Philips VR870CC/L/P/07 Suppressing interference, Optimising the modulator, What is a modulator?

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In some reception locations it is possible that a TV channel will be sent on the same or similar
frequency as the video recorder.
Result: As soon as the video recorder is switched on, the reception quality for this or several
other TV channels will decreased.
The following steps will show you how to change the pre-set 'transmission' (modulator)
frequency on the video recorder.

What is a modulator?

This electronic component in the video recorder allows the device to transmit audio and video signals via the aerial cable. These signals can be received TV set just like TV channels.

What is an modulator frequency?

This frequency or channel indicates the frequency or channel on which the audio or video signal is transmitted.

1Switch on the TV set. Select the programme number used for video recorder playback (see TV operating instructions).

2Press STOP/EJECT to eject any cassette that might be in the device.

3Hold the STOP button on the remote control.

In addition press the STOP/EJECT button on the video recorder until the pre-set modulator frequency e.g. 'M583' (583MHz or UHF channel 35) appears in the display.

The video recorder will now transmit a test image on UHF channel 35/Frequency 583MHz.

4	Select line 'OPTIMIZE FREQUENCY' using P { or	P	. Enter
	the new modulator frequency with the number buttons	0-9 .

5Tune in the TV set to the new modulator frequency (channel 21 - 69) shown in the video recorder display.

6Confirm with OK .

'STORED' will appear briefly on the screen.

Optimising the modulator is now complete.

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Contents Table of contents VR 870CC/07 VR 870L/07 VR 870P/07 Remote control Additional TV functions Front of the deviceSymbols on your video recorder display Page Dear Philips customer IntroductionPhil Specifications Supplied accessoriesVoltage 220-240V/50Hz Energy consumption 16WImportant notes regarding operation Special functions of your new video recorder Model no Connecting the video recorder Preparing the remote control for operationConnecting your video recorder to the TV set Connecting with a scart cable and Easy LinkConnecting with a scart cable and Easy Link Connecting with a scart cable without Easy LinkConnecting without a scart cable What is Easy Link?My TV set has several scart sockets. Which one should I use? Connecting with a scart cable without Easy Link My TV offers me a selection menu for the scart socketConnecting without a scart cable My screen is emptyConnecting additional devices You can find more details in chapter Initial InstallationSocket EXT.2 AV Do not see a test screenSeeks out and stores all available TV channels Installing your video recordingInitial installation How do I allocate the decoder with Easy Link? How can I switch off the decoder?Decoder allocation What is a special channel? Confirm WithSelect the desired That you Want to use for the TV channel, e.g. P01Dont know the channels for my TV stations Using the satellite receiverWhat is NICAM? Cannot switch my TV set to programme number Sorting TV channels automaticallyFollow TV What does Easylink do?Deleting sorting Autoinstall Automatic TV channel searchMonitor function What does Easy Link do?Sorting and clearing TV channels manually Deleting TV channelsMain menu will appear on the screen Setting the time and dateTime/date is displayed incorrectly despite manual setting Call up the menu with Important notes for operationNavigation in the screen menu Playback Playing cassettesAutomatic switch-off of special functions Playing back Ntsc cassettesDisplaying current tape position How can I set the counter to 00000?Searching for a tape position with picture scanning Still picture / slow motionInstant View Automatic search for a tape position index searchStop the tape with Stop Press Reverse orSelecting picture settings It automatically switches to pauseAutomatic search for a blank space on the tape Press Index . Then press Stop . This will, for exampleEliminating picture interference Optimising trackingOptimising still picture Until Trac TRACkingGeneral information Recording without automatic switch-offManual recording Press RECORD/OTR Preventing accidental erasing of cassettesLining up recordings assemble cut Selecting the recording speed SP or LP Confirm with OK To end, press MenuSwitching off Record Link Or P and confirmWith OK Select function on withSearch symbol appears in the display a moving symbol Direct RecordHow does Direct Record work? Notv appears in the displaySwitching Direct Record on or off Programming a recording Timer What is VPS/PDC?Programming a recording with Video Plus+ What do I need to know about VPS/PDC?Field Using Change Data With Number Buttons Select switchRecorder is switched off with STANDBY/ON Recorder displayProblems and solutions for programmed recordings Then all Timer blocks are alreadyRecording Timer block, select it with P Or P End of the tape was reached during recording9on the remote control Programming a recording without Video Plus+Date, Prog Programme number, Start start time and END end timeProblem solving for programmed recordings ProblemPress Turbo Timer Programming a recording with TurboProblem Solution CassetteDelete programmed recording NexTView LinkPress Clear CL How can I change back to Automatic Switch-over? Other functionsChanging the video colour system Video colour systemsWill flash in the video recorder display Switching the on-screen display OSD off or onChild lock How can I switch on the clock display? Switch off the clock displayWhich settings can I choose? Switching the remote control command SelectHow can I change back to VCR1? Main menu will not disappear and no message appearsContinuous playback Automatic switch-off Using your video recorder remote control with your TV set My TV set will not switch offPress Select . This will show the current sound setting What goes on behind the settings?Automatic switch to Mono Selecting the sound channelWhat is a modulator? What is an modulator frequency?Suppressing interference Optimising the modulatorSwitching the modulator on / off How can I switch the modulator back on?Or in the display MOD Modulator offWith STANDBY/ON Before you call an engineerHotline telephone numbers Before you call an engineer English VR870CC/L/P/07 1145/010Page 3103 166 31411 VR870CC/L/P/07 Consumer Information CentrePhilips CE, The Philips Centre Philips Iberia, S.A