Philips 14PV340, 14PV34058 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 6..............................

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

Manual radio channel search 7.......................

Satellite receiver 7..................................

Special installation functions 7.......................

Automatic TV channel search 7......................

Channel Number Allocation 8........................

Delete a TV Channel 9...............................

Setting the language 9..............................

Setting the time and date 10..........................

Automatic time and date setting (SMART CLOCK) 10....

3. IMPORTANT NOTES FOR OPERATION 11..............

SUMMARY OF USER GUIDE 11.......................

User guide (OSD) 11.................................

4. TV SET FUNCTIONS 12..............................

Selecting a TV programme 12........................

Automatic volume control (AVL) 12....................

How to check or change a TIMER 19..................

9. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS 20.........................

How to read TELETEXT 20............................

Selecting the display brightness 20...................

Changing the TV system 21..........................

Parental control 21..................................

Switching the On-screen display (OSD) on or off 22.....

Switching to 16:9 wide screen picture 22..............

Continuous playback 23.............................

Switch off function (SLEEP TIMER) 23.................

Switch on function (WAKE-UP TIMER) 23..............

10. Before you call an engineer 24.......................

Technical terms used 24.............................

5. RADIO FUNCTIONS 13...............................

Selecting a radio channel 13.........................

Searching a radio channel 13........................

6. PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS 14..........................

Playing a cassette 14................................

Playing NTSC cassettes 14...........................

Tape position indication 14...........................

Searching for tape position with the picture (picture

search) 14.........................................

Still picture 14......................................

Searching for tape position without the picture (wind

and rewind) 14.....................................

Instant View 14.....................................

Automatic search for a tape position (index search) 15..

Picture interference 15..............................

Cleaning the video heads 15.........................

7. MANUAL RECORDING 16............................

Recording without automatic switch-off 16............

Recording with automatic switch-off (OTR

one-touch-recording) 16.............................

Protecting your recordings 16........................

Auto-assembling 16.................................

8. PROGRAMMED RECORDING (TIMER) 17...............

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

(Programme Delivery Control) 17.....................

Programming a recording (with ’SHOWVIEW’) 17.......

Programming a recording (without ’SHOWVIEW’) 18....

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IN BRIEF

The remote control

TELETEXT e TELETEXT: To switch TELETEXT on/off

STANDBY m

FM SEARCH

RADIO ON

ALARM ON

TIMER k

P pAB

DSr/SqC

DSr

SqC

Switch off : To switch off set, interrupt menu function, interrupt a programmed recording (TIMER)

Radio: To search for radio channels

Radio: To switch on the radio and to switch between

radio and TV mode

Switch on function: To switch the radio- or buzzer-alarm on or off

Sleep timer: To select the switch-off time in 15

SLEEP

minutes intervals

Number buttons:0-9

0-9

Delete : To delete last entry or clear programmed

CLEAR

recording (TIMER)

TIMER: To make a manual TIMER programming or to alter or clear a programmed TIMER

Menu : To call up or end main menu

Store/Confirm: To store or confirm entry

Programme number: To select a programme number up or down

Select: One line up

AP q

Select: One line down

P rB

Volume: To regulate the volume

Select: Cursor left

Select: Cursor right

Volume off: To switch the volume on or off

PLAY G

STOP h

INDEX E

RECORD/OTR n

STILL R

n(red)

n(green)

n(yellow)

n(blue)

Previous programme number: To select the previous programme number

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

Coloured TELETEXT buttons:To select TELETEXT page directly

TELETEXT: To select page/chapter shown in red at the bottom of the screen

TELETEXT: To select page/chapter shown in green at the bottom of the screen

TELETEXT: To select page/chapter shown in yellow at the bottom of the screen

TELETEXT: To select page/chapter shown in blue at the bottom of the screen

Front of the set

8 Power switch : To switch off the set

Beware: If you switch the set off with the power switch 8

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

Programme number : To select programme number up or down

P p

ON/OFF

Volume: To regulate the volume

Radio: To switch on the radio and to switch between radio- and TV-mode

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 left/right stereo

AUDIO

Video input socket : To connect a camcorder or videogames

VIDEO

Headphones socket: To connect headphones

, TIMER-recordings are not possible!

Back of the set

2 Aerial input socket: To connect the aerial cable

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

EXT.1

The display at the front of the machine

In the display the time, the radio frequency or the radio programme number will be shown. Also, these lights may light up in the display:

n Recording light: Will light up when a recording is being made

ALARM n

nBUZZER

Radio alarm: Will light up when the radio alarm is activated

Buzzer alarm: Will light up when the buzzer alarm is activated

Timer light: Will light up when a Timer recording has been programmed; will blink when a Timer

recording cannot start

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PHILIPS 14PV340/58

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 switch it off with the power switch

8 .

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. 14PV340/58

PROD.NO: ......

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

Emergency interrupt

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 possibilities for recycling your old set.

DSHOWVIEW is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development

Corporation. SHOWVIEW is manufactured under licence from Gemstar Development Corporation.

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.

Important!

If you switch the machine off with the mains switch while a Timer recording or a Wake-up Timer has been programmed, you will hear a soft warning signal. This signal should remind you that a programmed recording and the Wake-up function will only work with the machine switched to standby.

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 takenfrom the TXT/PDC information.

When you have plugged your TV-VIDEO Combi into the mains,you will be welcomed with an OSD picture. All you have to do isfollow the instructions in the "intelligent help line" for the next step. Enjoythe Automatic TV channel search/save function and the automatic time adjustment.

Automatic Volume Leveller. This prevents a suddenincrease of the volume, for example, during commercials.

Philips has developed a system which produces thebest possible playback quality. It reduces disturbance on old, worn videocassettes, 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 programmecode which you will find in your listings magazine.

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

The precision tape drive from Philips with rewindtimes of 100 seconds (E180) and automatic tape length recognition.

Your Philips TV-VIDEO Combi combines perfect TV and VIDEOpicture and sound quality with full digital radio and alarm clockfunctionality.

If you wish to be waken up by TV, radio, buzzeror your favorite video tape you can programme your Combi to be switched on at a desiredtime.

1. CONNECTING YOUR TV-VIDEO COMBI

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 Adjust the radio aerial at the back of your TV-VIDEO

Combi to obtain the best possible reception qualityby positioning the ends of the aerial in opposite directions.

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.

d If the little red light at the front panel of the set is not lit,

please switch on the set. The power switch 8 is located on the left side panel of the set.

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 Select the language for the on-screen display (OSD) with

the P rB or AP q button.

d Confirm with the OK button.

e Select the country of your residence with the P rB or

AP q button.

If this country does not show up, select ’OTHER’.

f Confirm with the OK button.

g If the aerial (antenna) has been connected to the

TV-VIDEO Combi and the radio aerial has been adjusted, press the OK button. ’Automatic TV channel search’ starts. This picturewill appear on the screen:

E ’Time’, ’Year’, ’Month’ and ’Date’ will appear on

the TV screen.

Autostore ready CHANNELS FOUND: 09 Radio channels stored: 2

Time 15:36 Year 1999 Month 01 Date 01

Exit: press MENU

h Check if the time in line ’Time’ is correct. If required,

change the time with the number buttons 0-9 on your remote control.

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

You can switch between lines with P rB or AP q button. Confirm the new information with the OK button. The initial installation is now complete.

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’.

Searching ... CHANNELS FOUND: 06 Radio channels stored: 7

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

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

Allocating a decoder

Manual TV channel search

Some TV stations will send coded TV channels, that youcan only watch when you use a decoder. You can connect such a decoder (descrambler) to your TV-VIDEO Combi. Withthe 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 AP q or P rB 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 P rB or

AP q buton and confirm with the SqC button.

d Select the line ’Manual store’ with the P rB or

AP q button and confirm with the SqC button.

e Select the line ’Decoder’ with the P rB or

AP q button.

MANUAL STORE

Channel/Frequency FREQU. TV system PAL BG Search 125 Fine tuning (,,,,n=,,,,$ Name edit xxx Programme number 01 Decoder OFF

Exit: press MENU

In certain cases the ’Automatic TV channel search’ maynot 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 P rB or

AP q button and confirm with the SqC button.

c Select the line ’Manual store’ with the P rB or

AP q button and confirm with the SqC button.

MANUAL STORE

Channel/Frequency FREQU. TV system PAL BG Search 125 Fine tuning (,,,,n=,,,,$ Name edit xxx Programme number 01 Decoder OFF

Exit: press MENU

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

display for:

’FREQ.’: 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 ’Searching’ with the digit buttons 0-9 .

f Select function ’ON’ with the DSr or SqC

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

g Confirm with the OK button.

h Press the MENU button.

Your decoder has now been allocated to this TV channel.

i To end, press the MENU button.

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

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

f In the line ’Programme number’ select the

programme number you want e.g.: ’01’, using the

DSr or SqC button.

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

SqC button in line ’Edit name’.

E Select the character you want to change with the

DSr or the SqC button. Change the character

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

E To confirm the information, press the OK button.

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