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Video Cassette Recorder

VR1010BP

VR810BPH

Owner’s Manual

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Summary of Contents for VR1010BP

Page 1: ...Video Cassette Recorder VR1010BP VR810BPH Owner s Manual Important Return your Warranty Registration Card within 10 days See why inside ...

Page 2: ...g service networks in the industry What s more your purchase guarantees you ll receive all the infor mation and special offers for which you qualify plus easy access to accessories from our convenient home shopping network And most importantly you can count on our uncompromising commitment to your total satisfaction All of this is our way of saying welcome and thanks for investing in a PHILIPS pro...

Page 3: ...ng Blue Background Child Lock Controller for Cable Box or Direct Broadcast System DBS Daylight Savings Time Digital Studio Picture Control DSPC Hi Fi Stereo Tape Playback Index Search Multi Channel Television Sound MTS System 19 Micron Head On Screen Menus in English Spanish or French Program Overlap Warning Quick Programming Record Link Remote Control with Capability to Operate TV Cable Box and D...

Page 4: ...atching Another 33 One Touch Recording 34 Record Link 35 Setting Up the VCR Plus Programming System 36 37 Timer Recording with the VCR Plus Programming System 38 39 Quick Programming 40 43 Turbo Timer 44 Program Review 45 Program Overlap Warning 46 Timer Recording Speed Setting 47 Rerecording Tape Duplication 48 Audio Dubbing 49 Connecting the Controller 50 Setting the Controller to Operate a Cabl...

Page 5: ...eel it off Helpful Hints VCR Maintenance Video Head Cleaning Remove any light adhesive stick on notes from the video cassette before putting the cassette in the VCR Removable labels can jam the VCR Periodic maintenance is required to maintain your VCR s perfor mance Your VCR automatically cleans the video heads each time you insert a tape However the heads may become dirty USE CLEANING CASSETTE ma...

Page 6: ...below If you have a Cable Box or a Direct Broadcast System please refer to pages 8 9 After you hook up the VCR please go to pages 10 11 to turn on the VCR The VR1010BP is illustrated here The VR810BPH does not have S VIDEO IN OUT jacks ANTENNA IN Jack on back of TV Cable 75 ohm Antenna Indoor Outdoor 300 ohm 1 Disconnect the antenna or cable from your TV 2 Connect the antenna or cable to the ANTEN...

Page 7: ...ble supplied to the TV OUT Jack on the back of the VCR and to the ANTENNA IN Jack on the TV You may use either a snap on type or screw on type of coaxial cable whichever you prefer A snap on type is sup plied 5 Set the CH3 CH4 switch on the back of the VCR to CH3 or CH4 whichever channel is not used or least used in your area To operate your VCR with your TV set the TV to the same channel For exam...

Page 8: ...le Box DBS to the VCR With this connection You may view any channel You must select channels at the Cable Box DBS Channels cannot be changed at the VCR You may not view a channel other than the one you are recording You may not set up channels at the VCR You can only program a timer recording for one channel at a time if you are not using the Controller Set the VCR to the Cable Box DBS output chan...

Page 9: ...h Set the TV to the Cable Box DBS output channel Then with the VCR in VCR position the VCR light will appear on the display panel use the CH annel 8 9 button to select the channel you want to record at the VCR Start the recording 2 Press the VCR TV button once to put the VCR in TV position The VCR light will disappear 3 Select the channel you want to watch at the Cable Box DBS 1 2 With this connec...

Page 10: ...9 Read through these steps before you begin the process will be easier if you familiarize yourself with this information before beginning 1 Press the VCR button then press the POWER button 3 Press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button to select the lan guage of the on screen displays and menus 2 Turn on the TV 4 Press the OK STATUS button The menu shown below will appear ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS SELECT 89 C...

Page 11: ...following the instructions on pages 50 54 If you do want to set up the Cable Box Controller now fol low steps 5 8 on pages 51 52 now 6 If you are not using a Cable Box DBS press the OK STA TUS button to begin automatic channel setup AUTO CH SET PROCEEDING PLEASE WAIT will appear on the screen The VCR will memorize all of the channels you receive so when you scan through channels using the CH annel...

Page 12: ...TO CH PRO GRAMMING then press the OK STATUS button AUTO CH SET PROCEEDING PLEASE WAIT and a scale that shows the progress of channel setup will appear on the screen The VCR will memorize all the channels you receive VCR SET UP TUNER SET UP INITIAL SET UP TAPE MANAGER SELECT 89 CONFIRM OK END MENU 2 4 1 1 CABLE ANTENNA CABLE AUTO CH PROGRAMMING ADD DELETE CH SELECT 89 CHANGE END MENU The two Line I...

Page 13: ...he MENU button Programming of the last channel you added or deleted will appear on the screen 1 Press the VCR button then press the MENU button CABLE ANTENNA CABLE AUTO CH PROGRAMMING ADD DELETE CH SELECT 89 CHANGE END MENU 124 DELETED 125 DELETED 01 DELETED 02 ADDED 03 ADDED SELECT 89 OR 0 9 CHANGE END MENU VCR SET UP TUNER SET UP INITIAL SET UP TAPE MANAGER SELECT 89 CONFIRM OK END MENU 2 5 4 1 ...

Page 14: ...f the previous entry To set the clock manually follow the steps on pages 14 15 To use Time Zone Selection go to page 16 To use Manual PBS Channel Selection go to page 17 To use Automatic PBS Channel Selection go to page 18 Manual Clock Setting 1 Press the VCR button then press the MENU button 3 Press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button to select CLOCK then press the OK STATUS button CABLE BOX USERS SET CL...

Page 15: ...y set D S T to ON or OFF only For more information please see page 19 4 Press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button repeatedly to set the TIME Every time you press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button the time changes in one minute increments If you press and hold the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button the time changes in 30 minute increments When the time is correct press the OK STATUS button TIME 10 45PM DATE 01 01 00 AUTO C...

Page 16: ...R power is on Helpful Hints 3 Press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button to select CLOCK then press the OK STATUS button CABLE BOX USERS SET CLOCK MANUALLY will appear briefly If AUTO CLOCK is set to OFF TIME ZONE will not be available in the menu If this happens press the OK STATUS button repeat edly to select AUTO CLOCK then press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button to set AUTO CLOCK to ON CLOCK LANGUAGE ENGLISH...

Page 17: ...e OK STATUS button TIME AM DATE 01 01 00 AUTO CLOCK ON PBS CH AUTO D S T AUTO TIME ZONE AUTO SET 89 NEXT OK END MENU 7 An on screen message will ask you to turn off the VCR Press the POWER button to turn off the VCR Auto will flash in the display panel until the clock is set Leave the VCR power off until the clock is set If appears on the display panel after you turn off the VCR the VCR could not ...

Page 18: ...CK then press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button to set AUTO CLOCK to ON 1 Press the VCR button then press the MENU button 2 Press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button to select INITIAL SET UP then press the OK STATUS button TIME AM DATE 01 01 00 AUTO CLOCK ON PBS CH AUTO D S T AUTO TIME ZONE AUTO SET 89 NEXT OK END MENU 7 An on screen message will ask you to turn off the VCR Press the POWER button to turn off th...

Page 19: ... T CLOCK LANGUAGE ENGLISH VCR PLUS CH CABLE BOX DBS RECEIVER SELECT 89 CONFIRM OK END MENU 1 Press the VCR button then press the MENU button 2 Press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button to select INITIAL SET UP then press the OK STATUS button TIME 10 45AM DATE 01 01 00 SATURDAY AUTO CLOCK ON PBS CH AUTO D S T AUTO TIME ZONE AUTO SET 89 NEXT OK END MENU 7 An on screen message may ask you to turn off the VCR...

Page 20: ...the English menu appears 5 Press the MENU button Helpful Hint 1 Press the VCR button then press the MENU button 2 Press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button to select INITIAL SET UP then press the OK STATUS button VCR SET UP TUNER SET UP INITIAL SET UP TAPE MANAGER SELECT 89 CONFIRM OK END MENU CLOCK LANGUAGE ENGLISH VCR PLUS CH CABLE BOX DBS RECEIVER SELECT 89 CONFIRM OK END MENU 4 Press the FF button rep...

Page 21: ...ing beside the clock when the VCR power is off Child Lock is activated Details are on page 74 Line Input Mode When L F appears on the display panel you have selected A V IN FRONT Your audio and video or S Video VR1010BP only cables should be connected to the AUDIO VIDEO In or S VIDEO In VR1010BP only jacks on the front of the VCR during dubbing When L 1 appears here you have selected A V IN REAR Y...

Page 22: ...nce to stop the tape When tape playback is stopped press to eject the tape PLAY Button Press to play a tape Press to release Slow Still or Search mode and return to normal playback Details are on page 62 Jog Dial Shuttle Ring Turn the Jog Dial inner knob for frame by frame tape playback Turn the Shuttle Ring outer knob in either direction for for ward or reverse searching of a tape Details are on ...

Page 23: ...der another VCR a Cable Box DBS or an audio source here Details are on pages 35 and 48 49 S VIDEO OUT Jack VR1010BP only Connect an S Video cable going to the S VIDEO In jack of a TV here You may use S Video connections instead of the standard RCA style video yellow connections S Video connections provide a better picture S VIDEO IN Jack VR1010BP only Connect an S Video cable coming from the S VID...

Page 24: ... the Tape Manager Details are on pages 64 73 Jog dial Turn this dial for frame by frame tape playback The tape moves back ward or forward frame by frame at the speed with which the dial is turned Details are on page 63 24 Remote Control Buttons TV Button Press this button before pressing other TV operation buttons PLAY 8 Button Press to play a tape Also press to release Slow Still or Search mode a...

Page 25: ... light for one minute You may operate the jog dial or shut tle ring on the remote control only when the JOG SHTL button is lit Details are on page 63 REC ord OTR Button Press once to start a recording Details are on page 30 Or press repeatedly to start a One Touch Recording Details are on page 34 This remote control may or may not operate your TV or Satellite Receiver Cable Box DBS Or it may only ...

Page 26: ...w and remem ber the two digit number beside it 3 While you press and hold the TV button press two Number buttons to enter the two digit code for your TV For example if you have a Zenith TV press Number buttons 0 6 Then still holding the TV button press the STOP 9 but ton Release all the buttons Your TV may turn on or off auto matically 2Find the code for your TV 4 Repeat step 1 If the remote contr...

Page 27: ...OND 01 17 EASTERN 19 GC BRAND 15 16 17 21 25 GEMINI 15 GENERAL INSTRUMENTS 01 04 06 11 12 15 HAMLIN 10 18 19 23 JASCO 15 JERROLD 01 04 06 11 12 15 NOVAVISION 02 08 OAK 07 20 PANASONIC 13 14 PULSAR 15 16 17 21 25 RCA 13 14 REGAL 10 18 19 23 REGENCY 19 REMBRANDT 01 16 17 SAMSUNG 05 16 24 SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 02 08 SIGMA 07 20 SL MARX 05 16 17 24 25 SPRUCER 13 14 STARGATE 05 15 16 17 21 24 25 TELEVIEW ...

Page 28: ... 9 but ton some of the contents of the status display will appear for five seconds ON SCREEN MODE COUNTER The real time counter will appear on the screen during normal tape playback and when playback is stopped Whenever you press the PLAY 8 button or the STOP 9 button some of the contents of the status display will appear for five seconds After five seconds only the counter will remain on the scre...

Page 29: ...CR position automatically the VCR light will appear on the display panel of the VCR If the VCR light does not appear press the VCR button then press the VCR TV button once If the tape s record tab has been removed playback will start automatically Playing 29 Read and follow the steps below to play a tape 1 Turn on the TV and set it to channel 3 or 4 whichever channel the CH3 CH4 switch on the back...

Page 30: ...rs on the display panel of the VCR go to step 5 If the VCR light does not appear press the VCR TV button once 5 Press the ALT SPEED button until the desired tape speed appears on the screen The VCR will only record in SP or SLP Details about tape speed are on pages 41 and 77 6 Use the CH annel 8 9 button or the Number buttons to select the channel to be recorded 7 Press the REC ord OTR button to s...

Page 31: ...VCR SET UP menu then press the FF button Each time you press the FF button the setting changes to ON or OFF ON The VCR automatically selects S VHS format when recording on an S VHS tape OFF Allows you to record in VHS format on an S VHS tape 5 Press the MENU button VCR SET UP TUNER SET UP INITIAL SET UP TAPE MANAGER SELECT 89 CONFIRM OK END MENU DSPC ON ON SCREEN MODE ON BLUE BACKGROUND ON TIMER R...

Page 32: ...UASI PLAYBACK However there may be cases where S VHS ET playback is not possible on a particular VCR Frequent still frame by frame and slow motion playback may damage the tape and cause the picture quality to decline With some tapes better picture quality may not be obtained even with S VHS ET recording Test a recording first to make sure better results can be obtained Use high grade tapes for goo...

Page 33: ...the CH annel 8 9 button to select the channel you want to watch at the TV Point the remote control at the TV when operating the TV The channel selected with the TV controls will appear on the screen while the channel you previously selected to record is being recorded The light will appear on the display panel 6 Press the VCR button 7 Press the VCR TV button to put the VCR in VCR posi tion The VCR...

Page 34: ...e light will remain on the dis play panel The One Touch Recording OTR function allows you to start an immediate timed recording 30 minutes to six hours long of the channel you are watching Before you begin make sure Channels are set up Details are on pages 12 13 The desired recording speed SP or SLP has been selected with the ALT SPEED button Details are on pages 25 41 and 77 There is a tape in th...

Page 35: ...the program on the DBS Turn off the DBS 4 Press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button to select VCR SET UP then press the OK STATUS button 3 Press the VCR button then press the MENU button 6 Press the MENU button Final Record Link instructions as in step one above will appear on the screen for about 30 seconds then the VCR will turn off automatically L 1 will blink on the display panel 1 2 5 Press the STOP ...

Page 36: ...n To fill in the boxes you will need 1 a cable channel list if applicable you can request one from your cable company and 2 a chart that lists VCR Plus channel numbers which you can find in your TV guide or the TV listings of your local newspaper NOTE If you are using a Cable Box DBS and are not using the Controller the Cable TV channel must be the Cable Box DBS output channel for every VCR Plus c...

Page 37: ...TATUS button 8 Press the MENU button 2Examine the lists on page 36 SET VCR PLUS CH VCR PLUS CABLE TV 99 01 02 03 04 SELECT 9 OR 0 9 CONFIRM OK END MENU 7 While the space for the Cable TV channel is flashing press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button repeatedly or press the Number buttons to enter the Cable TV channel number from the list on page 36 Press the OK STATUS button Repeat steps 6 7 until you have...

Page 38: ...l numbers Details are on pages 36 37 Complete each step within 60 seconds of completing the previous step If you don t you may start again at step 1 1 Press the VCR button 2 Press the TIMER button 4 Use the Number buttons to enter the PlusCode program ming number of the program you wish to record This number is different for every program 3 Press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button to select VCR PLUS then...

Page 39: ...ge 45 The r light will flash if the clock is not set if the clock setting was erased after you set up the timer recording Be sure to set the clock before the timer recording is scheduled to begin Helpful Hints 6 If you want to record the program one time only go to step 7 You also may press the Number 8 DAILY or Number 9 WEEKLY button repeatedly to select a ONE TIME PROGRAM If you want to record t...

Page 40: ...enna cable to VCR to TV hookup as shown on pages 6 7 enter the channel of the TV program you want to record If you are using a Cable Box DBS and are not using the Controller enter the Cable Box DBS output channel Set the Cable Box DBS to the channel you want to record Leave the Cable Box DBS on for a timer recording If you are using the Controller enter the channel number that you want to record T...

Page 41: ...OP 10 00 PM REC SPEED SLP DATE DAILY 8 WEEKLY 9 CONFIRM OK END TIMER ONE TIME PROGRAM PROGRAM 1 CHANNEL 12 START 08 00 PM STOP 10 00 PM REC SPEED SLP DATE DAILY 8 WEEKLY 9 CONFIRM OK END TIMER 5 Cassette type Playback Time Tape Speed T160 T120 T60 SP standard play 2 hrs 2 hrs 1 hr 40 mins LP long play 5 hrs 4 hrs 2 hrs playback only 20 mins SLP super long play 8 hrs 6 hrs 3 hrs Tape Speeds This ch...

Page 42: ...Y PROGRAM MON FRI PROGRAM 1 CHANNEL 12 CABLE TV START 08 00 PM STOP 10 00 PM REC SPEED SLP DATE 06 21 00 WEDNESDAY DAILY 8 WEEKLY 9 CONFIRM OK END TIMER 7 Press the Number 3 DATE or Number 6 DATE button to set the recording date Every time you press a button the date changes in one day increments If you press and hold a but ton the date changes quickly The day of the week will appear automatically...

Page 43: ...wing will occur The VCR will automatically restore the time setting if you are using AUTO CLOCK Auto will flash on the display panel When the time setting is restored the current time will appear on the display panel After the time setting is restored each timer recording you have set will occur as programmed unless the recording was to occur during the power outage Helpful Hint VCR TV VCR TV QUIC...

Page 44: ...rbo Timer The timer recording with the earliest start time will record Then the remaining portion of the later recording will record To exit Turbo Timer mode at any time press the TURBO TIMER button Tape speed can be selected at any time during steps 1 4 by pressing the ALT SPEED button If you are using a DBS with the Controller and have selected a channel between 100 199 you may need to specify w...

Page 45: ...4 5 45 03 00P 03 15W 10 16 6 7 8 125 11 30P 01 00D 12 04 NEXT OK END TIMER ONE TIME PROGRAM PROGRAM 1 CHANNEL 12 START 08 00 PM STOP 10 00 PM REC SPEED SLP DATE 06 10 00 SATURDAY ERASE CLEAR END TIMER NEXT OK PREV D indicates a Daily recording 5 While the information for an individual timer recording is on the screen you may change any of the information except the program number Refer to pages 38...

Page 46: ...econds To correct the over lapping recordings follow the steps below PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED PROGRAM OVERLAP 1 The program review screen will appear automatically after PRO GRAM NOT COMPLETED PROGRAM OVERLAP The two overlapping programs will blink The program you set most recently will be highlighted in red 4 Refer to pages 38 43 to change any information on the selected program When all the informa...

Page 47: ...To turn off this feature press the FF button so that MANUAL appears beside TIMER REC SPEED 4 Press the MENU button VCR SET UP TUNER SET UP INITIAL SET UP TAPE MANAGER SELECT 9 CONFIRM OK END MENU Approximately 110 minutes Approximately 30 minutes Follow the steps below to set TIMER REC SPEED to AUTO SP SLP 2 3 1 Some distortion may appear on the tape when the tape speed changes Helpful Hint DSPC O...

Page 48: ...refer 1 VCR 1 will play your tape Insert a prerecorded tape in VCR 1 If the tape does not have a record tab playback begins If this happens press the STOP EJECT button on VCR 1 once 2 VCR 2 will record your tape Insert a blank tape in VCR 2 Make sure the VCR power is on and the VCR is in VCR position The VCR light will appear on the display panel If it does not press the VCR TV button once 3 Turn ...

Page 49: ...S DUBBING VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER TURBO DRIVE VCR SP SLP NORM 15dB 6 0 4 8 L Audio equipment CD player etc Audio cable 1 Connect the red and white audio cables to the AUDIO OUT jacks on the audio equipment and to the AUDIO IN jacks on the VCR If the audio equipment has a single AUDIO OUT jack connect only the white audio cable to the AUDIO OUT jack on the audio equipment and to the white AUDIO IN ...

Page 50: ... during timer recordings 1 Connect the Cable Box DBS to the VCR as shown below Set the TV to the Cable Box DBS output channel For more information please read page 8 Or refer to the owner s manual of your Cable Box DBS SUPER VHS ET CRYSTAL CLEAR VIDEO TAPE MANAGER TURBO TIMER REC OTR MENU OK STATUS S VHS ET AUDIO POWER VCR TV VR 1010 4 HEAD HI FI STEREO CHANNEL PLAY PAUSE STILL STOP EJECT OPEN A V...

Page 51: ...LAY 8 or STOP 9 button to select CABLE BOX then press the OK STATUS button Setting the Controller to Operate a Cable Box 51 1Turn on the Cable Box Set it to a channel other than channel 09 SELECT CODE NUMBER OF YOUR CABLE BOX 1 REFER TO INSTRUCTION BOOK SET 9 TEST OK END MENU 3 5 A VCR SET UP TUNER SET UP INITIAL SET UP TAPE MANAGER SELECT 89 CONFIRM OK END MENU CABLE BOX CONTROLLER OFF AOFF CH CH...

Page 52: ...able If the Cable Box does not respond to any of the codes press the MENU button to remove the menu CABLE BOX CON TROL IS OFF will appear on the screen briefly 8 Press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button to select YES then press the OK STATUS button CABLE BOX CONTROL IS ON will appear for five seconds AS A RESULT AUTO CLOCK WILL BE TURNED OFF also may appear on the screen 52 Setting the Controller to Oper...

Page 53: ... DBS RECEIVER then press the OK STATUS button 5 Press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button to select the output channel of your DBS receiver then press the OK STA TUS button The display shown below will appear If DBS RECEIVER USERS SET CLOCK MANUALLY appears follow steps 4 8 on page 15 then go to step 6 on page 54 DBS RECEIVER CONTROLLER OFF A OFF CH CHANNEL ON CH 3 ON CH 4 ON A V FRONT ON A V REAR SELECT ...

Page 54: ...DBS doesn t change to channel 205 press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button to select NO then press the OK STATUS but ton Repeat steps 6 7 using a different code for your brand if available If the DBS does not respond to any of the codes press the MENU button to remove the menu DBS RECEIVER CON TROL IS OFF will appear on the screen briefly 8 Press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button to select YES then press the O...

Page 55: ...receive and record the program in Hi Fi stereo You must program the VCR and make the appropriate stereo hookups Follow the steps on page 56 To playback this type of program follow the steps on page 57 Receiving a Stereo Broadcast When a TV program is being broadcast in stereo STEREO will appear in the on screen status display You still have to program your VCR to receive and record the stereo broa...

Page 56: ...al cable to con nect the VCR s TV OUT Jack to the TV s ANTENNA IN Jack If you want to connect the VCR to a Stereo TV follow these steps 1 Connect the antenna or cable sig nal to the VCR s ANTENNA IN jack 2 Use stereo audio cables to connect the VCR s AUDIO OUT jacks to the TV s AUDIO IN jacks 3 Use a video cable to connect the VCR s VIDEO OUT jack to the TV s VIDEO IN jack Or to improve pic ture q...

Page 57: ...ress the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button to select VCR SET UP then press the OK STATUS button 3 Press the STOP 9 button repeatedly to select AUDIO OUT on the first page of the VCR SET UP menu then press the FF button so that HIFI appears beside AUDIO OUT VCR SET UP TUNER SET UP INITIAL SET UP TAPE MANAGER SELECT 9 CONFIRM OK END MENU 5 1 4 DSPC ON ON SCREEN MODE ON BLUE BACKGROUND ON TIMER REC SPEED MANUA...

Page 58: ...page of the VCR SET UP menu then press the FF button so that ON or OFF appears beside VIDEO STABILIZER VCR SET UP TUNER SET UP INITIAL SET UP TAPE MANAGER SELECT 9 CONFIRM OK END MENU 1 4 DSPC ON ON SCREEN MODE ON BLUE BACKGROUND ON TIMER REC SPEED MANUAL VIDEO STABILIZER OFF AUDIO OUT HIFI NEXT PAGE SELECT 9 CHANGE END MENU DSPC ON ON SCREEN MODE ON BLUE BACKGROUND ON TIMER REC SPEED MANUAL VIDEO...

Page 59: ...s ON AUTO may be selected This means the VCR is setting the picture quality with DSPC If DSPC is OFF the SmartPicture setting may be NATURAL meaning the original picture appears and the VCR does not adjust the picture quality Details about DSPC are on page 60 DISTINCT Choose to emphasize details in the picture SOFT Choose to soften the picture SHARP Choose to emphasize the edge of the pic ture Sma...

Page 60: ...n the condition of the tape in use The Digital Studio Picture Control DSPC checks the condition of the tape during recording and playback then makes adjustments to provide the highest possible picture quality To set DSPC to ON or OFF follow these steps 1 Press the VCR button then press the MENU button 2 Press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button to select VCR SET UP then press the OK STATUS button 3 DSPC w...

Page 61: ...seconds at a time during tape playback 1 During tape playback press the VCR button then press the SKIP SEARCH button Each time you press the SKIP SEARCH button the tape will skip forward 30 seconds then resume normal playback You can skip up to two minutes at a time using Skip Search Search Options 61 2 Insert a tape in the VCR Press the INDEX SEARCH 7 button to fast forward to the next index code...

Page 62: ...y in reverse slow motion During slow motion playback press the STILL SLOW button to quicken the slow motion playback or to change from reverse slow motion play back to forward slow motion playback Forward and Reverse Searching 1 During tape playback press and release the FF button or the REW ind button A fast forward or reverse picture search will begin 2 To return to playback press the PLAY 8 but...

Page 63: ...rn to normal playback 4 3 2 1 The JOG SHTL button will remain lit for 60 seconds if no buttons are pressed You can use the Shuttle Ring Jog Dial on the front of the VCR in the same manner as the Shuttle Ring Jog Dial on the remote control The JOG SHTL button is not necessary when using the Shuttle Ring Jog Dial on the VCR The Shuttle Ring Jog Dial on the remote control will only operate when the J...

Page 64: ...playback 64 Tape Manager Tape Manager only memorizes recordings made with this VCR Make sure the VCR s clock is set cor rectly before recording If the Tape Manager does not show the content of the inserted tape rewind or fast forward the tape to a recent recording then press the TAPE MANAGER button again If the power fails the Tape Manager information may be lost Tape Manager only memorizes record...

Page 65: ...ENU Tape Manager cont d 65 VCR SET UP TUNER SET UP INITIAL SET UP TAPE MANAGER SELECT 9 CONFIRM OK END MENU 4 Press the OK STATUS button The CHECK MEMORY screen appears VCR TV VCR TV QUICK PROGRAMMING POWER STILL SLOW SMARTPICTURE CH VOL MENU TIMER JOG SHTL TURBO TIMER AUDIO MUTE SKIP SEARCH TAPE MANAGER OK STATUS CBL DBS 1 2ABC 3DEF 4 GHI 5 JKL 6 MNO 7PQRS 8 TUV 9WXYZ START STOP DATE VPS PDC DAIL...

Page 66: ...uttons and the FF and REW ind buttons to enter characters then press the OK STATUS button when you have finished the tape title Refer to Entering Characters on the next page If you want to edit the Program Title and Category go to step 6 now If you are finished editing go to step 9 now 66 Tape Manager cont d 1 VCR TV VCR TV QUICK PROGRAMMING POWER STILL SLOW SMARTPICTURE CH VOL MENU TIMER TURBO TI...

Page 67: ...you want appears press the OK STATUS button 9 Press the MENU button Entering Characters Press a Number button repeatedly until you see the character you want Press the FF 4 button or a different Number button to go to the next character space For example refer to the sample below to enter NEWS 7 1 Press the Number 6 MNO button twice to enter N Press the FF 4 button 2 Press the Number 3 DEF button ...

Page 68: ... d TAPE MANAGER EDIT TITLE FIND TITLE FIND BLANK SPACE CHECK MEMORY TAPE MANAGER ON SELECT 9 CONFIRM OK END MENU 1 4 1 VCR TV VCR TV QUICK PROGRAMMING POWER STILL SLOW SMARTPICTURE CH VOL MENU TIMER TURBO TIMER AUDIO MUTE SKIP SEARCH TAPE MANAGER OK STATUS CBL DBS 1 2ABC 3DEF 4 GHI 5 JKL 6 MNO 7PQRS 8 TUV 9WXYZ START STOP DATE VPS PDC DAILY SPEED DBS SAT PLAY REW FF STOP WEEKLY ALT 0 CLEAR SAT 4 T...

Page 69: ...0700P 12 22 00 0017 12 0300P 12 22 00 0032 CAR RACE 12 21 00 0007 SPORTS NE 12 18 00 0006 34 1000P 12 18 00 0018 LOST WORL 12 14 00 SELECT 9 SEARCH OK PAGE 1 4 END MENU FIND TITLE BY TAPE NO BY DATE BY CATEGORY SELECT 9 CONFIRM OK END MENU Tape Manager cont d 69 Sorting by Date 1 Press the VCR button then press the MENU button Press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button to select TAPE MANAG ER then press th...

Page 70: ...back when the selected program is located If no cassette is in the VCR INSERT TAPE 0030 for example appears Insert the correct tape The VCR searches the correct tape and starts playback automatically when the selected program is located MOVIE SPORTS SHOW SERIES NEWS CHILDREN SHOPPING SELECT 9 CONFIRM OK END MENU 70 Tape Manager cont d Sorting by Category 1 Press the VCR button then press the MENU ...

Page 71: ...n and the current tape is ejected Insert the correct tape The VCR searches the cor rect tape and stops the tape a few seconds before the blank space If no cassette is in the VCR INSERT TAPE 0030 for example appears Insert the correct tape The VCR searches the correct tape and stops the tape a few seconds before the blank space BLANK SP 1 10 0036 1 30 SPORTS 1 0028 1 20 09 15 00 0039 1 08 11 23 00 ...

Page 72: ...on about a partic ular tape or program you can erase the information by following the steps below 1 Press the VCR button then press the MENU button Press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button to select TAPE MANAG ER then press the OK STATUS button 2 Press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button to select EDIT TITLE then press the OK STATUS button 1 3 Press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button to select the tape you want to edit...

Page 73: ...ITLE FIND TITLE FIND BLANK SPACE CHECK MEMORY TAPE MANAGER ON SELECT 9 CONFIRM OK END MENU 1 VCR TV VCR TV QUICK PROGRAMMING POWER STILL SLOW SMARTPICTURE CH VOL MENU TIMER JOG SHTL TURBO TIMER AUDIO MUTE SKIP SEARCH TAPE MANAGER OK STATUS CBL DBS 1 2ABC 3DEF 4 GHI 5 JKL 6 MNO 7PQRS 8 TUV 9WXYZ START STOP DATE VPS PDC DAILY SPEED DBS SAT PLAY REW FF STOP WEEKLY OTR REC REC ALT 0 CLEAR SAT REV FWD ...

Page 74: ...do so Details are on pages 26 27 The VCR power will not come on automatically if you insert a tape Timer recordings will take place as scheduled Make sure a tape is in the VCR before you turn on Child Lock Make sure the VCR power is off before the recording s scheduled start time CL will reappear and blink intermittently on the display panel when the timer recording is finished To stop a timer rec...

Page 75: ...r OFF appears beside BLUE BACKGROUND 4 Press the MENU button 2 3 4 VCR SET UP TUNER SET UP INITIAL SET UP TAPE MANAGER SELECT 9 CONFIRM OK END MENU 1 DSPC ON ON SCREEN MODE ON BLUE BACKGROUND ON TIMER REC SPEED MANUAL VIDEO STABILIZER OFF AUDIO OUT HIFI NEXT PAGE SELECT 9 CHANGE 3 END MENU VCR TV VCR TV QUICK PROGRAMMING POWER STILL SLOW SMARTPICTURE CH VOL MENU TIMER JOG SHTL TURBO TIMER AUDIO MU...

Page 76: ...ime counter will reset to 0 00 00 when you insert a cassette To reset the real time counter to 0 00 00 at anytime press the CLEAR button on the remote control Automatic Tracking Adjustment The VCR continually adjusts tracking to give you the best possible picture quality With some recordings however you may get a better picture by adjusting the tracking manually see below Manual Tracking Adjustmen...

Page 77: ...or Cable Box DBS if applicable The supplied cable is a snap on type However you also may use a screw on type if you prefer S VHS a recording format that provides finer quality with better resolution Available on VCRs equipped with S VHS only This is available on the VR1010BP only S VHS Expansion Technology a feature that allows you to record with S VHS format on VHS cassette tapes This is availabl...

Page 78: ...he clock is set Details are on pages 14 18 Finish programming a timer recording at least five minutes before the recording is scheduled to begin If the VCR power is turned off for a timer recording and there isn t a tape in the VCR the r and Cassette Inside lights will blink on the display panel If the record tab on a tape is missing and you turn off the VCR to set a timer recording the VCR will e...

Page 79: ...splay The VCR ejects the tape when the REC ord OTR button is pressed or when the VCR power is turned off to set a timer recording Make sure the tape has a record tab Details are on page 5 The remote control is not available or the remote control will not access the VCR s on screen menu Use the front panel buttons to access the menu You cannot access the TIMER menu using the front panel but tons De...

Page 80: ...hange is available in all countries where the product is officially distributed by Philips Consumer Electronics In countries where Philips Consumer Electronics does not distribute the product the local Philips service organization will attempt to exchange the product although there may be a delay if the appropriate product is not readily available MAKE SURE YOU KEEP Please keep your sales receipt ...

Page 81: ... Form a copy of the original sales receipt and the proper payment in an envelope Do not staple or clip these items together Label the envelope Return Documents Enclosed Place this enve lope in the box with the product 4 Seal the box with packing tape and return the product via United Parcel Service UPS insured and freight pre paid to Philips Consumer Electronics El Paso Recovery Center Suite A 123...

Page 82: ...75 ohms unbalanced Power Requirement 120V AC 60 Hz Power Consumption 27 W for VR1010BP 20 W for VR810BPH Operating Temperature 41 F 5 C to 104 F 40 C Relative Humidity 10 to 80 Weight 10 3 lbs 4 7 kg Dimensions 435 mm x 94 mm x 343 mm Tuner Broadcast Channels VHF 2 13 UHF 14 69 Cable TV Channels 1 125 NOTE Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice 82 Specifications ...

Page 83: ...tomatic 18 manual 17 play 8 button 22 24 29 playback 29 options 62 63 pluscode programming number 38 power button 22 24 74 program review 45 quick programming 40 43 real time counter 21 28 76 rear panel 23 rec ord otr button 22 25 30 34 record tab 5 recording basic 30 one channel watching another 33 remote control buttons 24 25 sensor 22 using 5 repeat playback 62 rerecording 48 reverse searching ...

Page 84: ... SKIP SEARCH TAPE MANAGER OK STATUS CBL DBS 1 2ABC 3DEF 4 GHI 5 JKL 6 MNO 7PQRS 8 TUV 9WXYZ START STOP DATE VPS PDC DAILY SPEED DBS SAT PLAY REW FF STOP WEEKLY OTR REC REC ALT 0 CLEAR SAT REV FWD Remote Control 4835 218 37295 Two AA Batteries 4835 138 17012 VHS Cassette Rewinder M61117 Three Cassette Storage Cases plastic Fits VHS and Beta cassettes M61104 RF Coaxial Cable 75 ohm 4835 321 27302 Th...

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