Philips VR570, VR507 specifications How does Direct Record work?, Notv appears in the display

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'Direct Record'

Can you record the right TV channel in seconds when the video recorder is switched off? No problem. If recording is started manually, the switched-offvideo recorder uses the current TV channel setted on the TV set.

You will find more information on how to switch 'Direct record' on or off in the next section 'Direct record'.

How does Direct Record work?

The video recorder compares the TV channel selected on the TV set with its stored TV channels via the scart cable. If the same TV channel is found, it switches the video recorder to the corresponding programme number and starts recording.

Please do not change the TV channel on the TV set during the search so as not to affect the process.

1On the TV set, select the programme number you want make the recording from.

2 Press RECORD with the video recorder switched off.

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A 'search symbol' appears in the display (a moving symbol)

The video recorder is comparing its saved TV channels with those of the TV set. Please do not change the TV channel on the TV set as long as the 'search symbol' (a moving symbol) is being displayed.

'NOTV' appears in the display

This TV channel could not be found in the video recorder's memory. Check that all TV channels saved on the TV set are available in the video recorder. If required, save any missing channels. Please read the section 'Manual TV channel search'.

3 Stop recording with STOP .

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Contents Table of contents Remote control Front of the device Additional TV functionsSymbols on your video recorder display Page Dear Philips customer IntroductionPhil Energy consumption 16W SpecificationsSupplied accessories Voltage 220-240V/50HzImportant notes regarding operation Special functions of your new video recorder Important information for customers in Great Britain Connecting with a scart cable Connecting the video recorderPreparing the remote control for operation Connecting your video recorder to the TV setScart socket on your TV set reserved for Video Connecting with a scart cableAV at Back of the video recorder and the otherMy screen is empty Connecting without a scart cableDo not see a test screen Connecting additional devicesYou can find more details in chapter Initial Installation Socket EXT.2 AVSeeks out and stores all available TV channels Installing your video recordingInitial installation Decoder allocation That you want to use for the TV channel, e.g. P01 Line Manual Search using Confirm WithWhat is a special channel? Manual TV channel searchDont know the channels for my TV stations Using the satellite receiverWhat is NICAM? With a scart cable Cannot switch my TV set to programme numberSorting TV channels automatically Follow TVDeleting sorting Monitor function AutoinstallAutomatic TV channel search Deleting TV channels Sorting and clearing TV channels manuallyWant to assign to the programme number P01 Want to assign to this programme number, e.g. P02Main menu will appear on the screen Setting the time and dateTime/date is displayed incorrectly despite manual setting Call up the menu with Important notes for operationNavigation in the screen menu Playing cassettes PlaybackHow can I set the counter to 00000? Automatic switch-off of special functionsPlaying back Ntsc cassettes Displaying current tape positionStill picture / slow motion Searching for a tape position with picture scanningPress Reverse or Instant ViewAutomatic search for a tape position index search Stop the tape with StopAppear in the display It automatically switches to pauseAutomatic search for a blank space on the tape Press Index . Then press Stop . This will, for exampleUntil Trac TRACking Eliminating picture interferenceOptimising tracking Optimising still pictureGeneral information Recording without automatic switch-offAutomatic switch-off Manual recordingRecord you will add 30 minutes to Record Press Record on the remote controlPreventing accidental erasing of cassettes Lining up recordings assemble cutConfirm with OK To end, press Menu Selecting the recording speed SP or LPConfirm with OK To end, press Menu Insert a cassette Switching off Record LinkWith OK Or P Select function on withNotv appears in the display Search symbol appears in the display a moving symbolDirect Record How does Direct Record work?Switching Direct Record on or off What do I need to know about VPS/PDC? Programming a recording TimerWhat is VPS/PDC? Programming a recording with Video Plus+Recorder display Recorder is switched off with STANDBY/ONData with End of the tape was reached during recording Problems and solutions for programmed recordingsThen all Timer blocks are already Recording Timer block, select it with P Or PProgramme numbers of the E1 and E2 scart socket 9on the remote controlSwitching on VPS/PDC in the Start input field Programming a recording without Video Plus+Problem Problem solving for programmed recordingsProgramming a recording with Turbo Press Turbo TimerCassette Problem SolutionDelete programmed recording Press Clear CLWith Least Other functionsChanging the video colour system Select the TVWill flash in the video recorder display Switching the on-screen display OSD off or onChild lock How can I switch on the clock display? Switch off the clock displayLine OSD, select the desired setting with Which settings can I choose?Continuous playback Automatic switch-off Selecting the sound channel Press Select . This will show the current sound settingWhat goes on behind the settings? Automatic switch to MonoFrequency as the video recorder Suppressing interferenceOptimising the modulator Modulator off Switching the modulator on / offHow can I switch the modulator back on? Or P Select OFF on the TV screen withWith STANDBY/ON Before you call an engineerHotline telephone numbers Before you call an engineer