Philips VCR VR299 75 User Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS  
Safety Precautions  
WARNING  
Any unauthorized changes or  
modifications to this equipment void  
the user’s authority to operate it.  
WARNING: DANGEROUS  
VOLTAGE INSIDE  
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK  
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT  
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.  
The POWER button does not completely shut off the mains power from the  
unit, but switches operating current on or off only.  
PAL  
PAL NTSC  
The rating plate is on the rear of the unit.  
Introduction  
Congratulations on purchasing your  
new VCR.  
Table of Contents  
Description of Controls ......................................................................................... 3  
Front Panel ........................................ 3  
You can’t wait to get it working, but  
before you do, spare a few moments to  
read this brief introduction to the world  
of video recording. It may repay you  
handsomely in terms of improved  
results, and avoiding of costly mis-  
takes.  
Remote Control ................................. 4  
Rear Panel ......................................... 6  
Display Window................................ 6  
On-Screen Display ............................ 6  
Getting Connected Up ........................................................................................... 7  
VCR to TV Connection .................... 7  
VCR to AV TV Connection .............. 7  
Positioning  
Setting Up ............................................................................................................... 8  
Setting the Video Channel................. 8  
Do not place the VCR directly on top  
of, or underneath, your TV set. Ensure  
that there is at least 20 cm between the  
VCR and the TV set, and that air can  
circulate freely through the ventilation  
openings of the VCR.  
Menu Operations............................... 9  
Initial Setup ....................................... 9  
Auto Channel Setting ...................... 10  
Manual Channel Setting.................. 10  
Selecting Colour Mode ................... 11  
Basic Operations .................................................................................................. 12  
Playback .......................................... 12  
Recording ........................................ 12  
IMPORTANT  
Automatic Operations ..................... 12  
Audio-Visual material may consist  
of copyrighted works which must  
not be recorded without the  
authority of the owner of the  
copyright.  
Advanced Operations .......................................................................................... 13  
One Touch Recording (OTR) .......... 13  
Index Search.................................... 13  
SmartPicture.................................... 13  
Using On-Screen Display ............... 14  
Special Effect Playbacks ................. 14  
Tracking Adjustments ..................... 14  
Child Lock ...................................... 14  
G-Code Set Up ................................ 15  
Timer Recording Using G-Code ..... 15  
Timer Recording ............................. 16  
Tape Duplication ............................. 18  
Please refer to relevant laws in your  
country.  
G-CODE  
G-CODE is a registered trademark of  
Gemstar Development Corporation.  
The G-CODE system is manufactured under  
license from Gemstar Development  
Corporation.  
Operating Other Manufacturers' TV (For VR499/75)..................................... 19  
Before Requesting Service .................................................................................. 20  
Specifications........................................................................................................ 21  
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DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS  
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Remote Control  
3 VCR/TV button  
9 VOL (volume) 5 / buttons  
(For VR499/75 only)  
Changes the TV volume.  
Release at desired volume.  
For VR299/75, this button functions on  
Philips TV only.  
13  
14  
CBL / DBS  
VCR/TV  
TV  
VCR  
After pressing TV, select the VCR channel  
or Auxiliary mode at TV.  
1
2
3
POWER  
EJECT  
15  
QUICK PROGRAMMING  
4 SPEED button  
+
+
.
2
.
3
1
10 EXIT/STATUS button  
Selects the tape speed for recording SP,  
LP or SLP (For VR499/75 only).  
During playback, the tape speed is  
automatically selected (SP, LP or SLP).  
(P.12)  
START  
STOP  
DATE  
-
-
4
DBS  
5
DAILY  
6
16  
Before using this button, press VCR or  
WEEKLY  
TV to select your target component.  
7
8
9
After pressing VCR:  
SPEED  
CLEAR  
0
17  
18  
19  
– Displays the time counter, present  
time, channel number, and  
4
5
STILL/SLOW  
. . . . . . . .  
. . . . . . . .  
SP, LP : For PAL signal  
SP, SLP : For NTSC signal  
-
+
remaining tape length. (P.14)  
– Exits from menu operations when  
using the menus. (P.9)  
After pressing TV (VR499/75 only):  
For some PHILIPS TVs:  
REW  
FF  
PLAY  
6
7
8
20  
/OK  
5 STILL/SLOW button  
STOP  
During a slow motion picture, adjusts  
the playback speed in the reverse  
direction. (P.14)  
VOL  
CH  
21  
MENU  
– Displays the TV’s on-screen  
information.  
EXIT/STATUS  
TIMER  
22  
23  
Press PLAY 3 to resume normal  
9
– Exits from TV’s menu operations  
when using the TV’s menus.  
For other manufacturersTVs:  
Functions as the ENTER button if  
your TV requires pressing ENTER  
after selecting a channel number.  
playback.  
SKIP SEARCH  
INDEX  
AUDIO/MUTE  
10  
11  
12  
24  
25  
26  
6 PLAY 3 / 5 button  
SMARTPICTURE  
REC  
/OTR  
Before using this button, press VCR or  
TV to select your target component.  
After pressing VCR:  
– Starts normal playback. (P.12)  
– Moves up the cursor when using  
the menus. (P. 9)  
For some PHILIPS TV (VR499/75  
only):  
After pressing TV, operates the TV’s  
menus.  
11 SKIP SEARCH button  
Skips playback for 30 seconds by time  
counter reading.  
When pressed more than once up to 4  
times, the search time increases in 30-  
second intervals up to 2 minutes.  
(P.13)  
Using this remote control to  
operate TV  
For VR299/75:  
Some buttons on this remote control  
can be used to operate PHILIPS TV.  
For VR499/75:  
Some buttons on this remote control  
can be used not only for PHILIPS TV  
but also other manufacturers’ TV.  
To operate TV, see page 19.  
7 1 (Rewind) / 2 button  
12 SMARTPICTURE button  
Before using this button, press VCR or  
Selects the SmartPicture mode. (P.13)  
TV to select your target component.  
After pressing VCR:  
13 TV button  
– Rewinds the tape. Also, during  
playback, starts rapid reverse  
visual search. (P.12)  
– Goes back to the previous menu  
screen when using the menus.  
(P. 9)  
Makes the remote control ready for  
operating the TV.  
14 VCR button  
Makes the remote control ready for  
operating the VCR.  
1 CBL/DBS button  
For some PHILIPS TV (VR499/75  
only):  
Does not function for this model.  
After pressing TV, operates the TV’s  
menus.  
15 EJECT 0 button  
2 POWER button  
Ejects the cassette. (P.12)  
Before using this button, press VCR or  
TV to select your target component.  
• After pressing VCR:  
8 STOP 7 / button  
After pressing VCR:  
– Turns the VCR on or off.  
– Sets the VCR for an unattended  
recording (timer recording) after  
timer settings are completed.  
(P.16, P.17)  
– Stops the tape. (P.12)  
– Moves down the cursor when  
using the menus. (P. 9)  
For some PHILIPS TV (VR499/75  
only):  
After pressing TV, operates the TV’s  
menus.  
• After pressing TV, turns the TV on or  
off.  
For VR299/75, this button functions on  
Philips TV only.  
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16 Number buttons  
19 STILL/SLOW + button  
22 CH (channel) 5 / button  
During a slow motion picture, adjusts  
the playback speed in the forward  
direction. (P.14)  
Before using this button, press VCR or  
TV.  
(0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and  
9)  
Before using these buttons, press VCR  
or TV (for VR499/75 only) to select  
your target component.  
• After pressing VCR, changes the  
channels on the VCR. Release at a  
desired channel.  
• After pressing TV, changes the  
channels on the TV. Release at a  
desired channel.  
Press PLAY 3 to resume normal  
playback.  
Press to select a channel on the VCR  
or TV.  
20 ¡ (Fast forward) / 3/OK  
button  
To select channels 1 to 9, press 0  
then the channel you want. For  
example, for channel 4, press 0 then  
4.  
For VR299/75, this button functions on  
Philips TV only.  
Before using this button, press VCR or  
TV to select your target component.  
• After pressing VCR:  
23 TIMER button  
– Fast forwards the tape. Also  
during playback, starts rapid  
forward visual search. (P.12)  
– Selects the items on the menus or  
goes to the next menu screen when  
using the menus. (P.9)  
For some PHILIPS TV (VR499/75  
only):  
• After pressing TV, operates the TV’s  
menus.  
Also used to programme the Timer  
Recordings. (P.16)  
Displays the Timer Recording menu.  
(P.15, P.16)  
17 CLEAR button  
24 AUDIO/MUTE button  
Erases unwanted timer programmes.  
After pressing TV, turns off the TV  
sound.  
(P.17)  
For VR299/75, this button functions on  
Philips TV only.  
18 STILL/SLOW button  
Stops the tape during recording (pause)  
or playback (still picture) temporarily.  
(P.12, P.14)  
25 INDEX 4 / ¢ buttons  
Locates an index marked at the  
21 MENU button  
Press again to resume normal recording.  
Press PLAY 3 to resume normal  
playback.  
Activates slow motion picture when  
pressed for more than 2 seconds during  
playback. (P.14)  
beginning of every recording. (P.13)  
Before using this button, press VCR or  
TV to select your target component.  
• After pressing VCR, calls up the  
main menu. (P. 9)  
26 REC (record)/OTR button  
• Starts recording when pressed once.  
(P.12)  
For some PHILIPS TV (VR499/75  
only):  
• After pressing TV, calls up the TV’s  
• Starts a recording for 30 minutes to 6  
hours long. When pressed more than  
once, the shut-off time increases in  
30-minute intervals. (P.13)  
main menu.  
To insert the batteries:  
2 Install two AA batteries —  
R6(SUM-3)/AA — matching  
polarity indicated inside the battery  
compartment.  
1 Remove the battery compartment lid  
from the bottom of the remote  
control.  
3
Replace the lid.  
Note:  
This remote control and batteries are  
supplied accessories.  
Check to make sure they are included.  
Also, check “Specifications” to see what  
other accessories are included.  
CAUTION  
On Battery Replacement  
Do not mix old and new batteries. (Also never  
mix alkaline batteries with manganese batteries.)  
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DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS  
(CONTINUED)  
Rear Panel  
5 VIDEO IN (input) jack  
1
2 3  
4
For connecting to the video output jack  
on another VCR or a portable video  
camera. (P.18)  
6 VIDEO OUT (output) jack  
For connecting to the video input jack  
on a TV or another VCR. (P.7)  
ANT.IN  
IN  
OUT  
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
7 RF OUT (output) terminal (to  
TV)  
RF OUT  
Use the supplied RF coaxial cable to  
connect this terminal to the UHF/VHF  
input terminal on the TV. (P.7)  
7
5 6  
1 AC (alternating current)  
power cord  
3 AUDIO OUT (output) jack  
For connecting to the audio input jack  
on a TV or another VCR. (P.7)  
Connect the AC power cord to an AC  
outlet.  
4 ANT. (antenna) IN (input)  
terminal (from Antenna)  
2 AUDIO IN (input) jack  
For connecting to the audio output jack  
on another VCR or a portable video  
camera. (P.18)  
Connect your antenna or Cable to this  
terminal. (P.7)  
Display Window  
6 Digital clock/counter/  
Channel indicator  
1
2
3
Normally the present time appears.  
When a tape is inserted, the time  
counter appears (and is reset to  
0:00:00).  
SP SLP  
If you always rewind your tapes  
completely, you can use this counter  
reading as an index to find where a  
programme starts.  
4
5
A channel number selected with the  
TV tuner built-in the VCR appears.  
When the external line input is  
selected; “L-F” appears for the front  
panel connectors or “L-1” appears  
for the rear panel connectors.  
1 Operation mode indicators  
3
5
(timer) indicator  
: Lights up during recording.  
#: Lights up during playback.  
*: Lights up during a pause.  
Lights up when the VCR is set for an  
unattended recording (timer recording).  
(P.17)  
2 Speed indicator  
(Cassette-in) indicator  
Lights up when there is a cassette in the  
VCR.  
Indicates the tape speed.  
SP – Standard Play  
LP – Long Play  
SLP – Super Long Play  
(NTSC signal only)  
On-Screen Display  
The following information (VCR operating status) appears on the TV screen. (P.14)  
STOP  
03:00 AM  
CH 12  
Operation mode  
Current time  
Channel no.  
Note on the displayed information  
The time counter and remaining tape length  
will not be correct when playing back an  
NTSC tape.  
SmartPicture setting  
Colour mode  
NATURAL  
Time Counter  
Index no.  
AUTO  
(VR499/75 only)  
When you playback a thin tape like an E-160  
cassette tape or compact video cassette tape  
(VHS-C), the remaining tape length will flash.  
Remaining tape length  
Tape speed  
REMAIN 05:59  
SP 0:00:00  
INDEX -1  
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GETTING CONNECTED  
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VCR to TV Connection  
1 Disconnect the AC power cord of the TV from the AC outlet  
and the antenna or Cable from the TV.  
2 Connect the antenna or Cable to the VCR.  
3 Connect the VCR to the TV using the RF coaxial cable.  
4 Plug the AC power cords of the VCR and TV into the AC  
outlets.  
Connection  
Diagram  
Outdoor antenna  
Indoor antenna  
Back of TV  
ANT. IN  
ANT.IN  
IN  
OUT  
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
VHF  
UHF  
RF OUT  
Cable  
Back of VCR  
RF coaxial cable  
(supplied)  
RF OUT  
To watch a picture from this VCR on the TV:  
For customers in Australia;  
– select UHF 36 channel(583.25MHz) (video channel of this VCR  
when shipped from the factory). If you want to change video  
channel, see “Setting the Video Channel” (P.8).  
For customers in New Zealand;  
CAUTION  
Do not plug the AC power cords until all  
connections are completed.  
– be sure to set video channel (P.8).  
VCR to AV TV Connection  
With this connection, you can get better pictures and sounds when playing back a tape.  
Back of TV  
Back of VCR  
To watch a picture from this VCR on the  
TV, select the video input on the TV, to  
which this VCR is connected.  
ANT.IN  
IN  
OUT  
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
RF OUT  
Audio cable  
Video cable  
To video and audio  
input jacks  
To VIDEO/ AUDIO  
OUT jacks  
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SETTING  
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Setting the Video Channel  
This VCR is designed to send picture and sound signal on UHF channel 36(583.25 MHz) to the TV, through the RF  
coaxial cable.  
For customers in Australia;  
If you want to change this video channel (36) to another channel (between 28 to 60), follow the procedure below before  
turning on the VCR for the first time.  
For customer in New Zealand;  
Be sure to set video channel (between 28 to 60) by following the procedure below before turning on the VCR for the first  
time.  
1 Make sure the VCR is turned off and no cassette is inserted.  
2 Turn on the TV, and tune it to any channel (UHF 28 to 60) you want to use as the video channel on the TV.  
Select a channel not used in your area.  
3 Press STOP/EJECT 7 /0 on the front panel for more than 5 seconds.  
The following indication appears on the display.  
TV system number starts flashing.  
4 Press CH 5 / on the front panel to select an appropriate TV system number for your area.  
1. For B/G. (For West Europe, ASEAN countries, New Zealand)  
2. For D/K. (For China, Russia, East Europe)  
3. For I. (For Hong Kong, South Africa, United Kingdom)  
4. For H. (For Australia)  
5 Press 3/OK.  
The channel number starts flashing on the display.  
Channel number starts flashing.  
6 Press CH 5 / on the front panel to select the channel you have tuned on the TV as the video channel in step 2.  
A test signal (two vertical white bars) appears on the TV.  
If you use only external video input (AV) mode to  
watch the picture from this VCR:  
You can turn off the video channel output. To turn off  
the video output channel, press CHuntil “– –”  
appears on the channel number position.  
Test signal  
(two vertical white bars)  
7 Press 3/OK to finish the video channel setting.  
Now you will enter the Clock Setting mode explained on page 9.  
To watch a picture from this VCR on the TV, select the same channel you have selected as the video channel (in step 2  
above) on the TV.  
Note:  
This VCR is factory pretuned to capital city stations 2, 7, 9, 10, and 28.  
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SETTING  
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(CONTINUED)  
Operations hereafter are described  
using the buttons on the remote  
control unless mentioned otherwise.  
The buttons on the front panel having  
the same (or nearly same) name or  
same (or nearly same) mark function  
exactly the same as those on the remote  
control.  
To reset the clock manually  
You can also reset or correct the clock  
manually.  
IMPORTANT  
The setup and adjustment proce-  
dures explained hereafter are written  
under the following conditions:  
You have turned on the TV and  
selected the video channel (or  
external video input).  
1 Press VCR.  
2 Press MENU.  
3 (ONLY FOR VR499/75)  
Press PLAY 5 or STOP to select  
“INITIAL SET UP” then press 3/OK.  
The Initial Set Up menu appears.  
4 Press PLAY 5 or STOP to select  
“SET CLOCK” then press 3/OK.  
5 Press PLAY5 or STOP to set the  
time, then press 3/OK.  
You have turned on the VCR.  
Menu Operations  
Initial Setup  
Before operating the VCR, be  
familiar with the menu operations  
first because most of the features  
built into the VCR can be available  
only on the menus.  
For the first time you turn on the VCR  
or finish video channel setting, the  
VCR automatically enters the Clock  
Setting mode unless you have set it.  
Each time you press PLAY5 or  
STOP , the set time changes by  
1-minute intervals. If you press and  
hold the button, the set time changes  
by 30-minute intervals.  
Make sure....  
Your VCR, TV, and antenna are  
connected correctly.  
• The remote control operation mode  
is set correctly for operating your  
target component.  
– Press VCR to operate the VCR.  
– Press TV to operate the TV.  
1 Press VCR on  
the remote  
control.  
(VR499/75)  
6 Press PLAY 5 or STOP to set the  
SELECT  
CHOOSE /OK  
VCR SET UP  
TUNER SET UP  
INITIAL SET UP  
month and day, then press 3/OK.  
Each time you press PLAY 5 or STOP  
, the set date changes by 1-day  
intervals. If you press and hold the  
button, the set date changes by 15-day  
intervals.  
When using the  
buttons on front  
panel, skip  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
this step.  
2 Press MENU  
(or MENU/  
EXIT on the  
front panel) to  
display the  
(VR299/75)  
SELECT  
CHOOSE /OK  
7 Press PLAY 5 or STOP to set the  
VCR SET UP  
TUNER SET UP  
INITIAL SET UP  
year, then press 3/OK.  
Each time you press PLAY 5 or STOP  
, the set year changes by 1-year  
intervals. If you press and hold the  
button, the set year changes rapidly.  
1Set Clock  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
1 Press POWER, if  
main menu screen.  
TIME – – : – – AM  
necessary.  
3 Press PLAY 5 or STOP (or  
CH5/on the front panel) to  
select a desired feature on the  
menu, then press 3/OK.  
4 When you select a feature, go to  
the section in this manual and  
follow the instructions described  
there.  
5 Press EXIT/STATUS to exit from  
the menu operations.  
2 Press PLAY 5 or  
DATE 01/01/99  
STOP to set  
TO SET PUSH THEN /OK  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
the time, then  
press 3/OK.  
• Each time you  
Note:  
If a power failure occurs, clock will lose its  
setting.  
press PLAY5 or STOP , the set time  
changes by 1-minute intervals. If you  
press and hold the button, the set time  
changes by 30-minute intervals.  
To go back to the previous menu  
screen, press REW 2.  
3 Press PLAY 5 or STOP to set the  
month and day, then press 3/OK.  
• Each time you  
To exit from the menu operations,  
press EXIT/STATUS (or MENU/  
EXIT on the front panel again).  
TIME 03 : 25 PM  
press PLAY5 or  
STOP , the set  
DATE 21/06/99  
date changes by  
1-day intervals.  
TO SET PUSH THEN /OK  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
Note:  
If you press and hold the button, the set  
date changes by 15-day intervals.  
4 Press PLAY 5 or STOP to set  
the year, then press 3/OK.  
• Each time you press PLAY 5 or STOP  
, the set year changes by 1-year  
intervals. If you press and hold the  
button, the set year changes rapidly.  
5 Press EXIT/STATUS to exit from  
Menu operating buttons function only  
when a menu is on the TV screen. When  
no menus is on the TV screen, they  
function differently.  
the menu operations.  
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SETTING  
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AUTO CH. SET COMPLETED  
8 Press OK/3 to store the setting.  
9 Press EXIT/STATUS to exit from  
the menu operations.  
Automatic Channel Setting  
Before using the VCR, you need to  
set the tuner channels. Follow the  
procedures described below.  
For Australia customers only:  
Do not perform this task unless you are  
outside of capital city reception area.  
If the picture is not clear  
You need to fine-tune this particular  
channel.  
If you want to delete  
unwanted channels  
You can delete channels manually.  
After you have deleted the channels,  
they will be not selected by pressing  
CH 5/.  
EX. Fine-tune channel 3  
1 Press VCR.  
2 Press MENU.  
1Select Tuner Set Up Mode  
3 Press PLAY 5 or STOP to select  
“TUNER SET UP” then press OK/  
3.  
SELECT  
CHOOSE /OK  
1 Press MENU.  
2 Press PLAY 5 or  
STOP to  
CHANGING TUNER SET UP  
AUTO TUNER SET UP  
CH FRQ SYS CH FRQ SYS  
1 Press VCR.  
01 150 BG  
02 165 BG  
03 195 BG  
04 205 BG  
05 213 BG  
06 221 BG  
07 229 BG  
08 237 BG  
09 355 BG  
10 365 BG  
11 374 BG  
12 384 BG  
2 Press MENU.  
3 Press PLAY 5 or  
STOP to select  
“TUNER SET  
4 Press PLAY 5 or STOP to select  
“CHANGING TUNER SET UP”  
then press OK/3.  
select “TUNER  
SET UP” then  
press OK/3.  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
SELECT=5∞ DELETE=CLEAR  
TO CHANGE CH PUSH 3/OK  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
5 Press PLAY 5 or STOP until  
information for channel 3 flashes.  
6 Press OK/3 twice.  
UP” then press OK/3.  
2Start Auto Programming  
4 Press PLAY 5 or STOP to select  
“CHANGING TUNER SET UP”  
then press OK/3.  
1 Press PLAY 5 or STOP to select  
“AUTO TUNER SET UP” then press  
OK/3.  
Only frequency indication for  
channel 3 starts flashing.  
The programmed channel informa-  
tion list appears with the settings of  
the tuned channel flashing. (You can  
also watch the picture of the tuned  
channel since the list and the picture  
alternates on the TV.)  
7 Press PLAY 5 or STOP to fine-  
tune the station until you get the best  
possible picture.  
8 Press OK/3 to store the setting.  
9 Press EXIT/STATUS to exit from  
the menu operations.  
The TV system selecting menu  
appears on the TV.  
2 Press PLAY 5 or STOP to select  
the appropriate TV system of your  
residential area.  
SELECT  
CHOOSE /OK  
5 Press PLAY 5 or STOP until an  
unwanted channel setting flashes.  
6 Press CLEAR to delete the unwanted  
channel.  
SYS COUNTRY  
If no sound comes out  
You need to change the TV system for  
this particular channel.  
B/G W.EUR. ASEAN AUST.  
NZ  
D/K CHINA RUS. E.EUR.  
I
HK S.AF. UK  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
• If you have accidentally deleted a  
EX. Change the TV system for  
channel 3  
channel, press 2.  
7 Repeat steps 5 and 6 until you delete  
all unwanted channels.  
8 Press EXIT/STATUS to exit from  
the menu operations.  
B/G : For West Europe, ASEAN  
countries, Australia, New  
Zealand.  
D/K : For China, Russia, East  
Europe.  
1 Press VCR.  
2 Press MENU.  
3 Press PLAY 5 or STOP to select  
“TUNER SET UP” then press OK/  
3.  
I
: For Hong Kong, South Africa,  
United Kingdom.  
If you want to exchange the  
channel positions  
You can also replace the channel  
4 Press PLAY 5 or STOP to select  
“CHANGING TUNER SET UP”  
then press OK/3.  
3 Press OK/3.  
Auto programming starts.  
The local channels receivable in your  
area are automatically  
position numbers.  
5 Press PLAY 5 or STOP until  
information for channel 3 flashes.  
6 Press OK/3 three times.  
Only TV system indication for  
channel 3 starts flashing.  
EX. Replace channel 9 and channel 3  
programmed in the VCR’s tuner.  
1 Press VCR.  
2 Press MENU.  
While the auto programming is  
carried out  
The following message appears on the  
TV screen.  
3 Press PLAY 5 or STOP to select  
“TUNER SET UP” then press OK/  
3.  
7 Press PLAY 5 or STOP to select  
the appropriate TV system [(BG,  
DK, I) so that sound comes out.  
8 Press OK/3 to store the setting.  
9 Press EXIT/STATUS to exit from  
the menu operations.  
4 Press PLAY 5 or STOP to select  
“CHANGING TUNER SET UP”  
then press OK/3.  
AUTO CH.SET PROCEEDING  
PLEASE WAIT  
5 Press PLAY 5 or STOP until  
information for channel 3 flashes.  
6 Press OK/3 once.  
START  
FINISH  
Note: This VCR is factory pretuned to  
capital city stations 2, 7, 9, 10,  
and 28. (Australia only)  
Only channel indication for channel  
3 starts flashing.  
When the auto programming is  
completed  
The following message appears on the  
TV screen, and the lowest channel will  
be tuned in.  
7 Press 0 then 9.  
The channel settings for channel 3  
and 9 are exchanged.  
• If you have accidentally deleted a  
channel, press 2.  
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Manual Channel Setting  
Selecting Colour Mode  
When you want to do channel setting  
manually, follow this procedure.  
This section is for VR499/75 only.  
Before using the VCR, you need to set  
the colour mode both for recording and  
playback.  
1Select Tuner Set Up Mode  
1 Press VCR.  
2 Press MENU.  
Press COLOUR MODE on the front  
panel to change the colour system.  
3 Press PLAY 5 or STOP to select  
“TUNER SET UP” then press 3/OK.  
The Tuner Set Up menu appears.  
4 Press PLAY 5 or STOP to select  
“CHANGING TUNER SET UP”  
then press 3/OK.  
For recording:  
AUTO: Normally select this mode.  
The colour system is  
automatically detected.  
The programmed channel informa-  
tion list appears with the settings of  
the tuned channel flashing. (You can  
also watch the picture of the tuned  
channel since the list and the picture  
alternates on the TV.)  
NTSC3.58: Select this mode if  
“AUTO” does not work well  
when recording the NTSC  
signals. (For playback on an  
NTSC TV)  
NTSC4.43: Select this mode if  
“AUTO” does not work well  
when recording the NTSC  
signals on PAL TV. (For  
playback on a PAL TV)  
2Select Station  
SELECT  
CHOOSE /OK  
1 Press PLAY 5 or  
STOP until an  
open channel in  
which you want to  
store a new  
VHF L  
VHF H  
UHF  
PAL: Select this mode if “AUTO”  
does not work well when  
recording the PAL signals.  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
channel starts flashing then press 3/  
For playback:  
AUTO: Normally select this mode.  
When you watch a PAL,  
NTSC, the colour system is  
automatically detected.  
NTSC3.58: Select this mode when  
you watch an NTSC3.58  
tape on an NTSC TV.  
OK.  
2 Press PLAY 5 or STOP to select  
the search starting band.  
VHF L: Starts searching from the  
VHF L band.  
VHF H: Starts searching from the  
VHF H band.  
UHF: Starts searching from the  
UHF band.  
NTSC PAL: Select this mode if  
“AUTO” does not work well  
when playing back an  
3 Press 3/OK.  
NTSC tape on a PAL TV.  
NTSC4.43: Select this mode when  
you watch an NTSC4.43  
tape on a PAL TV.  
PAL: Select this mode if “AUTO”  
does not work well when  
playing back a PAL tape.  
Searching starts, and when a station  
is tuned in, searching stops and the  
tuned frequency is shown on the TV.  
Then the following menu appears.  
3Store Channel  
Press PLAY 5 or  
STOP to select  
“STORE CHANN-  
EL” then press 3/  
OK.  
SELECT  
CHOOSE /OK  
When playing back an NTSC tape with  
“AUTO” mode selected  
The tape is played back using “NTSC3.58”  
mode.  
STORE CHANNEL  
CONTINUE SEARCH  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
The programmed  
channel information list appears again  
with the settings of the newly tuned  
channel flashing.  
If you do not want to store this station,  
select “CONTINUE SEARCH” then  
press 3/OK, searching starts again.  
4Finish Setting  
Press EXIT/STATUS.  
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BASIC OPERATIONS  
To watch another TV  
programme while recording  
Select a different channel you want to  
watch on the TV.  
Playback  
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). )  
1On TV  
1 Turn on the TV.  
You can watch the programme of the  
selected channel on the TV, without  
affecting recording on the VCR.  
2 Select the video channel (or external  
video input).  
2On VCR  
Make sure....  
• The record tab on the cassette is not  
removed.  
Erase protection  
Insert a cassette.  
The VCR turns on.  
Cassettes have the record tab to ensure  
that recordings are not accidentally  
erased.  
• 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.  
1On TV  
To prevent accidental erasure:  
Break off the record tab with a  
screwdriver.  
1 Turn on the TV.  
2 Select the video channel (or external  
video input).  
3Start Playback  
Press PLAY 3.  
2On VCR  
Insert a cassette with the record tab  
intact.  
To rapidly locate a particular  
scene  
Press FF ¡ or REW 1 during  
playback. (No sound)  
To resume playback, press PLAY 3  
again.  
• If FF ¡ or REW 1 is held down for  
more than 2 seconds, simply releasing it  
will cancel the search.  
The VCR turns on.  
• If a cassette is already in the VCR, turn  
on the VCR.  
To record again:  
Cover the opening with adhesive tape.  
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.  
Adhesive tape  
To stop playback  
Press STOP 7.  
Automatic Operations  
SP, LP : For PAL signal.  
SP, SLP : For NTSC signal.  
(For VR499/75 only)  
To rewind the tape  
Press REW 1 when the tape is not  
playing.  
Auto playback  
When a tape is inserted, the VCR turns  
on. If the record tab is removed,  
playback begins.  
To fast forward the tape  
Press FF ¡ when the tape is not  
playing.  
4Select a Channel  
Press CH 5 / or Number buttons to  
select the channel to record.  
Auto rewind  
To eject the tape  
Press EJECT 0.  
When a tape reaches its end during  
playback, fast forwarding or manual  
recording, the VCR rewinds the tape  
and stops.  
5Start Recording  
Press REC/OTR .  
To turn off the VCR  
Press POWER.  
To pause recording  
Press STILL/SLOW  
briefly (or  
Memory rewind power off  
When you press POWER during  
rewinding, the VCR turns off after  
rewinding is completed.  
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.  
STILL/PAUSE 8 on the front panel).  
To resume recording, press the same  
button again.  
• The time counter and remaining tape  
length will not be correct.  
To stop recording  
Press STOP 7.  
Eject cassette  
You can eject the tape simply by  
pressing EJECT 0 even 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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ADVANCED OPERATIONS  
To cancel an OTR  
Press STOP 7 to stop recording before  
the preset recording length is reached.  
SmartPicture  
One Touch Recording (OTR)  
You can make the picture softer or  
sharper or distinct the picture when  
playing back the tape.  
SmartPicture is set to NATURAL when  
you receive the VCR.  
The OTR function lets you quickly  
If you want to cancel the OTR mode but  
specify how long you want a recording  
continue recording, press REC/OTR  
to continue. You do not have to  
programme the timer.  
several times until “OTR” changes to  
“REC” on the TV screen.  
Notes on the indications on the display  
while an OTR operation  
• During recording, the displayed time  
counts down. When “0:00” is reached,  
recording stops and the VCR turns off  
automatically.  
1On TV  
1Select SmartPicture Mode  
1 Turn on the TV.  
2 Select the video channel (or external  
1 Press VCR.  
2 Press SMART-  
video input).  
NATURAL  
PICTURE button.  
• If an OTR is engaged during pause, the  
displayed time counts down normally but  
recording does not begin until you cancel  
the pause.  
The current setting  
will appear on the  
2On VCR  
Insert a cassette with the record tab in  
place.  
screen for about 5 seconds.  
3 While the current setting appears,  
press the SMARTPICTURE button  
repeatedly, the setting changes as  
follows.  
The VCR turns on.  
If a cassette is already in the VCR, turn  
on the VCR.  
Index Search  
You can locate an index marked at the  
beginning of each recording on a tape  
recorded on this VCR (or an indexed  
tape).  
NATURAL:  
Normally select this mode.  
3Select Channel  
Press CH 5 / or Number buttons to  
DISTINCT:  
select the channel to record.  
Select this mode when you want  
the distinct picture. The picture  
detail is emphasized.  
Press INDEX ¢ or INDEX 4  
repeatedly until the appropriate number  
is displayed on the TV screen before  
starting play.  
Rapid forward or reverse search begins.  
When it finds the designated index,  
4Start OTR  
Press REC/OTR twice.  
SOFT:  
Recording starts immediately, and the  
(Record) indicator lights up and  
blinks on the display.  
Select this mode when you want  
the soft picture. The signal noise of  
the picture is softened.  
playback starts automatically.  
• Locate an index number by pressing the  
button repeatedly, indicating how many  
index marks ahead of or behind that  
recording you want is from the tape’s  
current position.  
OTR(0:30)  
This indicates that the  
CH12  
VCR will  
automatically shut off  
SHARP:  
Select this mode when you want  
the sharp picture. The picture  
details are emphasized more.  
after 30 minutes of  
SLP  
recording.  
Notes:  
• Up to ±9th index mark from the current  
position on the tape can be located.  
It is recommended that the SmartPicture is  
set to “SOFT” if playback picture is noisy.  
5Select Recording Length  
Press REC/OTR repeatedly until the  
desired recording length appears.  
Each time you press the button,  
recording length increases in 30-minute  
intervals.  
.....  
=0:30=1:00=1:30 5:30=6:00  
REC (Normal recording)+  
To check time remaining  
during an OTR  
Press EXIT/STATUS.  
To change the recording  
length during an OTR  
Press REC/OTR until the desired  
length appears.  
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ADVANCED OPERATIONS  
(CONTINUED)  
Tracking Adjustments  
Using On-Screen Display  
Special Effect Playbacks  
You can display the VCR operating  
status on the TV screen.  
For the information about what you can  
see on the TV screen, see page 6.  
Are you familiar with tape playback?  
If so, you are ready to enjoy the special  
effect playback features described  
below.  
Auto tracking  
Each time a tape is inserted, auto  
tracking starts working and  
continuously analyses the signal to  
adjust for optimum picture quality  
during playback. So, there is no need  
for you to adjust noise in most tapes  
during playback.  
To skip playback for a certain  
period  
Press SKIP SEARCH during playback  
to search forward for 30 seconds by the  
time counter reading.  
1Select VCR Set Up Mode  
1 Press VCR.  
SELECT  
CHOOSE /OK  
ON  
ON SCREEN MODE  
TIMER REC SPEED MANUAL  
2 Press MENU.  
3 Press PLAY 5 or  
STOP to select  
“VCR SET UP”  
then press 3/OK.  
Manual tracking  
During normal playback:  
If auto tracking cannot eliminate  
noise well during playback, press  
CH 5 or .  
During a slow motion picture:  
Press CH 5 or to minimize noise  
in the slow motion picture.  
During a still picture:  
Press CH 5 or to reduce jitter in  
the still picture.  
Each time you press the button, the  
search time increases as follows:  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
30=60=90=120 sec.  
The VCR automatically resumes  
normal playback after searching for the  
specified period.  
The VCR Set Up menu appears.  
2Select On-Screen Mode  
1 Press PLAY 5 or STOP to select  
“ON SCREEN MODE.”  
2 Press 3/OK.  
To view a still picture  
Press STILL/SLOW  
briefly (or  
Each time you press the button, the  
setting changes.  
STILL/PAUSE 8 on the front panel)  
during playback.  
Playback is freezed and a still picture  
appears.  
ON:  
When you press a tape running  
button (Stop, Play, etc.), the VCR  
status appears for 5 seconds.  
COUNTER:  
Press the STILL/SLOW  
button  
repeatedly to advance the still picture  
frame by frame.  
When you press a tape running  
button, the VCR operating status  
appears for 5 seconds.  
After 5 seconds, the VCR status  
disappears except the time counter.  
OFF:  
The VCR operating status does not  
appear even if you press a tape  
running button.  
To view a slow motion picture  
To cancel manual tracking, stop the  
tape, eject the tape, then re-insert it.  
Press STILL/SLOW  
(or STILL/  
PAUSE 8 on the front panel) for more  
than 2 seconds during playback.  
Child Lock  
To decrease the slow motion speed  
(and reverse the slow motion  
playback), press STILL/SLOW –.  
You can prevent the VCR operations.  
To use Child Lock  
When the VCR is turned on, press and  
hold POWER on the remote control  
for more than 7 seconds to turn off the  
VCR.  
To increase the slow motion speed  
(and forward the slow motion  
playback), press STILL/SLOW +.  
3Finish Setting  
Press EXIT/STATUS.  
To resume playback, press PLAY 3.  
To display the VCR status on the TV  
screen manually, press EXIT/  
STATUS. The VCR status appears for  
The “—” appears on the display.  
While “—” is on the display, you  
cannot turn on the VCR by pressing  
POWER on the VCR.  
Notes:  
• No sound is present during special effect  
playbacks.  
• If you keep viewing slow motion and still  
pictures for more than 5 minutes, the VCR  
automatically stops to protect the tape  
and video heads.  
about 5 seconds.  
• If “ON SCREEN MODE” is set to  
“OFF,” no VCR status appears though  
you press EXIT/STATUS.  
To cancel Child Lock  
Press and hold POWER on the remote  
control for more than 7 seconds to turn  
on the VCR.  
• During special effect playbacks, some  
noise bars will appear on the TV screen.  
The “—” disappears on the display.  
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G-Code Set Up  
Timer Recording Using G-Code  
2Set Guide Channels  
GUIDE CHANNEL SET UP  
1 Press PLAY 5 or  
STOP to select  
“GUIDE CHANN-  
EL SET UP” then  
press 3/OK.  
This section is for VR499/75 only.  
This section is for VR499/75 only.  
GUIDE CH  
USER CH  
255  
01  
02  
--  
--  
--  
03  
04  
SELECT  
CH. NO. THEN PUSH /OK.  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
--  
You can simplify the programming  
method of timer recording by using G-  
Code. Whenever you want to record a  
TV program, all you need to do is to  
find out the programme’s G-Code  
number.  
You can easily find out this number by  
checking the TV programme list of  
your local newspaper or TV guide  
magazine.  
By entering the G-Code number for a  
particular TV programme, you can  
easily programme a timer recording.  
--  
OR ENTER GUIDE  
2 While the GUIDE CH number is  
flashing, press PLAY 5 or STOP ∞  
button repeatedly or press number  
buttons to select guide channel  
number (GUIDE CH), then press  
1Select G-Code Mode  
G-CODE / SHOWVIEW PROG.  
Press TIMER.  
Press PLAY 5 or  
CODE  
STOP to select  
3/OK.  
“G-CODE/SHOW-  
VIEW” then press  
• For example, for guide channel number 9,  
press 0, 9.  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
Simply entering the programme’s  
G-Code using the remote control will  
make the VCR record the programme.  
3/OK.  
Always enter “0” before any single number  
entries.  
The G-Code entry menu appears on the  
TV screen.  
3 While the space for the USER CH is  
flashing, press PLAY 5 or STOP ∞  
button repeatedly or press number  
buttons to enter local channel  
number (USER CH), then press  
Before using G-Code for the first time,  
you need to set the guide channel  
number for each local channel number.  
The local channel (user channel*)  
number is the number you select on  
the VCR to record a programme, while  
the guide channel number is the one  
assigned to that local channel and you  
can also find it in the TV programme  
list of your local newspaper or TV  
guide magazine.  
2Enter G-Code  
Press Number  
buttons to enter the  
G-CODE / SHOWVIEW PROG.  
CODE 135  
3/OK.  
G-Code number  
• For example, for local channel number 9,  
press 0, then 9.  
TO SET PUSH 3/OK  
assigned to the TV  
programme you want  
TO CORRECT PUSH CLEAR  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
Always enter “0” for single digits.  
to record, then press 3/OK.  
• If “ERROR-RE-ENTER CODE”  
appears on the TV, you have entered  
an incorrect G-Code number. If this  
happens, press CLEAR to erase the  
number, then enter the correct  
number.  
• If you have not yet set the user  
channel, the “GUIDE CHANNEL  
SET UP” screen will appear. Press  
PLAY 5 or STOP button  
repeatedly or number buttons to  
enter the USER CH number which  
the broadcast for the G-Code number  
is received on the VCR, then press  
3/OK.  
4 Repeat the above procedures until  
you set the guide channel for all the  
receivable local channels.  
3Finish Setting  
Make sure...  
Press EXIT/STATUS.  
You can use the tables below to note  
your user channel numbers and their  
guide channel numbers.  
To correct a user channel number  
and/or a guide channel number,  
repeat the same procedures explained  
above. This time, enter the correct user  
channel number and/or the correct  
guide channel number.  
1Select VCR Set Up Mode  
1 Press MENU.  
SELECT  
CHOOSE /OK  
SET CLOCK  
GUIDE CHANNEL SET UP  
2 Press PLAY 5 or  
STOP to select  
INITIAL SET UP”  
then press 3/OK.  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
User Channel  
No.  
User Channel G-Code Guide  
No. Channel No.  
Local TV Station’s  
Name  
Local TV Station’s  
Name  
G-Code Guide  
Channel No.  
09  
Example: Nine  
09  
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ADVANCED OPERATIONS  
(CONTINUED)  
After a timer recording has taken  
place  
Press POWER to turn on the VCR.  
You can operate your VCR normally.  
3Select Channel  
3Select Tape Speed  
Press CH 5 or ∞  
ONE TIME PROGRAM  
Press SPEED.  
• Each time you press the button, the tape  
PROGRAM  
CHANNEL+/–  
START +/–  
STOP +/–  
1
to enter the TV  
12  
– –:– – AM  
– –:– – AM  
channel.  
speed alternates between “SP”, “LP”, and  
“SLP”.  
SP, LP : For PAL signal.  
SP, SLP : For NTSC signal.  
REC SPEED SP  
To stop a started timer recording  
Press POWER.  
Recording stops and the VCR turns off.  
If it is a Daily or Weekly Recording,  
future recordings will be carried out as  
programmed.  
DATE +/–  
– –/– –/– –  
• Holding down CH  
5 or rapidly scans  
through the channels.  
SET DAILY=8 OR WEEKLY=9  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
• To record from external line input, press  
CH 5 or until “A/V REAR” or “A/V  
FRONT” appears on the TV screen on the  
TV screen.  
(For VR499/75 only)  
4Confirm Programme  
To check or erase the programmes  
Press EXIT/STATUS.  
See page 17.  
ONE TIME PROGRAM  
4Select Start Time  
“PROGRAM WAS  
PROGRAM  
1
CHANNEL+/– 12  
COMPLETED”  
appears on the TV  
screen. After 5  
START +/–  
STOP +/–  
08 : 00 PM  
10 : 00 PM  
Press START +  
or (Number button  
1 or 4).  
• Each time you press  
the button, the set  
time changes by 1-  
minute intervals. If  
ONE TIME PROGRAM  
PROGRAM  
CHANNEL+/–  
START +/–  
STOP +/–  
1
REC SPEED LP  
Timer Recording  
12  
DATE +/–  
14/07/99  
WEDNESDAY  
08 : 00 PM  
– –:– – AM  
SET DAILY=8 OR WEEKLY=9  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
REC SPEED SP  
DATE +/–  
– –/– –/– –  
seconds, the above  
To record while you’re away, follow step  
1 — 9 below. For each programme you  
set, the VCR will turn on, start recording,  
and turn off automatically. You can store  
up to 8 programmes.  
SET DAILY=8 OR WEEKLY=9  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
message disappears, and the normal TV  
picture resumes. The (timer)  
indicator lights up on the display.  
• If “PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED”  
appears, try again from step 1.  
• If “PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED/  
CLASH” appears, the timer recording  
you just programmed overlaps another  
timer recording. The timer recording you  
just programmed will not take place. The  
timer recording menu will reappear. To  
you hold the button, the set time changes  
by 30-minute intervals.  
Make sure....  
• The clock is set to the correct time  
before setting timer recording.  
• A cassette is inserted in the VCR and  
the record tab of the cassette must  
not be removed.  
• The remote control operation mode  
is set correctly for operating your  
target component.  
5Select Stop Time  
Press STOP + or –  
(Number button  
2 or 5).  
• Each time you press  
the button, the set  
time changes by 1-  
minute intervals. If  
ONE TIME PROGRAM  
PROGRAM  
1
CHANNEL+/– 12  
START +/–  
08 : 00 PM  
10 : 00 PM  
STOP +/–  
REC SPEED SP  
DATE +/–  
– –/– –/– –  
SET DAILY=8 OR WEEKLY=9  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
cancel a  
17).  
(Timer) recording (see page  
you hold the button, the set time changes  
by 30-minute intervals.  
– Press VCR to operate the VCR.  
– Press TV to operate the TV.  
If you want to store other  
programmes, repeat steps 1 to 4.  
FOR EACH STEP BELOW, YOU  
NEED TO FINISH WITHIN 60  
SECONDS; OTHERWISE,  
PROGRAMMING WILL HAVE TO  
BE RESTARTED FROM STEP 1.  
6Select Tape Speed  
5Finish Settings  
Press SPEED.  
ONE TIME PROGRAM  
PROGRAM  
1
Press POWER to turn off the VCR.  
The VCR must be turned off for a timer  
recording to take place. If you forget to  
turn off the VCR, “PLEASE TURN  
OFF VCR FOR TIMER  
• Each time you press  
the button, the tape  
speed alternates bet-  
ween “SP”, “LP” and  
“SLP.”  
CHANNEL+/– 12  
START +/–  
08 : 00 PM  
10 : 00 PM  
STOP +/–  
REC SPEED LP  
DATE +/–  
– –/– –/– –  
SET DAILY=8 OR WEEKLY=9  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
1Select Timer Mode  
SP, LP : For PAL signal  
SP, SLP : For NTSC signal  
(For VR499/75 only)  
RECORDING” flashes on your TV  
screen two minutes before a timer  
recording starts. To remove the  
1 Press VCR.  
2 Press TIMER. The Timer Recording  
menu appears.  
message, press the CLEAR button.  
7Select Start Date  
2Select Programme mode  
Press DATE + or –  
(Number button  
3 or 6).  
• The year and day of  
the week are  
If you want to record the same  
programme daily, press DAILY  
(Number button 8) at step 3. (Press the  
button again to cancel).  
The VCR will record a TV programme  
every day (Monday through Friday) at  
the same time and length (Daily  
Recording).  
ONE TIME PROGRAM  
PROGRAM  
1
12  
ONE TIME PROGRAM  
1 Press PLAY 5 or  
CHANNEL+/–  
START +/–  
STOP +/–  
REC SPEED LP  
DATE +/– 14/07/99  
WEDNESDAY  
SET DAILY=8 OR WEEKLY=9  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
PROGRAM  
1
08 : 00 PM  
10 : 00 PM  
CHANNEL+/– – –  
STOP to select  
“QUICK PRO-  
GRAMMING”  
then press 3/OK.  
START +/–  
STOP +/–  
– –:– – AM  
– –:– – AM  
REC SPEED SP  
DATE +/–  
– –/– –/– –  
SET DAILY=8 OR WEEKLY=9  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
displayed  
automatically.  
The Quick Programming menu  
appears.  
If you have already set 8  
programmes, “ALL PROGRAMS IN  
USE” appears and goes back to the  
Timer Recording menu. If this  
happens, delete unwanted programmes.  
(P.17)  
If you want to record the same  
programme weekly, press WEEKLY  
(Number button 9) at step 3. (Press the  
button again to cancel).  
The VCR will record a TV programme  
once a week at the same day, time and  
length (Weekly Recording).  
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6 If you want to change the  
programme setting shown on the  
TV screen, press the following  
buttons:  
CH 5/: Changes the channels.  
START +/– : Changes the start time.  
STOP +/– : Changes the stop time.  
Useful function for Timer  
8Confirm Programme  
Recording: Auto Tape Speed  
With this function activated, the VCR  
can change the tape speed and record  
the programme in LP or SLP mode  
unless enough tape remains for  
recording in SP mode.  
Press EXIT/STATUS.  
“PROGRAM WAS COMPLETED”  
appears on the TV screen.  
After 5 seconds, the above message  
disappears, and the normal TV picture  
resumes. The (Timer) indicator  
lights up on the display.  
If “PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED”  
appears, try again from step 1.  
If “PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED  
CLASH” appears, the timer recording  
you just programmed overlaps another  
timer recording. The timer recording you  
just programmed will not take place. The  
timer recording menu will reappear. To  
cancel a timer recording. (see right)  
SPEED  
: Changes the tape speed.  
1 Press VCR.  
2 Press MENU.  
DATE +/– : Changes the date.  
If you want to erase the  
programme setting shown on the  
TV screen, press CLEAR. The  
detailed information of the next  
programme appears.  
7 Press EXIT/STATUS to exit from  
the menu operations.  
3 Press PLAY 5 or STOP to select  
“VCR SET UP” then press 3/OK.  
4 Press PLAY 5 or STOP to select  
“TIMER REC SPEED.”  
5 Press 3/OK.  
Each time you press the button, the  
setting changes.  
Note:  
AUTO:  
This function does not work for OTR  
(One Touch Recording).  
If you want to store other  
programmes, repeat steps 1 to 8.  
Select this to allow the VCR to  
change the tape speed from SP to  
LP or SLP when there is not  
enough tape length remaining.  
MANUAL:  
Select this to not allow the VCR to  
change the tape speed.  
How to see the programme list  
9Finish Settings  
2
4
Press POWER to turn off the VCR.  
The VCR must be turned off for a timer  
recording to take place. If you forget to  
turn off the VCR, “PLEASE TURN  
OFF VCR FOR TIMER  
1
3
5
PR CH START STOP DATE  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
06 08:00P 10:00 W15/06  
01 10:00A 10:45  
MON  
05 03:00P 03:15 D15/10  
04 11:30P 12:00 DAILY  
6 Press EXIT/STATUS to exit from  
the menu operations.  
RECORDING” flashes on your TV  
screen two minutes before a timer  
recording starts. To remove the  
NEXT=  
END=EXIT  
Programme numbers  
Preset channel numbers  
Start time  
To check, edit or erase the  
programmes  
1 Turn on the VCR and TV.  
message, press the CLEAR button.  
“A” stands for “AM” and “P”  
stands for “PM”  
Stop time  
PR CH START STOP DATE  
2 Press VCR.  
If you want to record the same  
programme daily, press DAILY  
(Number button 8) during step 3  
through 7. (Press the button again to  
cancel).  
The VCR will record a TV programme  
every day (Monday through Friday) at  
the same time and length (Daily  
Recording).  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
06 08:00P 10:00 W15/06  
01 10:00A 10:45  
MON  
3 Press TIMER.  
4 Press PLAY 5  
or STOP to  
select “PROG-  
05 03:00P 03:15 D15/10  
04 11:30P 12:00 DAILY  
Start date  
“D” stands for “DAILY,” and “W”  
stands for “WEEKLY.”  
• If the programme has worked  
once for the Daily recording,  
“DAILY” will be shown instead  
of the start date.  
• If the programme has worked  
once for the Weekly recording,  
the day of the week (in this  
example, “MON”) will be shown  
instead of the start date.  
NEXT=  
END=EXIT  
RAM REVIEW” then press 3/OK.  
The list of the timer recording  
programmes appears.  
5 Press 3/OK repeatedly to view the  
ONE TIME PROGRAM  
more detailed  
programme infor-  
mation.  
• When you press  
the button for the  
PROGRAM  
1
CHANNEL+/– 12  
If you want to record the same  
programme weekly, press WEEKLY  
(Number button 9) during step 3  
through 7. (Press the button again to  
cancel).  
The VCR will record a TV programme  
once a week at the same day, time and  
length (Weekly Recording).  
START +/–  
STOP +/–  
08 : 00 PM  
10 : 00 PM  
REC SPEED LP  
DATE +/–  
14/07/99  
WEDNESDAY  
TO ERASE PROGRAM=CLEAR  
NEXT= PREV= END=EXIT  
first time, the detailed programme  
information for Programme 1 appears.  
By pressing this button repeatedly, you  
can review the detailed information of  
all other programmes.  
After a timer recording has  
taken place  
Press POWER to turn on the VCR.  
You can operate your VCR normally.  
To stop a started timer recording  
Press POWER.  
Recording stops and the VCR turns off.  
If it is a Daily or Weekly Recording,  
future recordings will be carried out as  
programmed.  
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ADVANCED OPERATIONS  
(CONTINUED)  
Tape Duplication  
1 Connect the recording VCR (this VCR) and the playing  
VCR.  
2 Connect the recording VCR (this VCR) to the TV.  
Connection  
Diagram  
Playing VCR  
Recording VCR (this VCR)  
TV  
ANT.IN  
ANT.IN  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
OUT  
To RF OUT  
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
RF OUT  
RF OUT  
From Audio output to AUDIO IN  
From Video output to VIDEO IN  
Dubbing from any VHS VCR (or video  
camera) to another is simple.  
Explanations on this page uses this  
VCR as the recording VCR.  
Refer also to the manual supplied with  
the other VCR (for playback).  
1At VCRs  
4
Select Tape Speed  
Insert a source tape in the playing VCR  
Press SPEED, pointing the remote  
control at this VCR, until the desired  
tape speed (SP, LP, SLP) appears on the  
display.  
and a blank tape in the recording VCR.  
• If a tape without the record tab is inserted  
in the playing VCR, playback automati-  
cally starts. In this case, press the STOP  
button.  
SP, LP : For PAL signal.  
SP, SLP : For NTSC signal.  
(For VR499/75 only)  
You can also use the AUDIO/VIDEO  
input jacks on the front panel to  
connect another VCR or video  
camera.  
2At TV  
5Play Back Tape  
Turn the channel on the TV to your  
video channel.  
Press the PLAY 3 button on the  
playing VCR.  
3Select Line Input  
6Record (Copy) Tape  
Press CH 5 or , pointing the remote  
control at this VCR, to select the  
external line input.  
Press REC/OTR on the recording  
VCR.  
• For rear jacks, select “L-1” on the  
display.  
• For front jacks, select “L-F” on the  
display.  
Remember: Press the buttons in steps 5  
and 6 simultaneously to avoid missing  
any of the recording.  
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OPERATING OTHER MANUFACTURERS’ TV  
This section is for VR499/75 only.  
TV Manufacturers’ Codes  
PHILIPS  
01, 02, 03  
You can use this remote control to  
operate your TV, not only PHILIPS TV  
but also other manufacturersTVs  
listed below.  
You first need to set the manufacturer’s  
code.  
EMERSON  
GOLDSTAR  
GRUNDIG  
HITACHI  
JVC  
14  
04  
24, 25  
12  
05  
Note:  
MITSUBISHI  
PANASONIC  
RCA  
13, 26  
Though this remote control can operate most  
of the PHILIPS TVs as well as many other  
manufacturers’, some of the TVs will not  
operate or some functions available on the  
TVs will not work with this remote control.  
07, 17, 19, 20  
10  
SAMSUNG  
SANYO  
18  
11  
1Set Code  
SHARP  
16  
1 Press and hold TV.  
SONY  
09  
2 Press two Number buttons for the  
manufacturer’s code number of your  
TV, referring to the table to the right.  
• For example, for 02, press 0 then 2.  
3 Press STOP 7, then release TV.  
• The remote control can now operate  
the TV of the selected code.  
THOMSON  
TOSHIBA  
ZENITH  
21, 22, 23  
08  
06, 15  
2Confirm Setting  
Press POWER, pointing the remote  
control at the TV.  
If the TV turns on or off, your setting is  
completed.  
If not, repeat steps above, using another  
code.  
After replacing the batteries  
You need to reset the manufacturers code  
again.  
Note:  
The buttons you can use to operate  
your TV are explained on pages 4 – 5.  
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BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE  
Check the following points once again if you are having some difficulties with your VCR.  
IMPORTANT  
Periodic maintenance is required in order to maintain the VCR’s continuous excellent performance. After a period of time  
the video heads will require replacement. If cleaning or replacement of the video heads is required, this service should be  
performed at an authorized video system service center.  
Power  
Correction  
No power.  
• Make sure the AC power cord is correctly connected to an  
AC outlet.  
• Make sure the VCR is turned on.  
Recording & Playback  
Correction  
TV programme cannot be recorded.  
• Check the connections between the VCR, the antenna,  
and the TV.  
• Make sure that the record tab on the back of the cassette  
is not removed. (P.12)  
Timer recording cannot be performed.  
• Set the timer on-time and timer off-time correctly.  
• Make sure that the VCR is turned off after timer  
recording is programmed. (P.16, P.17)  
• Timer recording may not be performed or stopped if a  
power interruption occurs before or during timer record-  
ing. If the power resumes within one minute, timer  
recording will also resume.  
There is no playback picture, or the playback picture is  
noisy or contains streaks.  
• Select your video channel correctly.  
• Adjust the tracking slowly in either direction. (P.14)  
During a still or slow motion picture, the picture  
may contain some vertical jitter when using  
a TV which has an automatic vertical hold control.  
• Adjust the vertical hold control manually on the TV, if  
available.  
If the top of your playback picture waves  
back and forth excessively.  
• Because the VCR playback signal is not as stable as an  
off-the-air TV signal, the top of your TV screen may be  
bent or unstable during playback. To solve this problem,  
slowly turn the horizontal hold control on your TV to  
correct the wavy picture. If your TV does not have the  
horizontal hold control or adjusting the control does not  
help, contact your local TV service center.  
Remote Control  
Correction  
The remote control cannot work.  
• Aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on  
the VCR.  
• Avoid all obstacles which may interfere with the signal  
path.  
• Inspect or replace the batteries. (P.5)  
• Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly. (P.5)  
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Correction  
Miscellaneous  
A cassette cannot be inserted.  
• Insert the cassette with the window side up and the record  
tab facing you.  
• Check that a cassette tape is not already inserted. Press  
EJECT 0.  
The cassette does not eject.  
• Make sure the AC power cord is correctly connected to  
an AC outlet.  
• If the  
(Timer) indicator is lit on the display, press  
POWER to cancel timer recording, then press EJECT  
0.  
The cassette ejects when you press REC/OTR , or when • Make sure the record tab on the back of the cassette is not  
you press POWER to set timer recording.  
removed. (P.12)  
SPECIFICATIONS  
General  
Mains voltage  
AC 110V – 240V  
Mains frequency  
50/60Hz  
Power consumption  
Approx. 18 watts  
Ambient temperature  
+5°C to +40°C  
Relative humidity  
10% to 80%  
Dimensions  
Approx. 360(W) x 94(H) x 281(D) mm  
Mass  
Approx. 3.4kg  
Position for use  
Horizontal  
Video output channel  
Possible number of TV channel  
Number of pre-programmable memory blocks  
Number of days in advance  
UHF 36 (adjustable between 28 — 60)  
99  
8
365 or every day, or every week  
Tuner  
Aerial input  
VHF L:  
B/G, D/K, I, K1  
42 — 175 MHz  
175 — 470 MHz  
470 — 870 MHz  
VHF H:  
UHF:  
Video  
Input (VIDEO IN)  
Output (VIDEO OUT)  
Resolution  
0.5 to 2.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms  
1.0±0.2 Vp-p, 75 ohms  
Better than 230 lines  
Better than 43 dB  
Signal/noise ratio  
Audio  
Input (AUDIO IN)  
Output (AUDIO OUT)  
–8 dBs, 50k ohms (0dBs=0.775 Vrms)  
–8 dBs, 1k ohms (0dBs=0.775 Vrms)  
Accessories supplied  
Remote control unit  
RF coaxial cable  
Batteries – R6(SUM-3)/AA (only for checking operations)  
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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