Philips VR969/05 operating instructions Before YOU Call a Technician, Problem, Possible cause

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10. BEFORE YOU CALL A TECHNICIAN

Problem

The video recorder does not respond when a button is pressed

Possible cause

•No power supply.

•Programmed recording is in progress.

•Technical disturbance: disconnect from the mains for 30 seconds, then reconnect.

If this has no effect, you can:

1.Disconnect the mains plug from the video recorder.

2.Press and hold down the Äbutton on the video recorder while reconnecting the mains plug. Hold down the Äbutton until horizontal lines ( – – : – – ) appear in the video recorder display. All data memories are reset (cleared).

The remote control does not work	• Batteries are weak.
	• Interference from fluorescent lamps or bright sunlight.
No playback from the video recorder	• No recording on the cassette
	• Cassette has reached the end.
	• The programme position for the video recorder has been incorrec-
	tly selected or incorrectly set.
	• The connection cable between the TV set and the video recorder
	is interrupted.
	• "Modulator" not in "on" position.
Poor playback from the video recorder	• When using hired cassettes - during playback: switch on the
	function "Tracking"
	• Cassette is badly worn or of poor quality.
	• Bad adjustment of the TV set.
	• Video heads are dirty. During playback: switch on the
	function "Head cleaning". This will clean the video heads.
Recording not possible	• TV channel not stored or incorrectly selected.
	• A cassette with erase protection has been inserted.
Programmed recording does not work	• Time data programmed incorrectly.
	• Time/date are not properly set.
	• A cassette with erase protection has been inserted.
	• Cassette has reached the end.
	• PDC was switched on, but the "PDC time code" was incorrect.
	• Video recorder was not switched off – (dbutton on the
	remote contol).
Picture/sound distorsions during TV reception	• Read the note in chapter 8 "Additional functions" in the paragraph
	"Playback via the aerial cable" after point	%	, as well as the para-
	graph "Switching off the modulator".	%

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Contents Contents Safety instructionsOperating Manual VR 969/05 Remote control BUTTONS, Controls and SocketsBack of the video recorder Buttons and display indicators on the front coverFront 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 recorderConnecting to the aerial Inserting the batteries into the remote controlConnecting to the TV set Connecting to the mains supply Some notes on operationConnecting to hifi equipment Connecting to a decoderConnecting to a satellite receiver Saving energyCursor buttons H/ Iup / down ButtonCursor buttons F/ Gleft / right Easy Link function Storing TV ChannelsAutostore Automatic channel search 8D 8W Selecttv Assigning TV channels automatically Follow TVAssigning TV channels manually Manual search Fast forward wind and rewind Playing a Recorded CassetteVHS or VHS Playback Instant viewSlow motion Adjusting the picture sharpnessStill picture/super slow motion JOG/SHUTTLE functionsSelecting the audio track, audio-mix Correcting picture interference. The cleaning functionSurround-sound playback Index search How do I know where I am currently on the tape?Intro-scan Assembly editing HOW can I Record Directly ?Longplay function Direct recording with TV sets without Easy Link functionErase protection HiFi stereo receptionWhat is PDC Programme Delivery Control? HOW do I Programme a RECORDING?Programming using Video Plus+ Programming with TXT pages Timer Programming Standard Timer How can I record from a satellite receiver? Few general notes on programmingHow can I check a Timer block ? How do I stop a Timer recording ?How can I clear or correct a Timer block ? Sorting TV programmes for Timer programming Audio dubbing Editing Video RecordingsAudio 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 scenesRecording all scenes Deleting individual scenesPreview of scenes in the editing sequence Totally deleting the editing sequenceAdditional Functions of Your Video Recorder Checking/setting time and date on video recorderPersonal preferences Special settings for the video recorder and TV set TXT decoder Reading TXT with the video recorder How to select the display language on the video recorderHow can I read TXT? Externally controlled Timer recording Interface RSRecording from another video/audio source Recording audio onlySwitching between VCR 1 and VCR View modeTV monitor function Playback via the aerial cable Remote control of TV sets Switching the built-in modulator on and offNumeric button TV make Safety instructions/notes PAL SecamBefore YOU Call a Technician ProblemPossible cause Technical data Technical DATA, AccessoriesAccessories supplied Philips SYNCHRO-EDIT Cable NEW Edit