 22: Delete A Channel

    Delete A Channel When Receiving A Scrambled Broadcast Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 58 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing. SELECT DECODER MODE Set "AV2 SELECT" to "DECODER" ( pg. 50). SELECT ITEM Press % fi...
  • Page 23 SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) Fine-Tuning Channels Already Stored Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 58 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing. SELECT CHANNEL TO FINE-TUNE Press % fi until the channel you want to tune begins blinking.
  • Page 24 Set Stations (A) Set Stations (B) Set station names other than the ones registered in your recorder. Set station names that are registered in your recorder. Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 58 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.

  • Page 25: Tv Station And Id List

    SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) TV Station And ID List STATION NAME STATION NAME Anglia TV ANGL SAT 1 SAT1 ARTE ARTE Scottish TV SCOT BBC Group BBC1 BBC1 BBC2 BBC2 SDR1 SDR1 Berlin 1 BLN1 SFB1 SFB1 Berlin 2 BLN2 SFB3 SFB3 Border TV BORD...

  • Page 26: Tv Station Channel Number Guide

    TV Station Channel Number Guide For customers in the U.K. Only the main stations are listed. There are in addition many relay stations, and full lists are available from the BBC and ITV. BBC1 BBC2 ITV CH4 CH5 BBC1 BBC2 ITV CH4 CH5 London &...

  • Page 27: Clock Set

    SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) IMPORTANT Clock Set If you performed Auto Set Up ( pg. 8), Preset Download pg. 10) or Auto Channel Set ( pg. 56), without ever having set the clock previously, the recorder's built-in clock is also set automatically. Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.

  • Page 28: Channel Position

    SET JUST CLOCK The default setting is "ON". Set as desired by pressing %fi, then press OK or For the Just clock function, "Just Clock" on page If you set to "OFF", you can disregard the next step as you won’t be able to receive regular clock adjustments. SET CLOCK DATA SOURCE CHANNEL POSITION The recorder is preset to receive clock setting and...

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    17) playback. engaged. 4. The playback picture is blurred or The video heads may be dirty. Consult your PHILIPS dealer. interrupted while TV broadcasts are clear. 5. Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi Automatic tracking is engaged. Engage and adjust tracking manually soundtrack.

  • Page 30: Timer Recording

    TIMER RECORDING CORRECTIVE ACTION SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE Re-perform the clock and/or timer 1. Timer recording won’t work. The clock and/or the timer have settings. been set incorrectly. The timer is not engaged. Press VCR POWER and confirm that "‰" is displayed on the display panel. Timer recording is in progress.

  • Page 31: Error Code

    TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) Error Code Some error codes may appear on the TV screen when operating the recorder. Refer to the chart below for the solution. ERROR CODE SYMPTOM SOLUTION When a signal in which only the analog It is not possible to record a digitally copy protected information is copy protected has been input for signal.

  • Page 32: Questions And Answers

    QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PLAYBACK TIMER RECORDING Q. What happens if the end of the tape is reached Q. " " and "‰" remain lit on the display panel. Is there during playback or search? a problem? A. The tape is automatically rewound to the beginning. A.

  • Page 33: Front View

    INDEX FRONT VIEW S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO 1 S-VIDEO/VIDEO/AUDIO Input Connectors 3 Display Panel pg. 73 pg. 46 4 Infrared Beam Receiving Window 2 Cassette Loading Slot VIDEO (MONO)L AUDIO REMOTE Pull the front panel to access covered buttons/connectors.
  • Page 34 INSIDE VIEW OF FRONT PANEL 6 7 8 9 0 ! @ # $ % & PROGRAMME / SHUTTLE REC LINK DIGITAL TBC/NR STANDBY SMART PICTURE DISPLAY DIGITAL REC LINK TBC/NR D-VHS TAPE MANAGER INDEX EJECT PROGRAMME STD/LS3 COUNTER RESET SYNCHRO EDIT RECORD SP/LP...

  • Page 35: Rear View

    INDEX (cont.) REAR VIEW SYNCHRO EDIT JLIP R.PAUSE AV1 OUT S OUT S IN COMP. Y/C (S-1) AV1 IN/OUT (L-1) ANT. IN AUDIO (S-1) AV2 IN/DECODER ANT. OUT (L-2) DV IN 1 Mains Power Inlet pg. 6 9 DV IN Connector (i.Link*) pg.

  • Page 36: Display Panel

    DISPLAY PANEL VPS/PDC 15dB NORM 1 DSPC System Display pg. 28 7 Tape Speed Indicators pg. 23 Audio Level Indicator * EP is only for NTSC playback 8 Audio Mode Indicator pg. 21 2 Programme Time Indicators pg. 32 9 Tape Remaining Time Indicator pg.

  • Page 37: Remote Control

    The remote control can operate most of your video recorder's When inserting the batteries, be sure to insert in the correct functions, as well as basic functions of TV sets of PHILIPS and directions as indicated under the battery cover.
  • Page 38 You can use this remote control to operate your TV. To use this remote control for operating the TV, you first need to set the TV's brand code properly. The default setting of the TV's brand code is "PHILIPS 01". NOTE: Though this remote control can operate most of the PHILIPS TV POWER TVs as well as many other manufacturers’, some of the TVs will...

  • Page 39: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL CONNECTOR Power requirement : AC 220 V – 240 V`, Input/Output : 21-pin SCART connectors : 50 Hz/60 Hz IN/OUT x 1, IN/DECODER x 1 Power consumption CINCH connectors: Power on : 36 W VIDEO IN x 1, AUDIO IN x 2, Power off : 8.7 W AUDIO OUT x 1...

  • Page 40: List Of Terms

    LIST OF TERMS Audio Rec Mode ............27 Next Function Memory ..........17 Auto Set Up ..............8 Auto SP LP Timer ............ 36 Automatic Satellite Programme Recording ....37 One Touch Recording (OTR) ........24 Aux Input ..............46 On-Screen Display ............11 Operating TV ..............75 Cancel Timer Programme ..........
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