Philips VR 665 - Safety Instructions; High Voltage and Servicing Warning

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PHILIPS VR 665
Congratulations! You are now the owner of one
of the most sophisticated and simple-to-use
video recorders (VCR) on the market. With this
VCR you can record and play VHS-standard
cassettes.
Naturally, you can't wait to use it. But before you
do, it's worthwhile taking the time to read
through the whole of this operating manual.
It will show you how to make the best use of
your equipment
You can practise using the set without any
worries because, no matter which buttons you
press, you cannot damage it.
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PAL SECAM
Safety instructions
• Danger - high voltage in this appliance! Do not
open! The set does not contain any parts that can
be repaired by the user. As long as the set is
connected to the mains there are parts of it still in
operation. To switch off the set completely you
must disconnect it from the mains.
• Please note that this equipment is designed for
use with a 220-240 volts/50 Hz power supply.
• Ensure that air can circulate freely through the
ventilation slots of the set. Do not place the set on
soft surfaces.
• Do not place the set close to a source of heat
(radiator etc).
• Ensure that no objects or liquids enter the set.
If liquid is spilt into it, disconnect the set imme¬
diately from the mains and call the After-Sales
Service for advice.
Contents Page
1. SUMMARY OF BUTTONS AND CONTROLS 2
The remote control 2
Front of the set 3
Back of the set 3
INSTALLATION. HOW DO I INSTALL THE 4
VIDEO RECORDER?
Connecting to the TV set 5
Connecting a decoder or other additional 6
equipment
Connecting to a satellite receiver 6
Emergency interrupt 6
Setting display language 7
Setting the clock and date on the video 7
recorder
3. STORING TV CHANNELS 8
ATS - the automatic channel search 8
Automatic Channel Allocation 8
Manual channel number allocation 9
Manual channel search 10
4. PLAYING A RECORDED CASSETTE 12
• Fast wind and rewind 12
INSTANT VIEW 12
Picture scanning 13
Tape position 14
Searching for a tape position 14
How do I eliminate picture interference? 15
Cleaning function 15
Sound track selection 15
5. HOW DO I RECORD DIRECTLY? 16
Long play function 17
Hi-Fi stereo reception 17
6. HOW DO I PROGRAMME A RECORDING? 18
Programming with ShowView 19
Timer programming 20
How do I stop a TIMER recording? 22
How do I check or correct a TIMER block? 22
How do I clear a TIMER block? 23
7. SPECIAL FEATURES ON YOUR VIDEO RE- 24
CORDER
Tuner mode 24
On Screen Display (OSD) 24
Playback via the aerial cable * 26
8. BEFORE YOU CALL AN ENGINEER 28
9. NOTES 29
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