Table Of Contents - Philips VR285/07 User Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PHILIPS VR 285
Congratulations on the purchase of one of the most sophisti-
cated 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.
Safety instructions and other notes
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Danger: High voltage!
Do not remove the top cover as there is a risk of an electrical
shock!
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The video recorder does not contain any components that can be
repaired by the customer. When the appliance is connected to
the power supply there are some components that are constantly
operational. To switch off the video recorder completely you
must disconnect it from the power supply.
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Note that this power pack is designed for a power supply of
220-240V/50Hz.
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Ensure that air can circulate freely through the ventilation slots
on the video recorder.
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Ensure that no objects or liquids enter the video recorder. If liquid
is spilt into it, disconnect the video recorder immediately from the
power supply and call the After-sales Service for advice.
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The video recorder should not be used immediately after
transportation from a cold to a hot area or vice versa, or in
conditions of extreme humidity.
After unpacking the video recorder, it should be allowed to
acclimatize for at least three hours before installation.
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These operating instructions have been printed on nonpolluting
paper.
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Deposit old batteries at the relevant collection points.
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Please make use of the facilities available in your country for
disposing of the packaging of the video recorder in a way that
helps to protect the environment.
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This electronic equipment contains many materials that can be
recycled. Please inquire about the possibilities for recycling your
old set.
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VIDEOPlus+ and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Develop-
ment Corporation. The VIDEOPlus+ system is manufactured
under licence from Gemstar Development Corporation.
Contents
1. INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting VCR with scart cable
Connecting VCR without scart cable
Adjusting the modulator frequency
Automatic adjustment of modulator frequency
Switching off the modulator
Important notes for operation
Saving energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting additional equipment
Emergency interrupt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
User guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Autoinstall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual Channel Number Allocation
Monitor function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Allocating a decoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS
Picture scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instant View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Still picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tape position/Index search
Continuous playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Eliminating picture interference
Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3. RECORDING FUNCTIONS
Long play function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Some general notes for recording
Recording from external sources
OTR - Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Erase protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Auto-assembling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PDC / VPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Programming with 'VIDEOPlus+'
Programming recordings manually
Clear a TIMER block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Important programming notes
4. SPECIAL FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tuner mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Externally controlled recording
On Screen Display (OSD)
Channel number or frequency display
Manual channel search
Allocating a decoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before you call an engineer
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