CONTENTS 1. CONNECTING YOUR TV-VIDEO COMBI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Connecting the cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Connecting a decoder or other equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 INSTALLING YOUR TV-VIDEO COMBI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Initial installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Allocating a decoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Manual TV channel search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Satellite receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Special installation functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Automatic TV channel search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Channel Number Allocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Delete a TV Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting the language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting the time and date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 5 5 9. 6 6 7 7 7 8 8 8 Switching the On-screen display (OSD) on or off . . . . . Switching to 16:9 wide screen picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Continuous playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Switch off function (SLEEP TIMER) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Switch on function (WAKE-UP TIMER) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 20 21 21 21 2. Before you call an engineer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Technical terms used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 3. IMPORTANT NOTES FOR OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 SUMMARY OF USER GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 User guide (OSD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 TV SET FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Selecting a TV programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Selecting the picture setting (SMART PICTURE) . . . . . . Automatic volume control (AVL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Playing a cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Playing NTSC cassettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tape position indication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Searching for tape position with the picture (picture search) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Still picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Searching for tape position without the picture (wind and rewind) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Instant View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Automatic search for a tape position (index search) . . Picture interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cleaning the video heads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MANUAL RECORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recording without automatic switch-off . . . . . . . . . . . . Recording with automatic switch-off (OTR one-touch-recording) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Protecting your recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Auto-assembling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PROGRAMMED RECORDING (TIMER) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 'VPS' (Video Programming System) and 'PDC' (Programme Delivery Control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Programming a recording (with 'VIDEOplus') . . . . . . . . Programming a recording (without 'VIDEOPlus') . . . . . How to check or change a TIMER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 11 11 11 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 13 13 13 14 14 14 14 15 16 16 16 17 18 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 How to read TELETEXT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Parental control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IN BRIEF The remote control TELETEXT e TELETEXT: To switch TELETEXT on or off STANDBY m Switch off : To switch off set, interrupt menu PLAY G H Playback : To play a recorded cassette Rewind : During STOP and STANDBY: rewind, during PLAYBACK: reverse scanning Pause/Stop: To stop the tape, except while a TIMER-recording is being made Forward wind: During STOP and STANDBY: forward wind, during PLAYBACK: forward scanning Index search: In combination with H / I : to search for previous/next recording on the cassette. Record: To record the programme selected Still picture: To stop the tape and show a still picture function, interrupt a programmed recording (TIMER) SMART (green) SMART PICTURE: To show the preset picture STOP h I settings SMART #(yellow) INDEX E No function RECORD/OTR n STILL R 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 programmed TIMER MENU Menu : To call up or end main menu OK Store/Confirm: To store or confirm entry P pAB Programme number: To select a programme Coloured TELETEXT buttons:To select TELETEXT pages directly (red) (green) (yellow) (blue) TELETEXT: Select page/chapter shown at the bottom of the screen TELETEXT: Select page/chapter shown at the bottom of the screen TELETEXT: Select page/chapter shown at the bottom of the screen TELETEXT: Select page/chapter shown at the bottom of the screen number up or down P rB Select: One line up AP q Select: One line down SpDC Volume: To regulate the volume DSr Select: Cursor left SqC Select: Cursor right y Volume off: To switch the volume on or off z Previous programme number: To select the previous programme number Front of the set Back 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! Standby : To switch off, interrupt a function, interrupt a programmed recording (TIMER) Programme number : To select programme number up or down Volume: To regulate the volume Rewind : During STOP and STANDBY: rewind, during PLAYBACK: reverse scanning Forward wind: During STOP and STANDBY: forward wind, during PLAYBACK: forward scanning Record: To record the programme selected Playback : To play a recorded cassette Pause/Stop, eject cassette: To stop the tape and during STOP eject the cassette Audio input socket Video input socket : To connect a camcorder or videogames Headphones socket: To connect headphones EXT.1 2 Scart socket: To connect a satellite receiver, decoder, video recorder, etc. Aerial input socket: To connect the aerial cable m Pp Sp H I 5 G J/h AUDIO VIDEO w OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PHILIPS 14PV320/05 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. So that you can identify your machine in the event of theft, enter the serial number (PROD.NO) here. The serial number is printed on the type plate fixed at the rear of the set. MODEL NO. Please take the time to read this operating manual before using your TV-VIDEO Combi. 14PV320/05 PROD.NO: . . . . . . Safety instructions and other notes A Danger: High voltage! Do not remove the top cover as there is a risk of an electrical shock! This product complies with the requirements of the Directive 73/23/EEC + 89/336/EEC + 93/68/EEC. Technical information Measurements in cm (W / H / D): 39.2 / 40.7 / 39.8 Power consumption (Standby) : less than 45W (less than 4W) Voltage : 198-264V 50Hz Headphones : Output resistance less than 120 Ohms maximum output voltage more than 2.6V at 120 Ohms A The TV-VIDEO Combi does not contain any components that can be repaired by the customer. To switch off the TV-VIDEO Combi completely you must push the mains switch. B Make sure that air can circulate freely through the ventilation slots on the TV-VIDEO Combi. B Make sure that no objects or liquids enter the TV-VIDEO Combi. If liquid is spilt into it, disconnect the TV-VIDEO Combi immediately from the power supply and call the After-sales Service for advice. Emergency interrupt You can use the STANDBY m button on the TV-VIDEO Combi or the remote control to interrupt any function. If you want to interrupt a running Timer recording, hold the STANDBY m button for several seconds. So if you are having operating problems, you can just interrupt the function and start again. And you can practise operating your set without any worries. No matter which buttons you press, you cannot damage it. B The TV-VIDEO Combi should not be used immediately after transportation from a cold to a hot area or vice versa, or in conditions of extreme humidity. After unpacking the TV-VIDEO Combi, it should be allowed to acclimatize for at least three hours before installation. C These operating instructions have been printed on nonpolluting paper. C Deposit old batteries at the relevant collection points. C Please make use of the facilities available in your country for disposing of the packaging of the TV-VIDEO Combi in a way that helps to protect the environment. C This electronic equipment contains many materials that can be recycled. Please inquire about the possibilities for recycling your old set. D VIDEOPlus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VIDEOPlus+ system is manufactured under licence from Gemstar Development Corporation. 1 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. Philips has developed a system which produces the best possible playback quality. It reduces disturbance on old, worn video cassettes, and emphasises the detail on very good quality cassettes. This function allows you to save the playback settings that suit you best. Select your own personal settings for the type of film you are currently watching. 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 help line" for the next step. Enjoy the Automatic TV channel search/save function and the automatic time adjustment. Automatic Volume Leveller. It minimises sudden changes in TV volume when commercial spots are transmitted. We guarantee that your TV-VIDEO Combi will switch to the new millennium with no problems whatsoever. Simple programming system for TV-VIDEO Combis. Makes programming as easy as making a telephone call. Simply enter the programme code which you will find in your listings magazine. The precision tape drive from Philips with rewind times of 100 seconds (E180) and automatic tape length recognition. 2 1. CONNECTING YOUR TV-VIDEO COMBI Connecting the cables 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 suitable for your socket, cut it off and fit another type. If the plug you fit contains a fuse, it should be a 5Amp fuse. If you fit a plug which does not need a fuse, make sure the fuse on your fuse box is not greater than 5 Amps. D Note: Please destroy the plug you have cut off so that it cannot be used in a 13 Amp socket somewhere else. How to connect a plug The wires in the lead from the video recorder are coloured as follows. * Blue - 'neutral' ('N'). * Brown - 'live' ('L'). d Connect the blue wire to the terminal in the plug which is 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 of the set is not alight, please switch on the set. The power switch located on the left side panel of the set. 8 is Connecting a decoder or other equipment You can also connect additional equipment to the EXT.1 socket. For instance, a satellite receiver, decoder or camcorder. marked with the letter 'N' or coloured black. e Connect the brown wire to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter 'L' or coloured red. f Do not connect either of the wires to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter 'E', the symbol \or coloured green or green and yellow. Before you refit the plug cover, make sure that the grip at the bottom of the plug is clamped over the plastic cover of the lead, not just over the two wires. 4 2. INSTALLING YOUR TV-VIDEO COMBI Allocating a decoder Some TV stations w ...