Philips VR707 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
Adding a cassette to the Tape Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 19
Processing title of recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 20
Searching for recording title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 21
Displaying contents of cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 22
Searching for blank space on tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 22
Removing cassette from Tape Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 23
Copying Tape Manager memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 24
Playing cassettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 25
Playing back NTSC cassettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 25
Displaying tape position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 26
Display / reset tape position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 27
Searching for tape position with picture (picture search) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 27
Searching for tape position without picture (forward wind and rewind) . . . Page 27
Searching automatically for tape position (index search) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 28
Still picture / slow motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 28
Skipping commercials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 29
Selecting picture setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 30
Optimizing tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 31
Optimizing still picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 31
Cleaning video heads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 32
Starting and stopping of recording manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 33
Starting recording manually and stopping automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 34
Lining up manual recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 35
Selecting the recording speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 35
Activate / deactivate direct recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 36
Making a direct recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 37
Recording automatically from a satellite receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 38
Programming timer with VIDEO Plus+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 39
Problem solving (VIDEO Plus-Programming) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 41
Programming timer without VIDEO Plus+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 42
Problem solving (Timer programming) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 44
Turbo Timer-Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 45
Problem solving (Turbo Timer programming) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 46
Delete / check / change programmed recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 47
Using NexTView Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 47
Adjusting automatic switch-off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 48
Adjusting the child lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 48
Replaying cassette continuously . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 49
Changing the TV system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 50
Adjusting the OSD information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 51
Audio recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 51
Audio dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 52
Selecting the sound channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 54
Manual mute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 54
Demonstration mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 55
Energy-saving mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 55
Adapting remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 56
Activate / Deactivate Smart Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 56
Using the TV remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 57
Optimizing the modulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 58
Switching the modulator on / off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 59
Problem solving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 60
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 60
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VR 710/07
VR 765/07
VR 766/07
Operating instructions
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REMOTE CONTROL ENGLISH
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TTAAPPEEMMAANNAAGGEERRäActivate / deactivate Tape Manager
SSTTAANNDDBBYY//OONNmmäSwitch set on / off
äInterrupt function
äInterrupt programmed recording
SSMMAARRTT**äselect picture adjustment
EEJJEECCTTJJä Eject inserted cassette
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.
TTIIPP
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
CCLLäDelete TV channel / entry
SSEELLEECCTTäSelect function
++TTVV--äSelect next / previous programme number
AAcccceessssoorriieess
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
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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 710/07
VR 765/07
VR 766/07
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!TheTV 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