Philips VR 708A/07 operating instructions 12Before you call an engineer, Problem

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12Before you call an engineer

PROBLEM

Set no longer reacts when buttons are pressed

The set is still not reacting, the display shows e.g. “E000”

Cassette is jammed in video recorder

POSSIBLE CAUSE / SOLUTION

4The power supply has been interrupted / failed

4 A programmed recording is running. Interrupt with the Standby button m 4 Child lock is activated: Switch this function off

4Technical interference: Remove the mains plug from the socket and reinsert it

4 Remove the mains plug from the socket, hold down the Standby button m on the front of the video recorder and reinsert the mains plug. When

“--:--” or “E1” appears in the display you can release m.Warning:All data memories of the set (TV channel, time, timer) have been deleted.

4 Do not use force! Briefly remove the mains plug and then reinsert it

Remote control does not work

No playback from video recorder

Poor quality playback from video recorder

4 Aim the end of the remote control at the display of the video recorder

4 Remove the batteries from the remote control and wait a few seconds before replacing them

4 Batteries weak or flat: Change the batteries

4 No recording on the cassette

4 Select the TV programme number allocated to video operation

4 Check that the TV channel number allocated to video operation is correct 4 Cable connection loose/missing: Check the connections

4 Check the TV to make sure that the programme number allocated to video operation is correct

4 Cassette worn/faulty

4Tracking not correctly adjusted: Carry out the “Optimizing tracking” function

No recording possible

4TV channel not stored or wrongly selected

4 Cassette with erase protection inserted

Programmed recording not working

4 Storage position incorrectly/incompletely programmed

4Time/date not set correctly

4 Cassette with erase protection inserted

Picture and/or sound interference in TV reception

4 Optimize the modulator or switch it off (when using a scart cable) 4 Check the aerial cable connection

TV reception still not perfect

4The Department of Trade and Industry operates a specialist service to help TV licence holders improve reception of BBC and ITC programmes and to prevent interference. If your dealer cannot help, ask at a main Post Office for the booklet “How to improve Television and Radio Reception”.

 

TECHNICAL DATA

Dimensions in cm (W/H/D):

43,5/9,3/29,0

Power consumption

18 W

Energy consumption (Low Power Standby)

< 4W

Mains voltage:

198-264 V / 50 Hz

Number of video heads:

4

Number of audio heads:

1linear, 2 FM

Rewind / forward wind speed:

approx. 90 seconds (E180 cassette)

Recording/playback speed (E-240 cassette):

SP (Standard Play) 4 hours, LP (Long Play) 8 hours

 

 

PROBLEM SOLVING / TECHNICAL DATA

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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
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