Philips VR499/75, VR299/75 specifications Automatic Channel Setting

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CH FRQ SYS CH FRQ SYS 01 150 BG 07 229 BG 02 165 BG 08 237 BG 03 195 BG 09 355 BG 04 205 BG 10 365 BG 05 213 BG 11 374 BG 06 221 BG 12 384 BG SELECT=DELETE=CLEAR TO CHANGE CH PUSH 3/OK TO END PUSH EXIT

SETTING UP (CONTINUED)

Automatic Channel Setting

Before using the VCR, you need to set the tuner channels. Follow the

AUTO CH. SET COMPLETED

8 Press OK/3to store the setting.

9Press EXIT/STATUS to exit from the menu operations.

procedures described below.

For Australia customers only:

Do not perform this task unless you are outside of capital city reception area.

1Select Tuner Set Up Mode

1

Press MENU.

SELECT CHOOSE /OK

2

Press PLAY 5or

AUTO TUNER SET UP

 

 

CHANGING TUNER SET UP

 

STOP ° to

 

 

select “TUNER

 

 

SET UP” then

TO END PUSH EXIT

 

press OK/3.

 

2Start Auto Programming

1Press PLAY 5 or STOP ° to select “AUTO TUNER SET UP” then press OK/3.

The TV system selecting menu appears on the TV.

2Press PLAY 5 or STOP ° to select the appropriate TV system of your residential area.

SELECT CHOOSE /OK

SYS COUNTRY

B/G W.EUR. ASEAN AUST.

NZ

D/K CHINA RUS. E.EUR.

I HK S.AF. UK

TO END PUSH EXIT

B/G : For West Europe, ASEAN

countries, Australia, New

Zealand.

D/K : For China, Russia, East

Europe.

I: For Hong Kong, South Africa,

United Kingdom.

3Press OK/3.

Auto programming starts.

The local channels receivable in your area are automatically programmed in the VCR’s tuner.

While the auto programming is carried out

The following message appears on the TV screen.

AUTO CH.SET PROCEEDING

PLEASE WAIT

STARTFINISH

When the auto programming is completed

The following message appears on the TV screen, and the lowest channel will be tuned in.

If you want to delete unwanted channels

You can delete channels manually. After you have deleted the channels, they will be not selected by pressing CH 5/°.

1 Press VCR.

2 Press MENU.

3 Press PLAY 5or STOP ° to select

“TUNER SET

UP” then press OK/3.

4Press PLAY 5or STOP ° to select

“CHANGING TUNER SET UP” then press OK/3.

The programmed channel informa- tion list appears with the settings of the tuned channel flashing. (You can also watch the picture of the tuned channel since the list and the picture alternates on the TV.)

5Press PLAY 5or STOP ° until an unwanted channel setting flashes.

6Press CLEAR to delete the unwanted channel.

If you have accidentally deleted a channel, press 2.

7Repeat steps 5 and 6 until you delete all unwanted channels.

8Press EXIT/STATUS to exit from the menu operations.

If you want to exchange the channel positions

You can also replace the channel position numbers.

EX. Replace channel 9 and channel 3

1Press VCR.

2Press MENU.

3Press PLAY 5 or STOP ° to select “TUNER SET UP” then press OK/

3.

4Press PLAY 5 or STOP ° to select

“CHANGING TUNER SET UP” then press OK/3.

5Press PLAY 5 or STOP ° until information for channel 3 flashes.

6Press OK/3once.

Only channel indication for channel 3 starts flashing.

7Press 0 then 9.

The channel settings for channel 3 and 9 are exchanged.

If you have accidentally deleted a channel, press 2.

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If the picture is not clear

You need to fine-tune this particular channel.

EX. Fine-tune channel 3

1Press VCR.

2Press MENU.

3Press PLAY 5 or STOP °to select “TUNER SET UP” then press OK/

3.

4Press PLAY 5 or STOP °to select

“CHANGING TUNER SET UP” then press OK/3.

5Press PLAY 5 or STOP ° until information for channel 3 flashes.

6Press OK/3 twice.

Only frequency indication for channel 3 starts flashing.

7Press PLAY 5or STOP ° to fine- tune the station until you get the best possible picture.

8Press OK/3to store the setting.

9Press EXIT/STATUS to exit from the menu operations.

If no sound comes out

You need to change the TV system for this particular channel.

EX. Change the TV system for channel 3

1Press VCR.

2Press MENU.

3Press PLAY 5 or STOP °to select “TUNER SET UP” then press OK/

3.

4Press PLAY 5 or STOP °to select

“CHANGING TUNER SET UP” then press OK/3.

5Press PLAY 5 or STOP ° until information for channel 3 flashes.

6Press OK/3 three times. Only TV system indication for channel 3 starts flashing.

7Press PLAY 5 or STOP °to select the appropriate TV system [(BG, DK, I) so that sound comes out.

8Press OK/3to store the setting.

9Press EXIT/STATUS to exit from the menu operations.

Note: This VCR is factory pretuned to capital city stations 2, 7, 9, 10, and 28. (Australia only)

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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 + buttonRear Panel Display WindowOn-Screen Display VCR to AV TV Connection Getting Connected UPTo watch a picture from this VCR on the TV To watch a picture from this VCR onSetting UP Setting the Video ChannelMake sure the VCR is turned off and no cassette is inserted To reset the clock manually Initial SetupMenu Operations 1Set ClockAutomatic Channel Setting Selecting Colour Mode Manual Channel Setting4Finish Setting 2Select StationPlayback Basic OperationsRecording Automatic OperationsAdvanced Operations Index SearchSmartPicture 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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