Philips VR220/07 Programming a recording Timer, Programming a recording with Video Plus+

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Programming a recording (TIMER)

General information

Use programmed recording to automatically start and stop a recording at a later date. The video recorder will switch to the right programme number and begin recording at the correct time. With this video recorder, you can pre-programme up to six recordings within a period of one month.

To make a programmed recording, your video recorder needs to know:

*the date you want to make the recording

*the programme number of the TV channel

*the start and stop time of the recording

This information is saved in a 'TIMER block'.

What is 'VPS/PDC'?

'VPS' (Video Programming System)/ 'PDC'(Programme Delivery Control) are used to control the start and duration of TV channel recordings. If a TV programme starts earlier or ends later, the video recorder will then turn on and off and the correct time.

What do I need to know about 'VPS/PDC'?

You must enter the start time exactly to the minute.

If you want to programme a time that is different from the VPS or PDC time, you must switch off VPS or PDC.

Only one TV program of a TV channel can be controlled using 'VPS/PDC' at a time. If you want to record two or more TV programmes on a TV channel using 'VPS/PDC', you will need to programme these as two separate recordings.

Programming a recording (with 'VIDEO Plus+')

Thanks to this programming system, you no longer need to tediously enter the date, programme number, start and end time. All the information needed for programming is contained in the PlusCode-programming number. This 9-digit PlusCode number is found in every TV listings magazine.

1Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for the video recorder.

2Press TIMER on the remote control.

3Enter the entire PlusCode number. This number is up to 9 digits long and can be found next to the start time of the TV programme in your TV listings magazine.

e.g. 5-234-89 or 5.234 89

Enter 523489 for the PlusCode number.

If you make a mistake, you can clear your instructions with CLEAR (CL) .

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Contents Table of contents VR 220/07 Remote control Additional TV functions Front of the deviceSymbols on your video recorder display Dear Philips customer IntroductionPhil Voltage 220-240V/50Hz SpecificationsSupplied accessories Energy consumption 12,5WImportant notes regarding operation Special functions of your new video recorder Model no Important information for customers in Great Britain Connecting your video recorder to the TV set Connecting the video recorderPreparing the remote control for operation Connecting with a scart cableConnecting with a scart cable My TV offers me a selection menu for the scart socketConnecting without a scart cable My screen is emptySocket EXT.2 AV Connecting additional devicesYou can find more details in chapter Initial Installation Do not see a test screenInstalling your video recording Initial installationDecoder allocation Manual TV channel search Line Manual Search usingWhat is a special channel? WithDont know the channels for my TV stations Using the satellite receiverSorting TV channels automatically Follow TV Cannot switch my TV set to programme number Deleting sortingAutoinstall Automatic TV channel searchWant to assign to the programme number P01 Monitor functionSorting and clearing TV channels manually Main menu will appear on the screen Want to assign to this programme number, e.g. P02Deleting TV channels Setting the time and date Time/date is displayed incorrectly despite manual settingCall up the menu with Important notes for operationNavigation in the screen menu Playback Playing cassettesDisplaying current tape position Automatic switch-off of special functionsPlaying back Ntsc cassettes How can I set the counter to 00000?Searching for a tape position with picture scanning Still pictureStop the tape with Stop Instant ViewAutomatic search for a tape position index search Press Reverse orAppear in the display It automatically switches to pauseAutomatic search for a blank space on the tape Cassette is ejectedOptimising still picture Eliminating picture interferenceOptimising tracking Until Trac TRACkingGeneral information Recording without automatic switch-offManual recording Press RECORD/OTR Preventing accidental erasing of cassettesLining up recordings assemble cut SP/LP Selecting the recording speed SP or LPConfirm with OK To end, press Menu Automatic controlled recording from a Satellite receiver Record LinkHow does Direct Record work? Search symbol appears in the display a moving symbolDirect Record Notv appears in the displaySwitching Direct Record on or off Programming a recording with Video Plus+ Programming a recording TimerWhat is VPS/PDC? What do I need to know about VPS/PDC?Recorder is switched off with STANDBY/ON Recorder displayRecording Timer block, select it with P Or P Problems and solutions for programmed recordingsThen all Timer blocks are already End of the tape was reached during recordingProgramming a recording without Video Plus+ 9on the remote controlSwitching on VPS/PDC in the Start input field Programme numbers of the E1 and E2 scart socketProblem solving for programmed recordings ProblemPress Turbo Timer Programming a recording withProblem Solution CassettePress Clear CL Delete programmed recordingChanging the video colour system How can I change back to Automatic Switch-over?Other functions Video colour systemsPress Child Lock Again for five seconds, with the video recorder switchedChild lock Will flash in the video recorder displaySwitching the on-screen display OSD off or on Which settings can I choose?Switch off the clock display How can I switch on the clock display?Continuous playback Automatic switch-off Suppressing interference What is a modulator?What is an modulator frequency? Optimising the modulatorConfirm with How can I switch the modulator back on?Modulator off With STANDBY/ON Before you call an engineerHotline telephone numbers Before you call an engineer