AA68-00951A/eng 10/26/00 8:52 AM Page i TV/VCR Combination Unit Owner s Manual CMC13003
AA68-00951A/eng 10/26/00 8:52 AM Page ii 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.
AA68-00951A/eng 10/26/00 8:52 AM Page iii 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.
AA68-00951A/eng 10/26/00 8:52 AM Page iv 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.
AA68-00951A/eng 10/26/00 8:52 AM Page v CONTENTS Chapter 1: Learning About Your New TV/VCR ..................1 List of Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Checking Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Understanding the Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Front Panel Jacks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Front Panel Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AA68-00951A/eng 10/26/00 8:52 AM Page vi CONTENTS Chapter 5: Special Features .................................................23 Appendix..................................................................................31 Viewing the Demonstration Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Using Turbo Rewind. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Using True Repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Using Block Repeat . . . . . . . . . . . .
AA68-00951A/eng 10/26/00 8:52 AM Page 1 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.
AA68-00951A/eng 10/26/00 8:52 AM Page 2 LEARNING ABOUT YOUR NEW TV/VCR Understanding the Controls Front Panel Jacks 2 Front Panel Controls CHAPTER ONE: LEARNING ABOUT YOUR NEW TV/VCR
AA68-00951A/eng 10/26/00 LEARNING 8:52 AM ABOUT Page 3 YOUR NEW TV/VCR Understanding the Controls, continued The buttons on the front panel control basic features. For more advanced features, you will use the remote control. 1 2 3 4 EARPHONE jack Connect a set of earphones (with a mini connector) to this jack. VIDEO and AUDIO IN jacks Connect components, such as a camcorder, to these jacks. POWER indicator Lit when TV/VCR power is on. TIMER indicator Lit when the timer is set to record a program.
AA68-00951A/eng 10/26/00 8:52 AM Page 4 LEARNING ABOUT YOUR NEW TV/VCR Understanding the Controls, continued Rear Panel 1 2 VHF antenna mount VHF rod antenna mount. See page 6. 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. VHF rod antenna and 300-75 ohm adapter Connect the VHF rod antenna to the 300-75 ohm adapter. Connect the 300-75 ohm adapter to the antenna terminal on the TV/VCR. See page 6.
AA68-00951A/eng 10/26/00 8:52 AM Page 5 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 P.PLUS Press to compensate for a poor rental tape. 4 MENU Press to display the onscreen menu. 5 SPEED Press to select the tape recording speed.
AA68-00951A/eng 10/26/00 8:52 AM CHAPTER TWO Page 6 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 also has 300-ohm twin flat leads, (see the illustration below) see “Antennas With 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads,”on this page. Antennas With 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads 2 If you use a 300-ohm antenna with twin flat leads, follow the directions below.
AA68-00951A/eng 10/26/00 8:52 AM Page 7 INSTALLATION Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas, continued If you use a 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. 2 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.
AA68-00951A/eng 10/26/00 8:52 AM Page 8 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 8 Connect a third coaxial cable between the splitter and the “A” input on the RF (A/B) switch.
AA68-00951A/eng 10/26/00 8:52 AM Page 9 INSTALLATION Installing Batteries in the Remote Control 1 2 Open the battery cover by pressing on the back cover’s tab and lifting up. Install two AA 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.
AA68-00951A/eng 10/26/00 8:52 AM CHAPTER THREE Page 10 TV OPERATION Viewing the On-screen Display The on-screen displays automatically appear 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. 2 3 Press DISPLAY again (while the display items are still on the TV/VCR screen) to display the time counter.
AA68-00951A/eng 10/26/00 8:52 AM Page 11 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 With the main menu on the screen, press CH until “Setup” is highlighted. 2 Press VOL+. Storing Channels in Memory 1 Press VOL– or VOL+ to select “Antenna,” “Cable STD,” “Cable HRC,” or “Cable IRC.” ✔ If your TV/VCR is connected to an antenna, select “Antenna.
AA68-00951A/eng 10/26/00 8:52 AM Page 12 TV OPERATION Programming the Channels, continued • When entering single-digit channels, press 0 first. For example, to select channel 8, press 0, then 8. • 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. 2 Press MENU to display the menu. 3 Press CH until “Setup” is highlighted. 4 Press VOL+ to display the Setup menu.
AA68-00951A/eng 10/26/00 8:52 AM Page 13 TV OPERATION Setting the Clock, continued 4 5 Press CH or CH the current minute. Setting the date 1 2 3 Press VOL+. to set 4 5 7 Press VOL+. The day will blink. Press CH or CH the current day. Press VOL+. to set Press VOL+. The month will blink. Press CH or CH to set the current month. 6 The year will blink. Press CH or CH to set the current year. The day of the week is set automatically.
AA68-00951A/eng 10/26/00 8:52 AM Page 14 TV OPERATION Setting the Clock, continued Choosing Picture Settings ✔ While “Time Zone” is selected, press either the VOL + or the VOL - button to change the Time Zone. Your TV/VCR has preset standard values for picture settings (contrast, brightness, sharpness, color, and tint). You can also customize these settings. Sequence : ATL., HAW., ALAS, PAC., MTN., CEN., EAST. 7 Press CH button to select the “DST”(Daylight Savings Time) field.
AA68-00951A/eng 10/26/00 8:52 AM Page 15 TV OPERATION Setting the Sleep Timer Using the On/Off 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 With the main menu on the screen, press CH or CH until “Setup” is highlighted. 2 Press VOL+. This timer turns the TV/VCR on or off at a specific time. You may set the on time, the off time, or both the on and the off time.
AA68-00951A/eng 10/26/00 8:52 AM Page 16 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 16 Don’t try to insert a tape upside down or backwards.
AA68-00951A/eng 10/26/00 8:52 AM Page 17 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.
AA68-00951A/eng 10/26/00 8:52 AM Page 18 TV OPERATION Playing a Video Tape, continued Recording TV Programs as You Watch 3 Press PLAY to view the scene you marked again. Recording 1 Using P.PLUS ✔ Be sure the record safety tab is in place. For information on the record safety tab, see page 33. Press P.PLUS to compensate for a poor rental tape. The letter “M” appears beside the time counter.
AA68-00951A/eng 10/26/00 8:52 AM Page 19 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.
AA68-00951A/eng 10/26/00 8:52 AM Page 20 VCR OPERATION Using Advanced Recording Features, continued 5 3 20 The Timer Record menu appears on the screen. Use the CH or CH buttons to select One Time Program, Daily Program, or Weekly Program. Press VOL+. The type of programming you choose will be displayed in the first line of the on-screen display. In the following example, “One Time Program” has been chosen.
AA68-00951A/eng 10/26/00 8:52 AM Page 21 VCR OPERATION Using Advanced Recording Features, continued The ending minute will blink. Use CH or CH to select the minute to end recording. Press VOL+ to lock in the minute. Press CH to highlight “Start Date.” 10 Press VOL+. 12 Press VOL+. ✔ The TV/VCR automatically selects AM or PM for the ending time. 9 Press VOL+. The date will blink. Use CH or CH to select the date to begin recording. 11 Press VOL+.
AA68-00951A/eng 10/26/00 8:52 AM Page 22 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 In the Timer Record Menu, press CH to select “Program Review.” The Program Review screen appears. The information for the first program appears on the screen.
AA68-00951A/eng 10/26/00 8:52 AM CHAPTER FIVE Viewing the Demonstration Mode Page 23 SPECIAL FEATURES 3 Press CH until “Demonstration” is highlighted. The Demonstration Mode displays all on-screen menus and programmable features. 1 With the main menu on the screen, press CH until “VCR Setup” is highlighted. 4 5 2 Press VOL+. The TV/VCR cycles through the various menus and settings available. Follow the previous steps to turn off the Demonstration Mode.
AA68-00951A/eng 10/26/00 8:52 AM Page 24 SPECIAL FEATURES Using Block Repeat Block Repeat allows you to repeat a section of tape that you select. You can repeat this section of tape (the “block”) from one to ten times, or endlessly. “Repeat” section should be set up at a minimum ten-second interval. 1 With the VCR Setup menu on the screen, press CH to highlight “Block Repeat.” Press VOL+ to select the number of times you want your “block” to repeat.
AA68-00951A/eng 10/26/00 8:52 AM Page 25 SPECIAL FEATURES Viewing Closed Captions, continued ✔ In text mode, information unrelated to the captions is displayed, such as news or weather. Text often covers a large portion of the screen. 4 If you wish, use CH , CH , or VOL+ to change the channel or field. Then, press MENU to return to normal viewing. ✔ Different channels display different information. For example, Channel 1 may have subtitles in English, while Channel 2 has subtitles in Spanish.
AA68-00951A/eng 10/26/00 8:52 AM Page 26 SPECIAL FEATURES Using the V-Chip, continued How to Enable/Disable the V-Chip 1 2 3 4 26 Press the MENU button on the remote control. Press CH button 6 times, so that “V-Chip” is highlighted. (When V-Chip is highlighted, the letters change to red.) Press the VOL + button. The “Enter PIN” screen will appear. Enter your 4-digit PIN number. The “V-Chip mode” screen will appear, and “V-Chip lock” will be highlighted (red color).
AA68-00951A/eng 10/26/00 8:52 AM Page 27 SPECIAL FEATURES Using the V-Chip, continued While the “U” or ”B” is blinking, press the CH or CH button to block or unblock the category. Press MENU once to save the TV guidelines. A TVRating will be highlighted (RED), and no letters will blink. To exit this screen, press MENU again. To select a different TV-Rating, press CH or CH and then repeat the process. Note 1: The TV-Y7, TV-PG, TV-14 and TV-MA have additional options.
AA68-00951A/eng 10/26/00 8:52 AM Page 28 SPECIAL FEATURES Using the V-Chip, continued 4 5 The “V-chip mode” screen will appear. Press the CH button, and highlight the field for “MPAA rating” and “to begin.” While “MPAA rating” is highlighted, press the VOL + button. The “MPAA rating” screen will appear. 6 Repeatedly press the CH button to highlight aparticular MPAA category. Pressing the CH button will cycle through the MPAA categories: G: General audience (no restrictions).
AA68-00951A/eng 10/26/00 8:52 AM Page 29 SPECIAL FEATURES Copying, or Dubbing, a Video Dubbing 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.
AA68-00951A/eng 10/26/00 CHAPTER SIX 8:52 AM TROUBLESHOOTING Identifying TV 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. Picture rolls vertically.
AA68-00951A/eng 10/26/00 8:52 AM Page 31 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.
AA68-00951A/eng 10/26/00 8:52 AM Page 32 APPENDIX Specifications Format VHS Standard Recording system Rotary, azimuth two-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.
AA68-00951A/eng 10/26/00 8:52 AM Page 33 Curtis Mathes Tronics Color Television LIMITED WARRANTY TO ORIGINAL PURCHASER This CurtisMathes Tronics brand product, as supplied and distributed by CurtisMathes and delivered new, in the original carton to the original consumer purchaser, is warranted by CurtisMathes against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for a limited warranty period of: Ninety (90) Days Labor and One (1) Year Parts This limited warranty begins on the original date of purch
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