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- Page 1 LIBRARY: Received II/Z'Z'I ff_ c,_- It_structions for Use Copied ..Mode d'emp/oi Entered InStrucciones de manejo LIS .._._-NRPDS _____ Received... klnw _, _ 1_,3_ Scanned Batchff i,¸...
- Page 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Introduction Congratulations on purchasing your new VCR. You can't wait to get it working, but before you do, spare a few moments t( read this brief introduction to the worl, This "bolt"-"_i_i_sulated material of video recording. It may repay you handsomely in terms of improved safety of everyone in yo"-""ur...
- Page 3 Note to the Cable "IV System Installer: This reminder is provided to call the IMPORTANT, Cable TV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Audio-Visual material may consist Code, which provides guidelines for proper grounding - in particular, specifying of copyrighted works which must that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding...
- Page 4 TABLE CONTENTS Front Panel ....................... Rear Panel ........................ Display Window ....................... On-Screen Display ....................Remote Control ......................VCR to'l'V Connection ..................VCR to AV TV Connection ................... Menu Operations ....................Turning On VCR ....................Clock Setting ......................Selecting Language ....................Channel Setting ......................
- Page 5 DESCRIPTION.OF CONTROLS , • Shuttle ring , Rewinds or fast forwards the tape when the tape is not running. (OrP.14) • Starts reverse or forward rapid visual search during playback or still picture mode. torP.14, Rig) S-VIDEO input jack For connecting to the S-video output jack on another VCR or a per abe video camera.
- Page 6 DESCRIPTION CONTROLS (CONTINUEO) 7 S-VIDEO IN (input) jack For connecting to the S-video output jack on another VCR. (+P.23) AUDIOOUT(output)lack For connecting to the audio input jack on a TV or another VCR. (+E 10) AUDIO IN (input) jack For connecting to the audio output jae$ on another VCR, (+E23) Or for connecting...
- Page 7 The following information (VCR operating status) appears on the TV screen. ("FE 16) ;STOP 12:00PM - Current time Operation mode -- Channel no. Received broadcast -- SAP_ CH. 12 - Note on the displayed Information • When you playback a thin tape Ike a 7= 160 cassette tape or compact video _'as.vette tape (VHS-CI, the remailting Time Counter...
- Page 8 After pressing VCR: • scret2n when using the In_nu'-, - Turns the VCR on or off. (+P. II) • ONLY FOR PHILIPS TVs: Sets tile VCR fnran unattended After pressing'IV, operates the TV recording (timer reeording/after mt_nus. timer settings are completed.
- Page 9 On Battery Replacement using the menus. (÷E I I ) Do not mix old and new batteries. • ONLY FOR PHILIPS TVs: (Also never mix alkaline batteries After pressing "IV. operates the TV's - CAUTION menus.
- Page 10 GETTING CONNECTED 1 Disconnect the antenna, Cable box, or DBS tuner from the TV and the AC power cord of the TV from the AC outlet. Connect the antenna, Cable box, or DBS tuner to the VCR. 3 Connect the VCR to the TV using the RF coaxial cable.
- Page 11 SETTING For USA and Canada users ONLY. Start ChannelSet. This VCR sets the clock automatically when power is first connected. Firstly, Press _/OK again to programme the For the first time you turn on this VCR, make sure the antenna cable is receivable channels automatically.
- Page 12 SETTING U P (Co.'rl.UEO) IMPORTANT Set Auto Clock Set Monthand Day The setup and adjustment proce- 1 Press • or • to set the month and 1 If"AUTO CLOCK" is "OFF," press dures explained hereafter are written _/OK until Auto Clock Setting day.
- Page 13 To add or delete a channel, If Auto Clock Set does not work You can add or delete a channel correctly manually if you want. "appears. When you want to do channel setting If this happens, do the clock setting by yourself, follow this procedure.
- Page 14 BASIC OPERATIONS To fast forward the tape Selec!a Channel Press _ when the tape is not running Make sure ..(or turn the shuttle ring on the front Press CH • / • or Number buttons I • Your VCR, TV, and antenna are select the channel to record.
- Page 15 elect Recording Length Press REC/OTR repeatedly until the You can locate an index marked at the The OTR function lets you quickly desired recording length appears. beginning of each recording on a tape specify how long you want a recording Each time you press the button, recorded on this VCR (or an indexed to continue.
- Page 16 ADVANCED PERATIONS With this function, you can correct You can display the VCR operating To get a better picture when viewing status on the TV screen. vertical vibration while playing back a tapes with noise such as rental tapes. lape. For the information about what you can see on the TV screen, see page 7.
- Page 17 STEREO: This facifily allows recording with S-'qHS picture quality on VHS cas_ttes. You can play Select this when you want to record back those cassettes recorded in S-VHS ET an MTS broadcast in HiFi record- When shipped from the factory, this on a VCR equipped with S-VHS ET.
- Page 18 :DVANCED PERATION (CONTINUED) 'h, advance a still picture: I Plc_- JOGISHTL _t) that the JOG/ StlTI. lamp Iighb, up, This VCR has two types of the video Are you lamiliar wiih tape ptayhack ' 2 Rolalc the i(_g dial cll_:k\_ i_c Iol IiIpU[ lerilliila[ both OM Ihc fronl panel...
- Page 19 [hc V('R will record a rv programme Ii_ record the desired l)rogram correctly. bc ,,urc tt_ _,t_t pn(_pcr band b)' pr¢,,-,il_ c,. cry dlty (Monday through Friday) Nun/bet htnlt_lni "? length. (Daily the silllle limc h, re, c old _hdc you'l¢ a_ uy, f_llm_ A.('AnLF:fI'V: Rcclu'ding) _,lcp...
- Page 20 ,. DVANCED PERATION (CONTINUED) Useful function for Timer To check, edit or erase the How to see the programme Recording: Auto Tape Speed list programmes \Vhh tIli+,function acti,, aid. the VCR I luin on the V('R and "IV. 2 Press VCR. ,,p,.,ed C_t]1 Cll{ll]_t2 t_Ip_'...
- Page 21 3 Press I_/OK. seiveR_tus_e. Make sure ..The VCR PLUS+ • You '.7_111 IlSl_the tables heh_w to nolc I,acal (TV or (?ahlcl challltl_l iltllnber your Challlll:l _t_u can ,,implify the programming nunlbers and their VCR F'I,US+ sdl. and the local C.
- Page 22 , . DVANCED PERATIONS (CONTINUED) Finish Settings ,, Select Recording Type Press POWER to ll.lrll off the VCR. I)_, k'll[I,_l'nl_, PlLl_,('(Itk ' IllllnbCl |()r reenrd lht' s_lnt, cuanne_. _ The VCR milM ttll-nltd partictllar pro_ramnlu', c'_tl! reciirding it+ take place. If you forget c:t',ily pit!grailltne a timer...
- Page 23 1 Connect the recording VCR (this VCR) and the playing VCR. 2 Connect the recording VCR (this VCR) t<l the TV. Recording VCR tthis VCR) Playing VCR From S-Video out to S-VIDEO IN" TO RF OU_ From Video out Io VIDEO IN" }_tll IloI hlxl _' tt_ i>l*ime't...
- Page 24 PERATING THER OMPONENTS You can use this remote control to operate your TV, Cable box, and DBS tuner. To _.,c his re note control for oper iing these equipment, you first need to set the munufucturer's code properly, Make sure ..•...
- Page 25 .. +SING • .+ONTROLLER I1" y o[i ;lie using a Cable box or DBS tuner, connect the supplied conlwller to yoLIr&dCR. T he controller will make the Cable box _wDBS ttmer to at_tomatically tune to II_e_,pecilicd ckanl_cl during a timer recor4mg. Connect Ibis VCR and the Cable box or DBS tuner.
- Page 26 USING CONTROLLER (CoN'n.u,=D) Manufacturers' Codes Set Code ARCHER 01,05, Press • • _4ELECT_N_R After making a correct setting on the CABLETENNA 01, 1'7 - _e'_xo'"," selecttbe menu, the controller, will be able it CABLEVIEW 15; 16, 17, 21,25 manufacturer's _to_ make the Cable box to automatically rO ,e_=T FU,qH &'l _ ! CITIZEN...
- Page 27 Set Code Press • • ]_ ,,_I$CTCO_ENUMBE After making a correct setting on the o_ Youl_n_s _ECEt_R select the manufac- -,'_," menu, the controller will be able to RE FER TO turers code _-mueTit_aooK make the DBS tuner to automatically number of your _._ _...
- Page 28 BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE Check the following points once again if you are having some difficulties with your VCR. Periodic maintenance is required in orderto 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 I IMPORTANT performed at an authorized video system service center.
- Page 29 Miscellaneous Correction You cannotwatchTV. • Press VCR/TV so that the VCR indicator goes off. A cassette cannot be inserted. • Insert the cassette with the window side up and the record tab facing you. • Check that a cassette tape is not already inserted. Press EJECT A.
- Page 30 SPECIFICATIONS General USA and Canada : AC12OV% Mmns voltage Other countries : VAC110V- 127-240V USA and Canada : 60 Hz Mains frequency Other countries : 50/60 Hz Power consumption Approx. 28 watts 41 °F(5°C) to 104°F(40°C) Ambient temperature 10% to 80% Relative humidity Dimensions Approx.
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- Page 33 SERVICIO DEPABRICA MASCERCARO P ARA ESTOS LUGARES D ENTR0 DEUN RADIO DE80 A 120KM (50 A 75 MILLAS)DELCENTRO DESERVICIO LOCAL• ILLINOIS GEORGIA NORTH CAROLINA • , Philips FactoryService of I)linois Phdlps FactoryService of Georgia Philips Factory Service of N. Carolina 1360 W. Hamilton Pkwy.
- Page 34 See Reverse Side for More Details. NOTE: If you reside in one of our Philips Factory ServiceBranch areas(seedirectory on back), you can contact t he nearest ServiceBranch to obtain efficient and expedient r epair for your product. If your product is In-Warranty,you should have proof-of-purchaseto ensureNo ChargeService.For Out-of-Warrantyservice,call the location nearestyou.