Helpful Hints - Philips CCB252AT Owner's Manual

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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'rV/VCR to access the pop up menu.You can not enter num-
bers (for example, to program a timer recording) using the front panel buttons. Detailsare on page 20.
TV/VCR has no power.
• Make sure the power plug is completely connected to anAC (alternatingcurrent) 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 receiv-
ing 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. D etails are on page 10.
TV/VCR does not have a picture.
• Adjust the antenna.Details are on page six.
• Adjust theTV/VCR picture controls. Details are on pages24-25.
TV/VCR has poor sound or no sound.
• Adjust the volume.
• Pressthe MUTE button to restore the volume.
Tape playback is poor or tape is destroyed.
• Adjust the tracking. Detailsare on page 52.
• If moisture hasaccumulated in your TV/VCR, keep the power on for at leasttwo hours,but do not try
_'o playa tape. Details are on page 55.
TV/VCR does not display closed captions,
• Make sure COUNTER ONLY is set to OFE Details are on page 26.
• Make sure closed captioning is available for the program.Refer to the-IV 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 pagesfiveand 20.
• Remove all obstacles between the remote control and theTV/VCR.
• Inspect and replace the batteries in the remote control. Details are on page llve.
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. Details are on page 22.
• If you are usingan antenna, only channels 2-69 will be available.
A tape can't be inserted into theTV/VCR.
• Insert the tape window side up,with the record tab facing you.
• Make sure a tape isn't already in theTV/VCR by pressing the STOP/EJECTbutton on the TV/VCR.
• Gently push on the center of the tape. Never force a tape into theTV/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 iscompletely connectedto anAC (alternatingcurrent) outlet.
• If a timer recording is programmed, turn on the'l'V/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 enablethe quick playmechanism, t he cylinderwill rotate for about five minutes.This is normal.The
quick playmechanism switchesthe tape mechanism from Stop to Playin just one second.