Activate VPS/PDC

 

VPS (Video Programming Service) and PDC signals

 

(Programme Delivery Control) are transmitted by TV

 

channels at the start and end of transmissions and

 

ensure that programmes will be completely recorded,

 

even if they are rescheduled. In the entry field,

FOR

“START” use SELECT to switch recognition of these

signals on (*) or off ( ).

EXPERTS

7Use P or Q to select the entry field “END.” and use =P- or ;P+ or the number buttons 0-9 to enter the finishtime of the desired recording

Selecting the recording speed

 

You have the option of two playback and recording speeds:

 

Standard Play (SP) offers the usual first-class picture quality,

 

and with Long Play (LP) you can for example (with

 

somewhat reduced picture quality) record about 360 minutes

 

on a 180-minute cassette. In Auto Long Play (AL), the video

 

recorder recognises how much remaining playing time is

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available and automatically selects SP or LP. In the entry field

“END” use SELECT to enter the required setting.

EXPERTS

8Check that the date, programme number, start and finish time are shown correctly on the screen. Confirm with OK. The screen will show “STORED”

9Insert 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.

0SWITCH OFF THE VIDEO RECORDER WITH THE STANDBY/ON BUTTON m ! IF YOU DONT DO THIS, THE SET WILL NOT RECORD.

The display will show “k”

YOU WILL FIND TIPS FOR SOLVING

PROBLEMS TO DO WITH TIMER

RECORDING ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE. PROBLEM

ENGLISH

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PROGRAMMING TIMER WITHOUT VIDEO PLUS

 

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Philips VR766, VR707 operating instructions Even if they are rescheduled. In the entry field, Signals on * or off