Making a direct recording, Switched off | Philips VR 708A/07

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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 VR 708A/07 operating instructions Making a direct recording, Switched off

Contents

Table of contents With VR 708A/07 Remote control Important notes for operation Introduction Most important functions of your new video recorder Important information for customers in Great Britain When using this video recorder Connecting the video recorderPreparing the remote control for operation Connecting to a TV set with a scart socket Confirm with OK Connecting to a TV set without a scart socket AUX in L AUX in R AUX OUT L AUX OUT R Connecting additional devicesThere is no test image Your video recorder broadcasts on Setting TV channels, date and time for the first time Initial installationTIP Searching for a TV channel manually What is a channel, or a special channel?Entering a special channel Allocating decoder This channel Using a satellite receiverCheck decoder allocation at a glance To which TV channel on the video recorder a decoder is Searching for a TV channel automatically Settings Sorting and clearing of TV channels manually Position Sorting TV channels automatically Follow TVHow does Follow TV function? On the TV set at programme position 01 with its own Changing the time and date General information Operating instructionsNavigation in the main menu Playing back Ntsc cassettes ProblemPlayback Playing cassettes Displaying tape position Normal once more Display / reset tape position Later by pressing a button Bookmark at the appropriate place on the tape Immediately to playback During slow motion there will be no sound For animated films Selecting picture setting Smart PictureWhat types of picture setting are available to me? Increase in sharpness 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 How much playing time remains on the cassette Lining up manual recordingsSelecting the recording speed Standard Play / Long Play / Auto Long Play That direct recordings are not possible Activate / deactivate direct recordingDirect Record Not support the Easylink function. This Making a direct recording Switched off Recording automatically from a satellite receiver Programmed recordings Programming timer with Video Plus+ Activate VPS/PDC Use Select to enter the required settingHow 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 Delete / check / change programmed recordings Using NexTView LinkWhat is a memory location? Store up to six timer programmings Other functions Adjusting automatic switch-offAdjusting the child lock Control somewhere out of the reach of children Replaying cassette continuously Process and show several transmission systems Changing the TV systemTV System TV systems Audio recording Adjusting the OSD information Which is the correct programme number? Dubbing Audio Dubbing Channel.TIP Procedure againTape stops automatically Recording Functions screen appears Make dubbing audible Manual mute Selecting the sound channel Energy-saving mode Demonstration mode Activate / deactivate Smart Clock Adapting remote control Remote Control Codes Using the TV remote control Which modulator frequency should I enter? These signals are transmitted11Suppressing interference Optimizing the modulator Modulator Switching the modulator on / off 12Before you call an engineer Problem English English Play K Video recorder / display English