Philips VR766, VR707 operating instructions Table of contents

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Table of contents

1 Introduction

2Connecting the video recorder

 

Initial

3 installation

4

Settings

 

Operating

5 instructions

6

Tape

Manager (TM)

7

Playback

 

Removing picture

8 interference

 

Manual

9 recording

 

Programmed

10 recordings

11 functionsOther

12 interferenceSuppressing

 

Before you

13 call an engineer

Important notes for operation

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The most important functions of your new video recorder

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Important information for customers in Great Britain

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Preparing the remote control for operation

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Connecting to a TV set with a scart socket

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Connecting to a TV set without a scart socket

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Connecting additional devices

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Setting TV channels, date and time for the first time

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Searching for a TV channel manually

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Allocating decoder

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Using a satellite receiver

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Searching for a TV channel automatically

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Sorting and clearing of TV channels manually

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Sorting TV channels automatically (Follow TV)

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Changing the time and date

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General information

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Navigation in the main menu

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Adding a cassette to the Tape Manager

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Processing title of recording

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Searching for recording title

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Displaying contents of cassette

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Searching for blank space on tape

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Removing cassette from Tape Manager

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Copying Tape Manager memory

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Playing cassettes

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Playing back NTSC cassettes

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Displaying tape position

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Display / reset tape position

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Searching for tape position with picture (picture search)

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Searching for tape position without picture (forward wind and rewind)

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Searching automatically for tape position (index search)

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Still picture / slow motion

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Skipping commercials

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Selecting picture setting

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Optimizing tracking

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Optimizing still picture

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Cleaning video heads

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Starting and stopping of recording manually

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Starting recording manually and stopping automatically

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Lining up manual recordings

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Selecting the recording speed

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Activate / deactivate direct recording

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Making a direct recording

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Recording automatically from a satellite receiver

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Programming timer with VIDEO Plus+

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Problem solving (VIDEO Plus-Programming)

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Programming timer without VIDEO Plus+

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Problem solving (Timer programming)

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“Turbo Timer”-Recording

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Problem solving (Turbo Timer programming)

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Delete / check / change programmed recordings

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Using NexTView Link

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Adjusting automatic switch-off

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Adjusting the child lock

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Replaying cassette continuously

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Changing the TV system

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Adjusting the OSD information

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Audio recording

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Audio dubbing

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Selecting the sound channel

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Manual mute

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Demonstration mode

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Energy-saving mode

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Adapting remote control

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Activate / Deactivate “Smart Clock”

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Using the TV remote control

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Optimizing the modulator

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Switching the modulator on / off

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Problem solving

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Technical data

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Contents Table of contents With VR 710/07 VR 765/07 VR 766/07Remote 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 Connecting to a TV set without a scart socketAV2 EXT2 Connecting additional devicesAUX in L AUX in R AUX OUT L AUX OUT R There is no test image Your video recorder broadcasts onSetting TV channels, date and time for the first time Initial installationInitial setting of channel, date and time is completed TIPSearching for a TV channel manually What is a channel, or a special channel?Entering a special channel Allocating decoder Check decoder allocation at a glance Using a satellite receiverTo which TV channel on the video recorder a decoder is This channelSearching for a TV channel automatically SettingsWith the buttons =P- or P+ to Sorting and clearing of TV channels manuallyHow does Follow TV function? Sorting TV channels automatically Follow TVOn the TV set at programme position 01 with its own PositionCurrent month with the number buttons 0-9 or with P or Q Changing the time and dateLeave the on-screen menu with the Menu button General information Operating instructionsNavigation in the main menu Tape Manager TM ProblemAdding a cassette to the Tape Manager This Cassette is EmptyProcessing title of recording On the remote control, press the buttonFinish with the button Tape Manager Tape ManagerCan see the message Searching for recording titleStarts playback Displaying contents of cassette Blank space on the tape and stops the tape Removing cassette from Tape ManagerNot be deleted Programme Copying Tape Manager memoryPerform steps 1 to 5 again Playing cassettes PlaybackPlaying back Ntsc cassettes Press the Playback button C to play the tapeDisplaying tape position Normal once more Display / reset tape positionLater by pressing a button Bookmark at the appropriate place on the tapeDuring slow motion there will be no sound Press I once to start automatic slow motion playbackImmediately to playback What types of picture setting are available to me? Selecting picture setting Smart PictureIncrease in sharpness For animated filmsOptimizing tracking Removing picture interferenceOptimizing still picture Head Cleaning Cleaning video headsStarting and stopping of recording manually Manual recordingFor Been created Starting recording manually/stopping automaticallySelecting the recording speed Lining up manual recordingsStandard Play / Long Play / Auto Long Play How much playing time remains on the cassetteDirect Record Activate / deactivate direct recordingNot support the Easylink function. This That direct recordings are not possibleMaking a direct recording Switched offRecording automatically from a satellite receiver Press the Timer button k Programming timer with Video Plus+Programmed recordings Confirm with OKDisplay will show k Use Select to enter the required settingActivate VPS/PDC How much remaining playing time is availableWeekend 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 Display or off Turbo Timer-RecordingFull Problem solving Turbo Timer programmingWhat is a memory location? Using NexTView LinkStore up to six timer programmings Delete / check / change programmed recordingsAdjusting the child lock Adjusting automatic switch-offControl somewhere out of the reach of children 11Other functionsReplaying cassette continuously TV System Changing the TV systemTV systems Process and show several transmission systemsAudio recording Adjusting the OSD informationUse =P- or P+ to select the corresponding programme number Dubbing Audio DubbingWhich is the correct programme number? Tape stops automatically Recording Functions screen appears Procedure againMake dubbing audible Channel.TIPManual mute Selecting the sound channelEnergy-saving mode Demonstration modeActivate / deactivate Smart Clock Adapting remote control+ S Increase / decrease TV volume Switch off TV + TV Using the TV remote control12Suppressing interference These signals are transmittedOptimizing the modulator Which modulator frequency should I enter?Modulator Switching the modulator on / off13Before you call an engineer ProblemEnglish English Eject J Video recorder / displayVR 710/07 l VR 765/07 l VR 766/07