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Congratulations ! You now have one of the most sophisticated
and easy-to-use video recorders (VCR) on the market. With
this VCR you can record and play standard VHS cassettes.
Please take the time to read this manual before you use your
video recorder.
Safety instructions and other notes
ADanger: High voltage!
Do not remove the top cover on the machine.You may get an
electric shock!
AYou will not be able to repair any of the partsin this video
recorder yourself. When the machineis plugged in, some of the
parts will be workingall the time. To switch off the video
recorder completely, you mustunplug it.
BThis video recorder is designedfor a power supply of
220-240V/50Hz.
BMake sure that air can flow freelythrough the ventilation slots
on the video recorder.
BDo not allow any objects or liquidsto get into the video
recorder. If you spill anythingon it, unplug it immediately and
call our After-Sales Servicefor advice.
BDo not use your video recorder immediatelyafter moving it from
a cold area to a hot area or if the roomis very humid.
Once you have unpacked the video recorder,leave it to stand
for at least three hours before you installit. This gives the
machine chance to get used to the room temperature.
C We have printed these instructionson environment-friendly
paper.
C Please take your old batteriesto proper battery collection
points.
C Please dispose of the packaging from thisvideo recorder in a
way that will not harm theenvironment.
C This video recorder contains manymaterials that can be
recycled. Please ask about recyclingyour old machine.
DVIDEO Plus+ and PlusCode are registeredtrademarks of
Gemstar Development Corporation.The VIDEO Plus+ system is
manufactured under licence from GemstarDevelopment
Corporation.
1. Installing your video recorder 2......................
Connecting your video recorder to the TV set 2.........
Automatic tuning (autoinstall) 4.......................
Tuning in your video recorder for the first time 4........
Tuning in your video recorder at other times 4..........
Automatic TV channel store (FOLLOW TV) 4............
Connecting a decoder or other equipment 5............
Manual TV channel search 5.........................
Monitor function 6..................................
Sorting and clearing TV channels manually 6...........
Setting the time and date 7...........................
On-screen display (OSD) 7...........................
Emergency interrupt 7...............................
Saving energy 7....................................
2. Playback functions 8................................
Searching for a tape position 8.......................
JOG and SHUTTLE 8................................
Selecting the picture setting (SMART PICTURE) 9.......
Picture interference 9...............................
3. Manual recording 10................................
Recording with and without automatic switch-off 10....
Automatic recording from a satellite receiver (SAT
RECORDING) 11....................................
Direct record 11....................................
4. Programmed recording 12...........................
VPS (video programming system) and PDC (pro-
gramme delivery control) 12..........................
Programming with VIDEO Plus+ 12....................
Manual programming without VIDEO Plus+ 13..........
How to check or change a TIMER 13..................
NexTView Link 14...................................
5. Other functions 15..................................
Changing the TV system 15..........................
Child lock 15.......................................
Switching the remote control command 16.............
Continuous play 16..................................
Automatic switch-off 17.............................
Using your video recorder remote control with your
TV set 18..........................................
Audio dubbing 19...................................
Selecting the soundtrack 20..........................
’Synchro edit’ 20....................................
Before you call an engineer 22.......................
Operating instructions PHILIPS VR850/07
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