Philips VR570 Suppressing interference, Optimising the modulator, Frequency as the video recorder

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Suppressing interference

OPTIMIZE MODULATOR

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Optimising the modulator

In some reception locations it is possible that a TV channel will be sent on the same or similar
frequency as the video recorder.
Result: As soon as the video recorder is switched on, the reception quality for this or several
other TV channels will decreased.
The following steps will show you how to change the pre-set 'transmission' (modulator)
frequency on the video recorder.

What is a modulator?

This electronic component in the video recorder allows the device to transmit audio and video signals via the aerial cable. These signals can be received TV set just like TV channels.

What is an modulator frequency?

This frequency or channel indicates the frequency or channel on which the audio or video signal is transmitted.

1Switch on the TV set. Select the programme number used for video recorder playback (see TV operating instructions).

2Press STOP/EJECT to eject any cassette that might be in the device.

3Hold the STOP button on the remote control.

In addition press the STOP/EJECT button on the video recorder until the pre-set modulator frequency e.g. 'M583' (583MHz or UHF channel 35) appears in the display.

The video recorder will now transmit a test image on UHF channel 35/Frequency 583MHz.

4	Select line 'OPTIMIZE FREQUENCY' using P	or	P	. Enter
	the new modulator frequency with the number buttons		0-9 .

Can the modulator frequency be changed automatically?

Pressingstarts the automatic channel search. When the video recorder finds a 'free' channel (not used be a TV channel), the frequency of this channel will be shown in the display.

5Tune in the TV set to the new modulator frequency (channel 21 - 69) shown in the video recorder display.

6Confirm with OK .

'STORED' will appear briefly on the screen.

Optimising the modulator is now complete.

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Contents Table of contents Remote control Front of the device Additional TV functionsSymbols on your video recorder display Page Introduction PhilDear Philips customer 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 AVInstalling your video recording Initial installationSeeks out and stores all available TV channels 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 searchUsing the satellite receiver What is NICAM?Dont know the channels for my TV stations With a scart cable Cannot switch my TV set to programme numberSorting TV channels automatically Follow TVDeleting sorting Autoinstall Automatic TV channel searchMonitor function 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. P02Setting the time and date Time/date is displayed incorrectly despite manual settingMain menu will appear on the screen Important notes for operation Navigation in the screen menuCall up the menu with 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 is switched off with STANDBY/ON Data withRecorder display 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 TVSwitching the on-screen display OSD off or on Child lockWill flash in the video recorder display 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 MonoSuppressing interference Optimising the modulatorFrequency as the video recorder Modulator off Switching the modulator on / offHow can I switch the modulator back on? Or P Select OFF on the TV screen withBefore you call an engineer Hotline telephone numbersWith STANDBY/ON Before you call an engineer