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VP115CAT

Video Cassette Player
Owner’s Manual

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Congratulations on purchasing this Philips product.
We’ve included everything you need to get started.
If you have any problems, Philips Representatives can
help you get the most from your new product by explaining:
• Hookups,
• First Time Setup, and
• Feature Operation.
Do not attempt to return this product to the store.

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1-800-531-0039

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Page 1: ... everything you need to get started If you have any problems Philips Representatives can help you get the most from your new product by explaining Hookups First Time Setup and Feature Operation Do not attempt to return this product to the store For fast help call us first 1 800 531 0039 Thank you for making Philips a part of your home ...

Page 2: ... au fond t s For Customer Use Enter below the Serial No which is located on the rear of the cabinet Retain this infor mation for future reference Model No ________________ Serial No ________________ Know these safetysymbols Visit our World Wide Web Site at http www philips com Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to the family Dear PHILIPS product owner Thank you for your confidence in PHI...

Page 3: ...e humidity is high When moisture accumulates in your VCP the POWER light will blink on the VCP and the symbol will appear on the TV screen If you try to play a tape in a VCP in which moisture has accumulated the tape and the VCP could be damaged If the POWER light is blinking keep the VCP power on but do not play a tape for at least two hours When the POWER light stops blinking it is safe to play ...

Page 4: ...ith a Stereo TV 10 Mobile Connections 11 Description of Controls Remote Control Buttons 12 Display Panel 13 Front Panel 14 Rear Panel 15 Operations Playing 16 Repeat Playback 17 Picture Control 18 Playback Options 19 Automatic Operation Features 20 Information You May Need Glossary 21 Helpful Hints 22 23 Limited Warranty 24 25 Specifications 26 Index 27 Accessories 28 ...

Page 5: ...s will require replacement eventually Only an authorized service center should perform this service VCP Maintenance 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 20 mins SLP super long play 8 hrs 6 hrs 3 hrs Types of Video Cassette Tapes Tape Speeds The chart below shows the playback time for three types of video casse...

Page 6: ...10 To use the VCP in an automobile go to page 11 75Ω ANT CABLE OR 75Ω ANT CABLE 1 Disconnect the antenna or cable from your TV 2 Connect the antenna or cable to the ANT enna IN jack of your VCP ANT IN ANT OUT AUDIO CH3 CH4 VIDEO OUTPUT DC 13 2V OR ANT IN ANT OUT CH3 CH4 ANTENNA IN Jack on back of TV Cable 75 ohm Antenna Indoor Outdoor 300 ohm Back of VCP Cable 75 ohm Antenna Indoor Outdoor 300 ohm...

Page 7: ... 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 VCP to CH3 or CH4 whichever channel is not used or least used in your area To operate your VCP with your TV set the TV to the same channel For example when playing a tape if the CH3 CH4 switch is set to CH3 the TV should ...

Page 8: ... IN Jack Watching TV with the VCP Off 1 Turn off the VCP power 2 Turn on the TV and set it to the Cable Box output channel channel 3 or 4 3 Turn on the Cable Box and select the channel you want to watch at the Cable Box You can not select channels at the TV Playing a Tape 1 Set the TV to channel 3 or 4 whichever channel the CH3 CH4 switch on the VCP is set to 2 Turn on the VCP or insert a tape if ...

Page 9: ... Box and select the channel you want to watch at the Cable Box Playing a Tape 1 Make sure the Cable Box is on the same channel as the VCP s CH3 CH4 switch 2 Set the TV to the Cable Box output channel channel 3 or 4 3 Turn on the VCP or insert a tape if necessary Press the PLAY button to play the tape Details are on page 16 1 Connect a Cable signal to the VCP s ANT enna IN Jack 3 Use a second RF co...

Page 10: ...k on the back of the VCP Then connect the other end of the audio cable to the AUDIO IN Jack on your TV If your TV has Right and Left AUDIO IN Jacks you must use a Y splitter audio cable as illustrated to deliver audio to the TV s left and right channels 4 Turn on your TV making sure it is in Line Input mode Your TV manual may refer to this as an Auxiliary In or Audio Video In channel Please refer ...

Page 11: ...he cigarette lighter jack before you unplug it from the VCP You must disconnect the car battery cord from the VCP before you can use standard AC electrical power If the vehicle s engine is off there will not be enough electrical voltage to operate the VCP Unplug the car battery cord from the cigarette lighter jack when you have finished using the VCP Helpful Hints 5 Connect the TV to a DC power so...

Page 12: ...20 Press to remove vertical jitter in a Still picture Details are on page 19 EJECT Button Press to eject the tape PLAY Button Press to play a tape Also press to release Search mode or Still mode and return to normal playback Details are on page 19 REW ind Button When tape playback is stopped press to rewind the tape at high speed During tape playback press to rewind the tape while the picture stay...

Page 13: ... CONTROL AUTO REPEAT F FWD PLAY REW Cassette Compartment Insert a tape here VCP Display Panel Information about VCP operations appears here POWER Light This light indicates the power is on When moisture has accumulated in your VCP this light will blink Details are on page 16 AUTO REPEAT Light This light indicates Repeat Playback is active Details are on page 17 ...

Page 14: ... to eject the tape F FWD Fast Forward Button When tape playback is stopped press to fast forward the tape at high speed During tape playback press to fast forward the tape while the picture stays on the screen Details are on page 19 AUTO REPEAT Button Press to make the VCP play a tape over and over Press again to cancel Repeat Playback Details are on page 17 PICT ure CONTROL Button Press to change...

Page 15: ...ble Box Details are on pages six nine VIDEO OUTPUT Jack Use a video cable not supplied to connect this jack to the Video In jack of a TV camcorder VCR or moni tor Details are on page 10 AC Power Cord Connect to a standard AC outlet to supply power to the VCP Make sure the car battery cord is disconnected from the VCP AUDIO OUTPUT Jack Use an audio cable not supplied to connect this jack to the Aud...

Page 16: ...d the VCP could be damaged If the POWER light is blinking keep the VCP power on but do not play a tape for at least two hours When the POWER light stops blinking it is safe to play a tape Helpful Hints 3 1 2 4 5 6 Insert a tape in the VCP Turn on the TV Set it to channel 3 or 4 0 12 34 PLAY REWIND FAST FORWARD EJECT STOP Status Symbols Real time Tape Counter A status symbol and the real time tape ...

Page 17: ...AUTO REPEAT light will appear on the VCP display panel When a tape reaches the end the VCP will rewind it and start playback again and again 2 To cancel Repeat Playback press the AUTO REPEAT button again The AUTO REPEAT light will go off If you press the AUTO REPEAT but ton to start Repeat Playback when playback is stopped playback will start automatically The AUTO REPEAT light will appear Helpful...

Page 18: ...LAY 1 During tape playback press the PICT ure CONTROL button on the front of the VCP or the remote control to change the picture quality of tapes You can select SOFT SHARP or NORMAL 2 To turn off the Picture Control feature press the PICT ure CONTROL button repeatedly until NORMAL appears NORMAL SOFT SHARP ...

Page 19: ...tton Viewing a Still Picture 1 During tape playback press the STILL button A still pic ture will appear on the screen Tapes recorded in SLP Super Long Play will show the clearest still picture 2 Each time you press the STILL button the noise bars will change position on the screen The tape also will advance slightly If a still picture vibrates vertically stabilize it by pressing the TRACKING o p b...

Page 20: ... The VCP will not operate this way if Repeat Playback is activated Details are on page 17 Tape Eject You can eject a tape with the VCP power on or off but the VCP power cord must be plugged in Automatic Tracking Adjustment The VCP has automatic tracking adjustment which gives you the best possible picture quality With some recordings however you may get a better picture using the manual tracking c...

Page 21: ...me a single still picture Remote Control the small electronic unit that came with your VCP allows you to operate your VCP from a distance RF coaxial cable The black cable supplied with your VCP Use it to connect your VCP to your TV or Cable Box The supplied cable is a snap on type However you may use a screw on type if you prefer Special Effects forward and reverse searching viewing a still pictur...

Page 22: ...es in the remote control page five You can not watch TV programs normally Check the connections between the VCP your TV the Cable Box if applicable and the antenna cable pages six 10 Turn off the VCP power You can not insert a tape in the VCP Insert the tape window side up with the record tab facing you Make sure a tape isn t already in the VCP by pressing the STOP EJECT button on the VCP or the E...

Page 23: ...opyright owners If you play a tape that is a recording of a copyright protected program the picture may not be clear The picture may be dark or dim or the brightness of the picture may fluctuate Avoid playing copies of copyright protected programs This VCP incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of cer tain U S patents and other intellectual property rights ...

Page 24: ...hilips 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 or other document showing proof of date of purchase Attach it to the owner s manual ...

Page 25: ...l 1 800 531 0039 3 Put the completed Exchange Form a copy of the original sales receipt and the proper payment amount into an envelope DO NOT SEND CASH Do not staple or clip these items together Label the envelope Return Documents Enclosed Place this envelope 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 pa...

Page 26: ...al Channel 3 or 4 switchable 75 ohms unbalanced Power Requirement AC 120V 10 60Hz 5 DC 13 2V 10 Power Consumption AC 12W DC 10W Operating Temperature 41 F 5 C to 104 F 40 C Relative Humidity 10 to 80 Weight 4 4 lbs 2 0 kg Dimensions 11 W x 3 5 8 H x 9 27 32 D 280 mm x 92mm x 250mm NOTE Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice ...

Page 27: ... 11 with a cable box 8 9 with a stereo tv 10 without a cable box 6 7 long play 5 19 lp 5 19 pict ure control button 12 14 picture control 18 play button 12 14 playback features 17 20 playing a tape 16 power button 12 14 cord 15 light 13 rear panel 15 remote control buttons 12 using 5 remote sensor 5 14 repeat playback 17 rew ind button 12 14 rf coaxial cable 6 9 safety precautions 3 searching 19 s...

Page 28: ...ndrew Johnson Highway P O Box 555 Jefferson City TN 37760 1 800 851 8885 VHS Cassette Rewinder M61117 Three Cassette Storage Cases plastic Fits VHS and Beta cassettes M61104 Six High grade VHS T 120 Cassettes MHG1206 Monaural Audio and Video Cables 6 feet Color coded for easy connection M61103 RF Coaxial Cable 75 ohm 4835 323 27011 PO WE R EJ EC T PL AY RE W FF ST OP ST ILL TR AC KIN G PIC T CO NT...

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