Philips VR570, VR507 Programming a recording Timer, Programming a recording with Video Plus+

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Programming a recording (TIMER)

General information

Use programming a recording (TIMER) to automatically start and stop a recording at a later date. The video recorder will switch to the right programme number and begin recording at the correct time.

With this video recorder, you can pre-programme up to six recordings within a period of one month.

To make a programmed recording, your video recorder needs to know:

*the date you want to make the recording

*the programme number of the TV channel

*the start and stop time of the recording

This information is saved in a 'TIMER block'.

ENGLISH

What is 'VPS/PDC'?

'VPS' (Video Programming System)/ 'PDC'(Programme Delivery Control) are used to control the start and duration of TV channel recordings. If a TV programme starts earlier or ends later, the video recorder will then turn on and off and the correct time.

What do I need to know about 'VPS/PDC'?

You must enter the start time exactly to the minute.

If you want to programme a time that is different from the VPS or PDC time, you must switch off VPS or PDC.

Only one TV program of a TV channel can be controlled using 'VPS/PDC' at a time. If you want to record two or more TV programmes on a TV channel using 'VPS/PDC', you will need to programme these as two separate recordings.

Programming a recording (with 'VIDEO Plus+')

Thanks to this programming system, you no longer need to tediously enter the date, programme number, start and end time. All the information needed for programming is contained in the PlusCode-programming number. This 9-digit PlusCode number is found in every TV listings magazine.

1Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for the video recorder.

2Press TIMER on the remote control.

3Enter the entire PlusCode number. This number is up to 9 digits long and can be found next to the start time of the TV programme in your TV listings magazine.

e.g. 5-234-89 or 5.234 89

Enter 523489 for the PlusCode number.

If you make a mistake, you can clear your instructions with CLEAR (CL) .

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Contents Table of contents Remote control Front of the device Additional TV functionsSymbols on your video recorder display Page Phil IntroductionDear Philips customer Supplied accessories SpecificationsVoltage 220-240V/50Hz Energy consumption 16WImportant notes regarding operation Special functions of your new video recorder Important information for customers in Great Britain Preparing the remote control for operation Connecting the video recorderConnecting your video recorder to the TV set Connecting with a scart cableAV at Connecting with a scart cableBack of the video recorder and the other Scart socket on your TV set reserved for VideoMy screen is empty Connecting without a scart cableYou can find more details in chapter Initial Installation Connecting additional devicesSocket EXT.2 AV Do not see a test screenInitial installation Installing your video recordingSeeks out and stores all available TV channels Decoder allocation What is a special channel? Line Manual Search using Confirm WithManual TV channel search That you want to use for the TV channel, e.g. P01What is NICAM? Using the satellite receiverDont know the channels for my TV stations Sorting TV channels automatically Cannot switch my TV set to programme numberFollow TV With a scart cableDeleting sorting Automatic TV channel search AutoinstallMonitor function Want to assign to the programme number P01 Sorting and clearing TV channels manuallyWant to assign to this programme number, e.g. P02 Deleting TV channelsTime/date is displayed incorrectly despite manual setting Setting the time and dateMain menu will appear on the screen Navigation in the screen menu Important notes for operationCall up the menu with Playing cassettes PlaybackPlaying back Ntsc cassettes Automatic switch-off of special functionsDisplaying current tape position How can I set the counter to 00000?Still picture / slow motion Searching for a tape position with picture scanningAutomatic search for a tape position index search Instant ViewStop the tape with Stop Press Reverse orAutomatic search for a blank space on the tape It automatically switches to pausePress Index . Then press Stop . This will, for example Appear in the displayOptimising tracking Eliminating picture interferenceOptimising still picture Until Trac TRACkingAutomatic switch-off Recording without automatic switch-offManual recording General informationPreventing accidental erasing of cassettes Record Press Record on the remote controlLining up recordings assemble cut Record you will add 30 minutes toConfirm with OK To end, press Menu Selecting the recording speed SP or LPWith OK Switching off Record LinkOr P Select function on with Confirm with OK To end, press Menu Insert a cassetteDirect Record Search symbol appears in the display a moving symbolHow does Direct Record work? Notv appears in the displaySwitching Direct Record on or off What is VPS/PDC? Programming a recording TimerProgramming a recording with Video Plus+ What do I need to know about VPS/PDC?Data with Recorder is switched off with STANDBY/ONRecorder display Then all Timer blocks are already Problems and solutions for programmed recordingsRecording Timer block, select it with P Or P End of the tape was reached during recordingSwitching on VPS/PDC in the Start input field 9on the remote controlProgramming a recording without Video Plus+ Programme numbers of the E1 and E2 scart socketProblem Problem solving for programmed recordingsProgramming a recording with Turbo Press Turbo TimerCassette Problem SolutionDelete programmed recording Press Clear CLChanging the video colour system Other functionsSelect the TV With LeastChild lock Switching the on-screen display OSD off or onWill flash in the video recorder display Line OSD, select the desired setting with Switch off the clock displayWhich settings can I choose? How can I switch on the clock display?Continuous playback Automatic switch-off What goes on behind the settings? Press Select . This will show the current sound settingAutomatic switch to Mono Selecting the sound channelOptimising the modulator Suppressing interferenceFrequency as the video recorder How can I switch the modulator back on? Switching the modulator on / offOr P Select OFF on the TV screen with Modulator offHotline telephone numbers Before you call an engineerWith STANDBY/ON Before you call an engineer