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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. The rating plate is on the rear of the unit. Introduction Table of Contents Description of Controls ......................................................................................... 3 Front Panel .................................................................................................. 3 Remote Control (For VR888/55) ................................................................ 4 Remote Control (For VR788/55) ................................................................ 6 Rear Panel ................................................................................................... 8 Display Window .......................................................................................... 9 On-Screen Display ...................................................................................... 9 Getting Connected Up ......................................................................................... 10 VCR to TV Connection (For VR888/55) .................................................. 10 VCR to AV TV Connection (For VR888/55) ............................................ 10 VCR to TV Connection (For VR788/55) ................................................... 11 VCR to AV TV Connection USING SCART CABLE (For VR788/55) .... 11 Setting Up ............................................................................................................. 12 Setting the Video Channel ........................................................................ 12 Menu Operations ....................................................................................... 13 Initial Setup ............................................................................................... 13 Manual Channel Setting ............................................................................ 15 Selecting Colour Mode ............................................................................. 15 Basic Operations .................................................................................................. 16 Playback .................................................................................................... 16 Recording .................................................................................................. 16 One Touch Recording (OTR) .................................................................... 17 Index Search ............................................................................................. 17 Automatic Operations ............................................................................... 17 Advanced Operations .......................................................................................... 18 Selecting Monitor Sound .......................................................................... 18 Using On-Screen Display ......................................................................... 18 Picture Control .......................................................................................... 18 Special Effect Playbacks ........................................................................... 18 Tracking Adjustments ............................................................................... 19 SHOWVIEW Set up (For VR888/55) ...................................................... 19 Timer Recording Using SHOWVIEW (For VR888/55 Only) .................. 20 Timer Recording ....................................................................................... 20 Tape Duplication (For VR888/55) ............................................................ 22 Tape Duplication (For VR788/55) ............................................................ 23 Operating Other Manufacturers’ TV (For VR888/55 Only) ........................... 24 Before Requesting Service .................................................................................. 25 Specifications ........................................................................................................ 26 2 NTSC 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 mistakes. 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. 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. / G-CODE With this VCR, the G-Code system is identified as “ShowView”. ShowView is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation. The ShowView system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation. G-Code is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation. The G-Code system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation. —2— VR788/888-55 NEW PAL 6/3/99, 11:49 PM DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS Front Panel 6 STOP/EJECT 7 / 0 button VR888/55 1 2 3 4 5 6 Stops the tape when the tape is running. (✈P.16) Press again to eject the cassette when the tape is not running. (✈P.16) 7 7 PLAY 3 button Starts normal playback. (✈P.16) REW 8 AUDIO/VIDEO input jacks FF For connecting another VCR or a portable video camera. (✈P.22, P.23) PLAY POWER / G-CODE STOP/EJECT STILL/PAUSE /OK REC/OTR MENU/EXIT CHANNEL 9 COLOUR MODE button +8 VIDEO L AUDIO R 4 COLOUR MODE SP SLP 0 PAL Selects the colour mode both for playback and recording. (✈P.15) NTSC 6 -15dB 1 NORM 2 VCR 10 Display window 9 8 10 11 12 13 See page 9. 16 11 IR (infrared) remote sensor Receives the signal from the (IR) remote control. VR788/55 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 12 MENU/EXIT button Display the main menu. Press again to exit from the menu operations. (✈P.13) 13 CHANNEL ∞ /5 buttons • Changes the channels on the VCR. Release at a desired channel. • Moves the cursor up and down when using the menus. (✈P.13) • Adjusts the tracking during playback, still picture, and slow motion picture. (✈P.19) PLAY POWER STOP/EJECT STILL/PAUSE REW /OK REC/OTR MENU/EXIT CHANNEL FF +8 VIDEO L AUDIO R 4 COLOUR MODE SP SLP 0 PAL NTSC 6 -15dB 1 NORM 2 VCR 14 REW (Rewind) 1 button 8 9 10 1 POWER button 11 12 13 14 ONLY FOR VR788/55: • Rewinds the tape when the tape is not running. (✈P.16) • Starts reverse rapid visual search during playback. (✈P.16) 15 3 Cassette Compartment • Turns the VCR on or off. • Sets the VCR for an unattended recording (timer recording) after timer settings are completed. (✈P.20, P.21) 2 STILL/PAUSE 8 button Stops the tape during recording (pause) or playback (still picture). (✈P.16, P.19) 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. 15 FF (Fast forward) ¡ button Where a video cassette is inserted. ONLY FOR VR788/55: • Fast forwards the tape when the tape is not running. (✈P.16) • Starts forward rapid visual search during playback. (✈P.16) 4 3/OK button Changes the selection when using the menus. (✈P.13) 5 REC (record)/OTR ¶ button • Starts recording when pressed once. (✈P.16) • Starts a recording for 30 minutes to 9 hours long when pressed for more than once. The shut-off time increases in 30 minute intervals. (✈P.17) 16 Shuttle Ring ONLY FOR VR888/55: • Rewinds or fast forwards the tape when the tape is not running. (✈P.16) • Starts reverse or forward rapid visual search during playback or still picture mode. (✈P.16) —3— VR788/888-55 NEW 3 6/3/99, 11:49 PM DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS (CONTINUED) Remote Control (For VR888/55 ONLY) 8 STOP 7 / ∞ button 1 CBL/DBS button 1 2 3 14 CBL / DBS TV VCR VCR/TV POWER EJECT QUICK PROGRAMMING 1 + START 4 4 5 6 7 15 16 2 + 3 STOP - 5 DATE - DAILY WEEKLY 7 8 9 0 CLEAR SPEED 17 6 DBS 18 19 20 STILL/SLOW REW + PLAY FF 21 22 OK 8 STOP VOL MENU CH EXIT/STATUS 9 10 11 23 TIMER SKIP INDEX 24 25 26 27 AUDIO/MUTE SEARCH JOG/SHTL REC /OTR 12 REV FWD Does not function for this model. • Stops the tape. (✈P.16) • Moves down the cursor when using the menus. (✈P.13) 2 POWER button Before using this button, press VCR or TV to select your target component. • After pressing VCR: – Turns the VCR on or off. – Sets the VCR for an unattended recording (timer recording) after timer settings are completed. (✈P.20, P.21) • After pressing TV, turns the TV on or off. 3 VCR/TV button Does not function for this model. 4 SPEED button Selects the tape speed for recording SP, LP or SLP. During playback, the tape speed is automatically selected (SP, LP or SLP). (✈P.16, P.20, P.21,P.22) SP, LP : For PAL signal SP, SLP : For NTSC signal 5 STILL/SLOW – button 28 13 During a slow motion picture, adjust the playback speed in the reverse direction. (✈P.19) 6 PLAY 3 / 5 button Using this remote control to operate TV You can use this remote control to operate PHILIPS TV and other manufacturers’ TV, see page 24. Before using this button, press VCR or TV to select your target component. • After pressing VCR: – Starts normal playback. (✈P.16) – Moves up the cursor when using the menus. (✈P.13) • For some PHILIPS TVs: After pressing TV, operates the TV’s menus. 7 1 (Rewind) / 2 button Before using this button, press VCR or TV to select your target component. • After pressing VCR: – Rewinds the tape. Also, during playback, starts rapid reverse visual search. (✈P.16) – Goes back to the previous menu screen when using the menus. (✈P.13) • For some PHILIPS TVs: After pressing TV, operates the TV’s menus. 9 VOL (volume) 5 / ∞ buttons Changes the TV volume. Release at desired volume. 10 EXIT/STATUS button Before using this button, press VCR or TV to select your target component. • After pressing VCR: – Displays the time counter, present time, channel number, and remaining tape length. (✈P.18) – Exits from menu operations when using the menus. (✈P.13) • After pressing TV: For some PHILIPS TVs: – Displays the TV’s on-screen information. – Exits from TV’s menu operations when using the TV’s menus. For other manufacturers’ TVs: Functions as the ENTER button if your TV requires pressing ENTER after selecting a channel number. 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 increase in 30second intervals up to 2 minutes. (✈P.18) 12 JOG/SHTL (Shuttle) button and lamp Activates the jog dial and shuttle ring on the remote control when the lamp (the button itself) is lit. (✈P.19) 13 Shuttle ring Starts reverse or forward rapid visual search during playback or still picture mode. (✈P.16, P.19) 14 TV button Makes the remote control ready for operating the TV. 15 VCR button Makes the remote control ready for operating the VCR. —4— VR788/888-55 NEW 4 6/3/99, 11:49 PM 16 EJECT 0 button 23 CH (channel) 5 / ∞ button 17 Number buttons (0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9) Before using these buttons, press VCR or TV to select your target component. • Press to select a channel on the VCR or TV. To select channels 1 to 9, press 0 then the channel you want. For example, for channel 4, press 0 then 4. • Also used to programme the Timer Recordings. (✈P.20, P.21) 18 CLEAR button Erases unwanted timer programmes. (✈P.20, P.21) 19 STILL/SLOW button 28 Jog dial Before using this button, press VCR or TV. • 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. Ejects the cassette. (✈P.16) Advances or reverses the picture frame by frame in the still picture mode. (✈P.19) 24 TIMER button Display the Timer Recording menu. (✈P.20, P.21) 25 AUDIO/MUTE button Selects sound output mode. (✈P.18) Turns off the TV sound. 26 INDEX 4 / ¢ buttons Locates an index marked at the beginning of every recording. (✈P.17) 27 REC (record)/OTR button Stops the tape during recording (pause) or playback (still picture) temporarily. (✈P.16, P.19) 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. • Start recording when pressed once. (✈P.16) • Starts a recording for 30 minutes to 9 hours long. When pressed more than once, the shut-off time increases in 30-minute intervals. (✈P.17) Note: The following buttons will light for 10 seconds when you press one of them. • PLAY 3 • STOP7 • ¡ (Fast forward) • 1 (Rewind) • VOL (ume) 5/∞ • CH (annel) 5/∞ 20 STILL/SLOW + button During a slow motion picture, adjust the playback speed in the forward direction. (✈P.19) To insert the batteries: 1 Remove the battery compartment lid from the bottom of the remote control. 2 Install two AA batteries — R6(SUM-3)/AA — matching polarity indicated inside the battery compartment. 21 ¡ (Fast forward) / 3/OK button Before using this button, press VCR or TV to select your target component. • After pressing VCR: – Fast forward the tape. Also during playback, starts rapid forward visual search. (✈P.16) – Selects the items on the menus or goes to the next menu screen when using the menus. (✈P.13) • For some PHILIPS TVs: After pressing TV, operates the TV’s menus. 22 MENU button Before using this button, press VCR or TV to select your target component. • After pressing VCR, calls up the main menu. (✈P.13) • For some PHILIPS TVs: After pressing TV, calls up the TV’s main menu. 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.) —5— VR788/888-55 NEW 5 6/3/99, 11:49 PM DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS (CONTINUED) Remote Control (For VR788/55) 1 CBL/DBS button 9 EXIT/STATUS button Does not function for this model. 12 1 2 3 4 CBL / DBS VCR TV 13 VCR/TV POWER EJECT 14 VOL CH SKIP SEARCH STILL/SLOW 5 6 15 16 /OK PLAY 17 18 19 20 7 STOP 8 9 SLOW/BACK SLOW/ FORWARD - + EXIT/STATUS MENU TIMER 21 QUICK PROGRAMMING 1 + START 4 10 REC + 2 STOP - 5 3 DATE - DAILY WEEKLY 7 8 9 SPEED 0 CLEAR /OTR INDEX 22 6 DBS 23 2 POWER button Before using this button, press VCR or TV to select your target component. • After pressing VCR: – Turns the VCR on or off. – Sets the VCR for an unattended recording (timer recording) after timer settings are completed. (✈P.20, P.21) (For some Philips TV only:) • After pressing TV, turns the TV on or off. 3 VCR/TV button 24 25 Using this remote control to operate other components You can use this remote control to operate most of the PHILIPS TVs. Selects the tape speed for recording SP, LP, or SLP. During playback, the tape speed is automatically selected (SP, LP or SLP). (✈P.16, P.20, P.21) SP, LP : For PAL signal SP, SLP : For NTSC signal • Start recording when pressed once. (✈P.16) • Starts a recording for 30 minutes to 9 hours long. When pressed more than once, the shut-off time increases in 30-minute intervals. (✈P.17) 4 SKIP SEARCH button Skips playback for 30 seconds by time counter reading. When pressed more than once up to 4 times, the search time increase in 30second intervals up to 2 minutes. (✈P.18) 12 TV button Makes the remote control ready for operating the TV. 5 VOL (volume) 5 / ∞ buttons For some Philips TV only: Changes the TV volume. Release at desired volume. 6 STILL/SLOW 10 SPEED button 11 REC (record)/OTR button Does not function for this model. AUDIO/MUTE 11 Before using this button, press VCR. • After pressing VCR: – Displays the time counter, present time, channel number, and remaining tape length. (✈P.18) – Exits from menu operations when using the menus. (✈P.13) 13 VCR button Makes the remote control ready for operating the VCR. button Stops the tape during recording (pause) or playback (still picture) temporarily. (✈P.16, P.18) 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. 7 1 (Rewind) / 2 button Before using this button, press VCR. • After pressing VCR: – Rewinds the tape. Also, during playback, starts rapid reverse visual search. (✈P.16) – Goes back to the previous menu screen when using the menus. (✈P.13) 14 EJECT 0 button Ejects the cassette. (✈P.16) 15 CH (channel) 5 / ∞ button Before using this button, press VCR or TV. • After pressing VCR, changes the channels on the VCR. Release at a desired channel. For some Philips TV only: • After pressing TV, changes the channels on the TV. Release at a desired channel. 16 PLAY 3 / 5 button Before using this button, press VCR. • After pressing VCR: – Starts normal playback. (✈P.16) – Moves up the cursor when using the menus. (✈P.13) 8 SLOW/BACK – button During a slow motion picture, adjust the playback speed in the reverse direction. (✈P.19) —6— VR788/888-55 NEW 6 6/3/99, 11:49 PM 17 ¡ (Fast forward) / 3/OK button Before using this button, press VCR. • After pressing VCR: – Fast forward the tape. Also during playback, starts rapid forward visual search. (✈P.16) – Selects the items on the menus or goes to the next menu screen when using the menus. (✈P.13) 18 STOP 7 / ∞ button • Stops the tape. (✈P.16) • Moves down the cursor when using the menus. (✈P.13) 20 MENU button 23 CLEAR button Before using this button, press VCR. • After pressing VCR, calls up the main menu. (✈P.13) Erases unwanted timer programmes. (✈P.20, P.21) 24 AUDIO/MUTE button 21 TIMER button For some Philips TV only: Turns off the TV sound. Display the Timer Recording menu. (✈P.20, P.21) 25 INDEX 4 / ¢ buttons 22 Number buttons (0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9) Locates an index marked at the beginning of every recording. (✈P.17) Before using these buttons, press VCR. • Press to select a channel on the VCR. To select channels 1 to 9, press 0 then the channel you want. For example, for channel 4, press 0 then 4. • Also used to programme the Timer Recordings. (✈P.20, P.21) 19 SLOW/FORWARD + button During a slow motion picture, adjust the playback speed in the forward direction. (✈P.19) To insert the batteries: 1 Remove the battery compartment lid from the bottom of the remote control. 2 Install two AA batteries — R6(SUM-3)/AA — matching polarity indicated inside the battery compartment. 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.) —7— VR788/888-55 NEW 7 6/3/99, 11:49 PM DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS (CONTINUED) Rear Panel (For VR888/55 only) 2 1 3 4 5 VIDEO IN (input) jack For connecting to the video output jack on another VCR or a portable video camera. (✈P.22) 6 VIDEO OUT (output) jack IN For connecting to the video input jack on a TV or another VCR. (✈P.10) OUT ANT. IN R AUDIO (MONO) L RF OUT VIDEO 7 RF OUT (output) terminal (to TV) Use the supplied RF coaxial cable to connect this terminal to the UHF/VHF input terminal on the TV. (✈P.10) 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.10) 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.22) Connect your antenna or Cable to this terminal. (✈P.10) Rear Panel (For VR788/55 only) 2 1 3 3 ANT. (antenna) IN (input) terminal (from Antenna) Connect your antenna or Cable to this terminal. (✈P.11) 4 RF OUT (output) terminal (to TV) OUT ANT. IN Use the supplied RF coaxial cable to connect this terminal to the UHF/VHF input terminal on the TV. (✈P.11) AV1. IN / OUT RF OUT 4 1 AC (alternating current) power cord Connect the AC power cord to an AC outlet. 2 AV1 IN/OUT terminal (SCART) For connecting to the AV terminal on TV or another VCR. (✈P.11, P.23) —8— VR788/888-55 NEW 8 6/3/99, 11:49 PM Display Rear Panel Window 5 Audio mode indicator 1 2 Indicates audio output mode currently selected. NORM (normal): Lights up when the monaural sound of the normal audio track is played back. (✈P.18) : Lights up when a stereo programme is played back. 4 3 +8 4 SP SLP 0 6 -15dB NORM 5 VCR 6 7 6 (Cassette-in) indicator Lights up when there is a cassette in the VCR. 7 Digital clock/counter/ Channel indicator 1 Sound level indicator 3 Indicates the audio signal level. Lights up when the VCR is set for an unattended recording (timer recording). (✈P.20, P.21) 2 Operation mode indicators ‡: Lights up during recording. #: Lights up during playback. *: Lights up during a pause. • Normally the present time appears. • When a tape is inserted, the time counter appears (and is reset to 0:00:00). If you always rewind your tapes completely, you can use this counter reading as an index to find where a programme starts. • 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. (timer) indicator 4 Speed indicator Indicates the tape speed. SP – Standard Play LP – Long Play SLP – Super Long Play. (For NTSC signal only) On-Screen Display The following information (VCR operating status) appears on the TV screen. (✈P.18) Operation mode Receiving broadcast STOP STEREO 15:00 CH 12 Current time Channel no. Sound output mode Time Counter Colour mode Remaining tape length Tape speed AUTO HIFI REMAIN 10:59 SP 0:00:00 INDEX -1 Index no. Note on the displayed information • The time counter and remaining tape length will not be correct when playing back an NTSC tape. • When you playback a thin tape like an E160 cassette tape or compact video cassette tape (VHS-C), the remaining tape length will flash. • Even if “ON SCREEN MODE” is set to “OFF” Receiving broadcast and Index no. displays will still appear. —9— VR788/888-55 NEW 9 6/3/99, 11:49 PM GETTING CONNECTED UP VCR to TV Connection (For VR888/55 only) Connection Diagram Outdoor antenna 1 Disconnect the antenna or Cable from the TV and the AC power cord of the TV from the AC outlet. 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. Indoor antenna Back of TV ANT. IN IN OUT ANT. IN R AUDIO VHF (MONO) L RF OUT VIDEO UHF Cable Back of VCR RF OUT CAUTION Do not plug the AC power cords until all connections are completed. RF coaxial cable (supplied) To watch a picture from this VCR on the TV, select UHF E36 channel (video channel of this VCR when shipped from the factory). If you want to change video channel, see “Setting the Video Channel” .(✈P.12) VCR to AV TV Connection With this connection, you can get better pictures and HiFi sounds when playing back a tape. To watch a picture from this VCR on the TV, select the video input on the TV, to which this VCR is connected. Back of TV Back of VCR IN OUT ANT. IN R AUDIO (MONO) L RF OUT VIDEO Audio cable To VIDEO/AUDIO OUT jacks Video cable — 10 — VR788/888-55 NEW 10 6/3/99, 11:49 PM To video and audio input jacks VCR to TV Connection (For VR788/55 only) Connection Diagram Outdoor antenna 1 Disconnect the antenna or Cable from the TV and the AC power cord of the TV from the AC outlet. 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. Indoor antenna Back of TV ANT. IN OUT ANT. IN AV1. IN / OUT VHF RF OUT UHF Cable Back of VCR RF coaxial cable (supplied) RF OUT CAUTION Do not plug the AC power cords until all connections are completed. To watch a picture from this VCR on the TV, select UHF E36 channel (video channel of this VCR when shipped from the factory). If you want to change video channel, see “Setting the Video Channel” .(✈P.12) VCR to TV Connection Using the SCART Cable With this connection, you can get better pictures and sounds when playing back a tape. To watch a picture from this VCR on the TV, select the correct video input on the TV, to which this VCR is connected. Use the appropriate SCART cable depending on the TV’s AV terminal. Back of TV Back of VCR OUT ANT. IN AV1. IN / OUT RF OUT To AV1 IN/OUT terminal To AV terminal SCART cable OUT IN: (Not used) — 11 — VR788/888-55 NEW 11 6/3/99, 11:50 PM SETTING UP Setting the Video Channel This VCR is designed to send picture and sound signal on UHF channel E36 to the TV, through the RF coaxial cable. If you want to change this video channel (E36) to another channel (between E28 to E60), follow the procedure below before turning on the VCR for the first time. 1 Make sure the VCR is turned off and no cassette inserted. 2 Turn on the TV, and tune it to any channel (UHF E28 to E60) 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 / ∞ 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) FOR VR888/55 ONLY 4. For M (For USA, Canada, Mexico, Japan, Latin America countries, Korea, Taiwan, Philippines) 5 Press OK/3. The channel number starts flashing on the display. Channel number starts flashing. 6 Press CH 5 / ∞ 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. Test signal (two vertical white bars) 7 Press OK/3 to finish the video channel setting. Now you will enter the Initial Setup mode explained on page 13. 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. — 12 — VR788/888-55 NEW 12 6/3/99, 11:50 PM 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. 4 Press 5 or ∞ to set the year, then press OK/3. IMPORTANT The setup and adjustment procedures explained hereafter are written under the following conditions: • You have turned on the TV and selected the video channel (or external video input). • You have turned on the VCR. 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. 1 Press VCR on the remote control. • When using the buttons on front panel, skip this step. 2 Press MENU SELECT CHOOSE /OK (or MENU/ VCR SET UP TUNER SET UP INITIAL SET UP EXIT on the front panel) to TO END PUSH EXIT display the main menu screen. 3 Press 5 or ∞ (or CHANNEL 5/ ∞ on the front panel) to select a desired feature on the menu, then press OK/3. 4 When you select a feature, go to the section in this manual and follow the instructions described there. To go back to the previous menu screen, press 2. To exit from the menu operations, press EXIT/STATUS (or MENU/ EXIT on the front panel again). 5 Press EXIT/STATUS to exit from the menu operations. The following message appears on the TV screen. Note: Menu operating buttons function only when a menu is on the TV screen. When no menus is on the TV screen, they function differently. For the first time you turn on the VCR or finish video channel setting, the VCR automatically enters the Initial Setup mode unless you have set it. This mode asks you to set the following items: • Selecting the language. • Setting the clock. • Selecting the TV system. • Setting the channels. CONNECT ANTENNA OR CABLE TO VCR THEN PUSH 3 Select TV System SELECT CHOOSE /OK 1 Press OK/3. SYS COUNTRY B/G W.EUR. ASEAN AUST. The TV system NZ D/K CHINA RUS. E.EUR. I HK S.AF. UK selecting menu M USA CAN. MEX. JPN LATIN AM. KOR. TWN appears on the TV. PHIL. TO END PUSH EXIT 2 Press 5 or ∞ to select the appropriate TV system of your residential area. B/G: For West Europe, ASEAN countries, Australia, New Zealand. D/K:For China, Russia, East Europe. I: For Hong Kong, South Africa, United Kingdom. FOR VR888/55 ONLY: M: For USA, Canada, Mexico, Japan, Latin America countries, Korea, Taiwan, Philippines. 1 Select the Language 1 Press POWER SELECT if necessary. ENGLISH 2 Press 5 or ∞ to select either MAKE SELECTION OR “ENGLISH,” PUSH /OK TO CONTINUE ” (Chinese), “ ” (Russian) whichever or “ you want to use on the TV screen. 4 Start Auto Programming 2 Set Clock Press OK/3. Auto programming starts, and the following message appears on the TV. TIME - - : - DATE 01/01/98 TO SET PUSH THEN TO END PUSH EXIT /OK KEY OR... FOR PLAY ONLY–PUSH STOP 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 OK/3. The clock setting menu appears. 2 Press 5 or ∞ to set the time, then press OK/3. DATE 21/06/98 • Each time you TO SET PUSH THEN /OK press 5 or ∞, the TO END PUSH EXIT set year changes by 1-year intervals. If you hold the button, the set year changes rapidly. Initial Setup Menu Operations TIME 15 : 25 AUTO CH.SET PROCEEDING PLEASE WAIT /OK START • Each time you press 5 or ∞, the set time changes by 1-minute intervals. If you hold the button, the set time changes by 30-minute intervals. FINISH The local channels receivable in your area are automatically programmed in the VCR tuner. 3 Press 5 or ∞ to set the month and day, then press OK/3. • Each time you press 5 or ∞, the set date changes by 1-day intervals. If you hold the button, the set date changes by 15-day intervals. • If “NO TV SIGNALS” appears on the TV screen, the TV or an antenna is not connected correctly. Check the connection and press OK/3 again. To be continued on the next page — 13 — VR788/888-55 NEW 13 6/3/99, 11:50 PM SETTING UP When the auto programming is completed The following message appears on the TV, and the lowest channel will be tuned in. AUTO CH.SET COMPLETED Now you have finished the initial set up procedure. If you stop the initial setup procedure while it is proceeding: The VCR enters the initial setup mode again the next time your turn on the VCR. Initial setup will not start in the following cases: • If there is a tape inserted. • If any one of the initial setup procedures is finished manually. To reset the clock manually You can also reset or correct the clock manually. 1 Press VCR. 2 Press MENU. 3 Press 5 or ∞ to select “INITIAL SET UP” then press 3. The Initial Set Up menu appears. 4 Press 5 or ∞ to select “SET CLOCK” then press OK/3. 5 Press 5 or ∞ to set the time, then press OK/3. • Each time you press 5 or ∞, the set time changes by 1-minute intervals. If you hold the button, the set time changes by 30-minute intervals. 6 Press 5 or ∞ to set the month and day, then press OK/3. • Each time you press 5 or ∞, the set date changes by 1-day intervals. If you hold the button, the set date changes by 15-day intervals. 7 Press 5 or ∞ to set the year, then press OK/3. • Each time you press 5 or ∞, the set year changes by 1-year intervals. If you hold the button, the set year changes rapidly. 8 Press EXIT/STATUS to exit from the menu operations. Note: If a power failure occurs, clock will lose its setting. (CONTINUED) 3 Press 5 or ∞ to select “TUNER SET UP” then press OK/3. 4 Press 5 or ∞ to select “CHANGING TUNER SET UP” then press OK/3. 5 Press 5 or ∞ until information for channel 3 flashes. 6 Press OK/3 once. Only channel indication for channel 3 starts flashing. 7 Press 0 then 9. The channel settings for channel 3 and 9 are exchanged. To change the language manually You can also change the language manually. 1 Press VCR. 2 Press MENU. 3 Press 5 or ∞ to select “INITIAL SET UP” then press 3. The Initial Set Up menu appears. 4 Press 5 or ∞ to select “LANGUAGE.” 5 Press OK/3 to select the language on the TV screen. Each time you press the button, the language changes as follows: =English= • If you have accidentally deleted a channel, press 2. 8 Press OK/3 to store the setting. 9 Press EXIT/STATUS to exit from the menu operations. = If the picture is not clear 6 Press EXIT/STATUS to exit from the menu operations. 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/∞. 1 Press VCR. 2 Press MENU. 3 Press 5 or ∞ to select “TUNER SET UP” then press OK/3. 4 Press 5 or ∞ to CH FRQ SYS CH FRQ SYS 150 BG 07 229 BG select “CHANG- 01 02 165 BG 08 237 BG 195 BG 09 355 BG ING TUNER SET 03 04 205 BG 10 365 BG 05 213 BG 11 374 BG UP” then press 06 221 BG 12 384 BG SELECT=5∞ DELETE=CLEAR OK/3. TO CHANGE CH PUSH 3/OK TO END PUSH EXIT The programmed channel information 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.) 5 Press 5 or ∞ until an unwanted channel setting flashes. 6 Press CLEAR to delete the unwanted channel. • If you have accidentally deleted a 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. If you want to exchange the channel positions You can also replace the channel position numbers. EX. Replace channel 9 and channel 3 1 Press VCR. 2 Press MENU. EX. Fine-tune channel 3 1 Press VCR. 2 Press MENU. 3 Press 5 or ∞ to select “TUNER SET UP” then press OK/3. 4 Press 5 or ∞ to select “CHANGING TUNER SET UP” then press OK/3. 5 Press 5 or ∞ until information for channel 3 flashes. 6 Press OK/3 twice. Only frequency indication for channel 3 starts flashing. 7 Press 5 or ∞ 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. If no sound comes out You need to change the TV system for this particular channel. EX. Change the TV system for channel 3 1 Press VCR. 2 Press MENU. 3 Press 5 or ∞ to select “TUNER SET UP” then press OK/3. 4 Press 5 or ∞ to select “CHANGING TUNER SET UP” then press OK/3. 5 Press 5 or ∞ until information for channel 3 flashes. 6 Press OK/3 three times. Only TV system indication for channel 3 starts flashing. 7 Press 5 or ∞ to select the appropriate TV system [(BG, DK, I) for VR 788/55 and (BG, DK, I, M) for VR888/55] so that sound comes out. 8 Press OK/3 to store the setting. — 14 — VR788/888-55 NEW 14 6/3/99, 11:50 PM 9 Press EXIT/STATUS to exit from the menu operations. If you need to do the auto programming again If you move to another place, you may need to tune the VCR tuner again for your new residential area. 1 Press VCR. 2 Press MENU. 3 Press 5 or ∞ to select “TUNER SET UP” then press OK/3. 4 Press 5 or ∞ to select “AUTO TUNER SET UP” then OK/3. 5 Press 5 or ∞ to select the appropriate TV system [(BG, DK, I) for VR 788/55 and (BG, DK, I, M) for VR888/55] of your residential area. 6 Press OK/3. Auto programming starts. When it ends, programmed channels, frequencies, and TV systems are shown on the display. 7 Press EXIT/STATUS to exit from the menu operations. 2 Select Station Selecting Colour Mode CHOOSE 1 Press 5 or ∞ until SELECT VHF L an open channel in VHF H UHF which you want to store a new channel starts TO END PUSH EXIT flashing then press OK/3. 2 Press 5 or ∞ to select the search starting band. /OK 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. 3 Press OK/3. 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. SELECT CHOOSE /OK STORE CHANNEL CONTINUE SEARCH TO END PUSH EXIT Manual Channel Setting When you want to do channel setting manually, follow this procedure. 1 Select Tuner Set Up Mode 1 Press VCR. 2 Press MENU. 3 Press 5 or ∞ to select “TUNER SET UP” then press OK/3. The Tuner Set Up menu appears. 4 Press 5 or ∞ to select “CHANGING TUNER SET UP” then press OK/3. The programmed channel information 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.) 3 Store Channel Press 5 or ∞ to select “STORE CHANNEL” then press OK/3. 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 OK/3, searching starts again. 4 Finish Setting Press EXIT/STATUS. Before using the VCR, you need to set the colour mode both for recording and playback. Press COLOUR MODE on the front panel to change the colour system. For recording: AUTO: Normally select this mode. The colour system is automatically detected. 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 the PAL TV. (For playback on a PAL TV) PAL: Select this mode if “AUTO” does not work well when recording the PAL signals. MESECAM: Select this mode if “AUTO” does not work well when recording the SECAM signals. For playback: AUTO: Normally select this mode. When you watch a PAL, NTSC or MESECAM tape, the colour system is automatically detected. NTSC3.58: Select this mode when you watch an NTSC3.58 tape on an NTSC TV. NTSC4.43: Select this mode when you watch an NTSC4.43 tape on a PAL TV. =PAL TV: Select this mode NTSC= when you watch an NTSC3.58 tape on a PAL TV. PAL: Select this mode if “AUTO” does not work well when playing back a PAL tape. MESECAM: Select this mode if “AUTO” does not work well when playing back a MESECAM tape. When playing back an NTSC tape with “AUTO” mode selected The tape is played back using “NTSC3.58” mode. — 15 — VR788/888-55 NEW 15 6/3/99, 11:50 PM BASIC OPERATIONS 3 Select Tape Speed To eject the tape Playback Press EJECT 0. 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. • The correct colour mode is selected. (✈P.15) • To select the monitor sound, see “Selecting Monitor Sound.” (✈P.18) 1 On TV 1 Turn on the TV. 2 Select the video channel (or external video input). 2 On 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. 3 Start Playback Press PLAY 3. • When you want to play back the same tape repeatedly, press and hold PLAY 3 for more than 5 seconds. (See “Repeat playback” on page 17.) To rapidly locate a particular scene Press FF ¡ or REW 1 during playback. (No sound comes out.) 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. To stop playback 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 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. • The time counter and remaining tape length will not be correct. 4 Select a Channel Press CH 5 / ∞ or Number buttons to select the channel to record. 5 Start Recording Recording Press REC/OTR ¶. 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.17) To pause recording Press STILL/SLOW briefly (or STILL/PAUSE 8 on the front panel). To resume recording, press the same button again. To stop recording Make sure.... • The record tab on the cassette is not removed. • 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. • The correct colour mode is selected. (✈P.15) Press STOP 7. 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 1 On TV Cassettes have the record tab to ensure that recordings are not accidentally erased. 1 Turn on the TV. 2 Select the video channel (or external video input). To prevent accidental erasure: Break off the record tab with a screwdriver. 2 On VCR Insert a cassette with the record tab in place. The VCR turns on. • If a cassette is already in the VCR, turn on the VCR. Press STOP 7. To rewind the tape Press REW 1 or turn the shuttle ring on the front panel counterclockwise (For VR888/55 ONLY) when the tape is not running. To rewind the tape, press REW 1 or turn the shuttle ring on the front panel counterclockwise (For VR888/55 ONLY) . To record again: Cover the opening with adhesive tape. To fast forward the tape Press FF ¡ or turn the shuttle ring on the front panel clockwise (For VR888/ 55 ONLY) when the tape is not running. Adhesive tape — 16 — VR788/888-55 NEW 16 6/3/99, 11:51 PM 5 Select Recording Length One Touch Recording (OTR) The OTR function lets you quickly specify how long you want a recording to continue. You do not have to programme the timer. Make sure.... • The record tab on the cassette is not removed. • 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. 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 .....8:30=9:00 + 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. 1 On TV 1 Turn on the TV. 2 Select the video channel (or external video input). 2 On VCR Insert a cassette with the record tab in place. The VCR turns on. • If a cassette is already in the VCR, turn on the VCR. To rewind the tape, press REW 1 or turn the shuttle ring on the front panel counterclockwise (For VR888/55 ONLY) . 3 Select Channel To cancel an OTR Press STOP 7 to stop recording before the preset recording length is reached. If you want to cancel the OTR mode but continue recording, press REC/ OTR ¶ 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. • If an OTR is engaged during pause, the displayed time counts down normally, but recording does not begin until you cancel the pause. Press CH 5 / ∞ or Number buttons to select the channel to record. You can locate an index marked at the beginning of each recording on a tape recorded on this VCR (or an indexed tape). 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, 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. • Up to ±9th index mark from the current position on the tape can be located. Automatic Operations Auto playback When a tape is inserted, the VCR turns on. If the record tab is removed, playback begins. Repeat playback When you press and hold PLAY 3 for more than 5 seconds, you can play back the same tape repeatedly (50 times). When the tape runs to its end, the VCR automatically rewinds the tape, and starts playback. Auto rewind 4 Start OTR When a tape reaches its end during playback, fast forwarding, or manual recording, the VCR rewinds the tape and stops. Press REC/OTR ¶ twice. Recording starts immediately, and the ‡ (Record) indicator lights up on the display. OTR(0:30) Memory rewind power off CH12 This indicates that the VCR will automatically shut off after 30 minutes of recording. Index Search When you press POWER during rewinding, the VCR turns off after rewinding is completed. SP 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. — 17 — VR788/888-55 NEW 17 6/3/99, 11:51 PM ADVANCED OPERATIONS Selecting Monitor Sound This VCR can receive and record stereo and bilingual programmes. including the NICAM broadcasts (for VR888/55 ONLY). If you want to change the sound you listen to while playing back a HiFi stereo or bilingual tape, press VCR then press AUDIO/MUTE repeatedly. Each time you press the button, the sound changes as follows: HiFi stereo = HiFi left channel = HiFi right channel = Monaural sound on normal audio track = Mixed (HiFi stereo sound + normal audio) HIFI: Normally select this mode. You can play back a HiFi tape in HiFi stereo mode, and monaural tape in monaural mode. HIFI L: Select this mode when you want to play back the sound recorded on HiFi left channel (usually main language) of a bilingual programme. HIFI R: Select this mode when you want to play back the sound recorded on HiFi right channel (usually sub-language) of a bilingual programme. NORMAL MONO: Select this mode when you want to play back the sound recorded on the normal audio track of the tape. HIFI+NORMAL: Select this mode when you want to play back a mixed sound of the HiFi tracks and the normal audio track. Notes: • The connections described in “VCR to AV TV Connection” (✈P.10, P.11) are required for HiFi stereo playback. • Make sure that the correct playback colour system is selected. (✈P.15) When using the menu to select monitor sound Normally you do not need to use this menu to select monitor sound. When you select monitor sound by pressing AUDIO/MUTE, this menu is automatically set correctly. 1 Press VCR. SELECT CHOOSE /OK 2 Press MENU. ON SCREEN MODE ON 3 Press 5 or ∞ to TIMER REC SPEED MANUAL NORMAL select “VCR SET PICTURE AUDIO OUT HIFI UP” then press 3. TO END PUSH EXIT 4 Press 5 or ∞ to select “AUDIO OUT” . Press OK/3 to select the sound. 5 Press EXIT/STATUS to exit from the menu operations. Picture Control To get a better picture when viewing tapes with noise such as rental tapes. 1 Select VCR Set Up Mode 1 Press VCR. SELECT CHOOSE /OK ON SCREEN MODE ON 2 Press MENU. TIMER REC SPEED MANUAL PICTURE NORMAL 3 Press 5 or ∞ to AUDIO OUT HIFI select “VCR SET UP” then press TO END PUSH EXIT OK/3. The VCR Set Up menu appears. Using On-Screen Display 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 9. 1 Select VCR Set Up Mode SELECT CHOOSE /OK 1 Press VCR. ON SCREEN MODE ON 2 Press MENU. TIMER REC SPEED MANUAL PICTURE NORMAL 3 Press 5 or ∞ to AUDIO OUT HIFI select “VCR SET UP” then press TO END PUSH EXIT OK/3. The VCR Set Up menu appears. 2 Select On-Screen Mode 1 Press 5 or ∞ to select “ON SCREEN MODE.” 2 Press OK/3. Each time you press the button, the setting changes. ON: When you press a tape running button (Stop, Play, etc.), the VCR status appears for 5 seconds. COUNTER: 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. 3 Finish Setting Press EXIT/STATUS. To display the VCR status on the TV screen manually, press EXIT/ STATUS. The VCR status appears for about 5 seconds. • If “ON SCREEN MODE” is set to “OFF,” no VCR status appears though you press EXIT/STATUS. 2 Select Picture Control Mode 1 Press 5 or ∞ to select “PICTURE.” 2 Press OK/3. Each time you press the button, the setting changes. NORMAL: Select this when you play back a tape with no picture adjustments. ENHANCER: Select this when you want to make a playback picture softer. INCREDIBLE: Select this when you want to make a playback picture sharper. 3 Finish Setting Press EXIT/STATUS. Special Effect Playbacks Are you familiar with tape playback? If so, you are ready to enjoy the special effect playback features described below. To skip playback for a certain period Press SKIP SEARCH during playback to search forward for 30 seconds by the time counter reading. Each time you press the button, the search time increases as follows: 30=60=90=120 sec. The VCR automatically resumes normal playback after searching for the specified period. To view a still picture Press STILL/SLOW briefly (or STILL/PAUSE 8 on the front panel) during playback. Playback is freezed and a still picture appears. — 18 — VR788/888-55 NEW 18 6/3/99, 11:51 PM To advance a still picture: or STILL/ Press STILL/SLOW PAUSE 8 again. Each time a button is pressed, a still picture advance one frame. Or, For VR888/55 ONLY: 1 Press JOG/SHTL so that the JOG/ SHTL button lights up. 2 Rotate the jog dial clockwise (or counterclockwise) to advance (or reverse) a still picture frame by frame, while the JOG/SHTL button lights up. To resume playback, press PLAY 3. To view a slow motion picture Press STILL/SLOW (or STILL/ PAUSE 8 on the front panel) for more than 2 seconds during playback. To decrease the slow motion speed (and reverse the slow motion playback), press SLOW/BACK – (For VR788/55) or press STILL/SLOW – (For VR888/55). To increase the slow motion speed (and forward the slow motion playback), press SLOW/FORWARD+ (For VR788/55) or press STILL/ SLOW + (For VR888/55). You can easily find out this number by checking the TV programme list of your local newspaper or TV guide magazine. Simply entering the programme’s SHOWVIEW using the remote control will make the VCR record the programme. Tracking Adjustments 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 minimize noises in most tapes during playback. Before using SHOWVIEW for the first time, you need to set the guide channel number for each local channel number. The local channel number (USER CH) is the number you select on the TV or VCR to watch 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. Manual tracking • During normal playback: If auto tracking cannot eliminate noises well during playback, press CHANNEL 5 or ∞. • During a slow motion picture: Press CHANNEL 5 or ∞ to minimize noises in the slow motion picture. • During a still picture: Press CHANNEL 5 or ∞ to reduce jitter in the still picture. Make sure.... • You can use the tables below to note your local TV (or Cable) channel numbers and their guide channel numbers. 1 Select VCR Set Up Mode 1 Press MENU. 2 Press 5 or ∞ to select “INITIAL SET UP” then press OK/3. To cancel manual tracking, stop the tape, eject the tape, then re-insert it. To resume playback, press PLAY 3. Notes: • No sound comes out during special effect playbacks. • If you keep viewing slow motion and still pictures for 5 minutes, the VCR automatically stops to protect the tape and video heads. • During special effect playbacks, some noise bars will appear on the TV screen. Local TV (or Cable) Stations Local (USER) Channel No. 19 /OK TO END PUSH EXIT GUIDE CHANNEL SET UP 1 Press 5 or ∞ to GUIDE CH USER CH 254 -select “GUIDE 255 01 01 02 CHANNEL SET 02 03 03 04 UP” then press SELECT OR ENTER GUIDE CH. NO. THEN PUSH /OK. OK/3. TO END PUSH EXIT 2 Press CH 5/∞ or Number buttons to enter guide channel number (GUIDE CH) then press OK/3. You can simplify the programming method of timer recording by using SHOWVIEW. Whenever you want to record a TV program, all you need to do is to find out the programme’s SHOWVIEW number. • For example, for guide channel number 9, press 0, 9. Local TV (or Cable) Stations Local (USER) Channel No. — 19 — VR788/888-55 NEW CHOOSE SET CLOCK LANGUAGE ENGLISH GUIDE CHANNEL SET UP 2 Set Guide Channels SHOWVIEW Set Up (FOR VR888/55 ONLY) SHOWVIEW Guide Channel No. SELECT 6/3/99, 11:51 PM SHOWVIEW Guide Channel No. ADVANCED OPERATIONS Always enter “0” before any single number entries. GUIDE CHANNEL SET UP GUIDE CH USER CH 254 -255 -01 05 02 02 03 03 SELECT OR ENTER USER CH. NO. THEN PUSH /OK. TO END PUSH EXIT 3 Press CH 5/∞ or Number buttons to enter local channel number (USER CH), then press OK/3. • For example, for local channel number 9, press 0, 9. Always enter “0” for empty digits. 4 Repeat the above procedures until you set the guide channel for all the receivable local channels. 3 Finish Setting Press EXIT/STATUS. 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. Timer Recording Using SHOWVIEW FOR VR888/55 ONLY By entering the SHOWVIEW number for a particular TV programme, you can easily programme a timer recording. 1 Select SHOWVIEW Mode G-CODE/SHOWVIEW PROG. 1 Press VCR. CODE 2 Press TIMER. 3 Press 5 or ∞ to select “G-CODE/ SHOWVIEW” TO END PUSH EXIT then press OK/3. The G-CODE/SHOWVIEW entry menu appears on the TV screen. 2 Enter SHOWVIEW Code 1 Press Number buttons to enter the SHOWVIEW number assigned to the TV programme you want to record. 2 Press OK/3. G-CODE/SHOWVIEW PROG. CODE 123 TO SET PUSH /OK TO CORRECT PUSH CLEAR TO END PUSH EXIT • If “ERROR-RE-ENTER CODE” appears on the TV, you have entered an incorrect SHOWVIEW number. If this happens, press CLEAR to erase the number, then enter the correct number. • If the guide channel has not yet been set, THE GUIDE CHANNEL SET UP menu will appear. Input the number of the channel on which the broadcast for the SHOWVIEW number is received on the VCR, then press OK/3 and programme screen appears. (CONTINUED) 3 Select Recording Type After a timer recording has taken place Press POWER to turn on the VCR. You can operate your VCR normally. If you want to record the same programme daily, press DAILY (Number button 8). The VCR will record a TV programme every day (Monday through Friday) at the same time and length. (Daily Recording) 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. If you want to record the same programme weekly, press WEEKLY (Number button 9). The VCR will record a TV programme once a week at the same day, time, and length. (Weekly Recording) If you want to cancel the currently set programme, press CLEAR. To check or erase the programmes See page 21. Timer Recording To record while you’re away, follow step 1 — 10 below. For each programme you set, the VCR will turn on, start recording, and turn off automatically. You can store up to 8 programmes. 4 Select Tape Speed Press SPEED. ONE TIME PROGRAM PROGRAM 1 12 • Each time you press CHANNEL+/– START +/– 08 : 30 STOP +/– 09 : 30 the button, the tape REC SPEED LP DATE +/– 07/04/98 speed alternates FRIDAY DAILY=8 OR WEEKLY=9 between “SP”, “LP”, SET TO END PUSH EXIT or “SLP”. SP, LP : For PAL signal SP, SLP : For NTSC signal • To change the stop time, press STOP +/– (number 2 or 5 button). 5 Confirm Programme 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. – Press VCR to operate the VCR. – Press TV to operate the TV. FOR EACH STEP BELOW, YOU NEED TO FINISH WITHIN 60 SECONDS; OTHERWISE, PROGRAMMING WILL HAVE TO BE RESTARTED FROM STEP 1. Press EXIT/STATUS. “PROGRAM WAS COMPLETED” appears on the TV screen. After 5 seconds, the above message disappears, and the normal TV picture (timer) indicator resumes. The lights up on the display. 1 Select Timer Mode Press TIMER. The Timer Recording menu appears. • 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. 2 Select Programme mode ONE TIME PROGRAM 1 Press 5 or ∞ to PROGRAM 1 CHANNEL+/– – – select “QUICK START +/– – –:– – +/– – –:– – PROGRAMMING” STOP REC SPEED SP DATE +/– – –/– –/– – then press OK/3. SET DAILY=8 OR WEEKLY=9 The Quick TO END PUSH EXIT Programming menu appears. If you want to store other programmes, repeat steps 1 to 5. 6 Finish the Settings 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 RECORDING” flashes on your TV screen two minutes before a timer recording starts. To remove the message, press the CLEAR button. • If you have already made 8 programmes, “ALL PROGRAMS IN USE” appears and goes back to the Timer Recording menu. If this happens, delete unwanted programmes. (✈P.21) 3 Select Channel Press CH 5 or ∞ to enter the TV channel. • To record from external line input, SET DAILY=8 OR WEEKLY=9 press CH 5 or ∞ TO END PUSH EXIT until “A/V REAR” or “A/V FRONT” appears. — 20 — VR788/888-55 NEW 20 ONE TIME PROGRAM PROGRAM 1 CHANNEL+/– 12 START +/– – –:– – STOP +/– – –:– – REC SPEED SP DATE +/– – –/– –/– – 6/3/99, 11:51 PM 4 Select Start Time Press START + or – (Number button 1 or 4). ONE TIME PROGRAM PROGRAM 1 CHANNEL+/– 12 START +/– 08 : 30 STOP +/– – –:– – REC SPEED SP DATE +/– 07/04/98 • Each time you press the button, the set SET DAILY=8 OR WEEKLY=9 time changes by 1TO END PUSH EXIT minute intervals. If you hold the button, the set time changes by 30-minute intervals. 5 Select Stop Time ONE TIME PROGRAM Press STOP + or – PROGRAM 1 12 (Number button 2 or 5). CHANNEL+/– START +/– 08 : 30 +/– 09 : 30 • Each time you press STOP REC SPEED SP DATE +/– 07/04/98 the button, the set SET DAILY=8 OR WEEKLY=9 time changes by 1TO END PUSH EXIT minute intervals. If you hold the button, the set time changes by 30-minute intervals. 6 Select Tape Speed Press SPEED. ONE TIME PROGRAM PROGRAM 1 CHANNEL+/– 12 • Each time you press START +/– 08 : 30 STOP +/– 09 : 30 the button, the tape REC SPEED LP DATE +/– 07/04/98 speed alternates DAILY=8 OR WEEKLY=9 between “SP”, “LP”, SET TO END PUSH EXIT and “SLP”. SP, LP : For PAL signal SP, SLP : For NTSC signal 7 Select Start Date Press DATE + or – (Number button 3 or 6). • The year and day of the week is displayed automatically. 2 Press VCR. 3 Press TIMER. PR CH START STOP DATE 4 Press 5 or ∞ to 1 L–F 08:00 10:00 D07/04 2 L–1 10:00 10:45 MON select 3 10 11:30 01:00 DAILY 4 45 15:00 15:15 W09/04 “PROGRAM 5 6 REVIEW” then 7 8 NEXT= END=EXIT press OK/3. The list of the timer recording programmes appears. 5 Press OK/3 repeatedly to view the more detailed programme information. resumes. The (Timer) indicator lights up on the display. ONE TIME PROGRAM PROGRAM 1 CHANNEL+/– 12 START +/– 08 : 30 STOP +/– 09 : 30 REC SPEED LP DATE +/– 07/31/98 FRIDAY SET DAILY=8 OR WEEKLY=9 TO END PUSH EXIT 8 Select Recording Type If you want to record the same programme daily, press DAILY (Number button 8). The VCR will record a TV programme every day (Monday through Friday) at the same time and length (Daily Recording). If you want to record the same programme weekly, press WEEKLY (Number button 9). The VCR will record a TV programme once a week at the same day, time, and length (Weekly Recording). If you want to cancel the currently set programme, press CLEAR. 9 Confirm Programme Press EXIT/STATUS. “PROGRAM WAS COMPLETED” appears on the TV screen. After 5 seconds, the above message disappears, and the normal TV picture • 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. If you want to store other programmes, repeat steps 1 to 9. 10 Finish Settings 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 RECORDING” flashes on your TV screen two minutes before a timer recording starts. To remove the message, press the CLEAR button. 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. Useful function for Timer Recording: Auto Tape Speed With this function activated, the VCR can change the tape speed and record the programme in SLP or LP mode unless enough tape remains for recording in SP mode. 1 Press VCR. 2 Press MENU. 3 Press 5 or ∞ to select “VCR SET UP” then OK/3. 4 Press 5 or ∞ to select “TIMER REC SPEED.” 5 Press OK/3. Each time you press the button, the setting changes. AUTO: Select this to allow the VCR to change the tape speed from SP to SLP or LP when there is not enough tape length remaining. MANUAL: Select this not to allow the VCR to change the tape speed. 6 Press EXIT/STATUS to exit from the menu operations. To check, edit or erase the programmes 1 Turn on the VCR and TV. • When you press the button for the first time, the detailed programme information for ONE TIME PROGRAM PROGRAM 1 Programme 1 CHANNEL+/– 12 START +/– 08 : 30 appears. By STOP +/– 09 : 30 SPEED LP pressing this button REC DATE +/– 07/04/98 repeatedly, you can SET DAILY=8 ORFRIDAY WEEKLY=9 review the detailed TO END PUSH EXIT information of all other programmes. 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. SPEED : Changes the tape speed. 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. Note: This function does not work for OTR (One Touch Recording). How to see the programme list 12 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 PR CH 1 12 2 13 3 10 4 45 5 6 7 8 NEXT= 21 STOP DATE 09:30 D07/04 10:45 MON 01:00 DAILY 15:15 W09/04 END=EXIT Programme numbers Preset channel numbers Start time Stop time 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. — 21 — VR788/888-55 NEW START 08:30 10:00 11:30 15:00 6/3/99, 11:52 PM ADVANCED OPERATIONS (CONTINUED) Tape Duplication (For VR888/55 only) Connection Diagram 1 Connect the recording VCR (this VCR) and the playing VCR. 2 Connect the recording VCR (this VCR) to the TV. Recording VCR (this VCR) Playing VCR TV IN OUT IN ANT. IN OUT ANT. IN R R To RF OUT AUDIO (MONO) AUDIO (MONO) L L RF OUT RF OUT VIDEO VIDEO From Audio output to AUDIO IN From Video output to VIDEO IN 1 At VCRs 4 Select Tape Speed 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). Insert a source tape in the playing VCR and a blank tape in the recording VCR. • You can also use the AUDIO/VIDEO input jacks on the front panel to connect another VCR or video camera. • 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. Turn the channel on the TV to your video channel. • If a tape without the record tab is inserted in the playing VCR, playback automatically starts. In this case, press the STOP button. 2 At TV 3 Select Line Input Press CH 5 or ∞, pointing the remote control at this VCR, to select the external line input. • For rear jacks, Select “L-1” on the display panel. • For front jacks, Select “L-F” on the display panel. Press SPEED, pointing the remote control at this VCR, until the desired tape speed (SP, LP, or SLP) appears on the display. SP, LP : For PAL signal SP, SLP : For NTSC signal 5 Play Back Tape Press the PLAY button on the playing VCR. 6 Record (Copy) Tape Press REC/OTR, pointing the remote control at this VCR. Remember: press the buttons in steps 5 and 6 simultaneously to avoid missing any of the recording. — 22 — VR788/888-55 NEW 22 6/3/99, 11:52 PM Tape Duplication (For VR788/55 only) Connection Diagram 1 Connect the recording VCR (this VCR) and the playing VCR. 2 Connect the recording VCR (this VCR) to the TV. Recording VCR (this VCR) Playback VCR TV OUT OUT ANT. IN ANT. IN AV1. IN / OUT AV1. IN / OUT To RF OUT RF OUT RF OUT To AV1 IN/OUT terminal IN To AV1 IN/OUT terminal SCART cable 4 Select Tape Speed 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). Make sure.... • Use the appropriate SCART cable depending on the other VCR’s AV terminal. You can also use the AUDIO/VIDEO input jacks on the front panel to connect another VCR or video camera using the audio/video cable (RCA pintype). Insert a source tape in the playing VCR and a blank tape in the recording VCR. 1 At VCRs • If a tape without the record tab is inserted in the playing VCR, playback automatically starts. In this case, press the STOP button. POWER VIDEO L AUDIO R Press REC/OTR (¶), pointing the remote control at this VCR. Turn the channel on the TV to your video channel. 3 Select Line Input Press CH 5 or ∞, pointing the remote control at this VCR, to select the external line input. • For rear jacks, Select “L-1” on the display panel. • For front jacks, Select “L-F” on the display panel. STILL/PAUSE COLOUR MODE 5 Play Back Tape Press the PLAY button on the playback VCR. 6 Record (Copy) Tape 2 At TV To audio To video output output Press SPEED, pointing the remote control at this VCR, until the desired tape speed (SP, LP, or SLP) appears on the display. SP, LP : For PAL signal SP, SLP : For NTSC signal Remember: press the buttons in steps 5 and 6 simultaneously to avoid missing any of the recording. — 23 — VR788/888-55 NEW 23 6/3/99, 11:52 PM OPERATING OTHER MANUFACTURERS’ TV You can use this remote control to operate your TV, not only PHILIPS TV but also other manufacturers’ TVs listed below. You first need to set the manufacturer’s code. Note: 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. 1 Set Code 1 Press and hold TV. 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. TV Manufacturers’ Codes PHILIPS 01, 02, 03 EMERSON 14 GOLDSTAR 04 GRUNDIG 24, 25 HITACHI 12 JVC 05 MITSUBISHI 13, 26 PANASONIC 07, 17, 19, 20 RCA 10 SAMSUNG 18 SANYO 11 SHARP 16 SONY 09 THOMSON 21, 22, 23 TOSHIBA 08 ZENITH 06, 15 2 Confirm 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 manufacturer’s code again. — 24 — VR788/888-55 NEW 24 6/3/99, 11:52 PM 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. • Check that the AC power cord is correctly connected to an AC outlet. • Check that 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.16) Timer recording cannot be performed. • Set the timer on-time and timer off-time correctly. (✈P.20, P.21) • Make sure that the VCR is turned off after setting is made. (✈P.20, P.21) • Timer recording may not be performed or stopped if a power interruption occurs before or during timer recording. 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.19) 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, P.7) • Make sure batteries are inserted correctly. (✈P.5, P.7) — 25 — VR788/888-55 NEW 25 6/3/99, 11:52 PM BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE (CONTINUED) Miscellaneous Correction 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. • Check that 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 you press POWER to set timer recording. • Check that the record tab on the back of the cassette is not removed. (✈P.16) SPECIFICATIONS Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. General Mains voltage Mains frequency Power consumption Ambient temperature Relative humidity Dimensions Mass Position for use Video output channel Possible number of TV channel Number of pre-programmable memory blocks Number of days in advance AC 110 – 240V 50/60Hz Approx. 22 watts +5°C to +40°C 10% to 80% Approx. 400(W) x 94(H) x 336(D) mm Approx. 3.9kg Horizontal UHF E36 (adjustable between E28 — E60) 99 8 365 or every day, or every week Tuner Aerial input VHF L: VHF H: UHF: B/G, D/K, I, SECAM K1, M (for VR888/55) B/G, D/K, I, SECAM K1 (for VR788/55) 42 — 175 MHz 175 — 470 MHz 470 — 870 MHz CATV Video Input (VIDEO IN) Output (VIDEO OUT) Resolution Signal/noise ratio 0.5 to 2.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms 1.0±0.2 Vp-p, 75 ohms Better than 240 lines Better than 43 dB Audio Input (AUDIO IN) Output (AUDIO OUT) Accessories supplied –8 dBs, 50k ohms (0dBs=0.775 Vrms) – for RCA connector –8 dBs, 10k ohms (0dBs=0.775 Vrms) – for SCART connector –6 dBs, 1k ohms (0dBs=0.775 Vrms) Remote control unit RF coaxial cable Batteries – R6(SUM-3)/AA (only for checking operations) SCART-RCA cable (for VR788/55) — 26 — VR788/888-55 NEW 26 6/3/99, 11:52 PM