Philips VR175/05 User manual

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The remote control
RECORD/OTR nRecord
STANDBY mStandby
SELECT Function selector
TIMER k’VIDEOPlus’ or’TIMER’ programming
CLEAR (CL) Reset, clear
0-9 Digit buttons 0-9
MONITOR TV monitor function
OK Confirm button
PrDown/Minus, programme number
PqUp/Plus, programme number
PLAY GPlayback
HRewind/Reverse scanning
IForward wind/ Forward scanning
STOP hPause/Stop, Tuner-mode
INDEX EIndex search
SP/LP (SP/LP) selection
STILL RStill picture
SYSTEM Special function
Front of the set
STANDBY mStandby switch
rDown/Minus, programme number
qUp/Plus, programme number
RECORD 5Record
AUTOINSTALL Installation
hSTOP/JEJECT Stop/Cassette eject
HRewind/Reverse scanning
PLAY GPlayback
IForward wind/ Forward scanning
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IN BRIEF

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Programming with ’VIDEOPlus+’
All the information required for a programming is contained encoded in the VIDEOPlus code.
1Switch on the TV set.
2Press the TIMER kbutton on the remote control.
3Please enter the VIDEOPlus -code (up to 9 digits) printed in your TV guide next to the start time
of a TV programme.
If you make a mistake, clear with the CLEAR (CL) button.
4If you want to programme at daily or weekly intervals, press the SELECT button until ’D-DAILY’
(daily intervals) or ’W-WEEKLY’ (weekly intervals) appears in the display. The ’daily intervals’
function can only be used for recordings to be made from Mondays to Fridays inclusive.
5Confirm the entries with the OK button . The resultant data appears on the TV screen.
Note: If you use VIDEOPlus for the first time for this TV channel, the ’SELECT PROG’ line
appears when you confirm the VIDEOPlus code. Select and confirm the programme number for
this particular TV programme.
* Switch ’VPS’ or ’PDC’ (V/P) on or off with the SELECT button.
* If you wish to set a later end time for a recording, press the Pqbutton at step 5. With
each press on the Pqbutton you add 15 minutes to the time.
* If e.g.: ’20:00’ appears in the display, please set the clock.
6Finally, press the OK button. Programming is now complete.
The data has been stored in a TIMER block.
7Make sure that a cassette without erase protection has been loaded. Switch off with the
STANDBY mbutton.
A programmed recording should only function when the video recorder is switched off with the
STANDBY mbutton.
Note:
* VIDEOPlus aerial-code numbers: With this set, VIDEOPlus aerial-code numbers will be
allocated automatically.
How to programme a recording manually
1Switch on the TV set. Press the TIMER kbutton twice.
2Select a free TIMER block. Press the TIMER kbutton.
DATE PROG START V/P END
01 01 20:00 21:30
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NEXT gTIMER CLEAR gCL
-/+ 0-9 D/WgSELECT OK
3With the TIMER kbutton you choose between the entries ’DATE’ (date), ’PROG’ (programme
number), ’START’ (start time) and ’END’ (stop time).
You can enter or adjust data. Confirm each entry with the TIMER kbutton.
You can switch ’VPS/PDC’ (’V/P’) on and off at step ’START’ with the SELECT button.
You can select between ’D’ (daily intervals) or ’W’ (weekly intervals) at step ’DATE’ with the
SELECT button.
4Finally, press the OK button. Programming has now been completed.
5Make sure that a cassette without erase protection has been loaded. Switch off with the
STANDBY mbutton.
A programmed recording will only function when the video recorder is switched off with the
STANDBY mbutton.
Note: Clear a TIMER-block: At step 1select the TIMER block you want to clear. Press the
CLEAR (CL) button. If e.g.: ’20:00’ appears in the display, the clock must be set.

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Congratulations on the purchase of one of the most sophisti-
cated and simple-to-use video recorders (VCR) on the market.
With this VCR you can record and play VHS-standard
cassettes.
Please take the time to read this operating manual before
using your video recorder.
Safety instructions and other notes
•Danger: High voltage! Do not open. The set does not contain
any components that can be repaired by the customer. When
the appliance is connected to the power supply there are some
components that are constantly operational. To switch off the
set completely you must disconnect it from the power supply.
•Note that this power pack is designed for a power supply of
220-240V/50Hz.
•Ensure that air can circulate freely through the ventilation slots
on the set.
•Ensure that no objects or liquids enter the set. If liquid is spilt
into it, disconnect the set immediately from the power supply
and call the After-sales Service for advice.
•The set should not be used immediately after transportation
from a cold to a hot area or vice versa, or in conditions of
extreme humidity.
After unpacking the set, it should be allowed to acclimatize for
at least three hours before installation.
•These operating instructions have been printed on nonpolluting
paper.
•Deposit old batteries at the relevant collection points.
•Please make use of the facilities available in your country for
disposing of the packaging of the set in a way that helps to
protect the environment.
•This electronic equipment contains many materials that can be
recycled. Please inquire about the possibilities for recycling
your old set.
•VIDEOPlus+ and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Develop-
ment Corporation. The VIDEOPlus+ system is manufactured
under licence from Gemstar Development Corporation.
Contents Page
1. INSTALLATION 2................................
Adjusting the modulator frequency 2................
Switching off the modulator 2......................
Connecting cables with a SCART socket 3............
Connecting cables without a SCART socket 3.........
Important notes for subsequent operation 4..........
Connecting additional equipment 4..................
Emergency interrupt 4............................
Autoinstall 5....................................
Setting the clock 5...............................
2. PLAYBACK 6...................................
Picture scanning 6...............................
INSTANT VIEW 6................................
Still picture 6...................................
Tape position/Index search 6......................
Eliminating picture interference 7...................
Tracking 7.....................................
3. RECORDING 8..................................
Long play function 8.............................
Some general notes for recording 8.................
Recording from external sources 8..................
OTR - Recording 8...............................
Auto-assembling 8...............................
PDC / VPS 9....................................
Programming with ’VIDEOPlus+’ 9..................
Programming recordings manually 10...............
Clear a TIMER block 10...........................
Important programming notes 10...................
4. SPECIAL FEATURES 11...........................
Tuner mode 11..................................
TIMER recordings controlled by a satellite receiver 11..
Selecting OSD 11................................
Channel number or frequency display 11.............
Manual channel search 12........................
Allocating a decoder 12..........................
Channelnumber or frequency display 12.............
Manual Channel Number Allocation 12..............
Monitor function 12..............................
Before you call an engineer 14.....................
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PHILIPS VR 175

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Important for the United Kingdom
This apparatus is fitted with an approved moulded 13 Amp
plug. To change a fuse in this type of plug proceed as
follows:
•Remove fuse cover and fuse.
•Fix new fuse which should be a BS1362 3A, A.S.T.A. or
BSI approved type.
•Refit the fuse cover.
If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket outlets, it
should be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted in its place.
If the mains plug contains a fuse, this should have a value of
3A. If a plug without a fuse is used, the fuse at the
distribution board should not be greater than 5A.
Note: The severed plug must be destroyed to avoid a
possible shock hazard should it be inserted into a 13A
socket elsewhere.
How to connect a plug: The wires in the mains lead are
coloured in accordance with the following code: BLUE -
’NEUTRAL’ (’N’) BROWN - ’LIVE’ (’L’)
•The BLUE wire must be connected to the terminal which
is marked with the letter ’N’ or coloured BLACK. The
BROWN wire must be connected to the terminal which is
marked with the letter ’L’ or coloured RED.
•Do not connect either wires to the earth terminal in the
plug which is marked with the letter ’E’ or by the safety
earth symbol \or coloured green or green-and-yellow.
Before replacing the plug cover, make certain that the cord
grip is clamped over the sheath of the lead - not simply over
the two wires.
Note: This modulator frequency might already be oc-
cupied by another TV station in your reception area,
e.g. ’Channel 5’. In this case you will find that the picture
quality on your TV set will be poor when receiving one
or more TV channels.
*Adjusting the modulator frequency: If the picture
quality only deteriorates when the video recorder is
switched on, adjust the modulator frequency. The fre-
quency can be adjusted at step 2with the Pror the
Pqbutton. Confirm the adjusted frequency with the
OK button.
*Switching off the modulator: If you cannot eliminate
picture or sound interference using the above method
you can switch off the built-in modulator. You can only
do this if you have connected the video recorder to the
TV set using a scart cable. ’Playback via the aerial
cable’ is not possible when the modulator is switched
off.
At step 2, press the CLEAR (CL) button for several
seconds until ’MOFF’ (modulator switched off) appears
in the display. You can switch back again in the same
way.
1. INSTALLATION

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Connecting cables with a SCART socket
1Remove the aerial cable plug from your TV set and insert
it into the 2socket at the back of the video recorder.
2Plug one end of the aerial cable provided into the 3
socket on the video recorder and the other end into the
aerial input socket on your TV set.
3Insert the plug of a scart cable into the scart socket
EXT.1 at the back of your video recorder. Connect the
other plug to the TV set.
4Insert the female plug of the mains cable into the mains
socket 4at the back of the video recorder.
5Plug the other end of the mains cable into the wall
socket.
Connecting cables without a SCART socket
1Remove the aerial cable plug from your TV set and insert
it into the 2socket at the back of the video recorder.
2Plug one end of the aerial cable provided into the 3
socket on the video recorder and the other end into the
aerial input socket on your TV set.
3Insert the female plug of the mains cable into the mains
socket 4at the back of the video recorder.
4Plug the other end of the mains cable into the wall
socket.
5Switch on your TV set and select the programme number
that you have earmarked for video playback. (see operat-
ing manual for your TV set).
6Ensure that no cassette has been inserted. With the video
recorder switched off, hold the SYSTEM button for a
few seconds until a modulator frequency e.g.: ’M583’
(UHF-channel 35) appears in the display. The video
recorder transmits a test picture.
7Tune in the TV set in the UHF wave band until this picture
appears.
MODULATOR 583
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ON/OFF gCL OK
8Switch off the video recorder with the STANDBY mbut-
ton.

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Important notes for subsequent operation
•Many televisions switch automatically to the ’EXT’
(EXTernal) or ’AV’ (Audio/Video) programme number
when a video cassette is played back.
If the television does not switch automatically, you will
have to select the ’EXT’, ’0’, or ’AV’ programme number
on the TV set manually.
•Keep your video recorder connected to the mains and the
power switch in ’on’ position at all times to ensure that
programmed recordings can be made and that the
television functions. The power consumption required is
low.
•The video recorder switches on automatically as soon as
you insert a cassette or press the Pqbutton.
•If the video recorder is not used for a few minutes in
some functions, it switches to standby automatically.
•Back-up power supply: TV channel storage - typically 1
year, Clock/Timer - 30 minutes
•If you switch the video recorder to standby using the
STANDBY mbutton, the current time will appear in the
display, e.g.: ’20:00’ .
If the clock has not been set, ’--:--’ will appear in the
display.
Connecting additional equipment
You can also connect additional equipment to the EXT.2
socket, for instance, satellite receiver, decoder or camcorder.
Emergency interrupt
Both the set and the remote control have an ’Emergency
interrupt’ button. You can use the STANDBY mbutton to
interrupt any function.
Whenever you have operating problems you can simply
interrupt the function and start again.
You can practise operating your set without any worries.
No matter which buttons you press, you cannot damage it.
User guide
With OSD (On Screen Display) the corresponding functions
appear on the TV-screen.
DATE PROG START V/P END
01 01 20:00 21:30
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NEXT gTIMER CLEAR gCL
-/+ 0-9 D/WgSELECT OK
In all of the sections to come, use the following buttons for
these functions: `Select´, `Enter´/´Adjust´, `Confirm´.
Select: Use the Pror the Pqbutton.
Enter/Adjust: Use the Pror the Pqbutton, or the
0-9 buttons.
Confirm: Use the OK button.

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Autoinstall
The video recorder will search for all TV programmes. It
stores TV programmes found in the following sequence:
BBC 1, BBC2, ITV, CH 4, CH 5, SKY, others.
1Press the AUTOINSTALL button on the videorecorder. If TV
channels have already been stored, select and confirm
the ’AUTOINSTALL’ line.
2’AUTOINSTALL’ starts.
AUTOINSTALL 00
3Wait until all TV channels have been found. This can take
several minutes.
4Autoinstall is now complete. Date and clock information
have been set.
If the clock time flashes in the display (e.g.:’20:00), read on in
the next section from step 3onward.
How to search for a TV channel manually, you read in
chapter 4 ’SPECIAL FEATURES’, the section about ’Manual
channel search’.
Note:
* If a TV channel transmits a ’TV channel name’ (e.g.
’BBC1’ ), it appears in the display.
Setting the clock
If a television programme which transmits TXT/PDC is stored
with programme number ’P 01’ , time (from TXT) and date
(from PDC) will automatically be taken from the TXT/PDC
information.
1Press the AUTOINSTALL button on the videorecorder.
2Confirm the line ’CLOCK’ with the OK button.
3Adjust ’TIME’ with the Pq,Pror with the numeric
buttons 0-9 .
4Confirm the correct ’TIME’ with the OK buttton.
5Repeat step 3und 4with ’YEAR’ , ’MONTH’ and ’DATE’
if required.
4Confirm each correct entry with the OK button.

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1Insert the cassette into the cassette slot.
2Press the playback button PLAY G.
3Picture scanning: Press the H(reverse) or I
(forward) button once or several times.
4Interrupt: Press the STOP hbutton.
5Wind and rewind: Interrupt the playback function and
press the H(rewind) or I(wind) button.
0:20
If, during wind/rewind, you want to have a quick access
to picture scanning, use the ’Instant View’ function.
6INSTANT VIEW: If you hold the H(Rewind) or I
(Wind) button during wind or rewind, you will switch to
picture scanning. If you release the buttons, the video
recorder will automatically switch back to rewind or wind
again.
7Eject a cassette: Interrupt the playback function and
press the hSTOP/JEJECT button on the video recorder.
Notes: Some functions switch off automatically after a
while (e.g.: Pause, Still Picture, Scanning). This helps to
protect the cassette and prevent unnecessary power
consumption.
* The picture quality will deteriorate during Picture
Scanning. The sound is turned off.
Still picture
1Press the STILL Rbutton. You see a still picture.
Interference stripes will appear on the screen.
2Each time you press STILL Ragain, the picture will
move on one step.
Note: If the still picture vibrates vertically, hold the
Pror the Pqbutton at step 1until the vibration is
minimal. This setting will be stored automatically.
Please note, however, that interference may still occur
with poor quality cassettes.
Tape position/Index search
Tape position: The elapsed playback time, given to the hour
and minute, appears in the display.
If you want to set the indicator to ’0:00’ , press the
CLEAR (CL) button.
When you insert a cassette, the indicator is automatically set
to ’0:00’ .
Index search: At the beginning of each recording, the video
recorder marks the tape with a code mark. You can search
for these code marks on the tape. Once the video recorder
finds the code mark or a blank space it will automatically
switch to playback.
1Press the INDEX Ebutton and then press the I
button to select the next code mark or the Hbutton
for the previous code mark.
Note: You cannot use the function ’Index search’ with
recordings made on another video recorder that does
not have this code mark function.
2. PLAYBACK

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Eliminating picture interference/
Cleaning function
1During playback, hold the Pqbutton until ’TRAC’
(tracking) appears in the display.
2Hold the Pqor Prbutton until the playback quality
is at its best.
3Wait a few seconds, until ’TRAC’ disappears from the
display. This setting will remain until you remove the
cassette.
4If horizontal lines still appear on the screen, use the
Cleaning function:
Cleaning function: During playback, hold the
PLAY Gbutton until ’HEAD’ (video head cleaning)
appears in the display. The video heads are being
cleaned. The video recorder automatically switches back
to playback.
Note: Some hired cassettes may have a poor pic-
ture/sound quality. This is not a fault in your set.

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1Insert a cassette or switch the video recorder on with the
Pqbutton.
2Use the Pror Pqbutton or the 0-9 buttons to
select the programme number from which you wish to
record, e.g. ’P 01’ .
BBC1
3Press the RECORD 5button.
0:00
4To stop recording, press the STOP hbutton.
Long play function
You can reduce the recording speed by half. This makes it
possible to record, for example, 8 hours instead of 4 hours on
an ’E240’ cassette.
Before recording, with the video recorder switched on, select
the ’LP’ (=LongPlay) recording speed by pressing the
SP/LP button. ’LP’ will appear in the display.
Note: During picture scanning, still picture and slow
motion colour playback may be poor.
* You will obtain the best picture quality when recording
at standard speed (’SP’).
Some general notes for recording
•Recording from external sources: Programme numbers
’E1’ and ’E2’ are provided for recording from external
sources (via the EXT.1 or
EXT.2 scart socket).
•OTR - recording: If you do not want to record to the end
of the cassette, press the RECORD 5button again.
The display shows at what time the recording will stop.
With each subsequent press of the RECORD 5button
you can add 30 minutes to this time.
You can return to the normal recording status by pressing
the CLEAR (CL) button.
•Erase protection: So that you don’t accidentally delete an
important recording, you can remove the special tab
(erase protection) on the narrow side of the cassette with
a screwdriver or slide the special tab to the left.
Later, if you no longer want the cassette to be erase
protected, you can seal the gap again with adhesive tape
or slide the special tab to the right.
•Auto-assembling: You can use the auto-assembling func-
tion to join individual recordings without any major
picture disturbance between the recordings. During
playback, search for the correct position on the tape and
then press the hSTOP/JEJECT button. 9will appear in
the display. Now you can start recording as usual by
pressing the RECORD 5button.
During Stop hor Pause 9you can switch between the
display for channel name and tape position, using the
OK button.
3. RECORDING

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How to programme a recording
The video recorder needs the following information for every
programmed recording:
* the date on which the recording is to be made
* the programme number for the TV channel
* the start and stop time of the recording
* ’PDC’ or ’VPS’ on or off
The set stores all the information mentioned above in what is
known as a TIMER block. You can programme up to 6 TIMER
blocks, one month in advance.
With ’PDC’ (Programme Delivery Control) or ’VPS’ (Video
Programming System), the TV station controls the beginning
and the length of the programmed recording. This means that
the video recorder switches itself on and off at the right time
even if a TV programme you have programmed begins earlier
or finishes later than expected.
Usually the start time is the same as the PDC or VPS time. If,
however, in the TV guide, in addition to a TV programme’s
start time, a different PDC or VPS time is given, e.g.: ’20.15
(PDC or VPS 20.14)’, you have to enter ’20.14’ as the start time
exactly to the minute.
If you want to enter a time that differs from the PDC or VPS
time, you have to switch off ’PDC’ or ’VPS’.
Programming with ’VIDEOPlus+’
All the information required for a programming is contained
encoded in the VIDEOPlus code.
1Switch on the TV set.
2Press the TIMER kbutton on the remote control.
3Please enter the VIDEOPlus code (up to 9 digits) printed
in your TV guide next to the start time of a TV pro-
gramme.
If you make a mistake, clear with the CLEAR (CL) but-
ton.
VIDEOPLUS
53124----
ONCE
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D/WgSELECT CLEAR gCL
0-9 OK
4If you want to programme at daily or weekly intervals,
press the SELECT button until ’D-DAILY’ (daily intervals)
or ’W-WEEKLY’ (weekly intervals) appears on the TV
screen. The ’daily intervals’ function can only be used for
recordings to be made from Mondays to Fridays inclu-
sive.
5Confirm the entries. The resultant data appear on the
TV screen.
Note: If you use VIDEOPlus for the first time for this TV
channel, the ’SELECT PROG’ line appears when you
confirm the VIDEOPlus code. Select and confirm the
programme number for the TV programme required.
* Switch ’PDC’ or ’VPS’ (V/P) on or off with the
SELECT button.
* If you wish to set a later end time for a recording,
press the Pqbutton at step 5. With each press on
the Pqbutton you add 15 minutes to the time.
* If e.g.: ’20:00’ appears in the display, please set the
clock.
6Finally, press the OK button. Programming is now
complete.
The data has been stored in a TIMER block.
7Make sure that a cassette without erase protection has
been loaded. Switch off with the STANDBY mbutton.
A programmed recording will only function when the
video recorder is switched off with the STANDBY mbut-
ton.
Note:
* VIDEOPlus aerial-code numbers: With this set,
VIDEOPlus aerial-code numbers will be allocated auto-
matically.

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Programming recordings manually
1Switch on the TV set. Press the TIMER kbutton twice.
2Select a free TIMER block. Press the TIMER kbutton.
3With the TIMER kbutton you can select between the
entries ’DATE’ (date), ’PROG’ (programme number),
’START’ (start time) and ’END’ (stop time).
You can enter or adjust data. Confirm each entry with the
TIMER kbutton.
You can switch ’VPS/PDC’ (V/P) on and off at step
’START’ with the SELECT button.
You can select between ’D’ (daily intervals) or ’W’
(weekly intervals) at step ’DATE’ with the SELECT button.
4Finally, press the OK button. Programming has now
been completed.
5Make sure that a cassette without erase protection has
been loaded. Switch off with the STANDBY mbutton.
Note:
*Clear a TIMER block: At step 1select the TIMER
block that you want to clear. Press the CLEAR (CL)
button.
If e.g.: ’20:00’ appears in the display, the clock must be
set.
Important programming notes
•When recordings have been programmed, kappears in
the display.
•The programmed recording will always be made at the
recording speed (SP/LP) that at the time has been
selected on the video recorder.
•You cannot operate the set manually while a programmed
recording is being made. If you want to interrupt the
programmed recording, press the STANDBY mbutton.
•If the video recorder is switched on before a pro-
grammed recording is due to take place, before the start,
’TIMER RECORD’ will flash on the TV screen.
•If the end of the cassette is reached during a
programmed recording, the video recorder automatically
ejects the cassette.
•If you forget to load a cassette, after programming the
recording, ’NO CASSETTE’ will appear on the TV screen
for a few seconds.
•If you insert a cassette with erase protection, after
programming the recording, ’PROTECTED CASSETTE’ will
appear on the TV screen for a few seconds.
The cassette will then be ejected.
•When all TIMER blocks have been programmed, ’TIMER
FULL’ appears on the TV screen at step 1.
•If ’CODE ERROR’ appears on the TV screen, the
VIDEOPlus code was incorrect or the date was in-
correctly entered. Repeat the entry or end with the
STANDBY mbutton.
With programming at daily intervals, the first recording
must take place within a week.
•If ’DAILY ERROR’ appears on the TV screen, the date was
incorrectly entered. Programming at daily intervals can
only be used for recordings to be made from Mondays to
Fridays inclusive.
•Programme numbers ’E1’ and ’E2’ are provided for
programmed recordings from external sources (via the
EXT.1 or EXT.2 scart socket).

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Tuner mode
You can also use your video recorder as a TV receiver
(tuner).
1Hold the STOP hbutton, until +appears in the
display.
2Choose the required programme number with the Pr
or Pqbutton or with the 0-9 buttons.
3Switch the video recorder off by pressing the
STANDBY mbutton when you no longer want to watch
television.
TIMER recordings controlled by a
satellite receiver
Do you have a satellite receiver or another device, which can
control other equipment by a TIMER function? This video
recorder can be TIMER-controlled via socket EXT.2 ,by
means of a scart cable.
1Insert a cassette. Switch off with the STANDBY mbut-
ton.
2Hold the MONITOR button until ’REC.P’ appears in the
display.
3If you want to interrupt this function before the TIMER
recording has actually started, hold the MONITOR button
until the video recorder switches off.
4If you want to interrupt this function while a TIMER
recording is being made, press the STANDBY mbutton.
Selecting OSD
You can switch the On Screen Display (OSD) on or off.
1Press the AUTOINSTALL button on the video recorder.
2Select and confirm ’OSD’ .
3Select and confirm ’ON’ or ’OFF’ .
Note: With the OK button you can superimpose the
actual status of the set on the TV screen.
Channel number or frequency display
4. SPECIAL FEATURES

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Manual channel search
In certain cases the Automatic Channel Search may not be
able to find all of the TV channels (e.g. coded TV channels).
You can then use this manual method to set the channels.
1Press the AUTOINSTALL button on the video recorder.
2Select and confirm ’MANUAL SEARCH’ .
3Hold the Pqbutton until you have found the right TV
channel. A changing channel number or frequency will
appear on the TV screen. You can choose the channel
number or frequency display. Please read ’Channelnum-
ber or frequency display’ below.
4Confirm with the OK button.
5Select and confirm the programme number that you wish
to allocate to this TV channel (e.g.: ’P 01’ ).
6If you want to allocate more TV channels, repeat
steps 3to 5until all TV channels have been stored.
7To end, press the STANDBY mbutton.
Note: Channel number or frequency can also be entered
directly at step 3, using the 0-9 buttons.
*Allocating a decoder: If you want to allocate a
decoder, press the INDEX Ebutton at step 3until
’DEC’ appears in the display.
Channelnumber or frequency display
1Press the AUTOINSTALL button on the video recorder.
2Select and confirm ’CHANNEL/FREQUENCY’ .
3Select and confirm ’CHANNEL’ or ’FREQUENCY’ .
Manual Channel Number Allocation
You can allocate any desired programme number to the
TV channels stored by the ’Automatic Channel Search’.
1Press the AUTOINSTALL button.
2Select and confirm ’CHANNEL ALLOCATION’ .
3Use the Pror Pqbutton, to select the TV channel
on the TV screen, to which you wish to allocate a
programme number (starting with ’P 01’ ).
4Confirm this allocation. If you wish to allocate further
programme numbers, repeat step 3and step 4until you
allocated a programme number to all the required
TV channels.
5To end press the STANDBY mbutton.
Note: If you want to delete an unwanted TV channel,
press the CLEAR (CL) button at step 3.
*Monitor function: You can switch to and fro between
TV reception and video recorder reception with the
MONITOR button. This only functions when you used a
scart cable to connect the video recorder to your TV set
and if your TV set responds to this switch-over.

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Before you call an engineer
If, however, you experience any difficulty in operating this
video recorder, please call the customer service in your
country.
You will find the telephone numbers in the enclosed guar-
antee leaflet.
The set does not respond to any button being pressed:
•No power supply.
•A programmed recording is currently being made.
•Technical disturbance: disconnect from the mains for 30 sec-
onds, then re-connect. If this does not have any effect, you can:
1. Disconnect from mains. 2. Re-connect to mains whilst
holding down the STANDBY mbutton on the set. All stored
data will be reset (cleared).
Cassette jammed:
•Don’t use force. Pull out the mains plug for a moment.
Remote control does not operate:
•Remote control not pointed toward the set.
•Batteries are exhausted.
No playback from video recorder:
•No recording on the cassette.
•The VCR programme number on the TV set was incorrectly
selected or incorrectly set.
•The connecting cable between the TV set and the video
recorder has come loose.
Poor playback from video recorder:
•TV set not properly adjusted.
•Cassette badly worn or of poor quality.
•Read the section about ’How to eliminate picture disturbance’ in
chapter ’PLAYBACK’.
No recording possible:
•TV channel not stored or wrongly selected.
•Cassette with erase protection has been loaded.
Programmed recording does not function:
•TIMER not set properly.
•Time/date wrongly programmed.
•A cassette with erase protection has been loaded.
•’PDC’ or ’VPS’ switched on but ’PDC/VPS time’ wrong. Check
aerial.
Picture or sound interference on TV reception e.g. when
tuned to ’CH5’ :
•Turn to Chapter 4 ’SPECIAL FEATURES’ and read in the section
’Playback via the aerial cable’ the note ’Adjusting the modulator
frequency’ as well as the note ’Switching off the modulator’.
•Have your aerial checked.
Enter the serial number of your appliance here:
MODEL NO./TYPE VR 175
PROD.NO.:/SER.NR. .....
This product complies with the requirements of the Directive
73/23/EEC + 89/336/EEC + 93/68 EEC.
Interference
The Department of Trade and Industry operates a Radio Investiga-
tion Service to help TV licence holders improve reception of BBC
and ITC programmes where these are being spoilt by interference.
If your dealer cannot help, ask at a Main Post Office for the booklet
’How to Improve Television and Radio Reception’.

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