Magnavox TVCRCC13B1MG, CC19B1MG owner manual Helpful Hints

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If you are having problems with your product, check this list of problems and possible solutions before requesting service. You may be able to solve the problem yourself.

If you need to call a customer service representative, please know the model number and serial number of your product before you call. This information is displayed on the back of the product. Also, please take a moment to identify the problem you are having, and be prepared to explain this to the representa- tive. If you believe the representative will need to help you with operations, please stay near the product. Our representatives will be happy to assist you.

Location

For safe operation and satisfactory performance of your TV/VCR, remember the following:

Shield it from direct sunlight and keep it away from sources of intense heat.

Avoid dusty or humid places.

Avoid places with insufficient ventilation. Do not block the ventilation openings at the top and bottom of the TV/VCR. Do not place the TV/VCR on a carpet, as this will block the ventilation openings.

Avoid locations subject to strong vibrations.

Do not place the TV/VCR near strong magnetic fields.

Do not move the TV/VCR from a cold place to a hot place, or vice versa.

Electrical Shock and Fire Hazards

Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.

Do not pull the power cord when disconnecting the TV/VCR from the AC (alternating current) wall out- let. Grasp it by the plug.

If water is spilled on the TV/VCR, unplug the power cord immediately and take the TV/VCR to an autho- rized service center.

Do not put your fingers or objects into the TV/VCR cassette compartment.

Do not place anything on top of the TV/VCR.

Dew Warning (Moisture Condensation)

Moisture may condense inside the unit when it is moved from a cold place to a warm place, after heating a cold room, or when the humidity is high. There is no warning that moisture has accumulated in your TV/VCR. If you try to play a tape in a TV/VCR in which moisture has accumulated, the tape and the TV/VCR could be damaged. If you think moisture may have accumulated inside the TV/VCR, keep the TV/VCR power on (but do not play a tape) for at least two hours. This will allow the TV/VCR to dry.

TV/VCR will not perform a timer recording.

Make sure the recording start and stop times are set correctly. Details are on pages 32-35.Midnight is 12 a.m. Noon is 12 p.m.

Make sure the TV/VCR power is off.

Make sure the clock is set. Details are on pages 12-17.

Make sure there is a tape in the TV/VCR. The tape must have a record tab.

With ShowGuard, you don’t have to worry about losing your timer recordings. If the power fails, pro- grammed timer recordings will be restored when the clock is reset. (The clock will reset itself automati- cally if you are using the AUTO CLOCK feature. Details are on pages 14-17.If you are not using the AUTO CLOCK feature, reset the clock manually. Details are on pages 12-13.) The timer recording will not occur only if the timer recording was scheduled to take place during the power failure.

Make sure DEFEAT RECORDING is set to OFF. Details are on page 36.

TV/VCR will not record.

Make sure the tape has a record tab. Details are on page five.

Make sure DEFEAT RECORDING is set to OFF. Details are on page 36.

Plug the power cord into an active AC outlet. Details are on page seven.

Check your hookups. Details are on pages six-seven.

Set up the channels. Details are on page 10.

TV/VCR has no power.

• Make sure the power plug is completely connected to an AC (alternating current) outlet.

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Contents Tvcr Warranty Verification For Customer UseIntroduction FeaturesSafety Precautions Declaration of ConformityTable of Contents TV/VCR Maintenance Putting Batteries in the Remote ControlUsing the Remote Control Recording PreventionRF coaxial cable Not supplied Hook up your TV/VCR using one of the connections shownHooking Up the TV/VCR Rod AntennaCrooked Pin Straight Pin Hooking Up the TV/VCR cont’dBent pin Cable PlugTurning On the TV/VCR Press the Menu button. The screen shown below will appearLanguage Selection Press the Menu buttonAutomatic Channel Setup Wait for the TV/VCR to set up channelsAdding/Deleting Channels Press the PLAY/ button or the STOP/ button to selectProgramming of the channel you added or deleted will appear Cable Box users must set the clock manually Setting the ClockManual Clock Setting Before you begin, make sureSetting the Clock cont’d Week will appear automaticallyAutomatic PBS Channel Selection NOW Searching flashes on the TV/VCR screen Wait for the TV/VCR to find the timeManual PBS Channel Selection Use the Number buttons to select your PBS station Daylight-Savings Time Time Zone Front Panel AC Power Cord Rear PanelANTenna Jack Remote Control Buttons ALT. CH Alternate Channel Button Channel / ButtonsMemory Button SLEEP/WAKE UP ButtonAdjusting the Picture Controls Adjusting the Picture Controls cont’d Decrease IncreaseDecreased brightness If you select Status ON, then select Counter only on On-Screen Status DisplaysIf you select Status ON, then select Counter only OFF If you select Status OFFReminder ReminderPlaying VHS Quasi Play Back SqpbDuring recording RecordingRead and follow the steps below to record a TV program To stop recording, press the STOP/ button Tape SpeedsOne-Touch Recording Press the RECord/OTR button repeatedly until the desiredRerecording Tape Duplication Different brands of equipment may operate differentlyTimer Recording DailyTimer Recording cont’d Timer Recording cont’d 1110Checking or Clearing Timer Recordings Defeat Recording Follow the steps below to prevent accidental recordingRepeat Play B Repeat Play Insert a tape in the TV/VCR Press the Menu buttonInsert a tape in the TV/VCR Press the STATUS/EXIT button to remove the menu. A-B Flashing a will become a flashing BReal-Time Counter Memory Super High Speed Searching LP/SLP Playback OptionsForward and Reverse Searching SP/LP/SLP Viewing a Still PictureSmartLock Smartlock menu will appearSmartLock cont’d Ratings are defined onExample Specific Sub-ratings To change the access code, follow these steps After you enter the code, the Smartlock menu will appearTo check the SmartLock settings, follow these steps Rating ExplanationsWake Up Timer Press the SLEEP/WAKE UP buttonSleep Timer Set the Sleep Timer during a recordingMenu Closed CaptionExample ScreenClosed Caption cont’d Standard Closed CaptionsHalf-screen text Blue Background Volume Bar Automatic Operation Features Specifications Helpful Hints Helpful Hints cont’d Glossary Limited Warranty Please contact Philips at French Speaking English SpeakingModel # Serial # Index Page Supplied Accessories

CC19B1MG, TVCRCC13B1MG specifications

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