Philips 686 Operating Instructions Manual page 2

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Programming with 'VIDEOPlus+'
All the information required for a programming is encoded in the VIDEOPlus+ code.
1
Switch on the TV set.
2 TIMER k
Press the button on the remote control.
3
With the digit buttons , enter the VIDEOPlus+ code (up to 9 digits) printed in your TV guide next to the
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start time of a TV programme.
If you make a mistake, clear with the CLEAR (CL)
4
If you want to programme at daily or weekly intervals, press the
vals) or 'W-WEEKLY' (weekly intervals) appears in the display. The 'daily intervals' function can only be used
for recordings to be made from Mondays to Fridays inclusive.
5
Confirm the entries with the button . The resultant data appears on the TV screen.
OK
Note: If you use VIDEOPlus+ for the first time for this TV channel, the line 'SELECT PROG' appears when you
confirm the VIDEOPlus+ code. Instead of 'E2', select the programme number for this particular TV channel,
using the digit buttons and confirm with the
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* Switch 'VPS' or 'PDC' (V/P) on or off with the
SELECT
* If you wish to set a later end time for a recording, press the
P q
the button you will add 15 minutes to the end time.
* If e.g.: '20:00' flashes in the display, please set the clock.
6
Finally, press the button. Programming is now complete.
OK
The data has been stored in a TIMER block.
7
Make sure that a cassette without erase protection has been loaded. Switch to standby with the
STANDBY m
button.
A programmed recording will only function when the video recorder is switched to standby with the
STANDBY m button.
button.
button until 'D-DAILY' (daily inter-
SELECT
button.
OK
button.
5
P q button at step . Each time you press
How to programme a recording manually
1
Switch on the TV set. Press the TIMER k button twice.
2
Select a free TIMER block, using the P q or the
DATE PROG START V/P END
01 01
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gTIMER CLEAR
NEXT
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3
With the TIMER k the C or the D button you can select between the entries 'DATE' (date), 'PROG'
(programme number), 'START' (start time) and 'END' (end time).
You can enter or adjust data, using the P q
entry with the TIMER k button.
You can switch 'VPS/PDC' ('V/P') on and off at step 'START' with the
You can select between 'D' (daily intervals) or 'W' (weekly intervals) at step 'DATE' with the
ton.
4
Finally, press the button. Programming is now complete.
OK
5
Make sure that a cassette without erase protection has been loaded. Switch to standby with the
STANDBY m button.
A programmed recording will only function when the video recorder is switched to standby with the
STANDBY m
button.
Note:
1
* Clear a TIMER-block: After step , select the TIMER block you want to clear with the
P r
button. Press the CLEAR (CL) button.
* If e.g.: '20:00' flashes in the display, the clock must be set.
P r button. Press the TIMER k button.
20:00 21:30
gCL
D/WgSELECT OK
or the P r button or the digit buttons . Confirm each
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SELECT button.
SELECT
P q or the
but-