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Philips VR750/58 User Manual

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1. Connecting the video recorder . . . . . . . . . . . .4
2. Important notes for operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
3. Installing your video recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1. Connecting the video recorder ... .4 Preparing the remote control for operation Connecting your video recorder to the TV Connecting with a scart cable Connecting without a scart cable Audio output Connection .
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  • Page 3: Operating Instructions

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Thank you for buying a Philips video recorder. This video recorder is one of the most sophisti- cated and easy-to-use video recorders (VCR) on the market. Please take the time to read this operating manual before using your video recorder.

  • Page 4: Connecting The Video Recorder

    1. Connecting the video recorder Preparing the remote control for operation The remote control and its batteries are packed separately in the original video recorder packag- ing. You must install the batteries in the remote control before use. Take the remote control and the enclosed batteries (2 batteries).

  • Page 5: Connecting Without A Scart Cable

    Then, read the section 'Preparation for use' in the chapter 'Installing your video recorder'. My screen is empty • Many TVs are switched to the programme number for the scart socket by way of a con- trol signal sent through the scart cable. •...

  • Page 6: Important Notes For Operation

    2. Important notes for operation Switching on You can switch on the video recorder with the button. STANDBY/ON y y Automatic switch-off If the video recorder is not used for several minutes, it switches itself off automatically. This function can be deactivated (e.g. if you want to use the video recorder as a TV receiver).

  • Page 7: Installing Your Video Recorder

    3. Installing your video recorder Preparation for use This chapter shows you how to prepare the video recorder for use. 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 8: Decoder Allocation

    Decoder allocation Some TV channels transmit encoded TV signals which can only be viewed with a purchased or rented decoder. You can connect such a decoder to this video recorder. The following function will automatically activate the connected decoder for the desired TV channel.

  • Page 9: Follow Tv (Automatic Tv Channels Sorting)

    Follow TV (Automatic TV channels sorting) When the automatic channel search function is activated, the TV channels are saved in a specific order. This may vary from the order of TV chan- nels on the TV. This function changes the order of TV channels saved in the video recorder to match that of the Make sure that the video recorder and the TV are connected by a scart cable.

  • Page 10: Sorting Tv Channels Manually

    The automatic TV channel search starts. This allows the video recorder to save all available TV channels. This procedure may take sever- al minutes. When the TV channel search is complete, 'COMPLETED' will briefly appear on the TV screen. Sorting TV channels manually After you have performed the automatic channel search you may not agree with the sequence in which the individual TV channels have been allo-...

  • Page 11: Setting The Clock

    Setting the clock If the display shows an incorrect time or '--:--', the time and date must be reset manually. If a TV channel that transmits VPS/PDC or the Teletext is stored under programme number 'P01', time/date will automatically be taken from the VPS/PDC or the Teletext information.

  • Page 12: Playback

    'PLAY' will PLAY B-K appear on the display. DIGITAL STUDIO PICTURE CONTROL Philips has developed a system which produces the best possible playback quality. For old and often-used video cassettes, this system reduces interference. For new or high quality cassettes, it emphasises the details.

  • Page 13: Searching For A Tape Position With Picture(Scanning)

    Searching for a tape position with picture (scanning) During playback, press REW0- s (forward). FWD 1- B If you want to search in super high speed, press REW0- s FWD 1- B (This function will not operate for a cassette recorded in SP mode in the NTSC standard.) Press PLAY B-K...

  • Page 14: Manual Recording

    5. Manual recording 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 manual- ly, read the section 'Recording without auto- matic switch-off'. Read the section 'DIRECT RECORD' if you want to record a programme currently being shown.

  • Page 15: Automatic Controlled Recording From A Satellite Receiver (Record Link)

    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 program- ming function, the recording will start automati- cally (as long as the satellite receiver is switched on).

  • Page 16: Switching 'Direct Record' On Or Off

    Switching 'DIRECT RECORD' on or off Switch on the TV. If required, select the pro- gramme number for the video recorder. Press . The main menu will appear. MENU Select 'RECORD SET UP' with and confirm with STOP C-L Select 'DIRECT RECORD' with .

  • Page 17: Programming A Recording (Timer)

    6. Programming a recording (TIMER) General information Use a TIMER programming to automatically start and stop a recording at a later time or 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 eight recordings within a period of one year.

  • Page 18: Programming A Recording (Without The Show View System)

    '- -' appears at PROG. . • The programme number of the TV channel has not yet been assigned to the S number. Using the number buttons remote control, select the corresponding pro- gramme number (name) of the TV channel. The following message appears on the screen:'ERROR' •...

  • Page 19: Programming A Recording With 'Turbo Timer

    Programming a recording with 'TURBO TIMER' With Turbo Timer, programming a recording that takes place within the next 24 hours is quick and easy. You don’t even need to switch your TV 'on' as the necessary information will appear in the VCR display.

  • Page 20: Problems And Solutions For Programmed Recordings

    Problems and solutions for programmed recordings Error message: ' ' flashes in the video recorder display • No cassette was inserted. Insert a cassette and switch off the video recorder using STANDBY/ON y y Cassette was ejected as soon as the button was pressed STANDBY/ON y y •...

  • Page 21: Other Functions

    7. Other functions Changing the video (colour) system If you playback recordings made on other video recorders or you want to record from external sources (via the scart socket), the automatic video (colour) system switch-over may lead to colour distortion. You can switch off the automatic TV system switch-over as follows.

  • Page 22: Automatic Switch-Off

    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 tele- vision receiver. Switch on the TV. If required, select the pro- gramme number for the video recorder.

  • Page 23: Before You Call An Engineer

    8. Before you call an engineer If, contrary to expectation, you have any prob- lems using this video recorder, it may be caused by the following reasons. Your video recorder does not respond to any button being pressed: • There is no power supply: Check the power supply.
  • Page 24 PHILIPS PORTUGUESA, S.A. Consumer Information Centre Rua Dr. António Loureiro Borge, nr. 5 Arquiparque, Miraflores P-2795 L-A-VEHLA PORTUGAL Phone: 021-4163063 PHILIPS CE, The Philips Centre, 420 - 430 London Road, Croydon, Surrey CR9 3 QR UNITED KINGDOM Phone: 0208-665-6350 PHILIPS KUNDECENTER Frederikskaj 6, 1780 København V...

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