Making a direct recording, Switched off | Philips VR766, VR707

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Making a direct recording

1The “direct record” function must be activated in the on-screen menu (see previous page). No direct recordings can be made unless this function has been activated

What is a “direct recording”?

The “Direct Record” function means you can record in seconds when the video recorder is switched off.When the record button is pressed, the video recorder automatically recognises which TV channel has been selected on the TV set and starts to record the corresponding programme.

Requirement: 1. The TV set and video recorder are connected with a scart cable! 2. The TV set supports the “Easylink” function. 3. The “Direct Record” function has been activated in the on-screen menu.

4. There is a cassette ready for recording in the machine! PARDON?

2Insert a cassette without erase protection

What is erase protection?
VHS cassettes can be protected from over-recording by
breaking off a thin strip of plastic (arrow). This erase
protection can be overridden by sticking one or more
strips of adhesive tape tightly over the gap which has	PARDON?
been created.	PARDON?

3Switch off the video recorder with the Standby button m

4On the TV set, select the channel for the programme you wish to record

5Press the Record button n on the video recorder. The video recorder recognises the TV channel on the TV set and automatically records the correct programme

Switch the video recorder off!
The “direct record” function only works if the Record
button n is pressed when the video recorder is	TIP
switched off.	TIP

6End the recording by pressing the Stop button h

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Philips VR766, VR707 operating instructions Making a direct recording, Switched off

Contents

Table of contents With VR 710/07 VR 765/07 VR 766/07 Remote control Important notes for operation Introduction Most important functions of your new video recorder Important information for customers in Great Britain Preparing the remote control for operation Connecting the video recorderConnecting to a TV set with a scart socket When using this video recorder Confirm with OK Connecting to a TV set without a scart socket AV2 EXT2 Connecting additional devicesAUX in L AUX in R AUX OUT L AUX OUT R There is no test image Your video recorder broadcasts on Setting TV channels, date and time for the first time Initial installationInitial setting of channel, date and time is completed TIP Searching for a TV channel manually What is a channel, or a special channel?Entering a special channel Allocating decoder Check decoder allocation at a glance Using a satellite receiverTo which TV channel on the video recorder a decoder is This channel Searching for a TV channel automatically Settings With the buttons =P- or P+ to Sorting and clearing of TV channels manually How does Follow TV function? Sorting TV channels automatically Follow TVOn the TV set at programme position 01 with its own Position Current month with the number buttons 0-9 or with P or Q Changing the time and dateLeave the on-screen menu with the Menu button General information Operating instructionsNavigation in the main menu Tape Manager TM ProblemAdding a cassette to the Tape Manager This Cassette is Empty Processing title of recording On the remote control, press the buttonFinish with the button Tape Manager Tape Manager Can see the message Searching for recording titleStarts playback Displaying contents of cassette Blank space on the tape and stops the tape Removing cassette from Tape ManagerNot be deleted Programme Copying Tape Manager memoryPerform steps 1 to 5 again Playing cassettes PlaybackPlaying back Ntsc cassettes Press the Playback button C to play the tape Displaying tape position Normal once more Display / reset tape position Later by pressing a button Bookmark at the appropriate place on the tape During slow motion there will be no sound Press I once to start automatic slow motion playbackImmediately to playback What types of picture setting are available to me? Selecting picture setting Smart PictureIncrease in sharpness For animated films Optimizing tracking Removing picture interferenceOptimizing still picture Head Cleaning Cleaning video heads Starting and stopping of recording manually Manual recordingFor Been created Starting recording manually/stopping automatically Selecting the recording speed Lining up manual recordingsStandard Play / Long Play / Auto Long Play How much playing time remains on the cassette Direct Record Activate / deactivate direct recordingNot support the Easylink function. This That direct recordings are not possible Making a direct recording Switched off Recording automatically from a satellite receiver Press the Timer button k Programming timer with Video Plus+Programmed recordings Confirm with OK Display will show k Use Select to enter the required settingActivate VPS/PDC How much remaining playing time is available Weekend Programming not Possible Problem solving Video Plus-ProgrammingButtons 0-9 and confirm with OK Recordings shown each week on the same day Programming timer without Video Plus+ Even if they are rescheduled. In the entry field Signals on * or off Cassette without erase protection ready for recording Problem solving Timer programmingNot record Display or off Turbo Timer-Recording Full Problem solving Turbo Timer programming What is a memory location? Using NexTView LinkStore up to six timer programmings Delete / check / change programmed recordings Adjusting the child lock Adjusting automatic switch-offControl somewhere out of the reach of children 11Other functions Replaying cassette continuously TV System Changing the TV systemTV systems Process and show several transmission systems Audio recording Adjusting the OSD information Use =P- or P+ to select the corresponding programme number Dubbing Audio DubbingWhich is the correct programme number? Tape stops automatically Recording Functions screen appears Procedure againMake dubbing audible Channel.TIP Manual mute Selecting the sound channel Energy-saving mode Demonstration mode Activate / deactivate Smart Clock Adapting remote control + S Increase / decrease TV volume Switch off TV + TV Using the TV remote control 12Suppressing interference These signals are transmittedOptimizing the modulator Which modulator frequency should I enter? Modulator Switching the modulator on / off 13Before you call an engineer Problem English English Eject J Video recorder / display VR 710/07 l VR 765/07 l VR 766/07