6 head HiFi VCR

Turbo Drive with Tape Position Indicator Digital Studio Picture Control Digital Set Top Box Control Turbo Timer with Net Name Detection Smart Picture Front A/V

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Product information
Reception - Installation Tuner: Hyperband, UHF,VHF Tuning - presets: PLL, CH entry, 99 presets Tuning/Install Features: Auto Tuning, Manual Store, Plug & Play,Welcome Screen TV Related Functions: 16:9 (pin 8), Analogue Direct Record, Analogue Follow TV Time/Date Download: PDC (Time/Date),Text (Time) User Interface Record Speed: Long Play, Standard Play Record Speed Selection: Auto LP, Per Menu Picture Improvement System: Digital Studio Picture Control, SMART Picture Audio Recording Level: Automatic Archiving System: Tape List Special Features: Auto Standby On/Off, Child Lock, Display On/Off Remote Control Unit Remote Control - Type Number: RT128/111 Remote Control - Codes: VCR1,VCR2,TV-Multicode Connectors Rear EXT1: Black, Euro CVBS in/out EXT2: Black, Euro Decoder, RGB loop through Rear Audio Connector: Cinch Stereo Out Terrestrial Antenna In/Out: 75 Ohms (IECtype) Mains Connector: Standard (IECtype) Connectors Front Front A/V Connectors: Cinch CVBS In, Cinch Stereo In Tape Deck Number of Video / FM Audio / Flying Erase Heads: 4 / 2 / 0 Play: +1, -1, Repeat Additional Playback Features: Perfect Still, Multiple Search Speed, Multiple Slow Motion Speed Index Related Functions: Blank Tape Search, Next/Prev. index search Head Cleaning Mode: Automatic Tape Length Recognition: Automatic Tape Counter: Linear Relative (h.m.s),Time Left (h.m.),Tape Position Indicator Winding / Rewinding Time (E180): 100 sec. Automatic Functions at Tape End: Rewind after Play, Eject after Record Programming Number of Events: 6/month Record Control & Transmitter Identification: Net-name detection, PDC,VPS Programming System: Showview, ShowView Mapping, Daily/Weekly, Programming by Net-Name Special Timer Programming: Turbo Timer Record Link: SCART 2 General Voltage: 198-264 V Frequency: 50Hz Backup Presets: 1yr Backup Clock - Calendar - Timer Event: 3hrs Power Consumption Play / Std-By / Low Power Std-By in W: 16 / 4.4 / <4 Set Size - W x D x H in mm: 435 x 260 x 93 Packaging - W x D x H in mm: 553 x 382 x 180 Weight Including / Excluding package in kg: 5.5 / 3.6 Equipment Supplied: Antenna, Mains cord, Batteries, SCART Cable

Product Highlights

Tape List PhilipsTape List offers a convenient and easy to use tape content information system for your most frequently used tapes (up to 9). You can use any tape, even those with existing recordings.To browse through the content of your most frequently used tapes, simply press the Tape List button on the remote control.The complete tape content overview will be shown on the TV screen. And you have immediate access to any recording just by selecting the desired recording (from the information displayed on your TV screen). On top of that you can edit the titles whenever you want to.
Digital Studio Picture Control Digital Studio Picture Control keeps checking the quality of your videotapes and reproduces the best possible picture performance. Philips Digital Studio Picture Control optimises the playback quality. It measures the characteristics of the tape, adapts the resolution and reduces the picture noise. Turbo Timer with Net Name Detection Is Timer Programming complicated? No! Is Timer Programming time consuming? No! Just press the Turbo Timer button on the remote control, select the TV channel you want to record (directly by its name), set the start and the end time.Thats it. All it takes is only a few seconds. Record Link Your satellite receiver is equipped with a Timer function? Connect both your VCR and the satellite receiver with a SCART cable and make use of the Record Link function. You just have to activate it and switch your VCR to std-by. As soon as the satellite receiver gets active, the VCR switches on and is set in the record mode. At the end of the recording it returns automatically to Stand-by. SMART Picture With this unique feature, you are now able to optimise the sharpness and colour, in playback, to your own preference. Multibrand TV Remote Control Should we say it? Our remote-controls can communicate with more than 190 different brands of TVs.

TV Systems Off Air

Sound Systems Modulator Modulator Features Frequency Adj. Range Preadj. modulation frequency Record / Playback Standard Set-top Box Control OSD Menu Language
VR720/58 PAL B/G PAL D/K SECAM B/G SECAM D/K German Stereo, Mono, NICAM Pal GK (switchable) Electr. On/Off switch, Manual Frequency Adjustment Ch 21 - Ch 55 591.25 MHz (Ch 36) MESECAM, PAL Cech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian Cyrillic, Slovak, Spanish, Swedish
VR720/39 PAL B/G PAL I SECAM B/G SECAM L/L German Stereo, Mono, NICAM Splitter MESECAM, PAL, SECAM IR Digital Set-Top-Box Control Cech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian Cyrillic, Slovak, Spanish, Swedish

VR720/16 PAL B/G

VR720/07 PAL I

VR720/02 PAL B/G

German Stereo, Mono, NICAM Pal G Electr. On/Off switch, Manual Frequency Adjustment Ch 21 - Ch 55 591.25 MHz (Ch 36) PAL Cech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian Cyrillic, Slovak, Spanish, Swedish
German Stereo, Mono, NICAM Pal I Electr. On/Off switch, Manual Frequency Adjustment Ch 21 - Ch 55 591.25 MHz (Ch 36) PAL IR Digital Set-Top-Box Control English
German Stereo, Mono Pal G Electr. On/Off switch, Manual Frequency Adjustment Ch 21 - Ch 55 591.25 MHz (Ch 36) PAL IR Digital Set-Top-Box Control Cech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian Cyrillic, Slovak, Spanish, Swedish
Subject to modification without notice
Show View and Video+ are registered Trademarks of Gemstar Development Cooperation.

Table of contents AIntroduction.
Dear Philips customer,... Specifications.... Supplied accessories... Important notes regarding operation... Special functions of your new video recorder.. Important information for customers in Great Britain..
GEliminating picture interference. HManual recording.
Optimising tracking... 30 Optimising still picture.... 30
BConnecting the video recorder..
Preparing the remote control for operation.. 8 Connecting your video recorder to the TV set.. 8 Connecting with a scart cable... 9 Connecting without a scart cable... 10 Connecting additional devices... 11
General information... Recording without automatic switch-off... Recording with automatic switch-off (OTR One-Touch-Recording). Preventing accidental erasing of cassettes.. Lining up recordings (assemble cut)... Selecting the recording speed (SP or LP).. Automatic controlled recording from a satellite receiver (RECORD LINK).... 'Direct Record'.... Switching 'Direct Record' on or off...
CInstalling your video recording.
Initial installation... Decoder allocation... Manual TV channel search... Using the satellite receiver... Sorting TV channels automatically (Follow TV).. Automatic TV channel search (Autoinstall).. Monitor function.... Sorting and clearing TV channels manually.. Setting the time and date...
IIR Sat control.. JProgramming a recording
Connecting the satellite control... 37 Preparing the satellite control... 37 IR-CODE table... 38

(TIMER)... 39

DImportant notes for operation. ETape List..
Navigation in the screen menu.. 20
General information... Programming a recording (with 'VIDEO Plus+ Deluxe').. Problems and solutions for programmed recordings.. Programming a recording (without VIDEO Plus+ Deluxe). Problem solving for programmed recordings.. Programming a recording with 'TURBO TIMER'. Problems and solutions for programmed recordings.. How to check, change or delete a programmed recording (TIMER).
General information... Adding a cassette to the Tape List... Editing recording titles.... Searching for a title in the Tape List... Removing a title from the Tape List...

KOther functions..

FPlayback..
Playing cassettes.... Playing back NTSC cassettes... Displaying current tape position... Searching for a tape position with picture (scanning).. Still picture / slow motion... Searching for tape position without picture (forward wind and rewind).... Instant View.... Automatic search for a tape position (index search).. Automatic search for a blank space on the tape.. Selecting picture settings (SMART PICTURE)...
Changing the video (colour) system... Child lock.... Switching the on-screen display (OSD) off or on.. Switch off the clock display... Switching the remote control command.. Continuous playback... Automatic switch-off... Using your video recorder remote control with your TV set. Selecting the sound channel...
LSuppressing interference.

I hope you have lots of fun with your new device
P.S. If you have questions or if problems come up during operation, please see the helpful information in the chapter 'Before you call an engineer'. If this doesn't help you to resolve the problem, please call the customer support service for your country. The corresponding telephone numbers and e-mail addresses can be found on the last page of this instruction manual.
Welcome to the large family of owners of PHILIPS VHS video recorders. Thank you for buying a VR720/07. Please take the time to read this operating manual before using your video recorder. It contains important information and notes regarding operation. The video recorder should not be turned on immediately after transportation from a cold to a hot area or vice versa, or in conditions of extreme humidity. Wait at least three hours after transporting the device. The video recorder needs this time in order to become acclimatised to its new environment (temperature, air humidity, etc.). Your Philips team hopes that you will enjoy using your new video recorder. This video recorder is used for the recording and playback of VHS video cassettes. Cassettes with the VHS-C label (VHS cassettes for camcorders) may only be used with a suitable adapter.
This product complies with the requirements of Directive 73/23/EEC +89/336/EEC +93/68 EEC.

Specifications

Voltage: 220-240V/50Hz Energy consumption : 16W Energy consumption (Standby): less than 4W (clock display switched off) Rewind time: approx. 100 seconds (cassette E-180)
Dimensions in cm (B/H/T): 38.0/9.3/26.0 Number of video heads : 4 Number of video heads (HIFI): 2 Recording/playback time: 4 hours (SP) (cassette E-240) 8 hours (LP) (cassette E-240)

Supplied accessories

Operating instructions Remote control and batteries Antenna cable Power cable Quick install guide Scart cable (Euro AV cable) IR Sat control with connecting cable
Important notes regarding operation
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. Please leave all maintenance work for qualified personnel. As soon as the video recorder is connected to the power supply, there are some components that are in constant operation. To switch off the video recorder completely you must disconnect it from the power supply.
These operating instructions have been printed on non-polluting paper. Deposit old batteries at the appropriate 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 device contains many materials that can be recycled. Please enquire about the possibilities for recycling your old device.

Switch on your TV set and select the programme number used for video playback on your TV set (see your TV's operating instructions).
Which programme number is used for video recorder operation? To ensure the stability of the television picture during cassette playback (prevention of waves or streaks), special programme numbers have been set aside on the TV for the use of video recorders. This is usually the highest possible programme number, e.g. '12', '16', '99' or even programme number '0'. For more information, please see your TV's operating instructions.
Select this programme number and manually start the TV's channel search as if you wanted to save a new TV channel until the 'test image' appears.
a I do not see a 'test screen' b Check the cable connections. b The video recorder 'transmits' on the 583MHz frequency (channel 35) Repeat the channel search on your TV set.
Save this programme number setting on your TV set for video recorder operation.
Programme number for video recorder operation You have now saved a programme number for use by your video recorder as you would a regular TV channel. This programme number must now be used in future for video recorder playback ('video recorder' TV channel).
You can find more details in chapter 'Initial Installation'.
Connecting additional devices
You can connect additional devices such as decoders, satellite receivers, camcorders, etc. to the socket EXT.2 AV. 2. Two audio sockets AUDIO OUT L R are located on the back of the video recorder (audio signal output left/right). These can be used to connect stereo systems.
Installing your video recording

Initial installation

This chapter shows you how to start the initial installation. The video recorder automatically seeks out and stores all available TV channels.
'Aim' correctly In the following sections, you require the remote control for the first time. When using, always aim the front of the remote control at the video recorder and not at the TV set. Connecting additional devices After you have connected additional devices (satellite receiver, etc.) through the aerial cable, switch them on. The automatic channel search will recognise them and save them.

Manual TV channel search

In some cases it could occur that all of the TV channels were not found and saved during the initial installation. In this case, the missing or coded TV channels must be searched for and stored manually.
Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for the video recorder. Press MENU on the remote control. The main menu will appear. Select line 'MANUAL SEARCH' using P r= or ;qP and confirm with OK.
Select line 'PROGRAMME NUMBER' using P r= or ;qP. Using Q or P , select the desired programme number that you want to use for the TV channel, e.g. 'P01'. In line 'S-CHANNEL', select the desired display using P.
What is hidden behind the settings? 'NO': Display/Entry of channels 'YES': Display/Entry of special channels
What is a special channel? TV channels are transmitted in certain pre-defined frequency ranges. These ranges are divided into channels. A specific frequency/channel is assigned to each TV station. Certain frequency ranges are specified as special channels (hyperband channels).
In line 'CHANNEL NUMBER', enter the channel of the desired TV station using the number buttons 0-9.
a I don't know the channels for my TV stations b In this case, press P in line 'CHANNEL NUMBER' to start the automatic channel search. A changing channel number will appear on the TV screen. Continue the automatic search until you have found the desired TV channel.
What is NICAM? NICAM is a digital sound transmission system. Using NICAM, you can transmit either 1 stereo channel or 2 separate mono channels. However, if you experience poor reception resulting in sound disruptions, you can turn off NICAM. In line 'NICAM', select 'OFF' using Q or P.
Save the TV channel with OK. 'STORED' will briefly appear on the TV screen. To search for other TV channels, begin again at step 3. To end, press MENU.
Using the satellite receiver
TV channels from a satellite receiver (connected to the scart socket EXT.2 AV. 2 ) are received on the video recorder on programme number 'E2'. To do this, select programme number 'E1' with 0 on the remote control and then select programme number 'E2' with P r=. You should select the TV channels to be received by the satellite receiver directly on the receiver itself.
Sorting TV channels automatically (Follow TV)
When the automatic channel search function is activated, the TV channels are saved in a specific order. This may vary from the order of TV channels on the TV set. This function changes the order of TV channels saved in the video recorder to match that of the TV set. This only works if the video recorder (socket EXT.1 AV. 1 ) and the TV set are connected with a scart cable. 1

Editing recording titles

In the Tape List, all recordings longer than 10 minutes are displayed with cassette number, recording title and length of recording. The TV channel, time and date are saved as a title. The title of this recording can only be changed after the recording has been completed. To do this, the corresponding cassette does not have to be in the video recorder. In the following, you will read how to customise the titles to your wishes.
TAPE LIST CASS. TITLE 1 LENGTH 061 MIN 065 MIN MIN
RECORDING RECORDING RECORDING
Press TAPE LIST on the remote control. An overview of all saved titles/cassettes from the Tape List appears on the screen.
a I can see the message 'TAPE LIST- MEMORY EMPTY' b There are no recordings saved in the Tape List. Therefore, it is not possible to add or change a title.
________________________________ EXITpMENU EDITp p FINDpOK
Using ;qP or P r= select the title to be edited and confirm with P. Using P or Q select the position where the letter/number/symbol is to be changed or re-entered. Change the desired symbol using ;qP or P r=.
Deleting symbols To delete all symbols of a recording title, press CLEAR (CL) at a symbol position.
Repeat step 3 and step 4 until you have made the desired changes. Save the new title with OK. If you want to change more titles, repeat step 3 through step 7. To end, press TAPE LIST.
Searching for a title in the Tape List
This function can be used to quickly and easily find and play back a recording saved in the Tape List. The video recorder automatically rewinds to the beginning of the selected recording and automatically starts playback. 1 Press TAPE LIST on the remote control.
An overview of all recordings saved in Tape List appears on the screen.
What do the displays on the screen mean? 'CASS.' = Cassette number 'TITLE' = Title (TV channel, time, date) 'LENGTH' = Length of the recording
Select the title that you want to play back with P r= or ;qP.
a I see the message 'INSERT CASSETTE X' on the screen b The selected recording is located on the Tape List cassette with the displayed cassette number. Please insert the corresponding cassette. After a brief check, the video recorder will rewind to the beginning of the selected recording and start playback. a I want to cancel the search b If you want to cancel the search, press MENU.

Use ;qP or P r= to select the programme number you want to record, for example, 'P01'. This will appear on the display:
Station name If a TV station transmits a station name, it will be shown in the display. Programme numbers 'E1' 'E2' This programme number is provided for recording from external sources (via the scart socket EXT.1 AV. 1 , EXT.2 AV. 2 ). Programme number 'E3' This programme number is used for recording from the audio and video front sockets.
To start recording, press RECORD/OTR n on the remote control or RECORD n on the video recorder. This will, for example, appear in the display:
Displaying tape position Using OK you can show the tape position in the display.
Stop recording with STOP h.
Recording with automatic switch off (OTR One Touch Recording)
Use ;qP or P r= to select the programme number you want to record. Press RECORD/OTR n on the remote control. Each time you press RECORD/OTR n you will add 30 minutes to the recording time.
How can I clear the recording time just setted? To delete an entry, press CLEAR (CL) while the display shows the recording time.
Preventing accidental erasing of cassettes
All cassettes (except for rental and store cassettes) have a security tab on the back of the cassette (see arrow). To prevent recording over important recordings (erasing), you can remove this security tab or slide it to the left. If you later decide to record on a protected cassette, simply cover the hole with adhesive tape or slide the tab to the right.
Lining up recordings (assemble cut)
When you add a further recording to a cassette, which already has a recording on it, a short blank (flicker) can appear between the old and the new recording or the picture itself can flicker. To help reduce these from occurring, proceed as follows: 5
Find the tape position of the old recording where you want to insert the new recording. Look at the last minute of the old recording (playback). Press STOP h on the remote control at the tape position where the new recording is to go. 9 ' will appear on the display. Now start recording as usual by pressing RECORD/OTR n on the remote control. Stop recording with STOP h.
Selecting the recording speed (SP or LP)
You can reduce the recording speed by half. This makes it possible to record, for example, eight-hours instead of four-hours on an 'E240' (four-hour) cassette. For playback, the correct recording speed will automatically be selected. 3 4

Connecting the satellite control
1 Connect the satellite control to the socket IR-SAT on the back of the video recorder.
Position the satellite control on the Set Top Box so that the signal window on the bottom of the satellite control protrudes beyond the edge of the Set Top Box. This allows the control signal (IR signal) to be transmitted and received by the Set Top Box without interference.
Preparing the satellite control
1 Switch on the Set Top Box and select programme number 1 on your Set Top Box. Switch on your TV set and select the programme number that you have chosen for video playback. Press the MENU button on the video recorder remote control. The main menu is displayed. Select the line 'SPECIAL SETTINGS' with P r= or ;qP and confirm with OK.
Select line 'SAT. IR-CODE NR.' with P r= or ;qP. Enter the IR-code number that corresponds to your Set Top Box, using the number buttons 0-9 on the remote control. A list of all available IR-code numbers is printed in the back of this section.
After you have entered the last number, the Set Top Box will automatically switch to programme number 12.
a My Set Top Box does not switch to programme number 12 b Please check that you entered the correct code number. Repeat step 6. b Also try other code numbers. b Please make sure that the IR electronic eye on the Set Top Box is not blocked. b You may wish to reposition the IR Sat control (repeat steps 1 and 6 ).
Confirm the correct code number with OK. Affix the satellite control to the Set Top Box using the adhesive strip on the bottom of the satellite control. To end, press the MENU button.
The satellite control has now been successfully installed. Further information regarding the use of the satellite control for programmed recordings is included in chapter 'Programming a recording (TIMER)'.

IR CODE table

Set Top Box AMSTRAD DRX 100 Sky Digibox ASTON Xena 1500 CANAL+ Canalsatellite ECHOSTAR D-2500-IP GRUNDIG Digibox GDS200/1 HUMAXF1-AVCI NOKIA D-Box NOKIA 9200S NOKIA 9850T PACE DTR730-IM PACE BSKYB 2200 PANASONIC TU-DSB30 PHILIPS DTX 6371 SAGEM ISD 3100 SAGEM ISD 3200 TPS Thomson TPS Sagem XCOM CDTV 2000 XCOM CDTV 350 Provider Sky Canal+ Canal+ Free-to-Air Sky Free-to-Air Premiere World Free-to-Air On Digital On Digital Sky Sky On Digital TPS TPS TPS TPS TPS TPS Country UK FR FR D, FR, UK UK D, FR, UK D FR, UK UK UK UK UK UK FR FR FR FR FR FR code number 5, 9

The proper function of the satellite control can only be guaranteed for the listed combinations of Set Top Boxes and providers in the respective countries. Other combinations could influence the switching of the programme numbers or may not function properly. Modifications of the technical specifications of the Set Top Boxes can cause the satellite control to malfunction.
Programming a recording (TIMER)
Use programming a recording (TIMER) to automatically start and stop a recording at a later date. The video recorder will switch to the right programme number and begin recording at the correct time. With this video recorder, you can pre-programme up to six recordings within a period of one month. To make a programmed recording, your video recorder needs to know: * the date you want to make the recording * the programme number of the TV channel * the start and stop time of the recording This information is saved in a 'TIMER block'.
What is 'VPS/PDC'? 'VPS' (Video Programming System)/ 'PDC'(Programme Delivery Control) are used to control the start and duration of TV channel recordings. If a TV programme starts earlier or ends later, the video recorder will then turn on and off and the correct time. What do I need to know about 'VPS/PDC'? You must enter the start time exactly to the minute. If you want to programme a time that is different from the VPS or PDC time, you must switch off VPS or PDC. Only one TV program of a TV channel can be controlled using 'VPS/PDC' at a time. If you want to record two or more TV programmes on a TV channel using 'VPS/PDC', you will need to programme these as two separate recordings.
Programming a recording (with 'VIDEO Plus+ Deluxe')
Thanks to this programming system, you no longer need to tediously enter the date, programme number, start and end time. All the information needed for programming is contained in the PlusCode-programming number. This 9-digit PlusCode number is found in every TV listings magazine.
Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for the video recorder. Press TIMER k on the remote control. Enter the entire PlusCode number. This number is up to 9 digits long and can be found next to the start time of the TV programme in your TV listings magazine. e.g. 5-234-89 or 5.Enter 523489 for the PlusCode programming number. If you make a mistake, you can clear your instructions with CLEAR (CL).
VIDEO PLUS+ PLUSCODE NUMBER 53124---REP. ONCE p
Selecting onetime/daily/weekly recordings Using SELECT , select from the following options: 'ONCE': Recording once 'MO-FR': Repeated daily recordings (Monday to Friday) 'WEEK.': Repeated weekly recordings (every week on the same day)
________________________________ REP.pSELECT STOREpOK TIMER LISTpTIMER

SOLUTION

bWhile a programmed recording is being made, you cannot operate your video recorder manually.
If you want to cancel the programmed recording, press STANDBY/ON m.
bThe video recorder was switched on several minutes before the start of a programmed recording.
Switch off the video recorder with STANDBY/ON m. A programmed recording (timer) will only function if the video recorder is switched off.
bThe end of the tape was reached during recording.
bNo cassette was inserted. Insert a cassette and switch off the video recorder using

STANDBY/ON m.

bA cassette was inserted with the security tab removed. Undo the erase protection (chapter
'Manual Recording', section 'Preventing accidental erasing of cassettes') or insert a different cassette.
bIf this error message appears after pressing TIMER k , then all TIMER blocks are already
programmed. No more recordings can be programmed. If you want to clear a programmed recording (TIMER block), select it with ;qP or P r= and then press CLEAR (CL).
Programming a recording (without VIDEO Plus+ Deluxe)
1 Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for the video recorder. Press TIMER k on the remote control twice. A free TIMER block will be highlighted. Press TIMER k. The information will appear on the screen.
With TIMER k , P or Q you can select 'DATE' (date), 'PROG.' (programme number), 'START' (start time) and 'END' (end time). Enter or change your information with ;qP or P r= , or with the number buttons 0-9 on the remote control.
Selecting onetime/daily/weekly recordings In 'DATE' use SELECT to select from the following options: 'ONCE': Recording once 'MO-FR': Repeated daily recordings from Monday to Friday 'WEEK.': Repeated weekly recordings (every week on the same day)
Programme numbers of the 'E1' and 'E2' scart socket You can also programme recordings from external sources via scart socket EXT.1 AV. 1 ('E1') or EXT.2 AV. 2 ('E2').
Controlling the digital satellite receiver (Set Top Box) In 'PROG.' use the button SELECT to switch to the input for a TV channel from the satellite receiver. The following may appear on the screen: 'S---'. Now, using the number buttons 0-9 on the remote control, enter the satellite programme number for the TV channel you wish to programme. Warning! In order to utilize this function, the IR satellite control must be installed according to the instructions in chapter 'IR satellite control'.
'Switching on 'VPS/PDC' in the 'START' input field Select the 'START' input field using TIMER k. Using SELECT switch on 'VPS/PDC' (']' lights up). If you press SELECT again, you will switch 'VPS/PDC' off (']' goes out). Attention: If you have programmed a TV channel from the satellite receiver, you cannot use 'VPS/PDC' for this programme.

Using 'Tape List'

To save a recording in the 'Tape List' or to use a 'Tape List' cassette, enter the cassette number using the number buttons 0-9 on the remote control. The cassette is being checked. You can find more information on the 'Tape List' in the chapter 'Tape List'. If you don't use the Tape List, interrupt with STOP h.
Problem solving for programmed recordings
The video recorder does not react 'SWITCH TO STANDBY- TIMER RECORDING' flashes on the TV screen A cassette was automatically ejected during recording Error message: 'NO CASSETTE' ' k ' will flash in the video recorder display The 'PROTECTED CASSETTE' error message appears briefly on the screen then the cassette is ejected Error message: 'ALL TIMERS OCCUPIED' The 'DATA ERROR' message appears on the screen
programmed. No more recordings can be programmed. If you want to clear or check a programmed recording (TIMER block), select it with ;qP or P r=.
bThe data for the recording could not be transferred. Please check date, start time and end time
of the programmed recording.
Programming a recording with 'TURBO TIMER'
With this function, programming a recording that takes place within the next 24 hours, will be quick and easy. The following pre-set information will appear in the display when you programme a recording using 'TURBO TIMER'. Programme number = the programme number currently selected (TV channel) Start time = current time End time = current time +2 hours
Press TURBO TIMER on the remote control. The current set programme number will appear in the display, for instance, 'PROG. 01'. If required, you can change this using ;qP or P r=.
a 'CLK' will flash in the video recorder display b This display means that the video recorder clock is not set correctly. Please read the section 'Setting the time and date' in chapter 'Installing your video recorder'
Controlling the satellite receiver (IR Sat control) Using SELECT , you can change the input for a satellite TV channel. 'S---' will appear in the display. Enter the programme number for the satellite TV channel using the number buttons 0-9 on the remote control. Attention: For this to work, the IR Sat control must be installed correctly (chapter 'IR Sat control').
Press TURBO TIMER. The current time (= start time) will appear in the display, for instance, 'START 20:00'. If required, you can change this using ;qP or P r=.

Suppressing interference

Optimising the modulator
In some reception locations it is possible that a TV channel will be sent on the same or similar frequency as the video recorder. Result: As soon as the video recorder is switched on, the reception quality for this or several other TV channels will decreased. The following steps will show you how to change the pre-set 'transmission' (modulator) frequency on the video recorder.
What is a modulator? This electronic component in the video recorder allows the device to transmit audio and video signals via the aerial cable. These signals can be received TV set just like TV channels. What is an modulator frequency? This frequency or channel indicates the frequency or channel on which the audio or video signal is transmitted.
Switch on the TV set. Select the programme number used for video recorder playback (see TV operating instructions). Press STOP/EJECT ? to eject any cassette that might be in the device.
Hold the STOP h button on the remote control. In addition press the STOP/EJECT ? button on the video recorder until the pre-set modulator frequency e.g. 'M583' (583MHz or UHF channel 35) appears in the display. The video recorder will now transmit a test image on UHF channel 35/Frequency 583MHz.
OPTIMIZE MODULATOR OPTIMIZE FREQUENCY MODULATOR 583 ON p
Select line 'OPTIMIZE FREQUENCY' using ;qP or P r=. Enter the new modulator frequency with the number buttons 0-9.
Can the modulator frequency be changed automatically? Pressing P starts the automatic channel search. When the video recorder finds a 'free' channel (not used be a TV channel), the frequency of this channel will be shown in the display.
Tune in the TV set to the new modulator frequency (channel 21 - 69) shown in the video recorder display. Confirm with OK. 'STORED' will appear briefly on the screen.
Optimising the modulator is now complete.
Switching the modulator on / off
If you cannot clear picture or sound interference despite optimisation, you can switch off the built-in modulator. Warning: this is only possible if you have connected the video recorder to the TV set with a scart cable. Without a scart cable you will not receive a picture from the video recorder on the TV set when the modulator is switched off. 1
Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for the video recorder. Press STOP/EJECT ? to eject any cassette that might be in the device. Hold the STOP h button on the remote control. In addition press the STOP/EJECT ? button on the video recorder until the pre-set modulator frequency e.g. 'M583' (583MHz or UHF channel 35) appears in the display.
Select the line 'MODULATOR' on the TV screen or 'MOD+' in the display with ;qP or P r=. Select 'OFF' on the TV screen with Q or in the display 'MOD-' (modulator off).
How can I switch the modulator back on? In the display, select 'MOD+' (modulator on) with Q.

Before you call an engineer
If, contrary to expectation, you have any problems using this video recorder, it may be caused by the following reasons. You will find the phone number in the enclosed guarantee leaflet. The telephone numbers can be found on the back of this instruction manual. Have the model number (MODEL NO) and the production number (PROD.NO.) of your video recorder ready.
HOTLINE telephone numbers
The telephone numbers for after-sales service (HOTLINE) are also saved in your video recorder. To call them up, proceed as follows: 1
Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for the video recorder. Press MENU. The main menu appears. Press CLEAR (CL). The after-sales service telephone numbers will appear on the screen. Using OK , you can select more telephone numbers. To end, press MENU.
Your video recorder does not respond to any button being pressed:
bThere is no power supply: check the power supply. bA programmed recording is currently being made: if desired, cancel the programmed recording

with STANDBY/ON m.

bChild lock active: switch the child lock off. bThere is a technical problem: disconnect from the mains power supply for 30 seconds, then
connect again. If this doesn't help, you could reset your video recorder to the default factory settings.

bAttention:

Resetting devices to default factory settings Cassette is jammed in the video recorder: Remote control does not work:
All the information stored (TV channels, time and date, TIMER) will be cleared. 1. Disconnect from the mains power supply. 2. Press and hold the STANDBY/ON m button on the device and reconnect to the mains power supply. 3. Release the button when 'OSD' appears in the video recorder display.
bDon't use force. Pull out the mains plug for a moment. bRemote control not pointed toward the video recorder: point it at the video recorder. bThere is a technical problem: Take out the batteries, wait for 10 seconds and place them back. bBatteries have run out: change the batteries. bYou have given the wrong remote control command: read 'Switching remote control command' in
chapter 'Additional functions'.
No picture when you play a cassette: Poor picture quality when you play a cassette:
bThere is no recording on the cassette: change the cassette. bYou have selected the wrong programme number on the TV for playing cassette: on the TV,
select the correct programme number for the video recorder.