Philips CCB 252AT User manual

Owner's Manual
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Introduction3
Welcome to yourTV/VCR owner's manual.
Thismanualhassevensections:SettingUp YourTV/VCR; Description of Controls;BasicOperations;
Recording Options; PlayingOptions;Additional Features;and InformationYouMay Need.The instructions
explainallof theTV/VCR's features,which are listedbelow.
Features
A-B Repeat Play
Automatic Channel Setup
Automatic Head Cleaner
Automatic Operation Features
Automatic TrackingAdjustment
Blue Background
Closed Caption
Daylight-SavingsTime
High Quality (HQ) System
On-screen displaysin Englishor Spanish
On-screen Menu Programming,accessiblewith
remote control or front panel buttons
•One-Touch Recording
•Real-Time Counter
•Remote Control
i Repeat Play
S-VHSQuasi PlayBack (SQPB)
ShowGuardTM - IndefiniteTimer Recording
memory
SleepTimer
SmartCIockTM
• SmartLockTM
• SpecialEffectsPlayback:Forward and Reverse
Searching;Still
• Timer Recording
• Wake UpTimer
Safety_Precautions
Warning:Topreventfire or shockhazard,do not exposethis
equipmentto rain or moisture.
FederalCommunicationsCommission(FCC)Warning:Any unau-
thorized changesor modifications to this equipmentvoidthe
user'sauthorityto operate it.
This TV/VCR, equipped with a High Quality(HQ) system,is com-
patible with existingVideo Home System(VHS) equipment.
Philips Consumer Electronics recommends that you useonly
videocassette tapes that are labeledwith the _ mark. The
useof other tapes may result in poor picture quality and excessive
deposits on the video heads,which may not be covered by the
warranty if damageoccurs.
Note to the CableTV System Installer:This reminder is pro-
videdto call the CableTV system installer'sattention to Article
820-40 of the National ElectricalCode, which providesguidelines
for proper grounding- in particular,specifyingthat the cable
groundshall be connected to the groundingsystem of the building,
as closeto the point of cable entry aspossible.
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4 TableofContents
Setting Up Your TV/VCR
Introduction .......................................................... 3
Table of Contents ...................................................... 4
Before Using the TV/VCR ................................................ 5
Hooking Up the TV/VCR ............................................... 6-7
Turning On the "I'V/VCR ................................................. 8
Language Selection ..................................................... 9
Automatic Channel Setup ............................................ 10-11
Setting the Clock ................................................... 12-17
Daylight-Savings Time .................................................. 18
Time Zone .......................................................... 19
Description of Controls
Front Panel .......................................................... 20
Rear Panel ........................................................... 2 I
Remote Control Buttons ............................................. 22-23
Adjusting the Picture Controls ......................................... 24-25
On-Screen Status Displays ............................................... 26
Rern_nder ........................................................... 27
Basic Operations
Playing .............................................................. 28
Recording ........................................................... 29
Recording Options
One-Touch Recording .................................................. 30
Rerecording (Tape Duplication) ........................................... 3I
Timer Recording .... . .............................................. 32-35
Defeat Recording ..................................................... 36
Playing Options
Repeat Play .......................................................... 37
A-B Repeat Play .................................................... 38-39
Real-Time Counter Memory ............................................. 40
Playback Options ..................................................... 41
Additional Features
SmartLock ........................................................ 42-45
Blue Background ...................................................... 46
SleepTimer .......................................................... 47
Wake Up Timer .................................................... _..48
Closed Caption .................................................... 49-50
Volume Bar .......................................................... 5 I
Automatic Operation Features ........................................... 52
Information You May Need
Specifications ......................................................... 53
Glossary ............................................................ 54
Helpful Hints ...................................................... 55-56
Limited Warranty ..................................................... 57
Index ............................................................... 58
Accessories .......................................................... 60

Putting Batteries in the Remote Control
I
Remove the battery compartment lid on the bottom of
the remote control by sliding it in the direction of the
arrow.
2
Place two AA batteries inside the battery compartment
with their + and - ends aligned as indicated.
3
Replace the battery compartment lid. 3
Recording Prevention
Video cassettetapes haverecord tabs to ensure that recordings
are not accidentally erased.
I
To prevent accidental recording, break off the tab with a
screwdriver.
2
To record again, cover the hole with cellophane tape.
Using the Remote Control
• Pointthe remote control at the TV/VCR's remote sensor.
•Do not put objectsbetween the remote control and the
TVNCR.
I
2
TV/VCR Maintenance
•In thisTVNCR, useonly tapes with the _ mark.
•Make sure any lightadhesive stick-on notes are removed from
the video cassette tape before putting the tape in the TVNCR.
Removable labels like these canjam the TVNCR.
• Periodic maintenance is required to maintain yourTVNCR's
excellent performance.This TVNCR hasan automatic head
cleaning system.However, the video headswill eventually require
cleaningor replacement. Only an authorized service center
should perform this service.
_elpfu! H:mts
The remote control and its batteries
are supplied.
Do not mix alkaline and man-
ganese batteries.
Do not mix old and new batteries.

6H00kingUptheTV/VCR
I
Hook up your I"V/VCR using one of the connections shown.
A Connecta Cablesignal
• or anantennato the
Hooking Up Your TV/VCR ANT(enna) Jack.
With a Cable Signal or
Outdoor Antenna
Be
Hooking Up Your TV/VCR
With a Cable Box
To view anychannel,set theTV/VCR
to the CableBox output channel
(channel03 or 04).Then, selectchan-
nelsat the Cable Box.
Connect the Cable signalto /
the IN Jackon the Cable Box.
Connect an RFcoaxial cable (75-
ohm, not supplied) to the OUT Jack
on the Cable Box and to the
ANT(enna) Jackon the'I'V/VCR,
I RF coaxial cable
(not supplied)
Ce
Hooking Up Your'rV/VC R
With an IndoorAntenna
To installa rod antenna(not sup-
plied),pushthe stem of the antenna
intothe antennaholeon the top of
the"I'VNCR. Connect the antenna
wire to the ANT(enna) Jackon the
backof the TV/VCR asshown.
Extendthe antennaandadjustits
length,direction,and anglefor the
clearestpicture.
Rod Antenna
(not supplied)
ANT.
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Hooking Up Your
TV/VCR to Another
Video Source
(VCR or Camcorder)
You may need this connection
if you want to copy tapes.
Detailsare on page31.
Use an Audio cable to connect the AUDIO
AUDIO/VIDEO OUT OUT Jack on the VCR to the AUDIO Jack on
Jacks on VCR the front of the TV/VCR.
AUDIO/VIDEO Jacks
on front of TV/VCR
Use aVideo cable to connect theVIDEO OUT Jackon the
VCR to theVIDEO Jackon the front of the TV/VCR.
2
Plug in the TV/VCR's power cord.
3
Before you turn on theTV/VCR, go to page eight•
Helpful Hints
Before connecting an antenna or cable signal to the ANT(enna) Jack, make sure the pin is not bent. If the pin is
bent, straighten it as illustrated, then connect the antenna or cable signal to the ANT(enna) Jack.
Audio and video cables are nat supplied.
Crooked Pin Bent pin
Straight Pin

8 TurningOntheTV/VCR
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Before you turn on the TV/VCR, make sure batteries are in the
remote control and the TV/VCR is hooked up correctly.
The instructionson this pagework only when you turn on the
TV/VCR for the first time.
I
Press the POWER button. TheTV/VCR will come on and the
screen shown below will appear.
SELECT LANGUAGE
> ENGLISH ON
__ESPANOL
SELECT A_t OR
2
Press the PLAY/A button or the STOP/Y button to select
Engl;_h or Spanish on-screen displays and menus.
3
Press the MENU button. The screen shown below will appear
TO TVCR
THEN PRESSI_
END PRESSEXIT
4
Press the F,FWDi_ button to begin automatic channel
setup. The TV/VCR will memorize all availablechannels.When
channelsare set,CHANNELS ARE SETwill appear on the screen
briefly.Then the TV/VCR will go to the lowest channel pro-
grammed,
(If you try to set up channelswhen there is no antenna or cable
connected to the TV/VCR, programming will appear to take place,
but eventually a NO TV SIGNALS ...messagewill appear on the
screen.Connect an antenna or cableto the ANT(enna) jack on the
TV/VCR, then press the EFVVD/I_ button again.Youmayneed to
follow the steps on page 10 instead.)
5
Use the CH(annel) _/_7 button or the Number buttons
on the remote control to select aTV/VCR channel. Use
the VOL(ume) _/_button to adjust the sound.
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Helpful Hints
If you do not see any on-screen dis-
plays when you turn on the TVIVCR,
check your hookups, then try again.
If you still do not see any on-screen
displays, follow the steps on pages
nine-I O to select a language and
set up channels.
To skip step 2, press the MENU
button.All on-screen displays will be
in English.To skip step 4, press the
STATUS/EXITbutton. Channels will
not be set up, and CHANNELS NOT
SET will appear on the screen
briefly.
Youcannot set up channels if you
are using a Cable Box.
Line Input mode will always be
stored in the TV/VCR'smemory as
channel 00. When you select chan-
nel 00,A/V IN will appear on the
screen briefly. Pressthe CH(annel)
_/_ button or the Number but-
tons to select another channel.

LanguageSelection9
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Follow the steps below to change the language of the on-screen
displays and menus.
I
Press the MENU button.
_PRtMSETUP eRESS_
VCR PROGRAM | [
2
Press the PLAY/h, button or the STOP/V button to select
PRIN. SETUP. Then, press the F.FWD/I_ button.
fPRIMAR Y SETUP
•SELECT LANGUAGE
AUTO PROGRAMMING
CH OP.YREVIEW
VO LI_M E BAR [ON]
SET CLOCK
SELECT AV CHOOSE I_
TO END PRESS EXIT
3
ISELECT LANGUAGE
>ENGLISH ON
ESPANOL
SELECT a=v
TO END PRESS EXIT
Press the PLAY/A button or the STOPIV button to
choose SELECT LANGUAGE. Then, press the F.FWD/I_
button.
4
Press the PLAY/A button or the STOPIV button to select
ENGLISH or ESPAI_IOL (Spanish).
5
Press the STATUS/EXIT button.
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If you accidentally select Spanish
and need English on-screendisplays
and menus;
I) Press the MENU button.
2) Pressthe PLAY/A, button or the
STOP/v button to select PREPARA-
CION, then press the EFWD_I_ but-
ton.
3) Press the PLAY/A button or the
STOP/v button to select SELEC-
CION IDIOMA, then press the
EFWD/I_ button.
4) Pressthe PLAY/A button or the
STOP/v button to select ENGLISH.
5) Pressthe STATUS/EXIT button.

I0 AutomaticChannelSetup
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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.
I
Press the MENU button.
VCR PROGRAM
VCR SETUP
CAPTION
REMINDER
BRIGHTNESS
2
Press the PLAY/& button or the STOP/_" button to select
PRIM. SETUP, then press the F.FWD/_ button.
• SELECT LANGUAGE
AUTO PROGRAMMING
CH MEMORY REVIEW
VOLUME BAR [ON}
SET CLOCK
SELECT AV CHOOSE IP-
O END P_ESS EXIT
3
Press the PLAY/A button or the STOPIY button to select
AUTO PROGRAMMING, then press the F.FWD/_ but-
ton. AUTO CH PROGRAMMING ... will appear on the screen.
The TV/VCR distinguishes between "iV channels and cable channels
automatically, and the TV/VCR will memorize its available channels.
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j
Wait for the TV/VCR to set up
channels.
4
Wait for a few minutes.When setup is complete, CHANNELS
ARE SET will appear on the screen,Then the programming of the
lowest channel number placed in theTV/VCR's memory will
appear on the screen. Now, when you press the CH(annel) _/_
button, you will scan only through channels you receive.
Hel_[ulHints ,
Line Input mode will always be
stored in the TV/VCR's memory as
channel 00. Youcannot delete it.
Youcan select channels not stored
in the memory by using the number
buttons on the remote control.
However, you can not select non-
memorized channels using the
CH(annel) _/_7 buttons.

AutomaticChannelSetup(cont'd)II
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Adding/Deleting Channels
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Press the MENU button.
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• CHANNEL SAVED :
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REVIEW
EXIT
PRIM SETUP
CR PROGRAM
2
Press the PLAY/_ button or the STOP/v button to select
CHANNEL.
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EXIT _'
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3
Press the CH(annel) L_/_ button to select the channel
you want to addor delete.
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4
Press the F.FWD/_ button or the REW(ind)/_l button to
select SAVED (to add that channel)or DELETED (to
delete that channel).
Repeat steps 3-4 to add or delete other channels.
5
Press the STATUS/EXIT button.
Programming of the channelyou added or deleted will appear.
I5
3
Helpful Hint
Toreview the channels memorized
by the TV/VCR,follow these steps.
I) Press the MENU button.
2) Pressthe PLAY/& button or the
STOP/V button to select PRIM.
SETUPPressthe F.FWD/I_ button.
3) Pressthe pLAy/i button or the
STOP/V button to select CH MEM-
ORYREVIEW. Press the EFWD_Ik.
button.A list of programmed chan-
nels will appear on the screen.
4) If all the programmed channels
don't fit on the screen, press the
F.FWD_ button. If you do not
press the F.FWD/I_ button within
10 seconds,the remaining channels
will appear on the screen. (If there
are no remaining channels, the pre-
vious menu will appear.) Or press
the REW(ind)/_l button to see the
previous screen of channels.
5) Pressthe STATUSIEXIT button
once or twice.

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 yourTime Zone.
Cable Box users must set the clock manually.
To set the clock manually, follow the steps on pages 12-13.To set
the clock using Automatic PBS Channel Selection, follow the steps
on pages 14-15.To set the clock using Manual PBS Channel
Selection, follow the steps on pages 16-17.
Before you begin, make sure:
The TV/VCR is hooked up and turned on.
Channels are set up.
You make each entry within 60 seconds of the previous entry.
Manual Clock Setting
I
Press the MENU button.
• PRi_SETUP ] PRES1
_R CR PROGRAM
VCR SETUP
CAPTLON
EMINDER
BRIGHTNESS
2
Press the PLAY/& button or the STOPIY button to select
PRIM. SETUP. Then, press the F.FWD_ button.
• SELECT LANGUAGE
AUTO PROGRAMMING
CH MEMORY REVIEW
VOLUME BAR {ON]
SET CLOCK
SELECT &V CHOOSE •
O END PRESS EXIT
3
Press the PLAY/A button or the $TOPI¥ button to select
SET CLOCK.Then, press the F.FWD/I_ button.
SET CLOCK
•AUTO CLOCK [ON]
SET MANUAL CLOCK
DAYLIGHT SVG TIME [ON]
SET TLME :ZONE
[AUTO]
TO CONTINUE PRESS MENU
SELECT &Y CHOOSE I_-
TO END PRESS EXIT
,espr.I,int.
Entries that do not match the
TV/VCR'scalendar will cause a
question mark (?) to appear on the
screen.
Tomake corrections while you are
setting the clock, press the CLEAR
button until the space for the num-
ber you want to correct is flashing.
Then enter the correct number.

4
If ON appears beside AUTO CLOCK, press the F.FWDI_
button so that OFF appears to the right ofAUTO
CLOCK, then press the MENU button. If OFF appears
beside AUTO CLOCK, press the MENU button.
"_SET MANUAL CLOCK
TIME :- -
DATE /--/-
TO END PRESSEXIT
5
Press two Number buttons for the hour(s) and two
Number buttons for the minute(s).Then press I forAM
or 2 for PM. For example, for 9:30 PM, press 09, 30, 2.
s! MA A CLOCK1
TIME 09:30 PM
MONTH _ _ t- _ /- _
TO CORRECT PRESSCLEAR
END PRESSEXIT
6
Press two Number buttons for the month, two Number ii_
buttons for the day, and two Number buttons for the year.
Forexample,for July I, 2000, press07,0I, 00.The clayof the week
will appearautomatically.
SET MANUAL CLOCK
TIME 09:30 PM
DATE 07 I0112000
SATURDAY
TO CORRECT PRESSCLEAR
END PRESSEXtT J
7
Press the STATUSIEXIT button.

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Automatic PBS Channel Selection
I
Press the MENU button.
•PRIMSETUP ]PRESS1
VCR PROGRAM
i VCR SETUP
C_pT_ON
P,EMINDER
GHTNESS
2
Press the PLAY/A, button or the STOPIY button to select
PRIM, SETUP.Then, press the F.FWD/_ button.
•SELECT LANGUAGE
AUTO PROGRAMMING
CH MEMORY REVIEW
LUME BAR {ON]
CLOCK
SELECT A. CHOOSE • //
_, _O END PRESS EXIT J
Press the PLAY/A button or the STOP/¥ button to select
SET CLOCK.Then, press the F.FWD/I_ button.
_- SET CLOCK
•AUTO CLOCK [ON]I_I !
SET MANUAL CLOCK
DAYLIGHT SVG TIME [ON]
SETTIME ZONE
[AUTO]
TO CONTINUE PRESSMENU
SELECT AV CHOOSE IJ"
C O END PRESS EXIT j
4
If ON appears beside AUTO CLOCK, press the MENU
button° If OFF appears beside AUTO CLOCK, press the
F.FWD/I_ button so that ON appears to the right of
AUTO CLOCK, then press the MENU button.
I
AUTO CLOCK 1
AUTO CLOCK USES
PBS CHANNEL DATA
• SET PBS CH AUTO
SET PBS CH MANUAL
SELECT A,V CHOOSE
END PRESS EXOT

5
Pressthe PLAY/A button or the STOP/T button to select
SET PBS CH.AUTO.Then, press the F.FWD_P- button.
SET AUTO CLOCK
_T_ TIM[
DATE - -/ / - -
NOW SEARCHING
END PRESSEXIT
6
NOW SEARCHING flasheson the TV/VCR screen.
7
When the TV/VCR finds the PBS channel, the time will
appear on the screen. Press the STATUS/EXIT button.
SETAUTO CLOCK 1TTTO'IME 06 : 30 PM
DATE 07/01 /2000
SATURDAY
END PRESSEXIT
If CANNOT FIND CLOCK DATA flashes on theTV/VCR
screen, you will be prompted to turn off the TV/VCR.Turn
off theTV/VCR. Leaveit offfor severalminutes.Whenyou turn
on theTV/VCR again,the clock will beset.
Wait for theTV/VCR to find
the time.
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SETAUTO CLOCK _A_
TIME - -
DATE - /--/_ -
CANNOT FIND CLOCK DATA
_ PRESS EXIT
Helpful Hints
•Todisplaythe time on theTVIVCR
screen,pressthe STATUS/EXITbut-
Iton.Detailsare on page 26.
_" Youcannot usetheAUTO CLOCK
feature if you don't receivea PBS
channelthat carriesa time signalin
yourarea.Setthe clock manually.

Manual PBS Channel Selection
I
Press the MENU button.
VCR PROGRAM
VCR SETUP
CAPTION
REMINDER
BRIGHTNESS
2
Press the PLAY/A button or the STOP/Y button to select
PRIM. SETUP. Then, press the F.FWD/I_ button.
_>> pRIMARY SETUP
,SELECT LANGUAGE )
AUTO PROGRAMMING
CH MEMORY REVIE__€
v UNE BAR [ON}
S_rCLOCK
S_. SLECT _'Y CHOOSE • J
0END PRESS EXIT
3
Press the PLAY/A button or the STOPI_" button to select
SET CLOCK,Then, press the F.FWD/II_ button.
I4
C_
PHILIPS
IT SET CLOCK
• AUTO CLOCK
SET MANUAL CLOCK
DAYLIGHT SVG T_ME [ON}
SET TIME ZONE
[AUTO}
TO CONT}NUE PRESSMENU
SELECT _l.v CHOOSE •
O END PRESS EXIT
4
If ON appears beside AUTO CLOCK, press the MENU
button. If OFF appears beside AUTO CLOCK, press the
F.FWD/I_ button so that ON appears to the right of
AUTO CLOCK, then press the MENU button.
I AUTO CLOCK
AUTO CLOCK USES
PBSCHANNEL DATA
• SET PBSCH AUTO
SET PBSCH MAt_UAL.
SELECT J.V CHOOSE •
OEND PRESS EXIT

5
Press the PLAY/A button or the STOP/Y button to select q Wait for the'rV/VCR to
SET PBS CH. MANUAL.Then, press the F.FWD/I_ but- /find the time.
ton.
A_TO CLOCK (PBS} CH 02_
SELECT CHANNEL NUMBER __TST_ END PRESSEXIT
6
Use the Number buttons to select your PBS station.
DATE - /--/....
NO_I_ SEARCHING
END PRESSEXIT
7
NOW SEARCHING flashes on the TV/VCR screen.
8
When theTV/VCR finds the clock data, the time will
appear on the screen. Press the STATUS/EXIT button.
AUTO CLOCK (PBS) CH 12 _'_
TIME 06 : 30 PM
DATE 07 /01 / 20_0
SATURDAY
END PRESSEXIT
If CANNOT FIND CLOCK DATA flashes on the
TV/VCR screen and you know another PBS channel,
press the PLAY/A button or the STOP/Y button to
choose SELECT NEW PBS CH.Then, press the
F.FWD/I_ button. Repeat step 6.
_If CANNOT FIND CLOCK DATA flashes on the
TV/VCR screen and you do not know another channel,
press the PLAY/A button or the STOP/Y button to
select SET PBS CH.AUTO. Then, press the F.FWD/I_
button. The TV/VCR will search for the PBS channel automati-
cally.
•If the PBS channel is found, the time will appear on the screen.
• If the PBS channel is not found, you will be prompted to turn
off theTV/VCR. Leave it off for several minutes.When you turn
on theTV/VCR again,the time will be set.
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Helpful Hints
•If you have anAntenna hookup, you
may select channels 2-69 at step 6.
If you have a cable connection, you
may select channels 1-125 at step
6. Details about available memo-
.rized channels are an page I I.
Todisplay the time on the TV/VCR
screen,press the STATUS/EXIT but-
ton. Details are on page 26.

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When the Daylight-Savings Time feature is ON, the TV/VCR clock AI
will automatically move forward one hour on the first Sunday in vm A
April and move back one hour on the last Sunday in October. l- m
To turn Daylight-Savings Time ON or OFF, follow the steps below.
I
Press the MENU button.
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VCR PROGRAM
VCR SETUP
CAPTION
REMINDER
2
Press the PLAY/& button or the STOP/Y button to select
PRII_. SETUP. Then, press the F.FWD/IP" button.
•SELECT LANGUAGE
AUTO PROGRAMMING
CH MENORY REVIEW
VOLUME BAR [ON]
SET CLOCK
SELECT AY CHOOSE •
END PRESS EXIT
3
Press the PLAY/A button or the STOP/V button to select
SET CLOCK.Then, press the F.FWD/_ button.
IO SET CLOCK
•AUTO CLOCK
SET MANUAL CLOCK
DAYLIGHT SVG TIME ION !
SET TIME ZONE
[AUTO]
TO CONTPNUE PRESSMENU
SEI_ECTAv CHOOSE •
END PRESS EXIT
4
Press the PLAY/A button or the STOP/Y button to select
DAYLIGHT SVG.TIME.Then, press the F.FWDiI_ button
so that ON or OFF appears beside DAYLIGHT SVG.TIME
(Daylight SavingsTime).
5
Press the STATUS/EXIT button.
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When you set the clock usingAUTO CLOCK, specify your time zone.
The TV/VCR wilt maintain the clock according to your time zone.
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Press the MENU button.
VCR PROGRAM
VCR SETUp
CAPTION
REMINDER
BRIGHTNESS
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Press the PLAY/A button or the STOPIT button to select •
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PRIM. SETUP. Then, press the F.FWD/I_ button.
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AUTO P_OGRJkMMING
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VOLUME BAR [ON]
SET CI_OCK
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3
Press the PLAY/A button or the STOPIV button to select
SET CLOCK.Then, press the F.FWDJI_ button.
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• AUTO CLOCK [ON]:_I
SET MANUAL CLOCK
OAYLIGHT SVG TIME ION]
SET TIME ZONE
[AUTO]
TO CONTONUE PRESSMENU
SELECT &V CHOOSE
TO END PRESS EXIT
4
Press the PLAYIA button or the STOPIV button to select
SETTIME ZONE.Then, press the F.FWD/II- button.
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Press the PLAYIJk button or the STOPIV button to select
your time zone.
6
Press the MENU button, then press the STATUS/EXIT
button.
Helpful Hints
•If you selectAUTO at step 5, the
TV/VCR will set the clock according
to the time zone data of the PBS
station it finds.
• You cannot select SETTIME ZONE
at step 4 if AUTO CLOCK is set to
OFF.

20 FrontPanel
Cassette Compartment
Inserta video cassettetape here.
STOP/EJECT Button
Pressonce to stopthe tape.When playbackis
stopped, press to eject the tape. Pressto
select an item in the menu.
POWER Button
Pressto turn the power on or off.
Wireless Remote Sensor
Receivesasignalfrom your remote control so
you canoperate the TV/VCR from a distance.
VIDEO Jack
Connect this jack to the video out jack of a
camcorder or aVCR. Detailsare on page31.
AUDIO Jack
Connect this jack to the audioout jack of a
camcorder or aVCR.Detailsare on page3h
REC(ord) Light
This lightappearsduringarecording. Itflashesslowlywhen
the TV/VCR power isturned off to set a timer recording. It
blinks rapidly when a recording is pausedor when the power
is off for a timer recording, but there is no tape in the
"I-V/VCR.It will blink rapidly two minutes before a timer
recording is set to begin if theTV/VCR power is on.
REW(ind) Button
When tape playbackisstopped,pressto rewind
the tapeat high speed. During playback,pressto
rewind the tapewhile the picture stayson the
screen.Pressto changea settingof a pop up
menu item (for example,to adjust the BRIGHT-
NESS)or to return to the previous menu.
PLAY Button
Pressto playa tape. Detailsare on page28.
Pressto releaseSearchor Still mode and
return to normal playback.Detailsare on page
41. Pressto select anitem in the menu.
F.FWD Button
When tapeplaybackisstopped,pressto fast
forward the tape at high speed.During play-
back,pressto fastforward the tape while the
picture stayson the screen.Pressto changea
setting of a menuitem (for example,to adjust
the BRIGHTNESS)or to advanceto the next
menu.
REC(ord)/OTR Button
Press once to start arecording. Details are on
page 29. Press repeatedly to start aOne-
Touch Recording (an immediate timed
recording, 30 minutes to eight hours long) of
the channel you are watching. Details are on
page 30.
_VOLUME A/v
Buttons
Pressto adjust the
sound level.
Pressthe CHANNEL
A button and the
VOLUME v button
on theTV/VCR at
the same time to
displaythe popup
menu. Pressagainto
remove the pop up
menu,
EARPHONE Jack
Connect earphones(not supplied)
here for personallistening.
Buttons
Pressto scanthrough
the TV/VCR channels.
During tape playback,
press to adjust the
tracking. Detailsare on
page52.
Pressthe CHANNEL
A button and the
VOLUME v button
on theTV/VCR at
the same time to
displaythe popup
menu. Pressagainto
remove the popup
menu.