CONTENTS 1. CONNECTING YOUR TV-VIDEO COMBI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Connecting the cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 8. 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Searching for new TV channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Allocating a channel number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deleting a TV Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting the language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting the time and date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 5 5 6 6 7 7 9. 7 8 8 9 9 How to check or change a TIMER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Parental control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Switching the On-screen display (OSD) on or off . . . . . Switching to 16:9 wide screen picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Switching the remote control command . . . . . . . . . . . . . Continuous playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Switch off function (SLEEP TIMER) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Switch on function (WAKE-UP TIMER) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 22 22 23 23 24 24 24 2. Before you call an engineer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Technical terms used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 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) . . . . . . Selecting a preset sound setting (SMART SOUND) . . . Automatic volume control (AVL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . How to read TELETEXT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Playing a cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Playing an NTSC cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 'VIDEO Plus+') . . . . . . . Programming a recording (without 'VIDEO Plus+') . . . . Automatic recording from a satellite receiver (SAT RECORDING) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 12 12 12 12 13 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 15 15 16 16 16 16 16 18 18 18 19 20 3 4. 5. In the table of contents, please simply click the section you need detailed information about. 6. 7. 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 H STOP h I 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 Coloured TELETEXT buttons:To select TELETEXT page directly function, interrupt a programmed recording (TIMER) SMART INDEX E SMART PICTURE : To call up preset picture settings SMART SOUND : To call up preset sound settings RECORD/OTR n STILL R SMART # 0-9 Number buttons: 0 - 9 CLEAR Delete : To delete last entry or clear nred ngreen nyellow nblue To select page/chapter shown in red at the bottom of the screen To select page/chapter shown in green at the bottom of the screen To select page/chapter shown in yellow at the bottom of the screen To select page/chapter shown in blue at the bottom of the screen programmed recording (TIMER) TIMER s TIMER: To make a manual TIMER programming or to alter or clear a programmed TIMER MENU Menu: To call up or close the main menu OK Store/Confirm: To store or confirm entry P p Programme number: To select a programme number up or down AP q Select: One line up BP r Select: One line down _Sp 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 previously selected programme number PLAY G Playback : To play a recorded cassette Front of the set Back 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! 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, to switch on the automatic recording from a satellite receiver 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: To stop the tape, except while a TIMER-recording is being made Audio input socket left/right stereo Video input socket : To connect a camcorder or videogames Headphones socket: To connect headphones 2 EXT. 1 Aerial input socket: To connect the aerial cable Scart socket: To connect a satellite receiver, decoder, video recorder, etc. m P r/q Sr/qx H I 5 G ? AUDIO VIDEO w OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PHILIPS 21PV330/07 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. 21PV330/07 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. Interference The Department of Trade and Industry operates a Radio Investigation Service to help TV licence holders improve reception of BBC and ITC programmes where these are being spoilt by interference. If your dealer cannot help, ask at a Main Post Office for the booklet 'How to Improve Television and Radio Reception'. 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 switch it off with the power 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. Technical information Measurements in cm (W / H / D): 51.0 / 46.0 / 50.5 Power consumption (Standby) : less than 59W (less than 4W) Voltage : 198-264V 50Hz Headphones : Output resistance less than 120 Ohms maximum output voltage more than 2.6V at 120 Ohms 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. 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. C This electronic equipment contains many materials that can be recycled. Please inquire about the possibilities for recycling your old set. D VIDEO Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VIDEO Plus+ system is manufactured under licence from Gemstar Development Corporation. 1 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 Tracking System, Digital Studio Picture Control and laser-cut video heads. 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. This function allows you to save the sound 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. This prevents a sudden increase of the volume, for example, during commercials. 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 a rewind time of 100 seconds (E180) and automatic tape length recognition. One Touch SAT Recording is the new ease-of-use solution for TV-VIDEO Combis to record programmes from your SAT receiver in a convenient way. One Touch SAT Recording is the new ease-of-use solution for TV-VIDEO Combis to record programmes from your SAT receiver in a convenient way. Your TV-VIDEO Combi has been equiped with two tuners. This enables you to watch a programme while you are recording another programme. 2 1. CONNECTING YOUR TV-VIDEO COMBI Connecting the cables 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 ...