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Congratulationson 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.

Safety instructions and other notes

Danger:high voltage! Do not open the set. The set does not
containany components that can be repaired by the customer.
Whenthe appliance is connected tothe power supply there are
somecomponents that are constantlyoperational. To switch off
theset completely you must disconnect it from the power
supply.
Notethat this power pack isdesigned for a power supply of
220-240V/50Hz.
Ensurethat air can circulatefreely through the ventilation slots
onthe set.
Ensurethat no objects or liquidsenter the set. If liquid is spilt
intoit, disconnect the set immediately from the power supply
andcall theAfter-sales Service for advice.
Theset should not be used immediately after transportation
froma cold to a hot areaor vice versa, or in conditions of
extremehumidity.
Afterunpacking the set, it should be allowedto acclimatize for
atleast three hours before installation.
Theseoperating instructions have been printed on nonpolluting
paper.
Depositold batteries at the relevantcollection points.
Pleasemake use of the facilitiesavailable in your country for
disposingof the packaging of the set in a way that helps to
protectthe environment.
Thiselectronic equipment contains many materials that can be
recycled.Please inquire aboutthe possibilities for recycling
yourold set.
SHOWVIEWis a trademarkof Gemstar Development Corpora-
tion.The SHOWVIEW system is manufactured under licence
fromGemstar Development Corporation.

Contents Page

1. INSTALLATION 2................................
Connecting additional equipment 2..................
Emergency interrupt 2............................
User guide 2....................................
Making standard settings 3........................
Setting the clock and date 3.......................
2. PLAY BACK 4...................................
Continuous playback 4...........................
3. RECORD 5......................................
Programming with ’SHOWVIEW’ 6..................
4. SPECIAL FEATURES 7............................
On Screen Display (OSD) 7........................
Sleep function (switch off) 7.......................
Switch set on function 7..........................
Child lock 8.....................................
Before you call an engineer 9......................
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PHILIPS 14PV182/58