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- Page 1 TV/VCR Combination Unit Owner s Manual CMC13003...
- Page 2 MPORTANT AFETY NSTRUCTIONS 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.
- Page 3 MPORTANT AFETY NSTRUCTIONS 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 recom- mended by the manufacturer or sold with the TV/VCR.
- Page 4 MPORTANT AFETY NSTRUCTIONS 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.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
ONTENTS Chapter 1: Learning About Your New TV/VCR ...1 List of Features........1 Checking Parts . - Page 6 ONTENTS Chapter 5: Special Features ...23 Viewing the Demonstration Mode ....23 Using Turbo Rewind....... 23 Using True Repeat .
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Page 7: Chapter 1: Learning About Your New Tv/Vcr
HAPTER EARNING List of Features Your TV/VCR was designed and • Quick-start, full loading engineered using the latest system technology. This TV/VCR is a • High-speed rewinding (Turbo full-featured, high-performance rewind) unit that not only meets, but • High-quality video circuitry exceeds, industry standards. -
Page 8: Understanding The Controls
TV/VCR EARNING BOUT Understanding the Controls Front Panel Jacks Front Panel Controls TV/VCR HAPTER EARNING ABOUT... - Page 9 EARNING ABOUT Understanding the Controls, continued The buttons on the front panel control basic features. For more advanced features, you will use the remote control. 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...
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Page 10: Rear Panel
EARNING BOUT Understanding the Controls, continued Rear Panel HAPTER EARNING ABOUT TV/VCR VHF antenna mount VHF rod antenna and VHF rod antenna mount. 300-75 ohm adapter See page 6. Connect the VHF rod antenna to Antenna terminal the 300-75 ohm adapter. Connect Use this terminal (VHF/UHF the 300-75 ohm adapter to the IN FROM ANT) to connect... -
Page 11: Remote Control
EARNING BOUT Understanding the Controls, continued Use the remote control within 33 Remote Control feet (10 meters) of the TV/VCR and point it directly at the TV/VCR. TV/VCR DISPLAY Press to show on-screen displays. POWER PRE-CH (previous channel) - Press to turn the TV/VCR on Press to return to the last and off. -
Page 12: Chapter 2: Installation
HAPTER NSTALLATION Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas If you do not have cable TV, you Antennas With 300-ohm must connect an antenna to your Flat Twin Leads TV/VCR. First you need to identify If you use a 300-ohm antenna your antenna’s lead type: with twin flat leads, follow the •... -
Page 13: Connecting Cable Tv Systems To The Tv/Vcr
NSTALLATION Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas, continued Plug the combiner into the If you use a 300-ohm antenna terminal on the rear panel of with twin flat leads, follow the the TV/VCR. directions below, but skip step 1. Push the stem of the rod antenna into the antenna mount. - Page 14 NSTALLATION Connecting Cable TV Systems to the TV/VCR, continued Connect one of the coaxial cables between the splitter and the input on the converter box. Connect a second coaxial cable between the output of the converter box and the “B” input on the RF (A/B) switch. Connect a third coaxial cable between the splitter and the “A”...
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Page 15: Installing Batteries In The Remote Control
NSTALLATION Installing Batteries in the Remote Control Replace the cover. Open the battery cover by pressing on the back cover’s tab and lifting up. If you won’t be using the remote control for a long time, remove the batteries and store them in a cool, dry place. -
Page 16: Chapter 3: Tv Operation
TV O HAPTER HREE Viewing the On-screen Display Press DISPLAY again (while The on-screen displays the display items are still on automatically appear on the the TV/VCR screen) to display screen when you turn the the time counter. TV/VCR on or change its status (from stop to play, from play to stop, etc.). -
Page 17: Selecting The Signal Source
TV O PERATION Selecting the Programming Signal Source the Channels The first step in programming Storing Channels in your TV/VCR is to select the Memory signal source of your antenna or Your TV/VCR can automatically cable TV system. memorize all the channels you With the main menu on the receive. -
Page 18: Setting The Clock
TV O PERATION Programming the Channels, continued Press CH • When entering single-digit “Add/Erase” is highlighted. 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. - Page 19 TV O PERATION Setting the Clock, continued Press VOL+. Press VOL+. The day will blink. Press CH or CH to set Press CH the current minute. the current day. Setting the date Press VOL+. Press VOL+. The year will blink. Press CH The month will blink.
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Page 20: Choosing Picture Settings
TV O PERATION Setting the Clock, Choosing continued Picture Settings Your TV/VCR has preset While “Time Zone” is selected, press either the VOL + or the VOL - button to standard values for picture change the Time Zone. settings (contrast, brightness, sharpness, color, and tint). -
Page 21: Setting The Sleep Timer
TV O PERATION Setting the Sleep Timer Using the On/Off Timer The sleep timer automatically This timer turns the TV/VCR on turns off the TV/VCR at the time or off at a specific time. You may you select. This is convenient if set the on time, the off time, or you like to fall asleep with the both the on and the off time. -
Page 22: Chapter 4: Vcr Operation
VCR O HAPTER Inserting and Ejecting a Video Tape To insert a video tape: The TV/VCR loads the tape automatically. Hold the video tape window- side up, with the arrow If the power is off when you pointing away from you. insert a tape, the TV/VCR turns on automatically. -
Page 23: Using Picture Search
VCR O PERATION Playing a Video Tape, continued Using Picture Search Using Tracking Picture Search lets you quickly This feature automatically search a pre-recorded video adjusts tracking on video tapes. tape for a particular scene. Insert and play a video tape. While playing a tape, press and release FF or REW. -
Page 24: Using P.plus
TV O PERATION Playing a Video Tape, continued Press PLAY to view the scene you marked again. Using P.PLUS Press P.PLUS to compensate for a poor rental tape. The letter “M” appears beside the time counter. If you want to remove the time counter memory from the screen and cancel the memory stop feature, just... -
Page 25: Editing While Recording
VCR O PERATION Recording TV Programs Using Advanced as You Watch, continued Recording Features Editing While Recording One-touch Recording You can edit while recording, One-touch Recording (OTR) lets selecting only those scenes you you record television programs want to record from the current with the touch of a button. - Page 26 VCR O PERATION Using Advanced Recording Features, continued The Timer Record menu The One Time Programming appears on the screen. screen appears. Press VOL+. Use the CH or CH The channel number will buttons to select One Time blink. Program, Daily Program, or The TV/VCR assigns a Weekly Program.
- Page 27 VCR O PERATION 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 highlight “Start Date.” The TV/VCR automatically selects AM or PM for the ending time.
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Page 28: Using Program Review
VCR O PERATION Using Advanced Recording Features, continued Using Program Review The Program Review screen appears. The information for Program Review allows you to the first program appears on review all of the programmed the screen. recordings currently stored in the TV/VCR’s memory and to remove a programmed recording quickly and easily. -
Page 29: Chapter 5: Special Features
HAPTER PECIAL Viewing the Press CH “Demonstration” is Demonstration Mode highlighted. The Demonstration Mode displays all on-screen menus and programmable features. With the main menu on the screen, press CH until “VCR Setup” is highlighted. Press VOL+. The TV/VCR cycles through the various menus and settings available. -
Page 30: Using Block Repeat
PECIAL EATURES Using Block Repeat Insert and play a pre- Block Repeat allows you to recorded video tape. repeat a section of tape that you select. You can repeat this Press REPEAT at the section of tape (the “block”) beginning of the “block” you from one to ten times, or want to repeat. -
Page 31: Using The V-Chip
PECIAL EATURES Viewing Closed Using the V-Chip Captions, continued The V-Chip feature automatically In text mode, information locks out programming that is unrelated to the captions is deemed inappropriate for displayed, such as news or children. The user must first weather. -
Page 32: How To Enable/Disable The V-Chip
PECIAL EATURES Using the V-Chip, continued How to Set up How to Enable/Disable Restrictions Using the the V-Chip “TV guidelines” Press the MENU button on First, set up a personal the remote control. identification number (PIN), and Press CH button 6 times, enable the V-Chip. -
Page 33: How To Set Up Restrictions Using The Mpaa
PECIAL EATURES Using the V-Chip, continued Similarly, if you block the TV- While the “U” or ”B” is G category, then all the blinking, press the CH categories in the “young button to block or adult” group will be blocked unblock the category. -
Page 34: How To Reset The Tv After The V-Chip Blocks A Channel("Emergency Escape")
PECIAL EATURES Using the V-Chip, continued The “V-chip mode” screen Repeatedly press the CH will appear. Press the CH button to highlight aparticular button, and highlight the field MPAA category. Pressing for “MPAA rating” and “to the CH begin.” through the MPAA categories: G: General audience (no restrictions). -
Page 35: Copying, Or Dubbing, A Video
PECIAL EATURES 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... -
Page 36: Chapter 6: Troubleshooting
HAPTER ROUBLESHOOTING Identifying TV Problems Identifying VCR Problems Poor picture, no picture, blurred picture, or blue screen. • Try another channel. Make Unit won’t turn on. sure the unit is plugged into a working wall outlet. • Make sure the unit is plugged •... -
Page 37: Appendix
PPENDIX Caring for Your TV/VCR Cabinet Please follow these guidelines • Never open the cabinet or to get the maximum touch the parts inside. performance from your TV/VCR. • Wipe your TV/VCR with a Placement clean, dry cloth. Never use water, cleaning fluids, wax, •... -
Page 38: Specifications
SLP: better than 35 dB FF/REW time Less than 100 sec. with T-120 PPENDIX Model Frequency response CMC13003 SP: -6 dB 100 Hz – 10 KHz Power requirement SLP: -6 dB 100 Hz – 5 KHz 120V AC, 60Hz TV tuners Power consumption VHF input: ch. -
Page 39: Warranty Information
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 purchase, and is valid only on products purchased and used in the United States. - Page 40 MEMO...
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