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Philips VR720/58 User Manual

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Dear Philips customer,
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Specifications
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Supplied accessories
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Important notes regarding operation
Special functions of your new video recorder
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Preparing the remote control for operation
Connecting your video recorder to the TV set
Connecting with a scart cable
Connecting without a scart cable
Connecting additional devices
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Initial installation
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Decoder allocation
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Manual TV channel search
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Using the satellite receiver
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Sorting TV channels automatically (Follow TV)
Automatic TV channel search
Monitor function
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Sorting and clearing TV channels manually
Setting on-screen menu language
Setting the time and date
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Navigation in the screen menu
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General information
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Adding a cassette to the Tape List
Editing recording titles
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Searching for a title in the Tape List
Removing a title from the Tape List
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Playing cassettes
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Playing back NTSC cassettes
Displaying current tape position
Searching for a tape position with picture (scanning)
Still picture / slow motion
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Searching for tape position without picture (forward wind and
rewind)
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Instant View
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Automatic search for a tape position (index search)
Automatic search for a blank space on the tape
Selecting picture settings (SMART PICTURE)
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Optimising tracking
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Optimising still picture
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Recording without automatic switch-off
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Preventing accidental erasing of cassettes
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Lining up recordings (assemble cut)
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Selecting the recording speed (SP or LP)
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Automatic controlled recording from a satellite receiver (RECORD
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'Direct Record'
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Switching 'Direct Record' on or off
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Programming a recording (with 'ShowView')
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Problems and solutions for programmed recordings
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Programming a recording (without ShowView)
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Problem solving for programmed recordings
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Programming a recording with 'TURBO TIMER'
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Problems and solutions for programmed recordings
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Changing the video (colour) system
Child lock
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Switching the on-screen display (OSD) off or on
Switch off the clock display
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Switching the remote control command
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Continuous playback
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Using your video recorder remote control with your TV set
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Selecting the sound channel
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Optimising the modulator
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  • Page 1 Dear Philips customer, ..................Optimising tracking ..................Specifications ..................... Optimising still picture .................. Supplied accessories ..................Important notes regarding operation ............Special functions of your new video recorder .......... General information ..................Recording without automatic switch-off ........... Recording with automatic switch-off (OTR One-Touch-Recording) 35 Preparing the remote control for operation ..........
  • Page 2 TAPE LIST : To call up the Tape List STANDBY/ON m : To switch set on or off, interrupt menu function, interrupt a programmed recording (TIMER) SMART * : To adjust the picture settings during playback EJECT J : To eject a cassette CHILD LOCK : To switch child lock on/off : 0 - 9...
  • Page 3 : TV volume up : TV volume down : To select next programme number TV r : To select previous programme number To switch off the TV ( TV m ), press Sr and TV r at the same time. STANDBY/ON m : To switch off or on, interrupt a function, interrupt a programmed recording (TIMER)
  • Page 4 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). When you have switched on the child lock.
  • Page 6 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 Thank you for buying a VR720/58 . Please take the time to read this operating manual before using your video recorder. It contains important information and notes regarding operation. The video recorder should from a cold to a hot area or vice versa, or in conditions of extreme humidity.
  • Page 8 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. To switch off the video recorder completely you must disconnect it from the power supply.
  • Page 9 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. Philips has developed a system which produces the best possible playback quality. For old and often-used video cassettes, this system reduces interference.
  • Page 10 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. VR720/58 PROD. NO....Introduction...

  • Page 11: Connecting The Video Recorder

    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. Take the remote control and the enclosed batteries (2 batteries). Open the remote control's battery compartment and place the batteries in it as shown in the picture and close the battery compartment.
  • Page 12 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: Initial Installation

    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. b If the TV set does not automatically switch to the scart socket programme number, manually change to the corresponding programme number on your TV set (see your TV's operating instructions).
  • Page 14 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. b Check the cable connections. b The video recorder 'transmits' on the 591MHz frequency (channel 36) Repeat the channel search on your TV set.

  • Page 15: Installing Your Video Recording

    This chapter shows you how to start the initial installation. The video recorder automatically seeks out and stores all available TV channels. In the following sections, you require the remote control for the first time. When using, always aim the front of the remote control at the video recorder and not at the TV set.

  • Page 16: Manual Tv Channel Search

    Check the year in line ' '. If required, please change the year with the number buttons 0-9 on the remote control. Select the next line with ;qP or P r= . Check if the displayed settings for ' ', ' ' and ' ' are correct.
  • Page 17 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. The following function will automatically activate the connected decoder for the desired TV channel. Switch the TV on.
  • Page 18 In some cases it could occur that all of the TV channels were not found and saved during the initial installation. In this case, the missing or coded TV channels must be searched for and stored manually. Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for the video recorder.
  • Page 19 b In this case, press in line ' ' 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. NICAM is a digital sound transmission system. Using NICAM, you can transmit either 1 stereo channel or 2 separate mono channels.
  • Page 20 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 channels on the TV set. This function changes the order of TV channels saved in the video recorder to match that of the TV set.
  • Page 21 a NOTV 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. b If this does not help, it's not possible to use this function. Please read the section 'Sorting TV channels manually'. Wait until the next number, e.g.

  • Page 22: Automatic Tv Channel Search

    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. after moving house, you can start this procedure again. This will replace the TV channels already saved with the new ones.
  • Page 23 After you have performed the automatic channel search you may not agree with the sequence in which the individual TV channels have been allocated to the programme positions (programme numbers) of the video recorder. You can use this function to individually sort the TV channels already saved or to delete unwanted TV channels or those with poor reception.
  • Page 24 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. To assign other TV channels to a programme number, repeat steps Confirm the assignment of the TV channel with MENU . To exit the main menu, press MENU .
  • Page 25 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. (SMART CLOCK) Switch on the TV set.

  • Page 26: Important Notes For Operation

    You can switch on the video recorder with the STANDBY/ON m button, the number buttons 0-9 or by putting in a cassette. 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). For more information, please read the section 'Automatic switch-off' in chapter 'Additional functions'.
  • Page 27 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. The 'Tape List' also gives you quick and easy access to recordings. And: If desired, the video recorder will rewind to the beginning of the selected recording and automatically start playback.
  • Page 28 b You have selected a number which has already been included in the Tape Manager and contains a recording. There are already recordings on the cassette. This cassette is searched for recordings and added to the Tape List. When searching for available recordings, you will need to insert the corresponding cassettes (cassette numbers).
  • Page 29 In the Tape List, all recordings longer than 10 minutes are displayed with cassette number, recording title and length of recording. The TV channel, time and date are saved as a title. The title of this recording can only be changed after the recording has been completed. To do this, the corresponding cassette does not have to be in the video recorder.
  • Page 30 This function can be used to quickly and easily find and play back a recording saved in the Tape List. The video recorder automatically rewinds to the beginning of the selected recording and automatically starts playback. Press TAPE LIST on the remote control. An overview of all recordings saved in Tape List appears on the screen.
  • Page 31 You can delete titles not used any longer to create space in the memory of the Tape List for new recordings. If all titles of a cassette are deleted, also the cassette number will be removed from the Tape List. Press TAPE LIST on the remote control.
  • Page 32 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. 'Video Home System' (VHS) has become the world-wide standard for the playback and recording of amateur video cassettes.
  • Page 33 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. For playback, the correct recording speed 'SP' will automatically be selected. For more information, please read the section 'Selecting the recording speed (SP/LP)' in the chapter 'Manual recording'.
  • Page 34 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. -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 and 20 seconds before '0:00:00').
  • Page 35 Stop the tape with STOP h . Press H (reverse) or I (forward). This will, for example, appear in the display: 0:30: To stop at a certain place on the tape, press STOP h . With this function you can switch to picture search during wind and rewind. If you hold H (rewind) or I (wind) during wind or rewind, you will switch to picture search.
  • Page 36 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: 0:00: As soon as the video recorder finds the corresponding tape position,...

  • Page 37: Eliminating Picture Interference

    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. In some cases however, interference will still occur. The following section will explain how to manually adjust the tracking settings.

  • Page 38: Manual Recording

    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 If you want to start a recording manually but have it stopped automatically, read the section .
  • Page 39 Using you can show the tape position in the display. Stop recording with STOP h . Insert a cassette. To save a recording in the 'Tape List' or to use a 'Tape List' cassette, enter the cassette number using the number buttons on the remote control.
  • Page 40 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 41 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 42 Can you record the right TV channel in seconds when the video recorder is switched off? No problem. If recording is started manually, the 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 43 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. ' using P r= or ;qP and confirm Select line ' with OK . In line ' ', select ' ' (Direct Record off) or '...
  • Page 44 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 45 Enter the entire ShowView number. This number is up to 9 digits long and can be found next to the start time of the TV programme in your TV listings magazine. e.g. 5-312-4 or 5 312 4 Enter 53124 for the ShowView-number. If you make a mistake, you can clear your instructions with CLEAR (CL) .
  • Page 46 To save a recording in the 'Tape List' or to use a 'Tape List' cassette, enter the cassette number using the number buttons on the remote control. The cassette is being checked. You can find more information on the 'Tape List' in the chapter 'Tape List'.
  • Page 47 Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for the video recorder. Press TIMER k on the remote control . A free TIMER block will be highlighted. Press TIMER k . The information will appear on the screen. With TIMER k , P or Q you can select ' ' (date), ' (programme number), '...
  • Page 48 Insert a cassette with an intact security tab (unprotected). To save a recording in the 'Tape List' or to use a 'Tape List' cassette, enter the cassette number using the number buttons on the remote control. The cassette is being checked. You can find more information on the 'Tape List' in the chapter 'Tape List'.
  • Page 49 PROBLEM SOLUTION While a programmed recording is being made, you cannot operate your video recorder manually. If you want to cancel the programmed recording, press STANDBY/ON m . The video recorder was switched on several minutes before the start of a programmed recording. Switch off the video recorder with STANDBY/ON m .
  • Page 50 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'. Programme number = the programme number currently selected (TV channel) Start time = current time End time = current time +2 hours Press TURBO TIMER on the remote control.
  • Page 51 Switch off with STANDBY/ON m . The programmed recording will only function when the video with STANDBY/ON m . recorder is If any of the TIMER blocks are in use, ' k ' will light up on the video recorder display. PROBLEM SOLUTION While a programmed recording is being made, you cannot operate your video recorder manually.
  • Page 52 Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for the video recorder. Press TIMER k on the remote control Select the programmed recording (TIMER) you want to check, change or delete with P r= or ;qP . CLEAR (CL) Press '--' appears rather than the displayed values...

  • Page 53: Other Functions

    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. Other countries, other video (colour) systems: In central Europe transmissions are broadcast in the PAL system (Phase Alternation Line) standard.
  • Page 54 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 .
  • Page 55 Along with the on screen menu, the OSD (On Screen Display) also displays information on the current operating status (counter, playback, recording, TV channel, etc.) on the TV screen. You can switch off the information about the operating status so that the on screen display (OSD) is not recorded when copying video cassettes.
  • Page 56 To save energy, you can switch off the clock display on the video recorder. Programmed (TIMER) recordings will still take place. 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. ' with P r= or ;qP and Select the line ' confirm with OK .
  • Page 57 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. Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for the video recorder.
  • Page 58 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. Press MENU on the remote control.
  • Page 59 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. If required, select the programme number for the video recorder.
  • Page 60 By using the buttons on the panel in the middle of the control, you can:: increase the TV volume decrease the TV volume next programme number TV r previous programme number To switch off the TV ( TV m ), press Sr and TV r at the same time. You can select the desired sound channel during playback or while receiving TV channels via the video recorder.

  • Page 61: Suppressing Interference

    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 62 Confirm with OK . ' will appear briefly on the screen. Optimising the modulator is now complete. If you cannot clear picture or sound interference despite optimisation, you can switch off the built-in modulator. Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for the video recorder.

  • Page 63: Playing Cassettes

    If, contrary to expectation, you have any problems using this video recorder, it may be caused by the following reasons. You can also call the in your country. The telephone numbers can be found on the back of this instruction manual. Have the model number (MODEL NO) and the production number (PROD.NO.) of your video recorder ready.

  • Page 64: Optimising Tracking

    PROBLEM SOLUTION Your TV set is not properly adjusted. The cassette is badly worn or of poor quality: use new cassette. Tracking is not properly adjusted: turn to chapter 'Eliminating picture interference' and read the section 'Optimising tracking'. Read the section 'Selecting the picture settings (SMART PICTURE)' in the chapter 'Playback'. You haven't selected the correct video (colour) system for playback: Turn to chapter 'Additional functions' section 'Changing the video (colour) system'.

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