Philips Combi 14 PV 172 - Manual

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Congratulations! You are now the owner of one
of the most sophisticated and simple-to-use TV
set/ video recorder combinations (TV Combi) on
the market. With this TV Combi you can watch
TV, as well as record and play VHS-standard
cassettes.
Naturally, you can't wait to use your it. But
before you do, it's worthwhile taking the time to
read through the whole of this operating man-
ual. It will show you how to make the best use of
your equipment.
You can practise using the set without any
worries because, no matter which buttons you
press, you cannot damage it.
Safety instructions
• Danger - high voltage in this appliance! Do not
open! The set does not contain any parts that can
be repaired by the user. As long as the set is
connected to the mains there are parts of it still in
operation. To switch off the set completely you
must disconnect it from the mains.
• Please note that this equipment is designed for
use with a 220-240 volts/50 Hz power supply.
• Ensure that air can circulate freely through the
ventilation slots of the set. Do not place the set
on soft surfaces.
• Do not place the set close to a source of heat
(radiator etc).
• Ensure that no objects or liquids enter the set. If
liquid is spilt into it, disconnect the set imme-
diately from the mains and call the After-Sales
Service for advice.
Contents Page
1. SUMMARY OF BUTTONS AND CONTROLS 2
The remote control 2
Front of the set 3
Back of the set 3
2. INSTALLATION. HOW DO I INSTALL THE TV
COMBI? 4
Connecting a decoder or other additional
equipment 5
Connecting to a satellite receiver 6
Emergency interrupt 6
Making standard settings 6
Setting the clock and date 7
3. STORING TV CHANNELS 8
4. THE TV SET FUNCTIONS 10
5. PLAYING A RECORDEDCASSETTE 11
Fast wind and rewind 11
Picture scanning 11
Continuous playback 12
Tape position. 12
Cleaning function 13
6. HOW DO I RECORDDIRECTLY? 14
7. HOW DO I PROGRAMME A RECORDING? 16
Programming with VIDEOPlus+ 16
TIMER Programming 17
8. SPECIALFEATURES ON YOUR TV COMBI 20
On Screen Display (OSD) 20
Sleep function (switch off) 21
Switch set on function 21
Child lock 21
Recording from another video appliance 22
9. BEFOREYOU CALL AN ENGINEER 23
10. NOTES 24
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PHILIPS 14PV172