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Philips 20PV230/07 manual

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    1. CONNECT THE TV-VIDEO COMBI 5 ................... Placing the batteries in the remote control 5 ........... Connecting the cables 6 ............................. Connecting a decoder or other equipment 6 ............ 2. INSTALLATION 7 ................................... Initial installation 7 .................................. Allocating a decode[...]

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    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 [...]

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    Front of the set 8 Power switch : To switch off the machine Caution: If you switch off using the power switch, TIMER-recordings are not possible! m Standby : Switch machine off, cancel current function. Press for more than 3 seconds: cancel current recording P /S Volume : In connection with the button q , r to regulate the volume r Programme number[...]

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    Thank you for buying a PHILIPSTV-Video Combi. The 20PV230/07 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. Please take the time to read this operating manual before using your set. Safety instructions and other notes A Danger: Hi[...]

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    Technical information Voltage : 198-264V/ 50Hz Power consumption : 53W Power consumption (Standby) : less than 4W Measurements in cm (W/H/D) : 50,6/51.8/49.2 Weight without packaging in kg :2 1 Headphones : Output resistance less/equal than 120 Ohms maximum output voltage more than 2,0V at 120 Ohms Winding time : Forward/rewind approx. 260/170 seco[...]

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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. Philips has developed a system which produces the best possible playback quality. The interferences are reduced in old, frequently used video cas[...]

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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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    Connecting the cables a Insert the aerial plug into the 2 socket. b Insert the plug of the mains cable into the wall socket. c If the little red standby light ( STANDBY 5 ) at the front panel of the set is not lit, please switch on the set using the main power switch. The power switch 8 is located on the left side panel of the set. This text will a[...]

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    Initial installation a After you have connected the aerial, confirm the picture on the TV screen with OK on the remote control. ’Autoinstall’ starts. This picture will appear on the screen: AUTO INSTALL SEARCHING ƒƒƒƒƒƒƒ__________________ PLEASE WAIT... Wait until all TV channels have been found. This can take several minutes. b When Aut[...]

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    b Select the line ’ MANUAL SEARCH ’ with the = P r or ; P q button and confirm with the SqP button. MANUAL SEARCH PROGRAMME NUMBER W P01 X FREQUENCY 754 DECODER OFF EXIT: MENU STORE: OK c In the line ’ PROGRAMME NUMBER ’, select the function with the buttons QSr or SqP or use the number buttons ’ 0..9 ’ on the remote control to select t[...]

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    c Press the SqP button. ’Autoinstall’ starts. AUTO INSTALL SEARCHING ƒƒƒƒƒƒƒ__________________ PLEASE WAIT... Wait until all TV channels have been found. This can take several minutes. d When Autoinstall is complete, ’ STORED ’ will briefly appear on the TV screen. The time and date information have been set. e To end, press the MENU[...]

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    Setting the time and date D If a TV channel which transmits Teletext/PDC is stored under programme number ’P01’, time and date will automatically be taken from the Teletext/PDC information. D The next section ’Automatic setting of time/date (SMART CLOCK)’ will show you how to turn ’SMART CLOCK’ on and off. a Press the MENU button on the[...]

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    Selecting a TV channel 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. D The connected decoder can only be used for one TV programme. If you would like to switch to a different TV channel which also requires the decoder during recording, the following messa[...]

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    (Switch-on volume) The function ’ START UP VOLUME ’ (switch-on volume) regulates the volume when turning on the TV-Video Combi to this preset value. a In the line ’ START UP VOLUME ’ change the volume using the buttons QSr or SqP . How do I read TELETEXT? Many TV channels transmit TELETEXT information along with their TV channels. With this[...]

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    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. a Press the MENU button on the remote control. The main menu will appear. b Select [...]

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    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..[...]

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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 X SPECIAL SETTINGS CLOCK AUTO INSTALL MANUAL SEARCH TV CHANNEL ALLOC. WAKE UP EXIT: MENU CONTINUE: p Main menu User guide (OSD) The OSD (On-screen display) shows the various functions in the form of [...]

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    Playing a pre-recorded cassette a Put a cassette into the cassette slot (see illustration). The cassette will be pulled in automatically. b Press the button PLAY G to play the cassette. The screen displays for example: 0:00:00 c To stop, press the STOP h button. d To eject the cassette, press ? on the front of the TV-Video Combi while it is in Stop[...]

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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. D Interference stripes may appear on the screen during still picture. c To exit the still picture, press the PLAY G button. Searching for tape position without the picture (winding) a Stop the [...]

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    Use the ’Manual recording’ function to spontaneously start recording (e.g. to record a TV show already in progress). E Please refer to section ’Recording without automatic switch-off’ , if you want to manually start and stop your own recording. E Please refer to section ’Recording with automatic switch-off’ , if you would like to start [...]

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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 RECOR[...]

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    Use programmed recording to automatically start and stop a recording at a later date. The TV-Video Combi requires the following information for each programmed recording: * 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 TV-Video Combi stores all abo[...]

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    D If ’ PLUSCODE NUMBER NOT VALID ’ appears on the screen, the PlusCode number is incorrect. Correct your entry or cancel using the MENU button. D If ’ MO-FR PROGRAMMING NOT POSSIBLE FOR WEEKEND ’ appears on the TV screen, you have programmed a daily recording for the wrong day. Daily programming can only be used for recordings to be made fr[...]

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    e Insert a cassette that is not erase protected. D TIMER recording only functions if the machine is not being used for other video recorder functions like for example for playback. D If the TV-Video Combi is used a few minutes before beginning a programmed recording session for playback (for example), ’ PRESS OK TO START RECORDING ’ will appear[...]

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    Parental control (Child lock) This function protects your TV-Video Combi from unwanted use. All button functions on the front of the machine are blocked. D Programmed recordings will still be recorded (in spite of the parental control) and cannot be interrupted. a Please make sure the TELETEXT decoder is switched off using the button TELETEXT e . b[...]

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    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 [...]

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    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 sea[...]

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