Philips VR810BPH owner manual Introduction, Features, Picture Quality, Safety Precautions

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Welcome to your VCR owner’s manual.

This manual describes the VR1010BP and the VR810BPH. These models have similar features and appearances; differences between the VR1010BP and VR810BPH are noted when applicable. The menus of the VR1010BP are shown in this manual, and they may differ slightly from the VR810BPH menus. The VR1010BP is illustrated in this book.

This owner’s manual has seven sections: Setting Up Your VCR; Description of Controls; Basic Operations; Recording; Playing; Additional Features; and Information You May Need. The instructions explain all of the VCR’s features, which are listed below.

Features

•Audio Dubbing

•Automatic Channel Setup

•Automatic Clock Setting

•Automatic Head Cleaner/Head Cleaning Warning

•Blue Background

•Child Lock

•Controller for Cable Box or Direct Broadcast System (DBS)

•Daylight-Savings Time

•Digital Studio Picture Control (DSPC)

•Hi-Fi Stereo Tape Playback

•Index Search

•Multi-Channel Television Sound (MTS) System

•19 Micron Head

•On-Screen Menus in English, Spanish, or French

•Program Overlap Warning

•Quick Programming

•Record Link

•Remote Control with Capability to Operate TV, Cable Box, and DBS

•Repeat Play

•S-VHS ET and S-VHS Recording (VR1010BP only)

•ShowGuardTM-Indefinite Timer Recording Memory

•Skip Search

•SmartPictureTM

•Tape Manager

•Turbo Timer

•VCR Plus+ Programming System

•Video Stabilizer

Picture Quality

The S-VHS feature in the VR1010BP provides the best picture quality when the VCR uses S-VHS tapes. Both models have a 19 micron head that provides a better picture when you view tapes recorded in slow speed (SLP).

Safety Precautions

Warning: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Warning: Any unauthorized changes or modifica- tions to this equipment void the user’s authority to operate it.

This VCR, equipped with a High Quality (HQ) System, is compatible with existing Video Home System (VHS) equipment. Philips Consumer Electronics recommends that you use only video cassette tapes that are labelled

with the mark or the mark. The use of other tapes may result in poor picture quality and exces- sive deposits on the video heads, which may not be covered by the warranty if damage occurs.

Note to the Cable TV System Installer: This reminder is provided to call the Cable TV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40

of the National Electrical Code, which provides guidelines for proper grounding – in particular, specifying that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as possible.

Declaration of Conformity

Model Number: VR1010BP/VR810BPH

Trade Name: Philips

Responsible Party: Philips Consumer Electronics P.O. Box 14810 Knoxville, TN 37914-1810 (865) 521-4316

The ENERGY STAR® name and logo are registered marks of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Philips Consumer Electronics has determined that this product meets

the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.

SmartPicture and ShowGuard are trademarks of Philips Consumer Electronics. VCR Plus+ Gold and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

Copyright 2000 Philips Consumer Electronics. All rights reserved.

Helpful Hint

•Your new product, its packaging, and this manual contain materials that can be recycled and reused. Specialized companies can recycle your product to increase the amount of reusable materials and to minimize the amount that needs to be properly disposed.

Your product uses batteries that should not be thrown away when depleted but should be disposed of as small chemical waste. Please find out about the local regulations on dispos- al of your old products, batteries, manual, and packaging whenever you replace existing equipment.

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Contents VR810BPH For Customer Use Dear Philips product ownerPicture Quality FeaturesSafety Precautions IntroductionTable of Contents VCR Maintenance/Video Head Cleaning Before Using Your VCRPutting Batteries in the Remote Control Using the Remote ControlDisconnect the antenna or cable from your TV Hookups without a Cable BoxAntenna Or Cable Hookups without a Cable Box cont’dRecording/Viewing Any Channel Cable signal RF coaxial cableHookups with a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System ConnectionsTV’s Recording One Channel/Watching AnotherWith this connection 2RF coaxial cableTurning on Your VCR Menu shown below will appearTurn on the TV Turning on Your VCR cont’d Press the VCR button, then press the Menu button Automatic Channel SetupAutomatic Channel Setup cont’d Adding/Deleting ChannelsSelected channel To make corrections, follow steps Setting the ClockManual Clock Setting Channels are set up. Details are onSetting 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 PowerLanguage Selection Press the Play 8 or Stop 9 button to select LANPress the Menu button Line Input Mode Remaining Tape Time Indicator VCR Display Panel VHS Indicator VR1010BP onlyTape Speed Timer Light Lights Turbo Timer indicatorsFront Panel Rear Panel Remote Control Buttons ALTernate Channel Turbo Timer ButtonTimer Button SAT/CBL/DBS ButtonRepeat 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 orRead and follow the steps below to play a tape Playback options and features are on pagesWhen you insert a tape, tape manag PlayingAppear on the display panel VCR records in a preset volumeRecording Press the VCR buttonVHS Recording VR1010BP only VHS ET VR1010BP only VCR light will disappear from the display panel Recording One Channel/Watching AnotherChannels are set up. Details are on pages One-Touch RecordingStarting an OTR Record Link Setting Up the VCR Plus+ Programming System ChannelsCall Letters 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 Turbo Timer Current channel number will appear on the display panel. To1Insert a tape into the VCR Indicates a Daily recording Checking, Editing, or Clearing Timer RecordingsProgram Review Indicates a Weekly recordingInformation about the chosen program will appear Or, to cancel the timer recording, press the Clear buttonProgram Overlap Warning Press the OK/STATUS button to select the programFollow 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 DuplicationMake sure the video tape’s record tab is intact Audio cableBlinks and appears on the VCR display panel Audio equipment CD player etcConnecting the Controller Connect the Cable signal toCable Box/DBS Controller Connect the Controller 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’dSetting the Controller to Operate a DBS Channel other thanWill learn your DBS code 7Wait for a few seconds Setting the Controller to Operate a DBS cont’dMulti-Channel Television Sound System Receiving a Stereo BroadcastReceiving a Second Audio Program 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 Digital Studio Picture Control To provide the highest possible picture qualityTo set Dspc to on or OFF, follow these steps Skip Search Press the Stop 9 button to cancel a Skip SearchSearch Options Index SearchViewing a Slow Motion Picture Playback OptionsForward and Reverse Searching Viewing a Still PictureWill light Viewing a Picture in Slow to Fast MotionPress the VCR button, then press the Tape Tape ManagerFind a Title Insert a tape that was recorded with this VCRCheck Memory screen appears Tape Manager cont’dCheck Memory Press the Play 8 or Stop 9 button to select CheckEdit Title If you don’t see the tape title or proTape titles may have up to 10 characters 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 CL will disappear from the display panel When Child Lock is activatedChild Lock CL will blink intermittently on 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 WarrantyCheck or money order Account number Limited Warranty cont’dTo obtain a replacement product from Philips Payment AmountSpecifications Cable box Remote controlTimer AutomaticSupplied Accessories
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