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Philips 14PV100/07 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 [...]

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    The remote control e no function g no function d no function STANDBY m Standby : To switch off, interrupt a function, interrupt a programmed recording (TIMER) 0-9 Number buttons : 0-9 f no function b no function MUTE y Volume off : To switch the volume on or off z Previous programme number : To select the previous programme number TIMER k TIMER : T[...]

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    Front of the set 8 Power switch : To switch off the machine Beware: If you switch off with the power switch, TIMER-recordings are not possible! m Standby : To switch off, interrupt a function, interrupt a programmed recording (TIMER) P r/q Programme number : To select programme number up or down Sr/q Volume : To regulate the volume 5 Record : To re[...]

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    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. Please take the time to read this operating manual before using your TV-VIDEO Combi. Safety instructions and other notes A Danger: High voltage! Do not remove the [...]

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    Special functions on your TV-VIDEO Combi 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. All you have to [...]

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    Important for the United Kingdom 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 shou[...]

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    Initial installation a Open up the battery compartment of your remote control and place the batteries in it as shown in the picture. b Close the battery compartment. c If you have connected the aerial to the TV-VIDEO Combi, press the OK button. ’Automatic TV channel search’ starts. This picture will appear on the screen: Searching... CHANNELS F[...]

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    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 r= or P q; butt[...]

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    d Press the SqP button. The ’Automatic TV channel search’ starts. Searching... CHANNELS FOUND: //////,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, e When the TV channel search is complete, ’ Autostore ready ’ will appear on the screen. How to search for a TV channel manually, you can read in the section ’Manual TV channel search’. D If you have programmed a re[...]

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    Delete a TV Channel a Press the MENU button. The main menu appears. b Select the line ’ Installation ’ with the P r= or P q; button and confirm with the SqP button . c Select the line ’ Sort channels ’ with the P r= or P q; button and confirm with the menu button SqP . SORT CHANNELS 01 zzz 04 aaa 02 yyy 05 bbb 03 xxx 06 ccc ã Exit: To move[...]

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    Setting the time and date a Press the MENU button on the remote control. The main menu will appear. b Select the line ’ Installation ’ with the buttons P r= or P q; and confirm with the button SqP . c Select the line ’ Set clock ’ with the P r= or P q; button and confirm with the SqP button. SET CLOCK Time 15:36 Year 2000 Month 06 Date 08 ?[...]

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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 Picture Sound Setup Tape Installation ã Exit: « press MENU User guide (OSD) The OSD (On-screen display) shows the various functions in the form of a menu on the television screen. You can then choose the setti[...]

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    Important notes for operation E We suggest that, from now on, you switch off your TV-VIDEO Combi with the STANDBY m button on the front of the set or on the remote control. When the set is in the standby mode, a small red lamp at the front of the set will be alight. E You can switch on with the q; P r= or z button, the 0-9 buttons or by inserting a[...]

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    Selecting a TV programme Select the required TV channel (=programme number) with the q; P r= button or with the digit buttons 0-9 on the remote control. Picture settings a Press the MENU button. The main menu appears. b Select the line ’ Picture ’ with the menu buttons P r= or P q; and confirm with the menu button SqP . PICTURE Brightness (,,,,[...]

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    Playing a cassette a Put a cassette into the cassette slot. b Press the G button. E If you press the STOP h button once, the TV-VIDEO Combi will switch to pause. To stop, press the STOP h button again. E To eject the cassette, press the ? button on the TV-VIDEO Combi or press the STOP h button on the remote control several seconds. D Before transpo[...]

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    Tracking during playback a During playback, press the MENU button. b Select the line ’ Tape ’ with the buttons P r= or P q; and confirm with the SqP button. c Select the line ’ Tracking ’ with the buttons P r= or P q; . d Hold the buttons QSr or SqP until the playback quality is at its best. e Confirm with the OK button. f To end, press the[...]

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    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 automati[...]

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    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. a Press the MENU button. The main menu appears. b Select the line ’ Tape ’ with the P r= or P q; button, and confirm with the SqP button. c S[...]

  • Page 19

    Use programmed recording to automatically start and stop a recording at a later date. To make a programmed recording, your TV-VIDEO Combi needs to know: * 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; * the recording speed (SP/LP). The TV-VIDEO Comb[...]

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    How to check or change a TIMER a Press the TIMER k button on the remote control. b Select the line ’ TIMER PROGRAMMING ’ with the menu buttons P r= or P q; and confirm with the SqP button. c Select the TIMER you want to check or change with the P r= or P q; button and confirm with the OK button. d Select the entry field with the QSr or SqP butt[...]

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    Parental control This function will prevent unauthorised use of your TV-VIDEO Combi. All button-functions will be locked. D You can make programmed recordings while the parental control is on. a Press the MENU button. The main menu will appear. b Select the line ’ Setup ’ with the P r= or P q; button and confirm with the SqP button. SETUP Paren[...]

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    Continuous playback 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. b Select the line ’ Tape ’ with the menu buttons P r= or P q; . Confirm with the menu buton SqP . TAPE Tape speed SP Repeat play OF[...]

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    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 centre in your country. You will find the phone number in the enclosed guarantee leaflet. Have the model number (MODEL NO) and the production number (PROD.NO) of your video reco[...]

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