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Philips VR288/55 User Manual

Philips VR288/55 User Manual

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T
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 ........................................................................................... 9
Setting Up ............................................................................................................. 10
Basic Operations .................................................................................................. 14
Advanced Operations .......................................................................................... 16
Before Requesting Service .................................................................................. 20
Specifications ........................................................................................................ 21
VR288/488-55 EN (N)
C
ONTENTS
Front Panel ........................................ 3
Rear Panel ......................................... 7
Display Window ................................ 8
On-Screen Display ............................ 8
VCR to TV Connection .................... 9
VCR to AV TV Connection .............. 9
Setting the Video Channel ............... 10
Menu Operations ............................. 11
Initial Setup ..................................... 11
Manual Channel Setting .................. 13
Selecting Colour Mode ................... 13
Playback .......................................... 14
Recording ........................................ 14
Index Search .................................... 15
Automatic Operations ..................... 15
Using On-Screen Display ............... 16
Picture Control ................................ 16
Special Effect Playbacks ................. 16
Tracking Adjustments ..................... 17
Timer Recording ............................. 17
Tape Duplication ............................. 19
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2
WARNING
Any unauthorized changes or
modifications to this equipment void
the user's authority to operate it.
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.
5/31/99, 3:14 PM
PAL
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 VR488/55 POWER STILL/ PAUSE COLOUR VIDEO AUDIO MODE VR288/55 POWER STILL/ PAUSE COLOUR VIDEO AUDIO MODE 1 POWER button • Turns the VCR on or off. • Sets the VCR for an unattended recording (timer recording) after timer settings are completed.

  • Page 3: Remote Control (For Vr488/55)

    /OTR INDEX AUDIO/MUTE Using this remote control to operate other components You can use this remote control to operate some of the PHILIPS TVs. VR288/488-55 EN (N) ONTROLS 1 CBL/DBS button Does not function for this model. 2 POWER button Before using this button, press VCR or TV to select your target component.
  • Page 4 23 CLEAR button Erases unwanted timer programmes. ( P.18) 24 AUDIO/MUTE button (For some PHILIPS TV only): Turns off the TV sound. 25 INDEX 4 / ¢ buttons Locates an index marked at the beginning of every recording. ( P.15)

  • Page 5: Remote Control (For Vr288/55)

    4INDEX ¢ AUDIO/MUTE VCR/TV Using this remote control to operate PHILIPS TV You can use this remote control to operate some of the PHILIPS TVs. 1 TV button Makes the remote control ready for operating the TV. 2 CBL/DBS button Does not function for this VCR.

  • Page 6: Rear Panel

    Before using this button, press VCR or • After pressing VCR, changes the channels on the VCR. Release at a desired channel. (For some PHILIPS TV only): • After pressing TV, changes the channels on the TV. Release at a desired channel.

  • Page 7: Display Window

    ESCRIPTION OF Display Window Rear Panel SP SLP 1 Operation mode indicators ‡ ‡ ‡ ‡ ‡ : Lights up during recording. # # # # # : Lights up during playback. * * * * * : Lights up during a pause. 2 Speed indicator Indicates the tape speed.

  • Page 8: Getting Connected Up

    ETTING ONNECTED VCR to TV Connection 1 Disconnect the antenna or Cable from the TV and the AC power Connection cord of the TV from the AC outlet. 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 out- lets.

  • Page 9: Setting Up

    ETTING Setting the Video Channel This VCR is designed to send picture and sound signal on UHF channel E36 to the TV, through the RF coaxial cable. If you want to change this video channel (E36) to another channel (between E28 to E60), follow the procedure below before turning on the VCR for the first time.

  • Page 10: Menu Operations

    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 11 ETTING When the auto programming is completed The following message appears on the TV, and the lowest channel will be tuned in. AUTO CH.SET COMPLETED Now you have finished the initial set up procedure. If you stop the initial setup procedure while it is proceeding: The VCR enters the initial setup mode again the next time you turn on the VCR.

  • Page 12: Manual Channel Setting

    If no sound comes out You need to change the TV system for this particular channel. EX. Change the TV system for channel 3 1 Press VCR. 2 Press MENU. 3 Press 5 or ∞ to select “TUNER SET UP” then press 3/OK. 4 Press 5 or ∞...

  • Page 13: 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 14: One Touch Recording (Otr)

    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. Make sure... • The record tab on the cassette is not removed. On TV 1 Turn on the TV.

  • Page 15: Advanced Operations

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

  • Page 16: Tracking Adjustments

    Tracking Adjustments Auto tracking Each time a tape is inserted, auto tracking starts working and continuously analyses the signal to adjust for optimum picture quality during playback. So, there is no need for you to minimize noises in most tapes during playback. Manual tracking •...
  • Page 17 DVANCED Select Recording Type If you want to record the same programme daily, press DAILY (Number button 8). The VCR will record a TV programme every day (Monday through Friday) at the same time and length. (Daily Recording) If you want to record the same programme weekly, press WEEKLY (Number button 9).

  • Page 18: Tape Duplication

    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 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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