Table of Contents
5. Manual recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Recording without automatic switch-off . . . . . .13
Recording with automatic switch-off
1. Connecting the video recorder . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Important for the United Kingdom . . . . . . . . . . .4
Preparing the remote control for operation . . . . .4
Connecting your video recorder to the TV set . .4
Connecting with a scart cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Connecting without a scart cable . . . . . . . . . . . .5
(OTR One-Touch-Recording) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Preventing accidental erasing of cassettes . . . .13
Lining up recordings (assemble cut) . . . . . . . .13
Selecting the recording speed (SP or LP) . . . .14
'Direct Record' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Switching 'Direct Record' on or off . . . . . . . . . .14
2. Important notes for operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Navigation in the screen menu . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
The symbols on your video recorder display . . .6
6. Programming a recording (TIMER) . . . . . . . . .15
General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Programming a recording
3. Installing your video recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Preparation for use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Manual TV channel search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Sorting TV channels automatically (Follow TV) . .8
Automatic Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Sorting and clearing TV channels manually . . . .9
Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Setting the RF out channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
(with 'VIDEO Plus ®') . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
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Problems and solutions for programmed
recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Programming a recording
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(without VIDEO Plus ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Problems and solutions for programmed
recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
How to check, or delete a programmed
recording (TIMER) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
How to change a programmed
4. Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Playing cassettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Playing back NTSC cassettes . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Displaying current tape position . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Searching for a tape position
recording(TIMER) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
with picture(scanning) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Still picture / slow motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Searching for tape position without picture
(forward wind and rewind) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Automatic search for a tape
7. Other functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Switching the status display off or on . . . . . . . .18
Continuous playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Blue Background on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Automatic switch-off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
position (index search) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Manual Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
8.Before you call an engineer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Supplied accessories
• Operating instructions
• Remote control and batteries
• Aerial cable
Interference
The Department of Trade and industry oper-
ates a Radio lnvestigation Service to help TV
licence holders improve reception of BBC and
ITC programmes where these are being spoilt
by interference.
If your dealer cannot help, ask at a Main Post
Office for the booklet 'How to lmprove
Television and Radio Reception'.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Thank you for buying a Philips video recorder.
This video recorder is one of the most sophisti-
cated 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 operation. 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 transporting the
device. The video recorder needs this time in
order to become acclimatised to its new environ-
ment (temperature, air humidity, etc.).
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.
+ and PlusCode are registered
VIDEO Plus
PAL
trademarks of Gemstar Development
Corporation. The VIDEO Plus+ system is
manufactured under license from Gemstar
Development Corporation.
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.
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.
We hope you enjoy your new video recorder.
Important notes regarding operation
Danger: High voltage!
Do not remove the top cover as there is
a risk of an electrical shock!
"
"
MODEL NO. : VR330/07
The video recorder does not contain any
components that can be repaired by the
customer. Please leave all maintenance
work for qualified personnel.
PROD. NO.
...........................
This product complies with the requirements of
Directive 73/23/EEC +89/336/EEC +93/68 EEC.
As soon as the video recorder is connected
" to the power supply, there are some compo- Specifications
nents that are in constant operation. To
switch off the video recorder completely you
must disconnect it from the power supply.
Voltage: 230-240V/50Hz
Power consumption : 20W
Power consumption (Standby): less than 4W
(PWR. in the display switched off)
Rewind time: approx. 100 seconds (cassette E-
180)
Dimensions in cm/ft (WxDxH): 36.0x22.6x9.2 /
1.2x0.3x0.9
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.
Number of video heads : 2
Recording/playback time: 3 hours (SP) (cas-
sette E-180)
6 hours (LP) (cassette E-180)
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.
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1. Connecting the video recorder
2.Open the remote control's battery compart-
Important for the United Kingdom
ment and place the batteries in it as shown in
the picture and close the battery compart-
ment.
This apparatus is fitted with an approved moulded 10
Amp plug. To change a fuse in this type of plug pro-
ceed as follows:
The remote control is now ready to use. Its
range is approximately 5 metres.
1.Remove fuse cover and fuse.
2.Fix new fuse which should be a
BS1362 3A,ASTA or BSI approved type.
3.Refit the fuse cover.
If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket outlets,
it should be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted in its
place.
Connecting your video recorder to
the TV set
The necessary cable
connections must be
If the mains plug contains a fuse, this should have a
value of 3A. If a plug without a fuse is used, the fuse at
made before you can
record or playback TV
t
he distribution board should not be greater than 3A.
programmes using your video recorder.
We recommend that you use a scart cable to
connect your TV and video recorder.
The severed plug must be destroyed to avoid a possi-
ble shock hazard should it be inserted into a 13A
socket alsewhere.
What is a scart cable?
The scart or Euro AV cable serves as the uni-
versal connector for picture, sound and control
signals. With this type of connection, there is
practically no loss of quality during the picture
or sound transfer.
How to connect a plug:
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accor-
dance with the following code:
BLUE- 'NEUTRAL' ('N')
BROWN- 'LIVE' ('L')
4.The BLUE wire must be connected to the terminal
which is marked with the letter 'N' or coloured
BLACK.
5.The BROWN wire must be connected to the termi-
nal which is marked with the letter 'L' or coloured
RED.
6.Do not connect either wires to the earth terminai in
the plug which is marked with the letter 'E' or by
the safety earth symbol
green-and-yellow.
Connecting with a scart cable
Have the following cables ready:
an aerial cable (1, supplied), a
scart cable (2, not supplied).
1.Remove the aerial cable
1
2
or coloured green or
plug from your TV set.
Insert it into the AERI-
AL at the back of the
video recorder.
AERIAL
TV
Before replacing the plug cover, make certain that the
cord grip is clamped over the sheath of the lead-not
imply over the two wires.
RIAL
AE
T
RF OU
2.Insert one end of the
supplied aerial cable
into the RF OUT at
the back of the video
recorder and the
Preparing the remote control for
operation
TV
RF OUT
AERIAL
RF OUT
The remote control and its batteries are packed
separately in the original video recorder packag-
ing. You must install the batteries in the remote
control before use.
1.Take the remote control and the enclosed
batteries (2 batteries).
other end into the
aerial input socket at
the back of the TV set.
3.Plug one end of a
scart cable into the
scart socket AV1(TV)
at the back of the
TV
AERIAL
RF OUT
TV
video recorder and
the other end into the suitable scart socket on
your TV reserved for the video recorder oper-
ation (see your TV's operating instructions).
4.Switch on the TV.
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5.Insert AC cable into the wall socket.
3.Insert one end of the
supplied aerial cable
into the RF OUT at
the back of the video
recorder and the
other end into the
aerial input socket at the back of the TV set.
4.Insert AC cable into the wall socket.
TV
My TV has several scart sockets. Which one
should I use?
Select that scart socket which is suited for the
video output as well as for the video input.
My TV offers me a selection menu for the
scart socket.
RF OUT
IAL
UT
AER
RF
O
Select 'TV' as a connection source of this scart
5.Switch on your TV set and select the pro-
gramme number used for video playback on
your TV set (see your TV's operating instruc-
tions).
6.Select this programme number and manually
start the TV's channel search as if you want-
ed to save a new TV channel until the 'test
image' appears.
socket.
6.If the connection was properly made and
your TV was automatically switched to the
programme number for the scart socket, you
will see the following picture:
PLEASE CONNECT AERIAL OR
CABLE TO THE VCR
THEN...
PLEASE CONNECT AERIAL OR
CABLE TO THE VCR
+ KEY
PUSH P
OR...
THEN...
FOR PLAY ONLY - PUSH PLAY
+ KEY
PUSH P
OR...
FOR PLAY ONLY - PUSH PLAY
Then, read the paragraph 'Preparation for use' in
the chapter 'Installing your video recorder'.
My screen is empty
I do not see the picture.
* Check the cable connections.
* Repeat the channel search on your TV.
* Many TV sets are switched to the programme
number for the scart socket by way of a control
signal sent through the scart cable.
* If the TV set does not automatically switch to
the scart socket programme number, manually
change to the corresponding programme num-
ber on your TV set (see your TV's operating
instructions).
7.Save this programme number setting on your
TV set for video recorder operation.
You can find more details in chapter 'Preparation
for use'.
Programme number for video recorder oper-
ation
You have now saved a programme number for
use by your video recorder as you would a reg-
ular TV channel. This programme number must
now be used in future for video recorder play-
back ('video recorder' TV channel).
Connecting without a scart cable
Have the following cables ready:
an aerial cable.
1.Switch off your TV set.
2.Remove the aerial cable plug from the aerial
input socket of the TV set. Insert it into the
AERIAL at the back of the video recorder.
AERIAL
TV
AERIAL
UT
RF
O
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2. Important notes for operation
Navigation in the screen menu
Switching on
You can switch on the video recorder with the
You can check/change many functions and set-
tings of your video recorder via the on-screen
menu. The individual functions are selected, via
the remote control as follows:
STANDBY/ON y
button.
Automatic switch-off
If the video recorder is not used for several
minutes, it switches itself off automatically. This
function can be deactivated (e.g. if you want to
use the video recorder as a TV receiver). For
more information, please read the section
'Automatic switch-off' in chapter 'Other
functions'.
MENU
Call up the menu: with
.
K B L C
To select: with
.To enter or change
your selection: with the number buttons 0..9 or
K B L C
with
.
B 1
To save or confirm: with
.
To cancel: with CLEAR .
Time in the display
If you have switched the video recorder off with
STATUS/EXIT
To end: with
.
STANDBY/ON y
, the time will show in the
SELECT K L CHOOSE B
display, e.g. '18:00'.
If the clock has not been set, ' --:-- ' will appear.
Power consumption
The video recorder should always be connected
to the mains so as not to affect the use of the
TV or programmed recordings.
→TIMER
RECORD SET UP
VCR SET UP
TUNER SET UP
INITIAL SET UP
END=EXIT
Your video recorder uses less than 4W.
Power outage/no power
Channel information remains saved for up to 10
year, the time and timer information is saved for
up to 1 minute.
The symbols on your video recorder
display
PWR.
REC
These symbols can light up on your video
recorder display:
PWR
When you keep your video recorder on.
When you have put a cassette in the video
recorder.
Display of programme number of the TV
channel / time / RF channel.
REC
When you record.
When you have programmed a recording.
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3. Installing your video recorder
5.When all information is correct, save by
Preparation for use
STATUS/EXIT
pressing
.
The preparation for use is now complete.
This chapter shows you how to prepare the video
recorder for use. The video recorder automatically
seeks out and stores all available TV channels.
Manual TV channel search
'Aim' correctly
In some cases it can occur that all TV channels
are not found and saved during the first installa-
tion. In this case, the missing TV channels must
be searched for and stored manually.
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
1.Switch on the TV set. If required, select the
programme number for the video recorder.
MENU
After you have connected additional devices
(satellite receiver, etc.) through the aerial cable,
switch them on. The automatic channel search
will recognise them and save them.
2.Press
.
The main menu will appear.
K B L C
3.Use
to select 'TUNER SET UP'.
B 1
+
P
Then press
4.Use
Then press
.
1.Press
.
K B L C
to select 'MANUAL TUNING'.
The automatic channel search starts.
B 1
.
K B L C
5.Select 'PROG.' with
. Then press
B 1
.
PLEASE WAIT
MANUAL TUNING
START
❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚
FINISH
→PROG.
CHANNEL
SKIP
P55
055
[OFF]
The video recorder does not find any TV
channels during the search
SELECT K L CHOOSE B
END=EXIT
* Select channel 1 on the TV. Can you see the
saved TV channel on the TV?
If not, check the cable connection of the aerial
(aerial socket), video recorder, TV.
* The video recorder searches the entire fre-
quency range in order to find and save the
largest possible number of TV channels.
K B L C
0..9
6.With
, select the desired
or
programme number that you want to use for
the TV channel, e.g. 'P01'. Then press
B 1
.
What is a special channel?
TV channels are transmitted in certain pre-
defined frequency ranges. These ranges are
divided into channels.
A specific frequency/channel is assigned to
each TV station.
2.'TIME' and 'DATE' will appear on the TV
screen.
Certain frequency ranges are specified as spe-
cial channels (hyperband channels).
TIME --:--
DATE --/--/--
K B L C
7.Select 'CHANNEL' with
, and con-
SMART CLOCK [ON]
B 1
firm with
nel with
. Then enter the desired chan-
0..9
.
END=EXIT
'
'
If you set SKIP on for a channel, this channel
will be ignored when going through the channels
3.Check 'TIME'. If required, please change the
time with the number buttons
P+
P–
with
or
.
0..9
.
4.Check if the displayed settings for 'DAY',
'MONTH' and 'YEAR' are correct.
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I don't know the channels for my TV stations
'NO TV SIGNAL' will appear in the TV screen.
The video recorder is not receiving a video
signal from the TV.
K B L C
In this case, press
in 'CHANNEL' to
start the automatic channel search. A changing
channel number will appear on the TV screen.
Continue the automatic search until you have
found the desired TV channel.
Check the plug on the scart cable.
Check your TV's operating instructions to see
which scart socket is used for video signals.
If this does not help, it's not possible to use this
function. Please read the section 'Sorting TV
channels manually'.
B 1
8.Save the TV channel with
.
9.To search for other TV channels, begin again
at step 5.
8.Wait until the next number, e.g. 'P:02' appears
in the display.
STATUS/EXIT
10.To end, press
.
9.Select the next programme number on the
TV, e.g. '2'.
10.Confirm with
Sorting TV channels automatically
(Follow TV)
B 1
.
11.Repeat steps 8 to 10 until you have assigned
a programme number to all TV channels.
STATUS/EXIT
When the automatic channel search function is
activated, the TV channels are saved in a specific
order. This may vary from the order of TV chan-
nels on the TV.
12.To end, press
.
This function changes the order of TV channels
saved in the video recorder to match that of the
TV.
Make sure that the video recorder and the TV
are connected by a scart cable.
1.Switch on the TV. If required, select the pro-
gramme number for the video recorder.
MENU
2.Press
. The main menu will appear.
K B L C
3.Select 'TUNER SET UP' with
and
B 1
confirm with
4.Select 'FOLLOW TV' with
confirm with
.
K B L C
and
B 1
.
SELECT K L CHOOSE B
AUTO TUNING
MANUAL TUNING
→FOLLOW TV
MOVE
END=EXIT
5.'P:01' will appear in the video recorder dis-
play.
6.Select programme number '1' on the TV.
B 1
7.Confirm with
on the video recorder
remote control. The video recorder compares
the TV channels on the TV and the video
recorder.
If the video recorder finds the same TV chan-
nel as on the TV, then it stores it at 'P01'.
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Automatic Tuning
Sorting and clearing TV channels
manually
During installation, all available TV channels are
searched for and saved. If the channel assign-
ments of your cable or satellite TV provider
change or if you are re-installing the video
recorder, e.g. after moving house, you can start
this procedure again. This will replace the TV
channels already saved with the new ones.
After you have performed the automatic channel
search you may not agree with the sequence in
which the individual TV channels have been allo-
cated to the 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.Switch on the TV. If required, select the pro-
gramme number for the video recorder.
MENU
2.Press
. The main menu will appear.
The clock resets automatically
K B L C
3.Select 'TUNER SET UP' with
and
If you save a TV channel that transmits
TXT/PDC on programme number ‘P01’, date
and time will constantly be updated. As a result,
time changes, i.e. daylight savings time, will be
set automatically.
B 1
confirm with
.
K B L C
4.Select 'AUTO TUNING' with
and
B 1
.
confirm with
1.Switch on the TV set. If required, select the
programme number for the video recorder.
MENU
PLEASE WAIT
2.Press
. The main menu will appear.
START
❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚
FINISH
K B L C
3.Select 'TUNER SET UP' with
and
B 1
confirm with
.
K B L C
4.Select 'MOVE' with
, and confirm
5.The automatic TV channel search starts. This
allows the video recorder to save all available
TV channels. This procedure may take sever-
al minutes.
6.When the TV channel search is complete,
'COMPLETED' will briefly appear on the TV
screen.
B 1
with
.
MOVE
P01: 02
P06: 90
P07: 99
P08: 121
P09: 124
P10: 130
P02: 03
P03: 05
P04: 10
P05: 74
SELECT K L CHOOSE B
END=EXIT
K B L C
5.With
, select the saved TV channel
that you want to change.
B 1
6.Confirm with
.
K B L C
7.Move the selected channel with
to
the programme number you want to assign.
B 1
8.Confirm with
.
9.To assign other TV channels to a programme
number, repeat steps 5 to 8.
10.Confirm the assignment of the TV channel
with
.
MOVE menu
STATUS/EXIT
11.To exit the
, press
MOVE menu
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Setting the clock
Setting the RF out channel
If the display shows an incorrect time or ' --:-- ',
the time and date must be reset manually.
If a TV channel that transmits TXT/PDC (tele-
text/PDC) is stored under programme number
'P01', time/date will automatically be taken from
the TXT/PDC information.
In some reception locations it is possible that a
TV channel will be sent on the same or similar
frequency as the video recorder.
Result: As soon as the video recorder is
switched on, the reception quality for this or sev-
eral other TV channels will decrease.
The following steps will show you how to change
the pre-set 'transmission' (RF out channel) fre-
quency on the video recorder.
(SMART CLOCK)
1.Switch on the TV. If required, select the pro-
gramme number for the video recorder.
MENU
What is RF out channel?
2.Press
. The main menu will appear.
This electronic component in the video recorder
allows the device to transmit audio and video
signals via the aerial cable. These signals can
be received on a TV set just like TV channels.
This frequency or channel indicates the channel
on which the audio or video signal is transmit-
ted.
K B L C
3.Select 'INITIAL SET UP' with
and
B 1
confirm with
.
K B L C
4.Select 'CLOCK' with
and confirm
B 1
with
.
TIME --:--
1.Switch on the TV. If required, select the pro-
gramme number for the video recorder.
MENU
DATE --/--/--
SMART CLOCK [ON]
2.Press
. The main menu will appear.
K B L C
3.Select 'INITIAL SET UP' with
and
END=EXIT
B 1
confirm with
.
K B L C
4.Select 'RF OUT' with
and confirm
5.Check the time in 'TIME'. If required, please
B 1
with
.
0..9
change the time with
.
6.Check 'DAY', 'MONTH' and 'YEAR' in the
same way.
7.Choose ‘SMART CLOCK’ ON or OFF with
SELECT K L CHOOSE B
→RF OUT CH 35
B 1
.
STATUS/EXIT
8.To end, press
.
Time/date is displayed incorrectly despite
manual setting
* With Smart Clock, time/date is taken from the
END=EXIT
B 1
5.Press
6.Press
.
K B L C
TV channel saved on 'P01'.
0..9
or
to select the channel
If you wish to switch this automatic time correc-
tion off, select 'OFF' for Smart Clock. You can
reactivate this function at anytime by selecting
'ON' for Smart Clock.
which is not broadcasted between channel 22
and channel 69 in your area.
B 1
7.Press
. When you want to receive TV
signals directly from the VHF/UHF TV aerial,
L C
. Then, press
select the channel 22 first
B 1
and confirm with
.
STATUS/EXIT
8.To end, press
.
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4. Playback
Playing cassettes
Playing back NTSC cassettes
You can use this video recorder to play back
recorded VHS videocassettes. You can operate
the video recorder using the remote control or
the buttons on the front of the video recorder.
Your video recorder can only record and play
standard VHS cassettes.
Cassettes that have been recorded in the NTSC
standard (for example, American cassettes) can
be played back using this video recorder.
However, this only works on PAL-television sets
that are suitable for a picture frequency of 60Hz.
1.Put a cassette into the cassette slot. The cas-
Displaying current tape position
sette is inserted automatically. '
appear on the display.
' will
The following information is displayed on the
screen: e.g.: 0:02:45 shows the counter in hours,
minutes and seconds.
SP/LP: will show the recorded speed of your
cassette
'REM 0:06': will show the actual amount of play-
ing/recording time left on the tape in hours and
minutes.
When you play an NTSC cassette, the video
recorder will show 'REM -:--'.
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.
Picture/ sound quality is poor
When playing rental videos or older, poorer
quality cassettes, it may not be possible to com-
pletely filter out picture and sound interference.
This is not a fault in your machine. Read the
section 'Manual tracking'.
How can I set the counter to '0:00:00'?
You can set the counter to '0:00:00' with
CLEAR
.
When you put a cassette in the video recorder,
the counter will automatically reset to '0:00:00'.
K B
2.Press
to view the tape.
C/A
L C
3.To stop the playback, press
the video recorder.
4.To eject the cassette, press
video recorder stops the playback.
or
on
The counter does not move
C/A
when the
This occurs when there are no recordings on a
portion of a tape. This is not a fault in your
video recorder.
Automatic switch-off of special functions
Many functions (e.g. pause, still picture) switch
themselves off automatically after a short time
in order to protect the cassette and to save
energy.
The screen shows '-0:01:20'
If you rewind a cassette from the tape position
'0:00:00', the counter will show for instance,
'-0:01:20' (the cassette was rewound to 1
minute and 20 seconds before '0:00:00').
'-:--' is displayed in the 'REM' counter
This counter will automatically recognise the
length of the tape. In addition, when you put in
a cassette the video recorder must first calcu-
late the time played. Therefore, '-:--' appears
first and only after the tape has been running
for a few seconds, the correct playing time will
be shown.
Do I need to change the playback speed
when playing back LP recordings?
During playback, the correct speed will auto-
matically be selected. For more information,
please read the section 'Selecting the recording
speed (SP or LP)' in the chapter 'Manual
recording'.
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Searching for a tape position with
picture (scanning)
Automatic search for a tape position
(index search)
s 0
Every time a tape is recorded an index marking
is written on the tape.
These marked positions can be found again
quickly and easily later.
1.While a cassette is playing, press
(reverse) or
times.
B 1
(forward) one or more
K B
2.Press
to resume playback.
1.To search for the previous marking, press
3
s 0
INDEX
and then
.
Still picture
3
INDEX
2.For the next marking, press
and
B 1
then
.
2
STILL
1.During playback, press
tape and display a still picture.
to stop the
3.As soon as the video recorder finds this
marking, it automatically switches to play-
back.
K B
2.Press
to resume playback.
Scanning and still interfere with the picture quali-
ty. The sound is switched off. This is not a fault in
your video recorder.
Manual Tracking
To manually adjust the tracking during playback
Searching for tape position without
picture (forward wind and rewind)
+
PROGRAMME
and slow motion playback, press
-
PROGRAMME
or P+ P- .
L C
1.Stop the tape with
.
Tracking will return to Automatic Tracking
B 1
s 0
2.Press
(reverse) or
(forward).
L C
Adjustment when you press
, insert a tape,
L C
K B
3.To stop the tape, press
.
or press
.
To remove vertical jitter in a Still picture, press
+
-
or P+ P- .
PROGRAMME PROGRAMME
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5. Manual recording
General information
Preventing accidental erasing of
cassettes
Use 'Manual Recording' to make a sponta-
neous recording (for example, a programme cur-
rently being shown).
All cassettes (except for
rental and store cas-
settes) have a security
tab on the back of the
cassette.
If you want to start and stop a recording manual-
ly, read the section 'Recording without auto-
matic switch-off'.
To prevent recording
over important recordings (erasing), you can
remove this security tab.
If you later decide to record on a protected cas-
sette, simply cover the hole with adhesive tape
or slide the tab to the right.
If you want to start a recording manually but
have it stopped automatically, read the section
'Recording with automatic switch-off'. (e.g.
not to record to the end of the tape)
Read the section 'Direct record' if you want to
record a programme currently being shown.
Lining up recordings (assemble cut)
Recording without automatic
switch-off
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.Find the tape position of the old recording
where you want to insert the new recording.
2.Look at the last minute of the old recording
(playback).
1.Insert a cassette.
P+
P-
2.Use
to select the programme num-
ber you want to record, for example, 'P01'.
RECORD/OTR I
3.To start recording, press
4.Stop recording with
.
L C
.
Recording with automatic switch-off
(OTR One-Touch-Recording)
STILL 2
3.Press
at the tape position where
1.Insert a cassette.
the new recording is to go and press
P+
P-
2.Use
to select the programme num-
RECORD/OTR I
.
ber you want to record.
4.Now start recording as usual by pressing
RECORD/OTR I
3.Press
.
RECORD/OTR I
on the remote control.
RECORD/OTR I
4.Each time you press
you will
L C
5.Stop recording with
.
add 30 minutes to the recording time.
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Selecting the recording speed (SP
or LP)
'Direct Record'
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.
LP allows to double the recording duration on tape
(for example six hours instead of three hours on an
E180 cassette).
1.Switch on the TV set. If required, select the
programme number for the video recorder.
2.Press MENU . The main menu will appear.
L C
K B
3.Select 'RECORD SETUP' using
B 1
and confirm with
.
1.On the TV, select the programme number you
want make the recording from.
RECORD/OTR I
K B L C
4.Select 'RECORD SPEED' using
5.Select the required recording speed with
.
2.Press
with the video recorder
B 1
switched off.
.
L C
3.Stop recording with
.
SELECT K L CHOOSE B
How does Direct Record work?
The video recorder compares the TV channel
selected on the TV set with its stored TV channels
via the scart cable. If the same TV channel is
found, it switches the video recorder to the corre-
sponding programme number and starts recording.
Please do not change the TV channel on the TV
set during the search so as not to affect the
process.
→RECORD SPEED
DIRECT RECORD
[SP]
[OFF]
END=EXIT
STATUS/EXIT
6.To end, press
.
SP'/'LP'
'SP': StandardPlay (normal recording speed) offers
the usual first-class picture quality.
Switching 'Direct Record' on or off
'LP': LongPlay (half recording speed, double
recording time). 6 hours can be recorded on a 3-
hour cassette (E180) with a somewhat reduced
picture quality.
1.Switch on the TV. If required, select the pro-
gramme number for the video recorder.
MENU
2.Press
. The main menu will appear.
K B L C
3.Select 'RECORD SET UP' with
B 1
and confirm with
.
4.In 'DIRECT RECORD', select 'OFF' (Direct
Record off) or 'ON' (Direct Record on) with
B 1
STATUS/EXIT
5.To end, press
.
SELECT K L CHOOSE B
RECORD SPEED
[SP]
→DIRECT RECORD
[OFF]
END=EXIT
STANDBY/ON y
6.Switch off with
.
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6. Programming a recording (TIMER)
If you make a mistake, you can clear your input
General information
CLEAR
with
.
Use a TIMER programming to automatically start
and stop a recording at a later time or date. The
video recorder will switch to the right programme
number and begin recording at the correct time.
With this video recorder, you can pre-programme
up to eight recordings within a period of one
year. To make a programmed recording, your
video recorder needs to know:
Plus Code
No. :1 2 3 4 5
SET=VIDEO PLUS+
CORRECT=CLEAR
END=EXIT
* the date you want to make the recording
* the programme number of the TV channel
* the start and stop time of the recording
* VPS or PDC on or off
+
SV/V
4.Press
.
5.Select ONCE, DAILY, or WEEKLY recording
K B L C
B 1
with
. Then press
.
This information is saved in a 'TIMER block
Plus Code
What is 'VPS/PDC'?
'VPS' (Video Programming System)/ 'PDC'
(Programme Delivery Control) are used to con-
trol the start and duration of TV channel record-
ings. If a TV programme starts earlier or ends
later than scheduled, the video recorder will
turn on and off at the correct time.
→ONCE
DAILY
WEEKLY
SELECT K L CHOOSE B
END=EXIT
What do I need to know about 'VPS/PDC'?
Usually the VPS or PDC time is the same than
the start time. But if your TV guide shows a
VPS or PDC time which is different from the
programme’s scheduled start time, e.g. 20.10
(VPS/PDC 20.14), you must enter the VPS/PDC
time exact to the minute. If you want a start time
different from the VPS/PDC time, you must
switch VPS/PDC off.
Selecting once/daily/weekly recordings
K B L C
Using
, select from the following
options:
'ONCE':
'DAILY':
Recording once
Repeated daily recordings (Monday
to Friday)
'WEEKLY.': Repeated weekly recordings (every
week on the same day)
The following message appears on the
screen: Prog. No. '- -'
Programming a recording (with
'VIDEO Plus+®')
* The programme number of the TV channel
has not yet been assigned to the ShowView
0..9
number. Using the number buttons
on the
remote control, select the corresponding pro-
gramme number (name) of the TV channel.
The following message appears on the
screen:'ERROR'
Thanks to this programming system, you no
longer need to tediously enter the date, pro-
gramme number, start and end time. All the
information needed for programming is con-
tained in the Plus Code.
You can find this Plus Code in most TV listing
magazines written next to the concerned pro-
gramme.
* The entered ShowView number is incorrect.
STATUS/EXIT
Correct your input or end with
.
* Check the time/date (see chapter 'Installing
your video', section 'Setting the time and date').
* A daily recording was entered for the wrong
day. Daily programming can only be used for
recordings to be made from Monday to Friday.
The following message appears on the
screen:'TIMER NOT COMPLETED'
1.Switch on the TV set. If required, select the
programme number for the video recorder.
+
2.Press SV/V on the remote control.
* The channel is wrong.
3.Enter the entire ShowView number. This
number is up to 9 digits long and can be
found next to the start time of the TV pro-
gramme in your TV listing magazine. [e.g: 1-
234-5 or 1 234 5]
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Error message: 'FULL'
5.The decoded data appears after confirma-
tion. You can go back to change the data.
Select the corresponding input field using
B 1
* If this error message appears after pressing
+
SV/V
, then all TIMER blocks are already pro-
grammed. No more recordings can be pro-
grammed. If you want to clear a programmed
recording (TIMER block), select the programme
CLEAR
0..9
. Change the data with
.
6.When all information are correctly, press
STATUS/EXIT
. The programming information
CLEAR
number on TIMER LIST menu and press
.
is stored in a TIMER block.
Switching on 'VPS/PDC' in the 'START' input
field
Programming a recording (without
VIDEO Plus+)
B 1
CLEAR
Select 'VPS/PDC' using
. Press '1'
to switch off 'VPS/PDC' or press '2' to switch on
'VPS/PDC'.
1.Switch on the TV. If required, select the pro-
gramme number for the video recorder.
2.Press MENU . The main menu will appear.
7.Insert a cassette with an intact security tab
(unprotected).
K B
L C
3.Select 'TIMER' with
. Then press
STANDBY/ON y
8.Switch off with
. The pro-
B 1
.
grammed recording will only function when
the video recorder is switched off with
4.Select ONCE, DAILY, or WEEKLY recording
K B L C
B 1
with
. Then press
.
STANDBY/ON y
.
If any of the TIMER blocks are in use, 'FULL' will
appear on the TV screen.
If any of the TIMER blocks are in use, ' REC' will
light up on the video recorder display.
SELECT K L CHOOSE B
Problems and solutions for pro-
grammed recordings
→ONCE
DAILY
WEEKLY
TIMER LIST
END=EXIT
The video recorder will not operate
* While a programmed recording is being made,
you cannot operate your video recorder manually.
If you want to cancel the programmed recording,
C A
0..9
5.Select TIMER block with
.
Selecting once/daily/weekly recordings
press
/
.
K B L C
Use
to select from the following options:
'TURN OFF VCR FOR TIMER RECORDING'
flashes on the TV screen
'ONCE': Recording once
'DAILY': Repeated daily recordings from Monday to
Friday
'WEEKLY.': Repeated weekly recordings (every
week on the same day)
* The video recorder was switched on several min-
utes before the start of a programmed recording.
STANDBY/ON y
Switch off the video recorder with
A programmed recording (timer) will only function
if the video recorder is switched off.
Cassette is ejected during recording
* The end of the tape was reached during record-
ing.
.
0..9
6.With
buttons you can enter 'START'
(start time) , 'STOP' (end time) , 'PROG.' (pro-
gramme number) ‘VPS/PDC’ and 'DATE'.
Programme numbers of the ' AV/IN ' and scart
socket
You can also programme recordings from external
sources via scart socket AV/IN.
Error message: ' ' will flash in the video
recorder display
* No cassette was inserted. Insert a cassette and
STANDBY/ON y
switch off the video recorder using
.
7.When all inputs are correct, press
Cassette was ejected as soon as the
STATUS/EXIT
. The programming information
STANDBY/ON y
button was pressed
is stored in a TIMER block.
8.Insert a cassette with an intact security tab
(unprotected).
* A cassette was inserted with the security tab
removed.
Undo the erase protection (chapter 'Manual
Recording', section 'Preventing accidental erasing
of cassettes') or insert a different cassette.
STANDBY/ON y
9.Switch off with
.
The programmed recording will only function
when the video recorder is switched off with
STANDBY/ON y
.
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Problems and solutions for pro-
grammed recordings
How to check, or delete a pro-
grammed recording (TIMER)
1.Switch on the TV. If required, select the pro-
gramme number for the video recorder.
2.Press MENU . The main menu will appear.
The video recorder does not react
• While a programmed recording is being made,
you cannot operate your video recorder manu-
ally. If you want to cancel the programmed
K B
L C
3.Select 'TIMER' with
. Then press
B 1
A
.
C/
recording, press
.
K B
L C
4.Select 'TIMER LIST' with
, and
• The end of the tape was reached during
recording.
B 1
confirm with
.
STANDBY/ON y
Switch off the video recorder with
. A programmed recording (timer) will only func-
tion if the video recorder is switched off.
'TURN OFF VCR FOR TIMER RECORDING'
appears on the screen
SELECT K L CHOOSE B
ONCE
DAILY
WEEKLY
→TIMER LIST
* The video recorder was switched on several
minutes before the start of a programmed
recording.
END=EXIT
'
' will flash in the video recorder display
B 1
* No cassette was inserted. Insert a cassette and
switch off the video recorder using
5.Select timer block with
.
CLEAR
6.To cancel the recording, press
.
STANDBY/ON y
.
STATUS/EXIT
7.To end, press
8.Switch off with with
.
Cassette is ejected during recording
* The end of the tape was reached during
recording.
STANDBY/ON y
.
The 'PROTECTED CASSETTE CANNOT
RECORD' error message appears briefly in
the screen then the cassette is ejected
* A cassette was inserted with the security tab
removed.
Undo the erase protection (chapter 'Manual
Recording', section 'Preventing accidental eras-
ing of cassettes') or insert a different cassette.
How to change a programmed
recording (TIMER)
1.Switch on the TV. If required, select the pro-
gramme number for the video recorder.
2.Press MENU . The main menu will appear.
K B
L C
3.Select 'TIMER' with
. Then press
B 1
.
4.Select ONCE, DAILY, or WEEKLY recording
K B L C
B 1
with
. Then press
.
0..9
5.Select a TIMER block with
. (The flashing
number indicates an empty TIMER block.)
ONCE
TIMER - 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 -
SELECT TIMER NUMBER
END=EXIT
CLEAR
6.Press
to delete information and input
0..9
.
correct information with
STATUS/EXIT
7.To end, press
.
STANDBY/ON y
8.Switch off with
.
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7. Other functions
Switching the status display off or
on
Continuous playback
This function can be used to play a cassette
over and over again. When the end of the cas-
sette is reached, the video recorder will rewind
and start from the beginning again. This function
is activated or deactivated as follows.
Along with the on screen menu, the status dis-
play also displays information on the current
operating status (counter, playback, recording,
TV channel, etc.) on the TV screen. You can
switch off the information about the operating
status so that the status display is not recorded
when copying videocassettes.
1.Press MENU . The main menu will appear.
K B L C
2.Select line 'VCR SET UP' using
B 1
and confirm with
.
K B L C
3.Select 'REPEAT PLAY' using
.
1.Switch on the TV set. If required, select the
programme number for the video recorder.
MENU
SELECT K L CHOOSE B
2.Press
. The main menu will appear.
→REPEAT PLAY
STATUS DISPLAY
BLUE BACKGROUND[ON]
AUTO STANDBY [OFF]
[ON]
[ON]
K B L C
3.Select 'VCR SET UP' with
and
B 1
confirm with
.
SELECT K L CHOOSE B
END=EXIT
REPEAT PLAY
→STATUS DISPLAY
[ON]
[ON]
B 1
BLUE BACKGROUND[ON]
AUTO STANDBY [OFF]
4.Select function 'ON' with
.
If you select 'OFF', continuous playback will be
switched off.
STATUS/EXIT
5.To end, press
.
END=EXIT
6.Insert a cassette.
K B
7.Start the continuous playback with
.
K B L C
4.Select 'STATUS DISPLAY' with
.
B 1
5.Select 'ON' or 'OFF' with
.
Which settings can I choose?
'ON': Shows the status display for a few sec-
onds only.
'OFF': Switches off the status display.
STATUS/EXIT
6.To end, press
.
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Blue Background on or off
Automatic switch-off
1.Switch on the TV. If required, select the pro-
gramme number for the video recorder.
MENU
If you haven't used the video recorder for a few
minutes in certain modes (e.g.: STOP), it will
switch to standby automatically. You can cancel
this function to use the video recorder as a tele-
vision receiver.
2.Press
. The main menu will appear.
K B L C
3.Select 'VCR SET UP' using
and
B 1
confrim with
.
1.Switch on the TV. If required, select the pro-
gramme number for the video recorder.
MENU
K B
4.Select 'BLUE BACKGROUND' using
L C
B 1
and confirm with
.
2.Press
3.Select 'VCR SET UP' using
. The main menu will appear.
SELECT K L CHOOSE B
K B L C
and
B 1
confrim with
.
REPEAT PLAY
STATUS DISPLAY
→BLUE BACKGROUND [ON]
[ON]
[ON]
L C
K B
4.Select 'AUTO STANDBY' using
.
AUTO STANDBY [OFF]
SELECT K L CHOOSE B
REPEAT PLAY
STATUS DISPLAY
[ON]
[ON]
END=EXIT
BLUE BACKGROUND[ON]
→AUTO STANDBY
[ON]
5.Select 'OFF' (no blue background) or 'ON'
B 1
(blue background on) with
.
END=EXIT
If you select 'OFF', the menu display will disap-
pear.
5.Select 'OFF' (no automatic switch-off) or 'ON'
B 1
(automatic switch-off) with
.
STATUS/EXIT
6.To end, press
.
STATUS/EXIT
6.To end, press
.
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8. Before you call an engineer
If, contrary to expectation, you have any prob-
lems using this video recorder, it may be caused
by the following reasons.
No recording possible:
* The TV channel you want to record is not
stored or you selected the wrong programme
number: check TV channels stored.
Your video recorder does not respond to
any button being pressed:
* There is no power supply: check the power
* A cassette was inserted that does not have
the security tab (cannot be used to record):
Insert a cassette with an intact security tab or
change cassette. For more information, please
see the section 'Preventing accidental erasing
of cassettes' in chapter 'Manual Recording'.
* 'VPS/PDC' switched on but 'VPS/PDC time'
wrong: enter 'VPS/PDC time' exactly to the
minute. Have your aerial checked.
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: disconnect from
the mains power supply for 60 seconds, then
connect again.
If this doesn't help, you could reset your video
recorder to the default factory settings.
Resetting devices to default factory settings
* Attention:
All the information stored (TV channels, time
and date, TIMER) will be cleared.
1.Switch off this video recorder with
There is picture or sound interference on TV
reception:
* Turn to chapter 'Installing your video recorder'
and read 'Setting the RF out channel'.
* Have your aerial checked.
The wrong TV channel has been selected
afteryou programmed a recording using
VIDEO Plus+
*1. Enter the Plus Code of the desired TV chan-
nel.
2. Check the programme number/channel
name in the 'PROG.' input field
3. If this does not correspond to the desired
TV channel, select the input field and
change the programme number/channel
name.
STANDBY/ON y
.
RECORD
PROGRAMME+
for
2.Press and hold
and
2 seconds or more at the same time.
Cassette is jammed in the video recorder:
* Don't use force. Pull out the mains plug for a
moment.
STATUS/EXIT
4. Confirm with
.
Remote control does not work:
* Remote control not pointed toward the video
recorder: point it at the video recorder.
* There is a technical problem: Take out the bat-
teries, wait for 10 seconds and place them
back.
* Batteries have run out: change the batteries.
No picture when you play a cassette:
* There is no recording on the cassette: change
the cassette.
* You have selected the wrong programme num-
ber on the TV for playing cassette: on the TV,
select the correct programme number for the
video recorder.
* The cable connecting the TV set and the video
recorder has come loose: check the cable.
Poor picture quality when you play a cas-
sette:
* Your TV set is not properly adjusted.
* The cassette is badly worn or of poor quality:
use new cassette.
* Tracking is not properly adjusted: turn to sec-
tion 'Manual Tracking'.
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28027 MADRID
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Phone: 902-11 33 84
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Fehérvári út 84.
Budapest 1119
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