Philips Magnavox VPZ210AT, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ... s Manual Important Return your Warranty Registration Card within 10 days See why inside Video Cassette Player VPZ210AT VPZ215AT PHOTOGRAPH OF VPZ210 PHOTOGRAPH OF VPZ215 VPZ210 VPZ215 4 3 99 3 16 PM Page 1 ...

Page 2: ...get the most from your PHILIPS MAGNAVOX product you must return your Warranty Registration Card within 10 days So please mail it to us right now Know these safetysymbols This bolt of lightning indicates uninsulated material within your unit may cause an electrical shock For the safety of everyone in your house hold please do not remove product covering The exclamation point calls attention to feat...

Page 3: ...occurs 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 Copyright 1998 Philips Cons...

Page 4: ...ith a Stereo TV 10 Mobile Connections VPZ215AT only 11 Description of Controls Remote Control Buttons 12 Display Panel 13 Front Panel 14 Rear Panel 15 Operations Playing 16 Playback Options 17 Playback Features 18 Information You May Need Helpful Hints 19 Limited Warranty 20 Specifications Glossary 21 Index 23 Supplied Accessories 24 VPZ210 VPZ215 4 3 99 3 16 PM Page 4 ...

Page 5: ...t the VCP s remote sensor making sure to stay within the angle shown Do not put objects between the remote con trol and the VCP Types of Video Cassette Tapes and Tape Speeds The remote control and its batteries are supplied Do not mix alkaline and manganese batteries Do not mix old and new batteries Helpful Hints PICT CONT POWER REPEAT STOP EJECT PICT CONTROL REW FF PLAY POWER REPEAT REW PLAY FF V...

Page 6: ... the VPZ215AT may be used in an automobile You can not use the VPZ210AT in an automobile 75V ANT CABLE OR 75Ω ANT CABLE 1 Disconnect the antenna or cable from your TV 2 Connect the antenna or cable to the ANT enna IN jack of your VCP OR CH3 CH4 ANT OUT ANT IN AUDIO OUTPUT VIDEO DC13 2V CH3 CH4 ANT OUT ANT IN ANTENNA IN Jack on back of TV Cable 75 ohm Antenna Indoor Outdoor 300 ohm Back of VCP Cabl...

Page 7: ...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 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 same channel For example when playing a tape if the CH3 CH4 switch is set to CH3 ...

Page 8: ...IN Jack Watching TV With the VCP Off 1 Use the TV channel selector to 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 Use the TV channel selector to put the TV on the VCP output channel channel 3 or 4 whichever the CH3 CH4 switch is set to 2 Press the PLAY button to play the tape With this hookup channels cannot be ...

Page 9: ...the Cable Box Playing a Tape 1 Make sure the Cable Box is on the same channel as the VCP s CH3 CH4 switch 2 Use the TV channel selector to put the TV on the Cable Box output channel channel 3 or 4 3 Press the PLAY button to play the tape 1 Connect a Cable signal to the VCP s ANT enna 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...

Page 10: ...IN Jack on your TV 3 Connect an audio cable to the white AUDIO OUTPUT 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 yo...

Page 11: ...only the supplied car battery cord Using another cord could damage the VCP or cause faulty operation 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 cigarette lighter jack Always unplug the car battery cord from the cigarette lighter jack before you unplug it from the VCP You must disconnect the car battery c...

Page 12: ...t high speed During tape playback press to fast forward the tape while the picture stays on the screen TRACKING Up Down Buttons During tape playback press to adjust the tracking manually Details are on page 18 When in Still mode press to stabilize the still picture Details are on page 17 EJECT Button Press to eject the tape PLAY Button Press to play a tape Also press to release Search mode or Stil...

Page 13: ...t indicates that the power is turned on When moisture has accumu lated in your VCP this light will blink only on the VPZ215AT REW ind Light This light appears when the tape is rewinding REPEAT Light This light indicates that the Repeat Playback function is operating Details are on page 17 PICT ure CONT rol Light This light indicates that the Picture Control function is operating Details are on pag...

Page 14: ...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 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 PICT ure CONTROL Button Press to improve the playback picture quality of rental tapes Details are on page 17...

Page 15: ...lied to connect this jack to the Video In jack of a TV camcorder VCR or audio visual source laser disc video disc player etc Details are on page 10 AC Power Cord Connect to a standard AC outlet to supply power to the VCP Make sure the car battery cord is disconnected from the VCP AUDIO OUTPUT Jack Use an audio cable not supplied to connect this jack to the Audio In jack of a TV camcorder VCR or au...

Page 16: ... STOP EJECT button on the VCP again to eject the tape 16 Playing Other playback options and features are explained on pages 17 and 18 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 accumulated in your VCP the POWER light will blink This indication is available on the VPZ215AT only On ...

Page 17: ...NOTE Only tapes recorded in SLP Super Long Play will show a clear pic ture 2 Each time you press the PAUSE STILL button in the Still mode the noise bars will change position on the screen The tape will also advance slightly 3 To release the still picture and return to normal playback press the PLAY button To cancel Picture Control press the PICT ure CONTROL button so that the PICT ure CONT rol lig...

Page 18: ...he VCP must be plugged in Automatic Tracking Adjustment The VCP has automatic tracking adjustment which gives you the best possible picture quality With some recordings howev er you may get a better picture using the manual tracking con trols 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 retu...

Page 19: ...ape when putting it in the VCP Never force the tape into the VCP Make sure the power plug is completely connected to an AC alternating current outlet Make sure the car battery cord is completely connected to the vehicle s cigarette lighter socket and to the DC 13 2V Jack on the back of the VCP when the VCP is installed in the vehicle To enable the quick play mechanism the cylinder will rotate for ...

Page 20: ...arranty service is available in all countries where the product is officially distributed by Philips Consumer Electronics Company In countries where Philips Consumer Electronics Company does not dis tribute the product the local Philips service organiza tion will attempt to provide service although there may be a delay if the appropriate spare parts and technical manual s are not readily available...

Page 21: ...video cassette player VIDEO OUTPUT Jack jack located on the back of the VCP which is used to send video to another source Glossary Video Heads Two heads Video Signal EIA standards NTSC color Antenna VHF UHF 75 ohm external anten na cable terminal VHF Output Signal Channel 3 or 4 switchable 75 ohms unbalanced Power Requirement AC 120V 10 60Hz 5 DC 13 2V 10 VPZ215AT only Power Consumption AC 12W DC ...

Page 22: ...22 VPZ210 VPZ215 4 3 99 3 16 PM Page 22 ...

Page 23: ...5 17 pause still button 12 17 picture control button 14 feature 17 light 13 play button 12 14 light 13 playback features 18 options 17 playing 16 power button 12 14 cord 15 light 13 rear panel 15 remote control buttons 12 using 5 sensor 5 14 repeat button 14 light 13 playback 17 rew ind button 14 rew ind light 13 rew ind search button 12 rf coaxial cable 6 9 safety precautions 3 searching 17 senso...

Page 24: ... 800 851 8885 IB8037E001 Printed In China 0VMN02120 H1549UD H1548UD S UPPLIED A CCESSORIES Remote Control 4835 218 37198 Two AA Batteries 4835 138 17012 RF Coaxial Cable 75 ohm 4835 323 27011 Check to be sure the items on this page are packed with your VCP These accessories are provided to help you use or set up your VCP One Piece Car Battery Cord VPZ215AT only 4835 321 57008 VPZ210 VPZ215 4 3 99 ...