Philips 25PV808/EE User Manual

CONTENTS

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

Connectingthecables4.............................

Connectingadecoderorotherequipment4............

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

Initialinstallation5..................................

Allocatingadecoder6..............................

ManualTVchannelsearch6.........................

Satellitereceiver7..................................

Specialinstallationfunctions7.......................

AutomaticTVchannelsearch7......................

SearchingfornewTVchannels8.....................

Allocatingachannelnumber8.......................

DeleteaTVChannel9...............................

Settingthelanguage9..............................

Settingthetimeanddate10..........................

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

SUMMARYOFUSERGUIDE11.......................

Userguide(OSD)11.................................

4. TV SET FUNCTIONS 13..............................

SelectingaTVprogramme13........................

Selectingthepicturesetting(SMARTPICTURE)13......

SwitchingDolbyVirtualSurroundonoroff14..........

Selectingapresetsoundsetting(SMARTSOUND)14...

Automaticvolumecontrol(AVL)14....................

DolbyVirtualSurround-Settingthespeakers14.......

Soundtrackselection15............................

HowtoreadTELETEXT15............................

Programmingarecording(with’SHOWVIEW’)19.......

Programmingarecording(without’SHOWVIEW’)20....

ProgrammingarecordingwithTELETEXT21...........

Automaticrecordingfromasatellitereceiver(SAT

RECORDING)22....................................

HowtocheckorchangeaTIMER23..................

8. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS 24.........................

ChangingtheTVsystem24..........................

Parentalcontrol24..................................

SwitchingtheOn-screendisplay(OSD)onoroff25.....

Switchingto16:9widescreenpicture25..............

Switchingtheremotecontrolcommand26.............

Continuousplayback26.............................

Soundplaybackwithoutpicture27....................

Switchofffunction(SLEEPTIMER)27.................

Switchonfunction(WAKE-UPTIMER)27..............

9. Before you call an engineer 28.......................

Technicaltermsused28.............................

5. PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS 16..........................

Playingacassette16................................

PlayinganNTSCcassette16.........................

Tapepositionindication16...........................

Searchingfortapepositionwiththepicture(picture

search)16.........................................

Stillpicture16......................................

Slowmotion16.....................................

Searchingfortapepositionwithoutthepicture(wind

andrewind)16.....................................

InstantView16.....................................

Automaticsearchforatapeposition(indexsearch)17..

Pictureinterference17..............................

Cleaningthevideoheads17.........................

6. MANUAL RECORDING 18............................

Recordingwithoutautomaticswitch-off18............

Recordingwithautomaticswitch-off(OTR

one-touch-recording)18.............................

Protectingyourrecordings18........................

Auto-assembling18.................................

7. PROGRAMMED RECORDING (TIMER) 19...............

’VPS’(VideoProgrammingSystem)and’PDC’

(ProgrammeDeliveryControl)19.....................

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IN BRIEF

The remote control

STANDBY m Switch off : To switch off set, interrupt menu

function, interrupt a programmed recording (TIMER)

SURROUND Surround Sound : To switch Surround Sound

on/off

SMART SMART PICTURE : To call up preset picture

settings

SMART # SMART SOUND : To call up preset sound

settings

AUDIO Audio : To select the required sound track

0-9 Number buttons:0-9

CLEAR Delete : To delete last entry or clear

programmed recording (TIMER)

CLEAR TELETEXT: To select TELETEXT info page 100

TIMER s 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

D Select: Cursor left

C Select: Cursor right A Select: One line up B Select: One line down

qSr Volume: To regulate the volume

qP r Programme number: To select a programme

number up or down

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 page directly

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

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

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

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

Front of the set

Back of the set

8 Power switch : To switch off the machine

Beware: If you switch off with the power switch, TIMER-recordings are not possible!

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

P r/q

Sr/q

AUDIO L/R

Programme number : To select programme number up or down

Volume: To regulate the volume

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: To stop the tape, except while a TIMER-recording is being made

Audio input socket left/right stereo

Video input socket : To connect a camcorder or videogames

VIDEO

Headphones socket: To connect headphones

2 Aerial input socket: To connect the aerial cable

AUDIO L/R

Audio output, left/right stereo: To connect active speakers, a HiFi-set or a ’Dolby Prologic’-decoder.

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

EXT. 1

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

EXT. 2

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PHILIPS 25PV808-815/39

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.

BMake sure that air can circulate freely through the ventilation

slots on the TV-VIDEO Combi.

DManufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories

Licensing Corporation. DOLBY and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

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. 25PV808-815/39

PROD.NO: ......

This product complies with the requirements of the Directive 73/23/EEC + 89/336/EEC + 93/68/EEC.

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.

Technical information

Measurements in cm (W / H / D): 58.0/57.2/44.0 Power consumption (Standby) : 84W (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

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.

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.

Crystal Clear video has become the synonym foroutstanding picture quality combining Philips’ very latest technologies: NaturalColour, Studio Tracking System, Digital Studio Picture Control and laser-cutvideo heads.

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.

This function allows you to save the playbacksettings that suit you best. Select your own personal settings for the type offilm you are currently watching.

This function allows you to save the sound settingsthat suit you best. Select your own personal settings for the type offilm 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 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 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. Simply enter the programmecode which you will find in your listings magazine.

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

Dolby Virtual Surround, the ease of use solutionto enjoy best sound effects at home without the need to purchase and connect additional rear speakers.

By using the information stored in the Teletextpages you can programme recordings on the TV-VIDEO Combi in just a few convenientsteps.

One Touch SAT Recording is the new ease-of-use solution forTV-VIDEO Combis to record programmes from your SAT receiver ina convenient way.

Your TV-VIDEO Combi has been equiped with two tuners. Thisenables you to watch a programme while you are recording another programme.

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 cableinto the wall socket.

c If the little red light atthe 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.

Connecting a decoder or other equipment

You can also connect additional equipment. For instance, a satellite receiver, decoder or camcorder to EXT. 1 or a satellite receiver, or camcorder to EXT. 2 .

E If you don’t connect a decoder, use the EXT. 1 socket for

connecting other equipment.

You can connect active speakers, a HiFi-stereo setor a ’Dolby Prologic’ decoder to the socket AUDIO L/R (audio output left/right).

2. INSTALLING YOUR TV-VIDEO COMBI

Initial installation

a Open up the battery compartment of yourremote 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 B or A button.

d Confirm with the OK button.

e Select the country of your residence withthe B or

A button.

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

f Confirm with the OK button.

g If the aerial (antenna) has been connectedto the

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

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

TV screen.

Autostore ready CHANNELS FOUND: 08

Time 15:36

Year 2000 Month 06 Date 08

Exit: press MENU

h Check if the time in line ’Time’ iscorrect. 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 entry fields with B or A button.

j Confirm the new information withthe 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:

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

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 Select the TV channel for which you wantto use the

decoder with the qP r button 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’ withthe B or

A buton and confirm with the C button.

d Select the line ’Manual store’ withthe B or

A button and confirm with the C button.

e Select the line ’Decoder’ withthe B or A button.

MANUAL STORE

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’ withthe B or

A button and confirm with the C button.

c Select the line ’Manual store’ withthe B or

A button and confirm with the C button.

MANUAL STORE

Channel/Frequency FREQU.

TV system PAL-BG Search 123 Fine tuning (,,,,=,,,,$ Name edit xxx Programme number 01 Decoder OFF NICAM ON

Exit: press MENU

Channel/Frequency FREQU.

TV system PAL-BG Search 123 Fine tuning (,,,,=,,,,$ Name edit xxx Programme number 01 Decoder OFF NICAM ON

Exit: press MENU

f Select function ’ON’ with the D or C button. When

you select ’OFF’, the function will be switchedoff.

g Confirm with the OK button.

h To end, press the MENU button.

Your decoder has now been allocated to this TV channel.

i Press the MENU button again.

DIf you have programmed a recording (TIMER), a

wake-up timer or a sleep-timer, you can’t selectthe function ’Manual store’.

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

display for:

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

e If you know the frequency or channelof 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 C button to start the channel search.

f In the line ’Programme number’ select the

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

C button.

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

C button in line ’Name edit’.

E Select the character you want to change with the D or

the C button. Change the character with the B or the

A button. Select the next character in the same way.

E To confirm the information, press the OK button.

h In the line ’NICAM’, selectfuntion ’ON’or’OFF’ with

the C or D button.

e Select the country you are in withthe B or A button.

If your country doesn’t show up, select ’OTH.’.

i If you want to change the automatic tvchannel setting,

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

j Press the OK button to store the TV channel.

DIf you want to search for further TV channels, start

again at step e.

k To end, press the MENU button.

DIf you have programmed a recording (TIMER), a

wake-up timer or a sleep-timer, you can’t selectthe function ’Manual store’.

Satellite receiver

You can receive channels from the satellite receivervia the scart socket EXT. 1 . To do this, select the channel number ’E1’ with the qP r button. You will have to select the channels to be receivedby the satellite receiver on the receiver itself.

Special installation functions

You can select one of the following installation functions in order to adapt your TV-VIDEO Combi to your own specific requirements.

Automatic TV channel search

Your TV-VIDEO Combi will search for all TV channels. If you want to start the automatic TV channel searchagain, then follow the instructions below.

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

menu will appear.

b Select the line ’Installation’ withthe B or

A button and confirm with the C button.

f Confirm with the OK button. The ’Automatic TV channel

search’ starts.

Searching... CHANNELS FOUND:

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

g When the TV channel search is complete,

’Autostore ready’ will appear on the screen.

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

TV screen.

Autostore ready CHANNELS FOUND: 08

Time 15:36

Year 2000 Month 06 Date 08

Exit: press MENU

h Check if the time in line ’Time’ iscorrect. 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.

Switch between the entry fields with the B or A button.

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

DIf you have programmed a recording (TIMER), a wake-up

timer or a sleep-timer, you can’t select thefunction ’Autostore’.

c Select the line ’Autostore’ withthe B or A

button.

d Press the C button.

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