User manual PHILIPS VR1000

[. . . ] TABLE Safety Precautions WARNING: WARNING: OF CONTENTS 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 mistakes. DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDE TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. · The STANDBY/ON and VCR POWER buttons do not completely shut off the mains power from the unit, but switch operating current on or off only. · The rating plate is on the rear of the unit. Table of Contents Some Do's and Dont's. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] However, setting to "OFF" reduces the accuracy of the built-in clock, which could adversely affect timer recording. (ex. ) If CH4 is received on channel position 4. 4 Repeat the above procedures until you set the guide programme number for all the receivable stations. · If the satellite broadcast is received on your VCR's auxiliary channel "L2", select "L-2" for the channel position. If you set to "ON" press or to set the channel position to the station that transmits the clock setting data, then press OK or 4. 5 3Finish Setting Press MENU. 3Finish Setting Press MENU to exit. The clock starts to operate. -- 20 -- BASIC OPERATIONS Playback Make sure. . . . · Your VCR, TV, and antenna are connected correctly. Tape Position Indicator The tape position indicator appears on screen when, from the Stop mode, , or perform an you press Index Search. The position of "5" in relation to "0" (beginning) or "+" (end) shows you where you are on the tape. "O. S. D. " (P. 26) must be set to "ON", or the indicator will not appear. To rapidly locate a particular scene Press or during playback. (No sound comes out. ) To resume playback, press PLAY again. 3 1On TV 1 Turn on the TV. 2 Select the video channel (or external video input). · If or is held down for more than 2 seconds, simply releasing it will cancel the search. To stop playback Press 7 STOP. 2On VCR Insert a cassette. The VCR turns on automatically and the counter is reset to 0:00:00. · If the record tab on a cassette is removed, playback will start automatically. · If a cassette is already in the VCR, turn on the VCR. 0 3 To rewind the tape + + + 1:23:45 REMAIN 2:35 Press or turn the shuttle ring on the front panel counterclockwise when the tape is not running. To fast forward the tape Beginning End 3Start Playback Press PLAY The counter is reset to 0:00:00. "DSPC" appears blinking in the recorder's display panel during automatic tracking. (vP. 24) · Playback picture quality of LP recordings will not be as high as SP recordings. · Compact VHS camcorder recordings can be played on this video recorder. Simply place the recorded cassette into a VHS Cassette Adapter and it can be used just like any full-sized VHS cassette. · This VCR can play both VHS and Super VHS signals using Super VHS cassettes. 3. Note: Depending on the type of tape used, there may be times when the indication is not correct. Press or turn the shuttle ring on the front panel clockwise when the tape is not running. To eject the tape Press EJECT or STOP/EJECT on the front panel. 7/0 0 To turn off the VCR Press VCR POWER or STANDBY/ ON. When playing an NTSC tape; · Some TVs shrink the picture vertically and place black bars at the top and the bottom of the TV screen. · The time counter and remaining tape length will not be correct. · The picture may roll up and down. This can be corrected using the V-HOLD control found on some TVs. (This cannot be corrected if the TV does not have a VHOLD control). -- 21 -- BASIC OPERATIONS Recording When using this VCR, an index mark is always marked at the beginning of every recording. These index marks make it easier for you to search for the beginning of the recordings (see "Index Search" ). · The record tab on the cassette is not removed. · Your VCR, TV, and antenna are connected correctly. (CONTINUED) To prevent accidental erasure: Break off the record tab with a screwdriver. · Picture quality of LP recordings will not be high as on SP recordings. [. . . ] If cleaning or replacement of the video heads is required, this service should be performed at an authorized video system service center. Power No power. Correction · Make sure the AC power cord is correctly connected to an AC outlet. · Make sure the VCR is turned on. Recording & Playback TV programme cannot be recorded. Correction · Check the connections between the VCR, the antenna, and the TV. · Make sure that the record tab on the back of the cassette is not removed. (vP. 22) · Set the timer on-time and timer off-time correctly. [. . . ]