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Philips VR720/07 User Manual

Philips VR720/07
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Table of contents
AIntroduction 3....................................
DearPhilipscustomer,3....................................................................................
Specifications4.....................................................................................................
Suppliedaccessories4........................................................................................
Importantnotesregardingoperation5..........................................................
Specialfunctionsofyournewvideorecorder6..........................................
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.............................................
Monitorfunction17............................................................................................
SortingandclearingTVchannelsmanually18...............................................
Settingthetimeanddate19..............................................................................
DImportant notes for operation 20....
Navigationinthescreenmenu20...................................................................
ETape List 21........................................
Generalinformation21......................................................................................
AddingacassettetotheTapeList21.............................................................
Editingrecordingtitles22..................................................................................
SearchingforatitleintheTapeList23..........................................................
RemovingatitlefromtheTapeList24..........................................................
FPlayback 25........................................
Playingcassettes25..............................................................................................
PlayingbackNTSCcassettes26.......................................................................
Displayingcurrenttapeposition26.................................................................
Searchingforatapepositionwithpicture(scanning)27............................
Stillpicture/slowmotion27............................................................................
Searchingfortapepositionwithoutpicture(forwardwindand
rewind)28.............................................................................................................
InstantView28.....................................................................................................
Automaticsearchforatapeposition(indexsearch)28.............................
Automaticsearchforablankspaceonthetape29.....................................
Selectingpicturesettings(SMARTPICTURE)29.........................................
GEliminating picture interference 30.
Optimisingtracking30........................................................................................
Optimisingstillpicture30..................................................................................
HManual recording 31..........................
Generalinformation31......................................................................................
Recordingwithoutautomaticswitch-off31...................................................
Recordingwithautomaticswitch-off(OTROne-Touch-Recording)32.
Preventingaccidentalerasingofcassettes32................................................
Lininguprecordings(assemblecut)33...........................................................
Selectingtherecordingspeed(SPorLP)33.................................................
Automaticcontrolledrecordingfromasatellitereceiver(RECORD
LINK)34................................................................................................................
'DirectRecord'35...............................................................................................
Switching'DirectRecord'onoroff36...........................................................
IIR Sat control 37................................
Connectingthesatellitecontrol37.................................................................
Preparingthesatellitecontrol37.....................................................................
IR-CODEtable38................................................................................................
JProgramming a recording
(TIMER) 39..............................................
Generalinformation39......................................................................................
Programmingarecording(with'VIDEOPlus+Deluxe')39.......................
Problemsandsolutionsforprogrammedrecordings42............................
Programmingarecording(withoutVIDEOPlus+Deluxe)42..................
Problemsolvingforprogrammedrecordings44..........................................
Programmingarecordingwith'TURBOTIMER'45....................................
Problemsandsolutionsforprogrammedrecordings46............................
Howtocheck,changeordeleteaprogrammedrecording(TIMER)47.
KOther functions 48.............................
Changingthevideo(colour)system48..........................................................
Childlock49.........................................................................................................
Switchingtheon-screendisplay(OSD)offoron49...................................
Switchofftheclockdisplay50..........................................................................
Switchingtheremotecontrolcommand51..................................................
Continuousplayback52.....................................................................................
Automaticswitch-off53.....................................................................................
UsingyourvideorecorderremotecontrolwithyourTVset54............
Selectingthesoundchannel55.........................................................................
LSuppressing interference 56.............
Optimisingthemodulator56............................................................................
Switchingthemodulatoron/off57................................................................
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Philips VR720/07 Specifications

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BrandPhilips
ModelVR720/07
CategoryVCR
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction

Specifications

Detailed technical specifications of the video recorder, including voltage, power consumption, and dimensions.

Supplied accessories

Lists all items included with the video recorder, such as cables and manuals.

Important notes regarding operation

Crucial safety warnings and general operational guidelines for using the video recorder safely and effectively.

Special functions of your new video recorder

Details various special features of the video recorder that enhance its usability and performance.

Important information for customers in Great Britain

Provides specific instructions and safety information relevant to customers located in Great Britain.

Connecting the video recorder

Preparing the remote control for operation

Instructions for installing batteries and preparing the remote control for use with the video recorder.

Connecting with a scart cable

Details the procedure for connecting the video recorder to a TV using a SCART cable for optimal signal transfer.

Connecting without a scart cable

Provides step-by-step instructions for connecting the video recorder to a TV without using a SCART cable.

Connecting additional devices

Instructions for connecting other external devices like decoders or camcorders to the video recorder.

Installing your video recording

Initial installation

Guides the user through the automatic initial setup process for the video recorder.

Decoder allocation

Explains how to allocate a decoder to a specific TV channel for viewing encrypted signals.

Manual TV channel search

Details how to manually search for and store TV channels that were not found during automatic installation.

Using the satellite receiver

Instructions on how to receive TV channels from a satellite receiver via the video recorder.

Sorting TV channels automatically (Follow TV)

Describes how to automatically sort TV channels to match the TV set's channel order.

Sorting TV channels manually

Explains how to manually reorder or delete TV channels saved in the video recorder.

Automatic TV channel search (Autoinstall)

Guides through automatically finding and saving all available TV channels.

Monitor function

Allows switching between TV and video recorder pictures when connected via SCART.

Sorting and clearing TV channels manually

Details manual sorting and deletion of TV channels to organize the channel list.

Setting the time and date

Instructions for manually setting the video recorder's clock and date for accurate recording.

Important notes for operation

Basic Operation and Status Information

Covers switching the device on, its operational status, and power considerations.

Safety and Control Features

Details safety warnings, emergency exit, and how to navigate the system menu.

Tape List

General information

Introduces the Tape List feature and its benefits for tracking recordings.

Adding a cassette to the Tape List

Step-by-step guide on how to add cassettes with recordings to the Tape List database.

Editing recording titles

Instructions on how to change or customize the titles of recorded programs stored in the Tape List.

Searching for a title in the Tape List

Explains how to quickly find and play back specific recordings using the Tape List.

Removing a title from the Tape List

Guide on deleting titles from the Tape List to free up space for new entries.

Playback

Playing cassettes

Instructions on how to insert and play back standard VHS video cassettes.

Playing back NTSC cassettes

Information on playing back NTSC format cassettes on PAL televisions.

Displaying current tape position

How to view the current position on the tape, including time remaining.

Searching for a tape position with picture (scanning)

How to perform picture search (fast forward/rewind with picture) on a cassette.

Still picture / slow motion

Instructions for displaying a still frame or playing back in slow motion.

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

How to fast forward or rewind a cassette without viewing the picture.

Instant View

Allows switching to picture search during wind and rewind operations.

Automatic search for a tape position (index search)

How to use index marks for quick searching of recorded segments.

Automatic search for a blank space on the tape

How to find the next available blank space on a tape for recording.

Selecting picture settings (SMART PICTURE)

How to adjust picture settings for optimal playback quality using the SMART PICTURE function.

Eliminating picture interference

Optimising tracking

How to manually adjust the tracking to improve picture quality and reduce interference.

Optimising still picture

How to improve the quality of a still picture when paused during playback.

Manual recording

General information

Provides an overview of manual recording methods available on the video recorder.

Recording without automatic switch-off

Step-by-step guide to manually start and stop recordings without automatic termination.

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

How to set up recordings that automatically start and stop based on a timer.

Preventing accidental erasing of cassettes

Instructions on how to protect cassettes from accidental erasure using the security tab.

Lining up recordings (assemble cut)

How to add recordings to a cassette without introducing glitches between segments.

Selecting the recording speed (SP or LP)

Explains how to choose between Standard Play (SP) and Long Play (LP) recording speeds.

Automatic controlled recording from a satellite receiver (RECORD LINK)

How to set up automatic recording triggered by a satellite receiver via SCART.

'Direct Record'

How to record the currently viewed channel directly and easily.

Switching 'Direct Record' on or off

Instructions for enabling or disabling the 'Direct Record' function.

IR Sat control

Connecting the satellite control

How to connect the satellite control device to the video recorder.

Preparing the satellite control

Steps to prepare the satellite control for operation with the video recorder.

IR-CODE table

A list of IR codes for compatible satellite receivers to enable remote control.

Programming a recording (TIMER)

General information

Explains the TIMER function for scheduling automatic recordings and what information is needed.

Programming a recording (with 'VIDEO Plus+ Deluxe')

How to program recordings using the VIDEO Plus+ Deluxe system via PlusCode numbers.

Timer Recording Options

Covers selecting recording types (once, daily, weekly) and using Tape List.

External Source and Control Setup

Details setting up external sources like satellite receivers and using VPS/PDC.

Problems and solutions for programmed recordings

Common issues encountered with programmed recordings and their solutions.

Programming a recording (without VIDEO Plus+ Deluxe)

How to program recordings manually using the timer without VIDEO Plus+ Deluxe.

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

Instructions for viewing, modifying, or removing scheduled timer recordings.

Other functions

Changing the video (colour) system

How to manually select the video system (PAL, SECAM, NTSC) for optimal playback.

Child lock

How to activate or deactivate the child lock to prevent unauthorized use.

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

Instructions for enabling or disabling the on-screen display information.

Switch off the clock display

How to turn off the clock display on the video recorder to save energy.

Switching the remote control command

How to change the remote control's command mode to avoid interference with other devices.

Continuous playback

How to set the video recorder for continuous playback of cassettes.

Automatic switch-off

How to enable or disable the automatic standby function for the video recorder.

Using your video recorder remote control with your TV set

How to use the video recorder's remote to control basic TV functions.

Selecting the sound channel

How to choose between stereo, mono, or mixed sound during playback or TV reception.

Suppressing interference

Optimising the modulator

How to adjust the modulator frequency to reduce interference with TV reception.

Switching the modulator on / off

How to disable the built-in modulator to potentially clear interference issues.

Before you call an engineer

HOTLINE telephone numbers

Instructions on how to retrieve and use after-sales service telephone numbers.

Troubleshooting Common Problems

Addresses common issues encountered with the video recorder and provides solutions.

Code numbers of the remote control

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