Philips VR810BPH owner manual Playing, Read and follow the steps below to play a tape

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Insert a tape.

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Read and follow the steps below to play a tape.

1

Turn on the TV and set it to channel 3 or 4, whichever channel the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR is set to.

1Turn on the TV.

2

2

Insert a tape in the VCR. The power will come on. The VCR will place itself in VCR position automatically (the VCR light will appear on the display panel of the VCR). If the VCR light does not appear, press the VCR button, then press the VCR/TV button once. If the tape’s record tab has been removed, playback will start automatically.

3

If playback does not start automatically, press the VCR button, then press the PLAY 8 button. The 3 light will

appear on the VCR display panel.

4

Press the STOP 9 button to stop playback.

5

Press the REW(ind); button to rewind the tape.

SAT/
CBL/DBS			TV		VCR
VCR/TV			POWER SMARTPICTURE
	QUICK PROGRAMMING
1— +* + 2 ABC + 3 DEF
START			STOP		DATE
4 GHI - 5 JKL - 6 MNO
VPS/PDC			DAILY		WEEKLY
7PQRS			8 TUV		9WXYZ
SPEED			DBS/SAT
ALT			0		CLEAR
		STILL/SLOW
-	..........			..........		+	3
-						+
REW						FF
5			PLAY

			STOP				4
VOL		OK/STATUS				CH

			MENU
			TIMER
TURBO		AUDIO/		SKIP		TAPE

TIMER MUTE SEARCH MANAGER

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When the tape has finished rewinding, press the STOP/EJECT button on the front of the VCR to remove the tape.

Helpful Hints

• Playback options and features are on pages 55-63.

• This VCR is also equipped with Digital Studio Picture Control, which provides the highest possible recording and playback picture quality. “DSPC” may flash on the display panel after PLAY 8 is pressed. Details are on page 60.

• The tape position indicator appears on the screen during rewinding or fast forwarding. Details are on page 28.

• When you insert a tape, tape manag-

er information may appear and the VCR may search for tape manager information. To avoid this brief delay, set TAPE MANAGER to OFF. Details are on page 73.

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Contents VR810BPH For Customer Use Dear Philips product ownerSafety Precautions FeaturesIntroduction Picture QualityTable of Contents Putting Batteries in the Remote Control Before Using Your VCRUsing the Remote Control VCR Maintenance/Video Head CleaningDisconnect the antenna or cable from your TV Hookups without a Cable BoxAntenna Or Cable Hookups without a Cable Box cont’dHookups with a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System Cable signal RF coaxial cableConnections Recording/Viewing Any ChannelWith this connection Recording One Channel/Watching Another2RF coaxial cable TV’sTurn on the TV Turning on Your VCRMenu shown below will appear Turning on Your VCR cont’d Press the VCR button, then press the Menu button Automatic Channel SetupSelected channel Automatic Channel Setup cont’dAdding/Deleting Channels Manual Clock Setting Setting the ClockChannels are set up. Details are on To make corrections, follow stepsSetting the Clock cont’d Time Zone Selection Setting the Clock cont’dManual PBS Channel Selection Automatic PBS Channel Selection Daylight-Savings Time CBL/DBS VCR VCR/TV PowerPress the Menu button Language SelectionPress the Play 8 or Stop 9 button to select LAN Tape Speed Timer Light Lights VCR Display Panel VHS Indicator VR1010BP onlyTurbo Timer indicators Line Input Mode Remaining Tape Time IndicatorFront Panel Rear Panel Remote Control Buttons Timer Button Turbo Timer ButtonSAT/CBL/DBS Button ALTernate ChannelRepeat step Setting the Remote Control to Operate a TVFind the code for your Turn on your Satellite Receiver/Cable Box/DBSPress the Play 8 or Stop 9 button to select on If on Screen Mode is set to on orWhen you insert a tape, tape manag Playback options and features are on pagesPlaying Read and follow the steps below to play a tapeRecording VCR records in a preset volumePress the VCR button Appear on the display panelVHS Recording VR1010BP only VHS ET VR1010BP only VCR light will disappear from the display panel Recording One Channel/Watching AnotherStarting an OTR Channels are set up. Details are on pagesOne-Touch Recording Record Link Call Letters Setting Up the VCR Plus+ Programming SystemChannels 2on Examine the listsTimer Recording with the VCR Plus+ Programming System If you forget to turn off the VCR To check your timer recordings, seeChannels are programmed. Details are on pages Quick ProgrammingTape Speeds Instructions continue onQuick Programming cont’d Helpful Hint 1Insert a tape into the VCR Turbo TimerCurrent channel number will appear on the display panel. To Program Review Checking, Editing, or Clearing Timer RecordingsIndicates a Weekly recording Indicates a Daily recordingProgram Overlap Warning Or, to cancel the timer recording, press the Clear buttonPress the OK/STATUS button to select the program Information about the chosen program will appearFollow the steps below to set Timer REC Speed to Auto Timer Recording Speed SettingVCR 1 will play your tape. Insert a prerecorded tape in VCR Rerecording Tape DuplicationBlinks and appears on the VCR display panel Audio cableAudio equipment CD player etc Make sure the video tape’s record tab is intactCable Box/DBS Controller Connect the Controller Connecting the ControllerConnect the Cable signal to Make sure the clock is set. You must set the clock manually Setting the Controller to Operate a Cable BoxWait for a few seconds Setting the Controller to Operate a Cable Box cont’dWill learn your DBS code Setting the Controller to Operate a DBSChannel other than 7Wait for a few seconds Setting the Controller to Operate a DBS cont’dReceiving a Second Audio Program Multi-Channel Television Sound SystemReceiving a Stereo Broadcast Record the program as usual. Details are on Multi-Channel Television Sound System cont’dHi-Fi Stereo Tape Playback Or special effects playback Video StabilizerSmartPicture To set Dspc to on or OFF, follow these steps Digital Studio Picture ControlTo provide the highest possible picture quality Search Options Press the Stop 9 button to cancel a Skip SearchIndex Search Skip SearchForward and Reverse Searching Playback OptionsViewing a Still Picture Viewing a Slow Motion PictureWill light Viewing a Picture in Slow to Fast MotionFind a Title Tape ManagerInsert a tape that was recorded with this VCR Press the VCR button, then press the TapeCheck Memory Tape Manager cont’dPress the Play 8 or Stop 9 button to select Check Check Memory screen appearsTape titles may have up to 10 characters Edit TitleIf you don’t see the tape title or pro Selected program Entering CharactersFootball Sorting by Tape NumberSorting by Date As follows, for example Sorting by CategoryReview the tape portion to make sure it is blank Find Blank SpaceIf you want to erase more information, repeat steps Deleting Tape or Program InformationYou can disable the Tape Manager if you don’t want to use it Child Lock When Child Lock is activatedCL will blink intermittently on the display panel CL will disappear from the display panelTo set Blue Background to on or OFF, follow these steps Blue BackgroundAutomatic Operation Features Glossary Helpful Hints Helpful Hints cont’d Video Cassette Recorder or Player Limited WarrantyTo obtain a replacement product from Philips Limited Warranty cont’dPayment Amount Check or money order Account numberSpecifications Timer Remote controlAutomatic Cable boxSupplied Accessories