Philips VR810BPH owner manual Automatic Operation Features

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Automatic Playback

When you put a tape in the VCR, the power will come on automatically. If the tape’s record tab is missing, playback will begin.

When you insert a tape, tape manager 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.

Automatic Rewind

When a tape is played, fast forwarded, or recorded to its end, the VCR will rewind the tape to the beginning, then stop. The VCR will not rewind the tape if the end of the tape is reached during a One-Touch Recording. Details are on page 34.

Memory Rewind, Power Off

When the POWER button is pressed while the VCR is rewinding a tape, REWIND→POWER OFF will appear on the screen. When the tape has finished rewinding, the VCR will stop, then turn itself off.

Tape Eject

A tape can be ejected with the VCR power on or off (but the VCR must be plugged in).

If a timer recording is programmed, the r and Cassette-Inside lights will flash on the VCR’s display panel after you eject a tape with the VCR power turned off. Make sure you insert a tape for the timer recording.

Counter Reset

The real-time counter will reset to 0:00:00 when you insert a cassette. To reset the real-time counter to 0:00:00 at anytime, press the CLEAR button on the remote control.

Automatic Tracking Adjustment

The VCR continually adjusts tracking to give you the best possible picture quality. With some recordings, however, you may get a better picture by adjusting the tracking manually (see below).

Manual Tracking Adjustment

•Press the CHANNEL 8/9 buttons on the front of the VCR or the CH(annel) 8/9 button on the remote control to remove jitter in a still picture.

•The CH(annel) 8/9 buttons on the remote control and the CHANNEL 8/9 buttons on the front of the VCR adjust tracking during normal tape playback and slow motion playback.

•To return to Automatic Tracking Adjustment during normal tape playback, press the CHANNEL 8/9 buttons on the VCR at the same time.

•The VCR returns to Automatic Tracking Adjustment whenever a tape is insert- ed.

•If USE CLEANING CASSETTE appears on the screen or if “U:01” appears on the display panel, you may need to adjust the tracking. These messages may appear briefly every seven seconds during tape playback. The messages will appear until you adjust the tracking, reinsert the tape, or clean the video heads. Details are on page 79.

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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 steps You 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
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