T OF CONTENTS · Press again to resume normal recording. Press PLAY 3 to resume normal playback....

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety Precautions

WARNING: DANGEROUSVOLTAGE INSIDE

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCKHAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNITTO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

• The POWER button does not completely shut off the mains power from theunit, but switches operating current on or off only.

• The rating plate is on the rear of the unit.

Table of ContentsDescription of Controls ......................................................................................... 3

Front Panel .................................................................................................. 3Remote Control (For VR888/55) ................................................................ 4Remote Control (For VR788/55) ................................................................ 6Rear Panel ................................................................................................... 8Display Window.......................................................................................... 9On-Screen Display ...................................................................................... 9

Getting Connected Up ......................................................................................... 10VCR to TV Connection (For VR888/55) .................................................. 10VCR to AV TV Connection (For VR888/55) ............................................ 10VCR to TV Connection (For VR788/55) ...................................................11VCR to AV TV Connection USING SCART CABLE (For VR788/55) ....11

Setting Up ............................................................................................................. 12Setting the Video Channel ........................................................................ 12Menu Operations ....................................................................................... 13Initial Setup ............................................................................................... 13Manual Channel Setting ............................................................................ 15Selecting Colour Mode ............................................................................. 15

Basic Operations .................................................................................................. 16Playback .................................................................................................... 16Recording .................................................................................................. 16One Touch Recording (OTR) .................................................................... 17Index Search ............................................................................................. 17Automatic Operations ............................................................................... 17

Advanced Operations .......................................................................................... 18Selecting Monitor Sound .......................................................................... 18Using On-Screen Display ......................................................................... 18Picture Control .......................................................................................... 18Special Effect Playbacks ........................................................................... 18Tracking Adjustments ............................................................................... 19SHOWVIEW Set up (For VR888/55) ...................................................... 19Timer Recording Using SHOWVIEW (For VR888/55 Only) .................. 20Timer Recording ....................................................................................... 20Tape Duplication (For VR888/55) ............................................................ 22Tape Duplication (For VR788/55) ............................................................ 23

Operating Other Manufacturers’ TV (For VR888/55 Only) ........................... 24

Before Requesting Service .................................................................................. 25

Specifications........................................................................................................ 26

WARNINGAny unauthorized changes ormodifications to this equipment voidthe user’s authority to operate it.

Introduction

Congratulations on purchasing yournew VCR.

You can’t wait to get it working, butbefore you do, spare a few moments toread this brief introduction to the worldof video recording. It may repay youhandsomely in terms of improvedresults, and avoiding of costly mis-takes.

Positioning

Do not place the VCR directly on topof, or underneath, your TV set. Ensurethat there is at least 20 cm between theVCR and the TV set, and that air cancirculate freely through the ventilationopenings of the VCR.

PAL NTSC

IMPORTANTAudio-Visual material may consist ofcopyrighted works which must not berecorded without the authority of theowner of the copyright.Please refer to relevant laws in yourcountry.

/ G-CODE

With this VCR, the G-Code system isidentified as “ShowView”.ShowView is a registered trademark ofGemstar Development Corporation.The ShowView system is manufacturedunder license from GemstarDevelopment Corporation.G-Code is a registered trademark ofGemstar Development Corporation.The G-Code system is manufacturedunder license from GemstarDevelopment Corporation.

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DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS

Front Panel

1 POWER button• Turns the VCR on or off.• Sets the VCR for an unattended

recording (timer recording) aftertimer settings are completed. (✈P.20,P.21)

2 STILL/PAUSE 8 buttonStops the tape during recording (pause)or playback (still picture). (✈P.16, P.19)Press again to resume normal recording.Press PLAY 3 to resume normalplayback.Activates slow motion picture whenpressed for more than 2 seconds duringplayback.

3 Cassette CompartmentWhere a video cassette is inserted.

4 3/OK buttonChanges the selection when using themenus. (✈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 morethan once. The shut-off timeincreases in 30 minute intervals.(✈P.17)

VR888/556 STOP/EJECT 7 / 0 button

Stops the tape when the tape is running.(✈P.16)Press again to eject the cassette whenthe tape is not running. (✈P.16)

7 PLAY 3 buttonStarts normal playback. (✈P.16)

8 AUDIO/VIDEO input jacksFor connecting another VCR or aportable video camera. (✈P.22, P.23)

9 COLOUR MODE buttonSelects the colour mode both forplayback and recording. (✈P.15)

10 Display windowSee page 9.

11 IR (infrared) remote sensorReceives the signal from the (IR)remote control.

12 MENU/EXIT buttonDisplay the main menu.Press again to exit from the menuoperations. (✈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)

14 REW (Rewind) 1 buttonONLY FOR VR788/55:• Rewinds the tape when the tape is

not running. (✈P.16)• Starts reverse rapid visual search

during playback. (✈P.16)

15 FF (Fast forward) ¡ buttonONLY FOR VR788/55:• Fast forwards the tape when the tape

is not running. (✈P.16)• Starts forward rapid visual search

during playback. (✈P.16)

16 Shuttle RingONLY 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 stillpicture mode. (✈P.16)

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POWER

COLOURMODE

CHANNELMENU/EXIT

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STOP/EJECT

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STILL/PAUSE

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NORM-15dB

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POWER

VIDEO AUDIO COLOURMODE

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CHANNELMENU/EXIT

/OK REC/OTR

REW FF

STOP/EJECT

PLAY

STILL/PAUSE

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SP SLP

NORM-15dB

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10 12 13 1698 11

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DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS (CONTINUED)

8 STOP 7 / ∞∞∞∞∞ button• Stops the tape. (✈P.16)• Moves down the cursor when using

the menus. (✈P.13)

9 VOL (volume) 55555 / ∞∞∞∞∞ buttonsChanges the TV volume.Release at desired volume.

10 EXIT/STATUS buttonBefore using this button, press VCR orTV to select your target component.• After pressing VCR:

– Displays the time counter, presenttime, channel number, andremaining tape length. (✈P.18)

– Exits from menu operations whenusing 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 ifyour TV requires pressing ENTERafter selecting a channel number.

11 SKIP SEARCH buttonSkips playback for 30 seconds by timecounter reading.When pressed more than once up to 4times, the search time increase in 30-second intervals up to 2 minutes.(✈P.18)

12 JOG/SHTL (Shuttle) buttonand lampActivates the jog dial and shuttle ringon the remote control when the lamp(the button itself) is lit. (✈P.19)

13 Shuttle ringStarts reverse or forward rapid visualsearch during playback or still picturemode. (✈P.16, P.19)

14 TV buttonMakes the remote control ready foroperating the TV.

15 VCR buttonMakes the remote control ready foroperating the VCR.

Using this remote control tooperate TVYou can use this remote control tooperate PHILIPS TV and othermanufacturers’ TV, see page 24.

1 CBL/DBS buttonDoes not function for this model.

2 POWER buttonBefore using this button, press VCR orTV to select your target component.• After pressing VCR:

– Turns the VCR on or off.– Sets the VCR for an unattended

recording (timer recording) aftertimer settings are completed.(✈P.20, P.21)

• After pressing TV, turns the TV on oroff.

3 VCR/TV buttonDoes not function for this model.

4 SPEED buttonSelects the tape speed for recording SP,LP or SLP. During playback, the tapespeed is automatically selected (SP, LPor SLP). (✈P.16, P.20, P.21,P.22)SP, LP : For PAL signalSP, SLP : For NTSC signal

5 STILL/SLOW – buttonDuring a slow motion picture, adjust theplayback speed in the reverse direction.(✈P.19)

6 PLAY 3 / 5 buttonBefore using this button, press VCR orTV 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’smenus.

7 1 (Rewind) / 2 buttonBefore using this button, press VCR orTV to select your target component.• After pressing VCR:

– Rewinds the tape. Also, duringplayback, starts rapid reversevisual search. (✈P.16)

– Goes back to the previous menuscreen when using the menus.(✈P.13)

• For some PHILIPS TVs:After pressing TV, operates the TV’smenus.

Remote Control (For VR888/55 ONLY)

VCRTV

VCR/TV

QUICK PROGRAMMING

POWER

STILL/SLOW

EJECT

CHVOL

EXIT/STATUS

TIMER

JOG/SHTL

SKIP INDEX AUDIO/MUTE

MENU

- +

CBL / DBS

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

START STOP DATE

DBS DAILY

PLAYREW FF

OK

STOP

WEEKLY

REV

/OTRREC

FWD

-

+

-

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SPEED 0 CLEAR

3

1

2

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12

13

15

14

16

17

19

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28

26

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185

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SEARCH

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To insert the batteries:

1 Remove the battery compartment lidfrom the bottom of the remotecontrol.

2 Install two AA batteries —R6(SUM-3)/AA — matchingpolarity indicated inside the batterycompartment.

3 Replace the lid.

16 EJECT 0 buttonEjects the cassette. (✈P.16)

17 Number buttons(0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and9)Before using these buttons, press VCRor TV to select your target component.• Press to select a channel on the VCR

or TV.To select channels 1 to 9, press 0then the channel you want. Forexample, for channel 4, press 0 then4.

• Also used to programme the TimerRecordings. (✈P.20, P.21)

18 CLEAR buttonErases unwanted timer programmes.(✈P.20, P.21)

19 STILL/SLOW buttonStops 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 normalplayback.Activates slow motion picture whenpressed for more than 2 seconds duringplayback.

20 STILL/SLOW + buttonDuring a slow motion picture, adjust theplayback speed in the forward direction.(✈P.19)

21 ¡ (Fast forward) / 3/OKbuttonBefore using this button, press VCR orTV to select your target component.• After pressing VCR:

– Fast forward the tape. Also duringplayback, starts rapid forwardvisual search. (✈P.16)

– Selects the items on the menus orgoes to the next menu screen whenusing the menus. (✈P.13)

• For some PHILIPS TVs:After pressing TV, operates the TV’smenus.

22 MENU buttonBefore using this button, press VCR orTV 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’smain menu.

23 CH (channel) 5 / ∞ buttonBefore using this button, press VCR orTV.• After pressing VCR, changes the

channels on the VCR. Release at adesired channel.

• After pressing TV, changes thechannels on the TV. Release at adesired channel.

24 TIMER buttonDisplay the Timer Recording menu.(✈P.20, P.21)

25 AUDIO/MUTE buttonSelects sound output mode. (✈P.18)Turns off the TV sound.

26 INDEX 4 / ¢ buttonsLocates an index marked at thebeginning of every recording. (✈P.17)

27 REC (record)/OTR button• Start recording when pressed once.


hours long. When pressed more thanonce, the shut-off time increases in30-minute intervals. (✈P.17)

CAUTIONOn Battery ReplacementDo not mix old and new batteries.(Also never mix alkaline batterieswith manganese batteries.)

Note:This remote control and batteries aresupplied accessories.Check to make sure they are included.Also, check “Specifications” to see whatother accessories are included.

Note:The following buttons will light for 10seconds when you press one of them.• PLAY 3• STOP7• ¡ (Fast forward)• 1 (Rewind)• VOL (ume) 5/∞• CH (annel) 5/∞

28 Jog dialAdvances or reverses the picture frameby frame in the still picture mode.(✈P.19)

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Remote Control (For VR788/55)

VCRTV

VCR/TV POWER EJECT

CHVOL SKIP SEARCH

STILL/SLOW

EXIT/STATUS

START

DAILYDBS

SPEED CLEAR

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8

0

9

WEEKLY

STOP DATE

INDEX/OTR

TIMER

SLOW/FORWARDSLOW/BACK

MENU

- +

/OKPLAY

STOP

CBL / DBS

QUICK PROGRAMMING

-

+

-

+

REC AUDIO/MUTE

3

12

4

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Using this remote control tooperate other componentsYou can use this remote control tooperate most of the PHILIPS TVs.


9 EXIT/STATUS buttonBefore using this button, press VCR.• After pressing VCR:

– Displays the time counter, presenttime, channel number, andremaining tape length. (✈P.18)

– Exits from menu operations whenusing the menus. (✈P.13)

10 SPEED buttonSelects the tape speed for recording SP,LP, or SLP. During playback, the tapespeed is automatically selected (SP, LPor SLP). (✈P.16, P.20, P.21)SP, LP : For PAL signalSP, SLP : For NTSC signal

11 REC (record)/OTR button• Start recording when pressed once.


hours long. When pressed more thanonce, the shut-off time increases in30-minute intervals. (✈P.17)

12 TV buttonMakes the remote control ready foroperating the TV.

13 VCR buttonMakes the remote control ready foroperating the VCR.

14 EJECT 0 buttonEjects the cassette. (✈P.16)

15 CH (channel) 5 / ∞ buttonBefore using this button, press VCR orTV.• After pressing VCR, changes the

channels on the VCR. Release at adesired channel.

For some Philips TV only:• After pressing TV, changes the

channels on the TV. Release at adesired channel.

16 PLAY 3 / 5 buttonBefore using this button, press VCR.• After pressing VCR:

– Starts normal playback. (✈P.16)– Moves up the cursor when using


1 CBL/DBS buttonDoes not function for this model.

2 POWER buttonBefore using this button, press VCR orTV to select your target component.• After pressing VCR:

– Turns the VCR on or off.– Sets the VCR for an unattended

recording (timer recording) aftertimer settings are completed.(✈P.20, P.21)

(For some Philips TV only:)• After pressing TV, turns the TV on or

off.

3 VCR/TV buttonDoes not function for this model.

4 SKIP SEARCH buttonSkips playback for 30 seconds by timecounter reading.When pressed more than once up to 4times, the search time increase in 30-second intervals up to 2 minutes.(✈P.18)

5 VOL (volume) 55555 / ∞∞∞∞∞ buttonsFor some Philips TV only:Changes the TV volume.Release at desired volume.

6 STILL/SLOW buttonStops 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 normalplayback.Activates slow motion picture whenpressed for more than 2 seconds duringplayback.

7 1 (Rewind) / 2 buttonBefore using this button, press VCR.• After pressing VCR:

– Rewinds the tape. Also, duringplayback, starts rapid reversevisual search. (✈P.16)

– Goes back to the previous menuscreen when using the menus.(✈P.13)

8 SLOW/BACK – buttonDuring a slow motion picture, adjust theplayback speed in the reverse direction.(✈P.19)

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17 ¡ (Fast forward) / 3/OKbuttonBefore using this button, press VCR.• After pressing VCR:

– Fast forward the tape. Also duringplayback, starts rapid forwardvisual search. (✈P.16)

– Selects the items on the menus orgoes to the next menu screen whenusing the menus. (✈P.13)

18 STOP 7 / ∞∞∞∞∞ button• Stops the tape. (✈P.16)• Moves down the cursor when using


19 SLOW/FORWARD + buttonDuring a slow motion picture, adjust theplayback speed in the forward direction.(✈P.19)

20 MENU buttonBefore using this button, press VCR.• After pressing VCR, calls up the

main menu. (✈P.13)

21 TIMER buttonDisplay the Timer Recording menu.(✈P.20, P.21)

22 Number buttons(0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and9)Before using these buttons, press VCR.• Press to select a channel on the VCR.

To select channels 1 to 9, press 0then the channel you want. Forexample, for channel 4, press 0 then4.

• Also used to programme the TimerRecordings. (✈P.20, P.21)

23 CLEAR buttonErases unwanted timer programmes.(✈P.20, P.21)

24 AUDIO/MUTE buttonFor some Philips TV only:Turns off the TV sound.

25 INDEX 4 / ¢ buttonsLocates an index marked at thebeginning of every recording. (✈P.17)

To insert the batteries:

1 Remove the battery compartment lidfrom the bottom of the remotecontrol.

2 Install two AA batteries —R6(SUM-3)/AA — matchingpolarity indicated inside the batterycompartment.

3 Replace the lid.

Note:This remote control and batteries aresupplied accessories.Check to make sure they are included.Also, check “Specifications” to see whatother accessories are included.

CAUTIONOn Battery ReplacementDo not mix old and new batteries.(Also never mix alkaline batterieswith manganese batteries.)

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1 AC (alternating current)power cordConnect the AC power cord to an ACoutlet.

2 AUDIO IN (input) jackFor connecting to the audio output jackon another VCR or a portable videocamera. (✈P.22)

Rear Panel (For VR888/55 only)

5 VIDEO IN (input) jackFor connecting to the video output jackon another VCR or a portable videocamera. (✈P.22)

6 VIDEO OUT (output) jackFor connecting to the video input jackon a TV or another VCR. (✈P.10)

7 RF OUT (output) terminal (toTV)Use the supplied RF coaxial cable toconnect this terminal to the UHF/VHFinput terminal on the TV. (✈P.10)

3 AUDIO OUT (output) jackFor connecting to the audio input jackon a TV or another VCR. (✈P.10)

4 ANT. (antenna) IN (input)terminal (from Antenna)Connect your antenna or Cable to thisterminal. (✈P.10)

Rear Panel (For VR788/55 only)

3 ANT. (antenna) IN (input)terminal (from Antenna)Connect your antenna or Cable to thisterminal. (✈P.11)

4 RF OUT (output) terminal (toTV)Use the supplied RF coaxial cable toconnect this terminal to the UHF/VHFinput terminal on the TV. (✈P.11)

2 AV1 IN/OUT terminal(SCART)For connecting to the AV terminal onTV or another VCR. (✈P.11, P.23)

1 AC (alternating current)power cordConnect the AC power cord to an ACoutlet.

OUT ANT. IN

RF OUT

AV1. IN / OUT

1 2 3

4

1 4

75 6

2 3

ANT. IN

VIDEO

L

R

AUDIO (MONO)

IN OUT

RF OUT

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Rear PanelDisplay Window

3 (timer) indicatorLights up when the VCR is set for anunattended recording (timer recording).(✈P.20, P.21)

4 Speed indicatorIndicates the tape speed.SP – Standard PlayLP – Long PlaySLP – Super Long Play.

(For NTSC signal only)

1 Sound level indicatorIndicates the audio signal level.

2 Operation mode indicators‡‡‡‡‡: Lights up during recording.#####: Lights up during playback.*****: Lights up during a pause.

5 Audio mode indicatorIndicates audio output mode currentlyselected.NORM (normal):

Lights up when the monaural soundof the normal audio track is playedback. (✈P.18) :Lights up when a stereo programmeis played back.

6 (Cassette-in) indicatorLights up when there is a cassette in theVCR.

7 Digital clock/counter/Channel indicator• Normally the present time appears.• When a tape is inserted, the time

counter appears (and is reset to0:00:00).If you always rewind your tapescompletely, you can use this counterreading as an index to find where aprogramme starts.

• A channel number selected with theTV tuner built-in the VCR appears.When the external line input isselected:“L-F” appears for the front panelconnectors or “L-1” appears for therear panel connectors.

On-Screen Display

The following information (VCR operating status) appears on the TV screen. (✈P.18)

Current timeOperation modeReceiving broadcast

Sound output mode

Colour mode

Note on the displayed information• The time counter and remaining tape

length will not be correct when playingback an NTSC tape.

• When you playback a thin tape like an E-160 cassette tape or compact videocassette tape (VHS-C), the remainingtape length will flash.

• Even if “ON SCREEN MODE” is set to“OFF” Receiving broadcast and Indexno. displays will still appear.

Remaining tape length

Tape speedIndex no.

Time Counter

Channel no.

VCR

SP SLP

NORM-15dB

6

0

4

+8

4

1

32

5 6 7

STOP 15:00 STEREO CH 12

AUTO HIFI

REMAIN 10:59 INDEX -1SP 0:00:00

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GETTING CONNECTED UP

VCR to TV Connection (For VR888/55 only)

ConnectionDiagram

1 Disconnect the antenna or Cable from the TV and the ACpower 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 out-

lets.

Outdoor antenna Indoor antenna

Back of VCR

RF coaxial cable(supplied)

Back of TV

ANT. IN

RF OUT

CAUTIONDo not plug the AC power cords until allconnections are completed.

To watch a picture from this VCR on the TV, select UHF E36channel (video channel of this VCR when shipped from the factory).If you want to change video channel, see “Setting the Video Chan-nel” .(✈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 theTV, select the video input on the TV, to whichthis VCR is connected.

Back of VCR

Cable

To video and audioinput jacks

VHF

UHF

ANT. IN

VIDEO

L

R

AUDIO (MONO)

IN OUT

RF OUT

ANT. IN

VIDEO

L

R

AUDIO (MONO)

IN OUT

RF OUT

Back of TV

To VIDEO/AUDIOOUT jacks

Video cable

Audio cable

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VCR to TV Connection (For VR788/55 only)

ConnectionDiagram

1 Disconnect the antenna or Cable from the TV and the ACpower 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 out-

lets.

CAUTIONDo not plug the AC power cords until allconnections are completed.

To watch a picture from this VCR on the TV, select UHF E36channel (video channel of this VCR when shipped from the factory).If you want to change video channel, see “Setting the Video Chan-nel” .(✈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 theTV, select the correct video input on the TV,to which this VCR is connected.Use the appropriate SCART cable dependingon the TV’s AV terminal.

Outdoor antenna Indoor antenna

Back of VCR

RF coaxial cable(supplied)

Back of TV

RF OUT

VHF

UHF

OUT ANT. IN

RF OUT

AV1. IN / OUT

Cable

ANT. IN

Back of TVBack of VCR

To AV1 IN/OUT terminal

OUT ANT. IN

RF OUT

AV1. IN / OUT

To AVterminal

OUT

IN: (Not used)

SCART cable

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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 belowbefore 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.

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 ONLY4. 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.

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.

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 2above) on the TV.

TV system number starts flashing.

Test signal(two vertical white bars)

Channel number starts flashing.

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Menu Operations

Before operating the VCR, befamiliar with the menu operationsfirst because most of the featuresbuilt into the VCR can be availableonly on the menus.

1 Press VCR on the remote control.• When using the buttons on front

panel, skip this step.2 Press MENU

(or MENU/EXIT on thefront panel) todisplay themain menu screen.

3 Press 5 or ∞ (or CHANNEL 5/∞ on the front panel) to select adesired feature on the menu, thenpress OK/3.

4 When you select a feature, go tothe section in this manual andfollow the instructions describedthere.

To go back to the previous menuscreen, press 2.

To exit from the menu operations,press EXIT/STATUS (or MENU/EXIT on the front panel again).

Note:Menu operating buttons function onlywhen a menu is on the TV screen. Whenno menus is on the TV screen, theyfunction differently.

Operations hereafter are describedusing the buttons on the remotecontrol unless mentioned otherwise.The buttons on the front panel havingthe same (or nearly same) name orsame (or nearly same) mark functionexactly the same as those on the remotecontrol.

SELECT CHOOSE /OK

VCR SET UP TUNER SET UP INITIAL SET UP

TO END PUSH EXIT

4 Press 5 or ∞ toset the year, thenpress OK/3.• Each time you

press 5 or ∞, theset year changes by 1-year intervals. Ifyou hold the button, the set yearchanges rapidly.

5 Press EXIT/STATUS to exit fromthe menu operations.The following message appears onthe TV screen.

3 Select TV System1 Press OK/3.

The TV systemselecting menuappears on the TV.

2 Press 5 or ∞ toselect the appropriate TV system ofyour residential area.

B/G: For West Europe, ASEANcountries, Australia, NewZealand.

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.

4 Start Auto ProgrammingPress OK/3.Auto programming starts, and thefollowing message appears on the TV.

The local channels receivable in yourarea are automatically programmed inthe VCR tuner.• If “NO TV SIGNALS” appears on the TV

screen, the TV or an antenna is notconnected correctly. Check the connec-tion and press OK/3 again.

IMPORTANTThe setup and adjustment proce-dures explained hereafter are writtenunder the following conditions:• You have turned on the TV and

selected the video channel (orexternal video input).

• You have turned on the VCR.

Initial SetupFor the first time you turn on the VCRor finish video channel setting, theVCR automatically enters the InitialSetup mode unless you have set it.This mode asks you to set the follow-ing items:• Selecting the language.• Setting the clock.• Selecting the TV system.• Setting the channels.

Make sure....• Your VCR, TV, and antenna are

connected correctly.• The remote control operation mode

is set correctly for operating yourtarget component.– Press VCR to operate the VCR.– Press TV to operate the TV.

1 Select the Language1 Press POWER

if necessary.2 Press 5 or ∞ to

select either“ENGLISH,”“ ” (Chinese),or “ ” (Russian) whicheveryou want to use on the TV screen.

2 Set Clock1 Press OK/3.

The clock settingmenu appears.

2 Press 5 or ∞ toset the time, thenpress OK/3.• Each time you press 5 or ∞, the set

time changes by 1-minute intervals. Ifyou hold the button, the set timechanges by 30-minute intervals.

3 Press 5 or ∞ to set the month andday, then press OK/3.• Each time you press 5 or ∞, the set

date changes by 1-day intervals. If youhold the button, the set date changes by15-day intervals.

To be continued on the next page

CONNECT ANTENNA OR CABLETO VCR

THEN PUSH /OK KEY

OR...FOR PLAY ONLY–PUSH STOP

AUTO CH.SET PROCEEDING

PLEASE WAIT

START FINISH

TIME 15 : 25

DATE 21/06/98 TO SET PUSH THEN /OKTO END PUSH EXIT

SELECT CHOOSE /OK SYS COUNTRY B/G W.EUR. ASEAN AUST. NZ D/K CHINA RUS. E.EUR. I HK S.AF. UK M USA CAN. MEX. JPN LATIN AM. KOR. TWN PHIL.TO END PUSH EXIT

SELECT

ENGLISH

MAKE SELECTION ORPUSH /OK TO CONTINUE

TIME - - : - -

DATE 01/01/98 TO SET PUSH THEN /OKTO END PUSH EXIT

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When the auto programming iscompletedThe following message appears on theTV, and the lowest channel will betuned in.

Now you have finished the initial set upprocedure.

If you stop the initial setup procedure whileit is proceeding:The VCR enters the initial setup mode againthe next time your turn on the VCR.

Initial setup will not start in the followingcases:• If there is a tape inserted.• If any one of the initial setup procedures

is finished manually.

To reset the clock manuallyYou can also reset or correct the clockmanually.

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 “SETCLOCK” then press OK/3.

5 Press 5 or ∞ to set the time, thenpress OK/3.• Each time you press 5 or ∞, the set

time changes by 1-minute intervals. Ifyou hold the button, the set timechanges by 30-minute intervals.

6 Press 5 or ∞ to set the month andday, then press OK/3.• Each time you press 5 or ∞, the set

date changes by 1-day intervals. If youhold the button, the set date changes by15-day intervals.

7 Press 5 or ∞ to set the year, thenpress OK/3.• Each time you press 5 or ∞, the set

year changes by 1-year intervals. Ifyou hold the button, the set yearchanges rapidly.

8 Press EXIT/STATUS to exit fromthe menu operations.

Note:If a power failure occurs, clock will lose itssetting.

AUTO CH.SET COMPLETED

To change the languagemanuallyYou can also change the languagemanually.

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 languageon the TV screen.Each time you press the button, thelanguage changes as follows:

=English= =


If you want to deleteunwanted channelsYou can delete channels manually.After you have deleted the channels,they will be not selected by pressingCH 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

select “CHANG-ING TUNER SETUP” then pressOK/3.The programmedchannel information list appears withthe settings of the tuned channelflashing. (You can also watch thepicture of the tuned channel since thelist and the picture alternates on theTV.)

5 Press 5 or ∞ until an unwantedchannel setting flashes.

6 Press CLEAR to delete the unwantedchannel.

• If you have accidentally deleted achannel, press 2.

7 Repeat steps 5 and 6 until you deleteall unwanted channels.


If you want to exchange thechannel positionsYou can also replace the channelposition numbers.

EX. Replace channel 9 and channel 3

1 Press VCR.2 Press MENU.

SETTING UP (CONTINUED)

3 Press 5 or ∞ to select “TUNER SETUP” then press OK/3.

4 Press 5 or ∞ to select “CHANGINGTUNER SET UP” then press OK/3.

5 Press 5 or ∞ until information forchannel 3 flashes.

6 Press OK/3 once.Only channel indication for channel3 starts flashing.

7 Press 0 then 9.The channel settings for channel 3and 9 are exchanged.

• If you have accidentally deleted achannel, 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 clearYou need to fine-tune this particularchannel.

EX. Fine-tune channel 3


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 forchannel 3 starts flashing.

7 Press 5 or ∞ to fine-tune the stationuntil you get the best possiblepicture.

8 Press OK/3 to store the setting.9 Press EXIT/STATUS to exit from

the menu operations.

If no sound comes outYou need to change the TV system forthis particular channel.

EX. Change the TV system forchannel 3


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 forchannel 3 starts flashing.

7 Press 5 or ∞ to select the appropri-ate TV system [(BG, DK, I ) for VR788/55 and (BG, DK, I, M ) forVR888/55] so that sound comes out.

8 Press OK/3 to store the setting.

CH FRQ SYS CH FRQ SYS 01 150 BG 07 229 BG 02 165 BG 08 237 BG 03 195 BG 09 355 BG 04 205 BG 10 365 BG 05 213 BG 11 374 BG 06 221 BG 12 384 BG SELECT=5∞ DELETE=CLEARTO CHANGE CH PUSH 3/OKTO END PUSH EXIT

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If you need to do the autoprogramming againIf you move to another place, you mayneed to tune the VCR tuner again foryour new residential area.


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 appropri-

ate TV system [(BG, DK, I ) for VR788/55 and (BG, DK, I, M ) forVR888/55] of your residential area.

6 Press OK/3.Auto programming starts.When it ends, programmed channels,frequencies, and TV systems areshown on the display.


Manual Channel SettingWhen you want to do channel settingmanually, follow this procedure.

1 Select Tuner Set Up Mode1 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 “CHANGINGTUNER SET UP” then press OK/3.The programmed channel informa-tion list appears with the settings ofthe tuned channel flashing. (You canalso watch the picture of the tunedchannel since the list and the picturealternates on the TV.)

Selecting Colour Mode

Before using the VCR, you need to setthe colour mode both for recording andplayback.

Press COLOUR MODE on the frontpanel to change the colour system.

For recording:AUTO: Normally select this mode.

The colour system isautomatically detected.

NTSC3.58: Select this mode if“AUTO” does not work wellwhen recording the NTSCsignals. (For playback on anNTSC TV)

NTSC4.43: Select this mode if“AUTO” does not work wellwhen recording the NTSCsignals on the PAL TV. (Forplayback on a PAL TV)

PAL: Select this mode if “AUTO”does not work well whenrecording the PAL signals.

MESECAM: Select this mode if“AUTO” does not work wellwhen recording the SECAMsignals.

For playback:AUTO: Normally select this mode.

When you watch a PAL,NTSC or MESECAM tape,the colour system isautomatically detected.

NTSC3.58: Select this mode whenyou watch an NTSC3.58tape on an NTSC TV.

NTSC4.43: Select this mode whenyou watch an NTSC4.43tape on a PAL TV.

NTSC=====PAL TV: Select this modewhen you watch anNTSC3.58 tape on a PALTV.

PAL: Select this mode if “AUTO”does not work well whenplaying back a PAL tape.

MESECAM: Select this mode if“AUTO” does not work wellwhen playing back aMESECAM tape.

When playing back an NTSC tape with“AUTO” mode selectedThe tape is played back using “NTSC3.58”mode.

2 Select Station1 Press 5 or ∞ until

an open channel inwhich you want tostore a newchannel startsflashing then press OK/3.

2 Press 5 or ∞ to select the searchstarting band.

VHF L: Starts searching from theVHF L band.

VHF H: Starts searching from theVHF H band.

UHF: Starts searching from theUHF band.

3 Press OK/3.Searching starts, and when a stationis tuned in, searching stops and thetuned frequency is shown on the TV.Then the following menu appears.

3 Store ChannelPress 5 or ∞ to select “STORECHANNEL” then press OK/3.The programmed channel informationlist appears again with the settings ofthe newly tuned channel flashing.• If you do not want to store this station,

select “CONTINUE SEARCH” thenpress OK/3, searching starts again.

4 Finish SettingPress EXIT/STATUS.

SELECT CHOOSE /OK

VHF L VHF H UHF

TO END PUSH EXIT

SELECT CHOOSE /OK

STORE CHANNEL CONTINUE SEARCH

TO END PUSH EXIT

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Playback

Make sure....• Your VCR, TV, and antenna are



• The correct colour mode is selected.(✈P.15)

• To select the monitor sound, see“Selecting Monitor Sound.” (✈P.18)

1 On TV1 Turn on the TV.2 Select the video channel (or external

video input).

2 On VCRInsert 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 PlaybackPress PLAY 3.• When you want to play back the same

tape repeatedly, press and hold PLAY 3for more than 5 seconds. (See “Repeatplayback” on page 17.)

To rapidly locate a particularscenePress FF ¡ or REW 1 duringplayback. (No sound comes out.)To resume playback, press PLAY 3again.• If FF ¡ or REW 1 is held down for

more than 2 seconds, simply releasing itwill cancel the search.

To stop playbackPress STOP 7.

To rewind the tapePress REW 1 or turn the shuttle ringon the front panel counterclockwise(For VR888/55 ONLY) when the tapeis not running.

To fast forward the tapePress FF ¡ or turn the shuttle ring onthe front panel clockwise (For VR888/55 ONLY) when the tape is notrunning.

3 Select Tape SpeedPress SPEED until the desired tapespeed SP, LP, or SLP appears on thedisplay.SP, LP : For PAL signalSP, SLP: For NTSC signal

4 Select a ChannelPress CH 5 / ∞ or Number buttons toselect the channel to record.

5 Start RecordingPress REC/OTR ¶.

To pause recordingPress STILL/SLOW briefly (orSTILL/PAUSE 8 on the front panel).To resume recording, press the samebutton again.

To stop recordingPress STOP 7.

To watch another TVprogramme while recordingSelect a different channel you want towatch on the TV.

You can watch the programme of theselected channel on the TV, withoutaffecting recording on the VCR.

Erase protectionCassettes have the record tab to ensurethat recordings are not accidentallyerased.

To prevent accidental erasure:Break off the record tab with ascrewdriver.

To record again:Cover the opening with adhesive tape.

To eject the tapePress EJECT 0.

To turn off the VCRPress POWER.

When playing back an NTSC tape on aPAL TV• Some TVs shrink the picture vertically

and place black bars at the top and thebottom of the TV screen.

• The time counter and remaining tapelength will not be correct.

Recording

When using this VCR, an index mark isalways marked at the beginning ofevery recording. This index marksmake it easier for you to search for thebeginning of the recordings (see “IndexSearch” ). (✈P.17)

Make sure....• The record tab on the cassette is not

removed.• Your VCR, TV, and antenna are



• The correct colour mode is selected.(✈P.15)


video input).

2 On VCRInsert a cassette with the record tab inplace.The VCR turns on.• If a cassette is already in the VCR, turn

on the VCR.

To rewind the tape, press REW 1or turn the shuttle ring on the frontpanel counterclockwise (For VR888/55ONLY) .

BASIC OPERATIONS

Adhesive tape

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.....

OTR(0:30) CH12

SP

Index Search

You can locate an index marked at thebeginning of each recording on a taperecorded on this VCR (or an indexedtape).

Press INDEX ¢ or INDEX 4repeatedly until the appropriate numberis displayed on the TV screen beforestarting 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 manyindex marks ahead of or behind thatrecording you want is from the tape’scurrent position.

• Up to ±9th index mark from the currentposition on the tape can be located.

Automatic Operations

Auto playbackWhen a tape is inserted, the VCR turnson. If the record tab is removed,playback begins.

Repeat playbackWhen you press and hold PLAY 3 formore than 5 seconds, you can play backthe same tape repeatedly (50 times).When the tape runs to its end, the VCRautomatically rewinds the tape, andstarts playback.

Auto rewindWhen a tape reaches its end duringplayback, fast forwarding, or manualrecording, the VCR rewinds the tapeand stops.

Memory rewind power offWhen you press POWER duringrewinding, the VCR turns off afterrewinding is completed.

Eject cassetteYou can eject the tape simply bypressing EJECT 0 even while theVCR is turned off.When you press EJECT 0, the VCRautomatically turns on, ejects the tape,then turns off.

One Touch Recording (OTR)

The OTR function lets you quicklyspecify how long you want a recordingto continue. You do not have toprogramme the timer.

Make sure....• The record tab on the cassette is not

removed.• Your VCR, TV, and antenna are




video input).

2 On VCRInsert a cassette with the record tab inplace.The VCR turns on.• If a cassette is already in the VCR, turn

on the VCR.

To rewind the tape, press REW 1or turn the shuttle ring on the frontpanel counterclockwise (For VR888/55ONLY) .

3 Select ChannelPress CH 5 / ∞ or Number buttons toselect the channel to record.

4 Start OTRPress REC/OTR ¶ twice.Recording starts immediately, and the‡ (Record) indicator lights up on thedisplay.

This indicates that theVCR willautomatically shut offafter 30 minutes ofrecording.

5 Select Recording LengthPress REC/OTR ¶ repeatedly until thedesired recording length appears.Each time you press the button,recording length increases in 30-minuteintervals.

=0:30=1:00=1:30 8:30=9:00

REC (Normal recording)+++++

To check time remainingduring an OTRPress EXIT/STATUS.

To change the recordinglength during an OTRPress REC/OTR ¶ until the desiredlength appears.

To cancel an OTRPress STOP 7 to stop recording beforethe preset recording length is reached.If you want to cancel the OTR modebut continue recording, press REC/OTR ¶ several times until “OTR”changes to “REC” on the TV screen.

Notes on the indications on the displaywhile an OTR operation• During recording, the displayed time

counts down. When “0:00” is reached,recording stops and the VCR turns offautomatically.

• If an OTR is engaged during pause, thedisplayed time counts down normally, butrecording does not begin until you cancelthe pause.

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ADVANCED OPERATIONS

Selecting Monitor Sound

This VCR can receive and recordstereo and bilingual programmes.including the NICAM broadcasts (forVR888/55 ONLY).

If you want to change the sound youlisten to while playing back a HiFistereo or bilingual tape, press VCRthen press AUDIO/MUTE repeatedly.Each time you press the button, thesound changes as follows:

HiFi stereo = HiFi left channel =HiFi right channel = Monaural soundon normal audio track = Mixed (HiFistereo sound + normal audio)

HIFI:Normally select this mode.You can play back a HiFi tape in HiFistereo mode, and monaural tape inmonaural mode.

HIFI L:Select this mode when you want toplay back the sound recorded on HiFileft channel (usually main language)of a bilingual programme.

HIFI R:Select this mode when you want toplay back the sound recorded on HiFiright channel (usually sub-language)of a bilingual programme.

NORMAL MONO:Select this mode when you want toplay back the sound recorded on thenormal audio track of the tape.

HIFI+NORMAL:Select this mode when you want toplay back a mixed sound of the HiFitracks and the normal audio track.

Notes:• The connections described in “VCR to AV

TV Connection” (✈P.10, P.11) arerequired for HiFi stereo playback.

• Make sure that the correct playbackcolour system is selected. (✈P.15)

When using the menu toselect monitor soundNormally you do not need to use thismenu to select monitor sound.When you select monitor sound bypressing AUDIO/MUTE, this menu isautomatically set correctly.

1 Press VCR.2 Press MENU.3 Press 5 or ∞ to

select “VCR SETUP” then press 3.

4 Press 5 or ∞ toselect “AUDIO OUT” .Press OK/3 to select the sound.


Using On-Screen Display

You can display the VCR operatingstatus on the TV screen.For the information about what you cansee on the TV screen, see page 9.

1 Select VCR Set Up Mode1 Press VCR.2 Press MENU.3 Press 5 or ∞ to

select “VCR SETUP” then pressOK/3.The VCR Set Up menu appears.

2 Select On-Screen Mode1 Press 5 or ∞ to select “ON

SCREEN MODE.”2 Press OK/3.

Each time you press the button, thesetting changes.

ON:When you press a tape runningbutton (Stop, Play, etc.), the VCRstatus appears for 5 seconds.

COUNTER:When you press a tape runningbutton, the VCR operating statusappears for 5 seconds.After 5 seconds, the VCR statusdisappears except the time counter.

OFF:The VCR operating status does notappear even if you press a taperunning button.


To display the VCR status on the TVscreen manually, press EXIT/STATUS. The VCR status appears forabout 5 seconds.• If “ON SCREEN MODE” is set to

“OFF,” no VCR status appears thoughyou press EXIT/STATUS.

SELECT CHOOSE /OK

ON SCREEN MODE ON TIMER REC SPEED MANUAL PICTURE NORMAL AUDIO OUT HIFI

TO END PUSH EXIT

SELECT CHOOSE /OK


TO END PUSH EXIT

SELECT CHOOSE /OK


TO END PUSH EXIT

Picture Control

To get a better picture when viewingtapes with noise such as rental tapes.

1 Select VCR Set Up Mode1 Press VCR.2 Press MENU.3 Press 5 or ∞ to

select “VCR SETUP” then pressOK/3.The VCR Set Up menu appears.

2 Select Picture Control Mode1 Press 5 or ∞ to select “PICTURE.”2 Press OK/3.


NORMAL:Select this when you play back atape with no picture adjustments.

ENHANCER:Select this when you want to makea playback picture softer.

INCREDIBLE:Select this when you want to makea playback picture sharper.


Special Effect PlaybacksAre you familiar with tape playback?If so, you are ready to enjoy the specialeffect playback features describedbelow.

To skip playback for a certainperiodPress SKIP SEARCH during playbackto search forward for 30 seconds by thetime counter reading.Each time you press the button, thesearch time increases as follows:

30=60=90=120 sec.

The VCR automatically resumesnormal playback after searching for thespecified period.

To view a still picturePress STILL/SLOW briefly (orSTILL/PAUSE 8 on the front panel)during playback.Playback is freezed and a still pictureappears.

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To advance a still picture:Press STILL/SLOW or STILL/PAUSE 8 again. Each time a button ispressed, a still picture advance oneframe. 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 (orreverse) a still picture frame byframe, while the JOG/SHTL buttonlights up.

To resume playback, press PLAY 3.

To view a slow motion picturePress STILL/SLOW (or STILL/PAUSE 8 on the front panel) for morethan 2 seconds during playback.

To decrease the slow motion speed(and reverse the slow motionplayback), press SLOW/BACK – (ForVR788/55) or press STILL/SLOW –(For VR888/55).

To increase the slow motion speed(and forward the slow motionplayback), press SLOW/FORWARD+(For VR788/55) or press STILL/SLOW + (For VR888/55).

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 VCRautomatically stops to protect the tapeand video heads.

• During special effect playbacks, somenoise bars will appear on the TV screen.

Local TV (or Cable)Stations

Local TV (or Cable)Stations

SHOWVIEW GuideChannel No.

You can easily find out this number bychecking the TV programme list ofyour local newspaper or TV guidemagazine.Simply entering the programme’sSHOWVIEW using the remote controlwill make the VCR record the pro-gramme.

Before using SHOWVIEW for the firsttime, you need to set the guide channelnumber for each local channel number.The local channel number (USERCH) is the number you select on theTV or VCR to watch a programme,while the guide channel number is theone assigned to that local channel andyou can also find it in the TV pro-gramme list of your local newspaper orTV guide magazine.

Make sure....• You can use the tables below to note

your local TV (or Cable) channelnumbers and their guide channelnumbers.

1 Select VCR Set Up Mode1 Press MENU.2 Press 5 or ∞ to

select “INITIALSET UP” thenpress OK/3.

2 Set Guide Channels1 Press 5 or ∞ to

select “GUIDECHANNEL SETUP” then pressOK/3.

2 Press CH 5/∞ orNumber buttons to enter guidechannel number (GUIDE CH) thenpress OK/3.

• For example, for guide channel number 9,press 0, 9.

Tracking AdjustmentsAuto trackingEach time a tape is inserted, autotracking starts working andcontinuously analyses the signal toadjust for optimum picture qualityduring playback. So, there is no needfor you to minimize noises in mosttapes during playback.

Manual tracking• During normal playback:

If auto tracking cannot eliminatenoises well during playback, pressCHANNEL 5 or ∞.

• During a slow motion picture:Press CHANNEL 5 or ∞ tominimize noises in the slow motionpicture.

• During a still picture:Press CHANNEL 5 or ∞ to reducejitter in the still picture.

To cancel manual tracking, stop thetape, eject the tape, then re-insert it.

SHOWVIEW Set Up(FOR VR888/55 ONLY)

You can simplify the programmingmethod of timer recording by usingSHOWVIEW. Whenever you want torecord a TV program, all you need todo is to find out the programme’sSHOWVIEW number.

SHOWVIEW GuideChannel No.

Local (USER)Channel No.

Local (USER)Channel No.

SELECT CHOOSE /OK

SET CLOCK LANGUAGE ENGLISH GUIDE CHANNEL SET UP

TO END PUSH EXIT

GUIDE CHANNEL SET UP GUIDE CH USER CH 254 -- 255 01 01 02 02 03 03 04 SELECT OR ENTER GUIDE CH. NO. THEN PUSH /OK. TO END PUSH EXIT

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Always enter “0”before any singlenumber entries.

3 Press CH 5/∞ orNumber buttons toenter 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 untilyou set the guide channel for all thereceivable local channels.


To correct a user channel numberand/or a guide channel number,repeat the same procedures explainedabove. This time, enter the correct userchannel number and/or the correctguide channel number.

ADVANCED OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)

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 Select Recording TypeIf you want to record the sameprogramme daily, press DAILY(Number button 8).The VCR will record a TV programmeevery day (Monday through Friday) atthe same time and length. (DailyRecording)

If you want to record the sameprogramme weekly, press WEEKLY(Number button 9).The VCR will record a TV programmeonce a week at the same day, time, andlength. (Weekly Recording)If you want to cancel the currentlyset programme, press CLEAR.

4 Select Tape SpeedPress SPEED.• Each time you press

the button, the tapespeed alternatesbetween “SP”, “LP”,or “SLP”.SP, LP : For PAL signalSP, SLP : For NTSC signal

• To change the stop time, press STOP +/–(number 2 or 5 button).

5 Confirm ProgrammePress EXIT/STATUS.“PROGRAM WAS COMPLETED”appears on the TV screen.After 5 seconds, the above messagedisappears, and the normal TV pictureresumes. The (timer) indicatorlights up on the display.• If “PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED”

appears, try again from step 1.• If “PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED

CLASH” appears, the timer recordingyou just programmed overlaps anothertimer recording. The timer recording youjust programmed will not take place. Thetimer recording menu will reappear.

If you want to store otherprogrammes, repeat steps 1 to 5.

6 Finish the SettingsPress POWER to turn off the VCR.The VCR must be turned off for a timerrecording to take place. If you forget toturn off the VCR, “PLEASE TURNOFF VCR FOR TIMERRECORDING” flashes on your TVscreen two minutes before a timerrecording starts. To remove themessage, press the CLEAR button.

Timer Recording UsingSHOWVIEW FOR VR888/55 ONLY

By entering the SHOWVIEW numberfor a particular TV programme, youcan easily programme a timerrecording.

1 Select SHOWVIEW Mode1 Press VCR.2 Press TIMER.3 Press 5 or ∞ to

select “G-CODE/SHOWVIEW”then press OK/3.The G-CODE/SHOWVIEW entrymenu appears on the TV screen.

2 Enter SHOWVIEW Code1 Press Number

buttons to enter theSHOWVIEWnumber assigned tothe TV programmeyou want to record.

2 Press OK/3.• If “ERROR-RE-ENTER CODE” appears

on the TV, you have entered an incorrectSHOWVIEW number. If this happens,press CLEAR to erase the number, thenenter the correct number.

• If the guide channel has not yet been set,THE GUIDE CHANNEL SET UP menuwill appear.Input the number of the channel on whichthe broadcast for the SHOWVIEWnumber is received on the VCR, thenpress OK/3 and programme screenappears.

G-CODE/SHOWVIEW PROG. CODE

TO END PUSH EXIT

G-CODE/SHOWVIEW PROG. CODE 123

TO SET PUSH /OKTO CORRECT PUSH CLEARTO END PUSH EXIT

ONE TIME PROGRAM PROGRAM 1 CHANNEL+/– START +/– 08 : 30 STOP +/– 09 : 30 REC SPEED LP DATE +/– 07/04/98 FRIDAYSET DAILY=8 OR WEEKLY=9TO END PUSH EXIT

12

Timer RecordingTo record while you’re away, follow step1 — 10 below. For each programme youset, the VCR will turn on, start recording,and turn off automatically. You can storeup to 8 programmes.

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 mustnot be removed.

• The remote control operation modeis set correctly for operating yourtarget component.– Press VCR to operate the VCR.– Press TV to operate the TV.

FOR EACH STEP BELOW, YOUNEED TO FINISH WITHIN 60SECONDS; OTHERWISE,PROGRAMMING WILL HAVE TOBE RESTARTED FROM STEP 1.

1 Select Timer ModePress TIMER.The Timer Recording menu appears.

2 Select Programme mode1 Press 5 or ∞ to

select “QUICKPROGRAMMING”then press OK/3.The QuickProgramming menu appears.• If you have already made 8

programmes, “ALL PROGRAMS INUSE” appears and goes back to theTimer Recording menu. If thishappens, delete unwanted programmes.(✈P.21)

3 Select ChannelPress CH 5 or ∞ toenter the TV channel.• To record from

external line input,press CH 5 or ∞until “A/V REAR” or“A/V FRONT” appears.

After a timer recording has takenplacePress POWER to turn on the VCR.You can operate your VCR normally.

To stop a started timer recordingPress POWER.Recording stops and the VCR turns off.If it is a Daily or Weekly Recording,future recordings will be carried out asprogrammed.

To check or erase the programmesSee page 21.

ONE TIME PROGRAM PROGRAM 1 CHANNEL+/– START +/– – –:– – STOP +/– – –:– – REC SPEED SP DATE +/– – –/– –/– – SET DAILY=8 OR WEEKLY=9TO END PUSH EXIT

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ONE TIME PROGRAM PROGRAM 1 CHANNEL+/– START +/– – –:– – STOP +/– – –:– – REC SPEED SP DATE +/– – –/– –/– – SET DAILY=8 OR WEEKLY=9TO END PUSH EXIT

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2 Press VCR.3 Press TIMER.4 Press 5 or ∞ to

select“PROGRAMREVIEW” thenpress OK/3.The list of the timer recordingprogrammes appears.

5 Press OK/3 repeatedly to view themore detailed programme informa-tion.• When you press the button for the first

time, the detailed programmeinformation forProgramme 1appears. Bypressing this buttonrepeatedly, you canreview the detailedinformation of all other programmes.

6 If you want to change theprogramme setting shown on theTV screen, press the followingbuttons: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 theprogramme setting shown on theTV screen, press CLEAR. Thedetailed information of the nextprogramme appears.


Note:This function does not work for OTR (OneTouch Recording).

How to see the programme list

1 Programme numbers2 Preset channel numbers3 Start time4 Stop time5 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 insteadof the start date.

• If the programme has workedonce for the Weekly recording,the day of the week (in thisexample, “MON”) will be showninstead of the start date.

4 Select Start TimePress START + or –(Number button 1 or 4).• Each time you press

the button, the settime changes by 1-minute intervals. If you hold the button,the set time changes by 30-minuteintervals.

5 Select Stop TimePress STOP + or –(Number button 2 or 5).• Each time you press

the button, the settime changes by 1-minute intervals. Ifyou hold the button, the set time changesby 30-minute intervals.

6 Select Tape SpeedPress SPEED.• Each time you press

the button, the tapespeed alternatesbetween “SP”, “LP”,and “SLP”.SP, LP : For PAL signalSP, SLP : For NTSC signal

7 Select Start DatePress DATE + or –(Number button 3 or 6).• The year and day of

the week is displayedautomatically.

8 Select Recording TypeIf you want to record the sameprogramme daily, press DAILY(Number button 8).The VCR will record a TV programmeevery day (Monday through Friday) atthe same time and length (DailyRecording).

If you want to record the sameprogramme weekly, press WEEKLY(Number button 9).The VCR will record a TV programmeonce a week at the same day, time, andlength (Weekly Recording).

If you want to cancel the currentlyset programme, press CLEAR.

9 Confirm ProgrammePress EXIT/STATUS.“PROGRAM WAS COMPLETED”appears on the TV screen.After 5 seconds, the above messagedisappears, and the normal TV picture

ONE TIME PROGRAM PROGRAM 1 CHANNEL+/– START +/– 08 : 30 STOP +/– – –:– – REC SPEED SP DATE +/– 07/04/98 SET DAILY=8 OR WEEKLY=9TO END PUSH EXIT

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ONE TIME PROGRAM PROGRAM 1 CHANNEL+/– START +/– 08 : 30 STOP +/– 09 : 30 REC SPEED SP DATE +/– 07/04/98 SET DAILY=8 OR WEEKLY=9TO END PUSH EXIT

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resumes. The (Timer) indicatorlights up on the display.• If “PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED”

appears, try again from step 1.• If “PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED

CLASH” appears, the timer recordingyou just programmed overlaps anothertimer recording. The timer recording youjust programmed will not take place. Thetimer recording menu will reappear.

If you want to store otherprogrammes, repeat steps 1 to 9.

10 Finish SettingsPress POWER to turn off the VCR.The VCR must be turned off for a timerrecording to take place. If you forget toturn off the VCR, “PLEASE TURNOFF VCR FOR TIMERRECORDING” flashes on your TVscreen two minutes before a timerrecording starts. To remove themessage, press the CLEAR button.

After a timer recording hastaken placePress POWER to turn on the VCR.You can operate your VCR normally.

To stop a started timer recordingPress POWER.Recording stops and the VCR turns off.If it is a Daily or Weekly Recording,future recordings will be carried out asprogrammed.

Useful function for TimerRecording: Auto Tape SpeedWith this function activated, the VCRcan change the tape speed and recordthe programme in SLP or LP modeunless enough tape remains forrecording 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.


AUTO:Select this to allow the VCR tochange the tape speed from SP toSLP or LP when there is notenough tape length remaining.

MANUAL:Select this not to allow the VCR tochange the tape speed.


To check, edit or erase the programmes1 Turn on the VCR and TV.


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ONE TIME PROGRAM PROGRAM 1 CHANNEL+/– START +/– 08 : 30 STOP +/– 09 : 30 REC SPEED LP DATE +/– 07/04/98 SET DAILY=8 OR WEEKLY=9TO END PUSH EXIT

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PR CH START STOP DATE1 L–F 08:00 10:00 D07/042 L–1 10:00 10:45 MON3 10 11:30 01:00 DAILY4 45 15:00 15:15 W09/045678NEXT= END=EXIT

PR CH START STOP DATE1 12 08:30 09:30 D07/042 13 10:00 10:45 MON3 10 11:30 01:00 DAILY4 45 15:00 15:15 W09/045678NEXT= END=EXIT

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ADVANCED OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)

Tape Duplication (For VR888/55 only)

1 Connect the recording VCR (this VCR) and the playingVCR.

2 Connect the recording VCR (this VCR) to the TV.

ConnectionDiagram

Dubbing from any VHS VCR (or videocamera) to another is simple.Explanations on this page uses thisVCR as the recording VCR.Refer also to the manual supplied withthe other VCR (for playback).

• You can also use the AUDIO/VIDEOinput jacks on the front panel toconnect another VCR or videocamera.

• The remote control operation modeis set correctly for operating yourtarget component.– Press VCR to operate the VCR.– Press TV to operate the TV.

Recording VCR (this VCR)

1 At VCRsInsert a source tape in the playing VCRand 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 STOPbutton.

2 At TVTurn the channel on the TV to yourvideo channel.

3 Select Line InputPress CH 5 or ∞, pointing the remotecontrol at this VCR, to select theexternal line input.• For rear jacks,

Select “L-1” on the display panel.• For front jacks,

Select “L-F” on the display panel.

To RF OUT

Playing VCR

4 Select Tape SpeedPress SPEED, pointing the remotecontrol at this VCR, until the desiredtape speed (SP, LP, or SLP) appears onthe display.SP, LP : For PAL signalSP, SLP : For NTSC signal

5 Play Back TapePress the PLAY button on the playingVCR.

6 Record (Copy) TapePress REC/OTR, pointing the remotecontrol at this VCR.

Remember: press the buttons in steps 5and 6 simultaneously to avoid missingany of the recording.

TV

From Audio output to AUDIO IN

From Video output to VIDEO IN

ANT. IN

VIDEO

L

R

AUDIO (MONO)

IN OUT

RF OUT

ANT. IN

VIDEO

L

R

AUDIO (MONO)

IN OUT

RF OUT

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OUT ANT. IN

RF OUT

AV1. IN / OUT

OUT ANT. IN

RF OUT

AV1. IN / OUT

1 Connect the recording VCR (this VCR) and the playingVCR.

2 Connect the recording VCR (this VCR) to the TV.

ConnectionDiagram

Dubbing from any VHS VCR (or videocamera) to another is simple.Explanations on this page uses thisVCR as the recording VCR.Refer also to the manual supplied withthe other VCR (for playback).

You can also use the AUDIO/VIDEOinput jacks on the front panel toconnect another VCR or video camerausing the audio/video cable (RCA pin-type).

Make sure....• Use the appropriate SCART cable

depending on the other VCR’s AVterminal.

1 At VCRsInsert a source tape in the playing VCRand 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 STOPbutton.

2 At TVTurn the channel on the TV to yourvideo channel.

3 Select Line InputPress CH 5 or ∞, pointing the remotecontrol at this VCR, to select theexternal line input.• For rear jacks,

Select “L-1” on the display panel.• For front jacks,

Select “L-F” on the display panel.

Tape Duplication (For VR788/55 only)

POWER

COLOURMODE

STILL/PAUSE

VIDEO AUDIOL R

To videooutput

To audiooutput

4 Select Tape SpeedPress SPEED, pointing the remotecontrol at this VCR, until the desiredtape speed (SP, LP, or SLP) appears onthe display.SP, LP : For PAL signalSP, SLP : For NTSC signal

5 Play Back TapePress the PLAY button on the playbackVCR.

6 Record (Copy) TapePress REC/OTR (¶), pointing theremote control at this VCR.

Remember: press the buttons in steps 5and 6 simultaneously to avoid missingany of the recording.

Playback VCR Recording VCR (this VCR)

To AV1 IN/OUT terminal To AV1 IN/OUT terminal

SCART cable

To RF OUT

TV

IN

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OPERATING OTHER MANUFACTURERS’ TVYou can use this remote control tooperate your TV, not only PHILIPS TVbut also other manufacturers’ TVslisted below.You first need to set the manufacturer’scode.

Note:Though this remote control can operate mostof the PHILIPS TVs as well as many othermanufacturers’, some of the TVs will notoperate or some functions available on theTVs will not work with this remote control.

1 Set Code1 Press and hold TV.2 Press two Number buttons for the

manufacturer’s code number of yourTV, 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.

2 Confirm SettingPress POWER, pointing the remotecontrol at the TV.If the TV turns on or off, your setting iscompleted.If not, repeat steps above, using anothercode.

After replacing the batteriesYou need to reset the manufacturer’s codeagain.

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

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Check the following points once again if you are having some difficulties with your VCR.

IMPORTANTPeriodic maintenance is required in order to maintain the VCR’s continuous excellent performance. After a period of timethe video heads will require replacement. If cleaning or replacement of the video heads is required, this service should beperformed at an authorized video system service center.

Correction• Check that the AC power cord is correctly connected to

an AC outlet.• Check that the VCR is turned on.

Correction• 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)

• Set the timer on-time and timer off-time correctly.(✈P.20, P.21)

• Make sure that the VCR is turned off after setting ismade. (✈P.20, P.21)

• Timer recording may not be performed or stopped if apower interruption occurs before or during timer record-ing. If the power resumes within one minute, timerrecording will also resume.

• Select your video channel correctly.• Adjust the tracking slowly in either direction. (✈P.19)

• Adjust the vertical hold control manually on the TV, ifavailable.

• Because the VCR playback signal is not as stable as anoff-the-air TV signal, the top of your TV screen may bebent or unstable during playback. To solve this problem,slowly turn the horizontal hold control on your TV tocorrect the wavy picture. If your TV does not have thehorizontal hold control or adjusting the control does nothelp, contact your local TV service center.

Correction• 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)

PowerNo power.

Recording & PlaybackTV programme cannot be recorded.

Timer recording cannot be performed.

There is no playback picture, or the playback picture isnoisy or contains streaks.

During a still or slow motion picture, the picturemay contain some vertical jitter when usinga TV which has an automatic vertical hold control.

If the top of your playback picture wavesback and forth excessively.

Remote ControlThe remote control cannot work.

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Correction• 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.

• Check that the AC power cord is correctly connected toan AC outlet.

• If the (Timer) indicator is lit on the display, pressPOWER to cancel timer recording, then press EJECT0.

• Check that the record tab on the back of the cassette isnot removed. (✈P.16)

MiscellaneousA cassette cannot be inserted.

The cassette does not eject.

The cassette ejects when you press REC/OTR ¶, or whenyou press POWER to set timer recording.

GeneralMains voltage AC 110 – 240V

Mains frequency 50/60HzPower consumption Approx. 22 watts

Ambient temperature +5°C to +40°CRelative humidity 10% to 80%

Dimensions Approx. 400(W) x 94(H) x 336(D) mmMass Approx. 3.9kg

Position for use HorizontalVideo output channel UHF E36 (adjustable between E28 — E60)

Possible number of TV channel 99Number of pre-programmable memory blocks 8

Number of days in advance 365 or every day, or every week

TunerAerial input B/G, D/K, I, SECAM K1, M (for VR888/55)

B/G, D/K, I, SECAM K1 (for VR788/55)VHF L: 42 — 175 MHzVHF H: 175 — 470 MHz

UHF: 470 — 870 MHzCATV

VideoInput (VIDEO IN) 0.5 to 2.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms

Output (VIDEO OUT) 1.0±0.2 Vp-p, 75 ohmsResolution Better than 240 lines

Signal/noise ratio Better than 43 dB

AudioInput (AUDIO IN) –8 dBs, 50k ohms (0dBs=0.775 Vrms) – for RCA connector

–8 dBs, 10k ohms (0dBs=0.775 Vrms) – for SCART connectorOutput (AUDIO OUT) –6 dBs, 1k ohms (0dBs=0.775 Vrms)

Accessories supplied Remote control unitRF coaxial cableBatteries – R6(SUM-3)/AA (only for checking operations)SCART-RCA cable (for VR788/55)

SPECIFICATIONS Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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