Philips VRA999 Owner'S Manual Download

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4 Table of Contents

Setting Up Your VCR

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Before Using Your VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Hookups without a Cable Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7

Hookups with a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9

Installing/Removing the Lithium Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Turning on Your VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-12

Automatic Channel Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-14

Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15-19

Daylight-Savings Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Language Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Description of Controls

Remote Control Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22-23

Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

On-Screen Status Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Setting the Remote Control to Operate a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Setting the Remote Control to Operate a Cable Box/DBS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Basic Operations

Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Recording

S-VHS Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

S-VHS ET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

One-Touch Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Recording One Channel/Watching Another . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Setting Up the VCR Plus+ Programming System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36-37

Timer Recording with the VCR Plus+ Programming System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38-39

Quick Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40-43

Timer Recording Speed Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Connecting the Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Setting the Controller to Operate a Cable Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46-47

Setting the Controller to Operate a DBS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48-49

Rerecording (Tape Duplication) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Playing

Index Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Multi-Channel Television Sound System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52-53

Hi-Fi Stereo Tape Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Video Stabilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

SmartPicture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Playback Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57-58

Additional Features

Child Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Blue Background . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Automatic Operation Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Information You May Need

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Helpful Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64-65

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Summary of Contents for VRA999

Page 1: ...Video Cassette Recorder VRA999 Owner s Manual Important Return your Warranty Registration Card within 10 days See why inside ...

Page 2: ...ng service networks in the industry What s more your purchase guarantees you ll receive all the information 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: ...nding in particular specifying that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as possible Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Welcome to your VCR owner ...

Page 4: ...ng 30 Recording 31 Recording S VHS Recording 32 S VHS ET 33 One Touch Recording 34 Recording One Channel Watching Another 35 Setting Up the VCR Plus Programming System 36 37 Timer Recording with the VCR Plus Programming System 38 39 Quick Programming 40 43 Timer Recording Speed Setting 44 Connecting the Controller 45 Setting the Controller to Operate a Cable Box 46 47 Setting the Controller to Ope...

Page 5: ...l Hints VCR Maintenance 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 performance Your VCR has an automatic head cleaner but the video heads eventually will require cleaning or replacement Only an authorized service center should perform this service Er...

Page 6: ...wn below If you have a Cable Box or a Direct Broadcast System please refer to pages 8 9 After you hook up the VCR and install the lithium battery please go to page 11 to turn on the VCR 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 ANT enna IN Jack on the back of the VCR Cable 75 ohm An...

Page 7: ...ack 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 supplied 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 example when playing a tape if the CH3 CH4 sw...

Page 8: ...at the Cable Box DBS 1 2 There are two ways to connect your Cable 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 Timer recordings are programmed differently Set the TV and the VCR to the Cable Bo...

Page 9: ...t the TV to the Cable Box DBS output channel 03 or 04 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 c...

Page 10: ... Press a lithium battery into the compartment with the plus side facing out To remove the lithium battery push the latch A downward using a pointed non metallic object 4 Replace the battery compartment cover Lithium Battery Warning The lithium battery may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated CAUTION Risk of fire explosion and burns Do not recharge disassemble heat above 100 C or in...

Page 11: ... on the TV Set it to channel 3 or 4 whichever the CH3 CH4 switch on the back of the VCR is set to The menu shown below will appear 3 Press the PLAY 8 button or the STOP 9 button to select the on screen display language 2 Turn on the TV 4 Press the FF OK button The menu shown below will appear SELECT 9 A ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS MAKE SELECTION OR PUSH OK TO CONTINUE CABLE BOX CONTROLLER OFF AOFF CH...

Page 12: ...SH OK KEY OR FOR PLAY ONLY PUSH STOP Auto or may appear on the display panel until the clock is set After you connect the antenna cable signal to the VCR and connect the VCR to a power source the clock may set itself automatically The current time may appear on the VCR display panel If you do not want to set up channels now press the STOP 9 button at step 6 TUNER NOT SET will appear on the screen ...

Page 13: ...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 The two Line Input modes will always be stored in the VCR s memory at channel 00 To select A V IN FRONT or A V IN REAR press 0 then press the CH annel 8 9 button so that L F appears on the display panel for A V IN FRONT or L I appears on the displ...

Page 14: ... to add or delete all the channels you wish 6 Press the EXIT STATUS button Programming of the last channel you selected will appear on the screen 1 Press the VCR button then press the MENU button SELECT 9 CHOOSE OK A CABLE ANTENNA CABLE AUTO CH PROGRAMMING ADD DELETE CH TO END PUSH EXIT SELECT 9 124 DELETED 125 DELETED 01 DELETED 02 ADDED 03 ADDED TO ADD DELETE PUSH OK TO END PUSH EXIT SELECT 9 CH...

Page 15: ... the steps on pages 15 16 To use Time Zone Selection go to page 17 To use Manual PBS Channel Selection go to page 18 To use Automatic PBS Channel Selection go to page 19 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 FF OK button CABLE BOX USERS SET CLOCK MANUALLY will appear briefly 2 Press the PLAY 8 or ST...

Page 16: ... OFF you may set D S T to ON or OFF only For more information please see page 20 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 FF OK button TIME 10 45AM DATE 01 01 99...

Page 17: ... appear on the display panel when the VCR power is on Helpful Hints 3 Press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button to select CLOCK then press the FF OK 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 FF OK button repeatedly to select AUTO CLOCK then press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button to set AUTO CLO...

Page 18: ... to select INITIAL SET UP then press the FF OK button TIME AM DATE 01 01 99 AUTO CLOCK ON PBS CH AUTO D S T AUTO TIME ZONE AUTO TO SET PUSH 9 THEN OK TO END PUSH EXIT 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 p...

Page 19: ...edly to select AUTO CLOCK 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 FF OK button TIME AM DATE 01 01 99 AUTO CLOCK ON PBS CH AUTO D S T AUTO TIME ZONE AUTO TO SET PUSH 9 THEN OK TO END PUSH EXIT 7 An on screen message will ask you to turn off the VCR Pre...

Page 20: ...ect D S T SELECT 9 CHOOSE OK A CLOCK LANGUAGE ENGLISH VCR PLUS CH CABLE BOX DBS RECEIVER TO END PUSH EXIT 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 FF OK button TIME 10 45AM DATE 01 01 99 FRIDAY AUTO CLOCK ON PBS CH AUTO D S T AUTO TIME ZONE AUTO TO SET PUSH 9 THEN OK TO END PUSH EXIT 7 If you set the AUTO CLOCK to...

Page 21: ...utton repeatedly so that the English menu appears 5 Press the EXIT STATUS 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 FF OK button SELECT 9 CHOOSE OK A VCR SET UP TUNER SET UP INITIAL SET UP TO END PUSH EXIT SELECT 9 CHOOSE OK A CLOCK LANGUAGE ENGLISH VCR PLUS CH CABLE BOX DBS RECEIVER TO END PUSH...

Page 22: ...emote Control Buttons TV Button Press this button before pressing other TV operation buttons CBL DBS Button Press this button before pressing Cable Box DBS operation buttons PLAY 8 Button When operating the VCR press to play a tape Also press to release Slow Still or Search mode and to return to normal playback Details are on page 57 Press to select an item in the VCR menu For some PHILIPS or PHIL...

Page 23: ...ing channels at the TV or to watch one program while recording another Details are on page 35 The VCR light will not appear when the VCR is in TV position After pressing the TV button press this button to select TV mode or Auxiliary mode at the TV This may not affect all TV brands SPEED Button Press to select the recording speed SP or SLP Details are on pages 31 39 41 and 62 EXIT STATUS Button Pre...

Page 24: ...rent time when the clock is set the real time counter and the current channel number During tape playback press the EXIT STATUS button repeatedly to see the real time counter or the current time If a dash appears to the right of the clock when the VCR power is off Child Lock is activated Details are on page 59 Line Input Mode When L F appears on the display panel you have selected A V IN FRONT You...

Page 25: ...ay a tape Press to release Slow Still or Search mode and return to normal playback Details are on page 57 STOP EJECT Button Press once to stop the tape When tape playback is stopped press to eject the tape Jog Dial Shuttle Ring Turn the Jog Dial for frame by frame tape playback Turn the Shuttle Ring in either direction for forward or reverse searching of a tape Details are on page 58 OK Button Pre...

Page 26: ...m here Details are on pages 50 and 53 CH3 CH4 Switch Set to channel 3 or 4 to use your TV with your VCR Set your TV to the same channel Details are on pages 6 9 AC Power Cord Connect to a wall outlet 120V to supply power to the VCR RF OUT Jack Use the supplied RF coaxial cable to connect this jack to the ANTENNA IN Jack on your TV or to the IN Jack on your Cable Box DBS if applicable Details are o...

Page 27: ...ear 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 to stop playback some of the contents of the status display will appear for five seconds After five seconds only the counter will remain on the screen ON SCREEN MODE OFF No status display will ...

Page 28: ...our TV turns on or off try the CH annel 8 9 button If your remote control operates the TV you re finished If your TV doesn t turn on or off or if the CH annel 8 9 button doesn t work go to step 2 2 Find the brand of your TV on the list below and remember 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 exam...

Page 29: ...D 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 05 16 24 TOCOM 01 04 16 UNIK...

Page 30: ...ollow 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 of the VCR is set to 3 If playback does not start automatically press the PLAY 8 button The 3 light will appear on the VCR display panel 5 Press the REW ind button to rewind the tape Turn on the TV 1 Insert a tape 2 5 3 6 4 4 Press the STOP 9 button to stop playback V...

Page 31: ...f the VCR go to step 5 If the VCR light does not appear press the VCR TV button once 5 Press the 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 62 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 start recording The light will...

Page 32: ...r STOP 9 button to select S VHS MODE on the second page of the VCR SET UP menu then press the FF OK button Each time you press the FF OK 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 EXIT STATUS button SELECT 9 CHOOSE OK A ON SCREEN MODE ON BLUE BACKGROUND ON ...

Page 33: ...gular VHS recordings S VHS ET recordings also can be played on an S VHS VCR or a VHS VCR equipped with SQPB S VHS QUASI 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...

Page 34: ...until REC appears in the upper left corner of the TV screen REC will not appear on the screen if ON SCREEN MODE is set to OFF Details are on page 27 The light will remain on the display 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...

Page 35: ... TV press the TV button then use the CH annel 8 9 button to select the channel you want to watch at 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 VCR display panel 6 Press the VCR button 7 Press the VCR TV button to put the VCR in VCR position The VCR light will appear on...

Page 36: ...he VCR with your local channel information 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 03 or 04 the...

Page 37: ...ess the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button repeatedly or press the Number buttons so that the arrow appears beside the VCR Plus channel number you need Press the FF OK button 8 Press the EXIT STATUS button 2Examine the lists on page 36 SET VCR PLUS CH VCR PLUS CABLE TV 98 99 01 02 03 SELECT 9 OR ENTER VCR CH NO THEN PUSH OK TO END PUSH EXIT 7 While the space for the Cable TV channel is flashing press the PLA...

Page 38: ...are on pages 36 37 When you use a Cable Box DBS timer recordings are programmed differently Read pages 8 9 before proceeding 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 programming number of the program you wish to record This number is ...

Page 39: ... recording s stop time press the Number 2 STOP or Number 5 STOP button at step 6 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 the program daily press the Number 8 DAILY button so that DAILY PROGRAM appears at the top of the screen The VCR wil...

Page 40: ...cable to VCR to TV hookup 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 03 or 04 Set the Cable Box DBS to the channel you want to record and 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 The Controller ...

Page 41: ...SH EXIT ONE TIME PROGRAM PROGRAM 1 CHANNEL 12 START 08 00 PM STOP 10 00 PM REC SPEED SLP DATE SET DAILY 8 OR WEEKLY 9 TO END PUSH EXIT ONE TIME PROGRAM PROGRAM 1 CHANNEL 12 START 08 00 PM STOP 10 00 PM REC SPEED SLP DATE SET DAILY 8 OR WEEKLY 9 TO END PUSH EXIT 5 4 6 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 playba...

Page 42: ...k ONE TIME PROGRAM PROGRAM 1 CHANNEL 12 START 08 00 PM STOP 10 00 PM REC SPEED SLP DATE 07 31 99 SATURDAY SET DAILY 8 OR WEEKLY 9 TO END PUSH EXIT 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 button the date changes quickly The day of the week will appear automatically You ca...

Page 43: ... FF OK button repeatedly to review all programmed timer recordings Or press the REW ind button to return to the previous screen SELECT 9 CHOOSE OK A VCR PLUS QUICK PROGRAMMING PROGRAM REVIEW TO END PUSH EXIT PR CH START STOP DATE 1 12 08 00P 10 00 07 31 2 36 10 00A 10 45D 08 01 3 24 11 30P 01 00 08 10 4 45 03 00P 03 15W 10 15 5 6 7 8 NEXT END EXIT ONE TIME PROGRAM PROGRAM 1 CHANNEL 12 START 08 00 ...

Page 44: ...ture press the FF OK button so that MANUAL appears beside TIMER REC SPEED 4 Press the EXIT STATUS button SELECT 9 CHOOSE OK A VCR SET UP TUNER SET UP INITIAL SET UP TO END PUSH EXIT Approximately 110 minutes Approximately 30 minutes Follow the steps below to set TIMER REC SPEED to AUTO SP SLP 2 3 1 4 Some distortion may appear on the tape when the tape speed changes Helpful Hint VCR TV VCR TV QUIC...

Page 45: ...channels at the DBS during timer recordings 1 Connect the Cable Box DBS to the VCR as shown below For more information please read page 8 Or refer to the owner s manual of your Cable Box DBS SUPER VHS ET SUPER VHS ET FO R W D R E W I N D REC OTR MENU EXIT OK S VHS ET VCR TV lingual ON SCREEN DISPLAY POWER SMARTPICTURE VRA 999 S VHS HI FI STEREO CHANNEL PLAY PAUSE STILL STOP EJECT 8 4 0 6 15dB NORM...

Page 46: ...ress the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button to select INITIAL SET UP then press the FF OK button 4 Press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button to select CABLE BOX then press the FF OK button 46 Setting the Controller to Operate a Cable Box 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 TO SET PUSH 9 TO TEST PUSH OK TO END PUSH EXIT 3 5 ...

Page 47: ...then press the FF OK button Repeat steps 6 7 using a different code for your brand if available 8 Press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button to select YES then press the FF OK 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 Setting the Controller to Operate a Cable Box cont d 47 6 8 ARCHER 01 05 17 CABLETENNA 01 17 CABLEVIE...

Page 48: ...press the FF OK button 4 Press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button to select DBS RECEIVER then press the FF OK button 5 Press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button to select the output channel of your DBS receiver then press the FF OK button The display shown below will appear If DBS RECEIVER USERS SET CLOCK MANUALLY appears follow steps 4 8 on page 16 then go to step 6 on page 49 DBS RECEIVER CONTROLLER OFF A OFF ...

Page 49: ...s to channel 205 go to step 8 If the Cable Box doesn t change to channel 205 press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button to select NO then press the FF OK button Repeat steps 6 7 using a different code for your brand if available If the DBS doesn t change to channel 205 the Controller will not operate your DBS Press the EXIT STATUS button DBS RECEIVER CONTROL IS OFF will appear on the screen briefly 8 Press...

Page 50: ...the connections shown then follow steps 1 6 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 no...

Page 51: ...the index code is reached tape playback will begin automatically NOTE You may press an INDEX button repeatedly to skip over multiple recordings For example if you want to fast forward past four recordings press the INDEX button four times INDEX 4 will appear in the bottom right corner of the screen The index codes will count down on the screen as the search progresses ON SCREEN MODE can not be set...

Page 52: ... in stereo you can program your VCR to 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 53 To playback this type of program follow the steps on page 54 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 VC...

Page 53: ...e a video cable to connect the VCR s VIDEO OUT Jack to the TV s VIDEO IN Jack Use audio cables to connect the VCR s AUDIO OUT Jacks to the Stereo s AUDIO IN Jacks OR if you have a single speaker TV use an RF coaxial cable to connect the VCR s RF 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 signal to the VCR s A...

Page 54: ...ton then press the MENU button 2 Press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button to select VCR SET UP then press the FF OK button 3 Press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button to select AUDIO OUT on the first page of the VCR SET UP menu then press the FF OK button so that HIFI appears beside AUDIO OUT SELECT 9 CHOOSE OK A VCR SET UP TUNER SET UP INITIAL SET UP TO END PUSH EXIT 2 3 5 1 4 VCR TV VCR TV QUICK PROGRAMMING PO...

Page 55: ...then press the FF OK button 3 Press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button to select VIDEO STABILIZER on the first page of the VCR SET UP menu then press the FF OK button so that ON appears beside VIDEO STABILIZER SELECT 9 CHOOSE OK A VCR SET UP TUNER SET UP INITIAL SET UP TO END PUSH EXIT 1 4 2 3 VCR TV VCR TV QUICK PROGRAMMING POWER STILL SLOW EJECT CH VOL EXIT STATUS TIMER JOG SHTL SMARTPICTURE INDEX AUDI...

Page 56: ...L 1 NATURAL 1 Press the VCR button then press the SMARTPICTURE button The current setting will appear on the screen for about five seconds NATURAL This is generally the preferred setting DISTINCT Choose to emphasize details in the picture SOFT Choose to soften the picture SHARP Choose to emphasize the edge of the picture VCR TV VCR TV QUICK PROGRAMMING POWER STILL SLOW EJECT CH VOL EXIT STATUS TIM...

Page 57: ...tape is recorded in SP or SLP speed You may press and hold the FF OK button or the REW ind button for a fast forward or reverse picture search When you release the button normal playback will resume Helpful Hints 2 To return to playback press the PLAY 8 button Viewing a Still Picture Viewing a Slow Motion Picture 1 During tape playback press and hold the STILL SLOW button for three seconds The tap...

Page 58: ... rotated the faster the search speed Releasing the ring stops the picture in the Still mode 4 Press the PLAY 8 button to release the Still mode The Jog Shuttle Light goes off after 60 seconds if no buttons are pressed You can use the Shuttle Ring Jog Dial on the VCR in the same manner as the Shuttle Ring Jog Dial on the remote control Helpful Hints 3 2 4 1 VCR TV VCR TV QUICK PROGRAMMING POWER STI...

Page 59: ...on on the remote control for more than seven seconds until a dash appears to the right of the clock on the display panel The power will turn off The dash will appear on the display panel The remote control will still operate your TV or Cable Box DBS if you have set it to do so Details are on pages 28 29 The VCR power may come on briefly if you insert a tape However the power will shut off again in...

Page 60: ...n to select VCR SET UP then press the FF OK button 3 Press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button to select BLUE BACKGROUND on the first page of the VCR SET UP menu then press the FF OK repeatedly so that ON or OFF appears beside BLUE BACKGROUND 4 Press the EXIT STATUS button 2 3 4 SELECT 9 CHOOSE OK A VCR SET UP TUNER SET UP INITIAL SET UP TO END PUSH EXIT 1 VCR TV VCR TV QUICK PROGRAMMING POWER STILL SLOW ...

Page 61: ... the VCR power turned off Counter Reset The real time 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 tra...

Page 62: ...pplied with your VCR Use it to connect your VCR to your TV 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 picture quality with better resolution Available on VCRs equipped with S VHS only S VHS Expansion Technology a feature that allows you to record with S VHS format on VHS cas...

Page 63: ... Power Consumption 22 W Operating Temperature 41 F 5 C to 104 F 40 C Relative Humidity 10 to 80 Weight 10 2 lbs 4 6 kg Dimensions 17 1 8 W x 3 11 16 H x 13 9 16 D 435 mm x 94 mm x 343 2 mm Tuner Broadcast Channels VHF 2 13 UHF 14 69 Cable TV Channels Midband A 1 Superband J W Hyperband A 5 A 1 Special Channel 5A Ultraband 37 94 100 125 NOTE Designs and specifications are subject to change without ...

Page 64: ...e VCR Make sure the tape has a record tab Details are on page 5 Make sure the VCR power is off Make sure the clock is set Details are on pages 15 19 The VCR may not perform or continue a timer recording if a power interruption of more than 10 minutes occurs without backup battery power even if the power comes back on If timer recordings are lost should appear on the display panel But even if you d...

Page 65: ...n pages 6 9 Line Input mode is selected If you accidentally enter Line Input mode L 1 or L F will appear on the display panel use the CH annel 8 9 button or the Number buttons to select another channel Multi Channel Television Sound System You can only receive and record in stereo or second audio programs that are broadcast in stereo or second audio You can only play in stereo or second audio tape...

Page 66: ...able in all countries where the product is officially distributed by Philips Consumer Electronics Company In countries where Philips Consumer Electronics Company does not distribute the product the local Philips service organization will attempt to provide service although there may be a delay if the appropriate spare parts and technical manual s are not readily available MAKE SURE YOU KEEP Please...

Page 67: ...nel 8 9 62 pause still button 25 pbs channel selection automatic 19 manual 18 play button 22 25 30 playback 30 options 57 58 pluscode programming number 38 power button 22 25 program review 43 quick programming 40 43 real time counter 27 61 rear panel 26 rec ord otr button 22 25 31 34 record tab 5 recording basic 31 one channel watching another 35 remote control buttons 22 23 sensor 24 using 5 rep...

Page 68: ...Q U IC K PR O G R AM M IN G ST AR T DB S ST OP DA ILY DA TE W EE KL Y C H VO L R EW FF O K VC R T V 7 I ND EX 7 AU DIO M UT E 1 4 7 SP EE D 2 5 8 0 3 6 9 CL EA R R EC O TR Remote Control 4835 218 37258 Two AA Batteries 4835 138 17012 VHS Cassette Rewinder M61117 Three Cassette Storage Cases plastic Fits VHS and Beta cassettes M61104 Six High grade VHS T 120 Cassettes MHG1206 This owner s manual is...

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