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VR550/58
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. PAL We hope you enjoy your new video recorder.
Important notes regarding operation
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. MODEL NO. PROD. NO. VR550/58..
" Danger: High voltage!
Do not remove the top cover as there is a risk of an electrical shock! " To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this device to rain or moisture. not contain any " The video recorder does repaired by the components that can be customer. Please leave all maintenance work for qualified 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 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. that no ! Make surerecorder.objects or liquids enter the video 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.). children ! Make sure that within thedo not place any foreign objects openings or ventilation slots.
This product complies with the requirements of Directive 73/23/EEC +89/336/EEC +93/68 EEC.

0VMN03924 HG474ED*****

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Specifications

Voltage: 220-240V/50Hz Power consumption : max. 25W Power consumption (Standby): less than 3W Rewind time: 68-78 seconds (cassette E-180) Dimensions in cm (WxDxH): 36.0x22.6x9.2
Number of video heads : 4 Number of audio heads (Hi-Fi): 2 Recording/playback time: 3 hours (SP) (cassette E-180) 6 hours (LP) (cassette E-180)

PUSH MENU TO CONTINUE

I do not see a Language setting picture Check the cable connections. Repeat the channel search on your TV.
Then, read the section '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 TVs operating instructions).
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 regular TV channel. This programme number must now be used in future for video recorder playback ('video recorder' TV channel).
Connecting without a scart cable
Have an aerial cable (supplied) ready. 1. Switch off your TV. 2. Remove the aerial cable plug from the aerial input socket of the TV. AERIAL Insert it into the AERIAL at the back of the video recorder. 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 RF OUT 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 (see your TVs operating instructions). 6. Start the TVs channel search manually as if you wanted to save a new TV channel until the next screen appears (see your TVs operating instructions).
Connecting additional devices
You can connect additional devices such as decoders, satellite receivers, camcorders, etc. to the socket AV2(DECODER).
) AV1 (TV COD AV2 (DE ER)

AV2(DECODER)

Programme numbers of 'AV2' scart socket
If you are using the scart socket AV2 (DECODER), select programme number 'AV2' with 0.0.2.

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2. Installing your video recorder

Preparation for use

This chapter shows you how to prepare the video recorder for 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.

5. Set the time with the number buttons 0.9. 6. Set 'DAY', 'MONTH' and 'YEAR' with the

number buttons

7. When all information is correct, save by
pressing STATUS/EXIT. The preparation for use is now complete. Satellite receiver If you are connecting a satellite receiver, please read the section 'Using the satellite receiver'. Decoder If you are connecting a decoder, you must install it as described in the next section.
1. Select the desired language for the on-screen
menu by pressing PLAY B-K or STOP C-L. 2. Press MENU. 3. Confirm with P+. The automatic TV channel search starts.

PLEASE WAIT

Decoder allocation
Some TV channels transmit encoded TV signals which can only be viewed with a purchased or rented decoder. You can connect such a decoder to this video recorder. The following function will automatically activate the connected decoder for the desired TV channel. 1. Switch the TV on. If applicable, select the programme number for the video recorder operation. 2. Use P+ P or 0.9 to select the programme number which you would like to allocate the decoder to. 3. Press MENU. The main menu will appear. 4. Use PLAY B - K or STOP C - L to select 'TUNER SET UP'. Then press FWD 1- B. 5. Use PLAY B - K or STOP C - L to select 'MANUAL TUNING'. Then press FWD 1- B. 6. Use PLAY B-K or STOP C-L to select 'DECODER'.
MANUAL TUNING PROG. CHANNEL DECODER SKIP VIDEO MODE P[OFF] [OFF] [SECAM]

FINISH

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. It is possible that the TV channels in your country are broadcast in a higher frequency range. As soon as this range is reached during the search, the video recorder will find the TV channels.
SELECT K L CHOOSE B END=EXIT
4. The clock setting display appears on the TV

screen.

TIME --:-DATE --/--/--

7. Use

FWD 1- B to select 'ON' (Decoder switched on).
How can I switch off the decoder? Use FWD 1- B to select 'OFF' (Decoder switched off).

END=EXIT

8. To end, press
STATUS/EXIT. The decoder has now been allocated to this programme number.

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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. If required, select the programme number for the video recorder. 2. Press MENU.The main menu will appear. 3. Use PLAY B-K or STOP C-L to select 'TUNER SET UP'. Then press FWD 1- B. 4. Use PLAY B-K or STOP C-L to select 'MANUAL TUNING'. Then press FWD 1- B.
Using the satellite receiver
Satellite channels from a satellite receiver (connected to the scart socket AV2(DECODER) ) are received on the video recorder. Select programme number 'AV2' with 0.0.2. You should select the satellite channels to be received by the satellite receiver directly on the receiver itself.
Follow TV (Automatic TV channels sorting)
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 channels on the TV. 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 programme number for the video recorder. 2. Press MENU. The main menu will appear. 3. Select 'TUNER SET UP' with PLAY B-K STOP C-L and confirm with FWD 1- B. 4. Select 'FOLLOW TV' with PLAY B-K or STOP C-L and confirm with FWD 1- B.
SELECT K L CHOOSE B AUTO TUNING MANUAL TUNING FOLLOW TV MOVE
PLAY B-K or STOP C-L. Then press FWD 1- B. 6. With PLAY B-K or STOP C-L or 0.9 , select the desired programme number that you want to use for the TV channel, e.g. 'P01'. Then press FWD 1- B. 7. Select 'CHANNEL' with PLAY B-K or STOP C-L , and confirm with FWD 1- B. 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.

5. Select 'PROG.' with

Index search

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. To search for the previous marking, press INDEX 3 and then REW0- s. 'Fr' will appear on the display for 5 seconds, and then, the remaining tape time will appear.

4. 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'. Read the section 'DIRECT RECORD' if you want to record a programme currently being shown. Read the section 'Automatic controlled recording from a satellite receiver (RECORD LINK)', if you want a recording to be controlled automatically by a satellite receiver.
Preventing accidental erasing
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 cassette, simply cover the hole with adhesive tape or slide the tab to the right.
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 REC I. 4. Now start recording as usual by pressing REC I on the remote control. 5. Stop recording with STOP C-L.
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 REC I. 4. Stop recording with STOP C-L.
The message 'PROTECTED CASSETTE CANNOT RECORD' appears briefly on the screen, then the cassette is ejected.
A cassette without its security tab had been inserted. Cover the hole with adhesive tape or insert a new cassette.

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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).
Switching off 'RECORD LINK' To switch off the function, select 'OFF' with FWD 1- B.
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 'RECORD SETUP' using PLAY B-K or STOP C-L and confirm with FWD 1- B. 4.Select 'RECORD SPEED' using PLAY B-K or STOP C-L.
SELECT K L CHOOSE B RECORD SPEED DIRECT RECORD RECORD LINK END=EXIT [SP] [OFF] [OFF]
7.To end, press STATUS/EXIT. 8.Insert a cassette. 9.Programme the satellite receiver with the
required information (programme number of the TV channel, start time, end time). If necessary, please see the operating instructions for your satellite receiver. 10.Switch off the video recorder with STANDBY/ON y. The video recorder is now ready to record. The beginning and end of the recording is controlled via scart socket AV2 (DECODER).
5.Select the required recording speed with

'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. 1.On the TV, select the programme number you want to make the recording from. 2.Press REC I with the video recorder switched off. 3.Stop recording with STOP C-L. How does DIRECT RECORD work?
The video recorder compares the TV channel selected on the TV with its stored TV channels via the scart cable. If the same TV channel is found, it switches the video recorder to the corresponding programme number and starts recording. Please do not change the TV channel on the TV during the search so as not to affect the process.

'SP' / 'LP' / 'AUTO'

'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. 'AUTO': Automatic Long Play. If there is not enough space on the tape to record a programmed recording in standard speed, the recording is automatically done in 'LP' (Long Play). Otherwise, the recording speed will be 'SP' (Standard Play).

6.To end, press

Automatic controlled recording from a satellite receiver (RECORD LINK)
This function automatically starts recording on the switched-off video recorder when a video signal is recognised through the connected scart cable. If your satellite receiver has a programming function, the recording will start automatically (as long as the satellite receiver is switched on).
1.Use a scart cable to connect scart socket AV2
(DECODER) on the video recorder to the corresponding scart socket on the satellite receiver. 2.Switch on the TV. If required, select the programme number for the video recorder. 3.Press MENU. The main menu will appear. 4.Select 'RECORD SET UP' with PLAY B-K or STOP C-L and confirm with FWD 1- B. 5.Select 'RECORD LINK' with PLAY B-K or STOP C-L.
SELECT K L CHOOSE RECORD SPEED DIRECT RECORD RECORD LINK END=EXIT B [SP] [OFF] [OFF]
Switching 'DIRECT RECORD' on or 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 'RECORD SET UP' with PLAY B-K or

STOP C-L STOP C-L

4.Select 'DIRECT RECORD' with
or. Select 'OFF' (Direct Record off) or 'ON' (Direct Record on) with FWD 1- B.
6.Select function 'ON' with
5.To end, press 6.Switch off with
STATUS/EXIT. STANDBY/ON y

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5. 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. Programme numbers of the 'AV1' and 'AV2' scart socket You can also programme recordings from external sources via scart socket AV1(TV)or AV2 (DECODER). Select programme number, 'AV1' with 0.0.1 or 'AV2' with 0.0.2.
7. When all inputs are correct, press
STATUS/EXIT. The programming information is stored in a TIMER block. 8. Insert a cassette with an intact security tab (unprotected). 9. Switch off with STANDBY/ON y. The programmed recording will only function when the video recorder is switched off with STANDBY/ON y.

Programming a recording

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 'TIMER' with PLAY B-K or STOP C-L. Then press FWD 1- B. 4. Select 'ONCE', 'DAILY' or 'WEEKLY' recording with PLAY B-K or STOP C-L. Then press FWD 1- B.

SELECT K L CHOOSE B ONCE

DAILY WEEKLY TIMER LIST
Programming a recording with 'TURBO TIMER'
With Turbo Timer, programming a recording that takes place within the next 24 hours is quick and easy. You dont even need to switch your TV 'on' as the necessary information will appear in the VCR display. (the figures below are only shown as examples) PWR. 1. Press TURBO TIMER. 'StA' will briefly appear in the video recorder PWR. display. After 2 seconds, start time will appear (default setting is current time). Set the time PWR. you want to start recording using PLAY B-K STOP C-L. Error message : 'FUL' If this error message appears after pressing TURBO TIMER , 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 menu and then press CLEAR.
SelectingONCE/DAILY/WEEKLY recordings 'ONCE': Recording once 'DAILY': Repeated daily recordings from Monday to Friday 'WEEKLY': Repeated weekly recordings (every week on the same day) Error message : 'FULL' If this error message appears after you select 'ONCE', 'DAILY' or 'WEEKLY' on TIMER menu and press FWD 1- B , 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 menu and press CLEAR.

2. Press

5. Select TIMER block with 0.9. 6. Enter the Start time (START), End time
(STOP), Programme number (PROG) and the Date (DATE) with 0.9
TURBO TIMER. 'End' will briefly appear in the video recorder display. After 2 seconds, the end time will appear (default setting is same as the start time). Set the time you want to finish recording using PLAY B-K STOP C-L.

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3. Press
PWR. 'Pro' will briefly appear in the video recorder display. PWR. After 2 seconds, default program number will appear in the display. Set the desired program num- PWR. ber using PLAY B-K STOP C-L. 4. Press TURBO TIMER. The program number you have just set will be displayed.

TURBO TIMER

How to change a programmed recording (TIMER)
2. Press MENU. The main menu will appear. 3. Select 'TIMER' with PLAY B-K or STOP C-L.

Then press with

4. Select ONCE, DAILY or WEEKLY recording
or STOP C-L. Then press. 5. Select a TIMER block with 0.9. (The flashing number indicates an empty TIMER block.)
PLAY B-K FWD 1- B ONCE TIMER - -

Error message: 'Err'

If this error message appears after pressing TURBO TIMER , the start time or end time is same as another recording. 5. Insert a cassette with an intact security tab (unprotected). 6. Switch off with STANDBY/ON y. The programmed recording will only function when the video recorder is switched off with STANDBY/ON y.
SELECT TIMER NUMBER END=EXIT

6. Press

CLEAR to delete information and input correct information with 0.9. 7. To end, press STATUS/EXIT. 8. Switch off with STANDBY/ON y.
How to check, or delete a programmed recording (TIMER)
Problems and solutions for programmed recordings
Error message: ' ' flashes in the video recorder display No cassette was inserted. Insert a cassette and switch off the video recorder using STANDBY/ON y. Cassette was ejected as soon as the STANDBY/ON y button was pressed A cassette without the security tab was inserted. Undo the erase protection (chapter 'Manual recording', section 'Preventing accidental erasing') or insert a different cassette. 'TURN OFF VCR FOR TIMER RECORDING' flashes on the TV screen The video recorder is switched on several minutes before the start of a programmed recording. Switch off the video recorder with STANDBY/ON y. A programmed 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 STOP/EJECT on the front panel.

Then press

4. Select 'TIMER LIST' with

SELECT K L CHOOSE B

ONCE DAILY WEEKLY TIMER LIST
5. Select timer block with
Timer block disappeared when I pressed FWD 1- B. You have checked all the programmed recordings. If you want to check them again, repeat steps 2 to 5.
6. To cancel the recording, press 7. To end, press STATUS/EXIT. 8. Switch off with STANDBY/ON y.

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6. Other Functions
Changing the video (colour) system

If you playback recordings made on other video recorders or you want to record from external sources (via the scart socket), the automatic video (colour) system switch-over may lead to colour distortion. You can switch off the automatic TV system switch-over as follows. Video (colour) systems Other countries, other video (colour) systems: In central Europe transmissions are broadcast in the PAL system (Phase Alternation Line) standard. France uses SECAM (Squentiel mmoire). Middle East countries use MESECAM (Middle East SECAM). In some countries (USA and Japan), TV viewers receive their programmes as an NTSC signal (National Television System Committee).
4. Select 'STATUS DISPLAY' with
SELECT K L CHOOSE B STATUS DISPLAY [ON] BLUE BACKGROUND [ON] AUTO STANDBY [ON] CLOCK DISPLAY [ON]
5. Select 'ON' or 'OFF' with
Which settings can I choose? 'ON': Shows the status display for a few seconds only. 'OFF': Switches off the status display.

1. Press

on the remote control to select the TV (colour) system with the least disruptions during playback. Each pressing SYSTEM , the display will change cyclicaly; AUTO, ME-SECAM, PAL.

SYSTEM

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 PLAY B-K STOP C-L and confirm with FWD 1- B. 4. Select 'BLUE BACKGROUND' with PLAY B-K STOP C-L.
2. After 5 seconds, the OSD will disappear.
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.
5. Select 'OFF' (no blue background) or 'ON'
(blue background on) with
2. Press MENU. The main menu will appear. 3. Select 'VCR SET UP' with PLAY B-K or STOP C-L

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MAIN SUB MAIN SUB

5. Select 'OFF' (no clock display) or 'ON' (clock

display on) with

SUB MAIN SUB

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7. 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 '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. If this doesnt 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 STOP/EJECT and PROGRAMME+ for 2 seconds or more at the same time. Cassette is jammed in the video recorder: Dont 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 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 and the video recorder has come loose: Check the cable. Poor picture quality when you play a cassette: Your TV 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' 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 page 16 of this operating manual. Have the model number (MODEL NO.) and the production number (PROD. NO.) of your video recorder ready.

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Turbo Drive Digital Studio Picture Control Automatic Longplay Recording NTSC Playback Follow TV Record Link Turbo Timer Silver Shadow

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Reception - Installation Tuner: Hyperband, UHF,VHF Tuning - Presets: PLL, CH entry, 99 presets TV Related Functions: 16:9 (pin 8), Direct Record, Follow TV User Interface Record Speed: Long Play, Standard Play Record Speed Selection: Auto LP, Per Menu Picture Improvement System: Digital Studio Picture Control Audio Recording Level: Automatic Special Features: Auto Standby On Tape Standard Additional Playback Standard: NTSC Playback on PAL TV Remote Control Unit Remote Control - Type Number: RT305/111 Remote Control - Codes: VCR1,TV Commands Connectors Rear EXT1: Black, Euro CVBS in/out EXT2: Black, Euro CVBS in, Euro Decoder Terrestrial Antenna In/Out: 75 Ohms (IEC type) Tape Deck Number of Video / FM Audio / Flying Erase Heads: 4 / 2 / 0 Play: +1 Still Features: Perfect Index Related Functions: Next/Prev. index search Head Cleaning: Automatic Tape Length Recognition: Automatic Tape Counter: Linear Relative (h.m.s),Tape Position Indicator,Time Left (h.m) Winding / Rewinding Time (E180): 70 sec. Programming Number of Events: 8/year Special Timer Programming: Turbo Timer Record Link: SCART 2 General Voltage: 198 - 264 V Frequency: 50Hz Standby Power Cons.: <3 W Backup Presets: 1yr Backup Clock - Calendar - Timer Event: 1mn Set Size - W x D x H in mm: 360 x 226 x 92 Packaging - W x D x H in mm: 426 x 307 x 180 Equipement Supplied: Aerial Cable, Batteries for RC

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Digital Studio Picture Control Philips Digital Studio Picture Control optimises the playback picture quality. It measures the tapes performances, adapts the resolution and reduces the picture noise. You obtain the best possible picture quality on your screen regardless of the tape you use. New Turbo Drive deck The new Turbo Drive deck offers: Speed 70-second ultra fast rewind speed. Reliability To guarantee an optimum reliability, the heads are automatically cleaned each time a cassette is inserted or ejected. Intelligence The Tape Position Indicator, in wind and re-wind situations, displays the accurate position of the tape on the screen and indicates progress by means of a moving/blinking arrow. At any time, you can follow the tape movement on the screen. Turbo Timer Turbo Timer is a real time-saver for programming a timer for the next 24 hours: No need to switch the TV on All necessary information visible on the VCR display 1 minute accuracy Minimum of steps All steps are carried out using the remote control avoiding the need for bending down to the VCR. Record Link Record link is the answer if you want to record a programme from your satellite receiver or any other external device when you are not at home. To prepare for a recording only the timer of the satellite receiver needs to be programmed.The VCR will automatically detect the activation of the satellite receiver via the Scart cable connection and will start recording simultaneously. If the receiver gets deactivated again, the recording will also stop.
TV Systems Off Air Sound Systems OSD Menu Languages Record / Playback Standard
VR550/58 PAL B/G, PAL D/K, SECAM B/G, SECAM D/K German Stereo, Mono, NICAM Czech, English, Hungarian, Polish, Russian Cyrillic MESECAM, PAL
VR550/39 PAL B/G, SECAM B/G, SECAM L/L German Stereo, Mono, NICAM Dutch, French, German MESECAM, PAL, SECAM
VR550/16 PAL B/G German Stereo, Mono, NICAM Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Swedish PAL
VR550/07 PAL I Mono, NICAM English PAL
VR550/02 PAL B/G German Stereo, Mono Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Swedish PAL
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