User Guide

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1. CONNECT THE TV-VIDEO COMBI 4...................

Placingthebatteriesintheremotecontrol4...........

Connectingthecables5.............................

Connectingadecoderorotherequipment5............

2. INSTALLATION 6...................................

Initialinstallation6..................................

Allocatingadecoder6..............................

ManualTVchannelsearch7.........................

Satellitereceiver7..................................

Specialinstallationfunctions8.......................

AutomaticTVchannelsearch(Autoinstall)8...........

SortingandclearingTVchannelsmanually8...........

Settingthetimeanddate9...........................

3. TV SET FUNCTIONS 10..............................

SelectingaTVchannel10...........................

(Switch-onvolume)10...............................

Automaticvolumecontrol(AutomaticVolume

LevellerAVL)11....................................

HowdoIreadTELETEXT?11.........................

Wakeupfunction(WAKE-UP)12.....................

Switch-offfunction(SLEEPTIMER)12.................

4. IMPORTANT NOTES FOR OPERATION 13..............

Generalinformation13..............................

Summaryofuserguide14...........................

Userguide(OSD)14.................................

5. PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS 15..........................

Playingapre-recordedcassette15...................

PlayingNTSCcassettes15...........................

Tapepositionindication15...........................

Searchingfortapepositionwiththepicture(picture

search)15.........................................

Stillpicture16......................................

Searchingfortapepositionwithoutthepicture

(winding)16........................................

’InstantView’function16............................

Automaticsearchforatapeposition(indexsearch)16..

Skippingcommercialsautomatically16................

Eliminatingpictureinterference(tracking)16...........

6. MANUAL RECORDING 17............................

Recordingwithoutautomaticswitch-off17............

Recordingwithautomaticswitch-off(OTR

one-touch-recording)17.............................

Protectingyourrecordings17........................

Auto-assembling18.................................

Selectingtherecordingspeed(SP/LP)18..............

7. PROGRAMMED RECORDING (TIMER) 19...............

’VPS’(VideoProgrammingSystem)/’PDC’

(ProgrammeDeliveryControl)19.....................

Programmingarecording(with’VIDEOPlus+’)19.......

Programmingarecording(without’VIDEOPlus+’)20....

Howtocheckorchangeaprogrammedrecording

(TIMER)21.........................................

Clearingaprogrammedrecording(TIMER)21..........

8. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS 22.........................

Parentalcontrol(Childlock)22.......................

SwitchingOSDinformationon/off22..................

Continuousplaybackofacassette23.................

Hotelmode23......................................

9. BEFORE YOU CALL AN ENGINEER 24..................

10. GLOSSARY 26......................................

Technicaltermsused26.............................

CONTENTS

Summary of content (28 pages)

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CONTENTS 1. CONNECT THE TV-VIDEO COMBI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Placing the batteries in the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting the cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting a decoder or other equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Initial installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Allocating a decoder . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IN BRIEF The remote control 0..9 Number buttons: 0 - 9 STANDBY m Standby : Turn machine off, cancel current function. Press for more than 3 seconds: cancel current recording MUTE y Volume off: To switch the volume on or off RECORD n Record: To record the programme selected z Previous programme number: To select the respective previously selected programme number CLEAR (CL) Delete : Delete last entry (data) TIMER k TIMER: To programme recordings (e. g.
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Front of the set Sockets on the front : white socket Audio input socket : To connect a camcorder or video games (audio) AUDIO yellow socket Video input socket : To connect a camcorder or video games (video) VIDEO small socket w socket for headphones : To connect headphones Back of the set 8 m P /S Power switch: To switch off the machine Caution: If you switch off using the power switch, TIMER-recordings are not possible! Standby : Switch machine off, cancel current function.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PHILIPS 14PV220/07-14PV227/07 Thank you for buying a PHILIPSTV-Video Combi. The 14PV220/07-14PV227/07 is one of the most sophisticated and simple-to-use TV video recorders (TV-Video Combi) on the market. With this device you can record and play VHS-standard cassettes. So that you can identify your machine in the event of theft, enter the serial number here. You will find this serial number (PROD.NO:) on the model plate at the back of the machine: MODEL NO. PROD.NO: . . . . . .
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Special functions on your TV-Video Combi If a TV channel which transmits Teletext/PDC is stored under programme number ’P01’, time and date will automatically be taken from Teletext/PDC information. This system ensures that your picture will be of the best possible quality. This is made possible by a combination of Philips’ very latest technologies: Natural Colour, Smart Picture, Digital Studio Picture Control and laser-cut video heads.
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1. CONNECT THE TV-VIDEO COMBI Important for the United Kingdom Placing the batteries in the remote control This apparatus is fitted with an approved moulded 13 Amp plug. To change a fuse in this type of plug proceed as follows: a Open up the battery compartment of your remote control and place the batteries in it as shown in the picture. 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.
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Connecting the cables Connecting a decoder or other equipment You can also connect additional equipment to the EXT socket; for instance, a decoder, satellite receiver or camcorder. D The respective scart socket is usually marked ’AV’ or ’VCR’ on the decoder or satellite receiver. a Insert the aerial plug into the 2 socket. b Insert the plug of the mains cable into the wall socket.
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2. INSTALLATION Initial installation Allocating a decoder a After you have connected the aerial, confirm the picture Some TV stations will send coded TV channels, that you can only watch when you use a purchased or hired 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 channel you want to watch. on the TV screen with OK on the remote control. ’Autoinstall’ starts.
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Manual TV channel search Satellite receiver 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. You can receive channels from the satellite receiver via the scart socket EXT . a To do this, select the channel number ’E1’ using the a Press the MENU button on the remote control. The main menu will appear.
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Special installation functions You can select one of the following installation functions in order to adapt your TV-Video Combi to your own specific requirements. Sorting and clearing TV channels manually You can allocate a programmed TV channel to a random programme number (e.g.: ’P01’) or you can delete a TV programme recorded by mistake. a Press the MENU button on the remote control. The main Automatic TV channel search (Autoinstall) menu will appear. b Select the line ’TV CHANNEL ALLOC.
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i Repeat steps fto huntil you have given a Automatic time and date setting (SMART CLOCK) programme number to all TV channels you wish to allocate. If a TV channel which transmits TELETEXT/PDC information is stored under programme number ’P01’, the time and date are automatically set by the TELETEXT/PDC information. j To stop the allocation, press the MENU button. k To exit the main menu, press the MENU button. D The time will automatically be adjusted to winter time and summer time.
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3. TV SET FUNCTIONS Selecting a TV channel Picture settings Select the required TV channel (= the programme number) with the ;P q , =P r buttons or with the digit buttons 0..9 on the remote control. The picture can be adjusted according to your personal preferences. These settings are automatically stored after exiting the main menu. Channel number of the scart socket a Press the MENU button. The main menu appears.
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Automatic volume control (Automatic Volume Leveller AVL) The function ’Automatic Volume Leveller’ (AVL) regulates the volume automatically. This will minimise sudden changes in TV volume, e.g. when commercial spots are being transmitted or when switching TV channels. a To switch this function on, select ’ON’ in the line ’AVL’ using the button SqP . D If you select ’OFF’, the function will be switched off.
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D If you do not press a button, the alarm (TV-Video Combi) is switched off automatically after one hour. Wake up function (WAKE-UP) You can programme your TV-Video Combi to switch on at a predetermined time and wake you up. The TV-Video Combi will switch on at the predetermined time playing the channel last selected and switches itself off automatically after one hour. D If you press the button STANDBY m the current alarm is (TV-Video Combi) switched off.
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4. IMPORTANT NOTES FOR OPERATION General information E We suggest that, from now on, you switch off your TV-Video Combi with the m button on the front of the set or with the STANDBY m button on the remote control. When the set is in the standby mode, a small red lamp (STANDBY 5) at the front of the set will be alight. E You can switch the machine on with the ;P q , =P r or 0..9 buttons or by inserting a cassette.
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Summary of user guide The OSD menu offers the following functions. More details on each can be found in the appropriate chapter. MAIN MENU TV SETTINGS TV SETTINGS SPECIAL SETTINGS CLOCK AUTO INSTALL MANUAL SEARCH TV CHANNEL ALLOC.
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5. PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS Playing a pre-recorded cassette a Put a cassette into the cassette slot (see illustration). The cassette will be pulled in automatically. Playing NTSC cassettes With this TV-Video Combi you can playback cassettes that have been recorded in NTSC standard on other video recorders (e.g. American cassettes). D During NTSC playback, ’NTSC’ will briefly appear on the screen. D Some special functions (e.g.: still picture) are not possible during NTSC playback.
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Still picture a Press the STILL R button. A still picture will appear on the screen. b Each time you press STILL R again, the picture will move on one step. Automatic search for a tape position (index search) At the start of each recording, an index code is written on the tape. a In order to search for the previous or next index code, D Interference stripes may appear on the screen during still picture. c To exit the still picture, press the PLAY G button.
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6. MANUAL RECORDING Use the ’Manual recording’ function to spontaneously start recording (e.g. to record a TV show already in progress). D If you would like to turn off the screen during the recording, press the button STANDBY m . E Please refer to section ’Recording without automatic switch-off’, if you want to manually start and stop your own recording. D To switch the screen back on again, press the ;P q button.
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Auto-assembling You can use the auto-assembling function to join individual recordings without any flickering between them. a While the cassette is playing, search for the next recording’s position on the tape. b Press the STOP h button on the remote control. ’s’ appears on the TV screen. c Now start recording as usual by pressing the RECORD n button on the remote control. d Stop recording with the STOP h button. Selecting the recording speed (SP/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. D If you make a mistake, you can clear your entry using the CLEAR (CL) button. The TV-Video Combi requires the following information for each programmed recording: VIDEO PLUS+ * the date you want to make the recording * the programme number for the TV channel you want to record * the start and stop time of the recording PLUSCODE NUMBER 53124---- REP.
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e If you want to switch ’VPS/PDC’ on or off, select the entry field ’START’ using the buttons QSr or SqP . Switch ’VPS/PDC’ on or off using the button SELECT . If ’]’ appears on the screen, ’VPS/PDC’ has been switched on. D Please check the start time. The section ’VPS (Video Programming System) / PDC (Programme Delivery Control)’ contains further information regarding ’VPS/PDC’. f If all information is correct, press the OK button. D The programming information has been stored in a TIMER block.
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f Switch off using the STANDBY m button. The programmed recording will only function properly, if the TV-Video Combi has been switched off using the button STANDBY m . D If the TV-Video Combi is turned on a few minutes before beginning a programmed recording or if is being used for playback, ’PRESS OK TO START RECORDING’ will appear on the screen. Change cassettes if necessary. Confirm this message with the button OK , to continue the programmed recording session.
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8. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS Parental control (Child lock) Switching OSD information on/off This function protects your TV-Video Combi from unwanted use. All button functions on the front of the machine are blocked. You can tailor the on-screen display (OSD) of the current mode (e.g.: playback, record…). to your personal needs. D Programmed recordings will still be recorded (in spite of the parental control) and cannot be interrupted.
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Continuous playback of a cassette Hotel mode You can play a cassette continuously. As soon as the end of the cassette or end of the recording is reached (30 seconds of blank tape), it is rewound to the beginning and the playback starts over again. You can block the following functions for certain applications: Automatic channel search, manual channel search, programme allocation and language selection. Furthermore, you can adjust the highest permissible volume level.
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9. BEFORE YOU CALL AN ENGINEER If you encounter problems with your TV-Video Combi, these could be caused by one of the following. You can also call the customer service centre in your country. The telephone number is listed in the enclosed warranty information packet or on the last page of the manual cover. Have the model number (MODEL NO) and the production number (PROD.NO) of your video recorder ready. You can find both numbers printed on the type plate fixed at the rear of the set.
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’Smart Clock’ setting does not work: • • • You have stored a TV channel on programme number ’P01’ that does not transmit TELETEXT: On ’P01’ store a TV channel that transmits TELETEXT. Poor TELETEXT reception: Store a TV channel on ’P01’ with good TELETEXT reception. You have not activated the Smart Clock function: Switch the function ’ON’.
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10. GLOSSARY Technical terms used Current tape position The part of the tape currently being played. External source A device connected via a socket (e.g.: scart socket) which transmits audio/video signals to the TV-Video Combi. Index code A code which is automatically recorded on the tape at the beginning of every recording. This code (recording ID) can be searched for with the Index search function. Scart cable 14PV220/07-14PV227/07 Also known as a Euro-AV cable.