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- Page 2 Warning! Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings, Install in accordance with the manufacturer’ s instructions.
- Page 3 Attention: pour eviter les chocs electriques, introduire la lame le plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu’au fond. Important: One Federal Court has held that unauthorized recording of copyrighted TV programs is an infringement of U.S. copyright laws.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Connecting Cable TV ........2.2... - Page 5 A p p e n d i x ......A . 1 Cleaning and Maintaining Your TV ......A.1 Using Your TV in Another Country .
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Page 6: List Of Features
C h a p t e r O n e O U R List of Features Your TV was designed with the latest technology. This TV is a high-performance unit that includes the following special features: • Easy-to-use remote control •... -
Page 7: Familiarizing Yourself With The Tv
O U R Familiarizing Yourself with The TV F ront Panel Buttons The buttons on the front panel control your TV’ s basic features, including the on-screen menu. To use the more advanced features, you must use the remote control. CM25020S... -
Page 8: Rear Panel Jacks
Ø VHF/UHF (75 ) Send audio signals from the TV to an external source such as a VCR. (For model CM25020S) S-Video signal from an S-VHS VCR or laserdisc player. Connect to an antenna or to a cable TV system. -
Page 9: Remote Control
O U R Remote Contro l You can use the remote control up to about 23 feet from the TV . When using the remote, always point it directly at the TV. You can also use your remote control to operate your VCR and cable box. See page4.1 for details. - Page 10 O U R Remote Contro l ˜ VCR contro l s REW (Rewind) Press to rewind a tape. S T O P Press to stop a tape in your VCR. P L AY Press to play the tape. FF (Fast Forw a rd ) Press to fast forward a tape.
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Page 11: Chapter 2: Installation
C h a p t e r Tw o N S TA L L AT I O N Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas If your antenna has a set of leads that look like this, see “Antennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads,” below. If your antenna has one lead that looks like this, see “Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads,”... -
Page 12: Antennas With 75-Ohm Round Leads
Separate VHF and UHF Antennas If you have two separate antennas for your TV (one VHF and one UHF), you must combine the two antenna signals before connecting the antennas to the TV . This procedure requires a an optional combiner-adaptor (available at most electronics shops). -
Page 13: Connecting To A Cable Box That Descrambles All Channels
Connect the other end of this cable to the VHF/UHF antenna terminal on the back of the TV. Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles Some Channels If your cable box descrambles only some channels (such as premium channels), follow the instructions below. - Page 14 Set the A/B switch to the “B” position to view scrambled channels. (When you set the A/B switch to “B,” you will need to tune your TV to the cable box’ s output channel, which is usually channel 3 or 4.)
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Page 15: Connecting A Vcr
These instructions assume that you have already connected your TV to an antenna or a cable TV system (according to the instructions on pages 2.1-2.3). Skip step 1 if you have not yet connected to an antenna or a cable system. -
Page 16: Connecting An S-Vhs Vcr
Connecting a DVD Player (480i/480p) (For models CM27020S/CMF2010S) The rear panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a DVD player to your TV . Connect a set of audio cables between the DVD- IN AUDIO IN jacks on the TV and the AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD player. -
Page 17: Connecting A Camcorder
N S TA L L AT I O N Connecting a Camcorder The front panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a camcorder to your TV. They allow you to view the camcorder tapes without using a VCR. (Also see “Viewing a VCR or Camcorder Tape”... -
Page 18: Installing Batteries In The Remote Control
The remote control can be used up to about 23 feet from the TV. (Assuming typical TV usage, the bat- teries last for about one year.) -
Page 19: Chapter 3: Operation
You can also use the MENU, CHANNEL, and VOLUME buttons on the control panel of the TV to make selections. The on-screen displays disappear after about twelve seconds. When Closed Caption has been set,... -
Page 20: Selecting A Menu Language
Press MENU to display the menu. Press CH three times to select “Function”, then press the VOL + but- ton. Press VOL + to select the appropriate language: English, Spanish, or French. Press MENU twice to exit. : TV O HAPTER HREE PERATION... -
Page 21: Memorizing The Channels
Selecting the Video Signal-sourc e Before your television can begin memorizing the available channels, you must specify the type of signal source that is connected to the TV (i.e., an antenna or a cable system). Press MENU to display the menu. -
Page 22: Storing Channels In Memory (Automatic Method)
“Channel,” then press the VOL + button. Press the CH select “Auto Program”. Press the VOL + button. The TV will begin memorizing all of the available channels. After all the available channels are stored, the Auto program menu reap- pears. -
Page 23: Adding And Erasing Channels (Manual Method)
Press the CH or CH button to select “Select”. Press the VOL+ or VOL- button to select “Added” or “Erased”. Press the MENU button three times to exit. : TV O HAPTER HREE PERATION... -
Page 24: Changing Channels
Using the Channel Buttons Press the CH When you press CH channels that the TV has memorized. (The TV must have memorized at least three channels.) You will not see channels that were either erased or not memorized. D i rectly Accessing Channels Use the number buttons to quickly tune to any channel. -
Page 25: Setting The Clock
(AM or PM). You can change the hours by pressing or CH repeatedly (or by holding down either of these buttons). The time will appear every time you press DISPLAY. : TV O HAPTER HREE PERATION... -
Page 26: Customizing The Picture
Press the VOL – or VOL + button to increase or decrease the value of a particular item. Press the MENU button four times to exit. : TV O HAPTER HREE PERATION button to or CH After adjusting an item, the gauge will automatically disappear (after about 5 seconds). -
Page 27: Using Automatic Picture Settings
P E R AT I O N Using Automatic Picture Settings Your TV has three automatic picture settings (“Standard”, “Natural”, and “Mild”) that are preset at the factory. You can activate either Standard, Natural or Mild by making a selection from the menu. Or, you can select “Custom” which automatically recalls your personalized picture settings. -
Page 28: Customizing The Sound
Press the VOL – or VOL + button to increase or decrease the value of a particular item. Press the MENU button four times to exit. 3.10 : TV O HAPTER HREE PERATION button to button to or CH... -
Page 29: Using Automatic Sound Settings
P E R AT I O N Using Automatic Sound Settings Your TV has four automatic sound settings (“Standard,” “Music,” “Movie,” and “Speech”) that are preset at the factory. You can activate any of them by making a selection from the on-screen menu. -
Page 30: Setting The On/Off Melody
P E R AT I O N Setting The On/Off Melody You can set the TV to play a Melody sound when it is powered On or Off. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the CH select “Sound” menu , then press the VOL+ but- ton. -
Page 31: Viewing A Vcr Or Camcorder Tape
Press the VOL+ or VOL- button. You will switch between viewing the signals com- ing from equipment con- nected to the TV’s A/V jacks, and the TV signal. Press the MENU button twice to exit. Quick way to view the external signal: Simply press the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control. -
Page 32: Customizing Your Remote Control
Customizing Your Remote Control Your TV comes equipped with a “universal” remote control. In addition to controlling the TV, the universal remote can also operate a VCR and a cable box. Setting Up Your Remote Control to Operate Your VCR Turn off your VCR. -
Page 33: Vcr Codes
P E C I A L E AT U R E S VCR Codes HAPTER PECIAL EATURES... -
Page 34: Setting Up Your Remote Control To Operate Your Cable Box
00 through 35.) When your remote control is in the “CABLE” mode, the volume buttons still control your TV’ s vol- ume. Also, the VCR control buttons (PLAY, PAUSE, etc.) will still operate your VCR. -
Page 35: Fine Tuning Channels
VOL+ button. Press the VOL+ and VOL- buttons to adjust the fine tuning. To store the fine tuning setting in the TV’s memo- ry, press the CH button to select “Select”. Press the VOL+ or VOL- button to select “Added”. -
Page 36: Changing The Screen Size
“Normal” or “Zoom”. Press the MENU button twice to exit. • Normal : Sets the picture to 4:3 normal mode. This is a standard TV screen size. • Zoom : Magnifies the size of the picture on-screen. HAPTER PECIAL... -
Page 37: Using The Surf Feature
E AT U R E S Using the Surf Feature This feature allows you to set the TV to return to a particular channel after a certain amount of time. For example, you may be watching a channel when commercials start. -
Page 38: Setting The On/Off Timer
CH Before using the timer, you must set the TV’s clock. (See “Setting the Clock” on page 3.7). When you set the hours, make sure the correct time of day (AM or PM) appears to the right of the hour. -
Page 39: Setting The Sleep Timer
When finished setting the timer, press the MENU button three times to exit. Setting the Sleep Timer The sleep timer automatically shuts off the TV after a preset time (from 10 to 180 minutes). Press the SLEEP button on the remote control. -
Page 40: Sound Features
P E C I A L E AT U R E S Sound Features Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) Soundtrack Depending on the particular program being broadcast, you can listen to Stereo, Mono or a Separate Audio Program. (SAP audio is usually a foreign-language translation. Sometimes SAP has unrelated information like news or weather.) Press the MENU button to display the menu. -
Page 41: Extra Sound Settings (Turbo Sound, Surround, Or Auto Volume)
Turbo sound emphasizes the bass and treble frequencies to add fullness to the sound. • Surround Your TV creates a "surround" effect such that the sound seems to come from all direc- tions. Once the “Surround” is set to “On” or “Off”, the setting applies to the sound effects such as Standard, Music, Movie and Speech. -
Page 42: Viewing Closed Captions
E AT U R E S Viewing Closed Captions Your TV decodes and displays the closed captions that are broadcast with certain TV shows. These captions are usually subtitles for the hearing impaired or foreign-language trans- lations. All VCRs record the closed caption signal from television programs, so home-record- ed video tapes also provide closed captions. -
Page 43: Using The V-Chip
“V-chip” menu. Press the VOL+ button. 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.” After entering a valid PIN number, the “V-chip”... -
Page 44: How To Enable/Disable The V-Chip
How to Set up Restrictions Using the “TV guidelines” First, set up a personal identification number (PIN), and enable the V-Chip. (See previous section.) Parental restrictions can be set up using either of two methods: The TV guide- lines or the MPAA rating. - Page 45 While the “U” or ”B” is red, press the CH Press the MENU button once to save the TV guidelines. A TV-Rating will be highlighted, and no letters will blink. To exit this screen, press MENU again. To select a different TV-Rating, press the CH repeat the process.
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Page 46: How To Set Up Restrictions Using The Mpaa Ratings: G, Pg, Pg-13, R, Nc-17, X
CH or CH Press MENU once to save the TV guidelines. A TV-Rating will be highlighted (BLUE), and no letters will blink. To exit this screen, press MENU again. To select a different TV-Rating, press the CH then repeat the process. -
Page 47: How To Reset The Tv After The V-Chip Blocks A Channel ("Emergency Escape")
How to Reset the TV after the V-Chip Blocks a Channel (“Emergency Escape”) If the TV is tuned to a restricted channel, the V-Chip will block it. The screen will go blank and the following message will appear: “Excessive rating.”... -
Page 48: Identifying Problems
R O U B L E S H O O T I N G If the TV seems to have a problem, first try this list of possible problems and solutions. If none of these troubleshooting tips apply, then call your nearest service center. -
Page 49: Appendix
• Place the TV in a vertical position only. Liquids • Do not handle liquids near or on the TV . Liquids that spill into it can cause serious damage. Cabinet • Never open the cabinet or touch the parts inside. - Page 50 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 begins on the original date of purchase, and is valid only on products purchased and used in the United...