Philips VR 708A/07 operating instructions Table of contents

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Table of contents

1 Introduction

2Connecting the video recorder

3Initial installation

4Settings

5Operating instructions

6 Playback

7Removing picture interference

8Manual recording

9 Programmed recordings

10 Otherfunctions

11 Suppressinginterference

12 Before you call an engineer

Important notes for operation

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The most important functions of your new video recorder

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Important information for customers in Great Britain

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Preparing the remote control for operation

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Connecting to a TV set with a scart socket

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Connecting to a TV set without a scart socket

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Connecting additional devices

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Setting TV channels, date and time for the first time

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Searching for a TV channel manually

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Allocating decoder

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Using a satellite receiver

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Searching for a TV channel automatically

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Sorting and clearing of TV channels manually

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Sorting TV channels automatically (Follow TV)

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Changing the time and date

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General information

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Navigation in the main menu

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Playing cassettes

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Playing back NTSC cassettes

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Displaying tape position

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Display / reset tape position

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Searching for tape position with picture (picture search)

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Searching for tape position without picture (forward wind and rewind)

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Searching automatically for tape position (index search)

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Still picture / slow motion

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Skipping commercials

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Selecting picture setting

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Optimizing tracking

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Optimizing still picture

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Cleaning video heads

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Starting and stopping of recording manually

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Starting recording manually and stopping automatically

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Lining up manual recordings

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Selecting the recording speed

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Activate / deactivate direct recording

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Making a direct recording

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Recording automatically from a satellite receiver

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Programming timer with VIDEO Plus+

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Problem solving (VIDEO Plus-Programming)

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Programming timer without VIDEO Plus+

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Problem solving (Timer programming)

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Delete / check / change programmed recordings

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Using NexTView Link

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Adjusting automatic switch-off

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Adjusting the child lock

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Replaying cassette continuously

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Changing the TV system

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Adjusting the OSD information

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Audio recording

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Audio dubbing

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Selecting the sound channel

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Manual mute

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Demonstration mode

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Energy-saving mode

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Adapting remote control

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Activate / Deactivate “Smart Clock”

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Using the TV remote control

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Optimizing the modulator

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Switching the modulator on / off

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Problem solving

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Technical data

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Contents Table of contents With VR 708A/07Remote control Important notes for operation IntroductionMost important functions of your new video recorder Important information for customers in Great Britain Preparing the remote control for operation Connecting the video recorderConnecting to a TV set with a scart socket When using this video recorderConfirm with OK Connecting to a TV set without a scart socketAUX in L AUX in R AUX OUT L AUX OUT R Connecting additional devicesThere is no test image Your video recorder broadcasts on Setting TV channels, date and time for the first time Initial installationTIP Searching for a TV channel manually What is a channel, or a special channel?Entering a special channel Allocating decoder Check decoder allocation at a glance Using a satellite receiverTo which TV channel on the video recorder a decoder is This channelSearching for a TV channel automatically SettingsSorting and clearing of TV channels manually How does Follow TV function? Sorting TV channels automatically Follow TVOn the TV set at programme position 01 with its own PositionChanging the time and date General information Operating instructionsNavigation in the main menu Playback ProblemPlaying cassettes Playing back Ntsc cassettesDisplaying tape position Normal once more Display / reset tape positionLater by pressing a button Bookmark at the appropriate place on the tapeImmediately to playback During slow motion there will be no soundWhat types of picture setting are available to me? Selecting picture setting Smart PictureIncrease in sharpness For animated filmsOptimizing tracking Removing picture interferenceOptimizing still picture Head Cleaning Cleaning video headsStarting and stopping of recording manually Manual recordingFor Been created Starting recording manually/stopping automaticallySelecting the recording speed Lining up manual recordingsStandard Play / Long Play / Auto Long Play How much playing time remains on the cassetteDirect Record Activate / deactivate direct recordingNot support the Easylink function. This That direct recordings are not possibleMaking a direct recording Switched offRecording automatically from a satellite receiver Programmed recordings Programming timer with Video Plus+Activate VPS/PDC Use Select to enter the required settingHow much remaining playing time is available Weekend Programming not Possible Problem solving Video Plus-ProgrammingButtons 0-9 and confirm with OK Recordings shown each week on the same day Programming timer without Video Plus+Even if they are rescheduled. In the entry field Signals on * or offCassette without erase protection ready for recording Problem solving Timer programmingNot record What is a memory location? Using NexTView LinkStore up to six timer programmings Delete / check / change programmed recordingsAdjusting the child lock Adjusting automatic switch-offControl somewhere out of the reach of children Other functionsReplaying cassette continuously TV System Changing the TV systemTV systems Process and show several transmission systemsAudio recording Adjusting the OSD informationWhich is the correct programme number? Dubbing Audio DubbingTape stops automatically Recording Functions screen appears Procedure againMake dubbing audible Channel.TIPManual mute Selecting the sound channelEnergy-saving mode Demonstration modeActivate / deactivate Smart Clock Adapting remote controlRemote Control Codes Using the TV remote control11Suppressing interference These signals are transmittedOptimizing the modulator Which modulator frequency should I enter?Modulator Switching the modulator on / off12Before you call an engineer ProblemEnglish English Play K Video recorder / displayEnglish
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