Thankyou for buying a PHILIPS videorecorder. The
VR605A/58 is one of the most sophisticated and simple-to-use
videorecorders (VCR) on the market. With this VCR you can
recordand play VHS-standard cassettes.
Pleasetake the time to read this operating manual before
usingyour video recorder.
Safety instructions and other notes
ADanger:High voltage!
Donot remove the top cover as there is a risk of an electrical
shock!
AThevideo recorder does not contain any components that can
berepaired by the customer. When the video recorder is
connectedto the power supply there are some components that
areconstantly operational. To switch off the video recorder
completelyyou must disconnect it from the power supply.
BMakesure that air can circulate freely through the ventilation
slotson the video recorder.
BMakesure that no objects or liquids enter the video recorder. If
liquidis spilt into it, disconnect the video recorder immediately
fromthe power supply and call the After-sales Service for
advice.
BThevideo recorder should not be used immediately after
transportationfrom a cold to a hot area or vice versa, or in
conditionsof extreme humidity.
Afterunpacking the video recorder, it should be allowed to
acclimatizefor at least three hours before installation.
CThisoperating instruction has been printed on nonpolluting
paper.
CDepositold batteries at the relevant collection points.
CPleasemake use of the facilities available in your country for
disposingof the packaging of the video recorder in a way that
helpsto protect the environment.
CThiselectronic equipment contains many materials that can be
recycled.Please inquire about the possibilities for recycling
yourold set.
DShowVIiewis a registered trademark of Gemstar
DevelopmentCorporation. ShowView is manufactured
underlicence from Gemstar Development Corporation.
Sothat you can identify your machine in the event of theft,
enterthe serial number (PROD.NO) here. The serial number is
printedon the type plate fixed at the rear of the set.
MODELNO. VR605A/58
PROD.NO:......
Thisproduct complies with the requirements of the Directive
73/23/EEC+ 89/336/EEC + 93/68/EEC.
Interference
TheDepartment of Trade and Industry operates a Radio
InvestigationService to help TV licenceholders improve
receptionof BBC and ITC programmes where these are being
spoiltby interference.
Ifyour dealer cannot help, ask at a Main Post Office for the
booklet’How to Improve Television and Radio Reception’.
Technical information
Voltage: 220-240V/50Hz
Powerconsumption : 16W
Powerconsumption (Standby) : less than 4W (clock display
off)
Windingtime: approx. 100 seconds (Cassette E-180)
Measurementsin cm (W / H / D): 38.0 / 9.3 / 26.0
Numberof video heads :4
Numberof audio heads (HIFI):2
Recording/Playbacktime:4 Hours (Cassette E-240)
8Hours (LP) (Cassette E-240)
List of accessories
•Operatinginstructions
•Remotecontrol and batteries
•Aerialcable
•Mainscable
•Scartcable (AV-Euro cable)
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PHILIPS VR605A/581