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Setting the language

You have the option of setting one of the dis-
played languages for the on-screen menu
(OSD).

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 

or

and confirm with 

.

4.

4.

Select 'LANGUAGE' with 

or

and confirm with 

.

5.

5.

Select the desired language with

or

.

6.

6.

To end, press 

.

Setting the clock

If the display shows an incorrect time or ' --:-- ',
the time and date must be reset manually.

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 

or

and confirm with 

.

4.

4.

Select 'CLOCK' with

or 

and confirm with 

.

5.

5.

Check the time in 'TIME'. If required, please

change the time with 

.

6.

6.

Check 'DAY', 'MONTH' and 'YEAR' in the
same way.

7.

7.

To end, press 

.

Setting the RF out channel

In some reception locations it is possible that a
TV channel will be sent on the same or similar
frequency as the video recorder.
Result: As soon as the video recorder is
switched on, the reception quality for this or sev-
eral other TV channels will decrease.
The following steps will show you how to change
the pre-set 'transmission' (RF out channel) fre-
quency on the video recorder.

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 

or

and confirm with 

.

4.

4.

Select 'RF OUT' with

or 

and confirm with 

.

5.

5.

Press .

6.

6.

Press ,  or 

to select a

free (not allocated) channel between channel
22 and 69 in your area.

7.

7.

Press 

.

8.

8.

Select 'TV system' with 

or 

.

9.

9.

Choose 'K' or 'G' with 

.

10.

10.

To end, press

.

STATUS/EXIT

FWD

1

B

STOP

C

-

L

PLAY

B

-

K

FWD

1

B

0..9

STOP

C

-

L

PLAY

B

-

K

FWD

1

B

FWD

1

B

STOP

C

-

L

PLAY

B

-

K

FWD

1

B

STOP

C

-

L

PLAY

B

-

K

MENU

STATUS/EXIT

0..9

FWD

1

B

STOP

C

-

L

PLAY

B

-

K

FWD

1

B

STOP

C

-

L

PLAY

B

-

K

MENU

STATUS/EXIT

STOP

C

-

L

PLAY

B

-

K

FWD

1

B

STOP

C

-

L

PLAY

B

-

K

FWD

1

B

STOP

C

-

L

PLAY

B

-

K

MENU

TIME --:--

DATE --/--/--

END=EXIT

What is RF out channel?

This electronic component in the video recorder
allows the device to transmit audio and video
signals via the aerial cable. These signals can
be received on a TV set just like TV channels.

What is RF out channel frequency?

This frequency or channel indicates the channel
on which the audio or video signal is transmit-
ted.

SELECT 

K L

CHOOSE 

B

RF OUT CH     36

TV SYSTEM     K

END=EXIT

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If you cannot get an interference-free picture
and sound, switch the built-in modulator off.

Press 

repeatedly until "--" appears

next to "RF OUT CH" on the TV screen.
Then confirm with 

. In that case,

please connect your VCR to your TV with a
Scart cable.

FWD

1

B

STOP

C

-

L

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Summary of Contents for VR140/58

Page 1: ...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 d...

Page 2: ...ayback press to fast forward the tape while the picture stay on the screen To store or confirm entry in the menu FWD 1 B STOP C L PLAY B K MENU SYSTEM PROG P PROG P STILL 2 REC I CLEAR VCR When tape playback is stopped press to rewind the tape at high speed During playback press to rewind the tape while the picture stay on the screen To return the cursor in the menu Buttons with TV feature To call...

Page 3: ...hese symbols can light up on your video recorder display When you keep your video recorder on When you have put a cassette in the video recorder Display of programme number of the TV channel time RF channel When you record When you have programmed a recording STATUS EXIT CLEAR FWD 1 B STOP C L PLAY B K 0 9 STOP C L PLAY B K MENU Switching on You can switch on the video recorder with the button Aut...

Page 4: ...the other end into the suitable scart sock et on your TV reserved for the video recorder operation see your TV s operating 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 fol lowing picture Then read the paragraph Preparation for us...

Page 5: ...ions 6 6 Select this programme number and manually start the TV s channel search as if you want ed to save a new TV channel until the next screen appears 7 7 Save this programme number setting on your TV for video recorder operation You can find more details in chapter Preparation for use AERIAL R F O U T TV A E R I A L RF OUT R F O U T TV A E R I A L 5 I do not see a Language setting picture Chec...

Page 6: ...L PLAY B K FWD 1 B 0 9 STOP C L PLAY B K FWD 1 B STOP C L PLAY B K FWD 1 B STOP C L PLAY B K FWD 1 B STOP C L PLAY B K MENU STATUS EXIT 0 9 PROG P MENU STOP C L PLAY B K EN 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 hav...

Page 7: ...ete unwanted TV chan nels or those with poor reception 1 1 Switch on the TV set If required select the programme 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 MOVE with or and confirm with 5 5 With or select the saved TV channel that you want to change 6 6 Confirm with 7 7 Move the selected channel with or to the programm...

Page 8: ...e video recorder 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 or and confirm with 4 4 Select RF OUT with or and confirm with 5 5 Press 6 6 Press or to select a free not allocated channel between channel 22 and 69 in your area 7 7 Press 8 8 Select TV system with or 9 9 Choose K or G with 10 10...

Page 9: ...d is switched off This is not a fault in your video recorder PLAY B K STILL 2 PLAY B K FWD 1 B REW0 s STOP EJECT STOP EJECT STOP C L PLAY B K REW FWD STOP PLAY EN 5 Playback DIGITAL STUDIO PICTURE CONTROL Philips has developed a system which produces the best possible playback quality For old and often used video cassettes this system reduces interference For new or high quality cassettes it empha...

Page 10: ...with automatic switch off OTR One Touch Recording 1 1 Insert a cassette 2 2 Use to select the pro gramme number you want to record 3 3 Press 4 4 Each time you press you will add 30 minutes to the recording time 5 5 Stop recording with Preventing accidental erasing All cassettes except rental and pre recorded cassettes have a security tab on the back of the cassette To prevent recording over import...

Page 11: ... 3 3 Select RECORD SETUP using or and confirm with 4 4 Select the required recording speed with 5 5 To end press STATUS EXIT FWD 1 B FWD 1 B STOP C L PLAY B K MENU SELECT K L CHOOSE B RECORD SPEED SP END EXIT SP LP SP StandardPlay normal recording speed offers the usual first class picture quality LP LongPlay half recording speed double record ing time 6 hours can be recorded on a 3 hour cas sette...

Page 12: ...elect the pro gramme number for the video recorder 2 2 Press The main menu will appear 3 3 Select TIMER with or Then press 4 4 Select TIMER LIST with or and confirm with 5 5 Select timer block with 6 6 To cancel the recording press 7 7 To end press 8 8 Switch off with How to change a programmed recording TIMER 1 1 Switch on the TV If required select the pro gramme number for the video recorder 2 2...

Page 13: ...t recorded when copying videocassettes 1 1 Switch on the TV set If required select the programme number for the video recorder 2 2 Press The main menu will appear 3 3 Select VCR SET UP with or and confirm with 4 4 Select STATUS DISPLAY with or 5 5 Select ON or OFF with 6 6 To end press STATUS EXIT FWD 1 B STOP C L PLAY B K FWD 1 B STOP C L PLAY B K MENU SYSTEM SYSTEM SELECT K L CHOOSE B STATUS DIS...

Page 14: ...nd confirm with 4 4 Select AUTO STANDBY using or 5 5 Select OFF no automatic switch off or ON automatic switch off with 6 6 To end press Clock Display This function allows you to switch the VCR dis play off It is useful in case you feel disturbed by the display brightness while watching TV in a dark room It also reduces the power consump tion 1 1 Switch on the TV If required select the pro gramme ...

Page 15: ... may be caused by the following reasons Your video recorder does not respond to any button being pressed There is no power supply check the power supply A programmed recording is currently being made if desired cancel the programmed recording Please see the section How to check or delete a programmed recording in chapter Programming a recording There is a technical problem disconnect from the main...

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