Philips VR805/07 - User Manual

Congratulations on the purchase 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.
Please take the time to read this operating manual before
using your video recorder.
Safety instructions and other notes
ADanger: High voltage!
Do not remove the top cover as there is a risk of an electrical
shock!
AThe video recorder does not contain any components that can
be repaired by the customer. When the appliance is connected
to the power supply there are some components that are
constantly operational. To switch off the video recorder
completely you must disconnect it from the power supply.
BNote that this power pack is designed for a power supply of
220-240V/50Hz.
BEnsure that air can circulate freely through the ventilation slots
on the video recorder.
BEnsure that no objects or liquids enter the video recorder. If
liquid is spilt into it, disconnect the video recorder immediately
from the power supply and call the After-sales Service for
advice.
BThe video recorder should not be used immediately after
transportation from a cold to a hot area or vice versa, or in
conditions of extreme humidity.
After unpacking the video recorder, it should be allowed to
acclimatize for at least three hours before installation.
C These operating instructions have been printed on nonpolluting
paper.
C Deposit old batteries at the relevant collection points.
C Please make use of the facilities available in your country for
disposing of the packaging of the video recorder in a way that
helps to protect the environment.
C This electronic equipment contains many materials that can be
recycled. Please inquire about the possibilities for recycling
your old set.
DVIDEO Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of
Gemstar Development Corporation. The VIDEO Plus+ system is
manufactured under licence from Gemstar Development Cor-
poration.
1. INSTALLATION 2...................................
Connecting to the TV-set 2...........................
Autoinstall 4.......................................
Initial Installation 4..................................
Successive Installation 4............................
Automatic TV Channel Allocation (FOLLOW TV) 4.......
Connecting a decoder or additional equipment 5.......
Manual TV Channel Search 5........................
Monitor function 6..................................
Sort/Clear TV channels manually 6....................
Setting the clock and the date 7......................
User guide (OSD) 7..................................
Emergency interrupt 7...............................
Saving energy 7....................................
2. PLAYBACK 8.......................................
Playback a cassette 8...............................
Searching for tape position 8.........................
Still picture/Slow motion 8...........................
Eliminating picture interference 9.....................
3. MANUAL RECORDING 10............................
Recording with/without automatic switch-off 10........
Automatic recording from a satellite receiver (SAT
RECORDING) 11....................................
Direct Record 11....................................
4. AUTOMATIC (PROGRAMMED) RECORDING 12.........
’VPS’ (Video Programming System)/’PDC’ (Pro-
gramme Delivery Control) 12.........................
Programming with ’VIDEO Plus+’ 12...................
Manual programming without ’VIDEO Plus+’ 13.........
How to check or alter a TIMER 14.....................
’NexTView Link’ 14..................................
5. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS 15.........................
Changing the TV system 15..........................
Child lock 15.......................................
Switching the remote control command 16.............
Continuous playback 16.............................
The automatic switch-off 16..........................
Remote control of TV sets 18.........................
Audio dubbing 19...................................
Selecting the sound track 19.........................
Synchronous editing (synchro-edit) 19................
Before you call an engineer 21.......................
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PHILIPS VR805/07, VR806/07
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Summary

Installation

Autoinstall

Detailed steps for automatic TV channel search and allocation.

Connecting with scart cable without Easy Link;NexTView

Connecting the VCR to a TV without the Easy Link/NexTView feature.

Connecting to the TV-set

Detailed steps for connecting the VCR to the TV using a scart cable.

Connecting without scart cable

Connecting the VCR to a TV using an aerial cable only.

Automatic TV Channel Allocation (FOLLOW TV)

Maintaining TV channel sequence with scart cable connection.

Connecting with scart cable and Easy Link;NexTView

Using Easy Link/NexTView for automatic TV channel loading.

Safety Instructions

High Voltage Warning

Do not remove the top cover as there is a risk of an electrical shock!

Playback Functions

Playback a cassette

Detailed steps for playing a video cassette.

Manual Recording

Recording without automatic switch-off

Recording without automatic switch-off.

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

One-touch recording with automatic switch-off.

Automatic Recording

Automatic recording from a satellite receiver (SAT RECORDING)

Recording from a satellite receiver using programming function.

Direct Record

Recording the currently selected channel automatically.

Programmed Recording

VPS (Video Programming System);PDC (Programme Delivery Control)

Using VPS/PDC for automatic recording based on broadcast signals.

Manual programming without VIDEO Plus+

Programming recordings manually without using VIDEO Plus+ codes.

How to check or alter a TIMER

Checking and modifying programmed timer recordings.

Programming with VIDEO Plus+

Programming recordings using the VIDEO Plus+ system.

Manual audio control

Audio dubbing

Replacing the sound track of a recording with another audio source.

Editing Functions

Synchronous editing (synchro-edit)

Synchronously copying between VCR and camera recorder.

Troubleshooting

Before you call an engineer

Programmed recording does not function

Philips VR805/07 Specifications

General

Type	VCR
Video System	PAL
Tuner	Yes
Remote Control	Yes
Recording Formats	VHS
Tuner Type	Analog
Recording Speed	Longplay, Standard Play
Playback Speed	Longplay, Standard Play
Connections	SCART
Playback Formats	VHS