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Correction

• Aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on

the VCR.

• Avoid all obstacles which may interfere with the signal

path.

• Inspect or replace the batteries. (

P.5)

• Make sure batteries are inserted correctly. (

P.5)

Correction

• Insert the cassette with the window side up and the

record tab facing you.

• Check that a cassette tape is not already inserted. Press

EJECT

 

0.

• Check that the AC power cord is correctly connected to

an AC outlet.

• Check that the record tab on the back of the cassette is

not removed. (

P.12)

Remote Control

The remote control cannot work.

Miscellaneous

A cassette cannot be inserted.

The cassette does not eject.

The cassette ejects when you press 

REC/OTR

, or when

you press 

POWER

 to set timer recording.

General

Mains voltage

AC 110 V – 240 V

Mains frequency

50 Hz/60 Hz

Power consumption

Approx. 14 watts

Ambient temperature

+5° C to +40° C

Relative humidity

10 % to 80 %

Dimensions (WxHxD)

Approx. 360 mm x 94 mm x 277 mm

Mass

Approx. 3.2 kg

Position for use

Horizontal

Video output channel

UHF E36 (adjustable between E28 — E60)

Possible number of TV channel

99

Number of pre-programmable memory blocks

8

Number of days in advance

365 or every day, or every week

Tuner

Aerial input

B/G, D/K, I, SECAM K1

VHF L:

42 MHz — 175 MHz

VHF H:

175 MHz — 470 MHz

UHF:

470 MHz — 870 MHz
CATV

Video

Input (VIDEO IN)

0.5 V(p-p) to 2.0 V(p-p), 75 ohms

Output (VIDEO OUT)

1.0 V(p-p) ±0.2 V(p-p), 75 ohms

Resolution

Better than 230 lines

Signal/noise ratio

Better than 43 dB

Audio

Input (AUDIO IN)

–8 dBs, 50 k ohms (0 dBs=0.775 Vrms)

Output (AUDIO OUT)

–8 dBs, 1 k ohms (0 dBs=0.775 Vrms)

Accessories supplied

Remote control unit
RF coaxial cable
Batteries – R6(SUM-3)/AA (only for checking operations)

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PECIFICATIONS

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Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Summary of Contents for VR210/55

Page 1: ... 13 Repeat Playback 13 Child Lock 13 One Touch Recording OTR 14 Using On Screen Display 14 SmartPicture 14 DSPC 15 Timer Recording 15 Turbo Timer 16 Tape Duplication 18 Operating TV 19 Before Requesting Service 20 Specifications 21 WARNING Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment void the user s authority to operate it Introduction Congratulations on purchasing your new VCR You ...

Page 2: ...r VCR or a camcorder P 18 9 AUDIO input jacks For connecting to the audio output jacks on another VCR or a camcoder P 18 10 STILL PAUSE 8 button Stops the tape during recording pause or playback still picture P 12 P 13 Press again to resume normal recording Press PLAY 3to resume normal playback Activates slow motion picture when pressed for more than 2 seconds during playback P 13 11 COLOUR MODE b...

Page 3: ...g TV select TV mode or Auxiliary mode at TV 4 ALT SPEED button SPEED After pressing the VCR selects the tape speed for recording SP LP or SLP During playback the tape speed is automatically selected SP LP or SLP P 12 ALT For some PHILIPS TV only After pressing TV press this button to go back to the previously selected channel on TV 5 STILL SLOW button During a slow motion picture adjust the playba...

Page 4: ...a recording for 30 minutes to 6 hours long When pressed more than once the shut off time increases in 30 minute intervals P 14 22 CH channel 5 button Before using this button press VCR or TV After pressing VCR changes the channels on the VCR Release at a desired channel After pressing TV changes the channels on the TV Release at a desired channel 23 TIMER button Display the Timer Recording menu P ...

Page 5: ...mpletely you can use this counter reading as an index to find where a programme starts A channel number selected with the TV tuner built in the VCR appears When the external line input is selected L F appears for the front panel jacks or L 1 appears for the rear panel jacks CL appears blinking when child lock mode is engaged P 13 Indicates START time STOP time and channel number during Turbo Timer...

Page 6: ...F coaxial cable supplied Back of TV ANT IN RF OUT CAUTION Do not plug the AC power cords until all connections are completed To watch a picture from this VCR on the TV select UHF E36 channel video channel of this VCR when shipped from the factory If you want to change video channel see Setting the Video Chan nel P 8 VCR to AV TV Connection Using AUDIO VIDEO Cable With this connection you can get b...

Page 7: ...ope ASEAN countries New Zealand 2 For D K For China Russia East Europe 3 For I For Hong Kong South Africa United Kingdom 5 Press OK STATUS The channel number starts flashing on the display 6 Press CH 5 on the VCR to select the channel you have tuned on the TV as the video channel in step 2 A test signal two vertical white bars appears on the TV 7 Press OK STATUS to finish the video channel setting...

Page 8: ...grammed in the VCR tuner If NO TV SIGNALS appears on the TV screen the TV or an antenna is not connected correctly Check the connec tion and press OK STATUS again IMPORTANT The setup and adjustment proce dures explained hereafter are written under the following conditions You have turned on the TV and selected the video channel or external video input You have turned on the VCR Initial Setup For t...

Page 9: ...K STATUS 5 Press PLAY 5or STOP to set the time then press OK STATUS Each time you press PLAY 5or STOP the set time changes by 1 minute intervals If you hold the button the set time changes by 30 minute intervals 6 Press PLAY 5or STOP to set the day and month then press OK STATUS Each time you press PLAY 5or STOP the set date changes by 1 day intervals If you hold the button the set date changes by...

Page 10: ... to another place you may need to tune the VCR tuner again for your new residential area 1 Press VCR 2 Press MENU 3 Press PLAY 5or STOP to select TUNER SET UP then press OK STATUS 4 Press PLAY 5or STOP to select AUTO TUNER SET UP then OK STATUS 5 Press PLAY 5or STOP to select the appropriate TV system BG DK I of your residential area 6 Press OK STATUS Auto programming starts When it ends programme...

Page 11: ... place black bars at the top and the bottom of the TV screen The time counter and remaining tape length will not be correct Recording When using this VCR an index mark is always marked at the beginning of every recording This index marks make it easier for you to search for the beginning of the recordings Make sure The record tab on the cassette is not removed Your VCR TV and antenna are connected...

Page 12: ...d forward the slow motion playback press STILL SLOW To resume playback press PLAY 3 Notes No sound comes out during special effect playbacks If you keep viewing slow motion and still pictures for more than 5 minutes the VCR automatically stops to protect the tape and video heads During special effect playbacks some noise bars will appear on the TV screen Record End Search This function enables you...

Page 13: ...the pause Using On Screen Display You can display the VCR operating status on the TV screen For the information about what you can see on the TV screen see page 9 1Select VCR Set Up Mode 1 Press VCR 2 Press MENU 3 Press PLAY 5or STOP to select VCR SET UP then press OK STATUS The VCR Set Up menu appears 2Select On Screen Mode 1 Press PLAY 5or STOP to select ON SCREEN MODE 2 Press FF 3 Each time you...

Page 14: ... both recording playback as described below For Recording Press REC OTR DURING DSPC DSPC COMPLETED The VCR spends approximately 7 seconds assessing the condition of the tape then begins recording Notes The DSPC system works for SP LP or SLP modes only after a tape has been inserted and the Record mode is first initiated Also it works if the colour mode is changed It does not work during recording ...

Page 15: ...programme once a week at the same day time and length Weekly Recording After a timer recording has taken place Press POWER to turn on the VCR You can operate your VCR normally To stop a started timer recording Press POWER Recording stops and the VCR turns off If it is a Daily or Weekly Recording future recordings will be carried out as programmed ONE TIME PROGRAM PROGRAM 1 CHANNEL START 20 00 STOP...

Page 16: ...me in LP or SLP mode unless enough tape remains for recording in SP mode 1 Press VCR 2 Press MENU 3 Press PLAY 5or STOP to select VCR SET UP then OK STATUS 4 Press PLAY 5or STOP to select TIMER REC SPEED 5 Press FF 3 Each time you press the button the setting changes AUTO Select this to allow the VCR to change the tape speed from SP to LP or SLP when there is not enough tape length remaining MANUA...

Page 17: ...d tab is inserted in the playing VCR playback automati cally starts In this case press the STOP button 2At TV Turn the channel on the TV to your video channel 3Select Line Input Press CH 5or pointing the remote control at this VCR to select the external line input For rear jacks select L 1 on the display or A V IN REAR on the TV screen For front jacks select L F on the display or F A V IN FRONT on...

Page 18: ...the table to the right For example for 02 press 0 then 2 3 Press STOP 7 then release TV The remote control can now operate the TV of the selected code 2Confirm Setting Press POWER pointing the remote control at the TV If the TV turns on or off your setting is completed If not repeat steps above using another code After replacing the batteries You need to reset the manufacturer s code again Note Th...

Page 19: ...g Select your video channel correctly Adjust the tracking slowly in either direction P 13 Adjust the vertical hold control manually on the TV if available Because the VCR playback signal is not as stable as an off the air TV signal the top of your TV screen may be bent or unstable during playback To solve this problem slowly turn the horizontal hold control on your TV to correct the wavy picture I...

Page 20: ...z 60 Hz Power consumption Approx 14 watts Ambient temperature 5 C to 40 C Relative humidity 10 to 80 Dimensions WxHxD Approx 360 mm x 94 mm x 277 mm Mass Approx 3 2 kg Position for use Horizontal Video output channel UHF E36 adjustable between E28 E60 Possible number of TV channel 99 Number of pre programmable memory blocks 8 Number of days in advance 365 or every day or every week Tuner Aerial in...

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