User Manual

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Congratulations! You are now the owner of one

of the most sophisticated and simple-to-use TV

set/ video recorder combinations (TV Combi) on

the market. With this TV Combi you can watch

TV, as well as record and play VHS-standard

cassettes.

Naturally, you can't wait to use your it. But

before you do, it's worthwhile taking the time to

read through the whole of this operating man-

ual. It will show you how to make the best use of

your equipment.

You can practise using the set without any

worries because, no matter which buttons you

press, you cannot damage it.

Safety instructions

• Danger - high voltage in this appliance! Do not

open! The set does not contain any parts that can

be repaired by the user. As long as the set is

connected to the mains there are parts of it still in

operation. To switch off the set completely you

must disconnect it from the mains.

• Please note that this equipment is designed for

use with a 220-240 volts/50 Hz power supply.

• Ensure that air can circulate freely through the

ventilation slots of the set. Do not place the set

on soft surfaces.

• Do not place the set close to a source of heat

(radiator etc).

• Ensure that no objects or liquids enter the set. If

liquid is spilt into it, disconnect the set imme-

diately from the mains and call the After-Sales

Service for advice.

Contents Page

1. SUMMARY OF BUTTONS AND CONTROLS 2

The remote control 2

Front of the set 3

Back of the set 3

2. INSTALLATION. HOW DO I INSTALL THE TV

COMBI?

Connecting a decoder or other additional

equipment

Connecting to a satellite receiver 6

Emergency interrupt 6

Making standard settings 6

Setting the clock and date 7

3. STORING TV CHANNELS 8

4. THE TV SET FUNCTIONS 10

5. PLAYING A RECORDEDCASSETTE 11

Fast wind and rewind 11

Picture scanning 11

Continuous playback 12

Tape position. 12

Cleaning function 13

6. HOW DO I RECORDDIRECTLY? 14

7. HOW DO I PROGRAMME A RECORDING? 16

Programming with VIDEOPlus+ 16

TIMER Programming 17

8. SPECIALFEATURESON YOUR TV COMBI 20

On Screen Display (OSD) 20

Sleep function (switch off) 21

Switch set on function 21

Child lock 21

Recording from another video appliance 22

9. BEFOREYOU CALLAN ENGINEER 23

10. NOTES 24

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PHILIPS14PV172

Summary of content (24 pages)

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PHILIPS 14PV172 Congratulations! You are now the owner of one of the most sophisticated and simple-to-use TV set/ video recorder combinations (TV Combi) on the market. With this TV Combi you can watch TV, as well as record and play VHS-standard cassettes. Naturally, you can't wait to use your it. But before you do, it's worthwhile taking the time to read through the whole of this operating manual. It will show you how to make the best use of your equipment.
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1. SUMMARY OF BUTTONS AND CONTROLS You will find detailed descriptions of the various functions in the relevant chapters.
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Front of the set m Standby switch h Pause/Stop Programme number Plus/Minus G Playback I Forward wind/ Forward scanning Record J Cassette eject H Rewind/Reverse scanning w Headphones socket 2 Aerial input socket 8 Power switch Pp Sp n Volume control Back of the set EXTERNAL Scart (AV-Euro) socket 3
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2. INSTALLATION. HOW DO I INSTALL THE TV COMBI? Important for the United Kingdom How to insert the batteries into the remote control This apparatus is fitted with an approved moulded 13 Amp plug. To change a fuse in this type of plug proceed as follows: 1 Remove fuse cover and fuse. 2 Fix new fuse which should be a BS1362 5A, A.S.T.A. or BSI approved type. 3 Refit the fuse cover. If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket outlets, it should be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted in its place.
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Connecting to the aerial You can use the auxiliary aerial supplied or connect the set to your aerial installation. 1 Insert the aerial plug into the 2 socket. 2 If you use the auxiliary aerial supplied, push the aerial into the mounting on the back panel until it snaps into place. Rotate the aerial until you have got the best picture quality.
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1 Connect the decoder to the set with a scart cable ( EXTERNAL socket). You will find a description of how to combine the storage of TV channels with the decoder in the chapter 'Storing TV channels' in the section 'Manual channel search' . Note: * On your TV Combi select the programme number that you allocated to the decoder function when storing the channel numbers. The TV Combi will then automatically use the decoder. Making standard settings You can make various standard settings here, e.g.
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Setting the clock and date In order to be able to programme recordings, you must first ensure that the clock on the set is correctly set. 1 In order to start, press the STOP h button. 2 Press the MENU button. The main menu appears on the TV screen. MAIN MENU vw PICTURE FEATURES SPECIAL 3 Select the line 'FEATURES' with the A B menu buttons. Confirm it with the button. FEATURES vw PP RECALL ON TIMER SLEEPTIMER DISPLAY CHILD LOCK CLOCK 0 FULL OFF 4 Select the line 'CLOCK' with the buttons.
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3. STORING TV CHANNELS To be able to watch and record TV programmes you must first store all the TV channels (e.g.: 'BBC 1') in the set. You can store up to 69 TV channels. You can allocate any desired programme number to the TV channels stored by the 'Automatic Channel Search'. Take care that the programme sequence for the first four TV channels is as follows: BBC 1 = P 01, BBC 2 = P 02, ITV = P 03, CH 4 = P 04. Automatic Channel Search The set will search for all TV channels.
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Manual channel search In certain cases the Automatic Channel Search may not be able to find all of the TV channels (e.g. coded TV channels). You can then use this manual method to set the channels. 1 Switch on the set with the STOP h button. and the Sr buttons on the set simultaniously. The installation menu appears on the screen.
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4. THE TV SET FUNCTIONS Selecting a TV channel Picture control Select the required TV channel (= the programme number) with the buttons P p or the digit numbers 0-9 on the remote control. The selected programme number (e.g.: '1') appears in the upper right corner of the TV screen. If this TV channel transmits a 'TV channel name' (e.g.: 'BBC 1'), you will see this displayed next to the programme number. You can control brightness, contrast, sharpness and colour here.
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5. PLAYING A RECORDEDCASSETTE In Chapter 2 you connected the TV Combi. Playing a cassette is now very simple. If you want to record something straight away, first read Chapter 6. 1 Switch on the set or insert a cassette into the Fast wind and rewind (Rewind) or I (Wind) button on your remote control. The tape is wound at high speed. 1 Stop the tape. Press the H cassette slot with the window facing upward. PLAY G 2 Press the WIND 1 playback button.
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4 Select the 'REPEAT PLAY' line. Start the continu- Still picture 1 Press the ous playback with the button. PLAY G D or C menu playback button on the remote control. 5 Press the MENU button. STILL R button. The picture will stand still. Interference stripes will appear at the edge of the picture. Each time you press STILL R again the picture will move on one step. 6 Start the continuous playback with the 2 Press the PLAY G playback button.
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Searching for a tape position Sometimes you may have recorded two or more TV programmes on one cassette. So that you do not have to spend time searching, your set offers you an automatic search facility. Every time you start to record, this TV Combi marks the tape with a code mark. You can search for these code marks on the tape or unrecorded areas lasting at least 15 seconds using the INDEX E button on your remote control. 1 Press the INDEX E button.
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6. HOW DO I RECORDDIRECTLY? The easiest way to record is to directly record a TV programme that is currently being transmitted. And this is how to go about it: If you do not want to record to the end of the cassette, you can change the end time of the recording in 30 minute intervals. 1 Insert a cassette. 2 Use the Recording with OTR Pp button to select the programme number from which you wish to record, e.g.: '01'.
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Auto-assembling Long play function You can use the auto-assembling function to join individual recordings without any annoying flickering between the recordings. You can reduce the recording speed by half. This makes it possible to record, for example, 8 hours instead of 4 hours on an 'E240' cassette. 1 Press the PLAY G playback button. Search for the correct position on the tape and then stop the playback by pressing the STOP h button. 'PAUSE' will appear in the display.
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7. HOW DO I PROGRAMME A RECORDING? In this chapter you will learn how to programme your set. It switches itself on automatically, records the TV programme you want and then automatically switches to standby. What information does the set need? The set needs the following information for every programmed recording: Programming with VIDEOPlus+ With this method the programming will be as easy as dialing a telephone number.
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4 Press the OK button. The programmed code is now decoded. If the set has decoded correctly, the resultant data appears on the TV screen. Note: If you use VIDEOPlus+ for the first time, the 'PROGRAMME NR.' line appears when you enter the VIDEOPlus code. Enter the programme number for this particular TV programme. This number will be stored automatically. Press the OK button to confirm the data is correct. * Do you want to use programme number 'E1' in order to record from an external source (e.g.
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The TIMER lamp on the front of the set lights up when one or more of the TIMER blocks are occupied. How do I record from a satellite tuner? You can also programme recordings from an external satellite tuner. 1 Connect the tuner to the EXTERNAL socket. Make sure that the tuner is switched on and that the correct SAT channel has been selected. General programming notes • • • • • • • • • 18 During a TIMER recording you cannot switch to another TV channel.
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How do I check or correct a TIMER block? TIMER k button on the remote control. A survey of all the TIMER blocks will appear in chronological order on the TV screen. 1 Press the 2 Select a TIMER line with the button. Confirm it with the A C or B button. or the C menu button you choose between setting the date, daily/weekly, programme number, start time and stop time. With the A or the B button or with the 0-9 digit buttons on your remote control you select the data.
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8. SPECIALFEATURESON YOUR TV COMBI Apart from the functions that have already been described, your set has other special functions and extras designed to make the use of your set as convenient as possible. In this chapter you will find out more about them. Personal Preset You can make your personal picture and volume settings here. You can call up these setting and they will be used automatically when you switch the set on.
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How to call up your Personal Preset 1 Press the MENU button. The main menu appears in the display. MAIN MENU D or C menu button you can determine the minutes left until switch off in 15 minutes intervals. When you set the time to '0' with the CLEAR button the sleep function is switched off. 4 With the 5 Press the MENU button. vw PICTURE FEATURES SPECIAL Switch set on function You can programme your set to switch on at a predetermined time. A or button.
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Recording from another video appliance With this TV Combi you can record from an external source, e.g.: a second TV Combi or a camcorder. To do this you will need a scart cable for the 'EXTERNAL' input or a cinch cable for the 'Audio/Video' input at the front of the set. 1 Connect this TV Combi to the appliance from which you want to record, e.g.: a second TV Combi. Plug the scart cable into the scart socket on each appliance. This is the EXTERNAL socket on this TV Combi.
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9. BEFOREYOU CALL AN ENGINEER Problem Possiblecause The set does not respond to any button being pressed * No power supply * A programmed recording is currently being made * Technical disturbance: disconnect from the mains for 30 seconds, then re-connect. * The power switch on the side panel is switched off * Child lock is active Cassette jammed * Pull out the mains plug for a moment. Don't use force.
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10. NOTES Precautions/Notes • The set 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 set, it should be allowed to acclimatize for at least three hours before installation. Do not use the set in dusty places, near strong magnetic fields or where it may be subject to vibration. We recommend disconnecting the appliance from both the mains and the aerial 2 during heavy thunderstorms.