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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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Philips VR810BPH owner manual Introduction, Features, Picture Quality, Safety Precautions, Declaration of Conformity