Philips CCX253AT User manual

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MAGNAVOX
TV/VCR Combination
CCX253AT
Owner’s Manual
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Introduction 3
Welcome to your TV/VCR owner’s manual
This manual has seven sections: Setting Up YourTVA^CR; Description of Controls; Basic Operations;
Recording Options; Playing Options; Stereo Features; and Information You May Need.The instruaions
explain all of the TV/VCR’s features, which are listed below. You cannot hurt yourTVA'CR by trying the fea¬
tures! So read on - and relax. / / &
Features
• HQ (High Quality) System
• Automatic Channel Programming
• On-Screen Displays In English or Spanish
• MTS (Multi-Channel Television Sound) System
• Automatic Tracking Adjustment
• One Touch Recording
• Unattended (Timer) Recording
• Special Effects Playback: Forward and Reverse Searching; Still; Slow
• Remote Control
• Automatic Operation Features
• Closed Caption System
• Automatic Clock Setting
• Daylight-Saving Time
• On-Screen Menu System with Front Panel Button Access
• Skip Search Funaion
Safety Precautions
Warning:To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose
this equipment to rain or moisture.
FCC Warning: Any unauthorized changes or modifications
to this equipment void the user’s authority to operate it.
This TVA^CR, equipped with a HQ (High Quality) system, is com¬
patible with existingVHS (video home system) equipment.
Philips Consumer Electronics Company recommends that
you use only video cassette tapes that have been tested and
Inspected for use in two, four, six, and eight hour VCRs, and which
are labeled with the BtfISI mark. The use of tapes that have not
been Inspeaed for use in two, four, six, and eight hour VCRs may
result in poor picture quality and excessive deposits on the video
heads, which may not be covered by the warranty if damage
occurs.
Note to the Cable TV System Installer: This reminder is pro¬
vided to call the Cable TV system installer’s attention to Article
820-40 of the National Electrical Code, which provides guidelines
for proper grounding - in particular, specifying that the cable
ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building,
as close to the point of cable entry as possible.
Copyright 1997 Philips Consumer Electronics Company. All rights
reserved.
• Before doing anything else, record
the TV/VCR*s model and serial num¬
bers in the spaces provided on page
two. These numbers will help us
assist you if you ever call for help.

4 Table of Contents
Setting UpYourTY/VCR
Introduction .
Table of Contents.
Before Using the TV/VCR.
Hooking Up the TV/VCR.
Turning On the TV/VCR.
Language Selection .
Channel Memory.
Setting the Clock.
Daylight-Saving Time.
Time Zone .
Description of Controls
Front Panel.
Rear Panel.
Remote Control Buttons.
Adjusting the Picture Controls ...
On-Screen Status Displays.
Reminder .
Basic Operations
Playing ..
Recording.
Recording Options
One Touch Recording.
Rerecording (Tape Duplication) ...
Timer Recording.
Record Defeat.
Playing Options
Setting the Sleep Timer.
Closed Captioning.
Volume Bar.
Repeat Playback .
A - B Repeat Playback.
Real Time Counter Memory.
Automatic Operation Features ...
Playback Options .
Stereo Features
MTS Broadcast Stereo System ....
Information You May Need
Specifications / Glossary.
Helpful Hints.
Limited Warranty .
Index .
Supplied Accessories.
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. 4
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. 9
10-11
12 - 17
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22 - 23
24 - 25
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Before Using the TVIVCR 5
Putting Batteries in the Remote Control
1
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 polarities (+ and - ends) aligned as indicated.
3
Replace the battery compartment lid.
Erase Protection
Video cassette tapes have record tabs to ensure that recordings
are not accidentally erased.
1
To prevent accidental erasure, break off the tab with a
screwdriver.
2
To record again, cover the hole with cellophane tape.
Using the Remote Control
• Point the remote control at the TV/VCR’s remote sensor.
• Do not put objects between the remote control and the
TV/VCR.
TV/VCR Maintenance
e In this TV/VCR, use only tapes with the iVH^ mark.
o Make sure any light adhesive stick-on notes are removed from
the video cassette tape before putting the tape in theTVA/CR.
Removable labels like these can jam the TV/VCR.
• Periodic maintenance is required to maintain yourTVA^CR’s con¬
tinued excellent performance.This TV/VCR has an automatic
head cleaning system. However, the video heads will eventually
require cleaning or replacement. Cleaning or replacement of the
video heads should be performed by an authorized service cen¬
ter.
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2
_ Helpful Hints _
• The remote control and its batteries
are supplied.
• Do not mix alkaline and man¬
ganese batteries.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.

6 Hooking Uf> the TV/VCR
I
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 sl^al
or an antenna to the
ANT (enna) Jaclc
B.
Hooking UpYourTVAfCR
With a Cable Box
To view any channel, set theTY/VCR
to the Cable Box output channel
(channel 03 or 04).Then, select chan¬
nels at the Cable Box.
Connect the Cable signal to
the IN Jack on the Cable Box.
Connect an RF coaxial cable (75-
ohm, not supplied) to the OUT Jack
on the Cable Box and to the
ANT(enna) Jack on the TV/VCR.
c.
Hooking Up Your TV/VCR
With an indoor Antenna
To install a rod antenna (not sup¬
plied), push the stem of the antenna
into the antenna hole on the top of
the TV/VCR. Connect the antenna
wire to the ANT(enna) Jack on the
back of the TV/VCR as shown.
Extend the antenna and adjust its
length, direction, and angle for the
clearest picture.
■
Rod Antenna
(not supplied)

Hooking Up the TV/VCR (cont'd) 7
Ei^#
Hooking Up Your
TV/VCR to Another
Video Source
(VCR or Camcorder)
You may need this connection
if you want to copy tapes.
Deto/fe are on page 3/.
the VCR to the AUDIO IN Jacks on the rear of theTVA^CR.
2
Plug in theTVA^CR.
3
Before you turn on the TV/VCR, go to page eight.
_ Helpful Hints _
• Before connecting the rod antenna or coaxial cable to the ANTfenno) jack, make sure the pin is not bent if the
pin is bent, straighten it as illustrated, then connect it to theANT(enna) Jacic
* A rod antenna (not supplied) is available from Philips Service CompanyShe part number is 4835 303 3 7006.
To order, call 1-800-851-8885.
* Audio and video cables are not supplied.
• A stereo audio cable (not supplied) Is used here to deliver audio to the TV/VCR*s left and right channels.
Crooked Pin

8 Turning On theTY/YCR
Before you turn on the TV/VCR, make sure there are batteries in
the remote control (details are on page five) and the TV/VCR is
hooked up correctly (details are on pages six •• seven).
The Instructions on this page work only when you turn on the
TV/VCR for die first time.
I
Press the POWER button. The TVA/CR will come on ^d the
language select display screen shown below will appear.
^LECr LANGUAGE
1 ENGUSH
2 ESPAl^OL
M/yCE SELECTION OR
PRESS E>aTTO CONTINUE
2
Press the Number I button to select English on-screen
displays or press the Number 2 button to select Spanish
on-screen displays.
3
Press the STATUS/EXIT button. The channel pro^m display
screen shown below will appear.
/CO^^KTANTB'J^IAORCAEl£
' TOTVCR '
THEN PRESS+
TO END PRESS EXIT
V y
4
Press the F.FWD/+ button to begin automatic channel
programming, AUTO SET PROCEEDING / PLEASE WAIT will
appear on-screen.The TV/VCR will place all of the channels you
receive into its memory, so when you scan through channels using
the CHANNEL Up/Down buttons,you’ll only scan through chan¬
nels that you receive.When channels are programmed, CHAN¬
NELS ARE SET will appear on-screen briefly.Then die TV/VCR will
go to the lowest channel programmed.
(If you try to program channels when there is no antenna or cable
conneaed to the TV/VCR, programming will ^pear to take place,
but eventually a NO TV SIGNALS ... message will appear on-screen.
Connect an antenna or cable to the TV/VCR, then try again. You
may need to follow the steps on pages nine - 11 instead.)
5
Now, you may use the CHANNEL Up/Down buttons or the
Number buttons on the remote control to select a TV/VCR chan^
nel. Use the VOLUME Up/Down buttons to adjust the sound.
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Helpful Hints
• If you do not see ony on-screen d»s-
plays when you turn on the TV/VCR,
check your hook-ups, then try again.
If you still do not see any on-screen
displays, follow the steps on pages
nine - 11 to select a language and
program channels.
• To skip this feature and play a tape
immediately, insert a tape with its
record tab removed. Playback will
begin. Or, to skip step 2, press the
STATUS/EXIT button before pro-
ceeding.Atl onscreen displays will be
in English.To skip step 4, press the
STATUS/EXIT button before pro¬
ceeding. Channels will not be pro¬
grammed, and CHANNELS NOT
SET will appear onscreen briefly.
• You connot program channels if you
are using a Cable Box.
• Line Input mode will always be
stored in theTV/VCR's memory as
channel 00. When you select chan¬
nel 00,A/V IN will appear onscreen
briefly. Press the CHANNEL
Up/Down buttons or Number but¬
tons to select another channel.

Language Selection 9
Follow the steps below to change the language of the on-s
displays.
Press the MENU button to display the pop up menu.
■ PRIM, SETUP
VCR PROGRAM
VCR SETUP
CAPTION
REMINDER
BRIGHTNESS
Press the PLAY/A button or the STOP/T button to select
PRIM. SETUP. (If the menu is in Spanish, selea PREPARACION)
Then, press the F.FWD/+ button.
PRIMAKT SETUP ^
1 SELECTIANGUAGE '
2 AUTO PROGR;y^MING
3 /!UDD/DELETE CHANNEL
■ 4 CH. MEMORY REVIEW
5 VOLUME BAR [ONI
6 SET CLOCK
TO ffiLECT PRESS NUMBER j
V TO END PRESS EXIT /
Press the Number I button to choose SELECT LAN¬
GUAGE. (If the menu is in Spanish, press the Number I button
to select SELECCION IDIOMA.)
SELECT LANGUAGE ^
2 ESPAIvlOL
MAKE SEttCnON OR
PRESS EXmO CONTINUE
Press the Number I button if you want the on-screen dis¬
plays in English. ON will appear to the right of ENGLISH on¬
screen. Or, press the Number 2 button if you want the on-
scre^n displays in Spanish. SI will appear to the right of
ESPANOL on-screen.
Press the STATUS/EXIT button.

10 Channel Memory
Although the TV/VCR may automattcaliy memorize the channels
you receive when you turn it on for the first time, you may pro¬
gram channels again. Follow the steps below to program channels.
Wait for the TV/VCR to pro¬
gram channels.
I
Press the MENU button to display the pop up menu.
'to ADJUST PRESS+/-
► INPUT
1 CABLE 1
EXIT
PRIM. SETUP
VCR PROGRAM
VCR SETUP
CAPTION
j
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2
Press the PLAY/A button or the STOP/V button to select
INPUT. Press the REW(ind)/-. button or the F.FWD/+ but¬
ton until ANTENNA or CABLE (whichever you have)
appears to the right of the pop up menu.
3
Press the STOP/T button repeatedly to select PRIM.
SETUP, then press the F.FWD/+ button.
PRIMARY SETUP
1 SELECT LANGUAGE
2 AUTO PROGRAMMING
3 ADD/DEUETE CHANNEL
4 CH. MEMORY REVIEW
5 VOLUME BAR [ON]
6 SET CLOCK
TO SELECT PRESS NUMBER
TO END PRESS EXIT
4
Press the Number 2 button to select AUTO PROGRAM¬
MING. AUTO PROGRAMMING MEMORIZED CH....will appear
on-screen.The TV/VCR will place ail of the channels you can
receive into its memory.
5
Wait for a few minutes. When programming is complete,
CHANNELS ARE SET will appear on-screen.Then the program¬
ming of the lowest channel number placed in the TV/VCR’s memo¬
ry will appear on-screen. Now, when you press the CHANNEL
Up/Down buttons, you will scan only through channels you
receive.
_ Helpful Hints
• Line Input mode will always be
stored in the TV/VCR's memory as
channel 00. You cannot delete it
• When you select channel 00,A/V IN
will appear on-screen briefly. To exit
Une input mode, use the Number
buttons or the CHANNEL Up/Down
buttons to select another channel.
• Ybu cannot program channels when
theJV/VCR is on channel 00 (A/V
INPUT will be selected at INPUT at
step 2). Select ANTENNA or CABL£
at step 2.