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Philips 14PV340/05 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 [...]

  • 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) FM SEARCH Radio : To search for radio channels RADIO ON Radio : To switch on the radio and to switch between radio and TV mode ALARM ON Switch on function : To switch the r[...]

  • Page 3

    Front of the set 8 Power switch : To switch off the set Beware: When you switch the set off with the power switch, 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 ON/OFF Radio :[...]

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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 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[...]

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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 the aerial (antenna) has been connected to the TV-VIDEO Combi and the radio aerial has been adjusted, press the OK button. ’Automatic TV channel search’ starts. This picture w[...]

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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 rB or A P q but[...]

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    Manual radio channel search a Press the MENU button. The main menu appears. b Select the line ’ Installation ’ with the P rB or A P q button and confirm with the SqC button. c Select the line ’ Radio store ’ with the P rB or A P q button and confirm with the SqC button. RADIO STORE Frequency search 123.4 Programme number 1 ã Exit: « press[...]

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    D Automatic Channel Installation: Some cable companies or broadcasters offer the possibility to install TV channels automatically with ’ACI’. Information about the installation offered and how to select it, will appear on the screen. This set will recognize and install TV channels with ’ACI’ automatically. TV channels will be stored from pr[...]

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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 menu buttons P rB or A P q and confirm with the menu button SqC . c Select the line ’ Set clock ’ with the P rB or A P q button and confirm with the SqC button. SET CLOCK Time 15:36 Year 1999 Month [...]

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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 appears on the screen. b Select the required TV channel wi[...]

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    To switch the radio on, press the RADIO ON button. You can switch between radio- and TV-mode with the RADIO ON button. You can switch the radio off with the STANDBY m button. D You can be waken up by the radio. Read the paragraph ’Switch on function (WAKE-UP TIMER)’ in the chapter ’Additional functions’. D You can not call up any menu funct[...]

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    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 on the TV-VIDEO Combi or press the STOP h button on the remote control several seconds. D Some hire[...]

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    Searching for tape position without the picture (wind and rewind) a Stop the tape with the STOP h button. b Press the H (reverse) or I (forward) button. c To stop at a certain picture, press the STOP h button. Instant View With this function you can switch to picture search during wind and rewind. a If you hold the H (rewind) or I (wind) button dur[...]

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    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 menu buttons P rB or A P q and confirm with the SqC button. c Select the line ’ Tracking ’ with the menu buttons P rB or A P [...]

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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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    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 pres[...]

  • Page 20

    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[...]

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    D If ’ Daily error ’ appears on the TV screen, the date was incorrectly entered. D Under ’ VPS/PDC ’, use the P rB or A P q button to switch ’VPS or PDC’ on or off. D Under ’ LP ’, use the P rB or A P q button to select the recording speed ’SP’ or ’LP’. D The TIMER lamp on the front of the set lights up when one or more of t[...]

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    D Under ’ VPS/PDC ’, use the P rB or A P q button to switch ’VPS or PDC’ on or off. D When you are recording, the red recording light at the front of the TV-VIDEO Combi will be alight. f Confirm with the OK button when the information is correct. E ’ Press STANDBY to start recording ’ will appear on the screen. If you have programmed a [...]

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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 as preferred 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 [...]

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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 appears. b Select the line ’ Setup ’ with the P rB or A P q button and confirm with the SqC button. SETUP Clock Br[...]

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    Switching to 16:9 wide screen picture If you are using a cassette with 16:9 wide screen recordings, you can switch this function ’ON’. The TV-VIDEO Combi will now automatically switch to wide screen. a Press the MENU button. The main menu appears. b Select the line ’ Setup ’ with the P rB or A P q button and confirm with the SqC button. SET[...]

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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[...]

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