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This video recorder is used for the recording and playback of VHS videocassettes.
Cassettes with the VHS-C label (VHS cassettes for camcorders) may only be used with
a suitable adapter.

We hope you enjoy your new video recorder

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EN

Thank you

for buying a Philips video recorder. This video recorder is one of the most sophisticated

and easy-to-use video recorders (VCR) on the market. Please take the time to read this operating
manual before using your video recorder. It contains important information and notes regarding opera-
tion. The video recorder should 

not be turned on immediately after transportation

from a cold to a

hot area or vice versa, or in conditions of extreme humidity. Wait at least 

three hours

after transport-

ing the device. The video recorder needs this time in order to become acclimatised to its new environ-
ment (temperature, air humidity, etc.).

VR140/58

3103 166 33581
0VMN03621/HE273ED

PAL

Important notes regarding operation

Danger: High voltage!
Do not remove the top cover as there is a
risk of an electrical shock!

The video recorder does not contain any com-
ponents that can be repaired by the customer.
Please leave all maintenance work for qualified
personnel.

As soon as the video recorder is connected to
the power supply, there are some components
that are in constant operation. To switch off the
video recorder completely you must disconnect
it from the power supply.

Make sure that air can circulate freely through
the ventilation slots 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 do not place any for-
eign objects within the openings or ventilation
slots.

These operating instructions have been printed
on non-polluting paper.

Deposit old batteries at the appropriate collec-
tion points.

Please make use of the facilities available in
your country for disposing of the packaging of
the video recorder in a way that helps to pro-
tect the environment.

This electronic device contains many materials
that can be recycled. Please enquire about the
possibilities for recycling your old device.

So that you can identify your machine for service
questions or in the event of theft, enter the serial
number here. The serial number (PROD.NO.) is
printed on the type plate fixed at the back of the
device.

This product complies with the requirements of
Directive 73/23/EEC +89/336/EEC +93/68 EEC.

Specifications

Voltage:

220-240V/50Hz

Power consumption :

14W

Power consumption (Standby):

less than 

3W (PWR. in the display switched off)

Rewind time:

approx. 260 seconds (cassette E-

180)

Dimensions in cm (WxDxH):

36.0x22.6x9.2

Number of video heads:

2

Recording/playback time:

3 hours (SP) (cassette E-180)
6 hours (LP) (cassette E-180)

Supplied accessories

• Operating instructions
• Remote control and batteries
• Aerial Cable

MODEL NO.

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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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