Automatic Satellite Programme Recording; S-Vhs Et; Cinemalink Functions - Philips VR1100/02X User Manual

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Automatic Satellite Programme
Recording
This facility allows you to record
automatically a satellite programme
which is timer-programmed on your
external satellite tuner. Connect a
satellite tuner to the VCR's AV2 (L-2)
IN/DECODER connector ( P.8) and
programme the timer on the satellite
tuner; the VCR starts recording when it
signals input from the satellite tuner to
the AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connec-
tor, and when there is no input signal
the VCR stops recording and the power
shuts off.
Before performing the following steps:
• Make sure the satellite tuner is
connected to the VCR's AV2 (L-2)
IN/DECODER connector. (P.8)
• Programme the timer on the satellite
tuner.
• Insert a cassette with the safety tab
in place.
1 Press VCR.
2 Press MENU.
3 Press 5 or ∞ to select "VCR SET
UP" then press OK/STATUS.
4 Press 5 or ∞ to select "AUTO SAT
RECORD LINK".
5 Press 4 to set to "ON".
6 Press MENU.
The following message will appear.
PLEASE FOLLOW THE STEPS
BELOW:
1 SET PROGRAM ON SAT
2 TURN SAT OFF
3 TURN VCR OFF
Press POWER to turn off the VCR. If
you do not turn off the VCR after 30
seconds, the VCR will turn off
automatically.
The VCR will then move to stand-by
mode and "L-2" will blink on the
display panel.
Notes:
• Pressing the POWER or STAND/BY
button while Automatic Satellite
Programme Recording mode or stand-by
mode is in progress will cancel the mode
and "AUTO SAT RECORD LINK" is set
back to "OFF" automatically.
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PERATION
• Be sure not to turn on the satellite tuner
before the program is executed otherwise
the VCR will start recording when the
satellite tuner's power is turned on.
• Depending on the type of satellite tuner,
the VCR may not record a slight portion
of the beginning of the programme or may
record slightly longer than the actual
length of the programme.
• While the VCR is in Automatic Satellite
Programme Recording or stand-by mode,
normal timer recording will not perform.
• "Err L-2" will appear if you engage the
Automatic Satellite Programme
Recording while the satellite tuner power
is on. Turn off the satellite tuner.
However, if "Err" will not disappear even
though the satellite tuner is turned off,
Automatic Satellite Programme
Recording function will not work properly
with that satellite tuner.

S-VHS ET

This VCR allows recording in Super VHS
ET (Expansion Technology) mode. You
can record with S-VHS picture quality
on VHS cassettes. However, this funcion
is available only for SP recording.
1
Select S-VHS ET Mode
1 Press the S-VHS ET button on the
front panel to select S-VHS ET
recording mode before recording.
The lamp will lit.
2 Press the button again to cancel
S-VHS ET recording mode after
recording.
Notes:
• "S-VHS ET" setting cannot be changed
during recording, timer recording, or
when the VCR's power is off.
Also, this function dows not work with
S-VHS tapes.
• To obtain the highest quality recording
and playback pictures over a longer
period on this model, S-VHS recording
on S-VHS tape is recommended.
• You can playback S-VHS ET recordings
not only on this VCR but also on another
VCR equipped with S-VHS ET.
• It is recommended to specifically label
S-VHS ET recordings so you can easily
distinguish them from regular VHS
recordings.
• S-VHS ET recordings can also be played
back on an S-VHS VCR. However, there
may be cases where S-VHS ET playback
is not possible on a particular VCR.
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• Frequent still, frame-by-frame and slow-
motion playback may damage the tape
and cause picture degradation.
• With some tapes, better picture quality
may not be obtained even with S-VHS ET
recording. It is recommended that you do
test record beforehand to make sure
whether better results can be obtained.
• High Grade tapes are recommended for
superior results.
• If the playback picture becomes blurred
or interrupted, use a cleaning cassette.
EasyLink Functions
When you connect the VCR and TV
equipped with T-V Link, EasyLink,
MegaLogic, SMARTLINK, Q-Link,
DATA LOGIC, or NEXTVIEWLINK via
fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable ( P.8),
the following functions are available.
• Direct Recording
• NextView Link
• TV Auto Power ON
• VCR Auto Standby
For details, refer to the instructons
manual for your TV.
The degree of compatibility and
available functions may differ your
system.
Direct Recording
You can start recording the programme
that you are watching on your TV with
simple operation. Follow the procedure
below to use this function.
1 Press VCR.
2 Press MENU.
3 Press 5 or ∞ to select "VCR SET
UP" then press OK/STATUS.
4 Press 5 or ∞ to select "DIRECT
REC" then press 3 to set to "ON".
DSPC
O. S. D.
\DIRECT REC
AUTO SP=LP TIMER
DIGITAL 3R
POWER SAVE
AUTO SAT
RECORD LINK
NEXT PAGE
SELECT : 5∞
END : MENU
5 Press MENU to exit the menu
operation.
6 Press REC/OTR ¶. The VCR will
record the programme you currently
watch.
• If "DIRECT REC" is set to
"OFF", the REC/OTR ¶ button
functions as described in
"Recording". ( P.22)
• During the Direct Recording
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"CH " appears on the display
panel.
ON
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ON
OFF
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