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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.

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.).

VR540/07

3103 166 33741
0VMN03354/HE471BD*****

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
components 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 compo-
nents 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
foreign objects within the openings or venti-
lation slots.

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

Deposit old batteries at the appropriate col-
lection 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
protect the environment.

This electronic device contains many mate-
rials 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.

Interference 

The Department of Trade and industry operates
a radio Investigation Service to help TV licence
holders improve reception of BBC and ITC pro-
grammers where these are being spoilt by inter-
ference.
If your dealer cannot help, ask at a Main Post
Office for the booklet ‘How to improve television
and Radio Reception’.

MODELNO.

VR540/07

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Summary of Contents for VR540/07

Page 1: ...t 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 ob...

Page 2: ... and its batteries are packed separate ly in the original video recorder packaging You must install the batteries in the remote control before use 1 1 Take the remote control and the enclosed batteries 2 batteries 2 2 Open the remote control s battery compartment and place the batteries in it as shown in the picture and close the battery compartment The remote control is now ready to use Its range...

Page 3: ...mme 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 Connecting additional devices You can connect additional devices such as decoders satellite receivers camcorders etc to the socket AV2 DE...

Page 4: ... STOP C L PLAY B K FWD 1 B STOP C L PLAY B K MENU 0 9 STOP C L PLAY B K STATUS EXIT 0 9 PROG P 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 have connected additional devices satellite receiver etc through the aerial cable...

Page 5: ...cted by a scart cable 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 TUNER SET UP with or and confirm with 4 4 Select FOLLOW TV with or and confirm with 5 5 P 01 will appear in the video recorder display 6 6 Select programme number 1 on the TV 7 7 Confirm with on the video recorder remote control The video recorde...

Page 6: ...programme positions programme numbers of the video recorder You can use this function to individually sort the TV channels already saved or to delete 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 or and confirm with 4 4 Select MOVE with or an...

Page 7: ...he 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 To end press STATUS EXIT 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 F...

Page 8: ...is is not a fault in your video recorder PLAY B K SLOW STILL 2 PLAY B K FWD 1 B REW s 0 STOP EJECT STOP EJECT STOP C L PLAY B K REW FWD STOP PLAY 3 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 emphasises the details...

Page 9: ...right Lining up recordings assemble cut When you add a further recording to a cassette which already has a recording on it a short blank flicker can appear between the old and the new recording or the picture itself can flicker To help reduce these from occurring proceed as follows 1 1 Find the tape position of the old recording where you want to insert the new recording 2 2 Look at the last minut...

Page 10: ...With Direct Record you can record the right TV channel in seconds even if your video recorder is switched off If the recording is started manually the video recorder uses the current TV channel set on the TV You will find more information on how to switch Direct Record on or off in the next section Make sure that your video recorder socket AV1 TV and the TV are connected by a scart cable 1 1 On th...

Page 11: ...on is stored in a TIMER block 8 8 Insert a cassette with an intact security tab unprotected 9 9 Switch off with The programmed recording will only function when the video recorder is switched off with STANDBY ON y y STANDBY ON y y STATUS EXIT 0 9 0 9 FWD B 1 STOP C L PLAY B K FWD B 1 STOP C L PLAY B K MENU 5 Programming a recording TIMER SELECT K L CHOOSE B ONCE DAILY WEEKLY TIMER LIST END EXIT Se...

Page 12: ...tions for pro grammed recordings STANDBY ON y y STATUS EXIT 0 9 STOP C L PLAY B K CLEAR 0 9 FWD B 1 STOP C L PLAY B K FWD B 1 STOP C L PLAY B K MENU STANDBY ON y y STATUS EXIT CLEAR FWD B 1 FWD B 1 STOP C L PLAY B K FWD B 1 STOP C L PLAY B K MENU ONCE TIMER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 SELECT TIMER NUMBER END EXIT Error message will flash in the video recorder display No cassette was inserted Insert a cassette...

Page 13: ...he screen will be blue and the sound will be muted Or if you want to receive the weak signal set BLUE BACK GROUND to OFF 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 VCR SET UP using or and confrim with 4 4 Select BLUE BACKGROUND using or and confirm with 5 5 Select OFF no blue background or ON blue background o...

Page 14: ...ving TV channels via the video recorder This allows you to select a desired language for multi language transmis sions 1 1 Press This will show the current sound setting 2 2 Press until the desired setting appears in the display AUDIO AUDIO STATUS EXIT FWD B 1 STOP C L PLAY B K FWD B 1 STOP C L PLAY B K MENU STATUS EXIT FWD B 1 STOP C L PLAY B K FWD B 1 STOP C L PLAY B K MENU SELECT K L CHOOSE B S...

Page 15: ...s video recorder it 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 disco...

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