Curtis Mathes CMC13003 User Manual
TV/VCR
Combination Unit
Owner s Manual
CMC13003
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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.
This symbol alerts you that important literature concerning
operation and maintenance has been included with this
product.
Note to CATV system installer:This reminder is provided to call CATV
system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical
Code (Section 54 of Canadian Electrical Code, Part I), that provides
guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the
cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the
building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
Caution: FCC regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user’s authority to operate it.
Caution: To prevent electric shock, match the wide blade of plug to the
wide slot, and fully insert the plug.
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.
To prevent damage which may result in fire or electric shock hazard,
do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
Important Safety Information
Always be careful when using your TV/VCR. To reduce the risk
of fire, electrical shock, and other injuries, keep these safety
precautions in mind when installing, using, and maintaining
your machine:
• Read all safety and operating instructions before operating the
TV/VCR.
• Retain the safety and operating instructions for future reference.
• Heed all warnings on the TV/VCR and in the operating instructions.
• Follow all operating and use instructions.
• Unplug the TV/VCR from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use a
damp cloth; do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
• Never add any attachments and/or equipment without approval of
the manufacturer. Such additions may result in the risk of fire,
electric shock, or other personal injury.
• Do not use the TV/VCR where contact with or immersion in water is
a possibility, such as near bath tubs, sinks, washing machines,
swimming pools, etc.
• Provide ventilation for the TV/VCR. The unit is designed with slots in
the cabinet for ventilation to protect it from overheating. Do not
block these openings, and do not place the TV/VCR on a bed, sofa,
rug, or other similar surface. Do not place it near a radiator or heat
register. If you place the TV/VCR on a rack or bookcase, ensure that
there is adequate ventilation and that you’ve followed the
manufacturer’s instructions for mounting.
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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 recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the
TV/VCR. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions
when mounting the unit, and use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. Move the TV/VCR and its cart with
care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may
cause the unit and cart to overturn.
• Operate your TV/VCR only from the type of power source indicated
on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power
supplied to your home, consult your appliance dealer or local
power company.
• Use only a grounded or polarized outlet. For your safety, this
TV/VCR is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug
having one blade wider than the other. This plug will fit into the
power outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully
into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug still doesn’t fit,
contact your electrician to replace your outlet.
• Protect the power cord. Power supply cords should be routed so
that they are unlikely to be walked on or pinched by items placed
on or against them. Pay particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the unit.
• Unplug the TV/VCR from the wall outlet and disconnect the
antenna or cable system during a lightning storm or when left
unattended and unused for long periods of time. This will prevent
damage to the unit due to lightning and power-line surges.
• Avoid overhead power lines. An outside antenna system should not
be placed 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, be extremely
careful to keep from touching the power lines or circuits. Contact
with such lines can be fatal.
• Do not overload the wall outlet or extension cords. Overloading
can result in fire or electric shock.
• Do not insert foreign objects through openings in the unit, as they
may touch dangerous voltage points or damage parts. Never spill
liquid of any kind on the TV/VCR.
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/NFPA No. 70-1984,
provides information with
respect to proper grounding
of the mast and supporting
structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge
unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge
unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the
grounding electrode.
• Do not attempt to service the TV/VCR yourself. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel. Unplug the unit from the wall outlet and
refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following
conditions:
– when the power-supply cord or plug is damaged
– if liquid has been spilled on, or objects have fallen into, the unit
– if the TV/VCR has been exposed to rain or water
– if the TV/VCR does not operate normally by following the
operating instructions
– if the TV/VCR has been dropped or the cabinet has been
damaged
– when the TV/VCR exhibits a distinct change in performance
• If you make adjustments yourself, adjust only those controls that
are covered by the operating instructions. Adjusting other controls
may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a
qualified technician to restore the TV/VCR to normal.
• When replacement parts are required, be sure the service
technician uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer
or those that have the same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in additional damage to the
unit.
• Upon completion of any service or repairs to this TV/VCR, ask the
service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the
TV/VCR is in a safe operating condition.
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This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference that may cause
undesired operation.
This television receiver provides display of television closed
captioning in accordance with §15.119 of the FCC rules.
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Chapter 1: Learning About Your New TV/VCR ..................1
List of Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Checking Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Understanding the Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Front Panel Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Front Panel Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Remote Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Chapter 2: Installation...........................................................6
Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Antennas With 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads. . . . . . . . . . 6
Antennas With 75-ohm Round Leads. . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Separate VHF and UHF Antennas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Connecting Cable TV Systems to the TV/VCR. . . . . . . . . . 7
Cable Without a Converter Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Cable With a Converter Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Installing Batteries in the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Chapter 3: TV Operation........................................................10
Viewing the On-screen Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Viewing the Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Selecting the On-screen Language. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Selecting the Signal Source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Programming the Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Choosing Picture Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Customizing Picture Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Resetting Standard Picture Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Setting the Sleep Timer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Using the On/Off Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Chapter 4: VCR Operation.....................................................16
Inserting and Ejecting a Video Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Playing a Video Tape. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Playing a Tape. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Pausing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Using Picture Search. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Using Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Using the Time Counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Using Memory Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Using P.PLUS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Recording TV Programs as You Watch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Editing While Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Using Advanced Recording Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
One-touch Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Timer Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Using Program Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
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Chapter 5: Special Features.................................................23
Viewing the Demonstration Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Using Turbo Rewind. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Using True Repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Using Block Repeat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Viewing Closed Captions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Using the V-Chip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Setting Up Your Personal ID Number(PIN) . . . . . . . . 25
How to Enable/Disable the V-Chip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
How to Set up Restrictions
Using the “TV guidelines”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
How to Set Up Restrictions Using the MPAA
Ratings; G, PG, PG-13, R, NC-17, X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
How to Reset the TV after the V-Chip Blocks
a channel(“Emergency Escape”) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Copying, or Dubbing, a Video. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Making the Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Chapter 6: Troubleshooting...................................................30
Identifying TV Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Identifying VCR Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Appendix..................................................................................31
Caring for Your TV/VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Placement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Liquids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Cabinet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Video Heads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
About Video Tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Caring for Video Tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Recording Speeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
The Record Safety Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Warranty information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
List of Features
Your 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-to-use on-screen menu
system you can use from the
front panel or the remote
control
• Closed captioning
• On-screen programmed
recording of up to six events
in one month
• Digital auto-tracking
• Repeat play
• Infra-red wireless remote
control system
• Quick-start, full loading
system
• High-speed rewinding (Turbo
rewind)
• High-quality video circuitry
• 181-channel capability
(frequency synthesized tuner)
• Auto channel programming
• One-touch recording (up to
four hours)
• Eight-hour recording on a
single T-160 video cassette
• Auto clock setting
• Rental picture plus
• Tri-lingual on-screen displays
(English, Spanish, and
French)
• V-chip
Checking Parts
Once you have unpacked your
TV/VCR, check to make sure that
you have all the parts shown
here. If any piece is missing or
broken, call your dealer.
(The TV illustration shown does
not necessarily match the
design of your TV/VCR set.)
wireless remote TV/VCR
control
this
manual
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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 when TV/VCR power is
on.
4 TIMER indicator -
Lit when the timer is set to
record a program.
5 REC indicator -
Lit when the TV/VCR is
recording.
6 REMOTE sensor -
Receives signals from the
remote control.
7 STOP/EJECT button -
Press to stop a video tape
during play, record, rewind,
or fast forward. Press to
eject a video tape if the
tape is stopped.
8 REW button -
Press to rewind a video
tape.
9 PLAYbutton -
Press to play a video tape.
10 FF button -
Press to fast forward a
video tape.
11 – VOL and VOL+ buttons
(VOLUME) -
Press to change the volume
or to change features on
the menu.
12 CH▼ and CH▲ buttons
(CHANNEL) -
Press to change channels
or to select features on the
menu.
13 POWER button -
Press to turn the TV/VCR on
or off.
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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
300-75 ohm adapter
Connect the VHF rod antenna to
the 300-75 ohm adapter. Connect
the 300-75 ohm adapter to the
antenna terminal on the TV/VCR.
See page 6.
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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
Press to compensate for a
poor rental tape.
4 MENU
Press to display the onscreen menu.
5 SPEED
Press to select the tape
recording speed.
6 REC (record)
Press to begin recording.
7 STOP
Press to stop a tape.
8 REW (rewind) -
Press to rewind a tape.
9 PLAY
Press to play a tape.
10 DISPLAY
Press to show on-screen
displays.
11
PRE-CH (previous channel) Press to return to the last
channel viewed.
12 LINE IN
Press to select the
component connected to
the Audio/Video jacks.
13 CLEAR
Press to correct
programming errors, clear
programs, or reset the tape
counter.
14 EJECT
Press to eject a tape.
15 P.STD (picture-standard) -
Press to select memorized
or standard picture settings.
16 TRK+, – (tracking) -
Press to adjust tape
tracking.
17 REPEAT
Press to play a tape or a
section of tape repeatedly.
18 MUTE
Press to silence the volume.
19 –VOL and VOL+ (volume) -
Press – VOL to decrease or
VOL+ to increase the
volume.
20 CH and CH (channel) -
Press CH or CH to
change channels. Also used
with the menu system.
21 P. (pause)/STILL
Press to freeze a video
frame.
22 FF (fast forward) -
Press to fast forward a
tape.
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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
300-ohm Flat Twin Leads,”on
this page.
• If your antenna has a 75-ohm
round lead (see the
illustration below), see
“Antennas With 75-ohm
Round Leads,” on this page.
• If you have two antennas,
see “Separate VHF and UHF
Antennas,” on this page.
Antennas With 300-ohm
Flat Twin Leads
If you use a 300-ohm antenna
with twin flat leads, follow the
directions below.
1 Push the stem of the rod
antenna into the antenna
mount.
2 Place the wires from the twin
leads under the screws on
the 300-75 ohm adapter. Use
a screwdriver to tighten the
screws.
3 Plug the adapter into the
terminal on the rear panel of
the TV/VCR.
Extend the antenna and
adjust it for the clearest
picture.To reduce the risk of
damage, only adjust the
antenna by moving the black
plastic base.
Antennas With 75-ohm
Round Leads
1 Plug the lead into the
terminal on the rear panel of
the TV/VCR.
Separate VHF and UHF
Antennas
If you have two separate antennas for your TV/VCR (one VHF
and one UHF), you must combine the two antenna signals
before connecting them to the
TV/VCR. This procedure requires
a combiner attachment that you
can purchase at an electronics
store.
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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 panel of
the TV/VCR.
Connecting Cable TV
Systems to the TV/VCR
Choose one of the sections below
for connecting a cable system.
✓ This TV/VCR is cable-ready; you
don’t need a converter for basic
cable channels.
Cable Without a
Converter Box
To connect cable without a
converter box:
1 Plug the incoming cable into
the terminal on the rear
panel of the TV/VCR.
Cable With a
Converter Box
If your cable company
scrambles some channels and
requires you to use a converter
box for only those channels, use
these instructions.
You will need the following
pieces of equipment, which you
can purchase from an
electronics store:
• A two-way splitter
• An RF (A/B) switch
• Four lengths of coaxial cable
1 Plug the incoming cable into
the 2-way splitter.
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