Philips CCX193AT - Manual (Page 52)

52 Helpful Hints
If you are having problems with yourTVA/CR., 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 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 die 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.
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) 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 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 that 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 not record.
" Make sure the tape has a record tab (page five).
" Make sure theTV/VCR is not in Record Defeat mode (page 40).
TV/VCR will not perform a timer recording.
• Make sure the recording start and stop times are set correctly (pages 32 - 39).
• Make sure theTV/VCR power is off.
• Make sure the clock is set (pages 12 - 17).
• Make sure there is a tape in theTV/VCR.The tape must have a record tab.
• If the power fails, programmed timer recordings will not be lostThe programmed timer recordings will be
restored when the clock is reset after the power failure. (The clock will reset itself automatically if you are
using the AUTO CLOCK feature. Details are on pages 14 - 17. If you are not using the AUTO CLOCK feature,
reset the clock manually: then, the timer recordings will be restored. Details are on pages 12 - 13.) The timer
recording will not occur only if the timer recording vras scheduled to take place during the power feilure.
• Make sure theTV/VCR is not In Record Defeat mode (page 40).
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 40).
• 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 die TV/VCR to access the pop up menu (page 20).