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& OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IN BRIEF The remote control RECORD n Record STANDBY m Standby switch SV/V+ ’VIDEOPlus+’ programming TIMER k TIMER programming on the set CLEAR b Reset/clear Digit buttons 0-9 Rewind/Reverse scanning Forward wind/ Forward scanning STOP h Pause/Stop GPLAY Playback D Menu left...
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& Programming with ’VIDEOPlus+’ All the information required for programming is contained encoded in the ’VIDEOPlus+’ code. SV/V+ Press the button on the remote control. Enter the entire ’VIDEOPlus+ code’. This code (up to 9 digits) is found next to the start time of a TV programme in your TV guide.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PHILIPS 14PV172/274 Congratulations on the purchase of one of the most sophisti- cated and simple-to-use television/video recorders combina- tions (TV combi) on the market. With this TV combi you can record and play VHS-standard cassettes. Please take the time to read this operating manual before using your TV combi.
INSTALLATION Important for the United Kingdom This apparatus is fitted with an approved moulded 13 Amp plug. To change a fuse in this type of plug proceed as follows: Remove fuse cover and fuse. Fix new fuse which should be a BS1362 5A, A.S.T.A. or BSI approved type.
Connecting additional equipment You can also connect additional equipment to the EXTERNAL socket, for instance, satellite receiver or camcor- der. Emergency interrupt Both the set and the remote control have an ’Emergency STANDBY m interrupt’ button. You can use the terrupt any function.
Automatic Channel Search STOP h Switch on with the button. Press the button and the button on the set simultaniously. Select and confirm the line ’AUTO STORE’ . The ’Automatic Channel Search’ function starts. AUTO STORE PRESS x y TO STOP SEARCH PLEASE WAIT CHANNELS FOUND:...
PLAY BACK Insert a cassette into the cassette slot. GPLAY Press the play back button. Picture search: Now press the (wind) button once or several times. STOP h Interrupt: Press the button. Wind: Stop the tape and press the (wind) button. Eject: Press the button on the set.
RECORD Insert a cassette. Use the button to select the programme number from which you wish to record, e.g.: ’P 01’ . RECORD n Press the button. STOP h Use the button to stop the recording. If, whilst recording, you want to switch off the TV screen, STANDBY m press the button once.
Programming with ’VIDEOPlus+’ All the information required for programming is contained encoded in the ’VIDEOPlus+’ code. SV/V+ Press the button on the remote control. Enter the entire ’VIDEOPlus+ code’. This code (up to 9 digits) is found next to the start time of a TV programme in your TV guide.
SPECIAL FEATURES On Screen Display (OSD) You can switch OSD on or off. MENU Press the button. Select and confirm the ’FEATURES’ line. FEATURES PP RECALL ON TIMER SLEEPTIMER DISPLAY FULL CHILD LOCK SET CLOCK Select the ’DISPLAY’ line. Select one of the options indicated. ’FULL’: OSD appears for a few seconds each time an operating mode is selected and then disappears.
Child lock MENU Press the button. Select and confirm the ’FEATURES’ line. Select the ’CHILD LOCK’ line. Switch the child lock on or off. MENU Press the button. Note: If a button is pressed with the childlock ’on’, ’CHILD LOCK’ appears for a few seconds in the display. * Programmed recordings are made despite the child lock and cannot be interrupted.
Before you call an engineer If, contrary to expectation, you experience any difficulty in operating this TV Combi, please call the customer service in your country. You will find the telephone numbers in the enclosed guar- antee leaflet. The set does not respond to any button being pressed: •...