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
humidity. Wait at least three hours after transporting the device. The video recorder needs this time in order to
become acclimatised to its new environment (temperature, air humidity, etc.).
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.
We hope you enjoy your new video recorder.
PAL
This electronic device contains many materi-
als that can be recycled. Please enquire about
the possibilities for recycling your old device.
Important notes regarding operation
Danger: High voltage!
Do not remove the top cover as there is a
risk of an electrical shock!
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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 print-
ed on the type plate fixed at the back of the device.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock,
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do not expose this device rain or moisture.
The video recorder does not contain any com-
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ponents that can be repaired by the customer.
Please leave all maintenance work for quali-
fied personnel.
As soon as the video recorder is connected to
the power supply, there are some components
that are in constant operation. To switch off the
video recorder completely you must discon-
nect it from the power supply.
Make sure that air can circulate freely through
the ventilation slots on the video recorder. Do
This product complies with the requirements of
Directive 73/23/EEC +89/336/EEC +93/68 EEC.
!
Interference
The Department of Trade and industry operates
a radio Investigation Service to help TV licence
holders improve reception of BBC and ITC pro-
grammers where these are being spoilt by inter-
ference.
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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
!
Specifications
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.
Do not place any combustible objects on the
device (candles, etc.).
Voltage: 220-240V/50Hz
Power consumption: 14W
Power consumption (Standby): less than 3W
Rewind time: 260 seconds (cassette E-180)
Dimensions in cm (WxDxH): 36.0x22.6x9.2
Number of video heads : 2
Recording/playback time:
3 hours (SP) (cassette E-180)
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Make sure that children do not place any for-
!
eign objects within the openings or ventilation
slots.
6 hours (LP) (cassette E-180)
These operating instructions have been print-
ed on non-polluting paper.
Deposit old batteries at the appropriate collec-
tion 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 pro-
tect the environment.
Supplied accessories
• Operating instructions
• Remote control and 2 batteries
• Aerial Cable
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REW.
Front of your VCR
When tape playback is stopped, press to rewind the tape
at high speed. During playback, press to rewind the tape
while the picture stays on the screen.
To switch off or on, interrupt menu
STANDBY/ONy
function.
To select the
PROGRAMME+ PROGRAMME-
To play back a tape.
PLAY
To stop the tape and eject the
STOP/EJECT
cassette.
programme number. During playback, press to adjust the
tracking.
To record the TV channel selected at this
RECORD
moment.
FWD.
Back of your VCR
When tape playback is stopped, press to fast
TV
To connect the TV.
forward the tape at high speed. During playback, press to
fast forward the tape while the picture stays on the screen.
AERIAL
RF OUT
To connect the aerial cable.
To connect the TV.
2. Important notes for operation
Navigation in the screen menu
The symbols on your video recorder
display
You can check/change many functions and settings
of your video recorder via the on-screen menu. The
individual functions are selected, via the remote
control as follows:
Call up the menu: with
MENU
.
These symbols can light up on your video recorder dis-
play:
SELECT K L CHOOSE B
When you keep your video recorder on.
→TIMER
RECORD SET UP
VCR SET UP
TUNER SET UP
INITIAL SET UP
When you have put a cassette in the video
recorder.
Display of programme number of the TV channel /
time / RF channel.
END=EXIT
When you record.
PLAY B-K STOP C-L
When you have programmed a recording.
To select: with
.
To enter or change your selection: with the num-
PLAY B-K STOP C-L
ber buttons 0..9 or with
To save or confirm: with
.
FWD 1- B
.
To cancel: with CLEAR
.
To end: with
.
STATUS/EXIT
Switching on
You can switch on the video recorder with the
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'.
Time in the display
STANDBY/ON y
If you have switched the video recorder off with
'18:00'.
, the time will show in the display, e.g.
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.
If the display has been switched off, your video recorder consumes less than 3W in stand-by.
Power outage/no power
Channel information remains saved for up to 1 year, the time and timer information is saved for up to 1
minute.
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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-
ceed as follows:
1.Remove fuse cover and fuse.
2.Fix new fuse which should be a BS1362 3A, ASTA
or BSI approved type.
The necessary cable connections
must be made before you can record
or playback TV programmes using
your video recorder.
We recommend that you use a scart
cable to connect your TV and video recorder.
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.
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
What is a scart cable?
The scart or Euro AV cable serves as the universal
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.
the distribution board should not be greater than 3A.
The severed plug must be destroyed to avoid a possi-
ble shock hazard should it be inserted into a 13A
socket alsewhere.
Connecting with a scart cable
Have the following cables ready:
- one aerial cable (1, supplied)
- one scart cable (2, not supplied)
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.
1
2
1.Remove the aerial cable
plug from your TV. Insert it
into the AERIAL at the back
of the video recorder.
TV
AERIAL
L
T
I
A
U
A
R
E
F
R
O
2.Insert one end of the sup-
plied 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.
TV
RF OUT
L
T
R
I
A
A
E
F
U
O
R
3.Plug one end of a scart
cable into the scart socket
'TV' at the back of the video
recorder and the other end
6.Do not connect either wires to the earth terminai in
TV
the plug which is marked with the letter 'E' or by
L
I
A
A
R
E
R
U
T
F
O
TV
the safety earth symbol
green-and-yellow.
or coloured green or
into the suitable scart socket on your TV reserved
for the video recorder operation (see your TV’s
operating instructions).
Before replacing the plug cover, make certain that the
cord grip is clamped over the sheath of the lead-not
simply over the two wires.
4.Switch on the TV.
5.Insert AC cable into the wall socket.
Preparing the remote control for
operation
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 has a configuration menu for the
scart socket.
The remote control and its batteries are packed separate-
ly in the original video recorder packaging. You must
install the batteries in the remote control before use.
Please configure this scart socket as Input-Output.
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:
1.Take the remote control and the enclosed
batteries (2 batteries).
PLEASE CONNECT AERIAL OR
CABLE TO THE VCR
2.Open the remote control's battery compart-
ment and place the batteries in it as shown in
the picture and close the battery compart-
ment.
The remote control is now ready to use. Its
range is approximately 7 metres.
THEN...
PUSH P+ KEY
OR...
FOR PLAY ONLY-PUSH PLAY
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Then, read the section 'Preparation for use' in
the chapter 'Installing your video recorder'.
Connecting without a scart cable
My screen is empty
Have an aerial cable ready.
1.Switch off your TV.
2.Remove the aerial cable plug from the aerial
input socket of the TV. Insert it into the AERIAL
at the back of the video recorder.
3.Insert one end of the sup-
Many TVs are switched to the programme num-
ber for the scart socket by way of a control signal
sent through the scart cable.
If the TV does not automatically switch to the scart
socket programme number, manually change to the
corresponding programme number on your TV (see
your TV's operating instructions).
TV
AERIAL
plied 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.
A
U
L
T
I
A
R
E
F
R
O
TV
RF OUT
4.Insert AC cable into the
L
T
I
A
U
A
R
E
F
R
O
wall socket.
5.Switch on your TV and
select the programme
number used for video playback on your TV.
(see your TV’s operating instructions)
6.Start the TV’s channel search manually as if
you wanted to save a new TV channel until
the next screen appears. (see your TV’s oper-
ating instructions)
PLEASE CONNECT AERIAL OR
CABLE TO THE VCR
THEN...
PUSH P+ KEY
OR...
FOR PLAY ONLY-PUSH PLAY
I do not see the message screen
• Check the cable connections.
• Repeat the channel search on your TV.
7.Save this programme number setting on your
TV for video recorder operation.
Then, read the section 'Preparation for use' in
the chapter 'Installing your video recorder'.
Programme number for video recorder operation
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).
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4. Installing your video recorder
Preparation for use
Manual TV channel search
This chapter shows you how to prepare the video
recorder for use. The video recorder automatically
seeks out and stores all available TV channels.
In some cases it can occur that all of the TV
channels are not found and saved during the first
installation. In this case, the missing or coded TV
channels must be searched for and stored man-
ually.
'Aim' correctly
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.
1.Switch on the TV. If required, select the pro-
gramme number for the video recorder.
MENU
2.Press
.The main menu will appear.
Connecting additional devices
PLAY B-K
STOP C-L
3.Use
or
to select 'TUNER
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.
FWD 1- B
SET UP'. Then press
.
PLAY B-K
STOP C-L
4.Use
or
to select 'MANU-
FWD 1- B
AL TUNING'. Then press
.
1.Press with P+ .
The automatic TV channel search starts.
MANUAL TUNING
→PROG.
CHANNEL
SKIP
P55
055
[OFF]
PLEASE WAIT
SELECT K L CHOOSE B
END=EXIT
START
❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚
FINISH
PLAY B-K
STOP C-L
5.Select 'PROG.' with
or
.
FWD 1- B
.
Then press
6.With
The video recorder does not find any TV
channels during the search
PLAY B-K
STOP C-L
0..9
, select
or
or
• Select channel 1 on the TV. Can you see the
saved TV channel on the TV?
the desired programme number that you want
to use for the TV channel, e.g. 'P01'. Then
FWD 1- B
If not, check the cable connection of the aerial
(aerial socket), video recorder, TV.
press
.
PLAY B-K
STOP C-L
•
The video recorder searches the entire frequen-
cy range in order to find and save the largest
possible number of TV channels. It is possible
that the TV channels in your country are broad-
cast in a higher frequency range. As soon as
this range is reached during the search, the
video recorder will find the TV channels.
7.Select 'CHANNEL' with
or
,
FWD 1- B
and confirm with
. Then enter the
0..9
desired channel with
.
'
'
If you set SKIP on for a channel, this chan-
nel will be ignored when going through the
+
P
P–
channels with
or
.
2.The clock setting display appears on the TV
screen.
I don't know the channels for my TV stations
PLAY B-K
STOP C-L
In this case, press
or
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.
TIME --:--
DATE --/--/--
FWD 1- B
8.Save the TV channel with
.
END=EXIT
9.To search for other TV channels, begin again
at step 5.
STATUS/EXIT
10.To end, press
.
0..9
3.Set the time with the number buttons
4.Set 'DAY', 'MONTH' and 'YEAR' with the
0..9
.
number buttons
.
5.When all information is correct, save by
STATUS/EXIT
pressing
.
The preparation for use is now complete.
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Automatic Tuning
Sorting TV channels manually
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.
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 all the TV
channels already saved with the new ones.
1.Switch on the TV. If required, select the pro-
gramme number for the video recorder.
MENU
1.Switch on the TV. If required, select the pro-
gramme number for the video recorder.
MENU
2.Press
. The main menu will appear.
2.Press
. The main menu will appear.
PLAY B-K
3.Select 'TUNER SET UP' with
or
PLAY B-K
3.Select 'TUNER SET UP' with
STOP C-L
FWD 1- B
and confirm with
.
STOP C-L
FWD 1- B
and confirm with
.
PLAY B-K
4.Select 'AUTO TUNING' with
or
PLAY B-K
STOP C-L
4.Select 'MOVE' with
or
,
STOP C-L
FWD 1- B
.
and confirm with
FWD 1- B
and confirm with
.
MOVE
PLEASE WAIT
→P01: 02
P02: 03
P03: 05
P04: 10
P05: 74
P06: 90
P07: 99
P08: 121
P09: 124
P10: 130
START
❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚
FINISH
SELECT K L CHOOSE B
END=EXIT
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.
PLAY B-K
STOP C-L
5.With
or
, select the saved
TV channel that you want to change.
6.Confirm with
7.Move the selected channel with
FWD 1- B
.
PLAY B-K
or
STOP C-L
to the programme number you want
to assign.
8.Confirm with
FWD 1- B
.
9.To assign other TV channels to a programme
number, repeat steps 5 to 8.
STATUS/EXIT
10.To end, press
.
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Setting the clock
Setting the RF out channel
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.
If the display shows an incorrect time or ' --:-- ',
the time and date must be reset manually.
1.Switch on the TV. If required, select the pro-
gramme number for the video recorder.
MENU
2.Press
. The main menu will appear.
PLAY B-K
3.Select 'INITIAL SET UP' with
or
STOP C-L
FWD 1- B
and confirm with
.
PLAY B-K
STOP C-L
4.Select 'CLOCK' with
or
FWD 1- B
and confirm with
.
What is RF out channel?
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 the TV just like TV channels.
What is RF out channel frequency?
TIME --:--
DATE --/--/--
This frequency or channel indicates the channel
on which the audio or video signal is transmitted.
END=EXIT
5.Check the time in 'TIME'. If required, please
1.Switch on the TV. If required, select the pro-
gramme number for the video recorder.
MENU
0..9
change the time with
.
6.Check 'DAY', 'MONTH' and 'YEAR' in the
same way.
2.Press
. The main menu will appear.
PLAY B-K
3.Select 'INITIAL SET UP' with
or
STATUS/EXIT
7.To end, press
.
STOP C-L
FWD 1- B
and confirm with
.
PLAY B-K
STOP C-L
4.Select 'RF OUT' with
or
FWD 1- B
and confirm with
.
SELECT K L CHOOSE B
→RF OUT CH 35
END=EXIT
FWD 1- B
5.Press
.
PLAY B-K
STOP C-L
0..9
6.Press
,
or
to select
the channel which is not broadcasted
between channel 22 and channel 69 in your
area.
FWD 1- B
7.Press
.
If you cannot get an interference-free picture
and sound, connect the video recorder and
the TV with a scart cable. Then, switch the
STOP C-L
ss
built-in modulator off. Pre
'
'
'
repeatedly until -- appears next to RF
'
OUT CH on the TV screen.
FWD 1- B
Then confirm with
.
STATUS/EXIT
8.To end, press
.
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5. Playback
How can I set the counter to '0:00:00'?
Playing back cassettes
CLEAR
You can set the counter to '0:00:00' with
.
You can operate the video recorder using the
remote control or the buttons on the front of the
video recorder.
When you put a cassette in the video recorder,
the counter will automatically reset to '0:00:00'.
The counter does not move
PLAY B-K
STOP C-L
FWD 1- B
If you press
REW0- s
,
,
or
This occurs when there are no recordings on a por-
tion of a tape. This is not a fault in your video recorder.
The screen shows '-0:01:20'
while the set is in Stand-by, the power will be
automatically turned on. Additionally, if a cas-
sette was already inserted, the corresponding
operation will be performed.
Your video recorder can only record and play
back standard VHS cassettes.
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').
1.Put a cassette into the cassette slot. The cas-
Searching for a tape position with
picture (scanning)
sette is inserted automatically. '
appear on the display.
PLAY B-K
' will
1.During playback, press REW0- s (reverse) or
2.Press
to view the tape. 'PLAY' will
appear on the display.
FWD 1- B
(forward).
2.If you want to search in super high speed,
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.
REW0- s
FWD 1- B
press
or
once more.
(This function will not operate for a NTSC cas-
settes playback in SP mode.)
PLAY B-K
3.Press
to resume playback.
Still picture
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'.
2
STILL
1.During playback, press
tape and display a still picture.
PLAY B-K
to stop the
2.Press
to resume playback.
Scanning and still picture interfere with the
picture quality
• The sound is switched off. This is not your
fault of your video recorder. When the picture
begins to vibrate vertically, stabilize the picture
STOP C-L
3.To stop the playback, press
or
STOP/EJECT on the video recorder.
4.To eject the cassette, press STOP/EJECT when
the video recorder stops the playback.
+
-
by pressing
P
or
PROGRAMME PROGRAMME
+
-
P
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.
in the still mode.
2
STILL
• If you press
to freeze the picture,
usually there will be noiselines on the TV
screen. This is normal, however, each time you
2
STILL
press
the lines will change position.
Do I need to change the playback speed
when playing back LP recordings?
During playback, the correct speed will automati-
cally be selected. For more information, please
read the section 'Selecting the recording speed
(SP or LP)' in the chapter 'Manual recording'.
Searching for tape position without
picture (forward wind and rewind)
STOP C-L
1.Stop the tape with
.
REW0- s
FWD 1- B
2.Press
(reverse) or
(forward). 'Fr' or 'FF' will appear on the dis-
play for 5 seconds, and then, the real time
counter time will appear.
Playing back NTSC cassettes
This video recorder can also play back cassettes
that have been recorded in SP [Standard Play]
or SLP [Super Long Play] mode in the NTSC
standard (for example, American cassettes).
However, this only works on PAL-television sets
that are suitable for a picture frequency of 60Hz.
STOP C-L
3.To stop the tape, press
.
Manual tracking
To manually adjust the tracking during playback,
+
-
PROGRAMME PROGRAMME
press
or P+ P– .
Displaying current tape position
Tracking will return to Automatic Tracking
STOP C-L
Adjustment when you press
, insert a
The following information is displayed on the
screen: e.g.: 0:02:45 shows the counter in hours,
minutes and seconds.
PLAY B-K
tape, or press
.
To remove vertical jitter in a Still picture, press
SP/LP: will show the recorded speed of your cassette.
+
- or P+
P–
.
PROGRAMME PROGRAMME
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6. Manual recording
Lining up recordings (assemble cut)
General information
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).
Use 'Manual Recording' to make a spontaneous
recording (for example, a programme currently
being shown).
If you want to start and stop a recording manually,
read the section 'Recording without automatic
switch-off'.
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)
STILL 2
3.Press
at the tape position where the
Recording without automatic
switch-off
REC I
new recording is to go and press
.
4.Now start recording as usual by pressing
1.Insert a cassette.
REC I
on the remote control.
P+ P–
2.Use
to select the programme num-
STOP C-L
5.Stop recording with
.
ber you want to record, for example, 'P01'.
3.To start recording, press
4.Stop recording with
Selecting the recording speed
(SP or LP)
LP allows to double the recording duration on tape
(for example six hours instead of three hours on a
E180 cassette).
REC I
.
STOP C-L
.
'PROTECTED CASSETTE CANNOT RECORD'
message briefly appeared in the TV screen,
then the cassette was ejected.
A cassette without the security tab was insert-
ed. Undo the erase protection.
1.Switch on the TV. If required, select the pro-
gramme number for the video recorder.
MENU
2.Press
. The main menu will appear.
PLAY B-K
3.Select 'RECORD SETUP' using
STOP C-L
FWD 1- B
or
and confirm with
.
Recording with automatic switch-off
(OTR One-Touch-Recording)
SELECT K L CHOOSE B
→RECORD SPEED
[SP]
1.Insert a cassette.
P+ P–
2.Use
to select the programme num-
ber you want to record.
END=EXIT
REC I
3.Press
.
REC I
4.Each time you press
you will add 30
minutes to the recording time.
4.Select the required recording speed with
STOP C-L
5.Stop recording with
.
FWD 1- B
.
5.To end, press
.
Preventing accidental erasing
STATUS/EXIT
'SP' / 'LP'
All cassettes (except rental and pre-recorded
cassettes) have a security tab on the back of the
cassette.
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.
'SP': Standard Play (normal recording speed)
offers the usual first-class picture quality.
'LP': Long Play (half recording speed, double
recording time). 6 hours can be recorded on a 3-
hour cassette (E180) with a somewhat reduced
picture quality.
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7. Programming a recording (TIMER)
7.When all inputs are correct, press
General information
STATUS/EXIT
. The programming information
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:
* the date you want to make the recording
* the programme number of the TV channel
* the start and stop time of the recording
This information is saved in a 'TIMER' block.
is stored in a TIMER block.
8.Insert a cassette with an intact security tab
(unprotected).
STANDBY/ON y
9.Switch off with
.
The programmed recording will only function
when the video recorder is switched off with
STANDBY/ON y
.
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.
Programming a recording
2.Press MENU . The main menu will appear.
1.Switch on the TV. If required, select the pro-
PLAY B-K
STOP C-L
3.Select 'TIMER' with
or
.
gramme number for the video recorder.
FWD 1- B
MENU
Then press
.
2.Press
. The main menu will appear.
PLAY B-K
STOP C-L
PLAY B-K
STOP C-L
4.Select 'TIMER LIST' with
or
,
3.Select 'TIMER' with
or
.
FWD 1- B
FWD 1- B
and confirm with
Then press
.
.
4.Select 'ONCE', 'DAILY' or 'WEEKLY' recording
SELECT K L CHOOSE B
PLAY B-K
STOP C-L
with
or
. Then press
FWD 1- B
.
ONCE
DAILY
WEEKLY
→TIMER LIST
SELECT K L CHOOSE B
→ONCE
DAILY
WEEKLY
TIMER LIST
END=EXIT
END=EXIT
FWD 1- B
5.Select timer block with
.
Timer block disappeared when I pressed
FWD 1- B
.
Selecting once/daily/weekly recordings
You have checked all the programmed record-
ings. If you want to check them again, repeat
steps 2 to 5.
'ONCE': Recording once
'DAILY': Repeated daily recordings from
Monday to Friday
'WEEKLY.': Repeated weekly recordings (every
week on the same day)
CLEAR
6.To cancel the recording, press
.
STATUS/EXIT
7.To end, press
.
STANDBY/ON y
8.Switch off with
.
Error message : 'FULL'
• If this error message appears after you select
'ONCE', 'DAILY' or 'WEEKLY' on TIMER menu
FWD 1- B
and press
, then all TIMER blocks
are already programmed. No more recordings
can be programmed. If you want to clear or
check a programmed recording(TIMER block),
select the programme number on TIMER LIST
CLEAR
menu and press
.
0..9
5.Select TIMER block with
.
6.Enter the Start time (START), End time
(STOP), Programme number (PROG.) and
0..9
the 'DATE' with
.
Programme numbers of the 'TV' scart socket
You can also programme recordings from exter-
nal sources via scart socket 'TV'. Select pro-
gramme number, 'A/V IN' with 0.0.
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How to change a programmed
recording (TIMER)
Problems and solutions for
programmed recordings
1.Switch on the TV. If required, select the pro-
gramme number for the video recorder.
Error message: ' ' flashes in the video recorder
display
2.Press MENU . The main menu will appear.
•
No cassette was inserted. Insert a cassette and
switch off the video recorder using
PLAY B-K
STOP C-L
3.Select 'TIMER' with
or
.
STANDBY/ON y
.
FWD 1- B
Then press
.
Cassette was ejected as soon as the
4.Select 'ONCE', 'DAILY' or 'WEEKLY' record-
STANDBY/ON y
button was pressed
PLAY B-K
STOP C-L
ing with
or
. Then press
FWD 1- B
• A cassette without the security tab was inserted.
.
0..9
Undo the erase protection (chapter 'Manual record-
ing', section 'Preventing accidental erasing') or
insert a different cassette.
'TURN OFF VCR FOR TIMER RECORDING' flash-
es on the TV screen
5.Select a TIMER block with
. (The flashing
number indicates an empty TIMER block.)
ONCE
TIMER - 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 -
• The video recorder is switched on several minutes
before the start of a programmed recording. Switch
STANDBY/ON y
off the video recorder with
. A pro-
SELECT TIMER NUMBER
END=EXIT
grammed recording (timer) will only function when
the video recorder is switched off.
Cassette is ejected during recording
• The end of the tape was reached during recording.
The video recorder does not react
• While a programmed recording is being made, you
cannot operate your video recorder manually. If you
want to cancel the programmed recording, press
CLEAR
6.Press
to delete information and input
0..9
correct information with
7.To end, press
8.Switch off with
.
STATUS/EXIT
.
STANDBY/ON y
.
STOP/EJECT
on the front panel.
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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
a weak signal is received, set BLUE BACK-
GROUND to 'ON'. The screen will be blue and
the sound will be muted. Or, if you want to
receive the weak signal, set BLUE BACK-
GROUND to 'OFF'.
1.Switch on the TV. If required, select the pro-
gramme number for the video recorder.
2.Press MENU . The main menu will appear.
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.Switch on the TV. If required, select the pro-
gramme number for the video recorder.
2.Press MENU . The main menu will appear.
PLAY B-K
STOP C-L
3.Select 'VCR SET UP' with
or
FWD 1- B
PLAY B-K
STOP C-L
and confirm with
4.Select 'BLUE BACKGROUND' using
.
3.Select 'VCR SET UP' with
or
FWD 1- B
and confirm with
.
PLAY B-K
4.Select 'STATUS DISPLAY' with
or
PLAY B-K
STOP C-L
or
.
STOP C-L
.
SELECT K L CHOOSE B
SELECT K L CHOOSE B
STATUS DISPLAY
→BLUE BACKGROUND [ON]
AUTO STANDBY
CLOCK DISPLAY
[ON]
→STATUS DISPLAY
BLUE BACKGROUND[ON]
AUTO STANDBY
CLOCK DISPLAY
[ON]
[ON]
[ON]
[ON]
[ON]
END=EXIT
END=EXIT
5.Select 'OFF' (no blue background) or 'ON'
FWD 1- B
5.Select 'ON' or 'OFF' with
.
FWD 1- B
(blue background on) with
.
Which settings can I choose?
'ON': Shows the status display for a few
seconds.
STATUS/EXIT
6.To end, press
.
'OFF': Switches off the status display.
STATUS/EXIT
6.To end, press
.
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Clock Display
Automatic switch-off
This function allows you to switch the VCR dis-
play off. It is useful in case you feel disturbed by
the display-brightness while watching TV in a
dark room. It also reduces the power consump-
tion.
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.
1.Switch on the TV. If required, select the pro-
gramme number for the video recorder.
MENU
1.Switch on the TV. If required, select the pro-
gramme number for the video recorder.
MENU
2.Press
. The main menu will appear.
2.Press
. The main menu will appear.
PLAY B-K
3.Select 'VCR SET UP' using
or
.
PLAY B-K
STOP C-L
3.Select 'VCR SET UP' using
or
STOP C-L
FWD 1- B
and confirm with
FWD 1- B
and confirm with
.
PLAY B-K
4.Select 'CLOCK DISPLAY' using
or
PLAY B-K
4.Select 'AUTO STANDBY' using
or
STOP C-L
STOP C-L
.
.
SELECT K L CHOOSE B
SELECT K L CHOOSE B
STATUS DISPLAY
BLUE BACKGROUND[ON]
→AUTO STANDBY
CLOCK DISPLAY
[ON]
STATUS DISPLAY
BLUE BACKGROUND[ON]
AUTO STANDBY
→CLOCK DISPLAY
[ON]
[ON]
[ON]
[ON]
[ON]
END=EXIT
END=EXIT
5.Select 'OFF' (no automatic switch-off) or 'ON'
5.Select 'OFF' (no clock display) or 'ON' (clock
FWD 1- B
(automatic switch-off) with
.
FWD 1- B
display on) with
.
STATUS/EXIT
6.To end, press
.
STATUS/EXIT
6.To end, press
.
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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
any button being pressed:
• There is no power supply: Check the power
No picture when you play a cassette:
• There is no recording on the cassette: Change
the cassette.
• You have selected the wrong programme
number on the TV for playing cassette: On the
TV, select the correct programme number for
the video recorder.
• The cable connecting the TV and the video
recorder has come loose: Check the cable.
supply.
• A programmed recording is currently being
made: If desired, cancel the programmed
recording. Please see the section 'Problems
and solutions for programmed recordings' in
chapter 'Programming a recording (TIMER)'
• There is a technical problem: Disconnect from
the mains power supply for 60 seconds, then
connect again.
Poor picture quality when you play a cas-
sette:
• Your TV is not properly adjusted.
• The cassette is badly worn or of poor quality:
use new cassette.
If this doesn't help, you could reset your video
recorder to the default factory settings.
• Tracking is not properly adjusted: Turn to sec-
tion 'Manual tracking'.
Resetting devices to default factory settings:
*Attention: All the information stored (TV chan-
nels, time and date, TIMER) will be cleared.
1.Switch off this video recorder with
No recording possible:
• The TV channel you want to record is not
stored or you selected the wrong programme
number: Check TV channels stored.
• A cassette was inserted that does not have the
security tab (cannot be used to record): Cover
the hole with adhesive tape or use a cassette
with an intact security tab. For more informa-
tion, please see the section 'Preventing acci-
dental erasing' in chapter 'Manual recording'.
STANDBY/ON y
.
STOP/EJECT
PROGRAMME+
and
2.Press and hold
for 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 the
moment. Then, call an engineer.
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.
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.
• Batteries have run out: Change the batteries.
You can also call the customer service centre
in your country.
The telephone numbers can be found on page
16 of this operating manual. Have the model
number (MODEL NO.) and the production num-
ber (PROD. NO.) of your video recorder ready.
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