Philips 14PV211 Manual
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS CONNECTING YOUR TV-VIDEO COMBI Connecting the cables ......Connecting a decoder or other equipment INSTALLING YOUR TV-VIDEO COMBI Initial installation .
  • Page 2 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) Number buttons: 0 - 9 Delete : To delete last entry or clear CLEAR programmed recording (TIMER) TIMER s...
  • Page 3 Front of the set Power switch : To switch off the machine Beware: If you switch off with the power switch, TIMER-recordings are not possible! m Standby : To switch off, interrupt a function, interrupt a programmed recording (TIMER) P r/q Programme number : To select programme number up or down Sr/q Volume: To regulate the volume...
  • Page 4: Technical Information

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PHILIPS 14PV211/07-14PV217/07 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.
  • Page 5 Philips’ very latest technologies: Natural Colour, Studio Tracking System, Digital Studio Picture Control and laser-cut video heads. 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.
  • Page 6: Connecting Your Tv-Video Combi

    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: Remove fuse cover and fuse. Fix new fuse which should be a BS1362 5A, A.S.T.A. or BSI approved type.
  • Page 7: Installing Your Tv-Video Combi

    INSTALLING YOUR TV-VIDEO COMBI Initial installation Open up the battery compartment of your remote control and place the batteries in it as shown in the picture. Close the battery compartment. If you have connected the aerial to the TV-VIDEO Combi, press the button.
  • Page 8: Manual Tv Channel Search

    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. Press the button on the remote control.
  • Page 9: Special Installation Functions

    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 search again, then follow the instructions below.
  • Page 10: Allocating A Channel Number

    Allocating a channel number Press the button. The main menu will appear. MENU Select the line ’ Installation AP q button and confirm with the Select the line ’ Sort channels button and confirm with the AP q SORT CHANNELS 01 zzz 04 aaa 02 yyy...
  • Page 11: Setting The Language

    Setting the language You can select the language for the on-screen display (OSD). Press the button on the remote control. The main MENU menu will appear. MAIN MENU Picture Sound Setup Tape Installation ã Exit: « press MENU Select the line ’ Installation button and confirm with the AP q...
  • Page 12: Important Notes For Operation

    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: « press MENU User guide (OSD) The OSD (On-screen display) shows the various functions in the form of a menu on the television screen.
  • Page 13 Important notes for operation E We suggest that, from now on, you switch off your TV-VIDEO Combi with the STANDBY m of the set or on the remote control. When the set is in the standby mode, a small red lamp at the front of the set will be alight.
  • Page 14: Tv Set Functions

    TV SET FUNCTIONS Selecting a TV programme Select the required TV channel (=programme number) with the button or with the digit buttons control. D If you don’t know the programme number of the required TV channel: Press the button for more than 2 seconds. The TV channel list appears on the screen.
  • Page 15: How To Read Teletext

    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 as preferred page, press the button.
  • Page 16: Playback Functions

    PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS Playing a cassette Put a cassette into the cassette slot. Press the button. PLAY G E If you press the STOP h button once, the TV-VIDEO Combi will switch to pause. To stop, press the button again. E To eject the cassette, press the TV-VIDEO Combi or press the STOP h remote control several seconds.
  • Page 17: Picture Interference

    Picture interference When the picture quality is poor when you play a cassette, please follow these instructions. Tracking during playback During playback, press the MENU Select the line ’ ’ with the buttons Tape and confirm with the AP q Select the line ’...
  • Page 18: Manual Recording

    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’.
  • Page 19: Programmed Recording (Timer)

    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;...
  • Page 20: Programming A Recording (Without 'Video Plus+')

    D Under ’ ’, use the VPS/PDC button to switch ’VPS or PDC’ on or off. D Under ’ ’, use the BP r select the recording speed ’SP’ or ’LP’. D The TIMER lamp on the front of the set will light up when one or more of the TIMER blocks are occupied.
  • Page 21: How To Check Or Change A Timer

    D When you are recording, the red recording light at the front panel of the TV-VIDEO Combi will be lit. Confirm with the button when the information is correct. E ’ Press STANDBY to start recording will appear in the display. If the programmed recording should start within the next few minutes, press STANDBY m .
  • Page 22: Additional Functions

    ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS Parental control This function will prevent unauthorised use of your TV-VIDEO Combi. All button-functions will be locked. D You can make programmed recordings while the parental control is on. Press the button. The main menu will appear. MENU Select the line ’...
  • Page 23: Continuous Playback

    Continuous playback 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. Press the button. The main menu appears. MENU Select the line ’ ’...
  • Page 24: Technical Terms Used

    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.

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