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Philips 14PV172/05 Operating Instructions Manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PHILIPS 14PV172
Congratulations! You are now the owner of one
of the most sophisticated and simple-to-use TV
set/ video recorder combinations (TV Combi) on
the market. With this TV Combi you can watch
TV, as well as record and play VHS-standard
cassettes.
Naturally, you can't wait to use your it. But
before you do, it's worthwhile taking the time to
read through the whole of this operating man-
ual. It will show you how to make the best use of
your equipment.
You can practise using the set without any
worries because, no matter which buttons you
press, you cannot damage it.

Safety instructions

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Danger - high voltage in this appliance! Do not
open! The set does not contain any parts that can
be repaired by the user. As long as the set is
connected to the mains there are parts of it still in
operation. To switch off the set completely you
must disconnect it from the mains.
•
Please note that this equipment is designed for
use with a 220-240 volts/50 Hz power supply.
•
Ensure that air can circulate freely through the
ventilation slots of the set. Do not place the set
on soft surfaces.
•
Do not place the set close to a source of heat
(radiator etc).
•
Ensure that no objects or liquids enter the set. If
liquid is spilt into it, disconnect the set imme-
diately from the mains and call the After-Sales
Service for advice.
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PHILIPS 14PV172 Congratulations! You are now the owner of one of the most sophisticated and simple-to-use TV set/ video recorder combinations (TV Combi) on the market. With this TV Combi you can watch TV, as well as record and play VHS-standard cassettes.

  • Page 2: Summary Of Buttons And Controls

    1. SUMMARY OF BUTTONS AND CONTROLS You will find detailed descriptions of the various functions in the relevant chapters. The remote control RECORD n Record STANDBY m Standby switch TIMER k TIMER programming on the set CLEAR Reset/clear Digit buttons 0-9 Rewind/Reverse scanning Forward wind/ Forward scanning STOP h...

  • Page 3: Front Of The Set

    Front of the set Standby switch Programme number Plus/Minus Volume control Record Rewind/Reverse scanning Back of the set Aerial input socket EXTERNAL Scart (AV-Euro) socket Pause/Stop Playback Forward wind/ Forward scanning Cassette eject Headphones socket Power switch...

  • Page 4: Installation. How Do I Install The Tv Combi

    2. INSTALLATION. HOW DO I INSTALL THE TV 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: Remove fuse cover and fuse. Fix new fuse which should be a BS1362 5A, A.S.T.A.

  • Page 5: Connecting A Decoder Or Other Additional

    Connecting to the aerial You can use the auxiliary aerial supplied or connect the set to your aerial installation. Insert the aerial plug into the If you use the auxiliary aerial supplied, push the aerial into the mounting on the back panel until it snaps into place.

  • Page 6: Connecting To A Satellite Receiver

    Connect the decoder to the set with a scart cable EXTERNAL socket). You will find a description of how to combine the storage of TV channels with the decoder in the chapter 'Storing TV channels' in the section 'Manual channel search' . Note: * On your TV Combi select the programme number that you allocated to the decoder func-...

  • Page 7: Setting The Clock And Date

    Setting the clock and date In order to be able to programme recordings, you must first ensure that the clock on the set is correctly set. STOP h In order to start, press the MENU Press the button. The main menu appears on the TV screen.

  • Page 8: Storing Tv Channels

    3. STORING TV CHANNELS To be able to watch and record TV programmes you must first store all the TV channels (e.g.: 'BBC 1') in the set. You can store up to 69 TV channels. Automatic Channel Search The set will search for all TV channels. Switch on the set with the Press the simultaniously.

  • Page 9: Manual Channel Search

    Manual channel search In certain cases the Automatic Channel Search may not be able to find all of the TV channels (e.g. coded TV channels). You can then use this manual method to set the channels. STOP h Switch on the set with the Press the and the simultaniously.

  • Page 10: The Tv Set Functions

    4. THE TV SET FUNCTIONS Selecting a TV channel Select the required TV channel (= the programme number) with the buttons numbers on the remote control. The selected programme number (e.g.: '1') appears in the upper right corner of the TV screen. If this TV channel transmits a 'TV channel name' (e.g.: 'BBC 1'), you will see this displayed next to the programme number.

  • Page 11: Playing A Recordedcassette

    5. PLAYING A RECORDEDCASSETTE In Chapter 2 you connected the TV Combi. Playing a cassette is now very simple. If you want to record something straight away, first read Chapter 6. Switch on the set or insert a cassette into the cassette slot with the window facing upward.

  • Page 12: Continuous Playback

    Still picture PLAY G Press the playback button on the remote control. STILL R Press the button. The picture will stand still. Interference stripes will appear at the edge of the picture. STILL R Each time you press picture will move on one step. STILL 20:00 1245...

  • Page 13: Cleaning Function

    Searching for a tape position Sometimes you may have recorded two or more TV programmes on one cassette. So that you do not have to spend time searching, your set offers you an automatic search facility. Every time you start to record, this TV Combi marks the tape with a code mark.

  • Page 14: How Do I Recorddirectly

    6. HOW DO I RECORDDIRECTLY? The easiest way to record is to directly record a TV programme that is currently being transmitted. And this is how to go about it: Insert a cassette. Use the button to select the programme number from which you wish to record, e.g.: '01'.

  • Page 15: Long Play Function

    Auto-assembling You can use the auto-assembling function to join individual recordings without any annoying flicker- ing between the recordings. PLAY G Press the playback button. Search for the correct position on the tape and then stop the STOP h playback by pressing the 'PAUSE' will appear in the display.

  • Page 16: How Do I Programme A Recording

    7. HOW DO I PROGRAMME A RECORDING? In this chapter you will learn how to programme your set. It switches itself on automatically, records the TV programme you want and then automatically switches to standby. What information does the set need? The set needs the following information for every programmed recording: * the date on which the recording is to be made...

  • Page 17: Timer Programming

    Press the button. The programmed code is now decoded. If the set has decoded correctly, the resultant data appears on the TV screen. Note: If you use VIDEOPlus+ for the first time, the 'PROGRAMME NR.' line appears when you enter the VIDEOPlus code.
  • Page 18 The TIMER lamp on the front of the set lights up when one or more of the TIMER blocks are occupied. General programming notes • During a TIMER recording you cannot switch to another TV channel. • The programmed recording will always be made at the recording speed (SP/LP) that has already been selected on the TV Combi.
  • Page 19 How do I check or correct a TIMER block? TIMER k Press the button on the remote control. A survey of all the TIMER blocks will appear in chronological order on the TV screen. Select a TIMER line with the button.

  • Page 20: Specialfeatureson Your Tv Combi

    8. SPECIALFEATURESON YOUR TV COMBI Apart from the functions that have already been described, your set has other special functions and extras designed to make the use of your set as convenient as possible. In this chapter you will find out more about them. On Screen Display (OSD) This function displays the operating mode selected for your set on the TV screen.

  • Page 21: Sleep Function (Switch Off)

    How to call up your Personal Preset MENU Press the button. The main menu appears in the display. MAIN MENU PICTURE FEATURES SPECIAL Select the 'FEATURES' line using the button. Confirm with the FEATURES PP RECALL ON TIMER SLEEPTIMER DISPLAY FULL CHILD LOCK CLOCK...

  • Page 22: Recording From Another Video Appliance

    Recording from another video appli- ance With this TV Combi you can record from an external source, e.g.: a second TV Combi or a camcorder. To do this you will need a scart cable for the 'EXTERNAL' input or a cinch cable for the 'Audio/Video' input at the front of the set.

  • Page 23: Beforeyou Call An Engineer

    9. BEFOREYOU CALL AN ENGINEER Problem The set does not respond to any button being pressed Cassette jammed Remote control does not operate No playback on TV Combi No TV reception Poor playback from TV Combi No recording possible Programmed recording does not function Possiblecause * No power supply * A programmed recording is currently being made...

  • Page 24: Notes

    This set employs the VHS cassette standard. Only use cassettes of a well-known brand which dis- play the VHS symbol. We recommend that you use PHILIPS VHS video cassettes to ensure the best possi- ble picture quality from your TV Combi. •...

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