Philips CCX134AT - Manual (Page 56)

56 Helpful Hints
If you are having problems with yourTV/VCR, check this list of problems and possible solutions before
requesting service.You may be able to solve the problem yourself.
Location
For safe operation and satisfactory performance of yourTVA/CR, 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 theTVA/CR. Do not place theTV/VCR on a carpet, as this will block the yentilation openings.
« Avoid locations subject to strong vibrations.
" Do not place tiieTVA^CR near strong magnetic fields.
^ Do not move theTVA^CR from a cold place to a hot place, or vice versa.
Time Selection
12 AM = Midnight
12 PM = Noon
Electrical Shock and Fire Hazards
“ Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.
" Do not pull the power cord when disconnecting theTV/VCR from the AC (alternating current) vrall
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 may occur inside the unit when it is moved from a cold place to a warm place,
after heating a cold room, or when the humidity is high.There is no warning dtat moisture has accumu­
lated in yourTV/VCR. But if you try to play a tape in aTV/VCR in which moisture has accumulated,
the tape and theTV/VCR could be damaged.Therefore, if you try to play a tape and the tape is
destroyed, and you think moisture may have accumulated inside theTV/VCR, keep theTV/VCR power
on (but do not play a tape) for at least two hours.This will allow theTV/VCR to dry.
TV/VCR will noÊ record.
« Make sure the tape has a record tab (page five). 1
TV/VCR will noH: perform a timer recording.
« Make sure the recording start and stop times are set correctly (pages 36 - 43).
« Make sure theTV/VCR power is off.
" Make sure the clock is set (pages 12 - 17).
" Make sure there is a tape in the TV/VCR.The tape must have a record tab.
» Make sure the power has not ffiiled.TheTV/VCR may not perform or continue a timer recording if a
power interruption of more than one minute occurs before or during the timer recording, even if the
power comes back on. However, after you reset the clock, the timer recordings will be programmed
again.
® Make sure theTV/VCR is not in Record Defeat mode (page 44).
TV/VCR will not perform a one touch recording.
• Make sure the tape has a record tab (page five).
• Make sure theTV/VCR is not in Record Defeat mode (page 44).
“ Plug the power cord into an active AC outlet (page seven).
« Check your hookups (pages six - seven).
• Program channels (page 10).
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 theTV/VCR to access the pop up menu (page 22).
TV/VCR has no power.
• Make sure the power plug is completely connected to an AC (alternating current) outlet.