Philips VR 969/02 User Manual

ENGLISH1Safety instructions• This video recorder is intended for the reception,recording and playback of picture and soundsignals. Every other use is

103. STORING TV CHANNELSIn order that your video recorder can record TV programmes, the TV channels (e.g. "ARD") mustfirst be stored in the

11ENGLISHFor details of how to change the sequence, pleaseread the section entitled "Assigning TV channels".At this stage, you can still det

12Assigning TV channels manuallyThe following setting is not necessary if the TV chan-nels have been set using the "Easy Link" function.You

13ENGLISH&If you wish to set a new TV channel, press the button _ until you have found the right one. A changing channel or frequency number appea

144. PLAYING A RECORDED CASSETTEIn chapter 2, you have learned how to connect thevideo recorder to the TV set. When this is done, play-back of a casse

15ENGLISHStill picture/super slow motion!Press the e button."Press the ZU button. The picture"freezes" and the display indicates "

16Correcting picture interference.The cleaning functionEach time you start a new playback, the video recorderautomatically adjusts the correct trackin

17ENGLISHHow do I know where I am currently onthe tape? The length of the tape is indicated in minutes on the cassette, e.g. "E180" correspo

185. HOW CAN I RECORD DIRECTLY ?If you wish to record, proceed as follows:!Switch the video recorder on.Insert a cassette not protected against record

19ENGLISHDirect recording with TV sets without "Easy Link" functionIf you wish to record a TV programme you arewatching, press the button g

2The remote control1. BUTTONS, CONTROLS AND SOCKETSFor detailed explanations of the functions, see the corresponding chapters.TV1234567890OKSTOPINDEXS

206. HOW DO I PROGRAMME A RECORDING?In this chapter you will learn how to programme thevideo recorder. It switches itself on automatically,records the

21ENGLISHProgramming with "ShowView"This method makes programming your video recorderas easy as dialing a telephone number.All you need to

22Programming with TXT pagesWith the help of the remote control handset, the on-screen user's guide and the page memory, TIMER programming is con

23ENGLISHTIMER Programming (Standard Timer)Data on six recordings can be entered and stored inthe video recorder. The OSD page on screen or thevideo r

24How can I record from a satellite receiver?It is also posssible to programme recordings from anexternal satellite receiver.!Connect the satellite re

25ENGLISHHow do I stop a TIMER recording ?While a programmed recording is running, the drivemechanism buttons of the video recorder are blocked.If you

26Sorting TV programmes for TIMER programmingDo you prefer certain TV programmes for TIMERrecording?With the Sort function, you can create a separate

27ENGLISH7. EDITING VIDEO RECORDINGSAudio DubbingIt is possible to dub (overscore) another soundrecording onto the audio track of an existing recordin

28(Start dubbing with the g button at theright time.The video recorder will start to record the sound fromthe sound source. The audio track will be re

29ENGLISH¤Search the desired end of the insert recording onthe cassette in the video recorder. Press the r button. Use the sbutton to select the count

3ENGLISHThe back of the video recorderü Mains socket# Socket for the connection of a cut-ting device or a personal computerLÄ Audio output, left/right

30Adjusting the video recorder (VCR) tothe camcorder (CC) (edit-setup)You can synchronously copy between this video recorder (VCR) and an appropriatel

31ENGLISHVariant 1 as shown in figure Á or figureÒ if the video recorder is to control thecamcorder.%Start copying with the g button on thevideo recor

32Variant 2 as shown in figure ¦ or figure¢ if the camcorder is to control thevideo recorder.%Start copying with the corresponding button on thecamcor

33ENGLISHPlease also see the operating instructions of the cam-corder.Insert the recorded cassette into the video recorder.Make sure the cassette is n

34Method 2 "Insert CC":&Use the ® button to select the OSDpage "Recorder" (for video recorder mode).Search on the cassette in

35ENGLISH%The OSD page "EDIT MENU" appears on the screen. Select the "Programme edit" line. Confirm with the G button.&The O

36Deleting individual scenes!Call up the OSD page "PROGRAMME EDIT". The line "Edit scene" is active. Confirm with the G button.&

37ENGLISH8. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS OF YOUR VIDEO RECORDERPersonal preferencesFor certain record and play functions, you can deter-mine your individual s

38Special settings for the video recorderand TV setThis is where you can make various basic settings, e.g.frequency/channel number display, wide-scree

39ENGLISH&The OSD page "EASY TEXTPROGRAMMING"appears on the picture screen. The selected programme position (e.g. "01 ARD")an

4The front of the video recorderButtons and connections behind the front cover:© Video input socket (E3)ª + º Left/Right, Audio input sockets,(for E3

40Proceed as follows:!Switch on the TV set and select the programmeposition intended for the video recorder."Press the r button for more than 3se

41ENGLISHAudio only recordYou can use your video recorder as a hifi tape recorder.This means that only the stereo or dual sound is recorded from an ex

42Switching between VCR 1 and VCR 2 This function is very useful if you have two video recorders operating with the same remote controlcode. So that y

43ENGLISHPlayback via the aerial cableIf you do not wish to use a Scart cable, you must usethe already connected aerial cable for playback fromthe vid

44Switching the built-in modulator on and offIn the previous section, possible TV receptioninterference was discussed. If picture/sound inter-ference

45ENGLISH9. NOTES• This operating manual is printed on chlorine-free paper. Used batteries should not be thrown away with ordi-nary domestic refuse. D

4610. BEFORE YOU CALL A TECHNICIANProblem Possible causeThe video recorder does not respond • No power supply.when a button is pressed • Programmed re

47ENGLISH11. TECHNICAL DATA, ACCESSORIESTechnical data• Mains voltage 220 - 240 V~• Mains frequency 48-52 Hz• Power consumption 25 W typical (typ. 20

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6Connecting to the aerialYour video recorder could actually be referred to as a"TV set without picture screen". This is why you have to conn

7ENGLISHConnecting to the mains supply!Insert the female plug of the mains cable into themains socket ü at the rear of the video recorder."Insert

8Connecting to a satellite receiverIt is possible to connect a satellite receiver to this videorecorder.!Connect the satellite receiver by means of a

9ENGLISHOSD – On Screen Display, the user's guide on the picture screenThe user's guide on the picture screen enables you to dialogue with y