Philips VR 260/07 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 260/07 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 recorderProblem Confirm with OKThere is no test image Connecting additional devicesCheck the cable connections Initial installation Setting TV channels, date and time for the first timeWhat is an on-screen menu? What is a channel, or a special channel?Searching for a TV channel manually Following the corresponding instructions on Screen.PARDON?What is a decoder? Allocating decoderDon’t know the channels for my TV stations Desired TV stationUsing a satellite receiver Check decoder allocation at a glanceTo which TV channel on the video recorder a decoder is This channelSettings Searching for TV channels automaticallySorting and clearing of TV channels manually Changing the time and date Additional 0.Therefore for 9 you must enterGeneral information Operating instructionsNavigation in the main menu Playing cassettes PlaybackPlaying back Ntsc cassettes Selecting tape position display type What types of display are available to me?Display shows the playing time Remaining until the end Cassette 0000 hours / minutesReset / display tape position Button GBookmark at the appropriate place on the tape Later by pressing a buttonStill picture / slow motion Immediately to playback Play compact VHS cassettesOptimizing tracking Removing picture interferenceOptimizing still picture Manual recording Starting recording manually Stopping automatically Lining up manual recordings Selecting the recording speedStandard Play / Long Play / Auto Long Play Duration of the programmed recording,Recording automatically from a satellite receiver Is practically no loss of quality during transfer. WeIs switched off Activate / deactivate direct recordingCannot select on or OFF That direct recordings are not possibleMaking a direct recording Programming timer with Video Plus+ Programmed recordingsSignals on * or off Explains how to set the desired recording speedActivate VPS/PDC Even if they are rescheduled. In the input fieldProblem solving Video Plus-Programming ProblemsolutionProgramming timer without Video Plus+ What is a memory location?Store up to six timer programmings Friday or WEEK. for recordings which areProgramming Timer Without Video Plus English Problem solving Timer programming And/or v are flashing in the display of the video recorderTurbo Timer-Recording Problem solving Turbo Timer programming Delete / check / change programmed recordings Using the NexTView LinkIt has been manually deleted Adjusting the child lock Adjusting automatic switch-off10Other functions Replaying cassette continuously Repeat PlayChanging the TV system TV systemsProcess and show several transmission systems Select AutoAdjusting the OSD information What is an OSD?On-screen menu by following the corresponding Instructions on the screenEnergy-saving mode Adapting remote control Factory setting of the video recorder is VCRRecorder. Each button has been allocated a specific Both video recorders is possible once moreUsing the TV remote control Remote Control CodesThese signals are transmitted Display.PROBLEM11Suppressing interference Optimizing the modulatorSwitching the modulator on / off Switching off the modulatorWith a scart cable, you can switch off the modulator When there is interference with the picture or soundPossible Cause / Solution 12Before you call an engineerEnglish English Video recorder / display English