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Curtis Mathes CMC 19101 Owner's Manual

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19" COLOR TELEVISION / VCR
OWNER'S MANUAL
C M C 19101
Customer Support: 1-800-270-4535
www.curtismathes.com

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  • Page 1 19" COLOR TELEVISION / VCR OWNER'S MANUAL C M C 19101 Customer Support: 1-800-270-4535 www.curtismathes.com...
  • Page 2 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. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intend- ed to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk electric shock.
  • Page 3 Precautions LOCATION For safe operation and satisfactory performance of your unit, keep the following in mind when selecting a place for its installation : • Shield it from direct sunlight and keep it away from sources of intense heat. • Avoid dusty or humid places. •...

  • Page 4: Important Safeguards

    S A F E T Y IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS PLEASE READ ALL THESE INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING YOUR TV/VCR COMBINATION AND RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS MARKED ON THE TV/VCR COMBINATION. Read all of these instructions. Save these instructions for later use. Unplug this TV/VCR Combination from the wall outlet before cleaning.
  • Page 5 13 An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or cir- cuits as contact with them might be fatal.
  • Page 6 Dear Customer : CurtisMathes would like to thank you for choosing this TV/VCR combination. It incorporates a host of features designed to give you excellent performance for many years to come. We realize that you’re eager to turn it on and begin enjoying the high-quality pictures it delivers just as quickly as possible, but we ask you to take a few minutes to read the instructions in the booklet to familiarize yourself with the receiver, its functions and some features which may be new to you.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Table of Contents Preface : Your New TV/VCR Combination Features Unpacking Your TV/VCR Combination Chapter 1 : Overview of Your Equipment Your TV/VCR Combination’s Front Panel Your TV/VCR Combination’s Back Panel Your Remote Controller Chapter 2 : Connecting an Antenna or Cable to Your TV/VCR Combination Connecting an Antenna Connecting a Cable System Connecting Other Pieces of Equipment...

  • Page 8: Preface : Your New Tv/Vcr Combination

    P R E F A C E Your New TV/VCR Combination Congratulations on your purchase of a new CurtisMathes TV/VCR Combination. We hope you find that your new TV/VCR Combination provides you with years of reliable performance. Your new TV/VCR Combination is designed and engineered to provide you with the latest in features for your convenience.

  • Page 9: Unpacking Your Tv/Vcr Combination

    • Video Index Search System (VISS) This feature allows you to find index marks on your tape quickly. Your TV/VCR Combination places index marks at the beginning of each new recording. • One Touch Recording (OTR) You can quickly begin recording and set the length of time to record using just one button. •...

  • Page 10: Chapter 1 : Overview Of Your Equipment

    C H A P T E R Overview of Your Equipment Your TV/VCR Combination’s comes with a remote control. The section below summarizes the buttons, controls, and terminals that you will use with your TV/VCR Combination. Your TV/VCR Combination's Front Panel Below you will find short description of the buttons and indicators on the front panel.

  • Page 11: Your Tv/Vcr Combination's Back Panel

    11 STOP/EJECT button Press this button when the tape is moving to stop the tape. Press this button when the tape is stopped to eject it. 12 V V VOLW W button (volume) Press this button to change your TV/VCR Combination’s volume. 13 V V CHW W button (channel) Press this button to change channels on your TV/VCR Combination.

  • Page 12: Your Remote Controller

    Your Remote Controller RECALL TV/LINE FAVORITE CH CANCEL C-RESET MENU SPEED C-ØSTOP PLAY REC/OTR STOP/EJECT PAUSE/STILL VISS 10. MENU Press this button to turn the TV/VCR Combination’s menu system on and off. 11. 0-9 Press these buttons to change channels. 12.
  • Page 13 14. 0(ATK) Press this button to automatically set tracking point when the tape plays back. 15. REW Press this button to rewind the tape. 17. FF button (Fast Forward) Press this button to fast forward the tape. 18. PAUSE/STILL Press to temporarily stop the tape during recording or playback. 19.
  • Page 14 Installing Your Remote Control Batteries 1 Open the battery compartment on the back of the remote control. 2 Install two AAA-size batteries (not included) as shown. Make sure the “+” and “-” termi- nals are oriented correctly. 3 Replace the cover. Notes Do not mix different types of batteries, or mix an old and a new battery.

  • Page 15: Chapter 2 : Connecting An Antenna Or Cable To Your Tv/Vcr Combination

    C H A P T E R Connecting an Antenna or Cable to Your TV/VCR Combination Your TV/VCR Combination will provide you with the best performance if you connect it to an external antenna or cable system. Follow the directions below to make this connection. Please note that you will normally only have to make one of the connections shown below, not all of them.
  • Page 16 Antennas with two sets of leads You might have two sets of leads from your antenna system, especially if you have one anten- na for VHF signals and one antenna for UHF signals. If your antenna system has both a coaxial lead and twin 300-ohm leads, you must obtain a combiner (available at your local electronics store).

  • Page 17: Connecting A Cable System

    Connecting a Cable System If your cable set-up is not described below, please contact your cable company for more infor- mation. If your cable system requires you to use a converter box for all channels, connect the incoming cable to the IN terminal on the converter box. Connect another cable between the OUT terminal on the converter box and the antenna terminal on the TV/VCR Combination.

  • Page 18: Connecting Other Pieces Of Equipment

    If your cable system only requires you to use a converter box for some channels (i. e. pay-TV channels), follow these steps: Find the primary incoming coaxial cable. Plug this cable into a splitter (available at your local electronics store). Connect one coaxial cable between one OUT terminal on the splitter and the IN terminal on the converter box.

  • Page 19: Chapter 3 : Operating Your Tv

    C H A P T E R Operating Your TV Once you have connected your TV/VCR Combination to an antenna or cable system, plugged the TV in, and put batteries in the remote, you are ready to use the TV. The first thing you should do is program your TV/VCR Combination so it memorizes all of available channels.

  • Page 20: Changing Channels

    Changing Channels You can change channels in three ways: POWER RECALL TV/LINE FAVORITE CH CANCEL C-RESET MUTE MENU POWER RECALL TV/LINE FAVORITE CH CANCEL C-RESET MUTE RECALL MENU FAVORITE CH C-RESET SLEED SLOW MENU PLAY REC/OTR STOP PAUSE/STILL SLEED SLOW VISS VISS PLAY...

  • Page 21: Changing The Tv/Vcr Combination's Channel Memory

    Changing the TV/VCR Combination's Channel Memory Your TV/VCR Combination's memory determines the channels that are available using the VCHW buttons. You can add channels to this memory or remove them from memory. If a channel is removed from memory, you can tune to it with the number buttons, but you cannot tune to it with the VCHW buttons.

  • Page 22: Adjusting Video Settings

    Adjusting Video Settings You may wish to adjust the video settings (e. g. contrast or color) to obtain the most pleasing picture. To do so, follow these directions: 1. With the TV/VCR Combination on, press the MENU button, then “Video” menu will appear. 2.
  • Page 23 Returning to the factory settings If you would like to return to the original video settings, as they were calibrated at the factory, follow these steps : 1. With the TV/VCR Combination on, press the MENU button, then “Video” menu will appear.

  • Page 24: Chapter 4 : Operating Your Vcr

    C H A P T E R Operating Your VCR Your TV/VCR Combination has built-in VCR playback and recording capabilities, offering the ultimate in VCR convenience. This chapter explains the basic of using the VCR features of your unit. Video Cassette Tapes Your VCR uses VHS tapes.

  • Page 25: Playing A Tape

    Playing a Tape 1. To begin playing a tape, place it in the TV/VCR Combination’s cassette compartment. If the erasure prevention tab has been removed, the tape will begin playing automatically. If the erasure prevention tab is intact, press the PLAY button on the front panel or on the remote control.

  • Page 26: Basic Recording

    Tracking “Tracking” is a term that describes how the TV/VCR Combination “locks on” to the signal recorded on the tape. If the TV/VCR Combination is not tracking correctly, the picture during playback will be jumpy and distorted. Your TV/VCR Combination is equipped with a sophisticated automatic tracking feature that can perfectly track a tape’s signal without adjustment from the user.

  • Page 27: One Touch Recording (Otr)

    You cannot change channels while you are recording. To change channels, press PAUSE/STILL or STOP/EJECT to interrupt your recording. If the tape reaches its end while recording, it will quit recording and eject the tape. One Touch Recording (OTR) One Touch Recording allows you to begin recording a channel, and also set how long how wish to record.

  • Page 28: Displaying The Tv/Vcr Combination's Status During Vcr Operation

    Displaying the TV/VCR Combination’s Status during VCR Operation If you have a tape in the TV/VCR Combination’s cassette compartment, you can display the following information. 1. Press the RECALL button. The current time, the current channel, the tape statue (STOP, PLAY, REC, etc.), the tape speed, and the tape counter will be displayed.

  • Page 29: Using The Counter (Zero Stop)

    Using the Counter (Zero Stop) The VCR counter can be used to keep track of your position on the tape. You can also use it to quickly return to a particular point on the tape. The counter cannot be displayed unless there is a cassette tape in the TV/VCR Combination.

  • Page 30: Chapter 5 : Using Timer Functions

    C H A P T E R Using Timer Functions Your TV/VCR Combination has a built in-clock, and you can set the TV to turn on and off at times that you select. You can also set your TV to turn off after counting down a certain amount of time.

  • Page 31: Setting The Clock Manually

    Auto Current Time Set Please enter your PBS Channel : 11 Adjust Select Exit Auto Current Time Set Please enter your DST : Automatic Adjust Select Exit Setting the Clock Manually If you are unable or not interested in using the Auto Clock feature, you can set your TV/VCR Combination’s clock manually.

  • Page 32: Setting The On Time

    Current Time Set 10/ 15 2000 SUN 07 : 05 AM Set the time Adjust Select Setting the On Time If you enter a time in the “On Time” setting, your TV/VCR Combination will automatically turn on at that time. Follow these instruction to set the “On Time”: 1.

  • Page 33: Canceling The On Time Or Off Time

    4. Press the CVOLB buttons to select the time and minute, press the VCHW buttons to change time setting. If you hold down either VCH or CHW button, the corresponding numbers will change more quickly. 5. When the clock is set correctly, press the CVOLB buttons to select “Off Time” and use the VCHW buttons to select another “Time”...

  • Page 34: Setting The Sleep Timer

    Setting the Sleep Timer The sleep timer allows you to set an amount of time from 15 minutes to 2 hours. TV/VCR Combination counts down the amount of time you set, then turns itself off. To set the sleep timer: 1.

  • Page 35: Chapter 6 : Additional Tv Features

    C H A P T E R Additional TV Features This section contains descriptions of the more advanced features of your TV. Changing the Language of the On-Screen Menus You can choose to display the on-screen menus in English, French or Spanish. To change the on-screen language: 1.

  • Page 36: Cc On Mute

    CC on Mute When the sound is muted, user can select the caption display. It will display the caption con- tent instead of sound mute. 1. With the TV turned on, press the MENU button until “Special” menu is displayed. 2.

  • Page 37: Parental Control Settings

    Parental Control Settings This item help parents to set the standard for the programs which their children are going to watch. 1. With the TV/VCR Combination turned on, press the MENU button until “Special” menu is displayed. 2. Use the VCHW buttons to select “Parental Control” item. 3.

  • Page 38: Description Of Parental Control Settings

    Description of Parental Control Settings 1. The Movie Ratings set the standard for movie, video, and other media excluding TV pro- grams. Use the VCHW buttons to select, CVOLB buttons to adjust. 2. The TV Guidelines set the standard for TV programs excluding sports and news. Use the VCHW buttons to select, CVOLB buttons to adjust.

  • Page 39: Mini Glossary

    No Ratings means 1. When V-chip Data is error. 2. When any ratings are not detected. 3. Received a rating of “None” like news, sports, and emergency broadcast signals. Mini Glossary MOVIE RATING SYSTEM Hard Core Films Restricted NC-17 Restricted viewing Restricted viewing Parental Guidance PG-13...

  • Page 40: Chapter 7 : Additional Vcr Features

    C H A P T E R Additional VCR Features Programming to Record at a Later Time One of the most convenient features of your new TV/VCR Combination is the ability to record programs when you are not home. Your TV/VCR Combination can be set to record up to six different programs at any time up to a month from now.

  • Page 41: Setting The Program Recording

    Setting the Program Recording Here’s an example of how to record a program broadcast on channel 26 from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM Sunday, 6th of February 2000, in EP mode. 1. With the TV/VCR Combination turned on, press the MENU button until “Program” menu is displayed.
  • Page 42 Program Adjust Select Program Adjust Select 10. Press the VOLB button, then the cursor(B) appears at the left margin. 11. When you want to set another program, the CHW button to move the cursor(B) to next line, then repeat step 2 through 10. 12.

  • Page 43: Canceling The Program Record Settings

    Canceling the Program Record Settings 1. With the TV/VCR Combination turn on, press the MENU button until “Program” menu is displayed. 2. Using the VCHW buttons select the Program setting which you want to stop recording and press the CANCEL button. 3.

  • Page 44: Displaying The Tape Counter

    Displaying the Tape Counter Press the RECALL button to display the tape counter. The tape counter shows the tape travel time in hours, minutes and seconds during recording or playback. Each time you press the RECALL button, the time counter and the remaining tape time counter appears alternately. 12:08 PM Stop Time counter...

  • Page 45: Auto Repeat Playback

    Auto Repeat PlayBack You can set your TV/VCR Combination to play a tape continuously. When you turn this fea- ture on and start playing a tape, it will play to the end of the tape, then rewind to the beginning and start playing again.

  • Page 46: Index Search (Viss)

    Index Search (VISS) Your TV/VCR Combination is equipped with the VHS Index Search System, or VISS. The VISS allows “index marks” to be placed on a video tape. These marks are similar to bookmarks - you can use the search system to quickly find these marks, and thereby find a point on the tape quickly.

  • Page 47: Duplicating A Video Tape

    Duplicating a Video Tape Because your TV/VCR Combination has audio and video inputs, it is easy to make a copy of a tape, if you have another VCR or Video Camera. Follow these instructions : 1. Connect a audio cable from the AUDIO OUT jack on the VCR to the AUDIO jack on the front of your TV/VCR Combination.

  • Page 48: Chapter 8 : Troubleshooting

    C H A P T E R Troubleshooting Your CurtisMathes TV/VCR Combination is designed to give you trouble-free performance for many years. If you have a problem with your unit, try the solutions listed below. If the suggestions listed below do not solve your problem, contact your CurtisMathes dealer or an authorized CurtisMathes service center.

  • Page 49: Maintenance And Specifications

    MAINTENANCE AND SPECIFICATIONS Servicing Should your TV/VCR Combination stop working, do not try to repair it yourself. There are no user-serviceable parts inside the unit. Turn the TV/VCR Combination off, unplug the power cord, and take the unit to an authorized CurtisMathes repair center. Cabinet Cleaning To clean your TV/VCR Combination, wipe it with a soft cloth that has been dampened with luke-warm water and wrung dry.

  • Page 50: Remote

    R E M O T E CurtisMathes ORIGINAL REMOTE CONTROL Please call 1-800-270-4525 to order a replacement CurtisMathes original remote control. Exact replacement of your original remote control will allow access to all the features of this product. UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROLS Optionally, you may desire to purchase a universal remote control available at most electronics Super Stores including Kmart.

  • Page 51: Limited Warranty

    Warranty Information Limited Warranty The manufacturer warrants that this product is free from defective material and workmanship. The manufacturer further warrants that if the product fails to operate properly within the specified warranty period and the failure is due to improper workmanship or defective material, the manufacturer will repair or replace the product at it's option.
  • Page 52 This product is listed by Underwriter's Laboratories, Inc. It is designed and manufactured to meet rigid U.L. safety standards against X-radiation, fire casualty and electrical hazards. ® ENERGY STAR As an Partner, CurtisMathes has determined that this product or product model meets the ®...

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