User manual PHILIPS 25GR5660

[. . . ] Programming a recording (with 'VIDEOplus') . Programming a recording (without 'VIDEOPlus') . Switching the On-screen display (OSD) on or off . 15 15 15 16 17 18 18 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 21 2. 3. IMPORTANT NOTES FOR OPERATION . [. . . ] The sound settings for the external speakers will be controlled via the HIFI stereo set. The sound settings for the internal speakers will be controlled via the TV VIDEO Combi. 'LINE': this is the standard setting. The L AUDIO R socket sound output is fixed in nominal level. e Confirm with the OK button. f In the line 'Surround setting' select one of Automatic volume control (AVL) E Switch on 'Auto volume cont. ', to activate the automatic volume control. It minimises sudden changes in TV volume, e. g. when commercial spots are transmitted or when switching TV channels. D The AVL function will only affect the internal speakers. these settings: 'VIRTUAL': Surround Sound effect possible with internal or external speakers '3STEREO': Surround Sound effect possible only with additional external speakers connected. g Confirm with the OK button. h To switch on the test tone, in the line 'Test tone' select 'ON' with the D or C button. Now select the best volume for the internal and external speakers. D As the test tone only makes sense using external speakers, the machine will automatically switch to '3STEREO'. b Select the line 'Tape' with the menu buttons B or A and confirm with the or A C button. c Select the line 'Tracking' with the menu buttons B . a During playback, press the MENU button. b Select the line 'Tape' with the menu buttons B or A d Hold the menu buttons D or C until the playback quality is at its best. e Confirm with the OK button. This setting will remain and confirm with the C button. until you remove the cassette. c Select the line 'Cleaning' with the menu buttons B or A . Tracking during still picture 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 B button or A and d Press the OK button. 'CLEANING' appears on the screen. e Wait a few seconds, until the message disappears and then press the MENU button. confirm with the C button. c Select the line 'Jitter' with the B or A button. d Hold the D or C button until the picture quality is at its best. e Confirm with the OK button. f To end, press the MENU button. D Please note, however, that interference may still occur with poor quality cassettes. 13 6. MANUAL RECORDING Protecting your recordings 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. Use 'Manual Recording' to make a spontaneous recording (for example, a programme currently being shown). E If you want to start and stop a recording manually, read 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'. Recording without automatic switch-off a Insert a cassette. b Use the qP r button to select the programme number Auto-assembling You can use the auto-assembling function to join individual recordings without any major picture disturbance between them. a While the cassette is playing, search for the correct you want to record, for example, 'P01'. [. . . ] 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'. 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 will find the phone number in the enclosed guarantee leaflet. [. . . ]