Philips DVR User manual

Table of content
AIntroduction 2....................................
Dear Philips customer, 2....................................................................................
Specifications 3.....................................................................................................
Supplied accessories 3........................................................................................
Important notes regarding operation 4..........................................................
Special functions of your new video recorder 5..........................................
Important information for customers in Great Britain 6...........................
BConnecting the video recorder 7.....
Preparing the remote control for operation 7.............................................
Connecting your video recorder to the TV set 7........................................
Connecting with ascart cable 8.......................................................................
Connecting without ascart cable 9.................................................................
Connecting additional devices 10.....................................................................
CIn talling your video recording 11...
Initial installation 11.............................................................................................
Decoder allocation 12........................................................................................
Manual TV channel search 13............................................................................
Using the satellite receiver 14...........................................................................
Automatic TV channel search (Autoinstall) 15.............................................
Monitor function 16............................................................................................
Sorting and clearing TV channels manually 16...............................................
Setting the time and date 18..............................................................................
DImportant note for operation 19....
Navigation in the screen menu 19...................................................................
EPlayback 20........................................
Playing cassettes 20..............................................................................................
Playing back NTSC cassettes 21.......................................................................
Displaying current tape position 21.................................................................
Searching for atape position with picture (scanning) 22............................
Still picture /slow motion 22............................................................................
Searching for tape position without picture (forward wind and
rewind) 23.............................................................................................................
Instant View 23.....................................................................................................
Automatic search for atape position (index search) 23.............................
Automatic search for ablank space on the tape 24.....................................
FEliminating picture interference 25.
Optimising tracking 25........................................................................................
Optimising still picture 25..................................................................................
GManual recording 26..........................
General information 26......................................................................................
Recording without automatic switch-off 26...................................................
Recording with automatic switch-off (OTR One-Touch-Recording) 27.
Preventing accidental erasing of cassettes 27................................................
Lining up recordings (assemble cut) 27...........................................................
Selecting the recording speed (SP or LP) 28.................................................
Automatic controlled recording from asatellite receiver (RECORD
LINK) 29................................................................................................................
HProgramming a recording
(TIMER) 30..............................................
General information 30......................................................................................
Programming arecording (with 'VIDEO Plus+') 30.....................................
Problems and solutions for programmed recordings 32............................
Programming arecording (without VIDEO Plus+) 32.................................
Problem solving for programmed recordings 34..........................................
Programming arecording with 'TURBO TIMER' 35....................................
Problems and solutions for programmed recordings 36............................
How to check, change or delete aprogrammed recording (TIMER) 37.
IOther function 38............................
Changing the video (colour) system 38..........................................................
Child lock 39.........................................................................................................
Switching the on-screen display (OSD) off or on 40...................................
Switch off the clock display 41..........................................................................
Continuous playback 42.....................................................................................
Automatic switch-off 43.....................................................................................
Selecting the sound channel 43.........................................................................
JSuppre ing interference 44.............
Optimising the modulator 44............................................................................
Switching the modulator on /off 45................................................................
KBefore you call an engineer 46.........
HOTLINE telephone numbers 46....................................................................
Table of contents

VCR
VR 670B/07
VR 670W/07

The remote control
MONITOR TV monitor: To switch between TV reception and VCR playback
CHILD LOCK Child lock: To switch child lock on/off
SELECT Select: Selecting functions
STANDBY/ON mSwitch on or off: To switch set on or off, interrupt menu function,
interrupt a programmed recording (TIMER)
0-9 Number button :0-9
TV To call up additional TV function : Additional TV functions for TV
sets with the same remote control code (RC5)
TURBO TIMER TurboTimer: To programme a recording with the function Turbo
Timer
TIMER kTIMER: To make a TIMER programming with VIDEO Plus+ or to alter
or clear a programmed TIMER
RECORD nRecord: To record the TV channel selected at this moment
MENU Menu: To call up or end main menu
CLEAR (CL) Delete: To delete last entry/Clear programmed recording (TIMER)
P;q Select: To select the next line or programme number
P=r Select: To select the previous line or programme number
QSr Select: Cursor left
SqP Select: Cursor right
OK Store/Confirm: To store or confirm entry
INDEX EIndex earch: In combination with H/I: to search for previous
or next recording on the cassette
STILL RStill picture: To stop the tape and show a still picture
HRewind: During STOP and STANDBY: rewind, during PLAYBACK:
reverse scanning
STOP hPau e/Stop: To stop the tape, except during TIMER-recording
PLAY GPlayback: To play a cassette
IForward wind: During STOP and STANDBY: forward wind, during
PLAYBACK: forward scanning
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Additional TV function
Hold down TV and select the corresponding function using the following buttons.
STANDBY/ON mStandby : To switch off the TV
MUTE yTV ound off: To switch the sound on or off
AV To switch the TV to Audio/Video in-socket
P;q Select: To select a programme number
P=r Select: To select a programme number
QSr TV volume: TV volume down
SqP TV volume: TV volume up
Front of the device
STANDBY/ON m/I Switch on or off: To switch off or on, interrupt a function, interrupt a
programmed recording (TIMER)
RECORD nRecord: To record the TV channel selected at this moment
PROGRAMME rSelect: One line or programme number down
PROGRAMME qSelect: One line or programme number up
STOP/EJECT ?Pau e/Stop, eject ca ette: To stop the tape and eject the cassette
HRewind: During STOP and STANDBY: rewind, during PLAYBACK:
reverse scanning
GPlayback: To play a cassette
IForward wind: During STOP and STANDBY: forward wind, during
PLAYBACK: forward scanning

The ymbol on your video recorder
di play
These symbols can light up on your video recorder display:
This is where the current operating mode is shown as a symbol.
LP 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.
When a satellite recording has been programmed.
DEC When a decoder has been allocated to the TV channel (currently
selected programme number on the video recorder) you have currently
selected on the video recorder.
When you play a cassette that has been recorded with hifi sound, or
when a hifi sound is transmitted.
When you are making a recording.
kWhen you have programmed a recording or when a programmed
recording is being made.
DWhen you are programming daily recordings.
WWhen you are programming weekly recordings.
When you have put a cassette in the video recorder.
DATE When the date of the programmed recording is shown.
START When the start time of the programmed recording is shown.
PROG. When the programme number of the programmed recording is shown.
END When the end time of the programmed recording is shown.
VPS/PDC Video Programming System / Programme Delivery Control: when a VPS
or PDC code is being transmitted.
Display of programme number of the TV channel / tape position /
channel name / function.
Tape position in seconds.
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AIntroduction
Dear Philip cu tomer,
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. At appropriate points along the way, I will be providing you with the
following information:
Excu e me?
Here I will be
explaining seemingly
unimportant things.
Tip
Here I will be giving
you instructions on
functions that help
make it easier to
use your device.
Problem
Here I will help you
to find the cause of
problems and their
solutions.
For expert
Here I will be giving
you instructions on
functions that are
necessary for special
applications.
I hope you have lots of fun with your new device.
Phil
P.S. If you have questions or if problems come up during operation, please see the helpful
information in the chapter 'Before you call an engineer'. If this doesn't help you to resolve the
problem, please call the cu tomer upport ervice for your country. The corresponding
telephone numbers and e-mail addresses can be found on the last page of this instruction
manual.
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Welcome to the large family of owner of PHILIPS VHS video recorder .
Thank you for buying a VR670B-670W/07 .
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 not be turned on immediately after tran portation from a
cold to a hot area or vice versa, or in conditions of extreme humidity.
Wait at least three hour after transporting the device. The video recorder needs this time in
order to become acclimatised to its new environment (temperature, air humidity, etc.).
Your Philip team hope that you
will enjoy u ing your new video
recorder.
This video recorder is used for the recording and playback of VHS video cassettes.
Cassettes with the VHS-C label (VHS cassettes for camcorders) may only be used with a suitable
adapter.
This product complies with the requirements of Directive 73/23/EEC +89/336/EEC +93/68 EEC.
Specification
Voltage: 220-240V/50Hz
Energy con umption : 16W
Energy con umption (Standby): less than 4W (clock display switched off)
Rewind time: approx. 100 seconds (cassette E-180)
Dimen ion in cm (B/H/T): 38.0/9.3/26.0
Number of video head :4
Number of video head (HIFI):2
Recording/playback time:4 hour (SP) (cassette E-240)
8 hour (LP) (cassette E-240)
Supplied acce orie
Operating instructions
Remote control and batteries
Antenna cable
Power cable
Quick install guide
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Important note regarding operation
Danger: High voltage!
Do not remove the top cover a there i a ri k of an electrical hock!
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.
These operating instructions have been printed on non-polluting paper.
Deposit old batteries at the appropriate collection points.
Please make use of the facilities available in your country for disposing of the packaging of the video
recorder in a way that helps to protect the environment.
This electronic device contains many materials that can be recycled. Please enquire about the
possibilities for recycling your old device.
Make sure that air can circulate freely through the ventilation slots on the video recorder. Do not
place the device on an unsteady base.
Make sure that no objects or liquids enter the video recorder. Do not place vases or the like on
the video recorder. If liquid is spilt into it, immediately disconnect the video recorder from the
power supply and call After-sales Service for advice.
Do not place any combustible objects on the device (candles, etc.).
Make sure that children do not place any foreign objects within the openings or ventilation slots.
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Special function 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.
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.
When you connect your video recorder to your television and plug it into the wall socket, you will
be welcomed with a screen menu. All you have to do is follow the instructions in the 'intelligent
help line' for the next step. Enjoy the automatic TV channel search/save function and the automatic
time setting.
Recordings made on your video recorder can be controlled by an external satellite receiver.
The precision tape drive from Philips provides short rewind times and automatic tape length
recognition.
Simple programming system for video recorders. Makes programming as easy as making a
telephone call. Simply enter the number code associated with your television programme. This
number is located in your favourite television listings magazine.
VIDEO Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation.
The VIDEO Plus+ system is manufactured under licence from Gemstar Development
Corporation.
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. VR670B-670W/07
PROD. NO. ..................
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Important information for cu tomer in
Great Britain
This set is fitted with an approved moulded 13 amp plug. To change the fuse in this plug or to
attach a different plug, please proceed as follows:
1Take off the fuse cover and remove the old fuse.
2Insert a new fuse. Suitable fuses are those of the type BS 1362 3A,
A.S.T.A. standard or BSI standard.
3Close the fuse cover.
If the attached plug does not meet your requirements, you can cut it off and replace it with a
suitable plug. Please observe the following conditions:
If your new plug uses a built-in fuse, this should be a 3A fuse.
If your new plug does not contain a built-in fuse, please do not use any fuses in your fusebox with a
rating of more than 5A.
Please destroy the old, cut-off plug so that it cannot be used elsewhere.
4Connect the blue cable (neutral 'N') to the terminal in the plug which
is marked with the letter 'N' or coloured black.
5Connect the brown cable (live, 'L') to the terminal in the plug which is
marked with the letter 'L' or coloured red.
6Do not in any circumstances connect either of the two cables to the
terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter 'E', the symbol "\"
or coloured green or green / yellow.
Before you refit the plug cover, make sure, that the grip at the bottom of the plug is clamped
over the plastic cover of the lead, not just over the two wires.
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BConnecting 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.
1Take the remote control and the enclosed batteries (2 batteries).
2Open the remote control's battery compartment and place the
batteries in it as shown in the picture and close the battery
compartment.
The remote control is now ready to use. Its range is approximately 5 meters.
Connecting your video recorder to the TV
et
The necessary cable connections must be made before you can record or playback TV
programmes using your video recorder.
We recommend that you use a scart cable to connect your TV set and video recorder.
What i a cart cable?
The scart or Euro AV cable serves as the universal connector for picture,
sound and control signals. With this type of connection, there is practically no
loss of quality during the picture or sound transfer.
When you install your video recorder for the first time, select one of the following options:
'Connecting without a cart cable'
If you do not wish to use a scart cable.
'Connecting with a cart cable'
If your TV set has a scart socket and you are using a scart cable.
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Connecting with a cart cable
Have the following cables ready:
an aerial cable (1, supplied), a mains cable (2, supplied), a scart cable (3).
1Remove the aerial cable plug from your TV set. Insert it into the
socket 2at the back of the video recorder.
2Insert 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.
3Plug one end of a scart cable into the scart socket EXT.1 AV. 1 at
the back of the video recorder and the other end into the suitable
scart socket on your TV set reserved for the video recorder
operation (see your TV's operating instructions).
My TV et ha everal cart ocket . Which one hould I u e?
Select that scart socket which is suited for the video output as well as for the
video input.
My TV offer me a election menu for the cart ocket.
Select 'TV' as a connection source of this scart socket.
4Switch on the TV set.
5Insert one end of the supplied mains cable into the mains socket
4at the back of the video recorder and the other end into the wall
socket.
6If the connection was properly made and your TV was automatically
witched to the programme number for the scart socket, e.g. 'EXT',
'0', 'AV', you will see the following picture:
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CONGRATULATIONS
YOU NOW OWN A NEW
PHILIPS
VIDEO RECORDER
CONTINUEpOK
aMy creen i empty
bMany TV sets are switched to the programme number for the scart socket
by way of a control signal sent through the scart cable.
bIf 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).
Then, read the paragraph 'Initial installation' in the chapter 'Installing your video recorder'.
Connecting without a cart cable
Have the following cables ready:
an aerial cable (1, supplied), a mains cable (2, supplied).
1Switch off your TV set.
2Remove the aerial cable plug from the aerial input socket of the TV
set. Insert it into the socket 2at the back of the video recorder.
3Insert 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.
4Insert one end of the supplied mains cable into the mains socket
4at the back of the video recorder and the other end into the wall
socket.
5Switch on your TV set and select the programme number used for
video playback on your TV set (see your TV's operating instructions).
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Which programme number i u ed for video recorder operation?
To ensure the stability of the television picture during cassette playback
(prevention of waves or streaks), special programme numbers have been set
aside on the TV for the use of video recorders. This is usually the highest
possible programme number, e.g. '12', '16', '99' or even programme number
'0'. For more information, please see your TV's operating instructions.
6Select 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.
CONGRATULATIONS
YOU NOW OWN A NEW
PHILIPS
VIDEO RECORDER
CONTINUEpOK
aI do not ee a 'te t creen'
bCheck the cable connections.
bThe video recorder 'transmits' on the 583MHz frequency (channel 35)
Repeat the channel search on your TV set.
7Save this programme number setting on your TV set for video
recorder operation.
Programme number for video recorder operation
You have now saved a programme number for use by your video recorder as
you would a regular TV channel. This programme number must now be used
in future for video recorder playback ('video recorder' TV channel).
You can find more details in chapter 'Initial Installation'.
Connecting additional device
You can connect additional devices such as decoders, satellite receivers, camcorders, etc. to the
socket EXT. AV. .
Two audio sockets AUDIO OUT L R are located on the back of the video recorder (audio
signal output left/right). These can be used to connect stereo systems.
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CIn talling your video recording
Initial in tallation
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.
When using, always aim the front of the remote control at the video recorder
and not at the TV set.
Connecting additional device
After you have connected additional devices (satellite receiver, etc.) through
the aerial cable, switch them on. The automatic channel search will recognise
them and save them.
1Confirm the image on the TV screen by pressing the OK button on
the remote control.
Autoinstall starts. This picture will appear on the screen:
AUTO INSTALL
SEARCHING
00 TV CHANNELS FOUND
ƒƒƒƒƒƒƒ__________________
PLEASE WAIT...
aThe video recorder doe not find any TV channel during the
earch
bSelect channel 1 on the TV set. Can you see the saved TV channel on the
TV set?
If not, check the cable connection of the aerial (aerial socket), video
recorder, TV set.
bPlease have patience.
The video recorder searches the entire frequency range in order to find
and save the largest possible number of TV channels. It is possible that the
TV channels in your country are broadcast in a higher frequency range. As
soon as this range is reached during the search, the video recorder will find
the TV channels.
2When 'Autoinstall' is complete, 'STORED' will briefly appear on the TV
screen.
The initial installation is now complete.
Check the date and time. Please read 'Setting the time and date' in this chapter.
Satellite receiver
If you are connecting a satellite receiver, please read the section 'Using the
satellite receiver'.
Decoder
If you are connecting a decoder, you must install it as described in the next
section.
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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. The following function will automatically activate the
connected decoder for the desired TV channel.
1Switch the TV on. If applicable, select the programme number for the
video recorder operation.
2Use the buttons P;q ,P=r on the video recorder or the
number buttons 0-9 on the remote control to select the TV channel
which you would like to allocate the decoder to.
3Press the button MENU on the remote control. The main menu will
appear.
4Use the buttons P;q or P=r to select the line 'MANUAL
SEARCH' and confirm with OK .
MANUAL SEARCH
PROGRAMME NUMBER è P01 p
S-CHANNEL NO
CHANNEL NUMBER 21
DECODER OFF
NICAM ON
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E ITpMENU STOREpOK
5Use the buttons P=r or P;q to select the line 'DECODER'.
6Use the buttons QSr or SqP to select 'ON' (Decoder
switched on).
How can I witch off the decoder?
Use the button SqP on the screen to select 'OFF' (Decoder switched
off).
7Confirm with OK .
8End with the button MENU .
BBC1 The decoder has now been allocated to this TV channel.
If this TV channel is chosen, the symbol 'DEC' will appear in the video recorder display.
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Manual TV channel earch
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.
1Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for
the video recorder.
2Press MENU on the remote control.
The main menu will appear.
3Select line 'MANUAL SEARCH' using P=r or P;q and confirm
with OK .
MANUAL SEARCH
PROGRAMME NUMBER è P01 p
S-CHANNEL NO
CHANNEL NUMBER 21
DECODER OFF
NICAM ON
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E ITpMENU STOREpOK
4Select line 'PROGRAMME NUMBER' using P=r or P;q .
5Using QSr or SqP , select the desired programme number
that you want to use for the TV channel, e.g. 'P01'.
6In line 'S-CHANNEL', select the desired display using SqP .
What i hidden behind the etting ?
'NO': Display/Entry of channels
'YES': Display/Entry of special channels
What i a pecial channel?
TV channels are transmitted in certain pre-defined frequency ranges. These
ranges are divided into channels. A specific frequency/channel is assigned to
each TV station. Certain frequency ranges are specified as special channels
(hyperband channels).
7In line 'CHANNEL NUMBER', enter the channel of the desired TV
station using the number buttons 0-9 .
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aI don't know the channel for my TV tation
bIn this case, press SqP 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.
What i NICAM?
NICAM is a digital sound transmission system. Using NICAM, you can
transmit either 1 stereo channel or 2 separate mono channels. However, if
you experience poor reception resulting in sound disruptions, you can turn off
NICAM.
In line 'NICAM', select 'OFF' using QSr or SqP .
8Save the TV channel with OK .'STORED' will briefly appear on the
TV screen.
9To search for other TV channels, begin again at step 3.
0To end, press MENU .
U ing the atellite receiver
TV channels from a satellite receiver (connected to the scart socket EXT. AV. ) are
received on the video recorder on programme number 'E2'.
To do this, select programme number 'E1' with 0on the remote control and then select
programme number 'E2' with P=r .
You should select the TV channels to be received by the satellite receiver directly on the
receiver itself.
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Automatic TV channel earch
(Autoin tall)
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.
1Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for
the video recorder.
2Press the MENU button on the remote control. The main menu will
appear.
3Select line 'AUTO INSTALL' using P=r or P;q .
4Press OK .
AUTO INSTALL
SEARCHING
00 TV CHANNELS FOUND
ƒƒƒƒƒƒƒ__________________
PLEASE WAIT...
5'Autoinstall' starts. Wait until all TV channels have been found. This
can take several minutes.
6When Autoinstall is complete, 'STORED' will briefly appear on the TV
screen.
Date and time have been set and saved.
7To end, press MENU .
You can read about how to search for a TV channel manually in the section 'Manual TV channel
search'.
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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.
Sorting and clearing TV channel manually
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.
1Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for
the video recorder.
2Press MENU on the remote control. The main menu will appear.
3Select line 'TV CHANNEL ALLOC.' using P=r or P;q .
4Confirm with OK .
TV CHANNEL ALLOC.
ALLOCATE ON P01
TV CHANNEL è BBC1 p
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ALLOCATEpOK E ITpMENU
5Using QSr or SqP , select the saved TV channel that you
want to assign to the programme number 'P01'.
6Confirm with OK . The following message will briefly appear on the
TV screen: 'ALLOCATED ON P01'.
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