Philips VR 617/07 Connecting the video recorder, Preparing the remote control for operation

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2Connecting the video recorder

Preparing the remote control for operation

1Take the remote control of the video recorder and the enclosed batteries (2 batteries)

2Open the battery compartment, insert the batteries as shown and then close the battery compartment.The remote control is now ready to use

Aerial cable

Mains cable

Scart cable

Connecting to a TV set with a scart socket

1Have the following cables ready: An aerial cable (enclosed), a mains cable (enclosed) and a scart cable

What is a scart cable?

The scart or Euro-AV cable serves as the universal recording and playback connector for picture-, sound- and control signals.With this type of connection, there is practically no loss of quality during the signal transfer. We recommend that you use a scart cable (available

from specialist stores) when using this video recorder. PARDON?

2Switch off your TV set

3Remove the aerial cable plug from the back of

your TV set and insert it into the aerial socket 2 on the back of the video recorder

4Take the enclosed aerial cable and connect

the appropriate end to the aerial socket of your TV set and to the TV socket 3 on the back of the video recorder

ENGLISH	7	REMOTE CONTROL / CONNECTION WITH A SCART SOCKET

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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 socketAudio OUT Connecting additional devicesThere is no test image Setting TV channels, date and time for the first time Initial installationInitial setting of channel, date and time is completed Use =P- or P+ to select the option Searching for TV channels manuallyManual Search 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 ChannelLeave the on-screen menu with the Menu button Changing the time and dateAdditional 0.Therefore for 9 you must enter 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 tracking Removing picture interferenceOptimizing still picture 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 PlayWith OK Use =P- or P+ to select the option When using this video recorderSAT Recording 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+Display will show k Use Select to enter the required settingMuch remaining playing time is available 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 LinkAdjusting the child lock Adjusting automatic switch-off10Other functions 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