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    IMPORTANT! Return Your Warranty Registration Card Within 10 Days. See Why Inside. TV/VCR Combination CCX252AT Owner’s Manual[...]

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    Once your PHILIPS MAGNAVOX purchase is registered, you’re eligible to receive all the privileges of owning a PHILIPS MAGNAVOX product. So complete and return the Warranty Registration Card enclosed with your purchase at once. And take advantage of these important benefits. Return your Warranty Registration card today to ensure you receive all the[...]

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    Introduction 3 • 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. Helpful Hint Features • HQ (High Quality) System • Automatic Channel Programming • On-Screen Displays in English or Spanish • Automatic Tracking [...]

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    4 Table of Contents Setting Up Your TV/VCR Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Before Using the TV/VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    • The remote control and its batteries are supplied. • Do not mix alkaline and man- ganese batteries. • Do not mix old and new batteries. Before Using the TV/VCR 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 batteri[...]

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    6 Hooking Up the TV/VCR ANT. ANT. Hooking Up Your TV/VCR With a Cable Signal or Outdoor Antenna IN OUT ANT. ANT. 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. Connect a Cable signal or an antenna to the ANT(enna) Jack. Hooking Up Your TV/VCR With a Cable Box To view any[...]

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    Hooking Up the TV/VCR (cont’d) 7 AUDIO POWER STOP REW PLAY F.FWD REC/OTR VOLUME CHANNEL EARPHONE EJECT REC OUT IN VIDEO IN OUT 3CH 4CH AUDIO ANT. OUT IN VIDEO IN OUT 3CH 4CH AUDIO ANT. VIDEO AUDIO • Before connecting the rod antenna or coaxial cable to the ANT(enna) Jack, make sure the pin is not bent. If the pin is bent, straighten it as illus[...]

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    REW PLAY POWER SPEED MUTE SLEEP ALT.CH CHANNEL VOLUME REC/OTR STATUS/EXIT MEMORY PAUSE/STILL MENU CLEAR TRACKING STOP F.FWD – + o o p p o p o p 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 +100 8 Turning On the TV/VCR 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 (detail[...]

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    Language Selection 9 Follow the steps below to change the language of the on-screen displays. 3 Press the Number 1 button to choose SELECT LAN- GUAGE. (If the menu is in Spanish, press the Number 1 button to select SELECCION IDIOMA.) 4 Press the Number 1 button if you want the on-screen dis- plays in English. ON will appear to the right of ENGLISH [...]

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    REW PLAY POWER SPEED MUTE SLEEP ALT.CH CHANNEL VOLUME REC/OTR STATUS/EXIT MEMORY PAUSE/STILL MENU CLEAR TRACKING STOP F.FWD – + o o p p o p o p 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 +100 10 Channel Memory Although the TV/VCR may automatically memorize the channels you receive when you turn it on for the first time, you may pro- gram channels again. Follow the step[...]

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    6 REW PLAY POWER SPEED MUTE SLEEP ALT.CH CHANNEL VOLUME REC/OTR STATUS/EXIT MEMORY PAUSE/STILL MENU CLEAR TRACKING STOP F.FWD – + o o p p o p o p 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 +100 Channel Memory (cont’d) 11 5 Within five seconds, press the Number 1 button to add that channel or the Number 2 button to delete that chan- nel. If you do not make a choice wi[...]

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    REW PLAY POWER SPEED MUTE SLEEP ALT.CH CHANNEL VOLUME REC/OTR STATUS/EXIT MEMORY PAUSE/STILL MENU CLEAR TRACKING STOP F.FWD – + o o p p o p o p 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 +100 12 Setting the Clock • Entries that do not match the TV/VCR’s internal calendar will cause a question mark (?) to appear on the TV/VCR screen. • To make corrections while yo[...]

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    Setting the Clock (cont’d) 13 5 Press two Number buttons for the hour(s) and two Number buttons for the minute(s). Then press 1 for AM or 2 for PM. For example, for 9:30 PM, press 09, 30, 2. SET MANUAL CLOCK TIME 09 : 30 PM MONTH – – / – – / – – TO CORRECT PRESS CLEAR TO END PRESS EXIT 6 Press two Number buttons for the month, two Num[...]

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    14 Setting the Clock (cont’d) Automatic PBS Channel Selection 4 If ON appears beside AUTO CLOCK, press the MENU button. If OFF appears beside AUTO CLOCK, press the Number 1 button so that ON appears to the right of AUTO CLOCK, then press the MENU button. 1 Press the MENU button to display the pop up menu. 2 Press the PLAY/ ▲ button or the STOP/[...]

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    Setting the Clock (cont’d) 15 7 When the TV/VCR finds the PBS channel, the time will appear on-screen. Press the STATUS/EXIT button. 6 NOW SEARCHING flashes on the TV/VCR screen. (However, you may see the message “PLEASE TURN OFF TO SET AUTO CLOCK PLEASE WAIT SEVERAL MINUTES.” If this message appears, turn off the TV/VCR for a few minutes. Wh[...]

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    REW PLAY POWER SPEED MUTE SLEEP ALT.CH CHANNEL VOLUME REC/OTR STATUS/EXIT MEMORY PAUSE/STILL MENU CLEAR TRACKING STOP F.FWD – + o o p p o p o p 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 +100 16 Setting the Clock (cont’d) Manual PBS Channel Selection 4 If ON appears beside AUTO CLOCK, press the MENU button. If OFF appears beside AUTO CLOCK, press the Number 1 button [...]

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    Setting the Clock (cont’d) 17 8 When the TV/VCR finds the PBS channel, the time will appear on-screen. Press the STATUS/EXIT button. 6 Use the Number buttons to select your PBS station. ● If CANNOT FIND CLOCK DATA flashes on the TV/VCR screen and you know another PBS channel, press the Number 1 button to select SELECT NEW PBS CH. Repeat step 6.[...]

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    18 Daylight-Saving Time 1 4 5 2 4 Press the Number 3 button so that ON or OFF appears beside DAYLIGHT SVG. TIME (Daylight-Saving Time). 5 Press the STATUS/EXIT button. 1 Press the MENU button to display the pop up menu. 2 Press the PLAY/ ▲ button or the STOP/ ▼ button to select PRIM. SETUP. Then, press the F.FWD/+ button. PRIMARY SETUP 1 SELECT[...]

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    REW PLAY POWER SPEED MUTE SLEEP ALT.CH CHANNEL VOLUME REC/OTR STATUS/EXIT MEMORY PAUSE/STILL MENU CLEAR TRACKING STOP F.FWD – + o o p p o p o p 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 +100 Time Zone 19 4 1 5 6 3 2 When you set the clock using AUTO CLOCK (either Manual PBS Channel Selection or Automatic PBS Channel Selection), you can specify a time zone in which a l[...]

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    20 Front Panel AUDIO VIDEO POWER STOP REW PLAY F.FWD REC/OTR VOLUME CHANNEL EARPHONE EJECT REC Cassette Compartment Insert a video cassette tape here. POWER Button Press to turn the power on or off. CHANNEL Up/Down Buttons Press to scan through the TV/VCR channels. Or, when in Play mode, press to adjust the tracking. Details are on page 45. Press t[...]

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    Rear Panel 21 ANT. ANT(enna) Jack Connect your antenna or cable here. Details are on pages six - seven. Antenna Hole Connect the stem of an indoor antenna here. Details are on page six.[...]

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    22 Remote Control Buttons POWER Button Press to turn on or off the TV/VCR. MENU Button Press to display the pop up menu. You may also access the pop up menu with the Front Panel buttons. Details are on page 20. (Tape) SPEED Button Press to select the recording speed (SP, LP, or SLP). PLAY/ ▲ Button Press to play a tape. Details are on page 28. Al[...]

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    Remote Control Buttons (cont’d) 23 STOP/ ▼ Button Press to stop tape playback or recording. Press to select an item in the pop up menu. PAUSE/STILL Button In Record mode, press to temporarily stop the recording (pause). Press again to resume recording. Details are on page 29. You can- not pause a One Touch Recording that is set for a specific l[...]

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    REW PLAY POWER SPEED MUTE SLEEP ALT.CH CHANNEL VOLUME REC/OTR STATUS/EXIT MEMORY PAUSE/STILL MENU CLEAR TRACKING STOP F.FWD – + o o p p o p o p 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 +100 TO ADJUST PRESS +/- 24 Adjusting the Picture Controls Follow these steps to adjust the TV/VCR’s brightness, picture, color, tint, and sharpness. 1 Press the MENU button to displ[...]

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    Adjusting the Picture Controls (cont’d) 25 Decrease Increase BRIGHTNESS decreased brightness increased brightness PICTURE decreased contrast increased contrast COLOR paler more brilliant TINT more purple more green SHARPNESS softer clearer Press the REW(ind)/- button to decrease a picture control. Press the F.FWD/+ button to increase a picture co[...]

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    • If the channel you select has no broadcast, the screen will be solid blue. The screen will remain blue until you select an active channel. • Channel numbers (when tuned) appear on-screen for a few seconds. • The channel number will remain on- screen at all times (except during tape playback) if REMINDER is set to ON. Details are on page 27.[...]

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    REW PLAY POWER SPEED MUTE SLEEP ALT.CH CHANNEL VOLUME REC/OTR STATUS/EXIT MEMORY PAUSE/STILL MENU CLEAR TRACKING STOP F.FWD – + o o p p o p o p 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 +100 Reminder 27 The channel number will remain on-screen at all times when you set REMINDER to ON in the pop up menu. The exception is dur- ing tape playback, Forward and Reverse Sear[...]

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    REW PLAY POWER SPEED MUTE SLEEP ALT.CH CHANNEL VOLUME REC/OTR STATUS/EXIT MEMORY PAUSE/STILL MENU CLEAR TRACKING STOP F.FWD – + o o p p o p o p 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 +100 28 Playing • If the tape you want to play is already in the TV/VCR, turn on the TV/VCR power, then press the PLAY/ ▲ button. • Playback features and options are on pages 37 [...]

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    REW PLAY POWER SPEED MUTE SLEEP ALT.CH CHANNEL VOLUME REC/OTR STATUS/EXIT MEMORY PAUSE/STILL MENU CLEAR TRACKING STOP F.FWD – + o o p p o p o p 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 +100 Recording 29 • You cannot record one channel and watch another channel at the same time with a combination TV/VCR. • Recording options are on pages 30 - 36. • You cannot rec[...]

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    30 One Touch Recording The one touch recording (OTR) function allows you to program an immediate timed recording from 30 minutes to eight hours long without setting the timer. Before you begin, make sure: ● Channels are programmed. ● There is a tape in the TV/VCR. The record tab must be intact. 1 Use the CHANNEL Up/Down buttons or the Number bu[...]

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    Rerecording (Tape Duplication) 31 • Unauthorized recording of copy- righted television programs, video tapes, or other materials may infringe on the rights of copyright owners and violate copyright laws. • Different brands of equipment may operate differently. • Make sure all connections are secure. Otherwise, you may not record both picture [...]

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    REW PLAY POWER SPEED MUTE SLEEP ALT.CH CHANNEL VOLUME REC/OTR STATUS/EXIT MEMORY PAUSE/STILL MENU CLEAR TRACKING STOP F.FWD – + o o p p o p o p 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 +100 32 Timer Recording Follow the steps below to program the TV/VCR to record TV programs while you’re away from home. You can program up to eight timer recordings. For each one, th[...]

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    ONE TIME PROGRAM PROGRAM 1 CHANNEL – – TO CORRECT PRESS CLEAR TO END PRESS EXIT Timer Recording (cont’d) 33 5 ● Enter the channel of the TV program you want to record (you must enter a 0 before all single digit channels). ● If you are recording from line input, press 0, 0. A/V IN will appear on-screen. ● If you are recording using a Cab[...]

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    34 Timer Recording (cont’d) The TV/VCR must be off for a timer recording to take place! Make sure there is a tape in the TV/VCR. 8 Press the Number 1 button to record in SP speed, press the Number 2 button to record in LP speed, or press the Number 3 button to record in SLP speed. Details about tape speed are on page 29. You cannot use the (Tape)[...]

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    Timer Recording (cont’d) 35 6 Repeat steps 1 - 4 to make sure you have cleared the correct position. REW PLAY POWER SPEED MUTE SLEEP ALT.CH CHANNEL VOLUME REC/OTR STATUS/EXIT MEMORY PAUSE/STILL MENU CLEAR TRACKING STOP F.FWD – + o o p p o p o p 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 +100 Checking or Clearing Timer Recordings 1 With the TV/VCR on, press the MENU b[...]

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    36 Record Defeat Record Defeat Follow the steps below to prevent accidental recording. 2 Press the PLAY/ ▲ button or the STOP/ ▼ button to select VCR SETUP, then press the F.FWD/+ button. 3 Press the Number 4 button so that ON appears to the right of RECORD DEFEAT. 4 Press the STATUS/EXIT button. • If you put the TV/VCR in Record Defeat mode [...]

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    Setting the Sleep Timer 37 Use the sleep timer to program the TV/VCR to shut off in a cer- tain amount of time. 1 Press the SLEEP button. The sleep timer display will appear on-screen. (You can not set the sleep timer during a recording.) 1-2 • You can start a recording after the sleep timer is set. If the recording finishes before the TV/VCR shu[...]

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    REW PLAY POWER SPEED MUTE SLEEP ALT.CH CHANNEL VOLUME REC/OTR STATUS/EXIT MEMORY PAUSE/STILL MENU CLEAR TRACKING STOP F.FWD – + o o p p o p o p 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 +100 When you watch a program that is being broadcast with closed captioning, you can access on-screen boxes containing the pro- gram’s dialogue (for example, what a character is say[...]

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    Closed Captioning (cont’d) 39 • You cannot view closed captioning of a tape when the TV/VCR is in Counter Only mode. To view closed captions of a tape, choose ON or OFF in the ON-SCREEN MODE menu. Details are on page 26. • Abbreviations, symbols, and other grammatical shortcuts are often used in order to keep pace with the on-screen action. T[...]

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    REW PLAY POWER SPEED MUTE SLEEP ALT.CH CHANNEL VOLUME REC/OTR STATUS/EXIT MEMORY PAUSE/STILL MENU CLEAR TRACKING STOP F.FWD – + o o p p o p o p 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 +100 Usually, the volume bar appears when you press the VOLUME Up/Down buttons. If you do not need it, set the VOLUME BAR to OFF position. For example, when you watch a program that is[...]

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    Repeat Playback 41 Repeat Playback Follow the steps below to program the TV/VCR to play a tape over and over. 2 Press the PLAY/ ▲ button or the STOP/ ▼ button to select VCR SETUP, then press the F.FWD/+ button. 3 Press the Number 2 button so that ON appears to the right of REPEAT PLAY. 4 Press the STATUS/EXIT button. Now, when a tape has fin- i[...]

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    42 A - B Repeat Playback • To cancel A-B Repeat Play mode, follow steps 2 - 3. At step 4, press the Number 1 button so that ON appears to the right of ONE TIME PLAY. Press the STATUS/EXIT but- ton. • The end position (B) must be later on the tape than the start position (A). Helpful Hints A-B Repeat Play Follow the steps below to program the TV[...]

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    5 Press the STATUS/EXIT button to remove the menu. A-B REPEAT will appear on-screen. Beneath it, the letter A will flash beside the tape counter. . A-B REPEAT A 0:00:00 6 Play, fast forward, or rewind the tape to the position at which you want to begin playback. Stop the tape, then press the MEMORY button to set the start position (A). The flashing[...]

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    REW PLAY POWER SPEED MUTE SLEEP ALT.CH CHANNEL VOLUME REC/OTR STATUS/EXIT MEMORY PAUSE/STILL MENU CLEAR TRACKING STOP F.FWD – + o o p p o p o p 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 +100 44 Real Time Counter Memory Follow the steps below to reset the real time counter to zero at a tape location you want to refer to later. 1 Play, fast forward, or rewind a tape to [...]

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    Automatic Operation Features 45 The following playback features will always operate: Automatic Playback When you put a tape in the TV/VCR, the power will come on automatically. If the tape’s record tab is missing, playback will begin. (If a timer recording is set, you may have to press the POWER button to turn on the TV/VCR. If the TV/VCR is turn[...]

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    46 Playback Options Forward and Reverse Searching (SP/LP/SLP) 1 When in Play mode, press and release the F.FWD/+ button or the REW(ind)/– button. A fast forward or reverse picture search will begin. 2 To return to normal playback, press the PLAY/ ▲ button. Super High Speed Searching (LP/SLP) 1 When in Play mode, press the F.FWD/+ button or the [...]

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    Specifications General CRT: 25-inch in line gun Television system: NTSC-M Closed caption system: Section 15.119, FCC (Federal Communications Commission) Standard Video Heads: Two heads Tape width: 1/2 inch (12.65 mm) Tape speed SP: 33.35 mm/sec. LP: 16.67 mm/sec. SLP: 11.12 mm/sec. Operating Temperature: 41˚F (5˚C) to 104˚F (40˚C) Relative Humi[...]

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    If you are having problems with your TV/VCR, check this list of problems and possible solutions before requesting service. You may be able to solve the problem yourself. 48 Helpful Hints Location For safe operation and satisfactory performance of your TV/VCR, remember the following: • Shield it from direct sunlight and keep it away from sources o[...]

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    Helpful Hints (cont’d) 49 TV/VCR has no power. • Make sure the power plug is completely connected to an AC (alternating current) outlet. A power failure occurred. • Follow the steps on page eight to select a language and program channels, if prompted to do so. Then set the clock (pages 12 - 17). TV/VCR power shuts off after 15 minutes. • To[...]

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    50 Limited Warranty WHO IS COVERED? You must have proof of purchase to receive warranty service. A sales receipt or other document showing that you purchased the product is considered proof of purchase. WHAT IS COVERED? Warranty coverage begins the day you buy your product. For 90 days thereafter, all parts will be repaired or replaced, and labor i[...]

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    a-b repeat playback . . . . .42 - 43 accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 ant(enna) jack . . . . . . . . . . .6, 21 audio jack . . . . . . . . . . .7, 20, 31 automatic playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 rewind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 brightness, adjusting . . . .24 - 25 cassette [...]

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    IB7857E001 MAC6225 Printed In Mexico 0EMN01248 / B3810UL * * * * * S UPPLIED A CCESSORIES Remote Control (4835 218 37199) Two AA Batteries (4835 138 17012) Check to be sure the items on this page are packed with your TV/VCR. These accessories are provided to help you use or set up your TV/VCR. If any of these items are not included, or if you need [...]