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- Page 1 20"! 25"!27 ° S_REO MTS OV_ER'S MANUAJ. CMF2010S...
- Page 2 Warning ! Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. Keep these instrllctions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instrllctions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with chy cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings, Install in accordance with the mamlfactlu'er_ instI7 lctions.
- Page 3 CAUTION inskk h is dangerous Io make any kind of coniacl Thissymbol i ndicates highvoltage ispresen_ _,_,ithany insick parl (if this p_oduct ( AUTION: TO REDU(t TIlE RISK OF t [ E(TRI( SIlO( K, l)O NOT coi]c_ lnii]g operalion al]d lnaii]lellal]ce has heel] This symbol ak!rls you thai impollanl literature _ iIN'/!_...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Chapter 1: Your ....List of Features ......... Familiarizing Yourself with The TV ......Front Panel Buttons ......Front Panel Jacks ........ Rear Panel Jacks ......... Remote Control ......... Chapter 2: Installation ....VHF and UHF Connecting Antennas ......Antennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads .... - Page 5 CONTENTS Chapter 4: Special Features .... Customizing Your Remote Control ......Setting Up Your Remote Control to Operate Your VCR..Setting Up Your Remote Control to Operate Your Cable Box ..Fine 7iruing Channels ........Changing the Screen Size ......... Using the S**rfFeat**re........
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Page 6: 1: Your New Tv
Your NEw TV List Features Your TV was designed with the latest technology This TV is a high-performance unit that inchldes the fbllowing special feanlres: • Easy-to-llse remote control • gasy-to-llse on-screen system lrlenl • Automatic timer to turn the TV on and off •... -
Page 7: Familiarizing Yourself With The Tv
Your NEw TV Familiarizing Yourself with Front Panel Buttons The buttons on the front panel control your TV% basic fbatures, including the on-screen menu. To use the more advanced fbatures, you must use the remote control. CM25020S CM27020S CMF2010S MENU Remote Control Sensor... -
Page 8: Rear Panel Jacks
Your NEw TV Rear Panel Jacks Use the rear panel,jacks to connect an A/'V"component that will be connected continuously, such as a VCR or a DVD player. Because there are two sets of input.jacks, you can connect two different A/V" components (i.e., a VCR and a DVD, 2 VCRs, etc.) For more information... -
Page 9: Remote Control
Your NEW TV 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 T'V: can also use your remote control to operate your VCR and cable box. See page4.1 for details. - Page 10 Your NEW TV Remote Control PIP Controls controls (Not available) REW (Rewi nd) SWAP Press to rewind a tape. Exchanges the video signal that is STOP currently displayed on the main Press to stop a tape in your VCR. screen with the signal in the PIP window.
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Page 11: 2: Installation
INSTALLATION Connecting Antennas If yollr antenna has a set of leads that look like this, see "Antennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads," below. If yo_r antenna has one lead that looks like this, see "Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads," on page 2.2. you have antennas, see "Separate... -
Page 12: Antennas With 75-Ohm Round Leads
INSTALLATION Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads Plug the antenna lead into the VHF/UHF terminal on the bottom of the back pane!. Separate Antennas If you have two separate antennas for yollr TV (one VHF and one UHF), you mllst combine the two antenna signals before connecting the antennas... -
Page 13: Connecting To A Cable Box That Descrambles
INSTALLATION Connecting to a Cable that Descrambles AI__IChannels -.91 This terminal inight he labeled "ANT OUT," "VHF OUT;" or siinply, Find the cable that is con: "OUT." nected to the ANTENNA 0UT terminal 0n YoU r Connect this cable to the VHFIUHF antenna terminal on the Connecting to a Cable... - Page 14 INSTALLATION Connect a coaxial cable between the ANTENNA OUT terminal onthe cable box and the B_IN terminal _ [he on the A!B switch, Connect another cable between the other OUT t#rmina! on the splitter and the A-IN terminal on the RF(A/B) switch. Connect the last coaxial cable between the OUT terminal on the RF(A!B)
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Page 15: Vcr
INSTALLATION Connecting a VCR These instiulctions assllme that have ah'eady connected yolu" TV to an antenna oi" a cable TV system (according to the iF_sti'tlctions on pages 2.1- 2.3). Skip step 1 if yoll have not yet connected to an antenna or a cable system. - Page 16 INSTALLATION Connecting S-VHS (For model CM25020S) Your TV can be connected to an S-Video signal from an S-VHS VCR. (This connection delivers a better picture as compared to a standard VHS VCR.) To beg n, follow steps 1-3 in the previous sec[ _n_o connect the an[enna or cable to your VCRand your TV...
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Page 17: Connecting A Camcorder
INSTALLATION Connecting a Camcorder The front panel,jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a camcorder to your They allow you to view the camcorder tapes without using a VCR. (Also see "Viewin_ a VCR _J Camcorder Tape on page 3.13) Locate the AiV outou[ jacks... -
Page 18: Installing Batteries In The Remote Control
INSTALLATION Installing Batteries in the Remote Control pletely, _'_ Make sore to match tile "+" and "-" ends of the batteries with the Install two AA size diagram inside the conlpat'tment. batteries. Remove the batteries and store them in a cool, dry place if you won't be using the remote control fbr a long tiine. -
Page 19: 3: Operation
OPERATION Turning Press the POWERbutton on the remote control. You can also use the POWER button on the frnnt panel. Viewing Menus On-Screen Displays Viewing Menus The on-screen menus disappear h'om the screen are[" about thirty secorlcls. With the power on, press the MENU button The main menu appears on the screen. -
Page 20: Selecting A Menu Lang*Lage
0 PffRATION Selecting a Menu Language ¸1¸¸¸¸¸¸¸ ¸ Press MENU to display the menu. Press CH * three times to Select _i F unction'1; then presstheVOL+ but- ¸2¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸ PressVOL+ to select the appropriate language: English, Spanish, or French. Press MENU twice to exit. ( }IAP'];... -
Page 21: Memorizing The Channels
OPERATION Memorizing Channels Your TV can memorize and store all of the available channels for both "off-air" (antenna) CH • cable channels. After the available channels are l_-_emoi'ized, llse the CH • buttons to scan through the channels. This eliminates the need to change chan- nels by entering the channel... - Page 22 0 PERATION Storing Channels in Memory (Automatic Method) First, select the correct signal source (ANT, STD, HRC, IRC).See steps 1:3 on previous page. Pressthe MENU button, then PreSSthe CH Y but: ton twice to select T ....: ?'Channel/' then press the VO[+ buttonl _i !_ii_ii iii_ii_i...
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Page 23: Adding And Erasing Channels (Manual Method)
OPERATION Adding Erasing Channels (Manual Method) Press the MENU buEor Press the CII • button twice [o select "Channel then Dress the VOL+ bu[- ton. Press the CH • or CH • button to select AdntErase', Press the VOL+ bu[[on, Press the CH •... -
Page 24: Changing Channels
0 PERATION Changing Channels Using Channel Buttons Press the CH A or CH V buttQnto change channels. When you press CH • or CH V, the TV changes chaimels ii] sequence. You will see all the channels that the TV has meinorized. (The TV must have memorized at least three... -
Page 25: Setting The Clock
OPERATION Setting Clock Press the MENU button to display the omse(een Press the CH • button three times to select "Function". Press the VOL+ button. Press the CH • button to Select the ?'Time" menu. Press theVOL ÷ button: The Time menu will appear on the screen, and !'Clock'f will be selected. -
Page 26: Customizing The Picture
OPERATION Customizing Picture You can use the oi-_-sci'eeii l_ieiills to change the coiiti'ast, brightness, tint, co]oi', sharpness according to personal Preference. (Altei'natively, can use one of the "automatic" settings. See next page.) Press the MENU button to disP!ay the menu. Press theVOL- or VOL+ ..... -
Page 27: Using Automatic Picture Settings
OPERATION Using Automatic Picture Settings Your TV has three automatic picture settings ("Standard", "Natural", "Mild") that preset at the factoi_z can activate either Standard, Natural oi" Mild by making selection from the menu. Or, you can select "Custom" which automatically recalls your personalized... -
Page 28: Customizing The Sol U_D
OPERATION Customizing Sound You can use the on-screen menlB to ac!jllst the bass, treble, and balance according individllal pi'efeience. Alternatively, you can use one of the "alltomatic" settings. (See next page.) !1 ¸ £ / Press the MENU button to _/'_ Press the 6H Y button to select the ?Sound'_menu. -
Page 29: Using Automatic Sound Settings
0 PERATION Using Automatic Sound Settings Your TV "Music," "Movie," has four automatic sound settings ("Standard," "Speech") that ai_ preset at the factory You caI] activate any of them by making a selection fl'om the on-screen menu. 0i', you can select "Custom,"... -
Page 30: Setting The On/Off Melody
OPERATION Setting On/Off Melody You can set the to play a Melody sound when it is powered On or Off. Press the MENU button t o displaythe menu. Press the OHV button tO select !!Soundt' meou, then press theVOL+ but_ ton. -
Page 31: Viewing A Vcr Or Camcorder Tape
OPERATION Viewing a VCR Camcorder Tape You must select the at_t_rot_i'iate mode in order to view VCR or Camcorder signal on the TV_ Quick way to view the external signal: Simply press the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control. Press the MENU button to display the menu. -
Page 32: Chapter 4: Special Features
SPECIAL FEATURES Customizing Your Remote Control Your TV comes ecluit_ped with a "universal" remote control. In addition controlling the TV] the universal remote can also operate a VCR and a cable box. Setting Up Your Remote Control to Operate Your Turn off your VCR. - Page 33 SPECIAL FEATURES Codes .._ H..T _ .._,iJ;_4 .... _,_ .."_: ...... _;_,_D C]_AP'F]:R _OUR: _P},X;IA] FI:A_UR]:S...
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Page 34: Setting Up Your Remote Control To Operate Your Cable Box
SPECIAL FEATURES Setting Up Your Remote Control to Operate Your Cable Turn off your cable box. On your rem0te contr01, press SET. _1 Tlle remote control has three "nlodes': "WVi' "VCm," Press the CABLEbutton 0n the top right of your remote "CABLE". - Page 35 SPECIAL FEATURES Fine Tuning Channels Use fine tuning to manually adjust a particular channel for optimal reception. Select the appropriate channel. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the CH V button twice to select th, !'Channel:' menu, then PFessthe VO[+ button.
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Page 36: Changing The Screen Size
SPECIAL FEATURES Changing Screen Size PFess the MENU butto n disp!ay the menu, press the VO[ + button to select the 'IPicture:: menu. Press theVOL+ orVOL, button repeatedly to select !tNormal" or !'Zoom". Press the MEI_IUbutton twice to exit. • Normal : Sets the picture to 4:3 normal... -
Page 37: Using The S**Rffeat**Re
SPECIAL FEATURES Using Surf Feature This feanlre allows yon to set the TV to renlrn to a particlllar channel after a certain amoln_t of time. For example, yon may be watching a channel when commercials start. Yon can set the Snrf to "5 minutes", then switch channels. - Page 38 SPECIAL FEATURES Setting On/Off Timer Before using the timer, you must set tile TV's clock. (See "Setting ..¸_¸'_¸_-,_ Clock" on page 3.7). Press the MENU button to i _?!i_!ii_iZ!%Zil ¸ _!!_!!! display the menu. i_!_!i_i_i_i%.ii!i_!!_i_!i_i_i_iii'i_.i_i_!!iii!i!iil,i!%ii_!_% PresstheCH Y button i _i!_ i! i :i! Zi Z Z:Z Z :i _ ;"...
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Page 39: Setting The Sleep Timer
SPECIAL FEATURES To deactivate the "On time," select "Off" during this step. Press the 90L + button to i¸i¸!i ¸ :l ¸ ii!i i L !! Select ?On!Off.': ¸i!iii ¸¸!i!!iii iii!i!i ¸iii i! ¸ilil ¸i!!i!ii iiii ii i Press thecH A (oFCH 'IV) button to turn the on- timer !iOn.'_{Repeatedly... -
Page 40: Sound Features
SPECIAL FEATURES Sound Features Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) Soundtrack Depending on the particlflar t3rogranl being broadcast, you can listen to Stereo, Mono (SAP a Separate Audio Program. audio is usually a foreign-language translation. Sometimes SAP has uniBlated information like news or weather.) Press the MENU button... -
Page 41: Extra Sound Settings
SPECIAL FEATURES Extra sound settings (Turbo Sound, Surround, or Auto Volume • Turbo Sound Tllrbo sol uad emphasizes the bass and treble fl'eqllencies to add fi dlness to the sol uad. • Surround Your TV creates a "surround" effbct such that the sound seems to come flr)m all direc- tions. -
Page 42: Viewing Closed Captions
SPECIAL FEATURES Viewing Closed Captions Your TV decodes and displays the closed captions that am broadcast with certain TV shows. These captions are usually subtitles for the hearing impaired or foreignqanguage trans- lations. All VCRs record the closed caption signal fi'om television programs, so home-record-... -
Page 43: Using The V-Chip
SPECIAL FEATURES Using the V-Chip The "VLChip feature automatically locks out programming that is deemed inappropriate children. user must first enter (personal number) before any of the "VLChip restrictions can be set up or changed. Note " When the VLchip f_ature is active, channel-auto program... - Page 44 SPECIAL FEATURES to Enable/Disable V-Chip Press the VOL÷ buttonl Press the CH V button three times to select the :iV:chip'i menu. Press the 90L÷ button: The ?Enter Pin': screen will appear, Enter Y0U r 4: The 'iV:Chip" screen will appear, and }_V:Chiplock" wi!t be selected color).
- Page 45 SPECIAL FEATURES k ¸¸¸ ¸ ¸¸¸¸¸ ¸¸ ¸¸¸ Press the 61"1V button three times toselectthe ,:v-clip,: mooo, Presathe O. button. The _'Enter Pin': screen Will @pear. Enter your 4: digit PIN number. ]-he "V-chio" screen will aooean Press the 0It V button, and highlight the field for "TV guidelines.
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Page 46: How To Set Up Restrictions Using The Mpaa Ratings
SPECIAL FEATURES How to set the FV.D. L S and V sub-ratings: First. highligh[ one of these TV-Ratings: TV-Y7. TV-PG TV-14 or TV-MA (See Step 4. on DrevJouspage]. Next while the TV-Rating is highlighted (BLUE),repeatedly press the gOL+ button. ThB wm cycle through the av _ilable sub-ratings (FV, L , S, D or V). -
Page 47: How To Reset The Tv After The V-Chip Blocks A Channel ("Emergency Escape")
SPECIAL FEATURES ¸¸¸3¸¸¸ The )'v:chip'! Screen will appear. Press the CN V button twice, and select t'MPAA rating.'_ ii i _ i i!i_,_i i_:i! !_!!_i ¸ ii¸¸I_ ..... While "MPAA rating '_is selected, press the VOL, ..... button. The "MPAA rat= ing"... -
Page 48: Chapter 5: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING the TV seems to have a piv)blem, first try this list of possible problems and solutions. If none of these ti'ollbleshooting tips apply, then call yol u"nearest service center. Identifying Problems Problem Possible Solution Poor pictlu'e Try another channel. Ac!jllst the antenna. -
Page 49: Appendix
APPENDIX Cleaning Maintaining Your With proper care, your TV unit will give you many years of sei_Tice. Please follow these guidelines to get the maximum t_ei'fbi'mance fl'om your TV: Placement Do not place the TV near extiemely hot, coM, humid or dusty places. - Page 50 CurtisMatheswill repairor replacethis product,at our optionand at no chargeas stipulatedherein,with newor reconditioned parts or productsif foundto be defectiveduringthe limited warrantyperiod specifiedabove.All replacedpartsand products becomethe propertyof CurtisMathesand mustbe returnedto Curtis Mathes.Replacement p arts and productsassumethe remaining originalwarranty, o r ninety(90) days,whicheveris longer.