Philips VR 617/07 User manual

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Introduction
Connecting the
video recorder
Initial
installation
Settings
Operating
instructions
Playback
Removing picture
interference
Manual
recording
Programmed
recordings
Other
functions
Suppressing
interference
Before you call
an engineer
Important notes for operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 4
The most important functions of your new video recorder . . . . . . .Page 5
Important information for customers in Great Britain . . . . . . . . . . Page 6
Preparing the remote control for operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 7
Connecting to a TV set with a scart socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 7
Connecting to a TV set without a scart socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 8
Connecting additional devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 9
Setting TV channels, date and time for the first time . . . . . . . . . . Page 10
Searching for TV channels manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 11
Allocating decoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 12
Using a satellite receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 13
Searching for TV channels automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 14
Sorting and clearing of TV channels manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 15
Changing the time and date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 16
General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 17
Navigation in the main menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 17
Playing cassettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 18
Playing back NTSC cassettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 18
Selecting tape position display type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 19
Display / reset tape position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 20
Searching for tape position with picture (picture search) . . . . . . . Page 20
Searching for tape position without picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 20
Searching automatically for tape position (index search) . . . . . . . Page 21
Finding a blank position on tape automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 21
Still picture / slow motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 22
Skipping commercials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 22
Selecting picture setting (Smart Picture) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 23
Optimizing tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 24
Optimizing still picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 24
Starting and stopping of recording manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 25
Starting recording manually and stopping automatically . . . . . . . . Page 26
Lining up manual recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 27
Selecting the recording speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 27
Recording automatically from a satellite receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 28
Programming timer withVIDEO Plus+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 29
Problem solving (VIDEO Plus-Programming) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 31
Programming timer withoutVIDEO Plus+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 32
Problem solving (Timer programming) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 34
Turbo Timer-Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 35
Problem solving (Turbo Timer programming) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 36
Delete / check / change programmed recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 37
Using the NexTView Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 37
Adjusting automatic switch-off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 38
Adjusting the child lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 38
Replaying cassette continuously . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 39
Changing the TV system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 40
Adjusting the OSD information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 41
Selecting the sound channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 41
Energy-saving mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 42
Adapting remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 43
Using the TV remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 44
Optimizing the modulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 45
Switching the modulator on / off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 46
Problem solving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 47
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 47

VR 617/07
Operating instructions
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REMOTE CONTROL ENGLISH
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You will find explanations for
the controls and the displays
on your video recorder on the
second to last page of these
operating instructions.
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4 Operating instructions
4Quick Start Guide
4Remote control
4Batteries
4Aerial cable
4Mains cable
4Scart cable
SSMMAARRTT**äSelect picture adjustment
SSTTAANNDDBBYY//OONNmmäSwitch set on / off
äInterrupt function
äInterrupt programmed recording
CCLLEEAARR//CCLLäDelete entry
äDelete programmed recording
SSEELLEECCTTäSelect function
CCHHIILLDDLLOOCCKKuuä Activate / deactivate child lock
MMOONNIITTOORRä Change between TV reception and video
recorder reception
HHäIn STOP or STANDBY mode: Rewind
äIn playback mode: Fast reverse
PPLLAAYYGGäPlay back recorded cassette
IIäIn STOP or STANDBY mode:Wind forward
äIn playback mode: Fast forward
SSTTOOPPhhäStop tape
RREECCOORRDD//OOTTRRnnäStarting recording manually
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marking
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++SS--äIncrease / reduce TV volume
yy//TTVVäSwitch sound on / off
TTVV//mmäSwitch TV on / off
++TTVV--äSelect next / previous programme number
00--99äEnter data
äSelect programme number
TTUURRBBOOTTIIMMEERRäProgramme Turbo Timer recordings
TTIIMMEERRkkäProgramme recordings
äCheck / change recordings
äDelete recordings
MMEENNUUäSwitch main menu on / off
OOKKäStore
äConfirm
;;PP++//==PP--äSelect next / previous menu point
äSelect next / previous programme number
QQ//PPäSelect entry field

IMPORTANT NOTES FOR OPERATION ENGLISH
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You should not under any circumstances open the set yourself. You
would expose yourself to the risk of an electric shock from the
hazardous high voltage inside.
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Thank you for choosing to buy our product. Please wait at
least three hours after transporting the appliance before
starting installation. The set needs this time in order to
become acclimatised to its new environment (temperature, air
humidity, etc.).
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When the appliance is connected to the power supply, there are some
components which are constantly operational. To switch off the video
recorder completely, you must disconnect it from the power supply.
The video recorder does not contain any components that can be
repaired by the customer.
Make sure that air can circulate freely through the ventilation slots on the
video recorder.
Make sure that no objects or liquids enter the video recorder. If liquid is
spilt into it, disconnect the video recorder immediately from the power
supply and call the After Sales Service for advice.
The video recorder should not be used immediately after transportation
from a cold to a hot area or vice versa, or in conditions of extreme
humidity.
These operating instructions have been printed on non-polluting paper.
Please deposit old batteries at the relevant collection points.
Please make use of the facilities available in your country for disposing of
the video recorder packaging in a way that helps to protect the
environment.
This electronic device contains many materials which can be recycled.
Please enquire about the possibilities for recycling your old set.
This product complies with the requirements of Directive 73/23/EEC + 89/336/EEC + 93/68 EEC.
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ENGLISH THE MOST IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS
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MODEL NO. VR 617/07
PROD. NO. ..............................
So that you can identify your machine in the event of theft, enter the serial number (PROD. NO)
here.You will find it on the type plate on the back of the set.
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Your Philips video recorder can be used, not only for recording and playing back VHS
cassettes, but it also has a whole range of special functions which will make day-to-day
use of your new video recorder easier for you.
Plug in and off you go - getting started with your new video recorder just couldnt be simpler. Once you
have connected the cables, you will immediately see text on the screen which will assist you at all stages
of operation.
Philips has developed a system which makes it possible for you to get the best possible playback quality
from video cassettes. Interference on old, often-played tapes is minimised, and in new or high quality
cassettes, details are even clearer.
The precision mechanism developed by Philips guarantees short rewind times and, by automatically
detecting the length of the tape, makes operation as easy as possible for the user.
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The simple programming system VIDEO Plus+ revolutionized the video world when it was introduced.
Instead of having to enter many different details (date, starting time, finish time, programme), which was
often tiresome and liable to errors, all you have to do is enter a number, up to nine digits long, which can
be found in any TV programme listing.
VIDEO Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation.
The VIDEO Plus+ system is manufactured under licence from Gemstar Development Corporation.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CUSTOMERS IN GREAT BRITAIN ENGLISH
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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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ENGLISH R EMOTE CONTROL / CONNECTION WITH A SCART SOCKET
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2Switch off your TV set
3Remove the aerial cable plug from the back of
your TV set and insert it into the aerial
socket
22on the back of the video recorder
4Take the enclosed aerial cable and connect
the appropriate end to the aerial socket of
your TV set and to the TV socket 33on the
back of the video recorder
1Have the following cables ready:An aerial cable
(enclosed), a mains cable (enclosed) and a scart
cable
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The scart or Euro-AV cable serves as the universal
recording and playback connector for picture-, sound-
and control signals.With this type of connection, there
is practically no loss of quality during the signal transfer.
We recommend that you use a scart cable (available
from specialist stores) when using this video recorder.
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1Take the remote control of the video recorder
and the enclosed batteries (2 batteries)
2Open the battery compartment, insert the
batteries as shown and then close the battery
compartment.The remote control is now ready
to use
Scart cable
Aerial cable
Mains cable

CONNECTING TO A TV SET WITHOUT SCART SOCKET ENGLISH
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5Take a scart cable and connect one end to the
scart socket on the back of your TV set and
the other to the scart socket AAVV11EEXXTT11on
the back of the video recorder
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44Then you have a more modern TV set. Please
check first (with the aid of the operating
instructions for the TV set), which of the available
scart sockets is intended for use with the video
recorder.
6Take the enclosed mains cable and connect
the appropriate end to the mains socket 44
on the back of the video recorder and the
other to the nearest free socket
1Have the following cables (provided with your
new video recorder) ready: An aerial cable
and a mains cable
2Switch off your TV set
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8You can find more details in the chapter
Initial Installation
7Your set should automatically switch over to
the programme number allocated to video
recorder operation (usually: EXT, 0 or AV).You
will see the welcome screen.
CONGRATULATIONS
YOU NOW OWN A NEW
PHILIPS
VIDEO RECORDER
CONTINUEPOK
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44If a TV set receives a signal via the scart socket, it
usually switches automatically to the correspon-
ding programme number. This automatic function
might be adversely affected. Please switch manu-
ally to the corresponding programme number
(usually: EXT, 0 or AV)
44Check the cable connections
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44Congratulations! The TV set supports the Easy-
link function. It automatically sends the settings
for the available TV channels and the time and
date information straight to the video recorder.As
soon as the transfer is complete, the current
settings for year, month, date and time appear on
the screen. Correct and/or confirm with the
arrow keys ;PP++,=PP--,Qand Por with the number
keys 00--99and confirm with OOKK.
Aerial cable
Mains cable
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5Take the enclosed mains cable and connect
the appropriate end to the mains socket 44
on the back of the video recorder and the
other to the nearest free socket
6Switch on your TV set and select on your TV
set the programme number which will in
future be used for operation with the video
recorder
7Change the settings of this programme
number on your TV set until you see the
adjacent welcome screen clearly and in
colour on the screen
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8Switch off the video recorder with the
Standby button mm
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44Your video recorder broadcasts on the
frequency 583MHz (CH35) in the UHF range (ultra
high frequency). Repeat the matching of the
selected programme numbers on the TV set
44Check the cable connections
3Remove the aerial cable plug from the back of
your TV set and insert it into the aerial
socket
22on the back of the video recorder
4Take the enclosed aerial cable and connect
the appropriate end to the aerial socket of
your TV set and to the TV socket 33on the
back of the video recorder
CONGRATULATIONS
YOU NOW OWN A NEW
PHILIPS
VIDEO RECORDER
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Additional devices, such as a decoder, camcorder, satellite receiver, etc., can be
connected to the scart socket AAVV22EEXXTT22on the back of the video recorder.
You will need a scart cable for this (available from specialist stores).
There are two audio output sockets on the back of the video recorder -
AAUUDDIIOOOOUUTTLLRR.You can connect a stereo system to these.
AV2 EXT2
AUDIO OUT

SETTING TV CHANNELS,DATE AND TIME FOR THE FIRST TIME ENGLISH
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1Using the OOKKbutton activate the automatic
initial installation
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2The set seeks out and stores all available TV
channels as well as time and date. This
procedure may take several minutes.As soon
as all the data has been stored,the screen will
show the message STORED.
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Always point the remote control at the video recorder
and not at the TV set.
AUTO INSTALL
SEARCHING
00 TV CHANNELS FOUND
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PLEASE WAIT...
3The initial setting of channel, date and time is
completed
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If a TV channel which has Teletext is stored as
programme number P01, the video recorder
automatically takes in the date and time from the text
function.The change from summer to winter time and
vice versa should also occur automatically.
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44While initial installation was going on, the set was
unable to recognise the time. Please read the
paragraph in Section 4 Changing the time and
date to correct this problem
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44Please be patient!The video recorder will search
through the entire frequency range in order to
identify the maximum possible number of availa-
bleTV channels. TV channels transmitted in your
country may use a higher frequency band. As
soon as this range is reached, the video reorder
will find all available channels.