Philips VR499/75, VR299/75 specifications Rear Panel, Display Window, On-Screen Display

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DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS (CONTINUED)

Rear Panel

1

2

3

4

 

 

 

ANT.IN

 

IN

OUT

 

 

AUDIO

 

 

 

VIDEO

 

 

 

 

 

RF OUT

 

5

6

7

5 VIDEO IN (input) jack

For connecting to the video output jack on another VCR or a portable video camera. (P.18)

6 VIDEO OUT (output) jack

For connecting to the video input jack on a TV or another VCR. (P.7)

7 RF OUT (output) terminal (to TV)

Use the supplied RF coaxial cable to connect this terminal to the UHF/VHF input terminal on the TV. (P.7)

1 AC (alternating current) power cord

Connect the AC power cord to an AC outlet.

2 AUDIO IN (input) jack

For connecting to the audio output jack on another VCR or a portable video camera. (P.18)

3 AUDIO OUT (output) jack

For connecting to the audio input jack on a TV or another VCR. (P.7)

4 ANT. (antenna) IN (input) terminal (from Antenna)

Connect your antenna or Cable to this terminal. (P.7)

Display Window

1

2

3

 

 

SP SLP

 

 

 

 

4

5

1 Operation mode indicators

3

(timer) indicator

à:

Lights up during recording.

 

Lights up when the VCR is set for an

#:

Lights up during playback.

 

unattended recording (timer recording).

*:

Lights up during a pause.

 

(P.17)

2 Speed indicator

5

(Cassette-in) indicator

Indicates the tape speed.

 

Lights up when there is a cassette in the

SP

– Standard Play

 

VCR.

LP

– Long Play

 

 

SLP – Super Long Play (NTSC signal only)

6Digital clock/counter/ Channel indicator

Normally the present time appears.

When a tape is inserted, the time counter appears (and is reset to 0:00:00).

If you always rewind your tapes completely, you can use this counter reading as an index to find where a programme starts.

A channel number selected with the TV tuner built-in the VCR appears. When the external line input is selected; “L-F” appears for the front panel connectors or “L-1” appears for the rear panel connectors.

On-Screen Display

The following information (VCR operating status) appears on the TV screen. (P.14)

Operation mode

STOP

03:00 AM

Current time

 

 

CH 12

Channel no.

SmartPicture setting

 

NATURAL

 

Colour mode

AUTO

 

Time Counter

(VR499/75 only)

 

 

 

Remaining tape length

REMAIN

05:59 INDEX -1

Index no.

Tape speed

SP

0:00:00

 

Note on the displayed information

The time counter and remaining tape length will not be correct when playing back an NTSC tape.

When you playback a thin tape like an E-160 cassette tape or compact video cassette tape (VHS-C), the remaining tape length will flash.

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Contents Table of Contents Front Panel Description of ControlsRemote Control Number buttons 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Timer buttonClear button STILL/SLOW + buttonOn-Screen Display Rear PanelDisplay Window VCR to AV TV Connection Getting Connected UPTo watch a picture from this VCR on the TV To watch a picture from this VCR onMake sure the VCR is turned off and no cassette is inserted Setting UPSetting the Video Channel To reset the clock manually Initial SetupMenu Operations 1Set ClockAutomatic Channel Setting Selecting Colour Mode Manual Channel Setting4Finish Setting 2Select StationPlayback Basic OperationsRecording Automatic OperationsSmartPicture Advanced OperationsIndex Search Child Lock Using On-Screen Display Special Effect PlaybacksTimer Recording Using G-Code Code Set Up1Select G-Code Mode 2Set Guide ChannelsTimer Recording Useful function for Timer Recording Auto Tape Speed 9Finish SettingsHow to see the programme list After a timer recording has taken placeTape Duplication Operating Other MANUFACTURERS’ TV 2Confirm Setting1Set Code TV Manufacturers’ CodesPower Before Requesting ServiceRemote Control CorrectionSpecifications

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