Philips VR620/58 IProgramming a recording Timer, Programming a recording with ShowView

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IProgramming a recording (TIMER)

General information

Use programming a recording (TIMER) 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

*VPS or PDC on or off

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 than was scheduled, the video recorder will then turn on and off and the correct time.

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

Usually the start time is the same as the VPS or PDC time. But if your TV guide gives a VPS or PDC time which is different from the programme's start time, e.g. '20.15 (VPS/PDC 20.14)', you must enter the VPS/PDC time '20.14' exact to the minute as the start time.

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 'ShowView')

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

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

2 Press TIMER k on the remote control.

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Contents Table of contents Remote control Behind the flap at the left corner on the front Additional TV functionsFront of the device Symbols on your video recorder display DECPage Dear Philips customer AIntroductionPhil Energy consumption 16W SpecificationsSupplied accessories Important notes regarding operation Special functions of your new video recorder Model no BConnecting the video recorder Preparing the remote control for operationConnecting your video recorder to the TV set Connecting with a scart cableConnecting with a scart cable My TV offers me a selection menu for the scart socketConnecting without a scart cable AMy screen is emptyConnecting additional devices Socket EXT.2 AVAI do not see a test screen Programme number for video recorder operationCInstalling your video recording Initial installationConnecting additional devices What is an on menu?ASound disruptions can occur on several TV channels Satellite receiverDecoder How can I switch off the decoder? BBC1Manual TV channel search What is hidden behind the settings?What is a special channel? AI dont know the channels for my TV stations Using the satellite receiverWhat is NICAM? AI cannot switch my TV set to programme number Sorting TV channels automatically Follow TVDeleting sorting Automatic TV channel search Monitor functionTeletext clock resets automatically Deleting TV channelsSetting on menu language AThe main menu will appear on the screenSetting the time and date ATime/date is displayed incorrectly despite manual settingDImportant notes for operation Navigation in the screen menuAdding a cassette to the Tape List ETape ListGeneral information Why must I note the cassette number? On the screen after Checking Cassette I see the messageHow many cassettes can I save in the Tape List? AI see the message Tape LIST- Memory Full on the screenDeleting symbols AI can see the message Tape LIST- Memory EmptyAI want to cancel the search Searching for a title in the Tape ListWhat do the displays on the screen mean? AI see the message Insert Cassette X on the screenCassette contents are not deleted Press Clear CLFPlayback Playing cassettesWhat does VHS mean? AI see TAPE- in the displayAutomatic switch 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 searchAutomatic search for a blank space on the tape AThe cassette is ejectedGEliminating picture interference Optimising trackingOptimising still picture AI cannot reach optimal quality for the still pictureRecording without automatic switch HManual recordingRecording with automatic switch OTR One Preventing accidental erasing of cassettesDisplaying tape position How can I clear the recording time just setted?Lining up recordings assemble cut Selecting the recording speed SP or LP Satellite receiver Record Link Switching off Record Link Automatic controlled recording from a AA search symbol appears in the display a moving symbol Direct RecordHow does Direct Record work? ANOTV appears in the displaySwitching Direct Record on or off IProgramming a recording Timer What is VPS/PDC?Programming a recording with ShowView What do I need to know about VPS/PDC?AThe following message appears on the screen Select Prog Switching on VPS/PDC in the Start input fieldSelecting onetime/daily/weekly recordings STANDBY/ON m Problems and solutions for programmedRecordings Programme numbers of the E1 and E2 scart socket Programming a recording without ShowViewEXT.1 AV E1 or EXT.2 AV E2 Insert a cassette with an intact security tab unprotected Problem solving for programmed recordings ProblemACLK will flash in the video recorder display Press Turbo TimerProgramming a recording with Will flash How to check, change or delete a programmed recording Timer Delete programmed recordingHow can I change back to Automatic Switch JOther functionsChanging the video colour system Video colour systemsWill flash in the video recorder display Switching the on 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? AThe main menu will not disappear and no message appearsContinuous playback Automatic switch Using your video recorder remote control with your TV set AMy TV set will not switch offWhat goes on behind the settings? Automatic switch to MonoSelecting the sound channel Playing back an audio dubbingWhat is a modulator? What is an modulator frequency?KSuppressing interference Optimising the modulatorSwitching the modulator on / off How can I switch the modulator back on?LBefore you call an engineer Hotline telephone numbersWith STANDBY/ON m BAttentionThere is picture or sound interference on TV reception