Philips DVR User Manual

Table of contents

AIntroduction 2....................................

Dear Philips customer, 2....................................................................................

Specifications 3.....................................................................................................

Supplied accessories 3........................................................................................

Important notes regarding operation 4..........................................................

Special functions of your new video recorder 5..........................................

Important information for customers in Great Britain 6...........................

BConnecting the video recorder 7.....

Preparing the remote control for operation 7.............................................

Connecting your video recorder to the TV set 7........................................

Connecting with a scart cable 8.......................................................................

Connecting without a scart cable 9.................................................................

Connecting additional devices 10.....................................................................

CInstalling your video recording 11...

Initial installation 11.............................................................................................

Decoder allocation 12........................................................................................

Manual TV channel search 13............................................................................

Using the satellite receiver 14...........................................................................

Automatic TV channel search (Autoinstall) 15.............................................

Monitor function 16............................................................................................

Sorting and clearing TV channels manually 16...............................................

Setting the time and date 18..............................................................................

Recording without automatic switch-off 26...................................................

Recording with automatic switch-off (OTR One-Touch-Recording) 27.

Preventing accidental erasing of cassettes 27................................................

Lining up recordings (assemble cut) 27...........................................................

Selecting the recording speed (SP or LP) 28.................................................

Automatic controlled recording from a satellite receiver (RECORD

LINK) 29................................................................................................................

HProgramming a recording

(TIMER) 30..............................................

General information 30......................................................................................

Programming a recording (with 'VIDEO Plus+') 30.....................................

Problems and solutions for programmed recordings 32............................

Programming a recording (without VIDEO Plus+) 32.................................

Problem solving for programmed recordings 34..........................................

Programming a recording with 'TURBO TIMER' 35....................................

Problems and solutions for programmed recordings 36............................

How to check, change or delete a programmed recording (TIMER) 37.

IOther functions 38............................

Changing the video (colour) system 38..........................................................

Child lock 39.........................................................................................................

Switching the on-screen display (OSD) off or on 40...................................

Switch off the clock display 41..........................................................................

Continuous playback 42.....................................................................................

Automatic switch-off 43.....................................................................................

Selecting the sound channel 43.........................................................................

DImportant notes for operation 19....

Navigation in the screen menu 19...................................................................

EPlayback 20........................................

Playing cassettes 20..............................................................................................

Playing back NTSC cassettes 21.......................................................................

Displaying current tape position 21.................................................................

Searching for a tape position with picture (scanning) 22............................

Still picture / slow motion 22............................................................................

Searching for tape position without picture (forward wind and

rewind) 23.............................................................................................................

Instant View 23.....................................................................................................

Automatic search for a tape position (index search) 23.............................

Automatic search for a blank space on the tape 24.....................................

FEliminating picture interference 25.

Optimising tracking 25........................................................................................

Optimising still picture 25..................................................................................

GManual recording 26..........................

General information 26......................................................................................

JSuppressing interference 44.............

Optimising the modulator 44............................................................................

Switching the modulator on / off 45................................................................

KBefore you call an engineer 46.........

HOTLINE telephone numbers 46....................................................................

Table of contents

VCR

VR 670B/07 VR 670W/07

The remote control

MONITOR TV monitor: To switch between TV reception and VCR playback

CHILD LOCK Child lock: To switch child lock on/off

SELECT Select: Selecting functions

STANDBY/ON m Switch on or off: To switch set on or off, interrupt menu function,

interrupt a programmed recording (TIMER)

0-9 Number buttons:0-9

TV To call up additional TV functions: Additional TV functions for TV

sets with the same remote control code (RC5)

TURBO TIMER TurboTimer: To programme a recording with the function Turbo

Timer

TIMER k TIMER: To make a TIMER programming with VIDEO Plus+ or to alter

or clear a programmed TIMER

RECORD n Record: To record the TV channel selected at this moment

MENU Menu: To call up or end main menu

CLEAR (CL) Delete: To delete last entry/Clear programmed recording (TIMER)

P ;q Select: To select the next line or programme number

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P =r Select: To select the previous line or programme number

QSr Select: Cursor left

SqP Select: Cursor right

OK Store/Confirm: To store or confirm entry

INDEX E Index search: In combination with H / I : to search for previous

or next recording on the cassette

STILL R Still picture: To stop the tape and show a still picture

H Rewind: During STOP and STANDBY: rewind, during PLAYBACK:

reverse scanning

STOP h Pause/Stop: To stop the tape, except during TIMER-recording

PLAY G Playback: To play a cassette

I Forward wind: During STOP and STANDBY: forward wind, during

PLAYBACK: forward scanning

Additional TV functions

Hold down TV and select the corresponding function using the following buttons.

STANDBY/ON m Standby : To switch off the TV

MUTE y TV sound off: To switch the sound on or off

AV To switch the TV to Audio/Video in-socket

P ;q Select: To select a programme number

P =r Select: To select a programme number

QSr TV volume: TV volume down

SqP TV volume: TV volume up

Front of the device

STANDBY/ON m/I Switch on or off: To switch off or on, interrupt a function, interrupt a

programmed recording (TIMER)

RECORD n Record: To record the TV channel selected at this moment

PROGRAMME r Select: One line or programme number down

PROGRAMME q Select: One line or programme number up

STOP/EJECT ? Pause/Stop, eject cassette: To stop the tape and eject the cassette

H Rewind: During STOP and STANDBY: rewind, during PLAYBACK:

reverse scanning

G Playback: To play a cassette

I Forward wind: During STOP and STANDBY: forward wind, during

PLAYBACK: forward scanning

The symbols on your video recorder display

These symbols can light up on your video recorder display:

This is where the current operating mode is shown as a symbol.

LP When you have switched on the LP (Long Play) function or when you

play a tape that has been recorded in LP (Long Play).

When you have switched on the child lock.

When a satellite recording has been programmed.

DEC When a decoder has been allocated to the TV channel (currently

selected programme number on the video recorder) you have currently selected on the video recorder.

When you play a cassette that has been recorded with hifi sound, or when a hifi sound is transmitted.

When you are making a recording.

k When you have programmed a recording or when a programmed

recording is being made.

D When you are programming daily recordings.

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W When you are programming weekly recordings.

When you have put a cassette in the video recorder.

DATE When the date of the programmed recording is shown.

START When the start time of the programmed recording is shown.

PROG. When the programme number of the programmed recording is shown.

END When the end time of the programmed recording is shown.

VPS/PDC Video Programming System / Programme Delivery Control: when a VPS

or PDC code is being transmitted.

Display of programme number of the TV channel / tape position / channel name / function.

Tape position in seconds.

AIntroduction

Dear Philips customer,

Instruction manuals are usually very dry since they are technically-oriented and often poorly translated. I have been employed by Philips for this reason.

Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Phil. I will be guiding you through the instruction manual and try to be of help in operating your new device. At appropriate points along the way, I will be providing you with the following information:

Excuse me?

Here I will be explaining seemingly unimportant things.

I hope you have lots of fun with your new device.

Tip

Here I will be giving you instructions on functions that help make it easier to use your device.

Problem

Here I will help you to find the cause of problems and their solutions.

For experts

Here I will be giving you instructions on functions that are necessary for special applications.

Phil

P.S. If you have questions or if problems come up during operation, please see the helpful information in the chapter 'Before you call an engineer'. If this doesn't help you to resolve the problem, please call the customer support service for your country. The corresponding telephone numbers and e-mail addresses can be found on the last page of this instruction manual.

Introduction

Welcome to the large family of owners of PHILIPS VHS video recorders.

Thank you for buying a VR670B-670W/07 . Please take the time to read this operating manual before using your video recorder. It contains important information and notes regarding operation. The video recorder should not be turned on immediately after transportation from a cold to a hot area or vice versa, or in conditions of extreme humidity. Wait at least three hours after transporting the device. The video recorder needs this time in order to become acclimatised to its new environment (temperature, air humidity, etc.).

Your Philips team hopes that you will enjoy using your new video recorder.

This video recorder is used for the recording and playback of VHS video cassettes. Cassettes with the VHS-C label (VHS cassettes for camcorders) may only be used with a suitable adapter.

This product complies with the requirements of Directive 73/23/EEC +89/336/EEC +93/68 EEC.

Specifications

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Voltage: 220-240V/50Hz Energy consumption : 16W Energy consumption (Standby): less than 4W (clock display switched off) Rewind time: approx. 100 seconds (cassette E-180)

Dimensions in cm (B/H/T): 38.0/9.3/26.0 Number of video heads :4 Number of video heads (HIFI):2 Recording/playback time: 4 hours (SP) (cassette E-240) 8 hours (LP) (cassette E-240)

Supplied accessories

Operating instructions Remote control and batteries Antenna cable Power cable Quick install guide

Introduction

Important notes regarding operation

Danger: High voltage! Do not remove the top cover as there is a risk of an electrical shock!

The video recorder does not contain any components that can be repaired by the customer. Please leave all maintenance work for qualified personnel.

As soon as the video recorder is connected to the power supply, there are some components that are in constant operation. To switch off the video recorder completely you must disconnect it from the power supply.

These operating instructions have been printed on non-polluting paper.

Deposit old batteries at the appropriate collection points.

Please make use of the facilities available in your country for disposing of the packaging of the video recorder in a way that helps to protect the environment.

This electronic device contains many materials that can be recycled. Please enquire about the possibilities for recycling your old device.

Make sure that air can circulate freely through the ventilation slots on the video recorder. Do not place the device on an unsteady base.

Make sure that no objects or liquids enter the video recorder. Do not place vases or the like on the video recorder. If liquid is spilt into it, immediately disconnect the video recorder from the power supply and call After-sales Service for advice.

Do not place any combustible objects on the device (candles, etc.).

Make sure that children do not place any foreign objects within the openings or ventilation slots.

Introduction

Special functions of your new video recorder

Your PHILIPS video recorder is not just for recording and playing back VHS cassettes. It also has a whole range of special functions which will make the day-to-day use of your new video recorder much easier.

Philips has developed a system which produces the best possible playback quality. For old and often-used video cassettes, this system reduces interference. For new or high quality cassettes, it emphasises the details.

When you connect your video recorder to your television and plug it into the wall socket, you will be welcomed with a screen menu. All you have to do is follow the instructions in the 'intelligent help line' for the next step. Enjoy the automatic TV channel search/save function and the automatic time setting.

Recordings made on your video recorder can be controlled by an external satellite receiver.

The precision tape drive from Philips provides short rewind times and automatic tape length recognition.

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Simple programming system for video recorders. Makes programming as easy as making a telephone call. Simply enter the number code associated with your television programme. This number is located in your favourite television listings magazine.

VIDEO Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VIDEO Plus+ system is manufactured under licence from Gemstar Development Corporation.

So that you can identify your machine for service questions or in the event of theft, enter the serial number here. The serial number (PROD.NO.) is printed on the type plate fixed at the back of the device.

MODEL NO. VR670B-670W/07

PROD. NO. ..................

Introduction

Important information for customers in Great Britain

This set is fitted with an approved moulded 13 amp plug. To change the fuse in this plug or to attach a different plug, please proceed as follows:

1 Take off the fuse cover and remove the old fuse.

2 Insert a new fuse. Suitable fuses are those of the type BS 1362 3A,

A.S.T.A. standard or BSI standard.

3 Close the fuse cover.

If the attached plug does not meet your requirements, you can cut it off and replace it with a suitable plug. Please observe the following conditions:

If your new plug uses a built-in fuse, this should be a 3A fuse.

If your new plug does not contain a built-in fuse, please do not use any fuses in your fusebox with a rating of more than 5A.

Please destroy the old, cut-off plug so that it cannot be used elsewhere.

4 Connect the blue cable (neutral 'N') to the terminal in the plug which

is marked with the letter 'N' or coloured black.

5 Connect the brown cable (live, 'L') to the terminal in the plug which is

marked with the letter 'L' or coloured red.

6 Do not in any circumstances connect either of the two cables to the

terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter 'E', the symbol "\" or coloured green or green / yellow.

Before you refit the plug cover, make sure, that the grip at the bottom of the plug is clamped over the plastic cover of the lead, not just over the two wires.

Introduction

BConnecting the video recorder

Preparing the remote control for operation

The remote control and its batteries are packed separately in the original video recorder packaging. You must install the batteries in the remote control before use - described in the following section.

1 Take the remote control and the enclosed batteries (2 batteries).

2 Open the remote control's battery compartment and place the

batteries in it as shown in the picture and close the battery compartment.

The remote control is now ready to use. Its range is approximately 5 meters.

Connecting your video recorder to the TV

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set

The necessary cable connections must be made before you can record or playback TV programmes using your video recorder. We recommend that you use a scart cable to connect your TV set and video recorder.

What is a scart cable?

The scart or Euro AV cable serves as the universal connector for picture, sound and control signals. With this type of connection, there is practically no loss of quality during the picture or sound transfer.

When you install your video recorder for the first time, select one of the following options:

'Connecting without a scart cable' If you do not wish to use a scart cable.

'Connecting with a scart cable'

If your TV set has a scart socket and you are using a scart cable.

Connecting the video recorder

Connecting with a scart cable

Have the following cables ready: an aerial cable (1, supplied), a mains cable (2, supplied), a scart cable (3).

1 Remove the aerial cable plug from your TV set. Insert it into the

socket 2 at the back of the video recorder.

2 Insert one end of the supplied aerial cable into the socket TV at the

back of the video recorder and the other end into the aerial input socket at the back of the TV set.

3 Plug one end of a scart cable into the scart socket EXT.1 AV. 1 at

the back of the video recorder and the other end into the suitable scart socket on your TV set reserved for the video recorder operation (see your TV's operating instructions).

My TV set has several scart sockets. Which one should I use?

Select that scart socket which is suited for the video output as well as for the video input.

My TV offers me a selection menu for the scart socket.

Select 'TV' as a connection source of this scart socket.

4 Switch on the TV set.

5 Insert one end of the supplied mains cable into the mains socket

4 at the back of the video recorder and the other end into the wall

socket.

6 If the connection was properly made and your TV was automatically

switched to the programme number for the scart socket, e.g. 'EXT',

'0', 'AV', you will see the following picture:

Connecting the video recorder

CONGRATULATIONS YOU NOW OWN A NEW PHILIPS VIDEO RECORDER

CONTINUEpOK

a My screen is empty

b Many TV sets are switched to the programme number for the scart socket

by way of a control signal sent through the scart cable.

b If the TV set does not automatically switch to the scart socket programme

number, manually change to the corresponding programme number on your TV set (see your TV's operating instructions).

Then, read the paragraph 'Initial installation' in the chapter 'Installing your video recorder'.

Connecting without a scart cable

Have the following cables ready: an aerial cable (1, supplied), a mains cable (2, supplied).

1 Switch off your TV set.

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2 Remove the aerial cable plug from the aerial input socket of the TV

set. Insert it into the socket 2 at the back of the video recorder.

3 Insert one end of the supplied aerial cable into the socket TV at the

back of the video recorder and the other end into the aerial input socket at the back of the TV set.

4 Insert one end of the supplied mains cable into the mains socket

4 at the back of the video recorder and the other end into the wall

socket.

5 Switch on your TV set and select the programme number used for

video playback on your TV set (see your TV's operating instructions).

Connecting the video recorder

Which programme number is used for video recorder operation?

To ensure the stability of the television picture during cassette playback (prevention of waves or streaks), special programme numbers have been set aside on the TV for the use of video recorders. This is usually the highest possible programme number, e.g. '12', '16', '99' or even programme number '0'. For more information, please see your TV's operating instructions.

6 Select this programme number and manually start the TV's channel

search as if you wanted to save a new TV channel until the 'test image' appears.

CONGRATULATIONS YOU NOW OWN A NEW PHILIPS VIDEO RECORDER

a I do not see a 'test screen'

b Check the cable connections. b The video recorder 'transmits' on the 583MHz frequency (channel 35)

Repeat the channel search on your TV set.

CONTINUEpOK

7 Save this programme number setting on your TV set for video

recorder operation.

Programme number for video recorder operation

You have now saved a programme number for use by your video recorder as you would a regular TV channel. This programme number must now be used in future for video recorder playback ('video recorder' TV channel).

You can find more details in chapter 'Initial Installation'.

Connecting additional devices

You can connect additional devices such as decoders, satellite receivers, camcorders, etc. to the socket EXT.2 AV. 2 . Two audio sockets AUDIO OUT L R are located on the back of the video recorder (audio signal output left/right). These can be used to connect stereo systems.

Connecting the video recorder

CInstalling your video recording

Initial installation

AUTO INSTALL

SEARCHING

00 TV CHANNELS FOUND

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PLEASE WAIT...

This chapter shows you how to start the initial installation. The video recorder automatically seeks out and stores all available TV channels.

'Aim' correctly

In the following sections, you require the remote control for the first time. When using, always aim the front of the remote control at the video recorder and not at the TV set.

Connecting additional devices

After you have connected additional devices (satellite receiver, etc.) through the aerial cable, switch them on. The automatic channel search will recognise them and save them.

1 Confirm the image on the TV screen by pressing the OK button on

the remote control.

Autoinstall starts. This picture will appear on the screen:

a The video recorder does not find any TV channels during the

b Select channel 1 on the TV set. Can you see the saved TV channel on the

TV set? If not, check the cable connection of the aerial (aerial socket), video recorder, TV set.

b Please have patience.

The video recorder searches the entire frequency range in order to find and save the largest possible number of TV channels. It is possible that the TV channels in your country are broadcast in a higher frequency range. As soon as this range is reached during the search, the video recorder will find the TV channels.

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Installing your video recording

2 When 'Autoinstall' is complete, 'STORED' will briefly appear on the TV

screen.

The initial installation is now complete. Check the date and time. Please read 'Setting the time and date' in this chapter.

Satellite receiver

If you are connecting a satellite receiver, please read the section 'Using the satellite receiver'.

Decoder

If you are connecting a decoder, you must install it as described in the next section.

Decoder allocation

Some TV channels transmit encoded TV signals which can only be viewed with a commercially purchased or hired decoder without disturbances. You can connect such a decoder (descrambler) to this video recorder. The following function will automatically activate the connected decoder for the desired TV channel.

1 Switch the TV on. If applicable, select the programme number for the

video recorder operation.

2 Use the buttons P ;q , P =r on the video recorder or the

number buttons 0-9 on the remote control to select the TV channel which you would like to allocate the decoder to.

3 Press the button MENU on the remote control. The main menu will

appear.

4 Use the buttons P ;q or P =r to select the line 'MANUAL

SEARCH' and confirm with OK .

MANUAL SEARCH

PROGRAMME NUMBER è P01 p S-CHANNEL NO CHANNEL NUMBER 21 DECODER OFF NICAM ON

________________________________ EXITpMENU STOREpOK

BBC1

5 Use the buttons P =r or P ;q to select the line 'DECODER'.

6 Use the buttons QSr or SqP to select 'ON' (Decoder

switched on).

How can I switch off the decoder?

Use the button SqP on the screen to select 'OFF' (Decoder switched off).

7 Confirm with OK .

8 End with the button MENU .

The decoder has now been allocated to this TV channel. If this TV channel is chosen, the symbol 'DEC' will appear in the video recorder display.

Installing your video recording

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