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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 has no power.

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

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 (page six).

•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 51.

•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 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.

•Enter channel numbers as a two-digit number. If you want to select channels 100 and above, enter chan- nel numbers as a three-digit number. (See page 22 for details.)

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 CCA252AT For Customer Use Dear Philips Magnavox product ownerPhilips Consumer Electronics Company recommends that FeaturesSafety Precautions IntroductionTable of Contents Erasure 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/ o button or the STOP/ p 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’dSET Auto Clock Please Wait Several Minutes Manual PBS Channel Selection Select SET PBS CH. MANUAL. Then, press the F.FWD/B Press the PLAY/ button or the STOP/ button toUse the Number buttons to select your PBS station Daylight-Savings Time Time Zone Front Panel Rear Panel AC Power CordANTenna Jack Remote Control Buttons Menu Button STOP/ ButtonREWind/ Button STATUS/EXIT ButtonAdjusting the Picture Controls Softer Adjusting the Picture Controls cont’dDecrease Increase More brilliantIf 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 Press the PLAY/ button or the STOP/ button to selectPlaying To stop recording, press the STOP/ button Tape Speeds RecordingOTR One-Touch RecordingDifferent brands of equipment may operate differently Rerecording Tape DuplicationDaily Timer RecordingTimer Recording cont’d Timer Recording cont’d Program REVIEW, then press the F.FWD/B button Checking or Clearing Timer RecordingsWith the TV/VCR on, press the Menu button VCR PROGRAM, then press the F.FWD/B buttonDefeat Recording Repeat 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’dPress the STATUS/EXIT button. The real-time counter will Real-Time Counter MemoryViewing a Still Picture Playback OptionsForward and Reverse Searching SP/LP/SLP Super High Speed Searching LP/SLPSmartLock Example Specific Ratings SmartLock cont’dTo change the access code, follow these steps Rating Explanations Ground Blue BackgroundSleep Timer Screen Closed CaptionExample MenuHalf-screen text Closed Caption cont’dVolume Bar Automatic Operation Features Specifications Glossary Helpful Hints Helpful Hints cont’d TV/VCR Combination Limited WarrantyIndex Deleting Reviewing SetupPage Page Supplied Accessories
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