15X FORWARD/REVERSE LATCHING SEARCH  Search
in Forward or Reverse mode at 15 times normal playing 
speed in SLP, and 5 times normal in SP. The Latching Search 
feature provides continuous forward or reverse search with 
a single touch of the control. A second touch stops the 
search operation and returns the unit to the Play mode.
SKIP SEARCH  This feature allows short-distance “hops”
in the Playback mode making it easier to find those elusive 
previously recorded scenes. With just one touch of the 
FRAME ADVANCE button on the remote you can fast 
forward the tape for 30 seconds and then return to the 
Play mode automatically.
UNIFIED MULTIFUNCTION INFRARED REMOTE
Controls all operating features and functions of both TV 
and VCR sections of this Combi with armchair 
convenience– including all special features, random channel 
access, and channel scan up/down, providing an LED virtual 
“handshake” for confirmation.
• Power On
• Digital Auto Tracking
• Auto Play
• Auto Repeat
• Auto Rewind
• Auto Eject
• Auto Power Off
INTERNET ADDRESS: http://www.philipsmagnavox.com
special effects:
CCX253AT
UPC: 037849852934 
Product Dimensions: 25.4"W x 20.9"H x 20.4"D 
Product weight:  68.5 lbs. 
Carton Dimensions: 30.4"W x 30.4"H x 25.2"D 
Carton Weight:  87 lbs. (est.) 
Master Pack: 1
Contains: 25" Combination TV/VCR, Unified Multifunction 
Remote Control w/Batteries, Operating Instructions, 
Warranty Information
Printed in U.S.A. 
©1997 Philips Consumer Electronics Co. 
A Division of Philips Electronics North America Corp. 
Specifications subject to change without notice. 
Visual Communications, Philips Consumer Electronics Co.
SmartClock is a trademark of Philips Consumer Electronics Company.
remote control:
AUTO HEAD CLEANER  Gently and
automatically cleans the video heads each time a tape 
is inserted or removed to maintain optimum picture 
performance during both recording and playback.
SMARTCLOCK™  Once activated, this menu-
driven feature will automatically maintain the 
correct time, regularly checking and updating the 
time if necessary. This function will also reset the 
clock after a power failure.The menu-driven time 
zone feature allows selection of appropriate time 
for those who live in a time zone other than that 
of their CATV service provider.
CLOSED CAPTION  Activated through a special 
on-screen menu, the closed caption feature allows 
the hearing impaired to read dialogue and narratives 
(on Closed Caption telecasts) without the use of an 
optional, external decoding device. Program dialogue 
and narrative material is printed at the bottom of the 
screen. Excellent for development of language skills 
and private viewing without disturbing others as well.
AUTOMATIC CHANNEL SETUP  Activating this
feature allows the VCR tuner to scan through 
television frequencies, automatically storing active 
broadcast channels into memory.Then, only active 
channels programmed into memory are tuned, using 
the channel up/down buttons on either the remote 
or front panel of the VCR. Automatic channel preset 
can be repeated whenever desired, should new 
channels become available. Channels can be manually 
added or deleted.
FRONT PANEL AUDIO/VIDEO INPUTS Enjoy the
added convenience of recording tapes directly from a 
camcorder to the VCR portion with a full color 
monitor built in. And as a bonus, accessory video 
equipment such as a video game, DVD player, or web 
browser can be connected for direct playthrough to 
the TV section.
181-CHANNEL FS TUNING  The digital quartz
tuner is capable of receiving up to 181 channels, 
including UHF, VHF, and 113 cable channels, without 
the inconvenience and expense of a cable company 
decoder/converter (on non-scrambled cable systems). 
Channel tuning is by random access with the remote 
control transmitter or scan tuning up and down by 
remote or at the set.
convenience:
BILINGUAL (ENGLISH/SPANISH) ON-SCREEN 
FUNCTION DISPLAY  
Indicates record/playback 
functions, channel number, clock setting, date, 
counter, programming, one-touch record, and record 
standby, keeping the user alerted to the status of all 
features in a heads up, on-screen display.
ON-SCREEN, REAL-TIME COUNTER  Unlike the
0000 to 9999 tape counters found in standard 
Combis, this unit incorporates a linear, real-time 
counter which shows elapsed recording and/or 
playback time in hours, minutes, and seconds.
TIMER/PROGRAMMER BACKUP MEMORY
Retains timer/programming information indefinitely in 
the event of power failure.
TAPE POSITION INDICATOR  No more guessing!
This menu-driven, on-screen display provides a visual 
indication of tape remaining in the cassette in any mode.
SLEEP TIMER  This set will automatically shut off at
a preset time of up to 120 minutes from the time the 
feature is activated. Sleep timer settings are 
programmed in 15-minute increments.
A-B REPEAT PLAY  Now you can play a single
segment of any videotape over and over again with 
A-B Repeat. Using the on-screen menu, simply 
program the start and stop positions of whatever 
segment you want to repeat, regardless of length (as 
long as it is no less than three minutes). Great for selfhelp videos, training tapes, and instructional material.
REPEAT PLAY  When the Combi recognizes no
recorded signal or reaches the end of a tape with the 
Repeat Play control activated, it will automatically 
rewind to the beginning and enter the Play mode again. 
Repeat Play can be discontinued by touching the button 
a second time or by changing operation mode.
• QUICK START MECHANISM  
• REWIND/OFF  
• VIDEO INPUT JACK 
• AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT JACKS
additional 
features:
special effects:
25" Hi-Fi Stereo Combination TV/VCR
HI-FI STEREO SOUND WITH BUILT-IN 
MTS/SAP DECODER (TV ONLY)  
The 
stereo sound system built into this combination TV/VCR incorporates an MTS/SAP 
decoder which permits reception and 
reproduction of broadcast stereo television 
programs, as well as Second Audio Program 
transmissions (where available).
ONE-TOUCH RECORD  Record up to eight
hours or to the end of the tape with the touch 
of a single button. Each touch of the OTR button 
adds 30 minutes of additional recording time.
8-EVENT/1 YEAR SMART PROGRAMMING
Program your VCR for unattended recording 
of up to eight separate programs over a full 
365-day period. No manual setting, 
adjusting, or programming of the calendar 
function is required.
REMOTE CONTROL ON-SCREEN MENU 
PROGRAMMING  
Program by remote control 
for unattended recording, with programming 
instructions on screen for visual verification. 
On-screen menus lead you through normal, 
daily, or weekly programming by program 
number, channel to be recorded, start and stop 
times, speed, and date of recording by day, 
month, and year. Pushing the CLEAR button 
allows you to go back and reprogram over 
mistakes, and pushing the MENU button at the 
end of programming verifies that instructions 
are locked into memory.
FOUR-HEAD, DOUBLE AZIMUTH DESIGN
Combines direct drive cylinder and capstan 
motors with a precision digital servo control to 
produce excellent special effects–Still, Slow, and 
Frame Advance–in both SP and SLP speeds.
DIGITAL AUTO TRACKING SYSTEM  When
tape playback begins, this feature automatically 
seeks the optimum tracking position in the 
tracking range, and the optimum audio signal 
tracking position for clearest picture and sound 
from videotapes. Controls are provided on the 
remote transmitter to give you manual control 
should tracking adjustments be necessary.
picture:
programming & 
record/playback 
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