Philips VR620/58 specifications There is picture or sound interference on TV reception

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PROBLEM

Poor picture quality when you play a cassette:

No recording possible:

Programmed recording does not work:

The wrong TV channel was decoded (entered) after you programmed a recording using ShowView

There is picture or sound interference on TV reception:

SOLUTION

bYour TV set is not properly adjusted.

bThe cassette is badly worn or of poor quality: use new cassette.

bTracking is not properly adjusted: turn to chapter 'Eliminating picture interference' and read the section 'Optimising tracking'.

bPlease read chapter 'Eliminating picture interference'.

bYou haven't selected the correct video (colour) system for playback: Turn to chapter 'Additional functions' section 'Changing the video (colour) system'.

bThe TV channel you want to record is not stored or you selected the wrong programme number: check TV channels stored.

bA cassette was inserted that does not have the security tab (cannot be used to record): Insert a cassette with an intact security tab or change cassette. For more information, please see the section 'Preventing accidental erasing of cassettes' in chapter 'Manual Recording'.

b'VPS/PDC' switched on but 'VPS/PDCtime' wrong: 'enter 'VPS/PDCtime exactly to the minute. Have your aerial checked.

bYou have programmed the wrong time or date: check time and date.

bCheck time and date. If time and date are wrong despite manual setting, you can switch 'SMART CLOCK' off. Please read the section 'Setting the time and date' in the chapter 'Installing your video recorder'.

bYou have not set the TIMER properly: Check the programmed recordings (TIMER block).

bYou have put in a cassette that cannot be recorded on: undo the erase protection on the cassette.

b1. Enter the ShowView programming number of the desired TV channel.

2.Confirm with OK .

3.Check the programme number/channel name in the 'PROG.' input field

4.If this does not correspond to the desired TV channel, select the input field and change the programme number/channel name.

5.Confirm with TIMER k .

bTurn to chapter 'Suppressing interference' and read 'Optimising the modulator' and 'Switching on/off the modulator'.

bHave your aerial checked.

bYou will find information on how to switch the TV system in chapter 'Installing your video recorder' section 'Manual TV channel search'.

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Contents Table of contents Remote control Front of the device Additional TV functionsBehind the flap at the left corner on the front Symbols on your video recorder display DECPage Phil AIntroductionDear Philips customer Supplied accessories SpecificationsEnergy consumption 16W 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?Decoder Satellite receiverASound disruptions can occur on several TV channels How can I switch off the decoder? BBC1What is a special channel? What is hidden behind the settings?Manual TV channel search What is NICAM? Using the satellite receiverAI dont know the channels for my TV stations 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 menuGeneral information ETape ListAdding a cassette to the Tape List 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 LPAutomatic controlled recording from a Switching off Record LinkSatellite receiver Record Link 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?Selecting onetime/daily/weekly recordings Switching on VPS/PDC in the Start input fieldAThe following message appears on the screen Select Prog Recordings Problems and solutions for programmedSTANDBY/ON m EXT.1 AV E1 or EXT.2 AV E2 Programming a recording without ShowViewProgramme numbers of the E1 and E2 scart socket Insert a cassette with an intact security tab unprotected Problem solving for programmed recordings ProblemProgramming a recording with Press Turbo TimerACLK will flash in the video recorder display 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 systemsChild lock Switching the on display OSD off or onWill flash in the video recorder display Which settings can I choose? Switch off the clock displayHow can I switch on the clock display? 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