Magnavox CCB255AT owner manual Helpful Hints cont’d

Page 65

Helpful Hints (cont’d) 65

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. Details are on page 22. You can not enter numbers (for example, to program a timer recording) using the front panel buttons.

TV/VCR has no power.

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

Channel reception is poor.

• Check connections, then set up the channels again. Details are on page 10.

TV/VCR does not have a picture.

•Adjust the antenna. Details are on page six.

•Adjust the TV/VCR picture controls. Details are on pages 26-27.

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 57.

•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 64.

TV/VCR does not display closed captions.

•Make sure COUNTER ONLY is set to OFF. Details are on page 28.

•Make sure closed captioning is available for the program. Refer to the TV listings in your local newspaper.

Remote control does not operate TV/VCR.

•Press the COMBI button, then try the other TV/VCR buttons.

•Aim the remote control directly at the TV/VCR’s remote sensor. Details are on pages five and 22.

•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.

•Enter channel numbers as a two-digit number. If you want to select channels 100 and above, enter channel numbers as a three-digit number. Details are on page 24.

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 connected completely 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.

Page 64 Page 66
Image 65
Page 64 Page 66
Contents CCB255AT For Customer Use Dear Philips product ownerThis bolt of lightning indi- cates uninsulated material Model No Serial NoSafety Precautions FeaturesIntroduction Declaration of ConformityTable of Contents Using the Remote Control Putting Batteries in the Remote ControlTV/VCR Maintenance Erasure PreventionHooking Up the TV/VCR Hook up your TV/VCR using one of the connections shownRF coaxial cable Not supplied Rod AntennaJacks on VCR Hooking Up the TV/VCR cont’dBent pin Crooked Pin Straight PinPress the Menu button. The screen shown below will appear Press the Combi button, then press the Power buttonTurning On the TV/VCR Press the Combi button, then press the Menu button Language SelectionWait for the TV/VCR to set up channels Automatic Channel SetupPress the PLAY/o button or the STOP/p button to select Adding/Deleting ChannelsRepeat steps 3-4 to add or delete other channels Programming of the last channel you selected will appearCable Box users must set the clock manually Setting the ClockManual Clock Setting Setting the Clock cont’d Automatic PBS Channel Selection Setting the Clock cont’dNOW Searching flashes on the TV/VCR screen Wait for the TV/VCR to findTime Manual PBS Channel Selection Wait for the TV/VCR to find the time Use the Number buttons to select your PBS stationTime Daylight Savings Time Daylight-Savings TimePress the PLAY/ button or the STOP/ button to select PRIM. SETUP. Then, press the F.FWD/B buttonTime Zone Cable BOX Codes Setting the Remote to Operate a Cable Box/DBSSetting the Remote to Operate a Cable Box/DBS cont’d Front Panel Rear Panel AC Power CordANTenna Jack Connect your antenna or cable hereRemote Control Buttons PAUSE/STILL Button VOLume m/ n ButtonMemory Button REWind/ ButtonAdjust the picture control. Refer to the chart on Adjusting the Picture ControlsWhen you finish, press the STATUS/EXIT button Press the REWind/ button or the F.FWD/B button toDecreased brightness Decrease IncreaseIf you select Status ON, then select Counter only OFF On-Screen Status DisplaysIf you select Status ON, then select Counter only on If you select Status OFFInsert a tape in the TV/VCR PlayingPress the RECord/OTR button once to start recording Power button to turn on the TV/VCR, if necessaryRecording OTR One-Touch RecordingDifferent brands of equipment may operate differently Rerecording Tape DuplicationFollow the steps below to prevent accidental recording Defeat RecordingDaily Timer RecordingLowed by the SET Clock menu Timer Recording cont’d FM 0 Surf VOL Timer Recording cont’dChecking or Clearing Timer Recordings Station Setting Up the VCR Plus+ Programming SystemTV Channels Setting Up the VCR Plus+ Programming System cont’d You have completed the steps on pages Timer Recording With the VCR Plus+ Programming SystemTimer Recording With the VCR Plus+ Programming System cont’d Appear on the screen Real-Time Counter MemoryRepeat Play ON-SCREEN Mode Defeat Recording OFFInsert a tape in the TV/VCR B Repeat PlayFlashing a will become a flashing B Repeat Play cont’dForward and Reverse Searching SP/LP/SLP Playback OptionsSuper High Speed Searching LP/SLP Viewing a Still PictureBlue Background To block ratings, follow the steps below SmartLockExample Specific Sub-ratings SmartLock cont’dRatings are defined on After you enter the code, the Smartlock menu will appear To change the access code, follow these stepsTV-Y7 To check the SmartLock settings, follow these stepsPress the Combi button, then press the SLEEP/WAKE UP button Sleep TimerTimer during a recording Wake Up Timer Example Closed CaptionMenu ScreenHalf-screen text Closed Caption cont’dStandard Closed Captions Volume Bar Volume Bar/Smart SoundVolume will stay at the same level Smart SoundAutomatic Operation Features SmartPicture SmartPicture/FM RadioFM Radio Press the CHannel m/n button until your desired radioPress the Mute button, then press the PAUSE/STILL button If another remote control beepsPress the Combi button, then press the Menu button ReminderIndex Search Specifications Glossary Helpful Hints Helpful Hints cont’d Renewed Index Supplied Accessories
Top Page Image Contents