Philips VR270W/07 Other functions, Changing the video colour system, Video colour systems

Other functions

Changing the video (colour) system

If you play back recordings made on a different kind of tape, the automatic video (colour) system switch-over may lead to colour distortion.

You can manually switch off the video (colour) system for playback or switch off the colour.

Video (colour) systems

Other countries, other video (colour) systems:

In central Europe transmissions are broadcast in the PAL system (Phase Alternation Line) standard. France uses SECAM (Séquentiel à mémoire). In some countries (USA and Japan), TV viewers receive their programmes as an NTSC signal (National Television System Committee).

1During playback , press the MENU button on the remote control. 'CLK' will appear in the display.

2In the display, select 'SYST' (switching video/colour system) with P or P . Confirm with OK .

3Select the TV (colour) system with the least disruptions using

Por P .

If colour interference still occurs, you can switch to 'B/W' (black and white).

4Confirm with OK .

5To end, press MENU .

How can I change back to 'Automatic Switch-over'?

If you change the programme number, the video (colour) system for recording will switch itself back to 'AUTO' (automatic switch-over).

If you eject the cassette, the video (colour) system for playback will switch itself back to 'AUTO' (automatic switch-over).

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