Video Cassette Player VPA115BL VPA115PR Owner’s Manual Important! Return your Warranty Registration Card within 10 days. See why inside.
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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.
Table of Contents Setting Up Your VCP Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Before Using Your VCP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Hookups Without a Cable Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before Using Your VCP 5 Putting Batteries in the Remote Control 1 1 Remove the battery compartment lid on the bottom of the remote control by sliding the lid in the direction of the arrow. 2 Insert two AA batteries inside the battery compartment with their + and – ends aligned as indicated. 3 2 Using the Remote Control 3 Replace the battery compartment lid. ● ● 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.
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 automobile, go to page 11. 1 Disconnect the antenna or cable from your TV. Antenna Indoor/Outdoor (300 ohm) 75Ω ANT CAB / LE 75V 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.
Hookups Without a Cable Box (cont’d) 7 3 Connect the RF coaxial cable (supplied) to the ANT(enna) OUT 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 13.
Hookups With a Cable Box This connection allows you to view any channel. You must select channels at the Cable Box. 3. Use a second RF coaxial cable to connect 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. IN OUT 75Ω AN CABT / LE ANT OUT CH3 AUDIO 13.2V OUTPUT CH4 ANT IN VIDEO ANTENNA IN Jack Back of TV (example only) 2.
Hookups With a Cable Box (cont’d) 9 This connection differs from the one shown on page eight. You may 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. 75Ω ANT CAB / LE ANT OUT CH3 AUDIO 13.2V OUTPUT CH4 IN ANT IN OUT VIDEO TV ANTENNA IN Jack 3.
Hookups With a Stereo TV antenna or cable to ANT(enna) IN Jack ANT OUT CH3 AUDIO 13.2V OUTPUT CH4 ANT IN Audio and Video IN Jacks on TV VIDEO 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 OUTPUT Jack on the back of the VCP. Then, connect the other end of the video cable to the VIDEO IN Jack on your TV.
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 13.2V OUTPUT CH4 ANT IN VIDEO AC Power Cord Car Battery Cord (supplied) To 13.2V Jack 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.
Remote Control Buttons EJECT Button Press to eject the tape. POWER 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.
Display Panel 13 VCP Display Panel Information about VCP operations is displayed here. Cassette Compartment Insert a tape here. POWER SYSTEM REPEAT PICT. CONTROL REW PLAY F.FWD VIDEO CASSETTE PLAYER POWER POWER REPEAT PICT. CONTROL STOP EJECT Rewind Light This light appears when the tape is rewinding. POWER REPEAT POWER Light This light indicates that the power is turned on. When moisture has accumulated in your VCP, this light will blink. PICT.
Front Panel STOP/EJECT Button Press once to stop the tape. When tape playback is stopped, press to eject the tape. F.FWD (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.
Rear Panel 15 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. ANT(enna) OUT Jack Use the supplied RF coaxial cable to connect this jack to the ANTENNA IN jack on your TV or Cable Box. Details are on pages six-nine. CH3/CH4 Switch Set to channel 3 or 4 to use your TV with your VCP. Details are on pages six-nine. ANT OUT CH3 AUDIO 13.
Playing Before playing a tape, make sure the VCP and TV are connected (see pages six-11). Then, follow the steps below. 1 Turn on the TV. Set it to the same channel as the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCP. 1 2 Turn on the TV. Set it to channel 3 or 4. Insert a tape in the VCP. 2 Insert a tape in the VCP. The power will come on and playback will start automatically. The POWER light and the Play light will appear on the display panel of the VCP.
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 To cancel Repeat Playback, press the REPEAT button again. The REPEAT light will go off. PICT(ure) CONTROL Button PICT(ure) CONTROL Light POWER SYSTEM REPEAT PICT. CONTROL REW PLAY F.FWD VIDEO CASSETTE PLAYER POWER Picture Control 1 POWER REPEAT PICT.
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 STOP button. To return to playback, press the PLAY button. EJECT POWER Super High Speed Searching (LP/SLP) TRACKING 1 During tape playback, press the FF/SEARCH button or the REW(ind)/SEARCH button twice.
Automatic Operation Features 19 Direct Button Operation 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. Automatic Playback When you put a tape in the VCP, the power will come on and playback will begin automatically.
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 representative.
Limited Warranty 21 VIDEO CASSETTE PLAYER 90 Days Free Labor/One Year Parts Exchange/Three Years Exchange on Video Heads This product must be carried in for repair. tribute the product, the local Philips service organizaWHO IS COVERED? You must have proof of purchase to receive warranty tion will attempt to provide service (although there may be a delay if the appropriate spare parts and service. A sales receipt or other document showing technical manual(s) are not readily available).
Specifications/Glossary Specifications Glossary Video Heads Two heads Antenna: VHF (very high frequency; channels 2 - 13) and UHF (ultra high frequency; channels 14 - 69). Video Signal EIA standards; NTSC color AUDIO OUTPUT Jack: jack located on the back of the VCP which is used to send audio to another system. Antenna VHF/UHF – 75 ohm external antenna/cable terminal Cable: all standard channels can be received without a Cable Box. Frame: a single still picture.
Index 23 ac power cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 ant(enna) in jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 ant(enna) out jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 audio output jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10, 15 automatic playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 rewind, off, eject . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 batteries . . . .
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES The following items are supplied with your VCP; they are provided to help you use or set up your VCP.
