Philips VR 260/07 operating instructions Making a direct recording, What is erase protection?

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Making a direct recording

1The “direct record” function must be activated in the on-screen menu (see previous page). No direct recordings can be made unless this function has been activated

What is Direct Record?

The “Direct Record” function means you can record in seconds when the video recorder is switched off.When the record button is pressed, the video recorder automatically recognises which TV channel has been selected on the TV set and starts to record the corresponding programme.

Requirements: 1. The TV set and video recorder are connected with a scart cable! 2. The TV set supports the “Easylink” function. 3. The “Direct Record” function has been activated in the on-screen menu. 4.

There is a cassette ready for recording in the machine! PARDON?

2Insert a cassette without erase protection

What is erase protection?
VHS cassettes can be protected from over-recording by
breaking off a thin strip of plastic (arrow). This erase
protection can be overridden by sticking one or more
strips of adhesive tape tightly over the gap which has	PARDON?
been created.	PARDON?

3Switch off the video recorder with the Standby button m

4On the TV set, select the channel for the programme you wish to record

5Press the Record button n on the video recorder. The video recorder recognises the TV channel on the TV set and automatically records the correct programme

6End the recording by pressing the Stop button h

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Contents Table of contents With VR 260/07Remote 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 ProblemCheck the cable connections Connecting additional devicesThere is no test image Setting TV channels, date and time for the first time Initial installationWhat is a channel, or a special channel? What is an on-screen menu?Searching for a TV channel manually Following the corresponding instructions on Screen.PARDON?Allocating decoder What is a decoder?Don’t know the channels for my TV stations Desired TV stationCheck decoder allocation at a glance Using a satellite receiverTo which TV channel on the video recorder a decoder is This channelSearching for TV channels automatically SettingsSorting and clearing of TV channels manually Additional 0.Therefore for 9 you must enter Changing the time and dateNavigation in the main menu Operating instructionsGeneral information Playing back Ntsc cassettes PlaybackPlaying cassettes What types of display are available to me? Selecting tape position display typeDisplay shows the playing time Remaining until the end Cassette 0000 hours / minutesButton G Reset / display tape positionLater by pressing a button Bookmark at the appropriate place on the tapeImmediately to playback Play compact VHS cassettes Still picture / slow motionOptimizing still picture Removing picture interferenceOptimizing tracking Manual recording Starting recording manually Stopping automatically Selecting the recording speed Lining up manual recordingsStandard Play / Long Play / Auto Long Play Duration of the programmed recording,Is practically no loss of quality during transfer. We Recording automatically from a satellite receiverActivate / deactivate direct recording Is switched offCannot select on or OFF That direct recordings are not possibleMaking a direct recording Programmed recordings Programming timer with Video Plus+Explains how to set the desired recording speed Signals on * or offActivate VPS/PDC Even if they are rescheduled. In the input fieldProblemsolution Problem solving Video Plus-ProgrammingWhat is a memory location? Programming timer without Video Plus+Store up to six timer programmings Friday or WEEK. for recordings which areProgramming Timer Without Video Plus English And/or v are flashing in the display of the video recorder Problem solving Timer programmingTurbo Timer-Recording Problem solving Turbo Timer programming It has been manually deleted Using the NexTView LinkDelete / check / change programmed recordings 10Other functions Adjusting automatic switch-offAdjusting the child lock Repeat Play Replaying cassette continuouslyTV systems Changing the TV systemProcess and show several transmission systems Select AutoWhat is an OSD? Adjusting the OSD informationOn-screen menu by following the corresponding Instructions on the screenEnergy-saving mode Factory setting of the video recorder is VCR Adapting remote controlRecorder. Each button has been allocated a specific Both video recorders is possible once moreRemote Control Codes Using the TV remote controlDisplay.PROBLEM These signals are transmitted11Suppressing interference Optimizing the modulatorSwitching off the modulator Switching the modulator on / offWith a scart cable, you can switch off the modulator When there is interference with the picture or sound12Before you call an engineer Possible Cause / SolutionEnglish English Video recorder / display English