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CONTENTS
1. CONNECT THE TV-VIDEO COMBI ................... 4 Programming a recording (without ’VIDEO Plus+’) .... 21
Placing the batteries in the remote control ........... 4 How to check or change a programmed recording
Connecting the cables ............................. 5 (TIMER) ......................................... 22
Connecting a decoder or other equipment ............ 5 Clearing a programmed recording (TIMER) .......... 22
2. INSTALLATION ................................... 6 8. ADDITI
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IN BRIEF The remote control MENU Menu: To call up or close the main menu TELETEXTe TELETEXT: To switch TELETEXT on or off 0..9 Number buttons:0 - 9 ;P q Select: Next programme number / in the menu: next line STANDBYm Standby : Turn machine off, cancel current function. =P r Select: Previous programme number / in the menu: previous line Press for more than 3 seconds: cancel current recording QSr Select: Reduce volume / in the menu: to the left or to select settings/values M
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Front of the set Sockets on the front : white socket Audio input socket : To connect a camcorder or video games (audio) AUDIO yellow socket Video input socket : To connect a camcorder or video games (video) VIDEO small socket socket for headphones : To connect headphones w Back 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 sec
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PHILIPS 14PV350/07-14PV354/358/07 Thank you for buying a PHILIPSTV-Video Combi. The So that you can identify your machine in the event of theft, 14PV350/07-14PV354/358/07 is one of the most sophisticated enter the serial number here. You will find this serial number and simple-to-use TV video recorders (TV-Video Combi) on the (PROD.NO:) on the model plate at the back of the machine: market. With this device you can record and play VHS-standard cassettes. MODEL NO. 14PV350/
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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. This system ensures that your picture will be of the best possible quality. This is made possible by a combination of Philips’ very latest technologies: Natural Colour, Smart Picture, Digital Studio Picture Control and laser-cut video heads. Philips has developed a system which produces the best poss
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1. CONNECT THE TV-VIDEO COMBI Important for the United Kingdom Placing the batteries in the remote control This apparatus is fitted with an approved moulded 13 Amp a Open up the battery compartment of your remote control plug. To change a fuse in this type of plug proceed as follows: and place the batteries in it as shown in the picture. 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 suita
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Connecting the cables Connecting a decoder or other equipment You can also connect additional equipment to the EXT socket; for instance, a decoder, satellite receiver or camcorder. D The respective scart socket is usually marked ’AV’ or ’VCR’ on the decoder or satellite receiver. 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 (STANDBY5) at the front panel of the set is not lit, please switch on the set usin
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2. INSTALLATION Initial installation Allocating a decoder a After you have connected the aerial, confirm the picture Some TV stations will send coded TV channels, that you can on the TV screen with OK on the remote control. only watch when you use a purchased or hired decoder. You ’Autoinstall’ starts. This picture will appear on the screen: can connect such a decoder (descrambler) to your TV-Video Combi. With the following function, the connected decoder will automatically be activated for the
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h To end, press the MENU button. Manual TV channel search In certain cases the ’Automatic TV channel search’ may not be Satellite receiver able to find all of the TV channels (e.g. coded TV channels). In that case, use this manual method to set the channels. You can receive channels from the satellite receiver via the a Press the MENU button on the remote control. The main scart socket EXT . menu will appear. a To do this, select the channel number ’E1’ using the b Select the line ’MANUAL SEARCH
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Special installation functions Sorting and clearing TV channels manually You can allocate a programmed TV channel to a random You can select one of the following installation functions in programme number (e.g.: ’P01’) or you can delete a TV order to adapt your TV-Video Combi to your own specific programme recorded by mistake. requirements. D When you start this function, existing programmed recordings may be deleted. Automatic TV channel search (Autoinstall) a Press the MENU button on the remot
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D If you confirm the last possible allocation using the f When all information is correct, confirm with OK . OK button, you will automatically be taken back to ’STORED’ will briefly appear on the display. the main menu. Continue at stepk . g To end, press the MENU button. i Repeat stepsfto huntil you have given a programme number to all TV channels you wish to allocate. Automatic time and date setting (SMART CLOCK) j To stop the allocation, press the MENU button. If a TV channel which transmits
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3. TV SET FUNCTIONS Selecting a TV channel Picture settings Select the required TV channel (= the programme number) The picture can be adjusted according to your personal with the ;P q , =P r buttons or with the digit buttons preferences. 0..9 on the remote control. These settings are automatically stored after exiting the main menu. D The connected decoder can only be used for one TV programme. If you would like to switch to a different a Press the MENU button. The main menu appears. TV channel
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Automatic volume control How do I read TELETEXT? (Automatic Volume Leveller AVL) Many TV channels transmit TELETEXT information along with The function ’Automatic Volume Leveller’ (AVL) regulates the their TV channels. With this TV-Video Combi you can retrieve volume automatically. This will minimise sudden changes in TV this information and display it on the screen using the built-in volume, e.g. when commercial spots are being transmitted or TELETEXT decoder. when switching TV channels. a Pres
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D If you do not press a button, the alarm (TV-Video Wake up function (WAKE-UP) Combi) is switched off automatically after one hour. D If you press the button STANDBYm the current alarm You can programme your TV-Video Combi to switch on at a is (TV-Video Combi) switched off. predetermined time and wake you up. The TV-Video Combi will switch on at the predetermined time D If you want to continue to use the TV-Video Combi, playing the channel last selected and switches itself off press another butt
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4. IMPORTANT NOTES FOR OPERATION 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 STANDBYm button on the remote control. When the set is in the standby mode, a small red lamp (STANDBY5) at the front of the set will be alight. E You can switch the machine on with the ;P q , =P r or 0..9 buttons or by inserting a cassette. A Attention: If you use the power switch 8 on the side panel, you switch off the set
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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 TV SETTINGS X BRIGHTNESS W(,=,,$X SPECIAL SETTINGS COLOUR (,,=,$ CLOCK CONTRAST (,=,,$ AUTO INSTALL SHARPNESS (,,=,$ MANUAL SEARCH START UP VOLUME (=,,,$ TV CHANNEL ALLOC. AVL ON WAKE UP EXIT: MENU CONTINUE: p EXIT: MENU Main menu Chapter ’TV SET FUNCTIONS - Picture settings’ User guide (OSD) CLOCK The OSD (On-screen display) shows the various fun
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5. PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS Playing a pre-recorded cassette Playing NTSC cassettes With this TV-Video Combi you can playback cassettes that a Put a cassette into the cassette slot (see illustration). The have been recorded in NTSC standard on other video cassette will be pulled in automatically. recorders (e.g. American cassettes). D During NTSC playback, ’NTSC’ will briefly appear on the screen. D Some special functions (e.g.: still picture) are not possible during NTSC playback. Tape position indica
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Searching for tape position with the picture ’Instant View’ function (picture search) With this function you can switch to picture search during wind and rewind. a While a cassette is playing, press the H (reverse) or I (forward) button once or several times. The screen a If you hold the H (rewind) or I (forward) button displays for example: during wind or rewind, you will switch to picture search. b When you release this button, the TV-Video Combi automatically switches back to wind and rewind.
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Eliminating picture interference (tracking) If the picture quality is poor during playback, you can manually adjust the tracking. a Press and hold the button ;P q or =P r during playback until the playback quality reaches its best. ’T+’ will appear on the screen when the button ;P q is pressed. ’T-’ will appear when you press the button =P r . This setting will remain until the cassette is removed. 17
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6. MANUAL RECORDING Use the ’Manual recording’ function to spontaneously start D If you would like to turn off the screen during the recording (e.g. to record a TV show already in progress). recording, press the button STANDBYm . E Please refer to section ’Recording without automatic D To switch the screen back on again, press the switch-off’, if you want to manually start and stop your ;P q button. own recording. D With the screen switched off you can only stop a E Please refer to section ’Reco
