TV-Video Combi Owner's Manual

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1. CONNECTING YOUR TV-VIDEO COMBI 4..............

Connecting the cables 4.............................

Connecting a decoder or other equipment 4............

2. INSTALLING YOUR TV-VIDEO COMBI 5................

Initial installation 5..................................

Allocating a decoder 5..............................

Manual TV channel search 6.........................

Satellite receiver 6..................................

Special installation functions 6.......................

Automatic TV channel search 6......................

Allocating a channel number 7.......................

Delete a TV Channel 8...............................

Setting the language 8..............................

Setting the time and date 8...........................

3. IMPORTANT NOTES FOR OPERATION 10..............

SUMMARY OF USER GUIDE 10.......................

User guide (OSD) 10.................................

4. TV SET FUNCTIONS 11..............................

Selecting a TV programme 11........................

Automatic volume control (AVL) 11....................

5. PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS 12..........................

Playing a cassette 12................................

Playing NTSC cassettes 12...........................

Tape position indication 12...........................

Searching for tape position with the picture (picture

search) 12.........................................

Still picture 12......................................

Searching for tape position without the picture (wind

and rewind) 12.....................................

Instant View 12.....................................

Automatic search for a tape position (index search) 12..

Picture interference 13..............................

Cleaning the video heads 13.........................

6. MANUAL RECORDING 14............................

Recording without automatic switch-off 14............

Recording with automatic switch-off (OTR

one-touch-recording) 14.............................

Protecting your recordings 14........................

Auto-assembling 15.................................

7. PROGRAMMED RECORDING (TIMER) 16...............

’VPS’ (Video Programming System) and ’PDC’

(Programme Delivery Control) 16.....................

Programming a recording 16.........................

How to check or change a TIMER 17..................

8. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS 18.........................

How to read TELETEXT 18............................

Parental control 18..................................

Switching the On-screen display (OSD) on or off 19.....

Continuous playback 19.............................

Switch off function (SLEEP TIMER) 20.................

Switch on function (WAKE-UP TIMER) 20..............

9. Before you call an engineer 21.......................

Technical terms used 21.............................

CONTENTS

Summary of content (24 pages)

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CONTENTS 1. CONNECTING YOUR TV-VIDEO COMBI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Connecting the cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Connecting a decoder or other equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 2. INSTALLING YOUR TV-VIDEO COMBI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Initial installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Allocating a decoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Manual TV channel search . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IN BRIEF I The remote control TELETEXT e TELETEXT: To switch TELETEXT on or off STANDBY m Switch off : To switch off set, interrupt menu function, interrupt a programmed recording (TIMER) INDEX E RECORD/OTR n STILL R Forward wind: During STOP and STANDBY: forward wind, during PLAYBACK: forward scanning Index search: In combination with H / I : to search for previous/next recording on the cassette.
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Front of the set 8 m Pp Sp 5 Power switch : To switch off the machine Beware: If you switch off with the power switch 8 , TIMER-recordings are not possible! Standby : To switch off, interrupt a function, interrupt a programmed recording (TIMER) Programme number : To select programme number up or down Volume: To regulate the volume Record: To record the programme selected H Rewind : During STOP and STANDBY: rewind, during PLAYBACK: reverse scanning I Forward wind: During STOP and STANDBY: forward wind
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PHILIPS 14PV200/07 Congratulations! You now own one of the most sophisticated and simple-to-use TV-VIDEO Combinations on the market. With this TV-VIDEO Combi you can record and play VHS-standard cassettes. So that you can identify your machine in the event of theft, enter the serial number (PROD.NO) here. The serial number is printed on the type plate fixed at the rear of the set. MODEL NO. Please take the time to read this operating manual before using your TV-VIDEO Combi.
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Special functions on your TV-VIDEO Combi If a TV channel which transmits TXT/PDC is stored under programme number ’P01’, time and date will automatically be taken from the TXT/PDC information. Philips has developed a system which produces the best possible playback quality. It reduces disturbance on old, worn video cassettes, and emphasises the detail on very good quality cassettes. When you have plugged your TV-VIDEO Combi into the mains, you will be welcomed with an OSD picture.
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1. CONNECTING YOUR TV-VIDEO COMBI Important for the United Kingdom Connecting the cables This apparatus is fitted with an approved moulded 13 Amp plug. To change a fuse in this type of plug proceed as follows: a Remove fuse cover and fuse. b Fix new fuse which should be a BS1362 5A, A.S.T.A. or BSI approved type. c Refit the fuse cover. If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket outlets, it should be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted in its place.
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2. INSTALLING YOUR TV-VIDEO COMBI Initial installation Allocating a decoder a Open up the battery compartment of your remote control Some TV stations will send coded TV channels, that you can only watch when you use a decoder. You can connect such a decoder (descrambler) to your TV-VIDEO Combi. With the following function, the connected decoder will automatically be activated for the TV programme you want to watch. and place the batteries in it as shown in the picture.
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i If you want to change the automatic tv channel setting, Manual TV channel search In certain cases the ’Automatic TV channel search’ may not be able to find all of the TV channels (e.g. coded TV channels). In that case, use this manual method to set the channels. a Press the MENU button on the remote control. The main menu will appear. b Select the line ’Installation’ with the P rB or AP q button and confirm with the SqC button.
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d Press the SqC button. The ’Automatic TV channel search’ starts. Allocating a channel number a Press the MENU button. The main menu will appear. b Select the line ’Installation’ with the P rB or AP q Searching... CHANNELS FOUND: SqC button. c Select the line ’Sort channels’ with the P rB or AP q //////,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, button and confirm with the button and confirm with the SqC button.
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Delete a TV Channel Setting the time and date a Press the MENU button. The main menu appears. a Press the MENU button on the remote control. The main b Select the line ’Installation’ with the P rB or AP q button and confirm with the SqC button . c Select the line ’Sort channels’ with the P rB or button and confirm with the menu button SqC . menu will appear. b Select the line ’Installation’ with the buttons or .
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Automatic time and date setting (SMART CLOCK) D If a television programme, which transmits TELETEXT, is stored with programme number ’P01’, time and date will be set automatically. D The time will automatically be adjusted to winter time and summer time. a Press the MENU button on the remote control. The main menu will appear. b Select the line ’Installation’ with the buttons P rB or .
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3. IMPORTANT NOTES FOR OPERATION SUMMARY OF USER GUIDE The OSD menu offers the following functions. More details on each can be found in the appropriate chapter. MAIN MENU PICTURE Picture Sound Setup Tape Installation Brightness (,,,,,,,,,,,, Colour (,,,,,,,,,, Contrast (,,,,,,, Sharpness (,,,,,,,, Store as pref.
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4. TV SET FUNCTIONS Selecting a TV programme Volume control Select the required TV channel (=programme number) with the P pAB button or with the digit buttons 0-9 on the remote control. You can control the volume level with the SpDC button. If you want to mute the sound temporarily (e.g.: during a telephone call), press the y button on the remote control. When you press the y button again, the sound will return at its original volume level.
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5. PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS Playing a cassette Still picture a Press the STILL R button. A still picture will appear on a Put a cassette into the cassette slot. the screen. b Press the PLAY G button. b Each time you press STILL R again, the picture will c If you press the STOP h button once, the TV-VIDEO Combi will switch to pause. To stop, press the button again. STOP h d To eject the cassette, press the ? button on the TV-VIDEO Combi or press the STOP h button on the remote control several seconds.
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Picture interference Cleaning the video heads When the picture quality is poor when you play a cassette, please follow these instructions. If horizontal lines appear on the screen when you play a cassette, you should clean the video heads. Tracking during playback a During playback, press the MENU button. b Select the line ’Tape’ with the menu buttons P rB or AP q and confirm with the SqC button. c Select the line ’Tracking’ with the menu buttons P rB or AP q .
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6. MANUAL RECORDING Use ’Manual Recording’ to make a spontaneous recording (for example, a programme currently being shown). E If you want to start and stop a recording manually, read the section: ’Recording without automatic switch-off’. E If you want to start a recording manually but have it stopped automatically, read the section: ’Recording with automatic switch-off’. Recording without automatic switch-off Recording with automatic switch-off (OTR one-touch-recording) a Put a cassette in the machine.
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Auto-assembling You can use the auto-assembling function to join individual recordings without any major picture disturbance between them. a While the cassette is playing, search for the correct position on the tape. b Stop the cassette by pressing the STOP h button. ’Pause’ will appear on the TV screen. c Now start recording as usual by pressing the RECORD/OTR n button on the remote control. Selecting the recording speed (SP or LP) You can reduce the recording speed by half.
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7. PROGRAMMED RECORDING (TIMER) Use programmed recording to automatically start and stop a recording at a later date. Programming a recording To make a programmed recording, your TV-VIDEO Combi needs to know: a Press the TIMER k button on the remote control.
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D Under ’VPS/PDC’, use the P rB or button to switch ’VPS or PDC’ on or off. AP q D Under ’LP’, use the P rB or AP q button to select the recording speed ’SP’ or ’LP’. D The TIMER lamp on the front of the set will light up when one or more of the TIMER blocks are occupied. f Confirm with the OK button when the information is D When you are recording, the red recording light at the front of the TV-VIDEO Combi will be alight. g Confirm the message on the screen with the OK button.
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8. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS How to read TELETEXT Parental control E Press the TELETEXT e button to switch the TXT decoder on and off. The TV-VIDEO Combi is now receiving the TXT of the TV channel currently selected. This function will prevent unauthorised use of your TV-VIDEO Combi. All button-functions will be locked. E To store the current page as preferred page, press the OK button. The next time you call up TELETEXT, you will automatically turn to this page.
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Switching the On-screen display (OSD) on or off Continuous playback You can switch the On Screen Display of the current operating information on or off. You can automatically play a cassette again and again. When the end of the tape or the recording has been reached, it will rewind and start again. a Press the MENU button. The main menu appears. a Press the MENU button. The main menu appears.
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Switch off function (SLEEP TIMER) Switch on function (WAKE-UP TIMER) You can programme your set to switch off after a predetermined period. You can programme your set to switch on at a predetermined time. a Press the TIMER k button on the remote control. a Press the TIMER k button on the remote control. b Select line ’Sleep timer’ with the P rB or b Select line ’Wake-up timer’ with the P rB or AP q button and confirm with the SqC button.
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9. Before you call an engineer If, contrary to expectation, you have any problems using this TV-VIDEO Combi, it may be caused by one of the reasons mentioned below. You can also call the customer service centrein your country. You will find the phone number in the enclosed guarantee leaflet.
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