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VR630/07 02.2.6 10:13 AM Page 3 Table of Contents 6. Manual recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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' .
VR630/07 02.2.6 10:13 AM Page 2 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Thank you for buying a Philips video recorder. This video recorder is one of the most sophisticated and easy-to-use video recorders (VCR) on the market. Please take the time to read this operating manual before using your video recorder. It contains important information and notes regarding operation.
VR630/07 02.2.6 10:13 AM Page 4 1. Connecting the video recorder 2. Open the remote control's battery compart- Important for the United Kingdom This apparatus is fitted with an approved moulded 10 Amp plug. To change a fuse in this type of plug proceed as follows: 1.Remove fuse cover and fuse. 1. 2.Fix 2. new fuse which should be a BS1362 3A,ASTA or BSI approved type. 3.Refit the fuse cover. 3.
VR630/07 02.2.6 10:13 AM Page 5 1. Switch off your TV set. 2. Remove the aerial Connecting with a scart cable AERIAL cable plug from your TV set. Insert it into the AERIAL at the back of the video recorder. 3. Insert one end of the supplied aerial cable RF OUT into the RF OUT at the back of the video recorder and the other end into the aerial input socket at the back of the TV set. 4.
VR630/07 02.2.6 10:13 AM Page 6 Then, read the paragraph 'Preparation for use' in the chapter 'Installing your video recorder'. My screen is empty * Many TV sets are switched to the programme number for the scart socket by way of a control signal sent through the scart cable. * If the TV set does not automatically switch to the scart socket programme number, manually change to the corresponding programme number on your TV set (see your TV's operating instructions).
VR630/07 02.2.6 10:13 AM Page 7 2. Important notes for operation Switching on You can switch on the video recorder with the STANDBY/ON y button. Automatic switch-off If the video recorder is not used for several minutes, it switches itself off automatically. This function can be deactivated (e.g. if you want to use the video recorder as a TV receiver). For more information, please read the section 'Automatic switch-off' in chapter 'Other functions'.
VR630/07 02.2.6 10:13 AM Page 8 3. Installing your video recorder 5. When all information is correct, save by Preparation for use This chapter shows you how to prepare the video recorder for use. 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.
VR630/07 02.2.6 10:13 AM Page 9 Manual TV channel search In some cases it can occur that all TV channels are not found and saved during the first installation. In this case, the missing TV channels must be searched for and stored manually. 1. Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for the video recorder. 2. Press MENU . The main menu will appear. 3. Use K B L C to select 'TUNER SET UP'. Then press B 1 . 4. Use K B L C to select 'MANUAL TUNING'. Then press B 1 . 5. Select 'PROG.
VR630/07 02.2.6 10:13 AM Page 10 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. This function changes the order of TV channels saved in the video recorder to match that of the TV. Make sure that the video recorder and the TV are connected by a scart cable. 1. Switch on the TV. If required, select the programme number for the video recorder. 2.
VR630/07 02.2.6 10:13 AM Page 11 Sorting and clearing TV channels manually Setting the clock After you have performed the automatic channel search you may not agree with the sequence in which the individual TV channels have been allocated to the programme positions (programme numbers) of the video recorder. You can use this function to individually sort the TV channels already saved or to delete unwanted TV channels or those with poor reception. 1. Switch on the TV set.
VR630/07 02.2.6 10:13 AM Page 12 Setting the RF out channel 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 decrease. The following steps will show you how to change the pre-set 'transmission' (RF out channel) frequency on the video recorder.
VR630/07 02.2.6 10:13 AM Page 13 4. Tape List [VRQ45] General information I see a cassette number and an overview of all recordings on this cassette * You have selected a number that has already been included in the Tape List and contains a recording. On the screen after 'INITIALIZING' I see the message 'SEARCHING... PLEASE WAIT There are already recordings on the cassette. This cassette is searched for recordings and added to the Tape List.
VR630/07 02.2.6 10:13 AM Page 14 1. Press TAPE LIST on the remote control. An overview of all saved titles/cassettes from the Tape List appears on the screen. I can see the message 'TAPE LIST- MEMORY EMPTY' * There are no recordings saved in the Tape List. Therefore, it is not possible to add or change a title. 2. Using 3. Press 4. Using KB LC MENU select the title to be edited. . select the position where the letter/symbol/number is to be changed or re-entered. 5.
VR630/07 02.2.6 10:13 AM Page 15 5. Playback Playing cassettes Playing back NTSC cassettes You can use this video recorder to play back recorded VHS videocassettes. You can operate the video recorder using the remote control or the buttons on the front of the video recorder. Your video recorder can only record and play standard VHS cassettes. 1. Put a cassette into the cassette slot. The cassette is inserted automatically. ' ' will appear on the display.
VR630/07 02.2.6 10:13 AM Page 16 Searching for a tape position with picture (scanning) 1. While a cassette is playing, press Changing the picture setting with Smart Picture [VR830, VRQ45] s0 (reverse) or B 1 (forward) one or more times. 2. Press K B to resume playback. Still picture / slow motion 1. During playback, press STILL 2 to stop the tape and display a still picture. 2. During playback, press SLOW to play the tape in slow motion. 3. Press K B to resume playback.
VR630/07 02.2.6 10:13 AM Page 17 6. Manual recording General information Use 'Manual Recording' to make a spontaneous recording (for example, a programme currently being shown). If you want to start and stop a recording manually, read the section 'Recording without automatic switch-off'. If you want to start a recording manually but have it stopped automatically, read the section 'Recording with automatic switch-off'. (e.g.
VR630/07 02.2.6 10:13 AM Page 18 4. Now start recording as usual by pressing Automatic controlled recording from a satellite receiver (RECORD LINK) on the remote control. 5. Stop recording with L C . RECORD/OTR I Selecting the recording speed (SP or LP) LP allows to double the recording duration on tape (for example six hours instead of three hours on an E180 cassette). 1. Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for the video recorder. 2. Press MENU . The main menu will appear.
VR630/07 02.2.6 10:13 AM Page 19 'Direct Record' With Direct Record, you can record the right TV channel in seconds even if your video recorder is switched off. If the recording is started manually, the video recorder uses the current TV channel set on the TV. You will find more information on how to switch 'Direct Record' on or off in the next section. Make sure that your video recorder socket (AV1/TV) and the TV are connected by a scart cable. 1.
VR630/07 02.2.6 10:13 AM Page 20 7. Programming a recording (TIMER) If you make a mistake, you can clear your input with CLEAR . General information Use a TIMER programming to automatically start and stop a recording at a later time or 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 eight recordings within a period of one year.
VR630/07 02.2.6 10:13 AM Page 21 6. The decoded data appears after confirmation. You can go back to change the data. Select the corresponding input field using B 1 CLEAR . Change the data with 0..9 . 7. When all information are correctly, press STATUS/EXIT . The programming information is stored in a TIMER block. Switching on 'VPS/PDC' in the 'START' input field Select 'VPS/PDC' using B 1 CLEAR . Press '1' to switch off 'VPS/PDC' or press '2' to switch on 'VPS/PDC'.
VR630/07 02.2.6 10:13 AM Page 22 0..9 buttons you can enter 'START' 6.With 6. (start time) , 'STOP' (end time) , 'PROG.' (programme number) ‘VPS/PDC’ and 'DATE'. Programme numbers of the ' AV1 ' and ' AV2 ' scart socket You can also programme recordings from external sources via scart socket AV1(TV)or AV2 (DECODER). 7.When all inputs are correct, press 7. STATUS/EXIT . The programming information is stored in a TIMER block. 8.Insert a cassette with an intact security tab 8. (unprotected).
VR630/07 02.2.6 10:13 AM Page 23 6. Switch off with . The programmed recording will only function when the video recorder is switched off with STANDBY/ON y . STANDBY/ON y Set Top Box Control [VR830] With the Sat Mouse, your video recorder can select broadcasts you receive on your Set Top Box. You will need the Set Top Box Control to programme the recording of a TV channel you can only receive on your satellite receiver. A list of Set Boxes that can be controlled is printed at the end of this section.
VR630/07 02.2.6 10:13 AM Page 24 8. Insert a cassette with an intact security tab (unprotected). 9. Switch off with . The programmed recording will only function when the video recorder is switched off with STANDBY/ON y . STANDBY/ON y Problems and solutions for programmed recordings How to check, or delete a programmed recording (TIMER) 1. Switch on the TV. If required, select the programme number for the video recorder. 2. Press MENU . The main menu will appear. 3. Select 'TIMER' with K B L C .
VR630/07 02.2.6 10:13 AM Page 25 8. Other functions 4. Select function 'ON' with B 1 . If you select 'OFF', continuous playback will be switched off. 5. To end, press STATUS/EXIT . 6. Insert a cassette. Switching the status display off or on Along with the on screen menu, the status display also displays information on the current operating status (counter, playback, recording, TV channel, etc.) on the TV screen.
VR630/07 02.2.6 10:13 AM Page 26 4. Select 'AUTO STANDBY' using KB LC • During playback of the recorded tape in Hi-Fi mode: . Mode SELECT K L CHOOSE B REPEAT PLAY [ON] STATUS DISPLAY [ON] BLUE BACKGROUND [ON] →AUTO STANDBY [ON] Stereo L END=EXIT R 5. Select 'OFF' (no automatic switch-off) or 'ON' (automatic switch-off) with 6. To end, press STATUS/EXIT B1 . Monaural .
VR630/07 02.2.6 10:13 AM Page 27 9. 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. Your video recorder does not respond to any button being pressed: * There is no power supply: check the power supply. * A programmed recording is currently being made: if desired, cancel the programmed recording.
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