Philips VR 708A/07 operating instructions Introduction, Important notes for operation

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1Introduction

Welcome to the family of owners of

Philips VHS video recorders.

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.).

	Your Philips Team hopes that
	you will enjoy using your new
	video recorder!
	This product complies with the requirements of Directive 73/23/EEC + 89/336/EEC + 93/68 EEC.

	Important notes for operation


	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.

	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.

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Contents Table of contents VR 708A/07 WithRemote control Introduction Important notes for operationMost important functions of your new video recorder Important information for customers in Great Britain Connecting the video recorder Preparing the remote control for operationConnecting to a TV set with a scart socket When using this video recorderConnecting to a TV set without a scart socket Confirm with OKAUX 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 Using a satellite receiver Check decoder allocation at a glanceTo which TV channel on the video recorder a decoder is This channelSettings Searching for a TV channel automaticallySorting and clearing of TV channels manually Sorting TV channels automatically Follow TV How does Follow TV function?On the TV set at programme position 01 with its own PositionChanging the time and date General information Operating instructionsNavigation in the main menu Problem PlaybackPlaying cassettes Playing back Ntsc cassettesDisplaying tape position Display / reset tape position Normal once moreBookmark at the appropriate place on the tape Later by pressing a buttonDuring slow motion there will be no sound Immediately to playbackSelecting picture setting Smart Picture What types of picture setting are available to me?Increase in sharpness For animated filmsOptimizing tracking Removing picture interferenceOptimizing still picture Cleaning video heads Head CleaningStarting and stopping of recording manually Manual recordingFor Starting recording manually/stopping automatically Been createdLining up manual recordings Selecting the recording speedStandard Play / Long Play / Auto Long Play How much playing time remains on the cassetteActivate / deactivate direct recording Direct RecordNot support the Easylink function. This That direct recordings are not possibleSwitched off Making a direct recordingRecording automatically from a satellite receiver Programming timer with Video Plus+ Programmed recordingsActivate 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 Programming timer without Video Plus+ Recordings shown each week on the same daySignals on * or off Even if they are rescheduled. In the entry fieldCassette without erase protection ready for recording Problem solving Timer programmingNot record Using NexTView Link What is a memory location?Store up to six timer programmings Delete / check / change programmed recordingsAdjusting automatic switch-off Adjusting the child lockControl somewhere out of the reach of children Other functionsReplaying cassette continuously Changing the TV system TV SystemTV systems Process and show several transmission systemsAdjusting the OSD information Audio recordingDubbing Audio Dubbing Which is the correct programme number?Procedure again Tape stops automatically Recording Functions screen appearsMake dubbing audible Channel.TIPSelecting the sound channel Manual muteDemonstration mode Energy-saving modeAdapting remote control Activate / deactivate Smart ClockUsing the TV remote control Remote Control CodesThese signals are transmitted 11Suppressing interferenceOptimizing the modulator Which modulator frequency should I enter?Switching the modulator on / off ModulatorProblem 12Before you call an engineerEnglish English Video recorder / display Play KEnglish