Philips VR670B/58, VR670W/58 specifications Before you call an engineer

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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'.

ENGLISH

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Contents Table of contents Remote control Front of the device Additional TV functionsDEC Symbols on your video recorder displayPage Phil AIntroductionDear Philips customer Supplied accessories SpecificationsEnergy consumption 16W 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 cableAV at Connecting with a scart cableMy TV offers me a selection menu for the scart socket 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 functionDeleting TV channels Setting on menu languageAThe main menu will appear on the screen 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?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 Problem Problem solving for programmed recordingsProgramming a recording with Press Turbo TimerACLK will flash in the video recorder display Will flash Delete programmed recording Press Clear CLIOther functions How can I change back to Automatic SwitchChanging 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? 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