Philips VR700-58 User Manual

CONTENTS

1. HOW TO CONNECT YOUR VIDEO RECORDER 4.........

How to connect your video recorder to the TV set 4.....

Connecting with a scart cable without ’Easy

Link/NexTView’ 5...................................

Connecting without a scart cable 5...................

Connecting a decoder or other equipment 6............

2. INSTALLING YOUR VIDEO RECORDER 7...............

Initial installation 7..................................

Allocating a decoder 7..............................

Manual TV channel search 8.........................

Satellite receiver 9..................................

Special installation functions 9.......................

Automatic TV Channel Allocation (FOLLOW TV) 9.......

Automatic TV channel search 10.....................

Monitor function 10.................................

Sorting and clearing TV channels manually 10..........

Setting the language 11.............................

Setting the country 11...............................

Setting the time and date 11..........................

3. IMPORTANT NOTES FOR OPERATION 12..............

General information 12..............................

Saving energy 12...................................

Emergency interrupt 12..............................

The symbols on your video recorder display 12.........

Summary of user guide 13...........................

User guide (OSD) 13.................................

6. PROGRAMMED RECORDING (TIMER) 19...............

’VPS’ (Video Programming System) and ’PDC’

(Programme Delivery Control) 19.....................

Programming a recording (with ’SHOWVIEW’) 19.......

Programming a recording (without ’SHOWVIEW’) 20....

How to check or change a programmed recording

(TIMER) 21.........................................

How to clear a programmed recording (TIMER) 21......

’NexTView Link’ 21..................................

7. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS 22.........................

Changing the TV system 22..........................

Child lock 22.......................................

Switching the ’on-screen display’ (OSD) on or off 23....

Switching to 16:9 wide screen picture 23..............

Switching the remote control command 24.............

Continuous playback 24.............................

Automatic switch-off (tuner mode) 25.................

Reducing picture disturbance (’optimizing the

modulator’) 26......................................

Switching off the modulator 26.......................

Using your video recorder remote control with your

TV set 27..........................................

Manual audio control 27.............................

Recording audio only 27.............................

Selecting the sound track 27.........................

8. Before you call an engineer 28.......................

4. PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS 14..........................

Playing a cassette 14................................

Playing NTSC cassettes 14...........................

Tape position indication 14...........................

Searching for tape position with the picture (picture

search) 14.........................................

Still picture/Slow motion 14..........................

The SHUTTLE functions on the video recorder 15.......

Searching for tape position without the picture (wind

and rewind) 15.....................................

Instant View 15.....................................

Automatic search for a tape position (index search) 15..

Selecting the picture setting (SMART PICTURE) 15......

Picture interference 15..............................

Cleaning the video heads 16.........................

5. MANUAL RECORDING 17............................

Recording without automatic switch-off 17............

Recording with automatic switch-off (OTR

one-touch-recording) 17.............................

Protecting your recordings 17........................

Auto-assembling 17.................................

Selecting the recording speed (SP or LP) 17............

Automatic recording from a satellite receiver (SAT

RECORDING) 18....................................

Switching on ’Direct Record’ 18......................

9. GLOSSARY 29......................................

Technical terms used 29.............................

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IN BRIEF

The remote control

EJECT J Eject: To eject a cassette

STANDBY m

CLEAR (CL)

COUNTER

MONITOR

TIMER k

Switch off : To switch off set, interrupt menu function, interrupt a programmed recording (TIMER)

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

SMART: To adjust the picture setting during

SMART

playback

Counter: To select the display of the tape position

Monitor : To switch between TV reception and VCR

playback

Number buttons:0-9

0-9

Select: To select a function

SELECT.

TIMER: To programme a recording with SHOWVIEW or to alter or clear a programmed recording (TIMER)

Menu : To call up or end main menu

Store/Confirm: To store or confirm entry

Select: Cursor left

Select: Cursor right

P ;

P =

PLAY G

STOP h

INDEX E

RECORD/OTR n

STILL R

TV y

TV m

TV q

TV r

Select: One line or programme number up

Select: One line or programme number down

Playback : To play a cassette

Rewind : During STOP and STANDBY: rewind, during PLAYBACK: reverse scanning

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

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

scanning

Index search: In combination with H / I : to search for previous or next recording on the cassette.

Record: To record the programme selected

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

Additional TV functions

TV volume: TV volume up

TV volume: TV volume down

TV sound off : To switch the sound on or off

TV Switch off : To switch off the TV

TV Programme number: TV programme number up

TV Programme number: TV programme number down

Front of the set

STANDBY m Standby : To switch off, interrupt function, interrupt TIMER recording

PROGRAMME ;

PROGRAMME =

MANUAL

RECORD n

EJECT J

STOP h

PLAY G

STILL R

Manual sound control : To switch between automatic sound control and manual sound control

Programme number Plus: Programme number up

Programme number Minus: Programme number down

Record: To record the programme selected at this moment

Eject: To eject a cassette

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

Playback : To play back a recorded cassette

Rotary control: turn left: during STOP and STANDBY: rewind, during PLAYBACK: reverse

scanning turn right: during STOP and STANDBY: wind, during PLAYBACK: forward scanning

Still picture: To stop the tape and display the actual position on the tape as a still picture

Back of the set

AUX OUT L R

4 Mains socket: To connect the mains cable

AUX IN L R

EXT.2 AV 2

EXT.1 AV 1

Audio input socket, left/right : To connect a HiFi-set(programme number ’AUX’)

Audio output socket, left/right : To connect a HiFi-set

Scart socket 2: To connect a satellite receiver, decoder, video recorder, etc.(programme

E2’)

number ’

Scart socket 1: To connect the TV set (programme number ’E1’)

Aerial input socket: To connect the aerial cable

Aerial output socket: To connect the TV set

Sockets at the lefthand corner on the front:

White and red socket: Audio input socket left/right : To connect a camera recorder or

video recorder (programme number ’

Yellow socket: Video input socket : To connect a camera recorderor video recorder (programme number ’

E3’)

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PHILIPS VR700/58

Congratulations! You now own one of the most sophisticated

and simple-to-use video recorders (VCR) on themarket. With this VCR you can record and play VHS-standard cassettes.

Please take the time to read this operating manualbefore using your video recorder.

Safety instructions and other notes

ADanger: High voltage!

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

AThe video recorder does not contain any components that can

be repaired by the customer. When theappliance is connected to the power supply there are somecomponents that are constantly operational. To switch offthe video recorder completely you must disconnect itfrom the power supply.

BMake sure that air can circulate freely through the ventilation

slots on the video recorder.

BMake sure that no objects or liquids enter the videorecorder. If

liquid is spilt into it,disconnect the video recorder immediately from the power supply and callthe After-sales Service for advice.

BThe video recorder should not be used immediately after

transportation from a cold to a hot areaor vice versa, or in

conditions of extreme humidity. After unpacking the video recorder,it should be allowed to acclimatize for at least three hours beforeinstallation.

C These operating instructions have beenprinted on nonpolluting

paper.

C Deposit old batteries at the relevantcollection points. C Please make use of the facilitiesavailable in your country for

disposing of the packaging of the videorecorder in a way that helps to protect the environment.

So that you can identify your machine in the eventof theft, enter the serial number (PROD.NO) here. The serialnumber is printed on the type plate fixed at the rear of the set.

MODEL NO. VR700/58

PROD.NO: ......

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

Technical information

Measurements in cm (W / H / D): 43.5/ 9.3 / 29.0 Power consumption (Standby) : less than 4W(Saving energy

mode)

Voltage : 220-240V/50Hz Number of heads : 4 Video / 2 Audio Winding time: approx. 90 seconds (CassetteE-180) Recording/Playback time : SP (Standard Play) 4hours

(Cassette E-240) / LP (Long Play)8 hours (Cassette E-240)

List of accessories

• Operating instructions

• Remote control and batteries

• Aerial cable

• Mains cable

• Scart cable (AV-Euro cable)

• Cover for the audio/video sockets

C This electronic equipment contains manymaterials that can be

recycled. Please inquire about the possibilitiesfor recycling your old set.

DSHOWVIEW is a registered trademark of Gemstar

Development Corporation. SHOWVIEW ismanufactured under licence from Gemstar DevelopmentCorporation.

Special functions on your video recorder

This system ensures that your picture will be of the best possible quality. Thisis made possible by a combination of Philips’ verylatest technologies: Natural Colour, Smart Picture, Digital Studio Picture Controland laser-cut video heads.

Natural Colour produces detailed pictures in clear colours.

Philips has developed a system which produces thebest possible playback quality. It reduces disturbance on old, worn videocassettes, and emphasises the detail on very good quality cassettes.

This function allows you to save the playbacksettings that suit you best. Select your own personal settings for the type offilm you are currently watching.

Philips provides the best possible connection betweenyour video recorder and other home cinema equipment.

When you connect your video recorder to your televisionand plug it into the mains, you will be welcomed with an OSD picture. Allyou have to do is follow the instructions in the "intelligent help line" forthe next step. Enjoy the Automatic TV channel search/save function and the automatic time adjustment.

You can operate the main functions on your television using your video recorder remote control, even if your television isnot a Philips one.

We guarantee that your video recorder will switchto the new millennium with no problems whatsoever.

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

This function automatically transfers all thetelevision channel settings onto your video recorder.

Your video recorder can ascertain which channel is currentlyplaying on your television and record from it at the touch of abutton.

Simple programming system for video recorders.Makes programming as easy as making a telephone call. Simply enter the programmecode which you will find in your listings magazine.

The precision tape drive from Philips with shortrewind times and automatic tape length recognition.

1. HOW TO CONNECT YOUR VIDEO RECORDER

How to connect your video recorder to the TV set

We recommend the use of a scart cable. This willgive you the best picture and sound quality.

When you install your video recorder for thefirst time, please read:

E The section ’Connecting with scart cable and Easy

Link/NexTView’, when your TV set is equipped with ’Easy Link/NexTView’.

E The section ’Connecting with scart cable without Easy

Link/NexTView’, when your TV set is notequipped with ’Easy Link/NexTView’.

E The section ’Connecting without a scart cable’, if you are

not using a scart cable.

b Remove the aerial cable plug from your TV set and insert

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

c Plug one end of the aerial cable provided into the 3

socket on the video recorder and the other end into the aerial input socket on your TV set.

d Plug one end of the special scart cable provided into the

EXT.1 AV 1 scart socket at the backof the video recorder

and the other end into the scart socket on your TVset (see instruction manual TV set).

e Switch on the TV set.

f Insert one end of the mains cable into the mains socket

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

into the wall socket.

g The video recorder will automatically load all TV

channels stored on your TV, in the same sequence. This may take several minutes. When all information (TV channels, language, country) has been copied, the following text will appear on the TV screen: ’EASY LINK LOADING COMPLETE’.

Connecting with scart cable and ’Easy link/NexTView’

With the function ’Easy Link/NexTView’,your video recorder can exchange information with the television (see instruction manual TV set.). With ’Easy Link/NexTView’the TV channels from the TV will automatically be loaded.

h Check if time and date are correct. Read the section

’Setting Time/Date’ in the chapter ’INSTALLINGYOUR VIDEO RECORDER’.

a Switch off the TV set.

Connecting with a scart cable without ’Easy Link/NexTView’

Connecting without a scart cable

a Switch off the TV set.

a Switch off the TV set. b Remove the aerial cable plug from your TV set and insert

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

c Plug one end of the aerial cable provided into the 3

socket on the video recorder and the other end into the aerial input socket on your TV set.

d Plug one end of the scart cable into the EXT.1 AV 1 scart

socket at the back of the video recorder and the other end into the scart socket on your TV set (seeinstruction manual TV set).

e Switch on the TV set. f Insert one end of the mains cable into the mains socket

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

into the wall socket.

g If your TV set automatically switches to programme

number e.g.: ’EXT’, ’0’, or ’AV’, this textwill appear on the TV screen:

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR NEW PHILIPS VIDEORECORDER

TO CONTINUE PRESS OK

b Remove the aerial cable plug from your TV set and insert

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

c Plug one end of the aerial cable provided into the 3

socket on the video recorder and the other end into the aerial input socket on your TV set.

d Insert one end of the mains cable into the mains socket

4 at the back of the video recorder and plug the other

end into the wall socket.

e Switch on your TV set and select the programme number

that you have chosen for video playback (see instruction manual TV set).

f Tune in the TV set until this picture appears.

DThe video recorder will now be sending a

welcoming text on channel 36 or 591MHz.

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR NEW PHILIPS VIDEORECORDER

TO CONTINUE PRESS OK

DIf your TV set does not switch to programme number

e.g.: ’EXT’, ’0’, or ’AV’ automatically, selectthe programme number for the video recorder manually (see instruction manual TV set).

h Then read ’Initial installation’ in chapter ’INSTALLING

YOUR VIDEO RECORDER’.

g When the TV has been tuned read the paragraph ’Initial

installation’ in the chapter ’INSTALLING YOURVIDEO RECORDER’.

Connecting a decoder or other equipment

You can connect additional equipment to the EXT.2 AV 2 socket. For example: a decoder, a satellite receiveror a camera recorder. You can connect a HIFI-stereo set to the sockets

AUX OUT L R (audio output left/right) and AUX IN L R (audio

input left/right).

2. INSTALLING YOUR VIDEO RECORDER

Initial installation

a Open up the battery compartment of your remote control

and place the batteries in it as shown in the picture.

b Close the battery compartment.

c Confirm the picture on the TV screen with the OK button

on the remote control.

d Select the language for the on-screen display (OSD)with

the P = or P ; button. The display on the video recorder will only showEnglish text.

e Confirm with the OK button.

f Select the country of your residence with the P = or

P ; button.

If this country does not show up, select ’OTHERS’. Confirm with the OK button.

E ’TIME’, ’YEAR’, ’MONTH’, ’DATE’ will appear on the TV

screen.

AUTO. SEARCH

AUTOMATIC SEARCH COMPLET

XX TV CHANNELS FOUND

TIME 20:00 YEAR 1998 MONTH 02 DATE 06

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i Check if the TIME in line ’TIME’ is correct. Ifrequired,

TO CONTINUE PRESS OK

change the time with the number buttons 0-9 on your remote control.

j Check ’YEAR’, ’MONTH’ and ’DATE’ in the same way. To

select between the fields, use the P = or P ; button.

k When all the information is correct, confirmwith the

OK button.

l To end, press the MENU button.

The initial installation is now complete. DIf you have connected a decoder, you must install it

as described in the next section.

DIf you have connected a satellite receiver, please

read the section ’satellite receiver’.

g If you have connected the aerial to the video recorder,

press the OK button. ’Automatic TV channel search’ starts. This picturewill appear on the screen:

INSTALLATION

AUTOM. SEARCH

YOUR VIDEORECORDER IS NOW SEARCHING FOR ALL AVAILABLE TV CHANNELS

02 TV CHANNELS FOUND

PLEASE WAIT

Wait until all TV channels have been found. This can take several minutes.

h When all TV channels have been found, ’AUTOMATIC

SEARCH COMPLETE’ will appear on the TV screen.

Allocating a decoder

Some TV stations will send coded TV channels, that youcan only watch when you use a decoder. You can connect such a decoder (descrambler) to your video recorder. Withthe following function, the connected decoder will automatically be activated for the TV programme you want to watch.

DWith ’Connecting with scart cable and ’Easy

Link/NexTView’ the decoder must be activated for the TV set.

a Switch on the TV set. If required, select theprogramme

number for the video recorder.

b Choose the television channel on which you wish to use

the decoder with the P ; or P = buttons on the video recorder or the number buttons 0-9 on the remote control.

c Press the MENU button on the remote control. The main

menu will appear.

d Select the line ’INSTALLATION’ with the P = or

P ; button and confirm with the P button.

d Select the line ’MANUAL SEARCH’ with the P = or

P ; button and confirm with the P button.

e Select the line ’MANUAL SEARCH’ with the P = or

P ; button and confirm with the P button.

INSTALLATION

MANUAL SEARCH

CHANNEL/FREQ. CH ENTRY/SEARCH 34 PROGRAMME NUMBER 02 TV CHANNEL NAME BBC DECODER OFF TV SYSTEM AUTO NICAM ON FINE TUNING +1

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TO EXIT PRESS MENU

f Select the line ’DECODER’ with the P = or P ; button.

g Select function ’ON’ with the Q or P button. When

you select ’OFF’, the function will be switched off.

h Confirm with the OK button.

i To end, press the MENU button.

Your decoder has now been allocated to this TV channel. DWhen the function is switched on, ’DEC’ appears in

the display.

INSTALLATION

MANUAL SEARCH

CHANNEL/FREQ. CH ENTRY/SEARCH 34 PROGRAMME NUMBER 02 TV CHANNEL NAME BBC DECODER OFF TV SYSTEM AUTO NICAM ON FINE TUNING +1

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TO EXIT PRESS MENU

e In the line ’CHANNEL/FREQ.’, select the display for:

’FREQ.’: frequency ’CH’: channel ’S-CH’: special channel

f If you know the frequency or channel of the desiredTV

channel, you can enter the data in line ’ENTRY/SEARCH’ with the digit buttons 0-9 .

DIf you don’t know the frequency or channel of the TV

channel of your choice, press the P button to start the channel search.

g In the line ’PROGRAMME NUMBER’ select the

programme number you want e.g.: ’01’ with the Q or

P button.

h If you want to change the TV channel name, press the

P button in line ’TV CHANNEL NAME’.

BBC1

Manual TV channel search

In certain cases the ’Automatic TV channel search’ maynot be able to find all of the TV channels (e.g. coded TV channels).In that case, use this manual method to set the channels.

DWith ’Connecting with scart cable and ’Easy

Link/NexTView’ the videorecorder automatically takes the TV channels from the TV set. This iswhy some lines are not functional.

a Switch on the TV set. If required, select theprogramme

number for the video recorder.

b Press the MENU button. The main menu appears. c Select the line ’INSTALLATION’ with the P = or

P ; button and confirm with the P button.

E Select the character you want to change with the Q or

the P button. Change the character withthe P = or the P ; button. Select the next character in thesame way.

E Keep pressing the P button until the cursor disappears.

i In the line ’TV SYSTEM’, select the required TV system

with the P or Q button.

j In the line ’NICAM’, select funtion ’ON’or’OFF’ with the

P or Q button.

k If you want to change the automatic tv channel setting,

select the line ’FINE TUNING’. With the Q or P button you can vary the automatictv channel setting. Important: This re-tuning is only necessary and useful in special cases, e.g.: whenthere are stripes on the picture with cable-TV systems.

l Press the OK button to store the TV channel.

DIf you want to search for further TV channels, start

again at step f.

m To end, press the MENU button.

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