Philips VR810BPH owner manual Table of Contents

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4 Table of Contents
Setting Up Your VCR
Introduction	. . . .3
Table of Contents	. . . .4
Before Using Your VCR	. . . .5
Hookups without a Cable Box	. .6-7
Hookups with a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System	. .8-9
Turning on Your VCR	10-11
Automatic Channel Setup	12-13
Setting the Clock	14-18
Daylight-Savings Time	. . .19
Language Selection	. . .20
Description of Controls
Display Panel	. . .21
Front Panel	. . .22
Rear Panel	. . .23
Remote Control Buttons	24-25
Setting the Remote Control to Operate a TV	. . .26
Setting the Remote Control to Operate a Cable Box/DBS	. . .27
On-Screen Status Displays	. . .28
Basic Operations
Playing	. . .29
Recording	. . .30
Recording
S-VHS Recording (VR1010BP only)	. . .31
S-VHS ET (VR1010BP only)	. . .32
Recording One Channel/Watching Another	. . .33
One-Touch Recording	. . .34
Record Link	. . .35
Setting Up the VCR Plus+ Programming System	36-37
Timer Recording with the VCR Plus+ Programming System	38-39
Quick Programming	40-43
Turbo Timer	. . .44
Program Review	. . .45
Program Overlap Warning	. . .46
Timer Recording Speed Setting	. . .47
Rerecording (Tape Duplication)	. . .48
Audio Dubbing	. . .49
Connecting the Controller	. . .50
Setting the Controller to Operate a Cable Box	51-52
Setting the Controller to Operate a DBS	53-54
Playing
Multi-Channel Television Sound System	55-56
Hi-Fi Stereo Tape Playback	. . .57
Video Stabilizer	. . .58
SmartPicture	. . .59
Digital Studio Picture Control	. . .60
Search Options	. . .61
Playback Options	62-63
Additional Features
Tape Manager	64-73
Child Lock	. . .74
Blue Background	. . .75
Automatic Operation Features	. . .76
Information You May Need
Glossary	. . .77
Helpful Hints	78-79
Limited Warranty	80-81
Specifications	. . .82
Index	. . .83
Accessories	. . .84

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Contents VR810BPH Dear Philips product owner For Customer UseFeatures Safety PrecautionsIntroduction Picture QualityTable of Contents Before Using Your VCR Putting Batteries in the Remote ControlUsing the Remote Control VCR Maintenance/Video Head CleaningHookups without a Cable Box Disconnect the antenna or cable from your TVHookups without a Cable Box cont’d Antenna Or CableCable signal RF coaxial cable Hookups with a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast SystemConnections Recording/Viewing Any ChannelRecording One Channel/Watching Another With this connection2RF coaxial cable TV’sMenu shown below will appear Turning on Your VCRTurn on the TV Turning on Your VCR cont’d Automatic Channel Setup Press the VCR button, then press the Menu buttonAdding/Deleting Channels Automatic Channel Setup cont’dSelected channel Setting the Clock Manual Clock SettingChannels are set up. Details are on To make corrections, follow stepsSetting the Clock cont’d Setting the Clock cont’d Time Zone SelectionManual PBS Channel Selection Automatic PBS Channel Selection CBL/DBS VCR VCR/TV Power Daylight-Savings TimePress the Play 8 or Stop 9 button to select LAN Language SelectionPress the Menu button VCR Display Panel VHS Indicator VR1010BP only Tape Speed Timer Light LightsTurbo Timer indicators Line Input Mode Remaining Tape Time IndicatorFront Panel Rear Panel Remote Control Buttons Turbo Timer Button Timer ButtonSAT/CBL/DBS Button ALTernate ChannelSetting the Remote Control to Operate a TV Repeat stepTurn on your Satellite Receiver/Cable Box/DBS Find the code for yourIf on Screen Mode is set to on or Press the Play 8 or Stop 9 button to select onPlayback options and features are on pages When you insert a tape, tape managPlaying Read and follow the steps below to play a tapeVCR records in a preset volume RecordingPress the VCR button Appear on the display panelVHS Recording VR1010BP only VHS ET VR1010BP only Recording One Channel/Watching Another VCR light will disappear from the display panelOne-Touch Recording Channels are set up. Details are on pagesStarting an OTR Record Link Channels Setting Up the VCR Plus+ Programming SystemCall Letters Examine the lists 2onTimer Recording with the VCR Plus+ Programming System To check your timer recordings, see If you forget to turn off the VCRQuick Programming Channels are programmed. Details are on pagesInstructions continue on Tape SpeedsQuick Programming cont’d Helpful Hint Current channel number will appear on the display panel. To Turbo Timer1Insert a tape into the VCR Checking, Editing, or Clearing Timer Recordings Program ReviewIndicates a Weekly recording Indicates a Daily recordingOr, to cancel the timer recording, press the Clear button Program Overlap WarningPress the OK/STATUS button to select the program Information about the chosen program will appearTimer Recording Speed Setting Follow the steps below to set Timer REC Speed to AutoRerecording Tape Duplication VCR 1 will play your tape. Insert a prerecorded tape in VCRAudio cable Blinks and appears on the VCR display panelAudio equipment CD player etc Make sure the video tape’s record tab is intactConnect the Cable signal to Connecting the ControllerCable Box/DBS Controller Connect the Controller Setting the Controller to Operate a Cable Box Make sure the clock is set. You must set the clock manuallySetting the Controller to Operate a Cable Box cont’d Wait for a few secondsChannel other than Setting the Controller to Operate a DBSWill learn your DBS code Setting the Controller to Operate a DBS cont’d 7Wait for a few secondsReceiving a Stereo Broadcast Multi-Channel Television Sound SystemReceiving a Second Audio Program Multi-Channel Television Sound System cont’d Record the program as usual. Details are onHi-Fi Stereo Tape Playback Video Stabilizer Or special effects playbackSmartPicture To provide the highest possible picture quality Digital Studio Picture ControlTo set Dspc to on or OFF, follow these steps Press the Stop 9 button to cancel a Skip Search Search OptionsIndex Search Skip SearchPlayback Options Forward and Reverse SearchingViewing a Still Picture Viewing a Slow Motion PictureViewing a Picture in Slow to Fast Motion Will lightTape Manager Find a TitleInsert a tape that was recorded with this VCR Press the VCR button, then press the TapeTape Manager cont’d Check MemoryPress the Play 8 or Stop 9 button to select Check Check Memory screen appearsIf you don’t see the tape title or pro Edit TitleTape titles may have up to 10 characters Entering Characters Selected programSorting by Tape Number FootballSorting by Date Sorting by Category As follows, for exampleFind Blank Space Review the tape portion to make sure it is blankDeleting Tape or Program Information If you want to erase more information, repeat stepsYou can disable the Tape Manager if you don’t want to use it When Child Lock is activated Child LockCL will blink intermittently on the display panel CL will disappear from the display panelBlue Background To set Blue Background to on or OFF, follow these stepsAutomatic Operation Features Glossary Helpful Hints Helpful Hints cont’d Limited Warranty Video Cassette Recorder or PlayerLimited Warranty cont’d To obtain a replacement product from PhilipsPayment Amount Check or money order Account numberSpecifications Remote control TimerAutomatic Cable boxSupplied Accessories