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Philips VR220/07 Suppressing interference, Optimising the modulator, What is a modulator?

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Suppressing interference

OPTIMIZE MODULATOR

OPTIMIZE FREQUENCY 583 p

MODULATORON

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Optimising the modulator

In some reception locations it is possible that a TV channel will be sent on the same or similar frequency as the video recorder.

Result: As soon as the video recorder is switched on, the reception quality for this or several other TV channels will decreased.

The following steps will show you how to change the pre-set 'transmission' (modulator) frequency on the video recorder.

What is a modulator?

This electronic component in the video recorder allows the device to transmit audio and video signals via the aerial cable. These signals can be received TV set just like TV channels.

What is an modulator frequency?

This frequency or channel indicates the frequency or channel on which the audio or video signal is transmitted.

1Switch on the TV set. Select the programme number used for video recorder playback (see TV operating instructions).

2Press STOP/EJECT to eject any cassette that might be in the device.

3	Press the STOP	button on	the remote control. Then press
	STOP/EJECT	until the	pre-set modulator frequency, e.g.
	'M583' appears in the display.

The video recorder will now transmit a test image on UHF channel 35/Frequency 583MHz.

4	Select line 'OPTIMIZE FREQUENCY' using P { or	P	. Enter
	the new modulator frequency with the number buttons	0-9 .

Can the modulator frequency be changed automatically?

Pressingstarts the automatic channel search. When the video recorder finds a 'free' channel (not used be a TV channel), the frequency of this channel will be shown in the display.

5Tune in the TV set to the new modulator frequency (channel 21 - 69) shown in the video recorder display.

6Confirm with OK .

'STORED' will appear briefly on the screen.

Optimising the modulator is now complete.

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Philips VR220/07 Suppressing interference, Optimising the modulator, What is a modulator?, What is an modulator frequency?

Contents

Table of contents VR 220/07 Remote control Additional TV functions Front of the deviceSymbols on your video recorder display Phil IntroductionDear Philips customer Specifications Supplied accessoriesVoltage 220-240V/50Hz Energy consumption 12,5WImportant notes regarding operation Special functions of your new video recorder Model no Important information for customers in Great Britain Connecting 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 My screen is emptyConnecting additional devices You can find more details in chapter Initial InstallationSocket EXT.2 AV Do not see a test screenInstalling your video recording Initial installationDecoder allocation Line Manual Search using What is a special channel?Manual TV channel search WithSorting TV channels automatically Follow TV Using the satellite receiverDont know the channels for my TV stations Cannot switch my TV set to programme number Deleting sortingAutoinstall Automatic TV channel searchSorting and clearing TV channels manually Monitor functionWant to assign to the programme number P01 Deleting TV channels Want to assign to this programme number, e.g. P02Main menu will appear on the screen Setting the time and date Time/date is displayed incorrectly despite manual settingNavigation in the screen menu Important notes for operationCall up the menu with Playback Playing cassettesAutomatic switch-off 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 pictureInstant View Automatic search for a tape position index searchStop the tape with Stop Press Reverse orIt automatically switches to pause Automatic search for a blank space on the tapeAppear in the display Cassette is ejectedEliminating picture interference Optimising trackingOptimising still picture Until Trac TRACkingManual recording Recording without automatic switch-offGeneral information Lining up recordings assemble cut Preventing accidental erasing of cassettesPress RECORD/OTR Confirm with OK To end, press Menu Selecting the recording speed SP or LPSP/LP Automatic controlled recording from a Satellite receiver Record LinkSearch symbol appears in the display a moving symbol Direct RecordHow does Direct Record work? Notv appears in the displaySwitching Direct Record on or off Programming a recording Timer What is VPS/PDC?Programming a recording with Video Plus+ What do I need to know about VPS/PDC?Recorder is switched off with STANDBY/ON Recorder displayProblems and solutions for programmed recordings Then all Timer blocks are alreadyRecording Timer block, select it with P Or P End of the tape was reached during recording9on the remote control Switching on VPS/PDC in the Start input fieldProgramming a recording without Video Plus+ Programme numbers of the E1 and E2 scart socketProblem solving for programmed recordings ProblemPress Turbo Timer Programming a recording withProblem Solution CassettePress Clear CL Delete programmed recordingHow can I change back to Automatic Switch-over? Other functionsChanging the video colour system Video colour systemsAgain for five seconds, with the video recorder switched Child lockPress Child Lock Will flash in the video recorder displaySwitching the on-screen display OSD off or on Which settings can I choose?Switch off the clock display How can I switch on the clock display?Continuous playback Automatic switch-off What is a modulator? What is an modulator frequency?Suppressing interference Optimising the modulatorModulator off How can I switch the modulator back on?Confirm with Hotline telephone numbers Before you call an engineerWith STANDBY/ON Before you call an engineer