Philips 25PV808 User manual

1. CONNECTING YOUR TV-VIDEO COMBI 4..............
Connectingthecables4.............................
Connectingadecoderorotherequipment4............
2. INSTALLING YOUR TV-VIDEO COMBI 5................
Initialinstallation5..................................
Allocatingadecoder5..............................
ManualTVchannelsearch6.........................
Satellitereceiver6..................................
Specialinstallationfunctions7.......................
AutomaticTVchannelsearch7......................
SearchingfornewTVchannels7.....................
Allocatingachannelnumber8.......................
DeleteaTVChannel8...............................
Settingthelanguage9..............................
Settingthetimeanddate9...........................
3. IMPORTANT NOTES FOR OPERATION 10..............
SUMMARYOFUSERGUIDE10.......................
Userguide(OSD)10.................................
4. TV SET FUNCTIONS 12..............................
SelectingaTVprogramme12........................
Selectingthepicturesetting(SMARTPICTURE)12......
SwitchingDolbyVirtualSurroundonoroff13..........
Selectingapresetsoundsetting(SMARTSOUND)13...
Automaticvolumecontrol(AVL)13....................
DolbyVirtualSurround-Settingthespeakers14.......
Soundtrackselection14............................
HowtoreadTELETEXT15............................
5. PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS 16..........................
Playingacassette16................................
PlayinganNTSCcassette16.........................
Tapepositionindication16...........................
Searchingfortapepositionwiththepicture(picture
search)16.........................................
Stillpicture16......................................
Slowmotion16.....................................
Searchingfortapepositionwithoutthepicture(wind
andrewind)17.....................................
InstantView17.....................................
Automaticsearchforatapeposition(indexsearch)17..
Pictureinterference17..............................
Cleaningthevideoheads18.........................
6. MANUAL RECORDING 19............................
Recordingwithoutautomaticswitch-off19............
Recordingwithautomaticswitch-off(OTR
one-touch-recording)19.............................
Protectingyourrecordings19........................
Auto-assembling19.................................
7. PROGRAMMED RECORDING (TIMER) 21...............
’VPS’(VideoProgrammingSystem)and’PDC’
(ProgrammeDeliveryControl)21.....................
Programmingarecording(with’VIDEOPlus+’)21.......
Programmingarecording(without’VIDEOPlus+’)22....
ProgrammingarecordingwithTELETEXT23...........
Automaticrecordingfromasatellitereceiver(SAT
RECORDING)24....................................
HowtocheckorchangeaTIMER25..................
8. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS 26.........................
ChangingtheTVsystem26..........................
Parentalcontrol26..................................
SwitchingtheOn-screendisplay(OSD)onoroff27.....
Switchingto16:9widescreenpicture27..............
Switchingtheremotecontrolcommand28.............
Continuousplayback28.............................
Soundplaybackwithoutpicture29....................
Switchofffunction(SLEEPTIMER)29.................
Switchonfunction(WAKE-UPTIMER)29..............
9. Before you call an engineer 30.......................
Technicaltermsused30.............................
CONTENTS

The remote control
TELETEXT eTELETEXT: To switch TELETEXT on or off
STANDBY mSwitch 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 sTIMER: 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
DSelect: Cursor left
CSelect: Cursor right
ASelect: One line up
BSelect: One line down
qSr Volume: To regulate the volume
qPrProgramme number: To select a programme
number up or down
yVolume off: To switch the volume on or off
zPrevious programme number: To select the previous programme number
PLAY GPlayback : To play a recorded cassette
HRewind : During STOP and STANDBY: rewind, during PLAYBACK: reverse scanning
STOP hPause/Stop: To stop the tape, except while a TIMER-recording is being made
IForward wind: During STOP and STANDBY: forward wind, during PLAYBACK: forward
scanning
INDEX EIndex search: In combination with H/I: to search for previous/next recording
on the cassette
RECORD/OTR nRecord: To record the programme selected
STILL RStill picture: To stop the tape and show a still picture
Coloured TELETEXT buttons:To select TELETEXT page directly
nred To select page/chapter shown in red at the bottom of the screen
ngreen To select page/chapter shown in green at the bottom of the screen
nyellow To select page/chapter shown in yellow at the bottom of the screen
nblue To select page/chapter shown in blue at the bottom of the screen
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IN BRIEF

Front of the set
8Power switch : To switch off the machine
Beware: If you switch off with the power switch, TIMER-recordings are not possible!
mStandby : To switch off, interrupt a function, interrupt a programmed recording (TIMER)
Pr/q Programme number : To select programme number up or down
Sr/q Volume: To regulate the volume
HRewind : During STOP and STANDBY: rewind, during PLAYBACK: reverse scanning
IForward wind: During STOP and STANDBY: forward wind, during PLAYBACK: forward scanning
5Record: To record the programme selected
GPlayback : To play a recorded cassette
?Pause/Stop: To stop the tape, except while a TIMER-recording is being made
AUDIO L/R Audio input socket left/right stereo
VIDEO Video input socket : To connect a camcorder or videogames
wHeadphones socket: To connect headphones
Back of the set
2Aerial input socket: To connect the aerial cable
AUDIO OUT L/R Audio output, left/right stereo: To connect active speakers, a HiFi-set or a ’Dolby Prologic’-decoder.
EXT. 1 Scart socket: To connect a satellite receiver, decoder, video recorder, etc.
EXT. 2 Scart socket: To connect a satellite receiver, video recorder, camera recorder etc.

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.
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.
CThese operating instructions have been printed on nonpolluting
paper.
CDeposit old batteries at the relevant collection points.
CPlease 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.
CThis electronic equipment contains many materials that can be
recycled. Please inquire about the possibilities for recycling
your old set.
DVIDEO Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of
Gemstar Development Corporation. The VIDEO Plus+ system is
manufactured under licence from Gemstar Development
Corporation.
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. 25PV808-815/07
PROD.NO: ......
This product complies with the requirements of the Directive
73/23/EEC + 89/336/EEC + 93/68/EEC.
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 ’How to Improve Television and Radio Reception’.
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 mbutton 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.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PHILIPS 25PV808-815/07
1

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 quality
combining 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.
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.
This function allows you to save the sound 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 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 programme code which you will
find in your listings magazine.
The precision tape drive from Philips with a rewind time of 100 seconds (E180)
and automatic tape length recognition.
Dolby Virtual Surround, the ease of use solution to enjoy best sound effects at
home without the need to purchase and connect additional rear speakers.
By using the information stored in the Teletext pages you can programme
recordings on the TV-VIDEO Combi in just a few convenient steps.
One Touch SAT Recording is the new ease-of-use solution for TV-VIDEO Combis
to record programmes from your SAT receiver in a convenient way.
Your TV-VIDEO Combi has been equiped with two tuners. This enables you to
watch a programme while you are recording another programme.
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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:
aRemove fuse cover and fuse.
bFix new fuse which should be a BS1362 5A, A.S.T.A. or
BSI approved type.
cRefit the fuse cover.
If the fitted plug is not suitable for your 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.
DNote: * The severed plug must be destroyed to avoid 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’)
dThe BLUE wire must be connected to the terminal which
is marked with the letter ’N’ or coloured BLACK.
eThe BROWN wire must be connected to the terminal
which is marked with the letter ’L’ or coloured RED.
fDo 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.
Connecting the cables
aInsert the aerial plug into the 2socket.
bInsert the plug of the mains cable into the wall socket.
cIf the little red light at the front panel of the set is not lit,
please switch on the set. The power switch 8is
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 .
EIf you don’t connect a decoder, use the EXT. 1 socket for
connecting other equipment.
You can connect active speakers, a HiFi-stereo set or a ’Dolby
Prologic’ decoder to the socket AUDIO OUT L/R (audio output
left/right).
1. CONNECTING YOUR TV-VIDEO COMBI
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Initial installation
aOpen up the battery compartment of your remote control
and place the batteries in it as shown in the picture.
bClose the battery compartment.
cIf you have connected the aerial to the TV-VIDEO Combi,
press the OK button.
’Automatic TV channel search’ starts. This picture will
appear on the screen:
Searching...
CHANNELS FOUND:
//////,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Wait until all TV channels have been found. This can take
several minutes.
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’.
Allocating a decoder
Some TV stations will send coded TV channels, that you can
only watch when you use a decoder. You can connect such a
decoder (descrambler) to your TV-VIDEO Combi. With the
following function, the connected decoder will automatically
be activated for the TV programme you want to watch.
aSelect the TV channel for which you want to use the
decoder with the qPrbutton on the TV-VIDEO Combi
or the number buttons 0-9 on the remote control.
bPress the MENU button on the remote control. The main
menu will appear.
cSelect the line ’Installation’ with the Bor
Abutton and confirm with the Cbutton.
dSelect the line ’Manual store’ with the Bor
Abutton and confirm with the Cbutton.
eSelect the line ’Decoder’ with the Bor Abutton.
MANUAL STORE
Channel/Frequency FREQU.
TV system PAL-BG
Search 123
Fine tuning (,,,,=,,,,$
Name edit xxx
Programme number 01
Decoder OFF
NICAM ON
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fSelect function ’ON’ with the Dor Cbutton. When
you select ’OFF’, the function will be switched off.
gConfirm with the OK button.
hTo end, press the MENU button.
Your decoder has now been allocated to this TV channel.
iPress the MENU button again.
DIf you have programmed a recording (TIMER), a
wake-up timer or a sleep-timer, you can’t select the
function ’Manual store’.
2. INSTALLING YOUR TV-VIDEO COMBI
5

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.
aPress the MENU button on the remote control. The main
menu will appear.
bSelect the line ’Installation’ with the Bor
Abutton and confirm with the Cbutton.
cSelect the line ’Manual store’ with the Bor
Abutton and confirm with the Cbutton.
MANUAL STORE
Channel/Frequency FREQU.
TV system PAL-BG
Search 123
Fine tuning (,,,,=,,,,$
Name edit xxx
Programme number 01
Decoder OFF
NICAM ON
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« press MENU
dIn the line ’Channel/Frequency’, select the
display for:
’FREQU.’: frequency
’CCH’: channel
’SCH’: special channel
eIf you know the frequency or channel of 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 Cbutton to start
the channel search.
fIn the line ’Programme number’ select the
programme number you want e.g.: ’01’, using the Dor
Cbutton.
gIf you want to change the TV channel name, press the
Cbutton in line ’Name edit’.
ESelect the character you want to change with the Dor
the Cbutton. Change the character with the Bor the
Abutton. Select the next character in the same way.
ETo confirm the information, press the OK button.
hIn the line ’NICAM’, select funtion ’ON’or’OFF’ with
the Cor Dbutton.
iIf you want to change the automatic tv channel setting,
select the line ’Fine tuning’.
With the Dor Cbutton you can vary the automatic tv
channel setting. Important: This re-tuning is only
necessary and useful in special cases, e.g.: when there
are stripes on the picture with cable-TV systems.
jPress the OK button to store the TV channel.
DIf you want to search for further TV channels, start
again at step e.
kTo end, press the MENU button.
DIf you have programmed a recording (TIMER), a
wake-up timer or a sleep-timer, you can’t select the
function ’Manual store’.
Satellite receiver
You can receive channels from the satellite receiver via the
scart socket EXT. 1 .
To do this, select the channel number ’E1’ with the qPr
button. You will have to select the channels to be received by
the satellite receiver on the receiver itself.
6

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.
aPress the MENU button on the remote control. The main
menu will appear.
bSelect the line ’Installation’ with the Bor
Abutton and confirm with the Cbutton.
cSelect the line ’Autoinstall’ with the Bor A
button.
dPress the Cbutton. The ’Automatic TV channel search’
starts.
Searching...
CHANNELS FOUND:
//////,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
eWhen the TV channel search is complete,
’Installation comp.’ will appear on the
screen.
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 the function
’Autoinstall’.
DAutomatic Channel Installation:
Some cable companies or broadcasters offer the
possibility to install TV channels automatically with ’ACI’.
Information about the installation offered and how to
select it, will appear on the screen.
This set will recognize and install TV channels with ’ACI’
automatically.
TV channels will be stored from programme number 1
onward.
If ’ACI’ cannot identify a TV channel, you can search for it
using the method as described in the section ’Manual TV
Channel Search’.
Searching for new TV channels
aPress MENU . The main menu will appear.
bSelect the line ’Installation’ with the Bor
Abutton and confirm with the Cbutton.
cSelect the line ’Add new channels’ with the
Bor Abutton and confirm with the Cbutton.
Channel search will start.
dTo store the TV channel, press OK .
eRepeat step d, until you have found all desired TV
channels.
DIf you have programmed a recording (TIMER), a
wake-up timer or a sleep-timer, you cannot select
the function ’Add new channels’.
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Allocating a channel number
aPress the MENU button. The main menu will appear.
bSelect the line ’Installation’ with the Bor
Abutton and confirm with the Cbutton.
cSelect the line ’Sort channels’ with the Bor
Abutton and confirm with the Cbutton.
SORT CHANNELS
01 zzz 04 aaa
02 yyy 05 bbb
03 xxx 06 ccc
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« press MENU press OK
dWith the B,A,Dor Cbutton, select the TV
channel to which you want to allocate a programme
number and press the OK button.
eWith the B,A,Dor Cbutton, shift the TV
channel to the programme number you wish to allocate to
this TV channel and press the OK button.
fRepeat steps dto euntil you have allocated a
programme number to all the required TV channels.
gTo end, press the MENU button.
DIf you have programmed a recording (TIMER), a
wake-up timer or a sleep-timer, you can’t select the
function ’Sort channels’.
Delete a TV Channel
aPress the MENU button. The main menu appears.
bSelect the line ’Installation’ with the Bor
Abutton and confirm with the Cbutton .
cSelect the line ’Sort channels’ with the Bor
Abutton and confirm with the menu button C.
SORT CHANNELS
01 zzz 04 aaa
02 yyy 05 bbb
03 xxx 06 ccc
ã Exit: To move:
« press MENU press OK
dWith the B,A,Dor Cbutton, select the TV
channel you want to delete and press the CLEAR button.
eRepeat step d, until you have deleted all the required
TV channels.
fTo end, press the MENU button.
DIf you have programmed a recording (TIMER), a
wake-up timer or a sleep-timer, you can’t select the
function ’Sort channels’.
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Setting the language
You can select the language for the on-screen display (OSD).
aPress the MENU button on the remote control. The main
menu will appear.
MAIN MENU
Picture
Sound
Setup
Tape
Installation
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« press MENU
bSelect the line ’Installation’ with the Bor
Abutton and confirm with the Cbutton.
INSTALLATION
Add new channels
Sort channels
Autostore
Manual store
Set clock
Language ENGLISH
Speaker setup
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« press MENU
cSelect the line ’Language’ with the Bor A
button.
dSelect your language with the Dor Cbutton.
eTo end, press the MENU button.
Setting the time and date
aPress the MENU button on the remote control. The main
menu will appear.
bSelect the line ’Installation’ with the buttons
Bor Aand confirm with the button C.
cSelect the line ’Set clock’ with the Bor A
button and confirm with the Cbutton.
SET CLOCK
Time 15:36
Year 2000
Month 06
Date 08
Smart clock ON
ã Exit:
« press MENU
dCheck the time in line ’Time’. If required, please change
the time with the 0-9 buttons on the remote control.
eCheck ’Year’, ’Month’ and ’Date’ in the same way.
You can switch between entry fields with Bor A
button. Confirm with the OK button.
fTo end, press the MENU button.
Automatic time and date setting
(SMART CLOCK)
DIf a television programme, which transmits TELETEXT, is
stored with programme number ’P01’, time and date will
be set automatically.
DThe time will automatically be adjusted to winter time and
summer time.
aPress the MENU button on the remote control. The main
menu will appear.
bSelect the line ’Installation’ with the buttons
Bor Aand confirm with the button C.
cSelect the line ’Set clock’ with the Bor A
button and confirm with the Cbutton.
dSelect the line ’Smart clock’ with the menu buttons
Bor A.
eSwitch the function on with the menu buttons Dor
C.
fConfirm with the OK button.
gTo end, press the MENU button.
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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
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« press MENU
User guide (OSD)
The OSD (On-screen display) shows the various functions in
the form of a menu on the television screen. You can then
choose the settings you require. There is a summary of the
menus on this page. The main button functions are displayed
in a help line along the bottom of the screen.
ETo call up the menu: With the MENU button.
ETo select a line: With the Bor Abutton.
ETo select within a line: With the Dor Cbutton.
ETo enter or change your selection: With the 0-9 ,Dor
Cbutton.
ETo enter or change your selection in the TIMER entry
columns: With the Bor Abutton.
ETo cancel: With the MENU button.
ETo save: With the OK button.
ETo confirm: With the Cbutton.
ETo exit the menu: With the MENU menu button.
ETo confirm the messages in red on the screen: Press the
OK button.
EYou can switch the machine on with the qPr,z
or 0-9 button or by putting in a cassette.
PICTURE
Brightness (,,,,,,,,,
Colour (,,,,,,,,,
Contrast (,,,,,,,,,
Sharpness (,,,,,,,,,
Tint NATURAL
Contrast Plus OFF
Store as pref. NO
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Chapter ’TV FUNCTIONS’
SOUND
Volume (,,,,,,,,,
Balance (,,,,=,,,,$
Bass (,,,,=,,,,$
Treble (,,,,=,,,,$
Sound mode NEUTRAL
SurroundSurroundSurround OFF
Auto volume cont. ON
Store as pref. NO
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Chapter ’TV FUNCTIONS’
SETUP
Parental control OFF
Display MAX
Format 16:9 NORMAL
Sound only OFF
VCR 1/2 VCR 1
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Chapter ’ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS’
TAPE
Tape speed SP
Tape counter LEFT
Repeat play OFF
Video system AUTO
Jitter (,,,,=,,,,$
Tracking (,,,,=,,,,$
Cleaning
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« press MENU
Chapter ’PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS’
3. IMPORTANT NOTES FOR OPERATION
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Important notes for operation
EWe suggest that, from now on, you switch off your
TV-VIDEO Combi with the STANDBY mbutton on the front
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.
EYou can switch on with the qPror zbutton, the
0-9 buttons or by inserting a cassette.
AAttention: If you use the power switch 8on the side
panel, you switch off the set completely from the mains
power supply. No programmed recordings will then be
made. The red lamp at the front of the set will not be
alight. After some time, the date and clock settings will be
lost.
We advise you to keep your TV-VIDEO Combi connected
to the mains at all times to ensure that programmed
recordings can be made and that the television works
normally. The power consumption will be low.
EAttention: If you switch off the appliance with the power
switch 8, make sure that you have removed the tape
by pressing the ?button.
EIf you diconnect your TV-VIDEO Combi from the mains,
TIMER and channel information will remain stored for
about 1 year and clock information will remain stored for
30 minutes.
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Selecting a TV programme
Select the required TV channel (=programme number) with the
qPrbutton or with the digit buttons 0-9 on the remote
control.
DIf you don’t know the programme number of the required
TV channel:
aPress the qPrbutton for more than 2 seconds.
The TV channel list appears on the screen.
bSelect the required TV channel with the qPr
button.
After 1 second the TV-VIDEO Combi will switch to
the selected programme number.
Picture settings
aPress the MENU button. The main menu appears.
bSelect the line ’Picture’ with the menu buttons B
or Aand confirm with the menu button C.
PICTURE
Brightness (,,,,,,,,,
Colour (,,,,,,,,,
Contrast (,,,,,,,,,
Sharpness (,,,,,,,,,
Tint NATURAL
Contrast Plus OFF
Store as pref. NO
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« press MENU
cSelect the required line with the menu buttons Bor
Aand alter with the menu buttons Dor C.
D’Contrast Plus’: Enhances TV contrast by whitening
the white and blackening the black.
DTo store this setting as a standard setting, select the
line ’Store as pref.’ with the menu buttons
Bor A. Select ’YES’ and confirm with the
OK button.
DTo call up the standard settings, switch the set off
and on again or select ’Smart Picture’ setting
’Personal’.
Selecting the picture setting
(SMART PICTURE)
D’SMART PICTURE’: Optimises all picture settings using a
single button on the remote control.
EPress the SMART button repeatedly to select the
required picture setting.
Volume control
You can control the volume level with the qSr button.
If you want to mute the sound temporarily (e.g.: during a
telephone call), press the ybutton on the remote control.
When you press the ybutton again, the sound will return at
its original volume level.
4. TV SET FUNCTIONS
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Sound settings
You can select between several sound settings, to meet your
personal sound preferences.
aPress the MENU button. The main menu appears.
bSelect the line ’Sound’ with the Bor Abutton and
confirm with the Cbutton.
SOUND
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Sound mode NEUTRAL
SurroundSurroundSurround OFF
Auto volume cont. ON
Store as pref. NO
ã Exit:
« press MENU
cSelect the required line with the Bor Abutton and
alter with the Dor Cbutton.
EIn the line ’Sound mode’ select one of these options:
’NEUTRAL’: neutral sound setting
’LOUDN.’: when the volume level is low, high and low
sound will be emphasized.
’SPATIAL’: spacious stereo effect
DTo store a setting as a standard setting, select the
line ’Store as pref.’ with the Bor A
button. Select ’YES’ and confirm with the OK
button.
DTo call up the standard settings, switch the set off
and on again or select ’Smart Sound’ setting
’Personal’.
Switching Dolby Virtual Surround on or off
aTo switch on the Dolby Virtual Surround effect, in the line
’Surround’ select ’ON’ with the Dor Cbutton.
EYou can always simply switch the function on or off with
the SURROUND button on the remote control.
DIf Surround Sound is switched on, the line ’Sound
mode’ in the Sound menu will be deactivated.
Selecting a preset sound setting
(SMART SOUND)
D’SMART SOUND’: provides a choice of sound settings
from the remote control.
EPress the SMART #button repeatedly to select the
desired sound setting.
DIf the Surround function is switched on, ’Smart Sound’
will be switched to ’Manual’.
Automatic volume control (AVL)
ESwitch on ’Auto volume cont.’, to activate the
automatic volume control. This will minimise sudden
changes in TV volume, e.g. when commercial spots are
being transmitted or when switching TV channels.
DThe AVL function will only affect the internal speakers.
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Dolby Virtual Surround - Setting the
speakers
If you have connected active speakers or a HiFi stereo set to
your TV VIDEO Combi, you can carry out several speaker
settings.
aPress the MENU button. The main menu appears.
bSelect the line ’Installation’ with the Bor
Abutton and confirm with the Cbutton.
cSelect the line ’Speakers’ with the Bor Abutton
and confirm with the menu button C.
SPEAKER SETUP
Test tone OFF
Surround setting VIRTUAL
Speakers LINE
Neutral speaker
Exit: Store:
press MENU press OK
dIn the line ’Speakers’ select one of these settings
with the Dor Cbuttons:
’ACTIVE’: only if you have connected active speakers.
All sound settings will be controlled via your TV-VIDEO
Combi.
’HIFI’: only if you have connected a HIFI stereo set. The
sound settings for the external speakers will be
controlled via the HIFI stereo set. The sound settings for
the internal speakers will be controlled via the TV-VIDEO
Combi.
’LINE’: this is the standard setting. The internal
speakers will be active. The AUDIO OUT L/R socket sound
output is fixed in nominal level.
eConfirm with the OK button.
fIn the line ’Surround setting’ select one of
these settings:
’VIRTUAL’: Surround Sound effect possible with
internal or external speakers
’3STEREO’: Surround Sound effect possible only with
additional external speakers connected.
gConfirm with the OK button.
hTo switch on the test tone, select the line ’Test
tone’ with the Bor Abutton and select ’ON’ with
the Dor Cbutton.
You will hear a test tone. Now select the best volume for
the internal and external speakers.
DAs the test tone only makes sense using external
speakers, the machine will automatically switch to
’3STEREO’. It will automatically switch back to the
setting you selected last.
DIf you have connected a headset, you will not
experience the full surround effect.
iTo end, press the MENU button.
Sound track selection
You can select the required sound track. This is of particular
interest when audio transmissions are multilingual.
EPress the AUDIO button to select one of the following
options:
STEREO transmissions: ’Stereo’ and ’Mono’
Multilingual transmissions: ’Dual I’ and ’Dual II’
DWhile a tape is playing, you can also select one of the
following modes: ’Left’, ’Right’, ’Mix’. In the ’Mix’
mode you can play the mono sound of the normal (linear)
audio track together with the sound of the stereo audio
track. You can play cassettes that have been dubbed on
another video recorder.
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How to read TELETEXT
EPress the TELETEXT ebutton to switch the TXT decoder
on and off. The TV-VIDEO Combi is now receiving the TXT
of the TV channel currently selected.
ETo store the current page as preferred page, press the
OK button.
The next time you call up TELETEXT, you will
automatically turn to this page.
EIf you want to select an other page, type in the number of
the page with the digit buttons 0-9 . With the colour
buttons on your remote control you can directly select
the page numbers shown at the bottom of the TV screen.
Extra TELETEXT functions
To use the extra TELETEXT functions, press the MENU button,
when you are in TELETEXT.
ETo enlarge the print, select the symbol ’g’ and confirm
with the OK button.
ETo switch off the TELETEXT decoder temporarily, select
the symbol ’d’ and confirm with the OK button.
ETo call up a TELETEXT sub-page:
aSelect the symbol ’}’ and confirm with the OK
button.
bEnter the page number of the sub-page with the
0-9 -buttons (e.g.: 0123).
ETo call up concealed information, select the symbol ’b’
and confirm with the OK button.
ETo stop the pages from being turned over, select the
symbol ’f’ and confirm with the OK button.
ETo show TELETEXT transparently, select the symbol ’-’
and confirm with the OK button.
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Playing a cassette
aPut a cassette into the cassette slot.
bPress the PLAY Gbutton.
EIf you press the STOP hbutton once, the TV-VIDEO
Combi will switch to pause. To stop, press the STOP h
button again.
ETo eject the cassette, press the ?button on the
TV-VIDEO Combi or press the STOP hbutton on the
remote control several seconds.
DBefore transportation, make sure that no cassette is
in the TV-VIDEO Combi.
DIf you insert an erase protected cassette, the
TV-VIDEO Combi will automatically start playback.
DSome hired cassettes may have poor picture or
sound quality. This is not a fault in your machine.
Please read ’Eliminating picture interference’.
DSome functions will automatically switch off after a
while (for example, pause, still picture, picture
search). This helps to protect the cassette and
avoids wasting power.
Playing an NTSC cassette
With this set you can play cassettes that have been recorded
on another video recorder in the NTSC standard (for example,
American cassettes).
DSome special features (for example, still picture) are not
possible while you are playing an NTSC cassette.
Tape position indication
DPress the OK button to display the current tape position.
DTo change the type of tape position display, proceed as
follows:
aDuring playback, press the MENU button.
bSelect the line ’Tape’ with the menu buttons Bor
Aand confirm with the Cbutton.
cSelect the line ’Tape counter’ with the menu
buttons Bor A.
dWith the menu buttons Dor Cselect ’USED’to
check the time used, or ’LEFT’ to check the time left on
the tape.
eConfirm with the OK button.
Searching for tape position with the picture
(picture search)
aWhile a cassette is playing, press the H(reverse) or
I(forward) button once or several times.
bTo stop at a certain picture, press the PLAY Gbutton.
DDuring picture search, the picture quality may not be
so good and there will be no sound.
Still picture
aPress the STILL Rbutton. A still picture will appear on
the screen.
bEach time you press STILL Ragain, the picture will
move on one step.
Slow motion
aPress the STILL Rbutton. A still picture will appear on
the screen.
bWhen you hold the STILL Rbutton, the tape will be
played in slow motion.
cWhen you press the Ibutton several times, you have
a choice of several playback speeds.
During slow motion there will be no sound.
5. PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS
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Searching for tape position without the
picture (wind and rewind)
aStop the tape with the STOP hbutton.
bPress the H(reverse) or I(forward) button.
cTo stop at a certain picture, press the STOP hbutton.
Instant View
With this function you can switch to picture search during
wind and rewind.
aIf you hold the H(rewind) or I(wind) button
during wind or rewind, you will switch to picture search.
bWhen you release the button, the TV-VIDEO Combi will
automatically switch back to rewind or wind.
Automatic search for a tape position
(index search)
At the start of each recording, the TV-VIDEO Combi will write
an index code on the tape.
aPress the INDEX Ebutton. Press the Ibutton to
select the next code mark or the Hbutton for the
previous code mark.
bWhen the TV-VIDEO Combi finds the code mark, it will
automatically switch to play.
Picture interference
When the picture quality is poor when you play a cassette,
please follow these instructions.
Tracking during playback
aDuring playback, press the MENU button.
bSelect the line ’Tape’ with the buttons Bor Aand
confirm with the Cbutton.
cSelect the line ’Tracking’ with the buttons Bor
A.
dHold the buttons Dor Cuntil the playback quality is
at its best.
eConfirm with the OK button.
fTo end, press the MENU button. This setting will remain
until you remove the cassette.
Tracking during still picture
If the still picture vibrates vertically, you can improve the still
picture as follows:
aDuring still picture, press the MENU button.
bSelect the line ’Tape’ with the Bbutton or Aand
confirm with the Cbutton.
cSelect the line ’Jitter’ with the Bor Abutton.
dHold the Dor Cbutton until the picture quality is at
its best.
eConfirm with the OK button.
fTo end, press the MENU button.
DPlease note, however, that interference may still
occur with poor quality cassettes.
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Cleaning the video heads
If horizontal lines appear on the screen when you play a
cassette, you should clean the video heads.
aDuring playback, press the MENU button.
bSelect the line ’Tape’ with the menu buttons Bor
Aand confirm with the Cbutton.
cSelect the line ’Cleaning’ with the menu buttons
Bor A.
dPress the OK button. ’CLEANING’ appears on the
screen.
eWait a few seconds, until the message disappears and
then press the MENU button.
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