Magnavox CC13B1MG owner manual Helpful Hints cont’d

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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. You can not enter numbers (for example, to program a timer recording) using the front panel buttons. Details are on page 20.

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. 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 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 52.

•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 54.

TV/VCR does not display closed captions.

•Make sure COUNTER ONLY is set to OFF. Details are on page 26.

•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.

•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.

•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 22.

•If you are using an antenna, only channels 2-69 will be available.

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 Tvcr For Customer Use Warranty VerificationDeclaration of Conformity FeaturesSafety Precautions IntroductionTable of Contents Recording Prevention Putting Batteries in the Remote ControlUsing 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’dTurning On the TV/VCR You cannot set up channels if you are using a Cable BoxPress the Menu button Language SelectionAutomatic Channel Setup Press the PLAY/ button or the STOP/ button to select Adding/Deleting ChannelsManual Clock Setting Setting the ClockCable Box users must set the clock manually Setting the Clock cont’d Automatic PBS Channel Selection Setting the Clock cont’d Manual PBS Channel Selection Use the Number buttons to select your PBS station Daylight-Savings Time Time Zone Front Panel Rear Panel AC Power CordANTenna Jack Remote Control Buttons SLEEP/WAKE UP Button Channel / ButtonsMemory Button ALT. CH Alternate Channel ButtonAdjusting the Picture Controls Decrease Increase Adjusting the Picture Controls cont’dIf you select Status OFF On-Screen Status DisplaysIf you select Status ON, then select Counter only OFF If you select Status ON, then select Counter only onReminder ReminderVHS Quasi Play Back Sqpb PlayingTo stop recording, press the STOP/ button Tape Speeds RecordingPress the RECord/OTR button repeatedly until the desired One-Touch RecordingDifferent brands of equipment may operate differently Rerecording Tape DuplicationDaily Timer RecordingTimer Recording cont’d 1110 Timer Recording cont’dChecking or Clearing Timer Recordings REC Defeated Defeat RecordingRepeat Play Insert a tape in the TV/VCR Press the Menu button B Repeat PlayPress the STATUS/EXIT button to remove the menu. A-B Repeat Play cont’dReal-Time Counter Memory Viewing a Still Picture Playback OptionsForward and Reverse Searching SP/LP/SLP Super High Speed Searching LP/SLPSmartLock Enter Your Access CodeExample Specific Sub-ratings SmartLock cont’dTo change the access code, follow these steps Rating Explanations Press the SLEEP/WAKE UP button Wake Up TimerSleep Timer Screen Closed CaptionExample MenuStandard Closed Captions Closed Caption cont’dBlue Background Volume Bar Automatic Operation Features Specifications Helpful Hints Helpful Hints cont’d Glossary Renewed Memory IndexPage Supplied Accessories
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