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Curtis Mathes CM25011 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 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, Curtis Mathes has determined that this product or product model meets the ®...
  • 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.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Connecting Cable TV ........2.2...
  • Page 5 Cleaning and Maintaining Your TV......A.1 Using Your TV in Another Country ......A.1 Specifications .

  • 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 Front 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. Œ MENU Press to see an on-screen menu of your TV's fea- tures.

  • Page 8: Rear Panel Jacks

    For more information on connecting equipment, see pages 2.1 – 2.7. Œ AUDIO INPUT Audio signals from VCRs, DVD players and similar devices. ´ VIDEO INPUT Video signals from VCRs, DVD players and similar devices. HAPTER ˇ VHF/UHF (75 ) Connect to an antenna or to a cable TV system.

  • Page 9: Remote Control

    O U R Remote Control 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. Œ POWER Turns the TV on and off. ´ Number Buttons Press to select channels directly on the TV.

  • Page 10: 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 11: 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 an optional combiner-adaptor (available at most electronics shops).

  • Page 12: 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 13 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.)

  • Page 14: 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 15: Connecting A Camcorder

    N S TA L L AT I O N Connecting a Camcorder The rear 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 16: 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 17: 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 18: 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 19: Memorizing The Channels

    Selecting the Video Signal-source 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 20: 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 21: 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 22: 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. Directly Accessing Channels Use the number buttons to quickly tune to any channel.

  • Page 23: 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 24: 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 25: 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 26 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 27: Viewing A Vcr Or Camcorder Tape

    “TV/AV”. 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. 3.10 : TV O...

  • Page 28: Chapter 4: Special Features

    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 29: 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 30: 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 31: 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 32: 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 33: Setting The Auto Volume

    P E C I A L E AT U R E S Setting the Auto Volume Each broadcasting station has its own signal conditions, which can make it necessary to adjust the volume every time the channel is changed. “Auto volume” lets you automati- cally adjust the volume of the desired channel by lowering the sound output when the modulation signal is high or by raising the sound output when the modulation signal is low.

  • Page 34: 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 35: 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 36: 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 37 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.

  • Page 38: How To Set Up Restrictions Using The Mpaa Ratings: G, Pg, Pg-13, R, Nc-17, X

    CH button to change the sub-rating. 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 39: 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 40: Chapter 5: Troubleshooting

    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 Curtis Mathes autho- rized service center.

  • Page 41: Appendix

    Using Your TV in Another Country If you plan to take your TV with you to a foreign country, please be aware of the different television systems that are in use around the world. A TV designed for one system may not work properly with another system due to differences in the TV channel frequencies.
  • Page 42 Curtis Mathes Color Television...

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