Philips VR299/75 Menu Operations, Initial Setup, To reset the clock manually, 1Set Clock

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TO SET PUSH THEN /OK TO END PUSH EXIT

SETTING UP (CONTINUED)

Operations hereafter are described using the buttons on the remote control unless mentioned otherwise.

The buttons on the front panel having the same (or nearly same) name or same (or nearly same) mark function exactly the same as those on the remote control.

Menu Operations

Before operating the VCR, be familiar with the menu operations first because most of the features built into the VCR can be available only on the menus.

IMPORTANT

The setup and adjustment proce- dures explained hereafter are written under the following conditions:

You have turned on the TV and selected the video channel (or external video input).

You have turned on the VCR.

Initial Setup

For the first time you turn on the VCR or finish video channel setting, the VCR automatically enters the Clock Setting mode unless you have set it.

To reset the clock manually

You can also reset or correct the clock manually.

1Press VCR.

2Press MENU.

3(ONLY FOR VR499/75)

Press PLAY 5or STOP °to select “INITIAL SET UP” then press 3/OK. The Initial Set Up menu appears.

4Press PLAY 5 or STOP ° to select “SET CLOCK” then press 3/OK.

5Press PLAY5 or STOP ° to set the time, then press 3/OK.

• Each time you press PLAY5 or

STOP °, the set time changes by

1-minute intervals. If you press and

hold the button, the set time changes

1Press VCR on the remote control.

When using the buttons on front panel, skip this step.

2Press MENU

(or MENU/ EXIT on the front panel) to

(VR499/75)

SELECT CHOOSE/OK

VCR SET UP

TUNER SET UP

INITIAL SET UP

TO END PUSH EXIT

(VR299/75)

SELECT CHOOSE /OK

VCR SET UP

TUNER SET UP

INITIAL SET UP

Make sure....

• Your VCR, TV, and antenna are connected correctly.

• The remote control operation mode

is set correctly for operating your target component.

– PressVCR to operate the VCR.

– PressTV to operate the TV.

1Set Clock

by 30-minute intervals.

6 Press PLAY 5or STOP °to set the

month and day, then press 3/OK.

• Each time you press PLAY5 or STOP

°, the set date changes by 1-day

intervals. If you press and hold the

button, the set date changes by 15-day

intervals.

7 Press PLAY 5or STOP °to set the

year, then press 3/OK.

• Each time you press PLAY5 or STOP

°, the set year changes by 1-year

display the

TO END PUSH EXIT

main menu screen.

3Press PLAY 5or STOP °(or CH5/°on the front panel) to select a desired feature on the menu, then press 3/OK.

4When you select a feature, go to the section in this manual and follow the instructions described there.

To go back to the previous menu screen, press REW 2.

To exit from the menu operations,

press EXIT/STATUS (or MENU/

EXIT on the front panel again).

Note:

Menu operating buttons function only when a menu is on the TV screen. When no menus is on the TV screen, they function differently.

1 Press POWER, if

necessary.

TIME – – : – – AM

2 Press PLAY 5or

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STOP °to set

TO SET PUSH THEN /OK

the time, then

TO END PUSH EXIT

 

press 3/OK.

• Each time you

press PLAY5 or STOP °, the set time changes by 1-minute intervals. If you press and hold the button, the set time changes by 30-minute intervals.

3Press PLAY 5or STOP °to set the month and day, then press 3/OK.

• Each time you press PLAY5 or STOP °, the set date changes by 1-day intervals.

If you press and hold the button, the set date changes by 15-day intervals.

4Press PLAY 5or STOP °to set the year, then press 3/OK.

Each time you press PLAY5or STOP °, the set year changes by 1-year intervals. If you press and hold the button, the set year changes rapidly.

5Press EXIT/STATUS to exit from the menu operations.

intervals. If you press and hold the

button, the set year changes rapidly.

5Press EXIT/STATUS to exit from the menu operations.

Note:

If a power failure occurs, clock will lose its setting.

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Contents Table of Contents Description of Controls Front PanelRemote Control Timer button Number buttons 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8Clear button STILL/SLOW + buttonOn-Screen Display Rear PanelDisplay Window Getting Connected UP VCR to AV TV ConnectionTo 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 Initial Setup To reset the clock manuallyMenu Operations 1Set ClockAutomatic Channel Setting Manual Channel Setting Selecting Colour Mode4Finish Setting 2Select StationBasic Operations PlaybackRecording Automatic OperationsSmartPicture Advanced OperationsIndex Search Using On-Screen Display Special Effect Playbacks Child LockCode Set Up Timer Recording Using G-Code1Select G-Code Mode 2Set Guide ChannelsTimer Recording 9Finish Settings Useful function for Timer Recording Auto Tape SpeedHow to see the programme list After a timer recording has taken placeTape Duplication 2Confirm Setting Operating Other MANUFACTURERS’ TV1Set Code TV Manufacturers’ CodesBefore Requesting Service PowerRemote Control CorrectionSpecifications

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