VR130/07(EN).QX4

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VR130/07

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.).
children ! Make sure that within thedo not place any foreign objects openings or ventilation slots. These operating instructions have been printed on non-polluting paper. Deposit old batteries at the appropriate collection 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 materials that can be recycled. Please enquire about the possibilities for recycling your old device. 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. MODELNO. VR130/07 PROD. NO.. This product complies with the requirements of Directive 73/23/EEC +89/336/EEC +93/68 EEC.
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.
Important notes regarding operation
High voltage! " Danger:remove the top cover as there is Do not a risk of an electrical shock! not contain any " The video recorder does repaired by the components that can be customer. Please leave all maintenance work for qualified personnel. soon as recorder is connected " Asthe powerthe videothere are some compoto supply, nents that are in constant operation. To switch off the video recorder completely you must disconnect it from the power supply. circulate freely ! Make sure that air can slots on the video through the ventilation 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. ! Do not place any combustible objects on the device (candles, etc.).

Interference

The Department of Trade and industry operates 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'.

Specifications

Voltage: 220-240V 50Hz Power consumption : 14W Power consumption (Standby): less than 4W (PWR. in the display switched off) Rewind time: approx. 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) 6 hours (LP) (cassette E-180)

Supplied accessories

Operating instructions Remote control and batteries Aerial Cable
3329.1 0VMN03058/HC261BD*****

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1. Description of controls
EJECT STANDBY/ON MENU STATUS/EXIT CLEAR

STANDBY/ON

COUNTER RESET RECORD PROGRAMME

RECORD/OTR

P+ PMUTE

AERIAL RF OUT

SYSTEM
Buttons for VCR feature only

VCR To operate the VCR with the remote control. EJECT A To eject the cassette. CLEAR To delete last entry/Clear programmed recording (TIMER). RECORD/OTR I To record the TV channel selected at this moment or press repeatedly to start a OneTouch Recording. STILL To stop the tape (still picture). P+ P- To select the programme number. During normal playback, press to adjust the tracking. SYSTEM Doesnt work in this model. MENU To call up main menu of VCR. B 1 When tape playback is stopped, press to fast forward the tape at high speed. During playback, press to fast forward the tape while the picture stay on the screen. To store or confirm entry in the menu.
s 0 When tape playback is stoped, press to rewind the tape at high speed. During playback, press to rewind the tape while the picture stay on the screen.To return the cursor in the menu. K B To play a tape, select an item in the menu of VCR. L C To stop the tape, select an item in the menu of VCR.

Buttons with TV feature

TV To call up additional TV functions. STANDBY/ON y To switch VCR or Philips TV on or off, interrupt menu function. STATUS/EXIT To access or remove the VCRs onscreen status display. To exit on-screen menus. Or, to access or remove a status display or menu of Philips TV. 0.9 Press to select channels at VCR or Philips TV. MUTE To eliminate the TVs sound. Press again to restore the volume. 5 K 5 L To adjust the TVs volume.
Press VCR button before pressing VCR feature button; press TV button before pressing TV feature button if you have a PHILIPS TVs. You can use this remote control to operate some function of PHILIPS TVs.

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Front of the device
STANDBY/ON function. To switch off or on, interrupt a
0 When tape playback is stopped, press to rewind the tape at hight speed. During playback, press to rewind the tape while the picture stay on the screen. B To play a tape. C/A To stop the tape and eject the cassette. A STILL To stop the tape (still picture). COUNTER RESET To reset the counter.
PROGRAMME+ PROGRAMME- To select the programme number. During normal playback, press to adjust the tracking. RECORD To record the TV channel selected at this moments. 1 When tape playback is stopped, press to fast forward the tape at high speed. During playback, press to fast forward the tape while the picture stay on the screen.

Back of the set

TV To connect the TV set(programme number). AERIAL To connect the aerial cable. RF OUT To connect the TV set.
2. Important notes for operation
Navigation in the screen menu
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.
The symbols on your video recorder display
These symbols can light up on your video recorder display:

PWR. REC

To select: with K B L C. To enter or change your selection: with the number buttons 0.9 or with K B L C. To save or confirm: with B 1. To cancel: with CLEAR. To end: with STATUS/EXIT.
SELECT K L CHOOSE B TIMER RECORD SET UP VCR SET UP TUNER SET UP INITIAL SET UP END=EXIT
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. When you record. When you have programmed a recording.
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 If you have switched the video recorder off with STANDBY/ON y , the time will show in the 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. 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.

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3. Connecting the video recorder
Important for the United Kingdom
This apparatus is fitted with an approved moulded 10 Amp plug. To change a fuse in this type of plug proceed as follows: 1.Remove fuse cover and fuse. 1. 2.Fix new fuse which should be a 2. BS1362 3A,ASTA or BSI approved type. 3.Refit the fuse cover. 3. 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 the distribution board should not be greater than 3A. The severed plug must be destroyed to avoid a possible shock hazard should it be inserted into a 13A socket alsewhere. How to connect a plug: The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: BLUE- 'NEUTRAL' ('N') BROWN- 'LIVE' ('L') 4.The BLUE wire must be connected to the terminal 4. which is marked with the letter 'N' or coloured BLACK. 5.The BROWN wire must be connected to the termi5. nal which is marked with the letter 'L' or coloured RED. 6.Do not connect either wires to the earth terminai in 6. the plug which is marked with the letter 'E' or by the safety earth symbol or coloured green or green-and-yellow. 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.

Preparing the remote control for operation
The remote control and its batteries are packed separately in the original video recorder packaging. You must install the batteries in the remote control before use.
1. Take the remote control and the enclosed

batteries (2 batteries).

2. Open the remote control's battery compartment and place the batteries in it as shown in the picture and close the battery compartment. The remote control is now ready to use. Its range is approximately 5 metres.
Connecting your video recorder to the TV set
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. 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.
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 plug from your TV set. Insert it into the AERIAL at the back of the video recorder.

AERIAL

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2. Insert one end of the

supplied aerial cable RF OUT 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. 3. Plug one end of a scart cable into the scart socket TV at TV the back of the video recorder and the other end into the suitable scart socket on your TV reserved for the video recorder operation (see your TV's operating instructions). 4. Switch on the TV. 5. Insert AC cable into the wall socket.

TV AERIAL RF OUT

Connecting without a scart cable
Have the following cables ready: an aerial cable. 1. Switch off your TV. 2. Remove the aerial cable plug from the AERIAL aerial input socket of the TV. Insert it into the AERIAL at the back of the video recorder. 3. Insert one end of the supplied aerial cable RF OUT 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. 4. Insert AC cable into the wall socket. 5. Switch on your TV and select the programme number used for video playback on your TV set (see your TV's operating instructions). 6. Select this programme number and manually start the TV's channel search as if you wanted to save a new TV channel until the next screen appears.

RF OUT

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. Select 'TV' as a connection source of this scart 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. PUSH P+ KEY OR. FOR PLAY ONLY - PUSH PLAY
Then, read the paragraph 'Preparation for use' in the chapter 'Installing your video recorder'. My screen is empty Many TVs are switched to the programme number 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).
I do not see a picture above * Check the cable connections. * Repeat the channel search on your TV. 7. Save this programme number setting on your TV for video recorder operation. You can find more details in chapter 'Preparation for use'. Programme number for video recorder operation You have now saved a programme number for use by your video recorder as you would a regular TV channel. This programme number must now be used in future for video recorder playback ('video recorder' TV channel).

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4. Installing your video recorder

Preparation for use

This chapter shows you how to prepare the video recorder use. The video recorder automatically seeks out and stores all available TV channels. '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. Connecting additional devices 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. 1.Press P+. 1. The automatic channel search starts.

PLEASE WAIT

Manual TV channel search
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 manually. 1. Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for the video recorder. 2. Press MENU. The main menu will appear. 3. Use K B L C to select 'TUNER SET UP'. Then press B 1. 4. Use K B L C to select 'MANUAL TUNING'. Then press B 1. 5. Select 'PROG.' with K B L C. Then press B1.
MANUAL TUNING PROG. CHANNEL SKIP FINISH P[OFF]
SELECT K L CHOOSE B END=EXIT

6. With

The video recorder does not find any TV channels during the search * 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 frequency range in order to find and save the largest possible number of TV channels.

K B L C or 0.9 , select the desired programme number that you want to use for the TV channel, e.g. 'P01'. Then press B 1.
2. 'TIME' and 'DATE' will appear on the TV

screen.

TIME --:-DATE --/--/--
What is a special channel? TV channels are transmitted in certain predefined frequency ranges. These ranges are divided into channels. A specific frequency/channel is assigned to each TV station. Certain frequency ranges are specified as special channels (hyperband channels). 7. Select 'CHANNEL' with K B L C , and confirm with B 1. Then enter the desired channel with 0.9. If you set 'SKIP' on for a channel, this channel will be ignored when going through the channels with P+ or P. I don't know the channels for my TV stations In this case, press K B L C 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.

END=EXIT

3. Check 'TIME'. If required, please change the
time with the number buttons
4. Check if the displayed settings for 'DAY',
'MONTH' and 'YEAR' are correct.
5. When all information is correct, save by
pressing STATUS/EXIT. The preparation for use is now complete.

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8. Save the TV channel with B 1. 9. To search for other TV channels, begin again
at step 5. 10. To end, press

STATUS/EXIT

Sorting and clearing 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 allocated 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 channels or those with poor reception. 1. Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for the video recorder. 2. Press MENU. The main menu will appear.

Automatic Tuning

During installation, all available TV channels are searched for and saved. If the channel assignments 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. 1. Switch on the TV. If required, select the programme number for the video recorder. 2. Press MENU. The main menu will appear. 3. Select 'TUNER SET UP' with K B L C and confirm with B 1. 4. Select 'AUTO TUNING' with K B L C and confirm with B 1.
3. Select 'TUNER SET UP' with

confirm with B 1. 4. Select 'MOVE' with with B 1.
MOVE P01: 02 P06: P02: 03 P07: P03: 05 P08: P04: 10 P09: P05: 74 P10: SELECT K L CHOOSE END=EXIT 130 B

, and confirm

FINISH
5. The automatic TV channel search starts. This
allows the video recorder to save all available TV channels. This procedure may take several minutes. 6. When the TV channel search is complete, 'COMPLETED' will briefly appear on the TV screen.
K B L C , select the saved TV channel that you want to change. 6. Confirm with B 1. 7. Move the selected channel with K B L C to the programme number you want to assign. 8. Confirm with B 1. 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. 11. To exit the MOVE menu, press STATUS/EXIT.

5. With

The following sorting of TV channels is recommended: P01: BBC1 P02: BBC2 P03: ITV P04: CH4 P05: CH5 P06: SKY and then all other TV channels.

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Setting the clock
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 programme number for the video recorder.
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 several other TV channels will decrease. The following steps will show you how to change the pre-set 'transmission' (RF out channel) frequency on the video recorder. 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 a TV set just like TV channels. What is RF out channel frequency? This frequency or channel indicates the channel on which the audio or video signal is transmitted.
2. Press MENU. The main menu will appear. 3. Select 'INITIAL SET UP' with K B L C and

confirm with with

4. Select 'CLOCK' with

and confirm

5. Check the time in 'TIME'. If required, please

change the time with same way. 7. To end, press
1. Switch on the TV. If required, select the programme number for the video recorder.
6. Check 'DAY', 'MONTH' and 'YEAR' in the

4. Select 'RF OUT' with

SELECT K L CHOOSE B RF OUT CH 35

5. Press 6. Press

L C or 0.9 to select the channel which is not broadcasted between channel 22 and channled 69 in your area. 7. Press B 1. When you want to receive TV signals directly from the VHF/UHF TV aerial, select the channel 22 first. Then, press L C

and confirm with

8. To end, press

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5. Playback

Playing 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. 1. Put a cassette into the cassette slot. The cassette is inserted automatically. ' ' will appear on the display. 2. Press K B to view the tape. 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 completely filter out picture and sound interference. This is not a fault in your machine. Read the section 'Manual tracking'.
Displaying current tape position
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 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'. The counter does not move This occurs when there are no recordings on a portion of a tape. This is not a fault in your video recorder. 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').
3. To stop the playback, press

the video recorder.

Searching for a tape position with picture (scanning)

1. While a cassette is playing, press
4. To eject the cassette, press
A C/A when the video recorder stops the playback.
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. Do I need to change the playback speed when playing back LP recordings? During playback, the correct speed will automatically be selected. For more information, please read the section 'Selecting the recording speed (SP or LP)' in the chapter 'Manual recording'.
(reverse) or B 1 (forward) one or more times. 2. Press K B to resume playback.

Still picture

STILL 2 to stop the tape and display a still picture. 2. Press K B to resume playback. Scanning and still interferes with the picture quality. The sound is switched off. This is not a fault in your video recorder. You may want to press STILL 2 repeatedly to reduce the noise of the still picture.
1. During playback, press
Playing back NTSC 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.

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Searching for tape position without picture (forward wind and rewind)
1. Stop the tape with L C. 2. Press s 0 (reverse) or B 1 (forward). 3. To stop the tape, press L C.

Manual Tracking

To manually adjust the tracking during playback, press PROGRAMME+ PROGRAMME- or P+ P-. Tracking will return to Automatic Tracking Adjustment when you press L C , insert a tape, or press K B. To remove vertical jitter in a Still picture, press PROGRAMME+ PROGRAMME- or P+ P-.

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6. Manual recording

General information

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)
Lining up recordings (assemble cut)
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). 3. Press STILL 2 at the tape position where the new recording is to go and press RECORD/OTR I. 4. Now start recording as usual by pressing RECORD/OTR I on the remote control. 5. Stop recording with L C.

Recording without automatic switch-off
1. Insert a cassette. 2. Use P+ P- to select the programme number you want to record, for example, 'P01'.
3. To start recording, press RECORD/OTR I. 4. Stop recording with L C.
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).
Recording with automatic switch-off (OTR One-Touch-Recording)
1. Insert a cassette. 2. Use P+ P- to select the programme number you want to record.
1. Switch on the TV set. If required, select the
programme number for the video recorder.
2. Press MENU. The main menu will appear. 3. Select 'RECORD SETUP' using K B L C
3. Press RECORD/OTR I. 4. Each time you press RECORD/OTR I you will
add 30 minutes to the recording time.
4. Select 'RECORD SPEED' using
SELECT K L CHOOSE B RECORD SPEED
Preventing accidental erasing of cassettes
All cassettes (except for rental and store 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 cassette, simply cover the hole with adhesive tape or slide the tab to the right.
5. Select the required recording speed with

6. To end, press

'SP'/'LP'
'SP': StandardPlay (normal recording speed) offers the usual first-class picture quality. '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.

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7. Programming a recording (TIMER)
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

cannot operate your video recorder manually. If you A want to cancel the programmed recording, press C/A. The end of the tape was reached during recording.

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8. Other Functions
Switching the status display off or on
Along with the on screen menu, the status display 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.

Continuous playback

This function can be used to play a cassette over and over again. When the end of the cassette is reached, the video recorder will rewind and start from the beginning again. This function is activated or deactivated as follows. 1. Press MENU. The main menu will appear. 2. Select line 'VCR SET UP' using K B L C and confirm with B 1. 3. Select 'REPEAT PLAY' using K B L C.
SELECT K L CHOOSE B REPEAT PLAY [ON] STATUS DISPLAY [ON] BLUE BACKGROUND[ON] AUTO STANDBY [OFF]
2. Press MENU. The main menu will appear. 3. Select 'VCR SET UP' with K B L C and
4. Select 'STATUS DISPLAY' with
5. Select 'ON' or 'OFF' with
4. Select function 'ON' with B 1. If you select 'OFF', continuous playback will be switched off. 5. To end, press STATUS/EXIT. 6. Insert a cassette. 7. Start the continuous playback with K B.
Which settings can I choose? 'ON': Shows the status display for a few seconds only. 'OFF': Switches off the status display.

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Blue Background on or off
If you want the TV screen to be solid blue when a weak signal is received, set BLUE BACKGROUND to ON. The screen will be blue and the sound will be muted. Or, if you want to receive the weak signal, set BLUE BACKGROUND to OFF. 1. Switch on the TV. If required, select the programme number for the video recorder. 2. Press MENU. The main menu will appear. 3. Select 'VCR SET UP' using K B L C and confrim with B 1. 4. Select 'BLUE BACKGROUND' using K B L C and confirm with B 1.
SELECT K L CHOOSE B REPEAT PLAY [ON] STATUS DISPLAY [ON] BLUE BACKGROUND [ON] AUTO STANDBY [OFF]

Automatic switch-off

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 television receiver. 1. Switch on the TV. If required, select the programme number for the video recorder. 2. Press MENU. The main menu will appear. 3. Select 'VCR SET UP' using K B L C and confrim with B 1. 4. Select 'AUTO STANDBY' using K B L C.

SELECT K L CHOOSE B REPEAT PLAY [ON] STATUS DISPLAY [ON] BLUE BACKGROUND[ON] AUTO STANDBY [ON]
5. Select 'OFF' (no automatic switch-off) or 'ON'
(automatic switch-off) with
5. Select 'OFF' (no blue background) or 'ON'
(blue background on) with B 1. If you select 'OFF', the menu display will disappear. 6. To end, press STATUS/EXIT.

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9. Before you call an engineer
If, contrary to expectation, you have any problems 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 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 STANDBY/ON y. 2.Press and hold RECORD and PROGRAMME+ 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 a moment. 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 batteries, 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 number 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 cassette: * 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 section 'Manual Tracking'. 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): 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'. 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. You can also call the customer service centre in your country. The telephone numbers can be found on the back of this instruction manual. Have the model number (MODEL NO) and the production number (PROD.NO.) of your video recorder ready.