Philips VR200/02 User Manual

1. HOW TO CONNECT YOUR VIDEORECORDER 4.........
How to connect your videorecorder to the TV set 4.....
Connecting with a scartcable 4......................
Connecting without a scartcable 5...................
Connecting a decoder or otherequipment 5............
2. INSTALLING YOURVIDEO RECORDER 6...............
Initial installation 6..................................
Allocating a decoder 6..............................
Manual TV channel search 7.........................
Channel number or frequencydisplay 7...............
Satellite receiver 7..................................
Special installationfunctions 8.......................
Automatic TV channel search 8......................
Monitor function 8..................................
Sorting and clearing TV channelsmanually 8...........
Setting the language 9..............................
Setting the time anddate 9...........................
3. IMPORTANT NOTES FOROPERATION 10..............
General information 10..............................
Saving energy 10...................................
Emergency interrupt 10..............................
The symbols on yourvideo recorder display 10.........
Summary of userguide 11...........................
User guide (OSD) 11.................................
4. PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS 12..........................
Playing a cassette 12................................
Tape position indication 12...........................
Searching for tape positionwith the picture (picture
search) 12.........................................
Still picture 12......................................
Searching for tape positionwithout the picture(wind
and rewind) 12.....................................
Instant View 12.....................................
Automatic search fora tape position (indexsearch) 12..
Automatic search fora blank space on the tape 13.....
Picture interference 13..............................
Tracking during playback 13.........................
Tracking during stillpicture 13.......................
Cleaning the video heads 13.........................
5. MANUAL RECORDING 14............................
Recording without automaticswitch-off 14............
Recording with automaticswitch-off (OTR
one-touch-recording) 14.............................
Protecting your recordings 14........................
Auto-assembling 14.................................
Automatic recording froma satellite receiver(SAT
RECORDING) 15....................................
6. PROGRAMMED RECORDING(TIMER) 16...............
’VPS’ (Video ProgrammingSystem) and ’PDC’
(Programme DeliveryControl) 16.....................
Programming a recording(with ’SHOWVIEW’) 16.......
Programming a recording(without ’SHOWVIEW’) 17....
How to check or change a programmedrecording
(TIMER) 18.........................................
How to clear a programmedrecording (TIMER) 18......
7. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS 19.........................
Setting the on-screendisplay (OSD) 19................
Continuous playback 19.............................
Automatic switch-off(tuner mode) 19.................
Reducing picture disturbance- optimising the
modulator 20.......................................
Switching off the modulator 20.......................
8. Before you call an engineer 21.......................
9. GLOSSARY 22......................................
Technical terms used 22.............................
CONTENTS
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Philips VR200/02 Specifications

General

Brand	Philips
Model	VR200/02
Category	VCR
Language	English

Summary

Brief Operating Instructions

Remote Control Overview

Details the functions and layout of the VCR's remote control unit.

Additional TV Functions

Lists extra functions controllable via the TV button and other remote buttons.

Video Recorder Unit Description

Front Panel Controls and Indicators

Identifies the buttons, display, and slots on the front of the video recorder.

Rear Panel Connections

Details the input and output sockets on the back of the video recorder.

Safety and Technical Specifications

Safety Instructions and Notes

Provides essential safety guidelines, handling precautions, and environmental notes for the video recorder.

Technical Information

Lists key technical specifications such as dimensions, power consumption, and voltage.

Special Features and Technologies

Digital Studio Picture Control

Philips' system for enhanced playback quality, reducing disturbance on worn tapes.

Plug & Play Installation

Guides users through initial setup with an OSD picture and intelligent help line.

Automatic Satellite Recording

Enables recordings to be controlled by an external satellite receiver.

SHOWVIEW Programming

Simple programming system using a code found in listings magazines.

TURBO DRIVE

Features precision tape drive with short rewind times and auto tape length recognition.

Connecting Your Video Recorder

Connecting to the TV Set

Guides on connecting the VCR to a TV, recommending scart cables for best quality.

Connecting with a Scart Cable

Step-by-step instructions for connecting the VCR to a TV using a scart cable.

Connecting without a Scart Cable

Instructions for connecting the VCR to a TV without using a scart cable.

Connecting a Decoder or Other Equipment

Details how to connect external devices like decoders or satellite receivers.

Installing Your Video Recorder

Initial Installation

Guides through the first-time setup process, including language and channel search.

Allocating a Decoder

Explains how to assign channels for use with a decoder or descrambler.

Manual Channel Tuning

Manual TV Channel Search

Describes how to manually tune channels when automatic search fails or for coded channels.

Channel Number or Frequency Display

How to switch between channel number and frequency display during manual tuning.

Satellite Receiver Connection

Details receiving channels from a satellite receiver via the SCART socket.

Advanced Installation Functions

Automatic TV Channel Search

Explains how to initiate an automatic search for all available TV channels.

Monitor Function

Allows switching between TV and VCR picture when connected via scart.

Sorting and Clearing TV Channels

How to assign programme numbers and delete unwanted TV channels.

System Settings

Setting the On-Screen Display Language

How to select the language for the VCR's on-screen display (OSD).

Setting the Time and Date

Manual procedure for setting the VCR's internal clock and date.

Important Operation Notes

General Information

Covers basic operation, standby modes, and power connection advice.

Saving Energy

Explains how to switch the VCR to standby to conserve power.

Emergency Interrupt

How to interrupt any function or operation safely.

Video Recorder Display Symbols

Explains the meaning of various symbols shown on the VCR's display.

User Guide Summary

Summary of User Guide Functions

Provides a quick overview of OSD menu functions and their locations.

User Guide (OSD) Navigation

Details how to navigate and use the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus.

Playback Functions

Playing a Cassette

Basic steps to insert a cassette and start playback.

Tape Position Indication

How to display and select tape position indicators like LINEAR COUNTER or TIME LEFT.

Searching with Picture (Picture Search)

How to fast-forward or rewind while viewing pictures for fast locating.

Still Picture Function

How to freeze the current frame on the playback tape.

Advanced Playback Features

Tape Searching Functions

Covers searching by wind/rewind, instant view, index marks, and blank spaces.

Picture Quality Troubleshooting

Addresses picture interference, tracking adjustment, and video head cleaning.

Manual Recording

Recording Without Automatic Switch-off

How to start and stop a recording manually.

Recording with Automatic Switch-off (OTR)

How to set recordings to stop automatically after a specified time.

Protecting Your Recordings

Instructions on how to prevent accidental erasure of recorded tapes.

Auto-Assembling Function

Joins individual recordings seamlessly without major picture disturbance.

Automatic Recording from Satellite

Automatic Recording from Satellite Receiver

How to record programmes controlled by an external satellite receiver.

Programmed Recording (Timer)

VPS/PDC Explained

How TV stations control recording start/stop times for accurate recordings.

Programming with SHOWVIEW

How to set recordings using the SHOWVIEW code from TV guides.

Manual Programming Setup

Programming Without SHOWVIEW

How to manually set recording date, time, and programme number.

Managing Programmed Recordings

Clearing Programmed Recordings

Steps to delete previously set timer recordings.

Checking or Changing Programmed Recordings

How to review or modify existing timer recording settings.

Additional Functions

Setting On-Screen Display (OSD)

How to enable or disable the VCR's on-screen display information.

Automatic Switch-off (Tuner Mode)

How to set the VCR to automatically switch to standby after inactivity.

Continuous Playback

How to set the VCR to play a cassette repeatedly.

Modulator Settings

Optimising the Modulator

Adjusting modulator frequency to reduce picture disturbance on certain channels.

Switching Off the Modulator

How to disable the built-in modulator to resolve interference issues.

Troubleshooting and Support

General Troubleshooting Steps

Covers issues like unresponsive controls, cassette jamming, and before calling an engineer.

Common Recording Problems

Solutions for issues preventing manual or programmed recording.

Picture and Reception Issues

Troubleshooting poor picture quality, interference, and TV reception problems.

Glossary of Technical Terms

Technical Terms Used

Explains various terms related to video recording and VCR functions.