Philips VR675CG - Manual (Page 3)

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Congratulations on the purchase of one of the most sophisti-
cated and simple-to-use video recorders (VCR) on the market.
With this VCR you can record and play VHS-standard
cassettes.
Please take the time to read this operating manual before
using your video recorder.
Safety instructions and other notes
• Danger: High voltage! Do not open the set. The video recorder
does not contain any components that can be repaired by the
customer. When the appliance is connected to the power
supply there are some components that are constantly oper-
ational. To switch off the video recorder completely you must
disconnect it from the power supply.
• Note that this power pack is designed for a power supply of
220-240V/50Hz.
• Ensure that air can circulate freely through the ventilation slots
on the video recorder.
•
Ensure that no objects or liquids enter the video recorder. If
liquid is spilt into it, disconnect the video recorder immediately
from the power supply and call the After-sales Service for
advice.
• The video recorder should not be used immediately after
transportation from a cold to a hot area or vice versa, or in
conditions of extreme humidity.
After unpacking the video recorder, it should be allowed to
acclimatize for at least three hours before installation.
• These operating instructions have been printed on nonpolluting
paper.
•
Deposit old batteries at the relevant collection points.
• Please make use of the facilities available in your country for
disposing of the packaging of the video recorder in a way that
helps to protect the environment.
• This electronic equipment contains many materials that can be
recycled. Please inquire about the possibilities for recycling
your old set.
• SHOWVIEW is a trademark of Gemstar Development Corpora-
tion. SHOWVIEW is manufactured under licence from Gemstar
Development Corporation.
Contents Page
1. INSTALLATION 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting cables 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Important notes for operation 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting additional equipment 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency interrupt 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
User guide 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic Channel Search 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FOLLOW TV 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual Channel Number Allocation 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Monitor function 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. PLAYBACK 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Picture scanning 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INSTANT VIEW 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
NTSC-Playback 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Still picture/Slow motion 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tape position/Index search 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Eliminating picture interference 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tracking 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3. RECORDING 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Long play function 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Some general notes for recording 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recording from external sources 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OTR - Recording 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stereo reception 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Erase protection 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Auto-assembling 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
VPS 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Programming with ’SHOWVIEW’ 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Programming recordings manually 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Clear a TIMER block 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Important programming notes 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4. SPECIAL FEATURES 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tuner mode 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sound track selection 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing the TV system 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Externally controlled TIMER recording 10 . . . . . . . . . . . .
On Screen Display (OSD) 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting the clock 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Channel number or frequency display 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual channel search 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Allocating a decoder 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Playback via the aerial cable 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the modulator frequency 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switching off the modulator 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The GK switch 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before you call an engineer 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PHILIPS VR 675CG