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Philips 21PV708-715-908-918/39 manual

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  • Page 1

    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[...]

  • 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) SURROUND Surround Sound : To switch Surround Sound on/off SMART SMART PICTURE : To call up preset picture settings SMART # SMART SOUND : To call up preset sound settings AU[...]

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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/qx Volume : To regulate the volume, to switch on t[...]

  • 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 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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    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 light at the front panel of the set is not lit, please switch on the set. The power switch 8 is located on the left side panel of the set. Connecting a decoder or other equipment You can also connect addit[...]

  • 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 Select the language for the on-screen display (OSD) with the B or A button. d Confirm with the OK button. e Select the country of your residence with the B or A button. If this count[...]

  • Page 8

    e Select the line ’ Decoder ’ with the B or A button. MANUAL STORE Channel/Frequency FREQU. TV system PAL-BG Search 123 Fine tuning (,,,,=,,,,$ Name edit xxx Programme number 01 Decoder OFF NICAM ON Exit: press MENU f Select function ’ ON ’ with the D or C button. When you select ’ OFF ’, the function will be switched off. g Confirm wit[...]

  • Page 9

    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[...]

  • Page 10

    Searching for new TV channels a Press MENU . The main menu will appear. b Select the line ’ Installation ’ with the B or A button and confirm with the C button. c Select the line ’ Add new channels ’ with the B or A button and confirm with the C button. Channel search will start. d To store the TV channel, press OK . e Repeat step d , until[...]

  • Page 11

    Setting the language You can select the language for the on-screen display (OSD). a Press the MENU button on the remote control. The main menu will appear. MAIN MENU Picture Sound Setup Tape Installation Exit: press MENU b Select the line ’ Installation ’ with the B or A button and confirm with the C button. INSTALLATION Add new channels Sort c[...]

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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 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 settings yo[...]

  • Page 13

    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 c[...]

  • Page 14

    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. D If you don’t know the programme number of the required TV channel: a Press the q P r button for more than 2 seconds. The TV channel list appears on the screen. b Select the required TV channel wi[...]

  • Page 15

    Selecting a preset sound setting (SMART SOUND) D ’SMART SOUND’: provides a choice of sound settings from the remote control. E Press the SMART # button repeatedly to select the desired sound setting. D If the Surround function is switched on, ’Smart Sound’ will be switched to ’ Manual ’. Automatic volume control (AVL) E Switch on ’ Au[...]

  • Page 16

    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[...]

  • Page 17

    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 B or A and confirm with the C button. c Select the line ’ Tracking ’ with the buttons B or A . d Hold the buttons D o[...]

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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[...]

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

  • Page 20

    D Under ’ LP ’, use the B or A button to select the recording speed ’SP’ or ’LP’. D The TIMER lamp on the front of the set will light up when one or more of the TIMER blocks are occupied. D When you are recording, the red recording light at the front of the TV-VIDEO Combi will be alight. D If the end of the cassette is reached during a [...]

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    Programming a recording with TELETEXT With this function programming a recording will be considerably easier. In TELETEXT you select the TV programme you want to record. All the required information for recording will be transferred and stored in a TIMER block. You can find more information on TELETEXT in the chapter ’TV SET FUNCTIONS’. a Selec[...]

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    c Press C . TIMER PROGRAMMING VPS DATE PROG. START END LP PDC REP. ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 15 xxx 15:36 15:50 - * ONCE Store: press OK d Select the entry field ’ PROG. ’ with the D or C button. Select ’ Record prepared ’ with the B or A button. e Confirm with the OK button. Your TV-VIDEO Combi is now prepared for recording. The st[...]

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    Changing the TV system If you play back recordings made on a different kind of tape (for example, NTSC standard), the automatic TV system switch-over may lead to colour interferences. You can switch off the ’automatic TV system switch-over’ as follows. a Press the MENU button. The main menu appears. b Select the line ’ Tape ’ with the B or [...]

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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 B or A and confirm with the C button. SETUP Parental control OFF Display MAX Format 16:9 NORMAL Speakers ON Sound o[...]

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    Switching the internal speakers on or off If you want to connect a HiFi-stereo set or a ’Dolby Pro Logic’ decoder to the socket AUDIO OUT L/R (audio output left/right) and switch off the internal speakers, proceed as follows: a Press the MENU button. The main menu will appear. b Select the line ’ Setup ’ with the B or A button and confirm w[...]

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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 B or A . Confirm with the menu button C . TAPE Tape speed SP Tape counter LEFT Rep[...]

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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 B or A button and confirm with the C button. c Determine the time left until switch off in 15 minutes intervals using the B or A button. D You can switc[...]

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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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    Technical terms used Current tape position : The part of the tape currently being played. External source : A device connected via a socket (for example, scart socket) which is transmitting audio/video signals to the TV-VIDEO Combi. Index marking : A marking which is automatically made on the tape at the beginning of every recording. This marking ([...]