Philips VR 708/07 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 a TV channel manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 11
Allocating decoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 12
Using a satellite receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 13
Searching for a TV channel automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 14
Sorting and clearing of TV channels manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 15
Sorting TV channels automatically (Follow TV) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 16
Changing the time and date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 17
General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 18
Navigation in the main menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 18
Playing cassettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 19
Playing back NTSC cassettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 19
Displaying tape position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 20
Display / reset tape position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 21
Searching for tape position with picture (picture search) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 21
Searching for tape position without picture (forward wind and rewind) . . . Page 21
Searching automatically for tape position (index search) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 22
Still picture / slow motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 22
Skipping commercials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 23
Selecting picture setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 24
Optimizing tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 25
Optimizing still picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 25
Cleaning video heads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 26
Starting and stopping of recording manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 27
Starting recording manually and stopping automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 28
Lining up manual recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 29
Selecting the recording speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 29
Activate / deactivate direct recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 30
Making a direct recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 31
Recording automatically from a satellite receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 32
Programming timer with VIDEO Plus+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 33
Problem solving (VIDEO Plus-Programming) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 35
Programming timer without VIDEO Plus+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 36
Problem solving (Timer programming) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 38
Delete / check / change programmed recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 39
Using NexTView Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 39
Adjusting automatic switch-off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 40
Adjusting the child lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 40
Replaying cassette continuously . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 41
Changing the TV system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 42
Adjusting the OSD information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 43
Audio recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 43
Audio dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 44
Selecting the sound channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 46
Manual mute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 46
Demonstration mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 47
Energy-saving mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 47
Adapting remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 48
Activate / Deactivate Smart Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 48
Using the TV remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 49
Optimizing the modulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 50
Switching the modulator on / off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 51
Problem solving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 52
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 52
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VR 708/07
Operating instructions
with

REMOTE CONTROL ENGLISH
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EEJJEECCTTJJä Eject inserted cassette
SSTTAANNDDBBYY//OONNmmäSwitch set on / off
äInterrupt function
äInterrupt programmed recording
CCLLEEAARR//CCLLäDelete TV channel / entry
SSMMAARRTT**äselect picture adjustment
CCOOUUNNTTEERRäDisplay picture position
MMOONNIITTOORRä Toggle between TV reception and
video recorder reception
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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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//OOTTRRnnäStart manual recording
IINNDDEEXXEEäWith HHor II: Search for index marking
SSTTIILLLLRRäStop tape and show still picture
4 Operating instructions
4Quick Start Guide
4Remote control
4Batteries
4Aerial cable
4Mains cable
4Scart cable
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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
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00--99äEnter data
äSelect programme number
TTUURRBBOOTTIIMMEERRäProgramme Turbo Timer recordings
TTIIMMEERRkkäProgramme recordings
äCheck / change recordings
äDelete recordings
MMEENNUUäSwitch main menu on / off
SSEELLEECCTTäSelect function
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 708/07
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.
The function Smart Picture gives you the option of activating pre-defined picture settings quickly and
easily at the touch of a button.
The simple programming system for video recorders 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. Once you have done that, all the relevant details for the
recording are stored.
VIDEO Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation.
The VIDEO Plus+ system is manufactured under licence from Gemstar Development Corporation.
Using the enclosed multi-code remote control you can, if you wish, control the main functions of your TV
set - even if your TV is not made by Philips.
Recordings can be controlled, not only by the video recorder itself but also by a connected satellite
receiver. In this way the programme from various TV stations can be recorded one after another without
the need to set the corresponding channels on the satellite receiver manually. Requirement: Your
satellite receiver must support this function.
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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.stan-
dard 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 mar-
ked with the letter N or coloured black
5Connect the brown cable (live,L) to the terminal in the plug which is mar-
ked 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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E NGLISH 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 (enclosed)
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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
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
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.
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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
Aerial cable
Mains cable
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44Congratulations!The TV set supports the Easylink
function. It automatically sends the settings for the
available TV channels and the time and date infor-
mation 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 the settings with the arrow
buttons ;,=,Qand/or Pthe number buttons 00--99
and confirm with OOKK.
AV1 EXT1
CONGRATULATIONS
YOU NOW OWN A NEW
PHILIPS
VIDEORECORDER
TO CONTINUE PRESS OK

E NGLISH C ONNECTING ADDITIONAL DEVICES
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5Take the enclosed mains cable and connect
the appropriate ends 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. If necessary, you should refer to the
instructions for your TV set for assistance.
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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8You can find more details in the chapter
Initial Installation
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44Your video recorder broadcasts on the
frequency 583MHz (CH35) in the UHF range (ultra
highfrequency). 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
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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 - AAUUXXOOUUTTLLRR- and two input
sockets - AAUUXXIINNLLRR-on the back of the video recorder . You can
connect a stereo system to these.
AV2 EXT2
AUX IN L
AUX IN R
AUX OUT L
AUX OUT R
CONGRATULATIONS
YOU NOW OWN A NEW
PHILIPS
VIDEORECORDER
TO CONTINUE PRESS OK

SETTING TV CHANNELS,DATE AND 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
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Always point the remote control at the video recorder
and not at the TV set.
AUTOINSTALL
YOUR VIDEO RECORDER
IS NOW SEARCHING FOR ALL
AVAILABLE TV CHANNELS
01 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.
If your TV set supports the Easylink function and you have
already corrected and/or confirmed the settings for year, month,
date and time, you can skip this section.Your video recorder has
already stored all the necessary details. Please continue by
reading the section Searching for a TV channel manually.
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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 Setting the time and
date to correct this problem
AUTOINSTALL
AUTOINSTALL COMPLETE
32 TV CHANNELS FOUND
TO EXIT
PRESS MENU

ENGLISH SEARCHING FOR A TV CHANNEL MANUALLY
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1Switch on the TV set and - if necessary -
select the programme number set for video
recorder operation
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4Use ==PP--or ;;PP++to select the option
MANUAL SEARCH (manual channel search)
and confirm with button PP
6If you already know the frequency or the
channel of theTV station you are searching for,
use ==PP--or ;;PP++to select the option
ENTRY/SEARCH and enter the frequency or
the channel with the number buttons 00--99
2Press the MMEENNUUbutton on the remote
control.The on-screen menu appears
5Use ==PP--or ;;PP++to select the option
CHANNEL/FREQ. and use PPor QQto
select the type of display desired
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TV channels are transmitted on precisely-defined
frequency ranges.These ranges are also referred to as
channels. Each channel has its own TV station
allocated to it. Most cable and satellite TV providers
supply tables of channel allocations. Special channels
(hyperband channels) are transmitted on special
frequencies.
In exceptional cases, it may happen that on initial installation the
set does not find all the availableTV channels. In this case, the miss-
sing TV channels must be searched for and stored manually. If your
set supports the Easylink function, you can start the
automatic transfer of channel data by means of the following steps.
MAIN MENU
ÂÅ PLAY FUNCTIONS Å
RECORDING FUNCTIONS
SPECIAL SETTINGS
INSTALLATION
TO EXIT
PRESS MENU 3Use ==PP--or ;;PP++to select the option
INSTALLATION and confirm with button PP
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FREQ.: The frequency display
CH : The channel display
S-CH : Entering a special channel
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MAIN MENU
INSTALLATION
ÂÅ AUTOINSTALL Å
FOLLOW TV
MANUAL SEARCH
TV CHANNEL ALLOCATION
OPTIMIZE MODULATOR
TIME/DATE
TO EXIT
PRESS MENU
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INSTALLATION
MANUAL SEARCH
ÂÅ CHANNEL/FREQ. Ä FREQ. Å
ENTRY/SEARCH 543,3
PROGRAMME NUMBER 01
TV CHANNEL NAME BBC1
DECODER OFF
FINE TUNING 0
TO EXIT
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ALLOCATING DECODER ENGLISH
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7Use ==PP--or ;;PP++to select the option
PROGRAMME NUMBER and use PPor QQto
select the programme position where you
wish to store the TV station you have found
PPRROOBBLLEEMM
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44These programs do not have to be stored as actual
TV channels. On your video recorder, select
programm number E2. IndividualTV channels must
be selected on the actual satellite receiver itself
9Finish manual sorting of TV channels by
pressing the MMEENNUUbutton or return to
step
6to allocate additional TV channels
1Use ==PP--and ;;PP++or the number keys 00--99to
select the TV channel, which will in future be
automatically decoded by your decoder
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PPAARRDDOONN??
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Like a deciphering machine, a decoder (available in TV
and video stores) deciphers theTV channels for which
additional charges must be paid. Without the
appropriate decoder, you will receive these TV
channels distorted.
If yourTV set supports the Easylink function you must allocate the
decoder directly to theTV set. If necessary, you should refer to the
instructions for your TV set for assistance. If yourTV set does not-
support the Easylink function you must allocate the decoder on
the video recorder.
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44No problem. Hold down the button PPto start
the automatic channel search. A changing channel
number will appear on-screen. Continue the
automatic channel search until you have found the
desired TV station PPRROOBBLLEEMM
8Store theTV channel you have found with the
button OOKK.The screen will show STORED
INSTALLATION
MANUAL SEARCH
ÂÅ CHANNEL/FREQ. Ä FREQ. Å
ENTRY/SEARCH 543,3
PROGRAMME NUMBER 01
TV CHANNEL NAME BBC1
DECODER OFF
FINE TUNING 0
TO EXIT
PRESS MENU
É

ENGLISH USING A SATELLITE RECEIVER
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Those TV channels which are received via a satellite receiver
connected (to the scart socket AAVV22EEXXTT22) can be viewed on the
video recorder on programme number E2. On the remote
control press the number button 00and then the button ==PP--to
select this programme number. The TV channels of the satellite
receiver are selected not on the video recorder itself, but
directly on the satellite receiver.
2Press the MMEENNUUbutton.The on-screen
menu appears
6Confirm with OOKK(screen will show
STORED) and leave the on-screen menu with
the MMEENNUUbutton
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There is no need to call up the on-screen menu to check
to whichTV channel on the video recorder a decoder is
allocated. Simply use ==PP--and ;;PP++to select a TV channel.
If DEC appears in the display, a decoder is allocated to
this channel.
MAIN MENU
ÂÅ PLAY FUNCTIONS Å
RECORDING FUNCTIONS
SPECIAL SETTINGS
INSTALLATION
TO EXIT
PRESS MENU
É
4Use ==PP--or ;;PP++to select the option
MANUAL SEARCH (manual channel search)
and confirm with button PP
3Use ==PP--or ;;PP++to select the option
INSTALLATION and confirm with button PP
5Use ==PP--or ;;PP++to select the option
DECODER and use PPor QQto select the
setting ON (Decoder activated) or OFF
(Decoder deactivated)
MAIN MENU
INSTALLATION
ÂÅ AUTINSTALL Å
FOLLOW TV
MANUAL SEARCH
TV CHANNEL ALLOCATION
OPTIMIZE MODULATOR
TIME/DATE
TO EXIT
PRESS MENU
É
INSTALLATION
MANUAL SEARCH
ÂÅ CHANNEL/FREQ. Ä FREQ. Å
ENTRY/SEARCH 543,3
PROGRAMME NUMBER 01
TV CHANNEL NAME BBC1
DECODER OFF
FINE TUNING 0
TO EXIT
PRESS MENU
É

SEARCHING FOR A TV CHANNEL AUTOMATICALLY ENGLISH
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1Switch on the TV set and - if necessary -
select the programme number set for video
recorder operation
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5The set seeks out and stores all available TV
channels. This procedure may take several
minutes.
On initial installation, the video recorder performs an automatic
channel search. If the channel assignments of your cable or satell-
lite TV provider change or if you are reinstalling the video recor-
der, e.g. after moving house, you can start this procedure again.
The video recorder finds all the available TV channels and stores
the new settings. If your set supports the Easylink function, you
can start the automatic transfer of channel data by means of the
following steps.
4Use ==PP--or ;;PP++to select the option
AUTOINSTALL and confirm with PP
2Press the MMEENNUUbutton on the remote
control.The on-screen menu appears
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44In exceptional cases, it may happen that the set
does not find all the available TV channels. In this
case, the missing TV channels must be searched
for and stored manually.You can look up how to
do this in the chapter Initial installation
(Searching for a TV channel manually). PPRROOBBLLEEMM
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TV channels are stored in the following sequence: BBC1,
BBC2, ITC, CH 4, CH 5, others.
MAIN MENU
ÂÅ PLAY FUNCTIONS Å
RECORDING FUNCTIONS
SPECIAL SETTINGS
INSTALLATION
TO EXIT
PRESS MENU
É
3Use ==PP--or ;;PP++to select the option
INSTALLATION and confirm with PP
MAIN MENU
INSTALLATION
ÂÅ AUTOINSTALL Å
FOLLOW TV
MANUAL SEARCH
TV CHANNEL ALLOCATION
OPTIMIZE MODULATOR
TIME/DATE
TO EXIT
PRESS MENU
É
INSTALLATION
AUTOINSTALL
SEARCHING FOR TV CHANNELS
01 TV CHANNELS FOUND
hhhh_______________
PLEASE WAIT
INSTALLATION
AUTOINSTALL
AUTOINSTALL COMPLETE
35 TV CHANNELS FOUND
TO EXIT
PRESS MENU
6Finish with the MMEENNUUbutton
PPAARRDDOONN??
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The on-screen menu takes the mystery out of using
your new video recorder. All settings and recording
steps can be done easily via the on-screen menu by foll-
lowing the corresponding instructions on the screen.

ENGLISH SORTING AND CLEARING OF TV CHANNELS MANUALLY
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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 of the video
recorder. You can use this function to individually sort the TV
channels found or to delete unwantedTV channels or those with
poor reception. If your TV set supports the Easylink function, you
will not need to rearrange the TV channels later. The sequence
corresponds to the channel allocation of your TV set.
1Switch on theTV set and - if necessary - select
the programme number set for video recorder
operation
4Use ==PP--or ;;PP++to select the option
TV CHANNEL ALLOCATION and confirm
with
PP
2Press the MMEENNUUbutton on the remote
control.The on-screen menu appears
5Use the buttons ==PP--or ;;PP++to select the TV
channel which is to be allocated to a
programme position and confirm with PP
6DDeelleettee::Delete the TV channel which
has been set with CCLL
AAllllooccaattiioonn::Allocate the selectedTV channels
with the buttons ==PP--or ;;PP++to
the desired programme
position and confirm with QQ
7Repeat the steps 5and 6, to allocate
additional TV channels or to delete
additional unwanted TV channels
8Use OOKKto store (screen will show
STORED)and finish the manual sorting/
clearing ofTV channels with the MMEENNUUbutton
MAIN MENU
ÂÅ PLAY FUNCTIONS Å
RECORDING FUNCTIONS
SPECIAL SETTINGS
INSTALLATION
TO EXIT
PRESS MENU
É
3Use ==PP--or ;;PP++to select the option
INSTALLATION and confirm with PP
MAIN MENU
INSTALLATION
ÂÅ AUTOINSTALL Å
FOLLOW TV
MANUAL SEARCH
TV CHANNEL ALLOCATION
OPTIMIZE MODULATOR
TIME/DATE
TO EXIT
PRESS MENU
É
INSTALLATION
TV CHANNEL ALLOCATION
...
ÂÅ P01 BBC 1 Å
P02 BBC 2
P03 CH09
P04 CH11
...
TO SORT TO EXIT
PRESS Å PRESS MENU
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SORTING TV CHANNELS AUTOMATICALLY ENGLISH
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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 of the video
recorder. With this function, the video recorder arranges the
storedTV channels in the same sequence as on the TV set. If your
TV set supports the Easylink function, you will not need to
rearrange the TV channels later. The sequence
corresponds to the channel allocation of your TV set.
1Switch on the TV set and - if necessary - select
the programme number set for video recorder
operation
4Use ==PP--or ;;PP++to select the option
FOLLOW TV and confirm with P
2Press the MMEENNUUbutton on the remote
control.The on-screen menu appears
MAIN MENU
ÂÅ PLAY FUNCTIONS Å
RECORDING FUNCTIONS
SPECIAL SETTINGS
INSTALLATION
TO EXIT
PRESS MENU
É
3Use ==PP--or ;;PP++to select the option
INSTALLATION and confirm with PP
MAIN MENU
INSTALLATION
ÂÅ AUTOINSTALL Å
FOLLOW TV
MANUAL SEARCH
TV CHANNEL ALLOCATION
OPTIMIZE MODULATOR
TIME/DATE
TO EXIT
PRESS MENU
É
PPAARRDDOONN??
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The video recorder compares the TV channels stored
on the TV set at programme position 01 with its own
programme position memory. If it finds a match, it also
allocates the corresponding TV channel to programme
position 01
INSTALLATION
FOLLOW TV
PLEASE FOLLOW THE
INFORMATION ON THE VCR
DISPLAY AND IN THE
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
TO CONTINUE TO EXIT
PRESS OK PRESS MENU
5Press OOKK.The display will show TV01.
8Finish with the MMEENNUUbutton
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44Unfortunately yourTV set does not support this function.
Please readSorting / deleting channels manually.
6On the TV set select the corresponding
programme number (e. g. 01) and confirm
with OOKKon the remote control of the video
recorder.
7The video recorder stores the TV channel on
the programme number 01.The display will
show TV02 Repeat step 6until all
available TV channels are allocated. If you have
selected a wrong TV channel, press QQto go
back one step

9Leave the on-screen menu with the MMEENNUU
button
8Check the settings displayed for year, month,
date and time and store them by pressing
OOKK.The screen will show STORED
ENGLISH CHANGING THE TIME AND DATE
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6Use ==PP--or ;;PP++to select the option MONTH
and - if the displayed setting is incorrect - enter
the current month with the number buttons
00--99or with PPor QQ
7Use ==PP--or ;;PP++to select the option DATE and
- if the displayed setting is incorrect - enter the
current calendar date with the number buttons
00--99or with PPor QQ
If the display shows an incorrect time or --:--, the time and date
must be set manually.
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Numbers less than 10 must be entered with an
additional 0. For 9 thus 09 should be entered.
MAIN MENU
ÂÅ PLAY FUNCTIONS Å
RECORDING FUNCTIONS
SPECIAL SETTINGS
INSTALLATION
TO EXIT
PRESS MENU
É
3Use ==PP--or ;;PP++to select the option
TIME/DATE and confirm with PP
1Press the MMEENNUUbutton on the remote
control.The on-screen menu appears
2Use ==PP--or ;;PP++to select the option
INSTALLATION and confirm with PP
4Use ==PP--or ;;PP++to select the option TIME
and - if the setting displayed is
incorrect - enter the current time, with the
number buttons 00--99or with PPor QQ
5Use ==PP--or ;;PP++to select the option YEAR
and - if the displayed setting is
incorrect - enter the current year with the
number buttons 00--99or with PPor QQ
INSTALLATION
TIME/DATE
 TIME Ä 15:00 Å
YEAR 2000
MONTH 08
DATE 03
SMART CLOCK ON
TO STORE
PRESS OK
É
MAIN MENU
INSTALLATION
ÂÅ AUTOINSTALL Å
FOLLOW TV
MANUAL SEARCH
TV CHANNEL ALLOCATION
OPTIMIZE MODULATOR
TIME/DATE
TO EXIT
PRESS MENU
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GENERAL INFORMATION / NAVIGATION ENGLISH
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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).You can find out more about this in the chapter Other
functions (Adjusting automatic switch off).
SSwwiittcchhiinnggoonnIf the video recorder is in standby mode, it can be switched on either by pressing
the Standby button mm, by pressing one of the number buttons 00--99or by inserting
a cassette.
EEnneerrggyyccoonnssuummppttiioonnThe video recorder should always be connected to the mains so as not to affect
programmed recordings and use of the TV set. Power consumption (in energy
saving mode) is less than 4W.
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Call up: MMEENNUU
Select: ;PP++and =PP--or P
Confirm: OOKK
Enter: 00--99or P and QQ
Interrupt: SSTTAANNDDBBYY//OONNmm
Abandon: MMEENNUU
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Channel data are stored for around 1 year, time and timer data remain in the
memory of the video recorder for around 7 hours.
You can check and / or change many functions and settings of your
video recorder via the main menu. The individual functions are
selected as follows via the on-screen menu of the video recorder
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The video recorder and the remote control have the option of an Emergency
exit.You can use the Standby button mmto interrupt any step during use. But even
without an emergency brake your new video recorder is safe: there is no risk
whatsoever of damaging the set by performing user steps incorrectly.
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In standby mode, the display of the video recorder shows the current time.This
display can be deactivated manually, in order to reduce power consumption to a
minimum in standby mode.You can find the necessary steps in the section Other
functions (Energy-saving mode).
MAIN MENU
ÂÅ PLAY FUNCTIONS Å
RECORDING FUNCTIONS
SPECIAL SETTINGS
INSTALLATION
TO EXIT
PRESS MENU
É

ENGLISH PLAYING CASSETTES / PLAYING BACK NTSC CASSETTE
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1Insert a VHS cassette in the cassette opening on
the front of the video recorder.The tape will be
caught and automatically placed in the correct
position.The display will show vv
2Press the Playback button CCto play the tape
3Press the Stop button hon the remote
control (or the Stop button hon the front of
the video recorder), to stop playback
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4Press the cassette eject button Jon the
front of the video recorder to remove the
tape
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44Please read the section Removing picture
interference in this chapter.
44When playing many rental videos or older, poorer
quality cassettes, it may not be possible to
completely filter out picture and sound
interference. There is nothing wrong with the
video recorder. PPRROOBBLLEEMM
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Many functions (pause, still picture, search, ...) switch
themselves off automatically after a short time in order
to protect the cassette and to save energy
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The Video Home System (VHS) has become the world-
wide standard for recording and playback of amateur
video cassettes. The popular standard has since been
refined. Super-VHS (S-VHS) offers greater sharpness and
less noise, Digital-VHS (D-VHS) now only works with
digital picture and sound signals.Your video recorder can
only record and play standardVHS cassettes.
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If you are using a PAL TV set which is capable of showing a frame
frequency of 60 Hz, you can play cassettes which have been recorded
on the NTSC standard (USA, Japan, etc.). During an NTSC playback,
some special functions (e.g. still picture) are not possible. The display
will show 60HZ
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SELECTING TAPE POSITION DISPLAY TYPE ENGLISH
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If the CCOOUUNNTTEERRbutton is pressed during playback and recording
the current tape position will be briefly displayed on the screen.
There are three different types of display available.
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44This is normal, and is necessary for technical
reasons.
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44This may happen, for example, when you insert an
incompletely-rewound cassette into the video
recorder and rewind it to the start of the tape.
Since the display is automatically reset to
00:00:00 when you insert a cassette, the
actual start of the cassette for the set is less than
zero - thus in the negative range.The tape position
is displayed with a minus sign -.
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44The set needs a little time to calculate the remaining
playing time. After a few seconds, the display should
change from --:--:-- to the corresponding value PPRROOBBLLEEMM
2By pressing the button CCOOUUNNTTEERRthe
current tape position will be displayed on the
screen. Each further press of the button
CCOOUUNNTTEERRactivates the next type of display
1Start playback (Play button G) or recording
(Record button n)
3As soon as the button CCOOUUNNTTEERRhas not
been pressed for a few seconds, the display of
the tape position disappears again.
PPAARRDDOONN??
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COUNTER : The display shows the number of
minutes of tape already played after
insertion of the cassette
(hours/minutes/seconds)
TIME LEFT : The display shows the remaining
playing time to the end of the
cassette (hours/minutes/seconds)
TIME USED : The actual tape position (from the
start of the tape to the present tape
position) will be displayed.
PLAY COUNTER
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