Related Manuals for Curtis Mathes CM25101S, CM27101S
Summary of Contents for Curtis Mathes CM25101S, CM27101S
- Page 1 25"/27" STEREO MTS COLOR TELEVISION OWNER'S MANUAL CM25101S CM27101S Customer Support: 1-800-270-4535 www.curtismathes.com...
- Page 2 RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK 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 intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”...
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Page 3: Important Safeguards
S A F E T Y IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS PLEASE READ ALL THESE INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING YOUR TELEVISION EQUIPMENT AND RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS MARKED ON THE TV RECEIVER. Read all of these instructions. Save these instructions for later use. Unplug this television equipment from the wall outlet before cleaning. - Page 4 13 An outside antenna system should not be locat- ed 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 circuits, as contact with them might be fatal.
- Page 5 Dear Customer : CurtisMathes would like to thank you for choosing this color television receiver. It incorporates a host of fea- tures 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 quick- ly as possible, but we ask you to take a few minutes to read the instructions in the booklet to familiarize your- self with the receiver, its functions and some features which may be new to you.
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Table of Contents Chapter 1: Overview of Your Equipment Your TV's Front Panel Your TV's Back Panel Your Remote Control Installing your remote control batteries Notes Chapter 2: Connecting an Antenna or Cable to Your TV Connecting an Antenna Connecting a Cable System Connecting Other Pieces of Equipment Safety Note... -
Page 7: Chapter 1: Overview Of Your Equipment
C H A P T E R Overview of Your Equipment Your TV comes with a remote control. The section below summarizes the buttons, controls, and ter- minals that you will use with your TV. Your TV's Front Panel CM27101S POWER CM25101S POWER... -
Page 8: Your Tv's Back Panel
Your TV's Back Panel CM27101S VIDEO 1 Antenna terminal(ANT) Use this terminal to attach an antenna or cable system to your TV. 2 VIDEO IN This terminal allows the TV to receive a video signal from another component, such as a VCR. 3 AUDIO IN This terminal allows the TV to receive an audio signal from another component, such as a VCR. -
Page 9: Your Remote Control
Your Remote Control Chapter 1 : Overview of Your Equipment POWER Use this button to turn your TV on or off. MUTE Use to turn the TV’s sound on and off. WCHV Use these buttons to change channels on your TV, or select items in the menu system. -
Page 10: Installing Your Remote Control Batteries
Installing your remote control batteries 1 Open the battery compartment on the back of the remote control. 2 Install two AA-size batteries (not included) as shown. Make sure the “+” and “-” terminals are oriented correctly. 3 Replace the cover. Notes Do not mix different types of batteries, or mix an old and a new battery. -
Page 11: Chapter 2: Connecting An Antenna Or Cable To Your Tv
C H A P T E R Connecting an Antenna or Cable to Your TV Your TV 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 nor- mally only have to make one of the connections shown below, not all of them. -
Page 12: Connecting A Cable System
Antennas with two sets of leads You might have two sets of leads from your antenna system, especially if you have one antenna for VHF signals and one antenna for UHF signals. If your antenna system has both a coaxial lead and twin 300-ohm leads, er (available at your local electronics store). -
Page 13: Connecting Other Pieces Of Equipment
If your cable system requires you to use a converter box for all channels, to the IN terminal on the converter box. Connect another cable between the OUT terminal on the con- verter box and the antenna terminal on the TV. You will need to keep your TV tuned to channel 3 or 4 and change channels using the converter box. -
Page 14: Chapter 3: Operating Your Tv
C H A P T E R Operating Your TV Once you have connected your TV to an antenna or cable system, plugged the TV in, and put batter- ies in the remote, you are ready to use the TV. The first thing you should do is to program your TV so it memorizes all of available channels. -
Page 15: Changing Channels
Changing Channels Changing the Volume Chapter 3: Operating Your TV You can change channels in three ways: The WCHV buttons will take you through all memorized channels, one by one. The WCHV buttons will not access channels that have not been programmed into the TV's memory. For more information about programming channels into memory, see the section “Programming your TV's Channel Memory”... -
Page 16: Changing The Tv's Channel Memory
Changing the TV's Channel Memory Your TV's memory determines the channels that are available using the WCHV 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 WCHV buttons. If there is just one channel memorized, then the Add/Delete Channels function will search all the channels. -
Page 17: Changing The Tv's Input
Changing the TV's Input Normally, your TV displays the signal coming through the antenna terminal. However, If you’ve connected another component to your TV(such as a VCR) using the Video/Audio input, you will want to be able to view the signal from the component. To do this, you will need to switch from the ‘... -
Page 18: Adjusting Video Settings
Adjusting Video Settings You may wish to adjust the video settings (e. g. contrast or color) to obtain the most pleasing pic- ture. To do so, follow these directions: 1 With the TV on, press the MENU button, then “Video” menu will appear. 2 The “Settings”... -
Page 19: Returning To The Factory Settings
Returning to the factory settings If you would like to return to the original video settings, as they were calibrated at the factory, fol- low these steps : 1 With the TV on, press the MENU button, then “Video” menu will appear. 2 Press the CVOLB buttons to set the “Settings”... -
Page 20: Chapter 4: Using Timer Functions
C H A P T E R Using Timer Functions Your TV 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. Setting the Clock 1 With the TV turned on, press the MENU button until “Time”... -
Page 21: Setting The Off Time
Setting the Off Time If you enter a time in the “Off Time” setting, your TV will automatically turn off at that time. Follow these instructions to set the “Off Time”: 1 With the TV turned on, press the MENU button until “Time” menu is displayed. 2 Use the WCHV buttons to select “Off time”... -
Page 22: Setting The Sleep Timer
Setting the Sleep Timer The sleep timer allows you to set an amount of time from 15 minutes to 120 minutes. TV will count down the amount of time you set, then turn itself off. To set the sleep timer: 1 With the TV turned on, press the MENU button until “Time”... -
Page 23: Chapter 5 : Using The Special Features
C H A P T E R Using the Special 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, Spanish, French. To change the on-screen language: 1 With the TV on, press the MENU button twice, then “Set-Up”... -
Page 24: Cc On Mute
CC on Mute When the sound is muted, user can select the caption display. It will display the caption content instead of sound mute. 1 With the TV turned on, press the MENU button until “Special” menu is displayed. 2 Use the WCHV buttons to select “CC on Mute” item. 3 Use the CVOLB buttons to select “C1”... -
Page 25: Parental Control Settings, Description Of Parental Control Settings 20~21
Parental Control Settings This item helps parents to set the standard for the programs which their children are going to watch. 1 With the TV on, press the MENU button until “Special” menu appears. 2 Use the WCHV buttons to select “Parental Control” item. 3 Use the CVOLB buttons to enter into “Parental Control”... -
Page 26: Description Of Parental Control Settings
Description of Parental Control Settings The TV Guidelines set the standard for TV programs, excluding sports and news. Use the WCHV buttons to select, settings with CVOLB The Movie Ratings set the standard for movie, video, and other media excluding TV programs. Use the WCHV buttons to select,... - Page 27 No Ratings means 1 When V-chip data is in error. 2 When any ratings are not deleted. 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 PG-13...
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Page 28: Ch Labels
Ch Labels This feature allows you to enter a 4 letter channel identifier of your choice that will appear over the channel mumber dispaly. The labeling can be anything you want. 1 With the TV turned on, press the MENU button until “Special” menu is displayed. 2 Use the WCHV buttons to select “Ch Labels”... - Page 29 NOTE Each time you press the order: Cearing Channel Labels 1. Select the channel which has the label you want to clear. 2. 3. 4. Follow steps 1~3 on the “Ch Labels” to call up the Ch Labels mode display. 5.
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Page 30: Chapter 6 : Adjusting The Sound
C H A P T E R Adjusting the Sound Selecting stereo/SAP The MTS(Multi-channel TV Sound) provides for an extra sound channel. So MTS feature allows you to improve your TV viewing with high fidelity stereo sound. SAP(Second Audio Program) is used to transmit a second language of other audio information. -
Page 31: Adjusting The Bass
Using Direct button on the remote control 1 You can also change the Audio Mode setting with the remote control. Press the MTS button on the remote control to select Audio Mode. 2 Use this button to select the Stereo, Mono or SAP. Present Broadcast MONO MONO... -
Page 32: Adjusting The Treble
Adjusting the Treble 1 With the TV turned on, press the MENU button until “Audio” menu is displayed. 2 Use the WCHV buttons to select “Treble” item. 3 Press the CVOL button to decrease the treble volume. 4 Press the VOLB button to increase the treble volume. 5 Press the MENU button twice or wait a few seconds to return to normal TV viewing. -
Page 33: Chapter 7 : Troubleshooting
C H A P T E R Troubleshooting Your CurtisMathes television is designed to give you trouble-free performance for many years. If you have a problem with your TV, 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 34: 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 35: Warranty
On carry-in models, transportation to and from the service center is the customer's responsibility.The customer's original dated receipt is the only proof of purchase accepted for warranty claims. It must be presented to the Curtis Mathes authorized service center at the time the service is requested. No exceptions can be made. - Page 36 MEMO...
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- Page 40 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. FCC RULES: "THIS TELEVISION RECEIVER PROVIDES DISPLAY OF TELEVISION CLOSED CAPTIONING IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15.119 OF THE FCC RULES."...