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Philips 14PV211 - User Manual

Philips 14PV211
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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......................
Searching for new TV channels 7.....................
Allocating a channel number 8.......................
Delete a TV Channel 8...............................
Setting the language 9..............................
Setting the time and date 9...........................
3. IMPORTANT NOTES FOR OPERATION 10..............
SUMMARY OF USER GUIDE 10.......................
User guide (OSD) 10.................................
4. TV SET FUNCTIONS 12..............................
Selecting a TV programme 12........................
Automatic volume control (AVL) 12....................
How to read TELETEXT 13............................
5. PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS 14..........................
Playing a cassette 14................................
Playing an NTSC cassette 14.........................
Tape position indication 14...........................
Searching for tape position with the picture (picture
search) 14.........................................
Still picture 14......................................
Searching for tape position without the picture (wind
and rewind) 14.....................................
Instant View 14.....................................
Automatic search for a tape position (index search) 14..
Picture interference 15..............................
Cleaning the video heads 15.........................
6. MANUAL RECORDING 16............................
Recording without automatic switch-off 16............
Recording with automatic switch-off (OTR
one-touch-recording) 16.............................
Protecting your recordings 16........................
Auto-assembling 16.................................
7. PROGRAMMED RECORDING (TIMER) 17...............
’VPS’ (Video Programming System) and ’PDC’
(Programme Delivery Control) 17.....................
Programming a recording (with ’VIDEO Plus+’) 17.......
Programming a recording (without ’VIDEO Plus+’) 18....
How to check or change a TIMER 19..................
8. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS 20.........................
Parental control 20..................................
Switching the On-screen display (OSD) on or off 20.....
Continuous playback 21.............................
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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Table of Contents

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Summary

Connecting Your TV-Video Combi

Connecting the Cables

Instructions for connecting the aerial plug and mains cable to the TV-VIDEO Combi.

Connecting External Equipment

Guidance on connecting devices like satellite receivers or decoders via the EXT. 1 socket.

Installing Your TV-Video Combi

Initial Installation Procedure

Steps for setting up the TV-VIDEO Combi, including remote control battery insertion and automatic channel search.

Allocating a Decoder

Procedure to activate a connected decoder for specific TV channels.

Manual TV Channel Search

Manual method to find TV channels when automatic search fails, e.g., for coded channels.

Satellite Receiver Setup

Instructions for receiving channels from a satellite receiver via the SCART socket.

Special Installation Functions

Overview of installation functions to adapt the TV-VIDEO Combi to specific requirements.

Automatic TV Channel Search

Process for automatically scanning and storing all available TV channels.

Searching for New TV Channels

Steps to add and store new TV channels that were not found during automatic search.

Allocating a Channel Number

Assigning specific programme numbers to TV channels for organization.

Deleting a TV Channel

Procedure to remove unwanted TV channels from the list.

Setting the Language

How to select the desired language for the on-screen display (OSD).

Setting the Time and Date

Manual adjustment of the clock and date settings on the TV-VIDEO Combi.

Automatic Time and Date Setting (Smart Clock)

Enabling automatic time and date updates from TELETEXT signals.

Important Notes for Operation

Summary of User Guide

Overview of the main functions and menus available on the TV-VIDEO Combi.

User Guide (OSD)

Explanation of the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus and button operations.

TV Set Functions

Selecting a TV Programme

How to choose a TV channel using the programme number or channel list.

Volume Control

Adjusting the volume level and muting the sound temporarily.

Sound Settings

Configuring sound options, including automatic volume control and storing preferences.

Picture Settings

Adjusting picture parameters like brightness, contrast, and sharpness, and saving settings.

Automatic Volume Control (AVL)

Enabling AVL to minimize sudden volume changes during commercials or channel switching.

How to Read TELETEXT

Instructions for accessing and navigating TELETEXT pages.

Playback Functions

Playing a Cassette

Basic steps for inserting and playing VHS cassettes.

Playing an NTSC Cassette

Compatibility information for playing NTSC standard video cassettes.

Tape Position Indication

Displaying the current position on the video tape.

Searching for Tape Position with Picture (Picture Search)

Using fast forward/rewind to locate specific points on the tape with visual preview.

Still Picture

How to freeze a frame from the video playback.

Searching for Tape Position Without Picture (Wind and Rewind)

Using fast forward/rewind functions to locate tape positions without visual preview.

Instant View

Function to switch to picture search during fast wind or rewind.

Automatic Search for Tape Position (Index Search)

Using index codes to automatically locate recorded sections on the tape.

Picture Interference

Troubleshooting poor picture quality during playback.

Cleaning the Video Heads

Instructions for cleaning the video heads to resolve playback issues.

Manual Recording

Recording Without Automatic Switch-off

Manually starting and stopping recordings without automatic stop features.

Recording with Automatic Switch-off (OTR One-Touch-Recording)

Starting recordings manually with an automatic stop function (one-touch-recording).

Protecting Your Recordings

How to prevent accidental deletion of recorded tapes by using the cassette's protection tab.

Auto-assembling

Joining individual recordings together with minimal disturbance.

Selecting Recording Speed (SP or LP)

Choosing between Standard Play (SP) and Long Play (LP) for recording duration.

Programmed Recording (Timer)

VPS and PDC Explained

Understanding Video Programming System (VPS) and Programme Delivery Control (PDC) for automatic timing.

Programming a Recording with VIDEO Plus+

Using VIDEO Plus+ codes to easily program recordings from TV guides.

Programming a Recording (Without VIDEO Plus+)

Manually programming recordings by entering date, time, and channel details.

How to Clear a Timer

Steps to delete a previously programmed recording timer.

How to Check or Change a Timer

Procedure for verifying or modifying existing programmed recording timers.

Additional Functions

Parental Control

Activating parental control to lock all button functions and prevent unauthorized use.

Switching On-Screen Display (OSD) On or Off

Controlling the visibility of on-screen display information for various operating modes.

Continuous Playback

Setting the cassette to play repeatedly, rewinding and restarting automatically.

Switch Off Function (Sleep Timer)

Programming the set to automatically switch off after a set period.

Switch On Function (Wake-Up Timer)

Programming the set to automatically switch on at a specific time.

Before You Call an Engineer

Troubleshooting: TV-VIDEO Combi Not Responding

Common reasons why the TV-VIDEO Combi might not respond to button presses.

Troubleshooting: Cassette Jammed

Steps to resolve issues when a cassette is jammed in the machine.

Troubleshooting: Remote Control Not Working

Diagnosing problems with the remote control, such as battery issues or obstruction.

Troubleshooting: No Picture or Poor Picture Quality

Identifying causes for missing pictures or poor playback quality from cassettes.

Troubleshooting: TV-VIDEO Combi Will Not Record

Reasons why recording might fail, such as channel not stored or cassette protection.

Troubleshooting: Programmed Recording Not Working

Common issues with timer recordings, including incorrect settings or standby mode.

Troubleshooting: Smart Clock Setting Issues

Resolving problems with the automatic time and date setting function.

Troubleshooting: TELETEXT Issues

Common problems with TELETEXT reception or page display.

Technical Terms Used

Definitions of technical terms and abbreviations used in the manual.

Philips 14PV211 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandPhilips
Model14PV211
CategoryTV VCR Combo
Screen Size14 inches
TV TypeCRT
VCR TypeVHS
TunerNTSC
Audio OutputMono
Remote ControlYes

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