BASIC OPERATIONS

Playback

1On TV

1Turn on the TV.

2Select the video channel (or external video input).

2On VCR

Insert a cassette.

The VCR turns on.

•If the record tab on a cassette is removed, playback will start automatically.

•If a cassette is already in the VCR, turn on the VCR.

3Start Playback

Press PLAY 3.

To rapidly locate a particular scene

Press FF Áor REW 1during playback. (No sound)

To resume playback, press PLAY 3

again.

•If FF Á or REW 1is held down for more than 2 seconds, simply releasing it will cancel the search.

To stop playback

Press STOP 7.

To rewind the tape

Press REW 1when the tape is not playing.

To fast forward the tape

Press FF Áwhen the tape is not playing.

To eject the tape

Press EJECT 0.

To turn off the VCR

Press POWER.

When playing back an NTSC tape on a

PAL TV

• Some TVs shrink the picture vertically

and place black bars at the top and the

bottom of the TV screen.

Recording

When using this VCR, an index mark is always marked at the beginning of every recording. This index marks make it easier for you to search for the beginning of the recordings (see “Index Search” ( ✈P.13). )

Make sure....

• The record tab on the cassette is not removed.

1On TV

1Turn on the TV.

2Select the video channel (or external video input).

2On VCR

Insert a cassette with the record tab intact.

The VCR turns on.

•If a cassette is already in the VCR, turn on the VCR.

To rewind the tape, press REW 1.

3Select Tape Speed

Press SPEED until the desired tape speed (SP, LP, or SLP) appears on the display.

SP, LP : For PAL signal.

SP, SLP : For NTSC signal. (For VR499/75 only)

4Select a Channel

Press CH 5/ °or Number buttons to select the channel to record.

5Start Recording

Press REC/OTR ¦.

To pause recording

Press STILL/SLOW briefly (or STILL/PAUSE 8on the front panel). To resume recording, press the same button again.

To watch another TV programme while recording

Select a different channel you want to watch on the TV.

You can watch the programme of the selected channel on the TV, without affecting recording on the VCR.

Erase protection

Cassettes have the record tab to ensure that recordings are not accidentally erased.

To prevent accidental erasure:

Break off the record tab with a screwdriver.

To record again:

Cover the opening with adhesive tape.

Adhesive tape

Automatic Operations

Auto playback

When a tape is inserted, the VCR turns on. If the record tab is removed, playback begins.

Auto rewind

When a tape reaches its end during playback, fast forwarding or manual recording, the VCR rewinds the tape and stops.

Memory rewind power off

When you press POWER during rewinding, the VCR turns off after rewinding is completed.

• The time counter and remaining tape

length will not be correct.

To stop recording

Press STOP 7.

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Eject cassette

You can eject the tape simply by pressing EJECT 0even while the VCR is turned off.

When you press EJECT 0, the VCR automatically turns on, ejects the tape, then turns off.

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VR499/75, VR299/75 specifications

Philips, a renowned name in consumer electronics, has made strides in the home theater market with its innovative video recorders, notably the VR299/75 and VR499/75 models. Designed for those who value quality and functionality, these VCRs are equipped with features that cater to both casual viewers and avid home cinema enthusiasts.

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