Philips VR670B/58 What is hidden behind the settings?, What is a special channel?, What is NICAM?

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What is hidden behind the settings?

'NO': Display/Entry of channels

'YES': Display/Entry of special channels

What is a special channel?

TV channels are transmitted in certain pre-defined frequency ranges. These ranges are divided into channels. A specific frequency/channel is assigned to each TV station. Certain frequency ranges are specified as special channels (hyperband channels).

7In line 'CHANNEL NUMBER', enter the channel of the desired TV station using the number buttons 0-9 .

aI don't know the channels for my TV stations

b In this case, press SqP in line 'CHANNEL NUMBER' to start the automatic channel search. A changing channel number will appear on the TV screen.

Continue the automatic search until you have found the desired TV channel.

What is NICAM?

NICAM is a digital sound transmission system. Using NICAM, you can transmit either 1 stereo channel or 2 separate mono channels. However, if you experience poor reception resulting in sound disruptions, you can turn off

NICAM.

In line 'NICAM', select 'OFF' using QSr or SqP .

How can I change the TV transmission system of the TV channel?

In line 'TV SYSTEM', select the corresponding TV system using QSr or SqP until the picture/sound disruptions are minimised.

8Save the TV channel with OK . 'STORED' will briefly appear on the TV screen.

9To search for other TV channels, begin again at step 3.

0 To end, press MENU .

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Contents Table of contents Remote control Front of the device Additional TV functionsDEC Symbols on your video recorder displayPage Dear Philips customer AIntroductionPhil Energy consumption 16W SpecificationsSupplied accessories Important notes regarding operation Special functions of your new video recorder Preparing the remote control for operation BConnecting the video recorderConnecting your video recorder to the TV set Connecting with a scart cableMy TV offers me a selection menu for the scart socket Connecting with a scart cableAV at AMy screen is empty Connecting without a scart cableSocket EXT.2 AV Connecting additional devicesAI do not see a test screen Programme number for video recorder operationInitial installation CInstalling your video recordingConnecting additional devices What is an on menu?Satellite receiver Decoder allocationDecoder ASound disruptions can occur on several TV channelsManual TV channel search How can I switch off the decoder?What is a special channel? What is hidden behind the settings?What is NICAM? AI dont know the channels for my TV stationsAutomatic TV channel search Using the satellite receiverSorting and clearing TV channels manually Monitor functionAThe main menu will appear on the screen Setting on menu languageDeleting TV channels ATime/date is displayed incorrectly despite manual setting Setting the time and dateNavigation in the screen menu DImportant notes for operationPlaying cassettes EPlaybackWhat does VHS mean? APicture/ sound quality is poorPlaying back Ntsc cassettes Automatic switch of special functionsDisplaying current tape position How can I set the counter to 00000?Still picture / slow motion Searching for a tape position with picture scanningAutomatic search for a tape position index search Instant ViewAThe cassette is ejected Automatic search for a blank space on the tapeOptimising tracking FEliminating picture interferenceOptimising still picture AI cannot reach optimal quality for the still pictureAutomatic switch Recording without automatic switchGManual recording General informationPreventing accidental erasing of cassettes Recording with automatic switch OTR OneLining up recordings assemble cut How can I clear the recording time just setted?Selecting the recording speed SP or LP Confirm with OK To end, press Menu Insert a cassette Switching off Record LinkWhat is VPS/PDC? HProgramming a recording TimerProgramming 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 Problem Problem solving for programmed recordingsACLK will flash in the video recorder display Press Turbo TimerProgramming a recording with Will flash Delete programmed recording Press Clear CLIOther functions How can I change back to Automatic SwitchChanging 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? Continuous playback Automatic switchAutomatic switch to Mono What goes on behind the settings?Selecting the sound channel Playing back an audio dubbingWhat is an modulator frequency? What is a modulator?JSuppressing interference Optimising the modulatorHow can I switch the modulator back on? Switching the modulator on / offHotline telephone numbers KBefore you call an engineerWith STANDBY/ON m BAttentionBefore you call an engineer