Philips 37TR215 User manual

USER MANUAL
PHILIPS 37TR215
MODEL

1. CONNECTING YOUR TV-VIDEO COMBI 4..............
Connecting the cables 4.............................
Connecting a decoder or other equipment 4............
2. INSTALLING YOUR TV-VIDEO COMBI 5................
Initial installation 5..................................
Allocating a decoder 5..............................
Manual TV channel search 6.........................
Satellite receiver 6..................................
Special installation functions 7.......................
Automatic TV channel search 7......................
Channel Number Allocation 7........................
Delete a TV Channel 8...............................
Setting the language 8..............................
Setting the time and date 8...........................
3. IMPORTANT NOTES FOR OPERATION 10..............
SUMMARY OF USER GUIDE 10.......................
User guide (OSD) 10.................................
4. TV SET FUNCTIONS 11..............................
Selecting a TV programme 11........................
Automatic volume control (AVL) 11....................
5. PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS 12..........................
Playing a cassette 12................................
Playing NTSC cassettes 12...........................
Tape position indication 12...........................
Searching for tape position with the picture (picture
search) 12.........................................
Still picture 12......................................
Searching for tape position without the picture (wind
and rewind) 12.....................................
Instant View 12.....................................
Automatic search for a tape position (index search) 12..
Picture interference 13..............................
Cleaning the video heads 13.........................
6. MANUAL RECORDING 14............................
Recording without automatic switch-off 14............
Recording with automatic switch-off (OTR
one-touch-recording) 14.............................
Protecting your recordings 14........................
Auto-assembling 14.................................
7. PROGRAMMED RECORDING (TIMER) 16...............
’VPS’ (Video Programming System) and ’PDC’
(Programme Delivery Control) 16.....................
Programming a recording (with ’VIDEOplus’) 16........
Programming a recording (without ’VIDEOPlus’) 17.....
How to check or change a TIMER 18..................
8. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS 19.........................
How to read TELETEXT 19............................
Parental control 19..................................
Switching the On-screen display (OSD) on or off 20.....
Continuous playback 20.............................
Switch off function (SLEEP TIMER) 21.................
Switch on function (WAKE-UP TIMER) 21..............
9. Before you call an engineer 22.......................
Technical terms used 22.............................
CONTENTS
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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)
0-9 Number buttons:0-9
CLEAR Delete: To delete last entry or clear
programmed recording (TIMER)
TIMER kTIMER: 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
PpAB Programme number: To select a programme
number up or down
APqSelect: One line up
PrB Select: One line down
SpDC Volume: To regulate the volume
DSr Select: Cursor left
SqC Select: Cursor right
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 pages directly
(red) Select page/chapter shown in red at the bottom of the screen
(green) Select page/chapter shown in green at the bottom of the screen
(yellow) Select page/chapter shown in yellow at the bottom of the screen
(blue) 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 set
Beware: If you switch the set off with the power switch 8, TIMER-recordings are not
possible!
mStandby : To switch off, interrupt a function, interrupt a programmed recording (TIMER)
PpProgramme number : To select programme number up or down
Sp Volume: To regulate the volume
5Record: To record the programme selected
HRewind : During STOP and STANDBY: rewind, during PLAYBACK: reverse scanning
IForward wind: During STOP and STANDBY: forward wind, during PLAYBACK: forward
scanning
GPlayback : To play a recorded cassette
?Pause/Stop, eject cassette: To stop the tape and during STOP eject the cassette
AUDIO Audio input socket
VIDEO Video input socket : To connect a camcorder or videogames
wHeadphones socket: To connect headphones
Back of the set
EXT.1 Scart socket: To connect a satellite receiver, decoder, video recorder, etc.
2Aerial input socket: To connect the aerial cable

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 8.
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.
DVIDEOPlus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of
Gemstar Development Corporation. The VIDEOPlus+ system is
manufactured under licence from Gemstar Development
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. 14PV210/07
PROD.NO: ......
This product complies with the requirements of the Directive
73/23/EEC + 89/336/EEC + 93/68/EEC.
Technical information
Measurements in cm (W / H / D): 39.2 / 40.7 / 39.8
Power consumption (Standby) : less than 45W (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 14PV210/07
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Special functions on your TV-VIDEO Combi
If a television programme, which transmits TELETEXT, is stored with programme
number ’P01’, time and date will be set automatically.
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. It minimises sudden changes in TV volume when
commercial spots are transmitted.
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.
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.
We guarantee that your TV-VIDEO Combi will switch to the new millennium with
no problems whatsoever.
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Important for the United Kingdom
This machine is fitted with an approved moulded 13 Amp plug.
To change a fuse in this type of plug, please follow these
instructions.
aTake off the fuse cover and take out the fuse.
bPut in a new fuse which should be a BS1362 5A, A.S.T.A.
or BSI approved type.
cRefit the fuse cover.
If the plug fitted is not suitable for your socket, cut it off and fit
another type.
If the plug you fit contains a fuse, it should be a 5Amp fuse. If
you fit a plug which does not need a fuse, make sure the fuse
on your fuse box is not greater than 5 Amps.
DNote: Please destroy the plug you have cut off so that it
cannot be used in a 13 Amp socket somewhere else.
How to connect a plug
The wires in the lead from the video recorder are coloured as
follows.
* Blue - ’neutral’ (’N’).
* Brown - ’live’ (’L’).
dConnect the blue wire to the terminal in the plug which is
marked with the letter ’N’ or coloured black.
eConnect the brown wire to the terminal in the plug which
is marked with the letter ’L’ or coloured red.
fDo not connect either of the wires to the terminal in the
plug which is marked with the letter ’E’, the symbol \or
coloured green or green and yellow.
Before you refit the plug cover, make sure that the grip at the
bottom of the plug is clamped over the plastic cover of the
lead, not just 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 of the set is not alight,
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 to the EXT.1
socket. For instance, a satellite receiver, decoder or
camcorder.
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.
aChoose the TV channel on which you wish to use the
decoder with the PpAB button 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 PrB or
APqbuton and confirm with the SqC button.
dSelect the line ’Manual store’ with the PrB or
APqbutton and confirm with the SqC button.
eSelect the line ’Decoder’ with the PrB or
APqbutton.
MANUAL STORE
Channel/Frequency FREQU.
Search 125
Fine tuning (,,,,,,n=,,,,,,$
Name edit xxx
Programme number 01
Decoder OFF
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fSelect function ’ON’ with the DSr or SqC
button. 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.
2. INSTALLING YOUR TV-VIDEO COMBI
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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 PrB or
APqbutton and confirm with the SqC button.
cSelect the line ’Manual store’ with the PrB or
APqbutton and confirm with the SqC button.
MANUAL STORE
Channel/Frequency FREQU.
Search 125
Fine tuning (,,,,,,n=,,,,,,$
Name edit xxx
Programme number 01
Decoder OFF
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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 SqC button to
start the channel search.
fIn the line ’Programme number’ select the
programme number you want e.g.: ’01’, using the
DSr or SqC button.
gIf you want to change the TV channel name, press the
SqC button in line ’Name edit’.
ESelect the letter or number you want to change with the
DSr or SqC button. Change it with the
PrB or the APqbutton. Select the next letter or
number in the same way.
hPress the OK button to store the changes you have
made.
iIf you want to change the automatic tv channel setting,
select the line ’Fine tuning’.
With the DSr or SqC button 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.
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
PpAB button. You will have to select the channels to be
received by the satellite receiver on the receiver itself.
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Special installation functions
You can select one of the following installation functions in
order to adapt the 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 PrB or
APqbutton and confirm with the SqC button.
cSelect the line ’Autoinstall’ with the PrB or
APqbutton.
dPress the SqC button. 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’.
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’.
Channel Number Allocation
aPress the MENU button. The main menu will appear.
bSelect the line ’Installation’ with the buttons
PrB or APqand confirm with the button
SqC .
cSelect the line ’Sort channels’ with the buttons
PrB or APqand confirm with the button
SqC .
SORT CHANNELS
01 xxx
02 yyy
03 zzz
04 aaa
05 bbb
06 ccc
ã Exit: To move:
« press MENU press OK
dWith the buttons PrB ,APq,DSr or
SqC , select the TV channel to which you want to
allocate a programme number and press the OK button.
eWith the buttons PrB ,APq,DSr or
SqC , 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.
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Delete a TV Channel
aPress the MENU button. The main menu will appear.
bSelect the line ’Installation’ with the buttons
PrB or APqand confirm with the button
SqC .
cSelect the line ’Sort channels’ with the buttons
PrB or APqand confirm with the button
SqC .
SORT CHANNELS
01 xxx
02 yyy
03 zzz
04 aaa
05 bbb
06 ccc
ã Exit: To move:
« press MENU press OK
dWith the buttons PrB ,APq,DSr or
SqC , 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.
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.
bSelect the line ’Installation’ with the PrB or
APqbutton and confirm with the SqC button.
cSelect the line ’Language’ with the PrB or
APqbutton.
dSelect your language with the DSr or SqC
button.
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
PrB or APqand confirm with the button
SqC .
cSelect the line ’Set clock’ with the PrB or
APqbutton and confirm with the SqC button.
SET CLOCK
Time 15:36
Year 1999
Month 6
Date 8
Smart clock ACT.
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 PrB or
APqbutton. Confirm with the OK button.
fTo end, press the MENU button.
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Automatic clock and date setting
(SMART CLOCK)
DIf a TV programme, which transmits TELETEXT, is stored
with programme number ’P01’, time and date will be set
automatically.
DThe clock will automatically be adjusted to winter time
and summer time. Confirm with the OK button.
aPress the MENU button on the remote control. The main
menu will appear.
bSelect the line ’Installation’ with the buttons
PrB or APqand confirm with the button
SqC .
cSelect the line ’Set clock’ with the PrB or
APqbutton and confirm with the SqC button.
dSelect the line ’Smart clock’ with the buttons
PrB or APq.
eSwitch the function on with the buttons DSr or
SqC .
fTo 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
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. 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 DSr or qSC button.
ETo enter or change your selection: With the 0-9 ,
DSr or qSC button.
ETo cancel: With the MENU button.
ETo save or confirm: With the OK button.
ETo close the menu: With the MENU button.
ETo confirm the messages in red on the screen: Press the
OK button.
EYou can switch the machine on with the PpAB ,
zor 0-9 button or by putting in a cassette.
PICTURE
Brightness (,,,,,,,,,,,,
Colour (,,,,,,,,,,
Contrast (,,,,,,,
Sharpness (,,,,,,,,
Store as pref.
ã Exit:
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Chapter: ’TV SET FUNCTIONS’
SOUND
Volume (,,,,,,,,,,,,
Auto volume cont. OFF
Store as pref. YES
ã Exit:
« press MENU
Chapter: ’TV SET FUNCTIONS’
SETUP
Parental control OFF
Display MAX
ã Exit:
« press MENU
Chapter: ’ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS’
TAPE
Tape speed SP
Repeat play OFF
Jitter N. ACT.
Tracking (,,,,,,=,,,,,$
Cleaning N. ACT.
ã Exit:
« press MENU
Chapter: ’PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS’
3. IMPORTANT NOTES FOR OPERATION
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Selecting a TV programme
Select the required TV channel (=programme number) with the
PpAB button 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 PpAB button for more than 2
seconds. The TV channel list will appear on the
screen.
bSelect the required TV channel with the
PpAB button.
After 1 second the TV-VIDEO Combi will switch to
the selected programme number.
Picture settings
aPress the MENU button. The main menu will appear.
bSelect the line ’Picture’ with the buttons PrB or
APqand confirm with the button SqC .
PICTURE
Brightness (,,,,,,,,,,,,
Colour (,,,,,,,,,,
Contrast (,,,,,,,
Sharpness (,,,,,,,,
Store as pref. NO
ã Exit:
« press MENU
cSelect the required line with the buttons PrB or
APqand alter with the buttons DSr or
SqC .
DTo store this setting as a standard setting, select the
line ’Store as pref.’ with the menu buttons
PrB or APq. Select ’YES’ and confirm with
the OK button.
Volume control
You can control the volume level with the SpDC 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.
Sound settings
aPress the MENU button. The main menu will appear.
bSelect the line ’Sound’ with the PrB or APq
button and confirm with the SqC button.
SOUND
Volume (,,,,,,,,,,,,
Auto volume cont. OFF
Store as pref. YES
ã Exit:
« press MENU
cSelect the required line with the PrB or APq
button and alter with the DSr or SqC button.
DTo store this setting as a standard setting, select the
line ’Store as pref.’ with the menu buttons
PrB or APq. Select ’YES’ and confirm with
the OK button.
DTo call up the standard settings, switch the TV-Video
Combi off and on again.
Automatic volume control (AVL)
ESwitch on ’Auto volume cont.’ to activate the
automatic volume control. It minimises sudden changes
in TV volume when commercial spots are transmitted.
4. TV SET FUNCTIONS
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Playing a cassette
aPut a cassette into the cassette slot.
bPress the PLAY Gbutton.
cIf you press the STOP hbutton once, the TV-VIDEO
Combi will switch to pause. To stop, press the STOP h
button again.
dTo eject the cassette, press the ?button.
DSome hired cassettes may have a poor picture or
poor sound quality. This is not a fault in your
machine. Please read ’Eliminating picture
interference’.
DSome functions switch off automatically after a
while (for example, pause, still picture, picture
search). This helps to protect the cassette and
avoids wasting power.
Playing NTSC cassettes
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.
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.
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.
5. PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS
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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 PrB or
APqand confirm with the SqC button.
cSelect the line ’Tracking’ with the buttons PrB or
APq.
dHold the buttons DSr or SqC until 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 PrB button or
APqand confirm with the SqC button.
cSelect the line ’Jitter’ with the PrB or APq
button.
dHold the DSr or SqC button 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.
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 buttons PrB or
APqand confirm with the SqC button.
cSelect the line ’Cleaning’ with the buttons PrB or
APq.
dPress the OK button. ’CLEANING’ will appear on the
screen.
eWait a few seconds, until the message disappears and
then press the MENU button.
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Use ’Manual Recording’ to make a spontaneous recording (for
example, a programme currently being shown).
EIf you want to start and stop a recording manually, read
the section: ’Recording without automatic switch-off’.
EIf you want to start a recording manually but have it
stopped automatically, read the section: ’Recording with
automatic switch-off’.
Recording without automatic switch-off
aInsert a cassette.
bUse the PpAB button to select the programme
number you want to record, for example, ’P01’.
DProgramme number ’E1’ is provided for recording
from external sources (via the EXT.1 scart socket).
cTo start recording, press the RECORD/OTR nbutton on the
remote control or 5on the TV-VIDEO Combi.
When you are recording, the red recording light at the
front of the TV-VIDEO Combi will be alight.
dStop recording with the STOP hbutton.
DDuring a recording you can only watch the current
programme.
DTo switch off the screen, press the STANDBY m
button.
Recording with automatic switch-off (OTR
one-touch-recording)
aPut a cassette in the machine.
bUse the PpAB button to select the programme
number you want to record.
cPress the RECORD/OTR nbutton on the remote control.
When you are recording, the red recording light at the
front of the TV-VIDEO Combi will be alight.
dPress the RECORD/OTR nbutton again and again until the
display on the TV-VIDEO Combi shows the desired end
time or length of the recording.
DTo cancel this information, press the CLEAR button.
eConfirm with the OK button.
fTo end, press the MENU button.
Protecting your recordings
So that you don’t accidentally delete an important recording,
remove the special tab on the narrow side of the cassette with
a screwdriver or slide the special tab to the left. Later, if you
no longer want to protect your recording, you can seal the gap
again with sticky tape or slide the special tab to the right.
Auto-assembling
You can use the auto-assembling function to join individual
recordings without any major picture disturbance between
them.
aWhile the cassette is playing, search for the correct
position on the tape.
bStop the cassette by pressing the STOP hbutton.
’Pause’ will appear on the TV screen.
cNow start recording as usual by pressing the
RECORD/OTR nbutton on the remote control.
6. MANUAL RECORDING
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Selecting the recording speed (SP or LP)
You can reduce the recording speed by half. This makes it
possible to record, for example, eight-hours instead of
four-hours on an ’E240’ (four-hour) cassette.
aPress the MENU button. The main menu will appear.
bSelect the line ’Tape’ with the PrB or APq
button, and confirm with the SqC button.
cSelect the line ’Tape speed’ with the PrB or
APqbutton, and confirm with the SqC button.
dSelect the required recording speed with the DSr or
SqC button.
D’LP’:Long Play = half recording speed (double
recording time).
’SP’:Standard Play = normal recording speed.
DThe picture quality will be adversely affected when
recording at half recording speed (’LP’).
DFor playback, the correct recording speed will
automatically be selected.
eConfirm with the OK button.
fTo end, press the MENU button.
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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;
* the start and stop time of the recording;
* whether you want to use VPS or PDC;
* the recording speed (SP/LP).
The TV-VIDEO Combi stores all the information in a TIMER
block. You can programme up to 6 TIMER blocks a month in
advance.
’VPS’ (Video Programming System) and
’PDC’ (Programme Delivery Control)
With ’VPS and PDC’, the TV station controls the start time and
the length of the recording. This means that the TV-VIDEO
Combi switches itself on and off at the right time even if a TV
programme you want to record begins earlier or finishes later
than expected.
Usually the start time is the same as the VPS or PDC time. But
if your TV guide gives a VPS or PDC time which is different to
the programme’s start time (for example, 20.15 and VPS 20.14),
you must enter ’20.14’ as the start time.
If you want to programme a time that is different from the VPS
or PDC time, you must switch off VPS or PDC.
Programming a recording (with ’VIDEOplus’)
All the information required for a programming is contained in
the PlusCode-programming number.
aPress the TIMER kbutton on the remote control.
bSelect the line ’Videoplus’ with the buttons
PrB or APqand confirm with the SqC button.
cEnter the entire PlusCode-programming number (up to 9
digits) printed in your TV guide next to the start time of a
TV programme.
For example, 5-234-89 or 5 234 89
Enter 523489 for the PlusCode-programming number.
If you make a mistake, you can clear your instructions
with the CLEAR button.
VIDEOPLUS
CODE REPEAT
,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
123456((( ONCE
0-9 Store:
press OK
dIn line ’REPEAT’ select daily or weekly programming
with the PrB or APqbutton.
’Mo-Fr’: If you want to make a recording every day
from Monday to Friday.
’Mo-Su’: If you want to make a recording every day
from Monday to Sunday.
’WEEKLY’: If you want to make a recording every week
on the same day of the week.
’ONCE’: If you want to make only one recording.
7. PROGRAMMED RECORDING (TIMER)
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eConfirm with the OK button. Your programming details
will then appear on the TV screen.
TIMER PROGRAMMING VPS
DATEPROG. START END LP PDC REP.
,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
15 xxx 15:36 15:50 - * ONCE
ã Exit: Start:
« press TIMER press è
DIf VIDEOPlus+ does not recognise the TV channel,
’P??’ will appear on the TV screen. Instead of
’P??’, you can select the programme number you
want with the number buttons 0-9 .
DIf ’Code error’ appears on the TV screen, this
means you entered an incorrect PlusCode number
or the incorrect date. Correct your instructions or
end with the TIMER kbutton.
DIf ’Daily error’ appears on the TV screen, the
date was incorrectly entered.
DUnder ’VPS/PDC’, use the PrB or APq
button to switch ’VPS or PDC’ on or off.
DUnder ’LP’, use the PrB or APqbutton to
select the recording speed ’SP’ or ’LP’.
DThe TIMER lamp on the front of the set will light up
when one or more of the TIMER blocks are
occupied.
DWhen you are recording, the red recording light at
the front of the TV-VIDEO Combi will be alight.
DIf the end of the cassette is reached during a
recording, the TV-VIDEO Combi automatically ejects
the cassette.
DIf you forget to load a cassette, ’No cassette’
will appear.
DIf you inserted a cassette with erase protection
when you want to start a recording, the cassette will
be ejected.
fConfirm with the OK button.
E’Press STANDBY to start recording’
will appear on the screen. If you have programmed a
recording that should start within the next few minutes,
confirm with the STANDBY mbutton. If you have
programmed a recording that will start at some later point
in time, confirm with the OK button.
DA programmed recording can only start, when the
machine is switched to standby.
gIf you confirmed with the OK button, exit the menu with
the TIMER kbutton.
Programming a recording
(without ’VIDEOPlus’)
aPress the TIMER kbutton on the remote control.
bSelect the line ’Timer programming’ with the
buttons PrB or APqand confirm with the
SqC button.
TIMER PROGRAMMING VPS
DATEPROG. START END LP PDC REP.
,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
-- -- --:-- --:-- - - -----
ã Exit: Start:
« press TIMER press è
cSelect a free TIMER block with the PpAB button.
Press the OK button.
TIMER PROGRAMMING VPS
DATEPROG. START END LP PDC REP.
,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
15 xxx 15:36 15:50 - * ONCE
ã Exit: Start:
« press TIMER press è
dSelect the entry field with the DSr or SqC
button.
eEnter information with the buttons PrB or APqor
with the digit buttons 0-9 .
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