Philips CCB 132AT - Manual (Page 55)

Helpful Hints 55
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. If
you believe the representative will need to help you with operations, please stay near the product. Our
representatives wit! be happy to assist you.
Location
For safe operation and satisfactory performance of yourTV/VCR, remember the following:
• Shield it from direct sunlight and keep it away from sources of intense heat.
• Avoid dusty or humid places.
• Avoid places with insufficient ventilation. Do not block the ventilation openings at the top and bottom
of theTV/VCR. Do not place theTV/VCR on a carpet, as this will block the ventilation openings.
• Avoid locations subject to strong vibrations.
• Do not place theTV/VCR near strong magnetic fields.
• Do not move theTV/VCR from a cold place to a hot place, or vice versa.
Electrical Shock and Fire Hazards
• Do^ot handle the power cord with wet hands.
• Do not pull the power cord when disconnecting theTV/VCR from the AC (alternating current) wall
outlet. Grasp it by the plug.
• If water is spilled on theTV/VCR, unplug the power cord immediately and take theTV/VCR to an
authorized service center.
• Do not put your fingers or objects into theTV/VCR cassette compartment.
• Do not place anything on top of theTV/VCR.
Dew Warning (Moisture Condensation)
• Moisture may condense inside the unit when it is moved from a cold place to a warm place, after heat­
ing a cold room, or when the humidity is high.There is no warning that moisture has accumulated in
your TV/VCR. If you try to play a tape in aTV/VCR in which moisture has accumulated, the tape and
theTV/VCR could be damaged. If you think moisture may have accumulated inside the TV/VCR, keep
theTV/VCR power on (but do not play a tape) for at least two hours.This will allow the TV/VCR to
dry.
TV/VCR will not perform a timer recording.
• Make sure the recording start and stop times are set correctly. Details are on pages 32-35. Midnight is
12 a.m. Noon is 12 p.m,
• Make sure theTV/VCR power is off.
• Make sure the clock is set. Details are on pages 12-17.
• Make sure there is a tape in the TV/VCR,The tape must have a record tab.
• With ShowGuard, you don’t have to worry about losing your timer recordings. If the power fails, pro­
grammed timer recordings will be restored when the clock Is reset. (The dock will reset itself auto­
matically if you are using the AUTO CLOCK feature. Deto/ls are on pages 14-17. If you are not using the
AUTO CLOCK feature, reset the clock manually. Details are on pages 12-13.) The timer recording will
not occur only if the timer recording was scheduled to take place during the power failure.
• Make sure DEFEAT RECORDING is set to OFF. Details are on page 36.
TV/VCR will not record.
• Make sure the tape has a record tab. Details are on page five.
• Make sure DEFEAT RECORDING is set to OFF. Detoi/s are on page 36.
• Plug the power cord into an active AC outlet. Deto/ls are on page seven,
• Check your hookups. Details are on pages six-seven.
• Set up the channels. Details are on page 10.