Philips VR388-55 - Manual

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Safety Precautions
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.
• The rating plate is on the rear of the unit.
Table of Contents
Description of Controls ......................................................................................... 3
Front Panel ........................................ 3
Remote Control (For VR588/55) ...... 4
Remote Control (For VR388/55) ...... 6
Rear Panel ......................................... 7
Display Window ................................ 8
On-Screen Display ............................ 8
Getting Connected Up ........................................................................................... 9
VCR to TV Connection .................... 9
VCR to AV TV Connection Using
SCART Cable .................................... 9
Setting Up ............................................................................................................. 10
Setting the Video Channel ............... 10
Menu Operations ............................. 11
Initial Setup ..................................... 11
Manual Channel Setting .................. 13
Selecting Colour Mode ................... 13
Basic Operations .................................................................................................. 14
Playback .......................................... 14
Recording ........................................ 14
One Touch Recording (OTR) .......... 15
Index Search .................................... 15
Automatic Operations ..................... 15
Advanced Operations .......................................................................................... 16
Using On-Screen Display ............... 16
Picture Control ................................ 16
Special Effect Playbacks ................. 16
Tracking Adjustments ..................... 17
Timer Recording ............................. 17
Tape Duplication ............................. 19
Before Requesting Service .................................................................................. 20
Specifications ........................................................................................................ 21
WARNING
Any unauthorized changes or
modifications to this equipment void
the user’s authority to operate it.
Introduction
Congratulations on purchasing your
new VCR.
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.
Positioning
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.
PAL NTSC
IMPORTANT
Audio-Visual material may consist
of copyrighted works which must
not be recorded without the
authority of the owner of the
copyright.
Please refer to relevant laws in your
country.
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