Philips VR 969/02 operating instructions HOW do I Programme a RECORDING?, What is

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6. HOW DO I PROGRAMME A RECORDING?

In this chapter you will learn how to programme the video recorder. It switches itself on automatically, records the TV programme you want, and then switches itself off again automatically.

What information is required by the video recorder?

For every programmed recording, you must give the video recorder the following information:

*the date on which the recording is to be made

*the programme number for the TV programme

*the start time of the recording

*the end time of the recording

*VPS/PDC on or off

If you use "Programming with ShowView", you need only enter the ShowView code. This code contains the complete information the recorder needs. The "ShowView guide numbers" are automatically allocated on this video recorder.

The video recorder stores all of the information it requires for recording in what is known as a TIMER block. It can store this information up to four weeks in advance.

Your video recorder can store up to 6 of these TIMER blocks.

Make sure that the times of the TIMER blocks do not overlap. The video recorder first must finish one TIMER block before starting the next block.

What is

"PDC"(Programme Delivery Control) and "VPS" (Video Programme System) ?

With VPS and PDC, the TV station controls when the video recorder is switched on and off. This means that the video recorder switches itself on and off at the right time even if a TV programme you have program- med begins earlier or finishes later than expected. You can see if a TV station is transmitting a VPS or PDC code if "VPS" or "PDC" appears in the display on the video recorder when the recorder is switched to "STOP".

If you wish to use VPS/PDC, the "VPS/PDC" indication must be switched on in the following paragraph. If you do not wish to use VPS/PDC, the "VPS/PDC" indication must be switched off.

Notes:

*With VPS/PDC, two subsequent TV broadcasts on the same programme position can only be program- med as two separate TIMER blocks.

*The first few seconds of a programme intended for recording will be missing if the switch-on command transmitted by the TV station is late.

*VPS/PDC only works as it should if television reception is good. If reception conditions are less than optimum (e.g. if you use a room aerial), VPS/PDC may not function as it should; this does not indicate that your video recorder is not function- ing properly.

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Contents Operating Manual VR 969/02 Safety instructionsContents Remote control BUTTONS, Controls and SocketsFront of the video recorder Buttons and display indicators on the front coverBack of the video recorder Buttons and connections behind the front cover Buttons and connections in the front coverInstallation HOW do I Install the Video Recorder ? Connecting the video recorderInserting the batteries into the remote control Connecting to the aerialConnecting to the TV set Connecting to the mains supplySome notes on operation If your TV set does not have a Scart Euro-AVConnecting to a decoder Connecting to a satellite receiverConnecting to hifi equipment Saving energyCursor buttons F/ Gleft / right ButtonCursor buttons H/ Iup / down Automatic channel search ATS Euro+ Storing TV ChannelsEasy Link function 8D 8W Selecttv Assigning TV channels automatically Follow TVAssigning TV channels manually Manual search Playing a Recorded Cassette VHS or VHS PlaybackFast forward wind and rewind Instant viewAdjusting the picture sharpness Still picture/super slow motionJOG/SHUTTLE functions Slow motionSurround-sound playback Correcting picture interference. The cleaning functionSelecting the audio track, audio-mix Intro-scan How do I know where I am currently on the tape? Index search Assembly editing HOW can I Record Directly ?Direct recording with TV sets without Easy Link function Erase protectionLongplay function HiFi stereo receptionWhat is HOW do I Programme a RECORDING?Programming with ShowView Programming with TXT pages Timer Programming Standard Timer How can I record from a satellite receiver? Few general notes on programmingHow can I clear or correct a Timer block ? How do I stop a Timer recording ?How can I check a Timer block ? Sorting TV programmes for Timer programming Editing Video Recordings Audio DubbingAudio dubbing Insert and insert-edit functionsPage Insert functions Switch the camcorder to still picture playback- pause Synchronous editing synchro-editVHS 20 PIN Synchro 5mm Insert-edit functions Methode 1 Insert VCRMethod 2 Insert CC Variant 1. The video recorder controls the camcorderProgramme edit functions Rearranging individual scenesDeleting individual scenes Preview of scenes in the editing sequenceRecording all scenes Totally deleting the editing sequencePersonal preferences Checking/setting time and date on video recorderAdditional Functions of Your Video Recorder Special settings for the video recorder and TV set TXT decoder Reading TXT with the video recorder How can I read TXT?Externally controlled Timer recording Interface RSRecording from another video source Audio only recordTV monitor function View modeSwitching between VCR 1 and VCR Playback via the aerial cable Numeric button TV make Switching the built-in modulator on and offRemote control of TV sets Safety instructions/notes PAL SecamPossible cause ProblemBefore YOU Call a Technician Accessories supplied Technical DATA, AccessoriesTechnical data Philips SYNCHRO-EDIT Cable NEW Edit