Philips VR620/07 Bedienungsanleitung

Table of contentsAIntroduction 2...DearPhilipscustomer,2...

6So that you can identify your machine for service questions or in the event of theft, enter theserial number here. The serial number (PROD.NO.) is pr

7BConnecting the video recorderPreparing the remote control foroperationThe remote control and its batteries are packed separately in the original vid

8Connecting with a scart cableHave the following cables ready:an aerial cable (1, supplied), a mains cable (2, supplied), a scart cable (3).1 Remove t

9CONGRATULATIONSYOU NOW OWN A NEWPHILIPSVIDEO RECORDERCONTINUEpOKa My screen is emptyb Many TV sets are switched to the programme number for the scart

106 Select this programme number and manually start the TV's channelsearch as if you wanted to save a new TV channel until the 'testimage&ap

11CInstalling your video recordingInitial installationThis chapter shows you how to start the initial installation. The video recorder automaticallyse

12Decoder allocationSome TV channels transmit encoded TV signals which can only be viewed with a commerciallypurchased or hired decoder without distur

13Manual TV channel searchIn some cases it could occur that all of the TV channels were not found and saved during theinitial installation. In this ca

14a I don't know the channels for my TV stationsb In this case, press P in line 'CHANNEL NUMBER' to start the automaticchannel search.

15Sorting TV channels automatically (FollowTV)When the automatic channel search function is activated, the TV channels are saved in a specificorder. T

The remote controlTAPE LIST Tape List: To call up the Tape ListSTANDBY/ON m Switch on or off: To switch set on or off, interrupt menu function,interru

16a 'NOTV' will appear in the display. The video recorder is notreceiving a video signal from the TV set.b Check the plug on the scart cable

17Automatic TV channel search(Autoinstall)During installation, all available TV channels are searched for and saved. If the channelassignments of your

18Monitor functionYou can switch back and forth between the TV picture and video recorder picture withMONITOR . But this only works when you use a sca

19Deleting TV channelsUsing CLEAR (CL) you can delete unwanted TV channels or those withpoor reception.9 Confirm with OK . The following message will

20Setting the time and dateIf the display shows an incorrect time or '--:--', the time and date must be reset manually.If a TV channel which

21DImportant notes for operationSwitching onYou can switch on the video recorder with the STANDBY/ON m button, the number buttons0-9 or by putting in

22ETape ListGeneral informationThe 'Tape List is an integrated database in the video recorder that remembers all recordingsmade by this video rec

23Why must I note the cassette number?When searching for available recordings, you will need to insert thecorresponding cassettes (cassette numbers).H

245 Repeat step 3 and step 4 until you have made the desired changes.6 Save the new title with OK .7 If you want to change more titles, repeat step3 t

25Removing a title from the Tape ListYou can delete titles not used any longer to create space in the memory of the Tape List fornew recordings. If al

Additional TV functionsqS TV volume: TV volume upSr TV volume: TV volume downTV y TV sound off: To switch the sound on or offTV m Standby: To switch o

26FPlaybackPlaying cassettesYou can use this video recorder to play back recorded VHS video cassettes. You can operatethe video recorder using the rem

27Automatic switch-off of special functionsMany functions (e.g. pause, still picture, search) switch themselves offautomatically after a short time in

28a The counter does not moveb This occurs when there are no recordings on a portion of a tape.Therefore, the video recorder cannot receive any inform

29Searching for tape position withoutpicture (forward wind and rewind)1 Stop the tape with STOP h .0:30:212 Press H (reverse) or I (forward). This wil

30Automatic search for a blank space on thetapeYou can search for space on the tape (at least 1 minute of blank tape) for a new recording, forexample,

31GEliminating picture interferenceOptimising trackingThis video recorder has an automatic tracking function. In order for the video heads to optimall

32HManual recordingGeneral informationUse 'Manual Recording' to make a spontaneous recording (for example, a programme currentlybeing shown)

33Displaying tape positionUsing OK you can show the tape position in the display.4 Stop recording with STOP h .Recording with automatic switch-off(OTR

34Lining up recordings (assemble cut)When you add a further recording to a cassette, which already has a recording on it, a shortblank (flicker) can a

35Automatic controlled recording from asatellite receiver (RECORD LINK)This function automatically starts recording on the switched-off video recorder

The symbols on your video recorderdisplayThese symbols can light up on your video recorder display:This is where the current operating mode is shown a

36'Direct Record'Can you record the right TV channel in seconds when the video recorder is switched off? Noproblem. If recording is started

37Switching 'Direct Record' on or off1 Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number forthe video recorder.2 Press MENU on

38IProgramming a recording (TIMER)General informationUse programming a recording (TIMER) to automatically start and stop a recording at a later date.T

39Programming a recording (with 'VIDEOPlus+')Thanks to this programming system, you no longer need to tediously enter the date, programmenum

40TIMERVPSDATE REP. PROG. START PDC END21 MO-FR 01 20:00 ] 21:30________________________________REP.pSELECT STOREpOKa The following message appears on

41Problems and solutions for programmedrecordingsPROBLEM SOLUTIONThe video recorderwill not operatebWhile a programmed recording is being made, you ca

42Programming a recording(without VIDEO Plus+)1 Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number forthe video recorder.2 Press TIMER k o

436 Insert a cassette with an intact security tab (unprotected).Using 'Tape List'To save a recording in the 'Tape List' or to use

44Problem solving for programmedrecordingsPROBLEM SOLUTIONThe video recorderdoes not reactbWhile a programmed recording is being made, you cannot oper

45Programming a recording with'TURBO TIMER'With this function, programming a recording that takes place within the next 24 hours, will bequi

466 Switch off with STANDBY/ON m .The programmed recording will only function when the videorecorder is switched off with STANDBY/ON m .If any of the

47How to check, change or delete aprogrammed recording (TIMER)1 Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number forthe video recorder.2

48JOther functionsChanging the video (colour) systemIf you play back recordings made on a different kind of tape, the automatic video (colour) systems

49Child lockYou can prevent unauthorised use of your video recorder with this function. When the childlock is active, the buttons on the front of the

50SPECIAL SETTINGSOSD è ON pCLOCK DISPLAY OFFRECORD LINK OFFREPEAT PLAY OFFDIRECT RECORD ON________________________________EXITpMENU STOREpOK4 In the

51Switching the remote control commandIf you use a second video recorder that reacts to the same remote control command (stop, play,record, etc.) as t

52Continuous playbackThis function can be used to play a cassette over and over again. When the end of the cassetteis reached, the video recorder will

53Automatic switch-offIf you haven't used the video recorder for a few minutes in certain modes (e.g.: STOP), it willswitch to standby automatica

54Selecting the sound channelYou can select the desired sound channel during playback or while receiving TV channels via thevideo recorder. This allow

55KSuppressing interferenceOptimising the modulatorIn some reception locations it is possible that a TV channel will be sent on the same or similarfre

2AIntroductionDear Philips customer,Instruction manuals are usually very dry since they are technically-oriented and often poorlytranslated. I have be

567 Confirm with OK .'STORED' will appear briefly on the screen.Optimising the modulator is now complete.Switching the modulator on / offIf

57LBefore you call an engineerIf, contrary to expectation, you have any problems using this video recorder, it may be caused bythe following reasons.Y

58PROBLEM SOLUTIONNo picture when youplay a cassette:bThere is no recording on the cassette: change the cassette.bYou have selected the wrong programm

59ENGLISH

60Code numbers of the remote controlAcura 02...Adyson 05, 20...Akai 33,

Your video recorder is equipped with the followingfeature:Using your video recorder remotecontrol with your TV setYour video recorder remote control c

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3Welcome to the large family of owners of PHILIPS VHS video recorders.Thank you for buying a VR620/07 .Please take the time to read this operating man

4Important notes regarding operationDanger: High voltage!Do not remove the top cover as there is a risk of an electrical shock!The video recorder does

5Special functions of your new videorecorderYour PHILIPS video recorder is not just for recording and playing back VHS cassettes. It also hasa whole r