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The remote control is not available, or the remote control will not access the pop up menu.

Use the buttons on the front panel of the TV/VCR to access the pop up menu (page 20). You can not enter numbers (for example, to program a timer recording) using the front panel buttons.

TV/VCR power shuts off after 15 minutes.

To save energy, the TV/VCR will shut itself off after 15 minutes when it is on a channel that is not receiving a broadcast signal (for example, a station that has gone off the air for the night). This is normal.

Channel reception is poor.

Check connections, then set up the channels again (page 10).

TV/VCR does not have a picture.

Adjust the antenna (pages six - seven).

Adjust the TV/VCR picture controls (pages 24 - 25).

TV/VCR has poor sound or no sound.

Adjust the volume.

Press the MUTE button to restore the volume.

Tape playback is poor or tape is destroyed.

Adjust the tracking. Details are on page 45.

If moisture has accumulated in your TV/VCR, keep the power on for at least two hours, but do not try to play a tape. Details are on page 48.

TV/VCR does not display closed captions.

Cancel Counter Only mode. Details are on page 26.

Make sure closed captioning is available for the program. Refer to the TV listings in your local newspa- per.

Remote control does not operate TV/VCR.

Aim the remote control directly at the TV/VCR’s remote sensor. Details are on pages five and 20.

Remove all obstacles between the remote control and the TV/VCR.

Inspect and replace the batteries in the remote control. Details are on page five.

Number buttons won’t work for channels above 69.

Select CABLE from the INPUT section of the pop up menu, then let the TV/VCR set up the channels. Details are on page 10.

TV/VCR can’t receive channels above 13.

Select CABLE from the INPUT section of the pop up menu, then let the TV/VCR set up the channels. Details are on page 10.

A tape can’t be inserted into the TV/VCR.

Insert the tape window side up, with the record tab facing you.

Make sure a tape isn’t already in the TV/VCR by pressing the STOP/EJECT button on the TV/VCR.

Gently push on the center of the tape. Never force a tape into the TV/VCR.

If a timer recording is set and the TV/VCR power is off, the TV/VCR will eject the tape if the record tab

is missing.

A tape can’t be removed from the TV/VCR.

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

If a timer recording is programmed, turn on the TV/VCR power, then eject the tape. Be sure to insert a tape and turn off the TV/VCR power for the timer recording.

TV/VCR ejects the tape when you try to start a recording.

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

The cylinder rotates when tape playback is stopped.

To enable the quick play mechanism, the cylinder will rotate for about five minutes. This is normal. The quick play mechanism switches the tape mechanism from Stop to Play in just one second.

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Contents CCZ252AT For Customer Use Dear Philips Magnavox product ownerSafety Precautions FeaturesIntroduction Table of Contents Putting Batteries in the Remote Control Before Using the TV/VCRUsing the Remote Control TV/VCR MaintenanceHooking Up the TV/VCR Hook up your TV/VCR using one of the connections shownRod Antenna Crooked Pin Straight Pin Hooking Up the TV/VCR cont’dSelect another channel Turning On the TV/VCRPress the Menu button Language SelectionPress the Number 1 button to choose Select LAN GuageInput Cable Exit PRIM. Setup VCR Program VCR Setup Caption Automatic Channel SetupPress the Number 3 button to select ADD/DELETE Channel Adding/Deleting ChannelsManual Clock Setting Setting the ClockPress the Number 6 button to select SET Clock Press the Number 2 button to select SET Manual Clock Setting the Clock cont’dAutomatic PBS Channel Selection Auto Press the Number 1 button to select SET PBS CHManual PBS Channel Selection Find the time UALDaylight-Saving Time Press the Number 4 button to select SET Time Zone Time ZonePress the STATUS/EXIT button twice Front Panel ANTenna Jack Antenna Hole Rear PanelRemote Control Buttons ALT. CH Alternate Channel Button Volume / ButtonsChannel / Buttons Mute ButtonAdjusting the Picture Controls Decrease Increase Adjusting the Picture Controls cont’dMore brilliant SofterCounter only Mode On ModeOFF Mode On-Screen Status DisplaysREMINDER.1 Press the PLAY/ button or the STOP/ button to selectPlaying To stop recording, press the STOP/ button Tape Speeds Press the RECord/OTR button once to start recordingOTR One-Touch RecordingDifferent brands of equipment may operate differently Rerecording Tape DuplicationSelect a once, daily or weekly recording Timer RecordingTime OFF To Correct Press Clear To END Press Exit Timer Recording cont’dPlease see page 48 for more Helpful Hints Checking or Clearing Timer Recordings Press the Number 4 button so that on appears beside Record DefeatRecord Defeat Setting the Sleep Timer Caption Closed CaptionCAPTION1 Standard Closed Captions Closed Caption cont’dVolume Bar Press the Number 2 button so that on appears beside Repeat PlayRepeat Play Insert a tape in the TV/VCR Press the Menu button B Repeat PlayRepeat Play cont’d Real-Time Counter Memory Button to reset the real-time counter to zeroWhile the counter remains on-screen, press the Clear Automatic Operation Features Forward and Reverse Searching SP/LP/SLP Playback OptionsSuper High Speed Searching LP/SLP Viewing a Still PictureGlossary SpecificationsHelpful Hints Helpful Hints cont’d TV/VCR Combination Limited WarrantyIndex Supplied Accessories