Philips DVR User Manual

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

6Important information for customers inGreat BritainThis set is fitted with an approved moulded 13 amp plug. To change the fuse in this plug or toatta

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

10Which programme number is used for video recorder operation?To ensure the stability of the television picture during cassette playback(prevention of

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

12Decoder allocationSome TV channels transmit encoded TV signals which can only be viewed with a commerciallypurchased or hired decoder without distur

13Manual 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

14a I don't know the channels for my TV stations b In this case, press SqP in line 'CHANNEL NUMBER' to start theautomatic channel searc

15Automatic TV channel search(Autoinstall)During installation, all available TV channels are searched for and saved. If the channelassignments of your

VCRVR 670B/07VR 670W/07

16Monitor functionYou can switch back and forth between the TV picture and video recorder picture withMONITOR . But this only works when you use a sca

177 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

18Setting the time and dateIf the display shows an incorrect time or '--:--', the time and date must be reset manually.If a TV channel which

19DImportant notes for operationSwitching onYou can switch on the video recorder with the STANDBY/ON m button, the number buttons0-9 or by putting in

20EPlaybackPlaying cassettesYou can use this video recorder to play back recorded VHS video cassettes. You can operatethe video recorder using the rem

214 To eject the cassette, press STOP/EJECT ? on the videorecorder when the video recorder stops the playback (STOP).Automatic switchoff of special f

22a 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

23Searching 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

24Automatic 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,

25FEliminating picture interferenceOptimising trackingThis video recorder has an automatic tracking function. In order for the video heads to optimall

The remote controlMONITOR TV monitor: To switch between TV reception and VCR playbackCHILD LOCK Child lock: To switch child lock on/offSELECT Select:

26GManual recordingGeneral informationUse 'Manual Recording' to make a spontaneous recording (for example, a programme currentlybeing shown)

27Recording 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.

28Selecting 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

29Automatic controlled recording from asatellite receiver (RECORD LINK)This function automatically starts recording on the switched-off video recorder

30HProgramming a recording (TIMER)General informationUse programming a recording (TIMER) to automatically start and stop a recording at a later date.T

31VIDEO PLUS+PLUSCODE NUMBER REP.53124---- èONCE p________________________________REP.pSELECT STOREpOKTIMER LISTpTIMERSelecting onetime/daily/weekly r

32Problems and solutions for programmedrecordingsPROBLEM SOLUTIONThe video recorderwill not operatebWhile a programmed recording is being made, you ca

33Selecting onetime/daily/weekly recordingsIn 'DATE' use SELECT to select from the following options:'ONCE': Recording once'M

34Problem solving for programmedrecordingsPROBLEM SOLUTIONThe video recorderdoes not reactbWhile a programmed recording is being made, you cannot oper

35Programming a recording with'TURBO TIMER'With this function, programming a recording that takes place within the next 24 hours, will bequi

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

36Problems and solutions for programmedrecordingsPROBLEM SOLUTIONThe video recorderdoes not reactbWhile a programmed recording is being made, you cann

37How to check, change or delete aprogrammed recording (TIMER)1 Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number forthe video recorder.2

38IOther functionsChanging the video (colour) systemIf you play back recordings made on a different kind of tape, the automatic video (colour) systems

39Child lockYou can prevent unauthorised use of your video recorder with this function. When the childlock is active, the buttons on the front of the

40Switching the onscreen display (OSD) offor onAlong with the on screen menu, the OSD (On Screen Display) also displays information on thecurrent ope

41Switch off the clock displayTo save energy, you can switch off the clock display on the video recorder. Programmed(TIMER) recordings will still take

42Continuous playbackThis function can be used to play a cassette over and over again. When the end of the cassetteis reached, the video recorder will

43Automatic switchoffIf you haven't used the video recorder for a few minutes in certain modes (e.g.: STOP), it willswitch to standby automatica

44JSuppressing interferenceOptimising the modulatorIn some reception locations it is possible that a TV channel will be sent on the same or similarfre

45Switching the modulator on / offIf you cannot clear picture or sound interference despite optimisation, you can switch off thebuilt-in modulator.War

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

46KBefore you call an engineerIf, contrary to expectation, you have any problems using this video recorder, it may be caused bythe following reasons.Y

47PROBLEM 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 VR670B-670W/07 .Please take the time to read this operati

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