Video Cassette Player
VPA115AT
O wner’s Manual
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Introduction 3
Welcome to your Video Cassette Player owner’s manual.
This manual has four sections: Setting Up Your VCP; Description of Controls; Operations; and Information
You May Need. The instructions explain all of the VCP’s features, which are listed below.
Features
• AC/DC Power System
• Automatic Head Cleaner
• Automatic Operation Features
• Automatic Tracking Adjustment
• Dew Sensor
• Display Panel
• Picture Control
• Remote Control
• Repeat Playback
• Special Effects Playback: Forward and Reverse Searching; Still
Safety Precautions
W arning: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose
this equipm ent to rain or m oisture.
Federal Com m unications Com m ission (FCC) W arning:
Any unauthorized changes or m odifications to this equip-
m ent void the user’s authority to operate it.
This VCP, equipped with a High Quality (HQ) system, is compati-
ble with existing Video Home System (VHS) equipment.
Philips Consumer Electronics Company recommends that you use
only video cassette tapes that are labeled with the
mark. The
use of other tapes may result in poor picture quality and excessive
deposits on the video heads, which may not be covered by the
warranty if damage occurs.
Helpful Hints
• Before doing anything else, record
the VCP’s model and serial numbers
in the spaces provided on page two.
These numbers will help us assist
you if you ever call for help.
• Your new product, its packaging,
and this manual contain materials
that can be recycled and reused.
Specialized companies can recycle
your product to increase the
Note to the Cable TV System Installer: This reminder is
provided to call the Cable TV system installer’s attention to
Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code, which provides
guidelines for proper grounding – in particular, specifying that the
cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the
building, as close to the point of cable entry as possible.
amount of reusable materials and
to minimize the amount that needs
to be properly disposed.
Your product uses batteries that
should not be thrown away when
depleted but should be disposed of
as small chemical waste.
Please find out about the local regu-
lations on disposal of your old prod-
uct, batteries, manual, and packag-
ing whenever you replace existing
equipment.
Copyright 1999 Philips Consumer Electronics Company. All rights
reserved.
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4 Table of Contents
Setting Up Your VCP
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Before Using Your VCP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Hookups Without a Cable Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7
Hookups With a Cable Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9
Hookups With a Stereo TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Mobile Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Description of Controls
Remote Control Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
O perations
Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Playback Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17-18
Automatic Operation Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Inform ation You May Need
Helpful Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Specifications/Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
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Before Using Your VCP 5
Putting Batteries in the Rem ote Control
1
Rem ove the battery com partm ent lid on the bottom of the
remote control by sliding the lid in the direction of the arrow.
1
2
Insert two AA batteries inside the battery com partm ent
with their and – ends aligned as indicated.
+
3
2
3
Replace the battery com partm ent lid.
Using the Rem ote Control
● Point the remote control at the VCP’s remote sensor when
operating the VCP.
● Do not put objects between the remote control and the VCP.
VCR Maintenance
● Use only tapes with the
mark.
● Remove any light adhesive stick-on notes from the video cas-
sette tape before putting the tape in the VCP. Removable labels
can jam the VCP.
● Periodic maintenance is required to maintain your VCP’s excel-
lent performance. This VCP has an Automatic Head Cleaner.
However, the video heads will require replacement eventually.
Only an authorized service center should perform this service.
Types of Video Cassette Tapes
The chart below shows the playback time for three types of video
cassettes (T160, T120, and T60). There are three playback speeds:
SP, LP, and SLP.
Cassette type/Playback Time
Tape Speed
SP (standard play)
T160
2 hrs.
40 mins.
5 hrs.
T120
T60
2 hrs.
1 hr.
LP (long play)
4 hrs.
6 hrs.
2 hrs.
3 hrs.
20 mins.
Helpful Hints
SLP (super long play)
8 hrs.
• The remote control and its batteries
are supplied.
• Do not mix alkaline and man-
ganese batteries.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
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6 Hookups Without a Cable Box
The basic VCP/TV connection – antenna/cable to VCP to TV – is shown below. If you have a
Cable Box, please refer to pages eight-nine. If you have a Stereo TV, please go to page 10.
To use the VCP in an autom obile, go to page 11.
1
Disconnect the antenna or cable from your TV.
Antenna
Indoor/O utdoor
(300 ohm)
75
ANT /
CABLE
Ω
75⍀
ANT
/
CABLE
OR
ANTENNA IN
Jack
(on back of TV)
Cable
(75 ohm)
2
Connect the antenna or cable to the ANT(enna) IN jack of your VCP.
Back of VCP
Antenna
Indoor/O utdoor
(300 ohm)
ANT OUT
CH3
AUDIO
CH4
OUTPUT
13.2V
ANT IN
VIDEO
ANT OUT
CH3
CH4
OR
ANT IN
Cable
(75 ohm)
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Hookups Without a Cable Box (cont’d) 7
3
Connect the RF coaxial cable (supplied) to the ANT(enna) O UT jack on the
back of the VCP and to the ANTENNA IN Jack on the TV. (You may use either
a snap-on type or screw-on type of coaxial cable, whichever you prefer. A snap-on type
is supplied.)
ANT OUT
CH3
AUDIO
CH4
OUTPUT
13.2V
ANT IN
VIDEO
ANT OUT
75
ANT /
CABLE
Ω
CH3
CH4
75⍀
ANT
/
CABLE
Antenna
or Cable
ANT IN
ANTENNA IN Jack
(on back of TV)
exam ple only
RF coaxial cable
4
Plug in the TV and the VCP.
5
Set the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCP to CH3 or CH4, whichever
channel is not used or least used in your area. To operate your VCP with your TV, set
the TV to the sam e channel. For example, when playing a tape, if the CH3/CH4
switch is set to CH3, the TV should be on channel 3.
ANT OUT
CH3
AUDIO
CH4
CH 4
or
CH 3
OUTPUT
13.2V
ANT IN
VIDEO
ANT OUT
CH3
CH3 / CH4
Switch
CH4
ANT IN
TV
CH3
CH4
6
You are ready to turn on the VCP.
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8 Hookups With a Cable Box
This connection allows you to view any channel. You m ust select channels at the Cable Box.
3. Use a second RF
coaxial cable to con-
nect the ANT(enna)
OUT jack on the
VCP to the TV’s
ANTENNA IN Jack.
1. Connect the Cable signal to the
IN Jack on the Cable Box.
75
ANT /
Ω
CABLE
IN
OUT
ANT OUT
CH3
CH4
AUDIO
OUTPUT
13.2V
ANT IN
VIDEO
ANTENNA IN Jack
Back of TV
(example only)
2. Use the RF coaxial cable (supplied) to
connect the OUT Jack on the Cable Box
to the ANT(enna) IN Jack on the VCP.
W atching TV with the VCP O ff
1
Set the TV to the Cable Box output channel (channel 3 or
4).
2
Select the channel you want to watch at the Cable Box.
You can not select channels at the TV.
Playing a Tape
1
Set the TV to channel 3 or 4, whichever channel the
CH3/CH4 switch on the VCP is set to.
2
Press the PLAY button to play the tape.
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Hookups With a Cable Box (cont’d) 9
This connection differs from the one shown on page eight. You m ay still view any channel
(selecting channels at the Cable Box), but the instructions for playing a tape are different.
1. Connect a Cable
signal to the VCP’s
ANT(enna) IN Jack.
2. Use an RF coaxial cable (supplied) to connect
the ANT(enna) OUT Jack on the VCP to the IN
Jack on the Cable Box.
ANT OUT
75
ANT /
CABLE
Ω
CH3
CH4
AUDIO
OUTPUT
13.2V
ANT IN
IN
OUT
VIDEO
TV ANTENNA IN Jack
3. Use a second RF coaxial cable to connect the OUT Jack on
the Cable Box to the ANTENNA IN Jack on the back of the TV.
W atching TV with the VCP O ff
1
Set the TV to the Cable Box output channel (channel 3 or
4).
2
Select the channel you want to watch at the Cable Box.
Playing a Tape
1
Make sure the Cable Box is on the sam e channel as the
VCP’s CH3/CH4 switch.
2
Set the TV to the Cable Box output channel (channel 3 or
4).
3
Press the PLAY button to play the tape.
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10 Hookups With a Stereo TV
antenna or cable to
ANT(enna) IN Jack
ANT OUT
CH3
AUDIO
CH4
OUTPUT
13.2V
ANT IN
VIDEO
Audio and Video
IN Jacks on TV
VIDEO (yellow) and AUDIO (white)
OUTPUT Jacks
Video Cable
Audio Cable
● Audio and Video cables are not supplied.
1
Connect the antenna or cable to the ANT(enna) IN Jack
on the back of the VCP.
2
Connect a video cable to the yellow VIDEO O UTPUT
Jack on the back of the VCP. Then, connect the other
end of the video cable to the VIDEO IN Jack on your TV.
3
Connect an audio cable to the white AUDIO O UTPUT
Jack on the back of the VCP. Then, connect the other
end of the audio cable to the AUDIO IN Jack on your TV.
(If your TV has Right and Left AUDIO IN Jacks, you must use a
“Y” splitter audio cable as illustrated to deliver audio to the TV’s
left and right channels.)
4
Turn on your TV, making sure it is in Line Input mode. Please
refer to your TV owner’s manual for details.
Helpful Hint
• This hookup will not give you stereo
sound. To get stereo sound, use the
connections on pages six-nine and
select the channel to be viewed at
the TV or the Cable Box (with the
VCP turned off).
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Mobile Connections 11
When passengers in your vehicle want to watch a video program, hook up the VCP by following the steps
below.
ANT OUT
CH3
AUDIO
CH4
OUTPUT
13.2V
ANT IN
VIDEO
AC Power Cord
Car Battery Cord
To 13.2V Jack
(supplied)
To Cigarette Lighter Jack
1
Make sure your vehicle has a 13.2-volt, negative ground
electrical system . Unplug the AC power cords of the VCP
and the TV.
2
Connect one end of the car battery cord to the 13.2V Jack
on the back of the VCP.
Helpful Hints
• Do not watch TV while driving.
• Use only the supplied car battery
cord. Using another cord could dam-
age the VCP or cause faulty opera-
tion.
3
Connect the other end of the car battery cord to the ciga-
rette lighter jack in your vehicle.
• Make sure the cigarette lighter jack
is free of ashes and other debris.
• Make sure you push the car battery
cord’s plug completely into the ciga-
rette lighter jack.
4
Follow step 3 on page seven to connect the VCP to a TV.
• Always unplug the car battery cord
from the cigarette lighter jack
before you unplug it from the VCP.
• You must disconnect the car battery
cord from the VCP before you can
use standard AC electrical power.
• If the vehicle’s engine is off, there
will not be enough electrical voltage
to operate the VCP.
5
Connect the TV to a DC power source. The TV m ust
have an AC/DC Jack.
• Unplug the car battery cord from
the cigarette lighter jack when you
have finished using the VCP.
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12 Remote Control Buttons
EJECT Button
Press to eject the tape.
PO W ER Button
Press to turn the VCP on or off.
EJECT
POWER
TRACKING (Up/Down) Buttons
During tape playback, press to adjust the tracking manually.
Details are on page 19.
Press to remove vertical jitter in a Still picture.
Details are on page 18.
TRACKING
FF/SEARCH Button
When tape playback is stopped, press to fast forward the tape at
high speed. During tape playback, press to fast forward the tape
while the picture stays on the screen.
REW/SEARCH
PLAY
STOP
FF/SEARCH
STILL
REW (ind)/SEARCH Button
When tape playback is stopped, press to rewind the tape at high
speed. During tape playback, press to rewind the tape while the
picture stays on the screen.
PLAY Button
Press to play a tape. Also, press to release Search mode or Still
mode and return to normal playback. Details are on page 18.
STO P Button
Press to stop tape playback or forward or reverse searching.
Pressing the STOP button also returns tracking to auto tracking.
Details are on page 19.
STILL Button
During tape playback, press to freeze the picture.
Details are on page 18.
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Display Panel 13
VCP Display Panel
Information about VCP
operations is displayed here.
Cassette Com partm ent
Insert a tape here.
POWER SYSTEM
REPEAT PICT. CONTROL
VIDEO CASSETTE PLAYER
REW
PLAY
F.FWD
POWER
REPEAT
PICT. CONTROL
POWER
STOP
EJECT
Rewind Light
This light appears when
the tape is rewinding.
POWER
REPEAT
PICT. CONTROL
PO W ER Light
Play Light
This light indicates that the
power is turned on.
This light appears during
tape playback.
When moisture has accumu-
lated in your VCP, this light
will blink.
PICT(ure) CO NTRO L Light
This light indicates that the Picture
Control function is operating. Details
are on page 17.
Fast Forward Light
REPEAT Light
This light appears when the
tape is fast forwarding.
This light indicates that the
Repeat Playback function is
operating. Details are on
page 17.
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14 Front Panel
STO P/EJECT Button
Press once to stop the tape. When tape playback is
stopped, press to eject the tape.
F.FW D (Fast Forward) Button
When tape playback is stopped, press to fast forward the tape at
high speed. During tape playback, press to fast forward the tape
while the picture stays on the screen. Details are on page 18.
PLAY Button
Press to play a tape. Also, press to release Search mode or Still
mode and return to normal playback. Details are on page 18.
REW (ind) Button
When tape playback is stopped, press to rewind the tape at high
speed. During tape playback, press to rewind the tape while the
picture stays on the screen. Details are on page 18.
POWER SYSTEM
REPEAT PICT. CONTROL
VIDEO CASSETTE PLAYER
REW
PLAY
F.FWD
POWER
REPEAT
PICT. CONTROL
POWER
STOP
EJECT
PO W ER Button
Press to turn the
power on and off.
PICT(ure) CO NTRO L Button
Press to improve the playback picture quality
of rental tapes. Details are on page 17.
REPEAT Button
Press to make the VCP play a tape over
and over. Press again to cancel Repeat
Playback. Details are on page 17.
Rem ote Sensor
Receives the signal from your remote control so
you can operate your VCP from a distance.
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Rear Panel 15
ANT(enna) O UT Jack
AC Power Cord
CH3/CH4 Switch
Set to channel 3 or 4 to
use your TV with your
VCP. Details are on pages
six-nine.
Use the supplied RF coaxial cable
to connect this jack to the
ANTENNA IN jack on your TV
or Cable Box.
Connect to a standard AC outlet
to supply power to the VCP.
Make sure the car battery cord is
disconnected from the VCP.
Details are on pages six-nine.
ANT OUT
CH3
AUDIO
CH4
OUTPUT
ANT IN
13.2V
VIDEO
AUDIO O UTPUT Jack
Use an audio cable (not supplied) to
connect this jack to the Audio In
jack of a TV, camcorder, VCR, or
audio system.
VIDEO O UTPUT Jack
Use a video cable (not supplied) to
connect this jack to the Video In jack
of a TV, camcorder, VCR, or moni-
tor. Details are on page 10.
Details are on page 10.
ANT(enna) IN Jack
Connect your antenna or cable
here. Details are on pages six-10.
13.2V Jack
Connect the car battery cord here
when you use the VCP in your vehicle.
Details are on page 11.
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16 Playing
Before playing a tape, make sure the VCP and TV are connected
(see pages six-11). Then, follow the steps below.
Turn on the TV. Set it to
channel 3 or 4.
1
2
Insert a tape in the VCP.
1
Turn on the TV. Set it to the same channel as the CH3/CH4
switch on the back of the VCP.
2
Insert a tape in the VCP. The power will come on and play-
back will start automatically. The POWER light and the Play light
will appear on the display panel of the VCP.
EJECT
POWER
6
4
3
TRACKING
If the tape you want to play is already in the VCP, make sure the
VCP power is on, then press the PLAY button.
3
5
REW/SEARCH
PLAY
STOP
FF/SEARCH
STILL
4
To stop playback, press the STO P button.
5
Press the REW (ind)/SEARCH button.
6
Press the EJECT button to eject the tape.
Helpful Hints
• Other playback options and features
are explained on pages 17-19
• Moisture may condense inside the
unit when it is moved from a cold
place to a warm place, after heating
a cold room, or when the humidity is
high. When moisture has accumulat-
ed in your VCP, the POWER light will
blink. If you try to play a tape in a
VCP in which moisture has accumu-
lated, the tape and the VCP could be
damaged. If the POWER light is blink-
ing, keep the VCP power on (but do
not play a tape) for at least two
hours. When the POWER light stops
blinking, it is safe to play a tape.
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Playback Options 17
Repeat Playback
1
During tape playback, press the REPEAT button on the
VCP. The REPEAT light will come on. When a tape has finished
playing, the VCP will rewind it and start playback again and again.
2
PICT(ure)
PICT(ure)
To cancel Repeat Playback, press the REPEAT button
again. The REPEAT light will go off.
CONTROL Button CONTROL Light
POWER SYSTEM
REPEAT PICT. CONTROL
REW
PLAY
F.FWD
VIDEO CASSETTE PLAYER
PICT. CONTROL
POWER
POWER
REPEAT
STOP
EJECT
Picture Control
REPEAT Light
REPEAT Button
1
During tape playback, press the PICT(ure) CO NTRO L
button on the VCP to im prove the picture quality of
tapes. The PICT(ure) CONTROL light will come on.
2
To turn off the Picture Control feature, press the
PICT(ure) CO NTRO L button again. The PICT(ure)
CO NTRO L light will go off.
Helpful Hint
• If you press the REPEAT button to
start Repeat Playback when playback
is stopped, playback will start auto-
matically. The Play light and the
REPEAT light will appear.
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18 Playback Options
Forward and Reverse Searching (SP/LP/SLP)
1
During tape playback, press and release the FF/SEARCH
button or the REW (ind)/SEARCH button. A fast forward or
reverse picture search will begin. (Noise bars will appear.)
2
To stop searching, press the STO P button. To return to
playback, press the PLAY button.
EJECT
POWER
Super High Speed Searching (LP/SLP)
TRACKING
1
REW/SEARCH
PLAY
STOP
FF/SEARCH
STILL
During tape playback, press the FF/SEARCH button or
the REW (ind)/SEARCH button twice. Now, the VCP will
search in super high speed. (Noise bars will appear.)
2
To return to playback, press the PLAY button.
Viewing a Still Picture
1
During tape playback, press the STILL button. A still pic-
ture will appear on the screen.
Tapes recorded in SLP (Super Long Play) will show the clearest
picture.
2
Each tim e you press the STILL button, the noise bars will
change position on the screen. The tape also will advance
slightly.
Helpful Hints
• SP/LP/SLP means this feature will
work with tapes recorded in
Standard Play, Long Play, or Super
Long Play.
If a still picture vibrates vertically, stabilize it by pressing the
TRACKING (Up/Down) buttons on the remote control.
• LP/SLP means this feature will work
with tapes recorded in Long Play or
Super Long Play. For details about
tape speed, see page five.
• Still mode automatically switches to
Stop mode after five minutes to pro-
tect the VCP and the tape from
damage.
3
To release the still picture and return to norm al playback,
press the PLAY button.
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Automatic Operation Features 19
Direct Button O peration
When a tape is in the VCP and the VCP power is off, press the
PLAY, REW(ind), or F.FWD button on the VCP. The VCP will
turn on automatically and playback, rewinding, or fast forwarding
will start immediately.
Autom atic Playback
When you put a tape in the VCP, the power will come on and
playback will begin automatically.
Autom atic Rewind, O ff, Eject
When a tape is played or fast forwarded to its end, the VCP will
rewind the tape, stop, turn itself off, and eject the tape. (The VCP
will not operate this way if Repeat Playback is activated. Details are
on page 17.)
Tape Eject
A tape can be ejected with the VCP power on or off (but the VCP
power cord must be plugged in).
Autom atic Tracking Adjustm ent
The VCP has automatic tracking adjustment, which gives you the
best possible picture quality. With some recordings, however, you
may get a better picture using the manual tracking controls (see
below).
Manual Tracking
To adjust the tracking manually during tape playback, press the
TRACKING (Up/Down) buttons on the remote control.
NOTE:
• Tracking is returned to automatic tracking adjustment when a tape is
inserted or when the STOP button is pressed to halt playback.
Before
tracking
adjustment
After
tracking
adjustment
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20 Helpful Hints
If you are having problems with your product, check this list of problems and possible solutions before
requesting service. You may be able to solve the problem yourself.
If you need to call a customer service representative, please know the model number and serial number
of your product before you call. This information is displayed on the back of the product. Also, please
take a moment to identify the problem you are having, and be prepared to explain this to the representa-
tive. If you believe the representative will need to help you with operations, please stay near the product.
Our representatives will be happy to assist you.
The VCP has no power.
●
●
●
Make sure the AC power cord is connected completely to an AC (alternating current) outlet. If you are
using AC power, make sure the car battery cord is disconnected completely.
Make sure the car battery cord is connected completely to the vehicle’s cigarette lighter socket and to
the 13.2V Jack on the back of the VCP when the VCP is installed in the vehicle.
Make sure the power is turned on.
There is no playback picture, or the playback picture is noisy and contains streaks.
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Make sure the TV is on the same channel as the VCP’s CH3/CH4 switch (pages six-nine).
Make sure channel 3 or 4 is adjusted properly.
Adjust the tracking (page 19).
TVs placed too close to the VCP can cause interference during tape playback. Move the VCP away from
the TV.
The VCP can not be controlled with the rem ote control.
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Aim the remote control directly at the VCP’s remote sensor (pages five and 14).
Remove all obstacles between the remote control and the VCP.
Inspect and/or replace the batteries in the remote control (page five).
TV program s can not be watched norm ally.
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Check the connections between the VCP, your TV, the Cable Box (if applicable), and the antenna/cable
(pages six-10).
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Turn off the VCP power.
Tape can not be inserted.
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Insert the tape window side up, with the record tab facing you.
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Make sure a tape isn’t already in the VCP by pressing the STOP/EJECT button on the VCP or the EJECT
button on the remote control.
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Gently push on the center of the tape when putting it in the VCP. Never force the tape into the VCP.
Tape can not be rem oved.
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Make sure the AC power cord is connected completely to an AC (alternating current) outlet. If you are
using AC power, make sure the car battery cord is disconnected completely.
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Make sure the car battery cord is completely connected to the vehicle’s cigarette lighter socket and to
the 13.2V Jack on the back of the VCP when the VCP is installed in the vehicle.
The m otor (cylinder) rotates even when the VCP is in Stop m ode.
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To enable the quick play mechanism, the cylinder will rotate for about five minutes. This is normal. The
quick play mechanism allows the tape mechanism to switch from Stop mode to Play mode in one second.
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22 Specifications/Glossary
Glossary
Specifications
Antenna: VHF (very high frequency; channels 2 - 13) and UHF
(ultra high frequency; channels 14 - 69).
Video Heads
Two heads
AUDIO O UTPUT Jack: jack located on the back of the VCP
which is used to send audio to another system.
Video Signal
EIA standards; NTSC color
Cable: all standard channels can be received without a Cable
Box.
Antenna
VHF/UHF – 75 ohm external anten-
na/cable terminal
Fram e: a single still picture.
VHF O utput Signal
Channel 3 or 4 (switchable)
75 ohms unbalanced
Rem ote Control: the small electronic unit that came with your
VCP; allows you to operate your VCP from a distance.
Special Effects: forward and reverse searching, viewing a still
picture.
Power Requirem ent
AC 120V ± 10%, 60Hz ± 5%,
DC 13.2V ± 10%
VCP: video cassette player.
Power Consum ption
AC 12W
DC 12W
VIDEO O UTPUT Jack: jack located on the back of the VCP
which is used to send video to another system.
O perating Tem perature
41°F (5°C) to 104°F (40°C)
Relative Hum idity
10% to 80%
W eight
5.1 lbs. (2.3 kg.)
Dim ensions
11”(W) x 3-5/8”(H) x 10-1/4”(D)
(280 mm x 92mm x 260mm)
NOTE: Designs and specifications are
subject to change without notice.
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Index 23
ac power cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
ant(enna) in jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
ant(enna) out jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
audio output jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10, 15
automatic
power
button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12, 14
cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
rear panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
remote
playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
rewind, off, eject . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
control
buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
using . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5, 14
repeat
button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
rew(ind) button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
rew(ind)/search button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
rewind light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
rf coaxial cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-9
batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
car battery cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
cassette compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
ch3/ch4 switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7, 15
connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-11
contents, table of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
controls
remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
vcp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-15
dew sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
direct button operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
display panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
searching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
sensor (remote) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5, 14
slp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5, 18
eject button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
sp
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5, 18
standard play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5, 18
stereo tv hookup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
still button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12, 18
still picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
stop button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
stop/eject button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
super high speed searching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
super long play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5, 18
fast forward light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
f.fwd button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
ff/search button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
helpful hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
hookups
table of contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
tape
mobile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
with a cable box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9
with a stereo tv . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
without a cable box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7
eject . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
13.2v jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11, 15
tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
tracking (up/down) buttons . . . . . . . . . .12, 18-19
tv hookups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-11
long play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5, 18
lp
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5, 18
picture control
button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
vertical jitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
video output jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10, 15
video tapes (see tape)
feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
play
warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12, 14
light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
playback
features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17-18
playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
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SUPPLIED ACCESSO RIES
The following items are supplied with your VCP; they
are provided to help you use or set up your VCP.
POWER
EJECT
TRACKING
REW/SEARCH
PLAY
FF/SEARCH
STOP
PAUSE/STILL
One-Plece Car Battery Cord
4835 321 57008
RF Coaxial Cable, 75 ohm
4835 323 27011
Remote Control 4835 218 37252
Two AA Batteries 4835 138 17012
O PTIO NAL ACCESSO RIES
The following additional items are not provided with your
VCP, but they are designed for use with your new VCP.
To order these optional accessories, contact us at:
Philips Parts & Accessories Marketing Department
401 East Old Andrew Johnson Highway
P.O. Box 555
Jefferson City, TN 37760
1-800-851-8885.
Monaural Audio and Video Cables (6 feet)
VHS Cassette Rewinder
#M61117
Color-coded for easy connection
#M61103
Three Cassette Storage Cases (plastic)
Fits VHS and Beta cassettes
#M61104
Six High-grade, VHS, T-120 Cassettes
#MHG1206
IB8107E002
Printed In China
0VMN02223 / H35A0UD* * * *
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Remember to recycle!
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