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Thank you

for buying a Philips video recorder.

This video recorder is one of the most sophisti-
cated and easy-to-use video recorders (VCR) on
the market. Please take the time to read this
operating manual before using your video
recorder. It contains important information and
notes regarding operation. The video recorder
should 

not be turned on immediately after

transportation

from a cold to a hot area or vice

versa, or in conditions of extreme humidity. Wait
at least 

three hours

after transporting the

device. The video recorder needs this time in
order to become acclimatised to its new environ-
ment (temperature, air humidity, etc.).

This video recorder is used for the recording and
playback of VHS videocassettes. Cassettes with
the VHS-C label (VHS cassettes for camcorders)
may only be used with a suitable adapter.

We hope you enjoy your new video recorder.

Important notes regarding operation

Danger: High voltage!
Do not remove the top cover as there is
a risk of an electrical shock!

The video recorder does not contain any
components that can be repaired by the
customer. Please leave all maintenance
work for qualified personnel.

As soon as the video recorder is connected
to the power supply, there are some compo-
nents that are in constant operation. To
switch off the video recorder completely you
must disconnect it from the power supply.

Make sure that air can circulate freely
through the ventilation slots on the video
recorder. Do not place the device on an
unsteady base.

Make sure that no objects or liquids enter
the video recorder. Do not place vases or
the like on the video recorder. If liquid is
spilt into it, immediately disconnect the
video recorder from the power supply and
call After-sales Service for advice.

Do not place any combustible objects on
the device (candles, etc.).

Make sure that children do not place any
foreign objects within the openings or venti-
lation slots.

These operating instructions have been
printed on non-polluting paper.

Deposit old batteries at the appropriate col-
lection points.

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.

This electronic device contains many mate-
rials that can be recycled. Please enquire
about the possibilities for recycling your old
device.

VIDEO Plus+ and PlusCode are registered
trademarks of Gemstar Development
Corporation. The VIDEO Plus+ system is
manufactured under license from Gemstar
Development Corporation.

For VR830

So that you can identify your machine for service
questions or in the event of theft, enter the serial
number here. The serial number (PROD.NO.) is
printed on the type plate fixed at the back of the
device. Also, we suggest that you put a mark
with your VCR MODEL NO..

This product complies with the requirements of
Directive 73/23/EEC +89/336/EEC +93/68 EEC.

Specifications

Voltage:

230-240V/50Hz

Power consumption :

20W

Power consumption (Standby):

less than 4W

(PWR. in the display switched off)

Rewind time:

approx. 100 seconds (cassette E-

180)

Dimensions in cm/ft (WxDxH):

36.0x22.6x9.2 /

1.2x0.3x0.9

Number of video heads :

4

Number of video heads (HIFI):

2

Recording/playback time:

3 hours (SP) (cas-

sette E-180)
6 hours (LP) (cassette E-180)

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 

MODEL NO. : VR630/07, VR730/07,

VR732/07, VR830/07, VRQ45/07

PROD. NO.

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Summary of Contents for MatchLine VR830/07

Page 1: ...VCR VR630 07 VR730 07 VR732 07 VR830 07 VRQ45 07 VR830 ...

Page 2: ...y oper ates a Radio Investigation Service to help TV licence holders improve reception of BBC and ITC programmes where these are being spoilt by interference If your dealer cannot help ask at a Main Post Office for the booklet How to lmprove Television and Radio Reception 6 Manual recording 17 General information 17 Recording without automatic switch off 17 Recording with automatic switch off OTR ...

Page 3: ...place vases or the like on the video recorder If liquid is spilt into it immediately disconnect the video recorder from the power supply and call After sales Service for advice Do not place any combustible objects on the device candles etc Make sure that children do not place any foreign objects within the openings or venti lation slots These operating instructions have been printed on non polluti...

Page 4: ...ontrol before use 1 1 Take the remote control and the enclosed batteries 2 batteries 2 2 Open the remote control s battery compart ment and place the batteries in it as shown in the picture and close the battery component The remote control is now ready to use Its range is approximately 5 metres Connecting your video recorder to the TV set The necessary cable connections must be made before you ca...

Page 5: ...and the other end into the suitable scart socket on your TV reserved for the video recorder operation see your TV s oper ating instructions 4 4 Switch on the TV 5 5 Insert AC cable into the wall socket 6 6 If the connection was properly made and your TV was automatically switched to the programme number for the scart socket you will see the following picture My TV set has several scart sockets Whi...

Page 6: ... OUT PUT L R socket at the back of the video recorder and the other end into the audio input socket at the back of the TV set 3 3 Insert AC cable into the wall socket 4 4 Switch on your TV set and select the pro gramme number used for video playback on your TV set see your TV s operating instruc tions Connecting additional devices You can connect additional devices such as decoders satellite recei...

Page 7: ...u can switch on the video recorder with the button Automatic switch off If the video recorder is not used for several minutes it switches itself off automatically This function can be deactivated e g if you want to use the video recorder as a TV receiver For more information please read the section Automatic switch off in chapter Other functions Time in the display If you have switched the video r...

Page 8: ...K B B 1 L C K B B 1 L C K B MENU 0 9 L C K B STATUS EXIT 0 9 P 3 Installing your video recorder TIME DATE SMART CLOCK ON END EXIT Aim correctly In the following sections you require the remote control for the first time When using always aim the front of the remote control at the video recorder and not at the TV Connecting additional devices After you have connected additional devices satellite re...

Page 9: ...ep 5 10 10 To end press Using the satellite receiver Satellite channels from a satellite receiver con nected to the scart socket AV2 DECODER are received on the video recorder on programme number AV2 with 0 0 2 You should select the satelite channels to be received by the satellite receiver directly on the receiver itself STATUS EXIT B 1 P P 0 9 B 1 L C K B B 1 0 9 L C K B B 1 L C K B B 1 L C K B ...

Page 10: ...ideo recorder e g after moving house you can start this procedure again This will replace the TV channels already saved with the new ones 1 1 Switch on the TV If required select the pro gramme number for the video recorder 2 2 Press The main menu will appear 3 3 Select TUNER SET UP with and confirm with 4 4 Select AUTO TUNING with and confirm with 5 5 The automatic TV channel search starts This al...

Page 11: ...smits TXT PDC tele text PDC is stored under programme number P01 time date will automatically be taken from the TXT PDC information SMART CLOCK 1 1 Switch on the TV If required select the pro gramme number for the video recorder 2 2 Press The main menu will appear 3 3 Select INITIAL SET UP with and confirm with 4 4 Select CLOCK with and confirm with 5 5 Check the time in TIME If required please ch...

Page 12: ...P with and confirm with 4 4 Select RF OUT with and confirm with 5 5 Press 6 6 Press or to select the channel which is not broadcasted between channel 22 and channled 69 in your area 7 7 Press When you want to receive TV signals directly from the VHF UHF TV aerial select the channel 22 first Then press and confirm with 8 8 To end press STATUS EXIT B 1 L C B 1 0 9 L C K B B 1 B 1 L C K B B 1 L C K B...

Page 13: ...d To do this the corresponding cassette does not have to be in the video recorder In the following you will read how to customise the titles to your wishes 0 9 4 Tape List VRQ45 Can I add cassettes that already have recordings on them to the Tape List Yes Please note that Tape List can manage up to 9 cassettes and a maximum of 50 titles TAPE LIST INITIALIZING PLEASE WAIT I see a cassette number an...

Page 14: ...ed from the Tape List 1 1 Press on the remote control 2 2 An overview of all recordings saved in Tape List appears on the screen 3 3 Select with the title to be deleted 4 4 Press CLEAR L C K B TAPE LIST B 1 L C K B TAPE LIST TAPE LIST MENU L C K B B 1 s 0 MENU L C K B TAPE LIST I can see the message TAPE LIST MEMORY EMPTY There are no recordings saved in the Tape List Therefore it is not possible ...

Page 15: ... pause still picture switch themselves off automatically after a short time in order to protect the cassette and to save energy Do I need to change the playback speed when playing back LP recordings During playback the correct speed will auto matically be selected For more information please read the section Selecting the recording speed SP or LP in the chapter Manual recording DIGITAL STUDIO PICT...

Page 16: ...previous marking press and then 2 2 For the next marking press and then 3 3 As soon as the video recorder finds this marking it automatically switches to play back Changing the picture setting with Smart Picture VR830 VRQ45 You can change the picture setting while a tape is playing 1 1 Press This will show the cur rent picture setting 2 2 Press again to select the pic ture setting of your choice N...

Page 17: ... To prevent recording over important recordings erasing you can remove this security tab If you later decide to record on a protected cassette simply cover the hole with adhesive tape or slide the tab to the right Lining up recordings assemble cut When you add a further recording to a cassette which already has a recording on it a short blank flicker can appear between the old and the new recordin...

Page 18: ...o recorder 3 3 Press The main menu will appear 4 4 Select RECORD SET UP with and confirm with 5 5 Select RECORD LINK with 6 6 Select function ON with 7 7 To end press 8 8 Insert a cassette 9 9 Programme the satellite receiver with the required information programme number of the TV channel start time end time If necessary please see the operating instructions for your satellite receiver 10 10 Swit...

Page 19: ... 1 1 Switch on the TV If required select the pro gramme number for the video recorder 2 2 Press The main menu will appear 3 3 Select RECORD SET UP with and confirm with 4 4 In DIRECT RECORD select OFF Direct Record off or ON Direct Record on with 5 5 To end press 6 6 Switch off with STANDBY ON y y STATUS EXIT B 1 B 1 L C K B MENU L C RECORD OTR I How does Direct Record work The video recorder comp...

Page 20: ...amming System PDC Programme Delivery Control are used to con trol the start and duration of TV channel record ings If a TV programme starts earlier or ends later than scheduled the video recorder will turn on and off at the correct time What do I need to know about VPS PDC Usually the VPS or PDC time is the same than the start time But if your TV guide shows a VPS or PDC time which is different fr...

Page 21: ...e a programmed recording is being made you cannot operate your video recorder manually If you want to cancel the programmed recording press TURN OFF VCR FOR TIMER RECORDING flashes on the TV screen The video recorder was switched on several min utes before the start of a programmed recording Switch off the video recorder with A programmed recording timer will only function if the video recorder is...

Page 22: ...TATUS EXIT 0 9 Programme numbers of the AV1 and AV2 scart socket You can also programme recordings from exter nal sources via scart socket AV1 TV or AV2 DECODER Using Tape List To save a recording in Tape List or to use a Tape List cassette enter the cassette number using You can find more information on Tape List in the chapter Tape List If you don t want to use Tape List interrupt with STANDBY O...

Page 23: ...ll appear 3 3 Select TIMER with Then press 4 4 Select ONCE DAILY or WEEKLY recording with Then press If any of the TIMER blocks are in use FULL will appear on the TV screen 5 5 Select TIMER block with 6 6 With buttons you can enter START start time STOP end time For PROG pro gramme number select SAT with 2 Enter the satellite programme number with Then enter DATE with 7 7 When all inputs are corre...

Page 24: ... y STATUS EXIT CLEAR B 1 B 1 L C K B B 1 L C K B MENU STANDBY ON y y STANDBY ON y y The video recorder does not react While a programmed recording is being made you cannot operate your video recorder manu ally If you want to cancel the programmed recording press The end of the tape was reached during recording Switch off the video recorder with A programmed recording timer will only func tion if t...

Page 25: ...order 2 2 Press The main menu will appear 3 3 Select VCR SET UP using and confrim with 4 4 Select BLUE BACKGROUND using and confirm with 5 5 Select OFF no blue background or ON blue background on with If you select OFF the menu display will disap pear 6 6 To end press Automatic switch off If you haven t used the video recorder for a few minutes in certain modes e g STOP it will switch to standby a...

Page 26: ...D ON AUTO STANDBY ON END EXIT Reception of stereo broadcasts STEREO LEFT RIGHT NONE Display on the TV screen Mode Stereo L R Monaural L Audio R Audio L Audio L Audio R Audio R Audio L R Audio L R Audio L R L R L R L R AUDIO OUTPUT During reception of bilingual broadcasts Display on the TV screen Mode MAIN SUB MAIN SUB MAIN SUB MAIN SUB Main Audio Main Audio Sub Audio Sub Audio Main Audio Sub Audio...

Page 27: ...Poor picture quality when you play a cas sette Your TV set is not properly adjusted The cassette is badly worn or of poor quality use new cassette Tracking is not properly adjusted turn to sec tion Manual Tracking PROGRAMME RECORD STANDBY ON y y No recording possible The TV channel you want to record is not stored or you selected the wrong programme number check TV channels stored A cassette was i...

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