Philips CCB 134AT Owner's Manual page 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.
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