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Philips 14PV210 manual

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  • Page 1

    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 [...]

  • Page 2

    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) 0-9 Number buttons :0-9 CLEAR Delete : To delete last entry or clear programmed recording (TIMER) TIMER k TIMER : To make a manual TIMER programming or to alter or clear a [...]

  • Page 3

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

  • Page 4

    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 [...]

  • Page 5

    Special functions on your TV-VIDEO Combi If a television programme, which transmits TELETEXT, is stored with programme number ’P01’, time and date will be set automatically. When you have plugged your TV-VIDEO Combi into the mains, you will be welcomed with an OSD picture. All you have to do is follow the instructions in the "intelligent h[...]

  • Page 6

    Important for the United Kingdom This machine is fitted with an approved moulded 13 Amp plug. To change a fuse in this type of plug, please follow these instructions. a Take off the fuse cover and take out the fuse. b Put in a new fuse which should be a BS1362 5A, A.S.T.A. or BSI approved type. c Refit the fuse cover. If the plug fitted is not suit[...]

  • Page 7

    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[...]

  • Page 8

    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 A P q but[...]

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    Special installation functions You can select one of the following installation functions in order to adapt the TV-VIDEO Combi to your own specific requirements. Automatic TV channel search Your TV-VIDEO Combi will search for all TV channels. If you want to start the automatic TV channel search again, then follow the instructions below. a Press the[...]

  • Page 10

    Delete a TV Channel a Press the MENU button. The main menu will appear. b Select the line ’ Installation ’ with the buttons P rB or A P q and confirm with the button SqC . c Select the line ’ Sort channels ’ with the buttons P rB or A P q and confirm with the button SqC . SORT CHANNELS 01 xxx 02 yyy 03 zzz 04 aaa 05 bbb 06 ccc ã Exit: To m[...]

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    Automatic clock and date setting (SMART CLOCK) D If a TV programme, which transmits TELETEXT, is stored with programme number ’ P01 ’, time and date will be set automatically. D The clock will automatically be adjusted to winter time and summer time. Confirm with the OK button. a Press the MENU button on the remote control. The main menu will a[...]

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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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    Selecting a TV programme Select the required TV channel (=programme number) with the P pAB button or with the digit buttons 0-9 on the remote control. D If you don’t know the programme number of the required TV channel: a Press the P pAB button for more than 2 seconds. The TV channel list will appear on the screen. b Select the required TV channe[...]

  • Page 14

    Playing a cassette a Put a cassette into the cassette slot. b Press the PLAY G button. c If you press the STOP h button once, the TV-VIDEO Combi will switch to pause. To stop, press the STOP h button again. d To eject the cassette, press the ? button. D Some hired cassettes may have a poor picture or poor sound quality. This is not a fault in your [...]

  • Page 15

    Picture interference When the picture quality is poor when you play a cassette, please follow these instructions. Tracking during playback a During playback, press the MENU button. b Select the line ’ Tape ’ with the buttons P rB or A P q and confirm with the SqC button. c Select the line ’ Tracking ’ with the buttons P rB or A P q . d Hold[...]

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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 will appear. b Select the line ’ Tape ’ with the P rB or A P q button, and confirm with the SqC button[...]

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    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; * whether you want to use VPS or PDC; * the reco[...]

  • Page 19

    e Confirm with the OK button. Your programming details will then appear on the TV screen. TIMER PROGRAMMING VPS DATE PROG. START END LP PDC REP. ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 15 xxx 15:36 15:50 - * ONCE ã Exit: Start: « press TIMER press è D If VIDEOPlus+ does not recognise the TV channel, ’ P?? ’ will appear on the TV screen. Instead of ?[...]

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    D Under ’ REP. ’, use the P rB or A P q button to select daily or weekly programming. ’ Mo-Fr ’ : If you want to make a recording every day from Monday to Friday. ’ Mo-Su ’ : If you want to make a recording every day from Monday to Sunday. ’ WEEKL ’ : If you want to make a recording every week on the same day of the week. ’ ONCE ?[...]

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    How to read TELETEXT 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. E To store the current page, press the OK button. The next time you call up TELETEXT, you will automatically turn to this page. E If you want to select an other page, type in the [...]

  • Page 22

    Switching the On-screen display (OSD) on or off You can switch the On Screen Display of the current operating information on or off. a Press the MENU button. The main menu will appear. b Select the line ’ Setup ’ with the buttons P rB or A P q and confirm with the SqC button. SETUP Parental control OFF Display MAX ã Exit: « press MENU c Selec[...]

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    Switch off function (SLEEP TIMER) You can programme your set to switch off after a predetermined period. a Press the TIMER k button on the remote control. b Select line ’ Sleep timer ’ with the P rB or A P q button and confirm with the SqC button. c Determine the time left until switch off in 15 minutes intervals using the P rB or A P q button.[...]

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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. Your TV-VIDEO Combi does not respond to any button being pressed: • There is no power[...]