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    TV/VCR Combination Unit Owner s Manual CMC13003 AA68-00951A/eng 10/26/00 8:52 AM Page i[...]

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    i. I MPOR T ANT S AFETY I NSTRUCTIONS I MPOR T ANT S AFETY I NSTRUCTIONS Save These Instructions Warning! Important Safety Instructions CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE P ARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This symbol indicates high voltage is present inside.[...]

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    ii. I MPOR T ANT S AFETY I NSTRUCTIONS I MPOR T ANT S AFETY I NSTRUCTIONS Save These Instructions 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, tri[...]

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    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. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFP A No. 70-1984, provides info[...]

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    C ONTENTS iv C ONTENTS Chapter 1: Learning About Y our New TV/VCR ..................1 List of Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Checking Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Understanding the Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Front Panel[...]

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    v. C ONTENTS C ONTENTS Chapter 5: Special Features .................................................23 Viewing the Demonstration Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Using T urbo Rewind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Using T rue Repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Usin[...]

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    List of Features Y our TV/VCR was designed and engineered using the latest technology . This TV/VCR is a full-featured, high-performance unit that not only meets, but exceeds, industry standards. Along with the standard features you expect, This TV/VCR has included the following special features: • Easy-to-operate infrared remote control • Easy[...]

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    Understanding the Controls Front Panel Jacks Front Panel Controls L EARNING A BOUT Y OUR N EW TV/VCR 2 C HAPTER O NE : L EARNING ABOUT Y OUR N EW TV/VCR AA68-00951A/eng 10/26/00 8:52 AM Page 2[...]

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    Understanding the Controls, continued The buttons on the front panel control basic features. For more advanced features, you will use the remote control. 1 EARPHONE jack - Connect a set of earphones (with a mini connector) to this jack. 2 VIDEO and AUDIO IN jacks - Connect components, such as a camcorder , to these jacks. 3 POWER indicator - Lit wh[...]

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    4 C HAPTER O NE : L EARNING ABOUT Y OUR N EW TV/VCR L EARNING A BOUT Y OUR N EW TV/VCR Understanding the Controls, continued Rear Panel 1 VHF antenna mount VHF rod antenna mount. See page 6. 2 Antenna terminal Use this terminal (VHF/UHF IN FROM ANT) to connect the TV/VCR to a 75-ohm outdoor antenna or cable system. See page 6. VHF rod antenna and 3[...]

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    5 C HAPTER O NE : L EARNING ABOUT Y OUR N EW TV/VCR L EARNING A BOUT Y OUR N EW TV/VCR Understanding the Controls, continued Remote Control Use the remote control within 33 feet (10 meters) of the TV/VCR and point it directly at the TV/VCR. 1 POWER Press to turn the TV/VCR on and off. 2 Number buttons Press to select specific channels. 3 P .PLUS Pr[...]

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    6 C HAPTER T WO : I NST ALLA TION C HAPTER T WO I NST ALLA TION Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas If you do not have cable TV , you must connect an antenna to your TV/VCR. First you need to identify your antenna’ s lead type: • If you are using the antenna that also has 300-ohm twin flat leads, (see the illustration below) see “Antennas With 30[...]

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    7 C HAPTER T WO : I NST ALLA TION I NST ALLA TION Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas, continued If you use a 300-ohm antenna with twin flat leads, follow the directions below , but skip step 1. 1 Push the stem of the rod antenna into the antenna mount. 2 Connect both antenna leads to the combiner . 3 Plug the combiner into the terminal on the rear pan[...]

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    I NST ALLA TION 8 C HAPTER T WO : I NST ALLA TION Connecting Cable TV Systems to the TV/VCR, continued 2 Connect one of the coaxial cables between the splitter and the input on the converter box. 3 Connect a second coaxial cable between the output of the converter box and the “B” input on the RF (A/B) switch. 4 Connect a third coaxial cable bet[...]

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    9 C HAPTER T WO : I NST ALLA TION I NST ALLA TION Installing Batteries in the Remote Control 1 Open the battery cover by pressing on the back cover’ s tab and lifting up. 2 Install two AA size batteries. Make sure to match the + and – ends of the batteries with the diagram inside the compartment. 3 Replace the cover . ✓ If you won’t be usin[...]

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    10 C HAPTER T HREE : TV O PERA TION C HAPTER T HREE TV O PERA TION Viewing the On-screen Display The on-screen displays automatically appear on the screen when you turn the TV/VCR on or change its status (from stop to play , from play to stop, etc.). Y ou can also activate the on-screen displays manually by using the remote control. 1 With the powe[...]

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    11 C HAPTER T HREE : TV O PERA TION TV O PERA TION Selecting the Signal Source The first step in programming your TV/VCR is to select the signal source of your antenna or cable TV system. 1 With the main menu on the screen, press CH until “Setup” is highlighted. 2 Press VOL+. 3 Press VOL– or VOL+ to select “Antenna,” “Cable STD,” “C[...]

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    Programming the Channels, continued • When entering single-digit 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. For example, to select channel 104, press +100, then press 0, then 4. 2 Press MENU to display the menu. 3 Press CH u[...]

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    Setting the Clock, continued 4 Press VOL+. 5 Press CH or CH to set the current minute. Setting the date 1 Press VOL+. The month will blink. 2 Press CH or CH to set the current month. 3 Press VOL+. The day will blink. 4 Press CH or CH to set the current day . 5 Press VOL+. The year will blink. 6 Press CH or CH to set the current year . The day of th[...]

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    Setting the Clock, continued ✔ While “T ime Zone” is selected, press either the VOL + or the VOL - button to change the T ime Zone. Sequence : A TL., HAW ., ALAS, PAC., MTN., CEN., EAST . 7 Press CH button to select the “DST”(Daylight Savings T ime) field. ✔ While “DST” is selected, press VOL + to indicate “YES,” or “NO.” (S[...]

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    Setting the Sleep T imer The sleep timer automatically turns off the TV/VCR at the time you select. This is convenient if you like to fall asleep with the television on. 1 With the main menu on the screen, press CH or CH until “Setup” is highlighted. 2 Press VOL+. The Setup menu is displayed. 3 Press CH until “Sleep” is highlighted. 4 Press[...]

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    16 C HAPTER F OUR : VCR O PERA TION Inserting and Ejecting a Video T ape T o insert a video tape: 1 Hold the video tape window- side up, with the arrow pointing away from you. Don’t try to insert a tape upside down or backwards. Use only video tapes labeled “VHS.” P AL and S-VHS video tapes are not compatible with this unit. Choose brand name[...]

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    C HAPTER F OUR : VCR OPERA TION 17 VCR O PERA TION Playing a Video T ape, continued Using Picture Search Picture Search lets you quickly search a pre-recorded video tape for a particular scene. 1 While playing a tape, press and release FF or REW . The images from the tape are displayed on the screen at a high speed. This technique is useful if you [...]

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    18 C HAPTER F OUR : VCR OPERA TION Playing a Video T ape, continued 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 press DISPLA Y again. T o return to the scene you marked: 1 Press STOP . For this feature to work, the time counter and the le[...]

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    19 C HAPTER F OUR : VCR OPERA TION Recording TV Programs as Y ou Watch, continued Editing While Recording Y ou can edit while recording, selecting only those scenes you want to record from the current television program. This is especially helpful if you want to record a program without commercials. 1 Be sure you have begun recording and that the r[...]

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    VCR O PERA TION 20 C HAPTER F OUR : VCR O PERA TION Using Advanced Recording Features, continued The T imer Record menu appears on the screen. 3 Use the CH or CH buttons to select One T ime Program, Daily Program, or W eekly Program. Press VOL+. The type of programming you choose will be displayed in the first line of the on-screen display . In the[...]

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    21 C HAPTER F OUR : VCR O PERA TION VCR O PERA TION 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 to highlight “Start Date.” ✔ The TV/VCR automatically selects AM or PM for the ending time. 9 Press VOL+. The month will b[...]

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    VCR O PERA TION 22 C HAPTER F OUR : VCR O PERA TION Using Advanced Recording Features, continued Using Program Review Program Review allows you to review all of the programmed recordings currently stored in the TV/VCR’ s memory and to remove a programmed recording quickly and easily . 1 In the T imer Record Menu, press CH to select “Program Rev[...]

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    23 C HAPTER F IVE : S PECIAL F EA TURES Viewing the Demonstration Mode The Demonstration Mode displays all on-screen menus and programmable features. 1 With the main menu on the screen, press CH until “VCR Setup” is highlighted. 2 Press VOL+. The VCR Setup screen is displayed. 3 Press CH until “Demonstration” is highlighted. 4 Press VOL+. T[...]

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    24 C HAPTER F IVE : S PECIAL F EA TURES Using Block Repeat Block Repeat allows you to repeat a section of tape that you select. Y ou can repeat this section of tape (the “block”) from one to ten times, or endlessly . “Repeat” section should be set up at a minimum ten-second interval. 1 With the VCR Setup menu on the screen, press CH to high[...]

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    C HAPTER F IVE : S PECIAL F EA TURES 25 S PECIAL F EA TURES Viewing Closed Captions, continued ✔ In text mode, information unrelated to the captions is displayed, such as news or weather . T ext often covers a large portion of the screen. 4 If you wish, use CH , CH , or VOL+ to change the channel or field. Then, press MENU to return to normal vie[...]

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    Using the V-Chip, continued How to Enable/Disable the V-Chip 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control. 2 Press CH button 6 times, so that “V-Chip” is highlighted. (When V-Chip is highlighted, the letters change to red.) 3 Press the VOL + button. The “Enter PIN” screen will appear . Enter your 4-digit PIN number . 4 The “V-Chip mode?[...]

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    27 C HAPTER F IVE : S PECIAL F EA TURES Using the V-Chip, continued While the “U” or ”B” is blinking, press the CH or CH button to block or unblock the category . Press MENU once to save the TV guidelines. A TV- Rating will be highlighted (RED), and no letters will blink. T o exit this screen, press MENU again. T o select a different TV-Rat[...]

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    28 C HAPTER F IVE : S PECIAL F EA TURES Using the V-Chip, continued 4 The “V-chip mode” screen will appear . Press the CH button, and highlight the field for “MP AA rating” and “to begin.” 5 While “MP AA rating” is highlighted, press the VOL + button. The “MP AA rating” screen will appear . 6 Repeatedly press the CH button to hi[...]

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    29 C HAPTER F IVE : S PECIAL F EA TURES Copying, or Dubbing, a Video T o 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. (Y ou can find these at most electronics supply stores.) Important warning: One Federal Court has held that unauthorized recording [...]

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    30 C HAPTER F IVE : S PECIAL F EA TURES Identifying TV Problems Poor picture, no picture, blurred picture, or blue screen. • T ry another channel. Make sure the unit is plugged into a working wall outlet. • Adjust the antenna. • Press LINE IN. • Check all wire connections. Poor sound quality . • T ry another channel. • Adjust the antenn[...]

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    31 C HAPTER S IX : T ROUBLESHOOTING Caring for Y our TV/VCR Please follow these guidelines to get the maximum performance from your TV/VCR. Placement • Do not place the TV/VCR near extremely hot, cold, humid or dusty places. • Do not place the TV/VCR near appliances with electric motors that create magnetic fields, such as vacuum cleaners. • [...]

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    32 A PPENDIX Specifications Format VHS Standard Recording system Rotary , azimuth two-head helical scanning system Luminance: FM azimuth recording Color signal: Converted subcarrier phase shift recording T elevision system NTSC-type color signal EIA Standard (525 lines, 60 fields) Audio track One track T ape width 12.7 mm (1/2 inch) Record speed SP[...]

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    33 A PPENDIX Curtis Mathes T ronics Color T elevision This CurtisMathes T ronics 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 (9[...]

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