Philips vr550_o2_dfu_nld.pdf - Philips Televison & Video

Seems that way since repair not cost effective.

If you were to log on to the manufacturer's web site, I think you will be pleasantly surprised as usually one is able to download, by model number, Customer Instruction Manuals, list of Dealers for spare part supplies and Driver downloads (if applicable) as required.

The information is normally free of charge.

I hope this helps.

You might be able to get the user manual from the Philips website free!

http://www.usersmanualguide.com/philips/home_audio-video__vcr/page35

Here you have the manual in PDF.

sounds like the take reel sensor is loose or going bad

Thank you for your concern, I have had an e.mail from the seller apologizing for the omission and offering to send me the Manual via the post.
Blondie39

If your pre-recorded tapes also play without sound, then check the scart lead is in straight.

If not, then it's more likely to be a dirty audio head.

Try a VHS head cleaner tape.

Get thee back to the store. You have a defective TU reel sensor..accordianman

http://www.p4c.philips.com/files/v/vr550_07/vr550_07_dfu_eng.pdf

sounds like the capacitor on the start up voltage to the drive ic in the power supply has dried up.If you never unplugged vcr before you wouldnt have noticed problem.Now since unplugged cant start up properly.It is the capacitor nearest the ic in the psu can.If you know anyone handy at electronics should be an easy job for them.