Philips VR620/58 specifications Important notes regarding operation

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Important notes regarding operation

Danger: High voltage!

Do not remove the top cover as there is a risk of an electrical shock!

The video recorder does not contain any components that can be repaired by the customer. Please leave all maintenance work for qualified personnel.

As soon as the video recorder is connected to the power supply, there are some components that are in constant operation. To switch off the video recorder completely you must disconnect it from the power supply.

These operating instructions have been printed on non-polluting paper.

Deposit old batteries at the appropriate collection points.

Please make use of the facilities available in your country for disposing of the packaging of the video recorder in a way that helps to protect the environment.

This electronic device contains many materials that can be recycled. Please enquire about the possibilities for recycling your old device.

Make sure that air can circulate freely through the ventilation slots on the video recorder. Do not place the device on an unsteady base.

Make sure that no objects or liquids enter the video recorder. Do not place vases or the like on the video recorder. If liquid is spilt into it, immediately disconnect the video recorder from the power supply and call After-sales Service for advice.

Do not place any combustible objects on the device (candles, etc.).

Make sure that children do not place any foreign objects within the openings or ventilation slots.

4	Introduction

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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 LPSatellite receiver Record Link Switching off Record LinkAutomatic 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