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Congratulations on the purchase of one of the most sophisti-
cated and simple-to-use television/video recorder combina-
tions (TV-VIDEO Combi) 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 open. The set does not contain any components that can
be repaired by the customer. When the appliance is connected
to the power supply there are some componentsthat are
constantly operational. To switch off the set completely you
must disconnect it from the power supply.
BThis power pack is designed for a power supplyof
220-240V/50Hz.
BEnsure that air can circulate freely through the ventilationslots
on the set.
BEnsure that no objects or liquids enter the set.If liquid is spilt
into it, disconnect the set immediatelyfrom the power supply
and call the After-salesService for advice.
BThe set should not be used immediatelyafter transportation
from a cold to a hot area or vice versa,or in conditions of
extreme humidity.
After unpacking the set, it should be allowedto acclimatize for
at least three hours before installation.
C These operating instructions have been printedon nonpolluting
paper.
C Deposit old batteries at the relevant collectionpoints.
C Please make use of the facilities availablein your country for
disposing of the packaging of the set in a way that helps to
protect the environment.
C This electronic equipment contains manymaterials that can be
recycled. Please inquire about the possibilitiesfor recycling
your old set.
DVIDEOPlus+ and PlusCode are trademarksof Gemstar Develop-
ment Corpoation. The VIDEOPlus+ systemis manufactured
under licence from GemstarDevelopment Corporation.
1. FIRST STEPS 2.....................................
Connectingthecables3.............................
Connectingadditionalequipment3...................
Userguide(OSD)3..................................
Initialinstallation4..................................
Settingclockanddate4.............................
AutomaticTVChannelSearch5......................
Sortchannels5.....................................
NewTVChannelSearch6...........................
2. TV SET FUNCTIONS 7...............................
Selectingthepicturesetting(SMARTPICTURE)7.......
Selectingthesoundsetting(SMARTSOUND)7.........
Automaticvolumecontrol(AUTOVOLUMECON-
TROL)8............................................
SoundtrackselectioninTVmode8...................
3. PLAYBACK 9.......................................
Playbackacassette9...............................
Tapepositionindication9............................
Searchingfortapeposition9.........................
Stillpicture10......................................
Eliminatingpictureinterference10....................
Continuousplayback10.............................
Selectingthesoundtrackduringplayback10..........
4. MANUAL RECORDING 11............................
Recordingwith/withoutautomaticswitch-off.11.......
Auto-assembling11.................................
Selectingtherecordingspeed(SP/LP)11..............
5. AUTOMATIC (PROGRAMMED) RECORDING 12.........
’VPS’(VideoProgrammingSystem)/’PDC’(Pro-
grammeDeliveryControl)12.........................
Programmingwith’VIDEOPlus+’12...................
Manualprogrammingwithout’VIDEOPlus’13..........
HowtoclearaTIMER13............................
InterruptaTIMER13................................
6. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS 14.........................
ConnectingaHiFi-stereoset14.......................
HowtoreadTELETEXT14............................
Switchingtheremotecontrolcommand14.............
OnScreenDisplay(OSD)15..........................
Soundplaybackwithoutpicture15....................
Switchofffunction(SLEEPTIMER)15.................
Switchonfunction(WAKE-UPTIMER)15..............
Childlock15.......................................
ManualTVChannelSettings16.......................
Beforeyoucallanengineer17.......................
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PHILIPS 21PV688/05, 21PV620/07