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1. CONNECTING YOUR TV-VIDEO COMBI 4 .............. Connectin g th e cable s 4 ............................. Connectin g a decode r o r othe r equipmen t 4 ............ 2. INSTALLING YOUR TV-VIDEO COMBI 5 ................ Initia l installatio n 5 .................................. Allocatin g a decode r 5 .............................. Manua l T V c[...]
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The remote control 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 radio- and/or buzzer-alarm on or off SLEEP Sleep tim[...]
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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 ON/OFF Radio : T[...]
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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 TV channel which transmits TXT/PDC is stored under programme number ’ P01 ’, time and date will automatically be taken from the TXT/PDC information. Crystal Clear video has become the synonym for outstanding picture quality combining Philips’ very latest technologies: Natural Colour, Studio Tracki[...]
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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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c Select the line ’ Manual store ’ with the P- B or A P+ button and confirm with the SqC button. MANUAL STORE Channel/Frequency FREQU. Search 123 Fine tuning (,,,,=,,,,$ Name edit xxx Programme number 01 Decoder OFF ã Exit: « press MENU d In the line ’ Channel/Frequency ’, select the display for: ’ FREQU. ’ : frequency ’ CC H ’ : [...]
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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. 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 th[...]
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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- B or A P+ button and confirm with the SqC button . c Select the line ’ Sort channels ’ with the P- B or A P+ button and confirm with the menu button SqC . 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- B or A P+ and confirm with the button SqC . c Select the line ’ Set clock ’ with the P- B or A P+ button and confirm with the SqC button. SET CLOCK Time 15:36 Year 2000 Month 06 Date 08 S[...]
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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 AB P q/r or z button, the 0-9 buttons or by inserting [...]
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Selecting a TV programme Select the required TV channel (=programme number) with the AB P q/r 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 AB P q/r button for more than 2 seconds. The TV channel list appears on the screen. b Select the required TV chan[...]
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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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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 function[...]
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Playing a cassette a Put a cassette into the cassette slot. b Press the PLAY 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 tr[...]
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Automatic search for a tape position (index search) At the start of each recording, the TV-VIDEO Combi will write an index code on the tape. a Press the INDEX E button. Press the I button to select the next code mark or the H button for the previous code mark. b When the TV-VIDEO Combi finds the code mark, it will automatically switch to play. Pict[...]
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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- B or A P+ button, and confirm with the SqC button. c S[...]
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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[...]
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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 è Store: « press OK D If VIDEO Plus+ does not recognise the TV channel, ’ P?? ’ will appear on the TV screen. Instead of ’ P?? ’, [...]
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f When all information is correct, confirm with the OK button. E ’ Press STANDBY to start recording ’ will appear in the display. If the programmed recording should start within the next few minutes, press STANDBY m . If the programmed recording should start at a later point in time, press the OK button. D A programmed recording can only start [...]
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How to check or change a TIMER a Press the TIMER s button on the remote control. b Select the line ’ TIMER PROGRAMMING ’ with the menu buttons P- B or A P+ and confirm with the SqC button. c Select the TIMER you want to check or change with the P- B or A P+ button and confirm with the OK button. d Select the entry field with the DSr or SqC butt[...]
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Selecting the display brightness You have a choice of several levels of display brightness (clock, radio frequency, programme number). a Press the MENU button. The main menu appears. b Select the line ’ Setup ’ with the P- B or A P+ button and confirm with the SqC button. SETUP Clock brightness BRIGHT Parental control OFF Display MAX ã Exit: ?[...]
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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 appears. b Select the line ’ Setup ’ with the menu buttons P- B or A P+ and confirm with the SqC button. SETUP Clock brightness BRIGHT Parental control OFF Display MAX ã Exi[...]
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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 s button on the remote control. b Select line ’ Sleep timer ’ with the P- B or A P+ button and confirm with the SqC button. c Determine the time left until switch off in 15 minutes intervals using the P- B or A P+ button. D[...]
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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[...]