Philips VR220/07 User Manual

Table of contentsAIntroduction 2...DearPhilipscustomer,2...

6Simple programming system for video recorders. Makes programming as easy as making atelephone call. Simply enter the number code associated with your

7Important information for customers inGreat BritainThis set is fitted with an approved moulded 13 amp plug. To change the fuse in this plug or toatta

8BConnecting the video recorderPreparing the remote control foroperationThe remote control and its batteries are packed separately in the original vid

9Connecting with a scart cableHave the following cables ready:an aerial cable (1, supplied), a mains cable (2, supplied), a scart cable (3).1 Remove t

10CONGRATULATIONSYOU NOW OWN A NEWPHILIPSVIDEO RECORDERCONTINUEpOKa My screen is emptyb Many TV sets are switched to the programme number for the scar

116 Select this programme number and manually start the TV's channelsearch as if you wanted to save a new TV channel until the 'testimage&ap

12CInstalling your video recordingInitial installationThis chapter shows you how to start the initial installation. The video recorder automaticallyse

13Decoder allocationSome TV channels transmit encoded TV signals which can only be viewed with a commerciallypurchased or hired decoder without distur

14Manual TV channel searchIn some cases it could occur that all of the TV channels were not found and saved during theinitial installation. In this ca

15a I don't know the channels for my TV stationsb In this case, press SqP in line 'CHANNEL NUMBER' to start theautomatic channel search

VCRVR 220/07

16MENUCLOCKAUTO INSTALLMANUAL SEARCHFOLLOW TVTV CHANNEL ALLOC.RECORD SPEEDAUTO STANDBYVIDEOSYSTEMSPECIAL SETTINGS________________________________…EXIT

17Automatic TV channel search(Autoinstall)During installation, all available TV channels are searched for and saved. If the channelassignments of your

18Monitor functionYou can switch back and forth between the TV picture and video recorder picture withMONITOR . But this only works when you use a sca

197 Then the sorting for the next highest programme number will appearon the screen, e.g. 'ALLOCATE ON P02'.8 Using QSr or SqP , select the

20Setting the time and dateIf the display shows an incorrect time or '--:--', the time and date must be reset manually.If a TV channel which

21DImportant notes for operationSwitching onYou can switch on the video recorder with the STANDBY/ON m button, the number buttons0-9 or by putting in

22EPlaybackPlaying cassettesYou can use this video recorder to play back recorded VHS video cassettes. You can operatethe video recorder using the rem

23Automatic switch-off of special functionsMany functions (e.g. pause, still picture, search) switch themselves offautomatically after a short time in

24a The counter does not moveb This occurs when there are no recordings on a portion of a tape.Therefore, the video recorder cannot receive any inform

25Searching for tape position withoutpicture (forward wind and rewind)1 Stop the tape with STOP h .0:30:212 Press H (reverse) or I (forward). This wil

The remote controlTV To call up additional TV functions: Additional TV functions for TVsets with the same remote control code (RC5)STANDBY/ON m Switch

26Automatic search for a blank space on thetapeYou can search for space on the tape (at least 1 minute of blank tape) for a new recording, forexample,

27FEliminating picture interferenceOptimising trackingThis video recorder has an automatic tracking function. In order for the video heads to optimall

28GManual recordingGeneral informationUse 'Manual Recording' to make a spontaneous recording (for example, a programme currentlybeing shown)

29Recording with automatic switch-off(OTR One-Touch-Recording)1 Insert a cassette.2 Use P ;q or P =r to select the programme number you want torecord.

30Selecting the recording speed (SP or LP)You can reduce the recording speed by half. This makes it possible to record, for example,eight-hours instea

31Automatic controlled recording from asatellite receiver (RECORD LINK)This function automatically starts recording on the switched-off video recorder

32'Direct Record'Can you record the right TV channel in seconds when the video recorder is switched off? Noproblem. If recording is started

33Switching 'Direct Record' on or off1 Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number forthe video recorder.2 Press MENU on

34HProgramming a recording (TIMER)General informationUse programmed recording to automatically start and stop a recording at a later date. The videore

35VIDEO PLUS+PLUSCODE NUMBER REP.53124---- èONCE p________________________________REP.pSELECT STOREpOKTIMER LISTpTIMERSelecting onetime/daily/weekly r

Additional TV functionsHold down TV and select the corresponding function using the following buttons.STANDBY/ON m Standby: To switch off the TVMUTE y

36Problems and solutions for programmedrecordingsPROBLEM SOLUTIONThe video recorderwill not operatebWhile a programmed recording is being made, you ca

37Programming a recording(without VIDEO Plus+)1 Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number forthe video recorder.2 Press TIMER k o

387 Switch off with STANDBY/ON m .The programmed recording will only function when the videorecorder is switched off with STANDBY/ON m .If any of the

39Programming a recording with'TURBO TIMER'With this function, programming a recording that takes place within the next 24 hours, will bequi

40Problems and solutions for programmedrecordingsPROBLEM SOLUTIONThe video recorderdoes not reactbWhile a programmed recording is being made, you cann

41How to check, change or delete aprogrammed recording (TIMER)1 Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number forthe video recorder.2

42IOther functionsChanging the video (colour) systemIf you play back recordings made on a different kind of tape, the automatic video (colour) systems

43Child lockYou can prevent unauthorised use of your video recorder with this function. When the childlock is active, the buttons on the front of the

44Switching the on-screen display (OSD) offor onAlong with the on screen menu, the OSD (On Screen Display) also displays information on thecurrent ope

45Switch off the clock displayTo save energy, you can switch off the clock display on the video recorder. Programmed(TIMER) recordings will still take

The symbols on your video recorderdisplayThese symbols can light up on your video recorder display:This is where the current operating mode is shown a

46Continuous playbackThis function can be used to play a cassette over and over again. When the end of the cassetteis reached, the video recorder will

47Automatic switch-offIf you haven't used the video recorder for a few minutes in certain modes (e.g.: STOP), it willswitch to standby automatica

48JSuppressing interferenceOptimising the modulatorIn some reception locations it is possible that a TV channel will be sent on the same or similarfre

49Switching the modulator on / offIf you cannot clear picture or sound interference despite optimisation, you can switch off thebuilt-in modulator.War

50KBefore you call an engineerIf, contrary to expectation, you have any problems using this video recorder, it may be caused bythe following reasons.Y

51PROBLEM SOLUTIONPoor picture qualitywhen you play acassette:bYour TV set is not properly adjusted.bThe cassette is badly worn or of poor quality: us

2AIntroductionDear Philips customer,Instruction manuals are usually very dry since they are technically-oriented and often poorlytranslated. I have be

3Welcome to the large family of owners of PHILIPS VHS video recorders.Thank you for buying a VR220/07 .Please take the time to read this operating man

4Important notes regarding operationDanger: High voltage!Do not remove the top cover as there is a risk of an electrical shock!The video recorder does

5Special functions of your new videorecorderYour PHILIPS video recorder is not just for recording and playing back VHS cassettes. It also hasa whole r