Philips VR 617/07 operating instructions 12Before you call an engineer, Problem

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12Before you call an engineer

PROBLEM

Set no longer reacts when buttons are pressed

The set is still not reacting, the display will show e.g. “E000”

Cassette is jammed in video recorder

Remote control does not work

No playback from video recorder

Poor quality playback from video recorder

No recording possible

Programmed recording not working

Picture and/or sound interference in TV reception

POSSIBLE CAUSE / SOLUTION

4The power supply has been interrupted / failed

4 A programmed recording is running. Interrupt with the Standby button m 4 Child lock is activated: Switch this function off

4Technical interference: Remove the mains plug from the socket and reinsert it

4 Remove the mains plug from the socket, hold down the Standby button m on the front of the video recorder and reinsert the mains plug.When “--:--” or “E1” appears in the

display you can release m. Warning: All data memories of the set (TV channel, time, timer) have been deleted.

4 Do not use force! Briefly remove the mains plug and then reinsert it

4 Aim the end of the remote control at the display of the video recorder

4 Remove the batteries from the remote control and wait a few seconds before replacing them

4 Batteries weak or flat: Change the batteries

4 No recording on the cassette

4 Select the TV programme number allocated to video operation

4 Check that the TV channel number allocated to video operation is correct 4 Cable connection loose/missing: Check the connections

4 Check the TV to make sure that the programme number allocated to video operation is correct

4 Cassette worn/faulty

4Tracking not correctly adjusted: Carry out the “Optimizing tracking” function

4TV channel not stored or wrongly selected

4 Cassette with erase protection inserted

4 Storage position incorrectly/incompletely programmed

4Time/date not set correctly

4 Cassette with erase protection inserted

4 Optimize the modulator or switch it off (when using a scart cable) 4 Check the aerial cable connection

TV reception still not perfect

4The Department of Trade and Industry operates a specialist service to help TV licence holders improve reception of BBC and ITC programmes and to prevent interference. If your dealer cannot help, ask at a main Post Office for the booklet “How to improve Television and Radio Reception”.

 

TECHNICAL DATA

Dimensions in cm (W/H/D):

38,0/9,3/26,0

Energy consumption

16W

Energy consumption (Low Power Standby)

< 4W

Mains voltage:

198-264 V / 50 Hz

Number of video heads:

4

Number of audio heads:

1 linear, 2 FM

Rewind / forward wind speed:

approx. 100 seconds (E180 cassette)

Recording / playback speed (E240 cassette):

SP (Standard Play) 4 Std., LP (Long Play) 8 Std.

 

 

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PROBLEM SOLVING / TECHNICAL DATA

 

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Contents Table of contents With VR 617/07Select entry field Remote controlTIP Change between TV reception and videoImportant notes for operation IntroductionMost important functions of your new video recorder Important information for customers in Great Britain What is a scart cable? Connecting the video recorderPreparing the remote control for operation Connecting to a TV set with a scart socketSoon as the transfer is complete, the current ProblemRecorder.PROBLEM My TV set has more than one scart socketThere is no test image Connecting additional devicesAudio OUT Initial setting of channel, date and time is completed Initial installationSetting TV channels, date and time for the first time Manual Search Searching for TV channels manuallyUse =P- or P+ to select the option Press the Menu button Allocating decoderThis channel Using a satellite receiverCheck decoder allocation at a glance To which TV channel on the video recorder a decoder isBBC2, ITC, CH 4, CH 5, others SettingsFinish with the Menu button Sequence of TV channelsALLOC. and confirm TV ChannelAdditional 0.Therefore for 9 you must enter Changing the time and dateLeave the on-screen menu with the Menu button TV Channel ALLOC. Record Speed Auto Standby Operating instructionsGeneral information Navigation in the main menuPress the Playback button C to play the tape PlaybackPlaying cassettes Playing back Ntsc cassettesWith OK Use =P- or P+ to select the option Counter Special SettingsSelecting tape position display type ConfirmWill increase Display / reset tape positionLater by pressing a button Bookmark at the appropriate place on the tapeImmediately to playback During slow motion there will be no soundPlay compact VHS cassettes Selecting picture setting Smart PictureWhat types of picture setting are available to me? Increase in sharpness For animated filmsOptimizing still picture Removing picture interferenceOptimizing tracking End the recording by pressing the Stop button h Manual recordingStarting and stopping of recording manually ForFor these sources Starting recording manually Stopping automaticallyDuration of the programmed recording, Lining up manual recordingsSelecting the recording speed Standard Play / Long Play / Auto Long PlaySAT Recording When using this video recorderWith OK Use =P- or P+ to select the option Video Plus screen will appear Programming timer with Video Plus+Press the Timer button k Programmed recordingsActivate VPS/PDC Signals on * or offSelect to enter the required setting Confirm with OK The screen will briefly show StoredSolution Problem solving Video Plus-ProgrammingPress the Timer button k twice Timer screen will appear Programming timer without Video Plus+Much remaining playing time is available Use Select to enter the required settingDisplay will show k Problemsolution Problem solving Timer programmingPress the Turbo Timer button on the remote control Turbo Timer-RecordingProblem solving Turbo Timer programming It has been manually deleted Using the NexTView Link10Other functions Adjusting automatic switch-offAdjusting the child lock Repeat Play Replaying cassette continuouslyAgain and select Auto Changing the TV systemTV systems Process and show several transmission systemsSelecting the sound channel Adjusting the OSD informationMono sound track as well as the left Energy-saving modeClock Display Mono sound track can be heardBoth video recorders is possible once more Adapting remote controlFactory setting of the video recorder is Recorder. Each button has been allocated a specificRemote Control Codes Using the TV remote controlWhich modulator frequency should I enter? Signals are transmitted11Suppressing interference Optimizing the modulatorPicture or sound see below Switching the modulator on / offModulator when there is interference with Modulator12Before you call an engineer ProblemEnglish English English Video recorder / display English
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