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Philips VR620/07 User Manual

Philips VR620/07
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Table of contents
AIntroduction 2....................................
DearPhilipscustomer,2....................................................................................
Specifications3.....................................................................................................
Supplied accessories 3........................................................................................
Important notes regarding operation 4..........................................................
Special functions of your new video recorder 5..........................................
Important information for customers in Great Britain 6...........................
BConnecting the video recorder 7.....
Preparing the remote control for operation 7.............................................
Connecting your video recorder to the TV set 7........................................
Connecting with a scart cable 8.......................................................................
Connecting without a scart cable 9.................................................................
Connecting additional devices 10.....................................................................
CInstalling your video recording 11...
Initial installation 11.............................................................................................
Decoder allocation 12........................................................................................
Manual TV channel search 13............................................................................
Using the satellite receiver 14...........................................................................
Sorting TV channels automatically (Follow TV) 15......................................
Automatic TV channel search (Autoinstall) 17.............................................
Monitor function 18............................................................................................
Sorting and clearing TV channels manually 18...............................................
Setting the time and date 20..............................................................................
DImportant notes for operation 21....
Navigation in the screen menu 21...................................................................
ETape List 22........................................
General information 22......................................................................................
Adding a cassette to the Tape List 22.............................................................
Editing recording titles 23..................................................................................
Searching for a title in the Tape List 24..........................................................
Removing a title from the Tape List 25..........................................................
FPlayback 26........................................
Playing cassettes 26..............................................................................................
Playing back NTSC cassettes 27.......................................................................
Displaying current tape position 27.................................................................
Searching for a tape position with picture (scanning) 28............................
Still picture / slow motion 28............................................................................
Searching for tape position without picture (forward wind and
rewind) 29.............................................................................................................
Instant View 29.....................................................................................................
Automatic search for a tape position (index search) 29.............................
Automatic search for a blank space on the tape 30.....................................
GEliminating picture interference 31.
Optimising tracking 31........................................................................................
Optimising still picture 31..................................................................................
HManual recording 32..........................
General information 32......................................................................................
Recording without automatic switch-off 32...................................................
Recording with automatic switch-off (OTR One-Touch-Recording) 33.
Preventing accidental erasing of cassettes 33................................................
Lining up recordings (assemble cut) 34...........................................................
Selecting the recording speed (SP or LP) 34.................................................
Automatic controlled recording from a satellite receiver (RECORD
LINK) 35................................................................................................................
'Direct Record' 36...............................................................................................
Switching 'Direct Record' on or off 37...........................................................
IProgramming a recording
(TIMER) 38..............................................
General information 38......................................................................................
Programming a recording (with 'VIDEO Plus+') 39.....................................
Problems and solutions for programmed recordings 41............................
Programming a recording (without VIDEO Plus+) 42.................................
Problem solving for programmed recordings 44..........................................
Programming a recording with 'TURBO TIMER' 45....................................
Problems and solutions for programmed recordings 46............................
How to check, change or delete a programmed recording (TIMER) 47.
JOther functions 48............................
Changing the video (colour) system 48..........................................................
Child lock 49.........................................................................................................
Switching the on-screen display (OSD) off or on 49...................................
Switch off the clock display 50..........................................................................
Switching the remote control command 51..................................................
Continuous playback 52.....................................................................................
Automatic switch-off 53.....................................................................................
Selecting the sound channel 54.........................................................................
KSuppressing interference 55.............
Optimising the modulator 55............................................................................
Switching the modulator on / off 56................................................................
LBefore you call an engineer 57.........
HOTLINE telephone numbers 57....................................................................
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Philips VR620/07 Specifications

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BrandPhilips
ModelVR620/07
CategoryVCR
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction

Specifications

Details about the video recorder's technical specifications and performance metrics.

Supplied accessories

Lists the components and items included in the product packaging.

Important notes regarding operation

Crucial safety precautions and operational guidelines for using the video recorder.

Special functions of your new video recorder

Highlights unique features and advanced capabilities of the video recorder.

Important information for customers in Great Britain

Specific advisories and information relevant to users located in Great Britain.

Connecting the video recorder

Preparing the remote control for operation

Instructions for inserting batteries and setting up the remote control for initial use.

Connecting your video recorder to the TV set

Guides for establishing the necessary cable connections between the video recorder and the television.

Connecting with a scart cable

Detailed steps for establishing a connection using a SCART cable.

Connecting without a scart cable

Instructions for connecting the video recorder to a TV without utilizing a SCART cable.

Connecting additional devices

Information on linking external devices such as satellite receivers or camcorders.

Installing your video recording

Initial installation

Steps for the initial setup, including automatic channel search and TV tuning.

Decoder allocation

Procedure to assign a decoder to a specific TV channel for viewing encrypted programs.

Manual TV channel search

Method for manually searching and storing TV channels if automatic tuning is unsuccessful.

Using the satellite receiver

Guidance on receiving channels from a satellite receiver via the video recorder.

Sorting TV channels automatically (Follow TV)

Synchronizing the video recorder's channel order with the TV set's channel sequence.

Automatic TV channel search (Autoinstall)

Re-performing the automatic search and saving of all available TV channels.

Monitor function

Functionality to switch between viewing the TV picture and the video recorder picture.

Sorting and clearing TV channels manually

Process for manually reordering, adding, or deleting saved TV channels.

Setting the time and date

Instructions for setting or correcting the video recorder's internal clock and date.

Important notes for operation

Switching on

Methods for powering on the video recorder using the remote or device buttons.

Automatic switch-off

Explanation of the auto-standby feature and how to disable it.

Time in the display

Information regarding the display of time and clock status when the device is off.

Energy consumption

Details concerning the power usage of the video recorder in various operational states.

Power outage/no power

How settings are retained or lost during power interruptions.

Emergency exit

Method to interrupt any active function or process using the standby button.

Navigation in the screen menu

Guidance on using the remote control to navigate and operate the on-screen menu system.

Tape List

General information

Overview of the Tape List feature for managing and tracking recorded tapes.

Adding a cassette to the Tape List

Process for registering cassettes containing recordings into the Tape List database.

Editing recording titles

Instructions on how to modify or customize the titles of recorded programs.

Searching for a title in the Tape List

Method for locating and playing specific recorded titles using the Tape List.

Removing a title from the Tape List

Procedure for deleting entries from the Tape List to manage space.

Playback

Playing cassettes

Basic instructions for playing recorded VHS video cassettes.

Playing back NTSC cassettes

How to play cassettes recorded in NTSC format on PAL television sets.

Displaying current tape position

Method to view the current position on the tape in hours, minutes, and seconds.

Searching for a tape position with picture (scanning)

Techniques for fast forwarding or rewinding while viewing the picture.

Still picture / slow motion

Freezing the playback image or viewing the tape content in slow motion.

Searching for tape position without picture (forward wind and rewind)

Fast forwarding or rewinding tape content without visual feedback.

Instant View

Feature allowing picture search during tape wind or rewind operations.

Automatic search for a tape position (index search)

Using index marks to quickly locate specific recorded segments on a tape.

Automatic search for a blank space on the tape

Finding the next available blank section on a tape for new recordings.

Eliminating picture interference

Optimising tracking

Manually adjusting the tracking control to improve picture quality and reduce interference.

Optimising still picture

Adjusting settings to enhance the stability and clarity of still playback images.

Manual recording

General information

An overview of manual recording procedures and related functionalities.

Recording without automatic switch-off

Steps for initiating and terminating recordings manually without automatic features.

Recording with automatic switch-off (OTR One-Touch-Recording)

Recording with automatic termination based on time or tape end.

Preventing accidental erasing of cassettes

How to use the cassette's security tab to protect recordings from being overwritten.

Lining up recordings (assemble cut)

Technique for adding new recordings seamlessly to existing tape content.

Selecting the recording speed (SP or LP)

Options for choosing recording speed (SP/LP) to manage recording duration and quality.

Automatic controlled recording from a satellite receiver (RECORD LINK)

Automating recordings based on signals from a connected satellite receiver.

'Direct Record'

Functionality to start recording the currently viewed channel instantly with a single button press.

Switching 'Direct Record' on or off

Procedures for enabling or disabling the 'Direct Record' feature.

Programming a recording (TIMER)

General information

Introduction to the timer programming feature for scheduling future recordings.

What is 'VPS/PDC'?

Explanation of Video Programming System and Programme Delivery Control features.

What do I need to know about 'VPS/PDC'?

Key information and limitations concerning the use of VPS/PDC for programming.

Programming a recording (with 'VIDEO Plus+')

Recording setup using the PlusCode system, utilizing TV listing information.

Problems and solutions for programmed recordings

Troubleshooting common issues encountered when setting up or executing programmed recordings.

Programming a recording (without VIDEO Plus+)

Manual timer programming method without relying on the PlusCode system.

Programming a recording with 'TURBO TIMER'

Quick recording setup for programs occurring within the next 24 hours.

How to check, change or delete a programmed recording (TIMER)

Managing existing timer programs: viewing, modifying, or deleting scheduled recordings.

Other functions

Changing the video (colour) system

Manually adjusting the video system (PAL/SECAM/NTSC) for optimal color playback.

Child lock

Function to prevent unauthorized operation by locking the video recorder's controls.

Switching the on-screen display (OSD) off or on

Control over the visibility of on-screen information during various operating states.

Switch off the clock display

Option to disable the front panel clock display to conserve energy.

Switching the remote control command

Adjusting the remote control's command mode to prevent conflicts with other devices.

Continuous playback

Setting the video recorder to automatically loop playback of a cassette.

Automatic switch-off

Configuration options for the automatic standby feature, including disabling it.

Selecting the sound channel

Choosing the audio track (e.g., stereo, mono) during playback or TV reception.

Suppressing interference

Optimising the modulator

Adjusting the modulator's frequency to improve TV signal reception quality.

Switching the modulator on / off

Procedure for disabling the built-in modulator to resolve picture or sound interference.

Before you call an engineer

HOTLINE telephone numbers

Instructions to access and dial after-sales service numbers using the recorder's menu.

Video recorder unresponsive

Troubleshooting steps for when the video recorder does not respond to any button presses.

Resetting devices to default factory settings

Restoring the video recorder to its original factory state to resolve persistent issues.

Cassette jamming issue

Guidance on safely resolving a cassette that has become jammed in the video recorder.

Remote control malfunction

Steps to diagnose and fix issues with the remote control not working correctly.

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