Philips VR220/07 User Manual

Table of contents
AIntroduction 2....................................
DearPhilipscustomer,2....................................................................................
Specifications3.....................................................................................................
Suppliedaccessories3........................................................................................
Importantnotesregardingoperation4..........................................................
Specialfunctionsofyournewvideorecorder5..........................................
ImportantinformationforcustomersinGreatBritain7...........................
BConnecting the video recorder 8.....
Preparingtheremotecontrolforoperation8.............................................
ConnectingyourvideorecordertotheTVset8........................................
Connectingwithascartcable9.......................................................................
Connectingwithoutascartcable10...............................................................
Connectingadditionaldevices11.....................................................................
CInstalling your video recording 12...
Initialinstallation12.............................................................................................
Decoderallocation13........................................................................................
ManualTVchannelsearch14............................................................................
Usingthesatellitereceiver15...........................................................................
SortingTVchannelsautomatically(FollowTV)15......................................
AutomaticTVchannelsearch(Autoinstall)17.............................................
Monitorfunction18............................................................................................
SortingandclearingTVchannelsmanually18...............................................
Settingthetimeanddate20..............................................................................
DImportant notes for operation 21....
Navigationinthescreenmenu21...................................................................
EPlayback 22........................................
Playingcassettes22..............................................................................................
PlayingbackNTSCcassettes23.......................................................................
Displayingcurrenttapeposition23.................................................................
Searchingforatapepositionwithpicture(scanning)24............................
Stillpicture24.......................................................................................................
Searchingfortapepositionwithoutpicture(forwardwindand
rewind)25.............................................................................................................
InstantView25.....................................................................................................
Automaticsearchforatapeposition(indexsearch)25.............................
Automaticsearchforablankspaceonthetape26.....................................
FEliminating picture interference 27.
Optimisingtracking27........................................................................................
Optimisingstillpicture27..................................................................................
GManual recording 28..........................
Generalinformation28......................................................................................
Recordingwithoutautomaticswitch-off28...................................................
Recordingwithautomaticswitch-off(OTROne-Touch-Recording)29.
Preventingaccidentalerasingofcassettes29................................................
Lininguprecordings(assemblecut)29...........................................................
Selectingtherecordingspeed(SPorLP)30.................................................
Automaticcontrolledrecordingfromasatellitereceiver(RECORD
LINK)31................................................................................................................
'DirectRecord'32...............................................................................................
Switching'DirectRecord'onoroff33...........................................................
HProgramming a recording
(TIMER) 34..............................................
Generalinformation34......................................................................................
Programmingarecording(with'VIDEOPlus+')34.....................................
Problemsandsolutionsforprogrammedrecordings36............................
Programmingarecording(withoutVIDEOPlus+)37.................................
Problemsolvingforprogrammedrecordings38..........................................
Programmingarecordingwith'TURBOTIMER'39....................................
Problemsandsolutionsforprogrammedrecordings40............................
Howtocheck,changeordeleteaprogrammedrecording(TIMER)41.
IOther functions 42............................
Changingthevideo(colour)system42..........................................................
Childlock43.........................................................................................................
Switchingtheon-screendisplay(OSD)offoron44...................................
Switchofftheclockdisplay45..........................................................................
Continuousplayback46.....................................................................................
Automaticswitch-off47.....................................................................................
JSuppressing interference 48.............
Optimisingthemodulator48............................................................................
Switchingthemodulatoron/off49................................................................
KBefore you call an engineer 50.........
HOTLINEtelephonenumbers50....................................................................
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Philips VR220/07 Specifications

General

Brand	Philips
Model	VR220/07
Category	VCR
Language	English

Summary

Introduction to Your Video Recorder

Video Recorder Specifications

Details on voltage, power consumption, dimensions, video heads, and recording/playback times.

Important Operation Notes

Critical safety information and operational precautions for the video recorder.

Connecting the Video Recorder to Your TV

Connecting Your Video Recorder to the TV Set

Steps for making the necessary cable connections between the video recorder and TV.

Connecting with a SCART Cable

Instructions for connecting the video recorder using a SCART cable for optimal signal.

Installing Your Video Recording System

Initial Installation Procedure

Guide to the initial setup, including automatic channel search and time setting.

Manual TV Channel Search

Procedure to manually search and store TV channels if initial setup fails.

Important Operation Notes

Navigating the Screen Menu

Explanation of how to access and use the video recorder's on-screen menu system.

Playback Operations

Playing Cassettes

Instructions on how to insert and play VHS video cassettes.

Still Picture Functionality

How to pause playback and display a still image from the video tape.

Eliminating Picture Interference

Optimising Tracking Settings

Manual adjustment of tracking to improve picture quality and reduce interference.

Manual Recording Guide

Recording Without Automatic Switch-off

Steps for manually starting and stopping a recording session.

Recording with Automatic Switch-off (OTR)

How to set up recordings that automatically stop after a set duration.

Programming Recordings (TIMER)

Programming with VIDEO Plus+

Using PlusCode numbers for simplified timer recording setup.

Troubleshooting Programmed Recordings

Solutions for common problems encountered with timer recordings.

Other Functions and Settings

Changing Video Colour System

Manually adjust the video system (PAL, SECAM, NTSC) for optimal playback.

Child Lock Feature

How to activate and deactivate the child lock to prevent unauthorised use.

Suppressing Interference

Optimising the Modulator Frequency

Adjusting the modulator frequency to avoid reception interference.

Before Calling for Service

HOTLINE Telephone Numbers

Accessing after-sales service contact numbers through the device menu.