User manual PHILIPS VR237

[. . . ] Page 7 Connecting to a TV set with a scart socket . Page 7 Connecting to a TV set without a scart socket . Page 9 Setting TV channels, date and time for the first time . Page 10 Searching for TV channels manually . [. . . ] Its dimensions match those of a normal VHS cassette. The adapter is recognised and treated by the set as a VHS cassette. FOR EXPERTS ENGLISH STILL PICTURE / SLOW MOTION / COMMERCIAL SKIP 22 7 Removing picture interference Optimizing tracking 1 During playback, hold down the button ;P+ until the display shows TRAC What is tracking?Tracking is the name given to the process of optimizing picture and sound playback. During this process the speed of the tape is adjusted in such a way that all kinds of interference are removed or (in the case of old VHS cassettes) minimized. v TRAC PARDON? 2 3 Hold down the button =P- or ;P+ until the playback quality is at its best Wait a few seconds until the message TRAC disappears from the display Tracking adjustment is retained The adjustments made are stored until the cassette is removed. After that, the standard tracking adjustment is restored. TIP Optimizing still picture 1 When still picture is activated hold down the button =P- or ;P+ until the optimal picture quality is obtained. The display will show JITT 8 I cant get optimal quality 4 When using rental cassettes or older tapes, it may not be possible to get rid of all interference completely PROBLEM v JITT 2 Wait a few seconds until the message JITT disappears from the display The setting is retained The adjustments made are stored until the cassette is removed. Then the still picture standard setting is restored. TIP ENGLISH 23 OPTIMIZING TRACKING / STILL PICTURE 8 Manual recording Starting and stopping of recording manually 1 Switch on the TV set and - if necessary - select the programme number set for video recorder operation Insert a cassette without erase protection What is erase protection?VHS cassettes can be protected from over-recording by breaking off a thin strip of plastic (arrow). This erase protection can be overridden by sticking one or more strips of adhesive tape tightly over the gap which has been created. 2 ä PARDON? 3 Use the buttons =P- or ;P+ to select the programme number, under which your video recorder has stored the desired TV channel 8 I cant find the TV channels from my satellite receiver 8 I want to record from an additional device 4 Signals from additional devices - such as a camcorder, other video recorder, PCs, etc. - are received via the scart socket of the video recorder. If necessary, you should refer to the instructions for your satellite receiver for assistance SWITCH OF THE VIDEO RECORDER WITH THE STANDBY/ON BUTTON m !IF YOU DONT DO THIS , THE SET WILL NOT RECORD . When automatic recording has been activated by a satellite receiver, x will will light up in the display 3 4 5 SPECIAL SETTINGS OSD CLOCK DISPLAY COUNTER SAT RECORDING REPEAT PLAY DIRECT RECORD EXITPMENU ON OFF QT. LEFTP OFF OFF OFF OK 6 7 8 ENGLISH 27 RECORDING AUTOMATICALLY FROM A SATELLITE RECEIVER Activate / deactivate direct recording 1 2 MAIN MENU CLOCK AUTO INSTALL MANUAL SEARCH TV CHANNEL ALLOC. RECORD SPEED AUTO STANDBY TV SYSTEM SPECIAL SETTINGS EXITPMENU OK Press the MENU button on the remote control. The on-screen menu appears Use = P- or ; P+ to select the option SPECIAL SETTINGS and confirm with OK Use =P- or ;P+ to select the option DIRECT RECORD What is Direct Record?The Direct Record function means you can record in seconds when the video recorder is switched off. When the record button is pressed, the video recorder automatically recognises which TV channel has been selected on the TV set and starts to record the corresponding programme. The TV set and video recorder are connected with a scart cable!The TV set supports the Easylink function. The Direct Record function has been activated in the on-screen menu. There is a cassette ready for recording in the machine! 3 PARDON? 4 Use P or Q to select the setting ON, to enable direct recordings, or OFF, to deactivate this function. 8 I cannot select ON or OFF 4 If, in the option DIRECT RECORD the comment N. ACT. appears, your TV set unfortunately does not support the Easylink function. [. . . ] Please change the setting of only one video recorder!The factory setting of the video recorder is VCR 1. TIP 3 Confirm with OK. The screen will show RESPONDS TO VCR 2 or RESPONDS TO VCR 1. The on-screen menu disappears The adjustment of the remote control is complete 8 My on-screen menu does not disappear 4 The video recorder does not recognise the change of remote control codes. [. . . ]