Philips 14PV325-05S User Manual

CONTENTS

1. CONNECTING YOUR TV-VIDEO COMBI 4..............

Connecting the cables 4.............................

Connecting a decoder or other equipment 4............

2. INSTALLING YOUR TV-VIDEO COMBI 5................

Initial installation 5..................................

Allocating a decoder 5..............................

Manual TV channel search 6.........................

Satellite receiver 6..................................

Automatic TV channel search 6......................

Channel Number Allocation 7........................

Delete a TV Channel 7...............................

Setting the language 7..............................

Setting the time and date 8...........................

3. IMPORTANT NOTES FOR OPERATION 9...............

SUMMARY OF USER GUIDE 9........................

User guide (OSD) 9..................................

4. TV SET FUNCTIONS 10..............................

Selecting a TV programme 10........................

Automatic volume control (AVL) 10....................

5. PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS 11..........................

Playing a cassette 11................................

Playing NTSC cassettes 11...........................

Tape position indication 11...........................

Searching for tape position with the picture (picture

search) 11.........................................

Still picture 11......................................

Searching for tape position without the picture (wind

and rewind) 11.....................................

Instant View 11.....................................

Automatic search for a tape position (index search) 11..

Picture interference 12..............................

Cleaning the video heads 12.........................

Continuous playback 20.............................

Switch off function (SLEEP TIMER) 20.................

Switch on function (WAKE-UP TIMER) 20..............

9. Before you call an engineer 21.......................

Technical terms used 22.............................

6. MANUAL RECORDING 13............................

Recording without automatic switch-off 13............

Recording with automatic switch-off (OTR

one-touch-recording) 13.............................

Protecting your recordings 13........................

Auto-assembling 13.................................

7. PROGRAMMED RECORDING (TIMER) 15...............

’VPS’ (Video Programming System) and ’PDC’

(Programme Delivery Control) 15.....................

Programming a recording (with ’VIDEOplus’) 15........

Programming a recording (without ’VIDEOPlus’) 16.....

How to check or change a TIMER 17..................

8. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS 18.........................

How to read TELETEXT 18............................

Parental control 18..................................

Switching the On-screen display (OSD) on or off 19.....

Switching to 16:9 wide screen picture 19..............

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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

function, interrupt a programmed recording
(TIMER)

SMART Smart Picture: No function

SMART # Smart Sound: No function

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

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

qSC Select: Cursor right

y Volume off: To switch the volume on or off

z Previous programme number: To select the

previous programme number

PLAY G Playback : To play a recorded cassette

H Rewind : During STOP and STANDBY: rewind, during PLAYBACK: reverse scanning

STOP h Pause/Stop: To stop the tape, except while a TIMER-recording is being made

I Forward wind: During STOP and STANDBY: forward wind, during PLAYBACK: forward

scanning

INDEX E Index search: In combination with H / I : to search for previous/next recording

on the cassette.

RECORD/OTR n Record: To record the programme selected

STILL R Still picture: To stop the tape and show a still picture

Coloured TELETEXT- buttons: To select TELETEXT pages directly

n(red) TELETEXT: Select page/chapter shown at the bottom of the screen

n(green) TELETEXT: Select page/chapter shown at the bottom of the screen

n(yellow) TELETEXT: Select page/chapter shown at the bottom of the screen

n(blue) TELETEXT: Select page/chapter shown at the bottom of the screen

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-recordingsare not possible!

Standby : To switch off, interrupt a function, interrupt a programmed recording (TIMER)

m

Programme number : To select programme number up or down

P p

Sp

Volume: To regulate the volume

Rewind : During STOP and STANDBY: rewind, during PLAYBACK:reverse scanning

H

Forward wind: During STOP and STANDBY: forward wind, during PLAYBACK: forward scanning

I

Record: To record the programme selected

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Playback : To play a recorded cassette

G

Pause/Stop, eject cassette: To stop the tape and during STOPeject the cassette

?

Audio input socket

AUDIO

Video input socket : To connect a camcorder or videogames

VIDEO

Headphones socket: To connect headphones

w

EXT.1 Scart socket: To connect a satellite receiver, decoder, video recorder, etc.

Aerial input socket: To connect the aerial cable

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PHILIPS 14PV325/05S

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

ADanger: High voltage!

Do not remove the top cover as there is a risk of an electrical
shock!

AThe 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.

BMake sure that air can circulate freely through the ventilation

slots on the TV-VIDEO Combi.

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: 14PV327/05B - 14PV325/05S

PROD.NO: ......

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

BMake 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.

BThe 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 possibilitiesfor recycling
your old set.

DVIDEOPlus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of

Gemstar Development Corporation. The VIDEOPlus+ system is
manufactured under licence from Gemstar Development
Corporation.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

We guarantee that your TV-VIDEO Combi will switch to the new millennium with
no problems whatsoever.

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1. CONNECTING YOUR TV-VIDEO COMBI

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 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.
If the mains plug contains a fuse, this should have a value of
5A. If a plug without a fuse is used, the fuse at the distribution
board should not be greater than 5A.

DNote: * The severed plug must be destroyed to avoid a

possible shock hazard should it be inserted into a 13A
socket elsewhere.

How to connect a plug:

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with
the following code:
BLUE - ’NEUTRAL’ (’N’)
BROWN - ’LIVE’ (’L’)

d The BLUE wire must be connected to the terminal which

is marked with the letter ’N’ or coloured BLACK.

e The BROWN wire must be connected to the terminal

which is marked with the letter ’L’ or coloured RED.

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 of the set is not alight,

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 additional equipment to the EXT.1
socket. For instance, a satellite receiver, decoder or
camcorder.

f Do not connect either wires to the earth terminal in the

plug which is marked with the letter ’E’ or by the safety
earth symbol \or coloured green or green-and-yellow.

Before replacing the plug cover, make certain that the cord
grip is clamped over the sheath of the lead - not simply over
the two wires.

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2. INSTALLING YOUR TV-VIDEO COMBI

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 If you have connected the aerial to the TV-VIDEO Combi,

press the OK button.
’Automatic TV channel search’ starts. This picture will
appear on the screen:

Searching...
CHANNELS FOUND:

Allocating a decoder

Some TV stations will send coded TV channels, that you can
only watch when you use a decoder. You can connect such a
decoder (descrambler) to your TV-VIDEO Combi. With the
following function, the connected decoder will automatically
be activated for the TV programme you want to watch.

a Choose the TV channel on which you wish to use the

decoder with the qSC or DSr buttons on the
TV-VIDEO Combi or the number buttons 0-9 on the
remote control.

b Press the MENU button on the remote control. The main

menu will appear.

c Select the line ’Installation’ with the AP q or

P rB button and confirm with the qSC button.

d Select the line ’Manual store’ with the AP q or

P rB button and confirm with the qSC button.

e Select the line ’Decoder’ with the AP q or

P rB button.

//////,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Wait until all TV channels have been found. This can take
several minutes.

DIf you have connected a decoder, you must install it

as described in the next section.

DIf you have connected a satellite receiver, please

read the section ’satellite receiver’.

MANUAL STORE

Channel/Frequency FREQU.

Search 125
Fine tuning (,,,,,,n=,,,,,,$
Name edit xxx
Programme number P01
Decoder OFF

ã Exit:
« press MENU

f Select function ’ON’ with the DSr or qSC

button. When you select ’OFF’, the function will be
switched off.

g Confirm with the OK button.

h To end, press the MENU button.

Your decoder has now been allocated to this TV channel.

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Manual TV channel search

In certain cases the ’Automatic TV channel search’ may not be
able to find all of the TV channels (e.g. coded TV channels). In
that case, use this manual method to set the channels.

a Press the MENU button on the remote control. The main

menu will appear.

b Select the line ’Installation’ with the AP q or

P rB button and confirm with the qSC button.

c Select the line ’Manual store’ with the AP q or

P rB button and confirm with the qSC button.

MANUAL STORE

i Press the OK button to store the TV channel.

DIf you want to search for further TV channels, start

again at step e.

j To end, press the MENU button.

Satellite receiver

You can receive channels from the satellite receiver via the
scart socket EXT.1 .
To do this, select the channel number ’E1’ with the

P pAB button. You will have to select the channels to be

received by the satellite receiver on the receiver itself.

Channel/Frequency FREQU.

Search 125
Fine tuning (,,,,,,n=,,,,,,$
Name edit xxx
Programme number P01
Decoder OFF

ã Exit:
« press MENU

d In the line ’Channel/Frequency’, select the

display for:

’FREQU.’: frequency
’CCH’: channel
’SCH’: special channel

e If you know the frequency or channel of the desired TV

channel, you can enter the data in line ’Search’ with
the digit buttons 0-9 .

DIf you don’t know the frequency or channel of the TV

channel of your choice, press the qSC button to
start the channel search.

f In the line ’Programme number’ select the

programme number you want e.g.: ’P01’, using the

DSr or qSC button.

g If you want to change the TV channel name, press the

qSC button in line ’Name edit’.

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 the MENU button on the remote control. The main

menu will appear.

b Select the line ’Installation’ with the AP q or

P rB button and confirm with the qSC button.

c Select the line ’Autoinstall’ with the AP q or

P rB button.

d Press the qSC button. The ’Automatic TV channel

search’ starts.

Searching...
CHANNELS FOUND:

//////,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

E Select the character you want to change with the

DSr or the qSC button. Change the character

with the AP q or the P rB button. Select the next
character in the same way.

E To confirm the information, press the OK button.

h If you want to change the automatic tv channel setting,

select the line ’Fine tuning’.
With the DSr or qSC button you can vary the
automatic tv channel setting. Important: This re-tuning is
only necessary and useful in special cases, e.g.: when
there are stripes on the picture with cable-TV systems.

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e When the TV channel search is complete,

’Installation comp.’ will appear on the
screen.

How to search for a TV channel manually, you can read in the
section ’Manual TV channel search’.

DAutomatic Channel Installation:

Some cable companies or broadcasters offer the
possibility to install TV channels automatically with ’ACI’.
Information about the installation offered and how to
select it, will appear on the screen.
This set will recognize and install TV channels with ’ACI’
automatically.
TV channels will be stored from programme number 1
onward.
If ’ACI’ cannot identify a TV channel, you can search for it
using the method as described in the section ’Manual TV
Channel Search’.

Delete a TV Channel

a Press the MENU button. The main menu appears.

b Select the line ’Installation’ with the menu

buttons AP q or P rB and confirm with the menu
button qSC .

c Select the line ’Sort channels’ with the menu

buttons AP q or P rB and confirm with the menu
button qSC .

SORT CHANNELS

Channel Number Allocation

a Press the MENU button. The main menu appears.

b Select the line ’Installation’ with the menu

buttons AP q or P rB and confirm with the menu
button qSC .

c Select the line ’Sort channels’ with the menu

buttons AP q or P rB and confirm with the menu
button qSC .

SORT CHANNELS

01 xxx

02 yyy
03 zzz

ã Exit:
« press MENU press OK

04 aaa

05 bbb
06 ccc

01 xxx

02 yyy
03 zzz

ã Exit:
« press MENU press OK

04 aaa

05 bbb
06 ccc

d With the menu buttons AP q , P rB , DSr or

qSC , select the TV channel you want to delete and

press the OK button.

e Repeat step d, until you have deleted all the required

TV channels.

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.

d With the menu buttons AP q , P rB , DSr or

qSC , select the TV channel to which you want to

allocate a programme number and press the OK button.

e With the menu buttons AP q , P rB , DSr or

qSC , shift the TV channel to the programme number

you wish to allocate to this TV channel and press the

OK button.

f Repeat steps dto euntil you have allocated a

programme number to all the required TV channels.

g To end, press the MENU button.

b Select the line ’Installation’ with the AP q or

P rB button and confirm with the qSC button.

c Select the line ’LANGUAGE’ with the AP q or

P rB button.

d Select your language with the DSr or qSC

button.

e To end, press the MENU button.

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Setting the time and date

a Press the MENU button on the remote control. The main

menu will appear.

b Select the line ’Set clock’ with the AP q or

P rB button and confirm with the qSC button.

SET CLOCK

Time 15:36

Year 1999
Month 6
Date 8
Smart clock ON

ã Exit:
« press MENU

c Check the time in line ’Time’. If required, please change

the time with the 0-9 buttons on the remote control.

d Check ’Year’, ’Month’ and ’Date’ in the same way.

You can switch between entry fields with AP q or

P rB button. Confirm each entry with the OK button.

e To end, press the MENU button.

Automatic clock and date setting
(SMART CLOCK)

DIf a TV programme, which transmits TELETEXT, is stored

with programme number ’P01’, time and date will be set
automatically.

DClock will automatically be adjusted to winter time and

summer time.

a Select the line ’Smart clock’ with the menu buttons

AP q or P rB .

b Switch the function on with the menu buttons DSr or

qSC .

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3. IMPORTANT NOTES FOR OPERATION

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

ã Exit:
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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 you require. There is a summary of the
menus on this page. The main button functions are displayed
in a help line along the bottom of the screen.

E To call up the menu: With the MENU button.
E To select a line: With the AP q or P rB button.
E Select within a line: With the menu buttons DSr or

qSC .

E To enter or change your selection: With the 0-9 ,

DSr or qSC button.

PICTURE

Brightness (,,,,,,,,,,,,

Colour (,,,,,,,,,,
Contrast (,,,,,,,
Sharpness (,,,,,,,,
Store as pref. NO

ã Exit:
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Chapter: ’TV SET FUNCTIONS’

SOUND

Volume (,,,,,,,,,,,,

Auto volume cont. YES
Store as pref. NO

ã Exit:
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Chapter ’TV SET FUNCTIONS’

E To enter or change your selection in the TIMER entry

columns: With the AP q or P rB button.

E To cancel: With the MENU button.
E To save or confirm: With the OK button.
E To close the menu: With the MENU menu button.

E To confirm the messages in red on the screen: Press the

OK button.

E You can switch the machine on with the AP q ,

P rB , z or 0-9 button or by putting in a cassette.

SETUP

Parental control OFF

Display MAX
Format 16:9 NORMAL

ã Exit:
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Chapter: ’ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS’

TAPE

Tape speed SP

Tape Counter USED
Repeat play N. ACT.
Jitter N. ACT.
Tracking (,,,,,,,,=,,,,,,$
Cleaning

ã Exit:
« press MENU

Chapter: ’PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS’

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4. TV SET FUNCTIONS

Selecting a TV programme

Select the required TV channel (=programme number) with the

P pAB button or with the digit buttons 0-9 on the remote

control.

DIf you don’t know the programme number of the required

TV channel:

a Press the P pAB button for more than 2

seconds. The TV channel list appears on the screen.

b Select the required TV channel with the

P pAB button.

After 1 second the TV-VIDEO Combi will switch to
the selected programme number.

Picture settings

a Press the MENU button. The main menu appears.

b Select the line ’Picture’ with the menu buttons

AP q or P rB and confirm with the menu button

qSC .

Volume control

You can control the volume level with the SpDC button.
If you want to mute the sound temporarily (e.g.: during a
telephone call), press the y button on the remote control.
When you press the y button again, the sound will return at
its original volume level.

Sound settings

a Press the MENU button. The main menu appears.

b Select the line ’Sound’ with the AP q or P rB

button and confirm with the qSC button.

SOUND

Volume (,,,,,,,,,,,,

Auto volume cont. YES
Store as pref. NO

PICTURE

Brightness (,,,,,,,,,,,,

Colour (,,,,,,,,,,
Contrast (,,,,,,,
Sharpness (,,,,,,,,
Store as pref. NO

ã Exit:
« press MENU

c Select the required line with the menu buttons AP q or

P rB and alter with the menu buttons DSr or

qSC .

DTo store this setting as a standard setting, select the

line ’Store as pref.’ with the menu buttons

AP q or P rB . Select ’YES’ and confirm with

the OK button.

ã Exit:
« press MENU

c Select the line ’Volume’ with the AP q or P rB

button and alter with the DSr or qSC button.

DTo store this setting as a standard setting, select

’YES’ in line ’Store as pref.’ and confirm
with the OK button.

DTo call up the standard settings, switch the set of

and on again.

Automatic volume control (AVL)

E Switch on ’Auto volume cont.’, to activate the

automatic volume control. It minimises sudden changes
in TV volume when commercial spots are transmitted.

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5. PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS

Playing a cassette

a Put a cassette into the cassette slot.

b Press the PLAY G button.

c If you press the STOP h button once, the TV-VIDEO

Combi will switch to pause. To stop, press the STOP h
button again.

d To eject the cassette, press the ? button on the

TV-VIDEO Combi or press the STOP h button on the
remote control several seconds.

DSome hired cassettes may have a poor picture or

poor sound quality. This is not a fault in your
machine. Please read `Picture interference´.

DSome functions switch off automatically after a

while (for example, pause, still picture, picture
search). This helps to protect the cassette and
avoids wasting power.

Searching for tape position with the picture
(picture search)

a While a cassette is playing, press the H (reverse) or

I (forward) button once or several times.

b To stop at a certain picture, press the PLAY G button.

DDuring picture search, the picture quality may not be

so good and there will be no sound.

Still picture

a Press the STILL R button. A still picture will appear on

the screen.

b Each time you press STILL R again, the picture will

move on one step.

Searching for tape position without the
picture (wind and rewind)

a Stop the tape with the STOP h button.

Playing NTSC cassettes

With this set you can play cassettes that have been recorded
on another video recorder in the NTSC standard (for example,
American cassettes).

DSome special features (for example, still picture) are not

possible while you are playing an NTSC cassette.

Tape position indication

DPress the OK button to display the current tape position.
DTo change the type of tape position display, proceed as

follows:

a During playback, press the MENU button.

b Select the line ’Tape’ with the menu buttons AP q or

P rB and confirm with the OK button.

c Select the line ’Tape counter’ with the menu

buttons AP q or P rB .

d With the menu buttons DSr or qSC select

’USED’ to check the time used, or ’LEFT’ to check the
time left on the tape.

b Press the H (reverse) or I (forward) button.

c To stop at a certain picture, press the STOP h button.

Instant View

With this function you can switch to picture search during
wind and rewind.

a If you hold the H (rewind) or I (wind) button

during wind or rewind, you will switch to picture search.

b When you release the button, the TV-VIDEO Combi will

automatically switch back to rewind or wind.

Automatic search for a tape position (index
search)

At the start of each recording, the TV-VIDEO Combi will write
an index code on the tape.

a Press the INDEX E button. Press the I button to

select the next code mark or the H button for the
previous code mark.

b When the TV-VIDEO Combi finds the code mark, it will

automatically switch to play.

e Confirm with the OK button.

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Picture interference

Cleaning the video heads

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 menu buttons AP q or

P rB and confirm with the qSC button.

c Select the line ’Tracking’ with the menu buttons

AP q or P rB .

d Hold the menu buttons DSr or qSC until the

playback quality is at its best.

e Confirm with the OK button.

f To end, press the MENU button. This setting will remain

until you remove the cassette.

Tracking during still picture

If horizontal lines appear on the screen when you play a
cassette, you should clean the video heads.

a During playback, press the MENU button.

b Select the line ’Tape’ with the menu buttons AP q or

P rB and confirm with the qSC button.

c Select the line ’Cleaning’ with the menu buttons

AP q or P rB .

If the still picture vibrates vertically, you can improve the still
picture as follows:

a During still picture, press the MENU button.

b Select the line ’Tape’ with the AP q button or

P rB and confirm with the qSC button.

c Select the line ’Jitter’ with the AP q or P rB

button.

d Hold the DSr or qSC button until the picture

quality is at its best.

e Confirm with the OK button.

f To end, press the MENU button.

DPlease note, however, that interference may still

occur with poor quality cassettes.

d Press the OK button. ’CLEANING’ appears on the

screen.

e Wait a few seconds, until the message disappears and

then press the MENU button.

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6. MANUAL RECORDING

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
automatic switch-off’.

Recording without automatic switch-off

a Insert a cassette.

b Use the P pAB button to select the programme

number you want to record, for example, ’P01’.

DProgramme number ’E1’ is provided for recording

from external sources (via the EXT.1 scart socket).

c To start recording, press the RECORD/OTR n button on the

remote control or 5 on the TV-VIDEO Combi.
When you are recording, the red recording light at the
front of the TV-VIDEO Combi will be alight.

d Stop recording with the STOP h button.

Recording with automatic switch-off (OTR
one-touch-recording)

a Put a cassette in the machine.

b Use the P pAB button to select the programme

number you want to record.

c Press the RECORD/OTR n button on the remote control.

When you are recording, the red recording light at the
front of the TV-VIDEO Combi will be alight.

d Press the RECORD/OTR n button again and again until the

display on the TV-VIDEO Combi shows the desired end
time or length of the recording.

DTo cancel this information, press the CLEAR button.

e Confirm with the OK button.

f To end, press the MENU button.

Protecting your recordings

DDuring a recording you can watch other TV

channels.

DTo switch off the screen, press the STANDBY m

button.

So that you don’t accidentally delete an important recording,
remove the special tab on the narrow side of the cassette with
a screwdriver or slide the special tab to the left. Later, if you
no longer want to protect your recording, you can seal the gap
again with sticky tape or slide the special tab to the right.

Auto-assembling

You can use the auto-assembling function to join individual
recordings without any major picture disturbance between
them.

a While the cassette is playing, search for the correct

position on the tape.

b Stop the cassette by pressing the STOP h button.

’Pause’ will appear on the TV screen.

c Now start recording as usual by pressing the

RECORD/OTR n button on the remote control.

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Selecting the recording speed (SP or LP)

You can reduce the recording speed by half. This makes it
possible to record, for example, eight-hours instead of
four-hours on an ’E240’ (four-hour) cassette.

a Press the MENU button. The main menu appears.

b Select the line ’Tape’ with the AP q or P rB

button, and confirm with the qSC button.

c Select the line ’Tape speed’ with the AP q or

P rB button, and confirm with the qSC button.

d Select the required recording speed with the DSr or

qSC button.

D’LP’: Long Play = half recording speed (double

recording time).
’SP’: Standard Play = normal recording speed.

DThe picture quality will be adversely affected when

recording at half recording speed (’LP’).

DFor playback, the correct recording speed will

automatically be selected.

e Confirm with the OK button.

f To end, press the MENU button.

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7. PROGRAMMED RECORDING (TIMER)

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 recording speed (SP/LP).

The TV-VIDEO Combi stores all the information in a TIMER
block. You can programme up to 6 TIMER blocks a month in
advance.

’VPS’ (Video Programming System) and
’PDC’ (Programme Delivery Control)

With ’VPS and PDC’, the TV station controls the start time and
the length of the recording. This means that the TV-VIDEO
Combi switches itself on and off at the right time even if a TV
programme you want to record begins earlier or finishes later
than expected.
Usually the start time is the same as the VPS or PDC time. But
if your TV guide gives a VPS or PDC time which is different to
the programme’s start time (for example, 20.15 and VPS 20.14),
you must enter ’20.14’ as the start time.
If you want to programme a time that is different from the VPS
or PDC time, you must switch off VPS or PDC.

Programming a recording (with ’VIDEOplus’)

c Enter the entire PlusCode-programming number (up to 9

digits) printed in your TV guide next to the start time of a
TV programme.
For example, 5-234-89 or 5 234 89
Enter 523489 for the PlusCode-programming number.
If you make a mistake, you can clear your instructions
with the CLEAR button.

VIDEOPLUS

CODE REPEAT

,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

123456((( ONCE

0-9 Store:

d In line ’REPEAT’ select daily or weekly programming

press OK

with the DSr or qSC button.

’Mo-Fr’: recordings every day from Monday to Friday.
’Mo-Su’: recordings every day from Monday to Sunday.
’WEEKLY’: recordings every week on the same day of

the week.

e Confirm with the OK button. Your programming details

will then appear on the TV screen.

TIMER PROGRAMMING

DATEPROG. START END LP PDC REP.

,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

15 xxx 15:36 15:50 - * ONCE

VPS

All the information required for a programming is contained in
the PlusCode-programming number.

a Press the TIMER k button on the remote control.

b Select the line ’Videoplus’ with the menu buttons

AP q or P rB and confirm with the qSC button.

ã Exit: Start:
« press TIMER press è

DIf VIDEOPlus+ does not recognise the TV channel,

’E1’ will appear on the TV screen. Instead of ’E1’,
you can select the programme number you want
with the number buttons 0-9 .

DIf ’Code error’ appears on the TV screen, this

means you entered an incorrect PlusCode number
or the incorrect date. Correct your instructions or
end with the SV/V+ button.

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DIf ’Daily error’ appears on the TV screen, the

date was incorrectly entered. Daily programming
can only be used for recordings to be made from
Monday to Friday.

c Select a free TIMER block with the P pAB button.

Press the OK button.

DUnder ’VPS/PDC’, use the AP q or P rB

button to switch ’VPS or PDC’ on or off.

DUnder ’LP’, use the or P rB button to select the

recording speed ’SP’ or ’LP’.

DThe TIMER lamp on the front of the set lights up

when one or more of the TIMER blocks are
occupied.

DIf the end of the cassette is reached during a

recording, the TV-VIDEO Combi automatically ejects
the cassette.

DIf you forget to load a cassette, ’No cassette’

will appear.

DIf you inserted a cassette with erase protection

when you want to start a recording, the cassette will
be ejected.

f Press the OK button.

g Confirm the message on the screen with the OK button.

A TIMER recording can only start, if the set is not used for
other video recorder functions (e.g. playback).

h To end, press the TIMER k button.

TIMER PROGRAMMING

DATEPROG. START END LP PDC REP.

,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

15 xxx 15:36 15:50 - * ONCE

ã Exit: Start:
« press TIMER press è

d Select the entry field with the DSr or qSC

VPS

button.

e Enter information with the menu buttons AP q or

P rB or with the digit buttons 0-9 .

DUnder ’REP.’, use the AP q or P rB button to

select daily or weekly programming.
’Mo-Fr’: recordings every day from Monday to
Friday.
’Mo-Su’: recordings every day from Monday to
Sunday.
’WEEKL’: recordings every week on the same day
of the week.

DUnder ’VPS/PDC’, use the AP q or P rB

button to switch ’VPS or PDC’ on or off.

Programming a recording (without
’VIDEOPlus’)

a Press the SV/V+ button on the remote control.

b Select the line ’Timer programming’ withthe

menu buttons AP q or P rB and confirm with the

qSC button.

TIMER PROGRAMMING

DATEPROG. START END LP PDC REP.

,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

-- -- --:-- --:-- - - -----

ã Exit: Start:
« press TIMER press è

VPS

DUnder ’LP’, use the AP q or P rB button to

select the recording speed ’SP’ or ’LP’.

f Confirm with the OK button when the information is

correct.

g Confirm the message on the screen with the OK button.

A TIMER recording can only start, if the set is not used for
other video recorder functions (e.g. playback).

DThe programming information has been stored in a

TIMER block.

h To end, press the TIMER k button.

i Make sure that the cassette you have put in can be

recorded on.

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How to check or change a TIMER

How to clear a TIMER

a Press the TIMER k button on the remote control.

b Select the line ’Timer programming’ withthe

menu buttons AP q or P rB and confirm with the

qSC button.

c Select the TIMER you want to check or change with the

AP q or P rB button and confirm with the OK

button.

d Select the entry field with the DSr or qSC

button.

e Change any information with the AP q or P rB

button or with the 0-9 buttons.

DUnder ’LP’, use the AP q or P rB button to

select the recording speed ’SP’ or ’LP’.

f Confirm the message on the screen with the OK button.

A TIMER recording can only start, if the set is not used for
other video recorder functions (e.g. playback).

a Press the TIMER k button on the remote control.

b Select the line ’Timer programming’ withthe

menu buttons AP q or P rB and confirm with the

qSC button.

c Select the TIMER you want to clear with the menu

buttons AP q or P rB .

d Press the CLEAR button.

e Switch off with the TIMER k button.

DThe programming information has been stored in a

TIMER block.

g To end, press the TIMER k button.

h Make sure that the cassette you have put in can be

recorded on.

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8. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

How to read TELETEXT

E Press the TELETEXT e button to switch the TXT decoder

on and off. The TV-VIDEO Combi is now receiving the TXT
of the TV channel currently selected.

E To store the current page, press the OK button.

The next time you call up TELETEXT, you will
automatically turn to this page.

E If you want to select an other page, type in the number of

the page with the digit buttons 0-9 . With the colour
buttons on your remote control you can directly select
the page numbers/chapters shown at the bottom of the
TV screen.

Extra TELETEXT functions

To use the extra TELETEXT functions, press the MENU button,
when you are in TELETEXT.

E To enlarge the print, select the symbol ’g’ and confirm

with the OK button.

E To switch off the TELETEXT decoder temporarily, select

the symbol ’d’ and confirm with the OK button.

Parental control

This function will prevent unauthorised use of your TV-VIDEO
Combi. All button-functions will be locked.

DYou can make programmed recordings while the parental

control is on.

a Press the MENU button. The main menu appears.

b Select the line ’Setup’ with the AP q or P rB

button and confirm with the qSC button.

SETUP

Parental control OFF

Display MAX
Format 16:9 NORMAL

ã Exit:
« press MENU

E To call up a TELETEXT sub-page:

a Select the symbol ’}’ and confirm with the OK

button.

b Enter the page number of the sub-page with the

0-9 -buttons (e.g.: 0123).

E To call up concealed information, select the symbol ’b’

and confirm with the OK button.

E To stop the pages from being turned over, select the

symbol ’f’ and confirm with the OK button.

E To show TELETEXT transparently, select the symbol ’-’

and confirm with the OK button.

c In the line ’Parental control’ select ’ON’ with

the DSr or qSC button.

d Confirm with the OK button.

e To end, press the MENU button.

Keep the remote control in a safe place.

f If you want to switch off the parental control, select

’OFF’ in line ’Parental control’.

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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.

Switching to 16:9 wide screen picture

If you are using a cassette with 16:9 wide screen recordings,
you can switch this function ’ON’. The TV-VIDEO Combi will
now automatically switch to wide screen.

a Press the MENU button. The main menu appears.

b Select the line ’Setup’ with the menu buttons

AP q or P rB and confirm with the qSC button.

SETUP

Parental control OFF

Display MAX
Format 16:9 NORMAL

ã Exit:
« press MENU

c Select the line ’Display’ with the menu buttons

AP q or P rB .

d Select one of the options indicated with the menu buttons

qSC or DSr .

’MAX’: OSD appears for a few seconds each time an
operating mode is selected and then disappears.

’MIN’: OSD is minimised.
’PROGR.’: the programme number is constantly

indicated.
’COUNTER’: the counter is constantly indicated.

e Confirm with the OK button.

f To end, press the MENU button.

a Press the MENU button. The main menu appears.

b Select the line ’Setup’ with the AP q or P rB

button and confirm with the qSC button.

SETUP

Parental control OFF

Display MAX
Format 16:9 NORMAL

ã Exit:
« press MENU

c Select the line ’Format 16:9’ with the P rB or

AP q button.

d Select one of the possibilities with the qSC or

DSr button.

’NORMAL’ : Normal size picture.
’EXTEND.’ : Extended size picture.
’COMPR.’ : 16:9 format picture.

DWhen you watch TV you can select between

’EXTEND.’ and ’NORMAL’.

e Confirm with the OK button.

f To end, press the MENU button.

DWith the OK button you can superimpose the On

Screen Display of current operating mode on the TV
screen.

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Continuous playback

Switch off function (SLEEP TIMER)

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 AP q or

P rB . Confirm with the menu button qSC .

TAPE

Tape speed SP

Tape Counter USED
Repeat play N. ACT.
Jitter N. ACT.
Tracking (,,,,,,,,=,,,,,,$
Cleaning

ã Exit:
« press MENU

c Select the line ’Repeat play’ with the menu buttons

AP q or P rB .

d Select ’ON’ with the menu buttons DSr or

qSC . If you select ’OFF’, the function will be

switched off.

e Confirm with the OK button.

You can programme your set to switch off after a
predetermined period.

a Press the TIMER k button on the remote control.

b Select line ’Sleep timer’ with the AP q or

P rB button and confirm with the qSC button.

c Determine the time left until switch off in 15 minutes

intervals using the AP q or P rB button.

DYou can switch the function off with the CLEAR

button on the remote control.

d Confirm with the OK button.

e To end, press the TIMER k button.

Switch on function (WAKE-UP TIMER)

You can programme your set to switch on at a predetermined
time.

a Press the TIMER k button on the remote control.

b Select line ’Wake-up timer’ with the AP q or

P rB button and confirm with the qSC button.

f Press the MENU button.

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c Select the entry field with the DSr or qSC

button.

d Enter the information with the AP q or P rB button

or with the number buttons 0-9 .

e In the line ’ON’, switch the function on or off.

f Press the OK button.

g To end, press the TIMER k button.

9. Before you call an engineer

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
centrein your country.
You will find the phone number in the enclosed guarantee
leaflet.

Your TV-VIDEO Combi does not respond to any button being
pressed:

• There is no power supply: check the power supply

• A programmed recording is currently being made: cancel the

programmed recording with the

• Parental control is on: switch the parental control off.

• Continuous playback is on: switch the continuous playback off.

• There is a technical problem: switch off with the

switch for a moment.

STANDBY m button.

8 power

Cassette is jammed in the TV-VIDEO Combi:

• Don’t use force. Switch off with the 8 power switch for a

moment.

Remote control does not work:

• Remote control not pointed toward the TV-VIDEO Combi: point it
at the TV-VIDEO Combi.

• Batteries have run out: change the batteries.

’Smart Clock’ setting does not work:

• You have stored a TV channel on programme number ’P01’ that

does not transmit TELETEXT: On ’
transmits TELETEXT.

• Poor TELETEXT reception: On ’
good TELETEXT reception.

• You have not activated the Smart Clock function: Switch the
function ’

ON’.

P01’ store a TV channel that

P01’ store a TV channel with

You hear a very short and soft noise coming from your
TV-VIDEO Combi at 3:00 at night:

• ’Smart Clock’ is checking the time: Switch off the Smart Clock
function.

TELETEXT does not start at page 100:

• You have stored a different preferred page: Store page 100 as
preferred page.

No picture when you play a cassette:

• There is no recording on the cassette: change the cassette.

Poor picture quality when you play a cassette:

• The cassette badly worn or of poor quality: use new cassette.

• Tracking is not properly adjusted or the video heads are dirty:

turn to chapter ’PLAYBACK’ and read the section ’Picture
interference’.

• You are playing a cassette with a LongPlay recording on it:
Excellent picture quality is only guarateed with recordings made
in StandardPlay recording speed.

The TV-VIDEO Combi will not record:

• The TV channel you want to record is not stored or you selected
the wrong programme number: check TV channels stored.

• You have loaded a cassette which cannot be recorded on: undo
the erase protection on the cassette.

Programmed recording does not work:

• You have not set the TIMER properly: check the TIMER blocks.

• You have programmed the wrong time or date: check time and

date.

• You have put in a cassette that cannot be recorded on: undo the
erase protection on the cassette.

• ’PDC’ or ’VPS’ switched on but ’PDC/VPS time’ wrong: enter PDC
or VPS time exactly to the minute. Have the aerial checked.

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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
(recording ID) can be searched for with the Index search
function.
Scart cable : Also known as a Euro-AV cable. This standard
cable is an easy method of connecting various TV, audio and
video devices, such as a HIFI and Dolby Surround set, video
recorder, DVD player, SAT receiver, decoder, computer and
similar devices. Other signals in addition to audio and video
signals can be transmitted on it.
TV system : There are various systems for transmitting
television signals, for example, PAL, SECAM, PAL BG, SECAM
DK, SECAM L/L’, NTSC etc. The system used by your television
depends on which country you are in.

TXT : Also known as Teletext, Fasttext, Videotext, FLOF etc.
OTR : One touch recording. This function enables you to select

the switch-off time in intervals of 30 minutes.

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