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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 22). 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 (page 26).

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 53.

•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 58.

TV/VCR does not display closed captions.

•Cancel Counter Only mode. Details are on page 29.

•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 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.

•Press the COMBI button, then try the other buttons.

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 CCZ256AT For Customer Use Dear Philips Magnavox product ownerIntroduction FeaturesSafety Precautions Table of Contents Before Using the TV/VCR Rod Antenna Hook up your TV/VCR using one of the connections shownHooking Up the TV/VCR Crooked Pin Straight Pin Hooking Up the TV/VCR cont’dAUDIO/VIDEO OUT Jacks on VCR AUDIO/VIDEO in Jacks on the rear of TV/VCRTurning On the TV/VCR You cannot set up channels if you are using a Cable BoxGuage Language SelectionPress the Combi button, then press the Menu button Press the Number 1 button to choose Select LANChannels again by following the steps below Automatic Channel SetupAlthough the TV/VCR may automatically memorize the channels Programming of the channel you added or deleted will appear Automatic Channel Setup cont’dAdding/Deleting Channels Press the Number 3 button to select ADD/DELETE ChannelPress the Number 6 button to select SET Clock Setting the ClockManual Clock Setting Press the Number 2 button to select SET Manual Clock Setting the Clock cont’dAutomatic PBS Channel Selection Primary SetupAuto Wait for the TV/VCR to findTime Press the Number 1 button to select SET PBS CHPress the PLAY/ button or the STOP/ button to select Manual PBS Channel SelectionNOW Searching flashes on the TV/VCR screen UALFind the time Use the Number buttons to enter your PBS station. If youDaylight-Saving Time Press the Number 4 button to select SET Time Zone Time ZonePress the Mute button Setting the Remote to Operate a Cable Box/DBSCable BOX Codes Direct Broadcast System CodesRemote control again Setting the Remote to Operate a Cable Box/DBS cont’dFront Panel Video in Jack Rear PanelAntenna Hole ANTenna JackRemote Control Buttons REWind/ Button VOLume. Up/Down ButtonsPAUSE/STILL Button Memory ButtonAdjusting the Picture Controls Smart Picture Press the Mute button, then press the PAUSE/STILL button If another remote control beepsIf another remote control beeps Remote LocatorChannel On ModeCounter only Mode OFF ModeReminder ReminderInsert a tape in the TV/VCR PlayingTo stop recording, press the STOP/ button Tape Speeds RecordingGiven below Press the RECord/OTR button once to start recordingOne-Touch Recording Audio and video cables are not included Rerecording Tape DuplicationDifferent brands of equipment may operate differently Select a once, daily or weekly recording Timer RecordingRect information Timer Recording cont’dPlease see page 58 for more Helpful Hints Lowest numbered position will appear on-screen. If no timer Checking or Clearing Timer RecordingsREVIEW. The timer recording information for the program Station Setting Up the VCR Plus+ Programming SystemTV Channels Press the Number 5 button to select VCR PLUS+ REF Examine the lists onOut You have completed the steps on pages 39Timer Recording With the VCR Plus+ Programming System cont’d Record Defeat Record DefeatFollow the steps below to prevent accidental recording Press the Number 4 button so that on appears besideIf the power fails, you might lose Sleep timer setting Setting the Sleep TimerCAPTION1 Closed CaptionCaption Half-screen text Closed Caption cont’dStandard Closed Captions Press the Combi button, then press the Smart Sound To set the Volume BAR to on or OFFSmart Sound To turn Smart Sound On or OffRepeat Play Repeat PlayPress the Number 2 button so that on appears beside Insert a tape in the TV/VCR Repeat PlayB Repeat Play cont’d Appear on-screen Real-Time Counter MemoryTape in the TV/VCR Index SearchAutomatic Operation Features Viewing a Still Picture Playback OptionsForward and Reverse Searching SP/LP/SLP Super High Speed Searching LP/SLPSpecifically… MTS Broadcast Stereo SystemUnderstanding On-Screen Displays STEREO/SAP MTS Broadcast Stereo System cont’dGlossary SpecificationsHelpful Hints Helpful Hints cont’d Model # Serial # Limited WarrantyPlease contact Philips at French Speaking English Speaking Index CCZ256comb.QX33 4/6/99 914 PM CCZ256comb.QX33 4/6/99 914 PM Supplied Accessories
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