CONTENTS
1. CONNECTING YOUR TV-VIDEO COMBI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Connecting the cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Connecting a decoder or other equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
How to check or change a TIMER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
9. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
How to read TELETEXT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Selecting the display brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Changing the TV system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Parental control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Switching the On-screen display (OSD) on or off . . . . . 22
Switching to 16:9 wide screen picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Continuous playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Switch off function (SLEEP TIMER) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Switch on function (WAKE-UP TIMER) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
2. INSTALLING YOUR TV-VIDEO COMBI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Initial installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Allocating a decoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Manual TV channel search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Manual radio channel search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Satellite receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Special installation functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Automatic TV channel search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Channel Number Allocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Delete a TV Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Setting the language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Setting the time and date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Automatic time and date setting (SMART CLOCK) . . . . 10
10. Before you call an engineer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Technical terms used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
3. IMPORTANT NOTES FOR OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
SUMMARY OF USER GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
User guide (OSD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4. TV SET FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Selecting a TV programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Automatic volume control (AVL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
5. RADIO FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Selecting a radio channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Searching a radio channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
6. PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Playing a cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Playing NTSC cassettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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) . . 15
Picture interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Cleaning the video heads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
7. 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
8. PROGRAMMED RECORDING (TIMER) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
’VPS’ (Video Programming System) and ’PDC’
(Programme Delivery Control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Programming a recording (with ’SHOWVIEW’) . . . . . . . 17
Programming a recording (without ’SHOWVIEW’) . . . . 18
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IN BRIEF
The remote control
z
Previous programme number: To select the previous programme number
PLAY G Playback : To play a recorded cassette
Rewind : During STOP and STANDBY: rewind, during PLAYBACK: reverse scanning
STOP h Pause/Stop: To stop the tape, except while a TIMER-recording is being made
Forward wind: During STOP and STANDBY: forward wind, during PLAYBACK: forward scanning
TELETEXT e TELETEXT: To switch TELETEXT on/off
H
STANDBY m Switch off : To switch off set, interrupt menu
function, interrupt a programmed recording (TIMER)
FM SEARCH Radio: To search for radio channels
I
RADIO ON Radio: To switch on the radio and to switch between
INDEX E Index search: In combination with
H
/
I
: to search for previous/next recording on the
radio and TV mode
cassette.
ALARM ON Switch on function: To switch the radio- or
RECORD/OTR n Record: To record the programme selected
STILL R Still picture: To stop the tape and show a still picture
buzzer-alarm on or off
SLEEP Sleep timer: To select the switch-off time in 15
minutes intervals
Coloured TELETEXT buttons:To select TELETEXT page directly
0-9 Number buttons: 0 - 9
n(red) TELETEXT: To select page/chapter shown in red at the bottom of the screen
n(green) TELETEXT: To select page/chapter shown in green at the bottom of the screen
n(yellow) TELETEXT: To select page/chapter shown in yellow at the bottom of the screen
n(blue) TELETEXT: To select page/chapter shown in blue at the bottom of the screen
CLEAR Delete : To delete last entry or clear programmed
recording (TIMER)
TIMER k TIMER: 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
P pAB Programme number: To select a programme number
up or down
AP q Select: One line up
P rB Select: One line down
DSr/SqC Volume: To regulate the volume
DSr Select: Cursor left
SqC Select: Cursor right
y
Volume off: To switch the volume on or off
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Front of the set
Back of the set
2
Aerial input socket: To connect the aerial cable
EXT.1 Scart socket: To connect a satellite receiver, decoder, video recorder, etc.
The display at the front of the machine
8
Power switch : To switch off the set
Beware: If you switch the set off with the power switch
8
, TIMER-recordings are not possible!
m
Standby : To switch off, interrupt a function, interrupt a programmed recording (TIMER)
P p Programme number : To select programme number up or down
Sp Volume: To regulate the volume
ON/OFF Radio: To switch on the radio and to switch between radio- and TV-mode
In the display the time, the radio frequency or the radio programme number will be shown.
Also, these lights may light up in the display:
H
I
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Rewind : During STOP and STANDBY: rewind, during PLAYBACK: reverse scanning
Forward wind: During STOP and STANDBY: forward wind, during PLAYBACK: forward scanning
Record: To record the programme selected
n
Recording light: Will light up when a recording is being made
G
Playback : To play a recorded cassette
ALARM n Radio alarm: Will light up when the radio alarm is activated
?
Pause/Stop, eject cassette: To stop the tape and during STOP eject the cassette
nBUZZER Buzzer alarm: Will light up when the buzzer alarm is activated
AUDIO Audio input socket left/right stereo
k
Timer light: Will light up when a Timer recording has been programmed; will blink when a Timer
recording cannot start
VIDEO Video input socket : To connect a camcorder or videogames
w
Headphones socket: To connect headphones
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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.
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.
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.
The precision tape drive from Philips with rewind times of 100 seconds (E180)
and automatic tape length recognition.
Your Philips TV-VIDEO Combi combines perfect TV and VIDEO picture and sound
quality with full digital radio and alarm clock functionality.
If you wish to be waken up by TV, radio, buzzer or your favorite video tape you
can programme your Combi to be switched on at a desired time.
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1. CONNECTING YOUR TV-VIDEO COMBI
Connecting the cables
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.
a Insert the aerial plug into the 2 socket.
b Insert the plug of the mains cable into the wall socket.
c Adjust the radio aerial at the back of your TV-VIDEO
Combi to obtain the best possible reception quality by
positioning the ends of the aerial in opposite directions.
d If the little red light at the front panel of the set is not lit,
please switch on the set. The power switch 8 is
located on the left side panel of the set.
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2. INSTALLING YOUR TV-VIDEO COMBI
E ’Time’, ’Year’, ’Month’ and ’Date’ will appear on
Initial installation
the TV screen.
a Open up the battery compartment of your remote control
and place the batteries in it as shown in the picture.
Autostore ready
CHANNELS FOUND: 09
Radio channels stored:
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Time
Year
Month
Date
15:36
1999
01
01
Exit:
press MENU
b Close the battery compartment.
c Select the language for the on-screen display (OSD) with h Check if the time in line ’Time’ is correct. If required,
the P rB or AP q button.
change the time with the number buttons 0-9 on your
remote control.
d Confirm with the OK button.
i Check ’Year’, ’Month’ and ’Date’ in the same way.
You can switch between lines with P rB or AP q
button. Confirm the new information with the OK button.
The initial installation is now complete.
e Select the country of your residence with the P rB or
AP q button.
If this country does not show up, select ’OTHER’.
f Confirm with the OK button.
DIf you have connected a decoder, you must install it
as described in the next section.
g If the aerial (antenna) has been connected to the
TV-VIDEO Combi and the radio aerial has been adjusted,
press the OK button.
DIf you have connected a satellite receiver, please
read the section ’satellite receiver’.
’Automatic TV channel search’ starts. This picture will
appear on the screen:
Searching ...
CHANNELS FOUND: 06
Radio channels stored:
7
//////,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Wait until all TV channels have been found. This can take
several minutes.
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Allocating a decoder
Manual TV channel search
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.
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.
a Press the MENU button on the remote control. The main
menu will appear.
a Choose the TV channel on which you wish to use the
decoder with the AP q or P rB buttons on the
TV-VIDEO Combi or the number buttons 0-9 on the
remote control.
b Select the line ’Installation’ with the P rB or
AP q button and confirm with the SqC button.
c Select the line ’Manual store’ with the P rB or
AP q button and confirm with the SqC button.
b Press the MENU button on the remote control. The main
menu will appear.
c Select the line ’Installation’ with the P rB or
MANUAL STORE
AP q buton and confirm with the SqC button.
Channel/Frequency
TV system
FREQU.
PAL BG
125
d Select the line ’Manual store’ with the P rB or
Search
AP q button and confirm with the SqC button.
Fine tuning
Name edit
(,,,,n=,,,,$
xxx
Programme number
Decoder
01
e Select the line ’Decoder’ with the P rB or
OFF
AP q button.
Exit:
press MENU
MANUAL STORE
d In the line ’Channel/frequency’, select the
display for:
Channel/Frequency
TV system
FREQU.
PAL BG
125
’FREQ.’: frequency
’C CH’: channel
’S CH’: special channel
Search
Fine tuning
Name edit
(,,,,n=,,,,$
xxx
Programme number
Decoder
01
OFF
e If you know the frequency or channel of the desired TV
channel, you can enter the data in line ’Searching’
with the digit buttons 0-9 .
Exit:
press MENU
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.
f Select function ’ON’ with the DSr or SqC
button. When you select ’OFF’, the function will be
switched off.
f In the line ’Programme number’ select the
programme number you want e.g.: ’01’, using the
DSr or SqC button.
g Confirm with the OK button.
h Press the MENU button.
Your decoder has now been allocated to this TV channel.
g If you want to change the TV channel name, press the
i To end, press the MENU button.
SqC button in line ’Edit name’.
E Select the character you want to change with the
DSr or the SqC button. Change the character
with the P rB or the AP q button. Select the next
character in the same way.
E To confirm the information, press the OK button.
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h If you want to change the automatic tv channel setting,
select the line ’Fine tuning’.
Satellite receiver
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.
You can receive channels from the satellite receiver via the
scart socket EXT.1 .
To do this, select the channel number ’E1’ with the
P pAB button. You will have to select the channels to be
received by the satellite receiver on the receiver itself.
i Press the OK button to store the TV channel.
DIf you want to search for further TV channels, start
again at step e.
Special installation functions
j To end, press the MENU button.
You can select one of the following installation functions in
order to adapt your TV-VIDEO Combi to your own specific
requirements.
Manual radio channel search
Automatic TV channel search
a Press the MENU button. The main menu appears.
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.
b Select the line ’Installation’ with the P rB or
AP q button and confirm with the SqC button.
c Select the line ’Radio store’ with the P rB or
a Press the MENU button on the remote control. The main
AP q button and confirm with the SqC button.
menu will appear.
b Select the line ’Installation’ with the P rB or
AP q button and confirm with the SqC button.
c Select the line ’Autostore’ with the P rB or
AP q button.
RADIO STORE
d Press the SqC button.
Frequency search
Programme number
123.4
02
e Select the country you are in with the P rB or
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Exit:
press MENU
AP q button.
If your country doesn’t show up, select ’OTHER’.
d If you know the frequency of the desired radio channel,
you can enter the data in line ’Frequency search’
with the digit buttons 0-9 .
f Confirm with the OK button. The ’Automatic TV channel
search’ starts.
DIf you don´t know the frequency of the radio channel
of your choice, press the SqC button to start
the channel search.
Searching ...
CHANNELS FOUND: 06
Radio channels stored:
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e In the line ’Programme number’ select the
programme number you want e.g.: ’01’, using the
DSr or SqC button.
//////,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
f Press the OK button to store the radio channel.
DIf you want to search for further radio channels,
start again at step d.
g When the TV channel search is complete,
g To end, press the MENU button.
’Autostore ready’ will appear on the screen.
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E ’Time’, ’Year’, ’Month’ and ’Date’ will appear on
Channel Number Allocation
the TV screen.
a Press the MENU button. The main menu appears.
b Select the line ’Installation’ with the buttons
P rB or AP q button and confirm with the
SqC button.
Autostore ready
CHANNELS FOUND: 09
Radio channels stored:
2
c Select the line ’SORT CHANNELS’ with the P rB or
Time
Year
Month
Date
15:36
1999
01
AP q button and confirm with the SqC button.
01
Exit:
press MENU
SORT CHANNELS
h Check if the time in line ’Time’ is correct. If required,
change the time with the number buttons 0-9 on your
remote control.
01 xxx
02 yyy
03 zzz
04 aaa
05 bbb
06 ccc
i Check ’Year’, ’Month’ and ’Date’ in the same way.
You can switch between lines with P rB or AP q
button. Confirm the new information with the OK button.
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Exit:
press MENU
To move:
press OK
How to search for a TV channel manually, you can read in the
section ’Manual TV channel search’.
d With the P rB , AP q , DSr or SqC button,
select the TV channel to which you want to allocate a
programme number and press the OK button.
DAutomatic Channel Installation (ACI):
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.
e With the P rB , AP q , DSr or SqC button,
shift the TV channel to the programme number you wish
to allocate to this TV channel and press the OK button.
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’.
f Repeat steps dto euntil you have allocated a
programme number to all the required TV channels.
g To end, press the MENU button.
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Delete a TV Channel
Setting the language
a Press the MENU button. The main menu appears.
You can select the language for the on-screen display (OSD).
b Select the line ’Installation’ with the P rB or
a Press the MENU button on the remote control. The main
AP q button and confirm with the SqC button.
menu will appear.
c Select the line ’SORT CHANNELS’ with the P rB or b Select the line ’Installation’ with the P rB or
AP q button and confirm with the SqC button.
AP q button and confirm with the SqC button.
c Select the line ’Language’ with the P rB or
AP q button.
d Select your language with the DSr or SqC
SORT CHANNELS
button.
01 xxx
02 yyy
03 zzz
04 aaa
05 bbb
06 ccc
e To end, press the MENU button.
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Exit:
press MENU
To move:
press OK
d With the P rB , AP q , DSr or SqC button,
select the TV channel you want to delete and press the
CLEAR button.
e Repeat step d, until you have deleted all the required
TV channels.
f To end, press the MENU button.
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Setting the time and date
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.
a Press the MENU button on the remote control. The main
menu will appear.
b Select the line ’Installation’ with the P rB or
AP q button and confirm with the SqC button.
DTime and date will automatically be adjusted to winter
time and summer time.
c Select the line ’SET CLOCK’ with the P rB or
AP q button and confirm with the SqC button.
a Press the MENU button on the remote control. The main
menu will appear.
b Select the line ’Installation’ with the P rB or
AP q button and confirm with the SqC button.
SET CLOCK
c Select the line ’SET CLOCK’ with the P rB or
Time
15:36
1999
01
AP q button and confirm with the SqC button.
Year
Month
Date
01
d Select the line ’Smart clock’ with the P rB or
Smart clock
ON
AP q button.
Exit:
press MENU
d Check the time in line ’Time’. If required, please change
the time with the 0-9 buttons on the remote control.
Confirm with the OK button.
SET CLOCK
Time
15:36
1999
01
Year
e Check ’Year’, ’Month’ and ’Date’ in the same way.
Month
Date
01
Confirm each entry with the OK button.
Smart clock
ON
f To end, press the MENU button.
Exit:
press MENU
DWhen you are watching TV or when the TV-VIDEO
Combi is switched to standby, the time will appear in
the display at the front panel of your Combi.
e Switch the function on with the DSr or SqC
button.
f Confirm with the OK button.
g To end, press the MENU button.
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3. IMPORTANT NOTES FOR OPERATION
SUMMARY OF USER GUIDE
The OSD menu offers the following functions. More details on each can be found in the appropriate chapter.
PICTURE
MAIN MENU
Brightness
Colour
(,,,,,,,,,,,,
Picture
Sound
(,,,,,,,,,,
(,,,,,,,
(,,,,,,,,
NO
Contrast
Setup
Sharpness
Store as pref.
Tape
Installation
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Exit:
press MENU
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Exit:
press MENU
Chapter ’TV FUNCTIONS’
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.
SOUND
Volume
Auto volume cont.
Store as pref.
(,,,,,,,,,,,,
YES
E To call up the menu: With the MENU button.
E To select a line: With the P rB or AP q button.
Exit:
press MENU
Chapter ’TV FUNCTIONS’
E To select within a line: With the DSr or SqC
button.
E To enter or change your selection: With the 0-9 ,
DSr or SqC button.
E To enter or change your selection in the TIMER entry
SETUP
columns: With the P rB or AP q button.
E To cancel: With the MENU button.
E To save: With the OK button.
E To confirm: With the SqC button.
E To exit the menu: With the MENU menu button.
Clock brightness
Parental control
Display
BRIGHT
OFF
MAX
Format 16:9
NORMAL
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Exit:
press MENU
Chapter ’ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS’
TAPE
Tape speed
Tape counter
Repeat play
Video system
Jitter
SP
USED
OFF
AUTO
(,,,,,,=,,,,,,$
(,,,,,,=,,,,,,$
Tracking
E To confirm the messages in red on the screen: Press the
Cleaning
OK button.
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Exit:
press MENU
E You can switch the machine on with the P pAB ,
Chapter ’PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS’
z or 0-9 button or by putting in a cassette.
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4. TV SET FUNCTIONS
Selecting a TV programme
Volume control
Select the required TV channel (=programme number) with the You can control the volume level with the DSr/SqC
P pAB button or with the digit buttons 0-9 on the remote
button.
control.
If you want to mute the sound temporarily (e.g.: during a
telephone call), press the y button on the remote control.
When you press the y button again, the sound will return at
its original volume level.
DIf you don’t know the programme number of the required
TV channel:
a Press the P pAB button for more than 2
seconds. The TV channel list appears on the screen.
b Select the required TV channel with the
P pAB button.
Sound settings
After 1 second the TV-VIDEO Combi will switch to
the selected programme number.
a Press the MENU button. The main menu appears.
b Select the line ’SOUND’ with the P rB or AP q
button and confirm with the SqC button.
Picture settings
a Press the MENU button. The main menu appears.
b Select the line ’PICTURE’ with the P rB or
SOUND
AP q button and confirm with the SqC button.
Volume
(,,,,,,,,,,,,
YES
Auto volume cont.
Store as pref.
Exit:
press MENU
PICTURE
Brightness
Colour
(,,,,,,,,,,,,
(,,,,,,,,,,
(,,,,,,,
(,,,,,,,,
NO
c Select the required line with the P rB or AP q
Contrast
Sharpness
Store as pref.
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 P rB or
AP q button. Select ’YES’ and confirm with the
OK button.
ã
Exit:
press MENU
c Select the required line with the P rB or AP q
DTo call up the standard settings, switch the set off
button and alter with the DSr or SqC button.
and then switch it on again.
DTo store this setting as a standard setting, select the
line ’Store as pref.’ with the P rB or
AP q button. Select ’YES’ and confirm with the
OK button.
Automatic volume control (AVL)
E Switch on ’Auto volume cont.’, to activate the
automatic volume control. It minimises sudden changes
in TV volume when commercial spots are transmitted.
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5. RADIO FUNCTIONS
To switch the radio on, press the RADIO ON button. You can
switch between radio- and TV-mode with the RADIO ON
button. You can switch the radio off with the STANDBY m
button.
Storing a radio channel
a If you want to store a radio channel, switch to TV-mode
with the RADIO ON button.
DYou can be waken up by the radio. Read the paragraph
Switch on function (WAKE-UP TIMER) in the chapter
’Additional functions’.
b Press the MENU button. The main menu appears.
DYou can not call up any menu function while the radio
c Select the line ’Installation’ with the menu
buttons P rB or AP q and confirm with the menu
button SqC .
function is switched on.
d Select the line ’Radio store’ with the menu buttons
P rB or AP q and confirm with the menu button
SqC .
Selecting a radio channel
Select the required radio channel with the P pAB button
or with the digit buttons 0-9 on the remote control. The
programme number will appear in the display.
e In line ’Programme number’ select the programme
number you want the radio channel to be stored on, using
the SqC or DSr button.
Searching a radio channel
f Press the OK button.
g To end, press the MENU button.
You can search for radio channels that have not been stored,
while you are listening to the radio.
Showing the frequency
a Press the FM SEARCH button.
DThe TV-VIDEO Combi will search for the next radio
channel. The corresponding frequency will appear
in the display.
E Press the OK button while you are listening to the radio.
You will see the frequency of the radio channel you are
listening to on the display.
b Repeat step a to search for the next radio channel.
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6. PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS
e Confirm with the OK button.
Playing a cassette
Searching for tape position with the picture
(picture search)
a Put a cassette into the cassette slot.
b Press the PLAY G button.
a While a cassette is playing, press the H (reverse) or
I (forward) button once or several times.
c If you press the STOP h button once, the TV-VIDEO
Combi will switch to pause. To stop, press the STOP h
button again.
b To stop at a certain picture, press the PLAY G button.
DDuring picture search, the picture quality may not be
so good and there will be no sound.
d To eject the cassette, press the ? button on the
TV-VIDEO Combi or press the STOP h button on the
remote control several seconds.
Still picture
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´.
a Press the STILL R button. A still picture will appear on
the screen.
b Each time you press STILL R again, the picture will
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.
move on one step.
Searching for tape position without the
picture (wind and rewind)
Playing NTSC cassettes
a Stop the tape with the STOP h button.
b Press the H (reverse) or I (forward) button.
c To stop at a certain picture, press the STOP h button.
Instant View
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.
With this function you can switch to picture search during
wind and rewind.
Tape position indication
DPress the OK button to display the current tape position.
a If you hold the H (rewind) or I (wind) button
DTo change the type of tape position display, proceed as
during wind or rewind, you will switch to picture search.
follows:
b When you release the button, the TV-VIDEO Combi will
a During playback, press the MENU button.
automatically switch back to rewind or wind.
b Select the line ’Tape’ with the menu buttons P rB or
AP q and confirm with the OK button.
c Select the line ’Counter’ with the menu buttons
P rB or AP q .
d With the menu buttons DSr or SqC select
’USED’ to check the time used, or ’LEFT’ to check the
time left on the tape.
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d Hold the DSr or SqC button until the picture
quality is at its best.
Automatic search for a tape position
(index search)
e Confirm with the OK button.
At the start of each recording, the TV-VIDEO Combi will write
an index code on the tape.
f To end, press the MENU button.
a Press the INDEX E button. Press the I button to
select the next code mark or the H button for the
previous code mark.
DPlease note, however, that interference may still
occur with poor quality cassettes.
Cleaning the video heads
b When the TV-VIDEO Combi finds the code mark, it will
automatically switch to play.
If horizontal lines appear on the screen when you play a
cassette, you should clean the video heads.
Picture interference
When the picture quality is poor when you play a cassette,
please follow these instructions.
Tracking during playback
a During playback, press the MENU button.
b Select the line ’Tape’ with the P rB or AP q
button and confirm with the SqC button.
a During playback, press the MENU button.
c Select the line ’Tracking’ with the P rB or
AP q button.
b Select the line ’Tape’ with the P rB or AP q
button and confirm with the SqC button.
d Hold the DSr or SqC button until the playback
quality is at its best.
c Select the line ’Cleaning’ with the P rB or
AP q button.
e Confirm with the OK button.
d Press the OK button. ’CLEANING’ appears on the
f To end, press the MENU button. This setting will remain
screen.
until you remove the cassette.
e Wait a few seconds, until the message disappears and
Tracking during still picture
then press the MENU button.
If the still picture vibrates vertically, you can improve the still
picture as follows:
a During still picture, press the MENU button.
b Select the line ’Tape’ with the P rB button or
AP q and confirm with the SqC button.
c Select the line ’Jitter’ with the P rB or AP q
button.
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7. MANUAL RECORDING
Use ’Manual Recording’ to make a spontaneous recording (for
example, a programme currently being shown).
Protecting your recordings
E If you want to start and stop a recording manually, read
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.
the section: ’Recording without automatic switch-off’.
E If you want to start a recording manually but have it
stopped automatically, read the section: ’Recording with
automatic switch-off’.
Auto-assembling
Recording without automatic switch-off
You can use the auto-assembling function to join individual
recordings without any major picture disturbance between
them.
a Insert a cassette.
b Use the P pAB button to select the programme
number you want to record, for example, ’P01’.
a While the cassette is playing, search for the correct
DProgramme number ’E1’ is provided for recording
position on the tape.
from external sources (via the EXT.1 scart socket).
b Stop the cassette by pressing the STOP h button.
c To start recording, press the RECORD/OTR n button on the
remote control or 5 on the TV-VIDEO Combi.
’Pause’ will appear on the TV screen.
c Now start recording as usual by pressing the
When you are recording, the red recording light at the
front panel of the TV-VIDEO Combi will be lit.
RECORD/OTR n button on the remote control.
d Stop recording with the STOP h button.
Selecting the recording speed (SP or LP)
DDuring a recording you can only watch the current
programme.
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.
DTo switch off the screen, press the STANDBY m
button.
a Press the MENU button. The main menu appears.
Recording with automatic switch-off
(OTR one-touch-recording)
b Select the line ’Tape’ with the P rB or AP q
button, and confirm with the SqC button.
c Select the line ’Tape speed’ with the P rB or
a Put a cassette in the machine.
AP q button.
b Use the P pAB button to select the programme
d Select the required recording speed with the DSr or
number you want to record.
SqC button.
c Press the RECORD/OTR n button on the remote control.
When you are recording, the red recording light at the
front panel of the TV-VIDEO Combi will be lit.
D’LP’: Long Play = half recording speed (double
recording time).
’SP’: Standard Play = normal recording speed.
d Press the RECORD/OTR n button again and again until the
display on the TV-VIDEO Combi shows the desired end
time or length of the recording.
DThe picture quality will be adversely affected when
recording at half recording speed (’LP´).
DFor playback, the correct recording speed will
DTo cancel this information, press the CLEAR button.
e Confirm with the OK button.
automatically be selected.
e Confirm with the OK button.
f To end, press the MENU button.
f To end, press the MENU button.
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8. PROGRAMMED RECORDING (TIMER)
Use programmed recording to automatically start and stop a
recording at a later date.
c Enter the entire SHOWVIEW-number (up to 9 digits)
printed in your TV guide next to the start time of a TV
programme.
To make a programmed recording, your TV-VIDEO Combi
needs to know:
For example, 5-234-89 or 5 234 89
Enter 523489 for the SHOWVIEW-number.
If you make a mistake, you can clear your instructions
with the CLEAR button.
* 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).
SHOWVIEW
The TV-VIDEO Combi stores all the information in a TIMER
block. You can programme up to 6 TIMER blocks a month in
advance.
CODE
REPEAT
,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
1
2
3
4
5
6( ONCE
(
(
0-9
Store:
press OK
’VPS’ (Video Programming System) and
’PDC’ (Programme Delivery Control)
d To programme daily or weekly recordings select the
column ’REPEAT’ with the SqC button. Select the
kind of programming required with the P rB or
AP q button.
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.
’Mo-Fr’: recordings every day from Monday to Friday.
’Mo-Su’: recordings every day from Monday to Sunday.
’WEEKLY’: recordings every week on the same day of
the week.
e Confirm with the OK button. Your programming details
If you want to programme a time that is different from the VPS
or PDC time, you must switch off VPS or PDC.
will then appear on the TV screen.
TIMER PROGRAMMING
VPS
Programming a recording (with
’SHOWVIEW’)
DATE PROG.START END LP PDC REP.
,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
15 xxx
15:36 15:50
-
*
ONCE
All the important information needed for a programming is
contained in the SHOWVIEW-programming number.
Exit:
press TIMER
Start:
press
DIf SHOWVIEW does not recognise the TV channel,
’P??’ will appear on the TV screen. Instead of
’P??’, you can select the programme number
(programme name) you want with the number
buttons 0-9 and confirm with the OK button.
a Press the TIMER k button on the remote control.
b Select the line ’Showview’ with the P rB or
AP q button and confirm with the SqC button.
DIf ’Code error’ appears on the TV screen, this
means you entered an incorrect SHOWVIEW-code
number or the incorrect date. Correct your
instructions or end with the TIMER k button.
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DIf ’Daily error’ appears on the TV screen, the
date was incorrectly entered. Daily programming
can only be used for recordings to be made from
Monday to Friday.
Programming a recording (without
’SHOWVIEW’)
a Press the TIMER k button on the remote control.
DUnder ’VPS/PDC’, use the P rB or AP q
button to switch ’VPS or PDC’ on or off.
b Select the line ’TIMER PROGRAMMING’ with the
P rB or AP q button and confirm with the
SqC button.
DUnder ’LP’, use the P rB or AP q button to
select the recording speed ’SP’ or ’LP’.
DThe TIMER lamp on the front of the set lights up
when one or more of the TIMER blocks are
occupied.
TIMER PROGRAMMING
VPS
DATE PROG. START END LP PDC REP.
,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
DWhen you are recording, the red recording light at
the front panel of the TV-VIDEO Combi will be lit.
-- --
--:-- --:--
-
-
-----
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’
Exit:
press TIMER
Start:
press
will appear.
DIf you inserted a cassette with erase protection
when you want to start a recording, the cassette will
be ejected.
c Press the SqC button.
f Confirm with the OK button.
TIMER PROGRAMMING
VPS
DATE PROG.START END LP PDC REP.
E ’To record press STANDBY’ will appear on
the screen. If you have programmed a recording that
should start within the next few minutes, confirm with the
STANDBY m button. If you have programmed a recording
that will start at some later point in time, confirm with the
OK button.
,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
15 xxx
15:36 15:50
-
*
ONCE
Exit:
press TIMER
Start:
press
DA programmed recording can only start, when the
machine is switched to standby.
DIf you entered the wrong date for a daily/weekly
recording, your TV-VIDEO Combi will correct it
automatically.
d Select the entry field with the DSr or SqC
button.
e Enter information with the P rB or AP q button or
g If you confirmed with the OK button, exit the menu with
with the digit buttons 0-9 .
the TIMER k button.
DUnder ’REP.’, use the P rB or AP q button to
select daily or weekly programming.
’Mo-Fr’: Recording from Monday to Friday.
’Mo-Su’: Recording from Monday to Sunday.
’WEEKL’: Recordings every week on the same day.
DUnder ’VPS/PDC’, use the P rB or AP q
button to switch ’VPS or PDC’ on or off.
f Confirm with the OK button when the information is
correct.
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E ’To record press STANDBY’ will appear on
the screen. If you have programmed a recording that
should start within the next few minutes, confirm with the
STANDBY m button. If you have programmed a recording
that will start at some later point in time, confirm with the
OK button.
How to clear a TIMER
a Press the TIMER k button on the remote control.
b Select the line ’Timer programming’ with the
P rB or AP q button and confirm with the
SqC button.
DA programmed recording can only start, when the
machine is switched to standby.
c Select the TIMER you want to clear with the P rB or
DIf you entered the wrong date for a daily/weekly
recording, your TV-VIDEO Combi will correct it
automatically.
AP q button.
d Press the CLEAR button.
g If you have confirmed with the OK button, use the
e Switch off with the TIMER k button.
TIMER k button to exit the menu.
DThe programming information has been stored in a
TIMER block.
h Make sure that the cassette you have put in can be
recorded on.
How to check or change a TIMER
a Press the TIMER k button on the remote control.
b Select the line ’TIMER PROGRAMMING’ with the
P rB or AP q button and confirm with the
SqC button.
c Select the TIMER you want to check or change with the
P rB or AP q button and confirm with the OK
button.
d Select the entry field with the DSr or SqC
button.
e Change any information with the P rB or AP q
button or with the 0-9 buttons.
DUnder ’LP’, use the P rB or AP q button to
select the recording speed ’SP´ or ’LP´.
f Confirm with the OK button.
g To end, press the TIMER k button.
h Make sure that the cassette you have put in can be
recorded on.
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9. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
How to read TELETEXT
Selecting the display brightness
E Press the TELETEXT e button to switch the TXT decoder
on and off. The TV-VIDEO Combi is now receiving the TXT
of the TV channel currently selected.
You have a choice of several levels of display brightness
(clock, radio frequency, programme number).
E To store the current page as preferred page, press the
a Press the MENU button. The main menu appears.
OK button.
The next time you call up TELETEXT, you will
automatically turn to this page.
b Select the line ’Setup’ with the P rB or AP q
button and confirm with the SqC button.
E If 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.
SETUP
Extra TELETEXT functions
Clock brightness
Parental control
Display
BRIGHT
OFF
To use the extra TELETEXT functions, press the MENU button,
when you are in TELETEXT.
MAX
Format 16:9
NORMAL
ã
Exit:
press MENU
E To enlarge the print, select the symbol ’g’ and confirm
with the OK button.
E To switch off the TELETEXT decoder temporarily, select
c Select the line ’Clock Brightness’ with the
the symbol ’d’ and confirm with the OK button.
P rB or AP q button.
E To call up a TELETEXT sub-page:
d Select one of the options with the SqC or
DSr button: ’OFF’ (display is switched off),
’STB.OFF’ (display is switched off in standby mode),
’LOW’, ’MIDDLE’, ’HIGH’, ’BRIGHT’.
a Select the symbol ’}’ and confirm with the OK
button.
b Enter the page number of the sub-page with the
0-9 -buttons (e.g.: 0123).
e Confirm with the OK button.
E To call up concealed information, select the symbol ’b’
and confirm with the OK button.
f To end, press the MENU button.
E To stop the pages from being turned over, select the
symbol ’f’ and confirm with the OK button.
E To show TELETEXT transparently, select the symbol ’-’
and confirm with the OK button.
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Changing the TV system
Parental control
If you play back recordings made on a different kind of tape
(for example, NTSC standard), the automatic TV system
switch-over may lead to colour interferences. You can switch
off the ’automatic TV system switch-over’ as follows.
This function will prevent unauthorised use of your TV-VIDEO
Combi. All button-functions will be locked.
DYou can make programmed recordings while the parental
control is on.
a Press the MENU button. The main menu appears.
a Press the MENU button. The main menu appears.
b Select the line ’Tape’ with the P rB or AP q
b Select the line ’Setup’ with the P rB or AP q
button and confirm with the SqC button.
button and confirm with the SqC button.
TAPE
Tape speed
Tape counter
Repeat play
Video system
Jitter
SP
SETUP
USED
OFF
AUTO
(,,,,,,=,,,,,,$
(,,,,,,=,,,,,,$
Clock brightness
Parental control
Display
BRIGHT
OFF
Tracking
MAX
Cleaning
Format 16:9
NORMAL
ã
Exit:
press MENU
ã
Exit:
press MENU
c In the line ’Video system’ select the required TV
c In the line ’Parental Control’ select ’ON’ with
system with the DSr or SqC button.
the DSr or SqC button.
d Confirm with the OK button.
d Confirm with the OK button.
e To end, press the MENU button.
e To end, press the MENU button.
Keep the remote control in a safe place.
f If you want to switch off the parental control, select
’OFF’ in line ’Parental Control’.
DIf a button is pressed with activated parental
control, ’Parental Control active’ will
appear in the display.
DIf you want to eject a cassette with activated
parental control, press the STOP h button several
seconds.
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Switching the On-screen display (OSD) on
or off
Switching to 16:9 wide screen picture
If you are using a cassette with 16:9 wide screen recordings,
you can switch this function ’ON’. The TV-VIDEO Combi will
now automatically switch to wide screen.
You can switch the On Screen Display of the current operating
information on or off.
a Press the MENU button. The main menu appears.
a Press the MENU button. The main menu appears.
b Select the line ’Setup’ with the P rB or AP q
b Select the line ’Setup’ with the P rB or AP q
button and confirm with the SqC button.
button and confirm with the SqC button.
SETUP
SETUP
Clock brightness
Parental control
Display
BRIGHT
OFF
Clock brightness
Parental control
Display
BRIGHT
OFF
MAX
MAX
Format 16:9
NORMAL
Format 16:9
NORMAL
ã
Exit:
press MENU
ã
Exit:
press MENU
c Select the line ’Format 16:9’ with the AP q or
c Select the line ’Display’ with the P rB or
P rB button.
AP q button.
d Select one of the possibilities with the SqC or
DSr button.
d Select one of the options indicated with the SqC or
DSr button.
’NORMAL’ : Normal size picture.
’EXTEND.’ : Extended size picture.
’COMPR.’ : 16:9 format picture.
’MAX’: The OSD appears for a few seconds each time an
operating mode is selected and then disappears.
’MIN’: The OSD is reduced to a minimum.
’PROGR.’: The programme number is always shown.
’COUNTER’: The tape position is always shown.
DWhen you watch TV you can select between
’EXTEND.’ and ’NORMAL’.
e Confirm with the OK button.
e Confirm with the OK button.
f To end, press the MENU button.
f To end, press the MENU button.
DWith the OK button you can superimpose the On
Screen Display of current operating mode on the TV
screen.
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Continuous playback
Switch on function (WAKE-UP TIMER)
You can automatically play a cassette again and again. When
the end of the tape or the recording has been reached, it will
rewind and start again.
You can programme your set to switch on at a predetermined
time.
a Press the TIMER k button on the remote control.
a Press the MENU button. The main menu appears.
b Select the line ’Wake-up Timer’ with the P rB or
b Select the line ’Tape’ with the P rB or AP q
AP q button and confirm with the SqC button.
button. Confirm with the SqC button.
c Select the line TV, RADIO or BUZZER with the P rB or
AP q button and press the SqC button.
d Select the entry field with the DSr or SqC
TAPE
button.
Tape speed
Tape counter
Repeat play
Video system
Jitter
SP
e Enter the information with the P rB or AP q button
USED
OFF
AUTO
(,,,,,,=,,,,,,$
(,,,,,,=,,,,,,$
or with the number buttons 0-9 .
E In the column ’REPEAT’ select one of the following
options with the AP q or AP q button:
’ONCE’: Wake-up alarm only once.
Tracking
Cleaning
ã
Exit:
press MENU
’Mo-Fr’: Wake-up alarm every day from Monday to
Friday.
’Mo-Su’: Wake-up alarm every day from Monday to
Sunday.
c Select the line ’Repeat play’ with the P rB or
AP q button.
’Sa-Su’: Wake-up alarm during the weekend.
’WEEKL’: Wake-up alarm every week on the same day.
d Select ’ON’ with the DSr or SqC button. If you
select ’OFF’, the function will be switched off.
f Activate the function in the first entry field. You can also
always switch the programmed WAKE-UP TIMER for the
radio and the buzzer on/off with the ALARM ON button on
the remote control.
e Confirm with the OK button.
f Press the MENU button.
g Press the OK button.
Switch off function (SLEEP TIMER)
h To end, press the TIMER k button.
You can programme your set to switch off after a
predetermined period.
DIf ’Date corrected’ appears on the screen,
press the OK button and check the date of the
programmed Timer in the second entry field.
a Press the TIMER k button on the remote control.
DWhen a wake-up Timer has been programmed and
switched on, the corresponding light will light up in
the display.
b Select line ’Sleep timer’ with the P rB or
AP q button and confirm with the SqC button.
c Determine the time left until switch off in 15 minutes
DIf you want to switch off the alarm when it is going
off, press the STANDBY m button. If you want the
alarm to repeat after ten minutes, press any key on
the remote control or the Combi, except the
STANDBY m button.
intervals using the P rB or AP q button.
DYou can also select the switch-off time with the
CLEAR button on the remote control.
d Confirm with the OK button.
e To end, press the TIMER k button.
E You can always simply select the switch-off time with the
SLEEP button on the remote control.
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10. Before you call an engineer
If, contrary to expectation, you have any problems using this
TV-VIDEO Combi, it may be caused by one of the reasons
mentioned below. You can also call the customer service
centrein your country.
You hear a very short and soft noise coming from your
TV-VIDEO Combi at 3:00 at night:
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’Smart Clock’ is checking the time: Switch off the Smart Clock
function.
You will find the phone number in the enclosed guarantee
leaflet.
TELETEXT does not start at page 100:
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You have stored a different preferred page: Store page 100 as
preferred page.
Your TV-VIDEO Combi does not respond to any button being
pressed:
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There is no power supply: check the power supply
A programmed recording is currently being made: cancel the
programmed recording with the STANDBY m button.
Parental control is on: switch the parental control off.
Continuous playback is on: switch the continuous playback off.
There is a technical problem: switch off with the 8 power
switch for 30 seconds, then switch it on again.
Technical terms used
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Current tape position : The part of the tape currently being
played.
External source : A device connected via a socket (for
example, scart socket) which is transmitting audio/video
signals to the TV-VIDEO Combi.
Index marking : A marking which is automatically made on the
tape at the beginning of every recording. This marking
(recording ID) can be searched for with the Index search
function.
Scart cable : Also known as a Euro-AV cable. This standard
cable is an easy method of connecting various TV, audio and
video devices, such as a HIFI and Dolby Surround set, video
recorder, DVD player, SAT receiver, decoder, computer and
similar devices. Other signals in addition to audio and video
signals can be transmitted on it.
TV system : There are various systems for transmitting
television signals, for example, PAL, SECAM, PAL BG, SECAM
DK, SECAM L/L, NTSC etc. The system used by your television
depends on which country you are in.
TXT : Also known as Teletext, Fasttext, Videotext, FLOF etc.
OTR : One touch recording. This function enables you to select
the switch-off time in intervals of 30 minutes.
Cassette is jammed in the TV-VIDEO Combi:
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Don’t use force. switch off with the 8 power switch for 30
seconds, then switch it on again.
Remote control does not work:
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Remote control not pointed toward the TV-VIDEO Combi: point it
at the TV-VIDEO Combi.
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Batteries have run out: change the batteries.
No picture when you play a cassette:
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There is no recording on the cassette: change the cassette.
Poor picture quality when you play a cassette:
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The cassette badly worn or of poor quality: use new cassette.
Tracking is not properly adjusted or the video heads are dirty:
turn to chapter ’PLAYBACK’ and read the section ’Cleaning the
video heads’.
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Read the section ’Picture interference’.
You are playing a cassette with a LongPlay recording on it:
Excellent picture quality is only guarateed with recordings made
in StandardPlay recording speed.
The TV-VIDEO Combi will not record:
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The TV channel you want to record is not stored or you selected
the wrong programme number: check TV channels stored.
You have loaded a cassette which cannot be recorded on: undo
the erase protection on the cassette.
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Programmed recording does not work:
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You have not set the TIMER properly: check the TIMER blocks.
You have programmed the wrong time or date: check time and
date.
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You have put in a cassette that cannot be recorded on: undo the
erase protection on the cassette.
’PDC’ or ’VPS’ switched on but ’PDC/VPS time’ wrong: enter PDC
or VPS time exactly to the minute. Have the aerial checked.
’Smart Clock’ setting does not work:
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You have stored a TV channel on programme number ’P01’ that
does not transmit TELETEXT: On ’P01’ store a TV channel that
transmits TELETEXT.
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Poor TELETEXT reception: On ’P01’ store a TV channel with
good TELETEXT reception.
You have not activated the Smart Clock function: Switch the
function ’ON’.
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