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VR150/07
Thank you for buying a Philips video recorder. This video recorder is one of the most sophisticated 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
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HG271BD(EN).qx3 04.1.23 8:25 PM Page 2 1. Description of controls REC STANDBY/ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 STANDBY/ON PROGRAMME RECORD STOP/EJECT REW. PLAY FWD. P 0 P STATUS/EXIT PLAY CLEAR REW FWD MENU STOP TV-VOL TV-PROG. STILL TV MUTE SYSTEM AERIAL RF OUT FWD 1- B When tape playback is stopped, press to The remote control fast forward the tape at high speed. During playback, press to fast forward the tape while the picture stays on Buttons for VCR feature only the screen. To store or confirm entry
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HG271BD(EN).qx3 04.1.23 8:25 PM Page 3 REW. Front of your VCR When tape playback is stopped, press to rewind the tape STANDBY/ONy y To switch off or on, interrupt menu at high speed. During playback, press to rewind the tape function. while the picture stays on the screen. PROGRAMME+ PROGRAMME- To select the To play back a tape. PLAY programme number. During playback, press to adjust the STOP/EJECT To stop the tape and eject the tracking. cassette. RECORD To record the TV channel selected at
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HG271BD(EN).qx3 04.1.23 8:25 PM Page 4 3. Connecting the video recorder Important for the United Kingdom Connecting your video recorder to the TV This apparatus is fitted with an approved moulded 13 Amp plug. To change a fuse in this type of plug pro- The necessary cable connections ceed as follows: must be made before you can record 1. 1.Remove fuse cover and fuse. or playback TV programmes using 2. 2.Fix new fuse which should be a BS1362 3A, ASTA your video recorder. or BSI approved type. W
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HG271BD(EN).qx3 04.1.23 8:25 PM Page 5 Then, read the section 'Preparation for use' in Connecting without a scart cable the chapter 'Installing your video recorder'. My screen is empty Have an aerial cable ready. Many TVs are switched to the programme num- 1.Switch off your TV. 1. ber for the scart socket by way of a control signal 2. 2.Remove the aerial cable plug from the aerial sent through the scart cable. If the TV does not automatically switch to the scart input socket of the TV. Insert
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HG271BD(EN).qx3 04.1.23 8:25 PM Page 6 4. Installing your video recorder Preparation for use Manual TV channel search This chapter shows you how to prepare the video In some cases it can occur that all of the TV recorder for use. The video recorder automatically channels are not found and saved during the first seeks out and stores all available TV channels. installation. In this case, the missing or coded TV channels must be searched for and stored man- 'Aim' correctly ually. In the followin
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HG271BD(EN).qx3 04.1.23 8:25 PM Page 7 Automatic Tuning Sorting TV channels manually After you have performed the automatic channel During installation, all available TV channels are search you may not agree with the sequence in searched for and saved. If the channel assign- which the individual TV channels have been allo- ments of your cable or satellite TV provider cated to the programme positions (programme change or if you are re-installing the video numbers) of the video recorder. You ca
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HG271BD(EN).qx3 04.1.23 8:25 PM Page 8 Setting the clock Setting the RF out channel If the display shows an incorrect time or ' --:-- ', In some reception locations it is possible that a the time and date must be reset manually. TV channel will be sent on the same or similar 1. 1.Switch on the TV. If required, select the pro- frequency as the video recorder. gramme number for the video recorder. Result: As soon as the video recorder is 2. 2.Press MENU . The main menu will appear. switched on,
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HG271BD(EN).qx3 04.1.23 8:25 PM Page 9 5. Playback How can I set the counter to '0:00:00'? Playing back cassettes You can set the counter to '0:00:00' with CLEAR . You can operate the video recorder using the When you put a cassette in the video recorder, the counter will automatically reset to '0:00:00'. remote control or the buttons on the front of the video recorder. The counter does not move PLAY B-K STOP C-L FWD 1- B If you press , , or This occurs when there are no recordings on a por-
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HG271BD(EN).qx3 04.1.23 8:25 PM Page 10 6. Manual recording Lining up recordings (assemble cut) General information When you add a further recording to a cassette, Use 'Manual Recording' to make a spontaneous which already has a recording on it, a short recording (for example, a programme currently blank (flicker) can appear between the old and being shown). the new recording or the picture itself can flicker. If you want to start and stop a recording manually, To help reduce these from occur
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HG271BD(EN).qx3 04.1.23 8:25 PM Page 11 7. Programming a recording (TIMER) 7.When all inputs are correct, press 7. General information STATUS/EXIT . The programming information Use a TIMER programming to automatically start is stored in a TIMER block. and stop a recording at a later time or date. The 8. 8.Insert a cassette with an intact security tab video recorder will switch to the right programme (unprotected). number and begin recording at the correct time. STANDBY/ON y y With this video
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HG271BD(EN).qx3 04.1.23 8:25 PM Page 12 How to change a programmed Problems and solutions for programmed recordings recording (TIMER) 1.Switch on the TV. If required, select the pro- 1. Error message: ' ' flashes in the video recorder gramme number for the video recorder. display 2.Press MENU . The main menu will appear. 2. • No cassette was inserted. Insert a cassette and PLAY B-K STOP C-L 3. 3.Select 'TIMER' with or . STANDBY/ON y y switch off the video recorder using . FWD 1- B Then press
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HG271BD(EN).qx3 04.1.23 8:25 PM Page 13 8. Other Functions Blue Background on or off Switching the status display off or on If you want the TV screen to be solid blue when Along with the on screen menu, the status dis- a weak signal is received, set BLUE BACK- play also displays information on the current GROUND to 'ON'. The screen will be blue and operating status (counter, playback, recording, the sound will be muted. Or, if you want to TV channel, etc.) on the TV screen. You can receive th
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HG271BD(EN).qx3 04.1.23 8:25 PM Page 14 Clock Display Automatic switch-off This function allows you to switch the VCR dis- If you haven’t used the video recorder for a few play off. It is useful in case you feel disturbed by minutes in certain modes (e.g.: STOP), it will the display-brightness while watching TV in a switch to standby automatically. You can cancel dark room. It also reduces the power consump- this function to use the video recorder as a tele- tion. vision receiver. 1. 1.Switch
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HG271BD(EN).qx3 04.1.23 8:25 PM Page 15 9. 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. Your video recorder does not respond to No picture when you play a cassette: any button being pressed: • There is no recording on the cassette: Change • There is no power supply: Check the power the cassette. • You have selected the wrong programme supply. • A programmed recording is currently being nu
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HG271BD(EN).qx3 04.1.23 8:25 PM Page 16 PHILIPS NORGE AS PHILIPS AUSTRIA GMBH PHILIPS PORTUGUESA, S.A. Sandstuveien 70, Triesterstrasse 64 Consumer Information Centre PO Box 1, Manglerud 1101 Wien Rua Dr. António Loureiro Borge, nr. 5 N-0612 Oslo AUSTRIA Arquiparque, Miraflores NORWAY Tel: 0810 001 203 P-2795 L-A-VEHLA Phone: 2274 8250 PORTUGAL Phone: 021-4163063 OY PHILIPS AB PHILIPS INFO CENTER PHILIPS CE, The Philips Centre, Linnoitustie 11, Alexanderstrasse 1 420 - 430 London Road, 02600
