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Color TV with built-in VCR CCA252AT Owner’s Manual Important! Return your Warranty Registration Card within 10 days. See why inside.
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Return your Warranty Registration card today to ensure you receive all the benefits you’re entitled to. Once your PHILIPS MAGNAVOX purchase is registered, you’re eligible to receive all the privileges of owning a PHILIPS MAGNAVOX product. So complete and return the Warranty Registration Card enclosed with your purchase at once. And take advantage of these important benefits.
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Introduction 3 Welcome to your TV/VCR owner’s manual. This manual has seven sections: Setting Up Your TV/VCR; Description of Controls; Basic Operations; Recording Options; Playing Options; Additional Features; and Information You May Need. The instructions explain all of the TV/VCR’s features, which are listed below.
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Table of Contents Setting Up Your TV/VCR Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Before Using the TV/VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Hooking Up the TV/VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Before Using the TV/VCR 5 Putting Batteries in the Remote Control 1 1 2 2 3 3 Remove the battery compartment lid on the bottom of the remote control by sliding it in the direction of the arrow. Place two AA batteries inside the battery compartment with their + and – ends aligned as indicated. Replace the battery compartment lid. Erasure Prevention Video cassette tapes have record tabs to ensure that recordings are not accidentally erased.
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Hooking Up the TV/VCR 1 Hook up your TV/VCR using one of the connections shown. A. Hooking Up Your TV/VCR With a Cable Signal or Outdoor Antenna Connect a Cable signal or an antenna to the ANT(enna) Jack. ANT. ANT. B. Hooking Up Your TV/VCR With a Cable Box To view any channel, set the TV/VCR to the Cable Box output channel (channel 03 or 04). Then, select channels at the Cable Box. Connect the Cable signal to the IN Jack on the Cable Box.
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Hooking Up the TV/VCR (cont’d) 7 D. Hooking Up Your TV/VCR to Another Video Source (VCR or Camcorder) You may need this connection if you want to copy tapes. Details are on page 31. AUDIO/VIDEO OUT Jacks on VCR 3CH 4CH AUDIO VIDEO OUT IN Use an Audio cable to connect the AUDIO OUT Jack on the VCR to the AUDIO Jack on the front of the TV/VCR. IN ANT. OUT AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO 3CH 4CH AUDIO VIDEO OUT IN POWER STOP REW REC IN PLAY F.
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Turning On the TV/VCR Before you turn on the TV/VCR, make sure batteries are in the remote control and the TV/VCR is hooked up correctly. The instructions on this page work only when you turn on the TV/VCR for the first time. 1 Press the POWER button. The TV/VCR will come on and the screen shown below will appear. SELECT LANGUAGE > ENGLISH ON ESPAÑOL SELECT KL OR PRESS MENU TO CONTINUE 2 1 2 3 5 POWER SLEEP PLAY REW F.FWD STOP MENU STATUS/EXIT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ALT.
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Language Selection 9 2-4 Follow the steps below to change the language of the on-screen displays and menus. 1 POWER SLEEP Press the MENU button. PLAY PRESS B > PRIM. SETUP VCR PROGRAM VCR SETUP CAPTION REMINDER BRIGHTNESS REW F.FWD STOP 1 2 Press the PLAY/▲ button or the STOP/▼ button to select PRIM. SETUP. Then, press the F.FWD/B button. PRIMARY SETUP MENU STATUS/EXIT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ALT. CH MEMORY PAUSE/STILL SPEED REC/OTR TRACKING CLEAR CH. 5 VOL.
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Automatic Channel Setup Although the TV/VCR may automatically memorize the channels you receive when you turn it on for the first time, you may set up channels again by following the steps below. 2-3 1 Press the MENU button. POWER > PRIM. SETUP SLEEP PRESS B VCR PROGRAM VCR SETUP CAPTION REMINDER BRIGHTNESS PLAY REW 1 2 F.FWD STOP Press the PLAY/▲ button or the STOP/▼ button to select PRIM. SETUP, then press the F.FWD/B button. MENU 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ALT.
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Automatic Channel Setup (cont’d) 11 Adding/Deleting Channels 2,4 1 Press the MENU button. TO ADJUST PRESS { / B CH123 SAVED > CHANNEL SMARTLOCK REVIEW EXIT PRIM. SETUP VCR PROGRAM POWER SLEEP PLAY REW 2 Press the PLAY/o button or the STOP/p button to select CHANNEL. TO ADJUST PRESS { / B CH123 SAVED > CHANNEL SMARTLOCK REVIEW EXIT PRIM. SETUP VCR PROGRAM F.FWD STOP 1 MENU STATUS/EXIT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ALT. CH SPEED MEMORY PAUSE/STILL REC/OTR TRACKING CLEAR CH. VOL.
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Setting the Clock There are three ways to set the clock: Manually, with Automatic PBS Channel Selection, or with Manual PBS Channel Selection. With manual clock setting, you tell the TV/VCR the current time. With Automatic or Manual PBS Channel Selection, the TV/VCR gets the time from your local PBS station. If you use either Manual PBS Channel Selection or Automatic PBS Channel Selection, follow the steps on page 19 to have the TV/VCR maintain the clock according to your Time Zone.
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Setting the Clock (cont’d) 13 4 If ON appears beside AUTO CLOCK, press the F.FWD/B button so that OFF appears to the right of AUTO CLOCK, then press the MENU button. If OFF appears beside AUTO CLOCK, press the MENU button. SET MANUAL CLOCK TIME – – : – – DATE – – / – – / – – POWER 4 SLEEP PLAY REW F.FWD STOP MENU STATUS/EXIT CLEAR TO END PRESS EXIT 5 Press two Number buttons for the hour(s) and two Number buttons for the minute(s). Then press 1 for AM or 2 for PM.
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Setting the Clock (cont’d) Automatic PBS Channel Selection 1 2-3 Press the MENU button. > PRIM. SETUP VCR PROGRAM VCR SETUP CAPTION REMINDER BRIGHTNESS PRESS B SLEEP PLAY 2 REW F.FWD STOP Press the PLAY/▲ button or the STOP/▼ button to select PRIM. SETUP. Then, press the F.FWD/B button. PRIMARY SETUP > SELECT LANGUAGE AUTO PROGRAMMING CH MEMORY REVIEW VOLUME BAR [ON] SET CLOCK SELECT KL CHOOSE B TO END PRESS EXIT Press the PLAY/▲ button or the STOP/▼ button to select SET CLOCK.
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Setting the Clock (cont’d) 15 5 Press the PLAY/▲ button or the STOP/▼ button to select SET PBS CH. AUTO. Then, press the F.FWD/B button. 6 Wait for the TV/VCR to find the time. SET AUTO CLOCK TIME ––:–– DATE ––/––/–– POWER SLEEP NOW SEARCHING TO END PRESS EXIT PLAY 6 REW F.FWD STOP MENU NOW SEARCHING flashes on the TV/VCR screen. However, you may see the message: “PLEASE TURN OFF TO SET AUTO CLOCK PLEASE WAIT SEVERAL MINUTES.” If this message appears, turn off the TV/VCR for several minutes.
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Setting the Clock (cont’d) Manual PBS Channel Selection 2-3 1 Press the MENU button. POWER > PRIM. SETUP VCR PROGRAM VCR SETUP CAPTION REMINDER BRIGHTNESS SLEEP PRESS B PLAY REW F.FWD STOP 1 2 Press the PLAY/▲ button or the STOP/▼ button to select PRIM. SETUP. Then, press the F.FWD/B button. PRIMARY SETUP > SELECT LANGUAGE AUTO PROGRAMMING CH MEMORY REVIEW VOLUME BAR [ON] SET CLOCK SELECT KL CHOOSE B TO END PRESS EXIT 3 Press the PLAY/▲ button or the STOP/▼ button to select SET CLOCK.
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Setting the Clock (cont’d) 17 5 Press the PLAY/▲ button or the STOP/▼ button to select SET PBS CH. MANUAL. Then, press the F.FWD/B button. The default channel (02) flashes. 7 Wait for the TV/VCR to find the time. AUTO CLOCK (PBS) CH 02 POWER TIME ––:–– DATE ––/––/–– SLEEP SELECT CHANNEL NUMBER TO END PRESS EXIT PLAY REW 6 Use the Number buttons to select your PBS station. 8 AUTO CLOCK (PBS) CH 12 TIME ––:–– DATE ––/––/–– NOW SEARCHING TO END PRESS EXIT 6 F.
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Daylight-Savings Time When the Daylight-Savings Time feature is ON, the TV/VCR clock will automatically move forward one hour on the first Sunday in April and move back one hour on the last Sunday in October. To turn Daylight-Savings Time ON or OFF, follow the steps below. 2-4 POWER 1 SLEEP Press the MENU button. PLAY REW F.FWD STOP > PRIM. SETUP VCR PROGRAM VCR SETUP CAPTION REMINDER BRIGHTNESS PRESS B 2 Press the PLAY/▲ button or the STOP/▼ button to select PRIM. SETUP. Then, press the F.
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Time Zone 19 When you set the clock using AUTO CLOCK, specify your time zone. The TV/VCR will maintain the clock according to your time zone. 1 2-5 Press the MENU button. > PRIM. SETUP VCR PROGRAM VCR SETUP CAPTION REMINDER BRIGHTNESS PRESS B POWER 2 Press the PLAY/▲ button or the STOP/▼ button to select PRIM. SETUP. Then, press the F.FWD/B button. PRIMARY SETUP 6 1 SLEEP PLAY REW F.FWD STOP MENU STATUS/EXIT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ALT.
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Front Panel Cassette Compartment Insert a video cassette tape here. STOP/EJECT Button Press once to stop the tape. When playback is stopped, press to eject the tape. Press to select an item in the menu. POWER Button Press to turn the power on or off. Wireless Remote Sensor Receives a signal from your remote control so you can operate the TV/VCR from a distance. VIDEO Jack Connect this jack to the video out jack of a camcorder or a VCR. Details are on page 31.
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Rear Panel 21 ANT. AC Power Cord Connect to a standard AC outlet to supply power to the TV/VCR. ANT(enna) Jack Connect your antenna or cable here. Details are on pages six-seven. Antenna Hole Connect the stem of an indoor antenna here. Details are on page six.
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Remote Control Buttons F.FWD/B Button When tape playback is stopped, press to fast forward the tape at high speed. During tape playback, press to fast forward the tape while the picture stays on the screen. Details are on page 41. Press to change the setting of an item in the on-screen menu or press to proceed to the next menu. SLEEP Button Press to set the sleep timer. Details are on page 47. POWER SLEEP POWER Button Press to turn on or off the TV/VCR. PLAY/▲ Button Press to play a tape.
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Remote Control Buttons (cont’d) 23 STOP/▼ Button Press to stop the tape. Press to select an item in the menu. REW(ind)/{ Button When tape playback is stopped, press to rewind the tape at high speed. During tape playback, press to rewind the tape while the picture stays on the screen. Details are on page 41. Press to change a setting of a pop up menu item or to return to a previous menu. POWER PLAY STATUS/EXIT Button Press to see the status display. Press again to remove the status display.
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Adjusting the Picture Controls Follow these steps to adjust the TV/VCR’s brightness, picture, color, tint, and sharpness. 1 Press the MENU button. POWER SLEEP K > BRIGHTNESS PICTURE COLOR TINT SHARPNESS TV RESET K TO ADJUST PRESS { / B 2 3 Press the PLAY/▲ button or the STOP/▼ button to select the desired control (BRIGHTNESS, for example). 3 1 PLAY REW F.FWD STOP MENU STATUS/EXIT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ALT. CH SPEED MEMORY PAUSE/STILL REC/OTR TRACKING CLEAR CH. 2 4 VOL.
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Adjusting the Picture Controls (cont’d) 25 Decrease decreased brightness decreased contrast paler more purple softer BRIGHTNESS PICTURE COLOR TINT SHARPNESS Increase increased brightness increased contrast more brilliant more green clearer Press the REW(ind)/{ button to decrease a picture control. Press the F.FWD/B button to increase a picture control. POWER STOP REW REC F.
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On-Screen Status Displays A status display will appear when you press the STATUS/EXIT button or certain function buttons. The contents of the status display will vary. To choose the status display mode, follow the steps below. If you select STATUS ON, then select COUNTER ONLY OFF: ● Whenever you press the STOP/p button or the PLAY/o button, the status display will appear for five seconds. Portions of the status display also may appear when you press other function buttons.
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Reminder 27 The channel number will remain on the screen at all times when you set REMINDER to ON. The exception is when closed captioning is selected. Set REMINDER to ON or OFF by following the steps below. 2-3 POWER 1 SLEEP PLAY REW F.FWD Press the MENU button. TO ADJUST PRESS { / B > REMINDER OFF BRIGHTNESS PICTURE COLOR TINT SHARPNESS 2 TO ADJUST PRESS { / B OFF BRIGHTNESS PICTURE COLOR TINT SHARPNESS 3 Press the REW(ind)/{ button or the F.FWD/B button to select ON or OFF.
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Playing Follow the steps below to play a tape. 1 Insert a tape in the TV/VCR. The power will come on. If the tape’s record tab has been removed, playback should start automatically. 2 If playback does not start automatically, press the PLAY/▲ button to start playback. 3 Press the STOP/▼ button on the remote control or the STOP/EJECT button on the TV/VCR once to stop playback. 4 5 Press the REW(ind)/{ button to rewind the tape. 1 5 Insert a tape in the TV/VCR.
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Recording 29 Read and follow the steps below to record a TV program. 1 Place a tape with its record tab intact (see page five) in the TV/VCR. The power will come on. Or, if the tape is already in the TV/VCR, press the POWER button to turn on the TV/VCR, if necessary. 2 Press the SPEED button until the desired tape speed appears on the TV/VCR screen. Details about tape speed are given below. 3 1 6 Use the CH(annel) m/n button or the Number buttons to select the channel to be recorded.
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One-Touch Recording The One-Touch Recording (OTR) function allows you to program an immediate timed recording from 30 minutes to eight hours long without setting the timer. Before you begin, make sure: ● Channels are set up. ● There is a tape in the TV/VCR. The record tab must be intact. 4 Press the STOP/EJECT button on the TV/VCR to stop the OTR. 1 POWER SLEEP Use the CH(annel) m/n button or the Number buttons to select the channel you want to record.
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Rerecording (Tape Duplication) 31 AUDIO and VIDEO OUT Jacks on source unit (VCR or Camcorder) AUDIO VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO OUT IN POWER STOP REC EJECT Audio Cable (white) from AUDIO OUT to AUDIO Video Cable (yellow) from VIDEO OUT to VIDEO AUDIO and VIDEO Jacks on TV/VCR 1 Make the connections shown above, using audio and video cables. (Make sure the source unit is connected to a power source.) 2 The source unit (VCR or camcorder) will play your tape. Insert a prerecorded tape in the source unit.
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Timer Recording Follow the steps below to program the TV/VCR to record TV programs while you’re away from home. The TV/VCR will turn itself on, record, and turn itself off automatically. Before you begin, make sure: ● The clock is set. If not, CLOCK MUST BE SET appears, followed by the SET CLOCK menu. ● Channels are set up. ● There is a tape in the TV/VCR. (Make sure the tape’s record tab is intact and the tape is long enough to record the program.
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Timer Recording (cont’d) 33 4 Use the Number buttons (1-8) to select a position in which to store the timer recording. Flashing numbers indicate an open position (one in which a timer recording has not been stored yet). NOTE: If you select a number that already has been used to store a timer recording, PREVIOUSLY SET PROGRAM will appear on the screen for a few seconds. Then information about the program in that position will appear on the screen. If this happens, press the STATUS/EXIT button.
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Timer Recording (cont’d) 8 11 Press the Number 1 button to record in SP speed or press the Number 2 button to record in SLP speed. Details about tape speed are on page 29. You cannot use the SPEED button at this time. 10 POWER SLEEP ONE TIME PROGRAM PROGRAM 1 PLAY REW CHANNEL 10 TIME ON 09:30 PM TIME OFF 11:00 PM REC SPEED SLP SP=1 SLP=2 TO CORRECT PRESS CLEAR TO END PRESS EXIT 9 Press two Number buttons for the month and two Number buttons for the day you want the program to record.
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Timer Recording (cont’d) 35 Checking or Clearing Timer Recordings 1 2 3 2-4 With the TV/VCR on, press the MENU button. POWER Press the PLAY/▲ button or the STOP/▼ button to select VCR PROGRAM, then press the F.FWD/B button. Press the PLAY/▲ button or the STOP/▼ button to select PROGRAM REVIEW, then press the F.FWD/B button. The timer recording information for the program in the lowest numbered position will appear on the screen.
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Defeat Recording Follow the steps below to prevent accidental recording. 2-3 1 Press the MENU button. > PRIM. SETUP POWER SLEEP PRESS B VCR PROGRAM VCR SETUP CAPTION REMINDER BRIGHTNESS 2 Press the PLAY/▲ button or the STOP/▼ button to select VCR SETUP, then press the F.FWD/B button. VCR SETUP > ONE TIME PLAY [ON] REPEAT PLAY ON-SCREEN MODE DEFEAT RECORDING [OFF] BLUE BACKGROUND [ON] PLAY REW F.FWD STOP 1 MENU STATUS/EXIT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ALT.
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Repeat Play 37 Follow the steps below to program the TV/VCR to play a tape over and over. 2-3 1 POWER SLEEP Press the MENU button. > PRIM. SETUP PLAY PRESS B VCR PROGRAM VCR SETUP CAPTION REMINDER BRIGHTNESS 2 Press the PLAY/▲ button or the STOP/▼ button to select VCR SETUP, then press the F.FWD/B button. VCR SETUP REW F.FWD STOP 1 MENU STATUS/EXIT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ALT. CH SPEED MEMORY PAUSE/STILL REC/OTR TRACKING CLEAR CH. 4 VOL.
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A-B Repeat Play Follow the steps below to program the TV/VCR to play the material between two specified points (A and B) on a tape over and over again. 1 Insert a tape in the TV/VCR. 3-5 1 2 POWER SLEEP Insert a tape in the TV/VCR. PLAY REW Press the MENU button. > PRIM. SETUP PRESS B VCR PROGRAM VCR SETUP CAPTION REMINDER BRIGHTNESS 3 F.FWD STOP 2 MENU STATUS/EXIT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ALT. CH SPEED MEMORY PAUSE/STILL REC/OTR TRACKING CLEAR CH. VOL.
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A-B Repeat Play (cont’d) 39 6 7-8 Press the STATUS/EXIT button to remove the menu. A-B REPEAT will appear on the screen. Beneath it, the letter A will flash beside the real-time counter. POWER SLEEP . PLAY REW F.FWD A-B REPEAT A 0:12:34 7 Play, fast forward, or rewind the tape to the position at which you want to begin playback. Stop the tape, then press the MEMORY button to set the start position (A). The flashing A will become a flashing B. .
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Real-Time Counter Memory 1,5 Follow the steps below to reset the real-time counter to zero at a tape location you want to refer to later. 1 POWER SLEEP Play, fast forward, or rewind a tape to the location that you would like to refer to later. Stop the tape. 2 PLAY REW Press the STATUS/EXIT button. The real-time counter will appear on the screen. 01:08 PM CH10 SLP F.FWD STOP STOP 1 : 23 : 45 3 MENU 2 4 1 STATUS/EXIT 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ALT.
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Playback Options 41 Forward and Reverse Searching (SP/LP/SLP) 1 POWER During tape playback, press and release the F.FWD/B button or the REW(ind)/{ button. A fast forward or reverse picture search will begin. SLEEP PLAY REW 2 To return to normal playback, press the PLAY/▲ button. Super High Speed Searching (LP/SLP) 1 During tape playback, press the F.FWD/B button or the REW(ind)/{ button, then press again. The TV/VCR will now search in super high speed. F.
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SmartLock 2,4 SmartLock enables parents to prevent their children from watching inappropriate material on TV. SmartLock reads the ratings for programming (except for news and sports programs, unedited movies on premium cable channels, and Emergency Broadcast System signals), then denies access to programming if the program’s rating meets or exceeds the limitations you select. The ratings are defined on page 45. To block ratings, follow the steps below. POWER SLEEP PLAY 1 REW F.
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SmartLock (cont’d) 43 5-6 5 Press the PLAY/▲ button or the STOP/▼ button to select Movie Ratings or Parental Guidelines. Then, press the F.FWD/B button. POWER SLEEP BLOCK > Movie Ratings Parental Guidelines PLAY REW SELECT KL CHOOSE B TO END PRESS EXIT MENU 6 Press the PLAY/▲ button or the STOP/▼ button to select the rating you want to block. Then, press the F.FWD/B button so that ON appears beside the rating.
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SmartLock (cont’d) To change the access code, follow these steps. 1 2,4 Press the MENU button. > SMARTLOCK REVIEW EXIT PRIM. SETUP VCR PROGRAM VCR SETUP POWER PRESS B SLEEP PLAY REW 2 F.FWD STOP Press the PLAY/▲ button or the STOP/▼ button to select SMARTLOCK. Then, press the F.FWD/B button. SMARTLOCK _ _ _ _ Enter Your Access Code 1 5 MENU 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ALT. CH SPEED MEMORY PAUSE/STILL REC/OTR 3 STATUS/EXIT TRACKING CLEAR CH. VOL.
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SmartLock (cont’d) 45 To check the SmartLock settings, follow these steps. 1 Press the MENU button. POWER > REVIEW SLEEP PRESS B EXIT PRIM. SETUP VCR PROGRAM VCR SETUP CAPTION PLAY REW 2 Press the PLAY/▲ button or the STOP/▼ button to select REVIEW. Then, press the F.FWD/B button so that the SmartLock settings appear. Ratings that are blocked will appear on the screen. An “X” will appear if a specific sub-rating is blocked, such as V for Violence in the TV-14 category.
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Blue Background If you want the TV screen to be solid blue when a weak signal is received, set BLUE BACKGROUND to ON. The screen will be blue and the sound will be muted. Or, if you want to receive the weak signal, set BLUE BACKGROUND to OFF. When you select a channel that is receiving a weak signal, you will see and hear the static in the TV programming. To set BLUE BACKGROUND to ON or OFF, follow the steps below. 2-3 POWER 1 SLEEP PLAY REW F.FWD Press the MENU button. > PRIM.
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Sleep Timer 47 Use the sleep timer to program the TV/VCR to shut off in a certain amount of time. 1 1-2 Press the SLEEP button. The sleep timer display will appear on the screen. (You can not set the sleep timer during a recording.) POWER SLEEP 0 SLEEP MIN PLAY REW F.FWD STOP 2 MENU Within five seconds, press the SLEEP button repeatedly to select 30 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes, or 120 minutes. In a few seconds, the display will disappear.
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Closed Caption When you watch a program that is being broadcast with closed captions, you can access on-screen boxes containing the program’s dialogue (for example, what a character is saying), dialogue in a foreign language, or information (such as a channel guide, schedule, or announcements). Follow the steps below to select closed captions. Not all TV programs and commercials are broadcast with closed captions. Similarly, all types of closed captions (second language, half-screen text, etc.
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Closed Caption (cont’d) 49 4 Press the STATUS/EXIT button. The type of closed captions you selected at step 3 will appear on the screen. POWER SLEEP PLAY REW F.FWD STOP MENU STATUS/EXIT CLEAR HELLO Standard Closed Captions 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ALT. CH SPEED MEMORY PAUSE/STILL REC/OTR TRACKING CH. 4 VOL.
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Volume Bar Usually, the volume bar appears when you press the VOL(ume) m/n button. If you do not need it, set the VOLUME BAR to OFF. For example, when you watch a program that is being broadcast with closed captions, you may choose to set the VOLUME BAR to OFF so the captions can remain on the screen. The captions will remain on the screen even when you press the VOL(ume) m/n button or the MUTE button. 2-3 POWER SLEEP 1 PLAY Press the MENU button. REW F.FWD STOP > PRIM.
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Automatic Operation Features 51 The following playback features will always operate. Automatic Playback When you put a tape in the TV/VCR, the power will come on automatically. If the tape’s record tab is missing, playback will begin. If a timer recording is set, the power will not come on automatically when you insert a tape with the record tab intact. 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.
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Specifications General CRT: 25-inch in line gun Television system: NTSC-M Closed caption system: Section 15.119, FCC (Federal Communications Commission) Standard Video Heads: Two heads Tape width: 1/2 inch (12.65 mm) Tape speed SP: 33.35 mm/sec. LP: 16.67 mm/sec. SLP: 11.12 mm/sec. Operating Temperature: 41˚F (5˚C) to 104˚F (40˚C) Relative Humidity: 10% to 75% Power requirement: AC 120V, 60Hz Power consumption: 125W Sound output: 1W Dimensions: 24-1/2" (H) x 25-1/32" (W) x 20-3/32" (D) 622.
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Glossary 53 AUDIO Jack: jack located on the front of the TV/VCR which is used to record audio from another source. Automatic Channel Setup: process in which the TV/VCR scans all available channels and places the ones you receive in its memory. Then, when you push the CHANNEL o/p buttons, you only scan through channels you receive. Bands: settings that allow you to tune channels. • Antenna – VHF (very high frequency; channels 2-13) and UHF (ultra high frequency; channels 14-69).
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Helpful Hints If you are having problems with your product, check this list of problems and possible solutions before requesting service. You may be able to solve the problem yourself. If you need to call a customer service representative, please know the model number and serial number of your product before you call. This information is displayed on the back of the product. Also, please take a moment to identify the problem you are having, and be prepared to explain this to the representative.
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Helpful Hints (cont’d) 55 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.
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Limited Warranty TV/VCR COMBINATION 90 Days Free Labor/One Year Free Parts Exchange (Two Years Free Exchange on Color Picture Tube) This product must be carried in for repair. WHO IS COVERED? You must have proof of purchase to receive warranty service. A sales receipt or other document showing that you purchased the product is considered proof of purchase. WHAT IS COVERED? Warranty coverage begins the day you buy your product.
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Index 57 a-b repeat play . . . . . . . . .38-39 accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 ant(enna) jack . . . . . . . . . . .6, 21 audio jack . . . . . . . . . . .7, 20, 31 automatic playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 rewind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 blue background . . . . . . . . . . .46 brightness, adjusting . . . . .24-25 memory button . . . . . . . . . . .23, 38-40 real-time counter . . . . . . . .40 rewind, power off . . . . . . .
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SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES The following items are supplied with your TV/VCR; they are provided to help you use or set up your TV/VCR. PO WE R SLE EP RE W PL AY ME ST NU OP F.F WD ST AT US 1 /EX IT 2 4 CLE AR 3 5 7 6 8 SP EE ME MO ALT RY C/O TR .