Philips 686 - Manual (Page 3)

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 remove the top cover as there is a risk of an electrical
shock!
• 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
operational. 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.
• VIDEOPlus+ and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Develop-
ment Corporation. The VIDEOPlus+ system is manufactured
under licence from Gemstar Development Corporation.
Contents Page
1. INSTALLATION 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting VCR with scart cable 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting VCR without scart cable 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the modulator frequency 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic adjustment of modulator frequency 3 . . . . . . . .
Switching off the modulator 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Important notes for operation 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Saving energy 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting additional equipment 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency interrupt 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
User guide 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Autoinstall 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting the clock 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FOLLOW TV 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual Channel Number Allocation 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Monitor function 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Allocating a decoder 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Picture scanning 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instant View 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
NTSC-Playback 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Still picture/Slow motion 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tape position/Index search 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Continuous playback 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Eliminating picture interference 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tracking 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3. RECORDING FUNCTIONS 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Long play function 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Some general notes for recording 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recording from external sources 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OTR - Recording 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stereo reception 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Auto-assembling 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Direct Record 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PDC / VPS 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Programming with ’VIDEOPlus+’ 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Programming recordings manually 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Clear a TIMER block 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Important programming notes 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4. SPECIAL FEATURES 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tuner mode 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sound track selection 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Externally controlled recording 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remote control of TV sets 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Child lock 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
On Screen Display (OSD) 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Channel number or frequency display 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual channel search 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before you call an engineer 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PHILIPS VR 686
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