Philips 21PV340-07 User Manual
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IN BRIEF
The remote control
10..91 Number buttons: 0 - 9
I STANDBY (51 Standby: Turn machine off, cancel current
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MUTE'M( I Volume off: To switch the volume on or off
I RECORD >1 Record: To record the programme selected
function.
Press for more than 3 seconds: cancel current
recording
I P-<P I Previous programme number: To select the
respective previously selected programme
number
I CLEAR ICUl Delete: Delete last entry (data)
ITIMEROI TIMER:To programme recordings (e. g. with
I SELECT I Red button / select functions: e.g.: in the Timer
Video Plus+) or to alter/clear programmed
TIMER recordings
overview, select TELETEXT function
I SMART 1 Green button/SMART PICTURE: To call up
preset picture settings, select TELETEXT
function
|o-" I Yellow button / parental control: To switch
parental control on/off, select TELETEXT
function
I MENU
I TELETEXT (D
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I INDEXM
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I STOP I
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Menu: To call up or close the main menu
TELETEXT: To switch TELETEXT on or off
Select: Next programme number / in the menu: next line
Select: Previous programme number / in the menu: previous line
Select: Reduce volume / in the menu: to the left or to select settings/values
Select: Increase volume/in the menu: to the right or to select settings/values
Store/Confirm: To store or confirm entry
Index search: Search for the previous/next recording code on the tape in
combination with I <W l/l~^ I
Still picture: Stop the tape and show the current picture as a still picture
Rewind : During STOP or STANDBY: rewind, during PLAYBACK: reverse picture
search
Pause/Stop: Stop the tape, except with programmed recordings (TIMER)
Press for more than 3 seconds, eject tape
Playback: To play a recorded cassette
Forward wind: During STOP or STANDBY: forward wind, during PLAYBACK:
forward picture search
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SLEEP I Blue button / sleep timer: to select the
switch-off time in 15 minutes intervals, select
TELETEXT function
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Front of the set
STANDBY
TIMER RECORD
I 0 I Power switch: To switch off the machine
Caution: If you switch off using the power switch, TIMER-recordings are not possible!
[(!)] Standby : Switch machine off, cancel current function.
Press for more than 3 seconds: cancel current recording
rp I Volume/OTSR: In connection with the button I + I. |— |to regulate the volume. Press
and hold longer than 3 seconds, this activates the OTSR (Sat recording) function.
I — I Programme number minus: previous programme number
I + I Programme number plus: next programme number
[#1 Record; To record the programme currently selected
E Playback: To play a recorded cassette
I B/A I Pause/Stop. eject cassette: To stop the tape; when STOP is pressed, the cassette will be
ejected from the machine
(00©) Sockets on the front:
white socket Audio input socket: To connect a camcorder or video games (audio)
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yellow socket Video input socket: To connect a camcorder or video games (video)
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small socket socket for headphones; To connect headphones
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Back of the set
lir I Aerial input socket: To connect the aerial cable
I EXT I Scart socket: To connect a satellite receiver, decoder, video recorder, etc.
The control lights at the front of the machine
STANDBY® Standby light: lights up when the TV-Video Combi has been switched on by means of the
main switch; it blinks when a button is pressed on the remote control
RECORD ® Recording light; Will light up while a recording is being made
TIMER ® Timer light; Will light up when a Timer recording has been programmed; will blink when a
Timer recording cannot start
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PHILIPS 21PV340/07
Thank you for buying a PHiLIPSTV-Video Combi. The
21PV340/07 is one of the most sophisticated and simple-to-use
TV video recorders (TV-Video Combi) on the market. With this
device you can record and play VHS-standard cassettes.
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Please take the time to read this operating manual before
using your set.
Safety instructions and other notes
Danger; High voltage! Do not open!
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There is a risk of an electrical shock!
The machine does not contain any components that can be
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repaired by the customer. When the TV-Video Combi is
connected to the power supply there are some components that
are constantly operational. To switch off the TV-Video Combi
completely you must switch it off with the power switch.
Make sure that air can circulate freely through the ventilation
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slots on the machine. We recommend to leave approx. 5 cm of
space all around your machine to ensure proper ventilation.
So that you can identify your machine in the event of theft,
enterthe serial number here. You will find this serial number
(PR0D.N0:)onthe model plate at the back of the machine:
MODELND.
PROD.NO;
This product complies with the requirements of the Directive
73/23/EEC + 89/336/EEC + 93/68/EEC.
21PV340/07
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'Howto Improve Television and Radio Reception'.
'' Make sure that no objects or liquids enterthe machine. If liquid
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is spilt into it, immediately disconnect the machine from the
power supply and call the After-sales Service for advice.
The machine should not be brought into a warm room directly
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following a transport from a cold room or vice versa. Also, do
not use machine in extremely high humidity conditions.
After unpacking the TV-Video Combi, it should be allowed to
acclimatise for at least three hours before installation.
These operating instructions have been printed on non-polluting
paper.
^ Deposit old batteries at the respective collection points.
^ Please make use of the facilities available in your country for
disposing of the packaging in a way that helps to protect the
environment.
This electronic equipment contains many materials that can be
recycled. Please inquire about the possibilities for recycling
your old set.
VIDEO Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of
Gemstar Development Corporation. The VIDEO Plus+
system is manufactured under licence from Gemstar
Development Corporation.
Technical information
Voltage ;198-264V/50Hz
Power consumption: 59W
Power consumption (Standby): less than 4W
Measurements in cm (W/H/D): 50.6/51.8/48.1
Weight without packaging in kg: 23
Headphones: Output resistance less/equal than 120 Ohms
maximum output voltage more than 2,0V at 120 Ohms
Winding time: approx. 100 seconds (Cassette E-180)
Number of video heads: 2
Recording/Playback time: 4 Hours (Cassette E-240)
8 Hours (LP) (Cassette E-240)
List of accessories
Operating instructions
Remote control and batteries
Emergency interrupt
The machine and the remote control have an 'emergency
interrupt'. You can use the button I standby 6l to interrupt any
function. If you want to interrupt a running recording, hold the
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STANDBY 6l button for several seconds.
Every time you are having operating problems, you can just
interrupt the function and start again.
You can practise operating your set without any worries. No
matter which buttons you press, you cannot damage the
machine in any manner.
Special functions on your TV-Video Combi
SmartClock
CrystalClear
Video
DIGITAL
STUDIO
PICTURE
CONTROL
sMARTT
PIQTURE
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If a TV channel which transmits Teletexl/PDC is stored under programme
number 'РОГ, 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 possible playback
quality. The interferences are reduced in old, frequently used video cassettes.
The details are enhanced with very good 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.
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 channel
search/store.
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. Enter the respective programme number. You will
find this number in your favourite listings magazine.
Alarm functions
Automatic
SATELLITE
Recording
OTSR
One Touch Sat Recording
^TUNERS
^ RECORD & VIEW
TURBO
^ DRIVE
If you would like to be woken up by the TV, you can easily programme your
TV-Video Combi. It will switch on at the desired time.
Recordings made on your TV-Video Combi can be controlled by an external
satellite receiver.
One Touch SAT Recording is the new ease-of-use solution for TV-Video Combis
to record programmes via SAT receiver in a convenient way.
Your TV-Video Combi has been equipped with two tuners (receivers). This
enables you to watch a programme on the screen while you are recording
another programme.
The precision tape drive from Philips with short rewind times and automatic
tape length recognition.
LongPlay
NTSC
PLAYBACK
SleepTimer
The tape speed for the recordings is cut in half, thus you can record 8 hours
onto a 4-hour-cassette. For playback, the correct recording speed will
automatically be selected.
With this set you can playback cassettes that have been recorded on another
video recorder in the NTSC standard (for example, American cassettes).
Switching between the different TV Systems takes place automatically.
The TV-Video Combi shuts itself off automatically after a certain
pre-programmed time period has elapsed (max. 4 hours).
Sleep timer settings can be programmed in steps of 15 minutes each.
CONTENTS
1. CONNECT THE TV-VIDEO COMBI
Placing the batteries in the remote control
Connecting the cables
Connecting a decoder or other equipment
2. INSTALLATION .............................................................. 8
Initial installation............................................................... 8
Allocating a decoder ........................................................ 8
Manual TV channel search
Satellite receiver
Special installation functions.......................................... 10
Automatic TV channel search (Autoinstall)
Sorting and clearing TV channels manually
Setting the time and date............................................... 11
3. TV SET FUNCTIONS ...................................................... 12 9.
Selecting a TV channel
(Switch-on volume)
Automatic volume control (Automatic Volume
Leveller AVL) ................................................................. 13
Selecting the picture setting (SMART PICTURE)........... 13
How do I read TELETEXT?
Wake up function (WAKE-UP)
Switch-off function (SLEEP TIMER)
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PROGRAMMED RECORDING (TIMER)
'VPS' (Video Programming System) / 'PDC'
(Programme Delivery Control) ....................................... 23
Programming a recording (with 'VIDEO Plus-r')
Programming a recording (without'VIDEO Plus+')_____ 24
Howto check or change a programmed recording
(TIMER).......................................................................... 25
Clearing a programmed recording (TIMER)
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
Parental control (Child lock)
Switching OSD information on/off
Continuous playback of a cassette
Hotel mode..................................................................... 27
BEFORE YOU CALL AN ENGINEER
GLOSSARY
Technical terms used
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4. IMPORTANT NOTES FOR OPERATION...................... 15
General information
Summary of user guide ................................................. 16
User guide (OSD)........................................................... 16
5. PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS ............................................. 17
Playing a pre-recorded cassette
Playing NTSC cassettes................................................. 17
Tape position indication.................................................. 17
Searching for tape position with the picture (picture
search)
Still picture...................................................................... 18
Searching for tape position without the picture
(winding)......................................................................... 18
'Instant View'function...................................................... 18
Automatic search for a tape position (index search) .. 18
Skipping commercials automatically
Eliminating picture interference (tracking)
6. MANUAL RECORDING................................................. 20
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Recording without automatic switch-off
Recording with automatic switch-off (OTR
one-touch-recording)...................................................... 20
Protecting your recordings............................................. 20
Auto-assembling............................................................ 21
Selecting the recording speed (SP/LP)
Automatic recording from a satellite receiver (SAT
RECORDING) ............................................................... 22
Activating a SAT recording using OTSR (OTSR = One
Touch Sat Recording)
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1. CONNECT THE 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:
m Remove fuse cover and fuse.
m Fix new fuse which should be a BS1362 5A, A.S.T.A. or
BSI approved type.
m Refit the fuse cover.
if the fitted plug is not suitable foryour 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.
I Note: * The severed plug must be destroyed to avoid
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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')
Connecting the cables
m Insert the aerial plug into the hr [socket.
Insert the plug of the mains cable into the wall socket.
[B Ifthe little red standby light (standby®) at the front panel
of the set is not lit, please switch on the set using the
main power switch. The power switch is located on
the left side panel of the set.
This text will appear on the TV screen.
Ш The BLUE wire must be connected to the terminal which
is marked with the letter 'N' or coloured BLACK.
Ц] The BROWN wire must be connected to the terminal
which is marked with the letter 'L' or coloured RED.
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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 imply over the
two wires.
Placing the batteries in the remote control
m Open up the battery compartment of your remote control
and place the batteries in it as shown in the picture.
LANGUAGE
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< ENGLISH >
STORE: OK
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0 Then, read the section 'Initial installation' in the chapter
'INSTALLING YOUR VIDEO RECORDER'.
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Close the battery compartment.
Connecting a decoder or other equipment
You can also connect additional equipment to the I ext I
socket; for instance, a decoder, satellite receiver or
camcorder.
The respective scart socket is usually marked 'AV'
or 'VCR' on the decoder or satellite receiver.
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