Philips VR620/58 User Manual

Table of contentsAIntroduction 2...Dear Philips customer, 2...

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

7BConnecting the video recorderPreparing the remote control foroperationThe remote control and its batteries are packed separately in the original vid

8Connecting 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

9CONGRATULATIONSYOU NOW OWN A NEWPHILIPSVIDEO RECORDERCONTINUEpOKa My screen is emptyb Many TV sets are switched to the programme number for the scart

106 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

11CInstalling your video recordingInitial installationThis chapter shows you how to start the initial installation. The video recorder automaticallyse

124 When the automatic TV channel search is complete, 'STORED' willbriefly appear on the TV screen.'YEAR', 'MONTH', &apo

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 P in line 'CHANNEL NUMBER' to start the automaticchannel search.

The remote controlTAPE LIST Tape List: To call up the Tape ListSTANDBY/ON m Switch on or off: To switch set on or off, interrupt menu function,interru

16Sorting TV channels automatically(Follow TV)When the automatic channel search function is activated, the TV channels are saved in a specificorder. T

17a 'NOTV' will appear in the display. The video recorder is notreceiving a video signal from the TV set.b Check the plug on the scart cable

18Automatic TV channel searchDuring installation, all available TV channels are searched for and saved. If the channelassignments of your cable or sat

19Sorting and clearing TV channels manuallyAfter you have performed the automatic channel search you may not agree with the sequence inwhich the indiv

20a The main menu will appear on the screenb After you have confirmed the last channel that can be sorted, you willautomatically return to the main me

21Setting the time and dateIf the display shows an incorrect time or '--:--', the time and date must be reset manually.If a TV channel which

22DImportant notes for operationSwitching onYou can switch on the video recorder with the STANDBY/ON m button, the number buttons0..9 or by putting in

23ETape ListGeneral informationThe 'Tape List is an integrated database in the video recorder that remembers all recordingsmade by this video rec

24a I see a cassette number and an overview of all recordings on thiscassetteb You have selected a number which has already been included in the TapeM

25Editing recording titlesIn the Tape List, all recordings longer than 10 minutes are displayed with cassette number,recording title and length of rec

Additional TV functionsqS TV volume: TV volume upSr TV volume: TV volume downTV y TV sound off: To switch the sound on or offTV m Standby: To switch o

26Searching for a title in the Tape ListThis function can be used to quickly and easily find and play back a recording saved in the TapeList. The vide

27Removing a title from the Tape ListYou can delete titles not used any longer to create space in the memory of the Tape List fornew recordings. If al

28FPlaybackPlaying cassettesYou can use this video recorder to play back recorded VHS video cassettes. You can operatethe video recorder using the rem

29Automatic switchoff of special functionsMany functions (e.g. pause, still picture, search) switch themselves offautomatically after a short time in

30a 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

31Searching 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

32Automatic 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,

33GEliminating picture interferenceOptimising trackingThis video recorder has an automatic tracking function. In order for the video heads to optimall

34HManual recordingGeneral informationUse 'Manual Recording' to make a spontaneous recording (for example, a programme currentlybeing shown)

35BBC13 To start recording, press RECORD/OTR n on the remote controlor RECORD n on the video recorder. This will, for example, appearin the display:Di

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

36Lining up recordings (assemble cut)When you add a further recording to a cassette, which already has a recording on it, a shortblank (flicker) can a

37Automatic controlled recording from asatellite receiver (RECORD LINK)This function automatically starts recording on the switched-off video recorder

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

39Switching 'Direct Record' on or off1 Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number forthe video recorder.2 Press MENU on

40IProgramming a recording (TIMER)General informationUse programming a recording (TIMER) to automatically start and stop a recording at a later date.T

413 Enter the entire ShowView number. This number is up to 9 digits longand can be found next to the start time of the TV programme in yourTV listings

42Using 'Tape List'To save a recording in the 'Tape List' or to use a 'Tape List' cassette, enterthe cassette number usi

43Programming a recording(without ShowView)1 Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number forthe video recorder.2 Press TIMER k on t

446 Insert a cassette with an intact security tab (unprotected).Using 'Tape List'To save a recording in the 'Tape List' or to use

45Problem solving for programmedrecordingsPROBLEM SOLUTIONThe video recorderdoes not reactbWhile a programmed recording is being made, you cannot oper

46Programming a recording with'TURBO TIMER'With this function, programming a recording that takes place within the next 24 hours, will bequi

476 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

48How to check, change or delete aprogrammed recording (TIMER)1 Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number forthe video recorder.2

49JOther functionsChanging the video (colour) systemIf you playback recordings made on other video recorders or you want to record from externalsource

50Child lockYou can prevent unauthorised use of your video recorder with this function. When the childlock is active, the buttons on the front of the

51SPECIAL SETTINGSOSD è ON pCLOCK DISPLAY OFFRECORD LINK OFFREPEAT PLAY OFFDIRECT RECORD ON________________________________EXITpMENU STOREpOK4 In the

52Switching the remote control commandIf you use a second video recorder that reacts to the same remote control command (stop, play,record, etc.) as t

53Continuous playbackThis function can be used to play a cassette over and over again. When the end of the cassetteis reached, the video recorder will

54Automatic switchoffIf you haven't used the video recorder for a few minutes in certain modes (e.g.: STOP), it willswitch to standby automatica

55Using your video recorder remote controlwith your TV setWith the enclosed multicode remote control you can control the main functions of your TV set

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

56Selecting the sound channelYou can select the desired sound channel during playback or while receiving TV channels via thevideo recorder. This allow

57KSuppressing interferenceOptimising the modulatorIn some reception locations it is possible that a TV channel will be sent on the same or similarfre

586 Confirm with OK .'STORED' will appear briefly on the screen.Optimising the modulator is now complete.Switching the modulator on / offIf

59LBefore you call an engineerIf, contrary to expectation, you have any problems using this video recorder, it may be caused bythe following reasons.

60PROBLEM SOLUTIONPoor picture qualitywhen you play acassette:bYour TV set is not properly adjusted.bThe cassette is badly worn or of poor quality: us

3Welcome to the large family of owners of PHILIPS VHS video recorders.Thank you for buying a VR620/58 .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