PHILIPS 21PV688/05
Owner's Manual

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FIRST STEPS
Before you start ...
E When you install your TV-VIDEO Combi for the first time, please read the following paragraphs:
a �Connecting the cables.� b �Initial installation�. c �Important notes for operation�.

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:
a Remove fuse cover and fuse. b Fix new fuse which should be a BS1362 5A, A.S.T.A. or

BSI approved type.
c Refit the fuse cover.

E If you want to connect additional equipment, please read paragraph: �Connecting additional equipment�, or the paragraph: �Connecting a HiFi-set� in the chapter �ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS�. E The most important button-functions are displayed in paragraph �User quide (OSD)�. E If you want to set your language , please read paragraph: �Setting your language�. E If you want to set time and date , please read paragraph: �Setting clock and date�. E If you want to search and store TV channels automatically , please read paragraph: �Automatic TV channel search�. E If you want to sort TV channels manually, please read paragraph: �Channel Number Allocation�. E If you want to search for TV channels that have not been stored yet, please read paragraph: �New TV Channel Search�. E If you want to delete a TV channel, please read paragraph: �Deleting a TV channel�.

If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket outlets, it should be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted in its place. If the mains plug contains a fuse, this should have a value of 5A. If a plug without a fuse is used, the fuse at the distribution board should not be greater than 5A. D Note: * The severed plug must be destroyed to avoid a possible shock hazard should it be inserted into a 13A socket elsewhere. How to connect a plug: The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: BLUE - �NEUTRAL� (�N�) BROWN - �LIVE� (�L�)
d The BLUE wire must be connected to the terminal which

is marked with the letter �N� or coloured BLACK.
e The BROWN wire must be connected to the terminal

which is marked with the letter �L� or coloured RED.
f Do not connect either wires to the earth terminal in the

Important notes for operation
E We advise you, from now on, to switch the set to standby using the STANDBY m button on the front of the set or on the remote control. When the set is in the standby mode, a small red lamp on the left of the front of the set will be alight. E You can switch on with the
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plug which is marked with the letter �E� or by the safety earth symbol \or coloured green or green-and-yellow. Before replacing the plug cover, make certain that the cord grip is clamped over the sheath of the lead - not simply over the two wires.

button, the

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but-

tons or by inserting a cassette. A Attention: When you use the power switch 8 on the side panel, you switch off the set completely from the mains power supply. No programmed recordings will then be made. The red lamp on the left of the front of the set will not be alight. After approximately 4 days, the date and clock settings will be lost. E Attention: Before you switch off the appliance with the power switch 8 , remove the tape by pressing the J button.

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