Philips VR350 - Manual (Page 2)

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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
mains power from the unit, but switches operating
current on and off.
•The rating plate and the safety caution are on the
rear of the unit.
Introduction
Congratulations on purchasing your new VCR (Video
Cassette Recorder). It is one of the most sophisticated
yet simple-to-use home video recorders you can buy.
It will give you many hours of enjoyment, whether you
use it for playing back prerecorded cassettes of your
favourite films, or for recording TV programs which
you would otherwise have missed. Alternatively, you
may find it an invaluable business aid.
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, or avoiding
of costly mistakes.
Your VCR is prepared for reception of NTSC
programs.
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.
Getting Started
Description of Controls..............................3-5
Before Using Your VCR............................... 6
Hook Up Your VCR.................................. 7-8
Turn On Your VCR.......................................8
Set the Clock................................................. 9
Play a Tape.................................................. 10
Record on a Tape........................................ 11
Record One Channel/See Another...............12
On Screen Displays..................................... 13
Doing More
One Touch Recording (OTR)......................14
Timer Recording.................................... 15-16
Special Playback Features...................17—18
Re-Recording (Tape Duplication)............... 19
Tape Operation............................................ 20
Re-Setting Your VCR’s Tuner....................21
Information You May Need
Notes on Operations.................................... 22
Before Requesting Ser\dce.....................23-24
Specifications.............................................. 24
lA^hat is a video recorder?
Simply, it is a machine which stores pictures and
sound on magnetic tape. This VCR uses VHS
cassettes, and since VHS is the most popular video
system in the world, there are plenty to choose from.
Suffice it to say that a cassette from another kind of
VCR cannot be used on this VCR. Ensure that you
only buy VHS cassettes of the best quality to get the
best results from this VCR.
The VCR is a television receiver in its own right. When
you record a TV program, it is being received by the
video recorder, not by your TV set. This means that
you can record one TV program on the VCR while you
watch another which is being received by the TV set.
Your VCR has two big enemies: other electrical
machines, and condensation. Read the instructions for
installation carefully, with special regard to the
proximity of other eiectrical devices, and make sure
that you never, either during installation or ever in the
future — put a cassette, still cold from your shopping
basket or car, into the VCR without first letting it stand
in the room for at least two hours to acclimatize.
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.