Philips VCR VR 170/07 manual Before you call an engineer, Hotline telephone numbers

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Before you call an engineer

If, contrary to expectation, you have any problems using this video recorder, it may be caused by the following reasons.

You will find the phone number in the enclosed guarantee leaflet.

The telephone numbers can be found on the back of this instruction manual. Have the model number (MODEL NO) and the production number (PROD.NO.) of your video recorder ready.

ENGLISH

HOTLINE telephone numbers

The telephone numbers for after-sales service (HOTLINE) are also saved in your video recorder.

To call them up, proceed as follows:

1Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for the video recorder.

2Press MENU . The main menu appears.

3Press CLEAR (CL) . The after-sales service telephone numbers will appear on the screen.

4Using OK , you can select more telephone numbers.

5 To end, press MENU .

 

PROBLEM

SOLUTION

 

 

 

 

 

There is no power supply: check the power supply.

 

 

Your video recorder

A programmed recording is currently being made: if desired, cancel the programmed recording

 

 

does not respond to

with STANDBY/ON .

 

 

Child lock active: switch the child lock off.

 

 

any button being

 

 

There is a technical problem: disconnect from the mains power supply for 30 seconds, then

 

 

pressed:

connect again.

 

 

 

If this doesn't help, you could reset your video recorder to the default factory settings.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Attention:

 

Resetting devices to

All the information stored (TV channels, time and date, TIMER) will be cleared.

 

1. Disconnect from the mains power supply.

 

default factory settings

2. Press and hold the STANDBY/ON /I button on the device and reconnect to the mains

 

 

power supply.

 

 

3. Release the button when 'OSD' appears in the video recorder display.

 

 

 

 

 

Cassette is jammed in

Don't use force. Pull out the mains plug for a moment.

 

 

the video recorder:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remote control not pointed toward the video recorder: point it at the video recorder.

 

Remote control does

There is a technical problem: Take out the batteries, wait for 10 seconds and place them back.

 

not work:

Batteries have run out: change the batteries.

 

You have given the wrong remote control command: read 'Switching remote control command' in

 

 

 

 

chapter 'Additional functions'.

 

 

 

 

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Contents VR 170/07 Table of contents Page Remote control Front of the device Additional TV functionsSymbols on your video recorder display Page Phil IntroductionDear Philips customer Supplied accessories SpecificationsVoltage 220-240V/50Hz Important notes regarding operation Special functions of your new video recorder Important information for customers in Great Britain What is a scart cable? Connecting the video recorderPreparing the remote control for operation Connecting your video recorder to the TV setMy TV offers me a selection menu for the scart socket Connecting with a scart cableMy screen is empty Connecting without a scart cableProgramme number for video recorder operation Connecting additional devicesYou can find more details in chapter Initial Installation Do not see a test screenInitial installation Installing your video recordingSeeks out and stores all available TV channels Decoder allocation That you want to use for the TV channel, e.g. P01 Line Manual Search using Confirm WithWhat is a special channel? Manual TV channel searchDont know the channels for my TV stations Using the satellite receiverSorting TV channels automatically Cannot switch my TV set to programme numberFollow TV Deleting sorting Automatic TV channel search AutoinstallMonitor function Deleting TV channels Sorting and clearing TV channels manuallyWant to assign to the programme number P01 Want to assign to this programme number, e.g. P02Time/date is displayed incorrectly despite manual setting Setting the time and dateMain menu will appear on the screen Navigation in the screen menu Important notes for operationPlaying cassettes PlaybackPlaying back Ntsc cassettes Automatic switch-off of special functionsSearching for a tape position with picture scanning Displaying current tape positionWhile a cassette is playing, press Reverse or Forward one Instant View Still pictureAppear in the display It automatically switches to pauseAutomatic search for a tape position index search Automatic search for a blank space on the tapeCannot reach optimal quality for the still picture Eliminating picture interferenceOptimising tracking Optimising still pictureManual recording Recording without automatic switch-offGeneral information Record you will add 30 minutes to Record Press Record on the remote controlPreventing accidental erasing of cassettes Lining up recordings assemble cutConfirm with OK To end, press Menu Selecting the recording speed SP or LPNotv appears in the display Search symbol appears in the display a moving symbolDirect Record How does Direct Record work?Switching Direct Record on or off What do I need to know about VPS/PDC? Programming a recording TimerWhat is VPS/PDC? Programming a recording with Video Plus+Following message appears on the screen Pluscode Number Recorder displaySelecting onetime/daily/weekly recordings Following message appears on the screen Select ProgTo clear a programmed Problems and solutions for programmed recordingsIf you want to cancel the programmed recording, press If this error message appears after pressingProgramme numbers of the E1 and E2 scart socket 9on the remote controlSwitching on VPS/PDC in the Start input field Programming a recording without Video Plus+Problem Problem solving for programmed recordingsProgramming a recording with Turbo Timer Cassette Problem SolutionDelete programmed recording How to check, change or delete a programmed recording TimerWith Least Other functionsChanging the video colour system Select the TVWill flash in the video recorder display Child lockWhich settings can I choose? Switching the on-screen display OSD off or onWith OK How can I switch on the clock display? Switch off the clock displayThis will, for example, appear in the display VCR2 Switching the remote control commandHow can I change back to VCR1? Main menu will not disappear and no message appearsContinuous playback Automatic switch-off Optimising the modulator Suppressing interferenceFrequency as the video recorder How can I switch the modulator back on? Switching the modulator on / offHotline telephone numbers Before you call an engineerBefore you call an engineer

VCR VR 170/07 specifications

The Philips VCR VR 170/07 is a classic VHS video cassette recorder that exemplifies the technology of its time. With its user-friendly design and reliable performance, it has become a notable choice for video enthusiasts looking to relive the nostalgia of watching tapes. Built with convenience in mind, the VR 170/07 offers a variety of features that enhance the viewing and recording experience.

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