Page 2 - The remote control; 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) SURROUND Surround Sound : To switch Surround Sound on/off SMART SMART PICTURE : To call up preset picture settings SMART # ...
Page 4 - Safety instructions and other notes; Interference; Voltage; Emergency interrupt
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 playVHS-standard cassettes. Please take the time to read this operating manual beforeusing your TV-VIDEO Combi. Safety instructions and other n...
Page 5 - Special functions on your TV-VIDEO Combi
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 taken from the TXT/PDC information. Crystal Clear video has become the synonym for outstanding picture qualitycombining Philips’ very latest t...
Page 6 - Important for the United Kingdom; How to connect a plug:; Connecting the cables; CONNECTING YOUR TV-VIDEO COMBI
Important for the United Kingdom This apparatus is fitted with an approved moulded 13 Ampplug. To change a fuse in this type of plug proceed as follows: a Remove fuse cover and fuse. b Fix new fuse which should be a BS1362 5A, A.S.T.A. orBSI approved type. c Refit the fuse cover. If the fitted plug ...
Page 7 - Connecting a decoder or other equipment
Connecting a decoder or other equipment You can also connect additional equipment. For instance, asatellite 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 conne...
Page 8 - Initial installation; Allocating a decoder; INSTALLING YOUR TV-VIDEO COMBI
Initial installation a Open up the battery compartment of your remote controland place the batteries in it as shown in the picture. b Close the battery compartment. c If you have connected the aerial to the TV-VIDEO Combi,press the OK button. ’Automatic TV channel search’ starts. This picture willap...
Page 9 - Manual TV channel search; special cases; Satellite receiver
Manual TV channel search In certain cases the ’Automatic TV channel search’ may not beable to find all of the TV channels (e.g. coded TV channels). Inthat 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 ’ I...
Page 10 - Searching for new TV channels
Special installation functions You can select one of the following installation functions inorder to adapt your TV-VIDEO Combi to your own specificrequirements. 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,...
Page 11 - Allocating a channel number; Delete a TV Channel
Allocating a channel number a Press the MENU button. The main menu will appear. b Select the line ’ Installation ’ with the B or A button and confirm with the C button. c Select the line ’ Sort channels ’ with the B or A button and confirm with the C button. SORT CHANNELS 01 zzz 04 aaa 02 yyy 05 bbb...
Page 12 - Setting the language; Setting the time and date
Setting the language You can select the language for the on-screen display (OSD). a Press the MENU button on the remote control. The main menu will appear. MAIN MENU Picture SoundSetupTapeInstallation ã Exit:« press MENU b Select the line ’ Installation ’ with the B or A button and confirm with the ...
Page 14 - SUMMARY OF USER GUIDE; To select within a line; To confirm the messages in red on the screen:; 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 SoundSetupTapeInstallation ã Exit:« press MENU User guide (OSD) The OSD (On-screen display) shows the various functions inthe form of a menu on the telev...
Page 15 - Important notes for operation; completely
Important notes for operation E We suggest that, from now on, you switch off yourTV-VIDEO Combi with the STANDBY m button on the front of the set or on the remote control.When the set is in the standby mode, a small red lamp atthe front of the set will be alight. E You can switch on with the q P r o...
Page 16 - Volume control; TV SET FUNCTIONS
Selecting a TV programme Select the required TV channel (=programme number) with the q P r button or with the digit buttons 0-9 on the remote control. D If you don’t know the programme number of the requiredTV channel: a Press the q P r button for more than 2 seconds. The TV channel list appears on ...
Page 17 - Sound settings; Switching Incredible Surround on or off; Sound track selection; STEREO transmissions:
Sound settings You can select between several sound settings, to meet yourpersonal sound preferences. a Press the MENU button. The main menu appears. b Select the line ’ Sound ’ with the B or A button and confirm with the C button. SOUND Volume (,,,,,,,,, Balance (,,,,=,,,,$ Bass (,,,,=,,,,$ Treble ...
Page 19 - PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS
Playing a cassette a Put a cassette into the cassette slot. b Press the PLAY G button. E If you press the STOP h button once, the TV-VIDEO Combi will switch to pause. To stop, press the STOP h button again. E To eject the cassette, press the ? button on the TV-VIDEO Combi or press the STOP h button ...
Page 21 - Recording without automatic switch-off; once; Protecting your recordings; MANUAL RECORDING
Use ’Manual Recording’ to make a spontaneous recording (forexample, a programme currently being shown). E If you want to start and stop a recording manually, readthe section: ’Recording without automatic switch-off’. E If you want to start a recording manually but have itstopped automatically, read ...
Page 22 - right time
Use programmed recording to automatically start and stop arecording at a later date. To make a programmed recording, your TV-VIDEO Combineeds to know: * the date you want to make the recording;* the programme number for the TV channel you want torecord;* the start and stop time of the recording;* VP...
Page 24 - Programming a recording with TELETEXT
Programming a recording with TELETEXT With this function programming a recording will beconsiderably easier. In TELETEXT you select the TVprogramme you want record. All the required information forrecording will be transferred and stored in a TIMER block. Youcan find more information on TELETEXT in ...
Page 26 - How to check or change a TIMER; How to clear a TIMER
How to check or change a TIMER a Press the TIMER s button on the remote control. b Select the line ’ TIMER PROGRAMMING ’ with the menu buttons B or A and confirm with the C button. c Select the TIMER you want to check or change with the B or A button and confirm with the OK button. d Select the entr...
Page 27 - ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
Changing the TV system If you play back recordings made on a different kind of tape(for example, NTSC standard), the automatic TV systemswitch-over may lead to colour interferences. You can switchoff the ’automatic TV system switch-over’ as follows. a Press the MENU button. The main menu appears. b ...
Page 29 - Sound playback without picture; Switching the remote control command
Sound playback without picture To play sound only when you watch TV or when you playbacka cassette, you can switch off the picture. You will hear soundonly. a Press the MENU button. The main menu appears. b Select the line ’ Setup ’ with the B or A button and confirm with the C button. SETUP Parenta...
Page 30 - Continuous playback
Continuous playback You can automatically play a cassette again and again. Whenthe end of the tape or the recording has been reached, it willrewind and start again. a Press the MENU button. The main menu appears. b Select the line ’ Tape ’ with the menu buttons B or A . Confirm with the menu buton C...
Page 31 - Technical terms used; Before you call an engineer
If, contrary to expectation, you have any problems using thisTV-VIDEO Combi, it may be caused by one of the reasonsmentioned below. You can also call the customer service centre in your country. You will find the phone number in the enclosed guaranteeleaflet. Have the model number (MODEL NO) and the...