Philips VR740/07 User Manual

1. Connecting the video recorder . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Important for the United Kingdom . . . . . . . . . . .4
Preparing the remote control for operation . . . . .4
Connecting your video recorder to the TV set . .4
Connecting with a scart cable and
‘Easy Link’ [VR840] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Connecting with a scart cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Connecting without a scart cable . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Audio output Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Connecting additional devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
2. Important notes for operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Navigation in the screen menu . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
The symbols on your video recorder display . . .7
3. Installing your video recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Preparation for use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Decoder allocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Manual TV channel search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Using the satellite receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Follow TV (Automatic TV channels sorting) . . .10
Automatic Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Sorting and clearing TV channels manually . . .11
Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Setting the RF out channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
4. Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Playing cassettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Playing back NTSC cassettes . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Displaying current tape position . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Searching for a tape position
with picture(scanning) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Still picture / slow motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Searching for tape position without picture
(forward wind and rewind) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Index search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Changing the picture setting
Smart picture [VR840] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Manual Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
I nterference
The Department of Trade and industry
operates a Radio Investigation Service to
help TV licence holders improve reception
of BBC and ITC programmes where these
are being spoilt by interference.
If your dealer cannot help, ask at a Main
Post Office for the booklet 'How to lmprove
Television and Radio Reception'.
5. Manual recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Recording without automatic switch-off . . . . . .15
Preventing accidental erasing . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Lining up recordings (assemble cut) . . . . . . . .15
Selecting the recording speed (SP or LP) . . . .16
Automatic controlled recording from
a satellite receiver (RECORD LINK) . . . . . . . .16
'Direct Record' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Switching 'Direct Record' on or off . . . . . . . . . .17
6. Programming a recording (TIMER) . . . . . . . . .18
General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Programming a recording
(with the 'VIDEO Plus
+
®
system') . . . . . . . . . . .18
Helpful Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Programming a recording
(without the VIDEO Plus
+
®
system
) . . . . . . . . .19
Helpful Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Programming a recording with
'TURBO TIMER' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Helpful Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
How to check, or delete a programmed
recording (TIMER) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
How to change a programmed
recording(TIMER) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
NexTView Link [VR840] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
7. Other functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Switching the status display off or on . . . . . . . .22
Blue Background on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Automatic switch-off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Clock display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Selecting the sound channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
8.Before you call an engineer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Supplied accessories
• Operating instructions
• Remote control and batteries
• Aerial cable
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Table of Contents

Philips VR740/07 Specifications

General

Type	VCR
Video System	PAL
Tape Type	VHS
Number of Heads	4
Remote Control	Yes
Recording Speed	SP, LP
Playback Speed	SP, LP
Connections	SCART
Smart Functions	No
Playback Formats	VHS
Outputs	SCART

Summary

Philips VCR Operating Instructions

Important Operational and Safety Notes

Key safety warnings and operational advice for using the video recorder.

Connecting Your Philips VCR to TV

Scart Cable Connection Guide

Connecting the VCR to a TV using a scart cable, including Easy Link.

Aerial Cable Connection Guide

Connecting the VCR to a TV using an aerial cable.

Philips VCR TV Connection Details

Scart Socket Selection and Troubleshooting

Guidance on selecting correct scart sockets and troubleshooting channel search issues.

Philips VCR Audio and Device Connections

Audio Output and Additional Device Setup

Connecting audio outputs and external devices like decoders to the VCR.

Philips VCR Important Operation Notes

Basic Operation and Display Information

Covers turning the VCR on, display time, and power consumption details.

Automatic Switch-Off and Menu Navigation

Managing the automatic switch-off feature and navigating the on-screen menu.

Understanding VCR Display Symbols

Explanation of the various symbols and indicators on the VCR's front display.

Installing Your Philips VCR

Initial Setup and Remote Control Use

Steps for initial setup and proper use of the remote control.

Decoder Allocation and Channel Search

Setting up decoders and troubleshooting channel search failures.

Philips VCR Channel Tuning

Manual TV Channel Search Procedures

Steps to manually search for and store missing TV channels.

Satellite Receiver Integration

How to receive satellite channels via the VCR's AV2 (DECODER) socket.

Philips VCR Automatic Channel Setup

Follow TV Channel Sorting

Synchronizing VCR channel order with the TV's channel order.

Automatic Tuning Process

Procedure to re-tune all available TV channels, overwriting existing ones.

Easy Link Feature Explanation

Explanation of how the Easy Link feature automatically transfers TV channels to the VCR.

Philips VCR Channel Management

Manual Channel Sorting and Deletion

Manually sorting or deleting TV channels stored in the VCR.

Setting the VCR Clock and Date

Instructions for manually setting the VCR's internal clock and date.

Philips VCR RF Output Settings

Setting the RF Out Channel for Interference

How to change the VCR's transmission frequency to avoid interference.

Philips VCR Playback Operations

Basic Cassette Playback and Tape Info

Inserting cassettes, starting playback, and understanding tape position display.

Picture Quality and Tape Counter Issues

Addressing poor playback quality and issues with the tape counter.

Digital Studio Picture Control Feature

Explanation of Philips' picture enhancement technology for playback quality.

Philips VCR Advanced Playback

Tape Searching and Still Motion

Using scan, still picture, slow motion, and index search for tape navigation.

Smart Picture and Manual Tracking Adjustments

Adjusting picture settings and manually tracking tapes for optimal viewing.

Philips VCR Manual Recording Guide

Recording Basics and Erase Prevention

Starting manual recordings and preventing accidental erasure of tapes.

Lining Up Recordings (Assemble Cut)

Technique to avoid flicker when adding new recordings to existing ones.

Philips VCR Recording Modes

Selecting Recording Speed (SP/LP)

Choosing between Standard Play (SP) and Long Play (LP) for recording duration.

Automatic Satellite Recording (Record Link)

Setting up the VCR to automatically record from a satellite receiver via scart.

Philips VCR Direct Record Function

Instant Recording with Direct Record

How to use Direct Record for instant recording and its settings.

Philips VCR Timer Programming Guide

VIDEO Plus+ System Setup

Using PlusCode numbers to easily program recordings and select frequency.

Recording Frequency Options (Once, Daily, Weekly)

Choosing the recording frequency: once, daily (Mon-Fri), or weekly.

Philips VCR Manual Timer Programming

Manual Recording Setup Without PlusCode

Manual steps to program recordings without using PlusCode numbers.

Timer Programming Helpful Hints

Common issues and solutions related to timer programming errors.

Philips VCR Turbo Timer Programming

Quick Recording with Turbo Timer

Quick programming for recordings within the next 24 hours via VCR display.

Philips VCR Timer Management

Checking and Deleting Timer Recordings

Steps to view, manage, or delete previously set timer recordings.

Changing Programmed Timer Recordings

Instructions for modifying existing programmed timer recordings.

NexTView Link Feature [VR840]

Using NexTView Link to mark TV programs for automatic VCR programming.

Philips VCR Other Functions

Status Display and Blue Background Settings

Controlling the status display, blue background, and automatic standby features.

Philips VCR Display and Sound Options

Clock Display Settings

Managing clock display settings to reduce brightness and power consumption.

Selecting Sound Channels

Choosing the audio track for playback or bilingual broadcast reception.

Philips VCR Troubleshooting and Support

VCR Unresponsive and Basic Troubleshooting

Steps for when the VCR is unresponsive, cassette jammed, or remote fails.

Playback and Recording Problem Resolution

Resolving problems with playback, picture quality, and recording failures.

Signal Interference and Programming Errors

Troubleshooting TV signal interference and VIDEO Plus+ programming issues.

Factory Reset and Support Information

Instructions for resetting the VCR and contacting support.