CCZ256comb.QX33 4/6/99 9:13 PM Page 1 Color TV with built-in VCR CCZ256AT Owner’s Manual Important! Return your Warranty Registration Card within 10 days. See why inside.
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CCZ256comb.QX33 4/6/99 9:13 PM Page 3 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; Stereo Features; and Information You May Need. The instructions explain all of the TV/VCR’s features, which are listed below.
CCZ256comb.QX33 4/6/99 9:13 PM Page 4 4 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CCZ256comb.QX33 4/6/99 9:13 PM Page 5 Before Using the TV/VCR 5 Putting Batteries in the Remote Control 1 1 Remove the battery compartment lid on the bottom of the remote control by pressing in the tab and lifting the lid. 2 Place three AA batteries inside the battery compartment with their + and – ends aligned as indicated. 2 3 Replace the battery compartment lid.
CCZ256comb.QX33 4/6/99 9:13 PM Page 6 6 Hooking Up the TV/VCR 1 Hook up your TV/VCR using one of the connections shown. A. Connect a Cable signal or an antenna to the ANT(enna) Jack. Hooking Up Your TV/VCR With a Cable Signal or Outdoor Antenna 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.
CCZ256comb.QX33 4/6/99 9:13 PM Page 7 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 34. AUDIO/VIDEO OUT Jacks on VCR ANT AUDIO IN L IN OUT R IN VIDEO IN OUT VIDEO OUT CH3 CH4 AUDIO IN R L Use a Video cable to connect the VIDEO OUT Jack on the VCR to the VIDEO IN Jack on the rear of the TV/VCR. ANT.
CCZ256comb.QX33 4/6/99 9:13 PM Page 8 8 Turning On the TV/VCR Before you turn on the TV/VCR, make sure there are batteries 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 1 EJECT POWER SLEEP SPEED MEMORY PAUSE/STILL REC/OTR PLAY Press the POWER button. The TV/VCR will come on and the screen shown below will appear.
CCZ256comb.QX33 4/6/99 9:13 PM Page 9 Language Selection 9 Follow the steps below to change the language of the on-screen displays. 1 Press the COMBI button, then press the MENU button. > PRIM. SETUP EJECT POWER PRESS B VCR PROGRAM VCR SETUP CAPTION REMINDER BRIGHTNESS SLEEP SPEED MEMORY PAUSE/STILL REC/OTR 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.
CCZ256comb.QX33 4/6/99 9:13 PM Page 10 10 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. 1 5 Wait for the TV/VCR to set up channels. Press the COMBI button, then press the MENU button. EJECT POWER > PRIM. SETUP SLEEP PRESS B VCR PROGRAM VCR SETUP CAPTION REMINDER BRIGHTNESS 2 Press the PLAY/▲ button or the STOP/▼ button to select INPUT.
CCZ256comb.QX33 4/6/99 9:13 PM Page 11 Automatic Channel Setup (cont’d) 11 Adding/Deleting Channels 1 Press the COMBI button, then press the MENU button. PRESS B > PRIM. SETUP VCR PROGRAM VCR SETUP CAPTION REMINDER BRIGHTNESS EJECT POWER SLEEP SPEED MEMORY PAUSE/STILL REC/OTR 2 PLAY REW Press the PLAY/▲ button or the STOP/▼ button to select PRIM. SETUP, then press the F.FWD/B button. PRIMARY SETUP 1 SELECT LANGUAGE 2 AUTO PROGRAMMING 3 ADD/DELETE CHANNEL 4 CH.
CCZ256comb.QX33 4/6/99 9:13 PM Page 12 12 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.
CCZ256comb.QX33 4/6/99 9:14 PM Page 13 Setting the Clock (cont’d) 13 4 Press the Number 2 button to select SET MANUAL CLOCK. 5-6 SET MANUAL CLOCK TIME – – : – – DATE – – / – – / – – EJECT POWER SLEEP TO END PRESS EXIT 5 SPEED PAUSE/STILL PLAY REW 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. For example, for 9:30 PM, press 09, 30, 2. SET MANUAL CLOCK TIME 09 : 30 PM MONTH ––/––/–– 7 4 F.
CCZ256comb.QX33 4/6/99 9:14 PM Page 14 14 Setting the Clock (cont’d) Automatic PBS Channel Selection 1 Press the COMBI button, then press the MENU button. > PRIM. SETUP VCR PROGRAM VCR SETUP CAPTION REMINDER BRIGHTNESS PRESS B EJECT POWER SLEEP SPEED MEMORY PAUSE/STILL REC/OTR 2 Press the PLAY/▲ button or the STOP/▼ button to select PRIM. SETUP. Then, press the F.FWD/B button. PRIMARY SETUP 1 SELECT LANGUAGE 2 AUTO PROGRAMMING 3 ADD/DELETE CHANNEL 4 CH.
CCZ256comb.QX33 4/6/99 9:14 PM Page 15 Setting the Clock (cont’d) 15 5 Press the Number 1 button to select SET PBS CH. AUTO. 6 Wait for the TV/VCR to find the time. EJECT POWER SET AUTO CLOCK SLEEP TIME DATE SPEED MEMORY ––:–– PAUSE/STILL REC/OTR ––/––/–– NOW SEARCHING PLAY TO END PRESS EXIT 6 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.
CCZ256comb.QX33 4/6/99 9:14 PM Page 16 16 Setting the Clock (cont’d) Manual PBS Channel Selection 1 Press the COMBI button, then press the MENU button. > PRIM. SETUP VCR PROGRAM VCR SETUP CAPTION REMINDER BRIGHTNESS PRESS B EJECT POWER SLEEP SPEED MEMORY PAUSE/STILL REC/OTR 2 Press the PLAY/▲ button or the STOP/▼ button to select PRIM. SETUP. Then, press the F.FWD/B button. PRIMARY SETUP 1 SELECT LANGUAGE 2 AUTO PROGRAMMING 3 ADD/DELETE CHANNEL 4 CH.
CCZ256comb.QX33 4/6/99 9:14 PM Page 17 Setting the Clock (cont’d) 17 5 Press the Number 2 button to select SET PBS CH. MANUAL. AUTO CLOCK (PBS) CH – – TIME ––:–– DATE ––/––/–– 7 Wait for the TV/VCR to find the time. EJECT POWER SELECT CHANNEL NUMBER TO END PRESS EXIT SLEEP SPEED MEMORY PAUSE/STILL REC/OTR 6 PLAY REW Use the Number buttons to enter your PBS station. If you make a mistake, press the CLEAR button, then enter the correct number.
CCZ256comb.QX33 4/6/99 9:14 PM Page 18 18 Daylight-Saving Time When the Daylight-Saving 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-Saving Time ON or OFF, follow the steps below. 1 Press the COMBI button, then press the MENU button. EJECT POWER SLEEP SPEED MEMORY PAUSE/STILL REC/OTR > PRIM.
CCZ256comb.QX33 4/6/99 9:14 PM Page 19 Time Zone 19 When you set the clock using AUTO CLOCK, specify a time zone so the TV/VCR will maintain the clock according to your time zone. 1 Press the COMBI button, then press the MENU button. EJECT POWER SLEEP > PRIM. SETUP PRESS B VCR PROGRAM VCR SETUP CAPTION REMINDER BRIGHTNESS SPEED MEMORY PAUSE/STILL REC/OTR PLAY 6 2 Press the PLAY/▲ button or the STOP/▼ button to select PRIM. SETUP. Then, press the F.FWD/B button.
CCZ256comb.QX33 4/6/99 9:14 PM Page 20 20 Setting the Remote to Operate a Cable Box/DBS Your TV/VCR remote control may operate your Cable Box/DBS. If the remote control doesn’t operate your Cable Box/DBS now, follow the steps below to program your remote control. 1 Turn on your Cable Box/DBS. Point the remote control at your Cable Box/DBS and press the CABLE/DBS button. Then, press the POWER button. If your Cable Box/DBS turns off, try the other Cable Box/DBS buttons (see pages 24 - 25 for details).
CCZ256comb.QX33 4/6/99 9:14 PM Page 21 Setting the Remote to Operate a Cable Box/DBS (cont’d) 21 5 Within 30 seconds, press the Number buttons to enter the two-digit code for your Cable Box/DBS. For example, if you have a Zenith Cable Box, press Number buttons 2, 3. 6 EJECT POWER SLEEP SPEED MEMORY PAUSE/STILL REC/OTR PLAY REW 6 Repeat step 1. If the remote control works your Cable Box/DBS, you’re finished.
CCZ256comb.QX33 4/6/99 9:14 PM Page 22 22 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 pop up menu. POWER Button Press to turn the power on or off. When you press the POWER button to turn on the TV/VCR, the remote locator will be activated. Details are on page 28.
CCZ256comb.QX33 4/6/99 9:14 PM Page 23 Rear Panel 23 Antenna Hole Connect the stem of an indoor rod antenna here. Details are on page six. ANT. VIDEO IN AUDIO IN R L ANT(enna) Jack Connect your antenna or cable here. Details are on pages six - seven. VIDEO IN Jack Connect this jack to the video out jack of a camcorder or a VCR. Details are on page seven. AUDIO IN Jacks Connect these jacks to the audio out jacks of a camcorder or a VCR. Details are on page seven.
CCZ256comb.QX33 4/6/99 9:14 PM Page 24 24 Remote Control Buttons EJECT Button Press to eject the tape. SPEED Button Press to select the recording speed (SP, LP, or SLP). POWER Button Press to turn on or off the TV/VCR, Cable Box, or Direct Broadcast System. (You must first press the COMBI or CABLE/DBS button.) Details are on pages 20 - 21. SLEEP Button Press to set the sleep timer. Details are on page 44. PLAY/▲ Button Press to play a tape. Details are on page 31.
CCZ256comb.QX33 4/6/99 9:14 PM Page 25 Remote Control Buttons (cont’d) 25 PAUSE/STILL Button During recording, press to temporarily stop the recording. Press again to resume recording. Details are on page 32. You cannot pause a One-Touch Recording. During tape playback, press to freeze the picture (still). Details are on page 54. MEMORY Button Press to memorize a tape position at which the real-time counter was set to 0:00:00. Details are on page 51.
CCZ256comb.QX33 4/6/99 9:14 PM Page 26 26 Adjusting the Picture Controls Follow these steps to adjust the TV/VCR’s brightness, picture, color, tint, and sharpness. 1 Press the COMBI button, then press the MENU button. EJECT POWER > PRIM. SETUP PRESS B VCR PROGRAM VCR SETUP CAPTION REMINDER BRIGHTNESS SLEEP SPEED MEMORY PAUSE/STILL REC/OTR 2 Press the PLAY/▲ button or the STOP/▼ button to select the desired control (BRIGHTNESS, for example). 3 1 PLAY REW F.
CCZ256comb.QX33 4/6/99 9:14 PM Page 27 Smart Picture 27 The Smart Picture feature allows you to improve the TV/VCR’s picture when viewing sports, a movie, or video games; to improve the picture when the antenna/cable signal is weak; or to reset the picture controls to their original settings. 1 Press the SMART PICTURE button repeatedly until the Smart Picture mode you want appears on screen. The following options will be available.
CCZ256comb.QX33 4/6/99 9:14 PM Page 28 28 Remote Locator Your TV/VCR can find your remote control for you. When you press the POWER button on the TV/VCR to turn on the TV/VCR, your remote control beeps and LOCATING REMOTE appears on-screen. The remote control will beep for about 30 seconds. Or, press any button on the remote control to stop the beeping. If another remote control beeps ... 2 If another remote control beeps... The TV/VCR may find other remote controls.
CCZ256comb.QX33 4/6/99 9:14 PM Page 29 On-Screen Status Displays 29 A status display, which includes the current time, channel, and other information (see illustration of the status display at right), will appear when you press the STATUS/EXIT button or certain function buttons. You can bring up the status display at any time by pressing the STATUS/EXIT button. Remove the status display by pressing this button again. The contents of the status display may vary.
CCZ256comb.QX33 4/6/99 9:14 PM Page 30 30 Reminder The channel number will remain on-screen at all times when you set REMINDER to ON in the pop up menu. The exception is during tape playback, Forward and Reverse Searching, Still mode, and when closed captioning is selected (CAPTION in the pop up menu). Set REMINDER to ON or OFF by following the steps below. 1 SLEEP Press the COMBI button, then press the MENU button. > PRIM.
CCZ256comb.QX33 4/6/99 9:14 PM Page 31 Playing 31 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. 1 Insert a tape in the TV/VCR. EJECT POWER 2 If playback does not start automatically, press the COMBI button, then press the PLAY/▲ button to start playback. 3 4 Press the STOP/▼ button to stop playback. Press the REW(ind)/{ button to rewind the tape.
CCZ256comb.QX33 4/6/99 9:14 PM Page 32 32 Recording 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 COMBI button, then press the POWER button to turn on the TV/VCR. 2 Press the SPEED button until the desired tape speed appears on the TV/VCR screen. Details about tape speed are given below.
CCZ256comb.QX33 4/6/99 9:14 PM Page 33 One-Touch Recording 33 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. 1 Press the COMBI button, then press the CH(annel). Up/Down buttons or the Number buttons to select the channel you want to record.
CCZ256comb.QX33 4/6/99 9:14 PM Page 34 34 Rerecording (Tape Duplication) AUDIO/VIDEO OUT Jacks on VCR ANT AUDIO IN L IN OUT R 1 IN VIDEO IN OUT VIDEO OUT CH3 CH4 AUDIO IN R L Use a Video cable to connect the VIDEO OUT Jack on the VCR to the VIDEO IN Jack on the rear of the TV/VCR. ANT. AUDIO/VIDEO IN Jacks on the rear of TV/VCR Use an Audio cable to connect the AUDIO OUT Jacks on the VCR to the AUDIO IN Jacks on the rear of the TV/VCR.
CCZ256comb.QX33 4/6/99 9:14 PM Page 35 Timer Recording 35 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. ● 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.
CCZ256comb.QX33 4/6/99 9:14 PM Page 36 36 Timer Recording (cont’d) 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 yet been stored). NOTE: If you select a number that has already been used to store a timer recording, PREVIOUSLY SET PROGRAM will appear on-screen for a few seconds. Then information about the program in that position will appear on-screen.
CCZ256comb.QX33 4/6/99 9:14 PM Page 37 Timer Recording (cont’d) 37 8 Press the Number 1 button to record in SP speed, press the Number 2 button to record in LP speed, or press the Number 3 button to record in SLP speed. Details about tape speed are on page 32. You cannot use the (Tape) SPEED button at this time.
CCZ256comb.QX33 4/6/99 9:14 PM Page 38 38 Timer Recording (cont’d) Checking or Clearing Timer Recordings 1 With the TV/VCR on, press the COMBI button, then press the MENU button. 2 SLEEP Press the PLAY/▲ button or the STOP/▼ button to select VCR PROGRAM, then press the F.FWD/B button. 3 Press the Number 4 button to select PROGRAM REVIEW. The timer recording information for the program in the lowest numbered position will appear on-screen.
CCZ256comb.QX33 4/6/99 9:14 PM Page 39 Setting Up the VCR Plus+ Programming System 39 1 First, fill in the boxes on this page. It will only take a few minutes, and you must do it if you want the VCR Plus+ programming system to work properly. Since the channel numbers of the stations you receive may not be the same as the station numbers, and since channel numbers differ from area to area, you must program the TV/VCR with your local channel information.
CCZ256comb.QX33 4/6/99 9:14 PM Page 40 40 Setting Up the VCR Plus+ Programming System (cont’d) 2 Now, compare the channel numbers you have written in the VCR PLUS+ CH. and CABLE/TV CH. columns. You’ll notice that some stations have VCR Plus+ and Cable/TV channel numbers that are the same, and other stations have channel numbers that do not match. Where the channel numbers DO NOT match, you must tell the TV/VCR the VCR Plus+ and Cable/TV channel numbers according to the following steps.
CCZ256comb.QX33 4/6/99 9:14 PM Page 41 Timer Recording With the VCR Plus+ Programming System 41 Follow the steps below to program a timer recording using the PlusCode programming numbers in your TV guide. Before you begin, make sure: ● The clock has been set. If not, CLOCK MUST BE SET appears. ● Channels are programmed. ● 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). ● You have completed the steps on pages 39 - 40.
CCZ256comb.QX33 4/6/99 9:14 PM Page 42 42 Timer Recording With the VCR Plus+ Programming System (cont’d) 4 Press the Number 1 button to record in SP speed, the Number 2 button to record in LP speed, or the Number 3 button to record in SLP speed. Your selection will appear to the right of REC SPEED on-screen, although SP=1 LP=2 SLP=3 will continue to flash. For details about tape speed, see pages 32 and 57. You cannot use the SPEED button at this time.
CCZ256comb.QX33 4/6/99 9:14 PM Page 43 Record Defeat 43 Follow the steps below to prevent accidental recording. 1 Press the COMBI button, then press the MENU button. > PRIM. SETUP PRESS B VCR PROGRAM VCR SETUP CAPTION REMINDER BRIGHTNESS SLEEP 2 Press the PLAY/▲ button or the STOP/▼ button to select VCR SETUP, then press the F.FWD/B button. PRIM. SETUP VCR PROGRAM > VCR SETUP CAPTION REMINDER BRIGHTNESS EJECT POWER 5 1 SPEED MEMORY PAUSE/STILL REC/OTR PLAY REW F.
CCZ256comb.QX33 4/6/99 9:14 PM Page 44 44 Setting the Sleep Timer Use the sleep timer to program the TV/VCR to shut off in a certain amount of time. 1 Press the COMBI button, then press the SLEEP button. The sleep timer display will appear on-screen. (You can not set the sleep timer during a recording.) EJECT POWER 1 SLEEP SPEED MEMORY PAUSE/STILL REC/OTR 2 PLAY SLEEP 0 MIN REW F.
CCZ256comb.QX33 4/6/99 9:14 PM Page 45 Closed Caption 45 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.
CCZ256comb.QX33 4/6/99 9:14 PM Page 46 46 Closed Caption (cont’d) 4 Press the STATUS/EXIT button. The type of closed captions you selected at step 3 will appear on-screen. EJECT POWER SLEEP SPEED MEMORY PAUSE/STILL REC/OTR PLAY REW HELLO F.FWD STOP Standard Closed Captions MENU 4 STATUS/EXIT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A.CH 0 +100 CABLE/DBS COMBI CLEAR CH. WORLD WEATHER NYL LOS LONDON CLOUD RAIN CLOUD 5C 8C 7C 23:00 20:00 4:00 Half-screen text VOL. VAR.
CCZ256comb.QX33 4/6/99 9:14 PM Page 47 Volume Bar / Smart Sound 47 Usually, the volume bar appears when you press the VOL(ume). Up/Down buttons. If you do not need it, set the VOLUME BAR to OFF position. 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-screen. The captions will remain on-screen even when you press the VOL(ume). Up/Down buttons or the MUTE button.
CCZ256comb.QX33 4/6/99 9:14 PM Page 48 48 Repeat Play Follow the steps below to program the TV/VCR to play a tape over and over. 1 Press the COMBI button, then press the MENU button. EJECT POWER > PRIM. SETUP PRESS B SLEEP VCR PROGRAM VCR SETUP CAPTION REMINDER BRIGHTNESS SPEED MEMORY PAUSE/STILL REC/OTR PLAY REW F.FWD STOP 2 Press the PLAY/▲ button or the STOP/▼ button to select VCR SETUP, then press the F.FWD/B button. 1 MENU STATUS/EXIT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A.
CCZ256comb.QX33 4/6/99 9:14 PM Page 49 A - B Repeat Play 49 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 2 1 Insert a tape in the TV/VCR. Insert a tape in the TV/VCR. EJECT POWER SLEEP SPEED MEMORY PAUSE/STILL REC/OTR Press the COMBI button, then press the MENU button. PLAY REW > PRIM. SETUP F.
CCZ256comb.QX33 4/6/99 9:14 PM Page 50 50 A - B Repeat Play (cont’d) 5 Press the STATUS/EXIT button to remove the display. AB REPEAT will appear on-screen. Beneath it, the letter A will flash beside the real-time counter. 6-7 . EJECT POWER SLEEP A SPEED MEMORY PAUSE/STILL REC/OTR A-B REPEAT 1:23:45 PLAY 6 REW F.FWD STOP 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).
CCZ256comb.QX33 4/6/99 9:14 PM Page 51 Real-Time Counter Memory 51 Follow the steps below to reset the real-time counter to zero at a tape location you want to refer to later. 1 Play, fast forward, or rewind a tape to the location that you would like to refer to later. Stop the tape. 2 SLEEP Press the STATUS/EXIT button. The real-time counter will appear on-screen. 01:08 PM CH10 STEREO SLP EJECT POWER STOP 1 : 23 : 45 3 SPEED MEMORY PAUSE/STILL REC/OTR 5 2 PLAY REW F.
CCZ256comb.QX33 4/6/99 9:14 PM Page 52 52 Index Search This feature allows you to index the starting points of programs that you have recorded on a tape. Then, you can easily rewind or fast forward to that point. Example: If you are watching program number 4 and you want to fast forward to program number 7, skip three programs. EJECT POWER SLEEP SPEED MEMORY PAUSE/STILL REC/OTR CURRENT PLAYBACK PROGRAM Beginning of tape End of tape 3 Pro. 1 Pro. 2 Pro.3 Pro. 4 Pro. 5 Pro. 6 Pro.
CCZ256comb.QX33 4/6/99 9:14 PM Page 53 Automatic Operation Features 53 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.
CCZ256comb.QX33 4/6/99 9:14 PM Page 54 54 Playback Options Forward and Reverse Searching (SP/LP/SLP) 1 During tape playback, press and release the F.FWD/B button or the REW(ind)/s button. A fast forward or reverse picture search will begin. EJECT POWER 2 SLEEP SPEED MEMORY PAUSE/STILL REC/OTR To return to normal playback, press the PLAY/▲ button. PLAY Super High Speed Searching (LP/SLP) REW F.FWD STOP 1 During tape playback, press the F.
CCZ256comb.QX33 4/6/99 9:14 PM Page 55 MTS Broadcast Stereo System 55 Your TV/VCR can receive a program broadcast in stereo or with second audio (usually, that means a program is broadcast with a second language). When the second audio is available, you can select either the main audio (Mono) or the second audio. But your TV/VCR can record only the sound you select. Select a sound by following the steps on page 56.
CCZ256comb.QX33 4/6/99 9:14 PM Page 56 56 MTS Broadcast Stereo System (cont’d) 1 Press the COMBI button, then press the MENU button. TO ADJUST PRESS { / B > STEREO/SAP EJECT POWER STEREO INPUT EXIT PRIM. SETUP VCR PROGRAM VCR SETUP 2 SLEEP 3 PAUSE/STILL PLAY REW F.FWD STOP MENU 3 4 MEMORY REC/OTR Press the PLAY/▲ button or the STOP/▼ button to select STEREO/SAP. Press the REW(ind)/s button or the F.FWD/B button to select STEREO, SAP, or MONO.
CCZ256comb.QX33 4/6/99 9:14 PM Page 57 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: Four 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.
CCZ256comb.QX33 4/6/99 9:14 PM Page 58 58 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.
CCZ256comb.QX33 4/6/99 9:14 PM Page 59 Helpful Hints (cont’d) 59 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.
CCZ256comb.QX33 4/6/99 9:14 PM Page 60 60 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.
CCZ256comb.QX33 4/6/99 9:14 PM Page 61 Index 61 a-b repeat play . . . . . . . .49 - 50 accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 a.ch button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 antenna hole . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 ant(enna) jack . . . . . . . . . . .6, 23 audio in jacks . . . . . . . .7, 23, 34 automatic playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 rewind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 brightness, adjusting . . . . . . . .26 cable/dbs button . . . . . . .
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4/6/99 9:14 PM SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES CCZ256comb.QX33 Page 64 Check to be sure the items on this page are packed with your TV/VCR. These accessories are provided to help you use or set up your TV/VCR. Remote Control (4835 218 37227) Three AA Batteries (4835 138 17012) If any of these items are not included, or if you need to replace an item, contact Philips Service Solutions Group at the address below. Philips Service Solutions Group P.O. Box 967 Greeneville, TN 37744-0967 Or, call 1-800-851-8885.