Philips VR 708A/07 Playback, Playing cassettes, Playing back Ntsc cassettes, Problem

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Playing cassettes

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 “v”

What does VHS mean?
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	PARDON?
only record and play standard VHS cassettes.	PARDON?

2Press the Playback button C to play the tape

8Picture / sound quality is poor

4 Please read the section “Removing picture interference” in this chapter.

4When 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.

PROBLEM

3Press the Stop button h on the remote control (or the Stop button h on the front of the video recorder), to stop playback

4Press the cassette eject button Jon the front of the video recorder to remove the tape

Automatic switch-off
Many functions (pause, still picture, search, ...) switch
themselves off automatically after a short time in order	TIP
to protect the cassette and to save energy	TIP

Playing back NTSC cassettes

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”

ENGLISH	19	PLAYING CASSETTES / PLAYING BACK	NTSC CASSETTE

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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 When using this video recorder Connecting the video recorderPreparing the remote control for operation Connecting to a TV set with a scart socketConfirm 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 This channel Using a satellite receiverCheck decoder allocation at a glance To which TV channel on the video recorder a decoder isSearching for a TV channel automatically SettingsSorting and clearing of TV channels manually Position Sorting TV channels automatically Follow TVHow does Follow TV function? On the TV set at programme position 01 with its ownChanging the time and date General information Operating instructionsNavigation in the main menu Playing back Ntsc cassettes ProblemPlayback Playing 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 soundFor animated films Selecting picture setting Smart PictureWhat types of picture setting are available to me? Increase in sharpnessOptimizing tracking Removing picture interferenceOptimizing still picture Head Cleaning Cleaning video headsStarting and stopping of recording manually Manual recordingFor Been created Starting recording manually/stopping automaticallyHow much playing time remains on the cassette Lining up manual recordingsSelecting the recording speed Standard Play / Long Play / Auto Long PlayThat direct recordings are not possible Activate / deactivate direct recordingDirect Record Not support the Easylink function. ThisMaking 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 Delete / check / change programmed recordings Using NexTView LinkWhat is a memory location? Store up to six timer programmingsOther functions Adjusting automatic switch-offAdjusting the child lock Control somewhere out of the reach of childrenReplaying cassette continuously Process and show several transmission systems Changing the TV systemTV System TV systemsAudio recording Adjusting the OSD informationWhich is the correct programme number? Dubbing Audio DubbingChannel.TIP Procedure againTape stops automatically Recording Functions screen appears Make dubbing audibleManual mute Selecting the sound channelEnergy-saving mode Demonstration modeActivate / deactivate Smart Clock Adapting remote controlRemote Control Codes Using the TV remote controlWhich modulator frequency should I enter? These signals are transmitted11Suppressing interference Optimizing the modulatorModulator Switching the modulator on / off12Before you call an engineer ProblemEnglish English Play K Video recorder / displayEnglish