Philips VR120 User manual

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Video Cassette Recorder Deck: Turbo Drive APOLLO 13
VR120/02/55/58
VR170/02/07/39/58
VR220/02/07/39/58
VR270B/02/07/39/58
VR270W/02/07/39/58
VR402/58
VR420/02/39/58
VR520/02/07/16/58
VR570/02/07/16/39/58
VR572/02/16
VR620/02/07/16/39/58
VR622/02/16
VR627/02/16
VR670B/02/07/16
VR670B/39/58
VR670W/02/07/16
VR670W/39/58
VR720/02/07/16/39/58
VR870CC/02/07/16
VR870CC/39/58
VR870L/02/07/16
VR870L/39/58
SB140/03/38
SB145/03/11
SB445/11/38
SB645/03/11/38
SB745/03/11/38
20DV30/39
45DV30/39
65DV30/39
AA
Contents Page
1 List of PWBs, Features, Technical specifications 3
2 Safety instructions, Modifications 10
3 Directions for use 12
4 Dismantling instructions 46
5 Service modes, Repair tips 49
6 Block diagrams, Waveforms, Wiring diagram 57
7 Circuit diagrams and PWB layouts 64
8 Electrical alignments 91
9 Circuit descriptions and List of abbreviations 97
10 Tape deck 113
11 Exploded views 124
12 Spare parts list 128
Survey of versions:
Survey of remote controls:
/02/03 PAL B/G, VPS/PDC
/05 PAL I, UK
/07 PAL I, Ireland
/11 PAL B/G, Belgium
/13 PAL B/G, Nordic
/16 PAL B/G, Spain / Nordic
/38/39 SECAM L, L’ & PAL B/G, I
/55 PAL B/G, I, PAL/SECAM D/K
/58/59 PAL/SECAM B/G, D/K
/60 PAL/SECAM D/K
VR220/02/07/39/58
VR420/02/39/58
RT112/111 8622 661 12111
VR870L/02/07/16/39/58
VR870CC/02/07/16/39/58
RT114/111 8622 661 14111
SB140/03
SB145/03/11
SB445/11
SB645/03/11
SB745/03/11
RT116/201 8622 661 16201
SB140/38
SB445/38
SB645/38
SB745/38
65DV30/39
45DV30/39
20DV30/39
RT116/204 8622 661 16204
VR120/02/16/55/58
VR402/58
VR520/02/07/16/58
RT121/101 8622 661 21101
VR170/07/39/58
VR270W/02/07/39/58
VR570/02/07/16/39/58
VR572/02/16
VR670W/02/07/16/39/58
RT121/111 8622 661 21111
VR270B/02/07/39/58
VR670B/02/07/16/39/58
RT121/121 8622 661 21121
VR620/02/07/16/39/58
VR622/02/16
RT123/111 8622 661 23111
VR627/02/16
VR720/02/07/16/39/58
RT128/112 8622 661 28112

GB 2 VR120
Contents Page Contents Page
1List of PWBs, Features, Technical
specifications 3
Survey of sets and PWB’s with software versions 3
Features 5
Technical specification 9
2
Safety instructions, Modifications 10
Safety instructions 10
Modifications 11
3Direction for use 12
Remote control overview 12
Front overview of the sets 14
Direction for use introduction 16
Remote control codes 45
4
Dismantling instructions 46
Dismantling instructions 46
Dismantling of the motherboard/drive
combination 47
Dismantling the drive 48
5Service modes, Repair tips 49
Special functions 49
Service test program 49
Repair tips 53
6Block diagrams, Waveforms, Wiring diagram 57
Block diagram Video 57
Block diagram Audio Mono 58
Block diagram Audio Stereo 59
Supply voltages and Bus diagram 60
Supply voltages and Bus diagram 61
Block diagram Central Control 62
Waveforms 63
7Circuit diagrams and PWB layouts 64
Power supply (PS)64
Display control (AIO2)65
Central control (AIO1)66
Deck control (DE)67
Variant List Frontend (FV)68
Frontend (FV)69
FM stereo (FM-ST)70
FM Stereo + Nicam (FM-ST-NIC)71
Audio Linear (AL) 72
FM - Audio (AF)73
Video Signal Processing - SECAM (VS-SEC)74
Video Signal Processing (VS)75
VPS/PDC & OSD Part (VPO)76
In/Out Part (IO)77
FOLLOW ME Part (FOME)78
Wiring Diagram 79
Mother board - solder side 80
Mother board - component side 83
Connector print (ACP10)84
Connector print (ACP1)84
Connector print (QBOE1)85
Connector print (QBOG1)85
Connector print (ACP35)86
Key print (AKP35)87
Illumination print (AKP13)88
Key print (AKP36) 89
Shuttle board (ASP10)89
Shuttle board (QKP21)89
Test point overview 90
8Electrical alignments 91
Measuring instruments 91
Setting instructions 91
Video signal processing (VS-SEC)91
Front End (FV)92
Deck electronics (DE)93
Servo System (AIO1)93
Audio Linear (AL)94
Display Control (AIO2)94
9Circuit descriptions and List of
abbreviations 97
Switched-mode power supply PS (PS Part) 97
Operating unit (DC part) 98
Central Control (AIO part) 99
Deck electronics (DE part) 100
Front end (FV part) 101
Video signal processing VS (VS part) 102
Audio linear (AL part) 104
Audio HiFi - for stereo units (AF part) 105
IN/OUT (IO part) 105
Follow Me (FOME part) 106
VPS/PDC, on-screen display (VPO part) 106
Simple Blockdiagram 107
Simple Blockdiagram FM Audio / Linear Audio
processing 109
List of abbreviations 110
10 Tape deck 113
Drive assembly 113
Adjustments 117
Deck exploded view (TOP) 120
Deck exploded view (BOTTOM) 121
Mechanical parts list 122
11 Exploded views 124
Exploded view set 124
12 Spare parts list 128

List of PWBs, Features, Technical specifications GB 3VR120 1.
1. List of PWBs, Features, Technical specifications
1.1 Survey of sets and PWB’s with software versions
31 32 37
AC3P1 - xU AC3B1 - xU AC3P7 - xU
VR120/02
áááá á
VR120/55
ááááá áááá á
VR120/58
áááá áááá á
VR170/02
ááááá
VR170/07
ááááá á
VR170/39
áááá áá á á á á
VR170/58
áááá ááá á á
VR220/02
ááááá
VR220/07
ááááá á
VR220/39
áááá áá á á á á
VR220/58
áááá ááá á á
VR270B/02
áááá á
VR270B/07
áááá á
VR270B/39
áááá áá á á á á
VR270B/58
áááá áááá á
VR270W/02
áááá á
VR270W/07
áááá á
VR270W/39
áááá áá á á á á
VR270W/58
áááá áááá á
VR402/58
áááá áááá á
VR420/02
ááááá á
VR420/39
áááá ááááá á á
VR420/58
áááá ááá á á
VR520/02
áááá á
VR520/07
áááá á
VR520/16
áááá á
VR520/58
áááá ááá á á
VR570/02
ááááá á
VR570/07
ááááá á
VR570/16
ááááá á
VR570/39
áááá ááááá á á
VR570/58
áááá ááá á á
VR572/02
ááááá á
VR572/16
ááááá á
VR620/02
ááááá á
VR620/07
ááááá á
VR620/16
ááááá á
VR620/39
áááá ááááá á á
VR620/58
áááá ááá á á
VR622/02
ááááá á
VR622/16
ááááá á
MoboSystem off air
TAPE DECKSYSTEMS
Rec/Pb standard
All in One-
(AIO) µP
Pos. 7899
chapter 10
AT-S4/2 AKP 35 A12T-P2/0 AT-S4/0 AKP 36 A12T-P2/0LP
µP-ID No.
MESECAM Pb Black & White Pb NTSC on PAL TV SECAM PAL BG SECAM BG PAL/SECAM DK PAL PAL I SECAM K1 SECAM L/L’
key print
connector
print
chapter 7
ACP 35

List of PWBs, Features, Technical specifications
GB 4 VR1201.
31 32 37
AC3P1 - xU AC3B1 - xU AC3P7 - xU
VR627/02
ááááá á
VR627/16
ááááá á
VR670B/02
ááááá á
VR670B/07
ááááá á
VR670B/16
ááááá á
VR670B/39
áááá ááááá á á
VR670B/58
áááá ááá á á
VR670W/02
ááááá á
VR670W/07
ááááá á
VR670W/16
ááááá á
VR670W/39
áááá ááááá á á
VR670W/58
áááá ááá á á
VR720/02
ááááááá
VR720/07
ááááááá
VR720/16
ááááááá
VR720/39
áááá ááááá á á á
VR720/58
áááá á á á á
VR870CC/02
ááááááá
VR870CC/07
ááááááá
VR870CC/16
ááááááá
VR870CC/39
áááá ááááá á á á
VR870CC/58
áááá ááá á á á
VR870L/02
ááááááá
VR870L/07
ááááááá
VR870L/16
ááááááá
VR870L/39
áááá ááááá á á á
VR870L/58
áááá ááá á á á
SB140/03
áááá á
SB140/38
áááá áá á á á á
SB145/03
áááááá
SB145/11
áááááá
SB445/11
ááááá á
SB445/38
áááá ááááá á á
SB645/03
ááááá á
SB645/11
ááááá á
SB645/38
áááá ááááá á á
SB745/03
ááááá á
SB745/11
ááááá á
SB745/38
áááá ááááá á á
20DV30/39
áááá áá á á á á
45DV30/39
áááá ááááá á á
65DV30/39
áááá ááááá á á
A12T-P2/0LP AT-S4/0 AT-S4/2 AKP 35 AKP 36 ACP 35 A12T-P2/0 MESECAM Pb NTSC on PAL TV Pb Black & White
µP-ID No.
PAL/SECAM DK SECAM K1 PAL SECAM PAL BG PAL I SECAM BG SECAM L/L’
Rec/Pb standard chapter 7
SYSTEMS TAPE DECK
System off air Mobo chapter 10
All in One-
(AIO) µP
Pos. 7899
key print
connector
print
á
á
á
á
á
á
á
á
á
á

List of PWBs, Features, Technical specifications GB 5VR120 1.
1.2 Features
General
Auto Standby On/Off
ááááááááááááááááááááá
Backup Presets 1yr
ááááááááááááááááááááá
Backup Clock / Timer 3hrs
ááááááááááááááááááááá
Number of Events / month 666666666666666666666
Low Power Standby Power Cons. [Watts] <4 <4 <4 <4 <4 <4 <4 <4 <4 <4 <4 <4 <4 <4 <4 <4 <4 <4 <4 <4 <4
Tuning - presets (only channel input) 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99
Systems
Hyperband, UHF, VHF
ááááááááááááááááááááá
Mono
ááááááááááááááááááááá
German Stereo
NICAM
Splitter
áááá
Auto Seek
áááá
Mechanism
Number of Video Heads 222222222222222222244
FM audio heads for stereo
Head Cleaning Mode/automatic
ááááááááááááááááááááá
Winding Time (E180) sec 260 260 260 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 260 260 260 260 260 260 260 260 260 100
Rewind Time (E180) sec 170 170 170 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 170 170 170 170 170 170 170 170 170 100
Quick View
ááááááááááááááááááááá
Tape Counter lin. Relative (h.m.s.)
ááááááááááááááááááááá
Tape Counter Time Left (h.m)
áááááááá á
VISS: next/prev. index / blank tape search
ááááááááááááááááááááá
Features
Plug & Play
áááááááá á
On Screen Display (OSD)
áááááááá á
Welcome Screen
áááááááá á
Auto Install/Search/Store/Tuning
ááááááááááááááááááááá
Easy link / NexTView Link (P50)
Follow TV (analog)
áááááááá á
Direct Record
áááááááá á
16:9 (pin 8)
áááá á
Digital Studio Picture Control
ááááááááááááááááááááá
Commercial Skip no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no
Turbo Timer
ááááááááááááááááááááá
Daily/Weekly
áááááááá á
Showview / VideoPlus+
áááááááá á
ShowView Mapping
á
VPS + PDC (VPD)
áááááááá á
PDC (Time/Date) download
áááááááá á
Net-name detection
áááááááá á
Record Link / Scart 2
áááá á
Sat control via Mouse
Child Lock
ááááááááááááááááááááá
VCR1/VCR2
OTR
ááááááááááááááááááááá
Long Play
ááááá áá
Auto LP
áá
Tape List
SMART Picture
Connectors
Number of Scart connectors 111222222221121112112
Audio out cinch rear
Audio/Video in cinch front
VR220/07 VR220/39 VR270B/58 VR270W/07 VR270W/58 VR402/58 VR270W/39 VR170/07 VR170/58 VR220/02 VR220/58 VR270B/07 VR120/02 VR120/55 VR170/02 VR170/39 VR120/58 VR270W/02 VR270B/39 VR270B/02 VR420/02

List of PWBs, Features, Technical specifications
GB 6 VR1201.
General
Auto Standby On/Off
áááááááááááááááááááá
Backup Presets 1yr
áááááááááááááááááááá
Backup Clock / Timer 3hrs
áááááááááááááááááááá
Number of Events / month 66666666666666666666
Low Power Standby Power Cons. [Watts] <4 <4 <4 <4 <4 <4 <4 <4 <4 <4 <4 <4 <4 <4 <4 <4 <4 <4 <4 <4
Tuning - presets (only channel input) 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99
Systems
Hyperband, VHF, UHF
áááááááááááááááááááá
Mono
áááááááááááááááááááá
German Stereo
áááááááááááááááááá
NICAM
ááá áááá á áááá á
Splitter
ááá
Auto Seek
áá á
Mechanism
Number of Video Heads 44444444444444444444
FM audio heads for stereo 222222222222222222
Head Cleaning Mode/automatic
áááááááááááááááááááá
Winding Time (E180) sec 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100
Rewind Time (E180) sec 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100
Quick View
áááááááááááááááááááá
Tape Counter lin. Relative (h.m.s.)
áááááááááááááááááááá
Tape Counter Time Left (h.m)
áááááááááááááááááááá
VISS: next/prev. index / blank tape search
áááááááááááááááááááá
Features
Plug & Play
áááááááááááááááááááá
On Screen Display (OSD)
áááááááááááááááááááá
Welcome Screen
áááááááááááááááááááá
Auto Install/Search/Store/Tuning
áááááááááááááááááááá
Easy link / NexTView Link (P50)
Follow TV (analog)
áá áááááááááááááá
Direct Record
áá áááááááááááááá
16:9 (pin 8)
áá áááááááááááááá
Digital Studio Picture Control
áááááááááááááááááááá
Commercial Skip no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no
Turbo Timer
áááááááááááááááááááá
Daily/Weekly
áááááááááááááááááááá
Showview / VideoPlus+
áááááááááááááááááááá
ShowView Mapping
áá ááááááá
VPS + PDC (VPD)
áááááááááááááááááááá
PDC (Time/Date) download
áááááááááááááááááááá
Net-name detection
áááááááááááááááááááá
Record Link / Scart 2
áááááááááááááááááááá
Sat control via mouse
Child Lock
áááááááááááááááááááá
VCR1/VCR2
ááááááá
OTR
áááááááááááááááááááá
Long Play
áááááááááááááááááááá
Auto LP
áááááááááááááááááááá
Tape List
ááááááá
SMART Picture
Connectors
Number of Scart connectors 22222222222222222222
Audio out cinch rear
áááááááááááááááááá
Audio/Video in cinch front
ááááááá
VR570/07 VR570/16 VR622/16 VR622/02 VR572/16 VR572/02 VR620/16 VR620/39 VR620/02 VR620/07 VR520/07 VR420/39 VR420/58 VR520/02 VR620/58 VR520/16 VR520/58 VR570/02 VR570/39 VR570/58

List of PWBs, Features, Technical specifications GB 7VR120 1.
General
Auto Standby On/Off
áááááááááááááááááááá
Backup Presets 1yr
áááááááááááááááááááá
Backup Clock / Timer 3hrs
áááááááááááááááááááá
Number of Events / month 66666666666666666666
Low Power Standby Power Cons. [Watts] <4 <4 <4 <4 <4 <4 <4 <4 <4 <4 <4 <4 <4 <4 <4 <4 <4 <4 <4 <4
Tuning - presets (only channel input) 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99
Systems
Hyperband, UHF, VHF
áááááááááááááááááááá
Mono
áááááááááááááááááááá
German Stereo
áááááááááááááááááááá
NICAM
á áááá áááá áááá áá
Splitter
ááá
Auto Seek
áááá
Mechanism
Number of Video Heads 44444444444444444444
FM audio heads for stereo 22222222222222222222
Head Cleaning Mode/automatic
áááááááááááááááááááá
Winding Time (E180) sec 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100
Rewind Time (E180) sec 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100
Quick View
áááááááááááááááááááá
Tape Counter lin. Relative (h.m.s.)
áááááááááááááááááááá
Tape Counter Time Left (h.m)
áááááááááááááááááááá
VISS: next/prev. index / blank tape search
áááááááááááááááááááá
Features
Plug & Play
áááááááááááááááááááá
On Screen Display (OSD)
áááááááááááááááááááá
Welcome Screen
áááááááááááááááááááá
Auto Install/Search/Store/Tuning
áááááááááááááááááááá
Easy link / NexTView Link (P50)
ááá
Follow TV (analog)
áá áááááááá
Direct Record
áá áááááááá
16:9 (pin 8)
áááááááááááááááááááá
Digital Studio Picture Control
áááááááááááááááááááá
Commercial Skip no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no
Turbo Timer
áááááááááááááááááááá
Daily/Weekly
áááááááááááááááááááá
Showview / VideoPlus+
áááááááááááááááááááá
ShowView Mapping
áá áááááááá
VPS + PDC (VPD)
áááááááááááááááááááá
PDC (Time/Date) download
áááááááááááááááááááá
Net-name detection
áááááááááááááááááááá
Record Link / Scart 2
áááááááááááááááááááá
Sat control via mouse
áá á
Child Lock
áááááááááááááááááááá
VCR1/VCR2
áá áááááááá
OTR
áááááááááááááááááááá
Long Play
áááááááááááááááááááá
Auto LP
áááááááááááááááááááá
Tape List
áá ááááá
SMART Picture
áá áááááááá
Connectors
Number of Scart connectors 22222222222222222222
Audio out cinch rear
áááááááááááááááááááá
Audio/Video in cinch front
áá áááááááá
VR670B/39 VR670B/58 VR670B/16 VR670W/02 VR670W/16 VR670W/39 VR670W/07 VR870CC/02 VR870CC/07 VR720/58 VR670W/58 VR720/07 VR720/16 VR720/02 VR870CC/16 VR720/39 VR627/02 VR627/16 VR670B/02 VR670B/07

List of PWBs, Features, Technical specifications
GB 8 VR1201.
General
Auto Standby On/Off
áááááááááááááááááááááá
Backup Presets 1yr
áááááááááááááááááááááá
Backup Clock / Timer 3hrs
áááááááááááááááááááááá
Number of Events / month 6666666666666666666666
Low Power Standby Power Cons. [Watts] <4 <4 <4 <4 <4 <4 <4 <4 <4 <4 <4 <4 <4 <4 <4 <4 <4 <4 <4 <4 <4 <4
Tuning - presets (only channel input) 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99
Systems
Hyperband, UHF, VHF
áááááááááááááááááááááá
Mono
áááááááááááááááááááááá
German Stereo
ááááááá áááááá á
NICAM
áá áááá áá áá á
Splitter
á á á á á áááá
Auto Seek
á
Mechanism
Number of Video Heads 4444444222244444444244
FM audio heads for stereo 2222222 222222 2
Head Cleaning Mode/automatic
áááááááááááááááááááááá
Winding Time (E180) sec 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 260 260 260 260 260 260 260 260 260 100 100 100 260 260 260
Rewind Time (E180) sec 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 170 170 170 170 170 170 170 170 170 100 100 100 170 170 170
Quick View
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Tape Counter lin. Relative (h.m.s.)
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Features
Plug & Play
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On Screen Display (OSD)
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Welcome Screen
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Auto Install/Search/Store/Tuning
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easy link / NexTView Link (P50)
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Follow TV (analog)
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Direct Record
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16:9 (pin 8)
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Digital Studio Picture Control
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Commercial Skip no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no
Turbo Timer
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Daily/Weekly
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Showview / VideoPlus+
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ShowView Mapping
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Net-name detection
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Record Link / Scart 2
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Sat control via mouse
Child Lock
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VCR1/VCR2
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OTR
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Long Play
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Auto LP
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Tape List
SMART Picture
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Connectors
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Audio/Video in cinch front
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VR870CC/58 VR870L/02 VR870CC/39 VR870L/07 VR870L/39 VR870L/58 VR870L/16 SB140/03 SB145/03 SB145/11 SB140/38 20DV30/39 65DV30/39 45DV30/39 SB445/11 SB645/03 SB645/11 SB445/38 SB645/38 SB745/11 SB745/38 SB745/03

List of PWBs, Features, Technical specifications GB 9VR120 1.
1.3 Technical specification
Mains voltage : 220 - 240 V, +/- 10%
Mains frequency : 45 - 65 Hz
Power consumption : mono 12.5 W during
operation
: HiFi 16 W during
operation
without Low Power Standby : mono 4 W during
standby
: HiFi 4.4 W during
standby
with Low Power Standby : < 4 W standby
Ambient temperature : +10°C to +35°C
Relative humidity : 20 - 80 %
Dimensions : 380 x 260 x 94 mm
Weight : 3,7 kg
Fast forward/rewind time (turbo) : typ. 100s (E180
cass.)
Position of use : horizontally, max.
15°
Video resolution : ≥240 lines
Audio SP: Linear Audio : 80Hz - 10kHz (±6
dB)
Audio LP: Linear Audio : 80Hz - 5kHz (±6
dB)
Stereo FM Audio : 20Hz - 20kHz
(±3dB)
Euroconnector (AV1) SCART plug 1
Connection to TV, monitor, projection TV ...
Pin 1 ARO (audio right out) 500 mVrms +/- 3 dB Rout 1kOhm
Pin 2 ARI (audio right in) 0,2 Vrms to 2Vrms Rin 10 kOhm
Pin 3 ALO (audio left out) 500 mVrms +/- 3 dB Rout 1kOhm
Pin 6 ALI (audio left in) 0,2 Vrms to 2 Vrms Rin 10 kOhm
Pin 7 Blue (out) **)
Pin 8 Switching output: (with Rload = 10kOhm, Cload<2nF)
low: 2 V
high: 9.5 V
rise time: 5 ms
Pin 11 Green (out) **)
Pin 15 Red (out) **)
Pin 16 Blanking (out) **) loop through enabled during
standby, view-mode
Pin 19 CVBS II (video out) 1 Vpp +1/-2dB Rout 75 Ohm
Pin 20 CVBS I (video in) 1 Vpp +3/-3dB Rin 75 Ohm
**) passive loop through from AV2
Euroconnector (AV2) SCART plug 2
Connection to decoder, SAT tuner, video disc, 2nd VCR ...
Pin 1 ARO (audio right out) 500 mVrms +/- 3 dB Rout 1kOhm
Pin 2 ARI (audio right in) 0,2 Vrms to 2Vrms Rin 10 kOhm
Pin 3 ALO (audio left out) 500 mVrms +/- 3 dB Rout 1kOhm
Pin 6 ALI (audio left in) 0,2 Vrms to 2 Vrms Rin 10 kOhm
Pin 7 Blue (out) **)
Pin 8 Switching input only: low: 2 V (low) Rin 10 kOhm
high: 4.5 V (high) Rin 10 kOhm
Pin 11 Green (in) *)
Pin 15 Red (in) *)
Pin 16 Blanking (in) *) loop through enabled during
standby, view-mode
Pin 19 CVBS II (video out) 1 Vpp +1/-2dB Rout 75 Ohm
Pin 20 CVBS I (video in) 1 Vpp +3/-3dB Rin 75 Ohm
*) passive loop through to Euroconnector AV1
Cinch Audio/Video input on front panel (OPTION)
Audio:
AINFR (audio right in) red 0.2 Vrms to 2 Vrms typ. 500 mVrms
AINFL (audio left in) white 0.2 Vrms to 2 Vrms typ. 500 mVrms
Input impedance 47 kOhm
Video:
VFR yellow 1 Vpp + 3 / -3 dB
Input impedance 75 Ohm
Cinch Audio Out Rear (OPTION)
AOUT1R (audio right out) red 500 mVrms +/- 3 dB Rout 1 kOhm
AOUT1L (audio left out) white 500 mVrms +/- 3 dB Rout 1 kOhm
This outputs are in parallel with the corresponding outputs on
Euroconnector 1.
TUMOD
Modulator:
Frequency range loop through 45 MHz - 860 MHz
Gain: ANT IN - TV OUT 2 dB + 3 / -2 dB
ANT IN - TUN OUT 2 dB + 3 / -2 dB
Switch for RF input attenuation NO
Frequency range out (tuned by IIC bus) Ch 21 - Ch55
Tuner:
Frequency range 43 MHz - 860 MHz
for UK 450 MHz - 860MHz
Input voltage max. < 100 dBµV
min. > 60 dBµV

Safety instructions, Modifications
GB 10 VR1202.
2. Safety instructions, Modifications
2.1 Safety instructions
•Safety regulations demand that the set be restored to its
original condition and that components identical with the
original types be used.
•Safety components are marked by the symbol h
•All ICs and many other semi-conductors are susceptible
to electrostatic discharges (ESD). Careless handling
during repair may reduce life drastically. When repairing,
make sure that you are conneted with the same potential
as the mass of the set via a wrist wrap with resistance.
Keep components and tools on the same potential.
•A set to be repaired should always be connected to the
mains via a suitable isolating transformer.
•Never replace any modules or any other parts while the
set is switched on.
•Use plastic instead of metal alignment tools. This in order
to prelude short-circuit or to prevent a specific circuit from
being rendered unstable.
2.1.1 Remarks
•The direct voltages and oscillograms ought to be
measured relative to the set mass.
•The direct voltages and oscillograms mentioned in the
diagrams ought to be measured with a colour bar signal
and the picture carrier at 503.25 MHz (C25).
•The oscillograms and direct voltages have been
measured in RECORD or PLAY mode.
•The semiconductors, which are mentioned in the circuit
diagram and in the parts lists, are fully exchangeable per
position with the semiconductors in the set, irrespective
of the type designation of these semiconductors.
Engineer's remarks:

Safety instructions, Modifications GB 11VR120 2.
2.2 Modifications
2.2.1 Updating the service manual
All modifications and/or supplements to the Service Manual
are published by means of Service Information bulletins.
Each Service Information is numbered:
A Service Information bulletin consists of a front page which,
if needed, is followed by supplementary and/or replacement
sheets.
Replacement sheets should replace existing sheets in the
Service Manual. These sheets are identified by an additional
letter after the page number.
Example: Page 5-1a replaces page 5-1 in the Service
Manual.
Supplementary sheets should be inserted between existing
sheets in the Service Manual. These sheets are identified by
an additional figure after the page number.
Example: Page 5-1-1 should be inserted after page 5-1.
2.2.2 Modifications in the set
All important parts of the set (such as the tape deck, the
printed circuits and modules) are equiped with a sticker.
Those stickers provide a number of important information.
Type plate
The type plate is located on the back cover.
Note:
•In case of an important change in the set, the production
code on the type plate is incremented: E.g. 37 becomes
38.
•In case of a major change in the set, the evolution code
is incremented: E.g. AA becomes AB.
Tape deck
Note:
•The production code and the serial number on the tape
deck do not correspond to the production code and the
serial number on the type plate.
Printed circuits
The sticker is generally located on the copper side of the
board.
Example:
Note:
•The production code number might not always be
mentioned.
In case of an important modification, the last figure of the
factory code number (point number) is increased by one: E.g.
8502.1 becomes 8502.2
VR 01 - 01 GB
Language
Sequence number
Year
Video cassette recorder
220-240 V ~ 50Hz
MADE IN EUROPE
MADE IN EUROPE
MODEL NO:
MODEL NO:
PROD.NO:
VR120/02
VN 37 0015 123456
VN 37 123456
SHOWVIEW IS A TRADEMARK APPLIED
SHOWVIEW IS A TRADEMARK APPLIED
GEMSTAR DEVELOPMENT CORP.
GEMSTAR DEVELOPMENT CORP.
FOR BY GEMSTAR DEVELOPMENT CORP.
FOR BY GEMSTAR DEVELOPMENT CORP.
SHOWVIEW SYSTEM IS MANUFACTURED
SHOWVIEW SYSTEM IS MANUFACTURED
UNDER LICENSE FROM
UNDER LICENSE FROM
Range
Option codes (A-G)
Evolution code
Type number
Serial number
Production date
Production center (VN),
Production code
AA
AAA BBB CCC DDD EEE FFF GGG
A13
12345678 10001 A12T-P2/0LP 011731 12WD44
Production code
Factory indication
Production date
Tape deck type
Factory deck number
Serial number
AVR 01102
12345 KW 015 123456
Serial number
Production week
Printed boardname
Factor
y
code

Direction for use
GB 12 VR1203.
3. Direction for use
RT111
RT116 RT112 RT114
RT123
RT121 RT128

Direction for use GB 13VR120 3.
SMART SMART: To adjust the picture setting during playback
STANDBY/ON m Switch off : To switch off set, interrupt menu function, interrupt a programmed recording
(TIMER)
CLEAR (CL) Delete : To delete last entry/Clear programmed recording (TIMER)
SELECT Select: To select a function
CHILD LOCK Child Lock : To switch child lock on/off
MONITOR TV monitor : To switch between TV reception and VCR playback
0-9 Number buttons:0-9
TURBO TIMER TurboTimerAufnahmen programmieren mit der Funktion TurboTimer
TIMER k TIMER: To make a manual TIMER programming or to alter or clear a programmed TIMER
MENU Menu : To call up or end main menu
OK Store/Confirm: To store or confirm entry
Q Select: Cursor left
P Select: Cursor right
;Pq Select: To select a programme number
rP= Select: To select a programme number
PLAY G Playback : To play a recorded cassette
H Rewind : During STOP and STANDBY: rewind, during PLAYBACK: reverse scanning
STOP h Pause/Stop: To stop the tape, except while a TIMER-recording is being made
I Forward wind: During STOP and STANDBY: forward wind, during PLAYBACK: forward
scanning
INDEX E Index search: In combination with H / I : to search for previous or next recording
on the cassette.
RECORD n Record: To record the programme selected
STILL R Still picture : To stop the tape and show a still picture
Additional TV functions
Sq TV volume: TV volume up
Sr TV volume: TV volume down
TV y TV sound off : To switch the sound on or off
TV m Switch off : To switch off the TV
TV q TV Programme number: TV programme number up
TV r TV Programme number: TV programme number down
Remote control

Direction for use
GB 14 VR1203.
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+
VR120
VR402
VR520
VR170
VR570
VR572
VR220
VR420
VR270B
VR270W
VR670B
VR670W
VR620
VR622
VR627
SB140
SB145
SB445
SB645
SB745
20DV30
45DV30
65DV30
Set width 380 mm

Direction for use GB 15VR120 3.
SAT
VR870L
VR870C
C
VR720
Set width 435 mm

Direction for use
GB 16 VR1203.
Simple programming system for video recorders. Makes programming as easy as makin
ga
telephone call. Simply enter the number code associated with your television programme.
This
number is located in your favourite television listings magazine. ShowView is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation. The ShowV
iew
system is manufactured under licence from Gemstar Development Corporation. So that you can identify your machine for service questions or in the event of theft, enter
the
serial number here. The serial number (PROD.NO.) is printed on the type plate fixed at
the
back of the device.
MODEL NO. VR720/58 PROD. NO. ..................
Special functions of your new video recorder
Your PHILIPS video recorder is not just for recording and playing back VHS cassettes. It also
has
a whole range of special functions which will make the day-to-day use of your new v
ideo
recorder much easier. Philips has developed a system which produces the best possible playback quality. For old
and
often-used video cassettes, this system reduces interference. For new or high quality cassette
s, it
emphasises the details. This function allows you to save the playback settings that suit you best. Select your own person
al
settings for this type of film you are currently watching. When you connect your video recorder to your television and plug it into the wall socket,
you
will be welcomed with a screen menu. All you have to do is follow the instructions in
the
'intelligent help line' for the next step. Enjoy the automatic TV channel search/save function
and
the automatic time setting. You can operate the main functions on your television using your video recorder remote contro
l,
even if your television is not a Philips. This function automatically transfers all the television channel settings onto your video record
er.
Recordings made on your video recorder can be controlled by an external satellite receiver. Your video recorder can ascertain which channel is currently playing on your television
and
record from it at the touch of a button. The precision tape drive from Philips provides short rewind times and automatic tape length recognition.
1
Introduction

Direction for use GB 17VR120 3.
BConnecting the video recorder
Preparing the re ote control for operation
The remote control and its batteries are packed separately in the original video recorder packaging. You must install the batteries in the remote control before use - described in the following section.
1Take the remote control and the enclosed batteries (2 batteries). 2Open the remote control's battery compartment and place the
batteries in it as shown in the picture and close the battery compartment.
The remote control is now ready to use. Its range is approximately 5 meters.
Connecting your video recorder to the TV set
The necessary cable connections must be made before you can record or playback TV programmes using your video recorder. We recommend that you use a scart cable to connect your TV set and video recorder.
What is a scart cable? The scart or Euro AV cable serves as the universal connector for picture, sound and control signals. With this type of connection, there is practically no loss of quality during the picture or sound transfer.
When you install your video recorder for the first time, select one of the following options: 'Connecting with a scart cable' If your TV set has a scart socket and you are using a scart cable. 'Connecting without a scart cable' If you do not wish to use a scart cable.
The sy bols on your video recorder display
These symbols can light up on your video recorder display:
This is where the current operating mode is shown as a symbol.
LP When you have switched on the LP (Long Play) function or when you
play a tape that has been recorded in LP (Long Play). When you have switched on the child lock. When a satellite recording has been programmed.
DEC When a decoder has been allocated to the TV channel (currently
selected programme number on the video recorder) you have currently selected on the video recorder. When you play a cassette that has been recorded with hifi sound, or when a hifi sound is transmitted. When you are making a recording.
kWhen you have programmed a recording or when a programmed
recording is being made.
DWhen you are programming daily recordings. WWhen you are programming weekly recordings.
When you have put a cassette in the video recorder.
DATE When the date of the programmed recording is shown. START When the start time of the programmed recording is shown. PROG. When the programme number of the programmed recording is shown. END When the end time of the programmed recording is shown. VPS/PDC Video Programming System / Programme Delivery Control: when a VPS
or PDC code is being transmitted. Display of programme number of the TV channel / tape position / channel name / function. Tape position in seconds.

Direction for use
GB 18 VR1203.
CONGRATULATIONS YOU NOW OWN A NEW PHILIPS VIDEO RECORDER
CONTINUEpOK
aMy screen is e pty
bMany TV sets are switched to the programme number for the scart socket
by way of a control signal sent through the scart cable.
bIf the TV set does not automatically switch to the scart socket programme
number, manually change to the corresponding programme number on your TV set (see your TV's operating instructions).
Then, read the paragraph 'Initial installation' in the chapter 'Installing your video recorder'.
Connecting without a scart cable
Have the following cables ready: an aerial cable (1, supplied), a mains cable (2, supplied).
1Switch off your TV set. 2Remove the aerial cable plug from the aerial input socket of the TV
set. Insert it into the socket 2at the back of the video recorder.
3Insert one end of the supplied aerial cable into the socket 3at the
back of the video recorder and the other end into the aerial input socket at the back of the TV set.
4Insert one end of the supplied mains cable into the mains socket
4at the back of the video recorder and the other end into the wall
socket.
5Switch on your TV set and select the programme number used for
video playback on your TV set (see your TV's operating instructions).
Which progra e nu ber is used for video recorder operation? To ensure the stability of the television picture during cassette playback (prevention of waves or streaks), special programme numbers have been set aside on the TV for the use of video recorders. This is usually the highest possible programme number, e.g. '12', '16', '99' or even programme number '0'. For more information, please see your TV's operating instructions.
Connecting with a scart cable
Have the following cables ready: an aerial cable (1, supplied), a mains cable (2, supplied), a scart cable (3).
1Remove the aerial cable plug from your TV set. Insert it into the
socket 2at the back of the video recorder.
2Insert one end of the supplied aerial cable into the socket 3at the
back of the video recorder and the other end into the aerial input
socket at the back of the TV set.
3Plug one end of a scart cable into the scart socket EXT.1 AV 1 at
the back of the video recorder and the other end into the suitable
scart socket on your TV set (see your TV's operating instructions).
My TV set has several scart sockets. Which one should I use?
Select that scart socket which is suited for the video output as well as for the
video input. My TV offers e a selection enu for the scart socket.
Select 'TV' as a connection source of this scart socket.
4Switch on the TV set. 5Insert one end of the supplied mains cable into the mains socket
4at the back of the video recorder and the other end into the wall
socket.
6If the connection was properly made and your TV was auto atically
switched to the programme number for the scart socket, e.g. 'EXT',
'0', 'AV', you will see the following picture:

Direction for use GB 19VR120 3.
CInstalling your video recording
Initial installation
This chapter shows you how to start the initial installation. The video recorder automatically seeks out and stores all available TV channels.
'Ai ' correctly In the following sections, you require the remote control for the first time. When using, always aim the front of the remote control at the video recorder and not at the TV set. Connecting additional devices After you have connected additional devices (satellite receiver, etc.) through the aerial cable, switch them on. The automatic channel search will recognise them and save them.
1Confirm the image on the TV screen by pressing the OK button on
the remote control.
2Select the desired language for the on-screen menu by pressing
Pr= or ;qP.
What is an onscreen enu? The multi-language on-screen menu takes the mystery out of using your new video recorder. All settings and/or functions are displayed on your TV screen in the corresponding language.
3Confirm with OK . 4Select the country of your residence with Pr= or ;qP.
If your country does not appear, select 'OTHERS'.
Confirm with OK .
aThe video recorder does not find any TV channels during the
search
bSelect channel 1 on the TV set. Can you see the saved TV channel on the
TV set? If not, check the cable connection of the aerial (aerial socket), video recorder, TV set.
bPlease have patience.
The video recorder searches the entire frequency range in order to find and save the largest possible number of TV channels. It is possible that the TV channels in your country are broadcast in a higher frequency range. As soon as this range is reached during the search, the video recorder will find the TV channels.
CLOCK
YEAR è 2001 p MONTH 01 DATE 01 TIME 20:00 SMART CLOCK ON
________________________________ EXITpMENU STOREpOK
5When the automatic TV channel search is complete, 'STORED' will
briefly appear on the TV screen. 'YEAR', 'MONTH', 'DATE', 'TIME' will appear on the TV screen.
6Check the year in line 'YEAR'. If required, please change the year with
the number buttons 0-9 on the remote control.
6Select this programme number and manually start the TV's channel
search as if you wanted to save a new TV channel until the 'test image' appears.
CONGRATULATIONS YOU NOW OWN A NEW PHILIPS VIDEO RECORDER
CONTINUEpOK
aI do not see a 'test screen'
bCheck the cable connections. bThe video recorder 'transmits' on the 591MHz frequency (channel 36)
Repeat the channel search on your TV set.
7Save this programme number setting on your TV set for video
recorder operation.
Progra e nu ber for video recorder operation You have now saved a programme number for use by your video recorder as you would a regular TV channel. This programme number must now be used in future for video recorder playback ('video recorder' TV channel).
You can find more details in chapter 'Initial Installation'.
Connecting additional devices
You can connect additional devices such as decoders, satellite receivers, camcorders, etc. to the socket EXT.2 AV 2 . Two audio sockets AUDO OUT L R are located on the back of the video recorder (audio signal output left/right). These can be used to connect stereo systems.

Direction for use
GB 20 VR1203.
4Use the buttons ;qPor Pr= to select the line 'MANUAL
SEARCH' and confirm with OK .
MANUAL SEARCH
PROGRAMME NUMBER è P01 p S-CHANNEL NO CHANNEL NUMBER 21 DECODER OFF NICAM ON TV SYSTEM AUTO
________________________________ EXITpMENU STOREpOK
5Use the buttons Pr= or ;qPto select the line 'DECODER'. 6Use the buttons Qor Pto select 'ON' (Decoder switched on).
How can I switch off the decoder? Use the button
P
on the screen to select 'OFF' (Decoder switched off).
7Confirm with OK . 8End with the button MENU .
BBC1
The decoder has now been allocated to this TV channel. If this TV channel is chosen, the symbol 'DEC' will appear in the video recorder display.
Manual TV channel search
In some cases it could occur that all of the TV channels were not found and saved during
the
initial installation. In this case, the missing or coded TV channels must be searched for
and
stored manually.
1Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for
the video recorder.
2Press MENU on the remote control.
The main menu will appear.
3Select line 'MANUAL SEARCH' using Pr= or ;qPand confirm with
OK .
MANUAL SEARCH
PROGRAMME NUMBER è P01 p S-CHANNEL NO CHANNEL NUMBER 21 DECODER OFF NICAM ON TV SYSTEM AUTO
________________________________ EXITpMENU STOREpOK
4Select line 'PROGRAMME NUMBER' using Pr= or ;qP.
5Using Qor P, select the desired programme number that you
want to use for the TV channel, e.g. 'P01'.
6In line 'S-CHANNEL', select the desired display using P.
7Select the next line with ;qPor Pr= .
8Check if the displayed settings for 'MONTH', 'DATE' and 'TIME' are
correct.
9When all information is correct, save by pressing OK .'STORED' will
briefly flash in the video recorder display.
The initial installation is now complete.
Satellite receiver If you are connecting a satellite receiver, please read the section 'Using the satellite receiver'. Decoder If you are connecting a decoder, you must install it as described in the next section.
aSound disruptions can occur on several TV channels
bIf sound disruptions should occur for several saved TV channels or there is
no sound at all, it is possible that the incorrect TV system was saved for this TV channel. In the chapter 'Manual TV channel search' you will find the information on how to change the TV system.
Decoder allocation
Some TV channels transmit encoded TV signals which can only be viewed with a commerc
ially
purchased or hired decoder without disturbances. You can connect such a deco
der
(descrambler) to this video recorder. The following function will automatically activate
the
connected decoder for the desired TV channel.
1Switch the TV on. If applicable, select the programme number for the
video recorder operation.
2Use the buttons ;qP,Pr= on the video recorder or the number
buttons 0-9 on the remote control to select the TV channel which you would like to allocate the decoder to.
3Press the button MENU on the remote control. The main menu will
appear.