Page 1: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Introduction Dear Philips customer, Specifications Supplied accessories Important notes regarding operation Special functions of your new video recorder Important information for customers in Great Britain Connecting the video recorder Preparing the remote control for operation Connecting your video recorder to the TV set...
Page 2: The Remote Control
Select: To select a function CHILD LOCK Child lock: To switch child lock on/off MONITOR TV monitor: To switch between TV reception and VCR playback Number buttons: 0 - 9 TURBO TIMER TurboTimer: To programme a recording with the function Turbo...
Page 3 Additional TV functions TV volume: TV volume up TV volume: TV volume down TV y TV sound off: To switch the sound on or off TV m Standby: To switch off the TV TV programme number: To select next programme number TV r TV programme number : To select previous programme number Front of the device...
Page 4: The Symbols On Your Video Recorder Display
The symbols on your video recorder display These symbols can light up on your video recorder display: This is where the current operating mode is shown as a symbol. When you have switched on the LP (Long Play) function or when you play a tape that has been recorded in LP (Long Play).
Page 6: Introduction
Dear Philips customer, Instruction manuals are usually very dry since they are technically-oriented and often poorly translated. I have been employed by Philips for this reason. Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Phil. I will be guiding you through the instruction manual and try to be of help in operating your new device.
Page 7: Specifications
Introduction Welcome to the large family of owners of PHILIPS VHS video recorders. Thank you for buying a VR620/07 . Please take the time to read this operating manual before using your video recorder. It contains important information and notes regarding operation.
Page 8: Important Notes Regarding Operation
Important notes regarding operation Danger: High voltage! Do not remove the top cover as there is a risk of an electrical shock! The video recorder does not contain any components that can be repaired by the customer. Please leave all maintenance work for qualified personnel. As soon as the video recorder is connected to the power supply, there are some components that are in constant operation.
Page 9: Special Functions Of Your New Video Recorder
Special functions of your new video recorder Your PHILIPS video recorder is not just for recording and playing back VHS cassettes. It also has a whole range of special functions which will make the day-to-day use of your new video recorder much easier.
Page 10: Important Information For Customers In Great Britain
So that you can identify your machine for service questions or in the event of theft, enter the serial number here. The serial number (PROD.NO.) is printed on the type plate fixed at the back of the device. MODEL NO. VR620/07 PROD. NO. Important information for customers in Great Britain This set is fitted with an approved moulded 13 amp plug.
Page 11: Connecting The Video Recorder
Connecting the video recorder Connecting the video recorder Preparing the remote control for operation The remote control and its batteries are packed separately in the original video recorder packaging. You must install the batteries in the remote control before use - described in the following section.
Page 12: Connecting With A Scart Cable
Connecting with a scart cable Have the following cables ready: an aerial cable (1, supplied), a mains cable (2, supplied), a scart cable (3). Remove the aerial cable plug from your TV set. Insert it into the socket 2 at the back of the video recorder. Insert one end of the supplied aerial cable into the socket TV at the back of the video recorder and the other end into the aerial input socket at the back of the TV set.
Page 13: Connecting Without A Scart Cable
CONGRATULATIONS YOU NOW OWN A NEW PHILIPS VIDEO RECORDER CONTINUEpOK Connecting the video recorder a My screen is empty b Many TV sets are switched to the programme number for the scart socket by way of a control signal sent through the scart cable.
Page 14: Connecting Additional Devices
CONGRATULATIONS YOU NOW OWN A NEW PHILIPS VIDEO RECORDER CONTINUEpOK Select this programme number and manually start the TV's channel search as if you wanted to save a new TV channel until the 'test image' appears. a I do not see a 'test screen' b Check the cable connections.
Page 15: Installing Your Video Recording
Installing your video recording AUTO INSTALL SEARCHING 00 TV CHANNELS FOUND ƒƒƒƒƒƒƒ__________________ PLEASE WAIT... Installing your video recording Initial installation This chapter shows you how to start the initial installation. The video recorder automatically seeks out and stores all available TV channels. 'Aim' correctly In the following sections, you require the remote control for the first time.
Page 16: Decoder Allocation
MANUAL SEARCH PROGRAMME NUMBER è P01 S-CHANNEL CHANNEL NUMBER DECODER NICAM ________________________________ EXITpMENU STOREpOK BBC1 Decoder allocation Some TV channels transmit encoded TV signals which can only be viewed with a commercially purchased or hired decoder without disturbances. You can connect such a decoder (descrambler) to this video recorder.
Page 17: Manual Tv Channel Search
MANUAL SEARCH PROGRAMME NUMBER è P01 S-CHANNEL CHANNEL NUMBER DECODER NICAM ________________________________ EXITpMENU STOREpOK Installing your video recording Manual TV channel search In some cases it could occur that all of the TV channels were not found and saved during the initial installation.
Page 18: Using The Satellite Receiver
a I don't know the channels for my TV stations b In this case, press in line 'CHANNEL NUMBER' to start the automatic channel search. A changing channel number will appear on the TV screen. Continue the automatic search until you have found the desired TV channel.
Page 19: Sorting Tv Channels Automatically (Follow Tv)
MENU CLOCK AUTO INSTALL MANUAL SEARCH FOLLOW TV TV CHANNEL ALLOC. RECORD SPEED AUTO STANDBY VIDEOSYSTEM SPECIAL SETTINGS ________________________________ …EXITpMENU †HOTLINEpCL TV01 Installing your video recording Sorting TV channels automatically (Follow When the automatic channel search function is activated, the TV channels are saved in a specific order.
Page 20 a 'NOTV' will appear in the display. The video recorder is not receiving a video signal from the TV set. b Check the plug on the scart cable. b Check your TV's operating instructions to see which scart socket is used for video signals.
Page 21: Automatic Tv Channel Search (Autoinstall)
AUTO INSTALL SEARCHING 00 TV CHANNELS FOUND ƒƒƒƒƒƒƒ__________________ PLEASE WAIT... Installing your video recording Automatic TV channel search (Autoinstall) During installation, all available TV channels are searched for and saved. If the channel assignments of your cable or satellite TV provider change or if you are reinstalling the video recorder, e.g.
Page 22: Monitor Function
TV CHANNEL ALLOC. ALLOCATE ON TV CHANNEL è BBC1 ________________________________ ALLOCATEpOK EXITpMENU Monitor function You can switch back and forth between the TV picture and video recorder picture with MONITOR . But this only works when you use a scart cable to connect the video recorder to your TV set and your TV set responds to this switch-over.
Page 23 Installing your video recording Deleting TV channels CLEAR (CL) Using you can delete unwanted TV channels or those with poor reception. Confirm with OK . The following message will briefly appear on the TV screen: 'STORED'. a The main menu will appear on the screen b After you have confirmed the last channel that can be sorted, you will automatically return to the main menu since no more TV channels can be assigned.
Page 24: Setting The Time And Date
CLOCK YEAR è 2001 MONTH DATE TIME 20:00 SMART CLOCK ________________________________ EXITpMENU STOREpOK Setting the time and date If the display shows an incorrect time or '--:--', the time and date must be reset manually. If a TV channel which transmits TXT/PDC (teletext/PDC) is stored under programme number 'P01', time/date will automatically be taken from the TXT/PDC information.
Page 25: Important Notes For Operation
Important notes for operation Switching on Automatic switch off Time in the display Energy consumption Power outage/no power Emergency exit MENU CLOCK AUTO INSTALL MANUAL SEARCH FOLLOW TV TV CHANNEL ALLOC. RECORD SPEED AUTO STANDBY VIDEOSYSTEM SPECIAL SETTINGS ________________________________ …EXITpMENU †HOTLINEpCL Important notes for operation You can switch on the video recorder with the STANDBY/ON m button, the number buttons...
Page 26: Tape List
Tape List TAPE LIST CHECKING CASSETTE PLEASE WAIT... ________________________________ General information The 'Tape List is an integrated database in the video recorder that remembers all recordings made by this video recorder. The Tape List helps you keep track of which film is on which cassette.
Page 27: Editing Recording Titles
TAPE LIST CASS. TITLE LENGTH RECORDING 061 MIN RECORDING 065 MIN RECORDING ________________________________ EXITpMENU EDITp p FINDpOK Tape List Why must I note the cassette number? When searching for available recordings, you will need to insert the corresponding cassettes (cassette numbers). How many cassettes can I save in the Tape List? You can store up to 9 cassettes.
Page 28: Searching For A Title In The Tape List
TAPE LIST CASS. TITLE LENGTH RECORDING 061 MIN RECORDING 065 MIN RECORDING ________________________________ EXITpMENU EDITp p FINDpOK TAPE LIST SEARCHING PLEASE WAIT... P01 BBC1 ________________________________ REMAIN 3:29 EXITpMENU Repeat step and step until you have made the desired changes. Save the new title with OK . If you want to change more titles, repeat step To end, press TAPE LIST .
Page 29: Removing A Title From The Tape List
TAPE LIST CASS. TITLE LENGTH RECORDING 061 MIN RECORDING 065 MIN RECORDING ________________________________ EXITpMENU EDITp p FINDpOK Tape List Removing a title from the Tape List You can delete titles not used any longer to create space in the memory of the Tape List for new recordings.
Page 30: Playback
Playback 0:00: Playing cassettes You can use this video recorder to play back recorded VHS video cassettes. You can operate the video recorder using the remote control or the buttons on the front of the video recorder. What does VHS mean? 'Video Home System' (VHS) has become the world-wide standard for the playback and recording of amateur video cassettes.
Page 31: Playing Back Ntsc Cassettes
Playback Automatic switch off of special functions Many functions (e.g. pause, still picture, search) switch themselves off automatically after a short time in order to protect the cassette and to save energy. Do I need to change the playback speed when playing back LP recordings? For playback, the correct recording speed 'SP' will automatically be selected.
Page 32: Searching For A Tape Position With Picture (Scanning)
0:30: 0:00: a The counter does not move b This occurs when there are no recordings on a portion of a tape. Therefore, the video recorder cannot receive any information from the tape. This is not a fault in your machine. a The display/the screen shows '-0:01:20' b If you rewind a cassette from the tape position '0:00:00', the counter will show for instance, '-0:01:20' (the cassette will be rewound to 1 minute...
Page 33: Searching For Tape Position Without Picture (Forward Wind And Rewind)
0:30: 0:30: Playback Searching for tape position without picture (forward wind and rewind) Stop the tape with STOP h . Press H (reverse) or I (forward). This will, for example, appear in the display: To stop at a certain place on the tape, press STOP h . Instant View With this function you can switch to picture search during wind and rewind.
Page 34: Automatic Search For A Blank Space On The Tape
0:00: Automatic search for a blank space on the tape You can search for space on the tape (at least 1 minute of blank tape) for a new recording, for example, after an existing recording on the tape. Press INDEX E . Then press STOP h . This will, for example, appear in the display: As soon as the video recorder finds the corresponding tape position, it automatically switches to pause.
Page 35: Eliminating Picture Interference
Eliminating picture interference Eliminating picture interference Optimising tracking This video recorder has an automatic tracking function. In order for the video heads to optimally read the video track of the newly inserted video cassette, the tape speed is slightly corrected automatically.
Page 36: Manual Recording
Manual recording BBC1 BBC1 General information Use 'Manual Recording' to make a spontaneous recording (for example, a programme currently being shown). If you want to start and stop a recording manually, read the section 'Recording without automatic switch off'. If you want to start a recording manually but have it stopped automatically, read the section 'Recording with automatic switch off'.
Page 37: Recording With Automatic Switch-Off (Otr One-Touch-Recording)
Manual recording Displaying tape position Using you can show the tape position in the display. Stop recording with STOP h . Recording with automatic switch off (OTR One Touch Recording) Insert a cassette. Using 'Tape List' To save a recording in the 'Tape List' or to use a 'Tape List' cassette, enter the cassette number using the number buttons The cassette is being checked.
Page 38: Lining Up Recordings (Assemble Cut)
Lining up recordings (assemble cut) When you add a further recording to a cassette, which already has a recording on it, a short blank (flicker) can appear between the old and the new recording or the picture itself can flicker. To help reduce these from occurring, proceed as follows: Find the tape position of the old recording where you want to insert the new recording.
Page 39: Automatic Controlled Recording From A Satellite Receiver
SPECIAL SETTINGS è ON CLOCK DISPLAY RECORD LINK REPEAT PLAY DIRECT RECORD ________________________________ EXITpMENU STOREpOK Manual recording Automatic controlled recording from a satellite receiver (RECORD LINK) This function automatically starts recording on the switched-off video recorder when a video signal is recognised through the connected scart cable. If your satellite receiver has a programming function, the recording will start automatically (as long as the satellite receiver is switched on).
Page 40: Direct Record
'Direct Record' Can you record the right TV channel in seconds when the video recorder is switched off? No problem. If recording is started manually, the switched off video recorder uses the current TV channel setted on the TV set. You will find more information on how to switch 'Direct record' on or off in the next section 'Direct record'.
Page 41: Switching 'Direct Record' On Or Off
SPECIAL SETTINGS è ON CLOCK DISPLAY RECORD LINK REPEAT PLAY DIRECT RECORD ________________________________ EXITpMENU STOREpOK Manual recording Switching 'Direct Record' on or off Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for the video recorder. Press MENU on the remote control. The main menu will appear. Select line 'SPECIAL SETTINGS' using P r= or ;qP and confirm with OK .
Page 42: Programming A Recording (Timer)
Programming a recording (TIMER) General information Use programming a recording (TIMER) to automatically start and stop a recording at a later date. The video recorder will switch to the right programme number and begin recording at the correct time. With this video recorder, you can pre-programme up to six recordings within a period of one month.
Page 43: Programming A Recording (With 'Video Plus+')
VIDEO PLUS+ PLUSCODE NUMBER REP. 53124---- èONCE ________________________________ REP.pSELECT STOREpOK TIMER LISTpTIMER Programming a recording (TIMER) Programming a recording (with 'VIDEO Plus+') Thanks to this programming system, you no longer need to tediously enter the date, programme number, start and end time. All the information needed for programming is contained in the PlusCode-programming number.
Page 44 TIMER DATE REP. PROG. START PDC END MO-FR 20:00 21:30 ________________________________ REP.pSELECT STOREpOK a The following message appears on the screen: 'SELECT PROG. NR.' b The programme number of the TV channel has not yet been assigned to the PlusCode number. Using the number buttons control, select the corresponding programme number (programme name) of the TV channel and confirm with a The following message appears on the screen: 'PLUSCODE NUMBER...
Page 45: Problems And Solutions For Programmed Recordings
PROBLEM The video recorder will not operate 'SWITCH TO STANDBY- TIMER RECORDING' flashes on the TV screen Cassette is ejected during recording Error message: 'NO CASSETTE' ' will flash in the video recorder display Cassette was ejected as soon as the button was pressed Error message: 'ALL TIMERS OCCUPIED'...
Page 46: Programming A Recording (Without Video Plus+)
TIMER DATE REP. PROG. START PDC END MO-FR 20:00 21:30 ________________________________ REP.pSELECT STOREpOK Programming a recording (without VIDEO Plus+) Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for the video recorder. Press TIMER k on the remote control twice . A free TIMER block will be highlighted.
Page 47 Programming a recording (TIMER) Insert a cassette with an intact security tab (unprotected). Using 'Tape List' To save a recording in the 'Tape List' or to use a 'Tape List' cassette, enter the cassette number using the number buttons The cassette is being checked. You can find more information on the 'Tape List' in the chapter 'Tape List'.
Page 48: Problem Solving For Programmed Recordings
PROBLEM The video recorder does not react 'SWITCH TO STANDBY- TIMER RECORDING' flashes on the TV screen A cassette was automatically ejected during recording Error message: 'NO CASSETTE' ' ' will flash in the video recorder display The 'PROTECTED CASSETTE' error message appears briefly on the screen then the cassette is...
Page 49: Programming A Recording With 'Turbo Timer
BBC1 20:00 22:00 Programming a recording (TIMER) Programming a recording with 'TURBO TIMER' With this function, programming a recording that takes place within the next 24 hours, will be quick and easy. The following pre-set information will appear in the display when you programme a recording using 'TURBO TIMER'.
Page 50: Problems And Solutions For Programmed Recordings
PROBLEM The video recorder does not react ' will flash in the video recorder display Cassette is ejected during recording The 'PROT' error message appears briefly in the display then the cassette is ejected Error message: 'FULL' Switch off with STANDBY/ON m . The programmed recording will only function when the video recorder is switched off with STANDBY/ON m .
Page 51: How To Check, Change Or Delete A Programmed Recording (Timer)
Programming a recording (TIMER) How to check, change or delete a programmed recording (TIMER) Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for the video recorder. Press TIMER k on the remote control twice . Select the programmed recording (TIMER) you want to check, change or delete with P r= or ;qP .
Page 52: Other Functions
Other functions MENU CLOCK AUTO INSTALL MANUAL SEARCH FOLLOW TV TV CHANNEL ALLOC. RECORD SPEED AUTO STANDBY VIDEOSYSTEM SPECIAL SETTINGS ________________________________ …EXITpMENU †HOTLINEpCL Changing the video (colour) system If you play back recordings made on a different kind of tape, the automatic video (colour) system switch-over may lead to colour distortion.
Page 53: Child Lock
Other functions Child lock You can prevent unauthorised use of your video recorder with this function. When the child lock is active, the buttons on the front of the device are blocked (will not function). You can make programmed recordings while the child lock is on. With the video recorder switched on, press CHILD LOCK on the remote control for five seconds.
Page 54: Switch Off The Clock Display
SPECIAL SETTINGS è ON CLOCK DISPLAY RECORD LINK REPEAT PLAY DIRECT RECORD ________________________________ EXITpMENU STOREpOK SPECIAL SETTINGS è ON CLOCK DISPLAY RECORD LINK REPEAT PLAY DIRECT RECORD ________________________________ EXITpMENU STOREpOK In the line 'OSD', select the desired setting with P . Which settings can I choose? 'ON': Shows the OSD for a few seconds only.
Page 55: Switching The Remote Control Command
MENU CLOCK AUTO INSTALL MANUAL SEARCH FOLLOW TV TV CHANNEL ALLOC. RECORD SPEED AUTO STANDBY VIDEOSYSTEM SPECIAL SETTINGS ________________________________ …EXITpMENU †HOTLINEpCL Other functions Switching the remote control command If you use a second video recorder that reacts to the same remote control command (stop, play, record, etc.) as this video recorder, then you can change the remote control and this video recorder.
Page 56: Continuous Playback
SPECIAL SETTINGS è ON CLOCK DISPLAY RECORD LINK REPEAT PLAY DIRECT RECORD ________________________________ EXITpMENU STOREpOK Continuous playback This function can be used to play a cassette over and over again. When the end of the cassette is reached, the video recorder will rewind and start from the beginning again. This function is activated or deactivated as follows.
Page 57: Automatic Switch-Off
Other functions Automatic switch off If you haven't used the video recorder for a few minutes in certain modes (e.g.: STOP), it will switch to standby automatically. You can cancel this function to use the video recorder as a television receiver. Switch on the TV set.
Page 58: Selecting The Sound Channel
Selecting the sound channel You can select the desired sound channel during playback or while receiving TV channels via the video recorder. This allows you to select a desired language for multi-language transmissions. Press SELECT . This will show the current sound setting. What goes on behind the settings? 'STEREO': Left and right stereo (HIFI) sound tracks can be heard.
Page 59: Suppressing Interference
Suppressing interference OPTIMIZE MODULATOR OPTIMIZE FREQUENCY MODULATOR ________________________________ EXITpMENU STOREpOK Suppressing interference Optimising the modulator In some reception locations it is possible that a TV channel will be sent on the same or similar frequency as the video recorder. Result: As soon as the video recorder is switched on, the reception quality for this or several other TV channels will decreased.
Page 60: Switching The Modulator On / Off
OPTIMIZE MODULATOR OPTIMIZE FREQUENCY MODULATOR ________________________________ EXITpMENU STOREpOK Confirm with OK . 'STORED' will appear briefly on the screen. Optimising the modulator is now complete. Switching the modulator on / off If you cannot clear picture or sound interference despite optimisation, you can switch off the built-in modulator.
Page 61: Before You Call An Engineer
Before you call an engineer PROBLEM Your video recorder does not respond to any button being pressed: Resetting devices to default factory settings Cassette is jammed in the video recorder: Remote control does not work: Before you call an engineer If, contrary to expectation, you have any problems using this video recorder, it may be caused by the following reasons.
Page 62 PROBLEM No picture when you play a cassette: Poor picture quality when you play a cassette: No recording possible: Programmed recording does not work: The wrong TV channel was decoded (entered) after you programmed a recording using Video Plus+ There is picture or sound interference on TV reception: SOLUTION...
Page 63 ENGLISH...
Page 64 02, 07, 21 Panasonic 26, 40 Pathe Cinema 22, 15, 08, 05, 20, 07, 13 Pausa Perdio 25, 26 Phase Philco 20, 25 Philips Pioneer Profex 23, 38, 35 Proline Protech 33, 23 12, 20, 25 Quelle Questa 09, 07...
Page 65 ADDENDUM SHEET Your video recorder is equipped with the following feature: Using your video recorder remote control with your TV set Your video recorder remote control can transmit several commands to TV sets of different makes. By using the TV buttons on the panel in the middle of the control, you can: increase the TV volume reduce the TV volume...
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Philips VR620/07 Manual

Introduction

Connecting the Video Recorder

Installing Your Video Recording

Important Notes for Operation

Tape List

Playback

Eliminating Picture Interference

Manual Recording

Programming a Recording (TIMER)

Other Functions

Suppressing Interference

Before You Call an Engineer

Quick Links

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