CMC13410/19410 3/28/02 11:02 AM Page 1 TV/VCR Combination Unit Owner’s Manual CMC13410 CMC19410
CMC13410/19410 3/28/02 11:02 AM Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Warning! Important Safety Instructions CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This symbol indicates high voltage is present inside. It is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any inside part of this product.
CMC13410/19410 3/28/02 11:02 AM Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Save These Instructions Important Safety Information, continued • Do not place the TV/VCR on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The TV/VCR may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the unit. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the TV/VCR.
CMC13410/19410 3/28/02 11:02 AM Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Save These Instructions Important Safety Information, continued • Ground outdoor antennas. If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the TV/VCR, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No.
CMC13410/19410 3/28/02 11:02 AM Page 5 CONTENTS Chapter 1: Learning About Your New TV/VCR ..................7 List of Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Checking Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Understanding the Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Front Panel Controls & Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Rear Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CMC13410/19410 3/28/02 11:02 AM Page 6 CONTENTS Chapter 5: Special Features .................................................30 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting...................................................38 Using True Repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Using Block Repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Viewing Closed Captions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Using the V-Chip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CMC13410/19410 4/13/02 11:56 AM Page 7 CHAPTER ONE LEARNING ABOUT YOUR NEW TV/VCR List of Features Your TV/VCR was designed and engineered using the latest technology. This TV/VCR is a full-featured, high-performance unit that not only meets, but exceeds, industry standards.
CMC13410/19410 3/28/02 11:02 AM Page 8 LEARNING ABOUT YOUR NEW TV/VCR Understanding the Controls Front Panel Controls & Jacks The buttons on the front panel control basic features. For more advanced features, you will use the remote control. 1 8 VIDEO and AUDIO IN jacks Connect components, such as a camcorder, to these jacks. 2 EARPHONE jack Connect a set of earphones (with a mini connector) to this jack. 5 REMOTE sensor Receives signals from the remote control.
CMC13410/19410 3/28/02 LEARNING 11:02 AM ABOUT Page 9 YOUR NEW TV/VCR Understanding the Controls, continued Rear Panel 1 VHF antenna mount VHF rod antenna mount. See page 6. 2 Antenna terminal Use this terminal (VHF/UHF IN FROM ANT) to connect the TV/VCR to a 75-ohm outdoor antenna or cable system. See page 6.
CMC13410/19410 3/28/02 11:02 AM Page 10 LEARNING ABOUT YOUR NEW TV/VCR Understanding the Controls, continued Remote Control Use the remote control within 33 feet (10 meters) of the TV/VCR and point it directly at the TV/VCR. 1 POWER Press to turn the TV/VCR on and off. 2 NUMBER BUTTONS Press to select specific channels. 3 +100 Press to select channels over 100. 4 5 6 7 REW (rewind) Press to rewind a tape. STOP Press to stop a tape. PLAY Press to play a tape.
CMC13410/19410 3/28/02 LEARNING 11:02 AM ABOUT Page 11 YOUR NEW TV/VCR Understanding the Controls, continued Remote Control Use the remote control within 33 feet (10 meters) of the TV/VCR and point it directly at the TV/VCR. 17 EJECT Press to eject a tape. 18 REC (record) Press to begin recording. 19 TRK+, – (tracking) Press to adjust tape tracking. 20 P.PLUS Press to compensate for a poor rental tape. 21 P. (pause)/STILL Press to freeze a video frame.
CMC13410/19410 3/28/02 11:02 AM CHAPTER TWO Page 12 INSTALLATION Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas If you do not have cable TV, you must connect an antenna to your TV/VCR. First you need to identify your antenna’s lead type: • If you are using the antenna that has 300-ohm twin flat leads, (see the illustration below) see “Antennas With 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads,”on this page.
CMC13410/19410 3/28/02 11:02 AM Page 13 INSTALLATION Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas, continued If you use a different 300-ohm antenna with twin flat leads, follow the directions below, but skip step 1. 1 Push the stem of the rod antenna into the antenna mount. Connecting Cable TV Systems to the TV/VCR 3 Plug the combiner into the terminal on the rear panel of the TV/VCR. Choose one of the sections below for connecting a cable system.
CMC13410/19410 3/28/02 11:02 AM Page 14 INSTALLATION Connecting Cable TV Systems to the TV/VCR, continued 2 Connect one of the coaxial cables between the splitter and the input on the converter box. 3 Connect a second coaxial cable between the output of the converter box and the “B” input on the RF (A/B) switch. 4 14 Connect a third coaxial cable between the splitter and the “A” input on the RF (A/B) switch.
CMC13410/19410 3/28/02 11:02 AM Page 15 INSTALLATION Installing Batteries in the Remote Control 1 2 Open the battery compartment by pressing down on the back cover’s tab, then lifting up. Install two AAA size batteries. Make sure to match the + and – ends of the batteries with the diagram inside the compartment. 3 Replace the cover. ✓ If you won’t be using the remote control for a long time, remove the batteries and store them in a cool, dry place. ✓ Batteries last for about one year.
CMC13410/19410 4/13/02 11:56 AM CHAPTER THREE Page 16 TV OPERATION Viewing the On-screen Display The on-screen display automatically appears on the screen when you turn the TV/VCR on or change its status (from stop to play, from play to stop, etc.). You can also activate the on-screen displays manually by using the remote control. 1 With the power on, press DISPLAY.
CMC13410/19410 3/28/02 11:02 AM Page 17 TV OPERATION Selecting the Signal Source Programming the Channels The first step in programming your TV/VCR is to select the signal source of your antenna or cable TV system. 1 Press MENU to display the menu. 2 Press CH▼ until “Setup” is highlighted. Press VOL+. Storing Channels in Memory ▲▼Move œ√Sel. 3 Your TV/VCR can automatically memorize all the channels you receive.
CMC13410/19410 3/28/02 11:02 AM Page 18 TV OPERATION Programming the Channels, continued • When entering three-digit channels, press the +100 button on the remote control first. For example, to select channel 104, press +100, then press 0, then 4. You can manually add or erase a channel from your TV/VCR’s memory. 1 Press MENU to display the menu. 2 Press CH▼ until “Setup” is selected. 3 Press VOL+ to display the Setup menu.
CMC13410/19410 3/28/02 11:02 AM Page 19 TV OPERATION Setting the Clock, continued 5 Press VOL+ to select the minute digits. Press CH▲ or CH▼ repeatedly until the correct minute appears. Time Set Clock Date 2 Press VOL+ to select the month digits. Press CH▲ or CH▼ to set the current month. Time Set Clock Date 07:30pm 01/01/2002 Tue 4 Press VOL+ to select the year digits. Press CH▲ or CH▼ to set the current year. Time Set Clock Date 07:30pm 05/01/2002 Thu 07:30pm 05/05/2002 Wed œ√Move ▲▼Adj.
CMC13410/19410 3/28/02 11:02 AM Page 20 TV OPERATION Setting the Clock, continued 3 Press CH▼ until “Auto Clock Set” is selected. Press VOL+. Choosing Picture Settings 6 Setup TV/Line : TV Air/Cable : Antenna Auto Program Add/Erase Auto Clock Set Language : English ▲▼Move œ√Sel. Press VOL +. Press CH▲ and CH▼ to select your local PBS channel. Press VOL + or VOL - again to lock in the PBS channel.
CMC13410/19410 3/28/02 11:02 AM Page 21 TV OPERATION Choosing Picture Settings, continued 3 Picture Mode : Custom Contrast 100 Brightness 50 Sharpness 50 Color 50 Tint G: 50 R: 50 ▲▼Move œ√Adj. 4 5 ✔ Once you’ve made changes to one or more of the picture features, your settings are stored in the TV/VCR’s memory. Your custom picture setting now becomes the default setting for the TV/VCR. Press CH▲ or CH▼ to select Contrast, Brightness, Sharpness, Color, or Tint.
CMC13410/19410 3/28/02 11:02 AM Page 22 TV OPERATION Setting the Sleep Timer The sleep timer automatically turns off the TV/VCR at the time you select. This is convenient if you like to fall asleep with the television on. 1 Press MENU to display the menu. 2 Press CH▼ until “Time Set” is selected. Press VOL+. Menu Picture Time Set Setup VCR Setup Caption V-chip ▲▼Move œ√Sel.
CMC13410/19410 3/28/02 11:02 AM Page 23 CHAPTER FOUR VCR OPERATION Inserting and Ejecting a Video Tape Playing a Video Tape The TV/VCR loads the tape automatically. If the power is off when you insert a tape, the TV/VCR turns on automatically. If the safety tab of your video tape has been removed, the tape begins to play automatically. To insert a video tape: 1 Hold the video tape windowside up, with the arrow pointing away from you. 2 Don’t try to insert a tape upside down or backwards.
CMC13410/19410 3/28/02 11:02 AM Page 24 VCR OPERATION Playing a Video Tape, continued Using Picture Search Using Tracking Using the Time Counter Picture Search lets you quickly search a pre-recorded video tape for a particular scene. 1 While playing a tape, press and release FF or REW. The images from the tape are displayed on the screen at a high speed. This technique is useful if you are searching a small amount of tape.
CMC13410/19410 3/28/02 11:02 AM Page 25 VCR OPERATION Playing a Video Tape, continued To return to the scene you marked: 1 Press STOP. 2 Press FF or REW to return to the scene you marked. The TV/VCR stops the tape when the counter reaches “00:00:00.” 3 Press PLAY to view the scene you marked again. Recording TV Programs as You Watch Using P.PLUS Press P.PLUS to compensate for a poor rental tape. 3 Recording 1 With your TV/VCR turned on, and with a tape in the unit, press SPEED.
CMC13410/19410 3/28/02 11:02 AM Page 26 VCR OPERATION Recording TV Programs as You Watch, continued Using Advanced Recording Features Editing While Recording One-touch Recording You can edit while recording, selecting only those scenes you want to record from the current television program. This is especially helpful if you want to record a program without commercials. 1 Be sure you have begun recording and that the record indicator light on the front panel is lit. 2 Press P.
CMC13410/19410 3/28/02 11:02 AM Page 27 VCR OPERATION Using Advanced Recording Features, continued 2 The TV/VCR assigns a number (1-6) to your entry which is used in the program review feature. (For more information, see page 22.) Press CH▼ until “Timer Record” is selected. Press VOL+. VCR Setup Timer Record Program Review True Repeat : Off Block Repeat : 1 ▲▼Move œ√Sel.
CMC13410/19410 3/28/02 11:02 AM Page 28 VCR OPERATION Using Advanced Recording Features, continued 8 Press CH▼ to select “MO/DAY.” Press VOL+. Timer Record (1) 05/01/2002 Wed 05:30pm Channel : 11 Time : 06:30pm √ 07:30 MO/DAY : 05/01/2002 Wed Speed : SLP Select : One Time Clear :REC Cancel ▲▼Move œ√Sel. Confirm 9 Press CH▲ or CH▼ to select the month to begin recording. Press VOL+.
CMC13410/19410 3/28/02 11:02 AM Page 29 VCR OPERATION Using Advanced Recording Features, continued Using Program Review Program Review allows you to review all of the programmed recordings currently stored in the TV/VCR’s memory and to remove a programmed recording quickly and easily. 1 Press MENU to display the menu. 2 Press CH▼ until “VCR Setup” is selected. Press VOL+. Menu Picture Time Set Setup VCR Setup Caption V-chip ▲▼Move œ√Sel. 3 Press CH▼ until “Program Review” is selected. Press VOL+.
CMC13410/19410 3/28/02 11:02 AM CHAPTER FIVE Page 30 SPECIAL FEATURES Using True Repeat You can set your TV/VCR to automatically repeat a tape or a section of tape. When you use True Repeat, your TV/VCR will play until it reaches the end of a tape. Then, it will rewind to the beginning of the tape and begin playing again. 1 Press MENU to display the menu. 2 Press CH▼ until “VCR Setup” is selected. Press VOL+.
CMC13410/19410 3/28/02 11:02 AM Page 31 SPECIAL FEATURES Using Block Repeat, continued Viewing Closed Captions 7 Your TV/VCR decodes and displays closed captions. These captions are usually subtitles for the hearing impaired or translations into another language. All VCRs record the closed caption signal from television programs, so homerecorded video tapes also provide closed captions. 8 When you reach the end of the “block,” press REPEAT again.
CMC13410/19410 3/28/02 11:02 AM Page 32 SPECIAL FEATURES Using the V-Chip The V-Chip feature automatically locks out programming that is deemed inappropriate for children. The user must first enter a PIN (personal ID number) before any of the V-Chip restrictions can be set up or changed. 3 Press VOL+. The “Enter PIN” screen will appear. Enter your 4-digit PIN number. Note: The default PIN number for a new TV set is “0-0-0-0.
CMC13410/19410 3/28/02 11:02 AM Page 33 SPECIAL FEATURES Using the V-Chip, continued How to Set up Restrictions Using the “TV guidelines” First, set up a personal identification number (PIN), and enable the V-Chip. (See last sections.) Parental restrictions can be set up using either of two methods: The TV guidelines or the MPAA rating. 1 Press MENU to display the menu. 2 Press CH▼ until “V-chip” is selected. Press VOL+. 3 Press VOL +. The “Enter PIN” screen will appear. Enter your 4-digit PIN number.
CMC13410/19410 3/28/02 11:02 AM Page 34 SPECIAL FEATURES Using the V-Chip, continued 7 How to set the FV, D, L, S and V sub-ratings. First, select one of these TVRatings: TV-Y7, TV-PG, TV-14 or TV-MA (See Step 4, above). Next, while the TV-Rating is selected, repeatedly press VOL +. This will cycle through the available subratings (FV,L, S, D or V). A selecting letter (“U” or “B”) will be displayed for each sub-rating. While the “U” or “B” is selecting, press CH ▲ or CH ▼ to change the sub-rating.
CMC13410/19410 3/28/02 11:02 AM Page 35 SPECIAL FEATURES Using the V-Chip, continued Next, press VOL + to activate the category. While a particular category is selected, press VOL + to activate it. Press MENU to exit the V-Chip menu. Note: The V-Chip will automatically block any category that is “more restrictive”. For example, if you block the “PG-13” category, then “R”, “NC-17” and “X” will automatically be blocked also.
CMC13410/19410 3/28/02 11:02 AM Page 36 SPECIAL FEATURES Using Special Playback Features Your TV/VCR provides you with special features that are available when you are playing a tape. These features are Frame Advance, Skip Search, and Slow Motion. Frame Advance Frame Advance allows you to watch a tape frame-by-frame. 1 While a tape is playing, press P./STILL on the remote. If the picture jitters, pressTRK +,- . 2 Press F.ADV/SKIP repeatedly to move forward frame-byframe. Do not hold the button down.
CMC13410/19410 3/28/02 11:02 AM Page 37 SPECIAL FEATURES Copying, or Dubbing, a Video To make a copy, or “dub,” of another video tape, you need: • your TV/VCR • a separate VCR (or camcorder) • two A/V cables with connectors. (You can find these at most electronics supply stores.) Important warning: One Federal Court has held that unauthorized recording of copyrighted TV programs may be an infringement of copyright laws.
CMC13410/19410 3/28/02 11:02 AM CHAPTER SIX Page 38 TROUBLESHOOTING Identifying TV Problems Identifying VCR Problems Poor picture, no picture, blurred picture, or blue screen. • Try another channel. Make sure the unit is plugged into a working wall outlet. • Adjust the antenna. • Press LINE IN. • Check all wire connections. Poor sound quality. • Try another channel. • Adjust the antenna. No color, wrong colors or tints. • Make sure the program is broadcast in color. • Adjust the picture settings.
CMC13410/19410 3/28/02 11:02 AM Page 39 APPENDIX Caring for Your TV/VCR Please follow these guidelines to get the maximum performance from your TV/VCR. Placement About Video Tapes Cabinet • Never open the cabinet or touch the parts inside. • Wipe your TV/VCR with a clean, dry cloth. Never use water, cleaning fluids, wax, or chemicals. • Do not put heavy objects on top of the cabinet. Use only video tapes marked VHS with this TV/VCR.
CMC13410/19410 3/28/02 11:02 AM Page 40 APPENDIX Specifications Format VHS Standard Recording system Rotary, azimuth four-head helical scanning system Luminance: FM azimuth recording Color signal: Converted subcarrier phase shift recording Television system NTSC-type color signal EIA Standard (525 lines, 60 fields) Audio track One track Tape width 12.7 mm (1/2 inch) Record speed SP: 33.35 mm/s (1.31 in./s) SLP: 11.12 mm/s (0.43 in.
CMC13410/19410 4/13/02 11:56 AM Page 41 Curtis Mathes Color Television LIMITED WARRANTY TO ORIGINAL PURCHASER This Curtis Mathes brand product, as supplied and distributed by Curtis Mathes and delivered new, in the original carton to the original consumer purchaser, is warranted by Curtis Mathes against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for a limited warranty period of: Ninety (90) Days Labor and One (1) Year Parts and Two (2) Years Warranty for Picture Tube (CRT) This limited warranty
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