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Philips TV-Video Combi 14PV320/05 User Manual

Philips TV-Video Combi 14PV320/05
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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......................
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........................
Selecting the picture setting (SMART PICTURE) 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) 13..
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 15.................................
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.....
Switching to 16:9 wide screen picture 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.............................
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Philips TV-Video Combi 14PV320/05 Specifications

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BrandPhilips
ModelTV-Video Combi 14PV320/05
CategoryTV VCR Combo
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Connecting Your TV-VIDEO Combi

Connecting the Cables

Detailed instructions for connecting the aerial and mains power cables to the TV-VIDEO Combi.

Connecting External Equipment

Guidance on connecting devices like decoders or camcorders via the SCART socket.

Installing Your TV-VIDEO Combi

Initial Installation Process

Steps for the initial setup and automatic channel search of the TV-VIDEO Combi.

Allocating a Decoder

How to configure the TV to work with an external decoder for coded channels.

Important Notes for Operation

User Guide (OSD) Overview

Explanation of the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu system and navigation controls.

TV Set Functions

Selecting a TV Programme

How to choose a TV channel using the remote control or channel list.

Picture Settings Adjustment

Adjusting picture quality parameters such as brightness and contrast.

Smart Picture Function

Using the 'SMART PICTURE' function for automatic picture optimization.

Automatic Volume Control (AVL)

Minimizes sudden volume changes, e.g., during commercials.

Volume Control and Muting

Adjusts the sound volume and allows temporary muting of audio.

Sound Settings Access

Accesses audio settings including volume and auto volume control.

Playback Functions

Playing a Cassette

Basic steps for inserting and playing a video cassette.

Playing NTSC Cassettes

Special considerations for playing NTSC format video tapes.

Tape Position Indication

How to display and change tape counter information for playback.

Picture Search (Visual Seek)

Locating specific points on tape using visual search during playback.

Still Picture Function

Freezing the video image to display a static frame.

Tape Search (Wind/Rewind)

Fast winding and rewinding tape to find desired content.

Instant View Feature

Using picture search functionality during fast winding.

Automatic Tape Position Search

Using index marks to automatically locate recorded content.

Picture Interference Troubleshooting

Solutions for diagnosing and fixing poor picture quality during playback.

Tracking Adjustment

Adjusting tape tracking for optimal picture quality during playback.

Cleaning Video Heads

Procedure for cleaning the video heads to resolve playback issues.

Manual Recording

Recording Without Automatic Switch-off

How to start and stop a recording manually.

Recording With Automatic Switch-off (OTR)

Recording with automatic stop based on a preset time or length.

Protecting Your Recordings

Methods to prevent accidental erasure of recorded tapes.

Auto-Assembling Feature

Joining individual recordings without significant picture disturbance.

Selecting Recording Speed (SP/LP)

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

Programmed Recording (Timer)

VPS and PDC Explained

Explanation of VPS/PDC for precise timed recording control.

Programming With VIDEOplus

How to program recordings using the VIDEOplus system and codes.

Programming Without VIDEOplus

Manual timer programming steps without using the VIDEOplus system.

Clearing a Timer Program

Steps to delete or clear a previously set programmed recording.

Checking and Changing Timers

How to review and modify existing programmed recording settings.

Additional Functions

Reading Teletext

Instructions for accessing and viewing Teletext information on screen.

Parental Control Setup

How to activate and manage parental controls to lock functions.

On-Screen Display (OSD) Management

Controlling the visibility and display modes of on-screen information.

Switching to 16:9 Wide Screen

Adjusting the display format for widescreen video content.

Continuous Playback Setting

Setting the cassette to play repeatedly from beginning to end.

Sleep Timer Function

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

Wake-Up Timer Function

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

Before You Call an Engineer

Troubleshooting: Set Unresponsive or Remote Issues

Addresses issues where the set or remote fails to respond, or cassette jamming.

Troubleshooting: Playback and Recording Problems

Solutions for playback issues like no picture, poor quality, or recording failures.

Troubleshooting: Timer and Smart Clock Functions

Fixes for timer programming, Smart Clock, and Teletext page display problems.

Technical Terms Glossary

Explanations of key technical vocabulary used throughout the manual.

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