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Philips VR499/75 User Manual

Philips VR499/75 User Manual

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ABLE OF
Safety Precautions
WARNING: DANGEROUS
VOLTAGE INSIDE
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
•
The POWER button does not completely shut off the mains power from the
unit, but switches operating current on or off only.
•
The rating plate is on the rear of the unit.

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Description of Controls ......................................................................................... 3
Getting Connected Up ........................................................................................... 7
Setting Up ............................................................................................................... 8
Basic Operations .................................................................................................. 12
Advanced Operations .......................................................................................... 13
Operating Other Manufacturers' TV (For VR499/75) ..................................... 19
Before Requesting Service .................................................................................. 20
Specifications ........................................................................................................ 21
VR299/499-75 EN
C
ONTENTS
Front Panel ........................................ 3
Remote Control ................................. 4
Rear Panel ......................................... 6
Display Window ................................ 6
On-Screen Display ............................ 6
VCR to TV Connection .................... 7
VCR to AV TV Connection .............. 7
Setting the Video Channel ................. 8
Menu Operations ............................... 9
Initial Setup ....................................... 9
Auto Channel Setting ...................... 10
Manual Channel Setting .................. 10
Selecting Colour Mode ................... 11
Playback .......................................... 12
Recording ........................................ 12
Automatic Operations ..................... 12
Index Search .................................... 13
SmartPicture .................................... 13
Using On-Screen Display ............... 14
Special Effect Playbacks ................. 14
Tracking Adjustments ..................... 14
Child Lock ...................................... 14
G-Code Set Up ................................ 15
Timer Recording ............................. 16
Tape Duplication ............................. 18
- 2 -
2
WARNING
Any unauthorized changes or
modifications to this equipment void
the user's authority to operate it.
PAL
PAL
Introduction
Congratulations on purchasing your
new VCR.
You can't wait to get it working, but
before you do, spare a few moments to
read this brief introduction to the world
of video recording. It may repay you
handsomely in terms of improved
results, and avoiding of costly mis-
takes.
Positioning
Do not place the VCR directly on top
of, or underneath, your TV set. Ensure
that there is at least 20 cm between the
VCR and the TV set, and that air can
circulate freely through the ventilation
openings of the VCR.
IMPORTANT
Audio-Visual material may consist
of copyrighted works which must
not be recorded without the
authority of the owner of the
copyright.
Please refer to relevant laws in your
country.
G
-CODE
G-
is a registered trademark of
CODE
Gemstar Development Corporation.
The G-
system is manufactured under
CODE
license from Gemstar Development
Corporation.
7/6/99, 3:45 PM
NTSC

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    ABLE OF Safety Precautions WARNING: DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDE WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. • The POWER button does not completely shut off the mains power from the unit, but switches operating current on or off only. •...

  • Page 2: Description Of Controls

    ESCRIPTION OF Front Panel VR499/75 HEAD VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER POWER STILL/PAUSE COLOUR MODE CODE SP SLP VIDEO AUDIO ON SCREEN DISPLAY Flip to open. VIDEO AUDIO VR299/75 VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER POWER STILL/PAUSE SPEED SP SLP VIDEO AUDIO ON SCREEN DISPLAY Flip to open.

  • Page 3: Remote Control

    Some buttons on this remote control can be used to operate PHILIPS TV. For VR499/75: Some buttons on this remote control can be used not only for PHILIPS TV but also other manufacturers’ TV. To operate TV, see page 19. 1 CBL/DBS button Does not function for this model.
  • Page 4 ( P.12) – Selects the items on the menus or goes to the next menu screen when using the menus. ( P.9) For some PHILIPS TV (VR499/75 only): • After pressing TV, operates the TV’s menus. 21 MENU button Before using this button, press VCR or TV to select your target component.

  • Page 5: Rear Panel

    ESCRIPTION OF Rear Panel 1 AC (alternating current) power cord Connect the AC power cord to an AC outlet. 2 AUDIO IN (input) jack For connecting to the audio output jack on another VCR or a portable video camera. ( P.18) Display Window SP SLP 1 Operation mode indicators...

  • Page 6: Getting Connected Up

    ETTING ONNECTED VCR to TV Connection 1 Disconnect the AC power cord of the TV from the AC outlet Connection and the antenna or Cable from the TV. 2 Connect the antenna or Cable to the VCR. Diagram 3 Connect the VCR to the TV using the RF coaxial cable. 4 Plug the AC power cords of the VCR and TV into the AC outlets.

  • Page 7: Setting Up

    ETTING Setting the Video Channel This VCR is designed to send picture and sound signal on UHF channel 36(583.25 MHz) to the TV, through the RF coaxial cable. For customers in Australia; If you want to change this video channel (36) to another channel (between 28 to 60), follow the procedure below before turning on the VCR for the first time.

  • Page 8: Menu Operations

    ETTING Operations hereafter are described using the buttons on the remote control unless mentioned otherwise. The buttons on the front panel having the same (or nearly same) name or same (or nearly same) mark function exactly the same as those on the remote control.

  • Page 9: Auto Channel Setting

    ETTING Automatic Channel Setting Before using the VCR, you need to set the tuner channels. Follow the procedures described below. For Australia customers only: Do not perform this task unless you are outside of capital city reception area. Select Tuner Set Up Mode 1 Press MENU.

  • Page 10: Selecting Colour Mode

    Manual Channel Setting When you want to do channel setting manually, follow this procedure. Select Tuner Set Up Mode 1 Press VCR. 2 Press MENU. 3 Press PLAY 5 or STOP ∞ to select “TUNER SET UP” then press 3/OK. The Tuner Set Up menu appears.

  • Page 11: Basic Operations

    ASIC PERATIONS Playback On TV 1 Turn on the TV. 2 Select the video channel (or external video input). On VCR Insert a cassette. The VCR turns on. • If the record tab on a cassette is removed, playback will start automatically. •...

  • Page 12: Advanced Operations

    DVANCED One Touch Recording (OTR) The OTR function lets you quickly specify how long you want a recording to continue. You do not have to programme the timer. On TV 1 Turn on the TV. 2 Select the video channel (or external video input).

  • Page 13: Using On-Screen Display

    DVANCED 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 6. Select VCR Set Up Mode 1 Press VCR. SELECT CHOOSE /OK 2 Press MENU.

  • Page 14: G-Code Set Up

    G-Code Set Up This section is for VR499/75 only. You can simplify the programming method of timer recording by using G- Code. Whenever you want to record a TV program, all you need to do is to find out the programme’s G-Code number.

  • Page 15: Timer Recording

    DVANCED Select Tape Speed Press SPEED. • Each time you press the button, the tape speed alternates between “SP”, “LP”, and “SLP”. SP, LP : For PAL signal. SP, SLP : For NTSC signal. (For VR499/75 only) Confirm Programme Press EXIT/STATUS. “PROGRAM WAS ONE TIME PROGRAM PROGRAM...
  • Page 16 Confirm Programme Press EXIT/STATUS. “PROGRAM WAS COMPLETED” appears on the TV screen. After 5 seconds, the above message disappears, and the normal TV picture resumes. The (Timer) indicator lights up on the display. • If “PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED” appears, try again from step 1. •...

  • Page 17: Tape Duplication

    DVANCED Tape Duplication Connection 1 Connect the recording VCR (this VCR) and the playing VCR. Diagram 2 Connect the recording VCR (this VCR) to the TV. Playing VCR ANT.IN AUDIO VIDEO RF OUT From Audio output to AUDIO IN From Video output to VIDEO IN Dubbing from any VHS VCR (or video camera) to another is simple.

  • Page 18: Operating Other Manufacturers' Tv (For Vr499/75)

    Note: Though this remote control can operate most of the PHILIPS TVs as well as many other manufacturers’, some of the TVs will not operate or some functions available on the TVs will not work with this remote control.

  • Page 19: Before Requesting Service

    EFORE EQUESTING Check the following points once again if you are having some difficulties with your VCR. IMPORTANT Periodic maintenance is required in order to maintain the VCR’s continuous excellent performance. After a period of time the video heads will require replacement. If cleaning or replacement of the video heads is required, this service should be performed at an authorized video system service center.

  • Page 20: Specifications

    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. PECIFICATIONS Power consumption Ambient temperature Video output channel Possible number of TV channel Number of pre-programmable memory blocks Number of days in advance Output (VIDEO OUT)

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